OBITUARIES
Charles D. Travis
Oct 18, 2026
Charles D. Travis Jr., 88, passed away on October 18, 2026. He was born on August 23, 1938, in Holyoke, Colorado, to Charles and Grace Travis. A descendant of Charles and Emma Travis, he came from a family that proudly traced its roots to Colonel William Barret Travis, who commanded the Texan forces at the Alamo.
After finishing school, Charles joined...
Dorothy Mitchell
Oct 20, 2026
Dorothy Darlene Mitchell, age 89, of Burlington, Colorado, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital in Burlington. Dorothy was born November 6, 1936 in Alliance, Nebraska, to Theodore Samuel and Marion Jane (McCullock) Walker. She joined her sister, Velma Verlene, who was five years older than her.
Dorothy grew up in Lakeside, Nebraska, where she spent...
Carolyn Sue Baird
Oct 23, 2026
A full obituary will be posted once it becomes available.
Memorial contributions may be made out to the Harvest E-Free Church and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.
Terrence Lee Dreiling
Oct 19, 2026
Terrence Lee (Terry) Dreiling was born April 12th, 1952 to Ray Dreiling and Theresa (Urban) Dreiling. He was the youngest of seven children, and had an active childhood on the farm in western Kansas. He was a proud 1970 graduate of Wallace County High School and could often be found cheering on the Wildcats at their home football games.
In 1973,...
David Ross Sharon
Oct 7, 2026
David Ross Sharon, 73, passed away at his home in Goodland, Kansas on October 7, 2026. He was born on February 22, 1953, to Edward Ross and Rose Marie (Vaught) in California.
He attended school in California, and then went to automotive school. He dedicated 30 years to being a truck driver. His true passion was his garden and taking his...
Harold W. Adolf
Oct 5, 2026
Harold was born March 7, 1934, to John S. and Lydia (Stahlecker) Adolf. He was christened and confirmed at Hope Church, North of Bethune, Colorado, and remained a member throughout his life.
Harold, his younger brother Wilford, and younger sister Velda were raised on the farm north of Bethune, along with crops, dairy cattle, chickens, and a large garden. Harold attended...
Curtis Lynn Doxon
Oct 9, 2026
Curtis Lynn Doxon was born in Beloit, KS to Robert Doxon and Shirley Knarr on October 28, 1964. He was raised on the family farm where his love for farming and agriculture began. Curtis attended Jewell community schools throughout his childhood and high school years where he met his high school sweetheart and eventual wife Karla Suter. Curtis and Karla...
Sue Holmes
Oct 7, 2026
Sonja Sue Holmes, of Burlington, Colorado, passed away on October 7, 2026, in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, after a lengthy battle with dementia.
Sue was born on April 27, 1951, to Ortis and Maxine Andrews in Burlington, the third of four children. She attended and graduated from Burlington High School with the class of 1969. Following graduation, she attended Americana Beauty College...
Thomas R. Herman
Oct 3, 2026
Thomas R. Herman (Dick) son of Opal (Thorton) and Thomas A. Herman was born on July 3, 1937, in Akron, Colorado. He was the second child of six children. He grew up north of Seibert and attended Harmony Country School (which is now in Old Town in Burlington, CO) until the fifth grade. Dick claimed he was the smartest kid...
Timothy Eugene Lillich
Sep 28, 2026
Timothy (Tim) Eugene Lillich died at age 61 on September 28, 2026, in Overland Park, KS.
Tim was born to Eugene and Amy Lillich on February 26, 1965, in Sterling, CO. In 1976, the family moved to Goodland, KS. Tim graduated from Colby Community College and Kansas State University, majoring in Mathematics.
Following his college graduation, Tim moved to Olathe, KS. Despite...
Thomas Dean Schlosser
Sep 17, 2026
Thomas Dean Schlosser 84, passed away at HCA HealthONE in Aurora, CO on September 17, 2026. He was born on November 3, 1941, to George and Crystal (Hartsook) Schlosser in La Junta, CO.
Tom Schlosser was a man who believed in working hard, loving his family, enjoying the outdoors, and never missing an opportunity to share a smile, a handshake, or...
Helen Marie Rhoades
Sep 10, 2026
Helen Marie Rhoades was born April 7, 1941 to Harley and Florence Esther (Barnhart) Rhoades. She was welcomed into the family by her older brother Ray. Coming into this world, was difficult and the doctors knew she had been injured in some way along her cerebral nerve from an accident in the use of forceps. Regardless, Helen was a healthy,...
Virgil L. Bussen
Sep 8, 2026
Virgil Leon Bussen was born the youngest of five children on October 26, 1959, to Nicholas and Dorothy (Remus) Bussen in Goodland, Kansas. His siblings included Philip, Theodore (Ted), Gilbert (Gil), and Marilyn. Virgil passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at the Greeley County Hospital in Tribune.
Virgil attended Wallace County High School and graduated from Northwest Technical College for...
Heather Ann Steggall
Aug 23, 2026
Heather Ann Steggall 48, passed away at her home on August 23, 2026. Heather was born on April 4, 1978, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Richard Bradley and Shirley Houston.
Heather received her GED. She loved shopping and always wanted to buy things for her grandchildren and other people just to see them smile.
Heather is survived by her children, Victoria Minchow, Tyler...
Tyler Duane Taylor
Aug 20, 2026
Tyler was the ultimate Johnny Cash fan. To send him off in true "Man in Black" style, his children invite everyone to wear black to his celebration of life.
Tyler Duane Taylor, 41, passed away on August 20, 2026, in South Dakota. He’ll always be remembered for his hard work, his endless curiosity, and the deep love he had for his...
Brenda Lynn Miller
Aug 19, 2026
Brenda Lynn Miller (Barnes) age 56, passed away August 19, 2026 after her courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born November 14, 1969 in Fairplay, Colorado to Ronald and Margaret Barnes. She grew up in Como, Colorado and graduated from South Park High School in 1988. She loved participating in all of the school sports and was very involved...
Dallas Winchester
Aug 18, 2026
Marvin “Dallas” Winchester 63, passed away at the North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley Colorado on August 18, 2026. He was born on October 6, 1962, in Salina, Kansas, to Barbara (Crotinger) Graber and Marvin James Winchester.
Dallas attended school in Goodland, Kansas and received his GED. Dallas was a Tile designer and setter and had 3 degrees in Welding.
One of...
Deena Karspeck
Aug 11, 2026
On Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1957. Deena Iola Karspeck was born at the Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital in Burlington, Colorado. Her parents were Bobby (Bob) George Craig and Dolores (Dee) Craig (Moreland). Deena was the only child in the family, but she was surrounded by many cousins who were just like brothers and sisters.
At an early age, Deena loved...
Sheila Rose Hastings
Aug 8, 2026
Sheila Rose Hastings 57, passed away suddenly at her home in Burlington, Colorado on August 8, 2026. Sheila was born on November 15, 1968, to Denny Wayne and Ethel Phyllis Edmondson in Fort Morgan, Colorado.
From a young age, Sheila enjoyed being outside and spending her days following her sister Tina, riding bikes around town, and helping her dad take care...
JoAnn Lillich
Jul 26, 2026
JoAnn Lillich, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, librarian, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for her family and community.
JoAnn was born on January 24, 1946, in McCook, Nebraska, to Lyle F. Bedford and Helen A. Bedford. She attended Washburn University, Emporia State University and the University of...
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