Reginald "Reggie" Reed, 93, of Courtland, passed away October 17, 2023.

Reginald “Reggie” Oren Reed was born February 28, 1930, in rural Scandia to Ruby (Freed) Reed and Oren Reed, and peacefully passed at home surrounded by his family.&nbsp; 

Reggie was the oldest child of five born to Ruby and Oren.&nbsp; 

Reggie attended primary school at Union Valley, rural Scandia and graduated Belleville High School.&nbsp; He attended Kansas State University for one semester before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps.&nbsp; He trained at Camp Pendleton in California before being shipped overseas to serve in the Korean War as a machine gunner and corporal.&nbsp; 

Upon his return to California, he and Jacqueline J. Lilly wed on November 7, 1953, in Courtside, Arizona, and resided in Hawthorne, California, for a short time before returning to Kansas.

In 1954, they welcomed their oldest son, Michael, followed by Melinda and Mark in the years to come.&nbsp; In the late 50s, they purchased the Olson homestead south of Courtland and lived in the rock house and continued to farm and raise their growing family.&nbsp; In the mid-60s, Reggie and Jackie purchased the Ullom place just two miles north which is what we call our Reed homeplace and was our family farm headquarters for many years. Reggie and Jackie lived their entire married lives in the Courtland, Scandia area where they worked hard to build their farming operation and create a life focused on farming and family for over 60 years.

Reggie took pride in his family (especially his grandkids and great-grandkids), crops and livestock. Grandad and Grandma always had time for grandchildren and great-grandchildren.&nbsp; He was well-read and informed on agriculture and the world, he liked public radio and classical music, was skilled in the shop, understood the value of time and people, appreciated the arts and loved animals, babies and children.&nbsp; Reggie instilled values in his family like work ethic, integrity, honesty, grit, humor and love.&nbsp; A hard-working farmer and stockman, along with the titles of Dad and Grandad were Reggie’s identity.&nbsp;

He and Jackie leave a legacy of these values and countless memories in their survivors:&nbsp; children Michael Reed (Susan Illig), Las Vegas, NV, Melinda Reed-Hettick (Bob), Stevensville, MT, Mark Reed (Saundra), Courtland, KS; grandchildren Dane Reed, Janine Heincker (Carl), Matthew Hettick (Rebecka), Katie Reed-Carlgren (Bret), Michael Hettick (Anne), Davin Reed, Neely Reed-Kohmetscher (Roger), Andrew Hettick (Teddy) and Marisa Reed; 15 great-grandchildren: Brandt, Blakely and Bristol Carlgren; Reed and Ansley Kohmetscher; Bailee, Blair, Isabella, Blaise, Eden, Brene and Basil Heincker; Ruca Dierks, Grace and Carson Hettick and Brexton Hettick; loving sister, Patricia Dinning, Courtland, KS; family friend and caregiver Theresa Campbell; loyal buddies and pets Jet-Jack, Gus and Caroline Cookie Kohmetscher.

Reggie is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Jacqueline “Jackie” J. Reed, his parents Ruby and Oren Reed, his parents-in-law, brothers Max Reed, Bill Reed, Gary Reed, and brother-in-law John Dinning.

Graveside service and inurnment will be held at the Courtland Cemetery on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Sandra Jellison-Knock officiating. Friends may sign Reggie’s register book on Friday, October 20, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Solomon Valley Hospice, Pike Valley FFA or family’s choice and may be sent in to Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 566, Belleville, Kansas, 66935.

Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home is assisting Reggie’s family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com

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 </figure>February 28, 1930 - October 17, 2023Reginald "Reggie" Reed, 93, of Courtland, passed away October 17, 2023.Reginald “Reggie” Oren Reed was born February 28, 1930, in rural Scandia to Ruby (Freed) Reed and Oren Reed, and peacefully passed at home surrounded by his family.&nbsp; Reggie was the oldest child of five born to Ruby and Oren.&nbsp; Reggie attended primary school at Union Valley, rural Scandia and graduated Belleville High School.&nbsp; He attended Kansas State University for one semester before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps.&nbsp; He trained at Camp Pendleton in California before being shipped overseas to serve in the Korean War as a machine gunner and corporal.&nbsp; Upon his return to California, he and Jacqueline J. Lilly wed on November 7, 1953, in Courtside, Arizona, and resided in Hawthorne, California, for a short time before returning to Kansas.In 1954, they welcomed their oldest son, Michael, followed by Melinda and Mark in the years to come.&nbsp; In the late 50s, they purchased the Olson homestead south of Courtland and lived in the rock house and continued to farm and raise their growing family.&nbsp; In the mid-60s, Reggie and Jackie purchased the Ullom place just two miles north which is what we call our Reed homeplace and was our family farm headquarters for many years. Reggie and Jackie lived their entire married lives in the Courtland, Scandia area where they worked hard to build their farming operation and create a life focused on farming and family for over 60 years.Reggie took pride in his family (especially his grandkids and great-grandkids), crops and livestock. Grandad and Grandma always had time for grandchildren and great-grandchildren.&nbsp; He was well-read and informed on agriculture and the world, he liked public radio and classical music, was skilled in the shop, understood the value of time and people, appreciated the arts and loved animals, babies and children.&nbsp; Reggie instilled values in his family like work ethic, integrity, honesty, grit, humor and love.&nbsp; A hard-working farmer and stockman, along with the titles of Dad and Grandad were Reggie’s identity.&nbsp;He and Jackie leave a legacy of these values and countless memories in their survivors:&nbsp; children Michael Reed (Susan Illig), Las Vegas, NV, Melinda Reed-Hettick (Bob), Stevensville, MT, Mark Reed (Saundra), Courtland, KS; grandchildren Dane Reed, Janine Heincker (Carl), Matthew Hettick (Rebecka), Katie Reed-Carlgren (Bret), Michael Hettick (Anne), Davin Reed, Neely Reed-Kohmetscher (Roger), Andrew Hettick (Teddy) and Marisa Reed; 15 great-grandchildren: Brandt, Blakely and Bristol Carlgren; Reed and Ansley Kohmetscher; Bailee, Blair, Isabella, Blaise, Eden, Brene and Basil Heincker; Ruca Dierks, Grace and Carson Hettick and Brexton Hettick; loving sister, Patricia Dinning, Courtland, KS; family friend and caregiver Theresa Campbell; loyal buddies and pets Jet-Jack, Gus and Caroline Cookie Kohmetscher.Reggie is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Jacqueline “Jackie” J. Reed, his parents Ruby and Oren Reed, his parents-in-law, brothers Max Reed, Bill Reed, Gary Reed, and brother-in-law John Dinning.Graveside service and inurnment will be held at the Courtland Cemetery on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Sandra Jellison-Knock officiating. Friends may sign Reggie’s register book on Friday, October 20, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home.Memorials may be made to Solomon Valley Hospice, Pike Valley FFA or family’s choice and may be sent in to Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 566, Belleville, Kansas, 66935.Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home is assisting Reggie’s family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.comTo order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/c75567f9-6281-4ba4-8026-b4281340ba50" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Reginald O. Reed, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/c75567f9-6281-4ba4-8026-b4281340ba50" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

Reginald O. Reed

Larned – Tess Viola Couch, 40, passed away October 18, 2023.

She was born August 19, 1983 in Larned, the daughter of Gerald Raymond and Lee Anne Stueckemann Williams. &nbsp;

A lifetime area resident, she was a longtime employee for Larned State Hospital.

She was of the Christian faith. &nbsp;Tess enjoyed watching movies, listening to music, cruising around, doing her make-up, and loved spending time and shopping with her girls.

She was married to Shawn Couch. &nbsp;They later divorced.

Survivors include: mother, Lee Anne Williams, Larned; two daughters, Alexandria Couch, Larned, and Samantha Couch, Ellsworth; sister, Luci Williams, Larned; nephew, Deacon Martin, Larned; significant other, Gina Perez, Larned; two dogs, Elway and Toshi.

She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Williams.

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

Memorials may be given to Samantha Couch Cancer Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. &nbsp;

Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>August 19, 1983 - October 18, 2023Larned – Tess Viola Couch, 40, passed away October 18, 2023.She was born August 19, 1983 in Larned, the daughter of Gerald Raymond and Lee Anne Stueckemann Williams. &nbsp;A lifetime area resident, she was a longtime employee for Larned State Hospital.She was of the Christian faith. &nbsp;Tess enjoyed watching movies, listening to music, cruising around, doing her make-up, and loved spending time and shopping with her girls.She was married to Shawn Couch. &nbsp;They later divorced.Survivors include: mother, Lee Anne Williams, Larned; two daughters, Alexandria Couch, Larned, and Samantha Couch, Ellsworth; sister, Luci Williams, Larned; nephew, Deacon Martin, Larned; significant other, Gina Perez, Larned; two dogs, Elway and Toshi.She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Williams.Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.Memorials may be given to Samantha Couch Cancer Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. &nbsp;Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Tess Viola Couch

Francis Richard Everett passed away on October 9, 2023, in Woodston, KS, at the age of 66. He was born on February 15, 1957, to Albert and Dorothy (Abernathy) Everett in Kansas City, KS.

