Phillipsburg resident Guy "Nick" Earl Ortiz passed away on Friday, 
March 17, 2023, at the Phillips County Hospital at the age of 56.

Nick was born on November 20, 1966, son of Jose Ortiz and Peggy Winters.

He is preceded in death by his mother Peggy.&nbsp;

Nick is survived by his son Nicholas Ortiz of Phillipsburg, sister 
Sandra Molnar, and brothers Dan Wilfong of Plainfield, Connecticut, and 
Randy Ortiz of Connecticut.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Guy "Nick" Earl Ortiz passed away on Friday, 
March 17, 2023, at the Phillips County Hospital at the age of 56.Nick was born on November 20, 1966, son of Jose Ortiz and Peggy Winters.He is preceded in death by his mother Peggy.&nbsp;Nick is survived by his son Nicholas Ortiz of Phillipsburg, sister 
Sandra Molnar, and brothers Dan Wilfong of Plainfield, Connecticut, and 
Randy Ortiz of Connecticut.&nbsp;Cremation was planned.

Nick Earl Ortiz

Wayne Joseph Armbrister, 71, of Burlington, Colorado, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Wayne was born July 16,1951, in Hays, Kansas, to Joseph and Martha (Keller) Armbrister.

Wayne spent his childhood and adolescence in Ellis and Rooks counties, attending school in Zurich and Palco. He learned to farm from his dad, Joe, while tending the family’s land. He enjoyed spending time with his cousins and his sister, Donna (Armbrister) Benoit. Wayne graduated from Palco High School in 1969 and attended Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland, where he learned carpentry.

Wayne married Terry Billenwillms in 1972. She and their unborn child preceded him in death in 1974. In 1978, he married Terrill Bartels of Burlington, Colorado. While living in Zurich, they had three children, Jonathan Armbrister in 1979, Haley Armbrister in 1982 and Molly Armbrister in 1988. Wayne and his family moved to Colorado in 1989 and settled in Burlington. They later divorced.

While living in Burlington, Wayne became well-known in the community as a talented carpenter and hard-working farmer. He built homes and completed renovations for countless families in the area and made friends wherever he went. An active member of First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Wayne served several terms as president of the church council and led the effort to finance and build a new church for the congregation in the late 1990s.

In 2004, Wayne married Kimberly Whipple, and together the couple built a successful carpentry business. They also volunteered to operate the First St. Paul’s food booth, raising money for the church, and operated Red Cross shelters in Burlington, offering food and shelter to travelers stranded in town during inclement weather.

In addition to farming and carpentry, Wayne enjoyed playing and watching sports, especially baseball, watching Western movies, gardening and spending time with his wife, kids and grandkids.

Wayne is survived by his children, Jon Armbrister of O’Fallon, MO, Haley Armbrister of Alamosa, CO, and Molly Armbrister of Windsor, CO; step-children, Brad (Amanda) Whipple of Virginia, and Stephanie (Bob) Miller of Casper, WY; grandchildren Tyler and Sophia Armbrister and Hannah Leiker; and sister Donna (Tom) Benoit.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Martha; siblings, Jeanette, Jean, Darrell and Wilma; and wives Terry and Kim.

A visitation will be held Monday, March 20, from 6 PM to 8 PM CT. with a prayer service at 8 PM all at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.

Funeral services will be held at 10 AM CT Tuesday, March 21, at St. John Lutheran Church in Ellis.

Additional visitation will be 3 PM – 4 PM MT at First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Burlington, CO, followed by a short graveside service and burial at Fairview Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. John Lutheran Church flooring repair project.

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

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 </figure>Wayne Joseph Armbrister, 71, of Burlington, Colorado, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Wayne was born July 16,1951, in Hays, Kansas, to Joseph and Martha (Keller) Armbrister.Wayne spent his childhood and adolescence in Ellis and Rooks counties, attending school in Zurich and Palco. He learned to farm from his dad, Joe, while tending the family’s land. He enjoyed spending time with his cousins and his sister, Donna (Armbrister) Benoit. Wayne graduated from Palco High School in 1969 and attended Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland, where he learned carpentry.Wayne married Terry Billenwillms in 1972. She and their unborn child preceded him in death in 1974. In 1978, he married Terrill Bartels of Burlington, Colorado. While living in Zurich, they had three children, Jonathan Armbrister in 1979, Haley Armbrister in 1982 and Molly Armbrister in 1988. Wayne and his family moved to Colorado in 1989 and settled in Burlington. They later divorced.While living in Burlington, Wayne became well-known in the community as a talented carpenter and hard-working farmer. He built homes and completed renovations for countless families in the area and made friends wherever he went. An active member of First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Wayne served several terms as president of the church council and led the effort to finance and build a new church for the congregation in the late 1990s.In 2004, Wayne married Kimberly Whipple, and together the couple built a successful carpentry business. They also volunteered to operate the First St. Paul’s food booth, raising money for the church, and operated Red Cross shelters in Burlington, offering food and shelter to travelers stranded in town during inclement weather.In addition to farming and carpentry, Wayne enjoyed playing and watching sports, especially baseball, watching Western movies, gardening and spending time with his wife, kids and grandkids.Wayne is survived by his children, Jon Armbrister of O’Fallon, MO, Haley Armbrister of Alamosa, CO, and Molly Armbrister of Windsor, CO; step-children, Brad (Amanda) Whipple of Virginia, and Stephanie (Bob) Miller of Casper, WY; grandchildren Tyler and Sophia Armbrister and Hannah Leiker; and sister Donna (Tom) Benoit.He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Martha; siblings, Jeanette, Jean, Darrell and Wilma; and wives Terry and Kim.A visitation will be held Monday, March 20, from 6 PM to 8 PM CT. with a prayer service at 8 PM all at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.Funeral services will be held at 10 AM CT Tuesday, March 21, at St. John Lutheran Church in Ellis.Additional visitation will be 3 PM – 4 PM MT at First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Burlington, CO, followed by a short graveside service and burial at Fairview Cemetery.Memorial contributions are suggested to St. John Lutheran Church flooring repair project.Condolences may be left on Wayne's tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Wayne Joseph Armbrister

Neil Lynn Carstens was born May 11, 1950, to Maynard and Mabel 
Carstens in St. Francis, Kansas. He graduated from Bird City High 
School, later attending Vo-Tech school in Goodland, graduating with a 
degree in Mechanics at the top of his class. He was known in the 
community as an excellent mechanic throughout his life.&nbsp;

Survived by his sister Marla Stams, brother-in-law Rusty Stams, 
daughter Kimla, as well as all of the many Bird City area community 
friends that always watched over him.&nbsp;

Preceded in death by parents Maynard, Mabel, and sister Nora Wilson.&nbsp;

Memorial service Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 10:00 AM. St. John's Lutheran Church, Bird City, Kansas.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4

Neil Lynn Carstens was born May 11, 1950, to Maynard and Mabel 
Carstens in St. Francis, Kansas. He graduated from Bird City High 
School, later attending Vo-Tech school in Goodland, graduating with a 
degree in Mechanics at the top of his class. He was known in the 
community as an excellent mechanic throughout his life.&nbsp;Survived by his sister Marla Stams, brother-in-law Rusty Stams, 
daughter Kimla, as well as all of the many Bird City area community 
friends that always watched over him.&nbsp;Preceded in death by parents Maynard, Mabel, and sister Nora Wilson.&nbsp;Memorial service Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 10:00 AM. St. John's Lutheran Church, Bird City, Kansas.Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4

Neil Lynn Carstens

Phillipsburg resident Fostine Kay Gardner passed away on December 
20, 2022, at the Phillipsburg Retirement Center at the age of 83.&nbsp;

She was born on December 21, 1938, in Centralia, Illinois, to her parents Carl "Gene" Britt and Helen "Iris" (Whitten) Britt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Fostine was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Iris Britt.&nbsp;

She was survived by her son, Bradford Parker of Phillipsburg, her two
 daughters, Kimberly Shields of Phillipsburg, and Loujena Cardenas of 
Hawthorne, Nevada, as well as 7 grandchildren and 14 great 
grandchildren.

