Signa Lea Heffel, age 85, of Hays, Kansas passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society, Hays. 

She was born November the 1st 1934 in Luray, KS to Lester and Waive (Glasgow) McKanna. On February 10, 1954 she married Eddie Heffel JR. He preceded her in death February 2, 2014.

Signa had worked as a teacher’s aide in Winfield, KS with pre-K students. She enjoyed travel with friends and family and crocheting.

She is survived by a son, Roger Heffel and wife Joyce of Hays; a daughter, Cynthia Heffel of Hays; grandchildren, Steven Stremel of Seattle, WA, Stacy Rogers and husband David of Kaneohe, Hawaii, &nbsp;Kelly Flaska and husband Gabe of Hays and Kayci Schumacher and husband Jeremiah of Hays; great grandchildren, Ben, Ella, Jack, Max, Oliver, Sam, and Claire Schumacher, Gavin and Karsen Flaska, Michael, Hannah, Lucy, Jude, Eleanor, Ari, Eddie and Vivian Rogers.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Lowell McKanna and a twin sister, Sondra Cherry.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements in care of Brock’s Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Memorials are suggested to the Dreiling Schmidt Cancer Institute or the DeBakey Heart Institute in care of the funeral chapel.

Condolences may be sent to the family by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or emailed to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithley@ruraltel.net">keithley@ruraltel.net</a>

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 </figure>Signa Lea Heffel, age 85, of Hays, Kansas passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society, Hays. She was born November the 1st 1934 in Luray, KS to Lester and Waive (Glasgow) McKanna. On February 10, 1954 she married Eddie Heffel JR. He preceded her in death February 2, 2014.Signa had worked as a teacher’s aide in Winfield, KS with pre-K students. She enjoyed travel with friends and family and crocheting.She is survived by a son, Roger Heffel and wife Joyce of Hays; a daughter, Cynthia Heffel of Hays; grandchildren, Steven Stremel of Seattle, WA, Stacy Rogers and husband David of Kaneohe, Hawaii, &nbsp;Kelly Flaska and husband Gabe of Hays and Kayci Schumacher and husband Jeremiah of Hays; great grandchildren, Ben, Ella, Jack, Max, Oliver, Sam, and Claire Schumacher, Gavin and Karsen Flaska, Michael, Hannah, Lucy, Jude, Eleanor, Ari, Eddie and Vivian Rogers.She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Lowell McKanna and a twin sister, Sondra Cherry.A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements in care of Brock’s Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.Memorials are suggested to the Dreiling Schmidt Cancer Institute or the DeBakey Heart Institute in care of the funeral chapel.Condolences may be sent to the family by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or emailed to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithley@ruraltel.net">keithley@ruraltel.net</a>

Signa Lea Heffel

Federico Salas Sr., age 57, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas.  Federico was born January 19, 1963 in Brownville, Texas, the son of Isabel &amp; Amelia (Guerra) Salas, Sr. He was a farmer and had been a Hays, Kansas resident since 2018 moving from Louisburg, Kansas.

Federico was baptized at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Leoti, Kansas.

Federico’s surviving family includes his Three Children - Karolyn &amp; Jawwaad Williams of Louisburg, Kansas, Samara &amp; David Martinez of Hays, Kansas, Federico &amp; Sandra Salas, Jr. of Dallas, Texas, Seven Siblings - John &amp; Rosemary Lopez of Sharon Springs, Kansas, Ricardo &amp; Berta Lopez of Corpus Christi, Texas, Isabel Salas, Jr. of Wichita, Kansas, Orlando &amp; Anna Salas of Denver, Colorado, Adriana &amp; Jerry Baber of Lamar, Colorado, Jean Salas of Garden City, Kansas, Irene Salas of Garden City, Kansas and Ten grandchildren.

His parents and a brother, Martin Salas precede him in death.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am Monday, January 27, 2020, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Leoti, Kansas with Father Tim Hickey officiating.

Burial will be in Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas.

Friends may call from noon until 8:00 pm Saturday and from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm Sunday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to the Federico Salas, Sr. memorial fund in care of the funeral home.

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 </figure>Federico Salas Sr., age 57, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. Federico was born January 19, 1963 in Brownville, Texas, the son of Isabel &amp; Amelia (Guerra) Salas, Sr. He was a farmer and had been a Hays, Kansas resident since 2018 moving from Louisburg, Kansas.Federico was baptized at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Leoti, Kansas.Federico’s surviving family includes his Three Children - Karolyn &amp; Jawwaad Williams of Louisburg, Kansas, Samara &amp; David Martinez of Hays, Kansas, Federico &amp; Sandra Salas, Jr. of Dallas, Texas, Seven Siblings - John &amp; Rosemary Lopez of Sharon Springs, Kansas, Ricardo &amp; Berta Lopez of Corpus Christi, Texas, Isabel Salas, Jr. of Wichita, Kansas, Orlando &amp; Anna Salas of Denver, Colorado, Adriana &amp; Jerry Baber of Lamar, Colorado, Jean Salas of Garden City, Kansas, Irene Salas of Garden City, Kansas and Ten grandchildren.His parents and a brother, Martin Salas precede him in death.Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am Monday, January 27, 2020, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Leoti, Kansas with Father Tim Hickey officiating.Burial will be in Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas.Friends may call from noon until 8:00 pm Saturday and from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm Sunday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas.Memorials may be given to the Federico Salas, Sr. memorial fund in care of the funeral home.

Federico Salas Sr.

Dale G. Handy, 71, passed away January 23, 2020 at University of Kansas Health Systems, Hays Med Campus, Hays.

He was born October 13, 1948 in Scott City, the son of Gilbert and LaVerne Whipple Handy.

A longtime area resident he was a cowboy vet tech, was a member of 
Faith Fellowship Church of Hanston; the N.R.A. and drove a bus for 
Pawnee Heights for several years.

On October 10, 1970 he married Ricki Bowman at Englewood, Colorado, she survives.

Other survivors include: a son, Nathan and Carrie Handy and their 
children, Austin, Taylor, and Jordan, Dighton; a daughter, Rochelle and 
Joe Miller, Burdett, their children Trevor and Shyanne Miller, great 
grandsons, Braxton and Beau, Ingalls, Ashlee Miller, Burdett; two 
sisters, Connie Stout, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Tami Burkhart, 
Burdett.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Daryle Handy; and a sister, Linda Handy.

Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2020 at Faith 
Fellowship Church of Hanston, with Pastor Doug Ellison presiding.

Memorials may be given to the Dale Handy Memorial Fund in care of 
Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences 
may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwith">www.beckwithmortuary.com.</a>

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 </figure>Dale G. Handy, 71, passed away January 23, 2020 at University of Kansas Health Systems, Hays Med Campus, Hays.He was born October 13, 1948 in Scott City, the son of Gilbert and LaVerne Whipple Handy.A longtime area resident he was a cowboy vet tech, was a member of 
Faith Fellowship Church of Hanston; the N.R.A. and drove a bus for 
Pawnee Heights for several years.On October 10, 1970 he married Ricki Bowman at Englewood, Colorado, she survives.Other survivors include: a son, Nathan and Carrie Handy and their 
children, Austin, Taylor, and Jordan, Dighton; a daughter, Rochelle and 
Joe Miller, Burdett, their children Trevor and Shyanne Miller, great 
grandsons, Braxton and Beau, Ingalls, Ashlee Miller, Burdett; two 
sisters, Connie Stout, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Tami Burkhart, 
Burdett.He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Daryle Handy; and a sister, Linda Handy.Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2020 at Faith 
Fellowship Church of Hanston, with Pastor Doug Ellison presiding.Memorials may be given to the Dale Handy Memorial Fund in care of 
Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences 
may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwith">www.beckwithmortuary.com.</a>

Dale G. Handy

Betty C. Bivens, beloved daughter of Johnnie and Anna (Roeder) Bivens, was born in Norton County, Kansas on July 20, 1933, and peacefully passed away at the Andbe Home in Norton on January 14, 2020, at the age of 86.

 Betty grew up in Norton County and graduated from Densmore High School. Betty worked at the Norton County Hospital, Hadley Memorial Hospital in Hays, Kansas, Graham County Hospital, and retired from Bethany Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, as a Certified Nurses Aid. After retirement, Betty, her sister, Carolyn, and her brother, Leonard, moved back to Norton in the winter of 1999.

 Betty was a member of the Cornerstone Church in Norton. She enjoyed studying genealogy, crocheting, cooking, and canning. Betty's greatest love was her family, especially her sister, four nieces, and three nephews. 

 Survivors include: her sister, Carolyn Bivens, Norton; four nieces; three nephews; many great-nieces and great-nephews several other relatives and friends.

 Betty was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Leonard and Kenneth; one sister, Delores. 

INURNMENT – An inurnment service will be held in May. 

