With great sorrow, the Boots and Lewis families announce the 
unexpected passing of our loving and caring mother and grandmother, 
Margaret (Darlene) Knox.&nbsp; Her soul peacefully ascended into heaven on 
Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Darlene was born February of 1944 to Harry and Christobelle (Henning)
 Huck in Wichita, Kansas, and moved with her parents soon thereafter to 
Zook and Larned, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a previous member of the Larned United
 Methodist Church.&nbsp; Darlene graduated from Fort Hays State University in
 1969 with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Music with a concentration in piano 
performance.&nbsp; Darlene resided ‘on the hill’ in Larned for the majority 
of her life until recently relocating to be closer to family in Hesston 
and then on to Hutchinson.

Darlene’s youthful years were full of energy and passion for her love
 of dance and playing the piano.&nbsp; She often danced as a child and into 
her young adult years performing in recitals and specials events, she 
choreographed performances for the Sweet Adelines of Wichita, and even 
had the opportunity to perform on television in 1959.&nbsp; Her love of the 
arts was further fulfilled by providing private piano and group dance 
lessons to young children for many years in Larned.&nbsp; Darlene went on to 
study nursing while working full time and obtained her RN degree from 
Barton County Community College in Great Bend in 1978.&nbsp; She worked as a 
nurse for Dr. Durwin K. Smith Chiropractic and then at Larned State 
Hospital as a charge nurse for 16 years until retiring in 2002 to spend 
more time with her grandchildren.

Darlene’s family meant the world to her.&nbsp; She never hesitated to tell
 anyone who would listen just how proud she was of the accomplishments 
of both her daughters, their husbands, and her grandchildren.&nbsp; Darlene 
was a generous mom and mamaw who took joy in hearing about family 
updates and reliving memories until her physical body tired and 
succumbed too early.

Darlene was the only daughter born to Harry and Christobelle Huck who
 both preceded her in death.&nbsp; Darlene is survived by her daughter, 
Denise Boots and son-in-law Henry Boots Jr.; daughter, Dana Knox Lewis 
and son-in-law Pat Lews; grandchildren Ashleigh Boots, Austin Boots, 
Peyton Lewis and Gunnar Lewis.

Darlene will be honored at a small family service this summer.&nbsp; 


Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association, in care of 
Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Condolences may be 
left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679403051491.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>With great sorrow, the Boots and Lewis families announce the 
unexpected passing of our loving and caring mother and grandmother, 
Margaret (Darlene) Knox.&nbsp; Her soul peacefully ascended into heaven on 
Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Hutchinson, Kansas.Darlene was born February of 1944 to Harry and Christobelle (Henning)
 Huck in Wichita, Kansas, and moved with her parents soon thereafter to 
Zook and Larned, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a previous member of the Larned United
 Methodist Church.&nbsp; Darlene graduated from Fort Hays State University in
 1969 with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Music with a concentration in piano 
performance.&nbsp; Darlene resided ‘on the hill’ in Larned for the majority 
of her life until recently relocating to be closer to family in Hesston 
and then on to Hutchinson.Darlene’s youthful years were full of energy and passion for her love
 of dance and playing the piano.&nbsp; She often danced as a child and into 
her young adult years performing in recitals and specials events, she 
choreographed performances for the Sweet Adelines of Wichita, and even 
had the opportunity to perform on television in 1959.&nbsp; Her love of the 
arts was further fulfilled by providing private piano and group dance 
lessons to young children for many years in Larned.&nbsp; Darlene went on to 
study nursing while working full time and obtained her RN degree from 
Barton County Community College in Great Bend in 1978.&nbsp; She worked as a 
nurse for Dr. Durwin K. Smith Chiropractic and then at Larned State 
Hospital as a charge nurse for 16 years until retiring in 2002 to spend 
more time with her grandchildren.Darlene’s family meant the world to her.&nbsp; She never hesitated to tell
 anyone who would listen just how proud she was of the accomplishments 
of both her daughters, their husbands, and her grandchildren.&nbsp; Darlene 
was a generous mom and mamaw who took joy in hearing about family 
updates and reliving memories until her physical body tired and 
succumbed too early.Darlene was the only daughter born to Harry and Christobelle Huck who
 both preceded her in death.&nbsp; Darlene is survived by her daughter, 
Denise Boots and son-in-law Henry Boots Jr.; daughter, Dana Knox Lewis 
and son-in-law Pat Lews; grandchildren Ashleigh Boots, Austin Boots, 
Peyton Lewis and Gunnar Lewis.Darlene will be honored at a small family service this summer.&nbsp; 
Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association, in care of 
Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Condolences may be 
left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Margaret Darlene Knox

Curtis Loyal Beach, age 75, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023,&nbsp; at the Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;Curtis was 
born October 13, 1947, in Rural Smith County, KS to Agustus Clare and 
Dorothy (Abbott) Beach. He was a Feed &amp; Animal Health Sales 
Specialist.

Curtis was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Cameron.

