Bertha (Flax) Riedel, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in WaKeeney with her family by her side.&nbsp;

Bertha was born on Nov. 5, 1928 in Ellis to Ignatz and Elizabeth (Weber) Flax.&nbsp;She was a lifetime resident of Trego County and a 1946 graduate of Ellis High School.

Bertha was married to Edward (Eddie) A. Riedel on April 13, 1948. Together they raised 10 children—five boys and five girls. Edward passed away Oct. 30, 1970. After his death, Bertha continued operating the family farm with the help of her children.

She was a member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church and Daughters of Isabella. She was also a former member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by nine children: Duane of Arvada, Colo.; Melvin (Donna), Marvin (Arlene) both of Ellis; Darren of Talala, Okla.; Judy (Vic) Manz, Joyce Richardson both of Arvada, Colo.; Wanda (David) Hill of Peyton, Colo.; Bernita Augustine of WaKeeney; Mary Kay (Curtis) Weber of Ellis; and daughter in law, Laura Riedel of Wichita. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, and son, Troy, her parents, six sisters and one infant brother.

Bertha often commented one of her favorite times in life was when her children were all at home and playing under her feet. She also enjoyed being outdoors on her farm, gardening, raising her chickens and cooking.

Visitation will be&nbsp; from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday with a Daughters of Isabella Rosary at 6:30 p.m. followed by a parish vigil service at 7 p.m. all at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 703 Monroe St., Ellis, KS 67637.

Funeral services will be at&nbsp; 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. Mary Cemetery, Ellis.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Church, St. Mary’s School or Trego-Memorial Lemke Long Term Care.

Condolences may be left by guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> or by email at <a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>.

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 </figure>Bertha (Flax) Riedel, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in WaKeeney with her family by her side.&nbsp;Bertha was born on Nov. 5, 1928 in Ellis to Ignatz and Elizabeth (Weber) Flax.&nbsp;She was a lifetime resident of Trego County and a 1946 graduate of Ellis High School.Bertha was married to Edward (Eddie) A. Riedel on April 13, 1948. Together they raised 10 children—five boys and five girls. Edward passed away Oct. 30, 1970. After his death, Bertha continued operating the family farm with the help of her children.She was a member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church and Daughters of Isabella. She was also a former member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.She is survived by nine children: Duane of Arvada, Colo.; Melvin (Donna), Marvin (Arlene) both of Ellis; Darren of Talala, Okla.; Judy (Vic) Manz, Joyce Richardson both of Arvada, Colo.; Wanda (David) Hill of Peyton, Colo.; Bernita Augustine of WaKeeney; Mary Kay (Curtis) Weber of Ellis; and daughter in law, Laura Riedel of Wichita. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, and son, Troy, her parents, six sisters and one infant brother.Bertha often commented one of her favorite times in life was when her children were all at home and playing under her feet. She also enjoyed being outdoors on her farm, gardening, raising her chickens and cooking.Visitation will be&nbsp; from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday with a Daughters of Isabella Rosary at 6:30 p.m. followed by a parish vigil service at 7 p.m. all at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 703 Monroe St., Ellis, KS 67637.Funeral services will be at&nbsp; 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. Mary Cemetery, Ellis.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Church, St. Mary’s School or Trego-Memorial Lemke Long Term Care.Condolences may be left by guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> or by email at <a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>.

Bertha (Flax) Riedel

Rachel Etiennette Oldham was born November 20th, 1984 to Dennis Oldham and Regina (Whipple) Oldham in Burlington, Colorado. She was welcomed home by her older sister, Hailey Oldham, who became her fierce protector. After a courageous battle with kidney disease starting at age 2, she passed away December 7th, 2019 at her home in Goodland, Kansas.

Rachel grew up in Burlington, Colorado attending the Burlington school system, graduating in 2004. Rachel took CNA classes in Colby, Kansas in the summer of 2002. She worked for Stratton Coop, Wheatridge Acres, and Res-care Golden West.

It was in Burlington that she met the love of her life and best friend, Zeb Smith. They both attended the Kit Carson Correction Center open house in October 1998, which offered an overnight stay in jail for those interested. Rachel and her many girlfriends and Zeb with his friends chose to stay. They all played games and chased each other throughout the night. They would joke they met while in prison. They started dating in 2000 and started sharing a life together in 2004. Brayden became part of their lives in November 2006, and with Brayden’s final adoption on September 9th, 2009, their family was complete.

