November 1, 1952
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 February 13, 2023

An obituary and services are pending with Pauls Funeral Home.

November 1, 1952
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 February 13, 2023An obituary and services are pending with Pauls Funeral Home.

Michael Dean Jensen

May 11, 1961
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 February 13, 2023

An obituary and services are pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

May 11, 1961
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 February 13, 2023An obituary and services are pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

Carl L. Woofter

Dennis George Younger, age 73,&nbsp;of Ellis, Kansas, passed away on February 14, 2023, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

Services are pending at&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street,&nbsp;Hays, Kansas, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 &nbsp;book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

Dennis George Younger, age 73,&nbsp;of Ellis, Kansas, passed away on February 14, 2023, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.Services are pending at&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street,&nbsp;Hays, Kansas, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;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 &nbsp;book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

Dennis George Younger

Carissa Mary (Beilman) Gray, age 37, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.&nbsp; She was born on September 4, 1985, in Hays, Kansas, to Gene and Celina (Walters) Beilman.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, February 20, 2023, at Saint Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, 2901 East 13th&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas with Father Damian Richards Officiating.

Inurnment will be in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.

Services are entrusted to&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street,&nbsp;Hays, Kansas, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Carissa Mary (Beilman) Gray, age 37, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.&nbsp; She was born on September 4, 1985, in Hays, Kansas, to Gene and Celina (Walters) Beilman.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, February 20, 2023, at Saint Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, 2901 East 13th&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas with Father Damian Richards Officiating.Inurnment will be in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.Services are entrusted to&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street,&nbsp;Hays, Kansas, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;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 &nbsp;book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

Carissa Mary (Beilman) Gray

Kathleen Sue (Rome) Gross, age 70, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023,&nbsp;at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.

Services are 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 18th&nbsp;and Vine, Hays, Kansas, with Father David Michael officiating. &nbsp;Burial in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.

Services are entrusted to&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street,&nbsp;Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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;

Kathleen Sue (Rome) Gross, age 70, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023,&nbsp;at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.Services are 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 18th&nbsp;and Vine, Hays, Kansas, with Father David Michael officiating. &nbsp;Burial in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.Services are entrusted to&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street,&nbsp;Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;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;

Kathleen Sue (Rome) Gross

Sharon Christine Schwemmer passed away peacefully at her home in Lucas on February 14, 2023.

She was born November 9, 1950, in Russell, KS to Melvin &amp; Irene Hendershott.  She attended school in Natoma, Kansas.

She married Timothy Schwemmer on December 30, 1988, in Paradise, Kansas, and they moved to Lucas in 1989.

Sharon
 owned and operated the Hair Cottage in Lucas, Kansas, until her 
retirement in 2000.  After her retirement she worked for the Lucas 
Nursing Home and the Lucas Public Library.

Sharon 
enjoyed working in her garden and creating butterfly habitats.  She 
regularly attended the Lucas Methodist Church.  She will be remembered 
for her strong faith, her kindness, and her gentle spirit.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Randy Ray Hendershott.

She
 is survived by her husband of 34 years Timothy; children Brian (Brandi)
 Angel of Paradise, KS, Travis (Natalie) Angel of Indianapolis, IN, 
Andrea Herreman of Oakley, KS; a sister Rhonda (Glen) Strecker of 
Overland Park, KS; a brother Ron (Lisa) Hendershott of Hays, KS; 
Grandchildren Tana, Kaden, and Gage Herreman, Alice Angel and Beau 
Angel.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Sharon-Christine-Schwemmer?obId=27283855#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Sharon Christine Schwemmer passed away peacefully at her home in Lucas on February 14, 2023.She was born November 9, 1950, in Russell, KS to Melvin &amp; Irene Hendershott. She attended school in Natoma, Kansas.She married Timothy Schwemmer on December 30, 1988, in Paradise, Kansas, and they moved to Lucas in 1989.Sharon
 owned and operated the Hair Cottage in Lucas, Kansas, until her 
retirement in 2000. After her retirement she worked for the Lucas 
Nursing Home and the Lucas Public Library.Sharon 
enjoyed working in her garden and creating butterfly habitats. She 
regularly attended the Lucas Methodist Church. She will be remembered 
for her strong faith, her kindness, and her gentle spirit.She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Randy Ray Hendershott.She
 is survived by her husband of 34 years Timothy; children Brian (Brandi)
 Angel of Paradise, KS, Travis (Natalie) Angel of Indianapolis, IN, 
Andrea Herreman of Oakley, KS; a sister Rhonda (Glen) Strecker of 
Overland Park, KS; a brother Ron (Lisa) Hendershott of Hays, KS; 
Grandchildren Tana, Kaden, and Gage Herreman, Alice Angel and Beau 
Angel.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Sharon-Christine-Schwemmer?obId=27283855#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Sharon Christine Schwemmer

Kay Lyn Dumler Dinkel, 67, passed away Wednesday, February 15th, 2023, at her home in rural Russell Kansas surrounded by her family.&nbsp;

Kay was born March 12, 1955, in Russell to Carl A. Dumler and Florence E. (Keil) Dumler. She lived her entire life in&nbsp;Russell and&nbsp;graduated from Russell High School in the Class of 1973. She married her forever best friend and love, Bryan on August 10, 1974. They were very proud parents of Brent and Todd. They were the absolute&nbsp;pride and joy&nbsp;of their lives. Kay and Bryan were involved in all of the activities that the boys took part in, and Kay often said that those boys, now young men, fathers and husbands, were the greatest and proudest accomplishment of her life.&nbsp;

This union also brought them four wonderful&nbsp;grandchildren:&nbsp;Braden, Jordyn, Brooklynn and Preston Dinkel. Kay cherished and loved being a grandmother, because she never really had the opportunity to have grandparents in her life, as they passed when she was very young. So, she tried her best to make the most of being a&nbsp;grandmother and&nbsp;being involved in their lives as well.&nbsp;

In her spare time, Kay served as a Den mother for local Cub Scout groups, was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church Altar Guild and taught Sunday School. She also served as a County Board Member for the Russell Regional Hospital, and on the Kansas Center for Assisted Living (KCAL) Board.&nbsp;

Kay was actively involved in the Healthcare industry in and around Russell for over 40 years. She earned her Associates Degree in Health Information Technology in 2001 from Hutchinson Community College, and her Bachelors Degree in Organizational Management and Leadership in 2004 from Friends University. She loved her healthcare colleagues, and especially the patients and residents who touched her life. She always tried her best to be a good friend, co-worker, family member and citizen.&nbsp;

Kay loved her farm and animals,&nbsp;raising oak trees,&nbsp;and was happiest and complete when she and Bryan built their new home on the farm in 2021. They worked side by side together to make it a loving family home.&nbsp;

Kay is survived by her husband Bryan&nbsp;Dinkel&nbsp;of the home; son Brent Dinkel wife Stacy, and children Braden and Jordyn of Manhattan, KS; and son Todd Dinkel wife Andrea, and children Brooklynn and Preston of Hays, KS.&nbsp;Her surviving family also includes sisters Jean&nbsp;Naegele, Rita Forsyth, Jody Myers and brother Carl&nbsp;Dumler&nbsp;Jr.&nbsp;

A celebration of Kay’s life will be held in Russell, date and time yet to be determined.

