All Obituaries

Chris Allan Cole, 58, of Olathe, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2020. He was born on October 21, 1961 to Allan and Connie Cole in Colby, Kansas. Chris was many things, but most people remember him by his desire to help others, his hard-working mentality, and his playful, compassionate heart. Growing up in Goodland, KS, Chris could be seen working with his father at the farm, driving the school bus, or fixing up old cars (or really anything else he could get his hands on). By night, he...

Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases, the family has decided to postpone Suzanne's service until a later date. Longtime Goodland, Kansas resident, Suzanne Simpson McClure, 61, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020, at the Rose Medical Center in Denver, CO. Suzanne was born on May 7, 1959, in Tulia, Texas to John N. and Helen Rose (McCasland) Simpson, Jr. She was the younger of two children. Suzanne grew up and attended school in Tulia and graduated from Tulia High School in 1977. She...

Lifelong Sharon Springs, KS resident, Rodney J. Robben, 55, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. He was born to Joseph O. and Daisy Fay Robben on March 14, 1965 in Cheyenne Wells, CO the youngest of 9 children. He was united in marriage to Tamara Marie Bencken on January 4, 1986 making their home in Sharon Springs, KS.  They were blessed with three children Tyrel Robben, Teika Arnold, Tess Woodruff.  Rodney was preceded in death by...

Lifelong Goodland, KS resident Donald James Kernal, 56, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Topside Manor in Goodland. Don was born on May 30, 1964 in Goodland to Harley B. and Anni F. Schneider Kernal.  He was one of 9 children. Don was a caregiver for his mother Anni before her death, and enjoyed detailing cars for many years.  He also enjoyed collecting Coca Cola Memorabilia and he also collected model airplanes.  He also enjoyed spending time with his...

Anna (Ann) Hradecky Krayca went to be with her Lord on June 4, 2020 at the age of 103 years old in Russell, Kansas. Ann was born to Frank and Albina (Dillenburg) Hradecky on the family farm near Fleming, Colorado on October 16, 1916.  She married James Krayca on June 1, 1935 in Sterling, Colorado, and came to Goodland, Kansas to live on a farm north of Goodland. Ann was the loving and devoted Mother of Jim, Richard, Ken, Wayne, David and Betty.  She also enjoyed her role as...

Lifelong Sharon Springs, Kansas, resident Wilma J. Whitney, 74, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at El Dorado, Kansas. She was born January 11, 1946, in Goodland, Kansas, the daughter of Loren Bradford Armstrong and Hazel Alvina (Wilson) Armstrong.  She graduated from Wallace County High School, Sharon Springs, and attended Colby Community College. On December 18, 1966, she and Billy Dean Whitney were married at the United Methodist Church, and they made their home in Sharon Springs,...

Greensburg, Kansas resident and former Kanorado, KS resident Jose “Joe” Sandoval, 53, passed away unexpectedly at this home in Greensburg on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Joe was born on May 10, 1967 to Jessie Sandoval and Rosalinda Salazar in Burlington, Colorado.  He grew up and attended school in Texas up though the 8th Grade. Joe was self-employed all his life.  He loved to paint, draw, sing, and write and listen to music. Preceding him in death were his father, his mom...

Goodland, KS resident Lucas Christopher Johnson, 3 months old, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Children’s Hospital in Aurora, CO. Lucas was born on February 7, 2020 in Colby, KS to Elke Kernal and Steven Johnson. He was known for his infectious smile that would light up a room.  He was always very happy and loved it when he was tickled. Preceding him in death were his paternal great grandparents, his maternal great grandfather, and his aunt Sherri...

Aaron H. Feist, 88, of Sharon Springs, KS passed away on May 1, 2020, with his wife, Myrna, at his side at Logan County Manor in Oakley, Kansas. Born in Great Bend, KS on January 28, 1932, Aaron has lived his whole life in Kansas, graduating from Claflin High School in 1950, He served in the Army from 1954-1956.  Afterwards, he returned home and graduated from Fort Hays in 1958 with a BS in Business.  Aaron received a Master’s Degree from Fort Hays in 1966.  He was a...

Mary Anna Ullrich, an amazingly strong woman with a loving heart, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 in Lawrence, Kansas.   She grew up on a farm just east of Goodland, Kansas with her brothers Bill, Norman, and sister Ada in the time of the Dust Bowl and the Depression.  When she was a small child, her family loaded up in the Model T and drove on dirt highways and roads from Goodland to Canada to visit relatives.  What an endeavor that must have been.   Mary Anna...