Robert (Bob) Piatt, 79, of
Victoria, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Good Samaritan
Home in Ellis, Kansas, following a courageous, long-time battle with several
medical issues.&nbsp; 

Bob was born in Eureka, Kansas, to
Robert and Lois Piatt and spent his early years on the family farm, which he
remembered as being a wonderful place. He loved telling people about riding his
horse to a one-room schoolhouse in the first grade. Through his Madison years,
he credited his membership in 4-H with acquiring practical and life
lessons.&nbsp; He was also very proud of
having earned the rank of Eagle Scout during his high school years.&nbsp; 

Bob married his wife Nancy McGuire
in 1972 and they were the proud parents of Christopher and Matthew. In addition
to their own sons, they were surrogate parents to their niece Meghan McGuire
and three international exchange students, Jasmin Wusthoff, (Germany) Anita
Solheim, (Norway) and Greta Kaufeld (Germany).

Although Bob was a huge sports fan
at heart, neither son had athletic abilities to speak of.&nbsp; So he happily pivoted to sitting through
countless plays, variety shows, recitals, concerts and even the occasional
opera.

A 1962 graduate of Madison High
School, Bob continued his education earning both a Bachelor's and Master’s
degree in English and Special Education from Emporia State University. He spent
his first teaching years in Beloit and later taught at WaKeeney High School,
Gorham and Russell High School. Taking a break from teaching in 1972, Bob
worked for 10 years in Garden City for a government program known as the
Neighborhood Youth Corps before returning to education. Everywhere he worked,
he built friendships with colleagues that lasted until the end of his life. His
favorite extra-curricular responsibility was directing school productions both
in Russell and Victoria known for their zany comedy and huge casts (in which
occasionally he made a surprise cameo appearance).

A mentor and role model to
generations of students, many credited him as helping them turn their lives
around when it mattered most. His volunteer commitments included devoted
participation in the Big Brothers and Big Sisters program. He also served on the
local Board for the National Alliance for Mental Illness and the Victoria
Housing Authority.&nbsp; 

Through the years, Bob and Nancy
were known for their hospitality, welcoming dozens of actors, musicians,
comedians and other riffraff who passed through Victoria in need of room and
board. His love of animals, especially dogs, enriched his entire life.

Bob was a passionate fisherman
whose adventures took him and his many buddies to Kansas ponds, frozen
Minnesota ice waters, and Canadian lakes. Bob always had a green thumb and was
especially proud of his asparagus and tomato crops.&nbsp; An avid reader of hundreds of books, he was
known to be a formidable competitor in Trivial Pursuit.

Everyone who knew him well has
memories of his incredibly sharp sense of humor.&nbsp; He could get a laugh out of almost anyone in
his presence.

A quiet man of faith, Bob was
eternally grateful for life’s simple pleasures.&nbsp;
He was known to say “God knew what he was doing, when he planted me in
rural Kansas.”

Bob was preceded in death by his
parents, his sister Georgeann and husband Jack, and his sister Drusilla and
husband George, and niece Kathy Haworth.&nbsp;


He is survived by his wife Nancy,
son Christopher from Chicago, son Matthew and son-in-law Kevin Thornton of San
Francisco as well as a large, extended loving family and countless
friends.&nbsp; 

A celebration of life will be at
11:00 am on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral
Home.&nbsp; The family will receive friends
from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on Friday, January 3, 2025 and from 10:00 am until
service time, all at the funeral home.&nbsp;
Memorials are suggested to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ellis County,
HaysMed Hospice, or to Great Plains Theatre in Abilene.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Bob may be left
for his family at www.haysmemorial.com.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732889956586.jpeg" alt="Bob Piatt.JPG" />
 <figcaption>Bob Piatt.JPG</figcaption>
 </figure>Robert (Bob) Piatt, 79, of
Victoria, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Good Samaritan
Home in Ellis, Kansas, following a courageous, long-time battle with several
medical issues.&nbsp; Bob was born in Eureka, Kansas, to
Robert and Lois Piatt and spent his early years on the family farm, which he
remembered as being a wonderful place. He loved telling people about riding his
horse to a one-room schoolhouse in the first grade. Through his Madison years,
he credited his membership in 4-H with acquiring practical and life
lessons.&nbsp; He was also very proud of
having earned the rank of Eagle Scout during his high school years.&nbsp; Bob married his wife Nancy McGuire
in 1972 and they were the proud parents of Christopher and Matthew. In addition
to their own sons, they were surrogate parents to their niece Meghan McGuire
and three international exchange students, Jasmin Wusthoff, (Germany) Anita
Solheim, (Norway) and Greta Kaufeld (Germany).Although Bob was a huge sports fan
at heart, neither son had athletic abilities to speak of.&nbsp; So he happily pivoted to sitting through
countless plays, variety shows, recitals, concerts and even the occasional
opera.A 1962 graduate of Madison High
School, Bob continued his education earning both a Bachelor's and Master’s
degree in English and Special Education from Emporia State University. He spent
his first teaching years in Beloit and later taught at WaKeeney High School,
Gorham and Russell High School. Taking a break from teaching in 1972, Bob
worked for 10 years in Garden City for a government program known as the
Neighborhood Youth Corps before returning to education. Everywhere he worked,
he built friendships with colleagues that lasted until the end of his life. His
favorite extra-curricular responsibility was directing school productions both
in Russell and Victoria known for their zany comedy and huge casts (in which
occasionally he made a surprise cameo appearance).A mentor and role model to
generations of students, many credited him as helping them turn their lives
around when it mattered most. His volunteer commitments included devoted
participation in the Big Brothers and Big Sisters program. He also served on the
local Board for the National Alliance for Mental Illness and the Victoria
Housing Authority.&nbsp; Through the years, Bob and Nancy
were known for their hospitality, welcoming dozens of actors, musicians,
comedians and other riffraff who passed through Victoria in need of room and
board. His love of animals, especially dogs, enriched his entire life.Bob was a passionate fisherman
whose adventures took him and his many buddies to Kansas ponds, frozen
Minnesota ice waters, and Canadian lakes. Bob always had a green thumb and was
especially proud of his asparagus and tomato crops.&nbsp; An avid reader of hundreds of books, he was
known to be a formidable competitor in Trivial Pursuit.Everyone who knew him well has
memories of his incredibly sharp sense of humor.&nbsp; He could get a laugh out of almost anyone in
his presence.A quiet man of faith, Bob was
eternally grateful for life’s simple pleasures.&nbsp;
He was known to say “God knew what he was doing, when he planted me in
rural Kansas.”Bob was preceded in death by his
parents, his sister Georgeann and husband Jack, and his sister Drusilla and
husband George, and niece Kathy Haworth.&nbsp;
He is survived by his wife Nancy,
son Christopher from Chicago, son Matthew and son-in-law Kevin Thornton of San
Francisco as well as a large, extended loving family and countless
friends.&nbsp; A celebration of life will be at
11:00 am on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral
Home.&nbsp; The family will receive friends
from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on Friday, January 3, 2025 and from 10:00 am until
service time, all at the funeral home.&nbsp;
Memorials are suggested to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ellis County,
HaysMed Hospice, or to Great Plains Theatre in Abilene.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Bob may be left
for his family at www.haysmemorial.com.

Robert B 'Bob' Piatt

Click&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/category/obituaries">HERE</a>&nbsp;to view the most recent obituaries and service times from our funeral home partners.

<a href="https://hayspost.com/pages/corrections-about-us">Click HERE for the Hays Post obituary policy.&nbsp;</a>

<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/45c326ac-a856-480a-b491-0312e5d43c5c">Find our obituary posting policy by clicking here.</a>

<div></div>Click&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/category/obituaries">HERE</a>&nbsp;to view the most recent obituaries and service times from our funeral home partners.<a href="https://hayspost.com/pages/corrections-about-us">Click HERE for the Hays Post obituary policy.&nbsp;</a><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/7/1561995642681.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/45c326ac-a856-480a-b491-0312e5d43c5c">Find our obituary posting policy by clicking here.</a>

Recent obituaries and service times

Angeline Marie “Angie” Green, 96,
of Russell, Kansas, died surrounded by her loved ones, on Friday, November 22,
2024, at the Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell.

Angie was born on July 03,1928, in
Russell County, Kansas, the daughter of David C. and Amelia (Ehrlich)
Ehrlich.&nbsp; She grew up on the family farm
east of Russell and attended rural Russell County schools.&nbsp; She met, fell in love and was united in
marriage to Everett James Green on April 20, 1962, in Hastings, Nebraska.&nbsp; From this union Angie and Everett were
blessed with two children, Lionel and Gwenna.&nbsp;
Angie enjoyed being a full-time wife, mother and homemaker while her
children were young.&nbsp; Later in life she
worked as a hostess with Gutierrez Restaurant in Russell for many years. &nbsp;Angie was a lifelong member of St. John
Lutheran Church in Russell. She was most passionate about working as a senior
companion for 22 years working with the elderly.&nbsp; She was also on the Senior Companion Advisory
Board for many years and in 2008, received the Volunteer of the year award.&nbsp; She enjoyed helping elderly residents at
Wheatland Nursing Center for many years.&nbsp;
She loved spending time with her dogs and walking them, preparing Sunday
dinners for her family, cooking and baking.&nbsp;
Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.

The surviving family includes her
son Lionel Green and Gwenna Green and fiancé Roger Podlena all &nbsp;of Russell, Kansas; sister in-law Twyla
Ehrlich of Russell, Kansas; nieces Tori Hall and husband Roy of Russell, Kansas
and Tami Ehrlich of Manhattan, Kansas; great niece Halle Anderson and husband
Colton of Russell, Kansas; and her beloved dog Poppi.

She was preceded in death by her
parents, husband Everett on February 17, 1997, and brother Dale Ehrlich.

Cremation has been selected by the family and a memorial service to celebrate Angie’s life will be held at 2 P.M. on Monday, December 02, 2024, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas. Family will greet guests from 1 P.M. to service time and after the service on Monday, December 2nd. The family has requested memorials be given to St. John Lutheran Church of Russell, Kansas, and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732571613069.jpeg" alt="Angie Green.jpg" />
 <figcaption>Angie Green.jpg</figcaption>
 </figure>Angeline Marie “Angie” Green, 96,
of Russell, Kansas, died surrounded by her loved ones, on Friday, November 22,
2024, at the Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell.Angie was born on July 03,1928, in
Russell County, Kansas, the daughter of David C. and Amelia (Ehrlich)
Ehrlich.&nbsp; She grew up on the family farm
east of Russell and attended rural Russell County schools.&nbsp; She met, fell in love and was united in
marriage to Everett James Green on April 20, 1962, in Hastings, Nebraska.&nbsp; From this union Angie and Everett were
blessed with two children, Lionel and Gwenna.&nbsp;
Angie enjoyed being a full-time wife, mother and homemaker while her
children were young.&nbsp; Later in life she
worked as a hostess with Gutierrez Restaurant in Russell for many years. &nbsp;Angie was a lifelong member of St. John
Lutheran Church in Russell. She was most passionate about working as a senior
companion for 22 years working with the elderly.&nbsp; She was also on the Senior Companion Advisory
Board for many years and in 2008, received the Volunteer of the year award.&nbsp; She enjoyed helping elderly residents at
Wheatland Nursing Center for many years.&nbsp;
She loved spending time with her dogs and walking them, preparing Sunday
dinners for her family, cooking and baking.&nbsp;
Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.The surviving family includes her
son Lionel Green and Gwenna Green and fiancé Roger Podlena all &nbsp;of Russell, Kansas; sister in-law Twyla
Ehrlich of Russell, Kansas; nieces Tori Hall and husband Roy of Russell, Kansas
and Tami Ehrlich of Manhattan, Kansas; great niece Halle Anderson and husband
Colton of Russell, Kansas; and her beloved dog Poppi.She was preceded in death by her
parents, husband Everett on February 17, 1997, and brother Dale Ehrlich.Cremation has been selected by the family and a memorial service to celebrate Angie’s life will be held at 2 P.M. on Monday, December 02, 2024, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas. Family will greet guests from 1 P.M. to service time and after the service on Monday, December 2nd. The family has requested memorials be given to St. John Lutheran Church of Russell, Kansas, and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Angeline "Angie" Green

Ruby Ellen McAdoo Smith Coleman, age 77, of Norman, Oklahoma passed away on November 19, 2024. She was born August 8, 1947, to Stewart Leslie McAdoo and Josie Edna McAdoo (Vanhoutan) in Stockton, KS. She is the 7th child of 11 children.

