Rosemary Bunker Wickham, age 85 of Hays, KS passed away on
Saturday June 28, 2025, at Hays Medical Center – Hays.

She was born November 27, 1939,
in Ellis County to George F. Bunker and Agatha (Wolf) Bunker. She married
Robert E. Wickham on January 9, 1960, in Hays, KS.

She graduated from Girls
Catholic High School in 1958. She went on to get her bachelor’s degree at Fort
Hays State University in Home Economics and was a registered dietitian. She
worked at Hadley hospital for many years and at St. Anthony Hospital in the
nursing department, American Cancer Society, Blind services, Area on Aging and
before her retirement KETCH for disabled people.

Rosemary was a member of
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church – Hays.

She enjoyed time with her kids,
grandkids, great grandkids. She loved holidays, especially Halloween pumpkin
carving, and dying Easter eggs. She loved family gatherings and was a great
German cook. She loved to play the piano and sing and dance. She was the best
spouse, mom, grandmother, great grandmother. Her legacy of compassion, grace
and deep love for her family will live on through all who were blessed to have
known her. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Rosemary is survived by her
husband Robert of the home, her children: Carrie Sutton and husband Jeff of
Buhler, KS; Connie Linenberger and husband Gerold of Hays, KS; Robert J.
Wickham and wife Linda of Hays, KS; Michael T. Wickham and wife Gail of Hays,
KS. Seven grandchildren: Anthony (Tony) Linenberger and wife Kathleen of Hays,
KS; Tyler Sutton and wife Leesa of Bates City, MO; Emily Alamo and husband
Erick of Hutchison, KS; Rusty Wickham and wife Katie of Colorado; Copeland
Wickham and wife Ember of Hays, KS; Zane Wickham and significant other Whytney
of Hays, KS; and Carissa Pfeifer and husband Dexter of Olathe, KS. 15 Great
grandchildren: McKenzie, and Macie Linenberger, Derrick, Elleigh, Wyatt Alamo,
Roman Sutton, Nora, and Navy Pfeifer, Laytyn and Layney Wickham, Elayna,
Alloraha, and Zariah Wickham, and Gracelynn, and Madelyn Wickham.

She was preceded by her
parents: George F. Bunker and Agatha (Wolf) Bunker, her stepfather: Samuel
Hayton, Brothers: George, Eugene, William (Bill), Robert, Eddy, Tom and infant
brother Samuel, Sisters-in-law: Vernea, Betty, Freda, and Glennis, and her granddaughter:
Corie.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday,
August 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 215 West 13th Street
Hays, Kansas 67601. Inurnment will follow the services in the St. Joseph
Catholic Cemetery – Hays.

In lieu of flowers the family
suggests memorials to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, The American Heart
Association, The American Cancer Society, and/or The Area on Aging, in care of
the Funeral Chapel.

Memories and words of comfort
may be shared on Rosemary’s tribute page via: <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Cremation under the direction
of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory – Brock’s Chapel&nbsp;2509
Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751943112173.jpeg" alt="Rosemary Bunker Wickham" />
 <figcaption>Rosemary Bunker Wickham</figcaption>
 </figure>Rosemary Bunker Wickham, age 85 of Hays, KS passed away on
Saturday June 28, 2025, at Hays Medical Center – Hays.She was born November 27, 1939,
in Ellis County to George F. Bunker and Agatha (Wolf) Bunker. She married
Robert E. Wickham on January 9, 1960, in Hays, KS.She graduated from Girls
Catholic High School in 1958. She went on to get her bachelor’s degree at Fort
Hays State University in Home Economics and was a registered dietitian. She
worked at Hadley hospital for many years and at St. Anthony Hospital in the
nursing department, American Cancer Society, Blind services, Area on Aging and
before her retirement KETCH for disabled people.Rosemary was a member of
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church – Hays.She enjoyed time with her kids,
grandkids, great grandkids. She loved holidays, especially Halloween pumpkin
carving, and dying Easter eggs. She loved family gatherings and was a great
German cook. She loved to play the piano and sing and dance. She was the best
spouse, mom, grandmother, great grandmother. Her legacy of compassion, grace
and deep love for her family will live on through all who were blessed to have
known her. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.Rosemary is survived by her
husband Robert of the home, her children: Carrie Sutton and husband Jeff of
Buhler, KS; Connie Linenberger and husband Gerold of Hays, KS; Robert J.
Wickham and wife Linda of Hays, KS; Michael T. Wickham and wife Gail of Hays,
KS. Seven grandchildren: Anthony (Tony) Linenberger and wife Kathleen of Hays,
KS; Tyler Sutton and wife Leesa of Bates City, MO; Emily Alamo and husband
Erick of Hutchison, KS; Rusty Wickham and wife Katie of Colorado; Copeland
Wickham and wife Ember of Hays, KS; Zane Wickham and significant other Whytney
of Hays, KS; and Carissa Pfeifer and husband Dexter of Olathe, KS. 15 Great
grandchildren: McKenzie, and Macie Linenberger, Derrick, Elleigh, Wyatt Alamo,
Roman Sutton, Nora, and Navy Pfeifer, Laytyn and Layney Wickham, Elayna,
Alloraha, and Zariah Wickham, and Gracelynn, and Madelyn Wickham.She was preceded by her
parents: George F. Bunker and Agatha (Wolf) Bunker, her stepfather: Samuel
Hayton, Brothers: George, Eugene, William (Bill), Robert, Eddy, Tom and infant
brother Samuel, Sisters-in-law: Vernea, Betty, Freda, and Glennis, and her granddaughter:
Corie.Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday,
August 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 215 West 13th Street
Hays, Kansas 67601. Inurnment will follow the services in the St. Joseph
Catholic Cemetery – Hays.In lieu of flowers the family
suggests memorials to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, The American Heart
Association, The American Cancer Society, and/or The Area on Aging, in care of
the Funeral Chapel.Memories and words of comfort
may be shared on Rosemary’s tribute page via: <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>Cremation under the direction
of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory – Brock’s Chapel&nbsp;2509
Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.

Rosemary Bunker Wickham

Melvin James Gabel, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully
on July 18, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Melvin was born on May 22, 1941, in Hays, Kansas to Leo and Emma
Gabel. He proudly served in the United States Navy, an experience that helped
spark his lifelong love of travel and&nbsp;exploration.
Whether it was a cross-country road trip or simply discovering a new backroad,
Melvin was always up for an adventure—especially if there was a good map
involved.

In 1964, he married Jeanette Dechant in Hays, Kansas. Together,
they raised three children: Ursula, Cornel, and Jessica. Later in life, Melvin
married Nancy Timmons in 2013. The couple made their home in Salina, where
Melvin enjoyed retirement by planning travels, visiting family, and studying
historical politics.

Melvin was a man of quiet curiosity, gentle humor, and kindness.
He found joy in the simple things: the best fried egg sandwiches, perfectly
folded laundry, and the company of family. His presence brought calm, and his
stories left lasting impressions on those lucky enough to know him.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy; his children and their spouses:
Ursula and Kevin Baird, Cornel and Donna Gabel, and Jessica and Ryan Cino; and
his beloved grandchildren: Kiera and Max Gabel, and Gabe and Cooper Cino.

Mel’s adventurous spirit, big laugh, and love for life will be
dearly missed.

A memorial service will be held at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel
in Hays, KS, on Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10am.

Those wishing to honor Melvin’s memory are invited to make a
donation either to Disabled American Veterans at <a href="https://www.dav.org/">https://www.dav.org/</a>
or The Salvation Army at <a href="https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/">https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/</a>,
organizations that Melvin supported.

Memories and words of comfort may be shared with Melvin's family
on his tribute page via:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753203430333.jpeg" alt="Melvin James Gabel" />
 <figcaption>Melvin James Gabel</figcaption>
 </figure>Melvin James Gabel, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully
on July 18, 2025, surrounded by his family.Melvin was born on May 22, 1941, in Hays, Kansas to Leo and Emma
Gabel. He proudly served in the United States Navy, an experience that helped
spark his lifelong love of travel and&nbsp;exploration.
Whether it was a cross-country road trip or simply discovering a new backroad,
Melvin was always up for an adventure—especially if there was a good map
involved.In 1964, he married Jeanette Dechant in Hays, Kansas. Together,
they raised three children: Ursula, Cornel, and Jessica. Later in life, Melvin
married Nancy Timmons in 2013. The couple made their home in Salina, where
Melvin enjoyed retirement by planning travels, visiting family, and studying
historical politics.Melvin was a man of quiet curiosity, gentle humor, and kindness.
He found joy in the simple things: the best fried egg sandwiches, perfectly
folded laundry, and the company of family. His presence brought calm, and his
stories left lasting impressions on those lucky enough to know him.He is survived by his wife, Nancy; his children and their spouses:
Ursula and Kevin Baird, Cornel and Donna Gabel, and Jessica and Ryan Cino; and
his beloved grandchildren: Kiera and Max Gabel, and Gabe and Cooper Cino.Mel’s adventurous spirit, big laugh, and love for life will be
dearly missed.A memorial service will be held at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel
in Hays, KS, on Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10am.Those wishing to honor Melvin’s memory are invited to make a
donation either to Disabled American Veterans at <a href="https://www.dav.org/">https://www.dav.org/</a>
or The Salvation Army at <a href="https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/">https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/</a>,
organizations that Melvin supported.Memories and words of comfort may be shared with Melvin's family
on his tribute page via:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

Melvin James Gabel

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Steven Craig Massey,
born August 29, 1944, passed away at his home in Albany, Oregon, on May 31,
2025. Steven died of cancer after a short illness. Teacher, husband, father,
fly fisherman, hunter, oilfield roughneck, and soldier, Steven lived a good
life. Born in Hutchinson, Kansas, he attended schools in Nickerson, Hays and
Elkhart, Kansas, where he graduated in 1962, He attended Fort Hays Kansas State
College (now University) and earned a BA and MA from the University of Oregon.
Steven served as an infantry first lieutenant platoon leader in Vietnam in 1967
and 1968. For nearly two decades he taught elementary school in Eugene, Oregon
where he was also a realtor and owner of Franchetti’s. Steven was a city
councilman for Rainier, Oregon, from 2012 to 2020.

Steven was the third of
six children of Leo and Neva (Belden) Massey. He married Sandra Crutchfield of
Goodland, Kansas, in 1969; they divorced in 1972. In 1980 he married Rita
Kendrick. The parents of two sons, Abram of Whitefish, Montana, and Joseph of
Springfield, Oregon, they divorced in 2002. In 2008 he married Joy McWilliams.
He is also survived by siblings Kathryn Joy and Garth Massey of Portland and
three grandchildren.

