Obituary Listing

Nov 23, 2024

Gwendolyn Joy Klitzke, age 91, passed away on November 23, 2024, at the Rhode Island Suites, Ransom, Kansas.  She was born on March 30, 1933, in Ransom, Kansas, the daughter of Willard E and Hollis (Farmer) Stowe.

She was a member of the Methodist Church in Ransom and was a strong supporter of the area 4-H club.  ...

Nov 18, 2024

Sandra Lee Stum, 88, passed away on November 18, 2024 at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson, Kansas.  She was born on December 13, 1935 in McPherson, Kansas the daughter of Leonard and Louisa (Frusher) Stairrett.

Sandra was a farm wife and a paraeducator. She was a member of Eastern Star. She was a 4-H leader...

Nov 15, 2024

Clarice Marie Stoecklein, age 85, passed away on November 15, 2024, at Cedar Village, Ness City, Kansas.   She was born on May 21, 1939, in Schoenchen, Kansas, the daughter of Wendelin W. and Brigitta (Dinges) Werth.

On October 11, 1958, she married Leonard Stoecklein in Schoenchen.  Together they made their home in Ness City where they raised...

Nov 12, 2024

Karen Sue Sherwin, 57, passed away on November 12, 2024, at her home in Garden City, Kansas. She was born on June 21, 1967, in Ness City, the daughter of Warren and Alberta (Anderson) Sherwin. Karen grew up on the family farm in southwest Ness County and was a 1985 graduate of Ness City High School where she was...

Oct 25, 2024

Bruce Burgess, age 72, passed away on October 25, 2024, in Lakewood, Colorado. He was the son of Orley and Evelyn (Ista) Burgess.

Funeral services have been arranged through Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas.

Burial will be in the Arnold Cemetery, Arnold, Kansas on Thursday, November 7, 2024, 10:00 a.m.

Words of...

Oct 17, 2024

Michael Quaine Dyer, aged 80, passed away on October 17, 2024, at the Medicalodges Kinsley in Kinsley, Kansas. Born on August 25, 1944, in Lamar, Colorado, he was the son of Quaine Sell Word and Doris Louise (Palmer) Dyer. Michael spent his early years in Dighton and later lived with his brother, John, in Bazine before settling in Kinsley....

Oct 10, 2024

Donna Colleen Whipple, 90, passed away on October 10, 2024, at the Lane County Hospital LTC in Dighton, Kansas.  She was born on August 9, 1934, in Beeler, Kansas, the daughter of Herbert and Dorothy (Whipple) Stout.

She was a homemaker, farm wife, mother of four, and a member of the Beeler Methodist Church.  Donna was always...

Oct 2, 2024

Mary Lou Ummel, 86, passed away on October 2, 2024, at the Cedar Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas.  She was born on March 8, 1938, in Hutchinson, Kansas the daughter of Wilkins and Mildred (Murphy) Downing.

She earned her teaching certificate and then taught in the area schools.  Mary Lou also worked for Simpson Farm...

Sep 30, 2024

Jo Ann Feeney, 83, passed away on September 30, 2024 at the her home near Ness City, Kansas.  She was born on November 21, 1940, in Great Bend, Kansas the daughter of Joe and Marjorie (Bickel) Petersilie.

Jo Ann was a lifelong resident of Ness County except for the time she was in business school and while...

Sep 29, 2024

James Yaeger, Branson West, MO, son of Peter and Martha (Schwein) Yaeger, was born December 15, 1943, at Bazine, KS, and departed this life on September 29, 2024, at the age of 80.

On January 29, 1972, James was united in marriage to Carely Wanker. They made their home in Ness City, KS for many years until...

Sep 26, 2024

Coralee Thornburg, 87, died on Sept. 26, 2024, at her home on the farm north of Utica, KS. She was born on August 18, 1937, on the farm at Bazine, KS. The third child of Reuben and Mattie (Staley) DeWald. She was an Elementary Teacher, served as a church organist and pianist for 60 years and belonged to various...

Sep 21, 2024

Ronald D. Eckels, son of William and Ruth (Hetzel) Eckels, began his earthly journey April 23, 1939 in Trego County, Kansas and was called home on September 21, 2024 in Wichita, Kansas.

He was educated in Ness County and graduated from NCHS in 1957. He played football and enjoyed being in the band. After high school, Ron...

Sep 19, 2024

Jared Lee Rein, age 44 died at his home on September 19, 2024. He was born June 5, 1980, in Ness City, Kansas the son of Joel and Pamela (Munsch) Rein.

He is survived by his father, Joel Rein (Denise) of Hutchinson, a sister, Brandy Rein (Adonis, Evan, and Eryn) of Florida, and brothers, Rob Rein (Jessica,...

Sep 13, 2024

Roy Allen Pfaff, 82, passed away on September 13, 2024 at his home in McCracken, Kansas.  He was born on January 11, 1942 in McCracken, Kansas the son of John and Silvina (Hammerschmidt) Pfaff.

Roy was a farmer and rancher. He enjoyed his cows and chickens.  He married Frances Kay Raskopf on October 4, 1961, in LaCrosse,...

Sep 12, 2024

Lane Jay Antenen, 62, Bazine, Kansas, passed away in an automobile accident September 12, 2024.  He was born on October 5, 1961 in Larned, Kansas to Terry and Gayle (Coppoc) Antenen.  Lane graduated from Bazine High School.  He later attended Hutchinson Community College and tech school in Hays.  He married Tammy Gerringer, they later divorced.  He then married Cynthia...

Sep 7, 2024

Allen Carl Lawson, 66, passed away on September 07, 2024 at the Ness County Hospital in Ness City, Kansas.  He was born on August 25, 1958 in Los Angeles, California the son of Carl and Uvada (Wood) Lawson.

Allen was a equipment operator for the County Road and Bridge Department. He was in the United States Army....

Sep 6, 2024

David Lee Howard, 62, passed away on September 6, 2024 at his significant other's residence in Ness City, Kansas.  He was born on September 21, 1961 in Dighton, Kansas the son of William "Bill" and Twila (Curtis) Howard.

Dave worked with cattle and farming for Bosley Farms before he was a lineman/ journeyman for Lane-Scott Electrical Company...

Sep 6, 2024

Nora Lee Jennings, 84, passed away on September 6, 2024 at the Cedar Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas.  She was born on July 25, 1940 in Hays, Kansas the daughter of Charles and Louella (Thurston) Simpson.

Nora grew up in Codell, KS where she was very active throughout school in band, sports, and cheer. She...

Sep 5, 2024

Robert Lee Wolfe, 73, passed away on September 5, 2024 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.  He was born on October 12, 1950 in Bucyrus, Ohio the son of Harold and Betty (McClintock) Wolfe.

Bob was a grain elevator manager. He retired from Midland Marketing. He was member of the United States Air Force and...

Aug 21, 2024

Kay Ann McCracken, 70, passed away on August 21, 2024, at the Regent Assisted Living and Memory Care in Wichita, KS. She was born on October 19, 1953, in Hays, Kansas the daughter of Edward and Betty (Higgins) Beckmeyer.

Kay is survived by her sons; Christopher McCracken (Katie) and Philip McCracken (Lindsey); and four grandchildren; Mitchell, Emmett,...