March 27, 1956
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 21, 2023

An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Lavina-Marie-Hayes?obId=27108212#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

March 27, 1956
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 21, 2023An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Lavina-Marie-Hayes?obId=27108212#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Lavina Marie Hayes

February 20, 1949
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 22, 2023

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

A private family graveside service will be held.

February 20, 1949
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 22, 2023An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.A private family graveside service will be held.

Glen Ray Cain

Margaret
 Nancy Ziegler was born November 6, 1945, in Comanche County, Texas, to 
Dillard J. and Linner D. (Donaldson) Kelsey.&nbsp; 

She passed away on Sunday,
 January 22, 2023, at Gove County Medical Hospital, Quinter, at the age 
of 77.&nbsp;

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney, KS.

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 </figure>Margaret
 Nancy Ziegler was born November 6, 1945, in Comanche County, Texas, to 
Dillard J. and Linner D. (Donaldson) Kelsey.&nbsp; She passed away on Sunday,
 January 22, 2023, at Gove County Medical Hospital, Quinter, at the age 
of 77.&nbsp;Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney, KS.

Margaret Nancy Ziegler

Leroy Hugh Green, age 95 of Hays, Kansas, formerly of&nbsp;Norton and Great Bend,&nbsp;passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023,&nbsp;at Via Christi Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.

He was born January 14, 1928, in Beaver County, Oklahoma, near the town of Knowles on the farm where he grew up to Earl “Sonny” and Leona (Nichols) Green. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Leroy&nbsp;graduated from high school in 1946 from Gate, Oklahoma.&nbsp;&nbsp;He attended college at Central State University in Edmond, Oklahoma, from 1947 until he was drafted into the Army in September 1950.&nbsp;He served for two years as a laboratory technician and then became an active reservist until 1956.&nbsp;

While in the Army, stationed at Fort Lewis in Tacoma, Washington, he met his wife Leona (Messer) Green of 68 years. They were married October 6, 1951, and began their family. &nbsp;She preceded him in death on February 29, 2020.

After his honorable discharge from the Army, he worked and attended the University of Pugot Sound in Tacoma and completed his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration in August 1954. &nbsp;The following summer he was invited to move back to Gate, Oklahoma and was offered a teaching and coaching position. &nbsp;They moved to Edmond, Oklahoma, a year later where he taught math and attended Central State University and he earned his Master’s of Teaching in Business Administration. &nbsp;&nbsp;For the next twenty years he worked as a Superintendent of Schools at three different school districts in Kansas (Englewood, Cullison and Jennings).&nbsp;While in Jennings, he also farmed and raised cattle which he was very passionate about.

In 1978, they moved to Norton and he opened the Green Insurance Agency and continued to raise a few cattle and pigs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Leroy sold the agency in 1993 but continued to raise a few animals until moving to Great Bend in 1996 where he and Leona continued with their passion of dancing and they became R-Ver’s.&nbsp;They enjoyed time at the lake and attending dances around the area.

Survivors include his sons,&nbsp;Mike Green&nbsp;and wife,&nbsp;Beverly,&nbsp;Maumelle,&nbsp;AR;&nbsp;Kevin Green&nbsp;and wife,&nbsp;Lisa,&nbsp;Victoria, KS;&nbsp;Keith Green&nbsp;and wife,&nbsp;Donna,&nbsp;Hays, KS;&nbsp;Kerry Green&nbsp;and wife,&nbsp;Hope,&nbsp;Jennings, KS;&nbsp;his&nbsp;daughters,&nbsp;Karen Beal&nbsp;and husband,&nbsp;Brett, Wichita, KS;Kim Green,&nbsp;Colorado Springs, CO;&nbsp;his sister-in-law, Idell Green, Laverne, OK;&nbsp;his&nbsp;16 grandchildren, and&nbsp;his&nbsp;23 great-grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Leroy “Sonny” and Leona (Nichols) Green,&nbsp;his&nbsp;son,&nbsp;Dennis Patrick Green,&nbsp;his&nbsp;brother,&nbsp;Charles Green;&nbsp;and&nbsp;his&nbsp;sister,&nbsp;LaDora &nbsp;Callaway.

A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.

In Lieu of flowers the family suggests&nbsp;memorials&nbsp;to&nbsp;North Central Kansas Technical College Hays, Kansas / Nursing Program&nbsp;in care of the mortuary.

Services are entrusted to&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays,&nbsp;1919 East&nbsp;22nd &nbsp;Street,&nbsp;Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;&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 guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

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 </figure>Leroy Hugh Green, age 95 of Hays, Kansas, formerly of&nbsp;Norton and Great Bend,&nbsp;passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023,&nbsp;at Via Christi Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.He was born January 14, 1928, in Beaver County, Oklahoma, near the town of Knowles on the farm where he grew up to Earl “Sonny” and Leona (Nichols) Green. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Leroy&nbsp;graduated from high school in 1946 from Gate, Oklahoma.&nbsp;&nbsp;He attended college at Central State University in Edmond, Oklahoma, from 1947 until he was drafted into the Army in September 1950.&nbsp;He served for two years as a laboratory technician and then became an active reservist until 1956.&nbsp;While in the Army, stationed at Fort Lewis in Tacoma, Washington, he met his wife Leona (Messer) Green of 68 years. They were married October 6, 1951, and began their family. &nbsp;She preceded him in death on February 29, 2020.<figure>
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 </figure>After his honorable discharge from the Army, he worked and attended the University of Pugot Sound in Tacoma and completed his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration in August 1954. &nbsp;The following summer he was invited to move back to Gate, Oklahoma and was offered a teaching and coaching position. &nbsp;They moved to Edmond, Oklahoma, a year later where he taught math and attended Central State University and he earned his Master’s of Teaching in Business Administration. &nbsp;&nbsp;For the next twenty years he worked as a Superintendent of Schools at three different school districts in Kansas (Englewood, Cullison and Jennings).&nbsp;While in Jennings, he also farmed and raised cattle which he was very passionate about.In 1978, they moved to Norton and he opened the Green Insurance Agency and continued to raise a few cattle and pigs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Leroy sold the agency in 1993 but continued to raise a few animals until moving to Great Bend in 1996 where he and Leona continued with their passion of dancing and they became R-Ver’s.&nbsp;They enjoyed time at the lake and attending dances around the area.Survivors include his sons,&nbsp;Mike Green&nbsp;and wife,&nbsp;Beverly,&nbsp;Maumelle,&nbsp;AR;&nbsp;Kevin Green&nbsp;and wife,&nbsp;Lisa,&nbsp;Victoria, KS;&nbsp;Keith Green&nbsp;and wife,&nbsp;Donna,&nbsp;Hays, KS;&nbsp;Kerry Green&nbsp;and wife,&nbsp;Hope,&nbsp;Jennings, KS;&nbsp;his&nbsp;daughters,&nbsp;Karen Beal&nbsp;and husband,&nbsp;Brett, Wichita, KS;Kim Green,&nbsp;Colorado Springs, CO;&nbsp;his sister-in-law, Idell Green, Laverne, OK;&nbsp;his&nbsp;16 grandchildren, and&nbsp;his&nbsp;23 great-grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Leroy “Sonny” and Leona (Nichols) Green,&nbsp;his&nbsp;son,&nbsp;Dennis Patrick Green,&nbsp;his&nbsp;brother,&nbsp;Charles Green;&nbsp;and&nbsp;his&nbsp;sister,&nbsp;LaDora &nbsp;Callaway.A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.In Lieu of flowers the family suggests&nbsp;memorials&nbsp;to&nbsp;North Central Kansas Technical College Hays, Kansas / Nursing Program&nbsp;in care of the mortuary.Services are entrusted to&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays,&nbsp;1919 East&nbsp;22nd &nbsp;Street,&nbsp;Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;&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 guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

Leroy Hugh Green

John Lawrence Weishaar, 79, of Salina, passed away Friday, January 20th, 2023.

John was born in Gem, Kansas on March 16, 1943, a son of Mary Agnes (Ryan) and Harry Joseph Weishaar.

He married Sheryl Thompson on September 5, 1964, in Salina, Kansas.

He worked as the Transportation Manager at Solomon Corporation for over 30 years.

Survivors
 include two daughters, Pam Weishaar, of Salina, Kansas, Debbie O'Brien 
(Kelly), of Wichita, Kansas; son, Jeff Weishaar (Deb), of Phillipsburg, 
Kansas; grandchildren, Adam, Alec, Alyse (Ryan), Annie, Morgan, Nathan, 
Lauryn, and Isaac.

He is preceded in death by his 
parents; wife, Sheryl Weishaar; siblings, Joan Martz, Don Weishaar, Bob 
Weishaar, and Bill Weishaar.

Visitation will be on 
Friday, January 27th, from 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm, at Carlson-Geisendorf 
Funeral Home, with family receiving friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

Funeral
 Service will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, January 28th at Carlson - 
Geisendorf Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Brooks officiating. Burial will
 follow at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Donations may be made to the Salina Animal Shelter or Autism Speaks, in care of the funeral home.

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 </figure>John Lawrence Weishaar, 79, of Salina, passed away Friday, January 20th, 2023.John was born in Gem, Kansas on March 16, 1943, a son of Mary Agnes (Ryan) and Harry Joseph Weishaar.He married Sheryl Thompson on September 5, 1964, in Salina, Kansas.He worked as the Transportation Manager at Solomon Corporation for over 30 years.Survivors
 include two daughters, Pam Weishaar, of Salina, Kansas, Debbie O'Brien 
(Kelly), of Wichita, Kansas; son, Jeff Weishaar (Deb), of Phillipsburg, 
Kansas; grandchildren, Adam, Alec, Alyse (Ryan), Annie, Morgan, Nathan, 
Lauryn, and Isaac.He is preceded in death by his 
parents; wife, Sheryl Weishaar; siblings, Joan Martz, Don Weishaar, Bob 
Weishaar, and Bill Weishaar.Visitation will be on 
Friday, January 27th, from 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm, at Carlson-Geisendorf 
Funeral Home, with family receiving friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.Funeral
 Service will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, January 28th at Carlson - 
Geisendorf Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Brooks officiating. Burial will
 follow at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery.Donations may be made to the Salina Animal Shelter or Autism Speaks, in care of the funeral home.

