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Kathern G. Wellington, 79, of Bird City, Kansas, whose maiden name was Carolyn Yvonne Duke, went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2023.

She was born March 9, 1944 at College Hospital in Glendale, California.

Kathern was preceded in death by her father, Vivian Mortiman Duke III, mother, Florence Lorraine Boyson, and sister, Vivien Patricia Duke (Lossius).

Survivors include her brother, David Byron Duke, her sister, Sandra Gail Duke (Yocum), five children, Yvonne, Sherry, Thomas, Michael, and Melissa, eight grandchildren, Shayrah, Sarah, Mickaela, Travis, Matthew, Melodie, Kaylen, and Sydni, and seven great-grandchildren, Kylie, Mischa, Pascal, Korben, Lilu, Emmett, and Audrey.

Soon after Kathern was born, her family moved to Bird City, Kansas where her mother was born. She spent her grade school years in Bird City. 

While attending Christ’s Ambassador of the Assembly of God church in Bird City she gave her life to Jesus. She would often tell the story of her first encounter with the Lord. 

During her jr. high and high school years, her family lived in El Monte, California. She went to Rosemead High School where she went to many proms and winter dances. She was also involved choir and track. It was then that she got married and started a family of her own and had her five children.

Kathern had a wonderful spirit and would light up a room with her bubbly personality. She was the life of the party and very outgoing. 

In 1968, her sister Sandra became born-again and a year later asked Kathern to go to church with her, an Assembly of God church in Monrovia. There she rededicated her life to the Lord and was baptized in the Holy Spirit. Kathern became a devout Christian and made sure her children always attended church with her Sunday morning, Sunday night and Thursday night. Her love for the Lord poured out in her work for the Kingdom of God. She, along with her sister Sandra, would pull her children in a wagon and go door-to-door spreading the good news about Jesus. She sang in the church choir and sometimes solo or duets with her sisters. They had a bus ministry that would pick up children for Sunday School. She also taught children’s Sunday School, loved working with children, and would never let an opportunity pass when she could tell someone about Jesus. She never knew a stranger.

Kathern was a fantastic writer and wrote many children’s stories and songs. Her lifelong dream was to have one of her children’s books published. Many of the books and songs were about Jesus.

She was not content in California at that time and repeatedly talked about moving back to Kansas, where she lived as a youth. In 1975, she got her wish and her family moved to Goodland, Kansas, then to Brewster, Kansas, where many of her children attended high school. Later she moved back to California to various cities spread throughout southern and northern California.

When she was in her 40s, she went back to school and earned her high school diploma, then moved on to college and had one of her poems, “Mystic Warrior,” published in a book of poems. She also went on to get her CNA license and worked in private duty nursing for many years. 

During her time in Placerville, California, she took care of her sister Vivien who had gotten in a train accident. She helped Vivien with her flower shop and aided her with her nursing home business. Years later while working as a private duty nurse, it led her to the beach. She grew a special fondness to the beach and the beach lifestyle. She lived at the beach many years. From then on, she had the desire to live or spend time at the beach.

In her later years, Kathern along with her daughter Melissa, took care of her mother, Lorraine. After her mother died, she moved back to Bird City to live with Melissa the remaining years of her life.

Arrangements are in the care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays, Kansas. 

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

<h2>Kathern G. Wellington, Bird City</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.haysmemorial.com/obituary/Kathern-Wellington">https://www.haysmemorial.com/obituary/Kathern-Wellington</a>March 9, 1944 - July 14, 2023Kathern G. Wellington, 79, of Bird City, Kansas, whose maiden name was Carolyn Yvonne Duke, went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2023.She was born March 9, 1944 at College Hospital in Glendale, California.Kathern was preceded in death by her father, Vivian Mortiman Duke III, mother, Florence Lorraine Boyson, and sister, Vivien Patricia Duke (Lossius).Survivors include her brother, David Byron Duke, her sister, Sandra Gail Duke (Yocum), five children, Yvonne, Sherry, Thomas, Michael, and Melissa, eight grandchildren, Shayrah, Sarah, Mickaela, Travis, Matthew, Melodie, Kaylen, and Sydni, and seven great-grandchildren, Kylie, Mischa, Pascal, Korben, Lilu, Emmett, and Audrey.Soon after Kathern was born, her family moved to Bird City, Kansas where her mother was born. She spent her grade school years in Bird City. While attending Christ’s Ambassador of the Assembly of God church in Bird City she gave her life to Jesus. She would often tell the story of her first encounter with the Lord. During her jr. high and high school years, her family lived in El Monte, California. She went to Rosemead High School where she went to many proms and winter dances. She was also involved choir and track. It was then that she got married and started a family of her own and had her five children.Kathern had a wonderful spirit and would light up a room with her bubbly personality. She was the life of the party and very outgoing. In 1968, her sister Sandra became born-again and a year later asked Kathern to go to church with her, an Assembly of God church in Monrovia. There she rededicated her life to the Lord and was baptized in the Holy Spirit. Kathern became a devout Christian and made sure her children always attended church with her Sunday morning, Sunday night and Thursday night. Her love for the Lord poured out in her work for the Kingdom of God. She, along with her sister Sandra, would pull her children in a wagon and go door-to-door spreading the good news about Jesus. She sang in the church choir and sometimes solo or duets with her sisters. They had a bus ministry that would pick up children for Sunday School. She also taught children’s Sunday School, loved working with children, and would never let an opportunity pass when she could tell someone about Jesus. She never knew a stranger.Kathern was a fantastic writer and wrote many children’s stories and songs. Her lifelong dream was to have one of her children’s books published. Many of the books and songs were about Jesus.She was not content in California at that time and repeatedly talked about moving back to Kansas, where she lived as a youth. In 1975, she got her wish and her family moved to Goodland, Kansas, then to Brewster, Kansas, where many of her children attended high school. Later she moved back to California to various cities spread throughout southern and northern California.When she was in her 40s, she went back to school and earned her high school diploma, then moved on to college and had one of her poems, “Mystic Warrior,” published in a book of poems. She also went on to get her CNA license and worked in private duty nursing for many years. During her time in Placerville, California, she took care of her sister Vivien who had gotten in a train accident. She helped Vivien with her flower shop and aided her with her nursing home business. Years later while working as a private duty nurse, it led her to the beach. She grew a special fondness to the beach and the beach lifestyle. She lived at the beach many years. From then on, she had the desire to live or spend time at the beach.In her later years, Kathern along with her daughter Melissa, took care of her mother, Lorraine. After her mother died, she moved back to Bird City to live with Melissa the remaining years of her life.Arrangements are in the care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays, Kansas. Condolences and memories of Kathern may be shared with her family at www.haysmemorial.com.

Kathern G. Wellington

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<h2>Jerry Eugene Dittbrenner</h2><a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/Dittbrenner-Jerry/5236528/">https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/Dittbrenner-Jerry/5236528/</a>March 5th, 1936 - July 19th, 2023No funeral details available.

Jerry Eugene Dittbrenner

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<h2>Duane C. Woofter</h2><a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/Woofter-Duane/5236567/">https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/Woofter-Duane/5236567/</a>September 21st, 1923 - July 20th, 2023No funeral details available.

Duane C. Woofter

Duane G. Legleiter (aka Butch or Tiny), 60, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at his home.

He was born January 19, 1963, in Hays, Kansas, the son of Francis and Mary Ann (Dinkel) Legleiter. 

He was a lifetime resident of Rush County, Kansas, a 1981 graduate of La Crosse High School and was employed with Rush County Highway Department for 36 years, running heavy equipment, building bridges and supervising day to day operations for several years. 

He was a passionate farmer, helped with the Legleiter and Sons Construction Company in the 1970s&nbsp; and '80s, collector of Budweiser memorabilia, and he just seemed to know a little bit about everything.

He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Liebenthal, Kansas, and served on the parish council for many years.

On November 17, 1984, he married his high school sweetheart, Monica McLaughlin in La Crosse.

