Joyce Ann Calkins Sprecker was born on April 7, 1933, at Tescott, 
Kansas. Her parents were Melvin and Esther Calkins. She has a younger 
sister, Delores Gould, Salina, KS.

Joyce graduated from Salina High School May 1951. She 
graduated from Brown-Mackie School of Business, Salina, in 1952 and 
worked for the Salina School System as a secretary for the Director of 
Elementary Education and later for the Director of Secondary Education.

She also attended Central Bible Institute and Seminary in Springfield, Missouri, 1953-1954.

In October 1955, Joyce came to Goodland, Kansas, and was involved with 
radio and television for nine years working at KLOE, formerly KWGB and 
KBLR in Goodland, then at KSAL in Salina, Kansas. At both KBLR and KSAL,&nbsp; she was a host for a homemaker’s call-in program which she enjoyed.

Joyce was active in children’s and youth work in the First Assembly 
of God Church, Salina, Kansas, from the age of 13 on. After arriving in 
Goodland, she was active in the music an in outreach ministries of 
Calvary Gospel Church. After her marriage, she was in the music ministry
 at the Pilgrim Holiness Church until their move to Salina, Kansas in 
1962 for two years. After their move back to Sherman County and to the 
family farm, the Spreckers attended the Burlington Assembly of God 
Church. After retirement and the move to Goodland, they once again 
attended Calvary Gospel.

Joyce and David Sprecker were married on April 6, 1958. David and 
Joyce were involved with the family farm South of Ruleton and Kanorado 
until retirement March 1995 when they moved to 610 Arcade, Goodland, 
Kansas.

Joyce loved children’s work and as soon as their three boys were in 
school, became a volunteer classroom teacher’s aide in the USD 352 
Goodland. Before beginning her employment in the School Administration 
Office in 1984, she had accumulated over 9,000 hours of volunteer 
classroom work. She received state recognition of her work as a “Special
 Friend of Education."

Joyce retired from the School Administration Building in April&nbsp;1996. 
She enjoyed retirement pursuing her own personal hobbies that had been 
postponed for many years, reading, sewing, quilting, knitting and 
cooking.

Joyce was preceded in death by her father, mother, sister and infant 
daughter. Surviving family includes&nbsp;her husband David, three sons, David
 Jr. (Katherine), Americus, Kansas, Richard (Lori), San Marcos, Texas, 
James (Debbie) of Underwood, IA., nine grandchildren and eleven great 
grandchildren.

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

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 </figure>Joyce Ann Calkins Sprecker was born on April 7, 1933, at Tescott, 
Kansas. Her parents were Melvin and Esther Calkins. She has a younger 
sister, Delores Gould, Salina, KS.Joyce graduated from Salina High School May 1951. She 
graduated from Brown-Mackie School of Business, Salina, in 1952 and 
worked for the Salina School System as a secretary for the Director of 
Elementary Education and later for the Director of Secondary Education.She also attended Central Bible Institute and Seminary in Springfield, Missouri, 1953-1954.In October 1955, Joyce came to Goodland, Kansas, and was involved with 
radio and television for nine years working at KLOE, formerly KWGB and 
KBLR in Goodland, then at KSAL in Salina, Kansas. At both KBLR and KSAL,&nbsp; she was a host for a homemaker’s call-in program which she enjoyed.Joyce was active in children’s and youth work in the First Assembly 
of God Church, Salina, Kansas, from the age of 13 on. After arriving in 
Goodland, she was active in the music an in outreach ministries of 
Calvary Gospel Church. After her marriage, she was in the music ministry
 at the Pilgrim Holiness Church until their move to Salina, Kansas in 
1962 for two years. After their move back to Sherman County and to the 
family farm, the Spreckers attended the Burlington Assembly of God 
Church. After retirement and the move to Goodland, they once again 
attended Calvary Gospel.Joyce and David Sprecker were married on April 6, 1958. David and 
Joyce were involved with the family farm South of Ruleton and Kanorado 
until retirement March 1995 when they moved to 610 Arcade, Goodland, 
Kansas.Joyce loved children’s work and as soon as their three boys were in 
school, became a volunteer classroom teacher’s aide in the USD 352 
Goodland. Before beginning her employment in the School Administration 
Office in 1984, she had accumulated over 9,000 hours of volunteer 
classroom work. She received state recognition of her work as a “Special
 Friend of Education."Joyce retired from the School Administration Building in April&nbsp;1996. 
She enjoyed retirement pursuing her own personal hobbies that had been 
postponed for many years, reading, sewing, quilting, knitting and 
cooking.Joyce was preceded in death by her father, mother, sister and infant 
daughter. Surviving family includes&nbsp;her husband David, three sons, David
 Jr. (Katherine), Americus, Kansas, Richard (Lori), San Marcos, Texas, 
James (Debbie) of Underwood, IA., nine grandchildren and eleven great 
grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Joyce-Sprecker">HERE</a> for service details.

Joyce Ann (Calkins) Sprecker

Lloyd L. Minkler, age 98, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at the Guest Home Estate in Garnett, KS.

A complete obituary is pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Lloyd-LeRoy-Minkler?obId=27273483#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Lloyd L. Minkler, age 98, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at the Guest Home Estate in Garnett, KS.A complete obituary is pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Lloyd-LeRoy-Minkler?obId=27273483#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Lloyd L. Minkler

Ronald Claude Bell was born on March 22, 1940, in St. Francis, KS, and 
was raised on the family farm two miles east of McDonald. He was the 
second of three children born to Loren “Claude” and Marie Appel Bell. 
Ron died on February 12, 2023, at Prairie Senior Nursing Home, Colby, 
KS, at the age of 82. 
Ron attended McDonald grade school and graduated from McDonald High 
School in 1958. He attended Kansas State University and graduated Magna 
Cum Laude with a degree in Electrical Engineering, class of 1962. 
Ron and Cheryl “Cherry” met at Camp Id-Ra-Ha-Je in 1962. Ron and Cherry 
were married at the Pleasant Home Church north of Edson on March 17, 
1963, amidst Ron’s move from Los Angeles to New York. The move to New 
York was their honeymoon. They were married 59 years. 
Ron started his career with an offer to work for North American Aviation
 before graduation from KSU. His work for them would include his work on
 inertial navigation systems of the Polaris Submarines in the Brooklyn 
Naval Shipyard in New York. Ron and Cherry moved back to the family farm
 in 1965, when they learned Cherry was pregnant with their first child 
and Ron decided that New York was no place to raise children. They 
started their family seven miles south of McDonald and had three sons, 
Charles Jay, James Ronald and Robert Claude Bell. 
Ron was a man of many talents. Ron received his love of flying from his 
father, Claude. He learned to fly an airplane by instrument at the age 
of 7, before he could look over the panel of the plane. He learned and 
developed his love of woodworking when the family hired a carpenter to 
build a new home on the farmstead when he was 13. 
Education and innovation were core values for Ron. Passing on his 
knowledge to his boys was very important to him and the skills he taught
 them set them up for their lives’ work. He spent approximately 10 years
 serving on the McDonald School Board. He also had a devotion for 
serving his community through health care volunteering. He sat on the 
Atwood hospital board for 17 years, volunteered as an EMT in McDonald 
for approximately 30 years, and acted as an EMT training officer during 
many of those years. 
Preceding Ron in death were his parents, Claude and Marie Bell, and his 
brother, Charles. Surviving family members are his wife, Cherry; sons 
Charles, James, and wife Debbie, Robert, and wife Mindy; grandchildren, 
Tilyn and Selah Bell, and Daniel and Kristen Bell; his sister, Mary 
Herbel; and nieces and nephews, Loren Senior, and wife Amy, Mollie, and 
her husband Brian Rall, and Marie Herbel, as well as many great nieces 
and nephews. 
A few words on paper cannot begin to tell the life of Ron or what he 
meant to many people, but we know he left a great void that cannot be 
filled. His laughter was contagious, and his sense of humor brightened 
the day of everyone he came into contact with. He will be missed by all 
those whose lives he touched. 
A Memorial Service will take place at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 
2023, at the Federated Church of McDonald, with burial in Grace 
Cemetery, McDonald.

