Oleta M. Berquist
Oleta M. Bergquist, age 95, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, at the Greeley County Hospital in Tribune.
She was born to Charles Hugo and Mary Elizabeth Swilley Thon on December 13, 1929, in Manning of Scott County. She was a lifelong resident of the community. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. She enjoyed her social groups like the Red Hat club, meeting with people at the Senior Center, bowling, tending to her flowers, decorating for Christmas, serving in the VFW Auxiliary, and she loved playing many different card games.
Oleta married Andy Bergquist on November 27, 1964, in Canon City, Colorado. He passed away on May 31, 1998.
Survivors include two daughters, Deborah and Warren Kuttler of Tribune, Sandra Lewis of Tribune, four grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Oleta is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and siblings- Lester, Helen, Beulah, Hazel, Neva, Ronald, Wayne, and Letha - and one son, Chester.
Funeral Services were held at the First Baptist Church in Tribune, on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Shanon Schneider presiding.
Public Visitation was held on Thursday, July 17, from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on July 18, from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Price and Sons Funeral Home, 322 2nd St., in Tribune.
Memorials may be given in memory of Oleta to the “Melven O. Kuder Sr. Senior Center” or the “First Baptist Church” in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 161, Leoti, KS, 67861.
OBITUARIES
Jane Ellen (Dixon) Scarffe
Jane Ellen (Dixon) Scarffe, 72, of Lawrence died after a long battle with illnesses on October 27, 2025. She was born on December 10, 1952, in Pueblo, Colo. Jane was the daughter of Wm. Vern “Vee” Dixon, Jr., and Shirley Jane (Rudd) Dixon. Jane grew up in Tribune... [More]
Mary Ann Krebs
Mary Ann Krebs, age 78, passed away at her home on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Tribune. She was born on March 12, 1947, in Tribune to Raymond and Goldie Jones Kuder. Mary Ann spent most of her life in Tribune with brief visits to Seattle, Washington; Lamar, Colorado;... [More]
Rodney Alan Paxman
Rodney Alan Paxman, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at his home in Marion, Kansas. He was born on July 22, 1961, to Donald and Joan Donovan Paxman in Tribune. He lived most of his life and worked as a mechanic, and was the tire guy. When he wasn’t... [More]
Memorial services for Mary Ann Krebs
Mary Ann Krebs, age 78, passed away at her home on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Tribune. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the Price and Sons Funeral Home, 322 2nd St., Tribune, Kansas at 10:30 a.m. (Mountain). Inurnment will follow at the Greeley... [More]
Amy Dawn Kessler
Amy Dawn Kessler, 53, of Hope, Kansas passed away on September 24, 2025, in Olathe. She was born on June 23, 1972, in Tribune to Hugh and Elaine Beedy. Amy dedicated much of her life to caring for others, working as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the health care industry.... [More]
Jacqueline “Jackie” Marie Hutchins
Jacqueline “Jackie” Marie Hutchins, age 92, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Hope Springs Care Center in Sharon Springs She was born on January 8, 1933, in Mountain View, Missouri, the daughter of Jack Tranbarger and Olive (Gibson) Fecht. Jackie moved... [More]
Richard Marion Martin
Richard Marion Martin, age 77, passed away August 16, 2025, at his home in Tribune. He was born May 15, 1948, in Ashley County, Arkansas to Omer C. and Lena Mae (Linder) Lewis. The family moved to Tribune in his childhood years where he attended Greeley County Schools.... [More]
Joan Ray Smith
Joan Ray Smith, age 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the Hope Springs Nursing Home in Sharon Springs. She was born on March 28, 1929, in Doon, Iowa, to Ralph and Alice Kloek Ray. Joan graduated in 1947 from Oak Ridge High School, Oak Ridge, Tennessee,... [More]
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SPORTS
Stewarts named to First Team, All League
Photo caption: Jadence Stewart, a senior, was named to the Northwest Kansas League’s First Team. Jadence Stewart, a senior, and Jeryn Stewart, a sophomore, have been named to the first team with All-League Honors from the Northwest Kansas League. Jadence’s... [More]
Stewart to compete in Four-State All-Star Game
Jadence Stewart, Greeley County senior, will join volleyball players from Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, and Colorado for the Four-State All-Star Game to be played on Sunday, November 16, at Allen Field House on the Highland Community College campus in Highland, Kansas. ... [More]
Junior High Lady Jackrabbits sweep Wildcats in season opener
Photo caption: Reagan Hahn drives to the basket during Thursday afternoon’s A game against the Sharon Springs Wildcats. The Junior High Lady Jackrabbits hosted the Wallace County (Sharon Springs) Wildcats on Thursday, November 6, 2025 for their season opener. The... [More]
Jackrabbits drop two to neighboring Wallace County Wildcats
Photo caption: Ruben Coello, #10, passes the ball to Paul Marcelino, #23, during Thursday afternoon’s A game. The Jackrabbits hosted the neighboring Wallace County (Sharon Springs) Wildcats on Thursday, November 6, for both teams’ season opener. The... [More]
High School JV Volleyball
Photo caption: The Lady Jackrabbits JV squad played several matches this year, finishing their season on a high note with two wins.
