William J. “Bill” “Billy Ray” Miller, 63, died January 15, 2023, at 
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, after an almost three-year 
courageous battle with cancer.&nbsp; He was born March 28, 1959, in 
Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Robert J. and Elizabeth “June” (Seymour) 
Miller.&nbsp; Bill graduated in 1978 from Claflin High School. He received 
his Associates Degree from Barton County Community College and then 
attended University of Kansas.

On April 17, 1982, he married Tami DeBusk in Claflin, Kansas. To them
 were born three amazing children, Colby, Catlin, and Candra.&nbsp; Together 
they raised their family in Claflin, Bill’s hometown, where he proudly 
helped run the family business, Miller’s of Claflin.&nbsp; Truly a family run
 business for over 120 years, he along with his siblings and fifth 
generation, helped to expand the business to Hays, Salina, and Great 
Bend, with the Ashley HomeStores, Mattress Solutions, and Furniture 
Clearance Center Brands.&nbsp; He was also a partner in RJM Oil Company, 
C&amp;K Oil Company, and Miller Financing.&nbsp; His children inherited his 
love of business and work ethic.

Bill was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the 
Knights of Columbus Council #1500, and was the fire chief of the 
Sandhill Rural Fire District. &nbsp;Always a promoter of his hometown he left
 his fingerprint on many aspects of the community. In his free time, he 
enjoyed spending time taking care of his farm, riding on the jeep 
trails, and teaching his grandchildren life lessons. His greatest summer
 passion was Lake Wilson, spending time with the people he loved on his 
houseboat, The Billy Ray.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Tami Miller of the home; 
three children, Colby Miller and wife Dr. Nicole Miller of Claflin, 
Catlin Miller of Wichita, and Candra Pilas and husband Emanuel of 
Gypsum, Colorado; four beloved grandchildren, Ava, Ardyn, Jett, and Cam 
Miller; his mother, June Miller of Claflin; nine siblings, Becky Cates 
of Haslet, Texas, Beth Woydziak of Morrison, Colorado, Belinda Connell 
of Claflin, Barbara Musgrove and husband Jim of Claflin, Brad Miller and
 wife Cathy of Claflin, Brian Miller and wife Joan of Claflin, Brock 
Miller and wife Angie of Eudora, Bobette Kirmer and husband Marvin of 
Claflin, and Bridget Letourneau and husband Troy of Claflin; 33 nieces 
and nephews, 67 great nieces and nephews, and 4 great-great nieces and 
nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert J. Miller, and 
brothers-in-law, Ray Cates, Alan Woydziak, and Mike Connell, and nephew 
Travis Cates.

Family will greet friends Sunday from 3 to 4 p.m. with Celebration of Life and Rosary beginning at 4 p.m. at the church.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 23, 
2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, celebrated by Father 
Terrance Klein. Burial will follow in Claflin Cemetery.

&nbsp;Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception Church Renovation 
Fund and the Claflin Kid’s Discovery Center, in care of Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>William J. “Bill” “Billy Ray” Miller, 63, died January 15, 2023, at 
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, after an almost three-year 
courageous battle with cancer.&nbsp; He was born March 28, 1959, in 
Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Robert J. and Elizabeth “June” (Seymour) 
Miller.&nbsp; Bill graduated in 1978 from Claflin High School. He received 
his Associates Degree from Barton County Community College and then 
attended University of Kansas.On April 17, 1982, he married Tami DeBusk in Claflin, Kansas. To them
 were born three amazing children, Colby, Catlin, and Candra.&nbsp; Together 
they raised their family in Claflin, Bill’s hometown, where he proudly 
helped run the family business, Miller’s of Claflin.&nbsp; Truly a family run
 business for over 120 years, he along with his siblings and fifth 
generation, helped to expand the business to Hays, Salina, and Great 
Bend, with the Ashley HomeStores, Mattress Solutions, and Furniture 
Clearance Center Brands.&nbsp; He was also a partner in RJM Oil Company, 
C&amp;K Oil Company, and Miller Financing.&nbsp; His children inherited his 
love of business and work ethic.Bill was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the 
Knights of Columbus Council #1500, and was the fire chief of the 
Sandhill Rural Fire District. &nbsp;Always a promoter of his hometown he left
 his fingerprint on many aspects of the community. In his free time, he 
enjoyed spending time taking care of his farm, riding on the jeep 
trails, and teaching his grandchildren life lessons. His greatest summer
 passion was Lake Wilson, spending time with the people he loved on his 
houseboat, The Billy Ray.He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Tami Miller of the home; 
three children, Colby Miller and wife Dr. Nicole Miller of Claflin, 
Catlin Miller of Wichita, and Candra Pilas and husband Emanuel of 
Gypsum, Colorado; four beloved grandchildren, Ava, Ardyn, Jett, and Cam 
Miller; his mother, June Miller of Claflin; nine siblings, Becky Cates 
of Haslet, Texas, Beth Woydziak of Morrison, Colorado, Belinda Connell 
of Claflin, Barbara Musgrove and husband Jim of Claflin, Brad Miller and
 wife Cathy of Claflin, Brian Miller and wife Joan of Claflin, Brock 
Miller and wife Angie of Eudora, Bobette Kirmer and husband Marvin of 
Claflin, and Bridget Letourneau and husband Troy of Claflin; 33 nieces 
and nephews, 67 great nieces and nephews, and 4 great-great nieces and 
nephews.He was preceded in death by his father, Robert J. Miller, and 
brothers-in-law, Ray Cates, Alan Woydziak, and Mike Connell, and nephew 
Travis Cates.Family will greet friends Sunday from 3 to 4 p.m. with Celebration of Life and Rosary beginning at 4 p.m. at the church.Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 23, 
2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, celebrated by Father 
Terrance Klein. Burial will follow in Claflin Cemetery.&nbsp;Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception Church Renovation 
Fund and the Claflin Kid’s Discovery Center, in care of Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

William J. 'Bill' Miller

Linda Sue Martin, 66, passed away on January 16, 2023, at Clara 
Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas. She was born on November 9, 1956, 
in Plainville, Kansas, to Darrell and Shirley (Campbell) Hays. On June 7,
 1986, she married Phillip Martin at St. Fidelis Church in Victoria, 
Kansas. He survives.

A Great Bend resident for 36 years, Linda worked as a speech 
pathologist for USD 428 and Barton County Special Services, prior to her
 retirement. She was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish attending 
St. Rose, Daughters of Isabella, and the Kansas Retired Teachers 
Association. Linda enjoyed spending time on social media and being with 
her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband of the home; a son, Jacob Martin of 
Kansas City, Missouri; a daughter, Holly Bowyer (Brent Schartz) of 
Ellinwood, Kansas; three grandchildren, Alexander “A.J.” Bowyer, Alvin 
Bowyer, and Ashylynn Gray; a brother, Terry Hays, of Natoma, Kansas; and
 two sisters, Marsha Erickson (David) of Wellington, Kansas and 
Stephanie Massier of Palco, Kansas. She is preceded in death by her 
parents; a brother, Darrell "Hank" Hays Jr.; and a sister, Sheri Hays.

Visitation will take place from Noon to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 
19, 2023, with Altar Society rosary at 4:00 p.m., family receiving 
guests from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. 
with Daughters of Isabella rosary, all at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of 
Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 20, 2023,
 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Father Prakash Kola 
presiding. A private family internment will take place at a later time. 


Memorials have been designated to the Grandchildren’s Education Fund, in
 care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Linda Sue Martin, 66, passed away on January 16, 2023, at Clara 
Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas. She was born on November 9, 1956, 
in Plainville, Kansas, to Darrell and Shirley (Campbell) Hays. On June 7,
 1986, she married Phillip Martin at St. Fidelis Church in Victoria, 
Kansas. He survives.A Great Bend resident for 36 years, Linda worked as a speech 
pathologist for USD 428 and Barton County Special Services, prior to her
 retirement. She was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish attending 
St. Rose, Daughters of Isabella, and the Kansas Retired Teachers 
Association. Linda enjoyed spending time on social media and being with 
her grandchildren.Survivors include her husband of the home; a son, Jacob Martin of 
Kansas City, Missouri; a daughter, Holly Bowyer (Brent Schartz) of 
Ellinwood, Kansas; three grandchildren, Alexander “A.J.” Bowyer, Alvin 
Bowyer, and Ashylynn Gray; a brother, Terry Hays, of Natoma, Kansas; and
 two sisters, Marsha Erickson (David) of Wellington, Kansas and 
Stephanie Massier of Palco, Kansas. She is preceded in death by her 
parents; a brother, Darrell "Hank" Hays Jr.; and a sister, Sheri Hays.Visitation will take place from Noon to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 
19, 2023, with Altar Society rosary at 4:00 p.m., family receiving 
guests from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. 
with Daughters of Isabella rosary, all at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of 
Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 20, 2023,
 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Father Prakash Kola 
presiding. A private family internment will take place at a later time. 
Memorials have been designated to the Grandchildren’s Education Fund, in
 care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Linda Sue Martin

Verna Faye Jarman, 75, Flemington, Missouri, passed away and met the 
Lord Jesus on January 14, 2023, following a long battle with cancer. 
 She was born September 4, 1947 to Raymond and Lorene Pember. She spent 
her early years on the family farm in Ness County, Kansas. She graduated
 from Ness City High School in 1965. She then attended Fort Hays State 
University. After completing her studies at Fort Hays State University,&nbsp; she moved to Wichita, Kansas, where she worked in the aircraft industry. 
There she met Dwain Hale and to this union they had a son. They later 
divorced and she moved to Flemington, Missouri, where she resided until 
her death.

