Obituaries

Body Teri Jean Hart, age 64, of Hays, Kansas, went to be with our Lord after passing away peacefully at home on September 15, 2023. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, loyal daughter, affectionate caregiver, and faithful friend.

Body Kenneth Wayne Kuntzsch, Sr., 77, of Russell, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. He was born on March 19, 1946, in Russell, Kansas, the son of William H. and Margaret F. Reddig.

Body Glade resident Dale D. Bretton passed away September 16, 2023, at his home in Glade at the age of 88.   He was born July 9, 1935, in Phillips County, Kansas, the son of Hugh and Edna (LaRue) Bretton. He was premature, weighing only two lbs.

Body Chris passed away suddenly from heart failure at her home in Stockton, Kansas, at 71. Raised in Colorado, she rode with the Westernaires, learned to ski, backpacked, graduated from Poudre HS in 1969, and briefly attended Western State University in Gunnison, Colorado.

Body Rebecca “Becky” Elaine Eaton, 64, of Plainville, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at the Redbud Village in Plainville. She was born on February 9, 1959, in Fairfax, Mo., the daughter of Oscar and Betty (Faseler) Huff.

Body Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Arlene Marie Newell, age 86, passed away at her home in Gilbert, Arizona on September 10, 2023. She was born on January 18, 1937, to Leo and Mary Desmarteau in Damar, Kansas. She met Robert Henry Newell in Damar, Kansas.

Body Edwin Vaden Bunch of Stockton, Kansas, passed away on September 15, 2023, at his home in Stockton. He was born on February 15, 1955, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to George T. and Helen (Kelly) Bunch. He married Susan Wyant in Richmond, Kentucky on May 25, 1979.

Body Clarence Richard “Dick” Meitler, 80, passed away September 14, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas. He was born on September 29, 1942, near Sylvan Grove, Kansas, to Clarence W. and Lois Bonnel (Zacho) Meitler.

Body David Lee Bouchey of Stockton, Kansas, passed away on September 12, 2023, in his home at the age of 57. He was born on November 10, 1965, to Joseph A. and Edith Ann (Rostocil) Bouchey in Plainville, Kansas.

Body Garland “Garb” LeRoy Ensley, 100, passed away September 6, 2023, at Medicalodges of Great Bend. He was born November 11, 1922, in Jefferson, Kan., to Heber T. and Lettie L. (Skinner) Ensley.