Cindy L. Rachow
Jan 18, 2021
Cindy L. Rachow passed away on January 18, 2021, in Plainville, Kansas, at the age of 63. She was born in Hoxie, Kansas to Buel Taylor and Margaret (Weber) Hedge on July 20, 1957. Cindy is survived by her son, Veryl Hashenberger Jr. of Hays, KS; siblings, Jerry Taylor of Fulton, MO, Shirley (Charles) Eichman of Plainville, Donna (Phil)...
Russell J. "Rusty" Mcdowell
Jan 15, 2021
Russell “Rusty” Jay McDowell passed away on January 15, 2021 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS, at the age of 66. He was born on October 27, 1954 to Garold and Colista (Price) McDowell in Smith Center, KS. He married Linda (Walters) McDowell in Hays, KS on September 18, 1982. They were blessed with three sons: Stuart, Bryce,...
Loretta K. Small
Jan 14, 2021
Loretta K. Small passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the Wilson Care and Rehabilitation Center in Wilson, KS, at the age of 51. She was born on October 2, 1969 to Jesse and Melba (Kindlesparger) Whitmer in Ellsworth, Kansas. Loretta was a lifetime resident of Wilson. She attended Wilson High School and graduated with the Class of...
Edward A. Hlad
Jan 11, 2021
Ed was born on June 17, 1932 to Albert Hlad Jr. and Mary Vejl Hlad in their home at Bunker Hill, Kansas. Edward was their firstborn of four children. He is survived by his wife, Millie (Mildred) Louise Hendrich Hlad, brother, Ronald (Jane) Hlad of Sylvan Grove, Kansas, sisters, Geraldine (John) Meyer of Chino Valley, Arizona, and Alene (Don)...
Jack Imel
Jan 4, 2021
Jack Imel passed away at the Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, Kansas on Monday, January 4, 2021, at the age of 81. He was born in Wichita, Kansas on June 26, 1939 to William Sr. and Velma (Goble) Imel. He grew up in Hill City and graduated from Hill City High School with the class of 1957. Jack...
Reverend Lyle Miller
Dec 22, 2020
Rev. Lyle Miller preached his last sermon to his Cedar Christian Church family on November 29, 2020. Lyle died December 22 under Hospice care, tended by his children and extended family at his rural Stockton, Kansas home. Lyle was born March 13, 1928 in Formoso, Kansas to Elza Otto and Mary Adeline (Beanblossom) Miller. Lyle graduated from Burr Oak...
Evelyn Brichacek
Dec 22, 2020
Evelyn M. Brichacek passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Pinnacle Park Nursing Home in Salina, KS, at the age of 104. She was born on September 28, 1916 to Frank and Mary (Wanek) Barta in Ellsworth, KS. Evelyn was united in marriage to Fred Brichacek. They were blessed with two children: Kenneth and Mary Jo. Evelyn...
Carolyn Metcalf
Dec 21, 2020
Carolyn K. Metcalf passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, KS, at the age of 82. She was born to Harold and Estella (Bane) Gilliland on December 31, 1937 in Plainville. She was united in marriage to William L. Greenwood of Carlton, KS in 1956 and was blessed with three children....
Brenda Moote
Dec 12, 2020
Brenda Moote (McLaughlin) was born on September 11th, 1963, in Plainville, Kansas, to Gerald and Gean McLaughlin. She passed away peacefully on December 12th, 2020, comfortably in her own home with her family surrounding her. Brenda lived a simple yet enjoyable life. She was born in Plainville, Kansas, and lived in Kansas for the first part of her life,...
Robert L. "Bob" Dinkel
Dec 11, 2020
Robert L. “Bob” Dinkel, 89, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton, KS. Bob was born April 9, 1931 in Victoria, KS to B.J. and Margaret (Kuhn) Dinkel. He was a 1950 graduate of Victoria High School. He was united in marriage to Marjorie “Marge” Dinkel on November 15, 1954 in Ness City, KS....
