Obituary Listing

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...

Jan 17, 2025

George Warren Riffel, 63, passed away on January 17, 2025 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.  He was born on October 25, 1961 in Plainville, Kansas the son of Warren and Darlene (Naiman) Riffel.

George was a stockman and oil pumper. He was a member of the Cattleman's Association, and NRA. He loved guns, his...

Jan 14, 2025

Bill D. Scott, age 90, passed away Tuesday January 14, 2025, at Cedar Village, Ness City, KS.

Bill was born Sunday, May 20, 1934, in Ransom, Ks., the eldest son of Robert Wayne and Jessie Ann (Petty) Scott.

He attended grade school at Cottage County school near their home northeast of Ransom.  After his parents...

Jan 9, 2025

Judith Ann Schwindt, 87, passed away on January 9, 2025, at the Locust Grove Village in LaCrosse, Kansas.  She was born on January 16, 1937, in LaCrosse, Kansas the daughter of Oliver and Ruth (Joseph) Williams.

Judy was a homemaker and a member of the Bazine Methodist Church.  She married Keith Orvis Schwindt on July 9, 1953...

Dec 29, 2024

John Howard Hanson, age 80, died on December 29, 2024, at Cedar Village, Ness City, Kansas.  He was born on January 27, 1944, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Harold and Mildred (Rogers) Hanson.

John graduated from Garden City High School and then graduated from Garden City Community College.  He then went to work for the...

Dec 28, 2024

Gerald Thomas Barnes, 83, passed away on December 28, 2024, at the Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in Larned, Kansas.  He was born on September 8, 1941, in McCracken, Kansas the son of Thomas and Mary (Herrman) Barnes.

G.T. graduated from McCracken High School in 1959 and then went to St. Mary's of the Plains College where he...

Dec 19, 2024

Patricia Anne Pfaff, 78, passed away on December 19, 2024, at the Grisell Memorial Hospital in Ransom, Kansas.  She was born on November 13, 1946, in Spearville, Kansas, the daughter of Cecil and Amy (Pendleton) Miller.

Pat attended high school in Hanston completing her sophomore year. She then married Leon Pfaff on May 21, 1963, in LaCrosse,...