Current Obituaries
Brenda M. Finucane
Sep 21, 2026
Brenda Mary Finucane, age 87, of Plainville, Kansas, formerly of Joliet, Illinois, passed away Monday, September 21, 2026, at Wilson Care and Rehabilitation Center in Wilson, Kansas.
She was born February 13, 1939, in Manhattan, New York, to James Finucane and Mary (Ward) Finucane.
On February 13, 1965, Brenda married Ron Billinger in Joliet, Illinois. They later divorced, and Brenda returned to...
Carol Ann Armbrister
Oct 26, 2026
Carol Ann Armbrister, age 84 of Ellis, Kansas passed away Monday, October 26, 2026 in Ellis.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Christ Lutheran Church,106 E. 8th Street in Ellis.
Memorial visitation will be at 10:30 until service time at the church.
In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to Christ Lutheran Church.
Arrangements in care of Keithley...
Arthur S. Hashenberger
Oct 25, 2026
Arthur S. Hashenberger, age 86, of Russell, Kansas passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at his home. He was born on February 25, 1940, in Hill City, Kansas to William and Metta (Dolson) Hashenberger. Arthur married Kathy (Karst) on March 28, 1968 in Hays, Kansas.
He worked in the oil fields for a number of years, and retired from King...
Tilman "T.J." Strange
Oct 20, 2026
Tilman "T.J." Strange, age 92, of Hays, Kansas formerly of Comanche, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026 in Hays. He was born November 13, 1933 in Waurika, Oklahoma to Carrel Buck and Tommie Birdie (Castleman) Strange.
On June 29, 1952 he married Winona Mae (Strickert) in Clayton, New Mexico. She preceded him in death on January 28, 2020.
T.J. graduated from...
Carolyn Simpson Herrman
Oct 19, 2026
Carolyn Simpson Herrman
1932-2026 | A Life Full of Love, Joy, and Curiosity
Carolyn Simpson Herrman, 94, of Hays, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2026 at her home in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
For 94 years, she brought love, joy, humor, and a sense of adventure to life. Carolyn was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on June 8, 1932, to Carl and Patti Simpson,...
Karla Beth Solomon
Oct 14, 2026
Karla B. Solomon, 86, Rush Center, Kansas, died Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Zarrow Pointe, Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born August 17, 1940, in Bison, Kansas, the daughter of Carl Misegadis and Frances (Horacek) Misegadis. She was a long-time resident of Rush County, Kansas, before moving to Inola, Oklahoma in 2012.
She was a 1958 graduate of LaCrosse High School, LaCrosse,...
Judith A. Chesney
Oct 14, 2026
Judith Ann (Weigel) “Judy” Chesney, age 86, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on October 14, 2026, at Good Samaritan in Ellis, Kansas. She was born on July 4, 1940, in Emmeram, Kansas, to Daniel and Catherine (Karlin) Weigel. Judy was first married to Robert “Bob” Pfannenstiel, and together they had five children. She later married Robert P. “Bob” Chesney on...
Sondra Kay McCall
Oct 8, 2026
Sondra McCall, age 77 of Stockton, Kansas passed away Thursday October 8, 2026, at Ascension Via Christi St Francis - Wichita.
Sondra was born in Stockton, Kansas September 29, 1949, to Dale McCall and Loeta (Thayer) McCall.
She was previously married and was blessed with her two daughters, Alana and Laura. She later married Doug, “Papa Doug”, who preceded her in death...
Robert "Bob" Dalton
Oct 8, 2026
Robert "Bob" Dalton, age 69, of Bison, Kansas passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026 in Bison. He was born February 20, 1957, in La Crosse, Kansas to Harold Dean and Mary Ella (Johnson) Dalton.
Robert was a lifelong Bison, Kansas resident graduating from Otis-Bison High School. He was an Engine Lathe Operator with Great Bend Industries for over 40 years. He...
Jo Ann Schoenthaler
Oct 8, 2026
Jo Ann Schoenthaler, age 97, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Trego County Lemke Long Term Care in WaKeeney. She was born July 11, 1929 in Hays, Kansas to Rudolph and Martha (Kerth) Nelson.
