Michael Hayes

Michael Hayes obituary, Arkansas City, KS

Michael Hayes

Michael Hayes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home and Crematory on Feb. 2, 2026.
Michael Hayes, 73, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at home in Arkansas City, KS. Micheal was born July 7, 1952 to Jonny and Irma Hayes in Phoenix, Arizona. He attended school there and graduated in 1970.

Michael had a love for playing piano, gambling, collecting coins but most of all he loved golfing. He was very proud of making a hole in one, he carried his card with him everywhere he went. He made the shot at Hesston golf course hole number 17 in 1984. He retired from Boeing Aviation.

A visitation will be held Thursday, February 5 at Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home and Crematory at 1:00pm. A graveside service will follow the visitation at Memorial Lawn.

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