Norma Mae Hammeke, 91, passed away April 4, 2023, at her home in 
Great Bend, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 
16, 1931, to Arza and Marie (Pekarek) Lamoree. She married Maurice 
Hammeke on March 2, 1954, in Great Bend.

A longtime Great Bend resident, Norma was a customer service 
representative at Sears, specializing in maintenance service contracts. 
She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic 
Church, Barton County Historical Society and was the former Executive 
Director of the United Way of Central Kansas. Being passionate about 
music, she was a dedicated member of St. Patrick Choir for over 50 years
 and served on the Golden Belt Community Concert Association Board.&nbsp; 
Norma belonged to several bridge clubs and enjoyed fellowship with 
friends at the Senior Center and American Legion.

Survivors include, her husband Maurice Hammeke of Great Bend; her 
children, Marla Redburn and husband Dennis of Great Bend, Lynda Ford and
 husband Earl of Olathe, Vince Hammeke and wife Tina of Overland Park 
and JoElla Tobin and husband Bill of Lawrence; ten grandchildren, Dustin
 Sullivan, Trilby Haller (Rob), Colby Sullivan (Brandy), Lynzee 
Al-Hakeem (David), Taylor Ford, Cressa Felts (Justin), Jensyn Ford (Matt
 Gaborie), Andrew Hammeke (Taellor), Ryan Hammeke and Adam Hammeke 
(Kasey); 25 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren, with 
one more to arrive in August. She was preceded in death by her parents; a
 son, Ron Hammeke; a brother, Floyd E. Lamoree; and a sister, Irene 
Pack.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, 
2023, with an Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and Parish Rosary at 
7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, April 6, 
2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. 
Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. 

Memorials have been 
designated to the Golden Belt Community Concert Association, Barton 
County Historical Society or Prince of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Norma Mae Hammeke, 91, passed away April 4, 2023, at her home in 
Great Bend, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 
16, 1931, to Arza and Marie (Pekarek) Lamoree. She married Maurice 
Hammeke on March 2, 1954, in Great Bend.A longtime Great Bend resident, Norma was a customer service 
representative at Sears, specializing in maintenance service contracts. 
She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic 
Church, Barton County Historical Society and was the former Executive 
Director of the United Way of Central Kansas. Being passionate about 
music, she was a dedicated member of St. Patrick Choir for over 50 years
 and served on the Golden Belt Community Concert Association Board.&nbsp; 
Norma belonged to several bridge clubs and enjoyed fellowship with 
friends at the Senior Center and American Legion.Survivors include, her husband Maurice Hammeke of Great Bend; her 
children, Marla Redburn and husband Dennis of Great Bend, Lynda Ford and
 husband Earl of Olathe, Vince Hammeke and wife Tina of Overland Park 
and JoElla Tobin and husband Bill of Lawrence; ten grandchildren, Dustin
 Sullivan, Trilby Haller (Rob), Colby Sullivan (Brandy), Lynzee 
Al-Hakeem (David), Taylor Ford, Cressa Felts (Justin), Jensyn Ford (Matt
 Gaborie), Andrew Hammeke (Taellor), Ryan Hammeke and Adam Hammeke 
(Kasey); 25 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren, with 
one more to arrive in August. She was preceded in death by her parents; a
 son, Ron Hammeke; a brother, Floyd E. Lamoree; and a sister, Irene 
Pack.Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, 
2023, with an Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and Parish Rosary at 
7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, April 6, 
2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. 
Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been 
designated to the Golden Belt Community Concert Association, Barton 
County Historical Society or Prince of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.<a href="https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/86737" target="_blank">View Funeral Webcast</a>

Norma Mae Hammeke

Brian Christopher Thoman, formerly of Concordia, passed away at his 
home in Indianapolis, Indiana, on December 16, 2022. He was born on 
October 26, 1983, in Concordia to Gerald and Marilyn (Sorell) Thoman.

Brian
 attended Concordia Jr./Sr. High School, graduating with the class of 
2002. After graduating high school, Brian attended Cloud County 
Community College where he participated in yell leading and pep band. 

After college, Brian married Casey Hitchell and they relocated to Indiana, when they later divorced. 

Brian
 enjoyed meeting new people, attending concerts, and trying out new 
recipes. Brian spent the last two and a half years as a chef at Big 
Woods restaurant and distillery in Indianapolis.

Survivors include
 his daughter Morgan of Indianapolis; mother Marilyn Thoman of 
Concordia; brother Doug Thoman (Holly) of Belleville; sister Ashley 
Sheely (Andrew) of Schoenchen, KS; two nephews, two nieces; eight aunts,
 four uncles, and 22 cousins.

He is proceeded in death by his 
father Gerald Thoman, uncles Barry Thoman, Dale Revell, Jeff Thoman, and
 Gary Thoman; aunts Coleen Sorell, Kelly Thoman, and Rhonda Thoman; 
Grandparents, Jerome and Rita Sorell, and Wilfred (Tommy) and Margret 
(Jane) Thoman.

A memorial service for Brian was Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home with Fr. David 
Metz officiating and burial following at St. Concordia Cemetery, 
Concordia, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to the family to be
 designated at a later date in care of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home. For 
online condolences, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbouy.com/">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>.

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 </figure>Brian Christopher Thoman, formerly of Concordia, passed away at his 
home in Indianapolis, Indiana, on December 16, 2022. He was born on 
October 26, 1983, in Concordia to Gerald and Marilyn (Sorell) Thoman.Brian
 attended Concordia Jr./Sr. High School, graduating with the class of 
2002. After graduating high school, Brian attended Cloud County 
Community College where he participated in yell leading and pep band. After college, Brian married Casey Hitchell and they relocated to Indiana, when they later divorced. Brian
 enjoyed meeting new people, attending concerts, and trying out new 
recipes. Brian spent the last two and a half years as a chef at Big 
Woods restaurant and distillery in Indianapolis.Survivors include
 his daughter Morgan of Indianapolis; mother Marilyn Thoman of 
Concordia; brother Doug Thoman (Holly) of Belleville; sister Ashley 
Sheely (Andrew) of Schoenchen, KS; two nephews, two nieces; eight aunts,
 four uncles, and 22 cousins.He is proceeded in death by his 
father Gerald Thoman, uncles Barry Thoman, Dale Revell, Jeff Thoman, and
 Gary Thoman; aunts Coleen Sorell, Kelly Thoman, and Rhonda Thoman; 
Grandparents, Jerome and Rita Sorell, and Wilfred (Tommy) and Margret 
(Jane) Thoman.A memorial service for Brian was Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home with Fr. David 
Metz officiating and burial following at St. Concordia Cemetery, 
Concordia, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the family to be
 designated at a later date in care of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home. For 
online condolences, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbouy.com/">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>.

Brian C. Thoman

Charles W. Schaffer, 79, died April 2, 2023, with his family at his 
side, at Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born 
April 12, 1943, in Hays, Kansas, the seventh child of Vincent and Olinda
 (Obholz) Schaffer.&nbsp; He attended school in Schoenchen and later served 
in the Army National Guard.

On July 27, 1964, he married Ilene Schuckman in La Crosse, Kansas. 
She preceded him in death on August 7, 1971. He then married Karolyn M. 
Schaffer on December 2, 1972, in Olmitz, Kansas.

Charles was a farmer and had also worked as a rig mechanic for Red 
Tiger Drilling. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church where 
he sang in the choir.&nbsp; Charles loved tinkering, especially welding and 
working on small engine repair. He loved a good card game and golfing, a
 game which he took up in retirement and thoroughly enjoyed, wishing he 
had started earlier in life.&nbsp; Thus leading to a membership in the La 
Crosse Country Club. He also enjoyed delivering friendship meals around 
the county for the past 10+ years. His family remembers his love of 
baking, where he was well known for his cinnamon rolls, angel food cake,
 and his “beerox."

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Karolyn M. Schaffer of the 
home; and three children, Charnell Breshears and husband John of La 
Crosse, Kevin Schaffer and significant other Anita Shepard of Bison, 
Laurie Post and husband Kevin of Lincoln, Nebraska; four grandchildren, 
Josh Breshears, Jonna Skinner and husband Tim, Emma Post and Kayla Post;
 five great grandchildren, Preslie, Gabbie, and Josie Breshears and 
Desmond and Cooper Skinner; six siblings, Virginia Dreiling of Hays, 
Paul Schaffer, Joseph Schaffer, and Kenneth Schaffer all of California, 
Gladys Haugaard of Illinois, and Mary Ann Gariepy of Derby.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Ilene Schaffer, and brothers, Virgil, Jerry, Dennis, and Irvin Schaffer.

Friends may sign the book today through Friday at the funeral home. Their will be no viewing as cremation has taken place.

Family will greet friends prior to the rosary on Sunday, April 9th, at 6 p.m. with Rosary beginning at 7 p.m., all at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 10, 2023, 
at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, celebrated by 
Father Stephen Dabanka.&nbsp; Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. at St. Ann 
Cemetery, Olmitz, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Rush County Memorial 
Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed or Rush County EMS, in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Charles W. Schaffer, 79, died April 2, 2023, with his family at his 
side, at Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born 
April 12, 1943, in Hays, Kansas, the seventh child of Vincent and Olinda
 (Obholz) Schaffer.&nbsp; He attended school in Schoenchen and later served 
in the Army National Guard.On July 27, 1964, he married Ilene Schuckman in La Crosse, Kansas. 
She preceded him in death on August 7, 1971. He then married Karolyn M. 
Schaffer on December 2, 1972, in Olmitz, Kansas.Charles was a farmer and had also worked as a rig mechanic for Red 
Tiger Drilling. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church where 
he sang in the choir.&nbsp; Charles loved tinkering, especially welding and 
working on small engine repair. He loved a good card game and golfing, a
 game which he took up in retirement and thoroughly enjoyed, wishing he 
had started earlier in life.&nbsp; Thus leading to a membership in the La 
Crosse Country Club. He also enjoyed delivering friendship meals around 
the county for the past 10+ years. His family remembers his love of 
baking, where he was well known for his cinnamon rolls, angel food cake,
 and his “beerox."He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Karolyn M. Schaffer of the 
home; and three children, Charnell Breshears and husband John of La 
Crosse, Kevin Schaffer and significant other Anita Shepard of Bison, 
Laurie Post and husband Kevin of Lincoln, Nebraska; four grandchildren, 
Josh Breshears, Jonna Skinner and husband Tim, Emma Post and Kayla Post;
 five great grandchildren, Preslie, Gabbie, and Josie Breshears and 
Desmond and Cooper Skinner; six siblings, Virginia Dreiling of Hays, 
Paul Schaffer, Joseph Schaffer, and Kenneth Schaffer all of California, 
Gladys Haugaard of Illinois, and Mary Ann Gariepy of Derby.He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Ilene Schaffer, and brothers, Virgil, Jerry, Dennis, and Irvin Schaffer.Friends may sign the book today through Friday at the funeral home. Their will be no viewing as cremation has taken place.Family will greet friends prior to the rosary on Sunday, April 9th, at 6 p.m. with Rosary beginning at 7 p.m., all at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 10, 2023, 
at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, celebrated by 
Father Stephen Dabanka.&nbsp; Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. at St. Ann 
Cemetery, Olmitz, Kansas.In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Rush County Memorial 
Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed or Rush County EMS, in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Charles W. Schaffer

Thomas Dean Pfeifer, age 70 of Pulaski, Virginia, died 
unexpectedly, Thursday, March 30, 2023, at his residence.&nbsp; 

He was born in
 Hays, Kansas, on June 20, 1952, and is the son of Lillian Hoffman 
Pfeifer and the late Alfred Lawrence Pfeifer.&nbsp; He worked and lived in 
the Radford, Virginia, area for the last 25 years of his life, and retired 
as an employee of Radford University in the Food Service Department.&nbsp; It
 is with a broken heart, that we announce the death of our brother and 
son.&nbsp; He is survived by his mother:&nbsp; Lillian Hoffman Pfeifer of Hays,&nbsp; Kansas, and his brother, Lawrence Frances Pfeifer of Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;

Per request of the family, he has been cremated, and there will be no
 public service.&nbsp; His family will celebrate his life, in the many family
 gatherings over the years to come.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, expressions of
 sympathy may be made in the form of donations to any local Humane 
Society.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting 
www.seaglefuneralhome.com.&nbsp; Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski,
 Virginia.