A memorial service, officiated by Pastor David Manyara, will be held 
on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church 
in Phillipsburg.&nbsp;

Phillipsburg resident Fostine Kay Gardner passed away on December 
20, 2022, at the Phillipsburg Retirement Center at the age of 83.&nbsp;She was born on December 21, 1938, in Centralia, Illinois, to her parents Carl "Gene" Britt and Helen "Iris" (Whitten) Britt.&nbsp;&nbsp;Fostine was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Iris Britt.&nbsp;She was survived by her son, Bradford Parker of Phillipsburg, her two
 daughters, Kimberly Shields of Phillipsburg, and Loujena Cardenas of 
Hawthorne, Nevada, as well as 7 grandchildren and 14 great 
grandchildren.A memorial service, officiated by Pastor David Manyara, will be held 
on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church 
in Phillipsburg.&nbsp;

Fostine Kay Gardner

Margaret “Peggy” Jane Muehlenkamp, 85, of Oakley, died Thursday, March 
16, 2023, at Hays Medical Center. She was born on July 1, 1937, in Hays,
 to James and Orpha (Mountford) Moss. 

Margaret enjoyed reading the Bible
 and was a member of the Mormon Church and later joined the Catholic 
Church. In her free time, she enjoyed sewing, cooking, shopping and 
especially spending time with her children and grandchildren. On May 1, 
1992, she married Lawrence Muehlenkamp. 
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Johnny Moss, 
Earl Moss and Esther Woofter and grandchildren, Mitchell Ottley, Lancy 
Heady and Matthew Patton. 
She is survived by her husband Lawrence; children, Penny (Bob) Ottley, 
Rhonda Litton, Karin (Todd) Good, Kyle (Lori) Litton, Kurt (Jewel) 
Litton, Marcie (Blake) Heady and Lonnie (Denise) Litton; 35 
grandchildren; 63 great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren and
 sisters-in-law, Opal Moss, Fern Ottley, Verna Wright, Mary Alice Gibson
 and Margie Brown. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Baalmann Mortuary, 
Oakley, with a Vigil at 6:00 p.m. and a Mormon service at 6:30 p.m. 
Funeral Mass is at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 20, 2023, at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Oakley, with burial in the church cemetery.

Memorials 
may be made to St. Joseph School or The Church of Jesus Christ of 
Latter-day Saints, Colby and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 
391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Margaret “Peggy” Jane Muehlenkamp, 85, of Oakley, died Thursday, March 
16, 2023, at Hays Medical Center. She was born on July 1, 1937, in Hays,
 to James and Orpha (Mountford) Moss. Margaret enjoyed reading the Bible
 and was a member of the Mormon Church and later joined the Catholic 
Church. In her free time, she enjoyed sewing, cooking, shopping and 
especially spending time with her children and grandchildren. On May 1, 
1992, she married Lawrence Muehlenkamp. 
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Johnny Moss, 
Earl Moss and Esther Woofter and grandchildren, Mitchell Ottley, Lancy 
Heady and Matthew Patton. 
She is survived by her husband Lawrence; children, Penny (Bob) Ottley, 
Rhonda Litton, Karin (Todd) Good, Kyle (Lori) Litton, Kurt (Jewel) 
Litton, Marcie (Blake) Heady and Lonnie (Denise) Litton; 35 
grandchildren; 63 great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren and
 sisters-in-law, Opal Moss, Fern Ottley, Verna Wright, Mary Alice Gibson
 and Margie Brown. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Baalmann Mortuary, 
Oakley, with a Vigil at 6:00 p.m. and a Mormon service at 6:30 p.m. 
Funeral Mass is at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 20, 2023, at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Oakley, with burial in the church cemetery. Memorials 
may be made to St. Joseph School or The Church of Jesus Christ of 
Latter-day Saints, Colby and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 
391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Margaret 'Peggy' Jane Muehlenkamp

Franklin A. Callaway of Newton, Kansas, passed away March 18, 2023, 
at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas. He was born to Frederick 
L. and Lola M. (Bowman) Callaway on March 18, 1938, in Norton, Kansas.

Attending school in Norton until 1955, Frank joined the 
Kansas National Guard, transferring to the U.S. Army in 1959. After 
retiring from the military in 1965, he continued with 36 years on the 
railroad, retiring in 2001.

In 1959, Frank married Barbara White in Phillipsburg, Kansas. They 
were blessed with two sons, Frank and Scott and a daughter, Tamara. 
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, and three sisters, Joyce, 
Maxine, and Ruth.

Frank is survived by his wife Barbara; sons, Frank L. (Debra) and Scott (Gloria); daughter, Tamara Merkwan (Michael).

Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday, March 23, 2023, 
from 5-9pm, with the family present from 6-8pm. The funeral service will
 be at 2pm on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton.

Franklin A. Callaway of Newton, Kansas, passed away March 18, 2023, 
at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas. He was born to Frederick 
L. and Lola M. (Bowman) Callaway on March 18, 1938, in Norton, Kansas.Attending school in Norton until 1955, Frank joined the 
Kansas National Guard, transferring to the U.S. Army in 1959. After 
retiring from the military in 1965, he continued with 36 years on the 
railroad, retiring in 2001.In 1959, Frank married Barbara White in Phillipsburg, Kansas. They 
were blessed with two sons, Frank and Scott and a daughter, Tamara. 
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, and three sisters, Joyce, 
Maxine, and Ruth.Frank is survived by his wife Barbara; sons, Frank L. (Debra) and Scott (Gloria); daughter, Tamara Merkwan (Michael).He went to be with his Lord and Savior.Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday, March 23, 2023, 
from 5-9pm, with the family present from 6-8pm. The funeral service will
 be at 2pm on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton.

Franklin A. Callaway

Arthur “Art” Leiker, 92, died Friday, March 17, 2023, at St. Catherine 
Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. He was born September 19, 1930, in 
Collyer, Kansas, the son of Adolph &amp; Margaret (Braun) Leiker. 
 Art moved with his family to Garden City in 1934, where he grew up 
on a sugar beet farm north of Holcomb, Kansas. He attended St. Mary 
Catholic School and Holcomb schools where he graduated from high school.
 After school hours, Art went to work at the Company’s Sugar Factory 
until he entered the service. He served 18 months in the United States 
Army and 3 years active in the Army Reserves. After active duty in the 
service, Art returned to Garden City and worked for the Garden City 
Company. He retired after 33 years as a Farm Maintenance 
Superintendent. 
 On May 16, 1955, he married Joan Cason in Garden City. Art was a 
member of St. Mary Catholic Church, a life member of the Knights of 
Columbus #2795, member of the American Legion, Harry H. Renick Post #9, 
the APS Stamp Association, and numerous coin associations. He enjoyed 
spending his time going to antique auctions and collecting coins and 
stamps. 
 Survivors include a son John Leiker of Garden City; a daughter 
Karen Wells of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, a brother James Leiker of Scott, 
Louisiana; 6 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Art is preceded 
in death by his wife Joan who died on October 15, 2006. He is also 
preceded in death by his parents; a daughter Cynthia Romero; a sister 
Esther Smith; a brother Otto Leiker; and a grandson Arthur Romero. 
 A Knights of Columbus Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on 
Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. 
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 23, at St. 
Mary Catholic Church in Garden City with Fr. Jacob Schneider as 
Celebrant. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City 
with military graveside rites conducted by the Kansas Army National 
Guard Honor Guard. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on 
Wednesday at Garnand Funeral Home.

