Obituaries | Ellsworth County Independent Reporter Skip to main content * Facebook * Search Search this site Search Search User account menu * Subscribe * e-Edition * Log In * Home * Archive * News * Sports * Photos * Commentary * Obits * Classifieds * Public Notices * Subscribe * Subscriber Agreement * Advertise * Pay your Invoice Obituaries Alan D. Falk 2 weeks ago By News Staff (1962-2026)It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Alan D. Falk, who passed away on Aug. 13, 2026, in Bel Aire, Kan., at the age of 64. Alan was born on May 8, 1962, in Ellsworth, Kan., to Walter and Joyce (Schwerdtfeger) Falk. Dennis Dee Suelter 2 weeks ago By News Staff (1948-2026)Dennis Dee Suelter, 77, of Brookville, Kan., passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. Anyone who ever met him has a story — because Dennis never knew a stranger and he never missed a chance to share a laugh. Margaret Jean “Mugs” Kepka 3 weeks ago By News Staff (1953-2026)Margaret Jean “Mugs” Kepka, 73, of Ellsworth, Kan., passed away peacefully on Aug. 9, 2026. Born on Jan. 8, 1953, in Ellsworth, Mugs spent her entire life in the community she loved so dearly and devoted herself to serving the people who called it home. Sandra “Sandy” Sue McAtee 3 weeks ago By News Staff (1943-2026)Sandra “Sandy” Sue McAtee, 83, of Winfield, Kan., passed away Thursday afternoon, Aug. 6, 2026, at her home. Sandy was born on June 27, 1943, in Ellsworth, Kan., to Dan and Lillian (Deming) Urbanek. She spent her childhood in Ellsworth, graduating from Ellsworth High School. Emily Anne Zorn 3 weeks ago By News Staff (1933-2026)Emily Anne Zorn, 93, died Aug. 3, 2026, at her home in Hoisington, Kan. She was born Feb. 23, 1933, on the family farm in rural Ellsworth County, Kan., the daughter of Emil W. and Rose M. (Mattas) Podlena. Emily graduated from Wilson High School in 1951. On Oct. Patrick Shawn Perez 4 weeks ago By News Staff (1968-2026)Patrick Shawn Perez, 58, passed away on July 26, 2026, at his home in Kanopolis, Kan. He was born on July 2, 1968, in Ellsworth to John Cleveland and Diana Petrie Perez. Although Pat had several forms of employment, he took the most pride in working at Kirkham Michael and Wear Techndoays. Gail K. “Pep” Shanelec 1 month ago By News Staff (1925-2026)Gail K. “Pep” Shanelec, 101, of Ellsworth, Kan., passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, in Salina, Kan. He was born on March 17, 1925, in Ellsworth to Joseph “Joe” and Anna (Stehno) Shanelec. Pep’s lineage also included the Rezab and Cikanek families — “100% Czech! Robert Lee Peterman 1 month ago By News Staff (1944-2026)Robert Lee Peterman, 81, of Little River, Kan., passed away June 30, 2026, at his home. He was born Nov. 14, 1944, in Ellsworth, Kan., the son of Ben and Rosaline (Panzer) Peterman. Robert has resided in Little River for the past 30 years, formerly of Lyons and Ellsworth. Bridget J. Habiger 1 month ago By News Staff (1949-2026)Bridget J. Habiger, passed away June 11, 2026, at St. Joe Hospital, Denver, Colo. She was born May 5, 1949, at St. Rose Hospital, Great Bend, Kan., the daughter of Lawrence Habiger and Kathryn Orth Habiger. Bridget is survived by her sisters Marguerite Feist (Mike), Ellinwood, Kan. Jerry Dean Rush 1 month ago By News Staff (1955-2026)Jerry Dean Rush, 70, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026. He was born Sept. 15, 1955, in Ellsworth, Kan., to Kermit and Darlene (Handlin) Rush. Jerry was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth County where he was a farmer and rancher. He married Fonda Shively in Ellsworth on Oct. 24, 1981. Pagination * Page 1 * Next page ›› Subscribe to Obituaries Ellsworth County Independent Reporter 304 N. Douglas, Ellsworth, Kansas 67439 Phone: (785) 472-5085 Subscriber Agreement Menu subfooter menu * Home * Advertise with us Privacy Policy · Accessibility · Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information Powered by eType Services