Helen Caroline Deines
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...
Ronald W. Bean
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...
Joanne Louise Hafliger
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...
David "Dave" Hafliger
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...
Joseph "Larry" Connor
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...
Mary Jo Clevenger
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,...
Laverne "Sonny" & Carolyn Schoenthaler
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...
Edward "Ed" Shiltz
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...
Peter "Pete" Parke
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...
Donald "Joe" Berry
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.
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Regina B. Schuster
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...
Elizabeth "Liz" Hardy
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...
Larry "Ross" Berg, Jr.
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...
Mary Lue Deines
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...
Anita Loraine Mead
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...
Clarence Charles Pfeifer
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...
Lawrence "Larry" Von Lintel
Jun 21, 2025
Lawrence "Larry" Joseph Von Lintel, 71, of Goodland, Kansas, passed away on June 21, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on May 19, 1954, in Hays, Kansas, to Lawrence and Theresa (Rohleder) Von Lintel.
Larry was raised on the family farm north of Quinter, Kansas. Despite facing serious health challenges in his...
Wesley Dwayne Tuttle
Jun 8, 2025
Wesley, the oldest son of Elvin and Florence (Johnson) Tuttle, was born August 24, 1950, in Hays, KS. He gained his wings on June 8, 2025. Our hearts are broken but also joyful knowing he is in the loving arms of Jesus and family.
As a child, he lived with his parents until the age of 10,...
Marvin William Lynd
Jun 6, 2025
Marvin William Lynd, a man of enduring cheer and quiet strength, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, in WaKeeney, Kansas, at the age of 101.
Born in Trego County on December 15, 1923, to William E. and Hilda (Johnson) Lynd, Marvin was the third of seven children. He was raised on a farm north of Ellis,...
Keith R. Goetz
May 31, 2025
Keith R. Goetz, age 75, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, at Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas. Born on November 1, 1949, in Quinter, Kansas, Keith was the son of Wilbert and Irene (Lipp) Goetz. He graduated from Park High School in 1967 and later answered the call to serve his country as a medic in...
