Bernetta
Ann Oberle, 99, passed away peacefully January 7, 2025, at Brookdale Senior
Living, Great Bend, KS, with family by her side.&nbsp; Born March 29, 1925, in
rural Ellinwood, KS, Bernetta was the daughter of Peter P. and Anna C. (Straub)
Kimpler. &nbsp; She married Andrew F. Oberle on May 20, 1948, at Sts. Peter
&amp; Paul Church north of Ellinwood.&nbsp; He passed away January, 15,
1997.&nbsp; Bernetta resided in Ellinwood until she moved to Brookdale in 2019.
&nbsp;



Bernetta was a member of St. Joseph Church and Altar Society. &nbsp; &nbsp;She
was an excellent cook, specializing in homemade sweets. Bernetta loved flower
gardening and crocheting doilies.&nbsp; She was a gifted seamstress and
quilt-maker, creating many keepsakes for family and friends.&nbsp; But her
greatest joy was spending time with her family. 



Survivors include children Stephan (Cindy) Oberle, Great Bend, KS; Gary
(Cheryl) Oberle, Hotchkiss, CO; Robert (Torey) Oberle, Topeka, KS; and Mike
(Lisa) Oberle, Wichita, KS; and Cheryl Oberle-Ginther, Hays, KS; sister Mary
Bate, McPherson, KS; 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She was
preceded in death by her parents; husband Andrew; son-in-law Loren Ginther;
siblings Esther Oberle, Florentine Oberle, Victor Kimpler, Roman Kimpler,
Katherine “Kate” Feist; and half-siblings Jacob Kimpler, Helen Schulz, and
Raymond Kimpler.

 

Funeral Mass will take place 10:30 AM, Monday, January 13, at St. Joseph
Catholic Church with Father Terrance Klein officiating.&nbsp; Interment will
follow at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery, Ellinwood.&nbsp;

 Visitation will take place
Sunday 1-4 PM with Altar Society Rosary at 3 PM at Minnis Chapel in
Ellinwood.&nbsp; Vigil service will take place at 5 PM Sunday evening at St.
Joseph Church. 

Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Church or St. Joseph
School in care of Minnis Chapel, P.O. Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.&nbsp;
Condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.minnischapel.org" target="_blank">www.minnischapel.org</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1736530938820.jpeg" alt="Bernetta Ann Oberle" />
 <figcaption>Bernetta Ann Oberle</figcaption>
 </figure>Bernetta
Ann Oberle, 99, passed away peacefully January 7, 2025, at Brookdale Senior
Living, Great Bend, KS, with family by her side.&nbsp; Born March 29, 1925, in
rural Ellinwood, KS, Bernetta was the daughter of Peter P. and Anna C. (Straub)
Kimpler. &nbsp; She married Andrew F. Oberle on May 20, 1948, at Sts. Peter
&amp; Paul Church north of Ellinwood.&nbsp; He passed away January, 15,
1997.&nbsp; Bernetta resided in Ellinwood until she moved to Brookdale in 2019.
&nbsp;

Bernetta was a member of St. Joseph Church and Altar Society. &nbsp; &nbsp;She
was an excellent cook, specializing in homemade sweets. Bernetta loved flower
gardening and crocheting doilies.&nbsp; She was a gifted seamstress and
quilt-maker, creating many keepsakes for family and friends.&nbsp; But her
greatest joy was spending time with her family. 

Survivors include children Stephan (Cindy) Oberle, Great Bend, KS; Gary
(Cheryl) Oberle, Hotchkiss, CO; Robert (Torey) Oberle, Topeka, KS; and Mike
(Lisa) Oberle, Wichita, KS; and Cheryl Oberle-Ginther, Hays, KS; sister Mary
Bate, McPherson, KS; 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She was
preceded in death by her parents; husband Andrew; son-in-law Loren Ginther;
siblings Esther Oberle, Florentine Oberle, Victor Kimpler, Roman Kimpler,
Katherine “Kate” Feist; and half-siblings Jacob Kimpler, Helen Schulz, and
Raymond Kimpler. 

Funeral Mass will take place 10:30 AM, Monday, January 13, at St. Joseph
Catholic Church with Father Terrance Klein officiating.&nbsp; Interment will
follow at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery, Ellinwood.&nbsp; Visitation will take place
Sunday 1-4 PM with Altar Society Rosary at 3 PM at Minnis Chapel in
Ellinwood.&nbsp; Vigil service will take place at 5 PM Sunday evening at St.
Joseph Church. Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Church or St. Joseph
School in care of Minnis Chapel, P.O. Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.&nbsp;
Condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.minnischapel.org" target="_blank">www.minnischapel.org</a>

Bernetta Ann Oberle

David 'Dave' L.
Northup, 81, passed away on January 6, 2025, at his home in Stockton, KS. He
was born on July 2, 1943, to David G. and Leona M. (Cotten) Northup in Rooks
County, KS near Webster. He married Kimberly “Kim” A. Barnett on March 3, 1973,
in Goodland, KS. Dave was blessed with a daughter, Christine, from a previous
marriage. Dave and Kim were blessed with two children: Tabor and Shaudel.

Dave graduated from
Stockton High School in 1962 and began his professional career as a State
Highway Inspector during the construction of Interstate 70. Upon completion of
the project, Dave was hired as a salesman for Car Parts, Inc. When Goodland
Motor Company decided to develop a parts division of their business, Dave was
hired to help with that endeavor. When Big A Auto decided to open a store in
Goodland, they came to Dave and Kim to own and operate the business, which they
did for the next 20 years. When they sold the business, they talked about the
future and Dave told his wife that he lived in her hometown for 26 years, now they
could live in his hometown for the next 26 years…after that they would flip a
coin to see where they would go. This year would have marked their 26th year in
Stockton. After their move to Stockton, Dave continued his semi-retirement
working for Winchells of Stockton, Taylor Fuel Systems, Inc., and Sterling Auto
Supply, LLC.

Dave’s love of cars was
his passion. He built several street rods for himself and others over the years,
including a 1929 Model A Ford Roadster and a 1931 Ford Model A Panel Wagon. At
the time of his death, he was completing a 1931 Model A Ford Victoria that he
had gifted to his wife. Dave and Kim spent a lot of good times with friends
from Goodland and Burlington, CO going on rod runs. They traveled to Las Vegas,
Memphis, St. Paul, Winnipeg, Canada, and many places in between. It would only
take a phone call, and a caravan of street rods would travel to the Colorado
mountains for dinner. Dave was a founding member of the Goodland Early Iron Car
Club and a founding member of the Stockton Rodders.

As good natured as they
come, Dave enjoyed family reunions (especially at the lake), working in his
yard and spending time outside, hanging out with his beloved dogs, and catching
up with his many old friends. To many of these old friends, he was known as
“Dave” or “David”. To quite a few of them, he was called “Super Dave” or
“Butch”. His favorite names, though, were “Dad” and “Papa”. A kid at heart, the
pride and love he felt for his kids and grandkids was clear to everyone he
knew.

Dave is survived by his
wife, Kim Northup of the home in Stockton; children: Tabor Northup of Stockton,
Shaudel (Joe) Bain of Hays, KS and Christine (Wade) Maupin of Overland Park,
KS; sister, Beatrice (Kent) McDaneld of Goddard, KS; brothers-in-law, James
Axelson of Stockton and Dave (Janice) Barnett of Yukon, OK; sisters-in-law,
Patty Northup of Phillipsburg, KS, Darci Rains of Piedmont, OK Kiera (Larry)
Pollard of Spickard, MO; mother-in-law, Juanita Barnett of Goodland, KS; and
numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his six beloved
grandchildren: Alexis Larson, Ella, Ainsleigh and Liam Bain, and Carolina and
Temprance Northup. They were the joy of his life.

Dave is preceded in
death by his parents, David and Leona; sister, Shirley Axelson; brother, James
Northup; father-in-law, Wade Barnett; brother-in-law, Richard Rains; and niece,
Charlene Liddeke.

A Celebration of Life
will be held at a later date, where family and friends will gather to honor and
remember Dave’s life and legacy. 

Memorials are suggested
to Stockton Rodders’ Scholarship Fund and may be sent to Plumer- Overlease
Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

Online condolences may
be left for the family at <a href="http://www.plumeroverlease.com">www.plumeroverlease.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1736470865362.jpeg" alt="David 'Dave' L. Northup" />
 <figcaption>David 'Dave' L. Northup</figcaption>
 </figure>David 'Dave' L.
Northup, 81, passed away on January 6, 2025, at his home in Stockton, KS. He
was born on July 2, 1943, to David G. and Leona M. (Cotten) Northup in Rooks
County, KS near Webster. He married Kimberly “Kim” A. Barnett on March 3, 1973,
in Goodland, KS. Dave was blessed with a daughter, Christine, from a previous
marriage. Dave and Kim were blessed with two children: Tabor and Shaudel.Dave graduated from
Stockton High School in 1962 and began his professional career as a State
Highway Inspector during the construction of Interstate 70. Upon completion of
the project, Dave was hired as a salesman for Car Parts, Inc. When Goodland
Motor Company decided to develop a parts division of their business, Dave was
hired to help with that endeavor. When Big A Auto decided to open a store in
Goodland, they came to Dave and Kim to own and operate the business, which they
did for the next 20 years. When they sold the business, they talked about the
future and Dave told his wife that he lived in her hometown for 26 years, now they
could live in his hometown for the next 26 years…after that they would flip a
coin to see where they would go. This year would have marked their 26th year in
Stockton. After their move to Stockton, Dave continued his semi-retirement
working for Winchells of Stockton, Taylor Fuel Systems, Inc., and Sterling Auto
Supply, LLC.Dave’s love of cars was
his passion. He built several street rods for himself and others over the years,
including a 1929 Model A Ford Roadster and a 1931 Ford Model A Panel Wagon. At
the time of his death, he was completing a 1931 Model A Ford Victoria that he
had gifted to his wife. Dave and Kim spent a lot of good times with friends
from Goodland and Burlington, CO going on rod runs. They traveled to Las Vegas,
Memphis, St. Paul, Winnipeg, Canada, and many places in between. It would only
take a phone call, and a caravan of street rods would travel to the Colorado
mountains for dinner. Dave was a founding member of the Goodland Early Iron Car
Club and a founding member of the Stockton Rodders.As good natured as they
come, Dave enjoyed family reunions (especially at the lake), working in his
yard and spending time outside, hanging out with his beloved dogs, and catching
up with his many old friends. To many of these old friends, he was known as
“Dave” or “David”. To quite a few of them, he was called “Super Dave” or
“Butch”. His favorite names, though, were “Dad” and “Papa”. A kid at heart, the
pride and love he felt for his kids and grandkids was clear to everyone he
knew.Dave is survived by his
wife, Kim Northup of the home in Stockton; children: Tabor Northup of Stockton,
Shaudel (Joe) Bain of Hays, KS and Christine (Wade) Maupin of Overland Park,
KS; sister, Beatrice (Kent) McDaneld of Goddard, KS; brothers-in-law, James
Axelson of Stockton and Dave (Janice) Barnett of Yukon, OK; sisters-in-law,
Patty Northup of Phillipsburg, KS, Darci Rains of Piedmont, OK Kiera (Larry)
Pollard of Spickard, MO; mother-in-law, Juanita Barnett of Goodland, KS; and
numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his six beloved
grandchildren: Alexis Larson, Ella, Ainsleigh and Liam Bain, and Carolina and
Temprance Northup. They were the joy of his life.Dave is preceded in
death by his parents, David and Leona; sister, Shirley Axelson; brother, James
Northup; father-in-law, Wade Barnett; brother-in-law, Richard Rains; and niece,
Charlene Liddeke.A Celebration of Life
will be held at a later date, where family and friends will gather to honor and
remember Dave’s life and legacy. Memorials are suggested
to Stockton Rodders’ Scholarship Fund and may be sent to Plumer- Overlease
Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.Online condolences may
be left for the family at <a href="http://www.plumeroverlease.com">www.plumeroverlease.com</a>

David 'Dave' L. Northup

Larry Matthew Morrill, 81, of
Paradise, Kansas, died on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Hays Medical Center
in Hays, Kansas.

