Barbara Lee “Bobby” Couse, 83, passed away on May 24, 2026, at Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton, Kansas.
She was born on May 5, 1943, in Leavenworth, Kansas, to Burgess Hollar and Catherine (Hammersmith) Dauwe. Her father gave his life serving his country during World War II, and she was lovingly raised by her mother and stepfather, Johnie Dauwe, whose care and guidance helped shape the strong devotion to family that defined Barbara’s life.
Norman Keith Voss, 88, passed away on May 14, 2026, at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.
He was born June 24, 1937, in Graham County, Kansas, to Louis and Irma (Henry) Voss. He was the middle of five children.
Leon Thomas Welker, 83, of Stockton, Kansas, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas.
He was born on August 19, 1942, on the Hardman Ranch south of Woodston, Kansas, to Thomas Lesley Welker and Martha Elizabeth (Delaney) Welker. He graduated from Woodston High School in 1960.
Allen Keith Trexler was born to Roland and Edna (Rudman) Trexler on October 9, 1930, at the family home in Palco, Kansas. During the first five years of his life, he lived in Palco before the family relocated to Hill City. In both communities, Allen treasured the time spent alongside his father, Roland Trexler, at the family grocery business, the Trexler Store, where he proudly delivered groceries on his tricycle. He shared a joyful childhood with his two younger sisters, Phyllis and Awyn.
John Arthur (Art) Rolo, age 89, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Art left a legacy of unwavering devotion to his family.
David Lee Weber, age 56 of Victoria, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Hays Medical Center.
He was born November 30, 1969, in Hays, Kansas, to Herman V. “Verlee” and Karen (Ellis) Weber.
Jackie “Jack” Duane Boller, 80, formerly of Plainville, Kansas, passed away May 4, 2026, at Richard Nau Hospice House in Longview, Wash.
He was born on July 12, 1945, at Hadley Hospital in Hays, Kansas, to Duane and Leona (Bair) Boller.
