Jolene Marie Augustine, age 72, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney, KS. 

  Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, is overseeing arrangements.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Jolene Marie Augustine, age 72, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney, KS. Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, is overseeing arrangements.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Jolene Marie Augustine

Paul J. Stanton, 89, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away on March 8, 2023.&nbsp; 
Paul was born in WaKeeney on July 8, 1933, to James and Eleanor (Robben)
 Stanton. He graduated from Trego Community High School in 1951.

Paul went on to serve in the United States Navy, for which he was very proud.&nbsp; He travelled to many places during his service.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On November 10, 1962, Paul was united in marriage to Martina Rohr at 
Christ the King Catholic Church in WaKeeney.&nbsp; They were blessed with and
 raised four children at their home in WaKeeney which Paul built.&nbsp; He 
felt his most important job was providing for his family and being a 
good husband and father. During his 40-plus year working career, Paul 
worked for KDOT, Abercrombie and QuinStar. He enjoyed tackling projects 
that seemed impossible to most, spending time with friends at the coffee
 shop and travelling with his family; but what he really enjoyed most 
was spoiling his grandchildren and his four-legged friends he called his
 “Sheppies”.&nbsp; During his retirement years, he never missed “The Price is
 Right”.&nbsp; He and Martina enjoyed going gambling whenever they had the 
opportunity, and he loved scratching lottery tickets.

Paul is survived by his wife Martina of the home, children Tim 
(Melissa) Stanton of Ellis and their children Logan and Jessie; Terry 
(Shelly) Stanton of Larned and their children Kyle and Zachary; Troy 
(Chrissy) Stanton of Hays and their children Sonya, Ethan, Madison and 
Connor; and Tammy (Trevor) Hallagin of WaKeeney and their daughter 
Kristi (Joe) Wood and two great-grandchildren Lily &amp; Sophie Wood.&nbsp; 
He is also survived by his brother Francis Stanton of Denver, CO.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Paul was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 on Friday, March 17th, at Christ
 the King Catholic Church in WaKeeney, KS. Burial will follow at Kansas 
Veterans' Cemetery in WaKeeney.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 16th, from 5 to 7 at Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney.

In lieu of flowers (if desired), memorial contributions are suggested
 to&nbsp;the Humane Society of the High Plains, Hays, KS or the American 
Legion. Post 301, Grainfield, KS.&nbsp; Donations may be sent to Schmitt 
Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS.

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 </figure>Paul J. Stanton, 89, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away on March 8, 2023.&nbsp; 
Paul was born in WaKeeney on July 8, 1933, to James and Eleanor (Robben)
 Stanton. He graduated from Trego Community High School in 1951.Paul went on to serve in the United States Navy, for which he was very proud.&nbsp; He travelled to many places during his service.&nbsp;&nbsp;On November 10, 1962, Paul was united in marriage to Martina Rohr at 
Christ the King Catholic Church in WaKeeney.&nbsp; They were blessed with and
 raised four children at their home in WaKeeney which Paul built.&nbsp; He 
felt his most important job was providing for his family and being a 
good husband and father. During his 40-plus year working career, Paul 
worked for KDOT, Abercrombie and QuinStar. He enjoyed tackling projects 
that seemed impossible to most, spending time with friends at the coffee
 shop and travelling with his family; but what he really enjoyed most 
was spoiling his grandchildren and his four-legged friends he called his
 “Sheppies”.&nbsp; During his retirement years, he never missed “The Price is
 Right”.&nbsp; He and Martina enjoyed going gambling whenever they had the 
opportunity, and he loved scratching lottery tickets.Paul is survived by his wife Martina of the home, children Tim 
(Melissa) Stanton of Ellis and their children Logan and Jessie; Terry 
(Shelly) Stanton of Larned and their children Kyle and Zachary; Troy 
(Chrissy) Stanton of Hays and their children Sonya, Ethan, Madison and 
Connor; and Tammy (Trevor) Hallagin of WaKeeney and their daughter 
Kristi (Joe) Wood and two great-grandchildren Lily &amp; Sophie Wood.&nbsp; 
He is also survived by his brother Francis Stanton of Denver, CO.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Paul was preceded in death by his parents.Funeral service will be held at 10:30 on Friday, March 17th, at Christ
 the King Catholic Church in WaKeeney, KS. Burial will follow at Kansas 
Veterans' Cemetery in WaKeeney.Visitation will be Thursday, March 16th, from 5 to 7 at Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney.In lieu of flowers (if desired), memorial contributions are suggested
 to&nbsp;the Humane Society of the High Plains, Hays, KS or the American 
Legion. Post 301, Grainfield, KS.&nbsp; Donations may be sent to Schmitt 
Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS.

Paul J. Stanton

Janis Conine (Sculley) died on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Lane County 
Hospital with family and friends by her side. She was born on June 7, 
1947, at Grisell Memorial Hospital in Ransom, KS. She was the daughter of
 John and Esther Sculley (Knauf). She married Ed Conine on August 6, 
1963, at Beeler, KS. They will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary 
this year together. 
Janis worked as a seamstress for several years when her children were 
young. Later on, she worked at Dighton Grade School as a para teacher. 
In the spring of 1983 she started working at the First National Bank of 
Dighton, where she retired after 30 years of service as head teller. 
After retirement, Janis and Ed enjoyed traveling, camping and fishing 
with family and friends. They enjoyed riding their Harley’s and went on 
several road trips with friends. Janis’s interests and hobbies included 
fishing, golfing, bowling, camping, sewing, quilting, woodworking, 
baking and bird watching. She enjoyed playing cards with the women’s 
group in Dighton, meeting for coffee in the mornings and beverages in 
the evenings to visit with friends. In the early 1980s, Janis took an 
advanced cake decorating course and after that went on to make many 
birthday, wedding and anniversary cakes for family and friends. She 
recently took a woodworking class at Garden City Community College and 
from that built several of her great-grandkids' wooden babydoll cradles.
 It’s almost impossible to know how many quilts she made over the years 
that her family will cherish forever. 
She is survived by her children, 2 Daughters- Sheila and Roger Scheib of
 Liberal, Shari and Mike Lake of Salina and Son- Aaron and Lisa Conine 
of Dighton. 1 Brother- Max Sculley &amp; Jeanne of Coppell, TX, 10 
Grandchildren and 19 Great-Grandchildren. 
She is preceded in death by her husband, parents as well as many aunts and uncles. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Tuesday at United Methodist Church 
in Dighton with Rev A. G. Turner and Rev Julie King Dye officiating. 
Burial will be in Dighton Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call from Noon
 to 8:00 PM Monday at Boomhower Funeral Home in Dighton.

 Memorials are 
suggested to United Methodist Church or JOY Center in care of Boomhower 
Funeral Home.  Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.

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 </figure>Janis Conine (Sculley) died on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Lane County 
Hospital with family and friends by her side. She was born on June 7, 
1947, at Grisell Memorial Hospital in Ransom, KS. She was the daughter of
 John and Esther Sculley (Knauf). She married Ed Conine on August 6, 
1963, at Beeler, KS. They will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary 
this year together. 
Janis worked as a seamstress for several years when her children were 
young. Later on, she worked at Dighton Grade School as a para teacher. 
In the spring of 1983 she started working at the First National Bank of 
Dighton, where she retired after 30 years of service as head teller. 
After retirement, Janis and Ed enjoyed traveling, camping and fishing 
with family and friends. They enjoyed riding their Harley’s and went on 
several road trips with friends. Janis’s interests and hobbies included 
fishing, golfing, bowling, camping, sewing, quilting, woodworking, 
baking and bird watching. She enjoyed playing cards with the women’s 
group in Dighton, meeting for coffee in the mornings and beverages in 
the evenings to visit with friends. In the early 1980s, Janis took an 
advanced cake decorating course and after that went on to make many 
birthday, wedding and anniversary cakes for family and friends. She 
recently took a woodworking class at Garden City Community College and 
from that built several of her great-grandkids' wooden babydoll cradles.
 It’s almost impossible to know how many quilts she made over the years 
that her family will cherish forever. 
She is survived by her children, 2 Daughters- Sheila and Roger Scheib of
 Liberal, Shari and Mike Lake of Salina and Son- Aaron and Lisa Conine 
of Dighton. 1 Brother- Max Sculley &amp; Jeanne of Coppell, TX, 10 
Grandchildren and 19 Great-Grandchildren. 
She is preceded in death by her husband, parents as well as many aunts and uncles. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Tuesday at United Methodist Church 
in Dighton with Rev A. G. Turner and Rev Julie King Dye officiating. 
Burial will be in Dighton Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call from Noon
 to 8:00 PM Monday at Boomhower Funeral Home in Dighton. Memorials are 
suggested to United Methodist Church or JOY Center in care of Boomhower 
Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.

Janis Conine (Sculley)

Saturday, April 20th, 1957-Friday, March 10th, 2023

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Saturday, April 20th, 1957-Friday, March 10th, 2023An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Michael D. Eatherly

John Patrick “Pat” Greenleaf, 70, died March 7, 2023, at Wesley Medical 
Center, Wichita, Kansas. He was born March 7, 1953, in Pratt, Kansas, the
 son of James O. and Ruth (Huffman) Greenleaf. 
Known for his patience, humility, and hard work, Pat developed this 
character alongside his dad and brother on a ranch in Kiowa County. Pat 
had a God-given ability to work with horses and cattle and grew up 
loving the land of Kansas. Following High School in 1971, Pat enjoyed 
time in Manhattan getting his bachelor’s degree at Kansas State 
University and was a proud member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. 
On November 5, 1977, Pat married Donna Boyle who was his life partner in
 serving people, and with whom he enjoyed traveling and cherishing the 
role of “Grampie” in his last decade of life. Pat and Donna raised their
 twin boys, Justin and Jared, on the ranch during the early years of 
their marriage and parenting. Pat later returned to school and became a 
registered nurse (RN). While continuing to take care of cattle in 
various capacities, Pat also worked as an RN at Kiowa County Memorial 
Hospital and Pratt Regional Medical Center until the week before his 
death. 
A nearly lifetime Greensburg resident, Pat invested in Kiowa county as a
 rancher, nurse, member of the First United Methodist Church, and 
conservation district board member. In his quiet and dependable way, Pat
 deeply loved and cared for the people, land, and animals God allowed 
him to steward while on earth. 
Survivors include his wife Donna, two sons Justin (wife Pam) Greenleaf 
of Hays, Kansas and Jared (wife Amanda) of Kansas City, Kansas, four 
grandchildren Alexander, Elena, Andrew, and Anthony Greenleaf of Hays, a
 sister-in-law Sue Greenleaf of Greensburg, two nephews and a niece and 
their families, and many friends whom he considered as family. He was 
preceded in death by his parents and his brother Jim Greenleaf. 
A graveside service honoring Pat’s life will be held in Fairview 
Cemetery, Greensburg on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 2pm with Pastor 
Dave Mealiff presiding. 
Memorials are suggested to Pratt Regional Medical Center, Kiowa County 
Memorial Hospital, or First United Methodist Church of Greensburg in 
care of Fleener Funeral Home, PO Box 41, Greensburg, KS 67054.

