All Obituaries

Robert (Bob) J. Scheideman, age 84, of Ellinwood, Kansas passed away on September 22, 2023 at Medicalodges, Inc. in Great Bend, Kansas. Bob was born June 30, 1939 to Elmer and Ameila Scheideman in La Crosse, Kansas. Elmer and Ameila had four children together. Bob was the third oldest of his four siblings. Bob lived in La Crosse for all his childhood. After high school, Bob enlisted in the United States Airforce. After serving in the Airforce, Bob returned home to La Crosse. Upon returning...

Harold Lee Miller, 88, passed away at Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington, KS on Sept. 19th, 2023. Born on Jan. 19, 1935 in Skedee, OK he was the son of Clarence Lee & Lorene Evelyn (Whittle) Miller. A longtime Ellinwood resident, Harold graduated from Hudson HS in 1954 and married Elma “Jean” Sessler on Oct. 16, 1954 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood. They shared 67 years of memories together before her passing in 2022. Harold and Jean enjoyed roller skating, ice...

Mollie Ellen Staudinger,67, passed away on Sept. 17th, 2023 at Ellinwood District Hospital. Born in Ellinwood, KS on Feb. 6, 1956 she was the daughter of James Herbert & Mildred Agnes (Sherwood) Carpenter. Mollie married Wayne Staudinger on Jan. 26, 1996. Mollie worked in home health care. Survivors include husband, Wayne Staudinger; sons, Jacob (Jaime) Oppenheimer and Dalton (Erin) Staudinger; and beloved grandchildren, Rylee, Khyler, Bowynn Oppenheimer and Ryker...

Ellinwood, KS Gary Frederick Knop, 83, passed away at Kansas Wesley in Wichita, KS on Sept. 10th, 2023. Born in Ellinwood, KS on Nov. 27th, 1939 he was the son of Leonard C. and Hilda E. (Fuhr) Knop. Gary was a lifetime Ellinwood resident graduating from Ellinwood HS in 1957. He worked as a farmhand, for Lenhart Construction, and ran his own sporting goods store. Gary enjoyed gardening, hunting, and fishing. Memberships include St. John Lutheran Church, American Legion #320 & VFW. Gary...

Juanita Faye “Bobbi” Shultz, 84, passed away suddenly in Great Bend, KS on August 29, 2023. Born in Raymond, KS on December 29,1938, she was the daughter of Clarence & Dora (Hughbanks) Messick. As a longtime Raymond resident, she graduated High School in Raymond and worked at the Jr. High School for 25+ years as a cook. She married Darrell Lee Shultz on March 17, 1957 at Raymond Baptist Church. They moved into her dream home in Ellinwood, in 2012. Bobbi was a member of the...

Ellinwood, KS  Judy Janell Hayes, 73, passed away on July 5th, 2023 at Ellinwood District Hospital. Born in Larned, KS on August 12, 1949 she was the daughter of Howard & Leona Keeler. Judy was a lifetime Ellinwood resident where she worked as a caregiver and owned Raymond Farm Supply. She was active in the community donating her time to the Lions Club, Meals on Wheels, Heritage Club, and the Garden Club in Ellinwood.  Survivors include sons, John Henry (Jacalyn) Hayes, and...

Ellinwood, KS Rita Yvonne Hamby Orndoff, 66, passed away on July 7th, 2023 at Azria Woodhaven in Great Bend, KS. Born in Springfield, MO on April 21, 1957 to parents Ellis E. Hamby & June Stephens Hickel. Rita was saved and joined the Baptist Church young. She was a lifetime resident of Ellinwood coming to town at age four months. Rita graduated from Ellinwood High in 1975. She worked at Glassco manufacturing and later Woodhaven in Ellinwood. She was very talented at arts and crafts and...

Ann Haremza, 79, of Larned passed away in Topeka, KS at Stormont Vail Health on June 11th, 2023. Ann was born in Great Bend, KS on Jan. 5th, 1944 to Lawrence and Mildred (Simpson) Spacil. Ann attended St. Joseph Catholic School and graduated from Ellinwood HS in 1962. She then went on to graduate from St. Joseph Nursing School in Wichita, KS.  Through the years Ann worked for various clinics and hospitals as a Registered Nurse. She retired from the Dominican Sisters of Peace of Great...

Ellinwood, KS Marjorie (Maneth) Thomas passed away on May 25th, 2023 at Ellinwood Hospital. Born on January 4, 1935 in Otis, KS she was the daughter of Arthur & Mary (Bush) Maneth. Marjorie grew up in Olmitz, KS working alongside her father she learned how to farm and work cattle. She attended Catholic school in Olmitz later graduating from Otis High School in 1954. Marjorie married Robert Thomas in January of 1958 in Olmitz they were married for 64 years before he passed away in 2021....

Ellinwood, KS Gregory Herman Kowalsky, 61, passed away in Wichita, KS on May 22, 2023 with family by his side. Born in Great Bend, KS on June 2, 1961 he was the son of Herman Joseph & MaryAnn (Klepper) Kowalsky.  A lifetime Ellinwood resident Greg attended St. Joseph grade school, Ellinwood HS, and later graduated from St. John military academy. (1979) Greg worked as a police officer in Ellinwood and Great Bend manufacturing before working for the City of Ellinwood for over 25...