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<h2>Brian P. Brommer</h2><a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/Brommer-Brian/5192895/">https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/Brommer-Brian/5192895/</a>May 31st, 1967 - May 8th, 2023No funeral details available.

Brian P. Brommer

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Henrietta Lorene (Ehrichs) Moden passed away on May 11, 2023, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, KS. She was born on January 12, 1937, to Bertha Alice (Tilton) Ehrichs and Henry Arthur Ehrichs in Hays, KS. As Henry had been killed in an auto accident the prior year, Bertha’s father, Elmer Tilton from Collyer, was with her at the time of Henrietta’s birth.

Henrietta “Henri” was raised in WaKeeney with her brothers, Ross Ehrichs and Marvin Martin, by her mother and stepfathers - James Martin, who passed when Henri was in high school, and then Miles Hubalek. She was active in the band and numerous school organizations and graduated from Trego Community High School with the Class of 1955.

Henri married Ernest Carpenter Moden “Ernie” on August 7, 1955, in WaKeeney, KS. 

She became a “farm wife” and raised their five children, Joleen, Sheryl, Eric, Lisa and Christine at the Moden family homestead. Henri was always busy with the kids’ 4-H, school projects, and served as a 4-H Club Leader and sponsor for many school activities. She also kept busy with the organizations she belonged to: First Methodist Church of WaKeeney, including church choir, Harmony Club, Big Creek Golf Course, TCLMH Auxiliary, TCHS Alumni Association, especially Class of 1955. As the grandchildren became active in school, sports, and 4-H, she was always there to cheer them on.

Henri enjoyed playing bridge, swimming, water aerobics, taking care of her yard, traveling to see family members, socializing with the golf ladies, and she loved her ladies’ birthday club lunches, and loved to talk. In 2003, she and Ernie became snowbirds and began traveling to Texas for a couple of months each year for golf and other activities. She wasn’t a great cook, but she made her kids’ clothing and made sure they learned how to swim.

Left to survive Henri is her son, Eric Moden (Juli) of WaKeeney; daughters Joleen Moden (Ron Bourland) of Pilot Point, TX, Sheryl Hillman (Stan) of WaKeeney, Lisa Moden of Whitesboro, TX, and Christine Deines (Dean) of Austin, TX; brother Marvin Martin (Jayne) of Minneapolis, KS; eight grandchildren: Levi Hillman (Ashley), Libby Kovarik (Wacey), Molly Moden, Miles Moden, Mitchel Kroeger (Meghan), Alise Gosselin (Brandon), Matthew Bourland (Kalyn), and Amanda Bourland; and seven great-grandchildren: Wyatt Hillman, Denton Kovarik, Ryan, Rori and Reverie Gosselin, and Lux and Westley Kroeger.

She is preceded in death by her parents and stepfathers; husband Ernie; and brother Ross Ehrichs.

Henri was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. Her love, her intelligence, her faith, and her compassion helped raise an amazing family, and impacted the lives of all who knew her. Whether life was dealing an easy hand or a difficult one, we all learned how to live with amazing grace, joy, and happiness. She will be remembered in love.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at WaKeeney United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the WaKeeney City Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the church.

Memorials are suggested to WaKeeney United Methodist Church or Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

<h2>Henrietta Lorene Moden, WaKeeney</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=27910716">https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=27910716</a>January 12, 1937 - May 11, 2023Henrietta Lorene (Ehrichs) Moden passed away on May 11, 2023, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, KS. She was born on January 12, 1937, to Bertha Alice (Tilton) Ehrichs and Henry Arthur Ehrichs in Hays, KS. As Henry had been killed in an auto accident the prior year, Bertha’s father, Elmer Tilton from Collyer, was with her at the time of Henrietta’s birth.Henrietta “Henri” was raised in WaKeeney with her brothers, Ross Ehrichs and Marvin Martin, by her mother and stepfathers - James Martin, who passed when Henri was in high school, and then Miles Hubalek. She was active in the band and numerous school organizations and graduated from Trego Community High School with the Class of 1955.Henri married Ernest Carpenter Moden “Ernie” on August 7, 1955, in WaKeeney, KS. She became a “farm wife” and raised their five children, Joleen, Sheryl, Eric, Lisa and Christine at the Moden family homestead. Henri was always busy with the kids’ 4-H, school projects, and served as a 4-H Club Leader and sponsor for many school activities. She also kept busy with the organizations she belonged to: First Methodist Church of WaKeeney, including church choir, Harmony Club, Big Creek Golf Course, TCLMH Auxiliary, TCHS Alumni Association, especially Class of 1955. As the grandchildren became active in school, sports, and 4-H, she was always there to cheer them on.Henri enjoyed playing bridge, swimming, water aerobics, taking care of her yard, traveling to see family members, socializing with the golf ladies, and she loved her ladies’ birthday club lunches, and loved to talk. In 2003, she and Ernie became snowbirds and began traveling to Texas for a couple of months each year for golf and other activities. She wasn’t a great cook, but she made her kids’ clothing and made sure they learned how to swim.Left to survive Henri is her son, Eric Moden (Juli) of WaKeeney; daughters Joleen Moden (Ron Bourland) of Pilot Point, TX, Sheryl Hillman (Stan) of WaKeeney, Lisa Moden of Whitesboro, TX, and Christine Deines (Dean) of Austin, TX; brother Marvin Martin (Jayne) of Minneapolis, KS; eight grandchildren: Levi Hillman (Ashley), Libby Kovarik (Wacey), Molly Moden, Miles Moden, Mitchel Kroeger (Meghan), Alise Gosselin (Brandon), Matthew Bourland (Kalyn), and Amanda Bourland; and seven great-grandchildren: Wyatt Hillman, Denton Kovarik, Ryan, Rori and Reverie Gosselin, and Lux and Westley Kroeger.She is preceded in death by her parents and stepfathers; husband Ernie; and brother Ross Ehrichs.Henri was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. Her love, her intelligence, her faith, and her compassion helped raise an amazing family, and impacted the lives of all who knew her. Whether life was dealing an easy hand or a difficult one, we all learned how to live with amazing grace, joy, and happiness. She will be remembered in love.A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at WaKeeney United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the WaKeeney City Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the church.Memorials are suggested to WaKeeney United Methodist Church or Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

Henrietta Lorene Moden

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LeRoy L. Sabata, 76, died Thursday, May 11, 2023, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. He was born January 22, 1947, in David City, Nebraska, the son of Joseph B. &amp; Alice E. (Koza) Sabata. LeRoy lived a big part of his life in eastern Nebraska where he grew up and attended schools.

He served and was stationed in Germany in the United States Army from 1965 to 1968 during the Vietnam War. 

On February 10, 1968, he married Connie J. Lawson in Vilseck, Germany. LeRoy and Connie moved to Garden City, Kansas in 1984, and has lived in Garden City since. LeRoy enjoyed farming and also had various hobbies including woodworking, traveling, camping, and watching western movies. He was an enthusiast of antique tractors and the military and loved the culture of the Native Americans. Survivors include three sons Lee R. and wife Jamie Sabata of Tuttle, Oklahoma, Marcus L. and wife Tammie Sabata of Omaha, Nebraska, and Joseph E. Sabata of Garden City, Kansas; his partner Liz Anderson of Holcomb, Kansas; a brother Russell Sabata of Nebraska; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

LeRoy is preceded in death by his wife Connie who died on November 11, 2006. He is also preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Marvin Sabata, Raymond Sabata, Lyle Sabata, and Kenny Sabata; and a sister Shirley Wittulski. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City, Kansas with Pastor Rick Beard officiating. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City with military graveside rites conducted by the Kansas Army National Guard and the American Legion District #8 Honor Guards. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City.

The family request memorials given to Wounded Warriors in care of the funeral home. 

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

<h2>LeRoy L. Sabata, Garden City</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com/memorials/Sabata-LeRoy/5193093/">https://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com/memorials/Sabata-LeRoy/5193093/</a>January 22nd, 1947 - May 11th, 2023LeRoy L. Sabata, 76, died Thursday, May 11, 2023, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. He was born January 22, 1947, in David City, Nebraska, the son of Joseph B. &amp; Alice E. (Koza) Sabata. LeRoy lived a big part of his life in eastern Nebraska where he grew up and attended schools. He served and was stationed in Germany in the United States Army from 1965 to 1968 during the Vietnam War. On February 10, 1968, he married Connie J. Lawson in Vilseck, Germany. LeRoy and Connie moved to Garden City, Kansas in 1984, and has lived in Garden City since. LeRoy enjoyed farming and also had various hobbies including woodworking, traveling, camping, and watching western movies. He was an enthusiast of antique tractors and the military and loved the culture of the Native Americans. Survivors include three sons Lee R. and wife Jamie Sabata of Tuttle, Oklahoma, Marcus L. and wife Tammie Sabata of Omaha, Nebraska, and Joseph E. Sabata of Garden City, Kansas; his partner Liz Anderson of Holcomb, Kansas; a brother Russell Sabata of Nebraska; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. LeRoy is preceded in death by his wife Connie who died on November 11, 2006. He is also preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Marvin Sabata, Raymond Sabata, Lyle Sabata, and Kenny Sabata; and a sister Shirley Wittulski. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City, Kansas with Pastor Rick Beard officiating. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City with military graveside rites conducted by the Kansas Army National Guard and the American Legion District #8 Honor Guards. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. The family request memorials given to Wounded Warriors in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

LeRoy L. Sabata

Agnes 'Aggie' (Stoecklein) Stueve, Great Bend

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Agnes “Aggie” (Stoecklein) Stueve, 85, passed away April 30, 2023, at Stoney Brook of Copperas Cove, TX.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was born on May 20, 1937, in Hoisington, KS, to Alexander Christopher and Anna Margaret (Wolf) Stoecklein. Her brothers would call her the cheerleader of their family as she was always cheerful and optimistic.

Aggie was a lifetime resident of Great Bend and graduated From GBHS in 1955.&nbsp;&nbsp;

After graduation she began work at Security State Bank as a teller and worked part-time at Scotty’s Grocery store on the corner of Adams and 10th.&nbsp;&nbsp;

It was there that a young man working for Halliburton would come in for his groceries, hang out reading magazines, and wait for moments between customers to visit with her.&nbsp;&nbsp;After many rejections, she finally said “yes” and on September 13, 1958, she married Kenneth B. Stueve at St. Patrick’s Church in Great Bend.&nbsp;&nbsp;They celebrated their 64th&nbsp;wedding anniversary last September.

Ken and Aggie raised three children, Susan, Vincent, and Steven.&nbsp;&nbsp;Home and family were the center of Aggie’s life.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her children remember her singing songs, playing basketball, making toys and doll clothes, playing cards and games, and teaching them to skate and ride bikes. 

After her children started grade school, she returned to Security State Bank and worked in the loan department with Gail Lupton and Tom Curtis until 1989.&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon retirement she worked at the Great Bend Senior Center and Great Bend Printing. 

