Gayle Lewis, age 72, of Colby, passed away on March 29, 2023, at Citizens Medical Center, Colby. Cremation has been chosen.&nbsp; Funeral arrangements are pending. A complete obituary is pending. Sign the online guestbook at www.kennedykosterfh.com

Gayle Lewis, age 72, of Colby, passed away on March 29, 2023, at Citizens Medical Center, Colby. Cremation has been chosen.&nbsp; Funeral arrangements are pending. A complete obituary is pending. Sign the online guestbook at www.kennedykosterfh.com

Gayle Hannah Lewis

John Eugene Gasper, age 73, passed away at his home in rural Osborne County, KS on March 30, 2023.&nbsp; He was a farmer.

He was born on September 14, 1949, in Mitchel County, KS the son of Leo &amp; Cresentia (Steichen) Gasper.

He
 is survived by his son Nick (Samatha) Gasper of Rural Osborne County, 
KS; his daughter Andrea (Dustin) Holt of Osborne, KS and 6 
grandchildren.

Arrangements are pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.

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 </figure>John Eugene Gasper, age 73, passed away at his home in rural Osborne County, KS on March 30, 2023.&nbsp; He was a farmer.He was born on September 14, 1949, in Mitchel County, KS the son of Leo &amp; Cresentia (Steichen) Gasper.He
 is survived by his son Nick (Samatha) Gasper of Rural Osborne County, 
KS; his daughter Andrea (Dustin) Holt of Osborne, KS and 6 
grandchildren.Arrangements are pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.

John Eugene Gasper

Skylar April (Smith) Pooler, 26, died peacefully on March 27, 2023, at 
her home in Oklahoma City with her loved ones by her side. She was born 
on May 29, 1996, in Cushing, Oklahoma, to Teresa Ann Prince and Steven 
Wayne Smith. Skylar was a 2014 graduate of South Gray High 
School. On March 5, 2016, Skylar changed her last name from Smith to 
Pooler, when she was united in marriage to Mason Pooler in Dodge City, 
Kansas. Skylar was a loving and devoted mother. With Mason's help, the 
two of them brought three beautiful children into this world. Skylar 
loved her kids unconditionally. You could often find her playing games, 
watching movies, or in the kitchen fixing a snack for each child. She
 loved to spend time with her best friends, draw, sing and dance in the 
kitchen with her kids, and she loved to attend Sunday worship services 
with her family. Skylar took great pride in finding her church family at
 Trinity Baptist Church. Skylar leaves to cherish her sweet 
memories, her best friend and better half, Mason A. Pooler; her three 
children, Ember R. Pooler, RaeAnn E. Pooler, and Jaxon K. Pooler; 
mother, Teresa White; father, Steven Smith; brothers, Ezekiel Alvarado 
and Brandon Smith; maternal grandmother, Cindy Bunnell; four 
stepsisters; two stepbrothers; and several extended family members, 
including special friend Daniel Orman. She was proceeded in death by 
grandfathers, Harry Bunnell, Jr and Ross Fain; grandmother, Kaye Smith; 
and several friends that departed this world early. A private 
Celebration of Life for Skylar was held by her family.

Memorials are 
suggested to the family in care of Swaim Funeral Chapel-PO Box 421-Montezuma, Kansas 67867. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.

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 </figure>Skylar April (Smith) Pooler, 26, died peacefully on March 27, 2023, at 
her home in Oklahoma City with her loved ones by her side. She was born 
on May 29, 1996, in Cushing, Oklahoma, to Teresa Ann Prince and Steven 
Wayne Smith. Skylar was a 2014 graduate of South Gray High 
School. On March 5, 2016, Skylar changed her last name from Smith to 
Pooler, when she was united in marriage to Mason Pooler in Dodge City, 
Kansas. Skylar was a loving and devoted mother. With Mason's help, the 
two of them brought three beautiful children into this world. Skylar 
loved her kids unconditionally. You could often find her playing games, 
watching movies, or in the kitchen fixing a snack for each child. She
 loved to spend time with her best friends, draw, sing and dance in the 
kitchen with her kids, and she loved to attend Sunday worship services 
with her family. Skylar took great pride in finding her church family at
 Trinity Baptist Church. Skylar leaves to cherish her sweet 
memories, her best friend and better half, Mason A. Pooler; her three 
children, Ember R. Pooler, RaeAnn E. Pooler, and Jaxon K. Pooler; 
mother, Teresa White; father, Steven Smith; brothers, Ezekiel Alvarado 
and Brandon Smith; maternal grandmother, Cindy Bunnell; four 
stepsisters; two stepbrothers; and several extended family members, 
including special friend Daniel Orman. She was proceeded in death by 
grandfathers, Harry Bunnell, Jr and Ross Fain; grandmother, Kaye Smith; 
and several friends that departed this world early. A private 
Celebration of Life for Skylar was held by her family. Memorials are 
suggested to the family in care of Swaim Funeral Chapel-PO Box 421-Montezuma, Kansas 67867. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.

Skylar April Pooler

Alvin Louis Burk, 71, of Norton, KS passed away March 29, 2023, at his
 home. He was born February 10, 1952, in St. Louis, MO to Albert Louis 
and Antoinette (Cracchiola) Burk.

Alvin grew up in St. Louis, MO 
and Omaha, NE, where he graduated from high school in 1970. After high 
school, he joined the United States Navy and served for over 30 years. 


Alvin married Barbara Whitaker on March 24, 1984, in San Diego, CA. They 
moved to Denver, CO for a Navy recruiting job and then he retired in 
1997 as a Petty Officer First Class. He went on to work for Subaru as a 
delivery driver until they moved to Norton in 2008. While in Norton, he 
worked as a janitor for the Northern Valley School District. Even though
 he was “retired” he was always working hard, whether it was one of his 
jobs or one of his favorite pastimes, vegetable gardening. Every year he
 would sell vegetable plants. Alvin moved to this area because of his 
love for fishing.

Alvin was preceded in death by his parents; two 
brothers, and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Barbara of the 
home; sons: Abraham Burk of Norton, KS, Lee (Cynthia) Burk of San Diego,
 CA, Steven (Amber) Burk of Brighton, CO, and Robert Burk of Cumberland,
 MD; daughter, Kendra Burk of Norton, KS and eight grandchildren.

The
 family has chosen cremation with services to be held at a later date. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Harmonson-Redd American Legion
 Post 63 or the American Heart Association and sent in care of 
Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. 
Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com

Alvin Louis Burk, 71, of Norton, KS passed away March 29, 2023, at his
 home. He was born February 10, 1952, in St. Louis, MO to Albert Louis 
and Antoinette (Cracchiola) Burk.Alvin grew up in St. Louis, MO 
and Omaha, NE, where he graduated from high school in 1970. After high 
school, he joined the United States Navy and served for over 30 years. 
Alvin married Barbara Whitaker on March 24, 1984, in San Diego, CA. They 
moved to Denver, CO for a Navy recruiting job and then he retired in 
1997 as a Petty Officer First Class. He went on to work for Subaru as a 
delivery driver until they moved to Norton in 2008. While in Norton, he 
worked as a janitor for the Northern Valley School District. Even though
 he was “retired” he was always working hard, whether it was one of his 
jobs or one of his favorite pastimes, vegetable gardening. Every year he
 would sell vegetable plants. Alvin moved to this area because of his 
love for fishing.Alvin was preceded in death by his parents; two 
brothers, and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Barbara of the 
home; sons: Abraham Burk of Norton, KS, Lee (Cynthia) Burk of San Diego,
 CA, Steven (Amber) Burk of Brighton, CO, and Robert Burk of Cumberland,
 MD; daughter, Kendra Burk of Norton, KS and eight grandchildren.The
 family has chosen cremation with services to be held at a later date. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Harmonson-Redd American Legion
 Post 63 or the American Heart Association and sent in care of 
Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. 
Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com

Alvin Louis Burk

Judy Mae Berg (Perry) 81, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, at her home in Goodland, KS.

Judy was born on November 3, 1941, in Denver, CO to Walt and Wilma 
Perry. Lived and went to school in the Denver area and graduated from 
Westminster HS in 1959. Judy married Bob Berg on Christmas Eve 1975 in 
Denver. They moved to Goodland in January 1976. 

Judy worked for the SRS 
office in Goodland until January 1980 when they were transferred to 
Tucumcari, NM. While in Tucumcari she was the director for the Eastern 
New Mexico Rehab Services for the handicap until April of 1984 when they
 were transferred to Columbus, OH. Moved back to Goodland in 1995.

Judy loved working with people and treated people like she liked to be treated. Always had a joke and good work for everyone.

