Donald Alan Dawson, 81, of Russell, Kansas, died on Monday, January 2, 2023, at Russell Regional Hospital after a severe illness.&nbsp; Don was born on July 20th, 1941, in Russell, Kansas, the son of Arthur and Anna (Kost) Dawson.&nbsp; He grew up in Russell and graduated Russell High School in 1959.&nbsp; He attended Fort Hays State University where he got his degree in Psychology before transferring to the University of Kansas and graduating as a Pharmacist in 1966.

&nbsp;After graduating from pharmacy school, Don returned to Russell where he worked as staff pharmacist with his family at Dawson Drugstore.&nbsp; This is where he met his wife, Carol Springer, and was united in marriage March 22nd, 1968. From this union they were blessed with two children, Amy and David.&nbsp; In 1971, Don and Carol opened Don Dawson Pharmacy on Main Street in Russell where Don worked&nbsp;for 42 years&nbsp;before retiring and selling the pharmacy to Midwest Drug in 2013.

Don is survived by his wife, Carol of Russell, KS, daughter Amy Winklepleck and her husband Brett of New Braunfels, TX and son David Dawson of Lantana, TX; five grandchildren:&nbsp; Braden Winklepleck of Lewisville, TX, Regan &amp; Rylie Winklepleck of New Braunfels, TX and Tyler and Brooke Dawson of Flower Mound, TX.&nbsp; Don is also survived by Brother in Law, Steve Springer and wife Sherry of Rosalia, KS and many nieces, nephews, and cousins whom he loved and adored.&nbsp; Don is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Harry Dawson, and sister, Alice Graham.

&nbsp;Don was a dedicated business owner in Russell his entire life and was proud of his affiliation as an ELK and Mason.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing and hunting and an avid sports fan, especially watching his alma mater, KU.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Don’s name to First Congregational Church of Russell or the Russell Masonic Lodge #177.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, January 9, 2023, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell where Masonic Rites will be conducted.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, January 8, 2023, at the mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.&nbsp; 

Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Donald Alan Dawson, 81, of Russell, Kansas, died on Monday, January 2, 2023, at Russell Regional Hospital after a severe illness.&nbsp; Don was born on July 20th, 1941, in Russell, Kansas, the son of Arthur and Anna (Kost) Dawson.&nbsp; He grew up in Russell and graduated Russell High School in 1959.&nbsp; He attended Fort Hays State University where he got his degree in Psychology before transferring to the University of Kansas and graduating as a Pharmacist in 1966.&nbsp;After graduating from pharmacy school, Don returned to Russell where he worked as staff pharmacist with his family at Dawson Drugstore.&nbsp; This is where he met his wife, Carol Springer, and was united in marriage March 22nd, 1968. From this union they were blessed with two children, Amy and David.&nbsp; In 1971, Don and Carol opened Don Dawson Pharmacy on Main Street in Russell where Don worked&nbsp;for 42 years&nbsp;before retiring and selling the pharmacy to Midwest Drug in 2013.Don is survived by his wife, Carol of Russell, KS, daughter Amy Winklepleck and her husband Brett of New Braunfels, TX and son David Dawson of Lantana, TX; five grandchildren:&nbsp; Braden Winklepleck of Lewisville, TX, Regan &amp; Rylie Winklepleck of New Braunfels, TX and Tyler and Brooke Dawson of Flower Mound, TX.&nbsp; Don is also survived by Brother in Law, Steve Springer and wife Sherry of Rosalia, KS and many nieces, nephews, and cousins whom he loved and adored.&nbsp; Don is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Harry Dawson, and sister, Alice Graham.&nbsp;Don was a dedicated business owner in Russell his entire life and was proud of his affiliation as an ELK and Mason.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing and hunting and an avid sports fan, especially watching his alma mater, KU.In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Don’s name to First Congregational Church of Russell or the Russell Masonic Lodge #177.Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, January 9, 2023, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell where Masonic Rites will be conducted.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, January 8, 2023, at the mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary is in charge of these arrangements.

Donald Alan Dawson

Captain&nbsp;Cory R.&nbsp;Applebee,&nbsp;United States Navy, Retired,&nbsp;50, of Jacksonville, Florida, and former Russell, Kansas, resident, died on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at the Mayo Clinic&nbsp;Hospital&nbsp;in Jacksonville, Florida.

Cory was born on September 30, 1972, in Creve Coeur, Missouri, the son of Monty D. Applebee and Linda L.&nbsp;(Prochaska)&nbsp;Applebee.&nbsp;&nbsp;He grew up in Russell, Kansas, and graduated from Russell High School&nbsp;in 1991. After high school he attended and graduated from the University of Kansas, in Lawrence, Kansas.&nbsp;Upon graduation, he&nbsp;was commissioned as an officer&nbsp;in&nbsp;the United States Navy and&nbsp;served&nbsp;his country faithfully for 26 years.&nbsp;While in the Navy, he received his Master’s of Human Resources from Webster University.&nbsp;He&nbsp;retired as a Captain&nbsp;in the Navy&nbsp;in March 2021. &nbsp;Cory was united in marriage to Stacey Yvonne Hunnicutt on June 23, 2001,&nbsp;in Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;Cory and Stacey were blessed with&nbsp;three children&nbsp;Amanda, Colin and Riley.

Cory&nbsp;is a life&nbsp;member of the V.F.W. Post #6240 in Russell, Kansas. He&nbsp;was an avid Mill Valley High School football and Dallas Cowboy fan. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and especially loved spending time with his children and attending their many sporting events.

Surviving family include his wife Stacey of the home, his daughter Amanda L. Cassidy,&nbsp;husband Stevie&nbsp;and&nbsp;granddaughter Ryleigh Cassidy&nbsp;of&nbsp;Jacksonville, FL, son Colin R. Applebee and daughter Riley D. Applebee both of the home; father Monty D. Applebee and wife Diana of Russell, Kansas; mother Linda L.&nbsp;(Prochaska) Applebee of Russell,&nbsp;Kansas;&nbsp;brother Joel&nbsp;T.&nbsp;Applebee and wife Amanda, nephews Haden&nbsp;and&nbsp;Holden and niece Lola&nbsp;of&nbsp;Shawnee, KS.

A celebration of Cory’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;Interment&nbsp;will follow at the Russell City Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the mortuary with family greeting guests from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. Friday evening. &nbsp;

In lieu of flowers,&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Applebee Children’s College Fund and sent in care of the mortuary&nbsp;to&nbsp;610 N. Maple St., Russell, KS 67665. &nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Captain&nbsp;Cory R.&nbsp;Applebee,&nbsp;United States Navy, Retired,&nbsp;50, of Jacksonville, Florida, and former Russell, Kansas, resident, died on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at the Mayo Clinic&nbsp;Hospital&nbsp;in Jacksonville, Florida.Cory was born on September 30, 1972, in Creve Coeur, Missouri, the son of Monty D. Applebee and Linda L.&nbsp;(Prochaska)&nbsp;Applebee.&nbsp;&nbsp;He grew up in Russell, Kansas, and graduated from Russell High School&nbsp;in 1991. After high school he attended and graduated from the University of Kansas, in Lawrence, Kansas.&nbsp;Upon graduation, he&nbsp;was commissioned as an officer&nbsp;in&nbsp;the United States Navy and&nbsp;served&nbsp;his country faithfully for 26 years.&nbsp;While in the Navy, he received his Master’s of Human Resources from Webster University.&nbsp;He&nbsp;retired as a Captain&nbsp;in the Navy&nbsp;in March 2021. &nbsp;Cory was united in marriage to Stacey Yvonne Hunnicutt on June 23, 2001,&nbsp;in Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;Cory and Stacey were blessed with&nbsp;three children&nbsp;Amanda, Colin and Riley.Cory&nbsp;is a life&nbsp;member of the V.F.W. Post #6240 in Russell, Kansas. He&nbsp;was an avid Mill Valley High School football and Dallas Cowboy fan. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and especially loved spending time with his children and attending their many sporting events.Surviving family include his wife Stacey of the home, his daughter Amanda L. Cassidy,&nbsp;husband Stevie&nbsp;and&nbsp;granddaughter Ryleigh Cassidy&nbsp;of&nbsp;Jacksonville, FL, son Colin R. Applebee and daughter Riley D. Applebee both of the home; father Monty D. Applebee and wife Diana of Russell, Kansas; mother Linda L.&nbsp;(Prochaska) Applebee of Russell,&nbsp;Kansas;&nbsp;brother Joel&nbsp;T.&nbsp;Applebee and wife Amanda, nephews Haden&nbsp;and&nbsp;Holden and niece Lola&nbsp;of&nbsp;Shawnee, KS.A celebration of Cory’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;Interment&nbsp;will follow at the Russell City Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the mortuary with family greeting guests from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. Friday evening. &nbsp;In lieu of flowers,&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Applebee Children’s College Fund and sent in care of the mortuary&nbsp;to&nbsp;610 N. Maple St., Russell, KS 67665. &nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Cory R. Applebee

Samuel David “Sam” Brown, 64, died on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at 
Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. He was born on February 17, 1958, at 
Garden City the son of Leo S. &amp; Phyllis M. (Forpahl) Brown. He 
married Tammy Corter on March 14, 1987, at Dighton. 
Sam attended Dighton schools and was involved in Boy Scouts in his 
younger years. After his schooling he served in the Army National Guard
 for 8 years while also working as a farm hand in Lane County, mainly 
for Nelson Schwartz. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and enjoyed 
playing cribbage. 
He is survived by his 2 Sons- Norman Oscar Brown of Huron Lake, 
Minnesota and Tyler Golden &amp; Crystal Brown of Scott City, Mother- 
Phyllis Woodham of El Dorado, 2 brothers- Max &amp; Pam Brown and Barry 
&amp; Melanie Brown both of El Dorado, Sister- Danna &amp; Phil Steffens
 of Scott City, 4 Grandchildren- Chloe, Forrest, Carlos &amp; Tyler and
 5 Nephews and 3 Nieces. He is preceded in death by his Father- Leo 
Brown and 2 Brothers- Dean Brown and Bradley Brown. 
Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday at Boomhower Funeral Home in
 Dighton with Rev Darrin Hammond officiating. Burial will be in Healy 
Cemetery in Healy. To honor Sam, the family invites you to wear Kansas 
City Chiefs attire or colors to the service.