John Patrick “Pat” Greenleaf, 70, died March 7, 2023, at Wesley Medical 
Center, Wichita, Kansas. He was born March 7, 1953, in Pratt, Kansas, the
 son of James O. and Ruth (Huffman) Greenleaf. 
Known for his patience, humility, and hard work, Pat developed this 
character alongside his dad and brother on a ranch in Kiowa County. Pat 
had a God-given ability to work with horses and cattle and grew up 
loving the land of Kansas. Following High School in 1971, Pat enjoyed 
time in Manhattan getting his bachelor’s degree at Kansas State 
University and was a proud member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. 
On November 5, 1977, Pat married Donna Boyle who was his life partner in
 serving people, and with whom he enjoyed traveling and cherishing the 
role of “Grampie” in his last decade of life. Pat and Donna raised their
 twin boys, Justin and Jared, on the ranch during the early years of 
their marriage and parenting. Pat later returned to school and became a 
registered nurse (RN). While continuing to take care of cattle in 
various capacities, Pat also worked as an RN at Kiowa County Memorial 
Hospital and Pratt Regional Medical Center until the week before his 
death. 
A nearly lifetime Greensburg resident, Pat invested in Kiowa county as a
 rancher, nurse, member of the First United Methodist Church, and 
conservation district board member. In his quiet and dependable way, Pat
 deeply loved and cared for the people, land, and animals God allowed 
him to steward while on earth. 
Survivors include his wife Donna, two sons Justin (wife Pam) Greenleaf 
of Hays, Kansas and Jared (wife Amanda) of Kansas City, Kansas, four 
grandchildren Alexander, Elena, Andrew, and Anthony Greenleaf of Hays, a
 sister-in-law Sue Greenleaf of Greensburg, two nephews and a niece and 
their families, and many friends whom he considered as family. He was 
preceded in death by his parents and his brother Jim Greenleaf. 
A graveside service honoring Pat’s life will be held in Fairview 
Cemetery, Greensburg on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 2pm with Pastor 
Dave Mealiff presiding. 
Memorials are suggested to Pratt Regional Medical Center, Kiowa County 
Memorial Hospital, or First United Methodist Church of Greensburg in 
care of Fleener Funeral Home, PO Box 41, Greensburg, KS 67054.

John Patrick 'Pat' Greenleaf

Joseph Edward Scarry&nbsp;was born to Mary (Cook) and Fred Scarry, Jan. 
29, 1944, in Dunbar, PA. In the 1950s, Howard, Julia Whipkey and their 
children became Joseph’s family after his mother died.

Joseph
 entered Franciscan formation in 1965 from Immaculate Conception Church 
in Connellsville, PA, and became Br. Benignus making his final 
profession August 23, 1970, as a Capuchin Franciscan friar.  In 1972 
Benignus earned his AA in accounting at Strayer College, Washington, 
D.C.

Benignus’ vocation led him west from Washington, 
D.C. to Hays, KS in 1977 where he served in numerous roles at St. Joseph
 Church and TMP-Marian High School. Onto St. Louis, MO in 1988, and back
 to Kansas in 1990 to renovate an Old West Lawrence house to become a 
new friary. Benignus lived and worked in Lawrence until 1999 doing 
maintenance for the friars, many friends, neighbors, as well as building
 homes as a general contractor and executive board member for Habitat 
for Humanity. In 1999, Benignus went on to more building projects in 
East St. Louis and The Family Center, to Denver and Colorado Springs, 
ever ministering to the poor, cooking for his fellow friars, and doing 
maintenance wherever he went.

Settling in Topeka, KS, 
in 2016, Joseph enjoyed good friends working at Menard’s and (along with
 his beloved dachshund, Charlie) frequenting Topeka’s dog parks.

Surviving
 Joseph are his sister, Carol Parise, and his Whipkey family members, 
Mark, Patty, Sherm, Patty, Joel, Marilyn, Paul, Jean, Anne, and Mary, as
 well as too many friends and friars to name. May Joseph continue to 
build the Kingdom!

Graveside services and inurnment 
will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, March 13, 2023. At the St. Fidelis 
Cemetery, Victoria. Kansas with Father Curtis Carlson O.F.M. Cap. 
officiating.

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

Condolences may be left on his tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

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 </figure>Joseph Edward Scarry&nbsp;was born to Mary (Cook) and Fred Scarry, Jan. 
29, 1944, in Dunbar, PA. In the 1950s, Howard, Julia Whipkey and their 
children became Joseph’s family after his mother died.Joseph
 entered Franciscan formation in 1965 from Immaculate Conception Church 
in Connellsville, PA, and became Br. Benignus making his final 
profession August 23, 1970, as a Capuchin Franciscan friar. In 1972 
Benignus earned his AA in accounting at Strayer College, Washington, 
D.C.Benignus’ vocation led him west from Washington, 
D.C. to Hays, KS in 1977 where he served in numerous roles at St. Joseph
 Church and TMP-Marian High School. Onto St. Louis, MO in 1988, and back
 to Kansas in 1990 to renovate an Old West Lawrence house to become a 
new friary. Benignus lived and worked in Lawrence until 1999 doing 
maintenance for the friars, many friends, neighbors, as well as building
 homes as a general contractor and executive board member for Habitat 
for Humanity. In 1999, Benignus went on to more building projects in 
East St. Louis and The Family Center, to Denver and Colorado Springs, 
ever ministering to the poor, cooking for his fellow friars, and doing 
maintenance wherever he went.Settling in Topeka, KS, 
in 2016, Joseph enjoyed good friends working at Menard’s and (along with
 his beloved dachshund, Charlie) frequenting Topeka’s dog parks.Surviving
 Joseph are his sister, Carol Parise, and his Whipkey family members, 
Mark, Patty, Sherm, Patty, Joel, Marilyn, Paul, Jean, Anne, and Mary, as
 well as too many friends and friars to name. May Joseph continue to 
build the Kingdom!Graveside services and inurnment 
will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, March 13, 2023. At the St. Fidelis 
Cemetery, Victoria. Kansas with Father Curtis Carlson O.F.M. Cap. 
officiating.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601Condolences may be left on his tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Joseph Edward Scarry

Effie Mae (Deaver) Clevenger left this world on March 9, 2023, after living a long life of 102 years, eight months and 9 days.

She was born June 28, 1920, in Meade, 
KS to L.E. (Ed) Deaver and Anna (Blau) Deaver, the fourth of ten 
children. Most of her early years were spent in Russell Springs, KS 
where she graduated with nine other classmates in 1938. She was briefly 
married and daughter, Barbara Ann Crowl, was born. She later moved to 
WaKeeney, KS and worked as a waitress, where she met John Thomas 
Clevenger, who had returned home from serving in World War II. They were
 married June 29, 1946. Her sisters, Aleen and Bernice were also married
 the same week! To this union, three children were born. They lived in a
 number of towns until Darrell started school, settling in Larned, KS. 
They moved to WaKeeney in 1960 to be closer to John’s parents.

Effie was a homemaker and excellent 
seamstress. She sewed most of her children’s clothes and many doll 
clothes. She especially enjoyed sewing dresses for her granddaughters 
and Kally always wanted a pocket! She began working outside the home by 
cleaning motel rooms for the Funk family at the Silver Lodge Motel and 
Travelodge. She later worked in the dietary department at Trego Lemke 
Hospital for a number of years. When she retired, she and John took many
 trips to national parks in the west. She took up counted cross stitch 
and plastic canvas crafts to make gifts for those she loved. She rarely 
forgot to send birthday, anniversary and holiday cards to her many 
friends and relatives and they often received one of her delicious 
homemade angel food cakes.

She loved visiting and having coffee 
with her friends after John passed in 2000. Her favorite outing was when
 her niece, Karlynn Fabrizius and friend, Edna Mae Deines, took her to 
Effie’s Place, a café in Rush Center, for one of her birthdays. When she
 turned 90, Dr. Lang told her she was so healthy and would live to be a 
100. She always did as he told her, and was determined to prove him 
right! She lived in her own home and drove her car until she was 95 and 
then moved to Trego Lemke Long Term Care, where she was lovingly cared 
for. She joined the Presbyterian Church during her residency.

Effie was preceded in death by her 
parents, husband, four sisters, four brothers, eldest daughter and her 
husband, one daughter-in-law, and one grandchild. She is survived by one
 sister, Bernice Straub, two brother-in laws, son Darrell (Mary Jo), 
their two children and six grandchildren, son Tom and his three 
stepchildren, five step grandchildren and three step 
great-grandchildren, daughter Laurie and her daughter and one 
grandchild, as well as Barbara’s five children and their children, as 
well as many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, KS, 
on Monday, March 13, 2023, at 10:30 am. Visitation will be prior to 
service from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Trego Hospital Endowment Foundation for Long Term Care.

Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th Street, WaKeeney, KS, 67672.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

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 </figure>Effie Mae (Deaver) Clevenger left this world on March 9, 2023, after living a long life of 102 years, eight months and 9 days.She was born June 28, 1920, in Meade, 
KS to L.E. (Ed) Deaver and Anna (Blau) Deaver, the fourth of ten 
children. Most of her early years were spent in Russell Springs, KS 
where she graduated with nine other classmates in 1938. She was briefly 
married and daughter, Barbara Ann Crowl, was born. She later moved to 
WaKeeney, KS and worked as a waitress, where she met John Thomas 
Clevenger, who had returned home from serving in World War II. They were
 married June 29, 1946. Her sisters, Aleen and Bernice were also married
 the same week! To this union, three children were born. They lived in a
 number of towns until Darrell started school, settling in Larned, KS. 
They moved to WaKeeney in 1960 to be closer to John’s parents.Effie was a homemaker and excellent 
seamstress. She sewed most of her children’s clothes and many doll 
clothes. She especially enjoyed sewing dresses for her granddaughters 
and Kally always wanted a pocket! She began working outside the home by 
cleaning motel rooms for the Funk family at the Silver Lodge Motel and 
Travelodge. She later worked in the dietary department at Trego Lemke 
Hospital for a number of years. When she retired, she and John took many
 trips to national parks in the west. She took up counted cross stitch 
and plastic canvas crafts to make gifts for those she loved. She rarely 
forgot to send birthday, anniversary and holiday cards to her many 
friends and relatives and they often received one of her delicious 
homemade angel food cakes.She loved visiting and having coffee 
with her friends after John passed in 2000. Her favorite outing was when
 her niece, Karlynn Fabrizius and friend, Edna Mae Deines, took her to 
Effie’s Place, a café in Rush Center, for one of her birthdays. When she
 turned 90, Dr. Lang told her she was so healthy and would live to be a 
100. She always did as he told her, and was determined to prove him 
right! She lived in her own home and drove her car until she was 95 and 
then moved to Trego Lemke Long Term Care, where she was lovingly cared 
for. She joined the Presbyterian Church during her residency.Effie was preceded in death by her 
parents, husband, four sisters, four brothers, eldest daughter and her 
husband, one daughter-in-law, and one grandchild. She is survived by one
 sister, Bernice Straub, two brother-in laws, son Darrell (Mary Jo), 
their two children and six grandchildren, son Tom and his three 
stepchildren, five step grandchildren and three step 
great-grandchildren, daughter Laurie and her daughter and one 
grandchild, as well as Barbara’s five children and their children, as 
well as many nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be held at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, KS, 
on Monday, March 13, 2023, at 10:30 am. Visitation will be prior to 
service from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Trego Hospital Endowment Foundation for Long Term Care.Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th Street, WaKeeney, KS, 67672.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

Effie Mae (Deaver) Clevenger 

Bonnie Jean Cram was born on October 22, 1926, at the farm of her 
parents, Lloyd and Ione Waters, nine miles south of St. Francis. She 
grew up there with her 2 older sisters, Janetta and Jeneva, her younger 
sister Dolly, and younger brother Fred. She attended Sunny Ridge rural 
country school and graduated from St. Francis High School in 1944. 
Earning money for college while working after high school, she attended 
Kansas State University during 1945-1946. 