 The family suggests memorials given 
to St. Mary Catholic Church or to Wounded Warriors, both in care of the 
funeral home.  Condolences may be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Arthur “Art” Leiker, 92, died Friday, March 17, 2023, at St. Catherine 
Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. He was born September 19, 1930, in 
Collyer, Kansas, the son of Adolph &amp; Margaret (Braun) Leiker. 
 Art moved with his family to Garden City in 1934, where he grew up 
on a sugar beet farm north of Holcomb, Kansas. He attended St. Mary 
Catholic School and Holcomb schools where he graduated from high school.
 After school hours, Art went to work at the Company’s Sugar Factory 
until he entered the service. He served 18 months in the United States 
Army and 3 years active in the Army Reserves. After active duty in the 
service, Art returned to Garden City and worked for the Garden City 
Company. He retired after 33 years as a Farm Maintenance 
Superintendent. 
 On May 16, 1955, he married Joan Cason in Garden City. Art was a 
member of St. Mary Catholic Church, a life member of the Knights of 
Columbus #2795, member of the American Legion, Harry H. Renick Post #9, 
the APS Stamp Association, and numerous coin associations. He enjoyed 
spending his time going to antique auctions and collecting coins and 
stamps. 
 Survivors include a son John Leiker of Garden City; a daughter 
Karen Wells of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, a brother James Leiker of Scott, 
Louisiana; 6 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Art is preceded 
in death by his wife Joan who died on October 15, 2006. He is also 
preceded in death by his parents; a daughter Cynthia Romero; a sister 
Esther Smith; a brother Otto Leiker; and a grandson Arthur Romero. 
 A Knights of Columbus Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on 
Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. 
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 23, at St. 
Mary Catholic Church in Garden City with Fr. Jacob Schneider as 
Celebrant. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City 
with military graveside rites conducted by the Kansas Army National 
Guard Honor Guard. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on 
Wednesday at Garnand Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials given 
to St. Mary Catholic Church or to Wounded Warriors, both in care of the 
funeral home. Condolences may be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Arthur 'Art' Leiker

Frances Witt, age 86, formerly of Hays, passed away March 17, 2023, in Grandview, Missouri.

Graveside
 services will be at a later date under the direction of 
Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Frances Witt, age 86, formerly of Hays, passed away March 17, 2023, in Grandview, Missouri.Graveside
 services will be at a later date under the direction of 
Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Frances Witt

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2005-Friday, March 17th, 2023

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/mason-givens/5160533/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2005-Friday, March 17th, 2023An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/mason-givens/5160533/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Mason Givens

January 4, 1933
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 March 13, 2023

An obituary and services are pending with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ruffnerwakelin.com/obituaries/Lee-Roy-Denning?obId=27500112#/celebrationWall">Ruffner-Wakelin Funeral Homes and Crematory</a>, Prescott, Ariz.

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 </figure>January 4, 1933
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 March 13, 2023An obituary and services are pending with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ruffnerwakelin.com/obituaries/Lee-Roy-Denning?obId=27500112#/celebrationWall">Ruffner-Wakelin Funeral Homes and Crematory</a>, Prescott, Ariz.

Lee Roy Denning

Caiden Matthew West, age 16, of Hays, Kansas, passed away March 12, 2023. &nbsp; Services are pending and will be announced by Keithley Funeral Homesand Crematory-Brock’s Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays, Kansas. Condolences may be left by guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>Caiden Matthew West, age 16, of Hays, Kansas, passed away March 12, 2023. &nbsp; Services are pending and will be announced by Keithley Funeral Homesand Crematory-Brock’s Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays, Kansas. Condolences may be left by guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Caiden Matthew West

Sally “Sara” Stansbury, age 86, of Hays, Kansas, passed away 
peacefully on March 15, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born 
on October 8, 1936, the daughter of William and Myrtle (Buffon) Austin 
in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas.

She attended the 
Cottonwood Falls public schools and upon graduation&nbsp;from high school, 
Sally enrolled at Kansas State Teachers College in&nbsp;Emporia to begin work
 on requirements for a degree in education.&nbsp;After one year, Sally 
transferred to Washburn University in Topeka&nbsp;where she completed degree 
requirements and graduated in the spring&nbsp;of 1958. She was involved in 
several activities at Washburn and became&nbsp;a member of the Alpha Phi 
sorority.

On June 28, 1958, she was united in marriage 
to James Stansbury, whom she met at Washburn. They then moved to Ellis, 
Kansas where Jim had been hired for a teaching and coaching position in 
the Ellis public school system. After 8 years, they moved to Hays when 
Jim was selected for an instructor’s position on the Fort Hays State 
University College of Education faculty.

Sally enjoyed 
life in Hays. She was an active member of the First&nbsp;Presbyterian Church,
 serving one 3-year term on the Session and a&nbsp;number of years as the 
church’s part time secretary. She was very&nbsp;proud of her membership in 
the Daughters of the American Revolution&nbsp;and was an active member of 
this organization as well as in the PEO.&nbsp;She also served several years 
as a part time secretary for the Ellis&nbsp;County Historical Society. 
Sally’s favorite leisure time activity was&nbsp;playing bridge and she was a 
member of a number of local bridge clubs&nbsp;over the years. She also 
enjoyed the numerous bus tours that she, Jim&nbsp;Chuck, Jerri, and Tom took 
after Jim retired.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Patti and brother, Bill.

Sally
 is survived by her husband Jim, daughter Jerri Black (Terry Tavis), Son 
Bill (Lori), Chuck, and grandson Tom Black (Erica), Jim’s&nbsp;brother Gary 
Stansbury (Pat) and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services
 will be announced at a later date under the direction of 
Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

In
 lieu of flowers, memorials for Sally are suggested to the First 
Presbyterian Church, DSNWK, or the Arc Park. Contributions made payable 
to the organization of your choice may be sent in care of Keithley 
Funeral Homes PO Box 86 Hays, KS 67601.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

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 </figure>Sally “Sara” Stansbury, age 86, of Hays, Kansas, passed away 
peacefully on March 15, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born 
on October 8, 1936, the daughter of William and Myrtle (Buffon) Austin 
in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas.She attended the 
Cottonwood Falls public schools and upon graduation&nbsp;from high school, 
Sally enrolled at Kansas State Teachers College in&nbsp;Emporia to begin work
 on requirements for a degree in education.&nbsp;After one year, Sally 
transferred to Washburn University in Topeka&nbsp;where she completed degree 
requirements and graduated in the spring&nbsp;of 1958. She was involved in 
several activities at Washburn and became&nbsp;a member of the Alpha Phi 
sorority.On June 28, 1958, she was united in marriage 
to James Stansbury, whom she met at Washburn. They then moved to Ellis, 
Kansas where Jim had been hired for a teaching and coaching position in 
the Ellis public school system. After 8 years, they moved to Hays when 
Jim was selected for an instructor’s position on the Fort Hays State 
University College of Education faculty.Sally enjoyed 
life in Hays. She was an active member of the First&nbsp;Presbyterian Church,
 serving one 3-year term on the Session and a&nbsp;number of years as the 
church’s part time secretary. She was very&nbsp;proud of her membership in 
the Daughters of the American Revolution&nbsp;and was an active member of 
this organization as well as in the PEO.&nbsp;She also served several years 
as a part time secretary for the Ellis&nbsp;County Historical Society. 
Sally’s favorite leisure time activity was&nbsp;playing bridge and she was a 
member of a number of local bridge clubs&nbsp;over the years. She also 
enjoyed the numerous bus tours that she, Jim&nbsp;Chuck, Jerri, and Tom took 
after Jim retired.She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Patti and brother, Bill.Sally
 is survived by her husband Jim, daughter Jerri Black (Terry Tavis), Son 
Bill (Lori), Chuck, and grandson Tom Black (Erica), Jim’s&nbsp;brother Gary 
Stansbury (Pat) and numerous nieces and nephews.Services
 will be announced at a later date under the direction of 
Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.In
 lieu of flowers, memorials for Sally are suggested to the First 
Presbyterian Church, DSNWK, or the Arc Park. Contributions made payable 
to the organization of your choice may be sent in care of Keithley 
Funeral Homes PO Box 86 Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Sally 'Sara' Stansbury

Gerald Raymond Zorn, 88, passed away March 18, 2023, at his home in 
Great Bend. He was born on July 24, 1934, on the farm near Odin, to Fred
 &amp; Anna (Kirmer) Zorn. He married Loretta Soellner on April 18, 
1959, at St. Peters Catholic Church in Willowdale, Kan.

A longtime Great Bend resident, Gerald was a farmer and worked as a 
shipping supervisor at Great Bend Manufacturing having retired in 1999 
after 35 years. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick
 Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #862, VFW Post #3111 and 
American Legion Post #180. He enjoyed fellowship and dinner with his 
close friends at the American Legion and polka dancing, as well as 
having led many Grand Marches at weddings over the years. Gerald was a 
veteran of the United States Army, having been stationed in Germany.

