Obituaries

Laura ‘Janie’ Wimmer, 67, passed away Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021 in Hays, Kan. She was born June 2, 1954 in Hardtner, Kan. to Mac and Margie (Potter) Rogers.Janie married Dan ‘Digger’ Wimmer June 14, 1990 in Lakin, Kan. She was a marketing director for St. Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City, Kan.

 Roger D. Prochaska, 82, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Hutchinson. He was born Oct. 31, 1939, in Ellsworth, Kan. to Frank and Doris (Hamilton) Prochaska. Roger married Janice Lyne Feb. 24, 1962.

Michael J. Anschutz passed away Nov. 9, 2021, at the Ellsworth County Medical Center in Ellsworth, Kan. at the age of 52. He was born July 8, 1969 and was adopted to Donald “Mert” and Loyola (Peterka) Anschutz in Ellsworth.Michael grew up in Wilson, Kan.

Marland J. Kralik, 85, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Ellsworth. He was born Aug. 21, 1936, in Ellsworth County to Winslow and Emma (Galliart) Kralik.Marland was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth County where he was a truck foreman for the County Highway Department.

Cheryl Ann Dye of Lorraine, Kan. lost her battle with breast cancer Oct. 30, 2021, with her sons by her side.Cheryl was born Aug. 30, 1960, to Donald and Henrietta (Miller) Dye. She had a heart of gold and was always looking to help others. She worked as a CNA and provided respite for children.

Craig Daniel Smith, 46, Ellsworth, Kan. passed away Nov. 2, 2021 in Salina, Kan. He was born Sept. 5, 1975 in Salina, Kan. to Ralph E. and Mary (Altman) Smith. They survive.Craig was a truck driver and heavy equipment operator.

Patricia Ann Inbody (nee Hrabik) passed away Oct. 31, 2021 in Independence, Mo. She was born Aug. 13 1939, to Henry and Viola Hrabik in Wilson, Kan. She was united in marriage to Frederick George Inbody, Jr. Oct. 2, 1959, having recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary.

Wesley James Schepmann was born July 23, 1986 in Topeka, Kan. and died Oct. 29, 2021 in Oklahoma City, Okla.   Wesley is survived by his wife Courtneigh Hargis and their son Henry. He also leaves behind his parents, Paul and Karin Schepmann, Bushton Kan.

Carl Henry Hoelscher, 95, of Bushton, Kan., passed away Oct. 29, 2021 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born July 21, 1926, in rural Chase, Kan., the son of Homer David and Lydia Anna Mehl Hoelscher.Carl graduated from Bushton Rural High School.

Wayne Royce Schoonover, 86, of Lyons, Kan., passed away Oct. 22, 2021, at Hospital District no. 1 of Rice County, Lyons. He was born Aug. 23, 1935 in Lyons, Kan., the son of Earl C. and Clara L. Ball Schoonover.Wayne was a lifetime Rice County resident.