Obituaries

Feb 8, 2018

Lloyd H. Putter, 92, died February 8, 2018 at Medicalodge of Kinsley.  He was born December 26, 1925 in Kinsley, KS. the son of Frank and Erna (Tucktenhagen) Putter.  Lloyd served his country in the United States Army in World War II.

Lloyd is survived by three sons; Lloyd M. Putter of New Castle, OK., Jerry Putter...

Jan 16, 2018

Donna Smith, 77, went to be with the Lord January 16, 2018 at Diversicare Healthcare Center in Larned, KS. Donna was born September 19, 1940 at Larned, KS. She was the fourth of five children born to Bertha Burns and Milton Smith. Donna came from humble beginnings, in addition to being handicaped. The family moved to Kinsley in 1948...

2018

In Loving Memory of

Betty Joyce Sparke Mollohan

Born January 11, 1940 in Cherokee, Oklahoma

Mom peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones in her home October 16, 2018 in Houston, TX

Graveside services May 25, 2019 at 11:00am Wayne Cemetery,...

2018

Lana Z. Parker , 79 , died Dec. 13 , 2018, at Dodge City , Ks. She was born Aug. 29 , 1939, in Selden , Ks to Winslow and Zola (Ritter) Aumiller. She is preceded in death by son Andrew, daughter Shirley, grandson Kyle, her parents, brothers and sister. She married Dickie L. Parker on July 1, 1987....

Dec 31, 2017

Rose Marie Elpers, a long-time resident of the Kinsley area, died Sunday the 31st of December 2017 at the Edwards County Hospital in Kinsley.

Rosie was born on February 15, 1933 north of Kinsley, the daughter of Carl N. and Bertha M. (Herbers) Tasset.

She was a homemaker and member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church,...

Dec 31, 2017

Raynard (Sonny) Dykes, 87 died Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Medicalodge of Kinsley.  Sonny was born November 11, 1930 in Gladbrook, Iowa to Floyd and Clara (Casebeer) Dykes.  On March 3, 1957 Sonny married Betty Davis at the Assembly of God Church in McCracken, KS.

He retired from the Lewis Co-op in 2002.

Sonny is...

Dec 29, 2017

Pete Munoz Castaneda, 84, died December 29th, 2017 at Via Christi St. Francis Medical Center in Wichita, KS, surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Pete was born February 23rd, 1933, in Lewis, KS to Jose and Manuela Castaneda. On January 3rd, 1953, he married Julia Viegra at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Larned, KS. Pete is survived...

Dec 20, 2017

Nancy Kregar, daughter of Kenneth and Thelma Springer passed away December 20th at Wesley Hospital in Wichita Kansas Nancy was an homemaker, a supertots teacher, she worked as a florist, a waitress and was a sidekick for the Kregar’s Carpentry with her husband Lawerence Kregar for 46 years. Nancy also delivered the Dodge and Hutch paper for many years....

Dec 18, 2017

Gordon L. Coats, age 90, died Monday at Mount Hope Nursing Center in Mount Hope, Kansas. Gordon was born at home in Fellsburg, Kansas on September 21, 1927 to Clyde and Bersheba Coats. He lived in and around Edwards County, Kansas, until 1942 when he enlisted with the United States Navy, serving in the Pacific theater of World War...

Dec 15, 2017

Vernon Lee Katz

Vernon Lee Katz was born May 11, 1923 on the family farm outside of Offerle, Kansas to Bessie Lee Daley-Katz and Christian Henry Katz. He was the third of three children. He was baptized and later confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church. He attended a country school in Hodgeman county through the sixth grade then...

Dec 4, 2017

Mary L. Tiemann, 84, from Lewis KS. Passed December 4, 2017 at Hays Medical Center. Mary was born and raised on the family farm outside of Lewis. She is a 1952 graduate of Lewis High School and a 1956 graduate of K-State. She married Floyd Tiemann in August 1956 and followed Floyd in his military career settling in El...

Nov 28, 2017

Clayton E. "Buzz" Hamblin went to be with his Lord and Savior November 28, 2017 at his home in Centerview. He was born December 22, 1943 in McPherson, Kansas to Clayton O. and Eloise (Bruce) Hamblin.

Buzz grew up in McPherson where he played baseball during his school years. He attended and graduated from McPherson High School...

Nov 12, 2017

Bobby Lorraine Compton 89 of Kinsley died Sunday, November 12th at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina. He was born in Turon, KS on October 6, 1928 Son of Oscar and Donnie Compton. He was a graduate of Turon High School. Bobby was a US Air Force veteran. He was a hard-working man all his life, a jack of...

Oct 27, 2017

Ann Chacon Molina, 93, died October 27, 2017 at Presbyterian Manor, Arkansas City, Kansas. She was born January 12, 1924 to Manual and Pauline Chacon. A long time resident of Kinsley, Kansas until 2008, she spent the last 9 years of her life residing at the Presbyterian Manor in Arkansas City, Kansas. Ann's sense of humor, infectious laugh and...

Oct 11, 2017

Hazel R. Wetzel, 78, died Oct. 11, 2017 at Medicalodge in Kinsley, KS.  She was born Aug. 25, 1939 on the farm near Offerle, KS. the daughter of Edward & Lillie Wetzel.

Hazel attended Hutchinson Business College and worked for 37 years for West Plains Energy Centel as a secretary.  She enjoyed family, animals and music.

Sep 28, 2017

Aaron C. Frick, 65 died September 28, 2017 in Kinsley, KS. he was born November 12, 1951 in Kinsley, KS. the son of Lester & Vada (Smith) Frick.

Aaron is survived by his mother Vada Frick and a brother Phillip Frick.  He was preceded in death by his father.

Graveside services were held on October...

Sep 9, 2017

Donald W. Strong passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at the Edwards County Medical Center in Kinsley.  He was born February 24, 1937 in Kingman, KS. to Phillip and Anna (Fredelake) Strong.  As a young child they moved to Windthorst to the family farm.  He attended the rural school and later graduated from Windthorst High School.

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Sep 7, 2017

Kendall Kay Norman, 79, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at her home in Burdett, KS. She was born on November 11, 1937 in Burdett, KS to G. Lewis Norman, Sr. and Louise Bauer Norman.

Kendall grew up in Burdett, Kansas. She graduated from Burdett High School in 1955. After high school, she attended Fort Hays...

Aug 27, 2017

Betty Jean (Milhon) Ary, 96, died August 27, 2017 at the Buhler Sunshine Home in Buhler, KS.  She was born August 8, 1921, in Stafford, KS. to Charles and Maggie (Ratcliff) Milhon.  She married Paul W. Ary on May 3, 1942 in Garfield, KS.

Betty was the wife of a farmer and worked outside the home starting...

Aug 22, 2017

John J. Riisoe went home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2017. He was 91 years old. John J. was born April 9, 1926 on a farm 6 miles west of Kinsley, to Fritz and Louise Riisoe. He was the second of three children. He attended the county school down the road (Golden Rod District 47), until...