Obituaries

Feb 1, 2024

The world lost a bright light on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Marilyn Chestnut, a long-time resident of Phillipsburg, passed at the age of 83, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories. Born on July 27, 1940, in Webster, KS, to Harvey and Iris (Garringer) Randall, she tied the knot with her beloved James A. Chestnut on December 2, 1956,...

Jan 31, 2024

Phillipsburg resident, Dave Pfeil, passed away January 31, 2024 in Thornton IA at the age of 68.

Survivors include his sons, Bryce of Newbern, NC & Shaun of Concordia; his daughters, Sarah, Sheena & Brelyn "Nin" Pfeil all of Phillipsburg; 2 brothers, Curtis & Russ of Alma; his sister, Judy Williamson of Alma & 10 grandchildren.

Jan 30, 2024

Ronald Eric Wallgren was born in Logan, KS to Lloyd and Betty (Damewood) Wallgren on August 29, 1958.  He passed away on January 30, 2024 in Hays, KS at the age of 65 after a lengthy illness with cancer.

Ron grew up and attended Logan Schools graduating in the class of 1976.

He had a...

Jan 29, 2024

Phillipsburg resident, Waltraut Jansonius, passed away at her home on Monday, January 29, 2024.  She was 80.

She was born November 30, 1943 in Nuremberg, Germany the daughter of Greta Omeis.

Waltrout was preceded in death by her mother, and a grandson Maleki Shane "Boo" Jansonius.

Survivors include her son Glenn Jansonius and...

Jan 18, 2024

Laura L. Craig passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at the Andbe Home in Norton, Kansas at the age of 81.

Laura was born on January 22, 1942 in Herndon, Kansas the daughter of William M. and Helen (Barenberg) Kogl. She was the youngest of six children born to them.

Laura attended a country school...

Jan 16, 2024

Phillipsburg resident, Margaret Jane Trent, passed away on January 16, 2024 at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 96.  She was born May 12, 1927 in Athol, KS, the daughter of Harold & Mabel (Scott) McCorkle.

Survivors include her son, Dick of Phillipsburg; daughters, Janet Horinek of Phillipsburg, Marcia Brown of Las Cruces,...

Jan 14, 2024

Our beloved son, Christopher John Lunsford, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 14, 2024 at the age of 26.

He was born to Jerry and Venus (Ramos) Lunsford on August 28, 1997 in Colorado Springs, CO.  Soon after his birth, the family moved to Phillipsburg, KS.  At a young age, he took an interest in...

Jan 14, 2024

Jean Elaine Nedrow Dettmer, daughter of Kenneth and Letha (Nonamaker) Nedrow was born on April 17, 1944 in Phillipsburg, KS and passed away January 14, 2024 in Phillipsburg at the age of 79.

Jean attended school in Agra, KS graduating with the class of 1962.  On August 15, 1964 she was united in marriage to Gordon Dettmer...

Jan 12, 2024

Phillipsburg resident, Harlan Hobbs, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 85.

Harlan was born August 25, 1938 in King City, MO the son of John Earl and Opal (Davidson) Hobbs.

Harlan found his soulmate in Dorene A. Fessler, and they tied the knot in...

Jan 8, 2024

Donna Jean Bates, age 100, of Leawood, KS, passed away on January 8, 2024. Donna, also known as DJ, had many loves, but first and foremost was her family. She enjoyed music and was a piano teacher for many years, bringing the joy of music into many lives. Donna was an avid bridge player until her eyesight prevented her...

Jan 2, 2024

Zelda Marie Wallgren, 92, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away on January 2, 2024 and she was born July 8, 1931 in Naponee, Nebraska to Blanche (Bradley) Bushnell.

Zelda as a child lived in Kansas, Idaho, and Utah, returning to Speed, Kansas at age 10. She attended schools in Speed and Phillipsburg.

She was married to...

Jan 1, 2024

Jacqueline Andrea (Rogers) Babcock, 76, peacefully passed away on New Year's Morning at her home in Victoria, Kansas.

Jacqueline was born on July 30, 1947, in Phillipsburg, Kansas, to her parents Warren and Ida (Bickett) Rogers.

She married Dennis Babcock in 1967 and was later divorced.

She was welcomed home with open arms...

Dec 24, 2023

Roger Allen Olmsted was born January 12, 1952 in Oxford, NE, the son of Delbert & Peg (White) Olmsted.  He passed away on December 24, 2023 at the Via Christi Village in Hays, KS at the age of 71.

Roger was a proud farmer growing up (continuing on, helping friends and family during harvest), a proud Veteran...

Dec 23, 2023

Lewis "Bud" Hooper was born during a "Hell of a hailstorm" on October 2nd, 1930 in Stratton, Colorado. He married Dixie Darlene Carson on July 16th 1949, at the Nazarene church in Kirwin, Kansas. Together they had 3 children. They lived a full life together until Dixie passed away in 2002. Bud then married a classmate and 2nd love...

Dec 18, 2023

Speed, KS resident, LeRoy Smith passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at the Logan Manor Nursing Home in Logan at the age of 90.

LeRoy was born February 21, 1933 in Bogue, KS the son of Lonnie L. and Beryl B. (Snyder) Smith.  He was a Heavy Machine Operator for both the State and County.

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Dec 16, 2023

Kenny Mac Wilkison was born January 1, 1939 in Dighton, Lane County, Kansas.  He was the youngest son of Thomas L. and Inez M. (Torson) Wilkison.  His mother died when he was three years old, and his father died when Kenny was six years old.

He attended school in Dighton until sixth grade, when he came to...

Dec 5, 2023

Phillipsburg resident, Forrest R. Peters, Jr., passed away December 5, 2023 at the Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, NE at the age of 85.

Survivors include his wife Marlene of the home; daughters, Lujeana Peters & Joanna Donohoe of Phillipsburg; his brother, John William Peters of Center Point, TX & 7 grandchildren.

Cremation is...

Nov 17, 2023

Rosalie Everette Land, stillborn infant daughter of Cody and Josephine (Otter) Land, Prairie View, KS passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, KS.

Survivors include her parents, Cody and Josephine; brother Emerson; grandparents Theola and Jeff Otter of Norton, Larry and Sheri Land of Almena, and Christina Land of Topeka; great...

Nov 15, 2023

Sandra Kay Harman, a beloved resident of Phillipsburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the Phillips County Hospital, Phillipsburg, at the age of 75. Sandra was born on August 22, 1948, to Lyle, Jr. and Katherine (Peil) Davis. She graduated from Phillipsburg High School.

Sandra married Rex Dean Harman on June 15, 1991, in Phillipsburg,...

Nov 10, 2023

Sue Dulaney, a beloved resident of Phillipsburg, passed away on November 10, 2023, at Logan Manor Nursing Home in Logan, Kansas. She was 85 years old.

Sue was born on December 19, 1937, in Phillipsburg, Kansas, as the only daughter of Guy and Carolyn (Unland) Innes. She married H. Lee Dulaney, who preceded her in death on...