Survivors
 include his wife Mary Gay (Beckman) Beach of Kensington, daughter Amber
 (Bruce) Hardacre of Kensington, son Kiley (Katie) Beach of Dighton, 
KS;&nbsp; &nbsp;brother Abbott Craig (Margaret) Beach of Lincoln, NE; sister 
Lynette (Beach) Sprague (Randy) of Alta Vista, KS and 6 granddaughters.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Curtis-Loyal-Beach?obId=27533232#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679402926920.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Curtis Loyal Beach, age 75, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023,&nbsp; at the Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;Curtis was 
born October 13, 1947, in Rural Smith County, KS to Agustus Clare and 
Dorothy (Abbott) Beach. He was a Feed &amp; Animal Health Sales 
Specialist.Curtis was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Cameron.Survivors
 include his wife Mary Gay (Beckman) Beach of Kensington, daughter Amber
 (Bruce) Hardacre of Kensington, son Kiley (Katie) Beach of Dighton, 
KS;&nbsp; &nbsp;brother Abbott Craig (Margaret) Beach of Lincoln, NE; sister 
Lynette (Beach) Sprague (Randy) of Alta Vista, KS and 6 granddaughters.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Curtis-Loyal-Beach?obId=27533232#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Curtis Loyal Beach

Mason Zackary Givens, 17, of Colby, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023. 
He was born August 23, 2005, in Colby, KS. 

Mason enjoyed the outdoors, 
riding ATVs, spending time hunting and fishing with his dad and Doug. He
 was a happy owner of multiple collections. Mason enjoyed music, 
particularly Upchurch, working out, and cheering on the Kansas City 
Chiefs. He enjoyed all of his motorized vehicles, especially driving 
around town with his friends. Mason had an infectious smile and a great 
sense of humor. He was incredibly smart and had dreams of pursuing a 
career as a veterinarian or psychologist. Above all, Mason had so much 
love for his family and friends. 
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elvis Givens and Patricia Givens and brothers Brendon Givens and Braxton Marcum. 
Mason is survived by his mother, Amanda (Chris) Keen; father, Robert 
(Anne) Givens; step parents, Doug (Amy) Marcum; siblings, Garrison 
Marcum, Kamrie Marcum and Kaeli Marcum; step siblings, Zachary Gardner, 
Keely Gardner and Ryleigh Gardner; grandparents, Karen Weber, Ferman 
Gibson, Vaughn and Marie Marcum; aunt Tanya Martin; uncles, David Givens
 and Allen (Stacey) Marcum; and his dog Tesla. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Baalmann Mortuary,
 Colby. The funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 
Celebration Community Church, Colby.

Memorials may be made to Baalmann Mortuary for funeral expenses, PO Box 391, Colby,
 KS 67701. For information or condolences, visit www.baalmannmortuary.com.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679402850558.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Mason Zackary Givens, 17, of Colby, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023. 
He was born August 23, 2005, in Colby, KS. Mason enjoyed the outdoors, 
riding ATVs, spending time hunting and fishing with his dad and Doug. He
 was a happy owner of multiple collections. Mason enjoyed music, 
particularly Upchurch, working out, and cheering on the Kansas City 
Chiefs. He enjoyed all of his motorized vehicles, especially driving 
around town with his friends. Mason had an infectious smile and a great 
sense of humor. He was incredibly smart and had dreams of pursuing a 
career as a veterinarian or psychologist. Above all, Mason had so much 
love for his family and friends. 
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elvis Givens and Patricia Givens and brothers Brendon Givens and Braxton Marcum. 
Mason is survived by his mother, Amanda (Chris) Keen; father, Robert 
(Anne) Givens; step parents, Doug (Amy) Marcum; siblings, Garrison 
Marcum, Kamrie Marcum and Kaeli Marcum; step siblings, Zachary Gardner, 
Keely Gardner and Ryleigh Gardner; grandparents, Karen Weber, Ferman 
Gibson, Vaughn and Marie Marcum; aunt Tanya Martin; uncles, David Givens
 and Allen (Stacey) Marcum; and his dog Tesla. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Baalmann Mortuary,
 Colby. The funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 
Celebration Community Church, Colby. Memorials may be made to Baalmann Mortuary for funeral expenses, PO Box 391, Colby,
 KS 67701. For information or condolences, visit www.baalmannmortuary.com.

Mason Zackary Givens

September 13, 1933
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 March 20, 2023

An obituary is pending with Plumer-Overlease Funeral Homes.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/LaDonna--Rae-Schnuerle?obId=27533903#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679402739971.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>September 13, 1933
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 March 20, 2023An obituary is pending with Plumer-Overlease Funeral Homes.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/LaDonna--Rae-Schnuerle?obId=27533903#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

LaDonna Rae Schnuerle

Maria Dolores Holguin, 68, passed away March 20, 2023, at her home in Lewis.

She was born February 8, 1955, in Chihuahua, Mexico, the daughter of Manuel Holguin Urvina and Guadalupe Rivas Payan.

A resident of Lewis for 23 years, she moved from Chihuahua. She was a
 member of the Christian Faith and attended Iglesia Pan De Vida in 
Kinsley. She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading, weaving, watching tv 
and going to church.

