Current Obituaries
Stanley Wellbrock
Aug 21, 2024
Stanley Wellbrock, age 79, of Sunrise Beach, Missouri passed away August 21, 2024, at his home. Cremation has taken place at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Missouri as requested by the family.
Stanley was born April 25, 1945, in Hays, Kansas, to Clarence “Pete” and Leona (Kuhn) Wellbrock. He was united in marriage to Barbara Jean “BJ” (Mohr) on July 3,...
Gavin Buffington
May 29, 2025
Gavin D. Buffington, 57, died at his home on Wednesday May 29, 2025. He was born June 9, 1967 to Jack and Marlene Buffington in Kansas City, Missouri and was raised in Frontenac, Kansas alongside his brother and in close proximity to both sets of grandparents and several cousins. Gavin’s parents were both teachers, his father teaching physics at Pittsburg...
Richard Leiker
Jun 25, 2025
Richard "Dick" Leiker, 83, of Nashville, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on June 25, 2025, with his beloved wife of 23 years, Lydia, by his side. Born June 21, 1942, in Hays, Kansas, to Richard and Mary (Braun) Leiker. Dick graduated from St. Joseph's Military Academy in 1960 and attended Fort Hays State University.
Dick took pride in taking...
Therese Morgan
Jul 31, 2025
Therese Morgan, age 71 of Hays, Kansas died Thursday July 31, 2025, in her home surrounded by her family.
Private family services are planned with memorialization in Alexander, Kansas at a later date.
Cremation under the direction of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Street Hays, Kansas 67601.
Memories and words of comfort may be shared with Therese's family...
Joan Carol Guyot
Jul 30, 2025
Joan Carol Guyot, age 81, of Hays, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at her home.
She was born on March 10, 1944, in Britton, South Dakota to Robert and Gladys (Planteen) Eastberg. She married Wally M. Guyot. Inurnment will be in South Dakota.
Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.
Condolences can...
Harriett Von Feldt
Jul 29, 2025
Harriett Von Feldt age 85, of Victoria, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas.
She was the daughter of Otto J. and Bertha Rosalene “Rosie” (Wynn) Von Lintel. She was born on February 24, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri. She married Gerald J. “Jerry” Von Feldt on October 17, 1959, at...
Michelle Budd
Jul 27, 2025
Michelle Budd -- Born January 12, 1961, in Wichita, Kansas, Michelle Lou Budd lived her life with grit, heart, and humor—a rare blend that left a lasting mark wherever she went.
She graduated from Northwest High School in 1979, and from that point forward, devoted her life to caring for others. Whether serving as an LPN, running her own home daycare,...
Carolyn Olson
Jul 26, 2025
Carolyn Lavon Olson, beloved mom, grandma, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Willow Home in Hays, Kansas after a brave fight with cancer. She was 89 years old.
Carolyn was born on November 3, 1935 in the home of her maternal grandparents in McIntosh, South Dakota to Carlisle and Evelyn Buel. Carolyn‘s youth was spent...
Berniece A. Shank
Jul 25, 2025
Berniece A. Shank passed peacefully to her Father in Heaven on July 25, 2025. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother and highly skilled RN.
She was born on a farm near Ogallah, Kansas September 4, 1933, to her parents William and Frances Thesing along with one sister and three brothers.
Her father passed away from blood...
Edna Bernice Frenzl
Jul 23, 2025
Edna Bernice Frenzl, age 89, of Hays, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at her home.
She was born on April 7, 1936, in rural Graham County Kansas to Henry and Mable (Rolland) Kolste. She married Lawrence “Larry” Frenzl on August 29, 1952, in Bentonville, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on August 8, 2012.
Edna worked at the Hallmark...
Paul John Cersovsky
Jul 20, 2025
Paul John Cersovsky, age 71 of Ellis, Kansas died July 20, 2025, at his home in Ellis.
John was born in Colby, Kansas on December 27, 1953, to Paul and Jacqueline “Jackie” (Delzeit) Cersovsky.
He worked as a security officer for Colby Community College for 25 years, retiring in December 2020. As a young man he enjoyed hunting and fishing and later...
Mary Ann Weigel
Jul 18, 2025
Mary Ann Weigel, age 89, from Gorham, Kansas passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Russell Regional Hospital, Russell, Kansas.
She was born August 26, 1935, on the family farm North East of Gorham to John and Cora E. (Goodman) Dockendorf. She married Hubert F. Weigel on April 22, 1954, at Gorham. He preceded her in death on May...
Melvin James Gabel
Jul 18, 2025
Melvin James Gabel, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Melvin was born on May 22, 1941, in Hays, Kansas to Leo and Emma Gabel. He proudly served in the United States Navy, an experience that helped spark his lifelong love of travel and exploration. Whether it was a cross-country road trip or simply...
Rosina Ziegler
Jul 18, 2025
Rosina “Rosie” Ziegler, age 92 of Hays, Kansas died Friday, July 18, 2025, at HaysMed – Hays. She was born November 6, 1932, on the family farm in Pfeifer, Kansas to John and Paulina (Roth) Jacobs.
She attended and graduated from Sacred Heart high school in Salina. On August 10, 1957, she married Robert “Bob” Ziegler at Holy Cross Catholic Church...
Mark Edward Koster
Jul 16, 2025
Mark "Ed" Koster, age 71 of Hays, Kansas died July 16, 2025 at his home in Hays.
Services and a complete obituary are pending and will be published upon completion.
Cremation under the direction of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Street Hays, Kansas 67601.
Memories and words of comfort may be shared with Ed's family on his tribute...
Cecilia Leann Wear
Jul 13, 2025
In Loving Memory of Cecilia Leann Wear born sleeping, July 13, 2025 – 26 weeks gestation
“So small, so silent — yet the loudest ache we’ve ever known.”
With shattered hearts, we announce that Cecilia Leann Wear was born and passed away on July 13, 2025, in Hays, Kansas. Though she never opened her eyes or took her first breath, Cecilia was...
Sharon K. Lodovici
Jul 10, 2025
Sharon K. Lodovici, age 78, of Wichita, Kansas, beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
She was born on February 15, 1947, in Salina, Kansas, to Olinto F. “Shine” and Viola (Schmidtberger) Lodovici.
Sharon will be remembered for her amazing sense of humor and dedication to her work as a Registered Nurse at...
Joel Maska
Jul 10, 2025
Joel Maska passed away July 10, 2025. He was born December 30, 1938 to James and Martina Maska.
He is survived by his children, Joelene, Janice, Jim, Jon, Jay, and Johanna. His brothers Jake, Jeff, and John, and sisters, Juliene, and Jenell. He has several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother...
Melina Lantz
Jul 8, 2025
Melina Lantz, age 53, formerly of Hays, Kansas died Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Advena Living of Clearwater - Clearwater, Kansas.
Private family services are planned with memorialization in Hays, Kansas.
Cremation under the direction of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Street Hays, Kansas 67601.
Memories and words of comfort for Melina's family may be shared on her...
Larry Schmidtberger
Jul 8, 2025
Larry Joseph Schmidtberger age 70, of Victoria, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at his home.
He was born February 25, 1955, in Hays, Kansas to Aquilinus “Ike” and Albertina (Sander) Schmidtberger. He married Rachel M. (Ramsey) on November 22, 2015, in Victoria, Kansas.
Larry was a line worker for 34 years at EnerSys battery plant in Hays, former (Yuasa-Exide).
He...
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