Obituaries

Nov 14, 2019

Robert “Bob” Russell Weidenheimer, 88, died November 14, in Kinsley, Kansas. A graduate of Kinsley High School, he attended Wentworth Military Academy and Wichita State University.

He was a member of Rotary, the Masonic Lodge, Kinsley’s volunteer fire department and the Kinsley Episcopal Church. He operated the IGA grocery store and meat market from the early fifties...

Nov 14, 2019

Connie L. Percifield, Watkins 71, passed away Thursday November 14, 2019 at her home in Kinsley Kansas who she shared with lifetime partner David Brokar.

She was born November 10, 1948 in Protection Kansas, the daughter of George and Bonnie Short Percifield.

She was a graduate from Protection High School and Yakima Business College. She...

Oct 28, 2019

Theresa Lucille (Hirsh) Rome was born on January 12, 1928 to Frank John and Josephine Caroline (Schmitt) Hirsh.

Her early years were spent on the family farm north of Kinsley in the St. Peter & Paul community. She attended St. Peter & Paul Grade School and St. Mary’s High School.

On August 26, 1946 she...

Oct 16, 2019

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...

Oct 8, 2019

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,...

Oct 4, 2019

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...

Oct 4, 2019

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...

Oct 2, 2019

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.

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Sep 25, 2019

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...

Sep 15, 2019

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...

Sep 10, 2019

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,...

Aug 28, 2019

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...

Aug 19, 2019

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...

Aug 17, 2019

Ruth Ellen Brown, 91, died August 17, 2019 at Medicalodge of Kinsley. She was born July 8, 1928, in Hodgeman County near Jetmore, KS. the daughter of Amel and Ellen (Webber) Kreger. Ruth attended Buckner Valley school through the 8th grade and Dodge City Junior High. Her freshman year she moved to Raymond, KS. and graduated high school at...

Jun 27, 2019

J. Melvin Gleason, 83, died Thursday, June 27, 2019 in Kinsley, Kansas. He was born May 26, 1936 to John and Anne Marie (Antone) Gleason. On December 10, 1965, Gleason married the love of his life, Ann Lee (Bolding) Jones in Phoenix, Arizona. She survives.

Melvin Gleason was preceded in death by his parents, his step-father, Jack...

Jun 10, 2019

Connie Marie Smith was born February 26th, 1946 in Dodge City, KS. To Raymond and Berniece (Powers) Wilson Logan. She left this world to be with the love of her life, Tom, on June 10th, 2019.

She graduated Kinsley High School in May of 1964. After attending Brown Mackie College in Salina, KS. She married her soul...

May 6, 2019

Loretta J. Leith of Wichita, Kansas passed away peacefully at home on May 6th, 2019 at the age of 73. She was born on February 13th, 1946 the daughter of Merle and Betty Sloan of Lewis, Kansas they preceded her in death. She lived in Edwards County through her young adulthood before moving to Wichita with her family. She...

Apr 13, 2019

Larry W. Houdeshell, 79, died April 13, 2019 at Edwards County Medical Center in Kinsley, KS.  He was born on February 4, 1940 in Kinsley, KS. the son of Roy and Ola Marie (Rushing) Houdeshell.  He was a longtime law enforcement officer.  On March 4, 1963 he married Rita C. Everett in Dodge City, KS. she preceded Larry in...

Mar 17, 2019

Donald W. Schmidt, 88, passed away March 17, 2019 at his home in Offerle, KS. He was born on October 1, 1930 in Spearville, KS. The son of Paul Herman and Anna Marie (Suppes) Schmidt. On January 10, 1956 he married V. Jeane Kopsky in Offerle, KS. She survives. He is also survived by five children; Matt (Marge) Schmidt,...

Feb 23, 2019

Margaret (Marge) Catherine Brake, 73, a 40-year resident of Las Vegas, passed away at home unexpectedly on Saturday, February 23, 2019. She was born February 13, 1946, in Kansas the fifth child of Anthony and Rose Marie Brake of Kinsley, KS. Marge graduated with an Aerospace Engineering degree and a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Kansas in...