Rural Logan resident Gary E. Mulder passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the Norton County Hospital, 
Norton, at the age of 80.

He was born August 28, 1942, in Norton, Kansas, the son of Ira and Hazel (Harper) Mulder.

Gary was united in marriage to Doris E. Stutterheim on August 28, 1965, in Prairie View, KS.

Survivors include his wife Doris; son
 Rex of Logan; daughters Deb Alexander and husband David of Logan and 
Kristy West and husband Steve of Prairie View; and 3 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. 
Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in the Prairie View Reformed Church, Prairie 
View, with Pastor Lew VanDerWege officiating.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100055272974764">The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.</a>&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Prairie View Cemetery.

Mr. Mulder will lie in state from 5 
p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and again from noon until 9 p.m. Monday at the 
Logan Funeral Home, Logan, KS.&nbsp; The family will receive friends for 
visitation Monday evening from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Logan 
Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Almena Fire Department or Hospice Services, Inc.

Logan Funeral Home, Logan, KS, is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Rural Logan resident Gary E. Mulder passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the Norton County Hospital, 
Norton, at the age of 80.He was born August 28, 1942, in Norton, Kansas, the son of Ira and Hazel (Harper) Mulder.Gary was united in marriage to Doris E. Stutterheim on August 28, 1965, in Prairie View, KS.Survivors include his wife Doris; son
 Rex of Logan; daughters Deb Alexander and husband David of Logan and 
Kristy West and husband Steve of Prairie View; and 3 grandchildren.Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. 
Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in the Prairie View Reformed Church, Prairie 
View, with Pastor Lew VanDerWege officiating.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100055272974764">The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.</a>&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Prairie View Cemetery.Mr. Mulder will lie in state from 5 
p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and again from noon until 9 p.m. Monday at the 
Logan Funeral Home, Logan, KS.&nbsp; The family will receive friends for 
visitation Monday evening from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Logan 
Funeral Home.Memorial contributions may be made to the Almena Fire Department or Hospice Services, Inc.Logan Funeral Home, Logan, KS, is in charge of arrangements.

Gary E. Mulder

Jeanne Louise Heki, of Wilson, KS, passed away on March 16, 
2023, at the Good Samaritan Society in Ellsworth, KS, at the age of 72. 
She was born on December 26, 1950, to Louis and Louise (Aasa) Motis in 
Pioche, NV.

Jeanne grew up in Nevada and graduated from
 Henderson Nevada High School in 1968. She went on to college at UNLV in
 Nevada and attained her master’s in nursing administration. She was a 
nurse in California and Nevada. She also was a Legal Nurse Consultant, 
and a nursing home administrator. When she moved back to Kansas, she was
 a Nursing Instructor at Brown Mackie College in Salina and helped with 
emergency preparedness in Wilson. Jeanne was an avid quilter and baked 
for everyone in town. She loved Christmastime and always made it a grand
 event.

Jeanne is survived by her children: Elizabeth 
Heki of Wilson, Christina Heki of San Antonio, TX, and Christopher Heki 
of Salina; five grandchildren: Jessica-Leigh Gero, Morgan Grover, Dakato
 Jones, Cheyenne Jones, and Hunter Jones; and four great-grandchildren: 
Lilith Gero, Damian Grimshaw Gero, Gabriel Jones, and Maxine Jones.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Louise Motis.

The
 family will lead a Celebration of Life Service on Sunday, March 19, 
2023, at 1:00 PM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 
Salina, KS.

Memorials are suggested to March of Dimes 
and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Wilson, KS
 67490, or made online at www.marchofdimes.org/donate&nbsp;

Jeanne Louise Heki, of Wilson, KS, passed away on March 16, 
2023, at the Good Samaritan Society in Ellsworth, KS, at the age of 72. 
She was born on December 26, 1950, to Louis and Louise (Aasa) Motis in 
Pioche, NV.Jeanne grew up in Nevada and graduated from
 Henderson Nevada High School in 1968. She went on to college at UNLV in
 Nevada and attained her master’s in nursing administration. She was a 
nurse in California and Nevada. She also was a Legal Nurse Consultant, 
and a nursing home administrator. When she moved back to Kansas, she was
 a Nursing Instructor at Brown Mackie College in Salina and helped with 
emergency preparedness in Wilson. Jeanne was an avid quilter and baked 
for everyone in town. She loved Christmastime and always made it a grand
 event.Jeanne is survived by her children: Elizabeth 
Heki of Wilson, Christina Heki of San Antonio, TX, and Christopher Heki 
of Salina; five grandchildren: Jessica-Leigh Gero, Morgan Grover, Dakato
 Jones, Cheyenne Jones, and Hunter Jones; and four great-grandchildren: 
Lilith Gero, Damian Grimshaw Gero, Gabriel Jones, and Maxine Jones.She is preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Louise Motis.The
 family will lead a Celebration of Life Service on Sunday, March 19, 
2023, at 1:00 PM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 
Salina, KS.Memorials are suggested to March of Dimes 
and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Wilson, KS
 67490, or made online at www.marchofdimes.org/donate&nbsp;

Jeanne Louise Heki

Larry C. MacIntire, 76, of Natoma, Kansas, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at his home.

Larry was born August 18, 1946, in Ludlow, Massachusetts.&nbsp; He was one 
of two children born to Wesley C. and Elizabeth A. (Broadbent) 
MacIntire.&nbsp; Larry grew up in Wilbraham, Massachusetts and graduated from
 Minnechaug High School in Wilbraham.

After high school, Larry served his country in the U.S. Navy during 
the Vietnam War.&nbsp; He served on the USS Ticonderoga and the USS Tutuila.

Larry was a self-employed entrepreneur.&nbsp; He would purchase cars and 
then resale them.&nbsp; He enjoyed driving and working with large trucks.&nbsp; In
 his spare time, he was a vocal advocate for all Veterans.&nbsp; He would 
travel to Washington D.C. to speak for the Veterans and was very active 
in local Veteran programs.

Larry’s surviving family include his sister Donna MacIntire of 
Natoma, Kansas; twin sons, Sean MacIntire (Elizabeth) of New Boston, New
 Hampshire and Brian MacIntire of Keene, New Hampshire; daughter, 
Rebecca Tucker (David) of Seminole, Florida; and nine grandchildren.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents.

Private family services will take place at a later date.&nbsp; Cremation 
has taken place.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Larry C. MacIntire, 76, of Natoma, Kansas, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at his home.Larry was born August 18, 1946, in Ludlow, Massachusetts.&nbsp; He was one 
of two children born to Wesley C. and Elizabeth A. (Broadbent) 
MacIntire.&nbsp; Larry grew up in Wilbraham, Massachusetts and graduated from
 Minnechaug High School in Wilbraham.After high school, Larry served his country in the U.S. Navy during 
the Vietnam War.&nbsp; He served on the USS Ticonderoga and the USS Tutuila.Larry was a self-employed entrepreneur.&nbsp; He would purchase cars and 
then resale them.&nbsp; He enjoyed driving and working with large trucks.&nbsp; In
 his spare time, he was a vocal advocate for all Veterans.&nbsp; He would 
travel to Washington D.C. to speak for the Veterans and was very active 
in local Veteran programs.Larry’s surviving family include his sister Donna MacIntire of 
Natoma, Kansas; twin sons, Sean MacIntire (Elizabeth) of New Boston, New
 Hampshire and Brian MacIntire of Keene, New Hampshire; daughter, 
Rebecca Tucker (David) of Seminole, Florida; and nine grandchildren.Larry was preceded in death by his parents.Private family services will take place at a later date.&nbsp; Cremation 
has taken place.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Larry C. MacIntire

Norman Mermis, age 80,&nbsp;of Hays, Kansas, died Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas.

He was born on August 7, 1942, in Walker, Kansas, to Alfred and Clara (Scheck). &nbsp;He married Dorothy Ann (Younger) on October 6, 1962, in Hays, Kansas. &nbsp;She preceded him in death on May 30, 2008.

Norman owned and operated Top Notch Cleaners in Hays since 1987, when he purchased for former&nbsp;owner&nbsp;Alphonse Ruder Dry Cleaning.&nbsp;During the years at Top Notch Cleaners Norman would repair&nbsp;and maintain equipment&nbsp;for area dry cleaning business.&nbsp;&nbsp; Norman and his wife Dorothy started the Hays Annual Coat Drive and now in its 27th&nbsp;year.

Prior to getting into the dry cleaning business, Norman worked at the Hadley Hospital&nbsp;operating&nbsp;the linen service department&nbsp;for 33 years. &nbsp;He attended the college&nbsp;Eastern Kentucky University receiving a degree in Laundry and Linen Care. While&nbsp;at the Hadley Hospital Norman would install ramps, railing, and hand bars for patients with&nbsp;handicap&nbsp;needs when leaving the hospital.&nbsp;

Over the years, Norman had a number of business he owned Victor Rapid Transit and U-Haul &nbsp;Service Station in Hays. &nbsp;He owned a postal mail route from Hays to Dorrance, he worked for&nbsp;Chalmer -Borton Builders installing grain elevators, worked for Bieker Construction, and had his own home repair and remodeling business for many years.&nbsp;

He grew up in Walker, attended the Walker Grade School, and was a 1960 graduate of Victoria High School.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church, and Immaculate Heart of Mary Knights of Columbus Council # 6984.

Survivors include his children, Norman E. “Gene” Mermis and wife, Shar, Wichita, KS; Barbara Marcotte and husband, Walter, Wichita, KS; Amy Mermis-Smith, Rick Smith,&nbsp;Hays, KS; his brother, Frank Mermis, Hays, KS; his sister, Vera Galliart, Russell, KS; his grandchildren, Riann Hand (Jordan); Brier Mermis; Morgann Mermis; Charlsie Frey (Alex); Travis Marcotte (Tiffany); Anya&nbsp;Honse&nbsp;(Cory); Andrew Marcotte (Shelby); Levi Marcotte; Amber Arnold (Nathan); Graysen Smith; Cooper Smith; and 17 great grandchildren.