From boyhood Steven was
an avid angler. (No one could cast more beautifully.) His well-trained bird
dogs were his best companions, along with many close friends. Steven was
gregarious, patient, sincere, and an avid reader who kept up with current
events. To say he will be missed only begins to express how his loved ones
feel.

Donations in Steven’s
name can be made to Sierra Club Oregon.

My brother was Steven Massey. A celebration of Steven's life
will be at the Alden Community Center in Alden, Kansas at 3:30 on Sunday, July
27. All friends of Steven are invited.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749216055556.jpeg" alt="Steven Craig Massey" />
 <figcaption>Steven Craig Massey</figcaption>
 </figure>Steven Craig Massey,
born August 29, 1944, passed away at his home in Albany, Oregon, on May 31,
2025. Steven died of cancer after a short illness. Teacher, husband, father,
fly fisherman, hunter, oilfield roughneck, and soldier, Steven lived a good
life. Born in Hutchinson, Kansas, he attended schools in Nickerson, Hays and
Elkhart, Kansas, where he graduated in 1962, He attended Fort Hays Kansas State
College (now University) and earned a BA and MA from the University of Oregon.
Steven served as an infantry first lieutenant platoon leader in Vietnam in 1967
and 1968. For nearly two decades he taught elementary school in Eugene, Oregon
where he was also a realtor and owner of Franchetti’s. Steven was a city
councilman for Rainier, Oregon, from 2012 to 2020.Steven was the third of
six children of Leo and Neva (Belden) Massey. He married Sandra Crutchfield of
Goodland, Kansas, in 1969; they divorced in 1972. In 1980 he married Rita
Kendrick. The parents of two sons, Abram of Whitefish, Montana, and Joseph of
Springfield, Oregon, they divorced in 2002. In 2008 he married Joy McWilliams.
He is also survived by siblings Kathryn Joy and Garth Massey of Portland and
three grandchildren.From boyhood Steven was
an avid angler. (No one could cast more beautifully.) His well-trained bird
dogs were his best companions, along with many close friends. Steven was
gregarious, patient, sincere, and an avid reader who kept up with current
events. To say he will be missed only begins to express how his loved ones
feel.Donations in Steven’s
name can be made to Sierra Club Oregon.My brother was Steven Massey. A celebration of Steven's life
will be at the Alden Community Center in Alden, Kansas at 3:30 on Sunday, July
27. All friends of Steven are invited.&nbsp;

Steven Craig Massey

Paul John Cersovsky, age 71 of Ellis, Kansas died July 20, 2025,
at his home in Ellis.

John was born in Colby, Kansas on December 27, 1953, to Paul and
Jacqueline 'Jackie' (Delzeit) Cersovsky.

He worked as a security officer for Colby Community College for 25
years, retiring in December 2020. As a young man he enjoyed hunting and fishing
and later in life he started collecting stamps and coins.

John is survived by his wife: Jennie Cersovsky, of Ellis, KS;
children: Randall (Maranda) Cersovsky, of Healy, KS; Anita (Nabeel) Khokhar, of
Hutchinson, KS; Sarah (Mark) McArthur, of Cleveland, OK; and Eric (Kacey)
Cersovsky, of Topeka, KS.

His extended family includes stepchildren: Bonnie (James)
Brungardt, of Hays, KS; Felicia (Shawn) York, of Salina, KS; Savannah Clapper,
of Ellis, KS; and Donald (Ashley) Clapper, of Mesa, AZ.

Grandchildren: Landon, Ana, Korben, and Aylee Cersovsky, Hannah,
Noah, Christian Khokhar, Caden, Cale, Colter, and Chisolm McArthur. Step
grandchildren: Eric, Jimmy, and Cooper Brungardt, Colby and Caleb Kinnaman,
Landen Clapper, Aiden Valencia, Trinity Hancock, Madison and Michael Clapper,
and Emilie and Lexi LaMar.

Siblings: Teresa Loughran, of Myrtle Beach, SC; Cindy (Dale)
Beisner, of Natoma, KS; Don (Bridget) Cersovsky, of Bushland, TX; and Jerry
Cersovsky (Carla Cagle), of Hideaway, TX

John was preceded in death by his parents: his father Paul A.
Cersovsky and wife Laura Ann, and his mother Jacqueline “Jackie” Gilkerson and
husband Marvin, also a stepson: Eric McDonald.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 10:00
AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church - Ellis. Viewing and Visitation will be
Friday, July 25, 2025, from 5 PM to 7 PM with a parish vigil service beginning
at 7 PM all at St. Mary's Catholic Church - Ellis. Burial will be in Sacred
Heart Catholic Cemetery - Colby, Kansas at 3:30 PM on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to: St. Mary’s
Catholic Church – Ellis in care of the funeral chapel.

Services entrusted to: Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory –
Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 East 17th Street Ellis, Kansas 67637.

Memories and words of comfort may be shared with John’s family on
his tribute page via: <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753203546124.jpeg" alt="Paul John Cersovsky" />
 <figcaption>Paul John Cersovsky</figcaption>
 </figure>Paul John Cersovsky, age 71 of Ellis, Kansas died July 20, 2025,
at his home in Ellis.John was born in Colby, Kansas on December 27, 1953, to Paul and
Jacqueline 'Jackie' (Delzeit) Cersovsky.He worked as a security officer for Colby Community College for 25
years, retiring in December 2020. As a young man he enjoyed hunting and fishing
and later in life he started collecting stamps and coins.John is survived by his wife: Jennie Cersovsky, of Ellis, KS;
children: Randall (Maranda) Cersovsky, of Healy, KS; Anita (Nabeel) Khokhar, of
Hutchinson, KS; Sarah (Mark) McArthur, of Cleveland, OK; and Eric (Kacey)
Cersovsky, of Topeka, KS.His extended family includes stepchildren: Bonnie (James)
Brungardt, of Hays, KS; Felicia (Shawn) York, of Salina, KS; Savannah Clapper,
of Ellis, KS; and Donald (Ashley) Clapper, of Mesa, AZ.Grandchildren: Landon, Ana, Korben, and Aylee Cersovsky, Hannah,
Noah, Christian Khokhar, Caden, Cale, Colter, and Chisolm McArthur. Step
grandchildren: Eric, Jimmy, and Cooper Brungardt, Colby and Caleb Kinnaman,
Landen Clapper, Aiden Valencia, Trinity Hancock, Madison and Michael Clapper,
and Emilie and Lexi LaMar.Siblings: Teresa Loughran, of Myrtle Beach, SC; Cindy (Dale)
Beisner, of Natoma, KS; Don (Bridget) Cersovsky, of Bushland, TX; and Jerry
Cersovsky (Carla Cagle), of Hideaway, TXJohn was preceded in death by his parents: his father Paul A.
Cersovsky and wife Laura Ann, and his mother Jacqueline “Jackie” Gilkerson and
husband Marvin, also a stepson: Eric McDonald.Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 10:00
AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church - Ellis. Viewing and Visitation will be
Friday, July 25, 2025, from 5 PM to 7 PM with a parish vigil service beginning
at 7 PM all at St. Mary's Catholic Church - Ellis. Burial will be in Sacred
Heart Catholic Cemetery - Colby, Kansas at 3:30 PM on Saturday.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to: St. Mary’s
Catholic Church – Ellis in care of the funeral chapel.Services entrusted to: Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory –
Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 East 17th Street Ellis, Kansas 67637.Memories and words of comfort may be shared with John’s family on
his tribute page via: <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Paul John Cersovsky

In Loving Memory of Cecilia Leann Wear Born
sleeping, July 13, 2025 – 26 weeks gestation.

“So small, so silent — yet the loudest ache we’ve ever
known.”

With shattered hearts, we announce that Cecilia Leann
Wear was born and passed away on July 13, 2025, in Hays, Kansas. Though she
never opened her eyes or took her first breath, Cecilia was deeply known,
profoundly loved, and forever cherished.

She was the beloved daughter of Anna Cecilia Wear, who
carried her not only in her womb but in her soul — even when it was believed
that Cecilia had been lost weeks earlier. In an unexpected turn, Anna learned
that her baby girl still lived — only to have her taken again, far too soon.
The days between were filled with hope, love, and dreams that now live on in
memory.

Cecilia was preceded in death by her grandmother, Arilla
Leann (Mizell) Wear; and her great-grandfather, Billie R. Wear; and we find
comfort in the thought that they are holding her now, beyond this world. Her
grandmother cradles her in love until the day her mother can again, whispering
lullabies from generations past. Beside them, her great-grandfather teaches her
the quiet strength of a soldier’s spirit — a legacy of honor, loyalty, and
courage that lives in her blood. Cecilia is also joined in Heaven by five
cousins who went before her — little lights who left this earth too soon, but
who will now walk beside her, showing her the way with gentle hands and open
arms. Together, they are a circle unbroken, a family reunited in the stars.

She is survived by her devoted mother, Anna Cecilia Wear;
her great-grandmother, Florence Cecilia (Younger) Wear; her grandfather,
William Bruce Wear and his significant other, Elaine Marie (Augustine) Diehl;
and her aunt and uncle, Arilla Christine and Brandon Clark; all of whom will
carry Cecilia’s light for the rest of their lives. She is also survived by many
amazing aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who had already begun to love her
deeply, and who will honor her always.

Born a sleeping angel, Cecilia never had the chance to
live the life her mother dreamed for her — but oh, what a life it would have
been. Fierce and free, she would have grown into a woman of courage,
compassion, and conviction — a protector of the voiceless, a spirit unafraid of
the wild. The daughter of a warrior, she carried that same fire in her soul.
Had fate allowed, she would have walked boldly through life — boots laced with
honor, purpose in her stride. She would have leapt from planes, fast-roped from
helicopters, rescued the wounded and the weak, and stood tall with steady hands
and a steady heart. Her strength would have been wrapped in gentleness, her
integrity as fierce as her love. A girl raised to lead with kindness and grit.
She was meant to be both shelter and storm. The world never got to feel her
presence — but it surely would have.

Instead, she came to us as an angel — silent, still, and
impossibly perfect. She was real. She was radiant. She mattered. And she is
missed beyond what words can reach. “There is no foot too small that it cannot
leave an imprint on this world.”

Cecilia Leann Wear — your name is written in our hearts,
and your story is not over.

In her memory, Anna asks that you take a quiet moment to
hold close the children in your lives, furry kids too, and speak her daughter’s
name into the wind: Cecilia Leann Wear.