Memorials are suggested to 
Sam Brown Memorial Fund in care of Boomhower Funeral Home.  Friends may 
call from 10:00 AM to Service time Saturday at Boomhower Funeral Home.  
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

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 </figure>Samuel David “Sam” Brown, 64, died on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at 
Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. He was born on February 17, 1958, at 
Garden City the son of Leo S. &amp; Phyllis M. (Forpahl) Brown. He 
married Tammy Corter on March 14, 1987, at Dighton. 
Sam attended Dighton schools and was involved in Boy Scouts in his 
younger years. After his schooling he served in the Army National Guard
 for 8 years while also working as a farm hand in Lane County, mainly 
for Nelson Schwartz. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and enjoyed 
playing cribbage. 
He is survived by his 2 Sons- Norman Oscar Brown of Huron Lake, 
Minnesota and Tyler Golden &amp; Crystal Brown of Scott City, Mother- 
Phyllis Woodham of El Dorado, 2 brothers- Max &amp; Pam Brown and Barry 
&amp; Melanie Brown both of El Dorado, Sister- Danna &amp; Phil Steffens
 of Scott City, 4 Grandchildren- Chloe, Forrest, Carlos &amp; Tyler and
 5 Nephews and 3 Nieces. He is preceded in death by his Father- Leo 
Brown and 2 Brothers- Dean Brown and Bradley Brown. 
Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday at Boomhower Funeral Home in
 Dighton with Rev Darrin Hammond officiating. Burial will be in Healy 
Cemetery in Healy. To honor Sam, the family invites you to wear Kansas 
City Chiefs attire or colors to the service. Memorials are suggested to 
Sam Brown Memorial Fund in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. Friends may 
call from 10:00 AM to Service time Saturday at Boomhower Funeral Home. 
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Samuel David 'Sam' Brown

Saturday, June 17th, 1939-Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/wenda-lawrence/5107353/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Saturday, June 17th, 1939-Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/wenda-lawrence/5107353/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Wenda Hampton Lawrence (Patton)

Doris
 Evelyn Ford Cox Martin, 91, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away on 
December 26, 2022, at Life Care Center. Doris, was born on May 27, 1931,&nbsp; to two loving parents in Leoti, Kansas.&nbsp;

Doris
 was the matriarch of a large blended family. She loved each and every 
one of them. Doris met and married James (Jim) Cox in 1947. They had 4 
children. Jim passed in 1969.&nbsp; In 1970, Doris met and married widower 
Kenneth (Bill) Martin who had 4 children. Bill preceded her in death. Although 
Doris took on many roles, being a mother, grandmother and great 
grandmother were the most important ones of her life, a role that gave 
her a lot of pride and joy. She was an excellent mom, supportive, kind, 
hilarious, and witty and we will all miss her dearly.

Doris
 was preceded in death by her parents Robert E. and Hessie E. (Brock) 
Ford; 2 infant brothers, her brother Glen Ford; her sisters Ruby 
Schwindt, Louise Terrel, and Evagene Harbach; her son Gary W. Cox; her 
daughter-in-law Susie Cox and granddaughter Roxanne Cox.

Doris
 is survived by 4 sons Ed (Barb) Cox of Lake Oswego, Oregon; Jim Cox of 
Cheyenne, Wyoming; Bill (Janeen) Martin of Peoria, Arizona; Robert 
(Stephanie) Martin of Eaton, Colorado; 3 daughters Debbie Martin of 
Hays, Kansas; Dana (Cox) Connelly of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Diane (Alan) 
Downing of Hays, Kansas; 23 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Her
 ashes will be deposited at the Beulah Cemetery in Wichita County, 
Kansas and with her first husband Jim at the Liberal Kansas Memorial 
Cemetery. Services will be announced by the family at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Doris’s name to the Beulah Cemetery in Wichita County Kansas. 

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 </figure>Doris
 Evelyn Ford Cox Martin, 91, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away on 
December 26, 2022, at Life Care Center. Doris, was born on May 27, 1931,&nbsp; to two loving parents in Leoti, Kansas.&nbsp;Doris
 was the matriarch of a large blended family. She loved each and every 
one of them. Doris met and married James (Jim) Cox in 1947. They had 4 
children. Jim passed in 1969.&nbsp; In 1970, Doris met and married widower 
Kenneth (Bill) Martin who had 4 children. Bill preceded her in death. Although 
Doris took on many roles, being a mother, grandmother and great 
grandmother were the most important ones of her life, a role that gave 
her a lot of pride and joy. She was an excellent mom, supportive, kind, 
hilarious, and witty and we will all miss her dearly.Doris
 was preceded in death by her parents Robert E. and Hessie E. (Brock) 
Ford; 2 infant brothers, her brother Glen Ford; her sisters Ruby 
Schwindt, Louise Terrel, and Evagene Harbach; her son Gary W. Cox; her 
daughter-in-law Susie Cox and granddaughter Roxanne Cox.Doris
 is survived by 4 sons Ed (Barb) Cox of Lake Oswego, Oregon; Jim Cox of 
Cheyenne, Wyoming; Bill (Janeen) Martin of Peoria, Arizona; Robert 
(Stephanie) Martin of Eaton, Colorado; 3 daughters Debbie Martin of 
Hays, Kansas; Dana (Cox) Connelly of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Diane (Alan) 
Downing of Hays, Kansas; 23 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.Her
 ashes will be deposited at the Beulah Cemetery in Wichita County, 
Kansas and with her first husband Jim at the Liberal Kansas Memorial 
Cemetery. Services will be announced by the family at a later date.In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Doris’s name to the Beulah Cemetery in Wichita County Kansas.

Doris Martin

Arris M. Johnson, 101, Hays, went to his heavenly home on, December 25, 2022, after suffering from Dementia.

He was born November 28, 1921, in 
Norton, Kansas, the son of Carl and Lydia (Jorn) Johnson.&nbsp; He grew up on a
 farm near Kanona, Kansas, attending elementary school there.&nbsp; He 
attended Decatur County High School and after graduation, Arris chose to
 attend Fort Hays Kansas State College, excelling in the instrumental 
music area as he prepared to become a music instructor.&nbsp; However, before
 the end of his final semester and receiving his degree, Arris was 
called by the draft into the military.

After intense military training in the 
U.S. Army, Arris became a member of the 69th Infantry, which was then 
trained to be prepared to be sent to England.&nbsp; The “Battle of the Bulge”
 was on and the 69th division became a part of this.&nbsp; When the fighting 
ceased and after much preparation, the 69th division returned to the 
U.S.&nbsp; Arris was retired from the military, and he returned to Fort Hays 
to complete his degree in the music department.&nbsp; During this time, he 
met Virginia VanGundy and they were married the following January, a 
marriage that would span 76 years.&nbsp; Arris had been hired as the 
instrumental music teacher so he and Virginia started their life 
together at that time.&nbsp; Two children joined their family; Mark Steven 
and Pamela Jo.&nbsp;

In 1973, Arris received his Ph.D. 
degree from Kansas State University, and his dissertation was chosen as a
 model for the Kansas State Education Department.&nbsp; Two other awards from
 Fort Hays State University, the Pilot Award and Distinguished Service 
Award, were very special.&nbsp;

In 1985, Arris became the Grand Master 
of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Kansas.&nbsp; He was honored in 1986 by being
 the Chairman of the Conference of Grand Masters of Masons of North 
America.&nbsp; Arris was elected to the Kansas Silver Haired Legislature 
where he served the allowable six years, two years of which he served as
 the Speaker of the House.&nbsp; Following those six years he moved directly 
into the Kansas AARP State Legislature Committee where he served for 12 
years, part of that time as president.&nbsp;

Photography was a lifelong hobby for 
Arris as he worked with black and white and color in which he did all 
the work in developing and printing.&nbsp; He also was very active in working
 in his church as he was choir director, Sunday School superintendent 
and served on many committees.&nbsp; Singing in the Barbershop choruses and a
 men’s quartette was a joy for him.&nbsp; He belonged to the Lions Club and 
was a charter member of the Lions Clubs in Oberlin and Downs.&nbsp; He 
received two very nice plaques from the Hays Lions Club for his 75 years
 of membership in the International Lions Club.

Survivors include his wife Virginia of 
Hays, daughter: Pam McGowne of Hays, and two grandchildren: Jeffrey Mark
 McGowne of Texas and Christopher McGowne and wife Sarah of Hays.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his son Mark in 1964.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Thursday, January 5, 2023, at First United Methodist Church in Hays.&nbsp; 
Burial with military honors will be at 2:00 pm in Oberlin Cemetery in 
Oberlin.&nbsp; Visitation will be form 9:00 am until service time on Thursday
 at the church.&nbsp; 

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Fort
 Hays Singers at Fort Hays State University or to Shriners Hospitals for
 Children.&nbsp; Services are in the care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home and condolences and memories of Arris may be shared with his family
 at w<a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">ww.haysmemorial.com</a>

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 </figure>Arris M. Johnson, 101, Hays, went to his heavenly home on, December 25, 2022, after suffering from Dementia.He was born November 28, 1921, in 
Norton, Kansas, the son of Carl and Lydia (Jorn) Johnson.&nbsp; He grew up on a
 farm near Kanona, Kansas, attending elementary school there.&nbsp; He 
attended Decatur County High School and after graduation, Arris chose to
 attend Fort Hays Kansas State College, excelling in the instrumental 
music area as he prepared to become a music instructor.&nbsp; However, before
 the end of his final semester and receiving his degree, Arris was 
called by the draft into the military.After intense military training in the 
U.S. Army, Arris became a member of the 69th Infantry, which was then 
trained to be prepared to be sent to England.&nbsp; The “Battle of the Bulge”
 was on and the 69th division became a part of this.&nbsp; When the fighting 
ceased and after much preparation, the 69th division returned to the 
U.S.&nbsp; Arris was retired from the military, and he returned to Fort Hays 
to complete his degree in the music department.&nbsp; During this time, he 
met Virginia VanGundy and they were married the following January, a 
marriage that would span 76 years.&nbsp; Arris had been hired as the 
instrumental music teacher so he and Virginia started their life 
together at that time.&nbsp; Two children joined their family; Mark Steven 
and Pamela Jo.&nbsp;In 1973, Arris received his Ph.D. 
degree from Kansas State University, and his dissertation was chosen as a
 model for the Kansas State Education Department.&nbsp; Two other awards from
 Fort Hays State University, the Pilot Award and Distinguished Service 
Award, were very special.&nbsp;In 1985, Arris became the Grand Master 
of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Kansas.&nbsp; He was honored in 1986 by being
 the Chairman of the Conference of Grand Masters of Masons of North 
America.&nbsp; Arris was elected to the Kansas Silver Haired Legislature 
where he served the allowable six years, two years of which he served as
 the Speaker of the House.&nbsp; Following those six years he moved directly 
into the Kansas AARP State Legislature Committee where he served for 12 
years, part of that time as president.&nbsp;Photography was a lifelong hobby for 
Arris as he worked with black and white and color in which he did all 
the work in developing and printing.&nbsp; He also was very active in working
 in his church as he was choir director, Sunday School superintendent 
and served on many committees.&nbsp; Singing in the Barbershop choruses and a
 men’s quartette was a joy for him.&nbsp; He belonged to the Lions Club and 
was a charter member of the Lions Clubs in Oberlin and Downs.&nbsp; He 
received two very nice plaques from the Hays Lions Club for his 75 years
 of membership in the International Lions Club.Survivors include his wife Virginia of 
Hays, daughter: Pam McGowne of Hays, and two grandchildren: Jeffrey Mark
 McGowne of Texas and Christopher McGowne and wife Sarah of Hays.He was preceded in death by his parents and his son Mark in 1964.Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Thursday, January 5, 2023, at First United Methodist Church in Hays.&nbsp; 
Burial with military honors will be at 2:00 pm in Oberlin Cemetery in 
Oberlin.&nbsp; Visitation will be form 9:00 am until service time on Thursday
 at the church.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Fort
 Hays Singers at Fort Hays State University or to Shriners Hospitals for
 Children.&nbsp; Services are in the care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home and condolences and memories of Arris may be shared with his family
 at w<a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">ww.haysmemorial.com</a>

Arris M. Johnson

Tanner Joseph Haselhorst, 21, Hays, died Sunday, January 1, 2023, at his home.