She married Ernest R. Cram, 
known affectionately as Dick, on August 29, 1948, at the Methodist Church
 in St. Francis. They lived in Lawrence and Kansas City while Dick 
completed medical school at the University of Kansas in 1952. Bonnie 
attended Kansas City Art Institute during that time, until Richard, 
their first child, was born in 1953. The family moved to Denver, 
Colorado where daughter Ione was born in 1953. After Dick completed his 
military service at Westover Air Force Base in Massachusetts, the family
 moved back to St. Francis in 1954 where Dick started his medical 
practice. Bonnie and Dick had three more children in St. Francis: 
daughter Claudia born in 1955, son Ole born in 1962, and daughter Adele 
born in 1971.&nbsp;

Bonnie loved her life, family, faith, and community in St. Francis. 
She painted, sculpted, sang, acted, and wrote. She and Dick starred in 
several community theater productions, including Music Man, Dust on the 
Sunflowers, Hello Dolly, Taming of the Shrew, and Fiddler on the Roof. 
She encouraged all of her children to pursue their artistic passions, 
taking them to art, piano, and dance lessons. She saw St. Francis as a 
city of light. She became a founding member of the local arts 
organization, CC4C, supporting its many activities and exhibits.&nbsp;

Bonnie enjoyed many gourmet and international cooking, putting on 
elaborate dinners for her family and many friends. Sitting down to one 
of Bonnie's dinners in the "Green Room" was always a sublime experience.
 She always had cappuccino and freshly baked cinnamon rolls or scones 
ready in her kitchen for her many friends dropping by.&nbsp;

Bonnie and Dick loved flying in their Beechcraft airplane "Love Baby"
 on Wednesday afternoons. Bonnie enthusiastically signed up for flying 
lessons and even soloed, taking her co-pilot duties with Dick seriously.
 After their flying duties were over, Bonnie and Dick became dedicated 
golfers, hitting Riverside Golf Course almost daily.&nbsp;

Always interested in politics, Bonnie worked very actively in the 
Republican Party for many decades, beginning as Bob Dole's Cheyenne 
County campaign chair in 1960 for his first race for Congress and 
continuing through his political career. She arranged countless coffees 
for visiting Republican office seekers and elected officials.&nbsp;

Bonnie's faith could move mountains. She read the Bible daily, 
memorized scriptures, prayed, and enjoyed hosting a weekly Bible study 
group in her home. As a young girl, her dream was to become a missionary
 to China. Although she never made it to China, Bonnie served as a 
wonderful missionary to all who were fortunate enough to know her and 
experience her warmth.&nbsp;

Bonnie Cram passed away peacefully on March 8, 2023 in Ellis, Kansas 
surrounded by family. She is survived by her five children: Richard 
Lloyd Cram; Ione Beth Slattery and spouse Mike; Claudia Ray Bunker; Ole 
Robert Cram III and spouse Elinor; and Adele Elizabeth DeGood and spouse
 Darris. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren: Megan Elizabeth
 Comfoltey and spouse Nick; Julian Robert Bunker and spouse Maryah; Joel
 Michael Bunker; Shannon Michelle Moore and spouse Marissa; Hope Elena 
Cram; Grace Amelia Cram; Issac Richard Cram; Katy Jean Cram; Nya Joy 
Cram; Micah Robert Cram; Paige Elizabeth DeGood; Dawsen Dean DeGood; and
 Cora Jean DeGood. She has three great-grandchildren: Cyprian Michael 
Bunker, Lyla Elizabeth Comfoltey, and Edward Arche Comfoltey.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Francis United 
Methodist Church in St. Francis, Kansas; 202 on Washington Events 
Center; or&nbsp; Ellis Good Samaritan Society.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Bonnie Jean Cram was born on October 22, 1926, at the farm of her 
parents, Lloyd and Ione Waters, nine miles south of St. Francis. She 
grew up there with her 2 older sisters, Janetta and Jeneva, her younger 
sister Dolly, and younger brother Fred. She attended Sunny Ridge rural 
country school and graduated from St. Francis High School in 1944. 
Earning money for college while working after high school, she attended 
Kansas State University during 1945-1946. She married Ernest R. Cram, 
known affectionately as Dick, on August 29, 1948, at the Methodist Church
 in St. Francis. They lived in Lawrence and Kansas City while Dick 
completed medical school at the University of Kansas in 1952. Bonnie 
attended Kansas City Art Institute during that time, until Richard, 
their first child, was born in 1953. The family moved to Denver, 
Colorado where daughter Ione was born in 1953. After Dick completed his 
military service at Westover Air Force Base in Massachusetts, the family
 moved back to St. Francis in 1954 where Dick started his medical 
practice. Bonnie and Dick had three more children in St. Francis: 
daughter Claudia born in 1955, son Ole born in 1962, and daughter Adele 
born in 1971.&nbsp;Bonnie loved her life, family, faith, and community in St. Francis. 
She painted, sculpted, sang, acted, and wrote. She and Dick starred in 
several community theater productions, including Music Man, Dust on the 
Sunflowers, Hello Dolly, Taming of the Shrew, and Fiddler on the Roof. 
She encouraged all of her children to pursue their artistic passions, 
taking them to art, piano, and dance lessons. She saw St. Francis as a 
city of light. She became a founding member of the local arts 
organization, CC4C, supporting its many activities and exhibits.&nbsp;Bonnie enjoyed many gourmet and international cooking, putting on 
elaborate dinners for her family and many friends. Sitting down to one 
of Bonnie's dinners in the "Green Room" was always a sublime experience.
 She always had cappuccino and freshly baked cinnamon rolls or scones 
ready in her kitchen for her many friends dropping by.&nbsp;Bonnie and Dick loved flying in their Beechcraft airplane "Love Baby"
 on Wednesday afternoons. Bonnie enthusiastically signed up for flying 
lessons and even soloed, taking her co-pilot duties with Dick seriously.
 After their flying duties were over, Bonnie and Dick became dedicated 
golfers, hitting Riverside Golf Course almost daily.&nbsp;Always interested in politics, Bonnie worked very actively in the 
Republican Party for many decades, beginning as Bob Dole's Cheyenne 
County campaign chair in 1960 for his first race for Congress and 
continuing through his political career. She arranged countless coffees 
for visiting Republican office seekers and elected officials.&nbsp;Bonnie's faith could move mountains. She read the Bible daily, 
memorized scriptures, prayed, and enjoyed hosting a weekly Bible study 
group in her home. As a young girl, her dream was to become a missionary
 to China. Although she never made it to China, Bonnie served as a 
wonderful missionary to all who were fortunate enough to know her and 
experience her warmth.&nbsp;Bonnie Cram passed away peacefully on March 8, 2023 in Ellis, Kansas 
surrounded by family. She is survived by her five children: Richard 
Lloyd Cram; Ione Beth Slattery and spouse Mike; Claudia Ray Bunker; Ole 
Robert Cram III and spouse Elinor; and Adele Elizabeth DeGood and spouse
 Darris. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren: Megan Elizabeth
 Comfoltey and spouse Nick; Julian Robert Bunker and spouse Maryah; Joel
 Michael Bunker; Shannon Michelle Moore and spouse Marissa; Hope Elena 
Cram; Grace Amelia Cram; Issac Richard Cram; Katy Jean Cram; Nya Joy 
Cram; Micah Robert Cram; Paige Elizabeth DeGood; Dawsen Dean DeGood; and
 Cora Jean DeGood. She has three great-grandchildren: Cyprian Michael 
Bunker, Lyla Elizabeth Comfoltey, and Edward Arche Comfoltey.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Francis United 
Methodist Church in St. Francis, Kansas; 202 on Washington Events 
Center; or&nbsp; Ellis Good Samaritan Society.

Bonnie Jean Cram

Frank Joseph Leibham passed away in Arlington, TX on 7 March 2023, 
taking his last ambulance ride as a retired EMT. Viewing services will 
be held on Friday, March 17 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Schmitt Funeral Home 
in Quinter, KS. Funeral mass will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic 
Chuch in Collyer, KS, Father Charlie Steiner presiding on Saturday, 
March 18 at 10:30 a.m with interment following at St. Michael’s Catholic
 Cemetery.

Frank Leibham was the first child of three, born on 29th 
November 1935 in the Catholic village of Selz, South Russia (present day
 Limanskoje, Ukraine) to ethnic German parents, Josef and Emma (Scherr) 
Leibham. He spent his first 8 years growing up along the Black Sea in 
this German-Russian community before emigrating to West Germany.

Caught in the outbreak of WWII, Frank Leibham trekked with
 his family by covered wagon to Warthegau, German occupied Poland on 
25th March 1944. In September 1944 Frank’s father, Josef Leibham was 
drafted into the German Army and ended up a prisoner of war (POW) in 
Siberia, Russia. In February 1945 Frank emigrated with his mother, 
brother, Peter and aunt, Helena Leibham from Poland to Weenzen, 
Niedersachsen, Germany. While living in Germany, he attended school; 
delivered ice blocks by bicycle in exchange for cigarettes and ice 
cream; helped his mother in the sugar beet fields; and worked as a 
bricklayer apprentice.

Frank’s family could not afford to come on their own to 
the U.S., so the Catholic Church and family helped them. At the age of 
16 he immigrated with his mother and brother, Peter, on 26th December 
1951 aboard the General S. D. Sturgis traveled from Bremerhaven, Germany
 and arrived in New Orleans, LA. They traveled by train to Collyer, KS 
where they lived with his mother’s cousins, Bernard &amp; Edith Scherr, 
as indentured servants working on the Scherr farm. He attended the 2nd 
semester of 8th grade and his freshman year of high school in Collyer, 
KS before dropping out to help support his family.

Frank moved with his mother and brother to Quinter, KS in 
October 1954. He was drafted into the U.S. Armed Forces on 13th February
 1960 where he proudly served in the 4th Infantry Division while in boot
 camp and the 3rd Infantry Division during the remainder of the two 
years he served his country. He attained the rank of E-4 corporal and 
received an honorable discharge on 13 February 1962. On 12th March 1968 
he became a naturalized American citizen.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Frank was a car lover, who accelerated into adulthood 
racing them. His 1st car was a 1931 Ford Model A, which he bought for 
$25 in 1954. On 9th September 1961 in Collyer, KS he was united in 
marriage to Martha Ziegler at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. He welcomed
 four children and celebrated 61 years of marriage with his wife.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Frank had many professions during his life. In 1961 Frank 
Leibham began a career with Midwest Energy, after 36 years he retired as
 lineman in Quinter, KS. He was one of the original members of the 
Quinter Volunteer Ambulance Service formed in 1972 and was an active 
member until 2008. He served on the Quinter School Board for 8 years and
 the Quinter Volunteer Fire Department for 30 years, being Fire Chief 
from 1987 to 1991. He served on the Quinter City Council from 1995 to 
2001. He was named Quinter, KS Citizen of the Year in March 2000. In 
July 2008 Frank and his wife, Martha relocated to Arlington, TX to be 
near family.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Wendelin Josef 
Leibham (1942), maternal grandmother, Elisabeth (Schumacher) Scherr 
(1945), father, Josef Leibham (1985), mother, Emma (Scherr) Leibham 
(1996), and brother, Peter Joseph Leibham (2020).