A private Graveside Remembrance service will be held by
family at Fort Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Hays, Kansas. Services are
entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/1919+East+22nd+Street,+Hays,+Kansas+67601?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" target="_blank">1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601</a>. Condolences can
be emailed to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com" target="_blank">clineschapels@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or
left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

The family would like to extend their deepest and most
heartfelt gratitude to the OBGYN team, Emergency Department, ICU, and PCU staff
at Hays Medical Center, who fought tirelessly to protect both Cecilia and her
mother during the most fragile and uncertain hours. In the face of heartbreak,
your compassion, skill, and urgency became a source of strength. You cared for
Anna not just as a patient, but as a mother in crisis, and honored Cecilia’s
life with tenderness and dignity. Your efforts will never be forgotten — and
your kindness will forever be etched into this family’s story.

A special thank you also goes to Cookie at
Clines-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, whose warmth, compassion, and guidance helped
carry the family through this unimaginable loss with grace and care. Your
support has been a quiet light in the darkest days, and we are forever
grateful.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753108625523.jpg" alt="&nbsp;Cecilia Leann Wear" />
 <figcaption>&nbsp;Cecilia Leann Wear</figcaption>
 </figure>In Loving Memory of Cecilia Leann Wear Born
sleeping, July 13, 2025 – 26 weeks gestation.“So small, so silent — yet the loudest ache we’ve ever
known.”With shattered hearts, we announce that Cecilia Leann
Wear was born and passed away on July 13, 2025, in Hays, Kansas. Though she
never opened her eyes or took her first breath, Cecilia was deeply known,
profoundly loved, and forever cherished.She was the beloved daughter of Anna Cecilia Wear, who
carried her not only in her womb but in her soul — even when it was believed
that Cecilia had been lost weeks earlier. In an unexpected turn, Anna learned
that her baby girl still lived — only to have her taken again, far too soon.
The days between were filled with hope, love, and dreams that now live on in
memory.Cecilia was preceded in death by her grandmother, Arilla
Leann (Mizell) Wear; and her great-grandfather, Billie R. Wear; and we find
comfort in the thought that they are holding her now, beyond this world. Her
grandmother cradles her in love until the day her mother can again, whispering
lullabies from generations past. Beside them, her great-grandfather teaches her
the quiet strength of a soldier’s spirit — a legacy of honor, loyalty, and
courage that lives in her blood. Cecilia is also joined in Heaven by five
cousins who went before her — little lights who left this earth too soon, but
who will now walk beside her, showing her the way with gentle hands and open
arms. Together, they are a circle unbroken, a family reunited in the stars.She is survived by her devoted mother, Anna Cecilia Wear;
her great-grandmother, Florence Cecilia (Younger) Wear; her grandfather,
William Bruce Wear and his significant other, Elaine Marie (Augustine) Diehl;
and her aunt and uncle, Arilla Christine and Brandon Clark; all of whom will
carry Cecilia’s light for the rest of their lives. She is also survived by many
amazing aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who had already begun to love her
deeply, and who will honor her always.Born a sleeping angel, Cecilia never had the chance to
live the life her mother dreamed for her — but oh, what a life it would have
been. Fierce and free, she would have grown into a woman of courage,
compassion, and conviction — a protector of the voiceless, a spirit unafraid of
the wild. The daughter of a warrior, she carried that same fire in her soul.
Had fate allowed, she would have walked boldly through life — boots laced with
honor, purpose in her stride. She would have leapt from planes, fast-roped from
helicopters, rescued the wounded and the weak, and stood tall with steady hands
and a steady heart. Her strength would have been wrapped in gentleness, her
integrity as fierce as her love. A girl raised to lead with kindness and grit.
She was meant to be both shelter and storm. The world never got to feel her
presence — but it surely would have.Instead, she came to us as an angel — silent, still, and
impossibly perfect. She was real. She was radiant. She mattered. And she is
missed beyond what words can reach. “There is no foot too small that it cannot
leave an imprint on this world.”Cecilia Leann Wear — your name is written in our hearts,
and your story is not over.In her memory, Anna asks that you take a quiet moment to
hold close the children in your lives, furry kids too, and speak her daughter’s
name into the wind: Cecilia Leann Wear.A private Graveside Remembrance service will be held by
family at Fort Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Hays, Kansas. Services are
entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/1919+East+22nd+Street,+Hays,+Kansas+67601?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" target="_blank">1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601</a>. Condolences can
be emailed to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com" target="_blank">clineschapels@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or
left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>The family would like to extend their deepest and most
heartfelt gratitude to the OBGYN team, Emergency Department, ICU, and PCU staff
at Hays Medical Center, who fought tirelessly to protect both Cecilia and her
mother during the most fragile and uncertain hours. In the face of heartbreak,
your compassion, skill, and urgency became a source of strength. You cared for
Anna not just as a patient, but as a mother in crisis, and honored Cecilia’s
life with tenderness and dignity. Your efforts will never be forgotten — and
your kindness will forever be etched into this family’s story.A special thank you also goes to Cookie at
Clines-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, whose warmth, compassion, and guidance helped
carry the family through this unimaginable loss with grace and care. Your
support has been a quiet light in the darkest days, and we are forever
grateful.

 Cecilia Leann Wear

Mary Ann Weigel, age 89, from
Gorham, Kansas passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Russell Regional
Hospital, Russell, Kansas.

She was born August 26, 1935,
on the family farm North East of Gorham to John and Cora E. (Goodman)
Dockendorf.&nbsp; She married Hubert F. Weigel on April 22, 1954, at
Gorham.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on May 2, 2002.

Mary Ann was an executive
secretary to the bank president at The Gorham State Bank, and retired in
October of 1992.

She was raised on the family
farm and was a rancher all of her life.&nbsp; She attended school in Gorham,
was a graduate of the Gorham High School, and a member of &nbsp;Saint Mary’s
Help of Christians Catholic Church.

Mary Ann is survived by her
nieces, Pam Bryan and husband, Robert, of Texas; Barbara Reyelts and husband,
Dean, of Gorham; Coleen Carrico and husband, Tracy, of Kentucky.

She was preceded in death by
her parents; John and Cora; her husband, Hubert; her brother, Leo Dockendorf;
her nephews, Curtis Dockendorf, and Bruce Weigel.

Services will be held at
10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, Victoria,
Kansas with Pastor Brenda Rogers officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in Saint
Mary Cemetery, Gorham, Kansas.

The Family will receive
friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Wednesday,
at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary Victoria, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to
the Humane Society of the High Plains in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412
Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671,

Condolences can be emailed to
<a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com" target="_blank">clineschapels@gmail.com</a> or left by guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753109620080.jpeg" alt="Mary Ann Weigel" />
 <figcaption>Mary Ann Weigel</figcaption>
 </figure>Mary Ann Weigel, age 89, from
Gorham, Kansas passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Russell Regional
Hospital, Russell, Kansas.She was born August 26, 1935,
on the family farm North East of Gorham to John and Cora E. (Goodman)
Dockendorf.&nbsp; She married Hubert F. Weigel on April 22, 1954, at
Gorham.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on May 2, 2002.Mary Ann was an executive
secretary to the bank president at The Gorham State Bank, and retired in
October of 1992.She was raised on the family
farm and was a rancher all of her life.&nbsp; She attended school in Gorham,
was a graduate of the Gorham High School, and a member of &nbsp;Saint Mary’s
Help of Christians Catholic Church.Mary Ann is survived by her
nieces, Pam Bryan and husband, Robert, of Texas; Barbara Reyelts and husband,
Dean, of Gorham; Coleen Carrico and husband, Tracy, of Kentucky.She was preceded in death by
her parents; John and Cora; her husband, Hubert; her brother, Leo Dockendorf;
her nephews, Curtis Dockendorf, and Bruce Weigel.Services will be held at
10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, Victoria,
Kansas with Pastor Brenda Rogers officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in Saint
Mary Cemetery, Gorham, Kansas.The Family will receive
friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Wednesday,
at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary Victoria, Kansas.Memorials are suggested to
the Humane Society of the High Plains in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412
Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671,Condolences can be emailed to
<a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com" target="_blank">clineschapels@gmail.com</a> or left by guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Mary Ann Weigel

Kenneth 'Ken' Alfred Dechant, 73, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on July 15th, 2025, at
Smoky Hill Health &amp; Rehabilitation. Born on April 14th, 1952, in Hays,
Kansas, the son of Alfred “Fritz” W. Dechant and Dorothy (Honas) Dechant.

&nbsp;Ken
graduated from St. Joseph’s Military Academy in 1970, then joined the Army
Reserves in 1971. He was stationed at the 388th Medical Battalion in Hays,
Kansas, and served there until he was honorably discharged in March of 1977. He
then went on to receive his associate’s degree in accounting and business
administration/management from Brown Mackie College in 1991.&nbsp;

On
July 8th, 1972, Ken married the love of his life, Judy Ann Werth. Fr.
Steve Letourneau united them in marriage at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in
Hays, Kansas. Their union was a celebration of love and dedication that
prospered over the next 53 years.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Ken
worked as a grocery manager at Dillons in Great Bend, Kansas for 10 years.
After moving to Salina, he worked 9 years as the safety coordinator at Dillons.
He then went on to work for Kansas Highway Patrol Troop C as a Communications
Specialist II, retiring in September of 2014.

On
any given day of the week, you could find Ken watching the KC Chiefs, KC
Royals, or Gunsmoke. He also enjoyed playing card games with family and
friends, such as pitch or pinochle. His favorite pastime of all was watching
his children and grandchildren's sports games, band concerts, Special Olympics
bowling, and various other activities. Rain or shine, he would be in the crowd
cheering for his family at every event.

He
was a member of St. Mary Queen of the Universe Parish in Salina, Kansas.&nbsp;

Ken
was preceded in death by his father Alfred 'Fritz' W. Dechant, younger sister
Joyce D. Dechant, and nephew Wade M. Dreiling.&nbsp;

Remaining
to cherish Ken's memory are his wife Judy, his mother Dorothy Dechant;&nbsp;
Sisters: Linda Rohr (Allen), Janice Prater, and Marybeth Dreiling (Bruce);
Children: Ryan Dechant (Courtney), Tara Dechant, Erica Dechant, and Adam
Dechant (Chaneil); Grandchildren: Ashlyn, Ariel, Skylar, Cooper, Finley, and
Kaidyn Dechant; and many more nieces, nephews, and relatives.

Visitation
will be held at St. Mary Queen of the Universe on Thursday, July 24th from 6:00
to 8:00 pm, located at 230 E Cloud St. Salina, KS 67401.&nbsp;

A
funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, July 25th at St. Mary’s, with
Fr. Kevin Weber officiating. An Inurnment ceremony will be held immediately
after at All Saints Catholic Cemetery, located at 3350 E Crawford St. Salina,
KS 67401.&nbsp;

The
family invites everyone to a luncheon at St. Mary’s Parish Hall directly
following the Inurnment.

