Gary Francis Bergmeier, 85, Manhattan, died on February 3, 2023, 
after a short illness in Stoneybrook Long Term Care Manhattan, Kansas.

He was born April 1, 1937, the son of Frank and Evelyn (Budden) Bergmeier, in rural Wakefield, Kansas.

Gary
 graduated from Wakefield Rural High School with the Class of 1955. He 
graduated with a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Kansas State 
University in 1959.

He married Dixie Lee Sherbert on June 1, 1958,
 at the home of Bill and Lela Auld in Wakefield. Gary worked for the 
John Deere Company from 1964-71, mostly based in Colby, Kansas, then was
 a co-owner in a farm equipment dealership in Hoxie from 1971-77 and 
owner of a dealership in Phillipsburg from 1977-84. For more than 30 
years he was a Primerica Inc. financial services representative in Fort 
Collins, Colorado, and Abilene and Manhattan, Kansas.

He stayed 
active in local communities in various roles. While in northwest Kansas 
Gary served on chamber of commerce committees, Region I emergency 
medical services board and, along with Dixie, was in the second class of
 emergency medical technicians in Kansas. He and Dixie served as EMTs in
 Hoxie and Phillipsburg. Gary was also a rural fire chief in Hoxie. He 
was active in Missouri Synod Lutheran churches in various roles.

He
 is survived by his wife, Dixie, of the home; his four sons, Mark 
(Michele), of Wamego; Mike (Angie), of Hutchinson; Dave, of Dodge City; 
and Dan (Monica) of Hutchinson; 11 grandchildren Paige (Ryan), Petey 
(Samantha), Preston (Becca), Brock (Sarah), Elissa, Olivia, Frank, J.J.,
 Eli, Andrew, Isabella; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Rex Bergmeier.

Gary’s
 wishes were to be cremated. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7
 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 4801 
Anderson Ave., Manhattan, KS 66503.&nbsp; A memorial service will be at 10 
a.m., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at the church. After a light family 
luncheon, burial will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Wakefield.

In
 lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Lutheran Hour
 Ministries, or the donor’s choice. They may be left in care of the 
Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1675886716911.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Gary Francis Bergmeier, 85, Manhattan, died on February 3, 2023, 
after a short illness in Stoneybrook Long Term Care Manhattan, Kansas.He was born April 1, 1937, the son of Frank and Evelyn (Budden) Bergmeier, in rural Wakefield, Kansas.Gary
 graduated from Wakefield Rural High School with the Class of 1955. He 
graduated with a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Kansas State 
University in 1959.He married Dixie Lee Sherbert on June 1, 1958,
 at the home of Bill and Lela Auld in Wakefield. Gary worked for the 
John Deere Company from 1964-71, mostly based in Colby, Kansas, then was
 a co-owner in a farm equipment dealership in Hoxie from 1971-77 and 
owner of a dealership in Phillipsburg from 1977-84. For more than 30 
years he was a Primerica Inc. financial services representative in Fort 
Collins, Colorado, and Abilene and Manhattan, Kansas.He stayed 
active in local communities in various roles. While in northwest Kansas 
Gary served on chamber of commerce committees, Region I emergency 
medical services board and, along with Dixie, was in the second class of
 emergency medical technicians in Kansas. He and Dixie served as EMTs in
 Hoxie and Phillipsburg. Gary was also a rural fire chief in Hoxie. He 
was active in Missouri Synod Lutheran churches in various roles.He
 is survived by his wife, Dixie, of the home; his four sons, Mark 
(Michele), of Wamego; Mike (Angie), of Hutchinson; Dave, of Dodge City; 
and Dan (Monica) of Hutchinson; 11 grandchildren Paige (Ryan), Petey 
(Samantha), Preston (Becca), Brock (Sarah), Elissa, Olivia, Frank, J.J.,
 Eli, Andrew, Isabella; and six great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Rex Bergmeier.Gary’s
 wishes were to be cremated. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7
 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 4801 
Anderson Ave., Manhattan, KS 66503.&nbsp; A memorial service will be at 10 
a.m., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at the church. After a light family 
luncheon, burial will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Wakefield.In
 lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Lutheran Hour
 Ministries, or the donor’s choice. They may be left in care of the 
Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Gary Francis Bergmeier

Rosie Wenzl Klozenbucher, gentle soul, good neighbor, and an 
endlessly patient mother and grandmother from Greenleaf, died Feb. 3 at 
the Linn Community Care Home. She was 88.&nbsp;

She was born Rosemary 
Frances Fiegener, in Clay Center in 1934, to parents scratching out life
 in the Depression.&nbsp;&nbsp;They were getting divorced, and her mother Rose was
 mortally ill but did not know it; Rose died when Rosemary was two.&nbsp;A 
visitor to the house had found Rose unconscious on the floor and 
Rosemary crawling happily around her.

Her father Pete was a poor, 
shy man who lavished love on Rosemary until he got drafted into the U.S.
 Army. He was killed during the 1944 battle for the German city of 
Aachen.

Rosemary, nine years old, refused to believe he was dead; 
this was a fib, she told herself -- told in a family that nurtured 
grievances and fibs. She didn’t cry until three years later when Pete’s 
coffin came home.

After he was drafted,&nbsp;Rosemary would use either a
 stump or a wooden fence rail to climb barefooted and bareback onto 
Tony, a gentle horse kept at the Fiegener family ranch. She was all of 
five or six years old when she first rode Tony. She had two loves, Dad 
and Tony. And on Tony’s back she would trot through the Flint Hills of 
Pottawatomie County, Kansas, with Tony, wildflowers, birdsong and 
pollinating bees as companions. When she fell off, which was frequently,
 Tony would stand still as a gatepost, then find a stump for her climb.

But
 then Pete died, the family lost the ranch, and Rosemary lost Tony. Her 
three never-married aunts took on her care. They’d grown up in a family 
unfamiliar with affection. They didn’t dislike her; they fed, clothed 
and ignored her.&nbsp;“I might as well have been wallpaper,” she told us 
later. “Or a chair.”

When she reached high school age, the aunts 
sent her to Mount St. Scholastica, the Catholic girls boarding school in
 Atchison, where Rosemary knew no one. She studied mostly alone, never 
went out, kept a little unplanted seed of love close to her heart, 
pollinated by hope but not yet planted. And because it was a girls 
school, no boys noticed that shy little Rosemary Fiegener was drop-dead 
gorgeous -- dark hair, thoughtful dark eyes. And that she radiated 
kindness.

