OBITUARIES

Oct 22, 2020

Michael Holland, age 2 months, of Goodland passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Goodland Regional Medical Center.  Michael was born August 19, 2020 to Maria Flores and Michael Holland in Denver, Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Judy Taylor.

Michael is survived by his parents, Maria Flores and Michael Holland, twin...

Oct 21, 2020

Kenneth Eugene Tygart, age 90, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2020 at Topside Manor in Goodland.  He was born March 7, 1930.    Ken loved spending time with his family, fishing, hunting, golf and cooking. Dad will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his devoted wife Gladys.

Ken is survived by his...

Sep 24, 2020

Joyce E. Sanderson, age 75, of Goodland passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020.  Joyce was born on December 13, 1944 to John and Vera (Kennedy) Dallas in Edson, Kansas.

Joyce grew up in Edson and Goodland.  She attended elementary school in Edson and graduated from Sherman County High School in 1962.  She married Donald E. (Jack) Sanderson...

Sep 18, 2020

Diane Lynn Mowry, age 57, of Nickerson, Kansas passed away September 18, 2020 at her home in Nickerson.  She was born November 21, 1962 in Burlington, Colorado.  The Daughter of James and Bernadine (Griess) Bateman.

Diane grew up in Burlington where she worked during the summer on the farm of Gene Davis.  At age 15 Diane and...

Sep 12, 2020

Joyce (Bohl) French, age 76, of Salina, Kansas, went to be with the Lord our Savior on September 12, 2020 in Lindsborg, Kansas.  She was born August 12, 1944 to Harvey and Joy (Devalt) Bohl in Elkhart, Kansas.  She grew up and went to school in Walsh, Colorado.

Joyce was a member of the First Southern Baptist...

Sep 1, 2020

Erma Joyce Titus was born on March 18, 1931, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to parents Clifford Clinton Titus and Alice Elizabeth Verry.  She departed this life September 1, 2020 in Sharon Springs, Kansas.  Erma spent her early years in Clough South Dakota where her parents ran a general store.  The Great Depression forced the closure of the store...

Aug 19, 2020

James W. Wedermyer, age 89, of Goodland passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020.  Jim was born on September 21, 1930 to V.V. and Emma (Mummert) Wedermyer in Hays, Kansas.

Jim grew up in Trego County. He attended country school through eighth grade and graduated from Trego County High School in 1948.  He married Kathryn Neff on August...

Aug 12, 2020

Chester Wheeler Ross, Chaplain, Lt. Col., USAF, DMin, Retired.  Died at the age of 97 in the morning of August 12, 2020, in Goodland, Kansas.  Chester was born November 3, 1922, to Mylo W. Ross and Irma K. (Berning) Ross in Evansville, Indiana.

“Chet” graduated from Mechanical Arts/Bosse High School in Evansville, Indiana.  Bachelor of Arts from...

Jul 13, 2020

Carol Ann (Gorlinsky) Goalden, age 84, of Goodland passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 at her home in Goodland.

Carol was born July 13, 1936 to Stanley D. and Mildred (Weeden) Gorlinsky in Goodland where she grew up and attended school.  On August 17, 1953 she married Alvis Goalden at the Methodist Church in Goodland.

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Jul 12, 2020

Elmer “Jake” H. Chaney, age 82, of Sharon Springs passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at his home in Sharon Springs.  Jake was born on October 23, 1937 to Virgil M. and Fern D.  (Swartz) Chaney in Sharon Springs.

Jake grew up and went to school in Weskan, after graduating high school in 1955 he married the...

Jul 11, 2020

Alma Faye Whitson passed away July 11th 2020 at Topside Manor in Goodland at the age of 87. She moved to Goodland from Nickerson, KS in 2010.

She was born August 26, 1932 in Elk City, KS to Harvey Conrad Godsey and Julia Alma (Hawk) Godsey.

She married Clarence E. Whitson on April 8, 1949...

Jul 8, 2020

Paul Franklin Burk, 82, went to be with the Lord on July 8, 2020 after a valiant battle with a long illness.  He died at home in Overland Park, Kansas, in the care of Olathe Hospice and his loving wife and family.  His devotion to his immediate and extended family and his unshakeable faith in Jesus Christ strengthened him...

Jun 30, 2020

Sharon Lynn (Henderson) Harper, age 72, of Goodland passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020.  Sharon was born on July 30, 1947 to Leonard and Manette (Anderson) Henderson in St. Francis, Kansas.

Sharon grew up and went to school in St. Francis.  Later she attended Colby Community College and studied business.  Sharon enjoyed working in her garden, baking,...

Jun 25, 2020

Dusty Dee Baehler, age 56, of Sharon Springs, Kansas passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 surrounded by his wife and kids. Dusty was born in Wallace County on January 31, 1964 to Harold and Betty (Vincent) Baehler. He grew up and attended school in Winona and Sharon Springs. He graduated from Wallace County High School in 1983. Then he...

Jun 9, 2020

Jenny Lynn McClelland, age 32, of Colby passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020 in an accident in Wallace County.  Jenny was born May 15, 1988 to Jimmie R. and Elaine K. (Swift) McClelland in Goodland.

Jenny grew up and went to school in Goodland.  She enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, animals and spending time with her family and...

May 22, 2020

Ronnie Lester Musil, age 59, of Goodland, died of liver cancer Friday, May 22, 2020, at his son’s home in Leavenworth, Kansas.

He was born October 26, 1960 to Ronnie D. and Carol Kay (Dizmang) Musil in Burlington, Colorado.

Ronnie grew up mostly in Edson and attended school at Edson, Brewster and Harrison Flats.  He...

May 18, 2020

Consuelo Lopez Marez was called to Paradise May 18, 2020 in Denver, CO she was surrounded by family.

Consuelo was the only child of Teresa Hernandez Lopez and Jose Lopez and was born September 22, 1933 in Nieves, Zacatecas, Mexico.

She married the love of her life Cesareo Marez Soto in Nieves, Zacatecas, Mexico on...

Apr 29, 2020

Helen Joan "JoAn" Hatfield, 81, of Natoma, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in Plainville, KS.

JoAn was born in Wilson, Wyoming to Ray Matson Shinkle and Mable Woodward Shinkle on October 3, 1938. She married Marshall Oscar Hatfield on June 30, 1956 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.  Marshall and JoAn lived most of...

Apr 26, 2020

Scott McGillivray, age 60, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020.  He was born February 14, 1960 to Garland and Marsha (Lohr) McGillivray in Liberal, Kansas.  Scott grew up and attended school in Liberal.  He attended the University of Kansas.

Scott worked in customer service and sales and he loved spending time with his family and friends.

Apr 20, 2020

Leon L. Johnson, age 71, of Goodland passed away Monday, April 20, 2020.  He was born April 1, 1949 to Buck and Glessner (Sears) Johnson in St. Francis, Kansas.  Leon grew up in Denver, Colorado where he attended Sabin Elementary through 6th grade, O’Doule middle school for 7th and 8th grade, and John F. Kennedy High School where he...