Ronald “Ron” Eugene Kuhlman, 70, of Oakley, died Saturday, February 4, 
2023, at KU Med Center surrounded by his family. He was born December 
15, 1952, in Larned, KS, to Henry and Mildred (Brenner) Kuhlman. Ron 
graduated from Oakley High School in 1971 and was drafted into the 
United States Army and served from 1971 to 1975. 
On April 29th, 1975, Ron married Monta Raye Edds, in Lawton, Oklahoma at
 Fort Sill. To this union, three sons and three daughters were born. Ron
 was a devoted husband, father, papa and friend to all. Ron spent many 
years working his family farm and managing cattle before taking to the 
road with his own truck. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Knights of 
Columbus and Marked Men for Christ. Ron enjoyed participating in any 
activity that would bring family closer together, as well going for a 
round of golf or an occasional trip with the boys to go fishing. 
Ron is preceded in death by his father Henry; brothers Larry and Vernie; and in-laws, Bill Edds and Betty Watkins. 
Ron is survived by his wife Raye; son Rocky (Dawn), son Tim (Chris), 
daughter Rhonda Knopp (Jason), daughter Marie Allen (Jeff), son Matt 
(Brandy), and daughter Krista Stramel (Jarred); mother Mildred Kuhlman; 
brothers, Marion (Myrt), Bill (Albie), Bob (Sherri), John (Missy), and 
Ken (Karen); sister Rosann (Bob) Blagg; sisters-in-law, Nancy Kuhlman 
and Joe (Steve) Badger; grandchildren Ashlee (Patrick) Gasaway, Jeremia 
(Hayleigh) Prowant, Blaise and Landon Kuhlman, Carson and Rayna Kuhlman,
 Jacquelyn and Addelyn Knopp, Dre, Kadence, Dominic, and Kenna Allen, 
Eric and Katie Kuhlman, and Breckyn, Braxton, and Bowen Stramel; and 
many nieces and nephews. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m., with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 
10, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oakley. Funeral Mass is at 
10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2023, also at the church, with burial 
in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph School or 
the LCH Nursing Department and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box
 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Ronald “Ron” Eugene Kuhlman, 70, of Oakley, died Saturday, February 4, 
2023, at KU Med Center surrounded by his family. He was born December 
15, 1952, in Larned, KS, to Henry and Mildred (Brenner) Kuhlman. Ron 
graduated from Oakley High School in 1971 and was drafted into the 
United States Army and served from 1971 to 1975. 
On April 29th, 1975, Ron married Monta Raye Edds, in Lawton, Oklahoma at
 Fort Sill. To this union, three sons and three daughters were born. Ron
 was a devoted husband, father, papa and friend to all. Ron spent many 
years working his family farm and managing cattle before taking to the 
road with his own truck. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Knights of 
Columbus and Marked Men for Christ. Ron enjoyed participating in any 
activity that would bring family closer together, as well going for a 
round of golf or an occasional trip with the boys to go fishing. 
Ron is preceded in death by his father Henry; brothers Larry and Vernie; and in-laws, Bill Edds and Betty Watkins. 
Ron is survived by his wife Raye; son Rocky (Dawn), son Tim (Chris), 
daughter Rhonda Knopp (Jason), daughter Marie Allen (Jeff), son Matt 
(Brandy), and daughter Krista Stramel (Jarred); mother Mildred Kuhlman; 
brothers, Marion (Myrt), Bill (Albie), Bob (Sherri), John (Missy), and 
Ken (Karen); sister Rosann (Bob) Blagg; sisters-in-law, Nancy Kuhlman 
and Joe (Steve) Badger; grandchildren Ashlee (Patrick) Gasaway, Jeremia 
(Hayleigh) Prowant, Blaise and Landon Kuhlman, Carson and Rayna Kuhlman,
 Jacquelyn and Addelyn Knopp, Dre, Kadence, Dominic, and Kenna Allen, 
Eric and Katie Kuhlman, and Breckyn, Braxton, and Bowen Stramel; and 
many nieces and nephews. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m., with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 
10, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oakley. Funeral Mass is at 
10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2023, also at the church, with burial 
in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph School or 
the LCH Nursing Department and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box
 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ronald 'Ron' Eugene Kuhlman

Thomas A. "Tom" Koerner, age 79, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, in Hays. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM &nbsp;Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Burial with military honors courtesy of the Hays VFW Honor Guard will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 5 PM - 7 PM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. A Daughters of Isabella rosary service will be at 6 PM followed by a combined St. Joseph's 3rd degree and Bishop Cunningham 4th degree Knights of Columbus rosary at 6:45 with a parish vigil service following. Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to HaysMed Hospice or the Immaculate Heart of Mary Building Fund. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> A full obituary is pending with Keithley Funeral Homes.

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 </figure>Thomas A. "Tom" Koerner, age 79, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, in Hays. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM &nbsp;Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Burial with military honors courtesy of the Hays VFW Honor Guard will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 5 PM - 7 PM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. A Daughters of Isabella rosary service will be at 6 PM followed by a combined St. Joseph's 3rd degree and Bishop Cunningham 4th degree Knights of Columbus rosary at 6:45 with a parish vigil service following. Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to HaysMed Hospice or the Immaculate Heart of Mary Building Fund. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> A full obituary is pending with Keithley Funeral Homes.

Thomas A. 'Tom' Koerner

Otto Harp, age 95, passed away peacefully
 on Friday, February 3, 2023, at Progress West Hospital in O’Fallon, 
Missouri with family by his side.&nbsp; He was born on August 4, 1927, in 
Yardell, Arkansas, the son of Ira Harp and Bertie (Hill) Harp.&nbsp; He moved
 to Scott City, Kansas, in 1941, working as a farm hand and other 
miscellaneous jobs.&nbsp; Otto served in the Army from November 1945 to 
February 1947, serving as a Tec 5 Heavy Truck Driver with the 3rd Engineer Combat Battalion at Kokura, Japan, in the post-war cleanup effort. &nbsp;

Otto met the love of his life, Emogene L. Wood while she was 
waitressing at the Airliner restaurant in Scott City.&nbsp; He was there 
every night to take her home when she got off work.&nbsp; Otto gave her an 
engagement ring at Christmas when she was 16 and they got married on 
June 8, 1952, at First Christian Church, Scott City, Kansas, two weeks 
after Emogene graduated from Scott County High School.&nbsp; They were 
blessed with four children, Debra Lynn, Richard Duane, Denise Michelle, 
and Devoe Eugene.&nbsp; While living in Scott City, Otto was active in First 
Christian Church and 4-H.

Otto drove a truck for Shallow Water Refining Company and in the 
1960’s began farming in Wichita County on the weekends.&nbsp; In 1971, Otto 
and Emogene built a home in Wichita County and they started farming 
full-time.&nbsp; After moving to the farm, the family attended Pleasant 
Valley United Methodist Church which was the church Emogene had grown up
 attending.&nbsp; In addition to farming, Otto was a school bus driver for 
Emogene whenever the roads were bad, served as a Wichita County 
Commissioner, and was active in church, 4-H, and the community.&nbsp; In the 
1990’s, Otto and Emogene began traveling in their RV, including a 
multi-month trip to Alaska one summer.

In 1998, they retired from farming and moved back to Scott City, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Otto and Emogene started traveling more in their RV, spending 
winters in Fredericksburg, Texas, and summers in Salida, Colorado, where
 they made many friends.&nbsp; During the months they were in Scott City, 
Otto enjoyed working in his shop, having coffee with friends, and, as 
Emogene called it, attending “story hour” at Co-Op.&nbsp; Emogene passed away
 on November 28, 2015, and in October 2016, Otto moved to O’Fallon, 
Missouri, to be closer to his daughter and family. &nbsp;

Otto is survived by two sons – Richard (Alicia) Harp, Garden City, 
Kansas, Devoe (Kim) Harp, Avinger, Texas, and one daughter – Denise 
(Tim) Murphy, St. Charles, Missouri, five grandsons – Ryan (Kimberly) 
Harp, Garden City, Kansas, Russell (Sarah) Harp, Topeka, Kansas, Reed 
(Rheagan) Harp, Manhattan, Kansas, Cody (Keele) Harp, Zanesville, Ohio, 
Kolt Harp (fiancée Marissa Thompson), Longview, Texas, one granddaughter
 – Lauren (Cody) Hill, O’Fallon, Missouri, and six great grandchildren.

Otto was preceded in death by his parents, spouse Emogene L. Harp, 
their first born, Debra Lynn, a sister, Ora Wallis, and two brothers, 
Doy Harp and Troy Harp.