He is survived by his wife, Martha; four children, Joseph 
(Linda) Leibham, Medicine Lodge, KS; James (Patricia) Leibham, 
Mansfield, TX; Judy (Doug) Ehrhardt, Arlington, TX; and Jeff (Janella) 
Leibham, Salina, KS. Thirteen grandchildren, J.J. Blackwill, Carroll, 
IA; Clancy Leibham, Garden Plains, KS; Roxie Ayres, Galva, KS; Kendra 
Rouse, Frisco, TX; Kristina Pavlovic, Salt Lake City, UT; Marty Leibham,
 Medicine Lodge, KS; Katie Kasdorf, Nashville, TN; Daniel Ehrhardt, 
stationed in Japan; Caleb Ayres, Salina, KS; Laura Landwehr, Sharon, KS;
 Nicole Johnson, Arlington, TX; Nathan Leibham, Medicine Lodge, KS; and 
James Leibham II, Mansfield, TX; and 20 (soon to be 23) great 
grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. All held him in the 
highest regard and loved him dearly.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heritage of Our 
Forefathers (St. Michael’s Church, Collyer, KS) or the Quinter Ambulance
 Service.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678488488325.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Frank Joseph Leibham passed away in Arlington, TX on 7 March 2023, 
taking his last ambulance ride as a retired EMT. Viewing services will 
be held on Friday, March 17 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Schmitt Funeral Home 
in Quinter, KS. Funeral mass will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic 
Chuch in Collyer, KS, Father Charlie Steiner presiding on Saturday, 
March 18 at 10:30 a.m with interment following at St. Michael’s Catholic
 Cemetery.Frank Leibham was the first child of three, born on 29th 
November 1935 in the Catholic village of Selz, South Russia (present day
 Limanskoje, Ukraine) to ethnic German parents, Josef and Emma (Scherr) 
Leibham. He spent his first 8 years growing up along the Black Sea in 
this German-Russian community before emigrating to West Germany.Caught in the outbreak of WWII, Frank Leibham trekked with
 his family by covered wagon to Warthegau, German occupied Poland on 
25th March 1944. In September 1944 Frank’s father, Josef Leibham was 
drafted into the German Army and ended up a prisoner of war (POW) in 
Siberia, Russia. In February 1945 Frank emigrated with his mother, 
brother, Peter and aunt, Helena Leibham from Poland to Weenzen, 
Niedersachsen, Germany. While living in Germany, he attended school; 
delivered ice blocks by bicycle in exchange for cigarettes and ice 
cream; helped his mother in the sugar beet fields; and worked as a 
bricklayer apprentice.Frank’s family could not afford to come on their own to 
the U.S., so the Catholic Church and family helped them. At the age of 
16 he immigrated with his mother and brother, Peter, on 26th December 
1951 aboard the General S. D. Sturgis traveled from Bremerhaven, Germany
 and arrived in New Orleans, LA. They traveled by train to Collyer, KS 
where they lived with his mother’s cousins, Bernard &amp; Edith Scherr, 
as indentured servants working on the Scherr farm. He attended the 2nd 
semester of 8th grade and his freshman year of high school in Collyer, 
KS before dropping out to help support his family.Frank moved with his mother and brother to Quinter, KS in 
October 1954. He was drafted into the U.S. Armed Forces on 13th February
 1960 where he proudly served in the 4th Infantry Division while in boot
 camp and the 3rd Infantry Division during the remainder of the two 
years he served his country. He attained the rank of E-4 corporal and 
received an honorable discharge on 13 February 1962. On 12th March 1968 
he became a naturalized American citizen.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Frank was a car lover, who accelerated into adulthood 
racing them. His 1st car was a 1931 Ford Model A, which he bought for 
$25 in 1954. On 9th September 1961 in Collyer, KS he was united in 
marriage to Martha Ziegler at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. He welcomed
 four children and celebrated 61 years of marriage with his wife.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Frank had many professions during his life. In 1961 Frank 
Leibham began a career with Midwest Energy, after 36 years he retired as
 lineman in Quinter, KS. He was one of the original members of the 
Quinter Volunteer Ambulance Service formed in 1972 and was an active 
member until 2008. He served on the Quinter School Board for 8 years and
 the Quinter Volunteer Fire Department for 30 years, being Fire Chief 
from 1987 to 1991. He served on the Quinter City Council from 1995 to 
2001. He was named Quinter, KS Citizen of the Year in March 2000. In 
July 2008 Frank and his wife, Martha relocated to Arlington, TX to be 
near family.He was preceded in death by his brother, Wendelin Josef 
Leibham (1942), maternal grandmother, Elisabeth (Schumacher) Scherr 
(1945), father, Josef Leibham (1985), mother, Emma (Scherr) Leibham 
(1996), and brother, Peter Joseph Leibham (2020).He is survived by his wife, Martha; four children, Joseph 
(Linda) Leibham, Medicine Lodge, KS; James (Patricia) Leibham, 
Mansfield, TX; Judy (Doug) Ehrhardt, Arlington, TX; and Jeff (Janella) 
Leibham, Salina, KS. Thirteen grandchildren, J.J. Blackwill, Carroll, 
IA; Clancy Leibham, Garden Plains, KS; Roxie Ayres, Galva, KS; Kendra 
Rouse, Frisco, TX; Kristina Pavlovic, Salt Lake City, UT; Marty Leibham,
 Medicine Lodge, KS; Katie Kasdorf, Nashville, TN; Daniel Ehrhardt, 
stationed in Japan; Caleb Ayres, Salina, KS; Laura Landwehr, Sharon, KS;
 Nicole Johnson, Arlington, TX; Nathan Leibham, Medicine Lodge, KS; and 
James Leibham II, Mansfield, TX; and 20 (soon to be 23) great 
grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. All held him in the 
highest regard and loved him dearly.Memorial contributions may be made to Heritage of Our 
Forefathers (St. Michael’s Church, Collyer, KS) or the Quinter Ambulance
 Service.

Frank Joseph Leibham

Neil Vernon Meckfessel, 80, passed away March 8, 2023, at Country Living of Larned.

He was born March 16, 1942, in Great Bend, the son of Vernon Henry and
 Ella Angela Wilson Meckfessel.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, he was a 
farmer.

He was a member of the former Rozel United Methodist Church, Larned 
Country Club and was a past member of Pawnee Heights School Board. He 
enjoyed making stained glass, racing cars, golfing, hunting and 
traveling. He served military duty in the Army National Guard.

He Married Vergie Ideker and together they had two children, Jason 
Vernon and Brooke Suzanne Meckfessel. He later married Patricia Colleen 
Engler on March 17, 2005, in Las Vegas, NV.&nbsp; She passed away August 22, 
2013.

Survivors include: two sisters, Anita Witcher, Elkhart, KS, Audrey 
(DeeJay) Hubbard, San Mateo, CA, brother-in-law Alan Converse, and a 
host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jason Vernon 
Meckfessel; daughter, Brooke Suzanne Meckfessel and a sister, Naomi 
Converse.

Memorial graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2023,&nbsp; at Garfield Cemetery, Garfield with Pastor Linda Doyle presiding.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2023, at 
Beckwith Mortuary with family present from 5-7 p.m.&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to Pawnee County 4-H Foundation or Rozel Park 
Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678484916226.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Neil Vernon Meckfessel, 80, passed away March 8, 2023, at Country Living of Larned.He was born March 16, 1942, in Great Bend, the son of Vernon Henry and
 Ella Angela Wilson Meckfessel.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, he was a 
farmer.He was a member of the former Rozel United Methodist Church, Larned 
Country Club and was a past member of Pawnee Heights School Board. He 
enjoyed making stained glass, racing cars, golfing, hunting and 
traveling. He served military duty in the Army National Guard.He Married Vergie Ideker and together they had two children, Jason 
Vernon and Brooke Suzanne Meckfessel. He later married Patricia Colleen 
Engler on March 17, 2005, in Las Vegas, NV.&nbsp; She passed away August 22, 
2013.Survivors include: two sisters, Anita Witcher, Elkhart, KS, Audrey 
(DeeJay) Hubbard, San Mateo, CA, brother-in-law Alan Converse, and a 
host of nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jason Vernon 
Meckfessel; daughter, Brooke Suzanne Meckfessel and a sister, Naomi 
Converse.Memorial graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2023,&nbsp; at Garfield Cemetery, Garfield with Pastor Linda Doyle presiding.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2023, at 
Beckwith Mortuary with family present from 5-7 p.m.&nbsp;Memorials may be given to Pawnee County 4-H Foundation or Rozel Park 
Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

Neil Vernon Meckfessel

Darlene A. (Jacobs) Sander, age 88, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Hays Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, April 17, 2023, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 18th&nbsp;&amp; Vine, Hays. Kansas with Deacon Dave Kisner.

Inurnment will be in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Hays. Kansas.

The family suggests memorials made payable to Hays Community Assistance Center or Locust Grove Village Care Center in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;

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

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

<figure>
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 </figure>Darlene A. (Jacobs) Sander, age 88, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Hays Medical Center.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, April 17, 2023, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 18th&nbsp;&amp; Vine, Hays. Kansas with Deacon Dave Kisner.Inurnment will be in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Hays. Kansas.The family suggests memorials made payable to Hays Community Assistance Center or Locust Grove Village Care Center in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;Services are entrusted to&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street,&nbsp;Hays, Kansas, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Condolences can be sent via email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest &nbsp;book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A full obituary is pending.

Darlene A. (Jacobs) Sander

Donna
 Mae Frandsen, age 92, of Oberlin, KS, formerly of Cambridge, passed 
away at the Community Hospital of McCook on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Donna was born on the family farm southeast of Atwood, KS to Ralph and 
Eleanor (Kundysek) Urban.&nbsp; She attended rural school near her home. Being the oldest, Donna helped her mother with the younger children.

From
 a previous marriage, Donna had two children: Larry and Adelaide.&nbsp; She 
later married Allen Frandsen on July 21, 1959. He preceded her in death 
on July 22, 1995. Allen adopted Larry and Adelaide.&nbsp; Larry appreciated 
having Allen as his father and thought the world of him.&nbsp; Donna enjoyed 
gardening and quilting.&nbsp; She made quilts for her family and 
grandchildren.&nbsp; She always raised a large garden and beautiful flowers.

Donna
 was preceded in death by her parents; 
husband,&nbsp;Allen;&nbsp;four&nbsp;brothers:&nbsp;Bennie,&nbsp;Delvin,&nbsp;Frank,&nbsp;and John Urban; 
two&nbsp;sisters,&nbsp;Roberta Urban and Sylvia Wachendorfer; and 
a&nbsp;granddaughter,&nbsp;Michelle Grier.

Donna is survived by her 
son,&nbsp;Larry and wife, Karen Frandsen of Gillette, WY; daughter,&nbsp;Adelaide 
and husband, John Unger of Stratton, NE; grandson,&nbsp;Jeremiah and wife, 
Keisha Unger; six&nbsp;grandchildren;&nbsp;sister,&nbsp;Mary and husband Harry Depe of 
Culbertson, NE; sisters-in-law,&nbsp;Jacquline Urban of Atwood, KS,&nbsp;Willa 
Urban of Oberlin, KS, and&nbsp;Agnes Urban of Colby, KS; along with many 
nieces, nephews, and numerous other relatives.