PLACE – Norton Cemetery – Norton, Kansas

MEMORIALS – Memorials are requested to go to the Enfield Funeral Home to help Carolyn purchase a headstone for Betty.

Betty C. Bivens, beloved daughter of Johnnie and Anna (Roeder) Bivens, was born in Norton County, Kansas on July 20, 1933, and peacefully passed away at the Andbe Home in Norton on January 14, 2020, at the age of 86. Betty grew up in Norton County and graduated from Densmore High School. Betty worked at the Norton County Hospital, Hadley Memorial Hospital in Hays, Kansas, Graham County Hospital, and retired from Bethany Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, as a Certified Nurses Aid. After retirement, Betty, her sister, Carolyn, and her brother, Leonard, moved back to Norton in the winter of 1999. Betty was a member of the Cornerstone Church in Norton. She enjoyed studying genealogy, crocheting, cooking, and canning. Betty's greatest love was her family, especially her sister, four nieces, and three nephews. Survivors include: her sister, Carolyn Bivens, Norton; four nieces; three nephews; many great-nieces and great-nephews several other relatives and friends. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Leonard and Kenneth; one sister, Delores. INURNMENT – An inurnment service will be held in May. PLACE – Norton Cemetery – Norton, KansasMEMORIALS – Memorials are requested to go to the Enfield Funeral Home to help Carolyn purchase a headstone for Betty.

Betty C. Bivens

David E. McMillon, DVM, 64, died January 23, 2020, at Salina Regional
 Health Center. He was born July 21, 1955, in Wichita, Kansas, the son 
of Hancel and Thelma (Houston) McMillon.

David grew up in Wichita, graduating from Wichita East High School in
 1973. He attended Kansas State University where he earned a Bachelor of
 Arts in 1977 followed by his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 
1980.

Dr. McMillon - or Dr. Dave - joined the Hoisington Veterinary 
Hospital in June of 1980. In 1989, he bought the practice from Dr. Ray 
Ganoung and maintained a solo practice hospital until 2009 when he hired
 Dr. Lindsay Mitchell as an associate. Dr. Dave retired in 2015, selling
 the practice to Dr. Mitchell. He then continued to work part time for 
the Downs Veterinary Clinic for the winter of 2016-2017. Dr. Dave&nbsp;was a 
lifetime member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), 
the Kansas VMA, and during his active years, a member of the American 
Bovine Practitioner’s Association.

Dave was a pillar of the community, a philanthropic heart, and a good
 neighbor to everyone. He was a member of First United Methodist Church,
 where he was involved for many years on the Administrative Council, 
serving several years as chairman, and also chaired the Finance 
Committee for six years. He served three years on the Trustees committee
 and the Staff/Pastor-Parish relations committee. He also taught the 
high school class of Sunday school for several years. He was one of the 
original board members for the Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, serving
 for 12 years, including several years as chairman, where he helped 
organize the first foundation benefit auction and golf tournaments, and 
emceed the foundation auction for more than 20 years.&nbsp;

In his spare time, he coached baseball for the Hoisington Boys little
 league, Babe Ruth, and K-18 teams for about 10 years. His teams earned 
awards such as the Babe Ruth Regional tournament sportsmanship awards 
two years in a row. In 2016, his team won the K-18 state championship. 
He was honored to be an assistant coach for the Babe Ruth West team at 
the 2013 East/West All-Star game, but could always be found down at the 
ball fields cheering for everyone. Dave was also well known for his 
metal-detecting hobby, and not only could be seen showing off his 
treasures around town, but after retiring from his "on-call" time as a 
vet, remained on-call to find lost items with his metal detector. 
Finally, he has volunteered for a variety of Hoisington Labor Day 
activities over the years.

On August 5, 1999, in Hoisington, Kansas, he married Peggy and they had 20 years together.

Survivors include; Peggy McMillon of the home; son, Christopher 
McMillon and wife Michelle of Nashville, Tenn., daughter, Kelly Denney 
and husband Eric of Columbus, Ohio; stepdaughters, Megan Wilson of 
Lawrence, and Jackie Hudson and husband Benjamin of Gardner; sisters, 
Paula Radcliff of Dexter, and Joan Johnson of Winfield; six 
grandchildren, Abigail McMillon, Isabelle and Addison Denney, and 
Britton, Brecken, and Brilynn Hudson.

Friends may sign the book, Sunday 1-6 p.m., with family to receive 
friends from 3-5 p.m., at the funeral home. There will be no viewing as 
cremation has taken place.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 27, 2020, at 
First United Methodist Church, Hoisington, with Rev. Seong Lee and Ron 
Bailey presiding. Inurnment will be in Dexter, Kansas, at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association (<a href="http://www.diabetes.org/donate/donate-memorial">www.diabetes.org/donate/donate-memorial</a>), the Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City (<a href="https://www.kcdsg.org/supportkcdsg.php">https://www.kcdsg.org/supportkcdsg.php</a>),
 or the Clara Barton Hospital Foundation 
(https://secure.qgiv.com/for/cbhfi), in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral 
Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>David E. McMillon, DVM, 64, died January 23, 2020, at Salina Regional
 Health Center. He was born July 21, 1955, in Wichita, Kansas, the son 
of Hancel and Thelma (Houston) McMillon.David grew up in Wichita, graduating from Wichita East High School in
 1973. He attended Kansas State University where he earned a Bachelor of
 Arts in 1977 followed by his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 
1980.Dr. McMillon - or Dr. Dave - joined the Hoisington Veterinary 
Hospital in June of 1980. In 1989, he bought the practice from Dr. Ray 
Ganoung and maintained a solo practice hospital until 2009 when he hired
 Dr. Lindsay Mitchell as an associate. Dr. Dave retired in 2015, selling
 the practice to Dr. Mitchell. He then continued to work part time for 
the Downs Veterinary Clinic for the winter of 2016-2017. Dr. Dave&nbsp;was a 
lifetime member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), 
the Kansas VMA, and during his active years, a member of the American 
Bovine Practitioner’s Association.Dave was a pillar of the community, a philanthropic heart, and a good
 neighbor to everyone. He was a member of First United Methodist Church,
 where he was involved for many years on the Administrative Council, 
serving several years as chairman, and also chaired the Finance 
Committee for six years. He served three years on the Trustees committee
 and the Staff/Pastor-Parish relations committee. He also taught the 
high school class of Sunday school for several years. He was one of the 
original board members for the Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, serving
 for 12 years, including several years as chairman, where he helped 
organize the first foundation benefit auction and golf tournaments, and 
emceed the foundation auction for more than 20 years.&nbsp;In his spare time, he coached baseball for the Hoisington Boys little
 league, Babe Ruth, and K-18 teams for about 10 years. His teams earned 
awards such as the Babe Ruth Regional tournament sportsmanship awards 
two years in a row. In 2016, his team won the K-18 state championship. 
He was honored to be an assistant coach for the Babe Ruth West team at 
the 2013 East/West All-Star game, but could always be found down at the 
ball fields cheering for everyone. Dave was also well known for his 
metal-detecting hobby, and not only could be seen showing off his 
treasures around town, but after retiring from his "on-call" time as a 
vet, remained on-call to find lost items with his metal detector. 
Finally, he has volunteered for a variety of Hoisington Labor Day 
activities over the years.On August 5, 1999, in Hoisington, Kansas, he married Peggy and they had 20 years together.Survivors include; Peggy McMillon of the home; son, Christopher 
McMillon and wife Michelle of Nashville, Tenn., daughter, Kelly Denney 
and husband Eric of Columbus, Ohio; stepdaughters, Megan Wilson of 
Lawrence, and Jackie Hudson and husband Benjamin of Gardner; sisters, 
Paula Radcliff of Dexter, and Joan Johnson of Winfield; six 
grandchildren, Abigail McMillon, Isabelle and Addison Denney, and 
Britton, Brecken, and Brilynn Hudson.He was preceded in death by his parents.Friends may sign the book, Sunday 1-6 p.m., with family to receive 
friends from 3-5 p.m., at the funeral home. There will be no viewing as 
cremation has taken place.Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 27, 2020, at 
First United Methodist Church, Hoisington, with Rev. Seong Lee and Ron 
Bailey presiding. Inurnment will be in Dexter, Kansas, at a later date.Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association (<a href="http://www.diabetes.org/donate/donate-memorial">www.diabetes.org/donate/donate-memorial</a>), the Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City (<a href="https://www.kcdsg.org/supportkcdsg.php">https://www.kcdsg.org/supportkcdsg.php</a>),
 or the Clara Barton Hospital Foundation 
(https://secure.qgiv.com/for/cbhfi), in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral 
Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

David E. McMillon, DVM

Wendelin Schoendaller, 94, Hays, died Friday, January 24, 2020 at HaysMed.

