Obituaries

Feb 2, 2025

John Allen Vohs, of Plainville, Kansas, passed away on February 2, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 66. He was born on October 9, 1958, to Donald G. and Florence “Flossie” Ann (Ruhaak) Vohs in Plainville.

John grew up in Plainville and graduated from Plainville High School in 1976....

Jan 24, 2025

Tamara “Tammi” Karlene Prewitt, 64, of Russell, Kansas, passed away on January 24, 2025, at Redbud Village in Plainville. She was born on November 3, 1960, to Earl Boyd and Treva Charlene (Kilts) Purk in Wichita, Kansas.

Tammi grew up in Belle Plaine, Kansas where she graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1978. After...

Jan 21, 2025

Thomas “Richard” Yohon, 80, passed away on January 21, 2025, at his home in Stockton, Kansas. He was born on September 21, 1944, to Lawrence G. and Margaret (Reedy) Yohon in Iola, Kansas. He married Linda L. Butcher on November 1, 1968, in Iola. They were blessed with four children: Joseph, Debra, Kristen, and Jarrett.

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Jan 20, 2025

Sonja M. Ruder, formerly of Plainville, Kansas, passed away on January 20, 2025, at the Via Christi Village in Hays, at the age of 84. She was born in a car on January 6, 1941, to Donald and Marion Florene (Hindman) Grieve in Stockton, Kansas.

Though her parents initially believed she had passed away, she was placed...

Jan 14, 2025

Zachary “Zack” Martin Moos, 35, passed away on January 14, 2025, in Plainville, Kansas. He was born February 28, 1989, to Brian and Lisa (Pywell) Moos in Hays, Kansas.

Zack graduated from Plainville High School in 2007 and continued his education at NCKTC in Beloit, completing the plumbing, heating and air conditioning program.

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Jan 14, 2025

Charles William “Chuck” Dick, 49, of Zurich, KS, passed away on January 14, 2025, at his home. He was born on February 19, 1975, to Dennis and Peggy (Gibson) Dick in Smith Center, KS. He married Stephanie Stephenson on April 19, 2004.

Chuck graduated from Smith Center High School in 1992 and spent his entire...

Jan 12, 2025

Irene (Garvert) Fellhoelter, of Plainville, KS, passed away on January 12, 2025, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, at the age of 95. She was born on April 6, 1929, to George and Lenora (Meyers) Garvert in Plainville, where she lived her entire life.

Irene graduated from Plainville High School in 1947 and...

Jan 12, 2025

Bradyn Lee McDowell, of Plainville, Kansas, passed away on January 12, 2025, in Plainville at the age of 17. He was born on January 15, 2007, to Bryce McDowell and Tory (Fisher) Benedick in Hays, Kansas.

Bradyn was known for his larger-than-life personality. He had a deep love for gaming and could often be found...

Jan 10, 2025

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Deutscher, 97, went to her eternal rest on January 10, 2025. Betty was born on December 14, 1927, in Holyrood, Kansas to Albert F. and Irene B. (Adams) Voss. Betty attended Lyons High School and later earned a GED. Betty married Ira H. Griffin on April 1, 1945, and together they had two children, Carey Elaine...

Jan 10, 2025

Gary Porter, 73, of Wilson, Kansas, passed away on January 10, 2025, at Wilson Care & Rehab in Wilson. He was born on September 14, 1951, to Buphard and Mary (Yates) Porter in Lynwood, California.

Gary grew up in California, where he attended school through 8th grade. A true lover of the beach, he spent...

Jan 6, 2025

David (“Dave”) L. Northup, 81, passed away on January 6, 2025, at his home in Stockton, KS. He was born on July 2, 1943, to David G. and Leona M. (Cotten) Northup in Rooks County, KS near Webster. He married Kimberly “Kim” A. Barnett on March 3, 1973, in Goodland, KS. Dave was blessed with a daughter, Christine, from...

Dec 29, 2024

Eunice Kathryn (Balthazor) Berland, 99, formerly of Zurich, KS, passed away on December 29, 2024, at Via Christi Village in Hays, Kansas. She was born on November 25, 1925, in rural Graham County, Kansas, the third of eight children to Frank and Rosa (Morin) Balthazor.

On December 26, 1947, Eunice married Fred Berland, Jr., and...

Dec 28, 2024

Joseph M. Bellerive passed away on December 28, 2024, at Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton, Kansas at the age of 98. He was born on November 11, 1926, in Damar, Kansas, the son of Josephfa and Elsie (Brin) Bellerive. Joseph married Eleanor Newell in Damar on January 15, 1946. They enjoyed nearly 64 loving years together.

Dec 27, 2024

Eric A. Hageman, 63, passed away on December 27, 2024, at his home in Topeka, KS. He was born on July 16, 1961, in Plainville KS, the son of E. Charles and Beverly (Harris) Hageman.

Eric graduated from Stockton High School in 1980. He dedicated many years of his life to serving the State of...

Dec 27, 2024

Ronnie David Richter, 72, of Plainville, Kansas, passed away on December 27, 2024, at Redbud Village in Plainville. He was born on December 30, 1951, to Nathaniel Owen and Helen Louise (Blevins) Blackwell. On April 15, 1972, he married Kathleen Louise Fabrizius in WaKeeney, Kansas, and together, they were blessed with two daughters, Rhonda and Nicole.

Dec 26, 2024

Tamera Louise French passed away on December 26, 2024, at her home in Wilson, Kansas, at the age of 60. She was born on May 3, 1964, to Kevin and Dorothy (Woods) Foran in Hays, Kansas.

Tamera's early years were spent in Kansas, with her later childhood in Illinois. She graduated in 1982 from Tri...

Dec 25, 2024

Stanley “Stan” James Simon, 68, of Plainville, Kansas, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, Jesus’ earthly birthday, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by the care and comfort of his family at Rooks County Health Center.

Stan was born on November 10, 1956, in Plainville to James W. and Lola M....

Dec 23, 2024

Elsie Marie Richmond, of Plainville, Kansas, passed away on December 23, 2024, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas, at the age of 97. She was born on March 1, 1927, to Joseph and Adeline (Stiverson) Weldon in Natoma, Kansas. She was married in 1959, to Lee “Pops” Richmond, whom was from Codell, Kansas. They were happily...

Dec 22, 2024

Malia A. Rich, of Wilson, KS, passed away on December 22, 2024, at HaysMed in Hays, KS at the age of 69. She was born on April 3, 1955, to Terry Lee and Karen (Krentzel) Small in Wilson. She was married to Mike Fink in 1973 until they later divorced and John D. Rich in 1993 until they divorced...

Dec 16, 2024

Steven Lee Schemm passed away on December 16, 2024, at his home in Stockton, KS, at the age of 37. He was born on May 15, 1987, to Kevin and Lisa (Griebel) Schemm in Wichita, KS. He married Cassie Chandler on June 29, 2019.

Steven grew up in Kent, Washington, and graduated from Kentridge High...