<a href="https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/grace-simmering?fh_id=12067">https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/grace-simmering?fh_id=12067</a>

Grace Marie Simmering went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 4, 2023. &nbsp;She was born on Aug. 4, 1926, at the family farm northwest of Kanorado, Kansas to Andrew and Martha (Juhl) Pettijohn, the fourth child of eight. &nbsp;

She attended a country school until moving to Goodland for high school where she worked to earn room and board. &nbsp;There she met John Simmering and was married in 1945 while he was on leave from the Navy. To this union, three children were born, David, Linda (who was born on her birthday), and Daniel.

Grace enjoyed being a homemaker and took pride in keeping a neat and tidy house. &nbsp;She enjoyed baking and sharing it with friends and neighbors. &nbsp;She mowed her own grass and had a garden well into her 80s. &nbsp;She loved flowers and would tell us to give her flowers when she was alive so she could enjoy them and not when she died.

Grace and John enjoyed playing cards and belonged to a card club for many years. &nbsp;They also had a camper and went on many trips with the Good Sams Camping Club. Grace never drove a car and walked to town frequently, carrying groceries a mile home.

Grace was a member of the First Baptist Church, Goodland and was the church treasurer and later moved her membership to the First Baptist Church in Ness City. &nbsp;She loved the Lord, rarely missed a service until the last three years. &nbsp;When her son David died, she left her home and moved to Ness City to be close to her daughter. &nbsp;She continued to play cards, sew potholders, and table runners or scarves for friends and family, doing all the work by hand. &nbsp;He has said for many years that she was ready for God to take her home; now He has.

Those preceding her in death are her parents Martha and Andrew Pettijohn; husband John Simmering, son David Simmering, three brothers, Alvin, Wilbur, and Robert, and three sisters, Dorothy Cowan, Joan Sipes, and Betty Buxton.

She leaves behind daughter Linda Foos (Gary), son Daniel Simmering (Angie), nine grandchildren, Laura (Curt), Debra (Levi), Dana, Jana, Scott, Bryan (Jen), Jason (Ashley), Jared, and Jonathon (Ashlee), 11 great-grandchildren, Haley, Dean, Brogan, Alysson (Dakotah), Ashley, Amy, Sarah (Dakota), Ayden, Jaxson, Briar and Sage; great-great grandson Jason; brother Conrad Pettijohn (Carol), sister-in-law Joy Pettijohn, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral service will be held at the First Baptist Church, Ness City on Friday, June 9, 2023, 10:30 a.m. &nbsp;Burial in the Goodland Cemetery on Friday at 3:00 p.m Central Time. &nbsp;Viewing will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the First Baptist Church, the VA Hospice of Wichita, or the Hospice of the Prairie.

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

<h2>Grace Marie Simmering</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685990435778.jpeg" alt="Grace Marie Simmering" />
 <figcaption>Grace Marie Simmering</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/grace-simmering?fh_id=12067">https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/grace-simmering?fh_id=12067</a>August 4, 1926 - June 4, 2023Grace Marie Simmering went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 4, 2023. &nbsp;She was born on Aug. 4, 1926, at the family farm northwest of Kanorado, Kansas to Andrew and Martha (Juhl) Pettijohn, the fourth child of eight. &nbsp;She attended a country school until moving to Goodland for high school where she worked to earn room and board. &nbsp;There she met John Simmering and was married in 1945 while he was on leave from the Navy. To this union, three children were born, David, Linda (who was born on her birthday), and Daniel.Grace enjoyed being a homemaker and took pride in keeping a neat and tidy house. &nbsp;She enjoyed baking and sharing it with friends and neighbors. &nbsp;She mowed her own grass and had a garden well into her 80s. &nbsp;She loved flowers and would tell us to give her flowers when she was alive so she could enjoy them and not when she died.Grace and John enjoyed playing cards and belonged to a card club for many years. &nbsp;They also had a camper and went on many trips with the Good Sams Camping Club. Grace never drove a car and walked to town frequently, carrying groceries a mile home.Grace was a member of the First Baptist Church, Goodland and was the church treasurer and later moved her membership to the First Baptist Church in Ness City. &nbsp;She loved the Lord, rarely missed a service until the last three years. &nbsp;When her son David died, she left her home and moved to Ness City to be close to her daughter. &nbsp;She continued to play cards, sew potholders, and table runners or scarves for friends and family, doing all the work by hand. &nbsp;He has said for many years that she was ready for God to take her home; now He has.Those preceding her in death are her parents Martha and Andrew Pettijohn; husband John Simmering, son David Simmering, three brothers, Alvin, Wilbur, and Robert, and three sisters, Dorothy Cowan, Joan Sipes, and Betty Buxton.She leaves behind daughter Linda Foos (Gary), son Daniel Simmering (Angie), nine grandchildren, Laura (Curt), Debra (Levi), Dana, Jana, Scott, Bryan (Jen), Jason (Ashley), Jared, and Jonathon (Ashlee), 11 great-grandchildren, Haley, Dean, Brogan, Alysson (Dakotah), Ashley, Amy, Sarah (Dakota), Ayden, Jaxson, Briar and Sage; great-great grandson Jason; brother Conrad Pettijohn (Carol), sister-in-law Joy Pettijohn, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.Funeral service will be held at the First Baptist Church, Ness City on Friday, June 9, 2023, 10:30 a.m. &nbsp;Burial in the Goodland Cemetery on Friday at 3:00 p.m Central Time. &nbsp;Viewing will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be given to the First Baptist Church, the VA Hospice of Wichita, or the Hospice of the Prairie.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Grace Marie Simmering, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/grace-simmering/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Grace Marie Simmering

<a href="https://www.olliffboeve.com/obituary/kathy-noel?fh_id=12336">https://www.olliffboeve.com/obituary/kathy-noel?fh_id=12336</a>

Logan resident, Kathy S. Noel, passed away June 3, 2023 at the Logan Assisted Living in Logan at the age of 63.

Survivors include her daughters Jenny Van Loenen and Kelsey Pinkerton of Prairie View; her sister Melody Okeson of Montrose, CO and four grandchildren.

&nbsp;A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, June 10, at 10:30 a.m. in the St. John Catholic Church, Logan, with Father John Schmeidler officiating. The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery. &nbsp;

A rosary service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday and 12:00 – 9:00 Friday at the funeral home with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8 p.m.

&nbsp;Memorial contributions may be given to the church or Logan Assisted Living.

<h2>Kathy S. Noel, Logan</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686082909897.jpeg" alt="Kathy S. Noel" />
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 </figure><a href="https://www.olliffboeve.com/obituary/kathy-noel?fh_id=12336">https://www.olliffboeve.com/obituary/kathy-noel?fh_id=12336</a>August 15, 1959 - June 3, 2023Logan resident, Kathy S. Noel, passed away June 3, 2023 at the Logan Assisted Living in Logan at the age of 63.Survivors include her daughters Jenny Van Loenen and Kelsey Pinkerton of Prairie View; her sister Melody Okeson of Montrose, CO and four grandchildren.&nbsp;A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, June 10, at 10:30 a.m. in the St. John Catholic Church, Logan, with Father John Schmeidler officiating. The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery. &nbsp;A rosary service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.Visitation will be from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday and 12:00 – 9:00 Friday at the funeral home with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8 p.m.&nbsp;Memorial contributions may be given to the church or Logan Assisted Living.

Kathy S. Noel

<a href="https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/obituaries/Jason-DuNah?obId=28043238#/celebrationWall">https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/obituaries/Jason-DuNah?obId=28043238#/celebrationWall</a>

Jason DuNah, age 53, of McCracken, KS died Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at HaysMed, Hays.&nbsp; 

Cremation has been selected by the family and services are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to&nbsp;Wichita Cancer Foundation&nbsp;in care of the Funeral Chapel.

Condolences may be left on Jason's tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.

<h2>Jason DuNah, McCracken</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/obituaries/Jason-DuNah?obId=28043238#/celebrationWall">https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/obituaries/Jason-DuNah?obId=28043238#/celebrationWall</a>Jason DuNah, age 53, of McCracken, KS died Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at HaysMed, Hays.&nbsp; Cremation has been selected by the family and services are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to&nbsp;Wichita Cancer Foundation&nbsp;in care of the Funeral Chapel.Condolences may be left on Jason's tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.

Jason DuNah

<a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Ernest-W-Kulich?obId=28015691">https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Ernest-W-Kulich?obId=28015691</a>

Ernest W. Kulich, 94, of Sylvan Grove, KS, passed into the next life in the early morning hours of Friday, May 26 in Lawrence, KS. He was born February 5, 1929 on the family farm to Joseph O. and Barbara M. (Hynes) Kulich. He married Dulcie (Lawson) Kulich in 1956.

