Current Obituaries
Carey Scott Jordan
Sep 12, 2023
Carey Scott Jordan, age 31, of Schoenchen, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Hays Medical Center. He was born on April 14, 1992, in Wichita, Kansas, to his parents, Scott Allen Jordan and Lynette Rumpel. Carey's journey was filled with a passion for mechanics, a warm heart, and an unquenchable curiosity for life.
Carey graduated from Hays High...
John Clifford Loflin
Sep 11, 2023
John Clifford Loflin, age 95, of Ogallah, Kansas, passed away peacefully with his wife and family by his side at the family farm on Monday, September 11, 2023. He was born on June 15, 1928, in Ogallah to loving parents, Clifford John and Katherine Barbara (Breit) Loflin. On February 4, 1950, he married the love of his life, Irene Mae...
Thomas Wasinger
Sep 7, 2023
Thomas William Wasinger, 84, a lifelong resident of Hays and a current resident of the Good Samaritan Society in Ellis, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at the Hays Medical Center. Born on October 29, 1938, in Hays, Tom was a son of Alfred F. and Catherine (Nussbaum) Wasinger.
After completing his education at Hays High School, Tom answered...
Merla Jean Rhodes
Sep 4, 2023
Merla Jean Rhodes, age 90, a longtime resident of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society in Ellis, Kansas. She was born on October 21, 1932, in rural Decatur County, Kansas, to Merle E. and Lorna M. (Stimbert) Bishop. She married Delbert Rhodes in 1956. Sadly, Delbert preceded her in death on August...
Delores Ann Schmeidler
Sep 4, 2023
Delores Ann Schmeidler – age 85 of Hays, Kansas passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at the University of Kansas Hospital Kansas City, Kansas. She was born on June 27, 1938, in Ellis, Kansas to Edward and Agnes (Stecklein) Honas. She married Leo F. Schmeidler on October 3, 1959, in Ellis, Kansas. He preceded her in death on December...
Jeff Baczkowski
Aug 30, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce Jeff Baczkowski of Hays, Kansas, a beloved son, father, brother, friend, and enthusiast of life, left this world on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, in Brighton, Colorado. Born in Hays, Kansas, on March 24, 1976, to Pierre Charles “Skip” Baczkowski and Karen Ann Jacobs. Jeff was 47 years old. He departed way too...
Valery 'Val' N. Schumacher
Aug 25, 2023
Valery N. “Val” Schumacher- age 66 of Victoria, Kansas passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Victoria, Kansas.
He was born May 13, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri, and was adopted by Norman J. and Yvonne M. (Feltis) Schumacher when he was eight months old.
Val lived in Elkhart, Kansas and Gretna, Louisiana before the family moved to Victoria in 1973....
Norma J Schmidtberger
Aug 25, 2023
Norma J. Schmidtberger, 87, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. The visitation will be from 9:30-10:15 a.m. with the Rosary being prayed at 10:15 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 1 at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9405 Mission...
Theresa Romero
Aug 19, 2023
Theresa J. Romero (age 80) of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Hays Medical Center after a long illness. She was born on July 22, 1943, in Koehler, New Mexico, the daughter of Enrique Romero and Corina Arellano Romero.
Growing up on the family farm in New Mexico, she learned to drive tractors and drove the school...
Nadine B. Pedersen
Aug 18, 2023
Nadine B. (Younger) Pedersen - age 91 of Rogers, Minnesota died Friday, August 18th, 2023, at The Wellstead of Rogers Senior Living.
She was born December 20, 1931, in Hays, Kansas to Jacob P. and Catherine (Mader) Younger. She married Pete Pedersen. He preceded her in death in 1984. Nadine and Pete were both in the United States Air Force together.
Nadine...
Wanda Miller
Aug 17, 2023
Wanda Miller, a woman of unwavering faith and a dedicated educator, passed away on August 17, 2023, in Hays, Kansas. She was born on June 17, 1930, in Lincoln, Kansas, to Oscar Meier and Forona Kasiska. Wanda's life was a testament to her strong spirit, love for her community, and passion for learning.
A devout Catholic, Wanda found solace and strength...
Michael 'Mike' Muench
Aug 14, 2023
Mike Muench passed away in his home on August 14th, 2023. He was born June 5th, 1949, in Scott City Kansas to John Muench and Monica Norris. Mike graduated from Scott Community High School in 1967. After High school he enlisted into the Army. He served in the Army from August 1969 to March 1971. He went to Vietnam January...
Duane Riedel
Aug 11, 2023
In loving memory of Duane Edwin Riedel, 69, Arvada, CO, we are saddened to announce his passing on August 11, 2023, with his family by his side. Duane was born on April 9, 1954 in Ellis, KS to Edward and Bertha (Flax) Riedel. Duane attended St. Mary’s Grade School and graduated from Ellis High School in 1972. He married Veronika...
Christina Werth
Aug 4, 2023
Christina T. Werth, a beloved member of the Schoenchen, Kansas community, passed away at the Hays Medical Center on August 4, 2023, at the age of 82. She was born on December 29, 1940, in Horbach, Germany, to Alois and Anna (Geist) Franz. Christina's journey in life was one filled with love, family, and a rich tapestry of interests and...
Lois Ann Nash
Aug 4, 2023
Lois Ann Nash, age 86, a resident of Hays, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society in Ellis while the song “Show Me The Way To Go Home “was playing on the radio.
Lois was born on June 22, 1937, in Hays, to Lou J. and Edna Caroline (Zachman) Armbruster. She was a cherished...
Lillian Vanloenen
Aug 3, 2023
Lillian VanLoenen – age 84 of Hays, Kansas passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society Care Center in Hays. She was born December 15, 1938, in Hays to William F. and Bridget Anne (Jacobs) Diehl. She married Douglas O. “Doug” VanLoenen on November 21, 1971, in Hays. He preceded her in death on May 29, 2012.
She...
William "Willie" D. Diehl
Aug 3, 2023
William "Willie" Diehl, 83, of Hays, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, August 3, 2023. He was born January 3, 1940, in Hays, to William F. and Bridget (Jacobs) Diehl. He attended St. Joseph's Military Academy.
William had many jobs, including Service Acid in which he retired early due to a disabling accident. His Greatest job was being a...
Thomas Livengood
Jul 27, 2023
Thomas Neil Livengood, age 84, of Ellis, Kansas, formerly of California, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Via Christi Village in Hays, Kansas. He was born on April 5, 1939, in Yuba City, California, to Neil and Elizabeth (Creggar) Livengood.
Thomas was a remarkable individual whose life was dedicated to education and ecological preservation. He served as a...
Richard Joseph Webb Iii
Jul 25, 2023
Richard Joseph Webb III – age 73, of Walker, Kansas passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at his home. He was born December 22, 1949, in Hutchinson, Kansas to Richard Joseph and Mary Helen (Urban) Webb Jr. His life partner was Louise Virginia Sheets. They were together for over 20 years until her passing on May 14, 2014.
He was a...
Aylin Olivas
Jul 25, 2023
Obituario en español impreso después de la versión en inglés.
Aylin Esmeralda Olivas Ortega, a vibrant soul who brought joy to everyone around her, departed from this world on July 25, 2023at HaysMed, at the tender age of 21. She was born on January 22, 2002, in Hays, Kansas, to her loving parents, Angel Olivas and Yadira Olivas Ortega.
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