John Lawrence Weishaar

James R. “Jim” Pfister, 91, passed away on January 22, 2023. He was 
born on October 19, 1931, in Great Bend, Kansas. On November 22, 1952, 
he married Madalyn Saunders. They raised five children in Raymond, 
Kansas.

Jim was a lifetime resident of Kansas and a third-generation mason. 
He continued Pfister Masonry with his brother, Jerry. Their quality of 
work was recognized throughout the state with numerous jobs in Great 
Bend.

His love of the outdoors was next to none. A lifetime member of Ducks
 Unlimited and a NRA Golden Eagle, Jim’s favorite sport was hunting 
coyotes with greyhounds. He was an avid raccoon hunter and Plott Hound 
historian and was nominated by the American Plott Association to the 
American Plott Hunters Hall of Fame. Jim wrote numerous articles on the 
breed for the Full Cry and American Plott Association magazines. He rode
 his last mule at the age of 81, while hunting raccoons with his 
lifetime friend, George Weber. A famous quote of his while being 
questioned by hunting friends was “Boys, I am getting old and running 
out of lies."

He is survived by four daughters, Vicki Wood and husband, Dale, of 
Great Bend, Kansas, Valorie Rosinski and husband, Mike, of Great Bend, 
Kansas, Vencette MacLaren of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Vivian “Joan” 
Pfister of Great Bend, Kansas; fourteen grandchildren, Richard Doll and 
wife, Jean, Amy Gosnell, Kristina Johnson, Natalie Hoke and husband, 
Craig, Angela Miles, Kevin Duntz and wife, Candace, Becky Lazatin and 
husband, Doug, Jessica Fitzgerald and husband, Nic, John Currall and 
wife, Rocio, Melissa Keller and husband, Joel, Lauren Faulks and 
husband, Bodie, Nathan Barta and wife, Dani, Billy Pfister and wife, 
Kylie, and Jami Downing and husband, Isaac; nineteen 
great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He is preceeded in death 
by his wife, Madalyn; son, Jimmy; parents, Daniel and Lora (Riggen) 
Pfister; and brother, Jerry Pfister.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral 
service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Bryant 
Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Daniel Vandenburg presiding. 

In lieu of 
flowers, memorials have been designated to the Jim Pfister Memorial 
Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>James R. “Jim” Pfister, 91, passed away on January 22, 2023. He was 
born on October 19, 1931, in Great Bend, Kansas. On November 22, 1952, 
he married Madalyn Saunders. They raised five children in Raymond, 
Kansas.Jim was a lifetime resident of Kansas and a third-generation mason. 
He continued Pfister Masonry with his brother, Jerry. Their quality of 
work was recognized throughout the state with numerous jobs in Great 
Bend.His love of the outdoors was next to none. A lifetime member of Ducks
 Unlimited and a NRA Golden Eagle, Jim’s favorite sport was hunting 
coyotes with greyhounds. He was an avid raccoon hunter and Plott Hound 
historian and was nominated by the American Plott Association to the 
American Plott Hunters Hall of Fame. Jim wrote numerous articles on the 
breed for the Full Cry and American Plott Association magazines. He rode
 his last mule at the age of 81, while hunting raccoons with his 
lifetime friend, George Weber. A famous quote of his while being 
questioned by hunting friends was “Boys, I am getting old and running 
out of lies."He is survived by four daughters, Vicki Wood and husband, Dale, of 
Great Bend, Kansas, Valorie Rosinski and husband, Mike, of Great Bend, 
Kansas, Vencette MacLaren of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Vivian “Joan” 
Pfister of Great Bend, Kansas; fourteen grandchildren, Richard Doll and 
wife, Jean, Amy Gosnell, Kristina Johnson, Natalie Hoke and husband, 
Craig, Angela Miles, Kevin Duntz and wife, Candace, Becky Lazatin and 
husband, Doug, Jessica Fitzgerald and husband, Nic, John Currall and 
wife, Rocio, Melissa Keller and husband, Joel, Lauren Faulks and 
husband, Bodie, Nathan Barta and wife, Dani, Billy Pfister and wife, 
Kylie, and Jami Downing and husband, Isaac; nineteen 
great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He is preceeded in death 
by his wife, Madalyn; son, Jimmy; parents, Daniel and Lora (Riggen) 
Pfister; and brother, Jerry Pfister.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral 
service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Bryant 
Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Daniel Vandenburg presiding. In lieu of 
flowers, memorials have been designated to the Jim Pfister Memorial 
Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

James R. 'Jim' Pfister

Sondra Kay (Campbell) Rymer, 69, loving mother and grandmother, passed 
away after a courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, January 20, 2023.
  Sondra spent her entire life living in Wichita, Kansas, where she 
worked at Boeing, Spirit Aerosystems and Cessna and retried after over 
35 years of service in the aircraft field. 

In her spare time Sondra 
loved the competition of bowling and playing pool. 

 Preceded in death by
 parents: William and Margie Campbell; and husband Roger Rymer. 

 
Survivors include her three children Aaron (Michelle) Goodwin of 
Wichita, Kansas, Ryan (Alicia) Rymer of Hays, Kansas, and Debra Rymer of 
New York, New York; her four grandchildren, Brianna, Lacy, Garrett and 
Audrey; brother Stephen Campbell and sisters Kathleen Steward, Judith 
Campbell, Rebecca Salter and Tracy Risley; many nieces and nephews, and 
her companion, Scotty Lemon.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at <a href="http://www.HillsideFuneralHomeWest.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.HillsideFuneralHomeWest.com</a> for the Rymer family.

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 </figure>Sondra Kay (Campbell) Rymer, 69, loving mother and grandmother, passed 
away after a courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, January 20, 2023.
 Sondra spent her entire life living in Wichita, Kansas, where she 
worked at Boeing, Spirit Aerosystems and Cessna and retried after over 
35 years of service in the aircraft field. In her spare time Sondra 
loved the competition of bowling and playing pool. Preceded in death by
 parents: William and Margie Campbell; and husband Roger Rymer. 
Survivors include her three children Aaron (Michelle) Goodwin of 
Wichita, Kansas, Ryan (Alicia) Rymer of Hays, Kansas, and Debra Rymer of 
New York, New York; her four grandchildren, Brianna, Lacy, Garrett and 
Audrey; brother Stephen Campbell and sisters Kathleen Steward, Judith 
Campbell, Rebecca Salter and Tracy Risley; many nieces and nephews, and 
her companion, Scotty Lemon.Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at <a href="http://www.HillsideFuneralHomeWest.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.HillsideFuneralHomeWest.com</a> for the Rymer family.

Sondra Kay (Campbell) Rymer

Longtime Goodland, Kansas, resident Sharon Rene Mann, 84, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at the Cheyenne County Village in St. Francis, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sharon&nbsp;was born on&nbsp;July 27, 1938, in&nbsp;Goodland, Kansas, to Leonard &amp; Marie (Bowling) Stephens.&nbsp;

On November 27, 1955, Sharon married her high school sweetheart Darrell Mann in Denver, Colorado.&nbsp; To this union, four children; Craig, Brad, Dana and Joni were born.

Sharon worked for the telephone company as an operator in her early years&nbsp;and&nbsp;she also was the Post Mistress for the Ruleton post office.

Sharon was the perfect farm wife, she drove a truck during harvest,&nbsp;she&nbsp;could help out at whatever was asked of her!

After retiring from farming, Sharon and Darrell bought&nbsp;Mulhem’s&nbsp;Jewelry Store which they ran for many years before retiring for good!

Sharon greatly enjoyed gardening especially late in life her flower beds. When her children were young she was very busy traveling with them&nbsp;on all their activities including Prairie&nbsp;Dusters, 4-H, and sports activities through high school. &nbsp;In later years this support continued with her grandchildren and of late her great-grandchildren. &nbsp;March Madness was one of her favorite times of the year&nbsp;and&nbsp;she was a big KU basketball fan!&nbsp;&nbsp;She also served on the Goodland Cemetery Board from 2002-2012.

She is survived by&nbsp;her children&nbsp;Brad&nbsp;(Sue)&nbsp;Mann,&nbsp;Dana&nbsp;(John)&nbsp;Murray&nbsp;and&nbsp;Joni&nbsp;(Barry)&nbsp;Guyer,&nbsp;12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were&nbsp;her parents, husband&nbsp;Darrell&nbsp;and&nbsp;son&nbsp;Craig.<a></a>

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on&nbsp;Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 10:30 AM MT at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Goodland with Father&nbsp;Carlos Ruiz&nbsp;officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on&nbsp;Wednesday,&nbsp;January 25, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM MT&nbsp;at&nbsp;Koons Russell Funeral Home&nbsp;in Goodland with a Vigil and Rosary Service to begin at 7:00 at the&nbsp;Funeral Home.

