Sandra Sue "Sandy" Ochs, 82, Hays, died Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Ellis Good Samaritan Society.

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Sandra Sue "Sandy" Ochs, 82, Hays, died Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Ellis Good Samaritan Society.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Sandra Sue 'Sandy' Ochs

Dennis "Joe" Pflaum, age 75 of Hays, Kansas, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, at HaysMed. Joe was born on November 5, 1947, in Falls City, Nebraska to Albert and Leola (Wissman) Pflaum. On October 5, 1969, he married Vicki (Furnas) in the Falls City Methodist Church. Joe was the owner of Brown’s Shoe Fit in Hays for 41 years. In addition to owning the store he drove an Athletic Bus for Fort Hays State, drove a flagger vehicle for Hess Services moving oilfield tanks, as well as helping with car transports for local car dealerships. Joe was an avid outdoorsman particularly hunting and fishing and enjoyed traveling the country. His greatest joy was being able to attend his grandchildren’s sporting events.&nbsp; He is survived by his wife, Vicki Pflaum of Hays; his son, Aaron Matthew Pflaum and significant other, Stacy Budig and his children, twin girls, Brooke and Brittany and his son, Blake all of Hays; his daughter, Lindsay Hart and husband Jamie and their son, Braxton all of Hays; two sisters, Rosie Wanchisen of Denver, Colorado and Joyce Neilsen and husband Jim of Broomfield, Colorado as well as his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents,; a brother, Kenny Pflaum and his wife Lori; and a brother-in-law, Tom Wanchisen. Funeral services will be&nbsp;1:00 PM Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the First United Methodist Church of Hays with pastor Troy Miller officiating. Private family burial will take place in Falls City. Memorial contributions are suggested to HaysMed Hospice, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks or the Cancer Council of Ellis County. Donations made payable to the organization may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes,&nbsp;PO Box 86 Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

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 </figure>Dennis "Joe" Pflaum, age 75 of Hays, Kansas, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, at HaysMed. Joe was born on November 5, 1947, in Falls City, Nebraska to Albert and Leola (Wissman) Pflaum. On October 5, 1969, he married Vicki (Furnas) in the Falls City Methodist Church. Joe was the owner of Brown’s Shoe Fit in Hays for 41 years. In addition to owning the store he drove an Athletic Bus for Fort Hays State, drove a flagger vehicle for Hess Services moving oilfield tanks, as well as helping with car transports for local car dealerships. Joe was an avid outdoorsman particularly hunting and fishing and enjoyed traveling the country. His greatest joy was being able to attend his grandchildren’s sporting events.&nbsp; He is survived by his wife, Vicki Pflaum of Hays; his son, Aaron Matthew Pflaum and significant other, Stacy Budig and his children, twin girls, Brooke and Brittany and his son, Blake all of Hays; his daughter, Lindsay Hart and husband Jamie and their son, Braxton all of Hays; two sisters, Rosie Wanchisen of Denver, Colorado and Joyce Neilsen and husband Jim of Broomfield, Colorado as well as his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents,; a brother, Kenny Pflaum and his wife Lori; and a brother-in-law, Tom Wanchisen. Funeral services will be&nbsp;1:00 PM Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the First United Methodist Church of Hays with pastor Troy Miller officiating. Private family burial will take place in Falls City. Memorial contributions are suggested to HaysMed Hospice, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks or the Cancer Council of Ellis County. Donations made payable to the organization may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes,&nbsp;PO Box 86 Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Dennis 'Joe' Pflaum

Maurice Earl Phelps, 81, was born on the family farm June 4, 1941, at Quinter, KS. He died February 17, 2023, in Colby, KS. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Edith Phelps; siblings, Wrex, James, Kay and Don; and wife Janet. 
One sister, Shirley (Julius) Bohl, of Florida, and several nieces and nephews survive him. 
Maurice graduated from Quinter High School in 1959. He served in the 
United States Army at Fort Lee, VA. He returned to Colby, KS and 
developed several businesses. He especially enjoyed operating UPac 
Storage.

Maurice also volunteered with the Colby Fire Department for 
several years. His family’s farming operations was closest to his heart 
as part of the 4th generation of farmer’s in Quinter, KS. During his 
last years, Maurice made his home at Fairview Estates. 
At this time, no services are planned.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Maurice Earl Phelps, 81, was born on the family farm June 4, 1941, at Quinter, KS. He died February 17, 2023, in Colby, KS. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Edith Phelps; siblings, Wrex, James, Kay and Don; and wife Janet. 
One sister, Shirley (Julius) Bohl, of Florida, and several nieces and nephews survive him. 
Maurice graduated from Quinter High School in 1959. He served in the 
United States Army at Fort Lee, VA. He returned to Colby, KS and 
developed several businesses. He especially enjoyed operating UPac 
Storage. Maurice also volunteered with the Colby Fire Department for 
several years. His family’s farming operations was closest to his heart 
as part of the 4th generation of farmer’s in Quinter, KS. During his 
last years, Maurice made his home at Fairview Estates. 
At this time, no services are planned.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Maurice Earl Phelps

Floyd Dennis “Denny” Cornwell, 64, of Luray, Kansas, died on Friday, 
February 17, 2023, at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Denny was born on December 06, 1958, in Osborne, Kansas, the son of 
Keith B. and Eleanor R. (Walls) Cornwell.&nbsp; He grew up in rural Luray, 
Kansas on the family farm and graduated from Lucas-Luray High School in 
the class of 1978.&nbsp; He lived in the Luray area all his life and worked 
as a farm laborer on a local farm and also worked for many years at 
Heartland Hay.&nbsp; He was a longtime member of the Luray United Methodist 
Church.&nbsp; He was an active member in the Russell Muzzle Loaders and Luray
 Fire Department.&nbsp; He loved to hunt, trap, fish, cut firewood and 
enjoyed cutting and carving limestone stone posts.&nbsp; Most of all he 
enjoyed spending time with his family and especially enjoyed hanging out
 with his many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

Surviving family include his sister Linda Dolton and husband Joe of 
Luray, Kansas;&nbsp; nieces Amy Leiker and husband Marc and Sara Eckinger and
 husband Brett and nephew Benjamin Dolton and wife Rebecca.&nbsp; He was 
preceded in death by his parents.

A graveside service to celebrate Floyd’s life will be held at 11 A.M.
 on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the Osborne City Cemetery in Osborne,
 Kansas.&nbsp; There will be no public viewing before the service.&nbsp; 
Immediately following the graveside service, the family would like to 
invite family and friends in the community to a luncheon at the Luray 
United Methodist Church on Tuesday afternoon from 12:30 P.M. to 2:30 
P.M.. The family will enjoy food and fellowship and share stories with 
those who attend.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be given to the Luray Fire Department 
and sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of 
Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Floyd Dennis “Denny” Cornwell, 64, of Luray, Kansas, died on Friday, 
February 17, 2023, at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.Denny was born on December 06, 1958, in Osborne, Kansas, the son of 
Keith B. and Eleanor R. (Walls) Cornwell.&nbsp; He grew up in rural Luray, 
Kansas on the family farm and graduated from Lucas-Luray High School in 
the class of 1978.&nbsp; He lived in the Luray area all his life and worked 
as a farm laborer on a local farm and also worked for many years at 
Heartland Hay.&nbsp; He was a longtime member of the Luray United Methodist 
Church.&nbsp; He was an active member in the Russell Muzzle Loaders and Luray
 Fire Department.&nbsp; He loved to hunt, trap, fish, cut firewood and 
enjoyed cutting and carving limestone stone posts.&nbsp; Most of all he 
enjoyed spending time with his family and especially enjoyed hanging out
 with his many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;Surviving family include his sister Linda Dolton and husband Joe of 
Luray, Kansas;&nbsp; nieces Amy Leiker and husband Marc and Sara Eckinger and
 husband Brett and nephew Benjamin Dolton and wife Rebecca.&nbsp; He was 
preceded in death by his parents.A graveside service to celebrate Floyd’s life will be held at 11 A.M.
 on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the Osborne City Cemetery in Osborne,
 Kansas.&nbsp; There will be no public viewing before the service.&nbsp; 
Immediately following the graveside service, the family would like to 
invite family and friends in the community to a luncheon at the Luray 
United Methodist Church on Tuesday afternoon from 12:30 P.M. to 2:30 
P.M.. The family will enjoy food and fellowship and share stories with 
those who attend.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Luray Fire Department 
and sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of 
Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Floyd Dennis 'Denny' Cornwell

Kay Lyn Dumler Dinkel, 67, passed away Wednesday February 15,&nbsp;2023, at her home in rural Russell, Kansas, surrounded by her family.&nbsp;

Kay was born March 12, 1955, in Russell to Carl A Dumler and Florence E (Keil) Dumler. She lived her entire life in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the Class of 1973. She married her forever best friend and love, Bryan on August 10, 1974. They were very proud parents of Brent and Todd. They were the absolute pride and joy of their lives. Kay and Bryan were involved in all of the activities that the boys took part in, and Kay often said that those boys, now young men, fathers and husbands, were the greatest and proudest accomplishment of her life.&nbsp;

This union also brought them four wonderful grandchildren: Braden, Jordyn, Brooklynn and Preston Dinkel. Kay cherished and loved being a grandmother, because she never really had the opportunity to have grandparents in her life, as they passed when she was very young. So, she tried her best to make the most of being a grandmother and being involved in their lives as well.

