Amador M. Pena Jr., 63, Hays, died Sunday, November 8, 2015 at his home.

He was born November 19, 1951 in Tahoka, Texas the son of Amador M. Pena Sr. and Francisca Aguirre. On March 11, 1969, he married Marcelina “Marcy” Garcia in Indian Town, Florida.

He was a farmer and a member of New Life Center Assembly of God Church in Hays. He enjoyed fishing, WWE wrestling, gardening, and old western movies. He also loved the outdoors, pets, and animals.

Survivors include his wife Marcy, of the home, four sons; Amador M. Pena, III and wife Francisca of Tampa, FL, Valentino Pena and wife Kristi of Goodland, Christopher Pena and wife Angelica of Denver, and Emilio Pena of Hays, three daughters; Corrie Zimmerman and husband Scott of Hays, Victoria Molina and husband Eduardo Zamarron of Hays, and Jessica Diaz and husband Adam of Guadalupe, CA, four brothers; Tirzo Pena and wife Laura Julian of Tampa, FL, Juan Pena of Goodland, Robert Pena of Ardmore, OK, and Domingo Pena of Gadsden, AL, three sisters; Angie Molina of Snead, AL, and Dora Kicklighter and Catalina Ponce, both of Attalla, AL, thirty three grandchildren; Gabriella, Isaac, Jordan, Sarah, and Israel Zimmerman, all of Hays, and Alyssa Balandran and husband Juan of Hays, Amador Ascension Pena and wife Brihanna of Fort Bragg, NC, Marcos Pena and Ama Pena of Tampa, FL, and Sierra, Abigail, Ezequiel, and Esperanza Pena, all of Tallahassee, FL, Christian Michaud, Airabella Pena, Valentino Pena, Jr., Darian Michaud, and Amiliana Pena, all of Goodland, KS, Christopher Pena, Jr., of Denver, CO, and Angel Pena, and Patrick L. Pena, of Texaco, TX, Orlando Wooten, Michelle Hererra, and Emilio Pena, Jr., all of Colorado Springs, CO, Gabriel Pena Zamarron, Santiago Pena Zamarron, and Aryanna Pena Zamarron, all of Hays, and Jasmine Hernandez, Jorge Hernandez, Jr., Cecilia Hernandez, Melissa Diaz, Denise Diaz, and Destiny Diaz, all of Guadalupe,CA, four great grandchildren; Alexander Scott Zimmerman, Lily and Faith Balandran, and Jayden Espindola, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Rachel Pena, and three brothers; Jose Aguirre, Jesse Pena, and Simon Pena.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the New Life Center, 1701 E. 22nd Street, Hays. Cremation will take place after the services. Visitation will be at the church on Tuesday from 4:00 until 8:00 pm and on Wednesday from 10:00 am until service time.

Memorials are suggested to the church, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com.

Gifford Woodrow Spaugh, 100, Lenexa, formerly of Hays, died Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Lakeview Village Care Center in Lenexa, KS.

He was born May 19, 1915 in Martinsville, IL, the son of Louis and Della (Keeran) Spaugh. Gifford came to Kansas as a young man and met his future wife, Elfrieda (Anschutz) in Wilson, Kansas. They married October 7, 1939 in Wilson. He found work in the oilfield in Kansas and worked for Texaco, Inc. for 48 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hays, Masonic Lodge, and Eastern Star. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and was an avid gardener.

He is survived by a sister Doris Johnson of Corona, CA, a son Roger Spaugh and partner Vicky Cronin of Carbondale, IL, a daughter Nancy Potter of Shawnee, KS, and 3 granddaughters, Renee Potter of Merriam, KS, Lisa Potter of Columbia, MO, and Debbie Potter of Seattle, WA, along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Rosella O’Dell, a brother Gerald Spaugh who died as a sailor in WW II, his wife of 72 years, Elfrieda (Anschutz) Spaugh, and his son-in-law Robert Lewis Potter.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 am on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church, 305 W. 7th Street, Hays. Masonic services will follow. Graveside services will be at 2:00 pm at the Wilson City Cemetery in Wilson, KS. Visitation will be at the church from 9:30 am until service time.

Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church, in care of the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com.

Sarah Ann (Pfannenstiel) Hearld, 37, of Wilson, Kansas passed away Monday, November 2, 2015 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.

Sarah was born January 22, 1978 in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Baral) Pfannenstiel. She grew up and attended schools in Russell.

Sarah was a free spirited woman with a big heart. She loved working in the medical field as a CNA for Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell, Golden Living Center in Wilson and the Rooks County Hospital in Plainville. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Russell. She enjoyed shopping, doing her nails and hair, riding motorcycles and cooking. She loved hunting, fishing, going mudding and spending time with Brenton.

Surviving family include three children, Brenton Danne Lumpkins of Russell, Kansas, Lakota Len Hearld and Chloe Laden Hearld both of Great Bend, Kansas; mother, Mary VonFeldt (Steve) of Russell, Kansas; father, Frank Pfannensteil of Bunker Hill, Kansas; brothers, Derrick Pfannenstiel (Amy) of Phoenix, Arizona, Tony Pfannenstiel (Manuela) of Bunker Hill, Kansas, Trent Pfannenstiel (Lorena) of Phoenix, Arizona and Brent Pfannenstiel of Russell, Kansas; sisters, Christine LaMar (Barry) and Amy Moresco (George) all of Russell, Kansas; half brother, Walter Andrulis (Tammy) of Great Bend, Kansas; companion D.J. Bushell of Dorrance, Kansas; and dearest niece Mariah LaMar of Russell, Kansas and dearest nephew, CPL Herbert LaMar of the U.S. M.C. She was preceded in death by her grandparents.

Celebration of Sarah’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell. Burial will follow in the Bunker Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday, November 9, 2015 at the mortuary with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Memorial has been established as the Sarah Hearld Memorial Fund. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Edward “Ed” Jamison, 79, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015, at his Quinter home with his family by his side. Ed was born Oct. 25th, 1936 in Hoxie, to Dutch and Edith (Morgan) Jamison. He graduated from Quinter High School in 1954, and then entered the Navy, where he proudly served his country for four years.

Ed spent most of his life in Quinter, farming the land he loved with his father while pursuing his passion for automobiles, racing, and car restoration. In addition, he had a great love and an immense talent for music. He played guitar and bass in numerous bands including one with his beloved wife, Kathy, who he married on June 7, 1972. His musical passion gave him great joy and was a love he passed on to his children.

Through the 1990’s and early 2000’s, Ed volunteered with Social Rehabilitative Services giving him the opportunity to assist and support children in adverse situations. This work deeply impacted him and many of the children that he helped. This devotion lived in his heart always. Prior to retirement, he returned to farming the land that he loved with neighbors he greatly respected and cared for.

Ed is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kathy Jamison; and his children: Ramona (John) Wells of Williamsburg, New Mexico, Ri Jamison of Greely, Colorado, Robb Jamison of Leander, Texas and Lesli Jamison of Denver, Colorado; and one granddaughter, Faith Jamison of Leander, Texas.

Services were held at the Church of the Brethren, in Quinter, on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 10:00am. Cremation was chosen.

Memorials are suggested to Quinter Church of the Brethren and Hospice Services Inc. Palliative Care of Northwest Kansas. Checks made to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS 67752.

Words of comfort may be sent to the family online at www.schmittfuneral.com.

Della Marie “Rocky” Neill, 87, Hays, formerly of Tyler, Texas, died Monday, November 2, 2015 at the Hays Good Samaritan Society.

