Obituaries

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...

Jul 26, 2023

Joan Lee (Thompson) McCall, daughter of Alfred & Gertrude (Brumbaugh) Thompson was born October 29, 1929 in Lincoln, Kansas and passed away July 26, 2023 at the Phillips County Retirement Center, Phillipsburg, at the age of 93.

As a small child the family moved to Paradise KS, where she attended grade school and high school.  Joan was...

Jul 22, 2023

Phillipsburg resident Steven Lind passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska, at the age of 64.

Steven Alexander Lind was born on September 5, 1958, the son of Jack and Suzanne (Gochis) Lind.

Steven was married to Vicky (Henry) Lind on December 10, 2010, in Phillipsburg, Kansas....

Jul 16, 2023

Ian Michael DeWitt, age 22, passed away July 16, 2023.  He was born July 18, 2000 to Jared and Megan (Kingsbury) DeWitt.  He grew up and attended school at Smith Center, Belleville, and Washington, then moved to Phillipsburg, graduating from PHS in 2019.   After graduation he attended lineman school at Manhattan during the pandemic.

Ian was a...

Jul 7, 2023

David Rose was born December 3, 1950 in Smith Center, KS.  His parents were Lyle D Rose and Fronna L (King) Rose.

He lived his entire life in Phillipsburg, KS.  He attended Phillipsburg schools through high school and then attended Colby Junior College followed by pursuing a degree in Geology at Fort Hays.

He died...

Jul 6, 2023

Speed, KS resident, Donna Ilene Studley, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023, at the Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS at the age of 67.

Donna was born May 4, 1956 in Phillipsburg, KS the daughter of Duane and Darlene (Crawmer) Horn.

She attended Speed Grade School and graduated from Phillipsburg High School with the class...

Jul 4, 2023

Glade, KS, Robert C. Fulton, passed away Tuesday, July 4th, 2023 at the Medical Lodges of Wichita, KS.  He was 73.

Robert was born May 18, 1950 in Hillsborough, FL the son of Clay and Cecil (Parker) Fulton.  He served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam veteran.

He was united in marriage...

Jul 2, 2023

Zachary Louis Lamont was the first son born to Missy and Curtis Lamont in Phillipsburg, KS on August 27th, 1986. It was clear from the start that he was a natural comedian and never knew a stranger. Around the time he was 4 years old he took on the role of being the best big brother to Ethan. Zach...

Jun 22, 2023

Prairie View resident, Alan D. Whitney, passed away June 22, 2023 at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 67.  He was born November 15, 1955 in Hebron, NE, the son of Charles & Ruth (Beanblossom) Whitney.

Survivors include his wife Becky of the home; son Chris Whitney & daughter Jessica Brackney of Prairie...

Jun 13, 2023

Donna Kaye (Schumacher) Gitchel was born February 4, 1963 to Bessie Arlene (Kendall) Schumacher and Buddy Duane Vinsonhaler in Phillipsburg, KS. She lived in Phillipsburg her whole life. As a child Donna loved to spend time with her sister, Jeanie, and the cousins who lived nearby. She attended school in Phillipsburg from kindergarten through high school.

Donna...

Jun 12, 2023

Martin Junior Bayens, age 84, son of Martin and Nellie (Kats) Bayens was born on December 23, 1938 in Denver, Colorado.  He grew up on the family farm near Long Island, Kansas where he attended Jackson country school until the third grade.  He then transferred to Long Island where he graduated from high school in 1957.  In 1960, he...

Jun 7, 2023

Todd Alan Jacobs passed away on June 7, 2023, at the age of 35.

He was born in Phillipsburg, Kansas, on August 12, 1987, to his parents Retina "Tina" Jacobs of Long Island, Kansas, and Donald "Don" Jacobs of Laird, Colorado.

Todd attended school at Northern Valley, Norton, Mulvane, and Hill City. After he finished...

Jun 7, 2023

George Richard Russell of Agra, KS passed away at his home on June 6, 2023. George was born in Freedom Township, KS on March 22, 1947 to Charlie David Russell and Julia Alice (Ragsdale). George was raised in Phillips County, KS where he attended Phillipsburg Elementary School. George was a member of the United States Army from 1966 to...

Jun 3, 2023

Logan resident, Kathy S. Noel, passed away June 3, 2023 at the Logan Assisted Living in Logan at the age of 63.

Survivors include her daughters, Jenny Van Loenen & Kelsey Pinkerton of Prairie View; her sister, Melody Okeson of Montrose, CO & 4 grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, June...

May 24, 2023

Jim Bouchey, born on July 23, 1951, said his final goodbyes on May 24, 2023, leaving behind a trail of laughter and love. He is survived by his amazing wife, Janet Bouchey, their five kids, a whopping ten grandkids, and even a great-grandchild. His departure has left a void in the hearts of everyone who had the pleasure of...

May 19, 2023

Darlene Mae Imm of Phillipsburg, Kansas passed away May 19, 2023, at the age of 93 at the Phillips County Hospital.   She was born May 31, 1929, in rural Phillips County, Kansas.  The daughter of Charlie and Bertha (Johnson) Babcock, Darlene was the third of eight siblings.

Growing up, Darlene rode the family horse, Midge to the...