Survivors include, his wife, Loretta of the home; a son, Brian Zorn 
(Linda Judge) of Fort Collins, Colo.; a daughter, Jane Potera (Stanley) 
of Great Bend; a sister, Helen Holiday of Inman; three sisters in law, 
Emily Zorn and Lea Zorn; and five grandchildren, Christopher Zorn, Amber
 Zorn, Becky Holt (David), Abbey Zorn and Spencer Zorn. He was preceded 
in death by his parents; a son, Kevin Zorn; seven brothers, Frank Zorn, 
Leonard Zorn, Bernard Zorn, Elmer Zorn, Alvin Zorn, Edwin Zorn, and 
Richard Zorn; and four sisters, Margaret Steiner, Matilda “Tillie” 
Schremmer, Eleanor Hickel and Marion Schroeder.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 22, 
2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service and Knights of Columbus
 rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 
a.m., Thursday, March 23, 2023, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great 
Bend, with Father Aneesh Parappattu presiding. &nbsp;Interment will be in the
 Great Bend Cemetery. 

Memorials have been designated to the Heartland 
Cancer Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Gerald Raymond Zorn, 88, passed away March 18, 2023, at his home in 
Great Bend. He was born on July 24, 1934, on the farm near Odin, to Fred
 &amp; Anna (Kirmer) Zorn. He married Loretta Soellner on April 18, 
1959, at St. Peters Catholic Church in Willowdale, Kan.A longtime Great Bend resident, Gerald was a farmer and worked as a 
shipping supervisor at Great Bend Manufacturing having retired in 1999 
after 35 years. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick
 Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #862, VFW Post #3111 and 
American Legion Post #180. He enjoyed fellowship and dinner with his 
close friends at the American Legion and polka dancing, as well as 
having led many Grand Marches at weddings over the years. Gerald was a 
veteran of the United States Army, having been stationed in Germany.Survivors include, his wife, Loretta of the home; a son, Brian Zorn 
(Linda Judge) of Fort Collins, Colo.; a daughter, Jane Potera (Stanley) 
of Great Bend; a sister, Helen Holiday of Inman; three sisters in law, 
Emily Zorn and Lea Zorn; and five grandchildren, Christopher Zorn, Amber
 Zorn, Becky Holt (David), Abbey Zorn and Spencer Zorn. He was preceded 
in death by his parents; a son, Kevin Zorn; seven brothers, Frank Zorn, 
Leonard Zorn, Bernard Zorn, Elmer Zorn, Alvin Zorn, Edwin Zorn, and 
Richard Zorn; and four sisters, Margaret Steiner, Matilda “Tillie” 
Schremmer, Eleanor Hickel and Marion Schroeder.Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 22, 
2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service and Knights of Columbus
 rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 
a.m., Thursday, March 23, 2023, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great 
Bend, with Father Aneesh Parappattu presiding. &nbsp;Interment will be in the
 Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the Heartland 
Cancer Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Gerald Raymond Zorn

Wayne Joseph Armbrister, 71, of Burlington, Colorado, passed away 
Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp;

Visitation
 will be held Monday, March 20, from 6 PM to 8 PM CT. with a prayer 
service at 8 PM all at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 
67637.

Additional
 visitation will be Tuesday 3 PM – 4 PM MT at First St. Paul’s Lutheran 
Church in Burlington, CO, followed by a short graveside service and 
burial at Fairview Cemetery.

Condolences may be shared by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

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 </figure>Wayne Joseph Armbrister, 71, of Burlington, Colorado, passed away 
Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp;Visitation
 will be held Monday, March 20, from 6 PM to 8 PM CT. with a prayer 
service at 8 PM all at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 
67637.Funeral services will be held at 10 AM CT Tuesday, March 21, at St. John Lutheran Church in Ellis.Additional
 visitation will be Tuesday 3 PM – 4 PM MT at First St. Paul’s Lutheran 
Church in Burlington, CO, followed by a short graveside service and 
burial at Fairview Cemetery.Memorial contributions are suggested to St. John Lutheran Church flooring repair project.Condolences may be shared by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Jerry Kirk Liester, 64, of Hoxie, Kansas passed away March 15, 2023, 
at the Sheridan County Health Complex.  Jerry was born March 23, 1958, 
to Clyde A. (Jr.) and Iola F. (McGuire) Liester in Hoxie, Kansas.  Jerry
 lived most of his life in Hoxie and attended the Hoxie Schools 
graduating from Hoxie High School in 1976.

Jerry is 
survived by his brother, John Liester and wife Linda of Hoxie, Kansas; 
sisters, Julie Samuelson of Sharon Springs, Kansas and Karla Lucas of 
Hoxie, Kansas; daughter, Lindsey Daughtry and husband Patrick of 
Wellington, Kansas; granddaughter, Blair Daughtry; and nieces and 
nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde
 Jr. and Iola Liester; sons, Jason and Jeremy Liester; and 
brother-in-law, Dale Samuelson.

A Private Family 
inurnment is planned for a later date in the Hoxie City Cemetery. 

 
Memorials are suggested to the Jerry Liester Memorial Fund and may be 
sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 
67740.  Words of comfort and caring  may be left at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

Jerry Kirk Liester, 64, of Hoxie, Kansas passed away March 15, 2023, 
at the Sheridan County Health Complex. Jerry was born March 23, 1958, 
to Clyde A. (Jr.) and Iola F. (McGuire) Liester in Hoxie, Kansas. Jerry
 lived most of his life in Hoxie and attended the Hoxie Schools 
graduating from Hoxie High School in 1976.Jerry is 
survived by his brother, John Liester and wife Linda of Hoxie, Kansas; 
sisters, Julie Samuelson of Sharon Springs, Kansas and Karla Lucas of 
Hoxie, Kansas; daughter, Lindsey Daughtry and husband Patrick of 
Wellington, Kansas; granddaughter, Blair Daughtry; and nieces and 
nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde
 Jr. and Iola Liester; sons, Jason and Jeremy Liester; and 
brother-in-law, Dale Samuelson.A Private Family 
inurnment is planned for a later date in the Hoxie City Cemetery. 
Memorials are suggested to the Jerry Liester Memorial Fund and may be 
sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 
67740. Words of comfort and caring may be left at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

Jerry Kirk Liester

Leo Dean Radenberg, 91, passed away March 17, 2023, at Medicalodges 
of Great Bend. He was born July 30, 1931, in Claflin, to Paul &amp; Rose
 (Miller) Radenberg. He married Patsy Dell Scott on May 21, 1955, in 
Great Bend. She died on May 18, 2018.

A longtime area resident, Leo worked in facility maintenance at 
Marlette Homes and the Central Kansas Public Library. He enjoyed 
mechanic work, plumbing and carpentry, as well as gardening. Leo tried 
to pass these and other basic life skills on to his family.

Survivors include, a son, Terry Radenberg (Kyle) of Great Bend; a 
daughter, Laree Hinman (David) of Hoisington; three grandchildren, Taryn
 Mitchell (Jack), Gannon Radenberg and (fianceé Brooke Oleson) and 
Steven Hinman (Sarah); and three great grandchildren, Jackson Hinman, 
Kathryn Titsworth and Emersyn Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his 
parents; his wife, Patsy Radenberg; two brothers, Marvin Radenberg and 
Albert Radenberg; and a sister, Vivian Grossardt.

Memorial Graveside Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, 
March 25, 2023, at the Great Bend Cemetery with Chaplain Jeffrey Owen 
presiding and Military Rites conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. 