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 </figure>Kay Lyn Dumler Dinkel, 67, passed away Wednesday, February 15th, 2023, at her home in rural Russell Kansas surrounded by her family.&nbsp;Kay was born March 12, 1955, in Russell to Carl A. Dumler and Florence E. (Keil) Dumler. She lived her entire life in&nbsp;Russell and&nbsp;graduated from Russell High School in the Class of 1973. She married her forever best friend and love, Bryan on August 10, 1974. They were very proud parents of Brent and Todd. They were the absolute&nbsp;pride and joy&nbsp;of their lives. Kay and Bryan were involved in all of the activities that the boys took part in, and Kay often said that those boys, now young men, fathers and husbands, were the greatest and proudest accomplishment of her life.&nbsp;This union also brought them four wonderful&nbsp;grandchildren:&nbsp;Braden, Jordyn, Brooklynn and Preston Dinkel. Kay cherished and loved being a grandmother, because she never really had the opportunity to have grandparents in her life, as they passed when she was very young. So, she tried her best to make the most of being a&nbsp;grandmother and&nbsp;being involved in their lives as well.&nbsp;In her spare time, Kay served as a Den mother for local Cub Scout groups, was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church Altar Guild and taught Sunday School. She also served as a County Board Member for the Russell Regional Hospital, and on the Kansas Center for Assisted Living (KCAL) Board.&nbsp;Kay was actively involved in the Healthcare industry in and around Russell for over 40 years. She earned her Associates Degree in Health Information Technology in 2001 from Hutchinson Community College, and her Bachelors Degree in Organizational Management and Leadership in 2004 from Friends University. She loved her healthcare colleagues, and especially the patients and residents who touched her life. She always tried her best to be a good friend, co-worker, family member and citizen.&nbsp;Kay loved her farm and animals,&nbsp;raising oak trees,&nbsp;and was happiest and complete when she and Bryan built their new home on the farm in 2021. They worked side by side together to make it a loving family home.&nbsp;Kay is survived by her husband Bryan&nbsp;Dinkel&nbsp;of the home; son Brent Dinkel wife Stacy, and children Braden and Jordyn of Manhattan, KS; and son Todd Dinkel wife Andrea, and children Brooklynn and Preston of Hays, KS.&nbsp;Her surviving family also includes sisters Jean&nbsp;Naegele, Rita Forsyth, Jody Myers and brother Carl&nbsp;Dumler&nbsp;Jr.&nbsp;A celebration of Kay’s life will be held in Russell, date and time yet to be determined.

Kay Lyn Dumler Dinkel

Franklin Charles Anderson was born May 28, 1964, in Imperial, NE to 
Teddy Dean and Carolyn Kay (Roschewski) Anderson. Frank grew up in the 
Wauneta area. Frank attended Wauneta Public Schools. Frank purchased his
 first home in Hamlet, Nebraska and lived there until 2017 when he sold 
that property and moved back to the Anderson family farm where he grew 
up 5 miles east of Wauneta, where they had a hog operation farrowing 
hogs. Daily chores of feeding and watering hogs never bothered Frank. 
 Frank’s love for trucking was inevitable. Frank worked for Hinz 
Trucking Company out of Elm Creek, NE for many years. He drove many 
miles over the years going from coast to coast and seeing a lot of the 
countryside. He took it very seriously; it was important to him that the
 truck was running properly. He talked about the many deadlines he had 
to meet. Once ending the coast-to-coast trucking career, he worked for 
many ag related companies such as local coops taking care of the local 
farmers. In the last several years Frank drove trucks locally for the 
area farmers and helped with their farming operations. The 
past couple of years his love for taking care of his Rhode Island Red 
Chickens was his treasure, spoiling them by buying them special feed and
 treats continually. Frank enjoyed get-togethers, whether it 
was with relatives, friends or business folks. He had a great love for 
joking and teasing his great nieces and nephews. Frank passed away early Tuesday morning, February 14, 2023, at the Chase County Community Hospital. Frank was 58 years of age. 
 Frank was preceded in death by his parent’s Ted and Caroyln 
(Roschewski) Anderson his grandparent’s Andy and Verna (Samuelson) 
Anderson, William and Hilda (Fortkamp) Roschewski. Uncles, Harold (Peco)
 Anderson, Walter Jones, Wayne Roschewski and Aunt, Diane (Anderson) 
Doetker. Frank is survived by his brothers, Cleve Anderson and
 wife, Brenda of Wauneta, Todd Anderson and wife, Cindy of Grand Island.
 Nieces and Nephews, Shane Anderson and wife, Lindsay of Wauneta, Shelby
 Anderson and wife, Katie of McCook, Tiffany Oschner and husband, Robert
 of St Francis, KS, Symphony White and husband, Matt of Hastings, Noah 
Anderson of Grand Island and Aaron Kircher of McCook. Great Nieces, 
Kiley Anderson, Leighton Anderson, Tenlee Anderson, Collins Anderson, 
Madison Oschner, Brooklyn Oschner, Destiny Montey, Taytem White and 
Talyn White. Great Nephew, Parker Anderson. Aunts, Doretta Anderson, 
Elaine Jones, Elaine Roschewski, Uncles Gary Doetker, Danny Roschewski 
and wife Sharla, plus many cousins and extended family. 
Funeral Services will be on Monday, February 20, 2023, at the United 
Methodist Church in Wauneta, NE at 10:00 MST with interment following at
 the Riverside Cemetery in Wauneta. A memorial, in Frank’s Memory, has been suggested to the Anderson Family for a future designation. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Franklin Charles Anderson was born May 28, 1964, in Imperial, NE to 
Teddy Dean and Carolyn Kay (Roschewski) Anderson. Frank grew up in the 
Wauneta area. Frank attended Wauneta Public Schools. Frank purchased his
 first home in Hamlet, Nebraska and lived there until 2017 when he sold 
that property and moved back to the Anderson family farm where he grew 
up 5 miles east of Wauneta, where they had a hog operation farrowing 
hogs. Daily chores of feeding and watering hogs never bothered Frank. 
 Frank’s love for trucking was inevitable. Frank worked for Hinz 
Trucking Company out of Elm Creek, NE for many years. He drove many 
miles over the years going from coast to coast and seeing a lot of the 
countryside. He took it very seriously; it was important to him that the
 truck was running properly. He talked about the many deadlines he had 
to meet. Once ending the coast-to-coast trucking career, he worked for 
many ag related companies such as local coops taking care of the local 
farmers. In the last several years Frank drove trucks locally for the 
area farmers and helped with their farming operations. The 
past couple of years his love for taking care of his Rhode Island Red 
Chickens was his treasure, spoiling them by buying them special feed and
 treats continually. Frank enjoyed get-togethers, whether it 
was with relatives, friends or business folks. He had a great love for 
joking and teasing his great nieces and nephews. Frank passed away early Tuesday morning, February 14, 2023, at the Chase County Community Hospital. Frank was 58 years of age. 
 Frank was preceded in death by his parent’s Ted and Caroyln 
(Roschewski) Anderson his grandparent’s Andy and Verna (Samuelson) 
Anderson, William and Hilda (Fortkamp) Roschewski. Uncles, Harold (Peco)
 Anderson, Walter Jones, Wayne Roschewski and Aunt, Diane (Anderson) 
Doetker. Frank is survived by his brothers, Cleve Anderson and
 wife, Brenda of Wauneta, Todd Anderson and wife, Cindy of Grand Island.
 Nieces and Nephews, Shane Anderson and wife, Lindsay of Wauneta, Shelby
 Anderson and wife, Katie of McCook, Tiffany Oschner and husband, Robert
 of St Francis, KS, Symphony White and husband, Matt of Hastings, Noah 
Anderson of Grand Island and Aaron Kircher of McCook. Great Nieces, 
Kiley Anderson, Leighton Anderson, Tenlee Anderson, Collins Anderson, 
Madison Oschner, Brooklyn Oschner, Destiny Montey, Taytem White and 
Talyn White. Great Nephew, Parker Anderson. Aunts, Doretta Anderson, 
Elaine Jones, Elaine Roschewski, Uncles Gary Doetker, Danny Roschewski 
and wife Sharla, plus many cousins and extended family. 
Funeral Services will be on Monday, February 20, 2023, at the United 
Methodist Church in Wauneta, NE at 10:00 MST with interment following at
 the Riverside Cemetery in Wauneta. A memorial, in Frank’s Memory, has been suggested to the Anderson Family for a future designation. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

Franklin Charles Anderson

Norma Rae (Worman) Faelber, 92, passed Sunday, February 12, 2023.