She married Mike Jarman on November 8, 2001. She worked 
for Hegle's Woodworks in Bolivar Missouri until the business was closed 
and then she worked along side Mike on the farm caring for the cattle, 
cutting and hauling hay, and everything involved with farming. She loved
 her cats, dogs and hummingbirds. She was truly a farm girl at heart. 
 Verna was truly devoted to the Lord and practiced her religion every 
day. She had many church friends who were life-long friends. The coffee 
pot was always on in her kitchen and she always had time to sit down and
 visit. It was her joy to take care of people and make them happy. Verna is survived by her husband of the home, son Bruce Hale of Carthage, Missouri. 
 Grandchildren Micaiah Hale, Malachi Hale and Brook Hale of Carthage, 
Missouri, Britain and Magen Hale of Joplin, MO. Dakota and Emily Hale of
 Kansas City. Niece Shonna Barton and husband Daniel and nephew Gary Mattox. Great grandchildren belonging to Brit and Magen - Addi, Conner and Raylan Balmas, Harrison and Declan Hale. 
 Sister Carol and Eric Harfmann of Hays, Kansas, brother Dennis and Kim 
Pember of Emporia, Kansas, sister-in-law Sharon Pember of Winfield, 
Kansas, nephews Brandon Harfmann, Dustin Harfmann, Dale Pember, Keith 
Pember, Paul Pember, nieces Dora Pember, Wendy Montieth She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Lorene Pember and brothers Duane Pember and Kevin Pember. 
 Funeral Services for Verna will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, January 
19, 2023, at the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, Mo. Visitation will be held 
Wednesday evening, January 18, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Memorial 
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Verna Faye Jarman, 75, Flemington, Missouri, passed away and met the 
Lord Jesus on January 14, 2023, following a long battle with cancer. 
 She was born September 4, 1947 to Raymond and Lorene Pember. She spent 
her early years on the family farm in Ness County, Kansas. She graduated
 from Ness City High School in 1965. She then attended Fort Hays State 
University. After completing her studies at Fort Hays State University,&nbsp; she moved to Wichita, Kansas, where she worked in the aircraft industry. 
There she met Dwain Hale and to this union they had a son. They later 
divorced and she moved to Flemington, Missouri, where she resided until 
her death.She married Mike Jarman on November 8, 2001. She worked 
for Hegle's Woodworks in Bolivar Missouri until the business was closed 
and then she worked along side Mike on the farm caring for the cattle, 
cutting and hauling hay, and everything involved with farming. She loved
 her cats, dogs and hummingbirds. She was truly a farm girl at heart. 
 Verna was truly devoted to the Lord and practiced her religion every 
day. She had many church friends who were life-long friends. The coffee 
pot was always on in her kitchen and she always had time to sit down and
 visit. It was her joy to take care of people and make them happy. Verna is survived by her husband of the home, son Bruce Hale of Carthage, Missouri. 
 Grandchildren Micaiah Hale, Malachi Hale and Brook Hale of Carthage, 
Missouri, Britain and Magen Hale of Joplin, MO. Dakota and Emily Hale of
 Kansas City. Niece Shonna Barton and husband Daniel and nephew Gary Mattox. Great grandchildren belonging to Brit and Magen - Addi, Conner and Raylan Balmas, Harrison and Declan Hale. 
 Sister Carol and Eric Harfmann of Hays, Kansas, brother Dennis and Kim 
Pember of Emporia, Kansas, sister-in-law Sharon Pember of Winfield, 
Kansas, nephews Brandon Harfmann, Dustin Harfmann, Dale Pember, Keith 
Pember, Paul Pember, nieces Dora Pember, Wendy Montieth She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Lorene Pember and brothers Duane Pember and Kevin Pember. 
 Funeral Services for Verna will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, January 
19, 2023, at the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, Mo. Visitation will be held 
Wednesday evening, January 18, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Memorial 
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.&nbsp;

Verna Faye Jarman

Terry Dean Davidson, 70, passed away January 15, 2023, at Mitchell 
County Hospital Health Systems in Beloit. He was born September 11, 
1952, in Great Bend, to LeRoy and Neita Mae (Hysell) Davidson.

A Beloit resident since 2013, Terry was previously a Claflin and 
Wilson area resident. He was raised on a dairy farm and helped local 
farmers, ranchers and friends with farm chores. He also worked with 
cattle at Great Bend Livestock. He greatly enjoyed farming and taking 
care of livestock, as well as all animals. He especially loved to attend
 sporting events for Claflin High/Central Plains and keeping up with all
 the basketball and football games he could.

Survivors include, two daughters, Christina Hayes of Claflin and Sara
 Arnold and husband Dustin of Alton; three grandchildren, Richie Hayes, 
Grant Arnold and Josslyn Arnold, with one to arrive in May; a nephew, 
Kyle Tammen and a niece, Sonya Tammen. He was preceded in death by his 
parents; and a sister, Sharon Tammen.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, January 22, 
2023, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N Main, Hoisington, Kan., 
with family to receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service 
will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, January 23, 2023, at Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home, with Pastor Diana Webster presiding. Interment will be in 
the Claflin Cemetery, Claflin. 

Memorials have been designated to 
Community Scholarship, Inc. - Claflin, in care of Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Terry Dean Davidson, 70, passed away January 15, 2023, at Mitchell 
County Hospital Health Systems in Beloit. He was born September 11, 
1952, in Great Bend, to LeRoy and Neita Mae (Hysell) Davidson.A Beloit resident since 2013, Terry was previously a Claflin and 
Wilson area resident. He was raised on a dairy farm and helped local 
farmers, ranchers and friends with farm chores. He also worked with 
cattle at Great Bend Livestock. He greatly enjoyed farming and taking 
care of livestock, as well as all animals. He especially loved to attend
 sporting events for Claflin High/Central Plains and keeping up with all
 the basketball and football games he could.Survivors include, two daughters, Christina Hayes of Claflin and Sara
 Arnold and husband Dustin of Alton; three grandchildren, Richie Hayes, 
Grant Arnold and Josslyn Arnold, with one to arrive in May; a nephew, 
Kyle Tammen and a niece, Sonya Tammen. He was preceded in death by his 
parents; and a sister, Sharon Tammen.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, January 22, 
2023, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N Main, Hoisington, Kan., 
with family to receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service 
will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, January 23, 2023, at Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home, with Pastor Diana Webster presiding. Interment will be in 
the Claflin Cemetery, Claflin. Memorials have been designated to 
Community Scholarship, Inc. - Claflin, in care of Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Terry Dean Davidson

Kirwin resident Gilford Lee Woods passed away on January 13, 2023, 
at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg, Kansas, at the age of 
82.&nbsp;

Gilford was born on December 29, 1940, in Great Bend, Kansas, son of Ovid Lee and Hildred Verna (Pedigo) Woods.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents Ovid and Hildred Woods, and his brothers Gayle and Ovid "Buddy" Woods.

Gilford was survived by his daughters Gayla Spitz of Weatherford, 
Texas, and Karla Woods of Oklahoma, son Christopher Woods and wife Tanya
 of Kirwin, and sisters JoEtta Hickman and husband Jerry of Petoskey, 
Michigan, and Verna Victory of Pratt, Kansas.

Kirwin resident Gilford Lee Woods passed away on January 13, 2023, 
at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg, Kansas, at the age of 
82.&nbsp;Gilford was born on December 29, 1940, in Great Bend, Kansas, son of Ovid Lee and Hildred Verna (Pedigo) Woods.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents Ovid and Hildred Woods, and his brothers Gayle and Ovid "Buddy" Woods.Gilford was survived by his daughters Gayla Spitz of Weatherford, 
Texas, and Karla Woods of Oklahoma, son Christopher Woods and wife Tanya
 of Kirwin, and sisters JoEtta Hickman and husband Jerry of Petoskey, 
Michigan, and Verna Victory of Pratt, Kansas.Cremation was planned.Services will be at a later date.

Gilford Lee Woods

Triptyn Ray  “Trippy” Reynolds, 10, of rural Courtland, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 13th, 2023.

Trippy was born June 6th, 2012, in Salina, Kansas. He is the youngest son of Dustin and Alisha (Shuler) Reynolds.

Trippy
 attended school at Pike Valley Elementary his kindergarten year. He 
then moved to Wallace County (Kansas) Elementary School for first 
through some of third grade. He then transitioned to Rock Hills 
Elementary, where he was a 5th&nbsp;grader. Trippy excelled at math, but 
recess and PE were his favorite classes. Trippy was known in his class 
for spending most of his time on the floor, if it be from falling out of
 his seat, or “tripping” over nothing, to just rolling around on the 
floor. He sure lived up to his nickname “Trip.”

Trippy was known 
for his infections smile, endless energy, loving hugs, and his gift for 
never knowing a stranger. Trippy spent all his time outside on the 
trampoline, fighting bad guys with whatever weapon he could dream up, or
 playing Roblox with Cole. Recently being gifted a VR headset, he found 
his new source to release some of his energy.

He will forever be loved, and missed tremendously, by his many friends and family.

He
 is survived by his parents Dustin and Alisha (Shuler) Reynolds, 
brothers Tristyn and Treyton, and sister Tayla, all of rural Courtland; 
grandparents Dan and Mary Reynolds of rural Formoso, and John and Sheryl
 Shuler of rural Concordia; uncles and aunts Tyson Reynolds and wife 
Stephanie, Brice Reynolds and wife Cassie, Amy Plett and husband Jason, 
Lexie Herrman and husband Travis, and Colby Shuler; cousins Trinity, 
Hunter, Konner, Talon, Jenaya, Kylee, Taeten, Brogan, Layne, Samara, 
Linnea, Kinley, Liam, Maverick, Lyrica, and Max; his beloved cats and 
dogs; other family and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be
 Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at the Rock Hills High School
 gymnasium in Mankato, Kansas. Burial will follow at White Rock 
Cemetery, rural Courtland.

Visitation and viewing will be Friday, 
January 20, from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends 
from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville.

Family and friends may also leave condolences and cards at Melby Mortuary in Mankato and Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home in Concordia.

Memorials
 are requested to the Triptyn R. Reynolds Memorial, and may be sent in 
care of Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 566, Belleville, Kansas,
 66935.

Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, Melby Mortuary, and 
Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home are assisting Trippy’s family with these 
arrangements.