Survivors include, wife, Monica, La Crosse; his mother, Mary Ann Legleiter, Liebenthal; one daughter, Samantha and son-in-law, Deonte Sims, Kansas City; two granddogs, Tori and Ace; one brother, Bob Legleiter (Sue), Hays; five sisters, Janett Copeland, Hays, Shirley Haselhorst (Art), Antonino, Lilly Binder (Ernie), Munjor, Evelyn Younker (Darold), Munjor, and Lou Amerine (Craig), Lawrence; one sister-in-law, Carol Legleiter, Hays; numerous aunts, uncles, godchildren, nieces and nephews and extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his father, Francis Legleiter; his two brothers, Clarence Legleiter and Glenn Legleiter; mother-in-law, Beth Delaney; and grandparents, aunts, uncles, and nephew.

Visitation will be Sunday, July 23, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse. A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 p.m.

Church visitation will be Monday, July 24, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, July 24, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, with Father Stephen Dabanka officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Liebenthal.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, or the donor’s choice.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.

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

<h2>Duane G. Legleiter, La Crosse</h2><figure>
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 </figure>January 19, 1963 - July 19, 2023Duane G. Legleiter (aka Butch or Tiny), 60, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at his home.He was born January 19, 1963, in Hays, Kansas, the son of Francis and Mary Ann (Dinkel) Legleiter. He was a lifetime resident of Rush County, Kansas, a 1981 graduate of La Crosse High School and was employed with Rush County Highway Department for 36 years, running heavy equipment, building bridges and supervising day to day operations for several years. He was a passionate farmer, helped with the Legleiter and Sons Construction Company in the 1970s&nbsp; and '80s, collector of Budweiser memorabilia, and he just seemed to know a little bit about everything.He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Liebenthal, Kansas, and served on the parish council for many years.On November 17, 1984, he married his high school sweetheart, Monica McLaughlin in La Crosse.Survivors include, wife, Monica, La Crosse; his mother, Mary Ann Legleiter, Liebenthal; one daughter, Samantha and son-in-law, Deonte Sims, Kansas City; two granddogs, Tori and Ace; one brother, Bob Legleiter (Sue), Hays; five sisters, Janett Copeland, Hays, Shirley Haselhorst (Art), Antonino, Lilly Binder (Ernie), Munjor, Evelyn Younker (Darold), Munjor, and Lou Amerine (Craig), Lawrence; one sister-in-law, Carol Legleiter, Hays; numerous aunts, uncles, godchildren, nieces and nephews and extended family members.He was preceded in death by his father, Francis Legleiter; his two brothers, Clarence Legleiter and Glenn Legleiter; mother-in-law, Beth Delaney; and grandparents, aunts, uncles, and nephew.Visitation will be Sunday, July 23, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse. A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 p.m.Church visitation will be Monday, July 24, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal.Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, July 24, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, with Father Stephen Dabanka officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Liebenthal.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, or the donor’s choice.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P.O. Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785-222-2517.

Duane G. Legleiter

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Elda Hamit passed away on Monday morning, July 17, 2023, at the Rooks County Health Center at the age of 100. Elda was born on May 17, 1923, to Leo and Eva (Atkinson) Elliott in Torrington, Wyoming.

She spent the first two and one-half years of her life in Wyoming before moving to Kansas where she enjoyed growing up on the farm in northern Rooks County. 

She attended country school in Bow Creek Township for the first six years of grade school and then two more years Phillips County. She graduated from Logan High School and planned to go to college to become a teacher. 

To raise money for college she took a teaching job at a nearby county school and during her first year of teaching, there happened to be a local farmer who stopped by to look for a lost calf. She later learned from her students that the farmer with the lost calf often stopped by whenever there was a new schoolteacher. This time it paid off! In just a few short months, on April 22nd, 1942, Elda became Mrs. Marion Hamit, and the thoughts of college became a distant memory. From that time on she was happy with her role as farmwife, mother (of three very "active" sons), grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.

Elda was highly active in her community, serving on numerous committees, leadership positions, and boards. Elda spent her time with her sons as they went through 4-H with their many projects. She also assisted the youth of Mt Pleasant 4-H club with their cooking and sewing. Elda judged sewing for 4-H at the fair. She was an avid quilter and loved making quilts for all her family with special emphasis on making sure each grandchild and great-grandchild had one of her quilts. Elda was also a great cook! She loved trying new recipes and often her family got to be taste testers, which was usually a rewarding opportunity.

Elda loved to read and upon retirement she and Marion were able to travel and visit numerous locations, foreign and domestic, that she had read about that had a common interest to them.

Her faith was especially important to her and during her child-raising years she invoked a special emphasis to her boys on the importance of having God first in their lives. In her later years, she was able to witness that her efforts were not in vain (though she may have, on more than one occasion, wondered). She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Church in northwest Rooks County until the church closed its doors in 1979 and then she attended Stockton Methodist Church until she was no longer physically able to attend.

Elda was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Eva Elliott, her sister, Maxine Cook, her husband, Marion Hamit, and a grandson, Judd Hamit.

She is survived by her children, Charles (Barbara) Hamit, Nowata OK, Richard (Lila) Hamit, Overbrook, KS, Donald (Terry) Hamit, Stockton, KS; five grandchildren: Rich (Kristy) Hamit, Marlyn (Adam) Bryant, Joni (Kurt) Seboe, Carlie (Brian) Sturgeon, and Josh (Patricia) Hamit;&nbsp; 13 great-grandchildren: Clayton and Landon Becker, Brenden (Kiersten) Hamit, Harris Hamit (Jason, fiancé), Haley (Scott) Cleveland, Kira (Jordan) Johansen, Alec and Braden Seboe, Morgan (Dakota) Enslow, Aricka Miller, Elisabeth Sturgeon, Elliott and Penny Hamit; four, soon to be five, great-great-grandchildren: Bryson and Emmaline Hamit, Sophia Cleveland, C.J. Enslow, and with one more on the way. Elda also had her four nieces: Margaret Elliott, Sue Regier, Nancy Huffman, and Kristi Utchell.

Funeral services are planned for 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2023, at the Stockton Methodist Church (Church of Restoration) in Stockton with burial to follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home with family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Memorials are suggested to the Stockton Methodist Church (Elevator Fund) and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669. 

Condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverelase.com.

To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Elda, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://tree.tributestore.com/?oId=28459294">Tree Store</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://tree-tc.tributestore.com/?oId=28459294&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.1.1115152002.1681661103:GS1.1.1689433180.66.1.1689434232.60.0.0&amp;mtph=1">plant a tree</a>.

<h2>Elda Ruth Hamit</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=28459294">https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=28459294</a>May 17, 1923 - July 17, 2023Elda Hamit passed away on Monday morning, July 17, 2023, at the Rooks County Health Center at the age of 100. Elda was born on May 17, 1923, to Leo and Eva (Atkinson) Elliott in Torrington, Wyoming.She spent the first two and one-half years of her life in Wyoming before moving to Kansas where she enjoyed growing up on the farm in northern Rooks County. She attended country school in Bow Creek Township for the first six years of grade school and then two more years Phillips County. She graduated from Logan High School and planned to go to college to become a teacher. To raise money for college she took a teaching job at a nearby county school and during her first year of teaching, there happened to be a local farmer who stopped by to look for a lost calf. She later learned from her students that the farmer with the lost calf often stopped by whenever there was a new schoolteacher. This time it paid off! In just a few short months, on April 22nd, 1942, Elda became Mrs. Marion Hamit, and the thoughts of college became a distant memory. From that time on she was happy with her role as farmwife, mother (of three very "active" sons), grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.Elda was highly active in her community, serving on numerous committees, leadership positions, and boards. Elda spent her time with her sons as they went through 4-H with their many projects. She also assisted the youth of Mt Pleasant 4-H club with their cooking and sewing. Elda judged sewing for 4-H at the fair. She was an avid quilter and loved making quilts for all her family with special emphasis on making sure each grandchild and great-grandchild had one of her quilts. Elda was also a great cook! She loved trying new recipes and often her family got to be taste testers, which was usually a rewarding opportunity.Elda loved to read and upon retirement she and Marion were able to travel and visit numerous locations, foreign and domestic, that she had read about that had a common interest to them.Her faith was especially important to her and during her child-raising years she invoked a special emphasis to her boys on the importance of having God first in their lives. In her later years, she was able to witness that her efforts were not in vain (though she may have, on more than one occasion, wondered). She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Church in northwest Rooks County until the church closed its doors in 1979 and then she attended Stockton Methodist Church until she was no longer physically able to attend.Elda was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Eva Elliott, her sister, Maxine Cook, her husband, Marion Hamit, and a grandson, Judd Hamit.She is survived by her children, Charles (Barbara) Hamit, Nowata OK, Richard (Lila) Hamit, Overbrook, KS, Donald (Terry) Hamit, Stockton, KS; five grandchildren: Rich (Kristy) Hamit, Marlyn (Adam) Bryant, Joni (Kurt) Seboe, Carlie (Brian) Sturgeon, and Josh (Patricia) Hamit;&nbsp; 13 great-grandchildren: Clayton and Landon Becker, Brenden (Kiersten) Hamit, Harris Hamit (Jason, fiancé), Haley (Scott) Cleveland, Kira (Jordan) Johansen, Alec and Braden Seboe, Morgan (Dakota) Enslow, Aricka Miller, Elisabeth Sturgeon, Elliott and Penny Hamit; four, soon to be five, great-great-grandchildren: Bryson and Emmaline Hamit, Sophia Cleveland, C.J. Enslow, and with one more on the way. Elda also had her four nieces: Margaret Elliott, Sue Regier, Nancy Huffman, and Kristi Utchell.Funeral services are planned for 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2023, at the Stockton Methodist Church (Church of Restoration) in Stockton with burial to follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home with family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.Memorials are suggested to the Stockton Methodist Church (Elevator Fund) and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669. Condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverelase.com.To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Elda, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://tree.tributestore.com/?oId=28459294">Tree Store</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://tree-tc.tributestore.com/?oId=28459294&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.1.1115152002.1681661103:GS1.1.1689433180.66.1.1689434232.60.0.0&amp;mtph=1">plant a tree</a>.