Memorials
will be decided upon by the family at a later date and can be made in care of
Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. 8th St., Salina, KS, 67401

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752952310334.jpeg" alt="Kenneth 'Ken' Alfred Dechant" />
 <figcaption>Kenneth 'Ken' Alfred Dechant</figcaption>
 </figure>Kenneth 'Ken' Alfred Dechant, 73, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on July 15th, 2025, at
Smoky Hill Health &amp; Rehabilitation. Born on April 14th, 1952, in Hays,
Kansas, the son of Alfred “Fritz” W. Dechant and Dorothy (Honas) Dechant.&nbsp;Ken
graduated from St. Joseph’s Military Academy in 1970, then joined the Army
Reserves in 1971. He was stationed at the 388th Medical Battalion in Hays,
Kansas, and served there until he was honorably discharged in March of 1977. He
then went on to receive his associate’s degree in accounting and business
administration/management from Brown Mackie College in 1991.&nbsp;On
July 8th, 1972, Ken married the love of his life, Judy Ann Werth. Fr.
Steve Letourneau united them in marriage at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in
Hays, Kansas. Their union was a celebration of love and dedication that
prospered over the next 53 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ken
worked as a grocery manager at Dillons in Great Bend, Kansas for 10 years.
After moving to Salina, he worked 9 years as the safety coordinator at Dillons.
He then went on to work for Kansas Highway Patrol Troop C as a Communications
Specialist II, retiring in September of 2014.On
any given day of the week, you could find Ken watching the KC Chiefs, KC
Royals, or Gunsmoke. He also enjoyed playing card games with family and
friends, such as pitch or pinochle. His favorite pastime of all was watching
his children and grandchildren's sports games, band concerts, Special Olympics
bowling, and various other activities. Rain or shine, he would be in the crowd
cheering for his family at every event.He
was a member of St. Mary Queen of the Universe Parish in Salina, Kansas.&nbsp;Ken
was preceded in death by his father Alfred 'Fritz' W. Dechant, younger sister
Joyce D. Dechant, and nephew Wade M. Dreiling.&nbsp;Remaining
to cherish Ken's memory are his wife Judy, his mother Dorothy Dechant;&nbsp;
Sisters: Linda Rohr (Allen), Janice Prater, and Marybeth Dreiling (Bruce);
Children: Ryan Dechant (Courtney), Tara Dechant, Erica Dechant, and Adam
Dechant (Chaneil); Grandchildren: Ashlyn, Ariel, Skylar, Cooper, Finley, and
Kaidyn Dechant; and many more nieces, nephews, and relatives.Visitation
will be held at St. Mary Queen of the Universe on Thursday, July 24th from 6:00
to 8:00 pm, located at 230 E Cloud St. Salina, KS 67401.&nbsp;A
funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, July 25th at St. Mary’s, with
Fr. Kevin Weber officiating. An Inurnment ceremony will be held immediately
after at All Saints Catholic Cemetery, located at 3350 E Crawford St. Salina,
KS 67401.&nbsp;The
family invites everyone to a luncheon at St. Mary’s Parish Hall directly
following the Inurnment.Memorials
will be decided upon by the family at a later date and can be made in care of
Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. 8th St., Salina, KS, 67401

Kenneth 'Ken' Alfred Dechant

Rosina 'Rosie' Ziegler, age 92 of Hays, Kansas died Friday, July 18, 2025, at HaysMed – Hays.
She was born November 6, 1932, on the family farm in Pfeifer, Kansas to John
and Paulina (Roth) Jacobs.

She attended
and graduated from Sacred Heart high school in Salina. On August 10, 1957, she
married Robert “Bob” Ziegler at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pfeifer. He
preceded her in death in 2015.

Rosie had a
green thumb and maintained a vast garden full of a variety of flowers that
brought beauty and warmth into her home. She also had an artistic side,
enjoying painting and sewing in her free time. A favorite pastime of hers was
golf, but nothing came close to the joy that was hers when she spent time with
her family, especially her grand and great grandchildren.

She was a woman
of faith, and a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hays.

Rosie is
survived by her children: Beverly (Craig) DuBois; Karla (Don) Ezell; Lori
(Scott) Hancock; Janel (Russ) Ruder; and Roberta Ziegler (Phillip Padilla).
Nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren, a sister-in-law: Ellie
Heimerman, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded
by her husband, Bob, brothers: Lee, Gene, Marcy, Adolph, and Florian Jacobs,
sisters: Armella Schulte, Erma Chrnolagar, Marietta Hillenkamp, and Flo
Beilman.

Private family
services will be held with burial in the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery -
Pfeifer, Kansas.

In lieu of
flowers, memorials are suggested to: Thomas More Prep-Marian Jr./Sr. High
School - Hays and/or Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church - Hays, in care
of the funeral chapel.

Services in
care of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Street
Hays, Kansas 67601.

Memories and
words of comfort may be shared with Rosie's family on her tribute page
via:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752936060541.jpeg" alt="Rosina 'Rosie' Ziegler" />
 <figcaption>Rosina 'Rosie' Ziegler</figcaption>
 </figure>Rosina 'Rosie' Ziegler, age 92 of Hays, Kansas died Friday, July 18, 2025, at HaysMed – Hays.
She was born November 6, 1932, on the family farm in Pfeifer, Kansas to John
and Paulina (Roth) Jacobs.She attended
and graduated from Sacred Heart high school in Salina. On August 10, 1957, she
married Robert “Bob” Ziegler at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pfeifer. He
preceded her in death in 2015.Rosie had a
green thumb and maintained a vast garden full of a variety of flowers that
brought beauty and warmth into her home. She also had an artistic side,
enjoying painting and sewing in her free time. A favorite pastime of hers was
golf, but nothing came close to the joy that was hers when she spent time with
her family, especially her grand and great grandchildren.She was a woman
of faith, and a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hays.Rosie is
survived by her children: Beverly (Craig) DuBois; Karla (Don) Ezell; Lori
(Scott) Hancock; Janel (Russ) Ruder; and Roberta Ziegler (Phillip Padilla).
Nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren, a sister-in-law: Ellie
Heimerman, and numerous nieces and nephews.She is preceded
by her husband, Bob, brothers: Lee, Gene, Marcy, Adolph, and Florian Jacobs,
sisters: Armella Schulte, Erma Chrnolagar, Marietta Hillenkamp, and Flo
Beilman.Private family
services will be held with burial in the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery -
Pfeifer, Kansas.In lieu of
flowers, memorials are suggested to: Thomas More Prep-Marian Jr./Sr. High
School - Hays and/or Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church - Hays, in care
of the funeral chapel.Services in
care of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Street
Hays, Kansas 67601.Memories and
words of comfort may be shared with Rosie's family on her tribute page
via:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rosina 'Rosie' Ziegler

Elizabeth 'Liz' Arlene Hardy, age 71, passed away on July
10, 2025, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Long Term Care.

Born on November 9, 1953, in Orange, Texas, Liz raised her
family in Riverside, California. She worked as a beautician for several years,
taking great pride in helping her clients feel beautiful and confident. Later,
she moved to Norton, Kansas, to pursue a degree in nursing, determined to
create a better life for herself and her family.

A determined and devoted single mother, Liz put herself
through nursing school and earned her Licensed Practical Nurse degree. She went
on to work many years as a compassionate and dedicated geriatric nurse. Along
the way, she formed friendships that became lasting family.

Liz always placed her family and friends above herself. She
made it her mission to ease the burdens of others, no matter how great or
small. As a mother, she pushed her children to be the best version of
themselves, offering wisdom, coffee, and warm hugs—especially when things
didn’t go according to plan. She was a comforting presence who knew how to make
the world feel right again.

Everything changed when she became a grandmother. Her
grandkids were her pride and joy—her "most precious diamonds." She
talked about them every day to anyone who would listen and made sure they were
always greeted with love, goodies, and treats. Adults may have been served
peanut butter and jelly, but the grandkids got the world.

Liz is survived by her children: Norman (Karen) Hardy of
California, Lonnie (Noelle) Hardy of Larned, KS, and Peggy (James) Hale-Hardy
of WaKeeney, KS; bonus children: David Vinsonhaler of WaKeeney, KS, and Dawn
Glenn of Brighton, CO; grandchildren: Samantha Hardy, Siobahn Hardy, Jade Nix,
Americus Barnett, Dartanyon Barnett, Torri Barnett, Connie Ross, and Johnathan
Hale; and many beloved cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Chuck and Peggy
Whiteley; soulmate, Darylo Conard; brother, Chips Woods; daughter, Lisa Hardy;
granddaughter, Moriah Hardy; and many dear friends and family members.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 29, at
10:30 a.m. at Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney, KS.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Elizabeth Hardy
Memorial Fund and sent to:

Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th St., WaKeeney, KS 67672

To share memories or offer condolences, please visit
www.schmittfuneral.com.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752770270491.jpeg" alt="Elizabeth 'Liz' Arlene Hardy" />
 <figcaption>Elizabeth 'Liz' Arlene Hardy</figcaption>
 </figure>Elizabeth 'Liz' Arlene Hardy, age 71, passed away on July
10, 2025, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Long Term Care.Born on November 9, 1953, in Orange, Texas, Liz raised her
family in Riverside, California. She worked as a beautician for several years,
taking great pride in helping her clients feel beautiful and confident. Later,
she moved to Norton, Kansas, to pursue a degree in nursing, determined to
create a better life for herself and her family.A determined and devoted single mother, Liz put herself
through nursing school and earned her Licensed Practical Nurse degree. She went
on to work many years as a compassionate and dedicated geriatric nurse. Along
the way, she formed friendships that became lasting family.Liz always placed her family and friends above herself. She
made it her mission to ease the burdens of others, no matter how great or
small. As a mother, she pushed her children to be the best version of
themselves, offering wisdom, coffee, and warm hugs—especially when things
didn’t go according to plan. She was a comforting presence who knew how to make
the world feel right again.Everything changed when she became a grandmother. Her
grandkids were her pride and joy—her "most precious diamonds." She
talked about them every day to anyone who would listen and made sure they were
always greeted with love, goodies, and treats. Adults may have been served
peanut butter and jelly, but the grandkids got the world.Liz is survived by her children: Norman (Karen) Hardy of
California, Lonnie (Noelle) Hardy of Larned, KS, and Peggy (James) Hale-Hardy
of WaKeeney, KS; bonus children: David Vinsonhaler of WaKeeney, KS, and Dawn
Glenn of Brighton, CO; grandchildren: Samantha Hardy, Siobahn Hardy, Jade Nix,
Americus Barnett, Dartanyon Barnett, Torri Barnett, Connie Ross, and Johnathan
Hale; and many beloved cousins.She was preceded in death by her parents, Chuck and Peggy
Whiteley; soulmate, Darylo Conard; brother, Chips Woods; daughter, Lisa Hardy;
granddaughter, Moriah Hardy; and many dear friends and family members.A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 29, at
10:30 a.m. at Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney, KS.Memorial contributions may be made to the Elizabeth Hardy
Memorial Fund and sent to:Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th St., WaKeeney, KS 67672To share memories or offer condolences, please visit
www.schmittfuneral.com.

