Walter James Waldren
Walter James Waldren, age 54, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Wichita County, Kansas. He was born on October 28, 1970, in Leoti, Kansas, the son of Walter Donald and Carolyn Lea Lemmer Waldren. He was a farmer.
James married Mary Jane Kelley on April 22, 1994, in Scott City, Kansas.
To this union, Ashley Nicohl was born on July 12, 1995.
James graduated from Weskan High School in the spring of 1989. He then attended Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland, Kansas for welding and graduated in the spring of 1991.
He liked working with his dad, Donald. He was a master craftsman like his father, making furniture and cutting different designs with a plasma cutter. He would help anyone and he didn’t mind telling you what he thought. James loved his old pickup and his everyday companion, his dog, Sloan. James also loved playing with his grandkids, Landen & Jaxton; he was Papa to them.
Survivors include his daughter Ashley Nicohl Waldren & Jordan Nemechek of Tribune; his mother Carolyn Lea Waldren of Leoti;, three sisters Karolyn & Elias Moreno of Dallas, Texas; Katrina & Eric Hoffman of Horace; and Karla & Rick Dilling of California, Kentucky; two grandsons - Landen & Jaxton Nemechek of Tribune; and many friends, relatives, aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his father Walter Donald Waldren.
Graveside Memorial Services were held at 11:00 a.m. (Mountain Time) on Monday, March 24, 2025, at the Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune with Steve Payne presiding.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the James Waldren Memorial Fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 161, Leoti, Kansas 67861.
OBITUARIES
Fred Hiram Crotinger
Fred Hiram Crotinger, 76, of Tribune, Kansas, passed away on October 23, 2026, leaving behind a family who will deeply miss him and find comfort in knowing he is reunited with his beloved wife, Kathy. Fred was born on December 15, 1949, in Tribune to William H. and June Glenn... [More]
Evelyn V. Schneider
Evelyn V. Schneider, 95, passed away on October 22, 2026, at Greeley County Long Term Care in Tribune. She was born February 21, 1931, in Hastings, Nebraska, the daughter of Lester and Agnes Walkemeyer Caylor. Evelyn grew up in Axtell and graduated with the class of 1949. She... [More]
Gordon Wesley Gillock
Gordon Wesley Gillock died peacefully at Via Christi St, Joseph on Wednesday October 7, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 80. Gordon was a graduate of Deerfield High School and went on to Oklahoma Panhandle State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in... [More]
Margaret Troutman
A memorial service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Margaret Troutman, will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ray Matteson of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in the Veterans... [More]
Ronald L. Koehn
Ronald L. Koehn, age 78, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the Greeley County Health Services in Tribune. He was born on November 26, 1947, in Greensburg to Alfred D. & Elma Giesel Koehn. Ron moved his family to Tribune in the late 60s, having moved... [More]
Jerry Lee Huddleston
Jerry Lee Huddleston, age 72, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Greeley County Health Services in Tribune. He was born on February 4, 1954, in Tribune to Howard B. Huddleston and Lillian M. Luekenga Kubo. He was a Journeyman Lineman for Wheatland Electric... [More]
Andrew Duke Stewart
Andrew Duke Stewart, known to many as “Duke” in his younger years and “Andy” thereafter, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Western Prairie Senior Living Center in Ulysses at the age of 86. Andy was... [More]
Mary Josephine Loper
Mary Jo Loper, age 75, passed away on July 28, 2026, at her home in Overland Park, KS. She was born on May 5, 1951 in Great Bend, KS. She was raised by her aunt and uncle, Floretta and Marion Otstott in Tribune. Mary Jo married Raymond Morgan in 1969 and divorced in 1979. She... [More]
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SPORTS
Jackrabbits recognized with post-season league, state honors
Photo caption: Gael Yanez. Photo by Jeff Crockett. Four Jackrabbits have been recognized with post-season honors for volleyball and football. Junior Jeryn Stewart was named to the Kansas Volleyball Association State All-Tournament Team, which is selected by non-participating... [More]
