All Obituaries

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 F Nicholson and Paul A Phillips, the 4th of 7 children. He grew up in Colorado, graduated high school and then went into the US Army 1965-1968. After his Army experience Don...

“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 his two children Hayden and Hollyn who she loved to no end. Cindy is also survived by her mother Elaine Downey (Gleason), one sister Michele Casey, and her...

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. Carmel Academy, Wichita, Kansas in 1954. In 1957, she graduated from St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing as an RN. Her nursing career included...

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 Lisa, and Doug Sparke, and two daughters Shelly and husband Rich Kelsey, and Peggy Sparke, nine grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. She was...

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, Lola moved to Colorado Springs to attend college for nursing. In 1946, Jennie met Reyes Amaro on a hot, summer day “uptown”...

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 a BA in English. On July 28, 1962, he married Vivian Carol “Tootsie” Bremmer in Tipton, KS. at Boniface Catholic Church. Growing up, Don helped on the family farm. He...

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 both parents. Genaro met his wife Leanna Holguin in 1981 at Lewis, KS at The pub and were happily married for 30 years then later divorced. Then on October 12, 2017 he...

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 City, Oklahoma. To this union there were three children; Barbara and Husband Monty Bell of Lewis, Kansas; Billy Ray and wife Jean Huntley of Kinsley, Kansas; and...

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 in 1964. After graduation he attended Denver Vo-Tech for 1 year studying auto mechanics. He returned home to work for his Father at Sanko...

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 Grandfather on the McClaren farm. He was a loving husband and father, his time at home with his family being the most precious part of each day. He was the calm voice of reason...