Funeral Services will be held at the First Christian Church, Scott 
City, Kansas, at 10:30am on Saturday, February 18, 2023, with Rev. 
Rodney Hopper presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 10:00am to 8:00pm, 
Friday, February 17th at the Price and Sons Chapel in Scott 
City with family in attendance from 5:00-7:00pm.&nbsp; Interment will be in 
the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; Lunch will be provided
 at the church following Interment.&nbsp; 

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be
 given to First Christian Church, the American Red Cross or the American
 Burn Association in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, Scott City, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Otto was a lifetime blood donor.&nbsp; This was his way to repay for
 all the blood given to their daughter Debbie before she passed away at 
age 6 from injuries in a burn accident.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Otto Harp, age 95, passed away peacefully
 on Friday, February 3, 2023, at Progress West Hospital in O’Fallon, 
Missouri with family by his side.&nbsp; He was born on August 4, 1927, in 
Yardell, Arkansas, the son of Ira Harp and Bertie (Hill) Harp.&nbsp; He moved
 to Scott City, Kansas, in 1941, working as a farm hand and other 
miscellaneous jobs.&nbsp; Otto served in the Army from November 1945 to 
February 1947, serving as a Tec 5 Heavy Truck Driver with the 3rd Engineer Combat Battalion at Kokura, Japan, in the post-war cleanup effort. &nbsp;Otto met the love of his life, Emogene L. Wood while she was 
waitressing at the Airliner restaurant in Scott City.&nbsp; He was there 
every night to take her home when she got off work.&nbsp; Otto gave her an 
engagement ring at Christmas when she was 16 and they got married on 
June 8, 1952, at First Christian Church, Scott City, Kansas, two weeks 
after Emogene graduated from Scott County High School.&nbsp; They were 
blessed with four children, Debra Lynn, Richard Duane, Denise Michelle, 
and Devoe Eugene.&nbsp; While living in Scott City, Otto was active in First 
Christian Church and 4-H.Otto drove a truck for Shallow Water Refining Company and in the 
1960’s began farming in Wichita County on the weekends.&nbsp; In 1971, Otto 
and Emogene built a home in Wichita County and they started farming 
full-time.&nbsp; After moving to the farm, the family attended Pleasant 
Valley United Methodist Church which was the church Emogene had grown up
 attending.&nbsp; In addition to farming, Otto was a school bus driver for 
Emogene whenever the roads were bad, served as a Wichita County 
Commissioner, and was active in church, 4-H, and the community.&nbsp; In the 
1990’s, Otto and Emogene began traveling in their RV, including a 
multi-month trip to Alaska one summer.In 1998, they retired from farming and moved back to Scott City, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Otto and Emogene started traveling more in their RV, spending 
winters in Fredericksburg, Texas, and summers in Salida, Colorado, where
 they made many friends.&nbsp; During the months they were in Scott City, 
Otto enjoyed working in his shop, having coffee with friends, and, as 
Emogene called it, attending “story hour” at Co-Op.&nbsp; Emogene passed away
 on November 28, 2015, and in October 2016, Otto moved to O’Fallon, 
Missouri, to be closer to his daughter and family. &nbsp;Otto is survived by two sons – Richard (Alicia) Harp, Garden City, 
Kansas, Devoe (Kim) Harp, Avinger, Texas, and one daughter – Denise 
(Tim) Murphy, St. Charles, Missouri, five grandsons – Ryan (Kimberly) 
Harp, Garden City, Kansas, Russell (Sarah) Harp, Topeka, Kansas, Reed 
(Rheagan) Harp, Manhattan, Kansas, Cody (Keele) Harp, Zanesville, Ohio, 
Kolt Harp (fiancée Marissa Thompson), Longview, Texas, one granddaughter
 – Lauren (Cody) Hill, O’Fallon, Missouri, and six great grandchildren.Otto was preceded in death by his parents, spouse Emogene L. Harp, 
their first born, Debra Lynn, a sister, Ora Wallis, and two brothers, 
Doy Harp and Troy Harp.Funeral Services will be held at the First Christian Church, Scott 
City, Kansas, at 10:30am on Saturday, February 18, 2023, with Rev. 
Rodney Hopper presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 10:00am to 8:00pm, 
Friday, February 17th at the Price and Sons Chapel in Scott 
City with family in attendance from 5:00-7:00pm.&nbsp; Interment will be in 
the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; Lunch will be provided
 at the church following Interment.&nbsp; Memorials in lieu of flowers may be
 given to First Christian Church, the American Red Cross or the American
 Burn Association in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, Scott City, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Otto was a lifetime blood donor.&nbsp; This was his way to repay for
 all the blood given to their daughter Debbie before she passed away at 
age 6 from injuries in a burn accident.

Otto Harp

Casey Allen Quagliano, 25, passed away February 4th, 2023. Casey was 
born on July 28th, 1997, to Debbie and Brian Quagliano in Colby, Kansas.
 Casey was a graduate of Colby High School where he met the love of his 
life Sabryn O’Gara. Sabryn and Casey started dating in 2013 and finally 
got married on August 31st, 2019. 
After high school Casey decided to follow his passion of playing 
baseball and walked on as a Pitcher at Colby Community College. He spent
 one-year red shirting in Colby before transferring to McCook Community 
College in McCook, Nebraska. Casey and Sabryn both moved up to McCook 
where they would spend 3 years and on September 2nd, 2020, Casey’s real 
dream started. Sabryn gave birth to a beautiful baby boy named Price. 
Shortly after Price was born, they returned to Colby to be surrounded by
 family as they embarked on the journey of parenthood.

Casey worked for 
the Colby Housing Authority where many of the residents would tell you 
he was a very happy person who was always willing to make someone smile 
with a joke or a kind word. When you think of what it means to be a 
genuinely good human being Casey checked every one of those boxes. 
Casey was the kind of man that a lot of people dream of being. A 
hard-working family man who loved spending time with his wife and son 
whenever he got the chance. He loved watching sports and cheering on his
 favorite teams, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Atlanta Braves and, much to 
the chagrin of his brother Nate, the New England Patriots. If it was 
nice outside that’s where you could find Casey, playing in the backyard 
or the driveway with Price or hanging out at the ball fields helping his
 brother Nate with the fields or umping softball. The word that 
perfectly described Casey was family. Casey and Sabryn would spend most 
evenings enjoying time with Casey’s parents, always willing to let them 
come over and spoil Price every chance they got. 
Casey was preceded in death by his grandmother Shirley Coleman (Grandma 
Grey). He is survived by his wife, Sabryn Quagliano (O’Gara) and son 
Price; parents, Debbie and Brian Quagliano; brother Nathan Quagliano and
 his fiancé Courtney Reilley along with her son Charlie; grandfather 
Robert Coleman; grandparents, Bob and Durinda Schiltz; grandmother 
Brenda Dinning-Murphy; father-in-law Chad and his wife Bree O’Gara along
 with their children: Gavin, Kamry, Brody, and Beckam; mother-in-law 
Emily Perry along with her boyfriend Jason Beiker and daughter Sophie; 
and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. 
Visitation is 6-8:00 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2023, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 
2023, at the Colby United Methodist Church.

Memorials may be made to the
 Casey Quagliano Memorial Fund for his son’s education and sent in care 
of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Casey Allen Quagliano, 25, passed away February 4th, 2023. Casey was 
born on July 28th, 1997, to Debbie and Brian Quagliano in Colby, Kansas.
 Casey was a graduate of Colby High School where he met the love of his 
life Sabryn O’Gara. Sabryn and Casey started dating in 2013 and finally 
got married on August 31st, 2019. 
After high school Casey decided to follow his passion of playing 
baseball and walked on as a Pitcher at Colby Community College. He spent
 one-year red shirting in Colby before transferring to McCook Community 
College in McCook, Nebraska. Casey and Sabryn both moved up to McCook 
where they would spend 3 years and on September 2nd, 2020, Casey’s real 
dream started. Sabryn gave birth to a beautiful baby boy named Price. 
Shortly after Price was born, they returned to Colby to be surrounded by
 family as they embarked on the journey of parenthood. Casey worked for 
the Colby Housing Authority where many of the residents would tell you 
he was a very happy person who was always willing to make someone smile 
with a joke or a kind word. When you think of what it means to be a 
genuinely good human being Casey checked every one of those boxes. 
Casey was the kind of man that a lot of people dream of being. A 
hard-working family man who loved spending time with his wife and son 
whenever he got the chance. He loved watching sports and cheering on his
 favorite teams, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Atlanta Braves and, much to 
the chagrin of his brother Nate, the New England Patriots. If it was 
nice outside that’s where you could find Casey, playing in the backyard 
or the driveway with Price or hanging out at the ball fields helping his
 brother Nate with the fields or umping softball. The word that 
perfectly described Casey was family. Casey and Sabryn would spend most 
evenings enjoying time with Casey’s parents, always willing to let them 
come over and spoil Price every chance they got. 
Casey was preceded in death by his grandmother Shirley Coleman (Grandma 
Grey). He is survived by his wife, Sabryn Quagliano (O’Gara) and son 
Price; parents, Debbie and Brian Quagliano; brother Nathan Quagliano and
 his fiancé Courtney Reilley along with her son Charlie; grandfather 
Robert Coleman; grandparents, Bob and Durinda Schiltz; grandmother 
Brenda Dinning-Murphy; father-in-law Chad and his wife Bree O’Gara along
 with their children: Gavin, Kamry, Brody, and Beckam; mother-in-law 
Emily Perry along with her boyfriend Jason Beiker and daughter Sophie; 
and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. 
Visitation is 6-8:00 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2023, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 
2023, at the Colby United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to the
 Casey Quagliano Memorial Fund for his son’s education and sent in care 
of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Casey Allen Quagliano

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Charlotte Lillian Mai of 
Lakewood, Colorado, who passed away on January 23, 2023, at the age of 
88. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this 
memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased 
by her parents, Emanuel Boxberger and Lottie Boxberger (Summers); her 
sister Donna Boxberger; and her siblings-in-law, Emil (Sam), Patty Mai, 
Clarence Mai, LeRoy, Myrna Mai, Edith and Walter Mabry.

She is 
survived by her friends, Habitat and Humanity; her pets, Tia, Kieri 
and Tiffany; her husband Howard L. Mai; her daughter Janet L. Mai of 
Lakewood, Colorado; and her sister-in-law Betty Mai of Topeka, Kansas. 
She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 10th, 2023, at 1:30 PM at the WaKeeney City Cemetery (WaKeeney, KS 67672).

Donations
 in Charlotte's memory may be made to the Denver Dumb Friends League in 
Denver, Colorado, or Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lakewood, 
Colorado.

