Current Obituaries
Gladys Johnson
Nov 13, 2024
Gladys Johnson, passed away in Ellis, Kansas on November 13, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on August 18, 1931, she was the daughter of John and Mary (Huber) Gallison. She graduated from Ellis High School in 1949. On March 4, 1951 she married George E. Johnson at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis.
Gladys embraced life with a spunky attitude...
Randall Kuhn
Nov 12, 2024
Randall Kuhn, known to most as Randy, passed away on November 12, 2024, at HaysMed, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and an undeniable zest for life. Born on January 18, 1956, in Wichita, Kansas, Randy was a proud graduate of Hays High School, where he initially showcased his talent as a naturally gifted athlete.
Throughout his life, Randy became...
Virginia Clermont
Nov 11, 2024
Virginia Clermont, age 80, of Hays, Kansas passed away Monday, November 11, 2024 in Hays. She was born July 15, 1944 in Atwood, Kansas to Hugo and Ruby (Rummel) Baumfalk.
Virginia had worked as a CNA and was especially fond of working in the Alzheimer’s unit. She enjoyed playing solitaire and collecting Indian artifacts, trinkets and artwork. Virginia cared deeply for...
Ronald Joseph Sauer, Jr.
Nov 10, 2024
Ronald Joseph “Ron” Sauer Jr. Age 51, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 10, 2024, due to heart failure.
He was born on March 10, 1973, in Hays, Kansas to Ronald Joseph Sauer Sr. and LaDonna (Windholz) Linenberger. He married his high school sweetheart Tammi (Kippes) of 29 years on June 17, 1995, in Victoria, Kansas.
Ron received his...
Virgil J. Pfannenstiel
Nov 10, 2024
Virgil Joseph Pfannenstiel, age 89 of Hays, Kansas passed away November 10, 2024 at his home in rural Hays. He was born on January 23, 1935, in Antonino, Kansas, to Joseph N. and Alvina (Leiker) Pfannenstiel. Virgil graduated from Hays High in 1953. He married Dolores (Fisher) on June 4, 1957 at St. Joseph’s Church in Hays. Shortly after being...
LaVerne Dean Schuster
Nov 5, 2024
LaVerne Dean Schuster, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at the Russell Regional Hospital. Born on December 31, 1953, in Hays, Kansas to Frank P. and Mary (Flax) Schuster. LaVerne lived a life marked by hard work and devotion to his family.
LaVerne’s career in agriculture began in May 1985 at United Ag Service in Gorham, where he...
Duane "Doc" Bieker
Nov 5, 2024
Duane Francis “Doc” Bieker, passed away on November 5, 2024, in his hometown of Hays, Kansas. He was born on October 6, 1948 to John and Irene (Fisher) Bieker. Doc graduated from Hays High School in 1966. On October 25, 1969 he married Phyllis (Beggs) in Hays.Doc dedicated his career to the oil industry, first becoming the owner-operator of Golden...
James A. Heit
Nov 4, 2024
James A. Heit, age 70, of Ellis, Kansas went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 4, 2024 in Ellis. He was born January 5, 1954 in Hays, Kansas to John and Dolores (Weigel) Heit. His working career started off with the Oil Field before he made his way to the East Coast where he became...
Terry Claycamp
Oct 29, 2024
Terry Claycamp, age 78, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, with his daughters by his side at Hays Medical Center. He was born on March 24, 1946, in Hays, Kansas to Alfred and Nadine (Burbach) Claycamp.
At the young age of 15, Terry became acutely aware of the importance of living a well-lived life after the loss of his beloved...
Janell Shorman
Oct 29, 2024
Janell Shorman was born October 29, 1960 in Oberlin, KS, and passed on her 64th birthday at KU Medical Center.
Janell was raised in Oberlin and was a 1978 graduate of Oberlin High School. She earned a degree in nursing at Marymount College in Salina and worked as a nurse for many years. She loved what she did, especially her work...
