November 21, 1940
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 6, 2023

An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

November 21, 1940
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 6, 2023An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Lowell Beecher

September 25, 1960
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 6, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023, 
at 10:00 AM at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson. Burial will
 follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday, 3-8PM 
with a Vigil Service at 7PM at the funeral home in Wilson.

Memorials
 are suggested to Wilson Fire Department or St. Wenceslaus Cemetery Fund
 and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 610 24th St, Wilson, 
KS 67490.

September 25, 1960
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 6, 2023A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023, 
at 10:00 AM at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson. Burial will
 follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday, 3-8PM 
with a Vigil Service at 7PM at the funeral home in Wilson.Memorials
 are suggested to Wilson Fire Department or St. Wenceslaus Cemetery Fund
 and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 610 24th St, Wilson, 
KS 67490.A complete obituary is pending.&nbsp;

Theodore 'Ted' Soukup

Ernest H. "Ernie" Eikleberry, died Jan. 6, 2023,
at age 90. 
 
He was born Feb. 18, 1932, in Salina, Kan., to Glen and Cecelia (Neubarth)
Eikleberry. He graduated from Salina High School, where he ran track. Upon
graduation in 1951, he joined the Kansas National Guard and then served in the
United States Army, where he rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant before his
discharge in 1955. He worked for the Saline County Engineer's Office and the
Saline County Noxious Weed Office, as well as for Clare Generator. 
 
Ernie married Jane Jackson in 1960 in the Barnard Baptist Church. They had one
daughter, Leslie. 
 
Ernie enjoyed reading non-fiction books, fishing, building things, watching
football, hanging out with the pool guys at the Salina Senior Center, and
cheering for his now-Central Mustangs. He was a member of the Sunflower Lions
Club for many years and served as District Governor. 
 
Survivors include his wife, Jane; daughter, Leslie, formerly of Hays; a number of cousins; and
friends who became family, including Chuck and Bobbie Shannon, Dan and Janet
Sparks, and Wayne and Dorothy Owen. 
 
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dale.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, January
11, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday,
January 12, at Ryan Mortuary,
with burial in the Brookville Cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Salina Emergency Aid
Food Bank or Tammy Walker Cancer Center.

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 </figure>Ernest H. "Ernie" Eikleberry, died Jan. 6, 2023,
at age 90. 
 
He was born Feb. 18, 1932, in Salina, Kan., to Glen and Cecelia (Neubarth)
Eikleberry. He graduated from Salina High School, where he ran track. Upon
graduation in 1951, he joined the Kansas National Guard and then served in the
United States Army, where he rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant before his
discharge in 1955. He worked for the Saline County Engineer's Office and the
Saline County Noxious Weed Office, as well as for Clare Generator. 
 
Ernie married Jane Jackson in 1960 in the Barnard Baptist Church. They had one
daughter, Leslie. 
 
Ernie enjoyed reading non-fiction books, fishing, building things, watching
football, hanging out with the pool guys at the Salina Senior Center, and
cheering for his now-Central Mustangs. He was a member of the Sunflower Lions
Club for many years and served as District Governor. 
 
Survivors include his wife, Jane; daughter, Leslie, formerly of Hays; a number of cousins; and
friends who became family, including Chuck and Bobbie Shannon, Dan and Janet
Sparks, and Wayne and Dorothy Owen. 
 
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dale.Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, January
11, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday,
January 12, at Ryan Mortuary,
with burial in the Brookville Cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Salina Emergency Aid
Food Bank or Tammy Walker Cancer Center.

Ernest H. 'Ernie' Eikleberry

Norman Dale “Norm” Richards was born December 10, 1940, at his rural 
home in Decatur County, Kansas.  He was the youngest of five children 
born to Edith M. (Holliday) and Elmer Leorin Richards.  He passed away 
January 6, 2023, at the age of 82.

Norm attended school in Oberlin 
and in high school excelled at football, basketball, and was very 
involved in FFA.  He graduated in 1959.

On March 26, 1960, Norm 
married Karen Sue Anderson and they were blessed with four children.  On
 February 9, 1985, Norm was further blessed with his 5th child.

Throughout
 his life Norm worked in several professions from farming, building 
truck washes all over the U.S., to his final job of being a rural mail 
carrier for the Oberlin Post Office.

Norm enjoyed darts, bowing, 
golfing, hunting, and especially fishing.  He shared his skills with his
 children and grand children and loved watching them all excel at 
whatever they did.  His kids and grandkids were his pride and joy.

Survivors
 include his five children: Barry (Patti) Richards of Oberlin, Todd 
(Ali) Richards of Silt, CO, Doug (Kristy) Richards of Preston, MN, 
Kristin (Greg) McHugh of Oberlin, and Chelsea Richards of Washington, 
UT.  Grandchildren: Curtis (Amanda) Richards, Bryan Richards, Jonathon 
(Amanda) Richards, and Andrew (Brooklyn) Richards, Jacob Richards, Caleb
 Richards, Kay (Jordan) Mason, Cap (Emily) Richards, Jordan (Cody) 
McHugh, Connor McHugh, and Tyler McHugh; great grandchildren: Sophia, 
Ellie, Trent, Holly, Briley, Hadley, Oakleigh, Weston, Ruby, Colton, 
Isabell, Lilly, Hank, Sarah, Bella, and Tucker.  Other family and 
friends.

Norm was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Allen Richards, Johnnie Richards, George Richards, and Betty Robbins.

Funeral
 services will be Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Pauls Funeral
 Home, Oberlin.  Burial will be in Oberlin Cemetery.  Memorial 
contributions may be made out to Miriam’s Hope.  Condolence can be left 
at www.paulsfh.com.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Norman Dale “Norm” Richards was born December 10, 1940, at his rural 
home in Decatur County, Kansas. He was the youngest of five children 
born to Edith M. (Holliday) and Elmer Leorin Richards. He passed away 
January 6, 2023, at the age of 82.Norm attended school in Oberlin 
and in high school excelled at football, basketball, and was very 
involved in FFA. He graduated in 1959.On March 26, 1960, Norm 
married Karen Sue Anderson and they were blessed with four children. On
 February 9, 1985, Norm was further blessed with his 5th child.Throughout
 his life Norm worked in several professions from farming, building 
truck washes all over the U.S., to his final job of being a rural mail 
carrier for the Oberlin Post Office.Norm enjoyed darts, bowing, 
golfing, hunting, and especially fishing. He shared his skills with his
 children and grand children and loved watching them all excel at 
whatever they did. His kids and grandkids were his pride and joy.Survivors
 include his five children: Barry (Patti) Richards of Oberlin, Todd 
(Ali) Richards of Silt, CO, Doug (Kristy) Richards of Preston, MN, 
Kristin (Greg) McHugh of Oberlin, and Chelsea Richards of Washington, 
UT. Grandchildren: Curtis (Amanda) Richards, Bryan Richards, Jonathon 
(Amanda) Richards, and Andrew (Brooklyn) Richards, Jacob Richards, Caleb
 Richards, Kay (Jordan) Mason, Cap (Emily) Richards, Jordan (Cody) 
McHugh, Connor McHugh, and Tyler McHugh; great grandchildren: Sophia, 
Ellie, Trent, Holly, Briley, Hadley, Oakleigh, Weston, Ruby, Colton, 
Isabell, Lilly, Hank, Sarah, Bella, and Tucker. Other family and 
friends.Norm was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Allen Richards, Johnnie Richards, George Richards, and Betty Robbins.Funeral
 services will be Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Pauls Funeral
 Home, Oberlin. Burial will be in Oberlin Cemetery. Memorial 
contributions may be made out to Miriam’s Hope. Condolence can be left 
at www.paulsfh.com.

Norman Dale 'Norm' Richards

Debbie Buehler, 70, died January 5, 2023, at The Shepherd’s Center, 
Cimarron, Kansas, surrounded by her family.&nbsp; She was born January 18, 
1952, in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of Bernard and Marion (Wirth) 
Schauf.&nbsp; Debbie was the youngest of four girls and they were all very 
talented musicians. Debbie could play the piano by ear and was a gifted 
singer.&nbsp; The four sisters would travel around the state singing under 
the name The Teen Timers &amp; Debbie.

Debbie graduated from Claflin High School in 1970, where she was 
known as a happy and bubbly girl that was active in many activities 
including cheerleading. &nbsp;She then attended Kansas University for a 
couple of years before finding her calling in Cosmetology School.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
After receiving her cosmetology license, she returned to Claflin and 
opened her own shop called The Clip Joint.&nbsp;

On July 21, 1971, she married Jere Buehler in Dubuque, in 1978 they 
were blessed with a son, B.J. Tragically in 1979 a car ran a stop sign 
and hit the car Debbie was a passenger in.&nbsp; Miraculously she lived but 
sustained a traumatic brain injury which changed her life.&nbsp; Even though 
Debbie was disabled she never let it dull her bright personality.&nbsp; She 
was a dynamic and positive individual, who lived life fully, inspiring 
those around her. She loved cheering on her KU teams, especially 
basketball, and more importantly cheering on her grandchildren in all of
 their activities.&nbsp;

Survivors include: her son, B.J. Buehler and wife Taunya of 
Ellinwood; four grandchildren, Brooklyn, Bailee, Kelby, and Kasch 
Buehler; three sisters, Sally Punte and husband Larry of LaGrange, 
California, Pat Talbott and husband Ned of Topeka, and Judy Burnes and 
husband Rich of Silver Springs, Maryland; ex-husband, Jere Buehler of 
Claflin; and many close cousins and friends.