Norman was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Clara; his wife, Dorothy; his brothers, Alfred Mermis and Verlin Mermis; his brother-in-law, Gene Galliart; his sists-in-law, Dorita Mermis and Mary Mermis.

Mass of Christian Burial&nbsp;will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 18, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church,&nbsp;13th&nbsp;and Ash,&nbsp;Hays, Kansas&nbsp;with Father Rich Daise and Father Michael Rag Kothalamuthu HDN officiating. &nbsp;Burial will be in Saint Joseph Cemetery Hays, Kansas.

A vigil service will be at 6:30 P.M. Friday, and a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00 P.M. Friday, both at&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street,&nbsp;Hays, Kansas 67601.

Visitation is from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, and from 9:00 to&nbsp;9:45&nbsp;A.M. Saturday, all at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.

The family suggests memorials made payable to: Top Notch Cleaners for the ongoing Hays Annual Coat Drive in care of the mortuary. &nbsp;

Condolences can be sent via email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

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 </figure>Norman Mermis, age 80,&nbsp;of Hays, Kansas, died Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas.He was born on August 7, 1942, in Walker, Kansas, to Alfred and Clara (Scheck). &nbsp;He married Dorothy Ann (Younger) on October 6, 1962, in Hays, Kansas. &nbsp;She preceded him in death on May 30, 2008.Norman owned and operated Top Notch Cleaners in Hays since 1987, when he purchased for former&nbsp;owner&nbsp;Alphonse Ruder Dry Cleaning.&nbsp;During the years at Top Notch Cleaners Norman would repair&nbsp;and maintain equipment&nbsp;for area dry cleaning business.&nbsp;&nbsp; Norman and his wife Dorothy started the Hays Annual Coat Drive and now in its 27th&nbsp;year.Prior to getting into the dry cleaning business, Norman worked at the Hadley Hospital&nbsp;operating&nbsp;the linen service department&nbsp;for 33 years. &nbsp;He attended the college&nbsp;Eastern Kentucky University receiving a degree in Laundry and Linen Care. While&nbsp;at the Hadley Hospital Norman would install ramps, railing, and hand bars for patients with&nbsp;handicap&nbsp;needs when leaving the hospital.&nbsp;Over the years, Norman had a number of business he owned Victor Rapid Transit and U-Haul &nbsp;Service Station in Hays. &nbsp;He owned a postal mail route from Hays to Dorrance, he worked for&nbsp;Chalmer -Borton Builders installing grain elevators, worked for Bieker Construction, and had his own home repair and remodeling business for many years.&nbsp;He grew up in Walker, attended the Walker Grade School, and was a 1960 graduate of Victoria High School.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church, and Immaculate Heart of Mary Knights of Columbus Council # 6984.Survivors include his children, Norman E. “Gene” Mermis and wife, Shar, Wichita, KS; Barbara Marcotte and husband, Walter, Wichita, KS; Amy Mermis-Smith, Rick Smith,&nbsp;Hays, KS; his brother, Frank Mermis, Hays, KS; his sister, Vera Galliart, Russell, KS; his grandchildren, Riann Hand (Jordan); Brier Mermis; Morgann Mermis; Charlsie Frey (Alex); Travis Marcotte (Tiffany); Anya&nbsp;Honse&nbsp;(Cory); Andrew Marcotte (Shelby); Levi Marcotte; Amber Arnold (Nathan); Graysen Smith; Cooper Smith; and 17 great grandchildren.Norman was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Clara; his wife, Dorothy; his brothers, Alfred Mermis and Verlin Mermis; his brother-in-law, Gene Galliart; his sists-in-law, Dorita Mermis and Mary Mermis.Mass of Christian Burial&nbsp;will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 18, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church,&nbsp;13th&nbsp;and Ash,&nbsp;Hays, Kansas&nbsp;with Father Rich Daise and Father Michael Rag Kothalamuthu HDN officiating. &nbsp;Burial will be in Saint Joseph Cemetery Hays, Kansas.A vigil service will be at 6:30 P.M. Friday, and a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00 P.M. Friday, both at&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street,&nbsp;Hays, Kansas 67601.Visitation is from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, and from 9:00 to&nbsp;9:45&nbsp;A.M. Saturday, all at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.The family suggests memorials made payable to: Top Notch Cleaners for the ongoing Hays Annual Coat Drive in care of the mortuary. &nbsp;Condolences can be sent via email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

Norman Mermis

Doris M. (Jennrich) Dolezal, 87, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Wilson, KS. She was born on February 15, 1936, in Russell, KS to Frank Royal Sr. and Violet Rose (Heard) Jennrich.

Doris met Wenslow Dolezal at the skating rink in Ellsworth, KS and they were united in marriage on August 26, 1958, in Russell. She lived in Russell, Fairport, Salina and on the family farm near Kanopolis, KS. Doris and Wenslow were blessed with one son, Douglas.

Doris was raised in the Russell area. She attended grade school at Russell Grade School, Fay School, and Fairport Grade School. She attended high school in Paradise for one year and three years in Natoma, where she graduated. Doris played basketball and volleyball.

Following high school, she moved to Salina with her sister and worked as a certified nurses aid at the Asbury hospital for two years.

Doris was a member of the St. Bernard’s Catholic church in Ellsworth and the Sunflower Polka Club and Jolly Mixers Dance Club. She liked travelling with her husband, dancing, roller skating, raising Pekingese puppies, and growing African violets.

Doris is survived by her son Douglas Dolezal of Kanopolis.

She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Violet Jennrich; husband Wenslow Dolezal; sister Betty Soukup; and brothers Frank, Jr., Robert, and William Dean Jennrich; and niece Marcia Ann Soukup.

Visitation: 1-7 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Family will be present 6-7 p.m. A vigil and rosary service will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home following visitation.

Funeral mass: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Ellsworth with burial following at Kanopolis Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, c/o Parsons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.parsonsfh.com/obituary/Doris-Dolezal/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.parsonsfh.com/obituary/Doris-Dolezal/1069072/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Doris M. (Jennrich) Dolezal, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.parsonsfh.com/obituary/Doris-Dolezal/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

Doris M. (Jennrich) Dolezal, 87, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Wilson, KS. She was born on February 15, 1936, in Russell, KS to Frank Royal Sr. and Violet Rose (Heard) Jennrich.Doris met Wenslow Dolezal at the skating rink in Ellsworth, KS and they were united in marriage on August 26, 1958, in Russell. She lived in Russell, Fairport, Salina and on the family farm near Kanopolis, KS. Doris and Wenslow were blessed with one son, Douglas.Doris was raised in the Russell area. She attended grade school at Russell Grade School, Fay School, and Fairport Grade School. She attended high school in Paradise for one year and three years in Natoma, where she graduated. Doris played basketball and volleyball.Following high school, she moved to Salina with her sister and worked as a certified nurses aid at the Asbury hospital for two years.Doris was a member of the St. Bernard’s Catholic church in Ellsworth and the Sunflower Polka Club and Jolly Mixers Dance Club. She liked travelling with her husband, dancing, roller skating, raising Pekingese puppies, and growing African violets.Doris is survived by her son Douglas Dolezal of Kanopolis.She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Violet Jennrich; husband Wenslow Dolezal; sister Betty Soukup; and brothers Frank, Jr., Robert, and William Dean Jennrich; and niece Marcia Ann Soukup.Visitation: 1-7 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Family will be present 6-7 p.m. A vigil and rosary service will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home following visitation.Funeral mass: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Ellsworth with burial following at Kanopolis Cemetery.Memorial contributions can be made to St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, c/o Parsons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.parsonsfh.com/obituary/Doris-Dolezal/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.parsonsfh.com/obituary/Doris-Dolezal/1069072/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Doris M. (Jennrich) Dolezal, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.parsonsfh.com/obituary/Doris-Dolezal/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

Doris M. (Jennrich) Dolezal

Longtime Goodland, KS resident Ray Henry Lalicker, 86, passed away 
on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Goodland Regional Medical Center in 
Goodland.

Ray was born on December 2, 1936, in Garden City, Kansas, to Earl and 
Inez (Hunter) Lalicker.&nbsp; He was one of five children.&nbsp; He graduated from
 Garden City High School in 1954 where he enjoyed many friendships and 
participating in the marching, jazz, and concert bands. After high 
school he served in the Air Force as a flight simulator technician.

In June of 1957, Ray married Shirley Cass in Burwell, NE.&nbsp; To this 
union three sons were born; Ray D., Dewayne, and Monty.&nbsp; He worked as a 
heavy equipment operator for many years for Cass Construction in 
Burwell, NE.&nbsp; In 1970, they moved to Goodland, where he operated heavy 
equipment and later owned and operated his own land leveling business.&nbsp; 
Later, he married Janice (Smith) McClelland.&nbsp;

Ray enjoyed camping, fishing, and playing cards and he could often be
 found watching sports. He especially liked his Nebraska Huskers, Kansas
 City Chiefs, and KU Basketball. He loved spending time with his family 
including his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife Jan, two sisters 
Della Stover and Eunice (Pete) Whitman, one brother Forrest Burgett, 
stepchildren Jimmie McClelland and Tammy Barnes, and one granddaughter 
Jenny McClelland.

He is survived by his brother Jerry (Donnie) Lalicker of Garden City,
 KS; his sons Ray D. (Jamie) Lalicker and Dewayne (Lori) Lalicker both 
of Goodland, KS and Monty (Casey) Lalicker of Aurora, CO; a stepdaughter
 Rhonda (Dale) Skrdlant of Alliance, NE; a niece Cindy (Keith) Bowman of
 Goodland, KS. &nbsp;He is also survived by 10 grandchildren; Eric (Destiny) 
Lalicker of Ashland, KS, Doug (Heather) Lalicker of Graham, WA, Trista 
(Mike) Zimmerman of Goodland, KS, Brett (Ann) Lalicker of Phoenix, AZ, 
Ryan Lalicker of Hays, KS, Matthew Lalicker of Goodland, KS, Christina 
(Sean) Hodelin of Denver, CO, Jeff Lalicker of Denver, CO, Jeremy 
Skrdlant of Goodland, KS and Tyler McClelland of Goodland, KS, as well 
as 10 great-grandchildren and numerous other nieces and nephews.

Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Ray-Lalicker">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Longtime Goodland, KS resident Ray Henry Lalicker, 86, passed away 
on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Goodland Regional Medical Center in 
Goodland.Ray was born on December 2, 1936, in Garden City, Kansas, to Earl and 
Inez (Hunter) Lalicker.&nbsp; He was one of five children.&nbsp; He graduated from
 Garden City High School in 1954 where he enjoyed many friendships and 
participating in the marching, jazz, and concert bands. After high 
school he served in the Air Force as a flight simulator technician.In June of 1957, Ray married Shirley Cass in Burwell, NE.&nbsp; To this 
union three sons were born; Ray D., Dewayne, and Monty.&nbsp; He worked as a 
heavy equipment operator for many years for Cass Construction in 
Burwell, NE.&nbsp; In 1970, they moved to Goodland, where he operated heavy 
equipment and later owned and operated his own land leveling business.&nbsp; 
Later, he married Janice (Smith) McClelland.&nbsp;Ray enjoyed camping, fishing, and playing cards and he could often be
 found watching sports. He especially liked his Nebraska Huskers, Kansas
 City Chiefs, and KU Basketball. He loved spending time with his family 
including his grandchildren and great grandchildren.Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife Jan, two sisters 
Della Stover and Eunice (Pete) Whitman, one brother Forrest Burgett, 
stepchildren Jimmie McClelland and Tammy Barnes, and one granddaughter 
Jenny McClelland.He is survived by his brother Jerry (Donnie) Lalicker of Garden City,
 KS; his sons Ray D. (Jamie) Lalicker and Dewayne (Lori) Lalicker both 
of Goodland, KS and Monty (Casey) Lalicker of Aurora, CO; a stepdaughter
 Rhonda (Dale) Skrdlant of Alliance, NE; a niece Cindy (Keith) Bowman of
 Goodland, KS. &nbsp;He is also survived by 10 grandchildren; Eric (Destiny) 
Lalicker of Ashland, KS, Doug (Heather) Lalicker of Graham, WA, Trista 
(Mike) Zimmerman of Goodland, KS, Brett (Ann) Lalicker of Phoenix, AZ, 
Ryan Lalicker of Hays, KS, Matthew Lalicker of Goodland, KS, Christina 
(Sean) Hodelin of Denver, CO, Jeff Lalicker of Denver, CO, Jeremy 
Skrdlant of Goodland, KS and Tyler McClelland of Goodland, KS, as well 
as 10 great-grandchildren and numerous other nieces and nephews.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Ray-Lalicker">HERE</a> for service details.

Ray Henry Lalicker

1927 - 2023 Ginny passed away peacefully on Monday, March 6th, with her daughter Wendy and son Doug at her side. She had recently celebrated her 95th birthday. Ginny was born in Hays, Kansas, and came to California in 1942. She graduated from Oakland High School in 1945. Ginny attended Stanford University and graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1949 with a degree in Political Science, which she put to good use the rest of her life. She married Warren Simms and they made Napa their family home in 1955. Ginny was active in various committees in her early years. She was participated in PTA at Alta Heights Elementary and served as both a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader. Ginny served on the Napa Valley Community College Board, Napa County Grand Jury, the Land Trust of Napa County Board, Napa City Planning Commission and was active in local elections. Ginny served as executive director of Aldea, a local youth support organization.| She and other like-minded volunteers started two local land preservation advocacy groups committed to preserving the rural feel of the Napa Valley, while sheltering the wine industry from the growing development pressures. She was key member of the committee who envisioned the Napa Agricultural Preserve in 1968. In 1972 Ginny was elected County Supervisor in District 4 and served on the board from 1973 through 1977. She was the first woman elected to the Board of Supervisors and to be selected as its chairman. Ginny was appointed as Napa County’s representative on the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District Board, where she served for 10 years. She continued to be active advocate for Napa on matters that concerned controlled growth and land preservation the rest of her life. Ginny was a devoted mother and grandmother. She is survived by her son, Doug Simms (Linda) and daughter Wendy Simms Rudolph (Bill). Her grandchildren and great grandchildren are Clare Rudolph Franz (Carl) their children, Lukas, Bennett, Theo and Nora. Allison Rudolph Zilinek (Casey) their children Ruby and Marlow. Gregg Simms (Courtney) their children Sawyer, Dillon Simms (Megan) their children Summer, Parker, Harper and Sayler. There will be a Celebration of Life at the Covenant Presbyterian Church in Napa on June 17th at 1:30, reception to follow. In lieu of flowers those so inclined can donate in Ginny’s name to the Land Trust of Napa Valley.

Please share your condolences and memories on Ginny’s Tribute Wall at Tulocaycemetery.org.

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 </figure>1927 - 2023 Ginny passed away peacefully on Monday, March 6th, with her daughter Wendy and son Doug at her side. She had recently celebrated her 95th birthday. Ginny was born in Hays, Kansas, and came to California in 1942. She graduated from Oakland High School in 1945. Ginny attended Stanford University and graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1949 with a degree in Political Science, which she put to good use the rest of her life. She married Warren Simms and they made Napa their family home in 1955. Ginny was active in various committees in her early years. She was participated in PTA at Alta Heights Elementary and served as both a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader. Ginny served on the Napa Valley Community College Board, Napa County Grand Jury, the Land Trust of Napa County Board, Napa City Planning Commission and was active in local elections. Ginny served as executive director of Aldea, a local youth support organization.| She and other like-minded volunteers started two local land preservation advocacy groups committed to preserving the rural feel of the Napa Valley, while sheltering the wine industry from the growing development pressures. She was key member of the committee who envisioned the Napa Agricultural Preserve in 1968. In 1972 Ginny was elected County Supervisor in District 4 and served on the board from 1973 through 1977. She was the first woman elected to the Board of Supervisors and to be selected as its chairman. Ginny was appointed as Napa County’s representative on the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District Board, where she served for 10 years. She continued to be active advocate for Napa on matters that concerned controlled growth and land preservation the rest of her life. Ginny was a devoted mother and grandmother. She is survived by her son, Doug Simms (Linda) and daughter Wendy Simms Rudolph (Bill). Her grandchildren and great grandchildren are Clare Rudolph Franz (Carl) their children, Lukas, Bennett, Theo and Nora. Allison Rudolph Zilinek (Casey) their children Ruby and Marlow. Gregg Simms (Courtney) their children Sawyer, Dillon Simms (Megan) their children Summer, Parker, Harper and Sayler. There will be a Celebration of Life at the Covenant Presbyterian Church in Napa on June 17th at 1:30, reception to follow. In lieu of flowers those so inclined can donate in Ginny’s name to the Land Trust of Napa Valley. Please share your condolences and memories on Ginny’s Tribute Wall at Tulocaycemetery.org.

Virginia 'Ginny' Hemphill Simms

Everett L. Schran, age 88, of Gorham, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at his home.

He
 was born on September 5, 1934, in Walker, Kansas, to Edward and Caroline
 (Hammerschmidt) Schrant.  He married Alice Marie (Jacobs) on September 
11, 1958, at Gorham, Kansas.

He was a farmer, raising 
crops and cattle.  He grew up in Walker, attended the Walker Grade 
School,&nbsp;and was a 1952 graduate of the Gorham High School.  Everett was a
 member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Gorham, and member of the 
Gorham Knights of Columbus Council #2744.  He served on the Gorham CO-OP
 Board, and the Big Creek Township Board.

Survivors 
include his wife, Alice Marie, of the home; his daughters, Annette Smith
 and husband, Jim, McPherson, KS; Michelle Geist and husband, Bill, 
Victoria, KS; his grandchildren, Alison Brunsell (Scott); Janelle Krivin
 (Chad); Lyle Smith (fiancé, Rachel Porter); Rachelle Orr (Matt); Nathan
 Geist (Ashley); his great grandchildren, Ava, Ayla, Conner, August, 
Emmi, Lillie, Kennedy, and Kinsley; his brother, Vernon Schrant, 
Anthony, KS; his sister, Fran Schroeder and husband, Bud, Prescott, AZ; 
his brother-in-law, Tom Irvine, Manhattan, KS; his sister-in-law, 
Bernita Schrant, Victoria, KS.

Everett was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Caroline; his brother, Norman Schrant; and his sister, Regina Irvine.

Mass
 of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 17, 2023, at 
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gorham with Father Michael Elan officiating.
  Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Gorham.

A 
Gorham Knights of Columbus rosary with the Gorham Daughters of Isabella 
joining will be at 6:30 P.M. Thursday, and a vigil service will be at 
7:00 P.M. Thursday, both at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gorham.

Visitation
 will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. 
Friday, all at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gorham.

The family suggests memorials made payable to: the Gorham Senior Center or St. Mary’s Cemetery in care of the mortuary.