Survivors include: son, Alonzo (Nancy) Ponce, Lewis; daughter, Rocio 
(Rene) Guevara, Lewis; eight siblings, Javier Holguin Rivas, Chato 
Holguin Rivas, Victor Holguin Rivas, Sol Holguin Rivas, Esther Holguin 
Rivas, Irma Holguin Rivas, Rosy Holguin Rivas, Luz Holguin Rivas; eight 
grandchildren, Rene Alonzo Guevara, Orion Guevara, Max Guevara, Ares 
Guevara, Khloe A. Ponce, Yarel S. Ponce, Sebastian Ponce, and Santiago 
Ponce.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral service will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the 
First Christian Church, Kinsley with Pastor Oscar Claro presiding. 
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>. Services provided by Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679402495558.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Maria Dolores Holguin, 68, passed away March 20, 2023, at her home in Lewis.She was born February 8, 1955, in Chihuahua, Mexico, the daughter of Manuel Holguin Urvina and Guadalupe Rivas Payan.A resident of Lewis for 23 years, she moved from Chihuahua. She was a
 member of the Christian Faith and attended Iglesia Pan De Vida in 
Kinsley. She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading, weaving, watching tv 
and going to church.Survivors include: son, Alonzo (Nancy) Ponce, Lewis; daughter, Rocio 
(Rene) Guevara, Lewis; eight siblings, Javier Holguin Rivas, Chato 
Holguin Rivas, Victor Holguin Rivas, Sol Holguin Rivas, Esther Holguin 
Rivas, Irma Holguin Rivas, Rosy Holguin Rivas, Luz Holguin Rivas; eight 
grandchildren, Rene Alonzo Guevara, Orion Guevara, Max Guevara, Ares 
Guevara, Khloe A. Ponce, Yarel S. Ponce, Sebastian Ponce, and Santiago 
Ponce.She was preceded in death by her parents.Funeral service will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the 
First Christian Church, Kinsley with Pastor Oscar Claro presiding. 
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>. Services provided by Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Maria Dolores Holguin

Sister Mercedes Geib, CSA, baptized Lois Catherine, died peacefully March 13, 2023, at St. Francis Home, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

Lois
 was born March 25, 1922, in Barton, Wisconsin, the daughter of Peter 
Geib and Mathilda Meyer Geib. She was always proud to say that she grew 
up with her brother and three sisters in Barton, one block from the 
original motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Agnes established by Father 
Caspar Rehrl.  After attending St. Mary’s Springs Academy for two years,
 Lois entered St. Agnes Convent in 1938 where she completed her high 
school education. She made her first profession of vows in the 
Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes as Sister Mercedes on August 15, 
1941, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

Sister Mercedes was a 
gifted educator, musician, organist, liturgist, and pastoral minister. 
She earned several credits in music from Alverno College, Milwaukee, 
Wisconsin, and St. Norbert College, DePere, Wisconsin. She received 
certification as a Choirmaster from St. John’s University, Collegeville,
 Minnesota, in 1951. In 1957, she earned a BS in Education from Marian 
College, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and an MST in Teaching from the 
University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, in 1974.  Her musical and educational 
skills were enhanced by attending courses in theology and certification 
programs in religious education.

Sister ministered as 
an elementary teacher, music teacher, and principal in parish schools in
 Wisconsin and Indiana from 1941-1975. Beginning in 1975, she served as a
 Religious Education Coordinator in parishes in Wisconsin and Kansas.  
From 1984-1989 she was the music minister and parish minister at St. 
Mary’s Parish, Ellis, Kansas. 

She returned to Fond du Lac in 1989 to be 
the liturgist and organist at St. Agnes Convent. In 1993, Sister 
Mercedes moved to Ohio where she spent the remaining twenty years of her
 active ministry beginning with four years in Cincinnati as a Pastoral 
Minister at Good Samaritan Hospital and Our Lady of Victory Parish and 
sixteen years in Circleville, Ohio, where she was a companion to one of 
her CSA sisters ministering in that area. 

While in Circleville, she was a
 member of St. Joseph’s Parish and very active in the Ministry of 
Neighboring.  She could be found volunteering in the hospital, playing 
piano and organ at nursing homes and senior care residences, and serving
 as a substitute organist for the parish. She was well-known and loved 
for her smile, her caring, and her wholehearted hospitality.

In
 June 2013, Sister Mercedes joined the community of sisters at Nazareth 
Court and Center in Fond du Lac, sharing her love for music and her 
compassionate presence with her sisters in the retirement center. Frail 
health necessitated her move to St. Francis Home in August of 2020.  
There she received loving care until the time of her death.

Sister
 Mercedes was preceded in death by her parents Peter and Mathilda; her 
brother Sarto; her sisters Orlinda Schacht, Loretta Kirchner, and 
Dolores Sauter.

She is survived by several nieces and 
nephews and their families and the Sisters of St. Agnes with whom she 
lived, prayed, and ministered.

Visitation will be held 
on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 8:30 - 9:45 a.m. at Nazareth Center 
Chapel, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

A 
Prayer Service will be held at 9:45 a.m. on March 21, 2023, in Nazareth 
Center Chapel. Visitation will continue following the Prayer Service 
until 10:45 a.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 
offered for Sister Mercedes at 11:00 on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at St. 
Francis Home Chapel, 33 Everett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, with 
Father Randy Knauf, OFM Cap., presiding. Burial will follow at St. 
Joseph Springs Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

Memorials may be directed to the CSA Mission Advancement Office, 320 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937.

The
 Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth 
Court and Center, St. Francis Home, and Hospice Hope for their devoted 
care of Sister Mercedes.