Lady Jackrabbits score wins in season opener
Photo caption: Kendrix Mangan squared up to shoot a free throw during Thursday night’s A game against the Wallace County Wildcats. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger. The Junior High Lady Jackrabbits tipped off their 2026 basketball season on Thursday, November 5, as they hosted... [More]
Junior High Boys A, B triumph over Wildcats in season opener
Photo caption: Jett Shafer brings the ball towards the basket during Thursday night’s A game against the Wallace County Wildcats. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger. The Junior High Tribune Jackrabbits hosted the Sharon Springs Wildcats on Thursday, November 5, for their season... [More]
Six Jackrabbits compete at State Cross Country; Brandl, Stewart place in top 20
Photo caption: Jailyn Brandl, left, and Jeryn Stewart, right placed 12th and 15th, respectively, at Saturday’s 1A KSHSAA Cross Country meet in Wamego. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger. See more cross country coverage on page 7. After qualifying at last week’s sub-state... [More]
Lady Jackrabbits go 1-2 at 1A-DII State Volleyball in Emporia
Photo caption: Ellie Schneider and Charlize Shafer go up for block during Friday’s pool play game against the Argonia Red Raiders at the 1A-DII KSHSAA State Tournament in Emporia. See more volleyball coverage on page 6. After a morning pep rally at Greeley County Schools... [More]
Jackrabbits fall to Tigers to end season
Photo caption: Hayden Myers runs the ball in for a touchdown during last Thursday evening’s game as Coach Austin Coffman cheers in the background. Photo by Jeff Crockett. The Greeley County Jackrabbits football team wrapped up their 2026 season with a loss to the... [More]
Jackrabbits are statebound in cross county, volleyball
Photo caption: The Greeley County Girls’ Cross Country team qualified for this Saturday’s state meet in Wamego after placing first at Saturday’s substate Region B race in Tribune. Pictured from left to right are Jailyn Brandl, Scarlett Shafer, Jeryn Stewart,... [More]
Lady Jackrabbits are state bound for third straight year
Photo caption: The Lady Jackrabbits posed with a few of their devoted fans after Saturday’s substate championship win. In the back row, from left to right, are Tenley Stewart, Scarlett Shafer, Ellie Schneider, Brooklyn Clevenger, Kamri Myers, Tylee Cavenee, and Briana Martinez.... [More]
More Sports
- Lady Jackrabbits’ team plus Mangan, Schmidt are state bound
- Junior High A and B volleyball teams are league champions
- Jackrabbits fall to St. Francis Indians
- Mia Reynolds competes at state tennis
- High School Cheerleaders
- Cross country team competes at Hoxie Invitational
- Jackrabbits fall to Indians in final junior high football game of the year
- Junior High Volleyball team has successful last week of regular season play
NEWS
Official Greeley County Election Results
Photo caption: After all votes were recorded, Greeley County had a 53.93% voter turnout for last week’s election. Above, poll workers Nancy Cavenee and DeAnn Schneider assist a voter while Steve and Theresa Mangan and Ron and Deb Riley mark their selections in the courthouse... [More]
Greeley County Health Services hosts Fall Career Day
Photo caption: Greeley County seniors Britney Helpingstine and Shaydan Howell take part in a Stop the Bleed station at Greeley County Health Services’ Fall Career Day. Rowdy Grubb is in the background. Courtesy photo. Greeley County Health Services hosted a Fall... [More]
Tribune’s Christmas Open House scheduled for Friday, Nov. 20
A day of holiday fun and the kickoff for the Christmas season is scheduled for Friday, November 20, in downtown Tribune. A number of businesses and organizations have events planned throughout the day and evening, and Santa will be on hand to hear the kids’ Christmas gift... [More]
Greeley County Health Services, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Administrative Conference Room September 23, 2026 Call to order: Meeting was called to order at 5:01 p.m. by Chris Dixon, Board Chair. Attending: Chris Dixon, Ben Fisher, Mike Thon, David Schneider, Beth Aeschliman Administration/Staff: Katy Reynolds, CEO; Trice Watts,... [More]
