Almita Marie Augustine, 91, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023. She was born on March 23, 1932, in Antonino, Kansas, to Philip and Mary (Herrman) Dreher.

She married Theodore Augustine on April 8, 1953, in Ellis, Kansas and together they owned and operated Ted Augustine Furniture west of Salina for many years. She was an active member of St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church in Salina, and after her retirement in 2002, she was a volunteer at Salina Regional Health Center.

Almita worked alongside her husband, Ted, and son, Dale, and daughter-in-law, Carol, and became a successful small business owner and investor. She loved to travel with family and friends and her favorite trips included gambling in Las Vegas with her sister, Thelma, and brother-in-law, Gene and going to Mardi Gras in New Orleans with her sister, Alice and the Orth family as well as going on numerous family vacations. She loved to travel abroad and acquired a famous collection of plates that showcased her journey. She loved to play cards with friends and played regularly up until the last month of her life. Almita loved to cook for family holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. Each holiday had a traditional feast and highlighted a focus on family. Christmas eve at Grandma’s was a cherished tradition as were Easter egg hunts for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Another family tradition was going out to eat after church on Sundays. Almita was committed to her faith and her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ted; son, Dale; brothers, C.J. and Julius; and sisters, Dorothy Schmidt, Alice Orth, Thelma Karlin, and Darlene Leiker.

Survivors include her children, her daughter-in-law, Carol Augustine; Donna Augustine-Shaw (Mike); and Mark Augustine (Becky); grandchildren, Craig Augustine (Melissa), Jason Augustine (Jami), Cindy Wegerer (Matt), Quentin Shaw (Natalie), Kameron Shaw, Licia Shaw, Kate Augustine (Josh Tait), Rachel Tacha (Evan), Ted Augustine (Colleen), and Audrey Augustine; and great-grandchildren, Alexys, Adley, Abigail, Drake, Cali, Gunner, Isabella, Frances, Augustine, Aiden, and Jayson.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2023, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina, with family present beginning at 5 p.m., and a rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 27, at St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church, Salina, with burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Salina.

Memorials may be made to St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church in lieu of flowers, care of Ryan Mortuary.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684979332052.jpeg" alt="Almita Marie Augustine" />
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 </figure>Almita Marie Augustine, 91, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023. She was born on March 23, 1932, in Antonino, Kansas, to Philip and Mary (Herrman) Dreher.She married Theodore Augustine on April 8, 1953, in Ellis, Kansas and together they owned and operated Ted Augustine Furniture west of Salina for many years. She was an active member of St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church in Salina, and after her retirement in 2002, she was a volunteer at Salina Regional Health Center.Almita worked alongside her husband, Ted, and son, Dale, and daughter-in-law, Carol, and became a successful small business owner and investor. She loved to travel with family and friends and her favorite trips included gambling in Las Vegas with her sister, Thelma, and brother-in-law, Gene and going to Mardi Gras in New Orleans with her sister, Alice and the Orth family as well as going on numerous family vacations. She loved to travel abroad and acquired a famous collection of plates that showcased her journey. She loved to play cards with friends and played regularly up until the last month of her life. Almita loved to cook for family holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. Each holiday had a traditional feast and highlighted a focus on family. Christmas eve at Grandma’s was a cherished tradition as were Easter egg hunts for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Another family tradition was going out to eat after church on Sundays. Almita was committed to her faith and her family.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ted; son, Dale; brothers, C.J. and Julius; and sisters, Dorothy Schmidt, Alice Orth, Thelma Karlin, and Darlene Leiker.Survivors include her children, her daughter-in-law, Carol Augustine; Donna Augustine-Shaw (Mike); and Mark Augustine (Becky); grandchildren, Craig Augustine (Melissa), Jason Augustine (Jami), Cindy Wegerer (Matt), Quentin Shaw (Natalie), Kameron Shaw, Licia Shaw, Kate Augustine (Josh Tait), Rachel Tacha (Evan), Ted Augustine (Colleen), and Audrey Augustine; and great-grandchildren, Alexys, Adley, Abigail, Drake, Cali, Gunner, Isabella, Frances, Augustine, Aiden, and Jayson.Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2023, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina, with family present beginning at 5 p.m., and a rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 27, at St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church, Salina, with burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Salina.Memorials may be made to St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church in lieu of flowers, care of Ryan Mortuary.

Almita Marie (Dreher) Augustine

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Doris Ann Langdon, age 75, passed away on May 24, 2023, at her home in Leoti, Kansas. She was born on April 27, 1948, in Colby, Kansas to Richard Dean and Marita Faye Heaton Mays; just minutes after her twin brother kicked her out first. 

She was a member of the community since 1982, having been raised in Atwood and various places around the country. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, the community Thrift shop board, and the Quilt Guild. In addition to taking care of her home, she worked in the community in various places.

On November 26, 1982, she married Eugene Frank Langdon at the first Presbyterian church in Leoti, Kansas. They met at a minor league baseball practice. He survives.&nbsp;

Survivors include her husband, her brothers Rod and Karen Mays of Leoti, Kansas, Pat and Valerie Mays of Foyil, Oklahoma, Roland Mays of Green, Kansas, her sisters Mary Rose Atchley of Branson, Missouri, Barbara June Lovett of Leoti, Kansas, sister-in-law Joyce and Chuck Bohme of Goodland, Kansas, brother-in-law Troy and Brenda Langdon of Osborn, Kansas, sister-in-law Lavetta Langdon of Akron, Nebraska, daughters Sara Pitzer, Sheryl and Greg Martinez of Leoti,&nbsp; D.J. and Travis Seaton of Leoti, Kansas, sons Edward Langdon of Temple, Texas, Sam and Darcy Langdon of Leoti, Kansas, twenty-one grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren, though she was mom to many more she loved and claimed as her own.

She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Anita, three brothers, Darryl, John, and Dick, brother-in-law Larry, son Frank, two grandsons Jesse and Greg, and sister-in-law Linda.

Funeral services will be on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Christ Covenant Church in Leoti, Kansas with Pastor Stephen Moorfield presiding. Burial will follow at the Leoti Cemetery.

Visitation will be on May 30, 2023, from 12:00 until 8:00 p.m. and on May 31, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Price and Sons Funeral Home at 4th and J St. in Leoti, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to “The Doris Langdon Memorial” in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 161, Leoti, Kansas 67861.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.priceandsons.com/obituaries/doris-langden">https://www.priceandsons.com/obituaries/doris-langden</a>April 27, 1948 - May 24, 2023Doris Ann Langdon, age 75, passed away on May 24, 2023, at her home in Leoti, Kansas. She was born on April 27, 1948, in Colby, Kansas to Richard Dean and Marita Faye Heaton Mays; just minutes after her twin brother kicked her out first. She was a member of the community since 1982, having been raised in Atwood and various places around the country. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, the community Thrift shop board, and the Quilt Guild. In addition to taking care of her home, she worked in the community in various places.On November 26, 1982, she married Eugene Frank Langdon at the first Presbyterian church in Leoti, Kansas. They met at a minor league baseball practice. He survives.&nbsp;Survivors include her husband, her brothers Rod and Karen Mays of Leoti, Kansas, Pat and Valerie Mays of Foyil, Oklahoma, Roland Mays of Green, Kansas, her sisters Mary Rose Atchley of Branson, Missouri, Barbara June Lovett of Leoti, Kansas, sister-in-law Joyce and Chuck Bohme of Goodland, Kansas, brother-in-law Troy and Brenda Langdon of Osborn, Kansas, sister-in-law Lavetta Langdon of Akron, Nebraska, daughters Sara Pitzer, Sheryl and Greg Martinez of Leoti,&nbsp; D.J. and Travis Seaton of Leoti, Kansas, sons Edward Langdon of Temple, Texas, Sam and Darcy Langdon of Leoti, Kansas, twenty-one grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren, though she was mom to many more she loved and claimed as her own.She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Anita, three brothers, Darryl, John, and Dick, brother-in-law Larry, son Frank, two grandsons Jesse and Greg, and sister-in-law Linda.Funeral services will be on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Christ Covenant Church in Leoti, Kansas with Pastor Stephen Moorfield presiding. Burial will follow at the Leoti Cemetery.Visitation will be on May 30, 2023, from 12:00 until 8:00 p.m. and on May 31, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Price and Sons Funeral Home at 4th and J St. in Leoti, Kansas.Memorials may be given to “The Doris Langdon Memorial” in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 161, Leoti, Kansas 67861.To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/eb0cf269-2ae1-4d53-ba8a-c490503c9ca1" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Doris Ann Langdon, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/eb0cf269-2ae1-4d53-ba8a-c490503c9ca1" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

Doris Ann Langdon

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I, Charles LeRoy “Chuck” Wright born February 19, 1925, to Jesse LeRoy Wright and Eliza Ann “Figgins” Wright, in Cawker City, Kansas, Mitchell County. I started school in 1931. I graduated in 1939. I graduated high school in 1943. There were 10 in my class, four girls, and six boys. 

