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

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

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

Lee Roy Denning

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

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

Caiden Matthew West

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sally 'Sara' Stansbury

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gerald Raymond Zorn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wayne Joseph Armbrister

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jerry Kirk Liester

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

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

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

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


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

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

Leo Dean Radenberg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rocky L. Yoder

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Margaret K. McKittrick

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Danny Scott Trout

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jerry M. Mason

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

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

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

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

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

He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church.

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

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

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

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

Gordon Slater

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Donald Lynn 'Butch' Hoberecht

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

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

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

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

Cleota Mae Dinkel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beth (Markley) Wirth Bennett

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sue DeVoss

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Howard Richards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gary E. Mulder

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jeanne Louise Heki

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

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

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

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

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

Larry was preceded in death by his parents.

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

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

Larry C. MacIntire

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Norman Mermis

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

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

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

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

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

Doris is survived by her son Douglas Dolezal of Kanopolis.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doris M. (Jennrich) Dolezal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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