Obituaries

Sharon Ann Perkins passed away quietly in her home in Lee’s Summit MO, January 16, 2023. surrounded by her daughters and husband. She was born February 9, 1943 to Harold…

Dale Arpin born in Hays Ks on April 15 1952 to Alfred and Marcella Arpin passed  December 13 2022 in the comfort of his home , with family and friends by…

Donald L. Sander “Don”, 75, of Richland, Iowa passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Jefferson County Health Care Center. As were his wishes, his body has been cremated. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be mailed to Carol Sander at P.O. Box 323, Richland, Iowa 52585. Friends may leave online condolences at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Gilbert E. “Gil” Ferland, 84, Hays, died Thursday, November 24, 2022 at HaysMed.

Thomas Ray Hammersmith, a gregarious and genuine personality who had the ability to instantly connect with others and never met a stranger, died November 22, 2022, surrounded by the love of his wife and three children, his mother, his siblings and their families, and all of his friends. He was 50.

Michael A. “Mike” Schmidt, 59, Catharine, died Friday, November 25, 2022 at HaysMed.

Mike (Cecil) Peters, 73, passed from this world on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, KS.

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Pfeifer, 89, Hays, died Monday, November 21, 2022 at Via Christi Village. She was born May 23, 1933 in Hays, the middle child of fifteen children of Leo E.