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 </figure>Triptyn Ray “Trippy” Reynolds, 10, of rural Courtland, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 13th, 2023.Trippy was born June 6th, 2012, in Salina, Kansas. He is the youngest son of Dustin and Alisha (Shuler) Reynolds.Trippy
 attended school at Pike Valley Elementary his kindergarten year. He 
then moved to Wallace County (Kansas) Elementary School for first 
through some of third grade. He then transitioned to Rock Hills 
Elementary, where he was a 5th&nbsp;grader. Trippy excelled at math, but 
recess and PE were his favorite classes. Trippy was known in his class 
for spending most of his time on the floor, if it be from falling out of
 his seat, or “tripping” over nothing, to just rolling around on the 
floor. He sure lived up to his nickname “Trip.”Trippy was known 
for his infections smile, endless energy, loving hugs, and his gift for 
never knowing a stranger. Trippy spent all his time outside on the 
trampoline, fighting bad guys with whatever weapon he could dream up, or
 playing Roblox with Cole. Recently being gifted a VR headset, he found 
his new source to release some of his energy.He will forever be loved, and missed tremendously, by his many friends and family.He
 is survived by his parents Dustin and Alisha (Shuler) Reynolds, 
brothers Tristyn and Treyton, and sister Tayla, all of rural Courtland; 
grandparents Dan and Mary Reynolds of rural Formoso, and John and Sheryl
 Shuler of rural Concordia; uncles and aunts Tyson Reynolds and wife 
Stephanie, Brice Reynolds and wife Cassie, Amy Plett and husband Jason, 
Lexie Herrman and husband Travis, and Colby Shuler; cousins Trinity, 
Hunter, Konner, Talon, Jenaya, Kylee, Taeten, Brogan, Layne, Samara, 
Linnea, Kinley, Liam, Maverick, Lyrica, and Max; his beloved cats and 
dogs; other family and a host of friends.Funeral services will be
 Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at the Rock Hills High School
 gymnasium in Mankato, Kansas. Burial will follow at White Rock 
Cemetery, rural Courtland.Visitation and viewing will be Friday, 
January 20, from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends 
from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville.Family and friends may also leave condolences and cards at Melby Mortuary in Mankato and Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home in Concordia.Memorials
 are requested to the Triptyn R. Reynolds Memorial, and may be sent in 
care of Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 566, Belleville, Kansas,
 66935.Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, Melby Mortuary, and 
Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home are assisting Trippy’s family with these 
arrangements.

Triptyn Ray 'Trippy' Reynolds

David Arthur George, 80, of Natoma, Kansas, died on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas.

David was born on October 12, 1942, in Scott City, Kansas, to Arthur 
and Zelma (Lake) George.&nbsp; He lived in several places during his early 
years, eventually settling in Lebanon, Kansas, which he called home.&nbsp; He
 attended Lebanon High School.&nbsp; 

He met, fell in love, and was united in 
marriage to Donna Dee Wait on August 8th, 1964, in Natoma, Kansas.&nbsp; From
 this union David and Donna were blessed with 4 children, DeeAnn, 
Dennis, Dustin, and Denton.&nbsp; 

He was drafted into the United States Army 
in 1966 and served in Germany until 1968.&nbsp; He worked in several 
occupations until starting his career as a journeyman lineman in the 
Natoma area and retired in 1995.&nbsp; 

He was a member of Peace Lutheran 
Church in Natoma, the Natoma Lions Club, and American Legion Post 109. 
He served several years as a volunteer firefighter, fire chief for 
Natoma, and EMT. &nbsp;He enjoyed his part time job operating a road grader 
for Natoma and Round Mound townships, and spending time helping the 
community of Natoma with any projects or events going on in town.&nbsp; Most 
of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and especially loved 
being active with his kids and grandkids.

Surviving family include his wife Donna of the home, daughter DeeAnn 
Heaton and husband Darren of Cuba, Missouri, sons Dennis George and wife
 Amy of Hays, Kansas, Dustin George and wife Carmen of Natoma, Kansas 
and Denton George and fiancée Jennifer of Phillipsburg, Kansas, seven 
“ornery” grandkids (who he hopes will remember to be good girls and good
 boys) Hannah Shaw and husband Cody of Cuba, Missouri, Tyler Heaton and 
wife Haley of Kansas City, Missouri, Haley Vajnar and husband Conrad, 
Emily George and Avry George all of Hays, Kansas, Erika George and Derek
 George all of Natoma, Kansas and two great grandkids Wyatt Shaw and 
Mary May Vajnar. Sisters Arlene Wagner and husband David of Great Bend, 
Kansas, and Sondra Smith and husband Cory of Springfield, Missouri, 
Brothers Leon Small of Lawrence, Kansas and Darin George of San Antonio,
 Texas. Aunt Trudy George of Orleans, Nebraska.&nbsp; Numerous cousins, 
nieces, nephews, and good friends. 

He was preceded in death by his 
parents, stepmother Zona George, uncles Eldon George and wife Bonnie, 
Lawrence George and wife Verna, Aunt Lurlene Lake and husband Herbert. 

A
 celebration of David’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, 
January 21, 2023, at the Paradise Gymnasium in Paradise, Kansas.&nbsp; Family
 will greet guests the day of the service.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be given to 
the Lions Club Scholarship Fund and sent in care of the mortuary to 610 
N. Maple St., Russell, Kansas 67665.&nbsp; Cremation has been selected by the
 family.&nbsp; 

Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell and Natoma, Kansas, 
is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>David Arthur George, 80, of Natoma, Kansas, died on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas.David was born on October 12, 1942, in Scott City, Kansas, to Arthur 
and Zelma (Lake) George.&nbsp; He lived in several places during his early 
years, eventually settling in Lebanon, Kansas, which he called home.&nbsp; He
 attended Lebanon High School.&nbsp; He met, fell in love, and was united in 
marriage to Donna Dee Wait on August 8th, 1964, in Natoma, Kansas.&nbsp; From
 this union David and Donna were blessed with 4 children, DeeAnn, 
Dennis, Dustin, and Denton.&nbsp; He was drafted into the United States Army 
in 1966 and served in Germany until 1968.&nbsp; He worked in several 
occupations until starting his career as a journeyman lineman in the 
Natoma area and retired in 1995.&nbsp; He was a member of Peace Lutheran 
Church in Natoma, the Natoma Lions Club, and American Legion Post 109. 
He served several years as a volunteer firefighter, fire chief for 
Natoma, and EMT. &nbsp;He enjoyed his part time job operating a road grader 
for Natoma and Round Mound townships, and spending time helping the 
community of Natoma with any projects or events going on in town.&nbsp; Most 
of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and especially loved 
being active with his kids and grandkids.Surviving family include his wife Donna of the home, daughter DeeAnn 
Heaton and husband Darren of Cuba, Missouri, sons Dennis George and wife
 Amy of Hays, Kansas, Dustin George and wife Carmen of Natoma, Kansas 
and Denton George and fiancée Jennifer of Phillipsburg, Kansas, seven 
“ornery” grandkids (who he hopes will remember to be good girls and good
 boys) Hannah Shaw and husband Cody of Cuba, Missouri, Tyler Heaton and 
wife Haley of Kansas City, Missouri, Haley Vajnar and husband Conrad, 
Emily George and Avry George all of Hays, Kansas, Erika George and Derek
 George all of Natoma, Kansas and two great grandkids Wyatt Shaw and 
Mary May Vajnar. Sisters Arlene Wagner and husband David of Great Bend, 
Kansas, and Sondra Smith and husband Cory of Springfield, Missouri, 
Brothers Leon Small of Lawrence, Kansas and Darin George of San Antonio,
 Texas. Aunt Trudy George of Orleans, Nebraska.&nbsp; Numerous cousins, 
nieces, nephews, and good friends. He was preceded in death by his 
parents, stepmother Zona George, uncles Eldon George and wife Bonnie, 
Lawrence George and wife Verna, Aunt Lurlene Lake and husband Herbert. A
 celebration of David’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, 
January 21, 2023, at the Paradise Gymnasium in Paradise, Kansas.&nbsp; Family
 will greet guests the day of the service.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to 
the Lions Club Scholarship Fund and sent in care of the mortuary to 610 
N. Maple St., Russell, Kansas 67665.&nbsp; Cremation has been selected by the
 family.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell and Natoma, Kansas, 
is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

David A. George

Janet Dee Flickinger, 81, of Salina, Kansas, died on Monday, January 16, 2023, at the Kenwood View Health and Rehabilitation&nbsp;Center&nbsp;in Salina, Kansas.

A celebration of Janet’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, January 20, 2023, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in&nbsp;Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 9&nbsp;A.M. to&nbsp;7&nbsp;P.M.&nbsp;on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at the mortuary. &nbsp;Family will greet guests the day of the service. &nbsp;A private burial will take place after the service at the Russell&nbsp;City Cemetery. &nbsp;

Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas is&nbsp;in charge of the funeral service arrangements

Janet Dee Flickinger, 81, of Salina, Kansas, died on Monday, January 16, 2023, at the Kenwood View Health and Rehabilitation&nbsp;Center&nbsp;in Salina, Kansas.A celebration of Janet’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, January 20, 2023, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in&nbsp;Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 9&nbsp;A.M. to&nbsp;7&nbsp;P.M.&nbsp;on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at the mortuary. &nbsp;Family will greet guests the day of the service. &nbsp;A private burial will take place after the service at the Russell&nbsp;City Cemetery. &nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas is&nbsp;in charge of the funeral service arrangements

Janet Dee Flickinger

Donald Lee Augustine, 59, of Russell, Kansas, passed suddenly Friday, January 13, 2023, in Great Bend, Kansas.

Don was born March 1, 1963, in Morris, Illinois.&nbsp; He was one of four children born to Wayne J. and Clarissa Ann (Leiker) Augustine.&nbsp; The family moved to Hays, Kansas, when Don was young.&nbsp; He grew up in Hays and was a 1981 graduate of Hays High School.&nbsp; He did attend Barton County Community College and Ft. Hays State University.