In her spare time, Kay served as a Den mother for local Cub Scout groups, was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church Altar Guild and taught Sunday School. She also served as a County Board Member for the Russell Regional Hospital, and on the Kansas Center for Assisted Living (KCAL) Board.&nbsp;

Kay was actively involved in the Healthcare industry in and around Russell for over 40 years. She earned her Associates Degree in Health Information Technology in 2001 from Hutchinson Community College, and her Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Management and Leadership in 2004 from Friends University. She loved her healthcare colleagues, and especially the patients and residents who touched her life. She always tried her best to be a good friend, co-worker, family member and citizen.

Kay loved her farm and animals, raising oak trees, and was happiest and complete when she and Bryan built their new home on the farm in 2021. They worked side by side together to make it a loving family home.

Kay is survived by her husband Bryan Dinkel of the home; son Brent Dinkel wife Stacy, and children Braden and Jordyn of Manhattan, KS; and son Todd Dinkel wife Andrea, and children Brooklynn and Preston of Hays, KS. Her surviving family also includes sisters Jean Naegele, Rita Forsyth, Jody Myers and brother Carl Dumler Jr.

Celebration of Kay’s Life will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, 24, 2023, at St. John Lutheran Church of Russell.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Thursday at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; 

Memorials have been established with&nbsp; Dreiling Schmidt Cancer Institute or Amazing Grace Home Care.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Kay Lyn Dumler Dinkel, 67, passed away Wednesday February 15,&nbsp;2023, at her home in rural Russell, Kansas, surrounded by her family.&nbsp;Kay was born March 12, 1955, in Russell to Carl A Dumler and Florence E (Keil) Dumler. She lived her entire life in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the Class of 1973. She married her forever best friend and love, Bryan on August 10, 1974. They were very proud parents of Brent and Todd. They were the absolute pride and joy of their lives. Kay and Bryan were involved in all of the activities that the boys took part in, and Kay often said that those boys, now young men, fathers and husbands, were the greatest and proudest accomplishment of her life.&nbsp;This union also brought them four wonderful grandchildren: Braden, Jordyn, Brooklynn and Preston Dinkel. Kay cherished and loved being a grandmother, because she never really had the opportunity to have grandparents in her life, as they passed when she was very young. So, she tried her best to make the most of being a grandmother and being involved in their lives as well.In her spare time, Kay served as a Den mother for local Cub Scout groups, was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church Altar Guild and taught Sunday School. She also served as a County Board Member for the Russell Regional Hospital, and on the Kansas Center for Assisted Living (KCAL) Board.&nbsp;Kay was actively involved in the Healthcare industry in and around Russell for over 40 years. She earned her Associates Degree in Health Information Technology in 2001 from Hutchinson Community College, and her Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Management and Leadership in 2004 from Friends University. She loved her healthcare colleagues, and especially the patients and residents who touched her life. She always tried her best to be a good friend, co-worker, family member and citizen.Kay loved her farm and animals, raising oak trees, and was happiest and complete when she and Bryan built their new home on the farm in 2021. They worked side by side together to make it a loving family home.Kay is survived by her husband Bryan Dinkel of the home; son Brent Dinkel wife Stacy, and children Braden and Jordyn of Manhattan, KS; and son Todd Dinkel wife Andrea, and children Brooklynn and Preston of Hays, KS. Her surviving family also includes sisters Jean Naegele, Rita Forsyth, Jody Myers and brother Carl Dumler Jr.Celebration of Kay’s Life will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, 24, 2023, at St. John Lutheran Church of Russell.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Thursday at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; Memorials have been established with&nbsp; Dreiling Schmidt Cancer Institute or Amazing Grace Home Care.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Kay Lyn Dumler Dinkel

March 22, 1996
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 February 18, 2023

An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Katlyn-Marie-Klima?obId=27316083#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

March 22, 1996
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 February 18, 2023An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Katlyn-Marie-Klima?obId=27316083#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Katlyn Marie Klima

Wednesday, June 4th, 1941-Friday, February 17th, 2023

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Wednesday, June 4th, 1941-Friday, February 17th, 2023An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Antone “Tony” Herman, 85, St. Peter, Kansas, passed away Monday, 
February 13, 2023, at the Graham County Hospital, Hill City. He was born
 July 15, 1937, in St. Peter, Kansas to Dale and Cecelia (Riedel) 
Herman. He grew up on the family farm with his two brothers and four 
sisters. When 

Tony went to grade school in St. Peter, he and his sister 
Ann spent their weekdays in town with their Grandma Herman. The weekends
 at home on the farm were this farm boy’s favorite days, and summers 
were the best. The Kansas dirt was in his blood even at a young age. 
Tony attended Morland High School graduating in the Class of 1955. Ten 
years later,  May 29, 1965, Tony married the love of his life Sarah 
Brungardt who he had known since  she was a classmate of his sister 
Alfreda. Tony paid no attention to her then, but she definitely had her 
eyes on him! The wedding was held in St. Anthony Church and in true St. 
Peter Community fashion was celebrated with a daylong gathering of 
family, friends, dancing, eating and maybe a celebratory drink or two. 
Tony and Sarah were blessed with the arrival of four beautiful children:
 Melissa, Anthony, Paul and Christina.

However, following 
graduation, Tony worked for his brother Ed  in the oil business. He 
eventually became a District Superintendent for Hallador Petroleum, but 
Tony’s real passion was farming. He took over the family farm in 1965 
when his father was no longer capable and became a full-time  farmer and
 rancher. Of course, on the tractor and combine were his favorite places
 to be. When help was needed, especially during wheat harvest, he had 
his family members. His two brothers-in-law and later his sons were 
recruited to help with his farming endeavors, and let us not forget who 
did all the meals for those crews!

Through the years 
Tony spent his spare time pursuing many hobbies. Carpentry (making 
wooden crosses for his grandchildren and plant/patio tables for Sarah 
and his children), welding, and building model cars, tractors, and 
trucks. And, of course, trips to casinos! He was an avid collector of 
John Deere items, John Wayne memorabilia, belt buckles, cigarette 
lighters, and replicas and pictures of windmills.

Tony’s faith in 
God was extremely strong. He was an active member of St. Anthony 
Catholic Church in St. Peter, a member of the Knights of Columbus and 
served as Grand Knight. Following the closing of St. Anthony’s, Sarah 
and he became members of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hill City. 
Tony also served his community and surrounding area as a volunteer 
fireman for 25 years.

Tony loved Sarah dearly. They went dancing 
frequently. The couple rarely missed being on the dance floor for a 
lively polka or romantic waltz. His four children were very important to
 him. Tony loved attending all their school events. When he couldn’t 
make it to their games, he called to check on how they were doing. One 
occasion, when Melissa was playing basketball in Jennings, the Jennings 
principal found Sarah to tell her she had an emergency phone call. It 
was Tony calling to see how Melissa’s game went! Their family took 
vacations, which always depended on the timing of harvest.  After the 
children were grown and out of the house, Tony was known to call them on
 Sundays just to play polkas for them. After Tony retired one of his 
favorite things to do (with a beer in hand)  was just sitting on the 
swing with Sarah next to him.

Tony’s  grandchildren and great 
grandchildren were especially adored by him. Tony and Sarah really 
enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren taking them to such 
places as the Sternberg Museum, Colorado Springs  and Rolling Hills 
zoos, and the salt mine in Hutchinson. Be assured they will never forget
 Papa’s favorite sayings to them: “Woohoo!”, ”Good stuff Maynard”, “Put 
your shoes on”, “Bookster who he”, and “Ish Ka Bibel”. That last one is a
 German oldie but goodie, that no one really knows the exact meaning!

Tony
 was preceded in death by his parents Dale and Cecelia Herman; brothers 
Ed and Killian Herman; sisters: Hubertina Rossini, Bernita Rempe-Kayser,
 and Ann Marie Clark. 

