Gary Charles Kootz

HOLYROOD

  Gary Charles Kootz, 85, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026 in Ellsworth, KS. He was born May 6, 1941 in Ellsworth to Albert and Martha (Soeken) Kootz. Gary was a lifetime resident of the Holyrood, KS area where he was a farmer and member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church. He married Lorene “Loree” McNown in Holyrood on February 24, 1968.

  Gary is survived by his wife Loree of Holyrood; daughters, Michele Renberger (Devin) of Colorado Springs, CO and Elaine Donecker (Kevin) of Claflin, KS; grandchildren, Alyssa and Brooklyn Renberger, Julie Pobanz (Micah), Matthew Donecker (fiancé Emma Rodina), and Melissa Donecker; great grandchildren, Benjamin, Jacob, and Chloe; brother Lloyd Kootz (Linda) of Lindsborg, KS; sister Ruby Manke (Gilbert) of Hutchinson, KS; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two nephews, and a niece.

  Graveside service: 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Holyrood.

  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

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