Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 16, 2026

JoAnne Bray, of Collyer, Kansas, passed from this Earth and entered our Heavenly Father’s arms on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the beautiful age of 92. What a joyous time it must have been for her to see her Heavenly Father and Jesus early that morning, along with being reunited with her husband, Keith, and other family members who had...

Apr 14, 2026

Ronald Eugene Scott, 75, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away on April 14, 2026, in Hays, Kansas.

Ron was born on October 30, 1950, in Colby, Kansas, to Orie Kenneth and Elizabeth Theresa (Fellhoelter) Scott. He was the fourth of seven children. Ron’s childhood was spent in Oakley and Selden, Kansas, where he enjoyed playing outdoors and working in the barn. He...

Apr 2, 2026

Melvin “Mel” Dean Zeman, of Hays, Kansas, was born on December 25, 1944, in Quinter, Kansas, to Harold and Donna (Hickle) Zeman. He passed away on April 2, 2026, at the age of 81, at Via Christi Village in Hays.

Melvin spent his formative years in WaKeeney, Kansas, where he graduated from Trego Community High School. Following graduation, he began his...

Mar 17, 2026

Richard James (Dick) Friendly, 90, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on March 17, 2026. Dick was born on May 22, 1935, in Hoxie, Kansas, to parents Joseph and Grace Friendly.

As a child, he moved with his family to Seldon, Kansas, where he attended school and graduated high school. Shortly after graduation, Dick served in the army...

Mar 16, 2026

Nicholas "Nick" Earl Schamberger, 40, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026.

He was born on February 25, 1986, in Manhattan, Kansas, to Robert and Pamela (Jones) Schamberger. Nick grew up surrounded by family and friends who would come to know his quick wit, strong personality, and unmistakable sense of humor. He attended Trego Community High School in...

Mar 11, 2026

Jack Edward Schmalzried, 32, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on March 11, 2026, at Gove County Medical Center in Quinter, Kansas. He was born on July 10, 1993, in Wichita, Kansas.

Jack graduated from Soaring Heights Academy homeschool and later took college classes at Abilene Christian University and Front Range Community College.

Jack was the...

Mar 6, 2026

Delores Emma Katt, 90, of Grainfield, Kansas, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026

She was born August 2, 1935, in Gove County, Kansas, to Michael and Marianne (Kuntz) Heier. Delores was the youngest of seven siblings and was raised in the Grinnell area.

On September 25, 1956, she was united in marriage to Leroy Thomas Katt. Their marriage of nearly 69...

Mar 4, 2026

Kirk Alan Priefert, 66, of Gove, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the family farm where he was born, raised, and spent his life.

He was born October 12, 1959, in Gove County, Kansas, to August Jr. and Betty Jo (Gillespie) Priefert.

Kirk was a lifetime resident of Gove County, deeply rooted in...

Feb 24, 2026

Wanda Janice Roberts, 95, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away on February 24, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas.

She was born on April 5, 1930, in Roff, Oklahoma, to Bryan William McKinley "B.W." Weems, Sr., and Catherine Mae (Hamer) Weems. She spent most of her life in Quinter and became a deeply respected member of her community.

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Feb 21, 2026

Edmund "Edd" James McDonald, 47, of Park, Kansas, passed away on February 21, 2026. He was born on January 12, 1979, in Dublin, Ireland, the son of James and Geraldine (Murphy) McDonald.

Edd was raised in Ireland with strong faith, a love of machinery, and a gift for storytelling that he carried proudly with him to Kansas. He graduated from Salesian...

Feb 16, 2026

Kenneth Alan Flees July 21, 1959 – February 16, 2026

Kenneth Alan Flees, age 66, passed away on February 16, 2026. Born on July 21, 1959, Kenneth lived a life defined by loyalty, strength, and a deep, unwavering love for his family.

Kenneth graduated from Fountain Valley High School in 1976. Shortly thereafter, he proudly...

Feb 12, 2026

Natalie (Paskhalova) Ikenberry, age 75, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

Natalie was born on July 20, 1950, in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, to Alexander Staviski and Nadezhda Paskhalova. She grew up in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, and graduated from high school and university there.

Natalie worked for many years as an English language professor...