Geraldine Royce Preston
Geraldine “Geri” Royce Preston, age 81, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at the Greeley County Hospital in Tribune.
She was born to John and Geneva Crum Oliver on March 25, 1942, in Flagler, Colorado. Geri was a resident of the Tribune community since moving from Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1966. She was a member of the Community of Christ Church, a member of the Rebekahs - Independent Order of the Oddfellows, a 4-H project leader, a Brownie leader, and an FCE Unit member. Geri retired from the Greeley County School Food Service Department and the Dietary Department of the Greeley County Hospital.
On December 16, 1959, Geraldine married Gene Wesley Preston in Denver Colorado. He passed away on March 4, 2022.
Geri is survived by four daughters - Dee Anna & Brad Schneider of Tribune; Synthia Preston of Garden City; Sabra & David Dickey of Sidney, Nebraska; Pamela & Brian Schneider of Tribune; one son - Gene Preston II of Syracuse; her siblings - Bill Oliver of Spokane, Washington; Sheila Deucker of Christmas Valley, Oregon; 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Geri is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, five sisters - Betty Jones, Colleen Cooper, Ann Koenig, Donna Atkinson, Maxine Corcoran, and one granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 26, 2024, at the Tribune United Methodist Church in Tribune with Pastor Jeri Smith presiding.
Memorials may be written to the Growing the Vision Foundation for the Greeley County Victory Walk in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 161, Leoti, Kansas, 67861.
Public visitation will be on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 11:00 until 8:00 and Sunday, February 25, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Price & Sons Funeral Home, 322 2nd St., Tribune, Kansas.
Interment will be at the Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune, Kansas.
OBITUARIES
Charles Alvin Wells
Dodge City - Charles Alvin Wells, 87, passed peacefully on December 21, 2024 at Reflection Living, Dodge City. He was born on June 13, 1937 at Dodge City, the son of Howard Charles and Dorothy (Bond) Wells. Charles grew up in Kansas and Washington. He joined the... [More]
John “Johnny” Schulz
John “Johnny” Schulz of Oak Harbor, Washington, was united with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 29, 2024. He was born on September 6, 1929 in Horace, the youngest of seven children, John was the son of Henry and Ottilia (Schwenk) Schulz. Raised in... [More]
Cheryl Elizabeth Rock
Cheryl Elizabeth Rock passed away on December 1, 2024 in Amarillo, Texas surrounded by family. Cheryl was born on December 31, 1952 in Tribune to Roberta Green Stover and William Luther Brogden. She spent most of her childhood playing with her brothers and sister... [More]
Sandra Lee Stum
Sandra Lee Stum, 88, passed away on November 18, 2024 at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson. She was born on December 13, 1935 in McPherson, Kansas the daughter of Leonard and Louisa (Frusher) Stairrett. Sandra was a farm wife and a paraeducator. She... [More]
Harley J. Koeller
A celebration of life for longtime Sheridan Lake resident, Harley J. Koeller will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Sheridan Lake Cemetery... [More]
Rosalie Abney
Rosalie Abney (nee Nemechek), aged 84, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024, at the Hospice House & Homecare in Hutchinson. She was born in Tribune to Joe and Rosie Nemechek. She was a proud resident of Tribune and was a graduate of Greeley County High School. Rose... [More]
William Wesley Byerly
We had to say goodbye to a precious man. William (Bill) Wesley Byerly, age 91, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, in the Memory Care Unit at the Pine Village Retirement Center in Moundridge. Bill was born on April 24, 1933, in Tribune to William and Letha (Fleming)... [More]
Harland R. Graber
Harland R. Graber, 94, died on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City. He was born on June 1, 1930 at Pretty Prairie the son of Ben & Martha (Schwartz) Graber, Sr. He married Lila Lorraine Curtis on September 18, 1949 at Tribune. She died on January... [More]
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SPORTS
Jackrabbits run over Titans, fall to Bulldogs before break
Photo caption: Gael Yanez, #35, looks to score over a Bulldog defender during the home game on Friday, December 20. Yanez had nine points for the Jackrabbits. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger. The Jackrabbits traveled to Brewster on Tuesday, December 17, to take on the Tri-Plains/Brewster... [More]
Lady Jackrabbits trounce Titans, fall to Bulldogs
Photo caption: Sophomore Kenna Bain fights for a rebound during the Friday, December 20, game against Quinter. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger. The Lady Jackrabbits traveled to Brewster on Tuesday, December 17, to take on the Tri-Plains/Brewster Titans in varsity basketball... [More]
Mangan, Shafer named to Border Wars All-Tournament Team
Seniors Jadyn Mangan and Lincoln Shafer were named to Border Wars All-Tournament Team team after the tournament in Syracuse earlier in December. Five boys and five girls were nominated by opposing coaches from the eight total teams that took part in the tournament. Courtesy photo. ... [More]