Francis grew up in Kansas City and attended Turner High School. His parents were both from the Gaylord area, so as a young adult he moved to his grandparents’ farm in rural Gaylord, KS. 

He spent many of his years working in agriculture as a farmhand, truck driver, and equipment operator. Francis was handy with tools and often worked on family and friends’ vehicles and such. 

He enjoyed following the Kansas City Chiefs and watching movies, especially old westerns. Francis lived life to the fullest and tended to lean towards the wild side of life, which eventually caught up with him in his later years.

Francis is survived by his sons, Steven Everett of Terra Haute, IN, Gregory Everett of Norfolk, NE, Jeffry Everett of Hutchison, KS, Matthew Everett of Appleton City, MO, and Frankie of Smith Center, KS; nine grandchildren; wife Heidi (Dunning) Everett; sister, Margaret Holland of Kansas City, KS; nephew, Joe Lawhead; sister-in-law Shirley Everett; and numerous nephews, nieces, family, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Dorothy Everett; brother, Michael Everett; and brother-in-law Mike Holland.

A family-directed graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at Gaylord Cemetery in Gaylord, KS.

Memorials are suggested to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home to help pay for funeral expenses and may be sent to 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

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 </figure>February 15, 1957 - October 9, 2023Francis Richard Everett passed away on October 9, 2023, in Woodston, KS, at the age of 66. He was born on February 15, 1957, to Albert and Dorothy (Abernathy) Everett in Kansas City, KS.Francis grew up in Kansas City and attended Turner High School. His parents were both from the Gaylord area, so as a young adult he moved to his grandparents’ farm in rural Gaylord, KS. He spent many of his years working in agriculture as a farmhand, truck driver, and equipment operator. Francis was handy with tools and often worked on family and friends’ vehicles and such. He enjoyed following the Kansas City Chiefs and watching movies, especially old westerns. Francis lived life to the fullest and tended to lean towards the wild side of life, which eventually caught up with him in his later years.Francis is survived by his sons, Steven Everett of Terra Haute, IN, Gregory Everett of Norfolk, NE, Jeffry Everett of Hutchison, KS, Matthew Everett of Appleton City, MO, and Frankie of Smith Center, KS; nine grandchildren; wife Heidi (Dunning) Everett; sister, Margaret Holland of Kansas City, KS; nephew, Joe Lawhead; sister-in-law Shirley Everett; and numerous nephews, nieces, family, and friends.He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Dorothy Everett; brother, Michael Everett; and brother-in-law Mike Holland.A family-directed graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at Gaylord Cemetery in Gaylord, KS.Memorials are suggested to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home to help pay for funeral expenses and may be sent to 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.To&nbsp;<a href="http://plumeroverlease-funeral-home-stockton-inc.tributestore.com/?oId=29548736&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky|FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1115152002.1681661103:GS1.1.1697721975.119.1.1697722861.60.0.0&amp;mtph=1">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="http://plumeroverlease-funeral-home-stockton-inc.tributestore.com/memorial-tree?oId=29548736&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1115152002.1681661103:GS1.1.1697721975.119.1.1697722861.60.0.0&amp;mtph=1">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Francis, please&nbsp;<a href="http://plumeroverlease-funeral-home-stockton-inc.tributestore.com/?oId=29548736&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky|FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1115152002.1681661103:GS1.1.1697721975.119.1.1697722861.60.0.0&amp;mtph=1">visit our floral store.</a>

Francis Richard Everett

Elward James “Eldy” Hiss, Jr., 96, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend died October 17, 2023, at Azria Health Woodhaven, Great Bend, Kan. He was born July 10, 1927, in Great Bend, the second son of Elward J. Hiss, Sr. and Carrie (Williams) Hiss. 

He married JoAnn Gallon on October 26, 1947, at the First Presbyterian Church in Great Bend, and they were married for 73 years until her passing on May 7, 2020. &nbsp;

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Eldy was born and raised on the family farm in Buffalo Township. &nbsp;Eldy was a partner in Hiss Dairy and Hiss, Inc. Farm. 

He attended District 33 rural school and graduated from Great Bend High School Class of 1945, in which he was senior class president. 

He was a member and on the governing boards for First Presbyterian Church of Great Bend, Presbyterian Men’s Club, treasurer of Buffalo Township for 25 years, a charter member of Great Bend Evening Lions Club, a lifetime member of B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge #1127, past board member and president of Great Bend Co-op Association and a member of the Barton County Historical Society. He enjoyed traveling, photography, friends and his family but especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.&nbsp;

Survivors include his children, Richard L. "Rick" Hiss and wife Tina, Sandra K. “Sandy” Hiss, and Elward James Hiss, III "Jim" and wife Melinda, all of Great Bend; four grandchildren, Michelle (Aaron) Peck of Salina, Bradley (Nikki) Hiss of Great Bend, E.J. Hiss (finacé Kayla Cooley) of Des Moines, Iowa, and Veronica (Tim) Bush of Great Bend; three great-grandchildren, Adia Grace Peck, Noah Preston Peck and Anthony Richard Hiss; and a sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth Hiss Brower (Al) of Colorado. 

&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, JoAnn Hiss; a brother and sister-in-law, John and Mabel Hiss; and a sister and brother-in-law, Patricia (Hiss) and Phil Friedeman.

Celebration of Life service will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 26, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church, Great Bend, with Rev. Kathleen Luke presiding. &nbsp;A private family inurnment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. 

Memorials may be given to First Presbyterian Church, Great Bend Evening Lions Club or Barton County Historical Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. &nbsp;

To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Elward James "Eldy" Hiss, Jr., please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/elward-hiss-jr/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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 </figure>July 10, 1927 - October 17, 2023Elward James “Eldy” Hiss, Jr., 96, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend died October 17, 2023, at Azria Health Woodhaven, Great Bend, Kan. He was born July 10, 1927, in Great Bend, the second son of Elward J. Hiss, Sr. and Carrie (Williams) Hiss. He married JoAnn Gallon on October 26, 1947, at the First Presbyterian Church in Great Bend, and they were married for 73 years until her passing on May 7, 2020. &nbsp;A lifetime Great Bend resident, Eldy was born and raised on the family farm in Buffalo Township. &nbsp;Eldy was a partner in Hiss Dairy and Hiss, Inc. Farm. He attended District 33 rural school and graduated from Great Bend High School Class of 1945, in which he was senior class president. He was a member and on the governing boards for First Presbyterian Church of Great Bend, Presbyterian Men’s Club, treasurer of Buffalo Township for 25 years, a charter member of Great Bend Evening Lions Club, a lifetime member of B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge #1127, past board member and president of Great Bend Co-op Association and a member of the Barton County Historical Society. He enjoyed traveling, photography, friends and his family but especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.&nbsp;Survivors include his children, Richard L. "Rick" Hiss and wife Tina, Sandra K. “Sandy” Hiss, and Elward James Hiss, III "Jim" and wife Melinda, all of Great Bend; four grandchildren, Michelle (Aaron) Peck of Salina, Bradley (Nikki) Hiss of Great Bend, E.J. Hiss (finacé Kayla Cooley) of Des Moines, Iowa, and Veronica (Tim) Bush of Great Bend; three great-grandchildren, Adia Grace Peck, Noah Preston Peck and Anthony Richard Hiss; and a sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth Hiss Brower (Al) of Colorado. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, JoAnn Hiss; a brother and sister-in-law, John and Mabel Hiss; and a sister and brother-in-law, Patricia (Hiss) and Phil Friedeman.Celebration of Life service will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 26, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church, Great Bend, with Rev. Kathleen Luke presiding. &nbsp;A private family inurnment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials may be given to First Presbyterian Church, Great Bend Evening Lions Club or Barton County Historical Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. &nbsp;To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Elward James "Eldy" Hiss, Jr., please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/elward-hiss-jr/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Elward James 'Eldy' Hiss, Jr.

Marion Lee Squier was born in Hays, KS on February 7, 1951, the second child of William Russell Squier, Sr. and Veta Walker Squier. &nbsp;He passed from this life at his home in Austin, TX on September 24, 2023. &nbsp;

He leaves to mourn his passing, wife Colette Pearce of the home, daughters Stefanie Squier of the home and Cecily Squier and husband Dave Kehr of Austin, grandsons Nels Visser and Karsten Visser of Austin, cousins Jim and Patti Sellers Scott of Hays, and Dorris Ummel Scott of Hays.

Lee grew up on the family farm outside of Brownell, KS. &nbsp;He attended Brownell Grade School and Ransom High School. &nbsp;He participated in several sports and was a member of the Brownell Little League team that won State in 1963. &nbsp;In high school he was a star track athlete and set a record for half mile that still stands. &nbsp;The Yankees were his favorite professional team and remained so until the day he died. &nbsp;In 1969 Lee enrolled at Pratt Jr. College on a football scholarship. &nbsp;Unfortunately, the passing of his brother Bill in Viet Nam made it impossible for him to compete. &nbsp;Later Lee enrolled in Emporia State College.

Lee moved to Austin in 1975 with his wife-to-be Colette Pearce of Beeler. &nbsp;They made their lives there and raised two daughters. &nbsp;He worked in residential construction from the beginning and continued until shortly before his death. His proudest accomplishment was building his family a new home in 2003.

