All Obituaries

Margaret Elvine Lemke Schnoebelen, age 99, left this world on December 18, 2018 in New Castle, DE after living a full, interesting and enjoyable life.  Margaret was born to Emmaline Schlump and Peter Lemke September 29, 1919, in Muscoda, WI.  She graduated from Muscoda High School and attended Madison, WI Business College.  After taking a civil service exam she worked at Wisconsin General Hospital in Madison as a secretary, where she met her future husband, Rene E....

Linda Carole (Ingraham) Case, loving wife, friend, and companion of her husband of 54 years, passed away quietly in the comfort of her home in Peoria, Arizona February 2, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Colin Case, daughter, Teresa Moore, son, Kirby Case, her granddaughter Taylor Staley, and two sisters Diane Schnoebelen and Sharon Miller.  She will be deeply missed by all those who loved and knew her. Linda was born in Mobile, Alabama in 1944 where her dad was serving in the...

Larry W. Houdeshell, 79, died April 13, 2019 at Edwards County Medical Center in Kinsley, KS.  He was born on February 4, 1940 in Kinsley, KS. the son of Roy and Ola Marie (Rushing) Houdeshell.  He was a longtime law enforcement officer.  On March 4, 1963 he married Rita C. Everett in Dodge City, KS. she preceded Larry in death.  He is survived by a son, Aaron J. Houdeshell of Colorado Springs, CO. a daughter, Helen Renee Waterman of Phillipsburg, KS. three brothers,...

Donald W. Schmidt, 88, passed away March 17, 2019 at his home in Offerle, KS. He was born on October 1, 1930 in Spearville, KS. The son of Paul Herman and Anna Marie (Suppes) Schmidt. On January 10, 1956 he married V. Jeane Kopsky in Offerle, KS. She survives. He is also survived by five children; Matt (Marge) Schmidt, Anita Brown ( Doug), Luke (Angie) Schimdt, John Schmidt, and Paul (Lisa) Schmidt, 14 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, a sister Dorothy Konrade,...

Danny Lynn Gilkey was born March 6, 1966 in Larned, KS.  He passed away in the Good Samaritan Home in Hays, KS. after many health issues. Dan which he preferred to be called was an over the road trucker till health issues started taking over. He resided in Phillipsburg, KS. with his companion, health care giver, Nancy Quinn for many years. Dan is survived by his mother, Karen of Belpre, KS. one brother Randy Gilkey of Belpre, KS. a nephew Austin Gilkey and family of Macksville, KS....

Dale L. Steele, Sr.        Dale was born on August 29, 1948, in Ford, Kansas, to Benjamin and Minnie Steele. He passed away on February 13, 2019, at Pioneer Lodge in Coldwater, Ks. Dale lived in Ford and graduated from Ford High School in 1966 along with his twin brother Gayle. Dale was self employed from a young age until he retired in 1999. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was always willing to help someone in need, especially those with children.   ...

Elnora Southard, 98, died February 9, 2019 at the Bethel Home in Montezuma, KS. She was born March 7, 1920 near Offerle, KS. The daughter of William Frank and Amelia (Krengel) Nall. Elnora was one of three siblings born to William and Amelia. A sister Rose Tasset preceded her in death and she is survived by a brother Frank Nall of Dodge City, KS. Elnora was married to Ernest Foote in 1937 at Spearville, KS. They later were divorced. A daughter Esther Foote was born to their union, she...

Wanda Kerry (Oden) Arensman, 63, died January 28, 2019 at Kinsley, KS.  She was born August 21, 1955 in Sterling, KS. the daughter  Jesse A. and Georgia E. (Morris) Oden.  She is survived by her husband Darrell Arensman of Kinsley, KS., five children; Gene Spencer of Oklahoma, Kerry Leann of Oklahoma, Ricky Spencer of Oklahoma, Sam Argueta of Texas, and Thia Osborn of California, two brother’s Jesse Oden Jr. of Hesston, KS., Brad Bagby, KS., three sister’s; Sherrie...

Velda Darlene Updegrove, 84, beloved wife and mother, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Velda was born on February 7, 1934 to Edgar Earl & Hermenia Erway at the family farm in Rozel, Kansas. Velda met and later married the love of her life, William G. Updegrove, Jr. on June 14, 1951 at her parent’s home in Larned, Kansas. To this union were born five children, Rhonda Marie, Janette Kay, Daryl Dean, Carol Jean and Lynn Wayne. Throughout their early married...

     Charlene was born July 28, 1936 at the family home where she lived in Lewis, KS. until her death on Jan. 16, 2019 when she left to be with her savior.  The Daughter of Wayne Oran and Esther Marrion (Ary) Bell.  She is survived by one brother John L. (Monty) Bell and wife Barb of Lewis, KS., one nephew Lance Bell and wife Cindy of Poplar Bluff, MO., one niece Aprily Oberkrom and husband Mark of Manhattan, KS. and five great nephews;  Logan,...