Left to carry on Tony’s legacy of faith and the 
love for the land are: his wife Sarah, of the home; sons:  Anthony 
(Tracey) Herman, Wakeeney and Paul Herman, Wichita; daughters: Melissa 
(Cayland) Portenier, Hays and Christina (Mitch) Emery, Sedalia, 
Missouri; sister, Alfreda Myers, Hays; grandchildren:  Garrett 
Portenier, Hays, Justin (Tiffany) Portenier, Palmyra, Nebraska, Jared 
Portenier, Gering, Nebraska, Kendra (Jason) Rohr, Dodge City, Brandi 
(Ross) Bugbee, Manhattan, Whitney (Brad) Heimerman, Conway Springs, 
Olivia Herman, Lawrence, Mason Herman, Hill City, Hollie Herman, 
Wichita, Macy Herman, Wichita, Sophie Herman, Wichita, Aaron Emery, 
Manhattan and Seth Emery, Versailles, Missouri; 11 great grandchildren; 
and numerous nieces and nephews.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Tony-Herman?obId=27268202#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Antone “Tony” Herman, 85, St. Peter, Kansas, passed away Monday, 
February 13, 2023, at the Graham County Hospital, Hill City. He was born
 July 15, 1937, in St. Peter, Kansas to Dale and Cecelia (Riedel) 
Herman. He grew up on the family farm with his two brothers and four 
sisters. When Tony went to grade school in St. Peter, he and his sister 
Ann spent their weekdays in town with their Grandma Herman. The weekends
 at home on the farm were this farm boy’s favorite days, and summers 
were the best. The Kansas dirt was in his blood even at a young age. 
Tony attended Morland High School graduating in the Class of 1955. Ten 
years later, May 29, 1965, Tony married the love of his life Sarah 
Brungardt who he had known since she was a classmate of his sister 
Alfreda. Tony paid no attention to her then, but she definitely had her 
eyes on him! The wedding was held in St. Anthony Church and in true St. 
Peter Community fashion was celebrated with a daylong gathering of 
family, friends, dancing, eating and maybe a celebratory drink or two. 
Tony and Sarah were blessed with the arrival of four beautiful children:
 Melissa, Anthony, Paul and Christina.However, following 
graduation, Tony worked for his brother Ed in the oil business. He 
eventually became a District Superintendent for Hallador Petroleum, but 
Tony’s real passion was farming. He took over the family farm in 1965 
when his father was no longer capable and became a full-time farmer and
 rancher. Of course, on the tractor and combine were his favorite places
 to be. When help was needed, especially during wheat harvest, he had 
his family members. His two brothers-in-law and later his sons were 
recruited to help with his farming endeavors, and let us not forget who 
did all the meals for those crews!Through the years 
Tony spent his spare time pursuing many hobbies. Carpentry (making 
wooden crosses for his grandchildren and plant/patio tables for Sarah 
and his children), welding, and building model cars, tractors, and 
trucks. And, of course, trips to casinos! He was an avid collector of 
John Deere items, John Wayne memorabilia, belt buckles, cigarette 
lighters, and replicas and pictures of windmills.Tony’s faith in 
God was extremely strong. He was an active member of St. Anthony 
Catholic Church in St. Peter, a member of the Knights of Columbus and 
served as Grand Knight. Following the closing of St. Anthony’s, Sarah 
and he became members of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hill City. 
Tony also served his community and surrounding area as a volunteer 
fireman for 25 years.Tony loved Sarah dearly. They went dancing 
frequently. The couple rarely missed being on the dance floor for a 
lively polka or romantic waltz. His four children were very important to
 him. Tony loved attending all their school events. When he couldn’t 
make it to their games, he called to check on how they were doing. One 
occasion, when Melissa was playing basketball in Jennings, the Jennings 
principal found Sarah to tell her she had an emergency phone call. It 
was Tony calling to see how Melissa’s game went! Their family took 
vacations, which always depended on the timing of harvest. After the 
children were grown and out of the house, Tony was known to call them on
 Sundays just to play polkas for them. After Tony retired one of his 
favorite things to do (with a beer in hand) was just sitting on the 
swing with Sarah next to him.Tony’s grandchildren and great 
grandchildren were especially adored by him. Tony and Sarah really 
enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren taking them to such 
places as the Sternberg Museum, Colorado Springs and Rolling Hills 
zoos, and the salt mine in Hutchinson. Be assured they will never forget
 Papa’s favorite sayings to them: “Woohoo!”, ”Good stuff Maynard”, “Put 
your shoes on”, “Bookster who he”, and “Ish Ka Bibel”. That last one is a
 German oldie but goodie, that no one really knows the exact meaning!Tony
 was preceded in death by his parents Dale and Cecelia Herman; brothers 
Ed and Killian Herman; sisters: Hubertina Rossini, Bernita Rempe-Kayser,
 and Ann Marie Clark. Left to carry on Tony’s legacy of faith and the 
love for the land are: his wife Sarah, of the home; sons: Anthony 
(Tracey) Herman, Wakeeney and Paul Herman, Wichita; daughters: Melissa 
(Cayland) Portenier, Hays and Christina (Mitch) Emery, Sedalia, 
Missouri; sister, Alfreda Myers, Hays; grandchildren: Garrett 
Portenier, Hays, Justin (Tiffany) Portenier, Palmyra, Nebraska, Jared 
Portenier, Gering, Nebraska, Kendra (Jason) Rohr, Dodge City, Brandi 
(Ross) Bugbee, Manhattan, Whitney (Brad) Heimerman, Conway Springs, 
Olivia Herman, Lawrence, Mason Herman, Hill City, Hollie Herman, 
Wichita, Macy Herman, Wichita, Sophie Herman, Wichita, Aaron Emery, 
Manhattan and Seth Emery, Versailles, Missouri; 11 great grandchildren; 
and numerous nieces and nephews.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Tony-Herman?obId=27268202#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Tony Herman

Elizabeth A. “Beth” Huston,&nbsp;age 72,&nbsp;of Hays&nbsp;passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Saint Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church 2901 East 13th&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas with Father Damian Richards officiating.

&nbsp;Vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P. M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. &nbsp;

Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, and from 9:00 – 10:00 A.M. Saturday, at Saint Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church.

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 guest &nbsp;book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

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 </figure>Elizabeth A. “Beth” Huston,&nbsp;age 72,&nbsp;of Hays&nbsp;passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Saint Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church 2901 East 13th&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas with Father Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp;Vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P. M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, and from 9:00 – 10:00 A.M. Saturday, at Saint Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church.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 guest &nbsp;book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

Elizabeth A. 'Beth' Huston

Sheridan Charlene Kraft, 78, of Colby, died Thursday, February 16, 2023,
 at Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS. She was born August 21, 1944, in Hill
 City, KS, to Gerald and Elnora (Cullum) McDowall. 

Sheridan graduated 
from Oakley High School. On May 1, 1965, at Park, KS, she married Robert
 Kraft. To this union, four children were born. Sheridan’s family was 
her life and she especially loved spending time with her grandchildren 
and great grandchildren. In her free time she enjoyed cooking, reading, 
sewing and working on genealogy. 
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Robert Kraft Sr. 
She is survived by her children, Chris (Erma) Kraft, Cheryl Kraft (Ron 
Clark), Robert L. (Kaylie) Kraft Jr. and Joni Showalter (Trevor 
Willemsen); grandchildren, Aaron Kraft, Garrett P. Kraft, Alyssa Kraft, 
Christopher Brittain, Alexyss Kraft, Riley Kraft, Baylei Kraft, 
Quynnalynn Ayers, Caiden Showalter and Colin Showalter; great 
grandchildren, Ashylynn, Emery, Avacyn and Cillian Brittain, Kaden 
Solorio, Alyvia Kraft, Zeppelin Kraft and Neveah Kraft; sisters, 
Virginia Smith, Janice Madsen, and Diana Siwula; brother Jim McDowall 
and numerous nieces and nephews. 
The funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 24, 
2023, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, with burial in Beulah Cemetery, 
Colby.

Memorials may be made to Pioneer Memorial Library 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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 </figure>Sheridan Charlene Kraft, 78, of Colby, died Thursday, February 16, 2023,
 at Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS. She was born August 21, 1944, in Hill
 City, KS, to Gerald and Elnora (Cullum) McDowall. Sheridan graduated 
from Oakley High School. On May 1, 1965, at Park, KS, she married Robert
 Kraft. To this union, four children were born. Sheridan’s family was 
her life and she especially loved spending time with her grandchildren 
and great grandchildren. In her free time she enjoyed cooking, reading, 
sewing and working on genealogy. 
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Robert Kraft Sr. 
She is survived by her children, Chris (Erma) Kraft, Cheryl Kraft (Ron 
Clark), Robert L. (Kaylie) Kraft Jr. and Joni Showalter (Trevor 
Willemsen); grandchildren, Aaron Kraft, Garrett P. Kraft, Alyssa Kraft, 
Christopher Brittain, Alexyss Kraft, Riley Kraft, Baylei Kraft, 
Quynnalynn Ayers, Caiden Showalter and Colin Showalter; great 
grandchildren, Ashylynn, Emery, Avacyn and Cillian Brittain, Kaden 
Solorio, Alyvia Kraft, Zeppelin Kraft and Neveah Kraft; sisters, 
Virginia Smith, Janice Madsen, and Diana Siwula; brother Jim McDowall 
and numerous nieces and nephews. 
The funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 24, 
2023, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, with burial in Beulah Cemetery, 
Colby. Memorials may be made to Pioneer Memorial Library 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;

Sheridan Charlene Kraft (McDowall)

Twila May (Dinkel) Dyer, 85, died Friday, February 17, 2023, at Fowler Residential Care, Fowler.

She was born June 15, 1937, on the family farm in Ness County, Kansas,
 the daughter of Andrew and Euphrosine (Bach) Dinkel.&nbsp; She was a 
graduate of Ness City High School and went on to earn her Associates 
Degree in Nursing.&nbsp; She was a Registered Nurse working at Trinity 
Hospital, Dodge City Regional Hospital, Family Planning Clinic, Hodgeman
 County Health Center and the WIC Program at the Ford County Health 
Department.&nbsp; She was a Dodge City resident since 1959 moving from Great 
Bend.

She was a member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Altar 
Society, Girl Scout Leader and Retired Nurses Association of Dodge City.

On November 17, 1956, she married James Herbert Dyer at Sacred Heart 
Church in Ness City.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on March 5, 1969.

Survivors include: her six children, Valarie Dyer, Jetmore, Stephanie
 VanDegrift and husband Todd, Dodge City, Dr. James Dyer Jr. and 
husband Alberto, Oak Ridge, New Jersey, Kevin Dyer and wife Susan, 
Greeley, Colorado, Tony Helfrich, Pratt, Kansas and Ashley Helfrich, 
Wichita, Kansas; a brother, Cletus Dinkel, Las Vegas, Nevada; six 
sisters, Marge Dinkel, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mary Coleman and 
husband Jerry, Pink, Oklahoma, Vivian Dinkel, Las Cruses, New Mexico, 
Betty Bryson, Lawrence, Kansas, Pat Gleeson, Azuza, California and Donna
 Hilmes, Othello, Washington; 11 grandchildren, Bryan Dyer, Nelson 
Perkins and wife Amanda, Tanis VanDegrift and wife Brooke, Joseph 
Jauregui, Tessa VanDegrift, Todd VanDegrift, Jr., Jonathan Fonseca, 
Robert Dyer, Halle Helfrich, Sian Helfrich and Kian Helfrich; 10 great 
grandchildren; and 1 great great granddaughter.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, a son, James Dyer, Jr. and a brother, Larry Dinkel.