Zacherl Funeral Home is serving the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679337425812.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Sister Mercedes Geib, CSA, baptized Lois Catherine, died peacefully March 13, 2023, at St. Francis Home, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.Lois
 was born March 25, 1922, in Barton, Wisconsin, the daughter of Peter 
Geib and Mathilda Meyer Geib. She was always proud to say that she grew 
up with her brother and three sisters in Barton, one block from the 
original motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Agnes established by Father 
Caspar Rehrl. After attending St. Mary’s Springs Academy for two years,
 Lois entered St. Agnes Convent in 1938 where she completed her high 
school education. She made her first profession of vows in the 
Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes as Sister Mercedes on August 15, 
1941, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.Sister Mercedes was a 
gifted educator, musician, organist, liturgist, and pastoral minister. 
She earned several credits in music from Alverno College, Milwaukee, 
Wisconsin, and St. Norbert College, DePere, Wisconsin. She received 
certification as a Choirmaster from St. John’s University, Collegeville,
 Minnesota, in 1951. In 1957, she earned a BS in Education from Marian 
College, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and an MST in Teaching from the 
University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, in 1974. Her musical and educational 
skills were enhanced by attending courses in theology and certification 
programs in religious education.Sister ministered as 
an elementary teacher, music teacher, and principal in parish schools in
 Wisconsin and Indiana from 1941-1975. Beginning in 1975, she served as a
 Religious Education Coordinator in parishes in Wisconsin and Kansas. 
From 1984-1989 she was the music minister and parish minister at St. 
Mary’s Parish, Ellis, Kansas. She returned to Fond du Lac in 1989 to be 
the liturgist and organist at St. Agnes Convent. In 1993, Sister 
Mercedes moved to Ohio where she spent the remaining twenty years of her
 active ministry beginning with four years in Cincinnati as a Pastoral 
Minister at Good Samaritan Hospital and Our Lady of Victory Parish and 
sixteen years in Circleville, Ohio, where she was a companion to one of 
her CSA sisters ministering in that area. While in Circleville, she was a
 member of St. Joseph’s Parish and very active in the Ministry of 
Neighboring. She could be found volunteering in the hospital, playing 
piano and organ at nursing homes and senior care residences, and serving
 as a substitute organist for the parish. She was well-known and loved 
for her smile, her caring, and her wholehearted hospitality.In
 June 2013, Sister Mercedes joined the community of sisters at Nazareth 
Court and Center in Fond du Lac, sharing her love for music and her 
compassionate presence with her sisters in the retirement center. Frail 
health necessitated her move to St. Francis Home in August of 2020. 
There she received loving care until the time of her death.Sister
 Mercedes was preceded in death by her parents Peter and Mathilda; her 
brother Sarto; her sisters Orlinda Schacht, Loretta Kirchner, and 
Dolores Sauter.She is survived by several nieces and 
nephews and their families and the Sisters of St. Agnes with whom she 
lived, prayed, and ministered.Visitation will be held 
on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 8:30 - 9:45 a.m. at Nazareth Center 
Chapel, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.A 
Prayer Service will be held at 9:45 a.m. on March 21, 2023, in Nazareth 
Center Chapel. Visitation will continue following the Prayer Service 
until 10:45 a.m.A Mass of Christian Burial will be 
offered for Sister Mercedes at 11:00 on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at St. 
Francis Home Chapel, 33 Everett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, with 
Father Randy Knauf, OFM Cap., presiding. Burial will follow at St. 
Joseph Springs Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.Memorials may be directed to the CSA Mission Advancement Office, 320 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937.The
 Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth 
Court and Center, St. Francis Home, and Hospice Hope for their devoted 
care of Sister Mercedes.Zacherl Funeral Home is serving the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes.

Sister Mercedes Geib

Melvin Dean Hamilton of Flagstaff, AZ went home to be with the Lord 
on December 15, 2022 after a life full of love, laughter and family.&nbsp;

Born on March 20, 1934, in Weskan, KS to Elva and Lloyd Hamilton, Mel 
was part of a large family where he grew up on a farm, learned to drive 
at the age of 10, and gained his ability to both work and play hard.

Mel had a long life full of captivating experiences shared through 
stories, and adventures shared with his children, grandchildren, and 
great grandchildren including trail riding, hiking, sledding, building, 
creating and treasure hunting.&nbsp; He taught many of us the value of hard 
work, how to drive, how to live and how to love. &nbsp;

Mel loved to work with his hands and held a number of jobs using his 
mechanical skills including mining in Colorado, before settling in 
Flagstaff where he got a job at Arizona Department of Transportation and
 spent the majority of his career leading a traffic maintenance crew 
that striped the highways in the summer and plowed the snow in the 
winter. &nbsp;Mel retired from ADOT in 1999 and enjoyed his retirement with 
time spent working on projects on his property and visiting family in 
Oregon, Colorado, and Kansas.

