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John Robert Wasinger

John Robert Wasinger

Jan 9, 2024

John Robert Wasinger was born March 6, 1936 in Hays Kansas, the son of Martin F. and Mary (Schmidt) Wasinger. John passed from this life on January 9, 2024 at the age of 87 in Littleton Colorado. John graduated from St. Joseph’s Military Academy in 1955. He went on to attend Fort Hays State University graduating with a BS degree in...

Mark Francis Boos

Mark Francis Boos

Feb 6, 2024

Graveside Memorial Services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, April 27, 2024 at St. Mary's Cemetery, Ellis, Kansas.

Mark Francis Boos, of Ellis, Kansas, age 78, passed away February 6, 2024 at Hays Medical Center.  He was born March 27, 1945 in Hays, Kansas to Paul P. & Irene (Leiker) Boos.  He married Diane M. Wishnuck on July 20, 1963, in Ellis,...

Jeffrey Douglas Pratt

Jeffrey Douglas Pratt

Apr 5, 2024

Jeffrey Douglas Pratt was born in Hays, KS to Steve and Claudia (Parker) Pratt on September 24, 1966. He was the second of three children. Jeff attended Hays Public Schools through the 10th grade, and then attended Thomas More Prep, graduating in 1985. After high school graduation, he attended the University of Kansas, graduating in 1990 with a degree in accounting. While...

Terence "Terry" Klaus

Terence "Terry" Klaus

Apr 21, 2024

Terence Scott “Terry” Klaus age 57 of Victoria, Kansas passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the Ellsworth County Medical Center.

He was born April 4, 1967, in Hays, Kansas to Kenneth Klaus and Theresa (Weigel) Klaus.  Terry married Peggy (VonFeldt) on February 2, 1991, in Victoria, Kansas.

The most important thing in Terry’s life was his family and spending time...

Vera Mary Hoffman

Vera Mary Hoffman

Apr 18, 2024

Vera Mary (Sander) Hoffman, age 88, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Homestead, in Hays.

She was born June 7, 1935, on the family farm north of Walker to Anton and Rosa (Nemechek) Sander.

On May 30, 1964, she married James (Jim) Hoffman in Hays. She was a wife, homemaker, and babysitter for neighbors, friends, and family. She...

Michael "Mike" Dean Hines

Michael "Mike" Dean Hines

Apr 13, 2024

Michael "Mike" Dean Hines, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the age of 67. Mike was born on January 26, 1957 the oldest son of Daniel J. and Helen (Arnhold) Hines Jr. On October 9, 1981, he married JoLynne Younger. They raised their three children together, and later separated.Mike was a long time resident of...

Walter Raymond Decker

Walter Raymond Decker

Apr 10, 2024

Walter “Wray” Raymond Decker III

The world lost an outdoorsman on April 10, 2024, when Walter “Wray” Raymond Decker, III, age 77, of Hays, KS. passed away peacefully in his sleep.  He was born on May 30, 1946, the son of Walter “Walt” Raymond Decker Jr and Evelyn (Yandell) Decker/Damron in Topeka, KS.  He graduated from Highland Park High School in...

Virginia Lee Dechant

Virginia Lee Dechant

Apr 9, 2024

Virginia Lee Dechant, age 72, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on April 9, 2024, at Hays Medical Center. Born on January 1, 1952, in Hays to Virgil and Barbara (Pfeifer) Dreiling.She was a seamstress at Stromgren in Hays. Despite facing the challenges brought by a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis at a young age Virginia remained steadfast in her pursuits, demonstrating...

Earlyne C. Weigel

Earlyne C. Weigel

Apr 9, 2024

Earlyne Charlene Weigel (Stecklein) passed away peacefully on April 9th at Hays Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 6, 1955, the only child to Alvin and Albina Stecklein. She grew up on the farm and graduated from Ellis High School. Earlyne also worked at Travenol for fifteen years.

If anyone knew Earlyne, she had a...

Rita Mae Wolf

Rita Mae Wolf

Apr 8, 2024

Rita Mae Wolf – age 93 former Hays, Kansas resident passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at The Legend at Capital Ridge Senior Living Center in Topeka, Kansas. She was born on September 9, 1930, in Victoria, Kansas to Otto R. and Ottilia (Graf) Brungardt.  Rita married Laverne P. Wolf on April 11, 1953, at Victoria, Kansas.  He preceded...