Don was united in marriage to Kimberly Jo Boxberger on November 21, 1987, in Russell.&nbsp; This union was blessed with a son, Nick.&nbsp; They made their home in Hays before moving to Russell.

Don was the Operations Manager for Midwest Energy.&nbsp; He has worked with Midwest Energy for 17 years.&nbsp; In 1990, he started working for the City of Russell as a Lineman/Journeyman.&nbsp; He was the Electrical Superintendent when in 1998 he became the Utility Director for the City of Russell.&nbsp; He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church.&nbsp; He served on the Executive Board of Directors for the Kansas Municipal Utilities, Inc. (KMU).&nbsp; He was a member of the Russell Masonic Lodge #177 and a member of Isis Shrine.&nbsp; He enjoyed drag racing, playing poker with his friends and watching Kansas University.&nbsp; His world revolved around his grandson Bentley.

Don’s surviving family include his wife of 35 years, Kimberly of the home; son, Nick Augustine (Amanda) of Olathe, Kansas; brother, Darin Augustine (Jill) of Wichita, Kansas; sister, Dianne Lindeman (Dean) of Gilbert, Arizona; grandson, Bentley Augustine; and a granddaughter on the way.

Don was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Keith Alan Augustine; and twin granddaughters, Presley and Hadley.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; 

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

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 </figure>Donald Lee Augustine, 59, of Russell, Kansas, passed suddenly Friday, January 13, 2023, in Great Bend, Kansas.Don was born March 1, 1963, in Morris, Illinois.&nbsp; He was one of four children born to Wayne J. and Clarissa Ann (Leiker) Augustine.&nbsp; The family moved to Hays, Kansas, when Don was young.&nbsp; He grew up in Hays and was a 1981 graduate of Hays High School.&nbsp; He did attend Barton County Community College and Ft. Hays State University.Don was united in marriage to Kimberly Jo Boxberger on November 21, 1987, in Russell.&nbsp; This union was blessed with a son, Nick.&nbsp; They made their home in Hays before moving to Russell.Don was the Operations Manager for Midwest Energy.&nbsp; He has worked with Midwest Energy for 17 years.&nbsp; In 1990, he started working for the City of Russell as a Lineman/Journeyman.&nbsp; He was the Electrical Superintendent when in 1998 he became the Utility Director for the City of Russell.&nbsp; He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church.&nbsp; He served on the Executive Board of Directors for the Kansas Municipal Utilities, Inc. (KMU).&nbsp; He was a member of the Russell Masonic Lodge #177 and a member of Isis Shrine.&nbsp; He enjoyed drag racing, playing poker with his friends and watching Kansas University.&nbsp; His world revolved around his grandson Bentley.Don’s surviving family include his wife of 35 years, Kimberly of the home; son, Nick Augustine (Amanda) of Olathe, Kansas; brother, Darin Augustine (Jill) of Wichita, Kansas; sister, Dianne Lindeman (Dean) of Gilbert, Arizona; grandson, Bentley Augustine; and a granddaughter on the way.Don was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Keith Alan Augustine; and twin granddaughters, Presley and Hadley.A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Donald Lee Augustine

Dana Michelle (Morse) Peterson, 37,&nbsp;Great Bend, Kansas,&nbsp;passed awaySaturday,&nbsp;January&nbsp;14, 2023, at&nbsp;Barnes-Jewish&nbsp;Hospital,&nbsp;St. Louis, Missouri.

Dana&nbsp;was born&nbsp;November 7, 1985, in&nbsp;Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of&nbsp;Timothy&nbsp;J.&nbsp;“Tim”&nbsp;and Cecelia J. (Schoendaller) Morse. &nbsp;She was a resident of&nbsp;Great Bend, Kansas, for&nbsp;most of her adult life.&nbsp;A&nbsp;2004&nbsp;graduate of&nbsp;La Crosse&nbsp;High School,&nbsp;La Crosse, Kansas, she&nbsp;attended Barton Community College, Great Bend, Kansas, and McPherson&nbsp;College, McPherson, Kansas, graduating with a degree in&nbsp;Graphic&nbsp;Design and&nbsp;Studio&nbsp;Art. &nbsp;She was a cake decorator at Dillons in Great Bend, Kansas.

She was a member of St.&nbsp;Rose of Lima&nbsp;Catholic Church,&nbsp;and a former Girl Scout leader, both in&nbsp;Great&nbsp;Bend, Kansas.

Dana loved her family, her dear friends, kitty cats especially, but all animals, family vacations, holidays with family, concerts, the Chiefs, the Wildcats, cooking and baking, cake decorating, drawing, painting, creating arts and crafts, fishing, and riding her old pal, Bacon, the family horse. &nbsp;She loved&nbsp;life and&nbsp;was generous to a fault. &nbsp;Always thinking of others, she was caring and a friend for life. &nbsp;She was the most courageous person her family has ever known.

Survivors include: &nbsp;her mother, Cecelia Morse, Russell, Kansas; her father, Tim Morse, Timken, Kansas;&nbsp;her brother, Seth Morse, New Braunfels, Texas; her&nbsp;sister, Allie Seltman, Alexander, Kansas;&nbsp;her paternal grandmother, Dianne Morse, Great Bend, Kansas,&nbsp;and her beloved cats, Frank and Pearl.

She was preceded in&nbsp;death by her&nbsp;maternal grandparents,&nbsp;Bill and Edna Schoendaller; and her paternal grandparents, J. Howard Morse, Jr. and Vicky Morse.

Per Dana’s&nbsp;wishes,&nbsp;the family has chosen cremation.

Memorial service&nbsp;will be&nbsp;Monday,&nbsp;January 23, 2023, at&nbsp;2:00 P.M. at St.&nbsp;Joseph’s Catholic Church,&nbsp;Liebenthal,&nbsp;Kansas, with Father&nbsp;Reginald A. Urban&nbsp;officiating. &nbsp;Inurnment will be in the&nbsp;La Crosse&nbsp;City Cemetery,&nbsp;La Crosse, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family request memorials&nbsp;to the Dana M.Peterson Memorial Fund.

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

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

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 </figure>Dana Michelle (Morse) Peterson, 37,&nbsp;Great Bend, Kansas,&nbsp;passed awaySaturday,&nbsp;January&nbsp;14, 2023, at&nbsp;Barnes-Jewish&nbsp;Hospital,&nbsp;St. Louis, Missouri.Dana&nbsp;was born&nbsp;November 7, 1985, in&nbsp;Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of&nbsp;Timothy&nbsp;J.&nbsp;“Tim”&nbsp;and Cecelia J. (Schoendaller) Morse. &nbsp;She was a resident of&nbsp;Great Bend, Kansas, for&nbsp;most of her adult life.&nbsp;A&nbsp;2004&nbsp;graduate of&nbsp;La Crosse&nbsp;High School,&nbsp;La Crosse, Kansas, she&nbsp;attended Barton Community College, Great Bend, Kansas, and McPherson&nbsp;College, McPherson, Kansas, graduating with a degree in&nbsp;Graphic&nbsp;Design and&nbsp;Studio&nbsp;Art. &nbsp;She was a cake decorator at Dillons in Great Bend, Kansas.She was a member of St.&nbsp;Rose of Lima&nbsp;Catholic Church,&nbsp;and a former Girl Scout leader, both in&nbsp;Great&nbsp;Bend, Kansas.Dana loved her family, her dear friends, kitty cats especially, but all animals, family vacations, holidays with family, concerts, the Chiefs, the Wildcats, cooking and baking, cake decorating, drawing, painting, creating arts and crafts, fishing, and riding her old pal, Bacon, the family horse. &nbsp;She loved&nbsp;life and&nbsp;was generous to a fault. &nbsp;Always thinking of others, she was caring and a friend for life. &nbsp;She was the most courageous person her family has ever known.Survivors include: &nbsp;her mother, Cecelia Morse, Russell, Kansas; her father, Tim Morse, Timken, Kansas;&nbsp;her brother, Seth Morse, New Braunfels, Texas; her&nbsp;sister, Allie Seltman, Alexander, Kansas;&nbsp;her paternal grandmother, Dianne Morse, Great Bend, Kansas,&nbsp;and her beloved cats, Frank and Pearl.She was preceded in&nbsp;death by her&nbsp;maternal grandparents,&nbsp;Bill and Edna Schoendaller; and her paternal grandparents, J. Howard Morse, Jr. and Vicky Morse.Per Dana’s&nbsp;wishes,&nbsp;the family has chosen cremation.Memorial service&nbsp;will be&nbsp;Monday,&nbsp;January 23, 2023, at&nbsp;2:00 P.M. at St.&nbsp;Joseph’s Catholic Church,&nbsp;Liebenthal,&nbsp;Kansas, with Father&nbsp;Reginald A. Urban&nbsp;officiating. &nbsp;Inurnment will be in the&nbsp;La Crosse&nbsp;City Cemetery,&nbsp;La Crosse, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family request memorials&nbsp;to the Dana M.Peterson Memorial Fund.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at&nbsp;www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine&nbsp;Street,&nbsp;P O Box 550, La Crosse,&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;67548, 785/222-2517.

