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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679077273251.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>After a brief illness, Margaret Rozella Klema McKittrick, 94, of 
Manhattan, Kansas, died on March 15, 2023, at Bramlage House in 
Manhattan, Kansas, surrounded by family members. Marge, as she was 
known, was born April 19, 1928, in Wilson, Kansas, the daughter of James
 and Hattie Weinhold Klema.Marge graduated from Wilson
 High School class of 1946. After graduation, she attended Kansas State 
University and taught Vocational Home Economics for a year in Beverly, 
three years in Plainville and a year at Hays Junior High in Hays.On
 June 17, 1954, she married Richard Leland McKittrick in Wilson, Kansas,
 whom she had known since first grade. She returned to KSU to work on 
her Master’s degree in Early Child Development. The union was blessed 
with three children, Richard James McKittrick, of Mission Hills, Sandra 
McKittrick Blamey of Maui and Kathryn McKittrick Wichmann, of Manhattan.
 Marge is survived by her three children, their spouses Bev McKittrick, 
Jim Blamey, Tony Wichmann, nine grand-children and their spouses.Marge
 was Den Mother for Cub Scouts and leader for Brownies and Girl Scouts. 
She also worked on KSU campus for many years with enrollment of new and 
returning students After raising the three children, she was a 
substitute teacher for USD 383. Marge was a member of the Peace Lutheran
 Church for many years, later transfering to First Lutheran Church, 
Lions Club, Delta Zeta, KNEA, AAUW, Stardusters, Creative Cooking, 
Manhattan Area Retired Teachers and Kansas State Alumni Association.Marge
 enjoyed her grandchildren, sewing, fishing and Kansas State sports. She
 was active with other retired friends and in early retirement enjoyed 
square dancing, gardening and traveling. With her husband, Richard, 
retiring from U.S.D. # 383 in 1992 they traveled extensively in Europe, 
Canada, Mexico, Egypt, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, the British Virgin 
Islands and all fifty of the states.Marge was preceded in death by her husband, parents and three brothers, Dell, Gerald and Samuel.The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, May 19th, at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.Cremation
 is planned with memorial service to be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 
20th, at First Lutheran Church, 930 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS, with 
Reverend Stephen Haverlah officiating. Private inurnment will be later 
in the Wilson City Cemetery, Wilson, Kansas.Online condolences may be left for her family by clicking on "Share A Memory" on this page.Memorial
 contributions may be made to Excelsior Lutheran Church Lighted Cross 
Fund in Wilson, KS, or First Lutheran Church in Manhattan. 
Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 
Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Margaret K. McKittrick

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679152985179.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Danny Scott Trout, 40, formerly of Bushton, Kansas, passed away on 
March 11, 2023, in Houston, Texas.&nbsp; Danny was born to Larry and Laura 
Trout on September 6, 1982, in Great Bend, Kansas. He spent the majority 
of his childhood in Bushton, Kansas, and graduated from Quivira Heights 
High School in 2000. As a teenager, Danny loved playing football, 
long-distance running, and learning physics and chemistry from his 
favorite teacher who deeply inspired him. He had a lead role in the 
school play every year and carried that passion with him throughout his 
adult life.&nbsp; Danny had the kindest heart and embodied the definition of a
 true friend, often going out of his way to help and encourage others. 
He attended Kansas State University majoring in theater and physics. He 
also enjoyed learning to speak French and was a member of Beta Sigma Psi
 Fraternity.Danny lived in California for several years as an adult and loved the
 ocean there as well as spending time in Hollywood. In 2014, he moved to
 Angleton, Texas to be closer to his parents. All of Danny’s life he 
shared a close bond with his Mother, whom he loved deeply.&nbsp;Danny also loved being an uncle and sharing his interests with his 
nephews and niece. He convinced each one of them at one point or another
 that he was Superman, he shared his best “dad jokes” with them, he 
taught them all of the secrets of his favorite video games, and he 
morphed into the best tickle monster that ever existed.Danny is survived by his mother, Laura Trout of Angleton, Texas; his 
two sisters: Dawn Trout of Rocky Ford, Colorado, and Crystal Trout of 
Lake Jackson, Texas; his grandmother, Karen Allison of Bushton, Kansas; 
his two nephews: Dylan (Madison) Mortimore of Great Bend, Kansas, and 
Layne Trout of Rocky Ford, Colorado; his niece, Emma Trout of Lake 
Jackson, Texas; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.&nbsp; Danny is joined
 in Heaven by his father, Larry Trout; his sister, Charlie Trout; and 
his gramps, Larry Temple.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 
23, 2023, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Bushton, Kansas, with 
Father Michael Brungardt officiating.&nbsp; Interment will follow in the 
Lyons Municipal Cemetery at Lyons, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 4:00
 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, March 22 at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic 
Church in Bushton with a Rosary Service at 7:00 PM.&nbsp; The family suggests
 that in lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions be directed to the 
Danny Trout Funeral Expense Fund with Charter Funerals, 2115 Washington 
Street, Great Bend, Kansas 67530 in charge.

Danny Scott Trout

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jerry M. Mason

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

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

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

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

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

He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church.

