Obituaries

(1965-2026)Robert A. “Bob” Bohata, 60, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, in Salina, Kan. He was born July 22, 1965, in Ellsworth, Kan., to Emil and Ruth “Jody” (Fletcher) Bohata. Bob was a longtime resident of Ellsworth County, Kan.

(1965-2026)Charles Albert “Charlie” Ramsey of Salina, Kan., passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at a truck stop in Wellsville, Kan., at the age of 60. He was born in Ellsworth, Kan., the son of Dwayne and Sylvia (Choitz) Ramsey. Charlie was a man of many interests and talents.

(1952-2026)Daniel “Digger” R. Wimmer, 72, of Bushton, Kan., passed away on May 28, 2026, at his home. He was born in Ellsworth, Kan., on Aug. 30,1953, to Joe and Doris (Nienke) Wimmer. Dan married Glenna Boardman in 1974, and together they welcomed two sons, Dan and Josh.

(1940-2026)On the evening of Friday, May 15, 2026, Janice Arlene Teske went to be with the Lord.Janice was born in Ellsworth, Kan., to Dorothy and Alfred Schmoekel on Jan. 31, 1940. Though she spent most of her life in Allegan, Mich., she spent her later years in Pickens, S.C., to be near family.

(1934-2026)Henry Philip Burmeister, 92, of rural Holyrood, Kan., passed away on May 23, 2026, in Hoisington, Kan., after a series of medical complications. Henry is predeceased by his parents Henry Louis and Olinda Marie (Besthorn) Burmeister.

(1922-2026)Alyce Ann (Lowe) Klema passed away on May 18, 2026, at Wilson Care & Rehab in Wilson, Kan. She lived a remarkable life spanning 103 years. Alyce was born on Nov. 28, 1922, to Harvey and Bessie Lowe as the youngest of four children. She grew up in Topeka, Kan.

(1948-2026)Rita Phelan McCarthy, 77, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at her home in Wichita, Kan. She was born Nov. 6, 1948, in Great Bend, Kan., to Virgil and Lorraine (Robl) Phelan. Rita was a 1966 graduate of Holyrood High School.

(1956-2026)Brad Whiteside, 69, of Wilson, Kan., passed away on May 18, 2026. He was born on Aug. 12, 1956, in Topeka, Kan.

(1926-2026)Vernon John Riemann, 99, died May 11, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellsworth Village. He was born Aug. 3, 1926, in Claflin, Kan., the son of John D. and Mary (Markel) Riemann.

(1941-2026)Gary Charles Kootz, 85, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Ellsworth, Kan. He was born May 6, 1941, in Ellsworth to Albert and Martha (Soeken) Kootz. Gary was a lifetime resident of the Holyrood, Kan., area where he was a farmer and member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church.