Jack M. Samples, age 90, of Hays, Kansas passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society, Hays. He was born July 3, 1932, at Skiatook, OK, to William and Gertrude (Montgomery) Samples. Jack graduated from Hays High School in 1950 and took a year of college at Fort Hays Kansas State College. He worked for Central Exploration Co., and Skelly Oil Co. before marrying Patty J. Binder on July 20,1952, at Hays. She passed away January 19, 2006. Jack was drafted into the U. S. Army in December of 1952, and served 2 years during the "Korean War," before receiving an Honorable Discharge in December 1954, with the rank of Sergeant. He then worked several months for the University of California, out of Los Alamos, NM. For approximately 30 years he worked as an "Office and Field Clerk" for Skelly Oil Co., Getty Oil Co. and Texaco. He is survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter, Keri L. Pendleton of Fontana, CA, on May 15, 2007, and a brother, William D. Samples. Visitation will be Thursday, February 2, 2023, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Private burial will follow in Mount Allen Cemetery, Hays. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>Jack M. Samples, age 90, of Hays, Kansas passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society, Hays. He was born July 3, 1932, at Skiatook, OK, to William and Gertrude (Montgomery) Samples. Jack graduated from Hays High School in 1950 and took a year of college at Fort Hays Kansas State College. He worked for Central Exploration Co., and Skelly Oil Co. before marrying Patty J. Binder on July 20,1952, at Hays. She passed away January 19, 2006. Jack was drafted into the U. S. Army in December of 1952, and served 2 years during the "Korean War," before receiving an Honorable Discharge in December 1954, with the rank of Sergeant. He then worked several months for the University of California, out of Los Alamos, NM. For approximately 30 years he worked as an "Office and Field Clerk" for Skelly Oil Co., Getty Oil Co. and Texaco. He is survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter, Keri L. Pendleton of Fontana, CA, on May 15, 2007, and a brother, William D. Samples. Visitation will be Thursday, February 2, 2023, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Private burial will follow in Mount Allen Cemetery, Hays. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Jack Samples

Joan Marie Knoll, 89, of Norton, Kansas, passed away January 30, 2023,&nbsp; at the Andbe Home. She was born April 14, 1933, in rural Norton County, 
Kansas to Harry and Ruth (Applegate) Meyers.

Joan grew up 
Northwest of Norton and attended rural schools and then graduated from 
Norton Community High School in 1950. She went on to receive her 
bachelor’s and master’s degree in Special Education from Fort Hays State
 University. Joan married Anthony Knoll on August 15, 1952, at the Maple 
Grove Church of the Brethren. They lived in Norton Co. and then moved to
 the farm northwest of Norton in April of 1955 and moved to town in 
1983. She was active in the Brethren Church and First United Methodist 
Church after moving to town. Joan was a member of the Gideons 
International, serving on the state board for two years.

Joan 
began her teaching career in rural Graham County with 1st through 8th 
grade. She later taught at the Lenora elementary school prior to 
transferring to the Norton school district, where she taught 4th and 2nd
 grade as she worked toward getting her master’s degree. Upon receiving
 her master's, she continued teaching special education until her 
retirement in 1982.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, 
Harry and Ruth Meyers; husband, Anthony; children, Teresa Haws and Ray 
Knoll; brothers, Jerry (Sylvia) Meyers and Richard Meyers and sister, 
Carol Putz. She is survived by her sons, Randy Knoll of Norton, KS and 
Stuart (Leigh) Knoll of San Antonio, TX; son-in-law, Richard Haws of 
Bartlesville, OK; granddaughters, Ashley Knoll (Emmanuel) Ekochu of 
Lee’s Summit, MO and Amy (Larry) Tatum of Liberty, MO; sister, Shirley 
(Sherman) Blocher of Lincoln, NE, and sisters-in-law, Janet Meyers of 
Norton, KS and Dorothy Alflin of Puyallup, WA.

A Celebration of 
Life will be held 11:00 am Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the First 
United Methodist Church, Norton. A private family burial was held at the
 Norton Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons 
International or the First United Methodist Church and sent in care of 
Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. 
Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com

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 </figure>Joan Marie Knoll, 89, of Norton, Kansas, passed away January 30, 2023,&nbsp; at the Andbe Home. She was born April 14, 1933, in rural Norton County, 
Kansas to Harry and Ruth (Applegate) Meyers.Joan grew up 
Northwest of Norton and attended rural schools and then graduated from 
Norton Community High School in 1950. She went on to receive her 
bachelor’s and master’s degree in Special Education from Fort Hays State
 University. Joan married Anthony Knoll on August 15, 1952, at the Maple 
Grove Church of the Brethren. They lived in Norton Co. and then moved to
 the farm northwest of Norton in April of 1955 and moved to town in 
1983. She was active in the Brethren Church and First United Methodist 
Church after moving to town. Joan was a member of the Gideons 
International, serving on the state board for two years.Joan 
began her teaching career in rural Graham County with 1st through 8th 
grade. She later taught at the Lenora elementary school prior to 
transferring to the Norton school district, where she taught 4th and 2nd
 grade as she worked toward getting her master’s degree. Upon receiving
 her master's, she continued teaching special education until her 
retirement in 1982.Joan was preceded in death by her parents, 
Harry and Ruth Meyers; husband, Anthony; children, Teresa Haws and Ray 
Knoll; brothers, Jerry (Sylvia) Meyers and Richard Meyers and sister, 
Carol Putz. She is survived by her sons, Randy Knoll of Norton, KS and 
Stuart (Leigh) Knoll of San Antonio, TX; son-in-law, Richard Haws of 
Bartlesville, OK; granddaughters, Ashley Knoll (Emmanuel) Ekochu of 
Lee’s Summit, MO and Amy (Larry) Tatum of Liberty, MO; sister, Shirley 
(Sherman) Blocher of Lincoln, NE, and sisters-in-law, Janet Meyers of 
Norton, KS and Dorothy Alflin of Puyallup, WA.A Celebration of 
Life will be held 11:00 am Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the First 
United Methodist Church, Norton. A private family burial was held at the
 Norton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons 
International or the First United Methodist Church and sent in care of 
Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. 
Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com

Joan Marie Knoll

Viola Engel, 91, Hays, died Monday, January 30, 2023, at Hays Good Samaritan Society.

She was born January 21, 1932, in 
Codell, Kansas, the daughter of Ralph and Mabel (Kreutzer) Dougherty.&nbsp;&nbsp;In
 1949, she graduated from Codell High School and on August 19, 1950, she 
was united in marriage to Victor F. “Vic” Engel in Hays.&nbsp;&nbsp;He preceded 
her in death on January 3, 1989.&nbsp;&nbsp;Viola was a CNA at St. Anthony 
Hospital in Hays and at Logan County Hospital in Oakley.&nbsp;&nbsp;She enjoyed 
bowling, bingo, pinochle, Patsy Cline and Elvis music, and most of all, 
spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include two daughters, Alice 
Robben and Lois Augustine (Ralph), all of Hays, a son, Steven Engel 
(Robin) of Hays, fifteen grandchildren, Tanya Schwarz (Todd), Misty 
Gaiwth (Scott), Jenny Spear (Mike), Trevor Engel, Jennifer Ratliff 
(Travis), Eric Engel (Jamie), Kelli Engel, Connie Engel, Michael Engel, 
Christina Staab (Chad), Laura Engel, Kacie Engel, Renee Seltmann, Ryan 
Augustine (Rachel), and Rachel Pattillo, twelve great grandchildren, 
five great-great grandchildren, and her former daughter-in-law: Carol 
Landis of Quinter.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband Victor, two sons Clifford and Dennis Engel, two 
brothers Aaron and Frank Dougherty, three sisters, LaVonne Naylor, 
Juanita Sprague, and Louella Blakesley, a son-in-law Larry Robben, and a
 grandson Eric Robben.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 
Pine Street, with Fr. Richard Daise officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow in 
St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 pm on 
Friday and from 9:00 am until service time on Saturday, all at the 
funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 pm on Friday 
at the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to Hospice of 
HaysMed.&nbsp;Condolences and memories of Viola may be left for the family at
 <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

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 </figure>Viola Engel, 91, Hays, died Monday, January 30, 2023, at Hays Good Samaritan Society.She was born January 21, 1932, in 
Codell, Kansas, the daughter of Ralph and Mabel (Kreutzer) Dougherty.&nbsp;&nbsp;In
 1949, she graduated from Codell High School and on August 19, 1950, she 
was united in marriage to Victor F. “Vic” Engel in Hays.&nbsp;&nbsp;He preceded 
her in death on January 3, 1989.&nbsp;&nbsp;Viola was a CNA at St. Anthony 
Hospital in Hays and at Logan County Hospital in Oakley.&nbsp;&nbsp;She enjoyed 
bowling, bingo, pinochle, Patsy Cline and Elvis music, and most of all, 
spending time with her grandchildren.Survivors include two daughters, Alice 
Robben and Lois Augustine (Ralph), all of Hays, a son, Steven Engel 
(Robin) of Hays, fifteen grandchildren, Tanya Schwarz (Todd), Misty 
Gaiwth (Scott), Jenny Spear (Mike), Trevor Engel, Jennifer Ratliff 
(Travis), Eric Engel (Jamie), Kelli Engel, Connie Engel, Michael Engel, 
Christina Staab (Chad), Laura Engel, Kacie Engel, Renee Seltmann, Ryan 
Augustine (Rachel), and Rachel Pattillo, twelve great grandchildren, 
five great-great grandchildren, and her former daughter-in-law: Carol 
Landis of Quinter.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband Victor, two sons Clifford and Dennis Engel, two 
brothers Aaron and Frank Dougherty, three sisters, LaVonne Naylor, 
Juanita Sprague, and Louella Blakesley, a son-in-law Larry Robben, and a
 grandson Eric Robben.Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 
Pine Street, with Fr. Richard Daise officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow in 
St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 pm on 
Friday and from 9:00 am until service time on Saturday, all at the 
funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 pm on Friday 
at the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to Hospice of 
HaysMed.&nbsp;Condolences and memories of Viola may be left for the family at
 <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Viola Engel

Mary Ann Elizabeth Befort, age 90, of 
Munjor, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Locust Grove 
Village in La Crosse, Kansas.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM on 
Monday, February 6, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in 
Munjor. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial visitation will be Sunday 5PM -
 7PM with a combined vigil and rosary at 7PM all at Brock's-Keithley 
Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Memorial contributions are suggested to TMP-Marian High School.