Ruby went to school in Russell her whole life. She went to Fossil Creek school and graduated from Russell High School in 1966. She met Keith Smith in 1965 and married in 1966. In this union they had 4 daughters. They later divorced. She met and married Donald Coleman and had one daughter in the marriage. They later divorced.

Ruby lived in a numerous places. Albert, KS for 7 years, Arapahoe, NE for 10 years, Otis-Bison area for 3 years, Russell from 1984-2011. From Russell she moved to the Great Bend area for 9 years before making her home in Norman, Oklahoma. She enjoyed quilting, bowling, writing poetry, sewing, doing word searches, drawing and painting, playing her games on her IPAD, coloring, and watching Hallmark Movies.

She attended beauty school right after high school. She worked in healthcare for many years. She cleaned and drove the city bus for Russell for many years. She worked in convenience stores and a grocery store, as well as a department store. Her last job was driving people to and from their appointments. She loved being able to help people.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. She was an active member of several congregations, the longest being First Southern Baptist Church of Russell, KS. She was also a girl scout leader. A member of Women’s auxiliary, Quilts of Valor, and the American Legion.

Ruby is proceeded in death by her parents, her sisters Alice Zordel and Martha Batman (Charles still living), brothers Leslie McAdoo (Judy still living) and Stewart McAdoo (Janet deceased). She is survived by her children: Sherry Fleming and Pamela Smith of Norman, Oklahoma, Regina Jacobs of Hays, KS, Sarah Smith-Orr of Topeka, KS and Stacey (Duncan) Holley of Hays, KS; 12 grandchildren: Marcus (Jen), Tricia, Tony Jr, Chyna, Timothy, Afrika, DaShawn, Khalil, Marla, Tamia, Donatello, Stefan. 12 Great Grandchildren: Eric, Darious, Javontae, Brayleigh, Genesis, Brysen, Maliyah, Tiana, Miles, Monroe, Jude, Sloane; siblings Josie Doty (Larry deceased), Evelyn Monroe (Leroy deceased), Mary Pollock, Edna Coyle (Robert), William McAdoo (Carol), Larry McAdoo (Darlene). And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins.

The family is having a celebration of life service on December 7, 2024, in Russell, KS at the Elks Lodge from 10-2. There will be a short service with lunch afterwards. It is a potluck event. Please reach out to the family to let us know what you are bringing. We are also asking that people share some memories and words about Ruby.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732647267718.png" alt="Ruby Coleman.png" />
 <figcaption>Ruby Coleman.png</figcaption>
 </figure>Ruby Ellen McAdoo Smith Coleman, age 77, of Norman, Oklahoma passed away on November 19, 2024. She was born August 8, 1947, to Stewart Leslie McAdoo and Josie Edna McAdoo (Vanhoutan) in Stockton, KS. She is the 7th child of 11 children.Ruby went to school in Russell her whole life. She went to Fossil Creek school and graduated from Russell High School in 1966. She met Keith Smith in 1965 and married in 1966. In this union they had 4 daughters. They later divorced. She met and married Donald Coleman and had one daughter in the marriage. They later divorced.Ruby lived in a numerous places. Albert, KS for 7 years, Arapahoe, NE for 10 years, Otis-Bison area for 3 years, Russell from 1984-2011. From Russell she moved to the Great Bend area for 9 years before making her home in Norman, Oklahoma. She enjoyed quilting, bowling, writing poetry, sewing, doing word searches, drawing and painting, playing her games on her IPAD, coloring, and watching Hallmark Movies.She attended beauty school right after high school. She worked in healthcare for many years. She cleaned and drove the city bus for Russell for many years. She worked in convenience stores and a grocery store, as well as a department store. Her last job was driving people to and from their appointments. She loved being able to help people.She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. She was an active member of several congregations, the longest being First Southern Baptist Church of Russell, KS. She was also a girl scout leader. A member of Women’s auxiliary, Quilts of Valor, and the American Legion.Ruby is proceeded in death by her parents, her sisters Alice Zordel and Martha Batman (Charles still living), brothers Leslie McAdoo (Judy still living) and Stewart McAdoo (Janet deceased). She is survived by her children: Sherry Fleming and Pamela Smith of Norman, Oklahoma, Regina Jacobs of Hays, KS, Sarah Smith-Orr of Topeka, KS and Stacey (Duncan) Holley of Hays, KS; 12 grandchildren: Marcus (Jen), Tricia, Tony Jr, Chyna, Timothy, Afrika, DaShawn, Khalil, Marla, Tamia, Donatello, Stefan. 12 Great Grandchildren: Eric, Darious, Javontae, Brayleigh, Genesis, Brysen, Maliyah, Tiana, Miles, Monroe, Jude, Sloane; siblings Josie Doty (Larry deceased), Evelyn Monroe (Leroy deceased), Mary Pollock, Edna Coyle (Robert), William McAdoo (Carol), Larry McAdoo (Darlene). And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins.The family is having a celebration of life service on December 7, 2024, in Russell, KS at the Elks Lodge from 10-2. There will be a short service with lunch afterwards. It is a potluck event. Please reach out to the family to let us know what you are bringing. We are also asking that people share some memories and words about Ruby.

Ruby Ellen McAdoo Smith Coleman

Mary
Louise (Fellers) Pennington, 97, a longtime resident of Graham County, died Nov.
24, 2024 in Broomfield, CO. 

Mary
Lou was born on Aug. 9, 1927 in Hays, KS to Harvey Webster Fellers and Mary A.
(Dague) Fellers, the fifth of six children. 

Mary
Lou graduated from Hays High School in May 1945, four months before the end of
World War II. She enrolled that fall at Fort Hays State College where she developed
her lifelong passion for English literature and grammar. 

At
Fort Hays, Mary Lou was president of Women’s Leadership, the feature writer for
the college newspaper and a member of the Delta Sigma Epsilon sorority. She was
also a Tigerette, a member of the student council and played violin in the
college orchestra. She also played the female lead in several college theater
productions, receiving critical acclaim.

While
in college, Mary Lou met the love of her life, Russell Pennington, who was
attending college after having served in the U.S. Navy. They were married on
Aug. 25, 1949, shortly after her college graduation, in the Hays United
Methodist Church. It was a marriage that would last&nbsp; 73 years until Russell’s death in February 2023.

After
Russell’s graduation the following year, they moved to Rozel, Kansas where Mary
Lou taught high school English and Russell was principal of the grade school.

After
three years in Rozel, they moved to the Pennington family farm north of Bogue
so Russell could share farming responsibilities with his brother, Walter. Here,
Russell and Mary Lou began a family: Russell Mark was born in 1954 and William
Dane was born in 1956. The young family moved to Bogue in the spring of 1958. They
built their “forever” home in Bogue in 1961 and lived in it for 58 years.&nbsp; 

Also
in 1961, Mary Lou began teaching English literature at Palco High School, which
she enjoyed immensely. She loved her students and they loved her back. She not
only instilled in her students a love of great literature, but, because she was
among the youngest teachers on staff, she was frequently sought out for advice on
how to handle a student’s latest relationship crisis.

In
1964, she began teaching 7th and 8th grade English
literature and grammar in the Bogue Grade School. Thus began generations of
Bogue students who, for the first five minutes of every class, listened to Mary
Lou read “Old Yeller” and “Savage Sam” in seventh grade. In eighth grade, at
her request to the school board, her students made the leap to reading Shakespeare’s
“Julius Caesar.” For the rest of her life, on each March 15, Mary Lou would hear
former students shout, “Mrs. Pennington! It’s the Ides of March!” She loved it.

After
retiring from teaching full-time in 1990, Mary Lou was a substitute teacher at
the Bogue Grade School and Hill City High School where she exposed another
generation of students to good grammar and great literature.

Because
of their advancing age, in June 2019 Mary Lou and Russell moved to the Sunrise
Assisted Living facility in Broomfield, CO, just four blocks from their son and
daughter-in-law, Dane and Sandy.

Mary
Lou was an avid reader and enjoyed memorizing poetry. Well into her 90s she
could recite by heart the 1,000-word epic poem, The Highwayman, by Alfred
Noyes. On her deathbed, she mouthed the words as her sons and grandsons read
the poem to her.

Mary
Lou was a member of the Bogue United Methodist Church. She often said her
favorite scripture was the 23rd Psalm, especially the line “My cup
runneth over.” She served on the church’s administrative council as well as on
the board of trustees. She taught the adult Builders’ Sunday School Class for 58
years. She served on the Bogue City Council, the Graham County Arts Council and
the Graham County Library Board. She served as a state officer of the Kansas
Rural Letter Carriers Auxiliary. Mary Lou was a member of the Bogue TPM Club,
the United Methodist Women and Delta Kappa Gamma.

Survivors
include Mark and his wife, Josie, of Pittsburgh, PA; Dane and his wife, Sandy, of
Superior, CO, and their three sons: Grant; Tyler and his wife, Brittany; Connor
and his wife, Rachael, and their toddler son Grady. All three grandsons live in
the Denver area. 

Preceding
Mary Lou in death were her husband, Russell; her parents, Harvey and Mary
Fellers; her sisters, Ila Fern Crumrine, Marjorie Mowry, Dorothy Hill and
Winnie Rector, and her brother, Warren.

Funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 at the Bogue United Methodist
Church with Pastor Julie Truhlar and Mary Lou’s nephew, Steve Hill, officiating.
The public is invited for a final viewing at 9:15 a.m. at the church, prior to
the service.

Burial
will be in the Wildhorse Township Cemetery in Bogue. Memorials may be given to
the Bogue United Methodist Church, Bogue, Kansas, 67625.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732733522532.jpeg" alt="Mary Lou Pennington.jpg" />
 <figcaption>Mary Lou Pennington.jpg</figcaption>
 </figure>Mary
Louise (Fellers) Pennington, 97, a longtime resident of Graham County, died Nov.
24, 2024 in Broomfield, CO. Mary
Lou was born on Aug. 9, 1927 in Hays, KS to Harvey Webster Fellers and Mary A.
(Dague) Fellers, the fifth of six children. Mary
Lou graduated from Hays High School in May 1945, four months before the end of
World War II. She enrolled that fall at Fort Hays State College where she developed
her lifelong passion for English literature and grammar. At
Fort Hays, Mary Lou was president of Women’s Leadership, the feature writer for
the college newspaper and a member of the Delta Sigma Epsilon sorority. She was
also a Tigerette, a member of the student council and played violin in the
college orchestra. She also played the female lead in several college theater
productions, receiving critical acclaim.While
in college, Mary Lou met the love of her life, Russell Pennington, who was
attending college after having served in the U.S. Navy. They were married on
Aug. 25, 1949, shortly after her college graduation, in the Hays United
Methodist Church. It was a marriage that would last&nbsp; 73 years until Russell’s death in February 2023.After
Russell’s graduation the following year, they moved to Rozel, Kansas where Mary
Lou taught high school English and Russell was principal of the grade school.After
three years in Rozel, they moved to the Pennington family farm north of Bogue
so Russell could share farming responsibilities with his brother, Walter. Here,
Russell and Mary Lou began a family: Russell Mark was born in 1954 and William
Dane was born in 1956. The young family moved to Bogue in the spring of 1958. They
built their “forever” home in Bogue in 1961 and lived in it for 58 years.&nbsp; Also
in 1961, Mary Lou began teaching English literature at Palco High School, which
she enjoyed immensely. She loved her students and they loved her back. She not
only instilled in her students a love of great literature, but, because she was
among the youngest teachers on staff, she was frequently sought out for advice on
how to handle a student’s latest relationship crisis.In
1964, she began teaching 7th and 8th grade English
literature and grammar in the Bogue Grade School. Thus began generations of
Bogue students who, for the first five minutes of every class, listened to Mary
Lou read “Old Yeller” and “Savage Sam” in seventh grade. In eighth grade, at
her request to the school board, her students made the leap to reading Shakespeare’s
“Julius Caesar.” For the rest of her life, on each March 15, Mary Lou would hear
former students shout, “Mrs. Pennington! It’s the Ides of March!” She loved it.After
retiring from teaching full-time in 1990, Mary Lou was a substitute teacher at
the Bogue Grade School and Hill City High School where she exposed another
generation of students to good grammar and great literature.Because
of their advancing age, in June 2019 Mary Lou and Russell moved to the Sunrise
Assisted Living facility in Broomfield, CO, just four blocks from their son and
daughter-in-law, Dane and Sandy.Mary
Lou was an avid reader and enjoyed memorizing poetry. Well into her 90s she
could recite by heart the 1,000-word epic poem, The Highwayman, by Alfred
Noyes. On her deathbed, she mouthed the words as her sons and grandsons read
the poem to her.Mary
Lou was a member of the Bogue United Methodist Church. She often said her
favorite scripture was the 23rd Psalm, especially the line “My cup
runneth over.” She served on the church’s administrative council as well as on
the board of trustees. She taught the adult Builders’ Sunday School Class for 58
years. She served on the Bogue City Council, the Graham County Arts Council and
the Graham County Library Board. She served as a state officer of the Kansas
Rural Letter Carriers Auxiliary. Mary Lou was a member of the Bogue TPM Club,
the United Methodist Women and Delta Kappa Gamma.Survivors
include Mark and his wife, Josie, of Pittsburgh, PA; Dane and his wife, Sandy, of
Superior, CO, and their three sons: Grant; Tyler and his wife, Brittany; Connor
and his wife, Rachael, and their toddler son Grady. All three grandsons live in
the Denver area. Preceding
Mary Lou in death were her husband, Russell; her parents, Harvey and Mary
Fellers; her sisters, Ila Fern Crumrine, Marjorie Mowry, Dorothy Hill and
Winnie Rector, and her brother, Warren.Funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 at the Bogue United Methodist
Church with Pastor Julie Truhlar and Mary Lou’s nephew, Steve Hill, officiating.
The public is invited for a final viewing at 9:15 a.m. at the church, prior to
the service.Burial
will be in the Wildhorse Township Cemetery in Bogue. Memorials may be given to
the Bogue United Methodist Church, Bogue, Kansas, 67625.

