Analine Lou McDonald Ostrander, age 87, of Hays, Kansas passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at Via Christi Village, Hays. She was born June 14, 1931 in Lenora, Kansas to Kenneth D. and Elizabeth (Eaton) Hollingshead. She married B.F. McDonald on March 1, 1947. He preceded her in death April 15, 1977. She then married Floyd Ostrander on February 22, 1980. He preceded her in death on July 13, 2002.

Analine was a Teacher’s Aide working for the Starkey School in Wichita, Kansas. She enjoyed scrapbooking, sewing, crafts and her grandchildren’s activities.

She is survived by a son, Kenneth E. McDonald and wife Nancy of Salina, Kansas; a daughter, Martha A. Miller and husband Pete of Hays; a brother, Ivan Hollingshead of Smolan, Kansas; three sisters, Pamela Olsen of Burlingame, Kansas, Sharon Butler and husband George of Manhattan, Kansas and Aryus Reynolds of Richmond, Missouri; 5 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren as well as two step-daughters a step son and families.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Margaret Hermerson; her brothers, Pete, Kenny, Donnie and Joe Hollingshead.

Private family inurnment will take place at the Wichita Park Cemetery in Wichita, Kansas. Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, Kansas 67601.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected]

Johanna “Jo” M. Hauptman, age 90, of Hays, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 28, 2019 at HaysMed in Hays. She had resided at Via Christi Village in Hays.

She was born on October 23, 1928 in St. Marks, KS, the daughter of Bernard “Ben” and Anna (Zoglman) Landwehr. She was raised on a farm near Fredonia, KS. Jo married Emil Hauptman on May 1, 1954.

She was a homemaker and worked as a florist. She loved working as a Foster Grandparent at Wilson and Roosevelt Elementary Schools. Jo spent most of her adulthood in Lyons, KS. She loved people, socializing, volunteering and helping others. She had a great sense of humor and enjoyed bingo, playing cards and doing crafts to make gifts for her family.

Survivors include three sons, Greg Hauptman and his wife Doreen of Murdo, South Dakota, Mark Hauptman and his wife Jeanne of Hays, Mike Hauptman and his wife Lisa of Topeka; sister, Jean Liebman of Washington state; seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Jo was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Martina Watts, Bertha Breazeale, Elenora Lane, Alice Powers and four brothers, Robert, Edward, Leo and Leonard “Lenny” Landwehr.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel at Via Christi Village, 2225 Canterbury Dr., Hays, KS 67601. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery-Hays.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 1, from 5-8:00 P.M. at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 2509 Vine St., Hays.

A Rosary will be held at 6:30 P.M., followed by a vigil service on Friday at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions can be made to Via Christi Village-Hays, designated to the Activities Fund. Contributions can be left or mailed to the funeral home.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected].

Arrangements are by Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 2509 Vine St., Hays, KS 67601.

Buddy Shaine Graf, 33, Great Bend, died Friday, January 25, 2019 at the University of Kansas Health Systems of Great Bend, Kansas.

He was born August 15, 1985 in Dodge City the son of Vonda K. Cox. In 2004, he graduated from Jennings High School. He enjoyed helping people while working as a CNA and working with youth at the Larned Juvenile Correction Facility. Buddy was a jack of all trades and liked to joke around and make people smile. His hobbies included fishing, four-wheeling, being at the lake, target shooting, listening to music, and shooting pool. He loved spending time with family, friends, and his children.

Survivors include Katie Baker and children; Kalee Bryant, Gage Graf, Kade Graf, and Madeline Graf all of Great Bend, a sister; Nakita Robinson of Selinsgrove, PA, a brother; James Graf of Larned, step-Dad; Dwayne “Cope” Tucker of Sedgwick, and a niece Kadynce Robinson of Selinsgrove, PA.

He was preceded in death by his mother Vonda K. Vacura and his grandparents.

A celebration of Buddy’s life will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 1, 2019, at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays. Family will receive friends from 1:15 pm until service time on Friday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested for Buddy’s children. Condolences and memories of Buddy may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com.