Funeral Services 
will be held at the Lockenour-Jones Mortuary on Monday, March 13, 2023, 
at 2:00 PM.&nbsp;Visitation will be held on Monday morning prior to the 
funeral services. &nbsp;Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery of 
Cambridge.&nbsp;Friends may leave online condolences at lockenour.com.&nbsp; 


Lockenour-Jones Mortuary is entrusted with arrangements.

Donna
 Mae Frandsen, age 92, of Oberlin, KS, formerly of Cambridge, passed 
away at the Community Hospital of McCook on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Donna was born on the family farm southeast of Atwood, KS to Ralph and 
Eleanor (Kundysek) Urban.&nbsp; She attended rural school near her home. Being the oldest, Donna helped her mother with the younger children.From
 a previous marriage, Donna had two children: Larry and Adelaide.&nbsp; She 
later married Allen Frandsen on July 21, 1959. He preceded her in death 
on July 22, 1995. Allen adopted Larry and Adelaide.&nbsp; Larry appreciated 
having Allen as his father and thought the world of him.&nbsp; Donna enjoyed 
gardening and quilting.&nbsp; She made quilts for her family and 
grandchildren.&nbsp; She always raised a large garden and beautiful flowers.Donna
 was preceded in death by her parents; 
husband,&nbsp;Allen;&nbsp;four&nbsp;brothers:&nbsp;Bennie,&nbsp;Delvin,&nbsp;Frank,&nbsp;and John Urban; 
two&nbsp;sisters,&nbsp;Roberta Urban and Sylvia Wachendorfer; and 
a&nbsp;granddaughter,&nbsp;Michelle Grier.Donna is survived by her 
son,&nbsp;Larry and wife, Karen Frandsen of Gillette, WY; daughter,&nbsp;Adelaide 
and husband, John Unger of Stratton, NE; grandson,&nbsp;Jeremiah and wife, 
Keisha Unger; six&nbsp;grandchildren;&nbsp;sister,&nbsp;Mary and husband Harry Depe of 
Culbertson, NE; sisters-in-law,&nbsp;Jacquline Urban of Atwood, KS,&nbsp;Willa 
Urban of Oberlin, KS, and&nbsp;Agnes Urban of Colby, KS; along with many 
nieces, nephews, and numerous other relatives.Funeral Services 
will be held at the Lockenour-Jones Mortuary on Monday, March 13, 2023, 
at 2:00 PM.&nbsp;Visitation will be held on Monday morning prior to the 
funeral services. &nbsp;Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery of 
Cambridge.&nbsp;Friends may leave online condolences at lockenour.com.&nbsp; 
Lockenour-Jones Mortuary is entrusted with arrangements.

Donna Mae Frandsen

Tuesday, November 19th, 1946-Thursday, March 9th, 2023

Tuesday, November 19th, 1946-Thursday, March 9th, 2023An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Charles Wieland

Lois Ann (Claycamp) Blass was born the eldest of six children to Emil
 and Inez (Diers) Claycamp on January 16, 1934, in Hunter, Kansas. She 
passed peacefully at her home on March 7, 2023, at the age of 89 years, 1
 month, and 19 days. She was looking forward to joining her husband, 
children, and other family members in God’s kingdom.

On November 18, 1950, she was united in marriage with Jim Blass. 
Seven children were born to this union, Terry, Pat, Mike, Brenda, Barb, 
Joe, and George.

Lois always worked outside the home, as well as being a dedicated 
wife and mother. Lois was a friend to everyone. She was very patient 
with lots of good advice.

She was the glue that held the family together. She made sure that
 her family would eat, play, and laugh together. Lois loved getting the 
family together for reunions. She always made sure there was plenty of 
good food, as she was an excellent cook.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband, James (Jim) Blass; her
 parents, Emil and Inez Claycamp; her siblings, Kathy Rines, Wilbur 
Claycamp, Louella Brunner, and Darrell Claycamp; daughter, Pat 
Weidenhaft; son, George Blass; grandson, Tanner Blass; and infant 
granddaughter Mulder.

Lois is survived by her loving children, Terry (Dan) Mulder of 
Phillipsburg, son-in-law, Joe Weidenhaft of Stockton, Mike (Chris) Blass
 of Beloit, Brenda (Jim) Tietjens of Glen Elder, Barb (Bob) Broughton of
 Las Vegas, Nevada, and Joe (Von) Blass of Santee, California; sister, 
Leota (Bill) McCarthy of Manhattan; 18 grandchildren; 35 
great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of 
relatives and friends.

She would want this as a celebration of her life, not sorrow for her death.

Funeral services will be at 2 PM Friday, March 17, at the Roberts 
Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 2-7 PM with family present 
from 5-7 PM Thursday, March 16, at the funeral home. The casket will 
remain closed. Memorials may be given to the Mitchell County Food Pantry
 or the Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Lois Ann (Claycamp) Blass was born the eldest of six children to Emil
 and Inez (Diers) Claycamp on January 16, 1934, in Hunter, Kansas. She 
passed peacefully at her home on March 7, 2023, at the age of 89 years, 1
 month, and 19 days. She was looking forward to joining her husband, 
children, and other family members in God’s kingdom.On November 18, 1950, she was united in marriage with Jim Blass. 
Seven children were born to this union, Terry, Pat, Mike, Brenda, Barb, 
Joe, and George.Lois always worked outside the home, as well as being a dedicated 
wife and mother. Lois was a friend to everyone. She was very patient 
with lots of good advice.She was the glue that held the family together. She made sure that
 her family would eat, play, and laugh together. Lois loved getting the 
family together for reunions. She always made sure there was plenty of 
good food, as she was an excellent cook.Lois was preceded in death by her husband, James (Jim) Blass; her
 parents, Emil and Inez Claycamp; her siblings, Kathy Rines, Wilbur 
Claycamp, Louella Brunner, and Darrell Claycamp; daughter, Pat 
Weidenhaft; son, George Blass; grandson, Tanner Blass; and infant 
granddaughter Mulder.Lois is survived by her loving children, Terry (Dan) Mulder of 
Phillipsburg, son-in-law, Joe Weidenhaft of Stockton, Mike (Chris) Blass
 of Beloit, Brenda (Jim) Tietjens of Glen Elder, Barb (Bob) Broughton of
 Las Vegas, Nevada, and Joe (Von) Blass of Santee, California; sister, 
Leota (Bill) McCarthy of Manhattan; 18 grandchildren; 35 
great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of 
relatives and friends.She would want this as a celebration of her life, not sorrow for her death.Funeral services will be at 2 PM Friday, March 17, at the Roberts 
Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 2-7 PM with family present 
from 5-7 PM Thursday, March 16, at the funeral home. The casket will 
remain closed. Memorials may be given to the Mitchell County Food Pantry
 or the Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.

Lois Ann (Claycamp) Blass

Merlyn Fay Henning, 94, passed away March 8, 2023, at Azria Health 
Woodhaven, Great Bend, Kan. She was born on September 6, 1928, to Hal 
and Agnes (Luther) Byers in Great Bend, Kan. On June 6, 1954, she 
married Robert Lee “Bob” Henning in Great Bend, Kan. He passed on 
October 8, 2016.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Merlyn spent the majority of her 
working years as the secretary for First Assembly of God (Encounter) 
Church. She was a member there, as well as attended services at Faith 
Community Church, and a member at Lake Barton Club. Merlyn enjoyed 
puzzles and word searches, gardening, spending time with family and 
spending time with God, both in prayer and studying the Bible. &nbsp;Much of 
her life with Bob was spent planting the seed of faith and ministering 
to others.

Survivors include a son, Terry Henning of Eskridge, Kan.; a daughter,
 Nancy Ritter of Great Bend, Kan.; three grandchildren, Jessica (Wyatt 
Huslig) Milsap, Shane (Skylar) Meeker, and Tonya (Trevor) Olsen, all of 
Great Bend, Kan.; six great-grandchildren, Samantha (Austin) Drake of 
Wichita, Kan., Taylor Hommertzheim of Lawrence, Kan., Darius, Adalynn, 
and Leighton Meeker and Hadley Olsen, all of Great Bend, Kan.; one 
great-great-grandson, Braxton Drake of Wichita, Kan.; and honorary 
granddaughter, Christy Huslig of Great Bend, Kan. She is preceded in 
death by her husband; her parents; and two sisters, Haldine Smith and 
Dorothy Broughman.

Visitation will take place from noon to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 12, 
2023, with family receiving guests from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Bryant
 Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Monday, 
March 13, 2023, at Faith Community Church, with Pastor Sandy Kennedy 
presiding. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. 

Memorials 
have been designated to Live Like Jesus Today Ministries, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Merlyn Fay Henning, 94, passed away March 8, 2023, at Azria Health 
Woodhaven, Great Bend, Kan. She was born on September 6, 1928, to Hal 
and Agnes (Luther) Byers in Great Bend, Kan. On June 6, 1954, she 
married Robert Lee “Bob” Henning in Great Bend, Kan. He passed on 
October 8, 2016.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Merlyn spent the majority of her 
working years as the secretary for First Assembly of God (Encounter) 
Church. She was a member there, as well as attended services at Faith 
Community Church, and a member at Lake Barton Club. Merlyn enjoyed 
puzzles and word searches, gardening, spending time with family and 
spending time with God, both in prayer and studying the Bible. &nbsp;Much of 
her life with Bob was spent planting the seed of faith and ministering 
to others.Survivors include a son, Terry Henning of Eskridge, Kan.; a daughter,
 Nancy Ritter of Great Bend, Kan.; three grandchildren, Jessica (Wyatt 
Huslig) Milsap, Shane (Skylar) Meeker, and Tonya (Trevor) Olsen, all of 
Great Bend, Kan.; six great-grandchildren, Samantha (Austin) Drake of 
Wichita, Kan., Taylor Hommertzheim of Lawrence, Kan., Darius, Adalynn, 
and Leighton Meeker and Hadley Olsen, all of Great Bend, Kan.; one 
great-great-grandson, Braxton Drake of Wichita, Kan.; and honorary 
granddaughter, Christy Huslig of Great Bend, Kan. She is preceded in 
death by her husband; her parents; and two sisters, Haldine Smith and 
Dorothy Broughman.Visitation will take place from noon to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 12, 
2023, with family receiving guests from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Bryant
 Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Monday, 
March 13, 2023, at Faith Community Church, with Pastor Sandy Kennedy 
presiding. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Memorials 
have been designated to Live Like Jesus Today Ministries, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

Merlyn Fay Henning

Clarence E. Niermeier was born on Friday the 13th of October 1949, in 
Colby, KS. The was the fifth of six children and only son born to Erich 
and Mildred (Dankert) Niermeier. He passed on to his Heavenly Home and 
ultimate life goal on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Oberlin, KS. 
On New Years Eve 1972, Clarence ventured to Herndon, KS, where he met 
his soul mate, Margaret Stoney. They were married June 3, 1972, and 
shared almost 51 years. This union was blessed with three sons: Bryan 
(Tanya), of Edmond, OK, Jayme (Jill), of Ludell and Chris (Kayla) of 
Ludell; ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. 
Clarence enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country for two and a half years. 
Clarence was a very hard-working man and loved working beside his wife 
and sons. His favorite farm chore was fixing fence and watching baby 
calves play about. 
Clarence had great pride in the years that he worked for Atwood Township
 where, with the help of Norton Correctional Inmates, he built up Lake 
Atwood again to the beautiful feature it is today. They planted many 
trees and spent uncountable hours on a mower landscaping the grass. 
Clarence’s final request is that everyone learn to live their lives with love of each other and lots of laughter. 
A Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2023, 
at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Atwood, KS.

