Current Obituaries
Clayton Keith Huck
Mar 18, 2023
Clayton Keith Huck, age 97, of Ellis, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Homestead of Hays. He was born December 18, 1925 in Hays, Kansas to John and Minnie (Schwab) Huck. Clayton graduated from Ellis High School in 1943 and then attended college. In 1952 he married Joyce Gardner in Otis, Kansas. She preceded him in death in 2005.
Clayton...
Frances Witt
Mar 17, 2023
Frances Witt, age 86, formerly of Hays passed away March 17, 2023 in Grandview, Missouri.
Graveside services will be Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.
Matthew Ryan Pfeifer
Mar 17, 2023
Matthew Ryan Pfeifer, 36, of Hays, Kansas passed away Friday, March 17, 2023, at his home. Matthew was born on November 6, 1986, in Hays, to Mark and Charlotte (Knipp) Pfeifer. Matthew graduated from Hays High School in 2005 and from Fort Hays State University, with a bachelor’s degree in Human Health and Performances, in 2010.
Matthew was a carpenter and...
Wayne Joseph Armbrister
Mar 16, 2023
Wayne Joseph Armbrister, 71, of Burlington, Colorado, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Wayne was born July 16,1951, in Hays, Kansas to Joseph and Martha (Keller) Armbrister.
Wayne spent his childhood and adolescence in Ellis and Rooks counties, attending school in Zurich and Palco. He learned to farm from his dad, Joe, while tending...
Sally "Sara" Stansbury
Mar 15, 2023
Sally “Sara” Stansbury, age 86, of Hays, Kansas passed away peacefully on March 15, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born on October 8, 1936, the daughter of William and Myrtle (Buffon) Austin in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas.
She attended the Cottonwood Falls public schools and upon graduation from high school, Sally enrolled at Kansas State Teachers College in ...
Everett Schrant
Mar 14, 2023
Everett L. Schrant- age 88, of Gorham, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at his home.
He was born on September 5, 1934, in Walker, Kansas to Edward and Caroline (Hammerschmidt) Schrant. He married Alice Marie (Jacobs) on September 11, 1958 at Gorham, Kansas.
He was a farmer, raising crops and cattle. He grew up in Walker, attended the Walker...
Norman Mermis
Mar 14, 2023
Norman Mermis – age 80, of Hays, Kansas died Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas.
He was born on August 7, 1942, in Walker, Kansas to Alfred and Clara (Scheck). He married Dorothy Ann (Younger) on October 6, 1962 in Hays, Kansas. She preceded him in death on May 30, 2008.
Norman owned and operated Top Notch Cleaners...
Wes Kandt
Mar 13, 2023
Wesley J. (Wes) Kandt, age 62, of Hays, Kansas, passed away March 13, 2023. He was born June 30, 1960, in Council Grove, Kansas, to Karl and Alice (Repschlaeger) Kandt. His family lived in 6 communities during his school years, and he formed many lasting friendships.
Wes worked for several years as a general contractor and sheetrock installer with Budke Home...
Joanne Keller
Mar 12, 2023
JoAnne Keller left this world on March 12, 2023, after living a long life of 90 years. She was born November 20, 1932, in Hays, KS, to Ralph Furbeck and Mary (Durgeloh) Furbeck. She was the only child. She was a lifetime resident of Ellis, KS, and graduated in 1950 from Ellis High School. On June 7, 1951, she married...
Caiden Matthew West
Mar 12, 2023
Caiden Matthew West, age 16, of Hays, Kansas passed away March 12, 2023.
He was born September 30, 2006 in LaJunta, Colorado to Randy and Shauna (Snyder) West.
Caiden was an avid gamer and skateboarder with a kind compassionate heart. His friends meant a lot to him.
Survivors include his parents, Randy and Shauna of Hays, KS; one sister, Swaizea West, Hays; Uncles...