Her seed, her plan for sowing love, was simple in 
design, as she told us: “It was that if I was ever lucky enough to find 
love and kids, that they would get all that I never got: Hugs, 
attention, love, attention, toys, attention.”&nbsp; &nbsp;

And by and by, a 
handsome farmer came along, to help his sister move into the dorm on the
 first day of school. He did a double-take in the hall when he saw 
Rosemary. “Oh, WOW,” he said. &nbsp;

“Be nice,” his sister said. “She’s the nicest.”

Gene Wenzl dropped his sister Joan’s bags and patrolled the halls until he found Rosemary.&nbsp;

Gene
 was a talkative, bright guy who farmed and played trumpet in rural 
dance bands. He sang all the time at work, liked jokes and telling 
stories. He called her Rosie, because he liked nicknames, and she liked 
the name because it made her sound fun, and because it bothered her 
aunts, and so for the rest of her life she was Rosie to many and 
Rosemary to a few.

Rosie told her aunts she would marry Gene. Her 
aunts told her she would do no such thing because they planned to have 
Rosemary keep house for their family, as they had done, loveless and 
childless.

And for the first time ever, Rosie declared out loud that she would do as she darn well pleased.

Gene’s
 parents showered her with love and attention, which startled her at 
first. And soon after she married him in 1954, she and Gene made one 
baby, and then another, and eventually five boys in only nine years.

He
 sang while he plowed fields; he played trumpet. She showered her boys 
with attention, not just love but attention in the finest of details.

She
 read to her sons every night for many years, no matter how tired, or 
how annoying the little boys. She brought plastic alphabet letters home 
when Roy, the eldest, was six, so he could read by the time he started 
school. Tom set multiple fires; she put them out. She read and read and 
read stories, while Gene told them stories from history. The little boys
 became entranced by books and so went off to make adventures of their 
own. None of them became lawyers or Hollywood celebrities but they all 
became adrenaline junkies – cops, newspaper reporters, paramedics, EMTs,
 foster parents, mountain climbers, foreign exchange student sponsors, 
nurses.

Rosie got this started while also doing laundry and 
cooking and gardening and burping babies and helping with homework and 
running them to church, Catechism classes and school, rubbing their 
backs and putting wet washcloths on little faces when they had fevers. 
She hired a babysitter, Pat Lewis, who became a daughter-friend. And 
when girlfriends Sheryl and Sandy and Judy and Carol and Missy showed 
up, they became daughters before they married her sons, and Rosie gave 
them attention and hugs, affection and attention, kindnesses and 
attention.

Rosie led the Red Cross recovery program after a 1973 
tornado destroyed much of Greenleaf. She stayed with her church’s Altar 
Society for decades.

Gene died early (1981 at age 50), leaving her
 with one son still at home and a farm on the edge of dissolution. She 
kept the farm in the family, and the sons came to keep it going.&nbsp;

Rosie
 took EMT training and spent many years crewing ambulances to scenes of 
accidents, injuries and illnesses. And at the end of her aunts’ lives, 
when they got lost in the house of mirrors of dementia, she showered 
them with attention and love and all the things they had not been able 
to give to her long before. But when in their house she found letters 
her father had written home from the war -- letters her aunts had hidden
 from her -- she cried.

She married Kimeo farmer Ed Klozenbucher 
in 1986; they spent 27 years together until his death in 2013. Gene had 
loved her dearly but was an edgy and impatient spouse; Ed treated her as
 a princess, as a gift, and she who lacked love early in life now 
cherished that love.

Sixteen grandchildren came, and they and 
their spouses showered love and affection and photos and attention on 
her. That little seed of love, nurtured in her early secret solitude, 
had grown her a garden of happiness. The grands gave her 22 
great-grandchildren (so far), and she put photos of the grands and 
great-grands on her walls where she could look at them every hour of the
 day.

In the nursing home she was hands-down the staff’s choice as
 the nicest and sweetest resident.&nbsp;Grandson Gene was with her when she 
passed.

Her last words were, (to Larry): “I’m so glad you’re here.”

She was preceded in death by her son, Gary.

She
 leaves her sons, Rich (wife Judy), Almena, Kan.; Tom (Carol), Canon 
City, Colo.; Larry (Sandy) Greenleaf; Roy (Polly), Wichita; and 
daughter-in-laws forever Sheryl Wenzl, Wichita; Missy McLain, Wichita; 
daughter-friend Pat Lewis, Inman, Ks; 16 grandchildren and 22 
great-grandchildren.

