Obituaries

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...

Oct 3, 2025

Gloria June Coulter, formerly of Canon City, Colorado passed away on Friday, October 3rd, 2025 in Logan, Kansas.  She was born in August 1950 to James Archie and Lillian Edna (Parks) Minks in Washington, Missouri.  She had an older brother, Robert Dale and twin younger brothers, Roy Eugene and Ronald Earl.  The family moved to Colorado in September 1957,  ...

Sep 29, 2025

Resident of Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, Luis Carlos Peña Marquez, passed away on September 29, 2025, at the age of 45. He was born on November 14, 1979, in Nicolás Bravo, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Eumelio Peña and Silvia Márquez.

Luis was known for his loving nature and his genuine desire to help others. He leaves behind a legacy...

Sep 23, 2025

Phillipsburg resident, John Clyde Lunsford, passed away on September 23, 2025, at the Phillips County Retirement Center, in Phillipsburg, Kansas, at the age of 68.

John was born on October 5, 1956, in Munich, Germany, to his parents Clyde Lunsford and Ingeborg (Kerschreiter) Lunsford-Gibson.

John was united in marriage to Carliss Reid on May 22,...

Sep 19, 2025

Norma Jane (Wagner) Schick, daughter of William and Alma (Preuss) Wagner was born on the family farm southwest of Stuttgart, Ks July 20, 1934. She passed away on September 19, 2025 at the age of 91 years old.

She was baptized August 12, 1934 at home and confirmed June 20, 1948 in the Lutheran faith at Emmanuel...

Sep 19, 2025

Phillipsburg resident, Sherry Ann (Starkey) Allen, was born on September 21, 1949, in Grand Island, NE to Bud and Doris (Klanecky) Starkey. She went to her heavenly home into unspeakable joy on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 75. We can only imagine her joy. "Whom having not seen ye...

Sep 19, 2025

Kenita Carol Moss passed away at home, in Bald Knob, Arkansas on September 19, 2025, at the age of 87.

Kenita Carol McLaughlin was born on November 25, 1937, in Phillipsburg, Kansas, to her parents Kenneth Lye and May Mildred (Griffith) McLaughlin.

Kenita was united in marriage to Johnnie William Moss on February 25, 1991...

Sep 15, 2025

Phillipsburg resident, Dannie Craig, passed away on September 15, 2025, at the Phillips County Hospital, at the age of 80.

Dannie Ray Craig was born on June 16, 1945, in Lenora, Kansas, to his parents Olen Dale Craig and Jessie Lucille (Anglin) Craig.

He was married to Karen Novicki and to this union three children...

Sep 14, 2025

Phillipsburg resident, Rebecca Dianne Kennedy passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the Logan Manor in Logan, KS at the age of 77.

Dianne was born on January 1, 1948 in Phillipsburg, KS the daughter of Elven and Bonnie (Fleming) Rosenberg.

She was united in marriage in 1967 to Richard Morgan.  To this union...

Sep 13, 2025

Phillipsburg resident, Evelyn Sheryl (Green) Todd passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 in the Phillips County Retirement Center, Phillipsburg, at the age of 78.

Evelyn was born July 30, 1947 in Phillipsburg the daughter of Avery and Leota (Bandt) Green.

Evelyn was a long time resident of Phillipsburg, Osborne, Stockton, and Smith Center, KS...

Sep 3, 2025

Robert William Frederick passed away on September 3, 2025, at the Logan Manor, in Logan, Kansas, at the age of 77.

Robert was born on November 16, 1947, to his parents, John William and Lois Jean (Nash) Frederick.

Robert was united in marriage to Mary Lou Frederick on January 1, 1970, in Salina, Kansas.

Sep 2, 2025

Kensington resident, Clinton Brownwood, passed away on September 2, 2025, at the Mitchell County Hospital, in Beloit, Kansas, at the age of 47.

Clinton Alan Brownwood was born on September 5, 1977, in La Salle, Colorado, to parents Alan Brownwood and Rhonda Templeman.

Survivors include daughters Maisie Brownwood of Kensington, Kansas, and Mollie Brown of...