He was born November 25, 1925 in 
Liebenthal, Kansas, the son of Andrew and Margaret (Pfeifer) 
Schoendaller.&nbsp; He graduated from Liebenthal High School and was a 
Sergeant Major in the United States Army, serving as a medic during 
World War II and serving in Korea prior to the Korean War.&nbsp; 

On June 24, 
1947 he was united in marriage to Linda Younger in Hays, and they 
celebrated over 51 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on
 February 12, 1999.&nbsp; Wendelin worked for Maska Construction for 32 
years, for Jack Curtis doing repair work on rental properties for 15 
years, and continued to remain busy and was self-employed until he fully
 retired at the age of 89.&nbsp; 

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic 
Church, the St. Joseph Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council #1325, 
the Bishop Cunningham Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, and the Hays 
VFW Post #9076.&nbsp; He was very proud and honored to be on the 2018 Kansas 
Honor Flight and place a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at 
Arlington National Cemetery.&nbsp; Wendelin devotedly prayed the rosary and 
enjoyed going to Hays Meal Site daily and he was a craftsman who enjoyed
 woodworking, making cedar chests for each of his granddaughters.&nbsp; He 
volunteered at the Community Assistance Center, St. Joseph Catholic 
Church as an usher and cleaning the church, and helped with K of C 
Bingo.

Survivors include three sons; Wendelin 
Schoendaller, Jr. and wife Sharon of Walker, Leonard Schoendaller and 
wife Joan of Colorado Springs, CO, and Patrick Schoendaller and wife 
Cindy of Salina, 11 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, one 
great-great grandson, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his 
parents, his wife; Linda, four brothers; Julius, Frank, Adam, and 
Wendelin Schoendaller and three sisters; Felicita Schoendaller, Melesdin
 Groff, and Mary Younker.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 
with Fr. Brian Lager officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military honors by the 
Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Monday and 9:00 am until 
9:45 on Tuesday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; The Bishop 
Cunningham Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from
 5:30 pm until 6:30 on Monday.&nbsp; A parish vigil service will be at 6:30 
pm followed by a combined Third and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus 
rosary, all on Monday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to 
the Knights of Columbus Council #1325 or the Bishop Cunningham Fourth 
Degree Knights of Columbus.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Wendelin may be
 shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;

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 </figure>Wendelin Schoendaller, 94, Hays, died Friday, January 24, 2020 at HaysMed.He was born November 25, 1925 in 
Liebenthal, Kansas, the son of Andrew and Margaret (Pfeifer) 
Schoendaller.&nbsp; He graduated from Liebenthal High School and was a 
Sergeant Major in the United States Army, serving as a medic during 
World War II and serving in Korea prior to the Korean War.&nbsp; On June 24, 
1947 he was united in marriage to Linda Younger in Hays, and they 
celebrated over 51 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on
 February 12, 1999.&nbsp; Wendelin worked for Maska Construction for 32 
years, for Jack Curtis doing repair work on rental properties for 15 
years, and continued to remain busy and was self-employed until he fully
 retired at the age of 89.&nbsp; He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic 
Church, the St. Joseph Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council #1325, 
the Bishop Cunningham Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, and the Hays 
VFW Post #9076.&nbsp; He was very proud and honored to be on the 2018 Kansas 
Honor Flight and place a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at 
Arlington National Cemetery.&nbsp; Wendelin devotedly prayed the rosary and 
enjoyed going to Hays Meal Site daily and he was a craftsman who enjoyed
 woodworking, making cedar chests for each of his granddaughters.&nbsp; He 
volunteered at the Community Assistance Center, St. Joseph Catholic 
Church as an usher and cleaning the church, and helped with K of C 
Bingo.Survivors include three sons; Wendelin 
Schoendaller, Jr. and wife Sharon of Walker, Leonard Schoendaller and 
wife Joan of Colorado Springs, CO, and Patrick Schoendaller and wife 
Cindy of Salina, 11 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, one 
great-great grandson, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his 
parents, his wife; Linda, four brothers; Julius, Frank, Adam, and 
Wendelin Schoendaller and three sisters; Felicita Schoendaller, Melesdin
 Groff, and Mary Younker.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 
with Fr. Brian Lager officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military honors by the 
Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Monday and 9:00 am until 
9:45 on Tuesday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; The Bishop 
Cunningham Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from
 5:30 pm until 6:30 on Monday.&nbsp; A parish vigil service will be at 6:30 
pm followed by a combined Third and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus 
rosary, all on Monday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to 
the Knights of Columbus Council #1325 or the Bishop Cunningham Fourth 
Degree Knights of Columbus.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Wendelin may be
 shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;

Wendelin Schoendaller

Federico Salas Sr., 57, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City.

Federico was born Jan. 19, 1963 in Brownville, Texas, the son of Isabel and Amelia (Guerra) Salas, Sr. He was a farmer and had been a Hays resident since 2018 moving from Louisburg, Kan.



Federico was baptized at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Leoti.

Federico’s surviving family includes his three children — Karolyn and Jawwaad Williams of Louisburg, Samara and David Martinez of Hays, Federico and Sandra Salas Jr. of Dallas, seven siblings — John and Rosemary Lopez of Sharon Springs, Ricardo and Berta Lopez of Corpus Christi, Texas, Isabel Salas Jr. of Wichita, Orlando and Anna Salas of Denver, Adriana and Jerry Baber of Lamar, Colo., Jean Salas of Garden City, Irene Salas of Garden City, and 10 grandchildren.

His parents and a brother, Martin Salas preceded him in death.



Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Leoti with Father Tim Hickey officiating.

Burial will be in Leoti Cemetery in Leoti.

Friends may call from noon until 8 p.m. Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at <a href="https://priceandsons.com/">Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home</a> in Leoti.

Memorials may be given to the Federico Salas Sr. memorial fund in care of the funeral home.

Federico Salas Sr., 57, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City.Federico was born Jan. 19, 1963 in Brownville, Texas, the son of Isabel and Amelia (Guerra) Salas, Sr. He was a farmer and had been a Hays resident since 2018 moving from Louisburg, Kan.

Federico was baptized at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Leoti.Federico’s surviving family includes his three children — Karolyn and Jawwaad Williams of Louisburg, Samara and David Martinez of Hays, Federico and Sandra Salas Jr. of Dallas, seven siblings — John and Rosemary Lopez of Sharon Springs, Ricardo and Berta Lopez of Corpus Christi, Texas, Isabel Salas Jr. of Wichita, Orlando and Anna Salas of Denver, Adriana and Jerry Baber of Lamar, Colo., Jean Salas of Garden City, Irene Salas of Garden City, and 10 grandchildren.His parents and a brother, Martin Salas preceded him in death.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Leoti with Father Tim Hickey officiating.Burial will be in Leoti Cemetery in Leoti.Friends may call from noon until 8 p.m. Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at <a href="https://priceandsons.com/">Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home</a> in Leoti.

Memorials may be given to the Federico Salas Sr. memorial fund in care of the funeral home.

Federico Salas

Norma Jean Huss, 86, of Herndon, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, at the Rawlins County Health Center, Atwood.

She was born Jan. 7, 1934, in rural Herndon to Alfred P. and Eleanora (Barenberg) Marintzer. Norma Jean grew up on the family farm northwest of Herndon.

 On June 10, 1958, she married Frank Huss Jr. and to this union six children were born. Norma Jean had worked at the Herndon grocery stores and helped on the farm, milking cows and raising and butchering chickens. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, canning, making wine and embroidering pillow cases and tea towels.

Norma Jean also enjoyed belonging to a card club, playing pinochle. In addition to this she also enjoyed a card game of pitch, going to dances in Herndon at the VFW, and celebrating New Year’s Eve. She was a member of St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church as well as the Altar Society in Herndon and taught CCD there for 2 years. Norma Jean’s greatest joy was her grandkids and great grandkids.

Norma Jean was preceded in death by her parents, husband Frank Huss Jr. and sister Rose “Sis” Hauptman.

She is survived by her daughters, Arnetta Huss, of Herndon and Brenda (Greg) Peterson, of Atwood; sons, Jeff (Deb) Huss, of Culbertson, Neb., Bob (Linda) Huss, of Herndon, Daryl Huss, of Herndon, and Kent (Elizabeth) Huss, of Hays; brother Francis “Sonny” (Shirley) Marintzer; 11 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood, with a vigil at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass is at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 at St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church, Herndon, with burial in the church cemetery. 

Memorials are suggested to St. Mary’s Church and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701.

