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Jane Ann Lundy-Matlock, 68, of Vinita, Oklahoma, passed away on July 18, 2023. She was born on October 6, 1954, in Vinita, Oklahoma, to Lloyd and Ida (Simms) Lundy. 

Jane attended high school in Hays, Kansas, graduating in 1972. She then attended Colby Community College, graduating with an associate of applied science in animal technology. Throughout Jane’s younger years, she helped her parents in the hospitality business. Jane worked as a registered nurse at the Hays Medical Center for more than 20 years, before retiring.

She had many interests such as traveling and visiting many interesting countries around the world. 

She enjoyed reading and Jane always loved horses, beginning with her first pony, KoKo. She enjoyed rescuing neglected animals as well as working with her own horses. Her special interest was the American Curly Horse. Jane is preceded in death by her father, Lloyd, and a sister, Connie Baldwin. Those left to cherish Jane’s memory include her mother, Ida (Simms) Lundy, her niece, Jenny Norris Burch and husband, Allen, her nephew, Christopher Norris and wife, Megan, her business partner, and good friend, Sabrina Symns, very special longtime nursing friends, Helen and Theresa, lifetime “bonus sister” Meg, along with numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2023, at the Ft. Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 1243 Rome Road, Hays, KS. Visitation will be Thursday 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Memorial contributions are suggested to the organization of your choice in Jane’s memory. Condolences may be left on Jane’s tribute page&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> Services in care of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory, Brock’s Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

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 </figure><h2>Jane Ann Lundy-Matlock, Vinita, Oklahoma</h2><a href="https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/obituaries/Jane-Ann-Lundy-Matlock?obId=28533433">https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/obituaries/Jane-Ann-Lundy-Matlock?obId=28533433</a>October 6, 1954 - July 18 2023Jane Ann Lundy-Matlock, 68, of Vinita, Oklahoma, passed away on July 18, 2023. She was born on October 6, 1954, in Vinita, Oklahoma, to Lloyd and Ida (Simms) Lundy. Jane attended high school in Hays, Kansas, graduating in 1972. She then attended Colby Community College, graduating with an associate of applied science in animal technology. Throughout Jane’s younger years, she helped her parents in the hospitality business. Jane worked as a registered nurse at the Hays Medical Center for more than 20 years, before retiring. She had many interests such as traveling and visiting many interesting countries around the world. She enjoyed reading and Jane always loved horses, beginning with her first pony, KoKo. She enjoyed rescuing neglected animals as well as working with her own horses. Her special interest was the American Curly Horse. Jane is preceded in death by her father, Lloyd, and a sister, Connie Baldwin. Those left to cherish Jane’s memory include her mother, Ida (Simms) Lundy, her niece, Jenny Norris Burch and husband, Allen, her nephew, Christopher Norris and wife, Megan, her business partner, and good friend, Sabrina Symns, very special longtime nursing friends, Helen and Theresa, lifetime “bonus sister” Meg, along with numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2023, at the Ft. Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 1243 Rome Road, Hays, KS. Visitation will be Thursday 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Memorial contributions are suggested to the organization of your choice in Jane’s memory. Condolences may be left on Jane’s tribute page&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> Services in care of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory, Brock’s Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Jane Ann Lundy-Matlock

Dustin Braun , son of Jim Braun and Sharon (Phlieger) Braun passed away at his home in Surprise, Arizona on July 2, 2023. Dustin was born May 28, 1983 in Hoxie, KS. 

A memorial mass will be held Saturday August 5, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Park, Kansas. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

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 </figure>May 28, 1983 - July 2, 2023Dustin Braun , son of Jim Braun and Sharon (Phlieger) Braun passed away at his home in Surprise, Arizona on July 2, 2023. Dustin was born May 28, 1983 in Hoxie, KS. A memorial mass will be held Saturday August 5, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Park, Kansas. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Dustin Braun

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Darlene Francis Woelk, 90, went to be with her Lord on Friday, July 21, 2023, at The Pratt Health and Rehab in Pratt, Kansas.

Darlene was born on May 12, 1933, in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of Francis Newton and Eva Gretchen (Hogue) Davis.&nbsp; 

She was raised by her mother and would recall her adventures in her mom’s restaurant growing up in Beloit, Kansas.&nbsp; 

She graduated from Beloit High School and began working the summer of 1951, for Woelk Implement in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; 

She met the love of her life and was united in marriage to Donald F. Woelk on July 27, 1952, in Beloit, Kansas.&nbsp; They were married for 53 years and from this union they were blessed with three children, Pamela, Diane and Daron.&nbsp; 

In 1970, she became a successful tax consultant and continued this job until in 1979, when she and Don opened Woelk’s House of Diamonds in Russell.&nbsp; 

She was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Order of the Eastern Star and was a Deines Cultural Center Board Member.&nbsp; She retired from the jewelry store at the age of 78.&nbsp; She continued to enjoy playing bridge with many of her friends and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She loved going to her grandchildren’s activities and made wonderful memories with all of them.

She is survived by her daughter Diane Ladenburger and husband Kenton of Pratt, Kansas, son Daron Woelk and wife Katrina of Russell, Kansas, granddaughters Alysha Dickson (Andrew), Audrey Wells (Doug), Amber Johnson (Chaun), Jennalee Martin, Aubrey Larson, grandsons Bryant Woelk (Darian) and Chase Woelk along with 10 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Don in 2005, and daughter Pamela in 1969.

A celebration of Darlene’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 28, 2023, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2023, with family greeting guests from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday evening at the mortuary.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be given to the Deines Cultural Center or Russell Regional Hospital, both in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; 

Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.pvpmortuary.com/darlene-f-woelk/">https://www.pvpmortuary.com/darlene-f-woelk/</a>May 12, 1933 - July 21, 2023Darlene Francis Woelk, 90, went to be with her Lord on Friday, July 21, 2023, at The Pratt Health and Rehab in Pratt, Kansas.Darlene was born on May 12, 1933, in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of Francis Newton and Eva Gretchen (Hogue) Davis.&nbsp; She was raised by her mother and would recall her adventures in her mom’s restaurant growing up in Beloit, Kansas.&nbsp; She graduated from Beloit High School and began working the summer of 1951, for Woelk Implement in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; She met the love of her life and was united in marriage to Donald F. Woelk on July 27, 1952, in Beloit, Kansas.&nbsp; They were married for 53 years and from this union they were blessed with three children, Pamela, Diane and Daron.&nbsp; In 1970, she became a successful tax consultant and continued this job until in 1979, when she and Don opened Woelk’s House of Diamonds in Russell.&nbsp; She was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Order of the Eastern Star and was a Deines Cultural Center Board Member.&nbsp; She retired from the jewelry store at the age of 78.&nbsp; She continued to enjoy playing bridge with many of her friends and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She loved going to her grandchildren’s activities and made wonderful memories with all of them.She is survived by her daughter Diane Ladenburger and husband Kenton of Pratt, Kansas, son Daron Woelk and wife Katrina of Russell, Kansas, granddaughters Alysha Dickson (Andrew), Audrey Wells (Doug), Amber Johnson (Chaun), Jennalee Martin, Aubrey Larson, grandsons Bryant Woelk (Darian) and Chase Woelk along with 10 great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Don in 2005, and daughter Pamela in 1969.A celebration of Darlene’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 28, 2023, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2023, with family greeting guests from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday evening at the mortuary.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Deines Cultural Center or Russell Regional Hospital, both in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Darlene F. Woelk

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GOODLAND - On July 21, 2023, surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Virginia Ann Warakomski peacefully passed away at home after a short illness.&nbsp; Virginia was born on December 27, 1927, in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Estelle (Fydryck) Waldin.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She spent her early childhood on a dairy farm in Stevens Point, WI and then moved with her family to Niles, IL, where she graduated from Niles Township High School.&nbsp;

She and John Warakomski were married in 1948 and moved to St. Louis, MO, where she raised her two children, Mike and Mary Ellen.&nbsp; 

In her later years, she moved to Goodland, Kansas, where she enjoyed volunteering at the Goodland Churches Thrift Shop and working at Terra Bona Hawaiian Shave Ice and Coffee Company.&nbsp; 

She was an active parishioner at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, where she played the organ for mass.&nbsp; 

Virginia was an active member of the Goodland community as well.