She was born November 21, 1927 in Washington County, Texas the daughter of Gustav and Laura (Jaster) Rachui.  On December 21, 1949 she married Walter Lamar Neill in Austin, TX. He died in 1992. She was a Registered Nurse and did private duty nursing and hospital nursing. She was a member of Pollard United Methodist Church and was a friend of First United Methodist Church in Hays.

Survivors include a daughter, Gail Kuehl and husband Richard of Hays, Kansas, five grandchildren; Matthew Kuehl of NY, NY, Robert J. Kuehl and wife Rebecca of Hays, and James R. Kuehl and wife Kelsey of Dodge City, KS, Jonathan J. Neill of Dallas, and Mary C. Neill of Tyler, TX, five great grandchildren; Lexi Burton, Aiden Burton, Jackson J. Kuehl, Ryleigh J. Kuehl, and Jayma R. Kuehl.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two sons, Jay L. Neill and Robert L. “Bobby” Neill.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm on Monday, November 9, 2015 at the Stewart Family Funeral Home with Rev. Jim McPhail officiating. Burial will be in the Bascom Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm on Sunday at the Stewart Family Funeral Home. Additional services will be at 5:00 pm on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until service time. Memorials are suggested to the Ronald McDonald House Charities, 1110 N. Emporia, Wichita, KS  67214. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Bradford L.”Brad” Stegman, age 60, of Larned, formerly of Hays passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at his home. He was born January 24, 1955 in Hays, Kansas to Felix and Elsie (Jacobs) Stegman. He received his Automotive Mechanics degree from Goodland Vo-Tech in 1972. Brad married Patti Dooley on Jan 5, 1974. Their marriage was blessed with their sons, Jason and Kevin. They later divorced. On June 30, 1990, Brad married Teri Wilhite. They were gifted with their son, Brandon. They later divorced, but remained best of friends.

Brad started his mechanics career at Ben Dreiling Motors in 1973 and then had worked at Bennett Autoplex and Oards Motors both in Salina. He worked as a purchasing manager for Great Bend Packing from 1990-2001. His work then took him to Kinsley where he was a Maintenance Supervisor for the Kinsley-Offerle School District. He truly enjoyed taking care of the football field, school facilities, and all of the interaction he had with the students, staff, and families. Brad enjoyed hunting, fishing, animals, cooking and barbequing.

He is survived by three sons, Jason Stegman (Ulgen) of Maryland, Kevin Stegman (Kristi) of Great Bend and Brandon Stegman of Larned; special friends Teri and Jim Thomas of Larned; three brothers, Wesley Stegman (Missy) of Sheridan, Oregon, Mark Stegman of Great Bend and Brent Stegman (Kelly) of Olathe; six sisters, Sharon Rollins (Phil) of King George, VA, Shelly Harrell of Hays, Pam Reitmeyer (Karen) of Kansas City, Dorrene Wahlmeier (Cam) of Wamego, Faye Wiesner (Ron) of Hays, and Tracy Augustine (Jeff) of Ellis. Four grandchildren, Blake, Kemal, Ethan and Serhan Stegman, one step grandson, Drew Dewitt and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Eldon, Greg, Stan and Bruce, as well as his beloved dog, Max.

Funeral services will be 10:30 am Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery in Pfeifer, Kansas.

Visitation will be Friday 1 pm – 8 pm with family present from 6 pm – 8 pm and 9 am – service time on Saturday all at the funeral chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the Kinsley High School Athletic Programs.

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

Jason Benjamin Dinges, 40, of the Hillsboro community, passed away on October 21, 2015 at his home.
Jason was born on July 12, 1975 in Hutchinson, Kansas. He was the fourth of six children born to Gary and Karolyn (Higgins) Dinges. Jason attended Holy Cross Elementary School and Trinity High School in Hutchinson, graduating with the Class of 1993. Following high school, he attended Lehigh University and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree. Jason worked in foreign exchange trading and risk management in the finance industry.