Dana Michelle (Morse) Peterson

Billie D. Lyon, 93, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at Independent Living, Smith Center, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 He was born June 14, 1929, in Athol, KS, the son of Walter and Ethel 
(Nye) Lyon.&nbsp; On February 28, 1954, he married Roverta C. Moore at the 
First Christian Church, Smith Center, KS. Billie was a United States 
Marine Corps veteran, serving from November of 1951 until November of 
1955 when he was honorably discharged.&nbsp; Billie also received the Purple 
Heart Medal for wounds received as a result of enemy action in Korea on 
September 5, 1952. Billie was an avid stock car fan, loved 
riding motorcycles and racing go carts when he was younger.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
traveling with his wife Roverta and her sister Janice taking bus trips 
to Branson, MO on several occasions.&nbsp; He was a member of the First 
Christian Church, Smith Center, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Roverta on July 17, 2014. Billie is survived by a sister-in-law, Janice K. Grammon of Winfield, KS, and numerous nieces and nephews. 
 Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 
2023, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, 
KS, with Pastor Randy Hill officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on 
Friday, January 20, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral 
chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, KS.&nbsp;

 Memorials may be given to Independent Living or the Marine Corps 
League, both of Smith Center and can be sent in care of the funeral 
chapel.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Billie D. Lyon, 93, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at Independent Living, Smith Center, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 He was born June 14, 1929, in Athol, KS, the son of Walter and Ethel 
(Nye) Lyon.&nbsp; On February 28, 1954, he married Roverta C. Moore at the 
First Christian Church, Smith Center, KS. Billie was a United States 
Marine Corps veteran, serving from November of 1951 until November of 
1955 when he was honorably discharged.&nbsp; Billie also received the Purple 
Heart Medal for wounds received as a result of enemy action in Korea on 
September 5, 1952. Billie was an avid stock car fan, loved 
riding motorcycles and racing go carts when he was younger.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
traveling with his wife Roverta and her sister Janice taking bus trips 
to Branson, MO on several occasions.&nbsp; He was a member of the First 
Christian Church, Smith Center, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Roverta on July 17, 2014. Billie is survived by a sister-in-law, Janice K. Grammon of Winfield, KS, and numerous nieces and nephews. 
 Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 
2023, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, 
KS, with Pastor Randy Hill officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on 
Friday, January 20, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral 
chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, KS.&nbsp;
 Memorials may be given to Independent Living or the Marine Corps 
League, both of Smith Center and can be sent in care of the funeral 
chapel.&nbsp;

Billie D. Lyon

Norma Jean Petty died on&nbsp;Sunday, January&nbsp;15, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas, at the age of 91. &nbsp;Norma was born on March 14, 1931, in Sharon Springs, Kansas, to Melvin (Mel) Coleman Hobson and Elva Eliza&nbsp;Nicholson. &nbsp;Norma attended school in Sharon Springs,&nbsp;Kansas,&nbsp;graduating from Wallace County Community High School in 1949.

On June 6, 1950, she was married to Francis Eugene (Gene) Petty at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Sharon Springs. &nbsp;To that union 2 sons were born, Jerry&nbsp;Eugene and Melvin Rodney (Rod).

During their first year of marriage, Norma and Gene lived in Lavers, Colorado. &nbsp;Thereafter, they lived and worked in Sharon Springs. &nbsp;Norma worked for the Soil Conservation Service for 32 years, retiring in 1993, shortly after Gene died. &nbsp;In 2013, a devastating single-car, rollover accident robbed Norma of her independence. &nbsp;After back surgery, she moved to the Assisted Living portion of the High Plains Retirement Village in&nbsp;Lakin, Kansas, to be close to Rod and Vickie in Garden City. After Rod died in 2019, Norma moved to&nbsp;Stoneybrook&nbsp;Assisted Living in Manhattan, close to Jerry and Jo.

Norma was not well-traveled to distant places, but regardless of where it was at,&nbsp;her&nbsp;and Gene never missed a single school event, ballgame, or track meet, if Jerry or Rod was participating.

Norma Jean was a member of the Holy Ghost Catholic Church.

She is&nbsp;survived by son Jerry and his wife Jo&nbsp;of Saint George, Kansas, and by Vickie Petty, widow of Rod&nbsp;from Garden City, Kansas. &nbsp;&nbsp;Norma&nbsp;is also survived by granddaughter Amy Joy&nbsp;Glavesand her husband Scott,&nbsp;by grandson Tim Petty,&nbsp;and 2 great grandsons&nbsp;Brigham and Brady&nbsp;Glaves.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also surviving are&nbsp;nephew Kevin&nbsp;Komp&nbsp;and Natalie; nieces&nbsp;Verla&nbsp;Terry, Linda Johnson (Robert, “Oly”),&nbsp;Karlin&nbsp;Barton, and nephew Leon Schneider and&nbsp;his wife&nbsp;Patti.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Gene, son Rod,&nbsp;Sister&nbsp;Melva Jo Hobson&nbsp;Komp&nbsp;and her husband George; and sister-in-law&nbsp;Evea&nbsp;Schneider, her husband Paul, and their son Wayne.&nbsp;

Rosary&nbsp;service will be held Friday, January&nbsp;20, 2023, at 10:00 AM MT&nbsp;at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Sharon Springs, followed by&nbsp;Mass of Christian&nbsp;Burial officiated&nbsp;<a></a>by&nbsp;Father Carlos Ruiz. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Sharon Springs Cemetery. &nbsp;

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas, or to the Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Sharon Springs&nbsp;and may be left at the service or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Online condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.

Funeral services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in&nbsp;Sharon Springs, KS.

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 </figure>Norma Jean Petty died on&nbsp;Sunday, January&nbsp;15, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas, at the age of 91. &nbsp;Norma was born on March 14, 1931, in Sharon Springs, Kansas, to Melvin (Mel) Coleman Hobson and Elva Eliza&nbsp;Nicholson. &nbsp;Norma attended school in Sharon Springs,&nbsp;Kansas,&nbsp;graduating from Wallace County Community High School in 1949.On June 6, 1950, she was married to Francis Eugene (Gene) Petty at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Sharon Springs. &nbsp;To that union 2 sons were born, Jerry&nbsp;Eugene and Melvin Rodney (Rod).During their first year of marriage, Norma and Gene lived in Lavers, Colorado. &nbsp;Thereafter, they lived and worked in Sharon Springs. &nbsp;Norma worked for the Soil Conservation Service for 32 years, retiring in 1993, shortly after Gene died. &nbsp;In 2013, a devastating single-car, rollover accident robbed Norma of her independence. &nbsp;After back surgery, she moved to the Assisted Living portion of the High Plains Retirement Village in&nbsp;Lakin, Kansas, to be close to Rod and Vickie in Garden City. After Rod died in 2019, Norma moved to&nbsp;Stoneybrook&nbsp;Assisted Living in Manhattan, close to Jerry and Jo.Norma was not well-traveled to distant places, but regardless of where it was at,&nbsp;her&nbsp;and Gene never missed a single school event, ballgame, or track meet, if Jerry or Rod was participating.Norma Jean was a member of the Holy Ghost Catholic Church.She is&nbsp;survived by son Jerry and his wife Jo&nbsp;of Saint George, Kansas, and by Vickie Petty, widow of Rod&nbsp;from Garden City, Kansas. &nbsp;&nbsp;Norma&nbsp;is also survived by granddaughter Amy Joy&nbsp;Glavesand her husband Scott,&nbsp;by grandson Tim Petty,&nbsp;and 2 great grandsons&nbsp;Brigham and Brady&nbsp;Glaves.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also surviving are&nbsp;nephew Kevin&nbsp;Komp&nbsp;and Natalie; nieces&nbsp;Verla&nbsp;Terry, Linda Johnson (Robert, “Oly”),&nbsp;Karlin&nbsp;Barton, and nephew Leon Schneider and&nbsp;his wife&nbsp;Patti.Norma was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Gene, son Rod,&nbsp;Sister&nbsp;Melva Jo Hobson&nbsp;Komp&nbsp;and her husband George; and sister-in-law&nbsp;Evea&nbsp;Schneider, her husband Paul, and their son Wayne.&nbsp;Rosary&nbsp;service will be held Friday, January&nbsp;20, 2023, at 10:00 AM MT&nbsp;at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Sharon Springs, followed by&nbsp;Mass of Christian&nbsp;Burial officiated&nbsp;<a></a>by&nbsp;Father Carlos Ruiz. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Sharon Springs Cemetery. &nbsp;Memorial contributions may be designated to the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas, or to the Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Sharon Springs&nbsp;and may be left at the service or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Funeral services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in&nbsp;Sharon Springs, KS.

Norma Jean Petty

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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

March 14, 1931 ~ January 15, 2023An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Norma-Petty">HERE</a> for service details.

Norma Jean (Hobson) Petty

Evelyn Paden, 80, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Kearney, NE. Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Evelyn Paden, 80, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Kearney, NE. Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Evelyn Paden

Billie D. Lyon, 93, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at Independant Living, Smith Center, KS. Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

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 </figure>Billie D. Lyon, 93, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at Independant Living, Smith Center, KS. Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Teresa Holguin, de 66 años, falleció el 15 de Enero de 2023 en su casa, Lewis.

Nació 15 de Septiembre, 1956 en Mexico; la hija de Thomas y Maria Elena Herrera Holguin.

Residente de Lewis, Kansas durante los ultimós 25 años, ella se mudó de Dodge City, Kansas.

Ella de la fe Católica y asistió a la Iglesia Católica de St. 
Nicholas en Kinsley. Ella era ama de casa y le gustaba pasar el tiempo 
con la familia y ir de compras.

Ella se casó con Hector Rivas 26 de Junio, 1980 en Dodge City, Kansas; le sobrevive.

Los sobrevivientes incluyen: dos hijos, Hector (Ebelin) Holguin, 
Lewis, Miguel (Lleraldy) Holguin, Great Bend; hija, Clarisa Holguin, 
Lewis; seis hermanas, Angelica Romero, Mexico, Martha Holguin, Esther 
Holguin, Ma Elena Romero, Cuca Holguin, y Lupe Holguin, todas de Lewis; 
seis hermanos, Quico, Thomas, Geronimo, Sergio, Ernesto Holguin, todos 
de Lewis, y Beto Holguin, Kinsley; cinco nietos, Luis, Aaron, Darian, 
Kaleb, y Ezequiel.

La precideieron en su muerte sus padres y un hermano, Nicho Holguin.

El funeral será a las 11:00 a.m. Miercoles, 18 de Enero de 2023 en 
Iglesia Católica de St. Bernard's en Belpre oficiado por Padre Bernard 
Felix. El velorio será de 9:00 a.m. a 8:00 p.m. Martes 17 de Enero de 
2023 en la Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

Las condolencias personales se pueden dejar en 
www.beckwithmortuay.com. Servicios proporcionados por Beckwith Mortuary,
 P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

Teresa Holguin, 66, passed away January 15, 2023, at her home in Lewis.