Elda Ruth Hamit

Roy Don Wright, 81, of Luray, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.

Don was born August 1, 1941 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Henry and Edith (Pasmore) Wright. 

He grew up in Kansas City until the age of five when his family moved to Shenandoah, Iowa. After five years they returned to the Kansas City area. Then, in high school, his family moved to Santa Ana, California where he graduated from high school. 

Don served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1959 to 1962. He served on the USS Matthews, a cargo ship. After his tour he returned to Santa Ana.

Don was united in marriage to Lynne Fenton on September 28, 1962 in Costa Mesa, California. This union was blessed with a son, Thomas. They were given over 60 years of marriage together. 

Most of these years were filled with hard work, but also much love and devotion. They were a team, increasingly aware with the passage of time that the Lord held them in His hands. They lived in Washington state, southern Kansas, eastern Oregon, Arkansas, and then moved to Luray in 2003.

Don was blessed with the ability to do many things during his life. He was a truck driver, a mill man at a feed yard, a cutter-grader at Marvin Wood Products in Oregon, a welder, owner and operator of the “Hob Nob” restaurant in Protection, Kansas. 

He enjoyed fishing, outdoor photography, traveling with Lynne and creating originally designed greeting cards. Don was unassuming, usually more at home in the background. He put a high value on friendship and was willing to go the extra mile in any way he could.

Don is with the Lord now, joyful and free of any sorrow or pain. He loved his family from the depths of his heart. 

He leaves behind his wife Lynne of the home; son, Thomas Wright and wife Heather of Pratt, Kansas; as well as cousins, nieces and nephews. 

Don was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Wright; and sisters, Ruth Showalter and Betty Smith.

A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 21, 2023 at the Amherst Cemetery in rural Russell County. No visitation is being held. 

A memorial has been established with Amherst Church. 

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

<h2>Roy Don Wright, Luray</h2>Roy Don Wright, 81, of Luray, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.Don was born August 1, 1941 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Henry and Edith (Pasmore) Wright. He grew up in Kansas City until the age of five when his family moved to Shenandoah, Iowa. After five years they returned to the Kansas City area. Then, in high school, his family moved to Santa Ana, California where he graduated from high school. Don served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1959 to 1962. He served on the USS Matthews, a cargo ship. After his tour he returned to Santa Ana.Don was united in marriage to Lynne Fenton on September 28, 1962 in Costa Mesa, California. This union was blessed with a son, Thomas. They were given over 60 years of marriage together. Most of these years were filled with hard work, but also much love and devotion. They were a team, increasingly aware with the passage of time that the Lord held them in His hands. They lived in Washington state, southern Kansas, eastern Oregon, Arkansas, and then moved to Luray in 2003.Don was blessed with the ability to do many things during his life. He was a truck driver, a mill man at a feed yard, a cutter-grader at Marvin Wood Products in Oregon, a welder, owner and operator of the “Hob Nob” restaurant in Protection, Kansas. He was a member of the Amherst Church. He enjoyed fishing, outdoor photography, traveling with Lynne and creating originally designed greeting cards. Don was unassuming, usually more at home in the background. He put a high value on friendship and was willing to go the extra mile in any way he could.Don is with the Lord now, joyful and free of any sorrow or pain. He loved his family from the depths of his heart. He leaves behind his wife Lynne of the home; son, Thomas Wright and wife Heather of Pratt, Kansas; as well as cousins, nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Wright; and sisters, Ruth Showalter and Betty Smith.A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 21, 2023 at the Amherst Cemetery in rural Russell County. No visitation is being held. A memorial has been established with Amherst Church. Contributions, and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who are in charge of these arrangements

Roy Don Wright

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Frances Marie Michaelis, age 98, died on July 11, 2023, at the Trego County Lemke Memorial Long-Term Care. &nbsp;She was born on May 7, 1925, in Russell, Kansas the daughter of George and Susan (Eichman) Wiedeman.

Frances was baptized on May 31, 1925, in Russell and confirmed on May 28, 1939, at the Zion Lutheran Church, in Trego Center, Kansas. &nbsp;

She attended Cochran Grade School and was a 1942 graduate of the Brownell High School. &nbsp;She attended Fort Hays State College where she earned her teaching certificate and taught for three years at the Cochran and Mount Pleasant schools.

On April 6, 1947, she married Elmer Michaelis in WaKeeney, Kansas where the couple made their home, ran their business, and raised their two children, Arla and Tye. 

Frances was the deputy county clerk for two years and she was the secretary and bookkeeper for Michaelis Electric until she retired in 1986. 

She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Bethlehem Daughters, Rebekahs, the Locust Club, a Federated Music Society, Em-Cro-Knit sewing circle, a Boy and Girl Scout Leader and a leader of a senior exercise group. 

Frances loved to grow flowers and work in her yard, cook special dishes for her family, travel, play bridge, and make quilts with the church ladies. &nbsp;She was always busy helping others. &nbsp;

Frances is survived by her daughter, Arla Homburg of Stockton; son, Tye (Lisa) Michaelis of Topeka; four grandchildren, Aaron (Nichol) Homburg, Andrew (Tara) Homburg, Neely (Jacob) Halsey, and Charly Michaelis; eight great grandchildren, Sylas Halsey, KaiLee Medlen, August Homburg, Terran Homburg, Joseph Raat, Brogan Homburg, Rowen Homburg, Rylin Homburg; three great great grandchildren, MonRoe Medlen, Emma and Elijah Raat. &nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Elmer, her brothers, Hubert and Clarence Wiedeman, and her special friend, Dick Woodall.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, WaKeeney followed by burial in the WaKeeney City Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation will be held at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney on Monday, July 17, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Memorial Contributions may be given to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church or the Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital Long-Term Care.

Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family by writing in the guest book.