Larry was born on November 07,
1943, in Russell, Kansas, the son of John Cline and Edythe Laverne (Parrott)
Morrill.&nbsp; Larry grew up in the Russell
County area in and around Luray, Kansas.&nbsp;
He graduated from Luray High School in the class of 1961 and from Fort
Hays State University in 1967 with degrees in Agriculture and Biological
Science. He was blessed with two children, Sheila and Monty.&nbsp; He worked his family farm and enjoyed being outdoors,
farming, and ranching.&nbsp; He also worked
for 25 years as a NASDA Enumerator for the United States Department of
Agriculture. He served for 53 years on the Paradise Fire Department and 40
years as an EMT. He was a member of the Luray United Methodist Church and Masonic
Lodge of Natoma, and Russell.&nbsp; He was
also a former Paradise City Councilman and served on the Mount Hermon Cemetery
Board.&nbsp; He enjoyed doing stone sculpture and
contributed work to the Grassroots Art Center in Lucas, Kansas. Most of all, he
enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.&nbsp; He was very excited when he found out he was
going to be a great-grandfather soon.

Surviving family include his
daughter Sheila McGuire and husband Craig of Hays, Kansas; son Monty Morrill
and wife Kristi of Russell, Kansas; grandchildren Tara Rohn and husband Trever,
Emily McGuire, Axel Hrenchir and Cole Morrill.&nbsp;
He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation has been selected by the
family. A celebration of Larry’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday,
January 17, 2025, at the mortuary. Family will greet guests the day of the
service.&nbsp; Memorials may be given Farm Rescue and can be sent in care of
the mortuary. &nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler
Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1736438675170.jpeg" alt="Larry Matthew Morrill" />
 <figcaption>Larry Matthew Morrill</figcaption>
 </figure>Larry Matthew Morrill, 81, of
Paradise, Kansas, died on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Hays Medical Center
in Hays, Kansas.Larry was born on November 07,
1943, in Russell, Kansas, the son of John Cline and Edythe Laverne (Parrott)
Morrill.&nbsp; Larry grew up in the Russell
County area in and around Luray, Kansas.&nbsp;
He graduated from Luray High School in the class of 1961 and from Fort
Hays State University in 1967 with degrees in Agriculture and Biological
Science. He was blessed with two children, Sheila and Monty.&nbsp; He worked his family farm and enjoyed being outdoors,
farming, and ranching.&nbsp; He also worked
for 25 years as a NASDA Enumerator for the United States Department of
Agriculture. He served for 53 years on the Paradise Fire Department and 40
years as an EMT. He was a member of the Luray United Methodist Church and Masonic
Lodge of Natoma, and Russell.&nbsp; He was
also a former Paradise City Councilman and served on the Mount Hermon Cemetery
Board.&nbsp; He enjoyed doing stone sculpture and
contributed work to the Grassroots Art Center in Lucas, Kansas. Most of all, he
enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.&nbsp; He was very excited when he found out he was
going to be a great-grandfather soon.Surviving family include his
daughter Sheila McGuire and husband Craig of Hays, Kansas; son Monty Morrill
and wife Kristi of Russell, Kansas; grandchildren Tara Rohn and husband Trever,
Emily McGuire, Axel Hrenchir and Cole Morrill.&nbsp;
He was preceded in death by his parents.Cremation has been selected by the
family. A celebration of Larry’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday,
January 17, 2025, at the mortuary. Family will greet guests the day of the
service.&nbsp; Memorials may be given Farm Rescue and can be sent in care of
the mortuary. &nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler
Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Larry Matthew Morrill

Lester
Anthony Herrman, age 88, of Hays, Kansas passed away Saturday January 4, 2025,
in Hays. Les was born April 19, 1936, in Loretta, Kansas to Reinhold A. and
Josephine (Kuhn) Herrman.



He attended Antonino grade school and graduated from St Joseph's Military
Academy in 1954. He then attended Fort Hays State University graduating with a
BS in PE and History in 1958 and a MS in Education in 1959. Les went on to earn
a doctorate degree from Indiana University in 1973. 



On November 23, 2001, he married Brenda Garlene (Moore) in Hays, Kansas. Les
and Brenda truly enjoyed their time traveling together and participating in the
Hays Lions Club together as well as their shared family time. 

Les’ distinguished career as an educator, athletic director, realtor and his
community involvement is certainly an accomplishment. As an Instructor,
Athletic Director and Principal starting in 1958 at Jefferson West Junior High
in Hays, Kansas, Harrison Junior High in Great Bend, Kansas, Ellinwood High
School, Spearville High School, and through 1980 at Norton High School. 



In 1980 Les started his career as a Realtor with Dean Ellner and became a very
successful realtor. He was awarded the ERA top 100 Winners Circle award, top 25
award, top 5 award and was named the ERA Agent of the year for Western Kansas
in 1985. One of Les’ favorite closings was dressing up as Santa Claus and
arriving with a contract in hand on Christmas Eve to close a sale. The husband
had not purchased his wife a present yet and Les suggested the Santa surprise
and the family was very happy. That was the type of Realtor Les was for his
clients.



Les’ board memberships are extensive as well. These include Fort Hays State
Alumni Board and Athletic Board, Knights of Columbus, Hays Rec, Hays Lion’s
Club where he served in many capacities including President, Zone Chairman,
Regional Chairman, District Governor, and State Council Chairman. 



Les was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays.



Survivors include his wife Brenda Herrman of Hays, Kansas; the mother of his
children, Janet Stratton of Great Bend, Kansas; children, Trudy Alstatt of
Hays, Kansas, Tamy Niernberger of Rose Hill, Kansas, and Curt Herrman of
Manhattan, Kansas; stepchildren, Cynthia Henderson of Elizabeth, Colorado and
Kimberly Kilhoffer of Centennial, Colorado; his siblings, sisters, Carol
Danielson, and Linda Mayberry, and a brother, Leon Herrman; grandchildren, Josh
Bantam, Kristin Fox, Brett Alstatt, Brodie Herrman and Mason Herrman; step
grandchildren, Becky and Tammy Niernberger, Drew and Cannon Kilhoffer and
Greyson Henderson as well as 10 great grandchildren.



He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Edna Rohr and Doris Winslow;
and brothers, Elmer, Cyril, Roy, Frank, Donnie and J.R. Herrman.



Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, January 10, 2025, at Immaculate Heart
of Mary Church in Hays, Kansas. Burial will follow in the Our Lady Help of
Christians Cemetery in Antonino, Kansas.



Visitation will be 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Thursday at Keithley Funeral Homes and
Crematory-Brock’s Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, Kansas 67601. Friday visitation will
be 9:00 AM until service time at the church.



A combined parish vigil and rosary service will be at 7:00 PM Thursday at
Brock’s Chapel.

In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to be made payable to
the Hays Lions Club or HaysMed Hospice. 

Please share memories on Les' tribute page at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1736209408386.jpeg" alt="Lester Anthony Herrman" />
 <figcaption>Lester Anthony Herrman</figcaption>
 </figure>Lester
Anthony Herrman, age 88, of Hays, Kansas passed away Saturday January 4, 2025,
in Hays. Les was born April 19, 1936, in Loretta, Kansas to Reinhold A. and
Josephine (Kuhn) Herrman.

He attended Antonino grade school and graduated from St Joseph's Military
Academy in 1954. He then attended Fort Hays State University graduating with a
BS in PE and History in 1958 and a MS in Education in 1959. Les went on to earn
a doctorate degree from Indiana University in 1973. 

On November 23, 2001, he married Brenda Garlene (Moore) in Hays, Kansas. Les
and Brenda truly enjoyed their time traveling together and participating in the
Hays Lions Club together as well as their shared family time. 

Les’ distinguished career as an educator, athletic director, realtor and his
community involvement is certainly an accomplishment. As an Instructor,
Athletic Director and Principal starting in 1958 at Jefferson West Junior High
in Hays, Kansas, Harrison Junior High in Great Bend, Kansas, Ellinwood High
School, Spearville High School, and through 1980 at Norton High School. 

In 1980 Les started his career as a Realtor with Dean Ellner and became a very
successful realtor. He was awarded the ERA top 100 Winners Circle award, top 25
award, top 5 award and was named the ERA Agent of the year for Western Kansas
in 1985. One of Les’ favorite closings was dressing up as Santa Claus and
arriving with a contract in hand on Christmas Eve to close a sale. The husband
had not purchased his wife a present yet and Les suggested the Santa surprise
and the family was very happy. That was the type of Realtor Les was for his
clients.

Les’ board memberships are extensive as well. These include Fort Hays State
Alumni Board and Athletic Board, Knights of Columbus, Hays Rec, Hays Lion’s
Club where he served in many capacities including President, Zone Chairman,
Regional Chairman, District Governor, and State Council Chairman. 

Les was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays.

Survivors include his wife Brenda Herrman of Hays, Kansas; the mother of his
children, Janet Stratton of Great Bend, Kansas; children, Trudy Alstatt of
Hays, Kansas, Tamy Niernberger of Rose Hill, Kansas, and Curt Herrman of
Manhattan, Kansas; stepchildren, Cynthia Henderson of Elizabeth, Colorado and
Kimberly Kilhoffer of Centennial, Colorado; his siblings, sisters, Carol
Danielson, and Linda Mayberry, and a brother, Leon Herrman; grandchildren, Josh
Bantam, Kristin Fox, Brett Alstatt, Brodie Herrman and Mason Herrman; step
grandchildren, Becky and Tammy Niernberger, Drew and Cannon Kilhoffer and
Greyson Henderson as well as 10 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Edna Rohr and Doris Winslow;
and brothers, Elmer, Cyril, Roy, Frank, Donnie and J.R. Herrman.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, January 10, 2025, at Immaculate Heart
of Mary Church in Hays, Kansas. Burial will follow in the Our Lady Help of
Christians Cemetery in Antonino, Kansas.

Visitation will be 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Thursday at Keithley Funeral Homes and
Crematory-Brock’s Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, Kansas 67601. Friday visitation will
be 9:00 AM until service time at the church.

A combined parish vigil and rosary service will be at 7:00 PM Thursday at
Brock’s Chapel.
In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to be made payable to
the Hays Lions Club or HaysMed Hospice. 

Please share memories on Les' tribute page at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

Lester Anthony Herrman

&nbsp;Jane (Kronewitter) Kisner -age 94,
passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Via Christi Village Care Center,
Hays, Kansas.

She was born March 1, 1930, in Schoenchen, Kansas to Joseph and Julia
(Gottschalk) Kronewitter.&nbsp; She married Stephen “Steve” Kisner Jr. on
August 1, 1949, at Pfeifer, Kansas. He preceded her in death on May 6, 2022.

Jane was a farmer’s wife, a mother, and a homemaker.&nbsp; She worked at
Travenol Labs., the Coke plant in Victoria, and Saint John’s Rest Home in
Victoria.&nbsp; She grew up on the family farm at Schoenchen, attended
Schoenchen Grade School and Wheatland School, and was a 1947 graduate of
Schoenchen High School. 