For information or condolences visit <a href="http://www.baalmannmortuary.com">www.baalmannmortuary.com</a>

Norma Jean Huss, 86, of Herndon, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, at the Rawlins County Health Center, Atwood.She was born Jan. 7, 1934, in rural Herndon to Alfred P. and Eleanora (Barenberg) Marintzer. Norma Jean grew up on the family farm northwest of Herndon. On June 10, 1958, she married Frank Huss Jr. and to this union six children were born. Norma Jean had worked at the Herndon grocery stores and helped on the farm, milking cows and raising and butchering chickens. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, canning, making wine and embroidering pillow cases and tea towels.Norma Jean also enjoyed belonging to a card club, playing pinochle. In addition to this she also enjoyed a card game of pitch, going to dances in Herndon at the VFW, and celebrating New Year’s Eve. She was a member of St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church as well as the Altar Society in Herndon and taught CCD there for 2 years. Norma Jean’s greatest joy was her grandkids and great grandkids.Norma Jean was preceded in death by her parents, husband Frank Huss Jr. and sister Rose “Sis” Hauptman.She is survived by her daughters, Arnetta Huss, of Herndon and Brenda (Greg) Peterson, of Atwood; sons, Jeff (Deb) Huss, of Culbertson, Neb., Bob (Linda) Huss, of Herndon, Daryl Huss, of Herndon, and Kent (Elizabeth) Huss, of Hays; brother Francis “Sonny” (Shirley) Marintzer; 11 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood, with a vigil at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass is at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 at St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church, Herndon, with burial in the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Mary’s Church and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701.For information or condolences visit <a href="http://www.baalmannmortuary.com">www.baalmannmortuary.com</a>

Norma Jean Huss (Marintzer)

Lifelong Sherman County resident Daniel Dean Butts, 90, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Topside Manor in Goodland.

Daniel was born on January 9, 1930 to Gaylord William and Ellen Mary (West) Butts in Goodland, KS.&nbsp; He was the 6th of 9 children.&nbsp; He attended school in rural Sherman County up through the 8th grade.&nbsp; He served in the United States Army Signal Corps from 1951 to 1953.

On March 15, 1952, Daniel married Georgia Lee Shelton in Hillsville, VA.&nbsp; To this union, three children Vicki, Terri and Patrick were born.

Daniel was a carpenter and loved woodworking.&nbsp; He also loved telling stories, watching westerns, gardening, fishing, was an avid bird watcher and most of all he enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents, his mother and father-in-law George and Rubye Shelton, all his siblings; Peter (Betty) Jensen, Roberta (Elvin) Strange, Vera (Bud) Hoss, Verna (Wayne) Hoss, Bill Butts, Betty (Floyd) Wegner, Neil Butts and John (Donna) Butts; brother and sister-in-law Betty (Bill) 
Shelton and a brother-in-law Jim Shelton.

He is survived by his wife Georgia, his three children Vicki Butts of Goodland, KS, Terri (Ken) Davis of Kiowa, CO, and Patrick (Cindy) Butts of Alma, NE.&nbsp; He is also survived by his three grandchildren; Tess Davis of Burlington, CO, Leah (Zach) Davis-Steinberg of Monte Rose, CO and Shelby Butts of Alma, NE; seven great grandchildren; Emit, Kennedy, Cassidy and Breckin Davis of Burlington, CO, Isaiah, Jemma and Koah Davis-Steinberg of Monte Rose, CO; one great great grandson Bearen Martinez of Arvada, CO; sister-in-law Barbara Butts of Goodland, KS, sister-in-law Eleanor Shelton of Roanoke, VA, brother and sister-in-law’s Don and Phyllis Shelton of Roanoke, VA, Joe and Betty Shelton of Lynchburg, VA and Guy and Mattie Sappenfield of Catlett, VA.

Memorial services for Daniel will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 10:00 AM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland with Pastor Gordon Pettibone officiating.

In Lieu of Flowers, memorial contributions may be designated to Northwest Kansas Hospice Services and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

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

Funeral service arrangements have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

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 </figure>Lifelong Sherman County resident Daniel Dean Butts, 90, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Topside Manor in Goodland.Daniel was born on January 9, 1930 to Gaylord William and Ellen Mary (West) Butts in Goodland, KS.&nbsp; He was the 6th of 9 children.&nbsp; He attended school in rural Sherman County up through the 8th grade.&nbsp; He served in the United States Army Signal Corps from 1951 to 1953.On March 15, 1952, Daniel married Georgia Lee Shelton in Hillsville, VA.&nbsp; To this union, three children Vicki, Terri and Patrick were born.Daniel was a carpenter and loved woodworking.&nbsp; He also loved telling stories, watching westerns, gardening, fishing, was an avid bird watcher and most of all he enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.Preceding him in death were his parents, his mother and father-in-law George and Rubye Shelton, all his siblings; Peter (Betty) Jensen, Roberta (Elvin) Strange, Vera (Bud) Hoss, Verna (Wayne) Hoss, Bill Butts, Betty (Floyd) Wegner, Neil Butts and John (Donna) Butts; brother and sister-in-law Betty (Bill) 
Shelton and a brother-in-law Jim Shelton.He is survived by his wife Georgia, his three children Vicki Butts of Goodland, KS, Terri (Ken) Davis of Kiowa, CO, and Patrick (Cindy) Butts of Alma, NE.&nbsp; He is also survived by his three grandchildren; Tess Davis of Burlington, CO, Leah (Zach) Davis-Steinberg of Monte Rose, CO and Shelby Butts of Alma, NE; seven great grandchildren; Emit, Kennedy, Cassidy and Breckin Davis of Burlington, CO, Isaiah, Jemma and Koah Davis-Steinberg of Monte Rose, CO; one great great grandson Bearen Martinez of Arvada, CO; sister-in-law Barbara Butts of Goodland, KS, sister-in-law Eleanor Shelton of Roanoke, VA, brother and sister-in-law’s Don and Phyllis Shelton of Roanoke, VA, Joe and Betty Shelton of Lynchburg, VA and Guy and Mattie Sappenfield of Catlett, VA.Memorial services for Daniel will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 10:00 AM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland with Pastor Gordon Pettibone officiating.In Lieu of Flowers, memorial contributions may be designated to Northwest Kansas Hospice Services and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Funeral service arrangements have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Daniel Dean Butts

Darren Peter Breit, 56, of Hays, Kansas passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at HaysMed. He was born November 17, 1963 in Denver, Colorado to Darrell Peter JR. and Billie Jo (Sellens) Breit. He was a 1982 graduate of Hays High.

Darren had worked as a truck driver for several area oil companies. He enjoyed mechanic work especially working on his own truck, “Old Leonard” as well as riding ATV’s, Harley Davidson motorcycles, being outdoors in the sunshine and hated the cold. He was very loved by his family and will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his mother, Billie Breit of Pfeifer; a brother, Brett Breit and wife Babe of Hays; a sister, Aimee Konrade and husband Roger of Gorham and a nephew, Dayne Joseph Breit of Hays.

He was preceded in death by his father and his soul mate, Deborah Ann Marie Rupp.

Memorial Services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pfeifer, Kansas. Inurnment will follow in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Pfeifer.

&nbsp;Memorial visitation will be Friday, January 24, 2020 from 5 to 8 PM with a combined parish vigil and rosary service at 6:30 PM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions are suggested to The American Cancer Society in honor of Deborah.

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

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 </figure>Darren Peter Breit, 56, of Hays, Kansas passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at HaysMed. He was born November 17, 1963 in Denver, Colorado to Darrell Peter JR. and Billie Jo (Sellens) Breit. He was a 1982 graduate of Hays High.Darren had worked as a truck driver for several area oil companies. He enjoyed mechanic work especially working on his own truck, “Old Leonard” as well as riding ATV’s, Harley Davidson motorcycles, being outdoors in the sunshine and hated the cold. He was very loved by his family and will be dearly missed.He is survived by his mother, Billie Breit of Pfeifer; a brother, Brett Breit and wife Babe of Hays; a sister, Aimee Konrade and husband Roger of Gorham and a nephew, Dayne Joseph Breit of Hays.He was preceded in death by his father and his soul mate, Deborah Ann Marie Rupp.Memorial Services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pfeifer, Kansas. Inurnment will follow in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Pfeifer.&nbsp;Memorial visitation will be Friday, January 24, 2020 from 5 to 8 PM with a combined parish vigil and rosary service at 6:30 PM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;Memorial contributions are suggested to The American Cancer Society in honor of Deborah.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Darren Peter Breit

Signa Lea Heffel, age 85, of Hays, Kansas passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society, Hays.

Arrangements are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Signa Lea Heffel, age 85, of Hays, Kansas passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society, Hays.Arrangements are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Dale Leon Harwood, age 52, of Hays, Kansas died Thursday, January 23, 2020 at his home in Hays.

He was born December 31, 1967, in Fort Sill, Oklahoma to Gordon Dale and Della Mae (Ritter) Harwood.&nbsp; He married Cindy (Leiker) on December 18, 1999, at Hays, Kansas.