She is survived by her husband and four children: Tim Pacello of 
Goodland, KS, Vickie Edward of Denver, CO. Robert (Terrie) Berg of Canon
 City, CO, and Jamie (Randy) Weigand of Centennial, CO, and five 
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents, one sister and brother.

Judy loved spring and summers, so graveside services were postponed until April.

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

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 </figure>Judy Mae Berg (Perry) 81, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, at her home in Goodland, KS.Judy was born on November 3, 1941, in Denver, CO to Walt and Wilma 
Perry. Lived and went to school in the Denver area and graduated from 
Westminster HS in 1959. Judy married Bob Berg on Christmas Eve 1975 in 
Denver. They moved to Goodland in January 1976. Judy worked for the SRS 
office in Goodland until January 1980 when they were transferred to 
Tucumcari, NM. While in Tucumcari she was the director for the Eastern 
New Mexico Rehab Services for the handicap until April of 1984 when they
 were transferred to Columbus, OH. Moved back to Goodland in 1995.Judy loved working with people and treated people like she liked to be treated. Always had a joke and good work for everyone.She is survived by her husband and four children: Tim Pacello of 
Goodland, KS, Vickie Edward of Denver, CO. Robert (Terrie) Berg of Canon
 City, CO, and Jamie (Randy) Weigand of Centennial, CO, and five 
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.Preceding her in death were her parents, one sister and brother.Judy loved spring and summers, so graveside services were postponed until April.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Judy-Berg">HERE</a> for service details.

Judy Mae (Perry) Berg

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

March 25, 1936 ~ March 29, 2023An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Dolores V. (Manzo) Cody

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

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

July 2, 1945 ~ March 29, 2023An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/CordeliaCorky-Monroe">HERE</a> for service details.

Cordelia 'Corky' F. (Mullis) Monroe

Mia Jade Roth passed away with her loving parents by her side at 
Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS on March 28th, 2023. A beautiful 
blue-eyed baby girl was born on November 22nd, 2022, in Lyons, KS. She is
 the daughter of Erica (Wilhelm) &amp; Nicholas Roth. 

Mia leaves behind a
 devastated family: parents Erica &amp; Nicholas Roth; grandparents 
Carolyn (Bayer) &amp; Jerry Wilhelm and Sandy (Appel) &amp; Jeff Roth; 
great-grandparents, Mary Bayer &amp; Kathryn Wilhelm &amp; Dolores &amp;
 Lores Appel; Aunts and Uncles Katelyn &amp; Kevin Wilhelm &amp; Josee 
&amp; Drake Turner &amp; Kate &amp; Jacob Roth.

Visitation will 
take place Sunday, April 2nd, at Minnis Chapel from 11AM-5PM with Vigil 
service starting at 7PM at St. Joesph Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will
 take place 10AM, Monday, April 3rd, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in 
Ellinwood, KS with Father Klein officiating. Interment will follow at 
Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood.

Memorials will be directed 
to the family to help with expenses in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 
246, Ellinwood, KS 67526. Condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.minnischapel.org/" target="_blank">www.minnischapel.org</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Mia Jade Roth passed away with her loving parents by her side at 
Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS on March 28th, 2023. A beautiful 
blue-eyed baby girl was born on November 22nd, 2022, in Lyons, KS. She is
 the daughter of Erica (Wilhelm) &amp; Nicholas Roth. Mia leaves behind a
 devastated family: parents Erica &amp; Nicholas Roth; grandparents 
Carolyn (Bayer) &amp; Jerry Wilhelm and Sandy (Appel) &amp; Jeff Roth; 
great-grandparents, Mary Bayer &amp; Kathryn Wilhelm &amp; Dolores &amp;
 Lores Appel; Aunts and Uncles Katelyn &amp; Kevin Wilhelm &amp; Josee 
&amp; Drake Turner &amp; Kate &amp; Jacob Roth.Visitation will 
take place Sunday, April 2nd, at Minnis Chapel from 11AM-5PM with Vigil 
service starting at 7PM at St. Joesph Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will
 take place 10AM, Monday, April 3rd, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in 
Ellinwood, KS with Father Klein officiating. Interment will follow at 
Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood.Memorials will be directed 
to the family to help with expenses in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 
246, Ellinwood, KS 67526. Condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.minnischapel.org/" target="_blank">www.minnischapel.org</a>.&nbsp;

Mia Jade Roth

Robert L. Joy, 79, of Ellinwood, Kansas, passed away March 28, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas. He was born April 13, 1943, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Eldo Oliver and Lucille Marie Garver Joy. 

Robert has resided in Ellinwood since 2005, formerly of Great Bend and Garden City, Kansas. He graduated from Garden City High School, with the class of 1961. Robert attended Garden City Community College and received his master’s degree in art from Fort Hays State University. He was an artist, art teacher at Roosevelt Junior High School, and Graphic Artist at Golden Belt Printing in Great Bend. 

Robert served in the United States Army in Vietnam in the late 1960s. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ellinwood, Botanica, Wichita, and the Wichita Art Museum. Robert was an artist in residence at the Shafer Art Gallery in Great Bend, and displayed his art work at numerous art galleries in the area. He also was a dancer. 

Robert married Loretta Monteleone. They later divorced. On May 7, 2005, Robert was united in marriage with Marcella Birzer in Ellinwood. She survives of the home. 

He is also survived by his two daughters, Lisa Joy and (Chad Perrin) of Loveland, CO, and Allison Joy of Lincoln, NE; and nieces and nephews. Robert is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Allen Joy; and sister, Lois Bush. 

Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, April 1, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ellinwood, with Father Terrance Klein officiating. Burial will follow at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Ellinwood with military honors by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00 P.M., Friday, March 31, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with family present. A Vigil service will be held at 7:00 P.M. at the church. 

Memorials may be given to the Shafer Art Gallery in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Robert L. Joy, 79, of Ellinwood, Kansas, passed away March 28, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas. He was born April 13, 1943, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Eldo Oliver and Lucille Marie Garver Joy. Robert has resided in Ellinwood since 2005, formerly of Great Bend and Garden City, Kansas. He graduated from Garden City High School, with the class of 1961. Robert attended Garden City Community College and received his master’s degree in art from Fort Hays State University. He was an artist, art teacher at Roosevelt Junior High School, and Graphic Artist at Golden Belt Printing in Great Bend. Robert served in the United States Army in Vietnam in the late 1960s. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ellinwood, Botanica, Wichita, and the Wichita Art Museum. Robert was an artist in residence at the Shafer Art Gallery in Great Bend, and displayed his art work at numerous art galleries in the area. He also was a dancer. Robert married Loretta Monteleone. They later divorced. On May 7, 2005, Robert was united in marriage with Marcella Birzer in Ellinwood. She survives of the home. He is also survived by his two daughters, Lisa Joy and (Chad Perrin) of Loveland, CO, and Allison Joy of Lincoln, NE; and nieces and nephews. Robert is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Allen Joy; and sister, Lois Bush. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, April 1, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ellinwood, with Father Terrance Klein officiating. Burial will follow at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Ellinwood with military honors by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00 P.M., Friday, March 31, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with family present. A Vigil service will be held at 7:00 P.M. at the church. Memorials may be given to the Shafer Art Gallery in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.&nbsp;

Robert L. Joy

Dorothy Jean Dietz, age 90, passed away on March 28, 2023, at HaysMed, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on May 5, 1932, in Ellis, Kansas, to John and Mary (Armbrister) Zachman.

She was baptized on June 12, 1932 and confirmed April 14, 1946, at the St John Lutheran Church, Ellis, Kansas.

She attended Excelsior Grade School, Ellis, Kansas, 1937-1946, Ellis High School 1946-1950, and Kansas City Secretarial School, 1950-1951.

On January 27, 1953, she married Milton John Dietz in Ellis, Kansas.&nbsp; He survives of the home.&nbsp; They were married for 70 years.

Dorothy was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in WaKeeney. She worked at the Farmers Home Administration and the Western Coop Electric as a secretary and she was the Deputy County Clerk for Sherman County for many years.

She loved to quilt and had made numerous quilts for each of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She had also sewn many clothes, curtains, table runners and such over the years.&nbsp; Other pastimes included playing cards, polka dancing, gardening, canning, and making homemade jellies.

Dorothy was endlessly kind and selfless, loved her family fiercely, and would do anything to ensure they knew how much they were treasured.&nbsp; She will be dearly missed and remembered by those who had the honor of knowing and loving her.