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Charlotte Lillian Mai of 
Lakewood, Colorado, who passed away on January 23, 2023, at the age of 
88. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this 
memorial page and share them with the family.She was predeceased 
by her parents, Emanuel Boxberger and Lottie Boxberger (Summers); her 
sister Donna Boxberger; and her siblings-in-law, Emil (Sam), Patty Mai, 
Clarence Mai, LeRoy, Myrna Mai, Edith and Walter Mabry.She is 
survived by her friends, Habitat and Humanity; her pets, Tia, Kieri 
and Tiffany; her husband Howard L. Mai; her daughter Janet L. Mai of 
Lakewood, Colorado; and her sister-in-law Betty Mai of Topeka, Kansas. 
She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 10th, 2023, at 1:30 PM at the WaKeeney City Cemetery (WaKeeney, KS 67672).Donations
 in Charlotte's memory may be made to the Denver Dumb Friends League in 
Denver, Colorado, or Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lakewood, 
Colorado.

Charlotte Lillian Mai

Jerry Dean McGuire, 53, Hill City, Kansas, was born September 12, 1969,&nbsp; at the Norton County Hospital and died January 26, 2023, at Hays Medical
 Center, Hays. Jerry was adopted by Doyle and Shirley McGuire when he 
was three days old. Jerry attended school in Hill City from 5th through 
the 9th grade. He then obtained his GED from Colby Community College 
October 26, 1986.

Jerry was preceded in death by his 
father Doyle McGuire, grandparents: Raymond and Evelyn Yowell, and 
Clifford and Edith McGuire. 

Jerry is survived by his mother Shirley 
Smith, a stepfather Huck Smith and a son Nathan Biddy, all of the home. 
He is also survived by his sister Sandy (Jeff) Morris, a nephew Patrick,
 all of Arvada, Colorado, a daughter Elizabeth McGuire of Des Moines, 
Iowa; Aunt Virginia Weis of Colby, Aunt Pattie and Uncle Chuck Post of 
Concordia, and Aunt LaVern Gilliland of Haltorn City, Texas. Jerry also 
leaves behind many other family members and friends.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Jerry-Dean-McGuire?obId=27160466#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Jerry Dean McGuire, 53, Hill City, Kansas, was born September 12, 1969,&nbsp; at the Norton County Hospital and died January 26, 2023, at Hays Medical
 Center, Hays. Jerry was adopted by Doyle and Shirley McGuire when he 
was three days old. Jerry attended school in Hill City from 5th through 
the 9th grade. He then obtained his GED from Colby Community College 
October 26, 1986.Jerry was preceded in death by his 
father Doyle McGuire, grandparents: Raymond and Evelyn Yowell, and 
Clifford and Edith McGuire. Jerry is survived by his mother Shirley 
Smith, a stepfather Huck Smith and a son Nathan Biddy, all of the home. 
He is also survived by his sister Sandy (Jeff) Morris, a nephew Patrick,
 all of Arvada, Colorado, a daughter Elizabeth McGuire of Des Moines, 
Iowa; Aunt Virginia Weis of Colby, Aunt Pattie and Uncle Chuck Post of 
Concordia, and Aunt LaVern Gilliland of Haltorn City, Texas. Jerry also 
leaves behind many other family members and friends.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Jerry-Dean-McGuire?obId=27160466#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Jerry Dean McGuire

Janice Marie Grauer, 84, of Poughkeepsie, New York, died Sunday, February 5, 2023, at home. Janice was born July 24, 1938, in Hays, Kansas, and married Charles E. Grauer on July 12, 1969, in Wilson, Kansas, where they lived until 2004 when they both retired in Mead, Colorado. In 2017, they moved to Poughkeepsie, NY. 

Having graduated from Sacred Heart College in Wichita, Kansas, in 1960, she was a devoted elementary school teacher. She loved teaching and was an accomplished quilter and embroiderer. She spent her life in servitude to the church and locally attended Christ Episcopal Church. 

Survivors include her husband, Charles; three sons, James Grauer of California, John Paul Grauer and wife Jennifer of Topeka, KS, Carl Grauer and husband Mario Roman of Poughkeepsie, NY; three siblings, Nancy Sullivan, Linda Andrade, and Keith Baugher; 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents B. Howard and Bernice Baugher; sister Carol Gabel; and son Michael Steven Grauer. 

The memorial service will be Friday, February 10, at 11 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 20 Carroll Street, Poughkeepsie, NY. Memorials may be made in Janice’s name to Christ Episcopal Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wm. G. Miller &amp; Son FH, Inc. 

If you wish to send an online condolence, please visit www.wmgmillerfuneralhome.com&nbsp;

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 </figure>Janice Marie Grauer, 84, of Poughkeepsie, New York, died Sunday, February 5, 2023, at home. Janice was born July 24, 1938, in Hays, Kansas, and married Charles E. Grauer on July 12, 1969, in Wilson, Kansas, where they lived until 2004 when they both retired in Mead, Colorado. In 2017, they moved to Poughkeepsie, NY. Having graduated from Sacred Heart College in Wichita, Kansas, in 1960, she was a devoted elementary school teacher. She loved teaching and was an accomplished quilter and embroiderer. She spent her life in servitude to the church and locally attended Christ Episcopal Church. Survivors include her husband, Charles; three sons, James Grauer of California, John Paul Grauer and wife Jennifer of Topeka, KS, Carl Grauer and husband Mario Roman of Poughkeepsie, NY; three siblings, Nancy Sullivan, Linda Andrade, and Keith Baugher; 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents B. Howard and Bernice Baugher; sister Carol Gabel; and son Michael Steven Grauer. The memorial service will be Friday, February 10, at 11 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 20 Carroll Street, Poughkeepsie, NY. Memorials may be made in Janice’s name to Christ Episcopal Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wm. G. Miller &amp; Son FH, Inc. If you wish to send an online condolence, please visit www.wmgmillerfuneralhome.com&nbsp;

Janice Marie Grauer

Lezetta Marie (Hackerott) Hlad, Salina, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

She was born October 17, 1936, in Alton, Kansas, to Everest and Gladys (Gregory) Hackerott.

Lezetta worked as a surgery scrub tech for St. Johns and Asbury 
Hospitals, and for Doctors Sloo, Kruckmeier and Peterson at the 
Orthopedic Clinic.

The greatest joy of her life was her grandchildren and great 
grandchildren. She spent many hours sitting at ball games, track and 
cross country meets, wrestling matches, and twirling contests. Many 
miles were walked up “the hill” to “hunt” with the boys and sled down 
them in the winter. She enjoyed camping and the boys have fond memories 
of smelling bacon cooking in the camper and helping bait her hooks for 
fishing. Lezetta enjoyed crocheting and made numerous towels for gifts. 
Lezetta was a great baker and a special day every year was the day 
before Thanksgiving baking pies with her granddaughter, Haley.

Lezetta was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Rober; her 
parents; brother, Gilbert Hackerott, sisters, Betty Howell and Arlene 
Bloome; and, grandson, Brian Hlad.

Lezetta is survived by sons, Jerold (Bernetta) Hlad and Larry (Cathy)
 Hlad, 4 grandchildren, Jeffrey (Sara) Hlad, Jeremy (Ashley) Hlad, Adam 
(Rachael) Hlad, Haley (Randal)Torres, and 14 great grandchildren. She is
 also survived by 3 sisters; Erma Westfall, Thelma Anderson, and Doris 
Lewis.

Memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday February 11, 
2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 702 S. 9th St. Salina, Kansas, with 
inurnment to follow in Osborne City Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. that day. 

In 
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Trinity Lutheran
 Church, Holiday Resort Nursing home, or Interim Hospice.

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 </figure>Lezetta Marie (Hackerott) Hlad, Salina, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.She was born October 17, 1936, in Alton, Kansas, to Everest and Gladys (Gregory) Hackerott.Lezetta worked as a surgery scrub tech for St. Johns and Asbury 
Hospitals, and for Doctors Sloo, Kruckmeier and Peterson at the 
Orthopedic Clinic.The greatest joy of her life was her grandchildren and great 
grandchildren. She spent many hours sitting at ball games, track and 
cross country meets, wrestling matches, and twirling contests. Many 
miles were walked up “the hill” to “hunt” with the boys and sled down 
them in the winter. She enjoyed camping and the boys have fond memories 
of smelling bacon cooking in the camper and helping bait her hooks for 
fishing. Lezetta enjoyed crocheting and made numerous towels for gifts. 
Lezetta was a great baker and a special day every year was the day 
before Thanksgiving baking pies with her granddaughter, Haley.Lezetta was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Rober; her 
parents; brother, Gilbert Hackerott, sisters, Betty Howell and Arlene 
Bloome; and, grandson, Brian Hlad.Lezetta is survived by sons, Jerold (Bernetta) Hlad and Larry (Cathy)
 Hlad, 4 grandchildren, Jeffrey (Sara) Hlad, Jeremy (Ashley) Hlad, Adam 
(Rachael) Hlad, Haley (Randal)Torres, and 14 great grandchildren. She is
 also survived by 3 sisters; Erma Westfall, Thelma Anderson, and Doris 
Lewis.Memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday February 11, 
2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 702 S. 9th St. Salina, Kansas, with 
inurnment to follow in Osborne City Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. that day. In 
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Trinity Lutheran
 Church, Holiday Resort Nursing home, or Interim Hospice.

