All Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth Boman (Quintero) 57, passed away November 3, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center due to complications of pneumonia. She was born on April 19, 1964, at Edwards County Hospital in Kinsley, Kansas, to Joe and Ramona Quintero. She was a sister to three brothers Leonard, Allen, Paul, and one sister Margaret. Mary graduated from Lewis High School in 1982. She was fond of furthering her education, graduating from Barton County Community College, Dodge City Community College, Phoenix...

Walter James (Jim) Mowrey, 91, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the home of Thomas Mowrey, his youngest son.  There will be a committal service at the Hillside Cemetery outside Kinsley, Kansas on Friday, November 5th at 2 pm.   Jim was born March 6, 1930 to Magnus and Carrie Bell Mowrey in Rozel, Kansas.  Jim was a lifelong Kansan and graduated from Dodge City High School in 1947.  He was also a graduate of the Dodge City School of Electronics, scoring a 100%...

Loving and lively grandmother, mother and sister Jean Lorraine Werner passed away in her Kinsley, KS home on October 17, 2021, 2 days before her 75th birthday. Jean was born to Clara and Clarence “Shorty” Michaelis in Dodge City, KS. After graduating high school in Kinsley, Jean attended Fort Hays State University where she attained a Bachelors of Science in Nursing and later attained her Masters of Science in Education from Kansas State University. Jean excelled in her...

Robert Lee Rosenhamer, 76, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 in Kinsley, KS. He was born on February 16, 1945 in Wichita, KS. the son of George and Ida Rosenhamer. He married Carolyn O'Mara on February 10, 1968, after returning home from 2 years of service in the Army. He was stationed in Okinawa. Robert worked for 35 years at Kansas Gas Service/Oneok, where he retired in 2005. Bob and Carolyn moved to Kinsley after his retirement to be with their daughter and her family, so...

Bradley Dale Peterson was born into this world to Frank LaMoyne (Pete) and Alice Marie (Eslinger) Peterson on August 6th, 1962 in Kinsley, KS. Brad peacefully passed from this life on October 2nd, 2021 at The Ranch House in Garden City, KS. Brad worked for the City of Kinsley for many years and enjoyed serving on the Kinsley Fire Department. He later moved to Cimarron, KS. Brad enjoyed being outdoors and barbecuing with friends and family. He spoiled his grandkids with candy and sure loved...

Diane Louise Beck, 63, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2020 at her home in San Pedro, California.  She is survived by her sister Michelle Gretchen Beck and brother Gary Eugene Beck.  Diane was a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, where she earned an AA Degree in Culinary Arts in 1980 and from Marymount College in Palos Verdes, California, where she earned a BA Degree in Liberal Arts in 2006.  During her career she won numerous awards...

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...

Juanita Miller passed away July 28th, 2021 at the age of 86 at home with her daughter and son-in-law at her side.  She was born in December 1934 on the family farm near Lewis, Kansas parents Wylie and Fern.  Juanita is survived by daughter Melissa and her husband Rob of Pawnee Rock, son Charlie of Lewis, and daughter Cindy of Fort Collins, CO.  She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and many cousins and other extended family.  She was preceded...

    Louis Ralph Wetzel, 79, died July 28, 2021 at his home. He was born April 4, 1942 in rural Ford County, Kansas, the son of Harry William and Helen(Kuhn) Wetzel. Louis was a 1960 graduate of Offerle High School. He married Gertrude Ann Schmidt on October 26, 1963 in rural Offerle. They owned and operated a farm and ranch in rural Offerle encompassing all areas of farm life; especially their love of the land on which his ancestor's homesteaded, raising crops and livestock. He...

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,...