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Lance W. Wadlow

Lance W. Wadlow

Mar 10, 2025

Lance Wadlow, age 55 of Aurora, Colorado, former Victoria, Kansas resident, passed away on March 10, 2025 in Aurora.

Services are pending and will be announced by Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.

His family invites all to share memories and words of comfort on Lance's tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Omer A. Knoll

Omer A. Knoll

Mar 6, 2025

Omer Aloysius Knoll age 90, a very well-known artist, sculptor, teacher, and a friend to many passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the Redbud Village Care Center in Plainville, Kansas.

He was a former Ellis County resident and lived his later years in Palco, Kansas. He was born October 8, 1934, in Hays, Kansas, and was one of nine...

Janet "Jan" Weber

Janet "Jan" Weber

Mar 6, 2025

Janet "Jan" Weber, age 80, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Legends of Hutchinson. She was born October 3, 1944 in Eureka, Kansas to Ross and Marie (Blake) Dory. She graduated from Hoisington High School and Emporia State University with a Master’s degree in Library Science.

On December 28, 1965 she married Richard Weber at St. Joseph’s...

Kenneth Paul Augustine

Kenneth Paul Augustine

Mar 6, 2025

Kenneth Paul “Auggie” Augustine age 82, of Hays, Kansas passed away at his home on Thursday, March 6, 2025. He was born June 24, 1943, in Hays, Kansas to Michael and Anna (Weaver) Augustine. He married Barbara D. (Vine) on July 1, 1967 at Hays, Kansas.

He grew up in Hays and was a 1962 graduate of Saint Joseph’s Military Academy. Kenny...

Janette Kay Handle

Janette Kay Handle

Mar 4, 2025

Janette Kay Handle, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 4, 2025, at Azria Health Woodhaven in Great Bend, Kansas. Born on November 29, 1954, in Oakley, Kansas, she was the cherished daughter of her late parents, Wayne and Catherine Nelson, and the proud mother to three daughters and a son. Known affectionately by many as “Mom,” Janette...

Alice Ann Paul

Alice Ann Paul

Mar 3, 2025

Alice Ann Paul, age 89, of Hays, Kansas, peacefully passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on March 21, 1935, in Denver, Colorado, to Herman and Alice Davis, Alice embraced her role as the oldest of five siblings, nurturing a deep bond with her family that lasted throughout her life. She attended...

Jill Marie Dillon

Jill Marie Dillon

Feb 27, 2025

Jill Marie (Hatfield) Dillon, 55, Hays, died Thursday, February 27, 2025. She was born October 23, 1969 in Hays, the daughter of Charles and Leona Hatfield. She was a graduate of Hays High School in the class of 1988. On September 15, 1990 she was united in marriage to Jerry A. Dillon in Hays, and they celebrated 34 years of...

Harold Lee Gilbert, Jr.

Harold Lee Gilbert, Jr.

Feb 23, 2025

Harold Gilbert, age 69 of Hays, Kansas passed away in his home in February, 2025.

Cremation services entrusted to Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel, 2509 Vine Street Hays, Kansas 67601.

His family invites all to share memories and words of comfort on Harold's tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

In lieu of flowers, memorials/donations can be made via tribute pay: https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/resources/make-a-payment

Darcy G. Peak

Darcy G. Peak

Feb 15, 2025

Darcy (Peak) Rodger, age 49, of Hays, Kansas passed away February 15, 2025 in Hays. She was born July 6, 1975 in South Carolina daughter of Don and Gaylene (Duntz) Loyd. Her family resided in Kirwin, Kansas where she lived during her childhood years where she was raised in a loving home with her parents and siblings.

Darcy graduated from Agra...

Lavila Elizabeth Meyer

Lavila Elizabeth Meyer

Feb 14, 2025

Lavila Elizabeth Meyer, age 79, former Flasher, North Dakota resident passed away peacefully Friday, February 14, 2025, at Via Christi Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.