Ernie farmed full time for more than 70 years, beginning after his eighth-grade year at Orbitello Country School, when he had to forgo further formal education. More hands were needed on the farm after his father became disabled, a brother left for military service, and his beloved sister Pauline died at age 16. Life became his teacher, and he was a good student of it. He enjoyed learning about farming and ranching ideas, other people and cultures, and faith, having decided to follow Jesus in 1957 and becoming a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Sylvan. He said he felt closest to God when outdoors in creation, whether planting a newly terraced field or welcoming a newborn calf.

In his younger days, Ernie played baseball on the men’s town team. Later he and Dulcie enjoyed competing for strikes and spares in bowling leagues, playing cards with friends and slamming down that trump card to take the last trick, and, most of all, going to waltz and polka dances. It was at a dance that he first met Dulcie, and from that time on, he never stopped delighting in whirling around the dance floor with the love of his life.

Ernie actively sought to serve his country, his community, and his church. He served two years in the Navy, 1953-1954, was a member of the Sylvan American Legion Post #359, served on the local school board and county conservation/ASCS boards, was a member of the Kansas Livestock Association, and helped with the local 4-H Club and county fairs.

He served as a church elder, including 17 years as Clerk of the Session, and was a member of Gideons.

Ernie was preceded in death by his parents and all six of his siblings: Joe, Helen, Josephine, Adolph, Pauline, and Archie. 

He is survived by his wife Dulcie, now of Lawrence, KS; his son Steve [Anne], Shanghai, China; daughter Sheryl Kulich Potts [Joe], Lawrence, KS; and four granddaughters: Christy Kulich, Gehrden, Germany; Amy Kulich, Lӧrrach, Germany; Lauren (Potts) Hahn [Axel], Filderstadt, Germany; and Kelsey Potts, Denver, CO, as well as niece Rebecca (Ringler) Tounsand Hawk, Salina, KS; sister-in-law Shirley (Dobsky) Kulich, Holyrood, KS, and many other dear relatives and friends—all who remember Ernie as a loving and dedicated father, a good-for-laughs and caring grandfather, and a warm-hearted and generous neighbor who loved helping others.

To send flowers to the family of Ernest, please<a href="http://rodrickminear-sylvan-chapel.tributestore.com/?oId=28015691&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.837611060.1682956848:GS1.1.1685976205.29.0.1685976221.44.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

<h2>Ernest W. Kulich, Sylvan Grove</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685976273644.jpeg" alt="Ernest W. Kulich" />
 <figcaption>Ernest W. Kulich</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Ernest-W-Kulich?obId=28015691">https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Ernest-W-Kulich?obId=28015691</a>February 5, 1929 - May 26, 2023Ernest W. Kulich, 94, of Sylvan Grove, KS, passed into the next life in the early morning hours of Friday, May 26 in Lawrence, KS. He was born February 5, 1929 on the family farm to Joseph O. and Barbara M. (Hynes) Kulich. He married Dulcie (Lawson) Kulich in 1956.Ernie farmed full time for more than 70 years, beginning after his eighth-grade year at Orbitello Country School, when he had to forgo further formal education. More hands were needed on the farm after his father became disabled, a brother left for military service, and his beloved sister Pauline died at age 16. Life became his teacher, and he was a good student of it. He enjoyed learning about farming and ranching ideas, other people and cultures, and faith, having decided to follow Jesus in 1957 and becoming a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Sylvan. He said he felt closest to God when outdoors in creation, whether planting a newly terraced field or welcoming a newborn calf.In his younger days, Ernie played baseball on the men’s town team. Later he and Dulcie enjoyed competing for strikes and spares in bowling leagues, playing cards with friends and slamming down that trump card to take the last trick, and, most of all, going to waltz and polka dances. It was at a dance that he first met Dulcie, and from that time on, he never stopped delighting in whirling around the dance floor with the love of his life.Ernie actively sought to serve his country, his community, and his church. He served two years in the Navy, 1953-1954, was a member of the Sylvan American Legion Post #359, served on the local school board and county conservation/ASCS boards, was a member of the Kansas Livestock Association, and helped with the local 4-H Club and county fairs.He served as a church elder, including 17 years as Clerk of the Session, and was a member of Gideons.Ernie was preceded in death by his parents and all six of his siblings: Joe, Helen, Josephine, Adolph, Pauline, and Archie. He is survived by his wife Dulcie, now of Lawrence, KS; his son Steve [Anne], Shanghai, China; daughter Sheryl Kulich Potts [Joe], Lawrence, KS; and four granddaughters: Christy Kulich, Gehrden, Germany; Amy Kulich, Lӧrrach, Germany; Lauren (Potts) Hahn [Axel], Filderstadt, Germany; and Kelsey Potts, Denver, CO, as well as niece Rebecca (Ringler) Tounsand Hawk, Salina, KS; sister-in-law Shirley (Dobsky) Kulich, Holyrood, KS, and many other dear relatives and friends—all who remember Ernie as a loving and dedicated father, a good-for-laughs and caring grandfather, and a warm-hearted and generous neighbor who loved helping others.<figure>
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Ernest W. Kulich

<a href="https://www.schmittfuneral.com/obituary/marcella-moore?fh_id=12066">https://www.schmittfuneral.com/obituary/marcella-moore?fh_id=12066</a>

Marcella Katherine Moore, age 88, of Grainfield, KS, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Gove County Medical Center, Quinter, KS. 

  Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, is handling arrangements.

Please check back for the full obituary.&nbsp;

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

<h2>Marcella Katherine Moore, Grainfield</h2><a href="https://www.schmittfuneral.com/obituary/marcella-moore?fh_id=12066">https://www.schmittfuneral.com/obituary/marcella-moore?fh_id=12066</a>September 19, 1934 - June 4, 2023Marcella Katherine Moore, age 88, of Grainfield, KS, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Gove County Medical Center, Quinter, KS. Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, is handling arrangements.Please check back for the full obituary.&nbsp;<figure>
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Marcella Katherine Moore

<a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=28021921">https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=28021921</a>

Clair Louis Legere, 3 months from 100 years, died peacefully in his sleep on Memorial Day, May 29, 2023, at Graham County Hospital. Clair arrived the second of ten children on September 10, 1923, in Macomb, Illinois, to Louis and Leta (Beghtol) Legere. With the encouragement of Great-Uncle John Legere, the family moved to Kansas when Clair was 13. The family settled on a farm south of Hill City.

 He attended elementary school at Millbrook School. After a long walk home from school, the Legere kids were treated to homemade bread, butter, and jam. Clair then attended Hill City High School and graduated in 1942.

Clair enlisted in the army in January 1943 and was slotted for duty as a tank crew member. One day upon leaving the mess hall, Clair noticed a bulletin board post requesting volunteers for a tank recovery unit. Clair joined the 458th Ordnance Evacuation Unit. He served as a driver/mechanic on an M25 Tank Transporter, commonly nicknamed the Dragon Wagon. His unit went into European theater battle fields where he assessed and recovered combat damaged tanks, armed personnel carriers, and the machines of war. He felt fortunate to serve with the men of the 458th. Among the honors he received but seldom discussed were a battlefield promotion to sergeant, Bronze (BSS) and Silver (SS) Stars, and the French Legion of Honor. He received an honorable discharge in November 1945. He especially appreciated receiving a Quilt of Valor and being selected for an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. He loved his country all his life.

After WWII, Clair returned to Hill City and worked as a mechanic. On Thanksgiving Day in 1946 he went on a date with Eleanor Nickelson. They married on Thanksgiving Day 1947. Clair and Eleanor settled in Penokee and lived there for the rest of their lives, celebrating 65 years together. They purchased the Penokee grocery store in 1948, and it became a local landmark. Daughter Madella arrived in 1953 and a second daughter, Donella, followed in 1957. Running the store became a family endeavor. Clair and Eleanor also started a photography business. Many area people had their wedding and family photos taken by Legere’s Photography. In 1970, they closed the store and began Legere’s Refrigeration. When the Legere Refrigeration white van arrived with the big white dog, you knew about anything could and would be fixed.

His quiet faith manifested through service. He served as a Deacon in the Penokee Methodist Church. After the closing of the Penokee church, he became an active member of the Hill City Presbyterian Church. Clair served in leadership roles while always making himself available for maintenance, repair, and building upkeep.

His service continued with various school boards for 55 years. These included school boards in Penokee, Morland and at the Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland. Memberships with the Masons, Eastern Star, Shriners, American Legion, and the VFW counted for another 50 years. Clair helped establish the fire station in Penokee and served as a firefighter from 1968 until his last fire run on October 24, 2013. At the age of 90, he still considered fire-fighting a privilege. Clair promoted Penokee and served 55 years on the Millbrook Township board.