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

A complete obituary is pending with Keithley Funeral Homes.

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 </figure>Mary Ann Elizabeth Befort, age 90, of 
Munjor, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Locust Grove 
Village in La Crosse, Kansas.Funeral services will be 10:00 AM on 
Monday, February 6, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in 
Munjor. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery.Memorial visitation will be Sunday 5PM -
 7PM with a combined vigil and rosary at 7PM all at Brock's-Keithley 
Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.Memorial contributions are suggested to TMP-Marian High School.Condolences may be shared by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.comA complete obituary is pending with Keithley Funeral Homes.

Mary Ann Elizabeth Befort

Blanche Frances Koons passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the 
Rawlins County Health Center at the age of 104. She was the fifth of six
 children born to Roy and Sophia (Kletchka) McKain, on September 26, 
1918, on the McKain homestead in Rawlins County. She attended Prairie 
View country school through the eighth grade. 

Blanche met Gene Koons who
 worked for her brother-in-law. They were married on August 31, 1950, at
 St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church in Lakewood, CO. To this union a son, 
Roy, was born November 17, 1951. They remained in Colorado until 1976 
when Gene could no longer work due to disabilities. They moved back to 
Kansas, closer to Blanche’s family and in 1989, after her father’s 
death, they moved onto the family homestead. 

Blanche loved to cook and 
enjoyed large family dinners at the holidays. She especially enjoyed 
visits from the neighborhood children, and she felt like a proxy grandma
 to them. She always enjoyed visitors and they seldom left without being
 offered a cookie or some other treat. In her later years, even after 
she developed dementia, you still couldn’t leave without her offering to
 share her favorite soft cookie. Her son became her full-time caregiver,
 and she was able to remain in her family home. Despite her problems, 
her humor always remained, sometimes when least expected. She was a 
lifelong Catholic and a member of the Alter Society for many years. She 
loved the farm and enjoyed her home until near the end of her life. 
Blanche was preceded in death by her husband Gene; her parents; 
brothers, Oscar, Lewis and Ralph and her sisters, Gertrude Antholz and 
Irene Hopkins. 
She leaves behind her son Roy and many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. 
Visitation is from 5-7:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, 
February 5, 2023, at St John Catholic Church, rural Atwood. Funeral Mass
 is at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 6, 2023, also at St. John Catholic 
Church. She will be the fourth generation of her family buried at the 
Immaculate Conception Cemetery, alongside her husband.

Memorials may be 
made to the organization of the donors choosing and may be 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>Blanche Frances Koons passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the 
Rawlins County Health Center at the age of 104. She was the fifth of six
 children born to Roy and Sophia (Kletchka) McKain, on September 26, 
1918, on the McKain homestead in Rawlins County. She attended Prairie 
View country school through the eighth grade. Blanche met Gene Koons who
 worked for her brother-in-law. They were married on August 31, 1950, at
 St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church in Lakewood, CO. To this union a son, 
Roy, was born November 17, 1951. They remained in Colorado until 1976 
when Gene could no longer work due to disabilities. They moved back to 
Kansas, closer to Blanche’s family and in 1989, after her father’s 
death, they moved onto the family homestead. Blanche loved to cook and 
enjoyed large family dinners at the holidays. She especially enjoyed 
visits from the neighborhood children, and she felt like a proxy grandma
 to them. She always enjoyed visitors and they seldom left without being
 offered a cookie or some other treat. In her later years, even after 
she developed dementia, you still couldn’t leave without her offering to
 share her favorite soft cookie. Her son became her full-time caregiver,
 and she was able to remain in her family home. Despite her problems, 
her humor always remained, sometimes when least expected. She was a 
lifelong Catholic and a member of the Alter Society for many years. She 
loved the farm and enjoyed her home until near the end of her life. 
Blanche was preceded in death by her husband Gene; her parents; 
brothers, Oscar, Lewis and Ralph and her sisters, Gertrude Antholz and 
Irene Hopkins. 
She leaves behind her son Roy and many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. 
Visitation is from 5-7:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, 
February 5, 2023, at St John Catholic Church, rural Atwood. Funeral Mass
 is at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 6, 2023, also at St. John Catholic 
Church. She will be the fourth generation of her family buried at the 
Immaculate Conception Cemetery, alongside her husband. Memorials may be 
made to the organization of the donors choosing and may be 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;

Blanche Frances Koons

Dean Shearer, 89, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at his home in Norton, Kansas.

Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Dean Shearer, 89, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at his home in Norton, Kansas.Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Dean Shearer

Marion D. Schumacher, age 83, of Munjor, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, at HaysMed. He was born May 21, 1939, in Ellis County, Kansas, on the farm near Victoria to Alois “Shorty” and Mary (Jacobs) Schumacher. On April 12, 1958, he married Natalie Robben in Walker, Kansas. She preceded him in death on May 14, 1994. Marion married Valerie Rosenberg on January 18, 2003, in Munjor. Marion had worked for the Ellis County Road and Bridge department for 33 years. Prior to that he had worked at the flour mill and P&amp;B Packers. He was an avid outdoorsman particularly enjoying hunting, fishing and farming. He enjoyed his family time as well. He was a member of NRA and St. Francis of Assis Catholic Church in Munjor. He is survived by his wife, Valerie of Munjor; two sons, Timothy L. Schumacher and wife Tammy of Victoria and Corey Schumacher and wife Heather of Ellis; a daughter, Wanda Ball and husband Jack of Ellis; a brother, Ron Schumacher and wife Pat of Highlands Ranch, CO; 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Marion was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Natalie; two sisters, Charlotte Veatch and Mary Lou Pfannenstiel as well as two infant brothers, Gerald and Dewayne. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, February 3, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Munjor. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hays City Sportsman Club specified for the Outdoor Youth Festival. Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>Marion D. Schumacher, age 83, of Munjor, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, at HaysMed. He was born May 21, 1939, in Ellis County, Kansas, on the farm near Victoria to Alois “Shorty” and Mary (Jacobs) Schumacher. On April 12, 1958, he married Natalie Robben in Walker, Kansas. She preceded him in death on May 14, 1994. Marion married Valerie Rosenberg on January 18, 2003, in Munjor. Marion had worked for the Ellis County Road and Bridge department for 33 years. Prior to that he had worked at the flour mill and P&amp;B Packers. He was an avid outdoorsman particularly enjoying hunting, fishing and farming. He enjoyed his family time as well. He was a member of NRA and St. Francis of Assis Catholic Church in Munjor. He is survived by his wife, Valerie of Munjor; two sons, Timothy L. Schumacher and wife Tammy of Victoria and Corey Schumacher and wife Heather of Ellis; a daughter, Wanda Ball and husband Jack of Ellis; a brother, Ron Schumacher and wife Pat of Highlands Ranch, CO; 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Marion was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Natalie; two sisters, Charlotte Veatch and Mary Lou Pfannenstiel as well as two infant brothers, Gerald and Dewayne. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, February 3, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Munjor. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hays City Sportsman Club specified for the Outdoor Youth Festival. Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Marion D. Schumacher

Lorene House: “Simply the Best” as told by Bill Darnell

Our
 Mom, Lorene House, was quite a woman.  She had many hardships and many 
challenges thrown at her throughout her life, but she always made it 
through with her head held high and her spirit unbroken. She always 
sacrificed for her kids – we never went without anything that was 
important.

Lorene was honest, loving, caring and 
compassionate, and a great storyteller who could always make you laugh. 
She was a generous woman — not just financially, but also in spirit. 
And there wasn’t anything she wouldn’t do to help people. Mom made sure 
we had a wonderful life – Christmas, New Year’s Day, Easter, the 
sidewalk sales in Hays, the drive-in movies in Hill City, and even 
tickling each other’s back while watching TV.

As a child and young adult, Mom loved school.  But getting to school was no picnic — she walked.

Two
 and a half miles each way, even in a blizzard. She’d walk backwards 
when the snow was coming down on her face.  When she got to the 
cemetery, she ran past it as fast as she could.  She had a perfect 
attendance in high school — never missed a day.

Our 
mother had a strong work ethic.  She used to always tell us, “Anything 
worth doing is worth doing right, or it’s not worth doing at all.” Mom 
got her teacher’s certificate at Fort Hays and taught all eight grades 
in a one-room country schoolhouse.  After she married my dad, Bill 
Darnell in 1954, she quit teaching and was a full-time homemaker for two
 small children, Brenda and Tom – and once I was born, me too.