She was born to Marvin and Sylvia (Parson) Worman on December 5, 1930, in Goodland, Kansas.

She
 lived most of her life in Gypsum, Kansas.  She graduated from Gypsum 
High School and married Dale C. Faelber, June 5, 1949.  She began 
painting at age 14 and has art displayed in Gypsum City municipal 
buildings.  She was a 4H Club knitting leader.  In 1994, was honored 
“Wife of the Year” by Kansas Land Improvement Contractors Association 
and along with Dale received Certificate of Appreciation for 55 years of
 Service.  She also enjoyed traveling and was an avid photographer.

She
 was preceded in death by parents, brother, Marvin (Jack) Worman, 
brother in-law, Jim Hall, in-laws, George and Mary (Hobson) Faelber.

Survived
 by her husband; daughters, Barbara (Roger) Messenger, Carol (Roger) 
Schmidt, Diane Faelber; son, Gary (Deb) Faelber; sisters, Pat (Dwight) 
Conley, Dyretha Hall; sister in-law, Ruth Worman; brother, Frank (Dedra)
 Worman; grandchildren, Stephanie (Terry) Thiessen, Steven (Brenda) 
Messenger, Kregg (Kerri) Schmidt, Jeff Schmidt, Ashley Faelber, Zachary 
Faelber; 5 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren.

A time for family and friends to share memories will be announced.

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 </figure>Norma Rae (Worman) Faelber, 92, passed Sunday, February 12, 2023.She was born to Marvin and Sylvia (Parson) Worman on December 5, 1930, in Goodland, Kansas.She
 lived most of her life in Gypsum, Kansas. She graduated from Gypsum 
High School and married Dale C. Faelber, June 5, 1949. She began 
painting at age 14 and has art displayed in Gypsum City municipal 
buildings. She was a 4H Club knitting leader. In 1994, was honored 
“Wife of the Year” by Kansas Land Improvement Contractors Association 
and along with Dale received Certificate of Appreciation for 55 years of
 Service. She also enjoyed traveling and was an avid photographer.She
 was preceded in death by parents, brother, Marvin (Jack) Worman, 
brother in-law, Jim Hall, in-laws, George and Mary (Hobson) Faelber.Survived
 by her husband; daughters, Barbara (Roger) Messenger, Carol (Roger) 
Schmidt, Diane Faelber; son, Gary (Deb) Faelber; sisters, Pat (Dwight) 
Conley, Dyretha Hall; sister in-law, Ruth Worman; brother, Frank (Dedra)
 Worman; grandchildren, Stephanie (Terry) Thiessen, Steven (Brenda) 
Messenger, Kregg (Kerri) Schmidt, Jeff Schmidt, Ashley Faelber, Zachary 
Faelber; 5 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren.A time for family and friends to share memories will be announced.

Norma Rae Faelber

Walter Dechant, 96, Hays, died Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at HaysMed.

He was born April 13, 1926, in Antonino,
 the son of Joseph and Anna (Speier) Dechant.&nbsp; On September 30, 1947, he 
was united in marriage to Marie Antoinette Feltis in Hays, and they 
celebrated 64 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on 
December 25, 2011.&nbsp; Walter was a farmer, owned and operated Dechant Oil 
Company, and enjoyed his work as an oilfield pumper and producer.&nbsp; His 
memberships included St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Schoenchen Third 
Degree Knights of Columbus Council #4166, and the Bishop Cunningham 
Fourth Degree Assembly #282.&nbsp; He loved bowling, playing in many card 
clubs and dancing with Marie, and the extensive traveling they did 
together.

Survivors include his son: Steven 
Dechant and wife Mary Kay of Hutchinson, three daughters: Debra Rippe of
 Aurora, CO, Judith Kisner and husband Mark of Sugar Land, TX, and Glori
 Dechant of Olathe, twelve grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 
numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his 
parents, wife Marie, son-in-law: Ron Rippe, grandson: Kenon Lane Rippe, 
three brothers: William, Gene, and Richard Dechant, and seven sisters: 
Josephine Legleiter, Alice Legleiter, Marcella Zimmerman, Adeline 
Zimmerman, Eleanor King, Stella VonFeldt, and Mabel Riedel.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church 
with Fr. Richard Daise officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St Joseph 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Friday and from
 9:00 am until 9:45 on Saturday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from
 5:30 pm until 6:30, a vigil service will be at 6:30, followed by a 
combined Third and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus rosary, all on 
Friday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph 
Church or to Thomas More Prep-Marian High School.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Walter may be shared with his family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

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 </figure>Walter Dechant, 96, Hays, died Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at HaysMed.He was born April 13, 1926, in Antonino,
 the son of Joseph and Anna (Speier) Dechant.&nbsp; On September 30, 1947, he 
was united in marriage to Marie Antoinette Feltis in Hays, and they 
celebrated 64 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on 
December 25, 2011.&nbsp; Walter was a farmer, owned and operated Dechant Oil 
Company, and enjoyed his work as an oilfield pumper and producer.&nbsp; His 
memberships included St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Schoenchen Third 
Degree Knights of Columbus Council #4166, and the Bishop Cunningham 
Fourth Degree Assembly #282.&nbsp; He loved bowling, playing in many card 
clubs and dancing with Marie, and the extensive traveling they did 
together.Survivors include his son: Steven 
Dechant and wife Mary Kay of Hutchinson, three daughters: Debra Rippe of
 Aurora, CO, Judith Kisner and husband Mark of Sugar Land, TX, and Glori
 Dechant of Olathe, twelve grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 
numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his 
parents, wife Marie, son-in-law: Ron Rippe, grandson: Kenon Lane Rippe, 
three brothers: William, Gene, and Richard Dechant, and seven sisters: 
Josephine Legleiter, Alice Legleiter, Marcella Zimmerman, Adeline 
Zimmerman, Eleanor King, Stella VonFeldt, and Mabel Riedel.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church 
with Fr. Richard Daise officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St Joseph 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Friday and from
 9:00 am until 9:45 on Saturday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from
 5:30 pm until 6:30, a vigil service will be at 6:30, followed by a 
combined Third and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus rosary, all on 
Friday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph 
Church or to Thomas More Prep-Marian High School.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Walter may be shared with his family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Walter Dechant

July 15, 1937
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 February 13, 2023

An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Tony-Herman?obId=27268202#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>July 15, 1937
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 February 13, 2023An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Tony-Herman?obId=27268202#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Tony Herman

Joyce Ann Calkins Sprecker was born on April 7, 1933, at Tescott, 
Kansas. Her parents were Melvin and Esther Calkins. She has a younger 
sister, Delores Gould, Salina, KS.

