Louise C. Hammerschmidt Louise C. Hammerschmidt, 96, Victoria, died Sunday, August 9, 2020 at her son’s home in Topeka. She was born June 22, 1924, in Catharine, the daughter of Paul and Mary (Seitz) Miller.  On August 25, 1947 she was united in marriage to Joseph F. “Joe” Hammerschmidt in Catharine, and they celebrated 51 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on December 1, 1998.  She worked numerous jobs, but her favorite was at Travenol...

Ray Louis Eilts Ray Louis Eilts, 96, Hays, died Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Via Christi Village in Hays. He was born August 13, 1923 in rural Rush County south of Rush Center, Kansas, the son of Ed and Anna (Richter) Eilts.  He was a baptized member of Hope Lutheran Church in Rush Center and a graduate of LaCrosse High School in the class of 1942. He attended Emporia State University then served in the United States Army Air Corps.  He was in the 1503rd Air Force Base Unit and...

Richard L. Wyatt Richard L. Wyatt, 90, Gorham, died Sunday, August 2, 2020 at HaysMed. He was born February 22, 1930 in Minneola, Kansas, the son of Joseph Luke and Lucille (Acerbi) Wyatt.  He was a United States Air Force veteran and worked for 36 years at Stapleton International Airport in Denver as a flight simulator technician for United Airlines.  On August 13, 1954 he was united in marriage to Charlotte Ann Gates in Hastings, Nebraska, and they celebrated 65 years of...

Marjorie “Margie” Augustine Marjorie “Margie” Augustine, 77, Hays, died Saturday, July 25, 2020 at her home. She was born January 16, 1943 in Schoenchen, the daughter of Matt and Clara (Wolf) Zimmerman.  On September 10, 1960 she was united in marriage to Elmer A. Augustine in Schoenchen, and they celebrated 56 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on September 27, 2016.  She was a farmwife, a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church,...

Brian T. Unrein Brian T. Unrein, 62, McKinney, Texas, died Monday, January 20, 2020 in McKinney. He was born August 24, 1957 in Hays, the son of Clement and Viola (Enslinger) Unrein.  He was a 1975 graduate of Thomas More Prep-Marian High School.  On March 29, 1986 he was united in marriage to Diana Davis in San Diego, CA. She passed away on May 17, 2020 from kidney failure in Lewisville, Texas.  Brian was an engineer for Inter-Tel in California and Texas.  He was a...

Alicia Christine Brull Alicia Christine Brull, 31, Hays, died Saturday, July 25, 2020 at her home. She was born July 11, 1989 in Hays, the daughter of Christopher A. and Penny (Rupp) Brull.  She was a graduate of Victoria High School in the class of 2007, graduated from Hays Academy of Hair Design, and was preparing to attend welding school this fall.  Every year she helped her family with harvest and could drive every piece of farm machinery.  She was very creative,...

Elmer J. “Schmidty” Schmidt Elmer J. “Schmidty” Schmidt, 89, Hays, died Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at his home. He was born October 18, 1930 in Catharine, the son of Adolph J. and Anna (Staab) Schmidt.  On November 7, 1955 he was united in marriage to Rosalinda “Rosie” Meier in Catharine, and they celebrated 64 years of marriage.  He proudly served in the United States Army, was parts manager for 57 years at International Harvester/Radke...

Rita A. (Pfannenstiel) Bieker Rita A. (Pfannenstiel) Bieker, 94, Hays, peacefully passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Via Christi Village in Hays. She was born November 22, 1925 in Hays, the daughter of Joe M. and Sophie (Rupp) Pfannenstiel.  She grew up on a farm close to Hays and attended school in Hays.  On September 20, 1948 she was united in marriage to Marvin J. Bieker, and they celebrated nearly 34 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on July 30,...

Joel Michael Robinson Joel Michael Robinson, 66, Aurora, Colorado, died Saturday, July 4, 2020 unexpectedly at his home. He was born July 14, 1953 in Emporia, Kansas, the son of David Wallace and Shirley L. (Braum) Robinson. Growing up in Hays, Joel was active in sports and musical activities, and he and his brother Greg started a summer program teaching tennis to youth.  He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.  Joel graduated from Hays High School and Fort Hays State...

Dr. Robert D. Pokorny, DDS Dr. Robert D. Pokorny, DDS, passed away on Wednesday June 10, 2020 at Brookdale Assisted Living of Hays.  He enjoyed a wonderful life for 92 years and was much loved by his family and friends. He was the son of John and Bertha (Kerbs) Gillig of Lacrosse, Kansas, born August 16, 1927. After his father’s early death, Bob and his brother John were raised by his mother and adoptive father William Pokorny. Bob was a veteran like his father and his brother...