Hans U Bohi, 100, passed away on February 19, 2025, at home.
He was born on November 28, 1924, in Burglen, Switzerland. One of five children, Hans was the third born and first son of Adolph and Lina Bohi-Brunner.
Hans grew up in Burglen, where his family owned a flour mill, a large farm, forests, and hydropower plants. Already, as a young boy, Hans was drawn to the farm operation and spent a great deal of time milking the cows.
Lynnette “Lynnie” Eileen Bishop-Chard passed away on May 15, 2025, at her home in Palco at the age of 68.
She was born on July 12, 1956, to Carl A. and Lois Ruth (Abitz) Bishop in Crete, Nebraska. She married Randy Lee Chard on March 11, 2000, in Hill City, Kansas.
She was born in Crete, Nebraska, and raised in Salina, Kansas. Lynnie graduated from Salina South High School in 1974.
She later became a proud and active member of the Lutheran Association in Hill City, Kansas, where she found fellowship and strength in her faith.
Gertrude (Gertie) F. Bigge, aged 98 of Laporte, Colorado, died on May 21st, 2025.
Gertie was born on January 7, 1927, in Hugo, Colorado. She was the youngest daughter of Albert J. and Irene Griebel Koppes, both deceased.
Ray Davin Butler, 92, passed away on March 21, 2025, at Medicalodges of Great Bend.
She was born to Thomas and Margarette Knapp on October 27, 1932, in Dawson City, Yukon Territory, Canada.
Norma Lea Rogers of Hays, formerly of Stockton, passed away on May 17, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Hays at the age of 98.
She was born to Dale and Margaret Scott on January 3, 1927, in Hill City, Kansas. She married Clair Joseph Rogers on October 26, 1946. Together, they were blessed with three children: Clair Jr., Carol, and Tina.
DeVane Awyn Cunningham, 96, of Stockton, passed away on May 19, 2025, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville.
He was born on the family farm in rural Phillips County on March 27, 1929, to Darrell and Maybelle (Dunlap) Cunningham.
Robert Leroy Kern Jr, 62, Plainville, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
He was born on August 19, 1962, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Hays. He spent his early years in Palco before later moving to Plainville, where he resided at Country Lane Apartments. He also briefly lived in Coffeyville with his beloved Grandmother Runyan.
Robert graduated from Palco High School, having attended several schools in northwest Kansas, most notably USD 269 Palco, Zurich, and Damar. He often recounted memories of high school athletics, including his favorite role as Palco Team Manager.