Lezetta Marie (Hackerott) Hlad

Lola
 Jean (Gibbs) Pitts, 89, of San Jose, California, left this life for her
 heavenly home on February&nbsp;1, 2023. Born in Hodgeman CO, Kansas on June 
11, 1933, Lola was the fifth child and second daughter of Harry Gibbs 
Sr. and Celia Borieson Gibbs. She was raised on the family farm in rural
 Hodgeman County, attended the one-room schoolhouse near their farm 
through 8th grade and graduated from Jetmore High School in 1951.&nbsp;

On
 August 11, 1951, Lola was wed to Vernon Pitts at a ceremony in the 
Methodist Church in Jetmore. They were blessed with four children. The 
family lived in several small SW Kansas communities, including Jetmore 
and Dighton and finally settled in Bucklin in 1958, where Vern worked at
 the local lumberyard. Vern and Lola purchased the Lindas Lumber Co. in 
1961 and ran that enterprise until they sold it in 1981. Lola worked at 
the Bucklin Hospital and Hill Top House as a nurse’s aide during their 
years there and loved caring for the patients and working with the other
 staff members. These were among her dearest memories.&nbsp;

Lola
 was a devoted wife, mom, aunt and friend. She loved to host gatherings 
with her wonderful hospitality gift. She perfected the "Lola Pitts 
School of Entertaining", teaching her daughters to always make sure 
there was an abundance of food for everyone! She attended all of&nbsp;her 
children's school activities, even taking the night shift at the 
hospital so that she wouldn't miss any evening programs or sporting 
events.

Lola
 and Vern moved to San Jose, CA, in 1981 with their youngest child and 
soon two of their older children joined them there. Lola found 
employment with the church they attended, South Bay Covenant, as a 
secretary and filled that position for a number of years until they 
longed to return to the Midwest. They moved to Kansas City, MO in 1994 
to be near their two daughters and families. Lola worked as a bookkeeper
 for Omega Bookstore and later found a position with the KCI Security 
Office as a secretary in 2001. Subsequently, Lola moved to the 
Operations Office at the airport from where she retired in September 
2012 at the age of 79.

At
 the passing of her husband, Vernon, in 2020, Lola moved back to 
California to live with Vern and Karen Pitts in San Jose. She was 
lovingly cared for by her son and daughter-in-law until her death.

Lola
 was preceded in death by her parents, four siblings, James Gibbs, 
Joseph Gibbs, Erma Hubbell and Harry Gibbs Jr., one great granddaughter,
 and Vernon Pitts, her husband of 69 years. She is survived by her 
children: Gloria Scheib, Kansas City, MO; Vern Pitts Jr (Karen), San 
Jose, CA; Lorrie (Michael) Sandoval, Walnut Creek, CA; and Aaron Pitts 
(DeeDee Daily), Kansas City, MO; 13 grandchildren and 
step-grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces
 and dear friends whom she loved from around the country.

Lola will be laid to rest in the Fairmount Cemetery in Jetmore, KS. There will be a private memorial at a later date. Arrangements in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, PO Box 663, Jetmore, KS 67854. Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithfuneralhome.com">www.beckwithfuneralhome.com</a>.06/11/19

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 </figure>Lola
 Jean (Gibbs) Pitts, 89, of San Jose, California, left this life for her
 heavenly home on February&nbsp;1, 2023. Born in Hodgeman CO, Kansas on June 
11, 1933, Lola was the fifth child and second daughter of Harry Gibbs 
Sr. and Celia Borieson Gibbs. She was raised on the family farm in rural
 Hodgeman County, attended the one-room schoolhouse near their farm 
through 8th grade and graduated from Jetmore High School in 1951.&nbsp;On
 August 11, 1951, Lola was wed to Vernon Pitts at a ceremony in the 
Methodist Church in Jetmore. They were blessed with four children. The 
family lived in several small SW Kansas communities, including Jetmore 
and Dighton and finally settled in Bucklin in 1958, where Vern worked at
 the local lumberyard. Vern and Lola purchased the Lindas Lumber Co. in 
1961 and ran that enterprise until they sold it in 1981. Lola worked at 
the Bucklin Hospital and Hill Top House as a nurse’s aide during their 
years there and loved caring for the patients and working with the other
 staff members. These were among her dearest memories.&nbsp;Lola
 was a devoted wife, mom, aunt and friend. She loved to host gatherings 
with her wonderful hospitality gift. She perfected the "Lola Pitts 
School of Entertaining", teaching her daughters to always make sure 
there was an abundance of food for everyone! She attended all of&nbsp;her 
children's school activities, even taking the night shift at the 
hospital so that she wouldn't miss any evening programs or sporting 
events.Lola
 and Vern moved to San Jose, CA, in 1981 with their youngest child and 
soon two of their older children joined them there. Lola found 
employment with the church they attended, South Bay Covenant, as a 
secretary and filled that position for a number of years until they 
longed to return to the Midwest. They moved to Kansas City, MO in 1994 
to be near their two daughters and families. Lola worked as a bookkeeper
 for Omega Bookstore and later found a position with the KCI Security 
Office as a secretary in 2001. Subsequently, Lola moved to the 
Operations Office at the airport from where she retired in September 
2012 at the age of 79.At
 the passing of her husband, Vernon, in 2020, Lola moved back to 
California to live with Vern and Karen Pitts in San Jose. She was 
lovingly cared for by her son and daughter-in-law until her death.Lola
 was preceded in death by her parents, four siblings, James Gibbs, 
Joseph Gibbs, Erma Hubbell and Harry Gibbs Jr., one great granddaughter,
 and Vernon Pitts, her husband of 69 years. She is survived by her 
children: Gloria Scheib, Kansas City, MO; Vern Pitts Jr (Karen), San 
Jose, CA; Lorrie (Michael) Sandoval, Walnut Creek, CA; and Aaron Pitts 
(DeeDee Daily), Kansas City, MO; 13 grandchildren and 
step-grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces
 and dear friends whom she loved from around the country.Lola will be laid to rest in the Fairmount Cemetery in Jetmore, KS. There will be a private memorial at a later date. Arrangements in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, PO Box 663, Jetmore, KS 67854. Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithfuneralhome.com">www.beckwithfuneralhome.com</a>.06/11/19

Lola Jean (Gibbs) Pitts

Wayne Alan Kee, of Stockton, KS, passed away on February 4, 2023, at 
Alliance Health in Woodward, OK, at the age of 69. He was born on 
January 6, 1954, to James Warren and Willie Ruth (Wineinger) Kee in 
Beloit, KS. He was married to Michele Lee McComb on August 19, 1972, in 
Stockton, KS. They were blessed with four children: Brandi, Brian, 
Brianne, and Brooke.

Wayne grew up on the family farms 
south of Alton and south of Woodston were he loved to be. He graduated 
from Stockton High School in 1972. He worked as a truck driver for Home 
Oil and Prickett &amp; Sons; and was self-employed on the farm.

Wayne
 enjoyed fishing and traveling wherever the road led, always wanting to 
see what was over the next hill. He enjoyed listening to Robert Earl 
Keen, watching Westerns, Andy Griffith, and his favorite YouTubers, and 
attending Triple-A Baseball games along the way as he traveled. Of 
course, one of his most favorite things was spending time with his 
grandkids and making plans with family and friends.

Wayne
 was a good-hearted man with a loving nature and never knew a stranger. 
He worked hard, enjoyed life, and cherished his family and friends. They
 were blessed by the years they had with him. We know that those we 
enjoyed and loved, we can never lose, for all that we love deeply 
becomes a part of us. We can smile because he lived and left us with 
cherished memories that will live forever in our hearts. He will be 
remembered in love.

Wayne is survived by his wife, 
Michele Kee of the home in Stockton; children: Brandi Kee of Abilene, 
KS, Brian (Mariah) Kee of Stockton, Brianne (Jezariah) Rush of Stockton,
 and Brooke (Ryan) Clayton of Salina, KS; mother Evelyn Irene Kee of 
Plainville, brothers, Ray (Diana) Luhman of Colby, KS, James (Ernestine)
 Kee of Stockton, and Gary (Karen) Kee of Oxford, IA; brother-in-law, 
John Harmon of Rockport, TX; and 16 grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Willie Ruth Kee; sister, Nancy Harmon; and brother, George Kee.

A
 funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 2:30 PM
 at the funeral home in Stockton. Visitation will be on Friday 5:00 PM 
until 7:00 PM at the funeral home.

Memorials are 
suggested to Donor’s Choice and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral 
Home, 723 N 1st, Stockton, KS 67669. Online condolences may be left for 
the family at www.plumeroverlease.com

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 </figure>Wayne Alan Kee, of Stockton, KS, passed away on February 4, 2023, at 
Alliance Health in Woodward, OK, at the age of 69. He was born on 
January 6, 1954, to James Warren and Willie Ruth (Wineinger) Kee in 
Beloit, KS. He was married to Michele Lee McComb on August 19, 1972, in 
Stockton, KS. They were blessed with four children: Brandi, Brian, 
Brianne, and Brooke.Wayne grew up on the family farms 
south of Alton and south of Woodston were he loved to be. He graduated 
from Stockton High School in 1972. He worked as a truck driver for Home 
Oil and Prickett &amp; Sons; and was self-employed on the farm.Wayne
 enjoyed fishing and traveling wherever the road led, always wanting to 
see what was over the next hill. He enjoyed listening to Robert Earl 
Keen, watching Westerns, Andy Griffith, and his favorite YouTubers, and 
attending Triple-A Baseball games along the way as he traveled. Of 
course, one of his most favorite things was spending time with his 
grandkids and making plans with family and friends.Wayne
 was a good-hearted man with a loving nature and never knew a stranger. 
He worked hard, enjoyed life, and cherished his family and friends. They
 were blessed by the years they had with him. We know that those we 
enjoyed and loved, we can never lose, for all that we love deeply 
becomes a part of us. We can smile because he lived and left us with 
cherished memories that will live forever in our hearts. He will be 
remembered in love.Wayne is survived by his wife, 
Michele Kee of the home in Stockton; children: Brandi Kee of Abilene, 
KS, Brian (Mariah) Kee of Stockton, Brianne (Jezariah) Rush of Stockton,
 and Brooke (Ryan) Clayton of Salina, KS; mother Evelyn Irene Kee of 
Plainville, brothers, Ray (Diana) Luhman of Colby, KS, James (Ernestine)
 Kee of Stockton, and Gary (Karen) Kee of Oxford, IA; brother-in-law, 
John Harmon of Rockport, TX; and 16 grandchildren.He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Willie Ruth Kee; sister, Nancy Harmon; and brother, George Kee.A
 funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 2:30 PM
 at the funeral home in Stockton. Visitation will be on Friday 5:00 PM 
until 7:00 PM at the funeral home.Memorials are 
suggested to Donor’s Choice and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral 
Home, 723 N 1st, Stockton, KS 67669. Online condolences may be left for 
the family at www.plumeroverlease.com