Thomas Dean Pfeifer, age 70 of Pulaski, Virginia, died 
unexpectedly, Thursday, March 30, 2023, at his residence.&nbsp; He was born in
 Hays, Kansas, on June 20, 1952, and is the son of Lillian Hoffman 
Pfeifer and the late Alfred Lawrence Pfeifer.&nbsp; He worked and lived in 
the Radford, Virginia, area for the last 25 years of his life, and retired 
as an employee of Radford University in the Food Service Department.&nbsp; It
 is with a broken heart, that we announce the death of our brother and 
son.&nbsp; He is survived by his mother:&nbsp; Lillian Hoffman Pfeifer of Hays,&nbsp; Kansas, and his brother, Lawrence Frances Pfeifer of Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;Per request of the family, he has been cremated, and there will be no
 public service.&nbsp; His family will celebrate his life, in the many family
 gatherings over the years to come.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, expressions of
 sympathy may be made in the form of donations to any local Humane 
Society.Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting 
www.seaglefuneralhome.com.&nbsp; Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski,
 Virginia.

Thomas Dean Pfeifer

Berna June (Cox) Scott, 92, of Wallace, Kansas, passed away on April 
1, 2023, at the Wallace County Community Care Center in Sharon Springs, 
Kansas. Berna was born May 31, 1930, on the family farm southeast of 
Sharon Springs in Wallace County, Kansas, the daughter of Harvey and 
Esther (Ingold) Cox. She was the oldest of three children, followed by 
brothers Bud and Glenard.

Berna attended the Dover one-room country schoolhouse for grade 
school. She was a Wallace County Community High School student and 
graduated as valedictorian of the class of 1948. Berna received a Union 
Pacific Railroad scholarship and attended Kansas State University 
for&nbsp;her freshman year. She continued her education at Fort Hays State 
Kansas College, receiving her teaching certificate. During her time at 
Fort Hays State the major flood of Big Creek occurred in Hays in May 
1951.

On January 2, 1953, Berna married Virgil Allen Scott at the Sharon 
Springs United Methodist Church. After marriage, Berna and Allen moved 
to the farm south of Wallace where they raised their loving family. 
Berna and Allen were blessed with three children, Paula, Virgil and 
Lisa. Berna had a busy life. At its opening in 1951, Berna was one of 
the first two teachers at the new Harrison Flats two-teacher rural 
school. She was the kindergarten teacher at Sharon Springs elementary 
school in 1966-67, taught at Wallace Grade School and served as a 
substitute teacher for Harrison Flats, Wallace and Sharon Springs 
elementary schools for several years. A self-trained accountant, Berna 
was meticulous at keeping the books for the Scott farm operation for 
many, many years. She was also an avid gardener, tending to her 
beautiful flower and rose garden and growing a sizable vegetable garden 
every summer. Her perennial strawberry patch was large and very 
productive.

Faith, family, and the community were important to Berna. She loved 
her Lord and was a member of the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church.
 Berna was active in United Methodist Women, Martha’s Circle, Eastern 
Star, Rebekah Lodge, Dinas Community Club, Sunflower Extension 
Homemakers Unit, Dover Grange, and engaging her children in the many 
activities of 4-H. Berna and Allen loved to travel together and saw much
 of the country during their 68 years of marriage. Berna loved her 
family and was blessed with 6 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Berna was preceded in death by her husband, Allen; daughter, Lisa 
Scott; great-grandson, Trevor Korbe; brother, Bud Cox; son-in-law Joe 
Korbe; daughter-in-law Trish Davies; and her parents. Berna is survived 
by her children, daughter Paula Korbe, Sharon Springs, Kansas; and son 
Virgil Scott and his wife Diane of Broomfield, Colorado; brother Glenard
 Cox, Salina, Kansas; 5 grandchildren, Stephanie Stroud, her husband 
Brad, Lenexa, Kansas; Travis Korbe, Wallace, Kansas; Chris Korbe, his 
wife Sarah, McPherson, Kansas; Andrew Korbe, his wife Hailey, Garden 
City, Kansas; Caiti Korbe, Sharon Springs, Kansas; Nicole Scott, 
Broomfield, Colorado; 19 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews 
and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 10:30 
a.m. at the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church in Sharon Springs 
with Pastor Galen Crippen officiating. Visitation will precede the 
funeral from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Church. Burial will follow 
the funeral in the Sharon Springs Cemetery. 

The family suggests 
memorials be contributed to Fort Hays State University Foundation and 
designated to the Allen &amp; Berna (Cox) Scott Family Scholarship Fund,
 which provides scholarships for Wallace County students, or the Wallace
 County Foundation, designated to the Allen &amp; Berna (Cox) Scott 
Endowment. Donations may be left at the service or mailed to Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, Kansas 67735. For information and online condolences visit www.batemanfuneral.com.

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 </figure>Berna June (Cox) Scott, 92, of Wallace, Kansas, passed away on April 
1, 2023, at the Wallace County Community Care Center in Sharon Springs, 
Kansas. Berna was born May 31, 1930, on the family farm southeast of 
Sharon Springs in Wallace County, Kansas, the daughter of Harvey and 
Esther (Ingold) Cox. She was the oldest of three children, followed by 
brothers Bud and Glenard.Berna attended the Dover one-room country schoolhouse for grade 
school. She was a Wallace County Community High School student and 
graduated as valedictorian of the class of 1948. Berna received a Union 
Pacific Railroad scholarship and attended Kansas State University 
for&nbsp;her freshman year. She continued her education at Fort Hays State 
Kansas College, receiving her teaching certificate. During her time at 
Fort Hays State the major flood of Big Creek occurred in Hays in May 
1951.On January 2, 1953, Berna married Virgil Allen Scott at the Sharon 
Springs United Methodist Church. After marriage, Berna and Allen moved 
to the farm south of Wallace where they raised their loving family. 
Berna and Allen were blessed with three children, Paula, Virgil and 
Lisa. Berna had a busy life. At its opening in 1951, Berna was one of 
the first two teachers at the new Harrison Flats two-teacher rural 
school. She was the kindergarten teacher at Sharon Springs elementary 
school in 1966-67, taught at Wallace Grade School and served as a 
substitute teacher for Harrison Flats, Wallace and Sharon Springs 
elementary schools for several years. A self-trained accountant, Berna 
was meticulous at keeping the books for the Scott farm operation for 
many, many years. She was also an avid gardener, tending to her 
beautiful flower and rose garden and growing a sizable vegetable garden 
every summer. Her perennial strawberry patch was large and very 
productive.Faith, family, and the community were important to Berna. She loved 
her Lord and was a member of the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church.
 Berna was active in United Methodist Women, Martha’s Circle, Eastern 
Star, Rebekah Lodge, Dinas Community Club, Sunflower Extension 
Homemakers Unit, Dover Grange, and engaging her children in the many 
activities of 4-H. Berna and Allen loved to travel together and saw much
 of the country during their 68 years of marriage. Berna loved her 
family and was blessed with 6 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.Berna was preceded in death by her husband, Allen; daughter, Lisa 
Scott; great-grandson, Trevor Korbe; brother, Bud Cox; son-in-law Joe 
Korbe; daughter-in-law Trish Davies; and her parents. Berna is survived 
by her children, daughter Paula Korbe, Sharon Springs, Kansas; and son 
Virgil Scott and his wife Diane of Broomfield, Colorado; brother Glenard
 Cox, Salina, Kansas; 5 grandchildren, Stephanie Stroud, her husband 
Brad, Lenexa, Kansas; Travis Korbe, Wallace, Kansas; Chris Korbe, his 
wife Sarah, McPherson, Kansas; Andrew Korbe, his wife Hailey, Garden 
City, Kansas; Caiti Korbe, Sharon Springs, Kansas; Nicole Scott, 
Broomfield, Colorado; 19 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews 
and friends.Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 10:30 
a.m. at the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church in Sharon Springs 
with Pastor Galen Crippen officiating. Visitation will precede the 
funeral from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Church. Burial will follow 
the funeral in the Sharon Springs Cemetery. The family suggests 
memorials be contributed to Fort Hays State University Foundation and 
designated to the Allen &amp; Berna (Cox) Scott Family Scholarship Fund,
 which provides scholarships for Wallace County students, or the Wallace
 County Foundation, designated to the Allen &amp; Berna (Cox) Scott 
Endowment. Donations may be left at the service or mailed to Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, Kansas 67735. For information and online condolences visit www.batemanfuneral.com.

Berna J. (Cox) Scott

Longtime Goodland, KS resident, Beverly Gwenelle Johnson, 67, passed 
away peacefully on Saturday, March 25th, 2023, at Goodland Regional 
Medical Center. She was in the company of her husband, Harold Johnson. 
 
Beverly was born in Fresno, California on May 28th, 1955, to Conroy and 
Barbara Lovins. She was the only sister of 3 bothers - Jerry, Carl, and 
Joseph. Beverly decided early on in life that she wanted to be a nurse. 
She attended college and obtained her CNA license early on in life. She 
then relocated to Kansas.

She soon met Chet, the father of her first son, Michael. She then 
soon met the love of her life, Harold Johnson. They united in marriage 
on June 15th, 1996. September of the same year, they had twins together,
 Sean and Heath Johnson. She continued her work as a CNA and was a busy 
mom, raising twins and working full time.

Beverly and Harold then decided to relocate to Goodland, KS — where 
she would spend the remainder of her life. Beverly quickly began working
 at Goodland Regional Medical Center, where she would retire, and was 
immediately loved and known for her excellence in her profession. The 
only thing she loved more than her work was her family.

Unfortunately, Bev then suffered a stroke and was forced into early 
retirement. She remained at home for the remainder of her life in the 
surroundings of her son Heath and husband Harold. After this stroke, she
 lived on 15 more great years and was able to meet her grandchildren - 
which she loved so much. Beverly then passed away in the afternoon of 
March 25th, 2023.

She is survived by her husband Harold, her 3 sons Michael (Jayne), 
Heath, and Sean (Shania), 4 grandchildren, and many other loved family 
and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents Conroy and Barbara, her 
brother Carl, 2 grandchildren, and many other people she loved in her 
life.

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 </figure>Longtime Goodland, KS resident, Beverly Gwenelle Johnson, 67, passed 
away peacefully on Saturday, March 25th, 2023, at Goodland Regional 
Medical Center. She was in the company of her husband, Harold Johnson. 
 
Beverly was born in Fresno, California on May 28th, 1955, to Conroy and 
Barbara Lovins. She was the only sister of 3 bothers - Jerry, Carl, and 
Joseph. Beverly decided early on in life that she wanted to be a nurse. 
She attended college and obtained her CNA license early on in life. She 
then relocated to Kansas.She soon met Chet, the father of her first son, Michael. She then 
soon met the love of her life, Harold Johnson. They united in marriage 
on June 15th, 1996. September of the same year, they had twins together,
 Sean and Heath Johnson. She continued her work as a CNA and was a busy 
mom, raising twins and working full time.Beverly and Harold then decided to relocate to Goodland, KS — where 
she would spend the remainder of her life. Beverly quickly began working
 at Goodland Regional Medical Center, where she would retire, and was 
immediately loved and known for her excellence in her profession. The 
only thing she loved more than her work was her family.Unfortunately, Bev then suffered a stroke and was forced into early 
retirement. She remained at home for the remainder of her life in the 
surroundings of her son Heath and husband Harold. After this stroke, she
 lived on 15 more great years and was able to meet her grandchildren - 
which she loved so much. Beverly then passed away in the afternoon of 
March 25th, 2023.She is survived by her husband Harold, her 3 sons Michael (Jayne), 
Heath, and Sean (Shania), 4 grandchildren, and many other loved family 
and friends.She is preceded in death by her parents Conroy and Barbara, her 
brother Carl, 2 grandchildren, and many other people she loved in her 
life.

Beverly Gwenelle Johnson

The family will receive friends from 9-10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, 
2023 at the St. Roberts Bellarmine Catholic Church in Blue Springs, MO.&nbsp;
 The Funeral Mass will commence at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at
 St. Roberts Bellarmine Catholic Church with Father Richard Rocha 
officiating the Mass.&nbsp;There will also be a visitation 
at Hays Memorial Chapel in Hays, KS from 9-11 am on Wednesday, and 
immediately following there will be a procession to Our Lady Help of 
Christian’s Cemetery for the committal &nbsp;service.

Memorial contributions are suggested to be made to Catholic 
Charities and/or the Veterans Community Project.&nbsp; Memories and 
condolences of Frank may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com

Francis “Frank” J. Reichert Jr., 70, a Belton, MO resident, formerly
 of Lee’s Summit and Blue Springs, passed away peacefully at home, under
 hospice care, with his loving family by his side.&nbsp; Frank was born on 
December 4, 1952, to Francis Joseph and Martina (Haas) Reichert.