Joyce J. Vanek
Dec 9, 2020
Joyce J. Vanek, 86, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Ellsworth Good Samaritan Society in Ellsworth, Kansas. She was born on August 12, 1934 to Joseph and Elma (Heinze) Adamek in Ellsworth. Joyce was a 1952 graduate of Wilson High School and attended Brown Mackie Business College for one year earning her certificate as a business secretary. She...
Carrol Mcqueen
Dec 9, 2020
Carrol Verne McQueen passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas, at the age of 84. He was born on July 27, 1936 in Concordia, Kansas to Verne and Daisy (Huffman) McQueen. Carrol was united in marriage to Deanna Anderson on September 7, 1956 in Phillipsburg, Kansas. To this union three...
Fay L. Pejsha
Dec 1, 2020
Fay Laverne (Gregory) Pejsha, age 87, died on December 1, 2020 at her home in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Fay was born on January 24, 1933 in Ellsworth, Kansas to the late Wilmer A. and Olga (Schwartzel) Gregory. She was a 1950 graduate of Ellsworth High School, Ellsworth, Kansas. Fay married Laudie C. Pejsha in Ellsworth, Kansas on October 29, 1955....
Lela Doughty
Nov 29, 2020
Lela Doughty, 87, passed away on November 29, 2020, in Shawnee, Kansas. Lela was born December 24, 1932, in Stockton, Kansas, to Caroline and James Albright. After her marriage the family moved to Osborne where Lela was an active member of the First Christian Church and the Saddle Club. Lela returned to school to complete her GED when her...
Mitchell "Mitch" James Eichman
Nov 26, 2020
Mitchell “Mitch” James Eichman passed away on November 26, 2020, at his home in Plainville, KS, at the age of 44. He was born on July 31, 1976 in Hays, KS to Jim and Cindy (Hrabe) Eichman. Growing up in Plainville, Mitch graduated from Plainville High School with the Class of 1995. He attended the Diesel Technician Program at...
Robert D. Dix
Nov 26, 2020
Robert Dean Dix passed away on November 26, 2020 at the Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton, KS, at the age of 91. He was born on August 27, 1929 in Rooks County, KS to Frank and Bessie (Fitch) Dix. Robert married Maxine Dibble on January 17, 1951 in Kensington, KS. They were blessed with four sons: Darwin, Mark, Johnny,...
Sandra M. Karst
Nov 25, 2020
Sandra M. Karst, 67, of Dorrance, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 in Wichita, KS. She was born on May 7, 1953 in Russell, KS to Ernest and Bernadine (Bode) Pasek. Sandy graduated from Dorrance High School in 1971. She was united in marriage to Ronald Karst on August 19, 1972 in Dorrance. They were blessed with two...
Gary Lee Herber
Nov 17, 2020
Gary Lee Herber, 75, passed away on November 17, 2020 at his home in Dorrance, KS. He was born on January 17, 1945 in Ellsworth, KS to Chester and Ethel (Washburn) Herber. He was united in marriage to Carolyn Wilkerson on January 15, 1966 in Russell, KS. Gary grew up in Dorrance and graduated from Dorrance High School in...
Becky (Richardson) Shunn
Nov 15, 2020
Becky (Richardson) Shunn passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020, at the Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, KS, at the age of 60. She was born on July 15, 1960 to Earl and Colleen (Wangler) Richardson in Plainville, KS. Becky married Scott Shunn in 1996. They later divorced. Becky was a lifetime resident of Rooks County growing up...
Michael Galloway
Nov 15, 2020
William Michael “Mike” Galloway departed this life on November 15, 2020 at the Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in WaKeeney, KS, at the age of 75. He will long be remembered for his dry sense of humor and his gift of gab. William Michael was born to Robert and Beth (Clark) Galloway on November 19, 1944 in...