Virginia was an avid gardener as well as a sewer and quilter.&nbsp; In her spare time, she enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles with her family.&nbsp; One of her great joys was teaching two of her great-granddaughters, Gracie and Hannah, to sew.&nbsp; She enjoyed her Tuesday afternoon sewing group at the First Christian Church.&nbsp; 

She was a lifelong learner, taking piano lessons to improve her musical skills even at her advanced age, and enjoyed being a member of the library book club.&nbsp; She was especially proud of the “Good Neighbor Award” given “in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the Grandview Hills Neighborhood in Missouri,” prior to moving.&nbsp;

Virginia is preceded in death by her husband, John Warakomski; her parents, Joseph and Estelle (Fydryck) Waldin; her brothers, Joseph and Paul Waldin; her sister, Theresa (Waldin) Buck.&nbsp;

She is survived by her children, John Michael “Mike” Warakomski (Janet) and Mary Ellen Coumerilh (John), as well as her four grandchildren, Benjamin and Michael Coumerilh and Matthew and Christopher Warakomski; and her eight great-grandchildren, Kylee Addison, Gracie Warakomski; Kaitlyn, John R. and Hannah Coumerilh, and Madison, Rylie and Elijah Coumerilh as well as many friends.

A memorial mass will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. MT at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Father Carlos Ruiz officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials in Virginia’s name to be made to Autoinflammatory Alliance at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoinflammatory.org/">www.autoinflammatory.org</a>&nbsp;or Children’s Gospel Box at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.give.foursquare.org/">www.give.foursquare.org</a>.&nbsp; If you prefer to leave a memorial in person, they may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituaries/virginia-warakomski">https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituaries/virginia-warakomski</a>December 27, 1927 - July 21, 2023GOODLAND - On July 21, 2023, surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Virginia Ann Warakomski peacefully passed away at home after a short illness.&nbsp; Virginia was born on December 27, 1927, in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Estelle (Fydryck) Waldin.&nbsp;&nbsp;She spent her early childhood on a dairy farm in Stevens Point, WI and then moved with her family to Niles, IL, where she graduated from Niles Township High School.&nbsp;She and John Warakomski were married in 1948 and moved to St. Louis, MO, where she raised her two children, Mike and Mary Ellen.&nbsp; In her later years, she moved to Goodland, Kansas, where she enjoyed volunteering at the Goodland Churches Thrift Shop and working at Terra Bona Hawaiian Shave Ice and Coffee Company.&nbsp; She was an active parishioner at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, where she played the organ for mass.&nbsp; Virginia was an active member of the Goodland community as well.Virginia was an avid gardener as well as a sewer and quilter.&nbsp; In her spare time, she enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles with her family.&nbsp; One of her great joys was teaching two of her great-granddaughters, Gracie and Hannah, to sew.&nbsp; She enjoyed her Tuesday afternoon sewing group at the First Christian Church.&nbsp; She was a lifelong learner, taking piano lessons to improve her musical skills even at her advanced age, and enjoyed being a member of the library book club.&nbsp; She was especially proud of the “Good Neighbor Award” given “in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the Grandview Hills Neighborhood in Missouri,” prior to moving.&nbsp;Virginia is preceded in death by her husband, John Warakomski; her parents, Joseph and Estelle (Fydryck) Waldin; her brothers, Joseph and Paul Waldin; her sister, Theresa (Waldin) Buck.&nbsp;She is survived by her children, John Michael “Mike” Warakomski (Janet) and Mary Ellen Coumerilh (John), as well as her four grandchildren, Benjamin and Michael Coumerilh and Matthew and Christopher Warakomski; and her eight great-grandchildren, Kylee Addison, Gracie Warakomski; Kaitlyn, John R. and Hannah Coumerilh, and Madison, Rylie and Elijah Coumerilh as well as many friends.A memorial mass will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. MT at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Father Carlos Ruiz officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials in Virginia’s name to be made to Autoinflammatory Alliance at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoinflammatory.org/">www.autoinflammatory.org</a>&nbsp;or Children’s Gospel Box at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.give.foursquare.org/">www.give.foursquare.org</a>.&nbsp; If you prefer to leave a memorial in person, they 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/d9c46836-7a1e-4c8d-94dc-f1e03816434c" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Virginia Ann Warakomski, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/d9c46836-7a1e-4c8d-94dc-f1e03816434c" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

Virginia Ann Warakomski

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Linda K. Beachel, 73, passed away on July 20, 2023, in Oberlin, Kansas. Linda was born on January 20, 1950, to John Calvin and Barbara Jean (Corbin) Kappers in Colby, Kansas.

Linda was raised in Oberlin and went to Oberlin High School. 

After high school she bartended and cooked for many years. Linda enjoyed spending time at the lake, camping, fishing, and playing bingo. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

On March 1, 1985, Linda married Ronyie Beachel in Oberlin, Kansas.

Linda is survived by her husband Ronyie and her children: Kay (Jim) Betts; Brenda Van Pelt; Toby Beachel; Aaron Beachel; Corey Beachel; Colleen Bringewatt; Rebecca Beachel; and Gatlin Beachel; her siblings: Carolyn (Pete) Morales; Debby Jernigan; Gary King; and Ricky (Beth) King and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded by her parents, son Mike Beachel and niece JoEllen King.

Graveside services will be held at a later date in the Norcatur Cemetery in Norcatur, Kansas. 

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and may be sent in care of Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. Penn Ave, Oberlin, Kansas, KS 67749. 

Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Linda-K-Beachel?obId=28523101#/celebrationWall">https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Linda-K-Beachel?obId=28523101#/celebrationWall</a>January 20, 1950 - July 20, 2023Linda K. Beachel, 73, passed away on July 20, 2023, in Oberlin, Kansas. Linda was born on January 20, 1950, to John Calvin and Barbara Jean (Corbin) Kappers in Colby, Kansas.Linda was raised in Oberlin and went to Oberlin High School. After high school she bartended and cooked for many years. Linda enjoyed spending time at the lake, camping, fishing, and playing bingo. She was a member of the Church of Christ.On March 1, 1985, Linda married Ronyie Beachel in Oberlin, Kansas.Linda is survived by her husband Ronyie and her children: Kay (Jim) Betts; Brenda Van Pelt; Toby Beachel; Aaron Beachel; Corey Beachel; Colleen Bringewatt; Rebecca Beachel; and Gatlin Beachel; her siblings: Carolyn (Pete) Morales; Debby Jernigan; Gary King; and Ricky (Beth) King and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded by her parents, son Mike Beachel and niece JoEllen King.Graveside services will be held at a later date in the Norcatur Cemetery in Norcatur, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and may be sent in care of Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. Penn Ave, Oberlin, Kansas, KS 67749. Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com.To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Linda, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://tree.tributestore.com/?oId=28523101">Tree Store</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://tree-tc.tributestore.com/?oId=28523101&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.878610863.1682958623:GS1.1.1690230137.42.0.1690230143.54.0.0&amp;mtph=1">plant a tree</a>.

Linda K. Beachel

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Ellen Lawrence, 68, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away May 2, 2023. Mrs. Lawrence was born March 20, 1955, in Flager, Colorado.