Frank was united in Marriage to Patricia “Patti” Joan Venable on May 
31, 1980, at their home in Blue Springs, Missouri. Frank graduated high 
school from St. Joseph Military Academy in Hays, Kansas. After high 
school, he went to Fort Hays State University where he graduated with 
his degree in accounting.&nbsp; He proudly served his country in the United 
States Army Reserves from 1971 to 1974. Following his time in the Army, 
Frank started working for the United States Government. He worked in 
several different agencies.&nbsp; He spent time with the United States 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, the U.S. Governments 
Resolution Trust Corporation and as a Bank Examiner for the FDIC, from 
where he retired.

Frank was devoted to both his Lord and his family. He was a member of
 St. Roberts Bellarmine Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. 
Frank was also a devoted fan and season ticket holder of both the Kansas
 City Royals and the University of Kansas Jayhawks.

Frank is survived by his wife, Patti; his son, Josh and his wife 
Cassie of Blue Springs, MO; his three daughters, Kalee Lundmark and her 
husband Luke of Hays, KS, Tiffany White and her husband Taylor of 
Raymore, MO and Kristen Reichert of Kansas City, MO. &nbsp;His siblings; 
Alvera Reichert of Wabash, IN, Barbara Robinson of Verona, WI, Paulette 
Reichert of Hays, KS, Norma Pipkin of Hays, KS, Larry Reichert of Hays, 
KS and Tom Reichert and his wife Linda of Hays, KS. Frank is also 
survived by ten grandchildren; Jakob, Noah, Hannah, Abby, Ethan, Ella, 
Leah, Mattie, Finn and Emme.&nbsp; 

He was preceded in death by his parents, 
his son; Jakob Reichert, his sister; Mary Ellen Reichert, and his 
brothers-in-law; Greg Robinson and Mike Pipkin.

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 </figure>The family will receive friends from 9-10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, 
2023 at the St. Roberts Bellarmine Catholic Church in Blue Springs, MO.&nbsp;
 The Funeral Mass will commence at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at
 St. Roberts Bellarmine Catholic Church with Father Richard Rocha 
officiating the Mass.&nbsp;There will also be a visitation 
at Hays Memorial Chapel in Hays, KS from 9-11 am on Wednesday, and 
immediately following there will be a procession to Our Lady Help of 
Christian’s Cemetery for the committal &nbsp;service.Memorial contributions are suggested to be made to Catholic 
Charities and/or the Veterans Community Project.&nbsp; Memories and 
condolences of Frank may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.comFrancis “Frank” J. Reichert Jr., 70, a Belton, MO resident, formerly
 of Lee’s Summit and Blue Springs, passed away peacefully at home, under
 hospice care, with his loving family by his side.&nbsp; Frank was born on 
December 4, 1952, to Francis Joseph and Martina (Haas) Reichert.Frank was united in Marriage to Patricia “Patti” Joan Venable on May 
31, 1980, at their home in Blue Springs, Missouri. Frank graduated high 
school from St. Joseph Military Academy in Hays, Kansas. After high 
school, he went to Fort Hays State University where he graduated with 
his degree in accounting.&nbsp; He proudly served his country in the United 
States Army Reserves from 1971 to 1974. Following his time in the Army, 
Frank started working for the United States Government. He worked in 
several different agencies.&nbsp; He spent time with the United States 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, the U.S. Governments 
Resolution Trust Corporation and as a Bank Examiner for the FDIC, from 
where he retired.Frank was devoted to both his Lord and his family. He was a member of
 St. Roberts Bellarmine Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. 
Frank was also a devoted fan and season ticket holder of both the Kansas
 City Royals and the University of Kansas Jayhawks.Frank is survived by his wife, Patti; his son, Josh and his wife 
Cassie of Blue Springs, MO; his three daughters, Kalee Lundmark and her 
husband Luke of Hays, KS, Tiffany White and her husband Taylor of 
Raymore, MO and Kristen Reichert of Kansas City, MO. &nbsp;His siblings; 
Alvera Reichert of Wabash, IN, Barbara Robinson of Verona, WI, Paulette 
Reichert of Hays, KS, Norma Pipkin of Hays, KS, Larry Reichert of Hays, 
KS and Tom Reichert and his wife Linda of Hays, KS. Frank is also 
survived by ten grandchildren; Jakob, Noah, Hannah, Abby, Ethan, Ella, 
Leah, Mattie, Finn and Emme.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, 
his son; Jakob Reichert, his sister; Mary Ellen Reichert, and his 
brothers-in-law; Greg Robinson and Mike Pipkin.

Francis 'Frank' J. Reichert Jr.

Tuesday, December 5th, 1933-Sunday, April 2nd, 2023

An obituary and service times are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Tuesday, December 5th, 1933-Sunday, April 2nd, 2023An obituary and service times are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Lois Francis Harrison (Setterfield)

Ross W. Wagner, 77 passed away on March 31, 2023, at his home in 
WaKeeney, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on September 7, 1945 in Hays, KS the son 
of William “Bill” and Elene (Moden) Wagner.

Ross lived his entire life in WaKeeney, graduating from Trego 
Community High School in 1963.&nbsp; He attended Fort Hays State University.&nbsp;
 He married Diane (Riedell) Weber on November 30, 1974, at the Bethlehem
 Lutheran Church, WaKeeney and to this union one daughter was born.&nbsp;

He served in the United States Army from January 1967 to January 
1969.&nbsp; Ross worked for Flex King Inc. Quinter, KS as a welder.&nbsp; He then
 worked for the sand and gravel division of Siebert Sand Company, Ness 
City, Allied Inc. and APAC, Hays Division, Hays, KS.&nbsp;

Ross was quite an ornery child, from rolling a coin down the center 
isle of church to trapping critters before school and being sprayed by a
 skunk.

His passions were KU basketball, fly fishing, coaching girls’ 
softball, bird hunting, and breeding, training, and field trialing 
English Setter bird dogs. He enjoyed Kansas Jayhawk basketball.&nbsp; He 
would get a call from Lindsey during the game to which he would reply, 
“I’m watching the game” and hang up or call after the game to celebrate 
of complain.

Ross loved to fly fish the mountain streams of Colorado.&nbsp; As a child,
 his family spent summers in the Fraiser Valley at the Wagner cabin. 
That tradition continued with his family traveling every summer to Aunt 
Ethel’s cabin.&nbsp; Ross and son, Eric, would spend hours wandering through 
the mountains following the streams, coming back to the cabin to clean 
the fish, and cooking them on the fire pit.&nbsp; He passed the passion for 
fishing to his grandsons.&nbsp; Now his grandson is taking his daughter to 
fish those same streams.

Ross hunted at a young age with his Dad and Pop.&nbsp; He got his first 
English setter in the early 70’s and by the 80’s had a Champion.&nbsp; Ross 
hung up his field trialing hat for some time until he acquired his 
beloved dog, Floyd.&nbsp; Only the last few years did he get back into the 
field trial game.&nbsp; Floyd stated winning: the trials took them to 
Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois, and throughout Kansas.&nbsp; Floyd 
now has offspring on the field trial circuit.&nbsp; Ross had a good time and 
met a lot of wonderful people traveling to those trials and also 
reconnected with old friends.

Ross is survived by his wife, Diane, of the home; daughter, Lindsey 
(Heath) Wagner of Maple Hill, KS; step-daughter, Talle (Danny) Dykema of
 Ellis; step-son, Eric Riedell of Hesperia, CA; and sister, Linda 
Steinle of Georgetown, TX. He has ten step-grandchildren and three 
step-great grandchildren.

Ross was preceded in death by his parents, William and Elene Wagner; 
father-in-law, William “Buck” Weber; and brother-in-law, David Steinle.

Graveside memorial services will be on Saturday, April 8, 2023, 1:30 p.m. at the WaKeeney City Cemetery.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Ross W. Wagner, 77 passed away on March 31, 2023, at his home in 
WaKeeney, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on September 7, 1945 in Hays, KS the son 
of William “Bill” and Elene (Moden) Wagner.Ross lived his entire life in WaKeeney, graduating from Trego 
Community High School in 1963.&nbsp; He attended Fort Hays State University.&nbsp;
 He married Diane (Riedell) Weber on November 30, 1974, at the Bethlehem
 Lutheran Church, WaKeeney and to this union one daughter was born.&nbsp;He served in the United States Army from January 1967 to January 
1969.&nbsp; Ross worked for Flex King Inc. Quinter, KS as a welder.&nbsp; He then
 worked for the sand and gravel division of Siebert Sand Company, Ness 
City, Allied Inc. and APAC, Hays Division, Hays, KS.&nbsp;Ross was quite an ornery child, from rolling a coin down the center 
isle of church to trapping critters before school and being sprayed by a
 skunk.His passions were KU basketball, fly fishing, coaching girls’ 
softball, bird hunting, and breeding, training, and field trialing 
English Setter bird dogs. He enjoyed Kansas Jayhawk basketball.&nbsp; He 
would get a call from Lindsey during the game to which he would reply, 
“I’m watching the game” and hang up or call after the game to celebrate 
of complain.Ross loved to fly fish the mountain streams of Colorado.&nbsp; As a child,
 his family spent summers in the Fraiser Valley at the Wagner cabin. 
That tradition continued with his family traveling every summer to Aunt 
Ethel’s cabin.&nbsp; Ross and son, Eric, would spend hours wandering through 
the mountains following the streams, coming back to the cabin to clean 
the fish, and cooking them on the fire pit.&nbsp; He passed the passion for 
fishing to his grandsons.&nbsp; Now his grandson is taking his daughter to 
fish those same streams.Ross hunted at a young age with his Dad and Pop.&nbsp; He got his first 
English setter in the early 70’s and by the 80’s had a Champion.&nbsp; Ross 
hung up his field trialing hat for some time until he acquired his 
beloved dog, Floyd.&nbsp; Only the last few years did he get back into the 
field trial game.&nbsp; Floyd stated winning: the trials took them to 
Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois, and throughout Kansas.&nbsp; Floyd 
now has offspring on the field trial circuit.&nbsp; Ross had a good time and 
met a lot of wonderful people traveling to those trials and also 
reconnected with old friends.Ross is survived by his wife, Diane, of the home; daughter, Lindsey 
(Heath) Wagner of Maple Hill, KS; step-daughter, Talle (Danny) Dykema of
 Ellis; step-son, Eric Riedell of Hesperia, CA; and sister, Linda 
Steinle of Georgetown, TX. He has ten step-grandchildren and three 
step-great grandchildren.Ross was preceded in death by his parents, William and Elene Wagner; 
father-in-law, William “Buck” Weber; and brother-in-law, David Steinle.Graveside memorial services will be on Saturday, April 8, 2023, 1:30 p.m. at the WaKeeney City Cemetery.

Ross W. Wagner

Thomas David Phillips, 66, of Russell, Kansas, was called Home to be 
with our Lord on Friday, March 24, 2023. By the grace of God, Tom lived
 58 years with a pacemaker (nearly the only person on this earth who can
 say that).&nbsp; He received his first pacemaker in 1966 when he was just 8 
years old.&nbsp; He grew up in in Royal Oak, Michigan, and then moved around a
 bit as an adult – living in Richmond, Virginia; Rochester, Minnesota; 
and finally settling in Russell, Kansas, 14 years ago.&nbsp;

Thomas was a very talented carpenter, creating beautiful furniture 
and cabinetry all of his life.&nbsp; He was a very hard worker, even with his
 life-long heart condition.&nbsp; His courage was incomparable.&nbsp; He loved 
history, was an avid reader, and was recently awarded a “Lifetime 
Achievement Medal” in the American Civil War Game Club. Of the 1,250 
Confederate members of The Club, only four men have reached this mark.&nbsp; 
Thomas earned this medal through many years of hard work and commitment 
to The Club – a remarkable achievement. &nbsp;But of course, playing Civil 
War games was by far his favorite hobby!&nbsp;

Thomas was the definition of an honorable man.&nbsp; He believed in 
feeding the magic because he believed in love.&nbsp; He lived life with a 
gentle spirit and a very loving heart.&nbsp; He met the love of his life, 
Laura Anne Hess of Russell, Kansas when he was 52. &nbsp;He was deeply in 
love with her, and she was deeply in love with him.&nbsp; They were best 
friends and partners in all the ups &amp; downs of life.

Most recently Thomas worked for PureField Ingredients (formerly White
 Energy) in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; He was a reliable, dependable, 
extraordinary employee – working whenever they needed him, literally 
until the day he died.&nbsp; He had been looking forward to retiring in July.

