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1968

DIED

2026

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Keithley Funeral Chapel - Ellis

400 E. 17th St.

Ellis, Kansas

Rodney Augustine Obituary

Rodney James Augustine, age 57, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado. A celebration gathering will be Saturday, January 31, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Keithley Funeral Homes-Ellis Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637. Lunch will follow at the Ellis Knights of Columbus hall. Services in care of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 East 17th Street Ellis, Kansas 67637.

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Published by The Hays Daily News from Jan. 19 to Jan. 21, 2026.

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