Current Obituaries
Peter J. Billinger
Oct 16, 2024
Peter J. "Junior" Billinger, passed away on October 16, 2024, at the age of 90 in Hays, Kansas. Born on March 4, 1934, in Hays, to Peter and Martha (Kuntzsch) Billinger.
Pete devoted his life to his family, his faith. He was not only an entrepreneur who owned and operated his own printing company but also a man deeply committed to...
William Cooley
Oct 14, 2024
William "Bill" Cooley, age 65, of Hays, Kansas passed away on October 14, 2024, at his home, surrounded by the love and warmth of his family. Bill was born on October 27, 1958, in Montvale, New Jersey to Chester and Catherine (Bowden) Cooley. On January 27, 1996 he married LaVon (Buhrle) in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Hays.
Bill's journey was...
Sandra Lynn Pajewski
Oct 13, 2024
Sandra Lynn (Shaughnessy) Pajewski, age 68, of Hays, Kansas passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at her home.
She was born on August 7, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan to Patrick and Margaret (Gignac) Shaughnessy.
The third of ten children, Sanda lived briefly in Royal Oak, Michigan before moving with her family to Beloit, Wisconsin.
She graduated from Beloit Catholic High School in...
Robin Dawn Henman
Oct 13, 2024
Robin Dawn (Campbell) Henman, of Ellis, Kansas died Sunday, October 13, 2024 at HaysMed - Hays. She was born March 20, 1958, in Gunnison, Colorado. Her parents are Albert B. Campbell (College Station, TX) and Patricia (Welling) Campbell Albrecht (Hays, KS). Robin was preceded in death by her grandparents Albert Beryl Campbell and Roberta (Richardson) Campbell, and Sarah (Lacey) Welling...
Charles John Dreiling
Oct 9, 2024
Charles John “Charlie” Dreiling, age 91, of Victoria, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Via Christi Village Care Center in Hays, Kansas.
He was born on September 17, 1933, in Victoria, Kansas to Alphonse J. and Sophie (Sander) Dreiling. He was married to Nancy (Wheaton) for 23 years and later separated.
He was a member of The Basilica of...
Zane Asher Page
Oct 5, 2024
Zane Asher Page, age 16, of Hays, Kansas passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024 in rural Ellis County as the result of an automobile accident. Zane was born on November 4, 2007, in Hays, Kansas to David Hilton Jr. and Heather Page.
Zane was a bright and spirited student currently in the 11th grade at Hays High School. Known for his...
John Rupp
Oct 1, 2024
John Rupp, a respected member of the Ellis community and a devoted family man, passed away on October 1, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society in Ellis, Kansas at the age of 94. Born on November 8, 1929, in Hays, Kansas, to Ignatius J. and Mary K. (Wolf) Rupp. John lived a life marked by dedication to his career, family,...
Victoria Riley
Sep 27, 2024
Victoria (Dinges) Riley, age 67 of Brewster, Kansas died Friday, September 27, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer at HaysMed - Hays. She was born May 25, 1957, in Hays to Laverne and Mildred (Pfeifer) Dinges.
Victoria was a graduate of Hays High School class of 1975 and received an associate’s degree from Fort Hays State University. Victoria was very...
Valeria C. Thomas
Sep 26, 2024
Valeria C. “Tutz” Thomas, age 103, gracefully left this world on September 26, 2024, at Redbud Village, Plainville, Kansas, leaving behind a legacy marked by strength, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her family and community. She was born on July 29, 1921, in Graham County, Kansas to Charles and Ola (Scruggs) Griffe. On December 11, 1950, she married Robert O....
Kay Scheck
Sep 24, 2024
Kay Lynn Scheck, age 67, of Russell, Kansas passed away on September 24, 2024 at HaysMed. She was born on December 28, 1956, in Russell to Nathan and Dorothy (Anderson) Karst. She met Everett “Butch” Hupfer and they made a life together for over thirty years. Butch preceded her in death on May 13, 2023.