Ellen was a dedicated nurse and a loving mother. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Jean Lawrence. Survivors include her daughter Abigail Lawrence, her sisters Frances and Nina, her brothers Roy, Butch, John and Danny. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Sunday July 30, 2023 in the Dighton Memorial Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure><a href="https://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com/memorials/ellen-lawrence/5238307/index.php">https://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com/memorials/ellen-lawrence/5238307/index.php</a>March 20, 1955 - May 2, 2023Ellen Lawrence, 68, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away May 2, 2023. Mrs. Lawrence was born March 20, 1955, in Flager, Colorado. Ellen was a dedicated nurse and a loving mother. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Jean Lawrence. Survivors include her daughter Abigail Lawrence, her sisters Frances and Nina, her brothers Roy, Butch, John and Danny. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Sunday July 30, 2023 in the Dighton Memorial Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ellen Lawrence

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DIGHTON - Gerald E. Riley, 85, died on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Hays Medical Center in Hays. He was born on June 28, 1938 at Scott City the son of Clark Elmer &amp; Alice Loretta (Luckcuck) Riley. 

He married Donna Castle on November 30, 1975 at Wichita. Gerald graduated from Dighton High School in 1956 and Fort Hays State University in 1960.

He returned to Dighton and spent a lifetime with his love of farming. He was a member of First Christian Church of Dighton, Barney Masonic Lodge and Isis Shrine. 

He enjoyed spending winters in Arizona, watching his brother coach basketball and being involved in his nephews' activities. He is survived by his wife Donna Riley, stepdaughter Renee Schooley of Salina, and granddaughter Allie and Jeff Michel of Salina, brother Keith and Merriel Riley of Hill City, and nephews Brian and Darby Riley of Prairie Village and Geoffrey and Sara Riley and great-niece Alice Riley of Kansas City, Missouri. Graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Dighton Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Jennifer Bradford officiating. Friends may call from noon to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Boomhower Funeral Home in Dighton.

Memorials are suggested to Lane County Community Foundation in care of Boomhower Funeral Home, 145 N. Wichita, Box 891, Dighton, KS 67839, 620-397-5792.

<h2>Gerald Riley</h2><a href="https://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com/memorials/gerald-riley/5238264/index.php">https://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com/memorials/gerald-riley/5238264/index.php</a>June 28, 1938 - July 22, 2023DIGHTON - Gerald E. Riley, 85, died on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Hays Medical Center in Hays. He was born on June 28, 1938 at Scott City the son of Clark Elmer &amp; Alice Loretta (Luckcuck) Riley. He married Donna Castle on November 30, 1975 at Wichita. Gerald graduated from Dighton High School in 1956 and Fort Hays State University in 1960. He returned to Dighton and spent a lifetime with his love of farming. He was a member of First Christian Church of Dighton, Barney Masonic Lodge and Isis Shrine. He enjoyed spending winters in Arizona, watching his brother coach basketball and being involved in his nephews' activities. He is survived by his wife Donna Riley, stepdaughter Renee Schooley of Salina, and granddaughter Allie and Jeff Michel of Salina, brother Keith and Merriel Riley of Hill City, and nephews Brian and Darby Riley of Prairie Village and Geoffrey and Sara Riley and great-niece Alice Riley of Kansas City, Missouri. Graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Dighton Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Jennifer Bradford officiating. Friends may call from noon to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Boomhower Funeral Home in Dighton. Memorials are suggested to Lane County Community Foundation in care of Boomhower Funeral Home, 145 N. Wichita, Box 891, Dighton, KS 67839, 620-397-5792.

Gerald Riley

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Steve Simonson, 72, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 peacefully at his home in Ransom, KS. Steve was born on August 31, 1950 in Great Bend, KS to Donald and Beverly (Chaffin) Simonson.

Steve owned the Jayhawk Moving and Storage Company in Great Bend for several years before becoming the owner of “The Hatchery” in Great Bend. He later worked as a carpenter and painter in Great Bend and Pagosa Springs, Colorado. He was a jack of all trades and had a real zest for life.

He was preceded in death by his father, Don Simonson. 

He is survived by his mother, Beverly Chaffin Simonson; children, Joshua Simonson and Jessilyn Simonson; sisters, Kim Son of Radium, Debbie Hughes of Las Vegas; brother, Mike Simonson of Las Vegas; and seven grandchildren.

Services have not been announced at this time.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/stephen-simonson?fh_id=12067">https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/stephen-simonson?fh_id=12067</a>August 31, 1950 - July 14, 2023Steve Simonson, 72, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 peacefully at his home in Ransom, KS. Steve was born on August 31, 1950 in Great Bend, KS to Donald and Beverly (Chaffin) Simonson.Steve owned the Jayhawk Moving and Storage Company in Great Bend for several years before becoming the owner of “The Hatchery” in Great Bend. He later worked as a carpenter and painter in Great Bend and Pagosa Springs, Colorado. He was a jack of all trades and had a real zest for life.He was preceded in death by his father, Don Simonson. He is survived by his mother, Beverly Chaffin Simonson; children, Joshua Simonson and Jessilyn Simonson; sisters, Kim Son of Radium, Debbie Hughes of Las Vegas; brother, Mike Simonson of Las Vegas; and seven grandchildren.Services have not been announced at this time.Words of comfort and support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Stephen Dale Simonson, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/stephen-simonson/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Stephen Dale Simonson

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Dean Holmes of Amarillo, Texas passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023. &nbsp;

Celebration of Life Service will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 207 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Ness City, KS on Saturday, August 5th, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Ness City Cemetery. &nbsp;The family will receive friends on Friday, August 4th, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Dean Holmes was born on July 14, 1937 to Carl and Bernice Holmes. &nbsp;

Dean grew up in Ness County, Kansas. &nbsp;He attended Bazine High School.

What Dean was most proud of was his kids and grandkids, followed by his job as quality control engineer in the construction of the B-2 "Stealth" Bomber.&nbsp;

 &nbsp;He was formerly married to Shirla Bittner Holmes. &nbsp;Four children were born of this marriage, Regina, Lyle, Craig and Jeff. &nbsp;

Those left to cherish his memories are his daughter, Regina Lovell and husband, John; Lyle Holmes and wife LaDawn; and Craig Holmes and wife, Betty; one brother, Larry Holmes; eight grandchildren, Sarah Holmes, Mitch Holmes, Lindy Waltrip, Amanda Holmes, Tyke Holmes, Jace Holmes, Drake Holmes, and Cassie Haney; ten great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, and his special friend of 15 years, Michelle Sander.

Dean is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Don Holmes, and his youngest son, Jeff Holmes.

The Holmes family requests that donations be made to the charity of your choice. &nbsp;

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 </figure><a href="https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/dean-holmes?fh_id=12067">https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/dean-holmes?fh_id=12067</a>July 14, 1937 - July 21, 2023Dean Holmes of Amarillo, Texas passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023. &nbsp;Celebration of Life Service will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 207 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Ness City, KS on Saturday, August 5th, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Ness City Cemetery. &nbsp;The family will receive friends on Friday, August 4th, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.Dean Holmes was born on July 14, 1937 to Carl and Bernice Holmes. &nbsp;Dean grew up in Ness County, Kansas. &nbsp;He attended Bazine High School.What Dean was most proud of was his kids and grandkids, followed by his job as quality control engineer in the construction of the B-2 "Stealth" Bomber.&nbsp; &nbsp;He was formerly married to Shirla Bittner Holmes. &nbsp;Four children were born of this marriage, Regina, Lyle, Craig and Jeff. &nbsp;Those left to cherish his memories are his daughter, Regina Lovell and husband, John; Lyle Holmes and wife LaDawn; and Craig Holmes and wife, Betty; one brother, Larry Holmes; eight grandchildren, Sarah Holmes, Mitch Holmes, Lindy Waltrip, Amanda Holmes, Tyke Holmes, Jace Holmes, Drake Holmes, and Cassie Haney; ten great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, and his special friend of 15 years, Michelle Sander.Dean is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Don Holmes, and his youngest son, Jeff Holmes.The Holmes family requests that donations be made to the charity of your choice. &nbsp;To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Dean Holmes, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/dean-holmes/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Dean Holmes

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Juanita Mae Dinges, 86, passed away on July 24, 2023 at the Cedar Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas. &nbsp;She was born on November 22, 1936 in Leoti, Kansas the daughter of George and Frances (Berning) Kessler.