Memorials may be designated to the&nbsp;Sharon Mann Memorial Fund&nbsp;and may be left at the services 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 service arrangements have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

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 </figure>Longtime Goodland, Kansas, resident Sharon Rene Mann, 84, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at the Cheyenne County Village in St. Francis, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sharon&nbsp;was born on&nbsp;July 27, 1938, in&nbsp;Goodland, Kansas, to Leonard &amp; Marie (Bowling) Stephens.&nbsp;On November 27, 1955, Sharon married her high school sweetheart Darrell Mann in Denver, Colorado.&nbsp; To this union, four children; Craig, Brad, Dana and Joni were born.Sharon worked for the telephone company as an operator in her early years&nbsp;and&nbsp;she also was the Post Mistress for the Ruleton post office.Sharon was the perfect farm wife, she drove a truck during harvest,&nbsp;she&nbsp;could help out at whatever was asked of her!After retiring from farming, Sharon and Darrell bought&nbsp;Mulhem’s&nbsp;Jewelry Store which they ran for many years before retiring for good!Sharon greatly enjoyed gardening especially late in life her flower beds. When her children were young she was very busy traveling with them&nbsp;on all their activities including Prairie&nbsp;Dusters, 4-H, and sports activities through high school. &nbsp;In later years this support continued with her grandchildren and of late her great-grandchildren. &nbsp;March Madness was one of her favorite times of the year&nbsp;and&nbsp;she was a big KU basketball fan!&nbsp;&nbsp;She also served on the Goodland Cemetery Board from 2002-2012.She is survived by&nbsp;her children&nbsp;Brad&nbsp;(Sue)&nbsp;Mann,&nbsp;Dana&nbsp;(John)&nbsp;Murray&nbsp;and&nbsp;Joni&nbsp;(Barry)&nbsp;Guyer,&nbsp;12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.Preceding her in death were&nbsp;her parents, husband&nbsp;Darrell&nbsp;and&nbsp;son&nbsp;Craig.<a></a>A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on&nbsp;Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 10:30 AM MT at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Goodland with Father&nbsp;Carlos Ruiz&nbsp;officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.Visitation will be held on&nbsp;Wednesday,&nbsp;January 25, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM MT&nbsp;at&nbsp;Koons Russell Funeral Home&nbsp;in Goodland with a Vigil and Rosary Service to begin at 7:00 at the&nbsp;Funeral Home.Memorials may be designated to the&nbsp;Sharon Mann Memorial Fund&nbsp;and may be left at the services 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 service arrangements have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Sharon Rene Mann

Billy Thornton, age 63, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023, in 
Osborne, KS. He was born the son of Leland &amp; Norene (Schloh) 
Thornton on August 22, 1959.

A full obituary is pending with&nbsp; Rentschler Family Mortuaries.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Billy-Thornton?obId=27097165#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Billy Thornton, age 63, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023, in 
Osborne, KS. He was born the son of Leland &amp; Norene (Schloh) 
Thornton on August 22, 1959.A full obituary is pending with&nbsp; Rentschler Family Mortuaries.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Billy-Thornton?obId=27097165#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Billy Thornton

Zachary Wayne Wright, 34, of Levant, died Friday, January 20, 2023, at 
Citizens Medical Center, in Colby. He was born September 28, 1988, in 
Colby, KS, to Larry Wright and Connie Schiltz. Zach worked at Fosters 
Floor Covering in Colby and Ben Lee Processing in Atwood. He enjoyed 
motorcycles, vehicles and spending time at the lake. 

On November 10, 
2016, Zach married Sarah Bare. Zach loved his children and enjoyed 
spending time with them. 
He was preceded in death by siblings, Allen Wright and Angela Wright. 
He is survived by parents, Larry Wright and Connie Schiltz; wife Sarah 
Bare Wright; children, Sydnie Hughes, Lloyd Wright and Ember Wright; 
siblings, Kelly Wright, Rochelle Santimaw, Darrell James Wright and Eric
 Schiltz and brother-in-law Calvin “Buddy” Bare. 
The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, 
2023, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Memorials may be made to the family 
for expenses and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, 
KS 67701. For information or condolences, visit www.baalmannmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Zachary Wayne Wright, 34, of Levant, died Friday, January 20, 2023, at 
Citizens Medical Center, in Colby. He was born September 28, 1988, in 
Colby, KS, to Larry Wright and Connie Schiltz. Zach worked at Fosters 
Floor Covering in Colby and Ben Lee Processing in Atwood. He enjoyed 
motorcycles, vehicles and spending time at the lake. On November 10, 
2016, Zach married Sarah Bare. Zach loved his children and enjoyed 
spending time with them. 
He was preceded in death by siblings, Allen Wright and Angela Wright. 
He is survived by parents, Larry Wright and Connie Schiltz; wife Sarah 
Bare Wright; children, Sydnie Hughes, Lloyd Wright and Ember Wright; 
siblings, Kelly Wright, Rochelle Santimaw, Darrell James Wright and Eric
 Schiltz and brother-in-law Calvin “Buddy” Bare. 
The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, 
2023, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Memorials may be made to the family 
for expenses and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, 
KS 67701. For information or condolences, visit www.baalmannmortuary.com.

Zachary Wayne Wright

Phillipsburg resident Ruth Hanchett passed away Jan. 18, 2023, at 
the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age of 98.&nbsp;
 She was born March 29, 1924, in Tony, Wisconsin.

Survivors include her sons, Leland of Phillipsburg &amp; Warren of 
Aurora, CO; her daughter, Cheryl Hays of Edmond, OK; 7 grandchildren, 6 
great grandchildren &amp; 1 great-great grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 28, at 10:30 a.m. in the 
Assembly of God Church, with Pastors Darrell Schmid &amp; Art Walker 
officiating.&nbsp; The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve 
Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Fairview 
Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 9:00 to 9:00 Thursday &amp; Friday at the 
funeral home with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. 
Friday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Services, the Assembly of God Church or to Prairie Wind Villa.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Ruth Hanchett passed away Jan. 18, 2023, at 
the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age of 98.&nbsp;
 She was born March 29, 1924, in Tony, Wisconsin.Survivors include her sons, Leland of Phillipsburg &amp; Warren of 
Aurora, CO; her daughter, Cheryl Hays of Edmond, OK; 7 grandchildren, 6 
great grandchildren &amp; 1 great-great grandchild.Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 28, at 10:30 a.m. in the 
Assembly of God Church, with Pastors Darrell Schmid &amp; Art Walker 
officiating.&nbsp; The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve 
Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Fairview 
Cemetery.Visitation will be from 9:00 to 9:00 Thursday &amp; Friday at the 
funeral home with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. 
Friday.Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Services, the Assembly of God Church or to Prairie Wind Villa.

Ruth Hanchett

Janice Kay Parker, 78 years of age, died on Friday, January 20, 2023, at The Cedars in McPherson, Kansas.&nbsp;

Janice
 was born to Albert Hugh and Louise Elaine (Smitherman) Greiner on 
February 19, 1944, in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; She was married to William 
Parker in Haviland, Kansas on August 28, 1965.&nbsp;

Janice
 is survived by her husband William of McPherson; daughters, Jennifer 
Broadfoot (Doug) of Hesston and Ami Schrader (Matt) of McPherson; 
sisters, Judy Allen of Grinnell, Dianne Unruh (Jeryl) of Greensburg; 
brother, Alan Greiner (Penny) of Kingman; grandchildren, Parker 
Broadfoot, Amelia Broadfoot, Keller Broadfoot (Madison), and Nolan 
Schrader; nieces, &nbsp;Myrna Craig, Trista Noelle Richards, Mindy Spraul 
(Ryan), Traci Schrader Lang (Chad), and Sarah Unruh; nephews, Troy 
Tuttle (Melanie), Craig Tuttle, Derek Tuttle (Jodi), Jason Unruh 
(Jennie), and Heath Greiner (Katy).

She was preceded in death by parents, Albert in 2002 and Louise in 2011, and grandson, Jackson Schrader in 2021.

Growing
 up in Haviland learning farming, to tend sheep and harvest wheat, 
making sure there was time for her piano, Janice graduated from 
Haviland&nbsp; High School in 1962.&nbsp; She never forgot her roots on the farm, 
particularly her cooking and bread making skills she learned from her 
mom.&nbsp; She graduated from the University of Kansas in 1966 majoring in 
music and piano. She later on in her career completed a master’s degree 
from Southwestern College at Winfield.&nbsp; Around age fifty, Janice decided
 she wanted to teach Spanish full time so she studied Spanish through a 
Graduate Studies Program at Wichita State University studying three 
summers in Pueblo, Mexico.

Janice
 taught in several school districts including Dover High 
School/Eskridge, Hays, Douglass, Inman, and McPherson.&nbsp; For six years, 
she taught Spanish at Buhler High School.&nbsp; During that time, she was 
fortunate to travel to several foreign countries with students including
 Mexico, Costa Rica, Spain, France, and Northern Africa.&nbsp; She loved to 
travel, and she and Bill traveled to many foreign countries without 
students. Janice finished her teaching career teaching Spanish at 
McPherson High School.

Janice
 was an active member of the First Baptist Church of McPherson and the 
Shalom Sunday School Class for many years.&nbsp; She enjoyed sharing her 
musical talents by singing in the church choir and various musical 
events in the McPherson community.

Family was most important in Janice’s life. They came first.&nbsp;

The
 family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, 
January 26, 2023, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; A Celebration of 
Life service will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, January 27, at the First 
Baptist Church with Rev. John Pattison officiating.&nbsp;

Memorial
 donations may be given to The Cedars Resident Assistance Fund, First 
Baptist Church Shalom Class, or McPherson Area Habitat for Humanity in 
care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 
67460.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Janice Kay Parker, 78 years of age, died on Friday, January 20, 2023, at The Cedars in McPherson, Kansas.&nbsp;Janice
 was born to Albert Hugh and Louise Elaine (Smitherman) Greiner on 
February 19, 1944, in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; She was married to William 
Parker in Haviland, Kansas on August 28, 1965.&nbsp;Janice
 is survived by her husband William of McPherson; daughters, Jennifer 
Broadfoot (Doug) of Hesston and Ami Schrader (Matt) of McPherson; 
sisters, Judy Allen of Grinnell, Dianne Unruh (Jeryl) of Greensburg; 
brother, Alan Greiner (Penny) of Kingman; grandchildren, Parker 
Broadfoot, Amelia Broadfoot, Keller Broadfoot (Madison), and Nolan 
Schrader; nieces, &nbsp;Myrna Craig, Trista Noelle Richards, Mindy Spraul 
(Ryan), Traci Schrader Lang (Chad), and Sarah Unruh; nephews, Troy 
Tuttle (Melanie), Craig Tuttle, Derek Tuttle (Jodi), Jason Unruh 
(Jennie), and Heath Greiner (Katy).She was preceded in death by parents, Albert in 2002 and Louise in 2011, and grandson, Jackson Schrader in 2021.Growing
 up in Haviland learning farming, to tend sheep and harvest wheat, 
making sure there was time for her piano, Janice graduated from 
Haviland&nbsp; High School in 1962.&nbsp; She never forgot her roots on the farm, 
particularly her cooking and bread making skills she learned from her 
mom.&nbsp; She graduated from the University of Kansas in 1966 majoring in 
music and piano. She later on in her career completed a master’s degree 
from Southwestern College at Winfield.&nbsp; Around age fifty, Janice decided
 she wanted to teach Spanish full time so she studied Spanish through a 
Graduate Studies Program at Wichita State University studying three 
summers in Pueblo, Mexico.Janice
 taught in several school districts including Dover High 
School/Eskridge, Hays, Douglass, Inman, and McPherson.&nbsp; For six years, 
she taught Spanish at Buhler High School.&nbsp; During that time, she was 
fortunate to travel to several foreign countries with students including
 Mexico, Costa Rica, Spain, France, and Northern Africa.&nbsp; She loved to 
travel, and she and Bill traveled to many foreign countries without 
students. Janice finished her teaching career teaching Spanish at 
McPherson High School.Janice
 was an active member of the First Baptist Church of McPherson and the 
Shalom Sunday School Class for many years.&nbsp; She enjoyed sharing her 
musical talents by singing in the church choir and various musical 
events in the McPherson community.Family was most important in Janice’s life. They came first.&nbsp;The
 family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, 
January 26, 2023, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; A Celebration of 
Life service will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, January 27, at the First 
Baptist Church with Rev. John Pattison officiating.&nbsp;Memorial
 donations may be given to The Cedars Resident Assistance Fund, First 
Baptist Church Shalom Class, or McPherson Area Habitat for Humanity in 
care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 
67460.