Joyce graduated from Salina High School May 1951. She 
graduated from Brown-Mackie School of Business, Salina, in 1952 and 
worked for the Salina School System as a secretary for the Director of 
Elementary Education and later for the Director of Secondary Education.

She also attended Central Bible Institute and Seminary in Springfield, Missouri, 1953-1954.

In October 1955, Joyce came to Goodland, Kansas, and was involved with 
radio and television for nine years working at KLOE, formerly KWGB and 
KBLR in Goodland, then at KSAL in Salina, Kansas. At both KBLR and KSAL,&nbsp; she was a host for a homemaker’s call-in program which she enjoyed.

Joyce was active in children’s and youth work in the First Assembly 
of God Church, Salina, Kansas, from the age of 13 on. After arriving in 
Goodland, she was active in the music an in outreach ministries of 
Calvary Gospel Church. After her marriage, she was in the music ministry
 at the Pilgrim Holiness Church until their move to Salina, Kansas in 
1962 for two years. After their move back to Sherman County and to the 
family farm, the Spreckers attended the Burlington Assembly of God 
Church. After retirement and the move to Goodland, they once again 
attended Calvary Gospel.

Joyce and David Sprecker were married on April 6, 1958. David and 
Joyce were involved with the family farm South of Ruleton and Kanorado 
until retirement March 1995 when they moved to 610 Arcade, Goodland, 
Kansas.

Joyce loved children’s work and as soon as their three boys were in 
school, became a volunteer classroom teacher’s aide in the USD 352 
Goodland. Before beginning her employment in the School Administration 
Office in 1984, she had accumulated over 9,000 hours of volunteer 
classroom work. She received state recognition of her work as a “Special
 Friend of Education."

Joyce retired from the School Administration Building in April&nbsp;1996. 
She enjoyed retirement pursuing her own personal hobbies that had been 
postponed for many years, reading, sewing, quilting, knitting and 
cooking.

Joyce was preceded in death by her father, mother, sister and infant 
daughter. Surviving family includes&nbsp;her husband David, three sons, David
 Jr. (Katherine), Americus, Kansas, Richard (Lori), San Marcos, Texas, 
James (Debbie) of Underwood, IA., nine grandchildren and eleven great 
grandchildren.

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

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 </figure>Joyce Ann Calkins Sprecker was born on April 7, 1933, at Tescott, 
Kansas. Her parents were Melvin and Esther Calkins. She has a younger 
sister, Delores Gould, Salina, KS.Joyce graduated from Salina High School May 1951. She 
graduated from Brown-Mackie School of Business, Salina, in 1952 and 
worked for the Salina School System as a secretary for the Director of 
Elementary Education and later for the Director of Secondary Education.She also attended Central Bible Institute and Seminary in Springfield, Missouri, 1953-1954.In October 1955, Joyce came to Goodland, Kansas, and was involved with 
radio and television for nine years working at KLOE, formerly KWGB and 
KBLR in Goodland, then at KSAL in Salina, Kansas. At both KBLR and KSAL,&nbsp; she was a host for a homemaker’s call-in program which she enjoyed.Joyce was active in children’s and youth work in the First Assembly 
of God Church, Salina, Kansas, from the age of 13 on. After arriving in 
Goodland, she was active in the music an in outreach ministries of 
Calvary Gospel Church. After her marriage, she was in the music ministry
 at the Pilgrim Holiness Church until their move to Salina, Kansas in 
1962 for two years. After their move back to Sherman County and to the 
family farm, the Spreckers attended the Burlington Assembly of God 
Church. After retirement and the move to Goodland, they once again 
attended Calvary Gospel.Joyce and David Sprecker were married on April 6, 1958. David and 
Joyce were involved with the family farm South of Ruleton and Kanorado 
until retirement March 1995 when they moved to 610 Arcade, Goodland, 
Kansas.Joyce loved children’s work and as soon as their three boys were in 
school, became a volunteer classroom teacher’s aide in the USD 352 
Goodland. Before beginning her employment in the School Administration 
Office in 1984, she had accumulated over 9,000 hours of volunteer 
classroom work. She received state recognition of her work as a “Special
 Friend of Education."Joyce retired from the School Administration Building in April&nbsp;1996. 
She enjoyed retirement pursuing her own personal hobbies that had been 
postponed for many years, reading, sewing, quilting, knitting and 
cooking.Joyce was preceded in death by her father, mother, sister and infant 
daughter. Surviving family includes&nbsp;her husband David, three sons, David
 Jr. (Katherine), Americus, Kansas, Richard (Lori), San Marcos, Texas, 
James (Debbie) of Underwood, IA., nine grandchildren and eleven great 
grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Joyce-Sprecker">HERE</a> for service details.

Joyce Ann (Calkins) Sprecker

Lloyd L. Minkler, age 98, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at the Guest Home Estate in Garnett, KS.

A complete obituary is pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Lloyd-LeRoy-Minkler?obId=27273483#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Lloyd L. Minkler, age 98, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at the Guest Home Estate in Garnett, KS.A complete obituary is pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Lloyd-LeRoy-Minkler?obId=27273483#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Lloyd L. Minkler

Ronald Claude Bell was born on March 22, 1940, in St. Francis, KS, and 
was raised on the family farm two miles east of McDonald. He was the 
second of three children born to Loren “Claude” and Marie Appel Bell. 
Ron died on February 12, 2023, at Prairie Senior Nursing Home, Colby, 
KS, at the age of 82. 
Ron attended McDonald grade school and graduated from McDonald High 
School in 1958. He attended Kansas State University and graduated Magna 
Cum Laude with a degree in Electrical Engineering, class of 1962. 
Ron and Cheryl “Cherry” met at Camp Id-Ra-Ha-Je in 1962. Ron and Cherry 
were married at the Pleasant Home Church north of Edson on March 17, 
1963, amidst Ron’s move from Los Angeles to New York. The move to New 
York was their honeymoon. They were married 59 years. 
Ron started his career with an offer to work for North American Aviation
 before graduation from KSU. His work for them would include his work on
 inertial navigation systems of the Polaris Submarines in the Brooklyn 
Naval Shipyard in New York. Ron and Cherry moved back to the family farm
 in 1965, when they learned Cherry was pregnant with their first child 
and Ron decided that New York was no place to raise children. They 
started their family seven miles south of McDonald and had three sons, 
Charles Jay, James Ronald and Robert Claude Bell. 
Ron was a man of many talents. Ron received his love of flying from his 
father, Claude. He learned to fly an airplane by instrument at the age 
of 7, before he could look over the panel of the plane. He learned and 
developed his love of woodworking when the family hired a carpenter to 
build a new home on the farmstead when he was 13. 
Education and innovation were core values for Ron. Passing on his 
knowledge to his boys was very important to him and the skills he taught
 them set them up for their lives’ work. He spent approximately 10 years
 serving on the McDonald School Board. He also had a devotion for 
serving his community through health care volunteering. He sat on the 
Atwood hospital board for 17 years, volunteered as an EMT in McDonald 
for approximately 30 years, and acted as an EMT training officer during 
many of those years. 
Preceding Ron in death were his parents, Claude and Marie Bell, and his 
brother, Charles. Surviving family members are his wife, Cherry; sons 
Charles, James, and wife Debbie, Robert, and wife Mindy; grandchildren, 
Tilyn and Selah Bell, and Daniel and Kristen Bell; his sister, Mary 
Herbel; and nieces and nephews, Loren Senior, and wife Amy, Mollie, and 
her husband Brian Rall, and Marie Herbel, as well as many great nieces 
and nephews. 
A few words on paper cannot begin to tell the life of Ron or what he 
meant to many people, but we know he left a great void that cannot be 
filled. His laughter was contagious, and his sense of humor brightened 
the day of everyone he came into contact with. He will be missed by all 
those whose lives he touched. 
A Memorial Service will take place at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 
2023, at the Federated Church of McDonald, with burial in Grace 
Cemetery, McDonald.

