Current Obituaries
John Robert Wasinger
Jan 9, 2024
John Robert Wasinger was born March 6, 1936 in Hays Kansas, the son of Martin F. and Mary (Schmidt) Wasinger. John passed from this life on January 9, 2024 at the age of 87 in Littleton Colorado. John graduated from St. Joseph’s Military Academy in 1955. He went on to attend Fort Hays State University graduating with a BS degree in...
Viola Rose Scott
Jan 7, 2024
Viola Rose Scott, age 92, from Hays, Kansas passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society, Hays. She was born August 5, 1932, to George and Thelma (Thomas) Clark in Morland, Kansas. Viola was a graduate of Hill City High School and shortly after graduating she married Ernest Scott in WaKeeney, Kansas on July 8, 1950. He...
Paul F. Urban
Jan 6, 2024
Paul F. Urban – age 95, of Victoria, Kansas passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. He was born February 22, 1928, at Loretto, Kansas to Alois G. and Anna (Schlitter) Urban. He married Juliana (Braun) on August 13, 1951, in Victoria, Kansas.
Paul was a farmer most of his life, and a jack...
Ethan Scott Kortan
Jan 4, 2024
Keithley Funeral Homes is not handling the services for Ethan but we are sharing this information on behalf of the Kortan Family .
Ethan celebrated his 23rd birthday at home with family, then two days later fell asleep and woke up in heaven. While we don't always understand God's timing, we cherish the years God allowed us to be...
Barbara Ann (Wise) Eledge
Jan 2, 2024
Barbara Ann (Wise) Eledge – age 74 years 6 months 5 days of Waldo, Kansas passed away at Russell Regional Hospital on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. She was born June 27, 1949, in Omaha, Nebraska to Ruth Wingate. Her father was Leo Eli Fry of Fairbury.
She grew up in Omaha with her mother Ruth Wise...
BARBARA WOLF
Dec 31, 2023
Barbara Jane Wolf, age 74, of Hays, Kansas passed away in her home on Sunday, December 31, 2023. She was born July 7, 1949 in Hays, Kansas to Alvin and Anna Mary (Pfeifer) Fisher. She graduated from Ellis High School in 1967. On November 23, 1968, she married Don Wolf in Ellis. He preceded her in death on Sept. 12,...
Galen Thomas Butler
Dec 30, 2023
Galen Thomas Butler, age 65, of Heber Springs, Arkansas, and formerly of Gorham, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas, after many years of pain and discomfort.
He was born April 16, 1958, in Russell, Kansas to Ronald and Rose (Geist) Butler. He grew up in Gorham, and he graduated from Gorham High...
Dean Adam Zerr
Dec 27, 2023
Dean Adam Zerr, age 76, passed away on December 27, 2023 at HaysMed - Hays. He was born August 10, 1947 in the Gove County Hospital in Quinter, Kansas to Ludwig Michael and Frances Marie (Selensky) Zerr.
Dean was a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse for over 30 years and then worked as a Legal Assistant and Administrative Assistant...
Joseph A. Hammersmith
Dec 25, 2023
Joseph A. “Joe” Hammersmith – age 87, of Gorham, Kansas, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, at Via Christi Village Care Center in Hays, Kansas.
Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be later in the spring of 2024.
Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.
Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or...
Willie Raye Harris
Dec 25, 2023
Willie Raye Harris, age 63, died December 25, 2023, at his home in Hays, KS. Services are pending and will be announced by Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.
Condolences may be left by guest book via: www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com
Cynthia Ann Gustafson
Dec 25, 2023
Cynthia Ann (Cindy) Gustafson (72) of Hays passed away December 25, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Randy, as well as sister-in-law Gayleen Schmitt of Chase, Ks.
Cindy was a beautiful, intelligent, and talented lady. In her school years she was a national champion Deca participant. She held many positions as she followed her husband and...
Mark Alan Lang
Dec 24, 2023
Mark Alan Lang, age 69, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at HaysMed. He was born on November 13, 1954, in Manitou Springs, Colorado, to Alex and Betty (Sander) Lang. Mark graduated from Hays High in 1972 and, on October 7, 1976, he married Jackie Karlin, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Mark served...
Judith A. "Judy" Penka
Dec 15, 2023
Judith A. “Judy” Penka – age 80, of Hays, Kansas died Friday, December 15, 2023, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas, following complications from surgery. She was born May 19, 1943, in Wichita, Kansas to Elmer and Charlotte (Houser) Weltz. The couple had relocated there after the death of Judy’s older infant brother.
When Elmer was drafted into the Army...
Mary Ann Legleiter
Dec 9, 2023
In Loving Memory of Mary Ann Legleiter, age 91, of Liebenthal, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Via Christi Village in Hays, Kansas. She was born on June 27, 1932, in her family home in Ellis, Kansas, to Nicholas and Leoba (Geist) Dinkel. Mary Ann was a dedicated and loving wife to Francis C. Legleiter, whom she...
Christine Hockman
Dec 3, 2023
Christine Lorraine Hockman, age 66, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on December 3, 2023, in Hays. She was born to Carl and Sharon (Wilson) Alvis and was preceded in death by her husband, Kevin Hockman, in 1989. Christine was a devoted long-time day care provider.
Christine had a kind heart and a big love for life that was evident...
Otto "Ott" Dinkel Jr.
Dec 1, 2023
Otto “Ott” Dinkel Jr. – age 85 of Victoria, Kansas passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. He was born November 14, 1938, in Victoria, Kansas to Otto J. and Clementine (Hoffman) Dinkel. He married Carol Ann (Rome) on September 1, 1962, in Victoria, Kansas.
He was a bricklayer for over forty years and worked...
Marvin Kenneth Thomas
Nov 28, 2023
Marvin Kenneth Thomas, age 92, of Hays, Kansas passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, in Hays. He was born August 18, 1931, in Steinauer, Nebraska to Andrew and Anna (Schmit) Thomas. On June 13, 1949, he married Donna Vance. She preceded him in death in April of 1994. He married Arleta “Joan” Guard on...
Merle and Betty McLaren
Nov 27, 2023
Merle Raymond McLaren, age 94 of Hays, Kansas passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, in Hays. He was born December 23, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois to David and Blanche (Beique) McLaren. On January 16, 1954, he married Betty Lou Schemm in Wichita. They celebrated 67 years together before her passing on October 14, 2021.
Merle left school at 16 years...
William Kevin Robb
Nov 26, 2023
William Kevin Robb, 65, of Ellis, Kansas ~ July 12, 1958 - November 26, 2023
"Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it."-Norman Maclean
William "Bill" Robb passed away peacefully on November 26th, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his sons, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
He was born July 12, 1958 in Lindsborg...
Kayleen Haselhorst
Nov 26, 2023
Kayleen Haselhorst, lovingly known as Kay, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2023, at Redbud Village, Plainville, KS. She was born on August 28, 1950, in Damar, Kansas to her loving parents, Albert and Rosa Hamel. Kay was surrounded by her family and priest in her final moments.Throughout her life, Kay found joy in various hobbies and interests. She loved...
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