Diane Wellbrock
Oct 29, 2024
Diane Marie Wellbrock, 74, of Victoria, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Via Christi Village Care Center in Hays, Kansas.
She was born June 27, 1950, in Hays, Kansas to Irenus “Shorty” and Alma (Jacobs) Leiker. She married Wayne Wellbrock on May 8, 1971, in Munjor, Kansas.
Diane worked at the Victoria Total Convenience Store for about 17 years,...
Dr. Leona M. Gallion
Oct 29, 2024
Leona M. Gallion was born to Arthur Gallion and Leona Gittinger on the farm southeast of Grinnell, Kansas on September 16th, 1935, and passed away on October 29th, 2024, at Hays Kansas.
She graduated from Grinnell high school in 1953 and Fort Hays State University in 1957. She taught at Colby high school and then received her master's degree in business...
Michael Scheuerman
Oct 25, 2024
Michael Ray Scheuerman, age 75, former Hays, Kansas resident passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at the Ussery-Roan Texas State Veterans Nursing Home in Amarillo, Texas. He was born June 26, 1949, in LaCrosse, Kansas to Alvin and Clarinetta E. (Scheuerman) Scheuerman. He married Deborah (Roach) on January 31, 2016.
He was born June 26, 1949, in LaCrosse, Kansas to...
James Edward Hubbard
Oct 21, 2024
James Edward Hubbard, known to many as Jim, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2024, at the age of 75. He was born on April 21, 1949, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Patricia Louise Hubbard Stephens (Chance) and Herald Hubbard. Jim was raised by his mother and stepfather, Robert "Bob" Stephens, who played a significant role in his upbringing.
Jim graduated...
Richard Anderson
Oct 21, 2024
Richard Dean (Rick) Anderson, age 68, of Hays, Kansas, formerly of Medicine Lodge, Kansas, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Hays Medical Center.
Rick was born at Community General Hospital, Sterling, Illinois, on November 10, 1955, the first born of Zane and Joyce (Knight) Anderson. Rick grew up in Rock Falls, Illinois, attending Rock Falls schools and graduating in...
Lillian Pfeifer
Oct 19, 2024
Lillian Pfeifer, beloved mother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on October 19, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones and caregivers. Born on March 26, 1931, in Hays, Kansas, Lillian was a shining light in the lives of those fortunate enough to know her.
Throughout life, Lillian exemplified what it meant to have a giving heart. As a...
Delmer H. Thibault
Oct 19, 2024
Delmer Henry Thibault
July 15 1935 – October 19 2024
Delmer Henry Thibault, former resident of Hutchinson, Kansas passed away on October 19, 2024 at Locust Grove Village in Lacrosse, KS at the age of 89. He was born July 15, 1935, in Graham County Kansas to Leo and Lola (Benoit) Thibault, the oldest of twelve siblings. Delmer began his life in...
Wayne Scott Fleenor
Oct 16, 2024
Wayne Scott Fleenor, 69, a beloved member of the Hays community, passed away on October 16, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. Born on September 15, 1955, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to Donald and Doris (Ulrich) Fleenor, Wayne lived a life full of joy, adventure, and family.
Wayne was known for his playful spirit and his love of bringing joy...
Peter J. Billinger
Oct 16, 2024
Peter J. "Junior" Billinger, passed away on October 16, 2024, at the age of 90 in Hays, Kansas. Born on March 4, 1934, in Hays, to Peter and Martha (Kuntzsch) Billinger.
Pete devoted his life to his family, his faith. He was not only an entrepreneur who owned and operated his own printing company but also a man deeply committed to...
William Cooley
Oct 14, 2024
William "Bill" Cooley, age 65, of Hays, Kansas passed away on October 14, 2024, at his home, surrounded by the love and warmth of his family. Bill was born on October 27, 1958, in Montvale, New Jersey to Chester and Catherine (Bowden) Cooley. On January 27, 1996 he married LaVon (Buhrle) in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Hays.
Bill's journey was...
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