OBITUARIES

Sep 12, 2021

Robert Francis Mastel, age 94, passed away in Missouri City, Texas on September 12, 2021.

Robert was born March 21, 1927 to Anton and Johanna (Pillen) Mastel in Faith, South Dakota.  On June 7, 1950 he married Lorain (Knobbe) in Marienthal, Kansas.  Robert was a heavy equipment operator, pilot, and owner of Mastel Garage with his brothers...

Sep 7, 2021

Donna June Hendrich went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 7, 2021.  Donna accepted Jesus as her personal Savior and was filled with the Holy Spirit at age five.  She loved the Lord and served Him throughout her life.  She was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to James and Alice Lauchlan on January...

Sep 7, 2021

Patti Lynn (Wedermyer) Gray was born to a farming family in WaKeeney, Kansas, on October 21, 1952. From the beginning of her life, Patti was joyful and musical, a born rule-follower and lover of order, but she also had a playful rebelliousness. She was the oldest of her siblings and cousins, who adored her, and she was the ringleader...

Sep 4, 2021

Wilma Marie DeBeer, formerly of Sharon Springs, Kansas, passed away September 4, 2021.

She was born October 6, 1923 to William and Mattie Schreiber of Lost Springs, Kansas.  When she was 7 years old, they moved to Sharon Springs, Kansas where she made her home until her husband, George, passed away.  She then moved to Abilene, Kansas...

Sep 1, 2021

Saundra “Shortie” Kay Warren, age 62, of Goodland passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Goodland Regional Medical Center.

Saundra was born to Merton and Velma (Nichols) Bronson in Red Cloud, Nebraska on January 24, 1959.  She grew up and attended grade school in Nebraska, they moved to Goodland in 1975 where she attended high school and...

Aug 25, 2021

Marsha Eloise McGillivray of Goodland, age 83, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021.

She was born April 23, 1938 in Sherman Country, the daughter of Theodore “Pug” and Elma (Radar) Lohr.  Marsha grew up and went to school in Kanorado, she graduated from Kanorado High School in 1956.  On September 23, 1956 she married Garland “Kayo” McGillivray...

Jul 11, 2021

Joseph E. Russell, age 64, of Goodland, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at his home.

Joe was born July 19, 1956 to John E. and Edna M. (Meyer) Russell in Denver, Colorado.  He grew up and attended East High School in Denver.  On July 22, 2005 he married Vicky Fields in Goodland.  They moved to Goodland...

Jun 22, 2021

David L. Krayca, age 66, of Goodland passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Goodland Regional Medical Center. David was born to James and Anna (Hradecky) Krayca in Sterling, Colorado on December 4, 1954.  He married Sondra Krueger on June 9, 1974 in Goodland. The couple made their home in Goodland.  Several years were spent in Hays and Russell...

Jun 14, 2021

Janis Loretta (Moore) Elfers, age 85, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at Prairie Senior Living Complex in Colby, KS.

Janis was born April 22, 1936 to Clyde E. and Eula M. (Stucker) Moore in Goodland, Kansas.  She grew up and lived in Edson where she graduated from Edson Consolidated School in 1954.  Janis married Dale LeRoy...

Jun 13, 2021

David Ray Beckner, age 71, of Kanorado passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.

David was born September 2, 1949, to Harvey and Goldie (Cheney) Beckner in Goodland.  He grew up and went to school in Goodland.  On April 1, 1997, he married Georgia Cecil, they renewed their vows...

Jun 8, 2021

Longtime Goodland resident, Robert Gale Lamb, age 73, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Denver.

Bob was born February 2, 1948 to Ray C. and Mary Lillian (Gibson) Lamb in Goodland.  He grew up and went to school in Tumwater, Washington.  Bob served in the United States Marine Corps from June 1965...

Jun 8, 2021

Longtime Goodland resident, Lela M. Davisson, age 92, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Topside Manor.  She was born November 15, 1928 in Yuma County, Colorado the daughter of Earl and Clara Elizabeth (Albertson) Smith.  Lela grew up in Yuma County, and attended school at Happy Hollow Country School, in Kit Carson County Colorado. On November 25, 1948...

Apr 30, 2021

Longtime Goodland resident, Marjorie Joyce Quast, age 80, was called home Friday, April 30, 2021, surrounded by family and friends. She was born October 27, 1940 in Pueblo, Colorado the daughter of Jack and Ruth (Lawrence) Van Ness.  Marge grew up in Lake George and Rye, Colorado and graduated High School in Rye in 1958.  She then attended Western...

Apr 29, 2021

Jack C. Claytor, age 57, of Goodland passed away April 29, 2021.

Jack was born June 21, 1963 to Arthur G. and Georgia W. (Wallace) Claytor in Placerville, California.  He grew up and went to Franklin High School in Stockton, California.  On May 11, 1985 he married Debra Scott in Stockton.  Jack was a truck driver for...

Apr 17, 2021

Our much beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, Raymond “Ray” LeRoy Smith, 88 1/2, of Abilene, KS passed away on April 17, 2021, at home, in the presence of family.

Raymond was born Oct. 7, 1932 in Claudelle, Smith County, Kansas. He was the third eldest of nine children born to David Andrew and Ruby Beatrice (Stice/Steiss)...

Apr 9, 2021

Donna R. Elder was born April 27, 1934 to Thomas and Ruby (Smith) Mills in Kensington, KS.  She attended all grades of school in Kensington and graduated in 1952.  In July 1953 she married Gilbert Elder in Englewood, CO.  To this union 2 daughters were born, RaeJean (1956) and Gaylene (1959).  In 1958, they made their home in Scottsbluff,...

Mar 28, 2021

Wanda R. Ginn, age 84, of Goodland passed away Sunday, Mach 28, 2021 at Topside Manor in Goodland.

Wanda was born February 7, 1937 to Clarence H. and Nellie V. (Wilburn) Heyen in Rawlins County, Kansas.  She grew up in Rawlins County and graduated from Atwood Community High School in 1955 .  On January 22, 1956 she...

Mar 14, 2021

Donna Jean (Collins) Armstrong, 89, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at Vintage Park Assisted Living in Baldwin City, Kansas.

Donna was born January 22, 1932 in St. Francis, Kansas, the oldest daughter of Lewis and Mae (Carmichael) Collins.  When she was a teenager the family moved to Goodland, Kansas where she graduated from Goodland High...

Mar 13, 2021

Rae Michelle Seeber passed away Saturday morning, March 13, 2021 at Schowalter Villa in Hesston, Kansas.

She was born November 5, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois to A. Theodore and Virginia (Burk) Duell.

Michelle graduated from High School in Hill City, Kansas.  She graduated from Kansas State University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism.  ...

Feb 18, 2021

Tillie L. Smith, age 76, of Goodland passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Topside Manor.

Tillie was born March 25, 1944 to Homer Franklin and Gloria Mabel (Pixler) Kibel in Goodland.   She grew up and attended school in Dove Creek, Colorado.  On October 15, 1961 she married F. Dean Smith.  Tillie was a custodian and cook...