Kathleen Kay “Kathy” (Seifert) Bean, 73, of Solomon, KS, died 
Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; She was 
born May 30, 1949, in Ellsworth, KS, to Clinton “Butch” and Ella Mae 
(Kaufman) Seifert.

Kathy was raised in Russell, KS, and graduated as Salutatorian of the
 Russell High School class of 1967.&nbsp; She attended Bethany College and 
The University of Kansas, where she graduated with degrees in Journalism
 and Public Relations.&nbsp; She worked for KINA and KSAL radio stations in 
Salina.

Kathy was an avid bowler, participating in many state and national 
bowling tournaments and was inducted into the Salina Bowling Association
 Hall of Fame in 1995.

Kathy is survived by her husband, Dennis Bean; sisters, Annielaurie 
Seifert (Bill Modrzynski) of Lawrence, KS, Jeanine Seifert Arrighi (John
 Steitz) of St. Louis, MO, Dinah Seifert Heidrick (Steve) of Beloit, KS,
 and Tammy Seifert Albertson (Mark) of Petaluma, CA; sister-in-law, 
Karen Steffen, Junction City, KS; and several nieces and nephews.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents. Cremation services were provided by Ryan Mortuary and Crematory in Salina.

A celebration of life will be at The Alley (bowling alley), 115 East 
Ash Street, Salina, on Monday, February 13, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. until 
12:30 p.m.&nbsp; Her sisters and other family members will be there to meet 
and greet.

Memorials may be sent to Ryan Mortuary and Crematory, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, KS 67401-2686, toward final expenses.

<figure>
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 </figure>Kathleen Kay “Kathy” (Seifert) Bean, 73, of Solomon, KS, died 
Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; She was 
born May 30, 1949, in Ellsworth, KS, to Clinton “Butch” and Ella Mae 
(Kaufman) Seifert.Kathy was raised in Russell, KS, and graduated as Salutatorian of the
 Russell High School class of 1967.&nbsp; She attended Bethany College and 
The University of Kansas, where she graduated with degrees in Journalism
 and Public Relations.&nbsp; She worked for KINA and KSAL radio stations in 
Salina.Kathy was an avid bowler, participating in many state and national 
bowling tournaments and was inducted into the Salina Bowling Association
 Hall of Fame in 1995.Kathy is survived by her husband, Dennis Bean; sisters, Annielaurie 
Seifert (Bill Modrzynski) of Lawrence, KS, Jeanine Seifert Arrighi (John
 Steitz) of St. Louis, MO, Dinah Seifert Heidrick (Steve) of Beloit, KS,
 and Tammy Seifert Albertson (Mark) of Petaluma, CA; sister-in-law, 
Karen Steffen, Junction City, KS; and several nieces and nephews.Kathy was preceded in death by her parents. Cremation services were provided by Ryan Mortuary and Crematory in Salina.A celebration of life will be at The Alley (bowling alley), 115 East 
Ash Street, Salina, on Monday, February 13, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. until 
12:30 p.m.&nbsp; Her sisters and other family members will be there to meet 
and greet.Memorials may be sent to Ryan Mortuary and Crematory, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, KS 67401-2686, toward final expenses.

Kathleen Kay 'Kathy' (Seifert) Bean

Kathleen Kay 'Kathy' (Seifert) Bean, Solomon

<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Kathleen-Bean">https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Kathleen-Bean</a>

Kathy was raised in Russell, KS, and graduated as Salutatorian of the
 Russell High School class of 1967. She attended Bethany College and 
The University of Kansas, where she graduated with degrees in Journalism
 and Public Relations.&nbsp; She worked for KINA and KSAL radio stations in 
Salina.

A celebration of life will be at The Alley (bowling alley), 115 East Ash Street, Salina, on Monday, February 13, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.  Her sisters and other family members will be there to meet and greet.

To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Kathleen-Bean/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Kathleen-Bean/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Kathleen Kay (Seifert) Bean, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Kathleen-Bean/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

<h2>Kathleen Kay 'Kathy' (Seifert) Bean, Solomon</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Kathleen-Bean">https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Kathleen-Bean</a>November 29, 2022 - May 30, 1949&nbsp;Kathleen Kay “Kathy” (Seifert) Bean, 73, of Solomon, KS, died 
Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; She was 
born May 30, 1949, in Ellsworth, KS, to Clinton “Butch” and Ella Mae 
(Kaufman) Seifert.Kathy was raised in Russell, KS, and graduated as Salutatorian of the
 Russell High School class of 1967. She attended Bethany College and 
The University of Kansas, where she graduated with degrees in Journalism
 and Public Relations.&nbsp; She worked for KINA and KSAL radio stations in 
Salina.Kathy was an avid bowler, participating in many state and national 
bowling tournaments and was inducted into the Salina Bowling Association
 Hall of Fame in 1995.Kathy is survived by her husband, Dennis Bean; sisters, Annielaurie 
Seifert (Bill Modrzynski) of Lawrence, KS, Jeanine Seifert Arrighi (John
 Steitz) of St. Louis, MO, Dinah Seifert Heidrick (Steve) of Beloit, KS,
 and Tammy Seifert Albertson (Mark) of Petaluma, CA; sister-in-law, 
Karen Steffen, Junction City, KS; and several nieces and nephews.Kathy was preceded in death by her parents. Cremation services were provided by Ryan Mortuary and Crematory in Salina.Memorials may be sent to Ryan Mortuary and Crematory, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, KS 67401-2686, toward final expenses.A celebration of life will be at The Alley (bowling alley), 115 East Ash Street, Salina, on Monday, February 13, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Her sisters and other family members will be there to meet and greet.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Kathleen-Bean/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Kathleen-Bean/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Kathleen Kay (Seifert) Bean, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Kathleen-Bean/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

On February 7, 2023, Betty Lou Elder, PhD., RN, 69, beloved Daughter, 
Sister, and Aunt peacefully passed away after a short stay at Stormont 
Vail Hospital, Topeka, KS. 

Betty entered this world on September 13, 
1953, born to Orin W. Elder and Mary Lou (Dick) Elder in Red Cloud, 
Nebraska. Although preceded in death by her father, Betty enjoyed 
sharing the same birthday with her father. Also preceding her in death 
was her brother, William (Bill) Elder and nephew Hayden Elder. 
Betty is survived by her mother, Mary Lou Elder, her sister Carol Morris
 (Robert) of Hastings, Nebraska, and loving brother Robert Elder (Lori),
 Olathe, Kansas and her beloved Nieces, Torri Morris Colboch, Kim Seward
 and Nephews Jacob Elder, Garrett Elder and John Elder. 
Betty graduated from Smith Center High School, Smith Center, KS, class 
of 1971. After graduating from high school she pursued a Bachelor of 
Arts degree in Elementary Education from Kansas State University and 
Wichita State University. Betty earned many degrees over her lifetime 
including two PhDs, one in Genetics from Texas A&amp;M University and a
 PhD in Curriculum &amp; Instruction-Science Education from the 
University of Nebraska. 
Betty enjoyed a long and illustrious teaching career beginning in 1974 
as a 2nd grade teacher in Lakin, KS, and in 1976 as a 1st grade teacher 
in Beloit, KS. As an adventure she left Kansas to take a position as a 
park ranger in Yellowstone National Park and even was part of the forest
 fire team. She returned to the area and began her post-secondary 
teaching career at Fort Hays State University and at Texas A&amp;M 
University. She was an instructor at multiple colleges, Central 
Community College in Grand Island, NE, Johnson County Community College 
in Overland Park, KS and Bryan School of Nursing in Lincoln, NE. She 
joined Wichita State University teaching multiple courses for many years
 in the Nursing Department where she completed her teaching career 
retiring as an Associate Professor of Nursing in 2019. 
Betty’s career was important to her, however; her family was more 
important. She shared many wonderful occasions with nieces and nephews 
including traveling, camping, boating and tubing. She treated them all 
as if they were her own children. After moving to Topeka with her 
mother and father, she became a fulltime caregiver to both of her 
parents. In Topeka she received and cherished the love, support, and 
companionship from her niece, Torri. 
Betty enjoyed traveling, kayaking, and quilting. She was an avid Kansas
 State football fan and loved attending their bowl games, including the 
last one against Alabama in the Sugar Bowl on December 31, 2022. 
Visitation, Monday, February 13, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at 
Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca St., Wichita, KS 67213, with 
service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Seltzer Springs 
Cemetery, Wichita, KS. 
Those who wish to remember Betty in a special way may make gifts in her 
memory to Wichita State University School of Nursing&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>On February 7, 2023, Betty Lou Elder, PhD., RN, 69, beloved Daughter, 
Sister, and Aunt peacefully passed away after a short stay at Stormont 
Vail Hospital, Topeka, KS. Betty entered this world on September 13, 
1953, born to Orin W. Elder and Mary Lou (Dick) Elder in Red Cloud, 
Nebraska. Although preceded in death by her father, Betty enjoyed 
sharing the same birthday with her father. Also preceding her in death 
was her brother, William (Bill) Elder and nephew Hayden Elder. 
Betty is survived by her mother, Mary Lou Elder, her sister Carol Morris
 (Robert) of Hastings, Nebraska, and loving brother Robert Elder (Lori),
 Olathe, Kansas and her beloved Nieces, Torri Morris Colboch, Kim Seward
 and Nephews Jacob Elder, Garrett Elder and John Elder. 
Betty graduated from Smith Center High School, Smith Center, KS, class 
of 1971. After graduating from high school she pursued a Bachelor of 
Arts degree in Elementary Education from Kansas State University and 
Wichita State University. Betty earned many degrees over her lifetime 
including two PhDs, one in Genetics from Texas A&amp;M University and a
 PhD in Curriculum &amp; Instruction-Science Education from the 
University of Nebraska. 
Betty enjoyed a long and illustrious teaching career beginning in 1974 
as a 2nd grade teacher in Lakin, KS, and in 1976 as a 1st grade teacher 
in Beloit, KS. As an adventure she left Kansas to take a position as a 
park ranger in Yellowstone National Park and even was part of the forest
 fire team. She returned to the area and began her post-secondary 
teaching career at Fort Hays State University and at Texas A&amp;M 
University. She was an instructor at multiple colleges, Central 
Community College in Grand Island, NE, Johnson County Community College 
in Overland Park, KS and Bryan School of Nursing in Lincoln, NE. She 
joined Wichita State University teaching multiple courses for many years
 in the Nursing Department where she completed her teaching career 
retiring as an Associate Professor of Nursing in 2019. 
Betty’s career was important to her, however; her family was more 
important. She shared many wonderful occasions with nieces and nephews 
including traveling, camping, boating and tubing. She treated them all 
as if they were her own children. After moving to Topeka with her 
mother and father, she became a fulltime caregiver to both of her 
parents. In Topeka she received and cherished the love, support, and 
companionship from her niece, Torri. 
Betty enjoyed traveling, kayaking, and quilting. She was an avid Kansas
 State football fan and loved attending their bowl games, including the 
last one against Alabama in the Sugar Bowl on December 31, 2022. 
Visitation, Monday, February 13, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at 
Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca St., Wichita, KS 67213, with 
service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Seltzer Springs 
Cemetery, Wichita, KS. 
Those who wish to remember Betty in a special way may make gifts in her 
memory to Wichita State University School of Nursing&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Betty Lou Elder, PhD., RN

Kenneth Ray Brichacek, Salina, Kansas, died at home with his 
family at his side on February 9, 2023, at the age of 84.  He was born on
 July 24, 1938, in Sylvan Grove, Kansas, to Fred Stanley and Evelyn Marie
 (Barta) Brichacek.  He was married on June 21, 1964, to Anita Louise 
(Ulrich) at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Sylvan Grove, Kansas.  She 
survives of the home.

Kenneth was a collector of 
antiques and enjoyed going to auctions and flea markets.  He also 
enjoyed going to his granddaughters sporting events.

He
 is survived by his wife, Anita of Salina; daughter, Teresa (Gary) 
Stuart of Abilene; granddaughter, Madelyn Stuart of Abilene; nephew, 
Troy Bunch of Salina.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary Jo Bunch.