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and her faith in God always sustained her.

She loved to cook and bake, and her family loved the goodies that came from her kitchen.&nbsp;&nbsp;Canning was a talent she perfected, and she was known for making especially good dill and bread and butter pickles.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She enjoyed bowling and was a 200 plus bowler participating in league bowling until the early 1970s.

Aggie stood on the shoulders of highly motivated, positive, hardworking parents and grandparents. She was the culmination of spirits that desired better lives for their children and children’s children, a trait she passed on to her children.&nbsp;&nbsp;There is no doubt she came from early Kansas pioneers who possessed a deep desire for the freedoms of this country and a deep faith in God.

Survivors include daughter Susan Tyson (Kim) of Copperas Cove, TX;&nbsp;&nbsp;and son Vincent Stueve (Holly) of Round Rock, TX; eight grandchildren, Dustain Stueve (Susan), Sallie Stueve, Trista Taylor (Ty), Augustus Stueve (Kristen), Matthew Leach, Nicholas Tyson (Alexis), Rose Stueve and Wyatt Stueve; five great-grandchildren, Graede, Brooks and Regaen Taylor, Peyton Wells and Kami Stueve; and sister-in-law, Carolyn Rowland (Robert), and sister-in-law Karen Kuzelka (Mike).&nbsp;&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth; her parents; brothers Virgil, Eddie, Lester, Ted, and Jerry; sisters Florine Stoecklein, Virginia Shawn, Theresa Mortimer, and Esther Staub; granddaughter Tacoa Lee Stueve; and son Steven Stueve.

Visitation will be held from 1:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, May 19, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor SharonCuster presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery.&nbsp;

Aggie truly enjoyed working at the Great Bend Senior Center, and until the day she passed thought she was still working there serving the senior citizens in Great Bend. 

The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Great Bend Senior Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Agnes "Aggie" (Stoecklein) Stueve, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/agnes-aggie-stueve/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

<h2>Agnes 'Aggie' (Stoecklein) Stueve, Great Bend</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/agnes-aggie-stueve?fh_id=10931">https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/agnes-aggie-stueve?fh_id=10931</a>May 20, April 30, 2023Agnes “Aggie” (Stoecklein) Stueve, 85, passed away April 30, 2023, at Stoney Brook of Copperas Cove, TX.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was born on May 20, 1937, in Hoisington, KS, to Alexander Christopher and Anna Margaret (Wolf) Stoecklein. Her brothers would call her the cheerleader of their family as she was always cheerful and optimistic.Aggie was a lifetime resident of Great Bend and graduated From GBHS in 1955.&nbsp;&nbsp;After graduation she began work at Security State Bank as a teller and worked part-time at Scotty’s Grocery store on the corner of Adams and 10th.&nbsp;&nbsp;It was there that a young man working for Halliburton would come in for his groceries, hang out reading magazines, and wait for moments between customers to visit with her.&nbsp;&nbsp;After many rejections, she finally said “yes” and on September 13, 1958, she married Kenneth B. Stueve at St. Patrick’s Church in Great Bend.&nbsp;&nbsp;They celebrated their 64th&nbsp;wedding anniversary last September.Ken and Aggie raised three children, Susan, Vincent, and Steven.&nbsp;&nbsp;Home and family were the center of Aggie’s life.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her children remember her singing songs, playing basketball, making toys and doll clothes, playing cards and games, and teaching them to skate and ride bikes. After her children started grade school, she returned to Security State Bank and worked in the loan department with Gail Lupton and Tom Curtis until 1989.&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon retirement she worked at the Great Bend Senior Center and Great Bend Printing. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and her faith in God always sustained her.She loved to cook and bake, and her family loved the goodies that came from her kitchen.&nbsp;&nbsp;Canning was a talent she perfected, and she was known for making especially good dill and bread and butter pickles.&nbsp;&nbsp;She enjoyed bowling and was a 200 plus bowler participating in league bowling until the early 1970s.Aggie stood on the shoulders of highly motivated, positive, hardworking parents and grandparents. She was the culmination of spirits that desired better lives for their children and children’s children, a trait she passed on to her children.&nbsp;&nbsp;There is no doubt she came from early Kansas pioneers who possessed a deep desire for the freedoms of this country and a deep faith in God.Survivors include daughter Susan Tyson (Kim) of Copperas Cove, TX;&nbsp;&nbsp;and son Vincent Stueve (Holly) of Round Rock, TX; eight grandchildren, Dustain Stueve (Susan), Sallie Stueve, Trista Taylor (Ty), Augustus Stueve (Kristen), Matthew Leach, Nicholas Tyson (Alexis), Rose Stueve and Wyatt Stueve; five great-grandchildren, Graede, Brooks and Regaen Taylor, Peyton Wells and Kami Stueve; and sister-in-law, Carolyn Rowland (Robert), and sister-in-law Karen Kuzelka (Mike).&nbsp;&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth; her parents; brothers Virgil, Eddie, Lester, Ted, and Jerry; sisters Florine Stoecklein, Virginia Shawn, Theresa Mortimer, and Esther Staub; granddaughter Tacoa Lee Stueve; and son Steven Stueve.Visitation will be held from 1:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, May 19, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor SharonCuster presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery.&nbsp;Aggie truly enjoyed working at the Great Bend Senior Center, and until the day she passed thought she was still working there serving the senior citizens in Great Bend. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Great Bend Senior Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Agnes "Aggie" (Stoecklein) Stueve, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/agnes-aggie-stueve/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Agnes 'Aggie' (Stoecklein) Stueve

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Alex Michael Beneke, one month, 10 days, passed away May 9, 2023, at the University of Kansas Health System – Great Bend campus. He was born on March 29, 2023, in Great Bend, to Jarod and Kristal (White) Beneke.

Baby Alex was dearly loved and treasured by his family. He was their little bundle of joy.

Survivors include his father and mother, Jarod and Kristal, and siblings&nbsp; Makinzie Beneke,&nbsp;Wyatt White,&nbsp;Mackenzie White,&nbsp;and Alyanna Beneke, and Grandma Pat White, all of the home; Grandpa and Grandma Tracy and Kathy Groth of Inman; Uncle, Aunt and family John and Jenna Buckman of Ottawa, Aunt Uncle and family Pam and Mike Prescott of Larned, Aunt, Uncle and family Sandy and Brady Gross of La Crosse, and Uncle, Aunt and family, John and Nicci Medina of Sand Springs, Oklahoma.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, May 19, 2023, at Community Christian Church, 253 NE 30 Rd., Great Bend, Kan., with Pastor John Hembree presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend. 

Memorials have been designated to the Alex Beneke Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;

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 </figure><a href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/alex-beneke?fh_id=10931">https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/alex-beneke?fh_id=10931</a>March 29, 2023- May 9, 2023Alex Michael Beneke, one month, 10 days, passed away May 9, 2023, at the University of Kansas Health System – Great Bend campus. He was born on March 29, 2023, in Great Bend, to Jarod and Kristal (White) Beneke.Baby Alex was dearly loved and treasured by his family. He was their little bundle of joy.Survivors include his father and mother, Jarod and Kristal, and siblings&nbsp; Makinzie Beneke,&nbsp;Wyatt White,&nbsp;Mackenzie White,&nbsp;and Alyanna Beneke, and Grandma Pat White, all of the home; Grandpa and Grandma Tracy and Kathy Groth of Inman; Uncle, Aunt and family John and Jenna Buckman of Ottawa, Aunt Uncle and family Pam and Mike Prescott of Larned, Aunt, Uncle and family Sandy and Brady Gross of La Crosse, and Uncle, Aunt and family, John and Nicci Medina of Sand Springs, Oklahoma.&nbsp;Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, May 19, 2023, at Community Christian Church, 253 NE 30 Rd., Great Bend, Kan., with Pastor John Hembree presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to the Alex Beneke Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Alex Michael Beneke, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/alex-beneke/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Alex Michael Beneke

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Kenneth W. Sidles, after a long life and a brief illness, passed away on March 8, 2023 at his home in Robson Ranch, Arizona. He was born on the family farm in Gove County, KS on December 1, 1934. 

He attended Grinnell and Colby elementary schools until his family moved to Salina, Kansas in 1948. He graduated from Washington High School, now Salina High, in 1952. He attended Brown-Mackie Business School and the University of Minnesota. 

He began his life long career in the flour milling industry in Salina with International Milling Company. He continued his career with Nebraska Consolidated Flour Mills now ConAgra Foods, retiring as vice president of milling operations.

Ken had a forever interest in cars and bought his first car, a Model T Ford, when he was eleven years old. He earned the money for the Model T by setting pins and sweeping up at the local bowling alley. He wasn’t old enough to drive but he owned a car!

Preceding him in death were his parents Ruth and Clarence Sidles, brothers Bill Sidles, Salina and Dick Sidles, Durant, OK, brothers-in-law Bob Johnson, McDonald, KS and Dave Oltman, Salina, his first wife Donna Robinson, Greenville, TX and his grandson Mark Arno Casey, Anacortes, WA.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Joan Windscheffel Sidles, Smith Center, KS and Robson Ranch, AZ; his sisters Helen Johnson, McDonald, Ks and Sherri Oltman, (Eric Monasmith) Salina; daughters Cyndi Sidles (Brett Fay), Washington, UT, Darla Sidles (Mark Collins), Estes Park, CO, Cynthia Casey Pleet (Jeff Pleet), Anacortes, WA., and Sheryl Houston (Dennis Houston), Honey Creek, IA; granddaughters Brenna Casey, Bothell, WA and Helena Pleet, Anacortes, WA; grandsons Ryan Houston, Fort Gordon, GA and Jack Houston, Twentynine Palms, CA. Ken is also survived by his much loved standard schnauzer dogs April and Kali whom he called his “kids.”

Ken’s grandson, Mark Arno Casey, was a student at Skagit Valley College when he passed away very unexpectedly in 2015. School was challenging for Mark but he worked hard and excelled. He was often called upon to help other struggling students. The family established a scholarship fund to honor Mark and to help other struggling students continue their education.