He was a warehouse worker, a mechanic at Fort Riley, Kansas, maintenance worker at Fort Hays State University, a teacher, was a museum director at Rooks County Historical Society, and moved to Hays in 1991.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

He grew up in Palco, Kansas, he was a 1986 graduate of Natoma High School and a received a Master’s Degree in History from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; He was a veteran of the U S Army, U S Navy, the Kansas National Guard and served in Desert Storm.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Survivors include his wife, Cindy Harwood, of the home; one daughter, Dorene Thompson, Hays, KS; two grandchildren, Jace Harwood and Ryan James Thompson; his mother, Della Harwood, Ellis, KS; and his mother-in-law, Sherry Leiker, Hays, KS.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gordon D. Harwood; one infant brother, Allen Troy Ritter; and his father-in-law, James J. Leiker.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, January 27, 2020, at the Hays Christian Church, 22nd and Marshall Road, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will be at 11:30 A.M. Monday, January 27, 2020 at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery at WaKeeney, Kansas with military honors by the Hays V.F.W. Post No. 9076.

Visitation will be from 3:30 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Monday, at Hays Christian Church, 22nd and Marshall Road.

The family suggests memorials to Hays Christian Church, Hays, Kansas.

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E.22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp;

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 </figure>Dale Leon Harwood, age 52, of Hays, Kansas died Thursday, January 23, 2020 at his home in Hays.He was born December 31, 1967, in Fort Sill, Oklahoma to Gordon Dale and Della Mae (Ritter) Harwood.&nbsp; He married Cindy (Leiker) on December 18, 1999, at Hays, Kansas.He was a warehouse worker, a mechanic at Fort Riley, Kansas, maintenance worker at Fort Hays State University, a teacher, was a museum director at Rooks County Historical Society, and moved to Hays in 1991.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He grew up in Palco, Kansas, he was a 1986 graduate of Natoma High School and a received a Master’s Degree in History from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; He was a veteran of the U S Army, U S Navy, the Kansas National Guard and served in Desert Storm.&nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his wife, Cindy Harwood, of the home; one daughter, Dorene Thompson, Hays, KS; two grandchildren, Jace Harwood and Ryan James Thompson; his mother, Della Harwood, Ellis, KS; and his mother-in-law, Sherry Leiker, Hays, KS.He was preceded in death by his father, Gordon D. Harwood; one infant brother, Allen Troy Ritter; and his father-in-law, James J. Leiker.Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, January 27, 2020, at the Hays Christian Church, 22nd and Marshall Road, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will be at 11:30 A.M. Monday, January 27, 2020 at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery at WaKeeney, Kansas with military honors by the Hays V.F.W. Post No. 9076.Visitation will be from 3:30 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Monday, at Hays Christian Church, 22nd and Marshall Road.The family suggests memorials to Hays Christian Church, Hays, Kansas.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E.22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp;<figure>
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Dale Leon Harwood

Albert Virgil Snyder, age 84, of Osborne, passed away, Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Parkview Care Center, Osborne.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Graveside funeral service will be 9:30 a.m., Saturday, January 25, 
2020, at Baker Township Cemetery, Quinter.&nbsp; There will be no visitation.

An obituary is pending with Schmitt Funeral Home.

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2020, at Baker Township Cemetery, Quinter.&nbsp; There will be no visitation.An obituary is pending with Schmitt Funeral Home.

Albert Virgil Snyder

Brian T. Unrein, 62, McKinney, Texas, died Monday, January 20, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born August 24, 1957, in Hays to Clement and Viola (Enslinger) Unrein.&nbsp; He was a 1975 graduate of Thomas More Prep.&nbsp; He joined the Marines in May of 1975. He remained in the Marines until discharge in 1978. He worked for InterTel as an engineer in California and Texas.&nbsp;

He married Diana Davis on March 29, 1986, at San Diego, California. &nbsp;

He is survived by his wife, of the home, two sons, Matthew Unrein and wife Brittany of Lewisville, TX and Jason Unrein of the home; his parents, of Hays, KS; two brothers, Bruce Unrein and wife Christine of Sierra Vista, AZ and Brad Unrein and wife Lisa of Hays, KS; two sisters, Brenda Nordling of Omaha, NE and Bonnie Gasaway and husband Rick of Overland Park, KS; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son, Austin.

His body was cremated.&nbsp; A celebration of life is being planned for a later date.

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 </figure>Brian T. Unrein, 62, McKinney, Texas, died Monday, January 20, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer.He was born August 24, 1957, in Hays to Clement and Viola (Enslinger) Unrein.&nbsp; He was a 1975 graduate of Thomas More Prep.&nbsp; He joined the Marines in May of 1975. He remained in the Marines until discharge in 1978. He worked for InterTel as an engineer in California and Texas.&nbsp;He married Diana Davis on March 29, 1986, at San Diego, California. &nbsp;He is survived by his wife, of the home, two sons, Matthew Unrein and wife Brittany of Lewisville, TX and Jason Unrein of the home; his parents, of Hays, KS; two brothers, Bruce Unrein and wife Christine of Sierra Vista, AZ and Brad Unrein and wife Lisa of Hays, KS; two sisters, Brenda Nordling of Omaha, NE and Bonnie Gasaway and husband Rick of Overland Park, KS; and nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his son, Austin.His body was cremated.&nbsp; A celebration of life is being planned for a later date.

Brian T. Unrein

Leona McIntosh, 84, passed away January 22, 2020, at her home in 
Great Bend. She was born on June 28, 1935, at Cordia, Kan., to Alex A. 
&amp; Christina (Enslinger) Leiker. She married Charles "Oscar" McIntosh
 on October 19, 1953, at Liebenthal. He survives.

Coming from Hays in 1976, Leona was a Great Bend resident. She was a 
member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Altar 
Society, Daughters of Isabella, 4-H Leaders, a Boy Scout troop leader 
and volunteer at Birthright and Right to Life. She liked to garden, was a
 seamstress and liked crocheting. She was the best German cook ever; and
 was the best mom and grandmother to her family.

Survivors include, her husband, Charles "Oscar" McIntosh; six 
children, Geralyn Engelken of Wichita, Marilyn Reifschneider and husband
 Jon of Arlington, Charles "Chuck" McIntosh and wife Chela of Great 
Bend, Tamra Romine and husband Kevin of Great Bend, Timothy McIntosh and
 wife Loretta of Great Bend, and Craig McIntosh of Wichita; five 
brothers, Peter Leiker and wife Roberta of McPherson, Alex Leiker and 
wife Marilyn of Hays, Linus Leiker of Baldwin City, Christian “Chris” 
Leiker and wife Rosalie “Rose” of Great Bend and Anthony Leiker of 
Lubbock, TX; a sister, Jane Dreiling of Kansas City, MO; 9 
grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 
her parents; a brother, Merwyn Leiker; a sister, Anita (Leiker) Engel 
and husband Darrel; and two sister in laws, Gwen Leiker and Jeannette 
Leiker.

Visitation will be held from 1 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, January 26, 
2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society Rosary at 4 p.m. and 
Vigil service with Daughters of Isabella Rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 27, 2020, 
at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend. Interment will be in the 
Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Prince of Peace Parish 
or Heartland Cancer Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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Great Bend. She was born on June 28, 1935, at Cordia, Kan., to Alex A. 
&amp; Christina (Enslinger) Leiker. She married Charles "Oscar" McIntosh
 on October 19, 1953, at Liebenthal. He survives.Coming from Hays in 1976, Leona was a Great Bend resident. She was a 
member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Altar 
Society, Daughters of Isabella, 4-H Leaders, a Boy Scout troop leader 
and volunteer at Birthright and Right to Life. She liked to garden, was a
 seamstress and liked crocheting. She was the best German cook ever; and
 was the best mom and grandmother to her family.Survivors include, her husband, Charles "Oscar" McIntosh; six 
children, Geralyn Engelken of Wichita, Marilyn Reifschneider and husband
 Jon of Arlington, Charles "Chuck" McIntosh and wife Chela of Great 
Bend, Tamra Romine and husband Kevin of Great Bend, Timothy McIntosh and
 wife Loretta of Great Bend, and Craig McIntosh of Wichita; five 
brothers, Peter Leiker and wife Roberta of McPherson, Alex Leiker and 
wife Marilyn of Hays, Linus Leiker of Baldwin City, Christian “Chris” 
Leiker and wife Rosalie “Rose” of Great Bend and Anthony Leiker of 
Lubbock, TX; a sister, Jane Dreiling of Kansas City, MO; 9 
grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 
her parents; a brother, Merwyn Leiker; a sister, Anita (Leiker) Engel 
and husband Darrel; and two sister in laws, Gwen Leiker and Jeannette 
Leiker.Visitation will be held from 1 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, January 26, 
2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society Rosary at 4 p.m. and 
Vigil service with Daughters of Isabella Rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 27, 2020, 
at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend. Interment will be in the 
Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Prince of Peace Parish 
or Heartland Cancer Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Leona McIntosh

LEBANON, KS - Gary David Eller, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, January 21,
 2020, at the Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center, KS.  He was
 born the son of Garold &amp; Betty (Ketchum) Eller on February 12, 1945,&nbsp; in Lebanon, KS.