Mel married the love of his life Jean Pittman on April 13, 1981 and 
together they built a loving home where all were welcome on a small 
piece of property north of Flagstaff with a stunning view of the San 
Francisco Peaks.&nbsp; Mel’s daughters Anna (Andre) and Becky (and Randy 
DeWitt) and grandson James (and Tasibah Carrillo) and great 
grand-daughters Juniper, and Scarlett (Carrillo) have many memories of 
fun times with family on their property. Jean’s children and their 
spouses John and Lena Pittman, Jim and Tana Pittman, Jeri and Ken 
Puccio, Tammy and Chris Rouse, and Russell and Trish Pittman and their 
children and grandchildren also enjoyed their visits and fun at “Grandma
 and Grandpa’s” house.&nbsp; 

Mel and Jean always welcomed their extended 
family with a warm meal and an offer for off road adventures, hikes, 
sledding or impromptu trips to the Grand Canyon.&nbsp; We all loved these 
adventures as well as our times together at home working on a puzzle, 
watching Diamondbacks or Suns games, or enjoying the view of the sun 
setting over the mountains.&nbsp;

Other people’s cast off “junk” often became “recyclables” to Mel. He 
could fix almost anything and gave new life to any number of objects by 
recycling/welding/laser cutting found metal objects into&nbsp; bicycles, 
toys, yard art, and statues.

Mel’s family will always remember him for the mischievous twinkle in 
his eye, humor, warm hugs, common sense approach to life, numerous 
stories, love of the outdoors, and ability to take a nap almost 
anywhere.

Mel is survived by Jean, her children and spouses, his daughters Anna
 and Becky, sisters Melva and Aleta, brother Gilbert, and numerous 
grandchildren. Mel was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Don 
and Morris, sister Lucille and beloved grandchildren Becky and Harley 
Pittman.

As Jean has often said, Mel was “a good Christian man” who loved her 
dearly. His family and loved ones were the light of his life.&nbsp; We have 
had the benefit of feeling the unwavering support of his love and pride 
and the numerous spoken and unspoken lessons that he taught us.&nbsp; He will
 be missed.&nbsp;

Mel’s celebration of life will be held on a future date once the family has determined the best timing to gather.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679337185974.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Melvin Dean Hamilton of Flagstaff, AZ went home to be with the Lord 
on December 15, 2022 after a life full of love, laughter and family.&nbsp;Born on March 20, 1934, in Weskan, KS to Elva and Lloyd Hamilton, Mel 
was part of a large family where he grew up on a farm, learned to drive 
at the age of 10, and gained his ability to both work and play hard.Mel had a long life full of captivating experiences shared through 
stories, and adventures shared with his children, grandchildren, and 
great grandchildren including trail riding, hiking, sledding, building, 
creating and treasure hunting.&nbsp; He taught many of us the value of hard 
work, how to drive, how to live and how to love. &nbsp;Mel loved to work with his hands and held a number of jobs using his 
mechanical skills including mining in Colorado, before settling in 
Flagstaff where he got a job at Arizona Department of Transportation and
 spent the majority of his career leading a traffic maintenance crew 
that striped the highways in the summer and plowed the snow in the 
winter. &nbsp;Mel retired from ADOT in 1999 and enjoyed his retirement with 
time spent working on projects on his property and visiting family in 
Oregon, Colorado, and Kansas.Mel married the love of his life Jean Pittman on April 13, 1981 and 
together they built a loving home where all were welcome on a small 
piece of property north of Flagstaff with a stunning view of the San 
Francisco Peaks.&nbsp; Mel’s daughters Anna (Andre) and Becky (and Randy 
DeWitt) and grandson James (and Tasibah Carrillo) and great 
grand-daughters Juniper, and Scarlett (Carrillo) have many memories of 
fun times with family on their property. Jean’s children and their 
spouses John and Lena Pittman, Jim and Tana Pittman, Jeri and Ken 
Puccio, Tammy and Chris Rouse, and Russell and Trish Pittman and their 
children and grandchildren also enjoyed their visits and fun at “Grandma
 and Grandpa’s” house.&nbsp; Mel and Jean always welcomed their extended 
family with a warm meal and an offer for off road adventures, hikes, 
sledding or impromptu trips to the Grand Canyon.&nbsp; We all loved these 
adventures as well as our times together at home working on a puzzle, 
watching Diamondbacks or Suns games, or enjoying the view of the sun 
setting over the mountains.&nbsp;Other people’s cast off “junk” often became “recyclables” to Mel. He 
could fix almost anything and gave new life to any number of objects by 
recycling/welding/laser cutting found metal objects into&nbsp; bicycles, 
toys, yard art, and statues.Mel’s family will always remember him for the mischievous twinkle in 
his eye, humor, warm hugs, common sense approach to life, numerous 
stories, love of the outdoors, and ability to take a nap almost 
anywhere.Mel is survived by Jean, her children and spouses, his daughters Anna
 and Becky, sisters Melva and Aleta, brother Gilbert, and numerous 
grandchildren. Mel was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Don 
and Morris, sister Lucille and beloved grandchildren Becky and Harley 
Pittman.As Jean has often said, Mel was “a good Christian man” who loved her 
dearly. His family and loved ones were the light of his life.&nbsp; We have 
had the benefit of feeling the unwavering support of his love and pride 
and the numerous spoken and unspoken lessons that he taught us.&nbsp; He will
 be missed.&nbsp;Mel’s celebration of life will be held on a future date once the family has determined the best timing to gather.&nbsp;

Melvin Dean Hamilton

Clayton Keith Huck, age 97, of Ellis, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Homestead of Hays.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the Ellis United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis.

Visitation will be Wednesday 10 AM until service time at the church.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Ellis United Methodist Church.