Other survivors include her two children, Mark Dietz and his wife, Vivian, of Hays and Connie Berens and her husband, Anthony, of Savannah, Georgia, five grandchildren, Laura Sweet (Jared), Heather Schrant (Tyler), Garret Dietz (Megan), Allison Berens with significant other, Peter Watson, and Gretchen Scebold (Jake), three great grandchildren, Lewin Sweet, Barron Dietz, Aubrey Schrant, and one great grandson on the way (Gretchen and Jake Scebold), one brother, Harry Zachman of Wichita, two sisters, Martha Massier of Ellis and Helen Deines of WaKeeney, and a sister-in-law, Adabelle Zachman of Ellis.&nbsp; Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Oscar, Ernest, Raymond, and Wayne Zachman and two sisters, Anna Hamburg and Freida Allphin.

Funeral service will be held at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, on Friday, April 7, 2023, 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Scott Moyer presiding.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Everyone is invited to join family for a luncheon&nbsp;served at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, WaKeeney, following the services.

A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, April 6, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

The family would welcome memorial contributions be made to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, WaKeeney or the St. John Lutheran Church, Ellis.

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 </figure>Dorothy Jean Dietz, age 90, passed away on March 28, 2023, at HaysMed, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on May 5, 1932, in Ellis, Kansas, to John and Mary (Armbrister) Zachman.She was baptized on June 12, 1932 and confirmed April 14, 1946, at the St John Lutheran Church, Ellis, Kansas.She attended Excelsior Grade School, Ellis, Kansas, 1937-1946, Ellis High School 1946-1950, and Kansas City Secretarial School, 1950-1951.On January 27, 1953, she married Milton John Dietz in Ellis, Kansas.&nbsp; He survives of the home.&nbsp; They were married for 70 years.Dorothy was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in WaKeeney. She worked at the Farmers Home Administration and the Western Coop Electric as a secretary and she was the Deputy County Clerk for Sherman County for many years.She loved to quilt and had made numerous quilts for each of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She had also sewn many clothes, curtains, table runners and such over the years.&nbsp; Other pastimes included playing cards, polka dancing, gardening, canning, and making homemade jellies.Dorothy was endlessly kind and selfless, loved her family fiercely, and would do anything to ensure they knew how much they were treasured.&nbsp; She will be dearly missed and remembered by those who had the honor of knowing and loving her.Other survivors include her two children, Mark Dietz and his wife, Vivian, of Hays and Connie Berens and her husband, Anthony, of Savannah, Georgia, five grandchildren, Laura Sweet (Jared), Heather Schrant (Tyler), Garret Dietz (Megan), Allison Berens with significant other, Peter Watson, and Gretchen Scebold (Jake), three great grandchildren, Lewin Sweet, Barron Dietz, Aubrey Schrant, and one great grandson on the way (Gretchen and Jake Scebold), one brother, Harry Zachman of Wichita, two sisters, Martha Massier of Ellis and Helen Deines of WaKeeney, and a sister-in-law, Adabelle Zachman of Ellis.&nbsp; Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Oscar, Ernest, Raymond, and Wayne Zachman and two sisters, Anna Hamburg and Freida Allphin.Funeral service will be held at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, on Friday, April 7, 2023, 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Scott Moyer presiding.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Everyone is invited to join family for a luncheon&nbsp;served at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, WaKeeney, following the services.A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, April 6, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.The family would welcome memorial contributions be made to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, WaKeeney or the St. John Lutheran Church, Ellis.

Dorothy Jean Dietz

Bradley Edward Swartz, age 76, of Goodland passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at University Hospital in Denver.&nbsp;

Edward worked as a painter and enjoyed playing guitar, fixing up old 
cars, reciting poetry, cooking, and most of all spending time with his 
family and friends.&nbsp;

Edward is preceded in death by his parents; son, Shawn; daughter, 
Delilah; brothers, Aaron, Larry, Clifford Swartz.&nbsp; He is survived by his
 partner of 28 years, Joan Lamb; son, Levie Swartz; daughter, Carrie 
Swartz; sisters, Sherri Brown, Rita Swartz and Machelle Swartz; brother,
 Mark Swartz; &nbsp;grandchildren, Cassandra and Tyler Bunker, Adam, Levi, 
Anthony and Amanda Jo; and many more family and friends.&nbsp;

Graveside service will be Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. MT 
at the Goodland Cemetery, North Main Street, Goodland.&nbsp; Visitation prior
 to the service from 9 to 10 a.m. MT at Bateman Funeral Home, 211 East 
11th Street, Goodland. 

Memorials may be designated to Edward Swartz 
Memorial Fund and may be left at the services or sent in care of Bateman
 Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, Kansas 67735. Information and 
condolences www.batemanfuneral.com

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 </figure>Bradley Edward Swartz, age 76, of Goodland passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at University Hospital in Denver.&nbsp;Edward worked as a painter and enjoyed playing guitar, fixing up old 
cars, reciting poetry, cooking, and most of all spending time with his 
family and friends.&nbsp;Edward is preceded in death by his parents; son, Shawn; daughter, 
Delilah; brothers, Aaron, Larry, Clifford Swartz.&nbsp; He is survived by his
 partner of 28 years, Joan Lamb; son, Levie Swartz; daughter, Carrie 
Swartz; sisters, Sherri Brown, Rita Swartz and Machelle Swartz; brother,
 Mark Swartz; &nbsp;grandchildren, Cassandra and Tyler Bunker, Adam, Levi, 
Anthony and Amanda Jo; and many more family and friends.&nbsp;Graveside service will be Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. MT 
at the Goodland Cemetery, North Main Street, Goodland.&nbsp; Visitation prior
 to the service from 9 to 10 a.m. MT at Bateman Funeral Home, 211 East 
11th Street, Goodland. Memorials may be designated to Edward Swartz 
Memorial Fund and may be left at the services or sent in care of Bateman
 Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, Kansas 67735. Information and 
condolences www.batemanfuneral.com

Bradley Edward Swartz

William “Bill” Gaschler, 87, died on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Garden 
Valley Retirement Village in Garden City. He was born on February 2, 
1936, in Scott County the son of Paul &amp; Pauline (Gaschler) Gaschler. 
 He married Dorothy Snyder and they had three children together. 
Bill graduated from Scott City High School and farmed and drove a 
transport truck before he moved to Texas and owned and operated a motel 
for five years. In 1981 he moved to Garden City where he and his son 
owned and operated Good Times Billiards Tavern for many years until he 
retired. He was a member of the Catholic faith. He enjoyed fishing, 
senior dances, playing pool tournaments and his Las Vegas Keno 
Tournament trips. 
He is survived by his Son- Ken Gaschler of Garden City, Daughter- Cathy 
(Kim) Oliver of Fort Worth, Texas, Sister- Ruth White of Scott City, 
Kansas, 3 Grandchildren- Justin Gaschler, Ashley (Toby) Foster and 
Danielle (Mitchell) Parr and 5 Great-Grandchildren- Piper Parr, Shepherd
 Parr, Augustus Foster, Quaid Foster and Matthias Foster. He was 
preceded in death by his parents and Son- Joel Gaschler, 4 Brothers- 
James Gaschler, Albert Gaschler, John Gaschler and Richard Gaschler and 3
 Sisters- Anna Gaschler, Rose Bridgewater and Francis Myers. 
Memorial Service will be at 10:00 AM Saturday at Garnand Funeral Home in
 Garden City with Rev Jacob Schneider officiating. There will be a 
private family burial in Scott County Cemetery in Scott City. Memorials
 are suggested to Meals On Wheels in care of Garnand Funeral Home. 
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

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 </figure>William “Bill” Gaschler, 87, died on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Garden 
Valley Retirement Village in Garden City. He was born on February 2, 
1936, in Scott County the son of Paul &amp; Pauline (Gaschler) Gaschler. 
 He married Dorothy Snyder and they had three children together. 
Bill graduated from Scott City High School and farmed and drove a 
transport truck before he moved to Texas and owned and operated a motel 
for five years. In 1981 he moved to Garden City where he and his son 
owned and operated Good Times Billiards Tavern for many years until he 
retired. He was a member of the Catholic faith. He enjoyed fishing, 
senior dances, playing pool tournaments and his Las Vegas Keno 
Tournament trips. 
He is survived by his Son- Ken Gaschler of Garden City, Daughter- Cathy 
(Kim) Oliver of Fort Worth, Texas, Sister- Ruth White of Scott City, 
Kansas, 3 Grandchildren- Justin Gaschler, Ashley (Toby) Foster and 
Danielle (Mitchell) Parr and 5 Great-Grandchildren- Piper Parr, Shepherd
 Parr, Augustus Foster, Quaid Foster and Matthias Foster. He was 
preceded in death by his parents and Son- Joel Gaschler, 4 Brothers- 
James Gaschler, Albert Gaschler, John Gaschler and Richard Gaschler and 3
 Sisters- Anna Gaschler, Rose Bridgewater and Francis Myers. 
Memorial Service will be at 10:00 AM Saturday at Garnand Funeral Home in
 Garden City with Rev Jacob Schneider officiating. There will be a 
private family burial in Scott County Cemetery in Scott City. Memorials
 are suggested to Meals On Wheels in care of Garnand Funeral Home. 
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

William 'Bill' Gaschler

Josephine Marie (Holzmeister) Kuntz, 99, of Quinter, Kansas, passed 
away on&nbsp;March 28, 2023, at the Gove County Long Term Care in Quinter. 
Josephine was&nbsp;born on January 23, 1924, on a farm North of Bison, KS to 
John and Susan (Herman) Holzmeister.

She attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Loretta, then graduated 
from high school at Otis, KS. After graduation she attended Salt City 
Business College in Hutchinson, KS, graduated and moved to Salina, KS 
where she worked for two years at the Smokey Hill Air Base as a 
secretary/typist. Her parents then moved from rural Rush County to a 
farm North of Quinter. She then moved home, and there she met her future
 husband, Nicholas Kuntz, in 1945, later marrying on October 15, 1946. 
He preceded her in death on August 7, 2001.

Josephine was a long-time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Park, KS and the Sacred Heart Altar Society. She will be remembered for 
her daily devotion to prayer, many times you would see or hear her 
praying as she worked. Josephine worked alongside her husband on the 
farm, raised chickens for eggs and butchering, and milked cows for the 
sale of cream, milk, and butter to area residents most of her adult 
life. She loved to grow produce to can and feed her large family in the 
spring and summer. She was a wonderful cook and baker and rarely used 
recipes. Josephine also shared her love to dance with her husband, they 
were very well known for leading wedding marches.

She is survived by her six children, four boys, D.Allen (Esta), 
Michael (Jone), Carlyle, and Charles (Deb), all of Quinter, and two 
daughters, Kathryn Fossett of Golden, Colorado, and Lois Ann (Philip) 
McClanahan of Salina, 11 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, 6 great 
grandchildren, and 14 step-great grandchildren, 4 step-great great 
grandchildren, one brother, Edwin Holzmeister of Hays, one 
sister-in-law, Pauline Holzmeister of Salina, and many nieces and 
nephews.

Josephine is preceded in death by her parents, husband, six brothers,
 Aaron (Joyce), Sylvester (Geneva), Lawrence (Francis), Hubert 
(Elenora), Abraham, and Arnold, one sister, Frieda (George) Waldman, 
brother-in-law, Carl Headrick, and one sister-in-law, Darlene 
Holzmeister.

Funeral service will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in 
Park on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in the 
Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Schmitt Funeral Home, 
Quinter, on Friday, March 31, 2023, starting at 6:00 p.m. with a vigil 
following at 7:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart Catholic Altar Society of&nbsp;Park.

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 </figure>Josephine Marie (Holzmeister) Kuntz, 99, of Quinter, Kansas, passed 
away on&nbsp;March 28, 2023, at the Gove County Long Term Care in Quinter. 
Josephine was&nbsp;born on January 23, 1924, on a farm North of Bison, KS to 
John and Susan (Herman) Holzmeister.She attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Loretta, then graduated 
from high school at Otis, KS. After graduation she attended Salt City 
Business College in Hutchinson, KS, graduated and moved to Salina, KS 
where she worked for two years at the Smokey Hill Air Base as a 
secretary/typist. Her parents then moved from rural Rush County to a 
farm North of Quinter. She then moved home, and there she met her future
 husband, Nicholas Kuntz, in 1945, later marrying on October 15, 1946. 
He preceded her in death on August 7, 2001.Josephine was a long-time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Park, KS and the Sacred Heart Altar Society. She will be remembered for 
her daily devotion to prayer, many times you would see or hear her 
praying as she worked. Josephine worked alongside her husband on the 
farm, raised chickens for eggs and butchering, and milked cows for the 
sale of cream, milk, and butter to area residents most of her adult 
life. She loved to grow produce to can and feed her large family in the 
spring and summer. She was a wonderful cook and baker and rarely used 
recipes. Josephine also shared her love to dance with her husband, they 
were very well known for leading wedding marches.She is survived by her six children, four boys, D.Allen (Esta), 
Michael (Jone), Carlyle, and Charles (Deb), all of Quinter, and two 
daughters, Kathryn Fossett of Golden, Colorado, and Lois Ann (Philip) 
McClanahan of Salina, 11 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, 6 great 
grandchildren, and 14 step-great grandchildren, 4 step-great great 
grandchildren, one brother, Edwin Holzmeister of Hays, one 
sister-in-law, Pauline Holzmeister of Salina, and many nieces and 
nephews.Josephine is preceded in death by her parents, husband, six brothers,
 Aaron (Joyce), Sylvester (Geneva), Lawrence (Francis), Hubert 
(Elenora), Abraham, and Arnold, one sister, Frieda (George) Waldman, 
brother-in-law, Carl Headrick, and one sister-in-law, Darlene 
Holzmeister.Funeral service will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in 
Park on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in the 
Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Schmitt Funeral Home, 
Quinter, on Friday, March 31, 2023, starting at 6:00 p.m. with a vigil 
following at 7:30 p.m.Memorial contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart Catholic Altar Society of&nbsp;Park.

Josephine Marie (Holzmeister) Kuntz

Donna Schneider, 95, died on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Lane County 
Hospital in Dighton. She was born on March 31, 1927, in Lane County, the 
daughter of James Henry &amp; Ethel Rose (Myers) McCoy. She married 
Forrest H. Schneider on May 27, 1945, in Lane County. He died on May 15,
 2020. 
Donna attended Pleasant View Grade School and graduated from Dighton 
High School. She and her husband lived in Lane County until 1953 when 
they moved to Salida, Colorado. While there she had several jobs 
including working at a drive in restaurant, at a resort restaurant in 
Poncha Springs, the Salida Flower Shop, Clerk at a Department Store 
before becoming the bookkeeper at Coca-Cola. In 1980, they moved back to
 Dighton and she worked at Whiting’s Department Store.

She was a member
 of First Christian Church, ESA Sorority and the Red Hat Society. She 
and her husband enjoyed traveling to warmer weather in the winters to 
Del Rio, Texas; Mesa, Arizona; and Lake Havasu, Arizona. She had many 
interests including camping, fishing, boating, snowmobiling, arts and 
crafts, quilting and playing cards and dominos. 
She is survived by her Sister- Rita Roehl of Dighton, Nieces and 
Nephews- Glenda (Jamie) Cheatum of Salina, Cindy (Jerry) Bailey of Scott
 City, Rad Roehl (Kathryn) of Dighton, Diana (Terry) Cramer of Orange 
Beach, Alabama, Anita Mumma of Phoenix, Arizona, Pam (Greg) Augustine of
 Ellis and Cheri Benjamin of Antigua, West Indies. She is preceded in 
death by her Parents, Husband, Brother- Roland McCoy and Sister- 
Inabelle Mumma. 
Memorial Service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday at First Christian Church 
in Dighton with Pastor Alana Chapman officiating. Burial will be in 
Dighton Memorial Cemetery.

 Memorials are suggested to First Christian 
Church, JOY Center or Lane County Hospital in care of Boomhower Funeral 
Home.  Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.

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 </figure>Donna Schneider, 95, died on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Lane County 
Hospital in Dighton. She was born on March 31, 1927, in Lane County, the 
daughter of James Henry &amp; Ethel Rose (Myers) McCoy. She married 
Forrest H. Schneider on May 27, 1945, in Lane County. He died on May 15,
 2020. 
Donna attended Pleasant View Grade School and graduated from Dighton 
High School. She and her husband lived in Lane County until 1953 when 
they moved to Salida, Colorado. While there she had several jobs 
including working at a drive in restaurant, at a resort restaurant in 
Poncha Springs, the Salida Flower Shop, Clerk at a Department Store 
before becoming the bookkeeper at Coca-Cola. In 1980, they moved back to
 Dighton and she worked at Whiting’s Department Store. She was a member
 of First Christian Church, ESA Sorority and the Red Hat Society. She 
and her husband enjoyed traveling to warmer weather in the winters to 
Del Rio, Texas; Mesa, Arizona; and Lake Havasu, Arizona. She had many 
interests including camping, fishing, boating, snowmobiling, arts and 
crafts, quilting and playing cards and dominos. 
She is survived by her Sister- Rita Roehl of Dighton, Nieces and 
Nephews- Glenda (Jamie) Cheatum of Salina, Cindy (Jerry) Bailey of Scott
 City, Rad Roehl (Kathryn) of Dighton, Diana (Terry) Cramer of Orange 
Beach, Alabama, Anita Mumma of Phoenix, Arizona, Pam (Greg) Augustine of
 Ellis and Cheri Benjamin of Antigua, West Indies. She is preceded in 
death by her Parents, Husband, Brother- Roland McCoy and Sister- 
Inabelle Mumma. 
Memorial Service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday at First Christian Church 
in Dighton with Pastor Alana Chapman officiating. Burial will be in 
Dighton Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to First Christian 
Church, JOY Center or Lane County Hospital in care of Boomhower Funeral 
Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.