She was a former member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church, the Altar Society
both of Pfeifer, and member of St. Nicholas of Myra Prayer Group for over 20
years.

&nbsp;Jane is survived by her children, Gloria Dinkel, Hays, KS; Wanda Pfannenstiel
and husband, Steve, Hays, KS; Linda Goetz and husband, Bruce, Hays, KS, Thomas
Kisner and wife, Cindy, Hays, KS, Brenda Erbert, Hays, KS; Myrna Hoffman and
husband, Jeff, Hays, KS; David Kisner and wife, Ronda, Derby, KS; Jeff Kisner
and wife, Janine, Victoria, KS; her sister, Carol Legleiter, Hays, KS; her
sisters-in-law, Pat Kronewitter, Hays, KS; Lucille Huser-Knoll, Hays, KS,
Florine Kisner, Hays KS; Marlene Lang-Sarver and husband, Larry, Natoma, KS;
her 21 grandchildren and her 30 great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Julia Kronewitter; her
granddaughters, Jami Goetz and Lori Dinkel; her son-in-law, Allan Dinkel; her
brother, Jim Kronewitter; her sisters, Berneice Werth; Ruth Zimmerman; and
Betty Rajewski.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, January 11, 2025, at
Holy Cross Catholic Church, Pfeifer, Kansas with Celebrant, Father Fred
Gatschet.

&nbsp;Visitation is from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of
Hays and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Church in
Pfeifer.

A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. Friday, at Clines-Keithley
Mortuary of Hays.

The family suggests memorial made payable to: Holy Cross Charities, INC or
Masses in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd
Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

Condolences can be emailed to <a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com">clineschapels@gmail.com</a> or left by
guestbook at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1736209246888.jpeg" alt="&nbsp;Jane (Kronewitter) Kisner" />
 <figcaption>&nbsp;Jane (Kronewitter) Kisner</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;Jane (Kronewitter) Kisner -age 94,
passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Via Christi Village Care Center,
Hays, Kansas.She was born March 1, 1930, in Schoenchen, Kansas to Joseph and Julia
(Gottschalk) Kronewitter.&nbsp; She married Stephen “Steve” Kisner Jr. on
August 1, 1949, at Pfeifer, Kansas. He preceded her in death on May 6, 2022.Jane was a farmer’s wife, a mother, and a homemaker.&nbsp; She worked at
Travenol Labs., the Coke plant in Victoria, and Saint John’s Rest Home in
Victoria.&nbsp; She grew up on the family farm at Schoenchen, attended
Schoenchen Grade School and Wheatland School, and was a 1947 graduate of
Schoenchen High School. She was a former member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church, the Altar Society
both of Pfeifer, and member of St. Nicholas of Myra Prayer Group for over 20
years.&nbsp;Jane is survived by her children, Gloria Dinkel, Hays, KS; Wanda Pfannenstiel
and husband, Steve, Hays, KS; Linda Goetz and husband, Bruce, Hays, KS, Thomas
Kisner and wife, Cindy, Hays, KS, Brenda Erbert, Hays, KS; Myrna Hoffman and
husband, Jeff, Hays, KS; David Kisner and wife, Ronda, Derby, KS; Jeff Kisner
and wife, Janine, Victoria, KS; her sister, Carol Legleiter, Hays, KS; her
sisters-in-law, Pat Kronewitter, Hays, KS; Lucille Huser-Knoll, Hays, KS,
Florine Kisner, Hays KS; Marlene Lang-Sarver and husband, Larry, Natoma, KS;
her 21 grandchildren and her 30 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Julia Kronewitter; her
granddaughters, Jami Goetz and Lori Dinkel; her son-in-law, Allan Dinkel; her
brother, Jim Kronewitter; her sisters, Berneice Werth; Ruth Zimmerman; and
Betty Rajewski.A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, January 11, 2025, at
Holy Cross Catholic Church, Pfeifer, Kansas with Celebrant, Father Fred
Gatschet.&nbsp;Visitation is from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of
Hays and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Church in
Pfeifer.A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. Friday, at Clines-Keithley
Mortuary of Hays.The family suggests memorial made payable to: Holy Cross Charities, INC or
Masses in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd
Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be emailed to <a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com">clineschapels@gmail.com</a> or left by
guestbook at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

 Jane (Kronewitter) Kisner

Jimmie (Clark) Carswell,93,&nbsp; Alton, Kansas passed away
at Russell Homestead Assisted Living on January 1, 2025. Jimmie was born to
Sarah (O’Neill) Clark and A. Seaborn Clark on January 20, 1931, in Gateway
Arkansas.&nbsp; Many people found the name Jimmie to be unusual for a female,
but she was named after her grandpa James O’Neill, and she was always very
proud of that fact. At the age of four, Sarah married Homer Doughty, and they
moved the family to Webster Kansas. Jimmie had two sisters, Shirley King and
Lucy Kennedy. 

Jimmie married John W. (Bill) Carswell in Denver
Colorado in April 1951. They lived in Alton, KS their entire married living on
a small farm south of town. They had three sons Robert (Bob), Gerald (Lisa),
and Kendal (Elisabet). She worked alongside Bill milking cows, driving trucks,
and everything else she could do to help Bill and the farm be successful, while
also caring for the boys. After they sold the dairy cows, she worked outside of
the home in several different jobs both in Alton and Osborne.

Jimmie had always dreamed of owning a restaurant. This
became reality in the early 1980s when she and Bill bought the 183 Lanes
Bowling Alley in Stockton, Kansas. The restaurant thrived as it was generally
overflowing with customers every lunch and dinner. She took pride in how
successful the restaurant became, and she looked forward to going to work there
every day. 

Jimmie lived a full life, enjoying every minute. She
dearly loved her family, and she would protect them fiercely. She loved
attending church, playing cards, visiting with family and friends, attending
Lady Auxiliary meetings, and the Bull City Opry during the Alton Jubilee. After
her husband Bill passed in 1998. Jimmie loved dancing and she eventually began
attending dances with her lady friends nearly every weekend. In 2000, she
started wintering in the Rio Grande Valley in southern Texas and did so for twenty
years. 

Jimmie is survived by her son Kendal, eight
grandchildren Amber Dull, Travis Carswell, Sammantha Carswell, Kassidy
Carswell, Keith Carswell, Paul Carswell, Ashley Carswell, and Kendal Carswell,
Jr along with numerous great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She
was proceeded in death by her parents, her husband Bill, sons Bob &amp; Gerald,
great grandson Khouri Snedecor, and her sister Shirley King. She will be dearly
missed by family and friends.

A visitation will be held on Thursday January 9, 2025,
from 5pm until 7pm at the Rentschler Family Mortuaries Osborne Chapel.

Celebration of life services will be held at 11AM on
Friday January 10, 2025, at the United Methodist Church in Alton, KS.

Burial will follow in the Sumner Cemetery, rural
Alton, KS.

The family has asked that in lieu of flowers memorials
be given in lieu of flowers to the Alton Pride and be sent in care of the
mortuary.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Rentschler
Family Mortuaries Osborne Chapel.

<a href="http://www.rfmortuaries.com">www.rfmortuaries.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1736195719799.jpeg" alt="Jimmie (Clark) Carswell" />
 <figcaption>Jimmie (Clark) Carswell</figcaption>
 </figure>Jimmie (Clark) Carswell,93,&nbsp; Alton, Kansas passed away
at Russell Homestead Assisted Living on January 1, 2025. Jimmie was born to
Sarah (O’Neill) Clark and A. Seaborn Clark on January 20, 1931, in Gateway
Arkansas.&nbsp; Many people found the name Jimmie to be unusual for a female,
but she was named after her grandpa James O’Neill, and she was always very
proud of that fact. At the age of four, Sarah married Homer Doughty, and they
moved the family to Webster Kansas. Jimmie had two sisters, Shirley King and
Lucy Kennedy. Jimmie married John W. (Bill) Carswell in Denver
Colorado in April 1951. They lived in Alton, KS their entire married living on
a small farm south of town. They had three sons Robert (Bob), Gerald (Lisa),
and Kendal (Elisabet). She worked alongside Bill milking cows, driving trucks,
and everything else she could do to help Bill and the farm be successful, while
also caring for the boys. After they sold the dairy cows, she worked outside of
the home in several different jobs both in Alton and Osborne.Jimmie had always dreamed of owning a restaurant. This
became reality in the early 1980s when she and Bill bought the 183 Lanes
Bowling Alley in Stockton, Kansas. The restaurant thrived as it was generally
overflowing with customers every lunch and dinner. She took pride in how
successful the restaurant became, and she looked forward to going to work there
every day. Jimmie lived a full life, enjoying every minute. She
dearly loved her family, and she would protect them fiercely. She loved
attending church, playing cards, visiting with family and friends, attending
Lady Auxiliary meetings, and the Bull City Opry during the Alton Jubilee. After
her husband Bill passed in 1998. Jimmie loved dancing and she eventually began
attending dances with her lady friends nearly every weekend. In 2000, she
started wintering in the Rio Grande Valley in southern Texas and did so for twenty
years. Jimmie is survived by her son Kendal, eight
grandchildren Amber Dull, Travis Carswell, Sammantha Carswell, Kassidy
Carswell, Keith Carswell, Paul Carswell, Ashley Carswell, and Kendal Carswell,
Jr along with numerous great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She
was proceeded in death by her parents, her husband Bill, sons Bob &amp; Gerald,
great grandson Khouri Snedecor, and her sister Shirley King. She will be dearly
missed by family and friends.A visitation will be held on Thursday January 9, 2025,
from 5pm until 7pm at the Rentschler Family Mortuaries Osborne Chapel.Celebration of life services will be held at 11AM on
Friday January 10, 2025, at the United Methodist Church in Alton, KS.Burial will follow in the Sumner Cemetery, rural
Alton, KS.The family has asked that in lieu of flowers memorials
be given in lieu of flowers to the Alton Pride and be sent in care of the
mortuary.Arrangements have been entrusted to the Rentschler
Family Mortuaries Osborne Chapel.<a href="http://www.rfmortuaries.com">www.rfmortuaries.com</a>

Jimmie (Clark) Carswell

Eddy DeBoer, a former Phillipsburg resident, passed away on
Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at the Via Christi Village in Hays, KS, at the age
of 85. Born on July 7, 1939, in Prairie View, KS, he was the son of John Edward
and Esther Eunice (Nonhof) DeBoer.

Eddy married Anita Louise Jansonius on December 19, 1959, in
Bethany, MO. He dedicated his career to the Phillips County Road and Bridge
Department in Phillipsburg, where he was recognized as having the best oiled
roads in Kansas, eventually retiring as the Road and Bridge Supervisor in
2001—a role he deeply cherished. He spent countless weekends and evenings
working alongside his children in the Grader, creating sand rows and performing
various tasks.