Memorials may be made to God’s 
Little Saints Preschool, Burning Bush Ministries or St. Jude Children’s 
Research Hospital and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, 
Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Clarence E. Niermeier was born on Friday the 13th of October 1949, in 
Colby, KS. The was the fifth of six children and only son born to Erich 
and Mildred (Dankert) Niermeier. He passed on to his Heavenly Home and 
ultimate life goal on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Oberlin, KS. 
On New Years Eve 1972, Clarence ventured to Herndon, KS, where he met 
his soul mate, Margaret Stoney. They were married June 3, 1972, and 
shared almost 51 years. This union was blessed with three sons: Bryan 
(Tanya), of Edmond, OK, Jayme (Jill), of Ludell and Chris (Kayla) of 
Ludell; ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. 
Clarence enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country for two and a half years. 
Clarence was a very hard-working man and loved working beside his wife 
and sons. His favorite farm chore was fixing fence and watching baby 
calves play about. 
Clarence had great pride in the years that he worked for Atwood Township
 where, with the help of Norton Correctional Inmates, he built up Lake 
Atwood again to the beautiful feature it is today. They planted many 
trees and spent uncountable hours on a mower landscaping the grass. 
Clarence’s final request is that everyone learn to live their lives with love of each other and lots of laughter. 
A Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2023, 
at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Atwood, KS. Memorials may be made to God’s 
Little Saints Preschool, Burning Bush Ministries or St. Jude Children’s 
Research Hospital 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;

Clarence Erich Niermeier

Paul Dean Kuchera, 88, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Topeka, 
KS. He was born January 1, 1935, on the family farm near Munden in 
Republic County, KS to John W. and Irene Emma (Stepanek) Kuchera. 

Paul married Lois Arlene Erickson in Scandia, KS on May 25, 1958. They celebrated their 64th anniversary with family. 

He
 started his career as a junior high school teacher then owned and 
operated Mr. K’s Coffee Shop and sold Farm Bureau insurance before 
retiring with the Kansas Department of Transportation. He was a high 
school track coach for many years and a strong advocate for girls’ 
sports at the high school level. 

Paul served 26 years in the U.S.
 Army National Guard and was a member of the American Legion, Jaycees, 
Lincoln Masonic Lodge, Kansas Council on Aging, and Lincoln United 
Methodist Church where he was a lay minister for many years. He also 
volunteered often at the Lincoln Senior Center.

Paul is survived 
by his daughter Paula Currey (Steve) of Rose Hill, KS; son Joel Kuchera 
(Valerie) of Quinter, KS; daughter Saralyn Newell (Don) of Topeka; son 
Jon Paul Kuchera (Jane) of Wamego, KS; ten grandchildren and ten 
great-grandchildren; brother David Kuchera; and four nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Lois Kuchera; and brother Jack Kuchera and his wife Gayle.

A memorial service will take place at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Lincoln United Methodist Church.

In
 lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Lincoln 
Senior Center, Lincoln United Methodist Church, or the Lincoln County 
Hospital, c/o Hall Chapel, P.O. Box 37, Lincoln, KS 67455.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Paul Dean Kuchera, 88, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Topeka, 
KS. He was born January 1, 1935, on the family farm near Munden in 
Republic County, KS to John W. and Irene Emma (Stepanek) Kuchera. Paul married Lois Arlene Erickson in Scandia, KS on May 25, 1958. They celebrated their 64th anniversary with family. He
 started his career as a junior high school teacher then owned and 
operated Mr. K’s Coffee Shop and sold Farm Bureau insurance before 
retiring with the Kansas Department of Transportation. He was a high 
school track coach for many years and a strong advocate for girls’ 
sports at the high school level. Paul served 26 years in the U.S.
 Army National Guard and was a member of the American Legion, Jaycees, 
Lincoln Masonic Lodge, Kansas Council on Aging, and Lincoln United 
Methodist Church where he was a lay minister for many years. He also 
volunteered often at the Lincoln Senior Center.Paul is survived 
by his daughter Paula Currey (Steve) of Rose Hill, KS; son Joel Kuchera 
(Valerie) of Quinter, KS; daughter Saralyn Newell (Don) of Topeka; son 
Jon Paul Kuchera (Jane) of Wamego, KS; ten grandchildren and ten 
great-grandchildren; brother David Kuchera; and four nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Lois Kuchera; and brother Jack Kuchera and his wife Gayle.A memorial service will take place at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Lincoln United Methodist Church.In
 lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Lincoln 
Senior Center, Lincoln United Methodist Church, or the Lincoln County 
Hospital, c/o Hall Chapel, P.O. Box 37, Lincoln, KS 67455.&nbsp;

Paul Dean Kuchera

Rita Elizabeth (Hogan) Malin of Lawrence, Kansas, and former 
Plainville, Kansas, resident, died peacefully surrounded by her family on
 March 1, 2023, at Bridge Haven in Lawrence, Kansas.

Rita
 was born to Bill and Rita (Lindley) Hogan of Natoma, Kansas, on August 
9, 1933.  She grew up in Natoma and graduated from Natoma High School.

On
 August 22, 1951, she married Joseph Malin, the love of her life, and 
together they raised a family of nine children on their farm south of 
Plainville, Kansas.  She spent her last few years near family in 
Lawrence, Kansas.

Rita was a lifetime member of Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church in Plainville and an active member of the Sacred 
Heart Guild.  She was a charter member of the Daughters of Isabella 
Circle; serving in several offices including Regent.

Rita’s deep 
and abiding faith kept her uplifted and she always looked at life with a
 positive attitude.  She lived her faith and shared it with many others.
  For twenty-five years she taught Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) 
classes for Sacred Heart Parish.  She also helped organize and sing with
 the church’s choir and guitar group.

Music was an important part 
of Rita’s life.  She sang for many weddings and funerals and instilled a
 great love of music in all of her children.

Rita also 
loved spending hours reading to her children and grandchildren.  Her 
belief in the importance of education and especially of reading 
translated into decades of serving as a reading paraprofessional at 
Sacred Heart Elementary where she helped many boys and girls improve 
their reading skills.

Rita was a wonderful friend to 
the elderly, dedicating her time to visiting and entertaining residents 
of the nursing home and visiting and assisting shut-ins.

Rita
 had an infectious smile and was a people person.  Through her 
connections at church, school, friends and friends of all of her 
children, she seemed to know everyone in town.  She knew their parents 
and grandparents, who they married and the names of their children.  She
 was loved by so very many people.

Rita was preceded in
 death by her parents and sister, Patricia Clark.  She was also preceded
 in death by her husband of 59 years, Joe, and her son, Max.

She
 is survived by eight children: Lori (Dennis) Davidson of Russell, 
Kansas; Jed Malin of Ottawa, Kansas; Lois Malin of Kansas City, Kansas; 
Barb (Jason) Sheffer of Baxter Springs, Kansas; Steve (Emily) Malin of 
Lawrence, Kansas; Mike Malin (Susan Sharp) of Prairie Village, Kansas; 
Dave (Karrabi) Malin of Grapevine, Texas; and Christi (J.J.) Burnam of 
Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Rita is also survived by twenty grandchildren and six 
great-grandchildren.

Celebration of a Funeral Mass will
 be held at 10:30 am on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic
 Church in Plainville.  Burial will follow at the Sacred Heart Catholic 
Cemetery.  A vigil and rosary will be held at 7:00 pm, on Sunday, March 
26th, at Sacred Heart Church.  A book signing will be held Sunday, March 
26th, from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in 
Plainville.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Sacred 
Heart Elementary School in Plainville or Catholic Relief Services may be
 sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, Plainville, KS 
67663, who are in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Rita Elizabeth (Hogan) Malin of Lawrence, Kansas, and former 
Plainville, Kansas, resident, died peacefully surrounded by her family on
 March 1, 2023, at Bridge Haven in Lawrence, Kansas.Rita
 was born to Bill and Rita (Lindley) Hogan of Natoma, Kansas, on August 
9, 1933. She grew up in Natoma and graduated from Natoma High School.On
 August 22, 1951, she married Joseph Malin, the love of her life, and 
together they raised a family of nine children on their farm south of 
Plainville, Kansas. She spent her last few years near family in 
Lawrence, Kansas.Rita was a lifetime member of Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church in Plainville and an active member of the Sacred 
Heart Guild. She was a charter member of the Daughters of Isabella 
Circle; serving in several offices including Regent.Rita’s deep 
and abiding faith kept her uplifted and she always looked at life with a
 positive attitude. She lived her faith and shared it with many others.
 For twenty-five years she taught Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) 
classes for Sacred Heart Parish. She also helped organize and sing with
 the church’s choir and guitar group.Music was an important part 
of Rita’s life. She sang for many weddings and funerals and instilled a
 great love of music in all of her children.Rita also 
loved spending hours reading to her children and grandchildren. Her 
belief in the importance of education and especially of reading 
translated into decades of serving as a reading paraprofessional at 
Sacred Heart Elementary where she helped many boys and girls improve 
their reading skills.Rita was a wonderful friend to 
the elderly, dedicating her time to visiting and entertaining residents 
of the nursing home and visiting and assisting shut-ins.Rita
 had an infectious smile and was a people person. Through her 
connections at church, school, friends and friends of all of her 
children, she seemed to know everyone in town. She knew their parents 
and grandparents, who they married and the names of their children. She
 was loved by so very many people.Rita was preceded in
 death by her parents and sister, Patricia Clark. She was also preceded
 in death by her husband of 59 years, Joe, and her son, Max.She
 is survived by eight children: Lori (Dennis) Davidson of Russell, 
Kansas; Jed Malin of Ottawa, Kansas; Lois Malin of Kansas City, Kansas; 
Barb (Jason) Sheffer of Baxter Springs, Kansas; Steve (Emily) Malin of 
Lawrence, Kansas; Mike Malin (Susan Sharp) of Prairie Village, Kansas; 
Dave (Karrabi) Malin of Grapevine, Texas; and Christi (J.J.) Burnam of 
Tulsa, Oklahoma. Rita is also survived by twenty grandchildren and six 
great-grandchildren.Celebration of a Funeral Mass will
 be held at 10:30 am on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic
 Church in Plainville. Burial will follow at the Sacred Heart Catholic 
Cemetery. A vigil and rosary will be held at 7:00 pm, on Sunday, March 
26th, at Sacred Heart Church. A book signing will be held Sunday, March 
26th, from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in 
Plainville.In lieu of flowers, donations to Sacred 
Heart Elementary School in Plainville or Catholic Relief Services may be
 sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, Plainville, KS 
67663, who are in charge of arrangements.

Rita Elizabeth Malin

Orla Frederick “Fred” Behrens Jr., 95, passed away March 8, 2023, at
 his home in Great Bend. He was born on August 20, 1927, in Grant 
County, Okla., to Orla Frederick Behrens, Sr., and Mae Ruth (Aebi) 
Behrens.&nbsp;He married Dorothy B. Ratliff on September 17, 1950, in Council
 Grove, Kan. She died on December 9, 2017.

A long time Great bend resident, Fred was a truck driver for R.C. 
Williams Trucking. He was a member of First Christian Church, American 
Legion Post #180, and was a WW II veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy. He 
enjoyed fishing, rock collecting, and making his own fine stone jewelry.

