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Karen D. Schueler Sander

Karen D. Schueler Sander

Feb 22, 2024

Karen D. Schueler Sander, age 75, of Victoria, Kansas passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at HaysMed. Born on September 8, 1948, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Norbert and Luella (Karl) Schueler, Karen's journey was marked by a profound commitment to helping others and a contagious zest for life.

Karen's professional journey was a testament to her compassionate nature. Armed...

Clarence Braun

Clarence Braun

Feb 21, 2024

Clarence Braun Jr. – age 83, of Victoria, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.He was born April 19, 1940, the fourth child of eight children to Clarence P. and Pauline (Hammerschmidt) Braun.Clarence grew up on the family farm three miles northwest of Victoria.  He learned farming chores at an early age and...

Roberta Feary

Roberta Feary

Feb 20, 2024

Roberta June Feary was born in Guthrie Oklahoma, September 12, 1931. She passed away February 20, 2024, at Ascension Living Via Christi Village, Hays, Kansas.   Her parents were James Grover Feary and Nellie (Ferree) Feary.  They preceded her in death and are buried at Summit View Cemetery, Guthrie, Oklahoma.   Roberta was a devoted member at the Cathedral Basilica...

Scott McKillip

Scott McKillip

Feb 17, 2024

Scott Wesley McKillip, age 61, of Larned , Kansas passed away February 17, 2024 in Hays, Kansas.

A complete obituary is pending with Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory-Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Norman Rajewski

Norman Rajewski

Feb 16, 2024

Norman Dale Rajewski – age 58, of Cheney, Kansas, passed away February 16, 2024.     He was born February 21, 1965, to Vernon Eugene and Albertine (Pfeifer) Rajewski. 

     He was a former Key Construction employee and a 25 year volunteer fire fighter with the Cheney Fire Department.

     Norman is survived by his sons, Nathan; William; Jonathan; his former wife,...

Jay Scott

Jay Scott

Feb 14, 2024

Jay K. Scott, aged 84, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on February 14, 2024, in Hays. 

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory-Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

A celebration gathering will follow services at Smoky Hill Country Club from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PMIn lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests...

Mark Francis Boos

Mark Francis Boos

Feb 6, 2024

Graveside Memorial Services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, April 27, 2024 at St. Mary's Cemetery, Ellis, Kansas.

Mark Francis Boos, of Ellis, Kansas, age 78, passed away February 6, 2024 at Hays Medical Center.  He was born March 27, 1945 in Hays, Kansas to Paul P. & Irene (Leiker) Boos.  He married Diane M. Wishnuck on July 20, 1963, in Ellis,...

Greg Ernst

Greg Ernst

Feb 3, 2024

Greg Ernst, age 65, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, in Ellis. He was born on July 30, 1958, in Russell, Kansas, to Lionell "Sonny" and Mary (Cannon) Ernst. Greg attended school in Russell. On January 22, 1982, he married Gayle Gilpin in Ellis. 

Greg was a long-time driller in the oilfields, primarily with WW Drilling. He...

Raymond Dennis Pember

Raymond Dennis Pember

Feb 2, 2024

Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays is not handling the services for Dennis, but we are sharing this information on behalf of the Pember Family.   

Raymond Dennis Pember - age 71 of Emporia, Kansas passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at his home. He was born on February 24, 1952, in Jetmore, Kansas, the son of Raymond Earl and Jessie Lorene...

Marian Geist

Marian Geist

Feb 1, 2024

Marian Anna (Trower) Geist, age 99, of Hays, Kansas passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 at HaysMed.

She was born on August 22, 1924 in Mankato, Kansas to William and Leora (Newman) Trower. Marian moved with her parents and little sister to Hoxie, Kansas in March 1931. There she met William M. Geist and married him on June 12, 1948. To...

Michael L. Murphy

Michael L. Murphy

Jan 27, 2024

Michael Leo Murphy, age 88, of Zurich, Kansas passed away January 27, 2024, at Redbud Village in Plainville, Kansas.

