Current Obituaries
Andrew John Urban
Jun 2, 2024
Andrew John Urban, known affectionately as "Andy," passed away at his home in Antonino, Kansas on June 2, 2024. He left behind a legacy filled with love, passion, and remarkable accomplishments.
Born in Hays, Kansas on June 20, 1955 to Walter J. and Irene Diane (Pfeifer) Urban, Andy led a fulfilling life that was marked by his dedication to his career in...
Harry Zachman
Jun 1, 2024
Harry Zachman, age 84 of Wichita, Kansas passed away Saturday June 1, 2024. He was born March 31, 1940, in Ellis County Kansas to John J. and Mary (Armbrister) Zachman.
He is survived by sisters: Helen Deines of Wakeeney, KS; Martha Massier of Ellis, KS; sister-in-law: Adabelle Zachman; and brother-in-law: Milton Dietz.
Harry was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Ernest...
Jodie Fisher
May 31, 2024
On May 31, 2024, the world lost a beloved soul with the passing of Jodie Fisher. Jodie was born on January 12, 1965, in Hays, Kansas, to Fred and Carol (Dechant) Werth where she spent her formative years surrounded by love and laughter. Jodie's life was a tapestry of diverse passions and endeavors. As a small business owner, she ran a...
Virgil K. Howe
May 27, 2024
Virgil Keith Howe, former Dean of Health and Life Sciences at Fort Hays State University, died May 27, 2024, at Homestead Assisted Living in Hays, Kansas. He was 93.
Virgil was born April 22, 1931, on a farm outside of King City, Missouri to Fred and Luella (Jameson) Howe. He started school in a one-room country schoolhouse and graduated from King...
Emma Lou Weber
May 23, 2024
Emma Lou Weber, age 93, recently of Buffalo Grove, Illinois, died May 23, 2024. She was a Dust Bowl and Great Depression baby who lived to see the era of artificial intelligence. Born to William and Lula Eckley, she grew up in Salina, Kansas, with her brothers Bill (Jeanette) and Bob (Leona).
At the age of 21, she married John Weber,...
Benny Carson
May 22, 2024
Benny Homer Carson, 70, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away on May 22, 2024. He was born to parents Johnny and Betty, on November 04, 1953, in Great Bend, Kansas.
He graduated from Great Bend High School in 1972. He married Debbie Penn in 1972 and they had 4 children together. They divorced in 1986. He went on to marry Elizabeth...
Edward Marvin Horton
May 22, 2024
Edward Marvin (Ed) Horton, 86, passed away May 22, 2024, at HaysMed in Hays, KS. He was born July 29, 1937, in Hutchinson, KS, to the late Vernon A., and Clara E. (Moore) Horton. He was united in marriage to Sharon L. Byers, on December 6, 1969 in Topeka, KS. A bond that lasted more than 54 years. Sharon affectionately refers...
Connie Faye (Corwin) Allen
May 18, 2024
Connie Fae (Corwin) Allen, age 74, of Hays, Kansas passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Republic County Hospital in Belleville, Kansas.
She was born November 3, 1949, in Russell, Kansas to Albert “Bud” and Mary (Daugherty) Corwin. She married Jay Wickham Sr., and he preceded her in death. She then married Robert Dee “Bob” Allen on August 7,...
Chong Cha Rundle
May 17, 2024
Chong Cha Rundle, known to many as Wanda, passed away on May 17, 2024, at Ascension Living Via Christi Village in Hays. Born on December 4, 1940, in Seoul, South Korea, she lived a remarkable life full of love, compassion, and dedication.Wanda dedicated many years of her life serving as caregiver and CNA at The Good Samaritan Society. Her commitment...
Duane Francis Klaus
May 14, 2024
Duane Francis Klaus, age 87 of Hays, Kansas a man whose life was dedicated to hard work, and family passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at HaysMed. He was born on October 3, 1936, in Ellis County, Kansas to Andrew and Celestina (Kreutzer) Klaus. On April 21, 1956, he married Norma Jean Werth at St. Anthony Catholic Church in...
