Obituaries
Connie L. Fisher
May 26, 2026
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William Gene Lutes
May 26, 2026
William Gene Lutes, 89, died May 26, 2026 at Andover Life Care in Andover, Kansas. William was born on September 11, 1936 in Whiteland, Indiana to Vernon Ray Lutes and Ruby Donell Combs. He was one of four children having two brothers and a sister.
He attended the Whiteland, Indiana High School and graduated with the class of 1954.
William was a...
Ralph Ray Vincent
May 25, 2026
Ralph Ray Vincent 81, died on May 25, 2026 at home under hospice care. He was born on September 20, 1944 in Woodson County, Kansas to Lawrence R. Vincent and Adelia (Boyer) Vincent.
Ralph graduated from Yates Center, Kansas High School. He worked as a ranch hand most of his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister...
Karrie Jean Metz
May 20, 2026
No services at this time. Please take time and sign her online guest book. Thank You
Roger Lynn Peters
May 18, 2026
Roger Lynn Peters, 69 passed away at his home on Monday, May 18, 2026. He was born in Hillsboro, Kansas on June 7, 1956, to Harvey Peters and Lillian (Funk) Peters. He was one of four children, along with a sister, Arlene and two brothers, Dwight and Donald.
Roger attended Hillsboro High School and graduated in 1974 and attended one year...
John J Gronau, Jr.
May 17, 2026
John J Gronau Jr, 83 passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Wheat State Manor in Whitewater, Kansas. He was born on August 6, 1942, in Newton, Kansas to John J Gronau Sr. and Bernadine (Waner) Gronau. He had one brother, Bernard.
He attended Whitewater High School and graduated in the class of 1961. He was employed as a grain...
Elaine Ann Backhus
May 12, 2026
Elaine Ann Backhus, 81 passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Good Samaritan in Hays, Kansas. She was born March 24, 1945, in Herington, Kansas to Clifford and Evelyn (Hamm) Platz. Elaine was the eldest of 6 born to the family.
Throughout her childhood, Elaine and her siblings created fond memories on the farm east of Delevan. While living there...
James Clayton Strome
May 11, 2026
James Clayton Strome was born July 24, 1958, in Topeka, Kansas, to Clayton and Mildred (Barnett) Strome. He was the second of three sons born to the family: John, James, and Rob. James was baptized during his childhood years.
Throughout his childhood, James and his brothers spent countless weekends with their father, Clayton, camping, hunting, fishing, and trapping—creating memories that would...
Nancy E Entz
May 11, 2026
Nancy Elaine Entz was the first of 6 children born to Bill and Dorothy Entz on October 4, 1951. She grew up on the same farm on which her father was raised. Her sister, Margie, came along 11 months later and then came 4 brothers, Charles, Alan, Andy and James. Nancy was so thankful to be born to parents who...
Edna Polston
May 9, 2026
Edna Julia (Stroda) Polston, 93 passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Abilene, Kansas. She was born January 8, 1933, the daughter of Vernon Peter and Gladys Marie (Smith) Stroda in Hope, Kansas. She went to Union Valley School through 7th grade and graduated from Hope High School in 1950. Edna then attended Kansas...
Everett Wayne Hubbard
Apr 22, 2026
Everett Wayne Hubbard was born February 11, 1934 on his parents’ farm in Wilmore, Kansas to Everett Willard Hubbard and Maude Verona (Heck) Hubbard. Wayne was baptized at Wilmore Methodist Church.
At the age of 2, the family moved to Alvin, Texas to run a dairy farm. In 1940 they moved back to the family farm in Wilmore. Wayne attended all...
Judith Joan Bish Priest
Apr 18, 2026
Judith Joan Bish Priest December 24, 1935 – April 18, 2026 Judith Joan Bish Priest was born on Christmas Eve in Wichita, Kansas, to Esther Schuessler Bish and Howard Bish. Several years later she was joined by her beloved younger sister, Diane. From an early age, Judy was nurtured in classical music and in the things of God. She learned...
Wesley Phillips
Apr 2, 2026
Wesley H. Phillips, 74, of Herington, KS, passed away on April 2, 2026, after over ten years of battling cancer. He was born on November 6, 1951, at Hospital Nobo in Oranjestad, Aruba. He was the second son of Vernon E. and Betty L. McKee Phillips, and is preceded in death by his parents and younger sister, Maureen Phillips.
Wes spent...
Shirley Geist
Mar 13, 2026
Shirley Rose Geist, 79, of Herington, Kansas, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. She was born June 29, 1946, in Beloit, Kansas, to Eddie and Martha Hughes.
Shirley attended Downs High School and graduated in 1965, where she was a member of the majorettes and known as a premier baton twirler. On July 10, 1965, she married Don Geist in...
Deborah Katherine Schlicht
Mar 12, 2026
Debi Schlicht 68, of Roxbury Ks passed away peacefully at home on Thursday March 12, 2026, surrounded by her family and her dogs.
Debrorah Katherine Scheier was born in Wichita, Ks on May 26, 1957 to Lewis and Mary Ann (Dolly) Scheier. She was the first of five children born into this union, she gained a brother and sister when her...
Teresa Medina
Mar 12, 2026
Teresa’s life began on January 21, 1938, in Guanajuato, Mexico. She is the daughter of Alberto and Gavina (Aza) Perez. Teresa worked at Town & Country Café, in Florence, along with the Library, Florence City Hall and Williams Service. Teresa also worked as a seamstress for the Marion Dry Cleaners. She was a faithful member of Holy Family Parish where...
John Henry Rose
Mar 11, 2026
John’s life began on September 17, 1937, in Ravia, OK. He was the son of Austin T. and Jeffie Jewel (Wilson) Rose. John graduated from Plainview School in1955 and enlisted in the United States Navy shorty after graduation. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1955 – 1958. During his Navy enlistment, he was united in marriage...
Keith Hurst
Mar 1, 2026
Keith’s life began on May 4, 1961, in Peabody. He was the son of Alcy J. and Barbara J. (Henderson) Hurst. Keith attended school in Peabody and worked construction for Prestress Concrete Construction for many years. He enjoyed ice cold beer, his smokes, riding his bike, listening to the radio. On Sundays during football season he’d cheer loudly for the...
