DODGE CITY, KANSAS – Sheila M. Railsback, 77, died Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Trinity Manor in Dodge City.

She was born August 24, 1949 at Dodge City, the daughter of Herman H. and Zita M. (Kessler) Droste. She was a graduate of St. Mary High School, Dodge City and received her Associates Degree from Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson. On November 22, 1969 she married Phillip W. Railsback at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Dodge City. He preceded her in death on March 1, 2021.

Sheila was the manager of Payless Shoes for many years, she also worked in medical records at Westers Plains Medical Complex for 30 years, later became the assistant manager for Dollar General for 10 years before her retirement. She was active with the Girl Scouts, a Eucharistic Minister with the church, a VFW Auxiliary member where she helped run bingo for 5 years.

She was a member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge City.

Survivors include: 3 sons, Jason Railsback, Dodge City, Aaron Railsback, Missouri and Eric Railsback and wife Jenifer, Maize, Kansas; 6 grandchildren, Aubrianna Henning Ortiz, Phillip Railsback, Pipper Railsback, Isabel Railsback, Jada Railsback and Ross Railsback and 1 great granddaughter, LillyAnn Ortiz; her brother, Royce Droste and wife Debbie, Dodge City; and her sister, Nina Wendling and husband David, Halstead, Kansas;

She was also preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Tina Railsback and infant sister, Tina Droste.

Rosary will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2026 with the Funeral Mass following at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Carson Haupt presiding both at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Burial will follow at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Ft. Dodge. Viewing will be prier to the rosary at the church.

The family suggest memorials to the VFW Post 1714 Auxiliary in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.