Donna Schneider

Robert "Bob" Hugh McCulloch, age 86, passed away Monday evening, 
March 27, 2023, at the Lone Tree Retirement Center, Meade, Kansas.

He was born March 18, 1937, at Minot, North Dakota, the son of George
 J. and Pearl Irene (Person) McCulloch. As a young boy he attended 
school in Berthold, North Dakota, graduating from Berthold High School 
in 1955. He later attended vocation school receiving his training in 
heating and air condition.

On November 11, 1961, he married Carol Jean Marie Taylor in Minot, 
North Dakota. In 1970, the couple moved to Burlington, Colorado. While 
in Burlington, he began working for John Deere before going to work for 
Peoples Natural Gas. In 1984, they moved to Meade, Kansas. In 1988 he 
formed McCulloch Heating and Air Condition, owning and operating until 
his retirement in 2003. After retirement, he assisted his son working 
for CMS and the Meade District Hospital Wellness Center for eight years.

He is a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Knights of 
Columbus forth degree, the Lions Club, Kiwanis Club, served as a Meade 
City Councilman, and spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Jean of Meade; his children, Mike 
McCulloch and wife Jacque of Meade, Mark McCulloch of Dighton, Kansas, 
Mitch McCulloch and wife Maria of Scott City, Kansas, Michelle Benear 
and husband Darwin of Meade, Greg McCulloch of Meade, and Nikki Gokey 
and husband Ray of Meade; two brothers, James George McCulloch of 
Almont, North Dakota, and his twin brother William John McCulloch of 
Gault, California; a sister, Pearl Irene (Polly) Van Beek of Austin, 
Texas; twenty-two grandchildren; and thirty-two great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a grandson Christopher Benear.

Vigil services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2023, at St.
 John the Baptist Catholic Church, Meade. Holy Mass will be celebrated 
at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at the church. Friends may call 
from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, 
Meade. Cremation will follow the services with burial in Graceland 
Cemetery, Meade, at a later date.

The family would welcome memorials to the Kansans for Life, St. 
Jude’s Children’s Hospital, or the Lone Tree Retirement Center in care 
of the funeral home

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 </figure>Robert "Bob" Hugh McCulloch, age 86, passed away Monday evening, 
March 27, 2023, at the Lone Tree Retirement Center, Meade, Kansas.He was born March 18, 1937, at Minot, North Dakota, the son of George
 J. and Pearl Irene (Person) McCulloch. As a young boy he attended 
school in Berthold, North Dakota, graduating from Berthold High School 
in 1955. He later attended vocation school receiving his training in 
heating and air condition.On November 11, 1961, he married Carol Jean Marie Taylor in Minot, 
North Dakota. In 1970, the couple moved to Burlington, Colorado. While 
in Burlington, he began working for John Deere before going to work for 
Peoples Natural Gas. In 1984, they moved to Meade, Kansas. In 1988 he 
formed McCulloch Heating and Air Condition, owning and operating until 
his retirement in 2003. After retirement, he assisted his son working 
for CMS and the Meade District Hospital Wellness Center for eight years.He is a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Knights of 
Columbus forth degree, the Lions Club, Kiwanis Club, served as a Meade 
City Councilman, and spending time with his family and friends.He is survived by his wife, Jean of Meade; his children, Mike 
McCulloch and wife Jacque of Meade, Mark McCulloch of Dighton, Kansas, 
Mitch McCulloch and wife Maria of Scott City, Kansas, Michelle Benear 
and husband Darwin of Meade, Greg McCulloch of Meade, and Nikki Gokey 
and husband Ray of Meade; two brothers, James George McCulloch of 
Almont, North Dakota, and his twin brother William John McCulloch of 
Gault, California; a sister, Pearl Irene (Polly) Van Beek of Austin, 
Texas; twenty-two grandchildren; and thirty-two great-grandchildren.He is preceded in death by his parents and a grandson Christopher Benear.Vigil services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2023, at St.
 John the Baptist Catholic Church, Meade. Holy Mass will be celebrated 
at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at the church. Friends may call 
from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, 
Meade. Cremation will follow the services with burial in Graceland 
Cemetery, Meade, at a later date.The family would welcome memorials to the Kansans for Life, St. 
Jude’s Children’s Hospital, or the Lone Tree Retirement Center in care 
of the funeral home

Robert 'Bob' H. McCulloch

Samuel Edwin Brookover left this world on
 Monday, March 27th, 2023, at the age of 86. He was born on July 1, 
1936 in Scott City, Kansas, the son of Forest &amp; Ermalea Griswold 
Brookover.&nbsp; He will be sadly missed and will always hold a place in our 
hearts.&nbsp;

Friends and family are invited to honor his life on April 7th at 2 p.m. at his home, 5651 East Road 190, Scott City, KS.

Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery.

In Lieu of Flowers memorials may be written to Park Lane Nursing Home
 in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, 
Kansas, 67871.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April
 6, 2023, at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington Street, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

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 </figure>Samuel Edwin Brookover left this world on
 Monday, March 27th, 2023, at the age of 86. He was born on July 1, 
1936 in Scott City, Kansas, the son of Forest &amp; Ermalea Griswold 
Brookover.&nbsp; He will be sadly missed and will always hold a place in our 
hearts.&nbsp;Friends and family are invited to honor his life on April 7th at 2 p.m. at his home, 5651 East Road 190, Scott City, KS.Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery.In Lieu of Flowers memorials may be written to Park Lane Nursing Home
 in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, 
Kansas, 67871.Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April
 6, 2023, at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington Street, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Samuel E. Brookover

An obituary is pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Bradley-Swartz">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>July 17, 1946 ~ March 24, 2023An obituary is pending with Bateman Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Bradley-Swartz">HERE</a> for service details.

Funeral services for Jerry D. Hanzlick, 81, Eudora, will be held at 
9:00 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2023, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora 
Chapel in Eudora.&nbsp; Graveside services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on 
Friday at the Hoisington City Cemetery in Hoisington, KS. &nbsp;Jerry passed 
away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at his home.

Jerry was born on October 15, 1941, in Great Bend, KS the son of Vernon and Elizabeth (Lehning) Hanzlick.

He graduated from Beeler High School and Fort Hays State University. 
He played baseball at Dodge City Community College where he played an 
exhibition game at the Airforce Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. He also
 played baseball at Fort Hays State University.

Jerry retired from his career of 60 years in banking, his last 
position as president of Solutions North Bank in Hill City, KS. &nbsp;He also
 taught Banking Seminars at Kansas State University. &nbsp;His passion was 
farming, where he took pride in his wheat crops and enjoyed tending to 
his cattle.

He was a member of Warring Dove International Missions Ministry.

He was involved with supporting the local 4-H groups.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
hunting, fishing, boating, and camping. He was an avid supporter of 
Wycliffe Bible Translators and Navigators. He was a life long collector 
of Indian Artifacts and Fossils.

He married Joyce Woydziak on May 27, 1972, in Hoisington, KS.&nbsp; She resided in their home.

Other survivors include his children, Julia Hanzlick-Krumme of 
Lenexa, KS; Joel (Melissa) Hanzlick of Olathe, KS; Jessica (Kevin) 
Willmann of Collinsville, IL; seven grandchildren, Drake, Malia, Pierce,
 Avery, Reese, Evelyn and Jaret; his nephews, Doug Christie and Rod 
Christie and great-niece, Hannah Christie.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Jaret Matthew 
Hanzlick, his sister Norma and her husband, Larry Christie.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday,
 March 30, 2023, at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel.

The family suggests memorials in Jerry’s name to the Jerry Dean Tree 
Fund and/ NRA may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

For more information or to post a condolence, go to <a href="http://warrenmcelwain.com/">warrenmcelwain.com</a>.