He was born June 22, 2001, in Hays, the 
son of Travis Haselhorst and Lisa Pfannenstiel.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 2019, he graduated 
from Hays High School and in 2020 he graduated from NCK Tech at Beloit 
with a Heavy Equipment Operator degree.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a loader operator for 
Hess Services and loved running his loader.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tanner was a member of Our 
Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Antonino.&nbsp;&nbsp;He loved his dogs 
at that farm, listening to heavy metal music, was a dedicated fan of the
 Dallas Cowboys, Oregon Ducks, K-State Wildcats, and Dallas Stars and 
could remember many game stats.

Survivors include his father Travis 
Haselhorst of Antonino, grandparents: Art and Shirley Haselhorst of 
Antonino, A.J. and Linda Pfannenstiel of Hays, great grandfather: 
Orville Haselhorst of Hays, great grandmother: Mary Ann Legleiter of 
Hays, two uncles: Tyler Haselhorst and wife Jobeth of Hays and C.J. 
Pfannenstiel and wife Sara of Rush Center, and five cousins: Jillyan 
Sheldon, Denton, Easton, Paisley, and Casen Pfannenstiel.

He was preceded in death by his mother Lisa.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Our Lady Help of Christians 
Catholic Church, with Fr. Curtis Carlson, O.F.M. Cap. 
officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow in the church cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation 
will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Thursday and from 9:00 am until 9:30 
on Friday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;A vigil service will be
 at 7:00 on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials
 are suggested and payable to Travis Haselhorst for the Tanner 
Haselhorst Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences and 
memories of Tanner may be shared with his family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Tanner Joseph Haselhorst, 21, Hays, died Sunday, January 1, 2023, at his home.He was born June 22, 2001, in Hays, the 
son of Travis Haselhorst and Lisa Pfannenstiel.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 2019, he graduated 
from Hays High School and in 2020 he graduated from NCK Tech at Beloit 
with a Heavy Equipment Operator degree.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a loader operator for 
Hess Services and loved running his loader.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tanner was a member of Our 
Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Antonino.&nbsp;&nbsp;He loved his dogs 
at that farm, listening to heavy metal music, was a dedicated fan of the
 Dallas Cowboys, Oregon Ducks, K-State Wildcats, and Dallas Stars and 
could remember many game stats.Survivors include his father Travis 
Haselhorst of Antonino, grandparents: Art and Shirley Haselhorst of 
Antonino, A.J. and Linda Pfannenstiel of Hays, great grandfather: 
Orville Haselhorst of Hays, great grandmother: Mary Ann Legleiter of 
Hays, two uncles: Tyler Haselhorst and wife Jobeth of Hays and C.J. 
Pfannenstiel and wife Sara of Rush Center, and five cousins: Jillyan 
Sheldon, Denton, Easton, Paisley, and Casen Pfannenstiel.He was preceded in death by his mother Lisa.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Our Lady Help of Christians 
Catholic Church, with Fr. Curtis Carlson, O.F.M. Cap. 
officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow in the church cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation 
will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Thursday and from 9:00 am until 9:30 
on Friday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;A vigil service will be
 at 7:00 on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials
 are suggested and payable to Travis Haselhorst for the Tanner 
Haselhorst Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences and 
memories of Tanner may be shared with his family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tanner Joseph Haselhorst

Janet Sue Molzahn passed away surrounded by her family on December 
30, 2022, at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings, NE. She was born in 
Sidney, Ohio to Robert and Naomi (Mace) Perkins. Janet spent most of her
 childhood in Florida where she was baptized in a Baptist church in 
Tampa. After her mother became ill, the family moved to Lebanon, Kansas 
where she attended school. She graduated from Smith Center High School 
in 1968.

Janet and Kenneth Molzahn married on August 24, 1968. She was 
confirmed in the Lutheran faith on February 16, 1969, at Pleasant Green 
Lutheran Church near the farm where they lived. To this union, they were
 blessed with three children: Michele, William, and James. Janet was 
always busy with helping with the farm and taking care of her children. 
Each weekday she always cooked lunch at her mother and father in laws 
house down the road. Each Sunday the family attended St. John Lutheran 
Church where their children were also confirmed. The family lived on the
 family farm until a tornado damaged their home in May 10,1985.

Janet’s children always remember how hard their mother always worked.
 After her divorce from Kenneth, Janet worked many long hours as a CMA 
at nursing homes in Phillipsburg and Smith Center. She also was a prison
 guard, janitor, business owner, and dog trimmer. Janet also continued 
learning throughout her life through community college classes. Her 
children will always remember how proud she was of their activities. In 
the summers she drove them to all their baseball games and even did some
 coaching. Their mom was a 4-H Leader and a Sunday School teacher. 
Despite of how hard she worked, she was always in the stands at their 
school sporting events cheering them on.

Janet married George Russell on April 8, 1993 in Las Vegas, NV. They 
enjoyed spending time boating and fishing together. Their dogs also 
brought them much happiness.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Perkins and Naomi 
(Mace) Perkins and brothers Richard Shearer and David Shearer. She is 
survived by her husband, George Russell of the home; daughter, Michele 
Jones and husband Mike of Marion, IA; two sons Bill Molzahn and wife 
Melanie and James Molzahn and wife Sarah, all of Agra, KS; a brother 
Ronald Styles of Salina, KS; two sisters Sharla Hayward of Aurora, CO 
and Ann Nelson of Lindsborg, KS. She is also survived by seven 
grandchildren: Ashley Gassmann (Andrew), Aaron Jones, Joseph Molzahn, 
Jack Molzahn, Addison Molzahn, Conner Molzahn and Jenna Molzahn.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2023 
in the St. John Lutheran Church, Kensington, with Pastor Kathy Whitney 
officiating.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel/100055272974764/">The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.</a>&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Agra Cemetery, Agra, KS.

Mrs. Molzahn will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9
 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 
Phillipsburg, with the family receiving friends Thursday evening from 7 
p.m. until 8 pm. for visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1672786213676.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Janet Sue Molzahn passed away surrounded by her family on December 
30, 2022, at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings, NE. She was born in 
Sidney, Ohio to Robert and Naomi (Mace) Perkins. Janet spent most of her
 childhood in Florida where she was baptized in a Baptist church in 
Tampa. After her mother became ill, the family moved to Lebanon, Kansas 
where she attended school. She graduated from Smith Center High School 
in 1968.Janet and Kenneth Molzahn married on August 24, 1968. She was 
confirmed in the Lutheran faith on February 16, 1969, at Pleasant Green 
Lutheran Church near the farm where they lived. To this union, they were
 blessed with three children: Michele, William, and James. Janet was 
always busy with helping with the farm and taking care of her children. 
Each weekday she always cooked lunch at her mother and father in laws 
house down the road. Each Sunday the family attended St. John Lutheran 
Church where their children were also confirmed. The family lived on the
 family farm until a tornado damaged their home in May 10,1985.Janet’s children always remember how hard their mother always worked.
 After her divorce from Kenneth, Janet worked many long hours as a CMA 
at nursing homes in Phillipsburg and Smith Center. She also was a prison
 guard, janitor, business owner, and dog trimmer. Janet also continued 
learning throughout her life through community college classes. Her 
children will always remember how proud she was of their activities. In 
the summers she drove them to all their baseball games and even did some
 coaching. Their mom was a 4-H Leader and a Sunday School teacher. 
Despite of how hard she worked, she was always in the stands at their 
school sporting events cheering them on.Janet married George Russell on April 8, 1993 in Las Vegas, NV. They 
enjoyed spending time boating and fishing together. Their dogs also 
brought them much happiness.Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Perkins and Naomi 
(Mace) Perkins and brothers Richard Shearer and David Shearer. She is 
survived by her husband, George Russell of the home; daughter, Michele 
Jones and husband Mike of Marion, IA; two sons Bill Molzahn and wife 
Melanie and James Molzahn and wife Sarah, all of Agra, KS; a brother 
Ronald Styles of Salina, KS; two sisters Sharla Hayward of Aurora, CO 
and Ann Nelson of Lindsborg, KS. She is also survived by seven 
grandchildren: Ashley Gassmann (Andrew), Aaron Jones, Joseph Molzahn, 
Jack Molzahn, Addison Molzahn, Conner Molzahn and Jenna Molzahn.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2023 
in the St. John Lutheran Church, Kensington, with Pastor Kathy Whitney 
officiating.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel/100055272974764/">The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.</a>&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Agra Cemetery, Agra, KS.Mrs. Molzahn will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9
 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 
Phillipsburg, with the family receiving friends Thursday evening from 7 
p.m. until 8 pm. for visitation.Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church.

Janet Sue Molzahn

Judy Lee (Cornett) Schmidt, 69, passed away on January 1, 2023, at Hays 
Medical Center. Judy was born on April 24, 1953, to Lloyd and Ada 
(Elshire) Cornett in Colby, KS. She graduated from Colby High School in 
1971. Judy attended Kansas State University and graduated with a degree 
in Home Economics. She taught for a year before moving to Chicago, 
Illinois, to be a dietary aid in a hospital. In 1984, she welcomed the 
birth of her son AJ Cornett. She gave birth to her middle son John 
Schmidt in 1989 and also graduated with her Master’s in social work from
 Kansas State University. In 1990, her youngest son Steven Cornett was 
born. 
Judy spent over 29 years working for DCF in Colby, KS. She spent her 
career making a positive impact in countless lives and serving others. 
Her hard work and selfness were just two of her many traits that people 
respected her for. Upon her retirement in 2018, she was able to spend 
more time with her family and her granddaughter Payton. Judy was able to
 make several cross-country trips with AJ transporting dogs across the 
United States. She would make frequent trips to Oklahoma to spend time 
with her granddaughters and making long lasting memories. Also, in her 
free time she crocheted countless baby blankets and lap blankets for 
family, friends, and residents of the local nursing homes. As 
kindhearted and wonderful of a woman as she was, she may be remembered 
the most for her baked goods. She was well known for her cookies, fudge,
 peanut butter balls, and her famous carrot cake that was requested by 
people in other states on a regular basis. 
Judy was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Ada Cornett and sister Ruth Ann Cornett. 
Judy is survived by her sons, AJ (Violet) Cornett of Colby, KS, John 
(Melissa) Schmidt of Hooker, OK, and Steven Cornett of Broomfield, CO; 
granddaughters, Payton Marie and Charlie LeeAnn of Hooker, OK; sister 
Joyce (Larry) Schroeder of Colby, KS; nephew Scott ( Jie) Schroeder of 
Union City, CA; niece Laura (Tim) Coulter of Colby, KS; six great nieces
 and nephews; and four great-great nieces and nephews. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2023, 
at the Mortuary.

