Obituaries

Dec 15, 2024

Kenneth “Ken or Kenny” Eugene Roy, age 90, formerly of Stockton and WaKeeney KS, died December 15th, 2024, at the home of his daughter, Joyce, and son-in-law Richard “Rudy” Lawson, in Erie, Colorado. Ken was born in Gary, Colorado to John and Olive Morin Roy on February 23, 1934, during the Great Depression. Ken married Ruth Jackson on April...

Dec 11, 2024

Gregory “Greg” Lynn Meyers, of Plainville, Kansas, passed away on December 11, 2024, at Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, at the age of 75. He was born on February 28, 1949, to William Bill and Freeda Anora (Casey) Meyers in Hays, Kansas. He was married in 1971 to Brenda Turnbull.

Greg grew up in...

Dec 7, 2024

Scott Morris Wilson passed away on December 7, 2024, at his home in Stockton, KS. He was born on May 5, 1958, in Providence, Rhode Island to Paul T. and Julia (Morris) Wilson. He graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in 1977.

Scott worked in heavy road construction and other trades in the Kansas...

Dec 1, 2024

Robert Jay Schamel, 89, formerly of Stockton, KS, passed away on December 1, 2024, in The Woodlands, TX where he was living with his son, Kevin. He was born on May 23, 1935, to Harry and Esther (Junker) Schamel in Indianola, NE. He married Doris Allacher on December 4, 1960, in Herndon, KS. They were blessed with two children:...

Nov 30, 2024

Gregory L. Overlease 68, of Ness City, formerly of Stockton, Norton, and Dresden passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024. He was Born August 14, 1956 in Oberlin, Kansas the son of Cecil and Ramona Overlease. He graduated from Scott City High School in 1974. He went to Vo-Tech school in Goodland and studied carpentry. He was united in marriage...

Nov 26, 2024

Geraldine “Gerri” Wehrli, formerly of Stockton, Kansas, passed away on November 26, 2024, at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg, Kansas, at the age of 95. She was born on November 8, 1929, to James “Jim” and Bonnie (Montgomery) Lantz in Claremore, Oklahoma. She was married to John L. Wehrli on August 14, 1947, in Russell, Kansas. He...

Nov 22, 2024

Jack Danforth Mock passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024 at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas at the age of 94. He was born on November 13, 1930 in Turkville, Kansas to the late Albert and Charlotte (Stein) Mock. On July 25, 1948 Jack was united in marriage to Betty (Burkholder) in Plainville. Jack and Betty...

Nov 22, 2024

Edna M. (Dibble) Taylor-McCall, formerly of Woodston, KS, passed away on November 22, 2024, at HaysMed in Hays, KS, at the age of 99. She was born on September 24, 1925, to Arthur Neil and Euphamie (Brittain) Dibble in a stone house located west of Alton, KS on the 1871 homestead of her grandparents, George Riley and Amanda Melvina...

Nov 14, 2024

Janet Sue (Bird) Kaba-Moss, 79, of Hoxie, Kansas, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024, following a brief illness. Janet was born on May 15, 1945, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to John E. and Norma Jean (Hornbeck) Bird.

After graduating from Plainville High School, Janet attended Fort Hays State University. She later settled in Hoxie, where...

Nov 11, 2024

Caleb Adam Miller-Morgan, formerly of Stockton, KS, passed away at his home in Dickinson, North Dakota on November 11, 2024, at the age of 35. He was born on May 27, 1989, to Colleen Morgan and Craig Miller in Phillipsburg, KS.

Caleb grew up in Stockton and graduated from Stockton High School in 2007. He...

Nov 7, 2024

Steven Lance Brown passed away on November 7, 2024, at his home in Stockton, KS, at the age of 59. He was born on November 7, 1965, to Francis Harris and Regina Lee (Cutler) Brown in Scott City, KS. He married Heather Smith on April 14, 1989. They were blessed with three daughters: Megan, Sidnee and Rilee. They later...

Nov 6, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joan McIntyre, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who peacefully departed this life on November 6, 2024, at the age of 78.

Born July 18, 1946, Joan brought light and joy into the world with her warm smile and unwavering kindness. She grew up and...

Nov 1, 2024

Robert Darrel Griffin, 90, passed away November 1, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Hays, Kansas. Robert was born March 11, 1934, in Osborne County, Kansas. On June 4, 1972, he was united in marriage to Carolyne Powell until Carolyn’s passing in 2014. To this union, three sons were born: Kenneth Bradley “Brad”, Robert “Rob” II, and...

Oct 26, 2024

Sammy D. Green, 77, of Woodston, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. A cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Sammy's warm spirit and generous heart will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his devoted parents, Sam and Exerv Green of...

Oct 25, 2024

Paul Leroy Lowry, age 94, passed away on October 25, 2024, at his home in Palco, KS. He was born on December 14, 1929, in Webster, KS to Roy and Goldie (Bray) Lowry. He married Ann Post on February 23, 1951, in Logan, KS. They were blessed with 7 children: Don, Pat, Kristie, John, Ginger, Angela, and Carol.

Oct 21, 2024

Diana Fae (Smith) Simoneau passed away on October 21, 2024. She was born in Colorado on February 2, 1948, to Erman and Elizabeth (Staab) Smith. Married to Jerome Simoneau and blessed with sons Rick and Justin Simoneau.

Diana was known for her strong work ethic; she found joy and compassion, advocating for everyone’s wellbeing. Diana’s...

Oct 18, 2024

Ada (Sally) Louise Strutt, of Hays, KS and formerly of Stockton, KS, passed away with family at her side on October 18, 2024, at Hays Medical Center, at the age of 83. She was born on August 29, 1941, in Charles City, Iowa. She was raised mostly in Stockton by her parents Orville and Maxine (Gilles) Kenworthy. Ada married...

Oct 16, 2024

Kori Bigge, 49, Stockton, Kansas, was born August 2, 1975, in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Tim and Marlyn Karstetter. Kori passed away October 16, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri after a brief illness.

She grew up in McPherson, Kansas and graduated from McPherson High School in 1993. Kori attended Pittsburg State...

Oct 15, 2024

Cary W. Blue, 75, of Woodston, KS, formerly rural Shelton, NE, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Our beloved Cary Blue tragically left us unexpectedly on October 15, 2024. He had just celebrated his 75th birthday. Cary was born October 4, 1949, to Raymond and Nedra (Ramsey) Blue. He had one sister Marcene Bauer.

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Oct 15, 2024

Gene Charles Jaco passed away on October 15, 2024, in Hays, Kansas at the age of 92. He was born on September 27, 1932, to Harry Morris and Inez Marie (Brown) Jaco in Nowata, Oklahoma. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Maureen Mock on June 17, 1951, at the First Christian Church in Plainville and the couple was...