The greatest joy in Lee’s life was becoming a grandfather. &nbsp;Nels and Karsten were the apples of his eye. &nbsp;He spent as much time as possible with them, taking them fishing, hiking, kayaking, and every other thing they could think of. &nbsp;The boys will remember their Papi with fondness forever.

Lee was preceded in death by his grandparents, Morrison and Maude Hearting Squier and Marion and Dove Stull Walker; parents William Russell Squier, Sr. and Veta Walker Squier; siblings Sgt. William Russell (Bill) Squier, Jr., Doveta Ann Squier, Ph.D. and life partner Tim Vannatta, John C. Squier; cousins David Scott, Richard McMillen, and Wayne McMillen.

A graveside service will be held at the Vansburgh Cemetery (one mile west and two miles south of Brownell, KS) on November 4, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. &nbsp;Immediately after the service there will be a luncheon at the Sunley-Squier American Legion in Brownell.

Memorials to the Ness County Historical Society can be made in care of Fitzgerald Funeral Home in Ness City, Kansas. &nbsp; Thanks go to Joel Fitzgerald and his staff and Terry Weeks for their kind assistance.

Lee had a strong faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. &nbsp;He requested that the following notice be provided:

Lee will be laid to rest at the Vansburgh Cemetery where he will await the Resurrection.

Words of comfort and support may be left for the family by signing the guestbook.

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 </figure>February 7, 1951 - September 24, 2023Marion Lee Squier was born in Hays, KS on February 7, 1951, the second child of William Russell Squier, Sr. and Veta Walker Squier. &nbsp;He passed from this life at his home in Austin, TX on September 24, 2023. &nbsp;He leaves to mourn his passing, wife Colette Pearce of the home, daughters Stefanie Squier of the home and Cecily Squier and husband Dave Kehr of Austin, grandsons Nels Visser and Karsten Visser of Austin, cousins Jim and Patti Sellers Scott of Hays, and Dorris Ummel Scott of Hays.Lee grew up on the family farm outside of Brownell, KS. &nbsp;He attended Brownell Grade School and Ransom High School. &nbsp;He participated in several sports and was a member of the Brownell Little League team that won State in 1963. &nbsp;In high school he was a star track athlete and set a record for half mile that still stands. &nbsp;The Yankees were his favorite professional team and remained so until the day he died. &nbsp;In 1969 Lee enrolled at Pratt Jr. College on a football scholarship. &nbsp;Unfortunately, the passing of his brother Bill in Viet Nam made it impossible for him to compete. &nbsp;Later Lee enrolled in Emporia State College.Lee moved to Austin in 1975 with his wife-to-be Colette Pearce of Beeler. &nbsp;They made their lives there and raised two daughters. &nbsp;He worked in residential construction from the beginning and continued until shortly before his death. His proudest accomplishment was building his family a new home in 2003.The greatest joy in Lee’s life was becoming a grandfather. &nbsp;Nels and Karsten were the apples of his eye. &nbsp;He spent as much time as possible with them, taking them fishing, hiking, kayaking, and every other thing they could think of. &nbsp;The boys will remember their Papi with fondness forever.Lee was preceded in death by his grandparents, Morrison and Maude Hearting Squier and Marion and Dove Stull Walker; parents William Russell Squier, Sr. and Veta Walker Squier; siblings Sgt. William Russell (Bill) Squier, Jr., Doveta Ann Squier, Ph.D. and life partner Tim Vannatta, John C. Squier; cousins David Scott, Richard McMillen, and Wayne McMillen.A graveside service will be held at the Vansburgh Cemetery (one mile west and two miles south of Brownell, KS) on November 4, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. &nbsp;Immediately after the service there will be a luncheon at the Sunley-Squier American Legion in Brownell.Memorials to the Ness County Historical Society can be made in care of Fitzgerald Funeral Home in Ness City, Kansas. &nbsp; Thanks go to Joel Fitzgerald and his staff and Terry Weeks for their kind assistance.Lee had a strong faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. &nbsp;He requested that the following notice be provided:Lee will be laid to rest at the Vansburgh Cemetery where he will await the Resurrection.Words of comfort and support may be left for the family by signing the guestbook.

Lee Squier

Robin Colleen Hamilton and Stormi Rose Isakson

Robin “Colleen” was born on August 7, 1995, to David Hamilton and Angela Del (Jones) Braun in Brighton, Colorado. She was 28 years old. 

She attended Holcomb High School and graduated from Plainville High School in 2014. 

Colleen was a stay-at-home mom. She also worked in administration at McDonalds. 

Colleen enjoyed gardening, her plants, making Shutterfly books, baking for friends, and camping with her family/friends. She was a good mom, she loved her little family and she made sure to watch over and protect her brother.

Robin is survived by her mother, Angela (Jared) Braun of Garfield, Arkansas; father, David (Anji) Hamilton of Norton, KS; brother, Ethan (Kristen Marcotte) Hamilton of Dodge City; maternal grandparents, Jim (Dee) Jones of Plainville and Ron (Gloria) Braun of Victoria, KS; paternal grandparents, Grace Wertenberger of Hays, KS and Fred Hamilton of Gardner, Kansas; and uncle, Joe (Joann) Jones of Blanchard, OK.

Robin was preceded in death by her great-grandpa, Elvin Jones and great-grandma, Dorothy Ackerman.

Stormi Rose was born on January 4, 2022, to Robin “Colleen” Hamilton and Jerry Alan Isakson, Dodge City, KS. She was 19 months old. She had nicknames including Stormi-sauras, Pterodactyl and Stormi-doo. Many things she liked to do were watch Blues Clues, makes messes, eat popsicles, play in the sand/dirt. She loved her dogs, especially to take them on a walk. She loved to play with bubbles, picking out her own outfits. She also loved to listen to you read her story books, watching Frozen. Learn and Play was something that her and her mom would do on a bi-weekly basis. She was a great worker when it came to going to work for McDonald’s. Loved by many different children her age, she loved looking at all the natural sights and flowers; she always looked for the moon and pointed it out. She also loved kitty cats, would point and run to the nearest one.

Stormi is survived by her grandparents, great-grandparents, uncle and dog sisters, Letti, Cypher, Kover and Kya.

A memorial gathering will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the Senior Center, 108 South Jefferson in Plainville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hamilton/Isakson Memorial Fund 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

To&nbsp;<a href="http://plumeroverlease-funeral-home-plainville.tributestore.com/?oId=29572139&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky|FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1115152002.1681661103:GS1.1.1697721975.119.0.1697721980.55.0.0&amp;mtph=1">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="http://plumeroverlease-funeral-home-plainville.tributestore.com/memorial-tree?oId=29572139&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1115152002.1681661103:GS1.1.1697721975.119.0.1697721980.55.0.0&amp;mtph=1">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Robin Colleen Hamilton and Stormi Rose Isakson, please&nbsp;<a href="http://plumeroverlease-funeral-home-plainville.tributestore.com/?oId=29572139&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky|FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1115152002.1681661103:GS1.1.1697721975.119.0.1697721980.55.0.0&amp;mtph=1">visit our floral store.</a>

<h2>Robin Colleen Hamilton and Stormi Rose Isakson</h2><figure>
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 </figure>Robin “Colleen” was born on August 7, 1995, to David Hamilton and Angela Del (Jones) Braun in Brighton, Colorado. She was 28 years old. She attended Holcomb High School and graduated from Plainville High School in 2014. Colleen was a stay-at-home mom. She also worked in administration at McDonalds. Colleen enjoyed gardening, her plants, making Shutterfly books, baking for friends, and camping with her family/friends. She was a good mom, she loved her little family and she made sure to watch over and protect her brother.Robin is survived by her mother, Angela (Jared) Braun of Garfield, Arkansas; father, David (Anji) Hamilton of Norton, KS; brother, Ethan (Kristen Marcotte) Hamilton of Dodge City; maternal grandparents, Jim (Dee) Jones of Plainville and Ron (Gloria) Braun of Victoria, KS; paternal grandparents, Grace Wertenberger of Hays, KS and Fred Hamilton of Gardner, Kansas; and uncle, Joe (Joann) Jones of Blanchard, OK.Robin was preceded in death by her great-grandpa, Elvin Jones and great-grandma, Dorothy Ackerman.Stormi Rose was born on January 4, 2022, to Robin “Colleen” Hamilton and Jerry Alan Isakson, Dodge City, KS. She was 19 months old. She had nicknames including Stormi-sauras, Pterodactyl and Stormi-doo. Many things she liked to do were watch Blues Clues, makes messes, eat popsicles, play in the sand/dirt. She loved her dogs, especially to take them on a walk. She loved to play with bubbles, picking out her own outfits. She also loved to listen to you read her story books, watching Frozen. Learn and Play was something that her and her mom would do on a bi-weekly basis. She was a great worker when it came to going to work for McDonald’s. Loved by many different children her age, she loved looking at all the natural sights and flowers; she always looked for the moon and pointed it out. She also loved kitty cats, would point and run to the nearest one.Stormi is survived by her grandparents, great-grandparents, uncle and dog sisters, Letti, Cypher, Kover and Kya.A memorial gathering will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the Senior Center, 108 South Jefferson in Plainville.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hamilton/Isakson Memorial Fund 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.comTo&nbsp;<a href="http://plumeroverlease-funeral-home-plainville.tributestore.com/?oId=29572139&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky|FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1115152002.1681661103:GS1.1.1697721975.119.0.1697721980.55.0.0&amp;mtph=1">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="http://plumeroverlease-funeral-home-plainville.tributestore.com/memorial-tree?oId=29572139&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1115152002.1681661103:GS1.1.1697721975.119.0.1697721980.55.0.0&amp;mtph=1">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Robin Colleen Hamilton and Stormi Rose Isakson, please&nbsp;<a href="http://plumeroverlease-funeral-home-plainville.tributestore.com/?oId=29572139&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky|FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1115152002.1681661103:GS1.1.1697721975.119.0.1697721980.55.0.0&amp;mtph=1">visit our floral store.</a>

Stella Marie (Bixenman) Krannawitter, Hoxie

Stella Krannawitter, 98, Hoxie, KS passed away on October 17, at Prairie Senior Living Center in Colby, KS. She was born April 21, 1925, in Grinnell, KS to John and Mary (Ostmeyer) Bixenman.

