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Willie Raye Harris

Willie Raye Harris

Dec 25, 2023

Willie Raye Harris, age 63, died December 25, 2023, at his home in Hays, KS. Services are pending and will be announced by Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.

Condolences may be left by guest book via:  www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Cynthia Ann Gustafson

Cynthia Ann Gustafson

Dec 25, 2023

Cynthia Ann (Cindy) Gustafson (72) of Hays passed away December 25, 2023.  She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Randy, as well as sister-in-law Gayleen Schmitt of Chase, Ks.

Cindy was a beautiful, intelligent, and talented lady.  In her school years she was a national champion Deca participant.  She held many positions as she followed her husband and...

Mark Alan Lang

Mark Alan Lang

Dec 24, 2023

Mark Alan Lang, age 69, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at HaysMed. He was born on November 13, 1954, in Manitou Springs, Colorado, to Alex and Betty (Sander) Lang. Mark graduated from Hays High in 1972 and, on October 7, 1976, he married Jackie Karlin, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Mark served...

Judith A. "Judy" Penka

Judith A. "Judy" Penka

Dec 15, 2023

Judith A. “Judy” Penka – age 80, of Hays, Kansas died Friday, December 15, 2023, at Hays  Medical Center, Hays, Kansas, following complications from surgery. She was born May 19, 1943, in Wichita, Kansas to Elmer and Charlotte (Houser) Weltz. The couple had relocated there after the death of Judy’s older infant brother. 

When Elmer was drafted into the Army...

Mary Ann Legleiter

Mary Ann Legleiter

Dec 9, 2023

In Loving Memory of Mary Ann Legleiter, age 91, of Liebenthal, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Via Christi Village in Hays, Kansas. She was born on June 27, 1932, in her family home in Ellis, Kansas, to Nicholas and Leoba (Geist) Dinkel. Mary Ann was a dedicated and loving wife to Francis C. Legleiter, whom she...

Christine Hockman

Christine Hockman

Dec 3, 2023

Christine Lorraine Hockman, age 66, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on December 3, 2023, in Hays. She was born to Carl and Sharon (Wilson) Alvis and was preceded in death by her husband, Kevin Hockman, in 1989. Christine was a devoted long-time day care provider.

 

Christine had a kind heart and a big love for life that was evident...

Otto "Ott" Dinkel Jr.

Otto "Ott" Dinkel Jr.

Dec 1, 2023

Otto “Ott” Dinkel Jr. – age 85 of Victoria, Kansas passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. He was born November 14, 1938, in Victoria, Kansas to Otto J. and Clementine (Hoffman) Dinkel.  He married Carol Ann (Rome) on September 1, 1962, in Victoria, Kansas.

He was a bricklayer for over forty years and worked...

Marvin Kenneth Thomas

Marvin Kenneth Thomas

Nov 28, 2023

 

Marvin Kenneth Thomas, age 92, of Hays, Kansas passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, in Hays. He was born August 18, 1931, in Steinauer, Nebraska to Andrew and Anna (Schmit) Thomas. On June 13, 1949, he married Donna Vance. She preceded him in death in April of 1994. He married Arleta “Joan” Guard on...

Merle and Betty McLaren

Merle and Betty McLaren

Nov 27, 2023

Merle Raymond McLaren, age 94 of Hays, Kansas passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, in Hays. He was born December 23, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois to David and Blanche (Beique) McLaren. On January 16, 1954, he married Betty Lou Schemm in Wichita. They celebrated 67 years together before her passing on October 14, 2021.

Merle left school at 16 years...

William Kevin Robb

William Kevin Robb

Nov 26, 2023

William Kevin Robb, 65, of Ellis, Kansas ~ July 12, 1958 - November 26, 2023

"Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it."-Norman Maclean

William "Bill" Robb passed away peacefully on November 26th, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his sons, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

He was born July 12, 1958 in Lindsborg...