Memorials may be made to the McDonald EMS 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 Claude Bell was born on March 22, 1940, in St. Francis, KS, and 
was raised on the family farm two miles east of McDonald. He was the 
second of three children born to Loren “Claude” and Marie Appel Bell. 
Ron died on February 12, 2023, at Prairie Senior Nursing Home, Colby, 
KS, at the age of 82. 
Ron attended McDonald grade school and graduated from McDonald High 
School in 1958. He attended Kansas State University and graduated Magna 
Cum Laude with a degree in Electrical Engineering, class of 1962. 
Ron and Cheryl “Cherry” met at Camp Id-Ra-Ha-Je in 1962. Ron and Cherry 
were married at the Pleasant Home Church north of Edson on March 17, 
1963, amidst Ron’s move from Los Angeles to New York. The move to New 
York was their honeymoon. They were married 59 years. 
Ron started his career with an offer to work for North American Aviation
 before graduation from KSU. His work for them would include his work on
 inertial navigation systems of the Polaris Submarines in the Brooklyn 
Naval Shipyard in New York. Ron and Cherry moved back to the family farm
 in 1965, when they learned Cherry was pregnant with their first child 
and Ron decided that New York was no place to raise children. They 
started their family seven miles south of McDonald and had three sons, 
Charles Jay, James Ronald and Robert Claude Bell. 
Ron was a man of many talents. Ron received his love of flying from his 
father, Claude. He learned to fly an airplane by instrument at the age 
of 7, before he could look over the panel of the plane. He learned and 
developed his love of woodworking when the family hired a carpenter to 
build a new home on the farmstead when he was 13. 
Education and innovation were core values for Ron. Passing on his 
knowledge to his boys was very important to him and the skills he taught
 them set them up for their lives’ work. He spent approximately 10 years
 serving on the McDonald School Board. He also had a devotion for 
serving his community through health care volunteering. He sat on the 
Atwood hospital board for 17 years, volunteered as an EMT in McDonald 
for approximately 30 years, and acted as an EMT training officer during 
many of those years. 
Preceding Ron in death were his parents, Claude and Marie Bell, and his 
brother, Charles. Surviving family members are his wife, Cherry; sons 
Charles, James, and wife Debbie, Robert, and wife Mindy; grandchildren, 
Tilyn and Selah Bell, and Daniel and Kristen Bell; his sister, Mary 
Herbel; and nieces and nephews, Loren Senior, and wife Amy, Mollie, and 
her husband Brian Rall, and Marie Herbel, as well as many great nieces 
and nephews. 
A few words on paper cannot begin to tell the life of Ron or what he 
meant to many people, but we know he left a great void that cannot be 
filled. His laughter was contagious, and his sense of humor brightened 
the day of everyone he came into contact with. He will be missed by all 
those whose lives he touched. 
A Memorial Service will take place at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 
2023, at the Federated Church of McDonald, with burial in Grace 
Cemetery, McDonald. Memorials may be made to the McDonald EMS 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 Claude Bell 

William A. “Bill” Wilson, 85, died February 13, 2023, at The 
University of Kansas Hospital, Great Bend Campus.&nbsp; He was born August 
31, 1937, in Yates Center, Kansas, the son of Roscoe C. and Margaret D. 
(White) Wilson.&nbsp; Bill graduated from Yates Center High School in 1955, 
where he excelled in school and football as an end, wide receiver, and 
kicker. He received his bachelor’s degree in physics and education from 
Baker University in 1959, where he was a member and House Manager of the
 Delta Tau Delta fraternity. Bill later completed his master's at Fort 
Hays State College.&nbsp;

A lifetime educator, Bill taught science and math and coached in 
Courtland, Kansas, where he met the love of his life. &nbsp;On December 23, 
1962, he married Linda M. Joerg in Courtland, Kansas.&nbsp; Together they 
moved to Bird City, where they were blessed with two daughters. Bill 
continued to teach high school physics, math, and computing, and coached
 at Bird City and later moved to Otis-Bison High School. In 1970, Bill 
took the job as the High School Principal at Claflin, where he also 
taught physics and computing, staying for 18 years.&nbsp; He later served as 
both the Principal and Superintendent at Palco for five years before 
returning to Claflin as Superintendent.&nbsp; In 2000 he retired from the La 
Crosse School District, where he had been Superintendent for three 
years.&nbsp;

Bill retired in Claflin, where he spent much time at the golf course 
and as a member of the Claflin Golf Club. He maintained the course there
 for several years. He was an avid hunter with his beloved Vizsla dogs 
and knew every corner of Cheyenne Bottoms, where he took his daughters 
to observe and learn about birds. He enjoyed watching songbirds at his 
bird feeders. In retirement he found ways to continue to support many 
area athletes, especially those that shared his love of golf. He built 
numerous sets of customized golf clubs, giving several sets to student 
athletes. He also reloaded shotgun and rifle shells for his friends. 
Bill was a member of the Claflin United Methodist Church.

Bill is survived by his daughters; Shari L. Wilson and husband Chris 
Steineger of Kansas City, and Dana Sheppard and husband Randy of Lyons; a
 brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Janie Wilson of Asheville, North 
Carolina; a cousin, Nadine Charlsen, of Asheville, North Carolina; five 
grandchildren, Austin Ferguson, Dalton Ferguson, Caitlin Medrud and 
husband Brandon, Kimberlee Sheppard and Dustin Sheppard; and seven 
great-grandchildren, Aiden Ferguson, Kingston Medrud, Avery Ferguson, 
Linda Ferguson, Elijah Aruya, Ryder Larcade, and Vivian Medrud; and many
 beloved friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and a great grandson, Wilson Wagner.

Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, February 19, 2023, with 
family to greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 20, 
2023, at Pleasant View Claflin Cemetery, with Pastor Diana Webster 
presiding.

Memorials may be made to the Claflin EMS or Claflin Golf Club in care
 of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>William A. “Bill” Wilson, 85, died February 13, 2023, at The 
University of Kansas Hospital, Great Bend Campus.&nbsp; He was born August 
31, 1937, in Yates Center, Kansas, the son of Roscoe C. and Margaret D. 
(White) Wilson.&nbsp; Bill graduated from Yates Center High School in 1955, 
where he excelled in school and football as an end, wide receiver, and 
kicker. He received his bachelor’s degree in physics and education from 
Baker University in 1959, where he was a member and House Manager of the
 Delta Tau Delta fraternity. Bill later completed his master's at Fort 
Hays State College.&nbsp;A lifetime educator, Bill taught science and math and coached in 
Courtland, Kansas, where he met the love of his life. &nbsp;On December 23, 
1962, he married Linda M. Joerg in Courtland, Kansas.&nbsp; Together they 
moved to Bird City, where they were blessed with two daughters. Bill 
continued to teach high school physics, math, and computing, and coached
 at Bird City and later moved to Otis-Bison High School. In 1970, Bill 
took the job as the High School Principal at Claflin, where he also 
taught physics and computing, staying for 18 years.&nbsp; He later served as 
both the Principal and Superintendent at Palco for five years before 
returning to Claflin as Superintendent.&nbsp; In 2000 he retired from the La 
Crosse School District, where he had been Superintendent for three 
years.&nbsp;Bill retired in Claflin, where he spent much time at the golf course 
and as a member of the Claflin Golf Club. He maintained the course there
 for several years. He was an avid hunter with his beloved Vizsla dogs 
and knew every corner of Cheyenne Bottoms, where he took his daughters 
to observe and learn about birds. He enjoyed watching songbirds at his 
bird feeders. In retirement he found ways to continue to support many 
area athletes, especially those that shared his love of golf. He built 
numerous sets of customized golf clubs, giving several sets to student 
athletes. He also reloaded shotgun and rifle shells for his friends. 
Bill was a member of the Claflin United Methodist Church.Bill is survived by his daughters; Shari L. Wilson and husband Chris 
Steineger of Kansas City, and Dana Sheppard and husband Randy of Lyons; a
 brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Janie Wilson of Asheville, North 
Carolina; a cousin, Nadine Charlsen, of Asheville, North Carolina; five 
grandchildren, Austin Ferguson, Dalton Ferguson, Caitlin Medrud and 
husband Brandon, Kimberlee Sheppard and Dustin Sheppard; and seven 
great-grandchildren, Aiden Ferguson, Kingston Medrud, Avery Ferguson, 
Linda Ferguson, Elijah Aruya, Ryder Larcade, and Vivian Medrud; and many
 beloved friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and a great grandson, Wilson Wagner.Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, February 19, 2023, with 
family to greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 20, 
2023, at Pleasant View Claflin Cemetery, with Pastor Diana Webster 
presiding.Memorials may be made to the Claflin EMS or Claflin Golf Club in care
 of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

William A. 'Bill' Wilson

Howard G. Cary, 91, passed away February 14, 2023.

He was born April 15, 1931, in Downs, the son of Warren and Celeste (Easterly) Cary.

He is preceded in death by his sister, June Boxum.