I joined the Navy, Friday 13, 1943. I went to boot camp at Farragut, Idaho, Camp Ward 603-43. I then went to Astoria, Oregon to commission a ship. The USS Fanshaw Bay Cueto, a carrier vessel escort. We were sent to Townville and Brisbane, Australia, with a load of P-38 AirCraft. All were non-flyable in crates. We crossed the International Date Line, February 19, 1945, on my 20th birthday. I spent two and a half years in the South Pacific. I received five Battle Stars, and two Presidential Unit Citations. I was at Leyte Gulf in the Philippine Islands, October 26, 1945 at the world’s greatest sea battle. I was honorably discharged in 1946. We decommissioned our ship.

When we got home, I worked for Richardson’s as a welder. Later I worked for The Farmers Union Store as a meat cutter. Later I moved to Mankato, Kansas. I worked at Dibbles Grocery as a meatcutter. 

In late 1948, I re-enlisted in the Navy at Glenview Naval Air Station. In 1950 I volunteered for oversea duty on the USS Valley Forge CV45, around Korea. My brother Darrell L. Wright was also in the area on the Carrier USS Boxer XV21. I was honorably discharged in 1951. 

I went back to Cawker City and went to work for Barnett Upholstery. In 1952 I went to work for the federal government's Department of Interior, the Department of Reclamation, working on the survey team for the Dam. Then worked in the lab for seven years. There, in 1953, I met a young lady by the name of Jackie Louise Wilson, a telephone operator. My folks stood up with us.

 We were living in Superior, Nebraska. This was the start of our travels to Lovewell Dam to Foss Dam in Oklahoma, to Farwell Canals in Nebraska. Then on to Texas and a dam on the Canadian River, Lake Meredith, Sanford, Texas. Then on July 4, 1965, we left Texas for California to the Tehama Colusa Canals. In 1969 we went to Short Cut Pipeline for 18 months, then back to the canals in northern California until I retired in 1980. 

We sold our mobile home and moved back to Kansas and bought my wife’s folks’ home in 1982. During the summers I helped my brother-in-law, driving a wheat truck.

I did enjoy stamp collecting and coin collecting. Jackie and I also enjoyed metal detecting in our spare time.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents and only brother, Darrell. 

Leaving to mourn his death May 22, 2023, are his wife Jackie of Lenora; Vickie and George Gassmann of Clayton; and other family members, and friends.

To&nbsp;<a href="http://stinemetz-funeral-home-inc.tributestore.com/?oId=27995712&amp;tag=&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.1.653740999.1682956485:GS1.1.1684967846.29.1.1684967851.55.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="http://stinemetz-funeral-home-inc.tributestore.com/memorial-tree?oId=27995712&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.1.653740999.1682956485:GS1.1.1684967846.29.1.1684967851.55.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Charles "Chuck", please&nbsp;<a href="http://stinemetz-funeral-home-inc.tributestore.com/?oId=27995712&amp;tag=&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.1.653740999.1682956485:GS1.1.1684967846.29.1.1684967851.55.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

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 </figure><a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Charles-Chuck-LeRoy-Wright?obId=27995712#/obituaryInfo">https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Charles-Chuck-LeRoy-Wright?obId=27995712#/obituaryInfo</a>February 19, 1925 - May 22, 2023Written in his own words….I, Charles LeRoy “Chuck” Wright born February 19, 1925, to Jesse LeRoy Wright and Eliza Ann “Figgins” Wright, in Cawker City, Kansas, Mitchell County. I started school in 1931. I graduated in 1939. I graduated high school in 1943. There were 10 in my class, four girls, and six boys. I joined the Navy, Friday 13, 1943. I went to boot camp at Farragut, Idaho, Camp Ward 603-43. I then went to Astoria, Oregon to commission a ship. The USS Fanshaw Bay Cueto, a carrier vessel escort. We were sent to Townville and Brisbane, Australia, with a load of P-38 AirCraft. All were non-flyable in crates. We crossed the International Date Line, February 19, 1945, on my 20th birthday. I spent two and a half years in the South Pacific. I received five Battle Stars, and two Presidential Unit Citations. I was at Leyte Gulf in the Philippine Islands, October 26, 1945 at the world’s greatest sea battle. I was honorably discharged in 1946. We decommissioned our ship.When we got home, I worked for Richardson’s as a welder. Later I worked for The Farmers Union Store as a meat cutter. Later I moved to Mankato, Kansas. I worked at Dibbles Grocery as a meatcutter. In late 1948, I re-enlisted in the Navy at Glenview Naval Air Station. In 1950 I volunteered for oversea duty on the USS Valley Forge CV45, around Korea. My brother Darrell L. Wright was also in the area on the Carrier USS Boxer XV21. I was honorably discharged in 1951. I went back to Cawker City and went to work for Barnett Upholstery. In 1952 I went to work for the federal government's Department of Interior, the Department of Reclamation, working on the survey team for the Dam. Then worked in the lab for seven years. There, in 1953, I met a young lady by the name of Jackie Louise Wilson, a telephone operator. My folks stood up with us. We were living in Superior, Nebraska. This was the start of our travels to Lovewell Dam to Foss Dam in Oklahoma, to Farwell Canals in Nebraska. Then on to Texas and a dam on the Canadian River, Lake Meredith, Sanford, Texas. Then on July 4, 1965, we left Texas for California to the Tehama Colusa Canals. In 1969 we went to Short Cut Pipeline for 18 months, then back to the canals in northern California until I retired in 1980. We sold our mobile home and moved back to Kansas and bought my wife’s folks’ home in 1982. During the summers I helped my brother-in-law, driving a wheat truck.I did enjoy stamp collecting and coin collecting. Jackie and I also enjoyed metal detecting in our spare time.Charles was preceded in death by his parents and only brother, Darrell. Leaving to mourn his death May 22, 2023, are his wife Jackie of Lenora; Vickie and George Gassmann of Clayton; and other family members, and friends.To&nbsp;<a href="http://stinemetz-funeral-home-inc.tributestore.com/?oId=27995712&amp;tag=&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.1.653740999.1682956485:GS1.1.1684967846.29.1.1684967851.55.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="http://stinemetz-funeral-home-inc.tributestore.com/memorial-tree?oId=27995712&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.1.653740999.1682956485:GS1.1.1684967846.29.1.1684967851.55.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Charles "Chuck", please&nbsp;<a href="http://stinemetz-funeral-home-inc.tributestore.com/?oId=27995712&amp;tag=&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.1.653740999.1682956485:GS1.1.1684967846.29.1.1684967851.55.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

Charles 'Chuck' LeRoy Wright

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Opal VanDonge, age 91, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at Sierra Hills Assisted Living Facility in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Opal was born July 14, 1931 to William and Nannie (Dankenbring) Bahe in Republic County, Kansas.&nbsp;

She grew up and went to school in Bruning, Nebraska until her sophomore year, at that time they moved to Goodland, Kansas.&nbsp; Opal graduated from Sherman Community High School in 1949. 

Opal married Donald Lee VanDonge in 1950 in Goodland to this union 3 daughters Cheryl, Debra, and Jana. Opal worked for R.K. Driver O.D. in Goodland as an optometrist assistant and secretary for 38 years; she retired in 2004.&nbsp;

Opal was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Goodland; she was involved in many aspects of the church for many years.&nbsp; She enjoyed playing pinochle, bridge, canasta, ceramics, baking cinnamon rolls and peach pies, working in her yard and most of all spending time with her family and friends.&nbsp; In her later years Opal really enjoyed playing bingo with her friends at Sierra Hills in Cheyenne. Preceding her in death are her parents William and Nannie Bahe; sister Denelda and brother-in-law Chuck Tyrell; brother Loren and sister-in-law Tamera Bahe. Opal is survived by her daughters Debra (Michael) Janicek of Cheyenne, WY, Jana Carpenter of Casper, WY, and Cheryl Hedge; brother Wilmer (Peggy) Bahe of McCook, NE; grandchildren Justin, Jade, Joshua (Chelsey) Carpenter, Jamie (Ty) Jenkins; great-grandchildren Brileigh Carpenter, Archer, Otto, Jett Carpenter, Mak Jenkins; and many more family and friends. Memorial service will be Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. MT at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 222 West 13th Street, Goodland.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at the Goodland Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials may be designated to Opal VanDonge Memorial Fund and may be left at the service or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, KS 67735.

You can find information and leave condolences at&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com.