Board of Supervisors meeting notes
Monday, November 9, 2026, 1 p.m. Supervisors present: Chairman Stephen Mangan, Monty Moritz, and Scott Steele Others present: Unified County Clerk Jerri Young, Unified Administrator Jeff Crockett, Utility Administrator Stephanie Elliott, Unified County Treasurer Diane Gentry,... [More]
Unapproved Board of Education meeting minutes
Unapproved minutes of the regular meeting of the USD #200 Board of Education held October 12, 2026, 6 PM Board members present: Sheryl Crotinger, Shanon Schneider, Shea Stewart, Scott Clevenger, Kenton Mangan, and Jessica Alexander. Superintendent John Niehues, 6-12 Principal... [More]
Milo harvest is now underway
Photo caption: Milo harvest is beginning in the area. Layton Hopkins began cutting this field north of Towner, Colo. on Sunday, November 8. After nearly half an inch of rain started the week, conditions were mostly dry, allowing corn and milo harvest to move forward. The... [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]
More News
- Greeley County Health Services announces walk-in clinic, welcomes new providers Andrea Blaszyk and Michelle Brown
- Veterans Day Activities
- 4-H Christmas Tree Sales
- Greeley County Schools Board Agenda
- Senator Moran visits Greeley County Health Services
- Governor Kelly Adds Eight Individuals to Kansas Walk of Honor
- Damp conditions continue to slow fall harvest
- Sales tax question will appear on Nov. 3 Tribune voters’ ballots
OPINIONS
Letter to the Editor – Get out and vote
In 2026, 62% of American adults identify as Christian, a relatively stable figure since 2019, after decades of decline. America’s Muslim population has grown from roughly 0.9% in 2014 to 1.6% in 2026, driven largely by open borders, and high birth rates. (Source: Wikipedia,... [More]
Letter to the Community
To: Greeley County citizens in this voting season in our democracy From: Terry Woodbury, Kansas City American Oversight — a nonpartisan watchdog that protects our democracy by helping citizens gain access to government documents — recently obtained... [More]
Vote NO to keep Kansas courts independent
On August 4, Kansans will decide whether to amend our Constitution and fundamentally change how justices of the Kansas Supreme Court are selected. Whatever one thinks about particular court decisions or individual justices, this vote is about something much larger: whether we... [More]
Open letter to the community: Tilt-A-Whirl plans go sideways
We’re sad and sorry to report that we will not have a Tilt-A-Whirl by the 2026 Greeley County Fair. The seller, a ride company out of Arizona, recently informed the Greeley County Amusement Association board that he would be breaking our contract and not selling the ride... [More]
From the Editor’s iPhone, at the corner of Kiowa County’s Road J and 76
No, there’s not a true intersection there, just a county road, a trail, and a corner post marking the field lines. But there are some free-range yaks - maybe just out of their pen - within a couple of miles. You never know what you’re going to see during harvest…or... [More]
From the editor's desk
Change isn’t my favorite. Though I like to think I’m open-minded and forward-looking, I can become rooted in patterns, comfortable in the way things are done. If I can navigate the mental maze of getting from point A to point Z several times, then just follow... [More]
Letter to the Community: We need lifeguards
How lucky are we to have a small-town swimming pool? Honestly–very. It’s more than just a place to cool off. It’s where summers happen. Kids learn to swim, teens hang out, families relax, and the whole community comes together in one spot. In a small... [More]
In Pursuit: Lesson #1 – From George Washington
Editor’s Note: The Kansas Press Association and Kansas Humanities have partnered to provide access to a series of essays honoring the 250th Anniversary of our nation. There is so much we can learn from the lessons of our past. In Pursuit is a new initiative from... [More]
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- Letter to the Editor
- Letter to the Editor: Trump promises handouts to farmers. Politicians promise development benefits. We pay for it all.
- Letter to the Editor
- Right to repair
- Letter to the Editor
- Letter to the Editor
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