Memorials may be made to the Denver Rescue Mission, 
NWKS Foundation for Hope, or to the family for the grandchildren’s 
education and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 291, 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>Judy Lee (Cornett) Schmidt, 69, passed away on January 1, 2023, at Hays 
Medical Center. Judy was born on April 24, 1953, to Lloyd and Ada 
(Elshire) Cornett in Colby, KS. She graduated from Colby High School in 
1971. Judy attended Kansas State University and graduated with a degree 
in Home Economics. She taught for a year before moving to Chicago, 
Illinois, to be a dietary aid in a hospital. In 1984, she welcomed the 
birth of her son AJ Cornett. She gave birth to her middle son John 
Schmidt in 1989 and also graduated with her Master’s in social work from
 Kansas State University. In 1990, her youngest son Steven Cornett was 
born. 
Judy spent over 29 years working for DCF in Colby, KS. She spent her 
career making a positive impact in countless lives and serving others. 
Her hard work and selfness were just two of her many traits that people 
respected her for. Upon her retirement in 2018, she was able to spend 
more time with her family and her granddaughter Payton. Judy was able to
 make several cross-country trips with AJ transporting dogs across the 
United States. She would make frequent trips to Oklahoma to spend time 
with her granddaughters and making long lasting memories. Also, in her 
free time she crocheted countless baby blankets and lap blankets for 
family, friends, and residents of the local nursing homes. As 
kindhearted and wonderful of a woman as she was, she may be remembered 
the most for her baked goods. She was well known for her cookies, fudge,
 peanut butter balls, and her famous carrot cake that was requested by 
people in other states on a regular basis. 
Judy was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Ada Cornett and sister Ruth Ann Cornett. 
Judy is survived by her sons, AJ (Violet) Cornett of Colby, KS, John 
(Melissa) Schmidt of Hooker, OK, and Steven Cornett of Broomfield, CO; 
granddaughters, Payton Marie and Charlie LeeAnn of Hooker, OK; sister 
Joyce (Larry) Schroeder of Colby, KS; nephew Scott ( Jie) Schroeder of 
Union City, CA; niece Laura (Tim) Coulter of Colby, KS; six great nieces
 and nephews; and four great-great nieces and nephews. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2023, 
at the Mortuary. Memorials may be made to the Denver Rescue Mission, 
NWKS Foundation for Hope, or to the family for the grandchildren’s 
education and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 291, 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;

Judy Lee (Cornett) Schmidt

May 2, 1944
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 2, 2023

An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

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

May 2, 1944
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 2, 2023An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Kathleen-Mary-Brown?obId=26817809#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Kathleen Mary Brown

Jerita&nbsp;O’Bryan, age 82, passed away Thursday, December 29th, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. She was born October 28th, 1940, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Estell Horn.

Jerita&nbsp;attended Mount Carmel High School in Florien, LA. She wore many hats throughout her life. She was a military wife for 38 years, moving frequently with each endeavor, always landing on her feet and ready to make the next place home for her family. She worked many jobs from being a stay-at-home mom, cashier, clerk, grade school secretary, and retired from the City of Hugoton as a power plant operator of 19 years.

On April 30th, 1956, she married her husband of 57 years, Lonnie Irvin O’Bryan, in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, who passed away on November 10th, 2013. During their marriage, they had three children, Lonnie (Buddy), Tracy and Kerry.

Jerita&nbsp;loved her flower garden, planting trees, birds (especially cardinals), doing ceramics, sewing, and crocheting&nbsp;afghans&nbsp;for her family. She also supported animal rescue and 4-H.

In her later years,&nbsp;Jerita’s&nbsp;retirement was spent selflessly raising an unexpected second family of three very young grandchildren with her husband, taking very little time for herself. They moved to Wakefield, Kansas in 2003, with a view of Milford Lake, which her grandchildren very much enjoyed as they grew up and went to school.

In May of 2021, she moved to western Kansas to be closer to family and to have the help she needed along the way, as she finally admitted she could no longer do it alone. She was preceded in death by her mother, Estell, husband Lonnie and granddaughter Karly&nbsp;Werry.

Jerita&nbsp;is survived by three children, son Lonnie O’Bryan &amp; wife Dona of Carlton, daughter Tracy Noel &amp; husband Vincent of Gove, and son Kerry O’Bryan of Shelbina. Seven grandchildren, Sean O’Bryan &amp; wife Jeanine; Zane O’Bryan &amp; wife Rosalie; Devin O’Bryan &amp; wife Mariah, Ruby Noel,&nbsp;Ivee&nbsp;Noel, Gillian O’Bryan, and&nbsp;Shoshannah&nbsp;Estell; and seven great-grandchildren, Cora &amp; Adrian&nbsp;Werry; Seven &amp; Silas O’Bryan;&nbsp;Dreyson&nbsp;Noel-Harvey; Alyssa &amp; Julius O’Bryan.

No Services were requested. In inurnment at a later date at the WaKeeney Veterans Cemetery in WaKeeney, KS

Memorial contributions are suggested to Wakefield Public Library, 205 3rd St, Wakefield, KS 67487, or Faithful Friends Cemetery, 1442 Barn Road, Solomon, KS 67480. &nbsp;Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th&nbsp;Street, WaKeeney, KS, 67672&nbsp;

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1672784967640.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Jerita&nbsp;O’Bryan, age 82, passed away Thursday, December 29th, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. She was born October 28th, 1940, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Estell Horn.Jerita&nbsp;attended Mount Carmel High School in Florien, LA. She wore many hats throughout her life. She was a military wife for 38 years, moving frequently with each endeavor, always landing on her feet and ready to make the next place home for her family. She worked many jobs from being a stay-at-home mom, cashier, clerk, grade school secretary, and retired from the City of Hugoton as a power plant operator of 19 years.On April 30th, 1956, she married her husband of 57 years, Lonnie Irvin O’Bryan, in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, who passed away on November 10th, 2013. During their marriage, they had three children, Lonnie (Buddy), Tracy and Kerry.Jerita&nbsp;loved her flower garden, planting trees, birds (especially cardinals), doing ceramics, sewing, and crocheting&nbsp;afghans&nbsp;for her family. She also supported animal rescue and 4-H.In her later years,&nbsp;Jerita’s&nbsp;retirement was spent selflessly raising an unexpected second family of three very young grandchildren with her husband, taking very little time for herself. They moved to Wakefield, Kansas in 2003, with a view of Milford Lake, which her grandchildren very much enjoyed as they grew up and went to school.In May of 2021, she moved to western Kansas to be closer to family and to have the help she needed along the way, as she finally admitted she could no longer do it alone. She was preceded in death by her mother, Estell, husband Lonnie and granddaughter Karly&nbsp;Werry.Jerita&nbsp;is survived by three children, son Lonnie O’Bryan &amp; wife Dona of Carlton, daughter Tracy Noel &amp; husband Vincent of Gove, and son Kerry O’Bryan of Shelbina. Seven grandchildren, Sean O’Bryan &amp; wife Jeanine; Zane O’Bryan &amp; wife Rosalie; Devin O’Bryan &amp; wife Mariah, Ruby Noel,&nbsp;Ivee&nbsp;Noel, Gillian O’Bryan, and&nbsp;Shoshannah&nbsp;Estell; and seven great-grandchildren, Cora &amp; Adrian&nbsp;Werry; Seven &amp; Silas O’Bryan;&nbsp;Dreyson&nbsp;Noel-Harvey; Alyssa &amp; Julius O’Bryan.No Services were requested. In inurnment at a later date at the WaKeeney Veterans Cemetery in WaKeeney, KSMemorial contributions are suggested to Wakefield Public Library, 205 3rd St, Wakefield, KS 67487, or Faithful Friends Cemetery, 1442 Barn Road, Solomon, KS 67480. &nbsp;Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th&nbsp;Street, WaKeeney, KS, 67672&nbsp;Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com&nbsp;

Jerita O’Bryan

Dorothy Lea (Wagner) Voss, 85, passed away December 31, 2022, at the 
Graham County Hospital in Hill City.  She was born October 26, 1937, at 
her home in rural Graham County, Kansas, to Russell and Lila Grace 
(Crawford) Wagner.  She was the middle of five children. Dorothy 
graduated from Edmond High School in 1955.  After attending Kansas 
University for one year, Dorothy moved back to Graham County and 
accepted a position with the Graham County ASC office.  She continued to
 work there for a short time after she was married.

Dorothy
 met the love of her life and lifelong companion, Norman Voss and were 
married June 10, 1962.  Norman and Dorothy lived in several homes on Bow
 Creek before settling on their farm near Densmore, Kansas in 1974. 
Dorothy was a great supporter of her husband and was always willing to 
lend a hand wherever it might be needed. In 1989, Norman decided to go 
back into the ministry.  They served in Sydney, Iowa, Circleville, 
Kansas, and Colby, Kansas before retiring in Plainville, Kansas.  In 
2006, they moved back to the family farm and lived there until 2021 when
 they moved to Bogue, Kansas.

Dorothy was a wonderful wife, 
mother, sister and daughter who was always there when her family needed 
her.  She never met a stranger and will leave a huge gap in our hearts 
and lives.  Family was the most important aspect of her life. She loved 
deeply and instilled good values, work ethics and importance of family. 
 Her beautiful smile was contagious. She taught her children and 
grandchildren gardening, cooking, sewing and had the patience of gold. 
Dorothy made special decorated cakes and favorite meals for each of her 
children’s birthdays.  That tradition was so special it was carried on 
by her children.  She hosted many family and friend gatherings, often on
 the spur of the moment, and made each one a special occasion.  She was 
an amazing baker and often had special treats fresh out of the oven when
 the family arrived, or kids got home from school.  Homemade ice cream 
with chocolate cake became a family tradition for special events and 
sometimes for no reason at all.  She was proud of her huge vegetable 
garden and her flower garden.  She usually had “help” from her kitties 
while gardening.  She spent countless hours with her grandchildren 
reading books, playing games, making pies, teaching them to sew and so 
much more. She made each grandchild a quilt and also crocheted intricate
 Christmas ornaments for her grandchildren every year which will always 
hold wonderful memories.  She had a special bond with her puppy, Buddy, 
who was nearly always by her side.

Dorothy is survived 
by her husband, Norman, son Wayne and Kellie Voss of Hays, Kansas, 
daughter Martha and Tony Stutterheim of Scottsdale, Arizona and daughter
 Paula and Rob Amerine of Chandler, Arizona; nine grandchildren: Allen 
Voss, Luke Amerine, Rachel (Nick) Dooley, Aaron Voss, Jordon Voss, 
Matthew Amerine, Valerie Stutterheim, Joshua Amerine, Ethan Voss, 
great-grandson John Voss and two sisters: Lila Dumcum and Rosalie 
Merriman. She was preceded in death by her parents Russell and Lila; 
brother, David Wagner; sister Beulah Holmess; and grandson Ian 
Stutterheim.

Dorothy was a strong Christian who dearly loved the 
Lord.   To her we say, “Thank you for the warm smiles, big hugs and all 
the love anyone could give!”