Thomas is survived by his beloved partner, Laura Anne Hess of 
Russell, Kansas; his father, Robert Phillips of Ypsilanti, Michigan; 
sister April Shoemaker of Charlotte, North Carolina; sister Cheryl 
Levitt of Saginaw, Michigan; sister Denise (&amp; Craig) Frey of 
Rochester, Minnesota; and sister Sue (&amp; Art) Dorsey of Mount Vernon,
 Ohio. Thomas was preceded in death by his mother, Glenna (Abernethy) 
Phillips of Royal Oak, Michigan (also Rochester, Minnesota and Mount 
Vernon, Ohio) and brother, James Phillips of Clarkston, Michigan.&nbsp;

A private family memorial will be held at a later date. 
&nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the 
arrangements.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Thomas David Phillips, 66, of Russell, Kansas, was called Home to be 
with our Lord on Friday, March 24, 2023. By the grace of God, Tom lived
 58 years with a pacemaker (nearly the only person on this earth who can
 say that).&nbsp; He received his first pacemaker in 1966 when he was just 8 
years old.&nbsp; He grew up in in Royal Oak, Michigan, and then moved around a
 bit as an adult – living in Richmond, Virginia; Rochester, Minnesota; 
and finally settling in Russell, Kansas, 14 years ago.&nbsp;Thomas was a very talented carpenter, creating beautiful furniture 
and cabinetry all of his life.&nbsp; He was a very hard worker, even with his
 life-long heart condition.&nbsp; His courage was incomparable.&nbsp; He loved 
history, was an avid reader, and was recently awarded a “Lifetime 
Achievement Medal” in the American Civil War Game Club. Of the 1,250 
Confederate members of The Club, only four men have reached this mark.&nbsp; 
Thomas earned this medal through many years of hard work and commitment 
to The Club – a remarkable achievement. &nbsp;But of course, playing Civil 
War games was by far his favorite hobby!&nbsp;Thomas was the definition of an honorable man.&nbsp; He believed in 
feeding the magic because he believed in love.&nbsp; He lived life with a 
gentle spirit and a very loving heart.&nbsp; He met the love of his life, 
Laura Anne Hess of Russell, Kansas when he was 52. &nbsp;He was deeply in 
love with her, and she was deeply in love with him.&nbsp; They were best 
friends and partners in all the ups &amp; downs of life.Most recently Thomas worked for PureField Ingredients (formerly White
 Energy) in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; He was a reliable, dependable, 
extraordinary employee – working whenever they needed him, literally 
until the day he died.&nbsp; He had been looking forward to retiring in July.Thomas is survived by his beloved partner, Laura Anne Hess of 
Russell, Kansas; his father, Robert Phillips of Ypsilanti, Michigan; 
sister April Shoemaker of Charlotte, North Carolina; sister Cheryl 
Levitt of Saginaw, Michigan; sister Denise (&amp; Craig) Frey of 
Rochester, Minnesota; and sister Sue (&amp; Art) Dorsey of Mount Vernon,
 Ohio. Thomas was preceded in death by his mother, Glenna (Abernethy) 
Phillips of Royal Oak, Michigan (also Rochester, Minnesota and Mount 
Vernon, Ohio) and brother, James Phillips of Clarkston, Michigan.&nbsp;A private family memorial will be held at a later date. 
&nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the 
arrangements.

Thomas D. Phillips

Wednesday, May 17th, 1944-Saturday, April 1st, 2023

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Wednesday, May 17th, 1944-Saturday, April 1st, 2023An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Alice Marie Nicholson

Merrice Raye Brooks was a Valentine's baby born February 14, 1925,&nbsp; in Decatur County to Faye and Ida (Gallentine) Goodman and she passed 
away March 30, 2023, in Norton, KS at the age of 98.

Merrice grew 
up attending the local country school, The Gallentine School, for grades
 1-8 and graduating from Clayton High School. She walked to country 
school every day sometimes even in snow and dust storms. Merrice was an 
extremely bright child, even taking two grades in one year because she 
was academically advanced.

On August 12, 1942, Merrice married her
 high school sweetheart Weldon Brooks in Salt Lake City, Utah where they
 lived briefly before moving back to Norton when Weldon left for service
 in World War II.  They farmed and raised livestock in Clayton for the 
remainder of their married life before they retired and moved into 
Norton and later to an assisted living facility.

Being married to a
 farmer for 76 years required faith, perseverance, and grit. Merrice 
worked as hard as anyone including laboring in the fields, driving 
tractor and truck, changing water, hauling grain, and milking cows. In 
her job of making and delivering meals to the field for farm hands and 
her family, she became well known as an excellent cook, making nearly 
everything from scratch and always with love.

In addition to being
 a farmer’s wife and mother of three, she was also very active in the 
Clayton United Methodist Church, serving as a Sunday School Teacher and 
Treasurer as well as helping organize countless church dinners and 
events. She was famous for her chocolate cakes which were a sought-after
 item at every church bazaar. Merrice also served the community as a 
member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and was a proud Gold Star
 mother. She served on the FHA Board to approve loans for farmers, was a
 cooking leader for the Prairie Dog 4-H Club, and drove students for 
school activities including field trips and required vaccinations. She 
was a longtime member of the LD Club, a ladies social club, who 
organized civic service projects and provided local scholarships. 


Merrice was an avid singles and couples card player and mastered such 
games as bridge, pitch, pinochle, and canasta. She will be lovingly 
remembered by all for her love of family, the color red, her unwavering 
positive attitude, and quiet grace.

Merrice was preceded in death 
by her parents, brother, husband, son Bart Brooks, and daughter-in-law 
Gail Brooks. She is survived by her son, Bill Brooks of Norton; 
daughter, Barbara (Don) Kelly of Lawrence, KS; brother-in-law Dale 
(Virginia) Brooks; five grandchildren, Steve Brooks, Sammye (Todd) 
Strickler, Bart (Cheri) Brooks, Angie (Brent) Schniers, and Kara (Eric) 
Huffman; 13 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; other 
relatives and many friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30
 am Saturday, April 8th, at the United Methodist Church in Clayton. 
Interment will follow at the Clayton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 
1-7:00 pm Friday, April 7th, at the funeral home with the family 
greeting friends form 5-7:00 pm. 

Memorial contributions may be made to 
the Clayton United Methodist Church or Clayton Cemetery and may be sent 
in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654.
 Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680537211285.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Merrice Raye Brooks was a Valentine's baby born February 14, 1925,&nbsp; in Decatur County to Faye and Ida (Gallentine) Goodman and she passed 
away March 30, 2023, in Norton, KS at the age of 98.Merrice grew 
up attending the local country school, The Gallentine School, for grades
 1-8 and graduating from Clayton High School. She walked to country 
school every day sometimes even in snow and dust storms. Merrice was an 
extremely bright child, even taking two grades in one year because she 
was academically advanced.On August 12, 1942, Merrice married her
 high school sweetheart Weldon Brooks in Salt Lake City, Utah where they
 lived briefly before moving back to Norton when Weldon left for service
 in World War II. They farmed and raised livestock in Clayton for the 
remainder of their married life before they retired and moved into 
Norton and later to an assisted living facility.Being married to a
 farmer for 76 years required faith, perseverance, and grit. Merrice 
worked as hard as anyone including laboring in the fields, driving 
tractor and truck, changing water, hauling grain, and milking cows. In 
her job of making and delivering meals to the field for farm hands and 
her family, she became well known as an excellent cook, making nearly 
everything from scratch and always with love.In addition to being
 a farmer’s wife and mother of three, she was also very active in the 
Clayton United Methodist Church, serving as a Sunday School Teacher and 
Treasurer as well as helping organize countless church dinners and 
events. She was famous for her chocolate cakes which were a sought-after
 item at every church bazaar. Merrice also served the community as a 
member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and was a proud Gold Star
 mother. She served on the FHA Board to approve loans for farmers, was a
 cooking leader for the Prairie Dog 4-H Club, and drove students for 
school activities including field trips and required vaccinations. She 
was a longtime member of the LD Club, a ladies social club, who 
organized civic service projects and provided local scholarships. 
Merrice was an avid singles and couples card player and mastered such 
games as bridge, pitch, pinochle, and canasta. She will be lovingly 
remembered by all for her love of family, the color red, her unwavering 
positive attitude, and quiet grace.Merrice was preceded in death 
by her parents, brother, husband, son Bart Brooks, and daughter-in-law 
Gail Brooks. She is survived by her son, Bill Brooks of Norton; 
daughter, Barbara (Don) Kelly of Lawrence, KS; brother-in-law Dale 
(Virginia) Brooks; five grandchildren, Steve Brooks, Sammye (Todd) 
Strickler, Bart (Cheri) Brooks, Angie (Brent) Schniers, and Kara (Eric) 
Huffman; 13 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; other 
relatives and many friends.Funeral services will be held at 10:30
 am Saturday, April 8th, at the United Methodist Church in Clayton. 
Interment will follow at the Clayton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 
1-7:00 pm Friday, April 7th, at the funeral home with the family 
greeting friends form 5-7:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to 
the Clayton United Methodist Church or Clayton Cemetery and may be sent 
in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654.
 Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com.

Merrice Raye Brooks

Joyce L. Nemechek, 92, passed away at the Greeley County Long Term Care on Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Tribune, Kansas.

She was born on February 5, 1931, in Horace, Kansas, to parents 
Herman and Iva Rae Smith, who preceded her in death. She married Bernard
 (Bernie) Nemechek on May 22, 1948, in Sharon Springs, Kansas.

Joyce is survived by her children Trudy and John Thorburn, Buffalo, 
Wyoming; Brent and Beth Nemechek, Garden City, Kansas, and Blake and 
Carmelle Nemechek, Colorado Springs, Colorado; seven grandchildren, Ryan
 and Nicole Thorburn, Jenna Thorburn, Amy and Pete Michalczyk, Rhett 
Thorburn, Nick and Jenifer Nemechek, Andrew Nemechek, Cody Nemechek, and
 great-grandchildren Madelyn, Gabrielle, Addison, Hayden, Payton, Rylee,
 Harper and Hadley. Husband Bernie and sisters Margaret Shacklett, Lee 
Kimball, Jean Cobb, and Wanda Vester, and brothers Herman Smith Jr. and 
Eldon Smith preceded her in death.

Joyce and Bernie owned and operated Southside Service in Tribune, 
Kansas, for many years and retired to Sun City, Ariona. Joyce was an 
avid golfer and enjoyed a hole-in-one in her 80s. She loved spending 
time with her grandchildren teaching them to play golf and tennis. Joyce
 and Bernie moved back to Tribune in 2012 due to declining health. She 
and Bernie were faithful members of the United Methodist Church in 
Tribune and Sun City. They loved their faith, their family, and each 
other. With her passing, Bernie and Joyce are reunited to celebrate 
their faith and love in the heavens above.

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1677960583539.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Joyce L. Nemechek, 92, passed away at the Greeley County Long Term Care on Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Tribune, Kansas.She was born on February 5, 1931, in Horace, Kansas, to parents 
Herman and Iva Rae Smith, who preceded her in death. She married Bernard
 (Bernie) Nemechek on May 22, 1948, in Sharon Springs, Kansas.Joyce is survived by her children Trudy and John Thorburn, Buffalo, 
Wyoming; Brent and Beth Nemechek, Garden City, Kansas, and Blake and 
Carmelle Nemechek, Colorado Springs, Colorado; seven grandchildren, Ryan
 and Nicole Thorburn, Jenna Thorburn, Amy and Pete Michalczyk, Rhett 
Thorburn, Nick and Jenifer Nemechek, Andrew Nemechek, Cody Nemechek, and
 great-grandchildren Madelyn, Gabrielle, Addison, Hayden, Payton, Rylee,
 Harper and Hadley. Husband Bernie and sisters Margaret Shacklett, Lee 
Kimball, Jean Cobb, and Wanda Vester, and brothers Herman Smith Jr. and 
Eldon Smith preceded her in death.Joyce and Bernie owned and operated Southside Service in Tribune, 
Kansas, for many years and retired to Sun City, Ariona. Joyce was an 
avid golfer and enjoyed a hole-in-one in her 80s. She loved spending 
time with her grandchildren teaching them to play golf and tennis. Joyce
 and Bernie moved back to Tribune in 2012 due to declining health. She 
and Bernie were faithful members of the United Methodist Church in 
Tribune and Sun City. They loved their faith, their family, and each 
other. With her passing, Bernie and Joyce are reunited to celebrate 
their faith and love in the heavens above.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Joyce-Nemechek">HERE</a> for service details.

Joyce L. Nemechek

Joyce Marie Thompson (Gore) passed away on Saturday April 1, 2023, at
 Prairie Sunset Home in Pretty Prairie, Kansas. Joyce was a loving wife,
 mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She passed away at the age 
of 89 after battling Dementia for the past 14 years. 