Juanita was a hairdresser and worked for Ralph’s Best Yet Supermarket for many years. 

She was a member of the Sacred Heart Church and the Altar Society. 

She married Tom Dinges on August 28, 1956, in Marienthal, Kansas. He died on April 29, 2002.

Survivors include her three daughters, Sherry (John) Walker of Ness City, Verlinda Kraft of Ellinwood, Brenda (Howard) Boese of Brownell; son, Darren (Brenda) Dinges of Ness City; brother, Hilary Kessler of Scott City; 10 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tom Dinges, and six sisters, Nettie, Josie, Zita, Sister Jenny, Johanna, and Julie.

Funeral service will be on Monday, July 31, 2023, 10:00 a.m., at the Sacred Heart Church, Ness City, with burial following in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Viewing will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until service time. A parish vigil &nbsp;and rosary will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, July 30, 2023 beginning at 6:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Ness City Library, the South Ness County EMS, or the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

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

To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Juanita Mae Dinges, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/juanita-dinges/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/juanita-dinges?fh_id=12067">https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/juanita-dinges?fh_id=12067</a>November 22, 1936 - July 22, 2023Juanita Mae Dinges, 86, passed away on July 24, 2023 at the Cedar Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas. &nbsp;She was born on November 22, 1936 in Leoti, Kansas the daughter of George and Frances (Berning) Kessler.Juanita was a hairdresser and worked for Ralph’s Best Yet Supermarket for many years. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Church and the Altar Society. She married Tom Dinges on August 28, 1956, in Marienthal, Kansas. He died on April 29, 2002.Survivors include her three daughters, Sherry (John) Walker of Ness City, Verlinda Kraft of Ellinwood, Brenda (Howard) Boese of Brownell; son, Darren (Brenda) Dinges of Ness City; brother, Hilary Kessler of Scott City; 10 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tom Dinges, and six sisters, Nettie, Josie, Zita, Sister Jenny, Johanna, and Julie.Funeral service will be on Monday, July 31, 2023, 10:00 a.m., at the Sacred Heart Church, Ness City, with burial following in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Viewing will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until service time. A parish vigil &nbsp;and rosary will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, July 30, 2023 beginning at 6:30 p.m.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Ness City Library, the South Ness County EMS, or the Sacred Heart Cemetery.Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family by signing the guestbook.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Juanita Mae Dinges, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/juanita-dinges/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Juanita Mae Dinges

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Lenora Mae Boyd, age 98, of Utica, Kansas, died on November 13, 2022, at Rhode Island Suites, Ransom. She was born on October 17, 1924, at the home located south of Pendennis, Kansas to Howard A. and Mildred M. (Mendenhall) Sigsworth.

She attended various county schools in Ness, Lane, and Sheridan counties and her freshman high school year at Sheridan County High School in Hoxie, Kansas. &nbsp;In December 1940, her family moved to Ontario, California where she graduated from Chaffey High School in 1943.

World War II had started in 1941. Convair (now General Dynamics) was building B-24 bombers in San Diego Plant #1. She went to work as a clerk in the welding dept. where she met her husband, C.E. (Gene) Boyd and married in 1945. He was drafted into the Air Corp and was sent to Nuremburg, Germany. She taught school in Gove County while he was away. 

On his return in 1946 they went back to San Diego, he to Convair, and she worked for several years as a department head at a title company.

They parted in 1953. During the next several years, she attended UCLA and Whitties College, became an airline stewardess, taught at a private airline school and at the same time served as the registrar for the school.

In 1957, she went to work processing new business for an agency of New England Life Insurance Co. She worked in this business for the next seven years. 

In 1964, she met and married her second husband, moved to Missouri, and lived on a ranch, co-owned a resort, and co-owned a trucking company. 

In October 1975, they dissolved their marriage, she moved back to Los Angeles, and worked in life insurance business for four years. She bought a home in Riverside County, CA, moved there and worked for a family of farmers who were selling and developing their land for homes, mall, etc. until she retired in October 1989.

She then moved back to Kansas where she resided for the next 33 years. She was active in her church, local library board, welfare of kids in the Youthville organization at the Dodge City Campus.

She never received a college degree even though she attended five different colleges; the courses she took were always pertaining to either her current job or a personal interest at the time. The last course was an IRS course on partnership and corporate taxation at the University of California at Riverside. 

She enjoyed painting flowers, knitting caps and sweaters for kids at Youthville, reading, gardening, and home decorating.&nbsp;

She was proceded in death by both parents, both sisters, all aunts and uncles and fifteen cousins.&nbsp; 

Survivors include two nieces, a stepson, Denzil Hellesen and wife, Shirley of Lebanon, MO and several cousins from the Mendenhall and second cousins from the Sigsworth families.

She requested no visitation and cremation.&nbsp; Graveside committal Service will be held at the Gove County Cemetery on Saturday, July 29, 2023, 10:00 a.m.

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

Memories and words of support may be left for the family by writing in the guest book.

To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Lenora Mae Boyd, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/lenora-boyd/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

<h2>Lenora Mae Boyd, Utica</h2><a href="https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/lenora-boyd">https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/lenora-boyd</a>October 17, 1924 - November 13, 2022Lenora Mae Boyd, age 98, of Utica, Kansas, died on November 13, 2022, at Rhode Island Suites, Ransom. She was born on October 17, 1924, at the home located south of Pendennis, Kansas to Howard A. and Mildred M. (Mendenhall) Sigsworth.She attended various county schools in Ness, Lane, and Sheridan counties and her freshman high school year at Sheridan County High School in Hoxie, Kansas. &nbsp;In December 1940, her family moved to Ontario, California where she graduated from Chaffey High School in 1943.World War II had started in 1941. Convair (now General Dynamics) was building B-24 bombers in San Diego Plant #1. She went to work as a clerk in the welding dept. where she met her husband, C.E. (Gene) Boyd and married in 1945. He was drafted into the Air Corp and was sent to Nuremburg, Germany. She taught school in Gove County while he was away. On his return in 1946 they went back to San Diego, he to Convair, and she worked for several years as a department head at a title company.They parted in 1953. During the next several years, she attended UCLA and Whitties College, became an airline stewardess, taught at a private airline school and at the same time served as the registrar for the school.In 1957, she went to work processing new business for an agency of New England Life Insurance Co. She worked in this business for the next seven years. In 1964, she met and married her second husband, moved to Missouri, and lived on a ranch, co-owned a resort, and co-owned a trucking company. In October 1975, they dissolved their marriage, she moved back to Los Angeles, and worked in life insurance business for four years. She bought a home in Riverside County, CA, moved there and worked for a family of farmers who were selling and developing their land for homes, mall, etc. until she retired in October 1989.She then moved back to Kansas where she resided for the next 33 years. She was active in her church, local library board, welfare of kids in the Youthville organization at the Dodge City Campus.She never received a college degree even though she attended five different colleges; the courses she took were always pertaining to either her current job or a personal interest at the time. The last course was an IRS course on partnership and corporate taxation at the University of California at Riverside. She enjoyed painting flowers, knitting caps and sweaters for kids at Youthville, reading, gardening, and home decorating.&nbsp;She was proceded in death by both parents, both sisters, all aunts and uncles and fifteen cousins.&nbsp; Survivors include two nieces, a stepson, Denzil Hellesen and wife, Shirley of Lebanon, MO and several cousins from the Mendenhall and second cousins from the Sigsworth families.She requested no visitation and cremation.&nbsp; Graveside committal Service will be held at the Gove County Cemetery on Saturday, July 29, 2023, 10:00 a.m.Memorial contributions may be given to Youthville or the Utica United Methodist Church.Memories and words of support may be left for the family by writing in the guest book.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Lenora Mae Boyd, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/lenora-boyd/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Lenora Mae Boyd

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Jeffrey Lee Erb, 62, passed away on July 20, 2023 at the Lane County Hospital in Dighton, Kansas. &nbsp;He was born on May 19, 1961 in Ness City, Kansas the son of Elmer and Verna (Reinhardt) Erb.

