Koons - Russell Funeral Home

08/28/2025

Marilyn Sue Bliss

Memorial contributions may be made out to the NWKS Animal Shelter or to the Calvary Gospel Church and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

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08/25/2025

Requiem Mass for Patricia Stegman

08/21/2025

Twila Mae Hawbaker

Twila Mae (Cloyd) Hawbaker passed away June 22, 2025, at the age of 78 in Rawlins, Wyoming surrounded by her family after a short battle with health issues.Twila was born October 21, 1946, in Hamburg, Iowa to parents Vernon Leroy “Jack” Cloyd and Ruby Mae (Keys) Cloyd.She attended school in Estherville, Iowa and graduated in 1964. She attended Peru State College in Peru, Nebraska and graduated with a Bachelor of Art in Education degree in 1968. After graduation, Twila began...

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08/20/2025

David Joseph Hirsch

David Joseph Hirsch, age 71, of Fort Collins, CO, passed away on August 16, 2025, in Burlington, CO.Dave was born in Loveland, CO on March 16, 1954, to Joseph and Barbetta Hirsch. David spent his youth visiting his father’s barber shop and even picked up playing the accordion! Dave graduated from Loveland High School. He went on to enlist in the United States Navy but was honorably discharged in bootcamp due to a lung birth defect. Dave began working at...

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08/18/2025

Patricia Jane Lilly Stegman

Patricia Jane Lilly Stegman passed into eternity on August 15, 2025 at the age of 68 at the Topside Manor in Goodland, Kansas.She was born March 14, 1957 in Japan to James and Hartense (Nobles) Lilly, being the youngest of three children.Pat lived in many places as a military child. She called Colorado Springs, Colorado her home during her school age years. Her 1st Communion was received on May 15, 1965. Pat graduated from Palmer High School in Colorado Springs...

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08/05/2025

Bryan W. Weems Jr.

Bryan W. Weems, Jr., 92, passed away at Garden Terrace at Overland Park, on August 3, 2025. He was born on September 14, 1932 to Bryan Sr. and Catherine (Hamer) Weems, in Roff, Oklahoma. He was one of six children.He attended elementary school in Lahoma, OK and graduated in 1950 from Sayre High School in Sayre, OK. On April 6, 1953, he married Norma Connally in Collyer, KS. To this union they had six children Jerry, Willie, Joya, Eva, Tim,...

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08/04/2025

Sadie Smelker

To know her, was to love her- Sadie Lee Smelker was born to Ted and Trina Smelker on Dec. 2, 1991, in Burlington, CO. She was the youngest of 5 girls: Kylie, Audi, Cassie and Chelsea. Sadie attended Stratton Schools, graduated as co-valedictorian in 2010 and went on to attend Denver University with a BA in marketing. She gained more than a degree at DU; she gained numerous friends. She worked at La Vaca Meat Co. in Littleton, CO for...

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08/02/2025

Gary Lee Weber

Gary L. Weber, 77, of Sylvan Grove, KS passed away July 31, 2025.He was born on June 19, 1948 in Colby, KS to Charlie and Eunice Weber. Gary grew up in Goodland, KS and graduated in 1966 from Goodland High School. In high school, he was noted for his athleticism and held a record in track and was also an avid baseball player. He served in the Kansas National Guard. He worked for Air Midwest Airline in Great Bend, KS...

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07/28/2025

Connie J. Kallaus

Connie J. KallausContance “Connie” Joan (Schawe) Kallaus peacefully departed this world July 26, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.Connie was born in Spearville, KS December 31, 1941 to Corwin and Margaret (Kramer) Schawe. She spent her childhood on the family farm south of Spearville, the third of six children. All of her schooling was in Spearville where she graduated from Spearville High School in 1959. As a young adult, Connie worked for The Spearville News in Spearville and Southwestern Bell...

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07/20/2025

Barbara Lou Liester

Barbara Lou Liester, 91, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025. Born on January 15, 1934 near Goodland KS to Mac and Ruth Purvis, Barbara was loved by family and friends for over nine decades.Married to Arvin Liester of Menlo KS in 1953, Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was known for her kindness and generosity. She graduated from Weskan High School (1951) and attended Fort Hays Kansas State College for 2 years where she obtained...

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07/15/2025

Michelle Cure

Well done, Good and Faithful Servant!Michelle Kae (Hamacher) Cure was born on November 7, 1986, to Rod and Jannette (Nall) Hamacher in Hugo, CO. After a long illness, she entered peacefully into eternal life on July 14, 2025, surrounded by her family in their home in Stratton, CO.Michelle was raised in Limon, CO, where she attended Limon Elementary School and graduated from Limon High School in 2005. Growing up, she formed a deep bond with both of her grandmothers. Together...

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07/11/2025

Richard Lee Frerichs

Richard Lee Frerichs, age 77, passed away on July 10, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado. He was born on January 6, 1948, in Goodland, Kansas to William H. and Thelma (Biggs) Frerichs.On November 9, 1968, Richard married the love of his life, LaDona Harding, in Goodland, Kansas. Together they built a life centered around family, faith, and community. They were blessed with two children: Bret Frerichs of Goddard, Kansas, and Malissa Sloan of Broomfield, Colorado.Richard worked for...

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