Janice Kay Parker

Alita Joan (Fox) Popp, of Wilson, KS, passed away on January 21,
 2023, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, KS. She was born on 
November 15, 1932, to Carl and Bertha (Chard) Fox at the family farm in 
Lincoln County, KS.

Alita graduated from Lucas High 
School and in April of 1951 she married Donald Casper. From this union 
two daughters were born: Donna and Carla. The marriage ended in 1986. 
She then met and fell in love with Clifford Popp, and they were married 
on June 2, 1993.

Alita worked as a cook for Wilson High
 School for 9 years. She then worked at Wilson Telephone Company for 26 ½
 years until she retired in 1997.

She was an avid 
bowler and a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church where she belonged 
to the choir and the Eve Circle. She enjoyed playing cards – win or 
lose, she was always ready for another game.

Alita is preceded in death by her parents; ex-husband; husband; sister, Irma; brother, Earl; and step-daughter, Cathy.

Those
 left to mourn her passing are her daughters, Donna Krug of Russell and 
Carla Parker of Pratt, KS; step-daughters, Carolyn Nondorf (Ben) and 
Michelle Jackson (Richard); step-son, Allan Popp (Debbie); and many 
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

A
 Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 10:30 
AM with burial to follow at the Wilson City Cemetery. There will be no 
public visitation.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are 
suggested to Immanuel Lutheran Church and may be sent to 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 610 24th St, Wilson, KS 67490.

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 </figure>Alita Joan (Fox) Popp, of Wilson, KS, passed away on January 21,
 2023, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, KS. She was born on 
November 15, 1932, to Carl and Bertha (Chard) Fox at the family farm in 
Lincoln County, KS.Alita graduated from Lucas High 
School and in April of 1951 she married Donald Casper. From this union 
two daughters were born: Donna and Carla. The marriage ended in 1986. 
She then met and fell in love with Clifford Popp, and they were married 
on June 2, 1993.Alita worked as a cook for Wilson High
 School for 9 years. She then worked at Wilson Telephone Company for 26 ½
 years until she retired in 1997.She was an avid 
bowler and a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church where she belonged 
to the choir and the Eve Circle. She enjoyed playing cards – win or 
lose, she was always ready for another game.Alita is preceded in death by her parents; ex-husband; husband; sister, Irma; brother, Earl; and step-daughter, Cathy.Those
 left to mourn her passing are her daughters, Donna Krug of Russell and 
Carla Parker of Pratt, KS; step-daughters, Carolyn Nondorf (Ben) and 
Michelle Jackson (Richard); step-son, Allan Popp (Debbie); and many 
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.A
 Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 10:30 
AM with burial to follow at the Wilson City Cemetery. There will be no 
public visitation.In lieu of flowers, memorials are 
suggested to Immanuel Lutheran Church and may be sent to 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 610 24th St, Wilson, KS 67490.

Alita Joan (Fox) Popp

Morris Clayton Talbert, 87, of Stockton, was born June 28, 1935, in 
Oakley, Kansas. He went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on 
January 21, 2023, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center while 
surrounded by family. He died suddenly and unexpectedly from a fall.

Morris
 was born to Arthur and Violet Talbert. He moved to Ellis, KS in 1937 
where he attended school. He was known as being a great basketball 
player. In 1954 he enlisted in the army and was stationed at Fairbanks, 
Alaska. He returned to Ellis and enrolled at Fort Hays State College 
where he majored in chemistry. He received a Bachelor of Science degree 
in 1959 and a Master degree in 1961. He married Dolores Erickson on 
August 21, 1960.

In 1963 they moved to Kansas City 
where Morris worked for the Food and Drug Administration. He began 
dental school at University of Missouri Kansas City in 1964.

After
 graduating he worked in Oakley for one year and then finished his 
career in Stockton, where he joyfully served his dental patients until 
he was 74 years old. Morris was very active in his local church. He 
served in The Gideons for 52 years and served as Kansas state president 
for 3 years. One of his greatest joys was passing out Gideon scriptures.
 He enjoyed leading Bible studies in his home.

He was 
preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Clinton. Survivors 
include: his wife, Dolores, of the home; son, Tim Talbert (Elaine) 
Olathe; daughter, Becky Talbert Lenexa; daughter, Tami Nichols (Mike) 
Olathe.

Grandsons: Andrew Talbert (Chloe, son Noah), 
Isaac Talbert, Ezra Talbert (Meegan, daughter Eden), Josiah Talbert, 
Gabriel Santilli, Isaiah Santilli, Jacob Nichols (fiancée Charlotte 
Doyle), Elijah Nichols.

Burial is pending at the WaKeeney Veterans' Cemetery. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

In
 lieu of flowers and plants, memorials are suggested to The Gideons 
International: The Gideons International, PO Box 97251, Washington, DC 
20090-7251, www.Gideons.org

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 </figure>Morris Clayton Talbert, 87, of Stockton, was born June 28, 1935, in 
Oakley, Kansas. He went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on 
January 21, 2023, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center while 
surrounded by family. He died suddenly and unexpectedly from a fall.Morris
 was born to Arthur and Violet Talbert. He moved to Ellis, KS in 1937 
where he attended school. He was known as being a great basketball 
player. In 1954 he enlisted in the army and was stationed at Fairbanks, 
Alaska. He returned to Ellis and enrolled at Fort Hays State College 
where he majored in chemistry. He received a Bachelor of Science degree 
in 1959 and a Master degree in 1961. He married Dolores Erickson on 
August 21, 1960.In 1963 they moved to Kansas City 
where Morris worked for the Food and Drug Administration. He began 
dental school at University of Missouri Kansas City in 1964.After
 graduating he worked in Oakley for one year and then finished his 
career in Stockton, where he joyfully served his dental patients until 
he was 74 years old. Morris was very active in his local church. He 
served in The Gideons for 52 years and served as Kansas state president 
for 3 years. One of his greatest joys was passing out Gideon scriptures.
 He enjoyed leading Bible studies in his home.He was 
preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Clinton. Survivors 
include: his wife, Dolores, of the home; son, Tim Talbert (Elaine) 
Olathe; daughter, Becky Talbert Lenexa; daughter, Tami Nichols (Mike) 
Olathe.Grandsons: Andrew Talbert (Chloe, son Noah), 
Isaac Talbert, Ezra Talbert (Meegan, daughter Eden), Josiah Talbert, 
Gabriel Santilli, Isaiah Santilli, Jacob Nichols (fiancée Charlotte 
Doyle), Elijah Nichols.Burial is pending at the WaKeeney Veterans' Cemetery. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.In
 lieu of flowers and plants, memorials are suggested to The Gideons 
International: The Gideons International, PO Box 97251, Washington, DC 
20090-7251, www.Gideons.org

Morris Clayton Talbert

Edna Fern Louder was born near Barnard, Kansas, in 1936 to Glen and 
Velma (Wright) Louder. At age 5, her family would buy a farm near&nbsp;Burr 
Oak, Ks where she loved spending time outside on the farm with&nbsp;her dad. 
 Edna had a younger brother that died as a toddler due to complications 
of mumps. She attended school in Burr Oak where she became an avid 
speller.  Spelling was always her favorite subject. 

Not&nbsp;all subjects 
were favored by Edna, and she would opt to quit school at age 16.  Soon 
she set out on an adventure, taking the bus from Kansas to&nbsp;Denver, CO to
 be closer to extended family.  There she would live with cousins and 
Aunts and Uncles.  While in Denver, Edna became a nanny for a few years 
watching 3 children.  She always had a huge soft spot in her heart for 
children.  She spent a time working in a Denver hospital and then lived 
in Colorado Springs, CO.  Edna would learn that life in the city was 
nothing like life on the farm.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In 1961, Kenneth McCorkle would ask Edna
 to marry him. She would follow him during his enlistment in the Army. 
Giving birth to their first child, Gary in 1962.  Nothing breaks the 
heart of a parent like losing a child, which is what happened when Gary 
took his own life in 1980.  Following Ken’s discharge from the military,
 Edna and Ken would settle near their families in Kansas. The family 
bought a home in Mankato in 1968. A daughter, Susan Kay, was born in 
March of 1969.&nbsp;&nbsp;For a few years, Edna worked as a waitress in Mankato.  
After a time she decided to follow her desire to be home and have a 
licensed&nbsp;In-home daycare.  The house was filled with children every day.
  Edna spent her time cooking, cleaning, and figuring out how to stop 
Susan from cutting the other children’s hair.  Many of those children 
and their families would stay in touch for years to come.&nbsp;&nbsp;Because of 
the size and location of Edna &amp; Ken’s home, many holidays were 
hosted there for the family.  These holidays included parents, 
grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Edna
 always took pride in having a clean home for all to visit.   Edna never
 did have a drivers license.  She had the ability to drive, but was 
never secure enough to apply for a license.  In later years her vision 
would make that impossible. She always had plenty to keep her 
busy&nbsp;reading mystery novels, filling her passion for word search books 
and spending many hours doing embroidery work.