Services
 are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, 
Kansas 67671.  Condolences can be sent via e-mail to 
clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left at guest book at 
www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

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 </figure>Everett L. Schran, age 88, of Gorham, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at his home.He
 was born on September 5, 1934, in Walker, Kansas, to Edward and Caroline
 (Hammerschmidt) Schrant. He married Alice Marie (Jacobs) on September 
11, 1958, at Gorham, Kansas.He was a farmer, raising 
crops and cattle. He grew up in Walker, attended the Walker Grade 
School,&nbsp;and was a 1952 graduate of the Gorham High School. Everett was a
 member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Gorham, and member of the 
Gorham Knights of Columbus Council #2744. He served on the Gorham CO-OP
 Board, and the Big Creek Township Board.Survivors 
include his wife, Alice Marie, of the home; his daughters, Annette Smith
 and husband, Jim, McPherson, KS; Michelle Geist and husband, Bill, 
Victoria, KS; his grandchildren, Alison Brunsell (Scott); Janelle Krivin
 (Chad); Lyle Smith (fiancé, Rachel Porter); Rachelle Orr (Matt); Nathan
 Geist (Ashley); his great grandchildren, Ava, Ayla, Conner, August, 
Emmi, Lillie, Kennedy, and Kinsley; his brother, Vernon Schrant, 
Anthony, KS; his sister, Fran Schroeder and husband, Bud, Prescott, AZ; 
his brother-in-law, Tom Irvine, Manhattan, KS; his sister-in-law, 
Bernita Schrant, Victoria, KS.Everett was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Caroline; his brother, Norman Schrant; and his sister, Regina Irvine.Mass
 of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 17, 2023, at 
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gorham with Father Michael Elan officiating.
 Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Gorham.A 
Gorham Knights of Columbus rosary with the Gorham Daughters of Isabella 
joining will be at 6:30 P.M. Thursday, and a vigil service will be at 
7:00 P.M. Thursday, both at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gorham.Visitation
 will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. 
Friday, all at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gorham.The family suggests memorials made payable to: the Gorham Senior Center or St. Mary’s Cemetery in care of the mortuary.Services
 are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, 
Kansas 67671. Condolences can be sent via e-mail to 
clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left at guest book at 
www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Everett L. Schrant

January 28, 1934
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 March 15, 2023

An obituary and services are pending with Plumer-Overlease Funeral Homes.

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 </figure>January 28, 1934
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 March 15, 2023An obituary and services are pending with Plumer-Overlease Funeral Homes.

Cleota Mae Dinkel

Wesley J. "Wes" Kandt, age 62, of Hays, Kansas, passed away March 13, 2023. He was born June 30, 1960, in Council Grove, Kansas, to Karl and Alice (Repschlaeger) Kandt.&nbsp;His family lived in 6 communities during his school years, and he formed many lasting friendships.

Wes worked for several years as a general contractor and sheetrock installer with Budke Home Improvement and Orth Drywall. After a serious leg injury, he retired from construction work and drywall and began working at Walmart in Hays. Wes was an avid sports fan, especially of the K-State Wildcats. He enjoyed playing golf, especially at the Ellis Golf Club where he was a longtime member.&nbsp; Wes is survived by two brothers, Greg Kandt and wife Charmane, of Hays, KS, and Dale Kandt and wife Beth of Walsh, CO; nephews Toby, Derek, and Kendall, as well as nieces Taylor, and Keslie. He was preceded in death by his parents. A celebration gathering will be Saturday, March 18, 2023, 2 PM - 4 PM with services and sharing at 3 PM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Ellis Men's Golf Association.

Memories and condolences may be shared on Wes's tribute page at<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.

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 </figure>Wesley J. "Wes" Kandt, age 62, of Hays, Kansas, passed away March 13, 2023. He was born June 30, 1960, in Council Grove, Kansas, to Karl and Alice (Repschlaeger) Kandt.&nbsp;His family lived in 6 communities during his school years, and he formed many lasting friendships.Wes worked for several years as a general contractor and sheetrock installer with Budke Home Improvement and Orth Drywall. After a serious leg injury, he retired from construction work and drywall and began working at Walmart in Hays. Wes was an avid sports fan, especially of the K-State Wildcats. He enjoyed playing golf, especially at the Ellis Golf Club where he was a longtime member.&nbsp; Wes is survived by two brothers, Greg Kandt and wife Charmane, of Hays, KS, and Dale Kandt and wife Beth of Walsh, CO; nephews Toby, Derek, and Kendall, as well as nieces Taylor, and Keslie. He was preceded in death by his parents. A celebration gathering will be Saturday, March 18, 2023, 2 PM - 4 PM with services and sharing at 3 PM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.Memorial contributions are suggested to the Ellis Men's Golf Association.Memories and condolences may be shared on Wes's tribute page at<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.

Wesley J. 'Wes' Kandt

Matthew Ryan Pfeifer, 36, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023, at his home. Matthew was born on November 6, 1986, in Hays, to Mark and Charlotte (Knipp) Pfeifer. Matthew graduated from Hays High School in 2005 and from Fort Hays State University, with a bachelor’s degree in Human Health and Performances, in 2010.

Matthew was a carpenter and enjoyed woodworking and home remodeling. He was a former volunteer firefighter and was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Hays.

Matthew was an active father who enjoyed spending time with his two young children. You would often find them playing at the park, swimming, go karting, and attending family events.

Matthew is survived by his parents, Mark and Charlotte Pfeifer of Hays; a son, Kendall Pfeifer; a daughter, Oakley Pfeifer, both of Hays; three sisters, Jenny Kreutzer and husband LeRoy Jr. of Wichita; Andrea Fross and husband Brandon of Weatherford, Texas; and Sarah Flora and husband Kenny of Wichita; as well as his nieces and nephew, Kelsie, Karlie, Ava, Joey, Lexi, Lacie, Braylin and Aly.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wilbert and Iona Knipp, and Marcus and Martina Pfeifer.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 10 AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Hays. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Hays.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 5 PM – 7 PM and Wednesday, 9 AM – 9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

A combined parish vigil and rosary service will be Tuesday, 7 PM at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions are suggested towards an education fund for his children, Kendall and Oakley. Donations can be payable to Mark or Charlotte Pfeifer.

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

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 </figure>Matthew Ryan Pfeifer, 36, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023, at his home. Matthew was born on November 6, 1986, in Hays, to Mark and Charlotte (Knipp) Pfeifer. Matthew graduated from Hays High School in 2005 and from Fort Hays State University, with a bachelor’s degree in Human Health and Performances, in 2010.Matthew was a carpenter and enjoyed woodworking and home remodeling. He was a former volunteer firefighter and was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Hays.Matthew was an active father who enjoyed spending time with his two young children. You would often find them playing at the park, swimming, go karting, and attending family events.Matthew is survived by his parents, Mark and Charlotte Pfeifer of Hays; a son, Kendall Pfeifer; a daughter, Oakley Pfeifer, both of Hays; three sisters, Jenny Kreutzer and husband LeRoy Jr. of Wichita; Andrea Fross and husband Brandon of Weatherford, Texas; and Sarah Flora and husband Kenny of Wichita; as well as his nieces and nephew, Kelsie, Karlie, Ava, Joey, Lexi, Lacie, Braylin and Aly.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wilbert and Iona Knipp, and Marcus and Martina Pfeifer.Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 10 AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Hays. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Hays.Visitation will be Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 5 PM – 7 PM and Wednesday, 9 AM – 9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.A combined parish vigil and rosary service will be Tuesday, 7 PM at the funeral chapel.Memorial contributions are suggested towards an education fund for his children, Kendall and Oakley. Donations can be payable to Mark or Charlotte Pfeifer.Condolences may be shared on Matthew’s tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.

Matthew Ryan Pfeifer

Edwin "Eddie" R. Piland, age 90, of Topeka, KS and formerly of Great 
Bend, KS, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Rossville 
Healthcare &amp; Rehab.

He was born the son of the late Russell and Alta May (Dykes) Piland 
on January 28, 1933, in rural Stafford County, KS. Eddie attended 
Macksville schools and furthered his education at Sterling College in 
Sterling, KS. While in college, Eddie met Geraldine “Gerrie” Andrus. 
They were married on June 26, 1954, at the Methodist Church in 
Macksville, KS. Together, they shared almost 69 years of marriage.

Coming to Great Bend in the summer of 1960, Eddie’s main career was 
as an elementary teacher for USD 428. He also worked in retail grocery, 
Sears, CKMC, oilfield and in personal sales. Eddie was a longtime member
 of Cornerstone Fellowship Church in Great Bend, member of the 
International Order of Odd Fellows and a current member of Southwest 
Christian Church in Topeka.

Ed and Gerrie enjoyed camping in their motorhome with the Good Sam camping organization.

Survivors include his beloved wife, Geraldine “Gerrie” Piland; three 
wonderful children, Neil Piland and his wife Becky of Topeka, Cindy 
Stevenson and her husband Mike of Loveland, CO, and Tom Piland and his 
wife Maria of Topeka; seven grandchildren, Jonathan Piland, Eric Piland,
 Peter Piland, Daniel Piland, Mindy Davidson, Chris Stevenson and Case 
Stevenson. Other survivors include great-grandchildren, Nathan Davidson,
 Clayton Davidson, Kelsey Stevenson, Chloe Stevenson, and Ian Piland. He
 was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Eston Piland. &nbsp;

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M., on Saturday, March 18, 
2023, at Southwest Christian Church, 5747 SW Huntoon St., Topeka, KS 
66604, with Pastor Terry Neidens presiding.

A memorial service will take place at 11:00 A.M., on Monday, March 
20, 2023, at Cornerstone Fellowship Church, 1609 24th St., Great Bend, 
KS 67530, with Pastor Curtis Reinhardt presiding. A graveside service 
will then take place at 2:00 P.M., at Farmington Cemetery in Macksville,
 KS. Following the graveside service, everyone is welcomed to the United
 Methodist Grace Church in Macksville for a luncheon and fellowship.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Eddie's 
memory to Southwest Christian Church and/or Sterling 
College.&nbsp;Contributions can be mailed or left with the funeral home.

Topeka arrangements are entrusted to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 
800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603. Condolences can be left at <a href="http://www.brennanmathenafh.com">www.brennanmathenafh.com</a>.

Graveside services in Macksville are entrusted to Bryant Funeral 
Home, 1425 Patton Rd, Great Bend, KS 67530. Condolences can be left at <a href="http://www.bryantfh.net">www.bryantfh.net</a>.