Our
 dad was killed in a car wreck when Mom was only 28 years old and eight 
months pregnant. She worked wherever she could and later was the 
cafeteria cook, along with her sister, Aunt Olive Rome, for both grade 
and high schools in Bogue. She was a great cook. She always had a knack
 for making something special out of something ordinary. The food she 
cooked was delicious – in fact, at school, nobody brought their lunches 
from home to school, and on those special days when they had fried 
chicken. everyone at the high school raced to the grade school cafeteria
 to make sure they got some.

Next she went to work 
at the Bogue cheese factory. Her job was to test the cheese to make sure
 it was good to go.   Another job included  secretary at Money 
Chevrolet, and later she landed a job at the Graham County Courthouse in
 the Treasurer’s office and eventually moved into the position of Deputy
 Treasurer where she spent many years until her retirement.

Lorene
 remained a widow and single mom for 21 years until in 1975, when she 
married Ernie House. She and Ernie traveled a lot, mostly to cities that
 hosted Navy ship reunions, and met up with the wives and  men who Ernie
 served with in the Navy.  She loved going to New York City. She 
especially enjoyed the restaurants, Chinatown and street fairs - all 
kinds of food and merchandise – she loved watching the people and 
tasting all the different flavors from around the world.

When
 my sister Brenda was fighting cancer, Mom and Ernie would go to 
Concordia every Friday night and stay until Monday morning. She would 
make what Brenda called “Magic Soup” – just beef and vegetables, but it 
was magic to Brenda because Mom made it so. Mom and Ernie were together 
for 23 years before he succumbed to a fatal heart attack.

Mom 
enjoyed having friends at her house. Her dining room in Bogue was like 
Grand Central Station, where a multitude of people would join her for 
coffee and delicious snacks every Saturday morning – and sometimes 
during the week.  She loved people from all walks of life – and people 
loved her. She was a remarkable lady, great hostess and a solid and 
loyal friend.  She lived a rich and colorful life and loved to laugh and
 make others laugh too.  She was quite a woman, beautiful inside and 
out.   One of a kind, that’s for sure. She touched so many people’s 
lives in so many ways - she always saw the best in people and never had 
an enemy.  She made friends everywhere she went. To sum it all up, she 
was simply the BEST!

In her later years, she lived in 
her home until she had her stroke, and it was decided then that she 
should move into Dawson Place, where she lived until her death.  Our 
family will always be grateful for the excellent care she received and 
to those who visited her.

Lorene was preceded in death 
by her husbands: Bill Darnell and Ernest House; daughter Brenda Newell; 
siblings and their spouses: Alice Moos (Harry), Art Desbien (Oneida), 
Alma Thyfault (Bill), Gene Desbien (Eva), Edmae LaBarge (Phil), Stella 
Shelton (Milford), Olive Rome (Andy), Harvey Desbien (Doris), Norma 
Desbien, and Lena Desbien; stepdaughters: Donna (House) Knipp and 
Charlene (House) Yount; and step-grandchild, Andrew Knipp.

Survivors
 left to cherish her memory are her sons: Thomas Darnell (Mindy) of 
Damar and Bill Darnell of Hill City; seven grandchildren; 12 step 
grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Lorene-House?obId=27154808#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Lorene House: “Simply the Best” as told by Bill DarnellOur
 Mom, Lorene House, was quite a woman. She had many hardships and many 
challenges thrown at her throughout her life, but she always made it 
through with her head held high and her spirit unbroken. She always 
sacrificed for her kids – we never went without anything that was 
important.Lorene was honest, loving, caring and 
compassionate, and a great storyteller who could always make you laugh. 
She was a generous woman — not just financially, but also in spirit. 
And there wasn’t anything she wouldn’t do to help people. Mom made sure 
we had a wonderful life – Christmas, New Year’s Day, Easter, the 
sidewalk sales in Hays, the drive-in movies in Hill City, and even 
tickling each other’s back while watching TV. As a child and young adult, Mom loved school. But getting to school was no picnic — she walked.Two
 and a half miles each way, even in a blizzard. She’d walk backwards 
when the snow was coming down on her face. When she got to the 
cemetery, she ran past it as fast as she could. She had a perfect 
attendance in high school — never missed a day.Our 
mother had a strong work ethic. She used to always tell us, “Anything 
worth doing is worth doing right, or it’s not worth doing at all.” Mom 
got her teacher’s certificate at Fort Hays and taught all eight grades 
in a one-room country schoolhouse. After she married my dad, Bill 
Darnell in 1954, she quit teaching and was a full-time homemaker for two
 small children, Brenda and Tom – and once I was born, me too.Our
 dad was killed in a car wreck when Mom was only 28 years old and eight 
months pregnant. She worked wherever she could and later was the 
cafeteria cook, along with her sister, Aunt Olive Rome, for both grade 
and high schools in Bogue. She was a great cook. She always had a knack
 for making something special out of something ordinary. The food she 
cooked was delicious – in fact, at school, nobody brought their lunches 
from home to school, and on those special days when they had fried 
chicken. everyone at the high school raced to the grade school cafeteria
 to make sure they got some. Next she went to work 
at the Bogue cheese factory. Her job was to test the cheese to make sure
 it was good to go. Another job included secretary at Money 
Chevrolet, and later she landed a job at the Graham County Courthouse in
 the Treasurer’s office and eventually moved into the position of Deputy
 Treasurer where she spent many years until her retirement.Lorene
 remained a widow and single mom for 21 years until in 1975, when she 
married Ernie House. She and Ernie traveled a lot, mostly to cities that
 hosted Navy ship reunions, and met up with the wives and men who Ernie
 served with in the Navy. She loved going to New York City. She 
especially enjoyed the restaurants, Chinatown and street fairs - all 
kinds of food and merchandise – she loved watching the people and 
tasting all the different flavors from around the world.When
 my sister Brenda was fighting cancer, Mom and Ernie would go to 
Concordia every Friday night and stay until Monday morning. She would 
make what Brenda called “Magic Soup” – just beef and vegetables, but it 
was magic to Brenda because Mom made it so. Mom and Ernie were together 
for 23 years before he succumbed to a fatal heart attack.Mom 
enjoyed having friends at her house. Her dining room in Bogue was like 
Grand Central Station, where a multitude of people would join her for 
coffee and delicious snacks every Saturday morning – and sometimes 
during the week. She loved people from all walks of life – and people 
loved her. She was a remarkable lady, great hostess and a solid and 
loyal friend. She lived a rich and colorful life and loved to laugh and
 make others laugh too. She was quite a woman, beautiful inside and 
out. One of a kind, that’s for sure. She touched so many people’s 
lives in so many ways - she always saw the best in people and never had 
an enemy. She made friends everywhere she went. To sum it all up, she 
was simply the BEST!In her later years, she lived in 
her home until she had her stroke, and it was decided then that she 
should move into Dawson Place, where she lived until her death. Our 
family will always be grateful for the excellent care she received and 
to those who visited her.Lorene was preceded in death 
by her husbands: Bill Darnell and Ernest House; daughter Brenda Newell; 
siblings and their spouses: Alice Moos (Harry), Art Desbien (Oneida), 
Alma Thyfault (Bill), Gene Desbien (Eva), Edmae LaBarge (Phil), Stella 
Shelton (Milford), Olive Rome (Andy), Harvey Desbien (Doris), Norma 
Desbien, and Lena Desbien; stepdaughters: Donna (House) Knipp and 
Charlene (House) Yount; and step-grandchild, Andrew Knipp. Survivors
 left to cherish her memory are her sons: Thomas Darnell (Mindy) of 
Damar and Bill Darnell of Hill City; seven grandchildren; 12 step 
grandchildren and many great grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Lorene-House?obId=27154808#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Lorene House

Patrick D. Hull passed away January 27, 2023, at his home in Ft. 
Collins, CO at the age of 80.&nbsp; He was born March 15, 1942, in 
Phillipsburg, the son of Marvin &amp; Connie Hull.

Survivors include his wife Dorothy of the home; his mother Connie of 
Ft. Collins; his son, Philip of Littleton, CO; his daughter, Jennifer 
Hillmann of Johnstown, CO &amp; 3 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 3, at 1:00 p.m.in the First
 Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Gregory Zillinger 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Wednesday &amp; 9:00 to 9:00 Thursday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Majestic Theatre or the Rocky Mountain Conservancy.

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 </figure>Patrick D. Hull passed away January 27, 2023, at his home in Ft. 
Collins, CO at the age of 80.&nbsp; He was born March 15, 1942, in 
Phillipsburg, the son of Marvin &amp; Connie Hull.Survivors include his wife Dorothy of the home; his mother Connie of 
Ft. Collins; his son, Philip of Littleton, CO; his daughter, Jennifer 
Hillmann of Johnstown, CO &amp; 3 grandchildren.Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 3, at 1:00 p.m.in the First
 Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Gregory Zillinger 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Wednesday &amp; 9:00 to 9:00 Thursday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.Memorial contributions may be made to the Majestic Theatre or the Rocky Mountain Conservancy.

Patrick D. Hull 

Cindy Lou (Huff) Schmidt, age 62, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at her home in Hays, Kansas.

She was born July 16, 1960, in Hoisington, Kansas, to Robert Dean “Bob” Huff and Alverda Marie (Woolard). &nbsp;She married David Allen Schmidt on December 31, 1999, at Hays, Kansas.