Jeffrey was a mechanic. He was a member of a group called Free Tomorrow.

Survivors include three brothers, Stanley Erb of Bazine, Rodney Erb of Ransom, Bradley Erb of Bazine; and a sister, Peggy (Kent) Huxman. 

Cremation has taken place and a service will be held at a late date.

To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Jeffrey Lee Erb, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/jeffrey-erb/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

<h2>Jeffrey Lee Erb</h2><a href="https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/jeffrey-erb?fh_id=12067">https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/jeffrey-erb?fh_id=12067</a>May 19, 1961 - July 20, 2023Jeffrey Lee Erb, 62, passed away on July 20, 2023 at the Lane County Hospital in Dighton, Kansas. &nbsp;He was born on May 19, 1961 in Ness City, Kansas the son of Elmer and Verna (Reinhardt) Erb.Jeffrey was a mechanic. He was a member of a group called Free Tomorrow.Survivors include three brothers, Stanley Erb of Bazine, Rodney Erb of Ransom, Bradley Erb of Bazine; and a sister, Peggy (Kent) Huxman. He was preceded in death by his parents.Cremation has taken place and a service will be held at a late date.Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family by signing the guestbook.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Jeffrey Lee Erb, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/jeffrey-erb/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Jeffrey Lee Erb

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Roy Douglas Armstrong, age 71, died at his home in WaKeeney, Kansas on July 21, 2023. &nbsp;He was born in El Paso, Texas on August 27, 1951, the son of JD and Dorothy (Carroll) Armstrong, Sr. &nbsp;

Doug moved to many places with his family until they settled in Liberal, Kansas where he graduated from high school. He then moved to Hays in 1970 and attended Fort Hays State University on a wrestling scholarship. 

Doug worked for the State of Kansas Department of Health and Environment as an Environmental Compliance Regulatory Specialist. He retired in 2014 after 43 years. 

Doug never knew a stranger. He was a hard worker and loved carpentry. He enjoyed sharing his woodworking with others, gardening, and spending time with family and friends telling stories.

Doug is survived by his girlfriend of seventeen years, Doris Epke of Schoenchen, Kansas; his brothers, JD Armstrong, Jr. of Wichita, Kansas and Bobby Armstrong of Bel Aire, Kansas; his daughter, Tamara Delka and her husband, Troy, of Lincoln, Nebraska; his son Ryan Armstrong of Kansas; and two grandchildren, Kieston and Davin Delka.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Steve Armstrong.

There will not be a public service and the family will have a private memorial at a later date. &nbsp;

In lieu of sending flowers, the family wishes donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758541, Topeka, Kansas 66675.

To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Roy Douglas Armstrong, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.schmittfuneral.com/obituary/roy-armstrong/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.schmittfuneral.com/obituary/roy-armstrong?fh_id=12066">https://www.schmittfuneral.com/obituary/roy-armstrong?fh_id=12066</a>August 27, 1951 - July 21, 2023Roy Douglas Armstrong, age 71, died at his home in WaKeeney, Kansas on July 21, 2023. &nbsp;He was born in El Paso, Texas on August 27, 1951, the son of JD and Dorothy (Carroll) Armstrong, Sr. &nbsp;Doug moved to many places with his family until they settled in Liberal, Kansas where he graduated from high school. He then moved to Hays in 1970 and attended Fort Hays State University on a wrestling scholarship. Doug worked for the State of Kansas Department of Health and Environment as an Environmental Compliance Regulatory Specialist. He retired in 2014 after 43 years. Doug never knew a stranger. He was a hard worker and loved carpentry. He enjoyed sharing his woodworking with others, gardening, and spending time with family and friends telling stories.Doug is survived by his girlfriend of seventeen years, Doris Epke of Schoenchen, Kansas; his brothers, JD Armstrong, Jr. of Wichita, Kansas and Bobby Armstrong of Bel Aire, Kansas; his daughter, Tamara Delka and her husband, Troy, of Lincoln, Nebraska; his son Ryan Armstrong of Kansas; and two grandchildren, Kieston and Davin Delka.He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Steve Armstrong.There will not be a public service and the family will have a private memorial at a later date. &nbsp;In lieu of sending flowers, the family wishes donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758541, Topeka, Kansas 66675.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Roy Douglas Armstrong, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.schmittfuneral.com/obituary/roy-armstrong/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Roy Douglas Armstrong

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Mary Kay (DeWitt) Prickett, age 79, passed away on July 6, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS. She was born on May 27, 1944, in Trego County, KS, the daughter of Dale and Rose (Buell) DeWitt. 

She had four daughters Deborah Hayden (Tom), Christine Wilson (Michael), Brenda Wockenfuss (Brian) and Samantha Pohlman (Corey).

She was preceded in death by her parents Dale and Rose DeWitt, brother Richard (Mike) DeWitt, and granddaughter Heidi Hayden. 

In addition to her four daughters, she leaves behind a sister, Della Tomanek (Lynn), brother Ray DeWitt (Jackie), nine grandchildren, 20 great- grandchildren and six nieces.

Mary Kay was known as a hard worker, often holding two or three jobs at a time. However, her career and calling was working as a 911 dispatcher at the Trego County Law Enforcement Center, where she served for 37 years alongside her law enforcement family. 

Her proudest achievement was being a mom to her four daughters. She was also a loving daughter, sister, grandmother, “dog mom” and friend. She was ever learning, reading and enjoying her flowers, her dogs (and eventually a cat), and shopping for vintage treasures that she creatively displayed in her home.

She was a proud member of the community, serving on the WaKeeney Public Library Board and the Kansas Library Trustee Association as a Northwest Kansas Library System representative. She volunteered at the Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital gift shop. She was a Democratic precinct committee woman and was politically engaged. She supported all things local and loved that WaKeeney was the Christmas City of the High Plains, so much so, that Santa was often spotted riding with her during the Christmas season.

Visitation for friends and family will be held on Friday evening from 5:00 – 7:00, August 18, 2023, at the Western Cooperative Electric Association, 635 S. 13th Street, WaKeeney, KS.

Services will be held at 11:00, August 19, 2023, at the Ogallah Christian Church, 305 Centre Street, Ogallah, KS, with lunch following. A private burial will be held later.

Memorial donations to the Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital can be dropped off at the service or mailed directly to the hospital at 320 N. 13th Street, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Mary Kay Prickett, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.schmittfuneral.com/obituary/mary-kay-prickett/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