A
 funeral service will be held Monday, February 13, 2023, at 2:00 PM, at 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Wilson.  Burial will follow at the 
Wilson City Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Cancer
 Center of Kansas – Salina and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral 
Home, 723 N. First Stockton, KS 67669.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Kenneth Ray Brichacek, Salina, Kansas, died at home with his 
family at his side on February 9, 2023, at the age of 84. He was born on
 July 24, 1938, in Sylvan Grove, Kansas, to Fred Stanley and Evelyn Marie
 (Barta) Brichacek. He was married on June 21, 1964, to Anita Louise 
(Ulrich) at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Sylvan Grove, Kansas. She 
survives of the home.Kenneth was a collector of 
antiques and enjoyed going to auctions and flea markets. He also 
enjoyed going to his granddaughters sporting events.He
 is survived by his wife, Anita of Salina; daughter, Teresa (Gary) 
Stuart of Abilene; granddaughter, Madelyn Stuart of Abilene; nephew, 
Troy Bunch of Salina.Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary Jo Bunch.A
 funeral service will be held Monday, February 13, 2023, at 2:00 PM, at 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Wilson. Burial will follow at the 
Wilson City Cemetery.Memorials are suggested to Cancer
 Center of Kansas – Salina and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral 
Home, 723 N. First Stockton, KS 67669.&nbsp;

Kenneth Ray Brichacek

LoAnn Carolyn Sechtem, 81, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the Russell Regional Hospital.

LoAnn was born on March 9, 1941, in rural Hoisington, Kansas, as the first child of Homer and Alvina (Karst) Eurich.&nbsp; When her father died in an explosion, LoAnn was only a year old.&nbsp; Her mother then moved LoAnn and her sister Marjorie to the family farm with Alvina’s parents, William and Lydia Karst.&nbsp; The family’s language of choice was German until Alvina met and married Calvin Templeton, a soldier from West Virginia who had been stationed at Walker Air Force Base in Kansas.&nbsp; Calvin was a model stepfather, graciously raising both girls as his own.&nbsp; The family enjoyed country living until the two girls were of school age, when the family then moved into Russell.&nbsp; The family enjoyed the birth of another sister, Diana, then later, through adoption, the girls’ cousin Alan became their baby brother.&nbsp; LoAnn was active in many school activities, including the school marching band and even a dance band, playing the coronet (trumpet).&nbsp; She participated in gymnastics, and excelled in trampoline.&nbsp; LoAnn favored business classes (shorthand, bookkeeping and typing) and graduated near the top of her class.&nbsp; After high school, she worked at the Russell State Bank and later at the accounting firm now known as Gudenkauf &amp; Malone.&nbsp; She assisted the family in the woodworking businesses and ultimately worked out of the home as a self-employed bookkeeper for local businesses.

Several years after high school, LoAnn married her high school sweetheart, Gale Sechtem, and three children (Philip, John and Julie) were born to that union.&nbsp; She was a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church in Russell.&nbsp; She enjoyed cooking, hosting large family meals, watching tennis, KU Basketball and Kansas City Chiefs football.&nbsp; Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Surviving family include her sons, Phillip Sechtem and wife Josefina “Jo” of Provo, Utah; and John Sechtem of Russell, Kansas; and daughter, Julie Sechtem of Russell, Kansas; sister, Marjorie Reinhardt of Denver, Colorado; and brother Alan Templeton of Russell, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister Diana Brown.

A celebration of LoAnn’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at the St. John Lutheran Church in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Dorrance.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at the mortuary with family greeting guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Tuesday evening.&nbsp; 

A Memorial has been established with the Russell County Food Pantry.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>LoAnn Carolyn Sechtem, 81, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the Russell Regional Hospital.LoAnn was born on March 9, 1941, in rural Hoisington, Kansas, as the first child of Homer and Alvina (Karst) Eurich.&nbsp; When her father died in an explosion, LoAnn was only a year old.&nbsp; Her mother then moved LoAnn and her sister Marjorie to the family farm with Alvina’s parents, William and Lydia Karst.&nbsp; The family’s language of choice was German until Alvina met and married Calvin Templeton, a soldier from West Virginia who had been stationed at Walker Air Force Base in Kansas.&nbsp; Calvin was a model stepfather, graciously raising both girls as his own.&nbsp; The family enjoyed country living until the two girls were of school age, when the family then moved into Russell.&nbsp; The family enjoyed the birth of another sister, Diana, then later, through adoption, the girls’ cousin Alan became their baby brother.&nbsp; LoAnn was active in many school activities, including the school marching band and even a dance band, playing the coronet (trumpet).&nbsp; She participated in gymnastics, and excelled in trampoline.&nbsp; LoAnn favored business classes (shorthand, bookkeeping and typing) and graduated near the top of her class.&nbsp; After high school, she worked at the Russell State Bank and later at the accounting firm now known as Gudenkauf &amp; Malone.&nbsp; She assisted the family in the woodworking businesses and ultimately worked out of the home as a self-employed bookkeeper for local businesses.Several years after high school, LoAnn married her high school sweetheart, Gale Sechtem, and three children (Philip, John and Julie) were born to that union.&nbsp; She was a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church in Russell.&nbsp; She enjoyed cooking, hosting large family meals, watching tennis, KU Basketball and Kansas City Chiefs football.&nbsp; Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.Surviving family include her sons, Phillip Sechtem and wife Josefina “Jo” of Provo, Utah; and John Sechtem of Russell, Kansas; and daughter, Julie Sechtem of Russell, Kansas; sister, Marjorie Reinhardt of Denver, Colorado; and brother Alan Templeton of Russell, Kansas.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister Diana Brown.A celebration of LoAnn’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at the St. John Lutheran Church in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Dorrance.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at the mortuary with family greeting guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Tuesday evening.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with the Russell County Food Pantry.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

LoAnn Carolyn Sechtem

Carol Joan Reynolds, 93, Rush Center, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, 
February 8, 2023, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing 
Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.

Carol was born December 25, 1929, in Chase, Kansas, the daughter of 
Herman and Sarah (Scott) Bayer.&nbsp; She was a resident of Rush County, 
Kansas, for 70 years, moving from Chase, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a 1946 
graduate of Chase High School, Chase, Kansas, and received her Bachelor 
of Science Degree in Education from Fort Hays Kansas State College, 
Hays, Kansas.

On February 8, 1952, she married Bill Reynolds at the Community 
Presbyterian Church, Chase, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death December 
5, 1997.

Carol was a teacher for 41 years before her retirement on July 1, 
1994.&nbsp; She began her teaching career, and taught kindergarten at USD 403
 Otis-Bison.&nbsp; Along with her 41 years as a teacher, she tutored many 
students outside of her classroom, and was active in her local teachers 
association.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas; 
NEA (National Education Association); Kansas NEA; a former member of the
 State Library of Kansas Board, and she served a three year term on the 
Kansas Reading Circle Committee.

Carol volunteered at the Walnut Valley Senior Center, and the Rush 
Center Library, both of &nbsp;Rush Center, Kansas.&nbsp; She also volunteered for 
many church boards and women’s groups.

Survivors include:&nbsp; her daughter, Debra and Lee Oelkers, Hays, 
Kansas; two granddaughters, Carolyn and Scott Payne, and Michelle and 
Dylan Quigley; five grandchildren, Katie, Anna, and Stella Payne, and 
Aubrey and Kobie Quigley; and two sisters, Esther Delimont, Lebanon, 
Kansas, and Elizabeth Bomba, San Antonio, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one brother, 
Floyd Bayer; three sisters, Elnora Bayer, Louise Carlson, and Shirley 
Schendzielos; and an infant sister.

Memorial service will be Monday, February 20, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at 
the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Scott 
Tempero officiating.&nbsp; A private family interment in the Locust Hill 
Cemetery, Rush Center, Kansas, has taken place.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the 
Rush County EMT’s, or the FHSU Education Department, Hays, Kansas.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.

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

<figure>
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 </figure>Carol Joan Reynolds, 93, Rush Center, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, 
February 8, 2023, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing 
Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.Carol was born December 25, 1929, in Chase, Kansas, the daughter of 
Herman and Sarah (Scott) Bayer.&nbsp; She was a resident of Rush County, 
Kansas, for 70 years, moving from Chase, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a 1946 
graduate of Chase High School, Chase, Kansas, and received her Bachelor 
of Science Degree in Education from Fort Hays Kansas State College, 
Hays, Kansas.On February 8, 1952, she married Bill Reynolds at the Community 
Presbyterian Church, Chase, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death December 
5, 1997.Carol was a teacher for 41 years before her retirement on July 1, 
1994.&nbsp; She began her teaching career, and taught kindergarten at USD 403
 Otis-Bison.&nbsp; Along with her 41 years as a teacher, she tutored many 
students outside of her classroom, and was active in her local teachers 
association.She was a member of the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas; 
NEA (National Education Association); Kansas NEA; a former member of the
 State Library of Kansas Board, and she served a three year term on the 
Kansas Reading Circle Committee.Carol volunteered at the Walnut Valley Senior Center, and the Rush 
Center Library, both of &nbsp;Rush Center, Kansas.&nbsp; She also volunteered for 
many church boards and women’s groups.Survivors include:&nbsp; her daughter, Debra and Lee Oelkers, Hays, 
Kansas; two granddaughters, Carolyn and Scott Payne, and Michelle and 
Dylan Quigley; five grandchildren, Katie, Anna, and Stella Payne, and 
Aubrey and Kobie Quigley; and two sisters, Esther Delimont, Lebanon, 
Kansas, and Elizabeth Bomba, San Antonio, Texas.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one brother, 
Floyd Bayer; three sisters, Elnora Bayer, Louise Carlson, and Shirley 
Schendzielos; and an infant sister.Memorial service will be Monday, February 20, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at 
the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Scott 
Tempero officiating.&nbsp; A private family interment in the Locust Hill 
Cemetery, Rush Center, Kansas, has taken place.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the 
Rush County EMT’s, or the FHSU Education Department, Hays, Kansas.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Carol Joan Reynolds

Thomas "Tom" Allen Koerner, 79, Hays, 
died February 6, 2023, at home.&nbsp; He was&nbsp; born July 11, 1943, in Hays, KS to 
Joseph and Bertha (Miller) Koerner and grew up in Hays.

He married Sheila Sheck and later 
married Judy K. Giebler on June 11, 1977, in Hays. He was a&nbsp; 1961 
graduate of St. Joseph’sMilitary Academy, joined the Air Force after 
graduation and was stationed in Korea and Okinowa during the Viet Nam 
era. He was a City Commissioner 1975-79, received his degree in Criminal
 Justice and worked at Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility as 
Staff Development Specialist. Tom worked in Pest Control, Farmers State 
Bank Loan Officer and many different jobs.

His memberships included Immaculate 
Heart of Mary Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Third Degree Knights of 
Columbus Council #6984, and the Bishop Cunningham Fourth Degree Knights 
of Columbus Assembly. His careers in law enforcement were: Sergeant with
 Staff Development at Larned Mental Health Correctional Facility, Police
 Officer with the Hays Police Dept., Sheriff’s Deputy with Ellis County 
Sheriff’s Dept.

On January 3, 2009, he was ordained a 
Permanent Deacon with the Salina Diocese and served at Immaculate of 
Heart Mary Church in Hays, KS until his retirement.

Survivors include his wife of the home,
 a son, Scott Koerner (Vicki), daughter Christine Torres (Jesse), 
daughter Wanda Sue Keefover (Mike), son Bob Herman, brother Randy 
Koerner (Wanda); Sister-in-law Nancy Leiker, 7 grandchildren; 6 
step-grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 15 step great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents
 and a daughter Terra Davis,&nbsp; brothers Myron (Skip), Joseph Koerner, 
&amp; a brothers-in-law, Fred Weber, Jr., Lee Allan Leiker, a step great
 grandson, Aiden Keefover.