Survivors include, his son, Robert "Bob" Behrens and his wife Ruth of
 Great Bend; five grandchildren, Jason Behrens, Jennifer Cauley, Melissa
 Serrien (Greg), Michael Behrens and Brian Behrens; and six 
grandchildren, Sage, Sienna and Slade Cauley and Zachary, Sophie and 
Jeffrey Serrien. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, 
Dorothy; his son and daughter in law, Ross and Karen Behrens; a brother,
 James Behrens and an infant brother, Robert Behrens.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 10, 
2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 
to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March
 11, 2023, at First Christian Church, with Pastor Josh Leu presiding. 
Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery, with Military Rites 
conducted by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard. 

Memorials have been designated 
to First Christian Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Orla Frederick “Fred” Behrens Jr., 95, passed away March 8, 2023, at
 his home in Great Bend. He was born on August 20, 1927, in Grant 
County, Okla., to Orla Frederick Behrens, Sr., and Mae Ruth (Aebi) 
Behrens.&nbsp;He married Dorothy B. Ratliff on September 17, 1950, in Council
 Grove, Kan. She died on December 9, 2017.A long time Great bend resident, Fred was a truck driver for R.C. 
Williams Trucking. He was a member of First Christian Church, American 
Legion Post #180, and was a WW II veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy. He 
enjoyed fishing, rock collecting, and making his own fine stone jewelry.Survivors include, his son, Robert "Bob" Behrens and his wife Ruth of
 Great Bend; five grandchildren, Jason Behrens, Jennifer Cauley, Melissa
 Serrien (Greg), Michael Behrens and Brian Behrens; and six 
grandchildren, Sage, Sienna and Slade Cauley and Zachary, Sophie and 
Jeffrey Serrien. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, 
Dorothy; his son and daughter in law, Ross and Karen Behrens; a brother,
 James Behrens and an infant brother, Robert Behrens.Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 10, 
2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 
to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March
 11, 2023, at First Christian Church, with Pastor Josh Leu presiding. 
Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery, with Military Rites 
conducted by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard. Memorials have been designated 
to First Christian Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Orla Frederick 'Fred' Behrens Jr.

Lester E. Look passed away at the Sabetha Community Hospital in 
Sabetha at the age of 92.&nbsp; He was born on October 6, 1930, to Bryan and 
Mary Ethel (Birdwell) Look in Stockton, Kansas.

Celebration
 of life services are planned for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2023, at
 the United Methodist Church in Stockton.&nbsp; Burial will follow in 
Stockton City Cemetery with Military Honors by the United States Army 
and V.F.W. Post #8873.&nbsp; There will be no public visitation.

Memorials
 are suggested to Kansas Honor Flight and may be sent in care of 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st St., Stockton, Kansas 67669.

A full obituary is pending with&nbsp;Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Lester E. Look passed away at the Sabetha Community Hospital in 
Sabetha at the age of 92.&nbsp; He was born on October 6, 1930, to Bryan and 
Mary Ethel (Birdwell) Look in Stockton, Kansas.Celebration
 of life services are planned for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2023, at
 the United Methodist Church in Stockton.&nbsp; Burial will follow in 
Stockton City Cemetery with Military Honors by the United States Army 
and V.F.W. Post #8873.&nbsp; There will be no public visitation.Memorials
 are suggested to Kansas Honor Flight and may be sent in care of 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st St., Stockton, Kansas 67669.A full obituary is pending with&nbsp;Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home.

Lester E. Look

Linda Lou DeWees, 76, of Manhattan, KS passed away Thursday, March 2,
 2023. Linda was born in Wichita, Kansas on March 2, 1947, the daughter 
of the late Levi R. and Theresa Ann (Belick) DeWees.

Linda
 was an educator in numerous schools and was a teacher at the time of 
her retirement from Topeka West High School. She graduated from Norton 
High School in Norton, Kansas, and from  Fort Hays State University in 
Hays, Kansas, where she received   two master degrees in Home Economics 
and Education Administration.  She Was a member of the First United 
Methodist Church, Manhattan where she was active in the Sanctuary Choir.

Linda
 is  survived by a daughter, Diana Lynn Melody, of Wilmington, Delaware;
  and a son, Derek, and his wife Denise, Lawson, of Wichita. Linda is 
also survived by her grandson, Sean Melody, also of Wilmington, 
Delaware; and her sister, Susan Welsh, of Lincoln Nebraska.

Service
 arrangements are pending at this time with Carlson's Irvin-Parkview 
Funeral Home and Cremation.  To send an online condolence to the family 
visit the funeral home website, www.irvinparkview.com

Linda Lou DeWees, 76, of Manhattan, KS passed away Thursday, March 2,
 2023. Linda was born in Wichita, Kansas on March 2, 1947, the daughter 
of the late Levi R. and Theresa Ann (Belick) DeWees.Linda
 was an educator in numerous schools and was a teacher at the time of 
her retirement from Topeka West High School. She graduated from Norton 
High School in Norton, Kansas, and from Fort Hays State University in 
Hays, Kansas, where she received two master degrees in Home Economics 
and Education Administration. She Was a member of the First United 
Methodist Church, Manhattan where she was active in the Sanctuary Choir.Linda
 is survived by a daughter, Diana Lynn Melody, of Wilmington, Delaware;
 and a son, Derek, and his wife Denise, Lawson, of Wichita. Linda is 
also survived by her grandson, Sean Melody, also of Wilmington, 
Delaware; and her sister, Susan Welsh, of Lincoln Nebraska.Service
 arrangements are pending at this time with Carlson's Irvin-Parkview 
Funeral Home and Cremation. To send an online condolence to the family 
visit the funeral home website, www.irvinparkview.com

Linda Lou DeWees

Betty Maxine Krier passed away March 6, 2023, at the Mitchell County 
Hospital Resident Care Center in Beloit, Kansas, at the age of 93. Betty 
was born March 28, 1929, on the family farm southeast of Glen Elder, 
Kansas, the daughter of Lloyd and Grace Schaffer Golladay.

She attended Honey Creek District 21 school, which is now known as
 “The Little Red School House” located on Highway 24 in Beloit.

Betty graduated from Beloit High School with the class of 1947. 
She worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company as a telephone 
operator for over 30 years, before retiring in 1978.

Betty was united in marriage to Leon F. Krier on November 19, 1983,&nbsp; at the St. John’s Catholic Church in Beloit. They lived in Tipton for 
several years before they moved back to Beloit. Betty was a member of 
St. John’s Catholic Church, the Ladies Guild, was a life member of the 
VFW in Beloit, and a devoted member of the Telephone Pioneers. She was 
also a past member of the American Legion, as well as the Rose Valley 
Club of Tipton. She was a co-owner of Krier Farm Supply with her husband
 Leon for over 32 years.

She also loved to bowl, and bowled for over 30 years, winning 
several trophies. She also loved to travel, and went to Switzerland, 
Germany, France, and South America, and got to go through the Panama 
Canal.

Betty loved going to coffee with her friends at Gray’s Drug 
Store and Soda Fountain, and missed seeing them greatly. We would like 
to thank her coffee group for watching over Betty prior to going to RCC;
 Lindsey Gray and Gina Chitty. Her family would also like to thank the 
doctors and nurses, and staff at RCC and the Mitchell County Hospital 
for such wonderful care in recent years. She loved being at RCC.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband Leon; her parents, 
Lloyd and Grace Golladay; brother Robert Golladay; sister, Joan 
Guard-Thomas; and a niece and nephew, Greg and Peg Guard.

Survivors include her niece, Gayla Guard of Merriam, Kansas; 
nephews, Gary Guard of Hays and Chris Golladay of Salina; sister-in-law,
 Delores Golladay of Salina; brother-in-law, Marvin Thomas of Hays; 
cousin, Jerry Rehmert of Beloit; and many great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 11 AM Monday, March 13, at the Roberts 
Family Funeral Home. A rosary service will be at 10 AM Monday at the 
funeral home, &amp; visitation will be prior to the services. In lieu of
 flowers, memorials may be given to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or 
the St. John's Education Fund.

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 </figure>Betty Maxine Krier passed away March 6, 2023, at the Mitchell County 
Hospital Resident Care Center in Beloit, Kansas, at the age of 93. Betty 
was born March 28, 1929, on the family farm southeast of Glen Elder, 
Kansas, the daughter of Lloyd and Grace Schaffer Golladay.She attended Honey Creek District 21 school, which is now known as
 “The Little Red School House” located on Highway 24 in Beloit.Betty graduated from Beloit High School with the class of 1947. 
She worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company as a telephone 
operator for over 30 years, before retiring in 1978.Betty was united in marriage to Leon F. Krier on November 19, 1983,&nbsp; at the St. John’s Catholic Church in Beloit. They lived in Tipton for 
several years before they moved back to Beloit. Betty was a member of 
St. John’s Catholic Church, the Ladies Guild, was a life member of the 
VFW in Beloit, and a devoted member of the Telephone Pioneers. She was 
also a past member of the American Legion, as well as the Rose Valley 
Club of Tipton. She was a co-owner of Krier Farm Supply with her husband
 Leon for over 32 years.She also loved to bowl, and bowled for over 30 years, winning 
several trophies. She also loved to travel, and went to Switzerland, 
Germany, France, and South America, and got to go through the Panama 
Canal.Betty loved going to coffee with her friends at Gray’s Drug 
Store and Soda Fountain, and missed seeing them greatly. We would like 
to thank her coffee group for watching over Betty prior to going to RCC;
 Lindsey Gray and Gina Chitty. Her family would also like to thank the 
doctors and nurses, and staff at RCC and the Mitchell County Hospital 
for such wonderful care in recent years. She loved being at RCC.Betty was preceded in death by her husband Leon; her parents, 
Lloyd and Grace Golladay; brother Robert Golladay; sister, Joan 
Guard-Thomas; and a niece and nephew, Greg and Peg Guard.Survivors include her niece, Gayla Guard of Merriam, Kansas; 
nephews, Gary Guard of Hays and Chris Golladay of Salina; sister-in-law,
 Delores Golladay of Salina; brother-in-law, Marvin Thomas of Hays; 
cousin, Jerry Rehmert of Beloit; and many great nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be at 11 AM Monday, March 13, at the Roberts 
Family Funeral Home. A rosary service will be at 10 AM Monday at the 
funeral home, &amp; visitation will be prior to the services. In lieu of
 flowers, memorials may be given to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or 
the St. John's Education Fund.

Betty Maxine Krier

Robert Lewis Alberts, 74, died March 5, 2023, at Medicalodges of 
Great Bend. He was born June 18, 1949, in Greeley, Colorado, the son of 
Lewis E. and Arlene E. (Shore) Alberts.&nbsp;

On June 17, 1980, he married Wilma Smith in Adams County, Colorado, she preceded him in death on October 29, 2018.

Robert was a longtime resident of Colorado, moving to Hoisington 
after his retirement. He worked in the construction business as a heavy
 equipment operator and in hazmat tank testing in Colorado. Robert was a
 good mechanic who loved kids and enjoyed tinkering, so found himself 
fixing up old bikes for children in his spare time.&nbsp; He was known as a 
big kid himself that enjoyed giving those around him a good-natured hard
 time.

