Obituary Listing

Jul 30, 2025

Leslie James "Les" Basgall, 81, passed away on July 30, 2025 in Salina, Kansas surrounded by his children.  He was born to Sylvester and Florentine (Urban) Basgall on November 14, 1943 in LaCrosse, Kansas. He married Shirley Kay Schweitzer on June 20, 1970, in Wichita, Kansas. She preceded him in death, in June 2009.

Leslie graduated from...

Jul 22, 2025

Rachel Irene Dinges, 95, of Ness City, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, at the Ranch House in Garden City, Kansas. Born on May 22, 1930, in Bazine, Kansas, to Henry and Ella (Kirschman) Rahm. Rachel was a devoted homemaker and farm wife, often speaking fondly of "her farm," where she poured her heart into nurturing both...

Jul 14, 2025

Carl Keilman, 94, passed away on July 14, 2025 at the Grisell Memorial Hospital in Ransom, Kansas.  He was born on January 5, 1931 in Horace, Kansas the son of Russell and Allene (Root) Keilman.

Carl was a farmer and rancher. He was a member of the United States National Guard. He was one of the founders...

Jul 8, 2025

Terry Dale Wassinger, 79, passed away on July 8th, 2025, at his home in Ness City KS. He was born on January 9, 1946, in Ransom, Kansas to Eddie Sr. and Sylvia (Schweitzer) Wassinger.

He graduated from Ness City High School, Class of 1964. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served four...

Jun 29, 2025

Wanda Lois Williams, 75, passed away on June 29, 2025 at the Ness County Hospital in Ness City, Kansas.  She was born on September 17, 1949 in Guntersville, Alabama, the daughter of Doris Shaneyfelt Bailey.

Wanda was a dietary aide. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

A memorial...

Jun 23, 2025

Byron Errol Hunter, 82, of Ness City, Kansas, passed away on June 23, 2025, at the Ness County Hospital, Ness City, Kansas.

He was born on May 29, 1943, in Hill City, Kansas, the son of Robert and Minnie (Saunders) Hunter.

Byron spent much of his career as a skilled mechanic with Clear Creek Trucking...

Jun 14, 2025

Franklin Eugene "Dean" Merryfield, age 93, passed away on June 14, 2025, at Cedar Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas. He was born in Beeler, Kansas on December 24, 1931, to parents Jacob and Myrtle (Schamaun) Merryfield.

Dean grew up on a farm in Beeler, Kansas.  He loved the farm and found much satisfaction and peace...

May 28, 2025

Mary Arliss Scott, age 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28th, 2025, in Ransom, Kansas.

Mary was born on September 1st, 1934, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Delbert and Lucy (Riley) Moody. She spent her youth in Dodge City and worked throughout her teen years in the Dillon's grocery store her father managed. She graduated from...

May 21, 2025

Frederick Theodore Friess, age 87, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Hays, Kansas. He was born on December 4, 1937, in Ransom, Kansas, to Mathias and Mayme (Roths) Friess.

A dedicated baker by trade, Fred spent much of his life serving others through food. He worked in food services for...

May 4, 2025

Roxie Ann Truella Thornburg, 83, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, at Wellsprings of Westmoreland, Kansas.

Born on August 11, 1941, in Ransom, Kansas, Roxie was the daughter of Harlan and Geraldine (Johnson) McNinch. She grew up on the family farm north of Arnold and graduated from Arnold High School. Following her education at business school,...

Apr 29, 2025

Anthony Leon "Toney" Rupp, Jr, lovingly known as "Butch" or "Junior," passed away on April 29, 2025, at his home in Ness City.  He left behind a legacy of hard work, laughter, and unwavering love for his family.  He was born on December 8, 1958, in LaCrosse, Kansas, the son of Anthony Frank and Ruth Marie (Rebel) Rupp.

Apr 18, 2025

Frances "Frankie" Lee Oliver, aged 90, passed away peacefully, with her daughter, DeAnn, by her side, on April 18, 2025, at Rhode Island Suites in Ransom, Kansas. She was born on February 2, 1935, on a farm in Trego County, Kansas, she was the beloved daughter of Frank and Sophia (Leis) Roths.

Frankie dedicated many years of...

Apr 16, 2025

Clyde Eldon Strobel, 83, passed away on April 16, 2025 at the Cedar Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas.  He was born on December 9, 1941 in Ness City, Kansas the son of Clyde and Lillian (Burdett) Stroebel.

Eldon was a farmer and worked as Ness City police officer for 6 years; then he worked as...

Apr 1, 2025

Robert Anthony Wildeman, 81, passed away on April 1, 2025 at his home in Ness City, Kansas.  He was born on April 15, 1943 in Park, Kansas the son of Anthony and Dorothy (Haffner) Wildeman.

He married the love of his life, JoAnne Humburg, on November 5, 1966 in WaKeeney.

Bob was a devoted family...

Mar 31, 2025

Michael Edwin McFarren, 73, passed away on March 31, 2025, at his home in Bazine, Kansas. Born on August 30, 1951, in Ransom, Kansas, he was the son of Richard and Ruth (Musbach) McFarren. Michael was a true "Jack of all Trades," working most notably as a custom cutter alongside his brother-in-law and as a truck driver in the...

Mar 21, 2025

Forrest W. Frazier, age 92, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, at Cedar Village LTC in Ness City, Kansas. Born on February 16, 1933, in Bazine, he was the son of Enceil and Letha (Floyd) Frazier.

After graduating from Hutchinson High School in 1950, Forrest answered the call to ministry, dedicating his life to serving others...

Mar 16, 2025

Rex Whipple, age 95, died on March 16, 2025, at the Scott County Hospital, Scott City, Kansas.  He was born on September 17, 1929, in Beeler, Kansas the son of Jacob and Bernice (Gilmore) Whipple.

Rex was born and raised on the family farm, South of Beeler, where he lived the rest of his life.  He began...

Mar 3, 2025

Alan Ray Mishler, born on January 31, 1956, to John and Fern Mishler of Ransom, Kansas passed away on March 3, 2025.

Alan grew up on the farm with his brother Bruce where their mischievous nature began.  He was active in school and sports, playing football and basketball.  He helped John on the farm and had a...

Mar 2, 2025

Ralph Alexander Herrmann, 70, passed away on March 2, 2025, in Utica, Kansas.  He was born on July 8, 1954, in Ransom, Kansas the son of Albert and Isabel (Lefort) Herrman.

He was a machine operator for the Union Pacific Railroad where he worked for 27 years.  After retirement he worked to restore woodwork in old homes...

Feb 24, 2025

Shirley Jo Greer, known for her kind, gentle heart and elegant style, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, surrounded by her loving family.  She was 89 years old.

Shirley was born on October 24, 1935 in Dighton, KS, the third of 3 children of the late Arle and Josephine Boltz. Raised in...