OBITUARIES
Peggy Bahe
Apr 18, 2026
Longtime Goodland, Kansas resident Peggy Bahe, 89, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Highland Park Assisted Living in McCook, Nebraska.
Peggy Lou Bahe was born on June 9, 1936, in Calhan, Colorado, to George and Doris (Tyler) Kanuch. She completed Kindergarten in Calhan, Colorado, before her family moved to Goodland, Kansas, in 1942, where Peggy started school in...
Eric Kent Conner, II
Apr 22, 2026
A full Obituary will be posted once it becomes available.
Memorials may be made out to the Coach Eric Memorial Fund and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell funeral Home at 211 N Main Ave., Goodland, Kansas 67735.
Brett Anthony Dutton
Apr 19, 2026
Brett Anthony Dutton was born July 13, 1961 to Leonard and Marilyn Dutton in San Francisco, CA while Leonard was serving in the military.
Shortly after Leonard’s time in the military the family returned to Idalia, CO, to begin their lives on the farm founded by Brett’s grandfather, Cassius Dutton, the place that will shape him for the rest of his...
Diane Scheopner
Apr 22, 2026
Services are pending at this time.
A full obituary will be posed once it becomes available.
Ivan Earl Parks
Apr 14, 2026
Longtime Goodland, KS resident Ivan Earl Parks, 95, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at the Greeley Long Term Care Facility in Tribune, KS.
Ivan was born on February 22, 1931 in Stockton, Kansas to Earl and Pearl (South) Parks. He attended school in Stockton, KS through the 8th grade.
On June 10, 1951, he married Glenda Jean Smith. To this...
David LaVern Hipley
Apr 10, 2026
David LaVern Hipley, 78, left his earthly home on April 10, 2026 after a lengthy battle with kidney cancer.
David was born in Hart, Michigan to the late LaVern and Marie (LaPorte) Hipley. David never had the chance to meet his father, who passed away three months after marrying Marie. Shortly after his death, Marie learned she was pregnant. Marie never...
Billy "Joe" Finley
Apr 4, 2026
Billy Joe Finley, 48, resident of Liberal, Kansas passed away April 4, 2026, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.
Joe was born on July 10, 1977, in Wamego, Kansas, then was adopted by Dennie Finley and Sharon (Meek) Finley when he was 3 years old. Joe was one of four children. Before Joe was adopted, he developed cerebral palsy (CP)...
James Chester Boaz
Apr 3, 2026
James Chester Boaz, age 100, passed away on April 3, 2026 in Goodland, Kansas.
He was born July 8, 1925, in Pineland, Texas, to Jessie Calvin and Francis Leavador Seago Boaz.
Chester grew up on his family’s 22-acre farm in Pineland, one of eight children—four boys and four girls. His oldest brother, Willie died as a child. Chester is survived by his...
Donald Lee Dorn
Apr 3, 2026
Goodland, Kansas resident, Donald Lee Dorn 69, passed away on Friday, April 3rd, 2026, at the Goodland Regional Medical Center, Goodland Kansas.
Donny was born on October 22, 1956, in Greeley, Colorado to Daniel J. and Laura B. (Pafford) Dorn, Sr. He was one of four children. Donny was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Goodland.
He enjoyed spending his...
Don E. Moore
Mar 26, 2026
A full obituary will be posted once it becomes available. There will be no services held.
Memorial contributions may be made out to the Don Moore Memorial Fund and may be sent to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.
Esther Elaine Elliott
Mar 20, 2026
Lifelong Edson, Kansas resident, Esther Elaine (Wilson) Elliott, 96, passed away at her home in Edson on March 20, 2026. She was born on April 25, 1929 to Roy and Nellie (Barnard) Wilson Sr. in Cheyenne County, Kansas.
Esther and Eugene got married on December 26, 1947 in Colby, Kansas and to this union they had four children, Mike, Marilyn, Maxine...
Deborah Ann Gipe
Mar 20, 2026
Deborah Ann Gipe, 65, passed away at Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland, KS on March 20, 2026. She was born on June 26, 1960, to Karl Gipe and Lucky (Lindsey) Gipe in Burlington.
At the time of her passing Debbie was under the care of ResCare at Goodland and prior to that was a client of Dynamic Dimensions, Inc. at...
Alan Lee Carlson
Mar 10, 2026
Burlington, Colorado resident Alan Lee Carlson, 74, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2026 at his home in Burlington.
Alan was born on July 3, 1951 in Jamestown, New York to Gerald and Kathleen (Kent) Carlson. He was one of 3 children. He grew up in Jamestown and graduated from Jamestown High School in 1969. He later went on and received...
Adalie Jolee Marie Jennings
Mar 8, 2026
Adalie Jolee Marie Jennings was born on November 9, 2025 and was taken by SIDS on March 8, 2026.
Adalie is survived by her mother Tasha Jennings and her father Casey Rodgers, and her siblings Preston and Cameron Rodgers, and Evelyn and Adam Jennings.
Though her time here was short, her sweet smile and infectious laughter touched the hearts of everyone she...
Dallas George Stevens
Feb 27, 2026
Longtime Burlington, Colorado resident, Dallas Stevens, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, at Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family.
Dallas was born on February 6, 1934, in Benkelman, Nebraska, to Fay and Alberta Stevens. He was the fourth of six children and grew up learning life’s lessons alongside his older brothers — hunting, fishing,...
Louise Eleanor Denning
Feb 27, 2026
Longtime Sharon Springs, KS resident Louise Denning passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 at the Greeley County Hospital in Tribune, KS. She was 92 years old.
Louise Eleanor (Laevenstein) Denning was born on March 15, 1933 in Collyer, KS to Michael and Katherine Laevenstein.
Louise attended school in Catholic grade school and Collyer High School.
She married Lawrence Denning July 28, 1952...
Peter D. Poholek
Feb 26, 2026
March 11, 1946 — February 26, 2026 Goodland, Kansas
Peter (Pete) David Poholek, a master tradesman and a fixture in our neighborhood who lived his life with steady hands and a generous heart, passed away on February 26, 2026, at the age of 79.
Pete was born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, he truly became a part of the fabric of Goodland over the...
Donna Lee Ruddell
Feb 16, 2026
Longtime Goodland, KS resident, Donna Lee Ruddell, 82, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, KS.
Donna was born September 28, 1943 to Ed and Dorothy (Bedore) Williams. The family lived in Burlington, Colorado as Donna grew up and attended school. On January 4, 1960, Donna married Richard Ruddell. To this union, three children...
Peggy Jean Pearson
Feb 14, 2026
Peggy Jean Pearson, a long time resident of Sharon Springs, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 14th, 2026, just a day after her 92nd birthday. Born on February 13th, 1934, in Weskan, Kansas, Peggy was the daughter of Ray Welsh and Clara Blodgett Welsh. She attended and graduated from Weskan School. Later in life, she graduated from Cosmetology school in...
Stanley Dean Kramer
Feb 13, 2026
Stanley Dean Kramer, 64, passed away on February 13, 2026, in Loveland, Colorado, following a sudden illness.
Stan was born on July 14, 1961, in Burlington, Colorado, to Max and Mildred Kramer. He was the third of four children—Sherry, Steve, Stan, and Nathan. He spent his childhood helping on the family farm north of Bethune, where he learned the values of...
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