Mary Lou Pennington 

Dale L. Wing, 89, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Saturday,
November 23, 2024 at HaysMed.

Dale was born to parents Lester and Emma Mae (King) Wing on
November 14, 1935, in Cimarron, Kansas. The family relocated to Hays, where he
graduated from Hays High School and Fort Hays State University. He worked for
the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and as Ellis County
Environmental Zoning Administrator.

Dale married Mary Ann Erbert on November 23, 1957. They had five
children;&nbsp;Les (Treasa) Wing,
Kingman, Kansas; Peggy Wing Stramel, Hays, Kansas;&nbsp;Marilee Wing, Lone Tree, Colorado; Karen Wing Von
Hoene, Highlands Ranch, Colorado; and Amy Wing, Lawrence, Kansas. He was a
grandfather to Tyler (Rhonda) Wing, Sean (Barbara Peters) Wing, Alex Wing, Jack
Von Hoene and Anna Von Hoene, and a great-grandfather to Allison Wing, Isabella
Wing, Victoria Wing and Evelyn Wing.

He is survived by his immediate family, his brother David (Doris)
Wing, and sisters-in-law Alice Wing and Sharon Wing. He was predeceased by his
parents, brothers Jimmy, Bill and Kenny Wing, and his son-in-law Robert Von
Hoene.

In his heart and in his spare time, Dale was a cowboy. He spent
every moment he could pursuing that passion. From his musings: "There was
a tempo of tranquility as the filly's stride covered the ground in a rolling
motion.&nbsp;Hoofbeats resounded
hollowly on the prairie sod. Saddle leather rubbed out that special sound that
only comes from the flexing of a saddle in cadence with a horse's stride. The
ache of mind and body seem to melt away as nature's peace wraps around you and
you drift from man's world."

We are grateful to the staff at HaysMed for the kind care provided
to him over the last months.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish to honor his life are asked to
make donations to local charities that aid citizens of Hays.

Dale was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

Services in care of Keithley Funeral Homes~Brock’s Chapel, 2509
Vine, Hays, Kansas.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732647129223.jpeg" alt="DaleWing.jpg" />
 <figcaption>DaleWing.jpg</figcaption>
 </figure>Dale L. Wing, 89, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Saturday,
November 23, 2024 at HaysMed.Dale was born to parents Lester and Emma Mae (King) Wing on
November 14, 1935, in Cimarron, Kansas. The family relocated to Hays, where he
graduated from Hays High School and Fort Hays State University. He worked for
the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and as Ellis County
Environmental Zoning Administrator.Dale married Mary Ann Erbert on November 23, 1957. They had five
children;&nbsp;Les (Treasa) Wing,
Kingman, Kansas; Peggy Wing Stramel, Hays, Kansas;&nbsp;Marilee Wing, Lone Tree, Colorado; Karen Wing Von
Hoene, Highlands Ranch, Colorado; and Amy Wing, Lawrence, Kansas. He was a
grandfather to Tyler (Rhonda) Wing, Sean (Barbara Peters) Wing, Alex Wing, Jack
Von Hoene and Anna Von Hoene, and a great-grandfather to Allison Wing, Isabella
Wing, Victoria Wing and Evelyn Wing.He is survived by his immediate family, his brother David (Doris)
Wing, and sisters-in-law Alice Wing and Sharon Wing. He was predeceased by his
parents, brothers Jimmy, Bill and Kenny Wing, and his son-in-law Robert Von
Hoene.In his heart and in his spare time, Dale was a cowboy. He spent
every moment he could pursuing that passion. From his musings: "There was
a tempo of tranquility as the filly's stride covered the ground in a rolling
motion.&nbsp;Hoofbeats resounded
hollowly on the prairie sod. Saddle leather rubbed out that special sound that
only comes from the flexing of a saddle in cadence with a horse's stride. The
ache of mind and body seem to melt away as nature's peace wraps around you and
you drift from man's world."We are grateful to the staff at HaysMed for the kind care provided
to him over the last months.In lieu of flowers, those who wish to honor his life are asked to
make donations to local charities that aid citizens of Hays.Dale was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.Services in care of Keithley Funeral Homes~Brock’s Chapel, 2509
Vine, Hays, Kansas.

Dale L. Wing

Don E.
Scantlin, 74, Hays, died Saturday, November 23, 2024 at HaysMed.

He was born
October 25, 1950 in Pratt, the son of Edmund E. and Edith M. (McIntire)
Scantlin.&nbsp; Don was a graduate of Pratt
High School with the class of 1968, and he earned an Associate Degree from
Barton County Community College.&nbsp; In 1972, he was united in marriage to
Debra Wisdom and to this union were born two children, Ron and Amber.&nbsp; He later married Carolyn S. (Nicholson)
McCollum on December 16, 2001 in Hays, and they celebrated nearly 23 years of
marriage.&nbsp; Don worked various jobs, which
included law enforcement and hauling grain for WaKeeney Trucking.&nbsp; He was an avid reader, loved his precious
dogs, Xabbu and Willie, and enjoyed listening to music, fishing, deer hunting,
and indulging in cookies, ice cream and other delicious desserts.&nbsp; He was devoted to his family and a proud
grandpa who taught many of his grandchildren how to tie their shoes and how to
drive.

Survivors include his wife Carolyn of Hays, two sons, Ron
Scantlin and wife Gosia of Winter Garden, FL, Chance McCollum, three daughters,
Amber Jarriel and husband Billy of Augusta, GA, Dawn Malott of Hays, and Shana
Pittenger and husband Todd of Salina, a brother, Mike Scantlin and wife Angie
of Lafayette, IN, 15 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant
sister, Edieta.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 am on Friday, November 29, 2024 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Rick Claiborn officiating. Inurnment will follow in Fort Hays Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 9:30 am until service time. Memorials are suggested to Hope Lodge Kansas City or Tunnels to Towers Foundation. Condolences and memories of Don may be shared with his family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732570715156.jpeg" alt="Don Scantlin.jpg" />
 <figcaption>Don Scantlin.jpg</figcaption>
 </figure>Don E.
Scantlin, 74, Hays, died Saturday, November 23, 2024 at HaysMed.He was born
October 25, 1950 in Pratt, the son of Edmund E. and Edith M. (McIntire)
Scantlin.&nbsp; Don was a graduate of Pratt
High School with the class of 1968, and he earned an Associate Degree from
Barton County Community College.&nbsp; In 1972, he was united in marriage to
Debra Wisdom and to this union were born two children, Ron and Amber.&nbsp; He later married Carolyn S. (Nicholson)
McCollum on December 16, 2001 in Hays, and they celebrated nearly 23 years of
marriage.&nbsp; Don worked various jobs, which
included law enforcement and hauling grain for WaKeeney Trucking.&nbsp; He was an avid reader, loved his precious
dogs, Xabbu and Willie, and enjoyed listening to music, fishing, deer hunting,
and indulging in cookies, ice cream and other delicious desserts.&nbsp; He was devoted to his family and a proud
grandpa who taught many of his grandchildren how to tie their shoes and how to
drive.Survivors include his wife Carolyn of Hays, two sons, Ron
Scantlin and wife Gosia of Winter Garden, FL, Chance McCollum, three daughters,
Amber Jarriel and husband Billy of Augusta, GA, Dawn Malott of Hays, and Shana
Pittenger and husband Todd of Salina, a brother, Mike Scantlin and wife Angie
of Lafayette, IN, 15 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant
sister, Edieta.Funeral services will be at 10:30 am on Friday, November 29, 2024 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Rick Claiborn officiating. Inurnment will follow in Fort Hays Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 9:30 am until service time. Memorials are suggested to Hope Lodge Kansas City or Tunnels to Towers Foundation. Condolences and memories of Don may be shared with his family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>.

Don E Scantlin

Jack Danforth Mock passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas at the age of 94. He was born on November 13, 1930, in Turkville, Kansas to the late Albert and Charlotte (Stein) Mock. On July 25, 1948, Jack was united in marriage to Betty (Burkholder) in Plainville. Jack and Betty were married for 69 years and from that union they were blessed with five children.

Jack grew up on the Saline River and then moved to Plainville at the age of 8 years old. He graduated from Plainville High School with the Class 1948 alongside the love of his life, Betty. Jack was a faithful member of the First Christian Church where he spent many years serving as an elder. He also served his community as a member of the school board for USD 270. Jack was a hardworking man always working two jobs. Most notably though, his life’s work as an Oilfield Mechanic for Phillips Petroleum served his family well until his retirement.

Jack displayed great joy in serving others, whether it was visiting with the nursing home residents and shut-ins, offering a helping hand to strangers, or bringing his children or grandchildren a special treat that only he would give. Serving others was where his cup overflowed and spilled out the love of Jesus to all who knew him. Jack was unafraid to engage in lifelong stories with strangers, often resulting in a newfound friendship or connection. His routine coffee visits with lifelong friends at Crawford’s Supply were something he looked forward to. He was a man of routine, and that routine began with God’s word and prayer every morning. To know him was to love him. Jack was selected as the Grand Marshall for the Paradise Creek Festival 2024 where he led the parade driven by his great-grandson, Ben. He was known as a gentle man with the kindest eyes and a smile that could warm any room. His laugh usually came with tears with the hope that you’d laugh right along with him, and he made that easy to do. His deep gratitude for life was humbling, never complaining about today’s troubles or tomorrow's worries. He knew he was a blessed man, and his family was blessed by his immense love and protection.

Jack is survived by his sons, Marc Mock and wife Melody of Hays, Greg Mock and wife Angela of Colorado Springs, CO, Brad Mock and wife Pat Martin of Johnston, IA, and Phil Mock and wife Cinthia of Oklahoma City, OK; daughter, Leasa Hrabe and husband Roger of Plainville; sisters, Charlene Meistrell of Plainville and Judy Armstrong of California; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Charlotte Mock; wife, Betty Mock; brothers, Tom Mock and Norman Mock; and sister, Bernice Matson.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the First Christian Church in Plainville. Burial will follow in the Plainville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the First Christian Church in Plainville.

