Elsie Lorraine (Bowker) Miller, 83, passed away on February 4th, 2023, in
 Paris, TX. Elsie was born March 19, 1939, in Stratton, CO to Klein P. 
Bowker and Lucille Willy Bowker. Elsie was raised on a farm in Stratton 
in her earlier years and then the family moved to Burlington, CO.&nbsp; Elsie
 was the oldest of 12 children. She graduated from Burlington High 
School in 1957. 
Elsie was living in Goodland, KS when she met Robert J Miller. They were
 married on July 1st, 1960.&nbsp; They raised 3 children Edwin Ray, Kimberly 
Kay and Lori Ann. 
Elsie dedicated her life to her children as they grew. Attending all 
school events, sporting events and countless swim meets. She was always 
their biggest fan and carried that enthusiasm thru to her grandchildren 
and great grandchildren. If anyone of them was competing she did her 
best to be in the front row cheering them on. In her spare time she was 
an avid bowler and golfer. Elsie cherished her friendships she gained 
thru both activities. After the children were grown she worked for 
Finley Motors and then Goodland Motor Company. She moved to Paris, TX in
 2007 to be closer to family. 
Elsie is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bob Miller, her 
son, Edwin Ray Miller and her daughter, Kimberly Kay Knox. 3 sisters, 
Alta Mae House, Kay Stephens and Janice Young. 2 brothers, Jim Bowker 
and Bill Bowker. 
Survivors include: Daughter, Lori (Tony) Cox. Grandchildren: Steve 
(Shasta) Smith, Bob (Vanessa) Miller, Dusty (Courtney) Knox, Jamie Knox,
 Sean (Bethany) Cox, Cody (Brittany) Cox and Kaitlyn Cox. Brother: Bruce
 Bowker. Sisters: Carol Tracy, Nancy Michael, Phyllis Dering, Beverly 
Bowker and Jackie (Cip) Sandoval. Brother-in-law: Ken Stephens. 
Sister-in-Law: Sharon Bowker. 11 Cherished Great Grandchildren and many 
nieces and nephews.

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

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 </figure>Elsie Lorraine (Bowker) Miller, 83, passed away on February 4th, 2023, in
 Paris, TX. Elsie was born March 19, 1939, in Stratton, CO to Klein P. 
Bowker and Lucille Willy Bowker. Elsie was raised on a farm in Stratton 
in her earlier years and then the family moved to Burlington, CO.&nbsp; Elsie
 was the oldest of 12 children. She graduated from Burlington High 
School in 1957. 
Elsie was living in Goodland, KS when she met Robert J Miller. They were
 married on July 1st, 1960.&nbsp; They raised 3 children Edwin Ray, Kimberly 
Kay and Lori Ann. 
Elsie dedicated her life to her children as they grew. Attending all 
school events, sporting events and countless swim meets. She was always 
their biggest fan and carried that enthusiasm thru to her grandchildren 
and great grandchildren. If anyone of them was competing she did her 
best to be in the front row cheering them on. In her spare time she was 
an avid bowler and golfer. Elsie cherished her friendships she gained 
thru both activities. After the children were grown she worked for 
Finley Motors and then Goodland Motor Company. She moved to Paris, TX in
 2007 to be closer to family. 
Elsie is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bob Miller, her 
son, Edwin Ray Miller and her daughter, Kimberly Kay Knox. 3 sisters, 
Alta Mae House, Kay Stephens and Janice Young. 2 brothers, Jim Bowker 
and Bill Bowker. 
Survivors include: Daughter, Lori (Tony) Cox. Grandchildren: Steve 
(Shasta) Smith, Bob (Vanessa) Miller, Dusty (Courtney) Knox, Jamie Knox,
 Sean (Bethany) Cox, Cody (Brittany) Cox and Kaitlyn Cox. Brother: Bruce
 Bowker. Sisters: Carol Tracy, Nancy Michael, Phyllis Dering, Beverly 
Bowker and Jackie (Cip) Sandoval. Brother-in-law: Ken Stephens. 
Sister-in-Law: Sharon Bowker. 11 Cherished Great Grandchildren and many 
nieces and nephews.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Elsie-Miller">HERE</a> for service details.