Mike was born June 16, 1935, to James and Mary Murphy in West Lake Hospital, Melrose Park, Illinois. He was raised on the family farm. He attended a one room school, and then graduated St. Paul’s High School in Odell, Illinois. He...

Carolyn Rupp

Carolyn Rupp

Jan 25, 2024

Carolyn Nadine (Bone) Rupp 89, Hays, died January 25, 2024, at Hays Good Samaritan Society.

She was born August 17, 1934, in Herndon, Kansas. The daughter of Wayne and Lillian (Hamilton) Bone. On October 2, 1950, she was united in marriage to Robert (Bobby) Rupp, together they enjoyed nearly 27 years of marriage.

Carolyn was a Bartender at the Eagles Club. She was a Loving and devoted mother, Grandmother, great...

Fred E. Taylor

Fred E. Taylor

Jan 23, 2024

Fred Ernest Taylor, 94, died Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society, Ellis, KS. 

He was born July 28, 1929, in Jamestown, the son of Ernest and Grace (Beasley) Taylor. Unbeknownst to him, Fred met his future wife at a young age when he visited her childhood farm as a harvest hand. Mary Ann Burkhart knew immediately that she would...

Zelma Kuhn

Zelma Kuhn

Jan 20, 2024

Zelma Kuhn, Former Hays, Kansas resident passed away January 20, 2024 in Alabama.

Zelma was born in Victoria, Kansas on February 23, 1935 to Peter M. and Josephine (Wasinger) Kuhn.As a young woman she worked as the elevator operator in the luxurious Lamar Hotel in downtown Hays.  She will be deeply missed by all her nieces and nephews.Mass of Christian burial...

Mary Jane Unrein

Mary Jane Unrein

Jan 20, 2024

Mary Jane Unrein, 88, passed away at Via Christi Village, Saturday, January 20, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 13, 1935, in Victoria, Kansas, on the family farm. Mary grew up in a close-knit community and graduated from Victoria High School.

Throughout her life, Mary dedicated herself to nurturing her family and serving others. She worked for...

Zachary Thiel

Zachary Thiel

Jan 17, 2024

Zachary Kaden Esteban Thiel, 18, former resident of LaCrosse, most recently of Hays, KS, passed away much too soon on January 16, 2024, in LaCrosse, KS. 

He was born January 6th, 2006, in Hays, KS to parents Larry Thiel Jr. and Stephanie Castañeira.

Known as a kindhearted, generous person, he would often drop anything to help someone out. He enjoyed skateboarding, spending...

Laurinda Schmeidler

Laurinda Schmeidler

Jan 17, 2024

Laurinda “Lindy” Schmeidler – 100 years, 8 months, and 2 days old, of Catharine, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays. She was born March 15, 1923, on the family farm North of Victoria, Kansas to Anton M. and Mary (Hoffman) Kuhn.  She married Eugene Schmeidler on November 10, 1947, in Victoria....

Verda Werner

Verda Werner

Jan 13, 2024

Verda L. Werner – age 86, of Victoria, Kansas passed peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Via Christi Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas. Verda was born August 4, 1937, in rural Victoria, the fourth of seven children to Simon and Ida (Ubert) Goetz. Verda grew up on the farm sharing many adventures with her siblings. She graduated from Victoria High School in...

James C. Stansbury

James C. Stansbury

Jan 12, 2024

James Clifford Stansbury was born on August 24, 1933 on a farm near Agricola, KS to Frank and Mae (Blair) Stansbury. He was the oldest of four children and it was on the family farm that Jim learned the value of hard work. It was a lesson that carried him through a life of service to others.

   

Jim graduated from...

Linda Langley

Linda Langley

Jan 10, 2024

Linda Langley, age 66, of Hays, KS died January 10, 2024 at her home in Hays.  Services are pending and will be announced by Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.

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