Plans for a celebration of life and church service at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greenleaf are pending.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Rosie Wenzl Klozenbucher, gentle soul, good neighbor, and an 
endlessly patient mother and grandmother from Greenleaf, died Feb. 3 at 
the Linn Community Care Home. She was 88.&nbsp;She was born Rosemary 
Frances Fiegener, in Clay Center in 1934, to parents scratching out life
 in the Depression.&nbsp;&nbsp;They were getting divorced, and her mother Rose was
 mortally ill but did not know it; Rose died when Rosemary was two.&nbsp;A 
visitor to the house had found Rose unconscious on the floor and 
Rosemary crawling happily around her.Her father Pete was a poor, 
shy man who lavished love on Rosemary until he got drafted into the U.S.
 Army. He was killed during the 1944 battle for the German city of 
Aachen.Rosemary, nine years old, refused to believe he was dead; 
this was a fib, she told herself -- told in a family that nurtured 
grievances and fibs. She didn’t cry until three years later when Pete’s 
coffin came home.After he was drafted,&nbsp;Rosemary would use either a
 stump or a wooden fence rail to climb barefooted and bareback onto 
Tony, a gentle horse kept at the Fiegener family ranch. She was all of 
five or six years old when she first rode Tony. She had two loves, Dad 
and Tony. And on Tony’s back she would trot through the Flint Hills of 
Pottawatomie County, Kansas, with Tony, wildflowers, birdsong and 
pollinating bees as companions. When she fell off, which was frequently,
 Tony would stand still as a gatepost, then find a stump for her climb.But
 then Pete died, the family lost the ranch, and Rosemary lost Tony. Her 
three never-married aunts took on her care. They’d grown up in a family 
unfamiliar with affection. They didn’t dislike her; they fed, clothed 
and ignored her.&nbsp;“I might as well have been wallpaper,” she told us 
later. “Or a chair.”When she reached high school age, the aunts 
sent her to Mount St. Scholastica, the Catholic girls boarding school in
 Atchison, where Rosemary knew no one. She studied mostly alone, never 
went out, kept a little unplanted seed of love close to her heart, 
pollinated by hope but not yet planted. And because it was a girls 
school, no boys noticed that shy little Rosemary Fiegener was drop-dead 
gorgeous -- dark hair, thoughtful dark eyes. And that she radiated 
kindness.Her seed, her plan for sowing love, was simple in 
design, as she told us: “It was that if I was ever lucky enough to find 
love and kids, that they would get all that I never got: Hugs, 
attention, love, attention, toys, attention.”&nbsp; &nbsp;And by and by, a 
handsome farmer came along, to help his sister move into the dorm on the
 first day of school. He did a double-take in the hall when he saw 
Rosemary. “Oh, WOW,” he said. &nbsp;“Be nice,” his sister said. “She’s the nicest.”Gene Wenzl dropped his sister Joan’s bags and patrolled the halls until he found Rosemary.&nbsp;“Hi,” he said.Gene
 was a talkative, bright guy who farmed and played trumpet in rural 
dance bands. He sang all the time at work, liked jokes and telling 
stories. He called her Rosie, because he liked nicknames, and she liked 
the name because it made her sound fun, and because it bothered her 
aunts, and so for the rest of her life she was Rosie to many and 
Rosemary to a few.Rosie told her aunts she would marry Gene. Her 
aunts told her she would do no such thing because they planned to have 
Rosemary keep house for their family, as they had done, loveless and 
childless.And for the first time ever, Rosie declared out loud that she would do as she darn well pleased.They were upset; she was liberated.Gene’s
 parents showered her with love and attention, which startled her at 
first. And soon after she married him in 1954, she and Gene made one 
baby, and then another, and eventually five boys in only nine years.He
 sang while he plowed fields; he played trumpet. She showered her boys 
with attention, not just love but attention in the finest of details.She
 read to her sons every night for many years, no matter how tired, or 
how annoying the little boys. She brought plastic alphabet letters home 
when Roy, the eldest, was six, so he could read by the time he started 
school. Tom set multiple fires; she put them out. She read and read and 
read stories, while Gene told them stories from history. The little boys
 became entranced by books and so went off to make adventures of their 
own. None of them became lawyers or Hollywood celebrities but they all 
became adrenaline junkies – cops, newspaper reporters, paramedics, EMTs,
 foster parents, mountain climbers, foreign exchange student sponsors, 
nurses.Rosie got this started while also doing laundry and 
cooking and gardening and burping babies and helping with homework and 
running them to church, Catechism classes and school, rubbing their 
backs and putting wet washcloths on little faces when they had fevers. 
She hired a babysitter, Pat Lewis, who became a daughter-friend. And 
when girlfriends Sheryl and Sandy and Judy and Carol and Missy showed 
up, they became daughters before they married her sons, and Rosie gave 
them attention and hugs, affection and attention, kindnesses and 
attention.Rosie led the Red Cross recovery program after a 1973 
tornado destroyed much of Greenleaf. She stayed with her church’s Altar 
Society for decades.Gene died early (1981 at age 50), leaving her
 with one son still at home and a farm on the edge of dissolution. She 
kept the farm in the family, and the sons came to keep it going.&nbsp;Rosie
 took EMT training and spent many years crewing ambulances to scenes of 
accidents, injuries and illnesses. And at the end of her aunts’ lives, 
when they got lost in the house of mirrors of dementia, she showered 
them with attention and love and all the things they had not been able 
to give to her long before. But when in their house she found letters 
her father had written home from the war -- letters her aunts had hidden
 from her -- she cried.She married Kimeo farmer Ed Klozenbucher 
in 1986; they spent 27 years together until his death in 2013. Gene had 
loved her dearly but was an edgy and impatient spouse; Ed treated her as
 a princess, as a gift, and she who lacked love early in life now 
cherished that love.Sixteen grandchildren came, and they and 
their spouses showered love and affection and photos and attention on 
her. That little seed of love, nurtured in her early secret solitude, 
had grown her a garden of happiness. The grands gave her 22 
great-grandchildren (so far), and she put photos of the grands and 
great-grands on her walls where she could look at them every hour of the
 day.In the nursing home she was hands-down the staff’s choice as
 the nicest and sweetest resident.&nbsp;Grandson Gene was with her when she 
passed.Her last words were, (to Larry): “I’m so glad you’re here.”She was preceded in death by her son, Gary.She
 leaves her sons, Rich (wife Judy), Almena, Kan.; Tom (Carol), Canon 
City, Colo.; Larry (Sandy) Greenleaf; Roy (Polly), Wichita; and 
daughter-in-laws forever Sheryl Wenzl, Wichita; Missy McLain, Wichita; 
daughter-friend Pat Lewis, Inman, Ks; 16 grandchildren and 22 
great-grandchildren.Plans for a celebration of life and church service at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greenleaf are pending.

Rosie Wenzl Klozenbucher

Darlene Alberta Mlynar, 90, passed away February 7, 2023, at Locust 
Grove Village in La Crosse. She was born February 8, 1932, in rural 
Galatia, Kan., to Alex and Marie (Foos) Karst. She married Edward C. 
Mlynar on May 24, 1949, at Hoisington.&nbsp; He died June 16, 1989.

A longtime resident of Hoisington, Darlene worked for Suburban 
Laundry, then later for Superior Essex in the custodial department.&nbsp; 
Also, never having idle hands, Darlene and Edward had a lawn care 
service for many years.&nbsp; She was a devoted member of Concordia Lutheran 
Church, LWML (Lutheran Women's Missionary League), American Legion Post 
286 Auxiliary, and V.F.W. Post 7427 Auxiliary, all of Hoisington. Darlene was an avid bowler, competing in many state tournaments, and 
traveling, enjoying numerous bus tours.

Survivors include, her sister, Joyce Wegele of Galatia.&nbsp; She was 
preceded in death by her husband, Edward Mlynar; her four half brothers,
 Milton Rein, LeRoy Rein, Ralph Karst, Melvin Karst and Leo Karst; and a
 half sister, Beatrice Cook.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, 
February 9, 2023, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, with the 
family present to receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service
 will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 10, 2023, at Concordia 
Lutheran Church in Hoisington, with Pastor Gary Wolf presiding. 
Interment will be in the Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington. 

Memorials have
 been designated to Locust Grove Village or Concordia Lutheran Church, 
in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 416, Hoisington, KS 
67544.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Darlene Alberta Mlynar, 90, passed away February 7, 2023, at Locust 
Grove Village in La Crosse. She was born February 8, 1932, in rural 
Galatia, Kan., to Alex and Marie (Foos) Karst. She married Edward C. 
Mlynar on May 24, 1949, at Hoisington.&nbsp; He died June 16, 1989.A longtime resident of Hoisington, Darlene worked for Suburban 
Laundry, then later for Superior Essex in the custodial department.&nbsp; 
Also, never having idle hands, Darlene and Edward had a lawn care 
service for many years.&nbsp; She was a devoted member of Concordia Lutheran 
Church, LWML (Lutheran Women's Missionary League), American Legion Post 
286 Auxiliary, and V.F.W. Post 7427 Auxiliary, all of Hoisington. Darlene was an avid bowler, competing in many state tournaments, and 
traveling, enjoying numerous bus tours.Survivors include, her sister, Joyce Wegele of Galatia.&nbsp; She was 
preceded in death by her husband, Edward Mlynar; her four half brothers,
 Milton Rein, LeRoy Rein, Ralph Karst, Melvin Karst and Leo Karst; and a
 half sister, Beatrice Cook.Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, 
February 9, 2023, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, with the 
family present to receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service
 will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 10, 2023, at Concordia 
Lutheran Church in Hoisington, with Pastor Gary Wolf presiding. 
Interment will be in the Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington. Memorials have
 been designated to Locust Grove Village or Concordia Lutheran Church, 
in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 416, Hoisington, KS 
67544.

