Floretta R. Otstott
Floretta R. Otstott, age 93, passed away at the Greeley County Long Term Care in Tribune on Sunday, January 28, 2024. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri on March 30, 1930, to Archie and Mary Cavery Folsom. She had been a member of the Tribune community since she was 10 days old. She was a member of the Tribune Assembly of God congregation and served as a chaplain in the VFW. Her life was devoted to her family, friends, and community.
On October 16, 1946, Floretta married Marion Riley Otstott in Tribune, Kansas. He passed away on December 8, 1991.
Floretta is survived by her children Ginger & Roger Egbert of Marietta, Georgia, Kurtis & Susan Kern of Weston, Missouri, Mary Jo & Robin Loper of Overland Park, Kansas, twelve grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.
Floretta is preceded in death by her husband, parents, one sister - Rosie Pearl Buichetti, three brothers -Clarence, Sherman, and Robert Lee Folsom, and two daughters - Kathleen Marcella Swartz and Doris Michelle Kern.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 2 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church at 220 West Lawrence St in Tribune with Reverend Justin Sherer presiding.
Interment will follow at the Greeley County Cemetery.
In lieu of Flowers, memorials may be written to Greeley County Long Term Care in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 161, Leoti, Kansas 67861.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Price & Sons Funeral Home, 322 2nd St., in Tribune.
OBITUARIES
Venita Fankhauser
Venita Fankhauser (née Stewart), aged 89, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, in Meridian, Idaho. Born on September 3, 1936, in Littlefield, Texas, Venita lived a life filled with love, dedication, and community. Venita met the love of her life, Paul Fankhauser,... [More]
Catherine Ann Wilson
Catherine Ann Wilson, 83, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Greeley County Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born on Easter Sunday, April 5, 1942, in Okmulgee, Okla., to Clarence and Margaret (St. Clair) Ogle, Jr. She grew up in Rock Springs, Wyo.... [More]
Carl Eugene Le Blanc
Carl Eugene Le Blanc, age 74, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City. He was born in La Junta, Colo., on November 9, 1951, to Rudy and Velma McDowell Le Blanc. They moved to Tribune in the early 60s, and Carl continued to call... [More]
Jaqualine “Jackie” Smith
Jaqualine “Jackie” Smith passed away on December 9, 2025. Jackie was born May 20, 1937, in Salina. She was one of eight children born to Clyde and Ruth (Linkletter) Weckel. She graduated from Salina Central High School in 1955. Jackie married... [More]
Ethel D. Kuder
Ethel D. Kuder, age 87, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Greeley County Hospital in Tribune. She was born on December 27, 1938, in Sullivan, Missouri, to George Washington and Sarah Anna Strothcamp Sons. She moved to Tribune in 1947 from Pacific, Missouri.... [More]
Graveside Services scheduled for Carl LeBlanc
Carl LeBlanc passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Garden City. He was born on November 9, 1951, in La Junta, Colo. Graveside services have been scheduled Saturday, February 28, at 2 p.m. at the Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune. The Masonic Lodge of Sharon... [More]
Celebration of Life scheduled for Derek Smith
A celebration of life for Derek Justin Smith will be held on Saturday, June 6, at 10:30 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church at 821 Second Street in Tribune. Derek was born on February 17, 1973, in Tribune and passed away on February 6, 2026, in Horace. Memorial donations... [More]
Darrell Piper
Darrell Piper, Tribune, age 78, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Greeley County Long Term Care in Tribune. Darrell was born on December 25, 1947, in Wichita to Jack Piper and Billie Crittenden. He grew up in Wichita and Phoenix, Ariz., and attended Sunny Slope High... [More]
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SPORTS
Mangan breaks one free throw record, ties second
Junior Braxon Mangan broke the record for the percentage of free throws made in a season. He made 88.57% of his free throws, making 93 of 105 in the 2025-2026 season. This broke the previous records of 83% set by Shea Stewart (2000-2001 season) and Brett Crittenden (2004-2005... [More]
Four Jackrabbits named to Northwest Kansas All-League Teams
Photo caption: Gael Yanez, Jadence Stewart, Braxon Mangan, and Jamir Yanez were recognized with Northwest Kansas All-League Honors. Greeley County Jackrabbits Braxon Mangan, Jadence Stewart, Gael Yanez, and Jamir Yanez have been recognized with All-League Post Season... [More]
Lady Jackrabbits defeated by Longhorns to end season
Photo caption: The Lady Jackrabbits posed with the high school boys’ SportsCenter crew after their home win over the Kiowa County Mavericks. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger. The Lady Jackrabbits traveled to Jetmore on Monday, March 2, to take on the Hodgeman County Longhorns... [More]
Grubb places second, Reynolds places fourth at WaKeeney Powerlifting Meet
Photo caption: Some of the Greeley County lifters participating in Saturday’s meet were (from left to right) Truett Young, Yoni Gutierrez, Jeff Heine, Rowdy Grubb, and Luke Grubb. Coach Austin Coffman has his back to the camera. Photo by Ashley Grubb. Greeley County Schools... [More]
Basketball Memories
Ryleigh Gooch, the fourth-grade daughter of Head Coach Josh Gooch and Courtney Gooch, sang the National Anthem before Monday evening’s home game against the Ness City Eagles. All photos by Sheryl Crotinger.
