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Barbara Lynn Dyatt was born September 5, 1938, and died peacefully on July 31, 2020 after a long illness. Known as “Lynn”, she was a treasured sister, aunt, cousin, colleague, friend, and Irish music enthusiast. Lynn was born and raised on a wheat farm just outside of Goodland, Kansas. The daughter of Hugh M. Dyatt and Gladys “Tot” Ward Dyatt, she loved nothing better than working side-by-side with her dad in those golden wheat fields and playing with a succession of...

Longtime Goodland, KS resident, Jimmie (Jim) Lee Applebee, 85, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the Topside Manor in Goodland.  He was born on November 14, 1934 in Glen Elder, KS to Vinton (Shorty) and Ida (Lundy) Applebee. Jim attended school in Glen Elder, graduating with the class of 1952.  He attended Ft. Hays State his freshman year.  Because he was at the top of the draft list, he sat out of school until January of 1955.  He entered the Army during that...

Stanley Raymond Weeks, 77, of Sharon Springs, KS, lost his fight with cancer on July 13, 2020. Stan entered this world on March 26, 1943 in Laconia, NH, born to Leslie and Blanche Weeks. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, receiving special commendations in marksmanship. His spirit of adventure led him across the country, where he eventually settled in western Kansas. During his lifetime, his jobs were as varied as his interests. He flew planes, managed a...

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...

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 then went on to further her education at Texas Tech University and earned a degree in Business Administration and...

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...