Vigil and Rosary will be 7 p.m., Thursday, January 12th, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 
p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 13th,
 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin, Kansas, celebrated 
by Father Terrance Klein.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St. Catherine’s 
Cemetery, Dubuque, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to The Shepherd’s Center, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Debbie Buehler, 70, died January 5, 2023, at The Shepherd’s Center, 
Cimarron, Kansas, surrounded by her family.&nbsp; She was born January 18, 
1952, in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of Bernard and Marion (Wirth) 
Schauf.&nbsp; Debbie was the youngest of four girls and they were all very 
talented musicians. Debbie could play the piano by ear and was a gifted 
singer.&nbsp; The four sisters would travel around the state singing under 
the name The Teen Timers &amp; Debbie.Debbie graduated from Claflin High School in 1970, where she was 
known as a happy and bubbly girl that was active in many activities 
including cheerleading. &nbsp;She then attended Kansas University for a 
couple of years before finding her calling in Cosmetology School.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
After receiving her cosmetology license, she returned to Claflin and 
opened her own shop called The Clip Joint.&nbsp;On July 21, 1971, she married Jere Buehler in Dubuque, in 1978 they 
were blessed with a son, B.J. Tragically in 1979 a car ran a stop sign 
and hit the car Debbie was a passenger in.&nbsp; Miraculously she lived but 
sustained a traumatic brain injury which changed her life.&nbsp; Even though 
Debbie was disabled she never let it dull her bright personality.&nbsp; She 
was a dynamic and positive individual, who lived life fully, inspiring 
those around her. She loved cheering on her KU teams, especially 
basketball, and more importantly cheering on her grandchildren in all of
 their activities.&nbsp;Survivors include: her son, B.J. Buehler and wife Taunya of 
Ellinwood; four grandchildren, Brooklyn, Bailee, Kelby, and Kasch 
Buehler; three sisters, Sally Punte and husband Larry of LaGrange, 
California, Pat Talbott and husband Ned of Topeka, and Judy Burnes and 
husband Rich of Silver Springs, Maryland; ex-husband, Jere Buehler of 
Claflin; and many close cousins and friends.Vigil and Rosary will be 7 p.m., Thursday, January 12th, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 
p.m.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 13th,
 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin, Kansas, celebrated 
by Father Terrance Klein.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St. Catherine’s 
Cemetery, Dubuque, Kansas.Memorials may be made to The Shepherd’s Center, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Debbie Buehler

Thomas "Tom" Andrew Fabin was born August 28, 1958, in Phillipsburg, 
KS, the son of Marion &amp; Bernadette (Martin) Fabin.&nbsp; He passed away 
on January 5, 2023, at Kearney Regional Hospital in Kearney, NE at the 
age of 64.

Tom attended school in Phillipsburg &amp; graduated with the Class of 1977.

On May 6, 1978, he was united in marriage to Peggy McDermed.&nbsp; To this union 2 children were born, Kimberly &amp; Michael.

Tom worked many jobs through the years:&nbsp; Boogaarts Supermarket as a 
sacker &amp; meat cutter, Tamko Roofing, a mechanic &amp; truck driver 
for James Inc. &amp; Koch Truckline but the most rewarding was the last 
15 years he worked as a custodian for USD 325, first in the high school,
 then the middle school &amp; ending at the elementary school when his 
health began to fail due to his lung complications.&nbsp; Tom enjoyed the 
kids &amp; watching them grow, especially the ones that came to his home
 when they were kids at Peg’s Daycare.

He could be a man of few words or he could talk your leg off. Tom had
 a love for history, music, motorcycles &amp; trucks.&nbsp; His top love was 
being with family, whether it be his kids, grandkids, daughter-in-law 
&amp; immediate family.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Beverly Wiehl &amp; his in-laws, Frank &amp; Nancy McDermed.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years Peggy; his daughter, Kimberly 
Bui of Phillipsburg; son Michael &amp; wife Tasha of Hays; 6 
grandchildren: Thomas, Michaela &amp; Jeremiah Bui of Phillipsburg, 
Blake, &nbsp;Breckin &amp; Baylor Fabin of Hays; sisters-in-law, Marla &amp; 
Kandi McDermed, Connie (Melvin) Capps &amp; Kelli (Jack) Brandon all of 
Phillipsburg; brother-in-law Bryce Wiehl of Smith Center; nephews: John 
Wiehl of Cleveland, OH &amp; Joe (Dr. Leah) Wiehl of Smith Center; 
nieces: Jessica (David) Campbell, Rachel (Kyle) Barnes, Emily Brandon 
all of Phillipsburg &amp; Jacque (Guy) Runyon of Kirwin.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 2:00 p.m. in the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating. 
The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel 
Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Sunday &amp; 9:00 to 9:00 Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillipsburg Library or the Phillips County Hospital Lab &amp; X-ray departments.

<figure>
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 </figure>Thomas "Tom" Andrew Fabin was born August 28, 1958, in Phillipsburg, 
KS, the son of Marion &amp; Bernadette (Martin) Fabin.&nbsp; He passed away 
on January 5, 2023, at Kearney Regional Hospital in Kearney, NE at the 
age of 64.Tom attended school in Phillipsburg &amp; graduated with the Class of 1977.On May 6, 1978, he was united in marriage to Peggy McDermed.&nbsp; To this union 2 children were born, Kimberly &amp; Michael.Tom worked many jobs through the years:&nbsp; Boogaarts Supermarket as a 
sacker &amp; meat cutter, Tamko Roofing, a mechanic &amp; truck driver 
for James Inc. &amp; Koch Truckline but the most rewarding was the last 
15 years he worked as a custodian for USD 325, first in the high school,
 then the middle school &amp; ending at the elementary school when his 
health began to fail due to his lung complications.&nbsp; Tom enjoyed the 
kids &amp; watching them grow, especially the ones that came to his home
 when they were kids at Peg’s Daycare.He could be a man of few words or he could talk your leg off. Tom had
 a love for history, music, motorcycles &amp; trucks.&nbsp; His top love was 
being with family, whether it be his kids, grandkids, daughter-in-law 
&amp; immediate family.Tom was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Beverly Wiehl &amp; his in-laws, Frank &amp; Nancy McDermed.Survivors include his wife of 44 years Peggy; his daughter, Kimberly 
Bui of Phillipsburg; son Michael &amp; wife Tasha of Hays; 6 
grandchildren: Thomas, Michaela &amp; Jeremiah Bui of Phillipsburg, 
Blake, &nbsp;Breckin &amp; Baylor Fabin of Hays; sisters-in-law, Marla &amp; 
Kandi McDermed, Connie (Melvin) Capps &amp; Kelli (Jack) Brandon all of 
Phillipsburg; brother-in-law Bryce Wiehl of Smith Center; nephews: John 
Wiehl of Cleveland, OH &amp; Joe (Dr. Leah) Wiehl of Smith Center; 
nieces: Jessica (David) Campbell, Rachel (Kyle) Barnes, Emily Brandon 
all of Phillipsburg &amp; Jacque (Guy) Runyon of Kirwin.Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 2:00 p.m. in the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating. 
The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel 
Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Sunday &amp; 9:00 to 9:00 Monday at the funeral home.Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillipsburg Library or the Phillips County Hospital Lab &amp; X-ray departments.

Thomas 'Tom' Andrew Fabin

Melvin Eugene “Mel” Schneider, 53, Rush Center, Kansas, passed away 
Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

Melvin was born March 5, 1969, in La Crosse, Kansas, the son of 
Marvin and Sharon (Wilcoxson) Schneider.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident of 
Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; A 1988 graduate of La Crosse High School, La 
Crosse, Kansas, he owned and operated Schneider Farms and Harvesting, 
Rush Center, Kansas, since 1997.

He was a member of U.S. Custom Harvesters, Inc., and attended the United Methodist Church, Bison, Kansas.

Survivors include:&nbsp; his father, Marvin Schneider, La Crosse, Kansas; 
his mother, Sharon Foust, Otis, Kansas, and several aunts, uncles and 
cousins.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. at 
the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Scott Tempero 
officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, La 
Crosse, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family request memorials to the Rush County Sheriff’s Office or the Rush County E.M.S.

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

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

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 </figure>Melvin Eugene “Mel” Schneider, 53, Rush Center, Kansas, passed away 
Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.Melvin was born March 5, 1969, in La Crosse, Kansas, the son of 
Marvin and Sharon (Wilcoxson) Schneider.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident of 
Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; A 1988 graduate of La Crosse High School, La 
Crosse, Kansas, he owned and operated Schneider Farms and Harvesting, 
Rush Center, Kansas, since 1997.He was a member of U.S. Custom Harvesters, Inc., and attended the United Methodist Church, Bison, Kansas.Survivors include:&nbsp; his father, Marvin Schneider, La Crosse, Kansas; 
his mother, Sharon Foust, Otis, Kansas, and several aunts, uncles and 
cousins.Funeral service will be Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. at 
the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Scott Tempero 
officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, La 
Crosse, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family request memorials to the Rush County Sheriff’s Office or the Rush County E.M.S.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Melvin Eugene 'Mel' Schneider

On July 21, 1971, she married Jere Buehler in Dubuque, in 1978 they 
were blessed with a son, B.J. Tragically in 1979, a car ran a stop sign 
and hit the car Debbie was a passenger in.&nbsp; Miraculously, she lived but 
sustained a traumatic brain injury which changed her life.&nbsp; Even though 
Debbie was disabled she never let it dull her bright personality.&nbsp; She 
was a dynamic and positive individual, who lived life fully, inspiring 
those around her. She loved cheering on her KU teams, especially 
basketball, and more importantly cheering on her grandchildren in all of
 their activities.&nbsp;

