Obituaries

Dec 20, 2025

Phillipsburg resident, Cody Steven Harmon, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Graham County, Kansas, at the age of 33.

He was born on December 8, 1992, in Phillipsburg, the son of Steven Harmon and Kristy Rogers.

Cody was preceded in death by his father, Steven, and son Titan John Harmon.

Cody...

Dec 19, 2025

On Friday, December 19, 2025, Leona (Clow) Fink passed away at the age of 96, at Logan Manor Community, in Logan, Kansas.

Leona was born on August 28, 1929, to Alfred Ross and Myrte Perlina (O'Connor) Clow as the youngest of six children. She was raised on a farm a few miles South of Waldo, Kansas. Leona's...

Dec 15, 2025

Juanita Rupke Tracy passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15th, in Phillipsburg, KS, at the age of 98.

She was born on April 13th, 1927, in Long Island, KS, the youngest of 11 children. She was the daughter of William Rupke and Hendrikje (Hattie) Konjer Rupke.  Juanita attended school in Long Island, KS.

Juanita and...

Dec 3, 2025

Isabell Burton Krouse peacefully returned to her Heavenly Home and the arms of Jesus Christ on December 3, 2025 at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg, KS, a week before her 90th birthday.

She was born in Afton, WY, December 10, 1935 the daughter of Stewart and Cora Leona (Swainston) Burton.  She grew up milking cows on...

Nov 26, 2025

Phillipsburg resident, Daniels "Dan" Lee Heinze, Sr., went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Hospital,  in Kearney, Nebraska, at the age of 86.

Daniels Lee Heinze, Sr. was born on January 20, 1939, in Lucas, Kansas, to his parents Edwin Leo Heinze and Wilmadean D. (Daniels) Brockman.

Dan...

Nov 24, 2025

Phillipsburg resident, Gary Lee Dart, passed away on November 24, 2025, at the Phillips County Hospital, in Phillipsburg, Kansas, at the age of 87.

Gary was born on June 17, 1938, in Haddam, Kansas, to his parents Roy Franklin and Bonnie Irene (Folkner) Dart.

He was united in marriage to Wanda Lee Allen on September...

Nov 23, 2025

Former Phillipsburg resident Clinton Ernest White passed away November 23rd, 2025 at the Hillcrest Nursing Home of McCook, NE at the age of 95.

Clinton was born January 24, 1930 in Agra, KS the son of Ernest Albert White and Ruth Emergene White.

He was married on October 28, 1950 to Mildred (Millie) Marie Lawson....

Nov 20, 2025

Logan Resident, Veda Arleen Brasted, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, in the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 87.

Veda was born January 18, 1938, to her parents, Myron (Mike) and Mercedes Horn in Logan, Kansas.

On November 1, 1958, Veda married her husband Ivan Brasted in the courthouse in...

Nov 18, 2025

Leona Marie Surface passed away at Cedar Village Nursing home in Ness City, KS, on November 18, 2025. She was born at Limes Maternity Clinic Logan, KS on November 19, 1948 to Elvin" Bud" and Charlotte Bittel-Nichol.  She grew up on the family farm on Bow Creek in Rooks County. Leona attended grade school and high school in Logan,...

Nov 18, 2025

Rural Phillipsburg resident, Edward B. O'Rourke III, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas at the age of 71. He was born November 13, 1954, in Warner Robins, Georgia to parents Edward and Jacqueline (Kennedy) O'Rourke.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Petra Christine (Wagner) O'Rourke, and...

Nov 15, 2025

Kirwin, KS resident Abbie Jean Henry passed away Saturday morning November 15, 2025 at her home at the age of 84.

She was born September 28, 1941 in Hill City, KS the daughter of Ray and Abbie (Bass) LaRue.  She was united in marriage to Virgil Henry on July 30, 1966 in Phillipsburg, KS.

Survivors...

Nov 14, 2025

Darwin Wayne McReynolds 53, of Sylvan Grove, KS, passed away quietly in his home on November 14, 2025. Darwin was born to James and Merna (Kaser) McReynolds on May 28, 1972, in Osborne, KS. The youngest of his siblings, Darwin spent his childhood fully embracing the role of little brother. He also grew up alongside several of his nieces...

Nov 14, 2025

Francis Raymond Simmons, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Azria Health Woodhaven in Great Bend, Kansas, with his daughter by his side.

Born on September 25, 1938, in Lenora, Kansas, he was the son of Albert and Marie (Cox) Simmons.

Francis proudly served in the United States Army from 1961 to...

Nov 4, 2025

Phillipsburg resident, Royce Ratliff, passed away on November 4, 2025, peacefully at home, at the age of 78.

Royce Eugene Ratliff was born on June 2, 1947, in Smith Center, Kansas, to his parents Wayne and Pearl (Gutzman) Ratliff.

Royce was united in marriage to Connie (Olson) Ratliff on September 15, 1968, at the First...

Nov 2, 2025

With deep love and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Donna Irene Kats, who went to be with her Lord on November 2, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on October 21, 1942, to Orville and Grace (Thompson) Coffin.

Donna married the love of her life, Stanley J. Kats, on October 27, 1961, sharing more...

Oct 17, 2025

Former Phillipsburg resident, Faye Ann Hunziker-McGuire, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Friday, October 17, 2025, in Hays, KS at the age of 94.

She was born September 12, 1931, in Prairie View, KS the daughter of Dewey and Mary (Fisk) Breese. She graduated from the Logan High School with the Class of 1949.

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Oct 12, 2025

Ivan Lee Wagner was born on Dec. 8, 1935, to William and Alma (Preuss) Wagner on the family farm near Stuttgart, Kansas. He was baptized into the Christian faith at home on Dec. 23, 1935, and was later confirmed at Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stuttgart on June 19, 1949. He was a current member of Zion Lutheran Church...

Oct 11, 2025

Linda Jean (Grau) Heersink was born June 8, 1965 to Loren and Frances (Keeten) Grau in Phillipsburg, KS.  She was a life-long member of the Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stuttgart, KS.

On June 30, 1997, Linda married David Heersink.  Two children were born to this union:  Trenton David and Lauren Kathryn.

Linda passed away...

Oct 11, 2025

Jaunita R. Meadows passed away on October 11, 2025, at the age of 88.

Jaunita Rose McClain was born on August 8, 1937, in Phillipsburg, Kansas, to her parents Charles and Mable Marie (Good) McClain.

On November 27, 1954, Jaunita married Harold Meadows in Phillipsburg, Kansas, and together had 3 children.

Jaunita was...

Oct 6, 2025

Phillipsburg resident, Gertrude V. Redinger, passed away on October 6, 2025, at the Phillips County Hospital, in Phillipsburg, Kansas, at the age of 87.

Gertrude Viola Jerby was born on February 1, 1938, in Phillipsburg, Kansas, to her parents Alfred Franklin and Sophronia Muriel (Rowland) Jerby.

Gertrude eloped with the love of her life, Dwight...