Rachel was a devoted wife and mother, taking great pride in having a welcoming and warm home. She loved the change of seasons, adding and removing decorations around her house for each season and holiday. She loved the Christmas season with the birth of our Savior, the bright lights, and decorations. Rachel loved to cook and bake from an early age, starting at her parents’ and grandparents’ kitchens, which were always busy places.&nbsp; She especially loved cooking with her father and learning the family recipes. Christmas was always special as trays of goodies were taken to friends and neighbors to share and to visit. She loved collecting and sharing recipes and ideas.

Rachel loved living in the country with her garden, chickens, ducks, honey bees and various other animals. She was active with Zeb and Brayden in 4-H and school. Rachel and Zeb also enjoyed working together remodeling rental properties.

Rachel is preceded in death by her father, Dennis Oldham and father-in-law Rex Smith; Grandparents Forrest and Regina Whipple, Lois Crist, Viola and Jerome Janousek, and Royce and Blanche Smith; Aunts Kim Armbrister, Judy Hadley, and Joyce Meyer; Uncles Larry Oldham and Clifford Whipple; and her cousins Loyd Whipple, Jennifer Whipple, Grant Winslow and Brent Oldham.

The people she leaves behind with broken hearts and cherished memories are: Zeb and Brayden Smith, mother Regina Oldham, mother-in-law Colleen Smith and Mike Maupin, Grandpa Dale Crist, her sister Hailey Oldham, sister-in-law Jandi Smith, brother-in-law Spencer Smith as well as her aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

Honorary pallbearers are Kim Bohme, Chuck and Joyce Bohme, Kim and James Mayfield, Kyle and Danielle Ramsey, Nicole Holub, and Karen Loudon.

Rachel became a strong advocate of Donate Life and was an active participant in the annual donor dash. She had her team of family and friends joining her for this very important day. Rachel was very passionate about blood and organ donation. She wanted everyone to know how important it is to be a blood and organ donor. She wants everyone to donate blood on a regular basis and to register as an organ donor. Please keep in mind that when one recipient receives an organ donation, that recipient is not the only one affected; everyone around them is as well: spouses, children, parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Organ donation is truly a gift that keeps on giving. It also gives the donor family comfort knowing their loss has truly blessed another family.

Services for Rachel will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 10:00 AM MT at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Goodland with Father Andrew Rockers officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Burlington, CO.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 16, 2019 from 5:00 to 6:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland with a Parish Rosary to begin at 6:00 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rachel Oldham Memorial Fund to be used for her son Brayden, and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Online Condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.

