Obituaries

Jan 6, 2019

Ona Evelayn Cross (Baird) was born on November 22, 1922 in Larned, Kansas to John Norris Baird and Clara (Spangler) Baird. Ona was raised on the farm 3 miles east of Larned.  She attended District #6 grade school, then Larned High School. Her senior year, she moved to Boulder, Colorado with her great aunt, and graduated from Boulder High...

Jan 1, 2019

Rickey Robert Paddock, born December 2, 1956 in Kinsley, KS. to Tom & Pearl Paddock.  He was preceded in death by his father and mother.  Rick had five children that survive; Kenneth Fagan of Wichita, KS., Derek Fagan of Kinsley, KS., Susan Schweder of Overland Park, KS., Rebecca Wray of McLean, TX and Ginny Smith of Kinsley, KS., and...

Dec 28, 2018

James Raymond Gleason, 96, died Friday, December 28, 2018. He was born January 18, 1922 to James Daniel and Helen (Quealy) Gleason. He was a World War II veteran, having graduated early from Fort Hays State University to enlist in the U. S. Army Air Corp. He served in India and China as an airplane mechanic. On May 23,...

Dec 25, 2018

Rodney Ray Spreier, 68, died unexpectedly on December 25, 2018 while visiting his family for the holidays. Rodney was born November 22, 1950 in Dodge City, KS to Gilbert and Barbara Spreier. He is proceded in death by his father and his grandparents. Rodney is survived by his wife Sherry Spreier, Mother Barbara Montgomery Davenport, Bucklin, KS, daughters Lezlie...

Dec 18, 2018

Margaret Elvine Lemke Schnoebelen, age 99, left this world on December 18, 2018 in New Castle, DE after living a full, interesting and enjoyable life.  Margaret was born to Emmaline Schlump and Peter Lemke September 29, 1919, in Muscoda, WI.  She graduated from Muscoda High School and attended Madison, WI Business College.  After taking a civil service exam she...

Dec 8, 2018

Clutch Joseph Klenke, age 13, died on Saturday, December 8, 2018 in Kinsley, KS. He was born on July 13, 2005, in Dodge City, Kansas, the son of Preston Klenke and Anastatia (Potts) Russell. Clutch was a member of the first United Methodist Church in Dodge City, Kansas. Survivors include one sister Alyssa Klenke of Kinsley, brother Carson Russell...

Dec 8, 2018

Kenneth D. Wilder, 51, died December 8, 2018 he was born on June 27, 1967 in Larned, KS. the son of Walter E. and Shirley S. (Berry) Wilder.  Kenneth is survived by his mother Shirley Wilder of Garfield, KS. two sons; Bryan of Towanda, KS. and Kyle of Great Bend, KS. three brother's; Raymond, Earnest and Mark Wilder, three...

Nov 23, 2018

Dorothy was born December 24, 1916 at Rozel, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Haun Blattner and the fourth of ten children. She graduated from Rozel High School in 1934, went to Fort Hays College for one year and then returned to Rozel to help at the Blattner grocery store. She was baptized in the Rozel Baptist Church where...

Oct 27, 2018

Leonard L “Jack” Lancaster

Leonard Leon Lancaster, age 95, of Fayetteville passed away Saturday October 27, 2018 in Fayetteville. He was born May 29, 1923 in Kinsley, Kansas the son of Frederick P and Emma C Dolechek Lancaster. He is survived by his wife Rita Lancaster; a daughter Cathy Long of Fayetteville; two sisters Luetta Katz and...

Sep 26, 2018

Gale E. “Bim” Carney, 91, died September 26, 2018 at Edwards County Medical Center in Kinsley, KS. he was born February 18, 1927 in Lewis, KS. the son of Phillip E. and Myrtle (Wood) Carney.  Gale graduated from Lewis High School.  That is where he got the nickname of “Bimbo” where he played the elephant in the school play. ...

Sep 23, 2018

LaVern Paul Schmitt, 88, died September 23, 2018 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. He was born June 29, 1930 to Alfons and Hildegard Werner Schmitt. He graduated from Kinsley High School and served in the Korean War for two years before returning home to Kinsley. He enjoyed farming in northern Edwards County for many years before his...

Sep 17, 2018

Harold John Katz, 96, was born August 17, 1922 in Offerle, Kansas to Henry and Mary (Nall) Katz in the family home where he was raised with 2 brothers and 3 sisters and resided until his passing on September 17, 2018. Harold attended a country school near the family homestead.  After school he farmed then worked with the Civilian...

Sep 15, 2018

Donald Leroy Stegman was born September 10, 1937, at Spearville, Kansas, to William Stegman and Margaret Schulte. Donald passed away on September 15, 2018.

Donald attended Offerle High School for two years and then graduated from Saint Mary of the Plains High School in 1955. Shortly after graduation, he joined the Army and was later discharged due...

Sep 6, 2018

Randi Arensman, 52, died September 6, 2018 at her home in Topeka, KS.  She was born June 15, 1966 in Great Bend, KS. the daughter of Marvin and Peggy (Ary) Arensman and grew up on the family farm north of Kinsley, KS.  Randi is survived by her mother Peggy Arensman of Kinsley and three sisters;  Jerri Stegman (Rean) of...

Aug 24, 2018

Farold L. Fox, 95, died August 24, 2018 at Edwards County Medical Center, Kinsley, KS. He was born April 26, 1923 in Newton, KS. He was the son of George and Emma (Nitschke) Fox. He married Vera Chapin January 20, 1944 at the Lewis Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, of the home. Daughters, Terri Wiley (Chuck)...

Jul 22, 2018

Wilma D. Roepka, 88, died Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Medicalodge of Kinsley. She was born December 3, 1929 in Offerle, KS. the daughter of Harry A. and Wilma (Nichols) Roepka. Wilma is survived by Special friend Mickey Hoskins and her Arrowhead West Family. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother James Roepka and a sister...

Jul 5, 2018

Melva Konrade, 99 died July 5, 2018 at Edwards County Medical Center in Kinsley, KS. She was born on February 21, 1919 in St. Leo, KS. the daughter of Albert and Anna (Dressen) Schmidt. She married Alexander Konrade on August 8, 1939 in Wright, KS. He preceded Melva in death. Survivors include a son; David Konrade of Dodge City,...

Jun 5, 2018

Leonard John Benish, 56, died June 5, 2018 at Edwards County Medical Center, Kinsley.  He was born September 27, 1961 at Kinsley, KS. the son of George and Ester (Kisner) Benish.  On September 24, 1988 Leonard married Deanna Bernatzki in Offerle, KS. she survives.  Other survivors include two sons; Bradley A. Benish of Kinsley, KS., and Benjamin Benish of...

May 2, 2018

DAVID L. KAZMAIER

1949-2018

David Lynn Kazmaier, 68, left all pain and suffering behind on May 2, 2018, at his home in Lewis, Kansas.

He was born on May 9, 1949, at Spearville, Kansas to Cecil Wayne and Donna Lucille (Covert) Kazmaier and was a lifetime resident of Lewis. David's career was as...

May 2, 2018

Steven L. Bailey, 62, died May 2, 2018 in Lewis, KS. He was born August 22, 1955 in Spearville, KS. the son of Frank and Barbara Bailey.

Steven is survived by: three daughters Alisha Bailey, Shelly Bailey, and  Samantha Wig; 11 grandchildren; 3 sisters Mara Gill of Marlow, OK, Leanna Holguin of Macksville, KS and Beverly Paradis...