Caroline Flax
Sep 11, 2026
Caroline (Pfeifer) Flax, 95, of WaKeeney, Kansas, departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in WaKeeney. She was born on July 31, 1931, in St. Peter, Kansas, to Frank and Catherine (Dinkel) Pfeifer.
As a young child, Caroline worked in her father’s store and creamery....
Don "Dick" Dykema
Sep 8, 2026
Don “Dick” Dykema, age 66, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital. He was born August 20, 1960, in Linton, North Dakota, to Orville and Marlene (Dornbush) Dykema.
Dick was a lifelong member of the Eagles Aerie #3774 and was proud to be part of the Eagles community. He enjoyed listening to rock...
Delores "Kathy" Kathleen Wood
Aug 30, 2026
Delores Kathleen “Kathy” Wood, age 78, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Logan County Senior Living.
Kathy was born October 7, 1947, in Denver, Colorado, to Bud and Ruby Mae (Grubb) Regan. She spent her formative years in Denver, where she attended and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School.
After graduating, Kathy met Gerald “Jerry” Wood at the 7-Eleven on the...
Merlyn Edwin McDonald
Aug 24, 2026
Merlyn Edwin McDonald, 88, of Gove, Kansas, passed away on August 24, 2026, at Gove County Medical Center.
Merlyn was born on March 8, 1938, in Shields, Kansas, to Howard Edward and Ruth Ina (Scott) McDonald. He spent his formative years in Gove, Kansas, and graduated from Gove High School with the class of 1956. Following high school, Merlyn attended Fort...
Paul Joseph Kramer
Aug 21, 2026
Paul Joseph Kramer, 71, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 21, 2026, at his residence. He was born January 24, 1955, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Harold and Margaret (Williams) Kramer.
Paul was an avid camper and fisherman and enjoyed visiting most of the state parks throughout Kansas, New Mexico, and the surrounding area. He enjoyed repairing antique radios and...
Valetta Mae Kesler
Aug 15, 2026
Valetta M. Kesler, age 93, passed away on August 15, 2026, at Presbyterian Manor in Lawrence, Kansas. She was born on February 14, 1933, to Herman and Frieda (Finkbeiner) Folkers in Trego County, Kansas.
Valetta attended Excelsior Grade School in Trego County, Kansas, and graduated from Trego County High School in WaKeeney, Kansas, with the class of 1950. Valetta then attended...
Catherine "Katie" Eberle
Jul 28, 2026
Catherine “Katie” Eberle, 103, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care, surrounded by the love and memories of a life well lived. She was born on June 22, 1923, in Trego County, KS, to John and Thresia (Augustine) Weber, Sr.
On September 23, 1941, she married Alfred “Fritz” Eberle...
Saundra Sue Anderson
Jul 16, 2026
Saundra Sue Anderson, 86, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
Saundra was born on November 1, 1939, in Norton, Kansas, to Garold and Evlynn (Horesky) Sanborn. She graduated with the Norton Community High School Class of 1957 before earning her nursing degree from the Stormont Vail School of Nursing in Topeka, Kansas, becoming a Registered Nurse.
Saundra was...
Mary Marlene Funk
Jul 15, 2026
Mary Marlene Funk, age 86, passed away on July 15, 2026, at Salina Regional Hospital in Salina, Kansas.
Marlene was born on January 25, 1940, in Hays, Kansas, to Paul Levi and Ursula "Tot" (McGaughey) Wilson.
On October 3, 1959, she married the love of her life, Robert Keith "Jigger" Funk, in McCracken, Kansas. Together, they built a loving home in WaKeeney,...
Betty Jean Cain
Jul 8, 2026
Betty Jean Cain, 92, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 7, 1934, in Ellis, Kansas, to Jacob and Ella (Schumm) Massier.
Betty grew up in the Trego County area and attended country school through the eighth grade. On December 21, 1955, she was united in marriage...
Samuel Irving Chestnut
Jun 29, 2026
Samuel Irving Chestnut, 91, of Lincoln, Kansas, passed away on June 29, 2026.
Sam was born on February 16, 1935, in the family home at 600 Main Street in Quinter, Kansas, to Calvin and Elizabeth (McWilliams) Chestnut. He was raised on the family farm 14 miles north of Quinter, graduated from Quinter High School with the Class of 1953, and went...
Linda Sue Sturgeon
Jun 21, 2026
Linda Sue Sturgeon, 77, of Oakley, Kansas, passed away on June 21, 2026, at Logan County Senior Living in Oakley. She was born on July 28, 1948, in Emporia, Kansas, to Joseph Samuel Pogue and Betty Lou (Mishler) Pogue.
Linda spent her formative years in southeast Kansas. On February 26, 1967, she married William Dean Sturgeon in Garden City, Kansas. Together...
Gary Lee Gorsky
Jun 4, 2026
Gary Lee Gorsky, 89, of Collyer, Kansas, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on June 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Gary was born on July 29, 1936, in Collyer, Kansas, to Julius E. and Elva E. Gorsky. He grew up alongside his Grandma and Grandpa Austin and carried the values of hard work, a good...
Raymond Phillips
May 25, 2026
Raymond “Ray” Phillips, age 95, passed away on May 25, 2026, at Hays Medical Center surrounded by the love and memories of a long, well-lived life.
He was born on August 9, 1930, in Brownell, Kansas, to Caleb and Agnes (Henley) Phillips. Growing up during the Depression years helped shape Ray’s strong work ethic, quiet determination, and lifelong appreciation for family,...
David McDonald
May 22, 2026
David McDonald, 61, passed away on May 22, 2026, at Gove County Medical Center. He was born on March 5, 1965.
David will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. During this difficult time, the family is humbly requesting assistance with cremation and final expenses. A crowdfunding link has been provided below for those who wish to help...
Janet Marie Goetz
May 16, 2026
Janet Marie Goetz, of WaKeeney, was born on January 31, 1975, and went to be with the Lord on May 16, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of Gary and Donna Goetz of WaKeeney.
Janet was full of energy, strong opinions, and a personality that could light up any room. If she disagreed with you, you were sure to know it,...
Jeanne Dorothy Mann
May 16, 2026
Jeanne Dorothy (Moore) Mann, age 96, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Oberlin on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Jeanne was born November 4, 1929, in Grinnell to J.E. “Eddie” Moore and Gertrude (Schwartz) Moore. She was the second of ten children, raised in rural Kansas where family, hard work, and simple joys shaped her early years. Her...
Cindy Sue Flora
May 16, 2026
Cindy Sue Flora (Foster), 78, passed peacefully at her home in Quinter, Kansas, on May 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family as she went to be with the Lord. Faith became sight as she entered eternal rest in God’s presence. Cindy was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, faithful servant of God, and treasured...
Iva "P.I." Marshall
May 2, 2026
Iva “P.I.” Marshall, 82, passed away on May 2, 2026. She was born on December 8, 1943.
P.I. dedicated many years of her life to caring for others as a nurse, a profession she served with compassion and pride until her retirement. Even after retiring from nursing, her love for people remained central to who she was. She later worked as...
Darlene Louise Rome
Apr 29, 2026
Darlene Louise (Sielsky) Rome, 86, of St. Peter, Kansas, passed away on April 29, 2026. She lived a beautiful life surrounded by people who loved her.
She was born on February 9, 1940, in Leadville, Colorado, to David and Evelyn (Sielsky). Darlene graduated from Burlington High School in 1958 and attended Colorado State University for one year.
On May 6, 1961, Darlene...