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<h2>Opal VanDonge</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Opal-VanDonge">https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Opal-VanDonge</a>July 14, 1931 ~ May 15, 2023 (age 91)Opal VanDonge, age 91, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at Sierra Hills Assisted Living Facility in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Opal was born July 14, 1931 to William and Nannie (Dankenbring) Bahe in Republic County, Kansas.&nbsp; She grew up and went to school in Bruning, Nebraska until her sophomore year, at that time they moved to Goodland, Kansas.&nbsp; Opal graduated from Sherman Community High School in 1949. Opal married Donald Lee VanDonge in 1950 in Goodland to this union 3 daughters Cheryl, Debra, and Jana. Opal worked for R.K. Driver O.D. in Goodland as an optometrist assistant and secretary for 38 years; she retired in 2004.&nbsp; Opal was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Goodland; she was involved in many aspects of the church for many years.&nbsp; She enjoyed playing pinochle, bridge, canasta, ceramics, baking cinnamon rolls and peach pies, working in her yard and most of all spending time with her family and friends.&nbsp; In her later years Opal really enjoyed playing bingo with her friends at Sierra Hills in Cheyenne. Preceding her in death are her parents William and Nannie Bahe; sister Denelda and brother-in-law Chuck Tyrell; brother Loren and sister-in-law Tamera Bahe. Opal is survived by her daughters Debra (Michael) Janicek of Cheyenne, WY, Jana Carpenter of Casper, WY, and Cheryl Hedge; brother Wilmer (Peggy) Bahe of McCook, NE; grandchildren Justin, Jade, Joshua (Chelsey) Carpenter, Jamie (Ty) Jenkins; great-grandchildren Brileigh Carpenter, Archer, Otto, Jett Carpenter, Mak Jenkins; and many more family and friends. Memorial service will be Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. MT at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 222 West 13th Street, Goodland.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at the Goodland Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials may be designated to Opal VanDonge Memorial Fund and may be left at the service or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, KS 67735. You can find information and leave condolences at&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Opal-VanDonge/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Opal-VanDonge/1069737/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Opal VanDonge, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Opal-VanDonge/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

Opal VanDonge

&nbsp;“Art” Arthur Fief, 78, died Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at his home in Garden City, Kansas. He was born January 21, 1945, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of James and Irene (Urban) Fief. Art lived most of his life in Garden City, Kansas where he attended Garden City schools. He lived in Fresno, California where he worked as owner of Fief Construction. In Garden City, Art owned Fief Auto Body and later worked for 25 years at Cornerstone Church. He enjoyed spending his time working on cars, woodworking, and loved traveling to Branson, Missouri. On January 21, 1977, he married Jan Hornbaker in Sun Valley, Nevada. She survives. Other survivors include five children, Shawn and wife Dena Fief of Olathe, Kansas, Missy Fief of Garden City, Kansas, Mark and wife Kaye Fief of Fort Worth, Texas, April and husband Tim Miller of Scott City, Kansas, and Cody and wife Brianna Fief of Garden City, Kansas; brothers Larry and wife Kyra Fief, and Gary and wife Barbara Fief; sisters Terri Scher, Darlene Nelson, and Joan Wasinger; 11 grandchildren, Marshall, Maddie, and Raegan Fief of Olathe, Kansas, Patrick, Mya, and Kiara Fief of Fort Worth, Texas, Austin and Aiden Miller of Scott City, Kansas, Jordan Miller of Parsons, Kansas, Jacque Griffen of Garden City, Kansas, and Dusty Fief; and several great-grandchildren. Art is preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather Loren Gunkel; six brothers; and two sisters. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City with Bob Bates officiating. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City.

The family suggests memorials given to the Art Fief Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City. 

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

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 </figure>&nbsp;“Art” Arthur Fief, 78, died Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at his home in Garden City, Kansas. He was born January 21, 1945, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of James and Irene (Urban) Fief. Art lived most of his life in Garden City, Kansas where he attended Garden City schools. He lived in Fresno, California where he worked as owner of Fief Construction. In Garden City, Art owned Fief Auto Body and later worked for 25 years at Cornerstone Church. He enjoyed spending his time working on cars, woodworking, and loved traveling to Branson, Missouri. On January 21, 1977, he married Jan Hornbaker in Sun Valley, Nevada. She survives. Other survivors include five children, Shawn and wife Dena Fief of Olathe, Kansas, Missy Fief of Garden City, Kansas, Mark and wife Kaye Fief of Fort Worth, Texas, April and husband Tim Miller of Scott City, Kansas, and Cody and wife Brianna Fief of Garden City, Kansas; brothers Larry and wife Kyra Fief, and Gary and wife Barbara Fief; sisters Terri Scher, Darlene Nelson, and Joan Wasinger; 11 grandchildren, Marshall, Maddie, and Raegan Fief of Olathe, Kansas, Patrick, Mya, and Kiara Fief of Fort Worth, Texas, Austin and Aiden Miller of Scott City, Kansas, Jordan Miller of Parsons, Kansas, Jacque Griffen of Garden City, Kansas, and Dusty Fief; and several great-grandchildren. Art is preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather Loren Gunkel; six brothers; and two sisters. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City with Bob Bates officiating. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. The family suggests memorials given to the Art Fief Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City. Condolences may be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

'Art' Arthur Fief

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Myrla Claire Keenan, 89, passed away May 23, 2023, at Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington. She was born December 12, 1933, in Seward to Harry and Edna (Grow) Walter. 

She married Michael James Keenan September 16, 1951, in Great Bend. He died June 6, 2012.&nbsp;

A long time area resident, Myrla was a real estate agent for over 40 years and had earned top sales in Kansas for three years. Also having a zest for real estate, she and Mike had remodeled over 50 homes in the Great Bend area. &nbsp;

Myrla was a member of First Christian Church and was instrumental in the development of the Great Bend Cemetery Rose Garden. She also enjoyed genealogy, ceramics and was an avid walker.&nbsp;

Survivors include two sons, Evan Keenan and wife Nicki of Houston, Texas, and Kent Keenan and wife Roxann of Great Bend; daughter Valerie Hardy and husband Mark of Sherman, Texas; sister Delora Wiles Baldwin and husband Marvin of Great Bend; nine grandchildren, Cory Keenan, Megan Keenan, Morgan Wagner (Daniel), Kristin Garvin (Chris), Brooke Corbin (Greg), Austin Hardy (Sarah), Ryan Hardy (Macy), Andrew Keenan (Amber) and Adam Keenan (Sabrina); and fifteen great-grandchildren, Nova Keenan, Landon, Dylan and Lawson Wagner, Luke Garvin, Keifer, Tristin and Keeli Corbin, Kenli Hardy, Aleia and Kaden Wheeler, Alison Hardy and Kyler, Aria and Ezra Keenan. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Michael Keenan; infant son Glenn Michael Keenan; and two brothers, Harold Walter and Jim Walter.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held from noon to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., May 26, 2023, at First Christian Church with Pastor Josh Leu presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. 

Memorials have been designated to First Christian Church or Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;

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 </figure><a href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/myrla-keenan">https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/myrla-keenan</a>December 12, 1933 - May 23, 2023Myrla Claire Keenan, 89, passed away May 23, 2023, at Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington. She was born December 12, 1933, in Seward to Harry and Edna (Grow) Walter. She married Michael James Keenan September 16, 1951, in Great Bend. He died June 6, 2012.&nbsp;A long time area resident, Myrla was a real estate agent for over 40 years and had earned top sales in Kansas for three years. Also having a zest for real estate, she and Mike had remodeled over 50 homes in the Great Bend area. &nbsp;Myrla was a member of First Christian Church and was instrumental in the development of the Great Bend Cemetery Rose Garden. She also enjoyed genealogy, ceramics and was an avid walker.&nbsp;Survivors include two sons, Evan Keenan and wife Nicki of Houston, Texas, and Kent Keenan and wife Roxann of Great Bend; daughter Valerie Hardy and husband Mark of Sherman, Texas; sister Delora Wiles Baldwin and husband Marvin of Great Bend; nine grandchildren, Cory Keenan, Megan Keenan, Morgan Wagner (Daniel), Kristin Garvin (Chris), Brooke Corbin (Greg), Austin Hardy (Sarah), Ryan Hardy (Macy), Andrew Keenan (Amber) and Adam Keenan (Sabrina); and fifteen great-grandchildren, Nova Keenan, Landon, Dylan and Lawson Wagner, Luke Garvin, Keifer, Tristin and Keeli Corbin, Kenli Hardy, Aleia and Kaden Wheeler, Alison Hardy and Kyler, Aria and Ezra Keenan. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Michael Keenan; infant son Glenn Michael Keenan; and two brothers, Harold Walter and Jim Walter.&nbsp;Visitation will be held from noon to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., May 26, 2023, at First Christian Church with Pastor Josh Leu presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to First Christian Church or Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Myrla Claire Keenan, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/myrla-keenan/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Myrla Claire Keenan

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Christina Klingler, age 58, of Hays, KS died Thursday, May 18, 2023, at HaysMed - Hays.&nbsp; 

Services are pending and will be announced by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.