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 </figure>Funeral services for Jerry D. Hanzlick, 81, Eudora, will be held at 
9:00 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2023, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora 
Chapel in Eudora.&nbsp; Graveside services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on 
Friday at the Hoisington City Cemetery in Hoisington, KS. &nbsp;Jerry passed 
away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at his home.Jerry was born on October 15, 1941, in Great Bend, KS the son of Vernon and Elizabeth (Lehning) Hanzlick.He graduated from Beeler High School and Fort Hays State University. 
He played baseball at Dodge City Community College where he played an 
exhibition game at the Airforce Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. He also
 played baseball at Fort Hays State University.Jerry retired from his career of 60 years in banking, his last 
position as president of Solutions North Bank in Hill City, KS. &nbsp;He also
 taught Banking Seminars at Kansas State University. &nbsp;His passion was 
farming, where he took pride in his wheat crops and enjoyed tending to 
his cattle.He was a member of Warring Dove International Missions Ministry.He was involved with supporting the local 4-H groups.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
hunting, fishing, boating, and camping. He was an avid supporter of 
Wycliffe Bible Translators and Navigators. He was a life long collector 
of Indian Artifacts and Fossils.He married Joyce Woydziak on May 27, 1972, in Hoisington, KS.&nbsp; She resided in their home.Other survivors include his children, Julia Hanzlick-Krumme of 
Lenexa, KS; Joel (Melissa) Hanzlick of Olathe, KS; Jessica (Kevin) 
Willmann of Collinsville, IL; seven grandchildren, Drake, Malia, Pierce,
 Avery, Reese, Evelyn and Jaret; his nephews, Doug Christie and Rod 
Christie and great-niece, Hannah Christie.He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Jaret Matthew 
Hanzlick, his sister Norma and her husband, Larry Christie.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday,
 March 30, 2023, at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel.The family suggests memorials in Jerry’s name to the Jerry Dean Tree 
Fund and/ NRA may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.For more information or to post a condolence, go to <a href="http://warrenmcelwain.com/">warrenmcelwain.com</a>.

Jerry D. Hanzlick

James "Jim" Frederick Schlaefli, 78, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on March 20, 2023, at his home in Downs, Kansas.

He was born on June 3, 1944, at The Community Hospital in Beloit, 
Kansas, to George Winters Schlaefli and Lois Evelyn Shane Schlaefli. He 
had two brothers, Larry and Jackson.

Jim graduated from Cawker City High School in 1962, and from Fort 
Hays State University in 1967. He married his high school friend and 
sweetheart, Roberta Anne Trueblood on December 9, 1961. They celebrated 
61 years, 3 months, and 11 days together. To this union, three children 
were born, Bryan, Shannon, and Robin.

Jim loved playing football, basketball, and baseball in high 
school. He loved racing motorcycles while in college, and won many 
trophies for his skill. He coached American Legion baseball after 
returning home from college to farm with his dad. He loved watching his 
children and grandchildren play baseball, football, basketball, 
softball, volleyball, soccer, track, and golf.

Jim was a farmer. He had a hard work ethic. Crops he raised were 
wheat, milo, soybeans, alfalfa, sunflowers, and corn. He also had a 
cow/calf operation. He was awarded the Bankers Soil Conservation Award 
in Osborne County in 2003. He loved hunting pheasants, coyotes, and 
deer; fishing, boating, water skiing, snow skiing, and camping. He also 
loved his bird dogs – Ace, Tiff, Tye, and Duke – as they were great 
companions.

He especially enjoyed riding his 1994 Harley Davidson FXSTS; and 
in his later years, his Can Am Spyder RT LTD. Riding the by-roads of the
 United States and seeing the beautiful scenery was a biker’s dream.

Jim and Roberta took many trips together including bike and trike 
rides to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, National Parks, mountains and 
back roads from the east coast to the west coast, and from Canada to 
Mexico; cruises to Alaska (2), Panama Canal (2), Caribbean Islands (4); 
trips to Mexico (6).

Left to celebrate his life are his wife, Roberta Schlaefli of the 
home; son, Shannon Schlaefli (Jeri), Cawker City; daughter, Robin 
Schlaefli-Winkel (Brett), Downs; grandchildren, Sage Schlaefli, Cawker 
City, Trystan Schlaefli, Downs, Terin Winkel, Downs; brother, Larry 
Schlaefli (Pauline), Hays; brother-in-law, Harry Trueblood (Margaret), 
Russell; niece, Pam Schlaefli Pearson (Steve); nephews, Dustin Schlaefli
 (Kristi), Hays, and Steven Trueblood, Bunker Hill; great-nieces, 
Mattison Schlaefli and Elisabeth Pearson; and great-nephews, Keaton 
Schlaefli, Matthew Pearson, and Isaak Trueblood.

He was preceded in death by his infant son, Bryan Schlaefli; 
brother, Jackson Schlaefli; parents, George and Lois Schlaefli; and 
parents-in-law, Herbert and Jean Trueblood.

Graveside services will be held on April 8, 2023, at 10:00 AM at 
the Prairie Grove Cemetery, Cawker City. &nbsp;Following services, everyone 
is invited to join family for a luncheon at the Downs United Methodist 
Church. Cremation has taken place &amp; there will be no visitation. 

In 
lieu of flowers, memorials may go to the Downs United Methodist Church 
Memorial Fund, or the James Schlaefli Memorial Fund.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>James "Jim" Frederick Schlaefli, 78, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on March 20, 2023, at his home in Downs, Kansas.He was born on June 3, 1944, at The Community Hospital in Beloit, 
Kansas, to George Winters Schlaefli and Lois Evelyn Shane Schlaefli. He 
had two brothers, Larry and Jackson.Jim graduated from Cawker City High School in 1962, and from Fort 
Hays State University in 1967. He married his high school friend and 
sweetheart, Roberta Anne Trueblood on December 9, 1961. They celebrated 
61 years, 3 months, and 11 days together. To this union, three children 
were born, Bryan, Shannon, and Robin.Jim loved playing football, basketball, and baseball in high 
school. He loved racing motorcycles while in college, and won many 
trophies for his skill. He coached American Legion baseball after 
returning home from college to farm with his dad. He loved watching his 
children and grandchildren play baseball, football, basketball, 
softball, volleyball, soccer, track, and golf.Jim was a farmer. He had a hard work ethic. Crops he raised were 
wheat, milo, soybeans, alfalfa, sunflowers, and corn. He also had a 
cow/calf operation. He was awarded the Bankers Soil Conservation Award 
in Osborne County in 2003. He loved hunting pheasants, coyotes, and 
deer; fishing, boating, water skiing, snow skiing, and camping. He also 
loved his bird dogs – Ace, Tiff, Tye, and Duke – as they were great 
companions.He especially enjoyed riding his 1994 Harley Davidson FXSTS; and 
in his later years, his Can Am Spyder RT LTD. Riding the by-roads of the
 United States and seeing the beautiful scenery was a biker’s dream.Jim and Roberta took many trips together including bike and trike 
rides to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, National Parks, mountains and 
back roads from the east coast to the west coast, and from Canada to 
Mexico; cruises to Alaska (2), Panama Canal (2), Caribbean Islands (4); 
trips to Mexico (6).Left to celebrate his life are his wife, Roberta Schlaefli of the 
home; son, Shannon Schlaefli (Jeri), Cawker City; daughter, Robin 
Schlaefli-Winkel (Brett), Downs; grandchildren, Sage Schlaefli, Cawker 
City, Trystan Schlaefli, Downs, Terin Winkel, Downs; brother, Larry 
Schlaefli (Pauline), Hays; brother-in-law, Harry Trueblood (Margaret), 
Russell; niece, Pam Schlaefli Pearson (Steve); nephews, Dustin Schlaefli
 (Kristi), Hays, and Steven Trueblood, Bunker Hill; great-nieces, 
Mattison Schlaefli and Elisabeth Pearson; and great-nephews, Keaton 
Schlaefli, Matthew Pearson, and Isaak Trueblood.He was preceded in death by his infant son, Bryan Schlaefli; 
brother, Jackson Schlaefli; parents, George and Lois Schlaefli; and 
parents-in-law, Herbert and Jean Trueblood.Graveside services will be held on April 8, 2023, at 10:00 AM at 
the Prairie Grove Cemetery, Cawker City. &nbsp;Following services, everyone 
is invited to join family for a luncheon at the Downs United Methodist 
Church. Cremation has taken place &amp; there will be no visitation. In 
lieu of flowers, memorials may go to the Downs United Methodist Church 
Memorial Fund, or the James Schlaefli Memorial Fund.

James 'Jim' Schlaefli

Sheila Jordan, 57, St. George, Kansas, 
formerly of Hays, died Monday, March 27, 2023, surrounded by her family 
at Select Specialty Hospital in Kansas City.

