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 was a member of Eastern Star. She was a 4-H leader for many years. She was also a MYF leader.
She married Marlin Stum on June 3, 1956, in Jetmore, Kansas. He passed away on May 22, 2016.
Survivors include 2 sons, Marc (Beverly) Stum of Hutchinson, Todd (Trina) Stum of Nickerson; 2 daughters, Serena (Chris) McGinn of Sedgwick, Michelle (Kenneth) Wilkerson of El Dorado; 10 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers; one sister, and one grandson.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00 p.m., at the Ness City Methodist Church, Ness City, Kansas. Burial followed at the Riverside Cemetery in Ness City.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Ness County Fair Board.
OBITUARIES
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]
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]
More Obituaries
- Brent Wayne Nemechek
- Wayne D. Nelson
- Breanna Michelle Watson
- Ruth Irene Goodrum
- Cindy Joan Korbe
- Raymond Dean Kern
- Vernon L. Waldren’s Memorial Service on July 16
- Arlyce J. Steele
SPORTS
Lady Jackrabbits earn post-season volleyball honors
Jeryn Stewart, left, was named All-League and was All-State Honorable Mention. Jadyn Mangan, center, was named to the First Team All-League and to the Second Team All-State. Jadence Stewart, right, was named to the First Team All-League and the First Team All-State. Photo by... [More]
Greeley County Trap Team claims fall conference title, Brodey Grubb earns top male spot
Photo caption: Senior Brodey Grubb was the Champion male shooter in Kansas Conference 4. He only missed eight total targets all season. Courtesy photo. By Jennifer Hopkins, Trap Team Co-Coach The Greeley County Trap Team closed out the fall in exciting fashion... [More]
Red and White Scrimmage
The Lady Jackrabbits basketball team (back row, in black) took on a group of Jackrabbit alums at Saturday night’s Red and White Scrimmage. Pictured standing, from left to right, are Mia Reynolds, Annabelle Schneider, Bryleigh Nix, Jadence Stewart, Jadyn Mangan, Kenna Bain,... [More]
Lady Jackrabbits enjoy a week of wins
Photo caption: Brielle Harkness, #3, and Reagan Hahn look to take the ball from an Atwood player while Tylee Cavenee, #10, and Briana Martinez, #35 look on. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger. The Lady Jackrabbits hosted the Rawlins County Buffaloes on Thursday, November 21. ... [More]
Reffing class assist with C games
Jadyn Mangan, Addy Kennedy, Shaydan Howell, Kenna Bain, Mia Reynolds, Taittum Bain, and Annabelle Schneider got to put their new reffing skills to use during Tuesday’s C games against Weskan. The students are taking a reffing class at Greeley County Schools.
Jackrabbits defeat Buffaloes in A, B play; C team falls to Coyotoes, Buffaloes
Photo caption: Ruben Coello had seven assists in Thursday evening’s game against Rawlins County. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger. The Jackrabbits tipped off their third week of the season Tuesday, November 19, as they hosted the Weskan Coyotes in a full game of C... [More]
Lady Jackrabbits go 1-1 in A action, split B, and win C game
Photo caption: Tylee Cavenee drives to the basket during Tuesday night’s home game against Quinter. The Lady Jackrabbits hosted the Quinter Bulldogs on Tuesday, November 12. “We did really well in the first half, holding them to just 12 points,”... [More]
Jackrabbit Boys go 5-0 in A, B, and C action
Photo caption: Knox Mangan had 12 points during Tuesday’s 34-33 win over the Quinter Bulldogs. Tuesday, November 12, the Greeley County Jackrabbits hosted the Quinter Bulldogs for an afternoon and evening of basketball action. The C team played a single 10-minute... [More]
More Sports
- Lady Jackrabbits sweep Sharon Springs in season opener
- Junior High Boys defeat Sharon Springs in A, B action, lose C game
- Mangan to play in All-Star Volleyball game this Sunday
- Freshman Jailyn Brandl medals at State Cross Country Meet
- Jackrabbits finish season with a win
- Lady Jackrabbits win sub-state championship, advance to state tourney
- Brandl qualifies for state meet in Wamego Saturday
- Jackrabbits fall to Dighton Hornets, gear up for final game against Satanta
NEWS
Digital Disconnect: Youth are always connected, but often feel alone
Today’s teens carry access to the world in their pockets. Through their cell phones, they can connect with others via social media, texts, and calls, learn about any topic, create content, take photos, order supplies, do complicated math equations; the possibilities are... [More]
Greeley County Republican brings home three first place awards
Photo caption: Sheryl Crotinger, Christy Hopkins, and Jeff Crockett won first place in the Kansas Press Association’s 2024 Awards of Excellence contest for their coverage of the 2023 boys’ state basketball championship win. Photo by Simone Vogt. The Greeley... [More]
Water system test planned for next Friday, Dec. 13
On Friday, December 13, Tribune water customers may notice some changes in available water pressure as Unified Greeley County Municipal Services District personnel test out a new VFD system. The variable frequency drive (VFD) system is designed to help maintain pressure in... [More]
Temperatures remain mild through holiday week
Photo caption: Big, fluffy snowflakes fell over Broadway around 12 noon on Wednesday, November 27. Aside from brief snow flurries on Wednesday, November 27, Thanksgiving week remained mostly dry. The week’s high of 57 degrees was recorded on Tuesday, November... [More]
Notes from the Health Department
The Greeley County Health Department is participating in the Community Testing Partner program through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) to offer free COVID-19 testing. There is no cost to be tested, and we do not bill insurance for this service. Testing... [More]
Wheatland Electric Awards $4,500 to Four Organizations Chosen in Our Annual Sharing Success Charity Challenge
SCOTT CITY–We are excited to announce that the winner of this year’s Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc.’s Sharing Success Charity Challenge is Family Crisis Center, Inc. The non-profit organization based in Great Bend serves individuals in 10 central... [More]
Senator Moran completes 105 county visits in 2024
MANHATTAN, KS. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) released the following statement after visiting Osage County this week – completing his visits to all 105 Kansas counties in 2024: “Traveling to all 105 counties gives me the opportunity to connect with thousands... [More]
Christmas Open House rings in holiday season
Tribune’s Christmas Open House was celebrated by Greeley County residents and people from surrounding communities last Friday night. Those attending enjoyed a relatively warm evening for outdoor activities. Business owners shared positive feedback about the evening’s... [More]
More News
- Fire, EMS hold extrication exercise
- Shop Greeley County for Christmas
- Jackrabbits take second at Wichita County Scholars Bowl Meet
- Board of Supervisors meeting notes
- Seasonal temperatures lead into Thanksgiving
- Tribune’s Christmas Open House this Friday, November 22
- Moderate temperatures for third week in November
- Board of Supervisors meeting notes from Tuesday, November 12
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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