Howard
 is survived by his wife, Joyce, of the home; children, Curtis of Downs,
 Leslie (Irene) of Vancouver, Washington, James (Nancy) of Downs, John 
of Downs, Susan (Brad) Schoen of Manhattan, and William (Ronda) of 
Olathe; 6&nbsp; grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren

Memorial service 
will be held at a later date. 

Memorials may be given to the First 
Christian Church, Downs or Solomon Valley Hospice in care of Domoney 
Funeral Home, PO Box 127, Downs, KS 67437

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 </figure>Howard G. Cary, 91, passed away February 14, 2023.He was born April 15, 1931, in Downs, the son of Warren and Celeste (Easterly) Cary.He is preceded in death by his sister, June Boxum.Howard
 is survived by his wife, Joyce, of the home; children, Curtis of Downs,
 Leslie (Irene) of Vancouver, Washington, James (Nancy) of Downs, John 
of Downs, Susan (Brad) Schoen of Manhattan, and William (Ronda) of 
Olathe; 6&nbsp; grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildrenMemorial service 
will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to the First 
Christian Church, Downs or Solomon Valley Hospice in care of Domoney 
Funeral Home, PO Box 127, Downs, KS 67437

Howard G. Cary

Robert “Bob” Dinkel, born on January 3, 1937, in Gove County, KS, passed away on February 12, 2023, at Gove County Medical Center, at the age of 85.

Services with Schmitt Funeral Home are pending.

Robert “Bob” Dinkel, born on January 3, 1937, in Gove County, KS, passed away on February 12, 2023, at Gove County Medical Center, at the age of 85.Services with Schmitt Funeral Home are pending.

Robert 'Bob' Dinkel

Walter Dechant, 96, Hays, died Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at HaysMed.

​Funeral arrangements are pending and&nbsp;will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Walter Dechant, 96, Hays, died Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at HaysMed.​Funeral arrangements are pending and&nbsp;will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Walter Dechant

Mary Jane Blackman, 71, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at her home in Gaylord, KS.

Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Mary Jane Blackman, 71, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at her home in Gaylord, KS.Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Mary Jane Blackman

Leroy "Bud" Rodman, of Stockton, KS, went to heaven to join his wife 
on February 13, 2023, at Hays Medical Center, at the age of 97. He was 
born in Ree Heights, South Dakota on July 1, 1925.  He was number 12 of 
13 children born to Chalmer and Elsie Rodman.

Bud grew 
up on the farm with 10 sisters and 1 brother which involved many stories
 of South Dakota farming life. He went into the Navy in 1950 at 25 years
 old so he could get away from the farm and served in the Korean War. He
 was discharged in May 1954 and went to work in the Navy Shipyard in 
Bremerton, Washington as a heavy equipment operator; several of his 
family had migrated to Washington by then. He married Irene Knudson on 
September 3, 1954, and they were married for 61 years. The had two 
children, Stephen and Gail.

Bud was an amazing handyman
 who could fix anything. He enjoyed camping, gardening, boating, 
puzzles, and helping others. He was always willing to lend a hand.

Bud
 loved Jesus his Savior and was involved in many church activities 
throughout the years. He attended North Oak Community Church while 
living in Hays. After retirement they traveled for 17 years with Mobile 
Missionary Assistant Program doing building projects in various states. 
In 2005 they settled in Hays, Kansas to be near their daughter. Bud 
loved his family and enjoyed family get togethers, especially visits 
when he was in the nursing home.

Bud is survived by his
 son, Stephen (Brenda) Rodman of Dolan Spring, Arizona; daughter, Gail 
(Ron) Gallaway of Stockton, Kansas; 5 Grandchildren; 9 
Great-Grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Irene; 2 grandchildren, Carlos and Diego Gallaway; 2 brothers; and 10 sisters.

Bud
 had a deep faith in God and touched many lives. His example of love and
 devotion to His Savior leaves a legacy for generations to come.  A 
legacy that we will carry in our hearts forever.

A 
Graveside Service will be held at the Stockton Cemetery on Saturday, 
February 18, 2023, at 9:30 AM. A Celebration of Life Service will follow
 at 10:30 AM at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton. There will be
 no public visitation.

Memorials are suggested to 
Solomon Valley Manor and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 
723 N. 1st Stockton, KS 67669.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Leroy "Bud" Rodman, of Stockton, KS, went to heaven to join his wife 
on February 13, 2023, at Hays Medical Center, at the age of 97. He was 
born in Ree Heights, South Dakota on July 1, 1925. He was number 12 of 
13 children born to Chalmer and Elsie Rodman.Bud grew 
up on the farm with 10 sisters and 1 brother which involved many stories
 of South Dakota farming life. He went into the Navy in 1950 at 25 years
 old so he could get away from the farm and served in the Korean War. He
 was discharged in May 1954 and went to work in the Navy Shipyard in 
Bremerton, Washington as a heavy equipment operator; several of his 
family had migrated to Washington by then. He married Irene Knudson on 
September 3, 1954, and they were married for 61 years. The had two 
children, Stephen and Gail.Bud was an amazing handyman
 who could fix anything. He enjoyed camping, gardening, boating, 
puzzles, and helping others. He was always willing to lend a hand.Bud
 loved Jesus his Savior and was involved in many church activities 
throughout the years. He attended North Oak Community Church while 
living in Hays. After retirement they traveled for 17 years with Mobile 
Missionary Assistant Program doing building projects in various states. 
In 2005 they settled in Hays, Kansas to be near their daughter. Bud 
loved his family and enjoyed family get togethers, especially visits 
when he was in the nursing home.Bud is survived by his
 son, Stephen (Brenda) Rodman of Dolan Spring, Arizona; daughter, Gail 
(Ron) Gallaway of Stockton, Kansas; 5 Grandchildren; 9 
Great-Grandchildren.He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Irene; 2 grandchildren, Carlos and Diego Gallaway; 2 brothers; and 10 sisters.Bud
 had a deep faith in God and touched many lives. His example of love and
 devotion to His Savior leaves a legacy for generations to come. A 
legacy that we will carry in our hearts forever.A 
Graveside Service will be held at the Stockton Cemetery on Saturday, 
February 18, 2023, at 9:30 AM. A Celebration of Life Service will follow
 at 10:30 AM at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton. There will be
 no public visitation.Memorials are suggested to 
Solomon Valley Manor and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 
723 N. 1st Stockton, KS 67669.&nbsp;

Leroy Earl 'Bud' Rodman

John Craig Young, age 58, former Hays, Kansas, resident, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, at the Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas.

Services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. &nbsp;

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

John Craig Young, age 58, former Hays, Kansas, resident, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, at the Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas.Services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. &nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

John Craig Young

Ora Lee Folsom, 80, passed away on February 14, 2023, at Medicalodges
 in Great Bend, Kan. He was born on February 26, 1942, in Great Bend, 
Kan., to Clarence and Sara (Ware) Folsom. On January 19, 1967, he 
married Judy Barragree in La Crosse, Kansas. She survives.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Ora spent many of his working years 
in home construction, along with time spent in the oil field and truck 
driving. He enjoyed wood working, particularly in cabinetry, working on 
cars, and general “tinkering”.

Survivors include his wife of the home; three daughters, Lori (John) 
Vainer, Robin (Lee) Bretz, and Dena (Bradley) Wicks, all of Great Bend, 
Kan.; six grandchildren, Brodie Bretz, Braylin Bretz, Katlin Warner, 
Aron Vainer, Emma Phillips, and Gaven Folsom; and two 
great-grandchildren, Krew Mayhugh and Oliver Warner. He is preceded in 
death by his parents; a brother, Robert Folsom; and a sister, Margaret 
Deckert.

Visitation will take place from Noon to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February
 17, 2023, with the family receiving guests from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,
 at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on 
Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home. Interment will 
follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park, with Military Rites conducted by the 
United States Navy. 