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 </figure>Edwin "Eddie" R. Piland, age 90, of Topeka, KS and formerly of Great 
Bend, KS, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Rossville 
Healthcare &amp; Rehab.He was born the son of the late Russell and Alta May (Dykes) Piland 
on January 28, 1933, in rural Stafford County, KS. Eddie attended 
Macksville schools and furthered his education at Sterling College in 
Sterling, KS. While in college, Eddie met Geraldine “Gerrie” Andrus. 
They were married on June 26, 1954, at the Methodist Church in 
Macksville, KS. Together, they shared almost 69 years of marriage.Coming to Great Bend in the summer of 1960, Eddie’s main career was 
as an elementary teacher for USD 428. He also worked in retail grocery, 
Sears, CKMC, oilfield and in personal sales. Eddie was a longtime member
 of Cornerstone Fellowship Church in Great Bend, member of the 
International Order of Odd Fellows and a current member of Southwest 
Christian Church in Topeka.Ed and Gerrie enjoyed camping in their motorhome with the Good Sam camping organization.Survivors include his beloved wife, Geraldine “Gerrie” Piland; three 
wonderful children, Neil Piland and his wife Becky of Topeka, Cindy 
Stevenson and her husband Mike of Loveland, CO, and Tom Piland and his 
wife Maria of Topeka; seven grandchildren, Jonathan Piland, Eric Piland,
 Peter Piland, Daniel Piland, Mindy Davidson, Chris Stevenson and Case 
Stevenson. Other survivors include great-grandchildren, Nathan Davidson,
 Clayton Davidson, Kelsey Stevenson, Chloe Stevenson, and Ian Piland. He
 was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Eston Piland. &nbsp;A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M., on Saturday, March 18, 
2023, at Southwest Christian Church, 5747 SW Huntoon St., Topeka, KS 
66604, with Pastor Terry Neidens presiding.A memorial service will take place at 11:00 A.M., on Monday, March 
20, 2023, at Cornerstone Fellowship Church, 1609 24th St., Great Bend, 
KS 67530, with Pastor Curtis Reinhardt presiding. A graveside service 
will then take place at 2:00 P.M., at Farmington Cemetery in Macksville,
 KS. Following the graveside service, everyone is welcomed to the United
 Methodist Grace Church in Macksville for a luncheon and fellowship.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Eddie's 
memory to Southwest Christian Church and/or Sterling 
College.&nbsp;Contributions can be mailed or left with the funeral home.Topeka arrangements are entrusted to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 
800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603. Condolences can be left at <a href="http://www.brennanmathenafh.com">www.brennanmathenafh.com</a>.Graveside services in Macksville are entrusted to Bryant Funeral 
Home, 1425 Patton Rd, Great Bend, KS 67530. Condolences can be left at <a href="http://www.bryantfh.net">www.bryantfh.net</a>.

Edwin 'Eddie' R. Piland

Randy Harris, age 67, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the 
University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. He was born on 
August 20, 1955, in Tribune, Kansas, to Gail and Pearl Koestal Harris. He
 was a member of the United Methodist Church in Tribune. He served his 
community as a farmer and insurance adjuster for RCIS. &nbsp;

Randy Married Kathy O’Leary on June 19, 1977, in Tribune, Kansas. She passed away on January 28, 2019.

Randy is survived by his three children, Justin &amp; Melissa Harris 
of Tribune, Kansas, NyCole &amp; Kevin Nelson of Tribune, Kansas, 
Heather Felty of Tribune, Kansas, one brother Kenny Harris of Kinsley, 
Kansas, six grandchildren: Hannah Harris, Kasen Felty, Kashen Nelson, 
Brecken Nelson, Logan Harris, and Branson Harris all of Tribune, Kansas,
 numerous nephews, nieces, great nieces, and great nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Harris, parents, Gail &amp; Pearl Harris, one brother Keith, and one sister Mary Ann.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 2:00 
p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Tribune, Kansas with Jeri Smith 
Officiating. Burial will be in the Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune, 
Kansas.

Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 17, 2023, at Price and Sons Funeral Home in Tribune, Kansas.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be written to the Greeley County 
High School Trap Club or the Greeley County 4-H in care of Price and 
Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 161, Leoti, Kansas, 67861.

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 </figure>Randy Harris, age 67, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the 
University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. He was born on 
August 20, 1955, in Tribune, Kansas, to Gail and Pearl Koestal Harris. He
 was a member of the United Methodist Church in Tribune. He served his 
community as a farmer and insurance adjuster for RCIS. &nbsp;Randy Married Kathy O’Leary on June 19, 1977, in Tribune, Kansas. She passed away on January 28, 2019.Randy is survived by his three children, Justin &amp; Melissa Harris 
of Tribune, Kansas, NyCole &amp; Kevin Nelson of Tribune, Kansas, 
Heather Felty of Tribune, Kansas, one brother Kenny Harris of Kinsley, 
Kansas, six grandchildren: Hannah Harris, Kasen Felty, Kashen Nelson, 
Brecken Nelson, Logan Harris, and Branson Harris all of Tribune, Kansas,
 numerous nephews, nieces, great nieces, and great nephews.He is preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Harris, parents, Gail &amp; Pearl Harris, one brother Keith, and one sister Mary Ann.Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 2:00 
p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Tribune, Kansas with Jeri Smith 
Officiating. Burial will be in the Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune, 
Kansas.Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 17, 2023, at Price and Sons Funeral Home in Tribune, Kansas.Memorials in lieu of flowers may be written to the Greeley County 
High School Trap Club or the Greeley County 4-H in care of Price and 
Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 161, Leoti, Kansas, 67861.

Randy Harris

March 23, 1958
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 March 15, 2023

An obituary and services are pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

March 23, 1958
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 March 15, 2023An obituary and services are pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

Jerry Kirk Liester

Jolene Ann Leiker, 57, Hays, died Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at HaysMed.

She was born May 31, 1965, in Hays, the 
youngest of five children of Edwin Francis and Shirley (Cole) Weigel.&nbsp; 
Jolene graduated from Plainville High School in 1983 and attended Fort 
Hays State University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary 
Education and a Master’s Degree in Special Education.&nbsp; 

She was united in
 marriage to Ric Leiker on December 23, 1989, in Hays, and they 
celebrated 33 years of marriage. For 32 years, Jolene worked as an 
early childhood teacher for USD 489, retiring in January 2023.&nbsp; She was a
 member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.&nbsp; Jolene was an avid
 reader, enjoyed taking short trips with Ric, loved her family, and 
adored her granddaughters.

Survivors include her husband Ric of 
Hays, her mother Shirley Weigel of Hays, two daughters: Jenna Staab of 
Overland Park and Laci Simpson and husband Tyler of Olathe, two 
brothers: Randy Weigel and wife Lora of Plainville and Rick Weigel and 
wife Janel of La Crosse, two sisters, Joan Rozean and husband Paul and 
Janice Skeen, both of Hays, two granddaughters: Remy and Cora Staab, and
 numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic
 Church, with Fr. David Micheal officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. 
Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Monday 
and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Tuesday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 pm on Monday 
at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Council of 
Ellis County.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Jolene may be shared with her
 family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

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 </figure>Jolene Ann Leiker, 57, Hays, died Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at HaysMed.She was born May 31, 1965, in Hays, the 
youngest of five children of Edwin Francis and Shirley (Cole) Weigel.&nbsp; 
Jolene graduated from Plainville High School in 1983 and attended Fort 
Hays State University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary 
Education and a Master’s Degree in Special Education.&nbsp; She was united in
 marriage to Ric Leiker on December 23, 1989, in Hays, and they 
celebrated 33 years of marriage. For 32 years, Jolene worked as an 
early childhood teacher for USD 489, retiring in January 2023.&nbsp; She was a
 member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.&nbsp; Jolene was an avid
 reader, enjoyed taking short trips with Ric, loved her family, and 
adored her granddaughters.Survivors include her husband Ric of 
Hays, her mother Shirley Weigel of Hays, two daughters: Jenna Staab of 
Overland Park and Laci Simpson and husband Tyler of Olathe, two 
brothers: Randy Weigel and wife Lora of Plainville and Rick Weigel and 
wife Janel of La Crosse, two sisters, Joan Rozean and husband Paul and 
Janice Skeen, both of Hays, two granddaughters: Remy and Cora Staab, and
 numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her father.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic
 Church, with Fr. David Micheal officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. 
Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Monday 
and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Tuesday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 pm on Monday 
at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Council of 
Ellis County.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Jolene may be shared with her
 family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Jolene Ann Leiker

Marshall P. Reece, 69, passed away March 14, 2023, at Azria Health in
 Great Bend. He was born on January 21, 1954, in Kansas City, Mo. to 
Jack &amp; Frances (Pagano) Reece. He graduated from Shawnee Mission 
South High School and attended Rockhurst College in Kansas City, Mo. and
 graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Kansas with a 
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He then studied on and 
received his Master’s of Public Administration from Rockhurst University
 and graduated from the Wyoming Department of Corrections Academy. He 
married Rochelle Luckey on July 7, 1997, in Las Vegas, Nev. She died 
March 2, 2003.

Marshall was proud of his life’s work and certifications, including 
his Kansas Emergency Substitute Teacher’s License, Pharmacy Technician 
License for Kansas and Missouri, FCC Radiotelegraph Operator License and
 Amateur Radio Extra Class Licenses. He was the Business Manger and 
Interim Superintendent of Larned State Hospital, Wyoming State 
Penitentiary Business Manager and Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp 
Business Manager.

Marshall also spent his life volunteering and dedicating his time 
through many civil defense agencies including Second Chance Sheridan Cat
 Rescue, The Catz Meow Cat Transport, Underground Railroad: Rescued 
Kitty Network, the International Cat Association, the Miniature Horse 
Association, American Radio Relay League, Kaw Valley Amateur Radio Club,
 Larned Volunteer Fire Department and Kansas Peace Officers Association.
 He was also the dispatcher and emergency communications operator for 
the Larned Police Department, Edwards County Sheriff's Department and 
Kiowa County Sheriff's Department.