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Dorothy-Lea--Voss?obId=26812306#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Dorothy Lea (Wagner) Voss, 85, passed away December 31, 2022, at the 
Graham County Hospital in Hill City. She was born October 26, 1937, at 
her home in rural Graham County, Kansas, to Russell and Lila Grace 
(Crawford) Wagner. She was the middle of five children. Dorothy 
graduated from Edmond High School in 1955. After attending Kansas 
University for one year, Dorothy moved back to Graham County and 
accepted a position with the Graham County ASC office. She continued to
 work there for a short time after she was married.Dorothy
 met the love of her life and lifelong companion, Norman Voss and were 
married June 10, 1962. Norman and Dorothy lived in several homes on Bow
 Creek before settling on their farm near Densmore, Kansas in 1974. 
Dorothy was a great supporter of her husband and was always willing to 
lend a hand wherever it might be needed. In 1989, Norman decided to go 
back into the ministry. They served in Sydney, Iowa, Circleville, 
Kansas, and Colby, Kansas before retiring in Plainville, Kansas. In 
2006, they moved back to the family farm and lived there until 2021 when
 they moved to Bogue, Kansas.Dorothy was a wonderful wife, 
mother, sister and daughter who was always there when her family needed 
her. She never met a stranger and will leave a huge gap in our hearts 
and lives. Family was the most important aspect of her life. She loved 
deeply and instilled good values, work ethics and importance of family. 
 Her beautiful smile was contagious. She taught her children and 
grandchildren gardening, cooking, sewing and had the patience of gold. 
Dorothy made special decorated cakes and favorite meals for each of her 
children’s birthdays. That tradition was so special it was carried on 
by her children. She hosted many family and friend gatherings, often on
 the spur of the moment, and made each one a special occasion. She was 
an amazing baker and often had special treats fresh out of the oven when
 the family arrived, or kids got home from school. Homemade ice cream 
with chocolate cake became a family tradition for special events and 
sometimes for no reason at all. She was proud of her huge vegetable 
garden and her flower garden. She usually had “help” from her kitties 
while gardening. She spent countless hours with her grandchildren 
reading books, playing games, making pies, teaching them to sew and so 
much more. She made each grandchild a quilt and also crocheted intricate
 Christmas ornaments for her grandchildren every year which will always 
hold wonderful memories. She had a special bond with her puppy, Buddy, 
who was nearly always by her side.Dorothy is survived 
by her husband, Norman, son Wayne and Kellie Voss of Hays, Kansas, 
daughter Martha and Tony Stutterheim of Scottsdale, Arizona and daughter
 Paula and Rob Amerine of Chandler, Arizona; nine grandchildren: Allen 
Voss, Luke Amerine, Rachel (Nick) Dooley, Aaron Voss, Jordon Voss, 
Matthew Amerine, Valerie Stutterheim, Joshua Amerine, Ethan Voss, 
great-grandson John Voss and two sisters: Lila Dumcum and Rosalie 
Merriman. She was preceded in death by her parents Russell and Lila; 
brother, David Wagner; sister Beulah Holmess; and grandson Ian 
Stutterheim.Dorothy was a strong Christian who dearly loved the 
Lord. To her we say, “Thank you for the warm smiles, big hugs and all 
the love anyone could give!”Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Dorothy-Lea--Voss?obId=26812306#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Dorothy Lea (Wagner) Voss

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

July 16, 1932 ~ January 2, 2023An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Lena M. (Weis) Butler

Ali Kareem Swanson was born January 15, 1982, to Kathleen Odella 
Swanson and Darrel Williams in Denver, Colorado. He departed life 
December 24, 2022, in Hill City, Kansas. He was one of four children.

Ali
 was raised in Hill City by his grandmother Wray Petrie who loved him 
dearly. Ali enjoyed playing and watching sports especially basketball 
and his favorite team, the Denver Broncos. His favorite go to shirts 
were Bronco Jerseys. He was inspired to play sports by his two older 
brothers Edward and Rodger. Ali played football, basketball and ran 
track at Longfellow Middle School. Ali was a talented, left-handed 
basketball player who many believed could have gone much further in the 
sport. His older brother Rodger was one of his coaches for a time. He 
spent his high school career between Hill City, Morland, Hays and 
Norton. Ali was intelligent and had the ability to finish high school, 
but eventually finished with his GED.

Ali enjoyed writing and 
drawing. When learning to write in elementary school, he often received 
awards for his penmanship which evolved into the creative art and 
drawings he created as he got older. When he was away, he often wrote 
beautiful letters to his little sister Jamie and other family members. 
Ali enjoyed listening to music and sharing his favorite songs with 
people. He also liked to rap and write songs.

Ali loved to make 
people laugh and often did without trying, just being himself. Many 
people loved Ali, but many of us also knew he had his own personal 
challenges. As kids Ali was his brother Edward’s biggest headache. 
Because the boys were two years apart, they often fought and wrestled. 
This was their way of showing the brotherly love they had for each 
other. All his life Ali looked up to Edward. After Ed’s passing in 2016,
 Ali struggled even more to find his purpose for life.

With tools 
in his hands, Ali  was skilled when it came to fixing things,  
especially bikes and cars. He was proficient at detailing and installing
 stereo systems. Ali’s two main jobs were spent on an oil rig and 
cooking at restaurants. He was always eager to do side work helping 
people like moving, painting, and cleaning.

Ali learned about many
 different faiths and religions, but he loved God and had him deep in 
his heart. He read his Bible daily for help and guidance. He could 
remember Scripture and would quote verses.

He was the father of 
two sons, Davian Lawrence and Drayden Andrew Austin. Ali loved his boys 
and he tried to be the best dad he knew how to be.

He is preceded 
in death by his beloved grandmother Wray Ustacia Petrie and grandfather 
George Andrew Wellington, Sr; his brother, Edward Claude Olden; and his 
uncle, George Andrew Wellington, Jr., and aunt, Joyce Ann Wellington.

Ali
 leaves behind his mother Kathleen Odella Swanson of Eskridge; brother 
Rodger Fitzscott Swanson of Colorado Springs, Colorado and sister Jamie 
Kathleen Alexander of Houston, Texas; sons: Davian Lawrence Swanson of 
Hays and Drayden Andrew Austin of Salina; nephew Jordan Tyler Swanson; 
as well as a large extended family and many friends.

Ali has been 
searching for peace since he was a little, innocent boy and he now has a
 peace that surpasses all understanding. Granny Wray has her two boys 
with her, and they are all smiling down on us from heaven.

<a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Ali-Kareem-Swanson-?obId=26778112#/obituaryInfo">Stinemetz Funeral Home</a> was in charge of arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1672773335091.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Ali Kareem Swanson was born January 15, 1982, to Kathleen Odella 
Swanson and Darrel Williams in Denver, Colorado. He departed life 
December 24, 2022, in Hill City, Kansas. He was one of four children.Ali
 was raised in Hill City by his grandmother Wray Petrie who loved him 
dearly. Ali enjoyed playing and watching sports especially basketball 
and his favorite team, the Denver Broncos. His favorite go to shirts 
were Bronco Jerseys. He was inspired to play sports by his two older 
brothers Edward and Rodger. Ali played football, basketball and ran 
track at Longfellow Middle School. Ali was a talented, left-handed 
basketball player who many believed could have gone much further in the 
sport. His older brother Rodger was one of his coaches for a time. He 
spent his high school career between Hill City, Morland, Hays and 
Norton. Ali was intelligent and had the ability to finish high school, 
but eventually finished with his GED.Ali enjoyed writing and 
drawing. When learning to write in elementary school, he often received 
awards for his penmanship which evolved into the creative art and 
drawings he created as he got older. When he was away, he often wrote 
beautiful letters to his little sister Jamie and other family members. 
Ali enjoyed listening to music and sharing his favorite songs with 
people. He also liked to rap and write songs.Ali loved to make 
people laugh and often did without trying, just being himself. Many 
people loved Ali, but many of us also knew he had his own personal 
challenges. As kids Ali was his brother Edward’s biggest headache. 
Because the boys were two years apart, they often fought and wrestled. 
This was their way of showing the brotherly love they had for each 
other. All his life Ali looked up to Edward. After Ed’s passing in 2016,
 Ali struggled even more to find his purpose for life.With tools 
in his hands, Ali was skilled when it came to fixing things, 
especially bikes and cars. He was proficient at detailing and installing
 stereo systems. Ali’s two main jobs were spent on an oil rig and 
cooking at restaurants. He was always eager to do side work helping 
people like moving, painting, and cleaning.Ali learned about many
 different faiths and religions, but he loved God and had him deep in 
his heart. He read his Bible daily for help and guidance. He could 
remember Scripture and would quote verses.He was the father of 
two sons, Davian Lawrence and Drayden Andrew Austin. Ali loved his boys 
and he tried to be the best dad he knew how to be.He is preceded 
in death by his beloved grandmother Wray Ustacia Petrie and grandfather 
George Andrew Wellington, Sr; his brother, Edward Claude Olden; and his 
uncle, George Andrew Wellington, Jr., and aunt, Joyce Ann Wellington.Ali
 leaves behind his mother Kathleen Odella Swanson of Eskridge; brother 
Rodger Fitzscott Swanson of Colorado Springs, Colorado and sister Jamie 
Kathleen Alexander of Houston, Texas; sons: Davian Lawrence Swanson of 
Hays and Drayden Andrew Austin of Salina; nephew Jordan Tyler Swanson; 
as well as a large extended family and many friends.Ali has been 
searching for peace since he was a little, innocent boy and he now has a
 peace that surpasses all understanding. Granny Wray has her two boys 
with her, and they are all smiling down on us from heaven.<a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Ali-Kareem-Swanson-?obId=26778112#/obituaryInfo">Stinemetz Funeral Home</a> was in charge of arrangements.

Ali Kareem Swanson

Evelyn M. Raab, age 87, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at 
the Cedars in McPherson, Kansas. She was born September 3, 1935, in 
Topeka, KS, the daughter of Kenneth M. and Betty (Olsen) Cogswell. 

She grew up on a farm north of Topeka. She attended Priddy Elementary School and graduated from Seaman High School in 1953. On
 January 10, 1954, she married Alfred Eugene (Gene) Raab at Elmont United
 Methodist Church in Elmont, KS. This union was blessed with three 
daughters and one son; Linda, Deanna, Joleen and Curt.

Gene 
and Evelyn purchased a farm north of Topeka. Gene worked for Santa Fe 
and Goodyear in Topeka. Evelyn worked for SW Bell Telephone and the 
Shawnee County office. They raised registered Angus cattle for the 
children to show in 4-H and FFA as well as state and national Angus 
shows. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, the love of 
her life, husband Gene (April 6, 2007), and daughter Linda Raab Sharp 
(February 8, 2009).

She is survived by two daughters, Deanna 
Sents (Allan) of McPherson; Joleen Raab of WaKeeney, and son Curt Raab 
(Traci) of Topeka, in addition, eight grandchildren, 19 
great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Karl Cogswell, San
 Marcos, CA and Robert Cogswell (Donna) of Topeka, KS and one chosen 
sister, Marilyn Downes (Jac) of Topeka, and several nieces and nephews. Evelyn
 was a member of the Kansas Farm Bureau, Ladies of the Moose, Red Hat 
Society, Working Sams Camping Club, New Comers and Travel Club, Prime 
Timers and Travel Club and Shawnee County Travel Group.