She was born September 15, 1956, in Mexico, the daughter of Thomas and Maria Elena Herrera Holguin.

A resident of Lewis for 25 years, she moved from Dodge City. She was 
of the Catholic Faith and attended St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 
Kinsley. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with family and 
shopping.

On June 26, 1980, she married Hector Rivas at Dodge City; he survives.

Other survivors include: two sons, Hector (Ebelin) Holguin, Lewis, 
Miguel (Lleraldy) Holguin Great Bend; daughter, Clarisa Holguin, Lewis; 
six sisters, Angelica Romero, Mexico, Martha Holguin, Esther Holguin, Ma
 Elena Romero, Cuca Holguin, and Lupe Holguin, all of Lewis; six 
brothers, Quico, Thomas, Geronimo, Sergio, Ernesto Holguin, all of Lewis
 and Beto Holguin, Kinsley; five grandchildren, Luis, Aaron, Darian, 
Kaleb, and Ezequiel.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Nicho Holguin.

Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at St. 
Bernard's Catholic Church, Belpre with Father Bernard Felix presiding. 
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>. Services provided by Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550

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 </figure>Teresa Holguin, de 66 años, falleció el 15 de Enero de 2023 en su casa, Lewis.Nació 15 de Septiembre, 1956 en Mexico; la hija de Thomas y Maria Elena Herrera Holguin.Residente de Lewis, Kansas durante los ultimós 25 años, ella se mudó de Dodge City, Kansas.Ella de la fe Católica y asistió a la Iglesia Católica de St. 
Nicholas en Kinsley. Ella era ama de casa y le gustaba pasar el tiempo 
con la familia y ir de compras.Ella se casó con Hector Rivas 26 de Junio, 1980 en Dodge City, Kansas; le sobrevive.Los sobrevivientes incluyen: dos hijos, Hector (Ebelin) Holguin, 
Lewis, Miguel (Lleraldy) Holguin, Great Bend; hija, Clarisa Holguin, 
Lewis; seis hermanas, Angelica Romero, Mexico, Martha Holguin, Esther 
Holguin, Ma Elena Romero, Cuca Holguin, y Lupe Holguin, todas de Lewis; 
seis hermanos, Quico, Thomas, Geronimo, Sergio, Ernesto Holguin, todos 
de Lewis, y Beto Holguin, Kinsley; cinco nietos, Luis, Aaron, Darian, 
Kaleb, y Ezequiel.La precideieron en su muerte sus padres y un hermano, Nicho Holguin.El funeral será a las 11:00 a.m. Miercoles, 18 de Enero de 2023 en 
Iglesia Católica de St. Bernard's en Belpre oficiado por Padre Bernard 
Felix. El velorio será de 9:00 a.m. a 8:00 p.m. Martes 17 de Enero de 
2023 en la Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.Las condolencias personales se pueden dejar en 
www.beckwithmortuay.com. Servicios proporcionados por Beckwith Mortuary,
 P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.------Teresa Holguin, 66, passed away January 15, 2023, at her home in Lewis.She was born September 15, 1956, in Mexico, the daughter of Thomas and Maria Elena Herrera Holguin.A resident of Lewis for 25 years, she moved from Dodge City. She was 
of the Catholic Faith and attended St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 
Kinsley. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with family and 
shopping.On June 26, 1980, she married Hector Rivas at Dodge City; he survives.Other survivors include: two sons, Hector (Ebelin) Holguin, Lewis, 
Miguel (Lleraldy) Holguin Great Bend; daughter, Clarisa Holguin, Lewis; 
six sisters, Angelica Romero, Mexico, Martha Holguin, Esther Holguin, Ma
 Elena Romero, Cuca Holguin, and Lupe Holguin, all of Lewis; six 
brothers, Quico, Thomas, Geronimo, Sergio, Ernesto Holguin, all of Lewis
 and Beto Holguin, Kinsley; five grandchildren, Luis, Aaron, Darian, 
Kaleb, and Ezequiel.She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Nicho Holguin.Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at St. 
Bernard's Catholic Church, Belpre with Father Bernard Felix presiding. 
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>. Services provided by Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550

Teresa Holguin

Patricia "Patty" Cunning, 83 passed away peacefully on January 10, 2023.

She
 was born February 16, 1940, to John A. Kohn and Loraine Kohn (Mans) in 
Osborne, KS. Patty grew up on the family farm southwest of Tipton, KS. 
She attended St. Bonifice Grade School and graduated from Tipton High 
School in 1958.

After graduation Patty attended Marymount College 
in Salina, KS to study nursing. She joined the Marines and later was in 
the Coast Guard, last serving in Washington DC. She was honorably 
discharged in 1960.

Patty met and married the love of her life 
John F. Cunning. They were married on December 28, 1968. They were 
married for 45 years, before John passed away on June 23, 2014.

Patty was preceded in death by her husband John, parents John and Loraine, as well as, her brothers Jonny and Allen.

Patty worked as an office manager for many years with Werner Trucking and the Hershey's Distributing Company.

Patty
 loved telling stories about her experiences traveling, friends and 
family. She also enjoyed doing hobbies such as ceramics and other small 
crafts. Her favorite was sewing. A few of her creations included 
blankets, pillows and embroidery for family and friends.

Patty is 
survived by her brother Roger (Mary) Kohn, Manhattan, KS; sister Debra 
Kohn, Manhattan, KS; sister-in-law, Janice Kohn, Swansboro, NC; nieces 
and nephews: Bruce (Gretchen) Kohn, Cary, NC; Bradley (BJ) Kohn, Wake 
Forrest, NC; Angie (Kevin) Zachery, Swansboro, NC; Jody Kohn, Swansboro,
 NC; Sandy Kohn (Dallas), Cary, NC; Reece Kohn, Overland Park, KS; Gavin
 Kohn, Manhattan KS; and many great nieces and nephews.

Funeral 
services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday January 20, 2023, at the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan, KS.

A 
visitation will be held from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. Saturday January 21,
 2023, at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Tipton, Kansas. A graveside
 service will follow at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the St. Boniface Cemetery
 in Tipton.

Memorial contributions can be made to Flint Hills 
Dialysis, 1133 College Avenue # 266, Manhattan, KS 66502 or T. Russell 
Reitz Animal Shelter, 605 Levee Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502. 
Contributions may also be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 
Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

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 </figure>Patricia "Patty" Cunning, 83 passed away peacefully on January 10, 2023.She
 was born February 16, 1940, to John A. Kohn and Loraine Kohn (Mans) in 
Osborne, KS. Patty grew up on the family farm southwest of Tipton, KS. 
She attended St. Bonifice Grade School and graduated from Tipton High 
School in 1958.After graduation Patty attended Marymount College 
in Salina, KS to study nursing. She joined the Marines and later was in 
the Coast Guard, last serving in Washington DC. She was honorably 
discharged in 1960.Patty met and married the love of her life 
John F. Cunning. They were married on December 28, 1968. They were 
married for 45 years, before John passed away on June 23, 2014.Patty was preceded in death by her husband John, parents John and Loraine, as well as, her brothers Jonny and Allen.Patty worked as an office manager for many years with Werner Trucking and the Hershey's Distributing Company.Patty
 loved telling stories about her experiences traveling, friends and 
family. She also enjoyed doing hobbies such as ceramics and other small 
crafts. Her favorite was sewing. A few of her creations included 
blankets, pillows and embroidery for family and friends.Patty is 
survived by her brother Roger (Mary) Kohn, Manhattan, KS; sister Debra 
Kohn, Manhattan, KS; sister-in-law, Janice Kohn, Swansboro, NC; nieces 
and nephews: Bruce (Gretchen) Kohn, Cary, NC; Bradley (BJ) Kohn, Wake 
Forrest, NC; Angie (Kevin) Zachery, Swansboro, NC; Jody Kohn, Swansboro,
 NC; Sandy Kohn (Dallas), Cary, NC; Reece Kohn, Overland Park, KS; Gavin
 Kohn, Manhattan KS; and many great nieces and nephews.Funeral 
services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday January 20, 2023, at the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan, KS.A 
visitation will be held from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. Saturday January 21,
 2023, at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Tipton, Kansas. A graveside
 service will follow at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the St. Boniface Cemetery
 in Tipton.Memorial contributions can be made to Flint Hills 
Dialysis, 1133 College Avenue # 266, Manhattan, KS 66502 or T. Russell 
Reitz Animal Shelter, 605 Levee Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502. 
Contributions may also be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 
Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Patricia 'Patty' Cunning

Henry Joseph “Junior” Strecker, age 86, peacefully passed away on Jan 14, 2023, at his home in Wichita, KS.&nbsp;

He was born on October 3, 1936, in Spearville, KS, the son 
of Henry Joseph and Josephine Lutz Strecker. Junior was raised in 
Hodgeman County, ultimately settling in Scott City in 1975. He was 
General Manager of the Scott Co-op until he retired in 2000.&nbsp;

He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church and 
Knights of Columbus for 67 years. He served as Mayor from 2001-2007, 
Treasurer from 2009-2013 and served on numerous board throughout the 
state. He spent his life following sports, most especially, the Scott 
City Beavers. In 2013, he and Sharon moved to Wichita, KS where he 
resided until his death.&nbsp;

In his early years he attended school at St Mary’s Grade 
School, Windhorst High School and Wichita State University and served 2 
years of active duty for the U.S. Army as a Medical Specialist. On July 
11, 1968, he married Sharon Bogerd in Hebron, NE.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon Strecker, of Wichita, 
KS, their daughter Karla &amp; Greg Glunz of Scott City, and two sons 
including Kelly &amp; Denise Strecker of Auburn, KS and Kevin &amp; 
Karen Strecker of Wichita, KS. Seven grandchildren including Colter 
&amp; Emily Shore of Windsor, CO, Trey &amp; Kelcie Strecker of Topeka, 
KS, Miles Glunz of Scotty City, Dylan &amp; Aurora Glunz of Scott City, 
Jade &amp; Brett Crittenden of Scott City and Michaela and Will Strecker
 of Wichita, KS. Also, seven great grandchildren including Kinsley &amp;
 Madelyn Strecker of Topeka, KS, Stella Shore of Windsor, CO, Chasen, 
Halle, Lyndon &amp; Kelton Crittenden of Scott City. Seven brothers 
including Jerry &amp; Judy Strecker of Amarillo, TX, LaVern of 
Independence, KS, Maurice &amp; Kathy of Eureka, KS, Norbert of 
Spearville, KS, Joe &amp; Linda of Dodge City, KS, John &amp; Mert of 
Colby, Mark &amp; Jackie of Spearville, KS and one sister-in-law, Cathy 
Strecker of Wichita, as well as numerous nieces &amp; nephews.&nbsp;

Junior has been preceded in death by his parents, three 
brothers William, Robert &amp; RIchard and two sister-in-laws, Sonja 
&amp; Teresa.&nbsp;

Vigil services will be held on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at 7:00 PM at the St Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, KS. 