Condolences may be left on Clayton's tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>. Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679335608687.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Clayton Keith Huck, age 97, of Ellis, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Homestead of Hays.Funeral services will be 11 AM Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the Ellis United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis.Visitation will be Wednesday 10 AM until service time at the church.Memorial contributions are suggested to the Ellis United Methodist Church.Condolences may be left on Clayton's tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>. Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.A full obituary is pending.

Clayton Keith Huck

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

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

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679334072370.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Guy "Nick" Earl Ortiz passed away on Friday, 
March 17, 2023, at the Phillips County Hospital at the age of 56.Nick was born on November 20, 1966, son of Jose Ortiz and Peggy Winters.He is preceded in death by his mother Peggy.&nbsp;Nick is survived by his son Nicholas Ortiz of Phillipsburg, sister 
Sandra Molnar, and brothers Dan Wilfong of Plainfield, Connecticut, and 
Randy Ortiz of Connecticut.&nbsp;Cremation was planned.

Nick Earl Ortiz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679331681251.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Wayne Joseph Armbrister, 71, of Burlington, Colorado, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Wayne was born July 16,1951, in Hays, Kansas, to Joseph and Martha (Keller) Armbrister.Wayne spent his childhood and adolescence in Ellis and Rooks counties, attending school in Zurich and Palco. He learned to farm from his dad, Joe, while tending the family’s land. He enjoyed spending time with his cousins and his sister, Donna (Armbrister) Benoit. Wayne graduated from Palco High School in 1969 and attended Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland, where he learned carpentry.Wayne married Terry Billenwillms in 1972. She and their unborn child preceded him in death in 1974. In 1978, he married Terrill Bartels of Burlington, Colorado. While living in Zurich, they had three children, Jonathan Armbrister in 1979, Haley Armbrister in 1982 and Molly Armbrister in 1988. Wayne and his family moved to Colorado in 1989 and settled in Burlington. They later divorced.While living in Burlington, Wayne became well-known in the community as a talented carpenter and hard-working farmer. He built homes and completed renovations for countless families in the area and made friends wherever he went. An active member of First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Wayne served several terms as president of the church council and led the effort to finance and build a new church for the congregation in the late 1990s.In 2004, Wayne married Kimberly Whipple, and together the couple built a successful carpentry business. They also volunteered to operate the First St. Paul’s food booth, raising money for the church, and operated Red Cross shelters in Burlington, offering food and shelter to travelers stranded in town during inclement weather.In addition to farming and carpentry, Wayne enjoyed playing and watching sports, especially baseball, watching Western movies, gardening and spending time with his wife, kids and grandkids.Wayne is survived by his children, Jon Armbrister of O’Fallon, MO, Haley Armbrister of Alamosa, CO, and Molly Armbrister of Windsor, CO; step-children, Brad (Amanda) Whipple of Virginia, and Stephanie (Bob) Miller of Casper, WY; grandchildren Tyler and Sophia Armbrister and Hannah Leiker; and sister Donna (Tom) Benoit.He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Martha; siblings, Jeanette, Jean, Darrell and Wilma; and wives Terry and Kim.A visitation will be held Monday, March 20, from 6 PM to 8 PM CT. with a prayer service at 8 PM all at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.Funeral services will be held at 10 AM CT Tuesday, March 21, at St. John Lutheran Church in Ellis.Additional visitation will be 3 PM – 4 PM MT at First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Burlington, CO, followed by a short graveside service and burial at Fairview Cemetery.Memorial contributions are suggested to St. John Lutheran Church flooring repair project.Condolences may be left on Wayne's tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Wayne Joseph Armbrister

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

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

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

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

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

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

Neil Lynn Carstens

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fostine Kay Gardner

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

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679325038255.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Margaret “Peggy” Jane Muehlenkamp, 85, of Oakley, died Thursday, March 
16, 2023, at Hays Medical Center. She was born on July 1, 1937, in Hays,
 to James and Orpha (Mountford) Moss. Margaret enjoyed reading the Bible
 and was a member of the Mormon Church and later joined the Catholic 
Church. In her free time, she enjoyed sewing, cooking, shopping and 
especially spending time with her children and grandchildren. On May 1, 
1992, she married Lawrence Muehlenkamp. 
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Johnny Moss, 
Earl Moss and Esther Woofter and grandchildren, Mitchell Ottley, Lancy 
Heady and Matthew Patton. 
She is survived by her husband Lawrence; children, Penny (Bob) Ottley, 
Rhonda Litton, Karin (Todd) Good, Kyle (Lori) Litton, Kurt (Jewel) 
Litton, Marcie (Blake) Heady and Lonnie (Denise) Litton; 35 
grandchildren; 63 great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren and
 sisters-in-law, Opal Moss, Fern Ottley, Verna Wright, Mary Alice Gibson
 and Margie Brown. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Baalmann Mortuary, 
Oakley, with a Vigil at 6:00 p.m. and a Mormon service at 6:30 p.m. 
Funeral Mass is at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 20, 2023, at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Oakley, with burial in the church cemetery. Memorials 
may be made to St. Joseph School or The Church of Jesus Christ of 
Latter-day Saints, Colby and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 
391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Margaret 'Peggy' Jane Muehlenkamp

