H. Edith Knoll
H. Edith Knoll passed away at Garden Valley Retirement Village on August 6, 2020 in Garden City, Kansas. She was born on October 16, 1932 in Plains, Kansas to William Oscar and Hazel (Hull) Bond. She married Timothy Knoll on July 15, 1950 at Buffalo, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on May 2, 2000. They had seven children, she is survived by sons, Gary (Sheila) Knoll Topeka, Ks, Ken (Susan) Knoll Burnsville, MN, daughters, Dora (David) Grilliot, Syracuse, Ks, Mona (Rick) Andersen Topeka, Ks, Joyce Barnes Garden City, Ks, Pam (Craig) Brungardt Garden City, Ks, Judy (Ken) Claar Franktown, Co, 17 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and one great, great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Ernest and Albert Bond, a sister Ruth Bond and granddaughter Melissa Strendin-Swenson.
Edith was born on a farm in Plains, Kansas and moved to Gate, Oklahoma when she was three years old. She attended school in Gate and graduated from Gate High School. She played women’s basketball in her high school years where at that time they only played half court. After marriage her and Timothy soon moved to the family farm in St. Peter, Kansas during that time Tim was serving in the Korean War. After completion of service they moved from the farm to Garden City, Kansas where they raised their family of seven children.
Edith was employed for several years in the retail industry at Surplus Outlet and Coast to Coast. She also worked at the Finney County Treasurers office until her retirement. When Wal-Mart opened in Garden City, she again sought part-time employment and stayed at Wal-Mart for over 10 years working in various departments.
Edith kept busy volunteering at various organizations including the following: The Garden City Senior Center, St. Catherine Hospital, Red Cross, Finney County Tourism Bureau and St. Catherine Benincasa of Siena. She was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church, The Daughters of Isabella, St. Dominic Altar Society, RSVP Volunteer Program and The Healing Love Prayer Group and her most enjoyed passion The Humdinger Band. In 2008 she was awarded the Volunteer of the Year at St. Catherine Hospital. Edith enjoyed reading, crocheting, line dancing at the Senior Center, traveling, spending time with her grandchildren and her light shined when the great grandchildren came to visit.
A Vigil service will be held Monday, August 10th at 7:00pm and Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, August 11 at 10:30 am at St Dominic Catholic Church. Burial at Valley View Cemetery following Mass. Social distancing and masks will be required. Visitation will be held from 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday August 10th at Garnand Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to St. Dominic Catholic Church in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N 7th St., Garden City, KS 67846.
OBITUARIES
Robert Darnell
A Memorial Service for Robert Darnell will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Bent County Community Center in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Rick Beard officiating. Private inurnment will take place in the Bent County-Las Animas Cemetery. Per... [More]
Patricia Kuban
A Memorial Service for Holly, Colorado resident Patricia Kuban will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Valley Funeral & Cremation in Holly, Colorado. Pastor Steve Knobbe will be officiating, alongside Pastor Greg Tomlinson and Pastor Kathy Leathers.... [More]
Noel Perkins
Noel Ray Perkins was born on January 20, 1939, in Syracuse, Kansas to Ray and Neva Perkins. He graduated with honors from Syracuse High School in 1957 and finished one semester of college at Garden City Junior College. Noel was an only child, and he served... [More]
Kent Willhite
Funeral services for Kent Willhite will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at First Baptist Church of Holly with interment following in Maxey Cemetery, Baca County, Colorado at 3:00 p.m. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026... [More]
Sharon (Walker) Schmidt
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Terry Eugene Ford
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Jimmie Wayne “J.W.” Wilks
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Jonathan Seufer
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SPORTS
HI-PLAINS ALL LEAGUE
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SHS CHEER TAKES SECOND
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BULLDOGS OPEN FALL SEASON WITH FIRST PLACE FINISH IN GOLF
The Syracuse Bulldogs Ladies Varsity Golf Team took first at their season opener in Stanton County on Tuesday afternoon. They shot a team score of 207 at the Prairie Pines Golf Course in Johnson. The varsity team is Lanee Owens, Bronwyn Lewis, Sammy Schwieterman, Maddy... [More]
LEWIS HEADS TO STATE TRACK
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BULLDOGS TAKE SECOND AT REGIONALS - HEADED TO STATE
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STATE GOLF RESULTS
State golf on Monday had the Varsity Bulldogs miss playing in the finals as a team by one stroke. They finished seventh out of twelve teams. On Day 1, Brody Keller shot a 92 missing day two by two strokes. Ian Brummett shot a 95, Mason Scott and Johnny TeVelde shot... [More]
JH BASKETBALL WINS
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LADY BULLDOGS BORDER WARS CHAMPIONS!!
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NEWS
Out With The Old: City Wide Cleanup
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Aguilera Appointed to City Council of Syracuse
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Main Street Market Opens With Limited Hours
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Giving Back To Community Brings Joy
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Honduran Man and Kansas Woman Indicted for Fraudulently Obtaining Custody of an Unaccompanied Alien Child
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OPINIONS
More love, less hate
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Purpose in the Pain
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Fruit of the Spirit
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How Vulnerable Are You?
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Let God
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Breathing Space
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