Debbie Buehler, 70, died January 5, 2023, at The Shepherd’s Center, 
Cimarron, Kansas, surrounded by her family.&nbsp; She was born January 18, 
1952, in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of Bernard and Marion (Wirth) 
Schauf.&nbsp; Debbie was the youngest of four girls and they were all very 
talented musicians. Debbie could play the piano by ear and was a gifted 
singer.&nbsp; The four sisters would travel around the state singing under 
the name The Teen Timers &amp; Debbie.Debbie graduated from Claflin High School in 1970, where she was 
known as a happy and bubbly girl that was active in many activities 
including cheerleading. &nbsp;She then attended Kansas University for a 
couple of years before finding her calling in Cosmetology School.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
After receiving her cosmetology license, she returned to Claflin and 
opened her own shop called The Clip Joint.&nbsp;On July 21, 1971, she married Jere Buehler in Dubuque, in 1978 they 
were blessed with a son, B.J. Tragically in 1979, a car ran a stop sign 
and hit the car Debbie was a passenger in.&nbsp; Miraculously, she lived but 
sustained a traumatic brain injury which changed her life.&nbsp; Even though 
Debbie was disabled she never let it dull her bright personality.&nbsp; She 
was a dynamic and positive individual, who lived life fully, inspiring 
those around her. She loved cheering on her KU teams, especially 
basketball, and more importantly cheering on her grandchildren in all of
 their activities.&nbsp;Survivors include: her son, B.J. Buehler and wife Taunya of 
Ellinwood; four grandchildren, Brooklyn, Bailee, Kelby, and Kasch 
Buehler; three sisters, Sally Punte and husband Larry of LaGrange, 
California, Pat Talbott and husband Ned of Topeka, and Judy Burnes and 
husband Rich of Silver Springs, Maryland; ex-husband, Jere Buehler of 
Claflin; and many close cousins and friends.Vigil and Rosary will be 7 p.m., Thursday, January 12th, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 
p.m.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 13th,
 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin, Kansas, celebrated 
by Father Terrance Klein.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St. Catherine’s 
Cemetery, Dubuque, Kansas.Memorials may be made to The Shepherd’s Center, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Betty Jane (Mayhew) Edson, 93, Plainville, KS, died January 6, 2023, 
at Brookdale Fairdale Assisted Living in Salina, KS surrounded by her 
loving family.

She was born 10 Feb 1929 on the family 
farm outside of Plainville. She was the daughter of Chalmar Mayhew and 
Anna (Cerrow) Mayhew. Her grandparents were original homesteaders in 
Rooks County from the 1870s.

Betty was a lifetime 
resident of Rooks County and graduated from Plainville Rural High School
 in 1947. She married Victor Olen Edson on 1 June 1948 on the Mayhew 
family farm and later worked as the manager of the Skogmos clothing 
store and as an insurance agent at the Plainville State Bank. Betty was 
also well known for her delicious cherry pies, butterscotch pies, and 
caramel popcorn. She was a member of the First Christian Church in 
Plainville.

She is survived by two daughters: Karol 
(Edson) Farahnak and Pedram of Southlake, Texas and Sheryl (Edson) 
Sammons and Steve of Salina, KS; three siblings: Jean Wright, Jennie 
Longnecker, and Delmar Mayhew; ten grandchildren; nineteen 
great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Betty
 was preceded in death by her husband Victor Olen Edson; daughter Vickie
 (Edson) Baird; grandson Todd Paulson; parents; siblings: infant Eula 
LaRee, child Corrine, infant triplets Dorothy Ann, Doris Mae, and Donald
 Dean, sisters Charlotte Hays and Gladys Cerrow, and brothers Roy Mayhew
 and Darrell Mayhew.

A funeral service will be held on 
Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 10AM at the First Christian Church in 
Plainville under the direction of grandson, Tyler Paulson. Burial will 
follow at the Plainville Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday 4-7 
PM with the family greeting friends 5:30-7PM.

In lieu 
of flowers, memorials are suggested to First Christian Church or Hospice
 of Salina and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd 
St., Plainville, KS 67663.

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 </figure>Betty Jane (Mayhew) Edson, 93, Plainville, KS, died January 6, 2023, 
at Brookdale Fairdale Assisted Living in Salina, KS surrounded by her 
loving family.She was born 10 Feb 1929 on the family 
farm outside of Plainville. She was the daughter of Chalmar Mayhew and 
Anna (Cerrow) Mayhew. Her grandparents were original homesteaders in 
Rooks County from the 1870s.Betty was a lifetime 
resident of Rooks County and graduated from Plainville Rural High School
 in 1947. She married Victor Olen Edson on 1 June 1948 on the Mayhew 
family farm and later worked as the manager of the Skogmos clothing 
store and as an insurance agent at the Plainville State Bank. Betty was 
also well known for her delicious cherry pies, butterscotch pies, and 
caramel popcorn. She was a member of the First Christian Church in 
Plainville.She is survived by two daughters: Karol 
(Edson) Farahnak and Pedram of Southlake, Texas and Sheryl (Edson) 
Sammons and Steve of Salina, KS; three siblings: Jean Wright, Jennie 
Longnecker, and Delmar Mayhew; ten grandchildren; nineteen 
great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.Betty
 was preceded in death by her husband Victor Olen Edson; daughter Vickie
 (Edson) Baird; grandson Todd Paulson; parents; siblings: infant Eula 
LaRee, child Corrine, infant triplets Dorothy Ann, Doris Mae, and Donald
 Dean, sisters Charlotte Hays and Gladys Cerrow, and brothers Roy Mayhew
 and Darrell Mayhew.A funeral service will be held on 
Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 10AM at the First Christian Church in 
Plainville under the direction of grandson, Tyler Paulson. Burial will 
follow at the Plainville Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday 4-7 
PM with the family greeting friends 5:30-7PM.In lieu 
of flowers, memorials are suggested to First Christian Church or Hospice
 of Salina and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd 
St., Plainville, KS 67663.

Betty Jane (Mayhew) Edson

Kenneth Paul “Ken” Abendshien Jr., age 75, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, at his home.&nbsp;

He was born January 1, 1948, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Kenneth and Elizabeth P. “Betty” (Pearson) Abendshien. &nbsp;He married Linda (Scheib) on March 29, 1969, in Great Bend, Kansas.

He grew up in&nbsp;Turon, Kansas, and was a 1965 graduate of Fairfield&nbsp;High School. &nbsp;He has&nbsp;lived in Hays since 1965, and was a 1970 graduate of Fort Hays State University&nbsp;with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business.&nbsp;&nbsp;He worked 23 years for Hadley Hospital and&nbsp;Hays Medical Center&nbsp;in the computer&nbsp;information system department. &nbsp;He then established and owned KPA and Associates, offering computer consulting for area hospitals for over 3 years. &nbsp;After 28 years,&nbsp;Ken&nbsp;retired from&nbsp;Great&nbsp;Plains Health Alliance in June of 2022 as&nbsp;Chief Information Officer.&nbsp;He was a former Kiwanis member,&nbsp;and a Past President of the Hays Kiwanis Club. &nbsp;He enjoyed traveling and taking family vacations each year,&nbsp;going on&nbsp;a number of cruises, and loves his “sun time” doing yard work and gardening. &nbsp;&nbsp;

His survivors include his wife, Linda, of the home; his children, Shari Meredith and husband, Michael, Hays, KS;&nbsp;Lisa&nbsp;Beebe and Jeff&nbsp;Siebert; Peculiar, MO;&nbsp;his&nbsp;grandchildren, Bradyn Meredith; Shayla Meredith;&nbsp;Jali“Hope” Cannon;&nbsp;Kenli&nbsp;Cannon; his brother, Dale Abendshien and wife, Patti, Hutchinson, KS; and his sister, Barbara Alpers and husband, Kevin, Hudson, KS. &nbsp;Also, several nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Funeral services are&nbsp;at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Cline’s-Keithley&nbsp;Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601&nbsp;with Rev. Delbert Stanton officiating. &nbsp;Burial will be in Mount Allen Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.

&nbsp; Visitation is from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. Monday, and from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, all at the mortuary.

The family suggests memorials made payable to the organization: The Hays Kiwanis Club or Fort&nbsp;Hays State University Endowment for (Informatics Scholarships)&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 guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

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 </figure>Kenneth Paul “Ken” Abendshien Jr., age 75, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, at his home.&nbsp;He was born January 1, 1948, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Kenneth and Elizabeth P. “Betty” (Pearson) Abendshien. &nbsp;He married Linda (Scheib) on March 29, 1969, in Great Bend, Kansas.He grew up in&nbsp;Turon, Kansas, and was a 1965 graduate of Fairfield&nbsp;High School. &nbsp;He has&nbsp;lived in Hays since 1965, and was a 1970 graduate of Fort Hays State University&nbsp;with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business.&nbsp;&nbsp;He worked 23 years for Hadley Hospital and&nbsp;Hays Medical Center&nbsp;in the computer&nbsp;information system department. &nbsp;He then established and owned KPA and Associates, offering computer consulting for area hospitals for over 3 years. &nbsp;After 28 years,&nbsp;Ken&nbsp;retired from&nbsp;Great&nbsp;Plains Health Alliance in June of 2022 as&nbsp;Chief Information Officer.&nbsp;He was a former Kiwanis member,&nbsp;and a Past President of the Hays Kiwanis Club. &nbsp;He enjoyed traveling and taking family vacations each year,&nbsp;going on&nbsp;a number of cruises, and loves his “sun time” doing yard work and gardening. &nbsp;&nbsp;His survivors include his wife, Linda, of the home; his children, Shari Meredith and husband, Michael, Hays, KS;&nbsp;Lisa&nbsp;Beebe and Jeff&nbsp;Siebert; Peculiar, MO;&nbsp;his&nbsp;grandchildren, Bradyn Meredith; Shayla Meredith;&nbsp;Jali“Hope” Cannon;&nbsp;Kenli&nbsp;Cannon; his brother, Dale Abendshien and wife, Patti, Hutchinson, KS; and his sister, Barbara Alpers and husband, Kevin, Hudson, KS. &nbsp;Also, several nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;Funeral services are&nbsp;at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Cline’s-Keithley&nbsp;Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601&nbsp;with Rev. Delbert Stanton officiating. &nbsp;Burial will be in Mount Allen Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation is from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. Monday, and from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, all at the mortuary.The family suggests memorials made payable to the organization: The Hays Kiwanis Club or Fort&nbsp;Hays State University Endowment for (Informatics Scholarships)&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 guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

Kenneth Paul 'Ken' Abendshien Jr.