Vigil service will be at 7:00 pm Monday, February 27, 2023, at Ziegler
 Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am Tuesday, 
February 28, 2023, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge City,
 with Fr. John Stang presiding.&nbsp; The Mass may be viewed on the church’s 
Facebook page.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery at
 Ft. Dodge.&nbsp; There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken 
place.&nbsp; Friends may sign the register from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday at
 Ziegler Funeral Chapel.

The family suggests memorials to Sacred Heart School Endowment in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

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 </figure>Twila May (Dinkel) Dyer, 85, died Friday, February 17, 2023, at Fowler Residential Care, Fowler.She was born June 15, 1937, on the family farm in Ness County, Kansas,
 the daughter of Andrew and Euphrosine (Bach) Dinkel.&nbsp; She was a 
graduate of Ness City High School and went on to earn her Associates 
Degree in Nursing.&nbsp; She was a Registered Nurse working at Trinity 
Hospital, Dodge City Regional Hospital, Family Planning Clinic, Hodgeman
 County Health Center and the WIC Program at the Ford County Health 
Department.&nbsp; She was a Dodge City resident since 1959 moving from Great 
Bend.She was a member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Altar 
Society, Girl Scout Leader and Retired Nurses Association of Dodge City.On November 17, 1956, she married James Herbert Dyer at Sacred Heart 
Church in Ness City.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on March 5, 1969.Survivors include: her six children, Valarie Dyer, Jetmore, Stephanie
 VanDegrift and husband Todd, Dodge City, Dr. James Dyer Jr. and 
husband Alberto, Oak Ridge, New Jersey, Kevin Dyer and wife Susan, 
Greeley, Colorado, Tony Helfrich, Pratt, Kansas and Ashley Helfrich, 
Wichita, Kansas; a brother, Cletus Dinkel, Las Vegas, Nevada; six 
sisters, Marge Dinkel, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mary Coleman and 
husband Jerry, Pink, Oklahoma, Vivian Dinkel, Las Cruses, New Mexico, 
Betty Bryson, Lawrence, Kansas, Pat Gleeson, Azuza, California and Donna
 Hilmes, Othello, Washington; 11 grandchildren, Bryan Dyer, Nelson 
Perkins and wife Amanda, Tanis VanDegrift and wife Brooke, Joseph 
Jauregui, Tessa VanDegrift, Todd VanDegrift, Jr., Jonathan Fonseca, 
Robert Dyer, Halle Helfrich, Sian Helfrich and Kian Helfrich; 10 great 
grandchildren; and 1 great great granddaughter.She was also preceded in death by her parents, a son, James Dyer, Jr. and a brother, Larry Dinkel.Vigil service will be at 7:00 pm Monday, February 27, 2023, at Ziegler
 Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am Tuesday, 
February 28, 2023, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge City,
 with Fr. John Stang presiding.&nbsp; The Mass may be viewed on the church’s 
Facebook page.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery at
 Ft. Dodge.&nbsp; There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken 
place.&nbsp; Friends may sign the register from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday at
 Ziegler Funeral Chapel.The family suggests memorials to Sacred Heart School Endowment in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

Twila May (Dinkel) Dyer

David "Dave" Henry Wessel, 88, of Oakley, Kansas. passed away Thursday 
morning, February 16, 2023, at Logan County Senior Living, Oakley, 
Kansas. 
Dave was born on January 6, 1935, in Thomas County, Kansas, the son of 
Joseph and Mary "Mayme" (Mindrup) Wessel. On August 23, 1969, Dave 
married Catherine "Kay" Glassman in Oakley, Kansas, this union was 
blessed with two children, Lance and Mark. In his youth, Dave worked on 
the family farm and as a hired hand for farmers. He then worked for the 
City of Oakley in the Electric Department, as a mechanic for 40 years, 
most notably at Mel's Motors, and later as custodian and maintenance at 
USD 274. He enjoyed his retirement by having several part times jobs. 
Dave was always working on or fixing something, and most of all, he 
enjoyed his friends, family, and grandson Silas. 
He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 42 years, Catherine "Kay"
 (Glassman) Wessel; parents, Joseph and Mary "Mayme" (Mindrup) Wessel; 
siblings, Ambrose, Helen Nuessen, Bob, Mary Ann Seymore, Charles, and 
Tom. 
He is survived by his two sons, Lance Wessel (Amanda) and Mark Wessel of
 Oakley, Kansas; his grandson Silas Wessel; two sisters, Sister 
Bernadine Wessel, ASC of Wichita, Kansas, and Rita Wessel of Hays, 
Kansas, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 
Visitation will be 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2023, with a Vigil 
at 7:00 p.m. at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley, Kansas. Funeral Mass is at 
10:00 a.m. Friday, February 24, 2023, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 
Oakley, burial to follow at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Oakley.


Memorials may be made to St. Joseph's Schools 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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 </figure>David "Dave" Henry Wessel, 88, of Oakley, Kansas. passed away Thursday 
morning, February 16, 2023, at Logan County Senior Living, Oakley, 
Kansas. 
Dave was born on January 6, 1935, in Thomas County, Kansas, the son of 
Joseph and Mary "Mayme" (Mindrup) Wessel. On August 23, 1969, Dave 
married Catherine "Kay" Glassman in Oakley, Kansas, this union was 
blessed with two children, Lance and Mark. In his youth, Dave worked on 
the family farm and as a hired hand for farmers. He then worked for the 
City of Oakley in the Electric Department, as a mechanic for 40 years, 
most notably at Mel's Motors, and later as custodian and maintenance at 
USD 274. He enjoyed his retirement by having several part times jobs. 
Dave was always working on or fixing something, and most of all, he 
enjoyed his friends, family, and grandson Silas. 
He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 42 years, Catherine "Kay"
 (Glassman) Wessel; parents, Joseph and Mary "Mayme" (Mindrup) Wessel; 
siblings, Ambrose, Helen Nuessen, Bob, Mary Ann Seymore, Charles, and 
Tom. 
He is survived by his two sons, Lance Wessel (Amanda) and Mark Wessel of
 Oakley, Kansas; his grandson Silas Wessel; two sisters, Sister 
Bernadine Wessel, ASC of Wichita, Kansas, and Rita Wessel of Hays, 
Kansas, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 
Visitation will be 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2023, with a Vigil 
at 7:00 p.m. at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley, Kansas. Funeral Mass is at 
10:00 a.m. Friday, February 24, 2023, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 
Oakley, burial to follow at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Oakley. 
Memorials may be made to St. Joseph's Schools 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;

David 'Dave' Henry Wessel

Carl Woofter, retired Physician’s Assistant, passed away at KU 
Medical Center on February 13, 2023, at the age of 61. Carl is survived 
by his wife of 11 years, Lee Woofter, his children: Hannah Woofter of 
Kansas City, Missouri, Dylan Woofter of Overland Park, Kansas, Kaitlyn 
Leighton, husband William of Hays, Kansas, AJ Woofter, wife Kali of 
Merriam, Kansas, Corey Stevens, wife Alysse of Holly, Colorado, and step 
daughter, Karlee Bliss, husband Austin of Holdredge, Nebraska; and his 
seven grandchildren, Tegan Woofter of Lawrence, Kansas, Marshall and 
Mason Leighton of Hays, Kansas,  Xander and Jasper Bliss of Holdredge, 
Nebraska, and Jaqueline and Eva Stevens of Holly, Colorado.  He was 
preceded in death by his father, Dale Carrier Woofter, sister, Sherida 
Linn Shoff, and sister-in-law, Donna Jo Woofter.

Carl 
was born in Atwood Kansas on May 11, 1961, to Dale and Gladys Woofter.  
Dale and Gladys settled in Hoxie, Kansas, where Carl would graduate from 
Hoxie High School in 1980.  During his early years, Carl worked at the 
family business, Woofter Pump and Well. He traveled extensively with his
 dad and brothers, pulling and drilling new water wells all around the 
country.  After some time working with his family, Carl ventured out on 
his own, doing many different occupations, hauling drilling mud to oil 
rigs, construction, and a short stint as a jeweler and as an 
entrepreneur owning a Photo Shop.

As a late bloomer to 
Academia, Carl didn’t pursue his career path in the medical field until 
1994 with an Associate’s Degree from Fort Hays State College as a 
Radiology Technician.  In 1997, Carl received his Bachelor of Science 
Degree in Medical Diagnostic Imaging from Fort Hays State College 
graduating Suma Cum Laude. In 1998, he was accepted into the Wichita 
State University Physician Assistant’s Program.  In 2000, he graduated 
Cum Laude as a Physician Assistant and practiced for 15 years until 
declining health forced his early retirement.

As a 
Physician Assistant, Carl was known as the people’s provider.  His 
passion was taking care of patients and providing the best healthcare 
possible to the rural and remote underserved population of any community
 in which he practiced.  He also was a firm believer in investing in the
 future of healthcare.  He did this in partnership with Wichita State 
University by serving as a mentor for students in the Physician 
Assistant’s Program during their rotation in Family Practice.

