Obituary Listing

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...

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,...