Obituaries

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...

Dec 16, 2020

Tanner Dean Schinstock

March 19, 1992 – December 16th, 2020

He graduated early from Dodge City High School in 2010. He married Elizabeth McCrorie on May 30th, 2014. They had one son, William Schinstock on April 16th, 2016.

Tanner was employed as a mechanic for Lewis Chevrolet before going to work for his...

Dec 7, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Wayne L. Ravenstein. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 28, 2020

Henry Nick Castaneda of Lewis, Kansas died Saturday, November 28, 2020, in Pratt Medical Center. Nick was born in Lewis on February 27, 1937, the son of Jose and Manuela Munoz Castaneda. He attended Lewis Public School and graduated in 1956.

Him and his sweetheart Rosalie Chacon were married On August 1, 1955 in the Courthouse, then...

Nov 23, 2020

Donald Gilbert Troutman, 88 passed away 23 November, 2020 at Edwards County Hospital. He was born 16 November, 1932 to Edna Lavon and Paul Revere Troutman in Larned Kansas.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Robin Lane Troutman, one daughter, Lori Jo Kelly, and one great grandchild Chance Lane Fox.

He...

Nov 14, 2020

Peggy Lee (Ary) Arensman, 83, passed away on November 14, 2020 at Medicalodge of Kinsley. She was born March 8, 1937 in Belpre, KS. the daughter of Leroy and Harriett Helen (Hawley) Ary Johnson. She graduated from Lewis High School. She married Marvin Arensman on August 15, 1955. They were married for 62 years before his death in 2017....

Nov 7, 2020

Rose Marie (Heueisen) Hogan 91 years old June 24, 1929 to November 7, 2020 born in Great Bend to Frank and Julia (McFadden) Heueisen married Edward Hogan on November 20, 1947.  A brother Charles and wife Maxine Heueisen and a son Donald all preceded her. Daughters Diane Hogan and Jeanne (Keith) DeMarco sons Duane, Terry (Janice) and Gary survive....

Nov 6, 2020

Kieron Bernard Butler, 71, passed away on November 6, 2020, at Leisure Homestead in St. John, Kansas. Kieron was born December 31, 1948, in Hendon, England, to parents Reginald and Kitty (O'Riordan) Butler.

In 1977, Kieron and his then wife Barbara moved to the United States with their two young children. The family became U.S. citizens in...

Oct 30, 2020

Martin Rodriguez, 71, passed away October 30, 2020 in Corpus Christi, TX. after a long battle with cancer.  He was born November 19, 1948 to Maria and Severo Rodriguez in General Trias, Chihuahua, Mexico.

He was a retired journeyman electrician and loved his family and the many pets he had throughout the years.

Martin is...