 Stella attended Pleasant Ridge School, a country school north of Grinnell, Kansas along with her four siblings.

In Stella’s younger years, she lived on her parents’ farm north of Grinnell. 

She later met Ed (Eddie) Krannawitter at a dance, and they were married in Angelus, Ks. They celebrated 50 years of marriage until Eddie’s death in July of 1996. Together, Eddie and Stella farmed and raised livestock on their homestead located southwest of Hoxie where they raised eight children.

Stella was a housewife, but she was also a very active partner in farming and ranching. She enjoyed sewing, baking, and visiting family and friends. She spent many hours cooking and baking pastries for her family and the Hoxie community. She always had cinnamon rolls in her freezer ready to go.

Survivors include her three daughters, Karen Kraft (Jerry), Salina, KS, LaDonna Bell (Wally), Helena MT and Kathy Vaughn (Rick), Colby, KS; three surviving sons, Terry Krannawitter (Sylvia), Hays, KS, Keith Krannawitter (Cheri), Olathe, KS and Bill Krannawitter, Enid, OK; son-in-law, Lynn McBride Paola, KS, daughter-in-law Deanna Krannawitter Olathe, KS brother Bill Bixenman of Grinnell, KS and many loved grand, great-grand, and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by parents; her husband, Ed Krannawitter; two children, Jane McBride, and Mark Krannawitter; granddaughter, Mandy Bell; great-grandson, Eddie Mendez; sister, Doris Manhart; and brothers, Fred and Joe Bixenman.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., October 21, 2023, at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Hoxie, KS with burial at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, October 20, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5:30 pm. The vigil service will start at 7:00 pm. Visitation and vigil service at the Mickey-Leopold funeral Home, Hoxie, KS. 

Memorials are suggested to the Mandy Bell Endowment St. Peter’s Heath Foundation in memory of granddaughter, Mandy Bell and Library for the Blind-Norton and Emporia. Memorials may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, P.O. Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. 

Words of concern and support may be left at mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

<h2>Stella Marie (Bixenman) Krannawitter, Hoxie</h2><figure>
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 <figcaption>Stella Marie (Bixenman) Krannawitter</figcaption>
 </figure>April 21, 1925 - October 17, 2023Stella Krannawitter, 98, Hoxie, KS passed away on October 17, at Prairie Senior Living Center in Colby, KS. She was born April 21, 1925, in Grinnell, KS to John and Mary (Ostmeyer) Bixenman. Stella attended Pleasant Ridge School, a country school north of Grinnell, Kansas along with her four siblings.In Stella’s younger years, she lived on her parents’ farm north of Grinnell. She later met Ed (Eddie) Krannawitter at a dance, and they were married in Angelus, Ks. They celebrated 50 years of marriage until Eddie’s death in July of 1996. Together, Eddie and Stella farmed and raised livestock on their homestead located southwest of Hoxie where they raised eight children.Stella was a housewife, but she was also a very active partner in farming and ranching. She enjoyed sewing, baking, and visiting family and friends. She spent many hours cooking and baking pastries for her family and the Hoxie community. She always had cinnamon rolls in her freezer ready to go.Survivors include her three daughters, Karen Kraft (Jerry), Salina, KS, LaDonna Bell (Wally), Helena MT and Kathy Vaughn (Rick), Colby, KS; three surviving sons, Terry Krannawitter (Sylvia), Hays, KS, Keith Krannawitter (Cheri), Olathe, KS and Bill Krannawitter, Enid, OK; son-in-law, Lynn McBride Paola, KS, daughter-in-law Deanna Krannawitter Olathe, KS brother Bill Bixenman of Grinnell, KS and many loved grand, great-grand, and great-great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by parents; her husband, Ed Krannawitter; two children, Jane McBride, and Mark Krannawitter; granddaughter, Mandy Bell; great-grandson, Eddie Mendez; sister, Doris Manhart; and brothers, Fred and Joe Bixenman.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., October 21, 2023, at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Hoxie, KS with burial at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, October 20, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5:30 pm. The vigil service will start at 7:00 pm. Visitation and vigil service at the Mickey-Leopold funeral Home, Hoxie, KS. Memorials are suggested to the Mandy Bell Endowment St. Peter’s Heath Foundation in memory of granddaughter, Mandy Bell and Library for the Blind-Norton and Emporia. Memorials may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, P.O. Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of concern and support may be left at mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

Stella Marie (Bixenman) Krannawitter

Prairie View Resident, Eleanor Odle, passed away on October 16, 2023, at the Norton County Hospital, age 88.

Eleanor was born on August 12, 1935, in Herndon, Kansas to her parents Pete and Anna (Wudtke) Lorentz.

She was married to Elden Odle on April 8, 1961, in Herndon, Kansas.

Eleanor is preceded in death by her parents Pete and Anna Lorentz, brothers Marvin Lorentz and wife Dixie, and Clarence Lorentz and wife Evelyn, as well as sisters Betty Smith and husband Bob, and Dorothy Alstom and husband Kieth.

Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Elden Odle, sons Eddy Odle and wife Dawn of Stillwater, Minnesota, and Danny Odle and wife Susan of Kingwood, Texas, daughter Wendy Popp and husband John of Great Bend, Kansas, sister Hazel Rippetoe of Del City, Oklahoma, brother-in-law Richard Odle of Phillipsburg, Kansas, sister-in-law Pat Barnes of Long Island, Kansas, as well as seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

A funeral service officiated by Pastor Lew Van Der Wege will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 10:00 a.m., at the Prairie View Reformed Church, in Prairie View, Kansas. Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery in Phillipsburg, Kansas.

Mrs. Odle will lie in state from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, November 6, and Tuesday, November 7, with a visitation from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday evening, at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.

Memorials may be made to the Prairie View Reformed Church. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>Eleanor Odle, Prairie View</h2><figure>
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 <figcaption>Eleanor Odle</figcaption>
 </figure>August 12, 1935 - October 16, 2023Prairie View Resident, Eleanor Odle, passed away on October 16, 2023, at the Norton County Hospital, age 88.Eleanor was born on August 12, 1935, in Herndon, Kansas to her parents Pete and Anna (Wudtke) Lorentz.She was married to Elden Odle on April 8, 1961, in Herndon, Kansas.Eleanor is preceded in death by her parents Pete and Anna Lorentz, brothers Marvin Lorentz and wife Dixie, and Clarence Lorentz and wife Evelyn, as well as sisters Betty Smith and husband Bob, and Dorothy Alstom and husband Kieth.Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Elden Odle, sons Eddy Odle and wife Dawn of Stillwater, Minnesota, and Danny Odle and wife Susan of Kingwood, Texas, daughter Wendy Popp and husband John of Great Bend, Kansas, sister Hazel Rippetoe of Del City, Oklahoma, brother-in-law Richard Odle of Phillipsburg, Kansas, sister-in-law Pat Barnes of Long Island, Kansas, as well as seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.A funeral service officiated by Pastor Lew Van Der Wege will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 10:00 a.m., at the Prairie View Reformed Church, in Prairie View, Kansas. Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery in Phillipsburg, Kansas.Mrs. Odle will lie in state from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, November 6, and Tuesday, November 7, with a visitation from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday evening, at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.Memorials may be made to the Prairie View Reformed Church. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Eleanor Odle

August 19, 1960 ~ October 11, 2023 (age 63)

An obituary is not available at this time for Michael Barnhart. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

<h2>Michael Barnhart, Wilson</h2>August 19, 1960 ~ October 11, 2023 (age 63)An obituary is not available at this time for Michael Barnhart. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Michael Barnhart

Thamer Mote, 92, of Weskan, Kansas passed away at Hope Springs in Sharon Springs on October 16, 2023.&nbsp;He was born on November 13, 1930 to Oris and Pearl (Cooper) Mote in Tolbert, Texas.

After his couple years of military service, Thamer worked for various farmers and found fulfillment in driving a school bus. Thamer also worked for the county road department, contributing to the maintenance and improvement of the local infrastructure.

Outside of work, Thamer had a deep love for the arts and faith. He was a skilled wood carver and artist, creating beautiful works that continue to inspire. His passion for drawing allowed him to express himself creatively and connect with others. 

