Obituaries

James Groff

3 months ago By News Staff

Former Stockton resident James Groff, 77, passed away on May 12, 2026, at the Kansas Soldiers' Home in Fort Dodge.He was born on January 29, 1949, in Hays, Kansas, to Albert and Deloris (Dawson) Groff. He joined the Army and fought for two years in Vietnam. James was a Purple Heart recipient.

Debra Sue “Debbie” Schellinger

3 months ago By News Staff

Debra Sue “Debbie” Schellinger, 65, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton, Kansas, following a lengthy illness.She was born on April 29, 1961, in Plainville, Kansas, to Edmond and Betty (Palmer) Eggers.

Allen Keith Trexler

3 months ago By News Staff

1930 - 2026 Allen Keith Trexler, 95, Hill City, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026. He was born to Roland and Edna (Rudman) Trexler on October 9, 1930, at the family home in Palco.

Leon Thomas Welker

3 months ago By News Staff

1942 - 2026 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.

Norman Keith Voss

3 months ago By News Staff

1937 - 2026 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.

Barbara Lee “Bobby” Couse

3 months ago By News Staff

1943 - 2026 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.

Barbara Lee “Bobby” Couse

3 months ago By News Staff

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.

Norman Keith Voss

3 months ago By News Staff

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

3 months ago By News Staff

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.

Allen Keith Trexler

3 months ago By News Staff

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.