Outside of work, Eddy was a devoted family man, maybe a little
strict at times, but he traveled far and wide to support his children in their
numerous sporting events. He was also a man of faith, regularly attending
church with his family. &nbsp;Above all, his pride and joy were his
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents John and Esther;
stepmother Winifred; sister Joan McLeod; brother's-in-law Wally Schmeichel and
John Jansonius; sister and brother-in-law Keith and Georgia Brown;
parents-in-law William and Vivian Jansonius; and nephews Jared DeBoer and
Stephen Brown.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Anita of Hays, KS; son
Jerol DeBoer and wife Denise of Hays, KS; daughters Cindy Vink and husband
Kenny of Ellinwood, KS, Tammy Slayton of Hays, Rhonda Kellerman and husband
Kerry of Phillipsburg, Lisa Thummel and husband Jeff of Hays, and Lori Bogart
of Hays; 14 grandchildren: Lyndsae Schoenthaler and husband Derek, Gavin Vink,
Briana DeBoer, Brooke Slayton, Jordan Imel and husband Lucas, Jaron Kellerman,
Jacey Kellerman, Kelsee Walker and husband Austin, Taylor DeBoer, Kaiden Grieve
and wife Shelby, Megan Stouffer and husband Lucas, Kali DeBey and husband
Damon, Alex Bogart, and Kambri Bogart; 14 great grandchildren (with one on the
way): Josey, Canon, Luke, Maggie, Blakely, Brecklyn, Barrett, Emerie, Renlie,
Alita, Anika, Jeremiah, Noah, and Abel; a brother Dennis DeBoer and wife
Bernita of Kearney, NE; a sister Jean Schmeichel of Fitchburg, WI;
brother-in-law Van Jansonius and wife Cay; several nieces, nephews, cousins,
and friends.

Funeral services will be
held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 6, 2025 at the United Methodist Church in
Phillipsburg with Pastor Gary Simon officiating.&nbsp;&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 Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.

Mr. DeBoer will lie in
state from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday at the
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg. &nbsp;The family will receive
friends Sunday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for visitation at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions
may be made to the Brookdale Senior Living and the Hospice at Hays Med c/o
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, PO Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.

Online condolences may
be left at www.olliffboeve.com.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1736129105813.jpeg" alt="Eddy DeBoer" />
 <figcaption>Eddy DeBoer</figcaption>
 </figure>Eddy DeBoer, a former Phillipsburg resident, passed away on
Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at the Via Christi Village in Hays, KS, at the age
of 85. Born on July 7, 1939, in Prairie View, KS, he was the son of John Edward
and Esther Eunice (Nonhof) DeBoer.Eddy married Anita Louise Jansonius on December 19, 1959, in
Bethany, MO. He dedicated his career to the Phillips County Road and Bridge
Department in Phillipsburg, where he was recognized as having the best oiled
roads in Kansas, eventually retiring as the Road and Bridge Supervisor in
2001—a role he deeply cherished. He spent countless weekends and evenings
working alongside his children in the Grader, creating sand rows and performing
various tasks.Outside of work, Eddy was a devoted family man, maybe a little
strict at times, but he traveled far and wide to support his children in their
numerous sporting events. He was also a man of faith, regularly attending
church with his family. &nbsp;Above all, his pride and joy were his
grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents John and Esther;
stepmother Winifred; sister Joan McLeod; brother's-in-law Wally Schmeichel and
John Jansonius; sister and brother-in-law Keith and Georgia Brown;
parents-in-law William and Vivian Jansonius; and nephews Jared DeBoer and
Stephen Brown.Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Anita of Hays, KS; son
Jerol DeBoer and wife Denise of Hays, KS; daughters Cindy Vink and husband
Kenny of Ellinwood, KS, Tammy Slayton of Hays, Rhonda Kellerman and husband
Kerry of Phillipsburg, Lisa Thummel and husband Jeff of Hays, and Lori Bogart
of Hays; 14 grandchildren: Lyndsae Schoenthaler and husband Derek, Gavin Vink,
Briana DeBoer, Brooke Slayton, Jordan Imel and husband Lucas, Jaron Kellerman,
Jacey Kellerman, Kelsee Walker and husband Austin, Taylor DeBoer, Kaiden Grieve
and wife Shelby, Megan Stouffer and husband Lucas, Kali DeBey and husband
Damon, Alex Bogart, and Kambri Bogart; 14 great grandchildren (with one on the
way): Josey, Canon, Luke, Maggie, Blakely, Brecklyn, Barrett, Emerie, Renlie,
Alita, Anika, Jeremiah, Noah, and Abel; a brother Dennis DeBoer and wife
Bernita of Kearney, NE; a sister Jean Schmeichel of Fitchburg, WI;
brother-in-law Van Jansonius and wife Cay; several nieces, nephews, cousins,
and friends.Funeral services will be
held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 6, 2025 at the United Methodist Church in
Phillipsburg with Pastor Gary Simon officiating.&nbsp;&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 Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.Mr. DeBoer will lie in
state from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday at the
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg. &nbsp;The family will receive
friends Sunday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for visitation at the funeral chapel.Memorial contributions
may be made to the Brookdale Senior Living and the Hospice at Hays Med c/o
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, PO Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.Online condolences may
be left at www.olliffboeve.com.

Eddy DeBoer

Dale L. Scheideman, 71, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Tuesday,
December 31, 2024, at his home.

Dale was born January
14, 1953, in La Crosse, Kansas, the son of Vernon L. “Bus” and Inez Velma
(Holopirek) Scheideman.&nbsp; Born and raised
in La Crosse, Kansas, he moved back to La Crosse, Kansas, in the early 2000s
from Texas.&nbsp; A 1971 graduate of La Crosse
High School, La Crosse, Kansas, he received an Associate’s Degree in Criminal
Justice from Barton County Community College, Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; He was a correctional officer for the State
of Kansas before his retirement.&nbsp; At the
time of his passing, Dale was working for Casey’s in La Crosse, Kansas.

Dale enjoyed playing
cards and the occasional trip to the casino.

Survivors
include:&nbsp; his son, Jayson Scheideman
(Zera), Palestine, Texas; two brothers, Larry Scheideman, La Crosse, Kansas,
and Kent Scheideman (Doris), Haysville, Kansas; his former wife, Esther
Whitlock; two grand dogs, Duke and Athena;&nbsp;
his nephews and nieces; and many cousins and friends.

He was preceded in
death by his parents; and his many uncles and aunts.

Honoring Dale’s
wishes, the family has chosen cremation.

A memorial service
will take place at a later date.&nbsp; The
memorial service information will be placed on the Janousek Funeral Home
website once a date and time has been decided.

In lieu of flowers or
plants, the family requests memorials to the Dale L. Scheideman Memorial Fund.

Condolences or
remembrances may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.janousekfuneralhome.com/">www.janousekfuneralhome.com</a>.

Arrangements were by
Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548,
785/222-2517.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1736015489431.jpeg" alt="Dale L. Scheideman" />
 <figcaption>Dale L. Scheideman</figcaption>
 </figure>Dale L. Scheideman, 71, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Tuesday,
December 31, 2024, at his home.Dale was born January
14, 1953, in La Crosse, Kansas, the son of Vernon L. “Bus” and Inez Velma
(Holopirek) Scheideman.&nbsp; Born and raised
in La Crosse, Kansas, he moved back to La Crosse, Kansas, in the early 2000s
from Texas.&nbsp; A 1971 graduate of La Crosse
High School, La Crosse, Kansas, he received an Associate’s Degree in Criminal
Justice from Barton County Community College, Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; He was a correctional officer for the State
of Kansas before his retirement.&nbsp; At the
time of his passing, Dale was working for Casey’s in La Crosse, Kansas.Dale enjoyed playing
cards and the occasional trip to the casino.Survivors
include:&nbsp; his son, Jayson Scheideman
(Zera), Palestine, Texas; two brothers, Larry Scheideman, La Crosse, Kansas,
and Kent Scheideman (Doris), Haysville, Kansas; his former wife, Esther
Whitlock; two grand dogs, Duke and Athena;&nbsp;
his nephews and nieces; and many cousins and friends.He was preceded in
death by his parents; and his many uncles and aunts.Honoring Dale’s
wishes, the family has chosen cremation.A memorial service
will take place at a later date.&nbsp; The
memorial service information will be placed on the Janousek Funeral Home
website once a date and time has been decided.In lieu of flowers or
plants, the family requests memorials to the Dale L. Scheideman Memorial Fund.Condolences or
remembrances may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.janousekfuneralhome.com/">www.janousekfuneralhome.com</a>.Arrangements were by
Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548,
785/222-2517.

Dale L. Scheideman

&nbsp; Dennis L.
Lacock – age 82, of Lawrence, Kansas passed away peacefully at his home&nbsp;
on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

He was born January 17, 1942, at Randolph Field, Texas to Frank Lloyd and Agnes
Hilda (Carlson) Lacock.&nbsp; He married Judy (Rome) on October 28, 1967, in
Victoria, Kansas.

Dennis was a hydrologist with the U. S. Geological Survey for 37 years
and retired in 2002.&nbsp; He grew up in St. Marys, Kansas, was a 1960 graduate
of St. Marys High School,&nbsp; and was a graduate of Emporia State College.&nbsp;
He was a veteran of the U S Army.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Judy, of the home. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Michael Lacock.

&nbsp;A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January
8, 2025, at The Basilica of Saint Fidelis, 900 Cathedral Ave., Victoria, Kansas
with Celebrant, Father James Moster O.F.M. Cap.

 Burial will be in the Saint Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas with Military
Honors by the Victoria V.F.W. Post #1751.&nbsp;&nbsp; 

&nbsp;Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, at the church with a
family rosary at 10:45 A.M.&nbsp; 

The family suggests memorials made payable to: St. Fidelis Cemetery Fund or
ELARA Caring Hospice Foundation in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main
Street, Victoria, Kansas 676671.

Condolences can be emailed to <a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com">clineschapels@gmail.com</a> or left by
guestbook at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1735944023897.jpeg" alt="Dennis L. Lacock" />
 <figcaption>Dennis L. Lacock</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp; Dennis L.
Lacock – age 82, of Lawrence, Kansas passed away peacefully at his home&nbsp;
on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.He was born January 17, 1942, at Randolph Field, Texas to Frank Lloyd and Agnes
Hilda (Carlson) Lacock.&nbsp; He married Judy (Rome) on October 28, 1967, in
Victoria, Kansas.Dennis was a hydrologist with the U. S. Geological Survey for 37 years
and retired in 2002.&nbsp; He grew up in St. Marys, Kansas, was a 1960 graduate
of St. Marys High School,&nbsp; and was a graduate of Emporia State College.&nbsp;
He was a veteran of the U S Army.Dennis is survived by his wife, Judy, of the home. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Michael Lacock.&nbsp;A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January
8, 2025, at The Basilica of Saint Fidelis, 900 Cathedral Ave., Victoria, Kansas
with Celebrant, Father James Moster O.F.M. Cap. Burial will be in the Saint Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas with Military
Honors by the Victoria V.F.W. Post #1751.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, at the church with a
family rosary at 10:45 A.M.&nbsp; The family suggests memorials made payable to: St. Fidelis Cemetery Fund or
ELARA Caring Hospice Foundation in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main
Street, Victoria, Kansas 676671.Condolences can be emailed to <a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com">clineschapels@gmail.com</a> or left by
guestbook at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Dennis L. Lacock

Avis Venita (Roach) Walker - age
100, of Stockton, Kansas passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Via
Christi Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.

She was born November 22, 1924, in rural Osborne County Kansas to Orva and
Lillian (Lampman) Roach. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;She was a cook for over 50 years in most all the restaurants in Stockton.&nbsp;
She also was the cook for many years at the Episcopal youth summer camp “Camp
Pecusa” at Lake Webster which was during the 1960’s and 1970’s.&nbsp; 

Avis grew up on the family farm at Alton, Kansas and graduated from Harlan High
School in 1941.&nbsp; She enjoyed her flower and vegetable gardening at her
home in Stockton, and always made time for her family, &nbsp;The last seven
months she has lived at the Via Christi Village Care Center. 

Avis is survived by her sons, David Lawson, Hays, KS; DeVern Walker, Hays, KS;
her daughters, Darla Riggs, Grand Junction, CO; Durelle Smith and husband,
Randy, Hutchinson, KS; her nine grandchildren; her 22 great grandchildren, and
her three great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Orva and Lillian Roach; her son, Dana
Lawson; her brother, Clifford Roach; her infant brother, Paul Roach; her
sisters, Beryl Schoenberg; Velva Reinking, and Euleta Gregory; her daughter-in-law,
Mary Elaine Lawson; and a great grandchild.

A Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 11, 2025, at&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley
Mortuary of Hays with Rev. Steve Schultz officiation.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial made payable to:
Via Christi Village in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd
Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1735853305771.jpeg" alt="Avis Venita (Roach) Walker" />
 <figcaption>Avis Venita (Roach) Walker</figcaption>
 </figure>Avis Venita (Roach) Walker - age
100, of Stockton, Kansas passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Via
Christi Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.She was born November 22, 1924, in rural Osborne County Kansas to Orva and
Lillian (Lampman) Roach. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a cook for over 50 years in most all the restaurants in Stockton.&nbsp;
She also was the cook for many years at the Episcopal youth summer camp “Camp
Pecusa” at Lake Webster which was during the 1960’s and 1970’s.&nbsp; Avis grew up on the family farm at Alton, Kansas and graduated from Harlan High
School in 1941.&nbsp; She enjoyed her flower and vegetable gardening at her
home in Stockton, and always made time for her family, &nbsp;The last seven
months she has lived at the Via Christi Village Care Center. Avis is survived by her sons, David Lawson, Hays, KS; DeVern Walker, Hays, KS;
her daughters, Darla Riggs, Grand Junction, CO; Durelle Smith and husband,
Randy, Hutchinson, KS; her nine grandchildren; her 22 great grandchildren, and
her three great great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, Orva and Lillian Roach; her son, Dana
Lawson; her brother, Clifford Roach; her infant brother, Paul Roach; her
sisters, Beryl Schoenberg; Velva Reinking, and Euleta Gregory; her daughter-in-law,
Mary Elaine Lawson; and a great grandchild.A Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 11, 2025, at&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley
Mortuary of Hays with Rev. Steve Schultz officiation.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial made payable to:
Via Christi Village in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd
Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be emailed to <a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com">clineschapels@gmail.com</a> or left by
guestbook at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Avis Venita (Roach) Walker

Bonnie Joann Siruta, 84, of Winona, died Monday, December 30,
2024. She was born in Levant, KS, on February 10, 1940, to Doyle and Frances
(Tubbs) Erwin. Bonnie attended school in Levant and became a homemaker for many
years before joining the workforce. She loved to cook for others and throughout
her career she worked at Colby Community College, in food service, Marlins
Diner and Country Kitchen in Winona and then for the Winona Triplains School. 



On August 26, 1955, Bonnie married Donald Siruta, in Russell, KS. To this union
12 children were born. Bonnie was proud of her children and kept them in line
(especially the boys) with a twist of the ear and “the pinch”. She was always
involved in their activities and served as a Boy Scout and 4-H leader and youth
group volunteer. She was a hard worker, taking care of the chickens, cows and
her garden, which was her pride and joy. She could make anything grow! Bonnie
truly loved caring for her family, and especially enjoyed her grandkids.
Bonnie’s grandsons and a few other family members enjoy participating in
“Bonnie’s Rules”, a very competitive fantasy football league, where the loser
has to wear a brown bag over their head at the family Christmas dinner and the
winner gets the traveling trophy. Her love for her daughters was unconditional,
but her boys walked on water (according to her daughters). 



Upon retirement, Bonnie enjoyed going to Winona Cafe with her girlfriends,
Judy, Sherri, Linda and many others. Some of her favorite things were taking
drives, especially at Christmas time to look at lights, working in her yard and
with her flowers and taking little trips to go shopping and get Sonic. She also
looked forward to her frequent visits from her special friend Jiah, who would
go to his special snack drawer before they began their long visits. She also
enjoyed volunteering for the Tri-County Amusement, the league basketball
tournaments and Winona Chamber. In 2020, Bonnie was honored as the Grand
Marshal of the Triplains Homecoming. The Winona community, as well as the
faculty, staff and students of Triplains Schools held a special place in her
heart and her family will be forever grateful for that. 



Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; husband Don; sons, Troy (1977),
Johnny (1981) and Keith (2017); brothers, Maurice “Mickey” Erwin and Marvin
Erwin; sister Connie Shea and grandson, Tate Siruta.



She is survived by her children, Ron (Dee), of Oakley, Kent (Melissa), of
Johnson, Dan (Debbie) of Goodland, Duskin (Missy), of Colby, Rod (Daisy), of
Arapahoe, CO, Susan (Doug) Holzmeister, of Colby, Karen Doze, of Garden City,
Jason (Alicia), of Colby, and Jamie, of Ness City; daughter-in-law, Connie
Harrison; sister-in-law Luretta Erwin; grandchildren, Kylie Austin, Drew
Siruta, Kraig Siruta, Amanda Siruta, Loree Reinert, Brandon Siruta, Courtney
Parsons, Johnny Siruta, Lacie Cozza, Brady Holzmeister, Shaylee Holzmeister,
Brett Doze, Cody Doze, Ashley Mosier, Callie Staab and Jadon Siruta and 23
great grandchildren. 

Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the Winona Methodist
Church. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2025, at the Winona
Methodist Church, with burial in the Winona Cemetery. Memorials may be made to
Citizens Health or the Winona Chamber of Commerce (for the Main Street Project)
and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For
information or condolences visit <a href="http://baalmannmortuary.com">baalmannmortuary.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1735840551017.jpeg" alt="Bonnie Joann Siruta" />
 <figcaption>Bonnie Joann Siruta</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonnie Joann Siruta, 84, of Winona, died Monday, December 30,
2024. She was born in Levant, KS, on February 10, 1940, to Doyle and Frances
(Tubbs) Erwin. Bonnie attended school in Levant and became a homemaker for many
years before joining the workforce. She loved to cook for others and throughout
her career she worked at Colby Community College, in food service, Marlins
Diner and Country Kitchen in Winona and then for the Winona Triplains School. 

On August 26, 1955, Bonnie married Donald Siruta, in Russell, KS. To this union
12 children were born. Bonnie was proud of her children and kept them in line
(especially the boys) with a twist of the ear and “the pinch”. She was always
involved in their activities and served as a Boy Scout and 4-H leader and youth
group volunteer. She was a hard worker, taking care of the chickens, cows and
her garden, which was her pride and joy. She could make anything grow! Bonnie
truly loved caring for her family, and especially enjoyed her grandkids.
Bonnie’s grandsons and a few other family members enjoy participating in
“Bonnie’s Rules”, a very competitive fantasy football league, where the loser
has to wear a brown bag over their head at the family Christmas dinner and the
winner gets the traveling trophy. Her love for her daughters was unconditional,
but her boys walked on water (according to her daughters). 

Upon retirement, Bonnie enjoyed going to Winona Cafe with her girlfriends,
Judy, Sherri, Linda and many others. Some of her favorite things were taking
drives, especially at Christmas time to look at lights, working in her yard and
with her flowers and taking little trips to go shopping and get Sonic. She also
looked forward to her frequent visits from her special friend Jiah, who would
go to his special snack drawer before they began their long visits. She also
enjoyed volunteering for the Tri-County Amusement, the league basketball
tournaments and Winona Chamber. In 2020, Bonnie was honored as the Grand
Marshal of the Triplains Homecoming. The Winona community, as well as the
faculty, staff and students of Triplains Schools held a special place in her
heart and her family will be forever grateful for that. 

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; husband Don; sons, Troy (1977),
Johnny (1981) and Keith (2017); brothers, Maurice “Mickey” Erwin and Marvin
Erwin; sister Connie Shea and grandson, Tate Siruta.

She is survived by her children, Ron (Dee), of Oakley, Kent (Melissa), of
Johnson, Dan (Debbie) of Goodland, Duskin (Missy), of Colby, Rod (Daisy), of
Arapahoe, CO, Susan (Doug) Holzmeister, of Colby, Karen Doze, of Garden City,
Jason (Alicia), of Colby, and Jamie, of Ness City; daughter-in-law, Connie
Harrison; sister-in-law Luretta Erwin; grandchildren, Kylie Austin, Drew
Siruta, Kraig Siruta, Amanda Siruta, Loree Reinert, Brandon Siruta, Courtney
Parsons, Johnny Siruta, Lacie Cozza, Brady Holzmeister, Shaylee Holzmeister,
Brett Doze, Cody Doze, Ashley Mosier, Callie Staab and Jadon Siruta and 23
great grandchildren. 

Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the Winona Methodist
Church. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2025, at the Winona
Methodist Church, with burial in the Winona Cemetery. Memorials may be made to
Citizens Health or the Winona Chamber of Commerce (for the Main Street Project)
and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For
information or condolences visit <a href="http://baalmannmortuary.com">baalmannmortuary.com</a>

Bonnie Joann Siruta

Robert (Bob) Piatt, 79, of
Victoria, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Good Samaritan
Home in Ellis, Kansas, following a courageous, long-time battle with several
medical issues.&nbsp; 

Bob was born in Eureka, Kansas, to
Robert and Lois Piatt and spent his early years on the family farm, which he
remembered as being a wonderful place. He loved telling people about riding his
horse to a one-room schoolhouse in the first grade. Through his Madison years,
he credited his membership in 4-H with acquiring practical and life
lessons.&nbsp; He was also very proud of
having earned the rank of Eagle Scout during his high school years.&nbsp; 

Bob married his wife Nancy McGuire
in 1972 and they were the proud parents of Christopher and Matthew. In addition
to their own sons, they were surrogate parents to their niece Meghan McGuire
and three international exchange students, Jasmin Wusthoff, (Germany) Anita
Solheim, (Norway) and Greta Kaufeld (Germany).

Although Bob was a huge sports fan
at heart, neither son had athletic abilities to speak of.&nbsp; So he happily pivoted to sitting through
countless plays, variety shows, recitals, concerts and even the occasional
opera.

A 1962 graduate of Madison High
School, Bob continued his education earning both a Bachelor's and Master’s
degree in English and Special Education from Emporia State University. He spent
his first teaching years in Beloit and later taught at WaKeeney High School,
Gorham and Russell High School. Taking a break from teaching in 1972, Bob
worked for 10 years in Garden City for a government program known as the
Neighborhood Youth Corps before returning to education. Everywhere he worked,
he built friendships with colleagues that lasted until the end of his life. His
favorite extra-curricular responsibility was directing school productions both
in Russell and Victoria known for their zany comedy and huge casts (in which
occasionally he made a surprise cameo appearance).

A mentor and role model to
generations of students, many credited him as helping them turn their lives
around when it mattered most. His volunteer commitments included devoted
participation in the Big Brothers and Big Sisters program. He also served on the
local Board for the National Alliance for Mental Illness and the Victoria
Housing Authority.&nbsp; 

Through the years, Bob and Nancy
were known for their hospitality, welcoming dozens of actors, musicians,
comedians and other riffraff who passed through Victoria in need of room and
board. His love of animals, especially dogs, enriched his entire life.

Bob was a passionate fisherman
whose adventures took him and his many buddies to Kansas ponds, frozen
Minnesota ice waters, and Canadian lakes. Bob always had a green thumb and was
especially proud of his asparagus and tomato crops.&nbsp; An avid reader of hundreds of books, he was
known to be a formidable competitor in Trivial Pursuit.

Everyone who knew him well has
memories of his incredibly sharp sense of humor.&nbsp; He could get a laugh out of almost anyone in
his presence.

A quiet man of faith, Bob was
eternally grateful for life’s simple pleasures.&nbsp;
He was known to say “God knew what he was doing, when he planted me in
rural Kansas.”