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 - 8&nbsp;PM 
at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. A Daughters of Isabella rosary 
service will be at 6 PM followed by a combined St. Mary's/IHMC 
Council&nbsp;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 www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

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 </figure>Thomas "Tom" Allen Koerner, 79, Hays, 
died February 6, 2023, at home.&nbsp; He was&nbsp; born July 11, 1943, in Hays, KS to 
Joseph and Bertha (Miller) Koerner and grew up in Hays.He married Sheila Sheck and later 
married Judy K. Giebler on June 11, 1977, in Hays. He was a&nbsp; 1961 
graduate of St. Joseph’sMilitary Academy, joined the Air Force after 
graduation and was stationed in Korea and Okinowa during the Viet Nam 
era. He was a City Commissioner 1975-79, received his degree in Criminal
 Justice and worked at Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility as 
Staff Development Specialist. Tom worked in Pest Control, Farmers State 
Bank Loan Officer and many different jobs.His memberships included Immaculate 
Heart of Mary Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Third Degree Knights of 
Columbus Council #6984, and the Bishop Cunningham Fourth Degree Knights 
of Columbus Assembly. His careers in law enforcement were: Sergeant with
 Staff Development at Larned Mental Health Correctional Facility, Police
 Officer with the Hays Police Dept., Sheriff’s Deputy with Ellis County 
Sheriff’s Dept.On January 3, 2009, he was ordained a 
Permanent Deacon with the Salina Diocese and served at Immaculate of 
Heart Mary Church in Hays, KS until his retirement.Survivors include his wife of the home,
 a son, Scott Koerner (Vicki), daughter Christine Torres (Jesse), 
daughter Wanda Sue Keefover (Mike), son Bob Herman, brother Randy 
Koerner (Wanda); Sister-in-law Nancy Leiker, 7 grandchildren; 6 
step-grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 15 step great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents
 and a daughter Terra Davis,&nbsp; brothers Myron (Skip), Joseph Koerner, 
&amp; a brothers-in-law, Fred Weber, Jr., Lee Allan Leiker, a step great
 grandson, Aiden Keefover.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 - 8&nbsp;PM 
at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. A Daughters of Isabella rosary 
service will be at 6 PM followed by a combined St. Mary's/IHMC 
Council&nbsp;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 www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Thomas 'Tom' Allen Koerner

Maurice “Joe” Farrell, 86, resident of Hill City, Kansas, passed away February 6, 2023, at the Graham County Hospital.

Joe
 was born May 25, 1936, in Rural Graham County on the family farm south 
of Hill City to James and Eunice (Herbert) Farrell. Being raised on a 
farm, Joe had a love for animals. He told his grandchildren numerous 
stories about the family’s dog, Gyp, and their Shetland pony Cricket. 
Joe attended IXL School (I Excel), which his grandparents had helped 
establish, located one mile south of the family farm through the eighth 
grade. Joe always told his children and grandchildren that getting to 
and from school was a one mile walk or run for him and his siblings. 
When Joe was in the eighth grade, his school was invited to Hill City to
 participate in a county track meet. He won a second-place ribbon in the
 100-yard dash. This inspired him to go out  for track at the Hill City 
Memorial High School where he held the high school track record in the 
mile for several years after he started teaching. During his time as a 
high school student, he participated in FFA, football, basketball, and 
track. He graduated in 1954.

Joe’s love for the farm 
and his admiration for his Vo-Ag teacher inspired him to become a Vo-Ag 
teacher himself. He started his college education at Fort Hays State 
College and then transferred to Kansas State College of Agriculture and 
Applied Science, earning a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Education 
in 1958. Joe also obtained his master’s degree from Kansas State 
University in 1973.

Joe married Ellen Engel in Ellis, 
Kansas, in 1959. Their family was completed with the arrival of their 
three children: MaDonna, Chris and Brian. Along with his work, he found 
time to educate his children on many of life’s enjoyments such as 
attending church and sporting events, going to the farm, boating, taking
 vacations and spending time with extended family.

Joe worked 
very hard as an educator for forty years. He lived and loved his work. 
Blending traditional concepts and new ideas into a firm philosophy 
provided the best education possible for his students. He received 
recognition from national, state, and local organizations too numerous 
to mention. His contribution to education is expanded through the lives 
of many students creating a legend in our community. After retiring from
 teaching in 2008, Joe helped his brother Robert with the farming 
operation. Ten years later they both went into full retirement enjoying 
sibling trips, family vacations, K-State sporting events, and golfing. 
Joe spent his life serving the Catholic Church. He was a 4th degree 
member of the Knights of Columbus.  During his retirement years, he sat 
on the Dawson Place and the Graham County Historical Society boards. 
Serving his church and community provided him much pleasure and 
satisfaction. Joe loved being a grandpa and great grandpa to his 15 
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Preceding Joe
 in death were his parents; brother John Farrell; sister Annie Riemann; 
grandson Grant Farrell; brothers-in law: Maurice Riemann, Ed Steichen,
 Eugene (Melba) Engel and Dwight Lowman; sisters-in-law, Betty (Bud) 
Weigel and Shirley Engel; and two special great aunts, Katherine Farrell
 and Mary Hinkhouse.

Joe is survived by his wife 
Ellen Farrell, Hill City; his children: MaDonna (Craig) Reiter, Beloit, 
Chris Farrell, Highlands Ranch, Colorado and Brian (Dena) Farrell, 
McPherson; Also surviving are MaDonna’s family: step grandchildren 
Loren and Bonnie Reiter and their children Triston and Hudson; Nick and 
Laura Reiter and daughter Rosemary; Adele and Josh Reiter-Nordin and 
children Penny and Silas; grandson Dustin Reiter and Aimee Wentworth and
 great granddaughter Ivy; Chris’s family: granddaughter Larissa and 
Ryan Prather and great grandson Jax; grandchildren: Josey Farrell, 
Olivia Farrell and Tommy Farrell; Brian’s family: granddaughter Kelsee 
and Donny Hildebrand and great granddaughters Emmalynn and Quinnlynn; 
step grandson Brandon and Karley Gaede and children Axel, Otto and 
expected granddaughter; step grandson Steven and Hannah Gaede; step 
grandson Lane Lippelmann; granddaughter Caitlin Farrell; and step 
granddaughter LaKynn Lippelmann, and deceased grandson Grant Farrell.

Joe
 is also survived by his siblings:  Robert (Donna) Farrell, Hill City; 
Agnes Steichen, Waunakee, Wisconsin; Sister Rosemary Farrell, Silver 
City, New Mexico; Marlene (Ron) Dockins, Casper, Wyoming; Larry (Anita) 
Farrell, Olpe, Joan (Mike) Dolan, Topeka; sisters-in-law:  Laureen 
Farrell and Edna Lowman; brothers-in-law LeRoy Engel and Joe (Sherri) 
Engel; and all his very special nieces and nephews.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Joe-Farrell?obId=27223754#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Maurice “Joe” Farrell, 86, resident of Hill City, Kansas, passed away February 6, 2023, at the Graham County Hospital.Joe
 was born May 25, 1936, in Rural Graham County on the family farm south 
of Hill City to James and Eunice (Herbert) Farrell. Being raised on a 
farm, Joe had a love for animals. He told his grandchildren numerous 
stories about the family’s dog, Gyp, and their Shetland pony Cricket. 
Joe attended IXL School (I Excel), which his grandparents had helped 
establish, located one mile south of the family farm through the eighth 
grade. Joe always told his children and grandchildren that getting to 
and from school was a one mile walk or run for him and his siblings. 
When Joe was in the eighth grade, his school was invited to Hill City to
 participate in a county track meet. He won a second-place ribbon in the
 100-yard dash. This inspired him to go out for track at the Hill City 
Memorial High School where he held the high school track record in the 
mile for several years after he started teaching. During his time as a 
high school student, he participated in FFA, football, basketball, and 
track. He graduated in 1954.Joe’s love for the farm 
and his admiration for his Vo-Ag teacher inspired him to become a Vo-Ag 
teacher himself. He started his college education at Fort Hays State 
College and then transferred to Kansas State College of Agriculture and 
Applied Science, earning a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Education 
in 1958. Joe also obtained his master’s degree from Kansas State 
University in 1973.Joe married Ellen Engel in Ellis, 
Kansas, in 1959. Their family was completed with the arrival of their 
three children: MaDonna, Chris and Brian. Along with his work, he found 
time to educate his children on many of life’s enjoyments such as 
attending church and sporting events, going to the farm, boating, taking
 vacations and spending time with extended family. Joe worked 
very hard as an educator for forty years. He lived and loved his work. 
Blending traditional concepts and new ideas into a firm philosophy 
provided the best education possible for his students. He received 
recognition from national, state, and local organizations too numerous 
to mention. His contribution to education is expanded through the lives 
of many students creating a legend in our community. After retiring from
 teaching in 2008, Joe helped his brother Robert with the farming 
operation. Ten years later they both went into full retirement enjoying 
sibling trips, family vacations, K-State sporting events, and golfing. 
Joe spent his life serving the Catholic Church. He was a 4th degree 
member of the Knights of Columbus. During his retirement years, he sat 
on the Dawson Place and the Graham County Historical Society boards. 
Serving his church and community provided him much pleasure and 
satisfaction. Joe loved being a grandpa and great grandpa to his 15 
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.Preceding Joe
 in death were his parents; brother John Farrell; sister Annie Riemann; 
grandson Grant Farrell; brothers-in law: Maurice Riemann, Ed Steichen,
 Eugene (Melba) Engel and Dwight Lowman; sisters-in-law, Betty (Bud) 
Weigel and Shirley Engel; and two special great aunts, Katherine Farrell
 and Mary Hinkhouse. Joe is survived by his wife 
Ellen Farrell, Hill City; his children: MaDonna (Craig) Reiter, Beloit, 
Chris Farrell, Highlands Ranch, Colorado and Brian (Dena) Farrell, 
McPherson; Also surviving are MaDonna’s family: step grandchildren 
Loren and Bonnie Reiter and their children Triston and Hudson; Nick and 
Laura Reiter and daughter Rosemary; Adele and Josh Reiter-Nordin and 
children Penny and Silas; grandson Dustin Reiter and Aimee Wentworth and
 great granddaughter Ivy; Chris’s family: granddaughter Larissa and 
Ryan Prather and great grandson Jax; grandchildren: Josey Farrell, 
Olivia Farrell and Tommy Farrell; Brian’s family: granddaughter Kelsee 
and Donny Hildebrand and great granddaughters Emmalynn and Quinnlynn; 
step grandson Brandon and Karley Gaede and children Axel, Otto and 
expected granddaughter; step grandson Steven and Hannah Gaede; step 
grandson Lane Lippelmann; granddaughter Caitlin Farrell; and step 
granddaughter LaKynn Lippelmann, and deceased grandson Grant Farrell. Joe
 is also survived by his siblings: Robert (Donna) Farrell, Hill City; 
Agnes Steichen, Waunakee, Wisconsin; Sister Rosemary Farrell, Silver 
City, New Mexico; Marlene (Ron) Dockins, Casper, Wyoming; Larry (Anita) 
Farrell, Olpe, Joan (Mike) Dolan, Topeka; sisters-in-law: Laureen 
Farrell and Edna Lowman; brothers-in-law LeRoy Engel and Joe (Sherri) 
Engel; and all his very special nieces and nephews.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Joe-Farrell?obId=27223754#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Maurice 'Joe' Farrell

Eugene “Gene” J. Urban, 92, passed away February 5, 2023, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend. He was born September 23, 1930, in Loretta, 
Kan., to Leo and Veronica (Stremel) Urban. In 1950, Gene’s parents moved
 the family to Norton. Gene enlisted in the United States Army, where he
 served as a Sergeant during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in 
Seoul and Germany, and received two Battle Stars.

After Gene got out of the service, he married Alice Tuzicka February 
16, 1954, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Loretta. Then in 1966, Gene 
and Alice moved to Albert, where Gene worked for Home Appliance, and 
later owned Gene’s Repair. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish, 
American Legion, and the NRA. He was a Model A enthusiast, enjoyed 
hunting, and was an avid gun and clock collector. &nbsp;

Survivors include, his wife, Alice Urban of the home; a daughter, 
Kathy J. Jordan and husband Michael of Hutchinson; a son, Douglas L. 
Urban and wife Charlene of Stilwell; a brother, Larry Urban of Norton; a
 sister, Eileen Jaeger of Tyndall, SD; and several nieces and nephews. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Vernon Urban 
(Gerry) and Marvin Urban (Mary); two sisters, Clarice Engle (Clem) and 
Marlene Urban; and a brother in law, George Jaeger.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.&nbsp; Memorial 
service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 
Bryant Funeral Home, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding, with 
Gentiva Hospice veteran honors. Inurnment will be at St. Ann Cemetery in
 Olmitz, with Military Rites conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. 


