Current Obituaries
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...
Richard W. "Rich" Schaus
Dec 21, 2024
Richard W. "Rich" Schaus, age 80, of rural Ellis, Kansas, a dedicated lifelong farmer and longtime dairyman, passed away on December 21, 2024, at the Salina Regional Health Center. He was born on June 10, 1944, in Hays, Kansas to Edgar and Martha (Yantz) Schaus.
From an early age, Rich exhibited a commitment to his family and community. He married his...
Alvin J. Denning
Dec 21, 2024
Alvin Joseph Denning, 95, passed away peacefully Saturday morning in the comfort of his home and the company of his family. Anyone who knew Al could tell you that was the only way he was ever going to leave the “farm” west of Hays, where he and his departed wife, Aletha, built their home over 40 years ago.
Born in Hays...
Brandon Frick
Dec 17, 2024
Brandon Lee Frick age 40, of Hays, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2024, following an auto accident.
Brandon was born on July 29, 1984, in Great Bend, Kansas to Daniel and Sherry Frick, and he grew up with a passion for both car audio and physical fitness. He was a dedicated husband to his beloved wife, Carrie, and a...
Dolores Dietz
Dec 17, 2024
Dolores Dorothy Dietz, age 93, of Locust Grove Village in LaCrosse, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in LaCrosse. She was born on July 7, 1931, in Rush County, Kansas, to Sylvester and Mary (Unrein) Zimmerman.
Dolores was a woman of great strength and resilience, known for her devotion to family. She was united in marriage to Lavine Herrman...
Wilma VonLintel
Dec 12, 2024
Wilma (Pfeifer) Wellbrock-VonLintel Age 91, of Victoria, Kansas passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Hays Medical Center.
She was born April 3, 1933, on the family farm four miles north of Victoria to Anthony J. and Rosa (Dreiling) Pfeifer, the youngest of twelve children. She attended elementary school in Victoria and graduated from Victoria High School in 1951, the...
Fr. Felix Petrovsky
Dec 10, 2024
Fr. Felix Rudolph Petrovsky, O.F.M. Cap., 94, senior friar of the Capuchin Province of St. Conrad, died at Via Christi Village, Hays Kansas, on Dec. 10, 2024. He had been a professed member of the Capuchin Franciscan Order for 74 years, and a Catholic priest for 69 years.
Son of the late Rudolph P. and Marie Gertrude (Erkens) Petrovsky of Ford...
Linda Kohlrus
Dec 10, 2024
Linda Sue Kohlrus, age 69 of Ellis, Kansas died Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital - WaKeeney.
She was born December 23, 1954, in Hays, Kansas to Irvin and Lucille (Herl) Toepfer. In November of 1974 she was united in marriage to Terry Kohlrus at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church – Hays.
Linda was a loving and...
Dennis J. Pfannenstiel
Dec 10, 2024
Dennis J. Pfannenstiel age 80, of Hays, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at his home.
He was born January 21, 1944, on the family farm south of Munjor, Kansas to Constantine “Connie” and Marcella (Doerfler) Pfannenstiel. He married the love of his life, Elaine G. (Phelps) on June 28, 1969, at Munjor, Kansas.
Dennis worked at and was an...
Christopher Dean Rorabaugh
Dec 2, 2024
Christopher Dean Rorabaugh, age 72 of Ellis, Kansas passed away December 2, 2024. He was born on November 13, 1952, in Seneca, Kansas, to Roscoe Dean "R.D." and Helena "Mija" (Moden) Rorabaugh. Chris graduated from Ellis High School in 1970 and then Fort Hays State University. On April 17, 1970, he married Rebecca Sue (Hurt) at the United Methodist Church...
Cora Lou Ryan
Dec 1, 2024
Cora Lou Ryan, age 87, of Victoria, Kansas passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at her home.
She was born May 21, 1937, on the family farm at Victoria, Kansas to Alphonse M. and Mary (Windholz) Kuhn. She married Richard Ryan and later separated.
She was a business woman maintaining her upholstery shop on her farm for over 25 years. She...
Dale L Wing
Nov 23, 2024
Dale L. Wing, 89, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at HaysMed.
Dale was born to parents Lester and Emma Mae (King) Wing on November 14, 1935, in Cimarron, Kansas. The family relocated to Hays, where he graduated from Hays High School and Fort Hays State University. He worked for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment...
Michael Paul Schmidt
Nov 19, 2024
Michael Paul Schmidt, age 76, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on November 19, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at Hays Medical Center. Born on June 30, 1948, in Hays, he was the firstborn of Patrick Joseph and Rose Grace (Leiker) Schmidt, part of a close-knit family of six children.Michael’s early life was marked by dedication and achievement. He graduated...
Michelle Potter
Nov 15, 2024
Michelle Ann Potter, age 50, of WaKeeney, Kansas passed away at her home on Friday, November 15, 2024.
She was born August 13, 1974, in Stanton, California to Thomas Dale and Deborah Ann (McGinnis) Potter.
Graveside services and inurnment will be held at a later date.
Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.
Condolences can be...
Gladys Johnson
Nov 13, 2024
Gladys Johnson, passed away in Ellis, Kansas on November 13, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on August 18, 1931, she was the daughter of John and Mary (Huber) Gallison. She graduated from Ellis High School in 1949. On March 4, 1951 she married George E. Johnson at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis.
Gladys embraced life with a spunky attitude...
Randall Kuhn
Nov 12, 2024
Randall Kuhn, known to most as Randy, passed away on November 12, 2024, at HaysMed, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and an undeniable zest for life. Born on January 18, 1956, in Wichita, Kansas, Randy was a proud graduate of Hays High School, where he initially showcased his talent as a naturally gifted athlete.
Throughout his life, Randy became...
Virginia Clermont
Nov 11, 2024
Virginia Clermont, age 80, of Hays, Kansas passed away Monday, November 11, 2024 in Hays. She was born July 15, 1944 in Atwood, Kansas to Hugo and Ruby (Rummel) Baumfalk.
Virginia had worked as a CNA and was especially fond of working in the Alzheimer’s unit. She enjoyed playing solitaire and collecting Indian artifacts, trinkets and artwork. Virginia cared deeply for...
Ronald Joseph Sauer, Jr.
Nov 10, 2024
Ronald Joseph “Ron” Sauer Jr. Age 51, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 10, 2024, due to heart failure.
He was born on March 10, 1973, in Hays, Kansas to Ronald Joseph Sauer Sr. and LaDonna (Windholz) Linenberger. He married his high school sweetheart Tammi (Kippes) of 29 years on June 17, 1995, in Victoria, Kansas.
Ron received his...
Virgil J. Pfannenstiel
Nov 10, 2024
Virgil Joseph Pfannenstiel, age 89 of Hays, Kansas passed away November 10, 2024 at his home in rural Hays. He was born on January 23, 1935, in Antonino, Kansas, to Joseph N. and Alvina (Leiker) Pfannenstiel. Virgil graduated from Hays High in 1953. He married Dolores (Fisher) on June 4, 1957 at St. Joseph’s Church in Hays. Shortly after being...
LaVerne Dean Schuster
Nov 5, 2024
LaVerne Dean Schuster, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at the Russell Regional Hospital. Born on December 31, 1953, in Hays, Kansas to Frank P. and Mary (Flax) Schuster. LaVerne lived a life marked by hard work and devotion to his family.
LaVerne’s career in agriculture began in May 1985 at United Ag Service in Gorham, where he...
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