Current Obituaries
Marcella Flax
Apr 24, 2023
Marcella Mae (Hoffman) Flax, "Sally", 88 of Ellis. Kansas passed away April 24, 2023, at Trego County Lemke LTC in Wakeeney.
Sally was born on April 17,1935 in Odin, KS to Michael and Margaret (Feltis) Hoffman. She attended Great Bend High School and graduated in 1953. Sally met the love of her life, Paul Flax, at her cousin’s wedding. They were...
Carol Marie Beyer
Apr 16, 2023
Carol Marie Beyer passed away April 16, 2023, in Hays, Kansas.
Carol was born May 24, 1941 to Rudolph and Mary (Rohr) Ruder in Hays, Kansas. She married Joseph Beyer on September 4, 1961. Through this union they had one son and two daughters.
Carol graduated from Girls Catholic High School, was a lifelong member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, and was...
Francis Frank Unrein
Apr 9, 2023
Francis Frank Unrein- age 89 of Gorham, Kansas passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023, at the Girard Medical Center in Girard, Kansas.
He was born October 8, 1933, in Schoenchen, Kansas to Peter and Agatha (Leikam) Unrein. He married Ellen (Nowak) on February 1, 1958 at Gorham. She preceded him in death on September 12, 1982. Then he married Charlene (Braun)...
Teresa Karlin
Apr 9, 2023
Teresa Karlin – age 79, of Hays, Kansas passed away at her home Sunday, April 9, 2023. She was born September 30, 1943, in Hays, to Harold W. and Wauneta (Turner) Vine. She married Norbert Karlin on May 30, 1961, in Hays.
She was an elementary teacher at Saint Joseph Grade School in Hays for four years and was a foster...
Michael C. Hertel
Apr 5, 2023
Michael C. Hertel, age 71, of Hays, Kansas passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at home. He was born September 1, 1951 in Hays to Henry and Marie (Romey) Hertel. Michael graduated from Hays High School in 1969 and attended Fort Hays State University. On October 29, 1982, he married Terri Young in Hays.
Michael worked at Hays Auto Parts for...
Bernette Stadelman
Mar 26, 2023
Bernette R. Stadelman, age 77, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.
She was born December 31, 1945, in Hays, Kansas to Daniel and Ida (Pfeifer) Brungardt. She married Frank Stadelman, Jr. August 31, 1968, at St. Joseph’s Church in Hays.
Bernette had quite the green thumb, she loved flowers and gardening, as well...
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...
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