Wayne Alan Kee

Glen David McMullen, age 64 years, of Hope, Kansas, and formerly of 
Herington, Kansas, and prior to that Gladstone, Missouri, passed away on 
Thursday, February 2, 2023.&nbsp; 

Glen was born on September 3, 1958, at 
Columbus, Ohio, to William and Shirley (Sullins) McMullen.&nbsp; Glen worked 
as a Maintenance Supervisor for apartment complexes and had his own 
commercial Window Washer Service for many years. He was a member of 
Faith Covenant Fellowship Ministries at Herington, Kansas.&nbsp; He loved 
animals, fishing, playing the guitar, old cars, and dearly loved 
football, especially the Ohio State Buckeyes, as evidenced by his 
collection of Buckeye memorabilia.&nbsp; Glen loved the world of his only 
grandson, Caleb.&nbsp; He could make people laugh uncontrollably and he loved
 all unconditionally.

Survivors include two daughters:&nbsp; Monica McMullen of Independence, 
Missouri and Destiny McMullen (and her husband Chad Lawson) of Great 
Bend, Kansas; one grandson, Caleb Lawson of Great Bend; two brothers:&nbsp; 
Danny McMullen of Kansas City, Missouri and Sean McMullen of Bullhead 
City, Arizona; one sister, Sabrina (and her husband Roger) McMullen Burt
 of Herington, Kansas; nieces and nephews.

According to his wishes, cremation has been chosen and a Celebration 
of Life Service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be made in 
care of the family with Charter Funerals of Great Bend, Kansas in 
charge.

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 </figure>Glen David McMullen, age 64 years, of Hope, Kansas, and formerly of 
Herington, Kansas, and prior to that Gladstone, Missouri, passed away on 
Thursday, February 2, 2023.&nbsp; Glen was born on September 3, 1958, at 
Columbus, Ohio, to William and Shirley (Sullins) McMullen.&nbsp; Glen worked 
as a Maintenance Supervisor for apartment complexes and had his own 
commercial Window Washer Service for many years. He was a member of 
Faith Covenant Fellowship Ministries at Herington, Kansas.&nbsp; He loved 
animals, fishing, playing the guitar, old cars, and dearly loved 
football, especially the Ohio State Buckeyes, as evidenced by his 
collection of Buckeye memorabilia.&nbsp; Glen loved the world of his only 
grandson, Caleb.&nbsp; He could make people laugh uncontrollably and he loved
 all unconditionally.Survivors include two daughters:&nbsp; Monica McMullen of Independence, 
Missouri and Destiny McMullen (and her husband Chad Lawson) of Great 
Bend, Kansas; one grandson, Caleb Lawson of Great Bend; two brothers:&nbsp; 
Danny McMullen of Kansas City, Missouri and Sean McMullen of Bullhead 
City, Arizona; one sister, Sabrina (and her husband Roger) McMullen Burt
 of Herington, Kansas; nieces and nephews.According to his wishes, cremation has been chosen and a Celebration 
of Life Service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials may be made in 
care of the family with Charter Funerals of Great Bend, Kansas in 
charge.

Glen David McMullen

Monday, December 15th, 1952-Saturday, February 4th, 2023

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/ronald-kuhlman/5134132/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Monday, December 15th, 1952-Saturday, February 4th, 2023An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/ronald-kuhlman/5134132/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Ronald Eugene Kuhlman

Tom Hamel of El Dorado, KS, passed away on February 3, 2023, at the 
age of 83 after an extended illness.&nbsp; He grew up in Zurich, KS, the 
youngest of three sons to Harry and Nona Hamel.&nbsp; 

During his youth, Tom 
worked with his father in the construction business, learning the 
building trades and becoming a skilled carpenter in the process.&nbsp; After 
graduating from high school, Tom decided to become an educator.&nbsp; He 
graduated from Fort Hays State University and taught junior and high 
school math in Great Bend, KS for a time, but he continued working on 
his education.&nbsp; He completed his Ed.D. from Oklahoma State University in
 1971 and spent the next 31 years as a professor of mathematics and 
computer science at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN.&nbsp; 

He
 retired in 2002, moved to El Dorado, and fulfilled his dream of owning a
 house next to a golf course.&nbsp; Tom was an avid golfer for most of his 
life, but he also enjoyed watching just about any sport on TV.&nbsp; He 
became a wood turner in retirement, specializing in making bowls and 
other pieces out of wood to the highest standard of perfection.&nbsp;

Tom is survived by his wife Nancy (Eichman) of 58 years, who with a 
heavy heart, will deeply miss her life partner.&nbsp; He is survived by his 
son Daniel, who is grateful for the time he and his father spent 
together over the years working on projects, but in particular, he 
treasures their time together at the end of his father’s life.&nbsp; He is 
survived by his son Paul (Cheryl) and grandchildren Alex, Sarah, and 
Will.&nbsp; Paul will miss talking sports with his dad, along with a variety 
of other topics, but especially their mutual interest in the fine art of
 grilling and smoking meats.&nbsp; Tom was preceded in death by his brother 
Dean, and he is survived by his brother Gary (Gloria).&nbsp;

No service is planned at this time.&nbsp; Memorials can be made to the 
Susan B. Allen Auxiliary of El Dorado in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral
 Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Tom Hamel of El Dorado, KS, passed away on February 3, 2023, at the 
age of 83 after an extended illness.&nbsp; He grew up in Zurich, KS, the 
youngest of three sons to Harry and Nona Hamel.&nbsp; During his youth, Tom 
worked with his father in the construction business, learning the 
building trades and becoming a skilled carpenter in the process.&nbsp; After 
graduating from high school, Tom decided to become an educator.&nbsp; He 
graduated from Fort Hays State University and taught junior and high 
school math in Great Bend, KS for a time, but he continued working on 
his education.&nbsp; He completed his Ed.D. from Oklahoma State University in
 1971 and spent the next 31 years as a professor of mathematics and 
computer science at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN.&nbsp; He
 retired in 2002, moved to El Dorado, and fulfilled his dream of owning a
 house next to a golf course.&nbsp; Tom was an avid golfer for most of his 
life, but he also enjoyed watching just about any sport on TV.&nbsp; He 
became a wood turner in retirement, specializing in making bowls and 
other pieces out of wood to the highest standard of perfection.&nbsp;Tom is survived by his wife Nancy (Eichman) of 58 years, who with a 
heavy heart, will deeply miss her life partner.&nbsp; He is survived by his 
son Daniel, who is grateful for the time he and his father spent 
together over the years working on projects, but in particular, he 
treasures their time together at the end of his father’s life.&nbsp; He is 
survived by his son Paul (Cheryl) and grandchildren Alex, Sarah, and 
Will.&nbsp; Paul will miss talking sports with his dad, along with a variety 
of other topics, but especially their mutual interest in the fine art of
 grilling and smoking meats.&nbsp; Tom was preceded in death by his brother 
Dean, and he is survived by his brother Gary (Gloria).&nbsp;No service is planned at this time.&nbsp; Memorials can be made to the 
Susan B. Allen Auxiliary of El Dorado in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral
 Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Tom Hamel 

Dwight Wagner of Larned, Kansas, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at Diversicare of Larned.

Arrangements are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

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Dwight Wagner

Betty Wayman, age 88, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, Kansas. She was born on a farm south of Ellis on February 11, 1934 to Fredrick William &amp; Florence Elma (Carter) Mickelson. She married Melvin Grosz May 1951 &amp; later divorced. She moved to Wyoming in 1964 where she met her husband, Chuck Wayman. He preceded her in death on January 22, 2008. Betty worked for many years at the City Café in Ellis. Betty was a member of the Methodist Church, U.M.W. and Noah Circle, Ellis Country Club, Lifetime member of Ellis VFW Auxiliary and a Hospice Volunteer. She enjoyed bowling, golfing, and working puzzles. Betty is survived by daughters, Patty (Steve) Bone, Gloria (Scott) Callaway, Tonya Appel; sons, Gordon Grosz, Charles Jr (Gloria) Wayman, Jeff Wayman, and Ed (Rayetta) Crist; sister-in-law, Donna Dreiling; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and her special friend, Fran Ross. She was preceded in death by her parents; infant son, Chester in 1951; brothers, Ralph, Clarence and Everett Mickelson; sisters, Olive Hays, Elma Schuster, Thelma McCurdy, Grace Crist, Alice Rosendahl, Hazel Dirks, Florence Harris, Mildred Parker, her twin, Bonnie DeLong and a daughter-in-law, Janice Wayman Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the Ellis Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM on Thursday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Ellis Methodist Church or the Ellis VFW Auxiliary. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>. Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.

