April 2022

Glenn David Staab

Glenn David Staab, 66, Hays, died Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Via Christi Village. He was born May 18, 1955 in Hays, the son of Roger and Verla (Kreutzer) Staab and was the first of five children.

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Darlene Ann Brungardt Holzmeister

Darlene Ann Brungardt Holzmeister was born Septem-ber 29, 1931, at St. Joseph Hospital in Hays, Kansas. She passed from this life on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. Darlene was the youngest of nine children born to John and Magdalena (Mermis) Brungardt, who lived in rural Russell County, Kansas. She was the only one of the children to be born in a hospital. Darlene was the youngest of nine children born to John and Magdalena (Mermis) Brungardt, who lived in rural Ellis County, Kansas. She was the only one of the children to be born in a hospital.

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Henry Thomas Shirk

Henry Thomas Shirk, age 51, of Hays, Kansas passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Hays Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday April 20, 2022 with Fr.

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Wayne Everette Johnston

Wayne Everette Johnston, age 70, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 in Ellis. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, April 18, 2022 at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, Kansas.

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G-O-A-A-A-L!

Last year was a season to remember for the Hays High girls’ soccer team. About halfway through this season, the Indians appear poised to make more memories.

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After prostate cancer treatment, prognosis remains good

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 68 and have prostate cancer. I had PSAs, an MRI and a biopsy. My Gleason score was a high 7. No genetic testing as I can recall. My urologist said I had “upper moderate” cancer and that I could remove my prostate or do radiation therapy. I underwent three months of radiation treatment from September to November 2020. I’ve done three PSA tests since the radiation. All have been very low and, per my doc, good.

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