Current Obituaries
Irene Marie LaBarge
Jul 7, 2025
Irene Marie LaBarge, 88, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully Monday, July 7, 2025, at home in Ellis surrounded by her family. She was born March 18, 1937, to George and Alma (Brin) Newell in Damar, KS. On April 11, 1955, Irene was united in marriage to Vernon Lawrence LaBarge.
Irene is survived by her children; Martin (Debbie)...
Shirley J. Smith
May 14, 2025
Shirley (Underwood) Smith, 88, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on May 14, 2025, at HaysMed, Hays, Kansas. She was born on October 11, 1936, in Bird City, Cheyenne County, Kansas, the daughter of Irvin and Dorothy (McTaggart) Underwood. A lifelong Kansan and beloved educator, Shirley will be remembered for her warm smile, dedicated work ethic, sense of humor and caring...
Melina Lantz
Jul 8, 2025
Melina Lantz, age 53, formerly of Hays, Kansas died Monday, July 7, 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...
Debra Marie Nicolaides
Jul 7, 2025
Debra Marie Nicolaides, age 64, of Plainville, Kansas died July 7, 2025 surrounded by her family and friends in Plainville.
Services and a complete obituary are pending and will be announced 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 Debra's family...
Ernest V. Pfeifer, Sr.
Jul 4, 2025
Ernest V. Pfeifer, Sr., age 87, of Ellis, Kansas passed away peacefully July 4, 2025, at the Ellis Good Samaritan Society, Ellis, Kansas.
He was born in Hays, Kansas on September 24, 1937, to Ben and Martina (Fross) Pfeifer. Ernest graduated from St. Joseph Military Academy in 1955 and married Rosemary (Engel) Pfeifer on September 28, 1957. Ernest was a lifelong...
Rosemary Wickham
Jun 28, 2025
Rosemary Bunker Wickham, age 85 of Hays, KS passed away on Saturday June 28, 2025, at Hays Medical Center – Hays.
She was born November 27, 1939, in Ellis County to George F. Bunker and Agatha (Wolf) Bunker. She married Robert E. Wickham on January 9, 1960, in Hays, KS.
She graduated from Girls Catholic High School in 1958. She went on...
Judith A. Windholz
Jun 28, 2025
Judith A. “Judy” (Shotkoski) Windholz, age 78, of Victoria, Kansas passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.
She was born on December 10, 1946, in Genoa, Nebraska to Alphonse Louis and Dorothy Mary (Stanczyk) Shotkoski. She married Alfred “Al” Windholz on November 26, 1966, in Globeville, Colorado.
Judy was a paraprofessional at Fullerton Elementary School in...
Chester Neil DeWerff
Jun 25, 2025
Chester Neil DeWerff, 89, of Monkey Island, Ok and formerly of Hays, Ks, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Grove, Ok. He was born on February 12, 1936 in Great Bend, Ks to Chester Leon and Clara (Scheufler) DeWerff.
Neil was raised near Ellinwood, Ks on the family dairy farm, where his strong work ethic and his Christian faith...
Alan Samuel Miller
Jun 23, 2025
Alan Samuel Miller, age 69 of LaCrosse, Kansas passed away Monday, June 23, 2025 at HaysMed.
Celebration of Alan's life will be held at 10:30 AM on August 1, 2025 at Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory-Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.
Memories may be shared with the family on Alan's tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com
A full obituary is pending.
Nancy Hilty
Jun 23, 2025
Nancy Hilty, age 72, formerly of Ulysses, Kansas died at Ascension Via Christi Village - Hays on June 23, 2025.
She was born March 18, 1953 in Hershey, Pennsylvania to Robert and Matilda (Bond) Wetzel.
Cremation is under the direction of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel, 2509 Vine Street Hays, Kansas 67601.
Memorial services for Nancy will be held at...
RoseAnn M. Billinger
Jun 20, 2025
RoseAnn M. Billinger, 77, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Hays Medical Center. She was born December 19, 1947, in Ellis, Kansas, to Rudy and Catherine (Beer) Windholz. She was a graduate of Ellis High School, Class of 1965. Shortly after graduating, RoseAnn married Leo Billinger on November 13, 1965. Leo preceded her in death...
Brian Thomas Brungardt
Jun 18, 2025
Brian Thomas Brungardt, age 38 of Hays, Kansas passed away at his home on June 18, 2025, in Hays.
He was born June 2, 1987, in Hays to James R. and Michele R. (Morton) Brungardt, the second of their three sons.
In his younger days Brian enjoyed a number of family activities. Visits to each set of grandparents over the holidays took...
Amparo Rincon
Jun 18, 2025
Amparo Rincón, de 58 años, falleció el miércoles 18 de junio de 2025, rodeada de su familia en su casa de Hays.
Nació en Bucaramanga, Colombia, el 8 de septiembre de 1966, hija de Saúl Rincón y Oliva Rueda.
Los servicios conmemorativos para Amparo se llevarán a cabo en una fecha posterior y serán anunciados por Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory -...
Ashly Nicole Frenzl
Jun 14, 2025
Ashly Nicole Frenzl, age 37, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025. She was born on December 16, 1987, in Hays, Kansas, to Michael W. and Jane M. (Rajewski) Frenzl.
She was the director of accounting and compliance for United Country Real Estate Company in Kansas City. Prior to moving to Kansas City, she worked at Brungardt-Hower-Ward-Elliott...
Charles H. Freeman
Jun 13, 2025
Charles H. Freeman age 79, of Hays, Kansas passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Hays Medical Center.
He was born March 22, 1946, in Tribune, Kansas, to Edward and Neva (Terrill) Freeman.
Charles grew up and attended school in Tribune, and lived in Parsons, Kansas, before moving to Hays in 1975, and was a client with the Reed Center and...
Verland E. Leiker
Jun 6, 2025
Verland Eugene Leiker, age 84, of Hays, Kansas passed away Friday, June 6, 2025 at HaysMed. He was born April 16, 1941 in Munjor, Kansas to Alfred J. and Regina M. (Herl) Leiker.
Verland graduated from St. Joseph’s Military Academy in 1959. A year later he served his country by enlisting with the United States Air Force.
From the age of 14...
Donna Honas
Jun 3, 2025
Donna Honas, age 82, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Ellis. She was born on November 24, 1942, in Hays, Kansas, to John and Margaret "Marge" (Strohmeier) Luea.
A lifelong resident of the Ellis area, Donna graduated from Ellis High School in 1960. Shortly after, on...
Jennifer Lee (Stewart) Umiker
Jun 2, 2025
Jennifer Lee (Stewart) Umiker of Great Bend, Ks went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2025, in Hays, Kansas. Born on November 16, 1972, she was the beloved daughter of David Stewart and Phyllis (Spreier) Romo.
Jennifer was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She graduated from Larned Senior High School and went on to study Journalism...
Ida Mae LeSage
Jun 2, 2025
Ida Mae (Hamel) LeSage age 95, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Pinnacle Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Salina, Kansas. She was born January 26, 1930, on the family farm four miles north of Damar, Kansas to Alex and Elsie (Thibault) Hamel and was the youngest of 16 sixteen children.
Dr. Peterson, who delivered Ida...
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