Elizabeth 'Liz' Arlene Hardy

Joanna M. Normandin, 91, Hays, died
Monday, July 14, 2025 at Via Christi Village.

She was born July 8, 1934 in Stockton,
the daughter of Meddie and Genevieve (St. Peter) Burton.&nbsp; Joanna was a graduate of Damar High School
with the class of 1952, and on September 1, 1953, she was united in marriage to
Melvin L. Normandin.&nbsp; They celebrated
nearly 61 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on August 4,
2014.&nbsp; She was a member of Immaculate
Heart of Mary Catholic Church, and a former member of St. Joseph Catholic
Church and St. Ann’s Sodality, both in Damar.&nbsp;
Joanna was a loyal KU Jayhawks and Kansas City Chiefs fan, but most of
all, she was a loving mother and grandmother, always caring and praying for her
family.

Survivors include her sons, Ken
Normandin and wife Janet of Valley Center and Joe Normandin and wife Nancy of
Edmond, OK, her daughters, Vali Leis and husband Dan of Hays, and Mary Belisle
and husband Paul of Damar, two brothers, Leo Burton and wife Linda of Lenexa
and Bob Burton and wife Betty of Shawnee, two sisters, Madonna Dodd and husband
Doyle of Wichita and LeAnn Sack of Hays, her sister-in-law, Helga Burton of
Goshen, IN, 12 grandchildren, Brandon Leis, Erin Gibson, Matt Leis, Nick Leis, Jessi
West, Jenna Normandin, Angela Wisecarver, Sarah Hyde, Josh Belisle, Mark
Belisle, Rachael Dreiling, and Eric Belisle, 13 great grandchildren, 3 great-great
grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She
was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers LeRoy and Ron
Burton, a brother-in-law Troy Sack, and two sisters-in-law, Kay Burton and Mary
Burton.

Mass
of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Friday, July 18, 2025 at St. Joseph
Catholic Church in Damar with Fr. Curtis Carlson, OFM Cap. and Fr. Harvey
Dinkel, OFM Cap. officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on Thursday at Hays Memorial
Chapel&nbsp;Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street in Hays, and from 9:00 am until
service time on Friday at the church in Damar. &nbsp;A vigil service and rosary
will be at 6:00 pm on Thursday at the funeral home. &nbsp;Memorials are
suggested for masses or to St. John’s Chapel at Via Christi Village or to the
Capuchin Province of Mid-America, Inc.&nbsp; Condolences
and memories of Joanna may be shared with her family at www.haysmemorial.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752611086048.jpeg" alt="Joanna M. Normandin" />
 <figcaption>Joanna M. Normandin</figcaption>
 </figure>Joanna M. Normandin, 91, Hays, died
Monday, July 14, 2025 at Via Christi Village.She was born July 8, 1934 in Stockton,
the daughter of Meddie and Genevieve (St. Peter) Burton.&nbsp; Joanna was a graduate of Damar High School
with the class of 1952, and on September 1, 1953, she was united in marriage to
Melvin L. Normandin.&nbsp; They celebrated
nearly 61 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on August 4,
2014.&nbsp; She was a member of Immaculate
Heart of Mary Catholic Church, and a former member of St. Joseph Catholic
Church and St. Ann’s Sodality, both in Damar.&nbsp;
Joanna was a loyal KU Jayhawks and Kansas City Chiefs fan, but most of
all, she was a loving mother and grandmother, always caring and praying for her
family.Survivors include her sons, Ken
Normandin and wife Janet of Valley Center and Joe Normandin and wife Nancy of
Edmond, OK, her daughters, Vali Leis and husband Dan of Hays, and Mary Belisle
and husband Paul of Damar, two brothers, Leo Burton and wife Linda of Lenexa
and Bob Burton and wife Betty of Shawnee, two sisters, Madonna Dodd and husband
Doyle of Wichita and LeAnn Sack of Hays, her sister-in-law, Helga Burton of
Goshen, IN, 12 grandchildren, Brandon Leis, Erin Gibson, Matt Leis, Nick Leis, Jessi
West, Jenna Normandin, Angela Wisecarver, Sarah Hyde, Josh Belisle, Mark
Belisle, Rachael Dreiling, and Eric Belisle, 13 great grandchildren, 3 great-great
grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.She
was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers LeRoy and Ron
Burton, a brother-in-law Troy Sack, and two sisters-in-law, Kay Burton and Mary
Burton.Mass
of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Friday, July 18, 2025 at St. Joseph
Catholic Church in Damar with Fr. Curtis Carlson, OFM Cap. and Fr. Harvey
Dinkel, OFM Cap. officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on Thursday at Hays Memorial
Chapel&nbsp;Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street in Hays, and from 9:00 am until
service time on Friday at the church in Damar. &nbsp;A vigil service and rosary
will be at 6:00 pm on Thursday at the funeral home. &nbsp;Memorials are
suggested for masses or to St. John’s Chapel at Via Christi Village or to the
Capuchin Province of Mid-America, Inc.&nbsp; Condolences
and memories of Joanna may be shared with her family at www.haysmemorial.com

Joanna M. Normandin

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Sharon K. Lodovici, age 78,
of Wichita, Kansas, beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10,
2025.

She was born on February 15,
1947, in Salina, Kansas, to Olinto F. 'Shine' and Viola (Schmidtberger) Lodovici.

Sharon will be remembered for
her amazing sense of humor and dedication to her work as a&nbsp;Registered Nurse at the
Veterans Administration Hospital in Wichita, KS, where she worked for&nbsp;35 years.

She grew up in Victoria, KS,
graduated from Victoria High School in 1965, and received her Nursing Degree from Butler
County Community College.

Sharon dedicated her life to
her family, especially her girls, whom she “loved more than you’ll ever
know".&nbsp; &nbsp;She had a passion for casinos, bingo, and quilting. Sharon
never met a stranger and was a friend who offered advice (whether you asked for
it or not) to all. She will be missed by anyone who had the pleasure of knowing
her.

Sharon was a devoted mother
to her children, and is survived by Belinda Rhein (Dean); Cicley Lopez; Angela
McNamee (Joe); Safia Lyon (James); Genny Gadelkarim (Jason), the best 'grandma' to, Christopher;
Kamryn; Kadyn, Anthony; Andreya; Olie; Ozzie; Onna; Leona; and Liam; and a loving
great-'grandma' to Noah; Jordyn; Thomas; and Nico; and a loving sister to her brother Dennis Lodovici;
and a loving sister to her sisters, Anita (Gary) Englert; Vickie (Tom) Martin;
and Gail (Danny) Flax; as well as her beloved but oddball cat, Smokey.

Sharon was preceded in death
by her parents, Olinto and Viola; her brother, Michael; her&nbsp;her sister-in-law, Jean; and
her beloved sister, Lamanda.

A Mass of Christian Burial
will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Basilica of Saint
Fidelis with Celebrant, Father Fred Gatschet with the burial will be in Saint
Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.

The family will receive
friends from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at The Basilica of Saint Fidelis. Memorials are suggested to
the family made payable to her daughter, Angela McNamee, in care of
Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, KS 67671.

Condolences can be emailed to
<a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com">clineschapels@gmail.com</a> or left by guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752511624932.jpeg" alt="Sharon K. Lodovic" />
 <figcaption>Sharon K. Lodovic</figcaption>
 </figure>Sharon K. Lodovici, age 78,
of Wichita, Kansas, beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10,
2025.She was born on February 15,
1947, in Salina, Kansas, to Olinto F. 'Shine' and Viola (Schmidtberger) Lodovici.Sharon will be remembered for
her amazing sense of humor and dedication to her work as a&nbsp;Registered Nurse at the
Veterans Administration Hospital in Wichita, KS, where she worked for&nbsp;35 years.She grew up in Victoria, KS,
graduated from Victoria High School in 1965, and received her Nursing Degree from Butler
County Community College.Sharon dedicated her life to
her family, especially her girls, whom she “loved more than you’ll ever
know".&nbsp; &nbsp;She had a passion for casinos, bingo, and quilting. Sharon
never met a stranger and was a friend who offered advice (whether you asked for
it or not) to all. She will be missed by anyone who had the pleasure of knowing
her.Sharon was a devoted mother
to her children, and is survived by Belinda Rhein (Dean); Cicley Lopez; Angela
McNamee (Joe); Safia Lyon (James); Genny Gadelkarim (Jason), the best 'grandma' to, Christopher;
Kamryn; Kadyn, Anthony; Andreya; Olie; Ozzie; Onna; Leona; and Liam; and a loving
great-'grandma' to Noah; Jordyn; Thomas; and Nico; and a loving sister to her brother Dennis Lodovici;
and a loving sister to her sisters, Anita (Gary) Englert; Vickie (Tom) Martin;
and Gail (Danny) Flax; as well as her beloved but oddball cat, Smokey.Sharon was preceded in death
by her parents, Olinto and Viola; her brother, Michael; her&nbsp;her sister-in-law, Jean; and
her beloved sister, Lamanda.A Mass of Christian Burial
will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Basilica of Saint
Fidelis with Celebrant, Father Fred Gatschet with the burial will be in Saint
Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.The family will receive
friends from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at The Basilica of Saint Fidelis. Memorials are suggested to
the family made payable to her daughter, Angela McNamee, in care of
Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, KS 67671.Condolences can be emailed to
<a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com">clineschapels@gmail.com</a> or left by guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.

Sharon K. Lodovic

Alan Samuel Miller, age 69, of La Crosse, Kansas, passed away on
Monday, June 23, 2025, at HaysMed. He was born on May 20, 1956, in Hays to
Samuel and Arlyn (Wagner) Miller. Alan graduated from La Crosse High School in
1974.

On August 8, 1981, he married Dana E. Corbet in Rhinebeck, New
York. Together they welcomed their daughter, Cecily, on August 10, 1991.

