Robert Alan “Bob” Grant Robert Alan “Bob” Grant, 77, Hays died Friday, January 14, 2022 at HaysMed. He was born July 2, 1944 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Robert Cortland and Patience Catherine “Kay” (Ochse) Grant.  He enlisted in the U.S. Navy during his senior year of high school and served from 1961-1965, during the Vietnam War.  Bob worked in the oilfield as a production foreman for Brexeco.  On August, 29, 1967 he was united in...

Henry L. “Hank” Geist Henry L. “Hank” Geist, 69, Hays, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Morningside Place in Overland Park. He was born September 18, 1952 in Hays, the son of Joseph and Virginia (Klaus) Geist.  He was a 1971 graduate of Hays High School.  On October 6, 1978 he was united in marriage to Susan Weber in Hays.  He worked for many years at Hi-Plains Alignment with his dad.  After semi-retiring, he picked up cars for Hays...

James M. “Jim” Steinert James M. “Jim” Steinert, 67, Plainville, died Friday, January 7, 2022 at HaysMed. He was born July 26, 1954 in Russell, the son of Marvin and Dora Lee (Mai) Steinert.  Jim graduated from Norton High School in 1972 and studied criminal justice at Fort Hays State University.  He was a police officer in Ellis and owned and operated Steinert Liquor for more than 30 years.  He was in the U.S. Navy, serving from 1972 to 1976. ...

Robert Dunbar Macdonald Robert Dunbar Macdonald, 85, Hays, Kansas, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at HaysMed. He was born November 20, 1936 in Glasgow, Scotland the son of William Anderson Dunbar and Violet Elizabeth Jane (Mulholland) Macdonald.  Robert attended school in Glasgow, and he graduated from Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho in 1970.  On December 19, 1970, Robert and Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Webb married and sealed for time and all eternity in Idaho at Idaho...

Patricia A. Weigel, 89, Hays, died Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Ellis Good Samaritan Society. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Lillian Marie (Sander) Dreiling Lillian Marie (Sander) Dreiling, 89, Hays, died peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Main Street Manor in Russell. She was born August 4, 1932 in Victoria, the daughter of Peter M. and Julia (Mermis) Sander.  Lillian attended Victoria High School and was the valedictorian of the class of 1950.  She was one of eight members of the first class of St. Anthony School of Nursing in Hays, graduating in 1954.  On October 18, 1954 she was united...

Viola Rosa Hurst Viola Rosa Hurst, 94, Hays, died Sunday, January 9, 2022 at her home. She was born April 10, 1927 on the family farm near Blakeman in rural Rawlins County, the daughter of Peter James and Margaret Oletha (Bliss) Heaton.  She was a 1945 graduate of Atwood High School.  On September 1, 1951, she was united in marriage to Donald J. Hurst at the Atwood Christian Church.  They celebrated 70 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on October 27,...

Thelma M. Smith Thelma M. Smith, 100, Hays, died Monday, January 3, 2022 at Via Christi Village. She was born June 22, 1921 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma the daughter of John and Annie (Jones) Chronister.  On June 4, 1948 she was united in marriage to Benford E. “Ben” Smith in Okmulgee.  He died on November 16, 1984.  They moved to Hays, Kansas in 1959 where Ben was working with the Texaco Oil Company, and Thelma has been a resident of Hays since that time.  She...

Esther Anna Littlechild Esther Anna Littlechild, 93, Hays, died Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Ellis Good Samaritan Society. A memorial service will be at a later date with inurnment in the WaKeeney City Cemetery.  A complete obituary with service information will be published at that time by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.  Condolences and memories of Esther may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Leon Alfred Dinkel Leon Alfred Dinkel, 87, Victoria, died Thursday, January 6, 2022 at his home. He was born April 29, 1934 on the family farm near Victoria, the son of Alfred G. and Leoba (Dreiling) Dinkel.  Leon graduated from Victoria High School in 1952.  On August 31, 1953, he was united in marriage to Lillian Dreiling at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays.  They celebrated 68 years of marriage.  He loved farming and spending time with his family. Survivors...