Jo Ann graduated from Ellis High School in 1947. On October 19, 1948 she married Oscar C. Schoenthaler at Christ Lutheran Church. Oscar...
James Earl Price, Jr.
Oct 7, 2026
James Earl “Jim” Price Jr., age 60, of Hays, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg, Kansas.
He was born October 15, 1965 in Neodesha, Kansas to James Earl and Martha Irean (Byington) Price Sr.. He married Tammy G. (Gour) on March 2, 1996, in San Diego, California. She preceded him in death...
Jeff Groneweg
Oct 7, 2026
Jeffry “Jeff” Groneweg, age 50, of Hays, Kansas, died Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at his home in Hays.
He was born on February 8, 1976, in Oberlin, Kansas, to Robert Dean Groneweg and Mary Ellen Sater. Jeff spent his early years in Oberlin, where he attended and graduated from Decatur Community High School, he then attended Kansas State University. As a...
Warren Joseph Schmidt
Oct 4, 2026
Warren Joseph Schmidt, 85, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, October 4 at his home with his family by his side. Warren was born on March 16, 1941, in Catherine, Kansas to Alvin and Rose Schmidt.
He grew up on the family farm in Catherine until he was 12 when they moved into Hays. He was a proud 1959 graduate...
Donna Bittel
Oct 1, 2026
Donna Marie Bittel, age 86, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026, in Ellis. She was born July 25, 1940, in Long Island, Kansas, to Asa and Marvel (Housden) Rogers.
Donna grew up in Long Island, where she worked alongside her sisters at the Rogers Cafe. She was active in school, participating in cheerleading and serving as a teacher’s...
Joan Stieben
Oct 1, 2026
Joan Joyce Stieben, age 94 of Hays, Kansas passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026 in Hays. She was born September 15, 1932 in Ness County, Kansas to Harvey and Marie (Wittman) Krug. She married Clyde William Stieben August 23, 1964 at the Bazine Methodist Church. He preceded her in death April 5, 2020.
Joan resided in Ness County with her husband...
Karla Sue Flipse
Sep 29, 2026
Karla Sue (Staab) Flipse, age 75, of Great Bend, Kansas passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026, in Great Bend. She was born December 26, 1950, in Gothenburg, Nebraska to Rudolph and Adeline (Gross) Staab.
Karla graduated from Marian High School and then NCK with a nursing degree and Barton County Community College with an associates degree.
Karla was a long-time dedicated nurse...
Florine Kisner
Sep 29, 2026
Florine C. Kisner 88, of Pfeifer, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Via Christi Care Center, Hays, Kansas. She was born on January 5, 1938, in Pfeifer, Kansas to Stephen and Anna Marie (Dome) Kisner.
She worked in the garden center, and as a cashier at Wal-Mart in Hays for 32 years. Florine lived on the family farm...
William Dean Seltmann
Sep 28, 2026
William (Bill) Seltmann, 85, passed away Monday, September 28, 2026, in Lacrosse, Kansas. He lived in Rush County nearly all of his life.
Bill was born on September 13, 1941, in LaCrosse, the oldest son of ElVerne and Mary (Wilt) Seltmann. He attended the Pleasant Point School, Enterprise Academy, Alexander High School, Union College, and graduated with a BA Degree in...
Thomas F. Zimmerman
Sep 28, 2026
Thomas F. "Tom" Zimmerman, age 90, of Ellis, Kansas, died on September 28, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society – Ellis.
He was a former resident of Wichita, Denver, and several other locations where he was employed as a draftsman for various aeronautical manufacturers. He returned to Ellis to make his home just a few months ago.
Tom was born in Hays,...
James D. Keller
Sep 27, 2026
James David “Jim” Keller, age 75, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Hays. He was born July 4, 1951, in Chanute, Kansas, to Roy and Martha (Campbell) Keller.
For 53 years, Jim was the dedicated owner and president of Northwestern Office Suppliers. To those who knew him, he was far more than a business owner—he was a...
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