He is survived by his daughters Peggy Gloria, Patty Zipfel, Polly 
McCray; a son Tim Eller; first wife Hazel all of Arizona; 5 
granddaughters; 2 grandsons; 2 great granddaughters; a great grandson; 
many nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are pending with Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary.

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 2020, at the Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center, KS. He was
 born the son of Garold &amp; Betty (Ketchum) Eller on February 12, 1945,&nbsp; in Lebanon, KS.
He is survived by his daughters Peggy Gloria, Patty Zipfel, Polly 
McCray; a son Tim Eller; first wife Hazel all of Arizona; 5 
granddaughters; 2 grandsons; 2 great granddaughters; a great grandson; 
many nieces and nephews.Arrangements are pending with Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary.

Gary David Eller

Mark “Sparky” Hays, age 59 of Woodston, passed away on Friday, January 
17, 2020. 

He was born on August 26, 1960, in Russell, Kansas, to Carl and 
Johnita (Cink) Hays-Haines. Sparky spent his life in Rooks County and 
graduated from Stockton High School in 1978. He was united in marriage 
to Leona Drullinger on April 3, 2015, at the Stockton City Park.


Sparky worked for the Pfeifer Recycle Center for many years before 
getting back into the agriculture field by helping local farmers and 
ranchers and working in the salvage. Sparky was a talented gardener, 
loved his pets, music, and spending time with his pals talking and 
watching sports, hitting golf balls behind his house, and drinking 
Keystone.


Sparky is survived by his wife, Leona Drullinger Hays of McCook, NE;
 brothers, Gerald (Sandy) Hays of Augusta, KS, and Glenn Hays of Larned,
 KS; and niece and nephew, Tiffany and Devon Hays.


He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl Hays and Johnita Haines; and step-father, Cecil Haines.


A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 
3:00 P.M. at the funeral home in Stockton. Interment will follow at the 
Pleasant Plain Cemetery in Osborne County.  


Memorials are suggested to Mark Hays Memorial Fund to help with 
funeral expenses and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral 
Home, 723 North First, Stockton, KS 67669.

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17, 2020. He was born on August 26, 1960, in Russell, Kansas, to Carl and 
Johnita (Cink) Hays-Haines. Sparky spent his life in Rooks County and 
graduated from Stockton High School in 1978. He was united in marriage 
to Leona Drullinger on April 3, 2015, at the Stockton City Park.
Sparky worked for the Pfeifer Recycle Center for many years before 
getting back into the agriculture field by helping local farmers and 
ranchers and working in the salvage. Sparky was a talented gardener, 
loved his pets, music, and spending time with his pals talking and 
watching sports, hitting golf balls behind his house, and drinking 
Keystone.
Sparky is survived by his wife, Leona Drullinger Hays of McCook, NE;
 brothers, Gerald (Sandy) Hays of Augusta, KS, and Glenn Hays of Larned,
 KS; and niece and nephew, Tiffany and Devon Hays.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl Hays and Johnita Haines; and step-father, Cecil Haines.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 
3:00 P.M. at the funeral home in Stockton. Interment will follow at the 
Pleasant Plain Cemetery in Osborne County. 
Memorials are suggested to Mark Hays Memorial Fund to help with 
funeral expenses and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral 
Home, 723 North First, Stockton, KS 67669.

Mark 'Sparky' Hays

Ivalee (Grunert) David, age 90, of Russell, Kansas, passed away January 19, 2020, in Russell.&nbsp; 

She was born on a farm north of Almena, Kansas, on August 2, 1929, to Charles and Viola (Clouse) Grunert. After graduation, she was united in marriage to Robert David.

Ivalee was a homemaker and stay at home mom to 3 children.&nbsp; She was employed at the Steak House and was assistant manager at the Ben Franklin store in Norton, Kansas. She worked with her husband at David Electric and Plumbing business and became a representative for the Artex paint company in which she started weekly paint clubs. She owned and operated the Knick, Knack, Knook Craft and Hobby store in Russell for over 40 years.

She was a member of the United Brethren Church outside of Almena until moving to Russell where she attended Otterbein Church since 1950. Ivalee enjoyed many duties with the church, helping with the shoe boxes, children’s hour, and helping in the kitchen serving meals. She was also Den mother for the Cub Scouts, she loved being room mother for several years. And was a member of the Russell Antique Club. Ivalee loved her crafts in which she was uniquely creative. She spent many hours in her garden, sewing, needlepoint, crocheting and spending time with family, friends and pets.

She is survived by her son, Mike David, Russell; two daughters, Brenda Dixon and husband Ron of Fountain, Colorado and Stacey David of Russell; two grandchildren, Shawn Clark and Cara St. Peters as well as four great grandchildren, Sofia and Domonic, GiGi and Frank.

Ivalee was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Robert David in 2006, her parents, brother, sister, niece and nephew.

A private family service and burial will be held at Mount Herman Cemetery in Paradise Kansas on January 24th.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to the Humane Society-High Plains in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

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 </figure>Ivalee (Grunert) David, age 90, of Russell, Kansas, passed away January 19, 2020, in Russell.&nbsp; She was born on a farm north of Almena, Kansas, on August 2, 1929, to Charles and Viola (Clouse) Grunert. After graduation, she was united in marriage to Robert David.Ivalee was a homemaker and stay at home mom to 3 children.&nbsp; She was employed at the Steak House and was assistant manager at the Ben Franklin store in Norton, Kansas. She worked with her husband at David Electric and Plumbing business and became a representative for the Artex paint company in which she started weekly paint clubs. She owned and operated the Knick, Knack, Knook Craft and Hobby store in Russell for over 40 years.She was a member of the United Brethren Church outside of Almena until moving to Russell where she attended Otterbein Church since 1950. Ivalee enjoyed many duties with the church, helping with the shoe boxes, children’s hour, and helping in the kitchen serving meals. She was also Den mother for the Cub Scouts, she loved being room mother for several years. And was a member of the Russell Antique Club. Ivalee loved her crafts in which she was uniquely creative. She spent many hours in her garden, sewing, needlepoint, crocheting and spending time with family, friends and pets.She is survived by her son, Mike David, Russell; two daughters, Brenda Dixon and husband Ron of Fountain, Colorado and Stacey David of Russell; two grandchildren, Shawn Clark and Cara St. Peters as well as four great grandchildren, Sofia and Domonic, GiGi and Frank.Ivalee was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Robert David in 2006, her parents, brother, sister, niece and nephew.A private family service and burial will be held at Mount Herman Cemetery in Paradise Kansas on January 24th.Memorial Contributions are suggested to the Humane Society-High Plains in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Ivalee (Grunert) David

Thelma L Stark, 89, passed away on January 18, 2020 at the Shangra La
 Rehab and Living Center in Blue Springs, Missouri. She was born on 
January 21, 1930 in Geneseo, Kansas the daughter of Victor and Gertrude 
(Kruse) Splitter.

Funeral service will be on Friday, January 24, 2020, 11:00 A.M., at 
the United Methodist Church, Utica, Kansas followed by burial in the 
Utica Cemetery. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, 
Kansas, 9:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. Thursday, January 23, 2020.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Utica United Methodist Church.

Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

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 </figure>Thelma L Stark, 89, passed away on January 18, 2020 at the Shangra La
 Rehab and Living Center in Blue Springs, Missouri. She was born on 
January 21, 1930 in Geneseo, Kansas the daughter of Victor and Gertrude 
(Kruse) Splitter.Funeral service will be on Friday, January 24, 2020, 11:00 A.M., at 
the United Methodist Church, Utica, Kansas followed by burial in the 
Utica Cemetery. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, 
Kansas, 9:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. Thursday, January 23, 2020.Memorial contributions may be given to the Utica United Methodist Church.Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

Thelma L Stark

Robert C. “Bob” Malir, 87, of Wilson passed away on Saturday, January 
18, 2020.  He was born on April 16, 1932 to RC and Emma Posusta Malir on
 the family farm south of Wilson.  He attended the one room stone school
 “Ziska” in Noble Township.  Bob was in the last country school class to
 graduate when Ziska closed in the fall of 1945.  Bob attended all four 
years of high school at Wilson, graduating in the class of 1949.  He 
lived and worked on the family farm until drafted to the Army in late 
1952.  He did basic training at Ft. Chaffee, Arkansas, and then 
completed basic training at Ft. Sill Oklahoma.  He was stationed there 
when the Korean War Armistice was signed in July of 1953.


In early 1953, he was chosen to attend Ft. Sill’s non-commissioned 
leadership Academy.  Cpl. Malir’s class was composed of ninety-one men, 
each of whom was chosen by his unit commander to attend the class.  Bob 
was named honor graduate that year.