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

  Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, is handling arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>Frances Michaelis, WaKeeney</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.schmittfuneral.com/obituary/frances-michaelis">https://www.schmittfuneral.com/obituary/frances-michaelis</a>May 07, 1925 - July 13, 2023Frances Marie Michaelis, age 98, died on July 11, 2023, at the Trego County Lemke Memorial Long-Term Care. &nbsp;She was born on May 7, 1925, in Russell, Kansas the daughter of George and Susan (Eichman) Wiedeman.Frances was baptized on May 31, 1925, in Russell and confirmed on May 28, 1939, at the Zion Lutheran Church, in Trego Center, Kansas. &nbsp;She attended Cochran Grade School and was a 1942 graduate of the Brownell High School. &nbsp;She attended Fort Hays State College where she earned her teaching certificate and taught for three years at the Cochran and Mount Pleasant schools.On April 6, 1947, she married Elmer Michaelis in WaKeeney, Kansas where the couple made their home, ran their business, and raised their two children, Arla and Tye. Frances was the deputy county clerk for two years and she was the secretary and bookkeeper for Michaelis Electric until she retired in 1986. She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Bethlehem Daughters, Rebekahs, the Locust Club, a Federated Music Society, Em-Cro-Knit sewing circle, a Boy and Girl Scout Leader and a leader of a senior exercise group. Frances loved to grow flowers and work in her yard, cook special dishes for her family, travel, play bridge, and make quilts with the church ladies. &nbsp;She was always busy helping others. &nbsp;Frances is survived by her daughter, Arla Homburg of Stockton; son, Tye (Lisa) Michaelis of Topeka; four grandchildren, Aaron (Nichol) Homburg, Andrew (Tara) Homburg, Neely (Jacob) Halsey, and Charly Michaelis; eight great grandchildren, Sylas Halsey, KaiLee Medlen, August Homburg, Terran Homburg, Joseph Raat, Brogan Homburg, Rowen Homburg, Rylin Homburg; three great great grandchildren, MonRoe Medlen, Emma and Elijah Raat. &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Elmer, her brothers, Hubert and Clarence Wiedeman, and her special friend, Dick Woodall.Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, WaKeeney followed by burial in the WaKeeney City Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation will be held at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney on Monday, July 17, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.Memorial Contributions may be given to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church or the Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital Long-Term Care.Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family by writing in the guest book.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Frances Marie Michaelis, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.schmittfuneral.com/obituary/frances-michaelis/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>. Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, is handling arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Frances Michaelis

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Monica Lynn Reed passed away Sunday, July 16th, 2023, at her home in WaKeeney, surrounded by her husband, son, and mother. 

Per her wishes, cremation will be performed by Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, and she will be laid to rest next to her father, Dwight Lowman, at Christ the King Cemetery, WaKeeney on July 27, 2023.

Monica was born September 5, 1970, to Dwight and Edna Lowman in Hays, where she grew up surrounded by a large family of cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents, spread between Hays and Ellis, on Edna's side of the family. Monica had been in contact with Dwight's side of the family, mostly online, and took a vacation to Pennsylvania to meet some of them, and always said how much she loved that trip and wished she could have gone back.

Monica loved to craft, a lot of which she got interested in at a young age, spending time with her beloved grandma, Rose Engel, and other family. &nbsp;Monica loved long drives, even if it was to no particular destination, and spent a lot of days off and vacations just traveling and seeing different parts of Kansas and the rest of the country or visiting family. &nbsp;

Monica also loved genealogy, a hobby inspired by her son, Jacob, during a school project, which grew into a dedicated hobby for most of her remaining life. &nbsp;For many years, it inspired Monica to reach out and talk to more extended family in various places, which gave her great joy throughout the years. Monica also loved her various cats through the years.

Monica worked at various positions at various nursing homes, acquiring CNA, MedAid and other certifications that she was proud of. &nbsp;She loved working with the residents in WaKeeney, Oakley, and other facilities. &nbsp;When COVID hit, Monica retired out of the nursing homes and was an assistant manager at Caseys, Ellis. Monica then enjoyed her various positions at Loves Travel Shop, Ellis, until she couldn't physically handle the work anymore due to cancer. They were always kind to her after her diagnosis.

Monica is survived by her mother, Edna; son, Jacob; and husband, Jim, all of WaKeeney; brothers, Stacey (Gwinn) Lowman of Atascadero, CA and Tony (Michelle) Lowman and their three children, Mark, Ellie and Mike of Phoenix, AZ. Monica is also survived by a multitude of cousins, aunts, uncles in Kansas and other parts of the country.

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;Monica Lynn Reed, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.schmittfuneral.com/obituary/monica-reed/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

<h2>Monica Lynn Reed, WaKeeney</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.schmittfuneral.com/obituary/monica-reed?fh_id=12066">https://www.schmittfuneral.com/obituary/monica-reed?fh_id=12066</a>September 5, 1970 - July 16, 2023Monica Lynn Reed passed away Sunday, July 16th, 2023, at her home in WaKeeney, surrounded by her husband, son, and mother. Per her wishes, cremation will be performed by Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, and she will be laid to rest next to her father, Dwight Lowman, at Christ the King Cemetery, WaKeeney on July 27, 2023.Monica was born September 5, 1970, to Dwight and Edna Lowman in Hays, where she grew up surrounded by a large family of cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents, spread between Hays and Ellis, on Edna's side of the family. Monica had been in contact with Dwight's side of the family, mostly online, and took a vacation to Pennsylvania to meet some of them, and always said how much she loved that trip and wished she could have gone back.Monica loved to craft, a lot of which she got interested in at a young age, spending time with her beloved grandma, Rose Engel, and other family. &nbsp;Monica loved long drives, even if it was to no particular destination, and spent a lot of days off and vacations just traveling and seeing different parts of Kansas and the rest of the country or visiting family. &nbsp;Monica also loved genealogy, a hobby inspired by her son, Jacob, during a school project, which grew into a dedicated hobby for most of her remaining life. &nbsp;For many years, it inspired Monica to reach out and talk to more extended family in various places, which gave her great joy throughout the years. Monica also loved her various cats through the years.Monica worked at various positions at various nursing homes, acquiring CNA, MedAid and other certifications that she was proud of. &nbsp;She loved working with the residents in WaKeeney, Oakley, and other facilities. &nbsp;When COVID hit, Monica retired out of the nursing homes and was an assistant manager at Caseys, Ellis. Monica then enjoyed her various positions at Loves Travel Shop, Ellis, until she couldn't physically handle the work anymore due to cancer. They were always kind to her after her diagnosis.Monica is survived by her mother, Edna; son, Jacob; and husband, Jim, all of WaKeeney; brothers, Stacey (Gwinn) Lowman of Atascadero, CA and Tony (Michelle) Lowman and their three children, Mark, Ellie and Mike of Phoenix, AZ. Monica is also survived by a multitude of cousins, aunts, uncles in Kansas and other parts of the country.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;Monica Lynn Reed, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.schmittfuneral.com/obituary/monica-reed/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Monica Lynn Reed

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Oliver Lee Fyfe, was born November 14, 1930, in Ottawa County, KS to William Guy Fyfe and Ethel May (Chayer) Fyfe. He left this world to pass his contagious smile on to others on July 17, 2023, in Oakley, KS at the age of 92. Oliver graduated high school in 1949 from Clay Center, KS and then joined the Kansas Army National Guard. In the early 1950s he moved to Winona, KS with his parents.

Shortly after moving, he met the love of his life through his National Guard family. He married Anna Cecelia Stegeman on February 11, 1956. To this union 4 children were born. Oliver served 34-plus years of military service in the Kansas Army National Guard with his final assignment in the Colby unit. He was highly involved in many community organizations, including the American Legion, Honor Guard, Farm Bureau, Boy Scouts, and FFA. He held key positions in some of these organizations.

Oliver was employed by the Wielands from the early 1950s to 2017. He had a deep love for his family, country, farming and the community. Oliver was well-liked and always had a smile for everyone. He was someone that was respected and approachable. He always said if you talked to someone long enough you would find a commonalty with them. His hobbies included: hunting, reading, staying current with the news and WEATHER, traveling, and gardening. He was preceded in death by his wife Anna, his parents, his sister Doris, and his grandsons, Lee and Maverick. He is survived by children, Deborah and Barry Christensen, David and Terri Fyfe, Dorothy and Darrell See, and Dennis and Dulci Fyfe; grandchildren, Steven Wilcox, Rachel and Casey Baker, Justin and Nicole Fyfe, Michaell and Jessica See, Brenda and Kenny Sova, and Erika Way; great-grandchildren, Mallory, Cohen, Carson, Cameron, Cecelia, Sierra, Katelynn, Kylee, Lillian, Bennett, Xavier, Dante, and Ronin; brother John and Nadine Fyfe; sister Emily Henderson; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He always had a smile and will be missed by all that have shared his joy for life. Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, KS. The funeral service is at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 21, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colby, with burial in the church cemetery and luncheon to follow at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, P.O. Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. 

