Current Obituaries
Jacqueline Susan Hertel
Mar 30, 2025
Jacqueline Susan "Jackie Sue" Hertel, age 72, of Hays, Kansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Hays. She was born on May 2, 1952, in Hays to Gerald and Hedwig (Leikam) Allen.
Jackie worked for Travenol in Hays and then Dillons, where she worked as a checker and then in the bakery department...
Dr. Carla Hattan
Mar 30, 2025
Carla Josephine Hattan passed away March 30, 2025, at her home after complications from a decade long battle with Dementia/Alzheimer's disease.
She was born in Hays, Kansas to aLyle and Mary Jo (Wolf) Stroup on September 6, 1957.
Carla spent a large portion of her childhood in Alberta Province, Canada, but also in Kansas, Texas and Wyoming, moving to Hays, Kansas when...
Robert Rudolph Dembski
Mar 27, 2025
Robert "Bob" Dembski, age 73, died Thursday, March 27, 2025 in Ardmore, Oklahoma.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery - Hays, Kansas
Local arrangements under the direction of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Street Hays, Kansas 67601.
Steven M. Stegman
Mar 23, 2025
Steve Stegman, age 68, of Hays, Kansas died Sunday, March 23, 2025 at HaysMed - Hays.
Cremation has been selected by the family and private services will be held at a later date. Please share memories with the family on Steve’s tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com
A complete obituary is pending and will be published upon completion. In lieu of flowers, memorials/donations can...
Richard Amos Morgan
Mar 23, 2025
Celebrating the Life of Richard Amos Morgan
Richard Amos Morgan, age 73, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away on March 23, 2025, leaving behind a lifetime of laughter, adventure, and cherished memories. Born on August 24, 1951, in San Diego, California, to Richard and Loretta Morgan, Richard lived a life filled with passion, humor, and love.
A proud graduate of Norton High School’s...
Ralph Richard Lynn
Mar 22, 2025
Ralph Richard Lynn age 74, of Ashland, Kansas passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Hays Medical Center.
He was born October 31, 1950, in Olathe, Kansas, to Ralph Harrison and Camille Odette (Katherman) Lynn. He married Marcas Rosezitta (Chancey) Lynn. She preceded him in death in 2006.
Ralph was a Vietnam Veteran, and retired from the Navy as a Seabee...
Elmer Hoff
Mar 20, 2025
Elmer Hoff age 102, of Gorham, Kansas passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Via Christi Village, Hays, Kansas. He was born December 18, 1922, on the family farm south east of Emmeram, Kansas to Edward Emil and Anna (Geist) Hoff. He married Evelyn (Eberle) on November 29, 1950, at Hays, Kansas. She preceded him in death on May...
Lawrence Brown
Mar 19, 2025
Lawrence Joseph Brown better known as LB, died in Hays, Kansas on March 19th, 2025 at the age of 69. LB was born on December 27, 1955 in Hays Kansas to Lawrence Firmin and JoAnn (Lang) Brown.
LB attended St. Joseph’s military academy as the last freshman class, then attending TMP until his graduation in 1973. He attended FHSU for 3...
Jo Ann Simpson
Mar 15, 2025
Jo Ann (Gibbany) Simpson, 91, of Edmond, OK, left this world to sing in the celestial choir on March 15, 2025.
Jo Ann was born in a little house south of St. Joseph, MO, on June 12, 1933, to Guy Knight Gibbany and Ollie Dale (Stephens) Gibbany. Jo Ann was the 7th and youngest child. Guy worked for the Union Pacific...
Wilbert D. Pfeifer
Mar 14, 2025
Wilbert D. Pfeifer, age 96, of Hays, Kansas passed away Friday, March 14, 2025. He was born June 9, 1928, in Victoria, Kansas, and was the oldest of nine children born to Daniel and Albina (Dreiling) Pfeifer. Wilbert married LeeAnn (Billinger) on May 23, 1949. Wilbert and LeeAnn have four children, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; LeeAnn died in May...