Alan spent most of his career in the construction industry, where
he was a true jack-of-all-trades. He specialized in all aspects of the field —
from heating and air, plumbing, and electrical work to general contracting.
There wasn’t much he couldn’t build, fix, or figure out. He also dedicated over
30 years of weekend nights to serving as an EMT in La Crosse. His commitment to
the community ran deep. He was a member of the Rush County Fire Department
Board, the Rush County Fair Board, a past La Crosse city councilman and mayor,
a softball coach for his daughter’s team, and a frequent volunteer for school
fundraisers.

Later in life, Alan enjoyed ranching at his family’s farm — taking
in bucket calves from area farmers and managing egg deliveries from his flock
of 100+ hens. He was a proud member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and
Pheasants Forever Foundation.

A helper by nature, Alan was known as a good neighbor to everyone,
whether you lived next door or not. He was often found clearing snow from the
EMS building in the early morning hours or chatting with a passerby at his shop
or farm. Outgoing and a little ornery, he passed that spirit on to his only
grandson, Declan, whom he loved watching play soccer.

Alan’s passion for the outdoors included hunting, fishing, and
collecting firearms. He spent many evenings reloading ammunition. After
stepping back from construction, he started two new ventures with his
son-in-law, Richard — H &amp; M Firearms, LLC (a distributor) and Firearms
&amp; Accessory Supply, LLC (a retailer), both located in Hays, Kansas. Alan
will be remembered for his tireless work ethic — always hands-on, always
helping, and never one to leave a job undone.

He is survived by his wife, Dana, of La Crosse; daughter, Cecily
Hodges and her husband, Richard; and grandson, Declan, all of Hays.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, August
1, 2025, at Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory – Brock’s Chapel, 2509 Vine,
Hays, KS 67601. A come-and-go luncheon will follow the service.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Youth Marksmen
Foundation or the Special Olympics. More information will be provided at the
service and luncheon.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750982962786.jpeg" alt="Alan Samuel Miller" />
 <figcaption>Alan Samuel Miller</figcaption>
 </figure>Alan Samuel Miller, age 69, of La Crosse, Kansas, passed away on
Monday, June 23, 2025, at HaysMed. He was born on May 20, 1956, in Hays to
Samuel and Arlyn (Wagner) Miller. Alan graduated from La Crosse High School in
1974.On August 8, 1981, he married Dana E. Corbet in Rhinebeck, New
York. Together they welcomed their daughter, Cecily, on August 10, 1991.Alan spent most of his career in the construction industry, where
he was a true jack-of-all-trades. He specialized in all aspects of the field —
from heating and air, plumbing, and electrical work to general contracting.
There wasn’t much he couldn’t build, fix, or figure out. He also dedicated over
30 years of weekend nights to serving as an EMT in La Crosse. His commitment to
the community ran deep. He was a member of the Rush County Fire Department
Board, the Rush County Fair Board, a past La Crosse city councilman and mayor,
a softball coach for his daughter’s team, and a frequent volunteer for school
fundraisers.Later in life, Alan enjoyed ranching at his family’s farm — taking
in bucket calves from area farmers and managing egg deliveries from his flock
of 100+ hens. He was a proud member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and
Pheasants Forever Foundation.A helper by nature, Alan was known as a good neighbor to everyone,
whether you lived next door or not. He was often found clearing snow from the
EMS building in the early morning hours or chatting with a passerby at his shop
or farm. Outgoing and a little ornery, he passed that spirit on to his only
grandson, Declan, whom he loved watching play soccer.Alan’s passion for the outdoors included hunting, fishing, and
collecting firearms. He spent many evenings reloading ammunition. After
stepping back from construction, he started two new ventures with his
son-in-law, Richard — H &amp; M Firearms, LLC (a distributor) and Firearms
&amp; Accessory Supply, LLC (a retailer), both located in Hays, Kansas. Alan
will be remembered for his tireless work ethic — always hands-on, always
helping, and never one to leave a job undone.He is survived by his wife, Dana, of La Crosse; daughter, Cecily
Hodges and her husband, Richard; and grandson, Declan, all of Hays.He was preceded in death by his parents.A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, August
1, 2025, at Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory – Brock’s Chapel, 2509 Vine,
Hays, KS 67601. A come-and-go luncheon will follow the service.Memorial contributions are suggested to the Youth Marksmen
Foundation or the Special Olympics. More information will be provided at the
service and luncheon.

Alan Samuel Miller

Joel Maska passed away July 10, 2025. He was born December 30,
1938 to James and Martina Maska.&nbsp;

He is survived by his children, Joelene, Janice, Jim, Jon, Jay,
and Johanna. His brothers Jake, Jeff, and John, and sisters, Juliene, and
Jenell. He has several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and nieces and
nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother James, and a
sister Joanette.

A mass will be offered up for him at a later date.

Published as a courtesy for the Maska family by Keithley Funeral
Homes and Crematory - Hays, Kansas

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752419499045.jpeg" alt="Joel Maska" />
 <figcaption>Joel Maska</figcaption>
 </figure>Joel Maska passed away July 10, 2025. He was born December 30,
1938 to James and Martina Maska.&nbsp;He is survived by his children, Joelene, Janice, Jim, Jon, Jay,
and Johanna. His brothers Jake, Jeff, and John, and sisters, Juliene, and
Jenell. He has several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and nieces and
nephews.He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother James, and a
sister Joanette.A mass will be offered up for him at a later date.Published as a courtesy for the Maska family by Keithley Funeral
Homes and Crematory - Hays, Kansas

Joel Maska

In Loving Memory of Deanna Mary (Ochs) Kennedy

Deanna, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister,
and cherished friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on
July 10, 2025, at the age of 76. Her life was a testament to the power of
kindness, devotion, and unwavering love. Deanna was born on November 4, 1948,
in Quinter, Kansas to Clement &amp; Emma Helen (Gallagher) Ochs &amp; was
raised on the farmstead in southwest Sheridan County.&nbsp; After high school graduation from Sheridan
County High School in 1966, Deanna went on to finish her cosmetology license in
Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Not long after high school,
Deanna married her high school sweetheart, Max Michael Kennedy on June 10,
1967.&nbsp; Max &amp; Deanna started their
married life in Hays while Max finished his college degree then moved to
Stockton, Kansas where they lived for four years before returning to the farm
in Hoxie, Kansas.

Although Deanna’s greatest joys were spent with her
husband raising their three children, she understood the importance of sharing
her love for others too.&nbsp; She was a woman
whose caring heart knew no limits. Whether it was helping care for an ill
friend, volunteering behind the scenes in her community, or simply sending a
card for every occasion, Deanna always found a way to show others how much she
cared. No birthday, anniversary, or milestone went unacknowledged, and her
thoughtfulness brightened countless lives.

Her love for her family was the center of her world. She
rarely missed a single game or event involving her children and grandchildren.
With her ever-present camera in hand, she captured precious memories, recording
games and taking photos to preserve each moment. At home, she nourished her
family with delicious home-cooked meals with some family favorites of chili,
tacos, sloppy joes, spaghetti, brownies, cookies, homemade hot chocolate and
her famous pecan pies. Thousands of harvest meals were packed with care, always
complete with a mason jar of tea and each one customized with their favorite
candy bar.

Punctual to a fault, she was known to be early to everything,
sometimes sitting in the car honking the horn to hurry her family along. Her
days were filled with simple joys: dancing and traveling with her husband, the
occasional gambling trip, and many years of crushing it in their couple’s
bowling league in Hoxie in the 70s &amp; 80s.&nbsp;
The last fourteen years, mornings were spent at Oscar’s with some dear
friends over a cup of iced tea.

Her community benefitted endlessly from her quiet
dedication. She volunteered for Sodality, the Hospital Auxiliary, carnival &amp;
ballfield concessions, backstage during plays and musicals, and serving on the
SCHS/HHS Alumni Board. She even stepped on the stage of a few NEC productions
many years ago. She never sought recognition—only the satisfaction of helping
others and seeing her community thrive.

Deanna loved deeply and
worried often, always making sure everyone was safe, happy, and cared for. She
leaves behind a legacy of generosity and love that will forever inspire all who
knew her.&nbsp; Deanna is survived by her
husband, Max Kennedy, son Brad Kennedy and fiancé Crystal, Hoxie, son Scott and
wife Tanya Kennedy, Hoxie, and daughter Jodi and husband Brent Rogers, Hoxie,
grandchildren Ashley (Jesse) Miller, Chase (Gabi) Kennedy, Jared Kennedy, Lane
(Jaiden) Kennedy, Josey Kennedy, Mercedes Kennedy, Preston Kennedy, Brookelyn
Kennedy, Paiton Rogers, &amp; Kinley Rogers; and great-grandchildren, Maddi,
Marcus and Jordyn Miller, Amelia and Bodie Kennedy, and Ada Kennedy; sister
Carol Geerdes, brother Dan (Deb) Ochs and nieces &amp; nephews. She is now
reunited with those who went before her, especially her beloved parents, Clem
&amp; Emma Helen Ochs, brother Larry Ochs, and brother-in-law Robert Geerdes. She
will be missed beyond measure, and her absence leaves a space in our hearts
that can never be filled. Though she is gone, her spirit lives on in the
countless lives she touched and the memories she created.