Junior High Boys finish second in NWKL Tournament
Photo caption: The A team fell to the Quinter Bulldogs in the championship game and came home with the second place medals. Photo by Brecken Mangan. The Junior High boys took part in the NWKL tournament in Quinter the week of December 16. Both A and B teams entered the... [More]
Lady Jackrabbits take third place in NWKL Tournament
Photo caption: Both A and B junior high girls teams took third place at the December NWKL Tournament in Quinter. Photo by Trista Shafer. The Junior High Lady Jackrabbits began the mid-December NWKL tournament on Monday, December 16, against the Sharon Springs Wildcats.... [More]
Lady Jackrabbits 3-1 after defeating Eads, Las Animas at Border Wars
Photo caption: Jadence Stewart passes the ball inside to a teammate during Friday night’s game against Eads, Colorado. In the first round of Syracuse’s Boarder Wars tournament, the Lady Jackrabbits battled the Stratton, Colo. Eagles. The Lady Jackrabbits... [More]
Jackrabbits bring record to 3-1 with three wins at Border Wars
Photo caption: Braxon Mangan, 0, drives with the ball during Saturday’s varsity game against Las Animas, as Hayden Myers moves to the basket. The Tribune Jackrabbits took on the Stratton Eagles in the first round of Syracuse’s Boarder Wars tournament on Tuesday,... [More]
JH Lady Jackrabbits sweep St. Francis Indians
Photo caption: Tenley Stewart brings the ball up the court during last Thursday’s A game against the St. Francis Indians. The Lady Jackrabbits welcomed the St. Francis Indians last Thursday afternoon for an A game matchup. Though out-sized by the bigger... [More]
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- Junior High A team goes 6-0 with wins over Weskan, Dighton
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NEWS
Year in Review
January Longtime staff members joined Emily Moritz and her daughters in welcoming their customers last Saturday night as they celebrated the final evening of business for The Trench, which had served meals and drinks for 20 years from their location at 208 W. Kansas. Greeley... [More]
Holiday Movie today
Greeley County Recreation will host a Holiday Movie Thursday, January 2, at 1:00 at the Star Theater in Tribune. They will be showing Home Alone. Free admission, as well as a small popcorn and soda will be provided by Greeley County Recreation.
Gospel Music Concert Friday night
This Friday, January 3, at 6 p.m., Chuck Crain will be performing at the First Baptist Church of Tribune. Chuck’s gospel music career has taken him all over the world. He has sung on the stage with Wayne Newton in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Branson,... [More]
Cruisin’ and Movie scheduled this Sunday
This Sunday, June 5, the Horace Greeley Museum in Tribune are sponsoring Cruisin’ & A Movie in downtown Tribune. From 2-4 p.m., those attending are encouraged to eat, cruise, and check out the cars on Tribune’s Main Street (Broadway). The Family Kitchen will... [More]
All School Reunion scheduled for August 2, 2025
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Western Kansas Community Foundation announces November, Christmas grants
Garden City, Kan. – Western Kansas Community Foundation (WKCF) is awarding 18 area nonprofit organizations with core grants totaling $86,072 for its November grant cycle. The grants serve a wide variety of programs in the southwest Kansas region. The November grant cycle... [More]
Board of Supervisors Meeting Notes
December 23, 2024 Supervisors Present: Justin Phillips, Monty Moritz, Scott Steele, Steve Mangan, and Kirby Kleymann Others Present: County Clerk Jerri Young, Treasurer Diane Gentry, Road and Bridge Supervisor Dan Smith, Pamela Forbes, Kaedra Talbott-Dixson from IdeaTek,... [More]
Temperatures remain mild, no additional moisture to finish year
Photo caption: A vibrant sunset lit the southwestern sky over Tribune on Monday, December 23, 2024. Temperatures leading up to the Christmas and New Year’s holidays remained relatively mild, though a significant cold front is expected at the end of this week. ... [More]
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- Highs remain moderate, overnight lows drop
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OPINIONS
Insight: Your vote counts
In about two weeks or so, it will be Election Day. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I cannot wait for it to be over. I will not say another word about the campaigns because my mother told me, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at... [More]
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Letter to the community from Superintendent Niehues
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Letter to the Editor
“The most important human endeavor is the striving for morality in our actions. Our inner balance and even our very existence depend on it. Only morality in our actions can give beauty and dignity to life. To make this a living force and bring it to clear consciousness... [More]
Letter to the Editor
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The mobile office has its perks
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Letter to the Editor
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