Mike “Scov” Schauvliege, age 74, 
formerly of rural Walker, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022, 
at Via Christi Village in Hays. Mike was born December 1, 1948, in Dodge
 City, Kansas, to Donald Louis Schauvliege and Mildred “Mickey” (Bowie) 
Schauvliege Rupp.

Mike attended schools in Jetmore and Hays, Kansas, graduating from Hays High School in 1966 and he
 attended Fort Hays State University.

While working many different jobs in 
his lifetime, Mike was best known for his work in the oil fields over 
the last several decades, and his bumper sticker was a testament to 
that. “Oilfield Trash and Damn Proud of It!” Mike was an avid sportsman,
 belonging to Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever. He loved to hunt, 
fish and raise German Shorthairs. Mike always had a gun and fishing pole
 with him, should an opportunity present itself. Owning and riding his 
motorcycles was a true passion. Mike always had a story to tell anyone 
who would listen.

Mike is survived by a brother, Tim S. 
Rupp, Hays, Kansas; sisters, Jennifer Rupp and her husband Gus Hallin, 
Durango, Colorado and Vicki Runge, Hays, Kansas; many nieces, nephews, 
great nieces, great nephews; and his ex-wife, JoAnn Schauvliege.

He was Preceded in death by his mother;
 father; stepfather, Michael M. Rupp; a brother, Chuck Schauvliege; his 
grandparents, Mabell and Don Bowie, Irene and Louis Schauvliege; step 
grandparents, Andrew and Adeline Rupp, and Charles Greenstreet.

Memorial services will be held later in
 January and announced by Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory,&nbsp; 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Memorials in Mike’s memory suggested to
 Ducks Unlimited or Pheasants Forever. Donations made payable to the 
organization may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes, PO Box 86,&nbsp; Hays, KS 67601.

Condolences may be shared by guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1671112800253.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Mike “Scov” Schauvliege, age 74, 
formerly of rural Walker, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022, 
at Via Christi Village in Hays. Mike was born December 1, 1948, in Dodge
 City, Kansas, to Donald Louis Schauvliege and Mildred “Mickey” (Bowie) 
Schauvliege Rupp.Mike attended schools in Jetmore and Hays, Kansas, graduating from Hays High School in 1966 and he
 attended Fort Hays State University.While working many different jobs in 
his lifetime, Mike was best known for his work in the oil fields over 
the last several decades, and his bumper sticker was a testament to 
that. “Oilfield Trash and Damn Proud of It!” Mike was an avid sportsman,
 belonging to Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever. He loved to hunt, 
fish and raise German Shorthairs. Mike always had a gun and fishing pole
 with him, should an opportunity present itself. Owning and riding his 
motorcycles was a true passion. Mike always had a story to tell anyone 
who would listen.Mike is survived by a brother, Tim S. 
Rupp, Hays, Kansas; sisters, Jennifer Rupp and her husband Gus Hallin, 
Durango, Colorado and Vicki Runge, Hays, Kansas; many nieces, nephews, 
great nieces, great nephews; and his ex-wife, JoAnn Schauvliege.He was Preceded in death by his mother;
 father; stepfather, Michael M. Rupp; a brother, Chuck Schauvliege; his 
grandparents, Mabell and Don Bowie, Irene and Louis Schauvliege; step 
grandparents, Andrew and Adeline Rupp, and Charles Greenstreet.Memorial services will be held later in
 January and announced by Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory,&nbsp; 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.Memorials in Mike’s memory suggested to
 Ducks Unlimited or Pheasants Forever. Donations made payable to the 
organization may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes, PO Box 86,&nbsp; Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be shared by guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Mike 'Scov' Schauvliege

Fedailia “Phil” M. Johnston, 85, died Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at KU Medical Center, Kansas City.

She was born May 9, 1937, at Quinter, Kansas, the daughter of Anton 
Joseph and Christina (Kuntz) Dreher.&nbsp; She graduated from Quinter High 
School and Cosmetology School in Salina. She worked as a hairdresser in 
Pratt until her marriage to Billy “B.D.” Johnston at St. Michael 
Catholic Church in Collyer, Kansas, on May 20, 1957.&nbsp; She later worked at
 Dodge City High School, Hardee’s and the Kansas Soldier’s Home at Fort Dodge as a cook until retiring in July 1999.

She was a member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Altar 
Society both in Dodge City.&nbsp; She was a devout woman of faith and a 
prayer warrior.

Survivors include: a son, Robert “Bob” Johnston and wife Cherise, 
Dodge City; 2 daughters, Janet Scheffe and husband Lawrence “Lonnie”, 
Kansas City, Missouri and Deanna Johnston, Dodge City; 2 brothers, Larry
 Dreher and wife Nita, Parkville, Missouri and Tim Dreher and wife 
Charlene, WaKeeney, Kansas; 5 grandchildren, Bryce Johnston and wife 
Jessica, Tyson Johnston, Sarah Driskell and husband Joel, Steven Scheffe
 and Shawn Scheffe and wife Mikaila; 6 great grandchildren and one on 
the way.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Billy, on 
February 16, 2001, a son, William “Willie” Johnston, a brother, Richard 
Dreher, a niece, Christina Dreher and an angel baby Mary.