For information or condolences visit baalmannmortuary.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>Oliver Fyfe</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/Fyfe-Oliver/5235425/">https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/Fyfe-Oliver/5235425/</a>Oliver Lee Fyfe, was born November 14, 1930, in Ottawa County, KS to William Guy Fyfe and Ethel May (Chayer) Fyfe. He left this world to pass his contagious smile on to others on July 17, 2023, in Oakley, KS at the age of 92. Oliver graduated high school in 1949 from Clay Center, KS and then joined the Kansas Army National Guard. In the early 1950s he moved to Winona, KS with his parents. Shortly after moving, he met the love of his life through his National Guard family. He married Anna Cecelia Stegeman on February 11, 1956. To this union 4 children were born. Oliver served 34-plus years of military service in the Kansas Army National Guard with his final assignment in the Colby unit. He was highly involved in many community organizations, including the American Legion, Honor Guard, Farm Bureau, Boy Scouts, and FFA. He held key positions in some of these organizations. Oliver was employed by the Wielands from the early 1950s to 2017. He had a deep love for his family, country, farming and the community. Oliver was well-liked and always had a smile for everyone. He was someone that was respected and approachable. He always said if you talked to someone long enough you would find a commonalty with them. His hobbies included: hunting, reading, staying current with the news and WEATHER, traveling, and gardening. He was preceded in death by his wife Anna, his parents, his sister Doris, and his grandsons, Lee and Maverick. He is survived by children, Deborah and Barry Christensen, David and Terri Fyfe, Dorothy and Darrell See, and Dennis and Dulci Fyfe; grandchildren, Steven Wilcox, Rachel and Casey Baker, Justin and Nicole Fyfe, Michaell and Jessica See, Brenda and Kenny Sova, and Erika Way; great-grandchildren, Mallory, Cohen, Carson, Cameron, Cecelia, Sierra, Katelynn, Kylee, Lillian, Bennett, Xavier, Dante, and Ronin; brother John and Nadine Fyfe; sister Emily Henderson; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He always had a smile and will be missed by all that have shared his joy for life. Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, KS. The funeral service is at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 21, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colby, with burial in the church cemetery and luncheon to follow at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, P.O. Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit baalmannmortuary.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Oliver Fyfe

Randy Lee Basgall, 63, of Hays, Kansas died July the 11, 2023 at Hays Medical Center after a short battle with metastatic cancer. His passing was peaceful, surrounded by his children, who ushered him into the loving arms of God.

Randy was born to Barbara (Schmidt) and Jerome Basgall on August 18, 1959 in Great Bend, Kansas in the family car on the way to the hospital, an event that set the stage for a lifetime of mischievousness and an innate love of vehicles.

 An active member of his church from childhood, above all else, Randy’s enduring love for Christ permeated throughout his entire life.

Albeit ornery at times, Randy's truest nature was rooted in exuberance. He welcomed others with his kind smile, warm heart, and zest for life. A trip into town always took twice as long for Randy because he relished the opportunity to chat with the friends and family he would inevitably bump into.

Randy was a renaissance man, as well as serving for 20+ years as caregiver for his disabled brother, Duane, was delighted in his many careers and hobbies which included cross-country trucking under CB handle "Sonrunner," cement masonry, oil rig roughnecking, rental home management and anything to do with motors and mechanics. He was exceptionally handy at home and car repair, skills he dutifully passed on to his children.

He leaves behind his children, Marlowe (Alec) Fenton of Olathe, KS, Isaac Basgall (AJ Jacks) of Hays, KS and bonus son Charles (Erica) Miller of Lynn Valley, KS; grandchildren Leila, Seeley, Parker, Sophia and Jacob; four siblings, Patty Partridge of Choctaw, OK Mike Basgall of Byson, KS, Duane Basgall of Hays, KS and Marlene Hamit of Springfield, MO plus numerous beloved nieces, nephews and cousins as well as previous wife Helene (Kasselman) Basgall.

Those who have passed before him include his mother, Barbara (Schmidt) Basgall, father Jerome Basgall, brother, Earl Basgall, twin granddaughters Evelynn and Phoebe, previous wife Dodie (Lewis) Basgall and his best friend, Delilah, the boxer dog.

A celebration of life will be held in Randy's honor on his birthday, the 18th of August 2023 starting at noon at the Hays V.F.W.

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Randy’s memorial fund by tribute pay at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by check made payable to Marlowe Fenton or Isaac Basgall to help his children with expenses.

Condolences may be left on Randy's tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.

"O LORD, support us all the day long, until the shadows lengthen, and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then in thy mercy, grant us a safe lodging, and a holy rest, and peace at last. Amen."

Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601

To send flowers to the family of Randy, please&nbsp;<a href="http://brocks-north-hill-chapel.tributestore.com/?oId=28442033&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1840110272.1682624439:GS1.1.1689803504.86.1.1689803690.4.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

<h2> Randy Lee Basgall, Hays</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689538676185.jpeg" alt="Randy Lee Basgall" />
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 </figure>Randy Lee Basgall, 63, of Hays, Kansas died July the 11, 2023 at Hays Medical Center after a short battle with metastatic cancer. His passing was peaceful, surrounded by his children, who ushered him into the loving arms of God.Randy was born to Barbara (Schmidt) and Jerome Basgall on August 18, 1959 in Great Bend, Kansas in the family car on the way to the hospital, an event that set the stage for a lifetime of mischievousness and an innate love of vehicles. An active member of his church from childhood, above all else, Randy’s enduring love for Christ permeated throughout his entire life.Albeit ornery at times, Randy's truest nature was rooted in exuberance. He welcomed others with his kind smile, warm heart, and zest for life. A trip into town always took twice as long for Randy because he relished the opportunity to chat with the friends and family he would inevitably bump into.Randy was a renaissance man, as well as serving for 20+ years as caregiver for his disabled brother, Duane, was delighted in his many careers and hobbies which included cross-country trucking under CB handle "Sonrunner," cement masonry, oil rig roughnecking, rental home management and anything to do with motors and mechanics. He was exceptionally handy at home and car repair, skills he dutifully passed on to his children.Randy will be sorely missed.He leaves behind his children, Marlowe (Alec) Fenton of Olathe, KS, Isaac Basgall (AJ Jacks) of Hays, KS and bonus son Charles (Erica) Miller of Lynn Valley, KS; grandchildren Leila, Seeley, Parker, Sophia and Jacob; four siblings, Patty Partridge of Choctaw, OK Mike Basgall of Byson, KS, Duane Basgall of Hays, KS and Marlene Hamit of Springfield, MO plus numerous beloved nieces, nephews and cousins as well as previous wife Helene (Kasselman) Basgall.Those who have passed before him include his mother, Barbara (Schmidt) Basgall, father Jerome Basgall, brother, Earl Basgall, twin granddaughters Evelynn and Phoebe, previous wife Dodie (Lewis) Basgall and his best friend, Delilah, the boxer dog.A celebration of life will be held in Randy's honor on his birthday, the 18th of August 2023 starting at noon at the Hays V.F.W.In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Randy’s memorial fund by tribute pay at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by check made payable to Marlowe Fenton or Isaac Basgall to help his children with expenses.Condolences may be left on Randy's tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com."O LORD, support us all the day long, until the shadows lengthen, and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then in thy mercy, grant us a safe lodging, and a holy rest, and peace at last. Amen."Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601To send flowers to the family of Randy, please&nbsp;<a href="http://brocks-north-hill-chapel.tributestore.com/?oId=28442033&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1840110272.1682624439:GS1.1.1689803504.86.1.1689803690.4.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

Randy Lee Basgall

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Mary Cook, age 65, formerly of Hays, Kansas, passed away May 21, 2023 in Shawnee, Kansas.

Graveside memorial Services will be July 29, 2023 in the St. Joseph's Cemetery in Hays at 10:00 a.m.

Condolences may be left on Mary's tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.

Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

To send flowers to the family of Mary , please<a href="http://brocks-north-hill-chapel.tributestore.com/?oId=28479236&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1840110272.1682624439:GS1.1.1689803504.86.0.1689803510.54.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

<h2>Mary Cook, formerly of Hays</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/obituaries/Mary-Cook?obId=28479236">https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/obituaries/Mary-Cook?obId=28479236</a>July 30, 1958 - May 21, 2023Mary Cook, age 65, formerly of Hays, Kansas, passed away May 21, 2023 in Shawnee, Kansas.Graveside memorial Services will be July 29, 2023 in the St. Joseph's Cemetery in Hays at 10:00 a.m.Condolences may be left on Mary's tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.To send flowers to the family of Mary , please<a href="http://brocks-north-hill-chapel.tributestore.com/?oId=28479236&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1840110272.1682624439:GS1.1.1689803504.86.0.1689803510.54.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

Mary Cook

Glenda Joyce Koehn,&nbsp;Sharon Springs, KS

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Glenda Joyce (Schmidt) Koehn passed away on July 4, 2023, at Greeley County Hospital. She was born in Copeland, Kansas, on April 18, 1933 to Albert N. and Margaret Schmidt. 

