Oleta M. Berquist
Oleta M. Bergquist, age 95, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, at the Greeley County Hospital in Tribune.
She was born to Charles Hugo and Mary Elizabeth Swilley Thon on December 13, 1929, in Manning of Scott County. She was a lifelong resident of the community. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. She enjoyed her social groups like the Red Hat club, meeting with people at the Senior Center, bowling, tending to her flowers, decorating for Christmas, serving in the VFW Auxiliary, and she loved playing many different card games.
Oleta married Andy Bergquist on November 27, 1964, in Canon City, Colorado. He passed away on May 31, 1998.
Survivors include two daughters, Deborah and Warren Kuttler of Tribune, Sandra Lewis of Tribune, four grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Oleta is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and siblings- Lester, Helen, Beulah, Hazel, Neva, Ronald, Wayne, and Letha - and one son, Chester.
Funeral Services were held at the First Baptist Church in Tribune, on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Shanon Schneider presiding.
Public Visitation was held on Thursday, July 17, from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on July 18, from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Price and Sons Funeral Home, 322 2nd St., in Tribune.
Memorials may be given in memory of Oleta to the “Melven O. Kuder Sr. Senior Center” or the “First Baptist Church” in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 161, Leoti, KS, 67861.
OBITUARIES
Judith A. Young
Judith A. Young, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the Greeley County Hospital in Tribune. She was born on January 28, 1944, in Pratt, Kansas, the daughter of Ervin Jim and Doris Haynes Henry. A resident of Tribune since 1978, moving from Garden... [More]
Neil D. Young
Neil D. Young, age 86, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Cambridge Place in Marysville. He was born on August 2, 1938, in Garden City, the son of M. Lyle and Ada L. Durley Young. A lifelong resident of Tribune, Kansas, he initially worked as a mechanic... [More]
Barbara Ann Decker
Barbara Ann Decker, 88, passed away on July 10, 2025, at her home in Wichita, surrounded by loved ones. Barbara was born in Tribune to Chase and Marguerite Hunt. She grew up in Greeley County, attending local schools before furthering her education at Emporia State University... [More]
Amanda Dawn King
Amanda Dawn King, age 38, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Tribune. She was born on August 2, 1986, in Waterville, Maine, the daughter of Brian King and Theresa Gooldrup. She had lived in Tribune for the past five years. She was an avid... [More]
Wilma L. “Brooke” (Bishop) Cole
Wilma L. “Brooke” (Bishop) Cole, departed this life on June 8, 2025. Following a difficult battle with Parkinson’s Disease, she died peacefully at home. Wilma was born on January 24, 1938, to Rose Mary (McGee) Bishop and William Howard Bishop,... [More]
Mary Lou Kinlund
Mary Lou Kinlund, born on May 5, 1929, to Albert and Merry Gladys (Smades) Lucius, in Horace, was a beloved member of her community and family. She passed away peacefully in Holcomb, on June 11, 2025, at the age of 96. A dedicated and nurturing individual, Mary Lou made a significant... [More]
Celebration of Life for Shane Smith Saturday
A Celebration of Life service for Shane Smith will be held this Saturday, June 7, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Tribune. Shane was born on March 27, 1977 in Tribune and passed away on March 1, 2025 in Tribune. In lieu of flowers, donations... [More]
Betty Jean Niswonger
Betty Jean Niswonger, age 54, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the Destiny Support Home in Garden City. She was born on August 9, 1970, to Keith Eugene and Barbara Ann Zehm Niswonger in Leoti. Betty Jean attended Beamgard Learning Center in Atwood from elementary... [More]
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SPORTS
Trap shooting team competes at National Tournament
Photo caption: Rowdy Grubb, Logan Harris, Ryland Myers, Brodey Grubb, and Klayton Davignon competed in the National Clay Target League Championship in Mason, Michigan last weekend. Photo by Ashley Grubb. We had an amazing week at National Trap Shooting! We soaked up the... [More]
Lady Bowlers compete at State Bowling
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Brandl named to All-State Track Team
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Adult softball has two weeks left
Charles Moser, left, and Trevor Carney, right, work together to chase down Jacob Miller, who got caught in a pickle at last Wednesday night’s softball game. Photo by Hallie Means.
