Norma G. Gartung
Aug 31, 2026
Norma G. Gartung, of Kinsley, Kansas, passed away on August 31, 2026, in Kinsley. She was born on January 16, 1943, in Great Bend, Kansas.
Norma will be remembered with love by her family and all who knew her. She is survived by her brother, Rod Gartung and his wife, Terri. She is also survived by her niece, Kathleen Haselhorst and...
Lynn Earl Chaffin
Aug 20, 2026
In Memory of Lynn Chaffin
Today we remember Lynn Earl Chaffin. He passed on Thursday, August 20th, at 9:45 a.m. and is survived by his wife Marilyn, his sons Aaron, Benjamin, and Justin, in addition he had six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Born on Oct. 10, 1949, Lynn grew up in Sublette, Kansas on the family farm. He met Marilyn at...
Zelma Elaine Mead
Aug 18, 2026
Zelma Elaine Mead was born on October 28, 1935, to Lynn O. Wheaton and Opal Dorland Wheaton. She grew up in Lewis, Kansas, where she built the foundation for a lifetime centered around family, faith, and community.
Zelma met Jefferis “Jeff” Mead in 1952, and the two were married on November 8, 1953, in Hutchinson, Kansas. Together, Jeff and Zelma made...
Patricia Sue Craft
Aug 9, 2026
Patricia Sue Craft was born August 19, 1935, in Kinsley, Kansas to Joe and Rubie (Hatfield) Craft. She attended the Kinsley schools graduating with the Kinsley High School class of 1953.
After working at Ehlers Department Store, she decided to continue her education at Emporia State University and Kansas State University where she earned a bachelor's degree in Home Economics. Her...
Gene Samuel Bender
Aug 8, 2026
Gene Samuel Bender, 95, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Kansas Christian Home, Newton, Kansas. He was born on August 29, 1930 to Samuel Lewis and Nellie Crawford Bender in rural Sedgwick, Kansas.
Gene was a lifelong farmer. As a boy he learned from and helped his dad at home which, because he knew how to drive a truck, led...
Tyson Hank Barnett
Jul 26, 2026
In Loving Memory of Tyson Hank Barnett
Tyson Hank Barnett was born on April 21, 2009, in Topeka, Kansas, to his loving parents, Angela Barnett and Mitchell Barnett.
Tyson was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend whose smile, laughter, and larger-than-life personality brightened every room he entered. He had a heart full of adventure and a spirit that couldn't...
Constance "Connie" Jean Fisher
Jul 17, 2026
Constance "Connie" Jean Fisher passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a legacy of love, creativity, and unwavering devotion to her family.
Connie was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred “Bub” and Emogene Holland and brother, Larry Holland. She is survived by her sister, Cheryl Holland (Kinsley), beloved husband, Terry D. Fisher...
Evelyn Rose Stegman
Jun 16, 2026
Evelyn Rose Stegman, 75, passed away on June 16, 2026, in Ellinwood, KS. She was a longtime resident of Ellinwood, where she built a life defined by warmth, generosity, and an unwavering dedication to others.
Evelyn was the daughter of William (Bill) and Margaret (Schulte) Stegman. She grew up in the Offerle/Kinsley area as part of a large close-knit family, and...
Howard Michael "Mike" Zook
May 17, 2026
Howard Michael Zook, 85, passed away May 17, 2026, at Country Living Memory Care, Larned, KS.
Known as Mike, he was born November 14, 1940, in Great Bend, KS. to Howard and Norma Zook, of Rozel, KS. He was raised there on the dairy farm and attended Rozel schools, graduating with the class of 1958.
Mike married Agnes Brasted Hicks on April...
Frances E. Fredelake
Apr 29, 2026
Frances Evelyn (Morris) Bagby Fredelake
Frances Fredelake passed away on April 29, 2026, at the Edwards County Medical Center in Kinsley with husband Don Fredelake by her side. Frances was born on October 14, 1943, in Cushing, Oklahoma to Floyd & Octavia Morris.
Frances was preceded in death by her first husband Gary D. Bagby Sr. in 1987. They had three kids...
