All Obituaries

August Konrade, 96, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend of many passed away October 16, 2019. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Juanita of 69 years. Their love was an inspiration to all who had the honor of knowing them. He was born May 7th, 1923, in Hodgeman County, Offerle, the son of Jacob and Katherine Konrade. A hard working man and farmer all his life and willing to help no matter what the task. His brothers and sisters, Alex Konrade, Joe...

Arturo Armando Garcia Flores, 70, died October 8, 2019 in Kinsley, KS. he was born October 1, 1949 at Villa Matamoros, Mexico.  Arturo is survived by his wife Maria Olga Dominguez, a son Arturo Armando Garcia Dominguez, a daughter Maria Olga Garcia Dominguez, one brother Tomas Garcia and two sisters Margarita Garcia and Maria De Soccorro Garcia, and three grandchildren. Visitation is Thursday, October 10, 2019 from 1 pm until 7 pm and Friday, October 11, 2019 from 3 pm until 7 pm at...

In Memory of Michael James Herman Michael James Herman, the son of the late Joseph A. Herman and Rinildis Stramel, was born September 12, 1949, in Norton, Kansas. He passed from this life into his heavenly home on October 4, 2019, in the hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma after a long illness. Michael graduated from Waverly High School in Waverly, Kansas. Later Michael graduated from a Kansas City Sweedish Massage School and worked many years as a Masseur in health clubs. Michael...

Elaine (Rabe) Katz, 94, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019, at Edwards County Medical Center. Elaine was born September 14, 1925, to Ruth (Hedges) and William Rabe in Spearville, Kansas. She grew up on a family farm south of Offerle, Kansas, and attended school in Offerle as well. She graduated in 1943 and married Vernon Katz that same year; they were married 74 years, until Vernon’s passing. They lived on the family farm north of Offerle before moving to Kinsley in 1954. Elaine was...

Glora D. Brake, 75, of Kinsley KS passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 in Salina, KS. Glora was born September 9, 1944 to Dee Gilmore and Beulah (Selby) Gilmore in Great Bend, KS. She grew up on a farm Northwest of Rozel. She grew up with an older sister and brother and a younger sister. She graduated from Rozel High School in 1962. She then attended Fort Hays State University for 3 years studying nursing where she met the love of her life, Mark. She and Mark were united in marriage on...

Jason Lee Rowland   Jason was released from his Earthly bonds on August 19th, 2019 in Hutchinson, Kansas. He was born on June 17th, 1985 in Nashville, Tennessee.   Jason loved watching any sport and playing video games. He was a devoted Tennessee Titans fan and would whoop and holler at a good wrestling match on TV. He was an avid pool shark, loved playing poker, was quite the bowler, and was active in the Special Olympics. He had an amazing love for music. He loved church and...

Dennis J. Schaller, 64, of Kinsley, KS passed away Wednesday, September 25th, 2019, in Kinsley, KS.  Dennis was born December 13, 1954 to Henry “Dutch” Schaller and Helen Fox Schaller in Kinsley, KS. He grew up on a farm outside of Offerle, KS with his parents, 2 brothers, and sister.  A graduate from Kinsley High School in 1973, he always talked about the good old days, and of many onery times spent with good friends. He fondly shared many of these memories with...

Jon Thomas Long, died on August 28, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, KS. He was born to Maurice “Butch” Long and Rita (Clites) Miller on March 17, 1967 in Hutchinson, KS. Jon and Cheryl Louise (Kalinec) Long were united in marriage on February 12, 1994 in Alice, TX. From this union three children were born; Megan Skylar, Miranda Lynn, and Jon Connor and one grandson Elijah Reed. Other survivors include; His mother, Rita and Husband David Miller, a half-sister Brandy Kirby...

Robert Leon Kallaus (Bob) was born October 25, 1935 in Parsons, Kansas to Robert F. and Marie (Schinstock) Kallaus. He passed away in his home on September 15, 2019. The family moved to Kinsley in 1944 to a farm in the St. Peter and Paul area, where all the Kallaus children attended school. Bob graduated from Kinsley High School in 1955 and joined the US Army in the fall. His service included a tour of duty in Germany as a tank mechanic. On July 28, 1962 he married Mary Steele of Kinsley...

David Patrick Werner, 76, died September 10,2019, at his home in Offerle. He was preceded in death by his father, Hugo, his dear mother, Laura Crissman Werner, and two older brothers, William and Gary. Survivors include his wife, Bonita of the home, and siblings, Lois Warner of Boise, Idaho, Sue (Fred) Nystrom of Dodge City, KS, Timothy of Tucson, Arizona, Julie (Steve) Knoeber of Spearville, KS, and Steven (Barbara) of Ellis, KS. Like many young men of his era, Werner was drafted on...