She grew up in Hays, was a 1978 graduate of Hays High School, and a member of North Oak Community Church Hays, Kansas. &nbsp;She was a secretary at Roofmasters Roofing in Hays for a number of years,&nbsp;a bartender at the Horseshoe Bar and Grill for 20 years, and worked at Dillons Grocery Store on Vine Street for six years until she retired in 2020, due to her health. &nbsp;Cindy enjoyed playing darts, playing softball, watching football, bowling, and attending the grandchildren’s activities.

Cindy is&nbsp;survived&nbsp;by her husband, David Allen Schmidt, of the home; her children, Aaron Shoemaker and wife Sarah, Wichita, KS; Brandy Clifford, Larned, KS; Stephanie Holzmeister and &nbsp;husband, Brock, Liebenthal, KS; Brian Shoemaker, Russell, KS; her grandchildren, Keighlee&nbsp;Wilken; Nolan White; Anastasia Shoemaker; Matthew Shoemaker; Hunter Shoemaker; Raelynn Shoemaker; Wyatt Holzmeister; Avery Holzmeister; Autumn Lawrence; Silas Shoemaker; her father, Robert “Bob” Huff and wife, Jennifer, Hays, KS; her mother, Alverda “Marie” Johnson, Hays, KS;&nbsp;her brothers, Ethan Huff, Hays, KS; Brady Huff, Hays, KS; her sisters, Tammy Schumacher and husband, Tim, Victoria, KS; Karen Howard and husband, Terry, Lyons, KS; Emily Huff, Hays, KS; several nieces and nephews.

Cindy was preceded in death by her step-father, Roger Johnson.

A Celebration of Life Service will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 4, 2023, at North Oak Community Church, 3000 Oak Street, Hays, Kansas with pastor Josh Gelatt officiating. &nbsp;Burial will be&nbsp;at Fort Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery Hays, Kansas, with Military Honors by the&nbsp;Hays V.F.W. Post No. 9076.&nbsp;The funeral procession will be escorted&nbsp;to the cemetery&nbsp;by the Legion Riders.

The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday, at North Oak Community Church.

The family Suggests memorials made payable to: Alzheimer’s Association of Central and Western Kansas in care of&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

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

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 </figure>Cindy Lou (Huff) Schmidt, age 62, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at her home in Hays, Kansas.She was born July 16, 1960, in Hoisington, Kansas, to Robert Dean “Bob” Huff and Alverda Marie (Woolard). &nbsp;She married David Allen Schmidt on December 31, 1999, at Hays, Kansas.She grew up in Hays, was a 1978 graduate of Hays High School, and a member of North Oak Community Church Hays, Kansas. &nbsp;She was a secretary at Roofmasters Roofing in Hays for a number of years,&nbsp;a bartender at the Horseshoe Bar and Grill for 20 years, and worked at Dillons Grocery Store on Vine Street for six years until she retired in 2020, due to her health. &nbsp;Cindy enjoyed playing darts, playing softball, watching football, bowling, and attending the grandchildren’s activities.Cindy is&nbsp;survived&nbsp;by her husband, David Allen Schmidt, of the home; her children, Aaron Shoemaker and wife Sarah, Wichita, KS; Brandy Clifford, Larned, KS; Stephanie Holzmeister and &nbsp;husband, Brock, Liebenthal, KS; Brian Shoemaker, Russell, KS; her grandchildren, Keighlee&nbsp;Wilken; Nolan White; Anastasia Shoemaker; Matthew Shoemaker; Hunter Shoemaker; Raelynn Shoemaker; Wyatt Holzmeister; Avery Holzmeister; Autumn Lawrence; Silas Shoemaker; her father, Robert “Bob” Huff and wife, Jennifer, Hays, KS; her mother, Alverda “Marie” Johnson, Hays, KS;&nbsp;her brothers, Ethan Huff, Hays, KS; Brady Huff, Hays, KS; her sisters, Tammy Schumacher and husband, Tim, Victoria, KS; Karen Howard and husband, Terry, Lyons, KS; Emily Huff, Hays, KS; several nieces and nephews.Cindy was preceded in death by her step-father, Roger Johnson.A Celebration of Life Service will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 4, 2023, at North Oak Community Church, 3000 Oak Street, Hays, Kansas with pastor Josh Gelatt officiating. &nbsp;Burial will be&nbsp;at Fort Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery Hays, Kansas, with Military Honors by the&nbsp;Hays V.F.W. Post No. 9076.&nbsp;The funeral procession will be escorted&nbsp;to the cemetery&nbsp;by the Legion Riders.The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday, at North Oak Community Church.The family Suggests memorials made payable to: Alzheimer’s Association of Central and Western Kansas in care of&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

Cindy Lou (Huff) Schmidt

James Dennis Johnson, 86, passed away on January 29, 2023, at the Ness
 County Hospital in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on June 2, 1936, in 
Lisle, Missouri the son of James and Elva (Shover) Johnson.

Dennis was a station manager for Beeler Coop. He was also a farmer. 
He was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War and a member of 
the VFW. He also volunteered with the Beeler Rural Fire Department. He 
married Joyce Arlene Adolph on April 21, 1955.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Arlene Johnson of Beeler; 3 sons, 
Richard (Judy) Johnson of Utica, Ronald (Gaylee) Johnson of Beeler, 
Charlie Johnson of Denver, CO; daughter, Denise (Travis) Swafford of 
Purcell, OK; 2 sisters, Shirley Foos of Ness City, Glada Ummel of 
Arnold; sister-in-law, Deloris Dutoit of Dighton; 9 grandchildren, and 7
 great-grandchildren.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; 
grandson, Dustin Johnson; and 2 sisters, Sharon Whipple, and Orpha May 
Johnson.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Beeler Fire Department.

Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family by <a href="https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/dennis-johnson?fh_id=12067">signing the guestbook.</a>

James Dennis Johnson, 86, passed away on January 29, 2023, at the Ness
 County Hospital in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on June 2, 1936, in 
Lisle, Missouri the son of James and Elva (Shover) Johnson.Dennis was a station manager for Beeler Coop. He was also a farmer. 
He was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War and a member of 
the VFW. He also volunteered with the Beeler Rural Fire Department. He 
married Joyce Arlene Adolph on April 21, 1955.Survivors include his wife, Joyce Arlene Johnson of Beeler; 3 sons, 
Richard (Judy) Johnson of Utica, Ronald (Gaylee) Johnson of Beeler, 
Charlie Johnson of Denver, CO; daughter, Denise (Travis) Swafford of 
Purcell, OK; 2 sisters, Shirley Foos of Ness City, Glada Ummel of 
Arnold; sister-in-law, Deloris Dutoit of Dighton; 9 grandchildren, and 7
 great-grandchildren.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; 
grandson, Dustin Johnson; and 2 sisters, Sharon Whipple, and Orpha May 
Johnson.Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.Memorial contributions may be given to the Beeler Fire Department.Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family by <a href="https://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com/obituary/dennis-johnson?fh_id=12067">signing the guestbook.</a>

Dennis Johnson

Jerry Warren Schmutz, age 85, passed away Friday December 30, 2022, in
 Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born October 3, 1937, in Lawrence, Kansas,&nbsp; to Lawrence Ralph and Ruth Rockey Schmutz. He grew up in Great Bend, 
Kansas, with friends whom he kept in touch with and cherished seeing at 
class reunions.

After graduation from Great Bend High School in Kansas, Jerry and 
twin brother Larry joined the Navy. They served on the USS Hopewell DD 
681 touring the Pacific. After returning home to Kansas, Jerry married 
Sharon and started a family. He became a piping engineer for Fluor 
Daniels. There he designed refineries and reactors domestically and 
internationally. They lived in such places as Holland, Iran and South 
Africa. Jerry and Jane knew each other from high school, connected at a 
class reunion, married, and later retired in Fayetteville.

He is survived by his wife, Jane Ransberger Schmutz; his son Mark L. 
Schmutz and daughters Melanie G. Nugent of Minnesota, Cheryl A. Kennedy 
of Texas, and Natalie W. Olsen of Fayetteville, Arkansas; four 
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by 
his parents, twin brother John Lawrence Schmutz, and his first wife 
Sharon Boyle Schmutz.

Cremation has been chosen and there will be a Graveside Memorial 
Service held at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 3, 2023, at the Great Bend 
Cemetery in Great Bend, Kansas with Pastor Joseph Smeragliuolo 
officiating.

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 </figure>Jerry Warren Schmutz, age 85, passed away Friday December 30, 2022, in
 Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born October 3, 1937, in Lawrence, Kansas,&nbsp; to Lawrence Ralph and Ruth Rockey Schmutz. He grew up in Great Bend, 
Kansas, with friends whom he kept in touch with and cherished seeing at 
class reunions.After graduation from Great Bend High School in Kansas, Jerry and 
twin brother Larry joined the Navy. They served on the USS Hopewell DD 
681 touring the Pacific. After returning home to Kansas, Jerry married 
Sharon and started a family. He became a piping engineer for Fluor 
Daniels. There he designed refineries and reactors domestically and 
internationally. They lived in such places as Holland, Iran and South 
Africa. Jerry and Jane knew each other from high school, connected at a 
class reunion, married, and later retired in Fayetteville.He is survived by his wife, Jane Ransberger Schmutz; his son Mark L. 
Schmutz and daughters Melanie G. Nugent of Minnesota, Cheryl A. Kennedy 
of Texas, and Natalie W. Olsen of Fayetteville, Arkansas; four 
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by 
his parents, twin brother John Lawrence Schmutz, and his first wife 
Sharon Boyle Schmutz.Cremation has been chosen and there will be a Graveside Memorial 
Service held at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 3, 2023, at the Great Bend 
Cemetery in Great Bend, Kansas with Pastor Joseph Smeragliuolo 
officiating.

