Jenny Lynn McClelland, age 32, of Colby passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020 in an accident in Wallace County. Jenny was born May 15, 1988 to Jimmie R. and Elaine K. (Swift) McClelland in Goodland.
Jenny grew up and went to school in Goodland. She enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, animals and spending time with her family and friends. She worked as a Rural Mail Associate for the United States Postal Service.
She was preceded in death by her dad, Jimmie; and her grandparents, James and Janice McClelland and Kleo and Janet Swift.
Jenny is survived by her fiancé, Kyle Harold of Colby, KS; mother, Elaine McClelland of Goodland, KS; brother, Tyler McClelland of Goodland, KS; and many other family and friends.
Memorials may be designated to Jenny McClelland Memorial Fund and may be left at the service or may be sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, KS 67735. For information or condolences visit www.batemanfuneral.com
Evelyn Rose (Keefe) Sexson, age 94, of Weskan, KS passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025 at Hope Springs Care Center in Sharon Springs, KS. Born June 13, 1930 in Winsted, MN as the youngest of 7 children to Daniel and Mary Keefe. A longtime resident of Weskan,... [More]
William Verdell (Bill) Mai was called home to his Savior on December 29, 2024 at Greeley County Hospital in Tribune, Kansas. Bill was born on June 21, 1936, at the family farm in Wallace County to William and Martha (Deines) Mai--the fourth of six surviving children. He... [More]
Evan Fredrick Grund, 85, passed away December 28, 2024 at Leisure Homestead in Stafford, KS. He was born September 26, 1939 on the family farm in Wallace County, KS to Leslie and Juanita (Mather) Grund. Evan married Delores (Wise) Grund April 19, 1964. Evan graduated from... [More]
Evadene McMillen, age 97, of Goodland passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at the Goodland Regional Medical Center. Evadene was born to Will and Vica (Newell) Cullens on September 16, 1927 in Wallace, Kansas. She grew up in Logan County with her parents and 3 brothers.... [More]
Troy Wayne Funk, Holyoke, CO formerly of Sharon Springs KS, passed away at his home surrounded by his wife and family. Troy was born to Wayne Funk and Lois (Lane) Funk in Tribune KS. Troy married the love of his life on April 15, 1967, Mary Jo (Whisler) Funk. To... [More]
John Roscoe Hurley, age 79, died in Wichita, Kansas on November 4, 2024. After living most of his adult life in Wallace County, KS, he moved to the Ranch House Nursing Home in Garden City, KS. He was born June 6, 1945 in Phoenix Arizona, the son of John W. and Alene E. (Whiteman)... [More]
On October 31, 2024, at the age of 88, Ronald Neil Howard peacefully passed into glory at Keefe Memorial Hospital in Cheyenne Wells, CO. Ronnie was born on May 8th, 1936, to Deloris and E.G. “Buster” Howard in Abernathy, Texas. There were 6 children born from this... [More]
Gregory Joseph Roth, 77, passed away in his sleep surrounded by family following a lengthy illness on October 22, 2024. He was born on August 2, 1947, in Great Bend, Kansas, the youngest of six children born to Robert (Bob) and Mary Roth. When Greg was two years old, the family... [More]
On January 21 Weskan Coyotes took on the Bobcats of Bethune, Colo at home. The boys won with a final score of 64 to 28, with Trey Allen scoring his 1,500th point during the game. The girls also won by a final score of 60 to 51.
1s trow: Makenna Gibbs, Jersi Benisch, Jaelyn Daily, Mya Funk, Jaretsy Romero, 2nd row: Coach Braydon Summers, Makenzie Woolf, Zuri Spresser, Kallie Richardson, Lyla Pearce, Olivia Kuhlman, Assistant Coach Cassondra Summers. 1st row: Gage Cox, Trell... [More]
WCHS Winter Homecoming Royalty was crowned on Friday, January 17, 2025. Queen Jaelyn Daily is the daughter of David & Jori Daily. King Joe Edwards is the son of Cameron & Rebecca Edwards.
It is “Final Review” time in the County Appraiser’s Office. We will be driving through the entire county to review the conditions of buildings to ensure that we are valuing all properties accurately. We will be driving a county vehicle very slowly down... [More]
RAW Ministry is moving the clothes closet. The new location is 130 N Main Street in Sharon Springs. We will be open every Tuesday afternoon from 1 - 4:30 and Saturday mornings from 8 - 11 :30. Our trailer will be parked behind the building if you would like to drop off... [More]
Producers Can Enroll in the 2025 Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Beginning Jan. 21 and Dairy Margin Coverage Beginning Jan.29 WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the 2025 enrollment periods for... [More]
On Monday, January 13th, Wallace County Officials were sworn in to office. Wallace County Clerk Micaila Lock swears in Commissioner Brian Gailey, Sheriff Marshall Unruh, Register of Deeds Maggie Figurilli, and Commissioner Will Walker.
Storm spotters are one of the National Weather Service’s most important assets during severe weather. Storm spotters are our eyes out in the field that help us better understand what our weather instruments are showing us. The National Weather Service, in conjunction... [More]
Peak travel season may be over, but that doesn't mean that we are closing up shop at the Fort Wallace Museum! We have re-vamped winter hours that are already underway - you can visit Mon - Sat 10-4 MT this winter, weather permitting. If there is questionable weather, you can... [More]
It’s that time again in Wallace! It’s Rodeo Time! This year’s 70th Edition of the Fort Wallace Rodeo is shaping up to be a special one! There are again two performances; Saturday May 25 at 7 pm MDT and then on Sunday May 26 at 5 pm MDT. Admission... [More]
This past weekend, the Fort Wallace Museum had record-breaking attendance at the annual Symposium, and an equally successful Fundraiser Banquet. Around 90 people were in attendance at the day’s lectures and presentations, with attendees from all over Kansas, as well as... [More]
The Guardians of the Fort Wallace Museum will host their annual symposium and banquet on Saturday, March 16, at the museum, with symposium beginning at 8:30 am MDT and Capt. Keogh’s Emerald Banquet at 5 pm MDT. The theme of this year’s events is “The Moccasin... [More]
The Christmas Season approaches! Our annual Candlelight Christmas Service will be held on Sunday, December 3rd at 5:00 MT, starting at the 1888 Bethany Lutheran Church located on the west side of our Museum grounds. The traditional Swedish Lutheran service in the historic atmosphere... [More]
On Thursday evening, Nov. 2nd, come on over at 6 pm to hear a most talented musician, mandolinist and singer/songwriter John DePew! We will be hosting John inside the 1888 Bethany Lutheran Church. John Depew is a Kansas-based musician, songwriter, and traveler with a knack for... [More]
The fall travel season has featured strong attendance at the Fort Wallace Museum, with many retired couples and international travelers coming through. Our RV Park has also been busy, with many people staying to experience the local flavor of Wallace County. Our summer hours... [More]
This past Friday and Saturday, the Fort Wallace Museum grounds once again sprang to life -this time with the sights and sounds of a Native American village. 10 traditional tipis glowed in the sun, as well as military tents and a complete 1800s chuckwagon set-up. During Friday’s... [More]
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