Elsie Lorraine (Bowker) Miller

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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

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 </figure>December 2, 1936 ~ March 11, 2023An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Ray-Lalicker">HERE</a> for service details.

Ray Henry Lalicker

Lexsie Rae Newcomer, age 29, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away peacefully 
on Thursday, March, 9th, 2023, at the Hospice House in Hutchinson, 
Kansas.

Lexsie was born on February 15th, 1994, at Trego Lemke 
Memorial Hospital to Steve and Brenda Newcomer. She graduated from Trego
 Community High School in 2012 and her strong desire to help people led 
to her attending Kansas State University, where she pursued pre-physical
 therapy studies. Lexsie was a very strong student and was able to 
fast-track her education by getting into the advanced occupational 
therapy program at The University of Kansas School of Medicine. She 
graduated with her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from there in 2017 and
 began working as an occupational therapist in the Kansas City area.

In her free time, Lexsie loved playing with her dog Sadie, hanging 
out with friends and family, going to concerts and movies, and cheering 
on her beloved Kansas State Wildcats. She had a huge heart and was 
always willing to lend a hand when someone needed help.

Lexsie is survived by her parents Steve Newcomer of Ogallah and 
Brenda Newcomer of WaKeeney, KS; Brother Mitch Newcomer (Kim) of 
WaKeeney, KS; Sister Whitney Montgomery (Taylor) of Denver, CO; Nieces 
Kamryn and Eva Newcomer and Baby Montgomery. She was preceded in death 
by her grandparents, Duane and Elaine Newcomer and Patricia Hands and 
Robert Spena; Her aunt and uncle Sandra and David French, and cousin 
Cory French.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, March 16, 2023, 
at Christ the King Catholic Church. Father Charlie Steier of Christ the 
King will be officiating. A rosary and family visitation will be held at
 the church, prior to the service, starting at 9:30 AM. &nbsp;Lunch will 
follow the Mass at Christ the King Parish Center.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Hospice House of 
Hutchinson, KS. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North
 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.

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 </figure>Lexsie Rae Newcomer, age 29, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away peacefully 
on Thursday, March, 9th, 2023, at the Hospice House in Hutchinson, 
Kansas.Lexsie was born on February 15th, 1994, at Trego Lemke 
Memorial Hospital to Steve and Brenda Newcomer. She graduated from Trego
 Community High School in 2012 and her strong desire to help people led 
to her attending Kansas State University, where she pursued pre-physical
 therapy studies. Lexsie was a very strong student and was able to 
fast-track her education by getting into the advanced occupational 
therapy program at The University of Kansas School of Medicine. She 
graduated with her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from there in 2017 and
 began working as an occupational therapist in the Kansas City area.In her free time, Lexsie loved playing with her dog Sadie, hanging 
out with friends and family, going to concerts and movies, and cheering 
on her beloved Kansas State Wildcats. She had a huge heart and was 
always willing to lend a hand when someone needed help.Lexsie is survived by her parents Steve Newcomer of Ogallah and 
Brenda Newcomer of WaKeeney, KS; Brother Mitch Newcomer (Kim) of 
WaKeeney, KS; Sister Whitney Montgomery (Taylor) of Denver, CO; Nieces 
Kamryn and Eva Newcomer and Baby Montgomery. She was preceded in death 
by her grandparents, Duane and Elaine Newcomer and Patricia Hands and 
Robert Spena; Her aunt and uncle Sandra and David French, and cousin 
Cory French.A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, March 16, 2023, 
at Christ the King Catholic Church. Father Charlie Steier of Christ the 
King will be officiating. A rosary and family visitation will be held at
 the church, prior to the service, starting at 9:30 AM. &nbsp;Lunch will 
follow the Mass at Christ the King Parish Center.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Hospice House of 
Hutchinson, KS. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North
 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.