In 1978,
 the family moved to Alton. Edna again did in home daycare, as well as 
gardening. Because Ken was busy at work, Edna did most of the yard 
work, including trimming the hedge along the yard. This task would 
require a new electric trimmer each year, as she usually cut through the
 cord at least once a year. Maybe it was planned, maybe not. While in 
Alton, Edna went to work as a cook at the Alton-Osborne Jr. High school 
for a time. After Susan graduated from High School, Ken and Edna moved 
to Osborne. Edna filled her days with keeping up their home, lawn and 
packing to go camping on the weekends. All this time Edna made sure to 
set aside time to write letters to her family and lifelong friends, some
 of which were acquired during Ken’s time in the Army. She always kept 
in touch with those important to her throughout the years and always 
sent Christmas cards to all each year.

Time 
certainly was more available and life less stressful when Ken &amp; Edna
 decided to move back to Alton, to Progressive Care.  Here she could 
relax and let someone else do the housekeeping and cooking.  That 
allowed more time for listening to baseball on TV, a passion she got 
from her Dad.  After Ken’s death in 2019, Edna moved to the Downs Care 
&amp; Rehab. to be closer to the grandkids.  She enjoyed those who cared
 for her there and was always trying to get a hug or give a peck on the 
cheek to staff members.

Edna leaves to celebrate her 
life: lifelong friends:  Charlotte Pletcher and Brenda Stahn.      
Daughter, Susan (Todd) Ingebretson, Carrington, ND  Grandchildren:  
Devin (Jess) Renken, Downs, Ks.  Vanessa McLaughlin (James McLaurin)  
Devils Lake, ND  and Leah Bortz (Matt Larsen) Carrington, ND  And 
great-granchildren  Bentley and Charlie Renken, Brynn McLaughlin, 
Brielle McLaurin and Wesley Larsen  and she was excited to know there 
will be another Renken boy this coming May.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Edna-Fern-McCorkle?obId=27088718#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Edna Fern Louder was born near Barnard, Kansas, in 1936 to Glen and 
Velma (Wright) Louder. At age 5, her family would buy a farm near&nbsp;Burr 
Oak, Ks where she loved spending time outside on the farm with&nbsp;her dad. 
 Edna had a younger brother that died as a toddler due to complications 
of mumps. She attended school in Burr Oak where she became an avid 
speller. Spelling was always her favorite subject. Not&nbsp;all subjects 
were favored by Edna, and she would opt to quit school at age 16. Soon 
she set out on an adventure, taking the bus from Kansas to&nbsp;Denver, CO to
 be closer to extended family. There she would live with cousins and 
Aunts and Uncles. While in Denver, Edna became a nanny for a few years 
watching 3 children. She always had a huge soft spot in her heart for 
children. She spent a time working in a Denver hospital and then lived 
in Colorado Springs, CO. Edna would learn that life in the city was 
nothing like life on the farm.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1961, Kenneth McCorkle would ask Edna
 to marry him. She would follow him during his enlistment in the Army. 
Giving birth to their first child, Gary in 1962. Nothing breaks the 
heart of a parent like losing a child, which is what happened when Gary 
took his own life in 1980. Following Ken’s discharge from the military,
 Edna and Ken would settle near their families in Kansas. The family 
bought a home in Mankato in 1968. A daughter, Susan Kay, was born in 
March of 1969.&nbsp;&nbsp;For a few years, Edna worked as a waitress in Mankato. 
After a time she decided to follow her desire to be home and have a 
licensed&nbsp;In-home daycare. The house was filled with children every day.
 Edna spent her time cooking, cleaning, and figuring out how to stop 
Susan from cutting the other children’s hair. Many of those children 
and their families would stay in touch for years to come.&nbsp;&nbsp;Because of 
the size and location of Edna &amp; Ken’s home, many holidays were 
hosted there for the family. These holidays included parents, 
grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.Edna
 always took pride in having a clean home for all to visit. Edna never
 did have a drivers license. She had the ability to drive, but was 
never secure enough to apply for a license. In later years her vision 
would make that impossible. She always had plenty to keep her 
busy&nbsp;reading mystery novels, filling her passion for word search books 
and spending many hours doing embroidery work.In 1978,
 the family moved to Alton. Edna again did in home daycare, as well as 
gardening. Because Ken was busy at work, Edna did most of the yard 
work, including trimming the hedge along the yard. This task would 
require a new electric trimmer each year, as she usually cut through the
 cord at least once a year. Maybe it was planned, maybe not. While in 
Alton, Edna went to work as a cook at the Alton-Osborne Jr. High school 
for a time. After Susan graduated from High School, Ken and Edna moved 
to Osborne. Edna filled her days with keeping up their home, lawn and 
packing to go camping on the weekends. All this time Edna made sure to 
set aside time to write letters to her family and lifelong friends, some
 of which were acquired during Ken’s time in the Army. She always kept 
in touch with those important to her throughout the years and always 
sent Christmas cards to all each year. Time 
certainly was more available and life less stressful when Ken &amp; Edna
 decided to move back to Alton, to Progressive Care. Here she could 
relax and let someone else do the housekeeping and cooking. That 
allowed more time for listening to baseball on TV, a passion she got 
from her Dad. After Ken’s death in 2019, Edna moved to the Downs Care 
&amp; Rehab. to be closer to the grandkids. She enjoyed those who cared
 for her there and was always trying to get a hug or give a peck on the 
cheek to staff members.Edna leaves to celebrate her 
life: lifelong friends: Charlotte Pletcher and Brenda Stahn. 
Daughter, Susan (Todd) Ingebretson, Carrington, ND Grandchildren: 
Devin (Jess) Renken, Downs, Ks. Vanessa McLaughlin (James McLaurin) 
Devils Lake, ND and Leah Bortz (Matt Larsen) Carrington, ND And 
great-granchildren Bentley and Charlie Renken, Brynn McLaughlin, 
Brielle McLaurin and Wesley Larsen and she was excited to know there 
will be another Renken boy this coming May.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Edna-Fern-McCorkle?obId=27088718#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Edna Fern McCorkle

Eldon Gager, resident of Imperial, Neb., passed away Monday, January 
16, 2023, at the Chase County Community Hospital, Imperial. Eldon was 
87 years of age. Survivors Include: Wife Shirley of Imperial, NE Son: Glenn Gager and wife, Laurie, of Lemoyne, NE Daughter: Dawn Stuart, Plattsmouth, NE Step-Sons: Duane Burton and wife, Carrie, of Palisade, Ne Keith Burton and wife, Heather, of Indianapolis, IN Half-Brother: Mike Gilliand and wife, Tammy, of Bird City, KS Sister: Joyce Sodden of Jacksonville, FL Graveside services will be held this spring at Riverside Cemetery, Wauneta, Nebraska, with Rev. Lloyd Bley officiating. Eldon’s wishes were for cremation with no visitation. A complete obituary is pending. A memorial, In Eldon’s Memory, has been suggested to the Gager Family for a future designation. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com&nbsp;

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 </figure>Eldon Gager, resident of Imperial, Neb., passed away Monday, January 
16, 2023, at the Chase County Community Hospital, Imperial. Eldon was 
87 years of age. Survivors Include: Wife Shirley of Imperial, NE Son: Glenn Gager and wife, Laurie, of Lemoyne, NE Daughter: Dawn Stuart, Plattsmouth, NE Step-Sons: Duane Burton and wife, Carrie, of Palisade, Ne Keith Burton and wife, Heather, of Indianapolis, IN Half-Brother: Mike Gilliand and wife, Tammy, of Bird City, KS Sister: Joyce Sodden of Jacksonville, FL Graveside services will be held this spring at Riverside Cemetery, Wauneta, Nebraska, with Rev. Lloyd Bley officiating. Eldon’s wishes were for cremation with no visitation. A complete obituary is pending. A memorial, In Eldon’s Memory, has been suggested to the Gager Family for a future designation. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com&nbsp;

Eldon D. Gager

Robert Henry Helfrich, 73, passed away at his home January 19, 2023, 
surrounded by his wife and children, after suffering complications 
during his treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Robert was born November 1, 1949, to Henry and Philomene (Bogner) 
Helfrich, in Spearville, Kansas. Robert graduated from Spearville High 
School in 1967. He was the quarterback of the football team, center on 
the basketball team, and pitcher for the baseball team.

He graduated from Fort Hays State University, earning degrees in 
Physics and Mathematics. He then went on to Kansas State University and 
graduated with a degree in Computer Science. Robert moved to Hutchinson 
and spent nearly 30 years with Superior Boilerworks, working his way up 
from computer programmer to General manager. After it sold, he spent 
time at Chaparrall Industries, Shield Industries, and AIRGAS. Upon his 
retirement, he was able to freely enjoy his true passion: cycling. Aside
 from riding, he became a USA Cycling Official as well as a race 
promoter.

Later he got the long distance cycling bug. He rode thousands of 
miles a year, which garnered him the nickname "Bad Bobby". He often rode
 his bicycle to KSU football games in Manhattan. One of his most 
exciting trips was when he rode solo to his sister's home near 
Washington, D.C.

After a cycling career that began in the mid 80's, consisting of 
racing, promoting, and officiating, he was inducted into the Kansas 
Cycling Association Hall Of Fame in 2022. He was active in his community
 as well. He served on the Reno County Vitality Team, working hard to 
make Hutchinson a safer and more enjoyable place for walking, running 
and cycling. He volunteered consistently whenever an event was being 
held.

He loved being a dad. He was actively involved in scouting, helping 
both sons achieve their Eagle Scout awards. Following 20 years of 
service to Scouting, he received the Boy Scouts of America District 
Award of Merit in 2004.

His greatest joy in life was being a grandfather to Ryder and Chase. 
They created a strong and loving bond. He was always happiest being 
Papa. He will leave a void in his family and community.

He is survived by; his wife Kathleen (Yadon) Helfrich, sons Andrew 
(Heather) and Anthony (Katie), and his two grandsons Ryder and Chase, 
sisters, Jeanette Helfrich (John Rayner), Linda Dermyer (Tom), Irene 
Barkman (Rick), and brother, Glenn Helfrich (Sandy), along with numerous
 nieces and nephews, and many, many friends.