Memorials are suggested to Redbud Village or First Christian Church and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732481918136.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Jack Danforth Mock passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas at the age of 94. He was born on November 13, 1930, in Turkville, Kansas to the late Albert and Charlotte (Stein) Mock. On July 25, 1948, Jack was united in marriage to Betty (Burkholder) in Plainville. Jack and Betty were married for 69 years and from that union they were blessed with five children.Jack grew up on the Saline River and then moved to Plainville at the age of 8 years old. He graduated from Plainville High School with the Class 1948 alongside the love of his life, Betty. Jack was a faithful member of the First Christian Church where he spent many years serving as an elder. He also served his community as a member of the school board for USD 270. Jack was a hardworking man always working two jobs. Most notably though, his life’s work as an Oilfield Mechanic for Phillips Petroleum served his family well until his retirement.Jack displayed great joy in serving others, whether it was visiting with the nursing home residents and shut-ins, offering a helping hand to strangers, or bringing his children or grandchildren a special treat that only he would give. Serving others was where his cup overflowed and spilled out the love of Jesus to all who knew him. Jack was unafraid to engage in lifelong stories with strangers, often resulting in a newfound friendship or connection. His routine coffee visits with lifelong friends at Crawford’s Supply were something he looked forward to. He was a man of routine, and that routine began with God’s word and prayer every morning. To know him was to love him. Jack was selected as the Grand Marshall for the Paradise Creek Festival 2024 where he led the parade driven by his great-grandson, Ben. He was known as a gentle man with the kindest eyes and a smile that could warm any room. His laugh usually came with tears with the hope that you’d laugh right along with him, and he made that easy to do. His deep gratitude for life was humbling, never complaining about today’s troubles or tomorrow's worries. He knew he was a blessed man, and his family was blessed by his immense love and protection.Jack is survived by his sons, Marc Mock and wife Melody of Hays, Greg Mock and wife Angela of Colorado Springs, CO, Brad Mock and wife Pat Martin of Johnston, IA, and Phil Mock and wife Cinthia of Oklahoma City, OK; daughter, Leasa Hrabe and husband Roger of Plainville; sisters, Charlene Meistrell of Plainville and Judy Armstrong of California; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Charlotte Mock; wife, Betty Mock; brothers, Tom Mock and Norman Mock; and sister, Bernice Matson.A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the First Christian Church in Plainville. Burial will follow in the Plainville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the First Christian Church in Plainville.Memorials are suggested to Redbud Village or First Christian Church and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663.Online condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com

Jack Danforth Mock

Phyllis Jean Otter, 83, of Norton, KS passed away November 21, 2024 at the Andbe Home in Norton. She was born February 8, 1941 at her family home in Lenora, KS to Budd and Verla (St. Clair) Tyrrell.

Phyllis was a 1961 graduate of Lenora Rural High School. On January 25, 1964, Phyllis and Francis Otter were united in marriage at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in New Almelo. She was a deeply caring and devoted woman, whose impact stretched far beyond her husband, children, and grandchildren. Her nurturing spirit likely created a lasting legacy in her community, touching the lives of many who were blessed to know her. In her spare time, she enjoyed unwinding with her favorite daytime stories, cheering on KU basketball, and catching up with her many friends. She had a passion for collecting angel figurines, a hobby that brought her great joy and a sense of peace. Phyllis was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, where she helped with funeral dinners and was a CCD Teacher.

Phyllis is survived by her husband of 60 years, Francis; children: Tammy (Ralph) Garcia of Pueblo West, CO, Kerri (Valentin) Hernandez of Garden City, KS, David Otter of Norton, KS, Joan (Victor) Winter of Hoxie, KS, Judy (Kirby) Garrison of Hays, KS, and Patricia Otter of Norton, KS; sisters, Patricia Herman of Bel Aire, KS, June (Jim) Dwyer of Glasco, KS, and Elaine Simoneau of Goodland, KS; 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Darryl Tyrrell; sister, Paulette Moreland; father and mother-in-law, Albert and Sophia Otter; brothers and sisters-in-law, Verle Herman, Robert Simoneau, Virginia Tyrrell, Mary Agnes and Mike Schamberger, Gerard and Julia Otter, Conrad and Charlotte Otter, and Gilbert Otter.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 am Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in New Almelo, KS. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 pm at the New Almelo Gymnasium on Tuesday, November 26 with a Rosary following at 7:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph Cemetery Fund or the Andbe Home and sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.plumergobber.com/">www.plumergobber.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732398928380.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Phyllis Jean Otter, 83, of Norton, KS passed away November 21, 2024 at the Andbe Home in Norton. She was born February 8, 1941 at her family home in Lenora, KS to Budd and Verla (St. Clair) Tyrrell.Phyllis was a 1961 graduate of Lenora Rural High School. On January 25, 1964, Phyllis and Francis Otter were united in marriage at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in New Almelo. She was a deeply caring and devoted woman, whose impact stretched far beyond her husband, children, and grandchildren. Her nurturing spirit likely created a lasting legacy in her community, touching the lives of many who were blessed to know her. In her spare time, she enjoyed unwinding with her favorite daytime stories, cheering on KU basketball, and catching up with her many friends. She had a passion for collecting angel figurines, a hobby that brought her great joy and a sense of peace. Phyllis was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, where she helped with funeral dinners and was a CCD Teacher.Phyllis is survived by her husband of 60 years, Francis; children: Tammy (Ralph) Garcia of Pueblo West, CO, Kerri (Valentin) Hernandez of Garden City, KS, David Otter of Norton, KS, Joan (Victor) Winter of Hoxie, KS, Judy (Kirby) Garrison of Hays, KS, and Patricia Otter of Norton, KS; sisters, Patricia Herman of Bel Aire, KS, June (Jim) Dwyer of Glasco, KS, and Elaine Simoneau of Goodland, KS; 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Darryl Tyrrell; sister, Paulette Moreland; father and mother-in-law, Albert and Sophia Otter; brothers and sisters-in-law, Verle Herman, Robert Simoneau, Virginia Tyrrell, Mary Agnes and Mike Schamberger, Gerard and Julia Otter, Conrad and Charlotte Otter, and Gilbert Otter.Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 am Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in New Almelo, KS. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 pm at the New Almelo Gymnasium on Tuesday, November 26 with a Rosary following at 7:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph Cemetery Fund or the Andbe Home and sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.plumergobber.com/">www.plumergobber.com</a>

Phyllis Jean Otter

Michael
Paul Schmidt, age 76, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on November 19, 2024
surrounded by his loving family at Hays Medical Center. Born on June 30, 1948,
in Hays, he was the firstborn of Patrick Joseph and Rose Grace (Leiker)
Schmidt, part of a close-knit family of six children.

Michael’s early life was marked by dedication and achievement. He graduated
from Jefferson West Grade School in 1962 and later attended St. Joseph Military
Academy, where he distinguished himself as a leader, achieving the rank of
Major. In 1964, he was honored with the prestigious Superior Junior Cadet
Military Award and went on to serve as Secretary/Treasurer of the school's
inaugural Lettermen’s Club. His talents in sports were evident as he earned
letters in basketball and baseball, and joyfully claimed victory as the senior
class ping pong champion. Continuing his educational journey, Mike graduated
from Fort Hays State University in 1970 with an AB English Degree, embarking on
a rewarding career as a teacher in Kirwin, Kansas City, and Hays.



Throughout his life, Michael built a diverse and extensive work history that
spanned various fields, including education, insurance, freight and trucking,
hospitality, soil conservation, oil production, commercial and residential
painting, retail sales, law enforcement, and positions at county, state, and
federal levels. Additionally he supervised the publication of the Hays R.L.
Polk City directory on two occasions.



A dedicated member of his community, Mike was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic
Church, and a 3rd degree St. Joseph Council #1325 Knights of Columbus member.
His commitment to his alma mater was reflected in his life membership in the
TMP-Marian Alumni Association, where his contributions were recognized with the
Alumni Service Award in 2001. Mike’s spirit of service was exemplified by his
participation in 41 consecutive ACE Auctions and many other school events.



Michael is remembered by his two sons, Eric M. Schmidt (Katrina Thyfault) and
their children Kyla and Kobe, of Hays, Kansas, and Ryan V. Schmidt (Rachel
Befort) and their children Vincent, Vivienne, Violette, Valentin, and Vonn, of
Overland Park, Kansas. He is also survived by five siblings: Terry (Barb)
Schmidt, of Elkhorn, NE, Mark (Dorothy) Schmidt, of Aurora, CO, Larry (Katie
Massieon) Schmidt, of Salina, KS, Patti (John) Lonnon, of Hays, KS, and Renee
(Jay) Hood, of Plainfield, IN; Additionally, he is remembered fondly by three
aunts, Margaret Walters, of Topeka, KS, Betty Leiker, of Broken Arrow, OK and
Sherry Leiker of Hays, KS.

Preceding him in death were his beloved parents; paternal grandparents, Paul A.
(Regina Denning) Schmidt; and maternal grandparents, John F. (Philomena Rupp)
Leiker.


Funeral services will be 9:30 AM on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at St. Joseph
Catholic Church, located at 215 W. 13th Street in Hays, with Fr. Curtis Carlson
officiating. Family and friends unable to attend in person can join via
Facebook Live by&nbsp;visiting
<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;select
the resources tab and then Facebook Live. Following the service, burial will
take place at St. Anthony Cemetery in Schoenchen, Kansas.


Visitation will be Friday, November 22, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with a
combined parish vigil and St. Joseph’s Council #1325 Knights of Columbus rosary
at 7:00 PM, all at Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory-Brock’s Chapel 2509
Vine Hays, KS 67601.



In honor of Michael, memorial gifts may be made to TMP-Marian, St. Joseph
Church, or for masses.


We invite all who knew him to share their memories and words of comfort on
Michael’s tribute page at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732198033698.jpeg" alt="Michael Paul Schmidt" />
 <figcaption>Michael Paul Schmidt</figcaption>
 </figure>Michael
Paul Schmidt, age 76, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on November 19, 2024
surrounded by his loving family at Hays Medical Center. Born on June 30, 1948,
in Hays, he was the firstborn of Patrick Joseph and Rose Grace (Leiker)
Schmidt, part of a close-knit family of six children.

Michael’s early life was marked by dedication and achievement. He graduated
from Jefferson West Grade School in 1962 and later attended St. Joseph Military
Academy, where he distinguished himself as a leader, achieving the rank of
Major. In 1964, he was honored with the prestigious Superior Junior Cadet
Military Award and went on to serve as Secretary/Treasurer of the school's
inaugural Lettermen’s Club. His talents in sports were evident as he earned
letters in basketball and baseball, and joyfully claimed victory as the senior
class ping pong champion. Continuing his educational journey, Mike graduated
from Fort Hays State University in 1970 with an AB English Degree, embarking on
a rewarding career as a teacher in Kirwin, Kansas City, and Hays.

Throughout his life, Michael built a diverse and extensive work history that
spanned various fields, including education, insurance, freight and trucking,
hospitality, soil conservation, oil production, commercial and residential
painting, retail sales, law enforcement, and positions at county, state, and
federal levels. Additionally he supervised the publication of the Hays R.L.
Polk City directory on two occasions.

A dedicated member of his community, Mike was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic
Church, and a 3rd degree St. Joseph Council #1325 Knights of Columbus member.
His commitment to his alma mater was reflected in his life membership in the
TMP-Marian Alumni Association, where his contributions were recognized with the
Alumni Service Award in 2001. Mike’s spirit of service was exemplified by his
participation in 41 consecutive ACE Auctions and many other school events.

Michael is remembered by his two sons, Eric M. Schmidt (Katrina Thyfault) and
their children Kyla and Kobe, of Hays, Kansas, and Ryan V. Schmidt (Rachel
Befort) and their children Vincent, Vivienne, Violette, Valentin, and Vonn, of
Overland Park, Kansas. He is also survived by five siblings: Terry (Barb)
Schmidt, of Elkhorn, NE, Mark (Dorothy) Schmidt, of Aurora, CO, Larry (Katie
Massieon) Schmidt, of Salina, KS, Patti (John) Lonnon, of Hays, KS, and Renee
(Jay) Hood, of Plainfield, IN; Additionally, he is remembered fondly by three
aunts, Margaret Walters, of Topeka, KS, Betty Leiker, of Broken Arrow, OK and
Sherry Leiker of Hays, KS.Preceding him in death were his beloved parents; paternal grandparents, Paul A.
(Regina Denning) Schmidt; and maternal grandparents, John F. (Philomena Rupp)
Leiker.

Funeral services will be 9:30 AM on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at St. Joseph
Catholic Church, located at 215 W. 13th Street in Hays, with Fr. Curtis Carlson
officiating. Family and friends unable to attend in person can join via
Facebook Live by&nbsp;visiting
<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;select
the resources tab and then Facebook Live. Following the service, burial will
take place at St. Anthony Cemetery in Schoenchen, Kansas.

Visitation will be Friday, November 22, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with a
combined parish vigil and St. Joseph’s Council #1325 Knights of Columbus rosary
at 7:00 PM, all at Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory-Brock’s Chapel 2509
Vine Hays, KS 67601.

In honor of Michael, memorial gifts may be made to TMP-Marian, St. Joseph
Church, or for masses.

We invite all who knew him to share their memories and words of comfort on
Michael’s tribute page at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.

Michael Paul Schmidt

Charles (Chuck) Edward
Mattke passed away peacefully at his farm outside of Ogallah, KS, on Monday,
November 18, 2024, with his loving wife of 46+ years, Lori Mattke, at his side.