Lexsie Rae Newcomer

Daniel Lynn “Danny” Casper, 76, Hays, died Saturday, March 11, 2023, at HaysMed.

He was born March 11, 1947, in Hays, 
Kansas, the son of Donald and Edna Jane (Bailey) Casper.&nbsp;&nbsp;Danny 
graduated from Hays High School in 1965.&nbsp;&nbsp;On January 21, 1967, he was 
united in marriage to Harriette Powell in Hays, and they celebrated 56 
years of marriage.&nbsp;&nbsp;Danny was a casino cage worker in Las Vegas, Nevada,
 retiring in 2006.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a sports fan and enjoyed playing Blackjack 
and pool.

Survivors include his wife Harriette of
 the home, two sons, Jason Casper and wife Alina of Hays and Joseph 
Casper and wife Beth of Bend, OR, a daughter, Jessica Krutka of Las 
Vegas, NV, two brothers, Jeff Casper and wife Carolyn of Brownell and 
Tom Casper and wife Debbie of Hays, a sister, Diane Dreiling and husband
 Larry of Medicine Lodge, five grandchildren, Aaron Casper, Addison 
Casper, Alexandria Casper, Samantha Casper, and David Krutka, and 
numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Kelly Casper.

No funeral services are planned, and 
arrangements are in the care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp;

Condolences and memories of Danny may be shared with his family at
 <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>

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 </figure>Daniel Lynn “Danny” Casper, 76, Hays, died Saturday, March 11, 2023, at HaysMed.He was born March 11, 1947, in Hays, 
Kansas, the son of Donald and Edna Jane (Bailey) Casper.&nbsp;&nbsp;Danny 
graduated from Hays High School in 1965.&nbsp;&nbsp;On January 21, 1967, he was 
united in marriage to Harriette Powell in Hays, and they celebrated 56 
years of marriage.&nbsp;&nbsp;Danny was a casino cage worker in Las Vegas, Nevada,
 retiring in 2006.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a sports fan and enjoyed playing Blackjack 
and pool.Survivors include his wife Harriette of
 the home, two sons, Jason Casper and wife Alina of Hays and Joseph 
Casper and wife Beth of Bend, OR, a daughter, Jessica Krutka of Las 
Vegas, NV, two brothers, Jeff Casper and wife Carolyn of Brownell and 
Tom Casper and wife Debbie of Hays, a sister, Diane Dreiling and husband
 Larry of Medicine Lodge, five grandchildren, Aaron Casper, Addison 
Casper, Alexandria Casper, Samantha Casper, and David Krutka, and 
numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Kelly Casper.No funeral services are planned, and 
arrangements are in the care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp;Condolences and memories of Danny may be shared with his family at
 <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>

Daniel Lynn 'Danny' Casper

Danny Allan Smith, born on May 14, 1969, passed away on March 8, 2023,&nbsp; in Quinter, Kansas, at the age of 53.&nbsp; He was born in Salinas, 
California, the son of Gene Allan and Pamelia Ann (Minchew) Smith.&nbsp;

Danny grew up in California and had lived in New York before moving 
to Quinter. He was happy to live anywhere a good drywall contractor was
 needed.

He is survived by his son Michael Allan Smith of California; 
daughter, Courtney Jean Smith and grandson Kasen of Washington;&nbsp; wife, 
Tracie Smith and son Jesse James Rip Allan Smith of New York; sisters, 
Danette (Mark) Landes and DeNell (Jeff) Davis, both of California; 
uncle, Rip (Lynne) Smith of California; uncle Andrew (Pattie) Minchew of
 Montana; nieces and nephews, Sean Able, Alyssa Able, Kayli Carroll, 
Justin Davis and Joshua Davis.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp;