His faith was an integral part of his life, regularly attending church services and finding solace and wisdom in the pages of the Bible.

One of Thamer's greatest joys in life was the time spent with his family. He cherished family visits, treasuring every moment spent together and creating lasting memories. Additionally, he had a loyal and beloved companion in his dog, Dusty, who was always by his side.

Thamer is survived by his brother Wallace (Doris) Mote of Sharon Springs, Kansas, and sister Hazel Young of Tribune, Kansas as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother OD (Janice) Mote, one brother-in-law, Verdell Young and one nephew, Danny Lee Young.

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Weskan Bible Church and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland KS 67735.

To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/d40d513b-bd6b-4d90-92d4-1dd98a554ec7" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Thamer Mote, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/d40d513b-bd6b-4d90-92d4-1dd98a554ec7" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

<h2>Thamer Mote, Weskan</h2><figure>
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 <figcaption>Thamer Mote</figcaption>
 </figure>November 13, 1930 - October 16, 2023Thamer Mote, 92, of Weskan, Kansas passed away at Hope Springs in Sharon Springs on October 16, 2023.&nbsp;He was born on November 13, 1930 to Oris and Pearl (Cooper) Mote in Tolbert, Texas.After his couple years of military service, Thamer worked for various farmers and found fulfillment in driving a school bus. Thamer also worked for the county road department, contributing to the maintenance and improvement of the local infrastructure.Outside of work, Thamer had a deep love for the arts and faith. He was a skilled wood carver and artist, creating beautiful works that continue to inspire. His passion for drawing allowed him to express himself creatively and connect with others. His faith was an integral part of his life, regularly attending church services and finding solace and wisdom in the pages of the Bible.One of Thamer's greatest joys in life was the time spent with his family. He cherished family visits, treasuring every moment spent together and creating lasting memories. Additionally, he had a loyal and beloved companion in his dog, Dusty, who was always by his side.Thamer is survived by his brother Wallace (Doris) Mote of Sharon Springs, Kansas, and sister Hazel Young of Tribune, Kansas as well as numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother OD (Janice) Mote, one brother-in-law, Verdell Young and one nephew, Danny Lee Young.Memorial contributions may be designated to the Weskan Bible Church and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland KS 67735.To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/d40d513b-bd6b-4d90-92d4-1dd98a554ec7" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Thamer Mote, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/d40d513b-bd6b-4d90-92d4-1dd98a554ec7" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

Thamer Mote

Lenus Edward Schuck, 71, of Edmond, Kansas passed away October 11, 2023. Lenus was born May 9, 1952 in Concordia, Kansas to Alfanso “Al” and Alta (Rowley) Schuck.

Lenus graduated from Hill City High school in 1970. After attending Fort Hays University, he became an avid farmer. He married Diane September 4, 2004, in Hill City, Kansas. Lenus was known to be honest and a hard worker and would do anything for his family and friends.

Lenus is proceeded in death by both his parents and his faithful and beloved companions Annie and Bailey.

 He is survived by his wife Diane of 19 years; son Austin and wife Katie Schuck of Hill City, Steven and wife Chris Breinig of Hays, Robert (Tanya) Breinig of Topeka, Amanda Breinig of Hays; grandchildren Joshua Forbes, Madison Easton, Jordan Breinig and Noah Lantham; many beloved cousins and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held October 23, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.. at Stinemetz Funeral Home in Hill City. 

The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to the Kansas Dialysis Foundation in Linus Schuck’s name.

T o<a href="http://stinemetz-funeral-home-inc.tributestore.com/?oId=29502064&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.653740999.1682956485:GS1.1.1697634991.108.0.1697634998.53.0.0&amp;mtph=1">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="http://stinemetz-funeral-home-inc.tributestore.com/memorial-tree?oId=29502064&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.653740999.1682956485:GS1.1.1697634991.108.0.1697634998.53.0.0&amp;mtph=1">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Lenus, please&nbsp;<a href="http://stinemetz-funeral-home-inc.tributestore.com/?oId=29502064&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.653740999.1682956485:GS1.1.1697634991.108.0.1697634998.53.0.0&amp;mtph=1">visit our floral store.</a>

<h2>Lenus Edward Schuck, Edmond</h2><figure>
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 </figure>May 9, 1952 - October 11, 2023Lenus Edward Schuck, 71, of Edmond, Kansas passed away October 11, 2023. Lenus was born May 9, 1952 in Concordia, Kansas to Alfanso “Al” and Alta (Rowley) Schuck.Lenus graduated from Hill City High school in 1970. After attending Fort Hays University, he became an avid farmer. He married Diane September 4, 2004, in Hill City, Kansas. Lenus was known to be honest and a hard worker and would do anything for his family and friends.Lenus is proceeded in death by both his parents and his faithful and beloved companions Annie and Bailey. He is survived by his wife Diane of 19 years; son Austin and wife Katie Schuck of Hill City, Steven and wife Chris Breinig of Hays, Robert (Tanya) Breinig of Topeka, Amanda Breinig of Hays; grandchildren Joshua Forbes, Madison Easton, Jordan Breinig and Noah Lantham; many beloved cousins and friends.A Celebration of Life will be held October 23, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.. at Stinemetz Funeral Home in Hill City. The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to the Kansas Dialysis Foundation in Linus Schuck’s name.T o<a href="http://stinemetz-funeral-home-inc.tributestore.com/?oId=29502064&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.653740999.1682956485:GS1.1.1697634991.108.0.1697634998.53.0.0&amp;mtph=1">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="http://stinemetz-funeral-home-inc.tributestore.com/memorial-tree?oId=29502064&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.653740999.1682956485:GS1.1.1697634991.108.0.1697634998.53.0.0&amp;mtph=1">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Lenus, please&nbsp;<a href="http://stinemetz-funeral-home-inc.tributestore.com/?oId=29502064&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.653740999.1682956485:GS1.1.1697634991.108.0.1697634998.53.0.0&amp;mtph=1">visit our floral store.</a>

Lenus Edward Schuck

Francis S. (Frank) Luecke,&nbsp;Crestwood, KY

Francis S. Luecke was born on February 17, 1944 in Enid, Oklahoma to Joseph F. and Eva Agnes Luecke. He died on September 9, 2023 at a nursing home near his home in Crestwood, Kentucky, after losing a nearly yearlong battle trying to recover from a series of strokes.

Frank spent his first four years on the family farm near Okeene, Oklahoma. 

In 1948 the family moved to Hays, Kansas. Frank attended grade school at Jefferson Elementary, then high school at St. Joseph Military Academy, where he graduated in 1962 at the top of his class. After high school, he attended Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. After graduating from Creighton, he enrolled at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where, in 1967, he received a degree in mechanical engineering, and a ROTC commission in the U.S. Army. Frank served his two years on active duty, after which he was employed by IBM in Rochester, Minnesota. At IBM, Frank and his team developed the first floppy disc backup system for computers, later to go on and develop optical (laser) storage systems.

Frank married JoAnn Reckner on June 4, 1966 in the chapel at Offutt Air Base in Omaha. From that union came daughter Kristan and son David.

Frank was always interested in things mechanical; during his high school years, he built a kit car, which served him during all his college years. 

For the past 15 years, Frank and JoAnn have invested in future engineers and entrepreneurs through FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration &amp; Recognition in Science &amp; Technology). He strongly encouraged students to study subjects related to STEM (Science, Technology Engineering, Math).&nbsp;

Instead of flowers or other things, they encourage donations to KY FIRST Robotics, Inc. 120 Parker Lane, Nicholasville, KY 40356.

In the late 1980s IBM moved Frank to San Jose, California, where, in 1990, he resigned from IBM and co- founded New Focus, a company devoted to designing and developing optical tools for many industries.

Frank is survived by his wife JoAnn of 57 years; daughter Kristan Hastrich of Columbus Ohio; son David, (Heidi) of New Haven Connecticut; grandchildren James Hastrich and Jessica Hastrich; sister Alberta of Anacortes Washington; and brother William of Hays Kansas; as well as nieces and nephews. 

