Obituaries

Deborah Ann (Berland) Pfannenstiel

5 months ago By News Staff

Deborah Ann (Berland) Pfannenstiel, 75, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas, surrounded by love from her family.Debbie was born on January 15, 1951, in Stockton, Kansas, to Alverize and Blanche (Kerr) Berland.

David John “Big D” Koehler

5 months ago By News Staff

A Celebration of Life Service for David John “Big D” Koehler, 78, Plainville, will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the VFW, 105 S. Jefferson St. in Plainville.

Virginia Lee (Schmidt) Engborg

5 months ago By News Staff

n 1936 - 2026 n Virginia Lee (Schmidt) Engborg, 89, of Plainville, went home to be with the Lord on March 6, 2026, at Redbud Village in Plainville. She was born on December 23, 1936, in Leesburg, Va., to Clarence A.

Jennie L. Longnecker

5 months ago By News Staff

n 1932 - 2026 n Jennie L. Longnecker (Mayhew), passed away peacefully in Williamsburg, Virginia, on February 18, 2026, leaving a legacy of love, creativity, and joy.

Dena Joy Beck

5 months ago By News Staff

n 1941 - 2026 n A Come-and-Go Celebration of Life for Dena Joy Beck, of Stockton, will be held Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to noon, at 105 South Foster in Stockton.

Nola Nadine (Bane) Turnbull

5 months ago By News Staff

n 1934 - 2026 n Nola Nadine (Bane) Turnbull, 91, of Plainville, passed away on March 7, 2026, at Hays Medical Center in Hays. She was born on March 30, 1934, in Webster, Kansas, to Lennie and Louria (Stice) Bane.

Sharrelle Janay Shinn

5 months ago By News Staff

n 1992 - 2026 n Sharrelle Janay Shinn, age 33, passed away unexpectedly on February 28, 2026. She was born on November 7, 1992, in Phillipsburg, Kansas, to Harold Shinn and Candra Jo (Palmer) Shinn.

Fenton Jerome “Jerry” Horton

5 months ago By News Staff

n 1935 - 2026 n Fenton Jerome “Jerry” Horton, age 90, of Hays, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society in Hays. He was born March 18, 1935, in Salina, Kansas, to Forrest and Thelma (Traylor) Horton.

Nola Nadine (Bane) Turnbull

5 months ago By News Staff

Nola Nadine (Bane) Turnbull, 91, of Plainville, passed away on March 7, 2026, at Hays Medical Center in Hays.She was born on March 30, 1934, in Webster, Kansas, to Lennie and Louria (Stice) Bane.

Virginia Lee (Schmidt) Engborg

5 months ago By News Staff

Virginia Lee (Schmidt) Engborg, 89, of Plainville, went home to be with the Lord on March 6, 2026, at Redbud Village in Plainville.She was born on December 23, 1936, in Leesburg, Va., to Clarence A. and Nora (Lancaster) Schmidt.