Kayleen Haselhorst

Kayleen Haselhorst

Nov 26, 2023

Kayleen Haselhorst, lovingly known as Kay, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2023, at Redbud Village, Plainville, KS.  She was born on August 28, 1950, in Damar, Kansas to her loving parents, Albert and Rosa Hamel.  Kay was surrounded by her family and priest in her final moments.Throughout her life, Kay found joy in various hobbies and interests. She loved...

Maxine Marie Greene

Maxine Marie Greene

Nov 25, 2023

     Maxine Marie Greene – age 63 of Hays, Kansas passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society Care Center in Hays, Kansas.

     She was born November 18, 1960, at Lincoln, Kansas to Bill Gene and Eldora Marie (Deneke) Cole.  She married Andrew “Andy” Greene on May 14, 1983, in Lincoln, Kansas.

     She and...

Mark E. Pfannenstiel

Mark E. Pfannenstiel

Nov 24, 2023

 

     Mark E. Pfannenstiel – age 63 of Hays, Kansas passed away Friday, November 24, 2023, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.  He was born on June 2, 1960, to Melvin and Cora Lee (Schmidt) Pfannenstiel. 

      Mark graduated from TMP in 1978. While at TMP he was in the concert and marching bands, and he was in...

David A. Dreiling

David A. Dreiling

Nov 24, 2023

David Alfred Dreiling, age 71, a devoted farmer and rancher from Ellis, Kansas, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, in rural Ellis County, tragically as a result of a farming accident. He was born on September 13, 1952, in Hays, Kansas, to Alfred Raymond "Fritz" and Martha (Schoenthaler) Dreiling.  

He graduated from St. Joseph's Military Academy of Hays...

Allen "Dennis" VonLintel

Allen "Dennis" VonLintel

Nov 19, 2023

     Allen “Dennis” VonLintel age 84, of  Victoria, Kansas passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Via Christi Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.

     He was born January 7, 1939, on the family farm South of Victoria, to Robert J. and Amelia (Wasinger) VonLintel.  He married Kathryn “Kay” (Gross) on October 20,1962, at Munjor, Kansas.  She preceded him in...

Mitchel Sommers

Mitchel Sommers

Nov 19, 2023

Mitchel A. “Mitch” Sommers – age 64 of Victoria, Kansas passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at the Catholic Care Center in Bel Aire, Kansas.

    

He was born February 5, 1959, in Topeka, Kansas to Donald A. and Irene (Peck) Sommers.

    

Mitch grew up in Delia and Victoria.  He graduated from Victoria High School and...

David Allen Prochaska

David Allen Prochaska

Nov 17, 2023

In Loving Memory of David Allen Prochaska, 77, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on November 17, 2023, at HaysMed. He was born on April 30, 1946, in Wellington, Kansas, to Albert and Beverly (Brandt) Prochaska. David was a devoted father and family man, a proud veteran, and his legacy is one of service and compassion.After graduating from Salina High School,...

Kenneth James Leiker

Kenneth James Leiker

Nov 16, 2023

Kenneth James Leiker – age 85, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society -Ellis, Kansas. He was born June 2, 1938 in Wichita, Kansas to Marcellus and Alice (Roth) Leiker.  

Kenneth grew up on the family farm South of Munjor, Kansas where he attended Munjor Grade School and the Schoenchen High School.  He moved...

Esther Ward

Esther Ward

Nov 14, 2023

Esther Patterson Ward, age 95 formerly of Norton, Kansas passed away on November 14, 2023 in Missouri. She was born August 15, 1928, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the daughter of Herbert and Florence Patterson.

Esther graduated from Oklahoma State University and then moved to Norton, Kansas to teach high school English and Spanish. She met her husband of 60 years, John...

David Scott Keil

David Scott Keil

Nov 11, 2023

David Scott Keil, age 42 of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on November 11, 2023 at HaysMed in Hays, Kansas. He was born on June 11, 1981, in Hays to Curtis Keil and Peggy Eulert and grew up in Paradise, Kansas.

David's passion for culinary arts shaped his path and led him to become an Executive Chef in the Kansas...

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