Joyce was born on 
February 12, 1934, in Tuskahoma, Oklahoma, to Ulysses S. Young and Lennie
 Audie (Haynes) Young. She came from a large family with five brothers: 
Cecil Young, Melvin Young, Selbert Young, James Young, Tom Young, and 
two sisters: Bernice Calhoun, and Nita Melick. Her family remained in 
Oklahoma during her early years and eventually moved to El Dorado, Kansas,&nbsp; a few years after her mother died when Joyce was 8 years old. She 
attended school in El Dorado and later met the love of her life, Alvin 
Keith Gore. They married on January 16, 1953, and together they raised a
 family of four children: Steven, Dianna, Monte, and Gayla.

Joyce
 was a Christian and had an infectious smile and warm heart. She was 
indeed a caregiver and always looked for the best in everyone she met. 
She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren immensely. She 
loved the smell and beauty of flowers and enjoyed listening to music and
 singing hymns that she learned as a young child. Chocolate was her 
guilty pleasure.

Joyce was always determined to succeed
 in everything she did. Her work outside the home included positions as a
 terminal manager for Morgan Drive Away in Plainville, KS, a clerk for 
the Barton County Treasurer’s Office in Great Bend, KS, and co-owner and
 office manager for Gore Trucking in Plainville, KS until she retired.

Joyce
 was preceded in death by her mother and father, her in-laws, her five 
brothers, sister Bernice, her husband Alvin Gore, daughter Dianna Mock, 
her second husband Alan Thompson, granddaughter Danielle Gore, infant 
grandson Brett Gore, and infant great-granddaughter Zavery Gore.

She
 is survived by her sons Steven Gore Sr. and wife LuAnn of Palmyra, PA 
and Monte Gore of Bainbridge, PA; son-in-law Phillip Mock of OKC, OK; 
daughter Gayla Puthoff and husband Fred of Wichita, KS; sister Nita 
Melick and husband John of Mulvane, KS; and thirteen grandchildren and 
nineteen great-grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Celebration
 of life services are planned for 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 
the First Christian Church in Plainville.  Burial will follow in 
Plainville City Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 
p.m. at the funeral home home.

Memorials are suggested 
to In Lieu of Flowers to River Cross Hospice and may be sent in care of 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Joyce Marie Thompson (Gore) passed away on Saturday April 1, 2023, at
 Prairie Sunset Home in Pretty Prairie, Kansas. Joyce was a loving wife,
 mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She passed away at the age 
of 89 after battling Dementia for the past 14 years. Joyce was born on 
February 12, 1934, in Tuskahoma, Oklahoma, to Ulysses S. Young and Lennie
 Audie (Haynes) Young. She came from a large family with five brothers: 
Cecil Young, Melvin Young, Selbert Young, James Young, Tom Young, and 
two sisters: Bernice Calhoun, and Nita Melick. Her family remained in 
Oklahoma during her early years and eventually moved to El Dorado, Kansas,&nbsp; a few years after her mother died when Joyce was 8 years old. She 
attended school in El Dorado and later met the love of her life, Alvin 
Keith Gore. They married on January 16, 1953, and together they raised a
 family of four children: Steven, Dianna, Monte, and Gayla.Joyce
 was a Christian and had an infectious smile and warm heart. She was 
indeed a caregiver and always looked for the best in everyone she met. 
She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren immensely. She 
loved the smell and beauty of flowers and enjoyed listening to music and
 singing hymns that she learned as a young child. Chocolate was her 
guilty pleasure.Joyce was always determined to succeed
 in everything she did. Her work outside the home included positions as a
 terminal manager for Morgan Drive Away in Plainville, KS, a clerk for 
the Barton County Treasurer’s Office in Great Bend, KS, and co-owner and
 office manager for Gore Trucking in Plainville, KS until she retired.Joyce
 was preceded in death by her mother and father, her in-laws, her five 
brothers, sister Bernice, her husband Alvin Gore, daughter Dianna Mock, 
her second husband Alan Thompson, granddaughter Danielle Gore, infant 
grandson Brett Gore, and infant great-granddaughter Zavery Gore.She
 is survived by her sons Steven Gore Sr. and wife LuAnn of Palmyra, PA 
and Monte Gore of Bainbridge, PA; son-in-law Phillip Mock of OKC, OK; 
daughter Gayla Puthoff and husband Fred of Wichita, KS; sister Nita 
Melick and husband John of Mulvane, KS; and thirteen grandchildren and 
nineteen great-grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews.Celebration
 of life services are planned for 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 
the First Christian Church in Plainville. Burial will follow in 
Plainville City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 
p.m. at the funeral home home.Memorials are suggested 
to In Lieu of Flowers to River Cross Hospice and may be sent in care of 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663.

Joyce Marie Thompson

Sylvester Tryon “Bus” Hartnett of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on 
March 21, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, in Wichita, Kansas, at the age
 of 86.  He was born on December 30, 1936, to Bluford Andrew “B.A.” Sr., and Lucy Helen (Welch) Hartnett, in Mullinville, Kansas.

Bus
 graduated from Plainville High School.  He was the quarterback of the 
Cardinal football team when they won the championship in 1953, and the 
Cardinals accomplished a 38-game winning streak in the early ’50s. Bus 
was also awarded the Leon Bair trophy as an outstanding senior player 
and sportsman.

Bus married Berneitta McCormack, July 5, 1956.

Bus
 graduated from Kansas University with a Bachelor of Science in Physical
 Therapy. His career included hospitals, nursing homes, in-home, and 
private practice and spanned more than 40 years.

Bus 
enjoyed woodworking.  He was a past member of the Woodworkers Guild.  He
 also spent countless hours fixing, repairing, reclaiming, mowing, and 
other upkeep and projects connected to his and Berneitta’s homes and 
properties.

Bus passed his athletic ability and love of sports to his daughters. The girls were all good athletes. Bus did some coaching.

Bus
 is survived by:  his wife, Berneitta of Wichita; three daughters, 
Jennifer Lynne Hartnett-Henderson  (Paul), Mountain View, California, 
Lisa Kaye Warren (Paul), Valley Center, Kansas, Barbara Diane Rands  
(Brett), Oak Ridge, North Carolina; sister-in-law, Gayla Hartnett, 
Bakersfield, CA;  two grandsons, Cameron Richard Rands, and Morgan Reese
 Rands.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bluford Andrew, 
Sr., and Lucy Helen (Welch) Hartnett, brothers,  Bluford Andrew 
Hartnett, Jr, Donald “Doc” Hartnett, and sister, Donna Mae (Hartnett) 
Prickett.

The service will be held at Plumer-Overlease 
Funeral Home in Plainville, Kansas, April 10, 2023, at 2:00 pm. A 
private family graveside will be held at the Plainville Cemetery 
immediately following.

Memorials are suggested to 
Nazarene Church, 109 Meridian St S, Plainville, KS 67663, and may be 
sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, Kansas 
67663.&nbsp;

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Sylvester Tryon “Bus” Hartnett of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on 
March 21, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, in Wichita, Kansas, at the age
 of 86. He was born on December 30, 1936, to Bluford Andrew “B.A.” Sr., and Lucy Helen (Welch) Hartnett, in Mullinville, Kansas.Bus
 graduated from Plainville High School. He was the quarterback of the 
Cardinal football team when they won the championship in 1953, and the 
Cardinals accomplished a 38-game winning streak in the early ’50s. Bus 
was also awarded the Leon Bair trophy as an outstanding senior player 
and sportsman.Bus married Berneitta McCormack, July 5, 1956.Bus
 graduated from Kansas University with a Bachelor of Science in Physical
 Therapy. His career included hospitals, nursing homes, in-home, and 
private practice and spanned more than 40 years.Bus 
enjoyed woodworking. He was a past member of the Woodworkers Guild. He
 also spent countless hours fixing, repairing, reclaiming, mowing, and 
other upkeep and projects connected to his and Berneitta’s homes and 
properties.Bus passed his athletic ability and love of sports to his daughters. The girls were all good athletes. Bus did some coaching.Bus
 is survived by: his wife, Berneitta of Wichita; three daughters, 
Jennifer Lynne Hartnett-Henderson (Paul), Mountain View, California, 
Lisa Kaye Warren (Paul), Valley Center, Kansas, Barbara Diane Rands 
(Brett), Oak Ridge, North Carolina; sister-in-law, Gayla Hartnett, 
Bakersfield, CA; two grandsons, Cameron Richard Rands, and Morgan Reese
 Rands.He was preceded in death by his parents, Bluford Andrew, 
Sr., and Lucy Helen (Welch) Hartnett, brothers, Bluford Andrew 
Hartnett, Jr, Donald “Doc” Hartnett, and sister, Donna Mae (Hartnett) 
Prickett.The service will be held at Plumer-Overlease 
Funeral Home in Plainville, Kansas, April 10, 2023, at 2:00 pm. A 
private family graveside will be held at the Plainville Cemetery 
immediately following.Memorials are suggested to 
Nazarene Church, 109 Meridian St S, Plainville, KS 67663, and may be 
sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, Kansas 
67663.&nbsp;

Sylvester Tryon 'Bus' Hartnett

Lynette Gae Eaton, 67, passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 
2023, in Olathe, Kansas. She bravely fought her battle with cancer for 26
 years.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday,
 April 8, at 3:00pm with visitation following until 5:00pm in Garrett 
Chapel, College Church of the Nazarene, 2020 East Sheridan Street, 
Olathe, KS. Burial will take place on Monday, April 10 at 11:00am at 
Green Mound Cemetery, rural Palco, KS.

Lynette was born
 on January 16, 1956, in Mohall, ND to Melvin and Cora (Bonness) Aune. 
She grew up on the family farm outside of Mohall. She was a 1974 
graduate of Mohall High School. In 1978, she graduated from Mid-America 
Nazarene University, Olathe, KS with a B.A. degree in Music Education 
and Music Performance. She completed her M.M. degree in Music from Fort 
Hays State University, Hays, KS, in 1991.

Lynette 
exchanged wedding vows with Dale Eaton on July 8, 1978, in Minot, ND. 
They lived in Larned, KS and Altamont, KS before settling in Olathe, KS 
in 1982.

Over her teaching career, Lynette taught 
elementary music in Oswego, KS for two years, and the Kansas City, KS 
school district for 29 years, eventually retiring in 2011. During the 
last 10 years of her teaching career, in addition to teaching elementary
 music, she also taught reading. At Claude Huyck Elementary School in 
Kansas City, she was awarded Teacher of the Year in 2002 and Star 
Teacher Award in 2009. She was also the recipient of the Kansas Music 
Educators Association Northeast District Vocal Music Teacher of the 
Year.

Lynette began studying piano at an early age and 
over the years accompanied many soloists and vocal ensembles for school 
performances as well as for weddings, church services and special 
events. She developed a passion for playing the French horn while in 
high school, and continued her horn studies while in college. For over 
25 years, she performed regularly with the Kansas City Civic Orchestra, 
the Overland Park Orchestra, the Olathe Community Orchestra and the 
Festival Brass Quintet. Lynette was a member of College Church of the 
Nazarene and sang with Children of Light and was a member of the 
sanctuary orchestra.

Her favorite activities were 
attending the Kansas City Lyric Opera, listening to jazz on the Plaza, 
being the family historian, and following the Royals, Chiefs, KU 
Basketball and K State football.

Survivors include her 
husband of 44 years, Dale; her sister, Mavis Kallestad (Leigh), Wayzata,
 MN and many Aune and Bonness cousins; Mother-in-law, Mary (Towns) 
Eaton, Palco, KS; Brother-in-law, Don Eaton, Olathe, KS; Aunts Wilda 
(Eaton) Aubrey, Bethany, OK, and Shirley (Towns) Burr, Elba, AL; Nieces 
and nephews Britney (Scott) Rice, Olathe, KS; Caleb (Sarah) Eaton, 
Leadville, CO; Joshua (Tiffany) Eaton, Arlington, TX; Darci (Eric) 
Kimmerling, Henderson, TN; Matthew (Deborah) Eaton, Holt, MI; and many 
cousins-in-law, great nieces and nephews.

She was 
preceded in death by her parents, Father-in-law, Joseph Eaton, 
Brother-in-law, Dan Eaton, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

In
 lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to SHELTER KC (a 
Kansas City rescue mission). 

