Current Obituaries
Amanda Korbe
Oct 7, 2023
Amanda Deanne Korbe – age 38, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born June 17, 1985, in Hays, Kansas to Nicholas ‘Nick” and Connie (Goble) Korbe Jr,. She grew up and attended school in Hays.
Her survivors include her son, Christian Korbe, Medford, OR; her father, Nick Korbe Jr., Virgilina, VA; her brother, Nicholas “Nick”...
Johanna Gnad
Oct 7, 2023
Johanna B. Gnad, Age 93, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away on October 7, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society in Ellis. She was born on February 12, 1930, in Ellis County, Kansas, on the family farm to Rudolph and Johanna (Augustine) Gnad. Johanna was a remarkable individual who touched the lives of many throughout her long and fulfilling life.
Johanna was...

Jose Guzman
Oct 4, 2023
Jose Guzman Perez, age 53, of Hays, KS died October 4, 2023 at his home in Hays.
Services are pending and will announced by Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.
Anthony P. Geist
Sep 30, 2023
Anthony Peter Geist, age 68, passed away on September 30, 2023, in Hays, Kansas. He was born on August 26, 1955, in Hill City, Kansas, to parents William Mike and Marian Anna (Trower) Geist. On May 15, 1982, he married the love of his life, Theresa Flegler.
Anthony's career began as a Cement Truck Driver for Allied of Hays before transitioning...
Gerald Arnhold
Sep 27, 2023
Gerald G. “Gary” Arnhold – age 86, of Hays, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the University of Kansas Health Center, Kansas City, Kansas. He was born January 30, 1937, in Hays, Kansas to Edgar J. and Beatrice (Karlin) Arnhold. He married Bernadette “Bernie” (Sander) on June 14, 1958, in Victoria, Kansas.
He was a road grader driver...
Shirley Slater
Sep 26, 2023
Shirley G Slater, 88, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Via Christy Village in Hays, KS. Shirley was born in Furnas County Nebraska to Robert Dale and Wilmetta Evelyn (Arnold) Bonham on August 14, 1935. She graduated from high school in Beaver City, NE in 1953.
In 1954, she met her husband to be Leonard William Slater in...
Christopher Groff
Sep 25, 2023
Christopher Groff, age 52, of Garland, Texas, passed away on September 25, 2023, in Garland. He was a loving son, father, brother, and friend, whose memory will forever be cherished.
Born to proud parents, Victor Groff and Carol Landauer, Christopher's early years were marked by curiosity and a natural knack for all things mechanical. He dedicated his working life to the...
Thomas L. Boos
Sep 24, 2023
Thomas L. Boos, age 84, Great Bend, Kansas, passed away Sunday, September 24,
2023, at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in Larned, Kansas. He was born February
20, 1939, in Hays, Kansas, to Paul P. and Irene (Leiker) Boos. He married Joyce L.
White on November 27, 1965, in St. Rose of Lima Church in Great Bend. She
preceded him in death on May 10,...
Faye Seibel
Sep 21, 2023
Faye Irene Seibel, aged 96, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society in Ellis, Kansas. She was born on March 16, 1927, in Horton, Kansas, to loving parents Roy and Effie (Keener) Huffman. Faye graduated from Horton High School in 1945, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey filled with love, passion,...
Michael A. Sander
Sep 19, 2023
Michael A. Sander, age 62, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at the Downs Care and Rehabilitation Center in Downs, Kansas. He was born on December 22, 1960, in Hays, Kansas, to proud parents Mike Ulrich and Georgina (Wasinger) Sander. Michael's journey through life was marked by dedication, passion, and a warm-hearted spirit that touched the...
Nicole Michelle Courtney
Sep 18, 2023
Nicole "Niki" Michelle Courtney, born on July 19, 1978, in Hays, Kansas, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023. She was the daughter of Larry Rupp and Shiela Santee Rupp. Niki's journey through life was marked by compassion, dedication, and an unwavering love for her family.
Niki's educational journey led her to Hays High School, where she laid the foundation for a...
Dennis Donald Bakos
Sep 18, 2023
Dennis Donald Bakos, age 80, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on November 13, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Joseph and Geraldine (Levine) Bakos. Dennis attended St. Lawrence Seminary in Mt. Calvary, Wisconsin and made a significant impact during his lifetime.
On February 7, 1970, Dennis married the love of his...
Deryl S. Wynn
Sep 17, 2023
Deryl S. Wynn, age 90, of WaKeeney, Kansas, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Trego County Long Term Care in WaKeeney. She was born on August 15, 1933, in Sioux City, Iowa, to loving parents Leonard Daniel and Vera Irene (Thompson) Murphy.
Deryl dedicated her life to caring for others as a registered nurse. She served as the...
Teri Jean Hart
Sep 15, 2023
Teri Jean Hart, age 64, of Hays, Kansas went to be with our Lord after passing away peacefully at home on September 15, 2023. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, loyal daughter, affectionate caregiver and faithful friend.
Teri was born to Otto R. Jr and Rachel J. (Woods) Rohla in Concordia, Kansas on June 21, 1959. Along with her parents,...
Jennifer J. Goetz
Sep 13, 2023
Jennifer J. Goetz age 43, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at her home in Topeka, Kansas from a brain aneurysm. Jennifer was born December 12, 1979, in Hays, Kansas to Chris and Dana (Janzen) Goetz.
She attended Thomas More Prep-Marion High School and was a 1998 graduate. She studied Behavioral Health at Kansas University and graduated with a Master’s Degree...
Jose Guadalupe Cubillo Flores
Sep 12, 2023
Jose Guadalupe Cubillo Flores, affectionately known as "Willow," passed away on September 12, 2023, in Hays, Kansas, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 44 years old. Willow was born on January 31, 1979, in Degollado, Jalisco, Mexico, to loving parents Pedro Cubillo Rizo and Rosa Flores Zambrano.
Willow was a remarkable soul known for his fun-loving spirit...
Carey Scott Jordan
Sep 12, 2023
Carey Scott Jordan, age 31, of Schoenchen, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Hays Medical Center. He was born on April 14, 1992, in Wichita, Kansas, to his parents, Scott Allen Jordan and Lynette Rumpel. Carey's journey was filled with a passion for mechanics, a warm heart, and an unquenchable curiosity for life.
Carey graduated from Hays High...
John Clifford Loflin
Sep 11, 2023
John Clifford Loflin, age 95, of Ogallah, Kansas, passed away peacefully with his wife and family by his side at the family farm on Monday, September 11, 2023. He was born on June 15, 1928, in Ogallah to loving parents, Clifford John and Katherine Barbara (Breit) Loflin. On February 4, 1950, he married the love of his life, Irene Mae...
Thomas Wasinger
Sep 7, 2023
Thomas William Wasinger, 84, a lifelong resident of Hays and a current resident of the Good Samaritan Society in Ellis, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at the Hays Medical Center. Born on October 29, 1938, in Hays, Tom was a son of Alfred F. and Catherine (Nussbaum) Wasinger.
After completing his education at Hays High School, Tom answered...
Delores Ann Schmeidler
Sep 4, 2023
Delores Ann Schmeidler – age 85 of Hays, Kansas passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at the University of Kansas Hospital Kansas City, Kansas. She was born on June 27, 1938, in Ellis, Kansas to Edward and Agnes (Stecklein) Honas. She married Leo F. Schmeidler on October 3, 1959, in Ellis, Kansas. He preceded her in death on December...