<h2>Mary Kay Prickett</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690226602924.jpeg" alt="Mary Kay Prickett" />
 <figcaption>Mary Kay Prickett</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.schmittfuneral.com/obituary/mary-kay-prickett?fh_id=12066">https://www.schmittfuneral.com/obituary/mary-kay-prickett?fh_id=12066</a>May 27, 1944 - July 6, 2023Mary Kay (DeWitt) Prickett, age 79, passed away on July 6, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS. She was born on May 27, 1944, in Trego County, KS, the daughter of Dale and Rose (Buell) DeWitt. She had four daughters Deborah Hayden (Tom), Christine Wilson (Michael), Brenda Wockenfuss (Brian) and Samantha Pohlman (Corey).She was preceded in death by her parents Dale and Rose DeWitt, brother Richard (Mike) DeWitt, and granddaughter Heidi Hayden. In addition to her four daughters, she leaves behind a sister, Della Tomanek (Lynn), brother Ray DeWitt (Jackie), nine grandchildren, 20 great- grandchildren and six nieces.Mary Kay was known as a hard worker, often holding two or three jobs at a time. However, her career and calling was working as a 911 dispatcher at the Trego County Law Enforcement Center, where she served for 37 years alongside her law enforcement family. Her proudest achievement was being a mom to her four daughters. She was also a loving daughter, sister, grandmother, “dog mom” and friend. She was ever learning, reading and enjoying her flowers, her dogs (and eventually a cat), and shopping for vintage treasures that she creatively displayed in her home.She was a proud member of the community, serving on the WaKeeney Public Library Board and the Kansas Library Trustee Association as a Northwest Kansas Library System representative. She volunteered at the Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital gift shop. She was a Democratic precinct committee woman and was politically engaged. She supported all things local and loved that WaKeeney was the Christmas City of the High Plains, so much so, that Santa was often spotted riding with her during the Christmas season.Visitation for friends and family will be held on Friday evening from 5:00 – 7:00, August 18, 2023, at the Western Cooperative Electric Association, 635 S. 13th Street, WaKeeney, KS.Services will be held at 11:00, August 19, 2023, at the Ogallah Christian Church, 305 Centre Street, Ogallah, KS, with lunch following. A private burial will be held later.Memorial donations to the Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital can be dropped off at the service or mailed directly to the hospital at 320 N. 13th Street, WaKeeney, KS 67672.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Mary Kay Prickett, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.schmittfuneral.com/obituary/mary-kay-prickett/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Mary Kay Prickett

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Bill L. Zimmerman, 73, of Hays, Kansas, died Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Hays Medical Center. He was born December 10, 1949, in Quinter, Kansas to Joseph and Martina (Ziegler) Zimmerman. 

He married Vivian Werth in Hays on May 4, 1974. Bill graduated from Quinter High School, Quinter, Kansas in 1967. He served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War for two years as a combat engineer building helicopter landing pads and roads. He also hauled heavy equipment while in Vietnam. He worked at Allied, Inc. (now APAC) as assistant manager of the Ready Mix and supervised drivers and the maintenance for the fleet of mixer trucks and equipment for almost 40 years before he retired due to health reasons.

He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycles, fishing, hunting, gardening, and traveling all over the United States on his motorcycle. He was an excellent gardener and was proud to share fruit and produce with friends. He was a member of St. Joseph Church, Knights of Columbus Council 1325, Hays American Legion, Hays VFW, Vietnam Veterans of America, Harley Owners Group, the Patriot Guard, and the American Legion Riders. He is survived by his wife, Vivian of Hays; four brothers, Fr. Don Zimmerman, Manhattan, Kansas, Darrell (Barbara) Zimmerman, Mulvane, Kansas, Wayne (Sheryl) Zimmerman, Quinter, Kansas, and Bob Zimmerman, Stafford, Kansas; two sisters, Marilyn (Glen) Gabel, Hays, and Jolene (Tim) Nejdl, Quinter, Kansas; a brother-in-law, Allen (Cheryl) Werth, Hays, Kansas; sisters-in-law, Linda Werth, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Bonnie Werth, Colby, Kansas; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, many friends, and his beloved cats. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Martina Zimmerman; his paternal grandparents, Ted and Rosalie (Heier) Zimmerman; his maternal grandparents, Adam and Mary Ann (Phlieger) Ziegler; his in-laws, Richard and Millie Werth; two sisters-in-law, Viola Zimmerman and Margery Werth; and a brother-in-law, George R Werth. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 215 W. 13th Street, Hays, Kansas. Officiant will be Fr. Rich Daise with Fr. Dana Clark Concelebrating. Services will be available on Facebook Live by going to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;and selecting the Facebook Live tab. Inurnment following services in the Kansas State Veterans’ Cemetery, WaKeeney, Kansas. Military honors courtesy of the Hays VFW Post 9076 Honor Guard and the American Legion Riders Chapter 173 of Hays. Memorial visitation will be 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2023, with a St. Joseph Council #1325 rosary and parish vigil at 7 p.m., all at Brocks-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory at 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Kansas Honor Flight, Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, WaKeeney, Kansas, or Canine Companions (provides service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice, and educational settings.) Condolences may be shared on Bill’s tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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<h2>Bill L. Zimmerman, Hays</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=28512254">https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=28512254</a>December 10, 1949 - July 20, 2023Bill L. Zimmerman, 73, of Hays, Kansas, died Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Hays Medical Center. He was born December 10, 1949, in Quinter, Kansas to Joseph and Martina (Ziegler) Zimmerman. He married Vivian Werth in Hays on May 4, 1974. Bill graduated from Quinter High School, Quinter, Kansas in 1967. He served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War for two years as a combat engineer building helicopter landing pads and roads. He also hauled heavy equipment while in Vietnam. He worked at Allied, Inc. (now APAC) as assistant manager of the Ready Mix and supervised drivers and the maintenance for the fleet of mixer trucks and equipment for almost 40 years before he retired due to health reasons. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycles, fishing, hunting, gardening, and traveling all over the United States on his motorcycle. He was an excellent gardener and was proud to share fruit and produce with friends. He was a member of St. Joseph Church, Knights of Columbus Council 1325, Hays American Legion, Hays VFW, Vietnam Veterans of America, Harley Owners Group, the Patriot Guard, and the American Legion Riders. He is survived by his wife, Vivian of Hays; four brothers, Fr. Don Zimmerman, Manhattan, Kansas, Darrell (Barbara) Zimmerman, Mulvane, Kansas, Wayne (Sheryl) Zimmerman, Quinter, Kansas, and Bob Zimmerman, Stafford, Kansas; two sisters, Marilyn (Glen) Gabel, Hays, and Jolene (Tim) Nejdl, Quinter, Kansas; a brother-in-law, Allen (Cheryl) Werth, Hays, Kansas; sisters-in-law, Linda Werth, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Bonnie Werth, Colby, Kansas; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, many friends, and his beloved cats. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Martina Zimmerman; his paternal grandparents, Ted and Rosalie (Heier) Zimmerman; his maternal grandparents, Adam and Mary Ann (Phlieger) Ziegler; his in-laws, Richard and Millie Werth; two sisters-in-law, Viola Zimmerman and Margery Werth; and a brother-in-law, George R Werth. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 215 W. 13th Street, Hays, Kansas. Officiant will be Fr. Rich Daise with Fr. Dana Clark Concelebrating. Services will be available on Facebook Live by going to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;and selecting the Facebook Live tab. Inurnment following services in the Kansas State Veterans’ Cemetery, WaKeeney, Kansas. Military honors courtesy of the Hays VFW Post 9076 Honor Guard and the American Legion Riders Chapter 173 of Hays. Memorial visitation will be 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2023, with a St. Joseph Council #1325 rosary and parish vigil at 7 p.m., all at Brocks-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory at 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Kansas Honor Flight, Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, WaKeeney, Kansas, or Canine Companions (provides service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice, and educational settings.) Condolences may be shared on Bill’s tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>To send flowers to the family of Bill, please&nbsp;<a href="http://brocks-north-hill-chapel.tributestore.com/?oId=28512254&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1840110272.1682624439:GS1.1.1689973960.87.1.1689974103.60.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

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Floyd Charles Tuzicka, 85, of Russell, Kansas, and formerly of Hoisington and Olmitz, Kansas, passed away Monday morning, July 24, 2023 at the Russell Regional Hospital.

Floyd was born April 25, 1938 in rural Olmitz.&nbsp; He was the son of Charles George and Barbara Janice (Dome) Tuzicka.&nbsp; He grew up in Hoisington and attended Hoisington schools.

Floyd served his country in the U.S. Army.&nbsp; He was stationed in Beirut and Lebanon.&nbsp; After his tour was done, he returned to the Olmitz area.

Floyd was united in marriage to Clara Constance “Connie” Hewitt on November 17, 1963 in Medicine Lodge, Kansas.&nbsp; They made their home in Olmitz.&nbsp; They moved to the Russell area the last couple of years.

