Kathleen Mae Byerly
We had to say goodbye to a precious lady. Kathleen Mae Byerly, age 87, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at the McPherson Hospital in McPherson.
She was born on October 14, 1936, in Towner, Colorado to Russell and Jania McWilliams Hofmeister. On June 17, 1956, she married William (Bill) Byerly in Towner, Colorado. He survives.
Kathy is survived by her husband; daughters - Kimbra (Clinton) Sides of McPherson; Tamara (Kevin) Winn of Wichita; and Cindra (John) Lloyd-Mace of McPherson; nine grandchildren - Danielle (Grant) Claassen of McPherson; Levi (Kayla) Sides of McPherson; Katelyn (Cole) Smith of Prairie Village; Garrett Winn of Eugene, Oregon; Eric (Laura) Lloyd of Shawnee; Jackson Lloyd of McPherson; Nathan (Fiance Stacey Pham) Lloyd of McPherson; John Mace, Jr. of McPherson; and Michael Mace of Lindsborg; and ten great-grandchildren - Ian, Ana, and Caleb Claassen; Kyson, Vivica, Everly, Devlyn, and Genevieve Sides; Kelly Hannah and Dakota Purcell; a sister, Russella Cathcart of Hooker, Oklahoma; and numerous other relatives.
Kathleen is preceded in death by her parents, infant brother Raymond, and sister Ellen Easley.
Kathy had been a member of the Tribune community since 1956 where she spent time working in an abstracting office and in the FSA office. She was a 4-H leader and enjoyed dancing, playing tennis, bowling, and card games. She and Bill enjoyed the opportunity to travel throughout the United States and several foreign countries.
Kathy was a loving and hardworking partner with Bill on the farm. She wasn’t afraid to help with anything that needed to be done. Her greatest joy was her family and she made every effort to be involved in the lives of her children as well as in the lives of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Toward the end of her life, Kathy became very weak and frail. Her stubbornness and willpower to fight was fierce. Kathy’s passing has left a huge hole in our hearts and will be greatly missed.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. MT on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Tribune United Methodist Church in Tribune, Kansas with Pastors Jeri Smith and Shannon Schneider presiding.
Public visitation was held on Sunday, April 21, 2024, from 4:00 until 8:00 at the Price & Sons Funeral Home, 322 2nd St., Tribune, Kansas.
Interment was at the Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune.
Memorials may be written to the Greeley County EMS in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 161, Leoti, Kansas, 67861.
OBITUARIES
Bessie Lee Jones
Bessie Lee Jones, matriarch and cherished member of the community, peacefully passed away at her home in Aurora, Colorado, on September 3, 2024. Born on March 17, 1927, Bessie spent many years as a dedicated resident of Greeley County, where she and her husband, Leon... [More]
Darwin Noal Hoffman
Darwin Noal Hoffman, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at his home in Greeley County, Kansas. He was born in Tribune, Kansas, to Clettis Noal and Margaret Louise Smith Hoffman on November 23, 1935, in a house built by his grandfather at the west end of town.... [More]
Brent Wayne Nemechek
Brent Wayne Nemechek, 74, of Garden City, passed away on September 7, 2024. Born on July 3, 1950, in Tribune, Brent was the son of Bernard and Joyce Nemechek. He graduated from Greeley County School in Tribune in 1968 and earned his degree from Fort Hays State University in... [More]
Wayne D. Nelson
Wayne D. Nelson, 89, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He was born December 13, 1934, in Sylvia, Kansas, the son of Clifford C. and Alice (Harmon) Nelson. He was a 1952 graduate of Nickerson High School, Nickerson, Kansas and received a Bachelor’s... [More]
Breanna Michelle Watson
Breanna Michelle Watson, age 32, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, in Tribune, Kansas. She was born on October 13, 1991, to Mitchel and Teresa Barnett Watson in Tribune, Kansas. After venturing into the world, she had returned home for the past year. She was a member of... [More]
Ruth Irene Goodrum
Ruth Irene Goodrum, 85, of Tribune passed away on August 29, 2024. She was born July 25, 1939, to Henry and Bertha Brunswig. Ruth was raised on the family farm with her four siblings Bart, Robert, Berdine, and Helen. She attended and graduated from Greeley County High School.... [More]
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.... [More]
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]
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SPORTS
JV Tennis wraps their season with two Scott City meets
Photo caption: Senior Raylynn Graham finished her high school tennis career with two second place medals. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger. The Lady Jackrabbits JV tennis team played in two meets in Scott City last week. These were the last meets of the season for them. ... [More]
Schneider and Reynolds Take 2nd in #1 Doubles at Scott City
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Varsity Tennis Team Ties for League Champions
Photo caption: Mary Kathryn Votruba, along with her sister Maggie Votruba, played #2 Doubles. They were undefeated Saturday and were all league champions in #2 Doubles. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger. The Varsity tennis team traveled to Dodge City to compete at our League/Coaches... [More]
Lady Jackrabbits fall to Wichita County, take three matches Tuesday night
Photo caption: Sophomore Kenna Bain gets a block at the net against Tri-Plains/Brewster during Tuesday evening’s home quad meet. Jadence Stewart and Hailey Nolan look to cover. The Lady Jackrabbits traveled to Leoti Monday, September 30, to take on the Wichita County... [More]
Greeley County Cross Country runners take part in meets at Ness City, Syracuse
Photo caption: Luke Clevenger placed 20th in the high school boys’ JV race at Ness City on Thursday, October 3. Photo by Brecken Mangan. The High School Greeley County Cross Country team traveled to Ness City Thursday, October 3, to compete in the Clyde T.... [More]
JH Football falls to Sharon Springs