A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, July 14,
2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St Frances Cabrini Church, Hoxie, Kansas. Visitation
will take place on Sunday, July 13 from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Mickey-Leopold
Funeral Home, with family present from 5:30 - 7:00 to receive friends. The
vigil and rosary service will follow the visitation at 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Memorial donations can be made to either
Hoxie Recreation or Selden Recreation. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752336643071.jpeg" alt="Deanna Mary (Ochs) Kennedy" />
 <figcaption>Deanna Mary (Ochs) Kennedy</figcaption>
 </figure>In Loving Memory of Deanna Mary (Ochs) KennedyDeanna, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister,
and cherished friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on
July 10, 2025, at the age of 76. Her life was a testament to the power of
kindness, devotion, and unwavering love. Deanna was born on November 4, 1948,
in Quinter, Kansas to Clement &amp; Emma Helen (Gallagher) Ochs &amp; was
raised on the farmstead in southwest Sheridan County.&nbsp; After high school graduation from Sheridan
County High School in 1966, Deanna went on to finish her cosmetology license in
Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Not long after high school,
Deanna married her high school sweetheart, Max Michael Kennedy on June 10,
1967.&nbsp; Max &amp; Deanna started their
married life in Hays while Max finished his college degree then moved to
Stockton, Kansas where they lived for four years before returning to the farm
in Hoxie, Kansas.Although Deanna’s greatest joys were spent with her
husband raising their three children, she understood the importance of sharing
her love for others too.&nbsp; She was a woman
whose caring heart knew no limits. Whether it was helping care for an ill
friend, volunteering behind the scenes in her community, or simply sending a
card for every occasion, Deanna always found a way to show others how much she
cared. No birthday, anniversary, or milestone went unacknowledged, and her
thoughtfulness brightened countless lives.Her love for her family was the center of her world. She
rarely missed a single game or event involving her children and grandchildren.
With her ever-present camera in hand, she captured precious memories, recording
games and taking photos to preserve each moment. At home, she nourished her
family with delicious home-cooked meals with some family favorites of chili,
tacos, sloppy joes, spaghetti, brownies, cookies, homemade hot chocolate and
her famous pecan pies. Thousands of harvest meals were packed with care, always
complete with a mason jar of tea and each one customized with their favorite
candy bar.Punctual to a fault, she was known to be early to everything,
sometimes sitting in the car honking the horn to hurry her family along. Her
days were filled with simple joys: dancing and traveling with her husband, the
occasional gambling trip, and many years of crushing it in their couple’s
bowling league in Hoxie in the 70s &amp; 80s.&nbsp;
The last fourteen years, mornings were spent at Oscar’s with some dear
friends over a cup of iced tea.Her community benefitted endlessly from her quiet
dedication. She volunteered for Sodality, the Hospital Auxiliary, carnival &amp;
ballfield concessions, backstage during plays and musicals, and serving on the
SCHS/HHS Alumni Board. She even stepped on the stage of a few NEC productions
many years ago. She never sought recognition—only the satisfaction of helping
others and seeing her community thrive.Deanna loved deeply and
worried often, always making sure everyone was safe, happy, and cared for. She
leaves behind a legacy of generosity and love that will forever inspire all who
knew her.&nbsp; Deanna is survived by her
husband, Max Kennedy, son Brad Kennedy and fiancé Crystal, Hoxie, son Scott and
wife Tanya Kennedy, Hoxie, and daughter Jodi and husband Brent Rogers, Hoxie,
grandchildren Ashley (Jesse) Miller, Chase (Gabi) Kennedy, Jared Kennedy, Lane
(Jaiden) Kennedy, Josey Kennedy, Mercedes Kennedy, Preston Kennedy, Brookelyn
Kennedy, Paiton Rogers, &amp; Kinley Rogers; and great-grandchildren, Maddi,
Marcus and Jordyn Miller, Amelia and Bodie Kennedy, and Ada Kennedy; sister
Carol Geerdes, brother Dan (Deb) Ochs and nieces &amp; nephews. She is now
reunited with those who went before her, especially her beloved parents, Clem
&amp; Emma Helen Ochs, brother Larry Ochs, and brother-in-law Robert Geerdes. She
will be missed beyond measure, and her absence leaves a space in our hearts
that can never be filled. Though she is gone, her spirit lives on in the
countless lives she touched and the memories she created.A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, July 14,
2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St Frances Cabrini Church, Hoxie, Kansas. Visitation
will take place on Sunday, July 13 from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Mickey-Leopold
Funeral Home, with family present from 5:30 - 7:00 to receive friends. The
vigil and rosary service will follow the visitation at 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Memorial donations can be made to either
Hoxie Recreation or Selden Recreation.

Deanna Mary (Ochs) Kennedy

Patrick Aaron Porter, 62 of
Oakley died on July 9, 2025 at his home southwest of Oakley. He was born on
June 27, 1963 to J.G. (Pete) Porter and Mary Ann (Temaat) Porter in Oakley and
was the youngest of five children. 

Pat grew up in Oakley
attending St. Joseph’s Catholic School and Oakley Public Schools in Jr. High
and High school. He graduated with the class of 1981. Following graduation Pat
farmed with his dad southwest of Oakley. He also worked for short periods of
time for Ed Mildenberger and his uncle and Godfather Al Temaat. 

Inside this big tall man was
a guy with a great big heart. Pat was a friend to all and never knew a
stranger. He was generous and would give you the shirt off his back. He never
missed a chance to say hello and in most cases sit down for a chat. His presence
was big and if Pat was in the room you knew it. 

Pat did not take himself or
life too seriously. He lived to have fun and tell stories. When meeting Pat in
town, you were sure to be greeted with a big loud hello, a huge wave with his
big arm and many times a hug. Next thing he would say was, “Did I ever tell you
about the time………….” and he was off to tell you a story.

Pat loved to have friends at
the farm whether for working cattle or for a party in the barn his Grandfather
Temaat built. Cowboys to help work cattle were treated to steak and cold
libations when the work was done. Pat was very well staffed for working cattle!!!!
Parties in the barn were his favorite and he often had a karaoke machine and
someone to provide wagon rides pulled by a team of horses. 

At Christmas time Pat was
often one of Santa’s helpers, attending family gatherings and riding on the
fire truck in the light parade. Again Pat had stories about this told only the
way Pat could tell a story about kids that loved Santa and kids that were so
afraid they had an accident on Santa’s lap. 

Pat had a very strong faith
being a lifetime member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. He served as a lector
and a Eucharistic Minister and was active in the Knight of Columbus serving as
the Grand Knight at one time. When ending a phone call with Pat, he would often
say, “you pray for me and I’ll pray for you.” In the last year of his life, Pat
led a rosary weekly at the Logan County Manor for the residents.

Pat’s love of life, kind
heart and joy will be missed by his surviving sisters, Cheryl (Daryl) Goetz,
Park, Pam (Leroy) Schmidtberger, Collyer, Linda (Mark) Butler, Lone Tree, CO,
his brother James B. Porter of Oakley, nine nieces and nephews, many cousins
and many, many friends. Waiting for Patrick in heaven are his parents, many
aunts and uncles and two 1st cousins. 

Visitation is 5-7:00 pm,
with a Vigil at 7:00 pm Monday July 14, 2025 at Baalmann Mortuary in
Oakley. Funeral service will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday July 15 at the St.
Joseph Catholic Church, Oakley with burial in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church and sent in care of
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences
visit <a href="http://baalmannmortuary.com">baalmannmortuary.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752348029684.jpeg" alt="Patrick Aaron Porter" />
 <figcaption>Patrick Aaron Porter</figcaption>
 </figure>Patrick Aaron Porter, 62 of
Oakley died on July 9, 2025 at his home southwest of Oakley. He was born on
June 27, 1963 to J.G. (Pete) Porter and Mary Ann (Temaat) Porter in Oakley and
was the youngest of five children. Pat grew up in Oakley
attending St. Joseph’s Catholic School and Oakley Public Schools in Jr. High
and High school. He graduated with the class of 1981. Following graduation Pat
farmed with his dad southwest of Oakley. He also worked for short periods of
time for Ed Mildenberger and his uncle and Godfather Al Temaat. Inside this big tall man was
a guy with a great big heart. Pat was a friend to all and never knew a
stranger. He was generous and would give you the shirt off his back. He never
missed a chance to say hello and in most cases sit down for a chat. His presence
was big and if Pat was in the room you knew it. Pat did not take himself or
life too seriously. He lived to have fun and tell stories. When meeting Pat in
town, you were sure to be greeted with a big loud hello, a huge wave with his
big arm and many times a hug. Next thing he would say was, “Did I ever tell you
about the time………….” and he was off to tell you a story.Pat loved to have friends at
the farm whether for working cattle or for a party in the barn his Grandfather
Temaat built. Cowboys to help work cattle were treated to steak and cold
libations when the work was done. Pat was very well staffed for working cattle!!!!
Parties in the barn were his favorite and he often had a karaoke machine and
someone to provide wagon rides pulled by a team of horses. At Christmas time Pat was
often one of Santa’s helpers, attending family gatherings and riding on the
fire truck in the light parade. Again Pat had stories about this told only the
way Pat could tell a story about kids that loved Santa and kids that were so
afraid they had an accident on Santa’s lap. Pat had a very strong faith
being a lifetime member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. He served as a lector
and a Eucharistic Minister and was active in the Knight of Columbus serving as
the Grand Knight at one time. When ending a phone call with Pat, he would often
say, “you pray for me and I’ll pray for you.” In the last year of his life, Pat
led a rosary weekly at the Logan County Manor for the residents.Pat’s love of life, kind
heart and joy will be missed by his surviving sisters, Cheryl (Daryl) Goetz,
Park, Pam (Leroy) Schmidtberger, Collyer, Linda (Mark) Butler, Lone Tree, CO,
his brother James B. Porter of Oakley, nine nieces and nephews, many cousins
and many, many friends. Waiting for Patrick in heaven are his parents, many
aunts and uncles and two 1st cousins. Visitation is 5-7:00 pm,
with a Vigil at 7:00 pm Monday July 14, 2025 at Baalmann Mortuary in
Oakley. Funeral service will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday July 15 at the St.
Joseph Catholic Church, Oakley with burial in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church and sent in care of
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences
visit <a href="http://baalmannmortuary.com">baalmannmortuary.com</a>

Patrick Aaron Porter

Kurt H. Rall, former
resident of Hoxie, Kansas and Euless, Texas, quietly passed away on July 9,
2025, at the age of 94 at the Arlington Residence and Rehabilitation Center in
Arlington, Texas.

Kurt was born
in Rexford, Kansas, to William and Louise (Gaede) Rall. He graduated from
Sheridan Community High School with the Class of 1950. Following graduation, he
honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps.

On August 26,
1961, Kurt married Wanda Davis at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hoxie, Kansas.
Together, they built a life rooted in faith, family, and farming. They were
blessed with three children: Diana, Curtis, and Danny.

A lifelong
farmer, Kurt was deeply dedicated to working the land. He was known for his
unwavering work ethic, quiet strength, and profound love for his family. In his
later years, Kurt moved to Euless, Texas, where he lived with his son and
daughter-in-law, Curtis and Kelly Rall. He found joy in their companionship and
care.

Kurt is
survived by his daughter, Diana Gawlik; son, Curtis Rall and wife Kelly of
Euless, Texas; son Danny Rall; brother, Gaehart Rall; numerous grandchildren
and great-grandchildren; and many beloved nieces and nephews. He cherished time
spent with his family and leaves behind a legacy of love, humility, and
resilience.

He was preceded
in death by his parents, William and Louise Rall; his sisters, Louise Withers,
Wilma Steier, Mary Owens, Helen Rall, Rosie O’Connell, and Leona Boor; and his
brothers, Ted Rall, Wilfred 'Bob' Rall, Erwin Rall, William 'Bill' Rall Jr,
Larenz Rall, and Elmer E. Rall.

A funeral
service will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 10:30 AM at Mickey-Leopold
Funeral Home in Hoxie, Kansas. Interment will follow immediately at Hoxie City
Cemetery.

Visitation is
scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with the
family present from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM to greet friends at the funeral home.

