Current Obituaries
Hubert Linenberger
Jun 19, 2026
Hubert Linenberger, age 48 of Hays, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas, surrounded by friends and family. Hubert was born on May 17, 1978, in Hays, Kansas to Keith Linenberger and Rosie (Braun) Hammerschmidt.
He grew up in Victoria, Kansas, graduating from Victoria High School in 1996. After attending North Central Kansas Technical College, he spent his...
Henriette Houfek
Jun 17, 2026
Henriette Houfek, age 81, of Hays, Kansas died Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Via Christi Village - 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 her family on...
Robert Bruce Remke
Jun 14, 2026
Robert Bruce Remke passed away in Hays, Kansas on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
He was born March 26, 1944 in Charleston, West Virginia, the only child of Robert August Remke and Lucille Vivian Workman. He attended West Virginia University and graduated from West Virginia Tech. He met the love of his life, Donna Jane Smith at WVU. They married April 9,...
David Lee Miller
Jun 14, 2026
David Lee Miller, age 68, of Hays, KS passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at his home. He was born April 5, 1958, in Hays, KS to James & Mary "Aggie" (Pfannenstiel) Miller. David graduated from Thomas More Prep High School in Hays, KS in 1976. He then attended & graduated from Fort Hays State University where he...
Betty Lou Jacobs
Jun 10, 2026
Betty Lou Northway Jacobs was born February 5, 1925, on the family farm in Seward County Nebraska near the town of Ulysses. Her parents were Ray & Mary Anne Asbury Northway. When she was 5 her family moved briefly to South Dakota looking for work during the Dust Bowl days. She recounted the stories of grasshoppers and her mother putting...
Derwood Bruce Whittington
Jun 8, 2026
Derwood “Bruce” Whittington Jr., 64, of Hays, Kansas, passed away at his home on June 8, 2026.
Bruce was born on August 11, 1961, in Texas City, Texas, to Joan and D.B. Whittington. In his youth, he was an avid baseball player known for hitting home runs and throwing strikes. He attended Texas City High School, where he played football, and...
Mark Krug
Jun 8, 2026
Mark Krug, age 73 of La Crosse, Kansas passed away Monday, June 8, 2026 in La Crosse. He was born June 30, 1952 in La Crosse to Melvin “Pete” and Ruth Anne (Edwards) Krug. Mark graduated from La Crosse High School in 1970 and Fort Hays State University.
Mark was a farmer and did seasonal work with the Soil Conservation District...
Rose Mary Dorzweiler
Jun 8, 2026
Rose Mary Dorzweiler, 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 8, 2026, at the family farm where she was born, raised, and spent her life devoted to faith, family, and hard work.
Rose was born on September 14, 1932, to Joseph and Anna (Pfannenstiel) Dreiling. On February 16, 1954, she married Marion Dorzweiler. Together, on the same family farm,...
Barbara Unruh
Jun 7, 2026
Barbara Joyce Unruh was born on January 14, 1941, in Rush County, Kansas to Paul and Beada (Horst) Bott. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Sand Springs, Oklahoma at the age of 85 years, 4 months and 24 days.
Barbara grew up on the family farm and learned a strong work ethic early in life. She graduated...
Francis J. Pfannenstiel
Jun 2, 2026
Francis J. “Frank” Pfannenstiel, age 98, of Hays, Kansas, died Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at HaysMed in Hays.
He was born on September 4, 1927, in Munjor, Kansas, to Mike and Eva (Degenhardt) Pfannenstiel. In 1948, Frank was united in marriage to Cecilia Leikam. She preceded him in death in 2025.
Frank was a devoted family man who was blessed with a...
Edwin Holzmeister
May 31, 2026
Edwin “Ed” Holzmeister, age 96, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society in Ellis. He was born January 26, 1930, in Bison, Kansas, to John and Susan (Herman) Holzmeister.
Ed graduated from Quinter High School and shortly thereafter enlisted in the United States Navy. He served faithfully during the Korean War and was deployed...
Georgine Staab
May 30, 2026
Georgine “Jeanie” Staab, age 92, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Via Christi Village in Hays.
She was born on May 15, 1934, in Hays to John G. and Margaret (Koerner) Befort. On November 4, 1953, Jeanie was united in marriage to Martin J. “Matt” Staab at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Munjor, Kansas....
John Williams Sr.
May 28, 2026
John M. Williams Sr. age 76, of Hays, Kansas passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at his home. He was born January 3, 1950, in North Carolina to Harold Grant and Vera Mae Frances (Hibbs) Williams. He married Barbara Maria (Kreigler) on December 23, 1966, and they renewed their vows in 2011.
He worked in construction most of his life,...
Shane R Roder
May 26, 2026
Shane Richard Roder Sr., age 66, of Schoenchen, Kansas passed away May 25, 2026 in Schoenchen. He was born April 9, 1960 in Spencer, Iowa to Charles and Eloise (Peterson) Roder.
Shane grew up in Iowa graduating from Sioux Valley High School where he played football. He was a farmer and in construction most of his working career. He enjoyed being...
Shane Richard Roder
May 25, 2026
Shane Richard Roder Sr., age 66, of Schoenchen, Kansas passed away May 25, 2026 in Schoenchen. He was born April 9, 1960 in Spencer, Iowa to Charles and Eloise (Peterson) Roder.
Shane grew up in Iowa graduating from Sioux Valley High School where he played football. He was a farmer and in construction most of his working career. He enjoyed being...
Richard O. Fries
May 19, 2026
Richard O. Fries, 80, died Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Via Christi Village, Hays, Kansas. He was born in Ellis, Kansas to Richard and Anna Fries.
As lifetime resident of western Kansas, he spent a large portion of his life working in the food service industry.
He is survived by a daughter, Stacy Lane (Troy) of Knoxville, TN., a son Michael Fries...
Verlyn J. Schumacher
May 14, 2026
Verlyn J. Schumacher, 89, of Munjor, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Via Christi Village-Hays leaving behind a life of dedicated work, a proud serviceman, and a devoted father and grandfather.
He was born November 19, 1936, in Munjor, KS, the son of Celestine I. Schumacher and Helen M. (Jacobs) Schumacher. He graduated from Hays High School in...
David Lee Weber
May 14, 2026
David Lee Weber, age 56 of Victoria Kansas passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Hays Medical Center. He was born November 30, 1969, in Hays Kansas to Herman V. “Verlee” and Karen (Ellis) Weber.
They didn't expect him to make it through the night let alone 56 years. He is a fighter. He fought long and hard for 3...
Thomas Michael Wasinger
May 2, 2026
Thomas “Tom” Michael Wasinger, born in Hays, Kansas, passed away peacefully after spending what he called a “perfect day” with his family. He enjoyed his morning coffee outside after sleeping in, swam with his granddaughter, shared stories over dinner with loved ones, and ended the evening with a movie night full of laughter sitting next to the love of his...
Roy V. Rathbun
May 1, 2026
Roy Vernon Rathbun, age 78 of Ellis, Kansas passed away Friday, May 1, 2026 at HaysMed. He was born December 2, 1947 in Lincoln, Kansas to Vernon Roy and Madonna (Mastellar) Rathbun. He graduated from Barnard High School and then Fort Hays State University earning a bachelor’s degree. On March 29, 1969 he married Cheryl Louise Martin in Winfield, Kansas.Roy...
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