He enjoyed reading, music, traveling, and spending time with his dog, Molly. Jason was full of energy and quick on his feet. He had a very quick wit. He was involved in theater in high school, he enjoyed talking about politics and movies. Jason was a dedicated, loyal friend who will be missed greatly by his loving family and friends.

Survivors include his parents, Gary and Karolyn Dinges of Hillsboro, OR; siblings, Gregory Dinges of Hutchinson, KS; Courtney (Dinges) Sanders and David Sanders of Atchison, KS; Shelley Dinges of Scottsdale, AZ; Alicia Dinges of Republic, MO and Joseph Dinges of Denver, CO; Niece, Dayresha Sanders, two grandnephews and one grandniece.

Jason is preceded in death by his grandparents Theodore and Merilda Dinges and Elmer and Alice Higgins.

Graveside services will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2015 at St Joseph Catholic Cemetery, 26th and Oak street in Hays, KS.

Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

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

Elizabeth R. Amrein, age 85, of Ellis, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Center, Ellis. She was born September 23, 1930 in rural Ellis to Philip and Frances (Gnad) Schuster. She married George A. Amrein on June 5, 1950 in Ellis.

She was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing pinochle, cooking, gardening and her grandchildren. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Daughters of Isabella.

She is survived by three sons, Ron Amrein and wife Karen, Dean Amrein and Roy Amrein and wife Sandi all of Ellis; two daughters, Elaine Augustine and husband Randy of Hays and Arlene Riedel and husband Marvin of Ellis; a sister, Anna Flax of Ellis as well as 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Amrein on March 22, 2011; her parents; a son, Joseph Amrein; a daughter, Mary Amrein; a grandson, Eric Augustine and a brother, Ignatius Schuster.

Funeral services will be 9:00 A.M. Saturday, November 7, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Visitation will be Thursday 5:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th in Ellis with a Daughters of Isabella rosary and parish vigil service at 7 PM.

Contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Church.

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

Marjorie Nell Hauschild, age 80, passed away November 1, 2015 in Wheatridge, Colorado where she resided in the Spring Ridge Park Assisted Living Home. 

She was born April 6, 1935 in Hays, Kansas to Henry Albert and DeEtta Hester (Shottenkirk) Hauschild.  Her family lived on a farm southwest of Hays, Kansas and moved to a farm south of Oakley, Kansas when Marge was 12. She loved living in the country and driving the tractor. She was an active member in a 4-H club while growing up. She graduated from Oakley High School as an honor student in 1953.

Music was an important part of her life. She played the piano and enjoyed singing. Upon graduation she moved to Kansas City where she worked as an administrative assistant for several years. As an adventure, Marge and two of her roommates decided to move to the West Coast and settled in San Francisco. She eventually rented her own studio apartment in downtown San Francisco near the famous Lombard Street, the most crooked street in the world.  She began working for Reuben H. Donnelley Corporation (later known as Dunn-Donnelley) as their office manager and eventually was promoted as a sales representative. Marge’s territory included the western part of the United States. She loved her work and traveling. 

She purchased a home in Concord, California and filled her retirement days with genealogy research of both her father and mother’s sides of the family. She loved becoming acquainted with many new relatives and friends during her research.

Another enjoyment in Marge’s life was her yard and garden work. After a hard day’s work in the yard, it was not uncommon for Marge to prepare a full dinner that evening. She was an excellent cook and loved to eat as well.

She leaves to cherish her memory a brother Wesley Hauschild, Russell, KS.; three sisters Harriet (Ellis) Dupsky, Arvada, CO; Karen (Les) Freeman, Concordia, KS. and Wanda (Don) Higgason, Buford, GA.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister Henrietta St.Aubyn; two brothers Virgil and Howard Hauschild; a niece Denise Dupsky, and nephews Darren Dupsky and Eric Higgason.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 am on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 2703 Fort Street, Hays. Burial will follow in the Mt. Allen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30 am until service time on Tuesday at the church. Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor’s choice, in care of the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com.