Virginia Fern Koehn, 85, passed away on January 4, 2023, at Bethel 
Home in Montezuma. Virginia was born December 28, 1937, to Herman and 
Elsie (Dirks) Ratzlaff in Fredonia.

Virginia accepted the Lord as her Savior and was baptized March 23, 
1950, in Scott City. Errol Koehn and Virginia Ratzlaff met each other 
when they both were 16 years old. They later married on December 27, 
1958, and just celebrated their 64th anniversary.

Virgina left behind those mourning her passing are her husband, 
Errol; daughter, Sheryl Tavares and husband Tom of Orlando, Florida; 
son, Kelly Koehn and wife Tracy of Prairie Village; three grandchildren,
 Sam Koehn of Mission, Kelsey Kuchera Mauck and husband Nathan of 
Overland Park, and Chase Kuchera of San Diego, California; two 
great-grandchildren, Sophie and Truman Mauck Overland Park. Also 
surviving are her brothers: Virgil Ratzlaff, Garry Ratzlaff and Galen 
Ratzlaff all of Scott City, Delbert Ratzlaff of Grove, Oklahoma, Leonard
 Ratzlaff of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Michael Ratzlaff of Russellville, 
Arkansas; and one sister, Glenda Ryan of Newton; brothers-in-law, 
Manford Koehn of Fort Dodge, Michael Koehn and wife Beth, and Keith 
Koehn and wife Virginia, all of Montezuma; and one sister- in-law, Kathy
 Ratzlaff along with numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding Virginia in 
death is a son, Bradley (Born 1959,died 1960); her parents, Herman and 
Elsie Ratzlaff; her brothers, Merrel Ratzlaff, Chester Ratzlaff, Gerald 
Ratzlaff, Milford Ratzlaff and Melvin Ratzlaff; one sister: Joyce 
Ratzlaff Koehn; sister-in-law Freda Ratzlaff; and two brothers-in-law, 
Jerald Koehn and Garry Koehn.

Graveside service will be held at Montezuma Mennonite Cemetery on 
Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 11:00 AM with Minister Charles Schmidt 
presiding. Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel, Montezuma on 
Monday, January 9, 2023, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM with the family recieving 
friends from 2-4PM. 

Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes 
Association in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and memories may be 
shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.

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 </figure>Virginia Fern Koehn, 85, passed away on January 4, 2023, at Bethel 
Home in Montezuma. Virginia was born December 28, 1937, to Herman and 
Elsie (Dirks) Ratzlaff in Fredonia.Virginia accepted the Lord as her Savior and was baptized March 23, 
1950, in Scott City. Errol Koehn and Virginia Ratzlaff met each other 
when they both were 16 years old. They later married on December 27, 
1958, and just celebrated their 64th anniversary.Virgina left behind those mourning her passing are her husband, 
Errol; daughter, Sheryl Tavares and husband Tom of Orlando, Florida; 
son, Kelly Koehn and wife Tracy of Prairie Village; three grandchildren,
 Sam Koehn of Mission, Kelsey Kuchera Mauck and husband Nathan of 
Overland Park, and Chase Kuchera of San Diego, California; two 
great-grandchildren, Sophie and Truman Mauck Overland Park. Also 
surviving are her brothers: Virgil Ratzlaff, Garry Ratzlaff and Galen 
Ratzlaff all of Scott City, Delbert Ratzlaff of Grove, Oklahoma, Leonard
 Ratzlaff of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Michael Ratzlaff of Russellville, 
Arkansas; and one sister, Glenda Ryan of Newton; brothers-in-law, 
Manford Koehn of Fort Dodge, Michael Koehn and wife Beth, and Keith 
Koehn and wife Virginia, all of Montezuma; and one sister- in-law, Kathy
 Ratzlaff along with numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding Virginia in 
death is a son, Bradley (Born 1959,died 1960); her parents, Herman and 
Elsie Ratzlaff; her brothers, Merrel Ratzlaff, Chester Ratzlaff, Gerald 
Ratzlaff, Milford Ratzlaff and Melvin Ratzlaff; one sister: Joyce 
Ratzlaff Koehn; sister-in-law Freda Ratzlaff; and two brothers-in-law, 
Jerald Koehn and Garry Koehn.Graveside service will be held at Montezuma Mennonite Cemetery on 
Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 11:00 AM with Minister Charles Schmidt 
presiding. Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel, Montezuma on 
Monday, January 9, 2023, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM with the family recieving 
friends from 2-4PM. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes 
Association in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and memories may be 
shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.

Virginia Fern Koehn

December 10, 1940
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 6, 2023

An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Norman-Dale-Richards?obId=26847470#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

December 10, 1940
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 6, 2023An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Norman-Dale-Richards?obId=26847470#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Norman Dale Richards

Robert E. “Bob” McCall, of Woodston, Kansas, passed away on 
January 4, 2023, at the Parkview Care Center in Osborne, Kansas, at the 
age of 100. He was born on November 29, 1922, to Henry and Emma 
(Vanderlip) McCall in Ash Rock Township North of Woodston. He was 
married on February 14, 1943, to Evelyn (Melton) McCall. She passed away
 in 1998. On September 3, 2000, Bob married Edna (Dibble) Taylor in 
Stockton, Kansas.

Bob grew up in rural Woodston and 
graduated from Woodston High School in 1940. Living a whole century, his
 only time living away from Woodston was when he enlisted in the U.S. 
Army from 1943 to 1946 during WWII and was stationed in Burtonwood, 
England as a welder. When he returned home to Woodston, he opened McCall
 Blacksmith Shop, working as a blacksmith for 50 years. He was a school 
bus driver for many years for the students of Woodston and the 
surrounding area.

Bob was a member of the VFW Post 
8873, American Legion Post 0087, the National Rifle Association, and was
 very involved in the Ash Rock Church preservation. He also served on 
the Rural Telephone Cooperative Board for thirty years.

Bob
 loved his family, and if he was not spending time with them, he enjoyed
 hunting, trap shooting (which he excelled at into his 90’s), cheering 
on K-State athletics, and having coffee at the White Elephant with 
friends, neighbors, his three-legged dog Sandy, and his special friend 
Raymond Garcia. Bob will be greatly missed by all who knew him, but the 
celebration of his life and memories will remain with us forever.

Bob
 is survived by his wife, Edna of Osborne; step-daughter, Stephanie 
(Travis) Sullivan of Emporia, KS; grandchild, Taylor Sullivan; 
sisters-in-law, Joan McCall and Erma Jean Price; and numerous nieces and
 nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; first
 wife, Evelyn; siblings, Mildred (Bryan) Anderson, Natalie (John) 
Stanhope, Donald McCall, Betty (Duane) Keirns, Walter (Carol) McCall; 
and nephew Jeff McCall.

A graveside service will be 
held on Monday, January 9, 2023, at 1:30 PM, at the Ash Rock Cemetery in
 Woodston. Visitation will be on Sunday, January 8, from 4PM until 8PM 
at the funeral home in Stockton.

Memorials are 
suggested to Ash Rock Cemetery or Woodston Rural Fire Department and may
 be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N 1st, Stockton, KS 
67669.

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 </figure>Robert E. “Bob” McCall, of Woodston, Kansas, passed away on 
January 4, 2023, at the Parkview Care Center in Osborne, Kansas, at the 
age of 100. He was born on November 29, 1922, to Henry and Emma 
(Vanderlip) McCall in Ash Rock Township North of Woodston. He was 
married on February 14, 1943, to Evelyn (Melton) McCall. She passed away
 in 1998. On September 3, 2000, Bob married Edna (Dibble) Taylor in 
Stockton, Kansas.Bob grew up in rural Woodston and 
graduated from Woodston High School in 1940. Living a whole century, his
 only time living away from Woodston was when he enlisted in the U.S. 
Army from 1943 to 1946 during WWII and was stationed in Burtonwood, 
England as a welder. When he returned home to Woodston, he opened McCall
 Blacksmith Shop, working as a blacksmith for 50 years. He was a school 
bus driver for many years for the students of Woodston and the 
surrounding area.Bob was a member of the VFW Post 
8873, American Legion Post 0087, the National Rifle Association, and was
 very involved in the Ash Rock Church preservation. He also served on 
the Rural Telephone Cooperative Board for thirty years.Bob
 loved his family, and if he was not spending time with them, he enjoyed
 hunting, trap shooting (which he excelled at into his 90’s), cheering 
on K-State athletics, and having coffee at the White Elephant with 
friends, neighbors, his three-legged dog Sandy, and his special friend 
Raymond Garcia. Bob will be greatly missed by all who knew him, but the 
celebration of his life and memories will remain with us forever.Bob
 is survived by his wife, Edna of Osborne; step-daughter, Stephanie 
(Travis) Sullivan of Emporia, KS; grandchild, Taylor Sullivan; 
sisters-in-law, Joan McCall and Erma Jean Price; and numerous nieces and
 nephews.He is preceded in death by his parents; first
 wife, Evelyn; siblings, Mildred (Bryan) Anderson, Natalie (John) 
Stanhope, Donald McCall, Betty (Duane) Keirns, Walter (Carol) McCall; 
and nephew Jeff McCall.A graveside service will be 
held on Monday, January 9, 2023, at 1:30 PM, at the Ash Rock Cemetery in
 Woodston. Visitation will be on Sunday, January 8, from 4PM until 8PM 
at the funeral home in Stockton.Memorials are 
suggested to Ash Rock Cemetery or Woodston Rural Fire Department and may
 be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N 1st, Stockton, KS 
67669.