Services for Rachel have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

<figure>
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 </figure>Rachel Etiennette Oldham was born November 20th, 1984 to Dennis Oldham and Regina (Whipple) Oldham in Burlington, Colorado. She was welcomed home by her older sister, Hailey Oldham, who became her fierce protector. After a courageous battle with kidney disease starting at age 2, she passed away December 7th, 2019 at her home in Goodland, Kansas.Rachel grew up in Burlington, Colorado attending the Burlington school system, graduating in 2004. Rachel took CNA classes in Colby, Kansas in the summer of 2002. She worked for Stratton Coop, Wheatridge Acres, and Res-care Golden West.It was in Burlington that she met the love of her life and best friend, Zeb Smith. They both attended the Kit Carson Correction Center open house in October 1998, which offered an overnight stay in jail for those interested. Rachel and her many girlfriends and Zeb with his friends chose to stay. They all played games and chased each other throughout the night. They would joke they met while in prison. They started dating in 2000 and started sharing a life together in 2004. Brayden became part of their lives in November 2006, and with Brayden’s final adoption on September 9th, 2009, their family was complete.Rachel was a devoted wife and mother, taking great pride in having a welcoming and warm home. She loved the change of seasons, adding and removing decorations around her house for each season and holiday. She loved the Christmas season with the birth of our Savior, the bright lights, and decorations. Rachel loved to cook and bake from an early age, starting at her parents’ and grandparents’ kitchens, which were always busy places.&nbsp; She especially loved cooking with her father and learning the family recipes. Christmas was always special as trays of goodies were taken to friends and neighbors to share and to visit. She loved collecting and sharing recipes and ideas.Rachel loved living in the country with her garden, chickens, ducks, honey bees and various other animals. She was active with Zeb and Brayden in 4-H and school. Rachel and Zeb also enjoyed working together remodeling rental properties.Rachel is preceded in death by her father, Dennis Oldham and father-in-law Rex Smith; Grandparents Forrest and Regina Whipple, Lois Crist, Viola and Jerome Janousek, and Royce and Blanche Smith; Aunts Kim Armbrister, Judy Hadley, and Joyce Meyer; Uncles Larry Oldham and Clifford Whipple; and her cousins Loyd Whipple, Jennifer Whipple, Grant Winslow and Brent Oldham.The people she leaves behind with broken hearts and cherished memories are: Zeb and Brayden Smith, mother Regina Oldham, mother-in-law Colleen Smith and Mike Maupin, Grandpa Dale Crist, her sister Hailey Oldham, sister-in-law Jandi Smith, brother-in-law Spencer Smith as well as her aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.Honorary pallbearers are Kim Bohme, Chuck and Joyce Bohme, Kim and James Mayfield, Kyle and Danielle Ramsey, Nicole Holub, and Karen Loudon.Rachel became a strong advocate of Donate Life and was an active participant in the annual donor dash. She had her team of family and friends joining her for this very important day. Rachel was very passionate about blood and organ donation. She wanted everyone to know how important it is to be a blood and organ donor. She wants everyone to donate blood on a regular basis and to register as an organ donor. Please keep in mind that when one recipient receives an organ donation, that recipient is not the only one affected; everyone around them is as well: spouses, children, parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Organ donation is truly a gift that keeps on giving. It also gives the donor family comfort knowing their loss has truly blessed another family.Services for Rachel will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 10:00 AM MT at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Goodland with Father Andrew Rockers officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Burlington, CO.Visitation will be held on Monday, December 16, 2019 from 5:00 to 6:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland with a Parish Rosary to begin at 6:00 PM.Memorial contributions may be made to the Rachel Oldham Memorial Fund to be used for her son Brayden, and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online Condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Services for Rachel have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Rachel Etiennette Oldham

Johnette Jolene Schaben, 90, passed away on December 9, 2019 at the 
Country Place Senior Living in Larned, Kansas. She was born on October 
8, 1929 on the farm south of Bazine, the daughter of John and Lucinda 
(Tittle) Wittman.

Johnette was a homemaker and farm wife. In her younger years, she 
worked at the Bazine Drug Store and the Bazine Bank. She later worked in
 the banking field after the couple briefly moved to Hoquiam, 
Washington. She married Ronald Schaben on Saturday, September 4, 1948, 
in Bazine. Rarely was one seen without the other. Ronald passed away on 
September 10, 2007.

Survivors include two sons, Johnny Schaben and wife Yolanda of Great 
Bend, Bradley and fiancé, Elaine Younger of Bazine; a daughter, Jolana 
McCart of Norman, OK; a brother, Robert Wittman; 5 grandchildren, and 9 
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 
sister, Ilene Maier; brother, Larry Wittman; son-in-law, Mark McCart; 
and grandson, Greg Schaben.

Funeral service will be on Wednesday, December 11, 2:00 P.M., at 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas. Burial in the Bazine 
Cemetery, Bazine, Kansas. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on
 Tuesday, December 10 from 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. with the family present
 from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Viewing will also be on Wednesday, December 
11, from 9:00 A.M. until service time.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Bazine Cemetery Fund.

