Douglas Dean “Doug” Karst Douglas Dean “Doug” Karst, 60, formerly of Hays, died Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell surrounded by family. He was born December 21, 1962 in Hays, the son of Albert E. and Doris A. (Ochs) Karst.  He graduated from Hays High School in 1982 and was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church.  Doug worked as a contract pumper, bus driver, and was a route driver for Hays Daily News.  He enjoyed...

  Shirley Ann (Pfeifer) Schmidt Shirley Ann (Pfeifer) Schmidt, 84, Catharine, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 17, 2023  at her home surrounded by her children.  She was born December 25, 1938, on the family farm in Hyacinth to Aloysius A. and Katherine (Horning) Pfeifer.  She attended Locust Grove for eight years, then St. Mary of the Plains in Dodge City as a boarding student, graduating in 1956.  She married Emery R. Schmidt on October 10, 1959, in...

  Irene E. Herrman Irene E.  Herrman, 89 Hays, died Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Homestead of Hays. She was born March 4, 1934 in Ellis, the daughter of Alex and Rosie (Stecklein) Schoenberger.  On June 30, 1953 she was united in marriage to Gilbert C. Herrman at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays.  He preceded her in death on June 2, 2006.  She worked at the LaCrosse Nursing Home, 7-Up Bottling Company, Travenol, and Pat’s Beef Jerky.  She was a...

Fred W. Berger, Jr. Fred W. Berger, Jr., 95, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2023 at River Bend Assisted Living in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born January 12, 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Fred W. Berger, Sr. and Fern (Walsh) Berger.  His mother passed away when he was 13 months old, and he was raised by his maternal grandmother, Bessie P. Walsh in Tescott, Kansas, who passed away when he as 17.  He married Barbara Windscheffel, to which they were blessed with three...

Richard A. “Rich” Rupp Richard A. “Rich” Rupp, 81, Hays, died Saturday, September 2, 2023 at HaysMed. He was born May 29, 1942 in Hays, the son of Edward and Rose (Groff) Rupp.  He worked as a cement truck driver for Allied, Inc.  On October 12, 1968, he was united in marriage to Vickie Ann Walters in Hays, and she preceded him in death on February 6, 2015.  Rich was an avid music listener, loved animals, especially dogs and had numerous hobbies,...

  Marcia Lynn “Marcy” Wagner, 71, Palco, Kansas, died Monday, August 14, 2023 at HaysMed. She was born October 23, 1951 in Anderson, Indiana, the daughter of Paul and Gloria (Ikast) Wagner.  Marcy was a graduate of Palco High School, Fort Hays State University, and Southwestern College of Professional Studies where she earned a Master of Education Degree.  Miss Wagner taught elementary school for 42 years, first in Smith Center and then in Palco.  Marcy...

Harold R. “Harry” Legleiter Husband, father, and grandfather, Harold R. “Harry” Legleiter, entered fully into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.  He was 80. Harry was born October 12, 1942, the tenth of fourteen children to Anton and Genevieve Legleiter in Liebenthal, Kansas.  He graduated in 1961 from Hays High School.  A few years later, he married the love of his life, Patricia Ann Sander on September 27, 1965, and that...

Norinne Sylvia Petersen Norinne Sylvia Petersen, 89, of Hays, Kansas, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Hays Good Samaritan Society. She was born September 8, 1933, in Lake County, South Dakota, to Fred and Esther (Strom) Sales.  Her family moved to Wentworth, South Dakota, before settling in Sibley, Iowa to raise their children. In her youth, Norinne occupied her time doing cheerleading and spending time with her friends and family.  She was honored to...

Ruth Marie (Leiker) Howard Ruth Marie (Leiker) Howard, 81, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2023. She was born on May 15, 1942, in Hays, Kansas, to Edmund F. and Pearl (Kippes) Leiker.  Ruth grew up with three sisters; Hazel Roberts, of Wheatland, Wyoming, Clarissa Ann Augustine, of Hays, and Carol Zedaker, of Wheatland, Wyoming.   Ruth was known for her generous and strong spirit.  She was an independent and intelligent woman who dedicated her...

  Donald J. “Don” Waldschmidt Donald J. “Don” Waldschmidt, 80, Hays, died Thursday, August 10, 2023 at HaysMed and after over 70 years will once again be united with his father. He was born December 2, 1942 in Hays, the son of Peter C. and Barbara “Barb” (Kisner) Waldschmidt.  Don was the oldest of five children and known as “Pete’s Shadow”.  In 1961, Don graduated from St. Joseph’s Military Academy and attended...