If you would like to honor Ken and Mark, you can make a memorial contribution to: Mark Arno Casey Memorial Scholarship at Rentschler Family Mortuaries, Smith Center KS 66967 or make it directly to: Mark Arno Casey Memorial Scholarship, Skagit Valley College Foundation, 2405 E. College Way, Mt. Vernon, WA 98273.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Kenneth-W.-Sidles?obId=27731333#/celebrationWall">https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Kenneth-W.-Sidles?obId=27731333#/celebrationWall</a>December 1, 1934 - March 8, 2023Kenneth W. Sidles, after a long life and a brief illness, passed away on March 8, 2023 at his home in Robson Ranch, Arizona. He was born on the family farm in Gove County, KS on December 1, 1934. He attended Grinnell and Colby elementary schools until his family moved to Salina, Kansas in 1948. He graduated from Washington High School, now Salina High, in 1952. He attended Brown-Mackie Business School and the University of Minnesota. He began his life long career in the flour milling industry in Salina with International Milling Company. He continued his career with Nebraska Consolidated Flour Mills now ConAgra Foods, retiring as vice president of milling operations.Ken had a forever interest in cars and bought his first car, a Model T Ford, when he was eleven years old. He earned the money for the Model T by setting pins and sweeping up at the local bowling alley. He wasn’t old enough to drive but he owned a car!Preceding him in death were his parents Ruth and Clarence Sidles, brothers Bill Sidles, Salina and Dick Sidles, Durant, OK, brothers-in-law Bob Johnson, McDonald, KS and Dave Oltman, Salina, his first wife Donna Robinson, Greenville, TX and his grandson Mark Arno Casey, Anacortes, WA.He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Joan Windscheffel Sidles, Smith Center, KS and Robson Ranch, AZ; his sisters Helen Johnson, McDonald, Ks and Sherri Oltman, (Eric Monasmith) Salina; daughters Cyndi Sidles (Brett Fay), Washington, UT, Darla Sidles (Mark Collins), Estes Park, CO, Cynthia Casey Pleet (Jeff Pleet), Anacortes, WA., and Sheryl Houston (Dennis Houston), Honey Creek, IA; granddaughters Brenna Casey, Bothell, WA and Helena Pleet, Anacortes, WA; grandsons Ryan Houston, Fort Gordon, GA and Jack Houston, Twentynine Palms, CA. Ken is also survived by his much loved standard schnauzer dogs April and Kali whom he called his “kids.”Memorial:Ken’s grandson, Mark Arno Casey, was a student at Skagit Valley College when he passed away very unexpectedly in 2015. School was challenging for Mark but he worked hard and excelled. He was often called upon to help other struggling students. The family established a scholarship fund to honor Mark and to help other struggling students continue their education.If you would like to honor Ken and Mark, you can make a memorial contribution to: Mark Arno Casey Memorial Scholarship at Rentschler Family Mortuaries, Smith Center KS 66967 or make it directly to: Mark Arno Casey Memorial Scholarship, Skagit Valley College Foundation, 2405 E. College Way, Mt. Vernon, WA 98273.To send flowers to the family of Kenneth, please&nbsp;<a href="http://simmonsrentschler-mortuary.tributestore.com/?oId=27731333&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.837611060.1682956848:GS1.1.1683901739.18.0.1683901744.55.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

Kenneth W. Sidles

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Eldon “Stub” Martin, 89, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Smith Center Health and Rehab, Smith Center, KS. Stub was born February 23, 1934, in the Hawkeye township, Osborne, KS, the son of Joseph and Stella (Johnson) Martin.&nbsp;

On February 12, 1954, he married Beverly A. Kelley in Kensington, KS, to this union they were blessed with four children, Jeff, Rick, Linda and Mitch. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Beverly, son Jeff Martin, two grandsons, Adam, and Brian Martin, four brothers, Ormal, Kenneth, Leland and Bernard Martin and three sisters, Fleta Collicot, Letha Barret and Marilyn Nichols. Stub is survived by his three children, Rick (Tishia) Martin of Derby, Linda Carswell of Smith Center and Mitch Martin of Smith Center; daughter-in-law, Lydia Martin of Grand Junction, CO; sister, Bernadine Duntz of Smith Center; seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A celebration of Stub’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 13, 2023, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center with Pastor Lance McDowell officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, KS.

Memorials may be given to Angelman Syndrome Foundation and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>Eldon K. 'Stub' Martin</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="http://www.allfaithsfuneralchapel.com/lifestory/farm01/home.html?Year=2023&amp;Month=5&amp;Day=9&amp;FirstName=Eldon+%22Stub%22&amp;LastName=Martin">http://www.allfaithsfuneralchapel.com/lifestory/farm01/home.html?Year=2023&amp;Month=5&amp;Day=9&amp;FirstName=Eldon+%22Stub%22&amp;LastName=Martin</a>February 23, 1934 -&nbsp;May 9, 2023Eldon “Stub” Martin, 89, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Smith Center Health and Rehab, Smith Center, KS. Stub was born February 23, 1934, in the Hawkeye township, Osborne, KS, the son of Joseph and Stella (Johnson) Martin.&nbsp; On February 12, 1954, he married Beverly A. Kelley in Kensington, KS, to this union they were blessed with four children, Jeff, Rick, Linda and Mitch. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Beverly, son Jeff Martin, two grandsons, Adam, and Brian Martin, four brothers, Ormal, Kenneth, Leland and Bernard Martin and three sisters, Fleta Collicot, Letha Barret and Marilyn Nichols. Stub is survived by his three children, Rick (Tishia) Martin of Derby, Linda Carswell of Smith Center and Mitch Martin of Smith Center; daughter-in-law, Lydia Martin of Grand Junction, CO; sister, Bernadine Duntz of Smith Center; seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A celebration of Stub’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 13, 2023, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center with Pastor Lance McDowell officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, KS. Memorials may be given to Angelman Syndrome Foundation and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Eldon K. 'Stub' Martin

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On May 10, 2023, Kathleen Susan McKown of Ulysses KS, passed away at the age of 73 in Wichita, KS. Kathy was born to TJ and Margaret Armstrong on 8/8/1949, in Wichita, KS, the 2nd of 13 children. She was raised in Mulvane, KS and became a registered nurse, moving to Ulysses, KS in 1975. Kathy stayed very busy in her adult life with four kids to raise, her nursing career, and her hobbies. Over the years she worked at Western Prairie Care Home, taught CNA classes, was the school nurse for USD 214, Grant County Health Department, and worked at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital.

She was a member of Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church and enjoyed teaching classes about her faith as well as singing in the choir. 

She also loved to bake and sew, often using her expertise in these areas for donations to the annual Bizarre at church, for different fundraisers, and her kids’ special events. When Kathy wasn’t busy with one of these activities, she spent her time reading or enjoying Disney movies, westerns, and musicals with her kids. Kathy’s life changed dramatically on January 10, 1997, when she had a debilitating stroke and was never able to work again. Although she lost her ability to do many of the things she loved, she was able to continually spread joy and touch hearts with her positive attitude, loving heart, and orneriness. Kathy is preceded in death by her son Damien Christopher; parents TJ and Margaret Armstrong; brother-in-law, Willis Musick; brother, Tim Armstrong; and sister Becky Ramsey. She is survived by her daughters Denise and Tommy Yorkman, Margaret and Tim Nightengale, Niki and Jerry Bowhay, and her son, Sean and Robyn McKown; and seven grandchildren, Megan and Ryan Nightengale, Randi and Braden Leiker, Chandler and Averi Kate McKown, and Eli McKown. Also survived by brothers Tom (Terri), John (Marsha), Jerry, Jim (Denise), Denis (Paula), and brother-in-law Ralph Ramsey; sisters Terry (Ron) Ast, Sherry Smith, Mollie Grill, Micki Armstrong, and Peggy Armstrong, and many nieces and nephews. To know Kathy was to love her and she will be greatly missed. Her children are at peace knowing that she has joined their brother and family members in Heaven, celebrating her arrival and singing praises to her Lord, Jesus Christ. Kathy’s children would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to so many for all the support you have given us over the last 26 years. Words cannot express our overwhelming gratitude to our family, friends, and community. Reflection Living Indian Hills was the perfect place for Kathy these last couple of years. She was happy until the end. Phoenix Home Care &amp; Hospice was fabulous with her and our family as we transitioned through her final stages of life. Kathy’s rosary will be Friday, May 19, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. with funeral mass following at 10:00 a.m. at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ulysses KS with Reverend Charles Sewiert officiating. She will be inurned in her final resting place, with her son and parents in Mulvane KS at a later date.

In lieu of flowers/plants, please consider donating to the Father John Scholarship Fund at Mary Queen of Peace Church, Phoenix Home Care &amp; Hospice, or any other charity of your choice. Kathy’s children do not have her green thumb! 

Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>Kathleen Susan McKown, Ulysses</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683903196850.png" alt="Kathleen Susan McKown" />
 <figcaption>Kathleen Susan McKown</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com/memorials/kathleen-mckown/5192288/index.php">https://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com/memorials/kathleen-mckown/5192288/index.php</a>August 8th, 1949 - May 10th, 2023On May 10, 2023, Kathleen Susan McKown of Ulysses KS, passed away at the age of 73 in Wichita, KS. Kathy was born to TJ and Margaret Armstrong on 8/8/1949, in Wichita, KS, the 2nd of 13 children. She was raised in Mulvane, KS and became a registered nurse, moving to Ulysses, KS in 1975. Kathy stayed very busy in her adult life with four kids to raise, her nursing career, and her hobbies. Over the years she worked at Western Prairie Care Home, taught CNA classes, was the school nurse for USD 214, Grant County Health Department, and worked at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church and enjoyed teaching classes about her faith as well as singing in the choir. She also loved to bake and sew, often using her expertise in these areas for donations to the annual Bizarre at church, for different fundraisers, and her kids’ special events. When Kathy wasn’t busy with one of these activities, she spent her time reading or enjoying Disney movies, westerns, and musicals with her kids. Kathy’s life changed dramatically on January 10, 1997, when she had a debilitating stroke and was never able to work again. Although she lost her ability to do many of the things she loved, she was able to continually spread joy and touch hearts with her positive attitude, loving heart, and orneriness. Kathy is preceded in death by her son Damien Christopher; parents TJ and Margaret Armstrong; brother-in-law, Willis Musick; brother, Tim Armstrong; and sister Becky Ramsey. She is survived by her daughters Denise and Tommy Yorkman, Margaret and Tim Nightengale, Niki and Jerry Bowhay, and her son, Sean and Robyn McKown; and seven grandchildren, Megan and Ryan Nightengale, Randi and Braden Leiker, Chandler and Averi Kate McKown, and Eli McKown. Also survived by brothers Tom (Terri), John (Marsha), Jerry, Jim (Denise), Denis (Paula), and brother-in-law Ralph Ramsey; sisters Terry (Ron) Ast, Sherry Smith, Mollie Grill, Micki Armstrong, and Peggy Armstrong, and many nieces and nephews. To know Kathy was to love her and she will be greatly missed. Her children are at peace knowing that she has joined their brother and family members in Heaven, celebrating her arrival and singing praises to her Lord, Jesus Christ. Kathy’s children would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to so many for all the support you have given us over the last 26 years. Words cannot express our overwhelming gratitude to our family, friends, and community. Reflection Living Indian Hills was the perfect place for Kathy these last couple of years. She was happy until the end. Phoenix Home Care &amp; Hospice was fabulous with her and our family as we transitioned through her final stages of life. Kathy’s rosary will be Friday, May 19, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. with funeral mass following at 10:00 a.m. at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ulysses KS with Reverend Charles Sewiert officiating. She will be inurned in her final resting place, with her son and parents in Mulvane KS at a later date. In lieu of flowers/plants, please consider donating to the Father John Scholarship Fund at Mary Queen of Peace Church, Phoenix Home Care &amp; Hospice, or any other charity of your choice. Kathy’s children do not have her green thumb! Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kathleen Susan McKown

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&nbsp;DIGHTON - In loving memory of our mother, Joyce Elaine Keller, who passed away on September 26, 2022. She was born on June 7, 1934 in Dighton, the daughter of Lawrence and Hannah Anderson. After graduating from Dighton High School in 1952, she moved to Denver, Colorado where she stayed with her oldest brother- Bill.