Memorials have been designated to Ora Folsom 
Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Ora Lee Folsom, 80, passed away on February 14, 2023, at Medicalodges
 in Great Bend, Kan. He was born on February 26, 1942, in Great Bend, 
Kan., to Clarence and Sara (Ware) Folsom. On January 19, 1967, he 
married Judy Barragree in La Crosse, Kansas. She survives.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Ora spent many of his working years 
in home construction, along with time spent in the oil field and truck 
driving. He enjoyed wood working, particularly in cabinetry, working on 
cars, and general “tinkering”.Survivors include his wife of the home; three daughters, Lori (John) 
Vainer, Robin (Lee) Bretz, and Dena (Bradley) Wicks, all of Great Bend, 
Kan.; six grandchildren, Brodie Bretz, Braylin Bretz, Katlin Warner, 
Aron Vainer, Emma Phillips, and Gaven Folsom; and two 
great-grandchildren, Krew Mayhugh and Oliver Warner. He is preceded in 
death by his parents; a brother, Robert Folsom; and a sister, Margaret 
Deckert.Visitation will take place from Noon to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February
 17, 2023, with the family receiving guests from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,
 at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on 
Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home. Interment will 
follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park, with Military Rites conducted by the 
United States Navy. Memorials have been designated to Ora Folsom 
Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Ora Lee Folsom

Jack Whitton Jacobs, 84, Hill City, Kansas, passed away February 8, 
2023, at the Graham County Hospital. He was born January 15, 1939, at 
home in Hill City to Kenneth “Shorty” and Ruby Lee (Whitton) Jacobs. 
Jack and Shirley Kauffman were married October 24, 1959, in Hill City.

From kindergarten through high school Jack attended Hill City 
Grade and High School, graduating in 1957. He worked for the Hill City 
Times during his school years. By doing so, he earned his 
apprenticeship. Jack worked in the printing industry in Denver and 
Pueblo, Colorado from 1959 to 1974. Returning to Hill City in 1974, he 
started Jacobs Plumbing which he operated until his retirement. Jack had
 many interests. He created lovely, detailed woodworking which included 
building furniture. Jack also did a bit of construction work, including 
an apartment for Shirley and him to live in during their retirement 
years. Other hobbies he enjoyed were building and flying radio 
controlled made airplanes and traveling. He and Shirley especially liked
 attending bluegrass music concerts. Jack loved people and life.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Ruby 
Jacobs,  his daughter Christine Gail Jacobs, his son David Lynn Jacobs 
and brother-in-law Roger Odle. 

Survivors left to fondly remember him are
 his wife Shirley of Hill City; sister Linda Jacobs of Latham, Missouri;
 daughter-in-law Debbie Jacobs Gish (Steve) of Fort Myers, Florida; 
grandchildren:  Jennifer Weich (Steve) of Phoenix, Arizona and Kyle 
Jacobs (Colleen) of Columbus, Ohio. Great grandchildren:  Rocco Jack 
Jacobs and Bear Hicks Jacobs of Columbus, Ohio; sister-in-law Louise 
Odle of Cedar Falls, Iowa; nieces Tracy Rake of New Orleans, Louisiana 
and Brenda Showers (Terry) of Valley Falls, Kansas; nephew Craig Odle 
(Vicky) of Lenexa, Kansas; and cousins:  Edith Vondall of Pocatello, 
Idaho, Jane Jacobs of Pawnee City, Nebraska, and JF Stover of Hill City.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Jack-W-Jacobs?obId=27240022#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Jack Whitton Jacobs, 84, Hill City, Kansas, passed away February 8, 
2023, at the Graham County Hospital. He was born January 15, 1939, at 
home in Hill City to Kenneth “Shorty” and Ruby Lee (Whitton) Jacobs. 
Jack and Shirley Kauffman were married October 24, 1959, in Hill City.From kindergarten through high school Jack attended Hill City 
Grade and High School, graduating in 1957. He worked for the Hill City 
Times during his school years. By doing so, he earned his 
apprenticeship. Jack worked in the printing industry in Denver and 
Pueblo, Colorado from 1959 to 1974. Returning to Hill City in 1974, he 
started Jacobs Plumbing which he operated until his retirement. Jack had
 many interests. He created lovely, detailed woodworking which included 
building furniture. Jack also did a bit of construction work, including 
an apartment for Shirley and him to live in during their retirement 
years. Other hobbies he enjoyed were building and flying radio 
controlled made airplanes and traveling. He and Shirley especially liked
 attending bluegrass music concerts. Jack loved people and life.Jack was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Ruby 
Jacobs, his daughter Christine Gail Jacobs, his son David Lynn Jacobs 
and brother-in-law Roger Odle. Survivors left to fondly remember him are
 his wife Shirley of Hill City; sister Linda Jacobs of Latham, Missouri;
 daughter-in-law Debbie Jacobs Gish (Steve) of Fort Myers, Florida; 
grandchildren: Jennifer Weich (Steve) of Phoenix, Arizona and Kyle 
Jacobs (Colleen) of Columbus, Ohio. Great grandchildren: Rocco Jack 
Jacobs and Bear Hicks Jacobs of Columbus, Ohio; sister-in-law Louise 
Odle of Cedar Falls, Iowa; nieces Tracy Rake of New Orleans, Louisiana 
and Brenda Showers (Terry) of Valley Falls, Kansas; nephew Craig Odle 
(Vicky) of Lenexa, Kansas; and cousins: Edith Vondall of Pocatello, 
Idaho, Jane Jacobs of Pawnee City, Nebraska, and JF Stover of Hill City.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Jack-W-Jacobs?obId=27240022#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Jack W. Jacobs

Our beloved Roy L. Searls, of Atwood, finished his race and heard, “well
 done good and faithful servant” on February 7, 2023, at the age of 96 
years, 6 months and 23 days. 
Roy was born to parents Daniel and Emma Searls on July 15, 1926. Early 
on in life, Roy faced many significant losses. By the age of 14, Roy had
 lost both his mother and his father. Six weeks into his senior year in 
high school, Roy was drafted into the United States Navy where he served
 during WWII. 
On February 3, 1945, Roy married his high school sweetheart, Betty 
“Jeane” Howard. Roy and Jeane celebrated 78 years of marriage and had 
four wonderful children—Carol Ann, Daniel, Debby, and Kenneth. 
For 40 years, Roy worked for AT&amp;T in Atwood. Roy was an active 
member of the Masonic Lodge since 1951 and served as a Worthy Patron in 
Eastern Star. He was also an active and faithful member of the United 
Methodist Church. While he was still able, Roy could be found golfing, 
building something in his workshop, drinking coffee with friends, or 
serving in the community with Jeane by his side. 
Roy pursued people. His kindness, steadfastness, compassion, and 
servant’s heart impacted just about anyone that knew him. If you know 
Roy, you probably have a cabinet, bread box, crib, bookcase, or some 
other wooden treasure made by his hands. He welcomed all and loved 
freely. He will be missed, but we rest in the hope that there are things
 death cannot touch. 
Roy Searls was preceded in death by daughter, Carol Ann Heim; son, 
Kenneth Searls; and son-in-law, John Sandoval. Roy is survived by wife, 
Jeane Searls of Atwood, KS; daughter, Debby Sandoval of Wichita, KS; 
son, Daniel Searls and wife Renee of Ponca City, OK; Tammy Searls 
Haldeman of Quinter, KS; grandson Tim Laurent and wife Debbie of 
Lawrence, KS; granddaughter, Sharie Laurent of Wichita, KS; grandson, 
Chris Searls and wife Michele of Spring Hill, KS; grandson Jacob Searls 
and wife Holly of Olathe, KS; grandson, Brandon Searls and wife Janet of
 Wichita, KS; granddaughter Angela Johnson of Hays, KS; grandson Justin 
Barrett and wife Janelle of Colby, Kansas; great-granddaughter, Kelley 
Weir and husband Joey of Farmington, NM; great-granddaughter Keri Searls
 of Las Cruces, NM; great-grandson Kameron Demby of Lawrence, KS; 
great-granddaughter Whitney Randolf and husband Preston of Denver, CO; 
great-granddaughter Macie Laurent of Lawrence, KS; great-granddaughters,
 Grace, Hayley and Addison Searls of Olathe, KS; great-grandson, Ethan 
Searls of Olathe, KS; great-great-grandchildren Jaycee and Braxton of 
Farmington, NM; great-great-grandchildren Georgia and Charlotte of 
Denver, CO; great-grandchildren Chloe, Justice, Brayden, and Lauden of 
Colby, KS. 
A celebration of Roy’s life is scheduled for Saturday, February 18, 
2023, at 10:00 a.m., at the Atwood United Methodist Church.