No services are planned at this time.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Danny Allan Smith, born on May 14, 1969, passed away on March 8, 2023,&nbsp; in Quinter, Kansas, at the age of 53.&nbsp; He was born in Salinas, 
California, the son of Gene Allan and Pamelia Ann (Minchew) Smith.&nbsp;Danny grew up in California and had lived in New York before moving 
to Quinter. He was happy to live anywhere a good drywall contractor was
 needed.He is survived by his son Michael Allan Smith of California; 
daughter, Courtney Jean Smith and grandson Kasen of Washington;&nbsp; wife, 
Tracie Smith and son Jesse James Rip Allan Smith of New York; sisters, 
Danette (Mark) Landes and DeNell (Jeff) Davis, both of California; 
uncle, Rip (Lynne) Smith of California; uncle Andrew (Pattie) Minchew of
 Montana; nieces and nephews, Sean Able, Alyssa Able, Kayli Carroll, 
Justin Davis and Joshua Davis.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp;No services are planned at this time.&nbsp;

Danny Allan Smith

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

December 4, 1939 ~ March 11, 2023An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Janet-Walker">HERE</a> for service details.

Janet K. (Roth) Walker

Allen A. Windholz, age 81, of Victoria, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays Care Center.

He was born May 10, 1941, in Hays, Kansas, to Anton and Philomena Hilda (Hammerschmidt) Windholz. &nbsp;He married Eileen C. (Wagner)&nbsp;on October 24, 1964, at Emmeram, Kansas.

Allen was a custodian at the Victoria Grade School and Victoria High School for 24 years. &nbsp;He also was a bus driver for the USD #432&nbsp;School&nbsp;District. &nbsp;He grew up on the family farm at Emmeram, attended grade school at Emmeram, and was a 1960 graduate of Victoria High School. &nbsp;In his earlier years Allen was a farm hand and worked on area farms. &nbsp;He always enjoyed his farm animals of pigs, fainting goats, guineas, peacocks, and some cattle. &nbsp;

He was&nbsp;US Army veteran,&nbsp;a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis, the Catharine Knights of Columbus, the Hays American&nbsp;Legion, and a former member of the Sunflower Polka Club.&nbsp;

His survivors include his wife, Eileen Windholz, of the home; his children, Mark Windholz and wife, Brenda, Hays, KS; Theresa Meis and husband, Paul, Catharine, KS; Matthew Windholz and wife, Michelle, Ellis, KS; his sister, Altarena&nbsp;Basgall and husband, Leon, Yocemento, KS; his grandchildren, Michael Windholz (Nicole); Karl Meis, Kathleen Windholz&nbsp;and Coady Morris; Jacob Meis; his great grandchildren, Brooklynn and Mason Windholz.

Allen was preceded in &nbsp;death by his parents, Anton and&nbsp;Philomena Windholz; and his granddaughter, Julie Windholz.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, March 16, 2023, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father James Moster O.F.M. Cap. officiating. &nbsp;

Burial will be in the St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria Kansas with military honors conducted by the Victoria V.F.W. Post #1751.

A Catharine Knights of Columbus rosary will be at 6:30 P.M. Wednesday, followed by a vigil service at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, both at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671. &nbsp;

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, Victoria, Kansas, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Thursday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis

The family suggests memorials made payable to: St. Fidelis Cemetery or Hospice of Hays Medical Center in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;

