Loretta June Mentlick, 74, of Colby, died Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at her home. She was born August 4, 1945, in Tacoma, WA, to Elmer and Minne Boxberger. Loretta graduated from Russel High School and attended Colby Community College.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband James Mentlick and son Doug Allen Goodheart.

She is survived by her son Travis (Velma) Goodheart; step-children, Lesa Beamer and Stacy Mentlick; siblings, Gladys Standley, Ronald Boxberger and Donald Boxberger; two grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Cremation was chosen. Burial will take place in Beulah Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Heartland Christian School, sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com