OBITUARIES

Daryl Eugene Miller

Daryl Eugene Miller

Jan 12, 2026

A full obituary will be posted once it becomes available.  Services for Daryl will be held at a later date.

In Lieu of Flowers, Memorials may be made out to the Melvin O. Kuder Senior Center in Tribune and may be sent to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Lois D. Cossman

Lois D. Cossman

Jan 6, 2026

Lois Darlene Cossman, 91, of Goodland, shed this mortal coil peacefully Tuesday morning, January 6, 2026 after a brief illness.

Beloved mother of Jennifer L. Busby of Woodland Park, Colorado, and Roderick Cossman of Krum, Texas, she is also survived by her grandchildren, Thomas Busby, Bolin Busby, Elizabeth Busby, Richele Cossman, Ryan Cossman, Lindsey Cossman, Cody Cossman, and Alex Cossman, and...

Dean H. Schemm

Dean H. Schemm

Jan 1, 2026

Dean Harvey Schemm, 95, eldest son of H.F. and Lena Schemm was born December 22, 1930 in Hays, KS. Dean departed this life on January 1, 2026 at Hope Springs in Sharon Springs, Kansas.

He was baptized on January 18, 1931 in Wakeeney, KS, and confirmed in the Sharon Lutheran Church on September 8, 1946. Dean graduated in 1948 from Wallace...

Patricia Ann Hansen

Patricia Ann Hansen

Dec 29, 2025

Longtime Goodland, KS resident Patricia Ann Hansen, 82, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at the Topside Manor in Goodland.

Pat was born on January 15, 1943 in Flint, Michigan to Leo and Abigail (Green) Tipton. She was one of seven children. She attended school in Stockton, KS and attended Stockton High School. She completed her Master’s Degree in 1993...

Steven Dale Kramer

Steven Dale Kramer

Dec 25, 2025

Steven Dale Kramer was born on October 19, 1957, to Max and Mildred Kramer in Burlington, CO. He was the second oldest of his four siblings. He grew up helping on the family farm north of Bethune.

During his senior year of high school, Steve had a work study with Shulda Electric. Steve graduated from Bethune High School in 1976, after...

Alice Theresa Blackwell

Alice Theresa Blackwell

Dec 25, 2025

Goodland, KS resident Alice Theresa Blackwell, 74, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at the Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland.

Born in Salzburg, Austria, Alice came to the United States with her mother when she was just 17 months old. She grew up in New York City, and in the early 1970s she married, started a family, and moved...

Carole Ann Plasterer

Carole Ann Plasterer

Dec 20, 2025

Stratton, Colorado resident, Carole A. Plasterer, 79, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at the Grace Manor Care Center in Burlington, CO.

Carole was born June 17, 1946. She was the first of 3 children and was raised in California where most of her extended family lived. During her high school years she moved to Colorado to stay with family...

Darletta Kay Collins

Darletta Kay Collins

Dec 19, 2025

With deep love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Darletta Kay Collins, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on December 19, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas.

From the very beginning, she lived with a heart inclined toward service and a deep, unwavering faith. She was a faithful servant of the Lord, allowing her beliefs to...

Juanita Marie Wostenberg

Juanita Marie Wostenberg

Dec 15, 2025

Longtime Sharon Springs, Kansas resident Juanita Marie Wostenberg, 95, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025 at Hope Springs in Sharon Springs, Kansas.

Juanita was born on October 30, 1930, to Alex and Mary (Urban) Basgall. She was born at the Basgall Farm southeast of Wallace, KS. Juanita was the seventh of ten children. Her siblings included: Eugene, Edwin, Wilfred (Willie),...

Hunter Lee Still

Hunter Lee Still

Dec 14, 2025

Lifelong Sharon Springs, KS resident, Hunter Lee Still, 20, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays KS.

Hunter was born on March 3, 2005, to Yancy Still and Amanda Gibbs. He was one of 6 children. Hunter attended school in Sharon Springs, and graduated from Sharon Springs High School in 2023. He went...