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<h2>Christina Lynne Klingler, Hays</h2><a href="https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=27972650">https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=27972650</a>August 20, 1964 - May 18, 2023Christina Klingler, age 58, of Hays, KS died Thursday, May 18, 2023, at HaysMed - Hays.&nbsp; Services are pending and will be announced by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.comTo send flowers to the family of Christina, please<a href="http://brocks-north-hill-chapel.tributestore.com/?oId=27972650&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.1.1840110272.1682624439:GS1.1.1684786499.34.0.1684786740.60.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

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DeWayne R. Herrs, 82, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi-St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita.&nbsp; 

DeWayne was a retired barber, former owner of Headquarters Hair Care in McPherson.

DeWayne was born on October 27, 1940, in Linn, Kansas, the son of Marvin and Clara (Ohlde) Herrs.&nbsp; 

He graduated from Linn High School in 1958 and from Wichita Barber School.&nbsp; 

On May 9, 1970, DeWayne was united in marriage to Roberta “Bertie” R. Gutsch in McPherson.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three children, Ryan, Timothy and Elizabeth.

He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and Master Gardeners &amp; Friends.&nbsp; He was also a board member of Disability Supports and former McPherson High School Booster Club president.&nbsp;

Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Roberta “Bertie” of the home; three children, Ryan Herrs (Kelly Lyman) of Wichita, KS, Timothy Herrs of Derby, KS, and Elizabeth Herrs of McPherson, KS; brother Rodney Herrs (Karen) of Tonganoxie, KS; two grandchildren, Jacob Herrs and Benjamin Herrs; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Rebecca Meyer (Craig) of Liberty, MO, Robin Chapman (Kenny) of Gallatin, TN, and Rita Martin (Tod) of Casper, WY; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Clara Herrs; siblings Harvey Herrs, Ralph Herrs, and Steve Herrs; parents-in-law Robert &amp; Rosie Gutsch; and sisters-in-law LaDean Herrs and Eunice Herrs.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 26, at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Dale Dumperth officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to Grace Lutheran Church or Disability Supports in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;

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 </figure><a href="https://www.stockhamfamily.com/obituaries/dewayne-herrs">https://www.stockhamfamily.com/obituaries/dewayne-herrs</a>October 27, 1940 - May 21, 2023DeWayne R. Herrs, 82, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi-St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita.&nbsp; DeWayne was a retired barber, former owner of Headquarters Hair Care in McPherson.DeWayne was born on October 27, 1940, in Linn, Kansas, the son of Marvin and Clara (Ohlde) Herrs.&nbsp; He graduated from Linn High School in 1958 and from Wichita Barber School.&nbsp; On May 9, 1970, DeWayne was united in marriage to Roberta “Bertie” R. Gutsch in McPherson.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three children, Ryan, Timothy and Elizabeth.He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and Master Gardeners &amp; Friends.&nbsp; He was also a board member of Disability Supports and former McPherson High School Booster Club president.&nbsp;Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Roberta “Bertie” of the home; three children, Ryan Herrs (Kelly Lyman) of Wichita, KS, Timothy Herrs of Derby, KS, and Elizabeth Herrs of McPherson, KS; brother Rodney Herrs (Karen) of Tonganoxie, KS; two grandchildren, Jacob Herrs and Benjamin Herrs; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Rebecca Meyer (Craig) of Liberty, MO, Robin Chapman (Kenny) of Gallatin, TN, and Rita Martin (Tod) of Casper, WY; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family, and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Clara Herrs; siblings Harvey Herrs, Ralph Herrs, and Steve Herrs; parents-in-law Robert &amp; Rosie Gutsch; and sisters-in-law LaDean Herrs and Eunice Herrs.The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 26, at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Dale Dumperth officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery.Memorial donations may be given to Grace Lutheran Church or Disability Supports in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;To send flowers to the family in memory of DeWayne R. Herrs, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/54c57d7b-c0c4-47e8-8850-d702f1cd9192" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

DeWayne R. Herrs

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Ana Maria Navarro, 66, passed away surrounded by loved ones at her home in Great Bend, Kan. She was born on March 20, 1957, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to Roberto Navarro and Maria Jasso.

A resident of Great Bend since 2000, she spent her working years as a housekeeper. She loved collecting things from garage sales and taking care of her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren.&nbsp;

Survivors include three sons, Roberto C. Ferrel of Mexico, Omar A. (Celsa) Ferrel of Lyons, Kan., and Emmanuel (Kiana) Ferrel of Great Bend, Kan.; five grandchildren, Brandon, Nicole, Beyonce, Madelyn and Benjamin Ferrel; three brothers, Jorge (Patricia) Navarro, Roberto (Cecilia) Navarro, and Octavio (Teresa) Navarro; and a sister, Bertha (Ruben) Leticia. 

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be planned for a later date. 

Memorials have been designated to the Ana Marie Navarro Expense Fund or First Street Church of God in Hoisington, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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Ana María Navarro, de 66 años, falleció rodeada de seres queridos en su casa en Great Bend, Kansas. Nació el 20 de marzo de 1957 en Chihuahua, México, hija de Roberto Navarro y María Jasso.

Residente de Great Bend desde el año 2000, pasó sus años de trabajo como ama de llaves. Le encantaba coleccionar cosas de las ventas de garaje y cuidar de su familia, especialmente pasar tiempo con sus nietos.

Los sobrevivientes incluyen tres hijos, Roberto C. Ferrel de México, Omar A. (Celsa) Ferrel de Lyons, Kansas, y Emmanuel (Kiana) Ferrel de Great Bend, Kansas; cinco nietos, Brandon, Nicole, Beyonce, Madelyn y Benjamin Ferrel; tres hermanos, Jorge (Patricia) Navarro, Roberto (Cecilia) Navarro y Octavio (Teresa) Navarro; y una hermana, Bertha (Rubén) Leticia. 

Ella es precedida en la muerte por sus padres.

No habrá visitas ya que la cremación ha tenido lugar. Se planeará una celebración de vida para una fecha posterior. 

Se han designado monumentos conmemorativos al Fondo de Gastos Ana Marie Navarro o First Street Church of God en Hoisington, a cargo de Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/ana-navarro?fh_id=10931March 20, 1957 - May 22, 2023Ana Maria Navarro, 66, passed away surrounded by loved ones at her home in Great Bend, Kan. She was born on March 20, 1957, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to Roberto Navarro and Maria Jasso.A resident of Great Bend since 2000, she spent her working years as a housekeeper. She loved collecting things from garage sales and taking care of her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren.&nbsp;Survivors include three sons, Roberto C. Ferrel of Mexico, Omar A. (Celsa) Ferrel of Lyons, Kan., and Emmanuel (Kiana) Ferrel of Great Bend, Kan.; five grandchildren, Brandon, Nicole, Beyonce, Madelyn and Benjamin Ferrel; three brothers, Jorge (Patricia) Navarro, Roberto (Cecilia) Navarro, and Octavio (Teresa) Navarro; and a sister, Bertha (Ruben) Leticia. She is preceded in death by her parents.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be planned for a later date. Memorials have been designated to the Ana Marie Navarro Expense Fund or First Street Church of God in Hoisington, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Ana Maria Navarro, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/ana-navarro/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;_____________________________________ Ana María Navarro, de 66 años, falleció rodeada de seres queridos en su casa en Great Bend, Kansas. Nació el 20 de marzo de 1957 en Chihuahua, México, hija de Roberto Navarro y María Jasso.Residente de Great Bend desde el año 2000, pasó sus años de trabajo como ama de llaves. Le encantaba coleccionar cosas de las ventas de garaje y cuidar de su familia, especialmente pasar tiempo con sus nietos.Los sobrevivientes incluyen tres hijos, Roberto C. Ferrel de México, Omar A. (Celsa) Ferrel de Lyons, Kansas, y Emmanuel (Kiana) Ferrel de Great Bend, Kansas; cinco nietos, Brandon, Nicole, Beyonce, Madelyn y Benjamin Ferrel; tres hermanos, Jorge (Patricia) Navarro, Roberto (Cecilia) Navarro y Octavio (Teresa) Navarro; y una hermana, Bertha (Rubén) Leticia. Ella es precedida en la muerte por sus padres.No habrá visitas ya que la cremación ha tenido lugar. Se planeará una celebración de vida para una fecha posterior. Se han designado monumentos conmemorativos al Fondo de Gastos Ana Marie Navarro o First Street Church of God en Hoisington, a cargo de Bryant Funeral Home.

Ana Maria Navarro

Richard Steve Wallace, age 75, passed away May 18, 2023, at Locust Grove Village Nursing Home, La Crosse, Kansas.

He was born November 22, 1947, in Russell, Kansas to Richard T. and Edria Mae (Giles) Wallace, and married Jeanette K. (Reeh).

Richard was an over-the-road truck driver for 50 years. 

He grew up in Waldo, Kansas and was a graduate of Paradise High School. He lived in Luray, Victoria, and moved to Hays in 2020.