She soon found a job where she met and married our father, Lloyd Keller. She retired from JCPenny in 1996 after close to 30 years with the company. She loved spending time with her family, reading, playing card games and tending to her flowers. Joyce was a loving and supportive mother to her four children, Sherri, Marta, Cindy and Neil, 10 grandchildren, Christina, Jennifer, Michael, Michele, Kelly, Ean, Cassandra, Andrew, Stephanie and Nicholas, 11 great-grandchildren, Autumn, Sierra, Conner, Hannah, Alyssa, Jack, Henry, Sydney, Lucie, Ryder and Winter, and brothers Bill Anderson of Denver and Jerry Anderson of Cimarron. Graveside service will be at noon on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Dighton Memorial Cemetery on her parents' lot.

Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com. She was much loved by her family and will be deeply missed.

<h2>Joyce Elaine Keller</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683902960398.png" alt="Joyce Elaine Keller" />
 <figcaption>Joyce Elaine Keller</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com/memorials/joyce--keller/5190638/index.php">https://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com/memorials/joyce--keller/5190638/index.php</a>June 7th, 1934 - September 26th, 2022&nbsp;DIGHTON - In loving memory of our mother, Joyce Elaine Keller, who passed away on September 26, 2022. She was born on June 7, 1934 in Dighton, the daughter of Lawrence and Hannah Anderson. After graduating from Dighton High School in 1952, she moved to Denver, Colorado where she stayed with her oldest brother- Bill. She soon found a job where she met and married our father, Lloyd Keller. She retired from JCPenny in 1996 after close to 30 years with the company. She loved spending time with her family, reading, playing card games and tending to her flowers. Joyce was a loving and supportive mother to her four children, Sherri, Marta, Cindy and Neil, 10 grandchildren, Christina, Jennifer, Michael, Michele, Kelly, Ean, Cassandra, Andrew, Stephanie and Nicholas, 11 great-grandchildren, Autumn, Sierra, Conner, Hannah, Alyssa, Jack, Henry, Sydney, Lucie, Ryder and Winter, and brothers Bill Anderson of Denver and Jerry Anderson of Cimarron. Graveside service will be at noon on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Dighton Memorial Cemetery on her parents' lot. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com. She was much loved by her family and will be deeply missed.

Joyce Elaine Keller

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&nbsp; Betty J. Sperry, 93, died Tuesday April 11, 2023 at Garden Valley Retirement Village in Garden City, Kansas. She was born December 19, 1929 in Chillicothe, Missouri; the daughter of Delbert Earnest and Georgia Geneva (Rosson) Frizzell. On a vacation to visit family here in Garden City she met Gerald and decided this is where she would stay. On April 17, 1948 she married Gerald Roy Sperry in Raton, New Mexico. The two of them enjoyed traveling in their motorhome together down to Mission, Texas and were long time members of the Good Sam Club. Betty was kind hearted and caring; she took great pride in her yard and spent many hours outside working on her lawn and garden. She also enjoyed bowling with her sister Peggy, painting ceramics, and had quite a knack for dog grooming. Survivors include her children Steve (Joycelyn) Sperry of Blossom, Texas; Nanette (Larry) Mishler of Scammon, Kansas; and Brian (Janeine) Sperry of Garden City, Kansas; grandchildren Shaliss (Mark) Anthony, Sharise Sperry, Britney Hunsberger, Kaylen Hunsberger, Justin (Joy) Sperry, Brandon Boyd, Ronnie Harmon, Donnie Harmon, Tommie Harmon, and Joe Sperry; 20 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren; brother Garland Frizzell of Dayton, Ohio, sister Cheryl Unruh of Deerfield, Kansas, half-brothers Wayne Frizzell and James Frizzell. She is preceded in death by her husband Gerald Sperry, sister Peggy, and her parents Delbert and Georgia Frizzell. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday May 13, 2023 in Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Betty Sperry Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home.

Condolences may be posted by visiting www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.

<h2>Betty J. Sperry</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683902721109.png" alt="Betty J. Sperry" />
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 </figure><a href="https://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com/memorials/betty-sperry/5177690/index.php">https://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com/memorials/betty-sperry/5177690/index.php</a>December 19th, 1929 - April 11th, 2023&nbsp; Betty J. Sperry, 93, died Tuesday April 11, 2023 at Garden Valley Retirement Village in Garden City, Kansas. She was born December 19, 1929 in Chillicothe, Missouri; the daughter of Delbert Earnest and Georgia Geneva (Rosson) Frizzell. On a vacation to visit family here in Garden City she met Gerald and decided this is where she would stay. On April 17, 1948 she married Gerald Roy Sperry in Raton, New Mexico. The two of them enjoyed traveling in their motorhome together down to Mission, Texas and were long time members of the Good Sam Club. Betty was kind hearted and caring; she took great pride in her yard and spent many hours outside working on her lawn and garden. She also enjoyed bowling with her sister Peggy, painting ceramics, and had quite a knack for dog grooming. Survivors include her children Steve (Joycelyn) Sperry of Blossom, Texas; Nanette (Larry) Mishler of Scammon, Kansas; and Brian (Janeine) Sperry of Garden City, Kansas; grandchildren Shaliss (Mark) Anthony, Sharise Sperry, Britney Hunsberger, Kaylen Hunsberger, Justin (Joy) Sperry, Brandon Boyd, Ronnie Harmon, Donnie Harmon, Tommie Harmon, and Joe Sperry; 20 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren; brother Garland Frizzell of Dayton, Ohio, sister Cheryl Unruh of Deerfield, Kansas, half-brothers Wayne Frizzell and James Frizzell. She is preceded in death by her husband Gerald Sperry, sister Peggy, and her parents Delbert and Georgia Frizzell. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday May 13, 2023 in Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Betty Sperry Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted by visiting www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.

Betty J. Sperry

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Susan Dee Thomson, 72, of Norton, KS passed away on May 9, 2023 at the Norton County Hospital. She was born April 21, 1951 in Norton to Doyle and Audrey (Biesterfeld) Quenzer.

Susan grew up in Norton and was a 1969 graduate of Norton Community High School. 

On April 2, 1969 she married Elwood LeRoy Thomson at the United Methodist Church in Clayton. 

She worked for Norton Appliance and Furniture for many years and then worked at High Plains Mental Health until her retirement.

Susan enjoyed researching genealogy and scrapbooking, many of her family members have been gifted large scrapbooks full of memories. She loved going to coffee with her friends and playing Bunko. Susan was always laughing, usually because she was joking around with someone, but there was no doubt that she would tell you exactly what her thoughts were. 

Most of all, Susan loved being with her family. One of her greatest joys was attending her grandchildren and great grandchildren’s events.

Susan was preceded in death by her parents; husband Elwood; infant grandson Lucas Nelson; sister Doylene Foreman and brother Michael Quenzer. 

She is survived by her children Troy Michael Thomson of Norton, James Doyle Thomson of Yuma, CO, and Rachelle Ann (Jason) Glendening of Phillipsburg; sister Patrice Chard of Norton; grandchildren Brett (Lacey Richardson) Thomson, Alyssa (Adam) Gobber, Caren (Blaine) Worcester, Madalyn (Devon) Ghumm, Claudia Nelson, Jaxon Glendening, Jonathan, Christian, Riley, and Layla Thomson; great-grandchildren Jaycie Richardson, Ailee and Abel Gobber, Ava and Emberly Worcester, and Boone Ghumm; sisters-in-law Julia Quenzer and Melissa (Jerry) Chambers; brothers-in-law Eldon Foreman and Terry (Sharon) Smothers; and many other family members and friends.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 15, 2023 at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Norton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan Thomson Memorial Fund and sent in care of 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=27901101&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.531510556.1682958644:GS1.1.1683822554.9.1.1683822776.53.0.0&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=27901101&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.531510556.1682958644:GS1.1.1683822554.9.1.1683822776.53.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Susan, please&nbsp;<a href="http://plumergobber-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=27901101&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.531510556.1682958644:GS1.1.1683822554.9.1.1683822776.53.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

<h2>Susan Dee Thomson, Norton</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683902627633.jpeg" alt="Susan Dee Thomson" />
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 </figure><a href="https://www.plumergobber.com/obituaries/Susan-Dee-Thomson?obId=27901101#/celebrationWall">https://www.plumergobber.com/obituaries/Susan-Dee-Thomson?obId=27901101#/celebrationWall</a>April 21, 1951 - May 9, 2023Susan Dee Thomson, 72, of Norton, KS passed away on May 9, 2023 at the Norton County Hospital. She was born April 21, 1951 in Norton to Doyle and Audrey (Biesterfeld) Quenzer.Susan grew up in Norton and was a 1969 graduate of Norton Community High School. On April 2, 1969 she married Elwood LeRoy Thomson at the United Methodist Church in Clayton. She worked for Norton Appliance and Furniture for many years and then worked at High Plains Mental Health until her retirement.Susan enjoyed researching genealogy and scrapbooking, many of her family members have been gifted large scrapbooks full of memories. She loved going to coffee with her friends and playing Bunko. Susan was always laughing, usually because she was joking around with someone, but there was no doubt that she would tell you exactly what her thoughts were. Most of all, Susan loved being with her family. One of her greatest joys was attending her grandchildren and great grandchildren’s events.Susan was preceded in death by her parents; husband Elwood; infant grandson Lucas Nelson; sister Doylene Foreman and brother Michael Quenzer. She is survived by her children Troy Michael Thomson of Norton, James Doyle Thomson of Yuma, CO, and Rachelle Ann (Jason) Glendening of Phillipsburg; sister Patrice Chard of Norton; grandchildren Brett (Lacey Richardson) Thomson, Alyssa (Adam) Gobber, Caren (Blaine) Worcester, Madalyn (Devon) Ghumm, Claudia Nelson, Jaxon Glendening, Jonathan, Christian, Riley, and Layla Thomson; great-grandchildren Jaycie Richardson, Ailee and Abel Gobber, Ava and Emberly Worcester, and Boone Ghumm; sisters-in-law Julia Quenzer and Melissa (Jerry) Chambers; brothers-in-law Eldon Foreman and Terry (Sharon) Smothers; and many other family members and friends.Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 15, 2023 at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Norton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan Thomson Memorial Fund and sent in care of 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=27901101&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.531510556.1682958644:GS1.1.1683822554.9.1.1683822776.53.0.0&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=27901101&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.531510556.1682958644:GS1.1.1683822554.9.1.1683822776.53.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Susan, please&nbsp;<a href="http://plumergobber-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=27901101&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.531510556.1682958644:GS1.1.1683822554.9.1.1683822776.53.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

Susan Dee Thomson

GOODLAND - Marie Elena Elias passed away peacefully on April 20, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. She was 80 years old. Her family and so many others that loved her are mourning her passing.