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

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Ronald Claude Bell was born on March 22, 1940, in St. Francis, KS, and 
was raised on the family farm two miles east of McDonald. He was the 
second of three children born to Loren “Claude” and Marie Appel Bell. 
Ron died on February 12, 2023, at Prairie Senior Nursing Home, Colby, 
KS, at the age of 82. 
Ron attended McDonald grade school and graduated from McDonald High 
School in 1958. He attended Kansas State University and graduated Magna 
Cum Laude with a degree in Electrical Engineering, class of 1962. 
Ron and Cheryl “Cherry” met at Camp Id-Ra-Ha-Je in 1962. Ron and Cherry 
were married at the Pleasant Home Church north of Edson on March 17, 
1963, amidst Ron’s move from Los Angeles to New York. The move to New 
York was their honeymoon. They were married 59 years. 
Ron started his career with an offer to work for North American Aviation
 before graduation from KSU. His work for them would include his work on
 inertial navigation systems of the Polaris Submarines in the Brooklyn 
Naval Shipyard in New York. Ron and Cherry moved back to the family farm
 in 1965, when they learned Cherry was pregnant with their first child 
and Ron decided that New York was no place to raise children. They 
started their family seven miles south of McDonald and had three sons, 
Charles Jay, James Ronald and Robert Claude Bell. 
Ron was a man of many talents. Ron received his love of flying from his 
father, Claude. He learned to fly an airplane by instrument at the age 
of 7, before he could look over the panel of the plane. He learned and 
developed his love of woodworking when the family hired a carpenter to 
build a new home on the farmstead when he was 13. 
Education and innovation were core values for Ron. Passing on his 
knowledge to his boys was very important to him and the skills he taught
 them set them up for their lives’ work. He spent approximately 10 years
 serving on the McDonald School Board. He also had a devotion for 
serving his community through health care volunteering. He sat on the 
Atwood hospital board for 17 years, volunteered as an EMT in McDonald 
for approximately 30 years, and acted as an EMT training officer during 
many of those years. 
Preceding Ron in death were his parents, Claude and Marie Bell, and his 
brother, Charles. Surviving family members are his wife, Cherry; sons 
Charles, James, and wife Debbie, Robert, and wife Mindy; grandchildren, 
Tilyn and Selah Bell, and Daniel and Kristen Bell; his sister, Mary 
Herbel; and nieces and nephews, Loren Senior, and wife Amy, Mollie, and 
her husband Brian Rall, and Marie Herbel, as well as many great nieces 
and nephews. 
A few words on paper cannot begin to tell the life of Ron or what he 
meant to many people, but we know he left a great void that cannot be 
filled. His laughter was contagious, and his sense of humor brightened 
the day of everyone he came into contact with. He will be missed by all 
those whose lives he touched. 
A Memorial Service will take place at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 
2023, at the Federated Church of McDonald, with burial in Grace 
Cemetery, McDonald. Memorials may be made to the McDonald EMS and sent 
in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ronald Claude Bell 

William A. “Bill” Wilson, 85, died February 13, 2023, at The 
University of Kansas Hospital, Great Bend Campus.&nbsp; He was born August 
31, 1937, in Yates Center, Kansas, the son of Roscoe C. and Margaret D. 
(White) Wilson.&nbsp; Bill graduated from Yates Center High School in 1955, 
where he excelled in school and football as an end, wide receiver, and 
kicker. He received his bachelor’s degree in physics and education from 
Baker University in 1959, where he was a member and House Manager of the
 Delta Tau Delta fraternity. Bill later completed his master's at Fort 
Hays State College.&nbsp;

A lifetime educator, Bill taught science and math and coached in 
Courtland, Kansas, where he met the love of his life. &nbsp;On December 23, 
1962, he married Linda M. Joerg in Courtland, Kansas.&nbsp; Together they 
moved to Bird City, where they were blessed with two daughters. Bill 
continued to teach high school physics, math, and computing, and coached
 at Bird City and later moved to Otis-Bison High School. In 1970, Bill 
took the job as the High School Principal at Claflin, where he also 
taught physics and computing, staying for 18 years.&nbsp; He later served as 
both the Principal and Superintendent at Palco for five years before 
returning to Claflin as Superintendent.&nbsp; In 2000 he retired from the La 
Crosse School District, where he had been Superintendent for three 
years.&nbsp;

Bill retired in Claflin, where he spent much time at the golf course 
and as a member of the Claflin Golf Club. He maintained the course there
 for several years. He was an avid hunter with his beloved Vizsla dogs 
and knew every corner of Cheyenne Bottoms, where he took his daughters 
to observe and learn about birds. He enjoyed watching songbirds at his 
bird feeders. In retirement he found ways to continue to support many 
area athletes, especially those that shared his love of golf. He built 
numerous sets of customized golf clubs, giving several sets to student 
athletes. He also reloaded shotgun and rifle shells for his friends. 
Bill was a member of the Claflin United Methodist Church.

Bill is survived by his daughters; Shari L. Wilson and husband Chris 
Steineger of Kansas City, and Dana Sheppard and husband Randy of Lyons; a
 brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Janie Wilson of Asheville, North 
Carolina; a cousin, Nadine Charlsen, of Asheville, North Carolina; five 
grandchildren, Austin Ferguson, Dalton Ferguson, Caitlin Medrud and 
husband Brandon, Kimberlee Sheppard and Dustin Sheppard; and seven 
great-grandchildren, Aiden Ferguson, Kingston Medrud, Avery Ferguson, 
Linda Ferguson, Elijah Aruya, Ryder Larcade, and Vivian Medrud; and many
 beloved friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and a great grandson, Wilson Wagner.

Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, February 19, 2023, with 
family to greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 20, 
2023, at Pleasant View Claflin Cemetery, with Pastor Diana Webster 
presiding.