Survivors include his wife Jeanette Wallace of the home; his children Alicia Wiseman and husband Earl, Luray, KS; Nicole Deiser, Hays, KS; Julie Martin and husband Vince, Lincoln, KS; Kevin Strong; his grandchildren Ryan Locke, Alex Locke, Kelton Wallace, Lakyn Wallace, Jace Spiess, Matthew Wiseman, his great-grandchildren, Isabella Locke and Gemma Locke.

His body was donated to KU Medical Center, and a Celebration of Life service will be held at the Waldo Cemetery at a later date.

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

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

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 </figure>November 22, 1947 - May 18, 2023Richard Steve Wallace, age 75, passed away May 18, 2023, at Locust Grove Village Nursing Home, La Crosse, Kansas.He was born November 22, 1947, in Russell, Kansas to Richard T. and Edria Mae (Giles) Wallace, and married Jeanette K. (Reeh).Richard was an over-the-road truck driver for 50 years. He grew up in Waldo, Kansas and was a graduate of Paradise High School. He lived in Luray, Victoria, and moved to Hays in 2020.Survivors include his wife Jeanette Wallace of the home; his children Alicia Wiseman and husband Earl, Luray, KS; Nicole Deiser, Hays, KS; Julie Martin and husband Vince, Lincoln, KS; Kevin Strong; his grandchildren Ryan Locke, Alex Locke, Kelton Wallace, Lakyn Wallace, Jace Spiess, Matthew Wiseman, his great-grandchildren, Isabella Locke and Gemma Locke.His body was donated to KU Medical Center, and a Celebration of Life service will be held at the Waldo Cemetery at a later date.Memorials are suggested to the family made payable to: Jeanette Wallace in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.

Richard Steve Wallace

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Dr. Gary K. Crnic, DDS, 77, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the Collins House – Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, Kansas.

Gary was born December 3, 1945 in Richmond Heights, Missouri.&nbsp; He was the son of Fred J. and Edith (King) Crnic.&nbsp; He grew up mainly in Sedalia, Missouri and graduated from Sacred Heart High School.&nbsp; 

After high school he attended Central Missouri State College and studied chemistry. &nbsp;Following graduation from CMSC he was accepted to the University of Missouri, Kansas City Dental School and graduated with a doctorate in dental surgery.

Gary served his country as a dentist in the U.S. Army for two years and then served five years in the Army Reserves while in private practice.

Gary was united in marriage to Sandra Lee Banaka on June 6, 1970 in Sedalia.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two daughters, Tarrie and Tracy.&nbsp; They made their homes in Kansas City, Missouri; El Paso, Texas; Houston, Texas; Jefferson City, Missouri; Sedalia, Missouri; Monett, Missouri; and moved to Russell in 1992.

Gary was a dentist in Russell from 1992 until his retirement in 2016.&nbsp; He enjoyed all types of sports, but especially playing golf. The one thing that lit up his days was to get his friends and loved ones to laugh and smile.

Gary’s surviving family include his wife of 52 years, Sandra, of the home; daughters Tarrie Grosdidier (Paul) of Wamego, Kansas and Tracy Crnic of Miami, Florida.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents and sister Gail Perkins.

Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2023, at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church of Russell.&nbsp; A private burial of ashes will follow at a later date.&nbsp; Vigil and Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 25, 2023 at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.&nbsp; 

In lieu of sending flowers or gifts please consider providing a donation to the Crnic Memorial Charity Fund being established to benefit future young golfers at the Russell County Area Community Foundation.&nbsp;

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

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 </figure><a href="https://www.pvpmortuary.com/dr-gary-k-crnic/">https://www.pvpmortuary.com/dr-gary-k-crnic/</a>December 3, 1945 - May 11, 2023Dr. Gary K. Crnic, DDS, 77, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the Collins House – Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, Kansas.Gary was born December 3, 1945 in Richmond Heights, Missouri.&nbsp; He was the son of Fred J. and Edith (King) Crnic.&nbsp; He grew up mainly in Sedalia, Missouri and graduated from Sacred Heart High School.&nbsp; After high school he attended Central Missouri State College and studied chemistry. &nbsp;Following graduation from CMSC he was accepted to the University of Missouri, Kansas City Dental School and graduated with a doctorate in dental surgery.Gary served his country as a dentist in the U.S. Army for two years and then served five years in the Army Reserves while in private practice.Gary was united in marriage to Sandra Lee Banaka on June 6, 1970 in Sedalia.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two daughters, Tarrie and Tracy.&nbsp; They made their homes in Kansas City, Missouri; El Paso, Texas; Houston, Texas; Jefferson City, Missouri; Sedalia, Missouri; Monett, Missouri; and moved to Russell in 1992.Gary was a dentist in Russell from 1992 until his retirement in 2016.&nbsp; He enjoyed all types of sports, but especially playing golf. The one thing that lit up his days was to get his friends and loved ones to laugh and smile.Gary’s surviving family include his wife of 52 years, Sandra, of the home; daughters Tarrie Grosdidier (Paul) of Wamego, Kansas and Tracy Crnic of Miami, Florida.Gary was preceded in death by his parents and sister Gail Perkins.Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2023, at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church of Russell.&nbsp; A private burial of ashes will follow at a later date.&nbsp; Vigil and Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 25, 2023 at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.&nbsp; In lieu of sending flowers or gifts please consider providing a donation to the Crnic Memorial Charity Fund being established to benefit future young golfers at the Russell County Area Community Foundation.&nbsp;Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Dr. Gary K. Crnic

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James Franklin Moore, 78, of Norton, KS passed away May 11, 2023 at the Kearney Regional Medical Center. He was born May 20, 1944 in Almena, KS to Merlin and Atrice (Brewster) Moore.

James grew up in Almena and was a 1962 graduate of Almena Rural High School. 

He entered the United States Air Force at 19 years and served for 38 years. He wanted to see the world, so he put in for overseas duty. During those tours he enjoyed learning about the different cultures and people. Jim served in many locations around the world, from Texas and California to Japan and the Netherlands. He was also highly decorated, and he retired with honors and the rank of Master Sergeant (MSGT) on October 1, 1986 at the Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, WA. 

Jim married Donna Rose Lagestee in Spokane. 

He enjoyed doing research on Vietnam veterans and having coffee with his friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and sister Judy Harmon. 

He is survived by his wife Donna of the home; son Michael James Biros (Moore) and wife Shellie Werich of Hollinger, NE; stepson Rick Schmidt of Idaho; stepdaughter Kimberly Schmidt of Idaho; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews Barbara Beard of Tainan, Taiwan, Loria Harmon of Hays, KS, Joe Harmon of Memphis, TN, Kellie Harmon of Lawrence, KS and Shelley Weilert of Lawrence, KS.

Graveside services with military honors will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2023 at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Almena. 

Arrangements by Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. 

Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.plumergobber.com/obituaries/James-Franklin-Moore?obId=27953279#/celebrationWall">https://www.plumergobber.com/obituaries/James-Franklin-Moore?obId=27953279#/celebrationWall</a>May 20, 1944 - May 11, 2023James Franklin Moore, 78, of Norton, KS passed away May 11, 2023 at the Kearney Regional Medical Center. He was born May 20, 1944 in Almena, KS to Merlin and Atrice (Brewster) Moore.James grew up in Almena and was a 1962 graduate of Almena Rural High School. He entered the United States Air Force at 19 years and served for 38 years. He wanted to see the world, so he put in for overseas duty. During those tours he enjoyed learning about the different cultures and people. Jim served in many locations around the world, from Texas and California to Japan and the Netherlands. He was also highly decorated, and he retired with honors and the rank of Master Sergeant (MSGT) on October 1, 1986 at the Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, WA. Jim married Donna Rose Lagestee in Spokane. He enjoyed doing research on Vietnam veterans and having coffee with his friends.Jim was preceded in death by his parents and sister Judy Harmon. He is survived by his wife Donna of the home; son Michael James Biros (Moore) and wife Shellie Werich of Hollinger, NE; stepson Rick Schmidt of Idaho; stepdaughter Kimberly Schmidt of Idaho; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews Barbara Beard of Tainan, Taiwan, Loria Harmon of Hays, KS, Joe Harmon of Memphis, TN, Kellie Harmon of Lawrence, KS and Shelley Weilert of Lawrence, KS.Graveside services with military honors will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2023 at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Almena. Arrangements by Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com.To&nbsp;<a href="http://plumergobber-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=27953279&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.531510556.1682958644:GS1.1.1684783181.17.0.1684783188.53.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="http://plumergobber-funeral-home.tributestore.com/memorial-tree?oId=27953279&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.531510556.1682958644:GS1.1.1684783181.17.0.1684783188.53.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of James, please&nbsp;<a href="http://plumergobber-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=27953279&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.531510556.1682958644:GS1.1.1684783181.17.0.1684783188.53.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

James Franklin Moore

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Waunita Lila Stoney, 66, passed away on May 18, 2023 in Oberlin, KS. She was born on July 1, 1956 to Walter and Lillian (Lemon) Mosier in Oberlin, KS.