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

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

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

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

Gordon Slater

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Donald Lynn 'Butch' Hoberecht

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

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

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

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

Cleota Mae Dinkel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beth (Markley) Wirth Bennett

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sue DeVoss

Howard
 Richards, 94, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Riverview 
Estates, Marquette. He was born May 16, 1928, in Quinter, to Lawrence G.
 and Leona Richards.

Howard
 was raised in Quinter and was a graduate of Quinter High School. He 
excelled in all sports and especially loved basketball and football.&nbsp; 
Howard met his future wife, Marjorie Hockman while in high school.&nbsp; They
 later married and to this union, five children were born.&nbsp; Howard 
worked for the Union Pacific Railroad which took his family to many 
different locations, including Park, Winona, Quinter, Hill City, and 
Salina.&nbsp;

After
 retirement, Howard and Marge moved to the Bennington Lake and they 
attended the Bennington Bible Church.&nbsp; After the passing of his wife of 
over 50 years, Howard later met and married Edna Fritts of Gypsum.&nbsp; The 
later moved to Gypsum where they became members of the First Baptist 
Church.&nbsp; Howard and Edna later moved to Riverview Estates in Marquette 
where they resided until they went to be with their Lord and Savior.&nbsp;

Howard
 loved fishing and hunting with his grandsons and there are many stories
 to tell about their times together.&nbsp; He loved working in the garden and
 always grew the best vegetables that he loved sharing with others.

He
 loved playing the harmonica and continued to play until a few weeks 
before his passing.&nbsp; The most important love for Howard was his 
love of God and his family. He was a devout Christian man.

He
 was preceded in death by his parents; first wife and mother of his 
children, Marjorie; second wife, Edna; children, Maureen Richards, Larry
 Richards, and Vicki (Roy) Cooper; and two grandchildren, Rob Leiker and
 Aaron Richards.

Howard
 is survived by his daughters, Connie Conley of Bolivar, MO and Glenda 
Nickelson of Salina; 11 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren and 
great-grandchildren; step-daughter, Debora (Randy) Moravec of Abilene; 
step-son, Larry Fortenot of Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

Visitation
 will begin at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, March 22, at the Bennington Bible 
Church, 824 N. Nelson, Bennington, where the funeral will begin at 11:00
 A.M.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Bennington Cemetery. 

In lieu of 
flowers, memorials may be made to Riverview Estates, Marquette, and may 
be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, 
Minneapolis, KS 67467.

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 Richards, 94, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Riverview 
Estates, Marquette. He was born May 16, 1928, in Quinter, to Lawrence G.
 and Leona Richards.Howard
 was raised in Quinter and was a graduate of Quinter High School. He 
excelled in all sports and especially loved basketball and football.&nbsp; 
Howard met his future wife, Marjorie Hockman while in high school.&nbsp; They
 later married and to this union, five children were born.&nbsp; Howard 
worked for the Union Pacific Railroad which took his family to many 
different locations, including Park, Winona, Quinter, Hill City, and 
Salina.&nbsp;After
 retirement, Howard and Marge moved to the Bennington Lake and they 
attended the Bennington Bible Church.&nbsp; After the passing of his wife of 
over 50 years, Howard later met and married Edna Fritts of Gypsum.&nbsp; The 
later moved to Gypsum where they became members of the First Baptist 
Church.&nbsp; Howard and Edna later moved to Riverview Estates in Marquette 
where they resided until they went to be with their Lord and Savior.&nbsp;Howard
 loved fishing and hunting with his grandsons and there are many stories
 to tell about their times together.&nbsp; He loved working in the garden and
 always grew the best vegetables that he loved sharing with others.He
 loved playing the harmonica and continued to play until a few weeks 
before his passing.&nbsp; The most important love for Howard was his 
love of God and his family. He was a devout Christian man.He
 was preceded in death by his parents; first wife and mother of his 
children, Marjorie; second wife, Edna; children, Maureen Richards, Larry
 Richards, and Vicki (Roy) Cooper; and two grandchildren, Rob Leiker and
 Aaron Richards.Howard
 is survived by his daughters, Connie Conley of Bolivar, MO and Glenda 
Nickelson of Salina; 11 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren and 
great-grandchildren; step-daughter, Debora (Randy) Moravec of Abilene; 
step-son, Larry Fortenot of Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;Visitation
 will begin at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, March 22, at the Bennington Bible 
Church, 824 N. Nelson, Bennington, where the funeral will begin at 11:00
 A.M.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Bennington Cemetery. In lieu of 
flowers, memorials may be made to Riverview Estates, Marquette, and may 
be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, 
Minneapolis, KS 67467.

Howard Richards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gary E. Mulder

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jeanne Louise Heki

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

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

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

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

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

Larry was preceded in death by his parents.

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

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

Larry C. MacIntire

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Norman Mermis

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

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

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

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

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

Doris is survived by her son Douglas Dolezal of Kanopolis.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doris M. (Jennrich) Dolezal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ray Henry Lalicker

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

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

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

Virginia 'Ginny' Hemphill Simms

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Everett L. Schrant

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wesley J. 'Wes' Kandt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Matthew Ryan Pfeifer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Edwin 'Eddie' R. Piland

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

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

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

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

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