Current Obituaries
James A. Heit
Nov 4, 2024
James A. Heit, age 70, of Ellis, Kansas went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 4, 2024 in Ellis. He was born January 5, 1954 in Hays, Kansas to John and Dolores (Weigel) Heit. His working career started off with the Oil Field before he made his way to the East Coast where he became...
Terry Claycamp
Oct 29, 2024
Terry Claycamp, age 78, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, with his daughters by his side at Hays Medical Center. He was born on March 24, 1946, in Hays, Kansas to Alfred and Nadine (Burbach) Claycamp.
At the young age of 15, Terry became acutely aware of the importance of living a well-lived life after the loss of his beloved...
Janell Shorman
Oct 29, 2024
Janell Shorman was born October 29, 1960 in Oberlin, KS, and passed on her 64th birthday at KU Medical Center.
Janell was raised in Oberlin and was a 1978 graduate of Oberlin High School. She earned a degree in nursing at Marymount College in Salina and worked as a nurse for many years. She loved what she did, especially her work...
Diane Wellbrock
Oct 29, 2024
Diane Marie Wellbrock, 74, of Victoria, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Via Christi Village Care Center in Hays, Kansas.
She was born June 27, 1950, in Hays, Kansas to Irenus “Shorty” and Alma (Jacobs) Leiker. She married Wayne Wellbrock on May 8, 1971, in Munjor, Kansas.
Diane worked at the Victoria Total Convenience Store for about 17 years,...
Dr. Leona M. Gallion
Oct 29, 2024
Leona M. Gallion was born to Arthur Gallion and Leona Gittinger on the farm southeast of Grinnell, Kansas on September 16th, 1935, and passed away on October 29th, 2024, at Hays Kansas.
She graduated from Grinnell high school in 1953 and Fort Hays State University in 1957. She taught at Colby high school and then received her master's degree in business...
Michael Scheuerman
Oct 25, 2024
Michael Ray Scheuerman, age 75, former Hays, Kansas resident passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at the Ussery-Roan Texas State Veterans Nursing Home in Amarillo, Texas. He was born June 26, 1949, in LaCrosse, Kansas to Alvin and Clarinetta E. (Scheuerman) Scheuerman. He married Deborah (Roach) on January 31, 2016.
He was born June 26, 1949, in LaCrosse, Kansas to...
James Edward Hubbard
Oct 21, 2024
James Edward Hubbard, known to many as Jim, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2024, at the age of 75. He was born on April 21, 1949, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Patricia Louise Hubbard Stephens (Chance) and Herald Hubbard. Jim was raised by his mother and stepfather, Robert "Bob" Stephens, who played a significant role in his upbringing.
Jim graduated...
Richard Anderson
Oct 21, 2024
Richard Dean (Rick) Anderson, age 68, of Hays, Kansas, formerly of Medicine Lodge, Kansas, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Hays Medical Center.
Rick was born at Community General Hospital, Sterling, Illinois, on November 10, 1955, the first born of Zane and Joyce (Knight) Anderson. Rick grew up in Rock Falls, Illinois, attending Rock Falls schools and graduating in...
Roma Young
Oct 19, 2024
Roma Young, 90, formerly of Ellis, Kansas passed away on October 19, 2024 in Seminole, Oklahoma.
Graveside Services will be Friday, May 23, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Mt. Hope Cemetery – Ellis, Kansas.
Services in care of Keithley Funeral Homes-Brock’s Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.
Lillian Pfeifer
Oct 19, 2024
Lillian Pfeifer, beloved mother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on October 19, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones and caregivers. Born on March 26, 1931, in Hays, Kansas, Lillian was a shining light in the lives of those fortunate enough to know her.
Throughout life, Lillian exemplified what it meant to have a giving heart. As a...
Delmer H. Thibault
Oct 19, 2024
Delmer Henry Thibault
July 15 1935 – October 19 2024
Delmer Henry Thibault, former resident of Hutchinson, Kansas passed away on October 19, 2024 at Locust Grove Village in Lacrosse, KS at the age of 89. He was born July 15, 1935, in Graham County Kansas to Leo and Lola (Benoit) Thibault, the oldest of twelve siblings. Delmer began his life in...
Wayne Scott Fleenor
Oct 16, 2024
Wayne Scott Fleenor, 69, a beloved member of the Hays community, passed away on October 16, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. Born on September 15, 1955, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to Donald and Doris (Ulrich) Fleenor, Wayne lived a life full of joy, adventure, and family.
Wayne was known for his playful spirit and his love of bringing joy...
Peter J. Billinger
Oct 16, 2024
Peter J. "Junior" Billinger, passed away on October 16, 2024, at the age of 90 in Hays, Kansas. Born on March 4, 1934, in Hays, to Peter and Martha (Kuntzsch) Billinger.
Pete devoted his life to his family, his faith. He was not only an entrepreneur who owned and operated his own printing company but also a man deeply committed to...
William Cooley
Oct 14, 2024
William "Bill" Cooley, age 65, of Hays, Kansas passed away on October 14, 2024, at his home, surrounded by the love and warmth of his family. Bill was born on October 27, 1958, in Montvale, New Jersey to Chester and Catherine (Bowden) Cooley. On January 27, 1996 he married LaVon (Buhrle) in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Hays.
Bill's journey was...
Sandra Lynn Pajewski
Oct 13, 2024
Sandra Lynn (Shaughnessy) Pajewski, age 68, of Hays, Kansas passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at her home.
She was born on August 7, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan to Patrick and Margaret (Gignac) Shaughnessy.
The third of ten children, Sanda lived briefly in Royal Oak, Michigan before moving with her family to Beloit, Wisconsin.
She graduated from Beloit Catholic High School in...
Robin Dawn Henman
Oct 13, 2024
Robin Dawn (Campbell) Henman, of Ellis, Kansas died Sunday, October 13, 2024 at HaysMed - Hays. She was born March 20, 1958, in Gunnison, Colorado. Her parents are Albert B. Campbell (College Station, TX) and Patricia (Welling) Campbell Albrecht (Hays, KS). Robin was preceded in death by her grandparents Albert Beryl Campbell and Roberta (Richardson) Campbell, and Sarah (Lacey) Welling...
Charles John Dreiling
Oct 9, 2024
Charles John “Charlie” Dreiling, age 91, of Victoria, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Via Christi Village Care Center in Hays, Kansas.
He was born on September 17, 1933, in Victoria, Kansas to Alphonse J. and Sophie (Sander) Dreiling. He was married to Nancy (Wheaton) for 23 years and later separated.
He was a member of The Basilica of...
Zane Asher Page
Oct 5, 2024
Zane Asher Page, age 16, of Hays, Kansas passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024 in rural Ellis County as the result of an automobile accident. Zane was born on November 4, 2007, in Hays, Kansas to David Hilton Jr. and Heather Page.
Zane was a bright and spirited student currently in the 11th grade at Hays High School. Known for his...
John Rupp
Oct 1, 2024
John Rupp, a respected member of the Ellis community and a devoted family man, passed away on October 1, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society in Ellis, Kansas at the age of 94. Born on November 8, 1929, in Hays, Kansas, to Ignatius J. and Mary K. (Wolf) Rupp. John lived a life marked by dedication to his career, family,...
Victoria Riley
Sep 27, 2024
Victoria (Dinges) Riley, age 67 of Brewster, Kansas died Friday, September 27, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer at HaysMed - Hays. She was born May 25, 1957, in Hays to Laverne and Mildred (Pfeifer) Dinges.
Victoria was a graduate of Hays High School class of 1975 and received an associate’s degree from Fort Hays State University. Victoria was very...
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