<figure>
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 </figure>Evelyn M. Raab, age 87, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at 
the Cedars in McPherson, Kansas. She was born September 3, 1935, in 
Topeka, KS, the daughter of Kenneth M. and Betty (Olsen) Cogswell. She grew up on a farm north of Topeka. She attended Priddy Elementary School and graduated from Seaman High School in 1953. On
 January 10, 1954, she married Alfred Eugene (Gene) Raab at Elmont United
 Methodist Church in Elmont, KS. This union was blessed with three 
daughters and one son; Linda, Deanna, Joleen and Curt. Gene 
and Evelyn purchased a farm north of Topeka. Gene worked for Santa Fe 
and Goodyear in Topeka. Evelyn worked for SW Bell Telephone and the 
Shawnee County office. They raised registered Angus cattle for the 
children to show in 4-H and FFA as well as state and national Angus 
shows. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, the love of 
her life, husband Gene (April 6, 2007), and daughter Linda Raab Sharp 
(February 8, 2009). She is survived by two daughters, Deanna 
Sents (Allan) of McPherson; Joleen Raab of WaKeeney, and son Curt Raab 
(Traci) of Topeka, in addition, eight grandchildren, 19 
great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Karl Cogswell, San
 Marcos, CA and Robert Cogswell (Donna) of Topeka, KS and one chosen 
sister, Marilyn Downes (Jac) of Topeka, and several nieces and nephews. Evelyn
 was a member of the Kansas Farm Bureau, Ladies of the Moose, Red Hat 
Society, Working Sams Camping Club, New Comers and Travel Club, Prime 
Timers and Travel Club and Shawnee County Travel Group.

Evelyn M. Raab

Wilma Jean Vratil, 96, passed away December 31, 2022, at Presbyterian Manor, Lawrence.

She was born February 27, 1926, in Osawatomie, the daughter of Orland and Hazel Glinkman Shearer.

A Larned resident until moving to Lawrence in 2014, she was an aide 
at Larned State Hospital. She was a member of Larned United Methodist 
Church where she was a Sunday School teacher. She was a member of JFR 
Club, St. Joseph Auxiliary, a Girl Scout Troop leader, she volunteered 
at the Budget Shop and may other activities.

She married Charley Vratil at Larned and they were married for 66 years; he preceded her in death in 2013.

Survivors include: son, Gary (Jeanette) Vratil, Rose Hill; daughter, 
Sherry Vratil, Lawrence; three grandchildren, Kent Vratil, Winfield, 
Betsy (Chris) Bumgarner, Andover, Scott Schmidt, Lawrence; four great 
grandchildren, Brandon Bumgarner, Todd Bumgarner, Marion Schmidt, and 
Elle Schmidt.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Beth Crumet, and sister, Velma Shearer.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Pastor Tricia North presiding. 
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2023, at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Larned United Methodist Church in care of 
Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal 
condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Wilma Jean Vratil, 96, passed away December 31, 2022, at Presbyterian Manor, Lawrence.She was born February 27, 1926, in Osawatomie, the daughter of Orland and Hazel Glinkman Shearer.A Larned resident until moving to Lawrence in 2014, she was an aide 
at Larned State Hospital. She was a member of Larned United Methodist 
Church where she was a Sunday School teacher. She was a member of JFR 
Club, St. Joseph Auxiliary, a Girl Scout Troop leader, she volunteered 
at the Budget Shop and may other activities.She married Charley Vratil at Larned and they were married for 66 years; he preceded her in death in 2013.Survivors include: son, Gary (Jeanette) Vratil, Rose Hill; daughter, 
Sherry Vratil, Lawrence; three grandchildren, Kent Vratil, Winfield, 
Betsy (Chris) Bumgarner, Andover, Scott Schmidt, Lawrence; four great 
grandchildren, Brandon Bumgarner, Todd Bumgarner, Marion Schmidt, and 
Elle Schmidt.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Beth Crumet, and sister, Velma Shearer.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Pastor Tricia North presiding. 
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2023, at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery.Memorials may be given to Larned United Methodist Church in care of 
Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal 
condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Wilma Jean Vratil

Raymond Gene Heikes, 76, of Lenora, KS passed away December 31, 2022,&nbsp; at the Norton County Hospital. He was born May 10, 1946, in Norton, KS to
 Kenneth and Eula (Goldsby) Heikes.

Raymond grew up on a farm 
northwest of Lenora. He attended Lenora Grade School and graduated in 
1964 from Lenora High School. He joined the Army National Guard in 1964 
and served until 1970. Raymond married Rhonda Snyder on September 4, 
1966. He was a farmer and had many business ventures throughout his 
life. He did woodworking and attended craft shows, traveling to five 
states, he had a Pole Frame Building Business, and then he and Rhonda 
have owned the County Corner Grocery Store in Lenora for 31 years. 
Raymond was a 4-H leader for woodworking and was a member of the IOOF 
Lodge and Eagles Lodge. He was a volunteer fireman for the Lenora Rural 
Fire Dept. for at least 25 years and served as the Mayor of Lenora for 
many years.

Raymond is survived by his wife, Rhonda of the home; 
daughter, Kendra Haun of Lenora, KS; grandsons, Justin (Emmy) Heikes of 
Lenora and Cameron (Hunter) Heikes of Rollo, MO, Trent (Rayna) Merchant 
of Keithville, LA; great granddaughters, RosaLee and Paxtyn; 
brother-in-law, Barry Snyder of Morrison, CO; sister-in-law, Joan Snyder
 of Oklahoma City, OK, and two special nieces. He was preceded in death 
by his parents, Kenneth and Eula Heikes; brother, Robert Heikes; son, 
Todd Heikes; great granddaughter, Maeven Heikes and brother-in-law, Don 
Snyder.

Cremation was chosen and service times are pending. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Raymond Heikes Memorial Fund 
and may be sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., 
Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com

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 </figure>Raymond Gene Heikes, 76, of Lenora, KS passed away December 31, 2022,&nbsp; at the Norton County Hospital. He was born May 10, 1946, in Norton, KS to
 Kenneth and Eula (Goldsby) Heikes.Raymond grew up on a farm 
northwest of Lenora. He attended Lenora Grade School and graduated in 
1964 from Lenora High School. He joined the Army National Guard in 1964 
and served until 1970. Raymond married Rhonda Snyder on September 4, 
1966. He was a farmer and had many business ventures throughout his 
life. He did woodworking and attended craft shows, traveling to five 
states, he had a Pole Frame Building Business, and then he and Rhonda 
have owned the County Corner Grocery Store in Lenora for 31 years. 
Raymond was a 4-H leader for woodworking and was a member of the IOOF 
Lodge and Eagles Lodge. He was a volunteer fireman for the Lenora Rural 
Fire Dept. for at least 25 years and served as the Mayor of Lenora for 
many years.Raymond is survived by his wife, Rhonda of the home; 
daughter, Kendra Haun of Lenora, KS; grandsons, Justin (Emmy) Heikes of 
Lenora and Cameron (Hunter) Heikes of Rollo, MO, Trent (Rayna) Merchant 
of Keithville, LA; great granddaughters, RosaLee and Paxtyn; 
brother-in-law, Barry Snyder of Morrison, CO; sister-in-law, Joan Snyder
 of Oklahoma City, OK, and two special nieces. He was preceded in death 
by his parents, Kenneth and Eula Heikes; brother, Robert Heikes; son, 
Todd Heikes; great granddaughter, Maeven Heikes and brother-in-law, Don 
Snyder.Cremation was chosen and service times are pending. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Raymond Heikes Memorial Fund 
and may be sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., 
Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com

Raymond Gene Heikes

Alberta M. Bahr, 92, died December 30, 2022, at Ultra Care Home Plus 
in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born May 27, 1930, in Great Bend, Kansas, 
the daughter of William J. Stoss, Sr. and Marie (Pundsack) Stoss.&nbsp; 
Alberta was raised on the family farm south of Olmitz, and attended the 
District 77 Grade School.&nbsp; She then went to High School in Great Bend 
where she graduated in the Class of 1948.&nbsp; After high school she worked 
for a time in the Scheufler Supply Company, but soon met her soulmate, 
Bernard Bahr, at a Valentine’s dance in Olmitz and was married a short 
time later. They were married on June 20, 1950, at St. Ann’s Catholic 
Church in Olmitz. Her job then changed to farmwife where she quickly 
became an active part of the farm.

Alberta always had a big garden, and canned everything, and enjoyed 
raising chickens on the farm.&nbsp; She was a wonderful cook and was known 
for her turkey dressing, angel food cake, and apricot and poppyseed 
kuchen. Her grandchildren were always spoiled with leftovers and she 
loved showing them the farm life.

Alberta was a lifelong member of the St. Ann’s Catholic Church, where
 she received all of her sacraments, from baptism, first holy communion,
 confirmation, and marriage. She was very involved in the church in 
many ways, often leading the rosary and always helping in the Altar 
Society.&nbsp;

She is survived by her two daughters; Karen Nelson and husband Galen 
of Wichita and Bonnie Glaser and husband Kelly of Derby; sister, Lois 
Mauler of Great Bend; four grandchildren, Amanda Selvam and husband 
Anthony of Bonney Lake, Washington, John Nelson and fiancé Ashley Bruner
 of Wichita, Jessica Glaser of Kansas City, Missouri, and Kayla Cress 
and husband Steven of Shawnee; and four great-grandchildren, Annaliese 
and Adam Selvam, and Adeline and Julia Cress.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son, William J. 
“Bill” Bahr, two brothers, Bill and Marvin Stoss, and three infant 
grandchildren.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, with family to greet 
friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Vigil and Rosary will begin at 7 p.m., all at 
the funeral home.&nbsp;

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 7th,
 2023, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, celebrated by Father Terrance 
Klein.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Olmitz, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to St. Ann’s Catholic Church, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Alberta M. Bahr, 92, died December 30, 2022, at Ultra Care Home Plus 
in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born May 27, 1930, in Great Bend, Kansas, 
the daughter of William J. Stoss, Sr. and Marie (Pundsack) Stoss.&nbsp; 
Alberta was raised on the family farm south of Olmitz, and attended the 
District 77 Grade School.&nbsp; She then went to High School in Great Bend 
where she graduated in the Class of 1948.&nbsp; After high school she worked 
for a time in the Scheufler Supply Company, but soon met her soulmate, 
Bernard Bahr, at a Valentine’s dance in Olmitz and was married a short 
time later. They were married on June 20, 1950, at St. Ann’s Catholic 
Church in Olmitz. Her job then changed to farmwife where she quickly 
became an active part of the farm.Alberta always had a big garden, and canned everything, and enjoyed 
raising chickens on the farm.&nbsp; She was a wonderful cook and was known 
for her turkey dressing, angel food cake, and apricot and poppyseed 
kuchen. Her grandchildren were always spoiled with leftovers and she 
loved showing them the farm life.Alberta was a lifelong member of the St. Ann’s Catholic Church, where
 she received all of her sacraments, from baptism, first holy communion,
 confirmation, and marriage. She was very involved in the church in 
many ways, often leading the rosary and always helping in the Altar 
Society.&nbsp;She is survived by her two daughters; Karen Nelson and husband Galen 
of Wichita and Bonnie Glaser and husband Kelly of Derby; sister, Lois 
Mauler of Great Bend; four grandchildren, Amanda Selvam and husband 
Anthony of Bonney Lake, Washington, John Nelson and fiancé Ashley Bruner
 of Wichita, Jessica Glaser of Kansas City, Missouri, and Kayla Cress 
and husband Steven of Shawnee; and four great-grandchildren, Annaliese 
and Adam Selvam, and Adeline and Julia Cress.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son, William J. 
“Bill” Bahr, two brothers, Bill and Marvin Stoss, and three infant 
grandchildren.Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, with family to greet 
friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Vigil and Rosary will begin at 7 p.m., all at 
the funeral home.&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 7th,
 2023, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, celebrated by Father Terrance 
Klein.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Olmitz, Kansas.Memorials may be made to St. Ann’s Catholic Church, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Alberta M. Bahr

Carol Kay Whisman of Palco, KS, passed away on December 31, 
2022, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, KS, surrounded by
 family after a long battle with cancer, at the age of 70. She was born 
on September 2, 1952, in Hays, KS, to George and Berdena (Veatch) 
Whisman. She was united in marriage to Jack Dean in Mankato, KS in 1986.
 They later divorced.

