Current Obituaries
Shirley J. Smith
May 14, 2025
Shirley (Underwood) Smith, 88, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on May 14, 2025, at HaysMed, Hays, Kansas. She was born on October 11, 1936, in Bird City, Cheyenne County, Kansas, the daughter of Irvin and Dorothy (McTaggart) Underwood. A lifelong Kansan and beloved educator, Shirley will be remembered for her warm smile, dedicated work ethic, sense of humor and caring...
Gavin Buffington
May 29, 2025
Gavin Buffington, age 57 of Hays, Kansas died Thursday, May 29, 2025 at his home in Hays.
A complete obituary is pending and will be published upon completion. A Celebration of Gavin's life will be held at a later date.
Memorials to honor Gavin's memory are suggested to help find the cure for Alzheimer's Disease and/or Breast Cancer Research via: https://www.alz.org/ and/or...
Ernest A. Kroeger
May 29, 2025
Ernest “Ernie” Adair Kroeger, age 91 of Hays, Kansas passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Via Christi Village. He was born on October 4, 1933, in Ellis, Kansas to Katie (Gashler) and Charles Kroeger. Ernest graduated from Ellis High School and on August 21, 1954, he married Darlene Kroeger in St. Mary’s Church in Ellis.
Ernie’s career included Ogallah and...
Betty Lou Skillett
May 25, 2025
Betty Lou Skillett age 83, of Hays, Kansas passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Hays Medical Center.
She was born August 12, 1941, in LaCrosse, Kansas to Charles J. and Elizabeth S. (Hladik) Oborny. She married Donald G. Skillett on February 8, 1967, at Raton, New Mexico. He preceded her in death on June 27, 2007.
Betty was a homemaker,...
Coleen Dinkel
May 25, 2025
Coleen Dinkel, age 69 of Ellis, Kansas died Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Society - Ellis.
Coleen was born October 8, 1955, in Wakeeney, Kansas to Frank Schuster and Lorena (Malson) Schuster. She graduated from Trego Community High School in 1973 and was united in marriage to Fred Dinkel July 28, 1973.
Coleen stayed home and raised her three...
Cecilia Pfannenstiel
May 21, 2025
Cecilia Pfannenstiel, age 94 of Hays, Kansas died Wednesday May 21, 2025, at The Good Samaritan Society – Hays.
Cecilia was born on September 12, 1930, in Hays to Peter C. and Anna (Karlin) Leikam. She was raised and educated in Hays attending Hays high school, and in 1948 was united in marriage to Francis J. Pfannenstiel.
She had a great love...
Frank Stochl
May 10, 2025
Frank Charles Stochl, a dedicated family man and a beacon of joy, departed this world on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at his home in St. Peters, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on July 24, 1945, to Joseph and Clara Stochl, and lived a life marked by laughter, generosity, and an unwavering spirit. He was a devoted husband...
Avon Smith
May 10, 2025
Avon Smith, age 79, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the DSNWK House in Victoria, Kansas. He was born on June 25, 1945, in Wichita, Kansas.
He lived with his mother until he was 13. He then lived in Parsons and Norton before moving to Hays in 1973. He became a resident in 1983, of Developmental...
Paul O. Schippers
May 9, 2025
Paul O. Schippers age 88, of Victoria, Kansas, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Hays Medical Center.
He was born January 26, 1937, to John M. and Anna C. (Kippes) Schippers. He married Theresa M. (Pfannenstiel) on October 22, 1962, in Hays, Kansas. She preceded him in death on June 15, 2012.
Paul spent his lifetime as a farmer, stockman,...
Edna Stecklein
May 6, 2025
Edna Stecklein age 93, of Hays, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Via Christi Village Ridge Facility Assisted Living in Wichita, Kansas.
She was born on April 19, 1932, to Peter J. and Sophie (Dreiling) Rome. She married August C. Stecklein on September 29, 1951, at Victoria, Kansas. He preceded her in death on November 19, 1992.