Chuck was born to
James (Jim) and Beverly Mattke on September 14, 1957, in England, while Jim was
stationed there with the Air Force. While there were multiple stops in various
places in the continental U.S., as well as on Guam, growing up, it was a move
to WaKeeney, Kansas, his senior year of high school that set his life on a new
course. There, he met the love of his life, Lori (Lipp) Mattke, and they were
married on September 23, 1978.

Following graduation
from Colby Community College, a short stint in law enforcement preceded what
would become a professional career in trucking. You name a road, he drove it
(and knew all the possible roads/towns connected to those roads from memory). After
years of being an owner-operator driving for other companies, he started his
own company, Chux Trux, which he operated in various capacities for 20+ years.
In 2015, he started driving for Frontier Ag Cooperative in Northwest Kansas,
which he did up until a few months prior to his death.

While trucking was his
profession, investing was his passion; although maybe not in the way you might
think.

He invested in a
multi-generational farm. For over 100 years, the broader Mattke family has
called a farm west of Ogallah home. When he married Lori, he became a part of
another multi-generational farm family belonging to the Lipps in Collyer, KS.
He made time for anything necessary across both operations, many times on short
rest and long nights/weekends.

He invested in people.
From helping strangers stranded alongside the road, to neighbors in a pinch, to
co-workers/employees in a rough spot, to foster kids placed in their home, to
his closest friends and family, he rarely turned down an opportunity to help
those in need, never expecting anything in return. You always knew you could
call him, and he would do his best to help or give whatever he had to pitch in.

Next only to the love
he had for his wife was the love he had for his family. To say Chuck was an
amazing father will likely never be enough. He invested the values of hard
work, respect, love for animals and farming, and countless life lessons into
his children. He coached his son through football and baseball, bought his
daughter her first horse, and hauled them wherever her heart desired. His
ability to drive a semi across the country, yet somehow still make it on time
to every event his kids had growing up, was almost superhuman. He invested his
passion for providing for others into them both and was incredibly proud to
watch them live successful lives of service. His six grandchildren were his
pride and joy, and being able to ride horses, attend sporting events, and show
them a few days of hard work (and maybe a little fun) on the farm are no doubt
some of his favorite memories.

He invested time and
talents. Waiting this long to mention horses is the epitome of saving the best
for last. Horses were intertwined in his life story from the time he was little
to his last day outside just a few weeks ago. Many of his closest friendships,
social engagements, and mentorship opportunities centered around horses and all
the things you could do with them. In the early 2000s, he founded Hooves of
Heaven, which opened doors for all kinds of service, therapy, and ministry
opportunities with horses and the little piece of heaven he called home.

He had a number of
great sayings, one of which we’ll leave you with here as a reminder of how he’d
like us all to think. When asked how he was doing, he’d say with a grin, “I’m
always good!” Regardless of whether that were actually true at any given moment,
it was the attitude and mindset he chose to live by every day, a cowboy through
and through. Chuck wasn’t complete without boots on his feet, a twinkle in his
eye, and a little dirt on his hands. While our hearts are heavy, we ask that
you always cherish the lessons he taught and find peace in the life he lived.

He is survived by his
wife, Lori of Ogallah, KS; his son, Casey (Kambi) Mattke of Des Moines, IA, and
their children, Lexi, Gavin, and Morgan; his daughter, Melia Washington of
Kansas City, MO, and her children, Jaylen, BJ, and Carter; oldest brother, Scott
(Georgiana) Mattke of Wichita; older sister, Kathy Simonsen of Wichita;
youngest brother, Steve (Marjorie) Mattke of Augusta; as well as many cousins,
nieces, and nephews.

Visitation will be
held at Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th St., WaKeeney, KS, on Friday,
November 22, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A memorial service will take
place at WaKeeney Church of God, 1300 Easter Ave., WaKeeney, KS, at 10:30 a.m.
on Saturday, November 23, 2024.

In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made in Chuck’s memory to Hooves of Heaven and sent to Schmitt
Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th St., WaKeeney, KS 67672. To share memories and
condolences, please visit <a href="http://www.schmittfuneral.com">www.schmittfuneral.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732138802809.jpeg" alt="Charles (Chuck) Edward Mattke" />
 <figcaption>Charles (Chuck) Edward Mattke</figcaption>
 </figure>Charles (Chuck) Edward
Mattke passed away peacefully at his farm outside of Ogallah, KS, on Monday,
November 18, 2024, with his loving wife of 46+ years, Lori Mattke, at his side.Chuck was born to
James (Jim) and Beverly Mattke on September 14, 1957, in England, while Jim was
stationed there with the Air Force. While there were multiple stops in various
places in the continental U.S., as well as on Guam, growing up, it was a move
to WaKeeney, Kansas, his senior year of high school that set his life on a new
course. There, he met the love of his life, Lori (Lipp) Mattke, and they were
married on September 23, 1978.Following graduation
from Colby Community College, a short stint in law enforcement preceded what
would become a professional career in trucking. You name a road, he drove it
(and knew all the possible roads/towns connected to those roads from memory). After
years of being an owner-operator driving for other companies, he started his
own company, Chux Trux, which he operated in various capacities for 20+ years.
In 2015, he started driving for Frontier Ag Cooperative in Northwest Kansas,
which he did up until a few months prior to his death.While trucking was his
profession, investing was his passion; although maybe not in the way you might
think.He invested in a
multi-generational farm. For over 100 years, the broader Mattke family has
called a farm west of Ogallah home. When he married Lori, he became a part of
another multi-generational farm family belonging to the Lipps in Collyer, KS.
He made time for anything necessary across both operations, many times on short
rest and long nights/weekends.He invested in people.
From helping strangers stranded alongside the road, to neighbors in a pinch, to
co-workers/employees in a rough spot, to foster kids placed in their home, to
his closest friends and family, he rarely turned down an opportunity to help
those in need, never expecting anything in return. You always knew you could
call him, and he would do his best to help or give whatever he had to pitch in.Next only to the love
he had for his wife was the love he had for his family. To say Chuck was an
amazing father will likely never be enough. He invested the values of hard
work, respect, love for animals and farming, and countless life lessons into
his children. He coached his son through football and baseball, bought his
daughter her first horse, and hauled them wherever her heart desired. His
ability to drive a semi across the country, yet somehow still make it on time
to every event his kids had growing up, was almost superhuman. He invested his
passion for providing for others into them both and was incredibly proud to
watch them live successful lives of service. His six grandchildren were his
pride and joy, and being able to ride horses, attend sporting events, and show
them a few days of hard work (and maybe a little fun) on the farm are no doubt
some of his favorite memories.He invested time and
talents. Waiting this long to mention horses is the epitome of saving the best
for last. Horses were intertwined in his life story from the time he was little
to his last day outside just a few weeks ago. Many of his closest friendships,
social engagements, and mentorship opportunities centered around horses and all
the things you could do with them. In the early 2000s, he founded Hooves of
Heaven, which opened doors for all kinds of service, therapy, and ministry
opportunities with horses and the little piece of heaven he called home.He had a number of
great sayings, one of which we’ll leave you with here as a reminder of how he’d
like us all to think. When asked how he was doing, he’d say with a grin, “I’m
always good!” Regardless of whether that were actually true at any given moment,
it was the attitude and mindset he chose to live by every day, a cowboy through
and through. Chuck wasn’t complete without boots on his feet, a twinkle in his
eye, and a little dirt on his hands. While our hearts are heavy, we ask that
you always cherish the lessons he taught and find peace in the life he lived.He is survived by his
wife, Lori of Ogallah, KS; his son, Casey (Kambi) Mattke of Des Moines, IA, and
their children, Lexi, Gavin, and Morgan; his daughter, Melia Washington of
Kansas City, MO, and her children, Jaylen, BJ, and Carter; oldest brother, Scott
(Georgiana) Mattke of Wichita; older sister, Kathy Simonsen of Wichita;
youngest brother, Steve (Marjorie) Mattke of Augusta; as well as many cousins,
nieces, and nephews.Visitation will be
held at Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th St., WaKeeney, KS, on Friday,
November 22, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A memorial service will take
place at WaKeeney Church of God, 1300 Easter Ave., WaKeeney, KS, at 10:30 a.m.
on Saturday, November 23, 2024.In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made in Chuck’s memory to Hooves of Heaven and sent to Schmitt
Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th St., WaKeeney, KS 67672. To share memories and
condolences, please visit <a href="http://www.schmittfuneral.com">www.schmittfuneral.com</a>.

Charles (Chuck) Edward Mattke

&nbsp;Michelle Ann Potter, age 50, of WaKeeney, Kansas passed away at her home on
Friday, November 15, 2024, at her home.

She was born August 13, 1974, in Stanton, California to Thomas Dale and Deborah
Ann (McGinnis) Potter.

Graveside services and inurnment will be held&nbsp; at a later date.

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd
Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732066708525.jpeg" alt="&nbsp;Michelle Ann Potter" />
 <figcaption>&nbsp;Michelle Ann Potter</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;Michelle Ann Potter, age 50, of WaKeeney, Kansas passed away at her home on
Friday, November 15, 2024, at her home.She was born August 13, 1974, in Stanton, California to Thomas Dale and Deborah
Ann (McGinnis) Potter.Graveside services and inurnment will be held&nbsp; at a later date.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd
Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;Condolences can be emailed to <a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com" target="_blank">clineschapels@gmail.com</a> or left by guestbook at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

 Michelle Ann Potter

Gordon Scott Philip, 64, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 20, 2024. He was born in Hays, Kansas on August 6, 1960, the youngest son of George “Scotty” Philip IV and Jacqulyn Clowers Philip. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ian. Survivors include his sons, Alec (Kristen) of Wamego, and Hudson of Topeka, brother George of Hays, sister Sheilah (Robert) of Overland Park, and nephew George VI (Camille) of Manhattan.

Gordon earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Fort Hays State University, and did graduate work in Public Administration and City Planning at Southern Illinois University. He worked in HR positions at the Franklin-Williamson Social Services in Marion, Illinois, and briefly at the KSU Student Union. Other work over the years included hardware, flooring, and as a driver for Uber.

As a student at Hays High School (Class of ’78), he was on the football team and participated in Track and Field. As a junior, he won the javelin throw in the high school division at the KU Relays. His love of sports showed in his dedication to his sons as they participated in high school athletics, often driving them to meets or acting as a chaperone on the school bus. He and his former wife, Audrey Schremmer, helped found the Crossroads Soccer Club in Wamego, and he coached youth teams in soccer and in track and field events.

He will be remembered by family and friends as a boisterous and outgoing fellow, who never met a stranger. He enjoyed socializing, music, and sports. He was generous to a fault, and his siblings often noted that he would give someone the shirt off his back if they needed it. His kindness and generosity are his legacy, and we urge you to adopt those virtues yourself.