She was the youngest of five children, and her first years of school&nbsp;required her to walk across the road to a one-room schoolhouse.

Glenda met and fell in love with Loid Koehn of Montezuma. They were married on September 17, 1950, and later moved to Wallace County in 1960 as a family of five. 

In addition to helping Loid on the farm, Glenda enjoyed photography, quilting, grandkids, crafts, and traveling in their motorhome. 

Glenda was able to celebrate her 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends from across the country, one of her highlights in life.

Preceding her in death were her parents; siblings Donald, Darrel, Dwayne, and Marjorie; husband Loid Koehn; son Stanley Koehn; granddaughter Tori (Cox) Mathias.

Surviving family includes daughter-in-law Pegi Koehn of La Junta, Colorado; grandson&nbsp;Devin (Tanya) Koehn of Bennington and children Caleb, Dylan, and Ericka;&nbsp;granddaughter Kenzie (Michael) Andino and grandson Bric Koehn; daughter Stacey&nbsp;Cox and her husband Mike of Weskan, their daughter Tera (Camron) Funk of Sharon&nbsp;Springs, and children Hailey, Cade, and Mya; Ross (Megan) Cox of Sharon Springs,&nbsp;and children Gage, Carter, and Mason; Jeff Mathias of Syracuse and children Reid and&nbsp;Ivy; Clayton (Jessica) Cox of Weskan and children Cole, Hogan, and Sydney; daughter&nbsp;Sherry Lawless of Sharon Springs, children Erin (Mary) Lawless of Hays; Mindy (Kris)&nbsp;Kirk of Winona and children Dally, Shea, Kolt; Hannah (Daniel) Roberts of San Diego,&nbsp;California, and son Lucas; Kayla (Dalton) Brooks of Sharon Springs and children&nbsp;Keagan, Kinley, and Ki; and a long line of other family members.

Memorials may be designated to Weskan Bible Church or Weskan Community Building,&nbsp;and may be left at the service or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N.&nbsp;Main, Goodland, KS 67735-1555.

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<h2>Glenda Joyce Koehn,&nbsp;Sharon Springs, KS</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituaries/glenda-koehn">https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituaries/glenda-koehn</a>April 18, 1933 - July 4, 2023Glenda Joyce (Schmidt) Koehn passed away on July 4, 2023, at Greeley County Hospital. She was born in Copeland, Kansas, on April 18, 1933 to Albert N. and Margaret Schmidt. She was the youngest of five children, and her first years of school&nbsp;required her to walk across the road to a one-room schoolhouse.Glenda met and fell in love with Loid Koehn of Montezuma. They were married on September 17, 1950, and later moved to Wallace County in 1960 as a family of five. In addition to helping Loid on the farm, Glenda enjoyed photography, quilting, grandkids, crafts, and traveling in their motorhome. Glenda was able to celebrate her 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends from across the country, one of her highlights in life.Preceding her in death were her parents; siblings Donald, Darrel, Dwayne, and Marjorie; husband Loid Koehn; son Stanley Koehn; granddaughter Tori (Cox) Mathias.Surviving family includes daughter-in-law Pegi Koehn of La Junta, Colorado; grandson&nbsp;Devin (Tanya) Koehn of Bennington and children Caleb, Dylan, and Ericka;&nbsp;granddaughter Kenzie (Michael) Andino and grandson Bric Koehn; daughter Stacey&nbsp;Cox and her husband Mike of Weskan, their daughter Tera (Camron) Funk of Sharon&nbsp;Springs, and children Hailey, Cade, and Mya; Ross (Megan) Cox of Sharon Springs,&nbsp;and children Gage, Carter, and Mason; Jeff Mathias of Syracuse and children Reid and&nbsp;Ivy; Clayton (Jessica) Cox of Weskan and children Cole, Hogan, and Sydney; daughter&nbsp;Sherry Lawless of Sharon Springs, children Erin (Mary) Lawless of Hays; Mindy (Kris)&nbsp;Kirk of Winona and children Dally, Shea, Kolt; Hannah (Daniel) Roberts of San Diego,&nbsp;California, and son Lucas; Kayla (Dalton) Brooks of Sharon Springs and children&nbsp;Keagan, Kinley, and Ki; and a long line of other family members.Memorials may be designated to Weskan Bible Church or Weskan Community Building,&nbsp;and may be left at the service or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N.&nbsp;Main, Goodland, KS 67735-1555.&nbsp; To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/24434b16-4eaa-41cc-baf8-38d2a34b69b4" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Glenda Joyce Koehn, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/24434b16-4eaa-41cc-baf8-38d2a34b69b4" target="_blank">flower store</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Glenda Joyce Koehn

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Diane Loretta Roulier passed away at the home of her son and daughter in-law, Brad and Amanda (Aschenbrenner) Roulier near Brewster, Kansas on July 4th, 2023.

Diane was born at the family home in Goodland, Kansas on Wednesday, November 27, 1940. 

She met her husband Larry in the summer of 1958; they were engaged that fall. Larry wanted her to move to Brewster to finish her senior year, but she wanted to graduate from Goodland, KS. She graduated for Goodland High School in 1959. 

Larry and Diane were married on August 8th, 1959, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Goodland, Kansas. To this union, they welcomed two sons, Marc and Brad.

Diane was a stay-at-home mom to their two boys and valued family above all else. She cherished the time spent with her grandchildren Dara (Roulier) and Jerray Nichols, Brett Roulier, Kara Roulier, and Bryce Roulier, and her great-grandchildren, Ryklin and Jettsyn Nichols.

Diane enjoyed being the daycare provider for her four grandchildren who affectionately called her Meme. She often talked about how much that time with them meant to her. She was also able to go out to Denver for the birth of her second great-grandson Jettsyn Aiden Nichols. She often talked about how special that opportunity was to her. 

Diane was a rock enthusiast, enjoyed gardening in her later years, was an avid book reader and was known for her love of her “pretties.”

Preceding her in death were her husband of 60 years, Larry Leroy Roulier, her parents Paul M. Daniels and Margaret E. (Crocker) Daniels, her in-laws Amedie E Roulier and Wiletta (Rawson) Roulier, her sister Rita (Daniels) Light, her brothers, Paul “Joe” Daniels, Gary Daniels, and Damien (Kenny) Daniels, her brother in-law Dale Light as well other extended family.

Diane is survived by her sister LaDonna (Jim) Corder of Perry, IA, brother Jack (Nancy) Daniels of Muscatine, IA, her sons Marc (Tina) Roulier of Russell, KS, Brad and Amanda (Aschenbrenner) Roulier of Brewster, KS, her grandchildren Jerray and Dara (Roulier) Nichols of Winona, KS, Brett Roulier, Kara Roulier, and Bryce Roulier of Brewster, KS, great-grandsons Ryklin and Jettsyn Nichols of Winona, KS and numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

