Obituaries

Dec 28, 2024

Janelle passed away at Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the age of 48. She was born on October 21, 1976, in WaKeeney, Kansas, to John Henry and LeVay Sue Deines (Glick).

Janelle will be deeply missed by her many friends and family, including her daughter, Angel; her husband, Keary Austin; her grandson,...

Dec 28, 2024

Paula Lou Stevenson, Gove, KS, was born August 28, 1955, in Oakley, KS.  Her Lord and Savior received her into His presence on December 28, 2024.

Paula's parents were Jack Stevenson and Betty Amos.  She had 3 brothers and one sister.

Paula was united in marriage to Philip Beesley on March 22, 1980.  Born to...

Dec 15, 2024

Danny Lee Heier

Danny Lee Heier, 54, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on December 15, 2024, at Hays Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 26, 1970, in WaKeeney, Danny was the beloved son of Felix Heier and Catherine Louise (Pfeifer).

Danny's life was defined by his simple yet profound passions:...

Dec 2, 2024

Marie Louise Marcum (Cookie), 72, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024. Born on April 13, 1952, in WaKeeney to Billy Wilson and Martha (McMinds), Marie lived a life full of devotion, love, and service to others.

Marie's life was centered around caring for others, both professionally and personally. As a certified nurse aide,...

Nov 30, 2024

Barbara Jean Morton, 89, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024, at Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital. She was born on October 22, 1935, to Arthur and Margaret (Rainwater) Baugher at St. Anthony Hospital in Hays, Kansas.

Barbara graduated from Trego Community High School and later married Paul Morton on June 19, 1953, in Ellis, Kansas. The couple...

Nov 20, 2024

Paul John Eichman, age 94, passed away on November 20, 2024, at the Gove County Medical Center.  He was born on September 24, 1930, on the family farm in South central Trego County, Kansas the son of John and Bertha (Bender) Eichman.  He was the ninth child and first son of nine sisters and four brothers.

Paul...

Nov 18, 2024

Charles (Chuck) Edward Mattke passed away peacefully at his farm outside of Ogallah, KS, on Monday, November 18, 2024, with his loving wife of 46+ years, Lori Mattke, at his side.

Chuck was born to James (Jim) and Beverly Mattke on September 14, 1957, in England, while Jim was stationed there with the Air Force. While there...

Nov 12, 2024

Edwin Joseph Richmeier, age 92, of St. Peter, KS, passed away on November 12, 2024, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, KS. He was born on February 6, 1932, in St. Peter, KS, to Joseph A. Richmeier and Elizabeth (Dinkel) Richmeier. Edwin grew up on a farm south of St. Peter and attended school through the 8th...

Nov 1, 2024

Jeffery Lee Dewayne Simpson, 51, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away on November 1, 2024, of natural causes. Jeff was born on December 15, 1972, in Liberal, KS. He graduated from Rangeview High School in Aurora, CO, and later earned an associate's degree from the Denver Art Institute. Jeff proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Gulf War Conflict...

Oct 30, 2024

Theodore A. (Ted) Patterson, 85, of Quinter, KS, passed away at Hays Medical Center on October 30, 2024.  Ted was born to James Theodore Patterson and Lola Lois (Keeten) in Phillips County, KS on March 3, 1939. He graduated from Agra High School, moving to Quinter in 1959.

Ted was united in marriage to Sharon Kay Berry...

Oct 15, 2024

Robert "Bob" Dawayne Steerman, 68, of Gove, Kansas, passed away on October 15, 2024, at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Born on February 21, 1956, in Quinter, Kansas, Bob was the son of Russell and Earlene (Bretton) Steerman.

Bob grew up in Gove, where he attended Gove Grade School and graduated from Wheatland High School in...

Oct 12, 2024

Sara Fern Buchholz, who lived to be 96 years, 10 months, and 23 days old, passed away on October 12, 2024, at the Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital - LTC in WaKeeney, Kansas.  She was born on November 19, 1927, in Hoosier, Kansas the daughter of Fred and Verna (Rankin) Batdorf.

She graduated from Cedarvale High School...

Oct 7, 2024

Rick D. Grecian, 50, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away on October 7, 2024, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born on May 12, 1974, in Hillsboro, KS, to Richard Grecian and Ellaine Beeman (Gandy).

Rick is survived by his mother, Ellaine Beeman; his sons, Kristian (Allison) Tuttle and Brady (Shelby) Mattke; his brothers, Tom...

Oct 3, 2024

Roetta Dee (Floyd) Mann, 73, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away on October 3, 2024, in Salina, Kansas.  Roetta was born to R.D. and Evelyn (Winger) Floyd on October 25, 1950, in Syracuse, Kansas.

Roetta grew up in rural Stanton County and graduated from Johnson High School in 1968. She earned a degree in Home Economics from Kansas...

Oct 1, 2024

With a heart full of joy and a spirit that brightened every room, Janet Mai passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love that touched the lives of everyone who knew her. Janet's unabashed delight at spending time with friends and family, or simply finding happiness and beauty in the world around her, set...

Sep 29, 2024

James Yaeger, Branson West, MO, son of Peter and Martha (Schwein) Yaeger, was born December 15, 1943, at Bazine, KS, and departed this life on September 29, 2024, at the age of 80.

On January 29, 1972, James was united in marriage to Carely Wanker. They made their home in Ness City, KS for many years until...

Sep 27, 2024

Loyd "Gene" Tilton, 86, of Quinter, KS, passed away on September 27, 2024, in Salina, KS. Gene was born on October 1, 1937, in Quinter, KS to Loyd A. and Helen (Martin) Tilton. Being a lifelong resident of Quinter, Gene leaves a lasting legacy of family devotion and community development.

Gene was preceded in death by his...

Sep 22, 2024

Marion Gene Brooks, son of Frank Hobart Brooks and Minnie Leola Kesler Brooks, was born on October 14, 1928, on the family's Gove County farm in the new house his father was building. He passed away on September 22, 2024, at the age of 95.

He graduated from Sunshine Grade School in rural Gove County, where he...

Sep 22, 2024

Fr. Charles Lee Steier, beloved priest and dedicated servant of the Diocese of Salina, passed away on September 22, 2024, in Hays, Kansas. He was born on March 26, 1947, in Belleville, Kansas, to Melvin and Mildred (Kalivoda) Steier. Charlie grew up on a farm near Haddam, Kansas, as the oldest child, with five brothers and two sisters.

Sep 17, 2024

Rosa Lee Cook (Workman), 69, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Center. Born on February 28, 1955, in Parsons, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Charles Workman and Alleta (Helmick) Workman.

Rosa was one of three children and was known for her joyful spirit, love of...