Evelyn May Ward

Evelyn May Ward

Dec 10, 2025

Evelyn May (Hoyt) Ward, 85, passed away at her home in Goodland, Kansas on December 10, 2025. She was born on August 22, 1940 to Ernest F. Hoyt and May L. (Butler) Hoyt at the family farm in a sod house in Sherman County, Kansas.

She met the love of her life Edison G. Ward in Porcupine, SD on the Pine...

Joy Lorraine Williams

Joy Lorraine Williams

Dec 5, 2025

Joy Lorraine Williams, 95, of Goodland, KS passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025.

Joy was born on May 14, 1930 to James Williams and Ethel Jordan in Thomas County, KS. She was the oldest of ten children. She lived in Brewster with her family until it was decided best for her to live in a facility that could provide...

Steven Chad Weber

Steven Chad Weber

Dec 2, 2025

Steven Chad Weber was born February 2, 1970 to Ronald and Betty Ann (Crick) Weber in Goodland, KS. He joined his brother Paul in keeping his parents on their toes always.

In High School, Steve enjoyed basketball and baseball. After graduation in 1988 from Goodland High School, he went on to attend college at Kansas State University in Manhattan. He unfortunately...

Scott Lee Hoschouer

Scott Lee Hoschouer

Nov 25, 2025

Scott Lee Hoschouer was born on July 4, 1967, to Darol and Dee (Prebeck) in Burlington, CO. He loved joking with people that the fireworks on the 4th of July were for his birthday. He was an only child.

As a kid, Scott helped his dad with his milk tanker truck business. He enjoyed playing basketball and baseball. He and his...

Eva Lou Selby

Eva Lou Selby

Nov 23, 2025

Eva Lou (Sire) Selby was born August 25, 1933 to George & Anna (Averill) Sire in Offerle, Kansas. She departed this life November 23, 2025, at Prairie Senior Living Complex, Colby, Kansas at the age of 92.

Eva Lou was the fifth of six children, with two older sisters, two older brothers and one younger sister. Her mother died when she...

Charles A. Ihrig

Charles A. Ihrig

Nov 16, 2025

Charles “Chuck” A. Ihrig, 82, of Goodland, Kansas passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025. He was born on October 25, 1943 as the oldest son to the late Arthur and Grace (Rhoads) Ihrig.

Chuck graduated from Sherman County Community High School in 1961. He continued his studies at Fort Hays State University, receiving his Bachelor’s degree in 1965. After completing...

Patricia Ann Headley

Patricia Ann Headley

Nov 15, 2025

Patricia Headley was born on October 15, 1962, passed away November 15, 2025, at the age of 63. She was born in Burlington, CO to Orlin & JoeAnna Tonsing she is the 7th of 12 children. She lived in many places around Colorado before moving back to Burlington in 2013. Pat worked at the Midway Theatre during high school, after...

Jack E. Eklund

Jack E. Eklund

Nov 9, 2025

Jack E. Eklund, a lifelong farmer, rancher, and devoted member of the Goodland community, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Born on January 27, 1938, to Minnie and Carl Eklund, Jack grew up with strong family values and a love for the land that guided him throughout his life. He shared his childhood...

Leona Louise Buell

Leona Louise Buell

Nov 9, 2025

Longtime Wallace, KS resident Leona Louise Buell, 88, passed away at Hope Springs in Sharon Springs, KS on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

Leona was born on October 18, 1937 in Hugoton, KS to Theodore and Annabelle (Little) Weehunt. She was one of four children.

She grew up in Lakin and attended school there before the family moved to Sharon Springs where she...

Ervin L. Elfman, Jr.

Ervin L. Elfman, Jr.

Nov 4, 2025

Longtime Goodland, KS resident, Ervin Lavern Elfman, Jr., 87, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, CO. Ervin “Erv” Elfman — lovingly known as Sonny to his siblings and friends, and Papa to his grandchildren — lived a life full of laughter, generosity, and love.

Ervin was born on March 25, 1938 in Hampden, North...