Clair and Eleanor welcomed family and friends into their home through the years, leading to many cherished memories. Eleanor preceded Clair in death as did his parents, Louis and Leta Legere. Also preceding were brothers George, Major, Don, Bob, Jon Larry, and Scotty, as well as sisters, Jane Jansen, and Mary Ann Littlejohn.

Survivors left to cherish Clair’s memory include his sister, Joyce Gibson, Atlanta, GA, and sister-in-law Libby Legere, Hays. Clair’s daughters are Madella (Doug Williams) Garden City, and Donella Belleau, Hill City, (Don Dinkel, Hays). Clair had five grandchildren, Jeremy (Kellie) Belleau, Norton, KS; Michele (Greg) Albrecht, Lawrence, KS; Tara (Shane) Harper, Ingalls, KS; Sabra (John) Leomo, Honolulu, Hawaii; and Christi (Cody) Keiswetter, Lenora, KS. Continuing the legacy are 10 great-grandchildren, Emma and Grace Belleau; Katherine, Isaac, Granten and Solomon Harper; Kainoa and Zealand Leomo; Kaylen and Jaxen Keiswetter; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Clair loved, took pride in, and supported his family and friends. Also included in his circle were pets, birds, and plants. Clair’s friends often speak of him as, “One of the good ones.” He lived a full and wonderful life.

To&nbsp;<a href="http://stinemetz-funeral-home-inc.tributestore.com/?oId=28021921&amp;tag=&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.653740999.1682956485:GS1.1.1686082029.40.0.1686082036.53.0.0&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=28021921&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.653740999.1682956485:GS1.1.1686082029.40.0.1686082036.53.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Clair, please&nbsp;<a href="http://stinemetz-funeral-home-inc.tributestore.com/?oId=28021921&amp;tag=&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.653740999.1682956485:GS1.1.1686082029.40.0.1686082036.53.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

<h2>Clair Louis Legere</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686082273912.jpeg" alt="Clair Louis Legere" />
 <figcaption>Clair Louis Legere</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=28021921">https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=28021921</a>September 10, 1923 - May 29, 2023Clair Louis Legere, 3 months from 100 years, died peacefully in his sleep on Memorial Day, May 29, 2023, at Graham County Hospital. Clair arrived the second of ten children on September 10, 1923, in Macomb, Illinois, to Louis and Leta (Beghtol) Legere. With the encouragement of Great-Uncle John Legere, the family moved to Kansas when Clair was 13. The family settled on a farm south of Hill City. He attended elementary school at Millbrook School. After a long walk home from school, the Legere kids were treated to homemade bread, butter, and jam. Clair then attended Hill City High School and graduated in 1942.Clair enlisted in the army in January 1943 and was slotted for duty as a tank crew member. One day upon leaving the mess hall, Clair noticed a bulletin board post requesting volunteers for a tank recovery unit. Clair joined the 458th Ordnance Evacuation Unit. He served as a driver/mechanic on an M25 Tank Transporter, commonly nicknamed the Dragon Wagon. His unit went into European theater battle fields where he assessed and recovered combat damaged tanks, armed personnel carriers, and the machines of war. He felt fortunate to serve with the men of the 458th. Among the honors he received but seldom discussed were a battlefield promotion to sergeant, Bronze (BSS) and Silver (SS) Stars, and the French Legion of Honor. He received an honorable discharge in November 1945. He especially appreciated receiving a Quilt of Valor and being selected for an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. He loved his country all his life.After WWII, Clair returned to Hill City and worked as a mechanic. On Thanksgiving Day in 1946 he went on a date with Eleanor Nickelson. They married on Thanksgiving Day 1947. Clair and Eleanor settled in Penokee and lived there for the rest of their lives, celebrating 65 years together. They purchased the Penokee grocery store in 1948, and it became a local landmark. Daughter Madella arrived in 1953 and a second daughter, Donella, followed in 1957. Running the store became a family endeavor. Clair and Eleanor also started a photography business. Many area people had their wedding and family photos taken by Legere’s Photography. In 1970, they closed the store and began Legere’s Refrigeration. When the Legere Refrigeration white van arrived with the big white dog, you knew about anything could and would be fixed.His quiet faith manifested through service. He served as a Deacon in the Penokee Methodist Church. After the closing of the Penokee church, he became an active member of the Hill City Presbyterian Church. Clair served in leadership roles while always making himself available for maintenance, repair, and building upkeep.His service continued with various school boards for 55 years. These included school boards in Penokee, Morland and at the Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland. Memberships with the Masons, Eastern Star, Shriners, American Legion, and the VFW counted for another 50 years. Clair helped establish the fire station in Penokee and served as a firefighter from 1968 until his last fire run on October 24, 2013. At the age of 90, he still considered fire-fighting a privilege. Clair promoted Penokee and served 55 years on the Millbrook Township board.Clair and Eleanor welcomed family and friends into their home through the years, leading to many cherished memories. Eleanor preceded Clair in death as did his parents, Louis and Leta Legere. Also preceding were brothers George, Major, Don, Bob, Jon Larry, and Scotty, as well as sisters, Jane Jansen, and Mary Ann Littlejohn.Survivors left to cherish Clair’s memory include his sister, Joyce Gibson, Atlanta, GA, and sister-in-law Libby Legere, Hays. Clair’s daughters are Madella (Doug Williams) Garden City, and Donella Belleau, Hill City, (Don Dinkel, Hays). Clair had five grandchildren, Jeremy (Kellie) Belleau, Norton, KS; Michele (Greg) Albrecht, Lawrence, KS; Tara (Shane) Harper, Ingalls, KS; Sabra (John) Leomo, Honolulu, Hawaii; and Christi (Cody) Keiswetter, Lenora, KS. Continuing the legacy are 10 great-grandchildren, Emma and Grace Belleau; Katherine, Isaac, Granten and Solomon Harper; Kainoa and Zealand Leomo; Kaylen and Jaxen Keiswetter; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.Clair loved, took pride in, and supported his family and friends. Also included in his circle were pets, birds, and plants. 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Dana Kirk Randel, 72, died June 3, 2023, at his home in Emporia. He was born May 19, 1951, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Ira Frank and Donna Marie (Jessen) Randel. &nbsp;

On May 27, 1972, he married Lana Beth Scheuerman in Baldwin, Kansas.&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Lana Randel; sons Jens Randel, and Joren Randel and wife Kristy; grandchildren; and a sister, Kris Randel-Waldren.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, with family to greet friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 9, 2023, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Galen Boehme presiding. Burial will follow in Lone Star Cemetery, rural Bison, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P.O. Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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<h2>Dana Kirk Randel, Emporia</h2><a href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/dana-randel?fh_id=10931">https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/dana-randel?fh_id=10931</a>May 19, 1951 - June 3, 2023<a href="https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/88997" target="_blank">View Funeral Webcast</a>Dana Kirk Randel, 72, died June 3, 2023, at his home in Emporia. He was born May 19, 1951, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Ira Frank and Donna Marie (Jessen) Randel. &nbsp;On May 27, 1972, he married Lana Beth Scheuerman in Baldwin, Kansas.&nbsp;Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Lana Randel; sons Jens Randel, and Joren Randel and wife Kristy; grandchildren; and a sister, Kris Randel-Waldren.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, with family to greet friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 9, 2023, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Galen Boehme presiding. Burial will follow in Lone Star Cemetery, rural Bison, Kansas.Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P.O. Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Dana Kirk Randel, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/dana-randel/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Dana Kirk Randel

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Franklin G. Foos, 94, passed away on June 3, 2023, at the Cedar Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas. &nbsp;He was born on March 27, 1929, on the farm near Bazine, Kansas, the son of Ferdinand and Mary (Reichel) Foos.

He was a lifetime resident of Ness County where he worked as a farmer and stockman. &nbsp;Franklin was a member of the Bazine Methodist Church, the Bazine Coop, and a former member of the Bazine Lions Club and Bazine School Board. He was very active in the community and supported many local events. &nbsp;Franklin enjoyed coyote hunting with his buddies and attending school events for his grandchildren. 

On April 23, 1949, he married Jeanette (Brack) in Bazine, Kansas.

Survivors include his wife Jeanette Foos; three sons, Gary Foos (Linda) of Ness City, Eric Foos (Becky) of Brownell, and &nbsp;Craig Foos (Tammi) of Bazine; one daughter, Brenda Schuler (Rod) of Lyons; one sister, Evelyn Beltz of Ness City; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandson. &nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Ruth Bowman; two brothers-in-law John Bowman and Sidney Beltz; and one nephew, Ricky Beltz.

Funeral service will be on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 10:30 a.m. at the Bazine Methodist Church, Bazine, Kansas. &nbsp;Burial in the Bazine Cemetery. &nbsp;Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on June 6, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Legion Olin Cole Post # 392, or the Bazine Methodist Church.

Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family at <a href="https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/franklin-foos">www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com</a>.

<h2>Franklin G. Foos, rural Ness County</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/franklin-foos?fh_id=12067">https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/franklin-foos?fh_id=12067</a>March 27, 1929 - June 3, 2023Franklin G. Foos, 94, passed away on June 3, 2023, at the Cedar Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas. &nbsp;He was born on March 27, 1929, on the farm near Bazine, Kansas, the son of Ferdinand and Mary (Reichel) Foos.He was a lifetime resident of Ness County where he worked as a farmer and stockman. &nbsp;Franklin was a member of the Bazine Methodist Church, the Bazine Coop, and a former member of the Bazine Lions Club and Bazine School Board. He was very active in the community and supported many local events. &nbsp;Franklin enjoyed coyote hunting with his buddies and attending school events for his grandchildren. On April 23, 1949, he married Jeanette (Brack) in Bazine, Kansas.Survivors include his wife Jeanette Foos; three sons, Gary Foos (Linda) of Ness City, Eric Foos (Becky) of Brownell, and &nbsp;Craig Foos (Tammi) of Bazine; one daughter, Brenda Schuler (Rod) of Lyons; one sister, Evelyn Beltz of Ness City; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandson. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Ruth Bowman; two brothers-in-law John Bowman and Sidney Beltz; and one nephew, Ricky Beltz.Funeral service will be on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 10:30 a.m. at the Bazine Methodist Church, Bazine, Kansas. &nbsp;Burial in the Bazine Cemetery. &nbsp;Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on June 6, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be given to the American Legion Olin Cole Post # 392, or the Bazine Methodist Church.Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family at <a href="https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/franklin-foos">www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com</a>.

Franklin G. Foos

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Phyllis Jane Mendenhall, age 90, died on June 3, 2023 at Rhode Island Suites in Ransom, Kansas. &nbsp;She was born on July 21, 1932 in Hugoton, Kansas the daughter of Isaac L. and Eunice J. (Hawk) Harvey.

Phyllis was a member of the United Methodist Church in Utica and worked at the Grisell Memorial Hospital, the Utica Post Office and the Citizen State Bank of Utica. &nbsp;But mostly she will be remembered as the Avon “Ding Dong Lady”.

On April 9, 1950, she married Dale Duane “Dewey” Mendenhall in Utica. &nbsp;He preceded her in death in February of 2002.

Phyllis is survived by her daughters Lonna Mendenhall of WaKeeney and Jane Urruty of Buffalo, WY; son Kyle Mendenhall of Muskogee, OK and adopted son, Ger Kattouw of the Netherlands; sisters Letha Babcock, Utica and Wanda Boxberger, WaKeeney. &nbsp;S

She is preceded in death by her husband Dewey, four brothers, Larry, Calvin, Allen, and Fred; one sister, Mary Etta Parks, and her parents.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for June 8, 2023, 10:30 a.m. at the Utica Methodist Church, Utica. &nbsp;Burial will be in the Utica Cemetery with a reception to follow at the Utica Methodist Church. &nbsp;Bud Tuxhorn will officiate. Visitation will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to the Utica Methodist Church.

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

<h2>Phyllis Jane Mendenhall</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685991214741.jpeg" alt="Phyllis Jane Mendenhall" />
 <figcaption>Phyllis Jane Mendenhall</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/phyllis-mendenhall?fh_id=12067">https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/phyllis-mendenhall?fh_id=12067</a>July 21, 1932 - June 3, 2023Phyllis Jane Mendenhall, age 90, died on June 3, 2023 at Rhode Island Suites in Ransom, Kansas. &nbsp;She was born on July 21, 1932 in Hugoton, Kansas the daughter of Isaac L. and Eunice J. (Hawk) Harvey.Phyllis was a member of the United Methodist Church in Utica and worked at the Grisell Memorial Hospital, the Utica Post Office and the Citizen State Bank of Utica. &nbsp;But mostly she will be remembered as the Avon “Ding Dong Lady”.On April 9, 1950, she married Dale Duane “Dewey” Mendenhall in Utica. &nbsp;He preceded her in death in February of 2002.Phyllis is survived by her daughters Lonna Mendenhall of WaKeeney and Jane Urruty of Buffalo, WY; son Kyle Mendenhall of Muskogee, OK and adopted son, Ger Kattouw of the Netherlands; sisters Letha Babcock, Utica and Wanda Boxberger, WaKeeney. &nbsp;SShe is preceded in death by her husband Dewey, four brothers, Larry, Calvin, Allen, and Fred; one sister, Mary Etta Parks, and her parents.A Celebration of Life is scheduled for June 8, 2023, 10:30 a.m. at the Utica Methodist Church, Utica. &nbsp;Burial will be in the Utica Cemetery with a reception to follow at the Utica Methodist Church. &nbsp;Bud Tuxhorn will officiate. Visitation will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to the Utica Methodist Church.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Phyllis Jane Mendenhall, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/phyllis-mendenhall/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Phyllis Jane Mendenhall

Sandra K. Michaelis, age 76, died on June 2, 2023, at HaysMed in Hays, Kansas. &nbsp;She was born on December 28, 1946, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Johnny and Betty (Anderson) McKelvey.

A private family inurnment in Tulsa will occur at a later date. No other services are planned.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Autism Foundation of America.

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

<h2>Sandra K. Michaelis</h2><figure>
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 </figure>December 28, 1946 - June 2, 2023Sandra K. Michaelis, age 76, died on June 2, 2023, at HaysMed in Hays, Kansas. &nbsp;She was born on December 28, 1946, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Johnny and Betty (Anderson) McKelvey.A private family inurnment in Tulsa will occur at a later date. No other services are planned.Memorial contributions may be given to the Autism Foundation of America.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Sandra K Michaelis, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/sandra-michaelis/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Sandra K. Michaelis

Rodney Charles Cook, 80, of rural Lucas, Kansas, passed away June 3, 2023, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

Rodney was born April 2, 1943, in Russell, Kansas, the son of Earl Edwin and Florence Elizabeth (Luerman) Cook of Bunker Hill, Kansas. Rodney attended Cliff Rural School (a one-room school south of Dorrance, Kansas), through his elementary school years. Rodney attended two years at Dorrance High School, transferring to Bunker Hill High School, where he graduated in 1961. 

Following high school graduation, Rodney worked for several road construction crews, including doing dirt work for the Wilson Lake project.

Rodney was united in marriage to Elnora Mae “Shorty” Duvall of rural Lucas, Kansas, at Dubuque Immanuel Lutheran Church on November 11, 1962. They made their home in rural Russell County and began a farming/ranching operation. Rodney and Elnora remained inseparable and totally devoted to each other throughout their married life.

Rodney was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1966, completing boot camp at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He was then stationed at Fort Lee, Virginia to continue service training. In 1967, Rodney was granted emergency honorable discharge, in order to help Elnora with the farming operation.

Rodney was a member of the American Legion and the Bunker Hill United Methodist Church. He enjoyed all aspects of farming and ranching, and especially enjoyed visiting with family and friends. Rodney had great empathy for children experiencing serious illness. He contributed faithfully to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and kept a picture of “my girl” on his desk.

Rodney was preceded in death by his parents and wife Elnora.

 He is survived by his sisters Crystal Dana and Lana Green, and brother Ryan Cook (Kathy), all of Bunker Hill; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, with family present from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. A celebration of Rodney’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the mortuary. Burial will follow at the Bunker Hill City Cemetery.

 A memorial has been established with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

<h2>Rodney Charles Cook, rural Lucas</h2><figure>
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 <figcaption>Rodney Charles Cook</figcaption>
 </figure>April 2, 1943 - June 3, 2023Rodney Charles Cook, 80, of rural Lucas, Kansas, passed away June 3, 2023, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.Rodney was born April 2, 1943, in Russell, Kansas, the son of Earl Edwin and Florence Elizabeth (Luerman) Cook of Bunker Hill, Kansas. Rodney attended Cliff Rural School (a one-room school south of Dorrance, Kansas), through his elementary school years. Rodney attended two years at Dorrance High School, transferring to Bunker Hill High School, where he graduated in 1961. Following high school graduation, Rodney worked for several road construction crews, including doing dirt work for the Wilson Lake project.Rodney was united in marriage to Elnora Mae “Shorty” Duvall of rural Lucas, Kansas, at Dubuque Immanuel Lutheran Church on November 11, 1962. They made their home in rural Russell County and began a farming/ranching operation. Rodney and Elnora remained inseparable and totally devoted to each other throughout their married life.Rodney was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1966, completing boot camp at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He was then stationed at Fort Lee, Virginia to continue service training. In 1967, Rodney was granted emergency honorable discharge, in order to help Elnora with the farming operation.Rodney was a member of the American Legion and the Bunker Hill United Methodist Church. He enjoyed all aspects of farming and ranching, and especially enjoyed visiting with family and friends. Rodney had great empathy for children experiencing serious illness. He contributed faithfully to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and kept a picture of “my girl” on his desk.Rodney was preceded in death by his parents and wife Elnora. He is survived by his sisters Crystal Dana and Lana Green, and brother Ryan Cook (Kathy), all of Bunker Hill; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, with family present from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. A celebration of Rodney’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the mortuary. Burial will follow at the Bunker Hill City Cemetery. A memorial has been established with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Rodney Charles Cook

Mass of Christian burial for Regina M. Linenberger, 84, Tonganoxie, will be 10:08 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in Washington, Kan.