Darlene Alberta Mlynar

Prairie View resident Jerry DeWitt passed away on February 4, 2023, in Colby, Kansas, at the age 75.

Jerry was born on February 28, 1947, in Phillipsburg to Dick and Ila (Greving) DeWitt.

Jerry was married to Gloria (Brands) DeWitt on August 13, 1971, at the Luctor Dutch Reformed Church, in Prairie View.

He was preceded in death by his parents Dick and Ila DeWitt and his brother-in-law Jerald Huiting.

Jerry was survived by his wife Gloria, sons Darrin DeWitt and wife 
Trudi of Syracuse, KS, and Jared DeWitt and wife Melody of Prairie View,
 daughter Kassandra DeWitt of Phillipsburg, brothers Roger DeWitt and 
wife Roxie of Prairie View, Dennis DeWitt and wife Cathy of Prairie 
View, and Brian DeWitt and wife Michelle of Hays, and sisters Karen 
Huiting of Prairie View, and Doris Van Kooten and husband Kenny of 
Holland, MI, as well as 10 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.

Jerry will lie in-state from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday and 9 
a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday with a visitation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
Thursday evening at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel in Phillipsburg.

A Funeral Service officiated by Pastor Shawn Richardson will be held 
at 10 a.m. Friday, February 10, at the Luctor Christion Reformed Church 
in Prairie View. The service will be live streamed on the Olliff-Boeve 
Memorial Chapel Facebook page.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Luctor Christian Reformed 
Church, Sunshine City Library, and the Phillips County Fair Board.

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 </figure>Prairie View resident Jerry DeWitt passed away on February 4, 2023, in Colby, Kansas, at the age 75.Jerry was born on February 28, 1947, in Phillipsburg to Dick and Ila (Greving) DeWitt.Jerry was married to Gloria (Brands) DeWitt on August 13, 1971, at the Luctor Dutch Reformed Church, in Prairie View.He was preceded in death by his parents Dick and Ila DeWitt and his brother-in-law Jerald Huiting.Jerry was survived by his wife Gloria, sons Darrin DeWitt and wife 
Trudi of Syracuse, KS, and Jared DeWitt and wife Melody of Prairie View,
 daughter Kassandra DeWitt of Phillipsburg, brothers Roger DeWitt and 
wife Roxie of Prairie View, Dennis DeWitt and wife Cathy of Prairie 
View, and Brian DeWitt and wife Michelle of Hays, and sisters Karen 
Huiting of Prairie View, and Doris Van Kooten and husband Kenny of 
Holland, MI, as well as 10 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.Jerry will lie in-state from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday and 9 
a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday with a visitation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
Thursday evening at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel in Phillipsburg.A Funeral Service officiated by Pastor Shawn Richardson will be held 
at 10 a.m. Friday, February 10, at the Luctor Christion Reformed Church 
in Prairie View. The service will be live streamed on the Olliff-Boeve 
Memorial Chapel Facebook page.Memorial Contributions may be made to Luctor Christian Reformed 
Church, Sunshine City Library, and the Phillips County Fair Board.

Jerry Gordon DeWitt 

Kathleen Ann Schneider, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away on February 6, 
2023, at the Hospice House in Hutchinson, KS, at the age of 69. She was 
born on October 16, 1953, to Harvey and Viola (Rummel) Wright in Atwood,
 Kansas. She married Michael Schneider on August 11, 1973, in Atwood. 
They were blessed with six children: Adam, Tate, Kahl, Chauncy, Becky, 
and Mary.

Kathy grew up in Atwood and graduated from 
Atwood High School in 1971. She went to cosmetology school in Goodland, 
KS and worked in the beauty industry for 2 years. Once she and Michael 
were married, she worked on the farm and was a Para at the WaKeeney 
schools for many years. She was a very active member of the WaKeeney 
Church of God.

Kathy enjoyed farming, sewing, reading, 
fishing, cooking and baking with her grandkids, getting together with 
her church groups, and the girls’ trips with her sister and friends. For
 Kathy, it isn’t the farm that makes the farmer’s wife; it’s the love, 
hard work, dedication, faith, and character. She was all these things 
and more. She set for us an example and passed on to us the values of 
hard work, noble character, and devout love for God, family, friends and
 neighbors.

Left to cherish Kathy’s memory are her 
children, Adam (Jannelle) Schneider of Goshen, KY, Kahl (Heather) 
Schneider of Adair, IA, Chauncy Schneider of WaKeeney, KS, Becky (Aaron)
 Hammeke of Great Bend, KS, and Mary Schneider of Denver, CO; siblings, 
Lynn (RayeAnn) Wright of Atwood, KS and Debbie (Mike) Fanders of Atwood,
 KS; and 17 grandchildren, Abigail Schneider, Colton Schneider, Quynton 
Younker, Paxton Schneider, Treyton Schneider, Brexton Schneider, Ben 
Schneider, Gabe Schneider, June Schneider, Ethan Hammeke, Beth Hammeke, 
Tyler Hammeke, Deseray Herskowitz, Tanner Herskowitz, Treydon 
Herskowitz, Tucker Herskowitz, and Tristian Herskowitz.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Viola Wright; husband, Mike Schneider; and son, Tate Schneider.

The
 Psalmist David said, “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart 
trusts in Him.” Kathy was a woman of strong faith who trusted every 
aspect of her life to the hands of her Lord. Although we love and miss 
her greatly, we rejoice that the strength and protection He gave her is 
no longer needed, for now her trust has found fulfillment in the same 
loving hands that have now carried her home.

A funeral 
service will be held on Friday, February 10, 2023, at 11AM at the 
WaKeeney Church of God. The family will receive friends on Thursday, 
5-7 PM at the Church.