Memorial Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 
23, 2023, at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, KS 
with Father Warren Stecklein presiding. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be written to the Beaver 
Athletic Booster Club or St. Joseph Catholic Church in care of Price 
&amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, KS, 67871.&nbsp;

Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott, City, KS. There will be no visitation times.

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 </figure>Henry Joseph “Junior” Strecker, age 86, peacefully passed away on Jan 14, 2023, at his home in Wichita, KS.&nbsp;He was born on October 3, 1936, in Spearville, KS, the son 
of Henry Joseph and Josephine Lutz Strecker. Junior was raised in 
Hodgeman County, ultimately settling in Scott City in 1975. He was 
General Manager of the Scott Co-op until he retired in 2000.&nbsp;He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church and 
Knights of Columbus for 67 years. He served as Mayor from 2001-2007, 
Treasurer from 2009-2013 and served on numerous board throughout the 
state. He spent his life following sports, most especially, the Scott 
City Beavers. In 2013, he and Sharon moved to Wichita, KS where he 
resided until his death.&nbsp;In his early years he attended school at St Mary’s Grade 
School, Windhorst High School and Wichita State University and served 2 
years of active duty for the U.S. Army as a Medical Specialist. On July 
11, 1968, he married Sharon Bogerd in Hebron, NE.Survivors include his wife, Sharon Strecker, of Wichita, 
KS, their daughter Karla &amp; Greg Glunz of Scott City, and two sons 
including Kelly &amp; Denise Strecker of Auburn, KS and Kevin &amp; 
Karen Strecker of Wichita, KS. Seven grandchildren including Colter 
&amp; Emily Shore of Windsor, CO, Trey &amp; Kelcie Strecker of Topeka, 
KS, Miles Glunz of Scotty City, Dylan &amp; Aurora Glunz of Scott City, 
Jade &amp; Brett Crittenden of Scott City and Michaela and Will Strecker
 of Wichita, KS. Also, seven great grandchildren including Kinsley &amp;
 Madelyn Strecker of Topeka, KS, Stella Shore of Windsor, CO, Chasen, 
Halle, Lyndon &amp; Kelton Crittenden of Scott City. Seven brothers 
including Jerry &amp; Judy Strecker of Amarillo, TX, LaVern of 
Independence, KS, Maurice &amp; Kathy of Eureka, KS, Norbert of 
Spearville, KS, Joe &amp; Linda of Dodge City, KS, John &amp; Mert of 
Colby, Mark &amp; Jackie of Spearville, KS and one sister-in-law, Cathy 
Strecker of Wichita, as well as numerous nieces &amp; nephews.&nbsp;Junior has been preceded in death by his parents, three 
brothers William, Robert &amp; RIchard and two sister-in-laws, Sonja 
&amp; Teresa.&nbsp;Vigil services will be held on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at 7:00 PM at the St Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, KS. Memorial Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 
23, 2023, at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, KS 
with Father Warren Stecklein presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be written to the Beaver 
Athletic Booster Club or St. Joseph Catholic Church in care of Price 
&amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, KS, 67871.&nbsp;Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott, City, KS. There will be no visitation times.

Henry Joseph 'Junior' Strecker

Ronald J. McCartney, 86, passed away January 15, 2023, at the Phillips
 County Hospital in Phillipsburg.&nbsp; He was born June 9, 1936, in Lebanon, 
KS.

Survivors include his wife LaJuan of Logan; 2 sons, Sam &amp; Mark of
 Phillipsburg; his daughter Patricia McCartney of Phillipsburg; brother,
 Jerold of Phillipsburg; 2 sisters, Sharon Zimmerman of Camden, MO &amp;
 Janice Nordon of Canon City, CO; 8 grandchildren, 15 great 
grandchildren &amp; 1 great great grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 20, at 10:00 a.m. in the
 Heartland Worship Center, Agra, with Pastor Chris Baker officiating.&nbsp; 
The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel 
Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Agra Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Wednesday and 9:00 to 9:00 
Thursday at the funeral home with the family receiving friends from 7:00
 to 8:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Heartland Worship Center

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 </figure>Ronald J. McCartney, 86, passed away January 15, 2023, at the Phillips
 County Hospital in Phillipsburg.&nbsp; He was born June 9, 1936, in Lebanon, 
KS.Survivors include his wife LaJuan of Logan; 2 sons, Sam &amp; Mark of
 Phillipsburg; his daughter Patricia McCartney of Phillipsburg; brother,
 Jerold of Phillipsburg; 2 sisters, Sharon Zimmerman of Camden, MO &amp;
 Janice Nordon of Canon City, CO; 8 grandchildren, 15 great 
grandchildren &amp; 1 great great grandchild.Funeral services will be held Friday, January 20, at 10:00 a.m. in the
 Heartland Worship Center, Agra, with Pastor Chris Baker officiating.&nbsp; 
The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel 
Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Agra Cemetery.Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Wednesday and 9:00 to 9:00 
Thursday at the funeral home with the family receiving friends from 7:00
 to 8:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be made to the Heartland Worship Center

Ronald J. McCartney

Roma Alene Caldwell went to be with her Lord January 13, 2023, at 
Parkview Care Center Osborne, Kansas.  She was born on August 3, 1921, 
in the Crystal Plains area in Smith County, Kansas.  Roma was the 8th of 
10 children  born to William (Bill) and Emma (Barcus) Pletcher.

Roma
 began her education in the Crystal Plains one-room schoolhouse. She 
graduated from Portis High School with the class of 1940. In 1941, she 
married her high school sweetheart, Junior Caldwell. Soon after they 
were married, Roma, and later DeeAnna, their first daughter, accompanied
 Junior after he enlisted in the army during WWII. They traveled to 
numerous military bases throughout the country and made many lifelong 
friendships. In addition to DeeAnna, two more daughters were born to 
their union, Linda and Carol. Together they celebrated 77 years of 
marriage on April 27th, 2018, before Junior went to be with the Lord in 
August of that same year.

As a young woman, Roma 
realized her need of a Savior and accepted Jesus and was baptized at the
 Portis Grace Brethren Church. She wanted to grow in her faith and have a
 close personal walk with Christ, so she completed the four year 
Menninger Bible Study Series. She loved the Lord, and served in ministry
 for many years at the Grace Brethren Church as a Sunday School teacher.
 Roma developed a deep desire to support ministry and the spread of the 
Gospel through Women’s Missionary Council (WMC) and listening daily to 
programs on Christian Radio.

Roma took great pride and 
worked diligently at being a homemaker and farm wife. She always had a 
large thermos of fresh coffee ready for Junior as he went out to work in
 the field, and hot meals ready when he returned for dinner. Roma was a 
gifted gardener, and loved flowers, some of her favorites being iris, 
roses, daffodils and tulips. Her yard was her crowning achievement, with
 weeds vanquished as soon as they appeared. She continued to mow her own
 lawn into her mid-nineties.

Roma was proceeded in 
death by her loving husband, Junior, her parents, Bill and Emma 
Pletcher, all nine of her siblings and her son-in-law Scott Noel.

She
 is survived by her daughters, 7 grandchildren and 18 
great-grandchildren: DeeAnna (Dave) Neely, Hazel Green, Alabama, and 
daughters, Deirdre Close and sons Samuel and Zachary; Dereka (CJ) Addis 
and children Ethan and Justine; Linda (Brent) Doane, Portis, and 
daughters, Julie Scarbrough and children Ben, Maddie, Lily and Avery 
Pruden; Laurie (Bruce) Wimberly and children Elise, Carter and Garrett; 
Carol Noel, Portis, and son Jasson (Heather) Noel and children Reese and
 Jaxson, and daughters Megan Hild, and children Dominic and Danica; and 
Ashley (Adam) Bedient and children Scottie, Huntlie and Jeffrie.  She is
 also survived by her sister-in-law, Ginger Pletcher and will be missed 
by numerous nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Roma-Alene-Caldwell?obId=27041409#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Roma Alene Caldwell went to be with her Lord January 13, 2023, at 
Parkview Care Center Osborne, Kansas. She was born on August 3, 1921, 
in the Crystal Plains area in Smith County, Kansas. Roma was the 8th of 
10 children born to William (Bill) and Emma (Barcus) Pletcher.Roma
 began her education in the Crystal Plains one-room schoolhouse. She 
graduated from Portis High School with the class of 1940. In 1941, she 
married her high school sweetheart, Junior Caldwell. Soon after they 
were married, Roma, and later DeeAnna, their first daughter, accompanied
 Junior after he enlisted in the army during WWII. They traveled to 
numerous military bases throughout the country and made many lifelong 
friendships. In addition to DeeAnna, two more daughters were born to 
their union, Linda and Carol. Together they celebrated 77 years of 
marriage on April 27th, 2018, before Junior went to be with the Lord in 
August of that same year.As a young woman, Roma 
realized her need of a Savior and accepted Jesus and was baptized at the
 Portis Grace Brethren Church. She wanted to grow in her faith and have a
 close personal walk with Christ, so she completed the four year 
Menninger Bible Study Series. She loved the Lord, and served in ministry
 for many years at the Grace Brethren Church as a Sunday School teacher.
 Roma developed a deep desire to support ministry and the spread of the 
Gospel through Women’s Missionary Council (WMC) and listening daily to 
programs on Christian Radio.Roma took great pride and 
worked diligently at being a homemaker and farm wife. She always had a 
large thermos of fresh coffee ready for Junior as he went out to work in
 the field, and hot meals ready when he returned for dinner. Roma was a 
gifted gardener, and loved flowers, some of her favorites being iris, 
roses, daffodils and tulips. Her yard was her crowning achievement, with
 weeds vanquished as soon as they appeared. She continued to mow her own
 lawn into her mid-nineties.Roma was proceeded in 
death by her loving husband, Junior, her parents, Bill and Emma 
Pletcher, all nine of her siblings and her son-in-law Scott Noel.She
 is survived by her daughters, 7 grandchildren and 18 
great-grandchildren: DeeAnna (Dave) Neely, Hazel Green, Alabama, and 
daughters, Deirdre Close and sons Samuel and Zachary; Dereka (CJ) Addis 
and children Ethan and Justine; Linda (Brent) Doane, Portis, and 
daughters, Julie Scarbrough and children Ben, Maddie, Lily and Avery 
Pruden; Laurie (Bruce) Wimberly and children Elise, Carter and Garrett; 
Carol Noel, Portis, and son Jasson (Heather) Noel and children Reese and
 Jaxson, and daughters Megan Hild, and children Dominic and Danica; and 
Ashley (Adam) Bedient and children Scottie, Huntlie and Jeffrie. She is
 also survived by her sister-in-law, Ginger Pletcher and will be missed 
by numerous nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Roma-Alene-Caldwell?obId=27041409#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Roma Alene Caldwell 

