Current Obituaries
Cody Steffen
Jun 2, 2023
Cody James Steffen was born August 17, 1990, and joined his mother in Heaven on June 2, 2023.
Cody was born to Linda and Dan Steffen in Hays, Kansas, where he resided prior to moving to Kansas City. He was very active in Youth Sports, including: soccer, football, basketball, and excelled in baseball. He attended Fort Hays State University and Johnson...
Robert L. Schmidt
May 31, 2023
Robert L. "Bob" Schmidt, age 85, of Hays, Kansas passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Homestead of Hays Assisted Living. Bob was born August 23, 1937, in Hays, to Victor and Katherine (Meis) Schmidt. He married Margaret Ann Brungardt and they later divorced. Together they had six children, Bob, Don, Jon, Lori, Christa, and Melissa.
Bob’s first jobs were working...
Robert Edward Tamney
May 30, 2023
On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, ROBERT EDWARD TAMNEY passed away at the age of 84.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Martha Scott Tamney and sister, Judy Tamney Hollifield.
Robert is survived by his wife of 51 years, Merlene (Lene); his children, Melody (Marc), Candi, Kelly (Karen) and Robin; his brother, Clarke (Vonica); brother-in-law, Bobby; many beloved grandchildren,...
Jason Dunah
May 30, 2023
Jason DuNah, age 53, of McCracken, KS died Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at HaysMed - Hays. Cremation has been selected by the family and services are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Wichita Cancer Foundation in care of the Funeral Chapel.
Condolences may be left on...
John Landauer
May 27, 2023
John Joseph Landauer Jr., age 92, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellis.
John was born February 12, 1931, on the family farm to Frank and Zelma (Brown) Landauer. He married Wilma Kleweno and they later divorced. They had two sons, Barry and John “Bo”.
John Graduated from Ellis High School in 1949 and...
Veronica Ann Grindstaff
May 22, 2023
Veronica A. Grindstaff, age 51, of Galatia, KS died Monday, May 22, 2023 at HaysMed - Hays.
Memorial Services will be Monday, May 29, 2023 at 2 PM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.
A complete obituary is pending.
Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com
Mary Cook
May 21, 2023
Mary Cook, age 65, formerly of Hays, Kansas passed away May 21, 2023 in Shawnee, Kansas.
Graveside memorial Services will be July 29, 2023 in the St. Joseph's Cemetery in Hays at 10:00 AM.
Condolences may be left on Mary's tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.
Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.
Christina Lynne Klingler
May 18, 2023
Christina Klingler, age 58, of Hays, KS died Thursday, May 18, 2023, at HaysMed - Hays. Services are pending and will be announced by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.
Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com
Richard Steve Wallace
May 18, 2023
Richard Steve Wallace – age 75 passed away May 18, 2023, at Locust Grove Village Nursing Home, LaCrosse, Kansas.
He was born November 22, 1947, in Russell, Kansas to Richard T. and Edria Mae (Giles) Wallace, and married Jeanette K. (Reeh).
Richard was an over the road truck driver for 50 years. He grew up in Waldo, Kansas and was a graduate...
Richard Thomas Bedard
May 16, 2023
Richard Thomas “Dick” Bedard, age 79, of Wichita, Kansas passed away May 16, 2023 at Wesley on Woodlawn in Wichita. He was born January the 14, 1944 in Hays , Kansas to Levi and O’della (Newell) Bedard. On December 30, 1965 he was united in marriage to Janelle Ann Lorbeer in St. Joseph’s Church in Hays.
Dick was a longtime employee...
Arlene M Jones
May 14, 2023
Arlene M. (Brungardt) Jones – age 82 passed away and was Baptized into the Hope of Christ’s Resurrection Sunday, May 14, 2023, at her home in Fenton, Missouri.
She was born April 30, 1941, on the family farm at Victoria, Kansas to Joseph J. and Angela (Befort) Brungardt.
Arlene is survived by her beloved husband, Michael T. Jones for over 44 years;...
Everett "Butch" L. Hupfer
May 13, 2023
Butch Hupfer, age 63, of Russell, KS, died May 13, 2023, at the Russell Regional Hospital - Russell.
He was a lifelong resident of Russell, Kansas, having been born there on July 14, 1959, to Everett L. Hupfer, Sr., and Nancy Kuntzsch. He attended Russell High School and was the owner/operator of Butch’s Tree Service.
Butch’s pride and joy were his 14...
Russel Eugene Sytsma
May 12, 2023
Russel Eugene Sytsma, age 75, of Hays, Kansas, died May 12, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society – Hays. He was born June 26, 1947, in Martin, MI to Jacob and Martha Sytsma. Russ was educated in Evergreen Park, IL and shortly after graduation joined the United States Airforce where he served for 20 years eventually retiring as a MSGT...
Lambert Lee Schlyer
May 8, 2023
Lambert Lee “Bert” Schlyer – age 48, of Hays, Kansas passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at his home. He was born December 10, 1974, in Russell, Kansas to Gary L Schlyer and Linda Kay Rohr.
He was a Fed Ex Express route driver for 20 years, and has worked at Commercial Builders for 23 years. Bert grew up in...
Eugene F. Kippes
May 5, 2023
Eugene F. “Gene” Kippes – age 92, of Hays, Kansas passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Via Christi Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.
He was born May 15, 1930, in Victoria, Kansas to Peter C. and Pauline “Lena” (Schwartz) Kippes. Gene’s first wife was Mathilda “Mattie” (Sander) Augustine. She preceded him in death on February 14, 1986. Gene’s second...
Marjorie A. Rome
May 1, 2023
Marjorie Ann Rome, age 82, of Victoria, Kansas died Monday, May 1, 2023, at Harry Hines Memorial Hospice Center at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS after a short illness.
She was born on January 2, 1941, to Joseph M. and Albina (Kuhn) Rome. She was a 1958 Victoria High School graduate. She graduated from Fort Hays State...
Craig Peter
Apr 29, 2023
Craig D. Peter, age 63, of St. Francis, Kansas passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 at HaysMed.
Arrangements are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.
Curtis Dean Deutscher
Apr 29, 2023
Curtis Dean Deutscher, age 69 passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023, at his home in Ellis, Kansas. Curtis was born March 16, 1954, in Hays, Kansas, the son of Carl H. and Amy E. (Moore) Deutscher.
Curtis attended school in Ellis, graduating in 1973. While in high school he worked one summer for his brother, Gary, at his Texaco station. Following...
William "Bill" Jacobs
Apr 29, 2023
William Dean Jacobs passed away peacefully Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the Hays Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents William and Sophia (Graf) Jacobs as well as his brother Merle Patrick Jacobs.
He is survived and missed by his sister Jane Silvia, brother Chesley (Adrienne) Jacobs, nieces Karen Silvia, Jamie Jacobs, and Lindsay Jacobs, nephews Dan Silvia...
Mavis Kingsley
Apr 27, 2023
Mavis L. (Strecker) Kingsley - of Hays, Kansas passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at her home. She was born at her parent's home at 425 East 14th, Street, Russell, Kansas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward August Strecker and Alverda (Karst) Strecker-Mortimer; her husband, Dr. Keith Kingsley and her sister, Rae Ellen (Strecker) Smith-Pfeifer.
Mavis' father was...
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