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 </figure>Betty Wayman, age 88, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, Kansas. She was born on a farm south of Ellis on February 11, 1934 to Fredrick William &amp; Florence Elma (Carter) Mickelson. She married Melvin Grosz May 1951 &amp; later divorced. She moved to Wyoming in 1964 where she met her husband, Chuck Wayman. He preceded her in death on January 22, 2008. Betty worked for many years at the City Café in Ellis. Betty was a member of the Methodist Church, U.M.W. and Noah Circle, Ellis Country Club, Lifetime member of Ellis VFW Auxiliary and a Hospice Volunteer. She enjoyed bowling, golfing, and working puzzles. Betty is survived by daughters, Patty (Steve) Bone, Gloria (Scott) Callaway, Tonya Appel; sons, Gordon Grosz, Charles Jr (Gloria) Wayman, Jeff Wayman, and Ed (Rayetta) Crist; sister-in-law, Donna Dreiling; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and her special friend, Fran Ross. She was preceded in death by her parents; infant son, Chester in 1951; brothers, Ralph, Clarence and Everett Mickelson; sisters, Olive Hays, Elma Schuster, Thelma McCurdy, Grace Crist, Alice Rosendahl, Hazel Dirks, Florence Harris, Mildred Parker, her twin, Bonnie DeLong and a daughter-in-law, Janice Wayman Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the Ellis Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM on Thursday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Ellis Methodist Church or the Ellis VFW Auxiliary. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>. Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.

Betty Wayman

Betty Jean Ziegler, age 76, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care. Funeral services will be 1o:30 AM Friday, February 10, 2023, at St. Michael catholic Church in Collyer, Kansas. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 9:00 AM until service time at the church. Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Parkinson's Foundation 200 SE 1st Street Suite 800 Miami, FL 33131 or online at www.<a href="https://www.parkinson.org/how-to-help">https://www.parkinson.org/how-to-help</a> Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> A full obituary will be provided by Keithley Funeral Homes when completed.

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 </figure>Betty Jean Ziegler, age 76, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care. Funeral services will be 1o:30 AM Friday, February 10, 2023, at St. Michael catholic Church in Collyer, Kansas. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 9:00 AM until service time at the church. Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Parkinson's Foundation 200 SE 1st Street Suite 800 Miami, FL 33131 or online at www.<a href="https://www.parkinson.org/how-to-help">https://www.parkinson.org/how-to-help</a> Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> A full obituary will be provided by Keithley Funeral Homes when completed.

Betty Jean Ziegler

Wayne A. Kee passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the 
Alliance Health Hospital in Woodward, Oklahoma, at the age of 69.&nbsp; He was
 born January 6, 1954, to James and Willie Ruth (Wineinger) Kee in 
Beloit, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Funeral Services are planned for 2:30
 PM, Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in 
Stockton with burial to follow in Sumner Cemetery, at Alton, Kansas.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday at the funeral home 
with family present.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to Donor's Choice and may 
be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st St, 
Stockton, KS 67669.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Wayne A. Kee passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the 
Alliance Health Hospital in Woodward, Oklahoma, at the age of 69.&nbsp; He was
 born January 6, 1954, to James and Willie Ruth (Wineinger) Kee in 
Beloit, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Funeral Services are planned for 2:30
 PM, Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in 
Stockton with burial to follow in Sumner Cemetery, at Alton, Kansas.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday at the funeral home 
with family present.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Donor's Choice and may 
be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st St, 
Stockton, KS 67669.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wayne A. Kee

William “Bill” Dennis Walker was born on October 
9, 1943, in Carneiro, Kansas, to Ray C. Walker Sr. and Evelyn M. (Sheridan)
 Walker. He was blessed with thirteen siblings. He died on February 3, 
2023, in Lindsborg, Kansas, with his family at his side.&nbsp; Bill was a 
graduate of Brookville High School and Kansas Wesleyan University. He 
was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Russell, Kansas.

In his early years, Bill worked for Northern Natural Gas Company, 
Walker Hardware, and the Civil Corps of Engineers. Bill was an avid 
fisherman and enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing with his friends and
 family. He enjoyed restoring antique furniture and spent many years 
raising hogs. He could fix anything as long as someone could hold the 
flashlight still. He often had a good “dad” joke to tell. He enjoyed 
watching the Kansas City Chiefs and will have the best seat to watch the
 Super Bowl this year. Friends and family are welcome to wear their 
Chiefs gear to the service in honor of Bill.

Bill married Carol (Rathbun) Walker on February 2, 1962. She survives
 in the home with their faithful dog, Daisy.&nbsp; Bill is survived by his 
children Daymon (Lisa) Walker of Salina, Cassie (Rob) Gorman of 
Lindsborg, Carla (Mark) Kerns of Lindsborg, and Wade (Michelle) Walker 
of Solomon. He loved and adored his seven grandchildren, Megan Croomes 
(Cutler), Kristopher Gorman (Haley), Taylor Walker (Jaycelyn), Bayleigh 
Walker (Marissa), Tate Walker (Lexi), Mason Kerns (Daisy), and Mickalee 
Kerns; and 9 great-grandchildren Kylar, Ben, Paisley, Mary Alice, 
Addison, Wyatt, Isla, Maggie, and Ridley.&nbsp;&nbsp; Other survivors include a 
brother, Duane (Jo) Walker of Canton, sisters Helen Pflughoeft, Dixie 
Walker, Ernestine (Bob) Allen, and Geri (Monte) Elam, all of Salina, and
 many nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Ray (Joyce), 
Frank, Bob (Marty), Don (Rachel), Sherry Walker, Virginia Vanek (Cirel),
 Ramona Wagner, Berniece Zimmerman (Claude); and great grandson Corbin 
Walker.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, February 10, at Ryan Mortuary, 
Salina. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at Brookville 
United Methodist Church in Brookville, with burial in Carneiro Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>William “Bill” Dennis Walker was born on October 
9, 1943, in Carneiro, Kansas, to Ray C. Walker Sr. and Evelyn M. (Sheridan)
 Walker. He was blessed with thirteen siblings. He died on February 3, 
2023, in Lindsborg, Kansas, with his family at his side.&nbsp; Bill was a 
graduate of Brookville High School and Kansas Wesleyan University. He 
was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Russell, Kansas.In his early years, Bill worked for Northern Natural Gas Company, 
Walker Hardware, and the Civil Corps of Engineers. Bill was an avid 
fisherman and enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing with his friends and
 family. He enjoyed restoring antique furniture and spent many years 
raising hogs. He could fix anything as long as someone could hold the 
flashlight still. He often had a good “dad” joke to tell. He enjoyed 
watching the Kansas City Chiefs and will have the best seat to watch the
 Super Bowl this year. Friends and family are welcome to wear their 
Chiefs gear to the service in honor of Bill.Bill married Carol (Rathbun) Walker on February 2, 1962. She survives
 in the home with their faithful dog, Daisy.&nbsp; Bill is survived by his 
children Daymon (Lisa) Walker of Salina, Cassie (Rob) Gorman of 
Lindsborg, Carla (Mark) Kerns of Lindsborg, and Wade (Michelle) Walker 
of Solomon. He loved and adored his seven grandchildren, Megan Croomes 
(Cutler), Kristopher Gorman (Haley), Taylor Walker (Jaycelyn), Bayleigh 
Walker (Marissa), Tate Walker (Lexi), Mason Kerns (Daisy), and Mickalee 
Kerns; and 9 great-grandchildren Kylar, Ben, Paisley, Mary Alice, 
Addison, Wyatt, Isla, Maggie, and Ridley.&nbsp;&nbsp; Other survivors include a 
brother, Duane (Jo) Walker of Canton, sisters Helen Pflughoeft, Dixie 
Walker, Ernestine (Bob) Allen, and Geri (Monte) Elam, all of Salina, and
 many nieces and nephews.Bill was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Ray (Joyce), 
Frank, Bob (Marty), Don (Rachel), Sherry Walker, Virginia Vanek (Cirel),
 Ramona Wagner, Berniece Zimmerman (Claude); and great grandson Corbin 
Walker.Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, February 10, at Ryan Mortuary, 
Salina. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at Brookville 
United Methodist Church in Brookville, with burial in Carneiro Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

William 'Bill' Dennis Walker 

William Thomas "Tommy" Sibley passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 2, 2023.&nbsp;

Tommy was born on November 4th, 2001, in Kingman, AZ. He was the 
oldest of three children. He attended Goodland High School graduating in
 2020, and went on to Northwest Kansas Technical College.&nbsp; He completed 
the Auto Body Technology program in 2022. He was a confirmed Catholic at
 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

Tommy was a collector, he started young with: baseball cards, 
football cards, sticker's, YuGiOh cards, and his Aunt Kari's Garbage 
Pail Kids cards. In Kansas he collected hugs and fond memories from ice 
skating to BBQing with Grandpa at the grill. Grandma made him no 
stranger to cooking sweet and savory. His divinity was the perfect 
consistency, and his chili will always be remembered&nbsp;as the hottest.&nbsp;

His love of collecting grew into an entrepreneurial&nbsp;soul. He made his
 own forge when he wanted to make a knife, started brewing his own beer 
and wine, and more recently he could be found on Saturdays at the 
Farmers Market selling his homemade soap and vegetables from the garden.
 He loved growing and trying different kinds of hot peppers, most 
recently the Carolina Reaper.&nbsp;

He loved metal music and attended several concerts with his mom. He 
loved the outdoors and enjoyed exploring different hiking trails when 
visiting family in Texas. He enjoyed spending time with brothers and mom
 watching movies, shopping, and playing video games.&nbsp;

When Tommy was younger and still in Alaska, he and his family rescued
 a Pitbull Roxy whom he loved very much. Later in life when in Kansas he
 was a great companion to his dog Ranger.