Waunita grew up in Oberlin and graduated from DCHS in 1974. 

After high school she married Jerry Stoney in Oberlin, KS on April 24, 1976. Together they had two sons, Jerred and Jeremy. 

After high school she went to nursing school to be a CNA and nurse’s aide to work at Cedar Living Center.

 Waunita had a huge heart and would always offer help to anyone who needed it. She loved to travel to see her sisters, nephews, and nieces. But most of all she loved to spend time with her sons and grandsons.

Waunita was survived by her sons Jeremey Stoney of Cassville, MO and Jerred (Angie) Stoney of Great Bend, KS; grandsons Colton Stoney, Logan Stoney, Javen Stoney, Jamison Stoney, and Jordan Winter; sisters Fern Mosier of Oberlin, KS, and Pat (Dallas) Gustis of Geneseo, KS; Lance Bowlby of Lincoln, KS and Samantha (Jason) Stagner of Inman, KS. She is also survived by extended family and friends. 

She was preceded by her parents and husband Jerry Stoney.

Graveside service will be Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the Oberlin Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Decatur County EMT. Condolences can be left at www.paulsfh.com.

To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Waunita, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://tree.tributestore.com/?oId=27951388&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.878610863.1682958623:GS1.1.1684672964.17.0.1684672967.57.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">Tree Store.</a>

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 </figure><a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Waunita-Lila-Stoney?obId=27951388#/celebrationWall">https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Waunita-Lila-Stoney?obId=27951388#/celebrationWall</a>July 1, 1956 - May 18, 2023Waunita Lila Stoney, 66, passed away on May 18, 2023 in Oberlin, KS. She was born on July 1, 1956 to Walter and Lillian (Lemon) Mosier in Oberlin, KS.Waunita grew up in Oberlin and graduated from DCHS in 1974. After high school she married Jerry Stoney in Oberlin, KS on April 24, 1976. Together they had two sons, Jerred and Jeremy. After high school she went to nursing school to be a CNA and nurse’s aide to work at Cedar Living Center. Waunita had a huge heart and would always offer help to anyone who needed it. She loved to travel to see her sisters, nephews, and nieces. But most of all she loved to spend time with her sons and grandsons.Waunita was survived by her sons Jeremey Stoney of Cassville, MO and Jerred (Angie) Stoney of Great Bend, KS; grandsons Colton Stoney, Logan Stoney, Javen Stoney, Jamison Stoney, and Jordan Winter; sisters Fern Mosier of Oberlin, KS, and Pat (Dallas) Gustis of Geneseo, KS; Lance Bowlby of Lincoln, KS and Samantha (Jason) Stagner of Inman, KS. She is also survived by extended family and friends. She was preceded by her parents and husband Jerry Stoney.Graveside service will be Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the Oberlin Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Decatur County EMT. Condolences can be left at www.paulsfh.com.To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Waunita, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://tree.tributestore.com/?oId=27951388&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.878610863.1682958623:GS1.1.1684672964.17.0.1684672967.57.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">Tree Store.</a>

Waunita Lila Stoney

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Gary Wayne Vestal, 75, of Leoti, KS, passed away on May 12, 2023, at his residence. Gary was born on September 29, 1947 to Benjamin “Bob” Vestal and Bertha Walker Vestal in Russell Springs, KS. Gary joined the U.S. Army in 1964 and served in the Vietnam War.&nbsp;&nbsp;After leaving the Army he returned to Oakley.&nbsp;&nbsp;He eventually made his way to Leoti where he has lived for over forty years. Gary learned carpentry from his father and carried the trade with him throughout his years of service in Vietnam, as a farm hand, a general laborer, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.&nbsp;&nbsp;He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Gary was a simple hometown person. He loved fishing whenever he could get away. He didn’t really like to clean them, just loved the peacefulness of it. He was well loved and respected by those who knew him. He was always willing to lend a hand if a project needed done. If you wanted to know how to do something, he probably could tell you. He didn’t always tell stories, but when he did you listened because it was either interesting or hilarious. “My dad told me I had the same pants to get glad in that I got mad in, so I took them off and burned them!” He will be greatly missed by his family and friends and all of those who knew him. He is survived by his wife Martha Vestal of Leoti, his eight children:&nbsp; Maxine Vestal-Lareau and Bradley of Bedford, TX, Manuel and Anita Vestal of Elmira Heights, NY, Michael Thompson of Leoti, Terrie and Joe Wilcox of Tribune, Mary and Jose Cortez of Leoti, Rosa Vestal of Leoti, Violet Vestal of Leoti, and Peggy Castillo of Garden City; two stepchildren:&nbsp; Bernabe and Tracy Montoya of Leoti and San Juanita M. and Lorenzo Salazar of Leoti; and two sisters: Verlene Showalter of New Orleans, LA, Patricia Bell of Ladson, SC.&nbsp;&nbsp;He is also survived by 22 grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren, six great-grandchildren and 16 stepgreat-grandchildren. Gary was preceded in death by his parents&nbsp; Benjamin “Bob” Vestal and Bertha Walker Vestal; and siblings&nbsp; Benjamin Vestal Jr., Peggy Uhrich, Carol Riker, Florence Thompson, and Lawrence Vestal. Cremation has been chosen.&nbsp; Memorial graveside service is 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 19, 2023 at the Leoti Cemetery with military honors.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials to the Leoti EMS may be sent in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748. &nbsp; Sign the online guestbook at kennedykosterfh.com.

To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Gary Wayne Vestal, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.kennedykosterfh.com/obituary/gary-vestal/flowers?campaign=obituaryInline-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.kennedykosterfh.com/obituary/gary-vestal?fh_id=12584">https://www.kennedykosterfh.com/obituary/gary-vestal?fh_id=12584</a>September 29, 1947 - May 12, 2023Gary Wayne Vestal, 75, of Leoti, KS, passed away on May 12, 2023, at his residence. Gary was born on September 29, 1947 to Benjamin “Bob” Vestal and Bertha Walker Vestal in Russell Springs, KS. Gary joined the U.S. Army in 1964 and served in the Vietnam War.&nbsp;&nbsp;After leaving the Army he returned to Oakley.&nbsp;&nbsp;He eventually made his way to Leoti where he has lived for over forty years. Gary learned carpentry from his father and carried the trade with him throughout his years of service in Vietnam, as a farm hand, a general laborer, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.&nbsp;&nbsp;He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.Gary was a simple hometown person. He loved fishing whenever he could get away. He didn’t really like to clean them, just loved the peacefulness of it. He was well loved and respected by those who knew him. He was always willing to lend a hand if a project needed done. If you wanted to know how to do something, he probably could tell you. He didn’t always tell stories, but when he did you listened because it was either interesting or hilarious. “My dad told me I had the same pants to get glad in that I got mad in, so I took them off and burned them!” He will be greatly missed by his family and friends and all of those who knew him. He is survived by his wife Martha Vestal of Leoti, his eight children:&nbsp; Maxine Vestal-Lareau and Bradley of Bedford, TX, Manuel and Anita Vestal of Elmira Heights, NY, Michael Thompson of Leoti, Terrie and Joe Wilcox of Tribune, Mary and Jose Cortez of Leoti, Rosa Vestal of Leoti, Violet Vestal of Leoti, and Peggy Castillo of Garden City; two stepchildren:&nbsp; Bernabe and Tracy Montoya of Leoti and San Juanita M. and Lorenzo Salazar of Leoti; and two sisters: Verlene Showalter of New Orleans, LA, Patricia Bell of Ladson, SC.&nbsp;&nbsp;He is also survived by 22 grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren, six great-grandchildren and 16 stepgreat-grandchildren. Gary was preceded in death by his parents&nbsp; Benjamin “Bob” Vestal and Bertha Walker Vestal; and siblings&nbsp; Benjamin Vestal Jr., Peggy Uhrich, Carol Riker, Florence Thompson, and Lawrence Vestal. Cremation has been chosen.&nbsp; Memorial graveside service is 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 19, 2023 at the Leoti Cemetery with military honors.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials to the Leoti EMS may be sent in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748. &nbsp; Sign the online guestbook at kennedykosterfh.com.To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Gary Wayne Vestal, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.kennedykosterfh.com/obituary/gary-vestal/flowers?campaign=obituaryInline-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Gary Wayne Vestal 

Dorothy I. 'Dottie' Kraus, formerly of Hays&nbsp;

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Dorothy I. “Dottie” Kraus, age 97, formerly of Hays, died Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska.

She was born August 14, 1925 in Fort Scott, Kansas to Herman Sr. and Grace (Reinecke) Harris. &nbsp;

She graduated valedictorian from Kinsley High School, Kinsley, Kansas in 1943 and Fort Hays State University with a BS degree in home economics in 1947. &nbsp;

She married Kenneth Kraus on June 1, 1947 in Hays, Kansas.

