Obituaries

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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Aug 26, 2024

Ruby Belle Hageman Mosher was born July 20, 1928, in Stockton, Kansas to Edward C. VI and Jesse Rae Maris Hageman. She passed away at the age of 96, at Redbud Village in Plainville on August 26, 2024.

Ruby graduated from Stockton High School with the Class of 1946. On October 19, 1947, she married...

Aug 25, 2024

Todd J. Van Schuyver passed away on August 25, 2024, at his home in Plainville, KS, at the age of 46. He was born on January 12, 1978, to Anna Gravatt in Salina, KS. He was adopted by David and Mary (Staab) Van Schuyver.

Todd grew up in Plainville and graduated from Plainville High School...

Aug 23, 2024

George Duane Harris passed away on August 23, 2024, at his home in Stockton, KS. He was born on August 28, 1943, in Stafford, Kansas to George William and Edna Pearl (Flanders) Harris.

Duane joined the U.S. Air Force in 1965. He served as a Staff-Sergeant in Thailand during the Vietnam War. After his discharge,...

Aug 18, 2024

Patrick Alan “Pat” Thayer, Stockton, KS, passed away on August 18, 2024, at Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO, at the age of 67. He was born on November 12, 1956, to Austin R. and Imogene P. (Bird) Thayer in Omaha, NE. He married Lorna Hahn on March 16, 1980, in Stockton. They were blessed with four children:...

Aug 11, 2024

Marianne Werner, of Codell, Kansas passed away on August 11, 2024, at the Olathe Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas, at the age of 54. She was born on May 9, 1970, to David and Ann (Weis) Miller in Salina, Kansas.

Marianne grew up in Salina, Kansas. She attended Salina South High School, later receiving her...