Bob was preceded in death by his
parents, his sister Georgeann and husband Jack, and his sister Drusilla and
husband George, and niece Kathy Haworth.&nbsp;


He is survived by his wife Nancy,
son Christopher from Chicago, son Matthew and son-in-law Kevin Thornton of San
Francisco as well as a large, extended loving family and countless
friends.&nbsp; 

A celebration of life will be at
11:00 am on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm
until 7:00 on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and
from 10:00 am until service time at the church.&nbsp;
Memorials are suggested to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ellis County,
HaysMed Hospice, or to Great Plains Theatre in Abilene.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Bob may be left
for his family at www.haysmemorial.com 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734550504783.jpeg" alt="Robert (Bob) Piatt" />
 <figcaption>Robert (Bob) Piatt</figcaption>
 </figure>Robert (Bob) Piatt, 79, of
Victoria, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Good Samaritan
Home in Ellis, Kansas, following a courageous, long-time battle with several
medical issues.&nbsp; Bob was born in Eureka, Kansas, to
Robert and Lois Piatt and spent his early years on the family farm, which he
remembered as being a wonderful place. He loved telling people about riding his
horse to a one-room schoolhouse in the first grade. Through his Madison years,
he credited his membership in 4-H with acquiring practical and life
lessons.&nbsp; He was also very proud of
having earned the rank of Eagle Scout during his high school years.&nbsp; Bob married his wife Nancy McGuire
in 1972 and they were the proud parents of Christopher and Matthew. In addition
to their own sons, they were surrogate parents to their niece Meghan McGuire
and three international exchange students, Jasmin Wusthoff, (Germany) Anita
Solheim, (Norway) and Greta Kaufeld (Germany).Although Bob was a huge sports fan
at heart, neither son had athletic abilities to speak of.&nbsp; So he happily pivoted to sitting through
countless plays, variety shows, recitals, concerts and even the occasional
opera.A 1962 graduate of Madison High
School, Bob continued his education earning both a Bachelor's and Master’s
degree in English and Special Education from Emporia State University. He spent
his first teaching years in Beloit and later taught at WaKeeney High School,
Gorham and Russell High School. Taking a break from teaching in 1972, Bob
worked for 10 years in Garden City for a government program known as the
Neighborhood Youth Corps before returning to education. Everywhere he worked,
he built friendships with colleagues that lasted until the end of his life. His
favorite extra-curricular responsibility was directing school productions both
in Russell and Victoria known for their zany comedy and huge casts (in which
occasionally he made a surprise cameo appearance).A mentor and role model to
generations of students, many credited him as helping them turn their lives
around when it mattered most. His volunteer commitments included devoted
participation in the Big Brothers and Big Sisters program. He also served on the
local Board for the National Alliance for Mental Illness and the Victoria
Housing Authority.&nbsp; Through the years, Bob and Nancy
were known for their hospitality, welcoming dozens of actors, musicians,
comedians and other riffraff who passed through Victoria in need of room and
board. His love of animals, especially dogs, enriched his entire life.Bob was a passionate fisherman
whose adventures took him and his many buddies to Kansas ponds, frozen
Minnesota ice waters, and Canadian lakes. Bob always had a green thumb and was
especially proud of his asparagus and tomato crops.&nbsp; An avid reader of hundreds of books, he was
known to be a formidable competitor in Trivial Pursuit.Everyone who knew him well has
memories of his incredibly sharp sense of humor.&nbsp; He could get a laugh out of almost anyone in
his presence.A quiet man of faith, Bob was
eternally grateful for life’s simple pleasures.&nbsp;
He was known to say “God knew what he was doing, when he planted me in
rural Kansas.”Bob was preceded in death by his
parents, his sister Georgeann and husband Jack, and his sister Drusilla and
husband George, and niece Kathy Haworth.&nbsp;
He is survived by his wife Nancy,
son Christopher from Chicago, son Matthew and son-in-law Kevin Thornton of San
Francisco as well as a large, extended loving family and countless
friends.&nbsp; A celebration of life will be at
11:00 am on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm
until 7:00 on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and
from 10:00 am until service time at the church.&nbsp;
Memorials are suggested to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ellis County,
HaysMed Hospice, or to Great Plains Theatre in Abilene.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Bob may be left
for his family at www.haysmemorial.com

Robert (Bob) Piatt

Eunice Kathryn (Balthazor)
Berland, 99, formerly of Zurich, KS, passed away on December 29, 2024, at Via
Christi Village in Hays, Kansas. She was born on November 25, 1925, in rural
Graham County, Kansas, the third of eight children to Frank and Rosa (Morin)
Balthazor. 

On December 26, 1947, Eunice
married Fred Berland, Jr., and together they were blessed with eight children:
Mark, Kay, Ann, Joan, Carol, Mary, Lois, and Rebecca. Fred passed away in 1962,
leaving Eunice to care for her young family at the age of 36.

Eunice graduated from Palco
High School in 1943 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Nursing Degree from the
Dominican School of Nursing in Wichita, Kansas, in 1946. After their marriage,
Eunice and Fred moved to the farm in Zurich. Later, she moved to Plainville,
where she worked at the Rooks County Health Center, dedicated over 20 years of
service volunteering at Sacred Heart School, and was a member of the Sacred
Heart Church.

Eunice’s life was marked by
her deep faith, devotion to her family, and commitment to serving others. She
will be remembered fondly for her kindness, strength, and compassion.

Eunice is survived by her
children: Kay (Chris) Basgall of Owosso, MI, Ann (Timothy) Zwink of Piedmont,
OK, Mary (Gary) Everett of Wilson, KS, Lois Mason of Ellis, KS and Rebecca
(George) Cobb of Peoria, AZ; siblings, Joyce Wasinger of CO and Opal
Hochandadel of WA; son-in-law, Walt Slingsby of Clay Center, KS; 16
grandchildren: Paul, Matthew and Jacob Basgall, Alex and Jason Zwink, Shon,
Adam and Patrick Slingsby, Kenny, Eric, Lucas and Rachel Everett, and Courtney
Espinoza, Emma Warner and Martin Cobb; and 23 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by
her parents; husband, Fred; son, Rev. Mark Berland; infant daughter, Joan Louis
Berland and daughter, Carol Slingsby; siblings: Lawrence Balthazor, Gilbert
Balthazor, Gladys George, Irma Kirkpatrick (Cecilia), and Louise (Virginia);
son-in-law, Robert Mason; grandchild, Janelle Slingsby and great-grandchild,
Morgan Everett. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will
be held on Thursday, January 2, 2024, at 10AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Burial will follow at St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery in Zurich. Visitation will be
on Wednesday 5-6PM with a Vigil &amp; Rosary Service at 5PM at the funeral home
in Plainville. &nbsp;

Memorial contributions may be
made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home,
320 SW 2nd St, Plainville, KS 67669. 

Online condolences may be left
for the family at <a href="http://www.plumeroverlease.com">www.plumeroverlease.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735677756332.jpeg" alt="Eunice Kathryn (Balthazor) Berland" />
 <figcaption>Eunice Kathryn (Balthazor) Berland</figcaption>
 </figure>Eunice Kathryn (Balthazor)
Berland, 99, formerly of Zurich, KS, passed away on December 29, 2024, at Via
Christi Village in Hays, Kansas. She was born on November 25, 1925, in rural
Graham County, Kansas, the third of eight children to Frank and Rosa (Morin)
Balthazor. On December 26, 1947, Eunice
married Fred Berland, Jr., and together they were blessed with eight children:
Mark, Kay, Ann, Joan, Carol, Mary, Lois, and Rebecca. Fred passed away in 1962,
leaving Eunice to care for her young family at the age of 36.Eunice graduated from Palco
High School in 1943 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Nursing Degree from the
Dominican School of Nursing in Wichita, Kansas, in 1946. After their marriage,
Eunice and Fred moved to the farm in Zurich. Later, she moved to Plainville,
where she worked at the Rooks County Health Center, dedicated over 20 years of
service volunteering at Sacred Heart School, and was a member of the Sacred
Heart Church.Eunice’s life was marked by
her deep faith, devotion to her family, and commitment to serving others. She
will be remembered fondly for her kindness, strength, and compassion.Eunice is survived by her
children: Kay (Chris) Basgall of Owosso, MI, Ann (Timothy) Zwink of Piedmont,
OK, Mary (Gary) Everett of Wilson, KS, Lois Mason of Ellis, KS and Rebecca
(George) Cobb of Peoria, AZ; siblings, Joyce Wasinger of CO and Opal
Hochandadel of WA; son-in-law, Walt Slingsby of Clay Center, KS; 16
grandchildren: Paul, Matthew and Jacob Basgall, Alex and Jason Zwink, Shon,
Adam and Patrick Slingsby, Kenny, Eric, Lucas and Rachel Everett, and Courtney
Espinoza, Emma Warner and Martin Cobb; and 23 great-grandchildren.She is preceded in death by
her parents; husband, Fred; son, Rev. Mark Berland; infant daughter, Joan Louis
Berland and daughter, Carol Slingsby; siblings: Lawrence Balthazor, Gilbert
Balthazor, Gladys George, Irma Kirkpatrick (Cecilia), and Louise (Virginia);
son-in-law, Robert Mason; grandchild, Janelle Slingsby and great-grandchild,
Morgan Everett. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be held on Thursday, January 2, 2024, at 10AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Burial will follow at St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery in Zurich. Visitation will be
on Wednesday 5-6PM with a Vigil &amp; Rosary Service at 5PM at the funeral home
in Plainville. &nbsp;Memorial contributions may be
made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home,
320 SW 2nd St, Plainville, KS 67669. Online condolences may be left
for the family at <a href="http://www.plumeroverlease.com">www.plumeroverlease.com</a>

Eunice Kathryn (Balthazor) Berland

Marion M. (Evans) Oetting, 89, of
Concordia, Kansas and formerly of Hays, Kansas, passed away Friday, December
27, 2024 at Sunset Homes of Concordia.

Marion was born March 28, 1935 on
the family farm near Luray, Kansas.&nbsp; She
was the daughter of Jesse A. and Wilma M. (Kornmeyer) Evans.&nbsp; She grew up and attended schools in the Luray
area.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to
Loren H. Oetting on April 29, 1952 in Mansfield, Missouri.&nbsp; This union was blessed with four children;
Jean, Jane, Loren, Jr. and Lyle.

Marion was a wonderful cook,
candy maker and devoted wife and homemaker.&nbsp;
She was always busy and helping others.&nbsp;
She made birthdays, anniversaries and Christmas special with celebrations,
cards and calls.

Left to celebrate her life are
her children, Jean Gibson and husband Terry of Lawton, Oklahoma, Jane Smith and
husband Lee of Concordia, Kansas, and Lyle Oetting and wife Julie of Wichita,
Kansas; sister, Evelyn Aumiller and husband Gary of Lenora, Kansas; brother,
Kenneth Evans and wife Peggy of Kiowa, Kansas; seven grandchildren, 15 great
grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Marion was preceded in death by
her parents; husband, Loren; son, Loren Oetting, Jr.; brother, Benny Evans and
wife Loretta.

