Obituaries

Feb 23, 2025

Virginia Ann (Billinger) Kinderknecht was born on October 21, 1938, in Hays, KS, to Otto and Francis Billinger. She passed away on February 23, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Center in Ellis, KS, at the age of 86.

She attended school in Park and graduated from Park Rural High School with the class of 1956. After high...

Feb 22, 2025

Rodney "Rod" Lee Wente, 84, passed away on the evening of February 22, 2025, at Gove County Medical Center in Quinter, KS. He was born on November 16, 1940, in Morland, KS, to Rudolph and Bertie (Brown) Wente. On February 4, 1967, Rod married Sharon Bird in Clayton, KS.

A hardworking man, Rod dedicated many years to...

Feb 20, 2025

Lillian Mary (Robben) Hockman passed away peacefully Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Benner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, AZ, at the age of 83.

Lil was born "on the farm" on January 7, 1942, to Francis H. and Clara Josephine (Windholz) Robben in Walker, KS. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Lee Hockman on July 2,...

Feb 16, 2025

Dennis Dixon Mahin was born on January 21, 1947, to Henry and Leanna Mahin. He passed away on February 16, 2025, at the age of 78.

Denny was born in Sedalia, Missouri.  He spent his childhood and younger years near Knob Noster Missouri. On Oct 12, 1974, he was married to Charlotte Wolf from Quinter Kansas. They...

Feb 11, 2025

Edgar M. Deines passed peacefully on February 11, 2025, at age 95 from complications due to dementia. Edgar was born March 31, 1929, in WaKeeney, Kansas, to Benjamin and Pauline (Stieben) Deines. He was the last living sibling of eleven brothers and sisters: Raymond, Elmer, LaVerne, John, Carroll, Lillian, LaVera, Wilma, Betty, and Charlotte.

Edgar was a...

Feb 4, 2025

Ryan Jackson Tebow (28) passed away at UC Anschutz Hospital in Denver, Colorado on February 4th, 2025 (World Cancer Day). He was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma in November of 2023. In January 2025, he was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, and his cancer had spread. He was not afraid to die and was sure of his life after death in...

Jan 29, 2025

Clementine "Clemie" Ann Katt, 77, of Grainfield, KS, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025, at AmberMed (formerly Sheridan County Health Complex Long Term Care) in Hoxie, KS. Clemie was born on December 3, 1947, in Grainfield, KS, to Joseph Peter and Germaine Francis (Kreutzer) Gassmann. She grew up in a loving, hardworking family and graduated from Grinnell High...

Jan 29, 2025

Maxine Marie Zerr, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, entered the gates of heaven on January 29, 2025, at 96 years old. Maxine was born on the family farm on December 25, 1928, in rural Gove County, near Grinnell, Kansas, to Felix and Clarene (Gagnon) Bechard. She attended school in Grainfield, Kansas where she was a member of...

Jan 22, 2025

Deanna Kay Roberts, 82, of Quinter, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on January 22, 2025. Deanna was born at home in rural Quinter, Kansas, on March 5, 1942. She graduated from Quinter High School in 1960 and continued on to Fort Hays State for one year. Deanna was united in marriage to Garry Lyle Roberts on September...

Jan 21, 2025

Constance "Connie" Lorene Musgrove, 76, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, at Gove County Medical Center. She was born on September 14, 1948, in Beloit, Kansas, to Orley and Corinne (Stone) Musgrove, who instilled in her a deep love for music, nature, and education.

Connie graduated from Manhattan High School in 1966 and earned her degree...

Jan 8, 2025

Hazel Margaret Weber, 97, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on May 5, 1927, in Logan County, Colorado, to Conrad and Katherine (Krum) Amen at their family home, Hazel lived a life full of warmth, kindness, and cherished memories.

Hazel married the love of her life, William Walter...

Jan 2, 2025

Ronda Sue (Hostetler) Wertz was born April 6, 1943, and followed her Savior, Jesus, home January 2, 2025.

Born to Vern and Dortha Hostetler in Wauseon, Ohio, she was the second of twins, which was a certain claim to fame for her. Her childhood stories were the joys of growing up with many cousins who lived close...

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...