In lieu of 
flowers, donations may be made to the HaysMed Hospice and Palliative 
Care Unit 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>Our beloved Roy L. Searls, of Atwood, finished his race and heard, “well
 done good and faithful servant” on February 7, 2023, at the age of 96 
years, 6 months and 23 days. 
Roy was born to parents Daniel and Emma Searls on July 15, 1926. Early 
on in life, Roy faced many significant losses. By the age of 14, Roy had
 lost both his mother and his father. Six weeks into his senior year in 
high school, Roy was drafted into the United States Navy where he served
 during WWII. 
On February 3, 1945, Roy married his high school sweetheart, Betty 
“Jeane” Howard. Roy and Jeane celebrated 78 years of marriage and had 
four wonderful children—Carol Ann, Daniel, Debby, and Kenneth. 
For 40 years, Roy worked for AT&amp;T in Atwood. Roy was an active 
member of the Masonic Lodge since 1951 and served as a Worthy Patron in 
Eastern Star. He was also an active and faithful member of the United 
Methodist Church. While he was still able, Roy could be found golfing, 
building something in his workshop, drinking coffee with friends, or 
serving in the community with Jeane by his side. 
Roy pursued people. His kindness, steadfastness, compassion, and 
servant’s heart impacted just about anyone that knew him. If you know 
Roy, you probably have a cabinet, bread box, crib, bookcase, or some 
other wooden treasure made by his hands. He welcomed all and loved 
freely. He will be missed, but we rest in the hope that there are things
 death cannot touch. 
Roy Searls was preceded in death by daughter, Carol Ann Heim; son, 
Kenneth Searls; and son-in-law, John Sandoval. Roy is survived by wife, 
Jeane Searls of Atwood, KS; daughter, Debby Sandoval of Wichita, KS; 
son, Daniel Searls and wife Renee of Ponca City, OK; Tammy Searls 
Haldeman of Quinter, KS; grandson Tim Laurent and wife Debbie of 
Lawrence, KS; granddaughter, Sharie Laurent of Wichita, KS; grandson, 
Chris Searls and wife Michele of Spring Hill, KS; grandson Jacob Searls 
and wife Holly of Olathe, KS; grandson, Brandon Searls and wife Janet of
 Wichita, KS; granddaughter Angela Johnson of Hays, KS; grandson Justin 
Barrett and wife Janelle of Colby, Kansas; great-granddaughter, Kelley 
Weir and husband Joey of Farmington, NM; great-granddaughter Keri Searls
 of Las Cruces, NM; great-grandson Kameron Demby of Lawrence, KS; 
great-granddaughter Whitney Randolf and husband Preston of Denver, CO; 
great-granddaughter Macie Laurent of Lawrence, KS; great-granddaughters,
 Grace, Hayley and Addison Searls of Olathe, KS; great-grandson, Ethan 
Searls of Olathe, KS; great-great-grandchildren Jaycee and Braxton of 
Farmington, NM; great-great-grandchildren Georgia and Charlotte of 
Denver, CO; great-grandchildren Chloe, Justice, Brayden, and Lauden of 
Colby, KS. 
A celebration of Roy’s life is scheduled for Saturday, February 18, 
2023, at 10:00 a.m., at the Atwood United Methodist Church. In lieu of 
flowers, donations may be made to the HaysMed Hospice and Palliative 
Care Unit 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;

Roy L. Searls

Chris Gottschalk of Hays, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in Hays.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Friday, February 17, 2023, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Hays.

Visitation will be Thursday 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM at the church with a&nbsp;combined rosary and parish vigil will be 7:00 PM.

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 TMP-Marian.

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

A full obituary is pending with Keithley Funeral Homes.

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 </figure>Chris Gottschalk of Hays, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in Hays.Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Friday, February 17, 2023, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Hays.Visitation will be Thursday 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM at the church with a&nbsp;combined rosary and parish vigil will be 7:00 PM.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 TMP-Marian.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.comA full obituary is pending with Keithley Funeral Homes.

Chris Gottschalk 

Thomas A. Gilkerson, 78, of Frontenac, Kansas, passed away on February 
9th, 2023, after a long illness. He was the son of Othal and Lavina 
(Herdt) Gilkerson. Thomas was born on April 29, 1944, in Salina, Kansas,&nbsp; and was the oldest of twelve children. He was preceded in death by his 
parents, infant sister Geneva and brother Marvin. He is survived by
 his wife of the home Anne (Teeter) Gilkerson and three adult children. 
His oldest daughter is Jenna and husband Larry Watson of Aurora, MO. 
Daughter Adina and husband Tony Sanchez of Pittsburg, KS. Son Travis and
 wife Kristine (Hilgart) Gilkerson of Hewitt, WI. Tom has four 
grandchildren, Ciara and Roman Sanchez and Andrew and Emma Gilkerson. 
 Tom is survived by siblings: Lela and husband Jim Ziegelmeier of 
Salina, KS, Lila and husband Wayne Krug of Salina, KS, Virginia Reed of 
Katy, TX, Verlin and wife Liz Gilkerson of Elk Grove, CA, Verna and 
husband Bill Organ of Henderson, Nevada, Wilmer and wife Gail Gilkerson 
of Marysville, KS, Lorraine Samuelson of Oakley, KS, Stanley and wife 
Esther Gilkerson of Burkburnett, TX and Pam Jackson of Hermitage, TN. 
 Tom grew up and attended schools in Oakley, Kansas. He served in the US
 Army at Red Stone Arsenal in Alabama, working with the Nike Hercules 
Missile System. He attended college at Fort Hays State University before
 marrying his wife, Anne Marie Teeter, on November 26, 1966, in Oakley, 
KS. Tom worked with several companies in his adult life including: 
Beech Aircraft, Addressograph, Ruffin Fertilizer, Grainger Farm Supply, 
and Certified Laboratories. He enjoyed working with southwest Kansas 
industries and small municipalities in the water treatment industry. Tom
 founded and operated Catalog Chemical, a water treatment consulting 
company, for several years. Later on, he was an owner-operator of two 
parcel delivery routes with RPS and FedEx. Tom enjoyed several clubs and
 organizations including: Ambucs, Optimus Club, and Lions Club, and 
always enjoyed meeting friends for coffee in Dodge City to have spirited
 discussions about current events. Tom’s family would like to 
express deep gratitude to the many healthcare professionals that cared 
for him over the past several years. Special thanks to Dr. Jacqueline 
Orender - primary care, Dr. Chang-Qing “Mickie” Xun - oncology, Dr. 
Bashar Marji – cardiology, and the amazing volunteers and staff of the 
Ascension Via Christi Cancer Center in Pittsburg, KS. Burial 
will take place on May 6, 2023, at the Oakley Cemetery in Oakley, Kansas.
 Memorial service will take place immediately after at the Buffalo Bill 
Event Center located at 3083 US Hwy 83, Oakley KS, 67748. Further 
details will be released by family members as specific times become 
available. In lieu of flowers, the family asks people to make a donation 
to a local elementary school lunch program.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Thomas A. Gilkerson, 78, of Frontenac, Kansas, passed away on February 
9th, 2023, after a long illness. He was the son of Othal and Lavina 
(Herdt) Gilkerson. Thomas was born on April 29, 1944, in Salina, Kansas,&nbsp; and was the oldest of twelve children. He was preceded in death by his 
parents, infant sister Geneva and brother Marvin. He is survived by
 his wife of the home Anne (Teeter) Gilkerson and three adult children. 
His oldest daughter is Jenna and husband Larry Watson of Aurora, MO. 
Daughter Adina and husband Tony Sanchez of Pittsburg, KS. Son Travis and
 wife Kristine (Hilgart) Gilkerson of Hewitt, WI. Tom has four 
grandchildren, Ciara and Roman Sanchez and Andrew and Emma Gilkerson. 
 Tom is survived by siblings: Lela and husband Jim Ziegelmeier of 
Salina, KS, Lila and husband Wayne Krug of Salina, KS, Virginia Reed of 
Katy, TX, Verlin and wife Liz Gilkerson of Elk Grove, CA, Verna and 
husband Bill Organ of Henderson, Nevada, Wilmer and wife Gail Gilkerson 
of Marysville, KS, Lorraine Samuelson of Oakley, KS, Stanley and wife 
Esther Gilkerson of Burkburnett, TX and Pam Jackson of Hermitage, TN. 
 Tom grew up and attended schools in Oakley, Kansas. He served in the US
 Army at Red Stone Arsenal in Alabama, working with the Nike Hercules 
Missile System. He attended college at Fort Hays State University before
 marrying his wife, Anne Marie Teeter, on November 26, 1966, in Oakley, 
KS. Tom worked with several companies in his adult life including: 
Beech Aircraft, Addressograph, Ruffin Fertilizer, Grainger Farm Supply, 
and Certified Laboratories. He enjoyed working with southwest Kansas 
industries and small municipalities in the water treatment industry. Tom
 founded and operated Catalog Chemical, a water treatment consulting 
company, for several years. Later on, he was an owner-operator of two 
parcel delivery routes with RPS and FedEx. Tom enjoyed several clubs and
 organizations including: Ambucs, Optimus Club, and Lions Club, and 
always enjoyed meeting friends for coffee in Dodge City to have spirited
 discussions about current events. Tom’s family would like to 
express deep gratitude to the many healthcare professionals that cared 
for him over the past several years. Special thanks to Dr. Jacqueline 
Orender - primary care, Dr. Chang-Qing “Mickie” Xun - oncology, Dr. 
Bashar Marji – cardiology, and the amazing volunteers and staff of the 
Ascension Via Christi Cancer Center in Pittsburg, KS. Burial 
will take place on May 6, 2023, at the Oakley Cemetery in Oakley, Kansas.
 Memorial service will take place immediately after at the Buffalo Bill 
Event Center located at 3083 US Hwy 83, Oakley KS, 67748. Further 
details will be released by family members as specific times become 
available. In lieu of flowers, the family asks people to make a donation 
to a local elementary school lunch program.&nbsp;

Thomas A. Gilkerson

Martin Lloyd Schneider, 64, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, 
February 7, 2023, at the Russell Regional Hospital emergency room.

