All Obituaries

On the afternoon of April 18, 2021, Sean departed Cheyenne County Hospital in Saint Francis, KS surrounded by family. Destination: The Big Fishing Hole in the Sky. Sean was 49 years old. Sean was born to Donna Mitchell Miller and Michael “Mick” Miller on September 24th, 1971, in Goodland, KS. The oldest of two children, Sean was known for his big heart, quick wit, and a smart mouth. He attended Goodland schools—lived, worked, hunted, and fished in various locations of...

Arleda Mae Short peacefully entered in the rest Jesus has promised those who love him on April 15, 2021. Arleda was born to Harry Edward and Mildred (Patton) Short on February 26, 1948 in Goodland, Kansas. She was 73 years old. She was raised and went to school in Goodland, including the Vo-Tech school. Arleda also attended Bethany Nazarene College in Bethany, OK for several semesters. Arleda enjoyed crocheting doilies and won Reserve Champion at the county fair for one of her creations....

Longtime Goodland, Kansas resident Gordon Wayne Colip, 76, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Topside Manor in Goodland. Gordon was born on December 19, 1944 in Norton, Kansas to Ivan Manson and Jesse Gladys (Hendricks) Colip.  He was one of two children.  He grew up on a farm north of Almena, KS.  After graduating from Almena High School, he went on to attend Kansas State University where he graduated in 1968 with a degree in Agriculture.  On September 2, 1967,...

Longtime Sherman County, Kansas resident, Dale K. Cloyd, 95, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Wallace County Community Care Center in Sharon Springs, KS. Dale was born on March 1, 1926 in Haviland, KS to Lola M. (Ellis) and Van W. Cloyd.  He graduated from Weskan High School in 1944.  He was drafted by the U.S. Army in December of 1944, and served a total of 2 years at Ft. Hood, TX, Ft. Campbell, KY and Ft Benning, GA. He married Ethelyn Jones on September 4, 1948...

Goodland, KS resident and former Arvada, CO resident Mary Jean Cooper, 71, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Topside Manor in Goodland. Mary Jean was born on January 5, 1950 in Cairo, IL to Raidt and Gladys (Hinchey) Lee.  She was the youngest of three children.  She attended school through the 12th grade and graduated from East Prairie High School in East Prairie, Missouri.  On February 27, 1971, she married Jerry Cooper in Sikeston, MO.  To this union, one...

Lifetime Sherman County, Kansas resident Ellen Eileen (Hurd) Townsend ,94, died Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Topside Manor in Goodland. She was born October 19, 1926 in Goodland, the eldest daughter of Glen F. and Ada Eileen (Mulkey) Hurd.  She attended school in Goodland and graduated as Valedictorian of the class of 1944. She went on to attend business school in Denver, Colorado. Eileen returned to Goodland and married Ray Townsend on May 17, 1946 in Garden City, Kansas. In 1949 the...

Masks will be required at all services for Ronald. Lifelong Goodland, KS resident, Ronald Andrew Van Vleet, 83, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 at his home in Goodland. Ronald was born on April 18, 1937 in Goodland to George A. and Margaret E. (Scarrow) Van Vleet.  He was one of 6 children.  He attended school in Goodland through the 9th grade.  On October 1, 1955, he married Patsy Eloise McClung at the First Christian Church in Goodland.  To this union, 5...

Tracy Leann Lowe passed away on February 25 at Diversicare of Sedgwick, Sedgwick, KS. She was 57 years old, having just celebrated her birthday on February 19, 2021 Tracy was born on February 19,1964 in Tribune, KS to Claude L. and Ila H. Lowe.  Tracy attended public schools at Harrison Flats, then later Wallace Grade School and graduated from Wallace County High School in 1983. As a youth she was a member of the Harrison Endeavors 4-H club where she participated in cooking, sewing,...

Donald Dale (Don) Dautel, 68, passed away peacefully at this home in Goodland on Monday, February 1, 2021. With respect to his wishes, he will be cremated and no services will be held.

*****At the Request of the Family, Masks will be Required for Tom's Service.*****   Thomas C. Lyon was born to Grace Johnson Lyon and Eugene Jennings Lyon on May 10, 1943 in Stockport, Iowa. He passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at his home in Goodland, Kansas with family by his side.  He was 77 years old. Tom attended Stockport Public School thru 4th grade and transferred to Eldon Public School when the family relocated to Eldon, Iowa. He graduated from Cardinal High...