He is survived by his four daughters, Jennifer Vance of Hoisington, 
Tammy Kite (Geoff) of Louisiana, Terri Madrid of Wichita, and Jacqueline
 Rollins of Evergreen, Colorado; a sister, Gerry Cutler of California; 
his best friend, Rod Dilker of Hoisington; twelve grandchildren, &nbsp;Sasha 
Riedel, Passion Snyder, Trinity Vance, Memphis Vance, Travis Rollins, 
Carley Rollins, Amanda Kite, Tasha Kite, Geoff Kite, Jr., Marci Madrid, 
Talia Madrid, and Joseph Madrid; six great grandchildren, Bentlee 
Riedel, Carson Riedel, Arabella Snyder, Nicholas Snyder, Abby Kite, and 
one more on the way, Baby Riedel.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and two brothers, Shawn, and Ted Alberts.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Kans for Kids, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678313091001.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Robert Lewis Alberts, 74, died March 5, 2023, at Medicalodges of 
Great Bend. He was born June 18, 1949, in Greeley, Colorado, the son of 
Lewis E. and Arlene E. (Shore) Alberts.&nbsp;On June 17, 1980, he married Wilma Smith in Adams County, Colorado, she preceded him in death on October 29, 2018.Robert was a longtime resident of Colorado, moving to Hoisington 
after his retirement. He worked in the construction business as a heavy
 equipment operator and in hazmat tank testing in Colorado. Robert was a
 good mechanic who loved kids and enjoyed tinkering, so found himself 
fixing up old bikes for children in his spare time.&nbsp; He was known as a 
big kid himself that enjoyed giving those around him a good-natured hard
 time.He is survived by his four daughters, Jennifer Vance of Hoisington, 
Tammy Kite (Geoff) of Louisiana, Terri Madrid of Wichita, and Jacqueline
 Rollins of Evergreen, Colorado; a sister, Gerry Cutler of California; 
his best friend, Rod Dilker of Hoisington; twelve grandchildren, &nbsp;Sasha 
Riedel, Passion Snyder, Trinity Vance, Memphis Vance, Travis Rollins, 
Carley Rollins, Amanda Kite, Tasha Kite, Geoff Kite, Jr., Marci Madrid, 
Talia Madrid, and Joseph Madrid; six great grandchildren, Bentlee 
Riedel, Carson Riedel, Arabella Snyder, Nicholas Snyder, Abby Kite, and 
one more on the way, Baby Riedel.He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and two brothers, Shawn, and Ted Alberts.A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.Memorials may be made to Kans for Kids, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Robert Lewis Alberts

Wanda Lee Viola (Monroe) Gano, born in Graham County, Kansas, May 30, 
1933, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on the 
morning of March 3, 2023, at the age of 89 years old.

Wanda
 spent her early childhood in Graham County. Then she moved with her 
mother Viola, and stepdad, Hobart Goff, to Tacoma, Washington in the 
midst of World War II where Hobart served as a welder building ships for
 the US Navy and Viola served in areas of support work for the Navy. 
While in Tacoma, Wanda recalled that she and her sister, Wilma, would 
often go to movies on Saturdays. At the close of World War II, the 
family moved back to Graham County Kansas where Wanda continued her 
education in local schools.

At the age of 14, while
 attending church services in Morland, Kansas, she felt someone was 
watching her. It just so happened to be the young man that she would 
marry someday. His name? Gordon Gano. A short time later the pastor of 
the church asked Gordon if he would give Wanda a ride home after one of 
the church services. He gladly obliged. Love blossomed and grew into a 
loving, lasting relationship of marriage and family.

October 
3, 1950, Gordon and Wanda were united in marriage and ultimately 
celebrated 64 years of marriage before Gordon passed away March 20, 
2015. They began married life by building a home in southwest Graham 
County and farmed with Gordon’s family.

Their first of 
four children, Jerry Gordon Gano, was born the first summer of their 
married life. Three years later on the same summer date, a second boy, 
Gary Jordon Gano, was born into the family. Then, some 15 months later 
brother Larry Dwayne Gano joined the family. And finally, about four 
years later, Clifford Kerry Gano, was delivered into the family to make 
it complete.

Some of the highlights of family life 
over the years included: annual summer vacations; fishing trips to local
 creeks, ponds, and lakes; going to church whenever the doors were open;
 and working together on the family farm.

In earlier years of 
family life, Gordon and Wanda worked to raise large gardens, as well as 
care for some rabbits, chickens, pigs, and cattle. Wanda was always busy
 baking, cooking, and sewing, not only to adequately provide for her 
family, but to be a blessing to others as much as possible. Her homemade
 breads were the best in the world (at least in our humble opinion). She
 also enjoyed reading, and when done with books she had purchased, she 
would delightfully pass them along to others, to enjoy reading.  
She always saw to it that her boys were taken to the library in hopes 
they would acquire a love for reading. In later years, Wanda and Gordon 
had the opportunity and privilege to take extended trips to places such 
as: The Holy Lands, Mexico, Hawaii, Aruba, and a Caribbean cruise.

In
 Wanda’s most recent years, she became a regular contributor to the Hill
 City Times newspaper, submitting personal stories from her life and 
faith. Many in the community truly enjoyed reading them and always 
looked forward to more. Wanda also continued to live out her strong 
faith and prayer ministry. She was a prayer warrior by no stretch of the
 imagination. Something special she did, as led by the Lord, was to 
organize prayer cloths that were sent to family members in great need. 
This act of faith and prayers did, in fact, bring about healing and 
encouragement to those specific needs. Praise the Lord!

Wanda
 loved her family. But more importantly, she loved the Lord and the 
Lord’s Church. She exemplified a Proverbs 31 woman, lived and served her
 life as unto the Lord, and was faithful and generous with what the Lord
 blessed her with. Her faith and relationship with God certainly would 
have inspired untold people. Wanda has entered her well-deserved eternal
 rest, and now stands before her Lord hearing the kind, gentle, loving 
words spoken to her, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Wanda
 is preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Viola and Hobart; 
her husband, Gordon; a daughter-in-law, LaDonna; a sister, Wilma; a 
brother, Tom; four baby great-grandchildren: twins:  Tamika Sue Sanders 
and Camille Ann Sanders, Blake Lee Gano and Andy Gene Gano; and in 
addition, numerous other extended family members. Surviving family 
members include four sons:  Jerry of Hill City, Kansas; Gary (Vickie) 
Gano of Hays, Kansas; Larry (Anita) Gano of Colbert, Washington; and 
Clifford (Janet) Gano of Jasonville, Indiana; 13 grandchildren; 40 
great-grandchildren; and in addition, numerous other extended family 
members. Wanda leaves behind her family and friends.

We pray God’s 
comfort over each of them. Her stay at Dawson Place of Hill City was a 
blessing and a place where she appreciated the love and care of staff 
and fellow residents.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Wanda-Lee-Viola-Gano?obId=27436446#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678313019739.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Wanda Lee Viola (Monroe) Gano, born in Graham County, Kansas, May 30, 
1933, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on the 
morning of March 3, 2023, at the age of 89 years old.Wanda
 spent her early childhood in Graham County. Then she moved with her 
mother Viola, and stepdad, Hobart Goff, to Tacoma, Washington in the 
midst of World War II where Hobart served as a welder building ships for
 the US Navy and Viola served in areas of support work for the Navy. 
While in Tacoma, Wanda recalled that she and her sister, Wilma, would 
often go to movies on Saturdays. At the close of World War II, the 
family moved back to Graham County Kansas where Wanda continued her 
education in local schools. At the age of 14, while
 attending church services in Morland, Kansas, she felt someone was 
watching her. It just so happened to be the young man that she would 
marry someday. His name? Gordon Gano. A short time later the pastor of 
the church asked Gordon if he would give Wanda a ride home after one of 
the church services. He gladly obliged. Love blossomed and grew into a 
loving, lasting relationship of marriage and family. October 
3, 1950, Gordon and Wanda were united in marriage and ultimately 
celebrated 64 years of marriage before Gordon passed away March 20, 
2015. They began married life by building a home in southwest Graham 
County and farmed with Gordon’s family.Their first of 
four children, Jerry Gordon Gano, was born the first summer of their 
married life. Three years later on the same summer date, a second boy, 
Gary Jordon Gano, was born into the family. Then, some 15 months later 
brother Larry Dwayne Gano joined the family. And finally, about four 
years later, Clifford Kerry Gano, was delivered into the family to make 
it complete. Some of the highlights of family life 
over the years included: annual summer vacations; fishing trips to local
 creeks, ponds, and lakes; going to church whenever the doors were open;
 and working together on the family farm. In earlier years of 
family life, Gordon and Wanda worked to raise large gardens, as well as 
care for some rabbits, chickens, pigs, and cattle. Wanda was always busy
 baking, cooking, and sewing, not only to adequately provide for her 
family, but to be a blessing to others as much as possible. Her homemade
 breads were the best in the world (at least in our humble opinion). She
 also enjoyed reading, and when done with books she had purchased, she 
would delightfully pass them along to others, to enjoy reading. 
She always saw to it that her boys were taken to the library in hopes 
they would acquire a love for reading. In later years, Wanda and Gordon 
had the opportunity and privilege to take extended trips to places such 
as: The Holy Lands, Mexico, Hawaii, Aruba, and a Caribbean cruise.In
 Wanda’s most recent years, she became a regular contributor to the Hill
 City Times newspaper, submitting personal stories from her life and 
faith. Many in the community truly enjoyed reading them and always 
looked forward to more. Wanda also continued to live out her strong 
faith and prayer ministry. She was a prayer warrior by no stretch of the
 imagination. Something special she did, as led by the Lord, was to 
organize prayer cloths that were sent to family members in great need. 
This act of faith and prayers did, in fact, bring about healing and 
encouragement to those specific needs. Praise the Lord! Wanda
 loved her family. But more importantly, she loved the Lord and the 
Lord’s Church. She exemplified a Proverbs 31 woman, lived and served her
 life as unto the Lord, and was faithful and generous with what the Lord
 blessed her with. Her faith and relationship with God certainly would 
have inspired untold people. Wanda has entered her well-deserved eternal
 rest, and now stands before her Lord hearing the kind, gentle, loving 
words spoken to her, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”Wanda
 is preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Viola and Hobart; 
her husband, Gordon; a daughter-in-law, LaDonna; a sister, Wilma; a 
brother, Tom; four baby great-grandchildren: twins: Tamika Sue Sanders 
and Camille Ann Sanders, Blake Lee Gano and Andy Gene Gano; and in 
addition, numerous other extended family members. Surviving family 
members include four sons: Jerry of Hill City, Kansas; Gary (Vickie) 
Gano of Hays, Kansas; Larry (Anita) Gano of Colbert, Washington; and 
Clifford (Janet) Gano of Jasonville, Indiana; 13 grandchildren; 40 
great-grandchildren; and in addition, numerous other extended family 
members. Wanda leaves behind her family and friends.We pray God’s 
comfort over each of them. Her stay at Dawson Place of Hill City was a 
blessing and a place where she appreciated the love and care of staff 
and fellow residents.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Wanda-Lee-Viola-Gano?obId=27436446#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Wanda Lee Viola (Monroe) Gano

Cecelia Bird, born on June 24, 1940, in Grainfield, KS, passed away on March 6, 2023, at Gove Medical Center, at the age of 82.

Services with Schmitt Funeral Home are pending.

Cecelia Bird, born on June 24, 1940, in Grainfield, KS, passed away on March 6, 2023, at Gove Medical Center, at the age of 82.Services with Schmitt Funeral Home are pending.

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