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Steven Basgall

Steven Basgall

Aug 17, 2024

Steven Ray Basgall was born on May 18, 1955, in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado to Hubert and Vonna Basgall. He died August 17th at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas at the age of 69.

He was raised in Sharon Springs, Kansas along with 4 brothers and 3 sisters.

Steve attended Wallace County Schools K-12. He graduated from Fort Hays State University....

Justin Basgall

Justin Basgall

Aug 17, 2024

Justin Joseph Basgall age 42, of Hays, Kansas passed away at his home on Saturday, August 17, 2024. He was born June 21, 1982, in Hays, Kansas to Chad W. Basgall and Mary Loree Acheson. He married Nicolene (VanSittert) and they later separated.

He was working for Ellis County as a Noxious Weed Agent for the last two years, and he...

Robert G. Feldt

Robert G. Feldt

2024

Robert George Feldt, age 70, of Augusta, Kansas, formerly of Hays passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024 at his home in Augusta, KS. He was born January 31, 1954 in Hays to John and Elizabeth (Moellering) Feldt. Robert graduated from Hays High in 1972.

On August 18, 1973 he married Linda Bieker in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis. He...

Jake Sprenkle

Jake Sprenkle

Aug 13, 2024

Jake Sprenkle, age 36, of Hays, Kansas died Tuesday August 13, 2024, in Hays.

He was born October 3, 1987, in Dodge City, Kansas to David and Lori (Burleson) Sprenkle. Jake was a 2006 graduate of Dodge City High School and attended Emporia State University.

An avid outdoorsman, Jake found peace and joy in the art of fishing, his other passions were...

Deborah Rae Gibbons

Deborah Rae Gibbons

Aug 9, 2024

Deborah Rae (Bywater) Gibbons, age 69, of Gorham, Kansas, passed away at home on Friday, August 9, 2024. Debbie was born to Eddie Ray and Arlene (Singleton) Bywater on April 11, 1955, in Omaha, Nebraska. Debbie grew up in the Tarkio, Missouri, area and graduated from Tarkio High School as a member of the Class of 1973.

Debbie married Ronald Gene...

Bill R. Longpine

Bill R. Longpine

Aug 9, 2024

Billy “Bill” Raymond Longpine passed away from this life on Friday, August 9, 2024, at the age of 94 from complications of a stroke at his home in Hays. He was born Feb 12, 1930, in Russell Kansas to Raymond and Wynne (Haughey) Longpine.

 After losing his father as an infant, the family moved to Garber, OK, where he grew up...

Valerius J. Rohleder

Valerius J. Rohleder

Aug 8, 2024

Valerius “Val” J. Rohleder age 94, of Abilene, Kansas passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Val was born to Nick and Minnie (Dreiling) Rohleder on December 19, 1929, in Emmeram, Kansas. Val married Tina (Geist) on October 15, 1956, in Hays, Kansas.

He graduated from St. Joseph Military Academy in Hays in 1948. He joined the U.S. Army and served...

Linda Stary

Linda Stary

Aug 7, 2024

Linda Louise (Linenberger) Stary, age 78, of Garden City, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. She was born July 23,1946 in LaCrosse, Kansas to Adolph Joseph and Bertha Marie (Schmidt) Linenberger. 

She grew up in Hays, Kansas, but the family moved to Denver, Colorado and that is where she graduated from...

Kimberly Bellanger

Kimberly Bellanger

Aug 4, 2024

Kimberly Bellanger, age 50 of Ellis, died Sunday, August 4, 2024, at her home in Ellis.

Family and Friends Gathering: Monday, August 12, 2024, from 9-11 a.m. at Langhans Funeral Home, Parshall, SD

Prayer Service with Final Reviewal: Monday, August 12, 2024, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home

Burial: Memorial Congregational Cemetery, rural Parshall, SD

Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Keithley Funeral...

Donald Robert DuVarney

Donald Robert DuVarney

Aug 3, 2024

Don DuVarney, age 83 of Russell, Kansas died Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society – Decatur County.

Don was born on July 10, 1941, in Springfield, Massachusetts to Donald and Helen (Bourne) DuVarney.