Memorials have been designated to DAV or Golden Belt Humane Society, in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Leo Dean Radenberg, 91, passed away March 17, 2023, at Medicalodges 
of Great Bend. He was born July 30, 1931, in Claflin, to Paul &amp; Rose
 (Miller) Radenberg. He married Patsy Dell Scott on May 21, 1955, in 
Great Bend. She died on May 18, 2018.A longtime area resident, Leo worked in facility maintenance at 
Marlette Homes and the Central Kansas Public Library. He enjoyed 
mechanic work, plumbing and carpentry, as well as gardening. Leo tried 
to pass these and other basic life skills on to his family.Survivors include, a son, Terry Radenberg (Kyle) of Great Bend; a 
daughter, Laree Hinman (David) of Hoisington; three grandchildren, Taryn
 Mitchell (Jack), Gannon Radenberg and (fianceé Brooke Oleson) and 
Steven Hinman (Sarah); and three great grandchildren, Jackson Hinman, 
Kathryn Titsworth and Emersyn Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his 
parents; his wife, Patsy Radenberg; two brothers, Marvin Radenberg and 
Albert Radenberg; and a sister, Vivian Grossardt.Memorial Graveside Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, 
March 25, 2023, at the Great Bend Cemetery with Chaplain Jeffrey Owen 
presiding and Military Rites conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. 
Memorials have been designated to DAV or Golden Belt Humane Society, in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Leo Dean Radenberg

Rocky L. Yoder, 68, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Rocky was born November 17, 1954, in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado .&nbsp; He 
was one of five children born to Wilbur and Phyllis (Bedker) Yoder.&nbsp; At 
the age of 12 he started working in construction with his father.&nbsp; At 
16, he worked at Jerrys Texaco Station changing tires and assisting with
 the pumps.&nbsp; In high school he became interested in Rodeo bull riding.&nbsp; 
He graduated from Littleton High School.&nbsp; He then attended two years at 
Sterling College before he started working at the Arabian Horse Registry
 in Illinois.&nbsp; Later he returned to college and got a Degree in 
Agriculture Science.&nbsp; He moved to Russell, Kansas, in 2004.

Rocky was united in marriage to Brenda Schmidtberger on October 1, 2011 in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; They made their home in Russell.

Rocky worked at the Land O Lakes where he did the rations for cattle 
feed.&nbsp; He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Russell and St. 
Fidelis Catholic Church in Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; He was known for his 
artistic wood carvings and had Art shows at the Deines Cultural Center 
and the 4-H Building in Russell.

Rocky’s surviving family include his wife of 11 years, Brenda of the 
home; two brothers, Larry Yoder (Karen) of Hugoton, Kansas and Randy 
Yoder (Shelley) of Wauneta, Nebraska; sister, Nancy Noble (Steve) of 
Lincoln, Nebraska; and many nieces and nephews and friends.

Rocky was preceded in death by his parents and sister Melody Burr.

Celebration of Rocky’s Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 
21, 2023, at St. John Lutheran Church of Russell.&nbsp; Cremation has taken 
place. Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is
 in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Rocky L. Yoder, 68, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.Rocky was born November 17, 1954, in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado .&nbsp; He 
was one of five children born to Wilbur and Phyllis (Bedker) Yoder.&nbsp; At 
the age of 12 he started working in construction with his father.&nbsp; At 
16, he worked at Jerrys Texaco Station changing tires and assisting with
 the pumps.&nbsp; In high school he became interested in Rodeo bull riding.&nbsp; 
He graduated from Littleton High School.&nbsp; He then attended two years at 
Sterling College before he started working at the Arabian Horse Registry
 in Illinois.&nbsp; Later he returned to college and got a Degree in 
Agriculture Science.&nbsp; He moved to Russell, Kansas, in 2004.Rocky was united in marriage to Brenda Schmidtberger on October 1, 2011 in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; They made their home in Russell.Rocky worked at the Land O Lakes where he did the rations for cattle 
feed.&nbsp; He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Russell and St. 
Fidelis Catholic Church in Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; He was known for his 
artistic wood carvings and had Art shows at the Deines Cultural Center 
and the 4-H Building in Russell.Rocky’s surviving family include his wife of 11 years, Brenda of the 
home; two brothers, Larry Yoder (Karen) of Hugoton, Kansas and Randy 
Yoder (Shelley) of Wauneta, Nebraska; sister, Nancy Noble (Steve) of 
Lincoln, Nebraska; and many nieces and nephews and friends.Rocky was preceded in death by his parents and sister Melody Burr.Celebration of Rocky’s Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 
21, 2023, at St. John Lutheran Church of Russell.&nbsp; Cremation has taken 
place. Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is
 in charge of these arrangements.

Rocky L. Yoder

After a brief illness, Margaret Rozella Klema McKittrick, 94, of 
Manhattan, Kansas, died on March 15, 2023, at Bramlage House in 
Manhattan, Kansas, surrounded by family members. Marge, as she was 
known, was born April 19, 1928, in Wilson, Kansas, the daughter of James
 and Hattie Weinhold Klema.

Marge graduated from Wilson
 High School class of 1946. After graduation, she attended Kansas State 
University and taught Vocational Home Economics for a year in Beverly, 
three years in Plainville and a year at Hays Junior High in Hays.

On
 June 17, 1954, she married Richard Leland McKittrick in Wilson, Kansas,
 whom she had known since first grade. She returned to KSU to work on 
her Master’s degree in Early Child Development. The union was blessed 
with three children, Richard James McKittrick, of Mission Hills, Sandra 
McKittrick Blamey of Maui and Kathryn McKittrick Wichmann, of Manhattan.
 Marge is survived by her three children, their spouses Bev McKittrick, 
Jim Blamey, Tony Wichmann, nine grand-children and their spouses.

Marge
 was Den Mother for Cub Scouts and leader for Brownies and Girl Scouts. 
She also worked on KSU campus for many years with enrollment of new and 
returning students After raising the three children, she was a 
substitute teacher for USD 383. Marge was a member of the Peace Lutheran
 Church for many years, later transfering to First Lutheran Church, 
Lions Club, Delta Zeta, KNEA, AAUW, Stardusters, Creative Cooking, 
Manhattan Area Retired Teachers and Kansas State Alumni Association.

Marge
 enjoyed her grandchildren, sewing, fishing and Kansas State sports. She
 was active with other retired friends and in early retirement enjoyed 
square dancing, gardening and traveling. With her husband, Richard, 
retiring from U.S.D. # 383 in 1992 they traveled extensively in Europe, 
Canada, Mexico, Egypt, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, the British Virgin 
Islands and all fifty of the states.

Marge was preceded in death by her husband, parents and three brothers, Dell, Gerald and Samuel.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, May 19th, at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.

Cremation
 is planned with memorial service to be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 
20th, at First Lutheran Church, 930 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS, with 
Reverend Stephen Haverlah officiating. Private inurnment will be later 
in the Wilson City Cemetery, Wilson, Kansas.

Online condolences may be left for her family by clicking on "Share A Memory" on this page.

Memorial
 contributions may be made to Excelsior Lutheran Church Lighted Cross 
Fund in Wilson, KS, or First Lutheran Church in Manhattan. 

 
Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 
Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

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 </figure>After a brief illness, Margaret Rozella Klema McKittrick, 94, of 
Manhattan, Kansas, died on March 15, 2023, at Bramlage House in 
Manhattan, Kansas, surrounded by family members. Marge, as she was 
known, was born April 19, 1928, in Wilson, Kansas, the daughter of James
 and Hattie Weinhold Klema.Marge graduated from Wilson
 High School class of 1946. After graduation, she attended Kansas State 
University and taught Vocational Home Economics for a year in Beverly, 
three years in Plainville and a year at Hays Junior High in Hays.On
 June 17, 1954, she married Richard Leland McKittrick in Wilson, Kansas,
 whom she had known since first grade. She returned to KSU to work on 
her Master’s degree in Early Child Development. The union was blessed 
with three children, Richard James McKittrick, of Mission Hills, Sandra 
McKittrick Blamey of Maui and Kathryn McKittrick Wichmann, of Manhattan.
 Marge is survived by her three children, their spouses Bev McKittrick, 
Jim Blamey, Tony Wichmann, nine grand-children and their spouses.Marge
 was Den Mother for Cub Scouts and leader for Brownies and Girl Scouts. 
She also worked on KSU campus for many years with enrollment of new and 
returning students After raising the three children, she was a 
substitute teacher for USD 383. Marge was a member of the Peace Lutheran
 Church for many years, later transfering to First Lutheran Church, 
Lions Club, Delta Zeta, KNEA, AAUW, Stardusters, Creative Cooking, 
Manhattan Area Retired Teachers and Kansas State Alumni Association.Marge
 enjoyed her grandchildren, sewing, fishing and Kansas State sports. She
 was active with other retired friends and in early retirement enjoyed 
square dancing, gardening and traveling. With her husband, Richard, 
retiring from U.S.D. # 383 in 1992 they traveled extensively in Europe, 
Canada, Mexico, Egypt, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, the British Virgin 
Islands and all fifty of the states.Marge was preceded in death by her husband, parents and three brothers, Dell, Gerald and Samuel.The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, May 19th, at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.Cremation
 is planned with memorial service to be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 
20th, at First Lutheran Church, 930 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS, with 
Reverend Stephen Haverlah officiating. Private inurnment will be later 
in the Wilson City Cemetery, Wilson, Kansas.Online condolences may be left for her family by clicking on "Share A Memory" on this page.Memorial
 contributions may be made to Excelsior Lutheran Church Lighted Cross 
Fund in Wilson, KS, or First Lutheran Church in Manhattan. 
Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 
Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Margaret K. McKittrick

Danny Scott Trout, 40, formerly of Bushton, Kansas, passed away on 
March 11, 2023, in Houston, Texas.&nbsp; Danny was born to Larry and Laura 
Trout on September 6, 1982, in Great Bend, Kansas. He spent the majority 
of his childhood in Bushton, Kansas, and graduated from Quivira Heights 
High School in 2000. 

