Patrick L. “Pat†Grubb
Patrick L. “Pat” Grubb, age 81, passed away on Jan. 26, 2023, after a brief illness at CHRISTUS Spohn Shoreline Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. A “winter Texan,” Pat was a lifelong resident of Tribune, Kansas.
Pat was born on March 16, 1941, in Garden City, Kansas, to George D. and Minnie H. Grubb. Pat was a 1959 graduate of Greeley County High School and attended Hutchinson Community College. On July 30, 1963, Pat married Patricia A. “Patty” Arnold in Denver, Colorado, and the couple made their home in Tribune, Kansas, where he owned and operated Grubb Electric.
Pat was an avid hunter and fisherman, and upon his retirement in 2009, he and Patty spent winters in Aransas Pass, Texas, where he enjoyed fishing in the Gulf.
Pat is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Patty, and their two children, Doug (Nicole) of Centennial, Colorado, and Dawn (Jennifer) of Overland Park, Kansas. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Kale, Dane, Olivia and Ellis; brothers John of Horace, Kansas, and Harold of Tribune; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Pat was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jerry, and sister, Laura.
Per Pat’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held.
OBITUARIES
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]
Daryl Eugene Miller
Daryl Eugene Miller, 79, of Tribune, Kansas, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, following a year long battle with cancer. Daryl was born on November 2, 1946, to Jesse James Miller and Gladys Gill Miller. The youngest of five children he was a lifelong resident of Tribune.... [More]
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SPORTS
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.
Lady Jackrabbits wrap regular season play with wins over Coyotes, Indians
Photo caption: Sophomore Charlize Shafer played aggressive defense during Thursday night’s win over the Weskan Coyotes. The Lady Jackrabbits made the relatively short drive to Weskan Thursday, February 19, to take on the Coyotes in varsity basketball action. The... [More]
Jackrabbits finish regular season play with wins over Weskan, St. Francis
Photo caption: The varsity starters, which includes Gael Yanez, #35; Marco Coello, #1; Jamir Yanez, #34; Rowdy Grubb, #3; and Braxon Mangan, #0, worked to keep the Coyotes out of the lane last Thursday evening. The Greeley County Jackrabbits traveled to Weskan on Thursday,... [More]
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NEWS
Farmers attend Scoular Company producer event, hear economic market update
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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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Board of Supervisors meeting notes
Notes by Sheryl Crotinger Monday, March 9, 2026 1 p.m. Supervisors present: Steve Mangan, Monty Moritz, Alan Waggoner, and Scott Steele Others present: County Clerk Jerri Young, Unified Administrator Jeff Crockett, Utility Administrator Stephanie Elliott, Marylin Kleymann,... [More]
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March comes in like a lamb
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Unapproved USD #200 meeting minutes
Unapproved minutes of the regular meeting of the USD #200 Board of Education held February 9, 2026, 8 a.m. Board members: Sheryl Crotinger, Shanon Schneider, Aaron Myers, Kenton Mangan, Shea Stewart, Jessica Alexander, and Scott Clevenger. Superintendent John Niehues,... [More]
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OPINIONS
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Letter to the Editor
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Letter to the Editor
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Letter to the Editor
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Letter to the Editor
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- Open letter to Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall
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- Volunteers are the heart of our community
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