Tommy’s surviving family includes his Grandparents Gary and Cynthia 
Kickler, his Mother Kori Sibley, two Brothers Thor and Heath Sibley, an 
Aunt Kari Sabin, and Cousins Devin, Zoey, and Brok Sabin.

Tommy was preceded in death by his Great Grandfather Floyd Owens, and Aunt Heather Sibley.

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

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>William Thomas "Tommy" Sibley passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 2, 2023.&nbsp;Tommy was born on November 4th, 2001, in Kingman, AZ. He was the 
oldest of three children. He attended Goodland High School graduating in
 2020, and went on to Northwest Kansas Technical College.&nbsp; He completed 
the Auto Body Technology program in 2022. He was a confirmed Catholic at
 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.Tommy was a collector, he started young with: baseball cards, 
football cards, sticker's, YuGiOh cards, and his Aunt Kari's Garbage 
Pail Kids cards. In Kansas he collected hugs and fond memories from ice 
skating to BBQing with Grandpa at the grill. Grandma made him no 
stranger to cooking sweet and savory. His divinity was the perfect 
consistency, and his chili will always be remembered&nbsp;as the hottest.&nbsp;His love of collecting grew into an entrepreneurial&nbsp;soul. He made his
 own forge when he wanted to make a knife, started brewing his own beer 
and wine, and more recently he could be found on Saturdays at the 
Farmers Market selling his homemade soap and vegetables from the garden.
 He loved growing and trying different kinds of hot peppers, most 
recently the Carolina Reaper.&nbsp;He loved metal music and attended several concerts with his mom. He 
loved the outdoors and enjoyed exploring different hiking trails when 
visiting family in Texas. He enjoyed spending time with brothers and mom
 watching movies, shopping, and playing video games.&nbsp;When Tommy was younger and still in Alaska, he and his family rescued
 a Pitbull Roxy whom he loved very much. Later in life when in Kansas he
 was a great companion to his dog Ranger.Tommy’s surviving family includes his Grandparents Gary and Cynthia 
Kickler, his Mother Kori Sibley, two Brothers Thor and Heath Sibley, an 
Aunt Kari Sabin, and Cousins Devin, Zoey, and Brok Sabin.Tommy was preceded in death by his Great Grandfather Floyd Owens, and Aunt Heather Sibley.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Tommy-Sibley">HERE</a> for service details.

Tommy Sibley

Betty Jane (Panter) Smith, 93, was born on July 3, 1929, to Clyde and 
Delilah Panter on a farm north of Athol, KS. She departed life on 
February 3, 2023, at Smith Center Health &amp; Rehab, Smith Center, KS. 
 Betty graduated from Athol High School in 1946 at the age of sixteen.&nbsp;
 She went directly to Fort Hays State College to get a teaching 
certificate.&nbsp; She returned and taught at many local country schools, 
filling in where she was needed. On August 14, 1948, she and 
Arthur Smith were united in marriage.&nbsp; To this union four sons were 
born, Lee – 1950, Dail – 1952, Terry-1956 and Stanley – 1961. 
 Betty gave up her teaching career for her lifetime calling to be a 
mother and a farm wife.&nbsp; She helped on the farm driving grain trucks, 
milking cows, driving tractors, and many other chores.&nbsp; Cooking, sewing,
 cleaning and tending her boys filled her days. Betty had 
many hobbies and was very passionate about her family history from the 
past to the newest born babies, many cousins or generations away.&nbsp; She 
was also very passionate about Athol and wrote two books about Athol 
history.&nbsp; She had many phone calls and visits from people searching for 
family roots from Athol. Betty and Arthur aways enjoyed one 
or two camping trips a year.&nbsp; She bowled on several teams for over 30 
years.&nbsp; She was the Athol city clerk and librarian; she wrote the Athol 
news for the Pioneer newspaper.&nbsp; She was a member of the Home On The 
Range Club, Kensington American Legion Auxiliary, Athol Alumni, she was 
also a lifelong member of the Athol Congregational Church and Women’s 
Fellowship.&nbsp; She liked to sing and shared her voice at many social 
events and funerals. After Arthur’s passing in December 2012,
 Betty moved to Smith Center where she enjoyed her exercise classes, her
 noon meals at the Schrader Center and her faithful Dog “Doc” and 
“Kitty” the cat.&nbsp; She loved the compliments on her little red car. Betty was devoted to her family, her community and her church and will be dearly missed. 
 Betty was preceded in death by her husband Arthur of 64 years, son 
Terry, son Lee, her parents, Clyde and Delilah Panter, brothers, Duane 
(Pete) and Dee Panter, Arthur’s parents, Ed and Neva Smith, Arthur’s 
sister Ilene and husbands Gerald Wagenblast and Millard Voorhees, 
Arthur’s brother Bennie and his wife Lois and nephew Steven Panter. 
 She leaves to morn son Dail and wife Kathy of Clay Center, KS, son 
Stan and wife Kim of Smith Center, KS, daughter-in-law Deb Smith of 
Smith Center, sister-in-law Roseanne Panter of Elkhart, KS, 10 
grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild, 
along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 11, 
2023, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, 
KS, with pastor Lance McDowell officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on 
Friday, February 10, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. with the family 
present to greet friends.&nbsp; Burial will take place in Pleasant View 
Cemetery, Athol, KS.&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to the Athol Congregational
 Church and/or HELP Pets of Smith Center and/or Hospice Services of 
Smith County and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

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 </figure>Betty Jane (Panter) Smith, 93, was born on July 3, 1929, to Clyde and 
Delilah Panter on a farm north of Athol, KS. She departed life on 
February 3, 2023, at Smith Center Health &amp; Rehab, Smith Center, KS. 
 Betty graduated from Athol High School in 1946 at the age of sixteen.&nbsp;
 She went directly to Fort Hays State College to get a teaching 
certificate.&nbsp; She returned and taught at many local country schools, 
filling in where she was needed. On August 14, 1948, she and 
Arthur Smith were united in marriage.&nbsp; To this union four sons were 
born, Lee – 1950, Dail – 1952, Terry-1956 and Stanley – 1961. 
 Betty gave up her teaching career for her lifetime calling to be a 
mother and a farm wife.&nbsp; She helped on the farm driving grain trucks, 
milking cows, driving tractors, and many other chores.&nbsp; Cooking, sewing,
 cleaning and tending her boys filled her days. Betty had 
many hobbies and was very passionate about her family history from the 
past to the newest born babies, many cousins or generations away.&nbsp; She 
was also very passionate about Athol and wrote two books about Athol 
history.&nbsp; She had many phone calls and visits from people searching for 
family roots from Athol. Betty and Arthur aways enjoyed one 
or two camping trips a year.&nbsp; She bowled on several teams for over 30 
years.&nbsp; She was the Athol city clerk and librarian; she wrote the Athol 
news for the Pioneer newspaper.&nbsp; She was a member of the Home On The 
Range Club, Kensington American Legion Auxiliary, Athol Alumni, she was 
also a lifelong member of the Athol Congregational Church and Women’s 
Fellowship.&nbsp; She liked to sing and shared her voice at many social 
events and funerals. After Arthur’s passing in December 2012,
 Betty moved to Smith Center where she enjoyed her exercise classes, her
 noon meals at the Schrader Center and her faithful Dog “Doc” and 
“Kitty” the cat.&nbsp; She loved the compliments on her little red car. Betty was devoted to her family, her community and her church and will be dearly missed. 
 Betty was preceded in death by her husband Arthur of 64 years, son 
Terry, son Lee, her parents, Clyde and Delilah Panter, brothers, Duane 
(Pete) and Dee Panter, Arthur’s parents, Ed and Neva Smith, Arthur’s 
sister Ilene and husbands Gerald Wagenblast and Millard Voorhees, 
Arthur’s brother Bennie and his wife Lois and nephew Steven Panter. 
 She leaves to morn son Dail and wife Kathy of Clay Center, KS, son 
Stan and wife Kim of Smith Center, KS, daughter-in-law Deb Smith of 
Smith Center, sister-in-law Roseanne Panter of Elkhart, KS, 10 
grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild, 
along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 11, 
2023, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, 
KS, with pastor Lance McDowell officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on 
Friday, February 10, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. with the family 
present to greet friends.&nbsp; Burial will take place in Pleasant View 
Cemetery, Athol, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Athol Congregational
 Church and/or HELP Pets of Smith Center and/or Hospice Services of 
Smith County and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

Betty Jane Smith

January 7, 1960 ~ February 4, 2023

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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

January 7, 1960 ~ February 4, 2023An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Scott-Gilmer">HERE</a> for service details.

