Current Obituaries
Kenneth Lee Mcclure
Jul 5, 2023
Kenneth McClure, age 82, of Stockton, KS died July 5, 2023 at the McPherson Hospital - McPherson.
He was born on August 3, 1940, in Phillipsburg, Kansas to Woodrow and Beulah Leota (Meracle) McClure.
Kenneth and his sister, Betty, were raised on the family farm west of Phillipsburg where he learned the value of hard work.
He attended country school in Phillips County...
Max Zahn
Jun 26, 2023
Max Edward Zahn, age 38, from Ellis, Kansas, passed away on June 26, 2023, at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.
He was born July 31, 1984, in Denver, Colorado to Timothy and Patricia (Anderson) Zahn. He married Amber Ellis on June 23, 2012.
Max worked most of his adult life with his father at Ellis Auto Repair. He also worked at...
Larry Dean Braun
Jun 25, 2023
Larry Braun, age 63, of Victoria, KS died Sunday, June 25, 2023 at HaysMed - Hays.
A Celebration of Larry's Life will be Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Frontier Park. We will start with his final ride - We will meet at Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel, 2509 Vine Street, and at 10 AM we will all...
Elsie Suppes
Jun 22, 2023
Elsie Jane (Holzmeister) Suppes – age 86, of Otis, Kansas passed away June 22, 2023, at Locus Grove Village Nursing Home in LaCrosse, Kansas.
She was born December 25, 1936 on the family farm at Pfeifer, Kansas to Raymond J. and Helen (Basgall) Holzmeister. She married Julius J. Suppes on April 11, 1959, at Pfeifer, Kansas. He preceded her in death...
Elizabeth (Betty) A. Dinges
Jun 22, 2023
Elizabeth A. Dinges, age 88, of Hays, KS died Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Ascension Living Via Christi Village - Hays.
Cremation has been selected by the family and private inurnment services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to: Alzheimer's Association - Central and Western Kansas Chapter via: https://www.alz.org/cwkansas
Condolences may be left on...
Donna L. Augustine
Jun 20, 2023
Donna L. (Lawson) Augustine – 60, of Hays, Kansas passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Hays Medical Center.
She was born March 24, 1963, in Union, South Carolina to Clint R. and Frances (Cloyd) Lawson. Donna married Greg Augustine February 1, 1980, in Hays.
She was a registered Respiratory Therapist for over 30 years at the Hadley Center, Hays Medical Center,...
Sergio Ramirez Palacios
Jun 17, 2023
Sergio Ramirez Palacios, age 72, of Durango, Mexico died Friday, June 16, 2023 at his daughter's home in Hays, KS.
Following his Mass of Christian burial, which took place at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church - Hays, Sergio will be repatriated to Durango, Mexico for inurnment.
Cremation under the direction of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel, 2509 Vine Street...
Nila Mae Winder
Jun 16, 2023
Nila Mae (Breit) Winder, 82, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 10:00 AM at St Joseph Catholic Church, 215 West 13th Street Hays, KS 67601, a Rosary Service will begin at 9 AM prior to the Mass at the...
Kathleen A. Suppes
Jun 15, 2023
Kathleen A. (O’Connor) Suppes – age 61 passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Hays Medical Center. She was born November 11, 1961, in Concordia, Kansas to Earl Eugene and Catherine Ann (Schneweis) O’Connor. She married Patrick Suppes and into his family of five children on November 21, 1997, in Olmitz, Kansas.
She was an LPN and worked at area...
Paul Dreiling
Jun 13, 2023
Paul Dreiling of Ellis, Kansas, age 75, died Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in Catharine, Kansas.
Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 17, 2023 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis, Kansas with Father Dana Clark officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, June 16, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with a rosary...
Freda Marie Wiesner
Jun 8, 2023
Freda Marie Leiker Wiesner was born on May 13, 1929 in Ellis County, Kansas; and grew up in Munjor, Kansas. She peacefully went to heaven on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at age 94.
Freda joined her husband of 61 years, Roman Wiesner, in marriage on April 23, 1952 in Munjor. Together they raised eight children and farmed wheat and cattle northwest...
Donald Dean Dreiling
Jun 7, 2023
Donald Dean Dreiling, 69, passed away June 7, 2023, at his home in Aurora, CO. He was born January 21, 1954, at Hays, to Peter J Dreiling and LaVina M Dreiling (Urban). He married Rose Marie Rohr on May 24th, 1974 in Hays KS.
Don and Rose lived in Hays until 1994, when Don had a job opportunity in Denver, CO....
Cody Steffen
Jun 2, 2023
Cody James Steffen was born August 17, 1990, and joined his mother in Heaven on June 2, 2023.
Cody was born to Linda and Dan Steffen in Hays, Kansas, where he resided prior to moving to Kansas City. He was very active in Youth Sports, including: soccer, football, basketball, and excelled in baseball. He attended Fort Hays State University and Johnson...
Robert L. Schmidt
May 31, 2023
Robert L. "Bob" Schmidt, age 85, of Hays, Kansas passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Homestead of Hays Assisted Living. Bob was born August 23, 1937, in Hays, to Victor and Katherine (Meis) Schmidt. He married Margaret Ann Brungardt and they later divorced. Together they had six children, Bob, Don, Jon, Lori, Christa, and Melissa.
Bob’s first jobs were working...
Robert Edward Tamney
May 30, 2023
On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, ROBERT EDWARD TAMNEY passed away at the age of 84.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Martha Scott Tamney and sister, Judy Tamney Hollifield.
Robert is survived by his wife of 51 years, Merlene (Lene); his children, Melody (Marc), Candi, Kelly (Karen) and Robin; his brother, Clarke (Vonica); brother-in-law, Bobby; many beloved grandchildren,...
Jason Dunah
May 30, 2023
Jason DuNah, age 53, of McCracken, KS died Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at HaysMed - Hays. Cremation has been selected by the family and services are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Wichita Cancer Foundation in care of the Funeral Chapel.
Condolences may be left on...
John Landauer
May 27, 2023
John Joseph Landauer Jr., age 92, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellis.
John was born February 12, 1931, on the family farm to Frank and Zelma (Brown) Landauer. He married Wilma Kleweno and they later divorced. They had two sons, Barry and John “Bo”.
John Graduated from Ellis High School in 1949 and...
Veronica Ann Grindstaff
May 22, 2023
Veronica A. Grindstaff, age 51, of Galatia, KS died Monday, May 22, 2023 at HaysMed - Hays.
Memorial Services will be Monday, May 29, 2023 at 2 PM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.
A complete obituary is pending.
Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com
Mary Cook
May 21, 2023
Mary Cook, age 65, formerly of Hays, Kansas passed away May 21, 2023 in Shawnee, Kansas.
Graveside memorial Services will be July 29, 2023 in the St. Joseph's Cemetery in Hays at 10:00 AM.
Condolences may be left on Mary's tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.
Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Christina Lynne Klingler
May 18, 2023
Christina Klingler, age 58, of Hays, KS died Thursday, May 18, 2023, at HaysMed - Hays. Services are pending and will be announced by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.
Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com