Joseph “Joe” Gerald Hageman, 34, passed away on February 22, 2026, at his home in Zurich, Kansas, surrounded by his family and cat, Nermal. 

Joe was born on September 8, 1991, in Hays, Kansas, to Gerald “Jerry” and Nancy (Benoit) Hageman. He grew up in Plainville, Kansas, and graduated from Plainville High School in 2010. 

On September 20, 2014, he married Rebecca Heroneme on their family farm in Zurich, beginning a life centered on faith, family, and hard work.

Randy Dee Cline, 70, of Luray, Kansas, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 7, 2026, at his home.

Randy was born May 18, 1955, in Ransom, Kansas. He was one of four children born to John, Jr. and Emma Arlene (Coker) Cline. He grew up in Beeler, Kansas, and Ness City, Kansas, and then, when he was in the eighth grade, his family moved to WaKeeney, Kansas. He was a Class of 1973 graduate of Trego Community High School.

Janice D. (Newell) Napell, age 77, of Hays, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, surrounded by family and a wonderful medical team.

She was born on January 9, 1949, in Stockton, Kansas, to Oliver and Velma (Manny) Newell and was one of seven children.

On October 26, 1974, she was united in marriage to Donald (Nipple) Napell in Damar, Kansas. He preceded her in death on November 19, 2020.