Memorials are suggested to Hospice
 and Homecare of Reno County or WaKeeney Church of God and may be sent 
to Plumer-Overlease Funeal Home, 723 N 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

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 </figure>Kathleen Ann Schneider, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away on February 6, 
2023, at the Hospice House in Hutchinson, KS, at the age of 69. She was 
born on October 16, 1953, to Harvey and Viola (Rummel) Wright in Atwood,
 Kansas. She married Michael Schneider on August 11, 1973, in Atwood. 
They were blessed with six children: Adam, Tate, Kahl, Chauncy, Becky, 
and Mary.Kathy grew up in Atwood and graduated from 
Atwood High School in 1971. She went to cosmetology school in Goodland, 
KS and worked in the beauty industry for 2 years. Once she and Michael 
were married, she worked on the farm and was a Para at the WaKeeney 
schools for many years. She was a very active member of the WaKeeney 
Church of God.Kathy enjoyed farming, sewing, reading, 
fishing, cooking and baking with her grandkids, getting together with 
her church groups, and the girls’ trips with her sister and friends. For
 Kathy, it isn’t the farm that makes the farmer’s wife; it’s the love, 
hard work, dedication, faith, and character. She was all these things 
and more. She set for us an example and passed on to us the values of 
hard work, noble character, and devout love for God, family, friends and
 neighbors.Left to cherish Kathy’s memory are her 
children, Adam (Jannelle) Schneider of Goshen, KY, Kahl (Heather) 
Schneider of Adair, IA, Chauncy Schneider of WaKeeney, KS, Becky (Aaron)
 Hammeke of Great Bend, KS, and Mary Schneider of Denver, CO; siblings, 
Lynn (RayeAnn) Wright of Atwood, KS and Debbie (Mike) Fanders of Atwood,
 KS; and 17 grandchildren, Abigail Schneider, Colton Schneider, Quynton 
Younker, Paxton Schneider, Treyton Schneider, Brexton Schneider, Ben 
Schneider, Gabe Schneider, June Schneider, Ethan Hammeke, Beth Hammeke, 
Tyler Hammeke, Deseray Herskowitz, Tanner Herskowitz, Treydon 
Herskowitz, Tucker Herskowitz, and Tristian Herskowitz.She is preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Viola Wright; husband, Mike Schneider; and son, Tate Schneider.The
 Psalmist David said, “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart 
trusts in Him.” Kathy was a woman of strong faith who trusted every 
aspect of her life to the hands of her Lord. Although we love and miss 
her greatly, we rejoice that the strength and protection He gave her is 
no longer needed, for now her trust has found fulfillment in the same 
loving hands that have now carried her home.A funeral 
service will be held on Friday, February 10, 2023, at 11AM at the 
WaKeeney Church of God. The family will receive friends on Thursday, 
5-7 PM at the Church.Memorials are suggested to Hospice
 and Homecare of Reno County or WaKeeney Church of God and may be sent 
to Plumer-Overlease Funeal Home, 723 N 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

Kathleen Ann Schneider

Marceda “Ceda” Schmidt, 90, died Monday, February 6, 2023, at Southwind of Spearville.

She was born August 15, 1932, at Spearville, the daughter of Albert 
and Eva (Stegman) Konrade.&nbsp; She was a graduate of Offerle High School.&nbsp; 
On August 22, 1950, she married Gerald Schmidt at Offerle and in 1958 
they moved to Syracuse, Kansas, and returned to Spearville in 2000.&nbsp; She 
was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting and cross stitching.

She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church and Daughters of Isabella, Spearville.

Survivors include: 6 children, Steven Schmidt and wife Lisa, 
Phillipsburg, Kansas, Roger Schmidt and wife Terri, San Antonio, Texas, 
Joyce Salter, Spearville, Marsha Maxey and husband Tim, Offerle, George 
Schmidt and wife Ronna, Tribune, Kansas and Michael Schmidt and wife 
Trish, Dodge City; 18 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and 5 great 
great grandchildren; a brother, Reg Konrade and wife Jan, Abilene, 
Kansas; and a sister, Carolyn Gleason.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Gerald, a 
daughter, Gloria Weckerly, a son, Thomas Schmidt, 2 brothers, Alvin and 
Gilbert Konrade and 2 sons-in-law, Paul Weckerly and Alan Salter.

Daughters of Isabella and Vigil service will be at 7:00 pm Thursday, 
February 9, 2023, at St. John the Baptist Church.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be 
at 11:00 am Friday at the church with Fr. Ben Green and Fr. Jarett 
Konrade presiding.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St. John Cemetery, 
Spearville.&nbsp; There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken 
place.&nbsp; Friends may sign the register from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Thursday 
at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.

The family suggests memorials to Southwind of Spearville in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

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 </figure>Marceda “Ceda” Schmidt, 90, died Monday, February 6, 2023, at Southwind of Spearville.She was born August 15, 1932, at Spearville, the daughter of Albert 
and Eva (Stegman) Konrade.&nbsp; She was a graduate of Offerle High School.&nbsp; 
On August 22, 1950, she married Gerald Schmidt at Offerle and in 1958 
they moved to Syracuse, Kansas, and returned to Spearville in 2000.&nbsp; She 
was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting and cross stitching.She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church and Daughters of Isabella, Spearville.Survivors include: 6 children, Steven Schmidt and wife Lisa, 
Phillipsburg, Kansas, Roger Schmidt and wife Terri, San Antonio, Texas, 
Joyce Salter, Spearville, Marsha Maxey and husband Tim, Offerle, George 
Schmidt and wife Ronna, Tribune, Kansas and Michael Schmidt and wife 
Trish, Dodge City; 18 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and 5 great 
great grandchildren; a brother, Reg Konrade and wife Jan, Abilene, 
Kansas; and a sister, Carolyn Gleason.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Gerald, a 
daughter, Gloria Weckerly, a son, Thomas Schmidt, 2 brothers, Alvin and 
Gilbert Konrade and 2 sons-in-law, Paul Weckerly and Alan Salter.Daughters of Isabella and Vigil service will be at 7:00 pm Thursday, 
February 9, 2023, at St. John the Baptist Church.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be 
at 11:00 am Friday at the church with Fr. Ben Green and Fr. Jarett 
Konrade presiding.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St. John Cemetery, 
Spearville.&nbsp; There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken 
place.&nbsp; Friends may sign the register from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Thursday 
at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.The family suggests memorials to Southwind of Spearville in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

Marceda 'Ceda' Schmidt

Joe Farrell, 86, of Hill City, Kansas, died Monday February 6, 2023. 

He was a longtime ag teacher and  FFA adviser for Hill City High School. A full obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

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

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 </figure>Joe Farrell, 86, of Hill City, Kansas, died Monday February 6, 2023. He was a longtime ag teacher and FFA adviser for Hill City High School. A full obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Joe-Farrell?obId=27223754#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Joe Farrell

Bonnie Belle Wyatt passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the 
Rooks County Health Center in Plainville at the age of 91. She was born 
May 30, 1931, to Theodore and Foila (Joy) Gosser in Hays, Kansas.