Jackrabbits defeat Eagles, fall to Lancers to end season
Photo caption: Rowdy Grubb defends a Spearville Lancer during Saturday’s sub-state game. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger. The Tribune Jackrabbits hosted the Ness City Eagles on Monday, February 23, in the first round of substate play. The Jackrabbits went into... [More]
Lady Jackrabbits defeat Kiowa County to advance to next round of sub-state play
Photo caption: Jadence Stewart, #14, looks to pass the ball inside to her teammates Charlize Shafer, #10, and Shaydan Howell. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger. The Lady Jackrabbits hosted the Kiowa County (Greensburg) Mavericks in the first round of the sub-state tournament on Tuesday,... [More]
Jackrabbits advance
Freshman Jamir Yanez had 23 points in Monday night’s hard-fought 65-63 substate win over the Ness City Eagles. The Jackrabbits will face Spearville on their home court at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 28.
More Sports
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NEWS
Greeley County hosts eighth annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Photo caption: Layton Hopkins was awarded first prize in the Junior Division at last Tuesday’s Youth Entrepreneurship Competition for his project Hopkins Custom Swathing and Baling. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger. Greeley County hosted its eighth annual Youth Entrepreneurship... [More]
Holy Week Services
Holy Week Services are scheduled for Monday, March 30, through Thursday, April 2, at the Senior Center. Breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. with devotions following. Churches will provide breakfast and devotions as follows: Monday, March 30, 2026 - United Methodist... [More]
Kansas Volunteer Firefighter Grant Awarded To UGC Fire and Rescue
Photo caption: Firefighters Luis Rascon, Justin Phillips, Dustyn Smith, Josh Helpingstine, Levi Evans, Dorsey Smith, and Clay Smith show off their new wildland fire gear, which is much lighter-weight than their traditional bunker gear. Twenty-eight other volunteer fire departments... [More]
Record breaking low of 4 degrees after windy Sunday
Photo caption: A vibrant sunset lit the sky Saturday night before the cold front moved through. Photo by Ryan Tyrell. Strong winds accompanied the arrival of a cold front late Saturday night, March 14, resulting in a new record low for March 16. The previous record of... [More]
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Photo caption: A worker makes finishing touches to a set of Tectum tiles in the new gym. The tiles are designed to absorb sound in the new space. Though progress continues on the new gym and concession stand at Greeley County Schools, vendor delays have pushed the estimated... [More]
County focuses on elevation, road repairs on Road O, Road 14, plus culvert repairs
Photo caption: Unified Greeley County workers have been focusing their efforts to complete major road repair using millings that have been stored at the landfill for several years. “We’re looking to make the best repairs possible using the materials and budget resources... [More]
Farmers attend Scoular Company producer event, hear economic market update
Photo caption: Around 30 area producers and landowners joined The Scoular Company last Wednesday night for a meal and economic outlook update. The Scoular Company hosted an event Wednesday, March 4, welcoming area producers for a smothered steak meal catered by Julie... [More]
Greeley County Health Services invests in Long Term Care upgrades
Photo caption: The Long Term Care’s newly remodeled kitchen provides an opportunity for residents to cook and bake and features a wheel-chair height bar to help them access snacks and drinks. Courtesy photo. Greeley County Health Services has made substantial improvements... [More]
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OPINIONS
FFA isn’t all sows, plows, and cows
Photo caption: Anna Marquardt, left, attended the ACC Conference in Lakin last week. Courtesy photo. FFA is growing tomorrow’s leaders, instilling confidence in members, and preparing members for career success and the ACC Conference did just that. ACC stands for authentic,... [More]
Letter to the Editor: Passing the Rotor Act is Plane Common Sense
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Letter to the Editor
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Letter to the Editor: Trump promises handouts to farmers. Politicians promise development benefits. We pay for it all.
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Letter to the Editor
After watching about three hours of the Supreme Court debate over tariffs, I learned something significant. As of Wednesday, November 5, tariffs amount to an 18% tax on all of us. On top of all the other taxes, that 18% shocked me. That number was shared in the Supreme Court... [More]
Right to repair
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Letter to the Editor
Imagine yourself living on a homestead, a place you’ve called home for 71 years. Unknowingly, the groundwater beneath your farm, slowly disappearing until there’s none! Those of us who go to the sink for a glass of water, fill our washing machines to get a clean... [More]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Parents and Guardians, This year, we are excited to announce that our school, grades 6-12, will be holding student-led conferences along with traditional parent-teacher conferences. In a student-led conference, your child takes an active role in leading the conversation.... [More]
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- Letter to the Editor: Donald Trump is not our king
- Open letter to Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall
- Letter to the Editor - School bond issue
- Insight: Your vote counts
- Volunteers are the heart of our community
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