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 </figure>Johnette Jolene Schaben, 90, passed away on December 9, 2019 at the 
Country Place Senior Living in Larned, Kansas. She was born on October 
8, 1929 on the farm south of Bazine, the daughter of John and Lucinda 
(Tittle) Wittman.Johnette was a homemaker and farm wife. In her younger years, she 
worked at the Bazine Drug Store and the Bazine Bank. She later worked in
 the banking field after the couple briefly moved to Hoquiam, 
Washington. She married Ronald Schaben on Saturday, September 4, 1948, 
in Bazine. Rarely was one seen without the other. Ronald passed away on 
September 10, 2007.Survivors include two sons, Johnny Schaben and wife Yolanda of Great 
Bend, Bradley and fiancé, Elaine Younger of Bazine; a daughter, Jolana 
McCart of Norman, OK; a brother, Robert Wittman; 5 grandchildren, and 9 
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 
sister, Ilene Maier; brother, Larry Wittman; son-in-law, Mark McCart; 
and grandson, Greg Schaben.Funeral service will be on Wednesday, December 11, 2:00 P.M., at 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas. Burial in the Bazine 
Cemetery, Bazine, Kansas. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on
 Tuesday, December 10 from 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. with the family present
 from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Viewing will also be on Wednesday, December 
11, from 9:00 A.M. until service time.Memorial contributions may be given to the Bazine Cemetery Fund.

Johnette Jolene Schaben

Ricky Dean Wilcox, 56, passed away December 8, 2019 in Larned.

He was born March 12, 1963 in Larned, the son of LaVerne Wilcox and Ann Greathouse Wilcox.

A Larned area resident since 2017, he worked as a foundry plant 
manager and was the current owner of Scooters Diner in Larned. He was of
 the Catholic faith and enjoyed doing yard work, riding motorcycles, 
supporting the Pawnee County Humane Society, and he loved Alabama 
football.

Survivors include: his mother, Ann Wilcox, Larned, and two sons, 
Stiles Cantrell, Larned, and Stormie Cantrell, Surprise, Arizona.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

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 </figure>Ricky Dean Wilcox, 56, passed away December 8, 2019 in Larned.He was born March 12, 1963 in Larned, the son of LaVerne Wilcox and Ann Greathouse Wilcox.A Larned area resident since 2017, he worked as a foundry plant 
manager and was the current owner of Scooters Diner in Larned. He was of
 the Catholic faith and enjoyed doing yard work, riding motorcycles, 
supporting the Pawnee County Humane Society, and he loved Alabama 
football.Survivors include: his mother, Ann Wilcox, Larned, and two sons, 
Stiles Cantrell, Larned, and Stormie Cantrell, Surprise, Arizona.He was preceded in death by his father.Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

Ricky Dean Wilcox

October 23, 1922
 -
 December 9, 2019

An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Forrest-E-Frazey?obId=9484034#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

October 23, 1922
 -
 December 9, 2019An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Forrest-E-Frazey?obId=9484034#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Forrest E. Frazey

October 16, 1935 ~ December 9, 2019

An obituary and services are pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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Beverly Elaine (Hawks) Hurd

Donald Wayne Schneider Sr., 84, of Natoma, Kansas, died on Friday, December 06, 2019, at the Red Bud Village in Plainville, Kansas.

Don was born on November
 11, 1935, in Beloit, Kansas, the son of Martin and Dorothea (John) 
Schneider.&nbsp; He grew up in Rural Osborne County, and graduated from 
Natoma High School in the class of 1953.&nbsp; He was drafted into the United
 States Army.&nbsp; He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to 
Berneita Jean Griffin on August 10, 1960, at the Immanuel Lutheran 
Church, North of Natoma.&nbsp; From this union Donald and Berneita were 
blessed with 5 children Donald Jr., Kelly, William (Bill), Susan and 
Todd.&nbsp; Don worked the family farm and enjoyed farming and ranching with 
his wife and children and also was owner operator of Schneider Pallets 
LLC.&nbsp; Don was a longtime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and Peace 
Lutheran Church.&nbsp; In addition to being a devoted father and husband, he 
served in several officer positions for the Church as well as Natoma 
School Board, Round Mound Township Board, Rural Water District II 
Board.&nbsp;&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, hunting and was passionate about ranching 
and farming.

Don is survived by his 
wife Berneita of the home; sons Don Schneider Jr. (Lynda) of Bennington,
 Kansas, Kelly Schneider of Alton, Kansas, Bill Schneider of Baldwin 
City, Kansas and Todd Schneider (fiancé Michelle Wagner) of Paradise, 
Kansas and his daughter Susan Cain (Chris) of Topeka, Kansas; 3 brothers
 Raymond Schneider of Osborne, Kansas, Richard Schneider (Claudia) of 
Columbia, South Carolina and John Schneider (Jan) of Iowa City, Iowa; 16
 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 sisters Elna Gough, Ruby Schneider and Ruth Barnett.

