Obituaries

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...

Mar 6, 2021

“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” - Abraham Lincoln

Cindy passed away of natural causes on Saturday, March 6. Her contributions to the lives of many include her overwhelming love for life and her giving nature. Cindy is survived by her son, Ty Downey, and...

Feb 28, 2021

Ethel L. Sparke, 87, died February 28, 2021 at Kinsley, KS. she was born October 2, 1933 in Haviland, KS. the daughter of Ola C. and Golda L. (Frazier) Busby. Ethel married Elmer L. Sparke in Raton, New Mexico. Survivors include; Husband Elmer, four sons; Steven Sparke and wife Shirley, Scott Sparke and wife Kyle, Brian Sparke and wife...

Feb 27, 2021

Eleanor J. Hogan, age 84, passed away in Kinsley, Kansas on Saturday, February 27, 2021. She was born June 24, 1936, the daughter of James H. and Mary F. (“Mamie”) Gleason Hogan of the St. Mary’s community in rural Hodgeman County, Kansas.

After her freshman year at Spearville High School, she went on to graduate from Mt....

Jan 15, 2021

Long time Kinsley resident, Jennie Amaro, 93, was peacefully wrapped in God’s arms on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Wesley Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. She was born June 20, 1927 to Roman and Josefa (Martinez) Gonzalez. She grew up as the second oldest of seven siblings and attended grade school in Granada, Colorado. After school, Jennie and her sister,...

Jan 8, 2021

Donald Lawrence Streit died Friday night January 8, 2021 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law in Hays, KS.

Donald was born on August 24, 1939 in Tipton, KS. to Leo H. and Gertrude (Gasper) Streit. He graduated from Tipton High School in 1957 and from St. Mary's of the Plains in Dodge City, KS. with...

Jan 4, 2021

It is with great sorrow to announce that Genaro Holguin Ramirez has passed away on January 4, 2021 at age of 58. Genaro Holguin Ramirez passed away at home in his horse stables. He was born on September 19, 1962 in Via Matamoros, Chihuahua the son of Adolfo Holguin and Elisa Holguin Ramirez. Genaro is preceded in death by...

2021

Juanita Miller passed away July 28th, 2021 at the age of 86 at home with her daughter and son-in-law at her side.  She was born in December 1934 on the family farm near Lewis, Kansas parents Wylie and Fern.

Juanita is survived by daughter Melissa and her husband Rob of Pawnee Rock, son Charlie of Lewis, and...

Dec 29, 2020

Wilda Emma Bartman, 89, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the Newton Medical Center from Covid.  She lived the majority of her life in Kinsley/Offerle.  She was born in Spearville, Kansas on September 19, 1931 to William and Ruth (Hedges) Rabe.  She grew up on a farm south of Offerle.  She graduated from Offerle High School and Salt...

Dec 29, 2020

Bonnie Jean Worley Huntley, 89, passed away December 29, 2020 at the Edwards County Medical Center in Kinsley.

She was born September 15, 1931 the daughter of Andrew (Pete) and Mrytle Scott Worley. Her formative years were in Hunnewell, Kansas, where she graduated from high school.

Bonnie was married to John Milo Huntley at Ponca...

Dec 26, 2020

James L. Sanko 75, of Spearville, died Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Western Plains Medical Complex, Dodge City.

He was born November 11, 1945 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Dodge City, Kansas, son of Leo W. and Alice A. (James) Sanko.

He attended grade school at St. John’s Catholic School and Spearville High School, graduating...

Dec 17, 2020

Virginia Ann Copp Gillett Gleason, 90, died December 17, 2020 at Edwards County Medical Center in Kinsley.  She was born July 8, 1930 in Dodge City the daughter of William C. and Edna Ree (Smiley) Copp.  Virginia graduated from Kinsley High School in 1948.  She attended The University of Kansas School of Pharmacy and graduated in May 1950 where...

Dec 16, 2020

Diane Louise Beck, 63, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2020 at her home in San Pedro, California.  She is survived by her sister Michelle Gretchen Beck and brother Gary Eugene Beck.  Diane was a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, where she earned an AA Degree in Culinary Arts in 1980 and...