Martin was born on June 6, 1958, in Russell, Kansas, the son of 
Lloyd Raymond and Marjorie Louise (Hoopes) Schneider.&nbsp; Martin grew up in
 Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1977.&nbsp; 
Martin met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Deborah Ann Sipes
 on June 6, 1991, in Gorham, Kansas.&nbsp; He worked as a custodian at 
Bickerdyke Elementary in Russell for 12 years and was a clerk for 22 
years at the Russell Coast to Coast Store.&nbsp; He enjoyed working with his 
hands, woodworking and loved helping children, spending time with his 
nieces and nephews and making them smile and laugh. &nbsp;He especially loved
 driving with his dog up and down the street on his lawnmower.

Surviving family include sister Alice Morris and husband Derrick of 
Coffeyville, Kansas, his brother Henry Schneider of Salina, Kansas; 
sisters Beverly Hartsook of Russell, Kansas and Diane Bell and husband 
Tom of Emporia, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Deborah on April 5, 
2012, daughter Alicia Marie Schneider, brother Tim Schneider and sister 
Carlene Schneider. Cremation has been selected by the family.&nbsp; A 
graveside memorial service to celebrate Martin’s life will be held at 11
 A.M. on Friday, February 17, 2023, at the Russell City Cemetery. &nbsp;

The 
family requests donation be given to the mortuary to help with funeral 
expenses.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in 
charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Martin Lloyd Schneider, 64, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, 
February 7, 2023, at the Russell Regional Hospital emergency room.Martin was born on June 6, 1958, in Russell, Kansas, the son of 
Lloyd Raymond and Marjorie Louise (Hoopes) Schneider.&nbsp; Martin grew up in
 Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1977.&nbsp; 
Martin met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Deborah Ann Sipes
 on June 6, 1991, in Gorham, Kansas.&nbsp; He worked as a custodian at 
Bickerdyke Elementary in Russell for 12 years and was a clerk for 22 
years at the Russell Coast to Coast Store.&nbsp; He enjoyed working with his 
hands, woodworking and loved helping children, spending time with his 
nieces and nephews and making them smile and laugh. &nbsp;He especially loved
 driving with his dog up and down the street on his lawnmower.Surviving family include sister Alice Morris and husband Derrick of 
Coffeyville, Kansas, his brother Henry Schneider of Salina, Kansas; 
sisters Beverly Hartsook of Russell, Kansas and Diane Bell and husband 
Tom of Emporia, Kansas.He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Deborah on April 5, 
2012, daughter Alicia Marie Schneider, brother Tim Schneider and sister 
Carlene Schneider. Cremation has been selected by the family.&nbsp; A 
graveside memorial service to celebrate Martin’s life will be held at 11
 A.M. on Friday, February 17, 2023, at the Russell City Cemetery. &nbsp;The 
family requests donation be given to the mortuary to help with funeral 
expenses.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in 
charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Martin Lloyd Schneider

Mary Ann Wolan, 67, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell.

Mary Ann was born May 15, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois. She was the daughter of Walter Joseph and Frances Florence (Pakula) Wolan. She&nbsp;grew up in Calumet Park, Illinois, and graduated from Mother of Sorrows high school in Blue Island, Illinois.&nbsp; She then attended Fox College/Concordia University Secretarial School.&nbsp; Mary Ann was a Secretary for International Harvester and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NIAI). She also worked at and had many friends at The Coleman Company in Gardner, Kansas, and at Walmart in Manhattan Kansas. She enjoyed going to Thrift stores, collecting antiques and other treasures, selling on eBay, traveling and camping, enjoying the dogs, playing guitar, and especially, reading and listening to the Bible and spending time with family.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Surviving family include her daughter, Crystal Brazzle (Matthew) of Bailey, Colorado; son, Sean Daniels of Texas;&nbsp;brother, Robert Wolan of Russell, Kansas; brother, John Wolan of Cicero Illinois; sister, Sharon Dote of Poplar Grove Illinois; foster-sister, Kim Sapolski;, fiancé and childhood sweetheart, Randy Weis of Russell Kansas, and four treasured grandchildren.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Walter Wolan; sisters Florence and Agnes, and foster-parents, Chester (Chet) and Ruth Sapolski.&nbsp; Mary Ann’s faith was strong, and she is now resting in the arms of Jesus.

A memorial service was held at the Chapel of Hope in Russell. Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner- Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Mary Ann Wolan, 67, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell.Mary Ann was born May 15, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois. She was the daughter of Walter Joseph and Frances Florence (Pakula) Wolan. She&nbsp;grew up in Calumet Park, Illinois, and graduated from Mother of Sorrows high school in Blue Island, Illinois.&nbsp; She then attended Fox College/Concordia University Secretarial School.&nbsp; Mary Ann was a Secretary for International Harvester and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NIAI). She also worked at and had many friends at The Coleman Company in Gardner, Kansas, and at Walmart in Manhattan Kansas. She enjoyed going to Thrift stores, collecting antiques and other treasures, selling on eBay, traveling and camping, enjoying the dogs, playing guitar, and especially, reading and listening to the Bible and spending time with family.&nbsp;&nbsp;Surviving family include her daughter, Crystal Brazzle (Matthew) of Bailey, Colorado; son, Sean Daniels of Texas;&nbsp;brother, Robert Wolan of Russell, Kansas; brother, John Wolan of Cicero Illinois; sister, Sharon Dote of Poplar Grove Illinois; foster-sister, Kim Sapolski;, fiancé and childhood sweetheart, Randy Weis of Russell Kansas, and four treasured grandchildren.Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Walter Wolan; sisters Florence and Agnes, and foster-parents, Chester (Chet) and Ruth Sapolski.&nbsp; Mary Ann’s faith was strong, and she is now resting in the arms of Jesus.A memorial service was held at the Chapel of Hope in Russell. Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner- Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Mary Ann Wolan

Keith Veryl Muirhead, 96, passed away at the Decatur County Hospital on Sunday, February 12, 2023.

He
 was born on November 27, 1926, in Dresden, KS to John H. and Jennie 
(Jennings) Muirhead.  He graduated from Decatur County High School in 
May of 1945 and immediately enlisted into the US Army, serving his 
country during WWII.  After the war, he went to Kansas Wesleyan 
University, earning his bachelor’s degree in accounting.

During 
his college summers, he would work in Denver, CO and while there, he 
caught the eye of a nursing student he knew from back home, Helen 
Heilman, and captured her heart while dancing the waltz on Saturday 
nights.  Keith and Helen were married on April 5, 1953, in Jennings, KS 
and made their home on a farm on the edge of Dresden.  They had four 
daughters.

Keith’s passion was farming and he farmed in and around
 Dresden for over 50 years.  However, Keith had many interests and was 
an avid hunter, fisherman, snow skier, dancer, wood worker and traveler.
  He made much of the furniture in his house, and he loved hosting 
hunters for pheasant season.  Those friendships endured his entire life.

Keith
 was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Joyce Christensen; 
and his wife, Helen (Heilman) Muirhead.  He is survived by his four 
daughters, Mignon (Todd) Barry of Wellfleet, MA, Tamala Schulze of 
Lexington, KY, Michelle Zodrow of Grapevine, TX, and Teffani Zadeh of 
Chicago, IL; five grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

A 
celebration of Keith’s 96 years will be held at the Jennings United 
Methodist Church in Jennings, KS on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 11:00 
am. A visitation will be from 1-7:00 pm Thursday, February 16, at Pauls 
Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 5-7:00 pm. 