Ernest Eugene Gustason
May 14, 2024
Ernest Eugene Gustason, known to his loved ones as "Ernie" and "Gus" passed away on May 14, 2024, in Hays, Kansas. He was born on November 29, 1958, in El Dorado, Kansas.Gus led a remarkable life that was dedicated to serving his country and cherishing the moments he spent with his family and friends. After graduating from Russell High School...
Agnes I. Leiker
May 11, 2024
Agnes I. Leiker, 96, of Hays, Kansas died Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Brookdale Senior Living, Hays, KS. She was born April 15, 1928, in Walker, KS to John and Catherine (Scheck) Riedel. She married Alvin Leiker on September 3, 1947, in Walker, KS. He preceded her in death on November 27, 2007.She was a retired homemaker who loved her...
Duane Staab
May 5, 2024
Duane A. Staab, a resident of Kersey, Colorado, formerly of Hays, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on May 5th, 2024. He was born on December 8th, 1955, in Hays, Kansas, to Alfred and Rosie (Kreutzer) Staab. On September 12th, 1981, he married the love of his life, Jolene (Hageman) Staab. Together they were blessed with four children: Susanna, Jessica,...
Mary Ann Dinkel
Apr 28, 2024
Mary Ann (Hertel) Dinkel – of Victoria, Kansas age 97, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.She was born October 29, 1926, on the family farm near Munjor, Kansas to Alex A. and Margaret (Pfannenstiel) Hertel. She married George F. Dinkel on May 11, 1964, at Victoria, Kansas. He preceded her in death on...
Elizabeth "Libby" Flores
Apr 28, 2024
Elizabeth “Libby” Anna Flores, 48, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at her home in Hays, Kansas, surrounded by her family.
Libby was a midwestern girl, born and raised in Ohio. She graduated from St. Ursula High School. In 1995 she relocated to San Diego, California with her mother and sister, where she met the love of her life,...
Morgan Lee Everett
Apr 26, 2024
Morgan Lee Everett, infant son of Lucas and Megan Everett of Hays, Kansas was born to life on April 24, 2024 and born to eternity on April 26, 2024 in Wichita, KansasMorgan is survived by his loving parents, Lucas and Megan (Ross) Everett of Hays; grandparents, Gary and Mary Everett of Wilson, KS, Dana Ross of Sumner, NE, and Gary...
Gilbert Peter Hecker
Apr 23, 2024
Gilbert Peter Hecker – age 88 of Hays, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Salina Regional Health Center.He was born December 5, 1935, in Park Kansas to Martin M. and Frances (Ziegler) Hecker. Gilbert married Caron A. (Stevenson) on January 17, 1959, in Oakley, Kansas. She preceded him in death on December 8, 2017.
He was a manager...
Rodney Hamburg
Apr 21, 2024
Rodney J. Hamburg, age 74 of Ellis, KS died Sunday, April 21, 2024 at RedBud Village - Plainville. Rodney was a rancher and lived on his farm in Trego County and was known as a great steward of the land. He was a 1967 graduate of Ellis High School where he lettered in wrestling. He enjoyed hard work and spending...
Terence "Terry" Klaus
Apr 21, 2024
Terence Scott “Terry” Klaus age 57 of Victoria, Kansas passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the Ellsworth County Medical Center.
He was born April 4, 1967, in Hays, Kansas to Kenneth Klaus and Theresa (Weigel) Klaus. Terry married Peggy (VonFeldt) on February 2, 1991, in Victoria, Kansas.
The most important thing in Terry’s life was his family and spending time...
Shirley Shiltz
Apr 19, 2024
Shirley A. Shiltz, age 74 of Ellis, KS died Friday, April 19, 2024 at Azria Health - Woodhaven in Great Bend, KS.Funeral Services will be Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church - Ellis. Visitation will be on Thursday beginning at 9:00 AM until service time at the church. Inurnment will take place in the...
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