Visitation
 will be Sunday, February 12, 2023, from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM at the 
funeral home in Plainville with the family receiving friends from 1:00 
PM until 3:00 PM.&nbsp; Funeral Services are planned for Monday, February 13,
 2023, at Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma with burial to follow in 
Plainville Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the 
Peace Lutheran Church or The Women's Army Memorial at Arlington National
 Cemetery and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 
SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663.

A full obituary is pending with&nbsp;Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Bonnie Belle Wyatt passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the 
Rooks County Health Center in Plainville at the age of 91. She was born 
May 30, 1931, to Theodore and Foila (Joy) Gosser in Hays, Kansas.Visitation
 will be Sunday, February 12, 2023, from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM at the 
funeral home in Plainville with the family receiving friends from 1:00 
PM until 3:00 PM.&nbsp; Funeral Services are planned for Monday, February 13,
 2023, at Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma with burial to follow in 
Plainville Cemetery.Memorials are suggested to the 
Peace Lutheran Church or The Women's Army Memorial at Arlington National
 Cemetery and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 
SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663.A full obituary is pending with&nbsp;Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home.

Bonnie Belle Wyatt

Scott Allen Gilmer, born January 7, 1960, in Denver, Colorado, passed 
away at his home in Goodland, Kansas, on February 4, 2023, at the age of 
63.

Scott grew up and graduated from Decatur Community High School with 
the class of 1979 in Oberlin, Kansas. Upon graduation, he moved to 
Goodland, Kansas to enroll at the NWK Technical School in the Advanced 
Autobody and Mechanics program graduating in 1981. Scott began his 
25-year career in autobody repair at Lonny’s Quality Autobody of 
Goodland, Kansas. Scott’s deep mechanical knowledge served him well in a
 transition to Kansasland Tire &amp; Service, and most recently, in the 
service department of Frontier Ag. His knowledge, talent, and dedication
 in the industry quickly turned an after-hours hobby into a profitable 
side business, of spray-in truck bedliners known as Scott’s Moonlight 
Liners. Scott’s tireless work ethic and compassion to serve others, 
particularly those in need, led him to serve as a volunteer firefighter 
for 15+ years, he donated blood when able, and was always helping 
neighbors and friends with anything they needed.

When Scott wasn’t working, he could be found in his happy 
place…outdoors, where he found peace and solace.&nbsp; &nbsp;He spent time in the 
country cutting firewood, trapping wild animals for farmers and 
ranchers, and enjoyed taking long drives in his truck with his dog. 
Scott had love and respect for the animals and the land. His favorite 
times of the year were opening weekend for both pheasant and deer 
hunting seasons, where he enjoyed time in the fields with his closest 
friends and made the most treasured memories with his children and 
grandchildren.&nbsp; Scott was a long-time member of the BPOE #1528 Elks 
Lodge, had a passion for collecting antiques and you could always find 
him tinkering with something in his shop.&nbsp; Scott never sat still, he was
 always busy doing something and was one of the toughest and hardest 
working people any of us will ever know.

He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. His 
passing is a great loss, and he will be deeply missed by many, but the 
memories will live on in all of us and his spirit will carry on as we 
lend a helping hand to our neighbors as he did.

Scott is survived by his wife of 29 years, Nancy (Parke); daughter 
Shandi (Dennis) Shaw and their children Aiyana and Hunter of Largo, 
Florida; son Zane (Rachel) Gilmer and their children Hollyn and Greyson 
of Aurora, Colorado; step-son Eric (Jordan) Mai and their children 
Hayden, Derek and Logan of Peachtree Corners, Georgia; step-son Chad 
(Gwen) Mai and their children Tresten, Roman and Georgia of Goodland, 
Kansas; and step-son Bryan (Sara) Mai and their children, Catherine and 
William of Overland Park, Kansas; and sister Kathy Gilmer of Haxtun, 
Colorado.

He is preceded in death by his parents Walt and Marilynn Gilmer.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Scott’s honor are 
encouraged to be sent to the funeral home to benefit two of his favorite
 organizations: Hunting Heritage Group (youth hunt program) and High 
Plains Roosters Chapter #663 of Pheasants Forever and may be left at the
 services or sent to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., 
Goodland, KS 67735.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/f/scott-gilmer-memorial">A GoFundMe page</a> has also been set up in Scott’s 
honor where donations can be made for the benefit of these 
organizations.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Scott Allen Gilmer, born January 7, 1960, in Denver, Colorado, passed 
away at his home in Goodland, Kansas, on February 4, 2023, at the age of 
63.Scott grew up and graduated from Decatur Community High School with 
the class of 1979 in Oberlin, Kansas. Upon graduation, he moved to 
Goodland, Kansas to enroll at the NWK Technical School in the Advanced 
Autobody and Mechanics program graduating in 1981. Scott began his 
25-year career in autobody repair at Lonny’s Quality Autobody of 
Goodland, Kansas. Scott’s deep mechanical knowledge served him well in a
 transition to Kansasland Tire &amp; Service, and most recently, in the 
service department of Frontier Ag. His knowledge, talent, and dedication
 in the industry quickly turned an after-hours hobby into a profitable 
side business, of spray-in truck bedliners known as Scott’s Moonlight 
Liners. Scott’s tireless work ethic and compassion to serve others, 
particularly those in need, led him to serve as a volunteer firefighter 
for 15+ years, he donated blood when able, and was always helping 
neighbors and friends with anything they needed.When Scott wasn’t working, he could be found in his happy 
place…outdoors, where he found peace and solace.&nbsp; &nbsp;He spent time in the 
country cutting firewood, trapping wild animals for farmers and 
ranchers, and enjoyed taking long drives in his truck with his dog. 
Scott had love and respect for the animals and the land. His favorite 
times of the year were opening weekend for both pheasant and deer 
hunting seasons, where he enjoyed time in the fields with his closest 
friends and made the most treasured memories with his children and 
grandchildren.&nbsp; Scott was a long-time member of the BPOE #1528 Elks 
Lodge, had a passion for collecting antiques and you could always find 
him tinkering with something in his shop.&nbsp; Scott never sat still, he was
 always busy doing something and was one of the toughest and hardest 
working people any of us will ever know.He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. His 
passing is a great loss, and he will be deeply missed by many, but the 
memories will live on in all of us and his spirit will carry on as we 
lend a helping hand to our neighbors as he did.Scott is survived by his wife of 29 years, Nancy (Parke); daughter 
Shandi (Dennis) Shaw and their children Aiyana and Hunter of Largo, 
Florida; son Zane (Rachel) Gilmer and their children Hollyn and Greyson 
of Aurora, Colorado; step-son Eric (Jordan) Mai and their children 
Hayden, Derek and Logan of Peachtree Corners, Georgia; step-son Chad 
(Gwen) Mai and their children Tresten, Roman and Georgia of Goodland, 
Kansas; and step-son Bryan (Sara) Mai and their children, Catherine and 
William of Overland Park, Kansas; and sister Kathy Gilmer of Haxtun, 
Colorado.He is preceded in death by his parents Walt and Marilynn Gilmer.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Scott’s honor are 
encouraged to be sent to the funeral home to benefit two of his favorite
 organizations: Hunting Heritage Group (youth hunt program) and High 
Plains Roosters Chapter #663 of Pheasants Forever and may be left at the
 services or sent to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., 
Goodland, KS 67735.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/f/scott-gilmer-memorial">A GoFundMe page</a> has also been set up in Scott’s 
honor where donations can be made for the benefit of these 
organizations.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Scott Allen Gilmer

