Dale Eugene Appl
Dale Eugene Appl, age 90, passed away on April 29, 2023, at his home in Leoti. He was born on May 3, 1932, to Martinus and Violet (Elder) Appl in Leoti. He was a farmer and rancher as well as a past member of the Leoti Lions Club and the Antique Car Club. He loved farming as much as he loved flying and showing everyone his farm from the air. Anyone who knew him knew that he was both candid and ornery.
On March 30, 1952, Dale married Dorothea J. (Van Winkle) Appl in Dodge City. She survives.
Dale is survived by his wife, three daughters: Julie Carpenter of Leoti, Trish and Bryan Brunswig of WaKeeney, and Kathy and Darin Graff of Neodesha; seven grandchildren: Cole and Bridgette Carpenter, Shala and Kevan Steele, Tyler and Cheyann McClayland, Lacey and Alex Detwiler, Cara and Josh Gunderson, Ty and Courtney Brunswig, Tia and Logan Mattheyer; and fifteen great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one sister Katheryn Taylor, one brother Keith Appl, and one son-in-law Charlie Carpenter.
Funeral services will be on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Leoti with Mike Deschner presiding. Burial will follow at the Leoti Cemetery.
Visitation will be on May 2, 2023, from 12:00 until 8:00 p.m. and May 3, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Price and Sons Funeral home at 4th and J St. in Leoti.
Memorials may be given to the “Wichita County Long Term Care” or the “Museum of the Great Plains” in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 161, Leoti, Kansas 67861.
OBITUARIES
Leroy Sons
A life well lived It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Leroy Sons, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Leroy was born on January 8, 1933, in Sullivan, Missouri, and passed away on April 25, 2023, at the age of 90... [More]
John S. Barker
John S. Barker, 96, died May 17, 2023, at Marjorie’s Home in Kingman. He was born July 16, 1926, at Pratt the son of Cecil E. and Olive Cook Barker. A resident of Kingman County most of his life, he was a farmer and stockman. John was a member of the United Methodist... [More]
Danny “Dan” Neil Donovan
Danny “Dan” Neil Donovan, age 75, passed away on April 15, 2023, at the Adara Living Nursing Home in Broomfield, Colorado. He was born to Claude Oren & Beulah Rebecca Hagstrom Donovan in Syracuse, Kansas on October 2, 1947. He was a graduate of Greeley... [More]
Randy Harris
Randy Harris, age 67, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. He was born on August 20, 1955, in Tribune to Gail and Pearl Koestal Harris. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Tribune. He served his... [More]
William “Pug” Eugene Mitchell
William “Pug” Eugene Mitchell passed away at Logan County Senior Center in Oakley on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at the age of 83. He was born April 10, 1939 in Beloit. He was the son of William Arthur Mitchell and Edna Sophronia (Colby) Mitchell. Pug began... [More]
Denis James Weber
Denis James Weber was born at the family farm in Sheridan Lake, Colorado on September 15, 1933 to Frank and Agatha Weber. He was the eighth of eight children. After struggling with complications of COPD, he passed away at his home on Monday, March 7, 2023. Denis loved... [More]
Joyce L. Nemechek
Joyce L. Nemechek, 92, passed away at the Greeley County Long Term Care on Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Tribune. She was born on February 5, 1931, in Horace, Kansas, to parents Herman and Iva Rhea Smith, who preceded her in death. She married Bernard (Bernie) Nemechek... [More]
Patrick L. “Pat” Grubb
Patrick L. “Pat” Grubb, age 81, passed away on Jan. 26, 2023, after a brief illness at CHRISTUS Spohn Shoreline Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. A “winter Texan,” Pat was a lifelong resident of Tribune, Kansas. Pat was born on March 16, 1941, in Garden... [More]
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Mangan, Shafer compete in long jump, hurdles at State Track Meet
Two Greeley County sophomores traveled to Wichita last Friday and Saturday to take part in the KSHSAA State Championship Track meet held at Wichita State University. Jadyn Mangan qualified to compete in the long jump. Lincoln Shafer qualified to compete in the 300 hurdles. ... [More]
Felty, Shafer compete in State Golf Tournament in Emporia
Lincoln Shafer and Kasen Felty traveled to Emporia for the 1A State Golf Tournament played on Monday and Tuesday, May 22nd and 23rd. The weather was excellent for the practice round and for the tournament itself. This was the first time that 1A was able to complete both days... [More]
Greeley County Jackrabbit athletes compete at state golf, track
Lincoln Shafer and Jadyn Mangan competed at the State Track Meet held in Wichita Friday and Saturday, May 26 and 27.