Scott Allen Gilmer

Wanda Lou Pilkington, age 91, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Unit. She was born December 6, 1931, in Colby, Kansas, to Nick and Marcella (Schlyer) Eberle.&nbsp; She married John E. Pilkington July 30, 1950. He preceded her in death on July 15, 2004. Wanda had worked as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell starting in Colby, then Norton and finally Hays. She also was the bookkeeper for her husband’s business, Pilkington Construction. Wanda enjoyed being a grandmother and attending their sporting events, rarely if ever missing one. She also enjoyed crocheting and counted cross stitching as well as spending time with John fishing, boating, camping and an occasional casino trip for good measure. Wanda is survived by her children, Sandi Scott of Hays, John Pilkington and wife Carla of Oakley and Don Pilkington and wife Mary of Louisville, Colorado; 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; a daughter, Tami Pilkington and two sisters, Jeannie Dreiling and Judy Wintz. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Hays. Visitation will be Tuesday 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM and Wednesday 9:00 AM until service time all at Brock's Chapel.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hays Christian Church. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Wanda Lou Pilkington, age 91, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Unit. She was born December 6, 1931, in Colby, Kansas, to Nick and Marcella (Schlyer) Eberle.&nbsp; She married John E. Pilkington July 30, 1950. He preceded her in death on July 15, 2004. Wanda had worked as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell starting in Colby, then Norton and finally Hays. She also was the bookkeeper for her husband’s business, Pilkington Construction. Wanda enjoyed being a grandmother and attending their sporting events, rarely if ever missing one. She also enjoyed crocheting and counted cross stitching as well as spending time with John fishing, boating, camping and an occasional casino trip for good measure. Wanda is survived by her children, Sandi Scott of Hays, John Pilkington and wife Carla of Oakley and Don Pilkington and wife Mary of Louisville, Colorado; 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; a daughter, Tami Pilkington and two sisters, Jeannie Dreiling and Judy Wintz. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Hays. Visitation will be Tuesday 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM and Wednesday 9:00 AM until service time all at Brock's Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hays Christian Church. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Wanda Lou Pilkington

Cynthia Ann “Ciddy” Vick, 95, passed away Feb. 2, 2023, at University
 of Kansas Medical Center – Great Bend Campus, Great Bend. She was born 
on June 4, 1927, in rural Barton County to Bruno and Cynthia (Hoffman) 
Peschka. On Dec. 2, 1966, she married Earl Vick in Oklahoma City, Okla. 
He passed on Feb. 15, 1968.

A longtime resident of Great Bend, 
Ciddy worked as the head cook for Central Kansas Medical Center for 17 
years, then during retirement, cooked for the Dominican Sisters of Peace
 Motherhouse. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish, Altar Society,
 VFW Auxiliary, and American Legion Auxiliary. An avid Kansas City 
Chiefs and Royals fan, Ciddy never got a traffic ticket and was very 
proud to still have “her own teeth.”

Survivors include a son, Greg
 (Gillian) Vick of Farmington, NM.; two daughters, Kathy (Tom) Ellis of 
Midwest City, Okla., and Donna (Lenny) Gales of Great Bend; 16 
grandchildren, Derek Tournear, Treva Dayton, Kim Ingham, Tamara Gales, 
Karren Brown, Kristina MacNair, Melissa Barnes, Brian Ellis, Kinzi 
Slade, Kortney Vick, Kodi Vick, Nicholas Armenta, Kierra Rogers, Danica 
Danner, Robbie Vick, and Sabrena Keathly; 21 great-grandchildren; and 13
 great-great-grandchildren with one on the way. She is preceded in death
 by her husband; her parents; a grandson, Charlie Brown; eight brothers,
 Johnny, John, Mike, Butch, Bruno Jr., Frank, Sonny, and Donnie; and two
 sisters, Sr. Crescentia and Val.

Visitation will take place from 
noon to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, with Altar Society Rosary at 4 
p.m., family receiving guests from 5 to 7 p.m., and vigil service at 7 
p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will take place 
at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in 
Great Bend. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. 

In lieu of 
flowers, memorials have been designated to St. Jude Children’s Research 
Hospital, Golden Belt Humane Society, or Daughters of Isabella, in Care 
of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, Kan., 67530.

Condolences
 may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net. Arrangements by 
Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Cynthia Ann “Ciddy” Vick, 95, passed away Feb. 2, 2023, at University
 of Kansas Medical Center – Great Bend Campus, Great Bend. She was born 
on June 4, 1927, in rural Barton County to Bruno and Cynthia (Hoffman) 
Peschka. On Dec. 2, 1966, she married Earl Vick in Oklahoma City, Okla. 
He passed on Feb. 15, 1968.A longtime resident of Great Bend, 
Ciddy worked as the head cook for Central Kansas Medical Center for 17 
years, then during retirement, cooked for the Dominican Sisters of Peace
 Motherhouse. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish, Altar Society,
 VFW Auxiliary, and American Legion Auxiliary. An avid Kansas City 
Chiefs and Royals fan, Ciddy never got a traffic ticket and was very 
proud to still have “her own teeth.”Survivors include a son, Greg
 (Gillian) Vick of Farmington, NM.; two daughters, Kathy (Tom) Ellis of 
Midwest City, Okla., and Donna (Lenny) Gales of Great Bend; 16 
grandchildren, Derek Tournear, Treva Dayton, Kim Ingham, Tamara Gales, 
Karren Brown, Kristina MacNair, Melissa Barnes, Brian Ellis, Kinzi 
Slade, Kortney Vick, Kodi Vick, Nicholas Armenta, Kierra Rogers, Danica 
Danner, Robbie Vick, and Sabrena Keathly; 21 great-grandchildren; and 13
 great-great-grandchildren with one on the way. She is preceded in death
 by her husband; her parents; a grandson, Charlie Brown; eight brothers,
 Johnny, John, Mike, Butch, Bruno Jr., Frank, Sonny, and Donnie; and two
 sisters, Sr. Crescentia and Val.Visitation will take place from 
noon to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, with Altar Society Rosary at 4 
p.m., family receiving guests from 5 to 7 p.m., and vigil service at 7 
p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will take place 
at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in 
Great Bend. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. In lieu of 
flowers, memorials have been designated to St. Jude Children’s Research 
Hospital, Golden Belt Humane Society, or Daughters of Isabella, in Care 
of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, Kan., 67530.Condolences
 may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net. Arrangements by 
Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

Cynthia Ann 'Ciddy' Vick

Donald E. Bland Sr., 93, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Lakewood, 
CO, went home peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, 
February 1, 2023, at McPherson Health &amp; Rehab. 

Don was a retired electrician and building inspector, owning and operating Bland Electric.&nbsp;

Don
 was born on October 26, 1929, in Dillon, KS, the son of Walter Marion 
Shugart, Sr. and Cora Anna (Hunt) Shugart. Don spent his childhood in 
western Kansas with his foster parents Clifford and Ethel Bland and 
their family. 

Later he married his high school sweetheart, 
Katherine Berniece Tustin on February 20, 1951 in Oakley, KS.&nbsp; This 
union was blessed with three children, Donald Jr., Robert, and Jolynn 
“Jody.”&nbsp; 

Berniece preceded Don in death on February 19, 2007.

Don was a United States Navy veteran, serving during WW II and the Korean War.

He was a member of New Hope Evangelical Church, McPherson.

Survivors
 include three children, Don Bland Jr. (Barbara) of McPherson, KS, Rob 
Bland (Karen) of Northglenn, CO, and Jolynn “Jody” Fitzmorris (Jim) of 
Castle Rock, CO; ten grandchildren, Laurie Willison (Lynn), Michelle 
Sauerwein (Josh), Stephanie Benson (Todd), Corrie Hagan (Michael), 
Kristi Neville (Patrick), Valerie Hernandez (Mark), Heather Singhisen 
(Cameron), Joshua Fitzmorris (Jensine), Erica Diamond (Colby), and 
Mitchell Fitzmorris (Elizabeth); 21 great-grandchildren; and many more 
extended family and friends.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his 
parents Walter and Cora Shugart; his foster parents Clifford and Ethel 
Bland; wife Berniece Bland; six siblings and five foster siblings.

The
 family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m., Monday, 
February 13, 2023, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; A graveside service
 (with military honors) will be held at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at
 WaKeeney, KS at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 20, 2023.&nbsp; A 
luncheon/reception will follow.

Memorial donations may be given to
 New Hope Evangelical Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 
205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

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 </figure>Donald E. Bland Sr., 93, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Lakewood, 
CO, went home peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, 
February 1, 2023, at McPherson Health &amp; Rehab. Don was a retired electrician and building inspector, owning and operating Bland Electric.&nbsp;Don
 was born on October 26, 1929, in Dillon, KS, the son of Walter Marion 
Shugart, Sr. and Cora Anna (Hunt) Shugart. Don spent his childhood in 
western Kansas with his foster parents Clifford and Ethel Bland and 
their family. Later he married his high school sweetheart, 
Katherine Berniece Tustin on February 20, 1951 in Oakley, KS.&nbsp; This 
union was blessed with three children, Donald Jr., Robert, and Jolynn 
“Jody.”&nbsp; Berniece preceded Don in death on February 19, 2007.Don was a United States Navy veteran, serving during WW II and the Korean War.He was a member of New Hope Evangelical Church, McPherson.Survivors
 include three children, Don Bland Jr. (Barbara) of McPherson, KS, Rob 
Bland (Karen) of Northglenn, CO, and Jolynn “Jody” Fitzmorris (Jim) of 
Castle Rock, CO; ten grandchildren, Laurie Willison (Lynn), Michelle 
Sauerwein (Josh), Stephanie Benson (Todd), Corrie Hagan (Michael), 
Kristi Neville (Patrick), Valerie Hernandez (Mark), Heather Singhisen 
(Cameron), Joshua Fitzmorris (Jensine), Erica Diamond (Colby), and 
Mitchell Fitzmorris (Elizabeth); 21 great-grandchildren; and many more 
extended family and friends.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his 
parents Walter and Cora Shugart; his foster parents Clifford and Ethel 
Bland; wife Berniece Bland; six siblings and five foster siblings.The
 family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m., Monday, 
February 13, 2023, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; A graveside service
 (with military honors) will be held at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at
 WaKeeney, KS at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 20, 2023.&nbsp; A 
luncheon/reception will follow.Memorial donations may be given to
 New Hope Evangelical Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 
205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

Donald E. Bland Sr.

Monday, July 28th, 1997-Saturday, February 4th, 2023

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Monday, July 28th, 1997-Saturday, February 4th, 2023An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

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