As a United States Air Force Veteran, Don’s passion was in the air. He was an accomplished pilot and found peace and joy in the heavens....

Connie L. Dreiling

Connie L. Dreiling

Jul 29, 2024

Connie L. Dreiling, age 88, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Via Christi Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.

She was born July 31, 1935, at Hays, Kansas to Leo F. and Mary (Kuhn) Brungardt. She married Allen P. Dreiling on June 1, 1957, at Victoria. He preceded her in death on March 28, 2018. 

She worked at Farmers National Bank,...

Lucille Wanda Kuhn

Lucille Wanda Kuhn

Jul 24, 2024

Lucille Wanda Kuhn, age 70 of Ellis, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

She was born February 24, 1954, in Hays, Kansas to Andrew T. “Andy: and Clara Irene (Hammerschmidt) Kuhn.

She worked at the DSNWK/Reed Center at Hays in the sewing department and housekeeping for almost 50 years, retiring in 2023. She grew...

Patricia J. Dean

Patricia J. Dean

Jul 23, 2024

Patricia "Patti" J. (Pfeifer) Dean, 72, of Hays, KS, peacefully passed away with her son, Jeff, and family by her side on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Via Christi Village, Hays, KS. She was born on March 4, 1952, at the family farm in Ellis, KS. She is the daughter of Albert J. and Irene C. (Haas) Pfeifer. 

Patricia was a...

Jeanette Younger

Jeanette Younger

Jul 21, 2024

 Jeanette Younger age 91, of Victoria, Kansas passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Via Christi Village Hays, Kansas surrounded by her family. She was born November 21, 1932, in Hays, Kansas to Henry A. and Pauline (Dreiling) Schumacher. She married James F. “Jack” Younger on January 26, 1952, in Victoria, Kansas. He preceded her in death on...

Mary Jane Kuhn

Mary Jane Kuhn

Jul 15, 2024

Mary Jane Kuhn age 93, of Victoria, Kansas passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

She was born January 23, 1931, on the family farm at Pfeifer, Kansas to Adam and Cecellia (Jacobs) Kisner. She married Francis Joseph Kuhn on August 22, 1950, at Pfeifer, Kansas. He preceded her in death on August 5, 2016.

She...

Robert Dinges

Robert Dinges

Jul 13, 2024

Mr. Robert James “Bob” Dinges, age 88, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday evening, July 13, 2024, at Hamilton Hospital. 

Graveside services will be 10:30 AM Monday, September 2, 2024 at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Hays.

 Bob was born on December 31, 1935, in Hays, Kansas, the son of the late Fidelis and Thecla (Ruder) Dinges. He was preceded in death...

Edoline Greene

Edoline Greene

Jul 10, 2024

Edoline Jane Greene age 89 of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the home of her daughter on Monday, June 10, 2024. She was born October 12, 1934, to Edward and Madoline Martin.

Edoline was best known for her devotion to family and having a witty personality. She always knew her friends by “whoever laughs at my...

Edythe Irene Breeding

Edythe Irene Breeding

Jul 4, 2024

Edythe Breeding, age 100, of Hays, Kansas passed away peacefully Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Homestead Assisted Living of Hays.

Edythe was born December 13, 1923, in Hugoton, Kansas to Roscoe E. and Ethel V. (Light) Floyd. She was the second born of twins. Her twin brother, Ernest Wayne and Edythe were welcomed home by 3 sisters and 9 brothers.

Edythe grew...

Dennis Weese

Dennis Weese

Jul 1, 2024

Dennis Weese, age 66 of Kansas City, Missouri died July 1, 2024, at his home in Kansas City. He was born on July 26, 1957, in Smith Center, KS to Billy and Janice (Hillman) Weese. He attended and graduated from Osborne High School and attended Colby Community College.

Dennis was an on-air radio personality for most of his life, working as...

Karen Barnes

Karen Barnes

Jun 30, 2024

Karen S. (Sander) Barnes, age 67, of Humble, Texas passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024. She was born July 21, 1956, in Hays, Kansas to John J. and Darlene (Jacobs) Sander.

Karen was a devoted wife, mother, sister, friend and teacher. Her passion for education touched countless lives and she will be remembered for her kindness, laughter and joy.

Survivors include...

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