Robert E. 'Bob' McCall

Richard "Dick" Cherry passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at Redbud 
Village in Plainville, Kansas, at the age of 95.&nbsp; Dick was born on April 
16, 1927, to Blanche (Newton) Stanfield in Coldwater, Kansas.

Funeral
 services are planned for Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 10:30 am at 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Plainville, Kansas. Visitation will be 
on Monday from 1:00 pm until 7:00 pm with family receiving friends from 
4:30 pm until 6:00 pm at the funeral home.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Richard "Dick" Cherry passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at Redbud 
Village in Plainville, Kansas, at the age of 95.&nbsp; Dick was born on April 
16, 1927, to Blanche (Newton) Stanfield in Coldwater, Kansas.Funeral
 services are planned for Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 10:30 am at 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Plainville, Kansas. Visitation will be 
on Monday from 1:00 pm until 7:00 pm with family receiving friends from 
4:30 pm until 6:00 pm at the funeral home.&nbsp;A complete obituary is pending.

Richard 'Dick' Cherry

Fred Swalley Jr., 93, died January 4, 2023, at Clara Barton 
Hospital, Hoisington.&nbsp; He was born July 15, 1929, in Delaware, Oklahoma,
 the son of Fred Swalley, Sr. and Pearl Elizabeth (Norris) Swalley.&nbsp; In 
1946 Fred graduated from Childers High School, Childers, Oklahoma.

On March 20, 1953, he married Dorothy “Darlene” Shinn-Sleezer in 
Bentonville, Arkansas. She preceded him in death on June 12, 2019.&nbsp;

A resident of Claflin for over 60 years, Fred was a contract pumper.&nbsp;
 He owned Fry’s Tank Service from 1965 to 1993, and then pumped for 
Francis Urban Tank Service, Big Horn Oil, and Hummon Oil.&nbsp; Fred was a 
hard worker spending many 16 hour days on the job. He would also help 
farm for Pete Krier and Henry Burmeister.&nbsp; A storyteller and flirt, 
there was never a dull moment when Fred was around, gathering new 
friends wherever he went with his gift of gab.&nbsp; He was a true cowboy who
 loved his horses and rodeos. &nbsp;If he wasn’t riding in them, he was 
watching them. An APB went out on Fred once when he went “missing” only 
to find him at a rodeo many miles away.&nbsp; A proud member of the Odin 
Saddle Club, he participated in many Odin Rodeos, trail rides, and rode 
in numerous parades. His boots were well worn with many adventures and 
his stories well versed with humor and antidotes.

Survivors include; four sons, Rick Sleezer and wife Carolyn of 
Morrison, Colorado; Bruce Swalley of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Tracy 
Swalley and wife Cathy of Overland Park, and Brad Swalley of Great Bend;
 grandchildren, Dallas Sleezer of Lochbuie, Colorado, Gwen Cole and 
husband Kenny of Hoisington, Sydney Swalley of Daytona, Florida, Tyler 
Swalley and wife Jessica of Wichita, Olivia Ellis and husband Grant of 
Overland Park, Jake Swalley and fiancé Tyla Palmer of Miami, Florida, 
Morgan Dodds and husband Greg of Waukee, Iowa, McKenna Swalley of 
Wichita; step grandchildren, Gavin Brivik of Los Angeles, California and
 Alex Brivik of San Diego, California, Junior Hamby of Brown Valley, 
California, Robert Hamby and family of San Angelo, Texas, Cynthia Kuntz 
and family of Wheatland, Missouri, Carrie Roe and family of Morrison, 
Colorado, Patricia Janes and family of Porter, Oklahoma; great 
grandchildren, Royce, Dallas, Braeden, Alexander, Greyson, Juaquin, 
Joelysia, Jaylia, Jubilee and Brody.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brothers; Floyd, Jim, 
Jack, Harry, Bill, and Roy Lee Swalley, and sisters, Edna Meyers and 
Helen Arning.

Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 9th, 2023, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home with Pastor Diana Webster presiding.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Claflin Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Claflin Ambulance Fund or Clara Barton 
Hospital Foundation, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 
146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Fred Swalley Jr., 93, died January 4, 2023, at Clara Barton 
Hospital, Hoisington.&nbsp; He was born July 15, 1929, in Delaware, Oklahoma,
 the son of Fred Swalley, Sr. and Pearl Elizabeth (Norris) Swalley.&nbsp; In 
1946 Fred graduated from Childers High School, Childers, Oklahoma.On March 20, 1953, he married Dorothy “Darlene” Shinn-Sleezer in 
Bentonville, Arkansas. She preceded him in death on June 12, 2019.&nbsp;A resident of Claflin for over 60 years, Fred was a contract pumper.&nbsp;
 He owned Fry’s Tank Service from 1965 to 1993, and then pumped for 
Francis Urban Tank Service, Big Horn Oil, and Hummon Oil.&nbsp; Fred was a 
hard worker spending many 16 hour days on the job. He would also help 
farm for Pete Krier and Henry Burmeister.&nbsp; A storyteller and flirt, 
there was never a dull moment when Fred was around, gathering new 
friends wherever he went with his gift of gab.&nbsp; He was a true cowboy who
 loved his horses and rodeos. &nbsp;If he wasn’t riding in them, he was 
watching them. An APB went out on Fred once when he went “missing” only 
to find him at a rodeo many miles away.&nbsp; A proud member of the Odin 
Saddle Club, he participated in many Odin Rodeos, trail rides, and rode 
in numerous parades. His boots were well worn with many adventures and 
his stories well versed with humor and antidotes.Survivors include; four sons, Rick Sleezer and wife Carolyn of 
Morrison, Colorado; Bruce Swalley of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Tracy 
Swalley and wife Cathy of Overland Park, and Brad Swalley of Great Bend;
 grandchildren, Dallas Sleezer of Lochbuie, Colorado, Gwen Cole and 
husband Kenny of Hoisington, Sydney Swalley of Daytona, Florida, Tyler 
Swalley and wife Jessica of Wichita, Olivia Ellis and husband Grant of 
Overland Park, Jake Swalley and fiancé Tyla Palmer of Miami, Florida, 
Morgan Dodds and husband Greg of Waukee, Iowa, McKenna Swalley of 
Wichita; step grandchildren, Gavin Brivik of Los Angeles, California and
 Alex Brivik of San Diego, California, Junior Hamby of Brown Valley, 
California, Robert Hamby and family of San Angelo, Texas, Cynthia Kuntz 
and family of Wheatland, Missouri, Carrie Roe and family of Morrison, 
Colorado, Patricia Janes and family of Porter, Oklahoma; great 
grandchildren, Royce, Dallas, Braeden, Alexander, Greyson, Juaquin, 
Joelysia, Jaylia, Jubilee and Brody.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brothers; Floyd, Jim, 
Jack, Harry, Bill, and Roy Lee Swalley, and sisters, Edna Meyers and 
Helen Arning.Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 9th, 2023, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home with Pastor Diana Webster presiding.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Claflin Cemetery.Memorials may be made to Claflin Ambulance Fund or Clara Barton 
Hospital Foundation, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 
146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Fred Swalley Jr.

Sunday, November 18th, 1934-Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Sunday, November 18th, 1934-Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Harry Ronald Magill

Kathleen Mary Brown, 78, of Hill City, Kansas, passed away peacefully 
with her daughter by her side January 2, 2023. She was born Kathleen 
Mary Newell May 2, 1944, in Damar, Kansas. She was the second daughter 
born to Lawrence and Rita (Brin) Newell. As she grew so did the family, a
 total of nine children. Kathy attended school in Damar. As a young 
woman she met a boy from Natoma by the name of Lyle Gene Brown. He was 
the love of her life. Lyle and Kathy were married April 15, 1961. The 
couple were blessed with eight children: Darrell, Lila, Ricky, Shawn, 
Tracey, Gale, Cindy, and Tony.

Kathy had several jobs before 
settling in at the Graham County Hospital as a nurse’s aide for several 
years and ended her 15 years as a ward clerk. She loved working at the 
hospital caring for people and loved the staff. One thing about Kathy 
she always came home with a pocket full of pens and medical tape.

She
 was very active in the Catholic Church. Kathy and Lyle attended 
Marriage Encounter and became very involved in this ministry, traveling 
all over the United States sharing their wealth of wisdom to other 
married couples for almost 20 years. During these travels they took 
their children and made numerous friends and acquaintances they still 
have to this day.

There are so many memories with Kathy Brown. No 
doubt that you certainly have a few of your own. Kathy loved to hunt, 
fish and go camping. The family would leave for the lake the day after 
school was out for summer and return the day before school started. The 
vacation was spent fishing, boating and lots of family time. Hunting 
season came around and Kathy was right there deer hunting with the best of them. Kathy loved every minute of family time.

The
 door was always open wide for visits from family, friends and other 
peoples’ kids. There were no strangers. Although they were welcomed with
 open arms, they knew rather quickly they were going to adhere to 
Kathy’s rules.

In her lifetime, Kathy made hundreds, maybe 
thousands of bierocks and sticky buns. She would make them for anyone at
 any time. Her recipes are still closely followed, but somehow, they are
 just a pinch off somewhere.  Many people knew her simply as “The 
Bierock Lady”. But she was so much more than that. She was a devoted 
wife, loving mother, loyal sister, friend, and confidante.

Kathy 
loved her grandkids, and they so enjoyed the ornery side of her. She was
 the prime instigator of all water balloon fights, water gun fights and 
of course the spraying water out of the kitchen window on anyone that 
was in the yard.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, 
Lawrence and Rita Newell; her sons: Ricky Lee and Tony Blake; brothers: 
Leland Newell, Harold Newell, Michael Newell; sisters: Louise Newell, 
Albertine Garcia; and an important man in her life that was a part of 
this family for a long time, Adrian Yeo, who passed away almost seven 
years ago.