Dwight Wagner, age 88, of Larned, Kansas, passed away on February 3, 2023. He was born March 18, 1934, to Edwin and Mabel Edna (Hinkel) Wagner in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He graduated Ness City High School in 1953, he then served in the United States Army as a German Interpreter for four years.&nbsp; After service, he enjoyed many jobs in his life, but found his joy and calling at Larned State Hospital as a Licensed Mental Health Technician II, where he worked for 14 years.

He was a lifetime member of the VFW and loved spending time at the Welcome Inn in Larned where he shared about his love of hunting and fishing.&nbsp; Dwight also loved to ride Harleys, bowling and was an avid domino player.&nbsp; At one time, he played 26 games in one day.

He is survived by one son, Curtis D. (Brenda) Wagner of Larned, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents Edwin and&nbsp; Mabel Wagner, two brothers, Gene and Willie, and one sister, Donna.

Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; A celebration of life and memorial will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are in care of &nbsp;Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

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 </figure>Dwight Wagner, age 88, of Larned, Kansas, passed away on February 3, 2023. He was born March 18, 1934, to Edwin and Mabel Edna (Hinkel) Wagner in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;He graduated Ness City High School in 1953, he then served in the United States Army as a German Interpreter for four years.&nbsp; After service, he enjoyed many jobs in his life, but found his joy and calling at Larned State Hospital as a Licensed Mental Health Technician II, where he worked for 14 years.He was a lifetime member of the VFW and loved spending time at the Welcome Inn in Larned where he shared about his love of hunting and fishing.&nbsp; Dwight also loved to ride Harleys, bowling and was an avid domino player.&nbsp; At one time, he played 26 games in one day.He is survived by one son, Curtis D. (Brenda) Wagner of Larned, Kansas.He was preceded in death by his parents Edwin and&nbsp; Mabel Wagner, two brothers, Gene and Willie, and one sister, Donna.Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; A celebration of life and memorial will be held at a later date.Arrangements are in care of &nbsp;Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Dwight Wagner

Brian Matthew Matal, 45, Auburn, Kansas, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023. 
 Brian was born November 4, 1977, in Hays, Kansas. He was a loving 
husband, father, son, brother, friend and mentor. Brian worked for over 
20 years in the construction industry. He developed an abundance of 
knowledge for various trades. The last 10 years, Brian was a foreman in
 steel erection and completed many projects in Kansas and out of state. 
 Brian could spark a conversation with anyone and had a very magnetic 
personality that drew people to him. He touched so many people’s lives 
and would drop anything to lend a helping hand. Brian will be deeply 
missed by all that knew him. Brian is survived by his wife, 
Shannon “Cookie” Matal; daughter, Allison “Alli” Matal; father, Joseph 
Matal (Joyce); grandmother, Carol Ostrom; brother, Chris Matal (Tejay); 
sister, Shannon Ramos (John C.); nephew, Joe Bradshaw; and niece, Selena
 Ramos. He was preceded in death by his, grandparents, Henry and 
Florence Matal and Harold Ostrom, mother, Elizabeth Ostrom, step-father,
 Ron Bradshaw, brother, Joseph “Joey” Matal, Niece Lindsay Matal and 
nephew, Luke Matal. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday,
 February 7, 2023, at Kevin Brennan family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish 
Road, Topeka KS 66614. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, 
February 8, 2023, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, 
memorial contributions may be made to his wife, Shannon Matal, for 
Brian’s medical expenses, and sent in care of the funeral home. 
Condolences may be sent online to <a href="http://www.kevinbrennanfamily.com" target="_blank">www.kevinbrennanfamily.com</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Brian Matthew Matal, 45, Auburn, Kansas, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023. 
 Brian was born November 4, 1977, in Hays, Kansas. He was a loving 
husband, father, son, brother, friend and mentor. Brian worked for over 
20 years in the construction industry. He developed an abundance of 
knowledge for various trades. The last 10 years, Brian was a foreman in
 steel erection and completed many projects in Kansas and out of state. 
 Brian could spark a conversation with anyone and had a very magnetic 
personality that drew people to him. He touched so many people’s lives 
and would drop anything to lend a helping hand. Brian will be deeply 
missed by all that knew him. Brian is survived by his wife, 
Shannon “Cookie” Matal; daughter, Allison “Alli” Matal; father, Joseph 
Matal (Joyce); grandmother, Carol Ostrom; brother, Chris Matal (Tejay); 
sister, Shannon Ramos (John C.); nephew, Joe Bradshaw; and niece, Selena
 Ramos. He was preceded in death by his, grandparents, Henry and 
Florence Matal and Harold Ostrom, mother, Elizabeth Ostrom, step-father,
 Ron Bradshaw, brother, Joseph “Joey” Matal, Niece Lindsay Matal and 
nephew, Luke Matal. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday,
 February 7, 2023, at Kevin Brennan family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish 
Road, Topeka KS 66614. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, 
February 8, 2023, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, 
memorial contributions may be made to his wife, Shannon Matal, for 
Brian’s medical expenses, and sent in care of the funeral home. 
Condolences may be sent online to <a href="http://www.kevinbrennanfamily.com" target="_blank">www.kevinbrennanfamily.com</a>.&nbsp;

Brian Matthew Matal

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

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

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

Ronald 'Ron' Eugene Kuhlman

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

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

Thomas A. 'Tom' Koerner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Otto Harp

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

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

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

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

Casey Allen Quagliano

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

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

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

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

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

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

Charlotte Lillian Mai

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

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

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

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

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

Jerry Dean McGuire

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Janice Marie Grauer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lezetta Marie (Hackerott) Hlad