A celebration of Don's 
life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 13, 2019, at the 
Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma with Pastors Matthew Schneider and 
Michael Schmidt officiating.&nbsp; Viewing for Don and visitation with family
 will take place the day of the service from 10 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on 
Friday morning.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Peace Lutheran Church and 
sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Natoma,
 Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.&nbsp; 

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 </figure>Donald Wayne Schneider Sr., 84, of Natoma, Kansas, died on Friday, December 06, 2019, at the Red Bud Village in Plainville, Kansas.Don was born on November
 11, 1935, in Beloit, Kansas, the son of Martin and Dorothea (John) 
Schneider.&nbsp; He grew up in Rural Osborne County, and graduated from 
Natoma High School in the class of 1953.&nbsp; He was drafted into the United
 States Army.&nbsp; He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to 
Berneita Jean Griffin on August 10, 1960, at the Immanuel Lutheran 
Church, North of Natoma.&nbsp; From this union Donald and Berneita were 
blessed with 5 children Donald Jr., Kelly, William (Bill), Susan and 
Todd.&nbsp; Don worked the family farm and enjoyed farming and ranching with 
his wife and children and also was owner operator of Schneider Pallets 
LLC.&nbsp; Don was a longtime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and Peace 
Lutheran Church.&nbsp; In addition to being a devoted father and husband, he 
served in several officer positions for the Church as well as Natoma 
School Board, Round Mound Township Board, Rural Water District II 
Board.&nbsp;&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, hunting and was passionate about ranching 
and farming.Don is survived by his 
wife Berneita of the home; sons Don Schneider Jr. (Lynda) of Bennington,
 Kansas, Kelly Schneider of Alton, Kansas, Bill Schneider of Baldwin 
City, Kansas and Todd Schneider (fiancé Michelle Wagner) of Paradise, 
Kansas and his daughter Susan Cain (Chris) of Topeka, Kansas; 3 brothers
 Raymond Schneider of Osborne, Kansas, Richard Schneider (Claudia) of 
Columbia, South Carolina and John Schneider (Jan) of Iowa City, Iowa; 16
 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 sisters Elna Gough, Ruby Schneider and Ruth Barnett.A celebration of Don's 
life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 13, 2019, at the 
Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma with Pastors Matthew Schneider and 
Michael Schmidt officiating.&nbsp; Viewing for Don and visitation with family
 will take place the day of the service from 10 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on 
Friday morning.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Peace Lutheran Church and 
sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Natoma,
 Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.&nbsp;

Donald Wayne Schneider Sr.

 Norva Pruter, 87, of Great Bend, Kansas, and former Natoma and Russell, Kansas, resident died on Saturday, December 07, 2019, at the Harry Hynes Hospice in Wichita, Kansas.

Norva was born on 
October 01, 1932, in Natoma, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph and Adeline 
(Stiverson) Weldon.&nbsp; She grew up in Natoma and graduated from Natoma 
High School in the class of 1950.&nbsp;&nbsp; After high school, she attended the 
Kansas City Bible College in Overland Park, Kansas.&nbsp; As a young lady, 
she worked at the Natoma Ben Franklin Variety Store and the Natoma Post 
Office.&nbsp; She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Ray Eldon 
Pruter on September 28, 1951, in Natoma, Kansas.&nbsp; From this union, Norva
 and Ray were blessed with three children: Jodell, Dale and Kenny. Norva
 remained a stay-at-home mom until her children were grown and then 
worked as a kitchen employee at the Russell Senior Center until retiring
 in 1999.

She dedicated her life 
to the Lord at an early age and was an active member of the Church of 
God (Holiness) in Natoma where she held various offices. Later in life, 
she attended Otterbein United Methodist Church in Russell, Kansas, and 
the Church of the Nazarene in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She loved and was 
passionate about her relationship with Christ and lived her life based 
on Christ's love and teachings.&nbsp; Because of her strong relationship with
 Christ, she faithfully read and studied the Bible on a daily basis and 
took great pride in fully reading the Bible for 35 years in a row.&nbsp; Her 
friends and family will fondly remember her as a devout Christian and 
devoted wife, mother and grandmother.&nbsp; She will also be remembered as a 
person who was a great listener and always took the time to help with 
and pray for her family and friends’ joys and concerns.

She enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing, going to family reunions, church camp, and gospel music, especially quartets.&nbsp;&nbsp; 

Norva's surviving family
 include her daughter Jodell Glick of Winfield, Kansas; sons Dale E. 
Pruter (Sherry) and Kenny Pruter (Patty) both of Great Bend, Kansas; 
sister Elsie Richmond of Plainville, Kansas; 4 grandchildren: Tarena, 
Trent, Luke and Audra; ten great grandchildren: Levi, Taylor, Sophia, 
Sydnee, Sylvia, Kaiden, Kenzlie, Maddie, Henry and Halle; and one great 
great grandchild Roland.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 62 years, Ray Eldon, on April 29, 2014.

A celebration of Norva's
 life will be held at 10 A.M. on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at the 
Great Bend First Church of the Nazarene, Great Bend, Kansas, with 
Pastors Josh and Amy Foster officiating.&nbsp; Burial will take place at the 
Natoma City Cemetery at 2:30 PM on Thursday in Natoma, Kansas.&nbsp; 
Visitation will take place at 9 a.m. on Thursday, December 12.&nbsp; 
Memorials may be given to Great Bend First Church of the Nazarene and 
sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell
 and Natoma are in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure> Norva Pruter, 87, of Great Bend, Kansas, and former Natoma and Russell, Kansas, resident died on Saturday, December 07, 2019, at the Harry Hynes Hospice in Wichita, Kansas.Norva was born on 
October 01, 1932, in Natoma, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph and Adeline 
(Stiverson) Weldon.&nbsp; She grew up in Natoma and graduated from Natoma 
High School in the class of 1950.&nbsp;&nbsp; After high school, she attended the 
Kansas City Bible College in Overland Park, Kansas.&nbsp; As a young lady, 
she worked at the Natoma Ben Franklin Variety Store and the Natoma Post 
Office.&nbsp; She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Ray Eldon 
Pruter on September 28, 1951, in Natoma, Kansas.&nbsp; From this union, Norva
 and Ray were blessed with three children: Jodell, Dale and Kenny. Norva
 remained a stay-at-home mom until her children were grown and then 
worked as a kitchen employee at the Russell Senior Center until retiring
 in 1999.She dedicated her life 
to the Lord at an early age and was an active member of the Church of 
God (Holiness) in Natoma where she held various offices. Later in life, 
she attended Otterbein United Methodist Church in Russell, Kansas, and 
the Church of the Nazarene in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She loved and was 
passionate about her relationship with Christ and lived her life based 
on Christ's love and teachings.&nbsp; Because of her strong relationship with
 Christ, she faithfully read and studied the Bible on a daily basis and 
took great pride in fully reading the Bible for 35 years in a row.&nbsp; Her 
friends and family will fondly remember her as a devout Christian and 
devoted wife, mother and grandmother.&nbsp; She will also be remembered as a 
person who was a great listener and always took the time to help with 
and pray for her family and friends’ joys and concerns.She enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing, going to family reunions, church camp, and gospel music, especially quartets.&nbsp;&nbsp; Norva's surviving family
 include her daughter Jodell Glick of Winfield, Kansas; sons Dale E. 
Pruter (Sherry) and Kenny Pruter (Patty) both of Great Bend, Kansas; 
sister Elsie Richmond of Plainville, Kansas; 4 grandchildren: Tarena, 
Trent, Luke and Audra; ten great grandchildren: Levi, Taylor, Sophia, 
Sydnee, Sylvia, Kaiden, Kenzlie, Maddie, Henry and Halle; and one great 
great grandchild Roland.She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 62 years, Ray Eldon, on April 29, 2014.A celebration of Norva's
 life will be held at 10 A.M. on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at the 
Great Bend First Church of the Nazarene, Great Bend, Kansas, with 
Pastors Josh and Amy Foster officiating.&nbsp; Burial will take place at the 
Natoma City Cemetery at 2:30 PM on Thursday in Natoma, Kansas.&nbsp; 
Visitation will take place at 9 a.m. on Thursday, December 12.&nbsp; 
Memorials may be given to Great Bend First Church of the Nazarene and 
sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell
 and Natoma are in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Norva Pruter

Paul Robert Nutsch,
 90, of Marysville, Kansas, and former Russell, Kansas, resident died on
 Monday, December 09, 2019, at the Community Memorial Hospital in 
Marysville, Kansas.