 Memorials may be sent to Plumer-Overlease 
Funeral Home 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, Kansas 67663.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Lynette Gae Eaton, 67, passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 
2023, in Olathe, Kansas. She bravely fought her battle with cancer for 26
 years.A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday,
 April 8, at 3:00pm with visitation following until 5:00pm in Garrett 
Chapel, College Church of the Nazarene, 2020 East Sheridan Street, 
Olathe, KS. Burial will take place on Monday, April 10 at 11:00am at 
Green Mound Cemetery, rural Palco, KS.Lynette was born
 on January 16, 1956, in Mohall, ND to Melvin and Cora (Bonness) Aune. 
She grew up on the family farm outside of Mohall. She was a 1974 
graduate of Mohall High School. In 1978, she graduated from Mid-America 
Nazarene University, Olathe, KS with a B.A. degree in Music Education 
and Music Performance. She completed her M.M. degree in Music from Fort 
Hays State University, Hays, KS, in 1991.Lynette 
exchanged wedding vows with Dale Eaton on July 8, 1978, in Minot, ND. 
They lived in Larned, KS and Altamont, KS before settling in Olathe, KS 
in 1982.Over her teaching career, Lynette taught 
elementary music in Oswego, KS for two years, and the Kansas City, KS 
school district for 29 years, eventually retiring in 2011. During the 
last 10 years of her teaching career, in addition to teaching elementary
 music, she also taught reading. At Claude Huyck Elementary School in 
Kansas City, she was awarded Teacher of the Year in 2002 and Star 
Teacher Award in 2009. She was also the recipient of the Kansas Music 
Educators Association Northeast District Vocal Music Teacher of the 
Year.Lynette began studying piano at an early age and 
over the years accompanied many soloists and vocal ensembles for school 
performances as well as for weddings, church services and special 
events. She developed a passion for playing the French horn while in 
high school, and continued her horn studies while in college. For over 
25 years, she performed regularly with the Kansas City Civic Orchestra, 
the Overland Park Orchestra, the Olathe Community Orchestra and the 
Festival Brass Quintet. Lynette was a member of College Church of the 
Nazarene and sang with Children of Light and was a member of the 
sanctuary orchestra.Her favorite activities were 
attending the Kansas City Lyric Opera, listening to jazz on the Plaza, 
being the family historian, and following the Royals, Chiefs, KU 
Basketball and K State football.Survivors include her 
husband of 44 years, Dale; her sister, Mavis Kallestad (Leigh), Wayzata,
 MN and many Aune and Bonness cousins; Mother-in-law, Mary (Towns) 
Eaton, Palco, KS; Brother-in-law, Don Eaton, Olathe, KS; Aunts Wilda 
(Eaton) Aubrey, Bethany, OK, and Shirley (Towns) Burr, Elba, AL; Nieces 
and nephews Britney (Scott) Rice, Olathe, KS; Caleb (Sarah) Eaton, 
Leadville, CO; Joshua (Tiffany) Eaton, Arlington, TX; Darci (Eric) 
Kimmerling, Henderson, TN; Matthew (Deborah) Eaton, Holt, MI; and many 
cousins-in-law, great nieces and nephews.She was 
preceded in death by her parents, Father-in-law, Joseph Eaton, 
Brother-in-law, Dan Eaton, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.In
 lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to SHELTER KC (a 
Kansas City rescue mission). Memorials may be sent to Plumer-Overlease 
Funeral Home 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, Kansas 67663.

Lynette Gae Eaton

David J. Brull, 67, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at his home in 
Fort Collins. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2020. 
Dave was born July 5, 1955, in Hays, Kansas, to Francis and Pia 
(Wasinger) Brull. He graduated from Hays High School and attended Fort 
Hays State University for several years. He married Janet Papenfus on 
August 18, 1990, in Golden, Colorado. A talented musician, Dave
 was happiest behind a keyboard playing music with his friends. He 
parlayed his talent into a music-centric career in radio, music 
equipment sales, and, most recently, theater performance production. 
 Dave had an incredible knack for fully appreciating life’s simple 
pleasures. He found any excuse to spend time in the Colorado sunshine, 
whether that meant camping, biking, or barbecuing his world-famous ribs.
 Preferably these activities occurred in the presence of his family, 
whom he adored above all else. He is survived by his wife, Janet; children, Gabriel and Amelia; and brothers, Randy (Carol) and Bernie. 
 A celebration of life will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, April 8, 
2023 ,at the Lake Sherwood Neighborhood Clubhouse: 2700 Silver Creek Drive, 
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525. Please join us in honoring Dave by 
enjoying some of his favorite things — music, barbecue and Hamm’s beer.
 Dave’s family suggests memorials be made to the Brain Tumor Network (<a href="http://www.braintumornetwork.org" target="_blank">www.braintumornetwork.org</a>) or Lazarex Cancer Foundation (<a href="http://www.lazarex.org" target="_blank">www.lazarex.org</a>).&nbsp;

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 </figure>David J. Brull, 67, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at his home in 
Fort Collins. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2020. 
Dave was born July 5, 1955, in Hays, Kansas, to Francis and Pia 
(Wasinger) Brull. He graduated from Hays High School and attended Fort 
Hays State University for several years. He married Janet Papenfus on 
August 18, 1990, in Golden, Colorado. A talented musician, Dave
 was happiest behind a keyboard playing music with his friends. He 
parlayed his talent into a music-centric career in radio, music 
equipment sales, and, most recently, theater performance production. 
 Dave had an incredible knack for fully appreciating life’s simple 
pleasures. He found any excuse to spend time in the Colorado sunshine, 
whether that meant camping, biking, or barbecuing his world-famous ribs.
 Preferably these activities occurred in the presence of his family, 
whom he adored above all else. He is survived by his wife, Janet; children, Gabriel and Amelia; and brothers, Randy (Carol) and Bernie. 
 A celebration of life will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, April 8, 
2023 ,at the Lake Sherwood Neighborhood Clubhouse: 2700 Silver Creek Drive, 
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525. Please join us in honoring Dave by 
enjoying some of his favorite things — music, barbecue and Hamm’s beer.
 Dave’s family suggests memorials be made to the Brain Tumor Network (<a href="http://www.braintumornetwork.org" target="_blank">www.braintumornetwork.org</a>) or Lazarex Cancer Foundation (<a href="http://www.lazarex.org" target="_blank">www.lazarex.org</a>).&nbsp;

David J. Brull

Goodland, KS resident Theodore "Ted" Harold Swayne, 86, passed away 
after a long illness at Goodland Regional Medical Center on March 31, 
2023.

Ted was born on December 1, 1936, NE of Kanorado to Henry Franklin 
Swayne Sr. and Wilma Ethel (Doggett) Swayne.&nbsp; He was one of 7children.&nbsp; 
He attended school in Kanorado, KS and graduated Kanorado High School in
 1955.

Ted married Gertrude Leona Schritter January 25, 1955, in Clayton, 
New Mexico.&nbsp; Following their marriage, they lived in Cozad, Nebraska, 
Monticello, Utah, Cortez, Aztec and Farmington, New Mexico, before 
returning to Kansas in 1961.&nbsp; After moving to Goodland, Kansas, Ted was 
self-employed building aluminum awnings and carports in the area before 
moving to Kanorado, Kansas, to manage the Kanorado Co-op Lumber Yard for 
several years before going to work with the Kanorado School District as 
Custodian and School Bus Driver.&nbsp; His dream was to be a farmer.&nbsp; In 1974
 he had the opportunity to start farming. He retired from farming when 
he turned 80. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Ted was extremely involved coaching little league baseball when his 
sons were growing up.&nbsp; Some years he coached 3 different teams that each
 had 1 to 2 games per week.&nbsp; He bowled on a mixed bowling league with 
his wife Gert for years.&nbsp; He enjoyed an occasional trip to Blackhawk 
Colorado (which he referred to as going up the mountain) for some 
leisure entertainment. He enjoyed watching and following the Denver 
Broncos Football and the Colorado Rockies Baseball teams. Ted was a 
member of the BPOE Elks in Goodland, Kansas for over 50 years. Ted loved
 his family.&nbsp; He enjoyed county fairs, music shows, pitching horseshoes 
and parades (several years ago he and Gert were the Grand Marshals in 
the Kanorado Day Parade).

Surviving family includes his wife Gertrude Swayne of Goodland, 
Kansas, two sons Marlyn Swayne (Brenda) of Hays, Kansas, Marvin Swayne 
(Cindy) of Wichita, Kansas, and one daughter Marlene (Brad) Vickrey of 
McPherson, Kansas; three grandchildren, Michelle (Spencer) Goff, Shannon
 (Dusty) Swayne, Ryan (Elizabeth) Swayne; four great grandchildren, 
Mason and Aeris Goff, Jackson and Emry Swayne, and one Brother Dee 
(Bonnie) Swayne.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Franklin Swayne Sr. 
and Wilma Ethel (Doggett) Swayne, his In-Laws Rudolf and Christina 
Schritter, and a son Mark Dale Swayne; one brother Henry Franklin 
Swayne Jr., and four sisters, Jean Fick, Peggy King, Clara Stone, and 
Doyce Pratt.

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

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 </figure>Goodland, KS resident Theodore "Ted" Harold Swayne, 86, passed away 
after a long illness at Goodland Regional Medical Center on March 31, 
2023.Ted was born on December 1, 1936, NE of Kanorado to Henry Franklin 
Swayne Sr. and Wilma Ethel (Doggett) Swayne.&nbsp; He was one of 7children.&nbsp; 
He attended school in Kanorado, KS and graduated Kanorado High School in
 1955.Ted married Gertrude Leona Schritter January 25, 1955, in Clayton, 
New Mexico.&nbsp; Following their marriage, they lived in Cozad, Nebraska, 
Monticello, Utah, Cortez, Aztec and Farmington, New Mexico, before 
returning to Kansas in 1961.&nbsp; After moving to Goodland, Kansas, Ted was 
self-employed building aluminum awnings and carports in the area before 
moving to Kanorado, Kansas, to manage the Kanorado Co-op Lumber Yard for 
several years before going to work with the Kanorado School District as 
Custodian and School Bus Driver.&nbsp; His dream was to be a farmer.&nbsp; In 1974
 he had the opportunity to start farming. He retired from farming when 
he turned 80. &nbsp;&nbsp;Ted was extremely involved coaching little league baseball when his 
sons were growing up.&nbsp; Some years he coached 3 different teams that each
 had 1 to 2 games per week.&nbsp; He bowled on a mixed bowling league with 
his wife Gert for years.&nbsp; He enjoyed an occasional trip to Blackhawk 
Colorado (which he referred to as going up the mountain) for some 
leisure entertainment. He enjoyed watching and following the Denver 
Broncos Football and the Colorado Rockies Baseball teams. Ted was a 
member of the BPOE Elks in Goodland, Kansas for over 50 years. Ted loved
 his family.&nbsp; He enjoyed county fairs, music shows, pitching horseshoes 
and parades (several years ago he and Gert were the Grand Marshals in 
the Kanorado Day Parade).Surviving family includes his wife Gertrude Swayne of Goodland, 
Kansas, two sons Marlyn Swayne (Brenda) of Hays, Kansas, Marvin Swayne 
(Cindy) of Wichita, Kansas, and one daughter Marlene (Brad) Vickrey of 
McPherson, Kansas; three grandchildren, Michelle (Spencer) Goff, Shannon
 (Dusty) Swayne, Ryan (Elizabeth) Swayne; four great grandchildren, 
Mason and Aeris Goff, Jackson and Emry Swayne, and one Brother Dee 
(Bonnie) Swayne.He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Franklin Swayne Sr. 
and Wilma Ethel (Doggett) Swayne, his In-Laws Rudolf and Christina 
Schritter, and a son Mark Dale Swayne; one brother Henry Franklin 
Swayne Jr., and four sisters, Jean Fick, Peggy King, Clara Stone, and 
Doyce Pratt.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/TheodoreTed-Swayne">HERE</a> for service details.

Theodore 'Ted' Harold Swayne

Carolyn J. Hertel, 86, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, at The Ranch House
 in Garden City, Kansas. She was born August 30, 1936, in Larned, 
Kansas, the daughter of Dee &amp; Isabel (Shasteen) Klein. 
 Carolyn grew up with her family on a farm East of Hanston, Kansas. 
 She attended schools in Burdett and Hanston and graduated from Hanston 
High School in 1954. She then attended nurses training in Great Bend, 
Kansas. Carolyn worked for a short time at a nurse’s aide and 
receptionist at St. Joseph Hospital in Larned. On May 11, 1956, she 
married Harold J. Hertel in Hanston, Kansas. They have lived in Garden 
City since. Carolyn worked for 35 years at Fidelity State Bank as a 
teller and assistant cashier before retiring as a Vice President in the 
mid 1990’s. 
 Carolyn was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Garden City and
 was a past President of the Kansas Women’s Banking Association. She 
enjoyed spending her time traveling with her husband Harold, reading, 
gardening, and canning. 
 Survivors include her husband Harold J. Hertel of the home; two 
children Melissa (David) Horning of Garden City, KS and Michael (Brenda)
 Hertel of Cave Creek, Arizona; four brothers Robert Klein of Hanston, 
KS, Eldon Klein of Dodge City, KS, Jody Klein of Wright, KS, &amp; Steve
 Klein of Enid, OK; three sisters Kay Woods of Manhattan, KS, Donna 
Sherman of Wichita, KS, &amp; Barbara Krenzel of McPherson, KS; and two 
grandchildren Krystal Horning and Nicholas Horning. Carolyn is preceded
 in death by her parents; two brothers Richard Klein and Jack Klein; and
 three sisters Phyllis Allison, Ruby Rebel, &amp; Pat Martin. 
 A Vigil service &amp; Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, 
April 3, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Garden City. Funeral Mass
 will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, also at St. Mary 
Catholic Church in Garden City with Fr. Jacob Schneider as Celebrant. 
Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Friends may 
call from Noon to 5:30 p.m. on Monday at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden 
City.

