Current Obituaries
Gavin Buffington
May 29, 2025
Gavin D. Buffington, 57, died at his home on Wednesday May 29, 2025. He was born June 9, 1967 to Jack and Marlene Buffington in Kansas City, Missouri and was raised in Frontenac, Kansas alongside his brother and in close proximity to both sets of grandparents and several cousins. Gavin’s parents were both teachers, his father teaching physics at Pittsburg...
Richard Leiker
Jun 25, 2025
Richard "Dick" Leiker, 83, of Nashville, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on June 25, 2025, with his beloved wife of 23 years, Lydia, by his side. Born June 21, 1942, in Hays, Kansas, to Richard and Mary (Braun) Leiker. Dick graduated from St. Joseph's Military Academy in 1960 and attended Fort Hays State University.
Dick took pride in taking...
Alan Samuel Miller
Jun 23, 2025
Alan Samuel Miller, age 69, of La Crosse, Kansas, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at HaysMed. He was born on May 20, 1956, in Hays to Samuel and Arlyn (Wagner) Miller. Alan graduated from La Crosse High School in 1974.
On August 8, 1981, he married Dana E. Corbet in Rhinebeck, New York. Together they welcomed their daughter, Cecily,...
Michelle Budd
Jul 27, 2025
Michelle Budd -- Born January 12, 1961, in Wichita, Kansas, Michelle Lou Budd lived her life with grit, heart, and humor—a rare blend that left a lasting mark wherever she went.
She graduated from Northwest High School in 1979, and from that point forward, devoted her life to caring for others. Whether serving as an LPN, running her own home daycare,...
Carolyn Olson
Jul 26, 2025
Carolyn Lavon Olson, age 89 of Hays, Kansas died July 26, 2025 at the Willow House - Hays.
Services and a complete obituary are pending and will be published upon completion.
Cremation under the direction of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Street Hays, Kansas 67601.
Memories and words of comfort may be shared with Carolyn's family on her...
Berniece A. Shank
Jul 25, 2025
Berniece Shank, age 91 former resident of WaKeeney, Kansas died July 25, 2025 at Heritage Manor of Mandeville, St. Tammany Parish, Mandeville, LA.
Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday August 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church - Ellis. Burial will follow the mass in the parish cemetery. Viewing and Visitation will be from 10:30 AM until...
Edna Bernice Frenzl
Jul 23, 2025
Edna Bernice Frenzl, age 89, of Hays, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at her home.
She was born on April 7, 1936, in rural Graham County Kansas to Henry and Mable (Rolland) Kolste. She married Lawrence “Larry” Frenzl on August 29, 1952, in Bentonville, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on August 8, 2012.
Edna worked at the Hallmark...
Paul John Cersovsky
Jul 20, 2025
Paul John Cersovsky, age 71 of Ellis, Kansas died July 20, 2025, at his home in Ellis.
John was born in Colby, Kansas on December 27, 1953, to Paul and Jacqueline “Jackie” (Delzeit) Cersovsky.
He worked as a security officer for Colby Community College for 25 years, retiring in December 2020. As a young man he enjoyed hunting and fishing and later...
Mary Ann Weigel
Jul 18, 2025
Mary Ann Weigel, age 89, from Gorham, Kansas passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Russell Regional Hospital, Russell, Kansas.
She was born August 26, 1935, on the family farm North East of Gorham to John and Cora E. (Goodman) Dockendorf. She married Hubert F. Weigel on April 22, 1954, at Gorham. He preceded her in death on May...
Melvin James Gabel
Jul 18, 2025
Melvin James Gabel, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Melvin was born on May 22, 1941, in Hays, Kansas to Leo and Emma Gabel. He proudly served in the United States Navy, an experience that helped spark his lifelong love of travel and exploration. Whether it was a cross-country road trip or simply...