Marie was born on October 26, 1942. She will be forever loved and greatly missed by her son Michael Elias, her son Marc Elias and his wife Gretchen, her grandchildren, her sister Linda Acaron and her husband Charlie, and her many dear friends that brought joy to her life every day. 

Marie was predeceased by her husband Mike Elias, her mother Maria Ibanez, and her father Cayetano Ibanez.

Marie was born and raised in Queens, New York. After living in California, Oklahoma City, Miami, and St. Louis, she and her family of four settled in Goodland in 1979. 

Shortly upon arriving there, she became an elementary school librarian, a position she held for nearly 40 years. Through her service to the school, she touched the lives of thousands. Day after day for decades, Marie worked magic in the library to make reading fun, providing the spark to ignite a love of reading for generations of students.

Marie loved her life, her small town, and the simple riches it brought her, including her comfortable home, her backyard garden, shopping trips with friends, visits from her children, grandchildren, and grand-pets, and a supportive community. Central to her life was the love of her friends, whom she cherished as family. She was blessed to have so many people to love in her life, and so many that loved her back.

In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted to the Marie Elias Memorial Fund at Bankwest. Contributions will be used for a memorial bench in her honor at the school garden at North Elementary, with any additional proceeds used to help provide books for elementary students across the community.

To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/d873a548-784a-4b73-993c-8c743f5e2623" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Marie Elias, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/d873a548-784a-4b73-993c-8c743f5e2623" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

<h2>Marie Elena Elias</h2><figure>
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 </figure>October 26, 1942 ~ April 20, 2023GOODLAND - Marie Elena Elias passed away peacefully on April 20, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. She was 80 years old. Her family and so many others that loved her are mourning her passing.Marie was born on October 26, 1942. She will be forever loved and greatly missed by her son Michael Elias, her son Marc Elias and his wife Gretchen, her grandchildren, her sister Linda Acaron and her husband Charlie, and her many dear friends that brought joy to her life every day. Marie was predeceased by her husband Mike Elias, her mother Maria Ibanez, and her father Cayetano Ibanez.Marie was born and raised in Queens, New York. After living in California, Oklahoma City, Miami, and St. Louis, she and her family of four settled in Goodland in 1979. Shortly upon arriving there, she became an elementary school librarian, a position she held for nearly 40 years. Through her service to the school, she touched the lives of thousands. Day after day for decades, Marie worked magic in the library to make reading fun, providing the spark to ignite a love of reading for generations of students.Marie loved her life, her small town, and the simple riches it brought her, including her comfortable home, her backyard garden, shopping trips with friends, visits from her children, grandchildren, and grand-pets, and a supportive community. Central to her life was the love of her friends, whom she cherished as family. She was blessed to have so many people to love in her life, and so many that loved her back.<figure>
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 </figure>In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted to the Marie Elias Memorial Fund at Bankwest. Contributions will be used for a memorial bench in her honor at the school garden at North Elementary, with any additional proceeds used to help provide books for elementary students across the community.To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/d873a548-784a-4b73-993c-8c743f5e2623" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Marie Elias, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/d873a548-784a-4b73-993c-8c743f5e2623" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

Marie Elena Elias

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Mark Allyn Green, of Norton, Kansas went to be with the Lord May 9, 2023, at the Norton County Hospital, at the age of 54. He was born on February 17, 1969, to Larry R. and Joan E. (Stafford) Green in Larned, Kansas. 

He married Shelly (Sutter) Green on June 20, 1998. They later divorced.

Mark graduated from Mid-America Nazarene in 2022. 

He was a Corrections Counselor 1 at the Norton Correctional Facility. 

Mark enjoyed underwater basket weaving, reading, guns, and deer hunting. A long time Dallas Cowboys fan, he loved spending time with his family and beamed with light when speaking of them.

Mark is survived by his former wife Shelly (Sutter) Green of Plainville; children Zachory Green (Rachaelle) of Wichita, KS, Madisyn Green of Hays, KS, and Maverick Green of Plainville, KS; siblings Sheryl Green of Turon, KS, David (Valerie) Green of Stafford, KS, Homer (Erin) Green of Winfield, KS, Karen (Dennis) Kalmer of Turon, KS, Mark (Diana) Sutter of Plainville, KS, and Matt (Kim) Sutter of Plainville, KS; and four grandchildren, Alyah, Laysie, Zayden, Elyjah.

He is preceded in death by his mother Joan Green and Holly Green his sister.

Mark touched the lives of all who knew him and he will be missed greatly.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at the Plainville Nazarene Church, 109 Meridian. Visitation will be on Sunday 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. with the family present 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home in Plainville.

Mental health was very important to Mark. Memorials are suggested to the CALM organization and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663.

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<h2>Mark A. Green, Norton</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Mark-A-Green?obId=27907413#/celebrationWall">https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Mark-A-Green?obId=27907413#/celebrationWall</a>February 17, 1969 - May 9, 2023Mark Allyn Green, of Norton, Kansas went to be with the Lord May 9, 2023, at the Norton County Hospital, at the age of 54. He was born on February 17, 1969, to Larry R. and Joan E. (Stafford) Green in Larned, Kansas. He married Shelly (Sutter) Green on June 20, 1998. They later divorced.Mark graduated from Mid-America Nazarene in 2022. He was a Corrections Counselor 1 at the Norton Correctional Facility. Mark enjoyed underwater basket weaving, reading, guns, and deer hunting. A long time Dallas Cowboys fan, he loved spending time with his family and beamed with light when speaking of them.Mark is survived by his former wife Shelly (Sutter) Green of Plainville; children Zachory Green (Rachaelle) of Wichita, KS, Madisyn Green of Hays, KS, and Maverick Green of Plainville, KS; siblings Sheryl Green of Turon, KS, David (Valerie) Green of Stafford, KS, Homer (Erin) Green of Winfield, KS, Karen (Dennis) Kalmer of Turon, KS, Mark (Diana) Sutter of Plainville, KS, and Matt (Kim) Sutter of Plainville, KS; and four grandchildren, Alyah, Laysie, Zayden, Elyjah.He is preceded in death by his mother Joan Green and Holly Green his sister.Mark touched the lives of all who knew him and he will be missed greatly.A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at the Plainville Nazarene Church, 109 Meridian. Visitation will be on Sunday 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. with the family present 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home in Plainville.Mental health was very important to Mark. Memorials are suggested to the CALM organization and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663.To&nbsp;<a href="http://plumeroverlease-funeral-home-plainville.tributestore.com/?oId=27907413&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.1.1115152002.1681661103:GS1.1.1683901207.20.1.1683901299.49.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="http://plumeroverlease-funeral-home-plainville.tributestore.com/memorial-tree?oId=27907413&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.1.1115152002.1681661103:GS1.1.1683901207.20.1.1683901299.49.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Mark, please&nbsp;<a href="http://plumeroverlease-funeral-home-plainville.tributestore.com/?oId=27907413&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.1.1115152002.1681661103:GS1.1.1683901207.20.1.1683901299.49.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

Mark A. Green

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Duane Eugene Sell, 71, of Long Island, KS passed away May 8, 2023 at the CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE. He was born December 17, 1951 in Norton, KS to William and Della (Romjue) Sell.

Duane grew up on the family farm just north of Long Island, one mile into Nebraska. He was a 1969 graduate of Northern Valley High School. 

After school, he worked for Almena Agri Services until 1977 at which time he began his pursuit of his lifelong dream of farming. Farming wasn’t just a job to him; it was his passion, and he took a lot of pride in raising his crops. Some of his favorite times on the farm were irrigating in the evenings and taking drives to simply check on the crops.

Duane married Janet Cozad on July 31, 1971 in Calvert, KS. If he wasn’t out working on the farm, you would likely find him caring for his yard which was a sanctuary for him and Janet. 

You could always find Duane with a thermos of coffee, his chore gloves, and either a ball cap or stocking hat, depending on the time of year. His days started and ended enjoying a few moments sitting on the back deck with Janet. But what he valued most in his life were all the moments spent with his children and grandchildren.

Duane is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Janet Sell; sons Shane Sell and Andrew Keith, both of Almena; daughter Angela (Stuart) Porter of Beloit, KS; brother Kenneth (Kathy) Sell of Kearney, NE; sister Sharon (Chuck) Powers of Arapahoe, NE; grandchildren Brianna Sammons, Brendon Sammons, Caleb Keith, Jacob Porter, and Abigail Porter; and many beloved family members and friends. 

Duane was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother Oliver Sell, and sister Shirley Sell.

To&nbsp;<a href="http://plumergobber-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=27901080&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.531510556.1682958644:GS1.1.1683822554.9.1.1683822594.20.0.0&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=27901080&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.531510556.1682958644:GS1.1.1683822554.9.1.1683822594.20.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Duane, please&nbsp;<a href="http://plumergobber-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=27901080&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.531510556.1682958644:GS1.1.1683822554.9.1.1683822594.20.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

<h2>Duane Eugene Sell, Long Island</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.plumergobber.com/obituaries/Duane-Eugene-Sell?obId=27901080#/celebrationWall">https://www.plumergobber.com/obituaries/Duane-Eugene-Sell?obId=27901080#/celebrationWall</a>December 17, 1951 - May 8, 2023Duane Eugene Sell, 71, of Long Island, KS passed away May 8, 2023 at the CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE. He was born December 17, 1951 in Norton, KS to William and Della (Romjue) Sell.Duane grew up on the family farm just north of Long Island, one mile into Nebraska. He was a 1969 graduate of Northern Valley High School. After school, he worked for Almena Agri Services until 1977 at which time he began his pursuit of his lifelong dream of farming. Farming wasn’t just a job to him; it was his passion, and he took a lot of pride in raising his crops. Some of his favorite times on the farm were irrigating in the evenings and taking drives to simply check on the crops.Duane married Janet Cozad on July 31, 1971 in Calvert, KS. If he wasn’t out working on the farm, you would likely find him caring for his yard which was a sanctuary for him and Janet. You could always find Duane with a thermos of coffee, his chore gloves, and either a ball cap or stocking hat, depending on the time of year. His days started and ended enjoying a few moments sitting on the back deck with Janet. But what he valued most in his life were all the moments spent with his children and grandchildren.Duane is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Janet Sell; sons Shane Sell and Andrew Keith, both of Almena; daughter Angela (Stuart) Porter of Beloit, KS; brother Kenneth (Kathy) Sell of Kearney, NE; sister Sharon (Chuck) Powers of Arapahoe, NE; grandchildren Brianna Sammons, Brendon Sammons, Caleb Keith, Jacob Porter, and Abigail Porter; and many beloved family members and friends. Duane was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother Oliver Sell, and sister Shirley Sell.To&nbsp;<a href="http://plumergobber-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=27901080&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.531510556.1682958644:GS1.1.1683822554.9.1.1683822594.20.0.0&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=27901080&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.531510556.1682958644:GS1.1.1683822554.9.1.1683822594.20.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Duane, please&nbsp;<a href="http://plumergobber-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=27901080&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.531510556.1682958644:GS1.1.1683822554.9.1.1683822594.20.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

Duane Eugene Sell

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Caroline Anne Sulzman passed away in Oberlin, Kansas at Decatur County Hospital on May 3rd, 2023. Carol was born on May 21, 1946 to William and Bertha (Zodrow) Sulzman. She was the youngest of 11 children and grew up outside of Hoxie on the family farm.

