Obituaries

Dec 17, 2021

Blaine A. Mathes, died on December 17, 2021 in Reno, Nevada. He was born December 23, 1960 in Kinsley, Kansas, the son of Duane and Susan (Hearn) Mathes. Blaine spent his school years in Kinsley graduating in 1979 from Kinsley High School.  Blaine then joined the United States Coast Guard for four years.

Blaine is survived by...

Dec 13, 2021

Annette M. Burkhart, born September 8th, 1962 in Dodge City, passed away from cancer December 13th surrounded by her loved ones. Daughter of Francis and Flora Ricke, youngest of nine. Survived by the love of her life, Roger Burkhart, united in marriage for 37 years. Three Children Derek James Burkhart (Holly), Ashley Marie Walker (Aaron), William Francis Burkhart (Cassandra)....

Dec 6, 2021

Shirley Sparke Carpenter went home to be with Our Lord on December 6, 2021. She was born April 27, 1935, the daughter of Elmer and Ada May (Zion) Sparke. She was the 3rd of 4 children, two older brothers and one younger sister. She was raised on a farm south of Kinsley. Shirley graduated from Nursing School at St....

Nov 3, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Boman (Quintero) 57, passed away November 3, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center due to complications of pneumonia.

She was born on April 19, 1964, at Edwards County Hospital in Kinsley, Kansas, to Joe and Ramona Quintero. She was a sister to three brothers Leonard, Allen, Paul, and one sister Margaret.

Mary graduated from...

Oct 28, 2021

Walter James (Jim) Mowrey, 91, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the home of Thomas Mowrey, his youngest son.  There will be a committal service at the Hillside Cemetery outside Kinsley, Kansas on Friday, November 5th at 2 pm.

Jim was born March 6, 1930 to Magnus and Carrie Bell Mowrey in Rozel, Kansas.  Jim was...

Oct 17, 2021

Loving and lively grandmother, mother and sister Jean Lorraine Werner passed away in her Kinsley, KS home on October 17, 2021, 2 days before her 75th birthday.

Jean was born to Clara and Clarence “Shorty” Michaelis in Dodge City, KS. After graduating high school in Kinsley, Jean attended Fort Hays State University where she attained a Bachelors...

Oct 10, 2021

Robert Lee Rosenhamer, 76, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 in Kinsley, KS.

He was born on February 16, 1945 in Wichita, KS. the son of George and Ida Rosenhamer.

He married Carolyn O'Mara on February 10, 1968, after returning home from 2 years of service in the Army. He was stationed in Okinawa....

Oct 2, 2021

Bradley Dale Peterson was born into this world to Frank LaMoyne (Pete) and Alice Marie (Eslinger) Peterson on August 6th, 1962 in Kinsley, KS. Brad peacefully passed from this life on October 2nd, 2021 at The Ranch House in Garden City, KS.

Brad worked for the City of Kinsley for many years and enjoyed serving on the...

Jul 28, 2021

Louis Ralph Wetzel, 79, died July 28, 2021 at his home. He was born April 4, 1942 in rural Ford County, Kansas, the son of Harry William and Helen(Kuhn) Wetzel. Louis was a 1960 graduate of Offerle High School. He married Gertrude Ann Schmidt on October 26, 1963 in rural Offerle. They owned and operated a farm and ranch...

Jul 3, 2021

Jacob Byron Roenbaugh, 89, passed away on July 3, 2021, at his home in Kinsley Kansas after a short illness. He was born at his childhood home in Fellsburg, Kansas on Nov. 6, 1931. He was the son of Mildred and Gordon Roenbaugh. He spent his childhood in Fellsburg, helping his parents on the farm, and developing a work...

Jun 11, 2021

Robert O. Bernatzki, 87, passed away on June 11, 2021, at the Edwards County Medical Center, Kinsley. He was born March 24, 1934 in Kinsley, KS. the son of Theodore and Elsie (Pickard) Bernatzki.

Robert is survived by one son Terry Bernatzki of Offerle, Kansas, two daughters Debbie Hildenbrand and husband Tom Hildenbrand of Kinsley, Kansas, and...

Jun 11, 2021

Linda S. Dill, 63, passed away on June 11, 2021 at the Edwards County Medical Center in Kinsley. She was born on May 6, 1958 in Kinsley, the daughter of James and Hazel (Moore) Schroth. Linda worked many jobs; mother, a butcher, a cook and bartender, and many years as a home health care provider. She went to school...

Jun 8, 2021

Evelyn Caroline (Proberts) Crockett, 89, passed away on June 8, 2021, at Medicalodge in Kinsley, KS. Born in Edwards County on February 26, 1932, she was the daughter of Earl and Mable (Krupp) Proberts. She graduated from Kinsley High School in 1951 and married Edgar E. Crockett on June 2 that same year, in Kinsley. Evelyn was a loving...

Jun 4, 2021

Marjorie A. (Hirsh) Senich passed away June 4, 2021 at her home in Kinsley, KS.

Born September 26, 1954 at Edwards County Hospital. She was the daughter of Don and Ruth (Miller) Hirsh. She graduated from Kinsley High School in 1972 and attended Dodge City Community College. She was a phlebotomist and truck driver. She enjoyed reading,...

Jun 3, 2021

Chris A. Spence, 64, passed away June 3, 2021, at the Medicalodge of Kinsley, Kansas.

He was born January 13, 1957, at Larned, Kansas; the son of Roger J. and Marjorie (Josefiak) Spence.  He graduated from Pawnee Heights High School, Rozel, in 1975.  An over-the-road trucker for more than 40 years.  Chris drove in all 49 states...

May 1, 2021

Elvira J. Setzkorn, 88, died May 1, 2021 in Pratt, KS. She was born June 1, 1932 near Offerle, KS. The daughter of Harry and Helen Wetzel.  She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Offerle, and the Ladies aid sewing group.  She married Delbert Setzkorn on June 4, 1950.  They ran a dairy farm for many years where...

Apr 14, 2021

Kevin Wayne Litzenberger, 58, died April 14, 2021, at his home in Kinsley, KS.  He was born October 10, 1962, in Dodge City, KS. the son of Wayne and Mary (Howard) Litzenberger.

Kevin loved nature, fishing, kittens and traveling throughout the country appreciating all its beauty. Kevin had accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior.  Kevin is survived...

Apr 11, 2021

Peggy R. Kirk, 73, passed away on April 11, 2021, at her home in Kinsley, KS. She was born May 29, 1947, in Dodge City the daughter of Jack and Miriam (Sommers) Robinson. She was a retired teacher. She married Jerry Kirk on May 27, 1972 in Dodge City, KS. he preceded her in death.

She is...

Apr 11, 2021

David Wayne Gugins, 60, passed away at his home in Lewis, KS. on April 11, 2021. He was born July 4, 1960, in Oswego, KS. the son of Earl and Donna (Bryant) Gugins.

He loved his family, life, Christ and Native American roots. His passion was helping people, driving truck and working on radiators.

He...

Mar 17, 2021

Donald V Phillips 1947-2021

Donald Phillips passed away on March 17, 2021 at the age of 73 in the Villages, Florida.  His battle with health issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with jokes, a smile, laughter and strength until the end

Don was born in Oregon City, Oregon, to Phyllis...