Obituaries

May 13, 2024

Phillipsburg resident, Dennis L. Allen passed away Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Kansas Soldier's Home in Fort Dodge, KS at the age of 79.

He was born May 4, 1945 in Phillips County, KS the son of Howard F. and Marjorie J. (Stevens) Allen.  He served in the United States Navy for 20 years.

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May 10, 2024

Cindy George was born in Pueblo, Colorado on December 16, 1957 to Sidney and Joan McCarty.

John & Cindy were married at Colorado Springs, CO. on August 18, 1979.  To this union was born, Elizabeth and Nathaniel.  Nathaniel passed away September 2, 2018.

Cindy had a great love for babies, children, and learning.  She was...

May 10, 2024

Carl John Zollman was born on November 26, 1931 in Phillipsburg, Kansas to Karl Zollmann and Barbara Elizabeth Waldmann Zollmann.  He was baptized and received full membership in the Christian faith at the Lutheran Church in Stuttgart, Kansas.  Carl married Delores Mae Nyland July 15, 1952 at the Reformed Church in Prairie View, Kansas, and to this union three...

May 4, 2024

Brenda May Glenn was born May 11, 1952 in Holdrege, NE, the daughter of James & Geraldine (Steinke) Hutchens.  She passed away peacefully on May 4, 2024 at the Andbe Home in Norton, KS at the age of 71.

On May 31, 1970, Brenda was united in marriage to Eric Glenn while he was enlisted in the...

Apr 30, 2024

Roger Lee Kampfe II, 67 years of age, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Wesley Medical Center with his daughter and granddaughter by his side.

Roger was born August 3, 1956 in Gothenburg, Nebraska to Roger and Doris Kampfe. He was the second born out of four sons. Roger attended Phillipsburg High School and later...

Apr 26, 2024

Duane "Pete" Peterson of Agra, Kansas, passed away at Phillips County Hospital the afternoon of Friday, April 26, 2024, at the age of 79 years.

He was born July 17, 1944, to Carl Oscar Peterson and Ruby Marcella Miller in McCook, Nebraska. He attended grade school at Maywood, Nebraska and Jr. High and High School at McCook...

Apr 20, 2024

Rodney Allen Thacker, age 62, passed away on April 20, 2024 at the Flagstaff Medical Center in Flagstaff, Arizona.  Rodney was on a journey to visit the Grand Canyon which he did accomplish.  Sadly, he lost his fight with ALS before he could return home to Kansas.  Rod never gave up, felt sorry for himself or complained about the...

Apr 4, 2024

Donna Fae ( Godfrey) Van Kooten was born March 12, 1930 on the family farm east of Long Island, Kansas.  She was the third daughter to Albert and Alma (Volgamore) Godfrey.  Growing up on the farm with her 4 siblings held many adventures.  Like the time her dad traveled to sell cows. He had not yet arrived home at...

Apr 4, 2024

Speed resident, Willie Lloyd Bushnell, aged 85, passed away on April 4, 2024, at Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg.

Born on July 1, 1938, in Jerome, Idaho, he was the son of Clarence and Blanche (Bradley) Bushnell.  After high school he joined the US Navy.  He served 4 years in active duty and an additional 4 years...

Apr 1, 2024

Phillipsburg resident, Vernon Lawyer, passed away on April 1, 2024, at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg, Kansas, at the age of 94.

Vernon was born in Elkhart, Kansas, on July 21, 1929, to his parents Harry and Bertha Lawyer.

He was united in marriage to Berneda (McDowell) Lawyer on May 24, 1949, in...

Mar 26, 2024

Marion Tien was born December 9, 1937 to John and Pauline (Van Kooten) Tien on the family farm near Prairie View, KS.  He went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 26, 2024, at the age of 86.

Marion first attended Luctor country school through the eighth grade, and then attended Long Island High School,...

Mar 22, 2024

Phillipsburg resident, Carl Les Wilson, passed away March 22, 2024 at the age of 70.  He was born Feb. 7, 1954 in Lynwood, CA, the son of Clarence & Grace (Laughlin) Wilson.

Survivors include his wife Linda Calfy of the home; his stepdaughter Mandi Peterson of Phillipsburg; 2 brothers, Albert & Frank; 2 sisters, Tina & Rose...

Mar 22, 2024

Paul Thomas Kitzke Jr. was born on March 1,1940 to Paul Thomas Kitzke Sr. and Lois Louise (Pickel) Kitzke at their home in Norton County. He went to be with his maker at his home in Prairie View, Kansas on March 22, 2024.

Tom was born in Union Township of Norton County west of Logan.  He moved...

Mar 20, 2024

Jimmy Lee Ducharm, our dearest nephew, brother, cousin, and friend, passed away March 20th, 2024 at the Smith County Hospital in Smith Center, Kansas at the age of 69.  Jim was born January 26th, 1955 in Smith Center to Alfred Lee and Aleta Rae (Gower) Ducharm.  Jim and his Aunt Waneta Gower, resided on the family farm of his...

Mar 19, 2024

Phillips County resident, LeRoy Lee Keim, passed away March 19, 2024 at the Logan Manor in Logan, KS at the age of 88.  He was born Sept. 22, 1935 in Talmage, KS, the son of Harold & Florence (Munyon) Keim.

Survivors include his wife Joyce of Logan; daughters: Michelle Fortt of Aurora, CO; Melinda Younkin of Norton...

Mar 17, 2024

Our dear mother, Bonnie Vogel, sadly passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the age of 92. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. She also had many friends and was a well-loved member of the community.

Bonnie was born on July 18, 1931, in Agra, Kansas, to Curtis and Mabel...

Mar 15, 2024

Logan resident Keith Edward Hilburn passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 at the Phillipsburg County Hospital, Phillipsburg.  He was 86.

He was born on November 5, 1937 the 10th child of Willard and Lula (Bunch) Hilburn in rural Sheridan County, Kansas.  He attended grade school in Tasco, KS and graduated from the Hoxie High School.

Mar 13, 2024

Former Phillipsburg resident, Sherlyn Kats, passed away March 13, 2024 at the Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, KS at the age of 81.

Survivors include his wife Irene of the home in Spring Hill; his son Tim of Bucyrus, KS; his daughter, Candace Sage of Phillipsburg; sisters, Marianne Schlatter of Smith Center & Jean VanDeHoef of Michigan;...

Mar 13, 2024

Jerry Allen Link of Phillipsburg, KS, passed away peacefully at his home on March 13, 2024 at the age of 92.  He was born on January 30, 1932, in Grant City, MO.

Jerry was a friendly and outgoing individual who never met a stranger. He cherished spending time with his friends, engaging in conversations at various places...

Mar 11, 2024

Phillipsburg resident, Berneda Lawyer, passed away on March 11, 2024, at the Phillip County Retirement Center, at the age of 91.

Berneda was born on April 10, 1932, in Phillips County, Kansas, to her parents Guy and Myrtle (McQueen) McDowell.

She was united in marriage to Vernon Lawyer on May 24, 1949, in Kirwin, Kansas....