 The family suggests memorials given to St. Mary Catholic Church 
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;

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Carolyn J. Hertel, 86, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, at The Ranch House
 in Garden City, Kansas. She was born August 30, 1936, in Larned, 
Kansas, the daughter of Dee &amp; Isabel (Shasteen) Klein. 
 Carolyn grew up with her family on a farm East of Hanston, Kansas. 
 She attended schools in Burdett and Hanston and graduated from Hanston 
High School in 1954. She then attended nurses training in Great Bend, 
Kansas. Carolyn worked for a short time at a nurse’s aide and 
receptionist at St. Joseph Hospital in Larned. On May 11, 1956, she 
married Harold J. Hertel in Hanston, Kansas. They have lived in Garden 
City since. Carolyn worked for 35 years at Fidelity State Bank as a 
teller and assistant cashier before retiring as a Vice President in the 
mid 1990’s. 
 Carolyn was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Garden City and
 was a past President of the Kansas Women’s Banking Association. She 
enjoyed spending her time traveling with her husband Harold, reading, 
gardening, and canning. 
 Survivors include her husband Harold J. Hertel of the home; two 
children Melissa (David) Horning of Garden City, KS and Michael (Brenda)
 Hertel of Cave Creek, Arizona; four brothers Robert Klein of Hanston, 
KS, Eldon Klein of Dodge City, KS, Jody Klein of Wright, KS, &amp; Steve
 Klein of Enid, OK; three sisters Kay Woods of Manhattan, KS, Donna 
Sherman of Wichita, KS, &amp; Barbara Krenzel of McPherson, KS; and two 
grandchildren Krystal Horning and Nicholas Horning. Carolyn is preceded
 in death by her parents; two brothers Richard Klein and Jack Klein; and
 three sisters Phyllis Allison, Ruby Rebel, &amp; Pat Martin. 
 A Vigil service &amp; Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, 
April 3, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Garden City. Funeral Mass
 will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, also at St. Mary 
Catholic Church in Garden City with Fr. Jacob Schneider as Celebrant. 
Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Friends may 
call from Noon to 5:30 p.m. on Monday at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden 
City. The family suggests memorials given to St. Mary Catholic Church 
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;

Carolyn J. Hertel

Daniel T Newbrey went over the rainbow bridge on March 31st 2023. He 
was born on January 13, 1941 in Smith Center, Kansas to Cathern 
(Auldrich) &amp; Edward Newbrey.  He was a member of United Church of 
Kensington serving as a deacon and was on the Board of Trustees. He was 
baptised as a teenager.

He lived 82 years on the farm and settled 
his own place 3 miles from where he grew up. Many friends and cousins 
brought fun and oneryness  to his childhood.  He was a big help on the 
family farm planting crops &amp; raising cattle.

Danny went to 
school in Claudell, Cedar and Kensington Kansas. He was actively 
involved in 4-H and he enjoyed sports as a Goldbug lettering in 
football, basketball, track &amp; baseball. 4-H camp was where his 
classmate Sharilyn Reagan caught his eye.  The young couple were married
 September 12th 1959 at the Methodist Church in Kensington and they 
moved to the farm south of Claudell. Danny started growing his cattle 
herd and farming the ground. They were blessed with three daughters - 
Connie, Cristi &amp; Annette. The girls have fun memories of growing up 
and "helping" on the farm with their high spirited Dad. Family trips 
were taken west to Colorado &amp; Yellowstone. They liked going to 
county fairs, horse shows &amp; watching country music artists. The 
girls were involved in 4-H so Danny &amp; Sherry were too! Dad tamed 
steers,  saddled horses &amp; corralled hogs for his daughters. He also 
gave out hugs and wiped many tears. The farm was active with chickens 
&amp; ducks &amp; dogs &amp; cats. 

Dan was very proud of his girls when 
they became involved in sports &amp; did his best to teach them. He even
 put up with the cheerleading and homecoming queens and the boys that 
came along. Connie married Roger Kahrs &amp; moved to Nebraska; Cristi 
married Kenny Sowers &amp; moved to El Dorado Kansas; Annette moved to 
Tennesse &amp; met Tim Riley. The Rileys married and moved to Texas and 
then back to Kansas to Danny's childhood home.  Danny and Sherry loved 
traveling to visit them in Texas, Tennessee, Nebraska, and El Dorado,&nbsp; Kansas. They also enjoyed visiting with family in St Francis &amp; 
Kansas City. Branson Missouri was a fun destination that they traveled 
to several times.

They were blessed with 10 Grandchildren and time
 was spent with each of them, loving them dearly. They were also blessed
 with 12 Great Grandchildren and Danny was sure to hold each baby!  Dan 
was soft hearted for each cow, calf, kitten, horse &amp; chicken. He had
 several dogs in his life that he loved with his whole heart. As he got 
older, the comfort of a little doggie was perfect.

Danny was 
preceded in death by his parents, Edward &amp; Cathern Newbrey and twin 
angel great grandbabies, Emmit &amp; Elizabeth Kahrs. He is survived by 
his devoted wife Sherry, daughters Connie (Roger) Kahrs, Cristi (Kenny) 
Sowers, &amp; Annette (Tim) Riley. Grandchildren Brittany (Justin) 
Marks, Kelen (Rebecca) Kahrs, Ethan (Ashley) Kahrs, Kelsi (Kelyn) 
Pohlman, Carson Sowers, Kincade Sowers, Krista (Matt) McLeod, Lauren 
(TJ) Bowen, Danielle (Brayton) Gillen, &amp; Matilyn Riley. Great 
Grandchildren; Steel, Josie, &amp; Jessa Marks; Violet &amp; Monroe 
Kahrs; Avery Kahrs; McKenzie McLeod; Taylor, Avery, &amp; Braylee Bowen;
 Eily &amp; Adilyn Pohlman.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Daniel-T.-Newbrey?obId=27631269#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Daniel T Newbrey went over the rainbow bridge on March 31st 2023. He 
was born on January 13, 1941 in Smith Center, Kansas to Cathern 
(Auldrich) &amp; Edward Newbrey. He was a member of United Church of 
Kensington serving as a deacon and was on the Board of Trustees. He was 
baptised as a teenager.He lived 82 years on the farm and settled 
his own place 3 miles from where he grew up. Many friends and cousins 
brought fun and oneryness to his childhood. He was a big help on the 
family farm planting crops &amp; raising cattle.Danny went to 
school in Claudell, Cedar and Kensington Kansas. He was actively 
involved in 4-H and he enjoyed sports as a Goldbug lettering in 
football, basketball, track &amp; baseball. 4-H camp was where his 
classmate Sharilyn Reagan caught his eye. The young couple were married
 September 12th 1959 at the Methodist Church in Kensington and they 
moved to the farm south of Claudell. Danny started growing his cattle 
herd and farming the ground. They were blessed with three daughters - 
Connie, Cristi &amp; Annette. The girls have fun memories of growing up 
and "helping" on the farm with their high spirited Dad. Family trips 
were taken west to Colorado &amp; Yellowstone. They liked going to 
county fairs, horse shows &amp; watching country music artists. The 
girls were involved in 4-H so Danny &amp; Sherry were too! Dad tamed 
steers, saddled horses &amp; corralled hogs for his daughters. He also 
gave out hugs and wiped many tears. The farm was active with chickens 
&amp; ducks &amp; dogs &amp; cats. Dan was very proud of his girls when 
they became involved in sports &amp; did his best to teach them. He even
 put up with the cheerleading and homecoming queens and the boys that 
came along. Connie married Roger Kahrs &amp; moved to Nebraska; Cristi 
married Kenny Sowers &amp; moved to El Dorado Kansas; Annette moved to 
Tennesse &amp; met Tim Riley. The Rileys married and moved to Texas and 
then back to Kansas to Danny's childhood home. Danny and Sherry loved 
traveling to visit them in Texas, Tennessee, Nebraska, and El Dorado,&nbsp; Kansas. They also enjoyed visiting with family in St Francis &amp; 
Kansas City. Branson Missouri was a fun destination that they traveled 
to several times.They were blessed with 10 Grandchildren and time
 was spent with each of them, loving them dearly. They were also blessed
 with 12 Great Grandchildren and Danny was sure to hold each baby! Dan 
was soft hearted for each cow, calf, kitten, horse &amp; chicken. He had
 several dogs in his life that he loved with his whole heart. As he got 
older, the comfort of a little doggie was perfect.Danny was 
preceded in death by his parents, Edward &amp; Cathern Newbrey and twin 
angel great grandbabies, Emmit &amp; Elizabeth Kahrs. He is survived by 
his devoted wife Sherry, daughters Connie (Roger) Kahrs, Cristi (Kenny) 
Sowers, &amp; Annette (Tim) Riley. Grandchildren Brittany (Justin) 
Marks, Kelen (Rebecca) Kahrs, Ethan (Ashley) Kahrs, Kelsi (Kelyn) 
Pohlman, Carson Sowers, Kincade Sowers, Krista (Matt) McLeod, Lauren 
(TJ) Bowen, Danielle (Brayton) Gillen, &amp; Matilyn Riley. Great 
Grandchildren; Steel, Josie, &amp; Jessa Marks; Violet &amp; Monroe 
Kahrs; Avery Kahrs; McKenzie McLeod; Taylor, Avery, &amp; Braylee Bowen;
 Eily &amp; Adilyn Pohlman.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Daniel-T.-Newbrey?obId=27631269#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Daniel T. Newbrey

Ross W. Wagner, 77, passed away on March 31, 2023, at his home in 
WaKeeney, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on September 7, 1945, in Hays, KS the son 
of William and Elene (Moden) Wagner.

Graveside memorial services are being planned for Saturday, April 8, 
2023 at the WaKeeney City Cemetery.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Ross W. Wagner, 77, passed away on March 31, 2023, at his home in 
WaKeeney, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on September 7, 1945, in Hays, KS the son 
of William and Elene (Moden) Wagner.Graveside memorial services are being planned for Saturday, April 8, 
2023 at the WaKeeney City Cemetery.&nbsp;A full obituary is pending.

Calvin Leroy “Trapper” Calp, 75, passed away on March 31, 2023, at 
Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kan. He was born on May 27, 1947, in 
Baltimore, Maryland, to Austin and Lillian (Tuzicka) Calp. In 1981, he 
married Elizabeth Myers-Springer in Great Bend, Kan. She survives.

A lifelong area resident, Calvin owned and operated Calp Furs. He 
also worked as a bartender at Slack's. In his spare time, he enjoyed 
riding motorcycles in his young years. Calvin was an outstanding trapper
 and fisherman, and was revered by many in the areas.

Survivors include his wife of the home; a son, Calvin Calp Jr. and 
significant other, Tracey, of Salina, Kan.; a daughter, Carrie Holland 
of Tennessee; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; a half 
sister, Betty Puckett of Texas; a half brother, Alvin Brazda of Las 
Vegas, Nev.; and a stepson Leonard Mumford and significant other, 
Jozette. He is preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Charles 
“Charley” Calp.

Visitation will take place noon to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 
2023, with family receiving guests from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at 
Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m. 
Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Encounter Church, 601 S. Patton Road, with 
Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding. Interment will follow at St. Ann 
Cemetery in Olmitz. 