Memorial contributions may be designated to Brewster School USD 314 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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 </figure><a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituaries/diane-roulier">https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituaries/diane-roulier</a>Diane Loretta Roulier passed away at the home of her son and daughter in-law, Brad and Amanda (Aschenbrenner) Roulier near Brewster, Kansas on July 4th, 2023.Diane was born at the family home in Goodland, Kansas on Wednesday, November 27, 1940. She met her husband Larry in the summer of 1958; they were engaged that fall. Larry wanted her to move to Brewster to finish her senior year, but she wanted to graduate from Goodland, KS. She graduated for Goodland High School in 1959. Larry and Diane were married on August 8th, 1959, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Goodland, Kansas. To this union, they welcomed two sons, Marc and Brad.Diane was a stay-at-home mom to their two boys and valued family above all else. She cherished the time spent with her grandchildren Dara (Roulier) and Jerray Nichols, Brett Roulier, Kara Roulier, and Bryce Roulier, and her great-grandchildren, Ryklin and Jettsyn Nichols.Diane enjoyed being the daycare provider for her four grandchildren who affectionately called her Meme. She often talked about how much that time with them meant to her. She was also able to go out to Denver for the birth of her second great-grandson Jettsyn Aiden Nichols. She often talked about how special that opportunity was to her. Diane was a rock enthusiast, enjoyed gardening in her later years, was an avid book reader and was known for her love of her “pretties.”Preceding her in death were her husband of 60 years, Larry Leroy Roulier, her parents Paul M. Daniels and Margaret E. (Crocker) Daniels, her in-laws Amedie E Roulier and Wiletta (Rawson) Roulier, her sister Rita (Daniels) Light, her brothers, Paul “Joe” Daniels, Gary Daniels, and Damien (Kenny) Daniels, her brother in-law Dale Light as well other extended family.Diane is survived by her sister LaDonna (Jim) Corder of Perry, IA, brother Jack (Nancy) Daniels of Muscatine, IA, her sons Marc (Tina) Roulier of Russell, KS, Brad and Amanda (Aschenbrenner) Roulier of Brewster, KS, her grandchildren Jerray and Dara (Roulier) Nichols of Winona, KS, Brett Roulier, Kara Roulier, and Bryce Roulier of Brewster, KS, great-grandsons Ryklin and Jettsyn Nichols of Winona, KS and numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends.Memorial contributions may be designated to Brewster School USD 314 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/9aec8ce3-56eb-4434-ad31-8a6492fa8971" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Diane Loretta Roulier, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/9aec8ce3-56eb-4434-ad31-8a6492fa8971" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

Diane Loretta Roulier

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BURLINGTON, CO - Duane and Loretta Charles welcomed their firstborn on February 13th, 1956. Debbie was Roberta and Allen’s big sister.

They grew up on the family’s dairy farm north of Flagler with most mornings starting with a hug from Grandpa Cecil. Following in her dad’s footsteps, a bit of mischief was always a possibility. Her childhood was surrounded by her aunts, uncles and cousins which led to close bonds still celebrated at the cousin reunions and visits even on her last day.

In her early adulthood she was blessed with three children ~ Stephen Duane, Lisa Louise and Kimberly Ann. The bond between the four of them was unique and never wavered through time nor miles or even death.

Debbie married Rod Diekman in September of 1994. Together they went from her working for Cargil and him UPS to operating a farm which was started by Rod’s dad, Richard. They were able to add to it growing a variety of crops. There was great pride in sharing space in the harvest field together: Debbie in her combine and Rod bouncing from truck to mechanic to her buddy seat. Rod came into Debbie’s life bringing a strength that supported her through some of her hardest times.

Debbie was well known for her beautiful big, blue eyes, big heart, and quiet demeanor. She was a life-long learner sharing her kindness and compassion with all she met which led to many life-long friends. She chose to share her talents, time, and love with others through the years listening to elementary students read and give spelling words, listening to AWANA kids recite Bible verses to earn patches and helping with VBS, leading exercise classes at The Legacy, preparing taxes through Colorado East Community Action Agency’s free tax clinics, as a county election judge processing ballots and checking in voters, and so many other activities.

Debbie went home to be with her Lord on July 9, 2023. She didn’t intend to give up; she didn’t intend to give in. No, she fought hard. The colon cancer could not be overcome.

Debbie was preceded by her daughter Kimberly Benson, father Duane Charles, father-in-law Richard Diekman, paternal grandparents Esther and Cecil Charles, maternal grandparents Mary and Lester Loutzenhiser and many aunts, uncles and friends that were like family.

Left to cherish her memory and share her legacy are her husband Rod Diekman; son Stephen Benson; daughter Lisa (Shawn) Shryock granddaughters Taylor Ann and Tatiana; stepson Tanner James Diekman (Amanda) and grandchildren Kashlyn, Liv and Colt; mother Loretta Charles; brother Allen (Lora) Charles; sister Roberta (Carlin) Stratton; nieces and nephews Zach Stratton; Christina (Kyle) English; Weston (Jessica) Charles and kids Landon, Luke and Layna; Lyndee (Kyler) Lum and Jordy; Olivia (Blake) Ridgway, along with many cousins and friends that loved her.

Memorial contributions may be designated to In Christ Ministries 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/04c20e96-ac55-4a3c-80bf-db75364e1a75" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Deborah Doreen Diekman, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/04c20e96-ac55-4a3c-80bf-db75364e1a75" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituaries/deborah-diekman">https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituaries/deborah-diekman</a>February 13, 1956 - July 9, 2023BURLINGTON, CO - Duane and Loretta Charles welcomed their firstborn on February 13th, 1956. Debbie was Roberta and Allen’s big sister.They grew up on the family’s dairy farm north of Flagler with most mornings starting with a hug from Grandpa Cecil. Following in her dad’s footsteps, a bit of mischief was always a possibility. Her childhood was surrounded by her aunts, uncles and cousins which led to close bonds still celebrated at the cousin reunions and visits even on her last day.In her early adulthood she was blessed with three children ~ Stephen Duane, Lisa Louise and Kimberly Ann. The bond between the four of them was unique and never wavered through time nor miles or even death.Debbie married Rod Diekman in September of 1994. Together they went from her working for Cargil and him UPS to operating a farm which was started by Rod’s dad, Richard. They were able to add to it growing a variety of crops. There was great pride in sharing space in the harvest field together: Debbie in her combine and Rod bouncing from truck to mechanic to her buddy seat. Rod came into Debbie’s life bringing a strength that supported her through some of her hardest times.Debbie was well known for her beautiful big, blue eyes, big heart, and quiet demeanor. She was a life-long learner sharing her kindness and compassion with all she met which led to many life-long friends. She chose to share her talents, time, and love with others through the years listening to elementary students read and give spelling words, listening to AWANA kids recite Bible verses to earn patches and helping with VBS, leading exercise classes at The Legacy, preparing taxes through Colorado East Community Action Agency’s free tax clinics, as a county election judge processing ballots and checking in voters, and so many other activities.Debbie went home to be with her Lord on July 9, 2023. She didn’t intend to give up; she didn’t intend to give in. No, she fought hard. The colon cancer could not be overcome.Debbie was preceded by her daughter Kimberly Benson, father Duane Charles, father-in-law Richard Diekman, paternal grandparents Esther and Cecil Charles, maternal grandparents Mary and Lester Loutzenhiser and many aunts, uncles and friends that were like family.Left to cherish her memory and share her legacy are her husband Rod Diekman; son Stephen Benson; daughter Lisa (Shawn) Shryock granddaughters Taylor Ann and Tatiana; stepson Tanner James Diekman (Amanda) and grandchildren Kashlyn, Liv and Colt; mother Loretta Charles; brother Allen (Lora) Charles; sister Roberta (Carlin) Stratton; nieces and nephews Zach Stratton; Christina (Kyle) English; Weston (Jessica) Charles and kids Landon, Luke and Layna; Lyndee (Kyler) Lum and Jordy; Olivia (Blake) Ridgway, along with many cousins and friends that loved her.Memorial contributions may be designated to In Christ Ministries 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/04c20e96-ac55-4a3c-80bf-db75364e1a75" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Deborah Doreen Diekman, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/04c20e96-ac55-4a3c-80bf-db75364e1a75" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

Deborah Doreen Diekman

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David Raymond Kruse, 80, passed away July 16, 2023, at the Thomas County Health Complex in Colby.

He was born in McCook, Nebraska, on August 5, 1942, to Frank and Anna (Schmitt). David grew up in Leoville, Kansas, on the family farm. 

He attended Leoville Elementary and High School, graduating with the class of 1960. 

David served his country as a member of the National Guard. 

Following high school, he attended Fort Hays State College. He was a junior in college when his father passed away, so he returned home and took over the family farm. 

He met Sylvia Degenhardt and married her on May 3, 1967, in Pfeifer, Kansas. They celebrated 56 years of marriage, living on the family farm for 53 years until they retired from the farm and moved to Hoxie.

David was a farmer and rancher all of his life. David worked hard, but he truly enjoyed going camping and fishing with his family. He also loved watching and playing sports, even officiating local basketball and baseball games in the Selden and Leoville area for many years. He loved local car races and would never miss one if the farm work was done. In his later years, David and Sylvia traveled and took many bus tours. They ended up visiting every state in the lower 48 except Washington. 

David was a lifetime member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Leoville and the American Legion. 

Most of all, David loved being with and doing things with his family.