Memorials have been designated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,
 Alzheimer’s Association or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Eugene “Gene” J. Urban, 92, passed away February 5, 2023, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend. He was born September 23, 1930, in Loretta, 
Kan., to Leo and Veronica (Stremel) Urban. In 1950, Gene’s parents moved
 the family to Norton. Gene enlisted in the United States Army, where he
 served as a Sergeant during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in 
Seoul and Germany, and received two Battle Stars.After Gene got out of the service, he married Alice Tuzicka February 
16, 1954, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Loretta. Then in 1966, Gene 
and Alice moved to Albert, where Gene worked for Home Appliance, and 
later owned Gene’s Repair. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish, 
American Legion, and the NRA. He was a Model A enthusiast, enjoyed 
hunting, and was an avid gun and clock collector. &nbsp;Survivors include, his wife, Alice Urban of the home; a daughter, 
Kathy J. Jordan and husband Michael of Hutchinson; a son, Douglas L. 
Urban and wife Charlene of Stilwell; a brother, Larry Urban of Norton; a
 sister, Eileen Jaeger of Tyndall, SD; and several nieces and nephews. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Vernon Urban 
(Gerry) and Marvin Urban (Mary); two sisters, Clarice Engle (Clem) and 
Marlene Urban; and a brother in law, George Jaeger.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.&nbsp; Memorial 
service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 
Bryant Funeral Home, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding, with 
Gentiva Hospice veteran honors. Inurnment will be at St. Ann Cemetery in
 Olmitz, with Military Rites conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. 
Memorials have been designated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,
 Alzheimer’s Association or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

Eugene 'Gene' J. Urban

Alan V. Ochs, 68, passed away February 9, 2023, at Hodgeman County 
Health Center, Jetmore, after a long, courageous battle with metastatic 
prostate cancer.

He was born October 18, 1954, in Dodge City, the son of Vernon and 
Nola (Hill) Ochs.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, he was a diligent, 
hard-working farmer, raising wheat, milo, corn and soybeans.

He was a charter member of Grace Community Church, a past COOP Board 
Member and was a past elder board member at the First Baptist Church, 
all of Dodge City. He graduated from DCCC with an associate’s degree in 
1975 and later attended Fort Hays State University, studying diesel 
mechanics. He was a Hodgeman County Commissioner, where he served one 
term and had just been re-elected to a 2nd term. He was a 
member of AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association). Alan earned his
 private pilot’s license in 2001 and his instrument rating followed.&nbsp; He
 also took pride in restoring his 1969 Chevelle and loved spending time 
with his children and teaching his grandchildren things about the farm.

On October 30, 1976, Alan married his high school sweetheart, Julie A. (Crabill) in Jetmore.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include: his three children, Alexandra (Bobby) 
Rainbolt and their children, Hope, Bridger and Brooks, Fort Collins, CO,
 Colby Ochs, Dallas, TX, and Jessilyn (Spensor) Askren and baby girl 
coming in March, Laramie, WY; brother, Loren (Kay) Ochs, Jetmore; 
sisters-in-law, Karen Ochs, Wichita, and Joyce Ochs, Jetmore, and 
numerous nieces and nephews.

Alan was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Charles and Marion Ochs.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 
Grace Community Church, 500 Ross Blvd, Dodge City, KS 67801 with Rev. 
Kirk Larson presiding. Family suggests casual dress.&nbsp; Visitation will be
 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore.&nbsp; 
Private family burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Alan Ochs Memorial 
Fund in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663, Jetmore, KS 67854.

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 </figure>Alan V. Ochs, 68, passed away February 9, 2023, at Hodgeman County 
Health Center, Jetmore, after a long, courageous battle with metastatic 
prostate cancer.He was born October 18, 1954, in Dodge City, the son of Vernon and 
Nola (Hill) Ochs.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, he was a diligent, 
hard-working farmer, raising wheat, milo, corn and soybeans.He was a charter member of Grace Community Church, a past COOP Board 
Member and was a past elder board member at the First Baptist Church, 
all of Dodge City. He graduated from DCCC with an associate’s degree in 
1975 and later attended Fort Hays State University, studying diesel 
mechanics. He was a Hodgeman County Commissioner, where he served one 
term and had just been re-elected to a 2nd term. He was a 
member of AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association). Alan earned his
 private pilot’s license in 2001 and his instrument rating followed.&nbsp; He
 also took pride in restoring his 1969 Chevelle and loved spending time 
with his children and teaching his grandchildren things about the farm.On October 30, 1976, Alan married his high school sweetheart, Julie A. (Crabill) in Jetmore.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include: his three children, Alexandra (Bobby) 
Rainbolt and their children, Hope, Bridger and Brooks, Fort Collins, CO,
 Colby Ochs, Dallas, TX, and Jessilyn (Spensor) Askren and baby girl 
coming in March, Laramie, WY; brother, Loren (Kay) Ochs, Jetmore; 
sisters-in-law, Karen Ochs, Wichita, and Joyce Ochs, Jetmore, and 
numerous nieces and nephews.Alan was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Charles and Marion Ochs.Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 
Grace Community Church, 500 Ross Blvd, Dodge City, KS 67801 with Rev. 
Kirk Larson presiding. Family suggests casual dress.&nbsp; Visitation will be
 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore.&nbsp; 
Private family burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Alan Ochs Memorial 
Fund in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663, Jetmore, KS 67854.

Alan V. Ochs

Frederick Paul Cure, 70,&nbsp; died Feb. 6, 2023, at the Hilltop Manor, Cunningham.

He
 was born June 7, 1952, at Larned, Kansas, the son of Paul E. and Wilma 
Rosetta Johnston Cure.&nbsp; A Cunningham resident since 2020, previously of 
Rozel, he was a retired farmer and truck driver.

Survivors include
 sisters Judith Marie (Cure) Davis, Dinah Adele (Steven) (Cure) King, 
Rosemary (Cure) Webster (Larry Pierce), Patricia&nbsp; Lynn (Cure) Collins 
and Donna Faye (Cure) Tittel; former wife Linda Myers; and numerous 
nieces and nephews.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by a sister Pamela Kay and
 infant twin brothers Gerald and Gerard.

Funeral services will be 
11:00 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at the Livingston Funeral Home, 
Kingman.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service
 time at the funeral home.&nbsp; Family graveside services will be held at a 
later date.

Memorials may be made with Rivercross Hospice or Hilltop Manor, both in care of Livingston Funeral Home.

Frederick Paul Cure, 70,&nbsp; died Feb. 6, 2023, at the Hilltop Manor, Cunningham.He
 was born June 7, 1952, at Larned, Kansas, the son of Paul E. and Wilma 
Rosetta Johnston Cure.&nbsp; A Cunningham resident since 2020, previously of 
Rozel, he was a retired farmer and truck driver.Survivors include
 sisters Judith Marie (Cure) Davis, Dinah Adele (Steven) (Cure) King, 
Rosemary (Cure) Webster (Larry Pierce), Patricia&nbsp; Lynn (Cure) Collins 
and Donna Faye (Cure) Tittel; former wife Linda Myers; and numerous 
nieces and nephews.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by a sister Pamela Kay and
 infant twin brothers Gerald and Gerard.Funeral services will be 
11:00 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at the Livingston Funeral Home, 
Kingman.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service
 time at the funeral home.&nbsp; Family graveside services will be held at a 
later date.Memorials may be made with Rivercross Hospice or Hilltop Manor, both in care of Livingston Funeral Home.

Frederick Paul Cure

Linda Lee Lakes, 79, of Salina, Kan., passed away Sunday, December 
18, 2022. She was born on March 24, 1943, in Pontiac, Mich., to Rufus 
and Nadean (Underwood) Jamison, and raised on the family farm near 
Quinter, Kan.

Linda had a long career in education, beginning as an English teacher
 in Atwood, before transitioning to special education in the Colby and 
Salina school districts. She retired as Director of the Salina Special 
Education Cooperative. Linda loved family gatherings, entertaining, and 
traveling. She, and husband, Glen, were fortunate to establish very dear
 and close friendships while in Salina.

Survivors include her husband, Dr. Glen Lakes, of the home; children,
 Lee Eisenbise (Charolette), El Dorado, Kan., Melissa Norton (Brian), 
Woodland, Calif., and Rick Lakes, Brainerd, Minn.; grandchildren, 
Brandon Norton, Woodland, Calif., Allison Norton, Spokane, Wash., and 
Ryan Jones (Kelsey), Douglas, Kan.; and great-grandchildren, Collin and 
Landon Jones.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and stepfather, John Warren Jacks.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, March 11, 
2023, at 10:30 a.m., at Unitarian Universalist Church, 901 Beatrice St, 
Salina, KS 67401.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salina Food Bank or 
the Greater Salina Community Foundation for the Women Helping Women 
Fund, both care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

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 </figure>Linda Lee Lakes, 79, of Salina, Kan., passed away Sunday, December 
18, 2022. She was born on March 24, 1943, in Pontiac, Mich., to Rufus 
and Nadean (Underwood) Jamison, and raised on the family farm near 
Quinter, Kan.Linda had a long career in education, beginning as an English teacher
 in Atwood, before transitioning to special education in the Colby and 
Salina school districts. She retired as Director of the Salina Special 
Education Cooperative. Linda loved family gatherings, entertaining, and 
traveling. She, and husband, Glen, were fortunate to establish very dear
 and close friendships while in Salina.Survivors include her husband, Dr. Glen Lakes, of the home; children,
 Lee Eisenbise (Charolette), El Dorado, Kan., Melissa Norton (Brian), 
Woodland, Calif., and Rick Lakes, Brainerd, Minn.; grandchildren, 
Brandon Norton, Woodland, Calif., Allison Norton, Spokane, Wash., and 
Ryan Jones (Kelsey), Douglas, Kan.; and great-grandchildren, Collin and 
Landon Jones.She was preceded in death by her parents, and stepfather, John Warren Jacks.A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, March 11, 
2023, at 10:30 a.m., at Unitarian Universalist Church, 901 Beatrice St, 
Salina, KS 67401.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salina Food Bank or 
the Greater Salina Community Foundation for the Women Helping Women 
Fund, both care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Linda Lee Lakes

Shirley Bodmer was born Shirley Ann Sarver in Salina, Kansas, on May 1, 1930, and passed away peacefully surrounded by
 her three sons and their wives on February 7, 2023 in Boise, Idaho. 
 Upon graduating high school in her hometown of Natoma, Kansas, in 1948,
 Shirley attended Kansas State College and graduated in 1952.&nbsp;During 
college she belonged to the Delta Delta Delta sorority where she served 
as president. She was also a member of Mortar Board, a senior women's 
honorary society. She married Bernard A Bodmer on June 8, 1952, and
 moved to Kansas City, Kansas, where Bernard was attending Kansas 
University Medical School. While Bernard was finishing his medical 
degree, their first son, Craig, was born. When Bernard graduated medical
 school in 1955 the small family moved to Sacramento, California, for 
Bernard's medical internship. Son Ken was born during that year. Upon 
completion of his internship Bernard served in the United States Air 
Force in Sherman, Texas, where son Scott was born in 1958.&nbsp;

Following
 his service, Bernard bought a medical practice in Gooding, Idaho. 
During the next nine years, Shirley created a home for the family, 
raised her three boys, and built friendships in Gooding that lasted the 
rest of her life. Bernard brought the family to Denver, Colorado, 
in 1967 to pursue a residency in radiology, and upon completion in three
 years, the family moved to Boise, Idaho. Shirley's life in Boise 
was filled with family, friends, and service to the community. She 
served as President of the Ada County Medical Auxiliary and served on 
the Idaho Medical Auxiliary Board. She was active in the Cathedral of 
the Rockies serving as president of the United Methodist Women, and on 
the board of trustees for two terms. She also served as president of her
 PEO Chapters along the way. She was a member of PEO for 60 years until 
the end of her life. Bernard and Shirley moved to Twin Falls, 
Idaho, and spent seven years as Bernard finished his career. Shirley 
again formed many friendships and continued her community service on the
 boards of the Library Foundation and the Arts Council. Upon 
retirement the couple moved to Palm Desert, California, and spent their 
first 10 years of retirement building and enjoying many friendships, 
returning to Boise in 2005. Shirley's life in Boise was filled with 
bridge, reading, gardening and entertaining friends. Shirley is 
survived by her sister Mary Brown of Hays, Kansas, her three sons, Craig
 (Kari), Ken (Shellee), Scott and Scott's two sons, Mitch (Hattie) and 
Luke. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, 
February 13, in the Cana Chapel at the Cathedral of the Rockies in Boise
 at 717 N 11th St. #4, Boise, ID 83702. A PEO Star Scholarship has been established in Shirley's name. Memorial donations can be made to: PEO Foundation, 3700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312.