She is survived by her children: Darrell (Trish) of El 
Dorado, Lila Brown of Hill City, Shawn (Janet) of Hill City, Tracey 
(Ronnie) of Diamond, Illinois, Gale (Robin) of El Dorado, Cindy (Robert)
 Hall of Hill City; 19 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Also 
left to cherish her memory are: her brother Dale Newell; two sisters: 
Lois (Pat) Sumner of Laferia, Texas, Carmen (Don) Sims of Sedan; many 
nieces and nephews; and Brad (Boot) Hill of Bogue, who is always here 
for the family.

A unique, one-of-a-kind lady, Kathy Brown, will 
always hold a special place in our hearts. Woo-Hoo to you, dear Kathy. 
We love you always.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Kathleen-Mary-Brown?obId=26817809#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Kathleen Mary Brown, 78, of Hill City, Kansas, passed away peacefully 
with her daughter by her side January 2, 2023. She was born Kathleen 
Mary Newell May 2, 1944, in Damar, Kansas. She was the second daughter 
born to Lawrence and Rita (Brin) Newell. As she grew so did the family, a
 total of nine children. Kathy attended school in Damar. As a young 
woman she met a boy from Natoma by the name of Lyle Gene Brown. He was 
the love of her life. Lyle and Kathy were married April 15, 1961. The 
couple were blessed with eight children: Darrell, Lila, Ricky, Shawn, 
Tracey, Gale, Cindy, and Tony.Kathy had several jobs before 
settling in at the Graham County Hospital as a nurse’s aide for several 
years and ended her 15 years as a ward clerk. She loved working at the 
hospital caring for people and loved the staff. One thing about Kathy 
she always came home with a pocket full of pens and medical tape.She
 was very active in the Catholic Church. Kathy and Lyle attended 
Marriage Encounter and became very involved in this ministry, traveling 
all over the United States sharing their wealth of wisdom to other 
married couples for almost 20 years. During these travels they took 
their children and made numerous friends and acquaintances they still 
have to this day.There are so many memories with Kathy Brown. No 
doubt that you certainly have a few of your own. Kathy loved to hunt, 
fish and go camping. The family would leave for the lake the day after 
school was out for summer and return the day before school started. The 
vacation was spent fishing, boating and lots of family time. Hunting 
season came around and Kathy was right there deer hunting with the best of them. Kathy loved every minute of family time.The
 door was always open wide for visits from family, friends and other 
peoples’ kids. There were no strangers. Although they were welcomed with
 open arms, they knew rather quickly they were going to adhere to 
Kathy’s rules.In her lifetime, Kathy made hundreds, maybe 
thousands of bierocks and sticky buns. She would make them for anyone at
 any time. Her recipes are still closely followed, but somehow, they are
 just a pinch off somewhere. Many people knew her simply as “The 
Bierock Lady”. But she was so much more than that. She was a devoted 
wife, loving mother, loyal sister, friend, and confidante.Kathy 
loved her grandkids, and they so enjoyed the ornery side of her. She was
 the prime instigator of all water balloon fights, water gun fights and 
of course the spraying water out of the kitchen window on anyone that 
was in the yard.Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, 
Lawrence and Rita Newell; her sons: Ricky Lee and Tony Blake; brothers: 
Leland Newell, Harold Newell, Michael Newell; sisters: Louise Newell, 
Albertine Garcia; and an important man in her life that was a part of 
this family for a long time, Adrian Yeo, who passed away almost seven 
years ago.She is survived by her children: Darrell (Trish) of El 
Dorado, Lila Brown of Hill City, Shawn (Janet) of Hill City, Tracey 
(Ronnie) of Diamond, Illinois, Gale (Robin) of El Dorado, Cindy (Robert)
 Hall of Hill City; 19 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Also 
left to cherish her memory are: her brother Dale Newell; two sisters: 
Lois (Pat) Sumner of Laferia, Texas, Carmen (Don) Sims of Sedan; many 
nieces and nephews; and Brad (Boot) Hill of Bogue, who is always here 
for the family.A unique, one-of-a-kind lady, Kathy Brown, will 
always hold a special place in our hearts. Woo-Hoo to you, dear Kathy. 
We love you always.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Kathleen-Mary-Brown?obId=26817809#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Kathleen Mary Brown

David Rex Bridgmon was born in McCook, Nebraska on April 4, 1949, to 
Donald Dwight and Ruth Ellen (Brandt) Bridgmon.&nbsp; He graduated from 
McCook High School with the class of 1967.&nbsp; He furthered his education 
in Denver, Colorado for two years before being drafted into the United 
States Army on August 26, 1969.&nbsp; David served in Vietnam. At the time of
 his honorable discharge in 1971, he had attained the rank of Sergeant 
and received the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service 
Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 device, the Army Commendation 
Medal, and a Bronze Star Medal.

David returned to civilian 
life and lived in San Diego, California, where he continued his education
 and drove a taxi for many years.&nbsp; David called Denver, Colorado home 
for most of his life where he was employed by United Airlines and worked
 mostly at Denver International Airport.&nbsp; After his retirement, David 
returned to McCook where he could be closer to family.

David 
enjoyed watching sports on TV and was a big Nebraska Cornhusker fan.&nbsp; He
 was active on his computer and was a regular at the McCook YMCA.&nbsp; David
 enjoyed fishing and spent countless hours at Barnett Park.&nbsp; Like
 so many who served in Southeast Asia, David came home a changed man.&nbsp; 
He never liked to talk about his time in the military, but the emotional
 scars were visible to those around him.&nbsp; On Thursday morning, January 
4, 2023, David passed away at Community Hospital in McCook and is now at
 peace.&nbsp; He was 73 years of age.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister, Lynda Bridgmon; and brothers-in-law, Ron Clark and Walter Fortin.

Survivors include his sisters, Donna Fortin of Oberlin, Kansas and 
Diane Clark of McCook; nieces and nephews: Marla (Leland) Kehler of 
Loveland, Colorado, Melissa (Dan) Nelson of Syracuse, Nebraska, Ryan 
(Janene) Fortin of Oberlin, Darin (Cari) Callan of Axtell, Nebraska, 
Derick (Tracy) Callan of Portland, Oregon, and Dan (Carrie) Callan of 
Kearney, Nebraska; as well as great-nieces and nephews, cousins, and 
friends.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday 
morning, January 13, 2023, at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook 
with Terry McCorkle officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment with military honors will 
follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in McCook. Memorials are 
suggested to the family of David Bridgmon for future designation.&nbsp; 
Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Arrangements have 
been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

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 </figure>David Rex Bridgmon was born in McCook, Nebraska on April 4, 1949, to 
Donald Dwight and Ruth Ellen (Brandt) Bridgmon.&nbsp; He graduated from 
McCook High School with the class of 1967.&nbsp; He furthered his education 
in Denver, Colorado for two years before being drafted into the United 
States Army on August 26, 1969.&nbsp; David served in Vietnam. At the time of
 his honorable discharge in 1971, he had attained the rank of Sergeant 
and received the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service 
Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 device, the Army Commendation 
Medal, and a Bronze Star Medal.David returned to civilian 
life and lived in San Diego, California, where he continued his education
 and drove a taxi for many years.&nbsp; David called Denver, Colorado home 
for most of his life where he was employed by United Airlines and worked
 mostly at Denver International Airport.&nbsp; After his retirement, David 
returned to McCook where he could be closer to family.David 
enjoyed watching sports on TV and was a big Nebraska Cornhusker fan.&nbsp; He
 was active on his computer and was a regular at the McCook YMCA.&nbsp; David
 enjoyed fishing and spent countless hours at Barnett Park.&nbsp; Like
 so many who served in Southeast Asia, David came home a changed man.&nbsp; 
He never liked to talk about his time in the military, but the emotional
 scars were visible to those around him.&nbsp; On Thursday morning, January 
4, 2023, David passed away at Community Hospital in McCook and is now at
 peace.&nbsp; He was 73 years of age.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister, Lynda Bridgmon; and brothers-in-law, Ron Clark and Walter Fortin.Survivors include his sisters, Donna Fortin of Oberlin, Kansas and 
Diane Clark of McCook; nieces and nephews: Marla (Leland) Kehler of 
Loveland, Colorado, Melissa (Dan) Nelson of Syracuse, Nebraska, Ryan 
(Janene) Fortin of Oberlin, Darin (Cari) Callan of Axtell, Nebraska, 
Derick (Tracy) Callan of Portland, Oregon, and Dan (Carrie) Callan of 
Kearney, Nebraska; as well as great-nieces and nephews, cousins, and 
friends.Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday 
morning, January 13, 2023, at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook 
with Terry McCorkle officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment with military honors will 
follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in McCook. Memorials are 
suggested to the family of David Bridgmon for future designation.&nbsp; 
Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Arrangements have 
been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

David Rex Bridgmon

Sister
 Rose Marie Dwyer died January 4, 2023, at Nazareth Motherhouse in 
Concordia, KS.&nbsp; She was 88 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 70 
years.&nbsp; She was born in Jennings, KS on January 24, 1934 to John and 
Florence Bates Dwyer, the second of ten children, and was baptized 
Dorothy Marie.&nbsp; She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Concordia, Kansas
 on September 8, 1951.&nbsp; On March 18, 1952, Dorothy received the habit of
 the Sisters of St. Joseph and was given the name Sister Rose Marie.&nbsp; 
She pronounced first vows on March 19, 1953 and final vows on March 19, 
1956.

