Obituaries

Michael J. Hahn, 65, passed away on Nov. 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Mike was was born on Jan. 20, 1960, to John "Jiggs" and Barbara (Becker) Hahn, the third of five children. He started is college career at Ft. Hays State and graduated from Wichita State with a bachelor's degree in education. Mike was a big sport enthusiast. He was an avid KU Jayhawks and Pittsburg Steelers fan and could be seen at most of the Garden Plain High School sporting events.

Michael Joseph Sinclair, 36, of Arkansas City, passed away on Nov. 13, 2025, in Arkansas City.

A come-and-go celebration of life will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14, at the Haysville Masonic Lodge, 300 S Main St., Haysville. Memorials may be made out to Lemon-Aid. Contributions may be left in the care of the Shelley Family Funeral Home.

Norma Lee (Tickel) Leabo, age 88, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, 200 S. Tracy, Clearwater.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Leabo; parents, Lyman and Lois (Burgett) Tickel; and siblings, Wanda Bellew, Glenda Hawkins, and infant brother, and James Tickel.

Mary Ellen Hughes, age 100, passed away on Nov. 7, 2025. Mary spent 36 years at Boeing in Wichita. She finished at Boeing as a supervisor in the Military Parts Control Area, retiring in 1985.
Mary was born on Dec. 21, 1924 in Partridge. She grew up with her parents, Bryan and Imo Tedder, and siblings, Helen Ada and Bryan, Jr., on a farm in rural Partridge. After graduating from Partridge High School, she married Robert L. Hughes on Jan. 9, 1944. 

Leon Alfred Drouhard, 87, long-time resident of Argonia, passed away on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, after a short hospital stay in Wichita. He was born on March 4, 1938, to Leo F. and Velma L. (Simpson) Drouhard at their home in Danville.

Joyce E. Reynolds, 90, of Argonia, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Stafford County Hospital, Stafford, Kansas.

Emanuel C. Ast, 89, of Kingman, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. He was born on March 9, 1936, to Joseph Jr. and Marie (Hermes) Ast. Emanuel spent his childhood on a farm near St. Joe, Ost, and graduated from Andale High School in 1954.

In 1957, he married Margaret Clasen. They made their home east of Goddard, where they farmed and raised four children. Emanuel was self-employed for most of his life and was known as a talented and meticulous carpenter. In 2009, he married Betty (Paney) Meng, and together they resided in Kingman.

Lana Brozek, 81, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a dear friend to all who knew her. She was born in 1944 in Wichita, where she grew up surrounded by family and friends. Lana met the love of her life, Ronald Brozek, and they were married on July 28, 1962. Together they shared 63 beautiful years of marriage, raising four children – Scott, Tim, Rhonda, and Melinda – and building a lifetime of love and memories. Lana was known for her infectious laugh, radiant smile, and vibrant personality.

Jack Bates, age 86, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.

Visitation with family will be 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Webb Shinkle Mortuary 200 S. Tracy, Clearwater, and funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Clearwater United Methodist Church, 130 N. 1st, Clearwater.

Donald Lee Fassnacht, age 94, of Rose Hill, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. Service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, 200 S Tracy, Clearwater, KS.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton and Freda (Metzger) Fassnacht; spouse, Kay Sharon (Parsons) Fassnacht; and children, William (Bill) Fassnacht and Janet Brault.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Diane and James Bale II of Derby; and grandchildren, Kaydence Bale, Collin Bale, Jason Brault and Jennifer Brault.