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 </figure>Shirley Bodmer was born Shirley Ann Sarver in Salina, Kansas, on May 1, 1930, and passed away peacefully surrounded by
 her three sons and their wives on February 7, 2023 in Boise, Idaho. 
 Upon graduating high school in her hometown of Natoma, Kansas, in 1948,
 Shirley attended Kansas State College and graduated in 1952.&nbsp;During 
college she belonged to the Delta Delta Delta sorority where she served 
as president. She was also a member of Mortar Board, a senior women's 
honorary society. She married Bernard A Bodmer on June 8, 1952, and
 moved to Kansas City, Kansas, where Bernard was attending Kansas 
University Medical School. While Bernard was finishing his medical 
degree, their first son, Craig, was born. When Bernard graduated medical
 school in 1955 the small family moved to Sacramento, California, for 
Bernard's medical internship. Son Ken was born during that year. Upon 
completion of his internship Bernard served in the United States Air 
Force in Sherman, Texas, where son Scott was born in 1958.&nbsp;Following
 his service, Bernard bought a medical practice in Gooding, Idaho. 
During the next nine years, Shirley created a home for the family, 
raised her three boys, and built friendships in Gooding that lasted the 
rest of her life. Bernard brought the family to Denver, Colorado, 
in 1967 to pursue a residency in radiology, and upon completion in three
 years, the family moved to Boise, Idaho. Shirley's life in Boise 
was filled with family, friends, and service to the community. She 
served as President of the Ada County Medical Auxiliary and served on 
the Idaho Medical Auxiliary Board. She was active in the Cathedral of 
the Rockies serving as president of the United Methodist Women, and on 
the board of trustees for two terms. She also served as president of her
 PEO Chapters along the way. She was a member of PEO for 60 years until 
the end of her life. Bernard and Shirley moved to Twin Falls, 
Idaho, and spent seven years as Bernard finished his career. Shirley 
again formed many friendships and continued her community service on the
 boards of the Library Foundation and the Arts Council. Upon 
retirement the couple moved to Palm Desert, California, and spent their 
first 10 years of retirement building and enjoying many friendships, 
returning to Boise in 2005. Shirley's life in Boise was filled with 
bridge, reading, gardening and entertaining friends. Shirley is 
survived by her sister Mary Brown of Hays, Kansas, her three sons, Craig
 (Kari), Ken (Shellee), Scott and Scott's two sons, Mitch (Hattie) and 
Luke. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, 
February 13, in the Cana Chapel at the Cathedral of the Rockies in Boise
 at 717 N 11th St. #4, Boise, ID 83702. A PEO Star Scholarship has been established in Shirley's name. Memorial donations can be made to: PEO Foundation, 3700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312.

Shirley Bodmer 

Russell Allen Bell passed unexpectedly of sudden cardiac arrest on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, at his home in Durham, N.C. Russell was born Nov. 29, 1938, in Penrose to George Howard and Pearl (Hollister) Bell. He graduated from high school in Eads before attending Lamar Community College. After
 several years ranching, rodeoing, and playing semi-professional 
baseball, he went on to receive a BS in Agriculture Education at the 
University of Missouri in 1970. While there he met the love of his life, Sharon Shasserre. They married five months later at Sharon's family home in Cuba, Mo. Russell
 then began a 20 year career teaching Vocational Agriculture and 
advising FFA students, first for two years in Anton, then for 18 years 
in Goodland, Kan. During this time, he also received a MS in Agriculture Education from Kansas State University. Two years after moving to Goodland their daughter, Loretta, was born. Later
 Russell worked at Boogaarts Super Market and as a Correctional Officer 
at the Sherman County Sheriff's office before he and Sharon relocated to
 Manhattan, Kan., where Russell enjoyed retired life. After his only 
grandson was born, he and Sharon relocated once more to Durham, N.C. 
where he was a kind, generous, engaged grandfather whose final eight 
years of life was filled with playing baseball, soccer, basketball, 
sharing his love and knowledge of woodworking, and passing wisdom to his
 grandson. Russell was an all-around craftsman but particularly loved woodworking and welding. He had a lifelong love of learning and was an avid reader and Civil War history enthusiast. He continued his involvement in horsemanship and love of baseball until the end of life. Other hobbies included gardening, and membership in Kansas Masonic bodies. Russell
 is survived by his wife Sharon Bell of the home; daughter Loretta 
(Kirk) Pappan of Rougemont, N.C.; grandson Brook Pappan of Rougemont, 
N.C. He is also survived by sister Ida (Donna) Houston (Bill) of 
Columbia, Mo., sisters-in-law Michelle (Matt) Hughes of St. Clair, Mo. 
and Marsha Shasserre of Chamois, Mo., brother-in-law Paul (Debbie) 
Shasserre of Cuba, Mo. and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He 
is preceded in death by infant son Paul from his first marriage, parents
 George Howard and Pearl Bell, parents-in-law Frank and Georgetta 
(Kamler) Shasserre and brother-in-law Thomas Shasserre.

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 </figure>Russell Allen Bell passed unexpectedly of sudden cardiac arrest on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, at his home in Durham, N.C. Russell was born Nov. 29, 1938, in Penrose to George Howard and Pearl (Hollister) Bell. He graduated from high school in Eads before attending Lamar Community College. After
 several years ranching, rodeoing, and playing semi-professional 
baseball, he went on to receive a BS in Agriculture Education at the 
University of Missouri in 1970. While there he met the love of his life, Sharon Shasserre. They married five months later at Sharon's family home in Cuba, Mo. Russell
 then began a 20 year career teaching Vocational Agriculture and 
advising FFA students, first for two years in Anton, then for 18 years 
in Goodland, Kan. During this time, he also received a MS in Agriculture Education from Kansas State University. Two years after moving to Goodland their daughter, Loretta, was born. Later
 Russell worked at Boogaarts Super Market and as a Correctional Officer 
at the Sherman County Sheriff's office before he and Sharon relocated to
 Manhattan, Kan., where Russell enjoyed retired life. After his only 
grandson was born, he and Sharon relocated once more to Durham, N.C. 
where he was a kind, generous, engaged grandfather whose final eight 
years of life was filled with playing baseball, soccer, basketball, 
sharing his love and knowledge of woodworking, and passing wisdom to his
 grandson. Russell was an all-around craftsman but particularly loved woodworking and welding. He had a lifelong love of learning and was an avid reader and Civil War history enthusiast. He continued his involvement in horsemanship and love of baseball until the end of life. Other hobbies included gardening, and membership in Kansas Masonic bodies. Russell
 is survived by his wife Sharon Bell of the home; daughter Loretta 
(Kirk) Pappan of Rougemont, N.C.; grandson Brook Pappan of Rougemont, 
N.C. He is also survived by sister Ida (Donna) Houston (Bill) of 
Columbia, Mo., sisters-in-law Michelle (Matt) Hughes of St. Clair, Mo. 
and Marsha Shasserre of Chamois, Mo., brother-in-law Paul (Debbie) 
Shasserre of Cuba, Mo. and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He 
is preceded in death by infant son Paul from his first marriage, parents
 George Howard and Pearl Bell, parents-in-law Frank and Georgetta 
(Kamler) Shasserre and brother-in-law Thomas Shasserre.

Russell Allen Bell

Bonnie (Gosser) Wyatt, of Plainville, KS, passed away at the Rooks 
County Health Center on February 7, 2023. She was 91 years old. She was 
born on Memorial Day, May 30, 1931, in Hays, Kansas, to Theodore and 
Foila (Joy) Gosser.

Bonnie graduated from Hays High 
School in 1949.  She joined the Women’s Army Corps in May 1951. Basic 
training was in Fork Lee, VA.  After basic, she was stationed at West 
Point Military Academy, New York. In 1952, she was transferred to the 
97th General Hospital, Frankfort, Germany. While there she had the 
opportunity to travel to France and Italy; and on the way home in 1954, 
visited Casablanca, North America. She was a charter member of the 
Women’s Army Corps Memorial in Arlington Cemetery Washington, D.C.

Bonnie
 was discharged in 1954, returned to Hays and opened the Bonnie B. Café 
on the northeast corner of Highway 183 and 27th Street. Due to a severe 
ice storm in 1957, she lost the café.  She went to Great Lakes, IL to 
visit a friend, Clyde “Bud” Wyatt and they were married on September 3, 
1958, in Waukegan, IL. She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in 
Natoma and enjoyed being a member of Lutheran Women’s Missionary League 
and held several offices in that organization.

Bonnie was preceded
 in death by her parents; two brothers, Harvey and Arnold; sister, Velma
 Baker; brother-in-law, Don and two nieces Cheryl and Sara.

She
 is survived by two children, Darci Wyatt, Plainville and Dylan (Tricia 
Hemphill), Codell; six grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; brother, 
Allen (Donna) Gosser, Codell; sister, Alice (James) Stramel, Hays; 
sister-in-law, Eileen Gosser, Wakeeney; and many nieces, nephews and 
cousins.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, 
February 13, 2023, at 10:30 AM at the Peace Lutheran Church, Natoma. 
Interment will follow at the Plainville Cemetery. Visitation will be on 
Sunday 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM with the family receiving friends from 1:00
 PM – 3:00 PM at the funeral home in Plainville, and 9:30 AM until 
service time on Monday at the church.

Memorials are 
suggested to Peace Lutheran Church, Military Women’s Memorial 
www.womensmemorial.org or to Donor’s Choice and may be sent to 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663.

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 </figure>Bonnie (Gosser) Wyatt, of Plainville, KS, passed away at the Rooks 
County Health Center on February 7, 2023. She was 91 years old. She was 
born on Memorial Day, May 30, 1931, in Hays, Kansas, to Theodore and 
Foila (Joy) Gosser.Bonnie graduated from Hays High 
School in 1949. She joined the Women’s Army Corps in May 1951. Basic 
training was in Fork Lee, VA. After basic, she was stationed at West 
Point Military Academy, New York. In 1952, she was transferred to the 
97th General Hospital, Frankfort, Germany. While there she had the 
opportunity to travel to France and Italy; and on the way home in 1954, 
visited Casablanca, North America. She was a charter member of the 
Women’s Army Corps Memorial in Arlington Cemetery Washington, D.C.Bonnie
 was discharged in 1954, returned to Hays and opened the Bonnie B. Café 
on the northeast corner of Highway 183 and 27th Street. Due to a severe 
ice storm in 1957, she lost the café. She went to Great Lakes, IL to 
visit a friend, Clyde “Bud” Wyatt and they were married on September 3, 
1958, in Waukegan, IL. She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in 
Natoma and enjoyed being a member of Lutheran Women’s Missionary League 
and held several offices in that organization.Bonnie was preceded
 in death by her parents; two brothers, Harvey and Arnold; sister, Velma
 Baker; brother-in-law, Don and two nieces Cheryl and Sara.She
 is survived by two children, Darci Wyatt, Plainville and Dylan (Tricia 
Hemphill), Codell; six grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; brother, 
Allen (Donna) Gosser, Codell; sister, Alice (James) Stramel, Hays; 
sister-in-law, Eileen Gosser, Wakeeney; and many nieces, nephews and 
cousins.A funeral service will be held on Monday, 
February 13, 2023, at 10:30 AM at the Peace Lutheran Church, Natoma. 
Interment will follow at the Plainville Cemetery. Visitation will be on 
Sunday 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM with the family receiving friends from 1:00
 PM – 3:00 PM at the funeral home in Plainville, and 9:30 AM until 
service time on Monday at the church.Memorials are 
suggested to Peace Lutheran Church, Military Women’s Memorial 
www.womensmemorial.org or to Donor’s Choice and may be sent to 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663.