Carl
 was an avid fisherman and he loved to travel.  Anytime you could 
combine traveling and fishing you could count on Carl with his bags 
packed and his pole ready to go.  His greatest joy was fishing with 
family and friends and his fondest memories fishing with his Dad, Dale.

Visitation
 will be held on Monday, February 20, 2023, 2:00pm to 7:00pm, Mickey – 
Leoppold Funeral Home with family 5:00pm-7:00pm.  Funeral Services will 
be held for Carl at First Christian Church, Hoxie, Kansas on Tuesday, 
February 21, 2023 at 10:30am with Pastor Carl Dumler officiating. 

 A 
memorial in Carl’s memory has been suggested to the Woofter Family for a
 future designation.

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 </figure>Carl Woofter, retired Physician’s Assistant, passed away at KU 
Medical Center on February 13, 2023, at the age of 61. Carl is survived 
by his wife of 11 years, Lee Woofter, his children: Hannah Woofter of 
Kansas City, Missouri, Dylan Woofter of Overland Park, Kansas, Kaitlyn 
Leighton, husband William of Hays, Kansas, AJ Woofter, wife Kali of 
Merriam, Kansas, Corey Stevens, wife Alysse of Holly, Colorado, and step 
daughter, Karlee Bliss, husband Austin of Holdredge, Nebraska; and his 
seven grandchildren, Tegan Woofter of Lawrence, Kansas, Marshall and 
Mason Leighton of Hays, Kansas, Xander and Jasper Bliss of Holdredge, 
Nebraska, and Jaqueline and Eva Stevens of Holly, Colorado. He was 
preceded in death by his father, Dale Carrier Woofter, sister, Sherida 
Linn Shoff, and sister-in-law, Donna Jo Woofter.Carl 
was born in Atwood Kansas on May 11, 1961, to Dale and Gladys Woofter. 
Dale and Gladys settled in Hoxie, Kansas, where Carl would graduate from 
Hoxie High School in 1980. During his early years, Carl worked at the 
family business, Woofter Pump and Well. He traveled extensively with his
 dad and brothers, pulling and drilling new water wells all around the 
country. After some time working with his family, Carl ventured out on 
his own, doing many different occupations, hauling drilling mud to oil 
rigs, construction, and a short stint as a jeweler and as an 
entrepreneur owning a Photo Shop.As a late bloomer to 
Academia, Carl didn’t pursue his career path in the medical field until 
1994 with an Associate’s Degree from Fort Hays State College as a 
Radiology Technician. In 1997, Carl received his Bachelor of Science 
Degree in Medical Diagnostic Imaging from Fort Hays State College 
graduating Suma Cum Laude. In 1998, he was accepted into the Wichita 
State University Physician Assistant’s Program. In 2000, he graduated 
Cum Laude as a Physician Assistant and practiced for 15 years until 
declining health forced his early retirement.As a 
Physician Assistant, Carl was known as the people’s provider. His 
passion was taking care of patients and providing the best healthcare 
possible to the rural and remote underserved population of any community
 in which he practiced. He also was a firm believer in investing in the
 future of healthcare. He did this in partnership with Wichita State 
University by serving as a mentor for students in the Physician 
Assistant’s Program during their rotation in Family Practice.Carl
 was an avid fisherman and he loved to travel. Anytime you could 
combine traveling and fishing you could count on Carl with his bags 
packed and his pole ready to go. His greatest joy was fishing with 
family and friends and his fondest memories fishing with his Dad, Dale.Visitation
 will be held on Monday, February 20, 2023, 2:00pm to 7:00pm, Mickey – 
Leoppold Funeral Home with family 5:00pm-7:00pm. Funeral Services will 
be held for Carl at First Christian Church, Hoxie, Kansas on Tuesday, 
February 21, 2023 at 10:30am with Pastor Carl Dumler officiating. A 
memorial in Carl’s memory has been suggested to the Woofter Family for a
 future designation.

Carl L. Woofter

Marie Elaine Drewel, 71, passed away February 15, 2023, at Wesley 
Medical Center in Wichita. She was born on August 26, 1951, in Great 
Bend to Eugene &amp; Okla (Dixon) Addington. She married Tom G. Drewel, 
September 28, 1968, in Great Bend.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Marie was an MHDD at Larned State 
Hospital. She was a member of the American Legion Post #180 and the 
Legion Riders of Great Bend, the Patriot Guard and Bikers of Central 
Kansas (BOCK). She and her husband were Mr. and Mrs. Claus for the Men’s
 Motorcycle Club Toy Run, for 40 years and passed out ornaments to 
surrounding hospitals for BOCK.&nbsp; Marie especially loved spending time 
with her family and riding her trike.

Survivors include, her son, Tommy Drewel and wife Kristi of Great 
Bend; a daughter, Anneda Mossberg and husband Shawn of Ellinwood; a 
brother, Jimmy Addington of Ellinwood; a sister, Mary Rose Lauber of 
Great Bend; four grandchildren, Chris Julian and wife Bailie, Melissa 
Sanders, Mackenzie Drewel and Madison Drewel; and a great granddaughter,
 Adleigh Julian. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, 
Tom G. Drewel, Sr. ; her daughter, Tammy Drewel; a brother, Bobby 
Addington; and a sister, Rossie Lauber.

Visitation will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, 
February 20, 2023, with the family receiving guests from 6:00 p.m. to 
8:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30
 a.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home with Reverend 
Dick Ogle presiding. Interment will follow at the Great Bend Cemetery. 


Memorials have been designated to the American Legion Post #180, in care
 of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Marie Elaine Drewel, 71, passed away February 15, 2023, at Wesley 
Medical Center in Wichita. She was born on August 26, 1951, in Great 
Bend to Eugene &amp; Okla (Dixon) Addington. She married Tom G. Drewel, 
September 28, 1968, in Great Bend.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Marie was an MHDD at Larned State 
Hospital. She was a member of the American Legion Post #180 and the 
Legion Riders of Great Bend, the Patriot Guard and Bikers of Central 
Kansas (BOCK). She and her husband were Mr. and Mrs. Claus for the Men’s
 Motorcycle Club Toy Run, for 40 years and passed out ornaments to 
surrounding hospitals for BOCK.&nbsp; Marie especially loved spending time 
with her family and riding her trike.Survivors include, her son, Tommy Drewel and wife Kristi of Great 
Bend; a daughter, Anneda Mossberg and husband Shawn of Ellinwood; a 
brother, Jimmy Addington of Ellinwood; a sister, Mary Rose Lauber of 
Great Bend; four grandchildren, Chris Julian and wife Bailie, Melissa 
Sanders, Mackenzie Drewel and Madison Drewel; and a great granddaughter,
 Adleigh Julian. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, 
Tom G. Drewel, Sr. ; her daughter, Tammy Drewel; a brother, Bobby 
Addington; and a sister, Rossie Lauber.Visitation will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, 
February 20, 2023, with the family receiving guests from 6:00 p.m. to 
8:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30
 a.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home with Reverend 
Dick Ogle presiding. Interment will follow at the Great Bend Cemetery. 
Memorials have been designated to the American Legion Post #180, in care
 of Bryant Funeral Home.

Marie Elaine Drewel

Jim Sweat, 70, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Center, KS. 
 Jim was born on October 18, 1952, in Smith Center, KS, the son of 
Eugene Francis and J. L. (Stuckman) Sweat.&nbsp; On August 26, 1978, Jim 
married Barbara Shellito in Smith Center, KS, to this union they were 
blessed with two children, Laura and Lee. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ron Sweat. 
 Jim is survived by his wife Barbara Sweat of Smith Center; a daughter 
Laura (Rhett) Kingsbury of Smith Center; a son Lee (Michelle) Sweat of 
Cedar; two brothers, Vince (Judi) Sweat of Austin, TX, Don ( Ronda) 
Sweat of Syracuse, NE; two sisters, Jean Sweat of Smith Center, June 
Ankenbrundt of Olathe; four grandchildren, Sierra, Kinser, Camber and 
Briggs Kingsbury all of Smith Center. Funeral services will 
be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 24, 2023, at All Faiths Funeral 
Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with Pastor Lance McDowell
 officiating. &nbsp;Visitation will be held 8:00 until service time, Friday, 
February 24th.&nbsp; Burial will take place in the Claudell Cemetery, 
Claudell, KS.&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to the Smith County 4-H Club and 
can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

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 </figure>Jim Sweat, 70, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Center, KS. 
 Jim was born on October 18, 1952, in Smith Center, KS, the son of 
Eugene Francis and J. L. (Stuckman) Sweat.&nbsp; On August 26, 1978, Jim 
married Barbara Shellito in Smith Center, KS, to this union they were 
blessed with two children, Laura and Lee. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ron Sweat. 
 Jim is survived by his wife Barbara Sweat of Smith Center; a daughter 
Laura (Rhett) Kingsbury of Smith Center; a son Lee (Michelle) Sweat of 
Cedar; two brothers, Vince (Judi) Sweat of Austin, TX, Don ( Ronda) 
Sweat of Syracuse, NE; two sisters, Jean Sweat of Smith Center, June 
Ankenbrundt of Olathe; four grandchildren, Sierra, Kinser, Camber and 
Briggs Kingsbury all of Smith Center. Funeral services will 
be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 24, 2023, at All Faiths Funeral 
Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with Pastor Lance McDowell
 officiating. &nbsp;Visitation will be held 8:00 until service time, Friday, 
February 24th.&nbsp; Burial will take place in the Claudell Cemetery, 
Claudell, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Smith County 4-H Club and 
can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

Jim Sweat

Phillipsburg resident Loretta K. Kline passed away Feb. 14, 2023, at
 the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville at the age of 74.&nbsp; She was
 born Feb. 13, 1949.