Jerry Warren Schmutz

Annette “Nettie” Norman, age 76, died Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the Azria Health Woodhaven Care Center in Great Bend, Kansas.

Funeral Services are at 10:00 A.M. Monday, February 6, 2023, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601 with Rev. Troy Miller. Burial will be in Mount Allen Cemetery Hays, Kansas. &nbsp; &nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Annette “Nettie” Norman, age 76, died Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the Azria Health Woodhaven Care Center in Great Bend, Kansas.Funeral Services are at 10:00 A.M. Monday, February 6, 2023, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601 with Rev. Troy Miller. Burial will be in Mount Allen Cemetery Hays, Kansas. &nbsp; &nbsp;Condolences can be sent via email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A complete obituary is pending.

Annette 'Nettie' Norman

Willis Everett Brandyberry, age 90, of Hill City, KS passed away  
Wednesday January 18, 2023.  Willis was born at the family home 
southeast of Hill City December 2, 1932, to Mary Elizabeth (Law) and 
Harvey Roscoe Brandyberry. 

 Willis grew up on the farm with his little 
sister Barbara and attended a country school until 8th grade when he 
started high school in Hill City. Willis graduated from Hill City High 
School in 1951 and received his bachelor’s degree in Animal Husbandry 
from Kansas State College of Agriculture and Applied Science in 1955.

Upon
 graduation, Willis returned to the family farm and began farming and 
raising cattle. He worked part-time at the Graham County ASCS office for
 a few years as well. Willis married Elsie Hildebrand July 25, 1964, and 
to this union were born three children: Steven, Stanley, and Staci. 
Willis served on numerous boards throughout his life including the local
 Coop Board, Graham County Community Foundation, Federal Land Bank, and 
the Graham County Historical Society.  He was a member of the local 
Lions Club. Willis was a 32nd degree member of the local Masonic Lodge 
and served as a Master of the local lodge.

He was an active 
volunteer with the Happy Crickets 4-H Club and could always be seen 
wearing his best cowboy hat at the fair. He enjoyed his six 
grandchildren and attended many of their school events. Willis was a 
strong believer in education and was an avid reader his whole life. In 
his retirement years he enjoyed following the local oil drilling scene.

Willis
 was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Elsie; and sister, 
Barbara Fillmore. Survivors are: son Steven and wife Barbara of Hill 
City and Steve’s son Heath and wife Shannon of Wichita, son Stanley and 
wife Mary of Hill City, and their children Everett of Cedar Falls, Iowa,
 Asa of Brooklyn, New York, and Georgia of Hill City; and daughter Staci
 and husband Don Hendrickson , of Kansas City, Missouri and their 
children Isaac of Kelowa, British Columbia, Canada and Conor of Coffs 
Harbor, New South Wales, Australia.

Services will be held at 
Stinemetz Funeral Home on Saturday, February 4, at 1:30 pm.  Memorials 
may be made to the Elsie Brandyberry Scholarship at FHSU Foundation.

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 </figure>Willis Everett Brandyberry, age 90, of Hill City, KS passed away 
Wednesday January 18, 2023. Willis was born at the family home 
southeast of Hill City December 2, 1932, to Mary Elizabeth (Law) and 
Harvey Roscoe Brandyberry. Willis grew up on the farm with his little 
sister Barbara and attended a country school until 8th grade when he 
started high school in Hill City. Willis graduated from Hill City High 
School in 1951 and received his bachelor’s degree in Animal Husbandry 
from Kansas State College of Agriculture and Applied Science in 1955.Upon
 graduation, Willis returned to the family farm and began farming and 
raising cattle. He worked part-time at the Graham County ASCS office for
 a few years as well. Willis married Elsie Hildebrand July 25, 1964, and 
to this union were born three children: Steven, Stanley, and Staci. 
Willis served on numerous boards throughout his life including the local
 Coop Board, Graham County Community Foundation, Federal Land Bank, and 
the Graham County Historical Society. He was a member of the local 
Lions Club. Willis was a 32nd degree member of the local Masonic Lodge 
and served as a Master of the local lodge.He was an active 
volunteer with the Happy Crickets 4-H Club and could always be seen 
wearing his best cowboy hat at the fair. He enjoyed his six 
grandchildren and attended many of their school events. Willis was a 
strong believer in education and was an avid reader his whole life. In 
his retirement years he enjoyed following the local oil drilling scene.Willis
 was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Elsie; and sister, 
Barbara Fillmore. Survivors are: son Steven and wife Barbara of Hill 
City and Steve’s son Heath and wife Shannon of Wichita, son Stanley and 
wife Mary of Hill City, and their children Everett of Cedar Falls, Iowa,
 Asa of Brooklyn, New York, and Georgia of Hill City; and daughter Staci
 and husband Don Hendrickson , of Kansas City, Missouri and their 
children Isaac of Kelowa, British Columbia, Canada and Conor of Coffs 
Harbor, New South Wales, Australia.Services will be held at 
Stinemetz Funeral Home on Saturday, February 4, at 1:30 pm. Memorials 
may be made to the Elsie Brandyberry Scholarship at FHSU Foundation.

Willis Everett Brandyberry

Martha
 Sue VonFeldt, 78, Topeka, died Friday, January 27, 2023, at the Midland 
Hospice House.&nbsp; She was born August 7, 1944, in Claflin, Kansas, to 
Joseph and Georgia Patzner.

She attended grade school at Claflin, Kansas, and graduated from 
Claflin Rural High School in 1961. &nbsp;She married Karl VonFeldt, Victoria,
 KS, on May 29, 1961, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, formerly known as 
St. Fidelis Church, commonly known as the Cathedral of the Plains, in 
Victoria, Kansas. Together, they raised three sons of whom she was 
fiercely proud.

Sue was a retiree of the Santa Fe Railroad. She began her career as an 
accounting clerk in 1970 and worked her way early in her career to 
becoming one of the first female managers in the accounting department. 
She retired in 1999.

Afterward, she served as both an office and committee secretary for 
the Kansas State Legislature for many years, developing deep friendships
 with many of her colleagues.

When she was a young mother, Sue volunteered as a Boy Scout den mother.
 Later, she served as an officer in both the National Association of 
Railway Business Women and the Santa Fe &amp; BNSF Retirees Club. She 
also organized several all-women investment clubs.&nbsp;

She and Karl were longtime parishioners at St. Aloysius Church in 
Meriden. Sue loved a good puzzle, cheering on the KU Jayhawks, sharing 
the accomplishments and adventures of her three sons, and the joy she 
received from each of her six grandchildren.

Survivors include three sons: Rick of San Diego, Doug and wife Alyson 
of Lawrence, and Jeff and wife Cindy of Baldwin City. She is a 
grandmother to Jacob, Sophia (Horner), Meredith, and Aidan, children of 
Doug and Alyson; Haley (Cunningham) and Megan (Jacobus), children of 
Jeff and Cindy; and two great-grandsons, Joey Cunningham and Judah 
Jacobus. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Ann 
Dreiling and Dorothy Carver, and one brother, Joe Patzner Jr.&nbsp;

A Celebration of Life will be at 11:00 am on Friday, February 3, at St.
 Aloysius Catholic Church in Meriden. Inurnment for both Sue and Karl 
will be at the St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas, at 11 a.m. the 
following day. Friends are encouraged to offer support at <a href="https://www.barnettfamilyfh.com/obituary/martha-vonfeldt">Sue's memorial
 site.</a>

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Aloysius Catholic 
Church, 615 E Wyandotte St, Meriden, KS 66512, or the Midland Hospice 
House, 120 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606, or online at 
https://midlandcare.org/support-us/donate-online.