Mrs. Linenberger, a former Washington resident, died June 1, 2023, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She told a healthcare worker during a routine appointment that she was “a tough old broad” and proved exactly that as she battled an aggressive form of cancer. 

She was born Oct. 8, 1938, on the family farm near Hanover, the daughter Anthony and Wavy (Turk) Overwald.

She married Francis “Frank” &nbsp;Linenberger on April 24, 1976, and gained two sons, Stephen and Mark, in the process. Frank and Regina had one son, Shawn.

A graduate of Hanover High School, Mrs. Linenberger shined in class plays. 

She worked in admissions at Kansas State University before working at the Washington County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (now Farm Service Agency) office for 38 years. Following “retirement” from her position with the U.S. Department of Agriculture agency, she spent several years at the front desk at MarCon Pies in Washington. The company was named one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas Commerce by the Kansas Sampler Foundation. She formed many friendships from Waterville to Wichita and Lincoln, Neb., to Kansas City as she called clients at grocery stores and other businesses to get weekly pie orders from grocery stores. She loved visiting with Marcon clients and forming bonds that often were limited to those phone calls. Mrs. Linenberger even greeted a former Kansas governor with a pie when he once visited Washington after the town sustained some weather damage.

In her earlier years, she traveled to New Orleans and headed out west on a group road trip that eventually took the friends to California. She also was an avid bowler, which landed her at several bowling alleys throughout Kansas and the region. In the 1970s, her literary works appeared in the Washington County News via her periodic Bowling Corners column.

While living in Washington, she served as a Catholic Youth Organization sponsor with Frank and later served as a board member for KSDS (Kansas Specialty Dog Service).

Mrs. Linenberger was a former Cub Scout den mother who also created impressive Halloween costumes for son Shawn, including a Jayhawk costume when he was in fourth grade.

Speaking of Jayhawks, Mrs. Linenberger loved following KU athletics, but sometimes the stress of nail-biters forced her to turn off the television. Years ago, Regina and Frank rarely missed a Highland Community College football game when Shawn played at HCC. More recently, she always looked forward to attending Kansas Press Association conventions with Shawn.

A culinary wizard, Mrs. Linenberger collected many cookbooks. Her dishes and desserts received rave reviews and husband Frank often remarked, “you got a good do on that one, babe” after a scrumptious meal. Her corn dip became a staple at KU football tailgates. She loved to watch a variety of movies and shows. Mrs. Linenberger always dreamed of visiting Ireland, and “The Quiet Man,” which partially was filmed in Ireland, was one of her favorite movies. Mrs. Linenberger loved animals and had a special admiration for horses.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, in 2004; an infant sister, Twila; two other sisters, Wilma and Velda; and her brother, Elmer.

Survivors include her son, Shawn F. Linenberger, of the home, stepsons Stephen (Carolyn), Omaha, Neb., and Mark (Jana), Keller, Texas; grandsons Max, Chicago, Jake, Salt Lake City, and Ivan, Omaha; and a granddaughter, Claire, Keller, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews; and granddoggy Tchoupitoulas “Toula.”

Friends may call from noon to 4:30 p.m. June 6 at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. Rosary will be said, and the family will receive friends, beginning at 6:30 p.m. June 6 at the church. A celebration of life will be held later in Tonganoxie.

The family suggests memorials in Mrs. Linenberger’s name to Leavenworth County Humane Society, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Human Rights Campaign or a charity of the donor’s choice, sent in care of Ward Funeral Home, 115 W. Second St., Washington, 66968.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>Regina M. Linenberger, Tonganoxie</h2><figure>
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 <figcaption>Regina M. Linenberger</figcaption>
 </figure>Mass of Christian burial for Regina M. Linenberger, 84, Tonganoxie, will be 10:08 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in Washington, Kan.Mrs. Linenberger, a former Washington resident, died June 1, 2023, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She told a healthcare worker during a routine appointment that she was “a tough old broad” and proved exactly that as she battled an aggressive form of cancer. She was born Oct. 8, 1938, on the family farm near Hanover, the daughter Anthony and Wavy (Turk) Overwald.She married Francis “Frank” &nbsp;Linenberger on April 24, 1976, and gained two sons, Stephen and Mark, in the process. Frank and Regina had one son, Shawn.A graduate of Hanover High School, Mrs. Linenberger shined in class plays. She worked in admissions at Kansas State University before working at the Washington County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (now Farm Service Agency) office for 38 years. Following “retirement” from her position with the U.S. Department of Agriculture agency, she spent several years at the front desk at MarCon Pies in Washington. The company was named one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas Commerce by the Kansas Sampler Foundation. She formed many friendships from Waterville to Wichita and Lincoln, Neb., to Kansas City as she called clients at grocery stores and other businesses to get weekly pie orders from grocery stores. She loved visiting with Marcon clients and forming bonds that often were limited to those phone calls. Mrs. Linenberger even greeted a former Kansas governor with a pie when he once visited Washington after the town sustained some weather damage. In her earlier years, she traveled to New Orleans and headed out west on a group road trip that eventually took the friends to California. She also was an avid bowler, which landed her at several bowling alleys throughout Kansas and the region. In the 1970s, her literary works appeared in the Washington County News via her periodic Bowling Corners column. While living in Washington, she served as a Catholic Youth Organization sponsor with Frank and later served as a board member for KSDS (Kansas Specialty Dog Service). Mrs. Linenberger was a former Cub Scout den mother who also created impressive Halloween costumes for son Shawn, including a Jayhawk costume when he was in fourth grade. Speaking of Jayhawks, Mrs. Linenberger loved following KU athletics, but sometimes the stress of nail-biters forced her to turn off the television. Years ago, Regina and Frank rarely missed a Highland Community College football game when Shawn played at HCC. More recently, she always looked forward to attending Kansas Press Association conventions with Shawn. A culinary wizard, Mrs. Linenberger collected many cookbooks. Her dishes and desserts received rave reviews and husband Frank often remarked, “you got a good do on that one, babe” after a scrumptious meal. Her corn dip became a staple at KU football tailgates. She loved to watch a variety of movies and shows. Mrs. Linenberger always dreamed of visiting Ireland, and “The Quiet Man,” which partially was filmed in Ireland, was one of her favorite movies. Mrs. Linenberger loved animals and had a special admiration for horses. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, in 2004; an infant sister, Twila; two other sisters, Wilma and Velda; and her brother, Elmer. Survivors include her son, Shawn F. Linenberger, of the home, stepsons Stephen (Carolyn), Omaha, Neb., and Mark (Jana), Keller, Texas; grandsons Max, Chicago, Jake, Salt Lake City, and Ivan, Omaha; and a granddaughter, Claire, Keller, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews; and granddoggy Tchoupitoulas “Toula.” Friends may call from noon to 4:30 p.m. June 6 at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. Rosary will be said, and the family will receive friends, beginning at 6:30 p.m. June 6 at the church. A celebration of life will be held later in Tonganoxie. The family suggests memorials in Mrs. Linenberger’s name to Leavenworth County Humane Society, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Human Rights Campaign or a charity of the donor’s choice, sent in care of Ward Funeral Home, 115 W. Second St., Washington, 66968.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Regina M. Linenberger

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Clarence Eugene Gumescheimer, 84, passed away on June 4, 2023, at Medicalodges, Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on October 27, 1938, the youngest son of John Gumescheimer, Jr. and Lydia (Heronemus) Gumescheimer, at Ness City, Kansas. 

He grew up on the farm southeast of Ness City and later moved to Bazine, Kansas, with his parents, and attended Bazine Grade and High School, graduating in 1957.

On June 8, 1958, he married Genelda Rein, his high school sweetheart, and to their union there were two children born: Kevin Lynn and Tamara Marie. They lived in Ness City, Kansas, until 1984, when they moved to Hays, Kansas.

Clarence worked in the automobile industry most of his life, selling parts and automobiles, until later he switched to the farm machinery, calling on customers and fulfilling their farm needs. He retired in 2010 due to health problems. He very much enjoyed going fishing, boating, and hunting with his family.