Bonnie Belle Wyatt

Betty Jean Ziegler, age 76, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Long Term Care, in WaKeeney, KS. Betty was born at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Hays, KS, on September 20, 1946, to Ignatz and Mary (Weber) Beer. She was the oldest of four daughters. She attended school in WaKeeney, KS, graduating from Trego Community High School in 1964. Upon graduating, she worked keeping books at the local telephone company in WaKeeney. Betty married Lawrence “Max” Ziegler on August 6, 1966, at Christ The King Church in WaKeeney, KS. To this union, they were blessed with three children. Betty and “Max” made their home on the Ziegler family farm. Betty was a homemaker and helped her husband on the farm; she was a devoted wife and mother. She loved to cook, and we enjoyed many delicious meals especially during the holidays, no one left hungry. She also enjoyed playing Bridge with the Collyer group, and she was also involved in the St Michael's Catholic Church Altar Society. Betty liked to garden; she was not much into flowers, but enjoyed watching the vegetables grow. There was a lot of salsa made and oh my, the pumpkins. Betty enjoyed playing cards with her family as there were several evenings spent playing Dingbat, Pinochle, or Poker. She also enjoyed her trips gambling with her sisters and brother-in-laws, and she bowled for many years on a league with her family and friends. They went to national tournaments, always having a good time, and had stories to tell about their trips. Fulfilling his term, Betty also served on the school board after her husband, Max passed in 1990. Betty enjoyed being outside and spent many hours mowing with the riding mower while on the farm. Her favorite Holiday was Christmas. Everyone enjoyed all of the outside and inside decorations that were put up. Folks would drive by the farm to see them. Betty also grew up in a family that loved music. She learned to play the piano growing up and sang in choir. Betty taught piano lessons, and for many years, she was the song leader at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. She passed her love of music onto her children and grandchildren as all of her children and grandchildren can sing and/or play an instrument.

Betty was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2004. She moved into Long Term Care in July of 2016 as the disease had progressed. Betty put up a good fight, but the last year had taken its toll, and she has now been called to her eternal home. 

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, “Max” Ziegler, and her parents. 

Betty is survived by her children, Charlene (David) Anderson, WaKeeney; Amy (Pete) Befort, Hays; Lance (Libby) Ziegler WaKeeney. Seven grandchildren, Max and Marissa Befort; Emma (Aaron) Satran, and Benjamin Anderson; Avery, Bailey, and Cenley Ziegler; Betty’s sisters, Carol (Vernon) Kinderknecht, Donna (Larry) Keyser, and Sharon (the late Virgil) Uhrich. Betty also has many beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Friday, February 10, 2023, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Collyer, Kansas. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with a luncheon in the Collyer church basement. 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. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Ste. 800, Miami, FL 33131 Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>Betty Jean Ziegler, age 76, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Long Term Care, in WaKeeney, KS. Betty was born at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Hays, KS, on September 20, 1946, to Ignatz and Mary (Weber) Beer. She was the oldest of four daughters. She attended school in WaKeeney, KS, graduating from Trego Community High School in 1964. Upon graduating, she worked keeping books at the local telephone company in WaKeeney. Betty married Lawrence “Max” Ziegler on August 6, 1966, at Christ The King Church in WaKeeney, KS. To this union, they were blessed with three children. Betty and “Max” made their home on the Ziegler family farm. Betty was a homemaker and helped her husband on the farm; she was a devoted wife and mother. She loved to cook, and we enjoyed many delicious meals especially during the holidays, no one left hungry. She also enjoyed playing Bridge with the Collyer group, and she was also involved in the St Michael's Catholic Church Altar Society. Betty liked to garden; she was not much into flowers, but enjoyed watching the vegetables grow. There was a lot of salsa made and oh my, the pumpkins. Betty enjoyed playing cards with her family as there were several evenings spent playing Dingbat, Pinochle, or Poker. She also enjoyed her trips gambling with her sisters and brother-in-laws, and she bowled for many years on a league with her family and friends. They went to national tournaments, always having a good time, and had stories to tell about their trips. Fulfilling his term, Betty also served on the school board after her husband, Max passed in 1990. Betty enjoyed being outside and spent many hours mowing with the riding mower while on the farm. Her favorite Holiday was Christmas. Everyone enjoyed all of the outside and inside decorations that were put up. Folks would drive by the farm to see them. Betty also grew up in a family that loved music. She learned to play the piano growing up and sang in choir. Betty taught piano lessons, and for many years, she was the song leader at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. She passed her love of music onto her children and grandchildren as all of her children and grandchildren can sing and/or play an instrument. Betty was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2004. She moved into Long Term Care in July of 2016 as the disease had progressed. Betty put up a good fight, but the last year had taken its toll, and she has now been called to her eternal home. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, “Max” Ziegler, and her parents. Betty is survived by her children, Charlene (David) Anderson, WaKeeney; Amy (Pete) Befort, Hays; Lance (Libby) Ziegler WaKeeney. Seven grandchildren, Max and Marissa Befort; Emma (Aaron) Satran, and Benjamin Anderson; Avery, Bailey, and Cenley Ziegler; Betty’s sisters, Carol (Vernon) Kinderknecht, Donna (Larry) Keyser, and Sharon (the late Virgil) Uhrich. Betty also has many beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Friday, February 10, 2023, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Collyer, Kansas. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with a luncheon in the Collyer church basement. 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. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Ste. 800, Miami, FL 33131 Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Betty Jean Ziegler

Theo Arlene Moberly sadly passed away on February 7, 2023, at the age 
of 96, only two days before her 97th birthday.&nbsp; She was loved and will 
be missed by her family.

There will be a private family graveside service held.

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 </figure>Theo Arlene Moberly sadly passed away on February 7, 2023, at the age 
of 96, only two days before her 97th birthday.&nbsp; She was loved and will 
be missed by her family.There will be a private family graveside service held.

Theo Arlene Moberly

January 15, 1939
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 February 8, 2023

An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

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

January 15, 1939
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 February 8, 2023An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Jack-W-Jacobs?obId=27240022#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Jack W. Jacobs

Our dear mother and grandmother, Myra L. 
Strickert, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, at age 100 at 
Tallgrass Creek Senior Living Community in Overland Park, KS.&nbsp; She was 
born December 21, 1922, in Gove, KS as the oldest daughter of William F.
 and Iva Mae Litton Roemer, both deceased. &nbsp;

On August 1, 1941, she married the love of her life, Philip E. 
Strickert in Ulysses, KS. They started their married life of 64 years in
 Friend, KS and moved to Garden City, KS in 1959.&nbsp; She obtained her 
cosmetology license and owned her own beauty shop for many years before 
retiring. &nbsp;

She and Phil were both very active members of The Eagles Lodge where 
they spent Saturday nights dancing and enjoying time with their many 
friends.&nbsp; After her husband passed in 2006, she moved to Tallgrass Creek
 where she enjoyed quilting, working in the library, and spending time 
with friends and family.&nbsp; Myra will be remembered for her love and 
devotion to family, her apple pies, and her independent spirit. &nbsp;

Other survivors include:&nbsp; 2 sons - Delbert Strickert of Eufaula, OK 
and William Strickert of Yuma, CO, 3 daughters – Phyllis Sage of 
Kennewick, WA, Linda Orrick of Reeds Spring, MO and Annette Armstrong of
 Centennial, CO, 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 1 
great-great granddaughter. &nbsp;

She was preceded in death by 1 granddaughter, Dana Marie Orrick, 2 brothers and 5 sisters. &nbsp;

Private graveside services will be held later this spring at the 
Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas with Steve Payne presiding.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be written to the Alzheimers 
Association in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott 
City, Kansas, 67871.

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 </figure>Our dear mother and grandmother, Myra L. 
Strickert, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, at age 100 at 
Tallgrass Creek Senior Living Community in Overland Park, KS.&nbsp; She was 
born December 21, 1922, in Gove, KS as the oldest daughter of William F.
 and Iva Mae Litton Roemer, both deceased. &nbsp;On August 1, 1941, she married the love of her life, Philip E. 
Strickert in Ulysses, KS. They started their married life of 64 years in
 Friend, KS and moved to Garden City, KS in 1959.&nbsp; She obtained her 
cosmetology license and owned her own beauty shop for many years before 
retiring. &nbsp;She and Phil were both very active members of The Eagles Lodge where 
they spent Saturday nights dancing and enjoying time with their many 
friends.&nbsp; After her husband passed in 2006, she moved to Tallgrass Creek
 where she enjoyed quilting, working in the library, and spending time 
with friends and family.&nbsp; Myra will be remembered for her love and 
devotion to family, her apple pies, and her independent spirit. &nbsp;Other survivors include:&nbsp; 2 sons - Delbert Strickert of Eufaula, OK 
and William Strickert of Yuma, CO, 3 daughters – Phyllis Sage of 
Kennewick, WA, Linda Orrick of Reeds Spring, MO and Annette Armstrong of
 Centennial, CO, 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 1 
great-great granddaughter. &nbsp;She was preceded in death by 1 granddaughter, Dana Marie Orrick, 2 brothers and 5 sisters. &nbsp;Private graveside services will be held later this spring at the 
Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas with Steve Payne presiding.Memorials in lieu of flowers may be written to the Alzheimers 
Association in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott 
City, Kansas, 67871.There will be no calling times.

Myra L. Strickert

Barbara Ann Phillips, Hutchinson, passed from this world on January 
28, 2023. Barbara was 74 years old. Barbara was born on February 23, 
1948, at St. Anthony Hospital in Hays. She lived her childhood and early
 teens on a farm north of Gorham. Her parents, Wendelin “Nick” and Helen
 Brungardt welcomed Barbara as their fifth and youngest child.&nbsp;

Barbara
 graduated from Gorham High School and Fort Hays State University, where
 she earned her undergraduate degree and multiple post graduate degrees.
 Barbara loved learning and would have loved to have been a full-time 
student the entirety of her adult life. Barbara was a talented artist, 
decorator, and savvy shopper. Although burdened by debilitating pain the
 last two years of her life, she maintained a positive attitude. Barbara
 had a tremendous faith which sustained her through many difficult times
 in her life.&nbsp;

Barbara chose the field of education, where she was
 a teacher and counselor. Before retiring in 2017, Barbara served the 
role as elementary school counselor, a job where she believed she made 
the biggest impact in the lives of students. Barbara advocated for all 
students, especially those students who were the most difficult to 
reach. Somehow, she was able to gain their trust and move them in a 
positive direction. Seldom could she go anywhere in Hutchinson without a
 former student, parent, or colleague recognizing her.&nbsp;

Barbara 
was proceeded in death by her son: Travis; four siblings, Joyce, Donald,
 Gary, and Carolyn; and two nephews, Bryan and Bradley.&nbsp;

She is survived by several nephews and nieces. Barbara also had many friends who loved her too.

Cremation has taken place. No services are planned at this time.

Memorials are suggested to Salthawk Community Support, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Barbara Ann Phillips, Hutchinson, passed from this world on January 
28, 2023. Barbara was 74 years old. Barbara was born on February 23, 
1948, at St. Anthony Hospital in Hays. She lived her childhood and early
 teens on a farm north of Gorham. Her parents, Wendelin “Nick” and Helen
 Brungardt welcomed Barbara as their fifth and youngest child.&nbsp;Barbara
 graduated from Gorham High School and Fort Hays State University, where
 she earned her undergraduate degree and multiple post graduate degrees.
 Barbara loved learning and would have loved to have been a full-time 
student the entirety of her adult life. Barbara was a talented artist, 
decorator, and savvy shopper. Although burdened by debilitating pain the
 last two years of her life, she maintained a positive attitude. Barbara
 had a tremendous faith which sustained her through many difficult times
 in her life.&nbsp;Barbara chose the field of education, where she was
 a teacher and counselor. Before retiring in 2017, Barbara served the 
role as elementary school counselor, a job where she believed she made 
the biggest impact in the lives of students. Barbara advocated for all 
students, especially those students who were the most difficult to 
reach. Somehow, she was able to gain their trust and move them in a 
positive direction. Seldom could she go anywhere in Hutchinson without a
 former student, parent, or colleague recognizing her.&nbsp;Barbara 
was proceeded in death by her son: Travis; four siblings, Joyce, Donald,
 Gary, and Carolyn; and two nephews, Bryan and Bradley.&nbsp;She is survived by several nephews and nieces. Barbara also had many friends who loved her too.Cremation has taken place. No services are planned at this time.Memorials are suggested to Salthawk Community Support, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.&nbsp;

Barbara Ann Phillips

Leo Harold Baum, 98, passed away July 25, 2022, at Country Place 
Senior Living Memory Care, Hoisington.&nbsp; He was born August 28, 1923, at 
Susank, Kan., to Andrew and Katherine (Schmidt) Baum.&nbsp; Leo married 
Loretta Jean Cronn Dec. 12, 1949, in Russell, Kan.&nbsp; They celebrated 72 
years of marriage last December.

