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Doug Stites

Doug Stites

Nov 6, 2021

Obituary Martin Douglas Stites, (Doug to all who knew him) passed away on Saturday, November 6th, 2021. Doug was born on March 30, 1948 in Hays, Kansas to Lawrence and Hortense (Tiny) Stites. He graduated from Hill City High School then attended Fort Hays State University until he was called to serve his country in Vietnam where he was stationed...

Anna Flax

Anna Flax

Nov 5, 2021

Obituary Anna Flax, age 94, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 at Hays Medical Center. She was born March 4, 1927 in Ellis, Kansas to Philip and Frances (Gnad) Schuster. On September 20, 1948 she married Phillip J. Flax in St. Marys Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on May 13, 2009. Anna was a homemaker...

Charles B Ring

Charles B Ring

Nov 4, 2021

Obituary Charles 'Charlie' Bratton Ring was born May 14, 1989, in Laramie, WY. He passed away at Hays Medical Center in Hays, KS November 4, 2021. After graduating High School in Pierre, SD he volunteered service in the United States Marine Corps during which time he was deployed overseas three times and earned numerous honors. He had a lifelong interest...

Norma Brungardt

Norma Brungardt

Nov 1, 2021

Obituary Norma Brungardt, age 83 years old, of Ellis, Kansas, died Monday, November 1, 2021 at Bethel Home in Montezuma, Kansas. She was born February 17, 1938 in Damar, Kansas to Dolphis Senesac and Clara (LaBarge) Senesac. She married Elmer Brungardt on September 1, 1956 in Damar. He preceded her in death on May 18, 2017. Norma loved her family...

Alex Francis Riedel Jr.

Alex Francis Riedel Jr.

Oct 29, 2021

Obituary Alex Francis Riedel Jr., age 87, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at the Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, Kansas. Alex was born June 24, 1934 in Ellis to Alex F. and Anna (Glassman) Riedel. Alex graduated from Ellis High School and then served in the US Army. He worked for Midwest Energy for over...

Ralph Waldschmidt

Ralph Waldschmidt

Oct 24, 2021

Obituary Ralph T. Waldschmidt, age 90, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Hays Medical Center. He was born May 26, 1931 in Ellis, Kansas to Herman and Pauline (Boos) Waldschmidt. Ralph graduated from Ellis High School in 1949 and was a US Army veteran proudly serving his country in Korea in 1952-1953. On January 25, 1955...

Allen John Dinkel

Allen John Dinkel

Oct 18, 2021

Obituary Allen John Dinkel age 71, of Hays, Kansas, died Monday, October 18, 2021, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. He was born June 17, 1950, in Hays, Kansas to Alvin F. and Edna Ruby (Dreiling) Dinkel. He married Gloria J. (Kisner) on December 26, 1970 in Pfeifer, Kansas. He was the facility coordinator for Eagle Communications for over 30...

Betty L. Mc Laren

Betty L. Mc Laren

Oct 14, 2021

Obituary Betty L. (Schemm) McLaren, age 87, of Hays, Kansas died Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. She was born March 21, 1934, in WaKeeney, Kansas the daughter of Joseph and Eva (Schwien) Schemm. On January 16, 1954 she married Merle R. McLaren in Wichita KS. They were together for 67 years, and were blessed with...

Carol Billinger

Carol Billinger

Oct 12, 2021

Obituary Carol Billinger age 74, of Victoria, Kansas died Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at her home. She was born January 10, 1947, at Hays, Kansas to Leo and Hubertine (Urban) Stramel. She married Gilbert Billinger Jr. on April 22, 1967 at Pfeifer, Kansas. Carol was Postmaster at Pfeifer, Kansas for 29 years and a devoted homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, quilting,...

John Ireland

John Ireland

Oct 12, 2021

Obituary Johnny Lee "John" Ireland, age 72 of Hays, Kansas passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Hays Medical Center. He was born September 3, 1949 in Concordia, Kansas to John A. and Marjorie F. (Beaushaw) Ireland. John graduated from Natoma High School in 1967. Played football at Butler County Community College, and later graduated from Fort Hays State. John...