Phyllis J. Lancaster, 84, died Monday, January 28, 2019 at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City. She was born June 4, 1934 in Dighton, Kansas the daughter of Serrell Douglas & Opal Ruth (Stine) Beamer.

Phyllis grew up in Dighton where she was raised by her aunt, Addie Reed. She attended Dighton schools. On May 9, 1950, she married Charles G. “Charlie” Lancaster in Raton, New Mexico. They lived in Garden City and later moved to Ulysses, Kansas. Phyllis later moved back to Garden City in 1989 after the death of her husband. A homemaker, Phyllis was a member of the Eagle’s Auxiliary, Moose Lodge Auxiliary, and the American Legion Auxiliary. Phyllis enjoyed playing Bingo, cooking, reading, going to the casino, and she especially loved to spend time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include a son Dean (Barbara) Lancaster of Sterling, Kansas; four daughters Peggy Palmer of Garden City, Pamela (Michael) Komlofske of Garden City, Sherri (Mark) McMillan of Garden City, & Terri Caldwell of Garden City; a sister Paquita Couch of Denver, Colorado; a brother Loren Doyle Beamer of Clayton, New Mexico; 9 Grandchildren; 28 Great-Grandchildren; and 1 Great Great-Grandchild. Phyllis is preceded in death by her husband Charlie who died on April 12, 1988. She is also preceded in death by her parents; 2 brothers Bob Stine and Darell Beamer; a sister Armella Bieker; and a Great-Grandson.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday and from 9:00 a.m. to service time Thursday all at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. The family suggests memorials given to the Finney County Humane Society in care of the funeral home.

Donald “Donnie” R. Martin, died Tuesday, January 22, 2019 in his assisted living facility in Garden City, KS, due to complications from diabetes. He has been in an assisted living program, where he’s received constant care and social opportunities since 2008, Don died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 73.

He leaves behind his sister, Caroline Schemm; niece Deena Tameris, husband Mat Tameris, and great-nephew Sean Tameris; nephew Andrew Schemm and nephew James Schemm and wife Renata Lopes.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen Martin in 2007 & Homer Martin in 1984, along with his brother, Dale in 1952.

Born in Fulton, MO October 30, 1945 where his father owned and operated a family farm. In 1949, the family moved to a farm north of Tribune. After entering school in Greeley County school district at Mt. Olive Country School, in 1951-52, he was diagnosed with learning disabilities by Fort Hays State University. The school district did not have a special education program in 1953, so Don was sent to a special-needs school at Parsons State Training Center, in Parsons, KS. He remained there until 1961, when he left to help the family with farming in Wakeeney, KS, where they had relocated in 1960.

In 1972, they again relocated to Horace, KS, where Don started to make an impact on the community by always being a hard worker to those and need, and having a smile for those same people in need. He was known being an interesting and helpful member of the community and a perpetual kindness. The friends and family remember him with eternal fondness and will greatly miss his sparkling stage presence when performing private country music recitals.

The family would like to thank everyone for their support during this mournful time. A memorial fundraising campaign has been established for funeral costs at gofundme.com/18wheeler or donations can be made directly to Price & Sons Funeral Home. The memorial service will be held at a later date.

“To be kind is more important than to be right. Many times, what people need is not a brilliant mind that speaks but a special heart that listens.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald

Leona Pfeifer, 89, Hays, died Monday, January 28, 2019 at the Methodist Nursing Home in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

She was born December 31, 1929 in Hays the daughter of Fidelis and Theckla (Schumacher) Wasinger. She graduated from Schoenchen High School and received her Bachelor and Masters degrees from Fort Hays State University. On October 15, 1960 she was united in marriage to Edward W. Pfeifer at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Munjor, Kansas. He preceded her in death on January 11, 2012. She taught at Hays High School and was a German Language Professor at Fort Hays State University for many years. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR). She enjoyed genealogy, gardening, bowling, spending time with her grandchildren, and she loved to travel.

