Current Obituaries
David A. Staab
Apr 5, 2025
David Alan Staab, 43, of Bountiful, Utah passed away on April 5, 2025 in Paris, France.
He was born Sept 25, 1981, in Hays, Kansas to Dave Staab and Rebecca (Huser) Kahler.
He graduated from Bishop Carroll High School in 2000, and continued his education at Iowa State University, earning a degree in Engineering. He was a developer of Technology and a...
Linda Shields
Apr 13, 2025
Linda L Shields age 68 of Great Bend, Kansas passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas.
She was born August 29, 1956, in Scott City, Kansas to Conard D. Armantrout and Karen (Nolder)-Mercer. She married Robert E. Shields. He preceded her in death on October 24, 2002.
Linda grew up in Scott...
Robert David Harrell, Sr.
Apr 10, 2025
Robert David Harrell, Sr., age 67 of Russell, Kansas died Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Salina Regional Hospital – Salina.
He was born on December 23, 1957, in Denver, Colorado to Lloyd B. Harrell and Gwen Denning. In 1977 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and attended boot camp at Fort Pendleton.
Robert spent most of his life working in...
Gerard Dickinson
Apr 10, 2025
Gerard Dickinson, age 78 of Hays, Kansas died Thursday, April 10, 2025, at The Good Samaritan Society - Ellis.
Gerard was born on December 23, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to George and Mary (Hood) Dickinson. He was raised and attended schools in PA which created a lifelong bond with the sports teams of Philly, including the Eagles, and Phillies.
His greatest passion...
John Braun
Apr 5, 2025
John “Johnny” Braun age 94, passed away April 5, 2025, at his home in Victoria, Kansas. He was born August 1,1930, on the family farm west of Victoria, the middle of nine children to Raymond P. and Agnes (Staab) Braun. On November 20, 1954, he married Josephine (Josie) Riedel in Walker, KS. They had seven children.
John was a carpenter, a...
Crystal Ann Trauer
Mar 31, 2025
Crystal Ann “Chris” Trauer age 86 of Hays, Kansas died March 31, 2025. She was born August 7, 1938, in Pueblo, Colorado to Lyle and Evelyn (Weight) Scott.
She married Robert Dennis in Pueblo, CO and had three children, Lauree, Steve, and Mike. She grew up in Pueblo, CO and was a 1956 graduate of Central High School. While living in...
Jacqueline Susan Hertel
Mar 30, 2025
Jacqueline Susan "Jackie Sue" Hertel, age 72, of Hays, Kansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Hays. She was born on May 2, 1952, in Hays to Gerald and Hedwig (Leikam) Allen.
Jackie worked for Travenol in Hays and then Dillons, where she worked as a checker and then in the bakery department...
Dr. Carla Hattan
Mar 30, 2025
Carla Josephine Hattan passed away March 30, 2025, at her home after complications from a decade long battle with Dementia/Alzheimer's disease.
She was born in Hays, Kansas to aLyle and Mary Jo (Wolf) Stroup on September 6, 1957.
Carla spent a large portion of her childhood in Alberta Province, Canada, but also in Kansas, Texas and Wyoming, moving to Hays, Kansas when...
Robert Rudolph Dembski
Mar 27, 2025
Robert "Bob" Dembski, age 73, died Thursday, March 27, 2025 in Ardmore, Oklahoma.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery - Hays, Kansas
Local arrangements under the direction of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Street Hays, Kansas 67601.
Steven M. Stegman
Mar 23, 2025
Steve Stegman, age 68, of Hays, Kansas died Sunday, March 23, 2025 at HaysMed - Hays.
Cremation has been selected by the family and private services will be held at a later date. Please share memories with the family on Steve’s tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com
A complete obituary is pending and will be published upon completion. In lieu of flowers, memorials/donations can...
Richard Amos Morgan
Mar 23, 2025
Celebrating the Life of Richard Amos Morgan
Richard Amos Morgan, age 73, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away on March 23, 2025, leaving behind a lifetime of laughter, adventure, and cherished memories. Born on August 24, 1951, in San Diego, California, to Richard and Loretta Morgan, Richard lived a life filled with passion, humor, and love.
A proud graduate of Norton High School’s...
Elmer Hoff
Mar 20, 2025
Elmer Hoff age 102, of Gorham, Kansas passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Via Christi Village, Hays, Kansas. He was born December 18, 1922, on the family farm south east of Emmeram, Kansas to Edward Emil and Anna (Geist) Hoff. He married Evelyn (Eberle) on November 29, 1950, at Hays, Kansas. She preceded him in death on May...
Lawrence Brown
Mar 19, 2025
Lawrence Joseph Brown better known as LB, died in Hays, Kansas on March 19th, 2025 at the age of 69. LB was born on December 27, 1955 in Hays Kansas to Lawrence Firmin and JoAnn (Lang) Brown.
LB attended St. Joseph’s military academy as the last freshman class, then attending TMP until his graduation in 1973. He attended FHSU for 3...
Jo Ann Simpson
Mar 15, 2025
Jo Ann (Gibbany) Simpson, 91, of Edmond, OK, left this world to sing in the celestial choir on March 15, 2025.
Jo Ann was born in a little house south of St. Joseph, MO, on June 12, 1933, to Guy Knight Gibbany and Ollie Dale (Stephens) Gibbany. Jo Ann was the 7th and youngest child. Guy worked for the Union Pacific...
Wilbert D. Pfeifer
Mar 14, 2025
Wilbert D. Pfeifer, age 96, of Hays, Kansas passed away Friday, March 14, 2025. He was born June 9, 1928, in Victoria, Kansas, and was the oldest of nine children born to Daniel and Albina (Dreiling) Pfeifer. Wilbert married LeeAnn (Billinger) on May 23, 1949. Wilbert and LeeAnn have four children, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; LeeAnn died in May...
Gayle L. Ernst
Mar 12, 2025
Gayle Ernst, age72, of Ellis, Kansas, died on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Ellis. She was born on February 3, 1953, in Oceanside, California to Carl Gene and Lila Lee (Smith) Gilpin. On January 19, 1982, she married Greg Ernst in Ellis, he preceded her in death on February 3, 2024.
Gayle worked as a Cosmetologist, and as a CNA providing...
Lance W. Wadlow
Mar 10, 2025
Lance Wadlow, age 55 of Aurora, Colorado, former Victoria, Kansas resident, passed away on March 10, 2025 in Aurora.
Services are pending and will be announced by Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.
His family invites all to share memories and words of comfort on Lance's tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com
Darrell Francis Brungardt
Mar 9, 2025
Darrell Francis Brungardt ,aged 84, passed away in March 2025 at his home in Honolulu Hawaii. Born on December 8, 1940, in Hays, KS, Darrell was the epitome of hard work, dedication, and love.
As a veteran of the US Air Force, Darrell served his country with honor and integrity. After his military service and as a graduate of Fort Hays...
Omer A. Knoll
Mar 6, 2025
Omer Aloysius Knoll age 90, a very well-known artist, sculptor, teacher, and a friend to many passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the Redbud Village Care Center in Plainville, Kansas.
He was a former Ellis County resident and lived his later years in Palco, Kansas. He was born October 8, 1934, in Hays, Kansas, and was one of nine...
Janet "Jan" Weber
Mar 6, 2025
Janet "Jan" Weber, age 80, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Legends of Hutchinson. She was born October 3, 1944 in Eureka, Kansas to Ross and Marie (Blake) Dory. She graduated from Hoisington High School and Emporia State University with a Master’s degree in Library Science.
On December 28, 1965 she married Richard Weber at St. Joseph’s...
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