<h2>Francis S. (Frank) Luecke,&nbsp;Crestwood, KY</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697590315354.jpeg" alt="Francis S. Luecke" />
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 </figure>Francis S. Luecke was born on February 17, 1944 in Enid, Oklahoma to Joseph F. and Eva Agnes Luecke. He died on September 9, 2023 at a nursing home near his home in Crestwood, Kentucky, after losing a nearly yearlong battle trying to recover from a series of strokes.Frank spent his first four years on the family farm near Okeene, Oklahoma. In 1948 the family moved to Hays, Kansas. Frank attended grade school at Jefferson Elementary, then high school at St. Joseph Military Academy, where he graduated in 1962 at the top of his class. After high school, he attended Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. After graduating from Creighton, he enrolled at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where, in 1967, he received a degree in mechanical engineering, and a ROTC commission in the U.S. Army. Frank served his two years on active duty, after which he was employed by IBM in Rochester, Minnesota. At IBM, Frank and his team developed the first floppy disc backup system for computers, later to go on and develop optical (laser) storage systems.Frank married JoAnn Reckner on June 4, 1966 in the chapel at Offutt Air Base in Omaha. From that union came daughter Kristan and son David.Frank was always interested in things mechanical; during his high school years, he built a kit car, which served him during all his college years. For the past 15 years, Frank and JoAnn have invested in future engineers and entrepreneurs through FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration &amp; Recognition in Science &amp; Technology). He strongly encouraged students to study subjects related to STEM (Science, Technology Engineering, Math).&nbsp;Instead of flowers or other things, they encourage donations to KY FIRST Robotics, Inc. 120 Parker Lane, Nicholasville, KY 40356.In the late 1980s IBM moved Frank to San Jose, California, where, in 1990, he resigned from IBM and co- founded New Focus, a company devoted to designing and developing optical tools for many industries.Frank is survived by his wife JoAnn of 57 years; daughter Kristan Hastrich of Columbus Ohio; son David, (Heidi) of New Haven Connecticut; grandchildren James Hastrich and Jessica Hastrich; sister Alberta of Anacortes Washington; and brother William of Hays Kansas; as well as nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Francis S. (Frank) Luecke

Amanda Deanne Korbe, age 38, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born June 17, 1985, in Hays, Kansas to Nicholas ‘Nick” and Connie (Goble) Korbe, Jr. 

Her survivors include her son, Christian Korbe, Medford, OR; her father, Nick Korbe Jr., Virgilina, VA; her brother, Nicholas “Nick” Korbe III, Virginia Beach, VA; her sisters, Barbara Williams and husband, John, Hays, KS; Alicia Gregory, Russell, KS; her uncle, Mervyn Goble and wife, Rosemary, WaKeeney, KS; her aunts, Jan Brungardt, Wellington, KS; Linda Korbe, Hays, KS; Gail Dobson, Hays, KS; Maxine Wellbrock, Hays, KS; and her six nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Connie; her sister, Kerry; her grandparents, Nicholas and Martha Korbe, Sr.; and Harold and Gladys Goble.

Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 23, 2023, at Hays Christian Church, 22nd and Marshall, Hays, Kansas with Rev. Cana Moore officiating.

The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Monday, at the Church.

Memorials are suggested to the family made payable to: Nick Korbe, Jr. in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. 

Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or left at guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.

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 </figure>June 17, 1985 - October 7, 2023Amanda Deanne Korbe, age 38, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born June 17, 1985, in Hays, Kansas to Nicholas ‘Nick” and Connie (Goble) Korbe, Jr. She grew up and attended school in Hays.Her survivors include her son, Christian Korbe, Medford, OR; her father, Nick Korbe Jr., Virgilina, VA; her brother, Nicholas “Nick” Korbe III, Virginia Beach, VA; her sisters, Barbara Williams and husband, John, Hays, KS; Alicia Gregory, Russell, KS; her uncle, Mervyn Goble and wife, Rosemary, WaKeeney, KS; her aunts, Jan Brungardt, Wellington, KS; Linda Korbe, Hays, KS; Gail Dobson, Hays, KS; Maxine Wellbrock, Hays, KS; and her six nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her mother, Connie; her sister, Kerry; her grandparents, Nicholas and Martha Korbe, Sr.; and Harold and Gladys Goble.Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 23, 2023, at Hays Christian Church, 22nd and Marshall, Hays, Kansas with Rev. Cana Moore officiating.The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Monday, at the Church.Memorials are suggested to the family made payable to: Nick Korbe, Jr. in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or left at guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.

Amanda Korbe

Edna “LaVerne” (Horton) Hackerott, of Plainville, KS, passed away on October 15, 2023, at the Redbud Village in Plainville, at the age of 101. She was born on October 18, 1921, to Harry and Ruth (Henry) Workman in Plainville. 

She married Troy Lee Horton on September 10, 1939. To this union four children were born: Jack, Linda, Barbara and Curtis. Troy passed away on January 14, 1972. On August 17, 1974, LaVerne married Gordon Lowell Hackerott and she was blessed with four stepchildren: Roger, Larry, Roberta and Mary. Gordon passed away on March 20, 2001.

LaVerne worked at the Plainville Hospital for many years and retired from there. She was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma, KS. She enjoyed cooking, computer games, word puzzles, lawn work, and embroidery.

Preceding LaVerne in death are her parents, Harry and Ruth Workman; husbands, Troy Horton and Gordon Hackerott; sisters, Eva Ross, Marjorie Jones, and Thelma Conway; brother, Oren Workman; daughters, Linda Mathies and Barbara Mills; and granddaughters, Jordanna Hackerott and Tara Horton.

Her survivors include two sons, Jack (Carolyn) Horton of Golden, CO and Curtis (Debra) Horton of Beloit, KS; son-in-law, Charles Mathies of Manhattan, KS; four stepchildren, Roger (Glenna) Hackerott of Russell, KS, Larry (Diane) Hackerott of Hays, KS, Roberta (Bernard) Ptaschek of Florida, and Mary (Tom) Casey of Hays, KS; 23 grandchildren; 31-plus great-grandchildren; 29 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Plainville. Visitation will be the same day, 1 p.m. until service time. Burial will follow in the Plainville City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Redbud Village and First Lutheran Church and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.

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<h2>Edna 'LaVerne' Hackerott, Plainville</h2><figure>
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 </figure>October 18, 1921 - October 15, 2023Edna “LaVerne” (Horton) Hackerott, of Plainville, KS, passed away on October 15, 2023, at the Redbud Village in Plainville, at the age of 101. She was born on October 18, 1921, to Harry and Ruth (Henry) Workman in Plainville. She married Troy Lee Horton on September 10, 1939. To this union four children were born: Jack, Linda, Barbara and Curtis. Troy passed away on January 14, 1972. On August 17, 1974, LaVerne married Gordon Lowell Hackerott and she was blessed with four stepchildren: Roger, Larry, Roberta and Mary. Gordon passed away on March 20, 2001.LaVerne worked at the Plainville Hospital for many years and retired from there. She was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma, KS. She enjoyed cooking, computer games, word puzzles, lawn work, and embroidery.Preceding LaVerne in death are her parents, Harry and Ruth Workman; husbands, Troy Horton and Gordon Hackerott; sisters, Eva Ross, Marjorie Jones, and Thelma Conway; brother, Oren Workman; daughters, Linda Mathies and Barbara Mills; and granddaughters, Jordanna Hackerott and Tara Horton.Her survivors include two sons, Jack (Carolyn) Horton of Golden, CO and Curtis (Debra) Horton of Beloit, KS; son-in-law, Charles Mathies of Manhattan, KS; four stepchildren, Roger (Glenna) Hackerott of Russell, KS, Larry (Diane) Hackerott of Hays, KS, Roberta (Bernard) Ptaschek of Florida, and Mary (Tom) Casey of Hays, KS; 23 grandchildren; 31-plus great-grandchildren; 29 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Plainville. Visitation will be the same day, 1 p.m. until service time. Burial will follow in the Plainville City Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Redbud Village and First Lutheran Church and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.To&nbsp;<a href="http://plumeroverlease-funeral-home-plainville.tributestore.com/?oId=29551788&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky|FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1115152002.1681661103:GS1.1.1697467680.116.0.1697468415.60.0.0&amp;mtph=1">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="http://plumeroverlease-funeral-home-plainville.tributestore.com/memorial-tree?oId=29551788&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1115152002.1681661103:GS1.1.1697467680.116.0.1697468415.60.0.0&amp;mtph=1">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Edna, please&nbsp;<a href="http://plumeroverlease-funeral-home-plainville.tributestore.com/?oId=29551788&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky|FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1115152002.1681661103:GS1.1.1697467680.116.0.1697468415.60.0.0&amp;mtph=1">visit our floral store.</a>Hide

Edna 'LaVerne' Hackerott

Duane Edwin Riedel left us to join his heavenly family on Aug. 11, 2023. Duane will be deeply missed by all those who had the privilege of knowing him, and his legacy will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of his loved ones.

To honor Duane's memory, a celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, with a Mass at St. Mary’s Church, Ellis, with inurnment following at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in Wakeeney. Duane’s family will gather in the church vestibule to greet guests at 12:30 p.m. Friends, along with family, are invited to attend to remember Duane and celebrate his life.

Memorial contributions in Duane’s honor are to be designated at a later date and may be made payable to Bernita Augustine, 708 N. Third St., Wakeeney, KS 67672.

Duane Edwin Riedel left us to join his heavenly family on Aug. 11, 2023. Duane will be deeply missed by all those who had the privilege of knowing him, and his legacy will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of his loved ones.<figure>
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 </figure>To honor Duane's memory, a celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, with a Mass at St. Mary’s Church, Ellis, with inurnment following at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in Wakeeney. Duane’s family will gather in the church vestibule to greet guests at 12:30 p.m. Friends, along with family, are invited to attend to remember Duane and celebrate his life.Memorial contributions in Duane’s honor are to be designated at a later date and may be made payable to Bernita Augustine, 708 N. Third St., Wakeeney, KS 67672.

Duane Edwin Riedel

William Michael “Mike” Walker, 60, passed away October 15, 2023 in Salina, KS.

