Obituaries

Dec 7, 2025

Randyll "Randi" Ranae Gibson, 28, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on December 7, 2025. She was born in Tulsa on October 3, 1997, and graduated from Broken Arrow High School in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Randi worked as a customer service representative in call center environments, where her kindness, patience, and ability to connect with others made her...

Nov 2, 2025

Philip B. Leiby, 13, of Quinter, Kansas, crossed the finish line into Glory on November 2, 2025. He was the beloved son of Larry and Emily Leiby, and Summer Leiby, born on February 7, 2012, in Hays, Kansas. Philip was the proud older brother to Abigail, Norah, and Tucker, and now joins his older brother, L.J., in Heaven.

Sep 29, 2025

Dean Gerard Heier passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, in his home in Cedar Park, Texas, at the age of 64. He was born on December 3, 1960, in Hoxie, Kansas, to Elmer and Edna (Goetz) Heier.

Dean grew up in northwest Kansas and graduated in 1979 from Wheatland High School in Grainfield. After high school,...

Sep 27, 2025

Alan Wayne Owens, affectionately known as 'Big Al', passed away on September 27, 2025, at the age of 61. Born on February 1, 1964, in WaKeeney, Kansas, Alan was a man of many talents and endless creativity. He loved to cook, garden, paint cars, and rebuild them with remarkable skill. There was little he couldn't do with his hands,...

Sep 24, 2025

Helen Caroline Deines, 90, peacefully passed away on September 24, 2025, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital Long-Term Care in WaKeeney, KS, just three days before her 91st birthday.

Helen was born on September 27, 1934, in Ellis, KS, to John J. and Mary (Armbrister) Zachman. She was baptized on November 4, 1934, and confirmed on April...

Sep 22, 2025

Ronald W. Bean, age 89, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on September 22, 2025. He was born on August 15, 1936, in Anna, Illinois. After graduating high school, Ron continued his education at Southern Illinois University, earning his bachelor's degree in agriculture.

On November 8, 1986, Ron was united in marriage to Ruth (Tegtmeyer) Schmitz. They shared...

Sep 19, 2025

Joanne Louise (Smith) Hafliger , age 72, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 19, 2025.

Joanne was born on December 15, 1952, in Hays, Kansas, to Herbert and Wava (Jamison) Smith. She grew up in Ellis, Kansas, and graduated from Ellis High School. On February 5, 1971, she married the love of...

Sep 18, 2025

David "Dave" Eugene Hafliger, 77, has gone fishing in the great beyond. He passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025. He was born in Hays, KS, on April 6, 1948, to Calvin and Willa "Ruth" (Gordon) Hafliger. On August 9, 1970, he was united in marriage to Linda Sue Wynn at the Ogallah Christian Church. Together they cherished 49...

Sep 15, 2025

Larry Connor, born Joseph Larry, lifelong resident of WaKeeney, Kansas, met his Lord on September 15, 2025. Larry was born in Hays, Kansas, on July 6, 1933. He graduated from Trego Community High School and continued on to Kansas State University, where he majored in Agriculture. Following college, he served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany, staying prepared...

Sep 15, 2025

Mary Jo Clevenger, 72, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on September 15, 2025 after a long, brave, and courageous fight with cancer.

Mary Jo was born on April 21, 1953, to Mary (Bongartz) and Bonaventure "Barney" Riedel in WaKeeney, Kansas. She was united in marriage with Darrell Clevenger at Christ the King Catholic Church on June 12th,...

Sep 12, 2025

Laverne was born May 3, 1931, to Frederick (Bill) and Zeta (Duncan) Schoenthaler at Hays Hospital. He was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis, Kansas. At an early age, he was given the nickname "Sonny," a name so familiar that many friends never knew him by any other. He grew up in Trego County and remained...

Aug 25, 2025

Edward "Ed" Shiltz, 69, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away on August 25, 2025, at Trego County–Lemke Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 23, 1956, in North Platte, NE, to William "Bill" and Ruth (Hamar) Shiltz, and graduated with the Class of 1974 from Trego Community High School.

Ed worked in the automotive repair business while living...

Aug 19, 2025

Peter "Pete" Parke, 60, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away on August 19, 2025, at his home. He was born on August 31, 1964, in WaKeeney, the son of Leo and Marion (Crawford) Parke.

Pete graduated from Trego Community High School with the Class of 1983. He worked for a time at Performance Automotive Machine Shop (PAMS) before...

Aug 17, 2025

Donald "Joe" Berry, 88, passed away on August 17, 2025, at his residence in WaKeeney, KS. He was born on February 4, 1937, in WaKeeney, KS, to Ralph and Bertha (Britt) Berry. He graduated from Trego Community High School as part of the Class of 1955 and was a proud veteran who served in the United States Navy.

Aug 16, 2025

Regina B. (Kisslinger) Schuster, age 94, departed this life on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

Regina was the sixth born in a family of 11 siblings to Herman and Catherine (Flax) Kisslinger. She was born on the family farm northeast of Ransom, Kansas, on Thursday, November 13, 1930.

Regina attended Cyrus Country School through the eighth...

Jul 10, 2025

Elizabeth "Liz" Arlene Hardy, age 71, passed away on July 10, 2025, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Long Term Care.

Born on November 9, 1953, in Orange, Texas, Liz raised her family in Riverside, California. She worked as a beautician for several years, taking great pride in helping her clients feel beautiful and confident. Later, she moved...

Jul 2, 2025

Larry "Ross" Berg, Jr., age 53, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away on July 2, 2025, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital.

Ross was born on September 29, 1971, in WaKeeney to Larry and Judy (Wertz) Berg. He graduated with the Class of 1991 from Trego Community High School.

He spent several years at Midwest Cooperative...

Jul 2, 2025

Mary Lue Deines, age 87, passed away on July 2, 2025, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, KS.

She was born on April 29, 1938, in Aleppo, KS, to Joseph and Anna (Engelbrecht) Opat. Mary graduated from Trego Community High School with the Class of 1956. On October 20, 1958, she married the love of...

Jun 27, 2025

Anita Loraine Mead, age 76, graduated to heaven on June 27, 2025, passing peacefully at her home in WaKeeney, KS. She was born on January 19, 1949, in Garden City, KS, to Glenn and Dixie (Pash) Moore.

On May 25, 1968, Anita married the love of her life, Dennis Mead, in Garden City. He graduated to heaven...

Jun 25, 2025

Clarence Charles Pfeifer, age 91, of WaKeeney, KS, formerly of St. Peter, KS, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney.

Clarence was born on October 7, 1933, in St. Peter to Frank J. and Catherine (Dinkel) Pfeifer.

He proudly served his country in the United States...