Dottie was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hays and served on many committees in the church through the years. 

She was a lifetime member of Fort Hays State University Alumni Association, Fort Hays Half Century Club, Chapter #228 Eastern Star, a lifetime member of the national sorority Sigma Sigma Sigma for over 27 years, lifetime member of the Hays Medical Center auxiliary, and in 1983, she and her husband were awarded the Kansas Master Farmer/Homemaker for Ellis County.&nbsp; 

In addition to her many service and volunteer activities she was a dedicated and devoted help to her husband Ken.&nbsp; While maintaining the family home she ran numerous farming errands, did chores around the farm, and kept all the books so necessary for a dairy business.&nbsp; In spite of being a busy farmer’s wife, she and Ken made time to attend many basketball and football games at Fort Hays and were very supportive fans of the Tigers! Her most favorite activities, however, were with family, traveling, and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Also, Dottie always expressed how proud she was to be married to such a wonderful husband, Ken, and having celebrated nearly 74 years of marriage.

Survivors include her daughter Pam (Gordon) Henrickson of Omaha, NE, son Steve (Pattie) Kraus of Atlanta, GA, grandchildren Aaron (Ruthie) Henrickson and Emily Kraus, great-grandchild Nate Jarrow, two cousins, Max and Dennis Reinecke, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband Ken, her parents, and two brothers, Vern and Herman Harris Jr.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Fort Hays Memorial Gardens with Rev. Delbert Stanton officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 on Wednesday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested and payable to Hays First United Methodist Church or to Fort Hays State Alumni Association, and can be sent to Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays, KS&nbsp; 67601.&nbsp; 

Condolences and memories of Dottie may be shared with her family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com/">www.haysmemorial.com</a>.

To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.haysmemorial.com/obituary/Dorothy-Kraus/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.haysmemorial.com/obituary/Dorothy-Kraus/1079170/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Dorothy I. "Dottie" (Reinecke) Kraus, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.haysmemorial.com/obituary/Dorothy-Kraus/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

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 </figure><a href="https://www.haysmemorial.com/obituary/Dorothy-Kraus">https://www.haysmemorial.com/obituary/Dorothy-Kraus</a>August 14, 1925 ~ May 20, 2023 (age 97)Dorothy I. “Dottie” Kraus, age 97, formerly of Hays, died Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska.She was born August 14, 1925 in Fort Scott, Kansas to Herman Sr. and Grace (Reinecke) Harris. &nbsp;She graduated valedictorian from Kinsley High School, Kinsley, Kansas in 1943 and Fort Hays State University with a BS degree in home economics in 1947. &nbsp;She married Kenneth Kraus on June 1, 1947 in Hays, Kansas.Dottie was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hays and served on many committees in the church through the years. She was a lifetime member of Fort Hays State University Alumni Association, Fort Hays Half Century Club, Chapter #228 Eastern Star, a lifetime member of the national sorority Sigma Sigma Sigma for over 27 years, lifetime member of the Hays Medical Center auxiliary, and in 1983, she and her husband were awarded the Kansas Master Farmer/Homemaker for Ellis County.&nbsp; In addition to her many service and volunteer activities she was a dedicated and devoted help to her husband Ken.&nbsp; While maintaining the family home she ran numerous farming errands, did chores around the farm, and kept all the books so necessary for a dairy business.&nbsp; In spite of being a busy farmer’s wife, she and Ken made time to attend many basketball and football games at Fort Hays and were very supportive fans of the Tigers! Her most favorite activities, however, were with family, traveling, and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Also, Dottie always expressed how proud she was to be married to such a wonderful husband, Ken, and having celebrated nearly 74 years of marriage.Survivors include her daughter Pam (Gordon) Henrickson of Omaha, NE, son Steve (Pattie) Kraus of Atlanta, GA, grandchildren Aaron (Ruthie) Henrickson and Emily Kraus, great-grandchild Nate Jarrow, two cousins, Max and Dennis Reinecke, and numerous nieces and nephews.She is preceded in death by her husband Ken, her parents, and two brothers, Vern and Herman Harris Jr.Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Fort Hays Memorial Gardens with Rev. Delbert Stanton officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 on Wednesday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested and payable to Hays First United Methodist Church or to Fort Hays State Alumni Association, and can be sent to Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays, KS&nbsp; 67601.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Dottie may be shared with her family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com/">www.haysmemorial.com</a>.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.haysmemorial.com/obituary/Dorothy-Kraus/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.haysmemorial.com/obituary/Dorothy-Kraus/1079170/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Dorothy I. "Dottie" (Reinecke) Kraus, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.haysmemorial.com/obituary/Dorothy-Kraus/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

Dorothy I. 'Dottie' Kraus 

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&nbsp;February 5th, 1948 - May 20th, 2023

Gary Chris Madsen, 75, of Colby passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Citizens Medical Center in Colby, KS. Gary was born February 5, 1948, in Colby, KS and was adopted by Christopher C. and Marie W. (Woerpel) Madsen, also in 1948. Gary was blessed with a bonus family, Ralph E. and Mary J. Mead (Mom and Dad) and their sons Roy, Bill and Chris, of Colby, KS. He graduated from Colby High School in 1966 and married Regina K. Bussen, of Wallace, KS, in 1968. Gary and Regina had two children, Bryan Chris and Pamela Kay. Later in life, Gary met his soulmate, Janice (McDowall) Madsen. They resided in Lane, KS for several years, before moving back to Colby in 2019. They married on December 1, 2000, in Paola, KS and he was blessed again with a bonus daughter, Meagan McKenzie. Gary was drafted into service in the U.S. Army in 1968 and completed basic training at Ft. Sill, OK.

After service, Gary worked as a plumber and HVAC technician in Colby for several years before moving to Paola, KS and finishing his career as a facilities manager. Throughout his life, Gary was an avid outdoorsman and knife collector, and he passed his love (and skills) for camping, hunting and fishing on to his children and many grandchildren. Gary was preceded in death by his parents Chris and Marie; bonus parents Ralph and Mary; brother Daniel and grandson Jacob Madsen (Bryan and Briana). He is survived by his wife Janice of Colby; children Bryan (Briana) Madsen of Olathe, KS, Pam (Richard) Thompson of Claflin, KS and Meagan (Michael Harper) of Cambria, IL; stepdaughters Shannon (Derek) Reilley of Colby and Heather (Steve) Faber of Ashkum, IL; and bonus brothers Roy, Bill and Chris Mead. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, Cody, Cayley, Colby, Carlie and Dezaray (Bryan and Briana); Riley and Cale (Pam and Richard); Troy, Jess, Courtney, Landon and Aden (Shannon and Derek); Steven, Anderson and Francis (Heather and Steve); Chase, Alyssa, Declan and Elnora (Meagan and Michael); great-grandchildren include Kash (Troy and Sandra); Paisely and Adley (Jess and Mauricio); Charlie (Courtney and Nate); and Avery (Alyssa). Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, KS followed by a graveside service on Friday, May 26 at 10:00 am at Beulah Cemetery, Colby, KS.

The family suggests any memorials be made to the American Lung Association or the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (WildTrust). 

Online condolences can be shared at www.baalmanmortuary.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure><a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/gary-madsen/5197405/index.php">https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/gary-madsen/5197405/index.php</a>&nbsp;February 5th, 1948 - May 20th, 2023Gary Chris Madsen, 75, of Colby passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Citizens Medical Center in Colby, KS. Gary was born February 5, 1948, in Colby, KS and was adopted by Christopher C. and Marie W. (Woerpel) Madsen, also in 1948. Gary was blessed with a bonus family, Ralph E. and Mary J. Mead (Mom and Dad) and their sons Roy, Bill and Chris, of Colby, KS. He graduated from Colby High School in 1966 and married Regina K. Bussen, of Wallace, KS, in 1968. Gary and Regina had two children, Bryan Chris and Pamela Kay. Later in life, Gary met his soulmate, Janice (McDowall) Madsen. They resided in Lane, KS for several years, before moving back to Colby in 2019. They married on December 1, 2000, in Paola, KS and he was blessed again with a bonus daughter, Meagan McKenzie. Gary was drafted into service in the U.S. Army in 1968 and completed basic training at Ft. Sill, OK. After service, Gary worked as a plumber and HVAC technician in Colby for several years before moving to Paola, KS and finishing his career as a facilities manager. Throughout his life, Gary was an avid outdoorsman and knife collector, and he passed his love (and skills) for camping, hunting and fishing on to his children and many grandchildren. Gary was preceded in death by his parents Chris and Marie; bonus parents Ralph and Mary; brother Daniel and grandson Jacob Madsen (Bryan and Briana). He is survived by his wife Janice of Colby; children Bryan (Briana) Madsen of Olathe, KS, Pam (Richard) Thompson of Claflin, KS and Meagan (Michael Harper) of Cambria, IL; stepdaughters Shannon (Derek) Reilley of Colby and Heather (Steve) Faber of Ashkum, IL; and bonus brothers Roy, Bill and Chris Mead. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, Cody, Cayley, Colby, Carlie and Dezaray (Bryan and Briana); Riley and Cale (Pam and Richard); Troy, Jess, Courtney, Landon and Aden (Shannon and Derek); Steven, Anderson and Francis (Heather and Steve); Chase, Alyssa, Declan and Elnora (Meagan and Michael); great-grandchildren include Kash (Troy and Sandra); Paisely and Adley (Jess and Mauricio); Charlie (Courtney and Nate); and Avery (Alyssa). Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, KS followed by a graveside service on Friday, May 26 at 10:00 am at Beulah Cemetery, Colby, KS. The family suggests any memorials be made to the American Lung Association or the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (WildTrust). Online condolences can be shared at www.baalmanmortuary.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gary Chris Madsen

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&nbsp;October 23rd, 1941 - May 19th, 2023

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Carol Janice Lovenstein (Livingston)

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Marvel L. (Leidig) Boston, 85, of Washington, passed away May 14th.