Sister
 Rose Marie received a BA degree in literature and education from 
Marymount College in 1964.&nbsp; She taught in Salina, KS, for 10 years after
 which time she was invited to join our Sisters in Brazil in 1965 where 
she spent almost 40 years.&nbsp; After returning to the U.S. she ministered 
in Kansas City, MO and Plainville, KS.&nbsp; In 2010 she moved to the 
Motherhouse.&nbsp;

Sister
 Rose Marie was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers.&nbsp; 
She is survived by one brother, James Dwyer of Glasco, KS, and five 
sisters, Della Simoneau, Salina, KS, Dorine Groome, Chicago, IL, Darlene
 Wallace, Denver, CO, Donna Roberts, San Francisco, CA and Delphia 
Wendell, Oklahoma City, OK.&nbsp; 

A Bible Vigil Service will be held January 9
 at 9:30 a.m. in the Nazareth Motherhouse Chapel with Sister Janet 
Lander as the eulogist.&nbsp; The Mass of Christian Burial will be January 9 
at 10:30 a.m. in the Motherhouse Chapel with Father Barry Brinkman 
presiding.&nbsp; The Mass will be livestreamed on the Sisters of St. Joseph 
Facebook page.&nbsp; The burial will be in the Nazareth Motherhouse 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, 325 W. 6th St., 
Concordia, KS is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; 

Memorials for Sister Rose 
Marie Dwyer may be given to the Sisters of St. Joseph Health Care/ 
Retirement Fund or the Apostolic Works of the Sisters; P.O Box 279, 
Concordia, KS&nbsp; 66901.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit 
www.chaputbuoy.com.

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 </figure>Sister
 Rose Marie Dwyer died January 4, 2023, at Nazareth Motherhouse in 
Concordia, KS.&nbsp; She was 88 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 70 
years.&nbsp; She was born in Jennings, KS on January 24, 1934 to John and 
Florence Bates Dwyer, the second of ten children, and was baptized 
Dorothy Marie.&nbsp; She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Concordia, Kansas
 on September 8, 1951.&nbsp; On March 18, 1952, Dorothy received the habit of
 the Sisters of St. Joseph and was given the name Sister Rose Marie.&nbsp; 
She pronounced first vows on March 19, 1953 and final vows on March 19, 
1956.Sister
 Rose Marie received a BA degree in literature and education from 
Marymount College in 1964.&nbsp; She taught in Salina, KS, for 10 years after
 which time she was invited to join our Sisters in Brazil in 1965 where 
she spent almost 40 years.&nbsp; After returning to the U.S. she ministered 
in Kansas City, MO and Plainville, KS.&nbsp; In 2010 she moved to the 
Motherhouse.&nbsp;Sister
 Rose Marie was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers.&nbsp; 
She is survived by one brother, James Dwyer of Glasco, KS, and five 
sisters, Della Simoneau, Salina, KS, Dorine Groome, Chicago, IL, Darlene
 Wallace, Denver, CO, Donna Roberts, San Francisco, CA and Delphia 
Wendell, Oklahoma City, OK.&nbsp; A Bible Vigil Service will be held January 9
 at 9:30 a.m. in the Nazareth Motherhouse Chapel with Sister Janet 
Lander as the eulogist.&nbsp; The Mass of Christian Burial will be January 9 
at 10:30 a.m. in the Motherhouse Chapel with Father Barry Brinkman 
presiding.&nbsp; The Mass will be livestreamed on the Sisters of St. Joseph 
Facebook page.&nbsp; The burial will be in the Nazareth Motherhouse 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, 325 W. 6th St., 
Concordia, KS is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; Memorials for Sister Rose 
Marie Dwyer may be given to the Sisters of St. Joseph Health Care/ 
Retirement Fund or the Apostolic Works of the Sisters; P.O Box 279, 
Concordia, KS&nbsp; 66901.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit 
www.chaputbuoy.com.

Sister Rose Marie Dwyer

JoAnn Kranz Benteman, age 87, of Topeka, KS passed on January 5, 2023, from
 an emotionally draining disease known as the “long goodbye” — Alzheimer’s. JoAnn was born in Hays, Kansas, on July 10, 1935, to Oscar 
Kranz and Clydene Hiltabidle Kranz. JoAnn met her husband Lee on
 a blind date set up by her college friends. Lee and JoAnn were married 
65 years. JoAnn and Lee shared the same birthday, only five years apart.
 JoAnn taught Home Economics for the Seaman School District and 
also worked for the State of Kansas. JoAnn and Lee were members of a 
square dance and camping club. She loved to take bus trips, travel with friends and family, and cook for others. Survivors
 include son, James (Lisa) Benteman; daughter, Leann (Brett) Dexter; 
grandchildren, Keaton Dexter and Dale (Ashley) Dexter; 
great-grandchildren, Lucia Lee and Nanette Sophie Dexter; sister, Kay 
(Gale) Squier and her four legged friend Buddy. JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband Lee and her parents Oscar and Clydene Kranz. The
 family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, 
January 9, 2023, at Mount Hope Cemetery &amp; Funeral Chapel 4700 SW 17th
 Street Topeka, KS 66604. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m. on 
Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Mount Hope Cemetery in the chapel. Burial 
will be at Vansburgh Cemetery in Brownell, KS. Memorial 
contributions may be made to Ascend, 4550 W. 109th Street, Ste. 210, 
Shawnee Mission, KS 66211 or to Alzheimer's Association, 3625 SW 29th St., Ste. 102, Topeka, KS 66614.&nbsp;

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 </figure>JoAnn Kranz Benteman, age 87, of Topeka, KS passed on January 5, 2023, from
 an emotionally draining disease known as the “long goodbye” — Alzheimer’s. JoAnn was born in Hays, Kansas, on July 10, 1935, to Oscar 
Kranz and Clydene Hiltabidle Kranz. JoAnn met her husband Lee on
 a blind date set up by her college friends. Lee and JoAnn were married 
65 years. JoAnn and Lee shared the same birthday, only five years apart.
 JoAnn taught Home Economics for the Seaman School District and 
also worked for the State of Kansas. JoAnn and Lee were members of a 
square dance and camping club. She loved to take bus trips, travel with friends and family, and cook for others. Survivors
 include son, James (Lisa) Benteman; daughter, Leann (Brett) Dexter; 
grandchildren, Keaton Dexter and Dale (Ashley) Dexter; 
great-grandchildren, Lucia Lee and Nanette Sophie Dexter; sister, Kay 
(Gale) Squier and her four legged friend Buddy. JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband Lee and her parents Oscar and Clydene Kranz. The
 family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, 
January 9, 2023, at Mount Hope Cemetery &amp; Funeral Chapel 4700 SW 17th
 Street Topeka, KS 66604. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m. on 
Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Mount Hope Cemetery in the chapel. Burial 
will be at Vansburgh Cemetery in Brownell, KS. Memorial 
contributions may be made to Ascend, 4550 W. 109th Street, Ste. 210, 
Shawnee Mission, KS 66211 or to Alzheimer's Association, 3625 SW 29th St., Ste. 102, Topeka, KS 66614.&nbsp;

JoAnn Kranz Benteman

Bonita Jean (Cramer) Fox, daughter of Leo and Eileen (Dixon) Cramer was born July 19,1944, and passed away at the St Cloud Hospital in St Cloud, MN on November 17, 2022, at the age of 78. 

Bonnie grew up in Almena, KS beginning country school in Calvert, KS then Almena Grade school and graduating from Almena Rural High School. She was united in marriage to Verbon Arthur Baker.  To this union 3 sons were born: William Bryan Baker, Alan Lane Baker, and Boyd Austin Baker.  In 1978, Bonnie and Jim Fox were married in Lakefield, MN and made their home in that area for many years. Bonnie loved to garden and fish, and she enjoyed the time spent living on the lake in Windom, MN and later at her home in Rice, MN. Here, she also cared for her mother Eileen Cramer the last five years of Eileen's life.  They enjoyed many drives around the lake there and trips to the Dairy Queen and their favorite, the local restaurant, "The Creamery."

Bonnie was preceded in death by husband Verbon Baker and husband Jim Fox as well as infant son Alan and grandson Carrington. Bonnie is survived by her two sons William (Bill) of St. Cloud, MN and Boyd of Rice, MN; sisters Judy (Ed) Whitney of Grand Rapids, MN and Patty (Dan) Englert of Belton, MO, and brother Ron (Ellen) Cramer of Fallbrook, CA.  Also surviving are 3 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

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 </figure>Bonita Jean (Cramer) Fox, daughter of Leo and Eileen (Dixon) Cramer was born July 19,1944, and passed away at the St Cloud Hospital in St Cloud, MN on November 17, 2022, at the age of 78. Bonnie grew up in Almena, KS beginning country school in Calvert, KS then Almena Grade school and graduating from Almena Rural High School. She was united in marriage to Verbon Arthur Baker. To this union 3 sons were born: William Bryan Baker, Alan Lane Baker, and Boyd Austin Baker. In 1978, Bonnie and Jim Fox were married in Lakefield, MN and made their home in that area for many years. Bonnie loved to garden and fish, and she enjoyed the time spent living on the lake in Windom, MN and later at her home in Rice, MN. Here, she also cared for her mother Eileen Cramer the last five years of Eileen's life. They enjoyed many drives around the lake there and trips to the Dairy Queen and their favorite, the local restaurant, "The Creamery."Bonnie was preceded in death by husband Verbon Baker and husband Jim Fox as well as infant son Alan and grandson Carrington. Bonnie is survived by her two sons William (Bill) of St. Cloud, MN and Boyd of Rice, MN; sisters Judy (Ed) Whitney of Grand Rapids, MN and Patty (Dan) Englert of Belton, MO, and brother Ron (Ellen) Cramer of Fallbrook, CA. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Bonita Jean (Cramer) Fox

Irene Helen (Galardi) Jepsen, 91, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.

Irene was born November 8, 1931, in Jackson, Michigan.&nbsp; One of six 
children born to Frank and Costanza (LeDonne) Galardi, Irene grew up in 
Jackson until her senior year when her family moved to Huntington, West 
Virginia.&nbsp; She graduated from St. Joseph High School.