She was born March 30, 1965, in Great 
Bend, the daughter of Clarence J. and Florentine “Flora” (Unrein) 
Gross.&nbsp; She was a graduate of Hays High School in the class of 1983 and 
Hays Academy of Hair Design.&nbsp; On July 20, 1985, she was united in 
marriage to Randy Jordan Jr. in Hays.&nbsp; They later divorced.&nbsp; Sheila 
worked as a paraeducator at Wilson Elementary School.&nbsp; She was a member 
of Celebration Community Church, which was family to her and a place 
where she enjoyed her work and found her purpose as a secretary.&nbsp; Sheila
 was a fighter who courageously battled cancer.&nbsp; She transported rescue 
dogs, loved her beloved dog Grace, and was a K-State fan.&nbsp; Sheila loved 
family gatherings that included playing board games and was very proud 
of her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include her three sons, 
Christopher Jordan and wife Emily of Manhattan, Matthew Jordan of St. 
George, and Gardner Jordan and wife Alexes of San Tan Valley, AZ, two 
daughters, Nikki Wiggins and husband Ryan of Russell, and Bailey Jordan 
of Brighton, CO, a brother, Stan Gross and wife Carol of Sun Lakes, AZ, 
three sisters, Shirley Tackett of Chandler, AZ, Serena Tenbrink and 
husband Lyle of Spearville, and Sandy Barber and husband Jack of 
Chandler, AZ, four grandchildren, Aidyn Wiggins, Gannon Wiggins, Dillyn 
Wiggins, and Connor Jordan, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and stepmother, Mary Gross.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Celebration Community Church with Pastor 
Brant Rice officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 9:00 am until service time on Thursday at the 
church.&nbsp; 

Memorials in Sheila’s memory are to be determined and may be 
made payable to Matthew Jordan. Services are in the care of Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Sheila may be
 shared with her family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1680095717335.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Sheila Jordan, 57, St. George, Kansas, 
formerly of Hays, died Monday, March 27, 2023, surrounded by her family 
at Select Specialty Hospital in Kansas City.She was born March 30, 1965, in Great 
Bend, the daughter of Clarence J. and Florentine “Flora” (Unrein) 
Gross.&nbsp; She was a graduate of Hays High School in the class of 1983 and 
Hays Academy of Hair Design.&nbsp; On July 20, 1985, she was united in 
marriage to Randy Jordan Jr. in Hays.&nbsp; They later divorced.&nbsp; Sheila 
worked as a paraeducator at Wilson Elementary School.&nbsp; She was a member 
of Celebration Community Church, which was family to her and a place 
where she enjoyed her work and found her purpose as a secretary.&nbsp; Sheila
 was a fighter who courageously battled cancer.&nbsp; She transported rescue 
dogs, loved her beloved dog Grace, and was a K-State fan.&nbsp; Sheila loved 
family gatherings that included playing board games and was very proud 
of her children and grandchildren.Survivors include her three sons, 
Christopher Jordan and wife Emily of Manhattan, Matthew Jordan of St. 
George, and Gardner Jordan and wife Alexes of San Tan Valley, AZ, two 
daughters, Nikki Wiggins and husband Ryan of Russell, and Bailey Jordan 
of Brighton, CO, a brother, Stan Gross and wife Carol of Sun Lakes, AZ, 
three sisters, Shirley Tackett of Chandler, AZ, Serena Tenbrink and 
husband Lyle of Spearville, and Sandy Barber and husband Jack of 
Chandler, AZ, four grandchildren, Aidyn Wiggins, Gannon Wiggins, Dillyn 
Wiggins, and Connor Jordan, and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents and stepmother, Mary Gross.Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Celebration Community Church with Pastor 
Brant Rice officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 9:00 am until service time on Thursday at the 
church.&nbsp; Memorials in Sheila’s memory are to be determined and may be 
made payable to Matthew Jordan. Services are in the care of Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Sheila may be
 shared with her family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>&nbsp;

Sheila Jordan

On October 4th, 1943, God sent a special soul to the small town of 
Miltonvale, Kansas, to Glenn William and Verla Elsie Lockard Weber, whom 
they named Vivian Joyce. Her big sister Merna Eilene welcomed her with 
open arms, thus beginning a childhood of mischievous adventures. The two
 sisters shared a special bond that lasted an entire lifetime. 
She was raised in a Christian home, and her and her sister, along with 
lots of cousins, built many special memories. Making mud pies, climbing 
trees, windmills, and rooftops, and chasing lightening bugs were just 
some of the shenanigans they found themselves up to. 
She received her schooling from attending public schools in Smith Center
 and Colby, Kansas, graduating with the class of 1961, Colby High School. 
On June 9th, 1962, she married Larry Lee Dewees at the Colby First 
Presbyterian Church, and in the following years became mother to Tamara 
Lynn, Stacy Jo, Mark Wayne, and Rick Lee. Grandmother of 13 
grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. 
On March 27th, 2023, The Lord decided it was time to take that special soul back home. 
She is preceded in death by her brother-in-law Charles Schroeder, her parents, and her ex husband. 
She is survived by her sister Merna, her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. 
The funeral will take place at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2023, at 
Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, with burial in Beulah Cemetery, Colby.

Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or the National 
Kidney Foundation 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;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1680095606668.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>On October 4th, 1943, God sent a special soul to the small town of 
Miltonvale, Kansas, to Glenn William and Verla Elsie Lockard Weber, whom 
they named Vivian Joyce. Her big sister Merna Eilene welcomed her with 
open arms, thus beginning a childhood of mischievous adventures. The two
 sisters shared a special bond that lasted an entire lifetime. 
She was raised in a Christian home, and her and her sister, along with 
lots of cousins, built many special memories. Making mud pies, climbing 
trees, windmills, and rooftops, and chasing lightening bugs were just 
some of the shenanigans they found themselves up to. 
She received her schooling from attending public schools in Smith Center
 and Colby, Kansas, graduating with the class of 1961, Colby High School. 
On June 9th, 1962, she married Larry Lee Dewees at the Colby First 
Presbyterian Church, and in the following years became mother to Tamara 
Lynn, Stacy Jo, Mark Wayne, and Rick Lee. Grandmother of 13 
grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. 
On March 27th, 2023, The Lord decided it was time to take that special soul back home. 
She is preceded in death by her brother-in-law Charles Schroeder, her parents, and her ex husband. 
She is survived by her sister Merna, her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. 
The funeral will take place at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2023, at 
Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, with burial in Beulah Cemetery, Colby. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or the National 
Kidney Foundation 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;

Vivian Joyce Dewees (Weber)

Josephine Marie (Holzmeister) Kuntz, 99, of Quinter, Kansas, passed 
away on March 28, 2023, at Gove County Long Term Care in Quinter.&nbsp; 
Josephine was born on January 23, 1924, on a farm north of Bison, KS to 
John and Susan (Herman) Holzmeister.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart Catholic Altar Society of Park.

Josephine Marie (Holzmeister) Kuntz, 99, of Quinter, Kansas, passed 
away on March 28, 2023, at Gove County Long Term Care in Quinter.&nbsp; 
Josephine was born on January 23, 1924, on a farm north of Bison, KS to 
John and Susan (Herman) Holzmeister.Funeral service will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in 
Park on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in the 
Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Schmitt Funeral Home, 
Quinter, on Friday, March 31, 2023, starting at 6:00 p.m. with a vigil 
following at 7:30 p.m.Memorial contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart Catholic Altar Society of Park.

Josephine Marie Kuntz

DOWNS — Eugene “Gene” Wagner passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023.&nbsp; He was born September 24, 1933 to Frank and Philomena (Gradig) Wagner on a farm south of Downs.

He is preceded in death by his sisters; Leona Budke and Loretta Eilert and&nbsp; grandson, Justin Wagner.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara of the home; children: Larry (Christy) Wagner of Wellington, CO, Dale (Shelley) Wagner of Columbia, MO, Richard (Sandy) Wagner of Downs, Bill (Theresa) Wagner of Rock Springs, WY, Connie (Gerald) Potts of Woodston, Judy Wagner of Victorville, CA, Betty (Jesse) Schreuder of Lee’s Summit, MO, and Leslie (Hollie) Wagner of Nixa, MO; 24 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Downs.&nbsp; A Vigil service will be held Friday evening March 31 at 7:00 p.m. at the church.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Downs Care &amp; Rehab Center or the church in care of Domoney Funeral Home, PO Box 127, Downs, KS 67437

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1680040630643.jpeg" alt="Eugene “Gene” Wagner" />
 <figcaption>Eugene “Gene” Wagner</figcaption>
 </figure>DOWNS — Eugene “Gene” Wagner passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023.&nbsp; He was born September 24, 1933 to Frank and Philomena (Gradig) Wagner on a farm south of Downs.Mr. Wagner was a farmer.He is preceded in death by his sisters; Leona Budke and Loretta Eilert and&nbsp; grandson, Justin Wagner.He is survived by his wife, Barbara of the home; children: Larry (Christy) Wagner of Wellington, CO, Dale (Shelley) Wagner of Columbia, MO, Richard (Sandy) Wagner of Downs, Bill (Theresa) Wagner of Rock Springs, WY, Connie (Gerald) Potts of Woodston, Judy Wagner of Victorville, CA, Betty (Jesse) Schreuder of Lee’s Summit, MO, and Leslie (Hollie) Wagner of Nixa, MO; 24 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Downs.&nbsp; A Vigil service will be held Friday evening March 31 at 7:00 p.m. at the church.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Downs Care &amp; Rehab Center or the church in care of Domoney Funeral Home, PO Box 127, Downs, KS 67437

Eugene 'Gene' Wagner

Barbara L. Hileman, 76, died March 27, 2023, at Scott County Hospital 
in Scott City.&nbsp; She was born on March 20, 1947, in Montebello, California,&nbsp; the daughter of Robert and Louise (Willis) Ricks.