Cremation has occurred. Memorial service will be 4 p.m. Monday, 
January 23, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary. Inurnment will be at St. John's 
Cemetery, Spearville, Kansas, at a later date. Friends may sign the book
 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. with family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday,
 January 22, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary Chapel. Friends who wish to view 
the service online can find a livestream link in Robert's obituary on 
the Elliott Mortuary website.

<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTY3NDI3MTc0MzIzMTYwNSZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==">Click to view service</a>

Bob was extremely proud of his wife's work with the Hutchinson Street
 Cat Society. He was her number one volunteer. In lieu of flowers, 
memorials may be made to the Hutchinson Street Cat Society in care of 
Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS, 67502, or mailed to 
Hutchinson Street Cat Society, 1202 East 21st Avenue, Hutchinson KS, 67502.

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 </figure>Robert Henry Helfrich, 73, passed away at his home January 19, 2023, 
surrounded by his wife and children, after suffering complications 
during his treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia.Robert was born November 1, 1949, to Henry and Philomene (Bogner) 
Helfrich, in Spearville, Kansas. Robert graduated from Spearville High 
School in 1967. He was the quarterback of the football team, center on 
the basketball team, and pitcher for the baseball team.He graduated from Fort Hays State University, earning degrees in 
Physics and Mathematics. He then went on to Kansas State University and 
graduated with a degree in Computer Science. Robert moved to Hutchinson 
and spent nearly 30 years with Superior Boilerworks, working his way up 
from computer programmer to General manager. After it sold, he spent 
time at Chaparrall Industries, Shield Industries, and AIRGAS. Upon his 
retirement, he was able to freely enjoy his true passion: cycling. Aside
 from riding, he became a USA Cycling Official as well as a race 
promoter.Later he got the long distance cycling bug. He rode thousands of 
miles a year, which garnered him the nickname "Bad Bobby". He often rode
 his bicycle to KSU football games in Manhattan. One of his most 
exciting trips was when he rode solo to his sister's home near 
Washington, D.C.After a cycling career that began in the mid 80's, consisting of 
racing, promoting, and officiating, he was inducted into the Kansas 
Cycling Association Hall Of Fame in 2022. He was active in his community
 as well. He served on the Reno County Vitality Team, working hard to 
make Hutchinson a safer and more enjoyable place for walking, running 
and cycling. He volunteered consistently whenever an event was being 
held.He loved being a dad. He was actively involved in scouting, helping 
both sons achieve their Eagle Scout awards. Following 20 years of 
service to Scouting, he received the Boy Scouts of America District 
Award of Merit in 2004.His greatest joy in life was being a grandfather to Ryder and Chase. 
They created a strong and loving bond. He was always happiest being 
Papa. He will leave a void in his family and community.He is survived by; his wife Kathleen (Yadon) Helfrich, sons Andrew 
(Heather) and Anthony (Katie), and his two grandsons Ryder and Chase, 
sisters, Jeanette Helfrich (John Rayner), Linda Dermyer (Tom), Irene 
Barkman (Rick), and brother, Glenn Helfrich (Sandy), along with numerous
 nieces and nephews, and many, many friends.Cremation has occurred. Memorial service will be 4 p.m. Monday, 
January 23, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary. Inurnment will be at St. John's 
Cemetery, Spearville, Kansas, at a later date. Friends may sign the book
 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. with family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday,
 January 22, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary Chapel. Friends who wish to view 
the service online can find a livestream link in Robert's obituary on 
the Elliott Mortuary website.<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTY3NDI3MTc0MzIzMTYwNSZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==">Click to view service</a>Bob was extremely proud of his wife's work with the Hutchinson Street
 Cat Society. He was her number one volunteer. In lieu of flowers, 
memorials may be made to the Hutchinson Street Cat Society in care of 
Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS, 67502, or mailed to 
Hutchinson Street Cat Society, 1202 East 21st Avenue, Hutchinson KS, 67502.Cheers Bad Bobby, you did good.

Robert Henry Helfrich

Evelyn Marie Paden, 80, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Kearney, NE. Evelyn was born July 29, 1942, in Densmore, NE, the daughter of Albert August and Iva Ione (Henry) Fredde. 
 Throughout Evelyn’s life she enjoyed gardening, raising flowers, 
especially tulips and going to thrift stores.&nbsp; She loved her cats and 
drinking black coffee for every meal.&nbsp; Her favorite holiday was 
Christmas, she would go all out decorating her house for her family each
 year.&nbsp; She loved all her family and would try to be a part of school 
events or anything the kids were involved in when she could.&nbsp; She was a 
great cook and worked doing so for most her life in the Norton area.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her parents, two daughters, Patricia Garrison and Amanda Willmes, and a sister Ruth. 
 Evelyn is survived by a son, Shane (Carrie) McGinley of Topeka; six 
daughters, Lesa Field of Wichita, Tonya (Jeff) Monroe of Denver, CO, 
Jane (Bill) Vineyard of Wichita, Robin Akins of Norton, Mary Benoit of 
Damar, Holly (Butch) Horn of Havensville; two brothers, Irwin and Art 
Fredde, a sister, Janet Rojas, granddaughter, Eden (Andrew) Davis of 
Norton; grandsons, Zachery Combs of Norton, Jesse (Kayla Beth) Courtain 
of Richlands, NC; 27 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and 5 
great-great grandchildren. A celebration of Evelyn's life 
will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 22, 2023, at the Bullseye 
Event Center, 118 S. Kansas Ave., Norton, KS.&nbsp; There will not be a 
public visitation as cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Burial will take place in 
the Norton Cemetery, Norton, KS, at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Evelyn Marie Paden, 80, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Kearney, NE. Evelyn was born July 29, 1942, in Densmore, NE, the daughter of Albert August and Iva Ione (Henry) Fredde. 
 Throughout Evelyn’s life she enjoyed gardening, raising flowers, 
especially tulips and going to thrift stores.&nbsp; She loved her cats and 
drinking black coffee for every meal.&nbsp; Her favorite holiday was 
Christmas, she would go all out decorating her house for her family each
 year.&nbsp; She loved all her family and would try to be a part of school 
events or anything the kids were involved in when she could.&nbsp; She was a 
great cook and worked doing so for most her life in the Norton area.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her parents, two daughters, Patricia Garrison and Amanda Willmes, and a sister Ruth. 
 Evelyn is survived by a son, Shane (Carrie) McGinley of Topeka; six 
daughters, Lesa Field of Wichita, Tonya (Jeff) Monroe of Denver, CO, 
Jane (Bill) Vineyard of Wichita, Robin Akins of Norton, Mary Benoit of 
Damar, Holly (Butch) Horn of Havensville; two brothers, Irwin and Art 
Fredde, a sister, Janet Rojas, granddaughter, Eden (Andrew) Davis of 
Norton; grandsons, Zachery Combs of Norton, Jesse (Kayla Beth) Courtain 
of Richlands, NC; 27 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and 5 
great-great grandchildren. A celebration of Evelyn's life 
will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 22, 2023, at the Bullseye 
Event Center, 118 S. Kansas Ave., Norton, KS.&nbsp; There will not be a 
public visitation as cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Burial will take place in 
the Norton Cemetery, Norton, KS, at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Evelyn Marie Paden

June 23, 1942
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 19, 2023

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

June 23, 1942
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 19, 2023An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Mary Ann Steinle

Loren D. Lyon, 80, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Center, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Loren was born on May 4, 1942,&nbsp;in Logan, KS, the son of Chester&nbsp;Warniece&nbsp;and Irene (Crawmer) Lyon.&nbsp;&nbsp;On August 28, 1971,&nbsp;he married Elda Mae&nbsp;Widener&nbsp;in Kensington, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;Loren was a United States Air Force veteran serving from&nbsp;September 20, 1960, to September 11, 1964,&nbsp;where he enjoyed driving a tanker truck and fueling aircraft until&nbsp;he was honorably discharged.&nbsp; Loren&nbsp;worked for&nbsp;Tamko&nbsp;in Phillipsburg for over 25 years&nbsp;before&nbsp;retiring from there.&nbsp; He and Elda then opened L&amp;E Café in&nbsp;Kirwin&nbsp;and ran&nbsp;this business for 15 years,&nbsp;selling it in 2012.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Loren’s passion was playing&nbsp;his guitar,&nbsp;he loved to play&nbsp;old school county&nbsp;music.&nbsp;He also enjoyed watching old western movies&nbsp;featuring&nbsp;John Wayne&nbsp;and Roy&nbsp;Rogers.&nbsp;&nbsp;Loren&nbsp;and Elda loved&nbsp;to go dancing as much&nbsp;as&nbsp;they could and bring the boys with them.&nbsp;&nbsp;He had a onery streak in&nbsp;him and would&nbsp;play practical jokes on Elda.&nbsp; He&nbsp;always had a smile on his face and a joke to go along with it.&nbsp; He was a very kind, loving, and&nbsp;patient&nbsp;husband,&nbsp;father and grandfather.&nbsp; He loved his family and spending as much time as possible with his&nbsp;children and&nbsp;grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

He is preceded in death by his parents,&nbsp;a brother, Mike Lyon and a&nbsp;stepson, Danny James.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Loren is survived by his wife Elda Lyon of Smith Center;&nbsp;one son,&nbsp;Matt (Shawna) Lyon of Hays, and two stepsons, Sam (Lana) James of Blue Hill, NE, Tom (Lisa) James of Athol;&nbsp;three brothers,&nbsp;Orlie&nbsp;Lyon of Logan, Randal Lyon of Speed, Lynn (Danette) Lyon of Phillipsburg; one sister, Connie Lyon of Eureka; 10 grandchildren,&nbsp;and&nbsp;15 great grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A celebration of Loren’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 26, 2023, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with Pastor Tom James officiating.&nbsp;Visitation will beWednesday, January 25, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel.Inurnment will take place at the Belmont Cemetery, Speed, KS.&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to American Legion Fred Marran Post #166 of Kensington and can be sent in care of the funeralchapel.<a href="http://www.allfaithsfuneralchapel.com/">www.allfaithsfuneralchapel.com</a>