Carol was raised on a farm in the
 Palco area. She loved this life with cattle, field work, rural living, 
and the outdoors. In 1970 she graduated from Palco High School and went 
on to earn a bachelor’s degree in music from Fort Hays University and 
Kansas State University. She received her MBA in finance from the 
University of Kansas and her Principal License from Fort Hays 
University. She taught music and band in several Kansas towns. While 
teaching in Belleville, she took the band to the Cherry Blossum Festival
 in Washington DC, and a year later they marched in the Fiesta Bowl in 
Phoenix, AZ.

While at Kansas State University, she 
became a 4-H International Foreign Exchange Student in Europe. She chose
 to visit families in Germany which became a life-long exchange. She 
made several trips to visit these friends and they made several to 
Kansas.

In retirement, she became the choir director at
 St. John’s Lutheran Church of Ellis. She loved the music, the choir, 
and the people of the church. What a happy experience.

Carol
 is survived by her mother, Berdena Whisman of Palco; sister, Nancy 
Beyea of Palco; sister-in-law, Leola Whisman; nephews, Greggory Whisman,
 Geoffrey (Cammie) Whisman and family, Galen Whisman and Blake Beyea; 
niece, Nadia Beyea and family; friend, Mark Keller; many cousins; and a 
host of friends.

She is preceded in death by her father, George Whisman and her brother Daren Whisman.

For
 Carol, life was an adventure of music, traveling and family. Her 
encouragement and love of music gave us faith to sing and dance, peace 
to our lives, and to encourage generations to continue.

A
 funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at 10:30 AM,
 at the United Methodist Church in Palco. There will be no public 
visitation.

Memorials are suggested to Palco USD 269 
(for the music programs) and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral 
Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663.

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 </figure>Carol Kay Whisman of Palco, KS, passed away on December 31, 
2022, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, KS, surrounded by
 family after a long battle with cancer, at the age of 70. She was born 
on September 2, 1952, in Hays, KS, to George and Berdena (Veatch) 
Whisman. She was united in marriage to Jack Dean in Mankato, KS in 1986.
 They later divorced.Carol was raised on a farm in the
 Palco area. She loved this life with cattle, field work, rural living, 
and the outdoors. In 1970 she graduated from Palco High School and went 
on to earn a bachelor’s degree in music from Fort Hays University and 
Kansas State University. She received her MBA in finance from the 
University of Kansas and her Principal License from Fort Hays 
University. She taught music and band in several Kansas towns. While 
teaching in Belleville, she took the band to the Cherry Blossum Festival
 in Washington DC, and a year later they marched in the Fiesta Bowl in 
Phoenix, AZ.While at Kansas State University, she 
became a 4-H International Foreign Exchange Student in Europe. She chose
 to visit families in Germany which became a life-long exchange. She 
made several trips to visit these friends and they made several to 
Kansas.In retirement, she became the choir director at
 St. John’s Lutheran Church of Ellis. She loved the music, the choir, 
and the people of the church. What a happy experience.Carol
 is survived by her mother, Berdena Whisman of Palco; sister, Nancy 
Beyea of Palco; sister-in-law, Leola Whisman; nephews, Greggory Whisman,
 Geoffrey (Cammie) Whisman and family, Galen Whisman and Blake Beyea; 
niece, Nadia Beyea and family; friend, Mark Keller; many cousins; and a 
host of friends.She is preceded in death by her father, George Whisman and her brother Daren Whisman.For
 Carol, life was an adventure of music, traveling and family. Her 
encouragement and love of music gave us faith to sing and dance, peace 
to our lives, and to encourage generations to continue.A
 funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at 10:30 AM,
 at the United Methodist Church in Palco. There will be no public 
visitation.Memorials are suggested to Palco USD 269 
(for the music programs) and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral 
Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663.

Carol Kay Whisman

Randy Dale Robinson, 67, passed away December 30, 2022, at Wesley 
Medical Center, Wichita.&nbsp; He was born August 12, 1955, in Larned to 
Donna Robinson. Randy married Donna Dougan Oct. 11, 1974, in Larned.&nbsp; 
She survives.

Randy, a resident of Ellinwood since 2013 coming from Hays, attended 
Reach Church, Pratt, and enjoyed gun collecting, darts and bowling.

Survivors include his wife Donna Robinson of the home; one son, Randy
 J. Robinson of Ellinwood; two daughters, Michelle Morris and husband 
Duane of Pratt, and Pamela Robinson of Ellinwood; one brother, Chris 
Burns and wife Rita of Hoisington; one sister, Betty Jane Stubby and 
husband Steve of Eagle Rock, Mo.; six grandchildren, Katelyn Robl and 
husband Alex, Caleb Robinson, Cassie Robinson, Karman Morris, Koryn 
Morris and Beau Morris; one great grandchild soon to arrive; and his 17 
year old Shih-Tzu, Levi.&nbsp; He was preceded in passing by his mother, 
Donna Burns; and three sisters, Terri Schneider, Kathy Dixon and Sheila 
Weber.

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 
Reach Church, Pratt, with Pastor J.D. Washington presiding.&nbsp; There will 
be no visitation, as cremation has taken place.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be given 
to the Randy Robinson Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 
1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS&nbsp; 67530.

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 </figure>Randy Dale Robinson, 67, passed away December 30, 2022, at Wesley 
Medical Center, Wichita.&nbsp; He was born August 12, 1955, in Larned to 
Donna Robinson. Randy married Donna Dougan Oct. 11, 1974, in Larned.&nbsp; 
She survives.Randy, a resident of Ellinwood since 2013 coming from Hays, attended 
Reach Church, Pratt, and enjoyed gun collecting, darts and bowling.Survivors include his wife Donna Robinson of the home; one son, Randy
 J. Robinson of Ellinwood; two daughters, Michelle Morris and husband 
Duane of Pratt, and Pamela Robinson of Ellinwood; one brother, Chris 
Burns and wife Rita of Hoisington; one sister, Betty Jane Stubby and 
husband Steve of Eagle Rock, Mo.; six grandchildren, Katelyn Robl and 
husband Alex, Caleb Robinson, Cassie Robinson, Karman Morris, Koryn 
Morris and Beau Morris; one great grandchild soon to arrive; and his 17 
year old Shih-Tzu, Levi.&nbsp; He was preceded in passing by his mother, 
Donna Burns; and three sisters, Terri Schneider, Kathy Dixon and Sheila 
Weber.Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 
Reach Church, Pratt, with Pastor J.D. Washington presiding.&nbsp; There will 
be no visitation, as cremation has taken place.&nbsp; Memorials may be given 
to the Randy Robinson Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 
1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS&nbsp; 67530.

Randy Dale Robinson

Mark Christopher Lane, 57, passed away January 1, 2023, at 
Medicalodges, Great Bend, Kan.&nbsp; He was born July 1, 1965, in Hoisington,
 Kan., to Joe D. and Dolores "Lori" (Demel) Lane.

Mark, a twenty plus year resident of McPherson coming from 
Hoisington, was a dedicated employee of Pfizer, Inc., McPherson, 
previously working at Fuller Brush Industries and Walmart, both Great 
Bend.&nbsp; He attended St. John Catholic School, Hoisington, and graduated 
from Hoisington High School in 1984, where he excelled in Cross 
Country.&nbsp; Upon high school graduation, Mark graduated from Barton County
 Community College and Emporia State University.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting, 
bowling (once bowling a perfect game), fishing, playing pitch and 
cribbage, and above all, spending time with family and friends.&nbsp; Mark 
was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus 
Council #5222, both McPherson, and American Legion Post 24, McPherson, 
where he generously gave of his time in fund raising for the community.&nbsp;
 He was a former member of St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, 
Hoisington, Prince of Peace Parish, Great Bend, and Knights of Columbus 
Council #862, Great Bend, and Council #1521, Hoisington.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Survivors include his mother, Dolores "Lori" Lane, of Hoisington; 
three brothers, David Lane of Topeka, twin Michael Lane and wife Patti 
of Hays, and John Lane and wife Jill of Great Bend; two sisters, Lori 
Keller and husband Kevin of Great Bend, and Joan Schmidt and husband 
Daniel of Hoisington; 17 nieces and nephews and 15 great nieces and 
nephews.&nbsp; Mark was preceded in passing by his father, Joe D. Lane.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2023, 
at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington, with Father 
Terrance Klein presiding.&nbsp; Interment will follow at St. John Catholic 
Cemetery, Hoisington.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., 
Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with a Vigil
 with Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m.