Edna was...
James Earl Hinkhouse
May 4, 2025
James Earl Hinkhouse passed away at the age of 91 on May 4, 2025, with his wife Susan Hinkhouse by his side at Ascension Living Via Christi Village. Jim was born in Hays, KS, on June 5, 1933, to Earl Dewey and Myrtle Alice (Noah) Hinkhouse. He spent his childhood and teenage years in Palco, KS, where his family owned...
Rueben Urban
May 3, 2025
Rueben J Urban, 88, of Loretto, KS passed away on May 3, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Rueben was born on October 24, 1936 on the family farm northwest of Loretto, the son of Frank and Rosalia (Breit) Urban. He was a lifelong resident of Rush County.
Rueben was a proud Bison Buffalo, graduating in the Bison High School...
Darlene Kroeger
May 2, 2025
Darlene Jean Kroeger, age 91, of Hays, Kansas passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, at Hays Medical Center. She was born October 11, 1936 in Ellis, Kansas to John J. and Katie (Lang) Augustine. Darlene graduated from Ellis High School and on August 21, 1954, she married Ernest “Ernie” Kroeger at St. Mary’s Church in Ellis.
Darlene was a co-owner of Ernie’s...
Gerald Wayne Frank
May 2, 2025
Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Frank, 92, died May 2, 2025, at Via Christi Village in Hays.
Jerry was born on May 29, 1932, in Hays, to Frederick “Fritz” and Crescentia “Chris” (Glassman) Frank. He lived in Fairport during his early years, moving to Hays when he was four years old. As a young man, he mowed lawns and managed the second-largest newspaper...
Allen Cyril Pfeifer
Apr 30, 2025
Allen Cyril Pfeifer, age 89, of Hays, Kansas, formerly of St. Peter, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Harry Hynes Hospice in Wichita.
Born on February 21, 1936, in St. Peter to Frank J. and Catherine (Dinkel) Pfeifer, Allen grew up rooted in faith, family, and the farming traditions of western Kansas. On November 8, 1958, he married...
Jackie D. Singleton
Apr 26, 2025
Jackie Dean Singleton, age 86, of Hays, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on April 26, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on September 3, 1938, in Russell, Kansas, to Lloyd and Maxine Singleton, Jack grew up with a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for family and community. He attended Chase High School in Chase, Kansas, where he was...
Dolores P. Petz
Apr 23, 2025
Dolores P. Petz, age 95, of McCracken, Kansas passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Via Christi Village, Hays. She was born on March 12, 1930, in Ellinwood, Kansas to Anton and Barbara (Auburger) Kowalsky. Dolores graduated from the Catholic High School in Ellinwood. On October 16, 1947, she married Donald J. Petz. He preceded her in death on June...
Dolores Schmeidler
Apr 22, 2025
Dolores Marie (Romme) Schmeidler, age 91, of Catharine, Kansas, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Via Christi Assisted Living Center in Hays, Kansas.
She was born February 12, 1934, at Victoria, Kansas, to Raymond and Magdalena (Kuhn) Romme. She married Lawrence Schmeidler on October 12, 1954, at Victoria, Kansas. He preceded her in death on...
Randy Amrein
Apr 18, 2025
Randy Amrein, age 48 of Fremont, Nebraska, passed away, Friday, April 18, 2025. He was born August 5, 1976, in Hays, Kansas, to Dean and Cynthia (Weber) Amrein. Randy graduated from Ellis High School in 1994.
Randy became a licensed electrician through the Union and moved to Fremont in 1996 where he owned and operated his electrician business, RND Services Inc.
Randy...
Linda Shields
Apr 13, 2025
Linda L Shields age 68 of Great Bend, Kansas passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas.
She was born August 29, 1956, in Scott City, Kansas to Conard D. Armantrout and Karen (Nolder)-Mercer. She married Robert E. Shields. He preceded her in death on October 24, 2002.
Linda grew up in Scott...
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