All Obituaries

Janice A. Komarek, 68, passed away in Ellinwood, KS on September 17th 2019. Born on June 16, 1951 in Great Bend, KS she was the daughter of Jacob & Annette (Lubbers) Kowalsky. A lifetime Ellinwood resident she graduated from Ellinwood HS in 1969 and married Tom Komarek at St. Joseph Church in Ellinwood on November 12, 1971. They were married nearly 48 years. Janice worked as a hairstylist and taxidermist in Ellinwood operating her own shops for both. Survivors include husband, Tom...

Ellinwood, KS  Lloyd Eldridge Wood Jr., 76, died on September 17, 2019.  Born August 30, 1943 to Lloyd Sr. and Dorothy Russell in Kansas City, MO, Wood was a resident of Ellinwood since 1972.  He is survived by Lynda, his wife of 51 years; children Lloyd III (Woody) of Washington, DC, and Joanna Hohn of Manhattan, KS; grandchildren Elizabeth and Ryan Hohn; and sisters Shirley Hartshorn of Kansas City, KS and Linda Pittman of Blue Springs, MO.  A graduate of Kansas City...

Ellinwood, KS Goldie F. Manning, 80, passed away on Sept. 16, 2019 in Ellinwood, KS. Born on February 12, 1939 in Stockton, MO she was the daughter of Able & Lula Hamby Wilson (Little). She married John Lyle Manning Dec. 13, 1956 in Bolivar, MO and later moved to Ellinwood, KS in 1956. They enjoyed nearly 63 years of marriage. Goldie was a member of Grace Community Church in Great Bend, KS. She enjoyed cooking for her family, crocheting, gardening & St. Louis Cardinal...

Great Bend, KS Jessie Carl Osburn, 85, passed away at his home in Great Bend, KS on September 9th, 2019. Private family services and interment have taken place.  

Ellinwood, KS Roger was born to parents Donald & Wilma (Zimmerman) Dannebohm on November 6, 1953 at Ellinwood District Hospital where his mother worked for over 18 years. He was a frequent customer of EDH throughout the years who was grateful the hospital was still active and who thoroughly enjoyed the employees and the high level of care provided. He was jolly and friendly to all. Rog worked in the oilfield for Branson Trkg., AC Trucking, Rosel Company, Duke Company and Baker...

Leona M. Birzer, 84, passed away at Woodhaven Care Center in Ellinwood, KS on September 4th, 2019. Born on October 18th, 1934 in rural Odin, KS she was the daughter of William & Frances (Jenisch) Zorn. A lifetime Barton County resident Leona graduated from Odin High School and later married James N. Birzer in Odin on April 30th, 1957. Mrs. Birzer was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph Altar Society, and was a former board member at Sts. Peter & Paul Church north of...

Arthur E. Huslig, 83, passed away in Elinwood, KS on August 26, 2019. Born in Great Bend, KS on January 14, 1936 he was the son of Anton F. and Louise (Maneth) Huslig. He graduated from Cunningham High School in 1953 and later married Mercedes Hoffman in Great Bend, KS on April 27, 1963. She preceded him in death on July 16, 2016. Art was an Ellinwood resident since 1957 where he truly enjoyed his work as an auto mechanic. Memberships include St. Joseph’s Church and St....

Ray Robl’s work is done! He was born and raised in Ellinwood, Ks., attended Fort Hays State & Washburn University, was a Knight of Columbus & devoted to his parish. After 82 years, on August 20, 2019, he received an offer he could not refuse to join his Lord in a wonderful location where he plays cards, always holding the winning hand, golf games mean a hole in one with the best handicap, the fish are always biting and the big one never gets away, his garden is bountiful and...

Lawrence J. "Larry" Siefers, 78, loving husband, father, grandpa, and brother, died at Ellinwood District Hospital on August 11, 2019, surrounded by his family. Larry was president and owner of Larry's Welding Service in rural Ellinwood and was a lifetime Ellinwood resident. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ellinwood, and a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 50 years. He was proud to have been named Knight of the Year in 2009.  Larry was born...

Edward Lynn Krom, 59, passed away on July 22, 2019 in Ellinwood, KS surrounded by his loved ones. Born on November 13, 1959 in Great Bend, KS he was the son of Clifford Dean & Virgina Lee (Lane) Krom. Ed married Tammi Sue Kilgore on May 20, 1978. Mr. Krom was a lifetime resident of Great Bend moving to Ellinwood in 2014. He worked in the oilfield, for Kaiser trash service, & Menges Electric and loyally attended his grandchildren's sporting events. Ed loved the KC Royals &...