Barbara spent her childhood in the Los Angeles area, graduating from 
Montebello High School in 1965.&nbsp; On January 28, 1972, she married Wayne 
Hileman.&nbsp; They celebrated 51 years of marriage.&nbsp; The couple lived in 
California for a number of years before moving to Dodge City.&nbsp; Barbara 
worked as an administrative assistant to the director of the Kansas 
Soldiers’ Home and at the Lamplighter Club. Barbara enjoyed spending 
time at the beach, sailing, riding Harley motorcycles, and she was an 
avid reader.&nbsp; Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

She is survived by her husband Wayne of Fort Dodge; daughter, Amanda 
Hestermann and husband Kyle of Scott City; son, Willis Hileman of Dodge 
City, a brother, Thomas Ricks of Dodge City; and seven grandchildren, 
Alexis, Angelica, Kaden, Graham, Anthony, Nelli, and Gracie.&nbsp; Barbara is
 preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral service will be held at Swaim Funeral Chapel, Dodge City, on 
Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 2:00PM with Pastor Kyle Evans presiding.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery in Ft. Dodge.&nbsp; There is 
no visitation as cremation has taken place.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to 
the Fort Dodge Activity Fund in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Thoughts and 
memories may be shared in the online guest book at 
www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1680039322245.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Barbara L. Hileman, 76, died March 27, 2023, at Scott County Hospital 
in Scott City.&nbsp; She was born on March 20, 1947, in Montebello, California,&nbsp; the daughter of Robert and Louise (Willis) Ricks.Barbara spent her childhood in the Los Angeles area, graduating from 
Montebello High School in 1965.&nbsp; On January 28, 1972, she married Wayne 
Hileman.&nbsp; They celebrated 51 years of marriage.&nbsp; The couple lived in 
California for a number of years before moving to Dodge City.&nbsp; Barbara 
worked as an administrative assistant to the director of the Kansas 
Soldiers’ Home and at the Lamplighter Club. Barbara enjoyed spending 
time at the beach, sailing, riding Harley motorcycles, and she was an 
avid reader.&nbsp; Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.She is survived by her husband Wayne of Fort Dodge; daughter, Amanda 
Hestermann and husband Kyle of Scott City; son, Willis Hileman of Dodge 
City, a brother, Thomas Ricks of Dodge City; and seven grandchildren, 
Alexis, Angelica, Kaden, Graham, Anthony, Nelli, and Gracie.&nbsp; Barbara is
 preceded in death by her parents.Funeral service will be held at Swaim Funeral Chapel, Dodge City, on 
Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 2:00PM with Pastor Kyle Evans presiding.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery in Ft. Dodge.&nbsp; There is 
no visitation as cremation has taken place.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to 
the Fort Dodge Activity Fund in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Thoughts and 
memories may be shared in the online guest book at 
www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

Barbara L. Hileman

Ethel M. Peterson, 89, died Monday, March 27, 2023, at Presbyterian Manor of the Plains, Dodge City.

She was born on October 31, 1933, the daughter of Henry and Myrtle 
(Smith) Peterson on Happy Hallow Stock Farm just south of the Hodgeman 
County line. She was a lifetime resident of Ford County.

Ethel attended Dodge City High School and graduated in 1952. After 
graduation, she attended Fort Hays State University and received a 
Masters degree in Counseling. She also did graduate work at Colorado 
State University in Fort Collins.

She was a teacher in the Dodge City and Kismet school districts 
before becoming the director of counseling for USD 443 in Dodge City. 
She also taught for Kansas Newman University from 1994 to 1996 when she 
retired.

Ethel was also a Kansas Legislator in 1996. She was a board member 
with various organizations including; the NEA, the KNEA, Dodge City 
Credit Union, CASA, New Chance, Dodge City Community College, Kansas 
Teachers Hall of Fame, and the Dodge City School District. She was also 
the first President of the Red Hat Society.

She was a member of the Universalist Church of the Larger Fellowship.

Her survivors include: her nieces and nephews, Nancy Browne, Judy 
Byer and husband Jack, Dennis Peterson, Darrel Peterson and wife Vicki, 
Susan Bristor and husband Randy, Terry Skinner, Vicki Austin and husband
 Jim, Becky Steinkuehler, Lindy Duree and husband Warren, Kathy Konrade 
and husband Tom, Sandy Ontiberos, Tammy Schweitzer and husband Randy, 
Billie Diane Kroeker and husband Richard, Rita Clark and husband Joe, 
Rhonda Zywicki, , Sheena Wyatt, and John Smith and a nephew-in-law, 
Eddie Day; numerous great nieces and nephews and numerous great great 
nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; 4 brothers, Harry, Victor, 
Robert and Norman Peterson; 2 sisters, Arlene Dumler and Viola 
Steinkuehler; 2 brothers-in-law, Herman Dumler and Jiggs Steinkuehler; 2
 sisters-in-law, Audrey Peterson and Frances Burkey; a nephew, Mickey 
Peterson; and 2 nieces, Glenda Crawford and Tonya Day.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be announced and held at a 
later date. There will be no public viewing as cremation as already 
taken place.

The family suggests memorials to CASA or the Shade Tree Commission 
both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, 
Kansas, 67801.

Ethel M. Peterson, 89, died Monday, March 27, 2023, at Presbyterian Manor of the Plains, Dodge City.She was born on October 31, 1933, the daughter of Henry and Myrtle 
(Smith) Peterson on Happy Hallow Stock Farm just south of the Hodgeman 
County line. She was a lifetime resident of Ford County.Ethel attended Dodge City High School and graduated in 1952. After 
graduation, she attended Fort Hays State University and received a 
Masters degree in Counseling. She also did graduate work at Colorado 
State University in Fort Collins.She was a teacher in the Dodge City and Kismet school districts 
before becoming the director of counseling for USD 443 in Dodge City. 
She also taught for Kansas Newman University from 1994 to 1996 when she 
retired.Ethel was also a Kansas Legislator in 1996. She was a board member 
with various organizations including; the NEA, the KNEA, Dodge City 
Credit Union, CASA, New Chance, Dodge City Community College, Kansas 
Teachers Hall of Fame, and the Dodge City School District. She was also 
the first President of the Red Hat Society.She was a member of the Universalist Church of the Larger Fellowship.Her survivors include: her nieces and nephews, Nancy Browne, Judy 
Byer and husband Jack, Dennis Peterson, Darrel Peterson and wife Vicki, 
Susan Bristor and husband Randy, Terry Skinner, Vicki Austin and husband
 Jim, Becky Steinkuehler, Lindy Duree and husband Warren, Kathy Konrade 
and husband Tom, Sandy Ontiberos, Tammy Schweitzer and husband Randy, 
Billie Diane Kroeker and husband Richard, Rita Clark and husband Joe, 
Rhonda Zywicki, , Sheena Wyatt, and John Smith and a nephew-in-law, 
Eddie Day; numerous great nieces and nephews and numerous great great 
nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents; 4 brothers, Harry, Victor, 
Robert and Norman Peterson; 2 sisters, Arlene Dumler and Viola 
Steinkuehler; 2 brothers-in-law, Herman Dumler and Jiggs Steinkuehler; 2
 sisters-in-law, Audrey Peterson and Frances Burkey; a nephew, Mickey 
Peterson; and 2 nieces, Glenda Crawford and Tonya Day.A Gathering of Family and Friends will be announced and held at a 
later date. There will be no public viewing as cremation as already 
taken place.The family suggests memorials to CASA or the Shade Tree Commission 
both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, 
Kansas, 67801.

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