Current Obituaries
Norma J Schmidtberger
Aug 25, 2023
Norma J. Schmidtberger, 87, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. The visitation will be from 9:30-10:15 a.m. with the Rosary being prayed at 10:15 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 1 at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9405 Mission...
Theresa Romero
Aug 19, 2023
Theresa J. Romero (age 80) of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Hays Medical Center after a long illness. She was born on July 22, 1943, in Koehler, New Mexico, the daughter of Enrique Romero and Corina Arellano Romero.
Growing up on the family farm in New Mexico, she learned to drive tractors and drove the school...
Nadine B. Pedersen
Aug 18, 2023
Nadine B. (Younger) Pedersen - age 91 of Rogers, Minnesota died Friday, August 18th, 2023, at The Wellstead of Rogers Senior Living.
She was born December 20, 1931, in Hays, Kansas to Jacob P. and Catherine (Mader) Younger. She married Pete Pedersen. He preceded her in death in 1984. Nadine and Pete were both in the United States Air Force together.
Nadine...
Wanda Miller
Aug 17, 2023
Wanda Miller, a woman of unwavering faith and a dedicated educator, passed away on August 17, 2023, in Hays, Kansas. She was born on June 17, 1930, in Lincoln, Kansas, to Oscar Meier and Forona Kasiska. Wanda's life was a testament to her strong spirit, love for her community, and passion for learning.
A devout Catholic, Wanda found solace and strength...
Michael 'Mike' Muench
Aug 14, 2023
Mike Muench passed away in his home on August 14th, 2023. He was born June 5th, 1949, in Scott City Kansas to John Muench and Monica Norris. Mike graduated from Scott Community High School in 1967. After High school he enlisted into the Army. He served in the Army from August 1969 to March 1971. He went to Vietnam January...
Duane Riedel
Aug 11, 2023
In loving memory of Duane Edwin Riedel, 69, Arvada, CO, we are saddened to announce his passing on August 11, 2023, with his family by his side. Duane was born on April 9, 1954 in Ellis, KS to Edward and Bertha (Flax) Riedel. Duane attended St. Mary’s Grade School and graduated from Ellis High School in 1972. He married Veronika...
Lois Ann Nash
Aug 4, 2023
Lois Ann Nash, age 86, a resident of Hays, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society in Ellis while the song “Show Me The Way To Go Home “was playing on the radio.
Lois was born on June 22, 1937, in Hays, to Lou J. and Edna Caroline (Zachman) Armbruster. She was a cherished...
Christina Werth
Aug 4, 2023
Christina T. Werth, a beloved member of the Schoenchen, Kansas community, passed away at the Hays Medical Center on August 4, 2023, at the age of 82. She was born on December 29, 1940, in Horbach, Germany, to Alois and Anna (Geist) Franz. Christina's journey in life was one filled with love, family, and a rich tapestry of interests and...
William "Willie" D. Diehl
Aug 3, 2023
William "Willie" Diehl, 83, of Hays, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, August 3, 2023. He was born January 3, 1940, in Hays, to William F. and Bridget (Jacobs) Diehl. He attended St. Joseph's Military Academy.
William had many jobs, including Service Acid in which he retired early due to a disabling accident. His Greatest job was being a...
Lillian Vanloenen
Aug 3, 2023
Lillian VanLoenen – age 84 of Hays, Kansas passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society Care Center in Hays. She was born December 15, 1938, in Hays to William F. and Bridget Anne (Jacobs) Diehl. She married Douglas O. “Doug” VanLoenen on November 21, 1971, in Hays. He preceded her in death on May 29, 2012.
She...
Thomas Livengood
Jul 27, 2023
Thomas Neil Livengood, age 84, of Ellis, Kansas, formerly of California, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Via Christi Village in Hays, Kansas. He was born on April 5, 1939, in Yuba City, California, to Neil and Elizabeth (Creggar) Livengood.
Thomas was a remarkable individual whose life was dedicated to education and ecological preservation. He served as a...
Richard Joseph Webb Iii
Jul 25, 2023
Richard Joseph Webb III – age 73, of Walker, Kansas passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at his home. He was born December 22, 1949, in Hutchinson, Kansas to Richard Joseph and Mary Helen (Urban) Webb Jr. His life partner was Louise Virginia Sheets. They were together for over 20 years until her passing on May 14, 2014.
He was a...
Aylin Olivas
Jul 25, 2023
Obituario en español impreso después de la versión en inglés.
Aylin Esmeralda Olivas Ortega, a vibrant soul who brought joy to everyone around her, departed from this world on July 25, 2023at HaysMed, at the tender age of 21. She was born on January 22, 2002, in Hays, Kansas, to her loving parents, Angel Olivas and Yadira Olivas Ortega.
In addition to...

Tanya Lynn Gill
Jul 24, 2023
Tanya Lynn Gill – age 69, of Goodland, Kansas passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.
Services are pending and will be held in Goodland, Kansas.
Arrangements in care of Cline's-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.

Mario M. Desantis Jr.
Jul 22, 2023
Mario M. DeSantis Jr. – age 88, of Hays, Kansas passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Hays
Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. He was born January 3, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York.
He was a retired U S Navy veteran, and was a cook for 20 years. He grew up and attended school in
New York, lived in California for a number of...

Grace Mary & Abigail Jessie Nimz
Jul 22, 2023
Grace Mary Nimz and Abigail Jessie Nimz were stillborn on July 21st in Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas. They are the daughters of Brandon William and Tella Rebecca Nimz of Hays, Kansas.
Grace passed away a few days prior surrounded by her family, who was blessed to be able to be with her in the moments that she crossed. Sometime within...
Bill L. Zimmerman
Jul 20, 2023
Bill L. Zimmerman, 73, of Hays, Kansas, died Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Hays Medical Center.
He was born December 10, 1949, in Quinter, Kansas to Joseph and Martina (Ziegler) Zimmerman. He married Vivian Werth in Hays on May 4, 1974.
Bill graduated from Quinter High School, Quinter, Kansas in 1967. He served in the US Army in the Viet Nam War...
Jane Ann Lundy-Matlock
Jul 17, 2023
Jane Ann Lundy-Matlock, 68, of Vinita, Oklahoma, passed away on July 17, 2023. She was born on October 6, 1954, in Vinita, Oklahoma, to Lloyd and Ida (Simms) Lundy. Jane attended high school in Hays, Kansas, graduating in 1972. She then attended Colby Community College, graduating with an Associate of Applied Science in Animal Technology.
Throughout Jane’s younger years, she helped...
Randy Lee Basgall
Jul 11, 2023
Randy Lee Basgall, 63, of Hays, Kansas died July the 11, 2023 at Hays Medical Center after a short battle with metastatic cancer. His passing was peaceful, surrounded by his children, who ushered him into the loving arms of God.
Randy was born to Barbara (Schmidt) and Jerome Basgall on August 18, 1959 in Great Bend, Kansas in the family car...
Rebecca Lynn Wellman
Jul 7, 2023
Rebecca Wellman, age 61, of Stockton, KS died Friday, July 7, 2023 at the Rooks County Health Center - Plainville.
Cremation has been selected by the family. No services are scheduled.
Becky Wellman was a fierce, resilient, family and friends first type of Mississippi Queen.
Mother of Jessica Fischer and her husband Chad Fischer and Kristy Hughes. Wife of Rusty Wellman who she...