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 was a single and dedicated mother to four boys. Also, she worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation where she eventually became the first female supervisor in the state. She held this position until her retirement. During her retirement years, she would volunteer at the local thrift store to pass her time. Ultimately, she would move from Tribune to be closer to her grandchildren.
Surviving children of Rose are Joe (Sheila) Holmes of Houston, Texas; Tim (Jan) Holmes of Ogden, Utah; Don (Aniceia) Holmes of Deltona, Florida; and Jeff (Stephanie) Holmes of Hutchinson.
Rose has 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Surviving siblings are Frank (Karen) Nemechek and Don Nemechek of Tribune. She was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Rosie Nemechek, a brother, Larry Nemechek, a granddaughter Stephanie Holmes, and a great grandson James Tarrant.
A celebration of life is being planned for late spring of 2025 to take place in Tribune.
OBITUARIES
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]
Jeffrey Todd McNeely
Jeffrey Todd McNeely, age 60, of Goodland, KS, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado. Jeff was born November 16,1963 to Larry McNeely and Catherine Fluke in Kit Carson, Colorado. He lived in Kit Carson and Eads, CO in his... [More]
Manetta Viola Wetzel
Manetta Wetzel, 89, of Livingston, Texas, passed away at Pine Ridge Health Care and Rehabilitation in Livingston on July 5, 2024, from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease. Mrs. Wetzel was born Manetta Viola Younger on November 10, 1934, in rural Greeley... [More]
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]
More Obituaries
- Breanna Michelle Watson
- Ruth Irene Goodrum
- Cindy Joan Korbe
- Raymond Dean Kern
- Vernon L. Waldren’s Memorial Service on July 16
- Arlyce J. Steele
- Graveside services scheduled for Erv and Ramona Younger
- Madison Annaleen Marsh
SPORTS
Lady Jackrabbits finish regular season with three home wins
Photo caption: The Lady Jackrabbits honored their two senior players Jadyn Mangan and Taittum Bain at Tuesday night’s home quad meet. The Tribune Lady Jackrabbits hosted a home quad Tuesday, October 15, squaring off against Heartland Christian, Western Plains, and... [More]
It’s getting more exciting for the Lady Rabbits
Photo caption: From left to right, Jeryn Stewart, Jadyn Mangan, Sara Pando, Taittum Bain, Jadence Stewart, and Addy Kennedy celebrate an ace serve during last Tuesday’s game against Deerfield. The 2024 Jackrabbit volleyball team – the Lady Rabbits -... [More]
Cross Country runners compete in Hoxie
Photo caption: Deacon Gooch and Kamden Klotz finished 18th and 20th respectively in last Thursday’s Junior High boys race at Hoxie. Photo by Trista Shafer. Members of the Junior High and High School Cross Country teams traveled to Hoxie last Thursday, October 17,... [More]
Jackrabbits fall to Wheatland/Grinnell Friday night
The Jackrabbits hosted Wheatland/Grinnell last Friday night for a 6 p.m. kick-off game. The Titans pulled out to an early lead and the Jackrabbits, despite a strong defensive outing, were unable to overcome the team’s lead. “Defensively speaking, we... [More]
Lady Jackrabbits play Wichita County, Ness City, and St. Francis
Photo caption: Tylee Cavenee, center, passes the ball as Julia Hopkins, Brielle Harkness, Brooklyn Clevenger, and Tenley Stewart watch for the next move. The Greeley County Junior High Volleyball team had the privilege to travel to Leoti on Monday, October 14 to play Wichita... [More]
Jackrabbits win final game of the season over St. Francis Indians
Photo caption: Quarterback Kolten Myers scored three of the team’s touchdowns against the St. Francis Indians last Thursday. The Junior High Jackrabbits traveled to St. Francis to take on the Indians in their final game of the season. The first quarter remained... [More]
Greeley County High School Cheerleaders
The Greeley County High School Cheerleaders, alongside the Greeley County Pep Band, kept the crowd energized during Friday night’s home game against Wheatland/Grinnell. Pictured from left to right are Maggie Votruba, Alexis Chavez, Mary Kathryn Votruba, Greta Massmann,... [More]
Lady Jackrabbits win four, drop two matches last week