Reggie L. Irvin, 77, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 14th, 2023.

Reggie was born in Hays, Kansas on March 13, 1945, a son Vida Mae (Schraeder) and B.C. Irvin.

He
 was a member of the Smoky Hill R/C Flying Club, riding his motorcycle 
with the ROMEOS of Salina, building and racing cars, and loved traveling
 in his motorhome.

On March 3, 1968, Reggie married Brenda Wells in Alexander, Kansas.

Survivors
 include his wife, Brenda Irvin; two daughters, Teryl Stroud, of Wylie, 
Texas, Charity Irvin, of Hoisington, Kansas; grandchildren, Bailey 
Linsner, Brooks Linsner, Rylie Link (Jon), Brittney Stroud, Alexis 
Stroud; 4 great grandchildren; and 2 step great grandchildren.

Reggie is also survived by his sister, Linda Bittel (Gerald), of La Crosse, Kansas.

Cremation has been chosen and private family services will be held at a later date.

Donations
 may be made to Kans for Kids of Hoisington, Kansas, in care of 
Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas 67401.

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 </figure>Reggie L. Irvin, 77, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 14th, 2023.Reggie was born in Hays, Kansas on March 13, 1945, a son Vida Mae (Schraeder) and B.C. Irvin.He
 was a member of the Smoky Hill R/C Flying Club, riding his motorcycle 
with the ROMEOS of Salina, building and racing cars, and loved traveling
 in his motorhome.On March 3, 1968, Reggie married Brenda Wells in Alexander, Kansas.Survivors
 include his wife, Brenda Irvin; two daughters, Teryl Stroud, of Wylie, 
Texas, Charity Irvin, of Hoisington, Kansas; grandchildren, Bailey 
Linsner, Brooks Linsner, Rylie Link (Jon), Brittney Stroud, Alexis 
Stroud; 4 great grandchildren; and 2 step great grandchildren.Reggie is also survived by his sister, Linda Bittel (Gerald), of La Crosse, Kansas.He is preceded in death by his parents.Cremation has been chosen and private family services will be held at a later date.Donations
 may be made to Kans for Kids of Hoisington, Kansas, in care of 
Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas 67401.

Reggie L. Irvin

Duane Alvin “John” McDowell, age 88, passed away Saturday, January 
14, 2023, at Smith Center Health &amp; Rehab in Smith Center, KS.  He was
 born May 24, 1934, in Speed, KS to Glenn and Hellen (Schalansky) 
McDowell.  He was a farmer/rancher.

John is survived by his wife 
Janet of Smith Center, KS;   son Lance (Theresa) of Wichita, KS;   
daughters Lori Ladow of Lebanon, KS, Lana (Stephen) Wells of 
Springfield, NE and Lia (Daryl) Post of Springfield, NE;  brother Gerald
 “Sam” McDowell, sisters Carol Baetz, Ellen "Dee" Baetz, Pauline 
Mockerman and sister-in-law Jeri (Cecil) Lambert;   12 grandchildren 
(preceded by 2) and 24 great grandchildren.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Duane-John-Alvin-McDowell?obId=27041321#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Duane Alvin “John” McDowell, age 88, passed away Saturday, January 
14, 2023, at Smith Center Health &amp; Rehab in Smith Center, KS. He was
 born May 24, 1934, in Speed, KS to Glenn and Hellen (Schalansky) 
McDowell. He was a farmer/rancher.John is survived by his wife 
Janet of Smith Center, KS; son Lance (Theresa) of Wichita, KS; 
daughters Lori Ladow of Lebanon, KS, Lana (Stephen) Wells of 
Springfield, NE and Lia (Daryl) Post of Springfield, NE; brother Gerald
 “Sam” McDowell, sisters Carol Baetz, Ellen "Dee" Baetz, Pauline 
Mockerman and sister-in-law Jeri (Cecil) Lambert; 12 grandchildren 
(preceded by 2) and 24 great grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Duane-John-Alvin-McDowell?obId=27041321#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Duane Alvin 'John' McDowell

Mary Jane Koerner, 79, Munjor, died Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Locust Grove Village in La Crosse.

She was born July 7, 1943, in Ramona, 
Oklahoma, the daughter of Chester and Mabel&nbsp;(Symonds) Buttman.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a
 1961 graduate of Ramona High School and on May 26, 1962, she was united 
in marriage to Julius L. “Julie” Koerner, Jr. in Munjor. &nbsp;He preceded 
her in death on March 14, 2016.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mary Jane was a Wal-Mart greeter for 
many years and her memberships included St. Francis of Assisi Catholic 
Church and St. Francis Christian Mothers.&nbsp;&nbsp;She enjoyed doing word 
searches, cooking, canning, and baking delicious cookies and candies, 
especially at Christmas.

Survivors include her daughter: Brenda 
Windholz and husband Mark of Hays, a son-in-law: Darrell Austin of Fort 
Collins, CO, seven grandchildren: Chris Leiker, Jr. and wife Cassie, 
Amber Autenrieth and husband Daniel, Nick Austin and wife Katelynn, Kara
 Koerner and significant other Brenton Hagan, Curtis Koerner and 
significant other Emori Dodson, Chase Anderson and wife Nikki, and 
Michael Windholz and wife Nicole, and numerous great grandchildren, 
nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her son: Steven Koerner, daughter: Nancy Faye Austin, six 
brothers: Gary, Kenny, Earl, Chester, Bill, and Ora Lee Buttman, three 
sisters: Maggie Chitwood, Grace Givens, and Ruby Mae Buttman, and a 
granddaughter: Julie Windholz.&nbsp;

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic
 Church in Munjor, with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Inurnment will
 follow in St. Francis Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;The family will receive friends from 
9:00 am until service time on Thursday at the church.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials are 
suggested to Locust Grove Village or for masses.&nbsp;&nbsp;Services are in the 
care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and condolences and memories 
of Mary Jane may be shared with her family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

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 </figure>Mary Jane Koerner, 79, Munjor, died Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Locust Grove Village in La Crosse.She was born July 7, 1943, in Ramona, 
Oklahoma, the daughter of Chester and Mabel&nbsp;(Symonds) Buttman.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a
 1961 graduate of Ramona High School and on May 26, 1962, she was united 
in marriage to Julius L. “Julie” Koerner, Jr. in Munjor. &nbsp;He preceded 
her in death on March 14, 2016.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mary Jane was a Wal-Mart greeter for 
many years and her memberships included St. Francis of Assisi Catholic 
Church and St. Francis Christian Mothers.&nbsp;&nbsp;She enjoyed doing word 
searches, cooking, canning, and baking delicious cookies and candies, 
especially at Christmas.Survivors include her daughter: Brenda 
Windholz and husband Mark of Hays, a son-in-law: Darrell Austin of Fort 
Collins, CO, seven grandchildren: Chris Leiker, Jr. and wife Cassie, 
Amber Autenrieth and husband Daniel, Nick Austin and wife Katelynn, Kara
 Koerner and significant other Brenton Hagan, Curtis Koerner and 
significant other Emori Dodson, Chase Anderson and wife Nikki, and 
Michael Windholz and wife Nicole, and numerous great grandchildren, 
nieces, and nephews.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her son: Steven Koerner, daughter: Nancy Faye Austin, six 
brothers: Gary, Kenny, Earl, Chester, Bill, and Ora Lee Buttman, three 
sisters: Maggie Chitwood, Grace Givens, and Ruby Mae Buttman, and a 
granddaughter: Julie Windholz.&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic
 Church in Munjor, with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Inurnment will
 follow in St. Francis Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;The family will receive friends from 
9:00 am until service time on Thursday at the church.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials are 
suggested to Locust Grove Village or for masses.&nbsp;&nbsp;Services are in the 
care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and condolences and memories 
of Mary Jane may be shared with her family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Mary Jane Koerner

Gale Lee Kirk, age 68, of Dighton, KS, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2022, at Gove County Medical Center, Quinter, KS. 

  Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, is handling arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Gale Lee Kirk, age 68, of Dighton, KS, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2022, at Gove County Medical Center, Quinter, KS. Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, is handling arrangements.&nbsp;

Gale Lee Kirk

An obituary and service details are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

August 5, 1953 ~ January 15, 2023An obituary and service details are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

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