Greeley County Basketball All-Time Records - Career & Season
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High School boys compete in Lakin
Photo Caption: Pictured kneeling from left to right are Knox Mangan, Layton Hopkins, Taven Schmidt, Kolten Myers, and Hayden Myers. Standing are Coach Josh Gooch, Luke Clevenger, Aidan Hill, Jamir Yanez, Caleb Young, and Ruben Coello. Courtesy photo. Members of the Greeley... [More]
Lady Jackrabbits play in Colby League
Photo Caption: High school volleyball players taking part in Monday night games in Colby were (left to right) Addy Kennedy, Sara Pando, Kenna Bain, Jadence Stewart, Jeryn Stewart, Tylee Cavenee, Britney Helpingstine, Yosselin Vazquez, Briana Martinez, and Charlize Shafer. Not... [More]
Mangan, Shafer earn All-State Golf Honors
Sophomore Braxon Mangan and Senior Lincoln Shafer were both listed as honorable mention honorees for the Kansas Golf Coaches Association 1A State teams. Mangan and Shafer both competed in the second day of play at this year’s 1A State Golf Tournament in Dodge City, finishing... [More]
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- Shafer places 12th at state; team finishes 7th in 1A State Championship
- Greeley County Trap Team leads conference in both fall and spring
- Shafer to play in Division II West 8-man All Star game in Beloit
- Jackrabbits claim top spot at Regionals with a 338; Mangan, Shafer, and Higgins-Vestal finish in top 10
NEWS
Unified Greeley County welcomes Unified Adminstrator Jeff Crockett
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New Physician Assistant Joins GCHS Healthcare Team
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Prairie Palooza entertains in downtown Tribune
Photo caption: Children enjoyed playing at a temporary splash pad created by the Greeley County Volunteer Fire Department at Saturday night’s Prairie Palooza. While children splashed and jumped in the water spraying from a Greeley County fire truck, others enjoyed... [More]
Carnival inspections complete; sign up sheet out at Thumper Hardware
Photo caption: Joseph Ewald, left, of High Country Amusement Ride Inspections completed Greeley County Amusement Association’s carnival inspections on Saturday, July 19. He is pictured here with Amusement Association board member David Huddleston. Saturday afternoon,... [More]
Gentry sworn in as secretary of NACCTFO
Photo caption: County treasurer Diane Gentry was sworn in as the secretary of the National Association of County Collectors, Treasurers, Finance Officers on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Courtesy photo. On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, Mary D. “Diane” Gentry had the... [More]
Treasurer to have booth at Greeley County Fair
Your Unified Greeley County Treasurer’s Office will have a booth set up at the 4-H building for the 2025 Greeley County Fair. On Thursday, July 31, we are so excited to have Tonya here. She is a state staff member with unclaimed property and will be available for questions... [More]
Melven O. Kuder Senior Center Receives $1,000 Sharing Success Grant from Wheatland Electric
Photo caption: Wheatland Electric Cooperative’s member services and key accounts manager Samantha Garcia (right) presents a $1,000 WEC Sharing Success grant to Melven O Kuder Senior Center Director, Chelsey Cavenee (left) and board of trustee members (second left to right)... [More]
Board of Supervisors reconvened meeting notes
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 8 a.m. Supervisors present: Chairman Steve Mangan, Monty Moritz, Stan Shafer, Scott Steele, and Alan Waggoner Others Present: Groundwater Management District #1 Manager Katie Durham, Unified Greeley County Clerk Jerri Young, Unified County Treasurer... [More]
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- Ordinance Reminders for City of Tribune residents
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- Election Update
OPINIONS
From the Editor’s desk: Reflecting on the Symphony in the Flint Hills
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Letter to the Editor - School bond issue
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Insight: Your vote counts
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Volunteers are the heart of our community
As we celebrate National 4-H Week this week, 4-H Members across the country are celebrating this wonderful youth organization with Friends, Family, and the Communities that support this youth development program. In addition to celebrating the hard-work and dedication of... [More]
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