She raised her one and only child, Heidi Sulzman, in Denver, Colorado but finally realized her dream of returning back to her roots in Kansas 15 years ago. She bought a home and found her happy place here in Oberlin, Kansas. She dearly loved this town and was so grateful to call it home.

Proud Grandma to her one and only grandchild, Finn Sulzman Runge, and was survived by five of her siblings and preceded by five of her siblings. Carol was much loved and will be very missed by many.

Carol also would want you to know that she loved all cats dearly and did her best to take care of the homeless kitties around this lovely town. If you’re reading this and you see a stray around town today, be extra kind. For Carol.

To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Caroline, please visit our&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://tree.tributestore.com/?oId=27856961">Tree Store</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://tree-tc.tributestore.com/?oId=27856961&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.878610863.1682958623:GS1.1.1683150219.4.1.1683150343.25.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">plant a tree</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>Caroline Anne Sulzman, Oberlin</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Caroline-Anne-Sulzman?obId=27856961#/celebrationWall">https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Caroline-Anne-Sulzman?obId=27856961#/celebrationWall</a>May 21, 1946 - May 3, 2023Caroline Anne Sulzman passed away in Oberlin, Kansas at Decatur County Hospital on May 3rd, 2023. Carol was born on May 21, 1946 to William and Bertha (Zodrow) Sulzman. She was the youngest of 11 children and grew up outside of Hoxie on the family farm.She raised her one and only child, Heidi Sulzman, in Denver, Colorado but finally realized her dream of returning back to her roots in Kansas 15 years ago. She bought a home and found her happy place here in Oberlin, Kansas. She dearly loved this town and was so grateful to call it home.Proud Grandma to her one and only grandchild, Finn Sulzman Runge, and was survived by five of her siblings and preceded by five of her siblings. Carol was much loved and will be very missed by many.Carol also would want you to know that she loved all cats dearly and did her best to take care of the homeless kitties around this lovely town. If you’re reading this and you see a stray around town today, be extra kind. For Carol.To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Caroline, please visit our&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://tree.tributestore.com/?oId=27856961">Tree Store</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://tree-tc.tributestore.com/?oId=27856961&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.878610863.1682958623:GS1.1.1683150219.4.1.1683150343.25.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">plant a tree</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Caroline Anne Sulzman

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John “J.D.” Tarman, 75, passed away May 3, 2023 at Hodgeman County Health Center ISB.

He was born May 22, 1947 in Dodge City, the son of Jack W. and Kathleen “Katy” Cate Tarman.

He was a lifetime cowboy, stockman and farmer. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Jetmore and also enjoyed attending Cowboy Church. He was a member of Jetmore Saddle Club, Kansas Livestock Association, U.S. Premium Beef, and he also worked for the Hanston and Jetmore branches of Dodge City Coop. He was an avid fan of the world-famous Judy’s.

Survivors include brother Joe (Carolyn) Tarman, Jetmore; niece and nephews Jonathan (Kimberly) Tarman, and their children Promise, Haven, and Christian Tarman, Sanford, Florida, Jessica (Steve) Evans, and their children Logan and Colin Evans, Olathe, Jacob (Kristen) Tarman, and their children Myla, Lillian, and Karter Tarman, Jetmore.

He was preceded in death by his parents, twin siblings, Marsha Faye and Martin Raye Tarman, and a nephew, Joshua Lynn Tarman.

Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2023 at Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore, with Reverend Mark Durham presiding. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore. Following the graveside service, all are welcome to join the family at the King Center for a luncheon.

Memorials may be given to Jetmore Saddle Club or Hodgeman County Long Term Care Center in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, P.O. Box 663, Jetmore, Kansas 67854.

To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;John "J.D." Tarman, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.beckwithfuneralhome.com/obituary/john-jd-tarman/gifts?campaign=obituaryInline-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

<h2>John 'JD' Tarman, Jetmore</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.beckwithfuneralhome.com/obituary/john-jd-tarman">https://www.beckwithfuneralhome.com/obituary/john-jd-tarman</a>May 22, 1947 - May 3, 2023John “J.D.” Tarman, 75, passed away May 3, 2023 at Hodgeman County Health Center ISB.He was born May 22, 1947 in Dodge City, the son of Jack W. and Kathleen “Katy” Cate Tarman.He was a lifetime cowboy, stockman and farmer. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Jetmore and also enjoyed attending Cowboy Church. He was a member of Jetmore Saddle Club, Kansas Livestock Association, U.S. Premium Beef, and he also worked for the Hanston and Jetmore branches of Dodge City Coop. He was an avid fan of the world-famous Judy’s.Survivors include brother Joe (Carolyn) Tarman, Jetmore; niece and nephews Jonathan (Kimberly) Tarman, and their children Promise, Haven, and Christian Tarman, Sanford, Florida, Jessica (Steve) Evans, and their children Logan and Colin Evans, Olathe, Jacob (Kristen) Tarman, and their children Myla, Lillian, and Karter Tarman, Jetmore.He was preceded in death by his parents, twin siblings, Marsha Faye and Martin Raye Tarman, and a nephew, Joshua Lynn Tarman.Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2023 at Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore, with Reverend Mark Durham presiding. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore. Following the graveside service, all are welcome to join the family at the King Center for a luncheon.Memorials may be given to Jetmore Saddle Club or Hodgeman County Long Term Care Center in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, P.O. Box 663, Jetmore, Kansas 67854.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;John "J.D." Tarman, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.beckwithfuneralhome.com/obituary/john-jd-tarman/gifts?campaign=obituaryInline-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

John 'JD' Tarman

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DOB: 08/21/1938 Durango, Colorado DOD: 05/05/2023 Florence, Colorado Parents: John Andrew (Jack) and Julia Ethel (Wolfe) Rickner Nancy along with her slightly older sister Jacklyn, who passed away on May 5, 2010, were raised for a short time in Mancos, Colorado but due to the era, their parents were forced to move where there was work for their dad. Denver, Pueblo, and Canon City were some of the towns they lived in before settling in Garden City, Kansas. Sunday drives in the mountains were a highlight of Nancy’s young childhood with her sister and parents. Nancy was married for 19 years and to this union, her two children were born. John C. on December 11, 1960, and Valerie Ann who was her 25th birthday present on August 21, 1963. Nancy attended college at Garden City and moved to McPherson for a time before settling in Ulysses, Kansas where she raised her children. Her kids brought friends home and those kids were always thought of and treated like one of her own. For many years, her kids would say, “Mom is a mother to many”. Nancy became a nana on April 8. 1994 to Andrew John Rowe, son of Val, and from the moment that little guy was born, she embraced that title proudly. She played a key role in helping Val raise Andrew and never gave it a second thought. On August 4, 1994, her son John passed away and turned her world upside down, as burying her child was a horrible experience. Many of her friends along with her daughter knew that Andrew would be her saving grace, so to speak. In the early summer of 2000, she, along with Val and Andrew, left Ulysses and moved to Colorado. Salida, Poncha Springs, Canon City, Buena Vista, and finally Florence were towns lived in. Val’s employment in the nursing world determined their moves and Nancy willingly packed up the house each time with gusto and ready for new adventures. As long as their next home was in or near her mountains, she kept a genuine smile. Florence was her and her little family unit’s final move after Andrew’s 7th grade school year and Nancy, being the Nana, put her foot down, so to speak, and proclaimed that there would be no more moving her grandson. Nancy embraced and loved the small-town atmosphere and eclectic little town and one week after moving to Florence, found Florence United Methodist Church, where she was welcomed and quickly loved by many. She was active in her little church with her church family until COVID messed with everything and everyone. Various medical issues seemed to happen to Nancy and soon, she declined a little with each malady. Various people described her to be spunky, funny, and determined, to mention a few. She lived life to the fullest and passed onto her new life all the while doing it her way. Nancy will be lovingly and fondly remembered by her daughter Valerie; grandson Andrew John; niece Kelly; and nephew Scott, along with others from the Rowe side of the family. Special friends who Nancy considered family include Anna May with her husband Archie Green, Cindy with her husband Gary Jones, Carol with her husband Harvey Alley, Wanda Christian of Westcliffe, Tomas Napier, and Jackie McPeek with her little pup Bane, who were frequent enough guests that Nancy referred to the guest bedroom and “Jackie and Bane’s room.” Birdie Hines was a weekly coffee buddy, along with her longest and dearest friend from Caldwell, Idaho, who phoned Nancy often, Shirley Akagi. This second mom to Nancy’s kids gave the ultimate and selfless gift by helping Val tell Nancy that it was okay to move on to her new and whole life.

Nancy’s family is eternally grateful to all who helped make her life a little brighter in her final years. Special thanks also to Desert Willow Health and Rehab in Pueblo along with all the special nurses and CNAs who treated Mom with love and care during her two-month recent stay, and to Sangre de Cristo Hospice and the AMR ‘boys’ for their hand in helping to get Mom home to live her last moments in her own home and bed. No specific memorial has been established, but if any would like to do so, National Mill Dog Rescue was always special to her as her little babe, Micah, came from there. Her other little one, Missy, was adopted from the Fremont Humane Society. Graveside service and interment will be Friday, May 12, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Ulysses Cemetery in Ulysses. Visitation will be Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses.