Survivors include her daughters; Misti Taber of Stockton &amp; Inett 
Eckhout of Kearney, NE; her son, Shane Westbrook of Ravenna, NE; step 
daughter, Becky Kline; Sisters, Irene Anzalone of Florida &amp; Rita 
Whitaker of Omaha, NE; 8 grandchildren &amp; 2 great grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held Wed., Feb. 22,&nbsp; at 10:30 a.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with Pastor Art Walker
 officiating.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Loretta K. Kline passed away Feb. 14, 2023, at
 the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville at the age of 74.&nbsp; She was
 born Feb. 13, 1949.Survivors include her daughters; Misti Taber of Stockton &amp; Inett 
Eckhout of Kearney, NE; her son, Shane Westbrook of Ravenna, NE; step 
daughter, Becky Kline; Sisters, Irene Anzalone of Florida &amp; Rita 
Whitaker of Omaha, NE; 8 grandchildren &amp; 2 great grandchildren.Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held Wed., Feb. 22,&nbsp; at 10:30 a.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with Pastor Art Walker
 officiating.In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Loretta K. Kline

Sandra Sue Meadows, 72, of Gypsum passed away 
Saturday, February 11, 2023. Sandra was born January 9, 1951, in Sharon 
Springs, Kansas, to Walter and Thelma (Miller) Kowalke.

She was a care giver for Bethel Bower for over a decade while being a
 devoted mother and wife/host to several Meadows adventures. She was a 
veteran of the Vietnam War. She always had time for her family and was 
very active in the Smoky Hill Audubon Society and a donator of too many 
charities to list.&nbsp; She will be greatly missed.

Sandra was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her 
two kids, T.J. Meadows and Kathy Lee, of Gypsum; eleven grandchildren; 
three brothers, Ralf Kowalke, Herman Kowalke, and Ervin Kowalke; two 
sisters, Joyce and Pacilla Butford.

A Memorial Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2023, at 
Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina. A Celebration of Life will 
follow at the home, 419 E. Second St., Gypsum.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Smoky Hill Audubon Society or DAV and sent in care of the mortuary.

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Saturday, February 11, 2023. Sandra was born January 9, 1951, in Sharon 
Springs, Kansas, to Walter and Thelma (Miller) Kowalke.She was a care giver for Bethel Bower for over a decade while being a
 devoted mother and wife/host to several Meadows adventures. She was a 
veteran of the Vietnam War. She always had time for her family and was 
very active in the Smoky Hill Audubon Society and a donator of too many 
charities to list.&nbsp; She will be greatly missed.Sandra was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her 
two kids, T.J. Meadows and Kathy Lee, of Gypsum; eleven grandchildren; 
three brothers, Ralf Kowalke, Herman Kowalke, and Ervin Kowalke; two 
sisters, Joyce and Pacilla Butford.A Memorial Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2023, at 
Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina. A Celebration of Life will 
follow at the home, 419 E. Second St., Gypsum.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Smoky Hill Audubon Society or DAV and sent in care of the mortuary.

Sandra Sue Meadows

Dennis George Younger, age 73,&nbsp;of Ellis, Kansas, passed away on February 14, 2023, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

He was born May 23, 1949, in Hays, Kansas, to Baltzar and Helen (Pfannenstiel) Younger. &nbsp;He married Cherri (Walker) on May 23, 2005, in Hays.

He was an oil field truck driver hauling heavy equipment, and pipe for a number of years. &nbsp;Dennis grew up in Hays, attended Hays High School, and served four years in the US Navy. &nbsp;He enjoyed fishing, fixing up lawn mowers, tinkering in his shed, and watching old cartoons.

Survivors include his wife, Cherri Younger, of the home;&nbsp;his children, Amanda Northcutt and husband, Michael, Ft. Collins, Marc Younger, Victoria, KS; Chad Younger and wife, Courtney, Ellis, KS; his step children, Melanie Dreher, Kearney, NE; Crystal Nottingham, Hays, KS; his grandchildren, Taylor, Mason, Hunter Northcutt; Alyssa, Evan, Myah Younger; Ivory, Violet Younger; his great grandchild, Nova Younger; his step grandchildren, Sophia, Dalton, Blake Redfield; Andrew, Haley, Madison Nottingham; his step great grandchildren, Alaiya Redfield; Zen Lee&nbsp;Nottingham;&nbsp;his brothers, David younger and wife, Donna, Hays, KS; Donald Younger and wife, Kathy, Hays, KS; Tony Younger, La Crosse, KS; his sister, Barbara Paul, La Crosse, KS.&nbsp;

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother,&nbsp;Robert&nbsp;James&nbsp;“Jimmy”Younger.

A Celebration of Life Service will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 18, 2023 at&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street,&nbsp;Hays, Kansas, Kansas 67601&nbsp;with Rev Troy Miller officiating. &nbsp;Inurnment&nbsp;will be&nbsp;at the WaKeeney Kansas Veterans Cemetery at a later date.&nbsp;

In&nbsp;lieu&nbsp;of flowers, the family suggests memorial made payable to: Kansas Veterans Commission (for the Hays Veterans Transportation Van) in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Dennis George Younger, age 73,&nbsp;of Ellis, Kansas, passed away on February 14, 2023, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.He was born May 23, 1949, in Hays, Kansas, to Baltzar and Helen (Pfannenstiel) Younger. &nbsp;He married Cherri (Walker) on May 23, 2005, in Hays.He was an oil field truck driver hauling heavy equipment, and pipe for a number of years. &nbsp;Dennis grew up in Hays, attended Hays High School, and served four years in the US Navy. &nbsp;He enjoyed fishing, fixing up lawn mowers, tinkering in his shed, and watching old cartoons.Survivors include his wife, Cherri Younger, of the home;&nbsp;his children, Amanda Northcutt and husband, Michael, Ft. Collins, Marc Younger, Victoria, KS; Chad Younger and wife, Courtney, Ellis, KS; his step children, Melanie Dreher, Kearney, NE; Crystal Nottingham, Hays, KS; his grandchildren, Taylor, Mason, Hunter Northcutt; Alyssa, Evan, Myah Younger; Ivory, Violet Younger; his great grandchild, Nova Younger; his step grandchildren, Sophia, Dalton, Blake Redfield; Andrew, Haley, Madison Nottingham; his step great grandchildren, Alaiya Redfield; Zen Lee&nbsp;Nottingham;&nbsp;his brothers, David younger and wife, Donna, Hays, KS; Donald Younger and wife, Kathy, Hays, KS; Tony Younger, La Crosse, KS; his sister, Barbara Paul, La Crosse, KS.&nbsp;Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother,&nbsp;Robert&nbsp;James&nbsp;“Jimmy”Younger.A Celebration of Life Service will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 18, 2023 at&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street,&nbsp;Hays, Kansas, Kansas 67601&nbsp;with Rev Troy Miller officiating. &nbsp;Inurnment&nbsp;will be&nbsp;at the WaKeeney Kansas Veterans Cemetery at a later date.&nbsp;In&nbsp;lieu&nbsp;of flowers, the family suggests memorial made payable to: Kansas Veterans Commission (for the Hays Veterans Transportation Van) in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 guest &nbsp;book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

Dennis George Younger

Mary M.&nbsp;Tholen, 96, Shawnee, Kansas, and formerly of Hays, died February 14, 2023, at the Cottages of Shawnee.

She was born November 12, 1926, in Loretta, Kansas, to Kasper and Cecelia (Weber)&nbsp;Suppes. &nbsp;Mary grew up during the Great Depression but had fond memories of her childhood as the youngest of six children, and briefly lived on a ranch near Lamar, Colorado before moving to Hays, Kansas. &nbsp;On November 6, 1952, she married Dr. Alfred H.&nbsp;Tholen&nbsp;with whom she raised their five children before returning to work as the office manager for her husband’s optometric practice. &nbsp;She and her husband celebrated their 50th&nbsp;wedding anniversary with a memorable family trip to Colorado one year before her husband’s death in 2003. &nbsp;Mary subsequently moved to the Kansas City area in 2006 to be nearer to one of her daughters but retained her fiercely independent spirit throughout her lifetime.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays and the Daughters of Isabella Circle #254. &nbsp;She&nbsp;was dearly loved and respected as a force to be reckoned with by all who knew her, and will be deeply missed. &nbsp;

She is survived by her five children: Dr. Richard H.&nbsp;Tholen&nbsp;(Sami) of Plymouth, MN, Dr. David J.&nbsp;Tholen&nbsp;of Honolulu, HI, Dr. Joan M. T. Collison of Shawnee, KS, Dr. Anne M. Hirsch (Dale) of West Linn, OR, and Dr. Susan M.&nbsp;Tholen&nbsp;(John Gary) of Kennebunk, ME, as well as seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. &nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and siblings. &nbsp;

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Monday, February 20, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church&nbsp;with Fr. Richard&nbsp;Daise&nbsp;officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:30 pm until 8:00 on Sunday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Monday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. &nbsp;A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:00 pm followed by a vigil service at 6:30 pm, both on Sunday at the funeral home. &nbsp;