Irene was united in marriage to Delbert Dale Jepsen on January 14, 
1959, in Topeka, Kansas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three daughters, 
Diane, Julie, and Dena.&nbsp; They made their home in Lincoln County, Kansas,
 Phillips County, Kansas, and Russell.&nbsp; Delbert preceded her in death on 
June 8, 2003.

Irene was an Editor for the Russell Daily News for many years.&nbsp; She 
was a member of the V.F.W. Post #6240 Ladies Auxiliary.&nbsp; She enjoyed 
working with ceramics, reading books and dancing.

Irene’s surviving family include her daughters, Diane Cohan of Victoria, Kansas, and Julie Jepsen of Los Angeles, California; sister, Mary Hogarty of Panama City Beach, Florida; three granddaughters, Marjan Pekarek (Wesley), Roya Attari (Roni) and Dena Contreras, and 
three great-grandchildren; Raffael Attari, Evie Pekarek and Whitley 
Pekarek.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Delbert, and
 her daughter, Dena Renee Jepsen; sister, Georgina Conner; and three 
brothers, Albert Galardi, Alphonse Galardi and Joe Galardi.

A Celebration of Irene’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell.&nbsp; Burial to follow at 
St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Russell.&nbsp; Visitation will be held at 
9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with St. Luke’s Hospice House.&nbsp;

Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Irene Helen (Galardi) Jepsen, 91, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.Irene was born November 8, 1931, in Jackson, Michigan.&nbsp; One of six 
children born to Frank and Costanza (LeDonne) Galardi, Irene grew up in 
Jackson until her senior year when her family moved to Huntington, West 
Virginia.&nbsp; She graduated from St. Joseph High School.Irene was united in marriage to Delbert Dale Jepsen on January 14, 
1959, in Topeka, Kansas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three daughters, 
Diane, Julie, and Dena.&nbsp; They made their home in Lincoln County, Kansas,
 Phillips County, Kansas, and Russell.&nbsp; Delbert preceded her in death on 
June 8, 2003.Irene was an Editor for the Russell Daily News for many years.&nbsp; She 
was a member of the V.F.W. Post #6240 Ladies Auxiliary.&nbsp; She enjoyed 
working with ceramics, reading books and dancing.Irene’s surviving family include her daughters, Diane Cohan of Victoria, Kansas, and Julie Jepsen of Los Angeles, California; sister, Mary Hogarty of Panama City Beach, Florida; three granddaughters, Marjan Pekarek (Wesley), Roya Attari (Roni) and Dena Contreras, and 
three great-grandchildren; Raffael Attari, Evie Pekarek and Whitley 
Pekarek.Irene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Delbert, and
 her daughter, Dena Renee Jepsen; sister, Georgina Conner; and three 
brothers, Albert Galardi, Alphonse Galardi and Joe Galardi.A Celebration of Irene’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell.&nbsp; Burial to follow at 
St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Russell.&nbsp; Visitation will be held at 
9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with St. Luke’s Hospice House.&nbsp;Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Irene Helen (Galardi) Jepsen

Barbara Ann Besher, born Barbara Ann Williams on July 
30, 1948, in Kanorado, KS, was the daughter of the late John and Violet 
(Hill) Williams. She departed this life on Wednesday, December 28, 2022,&nbsp; at the age of 74. 
She is survived by her husband of 50+ years, Roger Besher of Salina, KS,
 son Jeff Besher (wife Laura and sons Kyler and Kayden) of Salina, KS, 
daughter Brandi Besher of Orlando, FL, brother Dennis Williams (wife 
Amanda) of Russell, KS, sister Nancy Hurlbut (son Troy, and daughters 
Shelley and Angela) of Sylvan Grove, KS, and brother Don Williams (wife 
Karen) of Salina, KS; as well as cousins and some extended family. 
She is preceded in death by her parents, newborn son Rodney Besher, and brother-in-law Gary Hurlbut. 
Her heart of this world may have failed but her spirit was strong: 
But we remember now in love, 
Her life from start to end, 
And we’re just glad we knew her, 
As Husband, Mother, and Friend. 
Memorial services were at Grace Baptist Church, Salina, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

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 </figure>Barbara Ann Besher, born Barbara Ann Williams on July 
30, 1948, in Kanorado, KS, was the daughter of the late John and Violet 
(Hill) Williams. She departed this life on Wednesday, December 28, 2022,&nbsp; at the age of 74. 
She is survived by her husband of 50+ years, Roger Besher of Salina, KS,
 son Jeff Besher (wife Laura and sons Kyler and Kayden) of Salina, KS, 
daughter Brandi Besher of Orlando, FL, brother Dennis Williams (wife 
Amanda) of Russell, KS, sister Nancy Hurlbut (son Troy, and daughters 
Shelley and Angela) of Sylvan Grove, KS, and brother Don Williams (wife 
Karen) of Salina, KS; as well as cousins and some extended family. 
She is preceded in death by her parents, newborn son Rodney Besher, and brother-in-law Gary Hurlbut. 
Her heart of this world may have failed but her spirit was strong: 
But we remember now in love, 
Her life from start to end, 
And we’re just glad we knew her, 
As Husband, Mother, and Friend. 
Memorial services were at Grace Baptist Church, Salina, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Barbara Ann (Williams) Besher

Daryl Lynn Novotny, of Stockton, KS, passed away on January 4, 
2023, at the Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, NE, at the age 
of 81. He was born on June 15, 1941, to Ludvik and Zella “Sally” 
(Drennan) Novotny in Stockton. He married Pamela Kiehne on May 27, 1962,
 in Chicago, IL. They were blessed with one son, Scott. After Pam passed
 away in 1994, Daryl married Patty A. Hill on September 16, 2006, in 
Smith Center, KS, blessing him with four step-children, Troy, Todd, 
Travis, and Tamatha.

Daryl grew up in Stockton and 
graduated from Stockton High School in 1959. After high school he 
entered the workforce working for TWA Airline in Chicago where he met 
his wife Pam. When they moved back to Stockton he worked for Novotny 
Machine Shop, was part owner of Stockton Yamaha Shop, and retired as a 
USPS mail carrier. He also worked as a part-time Deputy for Rooks County
 Sheriff Department.

Daryl was an avid outdoorsman 
enjoying archery and shooting, target shooting with his family, 
arrowhead hunting, and motorcycle trips with Gene Miller. He spent a lot
 of time reading and he loved KU sports, his pets - and his dog Oliver. 
Mostly, he loved getting together with his family and a good happy hour.

Daryl
 is survived by his wife, Patty of the home in Stockton; son, Scott 
(Brenda) Novotny of Stockton; step-children, Troy Anderson of Agra, KS, 
Travis Anderson (Cheryl) of Agra, KS, and Tamatha Schurr (Jerud) of 
Phillpsburg, KS; and numerous step-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Pamela; step-son, Todd Anderson; and brother, Ronald (Kathy) Novotny.

Daryl
 was a good-hearted man who worked hard, enjoyed life and cherished his 
family and friends. His faith in God was not only a constant source of 
strength for himself, but also for all who knew him. 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.

A
 Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 1:30 PM
 with visitation on Tuesday, 3PM until 8PM at the funeral home in 
Stockton.

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

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 </figure>Daryl Lynn Novotny, of Stockton, KS, passed away on January 4, 
2023, at the Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, NE, at the age 
of 81. He was born on June 15, 1941, to Ludvik and Zella “Sally” 
(Drennan) Novotny in Stockton. He married Pamela Kiehne on May 27, 1962,
 in Chicago, IL. They were blessed with one son, Scott. After Pam passed
 away in 1994, Daryl married Patty A. Hill on September 16, 2006, in 
Smith Center, KS, blessing him with four step-children, Troy, Todd, 
Travis, and Tamatha.Daryl grew up in Stockton and 
graduated from Stockton High School in 1959. After high school he 
entered the workforce working for TWA Airline in Chicago where he met 
his wife Pam. When they moved back to Stockton he worked for Novotny 
Machine Shop, was part owner of Stockton Yamaha Shop, and retired as a 
USPS mail carrier. He also worked as a part-time Deputy for Rooks County
 Sheriff Department.Daryl was an avid outdoorsman 
enjoying archery and shooting, target shooting with his family, 
arrowhead hunting, and motorcycle trips with Gene Miller. He spent a lot
 of time reading and he loved KU sports, his pets - and his dog Oliver. 
Mostly, he loved getting together with his family and a good happy hour.Daryl
 is survived by his wife, Patty of the home in Stockton; son, Scott 
(Brenda) Novotny of Stockton; step-children, Troy Anderson of Agra, KS, 
Travis Anderson (Cheryl) of Agra, KS, and Tamatha Schurr (Jerud) of 
Phillpsburg, KS; and numerous step-grandchildren.He is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Pamela; step-son, Todd Anderson; and brother, Ronald (Kathy) Novotny.Daryl
 was a good-hearted man who worked hard, enjoyed life and cherished his 
family and friends. His faith in God was not only a constant source of 
strength for himself, but also for all who knew him. 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.A
 Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 1:30 PM
 with visitation on Tuesday, 3PM until 8PM at the funeral home in 
Stockton.Memorials are suggested to Solomon Valley 
Family Medicine and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N.
 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

Daryl L. Novotny

Kenneth Paul “Ken” Abendshien, age 75, of Hays, Kansas passed away Monday, January 5, 2023, at his home.

Services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 
22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. &nbsp;Condolences can be sent via email to 
clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left at guest book at 
www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.

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 </figure>Kenneth Paul “Ken” Abendshien, age 75, of Hays, Kansas passed away Monday, January 5, 2023, at his home.Services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 
22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. &nbsp;Condolences can be sent via email to 
clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left at guest book at 
www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.

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