As a teenager, Danny loved playing football, 
long-distance running, and learning physics and chemistry from his 
favorite teacher who deeply inspired him. He had a lead role in the 
school play every year and carried that passion with him throughout his 
adult life.&nbsp; Danny had the kindest heart and embodied the definition of a
 true friend, often going out of his way to help and encourage others. 
He attended Kansas State University majoring in theater and physics. He 
also enjoyed learning to speak French and was a member of Beta Sigma Psi
 Fraternity.

Danny lived in California for several years as an adult and loved the
 ocean there as well as spending time in Hollywood. In 2014, he moved to
 Angleton, Texas to be closer to his parents. All of Danny’s life he 
shared a close bond with his Mother, whom he loved deeply.&nbsp;

Danny also loved being an uncle and sharing his interests with his 
nephews and niece. He convinced each one of them at one point or another
 that he was Superman, he shared his best “dad jokes” with them, he 
taught them all of the secrets of his favorite video games, and he 
morphed into the best tickle monster that ever existed.

Danny is survived by his mother, Laura Trout of Angleton, Texas; his 
two sisters: Dawn Trout of Rocky Ford, Colorado, and Crystal Trout of 
Lake Jackson, Texas; his grandmother, Karen Allison of Bushton, Kansas; 
his two nephews: Dylan (Madison) Mortimore of Great Bend, Kansas, and 
Layne Trout of Rocky Ford, Colorado; his niece, Emma Trout of Lake 
Jackson, Texas; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.&nbsp; Danny is joined
 in Heaven by his father, Larry Trout; his sister, Charlie Trout; and 
his gramps, Larry Temple.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 
23, 2023, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Bushton, Kansas, with 
Father Michael Brungardt officiating.&nbsp; Interment will follow in the 
Lyons Municipal Cemetery at Lyons, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 4:00
 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, March 22 at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic 
Church in Bushton with a Rosary Service at 7:00 PM.&nbsp; 

The family suggests
 that in lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions be directed to the 
Danny Trout Funeral Expense Fund with Charter Funerals, 2115 Washington 
Street, Great Bend, Kansas 67530 in charge.

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 </figure>Danny Scott Trout, 40, formerly of Bushton, Kansas, passed away on 
March 11, 2023, in Houston, Texas.&nbsp; Danny was born to Larry and Laura 
Trout on September 6, 1982, in Great Bend, Kansas. He spent the majority 
of his childhood in Bushton, Kansas, and graduated from Quivira Heights 
High School in 2000. As a teenager, Danny loved playing football, 
long-distance running, and learning physics and chemistry from his 
favorite teacher who deeply inspired him. He had a lead role in the 
school play every year and carried that passion with him throughout his 
adult life.&nbsp; Danny had the kindest heart and embodied the definition of a
 true friend, often going out of his way to help and encourage others. 
He attended Kansas State University majoring in theater and physics. He 
also enjoyed learning to speak French and was a member of Beta Sigma Psi
 Fraternity.Danny lived in California for several years as an adult and loved the
 ocean there as well as spending time in Hollywood. In 2014, he moved to
 Angleton, Texas to be closer to his parents. All of Danny’s life he 
shared a close bond with his Mother, whom he loved deeply.&nbsp;Danny also loved being an uncle and sharing his interests with his 
nephews and niece. He convinced each one of them at one point or another
 that he was Superman, he shared his best “dad jokes” with them, he 
taught them all of the secrets of his favorite video games, and he 
morphed into the best tickle monster that ever existed.Danny is survived by his mother, Laura Trout of Angleton, Texas; his 
two sisters: Dawn Trout of Rocky Ford, Colorado, and Crystal Trout of 
Lake Jackson, Texas; his grandmother, Karen Allison of Bushton, Kansas; 
his two nephews: Dylan (Madison) Mortimore of Great Bend, Kansas, and 
Layne Trout of Rocky Ford, Colorado; his niece, Emma Trout of Lake 
Jackson, Texas; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.&nbsp; Danny is joined
 in Heaven by his father, Larry Trout; his sister, Charlie Trout; and 
his gramps, Larry Temple.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 
23, 2023, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Bushton, Kansas, with 
Father Michael Brungardt officiating.&nbsp; Interment will follow in the 
Lyons Municipal Cemetery at Lyons, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 4:00
 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, March 22 at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic 
Church in Bushton with a Rosary Service at 7:00 PM.&nbsp; The family suggests
 that in lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions be directed to the 
Danny Trout Funeral Expense Fund with Charter Funerals, 2115 Washington 
Street, Great Bend, Kansas 67530 in charge.

Danny Scott Trout

Jerry M. Mason, age 70, of Goodland passed away March 11, 2023.&nbsp; 
Jerry was born August 19, 1952, to Teddy and Elaina (Umshler) Mason. He 
grew up and went to school in Colorado and Nebraska.&nbsp; On November 9, 
1971, he married Valeria.&nbsp; Jerry moved to Goodland in 2021 after the 
passing of his wife to be near his brother.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Jerry worked construction and roofing.&nbsp; He enjoyed spending time with his family and his friends.&nbsp;

He is preceded in death by his wife, Valeria; and son, Jerry.&nbsp; Jerry 
is survived by his sister, Judy Youngs of Gainsville, TX and sister, 
Jamie Macincloud, Columbus, OH; brothers, Joe Stevens of Austin, TX, 
Teddy Mason of Corpus Christs, TX, Frankie Stevens of Goodland, KS; and 
many more family and friends.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Celebration of life service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; 

Memorials 
may be designated to Jerry Mason Memorial Fund and may be sent in care 
of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, Kansas 67735. 
Information and condolences&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

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 </figure>Jerry M. Mason, age 70, of Goodland passed away March 11, 2023.&nbsp; 
Jerry was born August 19, 1952, to Teddy and Elaina (Umshler) Mason. He 
grew up and went to school in Colorado and Nebraska.&nbsp; On November 9, 
1971, he married Valeria.&nbsp; Jerry moved to Goodland in 2021 after the 
passing of his wife to be near his brother.&nbsp; &nbsp;Jerry worked construction and roofing.&nbsp; He enjoyed spending time with his family and his friends.&nbsp;He is preceded in death by his wife, Valeria; and son, Jerry.&nbsp; Jerry 
is survived by his sister, Judy Youngs of Gainsville, TX and sister, 
Jamie Macincloud, Columbus, OH; brothers, Joe Stevens of Austin, TX, 
Teddy Mason of Corpus Christs, TX, Frankie Stevens of Goodland, KS; and 
many more family and friends.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Celebration of life service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials 
may be designated to Jerry Mason Memorial Fund and may be sent in care 
of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, Kansas 67735. 
Information and condolences&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

Jerry M. Mason

Gordon Slater, 75, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

He
 was born November 13, 1947, on a farm in Holdrege, Nebraska. He was on 
the football, basketball and track teams in high school, where he was 
given the nickname “Shotty.” He was a dual graduate of Eustis High 
School and Elwood High School, both in Nebraska.

Gordon married Lillian Urban on October 17, 2006. She survives of the home.