Photo caption: Junior Hailey Nolan had an ace during Tuesday night’s game against Sharon Springs. At a quad meet in Sharon Springs last Tuesday evening, the Lady Jackrabbits claimed two wins over Dighton and Quinter before falling to the Sharon Springs Wildcats... [More]
More Sports
- Jackrabbits fall to Logan/Palco, 0-52
- Junior High Jackrabbits fall to Bulldogs
- Schneider and Reynolds are state bound in doubles
- Jackrabbits have successful league meet in Sharon Springs Tuesday
- Junior High Lady Jackrabbits go 1-2 against the Quinter Bulldogs
- JV Tennis wraps their season with two Scott City meets
- Schneider and Reynolds Take 2nd in #1 Doubles at Scott City
- Varsity Tennis Team Ties for League Champions
NEWS
Library Director Ronna Schmidt to retire this week, reception today
Editor’s Note: A come-and-go reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Greeley County Library this Wednesday afternoon, October 30. *** After 14 years at the Greeley County Library, with 12 as its director, Ronna Schmidt is retiring this Thursday, October 31. ... [More]
Schneider and Reynolds medal in 1-2-3-4A State Tennis at Wichita
Photo caption: Mia Reynolds and Annabelle Schneider placed 12th in doubles at last weekend’s state tournament in Wichita. Photo by Wendi Schneider. The doubles team and coaches started their journey to Wichita Thursday morning October 17 with a send-off at the school.... [More]
Soup Supper Tonight
The soup supper at the Methodist Church is tonight from 4:30 to 6:30. Take out and delivery are available; call 620-376-4867 after 4:00. Choose from chicken & noodles, cheesy broccoli, chili, ham & beans, cheesy potato, taco soup and minestrone. Free will... [More]
Early voting starting soon, election November 5
Polls will be open on Tuesday, November 5, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. MT at the Greeley County Courthouse. Early voting will begin on Tuesday, October 29 and will run through 12 noon on Monday, November 4. Early voting can be completed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00... [More]
Board of Supervisors Candidate Forum held Wednesday, October 16
Photo caption: Candidates for the Unified Greeley County Board of Supervisors participated in a candidate forum last Wednesday night at the Greeley County 4-H Building. From left to right are Stanley Shafer, Jeri Farmer Smith, Pamela Forbes, Monty Moritz, Alan Waggoner, Justin... [More]
2024 County Fair Premium Checks
All exhibitors at the Greeley County Fair (4-H, Open Class, Booth and Float) who received a ribbon, also received a County Fair Premium Check. These checks are available at the Greeley County Extension Office (1001 Ingalls Avenue). Checks not picked up by November... [More]
GCHS hosts Frontier Health Symposium
Photo caption: Dr. Chad Jenkins facilitated a panel with Ross Marlow, Max Merschberger, Sarah Wamsley, and Janie Schmidt at last Friday’s Frontier Health Symposium. Greeley County Health Services, in cooperation with KU Area Health Education Center, hosted a Frontier... [More]
Save the Date for Tribune’s Christmas Open House: Friday, November 22
Join your friends and neighbors Friday, November 22, 2024 for a tree-mendous time at Tribune’s Christmas Open House. A full slate of festive, free activities is scheduled, sure to delight children and adults alike. Downtown stores will be open late for holiday shopping,... [More]
More News
- Christmas Décor Swap at the Library
- Welcome rain falls over the weekend
- Board of Supervisors Special Meeting
- Board of Supervisors Special Meeting
- Plainvew School District renovates library
- State of Nursing in Kansas report released by the Kansas Nursing Workforce Center
- Commerce Announces New Round of Funding for HEAL Grants
- Senator Moran visits with downtown business owners Monday morning
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]
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
The new Soloviev grain terminal five miles east of Sheridan Lake, Weskan Grain, as of this date has shipped approximately 987 rail cars of grain since September of 2023. Bartlett and Co. has shipped a considerable number of cars during this same period. This is a... [More]
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]
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