Survivors include a son, Kevin (Andrea McSherry) of Wright, Kansas; daughter, Tammy Hatesohl of Manhattan, Kansas; four grandchildren, Nikki Seybert (Rocky), Eric Hatesohl (fiancée, Erin LeFever), and Jared Gumescheimer (Camrynn); two great-grandchildren, Levi and Emersyn Gumescheimer; one stepgrandson, Richard; a sister, Lillian (Harry) Born of Follett, Texax; and many nieces and nephews. &nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, “Nellie”, a brother, Vernon Gumescheimer; a stepgranddaughter, Kayla; and stepgreat-granddaughter, Aalilyah.

Visitation will take place from noon to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2023, with the family receiving guests from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2023, at Great Bend Cemetery North with Pastor Joshua Leu presiding. Memorials have been designated to the First Christian Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Clarence Eugene Gumescheimer, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/clarence-gumescheimer/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

<h2>Clarence E. Gumescheimer</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/clarence-gumescheimer?fh_id=10931">https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/clarence-gumescheimer?fh_id=10931</a>October, 27, 1938 - June 4, 2023Clarence Eugene Gumescheimer, 84, passed away on June 4, 2023, at Medicalodges, Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on October 27, 1938, the youngest son of John Gumescheimer, Jr. and Lydia (Heronemus) Gumescheimer, at Ness City, Kansas. He grew up on the farm southeast of Ness City and later moved to Bazine, Kansas, with his parents, and attended Bazine Grade and High School, graduating in 1957.On June 8, 1958, he married Genelda Rein, his high school sweetheart, and to their union there were two children born: Kevin Lynn and Tamara Marie. They lived in Ness City, Kansas, until 1984, when they moved to Hays, Kansas.Clarence worked in the automobile industry most of his life, selling parts and automobiles, until later he switched to the farm machinery, calling on customers and fulfilling their farm needs. He retired in 2010 due to health problems. He very much enjoyed going fishing, boating, and hunting with his family.Survivors include a son, Kevin (Andrea McSherry) of Wright, Kansas; daughter, Tammy Hatesohl of Manhattan, Kansas; four grandchildren, Nikki Seybert (Rocky), Eric Hatesohl (fiancée, Erin LeFever), and Jared Gumescheimer (Camrynn); two great-grandchildren, Levi and Emersyn Gumescheimer; one stepgrandson, Richard; a sister, Lillian (Harry) Born of Follett, Texax; and many nieces and nephews. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, “Nellie”, a brother, Vernon Gumescheimer; a stepgranddaughter, Kayla; and stepgreat-granddaughter, Aalilyah.Visitation will take place from noon to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2023, with the family receiving guests from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2023, at Great Bend Cemetery North with Pastor Joshua Leu presiding. Memorials have been designated to the First Christian Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Clarence Eugene Gumescheimer, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/clarence-gumescheimer/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Clarence E. Gumescheimer

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Mervin Randall “Merv” Hathaway, 92, formerly of Hudson, died May 25, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village. &nbsp;He was born September 29, 1930, in Stafford, to Elmer William and Dora Louise (Hart) Hathaway.

Merv attended school in Stafford and St. John. &nbsp;He served in the United States Army from 1948-1949, in the Army Reserve from 1949-1953, and in the United States Air Force from 1953-1961. &nbsp;Merv owned and operated a service station in Haysville and Hudson, but found his true passion as a drug and alcohol counselor for the Larned State Hospital. 

He attended Trinity Community Church, Hudson, and First Congregational Church, Hutchinson.

On May 13, 1956, he married Vertabell May Ukens, in Hudson, at Trinity United Church of Christ. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Merv is survived by&nbsp; his wife of 67 years, Vertabell of Hutchinson; daughters Shari Koptik (George) of Great Bend, Sandy Benoit (Don) of Damar, KS, and Stacy Gasper (Tyler) of Hutchinson; sister-in-law Connie Hathaway of Hudson; grandchildren Peggi Axelson (Mark), &nbsp;of Plainville, Kyle Benoit (Justine) of Damar, &nbsp;Elizabeth Phillips (Ryan) of Platte City, MO, Jaci Wise (Colton) of Plainville, Randall Polifka of Hutchinson, Chase Polifka (Carissa) of Hays and Michelle Gasper of Hutchinson; and six great-grandchildren, with one on the way.

He was preceded in death by&nbsp; his parents; brothers Omar “Dean” Hathaway (Clara) and Daryl Hathaway; and two granddaughters Kaitlyn and Kendra Gasper.

Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at First Congregational Church, 3410 N. Plum, Hutchinson, with Pastor Matt Stafford officiating. &nbsp;Graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Trinity Cemetery, Hudson, with military honors conducted by the McConnell Air Force Base Honor Guard. Friends may sign his book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to First Congregational Church, Hutchinson, the Hutchinson Public Library, or Trinity Community Church, Hudson, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS &nbsp;67501.&nbsp;

The family wishes to thank Gentiva Hospice and Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village for the loving care provided to Merv. &nbsp;

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 </figure><a href="https://www.elliottmortuary.com/obituary/mervin-merv-hathaway">https://www.elliottmortuary.com/obituary/mervin-merv-hathaway</a>September 29, 1930 - May 25, 2023Mervin Randall “Merv” Hathaway, 92, formerly of Hudson, died May 25, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village. &nbsp;He was born September 29, 1930, in Stafford, to Elmer William and Dora Louise (Hart) Hathaway.Merv attended school in Stafford and St. John. &nbsp;He served in the United States Army from 1948-1949, in the Army Reserve from 1949-1953, and in the United States Air Force from 1953-1961. &nbsp;Merv owned and operated a service station in Haysville and Hudson, but found his true passion as a drug and alcohol counselor for the Larned State Hospital. He attended Trinity Community Church, Hudson, and First Congregational Church, Hutchinson.On May 13, 1956, he married Vertabell May Ukens, in Hudson, at Trinity United Church of Christ. &nbsp;&nbsp;Merv is survived by&nbsp; his wife of 67 years, Vertabell of Hutchinson; daughters Shari Koptik (George) of Great Bend, Sandy Benoit (Don) of Damar, KS, and Stacy Gasper (Tyler) of Hutchinson; sister-in-law Connie Hathaway of Hudson; grandchildren Peggi Axelson (Mark), &nbsp;of Plainville, Kyle Benoit (Justine) of Damar, &nbsp;Elizabeth Phillips (Ryan) of Platte City, MO, Jaci Wise (Colton) of Plainville, Randall Polifka of Hutchinson, Chase Polifka (Carissa) of Hays and Michelle Gasper of Hutchinson; and six great-grandchildren, with one on the way.He was preceded in death by&nbsp; his parents; brothers Omar “Dean” Hathaway (Clara) and Daryl Hathaway; and two granddaughters Kaitlyn and Kendra Gasper.Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at First Congregational Church, 3410 N. Plum, Hutchinson, with Pastor Matt Stafford officiating. &nbsp;Graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Trinity Cemetery, Hudson, with military honors conducted by the McConnell Air Force Base Honor Guard. Friends may sign his book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to First Congregational Church, Hutchinson, the Hutchinson Public Library, or Trinity Community Church, Hudson, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS &nbsp;67501.&nbsp;The family wishes to thank Gentiva Hospice and Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village for the loving care provided to Merv. &nbsp;

Mervin 'Merv' R. Hathaway

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Robert L. "Bob" Schmidt, age 85, of Hays, Kansas passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Homestead of Hays Assisted Living. Bob was born August 23, 1937, in Hays, to Victor and Katherine (Meis) Schmidt. He married Margaret Ann Brungardt and they later divorced. Together they had six children, Bob, Don, Jon, Lori, Christa, and Melissa.

Bob’s first jobs were working mostly in construction and usually on the end of a shovel or with a hammer in his hand. He quickly learned that if he ever wanted to earn real money that he would not be able to work for someone else. With this understanding he became a lifelong entrepreneur.

His first “real” job was selling insurance and he quickly rose to be in the top 10% in his field and was awarded the infamous Insurance Ring. He was also awarded numerous trips to Las Vegas for his outstanding sales performance.

Bob found the Earl Nightingale Success and Motivation Institute and his life changed dramatically. His goal setting started at this time for Family, Monetary and Religious life. With this passion he would accomplish more before his workday started than most would achieve in a full day of work. This determination worked in his real estate career, being responsible for erecting over 325 buildings. Setting goals was crucial in his life, which often included him helping his children’s friends, neighborhood children or anyone he could help.

Bob and Marge had immense success as a bowling team and Bob bowled several perfect 300 individual games in his lifetime. As a young parent Bob coached his children’s sport teams and attended as many games as possible. He also enjoyed camping and after a miserable weekend at Cedar Bluff in a tent a good friend, Joe Ward, introduced him to enjoying lake life in the comfort of a cabin. That is all it took for Bob to take down an old barn and build his first of several lake cabins. For over a decade at the lake he enjoyed boating, BBQing, skiing, and sailing.