Services are pending with&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas.

Paul Robert Nutsch,
 90, of Marysville, Kansas, and former Russell, Kansas, resident died on
 Monday, December 09, 2019, at the Community Memorial Hospital in 
Marysville, Kansas.Services are pending with&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas.

Paul Robert Nutsch

Bertha (Flax) Riedel, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2019 in WaKeeney, KS with her family by her side.&nbsp;

Bertha was born on November 5, 1928 in Ellis, KS to Ignatz and 
Elizabeth (Weber) Flax.&nbsp;She was a lifetime resident of Trego County and a
 1946 graduate of Ellis High School. Bertha was married to Edward 
(Eddie) A. Riedel on April 13, 1948. Together they raised ten children, 
five boys and five girls. Edward passed away October 30, 1970. After his
 death, Bertha continued operating the family farm with the help of her 
children. She was a member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church and Daughters
 of Isabella. She was also a former member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by nine children: Duane of Arvada, CO, Melvin 
(Donna), Marvin (Arlene) both of Ellis, KS, Darren of Talala, OK, Judy 
(Vic) Manz, Joyce Richardson both of Arvada, CO, Wanda (David) Hill of 
Peyton, CO, Bernita Augustine of WaKeeney, KS, Mary Kay (Curtis) Weber 
of Ellis, KS, and daughter in law, Laura Riedel of Wichita, KS. She is 
also survived by 22 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

Bertha often commented one of her favorite times in life was when her
 children were all at home and playing under her feet. She also enjoyed 
being outdoors on her farm, gardening, raising her chickens, and 
cooking.

Visitation will be Wednesday, 4&nbsp;PM - 8 PM with a Daughters of 
Isabella&nbsp;rosary at 6:30 PM followed by a parish vigil service at 7 PM 
all at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 703 Monroe Street, Ellis, KS 67637.

Funeral Services will be Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 10:00 AM at 
St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. Mary
 Cemetery, Ellis.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. 
Mary’s Church, St. Mary’s School or Trego-Memorial Lemke Long Term Care.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com.

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 </figure>Bertha (Flax) Riedel, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2019 in WaKeeney, KS with her family by her side.&nbsp;Bertha was born on November 5, 1928 in Ellis, KS to Ignatz and 
Elizabeth (Weber) Flax.&nbsp;She was a lifetime resident of Trego County and a
 1946 graduate of Ellis High School. Bertha was married to Edward 
(Eddie) A. Riedel on April 13, 1948. Together they raised ten children, 
five boys and five girls. Edward passed away October 30, 1970. After his
 death, Bertha continued operating the family farm with the help of her 
children. She was a member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church and Daughters
 of Isabella. She was also a former member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.She is survived by nine children: Duane of Arvada, CO, Melvin 
(Donna), Marvin (Arlene) both of Ellis, KS, Darren of Talala, OK, Judy 
(Vic) Manz, Joyce Richardson both of Arvada, CO, Wanda (David) Hill of 
Peyton, CO, Bernita Augustine of WaKeeney, KS, Mary Kay (Curtis) Weber 
of Ellis, KS, and daughter in law, Laura Riedel of Wichita, KS. She is 
also survived by 22 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, and son, Troy, her parents, six sisters and one infant brother.Bertha often commented one of her favorite times in life was when her
 children were all at home and playing under her feet. She also enjoyed 
being outdoors on her farm, gardening, raising her chickens, and 
cooking.Visitation will be Wednesday, 4&nbsp;PM - 8 PM with a Daughters of 
Isabella&nbsp;rosary at 6:30 PM followed by a parish vigil service at 7 PM 
all at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 703 Monroe Street, Ellis, KS 67637.Funeral Services will be Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 10:00 AM at 
St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. Mary
 Cemetery, Ellis.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. 
Mary’s Church, St. Mary’s School or Trego-Memorial Lemke Long Term Care.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com.