Obituaries

Ronald Arthur Rausch, 79, of Douglass, KS, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022 in El Dorado. Visitation 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta. Rosary 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 15, 2022 with Funeral Mass to follow at 10:30 a.m. all at St. James Catholic Church, Augusta, KS. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Augusta, KS. Ronald was born in Zenda, KS on July 30, 1943, to the late Barbara (Ast) and George Rausch. He was a stalwart man who was devoted to his family, spoke with conviction and never left those in his company wondering what his values were. He had an unrivaled work ethic and was proud to be employed as a highly skilled sheet metal worker for various companies, most recently at Raytheon to close out his career. Ron was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening, although his children did not share the same affinity for working in the garden on hot summer days. On May 4, 1963 he married Connie Dian (Landwehr) Rausch, in Holy Name Catholic Church in Winfield, KS. Ron then spent the next 57 years professing that his wife was “too good for him” until the day she preceded him in death, and missed her until they were reunited in heaven. He was also preceded in death by his beloved son, Benjamin Rausch, whose death he mourned deeply; and his infant brother, Michael Rausch. Ron is survived by many of the people who meant the most to him: sons, Dr. Mike Rausch and wife Suzanne of El Dorado, and Steve Rausch of Augusta; daughter, Becky Moburg and husband Jason of Liberty, MO; brother, Leon Rausch and wife Julie; sisters, Patricia Ridder, and Cara Lynn Schay; grandchildren, Anastasia and Isabella Rausch, Kenton and Cooper Unruh, and Charlie and Emma Moburg. Memorial donations to St. James Catholic Church Altar Society, 1012 Belmont Avenue, Augusta, Kansas 67010 or 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, Vibrant Emotional Health, ATTN: Development, 50 Broadway, Floor 19, New York, NY 10004 https

Tony Dean Sehie of El Dorado, KS passed away Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022 in Wichita, KS at 6:19 pm reaching the age of 78. He was born July 22, 1944 in Clay City, Illinois to Tony and Rotha Sehie.

A.W. McVay, Jr., 100, of Augusta, KS passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022.

Kurt Alan Fritzler, 66, of El Dorado, passed away at home surrounded by his son’s on December 2, 2022. Kurt was born to Mel and Virginia (Cook) Fritzler on February 16, 1956, the youngest of three children. From a very young age he enjoyed participating and excelling in all sports. He was a junior Olympian in discus, shot put and wrestling. He loved nature and being outdoors, golfing, gardening, hunting, fishing, boating, motorcycles and rock n’ roll. Kurt graduated from El Dorado High School, Class of 1974. He worked 33 years, primarily as an Operator A for the Cat and Coker units for the Getty/Texaco/Holly

Virgil Howard Kaiser, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Lakepoint nursing home in Augusta KS. He was born to Henry H.

Jack Stanley Taylor, 94, of Augusta, KS, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Wichita. Visitation 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Service 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at First Baptist Church, Augusta, KS. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery Augusta, KS. Jack was born in Ponca City, OK on January 18, 1928, to the late Flossie (Brenner) and Luther Taylor. On August 1, 1948, he married, Betty (Fish) Taylor, in Wichita, KS who survives him. He is also survived by daughter, Jacque Wilcox and husband Paul; son, David Taylor and wife Mary; grandchildren, Jason Rawlings (Teresa), Jarrod Rawlings (Lainie), Ty Wills (Charlotte), Todd Wills (Shala), Tiffany Pressnell (Keith), Logan Ohman (Kyle), Kelsey Zorn (Nathan); 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Judy Wills Lee. After Jack’s birth, his family relocated to Wichita, KS, where he spent the rest of his childhood until enlisting to serve his country in 1946 as a baker for the U.S. Navy. After returning to Wichita in 1948, Jack wed the love of his life, Betty. Jack and Betty moved to Augusta in 1953 with their two daughters, Jacque and Judy, David soon to follow. Jack went to work for his Uncle and Aunt, Charles and Thelma Lehr, at Lehr’s restaurant later becoming the owner until 1996. During this time, Jack also constructed and opened Lehr’s Motel. Jack was a pillar of the community, employing many locals from Augusta and surrounding communities. Jack couldn’t go anywhere without being recognized and took time to talk to all. Jack was a man of great faith. He was an established figure within the First Baptist Church, dedicating much time supporting various boards and activities. He spent years preparing and serving dinners to the members and community on Wednesday nights. Jack was the only remaining member of the Building Committee, which orchestrated the build of the current church in 1959. Jack loved his family most

Lonia Louise (Graham) Tuner, 74, passed away on November 24, 2022. Lonia was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Stanley James and LaVeda May (McIllvain) Graham on April 16, 1948.

Bruce F. Lacey, born November 19, 1954 in Yuba City, California was the second of 5 siblings born to Fred and Gracia ‘LaWanda’ (Denson) Lacey.