Graveside Services will be held
at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 3, 2025 at the Luray City Cemetery in Luray,
Kansas.&nbsp; No visitation being held.&nbsp; Memorials have been established with First
United Methodist Church of Hays or the Luray City Cemetery.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735656174952.jpeg" alt="Marion M. (Evans) Oetting" />
 <figcaption>Marion M. (Evans) Oetting</figcaption>
 </figure>Marion M. (Evans) Oetting, 89, of
Concordia, Kansas and formerly of Hays, Kansas, passed away Friday, December
27, 2024 at Sunset Homes of Concordia.Marion was born March 28, 1935 on
the family farm near Luray, Kansas.&nbsp; She
was the daughter of Jesse A. and Wilma M. (Kornmeyer) Evans.&nbsp; She grew up and attended schools in the Luray
area.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to
Loren H. Oetting on April 29, 1952 in Mansfield, Missouri.&nbsp; This union was blessed with four children;
Jean, Jane, Loren, Jr. and Lyle.Marion was a wonderful cook,
candy maker and devoted wife and homemaker.&nbsp;
She was always busy and helping others.&nbsp;
She made birthdays, anniversaries and Christmas special with celebrations,
cards and calls.Left to celebrate her life are
her children, Jean Gibson and husband Terry of Lawton, Oklahoma, Jane Smith and
husband Lee of Concordia, Kansas, and Lyle Oetting and wife Julie of Wichita,
Kansas; sister, Evelyn Aumiller and husband Gary of Lenora, Kansas; brother,
Kenneth Evans and wife Peggy of Kiowa, Kansas; seven grandchildren, 15 great
grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.Marion was preceded in death by
her parents; husband, Loren; son, Loren Oetting, Jr.; brother, Benny Evans and
wife Loretta.Graveside Services will be held
at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 3, 2025 at the Luray City Cemetery in Luray,
Kansas.&nbsp; No visitation being held.&nbsp; Memorials have been established with First
United Methodist Church of Hays or the Luray City Cemetery.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Marion M. (Evans) Oetting

Randall Dean “Randy” Major, 66, Hays, died Saturday,
December 28, 2024 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice at Via Christi St. Francis,
Wichita.

He was born January 20, 1958 in Ulysses, the son of Darrell
Dean and Alyne (Krause) Major.&nbsp; Randy graduated from Ulysses High School
in 1977, Northwest Kansas Area Vocational Technical School in 1979, and Liberal
Area Vocational Technical School in 1980.&nbsp; On March 1, 1980 he was united
in marriage to Vernell Marie Adams at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in
Ulysses, and they celebrated 44 years of marriage.&nbsp; Randy was a member of
St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph Knights of Columbus Council #1325, and a
volunteer firefighter for 14 years in Ulysses, including being Assistant Fire
Chief.&nbsp; He worked for Panhandle Eastern and Mobil in the natural gas
fields, was a copy repair technician at Tri-Central Office Supply for nearly 20
years, and most recently worked for Agiliti.&nbsp; Randy enjoyed hunting at his
family farm in Dorrance and taking family vacations to Colorado, where he
especially loved fishing in the streams and snow skiing.

Survivors include his wife Vernell of Hays, two daughters,
Natalie Brown and husband Matt of Hays and their children A.J., Avery, and
Nicholas, and Raynell Carpenter and husband Aaron of Norton and their children
Mayme, Cora, Maggie, Luke, and Lucy, a son, Brenton Major and wife Kelly of
Hays and their children Samuel and Hadley, his mother, Alyne Krause Major
Strube of Choctaw, OK, and two sisters, Terry Johnson of Choctaw, OK and LeAnna
Larson and husband Chris of Newcastle, OK.

He was preceded in death by his father, his step-father,
Donald Strube, his mother-in-law, JoAnn Adams, and a sister, Sheryl Ann Major.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Thursday,
January 2, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Fr. Fred Gatschet
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery,
Hays.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on Wednesday and from
9:00 am until 9:45 on Thursday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp;
A vigil service and a Knights of Columbus rosary will be at 6:00 pm on
Wednesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Church.&nbsp;
Condolences and memories of Randy may be shared with his family at
www.haysmemorial.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735571735714.jpeg" alt="Randall Dean 'Randy' Major" />
 <figcaption>Randall Dean 'Randy' Major</figcaption>
 </figure>Randall Dean “Randy” Major, 66, Hays, died Saturday,
December 28, 2024 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice at Via Christi St. Francis,
Wichita.He was born January 20, 1958 in Ulysses, the son of Darrell
Dean and Alyne (Krause) Major.&nbsp; Randy graduated from Ulysses High School
in 1977, Northwest Kansas Area Vocational Technical School in 1979, and Liberal
Area Vocational Technical School in 1980.&nbsp; On March 1, 1980 he was united
in marriage to Vernell Marie Adams at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in
Ulysses, and they celebrated 44 years of marriage.&nbsp; Randy was a member of
St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph Knights of Columbus Council #1325, and a
volunteer firefighter for 14 years in Ulysses, including being Assistant Fire
Chief.&nbsp; He worked for Panhandle Eastern and Mobil in the natural gas
fields, was a copy repair technician at Tri-Central Office Supply for nearly 20
years, and most recently worked for Agiliti.&nbsp; Randy enjoyed hunting at his
family farm in Dorrance and taking family vacations to Colorado, where he
especially loved fishing in the streams and snow skiing.Survivors include his wife Vernell of Hays, two daughters,
Natalie Brown and husband Matt of Hays and their children A.J., Avery, and
Nicholas, and Raynell Carpenter and husband Aaron of Norton and their children
Mayme, Cora, Maggie, Luke, and Lucy, a son, Brenton Major and wife Kelly of
Hays and their children Samuel and Hadley, his mother, Alyne Krause Major
Strube of Choctaw, OK, and two sisters, Terry Johnson of Choctaw, OK and LeAnna
Larson and husband Chris of Newcastle, OK.He was preceded in death by his father, his step-father,
Donald Strube, his mother-in-law, JoAnn Adams, and a sister, Sheryl Ann Major.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Thursday,
January 2, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Fr. Fred Gatschet
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery,
Hays.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on Wednesday and from
9:00 am until 9:45 on Thursday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp;
A vigil service and a Knights of Columbus rosary will be at 6:00 pm on
Wednesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Church.&nbsp;
Condolences and memories of Randy may be shared with his family at
www.haysmemorial.com

Randall Dean 'Randy' Major

Larry Naylor, 76, of
Independence, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at the
Villages of Jackson Creek in Independence.

Larry was born June 10, 1948 in Russell, Kansas.  He was the son of Alfred W. and Ruby A. (Clark) Naylor.  He grew up in Natoma, Kansas and graduated from the Natoma High School in the Class of 66.

Larry served his country in the
U.S. Air Force for over 22 years.&nbsp;&nbsp; When
he retired from the military, he was a Master Sargent.

Larry was a Blacksmith by trade
and talent.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, putting
together models and especially taking trips to visit his daughters and
grandkids.

Larry’s surviving family include
his two daughters, Tamara Lakes (Curtis) of Connersville, Indiana, and Tanya
Pavlu (Ashley) of Blue Springs, Missouri; sisters, Freda Bauer of San Diego,
California, Rosalie Schmidtberger of Marion, Kansas, and Joan Hale (Alan) of
Norton, Kansas; foster-brothers, Larry Hackerott of Hays, Kansas, and Roger
Hackerott (Glenna) of Russell, Kansas; foster-sisters, Roberta Ptaschek and
Mary Casey of Natoma, Kansas; four grandchildren, Nicolle Crowley (Charles),
Damion McVey, Garriston McBee (Christian) and Avery Pavlu; three great
grandchildren, Donte Crowley, Taevinn Crowley and Eva Crowley; and many nieces,
nephews and cousins.

Celebration of Larry’s Life will
be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler
Mortuary of Russell.&nbsp; Burial will follow
at the Natoma City Cemetery where Military Rites will be conducted by the
Russell VFW Honor Guard.&nbsp; Visitation will
be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday, January 3, 2025 at
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, the family will be present to greet friends
from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; A Memorial has
been established with Natoma City Park.&nbsp;
Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler
Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735581469982.jpeg" alt="Larry Naylor" />
 <figcaption>Larry Naylor</figcaption>
 </figure>Larry Naylor, 76, of
Independence, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at the
Villages of Jackson Creek in Independence.Larry was born June 10, 1948 in Russell, Kansas. He was the son of Alfred W. and Ruby A. (Clark) Naylor. He grew up in Natoma, Kansas and graduated from the Natoma High School in the Class of 66.Larry served his country in the
U.S. Air Force for over 22 years.&nbsp;&nbsp; When
he retired from the military, he was a Master Sargent.Larry was a Blacksmith by trade
and talent.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, putting
together models and especially taking trips to visit his daughters and
grandkids.Larry’s surviving family include
his two daughters, Tamara Lakes (Curtis) of Connersville, Indiana, and Tanya
Pavlu (Ashley) of Blue Springs, Missouri; sisters, Freda Bauer of San Diego,
California, Rosalie Schmidtberger of Marion, Kansas, and Joan Hale (Alan) of
Norton, Kansas; foster-brothers, Larry Hackerott of Hays, Kansas, and Roger
Hackerott (Glenna) of Russell, Kansas; foster-sisters, Roberta Ptaschek and
Mary Casey of Natoma, Kansas; four grandchildren, Nicolle Crowley (Charles),
Damion McVey, Garriston McBee (Christian) and Avery Pavlu; three great
grandchildren, Donte Crowley, Taevinn Crowley and Eva Crowley; and many nieces,
nephews and cousins.Celebration of Larry’s Life will
be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler
Mortuary of Russell.&nbsp; Burial will follow
at the Natoma City Cemetery where Military Rites will be conducted by the
Russell VFW Honor Guard.&nbsp; Visitation will
be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday, January 3, 2025 at
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, the family will be present to greet friends
from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; A Memorial has
been established with Natoma City Park.&nbsp;
Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler
Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Larry Naylor

Paula Lou
Stevenson, Gove, KS, was born August 28, 1955, in Oakley, KS.&nbsp; Her Lord and Savior received her into His
presence December 28, 2024.

Paula’s
parents were Jack Stevenson and Betty Amos.&nbsp;
She had 3 brothers and one sister.

Paula was
united in marriage to Philip Beesley March 22, 1980.&nbsp; Born to this union was Heath (Maggie)
Beesley, Clarksville, Tennessee; Landon (Shannon) Beesley, Collyer; Larissa
(Thomas) Edwards, Gove; Tyrel (Jerri) Beesley, Healy; Charis (Jonathan)
Philpott, Windsor, Co.; Elannah (Ethan) Kwon, Burleson, TX.; and Valerie
Beesley, Oakley.&nbsp; Presently 17
grandchildren.

Paula
graduated from Oakley HS and Colby Community College with a degree in cow/calf
management.&nbsp; She worked for her dad
before marriage and then helped Phil when needed on the farm.&nbsp; 

Her love was
devoted to her children and grandchildren. She spent a total of 30 years as a
homeschool teacher for her children. Throughout this time, she was deeply
involved in the local homeschool group.

Paula gave
her life to the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior at an early age at a Ford
Philpott crusade.&nbsp; She was a lifelong
member of the Country Chapel, a small country church south of Oakley.&nbsp; She served as a Sunday School teacher, song
leader, Bible study leader, mentor, along with various other services.&nbsp; 

Preceding
Paula was her parents, grandparents, in-laws, and one grandson Aaron Beesley

Paula is
survived by her husband and Children, Grandchildren - Lorcan, Titus, Rhoran
Beesley; Emily, Ethan, Carson Edwards; Ellie, Claire, Marie, Jack and Katherine

Beesley; Michaela, Nathaniel, Amelia, baby Philpot; and Liam Kwon.&nbsp; Three brothers – Monte (Rita) Stevenson, Coal
Creek Canyon, Co.; Lee (Sandy) Stevenson, Longmont, Co.; Todd (Karen)
Stevenson, Oakley; and one sister Susan Stevenson, Wichita.

