Louene Daisy McBride Louene Daisy McBride, 104, Overland Park, formerly of Hays, died Monday, July 15, 2019 at Homestead of Overland Park. She was born July 12, 1915 in Hesston, Kansas, the sixth of seven children born to Ara H. and Hattie May (Boyer) Steele.  With her siblings, she would help on the family farm in Halstead.  Every Sunday, she would bake cookies and the boys would play baseball.  Louene graduated from Halstead High School in 1934 and soon began nurses...

Marvin Francis Pfannenstiel Marvin Francis Pfannenstiel, 88, Hays, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife by his side on Friday, July 19, 2019. He was born January 31, 1931 in Munjor, the son of Mike and Eva (Degenhardt) Pfannenstiel.  Marvin grew up in Munjor and Hays and graduated from St. Joseph Military Academy in 1949.  He was a member of the Kansas National Guard, and in 1952 was drafted during the Korean War into the United States Army where he spent time in...

Ronald J. “Ron” Stecklein, Sr. Ronald J. “Ron” Stecklein, Sr., 70, Olathe, died Thursday, July 11, 2019 at his home. He was born October 30, 1948 in Hays, the son of Joe C. and Catherine (Wasinger) Stecklein.  Ron served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  On September 4, 1971 he was united in marriage to Linda Stecklein at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hays, and they celebrated over 47 years of marriage.  He enjoyed...

David A. “Dave” Dreiling David A. “Dave” Dreiling, 57, Schoenchen, died Tuesday, July 9, 2019 surrounded by family at his home. He was born September 21, 1961 in Hays, the son of Hubert A. and Clementine M. (Zerr) Dreiling.  In 1979, he graduated from Thomas More Prep-Marian High school.  On April 20, 1985, he was united in marriage to Margie A. Roth at St. Fidelis Church in Victoria, and they celebrated 34 years of marriage.  He was a Facilities...

Malinda Deel Malinda Deel, 52, Hays, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita surrounded by the ones she loved. Malinda was born on February 16, 1967 in WaKeeney to Sylvanus and Firma Jean “Jeannie” (Rupp) Rome. On March 11, 1989 she married Shawn Hulse in Plainville, and to the marriage they brought two children, but later divorced. In 2006 she found Rick Deel, her puzzle piece and the love of her life, the one that made her life complete, and...

Richard A. “Dick” Parsons Richard A. “Dick” Parsons, 90, Hays, was reunited in Heaven with many loved ones on Sunday, June 30, 2019. Richard was born August 26, 1928 in Cheney, Kansas to Rollo Ray and Ada Estelle (Calkins) Parsons.   He was the youngest of nine children; Veral, Elton, JoAnn, Almira, Wayne, Galen, Dorothea, and Myraline.  In 1946 he graduated from Cheney High School.  Richard served in the United States Army from 1950-1952 as a...

Ivalee Fae Munsinger Ivalee Fae Munsinger, 92, formerly of Hays, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Avita Senior Living at Rolling Hills in Wichita. She was born November 17, 1926, on the family farm near Clayton, in Norton County, Kansas to Harvey and Roberta (Kirk) Mizell.  She attended schools in Clayton, graduating from Clayton Rural High School in 1945 and earned a bachelor’s degree from York College in York, Nebraska in 1949. She married Galen M. Munsinger, November 3,...

Deborah Kathryn Schmidtberger, 66, of Hays, died Monday, June 17, 2019 at her home. She was born February 25, 1953 in Hays the daughter of Daniel and Edna (Quint) Goetz. She graduated from Hays High School class of 1971.  On July 19, 1971, she married Karl A. Schmidtberger in Hays KS and they were happily married for 44 years.  In 1981, Debbie and Karl took ownership of Goetz Shoe Service from Debbie’s parents.  Over time they converted the shop to Pedorthic...

Alberto Carrasco, Jr. Alberto Carrasco, Jr., 71, Hays, died Friday, June 28, 2019 at the Ellis Good Samaritan Society. He was born December 30, 1947 in Hays, the son of Alberto and Evelyn (Speier) Carrasco.  He was a graduate of Hays High School, worked in the oilfield, and also in lawn care. Survivors include his six brothers; James Carrasco (Sue) of Hays, Robert Carrasco of Gillette, WY, Paul Carrasco (Linda) of Victoria, Frank Carrasco (Diane Meyers) of Hays, Daniel Carrasco...

Marjorie Joy “Marge” Akers Marjorie Joy “Marge” Akers, 87, Hays, died Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. She was born October 14, 1931 in Bush City, Kansas the daughter of Wilmer and Esther (Burlingham) Cassity.  She was a graduate of Garnett High School and attended Pittsburg State University and Halstead Nursing School.  On December 29, 1951 she was united in marriage to Dale Akers, and they celebrated over 67 years of...