He was born April 11, 1963 in Larned, KS, the son of William “Bill” M. and Helen M. Callahan Walker. &nbsp;

He was a lifetime area resident and employed by the State of Kansas working at Larned State Hospital and Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility, retiring in 2017.&nbsp;

He attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mike enjoyed travelling on his motorcycle, collecting shot glasses, camping at the lake, and cooking, but his true passion was grilling. He enjoyed time with family and laughing with a one of a kind laugh everyone knew.

On July 14, 1990 he married Diane (Dreiling) Walker, in Larned; they later divorced. &nbsp;She passed away October 25, 2020.

Survivors include his parents; two sons, Alex (Kelci) Walker, Larned and Bryce Walker, Salina; three sisters, JoAn Giles, Larned, Janice Eakin, Great Bend, and Julie (Graig) Peterman, Lyons; brother, Tony Walker, Larned; one granddaughter, Kamryn and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday, October 20, 2023 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Ryan Webster presiding. Visitation from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 19, 2023 with family present 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Memorials may be given to Mike Walker Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;&nbsp;

To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;William Mike Walker, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.beckwithmortuary.com/obituary/william-mike-walker/gifts?campaign=obituaryInline-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

<h2>William Mike Walker, Larned</h2><figure>
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 </figure>April 11, 1963 - October 15, 2023William Michael “Mike” Walker, 60, passed away October 15, 2023 in Salina, KS.He was born April 11, 1963 in Larned, KS, the son of William “Bill” M. and Helen M. Callahan Walker. &nbsp;He was a lifetime area resident and employed by the State of Kansas working at Larned State Hospital and Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility, retiring in 2017.&nbsp;He attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mike enjoyed travelling on his motorcycle, collecting shot glasses, camping at the lake, and cooking, but his true passion was grilling. He enjoyed time with family and laughing with a one of a kind laugh everyone knew.On July 14, 1990 he married Diane (Dreiling) Walker, in Larned; they later divorced. &nbsp;She passed away October 25, 2020.Survivors include his parents; two sons, Alex (Kelci) Walker, Larned and Bryce Walker, Salina; three sisters, JoAn Giles, Larned, Janice Eakin, Great Bend, and Julie (Graig) Peterman, Lyons; brother, Tony Walker, Larned; one granddaughter, Kamryn and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday, October 20, 2023 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Ryan Webster presiding. Visitation from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 19, 2023 with family present 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.Memorials may be given to Mike Walker Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;&nbsp;To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;William Mike Walker, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.beckwithmortuary.com/obituary/william-mike-walker/gifts?campaign=obituaryInline-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

William Mike Walker

Leslie June (Frazier) Bartels, 76, of Hays, KS passed away in Hays, Kansas on October 14, 2023. She was born on October 22, 1946 to Lester and June (Philbrick) Frazier in Goodland, Kansas.

Leslie was united in marriage to Gary Bartels on June 11, 1967 in Goodland.&nbsp;To this union they had three children: Mitchell, Jason and Valerie.

Leslie was primarily a homemaker while raising her family and did office work early on to help support the family.&nbsp; Her interests included reading, gardening and finding unique items at garage sales to display in her home or yard.

Those who knew Leslie appreciated her witty sense of humor and ability to laugh, even up to the very end.&nbsp; She was a studier of all things with a thirst for knowledge and her use of Google was legendary within the family.

Leslie is survived by husband Gary Bartels, son Mitchell Bartels (wife Roxanne), granddaughter Regan May (husband Zach and great-grandsons Bryson and Kyler), granddaughter Tatum Bartels; daughter Valerie Yates (husband Robert), granddaughters Camryn and Lauryn Yates; sister Carol Johnson, sister Marcia Sitton (husband Steve) and brother Bill Frazier (wife Mary).

She was preceded in death by son Jason, her parents and an infant brother Thomas.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland, KS with Pastor Don Warren Officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in the Goodland Cemetery in Goodland, Kansas

Memorial contributions may be designated to Hospice Services of Hays and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave, Goodland KS 67735.

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<h2>Leslie June (Frazier) Bartels, Hays</h2><figure>
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 </figure>October 22, 1946 - October 14, 2023Leslie June (Frazier) Bartels, 76, of Hays, KS passed away in Hays, Kansas on October 14, 2023. She was born on October 22, 1946 to Lester and June (Philbrick) Frazier in Goodland, Kansas.Leslie was united in marriage to Gary Bartels on June 11, 1967 in Goodland.&nbsp;To this union they had three children: Mitchell, Jason and Valerie.Leslie was primarily a homemaker while raising her family and did office work early on to help support the family.&nbsp; Her interests included reading, gardening and finding unique items at garage sales to display in her home or yard.Those who knew Leslie appreciated her witty sense of humor and ability to laugh, even up to the very end.&nbsp; She was a studier of all things with a thirst for knowledge and her use of Google was legendary within the family.Leslie is survived by husband Gary Bartels, son Mitchell Bartels (wife Roxanne), granddaughter Regan May (husband Zach and great-grandsons Bryson and Kyler), granddaughter Tatum Bartels; daughter Valerie Yates (husband Robert), granddaughters Camryn and Lauryn Yates; sister Carol Johnson, sister Marcia Sitton (husband Steve) and brother Bill Frazier (wife Mary).She was preceded in death by son Jason, her parents and an infant brother Thomas.Memorial services will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland, KS with Pastor Don Warren Officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in the Goodland Cemetery in Goodland, KansasMemorial contributions may be designated to Hospice Services of Hays and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave, Goodland KS 67735.To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/5cca19c0-907c-4731-a78c-3a5dbc86851b" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Leslie Bartels, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/5cca19c0-907c-4731-a78c-3a5dbc86851b" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

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Charles Andrew (Chuck) Westin, 84, of Belleville, KS, passed away from cancer on October 13, 2023, at his home.

Chuck was born in Topeka, KS, to Carl A. and Florence Helen (Stratton) Westin on May 1, 1939. He was a loving husband, son, father, and friend to all. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Florence Westin, his first wife Carolyn Lockhart, and his beloved daughter Christina Louise Westin Fruin.

Chuck is survived by his wife Carolyn Sue (Laue) Olson Westin, whom he married on April 15, 1982, in Erie, Colorado; his daughters, Carol Westin and Cynthia Westin, and deceased daughter Christina’s widow Joy Fruin, and his sons, Jason (Lori), Scott (Megan), and Seth (Breanne) Olson, and grandchildren Austin Workman, Samantha Workman, Bailey DeLong, Alex Olson, Ben Olson, and Tatum Connett, and his great-grandson Christopher “Chris” James Kramer (Bailey), and Chuck’s brother Philip (Judy). He said that his greatest joy was being with his wife and their children and grandchildren, and he noted that they each always treated him with such great kindness and love. He enjoyed the trips that he took with his wife of over 40 years, and enjoyed his many friends, associates, and pets.

Chuck graduate from Formoso (KS) High School in 1957 and finished one year of college at Emporia State Teachers College where his parents had graduated 30 years earlier. He entered the active Army for two years in 1958. He later graduated from Emporia with a BSBA, Xavier University in Cincinnati with an MBA in Hospital Administration, and Walden University where he received his PhD.

He worked for the VA and the U.S. Public Health Service financing small rural hospitals. He retired in Denver in 1989, and was the administrator of Republic County Hospital in Belleville from 1990 to 2000 (where he retired, as he said, for the 3rd&nbsp;or 4th&nbsp;time). After serving as a military intelligence officer (like his father-in-law), he served from time to time as a volunteer sheriff’s deputy where he was able to assist folks. He was honored to serve as the Great Plains Health Alliance board chairman, where his father had been involved 70 years earlier. He said that he never had a job he didn’t enjoy or supervisors and co-workers whom he didn’t respect and admire. Often moving to where his job was, during his work years he lived in KS, MO, IA, PA, OH, IL, CO, and TX.

During his life he advocated for many social justice items (including universal health coverage, rural issues, and equal justice and opportunity for all) and he hoped that his efforts might help others (and many sort of enjoyed receiving or reading his letters).

With his parent’s permission, he joined the Kansas National Guard in Mankato at the age 17 as a private. During the next 33 years, he served on active duty with the Army, and later in the Army, Navy, and Air Force Reserves, retiring from the Air Force Reserve as a LtCol in 1990. He always enjoyed his military experiences and said that it was probably because he never got shot at and never had to go out of the country. He met his wife who was an Army Major master's degree nurse through a military organization. He specifically requested that he not receive a military funeral, hoping to reserve that honor for combat veterans whom he said deserved much more than he.

He was generous and was often involved in volunteer work. He loved and appreciated his friends at the American Lutheran Church in Belleville, and requested prayers in lieu of flowers or memorials.

Funeral sServices will be held at the American Lutheran Church in Belleville on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., with Mr. Al Urich, PMA, officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery, Scandia.

Visitation will be Wednesday, October 18, from 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville.

Memorials are requested to the American Lutheran Church, the Republic Co. Food Bank, or the Golden Bell Haven, and may be sent to Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 566, Belleville, Kansas, 66935.

Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home is assisting the Westin family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com.

