Terry Wayne Ault Terry Wayne Ault, 70, of Hays, Kansas passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday, September 8, 2019 at his home.  Terry was born July 22, 1949 in Hays, Kansas.  He was one of three children born to William C. and Evelyn G. Ault.  He grew up and attended schools in Hays, KS, graduating from Hays High School and then graduating from Kansas State University in Manhattan. He returned to Hays upon graduation, where he begin his career and started his own...

Charlotte Ann Wyatt On Friday, September, 6, 2019, Charlotte Ann Wyatt, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at the age of 86 at her home south of Gorham. She was born on October 29, 1932 in Hastings, Nebraska, the daughter of Chester C. and Isabelle (Archibald) Gates.  On August 13, 1954, she was united in marriage to Richard Wyatt in Hastings. Ann will be forever remembered by her husband and best friend of 65 years; Richard L. Wyatt, her precious children;...

Pamela L. “Pam” Koerner Pamela L. “Pam” Koerner, 60, Hays, died Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at the Hays Good Samaritan Society. She was born January 22, 1959 in Hays, the daughter of Frederick L. “Fred” and June (Rohr) Koerner.  Pam was a graduate of Hays High School in the class of 1977 and earned an Associate Degree in computer science from Fort Hays State University.  She was an administrative assistant at Northwest Kansas Area on...

Loree M. Riggs Loree M. Riggs, 97, Hays, died Saturday, August 31, 2019 at HaysMed. She was born December 26, 1921 on the family farm south of Stockton, the daughter of Lester and Lydia (Borin) Maddy.  In 1939 she graduated from Stockton High School, and she attended Fort Hays State University.  Loree was a sales associate for JCPenney, retiring after 38 years with the company.  On June 30, 1940 she was united in marriage to Donald H. “Don” Riggs.  They...

Rodney Lee “Rod” Milke, 60, Hays, died peacefully and surrounded by people who loved him Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Hays Medical Center. He had fought a year long courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born November 4, 1958 in Plainville, KS, the son of Clarence C. and Vera Rose (Jacobs) Milke. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Munjor Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council #11492, and Bishop Cunningham Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, twice...

James (Jim) Lewis Hilmes, age 88 passed away on August 31, 2019 at Via Christi Village, Hays, Kansas. He was born on October 30, 1930 in Ransom, Kansas, the son of Joseph and Mary (Kraus) Hilmes. He was raised on the family farm north of Ransom along with his two brothers and three sisters. He attended a one room elementary school near the family dwelling and graduated from Ransom High School in 1949. James was extremely proud of his military service to his country. He enlisted in the...

Ronald F. “Ron” Munsch Ronald F. “Ron” Munsch, 69, Schoenchen, died Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at HaysMed. He was born January 19, 1950 in Hays, the son of Whitey and Leanore (Leiker) Munsch.   He was a truck driver for Whitey Munsch Trucking, a ringman for Bob Munsch Real Estate and Auction, and worked for Town and Country Well Service.  In 1976 he was married to Rita Ellis.  They later divorced.  Ron was a jack of all trades.  He...

Rose Mary Rupp Rose Mary Rupp, 84, Hays, died Friday, August 23, 2019 at Via Christi Village. She was born January 1, 1935 in Hays, the daughter of Isadore and Clara (Braun) Binder.   On February 19, 1951 she was united in marriage to Melvin A. “Meff” Rupp.  They celebrated over 62 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on December 1, 2013.  She was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Via Christi and a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church...

Marilyn Pauline Prewo Marilyn Pauline Prewo, 79, Hays, died Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at HaysMed. She was born April 2, 1940 in Victoria, the daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Mermis) Younger.   On December 19, 1973 she was united in marriage to Tommy B. Prewo.  They celebrated nearly 46 years of marriage.  She was a personal housekeeper, farm wife, and jack of all trades.  She loved farm life and taking care of cows and calves, gardening, cooking, and...

John F. Werth John F. Werth, 70, Hays, died Tuesday, August 20, 2019 in an aviation accident near his home in Schoenchen. He was born May 6, 1949 in Hays, the son of Alvin A. and Peggy (Banham) Werth.  In 1967 he graduated from St. Joseph Military Academy.  He was united in marriage to Charlene Pfannenstiel on August 9, 1969 in Antonino.  They celebrated 50 years of marriage.  He owned and operated Werth Aerial Spraying.  John was a member of the Schoenchen Third...