Local arrangements are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671

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 </figure>Martha
 Sue VonFeldt, 78, Topeka, died Friday, January 27, 2023, at the Midland 
Hospice House.&nbsp; She was born August 7, 1944, in Claflin, Kansas, to 
Joseph and Georgia Patzner.She attended grade school at Claflin, Kansas, and graduated from 
Claflin Rural High School in 1961. &nbsp;She married Karl VonFeldt, Victoria,
 KS, on May 29, 1961, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, formerly known as 
St. Fidelis Church, commonly known as the Cathedral of the Plains, in 
Victoria, Kansas. Together, they raised three sons of whom she was 
fiercely proud.Sue was a retiree of the Santa Fe Railroad. She began her career as an 
accounting clerk in 1970 and worked her way early in her career to 
becoming one of the first female managers in the accounting department. 
She retired in 1999.Afterward, she served as both an office and committee secretary for 
the Kansas State Legislature for many years, developing deep friendships
 with many of her colleagues.When she was a young mother, Sue volunteered as a Boy Scout den mother.
 Later, she served as an officer in both the National Association of 
Railway Business Women and the Santa Fe &amp; BNSF Retirees Club. She 
also organized several all-women investment clubs.&nbsp;She and Karl were longtime parishioners at St. Aloysius Church in 
Meriden. Sue loved a good puzzle, cheering on the KU Jayhawks, sharing 
the accomplishments and adventures of her three sons, and the joy she 
received from each of her six grandchildren.Survivors include three sons: Rick of San Diego, Doug and wife Alyson 
of Lawrence, and Jeff and wife Cindy of Baldwin City. She is a 
grandmother to Jacob, Sophia (Horner), Meredith, and Aidan, children of 
Doug and Alyson; Haley (Cunningham) and Megan (Jacobus), children of 
Jeff and Cindy; and two great-grandsons, Joey Cunningham and Judah 
Jacobus. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Ann 
Dreiling and Dorothy Carver, and one brother, Joe Patzner Jr.&nbsp;A Celebration of Life will be at 11:00 am on Friday, February 3, at St.
 Aloysius Catholic Church in Meriden. Inurnment for both Sue and Karl 
will be at the St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas, at 11 a.m. the 
following day. Friends are encouraged to offer support at <a href="https://www.barnettfamilyfh.com/obituary/martha-vonfeldt">Sue's memorial
 site.</a>In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Aloysius Catholic 
Church, 615 E Wyandotte St, Meriden, KS 66512, or the Midland Hospice 
House, 120 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606, or online at 
https://midlandcare.org/support-us/donate-online.Local arrangements are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671

Sue VonFeldt

Thursday, September 26th, 1918-Saturday, January 28th, 2023

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/blanche-koons/5129540/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Thursday, September 26th, 1918-Saturday, January 28th, 2023An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/blanche-koons/5129540/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Blanche Frances Koons (McKain)

Marion Schumacher, age 83, of Munjor, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, at HaysMed. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, February 3, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Munjor. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> A complete obituary is pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

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 </figure>Marion Schumacher, age 83, of Munjor, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, at HaysMed. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, February 3, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Munjor. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> A complete obituary is pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Marion Schumacher

Kenneth E. “Ken” Goff, age 85, of Manhattan, died January 26, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.

He was born September 11, 1937, in rural Posey County, Indiana, the son of Leo Thomas and Ada Lucille (Lopp) Goff.

Ken attended a two-room rural school through 8th grade and then attended Mt. Vernon High School, graduating in 1955.

He
 worked in heavy construction and moved to Kansas to work on the Wilson 
Dam project. He worked for various heavy construction firms before 
starting Goff Construction Company as a residential home builder in 
Concordia. In 1983, he went to work for Kansas Farm Bureau Insurance and
 moved to St. Francis in 1988 as the Agency Manager for Cheyenne County.
 In 1998, he moved to Farmers Insurance, also in St. Francis. In 2001, 
Ken retired and moved to Manhattan where he was a realtor and drove cars
 for local dealerships.

Ken was a member of Grace Baptist Church, 
Gideons International and Stagg Hill Golf Course. He enjoyed playing 
golf and was a Kansas State sports fan.

Most important to Ken were God, family, and friends.

On
 June 6, 1964, in Sieling, Oklahoma, he was married to Blanche Link. 
Mrs. Goff survives of the home. Additional survivors include his two 
children: Debbie Folkerts and her husband Daryl and Kenneth Goff II and 
his wife Pamela all of Manhattan; and two granddaughters: Eva Goff of 
Morganville and Taelor Goff of Manhattan.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings: Alfred and Austin Goff and June Duval.

A
 Celebration of Ken’s Life will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, February
 4th, at Grace Baptist Church, 2901 Dickens Avenue, with Pastor Bob 
Flack officiating.

Due to allergic reactions by family members, the family asks attendees to kindly refrain from wearing fragrance of any kind.

Memorial
 contributions may be made to either Gideons International or Folds of 
Honor. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen
 Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

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 </figure>Kenneth E. “Ken” Goff, age 85, of Manhattan, died January 26, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.He was born September 11, 1937, in rural Posey County, Indiana, the son of Leo Thomas and Ada Lucille (Lopp) Goff.Ken attended a two-room rural school through 8th grade and then attended Mt. Vernon High School, graduating in 1955.He
 worked in heavy construction and moved to Kansas to work on the Wilson 
Dam project. He worked for various heavy construction firms before 
starting Goff Construction Company as a residential home builder in 
Concordia. In 1983, he went to work for Kansas Farm Bureau Insurance and
 moved to St. Francis in 1988 as the Agency Manager for Cheyenne County.
 In 1998, he moved to Farmers Insurance, also in St. Francis. In 2001, 
Ken retired and moved to Manhattan where he was a realtor and drove cars
 for local dealerships.Ken was a member of Grace Baptist Church, 
Gideons International and Stagg Hill Golf Course. He enjoyed playing 
golf and was a Kansas State sports fan.Most important to Ken were God, family, and friends.On
 June 6, 1964, in Sieling, Oklahoma, he was married to Blanche Link. 
Mrs. Goff survives of the home. Additional survivors include his two 
children: Debbie Folkerts and her husband Daryl and Kenneth Goff II and 
his wife Pamela all of Manhattan; and two granddaughters: Eva Goff of 
Morganville and Taelor Goff of Manhattan.Ken was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings: Alfred and Austin Goff and June Duval.A
 Celebration of Ken’s Life will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, February
 4th, at Grace Baptist Church, 2901 Dickens Avenue, with Pastor Bob 
Flack officiating.Due to allergic reactions by family members, the family asks attendees to kindly refrain from wearing fragrance of any kind.Memorial
 contributions may be made to either Gideons International or Folds of 
Honor. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen
 Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Kenneth E. 'Ken' Goff

Donald Charles “Don” Herold, 98, died on Saturday, January 28, 2023, 
at Presbyterian Manor in Wichita, KS.&nbsp; He was born in Ellinwood, KS, on 
March 19, 1924, to Dr. Charles R. and Selma (Held) Herold.&nbsp; He graduated
 from Ellinwood High School in 1941 and attended KU for one year before 
entering the Army during World War II. He served as a paratrooper in 
the 503rd Combat Regiment Team.&nbsp; In 1944, he won a Bronze 
Star while fighting in New Guinea.&nbsp; In 1945, his regiment was awarded 
the Presidential Unit Citation for the recapture of Corregidor in the 
Philippines.&nbsp; He was discharged on December 31, 1945.

On June 1, 1947, he married Natalie C. Billingsley in Great Bend, 
KS.&nbsp; She preceded him in death in 2008, after 61 years of marriage.&nbsp; 
Survivors include three daughters, Becky (Dr. Bill) Collier, Ann (Clyde)
 Engert and Charlotte (Al) Henning, all of Wichita; as well as five 
grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.&nbsp; In addition to his wife, he
 was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Norma Colvin; brother, 
Dr. Richard Herold; and grandson, Grant Collier.

He was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ, 
American Legion Post 180, Lake Barton Golf Course, and the National 
Association of Retired Federal Employees.&nbsp; He worked at the Great Bend 
Post Office as a substitute, clerk and foreman before his appointment as
 a Postal Service Officer in 1966.&nbsp; After his retirement, he worked 20 
years as a crop hail insurance adjuster in Kansas and surrounding 
states.&nbsp; He also prepared income tax returns for many years, and was an 
enrolled agent licensed to practice before the IRS.

In 2009, he moved to the Wichita area, living 6 years with his 
daughter, Ann and her husband, and the last 8 years at Presbyterian 
Manor.&nbsp; With his generous spirit, great sense of humor and remarkable 
memory, he loved to share stories of family history, old friends, and 
co-workers.&nbsp; In 1996, he wrote his memoir, “World War II:&nbsp; A Kansas 
Corporal’s Experience.”&nbsp; He enjoyed following the stock market and was a
 big fan of KU sports, Chiefs football, Royals baseball, old movies, 
western novels, and a wide variety of music.&nbsp; Most of all, he delighted 
in spending time with his family.

Funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 2, at 
Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 S. Patton Rd. in Great Bend, KS, with Pastor 
Mike Munz officiating. &nbsp;Burial at Great Bend Cemetery will follow.&nbsp; 


Memorials may be given to First Congregational UCC, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.&nbsp; A digital guestbook for condolences and live stream of 
the funeral service will be available under Don’s obituary at 
www.bryantfh.com.

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 </figure>Donald Charles “Don” Herold, 98, died on Saturday, January 28, 2023, 
at Presbyterian Manor in Wichita, KS.&nbsp; He was born in Ellinwood, KS, on 
March 19, 1924, to Dr. Charles R. and Selma (Held) Herold.&nbsp; He graduated
 from Ellinwood High School in 1941 and attended KU for one year before 
entering the Army during World War II. He served as a paratrooper in 
the 503rd Combat Regiment Team.&nbsp; In 1944, he won a Bronze 
Star while fighting in New Guinea.&nbsp; In 1945, his regiment was awarded 
the Presidential Unit Citation for the recapture of Corregidor in the 
Philippines.&nbsp; He was discharged on December 31, 1945.On June 1, 1947, he married Natalie C. Billingsley in Great Bend, 
KS.&nbsp; She preceded him in death in 2008, after 61 years of marriage.&nbsp; 
Survivors include three daughters, Becky (Dr. Bill) Collier, Ann (Clyde)
 Engert and Charlotte (Al) Henning, all of Wichita; as well as five 
grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.&nbsp; In addition to his wife, he
 was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Norma Colvin; brother, 
Dr. Richard Herold; and grandson, Grant Collier.He was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ, 
American Legion Post 180, Lake Barton Golf Course, and the National 
Association of Retired Federal Employees.&nbsp; He worked at the Great Bend 
Post Office as a substitute, clerk and foreman before his appointment as
 a Postal Service Officer in 1966.&nbsp; After his retirement, he worked 20 
years as a crop hail insurance adjuster in Kansas and surrounding 
states.&nbsp; He also prepared income tax returns for many years, and was an 
enrolled agent licensed to practice before the IRS.In 2009, he moved to the Wichita area, living 6 years with his 
daughter, Ann and her husband, and the last 8 years at Presbyterian 
Manor.&nbsp; With his generous spirit, great sense of humor and remarkable 
memory, he loved to share stories of family history, old friends, and 
co-workers.&nbsp; In 1996, he wrote his memoir, “World War II:&nbsp; A Kansas 
Corporal’s Experience.”&nbsp; He enjoyed following the stock market and was a
 big fan of KU sports, Chiefs football, Royals baseball, old movies, 
western novels, and a wide variety of music.&nbsp; Most of all, he delighted 
in spending time with his family.Funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 2, at 
Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 S. Patton Rd. in Great Bend, KS, with Pastor 
Mike Munz officiating. &nbsp;Burial at Great Bend Cemetery will follow.&nbsp; 
Memorials may be given to First Congregational UCC, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.&nbsp; A digital guestbook for condolences and live stream of 
the funeral service will be available under Don’s obituary at 
www.bryantfh.com.