He
 was a visionary in the world of computer programming and software. He 
worked for Fort Hays State University in the computer department, then 
started his own software company, AnnRay, in 1977. In 2002, he started 
ATCi, which developed emergency management mapping software.

Gordon enjoyed reading, especially history. A man with an ornery sense of humor, he loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church.

Gordon was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Tim Slater.

Survivors
 include his wife, Lillian; children, Shawn Slater (Lesli), Troy Slater 
(Julee), Tiffani Spicer (Matt), and Brett Slater; grandchildren, Ashten,
 Kaylee, Luke, Ethan, Stephen, Drew, Ryan, and Bennett; brothers, Dr. 
Dick Slater (Judy) and Ron Slater; numerous extended family members and 
friends.

Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1:00 P.M. Monday,
 St. Peter Lutheran Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family
 will gather with friends 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. prior to the service.

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 </figure>Gordon Slater, 75, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023.He
 was born November 13, 1947, on a farm in Holdrege, Nebraska. He was on 
the football, basketball and track teams in high school, where he was 
given the nickname “Shotty.” He was a dual graduate of Eustis High 
School and Elwood High School, both in Nebraska.Gordon married Lillian Urban on October 17, 2006. She survives of the home.He
 was a visionary in the world of computer programming and software. He 
worked for Fort Hays State University in the computer department, then 
started his own software company, AnnRay, in 1977. In 2002, he started 
ATCi, which developed emergency management mapping software.Gordon enjoyed reading, especially history. A man with an ornery sense of humor, he loved spending time with his grandchildren.He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church.Gordon was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Tim Slater.Survivors
 include his wife, Lillian; children, Shawn Slater (Lesli), Troy Slater 
(Julee), Tiffani Spicer (Matt), and Brett Slater; grandchildren, Ashten,
 Kaylee, Luke, Ethan, Stephen, Drew, Ryan, and Bennett; brothers, Dr. 
Dick Slater (Judy) and Ron Slater; numerous extended family members and 
friends.Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1:00 P.M. Monday,
 St. Peter Lutheran Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family
 will gather with friends 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. prior to the service.

Gordon Slater

Donald Lynn "Butch" Hoberecht, 83, passed away peacefully on Feb. 17,
 2023, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita, KS. He was born Aug. 
18, 1939, in Great Bend, KS, the son of William and Gladys Hoberecht. He
 graduated from Great Bend High School and attended Fort Hays State 
University. He married Judy Fuhr (Garmeson) and together they had five 
children. They later divorced. He then moved to Wichita where he married
 his lifelong partner Virginia Medina on April 11, 1986.

He worked on the oilfield, with his last job being with the State of Kansas.

Aside
 from being survived by his wife Virginia, he leaves behind his children
 Renalda Watkins, Boston, MA; Lori Stafford, Great Bend; Denise Mustoe, 
Kansas City, MO; Troy (Tammy) Hoberecht, Wichita, KS. He also leaves 
behind Virginia's children, Angela Schmitz, Wichita; Delta Dawn (Larry) 
Lee, Wichita; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, his "little 
yapper dog" Lola, brother Russell (Speedy and Wanda) Hoberecht, Great 
Bend; Leland Hoberecht, Newton, KS; Thelma (Sol) Buettgenbauch, Great 
Bend; and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

He is preceded in death by his
 parents William and Gladys Hoberecht, Glenna Bone - sister, Rhonda Lynn
 Hoberecht - stillborn twin to Renalda.

He was an active member of Pathway Church Westlink, Wichita. He loved to travel and spend time with his family and friends.

A
 celebration of life will be held in Great Bend on Sunday, March 19, from
 noon to 3 p.m. at The Courtyard at the Best Western. Memorials can be 
made to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market Street, Wichita, KS 
67202.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679088648296.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Donald Lynn "Butch" Hoberecht, 83, passed away peacefully on Feb. 17,
 2023, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita, KS. He was born Aug. 
18, 1939, in Great Bend, KS, the son of William and Gladys Hoberecht. He
 graduated from Great Bend High School and attended Fort Hays State 
University. He married Judy Fuhr (Garmeson) and together they had five 
children. They later divorced. He then moved to Wichita where he married
 his lifelong partner Virginia Medina on April 11, 1986.He worked on the oilfield, with his last job being with the State of Kansas.Aside
 from being survived by his wife Virginia, he leaves behind his children
 Renalda Watkins, Boston, MA; Lori Stafford, Great Bend; Denise Mustoe, 
Kansas City, MO; Troy (Tammy) Hoberecht, Wichita, KS. He also leaves 
behind Virginia's children, Angela Schmitz, Wichita; Delta Dawn (Larry) 
Lee, Wichita; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, his "little 
yapper dog" Lola, brother Russell (Speedy and Wanda) Hoberecht, Great 
Bend; Leland Hoberecht, Newton, KS; Thelma (Sol) Buettgenbauch, Great 
Bend; and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;He is preceded in death by his
 parents William and Gladys Hoberecht, Glenna Bone - sister, Rhonda Lynn
 Hoberecht - stillborn twin to Renalda.He was an active member of Pathway Church Westlink, Wichita. He loved to travel and spend time with his family and friends.A
 celebration of life will be held in Great Bend on Sunday, March 19, from
 noon to 3 p.m. at The Courtyard at the Best Western. Memorials can be 
made to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market Street, Wichita, KS 
67202.

Donald Lynn 'Butch' Hoberecht

Cleota Mae Dinkel of Plainville, Kansas, passed away on March 15,
 2023, at Hays Medical Center at the age of 89.  She was born on January 
28, 1934, to Hector and Cecilia (Gagnon) Boucher in Zurich, Kansas.

A
 Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, March 24, 2023, at10:30 
a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  Visitation will be held 2:00 – 
5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the funeral home in Plainville and
 from 6:0 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with family
 will greating friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Parish Vigil and Rosary
 service will start at 7 pm.

Memorials are 
suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic School or the Alzheimer’s Association
 and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville,
 Kansas 67663.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679087687089.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Cleota Mae Dinkel of Plainville, Kansas, passed away on March 15,
 2023, at Hays Medical Center at the age of 89. She was born on January 
28, 1934, to Hector and Cecilia (Gagnon) Boucher in Zurich, Kansas.A
 Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, March 24, 2023, at10:30 
a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation will be held 2:00 – 
5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the funeral home in Plainville and
 from 6:0 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with family
 will greating friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Parish Vigil and Rosary
 service will start at 7 pm.Memorials are 
suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic School or the Alzheimer’s Association
 and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville,
 Kansas 67663.&nbsp;A complete obituary is pending.

Cleota Mae Dinkel

Beth (Markley) Wirth Bennett passed away peacefully, surrounded by 
family, in her Alva, Oklahoma, residence on March 14, 2023, at the age of
 96. Having accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age, she was an 
inspiring model of faith and unconditional love to everyone she knew. 
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, 
great-great-grandmother, lifelong educator, and master seamstress.

The fifth of eight children, Beth was born on July 18, 1926, on a 
farm in Lincoln County, Kansas, to Jennie and Ernest Markley, who 
delivered her. She and her siblings were vital to the success of the 
family farm and were taught at an early age to value education. She 
attended Surprise School through eighth grade and Lincoln High School, 
graduating without having ever missed a day of school.

Beth was united in marriage to Francis Wirth, a lifelong farmer who
 was also the State Farm Insurance agent in Lincoln, on February 26, 
1943. She enjoyed helping drive the trucks for both custom harvest runs 
and their family harvests every year (always in a dress). She began 
teaching elementary school soon after she graduated high school. After 
eighteen years of attending summer school, she graduated from Fort Hays 
State University with a bachelor’s degree and later completed a master’s
 degree in Elementary Education and a Reading Specialist certificate, 
also from Fort Hays. As a reading specialist, she dedicated her 
forty-year career to teaching children in Osborne, Russell, and Lincoln 
counties to read. Francis preceded her in death in 1988.

