Obituaries

Sep 25, 2019

Dennis J. Schaller, 64, of Kinsley, KS passed away Wednesday, September 25th, 2019, in Kinsley, KS.

Dennis was born December 13, 1954 to Henry “Dutch” Schaller and Helen Fox Schaller in Kinsley, KS. He grew up on a farm outside of Offerle, KS with his parents, 2 brothers, and sister.

A graduate from Kinsley High...

Sep 15, 2019

Robert Leon Kallaus (Bob) was born October 25, 1935 in Parsons, Kansas to Robert F. and Marie (Schinstock) Kallaus. He passed away in his home on September 15, 2019.

The family moved to Kinsley in 1944 to a farm in the St. Peter and Paul area, where all the Kallaus children attended school. Bob graduated from Kinsley...

Sep 10, 2019

David Patrick Werner, 76, died September 10,2019, at his home in Offerle. He was preceded in death by his father, Hugo, his dear mother, Laura Crissman Werner, and two older brothers, William and Gary. Survivors include his wife, Bonita of the home, and siblings, Lois Warner of Boise, Idaho, Sue (Fred) Nystrom of Dodge City, KS, Timothy of Tucson,...

Aug 28, 2019

Jon Thomas Long, died on August 28, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, KS. He was born to Maurice “Butch” Long and Rita (Clites) Miller on March 17, 1967 in Hutchinson, KS. Jon and Cheryl Louise (Kalinec) Long were united in marriage on February 12, 1994 in Alice, TX. From this union three children were born; Megan Skylar, Miranda...

Aug 19, 2019

Jason Lee Rowland

Jason was released from his Earthly bonds on August 19th, 2019 in Hutchinson, Kansas. He was born on June 17th, 1985 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Jason loved watching any sport and playing video games. He was a devoted Tennessee...

Aug 17, 2019

Ruth Ellen Brown, 91, died August 17, 2019 at Medicalodge of Kinsley. She was born July 8, 1928, in Hodgeman County near Jetmore, KS. the daughter of Amel and Ellen (Webber) Kreger. Ruth attended Buckner Valley school through the 8th grade and Dodge City Junior High. Her freshman year she moved to Raymond, KS. and graduated high school at...

Jun 27, 2019

J. Melvin Gleason, 83, died Thursday, June 27, 2019 in Kinsley, Kansas. He was born May 26, 1936 to John and Anne Marie (Antone) Gleason. On December 10, 1965, Gleason married the love of his life, Ann Lee (Bolding) Jones in Phoenix, Arizona. She survives.

Melvin Gleason was preceded in death by his parents, his step-father, Jack...

Jun 10, 2019

Connie Marie Smith was born February 26th, 1946 in Dodge City, KS. To Raymond and Berniece (Powers) Wilson Logan. She left this world to be with the love of her life, Tom, on June 10th, 2019.

She graduated Kinsley High School in May of 1964. After attending Brown Mackie College in Salina, KS. She married her soul...

May 6, 2019

Loretta J. Leith of Wichita, Kansas passed away peacefully at home on May 6th, 2019 at the age of 73. She was born on February 13th, 1946 the daughter of Merle and Betty Sloan of Lewis, Kansas they preceded her in death. She lived in Edwards County through her young adulthood before moving to Wichita with her family. She...

Apr 13, 2019

Larry W. Houdeshell, 79, died April 13, 2019 at Edwards County Medical Center in Kinsley, KS.  He was born on February 4, 1940 in Kinsley, KS. the son of Roy and Ola Marie (Rushing) Houdeshell.  He was a longtime law enforcement officer.  On March 4, 1963 he married Rita C. Everett in Dodge City, KS. she preceded Larry in...

Mar 17, 2019

Donald W. Schmidt, 88, passed away March 17, 2019 at his home in Offerle, KS. He was born on October 1, 1930 in Spearville, KS. The son of Paul Herman and Anna Marie (Suppes) Schmidt. On January 10, 1956 he married V. Jeane Kopsky in Offerle, KS. She survives. He is also survived by five children; Matt (Marge) Schmidt,...

Feb 23, 2019

Margaret (Marge) Catherine Brake, 73, a 40-year resident of Las Vegas, passed away at home unexpectedly on Saturday, February 23, 2019. She was born February 13, 1946, in Kansas the fifth child of Anthony and Rose Marie Brake of Kinsley, KS. Marge graduated with an Aerospace Engineering degree and a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Kansas in...

Feb 21, 2019

Danny Lynn Gilkey was born March 6, 1966 in Larned, KS.  He passed away in the Good Samaritan Home in Hays, KS. after many health issues.

Dan which he preferred to be called was an over the road trucker till health issues started taking over.

He resided in Phillipsburg, KS. with his companion, health care...

Feb 13, 2019

Dale L. Steele, Sr.

Dale was born on August 29, 1948, in Ford, Kansas, to Benjamin and Minnie Steele. He passed away on February 13, 2019, at Pioneer Lodge in Coldwater, Ks. Dale lived in Ford and graduated from Ford High School in 1966 along with his twin brother Gayle. Dale was self employed from...

Feb 11, 2019

Donald Kent Cooper, 85, Gardner, KS passed on February 11, 2019. He was born in Eldorado, KS on July 23, 1933, the fourth child of Jenkin Harold Cooper and Meta Jean Templeton. When Don was 4 years old his divorced father married Agnes May Plympton Shane and this union brought another older sister into the family. Shortly after their...

Feb 9, 2019

Elnora Southard, 98, died February 9, 2019 at the Bethel Home in Montezuma, KS. She was born March 7, 1920 near Offerle, KS. The daughter of William Frank and Amelia (Krengel) Nall. Elnora was one of three siblings born to William and Amelia. A sister Rose Tasset preceded her in death and she is survived by a brother Frank...

Feb 2, 2019

Linda Carole (Ingraham) Case, loving wife, friend, and companion of her husband of 54 years, passed away quietly in the comfort of her home in Peoria, Arizona February 2, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Colin Case, daughter, Teresa Moore, son, Kirby Case, her granddaughter Taylor Staley, and two sisters Diane Schnoebelen and Sharon Miller.  She will be...

Jan 28, 2019

Wanda Kerry (Oden) Arensman, 63, died January 28, 2019 at Kinsley, KS.  She was born August 21, 1955 in Sterling, KS. the daughter  Jesse A. and Georgia E. (Morris) Oden.  She is survived by her husband Darrell Arensman of Kinsley, KS., five children; Gene Spencer of Oklahoma, Kerry Leann of Oklahoma, Ricky Spencer of Oklahoma, Sam Argueta of Texas,...

Jan 23, 2019

Velda Darlene Updegrove, 84, beloved wife and mother, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Velda was born on February 7, 1934 to Edgar Earl & Hermenia Erway at the family farm in Rozel, Kansas. Velda met and later married the love of her life, William G. Updegrove, Jr. on June 14, 1951 at her parent’s...

Jan 16, 2019

Charlene was born July 28, 1936 at the family home where she lived in Lewis, KS. until her death on Jan. 16, 2019 when she left to be with her savior.  The Daughter of Wayne Oran and Esther Marrion (Ary) Bell.  She is survived by one brother John L. (Monty) Bell and wife Barb of Lewis, KS., one nephew...