Memorials&nbsp;in Mary’s memory&nbsp;are suggested&nbsp;and payable&nbsp;to&nbsp;Doctors Without Borders. &nbsp;Condolences and memories of Mary may be shared with her family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Mary M.&nbsp;Tholen, 96, Shawnee, Kansas, and formerly of Hays, died February 14, 2023, at the Cottages of Shawnee.She was born November 12, 1926, in Loretta, Kansas, to Kasper and Cecelia (Weber)&nbsp;Suppes. &nbsp;Mary grew up during the Great Depression but had fond memories of her childhood as the youngest of six children, and briefly lived on a ranch near Lamar, Colorado before moving to Hays, Kansas. &nbsp;On November 6, 1952, she married Dr. Alfred H.&nbsp;Tholen&nbsp;with whom she raised their five children before returning to work as the office manager for her husband’s optometric practice. &nbsp;She and her husband celebrated their 50th&nbsp;wedding anniversary with a memorable family trip to Colorado one year before her husband’s death in 2003. &nbsp;Mary subsequently moved to the Kansas City area in 2006 to be nearer to one of her daughters but retained her fiercely independent spirit throughout her lifetime.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays and the Daughters of Isabella Circle #254. &nbsp;She&nbsp;was dearly loved and respected as a force to be reckoned with by all who knew her, and will be deeply missed. &nbsp;She is survived by her five children: Dr. Richard H.&nbsp;Tholen&nbsp;(Sami) of Plymouth, MN, Dr. David J.&nbsp;Tholen&nbsp;of Honolulu, HI, Dr. Joan M. T. Collison of Shawnee, KS, Dr. Anne M. Hirsch (Dale) of West Linn, OR, and Dr. Susan M.&nbsp;Tholen&nbsp;(John Gary) of Kennebunk, ME, as well as seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and siblings. &nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Monday, February 20, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church&nbsp;with Fr. Richard&nbsp;Daise&nbsp;officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:30 pm until 8:00 on Sunday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Monday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. &nbsp;A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:00 pm followed by a vigil service at 6:30 pm, both on Sunday at the funeral home. &nbsp;Memorials&nbsp;in Mary’s memory&nbsp;are suggested&nbsp;and payable&nbsp;to&nbsp;Doctors Without Borders. &nbsp;Condolences and memories of Mary may be shared with her family at www.haysmemorial.com

Mary M. Tholen

Kathleen Sue (Rome) Gross, age 70,&nbsp;of Hays, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023,&nbsp;at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.

She was born January 18, 1953, in Hays, Kansas to Wilfred and Fidelia (Schmidt) Rome. &nbsp;She married Daniel Andrew&nbsp;“Danny”&nbsp;Gross on May 13, 1978, in Hays, Kansas.

Kathleen was a homemaker,&nbsp;worked at Travenol Labs, Vernie’s Hamburger House; and was a volunteer at the Community Assistance Center in Hays for over 30 years. &nbsp;She grew up in Russell, Kansas and was 1971 graduate of Russell High School, and during high school she worked at the Russell A &amp; W. &nbsp;

Survivors include her husband, Daniel&nbsp;“Danny”&nbsp;Gross, of the home;&nbsp;her children, Cody Gross,&nbsp;Hays, KS; Lacy Gross-Augustine and husband, Bryce, Gardner, KS; her grandchildren, Addisson and Camden Augustine; her brothers, Bill Rome and wife, Marsha, Houston, TX;&nbsp;Delmar Rome and wife Deanna, Russell, KS; Jim Rome and wife, Lynn, Salina, KS; her sisters, Linda Rome, Hays, KS; Charlene Petty, Olathe, KS.

Kathleen was preceded in &nbsp;death by her parents; and her brother-in-law, Paul Petty.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Mass of Christian Burial will be at&nbsp;10:00 A.M. Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic&nbsp;Church, 18th&nbsp;and Vine, Hays, Kansas with Father David Michael officiating. &nbsp;Burial in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.

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

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Monday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.&nbsp;

The family suggests memorials made payable to: Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in care of the mortuary.

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 guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

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 </figure>Kathleen Sue (Rome) Gross, age 70,&nbsp;of Hays, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023,&nbsp;at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.She was born January 18, 1953, in Hays, Kansas to Wilfred and Fidelia (Schmidt) Rome. &nbsp;She married Daniel Andrew&nbsp;“Danny”&nbsp;Gross on May 13, 1978, in Hays, Kansas.Kathleen was a homemaker,&nbsp;worked at Travenol Labs, Vernie’s Hamburger House; and was a volunteer at the Community Assistance Center in Hays for over 30 years. &nbsp;She grew up in Russell, Kansas and was 1971 graduate of Russell High School, and during high school she worked at the Russell A &amp; W. &nbsp;Survivors include her husband, Daniel&nbsp;“Danny”&nbsp;Gross, of the home;&nbsp;her children, Cody Gross,&nbsp;Hays, KS; Lacy Gross-Augustine and husband, Bryce, Gardner, KS; her grandchildren, Addisson and Camden Augustine; her brothers, Bill Rome and wife, Marsha, Houston, TX;&nbsp;Delmar Rome and wife Deanna, Russell, KS; Jim Rome and wife, Lynn, Salina, KS; her sisters, Linda Rome, Hays, KS; Charlene Petty, Olathe, KS.Kathleen was preceded in &nbsp;death by her parents; and her brother-in-law, Paul Petty.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be at&nbsp;10:00 A.M. Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic&nbsp;Church, 18th&nbsp;and Vine, Hays, Kansas with Father David Michael officiating. &nbsp;Burial in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. Monday, at&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street,&nbsp;Hays, Kansas 67601.Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Monday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.&nbsp;The family suggests memorials made payable to: Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in care of the mortuary.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 guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

Kathleen Sue (Rome) Gross

Oliver Daniel Forbes passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Children's Hospital in Omaha, NE just shy of his first birthday.

Oliver was born February 11, 2022, in McCook, NE to parents Tyler and Joslyn Forbes.&nbsp; Even though Oliver’s time on earth was short, he was deeply loved by family, friends, many doctors, nurses, and medical professionals who cared for him.&nbsp; He had a smile that would light up the whole world. His love for life was so big. Like an eternal flame, he left a light in every heart he touched.&nbsp; During his time on earth, he brought so many people closer to their faith.&nbsp; He was able to create love between family and friends.&nbsp; Oliver was always smiling. He loved everyone. His cousins were his favorite people. Food and toys were his favorite things, like his toy corn rattle.&nbsp; Wherever you found Oliver, you found his corn.&nbsp; He knew how to make you laugh — even if it was shaking his head no at you, sticking his tongue out, or acting a little shy. Oliver underwent two open heart surgeries, 6 heart catheter procedures, many echoes, and cardiology appointments. All of this gave us one whole year with his smiley self.&nbsp; Oliver was thought of as a warrior by many.&nbsp;&nbsp; His scar was only shown as a symbol of all the fight he had.&nbsp; Oliver lived a fulfilled life and brought many memories to his family.

Oliver was preceded in death by one great great grandma Twila Steinbrink, four great grandparents, Dean Forbes, Virginia Hanes, and Dan (Shirley) Vogel; as well as his grandfather, Jason Pierce. Those left to celebrate Oliver’s life include his parents, Tyler and Joslyn Forbes of Culbertson, aunts and uncles, Dustin Forbes of Culbertson, NE, Schyler (Jessi) Vogel of Palisade, NE, Austin (Ariel) Forbes of McCook, Taylor Pierce and Chance Hiatt of Indianola, NE and Abbey Whipple of Trenton, NE; grandparents, Chuck Forbes of Norcatur, KS, Mary Forbes of Culbertson, NE, and Traci (Jason) Whipple of Trenton, NE; cousins, Brylin, Wade, Arvil and Skielyn; great grandparents, June Forbes of Norcatur, KS, Ed Hanes of Trenton, Connie (Tom) Bryant of Wayne, OK and Melodie (Bud) Pierce of Stratton, NE; great great grandfather, Rex Steinbrink of McCook and numerous extended family members.

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 </figure>Oliver Daniel Forbes passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Children's Hospital in Omaha, NE just shy of his first birthday.Oliver was born February 11, 2022, in McCook, NE to parents Tyler and Joslyn Forbes.&nbsp; Even though Oliver’s time on earth was short, he was deeply loved by family, friends, many doctors, nurses, and medical professionals who cared for him.&nbsp; He had a smile that would light up the whole world. His love for life was so big. Like an eternal flame, he left a light in every heart he touched.&nbsp; During his time on earth, he brought so many people closer to their faith.&nbsp; He was able to create love between family and friends.&nbsp; Oliver was always smiling. He loved everyone. His cousins were his favorite people. Food and toys were his favorite things, like his toy corn rattle.&nbsp; Wherever you found Oliver, you found his corn.&nbsp; He knew how to make you laugh — even if it was shaking his head no at you, sticking his tongue out, or acting a little shy. Oliver underwent two open heart surgeries, 6 heart catheter procedures, many echoes, and cardiology appointments. All of this gave us one whole year with his smiley self.&nbsp; Oliver was thought of as a warrior by many.&nbsp;&nbsp; His scar was only shown as a symbol of all the fight he had.&nbsp; Oliver lived a fulfilled life and brought many memories to his family.Oliver was preceded in death by one great great grandma Twila Steinbrink, four great grandparents, Dean Forbes, Virginia Hanes, and Dan (Shirley) Vogel; as well as his grandfather, Jason Pierce. Those left to celebrate Oliver’s life include his parents, Tyler and Joslyn Forbes of Culbertson, aunts and uncles, Dustin Forbes of Culbertson, NE, Schyler (Jessi) Vogel of Palisade, NE, Austin (Ariel) Forbes of McCook, Taylor Pierce and Chance Hiatt of Indianola, NE and Abbey Whipple of Trenton, NE; grandparents, Chuck Forbes of Norcatur, KS, Mary Forbes of Culbertson, NE, and Traci (Jason) Whipple of Trenton, NE; cousins, Brylin, Wade, Arvil and Skielyn; great grandparents, June Forbes of Norcatur, KS, Ed Hanes of Trenton, Connie (Tom) Bryant of Wayne, OK and Melodie (Bud) Pierce of Stratton, NE; great great grandfather, Rex Steinbrink of McCook and numerous extended family members.