Survivors include his daughter at heart, Renee McVey of Macksville; 
his many friends and supporters including, his best buddy Bill Clapham 
and Scott King both of Larned, Kendal and Lorena Lothman of Haviland; as
 well as his loving fur babies: Spyder, Peake and George who are located
 at the Second Chance Sheridan Cat Rescue in Wyoming currently. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; and loving wife, Rochelle.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2023, at Bryant 
Funeral Home, with Pastor Jeffrey Owen presiding. Inurnment will be in 
the Soldier Creek Cemetery in Belvidere, Kan., at a later date. 

Memorials
 have been designated to the Second Chance Sheridan Cat Rescue, in care 
of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678911586310.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Marshall P. Reece, 69, passed away March 14, 2023, at Azria Health in
 Great Bend. He was born on January 21, 1954, in Kansas City, Mo. to 
Jack &amp; Frances (Pagano) Reece. He graduated from Shawnee Mission 
South High School and attended Rockhurst College in Kansas City, Mo. and
 graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Kansas with a 
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He then studied on and 
received his Master’s of Public Administration from Rockhurst University
 and graduated from the Wyoming Department of Corrections Academy. He 
married Rochelle Luckey on July 7, 1997, in Las Vegas, Nev. She died 
March 2, 2003.Marshall was proud of his life’s work and certifications, including 
his Kansas Emergency Substitute Teacher’s License, Pharmacy Technician 
License for Kansas and Missouri, FCC Radiotelegraph Operator License and
 Amateur Radio Extra Class Licenses. He was the Business Manger and 
Interim Superintendent of Larned State Hospital, Wyoming State 
Penitentiary Business Manager and Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp 
Business Manager.Marshall also spent his life volunteering and dedicating his time 
through many civil defense agencies including Second Chance Sheridan Cat
 Rescue, The Catz Meow Cat Transport, Underground Railroad: Rescued 
Kitty Network, the International Cat Association, the Miniature Horse 
Association, American Radio Relay League, Kaw Valley Amateur Radio Club,
 Larned Volunteer Fire Department and Kansas Peace Officers Association.
 He was also the dispatcher and emergency communications operator for 
the Larned Police Department, Edwards County Sheriff's Department and 
Kiowa County Sheriff's Department.Survivors include his daughter at heart, Renee McVey of Macksville; 
his many friends and supporters including, his best buddy Bill Clapham 
and Scott King both of Larned, Kendal and Lorena Lothman of Haviland; as
 well as his loving fur babies: Spyder, Peake and George who are located
 at the Second Chance Sheridan Cat Rescue in Wyoming currently. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; and loving wife, Rochelle.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2023, at Bryant 
Funeral Home, with Pastor Jeffrey Owen presiding. Inurnment will be in 
the Soldier Creek Cemetery in Belvidere, Kan., at a later date. Memorials
 have been designated to the Second Chance Sheridan Cat Rescue, in care 
of Bryant Funeral Home.

Marshall P. Reece

James "Jim" Maley, one of eight children born to Willard &amp; Veda 
(Boland) Maley, was born November 26, 1952, in Norton, Kansas, and passed
 away at his home in Phillipsburg, Kansas, on March 11, 2023, at the age 
of 70.

He attended grade school in Edmond, Kansas, and high school in Lenora,
 Kansas, where he graduated in 1971. He went on to attend vo-tech in 
Goodland, Kansas, where he earned his certification to be an automotive 
technician. Upon graduation, he accepted a mechanics position with 
Matteson Motors in Phillipsburg, KS on April 16th, 1973, where he remained employed for over 45 years.

While in Goodland, Jim met Marilyn Wilson of Marienthal, Kansas, who he later married on May 19th, 1973. They settled down in Phillipsburg, KS, and had three daughters — Kerry, Angela and Amanda.

In his spare time, Jim enjoyed spending time with his family, helping
 friends with numerous projects and swapping stories over coffee.

He joined the Church of Christ in 1982, where he was baptized; and 
enjoyed weekly worship and singing. He was an active member, assisting 
with Sunday services and communion. His favorite Bible verse was John 3:16
 “God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that 
whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting 
life.”

He is preceded in death by his father Willard Maley, sisters Joyce 
Maley &amp; Judy Anderson; In-laws Hallie (Carrie Clarabelle) Wilson; 
both maternal and paternal grandparents; Brother-in laws Everett (Wanda)
 Wilson &amp; Marvin (Delora) Wilson, Sister-in-laws Marlene (Frank) 
Riley &amp; Alice Allen.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn of the home in Phillipsburg; 
daughters, Kerry Markin of Phillipsburg, KS, Angela Maley of Mahaska, KS
 and Amanda (Ryan) Smith of Salina, KS; Grandchildren Matthew, Nathan, 
Elijah, Michael, Jordan, Alexis, Samuel, Brecklyn, and Brynlee; 
Great-grandchildren Maverick,&nbsp; Alana, and Leighlan; Mother Veda Maley of
 Hays, KS; Brothers Jan Maley of Norton, KS and Jerry Maley of Roseburg,
 OR; Sisters Janice Maley of Plainville, KS, Lanny Maley and Jolene 
Maley both of Hays, KS; &nbsp;Brother-in-laws Don (Kayla) Wilson of 
Phillipsburg and Melvin Wilson of Marienthal, KS; Sisters-in-law Mildred
 (Jack) Burch of Marienthal, KS, Lois (Jerry) Keller of Ellis, KS and 
Vona (Ray) Voss of Lakeview, AR, along with many nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service will be held at a later time. Memorial 
contributions may be given to KSU Center for Basic Cancer Research and 
the Church of Christ in care of the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678911457485.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>James "Jim" Maley, one of eight children born to Willard &amp; Veda 
(Boland) Maley, was born November 26, 1952, in Norton, Kansas, and passed
 away at his home in Phillipsburg, Kansas, on March 11, 2023, at the age 
of 70.He attended grade school in Edmond, Kansas, and high school in Lenora,
 Kansas, where he graduated in 1971. He went on to attend vo-tech in 
Goodland, Kansas, where he earned his certification to be an automotive 
technician. Upon graduation, he accepted a mechanics position with 
Matteson Motors in Phillipsburg, KS on April 16th, 1973, where he remained employed for over 45 years.While in Goodland, Jim met Marilyn Wilson of Marienthal, Kansas, who he later married on May 19th, 1973. They settled down in Phillipsburg, KS, and had three daughters — Kerry, Angela and Amanda.In his spare time, Jim enjoyed spending time with his family, helping
 friends with numerous projects and swapping stories over coffee.He joined the Church of Christ in 1982, where he was baptized; and 
enjoyed weekly worship and singing. He was an active member, assisting 
with Sunday services and communion. His favorite Bible verse was John 3:16
 “God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that 
whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting 
life.”He is preceded in death by his father Willard Maley, sisters Joyce 
Maley &amp; Judy Anderson; In-laws Hallie (Carrie Clarabelle) Wilson; 
both maternal and paternal grandparents; Brother-in laws Everett (Wanda)
 Wilson &amp; Marvin (Delora) Wilson, Sister-in-laws Marlene (Frank) 
Riley &amp; Alice Allen.He is survived by his wife, Marilyn of the home in Phillipsburg; 
daughters, Kerry Markin of Phillipsburg, KS, Angela Maley of Mahaska, KS
 and Amanda (Ryan) Smith of Salina, KS; Grandchildren Matthew, Nathan, 
Elijah, Michael, Jordan, Alexis, Samuel, Brecklyn, and Brynlee; 
Great-grandchildren Maverick,&nbsp; Alana, and Leighlan; Mother Veda Maley of
 Hays, KS; Brothers Jan Maley of Norton, KS and Jerry Maley of Roseburg,
 OR; Sisters Janice Maley of Plainville, KS, Lanny Maley and Jolene 
Maley both of Hays, KS; &nbsp;Brother-in-laws Don (Kayla) Wilson of 
Phillipsburg and Melvin Wilson of Marienthal, KS; Sisters-in-law Mildred
 (Jack) Burch of Marienthal, KS, Lois (Jerry) Keller of Ellis, KS and 
Vona (Ray) Voss of Lakeview, AR, along with many nieces and nephews.A private graveside service will be held at a later time. Memorial 
contributions may be given to KSU Center for Basic Cancer Research and 
the Church of Christ in care of the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.

James 'Jim' Maley

Wesley J. "Wes" Kandt, age 62, of Hays, Kansas passed away Monday, march 13, 2023, in Hays. A celebration gathering will be Saturday, March 18, 2023, 2 PM - 4 PM with services and sharing at 3 PM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Ellis Men's Golf Association. Memories and condolences may be shared on Wes's tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> A full obituary is pending.

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 </figure>Wesley J. "Wes" Kandt, age 62, of Hays, Kansas passed away Monday, march 13, 2023, in Hays. A celebration gathering will be Saturday, March 18, 2023, 2 PM - 4 PM with services and sharing at 3 PM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Ellis Men's Golf Association. Memories and condolences may be shared on Wes's tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> A full obituary is pending.

Cecelia&nbsp;Charollette&nbsp;Bird was born on June 24, 1940, in Grainfield, KS, to John C and Myrtle M. (Bartop) Schmidt, she passed away on March 6, 2023, at Gove County Medical Center at the age of 82.&nbsp;

Cecelia was united in marriage to Eldon Bird on December 9, 1957, in Salina, KS. and enjoyed 62 of marriage up until Eldon passed away on October 20, 2020. To this union, they had two sons, Gregory and Mitchell Bird.

Cecelia liked to cook, bake, sew, crochet, read books, embroidery, and collect antiques. For 25 years Cecelia helped own and operate the grocery store "Quinter Superette" in Quinter, KS.&nbsp;

She is survived by two sons, Gregory and Mitchell Bird, Quinter, KS; and sister Ruth Goff, Ulysses, KS.

Cecelia was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters Gloria&nbsp;Fellhoelter&nbsp;and Leona Tuttle.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions are suggested to Gove County Medical Center Long Term Care. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 S. Main, Quinter, KS&nbsp; 67752.

