Current Obituaries
Vance Walters
Jan 24, 2025
Vance Douglas Walters, age 75, of Independence, Missouri passed away January 24, 2025 in Larned, Kansas.
Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory-Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.
Roy Nalley
Jan 24, 2025
Roy Carl Nalley, age 87, of Chanute, Kansas passed away Jan. 24, 2025 in Larned, Kansas.
Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory-Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601
Dorothy Mae (Huber) Herrman
Jan 23, 2025
Dorothy Mae (Huber) Herrman – Age 93, of Hays, Kansas passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society of Ellis.
She was born October 23, 1931, in Hays, Kansas to Otto and Caroline (Schafer) Huber. She married Vernon “Vern” Herrman on May 10, 1951, in Hays. He preceded her in death on January 27, 2016.
Dorothy was a...
Judy Matranga
Jan 22, 2025
Judy Matranga, age 75, passed away on January 22, 2025 in San Francisco. Judy was the beloved, devoted wife of her surviving husband Joseph of 52 years and loving mother of four children. She leaves behind 11 grandchildren, 11 surviving siblings, numerous nieces and nephews, and a large community of friends.
Judy is survived by her spouse Joe, and four children:...
Robert D. VonLintel
Jan 22, 2025
Robert D. VonLintel – age 89 of Victoria, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. He was born July 11, 1935, on the family farm south of Victoria to Robert J. and Amelia (Wasinger) VonLintel. He married Gloria Ann (Schmeidler) on May 13, 1961, in Severin, Kansas.
He was a farmer, and a cattleman...
Roma Sessin
Jan 20, 2025
Roma Sessin, age 90, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, at HaysMed, She was born on June 9, 1934, on the family homestead in Rural Ellis County, she was the daughter of Ernest J. and Margaret (Schaus) King. Her life was filled with warmth, laughter, and a spirit that touched everyone around her.
Roma graduated from Ellis...
Lillian Nowak
Jan 20, 2025
Lillian Nowak – age 94, former Gorham, Kansas resident passed away graciously on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the Dignity Care Center in Salina, Kansas.
She was born on September 19, 1930, on the family farm north of Walker, Kansas to Anton P. and Rosa (Nemecheck) Sander. Lillian was the 7th of 11 children. Lillian and her brothers and sisters were...
Larry M. Dinkel
Jan 18, 2025
Larry Michael Dinkel, aged 78, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away on January 18, 2025, at HaysMed. He was born on July 9, 1946, in Hays, Kansas, to Nicholas and Lioba (Geist) Dinkel.
Larry honorably served in the US Army and had a diverse working career that began in farming, transitioned into oilfield work, and ultimately settled predominantly in construction. He brought...
Laurine Hicks
Jan 17, 2025
Laurine E. Hicks, age 82, of Osage City, Kansas. A beloved mother, grandmother, a friend, a source of love, compassion, and unwavering strength, left us on January 17, 2025, at Peterson’s Assisted Living in Osage City, Kansas surrounded by loved ones.
She was born on April 2, 1942, in Larned, Kansas to Elmer and Alice (Andree) Hinkel.
Laurine had three brothers, Leonard,...
Patricia Ann Ostrom
Jan 17, 2025
Patricia Ann Ostrom, age 77, of Natoma, Kansas passed away Friday, January 17, 2025 at HaysMed. She was born November 25, 1947 in Denton, Texas to Marvin and Leona (Pryor) Sitton. On April 16, 1970 she married George Edward Ostrom in Denton.
Patricia was a long-time beautician in Denton before moving to Kansas. She worked at Adronics and Betty’s Tee Box...
Lawrence Eugene Winder
Jan 16, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” Eugene Winder, 79, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM at St Joseph Catholic Church, 215 West 13th Street Hays, KS 67601. Inurnment will follow the Mass in the Parish Cemetery.
Larry, born on...
James Bollig
Jan 16, 2025
James Vincent Bollig, age 66 of Hays, Kansas passed away in Hays on January 16, 2025. He was born April 30, 1958 in Hays to Leonard J. "John" and Sanine L. (Mastek) Bollig.James graduated from Thomas More Prep High School in 1976. During his working career he owned a video rental store in Hays, was a courier for Ford Motor...
Frank Malizia
Jan 12, 2025
Frank "Hambone" Malizia, age 102, of New Castle, Pennsylvania passed away the morning of January 12, 2025, at his daughter's residence in Union Township.
He was born in Pietrafitta, Caserta, Italy, on February 26, 1922, Frank was the son of the late Carmine and Carolina Malizia. On November 23, 1944, Frank married his beloved wife, the former Irene (Dater). Irene preceded...
Twila Mae Riedel
Jan 11, 2025
Twila Mae Riedel – age 66 of Hays, Kansas passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society-Ellis.
She was born June 1, 1958, in Quinter, Kansas to William and Mary Rose (Lang) Riedel.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date, and inurnment will be in Saint Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.
Services are entrusted to...
Terrell A. Fitzgerald
Jan 10, 2025
Terry Fitzgerald, age 82, former resident of Ellis, Kansas died January 10, 2025 in Payson, Arizona.
Services are pending and will be announced by Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 East 17th Ellis, Kansas 67637.
Memories and words of comfort may be shared on Terry's tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.
Cherine Ward
Jan 10, 2025
Cherine G. Ward - age 70, of Hays, Kansas passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at her home. She was born on October 22, 1954, in Sterling, Kansas to Truel W. Yeubanks and Gladys (Weathers). She married Arlen Thad Ward on February 17, 1973, in Lyons, Kansas.
Cherine worked at the Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend for 23 years,...
Albertine Rajewski
Jan 10, 2025
Albertine “Tina” (Pfeifer) Rajewski – age 94, of Victoria, Kansas passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, at Via Christi Village Care Center Hays, Kansas.
She was born June 11, 1930, in Victoria to Anthony J. and Rose (Dreiling) Pfeifer. Albertine was one of twelve siblings. She grew up in Victoria, attended Victoria Grade School, and was a 1949 graduate of Victoria...
Deanne Sue Lundstedt
Jan 9, 2025
Deanne Sue (Dillon) Lundstedt, age 87, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellis. She was born October 3, 1937 in Hutchinson, Kansas to Kermit and Willa (Markle) Dillon. Deanne was a graduate of the Kansas School for the deaf. In August of 1959 she met and married her sweetheart, Elmer L. Lundstedt,...
Jane Kisner
Jan 5, 2025
Jane (Kronewitter) Kisner -age 94, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Via Christi Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.
She was born March 1, 1930, in Schoenchen, Kansas to Joseph and Julia (Gottschalk) Kronewitter. She married Stephen “Steve” Kisner Jr. on August 1, 1949, at Pfeifer, Kansas. He preceded her in death on May 6, 2022.
Jane was a farmer’s wife,...
Lester A. Herrman
Jan 4, 2025
Lester Anthony Herrman, age 88, of Hays, Kansas passed away Saturday January 4, 2025, in Hays. Les was born April 19, 1936, in Loretta, Kansas to Reinhold A. and Josephine (Kuhn) Herrman.
He attended Antonino grade school and graduated from St Joseph's Military Academy in 1954. He then attended Fort Hays State University graduating with a BS in PE and History...
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