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Brenda Rodger officiating. Private burial will be in Mount Allen Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ellis County Historical Society are appreciated. Condolences and memories of Gordon may be left for his family at www.haysmemorial.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729603241026.jpeg" alt="Gordon Scott Philip" />
 <figcaption>Gordon Scott Philip</figcaption>
 </figure>Gordon Scott Philip, 64, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 20, 2024. He was born in Hays, Kansas on August 6, 1960, the youngest son of George “Scotty” Philip IV and Jacqulyn Clowers Philip. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ian. Survivors include his sons, Alec (Kristen) of Wamego, and Hudson of Topeka, brother George of Hays, sister Sheilah (Robert) of Overland Park, and nephew George VI (Camille) of Manhattan.Gordon earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Fort Hays State University, and did graduate work in Public Administration and City Planning at Southern Illinois University. He worked in HR positions at the Franklin-Williamson Social Services in Marion, Illinois, and briefly at the KSU Student Union. Other work over the years included hardware, flooring, and as a driver for Uber.As a student at Hays High School (Class of ’78), he was on the football team and participated in Track and Field. As a junior, he won the javelin throw in the high school division at the KU Relays. His love of sports showed in his dedication to his sons as they participated in high school athletics, often driving them to meets or acting as a chaperone on the school bus. He and his former wife, Audrey Schremmer, helped found the Crossroads Soccer Club in Wamego, and he coached youth teams in soccer and in track and field events.He will be remembered by family and friends as a boisterous and outgoing fellow, who never met a stranger. He enjoyed socializing, music, and sports. He was generous to a fault, and his siblings often noted that he would give someone the shirt off his back if they needed it. His kindness and generosity are his legacy, and we urge you to adopt those virtues yourself.Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Brenda Rodger officiating. Private burial will be in Mount Allen Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ellis County Historical Society are appreciated. Condolences and memories of Gordon may be left for his family at www.haysmemorial.com

Gordon Scott Philip

Carol Jean (Schuckman) Howell, 79, passed away
on Saturday, November 16th, 2024, at Via Christi Village in Hays,
Kansas.&nbsp; She was born November 6, 1945,
in Hays, Kansas, to Edwin and Isabella (Herrman) Schuckman.&nbsp; Carol was the oldest of 12 children, raised
in La Crosse, Kansas, where she attended parochial&nbsp; and high school. She married Jay Pfeiffer in
1962. There were two children born of that marriage, Alan and Lori. They later
divorced.&nbsp; 

She attended Fort Hays State University, Hays,
Kansas, and Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Goodwell, Oklahoma.&nbsp; Much of her life was spent living in Rush
County where she was very active in many volunteer organizations, including The
American Cancer Society, Band Mothers, &amp; Hospice.&nbsp; She was both a Cub Scout and Girl Scout
Leader.&nbsp; Carol was an excellent
seamstress, cook, gardener and an avid reader.&nbsp;
She loved being outside and working in her yard.&nbsp; Once her family grew and moved further away,
she enjoyed traveling to see them.&nbsp; She
LOVED the color purple, but mostly she loved her family and spending time with
them. She worked for Stromgren’s in Hays, Kansas, Security Title in Wichita,
Kansas, and the Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas.&nbsp; 

She is survived by her children, Alan Pfeiffer,
Broomfield, Colorado, and Lori (Chad) Folkerts, Rush Center, Kansas; two
grandchildren, James (Sara) Folkerts, Shawnee, Kansas, and Jenna (Chris) Reynolds,
Frisco, North Carolina;&nbsp; five great
grandchildren, Isabella, Everett &amp; William Folkerts, and Oliver &amp; Owen
Reynolds; three brothers, Rodney Schuckman, Ruben (Kerry) Schuckman, and Chad
(Nellie) Schuckman;&nbsp; six sisters, Velita
(Daryl) Larson, Marlene (Tom) Wasinger, Diona Patterson, Emily Hallam, Jennifer
Leapheart, and Germaine Barrows;&nbsp; sister
in law, Susan Schuckman; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents;
brothers, Bill &amp; Curtis Schuckman; one nephew; and three nieces.

She will be greatly missed by those she loved
and who loved her.

Visitation will be Wednesday,
November 20, 2024, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La
Crosse, Kansas, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. &nbsp;

Church visitation
will be Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 9:00 A.M. to 9:50 A.M. at St. Michael’s
Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

Funeral service will
be Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church,
La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Locust Hill
Cemetery, Rush Center, Kansas.

Memorials are
suggested to St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, or Barnard
Library, La Crosse, Kansas .

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

Arrangements were by
Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548,
785/222-2517.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731952900762.jpeg" alt="Carol Jean (Schuckman) Howell" />
 <figcaption>Carol Jean (Schuckman) Howell</figcaption>
 </figure>Carol Jean (Schuckman) Howell, 79, passed away
on Saturday, November 16th, 2024, at Via Christi Village in Hays,
Kansas.&nbsp; She was born November 6, 1945,
in Hays, Kansas, to Edwin and Isabella (Herrman) Schuckman.&nbsp; Carol was the oldest of 12 children, raised
in La Crosse, Kansas, where she attended parochial&nbsp; and high school. She married Jay Pfeiffer in
1962. There were two children born of that marriage, Alan and Lori. They later
divorced.&nbsp; She attended Fort Hays State University, Hays,
Kansas, and Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Goodwell, Oklahoma.&nbsp; Much of her life was spent living in Rush
County where she was very active in many volunteer organizations, including The
American Cancer Society, Band Mothers, &amp; Hospice.&nbsp; She was both a Cub Scout and Girl Scout
Leader.&nbsp; Carol was an excellent
seamstress, cook, gardener and an avid reader.&nbsp;
She loved being outside and working in her yard.&nbsp; Once her family grew and moved further away,
she enjoyed traveling to see them.&nbsp; She
LOVED the color purple, but mostly she loved her family and spending time with
them. She worked for Stromgren’s in Hays, Kansas, Security Title in Wichita,
Kansas, and the Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas.&nbsp; She is survived by her children, Alan Pfeiffer,
Broomfield, Colorado, and Lori (Chad) Folkerts, Rush Center, Kansas; two
grandchildren, James (Sara) Folkerts, Shawnee, Kansas, and Jenna (Chris) Reynolds,
Frisco, North Carolina;&nbsp; five great
grandchildren, Isabella, Everett &amp; William Folkerts, and Oliver &amp; Owen
Reynolds; three brothers, Rodney Schuckman, Ruben (Kerry) Schuckman, and Chad
(Nellie) Schuckman;&nbsp; six sisters, Velita
(Daryl) Larson, Marlene (Tom) Wasinger, Diona Patterson, Emily Hallam, Jennifer
Leapheart, and Germaine Barrows;&nbsp; sister
in law, Susan Schuckman; and many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents;
brothers, Bill &amp; Curtis Schuckman; one nephew; and three nieces.She will be greatly missed by those she loved
and who loved her.Visitation will be Wednesday,
November 20, 2024, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La
Crosse, Kansas, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. &nbsp;Church visitation
will be Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 9:00 A.M. to 9:50 A.M. at St. Michael’s
Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.Funeral service will
be Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church,
La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Locust Hill
Cemetery, Rush Center, Kansas.Memorials are
suggested to St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, or Barnard
Library, La Crosse, Kansas .Condolences or
remembrances may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.janousekfuneralhome.com/">www.janousekfuneralhome.com</a>.Arrangements were by
Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548,
785/222-2517.

Carol Jean (Schuckman) Howell

Janet Sue (Bird) Kaba-Moss, 79, of Hoxie, Kansas, passed
away peacefully on November 14, 2024, following a brief illness. Janet was born
on May 15, 1945, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to John E. and Norma Jean (Hornbeck)
Bird.



After graduating from Plainville High School, Janet attended Fort Hays State
University for one year. She later settled in Hoxie, where she devoted 35 years
as the beloved school secretary of Hoxie High School, making a lasting impact
on generations of students.



On October 3, 1964, Janet married Kenneth Kaba at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
in Plainville, Kansas. Together, they had two sons, Douglas Paul and Steven
Frederick. In 2002, two years after Ken’s passing, Janet was blessed to
reconnect with her daughter, Wilinda Shaffer-Harmon, shortly thereafter. This
reunion became a source of immense joy, and Wilinda and her family were a
treasured part of Janet’s life ever since.



In 2005, Janet married Archie Moss at The First Christian Church in Hoxie. They
shared eight wonderful years together, enjoying dinners, movies, and card games
with dear friends, before Archie’s passing in October 2013.



In her later years, Janet found companionship and joy in spending time with her
friend Doug Cass. They enjoyed trying new restaurants and playing cards with
friends.



Janet’s life was defined by her kind and nurturing spirit. She had a deep sense
of care for those around her, whether it was supporting students during her
years at Hoxie High School or lovingly caring for her family, including Archie,
her father, John, and her brother, Jerry, during their final years. She was
always ready to help anyone in need.



Janet is survived by her three children: Doug (Templeton, CA), Steve (Topeka,
KS), and Wilinda (Greg) Shaffer-Harmon (Fairview, OK). She also leaves behind
her stepchildren: Rick Moss, Don Moss, Shelia (Moss) Krannawitter, and Pam
(Moss) Erwin. Janet was deeply proud of her grandchildren: Eric Schmidt,
Brendan Schmidt, Cale Harmon, Taylor Kaba (Kailee), Clayton Kaba (Sophie), Kami
Kaba, Rhys Kaba, as well as her great-grandchildren, Addison and Rowan, who
held a special place in her heart. Janet is also survived by her sister, Connie
(Jim), Nephew Chad (Candi) Teichman, great nephew Trent Teichman.



She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ken; her second husband,
Archie; her parents, John and Norma Jean Bird; her brother, Jerry Bird and
niece Leaa Teichman Shaffer.



Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.
at Mickey Leopold Funeral Home in Hoxie, with the family present from 5:00 to
7:00 p.m. Funeral services will take place on Friday, November 22, 2024, at
10:30 a.m. at The First Christian Church in Hoxie, followed by lunch. Graveside
services and burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Plainville Cemetery, with a
gathering to follow at The VFW in Plainville.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Hoxie
High School. Memorials may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO
Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740.



Janet’s kindness, dedication, and love for her family and community will be
cherished and remembered by all who knew her.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731952485073.jpeg" alt="Janet Sue (Bird) Kaba-Moss" />
 <figcaption>Janet Sue (Bird) Kaba-Moss</figcaption>
 </figure>Janet Sue (Bird) Kaba-Moss, 79, of Hoxie, Kansas, passed
away peacefully on November 14, 2024, following a brief illness. Janet was born
on May 15, 1945, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to John E. and Norma Jean (Hornbeck)
Bird.

After graduating from Plainville High School, Janet attended Fort Hays State
University for one year. She later settled in Hoxie, where she devoted 35 years
as the beloved school secretary of Hoxie High School, making a lasting impact
on generations of students.

On October 3, 1964, Janet married Kenneth Kaba at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
in Plainville, Kansas. Together, they had two sons, Douglas Paul and Steven
Frederick. In 2002, two years after Ken’s passing, Janet was blessed to
reconnect with her daughter, Wilinda Shaffer-Harmon, shortly thereafter. This
reunion became a source of immense joy, and Wilinda and her family were a
treasured part of Janet’s life ever since.

In 2005, Janet married Archie Moss at The First Christian Church in Hoxie. They
shared eight wonderful years together, enjoying dinners, movies, and card games
with dear friends, before Archie’s passing in October 2013.

In her later years, Janet found companionship and joy in spending time with her
friend Doug Cass. They enjoyed trying new restaurants and playing cards with
friends.

Janet’s life was defined by her kind and nurturing spirit. She had a deep sense
of care for those around her, whether it was supporting students during her
years at Hoxie High School or lovingly caring for her family, including Archie,
her father, John, and her brother, Jerry, during their final years. She was
always ready to help anyone in need.

Janet is survived by her three children: Doug (Templeton, CA), Steve (Topeka,
KS), and Wilinda (Greg) Shaffer-Harmon (Fairview, OK). She also leaves behind
her stepchildren: Rick Moss, Don Moss, Shelia (Moss) Krannawitter, and Pam
(Moss) Erwin. Janet was deeply proud of her grandchildren: Eric Schmidt,
Brendan Schmidt, Cale Harmon, Taylor Kaba (Kailee), Clayton Kaba (Sophie), Kami
Kaba, Rhys Kaba, as well as her great-grandchildren, Addison and Rowan, who
held a special place in her heart. Janet is also survived by her sister, Connie
(Jim), Nephew Chad (Candi) Teichman, great nephew Trent Teichman.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ken; her second husband,
Archie; her parents, John and Norma Jean Bird; her brother, Jerry Bird and
niece Leaa Teichman Shaffer.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.
at Mickey Leopold Funeral Home in Hoxie, with the family present from 5:00 to
7:00 p.m. Funeral services will take place on Friday, November 22, 2024, at
10:30 a.m. at The First Christian Church in Hoxie, followed by lunch. Graveside
services and burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Plainville Cemetery, with a
gathering to follow at The VFW in Plainville.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Hoxie
High School. Memorials may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO
Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740.

Janet’s kindness, dedication, and love for her family and community will be
cherished and remembered by all who knew her.

Janet Sue (Bird) Kaba-Moss

Jimmie Kathryn Shoemaker-Meyer, 103, Hays, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Redbud Village in Plainville.