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

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

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

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

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

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

Franklin A. Callaway

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679266530479.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Arthur “Art” Leiker, 92, died Friday, March 17, 2023, at St. Catherine 
Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. He was born September 19, 1930, in 
Collyer, Kansas, the son of Adolph &amp; Margaret (Braun) Leiker. 
 Art moved with his family to Garden City in 1934, where he grew up 
on a sugar beet farm north of Holcomb, Kansas. He attended St. Mary 
Catholic School and Holcomb schools where he graduated from high school.
 After school hours, Art went to work at the Company’s Sugar Factory 
until he entered the service. He served 18 months in the United States 
Army and 3 years active in the Army Reserves. After active duty in the 
service, Art returned to Garden City and worked for the Garden City 
Company. He retired after 33 years as a Farm Maintenance 
Superintendent. 
 On May 16, 1955, he married Joan Cason in Garden City. Art was a 
member of St. Mary Catholic Church, a life member of the Knights of 
Columbus #2795, member of the American Legion, Harry H. Renick Post #9, 
the APS Stamp Association, and numerous coin associations. He enjoyed 
spending his time going to antique auctions and collecting coins and 
stamps. 
 Survivors include a son John Leiker of Garden City; a daughter 
Karen Wells of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, a brother James Leiker of Scott, 
Louisiana; 6 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Art is preceded 
in death by his wife Joan who died on October 15, 2006. He is also 
preceded in death by his parents; a daughter Cynthia Romero; a sister 
Esther Smith; a brother Otto Leiker; and a grandson Arthur Romero. 
 A Knights of Columbus Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on 
Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. 
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 23, at St. 
Mary Catholic Church in Garden City with Fr. Jacob Schneider as 
Celebrant. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City 
with military graveside rites conducted by the Kansas Army National 
Guard Honor Guard. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on 
Wednesday at Garnand Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials given 
to St. Mary Catholic Church or to Wounded Warriors, both in care of the 
funeral home. Condolences may be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Arthur 'Art' Leiker

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

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

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

Frances Witt

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

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

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

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

Mason Givens

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679244837295.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>January 4, 1933
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 March 13, 2023An obituary and services are pending with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ruffnerwakelin.com/obituaries/Lee-Roy-Denning?obId=27500112#/celebrationWall">Ruffner-Wakelin Funeral Homes and Crematory</a>, Prescott, Ariz.

Lee Roy Denning

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679244699462.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Caiden Matthew West, age 16, of Hays, Kansas, passed away March 12, 2023. &nbsp; Services are pending and will be announced by Keithley Funeral Homesand Crematory-Brock’s Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays, Kansas. Condolences may be left by guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Caiden Matthew West

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679244597696.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Sally “Sara” Stansbury, age 86, of Hays, Kansas, passed away 
peacefully on March 15, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born 
on October 8, 1936, the daughter of William and Myrtle (Buffon) Austin 
in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas.She attended the 
Cottonwood Falls public schools and upon graduation&nbsp;from high school, 
Sally enrolled at Kansas State Teachers College in&nbsp;Emporia to begin work
 on requirements for a degree in education.&nbsp;After one year, Sally 
transferred to Washburn University in Topeka&nbsp;where she completed degree 
requirements and graduated in the spring&nbsp;of 1958. She was involved in 
several activities at Washburn and became&nbsp;a member of the Alpha Phi 
sorority.On June 28, 1958, she was united in marriage 
to James Stansbury, whom she met at Washburn. They then moved to Ellis, 
Kansas where Jim had been hired for a teaching and coaching position in 
the Ellis public school system. After 8 years, they moved to Hays when 
Jim was selected for an instructor’s position on the Fort Hays State 
University College of Education faculty.Sally enjoyed 
life in Hays. She was an active member of the First&nbsp;Presbyterian Church,
 serving one 3-year term on the Session and a&nbsp;number of years as the 
church’s part time secretary. She was very&nbsp;proud of her membership in 
the Daughters of the American Revolution&nbsp;and was an active member of 
this organization as well as in the PEO.&nbsp;She also served several years 
as a part time secretary for the Ellis&nbsp;County Historical Society. 
Sally’s favorite leisure time activity was&nbsp;playing bridge and she was a 
member of a number of local bridge clubs&nbsp;over the years. She also 
enjoyed the numerous bus tours that she, Jim&nbsp;Chuck, Jerri, and Tom took 
after Jim retired.She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Patti and brother, Bill.Sally
 is survived by her husband Jim, daughter Jerri Black (Terry Tavis), Son 
Bill (Lori), Chuck, and grandson Tom Black (Erica), Jim’s&nbsp;brother Gary 
Stansbury (Pat) and numerous nieces and nephews.Services
 will be announced at a later date under the direction of 
Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.In
 lieu of flowers, memorials for Sally are suggested to the First 
Presbyterian Church, DSNWK, or the Arc Park. Contributions made payable 
to the organization of your choice may be sent in care of Keithley 
Funeral Homes PO Box 86 Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Sally 'Sara' Stansbury