No services are planned at this time.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678901353256.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Cecelia&nbsp;Charollette&nbsp;Bird was born on June 24, 1940, in Grainfield, KS, to John C and Myrtle M. (Bartop) Schmidt, she passed away on March 6, 2023, at Gove County Medical Center at the age of 82.&nbsp;Cecelia was united in marriage to Eldon Bird on December 9, 1957, in Salina, KS. and enjoyed 62 of marriage up until Eldon passed away on October 20, 2020. To this union, they had two sons, Gregory and Mitchell Bird.Cecelia liked to cook, bake, sew, crochet, read books, embroidery, and collect antiques. For 25 years Cecelia helped own and operate the grocery store "Quinter Superette" in Quinter, KS.&nbsp;She is survived by two sons, Gregory and Mitchell Bird, Quinter, KS; and sister Ruth Goff, Ulysses, KS.Cecelia was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters Gloria&nbsp;Fellhoelter&nbsp;and Leona Tuttle.&nbsp;Memorial contributions are suggested to Gove County Medical Center Long Term Care. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 S. Main, Quinter, KS&nbsp; 67752.No services are planned at this time.&nbsp;

Cecelia Charollette Bird

Duane Reissig, retired retail manager, 81,
 passed away peacefully on March 8, 2023, at home with his wife by his 
side. Duane was born in Hays, Kansas, to Herman and Ada Reissig on 
January 3, 1942. Duane graduated from Hays High School in 1959 and 
received a bachelor's degree in business from Fort Hays State University
 in 1964 where he was recruited from campus by the SS Kresge Company 
(later K-Mart) for their managerial program.&nbsp;

Duane was preceded in death by his 
parents, grandparents, Roscoe and Dora Flickinger and George and 
Christina Reissig, sister-in-law Sondra Schiefelbein, niece, Courtney 
Brown and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Duane is survived by his 
wife Beverly of 54 years, son, Keith (Kay), grandchildren, Elijah, Aaron
 and Natasha, brother-in-law, James (Julie) Brown, niece, Cassidy (Poet)
 Thomas, brother-in-law, Duke (Laura) Schiefelbein, nephew, Ryan 
Schiefelbein, great-nephews, Keegan and Donnovan Schiefelbein, numerous 
cousins and a multitude of bowling buddies.&nbsp;

Funeral services will be held at Andover 
UMC on Friday, March 17, 2023, friends are welcome to visit with family 
at 10:30AM, services will begin at 11 AM. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial 
contributions can be made to the Kansas Humane Society or a memorial of 
your choice.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678898155613.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Duane Reissig, retired retail manager, 81,
 passed away peacefully on March 8, 2023, at home with his wife by his 
side. Duane was born in Hays, Kansas, to Herman and Ada Reissig on 
January 3, 1942. Duane graduated from Hays High School in 1959 and 
received a bachelor's degree in business from Fort Hays State University
 in 1964 where he was recruited from campus by the SS Kresge Company 
(later K-Mart) for their managerial program.&nbsp;Duane was preceded in death by his 
parents, grandparents, Roscoe and Dora Flickinger and George and 
Christina Reissig, sister-in-law Sondra Schiefelbein, niece, Courtney 
Brown and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Duane is survived by his 
wife Beverly of 54 years, son, Keith (Kay), grandchildren, Elijah, Aaron
 and Natasha, brother-in-law, James (Julie) Brown, niece, Cassidy (Poet)
 Thomas, brother-in-law, Duke (Laura) Schiefelbein, nephew, Ryan 
Schiefelbein, great-nephews, Keegan and Donnovan Schiefelbein, numerous 
cousins and a multitude of bowling buddies.&nbsp;Funeral services will be held at Andover 
UMC on Friday, March 17, 2023, friends are welcome to visit with family 
at 10:30AM, services will begin at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial 
contributions can be made to the Kansas Humane Society or a memorial of 
your choice.&nbsp;

Duane Alan Reissig

After a courageous battle with cancer, Janet Katherine Walker, 83, 
with great anticipation went to meet her Savior on March 11, 2023.

Janet was born December 4, 1939, at St. Rose Hospital in Great Bend, 
Kansas, to parents Robert W. and Mary (Mooney) Roth. She grew up on a 
farm near Ellinwood, Kansas, where she and her five siblings were 
surrounded by many uncles, aunts and cousins. She attended St. Joseph’s 
Elementary School in Ellinwood, Kansas, from Kindergarten to 5th grade. 
She then moved west to Cheyenne County, Colorado, in 1950 with her mother 
and siblings, to join her father who had gone before them in 1946 to 
acquire land for farming and to locate a place for their future 
homestead. The family farmstead was established in 1952 and was situated
 in the rural south east corner of Cheyenne County, Colorado. Janet 
attended Parochial school through her freshman year in high school and 
thoroughly enjoyed her time being taught by the nuns, in fact, so much 
so that she briefly considered becoming a nun. During the hard times of 
the Dust Bowl era, and rather than transfer schools to a town nearer to 
the farm, Janet was invited to live in town with a couple by the name of
 Matt and Ethel Ludwig, allowing her to complete her senior year with 
her classmates. She worked during the summers while attending high 
school and college at the Cheyenne County Abstract Title Company.&nbsp;

Following high school Janet attended Colorado State University in 
Fort Collins, Colorado, and received her Associate's degree in Business in
 1959. She took a three-year hiatus from university life to travel the 
world as an airline “stewardess” from 1959 to 1962. She received her 
training with Trans World Airlines in Kansas City, Kansas, and then 
enjoyed the sunny life of Los Angeles, California, as her home base when
 she was not flying. During these years with TWA, Janet formed many dear
 and lasting friendships. She then returned to complete her Bachelor’s 
degree in Business Education in 1963 at the University of Northern 
Colorado. Years later, in 1994, after raising her family, Janet received
 her Master’s Degree in School Counseling at Fort Hays State University.

Janet married her high school sweetheart, Larry Balman, on June 6, 
1964. They began their married life in Sterling Colorado and she taught 
high school business at nearby Haxton High School. After the birth of 
their first daughter, Leslie, Janet and Larry moved to Littleton, 
Colorado in 1967 and later welcomed their second daughter, Stephanie, 
and a few years later their son, Greg. Sadly, Janet lost Larry to Cancer
 on September 23, 1976. However, during his illness Larry formed a 
meaningful friendship with a man by the name of Gene Walker, who was 
introduced to him by Janet’s sister-in-law. Gene had lost his wife to 
cancer and offered support to Larry in the form of christian mentorship,
 friendship and prayer during his last year of life. After the loss of 
each of their spouses, Janet and Gene stayed connected and their 
relationship grew over time. They made the decision to wed and were 
married on June 17, 1978. From this union Janet received two wonderful 
children as well, Marcia and Bryce. Janet moved her family to Weskan, 
Kansas, made the transition from city to rural life, and assumed the 
role of caring for a family of five children while supporting Gene’s 
farming and ranching business. She enjoyed studying her bible, sewing, 
cooking, traveling, visiting her friends, and following the activities 
of her children. Once her children were older, and with encouragement 
from Gene, she worked as a K-12 school counselor for Weskan schools from
 1989-1993 and then for Sharon Springs schools from 1993-2010. Following
 her retirement from the school district, Janet worked part-time for 
Cheyenne County Abstract Title Company, and for the family who still 
owned the company from the time she worked there in high school.

Although Janet was raised in the church, she was led by a friend to 
consider a more personal relationship with Jesus and made the decision 
to commit her life to Christ on January 15, 1975. She later described 
this as the highlight of her life. Janet was a lifelong and faithful 
studier of the bible and will be remembered by her husband and children 
as one who was committed to learning scripture and who could be found 
each morning at the kitchen table with an open bible She will be 
remembered by many as a strong and faithful christian mentor and 
counselor, and one who took great pleasure in sharing the hopeful 
message of Christ with others. She was bold in her witness, never 
hesitating to introduce the topic of salvation into any conversation 
with others, even with strangers that she would meet in the course of 
her day, in person or by phone. She and Gene were longtime Sunday School
 teachers, prayer partners and bible study leaders. Janet was a member 
of the Gideon Women’s Auxiliary ministry and along with her husband, 
Gene, was actively involved in Gideon jail ministries.

She is survived by her loving husband, Gene Walker of Weskan, Kansas;
 and children, Leslie Balman Stallard (Tim) of Lawrence, Kansas; 
Stephanie Balman of Cheyenne Wells, Colorado; Greg Balman (Angie) of 
Monument, Colorado; Marcia Walker Wireman (Charlie) of Gunnison, 
Colorado; Bryce Walker (Tracy) of Weskan, Kansas; and grandchildren, 
Cody (Alexandra) Wireman, Nick Wireman, Tony Wireman, Derek (Morgan) 
Kern, Payton (Evan) Stuckey, Hayden (Emma) Walker, Edgar Valenzuela, 
Colton Stallard, Cauy Stallard, Bennett Stallard, Katherine Stallard, 
Tucker Balman, Olivia Balman and Paige Balman; great-grandchildren, 
Braxton Kern, Quinn Stuckey, Walker Stuckey, Kahlan Wireman, Damian 
Wireman, Haiden Clopper, Wyatt Clopper, Adam Wireman, Atlas Wireman, 
Elija Wireman, Xander Wireman, Selene Wireman; and siblings, Darlene 
(Ted) Lohr, Jack (Sue) Roth, Bill (Sandi) Roth, Alan (Alice) Roth and 
Greg (Linda) Roth; as well as beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and dear 
friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and first husband.

The service will be streamed on the Risen King Community Church Facebook page.

Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Janet-Walker">HERE</a> for service details.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678896066364.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>After a courageous battle with cancer, Janet Katherine Walker, 83, 
with great anticipation went to meet her Savior on March 11, 2023.Janet was born December 4, 1939, at St. Rose Hospital in Great Bend, 
Kansas, to parents Robert W. and Mary (Mooney) Roth. She grew up on a 
farm near Ellinwood, Kansas, where she and her five siblings were 
surrounded by many uncles, aunts and cousins. She attended St. Joseph’s 
Elementary School in Ellinwood, Kansas, from Kindergarten to 5th grade. 
She then moved west to Cheyenne County, Colorado, in 1950 with her mother 
and siblings, to join her father who had gone before them in 1946 to 
acquire land for farming and to locate a place for their future 
homestead. The family farmstead was established in 1952 and was situated
 in the rural south east corner of Cheyenne County, Colorado. Janet 
attended Parochial school through her freshman year in high school and 
thoroughly enjoyed her time being taught by the nuns, in fact, so much 
so that she briefly considered becoming a nun. During the hard times of 
the Dust Bowl era, and rather than transfer schools to a town nearer to 
the farm, Janet was invited to live in town with a couple by the name of
 Matt and Ethel Ludwig, allowing her to complete her senior year with 
her classmates. She worked during the summers while attending high 
school and college at the Cheyenne County Abstract Title Company.&nbsp;Following high school Janet attended Colorado State University in 
Fort Collins, Colorado, and received her Associate's degree in Business in
 1959. She took a three-year hiatus from university life to travel the 
world as an airline “stewardess” from 1959 to 1962. She received her 
training with Trans World Airlines in Kansas City, Kansas, and then 
enjoyed the sunny life of Los Angeles, California, as her home base when
 she was not flying. During these years with TWA, Janet formed many dear
 and lasting friendships. She then returned to complete her Bachelor’s 
degree in Business Education in 1963 at the University of Northern 
Colorado. Years later, in 1994, after raising her family, Janet received
 her Master’s Degree in School Counseling at Fort Hays State University.Janet married her high school sweetheart, Larry Balman, on June 6, 
1964. They began their married life in Sterling Colorado and she taught 
high school business at nearby Haxton High School. After the birth of 
their first daughter, Leslie, Janet and Larry moved to Littleton, 
Colorado in 1967 and later welcomed their second daughter, Stephanie, 
and a few years later their son, Greg. Sadly, Janet lost Larry to Cancer
 on September 23, 1976. However, during his illness Larry formed a 
meaningful friendship with a man by the name of Gene Walker, who was 
introduced to him by Janet’s sister-in-law. Gene had lost his wife to 
cancer and offered support to Larry in the form of christian mentorship,
 friendship and prayer during his last year of life. After the loss of 
each of their spouses, Janet and Gene stayed connected and their 
relationship grew over time. They made the decision to wed and were 
married on June 17, 1978. From this union Janet received two wonderful 
children as well, Marcia and Bryce. Janet moved her family to Weskan, 
Kansas, made the transition from city to rural life, and assumed the 
role of caring for a family of five children while supporting Gene’s 
farming and ranching business. She enjoyed studying her bible, sewing, 
cooking, traveling, visiting her friends, and following the activities 
of her children. Once her children were older, and with encouragement 
from Gene, she worked as a K-12 school counselor for Weskan schools from
 1989-1993 and then for Sharon Springs schools from 1993-2010. Following
 her retirement from the school district, Janet worked part-time for 
Cheyenne County Abstract Title Company, and for the family who still 
owned the company from the time she worked there in high school.Although Janet was raised in the church, she was led by a friend to 
consider a more personal relationship with Jesus and made the decision 
to commit her life to Christ on January 15, 1975. She later described 
this as the highlight of her life. Janet was a lifelong and faithful 
studier of the bible and will be remembered by her husband and children 
as one who was committed to learning scripture and who could be found 
each morning at the kitchen table with an open bible She will be 
remembered by many as a strong and faithful christian mentor and 
counselor, and one who took great pleasure in sharing the hopeful 
message of Christ with others. She was bold in her witness, never 
hesitating to introduce the topic of salvation into any conversation 
with others, even with strangers that she would meet in the course of 
her day, in person or by phone. She and Gene were longtime Sunday School
 teachers, prayer partners and bible study leaders. Janet was a member 
of the Gideon Women’s Auxiliary ministry and along with her husband, 
Gene, was actively involved in Gideon jail ministries.She is survived by her loving husband, Gene Walker of Weskan, Kansas;
 and children, Leslie Balman Stallard (Tim) of Lawrence, Kansas; 
Stephanie Balman of Cheyenne Wells, Colorado; Greg Balman (Angie) of 
Monument, Colorado; Marcia Walker Wireman (Charlie) of Gunnison, 
Colorado; Bryce Walker (Tracy) of Weskan, Kansas; and grandchildren, 
Cody (Alexandra) Wireman, Nick Wireman, Tony Wireman, Derek (Morgan) 
Kern, Payton (Evan) Stuckey, Hayden (Emma) Walker, Edgar Valenzuela, 
Colton Stallard, Cauy Stallard, Bennett Stallard, Katherine Stallard, 
Tucker Balman, Olivia Balman and Paige Balman; great-grandchildren, 
Braxton Kern, Quinn Stuckey, Walker Stuckey, Kahlan Wireman, Damian 
Wireman, Haiden Clopper, Wyatt Clopper, Adam Wireman, Atlas Wireman, 
Elija Wireman, Xander Wireman, Selene Wireman; and siblings, Darlene 
(Ted) Lohr, Jack (Sue) Roth, Bill (Sandi) Roth, Alan (Alice) Roth and 
Greg (Linda) Roth; as well as beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and dear 
friends.She was preceded in death by her parents and first husband.The service will be streamed on the Risen King Community Church Facebook page.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Janet-Walker">HERE</a> for service details.

Janet K. (Roth) Walker

Everett Schrant, age 79, of Gorham, Kansas died Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at his home.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 17, 2023, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gorham Kansas. &nbsp;

Services are entrusted to&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria,&nbsp;Kansas 67671.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Condolences can be sent via email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Everett Schrant, age 79, of Gorham, Kansas died Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at his home.Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 17, 2023, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gorham Kansas. &nbsp;Services are entrusted to&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria,&nbsp;Kansas 67671.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Everett Schrant

Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 18, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas.

Services are entrusted to&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street,&nbsp;Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Norman Mermis, age 80,&nbsp;of Hays, Kansas, died Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas.Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 18, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas.Services are entrusted to&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street,&nbsp;Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Condolences can be sent via email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

Marceline A. (Mitchell) Bender, 96, lifelong resident of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2023 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell.

Marceline was born March 9, 1927, in Russell.&nbsp; She was the daughter of Oscar R. and Margaret (Benso) Mitchell.&nbsp; She grew up on the Mitchell homestead south of Russell.&nbsp; She attended&nbsp;West&nbsp;Kennebec School and later graduated from Russell High School in 1944.&nbsp; After high school, she briefly attended business school with her sister, Glenna.&nbsp; She then worked for her Aunt Glennadine and husband Leo.

Marceline liked to go to dances, which is where she met and fell in love with Henry A. Bender. They were united in marriage on June 5, 1948 in Russell. This union was blessed with four children; Margaret, Michael, Richard and Nancy. Henry preceded her in death on December 29, 2004.

After they were married, they moved to a farm northwest of Russell where she was a dedicated farm wife and mother. It was important to Marceline to be supportative of Henry, their children, and family. Through her 96 years in Russell County, she had many friends and aquaintances whom she was always willing to lend a hand or share fried chicken or her delicious pies.

Marceline was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church and a member of Home Demonstration Unit.&nbsp; She also worked at the Russell County Court House.&nbsp; She enjoyed doing yard work, raking leaves and studying family genealogy.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Marceline’s surviving family include children Margaret Polen, Mike (Diane), Richard (Kim) and Nancy Schmitt (Dale); sister and best friend, Glenna Paschal; half-brother, Stanley Mitchell; 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Marceline was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Henry; granddaughter, Jodi; brothers, Oscar Bill Mitchell; and half-siblings, Fred, Margaret, Kenneth and Charles.

Celebration of Marceline’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, March 18, 2023 at St. John Lutheran Church in Russell.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday, March 17, 2023 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM.&nbsp; 

A Memorial has been established with St. John Lutheran Church or the Russell County Historical Society.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Marceline A. (Mitchell) Bender, 96, lifelong resident of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2023 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell.Marceline was born March 9, 1927, in Russell.&nbsp; She was the daughter of Oscar R. and Margaret (Benso) Mitchell.&nbsp; She grew up on the Mitchell homestead south of Russell.&nbsp; She attended&nbsp;West&nbsp;Kennebec School and later graduated from Russell High School in 1944.&nbsp; After high school, she briefly attended business school with her sister, Glenna.&nbsp; She then worked for her Aunt Glennadine and husband Leo.Marceline liked to go to dances, which is where she met and fell in love with Henry A. Bender. They were united in marriage on June 5, 1948 in Russell. This union was blessed with four children; Margaret, Michael, Richard and Nancy. Henry preceded her in death on December 29, 2004.After they were married, they moved to a farm northwest of Russell where she was a dedicated farm wife and mother. It was important to Marceline to be supportative of Henry, their children, and family. Through her 96 years in Russell County, she had many friends and aquaintances whom she was always willing to lend a hand or share fried chicken or her delicious pies.Marceline was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church and a member of Home Demonstration Unit.&nbsp; She also worked at the Russell County Court House.&nbsp; She enjoyed doing yard work, raking leaves and studying family genealogy.&nbsp;&nbsp;Marceline’s surviving family include children Margaret Polen, Mike (Diane), Richard (Kim) and Nancy Schmitt (Dale); sister and best friend, Glenna Paschal; half-brother, Stanley Mitchell; 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.Marceline was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Henry; granddaughter, Jodi; brothers, Oscar Bill Mitchell; and half-siblings, Fred, Margaret, Kenneth and Charles.Celebration of Marceline’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, March 18, 2023 at St. John Lutheran Church in Russell.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday, March 17, 2023 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with St. John Lutheran Church or the Russell County Historical Society.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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