Koons - Russell Funeral Home

03/02/2026

Dallas George Stevens

Longtime Burlington, Colorado resident, Dallas Stevens, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, at Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. Dallas was born on February 6, 1934, in Benkelman, Nebraska, to Fay and Alberta Stevens. He was the fourth of six children and grew up learning life’s lessons alongside his older brothers — hunting, fishing, s***t shooting, and even boxing. From a young age, Dallas understood the value of hard work. He held many...

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02/28/2026

Peter D. Poholek

March 11, 1946 — February 26, 2026 Goodland, Kansas Peter (Pete) David Poholek, a master tradesman and a fixture in our neighborhood who lived his life with steady hands and a generous heart, passed away on February 26, 2026, at the age of 79. Pete was born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, he truly became a part of the fabric of Goodland over the many years he lived here. As a master tradesman, Pete was the man you could always find in...

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02/27/2026

Louise Eleanor Denning

Longtime Sharon Springs, KS resident Louise Denning passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 at the Greeley County Hospital in Tribune, KS. She was 92 years old. Louise Eleanor (Laevenstein) Denning was born on March 15, 1933 in Collyer, KS to Michael and Katherine Laevenstein. Louise attended school in Catholic grade school and Collyer High School. She married Lawrence Denning July 28, 1952 in Collyer, KS at St. Michaels Catholic Church. They enjoyed 72 years of marriage. To this Union...

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02/21/2026

Stan Kramer Funeral Service

02/19/2026

Donna Lee Ruddell

Longtime Goodland, KS resident, Donna Lee Ruddell, 82, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, KS. Donna was born September 28, 1943 to Ed and Dorothy (Bedore) Williams. The family lived in Burlington, Colorado as Donna grew up and attended school. On January 4, 1960, Donna married Richard Ruddell. To this union, three children were born- Sandra Kay, Randy Lee and Richard David. In 1966, the family relocated to Goodland, Kansas for Richard’s...

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02/17/2026

Peggy Jean Pearson

Peggy Jean Pearson, a long time resident of Sharon Springs, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 14th, 2026, just a day after her 92nd birthday. Born on February 13th, 1934, in Weskan, Kansas, Peggy was the daughter of Ray Welsh and Clara Blodgett Welsh. She attended and graduated from Weskan School. Later in life, she graduated from Cosmetology school in Denver, Colorado. Peggy's career in Cosmetology allowed her to touch the lives of many. She demonstrated a deep care for...

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02/16/2026

Stanley Dean Kramer

Stanley Dean Kramer, 64, passed away on February 13, 2026, in Loveland, Colorado, following a sudden illness. Stan was born on July 14, 1961, in Burlington, Colorado, to Max and Mildred Kramer. He was the third of four children—Sherry, Steve, Stan, and Nathan. He spent his childhood helping on the family farm north of Bethune, where he learned the values of hard work and responsibility that would guide him throughout his life. A graduate of Bethune School, Stan continued working...

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02/14/2026

Rebecca Sue Taylor

Goodland, KS resident Rebecca Sue Taylor, 75, passed away on February 12, 2026 at the Medical Center of Aurora in Aurora, CO. She was born on June 15, 1950 to Harvey and Mae (Bailey) Dunhill in Denver, Colorado. Rebecca enjoyed being a CNA at nursing home in Canyon, Colorado. She loved NASCAR, old westerns like Cheyenne and John Wayne, loved her cat Bandit and loved keeping track of celebrities and wrote pages upon pages. She collected wolves and dream catchers....

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02/12/2026

Dorothy Ann Evans

"A mother is the heartbeat of the home, and her love is the thread that binds a family together through generations." Dorothy Ann Evans, a woman of remarkable warmth, grace, and devotion, passed away at the age of 94. Dorothy was born on July 11, 1931 in Holyrood, Kansas to Henry Nagel and Anna Marie Pauline Reents Nagel. She lived in Kanorado, Kansas for over 50 years and was involved in the farming community there. Dorothy was known for the...

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02/05/2026

Ronald Kevin Rempe

Longtime Goodland resident Ronald Kevin Rempe passed away Wednesday February 4, 2026 at Leisure Homestead Association in Stafford, Kansas, where he had been a resident for the last ten years. He was 67. Ron was a 1977 graduate of Goodland High School and had worked for several businesses in Goodland over the years, and was best known as a radio announcer starting on KLOE AM in the late 70’s and 80’s and also on KKCI radio in the 90’s. Ron...

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02/02/2026

Norman Akers

Leslie Norman Akers, 86, of Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, passed away on February 1, 2026, with his family by his side. Norman was born on June 3, 1939, in Sharon Springs, Kansas, to Elmer and Edna Akers. He grew up in Weskan, Kansas, where he developed the strong work ethic and deep love of agriculture that would guide him throughout his life. He attended Weskan School, graduating in 1957, and later joined the U.S. Army in June 1958, serving in The...

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02/02/2026

Bruce Alfred Buck

Bruce Buck, beloved father, grandfather, great‑grandfather, community servant, and proud United States Marine, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on October 7, 1938, Bruce lived a life grounded in devotion—to his country, to his family, to his community, and to the many friends whose lives he enriched along the way. Bruce spent many years as the town barber of Sharon Springs, Kansas, a place where neighbors gathered not only for a haircut but...

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