Survivors include a daughter; Carol Harrison and husband Jeremy of Roland, Oklahoma, a brother; William Wasinger and wife Rose of Wichita, a granddaughter; Kayla Smith and husband Jacob of Fort Smith, Arkansas, a grandson; Joshua Harrison of Roland, Oklahoma, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Munjor, Kansas. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Friday and from 8:30 am until 9:30 on Saturday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street. A vigil and rosary service will be at 6:30 pm on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, St. Francis Cemetery Fund, or to AHSGR, in care of the funeral home. Condolences and memories of Leona may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Velma Pfannenstiel, 90, Hays, died Sunday, January 27, 2019 at HaysMed.

She was born March 23, 1928 in Hays, Kansas the daughter of Alex and Adeline (Leiker) Klaus. In 1946, she graduated from Girls Catholic High School in Hays, Kansas. On June 11, 1947 she was united in marriage to Julius Pfannenstiel. He preceded her in death on November 25, 1971. She was a cattle and dairy farmwife and worked for many years at Kline’s Department Store in The Mall. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and was a volunteer for many years at St. Anthony Hospital. She enjoyed bowling, playing pinochle, was an excellent cook, a devout catholic, and was very close to her sisters.

Survivors include a son; Bruce Pfannenstiel of Lawrence, Kansas, a brother; Joseph Klaus and wife Janet of Hays, three sisters; Ruby Binder and Lillian Schlyer, both of Hays, and Violet Mermis and husband Robert of Salina, three grandchildren; Calvert, Julia, and Matthew Pfannenstiel, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Julius, an infant daughter Mary, a brother Walter Klaus, and by a brother-in-law Paul Binder.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1805 Vine Street, with Fr. Barry Brinkman officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 6:00 pm until 8:00 and on Saturday from 1:00 pm until 1:45, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street. A parish vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 pm on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Catholic Charities. Condolences and memories of Velma may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com

John C. Winter, age 64, of Hoxie, KS, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at HaysMed in Hays.

He was born on December 6, 1954 in Hoxie to Joseph D. Winter, Jr., and Agnes (Campbell) Winter. John was a 1973 graduate from Sheridan County High School.

John was a lifetime farmer and avid hunter. He was employed by Hoxie Sprayers the last several years.

Survivors include his mother, Agnes Winter of Hoxie; sister, Mary Lou Jones and her husband Randall of Colby; brother, Vic Winter and his wife Joan of Ellis as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph D. Winter, Jr.; brothers, Dan, Mike and David Winter; nephew, Brad Winter.

Cremation has taken place. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 2 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 924 17th St., Hoxie, KS 67740. Inurnment will follow at Hoxie City Cemetery.

A memorial visitation/wake will be held on Friday, February 1, from 5-8:00 P.M. at the church.

The Recital of the Holy Rosary will take place at 6:30 P.M., Friday, at the church.

Memorial contributions can be made in John’s loving memory to the Sheridan County Amusement Company. Contributions can be left or mailed to the funeral home.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected].

Arrangements are by Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 2509 Vine St., Hays, KS 67601.

Velma Pfannenstiel, 90, Hays, died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019 at HaysMed.

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Mary Kae Lee, 52, La Crosse, Kansas, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at her home.

Mrs. Lee was born Oct. 28, 1966, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the daughter of Michael and Julie (Picht) Monahan. She was a 10-year resident of La Crosse, Kansas, moving there from Ness City, Kansas. A 1985 graduate of Lake City High School, Lake City, Iowa, she was a homemaker.

On April 14, 1995, she married Pat Lee at Yellville, Arkansas.

Survivors include: her husband, Pat Lee, La Crosse, Kansas; two sons, CorDell Monahan (Kelsey), Otis, Kansas, and Cody Lee, Hays, Kansas; her mother, Julie Picht, Lincoln, Nebraska; two brothers, Ron Monahan, St. Louis, Missouri, and Jimmie Monahan, Longview, Washington; one sister, Vickie Benjamin, Lincoln, Nebraska; five nephews; and six nieces.

She was preceded in death by her father; and one grandson, Lucas Monahan.

The family will celebrate Mary Kae’s life with a funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Eric Gyamfi officiating.

Memorials are requested to the Mary Kae Lee Memorial Fund.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.charterfunerals.com/locations/janousek-lacrosse.php.

Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, KS 67548, 785-222-2517.