Obituaries

Dee Ann "DeeAnn" (Bouchey) Desair, 77, of Hays, passed away on June 20, 2025, at Via Christi Village in Hays. She was born on July 11, 1947, to Raymond "Buck" and Mary Alberta (McKisson) Bouchey in Hays. DeeAnn grew up in Palco, Kansas, and graduated from Palco High School.

Leon Breckenridge, 93, Spokane, Wash., passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.He was born to Harold and Esther (Atchison) Breckenridge on September 10, 1931, in Beloit, Kansas. He married Virginia Boulanger on November 23, 1952, at the United Brethren Church in Woodston, Kansas.

Tony Ray Horner, a lifelong resident of Phillips County, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg, at the age of 67.

Donna Mae Allen, 95, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away surrounded by loved ones on May 27, 2025, at The Veraden Senior Living Center in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Andrew Keith Pfannenstiel, 48, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 17, 2025. He was born on June 9, 1976, to Duane (Whitey) Pfannenstiel and Sally Jo (Mapes) Hanhardt.

Duane Eber Dunning, 90, of Plainville, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville.He was born on February 18, 1935, in Webster, Kansas, to Ray and Lula (Folsom) Dunning. He graduated from Webster High School in the Class of 1953.

Carmella L. Thyfault, 92, Hays, died Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Harry Hynes Hospice Center in Wichita.She was born on December 19, 1932, in Hoxie, Kansas, the daughter of Fremond and Lucilla (DesMarteau) Comeau.

Andrew Lee Engling, 55, of Natoma, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, surrounded by his children and family.

Peggy Lynn Benedick, 76, of Plainville, passed away on June 6, 2025, at Hays Medical Center in Hays.She was born on March 17, 1949, in Missoula, Montana, to Alvin and Eileen (Butler) Benedick.

Peggy Lynn Benedick, 76, of Plainville, passed away on June 6, 2025, at Hays Medical Center in Hays.She was born on March 17, 1949, in Missoula, Montana, to Alvin and Eileen (Butler) Benedick.