Current Obituaries
Mark Jacobs
Jul 4, 2021
Obituary Mark Lynn Jacobs, age 60, son of Gilbert and Gladys (Goetz) Jacobs was born in Quinter, Kansas on January 16, 1961. Mark entered into God's kingdom on July 4, 2021. Being born with cerebral palsy and several additional physical impairments, Mark made the most of the hand that was presented to him. People with 'special needs' require a significant...
Doris M. Werth
Jun 20, 2021
Obituary Doris M. Werth of Victoria age 80, died Sunday, June 20, 2021, at her daughters home in Olathe, Kansas. She was born September 20, 1940, in Hays, Kansas to Servilian and Theresa (Brungardt) Hammerschmidt. She married Kenneth L. "Kenny" Werth on May 28, 1960. He preceded her in death on July 20, 2013. She was a homemaker and worked...
Keith William Gnad
Jun 19, 2021
Obituary Keith William Gnad, 61, of Overland Park, Kansas, died Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Advent Health, Shawnee Mission, Merriam, KS. He was born June 9, 1960, in Hays to Clarence and Janet L. (Morin) Gnad. Keith graduated from Hoisington High School, class of 1978. During that time, Keith developed a passion for photography, becoming a member of the yearbook...
R. Allen 'Monk' Ward
Jun 17, 2021
Obituary R. Allen "Monk" Ward, age 80, of Hays, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021, at his home in Hays. Monk was born February 18, 1941 in South Gate, California, the son of Rex and Helen (Gunter) Ward. Monk graduated from Scandia High School in 1958. On April 15, 1967, he married DeeAnn Parsons in Logan, Kansas. To this union...
Darlene A. Schlegel
Jun 11, 2021
Obituary Darlene A. Schlegel age 93, former Hays, Kansas resident was born, Darlene Alberta Brack on January 17, 1928 to George G. and Leah V. (Rodie) Brack of Otis, Kansas and went to be with her Lord on Friday, June 11, 2021, at the age of 93. Darlene welcomed two younger sisters, Fern and Rachel; and a brother, George "Butch"...
Kevin James O'Rourke
Jun 8, 2021
Obituary Kevin James O'Rourke, age 54, of Dallas, Texas passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Dallas. He was born December 20, 1966, in Hays, Kansas to James Clarence and Rose Mary (Rupp) ORourke Egger. Kevin graduated from Ellis High School in 1985. Kevin was an Aircraft Engineer with Bombardier in Dallas. He was an avid sports fan, especially of...
Arlyn J. Schumacher
Jun 7, 2021
Obituary Arlyn J. Schumacher of Victoria, age 82, died Monday, June 7, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Society of Ellis Nursing Home. He was born March 13, 1939, in Pfeifer, to Wendelin and Anna (Schmidt) Schumacher. He married Clarita M. (Dreiling) on September 13, 1958, in Victoria. He was a bricklayer for 50 years and owned and operated Arlyn Schumacher...
Kiley Rupp
Jun 5, 2021
Obituary Kiley Rae Rupp left this world unexpectedly at 27 years old on June 5th, 2021. She was born in Hays, Kansas on March 30th, 1994, to Mark and Lesly Rupp. She was a graduate of Hays High School class of 2012. Kiley was a loving and caring person with a great sense of humor that loved making people laugh....
Anna Achilles
Jun 5, 2021
Obituary Anna M. Achilles, age 75, of Hays, died Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Via Christi Village - Hays. Services are pending and will be announced by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory. Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com Services
Gordon Sherman
Jun 3, 2021
Obituary Gordon Kent Sherman, age 69, of Hays, died Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his home in Hays. Services are pending and will be announced by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory. Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com Services
Carl Eugene Hyde
May 31, 2021
Obituary Carl Eugene Hyde, age 69, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. Carl was born March 9, 1952, to Harry Carl Hyde and Donna Ruth Hyde in Norton, Kansas. He is survived by Debbie Bond of the home; sisters Uttana May, Linda Sue, Sharon Kay, Charlotte Renee; and one brother, Gary Lee; sons,...
Sheila Watkins
May 30, 2021
Obituary Sheila Catherine Watkins, age 73, of Salina, died Sunday, May 30, 2021 at HaysMed - Hays. Services are pending and will be announced by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory. Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com Services
Rosita Mae Augustine
May 29, 2021
Obituary Rosita Mae (Herman) Augustine, age 79, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021 in Greeley, CO. She was born October 6, 1941 in Hays, KS to August and Mary (Kisner) Herman Sr. She attended Ellis High School and married the love of her life Robert Augustine on June 7, 1958 in Ellis at St. Marys Catholic Church. Rosita was a...
Carolyn M. Pfannenstiel
May 26, 2021
Obituary Carolyn M. (Windholz) Pfannenstiel age 75, died Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at the Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas. She was born June 26, 1945, in Hays, Kansas to Otto and Blanche (Weber) Windholz. She had a love for fashion which led her to a career in the clothing industry as manager and buyer for many years, retiring in...
Gloria Korpi
May 23, 2021
Obituary Gloria Ann Korpi, age 70, of WaKeeney, KS died Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Trego-Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care - WaKeeney. She was born in WaKeeney on September 27, 1950. Gloria Ann is preceded by her parents Michael and Armella Dreiling and brother Michael Dreiling, all of WaKeeney. Survivors are her husband Robert Korpi of WaKeeney, her brothers...
Donovan Seeber
May 20, 2021
Obituary Donovan Seeber, age 25, of Syracuse, KS, died as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident on May 20, 2021. Donovan's ashes will be returned home to South Africa and an announcement of his services will be made by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory. Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at...
Deborah A. Potter
May 17, 2021
Obituary Deborah Ann Potter age 68, of WaKeeney, Kansas died Monday, May 17, 2021, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. She was born February 11, 1953 in Long Beach, CA to James Allen and Renota Jean (Crowder) McGinnis. She married Thomas Dale Potter on February 22, 1971, in Santa Ana, CA and celebrated their 50 year wedding anniversary. Deborah was...
Raymond Hartman
May 16, 2021
Obituary Raymond Alfred Hartman, age 65, of Hays, Kansas passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021 in Hays. He was born September 9, 1955 in Sacramento, California to Stephen and Irene (Fergurson) Hartman. Raymond had worked as a Handyman and Roofer owning his own roofing company, Roof One in Indiana. He enjoyed collecting firearms, fishing and working on his vehicles. He...
Steven Ashbaugh
May 12, 2021
Obituary Steven J. Ashbaugh, age 70, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at Hays Medical Center. He was born June 16, 1950 to Lawrence and Minnie (Haneke) Ashbaugh. Steve attended Ellis schools and was a lifetime Ellis Resident. He was a brother of Sandra, Dixie, Darwin and Dwayne. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements in...
David Martinez
May 12, 2021
Obituary David Shane Martinez, age 23, of Hays, Kansas passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 in Hays. He was born August 14, 1998 in Wichita, Kansas to Antonio Fraire and Christine Martinez. He was a loving father son and brother he loved to write music and rap all the time and dance he loved going fishing he enjoyed working with...