Geraldine “Gerry†(Sanford) Tuttle
Geraldine “Gerry” (Sanford) Tuttle passed away peacefully on July 14, 2023 in Warrenton, GA. She was born June 28, 1930, in Chicago, IL to Rollin and Virginia (Hubbell) Sanford. She attended Kansas State University where she met her husband, Bill. They were married on August 6, 1950, and made their home in Tribune, where she was a homemaker, taking care of their six children.
Gerry had many interests. She enjoyed needlepoint and made three kneelers for the Washington National Cathedral. Always knitting or sewing she made all the clothes for her daughters growing up and many, many, afghans. She also enjoyed hand-quilting. Her enjoyment of history and travel took her all over the country.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Rollin and Virginia Sanford, her husband Bill, and her son Linden.
She is survived by her five daughters: Louise (Jim) Yates, Kathy (Mike) Nowlin, Elaine (Gerald) Penka, Susan (Jackie, deceased) Bazal, and Barbara (John, deceased) Lanier, her eleven grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren.
Per Gerry’s request, there will be no funeral.
Please visit www.beggsfuneralhome.net to sign the family’s personal guestbook.
Beggs Funeral Home, Thomson, Georgia is honored to serve the family of Geraldine “Gerry” (Sanford) Tuttle.
OBITUARIES
Margaret Troutman
A memorial service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Margaret Troutman, will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ray Matteson of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in the Veterans... [More]
Ronald L. Koehn
Ronald L. Koehn, age 78, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the Greeley County Health Services in Tribune. He was born on November 26, 1947, in Greensburg to Alfred D. & Elma Giesel Koehn. Ron moved his family to Tribune in the late 60s, having moved... [More]
Jerry Lee Huddleston
Jerry Lee Huddleston, age 72, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Greeley County Health Services in Tribune. He was born on February 4, 1954, in Tribune to Howard B. Huddleston and Lillian M. Luekenga Kubo. He was a Journeyman Lineman for Wheatland Electric... [More]
Andrew Duke Stewart
Andrew Duke Stewart, known to many as “Duke” in his younger years and “Andy” thereafter, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Western Prairie Senior Living Center in Ulysses at the age of 86. Andy was... [More]
Mary Josephine Loper
Mary Jo Loper, age 75, passed away on July 28, 2026, at her home in Overland Park, KS. She was born on May 5, 1951 in Great Bend, KS. She was raised by her aunt and uncle, Floretta and Marion Otstott in Tribune. Mary Jo married Raymond Morgan in 1969 and divorced in 1979. She... [More]
Kenneth L. Beougher
Kenneth L. Beougher was born on June 11, 1934 on the family farm in Gove County. He passed away on August 24, 2026 at Wheat Haven in McDonald. Ken was raised on the family farm alongside his three brothers and two sisters. He attended several rural schools in Gove County before... [More]
Mereta Carol (Morgan) Stone
Mereta Stone, 90, passed away on July 20, 2026, at Brookdale in Dodge City. She was born on December 6, 1935, in Tribune to Merle and Margaret (Jones) Morgan. Mereta attended and graduated from Tribune schools. She started her career as a type setter for The Daily Globe then... [More]
Richard “Rick” Phillip Coupland, Jr.
Richard Phillip Coupland, Jr., lovingly known as Rick, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, in Flagstaff, Arizona, at the age of 80. Rick was born on August 25, 1945, in Pueblo, Colorado, to Richard Phillip Coupland and Irma Eileen Coupland (Shacklett). He is survived by... [More]
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SPORTS
Reynolds qualifies for state tournament in Topeka
Our tennis team competed at the Regional Tournament in Ellsworth on Friday, October 9, and Saturday, October 10. Teams competing were Ellsworth, Greeley County, Central Plains-Claflin, Hoisington, Trego County-WaKeeney, Phillipsburg, Victoria, Russell, Osborne, and Norton, featuring... [More]
Jackrabbits face defeat at Quinter
Photo caption: A pack of Bulldogs struggle to bring down Rowdy Grubb during Friday night’s road game. Luke Grubb, #60, and Hayden Myers, #99, can be seen in the background. Photo by Quinter High School Student Publications. The Greeley County Jackrabbits traveled to Quinter... [More]
Running Rabbits compete in league meet, Lakin Invitational
Photo caption: Sophomores Knox Mangan and Truett Young run a fair amount of their races close to one another. They finished 14th and 15th at League and 74th and 75th in Lakin. This photo is from the team’s home meet on Saturday, September 12. The Greeley County... [More]
Lady Jackrabbits are runners-up at Saturday’s NWKL Tournament
Photo caption: After losing four matches to start the week, the Lady Jackrabbits battled their way to the championship game of Saturday’s NWKL tournament in Oberlin. In the front row, from left to right are Jeryn Stewart, Kamri Myers, Addy Kennedy, and Head Coach Jordan... [More]
Junior High A, B girls continue winning ways; C team battles it out
Photo caption: The A team huddled up between points at Friday’s game in Quinter. From left to right are Reagan Hahn, Yaresli Labra, Ayda Mangan, Tenley Stewart, Kendrix Mangan, and Brielle Harkness. Photo by Brecken Mangan. Greeley County Junior High volleyball... [More]
Junior High Jackrabbits fall to Bulldogs
Photo caption: Deacon Gooch, #1, dodges a Bulldog defender as #13 Jose Rascon and #40 Jett Shafer solidly block another Bulldog. Photo by Trista Shafer. The Junior High Jackrabbits headed to Quinter last Friday, October 9, for an afternoon football game against the Bulldogs.... [More]
Mia Reynolds takes League in #1 Singles