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

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

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

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679240089838.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Gerald Raymond Zorn, 88, passed away March 18, 2023, at his home in 
Great Bend. He was born on July 24, 1934, on the farm near Odin, to Fred
 &amp; Anna (Kirmer) Zorn. He married Loretta Soellner on April 18, 
1959, at St. Peters Catholic Church in Willowdale, Kan.A longtime Great Bend resident, Gerald was a farmer and worked as a 
shipping supervisor at Great Bend Manufacturing having retired in 1999 
after 35 years. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick
 Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #862, VFW Post #3111 and 
American Legion Post #180. He enjoyed fellowship and dinner with his 
close friends at the American Legion and polka dancing, as well as 
having led many Grand Marches at weddings over the years. Gerald was a 
veteran of the United States Army, having been stationed in Germany.Survivors include, his wife, Loretta of the home; a son, Brian Zorn 
(Linda Judge) of Fort Collins, Colo.; a daughter, Jane Potera (Stanley) 
of Great Bend; a sister, Helen Holiday of Inman; three sisters in law, 
Emily Zorn and Lea Zorn; and five grandchildren, Christopher Zorn, Amber
 Zorn, Becky Holt (David), Abbey Zorn and Spencer Zorn. He was preceded 
in death by his parents; a son, Kevin Zorn; seven brothers, Frank Zorn, 
Leonard Zorn, Bernard Zorn, Elmer Zorn, Alvin Zorn, Edwin Zorn, and 
Richard Zorn; and four sisters, Margaret Steiner, Matilda “Tillie” 
Schremmer, Eleanor Hickel and Marion Schroeder.Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 22, 
2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service and Knights of Columbus
 rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 
a.m., Thursday, March 23, 2023, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great 
Bend, with Father Aneesh Parappattu presiding. &nbsp;Interment will be in the
 Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the Heartland 
Cancer Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Gerald Raymond Zorn

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

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

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679239894290.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Wayne Joseph Armbrister, 71, of Burlington, Colorado, passed away 
Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp;Visitation
 will be held Monday, March 20, from 6 PM to 8 PM CT. with a prayer 
service at 8 PM all at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 
67637.Funeral services will be held at 10 AM CT Tuesday, March 21, at St. John Lutheran Church in Ellis.Additional
 visitation will be Tuesday 3 PM – 4 PM MT at First St. Paul’s Lutheran 
Church in Burlington, CO, followed by a short graveside service and 
burial at Fairview Cemetery.Memorial contributions are suggested to St. John Lutheran Church flooring repair project.Condolences may be shared by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jerry Kirk Liester

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

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

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

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


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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679170866348.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Leo Dean Radenberg, 91, passed away March 17, 2023, at Medicalodges 
of Great Bend. He was born July 30, 1931, in Claflin, to Paul &amp; Rose
 (Miller) Radenberg. He married Patsy Dell Scott on May 21, 1955, in 
Great Bend. She died on May 18, 2018.A longtime area resident, Leo worked in facility maintenance at 
Marlette Homes and the Central Kansas Public Library. He enjoyed 
mechanic work, plumbing and carpentry, as well as gardening. Leo tried 
to pass these and other basic life skills on to his family.Survivors include, a son, Terry Radenberg (Kyle) of Great Bend; a 
daughter, Laree Hinman (David) of Hoisington; three grandchildren, Taryn
 Mitchell (Jack), Gannon Radenberg and (fianceé Brooke Oleson) and 
Steven Hinman (Sarah); and three great grandchildren, Jackson Hinman, 
Kathryn Titsworth and Emersyn Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his 
parents; his wife, Patsy Radenberg; two brothers, Marvin Radenberg and 
Albert Radenberg; and a sister, Vivian Grossardt.Memorial Graveside Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, 
March 25, 2023, at the Great Bend Cemetery with Chaplain Jeffrey Owen 
presiding and Military Rites conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. 
Memorials have been designated to DAV or Golden Belt Humane Society, in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Leo Dean Radenberg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679170779697.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Rocky L. Yoder, 68, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.Rocky was born November 17, 1954, in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado .&nbsp; He 
was one of five children born to Wilbur and Phyllis (Bedker) Yoder.&nbsp; At 
the age of 12 he started working in construction with his father.&nbsp; At 
16, he worked at Jerrys Texaco Station changing tires and assisting with
 the pumps.&nbsp; In high school he became interested in Rodeo bull riding.&nbsp; 
He graduated from Littleton High School.&nbsp; He then attended two years at 
Sterling College before he started working at the Arabian Horse Registry
 in Illinois.&nbsp; Later he returned to college and got a Degree in 
Agriculture Science.&nbsp; He moved to Russell, Kansas, in 2004.Rocky was united in marriage to Brenda Schmidtberger on October 1, 2011 in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; They made their home in Russell.Rocky worked at the Land O Lakes where he did the rations for cattle 
feed.&nbsp; He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Russell and St. 
Fidelis Catholic Church in Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; He was known for his 
artistic wood carvings and had Art shows at the Deines Cultural Center 
and the 4-H Building in Russell.Rocky’s surviving family include his wife of 11 years, Brenda of the 
home; two brothers, Larry Yoder (Karen) of Hugoton, Kansas and Randy 
Yoder (Shelley) of Wauneta, Nebraska; sister, Nancy Noble (Steve) of 
Lincoln, Nebraska; and many nieces and nephews and friends.Rocky was preceded in death by his parents and sister Melody Burr.Celebration of Rocky’s Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 
21, 2023, at St. John Lutheran Church of Russell.&nbsp; Cremation has taken 
place. Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is
 in charge of these arrangements.

Obituaries