Photo caption: Silas Sherer carried the ball before getting taken down by a Wildcat defender. Photo by Melissa Zerr. The Junior High Football team traveled to Sharon Springs last Thursday, October 3, to take on the Wildcats. Though Head Coach Drew Zerr felt... [More]
Jackrabbits fall to Wildcats, JV team defeats Satanta
Photo caption: Brodey Grubb, #33, looks to dive around a pair of Wildcat defenders during Friday night’s home game. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger. Varsity The Greeley County Jackrabbits hosted the Sharon Springs Wildcats last Friday night for their district opener.... [More]
Junior High Lady Jackrabbits split games at Sharon Springs
Photo caption: The A team gathered around Coach Holly Steele during last Thursday’s game against Sharon Springs. Photo by Melissa Zerr. Greeley County Junior High Volleyball traveled to Sharon Springs on Thursday, October 3, to play the Wallace County Wildcats. ... [More]
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- Seventh grade girls take first at Stanton County Invitational
- Junior High volleyball stats
- Maggie Votruba takes second in #2 Singles at Ellinwood
- JV Tennis girls compete in Garden City meet last Monday
NEWS
Prairie Palooza wraps up ‘24 season at with Airborne Color Drop, Smoketober BBQ Contest
Photo caption: Attendees at Saturday’s Prairie Palooza event When the Pigs fly the ‘Coupe enjoyed watching pilots and their passengers drop colored bags of powder, working to hit the county’s former airport courtesy car, a Crown Victoria. Photo by Simone Vogt. ... [More]
Frontier Health Symposium Friday, October 18
Greeley County Health Services is gearing up to host a Frontier Health Symposium: Bridging Physical and Mental Health on Friday, October 18. The symposium is designed to explore behavioral and physical therapy topics in Frontier Health. “We’re so pleased... [More]
Candidate Forum set for Wednesday, October 16
Candidates for the Unified Greeley County Board of Supervisors will participate in a candidate forum on Wednesday, October 16. The forum, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Greeley County 4-H Building, will give voters an opportunity to hear more about the candidates as well... [More]
Trujillo graduates from Kansas Hospital Association Leadership Institute
Photo caption: Jordan Trujillo, pictured in the second row, fourth from the right, was a member of the Kansas Hospital Association’s Leadership Institute. Courtesy photo. Topeka, KS – Sept. 30, 2024) – The Kansas Hospital Association Leadership Institute... [More]
Board of Supervisors Special Meeting Notes
Special Meeting held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Supervisors present: Chairman Scott Steele, Steve Mangan, Monty Moritz, and Justin Phillips Others present: County Clerk Jerri Young, County Treasurer Diane Gentry, Road & Bridge Supervisor Dan Smith, Undersheriff Richard... [More]
Foreign Persons Must Report U.S. Agricultural Land Holdings
Greeley County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds foreign persons with an interest in agricultural lands in the United States that they are required to report their holdings and any transactions to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Any foreign person who acquires,... [More]
Weekend temperature breaks record
The Greeley County Experiment Station reported that this year’s high of 97 degrees on October 6 broke the previous record of 95 from 2007. The week’s high temperature of 97 degrees was reported for Saturday, October 5 and recorded on Sunday, October 6. Highs... [More]
Jackrabbits score first season win over Satanta
Photo caption: Caleb Young runs the ball towards the end zone during Friday night’s road game against the Satanta Indians as Drayke DaSilva, Logan Harris, and Luke Grubb block for him. The Tribune Jackrabbits traveled to Satanta Friday evening to take on the Indians. ... [More]
More News
- Prairie Palooza event this Saturday
- County Health Nurse Lisa Moritz receives Dorothy Woodin Award
- New sign honors track and field, cross country champions
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- Greeley County Health Services, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
- Fall Homecoming royalty crowned
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OPINIONS
Volunteers are the heart of our community
As we celebrate National 4-H Week this week, 4-H Members across the country are celebrating this wonderful youth organization with Friends, Family, and the Communities that support this youth development program. In addition to celebrating the hard-work and dedication of... [More]
A tribute to Tribune and her friendly residents
In 2023, we visited our good friends Julie and Bill Lawrence of Tribune, Kansas. We fell in love with Tribune! During one of our subsequent visits, we found and purchased a great house and will move in, in 2026. Everyone, and I mean everyone, we’ve come... [More]
Letter to the community from Superintendent Niehues
Dear families and community members, I hope this message finds you well. I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and engagement with our school community. Over the past few weeks, we have become aware of an issue regarding our school bond vote. As... [More]
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
By Christy Hopkins Sunday, June 30, was day seven for the Hopkins family harvest. There was a day eight, but I had to miss the final field (and the short wheat and terraces, darn it) in order to put together last week’s newspaper. I hope you each had an enjoyable... [More]
Letter to the Editor
I hope this edition of the Greeley County Republican finds all of you doing well. We could certainly use some much-needed rainfall here in Western Kansas! The wheat crop is holding on but is in dire need of a good drink or two. My wife and I moved to Greeley... [More]
Letter to the Editor
Dear People of the Great State of Kansas, Hello! I am a third-grade student in Northern Virginia. Our class is learning about the United States, and I will be teaching our school about the state of Kansas. In May, I will create a display for our State Fair that I hope will... [More]
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