Floyd worked for Red Tiger in the oilfields.&nbsp; 

He was a member of the St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Olmitz and later St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Russell.&nbsp; He was a fourth degree Knight of Columbus.&nbsp; He was past commander of the VFW Post in Hoisington and later joined the VFW Post 6240 in Russell.&nbsp; 

He enjoyed hunting, especially bird hunting, fishing and gardening.

Floyd is survived by his wife of 59 years, Connie of the home.&nbsp; 

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Orville Tuzicka.

Celebration of the funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 27, 2023 at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church of Russell.&nbsp; Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, at the St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery in Olmitz, where the Russell V.F.W. Post #6240 Honor Guard will conduct Military Rites.&nbsp; Vigil will be held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m.to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the mortuary.&nbsp; A memorial has been established with St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church.&nbsp; 

Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

<h2>Floyd Charles Tuzicka, Russell</h2>Floyd Charles Tuzicka, 85, of Russell, Kansas, and formerly of Hoisington and Olmitz, Kansas, passed away Monday morning, July 24, 2023 at the Russell Regional Hospital.Floyd was born April 25, 1938 in rural Olmitz.&nbsp; He was the son of Charles George and Barbara Janice (Dome) Tuzicka.&nbsp; He grew up in Hoisington and attended Hoisington schools.Floyd served his country in the U.S. Army.&nbsp; He was stationed in Beirut and Lebanon.&nbsp; After his tour was done, he returned to the Olmitz area.Floyd was united in marriage to Clara Constance “Connie” Hewitt on November 17, 1963 in Medicine Lodge, Kansas.&nbsp; They made their home in Olmitz.&nbsp; They moved to the Russell area the last couple of years.Floyd worked for Red Tiger in the oilfields.&nbsp; He was a member of the St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Olmitz and later St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Russell.&nbsp; He was a fourth degree Knight of Columbus.&nbsp; He was past commander of the VFW Post in Hoisington and later joined the VFW Post 6240 in Russell.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting, especially bird hunting, fishing and gardening.Floyd is survived by his wife of 59 years, Connie of the home.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Orville Tuzicka.Celebration of the funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 27, 2023 at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church of Russell.&nbsp; Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, at the St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery in Olmitz, where the Russell V.F.W. Post #6240 Honor Guard will conduct Military Rites.&nbsp; Vigil will be held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m.to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the mortuary.&nbsp; A memorial has been established with St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Floyd Charles Tuzicka

Henry “Hank” F. Pierce went home to meet his Lord and Savior on June 2, 2023. He was born on October 27, 1936, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Henry Fletcher Pierce, III and Edith Lorraine (Campbell).

Hank graduated from Hays High School in 1954 and received his bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Kansas State University in 1961. He was a proud Beta Theta Phi and cherished lifelong relationships with his fraternity brothers. He enjoyed planning and attending their reunions including trips to Branson, Wichita, Colorado Springs, and the Hill Country of Texas. 

He served as a private first class in the United States Marine Corps from 1956-1958, and was stationed in Okinawa.

Hank’s successful career started as project manager for Hunter Construction Company from 1961-1966. In 1967, he started Pierce - Schippers Construction Company with his partner, John Schippers. Together they built many of Hays’ iconic buildings including St. Anthony’s Hospital, Hadley Hospital, Gross Memorial Coliseum, Midwest Energy, Rarick Hall, McMindes Hall, Wiest Hall, Hays High School, Midwest Energy, Epworth Towers, Epworth Village, Centennial Towers and St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church.

Hank enjoyed golfing, fishing, boating, tournament bridge, and poker. He also enjoyed playing recreational basketball, which he did into his later years.

On June 2, 1962, he married Patricia Isbell and they had three daughters: Jane, Carrie and Lisa. Their fondest memories of their dad are golfing and swimming at Smoky Hill Country Club, the houseboat and fishing at Wilson Lake, track meets, bowling, playing Putt Putt, watching sports, eating at Taco Grande, and enjoying his barbecued hamburgers.

On July 15, 1979, he married Mary Lynn Crow and they had two children: Hank and Michelle.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Lynn Pierce of Cleveland, OH; his sister Mary Beth (Larry) Sayre of Colleyville, TX; his five children: Jane (Sonny) Lewis of Hays, KS, Carrie Stremel of Hays, KS, Lisa Pierce of Hays, KS, Henry Pierce of Colorado Springs, CO, and Michelle (Sam) Cario of Cleveland, OH; his nine grandchildren: Cody Baker of Hays, Audrea (Salv) Marciano of San Antonio, TX, Amy Stewart of Wichita, KS, Brittany Baker of Hays, Ashley (Aaron) Durbin of Upland, CA, Heather (Jeremy) Dixon of Hays, Jordan (Crysta) Stremel of Denver, CO, Holly Donaldson of Hays, Hannah Donaldson of San Antonio, TX, Alec Cario and Sebastian Cario of Cleveland, OH. Hank also has nine great-grandchildren.

He was proceeded in death by his parents and his sister Patricia Anne Pierce.

In his memory, his daughter, Jane and granddaughter, Audrea, will travel to Scotland in the Spring to visit St. Andrews Links and the highlands of the Campbell clan. It was always their dream to visit their ancestral home and play golf together.

"Well done, good and faithful servant; enter into the joy of your Lord.”- Matthew 25:23 Amazing love!&nbsp; How can it be that Thou, my God, shouldst die for me! Charles Wesley

<h2>Henry 'Hank' F. Pierce</h2><figure>
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 </figure>October 27, 1936 - June 2, 2023Henry “Hank” F. Pierce went home to meet his Lord and Savior on June 2, 2023. He was born on October 27, 1936, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Henry Fletcher Pierce, III and Edith Lorraine (Campbell). Hank graduated from Hays High School in 1954 and received his bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Kansas State University in 1961. He was a proud Beta Theta Phi and cherished lifelong relationships with his fraternity brothers. He enjoyed planning and attending their reunions including trips to Branson, Wichita, Colorado Springs, and the Hill Country of Texas. He served as a private first class in the United States Marine Corps from 1956-1958, and was stationed in Okinawa.Hank’s successful career started as project manager for Hunter Construction Company from 1961-1966. In 1967, he started Pierce - Schippers Construction Company with his partner, John Schippers. Together they built many of Hays’ iconic buildings including St. Anthony’s Hospital, Hadley Hospital, Gross Memorial Coliseum, Midwest Energy, Rarick Hall, McMindes Hall, Wiest Hall, Hays High School, Midwest Energy, Epworth Towers, Epworth Village, Centennial Towers and St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church. Hank enjoyed golfing, fishing, boating, tournament bridge, and poker. He also enjoyed playing recreational basketball, which he did into his later years.On June 2, 1962, he married Patricia Isbell and they had three daughters: Jane, Carrie and Lisa. Their fondest memories of their dad are golfing and swimming at Smoky Hill Country Club, the houseboat and fishing at Wilson Lake, track meets, bowling, playing Putt Putt, watching sports, eating at Taco Grande, and enjoying his barbecued hamburgers. On July 15, 1979, he married Mary Lynn Crow and they had two children: Hank and Michelle.Survivors include his wife, Mary Lynn Pierce of Cleveland, OH; his sister Mary Beth (Larry) Sayre of Colleyville, TX; his five children: Jane (Sonny) Lewis of Hays, KS, Carrie Stremel of Hays, KS, Lisa Pierce of Hays, KS, Henry Pierce of Colorado Springs, CO, and Michelle (Sam) Cario of Cleveland, OH; his nine grandchildren: Cody Baker of Hays, Audrea (Salv) Marciano of San Antonio, TX, Amy Stewart of Wichita, KS, Brittany Baker of Hays, Ashley (Aaron) Durbin of Upland, CA, Heather (Jeremy) Dixon of Hays, Jordan (Crysta) Stremel of Denver, CO, Holly Donaldson of Hays, Hannah Donaldson of San Antonio, TX, Alec Cario and Sebastian Cario of Cleveland, OH. Hank also has nine great-grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his parents and his sister Patricia Anne Pierce. In his memory, his daughter, Jane and granddaughter, Audrea, will travel to Scotland in the Spring to visit St. Andrews Links and the highlands of the Campbell clan. It was always their dream to visit their ancestral home and play golf together."Well done, good and faithful servant; enter into the joy of your Lord.”- Matthew 25:23 Amazing love!&nbsp; How can it be that Thou, my God, shouldst die for me! Charles Wesley