She was born October 27, 1945, in Mandan, ND to Anton & Isabel (Brilz) Unser. She married Herman E. Meyer at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Mandan on April 24, 1964. He preceded her in death on...

Ervin L. "Sunny" Herman

Ervin L. "Sunny" Herman

Feb 14, 2025

Ervin “Sunny” Herman, age 90, of Ellis, Kansas passed away on Friday, February 14th 2025 at Marion, Kansas. Sunny was born July 6, 1934, on the family farmstead in Trego County, Kansas to Nick and Anna (Lang) Herman. Sunny did not move far from home and lived in Ellis County for most of his life. He married Rae Mona Groff...

Patrick O. King

Patrick O. King

Feb 7, 2025

Patrick O. King, longtime resident of Antonino, KS passed away at his home in January, 2025. Patrick was born to Melvin and Edna King on December 12, 1953 in Phillipsburg KS. He attended school in Phillipsburg and also NW Kansas Technical college in Goodland for automotive. Patrick was passionate about cars and his dogs.

He is survived by 1 biological daughter...

John Henry Anthony

John Henry Anthony

Feb 4, 2025

 John Henry Anthony, age 65, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at HaysMed. He was born February 28, 1959, in Grants, New Mexico to Miles “Jack” Anthony and Doris (Merwin) Anthony.

John grew up in Victoria, Russell and Gorham. He attended school in Victoria, graduated from Gorham High School, and moved from Wichita to Hays in 2024. He...

Lisa Boyd

Lisa Boyd

Feb 4, 2025

Lisa Renee Boyd, age 67, of Victoria, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at her home. She was born March 26, 1957, in Haven, Kansas to Arthur and Josephine (Martin) Tonn.

 Lisa was an heirs and beneficiaries finder for over fifteen years. She grew up in Haven, Kansas, was a 1975 graduate of Haven High School, graduated from WSU...

Larry Tomlin

Larry Tomlin

Feb 1, 2025

Larry Lester Tomlin, age 78, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Feb. 1, 2025 at HaysMed. He was born December 19, 1946 in Pittsburg, California to Joseph and Naomi (Cockrell) Tomlin.

Larry grew up in California and in the early 1990's made his way to Ellis, Kansas where his mother, Naomi and husband Thomas lived. Larry was a gifted woodworker and Cabinet...

Heidi Dawn Stockton

Heidi Dawn Stockton

Jan 25, 2025

Heidi Dawn Stockton, age 54, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away January 25, 2025 in Healey, Kansas. She was born April 16, 1970 in Moab, Utah to Corwin and Nila (Bradshaw) Keltner.

Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory-Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Norman Joseph Robben

Norman Joseph Robben

Jan 25, 2025

Norman Joseph Robben, age 70, of Walker, Kansas, passed away surrounded by loved ones at his home in Walker on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

Norman was born on June 8, 1954, in Hays, Kansas, to Wilfred and Viola (Hammerschmidt) Robben. A proud graduate of Victoria High School in 1972, he pursued his passion for mechanics at Goodland Vo-Tech, earning a degree...

Vance Walters

Vance Walters

Jan 24, 2025

Vance Douglas Walters, age 75, of Independence, Missouri passed away January 24, 2025 in Larned, Kansas. 

Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory-Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Roy Nalley

Roy Nalley

Jan 24, 2025

Roy Carl Nalley, age 87, of Chanute, Kansas passed away Jan. 24, 2025 in Larned, Kansas.

Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory-Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601

Dorothy Mae (Huber) Herrman

Dorothy Mae (Huber) Herrman

Jan 23, 2025

Dorothy Mae (Huber) Herrman – Age 93, of Hays, Kansas passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society of Ellis. 

She was born October 23, 1931, in Hays, Kansas to Otto and Caroline (Schafer) Huber. She married Vernon “Vern” Herrman on May 10, 1951, in Hays. He preceded her in death on January 27, 2016.

 Dorothy was a...

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