Condolences can be sent via e-mail 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>Allen A. Windholz, age 81, of Victoria, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays Care Center.He was born May 10, 1941, in Hays, Kansas, to Anton and Philomena Hilda (Hammerschmidt) Windholz. &nbsp;He married Eileen C. (Wagner)&nbsp;on October 24, 1964, at Emmeram, Kansas.Allen was a custodian at the Victoria Grade School and Victoria High School for 24 years. &nbsp;He also was a bus driver for the USD #432&nbsp;School&nbsp;District. &nbsp;He grew up on the family farm at Emmeram, attended grade school at Emmeram, and was a 1960 graduate of Victoria High School. &nbsp;In his earlier years Allen was a farm hand and worked on area farms. &nbsp;He always enjoyed his farm animals of pigs, fainting goats, guineas, peacocks, and some cattle. &nbsp;He was&nbsp;US Army veteran,&nbsp;a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis, the Catharine Knights of Columbus, the Hays American&nbsp;Legion, and a former member of the Sunflower Polka Club.&nbsp;His survivors include his wife, Eileen Windholz, of the home; his children, Mark Windholz and wife, Brenda, Hays, KS; Theresa Meis and husband, Paul, Catharine, KS; Matthew Windholz and wife, Michelle, Ellis, KS; his sister, Altarena&nbsp;Basgall and husband, Leon, Yocemento, KS; his grandchildren, Michael Windholz (Nicole); Karl Meis, Kathleen Windholz&nbsp;and Coady Morris; Jacob Meis; his great grandchildren, Brooklynn and Mason Windholz.Allen was preceded in &nbsp;death by his parents, Anton and&nbsp;Philomena Windholz; and his granddaughter, Julie Windholz.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, March 16, 2023, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father James Moster O.F.M. Cap. officiating. &nbsp;Burial will be in the St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria Kansas with military honors conducted by the Victoria V.F.W. Post #1751.A Catharine Knights of Columbus rosary will be at 6:30 P.M. Wednesday, followed by a vigil service at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, both at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, Victoria, Kansas, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Thursday, at The Basilica of St. FidelisThe family suggests memorials made payable to: St. Fidelis Cemetery or Hospice of Hays Medical Center in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail 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;

Allen A. Windholz

Friday, February 1st, 1957-Saturday, March 11th, 2023

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Friday, February 1st, 1957-Saturday, March 11th, 2023An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Harley Trimmer

Beloved husband, 
father, grandfather, brother, uncle, professor extraordinaire, and dear 
friend Denny Lee passed away peacefully at home on March 8, 2023, after a
 courageous and extended battle with cancer. 

Denny was born in Hays, 
Kansas, on April 27, 1938, to Floyd MacDowell and Freda Lee. He always 
quipped that Hays was a good place to be from! Denny was joined by his 
fabulous sisters, Gretchen (Andeel) and Christie (Triplett). His 
childhood summers were spent in Prairie View, Kansas, with his beloved 
grandmother Cornelia (Cokie) and gramps, Art “two-beers” Denman, who 
taught him how to keep bees, a lifelong passion. A precocious child, he 
smoked his father’s precious WWII-rationed cigarettes and drove the 
family’s Model-A Ford well before his tenth birthday. Denny attended 
Hays High School and graduated both as president of the student body and
 valedictorian of his class. He thought he was pretty darn hot stuff, 
until his sister Gretchen did the very same, three years later. He 
attended the University of Kansas where he completed his undergraduate 
degree in physics in 1960 and PhD in nuclear physics in 1966. He joined 
the ATO fraternity and kept close friendships with his pledge class for 
more than 65 years, several of whom flew to Bozeman recently to bid 
farewell to their dear friend.

He completed a two-year 
National Academy of Science postdoctoral fellowship in nuclear physics 
at the Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, and worked at the
 NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Los Angeles on the Apollo project. 
Denny married Susan Lee in 1965.  They moved to Bozeman, Montana, in 1968, where 
their son Craig was born in 1972. Denny taught in the physics department
 at Montana State University from 1968-1993, save for a brief teaching 
engagement at Ball State University, upon which he vowed never to leave 
his beloved Bozeman ever again. He enjoyed hiking and camping, and spent
 several summers camping in Yellowstone National Park, where he observed
 geysers and treated park visitors to impromptu lectures on geyser 
eruptions and park geology.

Denny became a legendary 
professor in the physics department at MSU, where he taught generations 
of engineering, science, pre-med, and architecture students the required
 sequence of physics courses. He was among the early advocates for the 
establishment of the WWAMI program and created an astronomy course 
entitled “Mysteries of the Sky,” which is still taught at MSU. 
Generations of students were enthralled by his teaching and memorable 
in-class demonstrations. Throughout his life, Denny was routinely 
approached by former students who expressed their gratitude to him for 
his teaching, even decades after his retirement.