Donald Charles 'Don' Herold

Leland Glen Hutchinson, 49, of Langeloth, Pa., passed away on Sunday January 29, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa.

He was born on September 8, 1973, in Hays, KS a son of Dennis 
Hutchinson of Hill City, KS and Linda Goff-Finley of Garden City, KS.

A graduate of the Hill City Kansas High School, he also attended school for operating heavy equipment. He was a former member of the Burgettstown Volunteer Fire 
Department and enjoyed playing games on his game console that Chris made
 for him and watching 1980-1990s movies over and over. He worked for 
McDonald's in Imperial, Pa., and had a love for Eagles.

Surviving in addition to his parents are his loving fiancé Robin 
Seals and her children Dallas Seals and Chris Seals; grandmothers Jean 
Kosarik and Ruth Goff.

To honor Mr. Hutchinson's wishes, there will be no public 
visitation or services. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to 
his family in care of Robin Seals, PO Box 46, Langeloth, PA 15054.

Arrangements are under the direction of Slater Funeral &amp; Cremation Services, Inc.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Leland Glen Hutchinson, 49, of Langeloth, Pa., passed away on Sunday January 29, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa.He was born on September 8, 1973, in Hays, KS a son of Dennis 
Hutchinson of Hill City, KS and Linda Goff-Finley of Garden City, KS.A graduate of the Hill City Kansas High School, he also attended school for operating heavy equipment. He was a former member of the Burgettstown Volunteer Fire 
Department and enjoyed playing games on his game console that Chris made
 for him and watching 1980-1990s movies over and over. He worked for 
McDonald's in Imperial, Pa., and had a love for Eagles.Surviving in addition to his parents are his loving fiancé Robin 
Seals and her children Dallas Seals and Chris Seals; grandmothers Jean 
Kosarik and Ruth Goff.To honor Mr. Hutchinson's wishes, there will be no public 
visitation or services. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to 
his family in care of Robin Seals, PO Box 46, Langeloth, PA 15054.Arrangements are under the direction of Slater Funeral &amp; Cremation Services, Inc.&nbsp;

Leland Glen Hutchinson

Peggy Lou Crosier (Swigert) Ketler was born the third child of Orvile 
and Grace Crosier in Hot Springs, SD on January 14, 1935. She left this 
earth on January 28, 2023, at the age of 88 years and 2 weeks. 
As a child, Peggy lived with her parents and siblings in Buffalo Gap and 
Oral, South Dakota. A favorite memory that she often shared was eating 
watermelons that they had grown on the farm. She graduated from Hot 
Springs South Dakota High School in 1953. Peggy went on to Spearfish SD 
and received her teaching certificate, but put her career on hold when 
she met a dashing young farmer named Don Swigert from Oelrichs, SD. Don 
and Peggy were married on March 18, 1955. To this union, three children 
were born, Helen Louise (Swigert) McSwain, Robert Donald Swigert, and 
Tammy Colleen (Swigert) Showers. As the children grew, Peggy 
became a dedicated 4-H leader, and saw many children in Fall River 
County win ribbons at the County Fair in Edgemont, SD for cooking, 
sewing, beef, and gardening. When her children were older, Peggy went 
back to school at Chadron State College and received her Bachelor’s 
Degree in Elementary Education. She then served the Oelrichs School 
System by teaching the rural Pettigrew and Thompson Schools. She loved 
teaching and seeing children’s light bulbs turn on when they understood a
 concept. Don passed away in the summer of 1977. After a few 
years of being single, Peggy met and married Garry Ray Ketler from 
Benkelman NE. They were married in Saint Francis, Kansas, January23, 
1984. Peggy and Garry both furthered their education in Health Care. 
Peggy became a Registered Nurse, and committed her life to caring for 
others. She worked at hospitals in Benkelman and Saint Francis, KS; was a
 home health nurse in Goodland, KS, and an RN at Centennial Nursing Home
 in Greeley, CO. She retired from nursing at the ripe age of 77. 
 After retirement Garry and Peggy moved to Benkelman, NE. There they 
were surrounded by friends and family. As a couple, Garry and Peggy 
loved to have fun. In earlier years they went dancing and to the 
mountains in Black Hawk and Cripple Creek Colorado. Peggy also loved to 
play scratch tickets. And she laughed at all of Garry’s jokes. 
 Peggy is preceded in death by her parents, Orvile and Grace Crosier; 
husbands, Donald B. Swigert and Garry R. Ketler; grandson Heath Swigert;
 granddaughter, Kristi Lutz; brother and sister-in law, Larry and Marta 
Ketler; and sisters, Patricia K. (Crosier) Elston and Susanna J. 
(Crosier) Greenwood. Peggy is survived by her children, Helen 
of Benkelman, NE; son, Robert of Benkelman, NE; and daughter, Tammy of 
Council Bluffs, IA; brother, Bert Crosier of Rock River, WY; sister, 
Judy Hackmann of Virginia Beach, VA; sister-in law, Lana (Rod) Wiese of 
Benkelman; and grandchildren, Travis Lutz (Pam) of rural Parks, NE, Nick
 Tanner Lutz-Gensler (Ryan) of Aurora, CO, Alishia (Roy) Shapley and 
Emilee Swigert of Benkelman, NE, Jesse (Renee) Corbin and Shawn (Brandy)
 of Arnold, NE, Bobby and Hunter Will of Council Bluffs, IA; 20 great 
grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. Also left to mourn are 
her nephew and niece, Kirk and Kara Ketler of Pennsylvania. Peggy chose cremation and will be inurned with Garry at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, NE. Online obituary and condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Peggy Lou Crosier (Swigert) Ketler was born the third child of Orvile 
and Grace Crosier in Hot Springs, SD on January 14, 1935. She left this 
earth on January 28, 2023, at the age of 88 years and 2 weeks. 
As a child, Peggy lived with her parents and siblings in Buffalo Gap and 
Oral, South Dakota. A favorite memory that she often shared was eating 
watermelons that they had grown on the farm. She graduated from Hot 
Springs South Dakota High School in 1953. Peggy went on to Spearfish SD 
and received her teaching certificate, but put her career on hold when 
she met a dashing young farmer named Don Swigert from Oelrichs, SD. Don 
and Peggy were married on March 18, 1955. To this union, three children 
were born, Helen Louise (Swigert) McSwain, Robert Donald Swigert, and 
Tammy Colleen (Swigert) Showers. As the children grew, Peggy 
became a dedicated 4-H leader, and saw many children in Fall River 
County win ribbons at the County Fair in Edgemont, SD for cooking, 
sewing, beef, and gardening. When her children were older, Peggy went 
back to school at Chadron State College and received her Bachelor’s 
Degree in Elementary Education. She then served the Oelrichs School 
System by teaching the rural Pettigrew and Thompson Schools. She loved 
teaching and seeing children’s light bulbs turn on when they understood a
 concept. Don passed away in the summer of 1977. After a few 
years of being single, Peggy met and married Garry Ray Ketler from 
Benkelman NE. They were married in Saint Francis, Kansas, January23, 
1984. Peggy and Garry both furthered their education in Health Care. 
Peggy became a Registered Nurse, and committed her life to caring for 
others. She worked at hospitals in Benkelman and Saint Francis, KS; was a
 home health nurse in Goodland, KS, and an RN at Centennial Nursing Home
 in Greeley, CO. She retired from nursing at the ripe age of 77. 
 After retirement Garry and Peggy moved to Benkelman, NE. There they 
were surrounded by friends and family. As a couple, Garry and Peggy 
loved to have fun. In earlier years they went dancing and to the 
mountains in Black Hawk and Cripple Creek Colorado. Peggy also loved to 
play scratch tickets. And she laughed at all of Garry’s jokes. 
 Peggy is preceded in death by her parents, Orvile and Grace Crosier; 
husbands, Donald B. Swigert and Garry R. Ketler; grandson Heath Swigert;
 granddaughter, Kristi Lutz; brother and sister-in law, Larry and Marta 
Ketler; and sisters, Patricia K. (Crosier) Elston and Susanna J. 
(Crosier) Greenwood. Peggy is survived by her children, Helen 
of Benkelman, NE; son, Robert of Benkelman, NE; and daughter, Tammy of 
Council Bluffs, IA; brother, Bert Crosier of Rock River, WY; sister, 
Judy Hackmann of Virginia Beach, VA; sister-in law, Lana (Rod) Wiese of 
Benkelman; and grandchildren, Travis Lutz (Pam) of rural Parks, NE, Nick
 Tanner Lutz-Gensler (Ryan) of Aurora, CO, Alishia (Roy) Shapley and 
Emilee Swigert of Benkelman, NE, Jesse (Renee) Corbin and Shawn (Brandy)
 of Arnold, NE, Bobby and Hunter Will of Council Bluffs, IA; 20 great 
grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. Also left to mourn are 
her nephew and niece, Kirk and Kara Ketler of Pennsylvania. Peggy chose cremation and will be inurned with Garry at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, NE. Online obituary and condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

Peggy Lou Ketler

February 11, 1948
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 28, 2023

An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

February 11, 1948
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 28, 2023An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Jack Lee Burton

Steven S. Collette, age 39, Salina, KS, passed away on Friday, 
January 27, 2023, in Lindsborg, KS.&nbsp; He was born on January 23, 1984, in 
Hays, KS to Brian E. and Sheila S. (Mendenhall) Collette.