Rosina Ziegler
Jul 18, 2025
Rosina “Rosie” Ziegler, age 92 of Hays, Kansas died Friday, July 18, 2025, at HaysMed – Hays. She was born November 6, 1932, on the family farm in Pfeifer, Kansas to John and Paulina (Roth) Jacobs.
She attended and graduated from Sacred Heart high school in Salina. On August 10, 1957, she married Robert “Bob” Ziegler at Holy Cross Catholic Church...
Mark Edward Koster
Jul 16, 2025
Mark "Ed" Koster, age 71 of Hays, Kansas died July 16, 2025 at his home in Hays.
Services and a complete obituary are pending and will be published upon completion.
Cremation under the direction of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Street Hays, Kansas 67601.
Memories and words of comfort may be shared with Ed's family on his tribute...
Cecilia Leann Wear
Jul 13, 2025
In Loving Memory of Cecilia Leann Wear born sleeping, July 13, 2025 – 26 weeks gestation
“So small, so silent — yet the loudest ache we’ve ever known.”
With shattered hearts, we announce that Cecilia Leann Wear was born and passed away on July 13, 2025, in Hays, Kansas. Though she never opened her eyes or took her first breath, Cecilia was...
Sharon K. Lodovici
Jul 10, 2025
Sharon K. Lodovici, age 78, of Wichita, Kansas, beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
She was born on February 15, 1947, in Salina, Kansas, to Olinto F. “Shine” and Viola (Schmidtberger) Lodovici.
Sharon will be remembered for her amazing sense of humor and dedication to her work as a Registered Nurse at...
Joel Maska
Jul 10, 2025
Joel Maska passed away July 10, 2025. He was born December 30, 1938 to James and Martina Maska.
He is survived by his children, Joelene, Janice, Jim, Jon, Jay, and Johanna. His brothers Jake, Jeff, and John, and sisters, Juliene, and Jenell. He has several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother...
Melina Lantz
Jul 8, 2025
Melina Lantz, age 53, formerly of Hays, Kansas died Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Advena Living of Clearwater - Clearwater, Kansas.
Private family services are planned with memorialization in Hays, Kansas.
Cremation under the direction of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Street Hays, Kansas 67601.
Memories and words of comfort for Melina's family may be shared on her...
Larry Schmidtberger
Jul 8, 2025
Larry Joseph Schmidtberger age 70, of Victoria, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at his home.
He was born February 25, 1955, in Hays, Kansas to Aquilinus “Ike” and Albertina (Sander) Schmidtberger. He married Rachel M. (Ramsey) on November 22, 2015, in Victoria, Kansas.
Larry was a line worker for 34 years at EnerSys battery plant in Hays, former (Yuasa-Exide).
He...
Irene Marie LaBarge
Jul 7, 2025
Irene Marie LaBarge, 88, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully Monday, July 7, 2025, at home in Ellis surrounded by her family. She was born March 18, 1937, to George and Alma (Brin) Newell in Damar, KS. On April 11, 1955, Irene was united in marriage to Vernon Lawrence LaBarge.
Irene is survived by her children; Martin (Debbie)...
Debra Marie Nicolaides
Jul 7, 2025
Debra Marie Nicolaides, age 64, of Plainville, Kansas died July 7, 2025 surrounded by her family and friends in Plainville.
Services and a complete obituary are pending and will be announced upon completion.
Cremation under the direction of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel, 2509 Vine Street Hays, Kansas 67601.
Memories and words of comfort may be shared with Debra's family...
Ernest V. Pfeifer, Sr.
Jul 4, 2025
Ernest V. Pfeifer, Sr., age 87, of Ellis, Kansas passed away peacefully July 4, 2025, at the Ellis Good Samaritan Society, Ellis, Kansas.
He was born in Hays, Kansas on September 24, 1937, to Ben and Martina (Fross) Pfeifer. Ernest graduated from St. Joseph Military Academy in 1955 and married Rosemary (Engel) Pfeifer on September 28, 1957. Ernest was a lifelong...
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