He returned home to Wilson in 1954, farmed briefly before he signed 
as career Agent with American General life Insurance Company in an 
agency in Topeka, Kansas.  He and his wife Joan formed an all-lines 
insurance agency in Wilson – later selling their business to Ellco 
Insurance Company of Lorraine, Kansas in 2000.  Bob was active with his 
local chapter of the Life Underwriters in Great Bend, Kansas.  He was 
elected state president of the Kansas Association of Life Underwriters 
which at the time consisted of 1,500 members.  As a life-long learner, 
he was among the first to earn a Chartered Life Underwriting (CLU) 
certificate by passing a three-part training program and ongoing 
bi-annual exams.  He received his CLU designation in 1975.  In 1998 he 
was asked to join the Board of Directors of Marysville Mutual Insurance 
Company, where he served for 25 years.  In 1999, Bob was named to the 
Hall of Fame of the Kansas Life Underwriters based on his work in his 
profession, and his community involvement.  


Bob was an active member of American Legion Post #262 in Wilson and 
participated with honor, in the Memorial Day services, and was an active
 member of the firing squad.  He was involved with many City of Wilson 
activities, and poured his heart and soul into the annual Czech 
Fesitval.  Bob played the clarinet for 50 years in the Wilson Czech 
Band, and participated in many aspects of this annual event.  He was 
incredibly proud of his Czech heritage and was fluent in the Czech 
language, which he loved to speak when the opportunity presented itself.
  In honor of Bob’s involvement in Czech heritage, Senator Robert Dole 
named him to the National Folklife Center’s, Board of Directors in 
Washington, D.C.  He served on this Board for the maximum 6 years, and 
met quarterly during that time in the Library of Congress.  Bob enjoyed 
reading, studying maps and details of World War II.  His two trips to 
the Czech Republic were most enjoyable since he could converse with the 
locals in the Czech Language.


Bob is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joan, of Wilson; children, 
Carol (Dean) Keiswetter of Raleigh, NC, Paul Malir (Lynn Ellen) of 
Lenexa, KS, and Lynn (Bill) Dowling of Hays, KS; eleven grandchildren, 
Thomas (Lauren) Dowling, Andrew (Laura) Dowling, Catherine (Bradley) 
Grosscup, Anthony Dowling, Christine (Allan) Thomas, Kristen Malir and 
Mathew Malir, and Spencer, Ethan, Chloe, and Addison Keiswetter; and 
eight great-grandchildren, Graham, Jack, Drew, Jane, Annie, Benjamin, 
Parker, and Grace.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 27, 2020 
at 10:00 A.M. at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson with an 
interment to follow at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery with 
military rites by Fort Riley Honor Guard and the American Legion Post 
#262. A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2020 starting at 
2:00 P.M. and going to 8:00 P.M. with a Vigil Service and Rosary 
starting at 7:00 P.M. at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Wilson.


Memorials are suggested to American Red Cross and may be sent in 
care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, PO BOX 533, Wilson, KS 67490.

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 </figure>Robert C. “Bob” Malir, 87, of Wilson passed away on Saturday, January 
18, 2020. He was born on April 16, 1932 to RC and Emma Posusta Malir on
 the family farm south of Wilson. He attended the one room stone school
 “Ziska” in Noble Township. Bob was in the last country school class to
 graduate when Ziska closed in the fall of 1945. Bob attended all four 
years of high school at Wilson, graduating in the class of 1949. He 
lived and worked on the family farm until drafted to the Army in late 
1952. He did basic training at Ft. Chaffee, Arkansas, and then 
completed basic training at Ft. Sill Oklahoma. He was stationed there 
when the Korean War Armistice was signed in July of 1953.
In early 1953, he was chosen to attend Ft. Sill’s non-commissioned 
leadership Academy. Cpl. Malir’s class was composed of ninety-one men, 
each of whom was chosen by his unit commander to attend the class. Bob 
was named honor graduate that year.
He returned home to Wilson in 1954, farmed briefly before he signed 
as career Agent with American General life Insurance Company in an 
agency in Topeka, Kansas. He and his wife Joan formed an all-lines 
insurance agency in Wilson – later selling their business to Ellco 
Insurance Company of Lorraine, Kansas in 2000. Bob was active with his 
local chapter of the Life Underwriters in Great Bend, Kansas. He was 
elected state president of the Kansas Association of Life Underwriters 
which at the time consisted of 1,500 members. As a life-long learner, 
he was among the first to earn a Chartered Life Underwriting (CLU) 
certificate by passing a three-part training program and ongoing 
bi-annual exams. He received his CLU designation in 1975. In 1998 he 
was asked to join the Board of Directors of Marysville Mutual Insurance 
Company, where he served for 25 years. In 1999, Bob was named to the 
Hall of Fame of the Kansas Life Underwriters based on his work in his 
profession, and his community involvement. 
Bob was an active member of American Legion Post #262 in Wilson and 
participated with honor, in the Memorial Day services, and was an active
 member of the firing squad. He was involved with many City of Wilson 
activities, and poured his heart and soul into the annual Czech 
Fesitval. Bob played the clarinet for 50 years in the Wilson Czech 
Band, and participated in many aspects of this annual event. He was 
incredibly proud of his Czech heritage and was fluent in the Czech 
language, which he loved to speak when the opportunity presented itself.
 In honor of Bob’s involvement in Czech heritage, Senator Robert Dole 
named him to the National Folklife Center’s, Board of Directors in 
Washington, D.C. He served on this Board for the maximum 6 years, and 
met quarterly during that time in the Library of Congress. Bob enjoyed 
reading, studying maps and details of World War II. His two trips to 
the Czech Republic were most enjoyable since he could converse with the 
locals in the Czech Language.
Bob is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joan, of Wilson; children, 
Carol (Dean) Keiswetter of Raleigh, NC, Paul Malir (Lynn Ellen) of 
Lenexa, KS, and Lynn (Bill) Dowling of Hays, KS; eleven grandchildren, 
Thomas (Lauren) Dowling, Andrew (Laura) Dowling, Catherine (Bradley) 
Grosscup, Anthony Dowling, Christine (Allan) Thomas, Kristen Malir and 
Mathew Malir, and Spencer, Ethan, Chloe, and Addison Keiswetter; and 
eight great-grandchildren, Graham, Jack, Drew, Jane, Annie, Benjamin, 
Parker, and Grace.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 27, 2020 
at 10:00 A.M. at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson with an 
interment to follow at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery with 
military rites by Fort Riley Honor Guard and the American Legion Post 
#262. A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2020 starting at 
2:00 P.M. and going to 8:00 P.M. with a Vigil Service and Rosary 
starting at 7:00 P.M. at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Wilson.
Memorials are suggested to American Red Cross and may be sent in 
care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, PO BOX 533, Wilson, KS 67490.

Robert 'Bob' Malir

John M. 
Walmsley, 68, Minneapolis, died suddenly on Monday, January 20, 2020 
near Traer.&nbsp; John was born August 22, 1951 in Salina to Walter and Lois 
(Johnson) Walmsley.

He was a 
1969 graduate of Minneapolis High School and he taught diesel mechanic 
classes at Salina Vo-Tech for two years.&nbsp; John was the owner and 
operator or Walmsley Trucking for over 30 years.&nbsp;

Survivors
 are his children, Jason (Amanda) Walmsley, Jennifer (Garet) 
Fitzpatrick, Kathy (Shelby Atwell) Walmsley, Tarin (Dave) Hauck, and 
Misha Walmsley; fiancé, Lucy Boucher; brother, Tom (Marla) Walmsley; 
sister, Kathy (John) Eck; and eleven grandchildren.

Visitation
 will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Thursday, January 23 at Wilson 
Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Memorial services will be at 10:30 
A.M., Friday, January 24 at Antioch Baptist Church, Ada.&nbsp; The family 
kindly requests no flowers and ask that memorials may be made to the Ada
 Community Building and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral 
Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467.

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 </figure>John M. 
Walmsley, 68, Minneapolis, died suddenly on Monday, January 20, 2020 
near Traer.&nbsp; John was born August 22, 1951 in Salina to Walter and Lois 
(Johnson) Walmsley.He was a 
1969 graduate of Minneapolis High School and he taught diesel mechanic 
classes at Salina Vo-Tech for two years.&nbsp; John was the owner and 
operator or Walmsley Trucking for over 30 years.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents.Survivors
 are his children, Jason (Amanda) Walmsley, Jennifer (Garet) 
Fitzpatrick, Kathy (Shelby Atwell) Walmsley, Tarin (Dave) Hauck, and 
Misha Walmsley; fiancé, Lucy Boucher; brother, Tom (Marla) Walmsley; 
sister, Kathy (John) Eck; and eleven grandchildren.Visitation
 will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Thursday, January 23 at Wilson 
Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Memorial services will be at 10:30 
A.M., Friday, January 24 at Antioch Baptist Church, Ada.&nbsp; The family 
kindly requests no flowers and ask that memorials may be made to the Ada
 Community Building and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral 
Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467.