Leo, a resident of Hoisington since 1970 coming from Paradise, Kan., 
was a veteran of WW II serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. 
Philadelphia.&nbsp; Following his honorable discharge on March 29, 1947, he 
worked in the oilfield, the Helium Plant in Otis and later as a tool 
pusher for Mohawk Drilling.&nbsp; In his later years he was employed at Great
 Bend feeding as a night watchman.&nbsp; Leo enjoyed fishing, music, playing 
his guitar and spending time with family.&nbsp; He was a Life member of the 
V.F.W., Russell, and was a devoted member of the Christian faith, 
accepting Christ at the age of 18.&nbsp; Leo shaped his life around his faith
 in Jesus Christ as his Savior, and made it his life's work to embrace 
and spread the Word.

Survivors include his wife Loretta of the home; two sons, Leo Baum, 
Jr. (Vicky) of Rusk, Texas, and Gordon Baum (Karen) of Buchannon, W.V.; 
two daughters, Ginger Cotten (Joe) of Hoisington, and Brenda Roat (Damon
 Phelps) of Hoisington; son-in-law Terry Hekele of Great Bend; 
grandchildren, Leo C. Baum, Bri Foresman, Kim Gould, Angela Gould, Tina 
Harman, Cassie Andrews, Kristin Wilt, Terri Umphres, Tiffany Hekele, 
Tyann Miller, Micah Cotten, Sarah Simic, Rebekah Ohlde, Joey Cotten, 
Kristin Roat, DJ Miller and Trenton Roat; 22 great grandchildren; 5 
great great grandchildren; two brothers, George Baum of Great Bend and 
Jake Baum (Mary) of Kansas City, Kan.; and two sisters, Hilda Jacobs of 
Gorham and Lydia Kaufman (Gary) of Great Bend.&nbsp; He was preceded in 
passing by daughter, Leota Hekele; and siblings, Helen Wolford, Mary 
Mermis, Edward Baum, Josephine Shreve, Rosie Thompson, Margaret Bissett,
 Viola Brown, Kenny Baum and Emil Baum.

oretta Jean Baum, 92, passed away February 8, 2023, at Credo Senior 
Living in Hoisington. She was born February 7, 1931, at Russell, to 
George and Opal (Whitman) Cronn. She married Leo Harold Baum on December
 12, 1949, at Russell.&nbsp; He died July 25, 2022.

Loretta, a Hoisington resident since 1970 coming from Paradise, Kan.,
 worked for Clara Barton Hospital in the dietary speciality and 
housekeeping departments, also working for Fuller Brush Co. for many 
years.&nbsp; She enjoyed playing cards, dominoes, cooking, and was known for 
her gift of hospitality, cherishing time spent with family and friends.&nbsp;
 Above all, Loretta was a devoted member of the Christian faith, shaping
 her life around her faith in Jesus Christ as her Savior.

Survivors include two sons, Leo Baum, Jr. (Vicky) of Rusk, Texas, and
 Gordon Baum (Karen) of Buchannon, W.V.; two daughters, Ginger Cotten 
(Joe) of Hoisington, and Brenda Roat (Damon Phelps) of Hoisington; 
son-in-law Terry Hekele of Great Bend; grandchildren, Leo C. Baum, Bri 
Foresman, Kim Gould, Angela Gould, Tina Harman, Cassie Andrews, Kristin 
Wilt, Terri Umphres, Tiffany Hekele, Tyann Miller, Micah Cotten, Sarah 
Simic, Rebekah Ohlde, Joey Cotten, Kristin Roat, DJ Miller and Trenton 
Roat; 22 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; and one 
brother, Duane Cronn (Carol) of Paradise. She was preceded in death by 
daughter, Leota Hekele; and two sisters, Leota Harrell and Shirley 
Nelson.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, 
February 11, 2023, and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m Sunday, February 12, with 
family to receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. all at Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home. &nbsp;Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, 
February 13, 2023, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel in Hoisington,
 with Pastor Don Fisher. &nbsp;Interment will be in the Hoisington Cemetery, 
Hoisington. 

Memorials have been designated to the Church of the Nazarene
 or Gentiva Hospice, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 
146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1675962884907.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Leo Harold Baum, 98, passed away July 25, 2022, at Country Place 
Senior Living Memory Care, Hoisington.&nbsp; He was born August 28, 1923, at 
Susank, Kan., to Andrew and Katherine (Schmidt) Baum.&nbsp; Leo married 
Loretta Jean Cronn Dec. 12, 1949, in Russell, Kan.&nbsp; They celebrated 72 
years of marriage last December.Leo, a resident of Hoisington since 1970 coming from Paradise, Kan., 
was a veteran of WW II serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. 
Philadelphia.&nbsp; Following his honorable discharge on March 29, 1947, he 
worked in the oilfield, the Helium Plant in Otis and later as a tool 
pusher for Mohawk Drilling.&nbsp; In his later years he was employed at Great
 Bend feeding as a night watchman.&nbsp; Leo enjoyed fishing, music, playing 
his guitar and spending time with family.&nbsp; He was a Life member of the 
V.F.W., Russell, and was a devoted member of the Christian faith, 
accepting Christ at the age of 18.&nbsp; Leo shaped his life around his faith
 in Jesus Christ as his Savior, and made it his life's work to embrace 
and spread the Word.Survivors include his wife Loretta of the home; two sons, Leo Baum, 
Jr. (Vicky) of Rusk, Texas, and Gordon Baum (Karen) of Buchannon, W.V.; 
two daughters, Ginger Cotten (Joe) of Hoisington, and Brenda Roat (Damon
 Phelps) of Hoisington; son-in-law Terry Hekele of Great Bend; 
grandchildren, Leo C. Baum, Bri Foresman, Kim Gould, Angela Gould, Tina 
Harman, Cassie Andrews, Kristin Wilt, Terri Umphres, Tiffany Hekele, 
Tyann Miller, Micah Cotten, Sarah Simic, Rebekah Ohlde, Joey Cotten, 
Kristin Roat, DJ Miller and Trenton Roat; 22 great grandchildren; 5 
great great grandchildren; two brothers, George Baum of Great Bend and 
Jake Baum (Mary) of Kansas City, Kan.; and two sisters, Hilda Jacobs of 
Gorham and Lydia Kaufman (Gary) of Great Bend.&nbsp; He was preceded in 
passing by daughter, Leota Hekele; and siblings, Helen Wolford, Mary 
Mermis, Edward Baum, Josephine Shreve, Rosie Thompson, Margaret Bissett,
 Viola Brown, Kenny Baum and Emil Baum.---------oretta Jean Baum, 92, passed away February 8, 2023, at Credo Senior 
Living in Hoisington. She was born February 7, 1931, at Russell, to 
George and Opal (Whitman) Cronn. She married Leo Harold Baum on December
 12, 1949, at Russell.&nbsp; He died July 25, 2022.Loretta, a Hoisington resident since 1970 coming from Paradise, Kan.,
 worked for Clara Barton Hospital in the dietary speciality and 
housekeeping departments, also working for Fuller Brush Co. for many 
years.&nbsp; She enjoyed playing cards, dominoes, cooking, and was known for 
her gift of hospitality, cherishing time spent with family and friends.&nbsp;
 Above all, Loretta was a devoted member of the Christian faith, shaping
 her life around her faith in Jesus Christ as her Savior.Survivors include two sons, Leo Baum, Jr. (Vicky) of Rusk, Texas, and
 Gordon Baum (Karen) of Buchannon, W.V.; two daughters, Ginger Cotten 
(Joe) of Hoisington, and Brenda Roat (Damon Phelps) of Hoisington; 
son-in-law Terry Hekele of Great Bend; grandchildren, Leo C. Baum, Bri 
Foresman, Kim Gould, Angela Gould, Tina Harman, Cassie Andrews, Kristin 
Wilt, Terri Umphres, Tiffany Hekele, Tyann Miller, Micah Cotten, Sarah 
Simic, Rebekah Ohlde, Joey Cotten, Kristin Roat, DJ Miller and Trenton 
Roat; 22 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; and one 
brother, Duane Cronn (Carol) of Paradise. She was preceded in death by 
daughter, Leota Hekele; and two sisters, Leota Harrell and Shirley 
Nelson.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, 
February 11, 2023, and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m Sunday, February 12, with 
family to receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. all at Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home. &nbsp;Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, 
February 13, 2023, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel in Hoisington,
 with Pastor Don Fisher. &nbsp;Interment will be in the Hoisington Cemetery, 
Hoisington. Memorials have been designated to the Church of the Nazarene
 or Gentiva Hospice, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 
146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

Leo H. and Loretta Jean Baum

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 www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.

Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1675953548353.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </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 WaymanFuneral 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 www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.

Betty Wayman

Leland Roush was born to Raymond R Roush and Stella Olliff Roush on 
September 12, 1931. He began his new life in Glory on February 7, 2023.

Leland
 was a sickly child at first but through the power of prayer and eating 
lots of dirt, he got much better. His much-loved cousins Wayne and Arden
 had a pony while they were growing up and Leland had a bicycle.  Leland
 always insisted on riding their pony when visiting them and they 
insisted on riding his bike when they visited him.

Sunday mornings
 would always find him in church, having been drugged there by his 
mother. He continued that tradition with his own family. Leland gave his
 life to Christ at an early age and never quit attending church or 
helping in any way possible at church until he couldn’t do it anymore.  
Even away from his church, one of his first questions when visiting him 
in Sun Porch was, “How was the church doing?”

Leland attended the 
country school south of the farm through 8th grade, He attended high 
school in Lebanon where he graduated with the class of 1949. In 1952, he
 was drafted into the Army to serve in the Korean War.  He was trained 
as a medic. He didn’t say much about his time over there except during a
 ceasefire order, the North Koreans and Chinese were determined to send 
back every captured artillery round through the air plus he lost a very 
good friend who was a fellow medic and Christian brother from Ohio. He 
volunteered to be a medic on the boat rides to and from Korea which 
entitled him to keep his hand in the Dramamine jar a lot.

Leland 
was dismissed from the Army in 1954 and married the love of his life, 
Imogene Grace Diechen on August 22, 1954.  They settled on the family 
farm southeast of Lebanon where Leland farmed all his life. They had 4 
kids, Cindy, Kirk, Kelly, and Connie. Leland had several “hired hands” 
over the years until his own kids became old enough to be proteges 
(slaves). The grandchildren continued in those roles. Grandpa was 
molding character and imparting wisdom but it probably didn’t seem like 
it at the time. Those hired hands (Larry Jennings, Charles Luke, Roger 
Fricker) were like family also.

While his kids were in school, 
Leland and Imogene traveled many miles to high school sporting events.  
Later, they attended many events for their grandkids.  In later years, 
Leland spent many Saturday afternoons watching K-state football and 
basketball.  Sunday afternoon was reserved for the pro football 
predominately the Chiefs.  His one regret was never attending a Kansas 
City Royals game.

He thoroughly enjoyed organizing and hosting 2 
“Roush” cousin reunions of his fellow 1st cousins from the Roush family.
 On the rare times Leland and Imogene left home, the trip always 
included visiting relatives in various places no matter how far away 
they were or how distantly they were related. They also stayed with them
 while on the road and the relatives were always welcome to do the same 
at their house.

Leland was preceded in death by his wife Imogene, 
his parents, his sister Marjean. 

