Obituary Listing

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...

Feb 24, 2025

Sidney  Osborne, 71, passed away on February 24, 2025, at the CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska.  He was born on July 21, 1953, in Portsmouth, Ohio, the son of Marion and Wanda (Hammonds) Osborne.

He worked as a heavy equipment operator but was well known for his carpentry work.  He was able to fix just...

Feb 22, 2025

Colonel Thomas Arthur Linn, "Tom", died at Fort Walton Beach, FL hospital on February 22, 2025, after a lengthy health decline. Tom was a believer in Christ and his family takes comfort in the fact that he is at peace and fully healed, walking with Jesus in heaven.

Tom was born in Nebraska City, Nebraska on July...

Feb 21, 2025

Betty F. Benson died peacefully on February 21, 2025 in San Antonio, TX.  She often said " I have no idea why my life was so blessed."  She had many friends, a great family, and a life full of laughter. She was an amazing storyteller and firmly believed there wasn't a story that couldn't be improved with a little...

Feb 21, 2025

Gloria Jane Keenan, age 77, passed away on February 21, 2025, at HaysMed, Hays, Kansas due to complications of a stroke.  She was born on August 22, 1947, in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of Wayne and Elvira (Schneider) Kerr.

She grew up on a farm, SE of Ness City, moving to town in 1960.  She was...

Feb 20, 2025

Our cherished mother, Janel Louise Haug, age 66, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Her life was marked by profound love, steadfast strength, and a quiet dignity that enriched every life she touched.

Born on February 2, 1959, in Hays, Kansas, Janel was the treasured daughter of Virgil and Louise Windholz and a devoted sister...

Feb 16, 2025

Robert Dean Mishler, age 89 passed away Sunday February 16, 2025, at Rhode Island Suites in Ransom Kansas.

Robert was born April 7, 1935, in Ransom Kansas to Margaret (White) Mishler and Leo A. Mishler. He graduated from Ransom High School in 1953 and briefly attended Kansas State University prior to joining the United States Air Force...

Feb 10, 2025

Coline Kay Marcus, 83, passed away on February 10, 2025, at the Cedar Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas.  She was born on April 6, 1941 in Vicksburg, Mississippi the daughter of Colton and Pauline (Cooper) Duer.

She was a school librarian for 53 years. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, KNEA, and the...

Jan 30, 2025

If there's one thing Terry Rohr knew how to do, it was live life at full throttle—whether that meant soaring through the skies, tearing up the roads on his motorcycle, or taking on yet another competitive game. Born in Ness City, Kansas, on August 8, 1950, to Melvin and Nancy Joann (Delaney) Rohr, Terry grew up with a sense...

Jan 27, 2025

Debra S. (Engler) Erb, age 71, passed away on January 27, 2025, at Residence Begonia II at Crestview Senior Living in Wichita, Kansas. Born on July 11, 1953, in Garden City, Kansas, she was the daughter of Herman and Colleen (Salmans) Engler.

Debra graduated from Ness City High School in 1971. She married Paul Schwien on May...

Jan 18, 2025

Charles "Kyle" Rodeman passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025, on his 81st birthday. Kyle was born on January 18, 1944, in McCracken, Kansas. He is survived by his devoted wife and constant companion of 57 years, Patty Rodeman, their son, Chris Rodeman, daughter-in-law, Suzie Rodeman, and grandsons, Kyle and Ryan Rodeman, his sister, Reva Lloyd. He was predeceased...