Obituaries

Dec 14, 2025

Elizabeth Ann (Merryman Fobes) Doerschlag, age 41, of Hoisington, Kansas, was called home by her heavenly Father on December 14, 2025. She was preceded in death by her youngest child, Lillian Clare, her mother, Karen, her maternal grandparents, Irene and Harold Hamilton, and her paternal grandfather, Gilbert Merryman.

Elizabeth was born December 3, 1984, in Wamego, Kansas,...

Dec 13, 2025

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Judith Lee Minson died December 13, 2025, at the Lakeview Village Care Center, Lenexa, Kansas as her soul passed up to heaven.  She was born September 13, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of John (Jack) William and Blanch (O'Mally) Hewett.

Judy graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1962, Kansas City,...

Nov 18, 2025

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Joan Rziha, age 82, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on November 18, 2025, at Aster Estates Homes Plus in Great Bend. Leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, and quiet service that touched countless lives. Born on February 28, 1943, in Wichita Kansas, to Leroy and Loretta (Demel) Morgenstern. Joan grew...

Nov 15, 2025

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Dale A. Davidson, 81, a devoted husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, and decorated United States Air Force Colonel (Ret.), passed away on November 15, 2025, at Keystone Place at Richland Creek in O'Fallon, Illinois. He was born on October 25, 1944, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Charles and LaVerne (Kraft) Davidson.

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Nov 15, 2025

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Edson Lewis Merlau, 86, passed away November 15, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas. He was born on September 13, 1939, in Coldwater, Michigan, to Eli Pierson and Marjorie Opeal (Neal) Merlau. On November 5, 1964, he married Melva Jean Donovan in Hoisington, Kansas. She passed on February 10, 2005.

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Nov 6, 2025

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Virginia Lee Smith, 73, died November 6, 2025, at Azria Health Woodhaven, Great Bend, Kansas.  She was born June 28, 1952, in Hoisington, Kansas, the daughter of Calvin E. and Betty Jean (Carroll) Smith.  Virginia graduated from Hoisington High School in 1970. She then went to work at Tindall's bakery.  In 1974 she started...

Oct 26, 2025

Arthur Paul Copp, 68, died October 26, 2025, at his home in Hoisington.  He was born May 23, 1957, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Theodore and Marie (Brungardt) Copp.  Arthur graduated from Great Bend High School and later worked for Becker Tire.

He loved cars and watching races on tv and especially time at the...

Oct 25, 2025

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Randall Rene "Randy" Schenk, 64, died October 25, 2025, at his home in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born January 4, 1961, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Donald D. "Shorty" and Karlene K. (Kraus) Schenk.  Randy graduated from Great Bend High School.

A Great Bend resident, formerly of Olmitz, Randy had...

Oct 10, 2025

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Nathaniel G. "Nate" Larkin, 25, died tragically as a result of a motorcycle accident on October 10, 2025.  He was born September 5, 2000, in Hoisington, Kansas. Nate graduated from Hoisington High School in 2019 and then enlisted in the United States Navy.  He served honorably for five years and was recently discharged in...

Oct 6, 2025

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Remembering Her Husband and Their Father

Through every memory and heartfelt moments, we remember our father, Roland Wayne Anschutz, 81, who passed away on October 6, 2025. He was a dedicated husband to Elberta Rose Anschutz, deceased, and a loving father to Martin Anschutz (Sandy) of Salina, KS,...

Sep 27, 2025

Bexlee Renee Wilson was born sleeping on September 27, 2025, at Rice Community Hospital, Lyons, Kansas, to parents Tyler and Ashlee (Blomberg) Wilson.

Survivors include her loving parents; big sister, Blakelee Wilson of the home; grandparents, Steve and Syndi Wilson of Marquette, Colin and Rhonda Finney of Lindsborg, and Richard Blomberg of Salina; aunts and uncles, Courtney...

Sep 24, 2025

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Darrell Lee Zigler, 82, passed peacefully in his sleep on September 24, 2025, a Azria Woodhaven Health Care, Great Bend, Kansas.

He was born March 9, 1943, in Russell, Kansas, the son of Otto L. and Mary Jane (Davis) Zigler.  In 1963 he graduated from Natoma High School, Natoma, Kansas.

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Sep 12, 2025

Kirk B. "Brad" Piper, 64, died September 12, 2025, at his home in Otis, Kansas.  He was born August 5, 1961, in Harrington, Kansas, the son of Clyde and Phyllis (Rodgers) Piper.

Kirk worked in road construction in his early years and lost his arm and shoulder as the result of an accident. He didn't let that...

Sep 8, 2025

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Eric L. Fisher, 45, died September 8, 2025, at his home in Hutchinson.  He was born June 11, 1980, in Riverside, California. He graduated from Redlands High School, Redlands, California.

On October 3, 2009, he married Kimberly Klug at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin, Kansas.  They were blessed with four children.

Sep 1, 2025

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He has 'eased' his last 'T', he has 'jinxed' his last 'Hi', he has 'played' his last 'Horse', and he has 'ganned' his last 'Shenan'. The little boy that made his mother chase him through the sticker patch to avoid his punishment has finally outrun us all. Larry Linsner ended his mischievous ways surrounded...

Aug 20, 2025

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Collene C. (Reif) Schneider, 68, of Hoisington passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025.  She was born January 22, 1957, in Hoisington, Kansas, the daughter of LeRoy W. and Dolores M. (Tauscher) Reif.  Collene graduated from Hoisington High School in 1976.

She was a loving mother and grandmother who was always devoted...

Jul 31, 2025

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Benjamin Anthony Kolas, Jr., 82, passed away July 31, 2025, surrounded by family at his home in Galatia, Kansas. He was born on February 4, 1943, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to Benjamin Sr. and Edithe (Knott) Kolas. On March 23, 1963, he married Raylene Dee Grindstaff in Inglewood, California. She passed on October 4,...

Jul 28, 2025

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Roberta L Prosser received her angel wings on July 28, 2025, in Hoisington, Kan. Roberta was born on a farm near Claflin on August 26, 1926, to Frank and Louise (Zecha) Miller. Raised in the Catholic faith and traditions of her eastern European heritage. She became a strong woman with determination to exceed. They...

Jul 28, 2025

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Harold Lee Harrison, age 93, of Hoisington, Kansas, passed away on July 28, 2025, in Minneapolis, MN, with his devoted wife Anne Harrison by his side.

Harold was born June 5,1932 in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Frank William and Winnie Faye (Shetler) Harrison. Harold graduated from Hoisington High School. He later...

Jul 20, 2025

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Robert E. "Bob" Lowe, 75, died July 20, 2025, at Clara Barton Hospital ER, Hoisington, Kansas.  He was born August 22, 1949, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Odra "Jack" and Marguerite C. (Riley) Lowe. Bob graduated from Hoisington High School in 1967 and then attended Salina Vo-Tech for diesel mechanics.  He enlisted...