Memorials may be made to the Claflin EMS or Claflin Golf Club in care
 of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>William A. “Bill” Wilson, 85, died February 13, 2023, at The 
University of Kansas Hospital, Great Bend Campus.&nbsp; He was born August 
31, 1937, in Yates Center, Kansas, the son of Roscoe C. and Margaret D. 
(White) Wilson.&nbsp; Bill graduated from Yates Center High School in 1955, 
where he excelled in school and football as an end, wide receiver, and 
kicker. He received his bachelor’s degree in physics and education from 
Baker University in 1959, where he was a member and House Manager of the
 Delta Tau Delta fraternity. Bill later completed his master's at Fort 
Hays State College.&nbsp;A lifetime educator, Bill taught science and math and coached in 
Courtland, Kansas, where he met the love of his life. &nbsp;On December 23, 
1962, he married Linda M. Joerg in Courtland, Kansas.&nbsp; Together they 
moved to Bird City, where they were blessed with two daughters. Bill 
continued to teach high school physics, math, and computing, and coached
 at Bird City and later moved to Otis-Bison High School. In 1970, Bill 
took the job as the High School Principal at Claflin, where he also 
taught physics and computing, staying for 18 years.&nbsp; He later served as 
both the Principal and Superintendent at Palco for five years before 
returning to Claflin as Superintendent.&nbsp; In 2000 he retired from the La 
Crosse School District, where he had been Superintendent for three 
years.&nbsp;Bill retired in Claflin, where he spent much time at the golf course 
and as a member of the Claflin Golf Club. He maintained the course there
 for several years. He was an avid hunter with his beloved Vizsla dogs 
and knew every corner of Cheyenne Bottoms, where he took his daughters 
to observe and learn about birds. He enjoyed watching songbirds at his 
bird feeders. In retirement he found ways to continue to support many 
area athletes, especially those that shared his love of golf. He built 
numerous sets of customized golf clubs, giving several sets to student 
athletes. He also reloaded shotgun and rifle shells for his friends. 
Bill was a member of the Claflin United Methodist Church.Bill is survived by his daughters; Shari L. Wilson and husband Chris 
Steineger of Kansas City, and Dana Sheppard and husband Randy of Lyons; a
 brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Janie Wilson of Asheville, North 
Carolina; a cousin, Nadine Charlsen, of Asheville, North Carolina; five 
grandchildren, Austin Ferguson, Dalton Ferguson, Caitlin Medrud and 
husband Brandon, Kimberlee Sheppard and Dustin Sheppard; and seven 
great-grandchildren, Aiden Ferguson, Kingston Medrud, Avery Ferguson, 
Linda Ferguson, Elijah Aruya, Ryder Larcade, and Vivian Medrud; and many
 beloved friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and a great grandson, Wilson Wagner.Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, February 19, 2023, with 
family to greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 20, 
2023, at Pleasant View Claflin Cemetery, with Pastor Diana Webster 
presiding.Memorials may be made to the Claflin EMS or Claflin Golf Club in care
 of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

William A. 'Bill' Wilson

Howard G. Cary, 91, passed away February 14, 2023.

He was born April 15, 1931, in Downs, the son of Warren and Celeste (Easterly) Cary.

He is preceded in death by his sister, June Boxum.

Howard
 is survived by his wife, Joyce, of the home; children, Curtis of Downs,
 Leslie (Irene) of Vancouver, Washington, James (Nancy) of Downs, John 
of Downs, Susan (Brad) Schoen of Manhattan, and William (Ronda) of 
Olathe; 6&nbsp; grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren

Memorial service 
will be held at a later date. 

Memorials may be given to the First 
Christian Church, Downs or Solomon Valley Hospice in care of Domoney 
Funeral Home, PO Box 127, Downs, KS 67437

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Howard G. Cary, 91, passed away February 14, 2023.He was born April 15, 1931, in Downs, the son of Warren and Celeste (Easterly) Cary.He is preceded in death by his sister, June Boxum.Howard
 is survived by his wife, Joyce, of the home; children, Curtis of Downs,
 Leslie (Irene) of Vancouver, Washington, James (Nancy) of Downs, John 
of Downs, Susan (Brad) Schoen of Manhattan, and William (Ronda) of 
Olathe; 6&nbsp; grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildrenMemorial service 
will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to the First 
Christian Church, Downs or Solomon Valley Hospice in care of Domoney 
Funeral Home, PO Box 127, Downs, KS 67437

Howard G. Cary

Robert “Bob” Dinkel, born on January 3, 1937, in Gove County, KS, passed away on February 12, 2023, at Gove County Medical Center, at the age of 85.

Services with Schmitt Funeral Home are pending.

Robert “Bob” Dinkel, born on January 3, 1937, in Gove County, KS, passed away on February 12, 2023, at Gove County Medical Center, at the age of 85.Services with Schmitt Funeral Home are pending.

Robert 'Bob' Dinkel

​Funeral arrangements are pending and&nbsp;will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Walter Dechant, 96, Hays, died Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at HaysMed.​Funeral arrangements are pending and&nbsp;will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Mary Jane Blackman, 71, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at her home in Gaylord, KS.

Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Mary Jane Blackman, 71, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at her home in Gaylord, KS.Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Mary Jane Blackman

Leroy "Bud" Rodman, of Stockton, KS, went to heaven to join his wife 
on February 13, 2023, at Hays Medical Center, at the age of 97. He was 
born in Ree Heights, South Dakota on July 1, 1925.  He was number 12 of 
13 children born to Chalmer and Elsie Rodman.

Bud grew 
up on the farm with 10 sisters and 1 brother which involved many stories
 of South Dakota farming life. He went into the Navy in 1950 at 25 years
 old so he could get away from the farm and served in the Korean War. He
 was discharged in May 1954 and went to work in the Navy Shipyard in 
Bremerton, Washington as a heavy equipment operator; several of his 
family had migrated to Washington by then. He married Irene Knudson on 
September 3, 1954, and they were married for 61 years. The had two 
children, Stephen and Gail.

Bud was an amazing handyman
 who could fix anything. He enjoyed camping, gardening, boating, 
puzzles, and helping others. He was always willing to lend a hand.

Bud
 loved Jesus his Savior and was involved in many church activities 
throughout the years. He attended North Oak Community Church while 
living in Hays. After retirement they traveled for 17 years with Mobile 
Missionary Assistant Program doing building projects in various states. 
In 2005 they settled in Hays, Kansas to be near their daughter. Bud 
loved his family and enjoyed family get togethers, especially visits 
when he was in the nursing home.

Bud is survived by his
 son, Stephen (Brenda) Rodman of Dolan Spring, Arizona; daughter, Gail 
(Ron) Gallaway of Stockton, Kansas; 5 Grandchildren; 9 
Great-Grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Irene; 2 grandchildren, Carlos and Diego Gallaway; 2 brothers; and 10 sisters.

Bud
 had a deep faith in God and touched many lives. His example of love and
 devotion to His Savior leaves a legacy for generations to come.  A 
legacy that we will carry in our hearts forever.

A 
Graveside Service will be held at the Stockton Cemetery on Saturday, 
February 18, 2023, at 9:30 AM. A Celebration of Life Service will follow
 at 10:30 AM at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton. There will be
 no public visitation.

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

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Leroy "Bud" Rodman, of Stockton, KS, went to heaven to join his wife 
on February 13, 2023, at Hays Medical Center, at the age of 97. He was 
born in Ree Heights, South Dakota on July 1, 1925. He was number 12 of 
13 children born to Chalmer and Elsie Rodman.Bud grew 
up on the farm with 10 sisters and 1 brother which involved many stories
 of South Dakota farming life. He went into the Navy in 1950 at 25 years
 old so he could get away from the farm and served in the Korean War. He
 was discharged in May 1954 and went to work in the Navy Shipyard in 
Bremerton, Washington as a heavy equipment operator; several of his 
family had migrated to Washington by then. He married Irene Knudson on 
September 3, 1954, and they were married for 61 years. The had two 
children, Stephen and Gail.Bud was an amazing handyman
 who could fix anything. He enjoyed camping, gardening, boating, 
puzzles, and helping others. He was always willing to lend a hand.Bud
 loved Jesus his Savior and was involved in many church activities 
throughout the years. He attended North Oak Community Church while 
living in Hays. After retirement they traveled for 17 years with Mobile 
Missionary Assistant Program doing building projects in various states. 
In 2005 they settled in Hays, Kansas to be near their daughter. Bud 
loved his family and enjoyed family get togethers, especially visits 
when he was in the nursing home.Bud is survived by his
 son, Stephen (Brenda) Rodman of Dolan Spring, Arizona; daughter, Gail 
(Ron) Gallaway of Stockton, Kansas; 5 Grandchildren; 9 
Great-Grandchildren.He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Irene; 2 grandchildren, Carlos and Diego Gallaway; 2 brothers; and 10 sisters.Bud
 had a deep faith in God and touched many lives. His example of love and
 devotion to His Savior leaves a legacy for generations to come. A 
legacy that we will carry in our hearts forever.A 
Graveside Service will be held at the Stockton Cemetery on Saturday, 
February 18, 2023, at 9:30 AM. A Celebration of Life Service will follow
 at 10:30 AM at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton. There will be
 no public visitation.Memorials are suggested to 
Solomon Valley Manor and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 
723 N. 1st Stockton, KS 67669.&nbsp;

Leroy Earl 'Bud' Rodman

John Craig Young, age 58, former Hays, Kansas, resident, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, at the Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas.