Those left to mourn his passing are his
 daughter Cindy (Arlyn) Steinert of Hoisington, son Kirk of Carrollton, 
Texas, son Kelly (Sue) of Lebanon, Kansas and daughter Connie (Mike) 
Tholstrup of Concordia, Kansas: 10 grandchildren: Jason of Hoisington, 
Phuong (Chris) Euless, Texas, Emily of Houston, Texas, Thomas, Austin, 
Texas, Scott (Brandi) of Centennial, Colorado, Ashley (Keith) of Kansas 
City Kansas, Jesse (Shelby) of Bolckow, Missouri, Kaden (Emily) Lebanon,
 Kansas, Jordan (Teica) McPherson, Kansas, Blaine (Katie) of Concordia, 
Kansas. 13 great grandchildren, Brock, Lilliah, Liam, Isabelle, Oliver, 
Violet, Paxton, Finley, Otto, Cooper, Quincy, Corwin, Everett and 2 more
 in the oven. 3 in laws, Herb and April Diechen, Louise Kingsbury and 
numerous nieces and nephews and friends.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Leland-J.-Roush?obId=27233164#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1675897165427.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Leland Roush was born to Raymond R Roush and Stella Olliff Roush on 
September 12, 1931. He began his new life in Glory on February 7, 2023.Leland
 was a sickly child at first but through the power of prayer and eating 
lots of dirt, he got much better. His much-loved cousins Wayne and Arden
 had a pony while they were growing up and Leland had a bicycle. Leland
 always insisted on riding their pony when visiting them and they 
insisted on riding his bike when they visited him.Sunday mornings
 would always find him in church, having been drugged there by his 
mother. He continued that tradition with his own family. Leland gave his
 life to Christ at an early age and never quit attending church or 
helping in any way possible at church until he couldn’t do it anymore. 
Even away from his church, one of his first questions when visiting him 
in Sun Porch was, “How was the church doing?”Leland attended the 
country school south of the farm through 8th grade, He attended high 
school in Lebanon where he graduated with the class of 1949. In 1952, he
 was drafted into the Army to serve in the Korean War. He was trained 
as a medic. He didn’t say much about his time over there except during a
 ceasefire order, the North Koreans and Chinese were determined to send 
back every captured artillery round through the air plus he lost a very 
good friend who was a fellow medic and Christian brother from Ohio. He 
volunteered to be a medic on the boat rides to and from Korea which 
entitled him to keep his hand in the Dramamine jar a lot.Leland 
was dismissed from the Army in 1954 and married the love of his life, 
Imogene Grace Diechen on August 22, 1954. They settled on the family 
farm southeast of Lebanon where Leland farmed all his life. They had 4 
kids, Cindy, Kirk, Kelly, and Connie. Leland had several “hired hands” 
over the years until his own kids became old enough to be proteges 
(slaves). The grandchildren continued in those roles. Grandpa was 
molding character and imparting wisdom but it probably didn’t seem like 
it at the time. Those hired hands (Larry Jennings, Charles Luke, Roger 
Fricker) were like family also.While his kids were in school, 
Leland and Imogene traveled many miles to high school sporting events. 
Later, they attended many events for their grandkids. In later years, 
Leland spent many Saturday afternoons watching K-state football and 
basketball. Sunday afternoon was reserved for the pro football 
predominately the Chiefs. His one regret was never attending a Kansas 
City Royals game.He thoroughly enjoyed organizing and hosting 2 
“Roush” cousin reunions of his fellow 1st cousins from the Roush family.
 On the rare times Leland and Imogene left home, the trip always 
included visiting relatives in various places no matter how far away 
they were or how distantly they were related. They also stayed with them
 while on the road and the relatives were always welcome to do the same 
at their house.Leland was preceded in death by his wife Imogene, 
his parents, his sister Marjean. Those left to mourn his passing are his
 daughter Cindy (Arlyn) Steinert of Hoisington, son Kirk of Carrollton, 
Texas, son Kelly (Sue) of Lebanon, Kansas and daughter Connie (Mike) 
Tholstrup of Concordia, Kansas: 10 grandchildren: Jason of Hoisington, 
Phuong (Chris) Euless, Texas, Emily of Houston, Texas, Thomas, Austin, 
Texas, Scott (Brandi) of Centennial, Colorado, Ashley (Keith) of Kansas 
City Kansas, Jesse (Shelby) of Bolckow, Missouri, Kaden (Emily) Lebanon,
 Kansas, Jordan (Teica) McPherson, Kansas, Blaine (Katie) of Concordia, 
Kansas. 13 great grandchildren, Brock, Lilliah, Liam, Isabelle, Oliver, 
Violet, Paxton, Finley, Otto, Cooper, Quincy, Corwin, Everett and 2 more
 in the oven. 3 in laws, Herb and April Diechen, Louise Kingsbury and 
numerous nieces and nephews and friends.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Leland-J.-Roush?obId=27233164#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Leland J. Roush

Marvel June Mitchell Castor, 87, of Russell, Kansas, passed away 
peacefully Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Russell Regional Hospital with
 her children by her side.

Marvel was born March 28, 1935, on the family homestead near Covert, 
Kansas, the only daughter of Albert Lyle and Helen Lorene (Orr) 
Mitchell. She lived her early years on the family farm with her parents 
and older brother, Doyle and younger brother, Gerald. Marvel enjoyed her
 life on the farm. She loved to ride horses and was known for doing 
trick riding on her pony. Marvel also helped with her father’s cattle 
herd and continued this passion later in her life.

Marvel attended Covert schools, Osborne Junior High and graduated in 
1953 from Osborne High School. In high school, Marvel was a dedicated 
student and participated in many clubs and activities. Marvel treasured 
her friendships from her early school years throughout her lifetime. 
After high school, Marvel attended Fort Hays State College and she was a
 member of Sigma Sigma Sigma. In January 1957, she earned her Bachelor 
of Science in Biology and a minor in Psychology. In August of 1962, 
Marvel earned her Master of Science in Counseling. As a continuous 
learner, Marvel earned advanced graduate credit in psychology, 
educational curriculum and building/district administration 
certification. She held teaching certifications in Zoology, Psychology, 
Botany, Biology, and English.

While growing up in Osborne, Marvel met her life partner, Derril Lee 
Castor, when she was in junior high school. Their friendship continued 
throughout high school and college. Marvel and Derril were married on 
November 21, 1959, at the First Christian Church in Osborne, Kansas. This
 union was blessed with two children; L’Mitchell (Mitch) and Lezlee. 
They have made Russell their home since 1963.

Marvel’s 43 year teaching and counseling career began in 
Phillipsburg, Kansas from 1957-1960. She worked at Green Valley High 
School and Osborne High School. In 1963, Marvel started working at 
Russell High School as the guidance counselor until her retirement in 
1999. From 1979-1999, Marvel served as the coordinator for Barton County
 Community College Outreach classes in the Russell area. During her 
years in education, Marvel served as a teacher, mentor, motivator, 
trusted listener, and pep talk giver. She could provide a shoulder to 
lean on or the voice saying, “keep your chin up and get going”. For 
Marvel, the relationships she cultivated throughout her career served as
 her true measures of success and the unique achievements of the lives 
she encouraged.

During retirement, Marvel and Derril didn’t slow down. They arguably 
worked harder and were busier than most of their employed friends and 
family. They traveled abroad several times, made hundreds of trips of 
Kansas City, and devoted thousands of hours refurbishing Marvel’s family
 farmhouse and property. Going to the farm was a daily occurrence for 
many years for Marvel and Derril and one that brought them both so much 
happiness.

Marvel also loved going to auctions, refinishing furniture, planting 
flowers-especially irises and peonies, working and checking cattle, 
reading, and volunteering. She was a member of DKG International Society
 of Women Educators, Chapter HD P.E.O., Russell’s Original Art Review 
(ROAR) Committee, Russell County Area Community Foundation, and Friends 
of Deines Board President for the Deines Cultural Center. Marvel was an 
active member of the Fort Hays State Alumni Association. She was a 
member of the St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church of Russell and later 
attended the St. John Lutheran Church.

Marvel’s love for her family was unmatched. She was a devoted 
daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, and grandmother. She offered sound
 advice and wanted only the best for those willing to work for it. 
Marvel loved attending the events of her children and grandchildren, as 
she was always their most passionate and dedicated supporter.

Marvel’s surviving family includes her son, Mitch Castor of Prairie 
Village, Kansas; daughter, Lezlee Ivy (Eric) of Parkville, Missouri; and
 four grandsons, Connor Castor, Nick Castor, Brock Ivy and Tate Ivy; 
sister-in-law, Kathy Mitchell (Gary Chubb) of Lee’s Summit, Missouri and
 her sons, David (Shabnam) Mitchell and Phil (Lauren) Mitchell; nieces 
Jolene (Rex) Kats, Joyce (Joe) Matal, and Dodie Mitchell. She also 
leaves behind a host of loving and dear friends.

Marvel was preceded in death by her husband Derril, her parents and brothers, Doyle Mitchell and Gerald Mitchell.

A celebration of Marvel’s life will be held at St. John Lutheran 
Church on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 11:00 A.M.&nbsp; Private burial of 
ashes will take place at a later time. 

Memorials may be given to the 
Marvel and Derril Castor Fund at the Russell County Area Community 
Foundation and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1675891532909.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Marvel June Mitchell Castor, 87, of Russell, Kansas, passed away 
peacefully Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Russell Regional Hospital with
 her children by her side.Marvel was born March 28, 1935, on the family homestead near Covert, 
Kansas, the only daughter of Albert Lyle and Helen Lorene (Orr) 
Mitchell. She lived her early years on the family farm with her parents 
and older brother, Doyle and younger brother, Gerald. Marvel enjoyed her
 life on the farm. She loved to ride horses and was known for doing 
trick riding on her pony. Marvel also helped with her father’s cattle 
herd and continued this passion later in her life.Marvel attended Covert schools, Osborne Junior High and graduated in 
1953 from Osborne High School. In high school, Marvel was a dedicated 
student and participated in many clubs and activities. Marvel treasured 
her friendships from her early school years throughout her lifetime. 
After high school, Marvel attended Fort Hays State College and she was a
 member of Sigma Sigma Sigma. In January 1957, she earned her Bachelor 
of Science in Biology and a minor in Psychology. In August of 1962, 
Marvel earned her Master of Science in Counseling. As a continuous 
learner, Marvel earned advanced graduate credit in psychology, 
educational curriculum and building/district administration 
certification. She held teaching certifications in Zoology, Psychology, 
Botany, Biology, and English.While growing up in Osborne, Marvel met her life partner, Derril Lee 
Castor, when she was in junior high school. Their friendship continued 
throughout high school and college. Marvel and Derril were married on 
November 21, 1959, at the First Christian Church in Osborne, Kansas. This
 union was blessed with two children; L’Mitchell (Mitch) and Lezlee. 
They have made Russell their home since 1963.Marvel’s 43 year teaching and counseling career began in 
Phillipsburg, Kansas from 1957-1960. She worked at Green Valley High 
School and Osborne High School. In 1963, Marvel started working at 
Russell High School as the guidance counselor until her retirement in 
1999. From 1979-1999, Marvel served as the coordinator for Barton County
 Community College Outreach classes in the Russell area. During her 
years in education, Marvel served as a teacher, mentor, motivator, 
trusted listener, and pep talk giver. She could provide a shoulder to 
lean on or the voice saying, “keep your chin up and get going”. For 
Marvel, the relationships she cultivated throughout her career served as
 her true measures of success and the unique achievements of the lives 
she encouraged.During retirement, Marvel and Derril didn’t slow down. They arguably 
worked harder and were busier than most of their employed friends and 
family. They traveled abroad several times, made hundreds of trips of 
Kansas City, and devoted thousands of hours refurbishing Marvel’s family
 farmhouse and property. Going to the farm was a daily occurrence for 
many years for Marvel and Derril and one that brought them both so much 
happiness.Marvel also loved going to auctions, refinishing furniture, planting 
flowers-especially irises and peonies, working and checking cattle, 
reading, and volunteering. She was a member of DKG International Society
 of Women Educators, Chapter HD P.E.O., Russell’s Original Art Review 
(ROAR) Committee, Russell County Area Community Foundation, and Friends 
of Deines Board President for the Deines Cultural Center. Marvel was an 
active member of the Fort Hays State Alumni Association. She was a 
member of the St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church of Russell and later 
attended the St. John Lutheran Church.Marvel’s love for her family was unmatched. She was a devoted 
daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, and grandmother. She offered sound
 advice and wanted only the best for those willing to work for it. 
Marvel loved attending the events of her children and grandchildren, as 
she was always their most passionate and dedicated supporter.Marvel’s surviving family includes her son, Mitch Castor of Prairie 
Village, Kansas; daughter, Lezlee Ivy (Eric) of Parkville, Missouri; and
 four grandsons, Connor Castor, Nick Castor, Brock Ivy and Tate Ivy; 
sister-in-law, Kathy Mitchell (Gary Chubb) of Lee’s Summit, Missouri and
 her sons, David (Shabnam) Mitchell and Phil (Lauren) Mitchell; nieces 
Jolene (Rex) Kats, Joyce (Joe) Matal, and Dodie Mitchell. She also 
leaves behind a host of loving and dear friends.Marvel was preceded in death by her husband Derril, her parents and brothers, Doyle Mitchell and Gerald Mitchell.A celebration of Marvel’s life will be held at St. John Lutheran 
Church on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 11:00 A.M.&nbsp; Private burial of 
ashes will take place at a later time. Memorials may be given to the 
Marvel and Derril Castor Fund at the Russell County Area Community 
Foundation and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service.

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