Joann Fern Hrabe passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at the Republic County Hospital in Belleville at the age of 61.

She was born on Friday, December 13, 1963, in Quinter, Kansas, to Leonard and Linda (Bedore) Hrabe. Legend has it that it was 13 below zero, and Joann was a breached baby. 

Leonard, Linda, and Joann moved to Smith Center sometime in 1964 so Leonard could run the creamery store in downtown Smith Center. Joann attended grade school and high school in Smith Center and graduated in 1982. 

John Allen Vohs, of Plainville, passed away on February 2, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 66. 

He was born on October 9, 1958, to Donald G. and Florence "Flossie" Ann (Ruhaak) Vohs in Plainville.

John grew up in Plainville and graduated from Plainville High School in 1976. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from Fort Hays State University. 

Charles Donald Casey, 82, passed away on February 2, 2025, at Kansas Christian Home in Newton. 

He was born on January 16, 1943, in Newton, Kansas, the youngest of seven children to Frank and Bertha (Squier) Casey. 

He married Pauline Jean (Bright) on July 4, 1963. She preceded him in death on September 12, 2024. He was also preceded in death by his five sisters and one brother. 

Charles was a 4th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newton.

Robert "Bob" Eugene Williams, 76, of Stockton, passed away on February 3, 2025, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. 

He was born on July 17, 1948, to Karl and Quetona (Bird) Williams in Stockton, where he lived his entire life. 

Bob married the love of his life, Nancy Atwill, on April 3, 1976, at the Assembly of God Church in Stockton. Nancy's grandfather officiated the wedding. Together, they raised two daughters, Brandy and Jessica.