She retired in 1989, finishing her career as a second grade teacher
 at Lincoln Elementary School. After retirement, Beth married Walter 
Bennett in 1993 and lived in Chandler, Arizona, where her family grew to
 include Walt’s four children and many grandchildren. She lived in 
Chandler until moving to Denver City, Texas, to be near her sister, June
 Markley Hanneman. In 2013, Beth moved to the Homestead Retirement 
Community in Alva, Oklahoma, the home of her granddaughter’s family. 
There she enjoyed playing games, reading, sewing, crocheting beautiful 
doilies for each family member, listening to her Southern gospel music, 
and laughing with the ladies of Table 6. Walt preceded her in death in 
2016.

Beth was deeply loved by her family, who treasured her keen 
intelligence and sharp wit. Though her life was one of impeccable order 
and organization, she was always ready to play games deep into the 
night, always indulgent with her gifts and love, and always approachable
 and kind despite her regal bearing.

In addition to Francis Wirth and Walt Bennett, Beth was preceded in
 death by her daughter, Marilyn Ball, a lifelong teacher and children’s 
minister who inherited her love of children and education; her 
son-in-law, Don Ball; her sister, June Hanneman; and her brothers 
Howard, Kenneth, Ernest Jr., Max, Wilton, and Larry. 

She is survived by 
her brother Richard (Lois); sister-in-law Donna; granddaughters Kerri 
(James) Bell and Kristi Wolstenholm; her great-grandchildren Chris 
(Emily) and Ty Bell; her great-great-grandsons Grady and Wilder Bell; 
her stepchildren Steven (Ellen) Bennett, Louise (Edward) Wolfe, Lillian 
(Michael) DelPinto, Paul (Victoria) Bennett; her step-grandchildren; 
step-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She loved all of 
these family members deeply.

Services for Beth will be held at the First Church of the Nazarene 
in Salina, Kansas, at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 20, with internment at 
the Lincoln Cemetery to follow.

Memorial contributions can be made to First Church of the Nazarene, Salina, c/o, Hall Chapel, PO Box 37, Lincoln, KS 67455.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679079795277.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Beth (Markley) Wirth Bennett passed away peacefully, surrounded by 
family, in her Alva, Oklahoma, residence on March 14, 2023, at the age of
 96. Having accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age, she was an 
inspiring model of faith and unconditional love to everyone she knew. 
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, 
great-great-grandmother, lifelong educator, and master seamstress.The fifth of eight children, Beth was born on July 18, 1926, on a 
farm in Lincoln County, Kansas, to Jennie and Ernest Markley, who 
delivered her. She and her siblings were vital to the success of the 
family farm and were taught at an early age to value education. She 
attended Surprise School through eighth grade and Lincoln High School, 
graduating without having ever missed a day of school.Beth was united in marriage to Francis Wirth, a lifelong farmer who
 was also the State Farm Insurance agent in Lincoln, on February 26, 
1943. She enjoyed helping drive the trucks for both custom harvest runs 
and their family harvests every year (always in a dress). She began 
teaching elementary school soon after she graduated high school. After 
eighteen years of attending summer school, she graduated from Fort Hays 
State University with a bachelor’s degree and later completed a master’s
 degree in Elementary Education and a Reading Specialist certificate, 
also from Fort Hays. As a reading specialist, she dedicated her 
forty-year career to teaching children in Osborne, Russell, and Lincoln 
counties to read. Francis preceded her in death in 1988.She retired in 1989, finishing her career as a second grade teacher
 at Lincoln Elementary School. After retirement, Beth married Walter 
Bennett in 1993 and lived in Chandler, Arizona, where her family grew to
 include Walt’s four children and many grandchildren. She lived in 
Chandler until moving to Denver City, Texas, to be near her sister, June
 Markley Hanneman. In 2013, Beth moved to the Homestead Retirement 
Community in Alva, Oklahoma, the home of her granddaughter’s family. 
There she enjoyed playing games, reading, sewing, crocheting beautiful 
doilies for each family member, listening to her Southern gospel music, 
and laughing with the ladies of Table 6. Walt preceded her in death in 
2016.Beth was deeply loved by her family, who treasured her keen 
intelligence and sharp wit. Though her life was one of impeccable order 
and organization, she was always ready to play games deep into the 
night, always indulgent with her gifts and love, and always approachable
 and kind despite her regal bearing.In addition to Francis Wirth and Walt Bennett, Beth was preceded in
 death by her daughter, Marilyn Ball, a lifelong teacher and children’s 
minister who inherited her love of children and education; her 
son-in-law, Don Ball; her sister, June Hanneman; and her brothers 
Howard, Kenneth, Ernest Jr., Max, Wilton, and Larry. She is survived by 
her brother Richard (Lois); sister-in-law Donna; granddaughters Kerri 
(James) Bell and Kristi Wolstenholm; her great-grandchildren Chris 
(Emily) and Ty Bell; her great-great-grandsons Grady and Wilder Bell; 
her stepchildren Steven (Ellen) Bennett, Louise (Edward) Wolfe, Lillian 
(Michael) DelPinto, Paul (Victoria) Bennett; her step-grandchildren; 
step-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She loved all of 
these family members deeply.Services for Beth will be held at the First Church of the Nazarene 
in Salina, Kansas, at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 20, with internment at 
the Lincoln Cemetery to follow.Memorial contributions can be made to First Church of the Nazarene, Salina, c/o, Hall Chapel, PO Box 37, Lincoln, KS 67455.

Beth (Markley) Wirth Bennett

Sue DeVoss, 75, died Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Presbyterian Manor of the Plains, Dodge City.

She was born May 20, 1947, at Norton, Kansas, the daughter of F. 
Douglas and Leona (Benton) Ward.&nbsp; She was a graduate of Norton High 
School and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Kansas State University. 
She was the Marketing Director for Manor of the Plains during 
construction and was a Real Estate Assistant working along side of her 
husband at Coldwell Banker Hancocks for 39 years, retiring in March of 
2019.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Dodge City and Chapter DZ of P.E.O.

On March 12, 1971, she married Roger DeVoss at Dodge City.

Survivors include: her husband of 52 years, Roger; 2 sons, Zac DeVoss
 and wife Shannon, Dodge City and Ben DeVoss and wife Jenny, Denver, 
Colorado; a brother-in-law, Bob Jedwabny, Keshena, Wisconsin; 5 
grandchildren, Carissa DeVoss, Zoe DeVoss, Summer DeVoss, Amelia DeVoss 
and Elliot DeVoss.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Doug Ward and sister, Diane Jedwabny.

Memorial service will be at 10:30 am April 15, 2023, at the First 
Presbyterian Church, Dodge City, with Barney Korbelik officiating.&nbsp; A 
private family inurnment will take place at a later date.&nbsp; There will be
 no public viewing, cremation has taken place.&nbsp; Friends may sign the 
register April 14, 2023 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral 
Chapel, Dodge City.

The family suggests memorials to Hospice of the Prairie or Friendship Feast in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679077100000.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Sue DeVoss, 75, died Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Presbyterian Manor of the Plains, Dodge City.She was born May 20, 1947, at Norton, Kansas, the daughter of F. 
Douglas and Leona (Benton) Ward.&nbsp; She was a graduate of Norton High 
School and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Kansas State University. 
She was the Marketing Director for Manor of the Plains during 
construction and was a Real Estate Assistant working along side of her 
husband at Coldwell Banker Hancocks for 39 years, retiring in March of 
2019.She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Dodge City and Chapter DZ of P.E.O.On March 12, 1971, she married Roger DeVoss at Dodge City.Survivors include: her husband of 52 years, Roger; 2 sons, Zac DeVoss
 and wife Shannon, Dodge City and Ben DeVoss and wife Jenny, Denver, 
Colorado; a brother-in-law, Bob Jedwabny, Keshena, Wisconsin; 5 
grandchildren, Carissa DeVoss, Zoe DeVoss, Summer DeVoss, Amelia DeVoss 
and Elliot DeVoss.She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Doug Ward and sister, Diane Jedwabny.Memorial service will be at 10:30 am April 15, 2023, at the First 
Presbyterian Church, Dodge City, with Barney Korbelik officiating.&nbsp; A 
private family inurnment will take place at a later date.&nbsp; There will be
 no public viewing, cremation has taken place.&nbsp; Friends may sign the 
register April 14, 2023 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral 
Chapel, Dodge City.The family suggests memorials to Hospice of the Prairie or Friendship Feast in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

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