Current Obituaries
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...
Donald Duane Davidson
Sep 4, 2024
Donald Duane Davidson “Jr.” or “Triple D” or “Dollars Davidson” as many affectionately called him, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Hays Medical Center.
Don was born on August 14, 1946, in Hamilton, Montana to Hugh Duane and Helen Margaret (Miller) Davidson. He spent his early childhood in Montana until the family moved to Idaho where he graduated from Leadore...
Kurt J. Stecklein
Sep 2, 2024
Kurt Joseph Stecklein, age 47, passed away on September 2, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. He was born December 15, 1976, in Hays, Kansas to Dale Stecklein and Stephanie (Zimmerman) Stecklein.
He was baptized in the catholic faith, and was raised in Hays. Kurt will be remembered by his larger-than-life personality, always ready for adventure. His mischievous sense of humor is always ready...
Robert J. Armbrister
Aug 31, 2024
Robert J. Armbrister, age 93, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellis. He was born December 10, 1930, in rural Ellis County to Fred J. and Ida (Schoenthaler) Armbrister. Robert graduated from Ellis High School and married Alma Pauline Huber on March 28, 1951, at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis. Alma preceded...
Ray and Janet Renz
Aug 29, 2024
Ray Renz and Janet Renz
Ray and Janet Renz passed away in their home together at LaCrosse, Kansas on Thursday, August 29, 2024, and on Friday, August 30, 2024, respectively.
Ray was born June 19, 1937, to W.C “Bill” and Alma (Meier) Renz of Rush Center Kansas. Janet was born September 28, 1939, to Earl and Dorothy (Krug) Moore of Rush Center....
Delilah Staab
Aug 29, 2024
Delilah (Lila) Staab, a retired homemaker and life-long resident of Hays, Kansas, passed away peacefully at Hays Medical Center on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at the age of 92.
Lila was born in Hays on January 11, 1932 to her parents Barney and Ida (Ruder) Herl. She has six brothers and sisters: Leander, Frances. Laurin, Gene, Orie, and Tom.
Lila graduated from...
Phyllis Murphy
2024
Phyllis Cecilia (Gottschalk) Murphy, age 83, formerly of Zurich, KS passed away August 29, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Center in Ellis, KS. Phyllis was born November 23, 1940, to John H. and Georgina (Schulte) Gottschalk in a farmhouse West of Schoenchen, KS. She went to a one room school while they lived south of Hays, then she attended St....
Doris Groff
Aug 28, 2024
Doris Ilene Groff was born on July 15, 1931, in Ellis County to Edgar and Clara Aust. She passed away at the age of 93 at Good Samaritan in Ellis, Kansas on August 28, 2024.
Doris graduated from Hays High School with the class of 1948. On February 3, 1949, she married the love of her life, Homer Groff. He preceded...
Robert Dale Wallsmith
Aug 25, 2024
Robert Dale Wallsmith was born in Wichita Kansas on June 14, 1948. He passed away from cancer on August 25, 2024. He was the youngest of five siblings. Beverly French of Carbondale, Kansas, Michael Wallsmith (deceased) of South Carolina, Phillip Wallsmith of Topeka, Kansas, and Thomas Wallsmith (deceased) of Levant, Kansas. Bob was raised on a farm north of Levant,...
Benita "Petie" Rohr
2024
Benita A. “Petie” (Engel) Rohr, age 92, of Hays, Kansas passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 in Hays. She was born November 11, 1931 in rural Ellis County to Fidelis Sr and Adeline (Befort) Engel. Benita graduated from Girls Catholic High School in 1949.
She married Conrad “Connie” L. Rohr, Sr on August 17, 1950 in Munjor, Kansas celebrating 64 years...
Thomas Olson
2024
Thomas Olson, a loving husband, dad, grandpa and great grandpa passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024 at the age of 91 in Hays, Kansas.Tom was born on April 1, 1933 to Henry T. Olson and Frances (Smith) Olson at home in rural Dalton, Minnesota. Tom grew up on their farm and was his dad’s constant companion. Tom’s family moved...
June Loveridge
Aug 17, 2024
June Isabelle Loveridge, 97, peacefully entered eternal rest on August 17th, 2024. June was born in Ellis, Kansas on June 24, 1927, to John and Inez Lonnon. She was a graduate of Ellis High School and also attended and graduated as a registered nurse from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Denver Colorado.
On September 5, 1948, June married her husband of...
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