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<h2>Charles 'Chuck' A. Westin, Belleville</h2><figure>
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 </figure>Charles Andrew (Chuck) Westin, 84, of Belleville, KS, passed away from cancer on October 13, 2023, at his home.Chuck was born in Topeka, KS, to Carl A. and Florence Helen (Stratton) Westin on May 1, 1939. He was a loving husband, son, father, and friend to all. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Florence Westin, his first wife Carolyn Lockhart, and his beloved daughter Christina Louise Westin Fruin.Chuck is survived by his wife Carolyn Sue (Laue) Olson Westin, whom he married on April 15, 1982, in Erie, Colorado; his daughters, Carol Westin and Cynthia Westin, and deceased daughter Christina’s widow Joy Fruin, and his sons, Jason (Lori), Scott (Megan), and Seth (Breanne) Olson, and grandchildren Austin Workman, Samantha Workman, Bailey DeLong, Alex Olson, Ben Olson, and Tatum Connett, and his great-grandson Christopher “Chris” James Kramer (Bailey), and Chuck’s brother Philip (Judy). He said that his greatest joy was being with his wife and their children and grandchildren, and he noted that they each always treated him with such great kindness and love. He enjoyed the trips that he took with his wife of over 40 years, and enjoyed his many friends, associates, and pets.Chuck graduate from Formoso (KS) High School in 1957 and finished one year of college at Emporia State Teachers College where his parents had graduated 30 years earlier. He entered the active Army for two years in 1958. He later graduated from Emporia with a BSBA, Xavier University in Cincinnati with an MBA in Hospital Administration, and Walden University where he received his PhD.He worked for the VA and the U.S. Public Health Service financing small rural hospitals. He retired in Denver in 1989, and was the administrator of Republic County Hospital in Belleville from 1990 to 2000 (where he retired, as he said, for the 3rd&nbsp;or 4th&nbsp;time). After serving as a military intelligence officer (like his father-in-law), he served from time to time as a volunteer sheriff’s deputy where he was able to assist folks. He was honored to serve as the Great Plains Health Alliance board chairman, where his father had been involved 70 years earlier. He said that he never had a job he didn’t enjoy or supervisors and co-workers whom he didn’t respect and admire. Often moving to where his job was, during his work years he lived in KS, MO, IA, PA, OH, IL, CO, and TX.During his life he advocated for many social justice items (including universal health coverage, rural issues, and equal justice and opportunity for all) and he hoped that his efforts might help others (and many sort of enjoyed receiving or reading his letters).With his parent’s permission, he joined the Kansas National Guard in Mankato at the age 17 as a private. During the next 33 years, he served on active duty with the Army, and later in the Army, Navy, and Air Force Reserves, retiring from the Air Force Reserve as a LtCol in 1990. He always enjoyed his military experiences and said that it was probably because he never got shot at and never had to go out of the country. He met his wife who was an Army Major master's degree nurse through a military organization. He specifically requested that he not receive a military funeral, hoping to reserve that honor for combat veterans whom he said deserved much more than he.He was generous and was often involved in volunteer work. He loved and appreciated his friends at the American Lutheran Church in Belleville, and requested prayers in lieu of flowers or memorials.Funeral sServices will be held at the American Lutheran Church in Belleville on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., with Mr. Al Urich, PMA, officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery, Scandia.Visitation will be Wednesday, October 18, from 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville.Memorials are requested to the American Lutheran Church, the Republic Co. Food Bank, or the Golden Bell Haven, and may be sent to Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 566, Belleville, Kansas, 66935.Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home is assisting the Westin family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com.To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/ae919ebe-5209-4a5b-a1db-c4dc765dbb07" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Charles "Chuck" A. Westin, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/ae919ebe-5209-4a5b-a1db-c4dc765dbb07" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

Charles 'Chuck' A. Westin

Twila Marie (Keas) Sander, of Stockton, Kansas, passed away on October 10, 2023, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas, at the age of 82. Twila was born at home in Stockton, Kansas on February 26, 1941, to Chester Leo and Laura Bell (Turnbull) Keas. Twila came into this world in the middle of a blizzard and remained her own force of nature throughout her lifetime.

She met her best friend for life, Alice Ann (Maddy) Lee, while only a baby at the Main Street Christian Church. The two shared many adventures, tears, and laughter during their lifetime, with the last one being when Twila left this world peacefully with Alice Ann by her side.

Twila lived life to the fullest. While growing up, she enjoyed travelling with her family, spending time with friends, and going to the movies. Twila was an avid swimmer and spent each moment she could at Webster Lake. When Alice Ann couldn’t swim, Twila would pull her out in the spillway on an innertube, so she didn’t have to miss the fun! Twila was athletic and loved sports. The boys’ basketball coach insisted she practice with his team since she was the best free throw shooter the school had. He told her more than once that he would have disguised her as a boy and put her on the team if he could have gotten away with it.

While attending Stockton High School, Twila held the record for the number of words per minute she could type. She typed so fast that she would have to pause to wait for the typewriter to catch up with her. After graduating in 1959, Twila took a position as secretary for Warren Harding at the Rooks County Extension Office. Warren would invite people to the office to observe how fast she could type. He often joked that Twila could type as fast as she could talk!

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 </figure>February 26, 1941 - October 10, 2023Twila Marie (Keas) Sander, of Stockton, Kansas, passed away on October 10, 2023, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas, at the age of 82. Twila was born at home in Stockton, Kansas on February 26, 1941, to Chester Leo and Laura Bell (Turnbull) Keas. Twila came into this world in the middle of a blizzard and remained her own force of nature throughout her lifetime.She met her best friend for life, Alice Ann (Maddy) Lee, while only a baby at the Main Street Christian Church. The two shared many adventures, tears, and laughter during their lifetime, with the last one being when Twila left this world peacefully with Alice Ann by her side.Twila lived life to the fullest. While growing up, she enjoyed travelling with her family, spending time with friends, and going to the movies. Twila was an avid swimmer and spent each moment she could at Webster Lake. When Alice Ann couldn’t swim, Twila would pull her out in the spillway on an innertube, so she didn’t have to miss the fun! Twila was athletic and loved sports. The boys’ basketball coach insisted she practice with his team since she was the best free throw shooter the school had. He told her more than once that he would have disguised her as a boy and put her on the team if he could have gotten away with it.While attending Stockton High School, Twila held the record for the number of words per minute she could type. She typed so fast that she would have to pause to wait for the typewriter to catch up with her. After graduating in 1959, Twila took a position as secretary for Warren Harding at the Rooks County Extension Office. Warren would invite people to the office to observe how fast she could type. He often joked that Twila could type as fast as she could talk!Twila later became an entrepreneur, opening Prime Time Video on Main Street in Stockton. When the video industry evolved, Twila evolved with it and later sold electronics and computers. Although she never attended college herself, she taught computer classes for Colby Community College as well as private classes at her store.Twila loved her family and she loved Stockton. While her children were growing up, she was a room mother and volunteered at many school and community activities. She helped organize the first Pride Committee to beautify the city and served on the Chamber of Commerce. Twila served three terms as a city commissioner. However, she is probably best known for her involvement with the Rooks County Free Fair. She wore many hats at the fair. She was a 4-H leader and helped her children and many others with 4-H fair projects throughout the year. She also served alongside her husband, Freeman, who was fair board president, put on the largest free fair in Kansas.After retiring, Twila was never one to pass up looking for a bargain at Walmart. She enjoyed crocheting hats for cancer patients, tending her flower garden, and visiting with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchild. Twila was a good friend to all that knew her. Although she will leave us with many memories, it is her strength, quick wit, and wisdom that she imparted to us that we will cherish the most.Twila is survived by her children, Aronda Strutt of Stockton, Kansas, Kris Strutt of Wichita, Kansas, Clint (Angela) Strutt of Mons, Belgium, Charlie (Marsha) Sander of Stockton, Kansas, and Brian (Trish) Sander of Plainville, Kansas; eight grandchildren, Blake Marie Martinez (Josiah), Connor Divine, Ethan Divine, Callan Wells, Keith Sander (Jane), Dalton Sander, Colton Sander, and Kyler Sander; great-grandson, William Rain Sander; many nieces and nephews; and her lifelong friend and partner in crime, Alice Ann Lee.She was preceded in death by her husband, Freeman Sander; infant brothers Harold Keas and Doyle Keas; siblings, Warden Keas, Wilber Keas, Thelma Ross, and Clio Carson; and granddaughter, Eden Strutt.A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at the funeral home in Stockton. Inurnment will follow at the Stockton Cemetery.Memorials are suggested to the Rooks County Health Center or St. Jude Hospital and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N 1st Stockton, KS 67669.To&nbsp;<a href="http://plumeroverlease-funeral-home-stockton-inc.tributestore.com/?oId=29503895&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky|FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.1.1115152002.1681661103:GS1.1.1697289885.115.0.1697289889.56.0.0&amp;mtph=1">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="http://plumeroverlease-funeral-home-stockton-inc.tributestore.com/memorial-tree?oId=29503895&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.1.1115152002.1681661103:GS1.1.1697289885.115.0.1697289889.56.0.0&amp;mtph=1">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Twila, please&nbsp;<a href="http://plumeroverlease-funeral-home-stockton-inc.tributestore.com/?oId=29503895&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky|FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.1.1115152002.1681661103:GS1.1.1697289885.115.0.1697289889.56.0.0&amp;mtph=1">visit our floral store.</a>

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