Oliver Daniel Forbes

Sunday, January 6th, 1935-Thursday, February 16th, 2023

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="http://i">HERE</a> for service details.

Sunday, January 6th, 1935-Thursday, February 16th, 2023An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="http://i">HERE</a> for service details.

David Henry Wessel

Lloyd Miller was born at 4:20 a.m., March 31, 1926, in Bethel 
Deaconess Hospital, Newton, Kansas.&nbsp; He died February 14, 2023, in 
Wichita, Kansas.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 20, 2023, from 1:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Frank Funeral Home in Wellington, Kansas.

Graveside Services will be held on February 21, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in Winfield, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Murl &amp; Lucile Miller, a 
son Lloyd Miller Jr., his sisters Virginia Hulpieu and Beverly Hiebert,
 his brother Kenneth Miller and his wife of the home, Donna Miller.

He is survived by 3 nieces, Gynia Crane, Marva Hiebert &amp; Lori 
Seron and 6 nephews, Mitchell Miller, Roger Miller, Russell Miller, 
Gordon Hulpieu, Quinton Hiebert &amp; Jay Hiebert.

He started playing the piano at age 5, played in church at age 7 and 
was the church pianist at age 12.&nbsp; At age 17, he played in a piano 
audition with 20 pieces and was given a grade of 1+.

This was interrupted by World War II.&nbsp; He took basic training in 
Field Artillery at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.&nbsp; Going overseas, he passed New 
Guinea, the Solomon Islands and landed on Luzon, Philippines.&nbsp; He was in
 the service for a total of 25 months, spending 18 months overseas.

After his return home, he completed a Bachelor of Music and Piano 
Performance at Washburn Municipal University in Topeka, Kansas.&nbsp; He 
received two honors there being inducted into the Pi Gamma Mu (Social Sciences) and the Mu Alpha Pi
 (Music).&nbsp; He later earned a Bachelor of Music Education at the 
University of Wichita and then a Master of Music Education at 
Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.

He began teaching music at Zenda and Hazelton, Kansas, then 
instrumental music at Borger, Texas and Arkansas City, Kansas.&nbsp; After 
additional schooling for administration, he was a principal at Nashville
 and Zenda, Kansas.&nbsp; He coached girls sports in both Denison and 
Burnette, Kansas.

During this time, he received a seminary degree from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, Illinois.

After retirement, he got involved in the Veterans of Foreign Wars 
organization.&nbsp; He served as a commander of the Newton and Wellington 
posts, as quartermaster for Newton and Wellington posts and as a 
chaplain for both Wellington and Wichita.&nbsp; He also served as a chaplain 
in the fifth district and was Kansas state chaplain for 8 years during 
which time he dedicated all four state veteran cemeteries at Dodge City,
 WaKeeney, Winfield and Manhattan.&nbsp; Lloyd also served as the Western 
Conference chaplain for 2 years and he and his wife Donna both 
volunteered at the Kansas Veterans Home in Winfield for a total of 20 
years.

A memorial has been established with the Kansas Veterans Home in Winfield, Kansas in lieu of flowers.

<a href="https://www.frankfuneralhome.net/obituary/lloyd-miller">Frank Funeral Home </a>has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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 </figure>Lloyd Miller was born at 4:20 a.m., March 31, 1926, in Bethel 
Deaconess Hospital, Newton, Kansas.&nbsp; He died February 14, 2023, in 
Wichita, Kansas.Visitation will be held on Monday, February 20, 2023, from 1:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Frank Funeral Home in Wellington, Kansas.Graveside Services will be held on February 21, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in Winfield, Kansas.He was preceded in death by his parents, Murl &amp; Lucile Miller, a 
son Lloyd Miller Jr., his sisters Virginia Hulpieu and Beverly Hiebert,
 his brother Kenneth Miller and his wife of the home, Donna Miller.He is survived by 3 nieces, Gynia Crane, Marva Hiebert &amp; Lori 
Seron and 6 nephews, Mitchell Miller, Roger Miller, Russell Miller, 
Gordon Hulpieu, Quinton Hiebert &amp; Jay Hiebert.MUSIC WAS HIS LIFE!He started playing the piano at age 5, played in church at age 7 and 
was the church pianist at age 12.&nbsp; At age 17, he played in a piano 
audition with 20 pieces and was given a grade of 1+.This was interrupted by World War II.&nbsp; He took basic training in 
Field Artillery at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.&nbsp; Going overseas, he passed New 
Guinea, the Solomon Islands and landed on Luzon, Philippines.&nbsp; He was in
 the service for a total of 25 months, spending 18 months overseas.After his return home, he completed a Bachelor of Music and Piano 
Performance at Washburn Municipal University in Topeka, Kansas.&nbsp; He 
received two honors there being inducted into the Pi Gamma Mu (Social Sciences) and the Mu Alpha Pi
 (Music).&nbsp; He later earned a Bachelor of Music Education at the 
University of Wichita and then a Master of Music Education at 
Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.He began teaching music at Zenda and Hazelton, Kansas, then 
instrumental music at Borger, Texas and Arkansas City, Kansas.&nbsp; After 
additional schooling for administration, he was a principal at Nashville
 and Zenda, Kansas.&nbsp; He coached girls sports in both Denison and 
Burnette, Kansas.During this time, he received a seminary degree from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, Illinois.After retirement, he got involved in the Veterans of Foreign Wars 
organization.&nbsp; He served as a commander of the Newton and Wellington 
posts, as quartermaster for Newton and Wellington posts and as a 
chaplain for both Wellington and Wichita.&nbsp; He also served as a chaplain 
in the fifth district and was Kansas state chaplain for 8 years during 
which time he dedicated all four state veteran cemeteries at Dodge City,
 WaKeeney, Winfield and Manhattan.&nbsp; Lloyd also served as the Western 
Conference chaplain for 2 years and he and his wife Donna both 
volunteered at the Kansas Veterans Home in Winfield for a total of 20 
years.A memorial has been established with the Kansas Veterans Home in Winfield, Kansas in lieu of flowers.<a href="https://www.frankfuneralhome.net/obituary/lloyd-miller">Frank Funeral Home </a>has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Lloyd Murl Miller

Marvin Gnad passed away in Denver, CO on December 15, 2022, at the age of 61. He was born on November 4, 1961, the son of John and Catherine (Honas) Gnad. He was&nbsp;formerly&nbsp;married to Terry (Nordyke) Gnad. They had 3 sons: MJ (Alyssa) Gnad, Justin (Elexx)&nbsp;Gnad, and Aaron (Heather Entz)&nbsp;Gnad. Grandchildren: Myles and Kayslee Gnad, Oliver Entz.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Rudy and Johanna Gnad and John and Frances Honas, sister Donna Breshears and his twin Grace Dannenhower, brother-in-law Alvin Ramey, and nephew Scott Ramey.&nbsp;

He is survived by his siblings Michael (Laytha) Gnad, Shirley (Jim) Dinkel, David (Carolyn) Gnad, Mary Ramey, Martha (Ray) Nunnemaker, Pat (Cheryl) Gnad, Kathy (Mark) Moravek, and John (Pam) Gnad.

Inurnment for Marvin was in the Veterans Cemetery in WaKeeney, KS with military graveside services. Officiant was Fr. Curtis Carlson.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Marvin Gnad passed away in Denver, CO on December 15, 2022, at the age of 61. He was born on November 4, 1961, the son of John and Catherine (Honas) Gnad. He was&nbsp;formerly&nbsp;married to Terry (Nordyke) Gnad. They had 3 sons: MJ (Alyssa) Gnad, Justin (Elexx)&nbsp;Gnad, and Aaron (Heather Entz)&nbsp;Gnad. Grandchildren: Myles and Kayslee Gnad, Oliver Entz.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his grandparents Rudy and Johanna Gnad and John and Frances Honas, sister Donna Breshears and his twin Grace Dannenhower, brother-in-law Alvin Ramey, and nephew Scott Ramey.&nbsp;He is survived by his siblings Michael (Laytha) Gnad, Shirley (Jim) Dinkel, David (Carolyn) Gnad, Mary Ramey, Martha (Ray) Nunnemaker, Pat (Cheryl) Gnad, Kathy (Mark) Moravek, and John (Pam) Gnad.Inurnment for Marvin was in the Veterans Cemetery in WaKeeney, KS with military graveside services. Officiant was Fr. Curtis Carlson.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Marvin J. Gnad

James N. Sweat, 70, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Center, KS.

Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

James N. Sweat, 70, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Center, KS.Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

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