All Obituaries

Gale E. “Bim” Carney, 91, died September 26, 2018 at Edwards County Medical Center in Kinsley, KS. he was born February 18, 1927 in Lewis, KS. the son of Phillip E. and Myrtle (Wood) Carney.  Gale graduated from Lewis High School.  That is where he got the nickname of “Bimbo” where he played the elephant in the school play.  He later shortened his nickname to “Bim.”  Bim was drafted into the army two weeks after he graduated high...

LaVern Paul Schmitt, 88, died September 23, 2018 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. He was born June 29, 1930 to Alfons and Hildegard Werner Schmitt. He graduated from Kinsley High School and served in the Korean War for two years before returning home to Kinsley. He enjoyed farming in northern Edwards County for many years before his retirement. He is survived by his wife, LaVona Schmitt, of Hutchinson, KS, his previous spouse, Melva Jean Wyatt of Roeland Park, KS, daughters Detra...

Harold John Katz, 96, was born August 17, 1922 in Offerle, Kansas to Henry and Mary (Nall) Katz in the family home where he was raised with 2 brothers and 3 sisters and resided until his passing on September 17, 2018.  Harold attended a country school near the family homestead.  After school he farmed then worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) for many years.  On June 4, 1947 he married Luetta May Lancaster, daughter of Fred and Emma (Dolechek) Lancaster at St....

Randi Arensman, 52, died September 6, 2018 at her home in Topeka, KS.  She was born June 15, 1966 in Great Bend, KS. the daughter of Marvin and Peggy (Ary) Arensman and grew up on the family farm north of Kinsley, KS.  Randi is survived by her mother Peggy Arensman of Kinsley and three sisters;  Jerri Stegman (Rean) of Offerle, KS.; Sandi Arensman-Granado (Trinidad) of Dallas, TX.; and Jodi Conrardy (Aaron) of Dodge City, KS.  Randi has four nieces and one nephew, one...

Donald Leroy Stegman was born September 10, 1937, at Spearville, Kansas, to William Stegman and Margaret Schulte. Donald passed away on September 15, 2018. Donald attended Offerle High School for two years and then graduated from Saint Mary of the Plains High School in 1955. Shortly after graduation, he joined the Army and was later discharged due to a disability. On March 30, 1959, he married Kathy Green, daughter of Wesley and Edna (Tenbrink) Green at St. Joseph Catholic Church,...

Farold L. Fox, 95, died August 24, 2018 at Edwards County Medical Center, Kinsley, KS. He was born April 26, 1923 in Newton, KS. He was the son of George and Emma (Nitschke) Fox. He married Vera Chapin January 20, 1944 at the Lewis Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, of the home. Daughters, Terri Wiley (Chuck) of Elizabeth, CO, Lenice Divis (Lyle), Lewis and Cindy Stiebe (David), Kinsley. He had 6 grandchildren, Chad Wiley, North Hollywood, CA. Robin Wiley, Aurora, CO. Scott...

Wilma D. Roepka, 88, died Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Medicalodge of Kinsley. She was born December 3, 1929 in Offerle, KS. the daughter of Harry A. and Wilma (Nichols) Roepka. Wilma is survived by Special friend Mickey Hoskins and her Arrowhead West Family. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother James Roepka and a sister Joyce Roepka. A Memorial Service will be held at 9:30am on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, in McKillip Memorial Chapel, Kinsley. Dr. Galen Boehme presiding. Burial will...

Melva Konrade, 99 died July 5, 2018 at Edwards County Medical Center in Kinsley, KS. She was born on February 21, 1919 in St. Leo, KS. the daughter of Albert and Anna (Dressen) Schmidt. She married Alexander Konrade on August 8, 1939 in Wright, KS. He preceded Melva in death. Survivors include a son; David Konrade of Dodge City, KS., four daughters; Kay Ferguson of Dodge City, KS., Deanna Wissler of Mound City, MO., Bev Woolard of Kinsley, KS., and Charlene Murdie of Larned, KS., 24...

Leonard John Benish, 56, died June 5, 2018 at Edwards County Medical Center, Kinsley.  He was born September 27, 1961 at Kinsley, KS. the son of George and Ester (Kisner) Benish.  On September 24, 1988 Leonard married Deanna Bernatzki in Offerle, KS. she survives.  Other survivors include two sons; Bradley A. Benish of Kinsley, KS., and Benjamin Benish of Offerle, KS. three brothers; Robert Dunn, David Dunn and Don Benish. Leonard worked may years at the Offerle Co-op in Offerle,...

Joseph R. Belcher, 80, died Monday, April 30, 2018 at Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS.  Joseph was born on August 15, 1937 near Fellsburg, KS. the son of Curtis and Lola (Campbell) Belcher.  Joe worked for the Co-op for many years and also the State Highway Dept.  On February 2, 1957 Joseph married Glenna Boese in Kinsley, KS. she survives.  Other survivors include a son Mickey Belcher of Offerle, KS. and a daughter Kathy Bailey of Dodge City, KS. and one sister Virginia...