Services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. &nbsp;

John Craig Young, age 58, former Hays, Kansas, resident, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, at the Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas.Services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. &nbsp;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;

John Craig Young

Ora Lee Folsom, 80, passed away on February 14, 2023, at Medicalodges
 in Great Bend, Kan. He was born on February 26, 1942, in Great Bend, 
Kan., to Clarence and Sara (Ware) Folsom. On January 19, 1967, he 
married Judy Barragree in La Crosse, Kansas. She survives.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Ora spent many of his working years 
in home construction, along with time spent in the oil field and truck 
driving. He enjoyed wood working, particularly in cabinetry, working on 
cars, and general “tinkering”.

Survivors include his wife of the home; three daughters, Lori (John) 
Vainer, Robin (Lee) Bretz, and Dena (Bradley) Wicks, all of Great Bend, 
Kan.; six grandchildren, Brodie Bretz, Braylin Bretz, Katlin Warner, 
Aron Vainer, Emma Phillips, and Gaven Folsom; and two 
great-grandchildren, Krew Mayhugh and Oliver Warner. He is preceded in 
death by his parents; a brother, Robert Folsom; and a sister, Margaret 
Deckert.

Visitation will take place from Noon to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February
 17, 2023, with the family receiving guests from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,
 at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on 
Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home. Interment will 
follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park, with Military Rites conducted by the 
United States Navy. 

Memorials have been designated to Ora Folsom 
Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Ora Lee Folsom, 80, passed away on February 14, 2023, at Medicalodges
 in Great Bend, Kan. He was born on February 26, 1942, in Great Bend, 
Kan., to Clarence and Sara (Ware) Folsom. On January 19, 1967, he 
married Judy Barragree in La Crosse, Kansas. She survives.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Ora spent many of his working years 
in home construction, along with time spent in the oil field and truck 
driving. He enjoyed wood working, particularly in cabinetry, working on 
cars, and general “tinkering”.Survivors include his wife of the home; three daughters, Lori (John) 
Vainer, Robin (Lee) Bretz, and Dena (Bradley) Wicks, all of Great Bend, 
Kan.; six grandchildren, Brodie Bretz, Braylin Bretz, Katlin Warner, 
Aron Vainer, Emma Phillips, and Gaven Folsom; and two 
great-grandchildren, Krew Mayhugh and Oliver Warner. He is preceded in 
death by his parents; a brother, Robert Folsom; and a sister, Margaret 
Deckert.Visitation will take place from Noon to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February
 17, 2023, with the family receiving guests from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,
 at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on 
Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home. Interment will 
follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park, with Military Rites conducted by the 
United States Navy. Memorials have been designated to Ora Folsom 
Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Ora Lee Folsom

Jack Whitton Jacobs, 84, Hill City, Kansas, passed away February 8, 
2023, at the Graham County Hospital. He was born January 15, 1939, at 
home in Hill City to Kenneth “Shorty” and Ruby Lee (Whitton) Jacobs. 
Jack and Shirley Kauffman were married October 24, 1959, in Hill City.

From kindergarten through high school Jack attended Hill City 
Grade and High School, graduating in 1957. He worked for the Hill City 
Times during his school years. By doing so, he earned his 
apprenticeship. Jack worked in the printing industry in Denver and 
Pueblo, Colorado from 1959 to 1974. Returning to Hill City in 1974, he 
started Jacobs Plumbing which he operated until his retirement. Jack had
 many interests. He created lovely, detailed woodworking which included 
building furniture. Jack also did a bit of construction work, including 
an apartment for Shirley and him to live in during their retirement 
years. Other hobbies he enjoyed were building and flying radio 
controlled made airplanes and traveling. He and Shirley especially liked
 attending bluegrass music concerts. Jack loved people and life.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Ruby 
Jacobs,  his daughter Christine Gail Jacobs, his son David Lynn Jacobs 
and brother-in-law Roger Odle. 

Survivors left to fondly remember him are
 his wife Shirley of Hill City; sister Linda Jacobs of Latham, Missouri;
 daughter-in-law Debbie Jacobs Gish (Steve) of Fort Myers, Florida; 
grandchildren:  Jennifer Weich (Steve) of Phoenix, Arizona and Kyle 
Jacobs (Colleen) of Columbus, Ohio. Great grandchildren:  Rocco Jack 
Jacobs and Bear Hicks Jacobs of Columbus, Ohio; sister-in-law Louise 
Odle of Cedar Falls, Iowa; nieces Tracy Rake of New Orleans, Louisiana 
and Brenda Showers (Terry) of Valley Falls, Kansas; nephew Craig Odle 
(Vicky) of Lenexa, Kansas; and cousins:  Edith Vondall of Pocatello, 
Idaho, Jane Jacobs of Pawnee City, Nebraska, and JF Stover of Hill City.

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

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 </figure>Jack Whitton Jacobs, 84, Hill City, Kansas, passed away February 8, 
2023, at the Graham County Hospital. He was born January 15, 1939, at 
home in Hill City to Kenneth “Shorty” and Ruby Lee (Whitton) Jacobs. 
Jack and Shirley Kauffman were married October 24, 1959, in Hill City.From kindergarten through high school Jack attended Hill City 
Grade and High School, graduating in 1957. He worked for the Hill City 
Times during his school years. By doing so, he earned his 
apprenticeship. Jack worked in the printing industry in Denver and 
Pueblo, Colorado from 1959 to 1974. Returning to Hill City in 1974, he 
started Jacobs Plumbing which he operated until his retirement. Jack had
 many interests. He created lovely, detailed woodworking which included 
building furniture. Jack also did a bit of construction work, including 
an apartment for Shirley and him to live in during their retirement 
years. Other hobbies he enjoyed were building and flying radio 
controlled made airplanes and traveling. He and Shirley especially liked
 attending bluegrass music concerts. Jack loved people and life.Jack was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Ruby 
Jacobs, his daughter Christine Gail Jacobs, his son David Lynn Jacobs 
and brother-in-law Roger Odle. Survivors left to fondly remember him are
 his wife Shirley of Hill City; sister Linda Jacobs of Latham, Missouri;
 daughter-in-law Debbie Jacobs Gish (Steve) of Fort Myers, Florida; 
grandchildren: Jennifer Weich (Steve) of Phoenix, Arizona and Kyle 
Jacobs (Colleen) of Columbus, Ohio. Great grandchildren: Rocco Jack 
Jacobs and Bear Hicks Jacobs of Columbus, Ohio; sister-in-law Louise 
Odle of Cedar Falls, Iowa; nieces Tracy Rake of New Orleans, Louisiana 
and Brenda Showers (Terry) of Valley Falls, Kansas; nephew Craig Odle 
(Vicky) of Lenexa, Kansas; and cousins: Edith Vondall of Pocatello, 
Idaho, Jane Jacobs of Pawnee City, Nebraska, and JF Stover of Hill City.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Jack-W-Jacobs?obId=27240022#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Jack W. Jacobs