Kay graduated from Gorham High School....
Shirley Ann Hand
Sep 22, 2024
Shirley Ann Hand, devoted wife and mother went home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2024. She was born on August 09, 1933, and was 91 when she passed away at Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS. Her services will begin at 11:00 AM on September 30, 2024 at Linwood Baptist Church, Linwood, KS preceded by a viewing at...
Paul Dinkel
Sep 20, 2024
Paul Dinkel, age 75, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024, at his home in Stilwell, OK. He was born on August 18, 1949, in Hays, Kansas to Nicholas and Leoba (Geist) Dinkel. Paul was a dedicated and loving husband to Darlene (Johnson), whom he married on May 17, 1980. She preceded him in death July 4, 2015.
He worked for Leo...
Darlene M. (Werth) Williams
Sep 20, 2024
Darlene M. (Werth) Williams, age 85, of Hays, Kansas passed away on September 20, 2024, at Homestead of Hays, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on August 13, 1939, to Severin and Adeline (Befort) Werth in Schoenchen, Kansas, and led a life filled with love, laughter, and a passion for beauty.
Darlene made a significant mark in her community as...
Catherine Herl
Sep 13, 2024
Catherine "Cathy" Herl, age 69, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, of Kingman, Kansas formerly of Hays, Kansas passed away at the Prairie Home in Pretty Prairie, Kansas, on September 13, 2024. She was born on October 11, 1954, in Hays to Peter and Cora (Zimmerman) Arnold.
From her earliest years, Cathy embodied the spirit of hard work, taking on responsibilities at...
Jo Ann Berens
Sep 11, 2024
Jo Ann Berens, age 82, of Hutchinson, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Hospital. She was born September 29, 1941, in Hays, Kansas to Andrew J. and Helen (Wasinger) Brown. She married Larry D. Berens on August 31, 1963, in Victoria, Kansas and later separated. He preceded her in death on March 28, 2005.
She was...
Elizabeth Rupp Chew
Sep 8, 2024
Elizabeth Rupp Chew, affectionately known to those who cherished her as Betty, or Nutz, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on September 8, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on January 13, 1937, in Hays, Kansas, Betty lived a life rich in love and family, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered by...
Mildred Mae Giebler
Sep 7, 2024
Mildred Mae Giebler, a beloved figure in her family and community, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024 at Via Christi Assisted Living. She was born on June 24, 1929, in Colyer, Kansas to Fred and Catherine (Fisher) Brungardt.
While raising her family with Clarence, Mildred worked outside the home. Her work life included fifteen plus years with Travenol as well...
Marcus Roman Weigel Jr.
Sep 7, 2024
Marcus R. Weigel, age 92, of Hays, Kansas died September 7, 2024 at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, Long Term Care, WaKeeney, KS, He was born July 8, 1932 in Victoria, KS to Marcus and Sophia (Nowak) Weigel.
Marcus graduated from Victoria High School, and he answered the call to serve his country in the U.S. Army and the Korean War....
Timothy Allen Augustine
Sep 5, 2024
Timothy Allen “Tim” Augustine, departed this life on September 5, 2024, at his beloved family farm in Ellis, Kansas, where he spent each day of his life surrounded by the land he loved.
Born on June 19, 1965, in Hays, Kansas, to Leonard Sr. and Otillia (Flax) Augustine. Tim grew up with a deep-seated love for farming which would shape not...
Troy Rebel
Sep 4, 2024
Troy Lee Rebel, 60, passed away on September 4, 2024, in Platte City, Missouri. Born on September 9, 1963, in Ness City, Kansas, to Darlene Werth and Ralph Rebel, Troy spent his childhood keeping his parents on their toes while making countless memories with his siblings, Jay, Penny, and Jeff.As an adult, Troy completed his apprenticeship in 1989 and devoted...
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