Nancy Rickner Rowe<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683818069275.png" alt="Nancy Rickner Rowe" />
 <figcaption>Nancy Rickner Rowe</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com/memorials/nancy-rowe/5190292/index.php">https://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com/memorials/nancy-rowe/5190292/index.php</a>DOB: 08/21/1938 Durango, Colorado DOD: 05/05/2023 Florence, Colorado Parents: John Andrew (Jack) and Julia Ethel (Wolfe) Rickner Nancy along with her slightly older sister Jacklyn, who passed away on May 5, 2010, were raised for a short time in Mancos, Colorado but due to the era, their parents were forced to move where there was work for their dad. Denver, Pueblo, and Canon City were some of the towns they lived in before settling in Garden City, Kansas. Sunday drives in the mountains were a highlight of Nancy’s young childhood with her sister and parents. Nancy was married for 19 years and to this union, her two children were born. John C. on December 11, 1960, and Valerie Ann who was her 25th birthday present on August 21, 1963. Nancy attended college at Garden City and moved to McPherson for a time before settling in Ulysses, Kansas where she raised her children. Her kids brought friends home and those kids were always thought of and treated like one of her own. For many years, her kids would say, “Mom is a mother to many”. Nancy became a nana on April 8. 1994 to Andrew John Rowe, son of Val, and from the moment that little guy was born, she embraced that title proudly. She played a key role in helping Val raise Andrew and never gave it a second thought. On August 4, 1994, her son John passed away and turned her world upside down, as burying her child was a horrible experience. Many of her friends along with her daughter knew that Andrew would be her saving grace, so to speak. In the early summer of 2000, she, along with Val and Andrew, left Ulysses and moved to Colorado. Salida, Poncha Springs, Canon City, Buena Vista, and finally Florence were towns lived in. Val’s employment in the nursing world determined their moves and Nancy willingly packed up the house each time with gusto and ready for new adventures. As long as their next home was in or near her mountains, she kept a genuine smile. Florence was her and her little family unit’s final move after Andrew’s 7th grade school year and Nancy, being the Nana, put her foot down, so to speak, and proclaimed that there would be no more moving her grandson. Nancy embraced and loved the small-town atmosphere and eclectic little town and one week after moving to Florence, found Florence United Methodist Church, where she was welcomed and quickly loved by many. She was active in her little church with her church family until COVID messed with everything and everyone. Various medical issues seemed to happen to Nancy and soon, she declined a little with each malady. Various people described her to be spunky, funny, and determined, to mention a few. She lived life to the fullest and passed onto her new life all the while doing it her way. Nancy will be lovingly and fondly remembered by her daughter Valerie; grandson Andrew John; niece Kelly; and nephew Scott, along with others from the Rowe side of the family. Special friends who Nancy considered family include Anna May with her husband Archie Green, Cindy with her husband Gary Jones, Carol with her husband Harvey Alley, Wanda Christian of Westcliffe, Tomas Napier, and Jackie McPeek with her little pup Bane, who were frequent enough guests that Nancy referred to the guest bedroom and “Jackie and Bane’s room.” Birdie Hines was a weekly coffee buddy, along with her longest and dearest friend from Caldwell, Idaho, who phoned Nancy often, Shirley Akagi. This second mom to Nancy’s kids gave the ultimate and selfless gift by helping Val tell Nancy that it was okay to move on to her new and whole life. Nancy’s family is eternally grateful to all who helped make her life a little brighter in her final years. Special thanks also to Desert Willow Health and Rehab in Pueblo along with all the special nurses and CNAs who treated Mom with love and care during her two-month recent stay, and to Sangre de Cristo Hospice and the AMR ‘boys’ for their hand in helping to get Mom home to live her last moments in her own home and bed. No specific memorial has been established, but if any would like to do so, National Mill Dog Rescue was always special to her as her little babe, Micah, came from there. Her other little one, Missy, was adopted from the Fremont Humane Society. Graveside service and interment will be Friday, May 12, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Ulysses Cemetery in Ulysses. Visitation will be Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Nancy Rickner Rowe

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Darrel Lester Hickman, age 76, of Dodge City, Kansas, passed away on Monday, May&nbsp;8, 2023, at Manor of the Plains care home. He was born on January 2, 1947, in Garden City, Kansas, to Oliver and Dorothy (Simpson) Hickman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Jason. On July 15, 1967, he married Lynette Lane in Ulysses. They were married for 56 years.

Other survivors include daughter Kim Schubert and husband Dale; a daughter-in-law, Julie Hickman; three grandchildren, Courtney Wakefield (Will), Tanner Schubert and Joshua Hickman; and one great-grandchild, Whitley Wakefield. He is also survived by one brother, Robert Hickman and wife Linda, of Wichita; sister, Myrna Self and husband Dale, of Canon City, Colorado; and lots of cousins, nieces and nephews. Darrel grew up in Ulysses, Kansas, he graduated from Grant Co. Rural High School in&nbsp;1965. He received an associate degree from Hutchinson Community College and then graduated from WSU in 1970 with an industrial arts and education degree. He taught school in Syracuse, Kansas, for two years. They then moved to Mississippi where he worked construction for one year. In 1973 they moved back to Ulysses, and he began doing remodeling, eventually partnered with Stanley Hill and started H &amp; H Construction. When Stanley moved, he continued on his own until 2014. He gradually went from remodeling to exclusively concrete work. He was a well-known contractor all over the western half of Kansas, Eastern Colorado and as far away as Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Darrel was an avid hunter. He hunted with bow, rifle and shotgun about anything&nbsp;that was in season. He had a large collection of guns. He was one of the founding&nbsp;members of North Fork Tailgunners. Graveside service and inurnment will be Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Ulysses Cemetery. Following the service there will be a gathering of family and friends at Bear Creek Coffee in Ulysses.

Memorial contributions may be given to North Fork Tailgunners or charity of your choice in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, KS 67880. 

<h2>Darrel Lester Hickman, Dodge City</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com/memorials/darrel-hickman/5190482/index.php">https://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com/memorials/darrel-hickman/5190482/index.php</a>January 2nd, 1947 - May 8th, 2023Darrel Lester Hickman, age 76, of Dodge City, Kansas, passed away on Monday, May&nbsp;8, 2023, at Manor of the Plains care home. He was born on January 2, 1947, in Garden City, Kansas, to Oliver and Dorothy (Simpson) Hickman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Jason. On July 15, 1967, he married Lynette Lane in Ulysses. They were married for 56 years. Other survivors include daughter Kim Schubert and husband Dale; a daughter-in-law, Julie Hickman; three grandchildren, Courtney Wakefield (Will), Tanner Schubert and Joshua Hickman; and one great-grandchild, Whitley Wakefield. He is also survived by one brother, Robert Hickman and wife Linda, of Wichita; sister, Myrna Self and husband Dale, of Canon City, Colorado; and lots of cousins, nieces and nephews. Darrel grew up in Ulysses, Kansas, he graduated from Grant Co. Rural High School in&nbsp;1965. He received an associate degree from Hutchinson Community College and then graduated from WSU in 1970 with an industrial arts and education degree. He taught school in Syracuse, Kansas, for two years. They then moved to Mississippi where he worked construction for one year. In 1973 they moved back to Ulysses, and he began doing remodeling, eventually partnered with Stanley Hill and started H &amp; H Construction. When Stanley moved, he continued on his own until 2014. He gradually went from remodeling to exclusively concrete work. He was a well-known contractor all over the western half of Kansas, Eastern Colorado and as far away as Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Darrel was an avid hunter. He hunted with bow, rifle and shotgun about anything&nbsp;that was in season. He had a large collection of guns. He was one of the founding&nbsp;members of North Fork Tailgunners. Graveside service and inurnment will be Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Ulysses Cemetery. Following the service there will be a gathering of family and friends at Bear Creek Coffee in Ulysses. Memorial contributions may be given to North Fork Tailgunners or charity of your choice in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, KS 67880. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Darrel Lester Hickman

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David Pilosof, 78, passed away on Tuesday, May 9 at his home in Garden City, KS. David was born to Inez Geron and Menaham Pilosof on March 13, 1945, in Turkey.&nbsp;The family eventually relocated to Israel. David moved to the United States and settled in New York City in 1969.

Three years later, he married Rochelle Friedman before launching a more than five-decade career in the taxicab industry. He purchased his own transportation company in the early 1980s,&nbsp; then sold it before moving his family to Las Vegas, NV in 1987. David began working for Yellow-Checker Star Cab Company in 1987. He remained there up until his retirement in early 2019 when he moved to Garden City, KS to live with his son, Michael and his family following the passing of his wife. Over the next four years, David enjoyed spending time with his family, teaching his grandchildren how to drive, and taking road trips with his son. He would often be seen sitting next to Michael during radio broadcasts. He also worked a seasonal job at Garden City Community College, helping park cars during home football games. David was preceded in death by his parents Inez Geron and Menaham Pilosof, his brother Eliezer Pilosof and his wife Rochelle Pilosof.

He is survived by his daughter Monica Rustigan, his son Michael Pilosof, his daughter-in-law Amber Pilosof, and his grandchildren Ryan Pilosof, Gavin Pilosof, Connor Pilosof, Benjamin Pilosof, and Zayne Hockenbraugh. David will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife during a memorial service at Bunkers Memory Gardens in Las Vegas, NV.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure><a href="https://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com/memorials/david-pilosof/5190477/index.php">https://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com/memorials/david-pilosof/5190477/index.php</a>March 13th, 1945 - May 9th, 2023David Pilosof, 78, passed away on Tuesday, May 9 at his home in Garden City, KS. David was born to Inez Geron and Menaham Pilosof on March 13, 1945, in Turkey.&nbsp;The family eventually relocated to Israel. David moved to the United States and settled in New York City in 1969. Three years later, he married Rochelle Friedman before launching a more than five-decade career in the taxicab industry. He purchased his own transportation company in the early 1980s,&nbsp; then sold it before moving his family to Las Vegas, NV in 1987. David began working for Yellow-Checker Star Cab Company in 1987. He remained there up until his retirement in early 2019 when he moved to Garden City, KS to live with his son, Michael and his family following the passing of his wife. Over the next four years, David enjoyed spending time with his family, teaching his grandchildren how to drive, and taking road trips with his son. He would often be seen sitting next to Michael during radio broadcasts. He also worked a seasonal job at Garden City Community College, helping park cars during home football games. David was preceded in death by his parents Inez Geron and Menaham Pilosof, his brother Eliezer Pilosof and his wife Rochelle Pilosof. He is survived by his daughter Monica Rustigan, his son Michael Pilosof, his daughter-in-law Amber Pilosof, and his grandchildren Ryan Pilosof, Gavin Pilosof, Connor Pilosof, Benjamin Pilosof, and Zayne Hockenbraugh. David will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife during a memorial service at Bunkers Memory Gardens in Las Vegas, NV.&nbsp;&nbsp;

David Pilosof

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Pastor Israel Franco, age 64, of Hugoton, Kansas, died Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Stevens County Hospital in Hugoton. He was born June 2, 1958, in Lubbock, Texas, the son of Armando and Aurora (Sanchez) Franco. Israel grew up in Garden City, Kansas, and moved to Ulysses in 1974. He graduated from Ulysses High School in 1976. He continued his education at Latin American Bible Institute in California.

Israel married Delaine O’Neal on November 6, 1993, in Ulysses. 