A memorial
service will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Country
Chapel south of Oakley.&nbsp; 

Memorial
contributions can be made to Country Chapel or Gideons International.&nbsp; Donations can be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home
at 901 South Main, Quinter, Kansas, 67752.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735576022736.jpeg" alt="Paula Lou Stevenson" />
 <figcaption>Paula Lou Stevenson</figcaption>
 </figure>Paula Lou
Stevenson, Gove, KS, was born August 28, 1955, in Oakley, KS.&nbsp; Her Lord and Savior received her into His
presence December 28, 2024.Paula’s
parents were Jack Stevenson and Betty Amos.&nbsp;
She had 3 brothers and one sister.Paula was
united in marriage to Philip Beesley March 22, 1980.&nbsp; Born to this union was Heath (Maggie)
Beesley, Clarksville, Tennessee; Landon (Shannon) Beesley, Collyer; Larissa
(Thomas) Edwards, Gove; Tyrel (Jerri) Beesley, Healy; Charis (Jonathan)
Philpott, Windsor, Co.; Elannah (Ethan) Kwon, Burleson, TX.; and Valerie
Beesley, Oakley.&nbsp; Presently 17
grandchildren.Paula
graduated from Oakley HS and Colby Community College with a degree in cow/calf
management.&nbsp; She worked for her dad
before marriage and then helped Phil when needed on the farm.&nbsp; Her love was
devoted to her children and grandchildren. She spent a total of 30 years as a
homeschool teacher for her children. Throughout this time, she was deeply
involved in the local homeschool group.Paula gave
her life to the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior at an early age at a Ford
Philpott crusade.&nbsp; She was a lifelong
member of the Country Chapel, a small country church south of Oakley.&nbsp; She served as a Sunday School teacher, song
leader, Bible study leader, mentor, along with various other services.&nbsp; Preceding
Paula was her parents, grandparents, in-laws, and one grandson Aaron BeesleyPaula is
survived by her husband and Children, Grandchildren - Lorcan, Titus, Rhoran
Beesley; Emily, Ethan, Carson Edwards; Ellie, Claire, Marie, Jack and Katherine

Beesley; Michaela, Nathaniel, Amelia, baby Philpot; and Liam Kwon.&nbsp; Three brothers – Monte (Rita) Stevenson, Coal
Creek Canyon, Co.; Lee (Sandy) Stevenson, Longmont, Co.; Todd (Karen)
Stevenson, Oakley; and one sister Susan Stevenson, Wichita.A memorial
service will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Country
Chapel south of Oakley.&nbsp; Memorial
contributions can be made to Country Chapel or Gideons International.&nbsp; Donations can be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home
at 901 South Main, Quinter, Kansas, 67752.

Paula Lou Stevenson

Ronnie David Richter, 72, of Plainville, Kansas, passed
away on December 27, 2024, at Redbud Village in Plainville. He was born on
December 30, 1951, to Nathaniel Owen and Helen Louise (Blevins) Blackwell. On
April 15, 1972, he married Kathleen Louise Fabrizius in WaKeeney, Kansas, and
together, they were blessed with two daughters, Rhonda and Nicole.

Ronnie grew up in Midwest City, Oklahoma and earned his GED
in 1973. He then proudly served in the U.S. Marines for four years, and later
worked as a roustabout for Phillips 66 and then Equinox. Ronnie also later
drove truck for various companies and owned and operated a truck of his own for
several years.

A passionate outdoorsman, Ronnie enjoyed hunting, fishing,
and time at the lake with his family. He also loved watching old westerns and
gardening. Ronnie helped his father-in-law on the farm with harvest and chores,
and his dedication to his community extended through his volunteer work as a fireman.

Ronnie is survived by his wife, Kathleen of the home in
Plainville; daughters, Rhonda (John) Dopita of Hays, KS and Nicole (Jerrod)
Pierson of Damar, KS; siblings, James (Jill) Williams of Oklahoma City, OK,
Linda Jackson of New Braunfels, TX and Robert Richter of Moore, OK; six
grandchildren: Nicholas, Noah, Isaac, Eli, Luke and Zachary; three
great-grandchildren: Evelyn, Claire and Luca; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Nathaniel
Blackwell, Jr.; sister-in-law, Diane Richter; brother-in-law, Norm Steepe; and
nephew Steve Jackson.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025, at
10AM with visitation 9AM until service time at Zion Lutheran Church - Trego
Center in WaKeeney, KS. Burial will follow in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church
and sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St,
Plainville, KS 67663. 

Online condolences may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.plumeroverlease.com">www.plumeroverlease.com</a>&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735525698699.jpeg" alt="Ronnie David Richter" />
 <figcaption>Ronnie David Richter</figcaption>
 </figure>Ronnie David Richter, 72, of Plainville, Kansas, passed
away on December 27, 2024, at Redbud Village in Plainville. He was born on
December 30, 1951, to Nathaniel Owen and Helen Louise (Blevins) Blackwell. On
April 15, 1972, he married Kathleen Louise Fabrizius in WaKeeney, Kansas, and
together, they were blessed with two daughters, Rhonda and Nicole.Ronnie grew up in Midwest City, Oklahoma and earned his GED
in 1973. He then proudly served in the U.S. Marines for four years, and later
worked as a roustabout for Phillips 66 and then Equinox. Ronnie also later
drove truck for various companies and owned and operated a truck of his own for
several years.A passionate outdoorsman, Ronnie enjoyed hunting, fishing,
and time at the lake with his family. He also loved watching old westerns and
gardening. Ronnie helped his father-in-law on the farm with harvest and chores,
and his dedication to his community extended through his volunteer work as a fireman.Ronnie is survived by his wife, Kathleen of the home in
Plainville; daughters, Rhonda (John) Dopita of Hays, KS and Nicole (Jerrod)
Pierson of Damar, KS; siblings, James (Jill) Williams of Oklahoma City, OK,
Linda Jackson of New Braunfels, TX and Robert Richter of Moore, OK; six
grandchildren: Nicholas, Noah, Isaac, Eli, Luke and Zachary; three
great-grandchildren: Evelyn, Claire and Luca; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Nathaniel
Blackwell, Jr.; sister-in-law, Diane Richter; brother-in-law, Norm Steepe; and
nephew Steve Jackson.A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025, at
10AM with visitation 9AM until service time at Zion Lutheran Church - Trego
Center in WaKeeney, KS. Burial will follow in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church
and sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St,
Plainville, KS 67663. Online condolences may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.plumeroverlease.com">www.plumeroverlease.com</a>&nbsp;

Ronnie David Richter

Stanley 'Stan' James
Simon, 68, of Plainville, Kansas, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, Jesus’
earthly birthday, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by
the care and comfort of his family at Rooks County Health Center.

Stan was born on
November 10, 1956, in Plainville to James W. and Lola M. (Nickles) Simon. He
grew up in the close-knit community of Zurich and graduated from Palco High
School in 1974. He went on to study at Manhattan Technical College, paving the
way for a long and dedicated career as a natural gas serviceman starting with
KN Energy and then Midwest Energy.

On September 23, 1978,
Stan married the love of his life, Maria Karns, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
in Plainville, where he remained a devoted member. Together, they built a
beautiful life filled with love and faith, raising three sons: Phil, Mark, and
Andy.

Stan embraced life with
enthusiasm and filled his days with hobbies and activities that brought him and
those around him immense joy. A passionate outdoorsman, he found peace and adventure
in hunting, fishing, and camping—cherishing annual fishing trips to South
Dakota with his boys. He was also a talented craftsman, enjoying woodworking,
taxidermy, and gardening. Whether he was caring for wildlife, sharing laughter
at a blackjack table, or savoring his favorite honey bun, Stan’s zest for life
was contagious.

Stan shared a special
bond with his beloved hunting dogs, who were more than companions; they were
trusted partners and cherished members of the family. Louie, Jodi 1 and 2,
Schyler, Dixie, Sammi, Maggie, and Sammy brought him endless joy and enriched
his life through countless adventures in the fields and woods. Their loyalty
and companionship were a constant source of happiness for Stan.

Above all, Stan was a
devoted husband, father, and grandfather who left a legacy of love and strength.
He will be deeply missed by all who knew him but will live on through the
memories and values he instilled in his family and friends.

Stan is survived by his
beloved wife, Maria, of the home in Plainville; his sons, Phil Simon of Lenexa,
Kansas, Mark Simon of Great Bend, Kansas, and Andy Simon of Manhattan, Kansas; his
sister, Jolene (Rod) McElroy of Wheelersburg, Ohio; his cherished
grandchildren, Sage, Alexis, and Carter Simon; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in
death by his parents, James and Lola Simon, and his brother, Mike Simon.

A Mass of Christian
Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church in Plainville. Visitation will take place on Sunday, December
29, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Plainville,
followed by a Vigil and Rosary at 6:00 PM.

Memorial contributions
may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Friends of Webster and sent to
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd Street, Plainville, KS 67663.

Messages of condolence
for Stan’s family may be shared online at <a href="http://www.plumeroverlease.com">www.plumeroverlease.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735518181551.jpeg" alt="Stanley 'Stan' James Simon" />
 <figcaption>Stanley 'Stan' James Simon</figcaption>
 </figure>Stanley 'Stan' James
Simon, 68, of Plainville, Kansas, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, Jesus’
earthly birthday, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by
the care and comfort of his family at Rooks County Health Center.Stan was born on
November 10, 1956, in Plainville to James W. and Lola M. (Nickles) Simon. He
grew up in the close-knit community of Zurich and graduated from Palco High
School in 1974. He went on to study at Manhattan Technical College, paving the
way for a long and dedicated career as a natural gas serviceman starting with
KN Energy and then Midwest Energy.On September 23, 1978,
Stan married the love of his life, Maria Karns, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
in Plainville, where he remained a devoted member. Together, they built a
beautiful life filled with love and faith, raising three sons: Phil, Mark, and
Andy.Stan embraced life with
enthusiasm and filled his days with hobbies and activities that brought him and
those around him immense joy. A passionate outdoorsman, he found peace and adventure
in hunting, fishing, and camping—cherishing annual fishing trips to South
Dakota with his boys. He was also a talented craftsman, enjoying woodworking,
taxidermy, and gardening. Whether he was caring for wildlife, sharing laughter
at a blackjack table, or savoring his favorite honey bun, Stan’s zest for life
was contagious.Stan shared a special
bond with his beloved hunting dogs, who were more than companions; they were
trusted partners and cherished members of the family. Louie, Jodi 1 and 2,
Schyler, Dixie, Sammi, Maggie, and Sammy brought him endless joy and enriched
his life through countless adventures in the fields and woods. Their loyalty
and companionship were a constant source of happiness for Stan.Above all, Stan was a
devoted husband, father, and grandfather who left a legacy of love and strength.
He will be deeply missed by all who knew him but will live on through the
memories and values he instilled in his family and friends.Stan is survived by his
beloved wife, Maria, of the home in Plainville; his sons, Phil Simon of Lenexa,
Kansas, Mark Simon of Great Bend, Kansas, and Andy Simon of Manhattan, Kansas; his
sister, Jolene (Rod) McElroy of Wheelersburg, Ohio; his cherished
grandchildren, Sage, Alexis, and Carter Simon; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in
death by his parents, James and Lola Simon, and his brother, Mike Simon.A Mass of Christian
Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church in Plainville. Visitation will take place on Sunday, December
29, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Plainville,
followed by a Vigil and Rosary at 6:00 PM.Memorial contributions
may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Friends of Webster and sent to
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd Street, Plainville, KS 67663.Messages of condolence
for Stan’s family may be shared online at <a href="http://www.plumeroverlease.com">www.plumeroverlease.com</a>

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