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 </figure>Loren D. Lyon, 80, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Center, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;Loren was born on May 4, 1942,&nbsp;in Logan, KS, the son of Chester&nbsp;Warniece&nbsp;and Irene (Crawmer) Lyon.&nbsp;&nbsp;On August 28, 1971,&nbsp;he married Elda Mae&nbsp;Widener&nbsp;in Kensington, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;Loren was a United States Air Force veteran serving from&nbsp;September 20, 1960, to September 11, 1964,&nbsp;where he enjoyed driving a tanker truck and fueling aircraft until&nbsp;he was honorably discharged.&nbsp; Loren&nbsp;worked for&nbsp;Tamko&nbsp;in Phillipsburg for over 25 years&nbsp;before&nbsp;retiring from there.&nbsp; He and Elda then opened L&amp;E Café in&nbsp;Kirwin&nbsp;and ran&nbsp;this business for 15 years,&nbsp;selling it in 2012.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loren’s passion was playing&nbsp;his guitar,&nbsp;he loved to play&nbsp;old school county&nbsp;music.&nbsp;He also enjoyed watching old western movies&nbsp;featuring&nbsp;John Wayne&nbsp;and Roy&nbsp;Rogers.&nbsp;&nbsp;Loren&nbsp;and Elda loved&nbsp;to go dancing as much&nbsp;as&nbsp;they could and bring the boys with them.&nbsp;&nbsp;He had a onery streak in&nbsp;him and would&nbsp;play practical jokes on Elda.&nbsp; He&nbsp;always had a smile on his face and a joke to go along with it.&nbsp; He was a very kind, loving, and&nbsp;patient&nbsp;husband,&nbsp;father and grandfather.&nbsp; He loved his family and spending as much time as possible with his&nbsp;children and&nbsp;grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He is preceded in death by his parents,&nbsp;a brother, Mike Lyon and a&nbsp;stepson, Danny James.&nbsp;&nbsp;Loren is survived by his wife Elda Lyon of Smith Center;&nbsp;one son,&nbsp;Matt (Shawna) Lyon of Hays, and two stepsons, Sam (Lana) James of Blue Hill, NE, Tom (Lisa) James of Athol;&nbsp;three brothers,&nbsp;Orlie&nbsp;Lyon of Logan, Randal Lyon of Speed, Lynn (Danette) Lyon of Phillipsburg; one sister, Connie Lyon of Eureka; 10 grandchildren,&nbsp;and&nbsp;15 great grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;A celebration of Loren’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 26, 2023, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with Pastor Tom James officiating.&nbsp;Visitation will beWednesday, January 25, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel.Inurnment will take place at the Belmont Cemetery, Speed, KS.&nbsp;Memorials may be given to American Legion Fred Marran Post #166 of Kensington and can be sent in care of the funeralchapel.<a href="http://www.allfaithsfuneralchapel.com/">www.allfaithsfuneralchapel.com</a>

Loren D. Lyon

July 16, 1938
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 18, 2023

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Jenna-Rae-Garrison?obId=27088389#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 18, 2023An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Jenna-Rae-Garrison?obId=27088389#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Jenna Rae Garrison

Donald Eugene Tracy, 87, passed away January 18, 2023, at his home in
 Great Bend. He was born October 31, 1935, to Frank and Hilda 
(Scheuerman) Tracy in Great Bend. He married Mary Jean (Apel) Miller 
October 30, 1954, and they were later divorced. He then married Andra 
(Hunsley) Lehr December 20, 1973, in Great Bend. She died November 25, 
2017.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Don was the parts manager for 
Spruill’s Motor Company, Great Bend, and Jeff O’Neil Ford in Hutchinson.
 He then became an adjuster for Farm Bureau Insurance. He was a member 
of Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend, and Lake Barton Golf Club. Don 
enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, cooking and baking, and was known for his famous
 “big” cookies.&nbsp; Above all, he enjoyed spending time with family and 
time at the golf course, where if he wasn’t playing a round, you could 
find him in the clubhouse with friends or on the mower.

Survivors include, his children, Becky Draney and husband Ron of 
Great Bend, Chanda Barth of Picayune, Miss., Tammara Tracy and Mary 
Byrne of Paducah, Kent., Trish Lentz of Lyndon, Joe Tracy and wife Kay, 
Geoffrey Tracy and wife Debbie and Kenny Tracy and wife Pam, all of 
Great Bend, and Dan Lehr and wife Teresa of Hutchinson; a sister, Janet 
Lohrding of Bella Vista, Ark.; 18 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren;
 and 4 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his 
parents; his wife, Andra; two sons-in-law, Paul Lentz and Rod Barth; a 
brother, Norman Tracy; grandson, Larry Lehr Cutter; and a sister, Janice
 Dennis.

Visitation will be held Noon to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 23, 2023, 
at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00
 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 24, 
2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Reverend Randy Maki presiding. 
Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. 

Memorials have
 been designated to Trinity Lutheran Church - Social Concerns and Lake 
Barton Golf Club, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Donald Eugene Tracy, 87, passed away January 18, 2023, at his home in
 Great Bend. He was born October 31, 1935, to Frank and Hilda 
(Scheuerman) Tracy in Great Bend. He married Mary Jean (Apel) Miller 
October 30, 1954, and they were later divorced. He then married Andra 
(Hunsley) Lehr December 20, 1973, in Great Bend. She died November 25, 
2017.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Don was the parts manager for 
Spruill’s Motor Company, Great Bend, and Jeff O’Neil Ford in Hutchinson.
 He then became an adjuster for Farm Bureau Insurance. He was a member 
of Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend, and Lake Barton Golf Club. Don 
enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, cooking and baking, and was known for his famous
 “big” cookies.&nbsp; Above all, he enjoyed spending time with family and 
time at the golf course, where if he wasn’t playing a round, you could 
find him in the clubhouse with friends or on the mower.Survivors include, his children, Becky Draney and husband Ron of 
Great Bend, Chanda Barth of Picayune, Miss., Tammara Tracy and Mary 
Byrne of Paducah, Kent., Trish Lentz of Lyndon, Joe Tracy and wife Kay, 
Geoffrey Tracy and wife Debbie and Kenny Tracy and wife Pam, all of 
Great Bend, and Dan Lehr and wife Teresa of Hutchinson; a sister, Janet 
Lohrding of Bella Vista, Ark.; 18 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren;
 and 4 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his 
parents; his wife, Andra; two sons-in-law, Paul Lentz and Rod Barth; a 
brother, Norman Tracy; grandson, Larry Lehr Cutter; and a sister, Janice
 Dennis.Visitation will be held Noon to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 23, 2023, 
at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00
 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 24, 
2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Reverend Randy Maki presiding. 
Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Memorials have
 been designated to Trinity Lutheran Church - Social Concerns and Lake 
Barton Golf Club, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Donald Eugene Tracy

Rosa Lee (McMurry) Freeman was born in Greensburg, KS,&nbsp;on October 14, 1926. &nbsp;She&nbsp;was the daughter of William Lynn and&nbsp;Rhuy&nbsp;K.&nbsp;(Williams)&nbsp;McMurry. &nbsp;Rosa Lee passed away on January 18, 2023,&nbsp;in WaKeeney, KS. &nbsp;

She grew up on the family farm near&nbsp;Mullinville, KS,&nbsp;with her three&nbsp;brothers and two sisters. &nbsp;Rosa Leegraduated from&nbsp;Mullinville&nbsp;High School,&nbsp;Mullinville, KS,&nbsp;in 1945,&nbsp;and then attended Wichita Beauty School,graduating&nbsp;in 1946. &nbsp;She had&nbsp;a&nbsp;shop&nbsp;in Greensburg until meeting and marrying Lloyd E. Freeman in 1948. &nbsp;They lived in Greensburg and then moved to Clarksville, AR,&nbsp;where Lloyd was in school at the College of the Ozarks. &nbsp;In 1950,&nbsp;they&nbsp;moved to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Abbyville,&nbsp;KS,&nbsp;area where Lloyd farmed and drove a Standard Oil fuel truck. &nbsp;From&nbsp;Abbyville,&nbsp;they moved to Jamestown, KS,&nbsp;and Pratt, KS,&nbsp;and finally&nbsp;to WaKeeney, KS,&nbsp;in 1958.She was a homemaker until they began operating the Standard&nbsp;Oil&nbsp;Truck Stop on I-70 in 1963.&nbsp;&nbsp;After selling the truck stop, Rosa Lee worked at the local IGA grocery store. &nbsp;She was active in the Methodist Church and&nbsp;after retirement&nbsp;she&nbsp;volunteered&nbsp;in&nbsp;the hospital gift shop. &nbsp;

Rosa Lee&nbsp;was&nbsp;preceded in death by:&nbsp;her&nbsp;parents;&nbsp;husband,&nbsp;Lloyd Freeman;&nbsp;son,&nbsp;Donald Freeman;&nbsp;infant grandson,&nbsp;Jarod Ray&nbsp;Freeman;&nbsp;infant brother,&nbsp;Donald McMurry;&nbsp;sisters,&nbsp;Ruth&nbsp;Freeman&nbsp;and&nbsp;Harriet George;&nbsp;and brother,&nbsp;Dale McMurry; son-in-law Brian Hill.&nbsp;

She is survived by: her&nbsp;brother,&nbsp;William&nbsp;‘Bill’&nbsp;(Elaine)&nbsp;McMurry;&nbsp;children,&nbsp;Karen Cole of Manhattan, Christine&nbsp;(JC)&nbsp;Statler&nbsp;of Wichita, Ronald&nbsp;(Elaine)&nbsp;Freeman&nbsp;of WaKeeney,&nbsp;and Alan&nbsp;(Cindy)&nbsp;Freeman&nbsp;of Hutchinson; grandchildren,&nbsp;Jason&nbsp;(Sheila)&nbsp;Cole&nbsp;and&nbsp;children,&nbsp;Connor, Dillon,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Clare; Bradley&nbsp;(Jen)&nbsp;Cole; Melissa&nbsp;Statler (Tan)&nbsp;Do and children,&nbsp;Maisy, Chase, Mallory,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Simon; Matthieu&nbsp;(Sarah)&nbsp;Statler and children,&nbsp;Joel, Hudson,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jude; Morgan&nbsp;Statler (David)&nbsp;Hogland&nbsp;and children,&nbsp;Brayden&nbsp;and&nbsp;Asher; Megan&nbsp;(Justin)&nbsp;Bland&nbsp;and children,&nbsp;Carlee, Austyn,&nbsp;and&nbsp;SenaKay;&nbsp;Robynn&nbsp;(Dustin)&nbsp;Hickert&nbsp;and children,&nbsp;Stella&nbsp;and&nbsp;Mason; Megan&nbsp;(Royce)&nbsp;Purinton&nbsp;and children,&nbsp;Chloe,&nbsp;Isaac,&nbsp;Amelia, and&nbsp;Caroline;&nbsp;and&nbsp;Casey&nbsp;(Tyler)&nbsp;Freeman.