Israel had the opportunity to serve numerous churches in his career. Some of them included starting and serving as the Pastor at Elkhart Assembly of God in 1985, and was an Associate Pastor, Youth Minister and Principal at Patterson Avenue Church of God in Ulysses, a Pastor for 11 years at the First Church of God in El Paso, Texas, 10 years at Dixon Chapel in Limestone, Tennessee, and the last 8 years served as Pastor at the First Church of God in Hugoton. 

Israel was also the librarian at Hugoton Middle School. He loved to worship and sing, spend time with family, home cooking, and loved kids and youth ministry. Israel is survived by his wife Delaine of Hugoton; siblings Mandy Franco of Garden City, Pastor Rafael Franco and wife Ludi of Lakin, Mike Franco of Ulysses, Homer Franco and wife Mavi of Ulysses, Olivia Salsedo of Garden City, and Eddie Franco and wife Jean of Ulysses; sister-in-law Enedelia Franco of Monett, Missouri; brother-in-law Jeff Fowler of Ulysses; brother-in-law Keith O’Neal and wife Judy of Satanta; special friend Daniel Manning of North Carolina, special friends and church family in El Paso, Texas, Tennessee and Hugoton; godchildren Christian Franco, Nicholas Franco, and Taylia Cavasos; and numerous nieces and nephews. Israel is preceded in death by his parents Armando and Aurora Franco; brother Santos Franco; and sister Elida Fowler; brother-in-law Felix Salsedo. Funeral service will be Friday, May 12, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Oasis Church in Ulysses with Pastor Rafael Franco officiating. The service will be live streamed on Garnand Funeral Home Facebook page. Interment will follow at the Ulysses Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the First Church of God in Hugoton.

Memorial contributions may be given to the First Church of God in Hugoton in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 920 E. 11th St., Hugoton, KS 67951. 

<h2>Israel Franco, Hugoton</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com/memorials/israel-franco/5190829/index.php">https://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com/memorials/israel-franco/5190829/index.php</a>June 2nd, 1958 - May 9th, 2023Pastor Israel Franco, age 64, of Hugoton, Kansas, died Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Stevens County Hospital in Hugoton. He was born June 2, 1958, in Lubbock, Texas, the son of Armando and Aurora (Sanchez) Franco. Israel grew up in Garden City, Kansas, and moved to Ulysses in 1974. He graduated from Ulysses High School in 1976. He continued his education at Latin American Bible Institute in California. Israel married Delaine O’Neal on November 6, 1993, in Ulysses. Israel had the opportunity to serve numerous churches in his career. Some of them included starting and serving as the Pastor at Elkhart Assembly of God in 1985, and was an Associate Pastor, Youth Minister and Principal at Patterson Avenue Church of God in Ulysses, a Pastor for 11 years at the First Church of God in El Paso, Texas, 10 years at Dixon Chapel in Limestone, Tennessee, and the last 8 years served as Pastor at the First Church of God in Hugoton. Israel was also the librarian at Hugoton Middle School. He loved to worship and sing, spend time with family, home cooking, and loved kids and youth ministry. Israel is survived by his wife Delaine of Hugoton; siblings Mandy Franco of Garden City, Pastor Rafael Franco and wife Ludi of Lakin, Mike Franco of Ulysses, Homer Franco and wife Mavi of Ulysses, Olivia Salsedo of Garden City, and Eddie Franco and wife Jean of Ulysses; sister-in-law Enedelia Franco of Monett, Missouri; brother-in-law Jeff Fowler of Ulysses; brother-in-law Keith O’Neal and wife Judy of Satanta; special friend Daniel Manning of North Carolina, special friends and church family in El Paso, Texas, Tennessee and Hugoton; godchildren Christian Franco, Nicholas Franco, and Taylia Cavasos; and numerous nieces and nephews. Israel is preceded in death by his parents Armando and Aurora Franco; brother Santos Franco; and sister Elida Fowler; brother-in-law Felix Salsedo. Funeral service will be Friday, May 12, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Oasis Church in Ulysses with Pastor Rafael Franco officiating. The service will be live streamed on Garnand Funeral Home Facebook page. Interment will follow at the Ulysses Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the First Church of God in Hugoton. Memorial contributions may be given to the First Church of God in Hugoton in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 920 E. 11th St., Hugoton, KS 67951. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Israel Franco

Clarence Joseph 'Joe' Lingreen, Great Bend

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Clarence Joseph “Joe” Lingreen, 85, passed away May 7, 2023, at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan. He was born December 7, 1937, in Burrton, to Carl and Leona (Foley) Lingreen. 

He married Sharon Baker March 15, 1959, in Great Bend, and they were blessed with 64 years.

A longtime Great Bend resident, Joe was the district superintendent for Smith Tool Company, which sells drilling bits. 

He was a charter member of Trinity United Methodist Church, the Petroleum Club and a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge. Joe was an avid golfer and enjoyed watching Barton Community College and KU basketball. Joe also loved taking bus trips and going to the casino, drinking red beer, as well as coffee and fellowship with family and friends.&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife Sharon Lingreen of the home; two sons, Richard Lingreen, M.D. and wife Karen of Lexington, Ky. and Jeffrey Lingreen and wife Heather of La Vista, Neb.; a daughter, Lisa Kautz and husband Jerry Salinas of Colorado Springs, Colo.; a brother, Jerry Lingreen of Oklahoma City, Okla.; five grandchildren, Jordan Lingreen, Josh Lingreen, Taylor Lingreen, Danielle Kautz-McIntyre (Cody) and Cassie Farnsworth (Zach); one great-granddaughter, Ophelia J. Farnsworth; and special family friend, Jennifer Cauley of Great Bend. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Stan Lingreen and Don Lingreen; two sisters, Virginia Morris and Betty Considine.

The family will greet from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 19, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 20, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Great Bend, with Pastor Daniel Vandenburg presiding. Inurnment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery Mausoleum. 

Memorials have been designated to Trinity United Methodist Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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

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 </figure><a href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/clarence-lingreen">https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/clarence-lingreen</a>December 7, 1937 - May 7, 2023Clarence Joseph “Joe” Lingreen, 85, passed away May 7, 2023, at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan. He was born December 7, 1937, in Burrton, to Carl and Leona (Foley) Lingreen. He married Sharon Baker March 15, 1959, in Great Bend, and they were blessed with 64 years.A longtime Great Bend resident, Joe was the district superintendent for Smith Tool Company, which sells drilling bits. He was a charter member of Trinity United Methodist Church, the Petroleum Club and a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge. Joe was an avid golfer and enjoyed watching Barton Community College and KU basketball. Joe also loved taking bus trips and going to the casino, drinking red beer, as well as coffee and fellowship with family and friends.&nbsp;Survivors include his wife Sharon Lingreen of the home; two sons, Richard Lingreen, M.D. and wife Karen of Lexington, Ky. and Jeffrey Lingreen and wife Heather of La Vista, Neb.; a daughter, Lisa Kautz and husband Jerry Salinas of Colorado Springs, Colo.; a brother, Jerry Lingreen of Oklahoma City, Okla.; five grandchildren, Jordan Lingreen, Josh Lingreen, Taylor Lingreen, Danielle Kautz-McIntyre (Cody) and Cassie Farnsworth (Zach); one great-granddaughter, Ophelia J. Farnsworth; and special family friend, Jennifer Cauley of Great Bend. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Stan Lingreen and Don Lingreen; two sisters, Virginia Morris and Betty Considine.The family will greet from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 19, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 20, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Great Bend, with Pastor Daniel Vandenburg presiding. Inurnment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorials have been designated to Trinity United Methodist Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Clarence Joseph "Joe" Lingreen, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/clarence-lingreen/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.READ LESS

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Margaret Ann Thompson, 82, passed away on May 4, 2023, at Doctors Community Hospital, Hyattsville, Md. She was born on September 14, 1940, in Hoisington, Kan., to Lonnie F. and Mabel (Smith) Mitchell.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On February 23, 1964, she married Lyle Lee Johnson in Hutchinson, Kan., and he passed on February 25, 1965.&nbsp;&nbsp;She then married Charles Thompson in Great Bend, Kan.&nbsp;&nbsp;He passed on February 20, 2002.

A resident of Hyattsville, Md., coming from Great Bend, Kan., Margaret spent her working years as a certified medical aide at Great Bend Manor. 

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 </figure><a href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/margaret-thompson">https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/margaret-thompson</a>September 14, 1940 - May 4, 2023Margaret Ann Thompson, 82, passed away on May 4, 2023, at Doctors Community Hospital, Hyattsville, Md. She was born on September 14, 1940, in Hoisington, Kan., to Lonnie F. and Mabel (Smith) Mitchell.&nbsp;&nbsp;On February 23, 1964, she married Lyle Lee Johnson in Hutchinson, Kan., and he passed on February 25, 1965.&nbsp;&nbsp;She then married Charles Thompson in Great Bend, Kan.&nbsp;&nbsp;He passed on February 20, 2002.A resident of Hyattsville, Md., coming from Great Bend, Kan., Margaret spent her working years as a certified medical aide at Great Bend Manor. She was a member of Myers Chapel A.M.E Church, Great Bend, Kan. and Lifehouse Church, Oxen Hill, Md.&nbsp;&nbsp;Margaret enjoyed crocheting, collecting trinkets and always had a word search puzzle book close by.&nbsp;&nbsp;She loved spending time with her grand and great-grandchildren, with a gift of sending cards and keeping in touch on the phone with family and friends.Survivors include five daughters, Monica Johnson of Hays, Kan., Tisa Johnson (Mokeer) of Florissant, Mo., Lisa Daniels of Great Bend, Kan., Kristina Johnson of Hyattsville, Md (care giver) and Tricia Johnson of Great Bend, Kan.; nine grandchildren, Kassidy (Erin) Givens, LaVert (Tiffany) Johnson, Tiffany Jones, Joseph Givens, Stephan (Becky) Johnson, DeAndrea Jones, Kena (Jazmine) Daniels-Bell, Tyler Givens, Micca Givens; nine great-grandchildren, Cooper Givens, Cohen Givens, Kambree Johnson,&nbsp;&nbsp;Daxtyn Johnson, Janiyah Givens, Jaliyah Givens, Elliot Givens, Ka’Ziyah Daniels and Kaia McGale, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.Margaret is also survived by her stepmother, Rosalie Mitchell of Great Bend, Kan.; three brothers, O. Gilbert (Grace) Brown of Springfield, Mo., Edward Brown of West Memphis, Ark., and Vernon Brown of Wichita, Kan.; and three sisters, Zelma Forte of Kansas City, Kan., Eileen Brown of Wichita, Kan., and Joyce Dixon of Lubbock, Tex.&nbsp;Preceding Margret are her mother; father; and brothers, Harold Mitchell, Lonnie Mitchell, Jr., and Morris Brown.Visitation will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2023, with family receiving from noon to 2:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Reverend Leroy Keith presiding. Interment will take place at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Margaret Thompson Memorial Fund for funeral services or Margaret Thompson Memorial Fund of National Kidney Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Margaret Ann Thompson, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/margaret-thompson/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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