Obituary Listing

Dec 10, 2025

James Byron "JB" Sharp, age 59, passed away on December 10, 2025, at his home in Ness City, Kansas. He was born on May 21, 1966, in Spearville, Kansas, the son of James Sharp and Patricia (McMillan) Sharp.

JB earned his MBA from Emporia State University. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the National...

Nov 13, 2025

Marian Joyce Kleweno, 81, passed away on November 13, 2025, at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.  She was born on November 19, 1943, in Catherine, Kansas the daughter of Sam and Frieda (Meis) Delaney.

Marian was a homemaker. She attended Brown Mackey College in 1961-1962. She also worked as the Postmaster and at the ASCS office....

Nov 11, 2025

Ann Fitzgerald, age 92, passed away on November 11, 2025, at the Ness County Hospital, Ness City.  She was born on March 27, 1933, in Caldwell, Kansas, the daughter of Clyde T. and Hettye M. (Cox) McCracken.

She started grade school in Great Bend, Kansas before her family moved to Ellsworth where she graduated as Salutatorian from...

Nov 4, 2025

Steven Michael Herrman, 58, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away on November 4, 2025, at HaysMed in Hays, Kansas. Born on October 31, 1967, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, he was the beloved son of Joseph and Della (Evel) Herrman.

Steven spent his formative years on the family farm near Utica, Kansas. He attended local schools and graduated from...

Oct 27, 2025

Mary Lou Kennedy of La Crosse, Kansas passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on October 27, 2025. She was 88.

She was born May 13, 1937, in Middlebury, Indiana to Harold and Ruth Lehman, who preceded her in death. Mary is survived by her longtime companion, Terry Scheuerman of the home; her daughter, Robyn Aeschliman...

Oct 24, 2025

Kathleen Ann Delaney, age 76, passed away on October 24, 2025, at HaysMed, Hays, Kansas.  She was born on May 15, 1949, in Hays, the daughter of Lyle and Betty (Poe) Henry.

Kathy married Dean Delaney on September 16, 1966, in Ness City. After a year of marriage, she continued her schooling and graduated from Ness City...

Oct 20, 2025

Shirley June Hauschild, a beloved wife, mother, and homemaker, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, at the age of 93, at Cedar Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas. Born on June 6, 1932, in Oakley, Kansas, to Ora and Daisy (Clark) Sowers, Shirley lived a life filled with warmth, devotion, and the joy of nurturing those around...

Oct 14, 2025

Mary Ellen O'Loughlin, 89, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family in the comfort of her home. Born on August 18, 1936, in Brownell, Kansas, to Harrold and Marjorie (Nowles) Walker, Mary's life was a testament to warmth, resilience, and an infectious sense of humor that brightened the...

Oct 11, 2025

Marjorie Elizabeth Ann Kraft, 89, passed away on October 11, 2025, at the care center, Legend of Hutchinson in Hutchinson, Kansas.  She was born on November 20, 1935, in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of John and Rachel (Steinert) Karst.

Marj grew up on the family farm near Galatia, Kansas.  On February 21, 1954, she married Reinhold...

Oct 9, 2025

Phyllis Jean Schniepp, age 92, passed away October 9, 2025, at Cedar Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas. She was born on February 6, 1933, in Wichita, Kansas, to Delbert and Esther Dreasher. Upon her mother's passing at the age of three, Phyllis and her sister JoAnn were adopted and lovingly raised by her Uncle Warren and Aunt...

Oct 3, 2025

Susan Elaine (Stull) Zordel departed this world peacefully on October 3, 2025, at Rhode Island Suites surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer.

Susan was born June 21, 1946, to Ronald A & Thais N (Ramsey) Stull in Ransom Kansas.  She had one older brother, Ronald N Stull. She spent much of her life in...

Oct 2, 2025

Ray Willard Whipple lived a life of quiet strength, faith, and service that left an enduring mark on all who knew him. Born March 26, 1937, in Beeler Kansas to Clarence Jacob Whipple and Cecil Lucile Davis, Ray grew up with the values of hard work, integrity, and kindness that shaped every step of his journey.

He...

Oct 2, 2025

Thomas E. Whipple, 81, passed away on October 2, 2025, at his home in Arizona City, Arizona.  He was born on August 10, 1944, in Dighton, Kansas, the son of Virgil and Ethel (Stout) Whipple.

Tom grew up in Beeler, Kansas, and graduated from Beeler High School.  On August 20, 1967, he married Clarnetta Gumescheimer in Bazine,...

Sep 16, 2025

Cecilia Ann Marhofer, beloved mother, educator, and performer, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, at Cedar Village Long Term Care in Ness City, Kansas, at the age of 87. Born on July 28, 1938, in Hutchinson, Kansas, she was the cherished only child of Charles and Allene (Riggs) Jones.

Cecilia grew up in Protection, Kansas where...

Sep 6, 2025

Deborah Joyce Watson, age 74, passed away on September 6, 2025, at HaysMed in Hays, Kansas.

Deb was born on September 14, 1950, in Tribune, Kansas, the beloved daughter of Fred Dale and Elaine (Ingram) Watson.

She dedicated many years of her life to the McCracken School System as a janitor and took pride in...

Sep 5, 2025

Thomas J. Stoecklein, 89, of Ness City, Kansas, passed away on September 5, 2025, at Comfort Care Homes in Wichita, Kansas.  Tom was born on March 21, 1936, in Hays, Kansas to Joseph and Clara (Werth) Stoecklein.

Tom attended Ness City High School and Hutchinson Juco College.  After college he enlisted into the United States Army for...

Sep 4, 2025

Jerry Lee Byrd, age 77, of Beeler, KS, passed away on September 4, 2025, at HaysMed in Hays, KS. Jerry was born on June 13, 1948 in Emporia, KS. He was the son of George Robert (Bob) Byrd and Dorothy Mae Scharff. He met the love of his life, Linda Jane Selves and they were united in marriage in...

Sep 3, 2025

Steven Carl Keilman, age 69, of Arnold, Kansas, passed away on September 3, 2025, at HaysMed in Hays, Kansas. Born on November 19, 1955, in Pratt, Kansas, he was the son of Carl and Betty (Reed) Keilman.

Steven was a lifelong farmer and rancher, dedicated to working the family farm.

He is survived by his...

Aug 12, 2025

Alice Ann (Leiker) Kerr, aged 67, of Sedan, Kansas, formerly of Great Bend, passed away on August 12, 2025, at Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan. Born on August 31, 1957, in Ness City, she was the daughter of Richard and Bernardine Jacobs Leiker. Alice graduated from Ness City High School in 1976 and dedicated her career to caring for...

Aug 8, 2025

Delven Lee Kraft, 89, passed away on August 8, 2025 at the Grisell Memorial Hospital in Ransom, Kansas.  He was born on April 24, 1936 on farm in Trego County, Kansas the son of Jacob and Eva (Eichman) Kraft.

Delven was a farmer and stockman. He volunteered to sell raffle tickets for the VFW and Ransom Lions...