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1675790119486.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Lola
 Jean (Gibbs) Pitts, 89, of San Jose, California, left this life for her
 heavenly home on February&nbsp;1, 2023. Born in Hodgeman CO, Kansas on June 
11, 1933, Lola was the fifth child and second daughter of Harry Gibbs 
Sr. and Celia Borieson Gibbs. She was raised on the family farm in rural
 Hodgeman County, attended the one-room schoolhouse near their farm 
through 8th grade and graduated from Jetmore High School in 1951.&nbsp;On
 August 11, 1951, Lola was wed to Vernon Pitts at a ceremony in the 
Methodist Church in Jetmore. They were blessed with four children. The 
family lived in several small SW Kansas communities, including Jetmore 
and Dighton and finally settled in Bucklin in 1958, where Vern worked at
 the local lumberyard. Vern and Lola purchased the Lindas Lumber Co. in 
1961 and ran that enterprise until they sold it in 1981. Lola worked at 
the Bucklin Hospital and Hill Top House as a nurse’s aide during their 
years there and loved caring for the patients and working with the other
 staff members. These were among her dearest memories.&nbsp;Lola
 was a devoted wife, mom, aunt and friend. She loved to host gatherings 
with her wonderful hospitality gift. She perfected the "Lola Pitts 
School of Entertaining", teaching her daughters to always make sure 
there was an abundance of food for everyone! She attended all of&nbsp;her 
children's school activities, even taking the night shift at the 
hospital so that she wouldn't miss any evening programs or sporting 
events.Lola
 and Vern moved to San Jose, CA, in 1981 with their youngest child and 
soon two of their older children joined them there. Lola found 
employment with the church they attended, South Bay Covenant, as a 
secretary and filled that position for a number of years until they 
longed to return to the Midwest. They moved to Kansas City, MO in 1994 
to be near their two daughters and families. Lola worked as a bookkeeper
 for Omega Bookstore and later found a position with the KCI Security 
Office as a secretary in 2001. Subsequently, Lola moved to the 
Operations Office at the airport from where she retired in September 
2012 at the age of 79.At
 the passing of her husband, Vernon, in 2020, Lola moved back to 
California to live with Vern and Karen Pitts in San Jose. She was 
lovingly cared for by her son and daughter-in-law until her death.Lola
 was preceded in death by her parents, four siblings, James Gibbs, 
Joseph Gibbs, Erma Hubbell and Harry Gibbs Jr., one great granddaughter,
 and Vernon Pitts, her husband of 69 years. She is survived by her 
children: Gloria Scheib, Kansas City, MO; Vern Pitts Jr (Karen), San 
Jose, CA; Lorrie (Michael) Sandoval, Walnut Creek, CA; and Aaron Pitts 
(DeeDee Daily), Kansas City, MO; 13 grandchildren and 
step-grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces
 and dear friends whom she loved from around the country.Lola will be laid to rest in the Fairmount Cemetery in Jetmore, KS. There will be a private memorial at a later date. Arrangements in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, PO Box 663, Jetmore, KS 67854. Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithfuneralhome.com">www.beckwithfuneralhome.com</a>.06/11/19

Lola Jean (Gibbs) Pitts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wayne Alan Kee

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

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

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

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

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1675785712406.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Glen David McMullen, age 64 years, of Hope, Kansas, and formerly of 
Herington, Kansas, and prior to that Gladstone, Missouri, passed away on 
Thursday, February 2, 2023.&nbsp; Glen was born on September 3, 1958, at 
Columbus, Ohio, to William and Shirley (Sullins) McMullen.&nbsp; Glen worked 
as a Maintenance Supervisor for apartment complexes and had his own 
commercial Window Washer Service for many years. He was a member of 
Faith Covenant Fellowship Ministries at Herington, Kansas.&nbsp; He loved 
animals, fishing, playing the guitar, old cars, and dearly loved 
football, especially the Ohio State Buckeyes, as evidenced by his 
collection of Buckeye memorabilia.&nbsp; Glen loved the world of his only 
grandson, Caleb.&nbsp; He could make people laugh uncontrollably and he loved
 all unconditionally.Survivors include two daughters:&nbsp; Monica McMullen of Independence, 
Missouri and Destiny McMullen (and her husband Chad Lawson) of Great 
Bend, Kansas; one grandson, Caleb Lawson of Great Bend; two brothers:&nbsp; 
Danny McMullen of Kansas City, Missouri and Sean McMullen of Bullhead 
City, Arizona; one sister, Sabrina (and her husband Roger) McMullen Burt
 of Herington, Kansas; nieces and nephews.According to his wishes, cremation has been chosen and a Celebration 
of Life Service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials may be made in 
care of the family with Charter Funerals of Great Bend, Kansas in 
charge.

Glen David McMullen

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

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

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

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

Ronald Eugene Kuhlman

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

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

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

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

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1675780869062.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Tom Hamel of El Dorado, KS, passed away on February 3, 2023, at the 
age of 83 after an extended illness.&nbsp; He grew up in Zurich, KS, the 
youngest of three sons to Harry and Nona Hamel.&nbsp; During his youth, Tom 
worked with his father in the construction business, learning the 
building trades and becoming a skilled carpenter in the process.&nbsp; After 
graduating from high school, Tom decided to become an educator.&nbsp; He 
graduated from Fort Hays State University and taught junior and high 
school math in Great Bend, KS for a time, but he continued working on 
his education.&nbsp; He completed his Ed.D. from Oklahoma State University in
 1971 and spent the next 31 years as a professor of mathematics and 
computer science at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN.&nbsp; He
 retired in 2002, moved to El Dorado, and fulfilled his dream of owning a
 house next to a golf course.&nbsp; Tom was an avid golfer for most of his 
life, but he also enjoyed watching just about any sport on TV.&nbsp; He 
became a wood turner in retirement, specializing in making bowls and 
other pieces out of wood to the highest standard of perfection.&nbsp;Tom is survived by his wife Nancy (Eichman) of 58 years, who with a 
heavy heart, will deeply miss her life partner.&nbsp; He is survived by his 
son Daniel, who is grateful for the time he and his father spent 
together over the years working on projects, but in particular, he 
treasures their time together at the end of his father’s life.&nbsp; He is 
survived by his son Paul (Cheryl) and grandchildren Alex, Sarah, and 
Will.&nbsp; Paul will miss talking sports with his dad, along with a variety 
of other topics, but especially their mutual interest in the fine art of
 grilling and smoking meats.&nbsp; Tom was preceded in death by his brother 
Dean, and he is survived by his brother Gary (Gloria).&nbsp;No service is planned at this time.&nbsp; Memorials can be made to the 
Susan B. Allen Auxiliary of El Dorado in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral
 Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Tom Hamel 

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

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 </figure>Dwight Wagner of Larned, Kansas, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at Diversicare of Larned.Arrangements are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

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