She was born September 24, 1921 in Piedmont, Oklahoma to John Dallas and Cora Lillian (Russell) Harrison. She grew up in El Reno, Oklahoma, graduating from El Reno High School in 1939. Her family moved to Oklahoma City in 1939 and there she met and married Charles E. Shoemaker on November 12, 1941. They moved to Wichita, Kansas and to this union were born two daughters and one son. In 1947, they moved to Hays, Kansas and were married 54 years before he preceded her in death on February 16, 1995. Jimmie worked for USD 489 as a school secretary at Lincoln Elementary School from 1964-1984. She married Mervil J. Meyer on June 12, 1999 and moved back to El Reno. He preceded her in death on January 20, 2008, and in 2013 Jimmie returned to Hays. She was a member of First Christian Church, Group One Circle, El Reno Study Club, and volunteered at the Hadley Hospital Gift Shop and the Community Assistance Center. She enjoyed sewing, water aerobics, playing cards, and learning about her computer. She loved being a homemaker and mother, and she treasured time spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, Kathy Sturgeon and husband Lee of Surprise, AZ, Sherri Nelson and husband David of Hays, and Terry Shoemaker and wife Mariola of Elgin, IL, a stepson, Lindell Meyer and wife Beatriz of Oklahoma City, OK, nine grandchildren, Jeffrey Sturgeon, Jill Lucarelli and husband Mike, Tammy Nelson, Debbie Nelson, Michael Nelson, Brian Pearson, Hope Shoemaker, Charles E. Shoemaker II, and Katie Shoemaker Nicholson and husband Mike, four great grandchildren, John and Matthew Lucarelli, Callie Louise Shoemaker, and Johnathan Sawyer Nicholson, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Charles and Mervil, five sisters, Floreine Castor, Irma Fae Bailey, Hazel Reed, Helen Jo Curtis, and Phyllis Ann Martin, two brothers, Dallas Russell Harrison and Donald Ray Harrison, and a stepdaughter, Marilyn Meyer Corn.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Rod Sutter officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Allen Cemetery. 

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 on Wednesday and from 9:00 a.m. until service time on Thursday, all at the funeral home. 

Memorials are suggested to the Community Assistance Center or to First Call for Help. 

Condolences and memories of Jimmie may be shared with her family at www.haysmemorial.com.

Jimmie Kathryn Shoemaker-Meyer, 103, Hays, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Redbud Village in Plainville.She was born September 24, 1921 in Piedmont, Oklahoma to John Dallas and Cora Lillian (Russell) Harrison. She grew up in El Reno, Oklahoma, graduating from El Reno High School in 1939. Her family moved to Oklahoma City in 1939 and there she met and married Charles E. Shoemaker on November 12, 1941. They moved to Wichita, Kansas and to this union were born two daughters and one son. In 1947, they moved to Hays, Kansas and were married 54 years before he preceded her in death on February 16, 1995. Jimmie worked for USD 489 as a school secretary at Lincoln Elementary School from 1964-1984. She married Mervil J. Meyer on June 12, 1999 and moved back to El Reno. He preceded her in death on January 20, 2008, and in 2013 Jimmie returned to Hays. She was a member of First Christian Church, Group One Circle, El Reno Study Club, and volunteered at the Hadley Hospital Gift Shop and the Community Assistance Center. She enjoyed sewing, water aerobics, playing cards, and learning about her computer. She loved being a homemaker and mother, and she treasured time spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.Survivors include her children, Kathy Sturgeon and husband Lee of Surprise, AZ, Sherri Nelson and husband David of Hays, and Terry Shoemaker and wife Mariola of Elgin, IL, a stepson, Lindell Meyer and wife Beatriz of Oklahoma City, OK, nine grandchildren, Jeffrey Sturgeon, Jill Lucarelli and husband Mike, Tammy Nelson, Debbie Nelson, Michael Nelson, Brian Pearson, Hope Shoemaker, Charles E. Shoemaker II, and Katie Shoemaker Nicholson and husband Mike, four great grandchildren, John and Matthew Lucarelli, Callie Louise Shoemaker, and Johnathan Sawyer Nicholson, and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Charles and Mervil, five sisters, Floreine Castor, Irma Fae Bailey, Hazel Reed, Helen Jo Curtis, and Phyllis Ann Martin, two brothers, Dallas Russell Harrison and Donald Ray Harrison, and a stepdaughter, Marilyn Meyer Corn.Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Rod Sutter officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Allen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 on Wednesday and from 9:00 a.m. until service time on Thursday, all at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Community Assistance Center or to First Call for Help. Condolences and memories of Jimmie may be shared with her family at www.haysmemorial.com.

Jimmie Kathryn Shoemaker-Meyer

&nbsp;Gladys Johnson, passed away in Ellis, Kansas on November 13, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on August 18, 1931, she was the daughter of John and Mary (Huber) Gallison. She graduated from Ellis High School in 1949. On March 4, 1951 she married George E. Johnson at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis.

Gladys embraced life with a spunky attitude and a good sense of humor that was recognized by all that knew her. She dedicated many years to being a loving homemaker, while also working the soda fountain at Fuller Drug Store in Ellis.

Throughout her life, she engaged joyfully in numerous activities, including participating in ladies golf and bowling leagues, always finding time to celebrate at family gatherings that were so important to her. Gladys was an active member of Christ Lutheran Church teaching Sunday School and Bible School as well as participating in Girls of Lutheran Faith (GOLF).

Her love for family was paramount, and she took immense pride in her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her two sons, Randall and his wife Rose, and Ron and his wife Lauree, all of Ellis; her daughter, Rhonda McKenzie and her husband Monte of Minden, Iowa; her daughter-in-law, Leana Johnson of Riley, Kansas; her two devoted sisters, Helen Kohlrus of Renton, Washington, and Grace Wall of Des Moines, Iowa, with whom she enjoyed the many trips and visits that brought them closer together. Gladys cherished her role as a grandmother to: Darren (Alyson) Johnson, Sherri (Jake) Rapp, Jill Fink, Jodi Torline, and Jason (Jacqui) Homewood, along with 11 great-grandchildren who adored her deeply. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Gallison; her husband, George E. Johnson on November 22, 1997; a son, Rodney Johnson; a grandson, Jarret Johnson; her brother, Clarence Gallison; and a sister, Irene Plomondon.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Monday, November 18, 2024 at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis. Burial will follow in Mt Hope Cemetery, Ellis. Services will also be available via Facebook Live found under the resources tab at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.

Visitation will be Sunday 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637. Monday visitation will be at Christ Lutheran Church 9:00 AM until service time.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Christ Lutheran Church and/or The Community Foundation of Ellis-Gazebo Fund.

Please share memories and words of comfort on Gladys's tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731678481293.jpeg" alt="Gladys Johnson" />
 <figcaption>Gladys Johnson</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;Gladys Johnson, passed away in Ellis, Kansas on November 13, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on August 18, 1931, she was the daughter of John and Mary (Huber) Gallison. She graduated from Ellis High School in 1949. On March 4, 1951 she married George E. Johnson at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis.Gladys embraced life with a spunky attitude and a good sense of humor that was recognized by all that knew her. She dedicated many years to being a loving homemaker, while also working the soda fountain at Fuller Drug Store in Ellis.Throughout her life, she engaged joyfully in numerous activities, including participating in ladies golf and bowling leagues, always finding time to celebrate at family gatherings that were so important to her. Gladys was an active member of Christ Lutheran Church teaching Sunday School and Bible School as well as participating in Girls of Lutheran Faith (GOLF).Her love for family was paramount, and she took immense pride in her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her two sons, Randall and his wife Rose, and Ron and his wife Lauree, all of Ellis; her daughter, Rhonda McKenzie and her husband Monte of Minden, Iowa; her daughter-in-law, Leana Johnson of Riley, Kansas; her two devoted sisters, Helen Kohlrus of Renton, Washington, and Grace Wall of Des Moines, Iowa, with whom she enjoyed the many trips and visits that brought them closer together. Gladys cherished her role as a grandmother to: Darren (Alyson) Johnson, Sherri (Jake) Rapp, Jill Fink, Jodi Torline, and Jason (Jacqui) Homewood, along with 11 great-grandchildren who adored her deeply. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Gallison; her husband, George E. Johnson on November 22, 1997; a son, Rodney Johnson; a grandson, Jarret Johnson; her brother, Clarence Gallison; and a sister, Irene Plomondon.Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Monday, November 18, 2024 at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis. Burial will follow in Mt Hope Cemetery, Ellis. Services will also be available via Facebook Live found under the resources tab at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.Visitation will be Sunday 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637. Monday visitation will be at Christ Lutheran Church 9:00 AM until service time.Memorial contributions are suggested to Christ Lutheran Church and/or The Community Foundation of Ellis-Gazebo Fund.Please share memories and words of comfort on Gladys's tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Gladys Johnson

&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Terry Claycamp, age 78, of Hays,
Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, with
his daughters by his side at Hays Medical Center.&nbsp;He was born on March 24,
1946, in
Hays, Kansas to Alfred and Nadine (Burbach) Claycamp.&nbsp;


At the young age of 15, Terry became acutely aware of the importance of living
a
well-lived life after the loss of his beloved father, Al. Terry packed more
into his 78 years
than what many people can dream of, and along the way, he showed those who knew
him
that you can always write a new chapter in your story.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

He married the love of his life, Linda (Horchem) on
June 11, 1967.&nbsp; Terry
and Linda had two daughters, Leah and Tara. Terry was a “girl dad” before that
was even
a thing, and he raised his daughters to know that through hard work and effort,
they could
be anything they wanted to be in this world. He also raised them to be very
strong-
minded, something his sons-in-law might not always be as appreciative of. Terry
was constant at all their events because he knew&nbsp;showing up in life&nbsp;
and for those you love means everything.

&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;Terry had many jobs throughout his life, in his teen years, he
worked construction to help
take care of his family and would race his muscle car to have enough
money to take Linda out on dates. Linda was&nbsp;always&nbsp;quick to say that
she was&nbsp;fine waiting
for him to come&nbsp;back and&nbsp;pick&nbsp;her&nbsp;up&nbsp;after the race,
especially if&nbsp;Leah and Tara&nbsp;were around!&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
After earning a football scholarship to Fort Hays State University, Terry
received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education in 1969, and his
Master of Science Degree in Education Administration in 1980, both from Fort
Hays State University.&nbsp;In 1993, he was inducted into the Fort Hays State
University Football Hall of Fame.

After
graduating college, Terry taught at Hays High School and coached football from
1969 to 1982.&nbsp;While he loved educating others, he was an entrepreneur at
heart.&nbsp; Terry received his real estate license in 1974&nbsp;and a short
time later, he&nbsp;became&nbsp;co-owner of Landmark Realty&nbsp;then
eventually&nbsp;its sole owner.&nbsp;Through his work in real
estate,&nbsp;Terry had a hand in many of the residential subdivisions, current
franchises, and commercial areas you see in Hays today.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;Terry had&nbsp;a&nbsp;love for the open road and was always on the
lookout for&nbsp;new franchises to bring to town, many of which&nbsp;were
discovered on their infamous family road trips.&nbsp;Maybe it was his days as a
driver's ed instructor&nbsp;