The family
suggests memorial contributions be made to the Sheridan County Benefit Walk or
the Sheridan County Amusement Company. Memorials may be sent in care of:&nbsp; Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, P.O. Box 987,
Hoxie, KS 67740

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752336751634.jpeg" alt="Kurt H. Rall" />
 <figcaption>Kurt H. Rall</figcaption>
 </figure>Kurt H. Rall, former
resident of Hoxie, Kansas and Euless, Texas, quietly passed away on July 9,
2025, at the age of 94 at the Arlington Residence and Rehabilitation Center in
Arlington, Texas.Kurt was born
in Rexford, Kansas, to William and Louise (Gaede) Rall. He graduated from
Sheridan Community High School with the Class of 1950. Following graduation, he
honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps.On August 26,
1961, Kurt married Wanda Davis at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hoxie, Kansas.
Together, they built a life rooted in faith, family, and farming. They were
blessed with three children: Diana, Curtis, and Danny.A lifelong
farmer, Kurt was deeply dedicated to working the land. He was known for his
unwavering work ethic, quiet strength, and profound love for his family. In his
later years, Kurt moved to Euless, Texas, where he lived with his son and
daughter-in-law, Curtis and Kelly Rall. He found joy in their companionship and
care.Kurt is
survived by his daughter, Diana Gawlik; son, Curtis Rall and wife Kelly of
Euless, Texas; son Danny Rall; brother, Gaehart Rall; numerous grandchildren
and great-grandchildren; and many beloved nieces and nephews. He cherished time
spent with his family and leaves behind a legacy of love, humility, and
resilience.He was preceded
in death by his parents, William and Louise Rall; his sisters, Louise Withers,
Wilma Steier, Mary Owens, Helen Rall, Rosie O’Connell, and Leona Boor; and his
brothers, Ted Rall, Wilfred 'Bob' Rall, Erwin Rall, William 'Bill' Rall Jr,
Larenz Rall, and Elmer E. Rall.A funeral
service will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 10:30 AM at Mickey-Leopold
Funeral Home in Hoxie, Kansas. Interment will follow immediately at Hoxie City
Cemetery.Visitation is
scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with the
family present from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM to greet friends at the funeral home.The family
suggests memorial contributions be made to the Sheridan County Benefit Walk or
the Sheridan County Amusement Company. Memorials may be sent in care of:&nbsp; Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, P.O. Box 987,
Hoxie, KS 67740

Kurt H. Rall

Larry Joseph Schmidtberger
age 70, of Victoria, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at his home.

He was born February 25,
1955, in Hays, Kansas to Aquilinus “Ike” and Albertina (Sander)
Schmidtberger.&nbsp; He married Rachel M. (Ramsey) on November 22, 2015, in
Victoria, Kansas.

Larry was a line worker for
34 years at EnerSys battery plant in Hays, former (Yuasa-Exide).

He grew up in Victoria, and
was a 1973 graduate of Victoria High School.&nbsp; Larry and Rachel were foster
parents for over 8 years for Saint Francis Ministries of Hays, and were named
Foster Parents of the year for 2025.&nbsp; Larry enjoyed working out, his long
walks, bike riding, and close to his heart were his grandkids and family.

He is survived by his wife,
Rachel Schmidtberger, of the home; his children, Michael Schmidtberger and
wife, Marcey, Walker, KS; Richard Schmidtberger and Skeeter Gleason, both of
the home; his grandchildren, Raymond Schmidtberger, Victoria, KS; Kiley Beagley
and husband, Braden, Russell, KS; Cole Schmidtberger and wife, Jalyn
Dinkel-Schmidtberger, Victoria, KS; his great grandchildren, Kailey and Briggs
Beagley; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roger and Raileene Ramsay,
Russell; his brothers, Ike Jr. Schmidtberger and wife, Betty, Newton, KS;
Richard Schmidtberger and wife, Debbie, Newton; his sisters, Connie England,
Weatherford, TX; Alice Peterka, Wilson, KS; Clara Walters and husband, Tom,
Catharine, KS; Joanne Detwiler, Concordia, KS ; Arlene Delka Guide Rock, NE;
Mary Ann Schmidtberger, Derby, Kansas; Diane Blumenthal, Lincoln, NE; Cathy
Schmidtberger and significant other, Robert Lang, Bedford, TX; his
brothers-in-law, Don Urban, Loretta, KS; Charlie Ramsey, Wichita, KS; Joey
Ramsey, Minneola, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews

Larry was preceded in death
by his parents, Aquilinus “Ike” and Albertina Schmidtberger; his brother,
Verlin and (JoAnn) Schmidtberger; his sister, Sharon Urban; his
brothers-in-law, Coy Blumental; Robert England; Bill Delka; and Don Peterka.

Graveside service will be at
11:00 A.M. Friday, July 18, 2025, at Saint Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas
with Reverend Troy Miller officiating.

The family will receive
friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary,
Victoria, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers memorials
are suggested to Rachel Schmidtberger in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412
Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.

Condolences can be emailed to
<a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com">clineschapels@gmail.com</a> or left by
guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752177588869.jpeg" alt="Larry Joseph Schmidtberger" />
 <figcaption>Larry Joseph Schmidtberger</figcaption>
 </figure>Larry Joseph Schmidtberger
age 70, of Victoria, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at his home.He was born February 25,
1955, in Hays, Kansas to Aquilinus “Ike” and Albertina (Sander)
Schmidtberger.&nbsp; He married Rachel M. (Ramsey) on November 22, 2015, in
Victoria, Kansas.Larry was a line worker for
34 years at EnerSys battery plant in Hays, former (Yuasa-Exide).He grew up in Victoria, and
was a 1973 graduate of Victoria High School.&nbsp; Larry and Rachel were foster
parents for over 8 years for Saint Francis Ministries of Hays, and were named
Foster Parents of the year for 2025.&nbsp; Larry enjoyed working out, his long
walks, bike riding, and close to his heart were his grandkids and family.He is survived by his wife,
Rachel Schmidtberger, of the home; his children, Michael Schmidtberger and
wife, Marcey, Walker, KS; Richard Schmidtberger and Skeeter Gleason, both of
the home; his grandchildren, Raymond Schmidtberger, Victoria, KS; Kiley Beagley
and husband, Braden, Russell, KS; Cole Schmidtberger and wife, Jalyn
Dinkel-Schmidtberger, Victoria, KS; his great grandchildren, Kailey and Briggs
Beagley; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roger and Raileene Ramsay,
Russell; his brothers, Ike Jr. Schmidtberger and wife, Betty, Newton, KS;
Richard Schmidtberger and wife, Debbie, Newton; his sisters, Connie England,
Weatherford, TX; Alice Peterka, Wilson, KS; Clara Walters and husband, Tom,
Catharine, KS; Joanne Detwiler, Concordia, KS ; Arlene Delka Guide Rock, NE;
Mary Ann Schmidtberger, Derby, Kansas; Diane Blumenthal, Lincoln, NE; Cathy
Schmidtberger and significant other, Robert Lang, Bedford, TX; his
brothers-in-law, Don Urban, Loretta, KS; Charlie Ramsey, Wichita, KS; Joey
Ramsey, Minneola, KS; and numerous nieces and nephewsLarry was preceded in death
by his parents, Aquilinus “Ike” and Albertina Schmidtberger; his brother,
Verlin and (JoAnn) Schmidtberger; his sister, Sharon Urban; his
brothers-in-law, Coy Blumental; Robert England; Bill Delka; and Don Peterka.Graveside service will be at
11:00 A.M. Friday, July 18, 2025, at Saint Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas
with Reverend Troy Miller officiating.The family will receive
friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary,
Victoria, Kansas.In lieu of flowers memorials
are suggested to Rachel Schmidtberger in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412
Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.Condolences can be emailed to
<a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com">clineschapels@gmail.com</a> or left by
guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Larry Joseph Schmidtberger

Judith
Ann Jolly, 77, of Andover, Kansas, passed away peacefully July 4, 2025, after a
battle with cancer.&nbsp; She was born in&nbsp;Beaumont, Texas, August 9, 1947,
to David and Rosalie (Rietcheck) Jolly.&nbsp; Judy was the oldest of nine
children.

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 <figcaption>Judith Ann Jolly</figcaption>
 </figure>Judith
Ann Jolly, 77, of Andover, Kansas, passed away peacefully July 4, 2025, after a
battle with cancer.&nbsp; She was born in&nbsp;Beaumont, Texas, August 9, 1947,
to David and Rosalie (Rietcheck) Jolly.&nbsp; Judy was the oldest of nine
children.Judy
attended&nbsp;elementary school&nbsp;in Hill City,&nbsp;Kansas.&nbsp; She then
attended the Institute of Logopedics in Wichita for the next seven years. Here
she worked with specialists who helped her learn to adapt and overcome the
obstacles of daily living with cerebral palsy.&nbsp;&nbsp;Judy&nbsp;was
determined to live a full and independent life....and she did!Her first
employment was&nbsp; at the Graham County
Hospital in the purchasing department.&nbsp; She went on to attend Fort Hays
State University. In 1993 she received her bachelor's degree in&nbsp;social work,&nbsp; in conjunction with Kansas State
University.&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon&nbsp;graduating, Judy moved to Kansas City and
worked for&nbsp;the State of Kansas and the Department for Children and
Families Vocational Rehabilitation Services for 19 years.After
retiring&nbsp;in April of 2014, Judy moved to Andover to be closer to her
family.&nbsp; She enjoyed trips to the mall, eating out at a favorite
restaurant, visiting with friends and family, and sitting outside to enjoy the
beautiful days&nbsp;with a frozen Coke.&nbsp; Judy was an avid&nbsp;sports
fan!&nbsp; She especially&nbsp; enjoyed
cheering on the Chiefs and&nbsp;the K-State Wildcats.&nbsp; &nbsp;Judy is survived by
her sisters: Pat (Phil) Rath of Newton, Mary Jo (Mike) Foster of Weatherford,
Texas, and Amy (Curt) Champlin of Wichita; three brothers: Mike Jolly of
BelAire, Chris (Linda) Jolly of Towanda, and Ron Jolly of Latham; several
nieces, nephews,&nbsp;and numerous friends.&nbsp; Preceding Judy in death were
her parents, David and Rosalie Jolly; and two brothers, Ken Jolly and Gary
Jolly.&nbsp;&nbsp;Judy’s courage,
grit, determination, love for life, and love for her family will continue to
inspire all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered. A funeral mass will
be held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary&nbsp;Catholic&nbsp;Church in Hill City,
Kansas, at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2025.&nbsp; Burial will follow at
Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Hill City, Kansas.&nbsp;Memorials to Cerebral
Palsy Research Foundation, in care of Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N Pomeroy
Ave. Hill City, Kansas 67642.

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