In 
1970, Denny started consulting work as an expert witness, using the laws
 of physics to understand vehicular accidents and product liability 
cases. He worked with attorneys nationwide and truly enjoyed the 
challenges and sleuth-like nature of the work, summoning his gifts as a 
teacher to explain complicated concepts to juries. He continued his 
expert witness work full-time upon his retirement from MSU and became a 
respected and sought-after leader in the field. He particularly enjoyed 
working with his longtime friends Mark Baldwin, attorney John Bardelli 
and physicist and business partner Scott Anderson.

In 
addition to his intellect and great sense of humor, Denny possessed a 
sonorous bass voice and loved to sing. Encouraged by a retired voice 
professor seated next to him in church as Denny was enthusiastically 
singing a hymn, he decided to join the First Presbyterian Church Choir 
in 1992. Soon after, Denny decided to take piano lessons from the choir 
director, and eventually concluded that it would be cheaper to marry 
her, which demonstrated a rare lapse in judgment on his part. Denny and 
Ilse-Mari (van Wyk) were married on July 2, 1994 and were blessed with 
nearly 29 years of marriage. They traveled widely and enjoyed a life 
filled with love and joy. Denny delighted in Ilse’s achievements as a 
musician and composer and was especially proud of her work as dean of 
the Honors College at MSU, although he would add, she preferred the term
 “duchess.” During their early trips to Ilse’s native South Africa, 
Denny was able to meet several of Ilse’s family members, including her 
mother and grandmother (both named Barbara) as well as her brother, 
Waldemar, whom he loved as his own. Denny particularly enjoyed visiting 
the Kruger, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi and Etosha National Parks. He would have 
loved to return there.

Their daughter, Elizabeth, was 
born in 2002, and became the apple of Denny’s eye. He literally cried 
when she left for pre-school. Throughout the years, he listened to every
 cello lesson, attended every swim practice, taught her math and 
science, drove her back and forth to school, and instilled an abiding 
appreciation for literature in her. The two “pardners” kept bees and 
panned for gold on their two gold claims. Both Craig and Elizabeth 
inherited their dad’s sense of humor and fascination with the natural 
world, along with a love for the game of cribbage, with the attendant 
banter. Craig shared a passion for steam trains with his dad, both model
 and full-scale trains. Denny’s nephews and nieces (Michael, Jennifer, 
and Amy Triplett; Missy, John, Megan, and Katie Andeel) were all 
convinced that their beloved uncle Denny routinely spoke to Santa on his
 watch, resulting in model behavior during Thanksgiving dinner. The Lees
 traveled to Maui every year, where they found a welcoming Ohana at 
Keawali’i Congregational Church in Makena and established a second home 
in Kihei.

In 2018, on the eve of his 80th birthday 
family reunion, Denny was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome, a 
form of leukemia. He received outstanding care in Bozeman and traveled 
to the Mayo Clinic, the Hutch Cancer Center (Seattle) and M.D. Anderson 
Cancer Center (Houston) for additional consultations and treatments. 
Thanks to brilliant oncologists and the advances of medical science, 
Denny was able to witness Elizabeth’s graduation from Bozeman High (also
 as a valedictorian) and matriculation to Dartmouth College. He loved 
visiting the campus this past fall.

To the end of his 
life, Denny could flawlessly recite works of literature and poetry that 
he had committed to memory, including this from Shakespeare’s Julius 
Caesar: “Of all the wonders that I yet have heard, it seems to me most 
strange that men should fear; seeing that death, a necessary end, will 
come when it will come.”

Denny is survived by his wife 
Ilse-Mari, daughter Elizabeth Marie, son Craig (Jennie) Lee, and 
granddaughter Ella Lee; as well as his sisters Gretchen (Stan) Andeel; 
Christie (Tom) Triplett, and many adoring nephews and nieces. The family
 wish to thank Dr. Luke Omohundro for his outstanding care of Denny over
 the years. We are deeply grateful to physical therapist Amy Appel, as 
well as to Dr. Collette Kirchhoff, Pamela Brown, Jeanette Johnson, and 
the entire Eden Hospice Team, for their compassionate guidance and 
expert care of Denny during the last months of his life. In lieu of 
flowers, the family would love it if you look up at the night sky, share
 a good laugh with a friend, or do a little something behind-the-scenes 
to uplift another, as Denny would have done.

