Edna Lee Degenhardt, 88, Hays, died Sunday, January 6, 2019 at HaysMed. She was born April 16, 1930 in Wichita Falls, Texas the daughter of Roy and Ida (Barnett) Cantwell.  On September 22, 1947 she was united in marriage to Fidelis “Dale” Degenhardt at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pfeifer, Kansas.  They celebrated over 65 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on July 16, 2013.  She was a kitchen manager for the Hays VFW and American Legion and also...

Robert J. Pfeifer Robert J. Pfeifer, 91, Hays, died Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019 at HaysMed. Robert (RJ) was born April 12, 1927 in Hays, Kansas the son of Pete and Catherine (Unrein) Pfeifer. RJ grew up on the family farm just north of Hays and attended Hays High School. RJ spent his youth working the family farm before being drafted for service in 1945.  He served in the U.S. Army Infantry before returning to Hays to continue his passion for farming. He was united in marriage to...

Barbara Ann "Bobbi" Parsons Barbara Ann “Bobbi” Parsons, 86, Hays, was reunited in Heaven with many loved ones on Monday, December 31, 2018. Bobbi was born October 24, 1932 in Wichita, Kansas.  She and her two siblings, Anona and Eldon “Don” were raised by their parents, Willis K. and Anna M. Myers.  Bobbi was much younger than her two siblings so she was doted on by her family.  She had a very happy childhood with many fond memories. ...

Stanley James “Stan” Werth Stanley James “Stan” Werth, 56, died Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at HaysMed. He was born November 20, 1962 in Hays the son of Frank and Rosie (Pfannenstiel) Werth.   In 1981, he graduated from TMP-Marian High School and was in the Kansas Army National Guard.  He was united in marriage to Rochelle Einsel.  He was a successful businessman and was owner/operator of Werth Heating, Plumbing and Air Conditioning.  He was...

Mary Ann Speier              Mary Ann Speier, 72, Hays, died Sunday, December 16, 2018 at HaysMed. She was born January 23, 1946 in Hays, the daughter of Gus and Celestina (Brungardt) Stadelman.  She was a graduate of Girls Catholic High School.  On August 9, 1969 she was united in marriage to Douglas R. Speier and they celebrated 40 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on August 16, 2009.  She...

Viola E. Kaempfe Viola E. Kaempfe, 82, Hays, died Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Via Christi Village. She was born November 23, 1936 in Alden, Kansas the daughter of Clyde W. and Ida C. (Lengel) Vincent.  She received her nursing certificate and BSN degree from Fort Hays State University.  On August 30, 1959 she was united in marriage to Jerry L. Kaempfe in Hays, and they celebrated 52 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on September 17, 2011.  Viola was a...

Marcella “Marcie” Schmeidler Marcella “Marcie” Schmeidler, 93, Hays, died Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Via Christi Village. She was born February 11, 1925 on the family farm near Hays, the daughter of Wendelin and Agatha (Miller) Geist.  On October 29, 1949 she was united in marriage to Celly E. Schmeidler in Chase, Kansas, and they celebrated over 58 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on January 22, 2008.  She was a cook and manager at...

    James H. Drees James H. Drees, 84, Hays, died Monday, December 3, 2018 at HaysMed. He was born June 25, 1934 in Hays one of three children of Jack A. and Mildred A. (Joy) Drees.  He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic grade school and graduated from St. Joseph’s Military Academy in 1952.  In 1967, he graduated from Fort Hays Kansas State College with a B.S. degree in Business.  On November 26, 1955 he was united in marriage to Alice M. Schmidt in...

  William Edward “Ed” Froelich   William Edward “Ed” Froelich, 93, Hays, formerly of Walker, died Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Via Christi Village. He was born June 7, 1925 in McAllen, Texas the son of Jonas and Sylvia (Cox) Froelich.  He was a medic in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was stationed in the Philippine Theater and near Guam.  He was awarded the Purple Heart medal for wounds received during the war.  On April 22, 1947...

Karen J. Schumacher Karen J. Schumacher, 77, Hays, died Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at HaysMed. She was born April 27, 1941 in Hays, the daughter of Adolph and Rose (Leiker) Kryzer.  In 1959, she graduated from Girls Catholic High School.  On September 28, 1959 she was united in marriage to Donald L. “Donny” Schumacher at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Schoenchen, and they celebrated over 59 years of marriage.  Karen worked in the business office at St. Anthony...