Jeneice Rohr

Jeneice Rohr

Oct 10, 2021

Obituary Jeneice Rohr, age 81, of Walker, Kansas passed away October 10, 2021 at Russell Regional Hospital, Russell, Kansas. She was born June 15, 1940 to Severin and Isabelle (Dechant) Scheck. She married Gilbert F. Rohr February 8, 1958 in Walker. He preceded her in death June 7, 2015. Jeneice was a homemaker and a lifelong Walker resident. She was...

Darlene Marie Armstrong

Darlene Marie Armstrong

Oct 9, 2021

Obituary Darlene Marie Armstrong, age 69 of Overland Park, Kansas passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 in Hays, Kansas. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Services Arrangements Are Pending 2509 Vine Street Hays, Kansas 67601

Sharlett Jill Webster

Sharlett Jill Webster

Oct 6, 2021

Obituary Sharlett Jill Webster, age 60, of Hanston, KS died Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at HaysMed - Hays. She was born on March 18th, 1961 to Dewey and Lee Webster in Larned, KS. Sharlett moved with her parents and brothers as a toddler to Tucson, Arizona where she started school and graduated from Flowing Wells Schools. She attended the University...

James Daniel Kohl 'Dan'

James Daniel Kohl 'Dan'

Oct 3, 2021

Obituary James Daniel Kohl (Dan), age 56, of Schoenchen, KS died Sunday, October 3, 2021. He was born June 14, 1965 in Hays, KS to James Kohl and Doris (Herrman) Winslow. He married Tina (Mask) in Hays, KS on June 14, 1996. Dan always had a smile on his face. He was one of those people that everyone loved. He...

Daniel Verschage

Daniel Verschage

Oct 2, 2021

Obituary Daniel Verschage age 79, of Hays, Kansas died Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Hays Medical Center. He was born May 12, 1942, in Monroe, Illinois to Tayfield Francis and Erma Irene (Cozier) Verschage. He grew up and attended school in Kewanee, Illinois. He was a mill operator at the paper mill in Kewanee for over 30 years. Daniel lived...

Lavera Mae Towns

Lavera Mae Towns

Oct 2, 2021

Obituary Lavera Mae Towns, age 95, of Hays, Kansas passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Via Christi Village, Hays. She was born June 22, 1926 in Medford, Oklahoma to Peter M. and Susie (Janzen) Reimer. On January 1, 1947 she married Robert Dale Towns. He preceded her in death on February 14, 1989. Lavera grew up on a farm...

Thayne Weston Jones

Thayne Weston Jones

Sep 21, 2021

Obituary Thayne Weston Jones, 95, McCracken, died Wednesday, September 21, 2021, Larksfield Place, Wichita, Kansas. He was born September 30, 1925 in Alexander Kansas to Orvin and Fern Jones. He married Valencia (Machree) Jones, Jan. 31, 1952, in Forsyth, Missouri, while serving in the U.S. Army in occupied West Germany, where they completed their honeymoon in the Bavarians Alps. After...

Tonya Sweat

Tonya Sweat

Sep 21, 2021

Obituary Tonya L. (Bittel) Sweat passed away on 9/21/2021 at Hays Medical Center. She was born June 3, 1980 in Hays, Kansas to Marvin and Mary (Wasinger) Bittel. She married Shawn Sweat on 4/28/2007, at St. Fidelis in Victoria, KS. Tonya graduated from Thomas Moore Prep-Marian High School in 1998 where she went on to Fort Hays State University to...

Shayla Dawn Randle

Shayla Dawn Randle

Sep 21, 2021

Obituary Shayla Dawn Randle age 42 of Hays, Kansas died Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at her home. She was born March 4, 1979, in Hugoton, Kansas to David L. and Teresa Radena (Wilgus) Randle. She was a Para Educator, and a Teachers Assistant for over 13 years with the Hays 498 School District at Wilson School, and Early Childhood Connections....

Steven Koerner

Steven Koerner

Sep 20, 2021

Obituary Steven Leon Koerner, age 57, of Hays, KS passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at his home in Hays. Services are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com. Services

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