Another passion for Bob was golf. Although he loved to hunt, fish, play and coach football and baseball it was golf that he often remarked was a real curse to him. He even said it cost him 80,000 because of the time he spent playing golf in a year and not at work or when he wasn’t playing he was always thinking about it. Golf was eventually replaced with tennis, which Bob thought was a much cheaper pastime.

When real estate dropped in the early 1980s Bob went into semi-retirement and managed the family's 58 rental units. In his later years he got back into real estate and rentals, finally retiring just after he turned 80. Bob also had an appliance store and a used car lot during his career.

Bob will always be remembered for his catch phrases, “That’s a lot of steaks and booze,” “Stay the course,” and “What the hell is going on here.” Rest in peace Bob, Dad, and Grandpa.

Bob is survived by three sons, Robert Schmidt Jr. of Lawrence, Kansas, Donald Schmidt (Cheryl Baldwin) Eudora, KS and Jon Schmidt and wife Cindy of Leawood, Kansas; three daughters, Lori Schmidt of Dallas, Texas, Christa Walter of Hays and Melissa Schmidt of Paola, Kansas; grandchildren Hannah (Daniel) Brockway, Erin Schmidt (Drew Medermit), Jake (Jessica) Schmidt, Grahmm Huey, Isaac Schmidt, William Schmidt, Andrew Schmidt, and Neil Walter as well as two great-grandchildren, May and Elsi Schmidt.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Vernie and Darrell Schmidt and a sister, Jackie Schmidt.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2023 at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Catharine, Kansas. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial visitation will be Thursday 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. The family is requesting this time to be used for sharing stories and celebrating Bob.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (<a href="http://stjude.org/" target="_blank">stjude.org</a>).&nbsp;&nbsp;

Condolences may be left by Guest Book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

To send flowers to the family of Bob, please&nbsp;<a href="http://brocks-north-hill-chapel.tributestore.com/?oId=28064812&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1840110272.1682624439:GS1.1.1685739559.46.0.1685739559.60.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

<h2>Robert L. 'Bob' Schmidt, Hays</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=28064812">https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=28064812</a>Robert L. "Bob" Schmidt, age 85, of Hays, Kansas passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Homestead of Hays Assisted Living. Bob was born August 23, 1937, in Hays, to Victor and Katherine (Meis) Schmidt. He married Margaret Ann Brungardt and they later divorced. Together they had six children, Bob, Don, Jon, Lori, Christa, and Melissa.Bob’s first jobs were working mostly in construction and usually on the end of a shovel or with a hammer in his hand. He quickly learned that if he ever wanted to earn real money that he would not be able to work for someone else. With this understanding he became a lifelong entrepreneur.His first “real” job was selling insurance and he quickly rose to be in the top 10% in his field and was awarded the infamous Insurance Ring. He was also awarded numerous trips to Las Vegas for his outstanding sales performance.Bob found the Earl Nightingale Success and Motivation Institute and his life changed dramatically. His goal setting started at this time for Family, Monetary and Religious life. With this passion he would accomplish more before his workday started than most would achieve in a full day of work. This determination worked in his real estate career, being responsible for erecting over 325 buildings. Setting goals was crucial in his life, which often included him helping his children’s friends, neighborhood children or anyone he could help.Bob and Marge had immense success as a bowling team and Bob bowled several perfect 300 individual games in his lifetime. As a young parent Bob coached his children’s sport teams and attended as many games as possible. He also enjoyed camping and after a miserable weekend at Cedar Bluff in a tent a good friend, Joe Ward, introduced him to enjoying lake life in the comfort of a cabin. That is all it took for Bob to take down an old barn and build his first of several lake cabins. For over a decade at the lake he enjoyed boating, BBQing, skiing, and sailing.Another passion for Bob was golf. Although he loved to hunt, fish, play and coach football and baseball it was golf that he often remarked was a real curse to him. He even said it cost him 80,000 because of the time he spent playing golf in a year and not at work or when he wasn’t playing he was always thinking about it. Golf was eventually replaced with tennis, which Bob thought was a much cheaper pastime.When real estate dropped in the early 1980s Bob went into semi-retirement and managed the family's 58 rental units. In his later years he got back into real estate and rentals, finally retiring just after he turned 80. Bob also had an appliance store and a used car lot during his career.Bob will always be remembered for his catch phrases, “That’s a lot of steaks and booze,” “Stay the course,” and “What the hell is going on here.” Rest in peace Bob, Dad, and Grandpa.Bob is survived by three sons, Robert Schmidt Jr. of Lawrence, Kansas, Donald Schmidt (Cheryl Baldwin) Eudora, KS and Jon Schmidt and wife Cindy of Leawood, Kansas; three daughters, Lori Schmidt of Dallas, Texas, Christa Walter of Hays and Melissa Schmidt of Paola, Kansas; grandchildren Hannah (Daniel) Brockway, Erin Schmidt (Drew Medermit), Jake (Jessica) Schmidt, Grahmm Huey, Isaac Schmidt, William Schmidt, Andrew Schmidt, and Neil Walter as well as two great-grandchildren, May and Elsi Schmidt.He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Vernie and Darrell Schmidt and a sister, Jackie Schmidt.Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2023 at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Catharine, Kansas. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery.Memorial visitation will be Thursday 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. The family is requesting this time to be used for sharing stories and celebrating Bob.&nbsp;Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (<a href="http://stjude.org/" target="_blank">stjude.org</a>).&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences may be left by Guest Book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>To send flowers to the family of Bob, please&nbsp;<a href="http://brocks-north-hill-chapel.tributestore.com/?oId=28064812&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1840110272.1682624439:GS1.1.1685739559.46.0.1685739559.60.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

Robert L. 'Bob' Schmidt

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Doris A. Dinkel, 85, Hays, died Friday, June 2, 2023 at Via Christi Village.

She was born October 31, 1937 in Hays, the daughter of Florence and Mary S. (Braun) Walters. 

In 1956, she graduated from Girls Catholic High School, and on June 12, 1956 she was united in marriage to Irvin A. Dinkel in Hays. They celebrated 27 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on August 16, 1983.

 She worked at St. Anthony Hospital and then HaysMed in central supplies, sterilizing surgical equipment and preparing surgical trays. 

Doris was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and enjoyed crocheting, working in her flower and vegetable gardens, canning, and cooking. She was a people person who loved her family, friends, and time together filled with joy and laughter.

Survivors include her daughters, Lisa Perry and husband Gerald of Sparta, MO, and Joan Wellbrock and husband Leon of Victoria; three sisters, Rozine Lambertson and husband Harry of Hays, Barbara McCauley of Topeka, and Debbie Bohm of Hays;nine grandchildren, Tara Tate, Joey Dinkel and wife Julianne, Irvin Dinkel, Stephen Dinkel, Jamie Garner and husband Michael, Johnnie Perry, Auna Perry, Madison Perry, and Ashley Schmidtberger and husband Andy; five great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Irvin, her brother, Gary Walters and wife Alice, a son, Bill Dinkel, brother-in-law, Tom Bohm, and a great-grandson, Duke Schmidtberger.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with Fr. David Micheal officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Monday and from 9:00 a.m. until 9:45 on Tuesday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute.

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

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 </figure><a href="https://www.haysmemorial.com/obituary/Doris-Dinkel">https://www.haysmemorial.com/obituary/Doris-Dinkel</a>October 31, 1937 - June 2, 2023Doris A. Dinkel, 85, Hays, died Friday, June 2, 2023 at Via Christi Village.She was born October 31, 1937 in Hays, the daughter of Florence and Mary S. (Braun) Walters. In 1956, she graduated from Girls Catholic High School, and on June 12, 1956 she was united in marriage to Irvin A. Dinkel in Hays. They celebrated 27 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on August 16, 1983. She worked at St. Anthony Hospital and then HaysMed in central supplies, sterilizing surgical equipment and preparing surgical trays. Doris was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and enjoyed crocheting, working in her flower and vegetable gardens, canning, and cooking. She was a people person who loved her family, friends, and time together filled with joy and laughter.Survivors include her daughters, Lisa Perry and husband Gerald of Sparta, MO, and Joan Wellbrock and husband Leon of Victoria; three sisters, Rozine Lambertson and husband Harry of Hays, Barbara McCauley of Topeka, and Debbie Bohm of Hays;nine grandchildren, Tara Tate, Joey Dinkel and wife Julianne, Irvin Dinkel, Stephen Dinkel, Jamie Garner and husband Michael, Johnnie Perry, Auna Perry, Madison Perry, and Ashley Schmidtberger and husband Andy; five great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Irvin, her brother, Gary Walters and wife Alice, a son, Bill Dinkel, brother-in-law, Tom Bohm, and a great-grandson, Duke Schmidtberger.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with Fr. David Micheal officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Monday and from 9:00 a.m. until 9:45 on Tuesday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute. Condolences and memories of Doris may be shared with her family at www.haysmemorial.com.