Our beloved Roy L. Searls, of Atwood, finished his race and heard, “well
 done good and faithful servant” on February 7, 2023, at the age of 96 
years, 6 months and 23 days. 
Roy was born to parents Daniel and Emma Searls on July 15, 1926. Early 
on in life, Roy faced many significant losses. By the age of 14, Roy had
 lost both his mother and his father. Six weeks into his senior year in 
high school, Roy was drafted into the United States Navy where he served
 during WWII. 
On February 3, 1945, Roy married his high school sweetheart, Betty 
“Jeane” Howard. Roy and Jeane celebrated 78 years of marriage and had 
four wonderful children—Carol Ann, Daniel, Debby, and Kenneth. 
For 40 years, Roy worked for AT&amp;T in Atwood. Roy was an active 
member of the Masonic Lodge since 1951 and served as a Worthy Patron in 
Eastern Star. He was also an active and faithful member of the United 
Methodist Church. While he was still able, Roy could be found golfing, 
building something in his workshop, drinking coffee with friends, or 
serving in the community with Jeane by his side. 
Roy pursued people. His kindness, steadfastness, compassion, and 
servant’s heart impacted just about anyone that knew him. If you know 
Roy, you probably have a cabinet, bread box, crib, bookcase, or some 
other wooden treasure made by his hands. He welcomed all and loved 
freely. He will be missed, but we rest in the hope that there are things
 death cannot touch. 
Roy Searls was preceded in death by daughter, Carol Ann Heim; son, 
Kenneth Searls; and son-in-law, John Sandoval. Roy is survived by wife, 
Jeane Searls of Atwood, KS; daughter, Debby Sandoval of Wichita, KS; 
son, Daniel Searls and wife Renee of Ponca City, OK; Tammy Searls 
Haldeman of Quinter, KS; grandson Tim Laurent and wife Debbie of 
Lawrence, KS; granddaughter, Sharie Laurent of Wichita, KS; grandson, 
Chris Searls and wife Michele of Spring Hill, KS; grandson Jacob Searls 
and wife Holly of Olathe, KS; grandson, Brandon Searls and wife Janet of
 Wichita, KS; granddaughter Angela Johnson of Hays, KS; grandson Justin 
Barrett and wife Janelle of Colby, Kansas; great-granddaughter, Kelley 
Weir and husband Joey of Farmington, NM; great-granddaughter Keri Searls
 of Las Cruces, NM; great-grandson Kameron Demby of Lawrence, KS; 
great-granddaughter Whitney Randolf and husband Preston of Denver, CO; 
great-granddaughter Macie Laurent of Lawrence, KS; great-granddaughters,
 Grace, Hayley and Addison Searls of Olathe, KS; great-grandson, Ethan 
Searls of Olathe, KS; great-great-grandchildren Jaycee and Braxton of 
Farmington, NM; great-great-grandchildren Georgia and Charlotte of 
Denver, CO; great-grandchildren Chloe, Justice, Brayden, and Lauden of 
Colby, KS. 
A celebration of Roy’s life is scheduled for Saturday, February 18, 
2023, at 10:00 a.m., at the Atwood United Methodist Church.

In lieu of 
flowers, donations may be made to the HaysMed Hospice and Palliative 
Care Unit and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 
67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Our beloved Roy L. Searls, of Atwood, finished his race and heard, “well
 done good and faithful servant” on February 7, 2023, at the age of 96 
years, 6 months and 23 days. 
Roy was born to parents Daniel and Emma Searls on July 15, 1926. Early 
on in life, Roy faced many significant losses. By the age of 14, Roy had
 lost both his mother and his father. Six weeks into his senior year in 
high school, Roy was drafted into the United States Navy where he served
 during WWII. 
On February 3, 1945, Roy married his high school sweetheart, Betty 
“Jeane” Howard. Roy and Jeane celebrated 78 years of marriage and had 
four wonderful children—Carol Ann, Daniel, Debby, and Kenneth. 
For 40 years, Roy worked for AT&amp;T in Atwood. Roy was an active 
member of the Masonic Lodge since 1951 and served as a Worthy Patron in 
Eastern Star. He was also an active and faithful member of the United 
Methodist Church. While he was still able, Roy could be found golfing, 
building something in his workshop, drinking coffee with friends, or 
serving in the community with Jeane by his side. 
Roy pursued people. His kindness, steadfastness, compassion, and 
servant’s heart impacted just about anyone that knew him. If you know 
Roy, you probably have a cabinet, bread box, crib, bookcase, or some 
other wooden treasure made by his hands. He welcomed all and loved 
freely. He will be missed, but we rest in the hope that there are things
 death cannot touch. 
Roy Searls was preceded in death by daughter, Carol Ann Heim; son, 
Kenneth Searls; and son-in-law, John Sandoval. Roy is survived by wife, 
Jeane Searls of Atwood, KS; daughter, Debby Sandoval of Wichita, KS; 
son, Daniel Searls and wife Renee of Ponca City, OK; Tammy Searls 
Haldeman of Quinter, KS; grandson Tim Laurent and wife Debbie of 
Lawrence, KS; granddaughter, Sharie Laurent of Wichita, KS; grandson, 
Chris Searls and wife Michele of Spring Hill, KS; grandson Jacob Searls 
and wife Holly of Olathe, KS; grandson, Brandon Searls and wife Janet of
 Wichita, KS; granddaughter Angela Johnson of Hays, KS; grandson Justin 
Barrett and wife Janelle of Colby, Kansas; great-granddaughter, Kelley 
Weir and husband Joey of Farmington, NM; great-granddaughter Keri Searls
 of Las Cruces, NM; great-grandson Kameron Demby of Lawrence, KS; 
great-granddaughter Whitney Randolf and husband Preston of Denver, CO; 
great-granddaughter Macie Laurent of Lawrence, KS; great-granddaughters,
 Grace, Hayley and Addison Searls of Olathe, KS; great-grandson, Ethan 
Searls of Olathe, KS; great-great-grandchildren Jaycee and Braxton of 
Farmington, NM; great-great-grandchildren Georgia and Charlotte of 
Denver, CO; great-grandchildren Chloe, Justice, Brayden, and Lauden of 
Colby, KS. 
A celebration of Roy’s life is scheduled for Saturday, February 18, 
2023, at 10:00 a.m., at the Atwood United Methodist Church. In lieu of 
flowers, donations may be made to the HaysMed Hospice and Palliative 
Care Unit and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 
67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Roy L. Searls

Chris Gottschalk of Hays, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in Hays.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Friday, February 17, 2023, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Hays.

Visitation will be Thursday 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM at the church with a&nbsp;combined rosary and parish vigil will be 7:00 PM.

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

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to TMP-Marian.

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

A full obituary is pending with Keithley Funeral Homes.

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 </figure>Chris Gottschalk of Hays, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in Hays.Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Friday, February 17, 2023, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Hays.Visitation will be Thursday 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM at the church with a&nbsp;combined rosary and parish vigil will be 7:00 PM.Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to TMP-Marian.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.comA full obituary is pending with Keithley Funeral Homes.

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