Henry 'Hank' F. Pierce

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Victor “Vic” Deaver, 82, of Garden City, passed away on July 22, 2023, after battling cancer. Vic was born on January 30, 1941, to Eugene and Ruth Ann Deaver in Quinter, KS. As a young child, Vic moved to Garden City, KS where he lived for the rest of his life. Vic graduated Garden City in 1959 and joined the Army National Guard and served as a field wireman. Vic went on to attended Garden City Community College where he received an associate's degree in business in 1962. Vic married his wife, Janice in 1961. Vic and Janice had their daughter, Trisha in 1966. Vic is proceeded in death by his son, Chad. Vic worked at Golden Plains Credit Union until he retired in 1999 after 33 years of service. Vic retired as executive vice-president of the Credit Union. After retiring, Vic and Janice spent time traveling the country and traveled to all 50 states. Vic was involved with several churches throughout his life serving in a variety of roles. Vic enjoyed racquetball, golf, reading, singing and technology. Survivors include his wife Janice of the home; his daughter Trisha, grandson Brandt Helsel and wife Leatte, granddaughter, Falon Goodman and husband Zach, and great-grandchildren, Brason, Jax, Ella and Logan. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City with Rev. Jeff Starkey officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. There will be no calling hours.

The family suggests memorials given to the Heartland Cancer Center in care of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City. 

Condolences may be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure><a href="https://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com/memorials/Deaver-Victor/5237562/">https://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com/memorials/Deaver-Victor/5237562/</a>January 30, 1941 - July 22, 2023Victor “Vic” Deaver, 82, of Garden City, passed away on July 22, 2023, after battling cancer. Vic was born on January 30, 1941, to Eugene and Ruth Ann Deaver in Quinter, KS. As a young child, Vic moved to Garden City, KS where he lived for the rest of his life. Vic graduated Garden City in 1959 and joined the Army National Guard and served as a field wireman. Vic went on to attended Garden City Community College where he received an associate's degree in business in 1962. Vic married his wife, Janice in 1961. Vic and Janice had their daughter, Trisha in 1966. Vic is proceeded in death by his son, Chad. Vic worked at Golden Plains Credit Union until he retired in 1999 after 33 years of service. Vic retired as executive vice-president of the Credit Union. After retiring, Vic and Janice spent time traveling the country and traveled to all 50 states. Vic was involved with several churches throughout his life serving in a variety of roles. Vic enjoyed racquetball, golf, reading, singing and technology. Survivors include his wife Janice of the home; his daughter Trisha, grandson Brandt Helsel and wife Leatte, granddaughter, Falon Goodman and husband Zach, and great-grandchildren, Brason, Jax, Ella and Logan. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City with Rev. Jeff Starkey officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. There will be no calling hours. The family suggests memorials given to the Heartland Cancer Center in care of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City. Condolences may be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Victor 'Vic' Deaver

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November 2, 1931 ~ July 20, 2023 (age 91)

Robert Nick “Bob” Dreiling, 91, Hays, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 surrounded by the love of his family and friends.

He was born on November 2, 1931, in Ellis, Kansas, the son of Celestine and Bernadette “Nette” (Riedel) Dreiling. &nbsp;

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 </figure><a href="https://www.haysmemorial.com/obituary/Robert-Dreiling">https://www.haysmemorial.com/obituary/Robert-Dreiling</a>November 2, 1931 ~ July 20, 2023 (age 91)Robert Nick “Bob” Dreiling, 91, Hays, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 surrounded by the love of his family and friends.He was born on November 2, 1931, in Ellis, Kansas, the son of Celestine and Bernadette “Nette” (Riedel) Dreiling. &nbsp;Robert was a devout member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays. &nbsp;On August 11, 1952, he married the love of his life, Mary E. Younger at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. &nbsp;They were married for 71 years.Growing up in Ellis, Robert cherished his childhood days and often reminisced about them. He spent many happy hours riding his bike all over town with his buddies during his school years. &nbsp;Summer was filled with baseball, swimming, and visits to his Aunt Mollie's house for a snack. &nbsp;In winter, he enjoyed sledding and ice skating with friends. &nbsp;Fond memories also included spending time on his Gramp's farm in Ogallah, where he learned about chores, cattle, and farming. His Grandpa took him to the fair every year, creating lasting memories.&nbsp; Robert perfected his skills in mechanics, enabling him to repair machinery and refurbish cars. One of his fondest memories was taking Mary on dates in a 1937 Chevy he bought from a salvage yard and completely restored. &nbsp;He had a passion for tinkering and working with his hands.When Robert married Mary in 1952, he worked as a mechanic in WaKeeney before moving to Russell for a higher-paying job. Later, he seized an opportunity south of Palco as an engineer for Kansas-Nebraska Gas. &nbsp;He loved his work and eventually moved to Plainville as an employee of K.N. Energy Inc., where he worked for many years. &nbsp;Additionally, he did part-time work for Mosher Funeral Home, digging graves.&nbsp; In 1965, Robert and Mary purchased land east of Codell, and they pursued their true passion: farming and ranching. &nbsp;For seventeen years, they thrived in this endeavor until they eventually moved to Hays. Robert then worked for I-70 Repair until he retired.&nbsp; In his retirement he built a shop, Bob's Repair, and worked with his son. &nbsp;He enjoyed woodworking, building new things from items he salvaged, and fixing anything he found broken.Robert and Mary enjoyed being part of various social clubs, including a pinochle club and the Sunflower Polka Club, where they danced joyously for over 35 years. &nbsp;Despite his busy schedule, Robert always made time for his family, friends, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.Robert is survived by his sister, Elfreda Eberle, devoted wife Mary, and his children, Doris Cline of Gorham, Dennis Dreiling and wife Kathie of Medicine Lodge, and Denise Pywell and husband Terry of Wichita. &nbsp;He also leaves behind seven beloved grandchildren, Adam Cline and wife Tammy of Great Bend, Joshua Cline and wife Rachal of Norfolk, Virginia, Larame Cline and wife Britney of Wichita, Preston Pywell of Wichita, Crystal Pywell of Wichita, Samantha Dreiling of Garden City, and Cassandra Dreiling of Wichita, and five great-grandchildren, Danica and Brody Cline of Great Bend, Mary-Elizabeth Cline of Norfolk, Virginia, Jackson and Wyatt Cline of Wichita. Additionally, he is remembered by his two stepgrandchildren and five stepgreat-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Alice Weber, brothers, Clarence “Butch” and Jerry Dreiling, infant son Darrell, infant daughter Mary, and two brothers-in-law, Ralph Weber and Virgil “Abe” Eberle.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 28, 2023 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 on Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. until service time on Friday, all at the church in Ellis.&nbsp; A Hays Daughters of Isabella Circle #254 rosary will be will at 6:30 p.m. followed by a vigil service at 7:00, all on Thursday at the church.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested and payable to Mary Dreiling to be decided at a later date.&nbsp; Funeral arrangements are in the care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Robert may be shared with his family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com/">www.haysmemorial.com</a>Let us remember and celebrate the life of Robert N. Dreiling, a man who touched the hearts of many and left behind cherished memories that will live on forever.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.haysmemorial.com/obituary/Robert-Dreiling/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.haysmemorial.com/obituary/Robert-Dreiling/1079170/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Robert Nick "Bob" Dreiling, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.haysmemorial.com/obituary/Robert-Dreiling/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

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