 Even in our
 dad’s short time at the Good Samaritan Center he received loving and 
concerned care.  Therefore, the daughters would appreciate donations to 
the Good Samaritan Center in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be left at
 www.paulsfh.com.

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 </figure>Keith Veryl Muirhead, 96, passed away at the Decatur County Hospital on Sunday, February 12, 2023.He
 was born on November 27, 1926, in Dresden, KS to John H. and Jennie 
(Jennings) Muirhead. He graduated from Decatur County High School in 
May of 1945 and immediately enlisted into the US Army, serving his 
country during WWII. After the war, he went to Kansas Wesleyan 
University, earning his bachelor’s degree in accounting.During 
his college summers, he would work in Denver, CO and while there, he 
caught the eye of a nursing student he knew from back home, Helen 
Heilman, and captured her heart while dancing the waltz on Saturday 
nights. Keith and Helen were married on April 5, 1953, in Jennings, KS 
and made their home on a farm on the edge of Dresden. They had four 
daughters.Keith’s passion was farming and he farmed in and around
 Dresden for over 50 years. However, Keith had many interests and was 
an avid hunter, fisherman, snow skier, dancer, wood worker and traveler.
 He made much of the furniture in his house, and he loved hosting 
hunters for pheasant season. Those friendships endured his entire life.Keith
 was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Joyce Christensen; 
and his wife, Helen (Heilman) Muirhead. He is survived by his four 
daughters, Mignon (Todd) Barry of Wellfleet, MA, Tamala Schulze of 
Lexington, KY, Michelle Zodrow of Grapevine, TX, and Teffani Zadeh of 
Chicago, IL; five grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.A 
celebration of Keith’s 96 years will be held at the Jennings United 
Methodist Church in Jennings, KS on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 11:00 
am. A visitation will be from 1-7:00 pm Thursday, February 16, at Pauls 
Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 5-7:00 pm. Even in our
 dad’s short time at the Good Samaritan Center he received loving and 
concerned care. Therefore, the daughters would appreciate donations to 
the Good Samaritan Center in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be left at
 www.paulsfh.com.

Keith Veryl Muirhead

July 15, 1937
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 February 13, 2023

An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

July 15, 1937
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 February 13, 2023An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Tony Herman

January 25, 1916
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 February 12, 2023

An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Pauline-Faye-Goeken?obId=27268158#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

January 25, 1916
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 February 12, 2023An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Pauline-Faye-Goeken?obId=27268158#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Pauline Faye Goeken

Mary Caroline Stewart was born in Tahoka, 
Texas, February 16, 1925, the daughter of Loucile Crawford Stewart and 
Robert Marshall Stewart. She grew up on a farm in Lynn County, and 
home-schooled by her mother, our beloved Mawie, Mary was well ahead of 
her peers when she demanded she be allowed to join the other farm 
children she saw daily collected by the school bus, and she was off! 
Mary attended rural schools, and one teacher she remembered fondly 
having a great impact on her was Juanita Parker, a direct descendant of 
the great Quanah, a Chief of the "Empire of the Summer Moon." Mary graduated from Tahoka High School in 1941. Mary
 continued her education at Texas Technological College (now University)
 achieving the Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Spanish in 1945. A 
polyglot, Mary was conversationally fluent in several languages and 
halting in more. (She was the young girl who translated the letter from 
the French family for the family of the West Texas airman shot down over
 France, relating the circumstances of their brave young hero's demise.)
 Mary pursued a Master's Degree at the National University of Mexico in 
Mexico City and at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, where she was 
awarded a fellowship and where she taught Spanish. It was there she met 
George Gail Heather, also a graduate student. Mary typed George's
 dissertation submitted in pursuit of his Doctoral Degree, which he 
received in January 1946, and the two were married April 15. The lucky 
bastard! George's academic career took them to Hays, Kansas, 
Denver, Colorado, Tallahassee, Florida and, ultimately to Lubbock, 
Texas, where George served as Dean of the School of Business at Texas 
Tech for 18 years. There Mary met her lifelong best friend and sister 
she never had, Sellie Shine, wife of Henry, a head of the Chemistry 
Department at Tech. In 1969 the family relocated to Omaha, Nebraska, 
where Mary began a career in commercial travel. In 1972, the family 
moved once more, to Indianapolis, Indiana, where Mary continued her 
career, handling group travel and managing travel agencies. Following 
George's death in 1977, Mary came home to West Texas, continuing her 
work in travel and visiting countries in Europe, Asia and the Middle 
East, Africa, South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Mary hosted a 
travel segment on a Lubbock television news program for some time. 
Guiding tours to these exotic places around the world, Mary was also 
able to see old friends from long before: Mary saw things no longer can we see warmly welcomed where are forbidden to we visited places that no longer be only one facet of the jewel that was Mary Mary
 and George had five children: Robert Marshall Heather (deceased) of 
Combine, Texas; Georgia Heather Bowen (deceased) of Forney, Texas; 
Lizabeth Heather Powers, MD of Canton, Ohio; John Gilbert Heather, JD of
 Combine, Texas; and James Stewart Heather of Lubbock; also six 
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mary was a peerless 
rifle shot, instructed from five by her father, our beloved Pawie, a 
hero of the Great War. Mary had a flair for driving and loved her big 
motor standard shift Mustangs. An excellent cook, Mary normalized foods 
to the family's palates that others charitably referred to as too 
exotic. Mary celebrated familiarity with all the fauna and flora, 
especially the unusual, from tarantulas, snakes, and alligators to feral
 baby jackrabbits. Yes, we have seen baby pigeons. Mary was a member of 
The Order of the Eastern Star, the First Methodist Church of Lubbock, a 
past president of the Lubbock League of Women Voters, and a recognized 
member of Mensa. Mary was an extremely talented artist, for many years 
illustrating the annual Christmas cards sent by hundreds to friends and 
faculty throughout the world, depicting the maturation of our family, 
and both wrote and illustrated two children's books privately published 
for her grand and great-grandchildren sharing her early life and love of
 the beauty and wonder of her world of the West Texas farm and dry land 
she knew so well: "The Little Girl" in 2011, and "The Long Dry Spell" in
 2012. A consummate seamstress, Mary contributed many tireless hours 
creating costuming for Lubbock Little Theatre productions. Mary 
was a bright, much-loved, and beautiful soul whose wisdom, abilities, 
wit, and humor will forever be missed by her friends and family. Mary
 Caroline Stewart Heather answered the call to her Reward January 14, 
2022, in Lubbock, Texas. Her autobiography "Texas Girl" was published in
 2015.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676309818598.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Mary Caroline Stewart was born in Tahoka, 
Texas, February 16, 1925, the daughter of Loucile Crawford Stewart and 
Robert Marshall Stewart. She grew up on a farm in Lynn County, and 
home-schooled by her mother, our beloved Mawie, Mary was well ahead of 
her peers when she demanded she be allowed to join the other farm 
children she saw daily collected by the school bus, and she was off! 
Mary attended rural schools, and one teacher she remembered fondly 
having a great impact on her was Juanita Parker, a direct descendant of 
the great Quanah, a Chief of the "Empire of the Summer Moon." Mary graduated from Tahoka High School in 1941. Mary
 continued her education at Texas Technological College (now University)
 achieving the Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Spanish in 1945. A 
polyglot, Mary was conversationally fluent in several languages and 
halting in more. (She was the young girl who translated the letter from 
the French family for the family of the West Texas airman shot down over
 France, relating the circumstances of their brave young hero's demise.)
 Mary pursued a Master's Degree at the National University of Mexico in 
Mexico City and at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, where she was 
awarded a fellowship and where she taught Spanish. It was there she met 
George Gail Heather, also a graduate student. Mary typed George's
 dissertation submitted in pursuit of his Doctoral Degree, which he 
received in January 1946, and the two were married April 15. The lucky 
bastard! George's academic career took them to Hays, Kansas, 
Denver, Colorado, Tallahassee, Florida and, ultimately to Lubbock, 
Texas, where George served as Dean of the School of Business at Texas 
Tech for 18 years. There Mary met her lifelong best friend and sister 
she never had, Sellie Shine, wife of Henry, a head of the Chemistry 
Department at Tech. In 1969 the family relocated to Omaha, Nebraska, 
where Mary began a career in commercial travel. In 1972, the family 
moved once more, to Indianapolis, Indiana, where Mary continued her 
career, handling group travel and managing travel agencies. Following 
George's death in 1977, Mary came home to West Texas, continuing her 
work in travel and visiting countries in Europe, Asia and the Middle 
East, Africa, South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Mary hosted a 
travel segment on a Lubbock television news program for some time. 
Guiding tours to these exotic places around the world, Mary was also 
able to see old friends from long before: Mary saw things no longer can we see warmly welcomed where are forbidden to we visited places that no longer be only one facet of the jewel that was Mary Mary
 and George had five children: Robert Marshall Heather (deceased) of 
Combine, Texas; Georgia Heather Bowen (deceased) of Forney, Texas; 
Lizabeth Heather Powers, MD of Canton, Ohio; John Gilbert Heather, JD of
 Combine, Texas; and James Stewart Heather of Lubbock; also six 
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mary was a peerless 
rifle shot, instructed from five by her father, our beloved Pawie, a 
hero of the Great War. Mary had a flair for driving and loved her big 
motor standard shift Mustangs. An excellent cook, Mary normalized foods 
to the family's palates that others charitably referred to as too 
exotic. Mary celebrated familiarity with all the fauna and flora, 
especially the unusual, from tarantulas, snakes, and alligators to feral
 baby jackrabbits. Yes, we have seen baby pigeons. Mary was a member of 
The Order of the Eastern Star, the First Methodist Church of Lubbock, a 
past president of the Lubbock League of Women Voters, and a recognized 
member of Mensa. Mary was an extremely talented artist, for many years 
illustrating the annual Christmas cards sent by hundreds to friends and 
faculty throughout the world, depicting the maturation of our family, 
and both wrote and illustrated two children's books privately published 
for her grand and great-grandchildren sharing her early life and love of
 the beauty and wonder of her world of the West Texas farm and dry land 
she knew so well: "The Little Girl" in 2011, and "The Long Dry Spell" in
 2012. A consummate seamstress, Mary contributed many tireless hours 
creating costuming for Lubbock Little Theatre productions. Mary 
was a bright, much-loved, and beautiful soul whose wisdom, abilities, 
wit, and humor will forever be missed by her friends and family. Mary
 Caroline Stewart Heather answered the call to her Reward January 14, 
2022, in Lubbock, Texas. Her autobiography "Texas Girl" was published in
 2015.