Steven graduated from Salina Central High School in 2002.&nbsp; 

He worked maintenance jobs throughout his life at DesignPlast, Viega, Certainteed and several others.&nbsp; 

Steven
 loved spending time at the lake on his boat, and he enjoyed fishing and
 hunting.&nbsp; He loved spending time with his family and friends.&nbsp; He was 
most proud of being a dad to his beloved son, Cole Brian.

Steven 
is survived by his son Cole Collette and Cole’s mother Amanda Collette, 
Salina, KS; mother Sheila Crough (Chris Regnier), Park City, KS; 
stepfather, Terry Crough (Kellie), Salina, KS; sisters Jennifer Giersch 
(Shannon), Concordia, KS and Rachel Pieschl (Dan), Minneapolis, KS; 
brothers Jerod Crough (Jennifer), Salina, KS, Justin Crough and Michael 
Crough (Jamie), Lindsborg, KS; grandmother Marilyn Mendenhall, 
Concordia, KS and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, 
family and friends.

He was preceded by his father Brian; 
grandparents Ronald &amp; Phyllis Collette and Clarence Mendenhall; 
aunt, Joyce Bigler and uncles Kevin Mendenhall andGreg Collette.

Funeral
 services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 3, 2023, at Chaput-Buoy 
Funeral Home, Concordia, KS with Pastor Bob Burns officiating.&nbsp; Burial 
will follow at the St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Aurora, KS.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be Thursday, February 2, 2023, from 1-8 with family 
greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. all at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Cole Collette Education Fund in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; 

For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

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 </figure>Steven S. Collette, age 39, Salina, KS, passed away on Friday, 
January 27, 2023, in Lindsborg, KS.&nbsp; He was born on January 23, 1984, in 
Hays, KS to Brian E. and Sheila S. (Mendenhall) Collette.Steven graduated from Salina Central High School in 2002.&nbsp; He worked maintenance jobs throughout his life at DesignPlast, Viega, Certainteed and several others.&nbsp; Steven
 loved spending time at the lake on his boat, and he enjoyed fishing and
 hunting.&nbsp; He loved spending time with his family and friends.&nbsp; He was 
most proud of being a dad to his beloved son, Cole Brian.Steven 
is survived by his son Cole Collette and Cole’s mother Amanda Collette, 
Salina, KS; mother Sheila Crough (Chris Regnier), Park City, KS; 
stepfather, Terry Crough (Kellie), Salina, KS; sisters Jennifer Giersch 
(Shannon), Concordia, KS and Rachel Pieschl (Dan), Minneapolis, KS; 
brothers Jerod Crough (Jennifer), Salina, KS, Justin Crough and Michael 
Crough (Jamie), Lindsborg, KS; grandmother Marilyn Mendenhall, 
Concordia, KS and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, 
family and friends.He was preceded by his father Brian; 
grandparents Ronald &amp; Phyllis Collette and Clarence Mendenhall; 
aunt, Joyce Bigler and uncles Kevin Mendenhall andGreg Collette.Funeral
 services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 3, 2023, at Chaput-Buoy 
Funeral Home, Concordia, KS with Pastor Bob Burns officiating.&nbsp; Burial 
will follow at the St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Aurora, KS.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be Thursday, February 2, 2023, from 1-8 with family 
greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. all at the funeral home.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Cole Collette Education Fund in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

Steven S. Collette

February 4, 1955 ~ January 27, 2023

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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

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Jack Roberts

Theresa (Weigel) Klaus, age 79, of Victoria, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Via Christi Village Care Center Hays, Kansas.

She was born March 2, 1943,&nbsp;at&nbsp;Hays,&nbsp;Kansas, to Alfred G. and Mary Anna (Hammerschmidt) Weigel. &nbsp;She married Kenneth Klaus on July 30, 1960, and they later&nbsp;divorced.

Theresa&nbsp;grew up in Victoria, attended Victoria Schools, and later received her GED.She&nbsp;was a member of The Basilica of Saint&nbsp;Fidelis. &nbsp;She worked at the old St. Anthony’s hospital as a CNA,&nbsp;Travenol, and in the bakery at U-Save Grocery Store,&nbsp;all in Hays. &nbsp;She also worked a &nbsp;number of years at Total Convenience quick shop in Victoria, and Quick Connection quick shop in Gorham. &nbsp;Theresa was a quiet&nbsp;person&nbsp;who&nbsp;enjoyed her work, her family, and&nbsp;kept her mind busy by completing numerous&nbsp;puzzle books.

She is survived by her&nbsp;sons,&nbsp;Jan V.&nbsp;Klaus and wife, Josette, Hays, KS; Terence “Terry” Klaus and wife, Peggy, Victoria, KS; her grandchildren, Alyssa Dechant and husband, Josh; Kaley Klaus; Blake Klaus and wife, Macy; Trenton Klaus and wife, Jacy; her great grandchildren, Marley and Olive Dechant; Hensley and Brooks Klaus; Reiny Klaus; her sisters, Twila Weigel, Victoria, KS; Agnes Weigel, Salina, KS; and Stella Weigel, Salina, KS.

Theresa was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Alfred Thomas “Tommy”Weigel; her sisters, Norma Weigel, Kathleen Weigel; Betty Denning&nbsp;and husband, Dennis; and her nephew, Justin Denning.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at The Basilica of Saint Fidelis Victoria, Kansas, with Father James Moster O.F.M. Cap. officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;A private family inurnment at Saint Fidelis Cemetery Victoria, Kansas will be held at a later date.

A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30&nbsp;P.M. Tuesday at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671. &nbsp;

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary Victoria,&nbsp;and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M.&nbsp;Wednesday at The Basilica of Saint Fidelis.

The family suggests memorials made payable to: The Basilica of Saint Fidelis&nbsp;or Hospice of Hays Medical Center&nbsp;in care of the mortuary.

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

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 </figure>Theresa (Weigel) Klaus, age 79, of Victoria, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Via Christi Village Care Center Hays, Kansas.She was born March 2, 1943,&nbsp;at&nbsp;Hays,&nbsp;Kansas, to Alfred G. and Mary Anna (Hammerschmidt) Weigel. &nbsp;She married Kenneth Klaus on July 30, 1960, and they later&nbsp;divorced.Theresa&nbsp;grew up in Victoria, attended Victoria Schools, and later received her GED.She&nbsp;was a member of The Basilica of Saint&nbsp;Fidelis. &nbsp;She worked at the old St. Anthony’s hospital as a CNA,&nbsp;Travenol, and in the bakery at U-Save Grocery Store,&nbsp;all in Hays. &nbsp;She also worked a &nbsp;number of years at Total Convenience quick shop in Victoria, and Quick Connection quick shop in Gorham. &nbsp;Theresa was a quiet&nbsp;person&nbsp;who&nbsp;enjoyed her work, her family, and&nbsp;kept her mind busy by completing numerous&nbsp;puzzle books.She is survived by her&nbsp;sons,&nbsp;Jan V.&nbsp;Klaus and wife, Josette, Hays, KS; Terence “Terry” Klaus and wife, Peggy, Victoria, KS; her grandchildren, Alyssa Dechant and husband, Josh; Kaley Klaus; Blake Klaus and wife, Macy; Trenton Klaus and wife, Jacy; her great grandchildren, Marley and Olive Dechant; Hensley and Brooks Klaus; Reiny Klaus; her sisters, Twila Weigel, Victoria, KS; Agnes Weigel, Salina, KS; and Stella Weigel, Salina, KS.Theresa was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Alfred Thomas “Tommy”Weigel; her sisters, Norma Weigel, Kathleen Weigel; Betty Denning&nbsp;and husband, Dennis; and her nephew, Justin Denning.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at The Basilica of Saint Fidelis Victoria, Kansas, with Father James Moster O.F.M. Cap. officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;A private family inurnment at Saint Fidelis Cemetery Victoria, Kansas will be held at a later date.A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30&nbsp;P.M. Tuesday at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary Victoria,&nbsp;and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M.&nbsp;Wednesday at The Basilica of Saint Fidelis.The family suggests memorials made payable to: The Basilica of Saint Fidelis&nbsp;or Hospice of Hays Medical Center&nbsp;in care of the mortuary.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

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