Marvel (Leidig) Boston was born on February 12th, 1938 to Cecil and Dorthy (Finch) Leidig.&nbsp; Marvel was the second oldest of nine children.&nbsp; 

From an early age, Marvel’s personality shone through as she provided care for her siblings.&nbsp; Young children always were special in her eyes.&nbsp; 

Marvel met her future husband Robert Boston while rollerskating and they were married on November 20th, 1955.&nbsp; To this union were born Debbie, Kim, and Tammie.

Marvel dedicated her life to her family and friends.&nbsp; In addition to raising her three children, she was record keeper for the family.&nbsp; The farm's financials and calendar, the weather, the growing generations, she kept track of the flow of the family.&nbsp; Marvel never just stood by.&nbsp; Some farm tasks just require two sets of hands and Marvel was always there to work the fields, put up hay, repair equipment or go for parts and supplies as long as she could be home by the time the kids got off the bus. No matter the task at hand, she was always there to support her husband, encourage her children and mentor her grandchildren.&nbsp; 

Whether it was planting, harvesting, working cattle, making furniture, cooking, crafting, vacationing, hunting or dancing, Marvel was intensely interested and engaged with her life.&nbsp; Marvel served others first. &nbsp; She would be the first up to set the table for others and the last to eat herself.&nbsp; Marvel lived a life of love, loyalty, and exploration with a passion that can only be described as fierce.

Marvel (Leidig) Boston passed from this life on May 14th, 2023 at Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community in Manhattan, KS at the age of 85 years.&nbsp; Marvel was proceeded in death by her husband Robert (Bob) Boston; son Kim Boston; and daughter Tammie Fournier; brother Lonnie Leidig; sisters Joyal Crain, Celia Schmidt and Linda Leidig; brothers-in-law Ernie Scheetz and Robert (Bill) Shorman.

&nbsp;She is survived by her sisters Zetta Scheetz, Carol Shorman, and Wilma (Maceo)&nbsp; Leatherwood; brother Jerry (Susan (Sue)) Leidig; daughter Debbie (David(Dave)) Nutsch; daughter-in-law Georgia Boston; son-in-law Kirk Fournier; sister-in-law Peggy Leidig; brother-in-law Richard Schmidt; seven grandchildren;&nbsp; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at the Morrowville Christian Church burial will follow at the Washington City Cemetery.

Visitation with family greeting friends will be Friday, May 26th, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., at the Morrowville Christian Church.

Memorials are requested to the Washington Co. Historical Society, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home is assisting Marvel’s family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure><a href="https://www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/marvel-boston">https://www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/marvel-boston</a>February 12, 1938 - May 14, 2023Marvel L. (Leidig) Boston, 85, of Washington, passed away May 14th.Marvel (Leidig) Boston was born on February 12th, 1938 to Cecil and Dorthy (Finch) Leidig.&nbsp; Marvel was the second oldest of nine children.&nbsp; From an early age, Marvel’s personality shone through as she provided care for her siblings.&nbsp; Young children always were special in her eyes.&nbsp; Marvel met her future husband Robert Boston while rollerskating and they were married on November 20th, 1955.&nbsp; To this union were born Debbie, Kim, and Tammie.Marvel dedicated her life to her family and friends.&nbsp; In addition to raising her three children, she was record keeper for the family.&nbsp; The farm's financials and calendar, the weather, the growing generations, she kept track of the flow of the family.&nbsp; Marvel never just stood by.&nbsp; Some farm tasks just require two sets of hands and Marvel was always there to work the fields, put up hay, repair equipment or go for parts and supplies as long as she could be home by the time the kids got off the bus. No matter the task at hand, she was always there to support her husband, encourage her children and mentor her grandchildren.&nbsp; Whether it was planting, harvesting, working cattle, making furniture, cooking, crafting, vacationing, hunting or dancing, Marvel was intensely interested and engaged with her life.&nbsp; Marvel served others first. &nbsp; She would be the first up to set the table for others and the last to eat herself.&nbsp; Marvel lived a life of love, loyalty, and exploration with a passion that can only be described as fierce.Marvel (Leidig) Boston passed from this life on May 14th, 2023 at Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community in Manhattan, KS at the age of 85 years.&nbsp; Marvel was proceeded in death by her husband Robert (Bob) Boston; son Kim Boston; and daughter Tammie Fournier; brother Lonnie Leidig; sisters Joyal Crain, Celia Schmidt and Linda Leidig; brothers-in-law Ernie Scheetz and Robert (Bill) Shorman.&nbsp;She is survived by her sisters Zetta Scheetz, Carol Shorman, and Wilma (Maceo)&nbsp; Leatherwood; brother Jerry (Susan (Sue)) Leidig; daughter Debbie (David(Dave)) Nutsch; daughter-in-law Georgia Boston; son-in-law Kirk Fournier; sister-in-law Peggy Leidig; brother-in-law Richard Schmidt; seven grandchildren;&nbsp; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson and numerous nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at the Morrowville Christian Church burial will follow at the Washington City Cemetery.Visitation with family greeting friends will be Friday, May 26th, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., at the Morrowville Christian Church.Memorials are requested to the Washington Co. Historical Society, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home is assisting Marvel’s family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/fcab8ba4-f1d3-4325-bddd-c0930e9f1e18" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Marvel L. Boston, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/fcab8ba4-f1d3-4325-bddd-c0930e9f1e18" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

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<a href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/francis-soukup?fh_id=10931">https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/francis-soukup?fh_id=10931</a>

Strengthened by the sacraments of the Church, Francis Mathew Soukup was called home by his Heavenly Father on May 22, 2023 after defying many odds in his battle against cancer.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/francis-soukup?fh_id=10931">https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/francis-soukup?fh_id=10931</a>October 21, 1953 - May 22, 2023Strengthened by the sacraments of the Church, Francis Mathew Soukup was called home by his Heavenly Father on May 22, 2023 after defying many odds in his battle against cancer.Frank was born October 21, 1953 to Raymond and Clare Soukup in the Ellsworth Hospital. He was joined in holy matrimony to Jeanette Marie Korf on August 2, 1975. They raised four children: Matthew (Chrissie) of St. Louis, Missouri, Laura (John) Schlessiger of Claflin, Kansas, Daniel (Delena) of Overland Park, Kansas, and Br. Karel, OSB, of Atchison, Kan.&nbsp;Always intimately involved in the formation and education of his children, Frank was troop leader of the St. Rose Boy Scouts in Great Bend from 1983–1990 and taught catechism at St. Anthony’s Parish in Lakin, Kan. He was a true disciple of Jesus, demonstrating his faith by his many selfless acts of love for his family and community. He never missed a game, concert or event of any kind.&nbsp;Francis earned a bachelor of science degree from Fort Hays State University in 1990 and afterward dedicated his life to public service as city administrator of Lakin, Kansas from 1991–2006, city manager of Kingman, Kansas from 2006–2014, and business manager for the Ellsworth Correctional Facility from 2014 until his retirement in 2021. He was a member of the board of directors of the Kansas Power Pool and served a term as its president. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Lions Club and Rotary.Frank is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, his children and twelve grandchildren, as well as siblings Louise (Leo), Steve (Janie), Jim (Caroline), Pat (Dio) and Fred, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Tom (Carla) and Mike (Karan), sister Joni, and grandchildren Max, Ian, Jay and Molly.Visitation will take place on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, from noon to 5:00 p.m., with family receiving guests from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and vigil with Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00 p.m., all at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kan.&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin, Kan. Interment will follow at Claflin Cemetery.&nbsp;Memorials have been designated to Saint Benedict's Abby or Immaculate Conception Renovation Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P.O. Box 146, Hoisington, Kan., 67544.To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Francis Mathew "Frank" Soukup, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/francis-soukup/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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