Shafer, Mangan state-bound in track
Friday, May 19, Greeley County Schools hosted the 1A Regional Track meet for 1A Schools in the western third of the state. Twenty-nine schools took part in the day’s event, which began at 1 p.m. MT. Greeley County athletes placing in the top 10 in their respective... [More]
Golf team takes fourth at regional meet, second at league
The Greeley County High School Golf team hosted one of the four regional tournaments on Monday, May 15. It was a cold and windy day, but all of the teams still posted some of their best scores of the season. We had a stacked regional, featuring five of the top 10 teams... [More]
Tribune hosts Northwest Kansas League Meet
The Greeley County High School track athletes took part in the Northwest Kansas League meet on Friday, May 12. The meet had been scheduled for Thursday, May 11, but was moved to Friday due to predicted storms and rainy weather. Reagan Crotinger placed eighth in the 1600-meter... [More]
Golf team plays four tournaments
The Greeley County High School Golf Team played three varsity tournaments and one JV tournament this past week. On Tuesday, May 2, the varsity played at Oakley. Aaron Vestal played up on varsity and led the team in scoring with a 46-43-89 and placed 13th overall at the... [More]
Junior High Track team competes in Quinter
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NEWS
Unapproved Meeting Minutes of the Unified Greeley County Board of Supervisors
Monday, May 22, 2023, Greeley County Courthouse: Regular Session Present: Supervisors Monty Moritz (entered at 5:05 pm), Kirby Kleymann, Justin Phillips, Scott Steele, Steve Mangan; Gina Bond, Utility Administrator (entered at 5:20pm); County Clerk Jerri Young, and County Treasurer... [More]
Memorial Day Services held at cemetery
Local veterans and VFW Auxiliary members hosted a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Greeley County Cemetery on Monday, May 29. From left to right are Joyce Huddleston, Pamela Forbes, Hudson Louderbaugh, Daryl Miller, and Luther Keith.
June Jaunt activities planned for the weekend ahead
Make plans to be in town this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for the June Jaunt. Enjoy any and all of the many activities being hosted by a number of local organizations, businesses, and groups. All times listed are in the Mountain Time zone. On Friday, June 2, and Saturday,... [More]
Unapproved Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes
Saturday, May 20, 2023, City Hall: Adjourned Session Present: Kirby Kleymann, Monty Moritz, Justin Phillips, Steve Mangan, and Scott Steele, Supervisors; Gina Bond, Utility Administrator, were present. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m. Executive Session:... [More]
GCHS scholarships two employees graduating from healthcare programs this May
This May, two Greeley County Health Services employees graduated with healthcare-related degrees, while working full-time and receiving scholarship support from the hospital. Jordan Trujillo graduated from Seward County Community College in the Medical Laboratory Technologist... [More]
Class of 2023 Graduates from Greeley County Schools
Greeley County Seniors graduated in a commencement ceremony held Saturday, May 13, 2023 in the Greeley County Schools gymnasium. After an opening invocation by Titus Sherer, Trinity Albers and Karlyn Woelk, and Josh Houston, Greeley County Schools 6-12th grade principal,... [More]
Elementary Spring Concert showcases musical talent
Greeley County Elementary School students presented their spring concert on Tuesday, May 3 in the Greeley County High School Gymnasium for family and friends. The event was also live-streamed for those who could not attend in person. The fifth-grade band, under the direction... [More]
Track team competes in Wichita County Invitational, at Quinter
The Greeley County High School Track team traveled to Leoti on Monday, April 24, to take part in the Wichita County Invitational alongside Wichita County High School, Scott Community High School, Dighton High School, Hoxie High School, and Lakin High School. rn Athletes placing... [More]
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OPINIONS
From the editor's desk
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Representative Jim Minnix’s take on HB Sub for SB 83
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From the editor’s courtside perch...
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These federal bills are improving the lives of Kansas veterans. Here’s how.
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