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...

Robert O. Bernatzki, 87, passed away on June 11, 2021, at the Edwards County Medical Center, Kinsley. He was born March 24, 1934 in Kinsley, KS. the son of Theodore and Elsie (Pickard) Bernatzki. Robert is survived by one son Terry Bernatzki of Offerle, Kansas, two daughters Debbie Hildenbrand and husband Tom Hildenbrand of Kinsley, Kansas, and Deanna Benish and late husband Leonard of Kinsley, Kansas, two sisters Audrey Huffman and husband Keith Huffman of Sioux City, Iowa,...

Linda S. Dill, 63, passed away on June 11, 2021 at the Edwards County Medical Center in Kinsley. She was born on May 6, 1958 in Kinsley, the daughter of James and Hazel (Moore) Schroth. Linda worked many jobs; mother, a butcher, a cook and bartender, and many years as a home health care provider. She went to school in both Kinsley and Lewis school districts. Linda fought a long six year battle with colon cancer. Linda is survived by her husband Jay Dill of Kinsley; two daughters Toni of...

Evelyn Caroline (Proberts) Crockett, 89, passed away on June 8, 2021, at Medicalodge in Kinsley, KS. Born in Edwards County on February 26, 1932, she was the daughter of Earl and Mable (Krupp) Proberts. She graduated from Kinsley High School in 1951 and married Edgar E. Crockett on June 2 that same year, in Kinsley. Evelyn was a loving mother, farm wife, homemaker, grandmother, and great grandmother. An active member of the Offerle United Methodist Church, she taught Sunday School and was a...

Marjorie A. (Hirsh) Senich passed away June 4, 2021 at her home in Kinsley, KS. Born September 26, 1954 at Edwards County Hospital. She was the daughter of Don and Ruth (Miller) Hirsh. She graduated from Kinsley High School in 1972 and attended Dodge City Community College. She was a phlebotomist and truck driver. She enjoyed reading, playing BINGO, and cheering on her Chiefs, Royals and Jayhawks! Survivors include daughters Christy Werth (husband, Travis Werth) of Colorado Springs, CO,...

Chris A. Spence, 64, passed away June 3, 2021, at the Medicalodge of Kinsley, Kansas. He was born January 13, 1957, at Larned, Kansas; the son of Roger J. and Marjorie (Josefiak) Spence.  He graduated from Pawnee Heights High School, Rozel, in 1975.  An over-the-road trucker for more than 40 years.  Chris drove in all 49 states of the continental United States and through Canada.  He was never involved in an accident in all those miles. He is survived by: his mother,...

Elvira J. Setzkorn, 88, died May 1, 2021 in Pratt, KS. She was born June 1, 1932 near Offerle, KS. The daughter of Harry and Helen Wetzel.  She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Offerle, and the Ladies aid sewing group.  She married Delbert Setzkorn on June 4, 1950.  They ran a dairy farm for many years where they raised a family.  She is survived by her son Kenneth Setzkorn, daughters Sharlene Kraft and Darlene Segard, sons Laurin Setzkorn, Larry Setzkorn and Kenton...

Peggy R. Kirk, 73, passed away on April 11, 2021, at her home in Kinsley, KS. She was born May 29, 1947, in Dodge City the daughter of Jack and Miriam (Sommers) Robinson. She was a retired teacher. She married Jerry Kirk on May 27, 1972 in Dodge City, KS. he preceded her in death. She is survived by her son Eric Kirk and a daughter Tammi Kirk, and one brother Scott Robinson. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2021, at McKillip Memorial Chapel in Kinsley, KS....

David Wayne Gugins, 60, passed away at his home in Lewis, KS. on April 11, 2021. He was born July 4, 1960, in Oswego, KS. the son of Earl and Donna (Bryant) Gugins. He loved his family, life, Christ and Native American roots. His passion was helping people, driving truck and working on radiators. He is survived by his wife Robin of the home, two sons; Dallas and David, his mother Donna, a brother Stuart Fish and three sisters; Betty Haney, Janet Jackson, and Karen Weiser. His memorial...