John M. Walmsley

J. Paul Hillery, age 92, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on July 25, 1927 in Russell Springs, Kansas, the son of William H. And Ruby F. Martindale Hillery.&nbsp; Paul was a lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas and a farmer.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas and a US Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict with the rank of Tech 4th Grade.

On March 26, 1950 he married Pauline Rishel in Wichita County, Kansas.&nbsp; She passed away April 2, 1998 in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; On September 2, 2000 he married Addie Mae Strickler Collins in Abernathy,Texas.&nbsp; She passed away on May 1, 2015 in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include his Two Sons - Gregory Hillery of Scott City, Kansas, Larry Hillery of Scott City, Kansas, One Daughter - Marcia &amp; Craig Matthies of Scott City, Kansas, One Brother - Lee Hillery of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Four Grandchildren - Toby &amp; Jacki Matthies of Vacaville, California, Blakely &amp; Crystal Hillery of Fort Worth, Texas, Brittany Hillery of Hays, Kansas, Bretton Hillery of Denver, Colorado and Three Great Grandchildren - Jaslyn Hillery, Cooper Matthies and Harper Matthies.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Two Wives, One Grandson - Lucas Matthies, Two Brothers - Mark Hillery, Howard Hillery and Two Sisters - Wilma Norsworthy and Vivian Chambers.

Funeralservices will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 10:30 a.m at the Church Of The Nazarene in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. Arlen Ankle presiding.&nbsp;

Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp;

Memorials In Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Church Of The Nazarene in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday and 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

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 </figure>J. Paul Hillery, age 92, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on July 25, 1927 in Russell Springs, Kansas, the son of William H. And Ruby F. Martindale Hillery.&nbsp; Paul was a lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas and a farmer.He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas and a US Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict with the rank of Tech 4th Grade.On March 26, 1950 he married Pauline Rishel in Wichita County, Kansas.&nbsp; She passed away April 2, 1998 in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; On September 2, 2000 he married Addie Mae Strickler Collins in Abernathy,Texas.&nbsp; She passed away on May 1, 2015 in Scott City, Kansas.Survivors include his Two Sons - Gregory Hillery of Scott City, Kansas, Larry Hillery of Scott City, Kansas, One Daughter - Marcia &amp; Craig Matthies of Scott City, Kansas, One Brother - Lee Hillery of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Four Grandchildren - Toby &amp; Jacki Matthies of Vacaville, California, Blakely &amp; Crystal Hillery of Fort Worth, Texas, Brittany Hillery of Hays, Kansas, Bretton Hillery of Denver, Colorado and Three Great Grandchildren - Jaslyn Hillery, Cooper Matthies and Harper Matthies.He was preceded in death by his Parents, Two Wives, One Grandson - Lucas Matthies, Two Brothers - Mark Hillery, Howard Hillery and Two Sisters - Wilma Norsworthy and Vivian Chambers.Funeralservices will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 10:30 a.m at the Church Of The Nazarene in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. Arlen Ankle presiding.&nbsp;Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp;Memorials In Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Church Of The Nazarene in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home.Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday and 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

J. Paul Hillery

Surrounded by her loving family, Helon Deanne Burnett (aka 
Deanne/Dede), 75, passed from this world onto the next, January 19, 
2020.

A resident of Larned, Kansas, Deanne was born to community 
pillars, Helon and Brooks LaGree of Altus, Oklahoma.&nbsp; As part of an 
active family, Deanne could be found riding horses and camping under the
 stars with the Altus Round Up Club.&nbsp;&nbsp; She was also regarded for her 
artistic talent, honing her creative chops in the Glee Club, Drama Club 
and attending music summer camps in New York and Arkansas.

Deanne attended The University of Kansas, majoring in Music Therapy, a
 cutting-edge field at the time.&nbsp; After earning her Bachelor Degree at 
KU, she moved to Larned and began working as a Music Therapist at The 
Larned State Hospital.&nbsp; She married well-regarded Larned attorney, Don 
Burnett and began a legacy of devoting her life to her husband, four 
children and five grandchildren.&nbsp; She earned a reputation of being an 
avid golfer and Kansas Rookie Player of the Year in Duplicate Bridge.&nbsp; 
With her love of learning and keen intuition, Deanne took on the 
challenge of obtaining her CLVS license, lending her expertise behind 
the lens to the legal profession state-wide.

Deanne was admired for jumping into projects with both feet with her 
straight-forward manner and interest in serving others.&nbsp; Whether she was
 co-founding a junior golf program, walking/mentoring elementary school 
students or serving on the Board of the Santa Fe Trail Center Museum, 
she could always be counted on to listen and lend assistance to others 
in the community and in her own back yard.

Deanne is survived by sister: Suzanne (Bob) Kopitke, Dallas, Texas; 
brother: Brooks (Barbara) LaGree, Albuquerque, New Mexico; sister: Jane 
LaGree, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; brother: Jim (Barbara) LaGree, Edmond, 
Oklahoma; daughter: Georgia Martin, Dallas, Texas; son: Lowrey (Nikki) 
Burnett, Denver, Colorado; son: Brooks (Teresa) Burnett, Manhattan, 
Kansas; son: Jim (Lacie) Burnett, Hurricane, Utah; five grandchildren: 
Luke, Holt and Elle Martin, Dallas, Texas; Kennedy Burnett, Manhattan, 
Kansas; Tristiana Moss, Hurricane, Utah.

A Memorial Service celebrating Deanne’s life will be Saturday, 
January 25th, 11:00 a.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, 916 Main Street in 
Larned, Kansas, with Reverend Jack Singer presiding, &nbsp;followed by a 
graveside service and reception with family and friends. Visitation 9:00
 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 24 at Beckwith Mortuary, the casket 
will remain closed.

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 </figure>Surrounded by her loving family, Helon Deanne Burnett (aka 
Deanne/Dede), 75, passed from this world onto the next, January 19, 
2020.A resident of Larned, Kansas, Deanne was born to community 
pillars, Helon and Brooks LaGree of Altus, Oklahoma.&nbsp; As part of an 
active family, Deanne could be found riding horses and camping under the
 stars with the Altus Round Up Club.&nbsp;&nbsp; She was also regarded for her 
artistic talent, honing her creative chops in the Glee Club, Drama Club 
and attending music summer camps in New York and Arkansas.Deanne attended The University of Kansas, majoring in Music Therapy, a
 cutting-edge field at the time.&nbsp; After earning her Bachelor Degree at 
KU, she moved to Larned and began working as a Music Therapist at The 
Larned State Hospital.&nbsp; She married well-regarded Larned attorney, Don 
Burnett and began a legacy of devoting her life to her husband, four 
children and five grandchildren.&nbsp; She earned a reputation of being an 
avid golfer and Kansas Rookie Player of the Year in Duplicate Bridge.&nbsp; 
With her love of learning and keen intuition, Deanne took on the 
challenge of obtaining her CLVS license, lending her expertise behind 
the lens to the legal profession state-wide.Deanne was admired for jumping into projects with both feet with her 
straight-forward manner and interest in serving others.&nbsp; Whether she was
 co-founding a junior golf program, walking/mentoring elementary school 
students or serving on the Board of the Santa Fe Trail Center Museum, 
she could always be counted on to listen and lend assistance to others 
in the community and in her own back yard.Deanne is survived by sister: Suzanne (Bob) Kopitke, Dallas, Texas; 
brother: Brooks (Barbara) LaGree, Albuquerque, New Mexico; sister: Jane 
LaGree, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; brother: Jim (Barbara) LaGree, Edmond, 
Oklahoma; daughter: Georgia Martin, Dallas, Texas; son: Lowrey (Nikki) 
Burnett, Denver, Colorado; son: Brooks (Teresa) Burnett, Manhattan, 
Kansas; son: Jim (Lacie) Burnett, Hurricane, Utah; five grandchildren: 
Luke, Holt and Elle Martin, Dallas, Texas; Kennedy Burnett, Manhattan, 
Kansas; Tristiana Moss, Hurricane, Utah.A Memorial Service celebrating Deanne’s life will be Saturday, 
January 25th, 11:00 a.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, 916 Main Street in 
Larned, Kansas, with Reverend Jack Singer presiding, &nbsp;followed by a 
graveside service and reception with family and friends. Visitation 9:00
 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 24 at Beckwith Mortuary, the casket 
will remain closed.With Deanne’s love of education, memorials in lieu of flowers may be 
given to The Santa Fe Trail Center Museum in Larned, Kansas or Museum of
 the Western Prairie in Altus, Oklahoma. To send memorials in memory of 
Helon Deanne LaGree Burnett, mail c/0 Beckwith Mortuary. P.O. Box 477, 
to Larned, KS 67550.

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