or
his years competing as a Steer Wrestler, but a quick day trip to Texas,
Wyoming, or Colorado was never anything he thought much about!&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;A man who could never sit down for too long, Terry also owned E-Z Rentals
in Hays for a number of years, served on the Hays Planning Commission for
approximately 25 years, and was on the Hays Strategic Planning in 1974,
1994,&nbsp;and 2008.&nbsp; In addition to his many business endeavors, he was
involved in coaching area athletics,&nbsp;Hays Board of REALTORS,
Kansas&nbsp;Association of REALTORS,&nbsp;Fort Hays Rodeo, dog training and
judging,
Pheasants Forever, Youth Hunters Safety, Ducks Unlimited, A.K.C. Kennel Club to
name a few.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Endeavors aside, Terry's&nbsp;family was always
what he found the most pride in, especially when he
welcomed&nbsp;his&nbsp;grandchildren, Ivy and Easton.&nbsp;Leah and Tara were
amazed&nbsp;how the rules went out the window when it was for the
grandkids.&nbsp;He&nbsp;loved what he could show them and the opportunity that
it gave him to share his words of wisdom, or "Terry-isms" as the
family called them with the next generation.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred
Claycamp and Nadine&nbsp;(Claycamp)&nbsp;Kroeger; his brother, Lonny
Claycamp, and other close family members and friends. We can only
imagine the reunion that was had once they were together again! The strong
winds&nbsp;that blew&nbsp;the day&nbsp;after&nbsp;Terry&nbsp;passed, were
probably them sweeping up the mess, and the rain the following day&nbsp;was
them washing the rest of the mess away.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;Terry is survived by his wife, Linda, and his daughters, Leah Bieker and
husband Chris; Tara Claycamp and husband, Travis, and his grandchildren, Ivy
and Easton; his brother Randy Claycamp; his sisters Pat Schremmer; Jackie
Jordan and husband, Randy; his half-brothers Gary Kroger and wife Nicole; Doug
Kroeger and wife Jinny; his sister in law, Becky Claycamp.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;Celebration of Life Greeting Service will be held at the Hays V.F.W.
on&nbsp; Monday,&nbsp;November 25, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:30 A.M. with a
luncheon at 11:30 P.M.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to: FHSU Endowment in
care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/1919+East+22nd+%C2%A0Street,+Hays,+Kansas+67601?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" target="_blank">1919 East 22nd &nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601</a>.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com" target="_blank">clineschapels@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or
can be left at&nbsp;the guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731678609779.jpeg" alt="Terry Claycamp.jpg" />
 <figcaption>Terry Claycamp.jpg</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Terry Claycamp, age 78, of Hays,
Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, with
his daughters by his side at Hays Medical Center.&nbsp;He was born on March 24,
1946, in
Hays, Kansas to Alfred and Nadine (Burbach) Claycamp.&nbsp;
At the young age of 15, Terry became acutely aware of the importance of living
a
well-lived life after the loss of his beloved father, Al. Terry packed more
into his 78 years
than what many people can dream of, and along the way, he showed those who knew
him
that you can always write a new chapter in your story.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He married the love of his life, Linda (Horchem) on
June 11, 1967.&nbsp; Terry
and Linda had two daughters, Leah and Tara. Terry was a “girl dad” before that
was even
a thing, and he raised his daughters to know that through hard work and effort,
they could
be anything they wanted to be in this world. He also raised them to be very
strong-
minded, something his sons-in-law might not always be as appreciative of. Terry
was constant at all their events because he knew&nbsp;showing up in life&nbsp;
and for those you love means everything.&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;Terry had many jobs throughout his life, in his teen years, he
worked construction to help
take care of his family and would race his muscle car to have enough
money to take Linda out on dates. Linda was&nbsp;always&nbsp;quick to say that
she was&nbsp;fine waiting
for him to come&nbsp;back and&nbsp;pick&nbsp;her&nbsp;up&nbsp;after the race,
especially if&nbsp;Leah and Tara&nbsp;were around!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
After earning a football scholarship to Fort Hays State University, Terry
received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education in 1969, and his
Master of Science Degree in Education Administration in 1980, both from Fort
Hays State University.&nbsp;In 1993, he was inducted into the Fort Hays State
University Football Hall of Fame.After
graduating college, Terry taught at Hays High School and coached football from
1969 to 1982.&nbsp;While he loved educating others, he was an entrepreneur at
heart.&nbsp; Terry received his real estate license in 1974&nbsp;and a short
time later, he&nbsp;became&nbsp;co-owner of Landmark Realty&nbsp;then
eventually&nbsp;its sole owner.&nbsp;Through his work in real
estate,&nbsp;Terry had a hand in many of the residential subdivisions, current
franchises, and commercial areas you see in Hays today.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;Terry had&nbsp;a&nbsp;love for the open road and was always on the
lookout for&nbsp;new franchises to bring to town, many of which&nbsp;were
discovered on their infamous family road trips.&nbsp;Maybe it was his days as a
driver's ed instructor&nbsp;or
his years competing as a Steer Wrestler, but a quick day trip to Texas,
Wyoming, or Colorado was never anything he thought much about!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;A man who could never sit down for too long, Terry also owned E-Z Rentals
in Hays for a number of years, served on the Hays Planning Commission for
approximately 25 years, and was on the Hays Strategic Planning in 1974,
1994,&nbsp;and 2008.&nbsp; In addition to his many business endeavors, he was
involved in coaching area athletics,&nbsp;Hays Board of REALTORS,
Kansas&nbsp;Association of REALTORS,&nbsp;Fort Hays Rodeo, dog training and
judging,
Pheasants Forever, Youth Hunters Safety, Ducks Unlimited, A.K.C. Kennel Club to
name a few.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Endeavors aside, Terry's&nbsp;family was always
what he found the most pride in, especially when he
welcomed&nbsp;his&nbsp;grandchildren, Ivy and Easton.&nbsp;Leah and Tara were
amazed&nbsp;how the rules went out the window when it was for the
grandkids.&nbsp;He&nbsp;loved what he could show them and the opportunity that
it gave him to share his words of wisdom, or "Terry-isms" as the
family called them with the next generation.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred
Claycamp and Nadine&nbsp;(Claycamp)&nbsp;Kroeger; his brother, Lonny
Claycamp, and other close family members and friends. We can only
imagine the reunion that was had once they were together again! The strong
winds&nbsp;that blew&nbsp;the day&nbsp;after&nbsp;Terry&nbsp;passed, were
probably them sweeping up the mess, and the rain the following day&nbsp;was
them washing the rest of the mess away.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;Terry is survived by his wife, Linda, and his daughters, Leah Bieker and
husband Chris; Tara Claycamp and husband, Travis, and his grandchildren, Ivy
and Easton; his brother Randy Claycamp; his sisters Pat Schremmer; Jackie
Jordan and husband, Randy; his half-brothers Gary Kroger and wife Nicole; Doug
Kroeger and wife Jinny; his sister in law, Becky Claycamp.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;Celebration of Life Greeting Service will be held at the Hays V.F.W.
on&nbsp; Monday,&nbsp;November 25, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:30 A.M. with a
luncheon at 11:30 P.M.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to: FHSU Endowment in
care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/1919+East+22nd+%C2%A0Street,+Hays,+Kansas+67601?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" target="_blank">1919 East 22nd &nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601</a>.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com" target="_blank">clineschapels@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or
can be left at&nbsp;the guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Terry Claycamp

Edwin Joseph Richmeier, age 92, of St. Peter, KS, passed
away on November 12, 2024, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney,
KS. He was born on February 6, 1932, in St. Peter, KS, to Joseph A. Richmeier
and Elizabeth (Dinkel) Richmeier. Edwin grew up on a farm south of St. Peter
and attended school through the 8th grade. He entered the U.S. Army in 1953,
serving two years on active duty before transferring to the Army Reserve to
complete a total of eight years of service.

Edwin worked as a mechanic in Ellis, KS, for several years.
February 6, 1956, he married the love of his life, Agnes Flax, at St. Mary’s
Church in Ellis. They celebrated 64 years of marriage. Together, they raised
six children: Judith, Shirley, Catherine, Jeanette, Kenneth, and James.

In 1970, Edwin moved his family to St. Peter to take over
the family farm, calling it “a real good move.” He said, “Agnes and the
children pitch right in with the farm work, and we are one happy family.” He
worked as a mechanic on the side to make ends meet. Known for his hard work,
Edwin dedicated long hours to cultivating the land and tending cattle. He
reserved Sundays for church and watching his favorite sports teams on TV. He
never turned down an opportunity to play cards or go hunting with friends and
family. Edwin was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Christ the King
Church, and the Knights of Columbus.

Edwin is survived by his children; Judi (Chuck) Feldt, of
Hoxie, KS; Shirley (Randy) Eichman, of Fort Myers, FL; Cathy Conrady, of Lakin,
KS; Kenneth (Vera) Richmeier, of WaKeeney, KS; James (Anna) Richmeier, of
WaKeeney, KS; &nbsp;eleven grandchildren, Brad (Melanie) Feldt, Kevin Feldt,
Jason (Haley) Feldt, Cory Feldt, Nicole (Mitch) Percival, Eric (Megan) Ginn,
Elicia (Garry) Langler, Taylor (Melissa) Conrady, Timothy (Paige) Wideman,
Samantha (Tyrone) Evans, James (Kaitlyn) Richmeier, and Joey Richmeier; and nineteen
great-grandchildren; sister, Eileen Bellairs; and brother, Larry Richmeier.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes; daughter,
Jeanette Wideman; son-in-law, Mark Conrady; great-grandson, Garrett; his
parents, Joseph A. and Elizabeth; and sisters Blanche Zerr, Louella
Kinderknecht, Carmella Jones, and Clarita Kolhoff.

In Edwin’s memory, donations may be made to St. Anthony
Cemetery Fund or for Masses and sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th St,
WaKeeney, KS 67672. To share condolences, please visit www.schmittfuneral.com.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731625735604.jpeg" alt="Richmeier, Edwin.jpg" />
 <figcaption>Richmeier, Edwin.jpg</figcaption>
 </figure>Edwin Joseph Richmeier, age 92, of St. Peter, KS, passed
away on November 12, 2024, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney,
KS. He was born on February 6, 1932, in St. Peter, KS, to Joseph A. Richmeier
and Elizabeth (Dinkel) Richmeier. Edwin grew up on a farm south of St. Peter
and attended school through the 8th grade. He entered the U.S. Army in 1953,
serving two years on active duty before transferring to the Army Reserve to
complete a total of eight years of service.Edwin worked as a mechanic in Ellis, KS, for several years.
February 6, 1956, he married the love of his life, Agnes Flax, at St. Mary’s
Church in Ellis. They celebrated 64 years of marriage. Together, they raised
six children: Judith, Shirley, Catherine, Jeanette, Kenneth, and James.In 1970, Edwin moved his family to St. Peter to take over
the family farm, calling it “a real good move.” He said, “Agnes and the
children pitch right in with the farm work, and we are one happy family.” He
worked as a mechanic on the side to make ends meet. Known for his hard work,
Edwin dedicated long hours to cultivating the land and tending cattle. He
reserved Sundays for church and watching his favorite sports teams on TV. He
never turned down an opportunity to play cards or go hunting with friends and
family. Edwin was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Christ the King
Church, and the Knights of Columbus.Edwin is survived by his children; Judi (Chuck) Feldt, of
Hoxie, KS; Shirley (Randy) Eichman, of Fort Myers, FL; Cathy Conrady, of Lakin,
KS; Kenneth (Vera) Richmeier, of WaKeeney, KS; James (Anna) Richmeier, of
WaKeeney, KS; &nbsp;eleven grandchildren, Brad (Melanie) Feldt, Kevin Feldt,
Jason (Haley) Feldt, Cory Feldt, Nicole (Mitch) Percival, Eric (Megan) Ginn,
Elicia (Garry) Langler, Taylor (Melissa) Conrady, Timothy (Paige) Wideman,
Samantha (Tyrone) Evans, James (Kaitlyn) Richmeier, and Joey Richmeier; and nineteen
great-grandchildren; sister, Eileen Bellairs; and brother, Larry Richmeier.He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes; daughter,
Jeanette Wideman; son-in-law, Mark Conrady; great-grandson, Garrett; his
parents, Joseph A. and Elizabeth; and sisters Blanche Zerr, Louella
Kinderknecht, Carmella Jones, and Clarita Kolhoff.In Edwin’s memory, donations may be made to St. Anthony
Cemetery Fund or for Masses and sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th St,
WaKeeney, KS 67672. To share condolences, please visit www.schmittfuneral.com.

Edwin Richmeier

Virginia Clermont, age 80, of Hays, Kansas
passed away Monday, November 11, 2024 in Hays. She was born July 15, 1944 in
Atwood, Kansas to Hugo and Ruby (Rummel) Baumfalk.&nbsp;

Virginia had worked as a CNA and was especially fond of working in
the Alzheimer’s unit. She enjoyed playing solitaire and collecting Indian
artifacts, trinkets and artwork. Virginia cared deeply for her pet dogs, her
family and especially her grandchildren. She was a loving person with a warm
heart and outgoing personality.

Virginia is survived by her daughters, Deb Witt (Clinton) of
Lexington, Nebraska, Cherie Schmidt (Brian) and Jody Hagan (Dennie) all of
Hays. She also has 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 4 great-great
grandchildren that survive her.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731686178550.jpeg" alt="Virginia Clermont.JPG" />
 <figcaption>Virginia Clermont.JPG</figcaption>
 </figure>Virginia Clermont, age 80, of Hays, Kansas
passed away Monday, November 11, 2024 in Hays. She was born July 15, 1944 in
Atwood, Kansas to Hugo and Ruby (Rummel) Baumfalk.&nbsp;Virginia had worked as a CNA and was especially fond of working in
the Alzheimer’s unit. She enjoyed playing solitaire and collecting Indian
artifacts, trinkets and artwork. Virginia cared deeply for her pet dogs, her
family and especially her grandchildren. She was a loving person with a warm
heart and outgoing personality.Virginia is survived by her daughters, Deb Witt (Clinton) of
Lexington, Nebraska, Cherie Schmidt (Brian) and Jody Hagan (Dennie) all of
Hays. She also has 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 4 great-great
grandchildren that survive her.She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Justin Clermont;
2 grandsons, Mitch Redfield and Dereck Hagan; and her sisters, Janice Trober,
Vonda Corder and Delores Pettis.Private family services have been held.Memorial contributions may be made to the organization of your
choice in Virginia’s memory.Please share words of comfort and memories on Virginia’s tribute
page at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Homes and
Crematory-Brock’s Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601

Obituaries