Gayle L. Ernst
Mar 12, 2025
Gayle Ernst, age72, of Ellis, Kansas, died on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Ellis. She was born on February 3, 1953, in Oceanside, California to Carl Gene and Lila Lee (Smith) Gilpin. On January 19, 1982, she married Greg Ernst in Ellis, he preceded her in death on February 3, 2024.
Gayle worked as a Cosmetologist, and as a CNA providing...
Lance W. Wadlow
Mar 10, 2025
Lance Wadlow, age 55 of Aurora, Colorado, former Victoria, Kansas resident, passed away on March 10, 2025 in Aurora.
Services are pending and will be announced by Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.
His family invites all to share memories and words of comfort on Lance's tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com
Darrell Francis Brungardt
Mar 9, 2025
Darrell Francis Brungardt ,aged 84, passed away in March 2025 at his home in Honolulu Hawaii. Born on December 8, 1940, in Hays, KS, Darrell was the epitome of hard work, dedication, and love.
As a veteran of the US Air Force, Darrell served his country with honor and integrity. After his military service and as a graduate of Fort Hays...
Omer A. Knoll
Mar 6, 2025
Omer Aloysius Knoll, age 90, a very well-known artist, sculptor, teacher, and a friend to many passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the Redbud Village Care Center in Plainville, Kansas.
He was a former Ellis County resident and lived his later years in Palco, Kansas. He was born October 8, 1934, in Hays, Kansas, and was one of nine...
Janet "Jan" Weber
Mar 6, 2025
Janet "Jan" Weber, age 80, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Legends of Hutchinson. She was born October 3, 1944 in Eureka, Kansas to Ross and Marie (Blake) Dory. She graduated from Hoisington High School and Emporia State University with a Master’s degree in Library Science.
On December 28, 1965 she married Richard Weber at St. Joseph’s...
Kenneth Paul Augustine
Mar 6, 2025
Kenneth Paul “Auggie” Augustine age 82, of Hays, Kansas passed away at his home on Thursday, March 6, 2025. He was born June 24, 1943, in Hays, Kansas to Michael and Anna (Weaver) Augustine. He married Barbara D. (Vine) on July 1, 1967 at Hays, Kansas.
He grew up in Hays and was a 1962 graduate of Saint Joseph’s Military Academy. Kenny...
Janette Kay Handle
Mar 4, 2025
Janette Kay Handle, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 4, 2025, at Azria Health Woodhaven in Great Bend, Kansas. Born on November 29, 1954, in Oakley, Kansas, she was the cherished daughter of her late parents, Wayne and Catherine Nelson, and the proud mother to three daughters and a son. Known affectionately by many as “Mom,” Janette...
Alice Ann Paul
Mar 3, 2025
Alice Ann Paul, age 89, of Hays, Kansas, peacefully passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on March 21, 1935, in Denver, Colorado, to Herman and Alice Davis, Alice embraced her role as the oldest of five siblings, nurturing a deep bond with her family that lasted throughout her life. She attended...
Jill Marie Dillon
Feb 27, 2025
Jill Marie (Hatfield) Dillon, 55, Hays, died Thursday, February 27, 2025. She was born October 23, 1969 in Hays, the daughter of Charles and Leona Hatfield. She was a graduate of Hays High School in the class of 1988. On September 15, 1990 she was united in marriage to Jerry A. Dillon in Hays, and they celebrated 34 years of...
Harold Lee Gilbert, Jr.
Feb 23, 2025
Harold Gilbert, age 69 of Hays, Kansas passed away in his home in February, 2025.
Cremation services entrusted to Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel, 2509 Vine Street Hays, Kansas 67601.
His family invites all to share memories and words of comfort on Harold's tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com
In lieu of flowers, memorials/donations can be made via tribute pay: https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/resources/make-a-payment
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