Frank Mueller

Frank Mueller

Apr 4, 2024

Franklin P. Mueller – age 75 of Hays, Kansas died peacefully at Hays Medical Center onThursday, April 4, 2024.

     He was born on June 15, 1948, in New York City, New York to Paul E. and Pheobe (Lange)Mueller.  The oldest of two children, Franklin spent most of his life in Brooklyn, New York. He lived a full and gratifying life...

Fernando Leon III

Fernando Leon III

Apr 2, 2024

Fernando Leon III, infant son of Abraham Leon and Brandi Niehoff passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in Hays, Kansas. He was born November 10, 2023 in Salina, Kansas.Surviving family members are his parents, Abraham and Brandi both of Hays; grandparents, Fernando Leon Sr. of Goodland, Curtis and Marsha Niehoff of Dorrance, Kansas; great grandparents, Billy and Alberta Turman of...

Patricia Anschutz

Patricia Anschutz

Apr 2, 2024

 Patricia “Patty” (Schrant) Anschutz – age 57, of Walker, Kansas passed away on April 2, 2024, at Hays Medical Center.  She was born September 2, 1966, in Hays, Kansas to Paul S. and Alice M.(Rupp) Schrant.Patty worked at Pizza Hut, Hadley Hospital, and was an evening bartender at the Club Three for a number of years.  Patty also worked at...

Manuel Robles

Manuel Robles

Mar 31, 2024

Manuel Robles-Grajeda, age 72, of Hays, Kansas, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2024, at Hays Medical Center. He was born on September 1, 1951, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to the late Andres Robles and Guadalupe Grajeda. On December 3, 1972, he married the love of his life, Hermelinda Trevizo, in Chihuahua. Together, they embarked on a journey, moving to the...

Norma Jean Huser

Norma Jean Huser

Mar 29, 2024

Norma Jean Huser, 86, of Vincent, Kansas passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, at her home. She was born March 10, 1938, on the family farm at Munjor, Kansas to Melchoir and Cecelia (Unrein) Gabel.  She was a 1956 graduate of Hays High School.  She married Julian R. Huser on August 25, 1956, in Munjor. He preceded her in...

Katherine Urban

Katherine Urban

Mar 24, 2024

Katherine Urban – age 92 of Hays, Kansas passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the Wheat State Manor Nursing Home in Whitewater, Kansas.

She was born on June 11, 1931, in Plainville, Kansas to Michael and Dora (Fischer) Dechant.  She married Daniel F. Urban on June 3, 1953, at Pfeifer, Kansas.  He preceded her in death on February 27,...

Michael Leon Seitz

Michael Leon Seitz

Mar 24, 2024

Michael “Mike” Leon Seitz, age 66, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Hays after battling multiple health issues for the past 15 years.Born to Thomas Seitz Jr. and Catherine "Cotty" (Meier). Mike grew up in Hays, where he attended Hays High School and formed lasting friendships within the community. He went on to forge a...

Donna Leiker

Donna Leiker

Mar 23, 2024

Donna Leiker - age 76, of Munjor, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at her home. She was born on November 18, 1947, at LaCrosse, Kansas to Sylvester and Alfreda (Pfeifer) Urban.  She married Larry J. Leiker on May 6, 1972, at Hays, Kansas. Donna retired in 2007 as a secretary from High Plains Mental Health, was a 1965...

Jerry Blake

Jerry Blake

Mar 22, 2024

Jerry Blake, age 63, of Hays, Kansas passed away March 22, 2024 in Hays. He was born in Pinellas County, Florida on October 6, 1960, to William J. Blake and Betty J. Owens.Throughout his life, Jerry wore many hats, excelling as a Contractor, Cowboy, and Rancher. His love for the outdoors was unparalleled, reflected in his hobbies which included hunting...

Elizabeth "Betty" Honas

Elizabeth "Betty" Honas

Mar 20, 2024

Elizabeth Marie "Betty" Honas, age 88, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away on March 20, 2024, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney. She was born on March 7, 1936, on the family farm in Ellis County, Kansas, to John and Rosie (Geschwentner) Gaschler. Betty graduated from Ellis High School in 1954. She married Oscar Honas on May 9, 1955,...

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