Elvira Catherine Lorenzen
Apr 16, 2026
Elvira Catherine LorenzenOctober 18, 1941 – April 16, 2026
Elvira C. Lorenzen, age 84, of Hurst, Texas, passed away on April 16, 2026. She was born on October 18, 1941, in Spearville, Kansas, to Henry and Bernadine Grasser. She graduated from Spearville High School in 1959.
Elvira met her husband, Larry Lee Lorenzen, at a wedding dance. Sharing a love of dancing,...
LeRoy Eugene Sawyer
Apr 7, 2026
LeRoy “Sonny” Eugene Sawyer
LeRoy, 85, was born in Lewis, Kansas on June 16, 1940. He was a beloved son, father and friend to many. He passed away April 7, 2026, at Edwards County Hospital. He graduated Lewis High School in 1958. He graduated from Pratt Community College and Fort Hays State University. LeRoy worked at Cross Manufacturing for nearly 58...
Ann Van Nahmen
Mar 21, 2026
The Kinsley community lost a long time and treasured member when Ann Lucille (Mehringer) VanNahmen passed away on March 21, 2026. She was born August 23,1934 in Garfield, KS. She departed peacefully at Trinity Manor Nursing Home, Dodge City, KS with her daughter, Janet, by her side.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband and true soulmate Ralph VanNahmen...
Maurice (Murph) Coulson
Mar 20, 2026
Murph (Maurice; Maury, Merf, Murf) Coulson died March 20, 2026, after a battle with cancer. He's survived by 4 siblings and his mother. Murph loved the town of Kinsley and his long talks with many friends and acquaintances. He never met a stranger.
Daniel V. Espinosa Jr.
Mar 19, 2026
Daniel Victor Espinosa Jr. 59 of Kinsley Ks. Passed away on March 19th 2026 at his home with his family by his side. Born March 6th, 1967 in Dodge City, Kansas to Esther and Daniel Espinosa.
Danny started working at age 14 at Standard Station. After a few years he went acrossed the street to Bills Muffler Shop. Then started with...
Rose Anna Kiser
Mar 14, 2026
Rose Anna (Ann) (Fox) Kiser, age 93, formerly of Ashland, Kansas, passed away on March 14, 2026 in the Kiowa County Memorial Hospital's long-term care unit in Greensburg, Kansas, following a 15-year journey with vascular dementia.
She was born on December 7, 1932, the youngest of 7 children of Otis and Dona (Seacat) Fox. She was born at home on the...
Keith Eugene Dupree
Feb 6, 2026
Keith Eugene Dupree, passed away on February 6, 2026, at his home in Kinsley. He was born May 14, 1950, to Kenneth Eugene Dupree and Mildred (Winters) Dupree in Larned, Kansas, as there was no hospital in Kinsley at the time.
He is survived by his only sister, Linda Dupree-Thomas of Kinsley, companion Holly Rogers, sons Eric, Mark, Andy, Ryan and...
Rita Heyen
Jan 27, 2026
Rita Heyen, 67, passed away peacefully in her home on January 27, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Craig Heyen; her father, Chet Huffman; her sister, Ronda Taylor; and her brothers, Rusty Huffman and Randy Huffman.
She is survived by her mother, Cotton Adorno; her brothers, Ricky (Carla) Huffman of Greenville, IL, and Robby (Donna) Huffman of...
David Gordon Titus
Jan 7, 2026
David Gordon Titus, born on November 30, 1949, in the loving embrace of his parents William and Louis Titus, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His life was a testament to duty, service, and a deep commitment to his family and country.
A decorated veteran, David bravely served in the United States Marine Corps for 22 years,...
Mary Phyllis Speck
Dec 29, 2025
Mary Phyllis Speck, 95, passed away on December 29, 2025, at the Kansas Soldiers Home. She was born in Ensign, Kansas on October 1, 1930 to Fred & Mary (Frankenberger) Newberry.
At the age of 3 the family moved to Pocahontas, Arkansas where she attended Harmony Country School and St. Paul’s Catholic School. She moved to Dodge City to attend St....
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