Cindy Joan Korbe
Cindy Joan Korbe, aged 66, passed away on August 5, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.
Cindy was born January 4, 1958, in Tribune, the daughter of Glenn and Barbara Kuder.
She graduated from Greeley County High School and Garden City Community College. Cindy was a registered nurse and worked as a director of nursing in long-term care for most of her career at Tribune, Hugoton, and Leoti. She worked as a nurse for Lifepoint Hospital in Dodge City for the past eleven years. Cindy was most proud of her record of having one of the country’s top 100-rated nursing homes while in Leoti.
Cindy enjoyed making Annie’s Bed Dolls with her crochet and was an avid ceramic painter. She also enjoyed raising flowers, golfing, playing the organ for residents, and her Sheltie dogs.
Cindy married Jerry Korbe on March 26, 1988, in Tribune. He survives.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry of Dodge City, Kansas, Sons, Jonathan and Justin of Dodge City, Kansas; her parents, Glenn and Barbara of Tribune; a sister, LaVon Allen of Cleveland, Oklahoma; and many uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Melissa Lorraine.
Funeral services were scheduled for Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. (Mountain Time) at the United Methodist Church in Tribune, Kansas with pastors Jeri Smith presiding and Nick Talbott-Dixon.
Interment was scheduled at the Greeley County Cemetery following the service.
Public Visitation was held from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Price & Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, on Sunday, August 11, and from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 12, at the Price and Sons Funeral Home, 322 2nd St. in Tribune.
OBITUARIES
Raymond Dean Kern
Raymond Dean Kern, better known as Rayme, was born August 26, 1962, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado to Robert and Susan Kern. Rayme attended Cheyenne Wells schools where he forged many lifelong friendships and a love for sports. In high school, he received... [More]
Vernon L. Waldren’s Memorial Service on July 16
The family of Vernon L. Waldren invites you to his memorial service on Tuesday, July 16, 2 p.m. MT at graveside in the Greeley County Cemetery, in Tribune. The memorial service is open to anyone who would like to attend to pay respects to Vernon. He is greatly missed... [More]
Arlyce J. Steele
Arlyce J. Steele, age 87, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at the Wichita County Health Center in Leoti. She was born on July 6, 1936, to Lewis Merlin and Doris Williams in Imperial, Nebraska. When she was six, the family moved to Wilroads Gardens, Kansas. She was a member... [More]
Graveside services scheduled for Erv and Ramona Younger
Graveside services for Ramona Jean “Monie” (Conner) and Edwin Ervin “Erv” Younger will be Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. MT at the Greeley County Cemetery, Tribune, Kansas. Information and condolences can be found and left at www.batemanfuneral.com ... [More]
Madison Annaleen Marsh
January 25, 2007 - May 27, 2024 In Loving Memory of Madison Annaleen Marsh, age 17 of Fowler, Colorado who passed away unexpectedly on May 27, 2024. With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we bid farewell to our beloved Madison Annaleen Marsh, who was tragically taken from... [More]
Bond August “Gus” Rowe
After having four girls, Dave and Lois Rowe were so surprised to have a boy that they weren’t quite ready with a name. When Dave was pulling on his socks to visit mother and son at the hospital, he noticed the name on the sock read, “Bond.” It seemed to go well... [More]
Clarence Clifford Moore
Clarence Clifford Moore, 66, passed away peacefully on May 29, with family by his side at Greeley County Hospital. He was born July 29, 1957 in Tribune, the son of Emmit Moore and RoseElla (Kuder) Moore. Clarence loved spending time with his grandchildren, family and friends,... [More]
Celebration of Life for Tom Ballah
A Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering of family and friends will be held for Tom Ballah Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 1:00-3:00 pm at the Tribune Assembly of God Fellowship Hall, 220 W Lawrence Street, Tribune, KS.
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SPORTS
Greeley County golfers bring Ryder Cup home
Photo caption: The Greeley County golfers taking part in the Ryder Cup competition were Kyle Shafer, Kasen Felty, Jake Govert, AJ Govert, Kevin Govert, Ryan Tyrell, Jeff Slattery, Mike Mishler, Keith Slattery, and Kojack Brandl. Courtesy photo. On Saturday, August 24, the Tribune... [More]
Lady Jackrabbits look to build off past season successes
Photo caption: Addy Kennedy, center, passes the ball to setter Jeryn Stewart as Jadence Stewart and other members of the high school volleyball team look on. The girls’ first game is Tuesday, September 3, in Tribune. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger. After last year’s... [More]
Practices begin at Greeley County Schools
Members of the Junior High football squad worked on conditioning during Friday morning’s practice at Greeley County Schools. Assistant Coach Randy Young (pictured walking among the boys) and Head Coach Drew Zerr ran the practice for the team.
Tennis team begins season Thursday in Cimmaron
Photo caption:Zoey Shivers hits a tennis ball Monday evening as her teammates wait for their turn at the net. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger. With nineteen girls signed up to play tennis this fall, Head Coach Jacque Myers is excited for the season ahead. “There... [More]
Notice: Cross Country runners practice on rural roads
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2024 Fair Fun Run/Walk Results
Photo caption: Twenty-eight runners and walkers took part in Saturday morning’s Fair Fun Run/Walk. The Greeley County Cross-Country teams would like to thank all of the participants and the businesses that sponsored the annual Fair Run/Walk. There were 28... [More]
Mangan named MVP
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Par 3 Youth Golf Tournament held at Prairie Ridge Golf Course
Photo caption: Youth participating in Sunday’s 2-person, Par 3 golf tournament were (front row, left to right) Brielle Harkness, Jett Shafer, Jeryn Stewart, Deacon Gooch, Ryleigh Gooch, Lesleigh Smith, Tristen Evans, Wren Berggren, Tripp Berggren, Lorilai Zerr, Truett Young,... [More]
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- Softball Champions
- Brandl Qualifiies for Junior Olympics
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- Girls Softball
- Boys Baseball
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NEWS
Welcome rain falls on Greeley County
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Dining with Diabetes scheduled
Beginning Wednesday, September 11, the Greeley County Health Department and K-State Research and Extension will host Dining with Diabetes, a family and consumer science course designed to help people with Type 2 diabetes learn skills needed to promote good health. Dining... [More]
Next week’s newspaper will be out Friday
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Board of Supervisors meet as Board of Health, in regular session
Monday, August 26, 2024, 4 p.m. Supervisors Present: Scott Steele, Steve Mangan, Monty Moritz, and Justin Phillips Others: County Clerk Jerri Young, County Treasurer Diane Gentry, Unified Administrator Kevin Green, Utility Administrator Stephanie Elliott, Health Department... [More]
Kansas Common Sense
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School year begins Monday, August 19
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State Historical Society professionals visit Poor Farm, Horace Greeley Museum
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OPINIONS
Letter to the Editor
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Letter to the Editor
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Letter to the Editor
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Letter to the Editor
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Letter to the Community - School Bond Issue
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Letter to the Editor
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