The Jackrabbit Wrestling Club returns
For kids aged kindergarten – 6th Grade The Jackrabbit Wrestling Club is back! Kids are invited to join and learn the fundamentals of wrestling in a fun, energetic, and encouraging environment. Location: The CYAT Center Season starts: Tuesday, December 8, 2025 (after... [More]
Brandl finishes ninth at State Cross Country
Photo caption: Sophomore Jailyn Brandl finished in 9th place at Saturday’s 1A State Meet in Wamego. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger. Jailyn Brandl, a sophomore, placed ninth at the 1A KSHSAA Meet on Saturday, November 1, in Wamego. Jailyn completed the course in a time... [More]
Jackrabbits defeat Elkhart Wildcats, 42-22
Photo caption: Bishop Talbott, #99, Caleb Young, and Santiago Mora pursue an Elkhart player. The Greeley County Jackrabbits hosted the Elkhart Wildcats on Thursday night, October 30, for a Week 9, post-season game. Though neither team had qualified for district play,... [More]
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- Lady Jackrabbits are headed to state: Brandl, Moritz to compete in Wamego
- Jackrabbits fall to Dighton Hornets
- Junior High Volleyball scores second, first place finishes at NWKL
- Jackrabbits finish season with loss to Indians
- Lady Jackrabbits finish regular season with wins over Deerfield, Western Plains
- Cross Country runners compete in Hoxie
- Jackrabbits fall to Wheatland/Grinnell, 8-34
- Junior High Volleyball teams finish regular season play with home wins
NEWS
Fall harvest continues in Greeley County
Branson Harris, Kashen Nelson, and Kyler Wilcox (in the grain cart) cut milo for Alan Wineinger in the southeast part of Greeley County this past weekend. Local estimates indicate that the milo harvest is approximately 65% complete while the corn harvest is closer to 90% finished.... [More]
Unofficial Greeley County General Election Results
Photo caption: Jeri Farmer Smith cast her ballot for Greeley County School board members on Tuesday, November 4. Horace residents also elected a mayor and city council members. Reported voter turnout was 22%. Tuesday, November 4, 2025 USD #200, Greeley County Schools... [More]
4-H Christmas Tree Sales
It is hard to believe, but that time of the year is fast approaching! The 4-H Clubs of Greeley County will once again be selling Christmas trees for the community. We will have a variety of trees in various heights. We can also special order a “flocked”... [More]
Christmas Open House set for Friday, Nov. 21
Tribune’s Christmas Open House, a magical night filled with fun for all ages, is scheduled for Friday, November 21. Activities are scheduled throughout the day by a variety of businesses and organizations within the community. Free Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides will begin... [More]
The Invaluable Work of KSDS Assistance Dogs: Local advocate highlights the life-changing impact of service dogs
Photo caption: Howard and Maggie Votruba pose with their dogs Comet and Bolton. Comet assists Howard in his daily life and Bolton is in training to be a service dog. Local advocate highlights the life-changing impact of service dogs and the organization behind them. Many... [More]
Board of Supervisors meeting notes
Monday, November 10, 2025, 1 p.m. Supervisors present: Chairman Steve Mangan, Alan Waggoner, Scott Steele and Stan Shafer Others present: County Clerk Jerri Young, County Treasurer Diane Gentry, Unified Administrator Jeff Crockett, Utility Administrator Stephanie Elliott,... [More]
Hard freezes advance milo harvest
Photo caption: Despite several freezes, the mums in front of Moser Law Office and James V. Myers, CPA, still looked vibrant Saturday morning, November 8. The overnight low dropped down into the teens over the weekend, leaving a fine layer of early-morning frost and helping... [More]
The volunteer fire departments protecting rural Kansas face an emergency – finding enough joiners
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- Honoring our Veterans: History of Military Dog Tags
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- Annual Turkey Shoot
- Hunters Breakfast
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- 4-H Christmas Tree Sales
- Greeley County Schools Board of Education Agenda
OPINIONS
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]
Letter to the editor: Political uncertainty shakes Kansas farmland values, and prosperity hangs in the balance
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From the Editor’s desk: Reflecting on the Symphony in the Flint Hills
Saturday, June 14, was the grand finale of the Symphony of the Flint Hills, which celebrated a 20-year run of welcoming guests onto the open prairie to enjoy a performance by the Kansas City Symphony. This year’s theme was “Prairie Sunset” and as the... [More]
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Letter to the Editor: Donald Trump is not our king
Donald Trump is not our king. He was elected with less than 50 percent of the popular vote and his margin of victory was 1.5 percent. There is no mandate in those numbers. Our elected members of Congress have a sworn duty to support and defend the Constitution and the... [More]
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