Photo caption: Mia Reynolds went 6-0 on the day in Dodge City, claiming the league title in #1 Singles. This photo was taken the previous weekend at WaKeeney. The Varsity tennis team traveled to Dodge City on Saturday, October 3, to compete in the Coaches Classic, which is... [More]
Lady Jackrabbits beat Tri-Plains, fall to Wildcats, Hornets at Dighton
Photo caption: Tylee Cavenee tips the ball over the net during an earlier season match-up against the Holly Wildcats. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger. The Lady Jackrabbits only had one afternoon of play last week, traveling to Dighton to compete in a quad on Tuesday, September 29. ... [More]
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- Running Rabbits compete in Ness City meet on Saturday, October 3
- Jackrabbits shut out by Wildcats
- Junior High Volleyball team has a clean sweep in St. Francis
- Junior High Jackrabbits fall to St. Francis Indians
- Junior High A team remains undefeated, B team is 13-4
- Lady Jackrabbits defeat Tigers, Buffaloes, and Golden Eagles
- Running Rabbits compete at Ulysses, Johnson
- Despite loss, Jackrabbits make progress against Dighton
NEWS
Melven O. Kuder Senior Center receives $50,000 grant for kitchen expansion and renovation
Photo caption: This is the Melven O. Kuder Senior Center kitchen before demolition and renovations began. Photo by Chelsey Cavenee. The Melven O. Kuder Senior Center in Tribune has been awarded a $50,000 grant from The Patterson Family Foundation to support the expansion... [More]
Body Ventures learning experience at Greeley County Schools
Photo caption: Jailyn Brandl, center, and Jeryn Stewart, right, lead kindergartners through a learning session on the stomach during last Thursday’s Body Ventures exhibit at Greeley County Schools. Elementary students from Greeley County schools had the opportunity to... [More]
Board of Supervisors meeting notes
Monday, October 12, 2026, 1 p.m. Notes by Sheryl Crotinger Supervisors present: Chairman Stephen Mangan, Monty Moritz, Scott Steele, Stan Shafer and Alan Waggoner Others present: Unified County Clerk Jerri Young, Unified Administrator Jeff Crockett, Utility Administrator... [More]
Drier conditions allow planting to resume
Photo caption: Monarch butterflies have continued their migration through the area. This beauty and several friends were spending time on the planter north of the Greeley County Library. Photo by Allison Thon. After the previous week’s soggy conditions, last week’s... [More]
Rain brings flooding, road damage, and adventures
Photo caption: Santiago Mora, Braxon Mangan, Rowdy Grubb, Ryland Myers, and Jesus Vazquez enjoyed an incredibly rare boat trip in Greeley County after more than five inches of rain fell last Wednesday, September 30, and Thursday, October 1. Ryland reported that the Thursday afternoon... [More]
Chrysanne Grund receives Community Health Leader Award
Photo caption: Chrysanne Grund, left, was awarded a Community Care Network of Kansas 2026 Community Health Leader Award. She is pictured here with Amy Knight, Chief Clinical Officer , for Greeley County Health Services. Courtesy photo. Chrysanne Grund, Project Director... [More]
Brock Wagoner performs at last Prairie Palooza for 2026
Photo caption: Brock Wagoner, a recording artist from Colby, entertained at the final Prairie Palooza of the year on Saturday, October 3, 2026. While children painted pumpkins and played in the grassy lot between Moser Law Office and the Post Office and after members of the... [More]
National 4-H Week celebrated October 4-10
All across this country, county 4-H programs are celebrating the rich history of the National 4-H Youth Organization. It’s 120+ years old and still as relevant and productive in shaping our youth today as it was back then. 4-H has expanded over the years to... [More]
More News
- Aging with Confidence held Saturday, October 3
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- Airplane Education
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OPINIONS
Letter to the Community
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Vote NO to keep Kansas courts independent
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Open letter to the community: Tilt-A-Whirl plans go sideways
We’re sad and sorry to report that we will not have a Tilt-A-Whirl by the 2026 Greeley County Fair. The seller, a ride company out of Arizona, recently informed the Greeley County Amusement Association board that he would be breaking our contract and not selling the ride... [More]
From the Editor’s iPhone, at the corner of Kiowa County’s Road J and 76
No, there’s not a true intersection there, just a county road, a trail, and a corner post marking the field lines. But there are some free-range yaks - maybe just out of their pen - within a couple of miles. You never know what you’re going to see during harvest…or... [More]
From the editor's desk
Change isn’t my favorite. Though I like to think I’m open-minded and forward-looking, I can become rooted in patterns, comfortable in the way things are done. If I can navigate the mental maze of getting from point A to point Z several times, then just follow... [More]
Letter to the Community: We need lifeguards
How lucky are we to have a small-town swimming pool? Honestly–very. It’s more than just a place to cool off. It’s where summers happen. Kids learn to swim, teens hang out, families relax, and the whole community comes together in one spot. In a small... [More]
In Pursuit: Lesson #1 – From George Washington
Editor’s Note: The Kansas Press Association and Kansas Humanities have partnered to provide access to a series of essays honoring the 250th Anniversary of our nation. There is so much we can learn from the lessons of our past. In Pursuit is a new initiative from... [More]
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]
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