Obituaries

Oct 3, 2023

Somer Patterson Chalfant, born on August 12, 1978, in Phillipsburg, Kansas, to Laurence and Vicki Patterson, passed away peacefully in her sleep from natural causes on October 3, 2023. She was known for her love, compassion, and unwavering dedication to helping others.

Somer had a deep passion for literature and enjoyed writing poetry. She was a skilled...

Oct 2, 2023

Logan resident, Brandon Hogan passed away Oct. 2, 2023.  He was born January 19, 1985 in Hays, KS.

He is survived by his mother, Marla Hogan of Logan.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 6 at 10:30 a.m. in the Logan Christian Church with Pastor Troy Buss officiating.  The service will be streamed live...

Sep 28, 2023

Gregory Alan Babcock

1956-2023

Gregory Alan Babcock was born March 23, 1956 to Donald and Gloria (Bushnell) Babcock in Phillipsburg, Kansas.  He passed away September 28, 2023 at the Smith County Memorial Hospital at the age of 67 years.

Greg attended school in Phillipsburg, Kansas and graduated with the...

Sep 22, 2023

David Dennis Dreiling was born on June 9, 1949, in Berthoud, Colorado, to Michael and Pauline (Hepp) Dreiling.  After battling illness, he passed away peacefully at his home in Phillipsburg, Kansas on September 22, 2023.

Dave attended school in Brighton, Colorado where he earned his high school diploma in 1967.

On April 18, 1969, Dave...

Sep 21, 2023

Phillipsburg resident, Edgar R. Wintersteen, passed away on September 21, 2023 in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 79.

Ed was born in Phillips County, Kansas, to his parents Clarence and Hulda (Eggers) Wintersteen.

Ed lived his life as a free spirit. He joined the Navy in 1963 and served until 1967. His love of...

Sep 16, 2023

Dale Duane Bretton was born July 9, 1935 in Phillips County, KS, the son of Hugh & Edna (LaRue) Bretton.  He was premature, weighing only 2 lbs.  He grew up in Phillips County where he attended school through the 8th grade.

Dale married his first wife, Edna Mae, and to this union, 4 daughters: Doris, Darlene, Dorothy...

Sep 14, 2023

On September 14,2023 Carl Eugene Smith of Logan Kansas went to meet his Lord and Savior at the age of 88. Carl was born July 27,1935, in Graham County to Lonnie and Beryl (Snyder) Smith. He spent his childhood on the family farm in Logan Kansas helping out with the milking, haying and farming. Carl attended High School in...

Sep 13, 2023

On September 13, 2023, Freida Marie States of Logan, KS, passed away at the age of 96.  Freida was born in 1927 on the family farm located northwest of Logan, KS, the daughter of Richard A. Hofaker and Jenny (Mulder) Hofaker.  Having grown up on a family farm, Freida learned at an early age the importance of hard work...

Sep 13, 2023

Cleora May McPhillamy passed away at the Valley Vista Good Samaritan Center, in Wamego, Kansas, on September 13, 2023, at the age of 72.

Cleora was born on November 10, 1945 to her parents Carlos and Queenie (Iman) Pickel.

She was married to Albert "Bruce" McPhillamy on May 8, 1964.

Cleora is preceded...

Sep 9, 2023

Eileen Mae (Stutterheim) Schemper was born October 29th, 1938 in Prairie View, KS to Nick and Nina (Capstick) Stutterheim. She passed away Saturday, September 9th, 2023 at her home on the family farm at the age of 84. Eileen was a lifelong resident of Phillips County.

Eileen attended and graduated high school from Prairie View in 1957....

Sep 9, 2023

Almena resident, Lyle Wayne Engelhardt passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.  He was 79 years old.

He was born at the Norton County Hospital in Norton, Kansas on November 13, 1943 the son of William Augustus and Mabell Minerva (Barrett Engelhardt.  He attended Norton Community Schools and graduated from...

Sep 7, 2023

Alta Irene (Romjue) Mulder, daughter of Roy Lamont and Nina May (Norton) Romjue was born November 16, 1929 in Phillips County, KS and passed away September 7, 2023 at Good Samaritan Society in Alma, NE at the age of 93.

She attended grade school in District 26 Springbrook in Harlan County, NE.  Then she attended two years...

Sep 6, 2023

Phillipsburg resident, Sidney "Sid" Weaver passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the Phelps County Memorial Hospital in Holdrege, NE at the age of 62.

She was born November 16, 1960 in Denver, CO.  She graduated from North High School, then the Barnes Business School, both in Denver.

Sid moved to Phillipsburg in 1992.  ...

Sep 4, 2023

Glade resident, Carolyn Kaye Trammell passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 72.

She was born June 25, 1951 in Phillipsburg, KS the daughter of Roy and Ruby (Holbrook) Wurtz.

Carolyn graduated from the Phillipsburg High School, then attended business school and became a...

Aug 29, 2023

Norton resident, Curtis J. Glenn, passed away on August 29, 2023, at the age of 69.

Curtis Joy Glenn was born in Norton, Kansas to Joy and Gladys (Albin) Glenn.

Curtis (known to his friends as Captain or Cap) played basketball for NCHS but mostly enjoyed cruising and spending time with friends in his '57...

Aug 29, 2023

Almena Resident, Forrest "Jim" Ruth, passed away, peacefully in his home, on August 29, 2023, at the age of 72.

Forrest James Ruth was born on June 21, 1951 in Thornton, Colorado, to his parents Forrest and Opal (Brown) Ruth.

After graduating high school, Jim attended art school for one year. In Jim's first marriage...

Aug 25, 2023

Martha Jean Briggs, 72, Norcatur, died Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at her home.

Jean was born to Kenneth and Elizabeth Briggs in Dundee, Mich., Dec. 5, 1949.

During her career she worked in all phases of restaurant management, construction, home healthcare and even as a forman for Ron-Con Ranch in Myakka, Fla. for four years....

Aug 24, 2023

Larry Russell Chestnut was born on May 2, 1947, in Phillipsburg, KS to Roy Chestnut & Norma (Hoover) Chestnut, the second of seven children. He passed away August 24, 2023, at his home in Glade, KS at the age of 76.

Larry grew up on a farm outside of Glade, KS and attended school in Glade and...

Aug 14, 2023

Scottsdale, Arizona resident, Philip "Phil" David Kastle was born January 1, 1960, to Richard and Marcella (Fink) Kastle, in Phillipsburg, KS.  He passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, at the HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center in Scottsdale, AZ, at the age of 63.

He attended schools in Phillipsburg, graduating with the class of 1978, before going...

Aug 7, 2023

Verna Carolina (Bohl) Preuss Huiting was born February 1, 1928 at her parents' farm northwest of Phillipsburg, Kansas to Carl and Martha (Klotz) Bohl.  She passed away August 7, 2023 at the age of 95 at her home northeast of Stuttgart, Kansas.

Verna was baptized and confirmed at the Trinity Lutheran Church located west of Stuttgart.  She...