A 
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 P.M. on Tuesday, March 14, at 
<a href="https://www.dokkennelson.com/obituaries/Denny-Lee?obId=27472404#/obituaryInfo">Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service</a>. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 P.M.
 on Wednesday, March 15, at Pilgrim Congregational Church.

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 </figure>Beloved husband, 
father, grandfather, brother, uncle, professor extraordinaire, and dear 
friend Denny Lee passed away peacefully at home on March 8, 2023, after a
 courageous and extended battle with cancer. Denny was born in Hays, 
Kansas, on April 27, 1938, to Floyd MacDowell and Freda Lee. He always 
quipped that Hays was a good place to be from! Denny was joined by his 
fabulous sisters, Gretchen (Andeel) and Christie (Triplett). His 
childhood summers were spent in Prairie View, Kansas, with his beloved 
grandmother Cornelia (Cokie) and gramps, Art “two-beers” Denman, who 
taught him how to keep bees, a lifelong passion. A precocious child, he 
smoked his father’s precious WWII-rationed cigarettes and drove the 
family’s Model-A Ford well before his tenth birthday. Denny attended 
Hays High School and graduated both as president of the student body and
 valedictorian of his class. He thought he was pretty darn hot stuff, 
until his sister Gretchen did the very same, three years later. He 
attended the University of Kansas where he completed his undergraduate 
degree in physics in 1960 and PhD in nuclear physics in 1966. He joined 
the ATO fraternity and kept close friendships with his pledge class for 
more than 65 years, several of whom flew to Bozeman recently to bid 
farewell to their dear friend.He completed a two-year 
National Academy of Science postdoctoral fellowship in nuclear physics 
at the Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, and worked at the
 NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Los Angeles on the Apollo project. 
Denny married Susan Lee in 1965. They moved to Bozeman, Montana, in 1968, where 
their son Craig was born in 1972. Denny taught in the physics department
 at Montana State University from 1968-1993, save for a brief teaching 
engagement at Ball State University, upon which he vowed never to leave 
his beloved Bozeman ever again. He enjoyed hiking and camping, and spent
 several summers camping in Yellowstone National Park, where he observed
 geysers and treated park visitors to impromptu lectures on geyser 
eruptions and park geology.Denny became a legendary 
professor in the physics department at MSU, where he taught generations 
of engineering, science, pre-med, and architecture students the required
 sequence of physics courses. He was among the early advocates for the 
establishment of the WWAMI program and created an astronomy course 
entitled “Mysteries of the Sky,” which is still taught at MSU. 
Generations of students were enthralled by his teaching and memorable 
in-class demonstrations. Throughout his life, Denny was routinely 
approached by former students who expressed their gratitude to him for 
his teaching, even decades after his retirement.In 
1970, Denny started consulting work as an expert witness, using the laws
 of physics to understand vehicular accidents and product liability 
cases. He worked with attorneys nationwide and truly enjoyed the 
challenges and sleuth-like nature of the work, summoning his gifts as a 
teacher to explain complicated concepts to juries. He continued his 
expert witness work full-time upon his retirement from MSU and became a 
respected and sought-after leader in the field. He particularly enjoyed 
working with his longtime friends Mark Baldwin, attorney John Bardelli 
and physicist and business partner Scott Anderson.In 
addition to his intellect and great sense of humor, Denny possessed a 
sonorous bass voice and loved to sing. Encouraged by a retired voice 
professor seated next to him in church as Denny was enthusiastically 
singing a hymn, he decided to join the First Presbyterian Church Choir 
in 1992. Soon after, Denny decided to take piano lessons from the choir 
director, and eventually concluded that it would be cheaper to marry 
her, which demonstrated a rare lapse in judgment on his part. Denny and 
Ilse-Mari (van Wyk) were married on July 2, 1994 and were blessed with 
nearly 29 years of marriage. They traveled widely and enjoyed a life 
filled with love and joy. Denny delighted in Ilse’s achievements as a 
musician and composer and was especially proud of her work as dean of 
the Honors College at MSU, although he would add, she preferred the term
 “duchess.” During their early trips to Ilse’s native South Africa, 