Allen Windholz
Mar 11, 2023
Allen A. Windholz – age 81, of Victoria, Kansas passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays Care Center. He was born May 10, 1941, in Hays, Kansas to Anton and Philomena Hilda (Hammerschmidt) Windholz. He married Eileen C. (Wagner) on October 24, 1964, at Emmeram, Kansas.
Allen was a custodian at the Victoria Grade...
Darlene A. (Jacobs) Sander
Mar 8, 2023
Darlene A. (Jacobs) Sander, age 88, of Hays, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Hays Medical Center.
She was born March 15, 1934 in Pfeifer, Kansas to Anthony and Regina (Jacobs) Jacobs. She married John J. Sander on April 16, 1955 in Pfeifer, Kansas. He preceded her in death on May 16, 2012.
Darlene grew up in Pfeifer. She...
Annabelle Mccabe
Feb 28, 2023
Annabelle McCabe, age 91, of Hays, Kansas passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at HaysMed. She was born July 19, 1931 in Hays to Annas and Victoria (Meis) Pfannenstiel.
She is survived by sons, Thomas Wasinger and wife Christine, and John Wasinger and wife Theresa all of Hays as well as numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
Private family services will be held.
Condolences...
Nathan Carl Emmons
Feb 24, 2023
Nathan Carl Emmons – age 44, of Colby, Kansas passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Hays Medical Center after an extended illness. Nathan was born September 1, 1978, in Colby, Kansas the son of Joseph W. Emmons and Marsha (Den) Berens.
He grew up in Colby, Lawrence, and Wasilla, Alaska. He graduated in 1997 from Colony High School in...
Elizabeth A. 'Beth' Huston
Feb 19, 2023
Elizabeth A. "Beth" Huston age 72, of Hays passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.
She was born on July 9, 1950, in Hays, Kansas to Julius J. and Lillian (Gerstner) Rohr. She married Douglas E. Huston on August 22, 1970, in Hays, Kansas. She worked at Hays Travel, Hays State Bank, cleaned house...
Dennis 'Joe' Pflaum
Feb 16, 2023
Obituary Dennis 'Joe' Pflaum, age 75 of Hays, Kansas passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 at HaysMed. Joe was born on November 5, 1947 in Falls City, Nebraska to Albert and Leola (Wissman) Pflaum. On October 5, 1969 he married Vicki (Furnas) in the Falls City Methodist Church. Joe was the owner of Browns Shoe Fit in Hays for 41...
Carissa Mary Gray
Feb 15, 2023
Obituary Carissa Mary (Beilman) Gray age 37 passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. She was born on September 4, 1985 in Hays, Kansas to Gene and Celina (Walters) Beilman. She was a homemaker, and attended Hays High School. Carissa enjoyed making bierocks, baking the girls their birthday cakes, listening to music and dancing. She loved bird watching, cats, firepit...
Chris Gottschalk
Feb 14, 2023
Obituary Chris Anthony Gottschalk of Hays, Kansas passed away in his home Tuesday, February 14, 2023. He was born in Manhattan, Kansas on May 18, 1959, to Cecil and Dorothy (Befort). Chris graduated from TMP in 1977. On November 17, 1979, he married Krista Leiker at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays. Chris worked in the oil field for most...
Dennis George Younger
Feb 14, 2023
Dennis George Younger age 73, of Ellis, Kansas passed away on February 14, 2023, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. He was born May 23, 1949, in Hays, Kansas to Baltzar and Helen (Pfannenstiel) Younger. He married Cherri (Walker) on May 23, 2005, in Hays. He was an oil field truck driver hauling heavy equipment, and pipe for a number...
Kathleen Susan Gross
Feb 14, 2023
Obituary Kathleen Sue (Rome) Gross age 70, of Hays, Kansas passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. She was born January 18, 1953, in Hays, Kansas to Wilfred and Fidelia (Schmidt) Rome. She married Daniel Andrew "Danny" Gross on May 13, 1978, in Hays, Kansas. Kathleen was a homemaker, worked at Travenol Labs, Vernies...
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