Memorials may be given to Kans for Kids or Clara Barton Foundation 
(to benefit the Verda Lane Endowment Nursing Scholarship), in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

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 </figure>Mark Christopher Lane, 57, passed away January 1, 2023, at 
Medicalodges, Great Bend, Kan.&nbsp; He was born July 1, 1965, in Hoisington,
 Kan., to Joe D. and Dolores "Lori" (Demel) Lane.Mark, a twenty plus year resident of McPherson coming from 
Hoisington, was a dedicated employee of Pfizer, Inc., McPherson, 
previously working at Fuller Brush Industries and Walmart, both Great 
Bend.&nbsp; He attended St. John Catholic School, Hoisington, and graduated 
from Hoisington High School in 1984, where he excelled in Cross 
Country.&nbsp; Upon high school graduation, Mark graduated from Barton County
 Community College and Emporia State University.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting, 
bowling (once bowling a perfect game), fishing, playing pitch and 
cribbage, and above all, spending time with family and friends.&nbsp; Mark 
was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus 
Council #5222, both McPherson, and American Legion Post 24, McPherson, 
where he generously gave of his time in fund raising for the community.&nbsp;
 He was a former member of St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, 
Hoisington, Prince of Peace Parish, Great Bend, and Knights of Columbus 
Council #862, Great Bend, and Council #1521, Hoisington.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Survivors include his mother, Dolores "Lori" Lane, of Hoisington; 
three brothers, David Lane of Topeka, twin Michael Lane and wife Patti 
of Hays, and John Lane and wife Jill of Great Bend; two sisters, Lori 
Keller and husband Kevin of Great Bend, and Joan Schmidt and husband 
Daniel of Hoisington; 17 nieces and nephews and 15 great nieces and 
nephews.&nbsp; Mark was preceded in passing by his father, Joe D. Lane.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2023, 
at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington, with Father 
Terrance Klein presiding.&nbsp; Interment will follow at St. John Catholic 
Cemetery, Hoisington.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., 
Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with a Vigil
 with Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m.Memorials may be given to Kans for Kids or Clara Barton Foundation 
(to benefit the Verda Lane Endowment Nursing Scholarship), in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

Mark Christopher Lane

Clarence Lee Chartier, 90 of Kearney formerly of Joplin, MO passed away 
Friday, December 30, 2022, at Kinship Point Northridge in Kearney. 
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday, January 5, 2023, at O’Brien 
Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney with Pastor John Fowler 
officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at 
the funeral home. Interment will be held at Athens Cemetery in Jewell, 
Kansas. Memorials are suggested to AseraCare Hospice. Condolences may be shared online at <a href="http://www.osrfh.com" target="_blank">www.osrfh.com</a>. Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services. 
 Clarence was born December 8, 1932 in Leavenworth, KS to Arthur L. 
Chartier, Sr. and Katherine L. (Cook) Chartier. He was raised in 
Leavenworth, KS and received his education from Leavenworth High School,
 graduating with the class of 1951. Clarence then attended Kansas State 
University where he met Jeneane Holloway. The couple was united in 
marriage May 29, 1952 on Campus. Clarence's first employment was as a 
newspaper carrier beginning shortly before his 9th birthday. From that 
time on during his education years he always had part-time jobs. After 
marriage he worked in the retail field for several years and worked 
briefly for Union Pacific Railroad before beginning his career at the 
U.S. Postal Service in Joplin, Missouri, retiring in 1992. He was 
recognized as the First Mayor of Loma Linda, Mo. after his efforts in 
incorporating the town in 1995. Clarence was well known in the Joplin 
and Loma Linda communities, and was active in Cub Scouts as a Pack 
Master and was a 32nd degree Mason. He enjoyed singing and was a 
longtime member of the "Keenagers” which sang at numerous events. 
Clarence enjoyed playing golf, achieving a hole-in-one in 1988. He was 
also an avid photographer. Left to cherish his memory are
 his wife, Jeneane Chartier of Kearney; children, Roxanne (Keith) 
Tillotson of Kearney, Dr. Gavin (Tonya) Chartier of Vincennes, IN and 
Vance (Linda) Chartier of Hays, KS; 15 grandchildren; 19 great 
grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Merlin (June) Holloway of Arlington, TX 
and Leon (Aurora) Holloway of Round Rock, TX; as well as many nieces, 
nephews, extended family and friends. Clarence was preceded in
 death by his parents; brother, Arthur L. Chartier, Jr.; and his 
sisters, Bonnie Chartier and Donna Douglas.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Clarence Lee Chartier, 90 of Kearney formerly of Joplin, MO passed away 
Friday, December 30, 2022, at Kinship Point Northridge in Kearney. 
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday, January 5, 2023, at O’Brien 
Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney with Pastor John Fowler 
officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at 
the funeral home. Interment will be held at Athens Cemetery in Jewell, 
Kansas. Memorials are suggested to AseraCare Hospice. Condolences may be shared online at <a href="http://www.osrfh.com" target="_blank">www.osrfh.com</a>. Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services. 
 Clarence was born December 8, 1932 in Leavenworth, KS to Arthur L. 
Chartier, Sr. and Katherine L. (Cook) Chartier. He was raised in 
Leavenworth, KS and received his education from Leavenworth High School,
 graduating with the class of 1951. Clarence then attended Kansas State 
University where he met Jeneane Holloway. The couple was united in 
marriage May 29, 1952 on Campus. Clarence's first employment was as a 
newspaper carrier beginning shortly before his 9th birthday. From that 
time on during his education years he always had part-time jobs. After 
marriage he worked in the retail field for several years and worked 
briefly for Union Pacific Railroad before beginning his career at the 
U.S. Postal Service in Joplin, Missouri, retiring in 1992. He was 
recognized as the First Mayor of Loma Linda, Mo. after his efforts in 
incorporating the town in 1995. Clarence was well known in the Joplin 
and Loma Linda communities, and was active in Cub Scouts as a Pack 
Master and was a 32nd degree Mason. He enjoyed singing and was a 
longtime member of the "Keenagers” which sang at numerous events. 
Clarence enjoyed playing golf, achieving a hole-in-one in 1988. He was 
also an avid photographer. Left to cherish his memory are
 his wife, Jeneane Chartier of Kearney; children, Roxanne (Keith) 
Tillotson of Kearney, Dr. Gavin (Tonya) Chartier of Vincennes, IN and 
Vance (Linda) Chartier of Hays, KS; 15 grandchildren; 19 great 
grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Merlin (June) Holloway of Arlington, TX 
and Leon (Aurora) Holloway of Round Rock, TX; as well as many nieces, 
nephews, extended family and friends. Clarence was preceded in
 death by his parents; brother, Arthur L. Chartier, Jr.; and his 
sisters, Bonnie Chartier and Donna Douglas.&nbsp;

Clarence Lee Chartier

Billie J. Hunt, age 85, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2023, at 
the Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, Kansas. He was born on April 
2, 1937, in Scott City, Kansas, to Arthur and Opal Fern Mast Hunt. He was a
 farmer and loved all animals, especially his dogs. He was a lifelong 
resident of Scott City.

Survivors include his niece Marsha &amp; Randy Heronemus of Leoti, 
Kansas, three nephews Brett Hunt of Leoti, Kansas, Bart Hunt of Leoti, 
Kansas and Bill &amp; Gail Hunt of Leoti, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Jeanie Hunt, one brother and sister-in-law Bert &amp; Pearl Hunt.

Graveside service will be held at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott 
City, Kansas on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with Terry Laws 
presiding.&nbsp;

Memorials in Lieu of flowers may be given to the Scott County Animal Rescue.

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 </figure>Billie J. Hunt, age 85, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2023, at 
the Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, Kansas. He was born on April 
2, 1937, in Scott City, Kansas, to Arthur and Opal Fern Mast Hunt. He was a
 farmer and loved all animals, especially his dogs. He was a lifelong 
resident of Scott City.Survivors include his niece Marsha &amp; Randy Heronemus of Leoti, 
Kansas, three nephews Brett Hunt of Leoti, Kansas, Bart Hunt of Leoti, 
Kansas and Bill &amp; Gail Hunt of Leoti, Kansas.He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Jeanie Hunt, one brother and sister-in-law Bert &amp; Pearl Hunt.Graveside service will be held at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott 
City, Kansas on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with Terry Laws 
presiding.&nbsp;Memorials in Lieu of flowers may be given to the Scott County Animal Rescue.There will be no visiting hours.

Billie J. Hunt

Judy Lee (Cornett) Schmidt, 69, passed away on January 1, 2023, at Hays 
Medical Center. Judy was born on April 24, 1953, to Lloyd and Ada 
(Elshire) Cornett in Colby, KS. She graduated from Colby High School in 
1971. Judy attended Kansas State University and graduated with a degree 
in Home Economics. She taught for a year before moving to Chicago, 
Illinois to be a dietary aid in a hospital. In 1984 she welcomed the 
birth of her son AJ Cornett. She gave birth to her middle son John 
Schmidt in 1989 and also graduated with her Master’s in social work from
 Kansas State University. In 1990, her youngest son Steven Cornett was 
born. 
Judy spent over 29 years working for DCF in Colby, KS. She spent her 
career making a positive impact in countless lives and serving others. 
Her hard work and selfness were just two of her many traits that people 
respected her for. Upon her retirement in 2018, she was able to spend 
more time with her family and her granddaughter Payton. Judy was able to
 make several cross-country trips with AJ transporting dogs across the 
United States. She would make frequent trips to Oklahoma to spend time 
with her granddaughters and making long lasting memories. Also, in her 
free time she crocheted countless baby blankets and lap blankets for 
family, friends, and residents of the local nursing homes. As 
kindhearted and wonderful of a woman as she was, she may be remembered 
the most for her baked goods. She was well known for her cookies, fudge,
 peanut butter balls, and her famous carrot cake that was requested by 
people in other states on a regular basis. 
Judy was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Ada Cornett and sister Ruth Ann Cornett. 
Judy is survived by her sons, AJ (Violet) Cornett of Colby, KS, John 
(Melissa) Schmidt of Hooker, OK, and Steven Cornett of Broomfield, CO; 
granddaughters, Payton Marie and Charlie LeeAnn of Hooker, OK; sister 
Joyce (Larry) Schroeder of Colby, KS; nephew Scott ( Jie) Schroeder of 
Union City, CA; niece Laura (Tim) Coulter of Colby, KS; six great nieces
 and nephews; and four great-great nieces and nephews. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2023, 
at the Mortuary.

Judy Lee (Cornett) Schmidt, 69, passed away on January 1, 2023, at Hays 
Medical Center. Judy was born on April 24, 1953, to Lloyd and Ada 
(Elshire) Cornett in Colby, KS. She graduated from Colby High School in 
1971. Judy attended Kansas State University and graduated with a degree 
in Home Economics. She taught for a year before moving to Chicago, 
Illinois to be a dietary aid in a hospital. In 1984 she welcomed the 
birth of her son AJ Cornett. She gave birth to her middle son John 
Schmidt in 1989 and also graduated with her Master’s in social work from
 Kansas State University. In 1990, her youngest son Steven Cornett was 
born. 
Judy spent over 29 years working for DCF in Colby, KS. She spent her 
career making a positive impact in countless lives and serving others. 
Her hard work and selfness were just two of her many traits that people 
respected her for. Upon her retirement in 2018, she was able to spend 
more time with her family and her granddaughter Payton. Judy was able to
 make several cross-country trips with AJ transporting dogs across the 
United States. She would make frequent trips to Oklahoma to spend time 
with her granddaughters and making long lasting memories. Also, in her 
free time she crocheted countless baby blankets and lap blankets for 
family, friends, and residents of the local nursing homes. As 
kindhearted and wonderful of a woman as she was, she may be remembered 
the most for her baked goods. She was well known for her cookies, fudge,
 peanut butter balls, and her famous carrot cake that was requested by 
people in other states on a regular basis. 
Judy was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Ada Cornett and sister Ruth Ann Cornett. 
Judy is survived by her sons, AJ (Violet) Cornett of Colby, KS, John 
(Melissa) Schmidt of Hooker, OK, and Steven Cornett of Broomfield, CO; 
granddaughters, Payton Marie and Charlie LeeAnn of Hooker, OK; sister 
Joyce (Larry) Schroeder of Colby, KS; nephew Scott ( Jie) Schroeder of 
Union City, CA; niece Laura (Tim) Coulter of Colby, KS; six great nieces
 and nephews; and four great-great nieces and nephews. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2023, 
at the Mortuary. Memorials may be made to the Denver Rescue Mission, 
NWKS Foundation for Hope, or to the family for the grandchildren’s 
education and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 291, 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;

February 27, 1947
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 1, 2023

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

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 January 1, 2023An obituary and services are pending with Plumer-Overlease Funeral Homes.

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