Doris A. Dinkel

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Margo L. Zinszer of Tyler, Texas passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022. She was 80 years old.

Margaret Louise was born November 23, 1941 in Duck River, Tennessee, the daughter of Fred Kenneth and Mary Ruth (Davidson) Matlock. 

In 1959, as a young woman working at a Humpty Dumpty Drive-In located in Evansville, Indiana, she met Zip, an Army paratrooper on his weekend furlough with the 101st Airborne in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Quickly, Margo and her best friend, Phyllis, arranged a double date with Zip and his Army comrade. However, as Margo frequently enjoyed telling, this double date paired Zip with Phyllis, not with her! So, fate had other plans, and Margo and Zip were married on April 16, 1960 in Parkers Settlement, Indiana. They celebrated 60 years of marriage in 2020. He preceded her in death on June 5, 2020.

Prior to moving to Tyler, Texas in 2018, Zip and Margo lived in Pocatello, Idaho for 31 years. In the first years of their marriage Margo was an Army wife, but was also a loving mother and a homemaker. She also worked outside the home as a saleswoman for various retail stores, then later retiring as a bank teller for US Bank in Pocatello. She enjoyed conversation and seemed to never know a stranger she didn’t like, making good friends in all the places Zip’s career and their retirement would take them. She and Zip made homes in the Kansas communities of Hays, Smith Center, Greensburg, Osborne, and Emporia, as well as Carbondale, Illinois. Upon their retirement, they enjoyed spending the winter months in Arizona camping communities where they made friendships with other retirees.

A talented quilter and seamstress, Margo was also a card player with a special fondness for “hand &amp; foot.” She and Zip also enjoyed motorcycling and camping with their children and friends in Colorado. Then later, after moving to Idaho, they were frequent visitors to Yellowstone National Park and its surrounding area of which they often described the landscape as “good-looking country.” Their love for this area took them along a road where they discovered a building lot for sale, and although Zip was not quite ready to part with his money, Margo was determined to spend her share. So, they built their Zinszer Family Cabin outside of Island Park, Idaho in 1994, a place where they loved spending their retirement summers, and making lasting memories with family and with friends. Margo will be missed by those who loved her, but we are grateful that she is now free of her struggles with pain and diabetes.

Margo is survived by her three children, daughter Kimberly Stapp and husband Gary of Tyler, Texas, son Randy Zinszer and wife Cheryl of Flower Mound, Texas, and son Shawn Zinszer and wife Kori of Jacksonville, Florida; seven grandchildren, Lacey Stapp, Taylor Stapp and wife Jessie, Riley Zinszer, Carly Zinszer, Brennan Zinszer, Dallon Zinszer, and Kelsey Zinszer; and great-grandson Luke Stapp; two sisters, Girleen Winternheimer and Dorothy Swanson, both of Wadesville, Indiana, and a brother, Eugene Matlock.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hans “Zip” Zinszer, her parents, and infant brother Billy Brown Matlock.

Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2023 in Mt. Allen Cemetery, Hays, where her ashes with be laid to rest next to her beloved Zip. Services are in the care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. 

Condolences and memories of Margo may be shared with her family at <a href="https://www.haysmemorial.com/obituary/Margo-Zinszer">www.haysmemorial.com</a>.

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 </figure>November 23, 1941 - August 25, 2022<a href="https://www.haysmemorial.com/obituary/Margo-Zinszer">https://www.haysmemorial.com/obituary/Margo-Zinszer</a>Margo L. Zinszer of Tyler, Texas passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022. She was 80 years old.Margaret Louise was born November 23, 1941 in Duck River, Tennessee, the daughter of Fred Kenneth and Mary Ruth (Davidson) Matlock. In 1959, as a young woman working at a Humpty Dumpty Drive-In located in Evansville, Indiana, she met Zip, an Army paratrooper on his weekend furlough with the 101st Airborne in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Quickly, Margo and her best friend, Phyllis, arranged a double date with Zip and his Army comrade. However, as Margo frequently enjoyed telling, this double date paired Zip with Phyllis, not with her! So, fate had other plans, and Margo and Zip were married on April 16, 1960 in Parkers Settlement, Indiana. They celebrated 60 years of marriage in 2020. He preceded her in death on June 5, 2020.Prior to moving to Tyler, Texas in 2018, Zip and Margo lived in Pocatello, Idaho for 31 years. In the first years of their marriage Margo was an Army wife, but was also a loving mother and a homemaker. She also worked outside the home as a saleswoman for various retail stores, then later retiring as a bank teller for US Bank in Pocatello. She enjoyed conversation and seemed to never know a stranger she didn’t like, making good friends in all the places Zip’s career and their retirement would take them. She and Zip made homes in the Kansas communities of Hays, Smith Center, Greensburg, Osborne, and Emporia, as well as Carbondale, Illinois. Upon their retirement, they enjoyed spending the winter months in Arizona camping communities where they made friendships with other retirees.A talented quilter and seamstress, Margo was also a card player with a special fondness for “hand &amp; foot.” She and Zip also enjoyed motorcycling and camping with their children and friends in Colorado. Then later, after moving to Idaho, they were frequent visitors to Yellowstone National Park and its surrounding area of which they often described the landscape as “good-looking country.” Their love for this area took them along a road where they discovered a building lot for sale, and although Zip was not quite ready to part with his money, Margo was determined to spend her share. So, they built their Zinszer Family Cabin outside of Island Park, Idaho in 1994, a place where they loved spending their retirement summers, and making lasting memories with family and with friends. Margo will be missed by those who loved her, but we are grateful that she is now free of her struggles with pain and diabetes.Margo is survived by her three children, daughter Kimberly Stapp and husband Gary of Tyler, Texas, son Randy Zinszer and wife Cheryl of Flower Mound, Texas, and son Shawn Zinszer and wife Kori of Jacksonville, Florida; seven grandchildren, Lacey Stapp, Taylor Stapp and wife Jessie, Riley Zinszer, Carly Zinszer, Brennan Zinszer, Dallon Zinszer, and Kelsey Zinszer; and great-grandson Luke Stapp; two sisters, Girleen Winternheimer and Dorothy Swanson, both of Wadesville, Indiana, and a brother, Eugene Matlock.She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hans “Zip” Zinszer, her parents, and infant brother Billy Brown Matlock.Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2023 in Mt. Allen Cemetery, Hays, where her ashes with be laid to rest next to her beloved Zip. Services are in the care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Condolences and memories of Margo may be shared with her family at <a href="https://www.haysmemorial.com/obituary/Margo-Zinszer">www.haysmemorial.com</a>.

 Margo Zinszer

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Lewis Eugene Semmel passed away on May 22, 2023 at his home in Lamar, Colorado at the age of 85.&nbsp; He was born on January 22, 1938 in Woodward, Oklahoma to Adolf and Mary (May) Semmel.

Lewis had owned and operated Scotty’s Body Shop, was a volunteer firefighter, drove the activity bus and a regular route for Scott Community Schools in Scott City, Kansas later moving to Goddard, Kansas where he drove a regular school bus route and was a camp host at Cheney Lake.&nbsp;

He is survived by five daughters, one adopted daughter, one foster son, three siblings, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including Monty and Marsha Turley and their family who provided care for Lewis for the last several years.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. CST at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home with Pastor Don Williams officiating.

Inurnment will follow at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

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<h2>Lewis Semmel, Lamar, CO</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.priceandsons.com/obituaries/lewis-semmel">https://www.priceandsons.com/obituaries/lewis-semmel</a>January 22, 1938 - May 22, 2023Lewis Eugene Semmel passed away on May 22, 2023 at his home in Lamar, Colorado at the age of 85.&nbsp; He was born on January 22, 1938 in Woodward, Oklahoma to Adolf and Mary (May) Semmel.Lewis had owned and operated Scotty’s Body Shop, was a volunteer firefighter, drove the activity bus and a regular route for Scott Community Schools in Scott City, Kansas later moving to Goddard, Kansas where he drove a regular school bus route and was a camp host at Cheney Lake.&nbsp;He is survived by five daughters, one adopted daughter, one foster son, three siblings, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including Monty and Marsha Turley and their family who provided care for Lewis for the last several years.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. CST at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home with Pastor Don Williams officiating.Inurnment will follow at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/0c6f1fa0-ef92-4e33-b633-571592dd12e3" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Lewis Semmel, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/0c6f1fa0-ef92-4e33-b633-571592dd12e3" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

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