Remigia “Midge” Koerner Remigia “Midge” Koerner, 97, Hays, passed away Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 at Hays Medical Center. She was born April 28, 1928, in Hays, the daughter of Peter and Annastasia (Schaffer) Schuvie. She graduated from Girls Catholic High in 1946. Immediately after graduation, Midge started her career at Southwestern Bell (AT&T) as a switchboard operator and later worked in the Business Office before retirement. After retirement, she kept busy ...

Lidwina “Liddy” Ruder Lidwina “Liddy” Ruder, 100, Hays, died Monday, March 9, 2026 at Via Christi Village. She was born January 4, 1926, in Munjor, the youngest child of Sebastian and Mary (Pfannenstiel) Leiker.  On September 15, 1947 she was united in marriage to Edward J. Ruder in Hays, and they celebrated 43 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on November 12, 1990.  Liddy was a loving wife, mother, and devoted farmwife, helping Edward with ...

Margaret Ann "Peggy" Whittington, 90, Hays, died Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Park West Plaza Retirement Community in Wichita. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Louise (Walburn) Younger Louise (Walburn) Younger, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026 in Hays, Kansas surrounded by her family. Louise was born on November 21, 1938 to Pearl Lena Picking and William Dee Walburn. She was the second daughter and had four younger brothers. Her family owned Walburn’s Grocery on West 7th Street and she would often be seen standing on a milk crate to work the cash register. Growing up, Louise was thin as a rail and was endearingly called ...

Patricia Ann “Pat” Murphy Patricia Ann “Pat” Murphy, 94, Hays, died Monday, February 23, 2026 at Via Christi Village in Hays. She was born July 30, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of George W. and Almira E. (Haberstock) Murphy.  Pat began her education at St. Mary’s Grade School and in 1949 she graduated from Gorham Rural High School and then attended Marymount College in Salina, Kansas for two years.  She later transferred to Fort Hays ...

Anna Lee Meek Anna Lee Meek, 97, Porter, Texas, died Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Caring Hands Assisted Living in Porter. She was born December 21, 1928 in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence Lee and Roberta (Bowers) House.  Anna Lee graduated from Hays High School.  On September 22, 1949, she was united in marriage to Bill G. Meek in Hays, and they celebrated nearly 64 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on August 11, 2013.  While living in ...

Maurice J. Rohr Maurice J. Rohr, 85, Hays, died Saturday, February 14, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 23, 1940 in Hays, the son of Nick and Louise (Pfannenstiel) Rohr.  He was a graduate of Hays High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in animal science from Fort Hays State University.  On December 27, 1971 he was united in marriage to Mary Rose Phelps in Hays, and they celebrated 54 years of marriage.  Maurice was in construction and ...

Keith Ostrom Keith Ostrom, 43, formerly of Hays, died Thursday, February 12, 2026. He was born October 18, 1982 in Hays, the son of Stephen F. and Laura J. (Weber) Ostrom.  Keith was a mechanic and did construction work.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and getting together with friends to play poker or throw darts.  He was also a loyal Denver Broncos fan.  Survivors include his father Stephen, brother James Ostrom, and sister Theresia Ostrom, all of Hays. He was ...

Lucy Kathleen Herrman Lucy Kathleen Herrman, 83, LaCrosse, died Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at HaysMed surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 10, 1942 in Liebenthal the youngest of 16 children to Leo and Elizabeth (Burgardt) Herrman.  She graduated from Schoenchen High School in 1960 and on September 15, 1962 she was united in marriage to William V. Herrman at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Liebenthal, a union that spanned nearly 64 years.  They were blessed with ...

Rosolino J. Piazza Rosolino J. Piazza, 86, died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, February 9, 2026, at The Villa Senior Living Community, Pueblo, Colorado. He was born June 9, 1939 in Walsenburg, Colorado, the son of Joseph and Laura Piazza.  Rosolino graduated from high school in Whittier, California in 1957.  He was employed as a Machine Technician for Coast Envelope in California for 13 years.  He returned to Colorado and was employed as a General Brewery Worker for ...