David is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sylvia, of Hoxie; his sons, David F. of Selden and Brad and wife Lauren of Overland Park, Kansas; his brother Max and wife Jan of Weslaco, Texas; and two grandchildren, Cooper and Allison Kruse.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Anna Kruse; sisters Elaine Chambers, Joan Glotzbach, and brother Dean.

A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Friday, July 21, 2023, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 10:30 a.m., Leoville, Kansas. Interment will immediately follow the service in the Calvary Cemetery. A visitation and vigil service with rosary will be held on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with family receiving family and friends from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The vigil and rosary service will start at 7:00 p.m. 

Memorials are suggested to the Sheridan County Amusement Company and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, P.O. Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. 

Caring words of comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

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<h2>David Raymond Kruse</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=28442469">https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=28442469</a>August 5, 1942 - July 16, 2023David Raymond Kruse, 80, passed away July 16, 2023, at the Thomas County Health Complex in Colby.He was born in McCook, Nebraska, on August 5, 1942, to Frank and Anna (Schmitt). David grew up in Leoville, Kansas, on the family farm. He attended Leoville Elementary and High School, graduating with the class of 1960. David served his country as a member of the National Guard. Following high school, he attended Fort Hays State College. He was a junior in college when his father passed away, so he returned home and took over the family farm. He met Sylvia Degenhardt and married her on May 3, 1967, in Pfeifer, Kansas. They celebrated 56 years of marriage, living on the family farm for 53 years until they retired from the farm and moved to Hoxie.David was a farmer and rancher all of his life. David worked hard, but he truly enjoyed going camping and fishing with his family. He also loved watching and playing sports, even officiating local basketball and baseball games in the Selden and Leoville area for many years. He loved local car races and would never miss one if the farm work was done. In his later years, David and Sylvia traveled and took many bus tours. They ended up visiting every state in the lower 48 except Washington. David was a lifetime member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Leoville and the American Legion. Most of all, David loved being with and doing things with his family.David is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sylvia, of Hoxie; his sons, David F. of Selden and Brad and wife Lauren of Overland Park, Kansas; his brother Max and wife Jan of Weslaco, Texas; and two grandchildren, Cooper and Allison Kruse.He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Anna Kruse; sisters Elaine Chambers, Joan Glotzbach, and brother Dean.A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Friday, July 21, 2023, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 10:30 a.m., Leoville, Kansas. Interment will immediately follow the service in the Calvary Cemetery. A visitation and vigil service with rosary will be held on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with family receiving family and friends from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The vigil and rosary service will start at 7:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Sheridan County Amusement Company and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, P.O. Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Caring words of comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of David , please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://tree.tributestore.com/?oId=28442469&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1841863308.1682958493:GS1.1.1689598911.41.1.1689598958.13.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">Tree Store</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

David Raymond Kruse

Lee William Gerber, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on July 16, 2023, in Wichita, KS. Lee was born to the late Alvin and Catherine (DeTar) Gerber on January 31, 1950, in Fowler, KS.&nbsp;

Lee was a proud graduate of the University of Kansas, where he earned a degree in pharmacy. 

Not only did pharmacy provide him a long career of over 40 years, it also led him to find the love of his life, Margo Beyrle. They married on June 11, 1976 and went on to have three children. His love for his children and grandchildren was apparent in every aspect of his life, from his dedicated work ethic to his active involvement in all of their lives, which included attending many sporting events over the years.&nbsp;

When he was not cheering for his children and grandchildren, Lee could be found hunting and fishing with family and friends. He looked forward to his annual fly fishing trips which took him to places like Mexico, Alaska, Utah, Wyoming, the Bahamas and Belize. Lee also had a unique sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. He carried this trait through to his final hours.

He is survived by his wife, Margo Gerber; his children, Dacy Suellentrop (David), Brett Gerber, and Ryan Gerber (Kristy); eight grandchildren (Lauren and Nolan Suellentrop, Brynlee and Lola Gerber, and Lillian, Landon, Greyson and Aiden Gerber); his three brothers, Chuck Gerber (Connie), Dave Gerber (Dina) and Larry Gerber; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his spirit will live on in the hearts and minds of his loved ones.

Rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 19th. Catholic Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 20th. All services will be at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, Schulte, KS.

<h2>Lee William Gerber</h2><figure>
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 </figure>January 31, 1950 - July 16, 2023Lee William Gerber, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on July 16, 2023, in Wichita, KS. Lee was born to the late Alvin and Catherine (DeTar) Gerber on January 31, 1950, in Fowler, KS.&nbsp;Lee was a proud graduate of the University of Kansas, where he earned a degree in pharmacy. Not only did pharmacy provide him a long career of over 40 years, it also led him to find the love of his life, Margo Beyrle. They married on June 11, 1976 and went on to have three children. His love for his children and grandchildren was apparent in every aspect of his life, from his dedicated work ethic to his active involvement in all of their lives, which included attending many sporting events over the years.&nbsp;When he was not cheering for his children and grandchildren, Lee could be found hunting and fishing with family and friends. He looked forward to his annual fly fishing trips which took him to places like Mexico, Alaska, Utah, Wyoming, the Bahamas and Belize. Lee also had a unique sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. He carried this trait through to his final hours.He is survived by his wife, Margo Gerber; his children, Dacy Suellentrop (David), Brett Gerber, and Ryan Gerber (Kristy); eight grandchildren (Lauren and Nolan Suellentrop, Brynlee and Lola Gerber, and Lillian, Landon, Greyson and Aiden Gerber); his three brothers, Chuck Gerber (Connie), Dave Gerber (Dina) and Larry Gerber; as well as many nieces and nephews.He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his spirit will live on in the hearts and minds of his loved ones.Rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 19th. Catholic Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 20th. All services will be at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, Schulte, KS.

Lee William Gerber

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 </figure><a href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/agnes-ryan?fh_id=10931">https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/agnes-ryan?fh_id=10931</a>September 25, 1952 - July 17, 2023Agnes Ann Ryan, 70, passed away on July 17, 2023, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas. She was born on September 25, 1952, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Isadore and Elizabeth (Scheck) Leiker. On July 8, 1981, she married John Ryan in Miami, Oklahoma.&nbsp;A lifetime area resident, Agnes worked as a computer programmer for the Fuller Brush Company for 34 years prior to her retirement in 2012. She was a dedicated Catholic, being a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima, active with St. Joseph Catholic Church and School, serving as a “grandfriend” for students, and was even prayed through the gates of Heaven by Father Terrance Klein. Agnes enjoyed crocheting and sewing, using her green thumb in gardening, and was an avid funeral goer, offering comfort to all that she knew. Her heart was bigger than her body and she loved with all of it, taking care of everyone and was always ready and willing to help anyone. She didn’t know a stranger.Agnes is survived by her husband of 42 years, John; two sons, Daniel (Victoria) Ryan of Lindsborg, and Stoney (Angie) Ryan of Ellinwood; three daughters, Amanda “Amy” Crawford of Ellinwood, Tamara “Tammy” (Darren) Dauber of Ellinwood, and Shira Ryan of Lyons; 19 grandchildren, Kyle (Sarah) Ryan, Kaylie (fiancé Matthew Adams) Ryan, Kristian Ryan, Kamryn Ryan, Cassandra Crane, Troy Crane, Kenya (Kaden) Kretzer, Xathan Ryan, Casey Ann Ryan, Paige VanSteenburgh, Ison Dauber, RhiAnn Dauber, Keith Burke, Dalton White, Shayla (Michael) Mills, Zeppelin Zimmerman, Axl Ryan, Jamey Wood, and Ella Mae Lynn Wood; 18 great-grandchildren with one on the way. After growing up and living most of her life as an only child, Agnes was blessed after discovering she was the oldest of several biological siblings, including a brother, Seth Hoff; and four sisters, Sandra Peters, Norma Mason, Rita Shannon, and Barbara Calahan.She is preceded in death by her parents; two grandchildren, Taylor Langen and Taylor Wood; a great grandchild, Emmitt Mills; and two sisters, Hilda Shannon and Laura Groneberg.Visitation will take place on Thursday, July 20, 2023, from noon to 4:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, Kansas. Further visitation with family receiving guests will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ellinwood, Kansas, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with vigil starting at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 21, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Terrance Klein presiding. Interment will follow at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery, Ellinwood, Kansas. Memorials have been designated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Agnes Ann Ryan, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/agnes-ryan/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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