Denny was able to meet several of Ilse’s family members, including her 
mother and grandmother (both named Barbara) as well as her brother, 
Waldemar, whom he loved as his own. Denny particularly enjoyed visiting 
the Kruger, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi and Etosha National Parks. He would have 
loved to return there.Their daughter, Elizabeth, was 
born in 2002, and became the apple of Denny’s eye. He literally cried 
when she left for pre-school. Throughout the years, he listened to every
 cello lesson, attended every swim practice, taught her math and 
science, drove her back and forth to school, and instilled an abiding 
appreciation for literature in her. The two “pardners” kept bees and 
panned for gold on their two gold claims. Both Craig and Elizabeth 
inherited their dad’s sense of humor and fascination with the natural 
world, along with a love for the game of cribbage, with the attendant 
banter. Craig shared a passion for steam trains with his dad, both model
 and full-scale trains. Denny’s nephews and nieces (Michael, Jennifer, 
and Amy Triplett; Missy, John, Megan, and Katie Andeel) were all 
convinced that their beloved uncle Denny routinely spoke to Santa on his
 watch, resulting in model behavior during Thanksgiving dinner. The Lees
 traveled to Maui every year, where they found a welcoming Ohana at 
Keawali’i Congregational Church in Makena and established a second home 
in Kihei.In 2018, on the eve of his 80th birthday 
family reunion, Denny was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome, a 
form of leukemia. He received outstanding care in Bozeman and traveled 
to the Mayo Clinic, the Hutch Cancer Center (Seattle) and M.D. Anderson 
Cancer Center (Houston) for additional consultations and treatments. 
Thanks to brilliant oncologists and the advances of medical science, 
Denny was able to witness Elizabeth’s graduation from Bozeman High (also
 as a valedictorian) and matriculation to Dartmouth College. He loved 
visiting the campus this past fall.To the end of his 
life, Denny could flawlessly recite works of literature and poetry that 
he had committed to memory, including this from Shakespeare’s Julius 
Caesar: “Of all the wonders that I yet have heard, it seems to me most 
strange that men should fear; seeing that death, a necessary end, will 
come when it will come.”Denny is survived by his wife 
Ilse-Mari, daughter Elizabeth Marie, son Craig (Jennie) Lee, and 
granddaughter Ella Lee; as well as his sisters Gretchen (Stan) Andeel; 
Christie (Tom) Triplett, and many adoring nephews and nieces. The family
 wish to thank Dr. Luke Omohundro for his outstanding care of Denny over
 the years. We are deeply grateful to physical therapist Amy Appel, as 
well as to Dr. Collette Kirchhoff, Pamela Brown, Jeanette Johnson, and 
the entire Eden Hospice Team, for their compassionate guidance and 
expert care of Denny during the last months of his life. In lieu of 
flowers, the family would love it if you look up at the night sky, share
 a good laugh with a friend, or do a little something behind-the-scenes 
to uplift another, as Denny would have done.A 
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 P.M. on Tuesday, March 14, at 
<a href="https://www.dokkennelson.com/obituaries/Denny-Lee?obId=27472404#/obituaryInfo">Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service</a>. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 P.M.
 on Wednesday, March 15, at Pilgrim Congregational Church.

Floyd Denman 'Denny' Lee

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

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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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678551711976.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </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.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678550132300.jpeg" alt="" />
 <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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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </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>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678456050347.jpeg" alt="" />
 <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.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678396286636.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </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;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678396167587.png" alt="" />
 <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;

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