Mary Heather Lubbock

Thursday, July 15th, 1926-Tuesday, February 7th, 2023

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/roy-searls/5135988/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Thursday, July 15th, 1926-Tuesday, February 7th, 2023An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/roy-searls/5135988/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Friday, March 22nd, 1940-Sunday, February 12th, 2023

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Friday, March 22nd, 1940-Sunday, February 12th, 2023An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Ronald Claude Bell

Carolene June Veeh Marshall, born June 1, 1938, departed this earth 
at her home on February 8, 2023, at the age of 84, surrounded by family.&nbsp;
 Carolene was born to Louis &amp; Nellie (Clark) Veeh in Phillipsburg, 
KS.

At the age of 5, the Veeh family moved to Speed, KS until 1950 when the
 family moved to Phillipsburg. Carolene graduated in 1956 from 
Phillipsburg High School.

In 1957, Carolene married Blair Chrise, in Chicago, IL, but moved 
within the year to Pittsburgh, PA.&nbsp; To this union, three children were 
born Debi, John, and Doug. In 1989, Carolene moved from Pittsburgh, PA to
 Grand Island, NE, then Hastings, NE to be near her family.

Love found Carolene again in 1991 when she married Terry Marshall. 
She and Terry made their home in Hastings.&nbsp; Life took Carolene &amp; 
Terry to Geneva, NE in 2003 for work where she retired in 2009 after 
helping her daughter Debi at Whispering Wicks Candle Co.

Carolene enjoyed all the time she was able to spend with each and every member of her family. Her Grandchildren were her world.&nbsp;

She is survived by children Debi (James) Noyes of Geneva, John 
(Brenda) Chrise of Hastings, Doug Chrise of Fairmont; stepsons Brad 
(Angie) Marshall of Lincoln and Kent (Brandi) Marshall of Lincoln; 
grandchildren Tara Griffiths of Milford, Brooke Brown of Grafton, Ciara 
Burton of Geneva, and Logan Chrise of Colorado Springs; step 
grandchildren Hayley, Landon, and Lyla Marshall of Lincoln; great 
grandchildren Brenden, Baylee, Jayda, Jarin, Mylie, Addysen, Corbyn, 
Kash, Alyvia, Lakynn, Myah, and Axton; along with a great great 
grandchild Jade.

Carolene was preceded in death by her parents, sister, niece, and husband Terry Marshall.

Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A graveside service will be held Saturday, 
February 18, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the Fairview Cemetery in 
Phillipsburg, KS with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676306418198.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Carolene June Veeh Marshall, born June 1, 1938, departed this earth 
at her home on February 8, 2023, at the age of 84, surrounded by family.&nbsp;
 Carolene was born to Louis &amp; Nellie (Clark) Veeh in Phillipsburg, 
KS.At the age of 5, the Veeh family moved to Speed, KS until 1950 when the
 family moved to Phillipsburg. Carolene graduated in 1956 from 
Phillipsburg High School.In 1957, Carolene married Blair Chrise, in Chicago, IL, but moved 
within the year to Pittsburgh, PA.&nbsp; To this union, three children were 
born Debi, John, and Doug. In 1989, Carolene moved from Pittsburgh, PA to
 Grand Island, NE, then Hastings, NE to be near her family.Love found Carolene again in 1991 when she married Terry Marshall. 
She and Terry made their home in Hastings.&nbsp; Life took Carolene &amp; 
Terry to Geneva, NE in 2003 for work where she retired in 2009 after 
helping her daughter Debi at Whispering Wicks Candle Co.Carolene enjoyed all the time she was able to spend with each and every member of her family. Her Grandchildren were her world.&nbsp;She is survived by children Debi (James) Noyes of Geneva, John 
(Brenda) Chrise of Hastings, Doug Chrise of Fairmont; stepsons Brad 
(Angie) Marshall of Lincoln and Kent (Brandi) Marshall of Lincoln; 
grandchildren Tara Griffiths of Milford, Brooke Brown of Grafton, Ciara 
Burton of Geneva, and Logan Chrise of Colorado Springs; step 
grandchildren Hayley, Landon, and Lyla Marshall of Lincoln; great 
grandchildren Brenden, Baylee, Jayda, Jarin, Mylie, Addysen, Corbyn, 
Kash, Alyvia, Lakynn, Myah, and Axton; along with a great great 
grandchild Jade.Carolene was preceded in death by her parents, sister, niece, and husband Terry Marshall.Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A graveside service will be held Saturday, 
February 18, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the Fairview Cemetery in 
Phillipsburg, KS with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating.

Carolene June Marshall

Agra resident Alfred L. Ducharm passed away on Friday, February 10, 
2023, in the Phillips County Hospital, Phillipsburg, at the age of 86.

Alfred was born September 7, 1936, in Rooks County, KS the son of 
Alfred F. and Mary Rose (McHugh) Ducharm.&nbsp; He served in the United 
States Army.

He was united in marriage to Aleta R. Gower on June 12, 1954, in Norton, KS.&nbsp; She preceded him death on April 20, 2013.

Survivors include his sons Jimmy of Agra, KS and Kerry of Mission 
Viejo, CA; a daughter Gaylene Ducharm also of Mission Viejo, CA; a 
brother Mike Ducharm of Huntington Beach, CA; 7 Grandchildren; and 1 
great grandchild.

Mr. Ducharm will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Wednesday, and 9
 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 
Phillipsburg.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, February 17, 2023, in the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Galen Larson 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. Thomas Cemetery, Stockton, 
KS.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Agra City Lake.

Agra resident Alfred L. Ducharm passed away on Friday, February 10, 
2023, in the Phillips County Hospital, Phillipsburg, at the age of 86.Alfred was born September 7, 1936, in Rooks County, KS the son of 
Alfred F. and Mary Rose (McHugh) Ducharm.&nbsp; He served in the United 
States Army.He was united in marriage to Aleta R. Gower on June 12, 1954, in Norton, KS.&nbsp; She preceded him death on April 20, 2013.Survivors include his sons Jimmy of Agra, KS and Kerry of Mission 
Viejo, CA; a daughter Gaylene Ducharm also of Mission Viejo, CA; a 
brother Mike Ducharm of Huntington Beach, CA; 7 Grandchildren; and 1 
great grandchild.Mr. Ducharm will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Wednesday, and 9
 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 
Phillipsburg.Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, February 17, 2023, in the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Galen Larson 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. Thomas Cemetery, Stockton, 
KS.Memorial contributions may be made to the Agra City Lake.

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