Obituaries

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...

Oct 9, 2024

Robert Paul Davis, 69, passed away on October 9, 2024, at his home in Plainville, Kansas. He was born on November 3, 1954, to Robert Russell and Myrtle Hilda (Kibler) Davis in Hialeah, Florida. His twin brother, Russell Paul Davis died shortly after birth. Robert married Jill J. Walz on September 10, 2015.

Robert grew...

Oct 8, 2024

Peter George “Petra” Mohlmann, of Stockton, KS, passed away on October 8, 2024, at Redbud Village in Plainville, KS, at the age of 71. He was born on May 5, 1953, in Hutchinson, KS.

Petra grew up in Hutchinson, Augusta, and Wichita, KS and graduated from Augusta High School in 1971. He worked as a...

Sep 24, 2024

Noel Odette Chaput, of Plainville, KS, passed away on September 24, 2024, in Plainville. He was born on September 1, 1936, to Alex and Louise (Odette) Chaput in Concordia, KS. He attended Concordia Catholic Schools, and married Carolyn Marlene Campbell on June 9, 1956, excited to start a family of their own.

Odette began working...

Sep 22, 2024

Garry Michael Mahoney, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on February 26, 1935, Garry grew up in Dorrance, Kansas, the eldest of three children to Regina and Elmo Mahoney.

Growing up on the family farm, Garry was inquisitive, mischievous, and always...

Sep 21, 2024

Karen Kay (LeRoy) Westhusin passed away on September 21, 2024, at Redbud Village in Plainville, KS, at the age of 60. She was born on October 21, 1963, to Kenneth Ray and Orpha Alice (Witt) LeRoy in Great Bend, KS. Karen married Fred R. Westhusin on December 29, 1995, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. They were...

Sep 15, 2024

Brett David Gartrell, of Stockton, KS, passed away on September 15, 2024, at his home in rural Rooks County, at the age of 40. He was born on February 3, 1984, in Phillipsburg, Kansas, to Gregg and Susan Gartrell, the second of their three children.

Brett attended school in Stockton where he was a member...

Sep 12, 2024

Joshua Vincent Hrabe passed away on September 12, 2024, at his home in Plainville, KS, at the age of 38. He was born on September 8, 1986, to Ronald and Raina (Mongeau) Hrabe in Plainville. He married Terri Kenney on September 17, 2011, in Plainville. They were blessed with three children: Jarron, Annabella and Blake.

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