Family graveside service will be&nbsp;11 a.m.,&nbsp;Friday,&nbsp;January 27, 2023,&nbsp;at Fairview Cemetery, Elmer, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.&nbsp;Monday through&nbsp;Saturday&nbsp;and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to&nbsp;Fairview Cemetery&nbsp;or Trego Hospital Endowment&nbsp;Foundation&nbsp;Inc.,&nbsp;in care of Elliott Mortuary&nbsp;and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Rosa Lee (McMurry) Freeman was born in Greensburg, KS,&nbsp;on October 14, 1926. &nbsp;She&nbsp;was the daughter of William Lynn and&nbsp;Rhuy&nbsp;K.&nbsp;(Williams)&nbsp;McMurry. &nbsp;Rosa Lee passed away on January 18, 2023,&nbsp;in WaKeeney, KS. &nbsp;She grew up on the family farm near&nbsp;Mullinville, KS,&nbsp;with her three&nbsp;brothers and two sisters. &nbsp;Rosa Leegraduated from&nbsp;Mullinville&nbsp;High School,&nbsp;Mullinville, KS,&nbsp;in 1945,&nbsp;and then attended Wichita Beauty School,graduating&nbsp;in 1946. &nbsp;She had&nbsp;a&nbsp;shop&nbsp;in Greensburg until meeting and marrying Lloyd E. Freeman in 1948. &nbsp;They lived in Greensburg and then moved to Clarksville, AR,&nbsp;where Lloyd was in school at the College of the Ozarks. &nbsp;In 1950,&nbsp;they&nbsp;moved to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Abbyville,&nbsp;KS,&nbsp;area where Lloyd farmed and drove a Standard Oil fuel truck. &nbsp;From&nbsp;Abbyville,&nbsp;they moved to Jamestown, KS,&nbsp;and Pratt, KS,&nbsp;and finally&nbsp;to WaKeeney, KS,&nbsp;in 1958.She was a homemaker until they began operating the Standard&nbsp;Oil&nbsp;Truck Stop on I-70 in 1963.&nbsp;&nbsp;After selling the truck stop, Rosa Lee worked at the local IGA grocery store. &nbsp;She was active in the Methodist Church and&nbsp;after retirement&nbsp;she&nbsp;volunteered&nbsp;in&nbsp;the hospital gift shop. &nbsp;Rosa Lee&nbsp;was&nbsp;preceded in death by:&nbsp;her&nbsp;parents;&nbsp;husband,&nbsp;Lloyd Freeman;&nbsp;son,&nbsp;Donald Freeman;&nbsp;infant grandson,&nbsp;Jarod Ray&nbsp;Freeman;&nbsp;infant brother,&nbsp;Donald McMurry;&nbsp;sisters,&nbsp;Ruth&nbsp;Freeman&nbsp;and&nbsp;Harriet George;&nbsp;and brother,&nbsp;Dale McMurry; son-in-law Brian Hill.&nbsp;She is survived by: her&nbsp;brother,&nbsp;William&nbsp;‘Bill’&nbsp;(Elaine)&nbsp;McMurry;&nbsp;children,&nbsp;Karen Cole of Manhattan, Christine&nbsp;(JC)&nbsp;Statler&nbsp;of Wichita, Ronald&nbsp;(Elaine)&nbsp;Freeman&nbsp;of WaKeeney,&nbsp;and Alan&nbsp;(Cindy)&nbsp;Freeman&nbsp;of Hutchinson; grandchildren,&nbsp;Jason&nbsp;(Sheila)&nbsp;Cole&nbsp;and&nbsp;children,&nbsp;Connor, Dillon,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Clare; Bradley&nbsp;(Jen)&nbsp;Cole; Melissa&nbsp;Statler (Tan)&nbsp;Do and children,&nbsp;Maisy, Chase, Mallory,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Simon; Matthieu&nbsp;(Sarah)&nbsp;Statler and children,&nbsp;Joel, Hudson,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jude; Morgan&nbsp;Statler (David)&nbsp;Hogland&nbsp;and children,&nbsp;Brayden&nbsp;and&nbsp;Asher; Megan&nbsp;(Justin)&nbsp;Bland&nbsp;and children,&nbsp;Carlee, Austyn,&nbsp;and&nbsp;SenaKay;&nbsp;Robynn&nbsp;(Dustin)&nbsp;Hickert&nbsp;and children,&nbsp;Stella&nbsp;and&nbsp;Mason; Megan&nbsp;(Royce)&nbsp;Purinton&nbsp;and children,&nbsp;Chloe,&nbsp;Isaac,&nbsp;Amelia, and&nbsp;Caroline;&nbsp;and&nbsp;Casey&nbsp;(Tyler)&nbsp;Freeman.Family graveside service will be&nbsp;11 a.m.,&nbsp;Friday,&nbsp;January 27, 2023,&nbsp;at Fairview Cemetery, Elmer, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.&nbsp;Monday through&nbsp;Saturday&nbsp;and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to&nbsp;Fairview Cemetery&nbsp;or Trego Hospital Endowment&nbsp;Foundation&nbsp;Inc.,&nbsp;in care of Elliott Mortuary&nbsp;and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Rosa Lee (McMurry) Freeman

Loren D. Lyon, 80, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Center, KS. A
 celebration of Loren’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, 
January 26, 2023, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., 
Smith Center, KS, with Pastor Tom James officiating.&nbsp; There will not be a
 public visitation as cremation was chosen.&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to 
SunPorch of Smith Center or American Legion Fred Marran Post #166 of 
Kensington and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

A full obituary is pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

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 </figure>Loren D. Lyon, 80, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Center, KS. A
 celebration of Loren’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, 
January 26, 2023, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., 
Smith Center, KS, with Pastor Tom James officiating.&nbsp; There will not be a
 public visitation as cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to 
SunPorch of Smith Center or American Legion Fred Marran Post #166 of 
Kensington and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel. A full obituary is pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Harvey James Werth, 86, Hays, died Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Via Christi Village.

He was born April 21, 1936, in Antonino,
 the son of Felix T. and Anna (Klaus) Werth.&nbsp;&nbsp;On May 5, 1956, he was 
united in marriage to Dorothy A. Ernst in Antonino.&nbsp;&nbsp;He loved the land 
and his life as a farmer and cattleman, even foregoing the opportunity 
for a new car and attending high school because he’d rather be on the 
farm and working the soil.&nbsp;&nbsp;Harvey was a self-taught engineer skilled at
 maintaining his equipment, and he enjoyed getting together with friends
 and neighbors to butcher cattle, pigs, and to cut firewood.&nbsp;&nbsp;He served 
in the National Guard and was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, the Schoenchen Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council
 #4166, and the Bishop Cunningham Fourth Degree Assembly #282.&nbsp;&nbsp;Harvey 
loved his family and grandchildren, camping, boating, watching old 
family reel-to-reel movies, and for a long time playing Santa Claus for 
his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife Dorothy of 
Hays, two sons: Blake Werth and wife Sandra, Blaine Werth and wife 
Dionne, both of Hays, five grandchildren: Jacob Werth and wife Kathleen,
 Ethan Werth, Cameron Werth, Kelton Werth, and Kayla Werth, and numerous
 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Harold and Charles Werth, and a sister: Dolores Haselhorst.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, January 23, 2023, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, Hays, with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will 
follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 
8:00 on Sunday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Monday, all at Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at
 5:00 pm, the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard 
from 5:30 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 
Sunday at the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Heart
 of Mary Catholic Church or for masses.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences and memories of 
Harvey may be shared with his family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

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 </figure>Harvey James Werth, 86, Hays, died Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Via Christi Village.He was born April 21, 1936, in Antonino,
 the son of Felix T. and Anna (Klaus) Werth.&nbsp;&nbsp;On May 5, 1956, he was 
united in marriage to Dorothy A. Ernst in Antonino.&nbsp;&nbsp;He loved the land 
and his life as a farmer and cattleman, even foregoing the opportunity 
for a new car and attending high school because he’d rather be on the 
farm and working the soil.&nbsp;&nbsp;Harvey was a self-taught engineer skilled at
 maintaining his equipment, and he enjoyed getting together with friends
 and neighbors to butcher cattle, pigs, and to cut firewood.&nbsp;&nbsp;He served 
in the National Guard and was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, the Schoenchen Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council
 #4166, and the Bishop Cunningham Fourth Degree Assembly #282.&nbsp;&nbsp;Harvey 
loved his family and grandchildren, camping, boating, watching old 
family reel-to-reel movies, and for a long time playing Santa Claus for 
his children and grandchildren.Survivors include his wife Dorothy of 
Hays, two sons: Blake Werth and wife Sandra, Blaine Werth and wife 
Dionne, both of Hays, five grandchildren: Jacob Werth and wife Kathleen,
 Ethan Werth, Cameron Werth, Kelton Werth, and Kayla Werth, and numerous
 nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Harold and Charles Werth, and a sister: Dolores Haselhorst.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, January 23, 2023, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, Hays, with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will 
follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 
8:00 on Sunday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Monday, all at Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at
 5:00 pm, the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard 
from 5:30 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 
Sunday at the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Heart
 of Mary Catholic Church or for masses.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences and memories of 
Harvey may be shared with his family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

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