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

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 </figure>Calvin Leroy “Trapper” Calp, 75, passed away on March 31, 2023, at 
Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kan. He was born on May 27, 1947, in 
Baltimore, Maryland, to Austin and Lillian (Tuzicka) Calp. In 1981, he 
married Elizabeth Myers-Springer in Great Bend, Kan. She survives.A lifelong area resident, Calvin owned and operated Calp Furs. He 
also worked as a bartender at Slack's. In his spare time, he enjoyed 
riding motorcycles in his young years. Calvin was an outstanding trapper
 and fisherman, and was revered by many in the areas.Survivors include his wife of the home; a son, Calvin Calp Jr. and 
significant other, Tracey, of Salina, Kan.; a daughter, Carrie Holland 
of Tennessee; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; a half 
sister, Betty Puckett of Texas; a half brother, Alvin Brazda of Las 
Vegas, Nev.; and a stepson Leonard Mumford and significant other, 
Jozette. He is preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Charles 
“Charley” Calp.Visitation will take place noon to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 
2023, with family receiving guests from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at 
Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m. 
Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Encounter Church, 601 S. Patton Road, with 
Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding. Interment will follow at St. Ann 
Cemetery in Olmitz. Memorials have been designated to Golden Belt Humane
 Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Calvin Leroy 'Trapper' Calp

Thomas “Tom” Meridith Wasinger,72, formerly of Ellis, Kansas, passed 
away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, of a heart attack at his home in 
Lawrence.&nbsp;

Tom was born at St. Anthony’s Hospital on October 28, 1950. He was a 
graduate of St. Joseph’s Military Academy, now known as Thomas More 
Prep-Marian in Hays.&nbsp; Upon graduation, Tom enlisted in the U.S. Navy.&nbsp; 
He was very proud of his service and had fond memories of serving his 
country.

After returning to Ellis, Tom resumed the activities he had grown to 
love, boating, water skiing, and fishing.&nbsp; Tom discovered his talent for
 driving and operating large trucks and worked for Arrow Trucking and 
later Keller Brothers Inc. in Ellis.&nbsp;

In retirement, he moved to Lawrence to be closer to family.&nbsp;

He enjoyed watching and supporting his favorite sporting teams, the 
KC Royals, the KU Jayhawks, and the Kansas City Chiefs.&nbsp; Tom also 
liked going to the casinos with his uncle.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his father, Meridith, a brother, Michael, and his brother-in-law, Dan Heath.

Tom is survived by his mother, Agnes (Nitzie) Rupp Wasinger of 
Lawrence, a sister, Mary Jo Heath, Lawrence, nephew, Kevin Heath, wife, 
Meagan, children, Alexandra, Owen, and Lily, of Dublin, Ireland and 
Tom’s niece, Elizabeth Heath of Lawrence and many extended relatives and
 friends.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 
2023, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hays, KS.&nbsp; Father Curtis Carlson
 will be presiding.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow the mass at St. Joseph’s 
Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Tom’s name to Thomas More 
Prep-Marian in Hays and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary,
 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044 or Hays Memorial Chapel, 1906 Pine Street, Hays, KS&nbsp; 67601.

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 </figure>Thomas “Tom” Meridith Wasinger,72, formerly of Ellis, Kansas, passed 
away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, of a heart attack at his home in 
Lawrence.&nbsp;Tom was born at St. Anthony’s Hospital on October 28, 1950. He was a 
graduate of St. Joseph’s Military Academy, now known as Thomas More 
Prep-Marian in Hays.&nbsp; Upon graduation, Tom enlisted in the U.S. Navy.&nbsp; 
He was very proud of his service and had fond memories of serving his 
country.After returning to Ellis, Tom resumed the activities he had grown to 
love, boating, water skiing, and fishing.&nbsp; Tom discovered his talent for
 driving and operating large trucks and worked for Arrow Trucking and 
later Keller Brothers Inc. in Ellis.&nbsp;In retirement, he moved to Lawrence to be closer to family.&nbsp;He enjoyed watching and supporting his favorite sporting teams, the 
KC Royals, the KU Jayhawks, and the Kansas City Chiefs.&nbsp; Tom also 
liked going to the casinos with his uncle.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his father, Meridith, a brother, Michael, and his brother-in-law, Dan Heath.Tom is survived by his mother, Agnes (Nitzie) Rupp Wasinger of 
Lawrence, a sister, Mary Jo Heath, Lawrence, nephew, Kevin Heath, wife, 
Meagan, children, Alexandra, Owen, and Lily, of Dublin, Ireland and 
Tom’s niece, Elizabeth Heath of Lawrence and many extended relatives and
 friends.A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 
2023, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hays, KS.&nbsp; Father Curtis Carlson
 will be presiding.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow the mass at St. Joseph’s 
Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made in Tom’s name to Thomas More 
Prep-Marian in Hays and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary,
 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044 or Hays Memorial Chapel, 1906 Pine Street, Hays, KS&nbsp; 67601.

Thomas 'Tom' Meridith Wasinger

Harold Carson Holland, elder son of Harold Ray and Florence Rebecca 
(Carson) Holland was born September 20, 1934, in Lincoln, Nebraska, and 
departed this earth life on March 29, 2023, at the age of 88 in Richmond,
 Kansas.&nbsp;

Harold grew up on the family farm in Southern Jefferson County, 
Nebraska graduating from a one room country school in 1948.&nbsp; He attended
 and graduated from Fairbury, NE High School with Honors in 1952. His 
secondary education included Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, NE 
and a Bachelor’s Degree from Houghton College, Houghton, NY in 1956.&nbsp; 
Harold also graduated with a Master’s Degree from the University of 
Nebraska, Lincoln.&nbsp; As an Ordained Pastor, he attended Asbury Theological
 Seminary, Kentucky and graduated from the Candler School of Theology, 
Emory University, Atlanta, GA.

Harold was united in marriage with Mary Alice Heimer, Gypsum, KS in 
1962.&nbsp; To this Union, three sons were born, Bruce, Brian and Brent.&nbsp; As 
an avid sports enthusiast, Harold followed his sons’ and grandchildren’s
 sports and other school activities with great interest.

Harold fulfilled God’s Calling upon his life as a Pastor in one 
Nebraska County and five Kansas Counties.&nbsp; After early retirement, 
Harold was employed in Retail and Insurance.&nbsp; Harold, Mary and their 
challenged son, Brent, moved to Ottawa, KS in 2006.

Harold, or Hal, as he was often called in later life, is survived by 
his wife of sixty anniversaries, of the home; three sons, Bruce, Denver,
 CO, Brian and his wife, Karen, Overland Park, and Brent, Ottawa; five 
grandchildren, Reed, Knoxville, TN, Caitlin and her husband Kyle, 
Denver, CO, Blake, Overland Park, Riley, Alamosa, CO and Kenzie, 
Overland Park; his brother, Cecil and his wife, DeAnna, Filley, NE; 
several nieces and nephews; other family members and friends in the USA,
 the UK, Sweden and Ireland.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2023, at 
the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 401 W. 13th Street, Ottawa, KS 
66067.&nbsp; Graveside service and Interment will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the
 Floral Hills Cemetery, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64133. 
The family will receive friends 10 a.m. before the service hour at the 
Church. ]

Memorial contributions may be made to the Westminster 
Presbyterian Church or the Donor’s Choice and may be sent in c/o the 
Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, P.O. Box 14, Ottawa, KS 66067.

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 </figure>Harold Carson Holland, elder son of Harold Ray and Florence Rebecca 
(Carson) Holland was born September 20, 1934, in Lincoln, Nebraska, and 
departed this earth life on March 29, 2023, at the age of 88 in Richmond,
 Kansas.&nbsp;Harold grew up on the family farm in Southern Jefferson County, 
Nebraska graduating from a one room country school in 1948.&nbsp; He attended
 and graduated from Fairbury, NE High School with Honors in 1952. His 
secondary education included Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, NE 
and a Bachelor’s Degree from Houghton College, Houghton, NY in 1956.&nbsp; 
Harold also graduated with a Master’s Degree from the University of 
Nebraska, Lincoln.&nbsp; As an Ordained Pastor, he attended Asbury Theological
 Seminary, Kentucky and graduated from the Candler School of Theology, 
Emory University, Atlanta, GA.Harold was united in marriage with Mary Alice Heimer, Gypsum, KS in 
1962.&nbsp; To this Union, three sons were born, Bruce, Brian and Brent.&nbsp; As 
an avid sports enthusiast, Harold followed his sons’ and grandchildren’s
 sports and other school activities with great interest.Harold fulfilled God’s Calling upon his life as a Pastor in one 
Nebraska County and five Kansas Counties.&nbsp; After early retirement, 
Harold was employed in Retail and Insurance.&nbsp; Harold, Mary and their 
challenged son, Brent, moved to Ottawa, KS in 2006.Harold, or Hal, as he was often called in later life, is survived by 
his wife of sixty anniversaries, of the home; three sons, Bruce, Denver,
 CO, Brian and his wife, Karen, Overland Park, and Brent, Ottawa; five 
grandchildren, Reed, Knoxville, TN, Caitlin and her husband Kyle, 
Denver, CO, Blake, Overland Park, Riley, Alamosa, CO and Kenzie, 
Overland Park; his brother, Cecil and his wife, DeAnna, Filley, NE; 
several nieces and nephews; other family members and friends in the USA,
 the UK, Sweden and Ireland.A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2023, at 
the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 401 W. 13th Street, Ottawa, KS 
66067.&nbsp; Graveside service and Interment will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the
 Floral Hills Cemetery, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64133. 
The family will receive friends 10 a.m. before the service hour at the 
Church. ]Memorial contributions may be made to the Westminster 
Presbyterian Church or the Donor’s Choice and may be sent in c/o the 
Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, P.O. Box 14, Ottawa, KS 66067.

The Rev. Harold Carson Holland

Vivian Kaye Ribbing Cronin, age 72, peacefully passed in Lakin, 
Kansas, March 30, 2023, surrounded by loved ones after her battle with 
cancer to be with the Lord Jesus of her life. She was born, January 17, 
1951, at Dumas, Texas, the daughter of Eugene &amp; Geraldine Oxford 
Ribbing.

Kaye was a homemaker, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She 
spent a good share of her life in Garden City and Pierceville, Kansas, 
and lived in Questa, New Mexico for 10 years. While working at the 
college in Garden City, she earned her Associates degree. She was a 
member of the Cornerstone Church in Garden City, Kansas and volunteered 
for missions.

She married Marvin D. Cronin on July 18, 1970, and divorced; he is 
deceased. She married Brad J. Allen on June 23, 2005, they divorced; he 
survives.

Survivors include her sons, Matthew Dale Cronin &amp; Margie Jackson 
of Liberal, Kansas, Mark Duane &amp; Nikki Cronin of Lovington, New 
Mexico, granddaughters Shaylee Wherley of Lovington, New Mexico, Amber 
Wallis of Rockport, Texas, Laney Wallis of Rockport, Texas, her brother 
and sisters - Ellen &amp; Ellis Hahn of Lakin, Kansas, Darrel Ribbing of
 Ashland, Kansas, Pat &amp; Billie Swilley of Scott City, Kansas, 
Sister-in-law Marlene Ribbing of Leoti, Kansas, her friend &amp; 
companion - Fred Hendrickson of Syracuse, Kansas and many nieces and 
nephews.

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 </figure>Vivian Kaye Ribbing Cronin, age 72, peacefully passed in Lakin, 
Kansas, March 30, 2023, surrounded by loved ones after her battle with 
cancer to be with the Lord Jesus of her life. She was born, January 17, 
1951, at Dumas, Texas, the daughter of Eugene &amp; Geraldine Oxford 
Ribbing.Kaye was a homemaker, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She 
spent a good share of her life in Garden City and Pierceville, Kansas, 
and lived in Questa, New Mexico for 10 years. While working at the 
college in Garden City, she earned her Associates degree. She was a 
member of the Cornerstone Church in Garden City, Kansas and volunteered 
for missions.She married Marvin D. Cronin on July 18, 1970, and divorced; he is 
deceased. She married Brad J. Allen on June 23, 2005, they divorced; he 
survives.Survivors include her sons, Matthew Dale Cronin &amp; Margie Jackson 
of Liberal, Kansas, Mark Duane &amp; Nikki Cronin of Lovington, New 
Mexico, granddaughters Shaylee Wherley of Lovington, New Mexico, Amber 
Wallis of Rockport, Texas, Laney Wallis of Rockport, Texas, her brother 
and sisters - Ellen &amp; Ellis Hahn of Lakin, Kansas, Darrel Ribbing of
 Ashland, Kansas, Pat &amp; Billie Swilley of Scott City, Kansas, 
Sister-in-law Marlene Ribbing of Leoti, Kansas, her friend &amp; 
companion - Fred Hendrickson of Syracuse, Kansas and many nieces and 
nephews.She is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Kayelee Nicole Cronin,
 not in this world long but so loved; her parents, Eugene &amp; 
Geraldine Ribbing; brothers Larry Ribbing and C. Dean Ribbing.Graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at 1:00 
p.m. at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas with pastor Raul
 Silva presiding.Memorials in lieu of flowers may be written to the Cornerstone Church
 or St. Catherine Hospice in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, PO Box
 161, Leoti, Kansas, 67861.

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