Vigil service will be at 7:00 pm Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Ziegler
 Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Monday at
 Sacred Heart Cathedral, 901 Central Ave., Dodge City, with Fr. Wesley 
Schawe presiding.&nbsp; Burial will be at 2:30 pm Monday in the Coats 
Cemetery, Coats, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 pm to 7:00
 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel.

The family suggests memorials to the Ford County Humane Society or 
Manna House both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp;

Fedailia “Phil” M. Johnston, 85, died Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at KU Medical Center, Kansas City.She was born May 9, 1937, at Quinter, Kansas, the daughter of Anton 
Joseph and Christina (Kuntz) Dreher.&nbsp; She graduated from Quinter High 
School and Cosmetology School in Salina. She worked as a hairdresser in 
Pratt until her marriage to Billy “B.D.” Johnston at St. Michael 
Catholic Church in Collyer, Kansas, on May 20, 1957.&nbsp; She later worked at
 Dodge City High School, Hardee’s and the Kansas Soldier’s Home at Fort Dodge as a cook until retiring in July 1999.She was a member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Altar 
Society both in Dodge City.&nbsp; She was a devout woman of faith and a 
prayer warrior.Survivors include: a son, Robert “Bob” Johnston and wife Cherise, 
Dodge City; 2 daughters, Janet Scheffe and husband Lawrence “Lonnie”, 
Kansas City, Missouri and Deanna Johnston, Dodge City; 2 brothers, Larry
 Dreher and wife Nita, Parkville, Missouri and Tim Dreher and wife 
Charlene, WaKeeney, Kansas; 5 grandchildren, Bryce Johnston and wife 
Jessica, Tyson Johnston, Sarah Driskell and husband Joel, Steven Scheffe
 and Shawn Scheffe and wife Mikaila; 6 great grandchildren and one on 
the way.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Billy, on 
February 16, 2001, a son, William “Willie” Johnston, a brother, Richard 
Dreher, a niece, Christina Dreher and an angel baby Mary.Vigil service will be at 7:00 pm Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Ziegler
 Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Monday at
 Sacred Heart Cathedral, 901 Central Ave., Dodge City, with Fr. Wesley 
Schawe presiding.&nbsp; Burial will be at 2:30 pm Monday in the Coats 
Cemetery, Coats, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 pm to 7:00
 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel.The family suggests memorials to the Ford County Humane Society or 
Manna House both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp;

Fedailia 'Phil' M. Johnston

Ronald Ray Bettenbrock, 74, passed away December 14, 2022, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend. He was born on May 26, 1948, in Ellsworth to
 Arthur &amp; Esther (Manchester) Bettenbrock.

Ronald was a current Great Bend resident. He enjoyed comic books and 
superheroes, especially Spider-Man and Superman. Ronald's brothers would
 like to extend their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the staff of 
ResCare Pathways of Great Bend for their love, care and support over the
 years.

Survivors include, three brothers, Darrell Bettenbrock, Kenneth 
Bettenbrock and Dwight Bettenbrock, all of Salina. He was preceded in 
death by his parents.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, December 18, 
2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 
a.m., Monday, December 19, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Chaplain 
Jeffrey Owen presiding. Interment will be in Ellsworth Memorial 
Cemetery, Ellsworth, Kan. 

Memorials have been designated to the Storm of
 Great Bend Special Olympics Team, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Ronald Ray Bettenbrock, 74, passed away December 14, 2022, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend. He was born on May 26, 1948, in Ellsworth to
 Arthur &amp; Esther (Manchester) Bettenbrock.Ronald was a current Great Bend resident. He enjoyed comic books and 
superheroes, especially Spider-Man and Superman. Ronald's brothers would
 like to extend their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the staff of 
ResCare Pathways of Great Bend for their love, care and support over the
 years.Survivors include, three brothers, Darrell Bettenbrock, Kenneth 
Bettenbrock and Dwight Bettenbrock, all of Salina. He was preceded in 
death by his parents.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, December 18, 
2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 
a.m., Monday, December 19, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Chaplain 
Jeffrey Owen presiding. Interment will be in Ellsworth Memorial 
Cemetery, Ellsworth, Kan. Memorials have been designated to the Storm of
 Great Bend Special Olympics Team, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Ronald Ray Bettenbrock

Larry Jo Hullett, 68, died December 13, 2022, at his home in 
Hoisington, surrounded by his family.&nbsp; He was born January 8, 1954, in 
Larned, Kansas, the son of Ralph C. and Grace E. (Mornhinweg) Hullett.&nbsp; 
Larry graduated from Larned High School.

A resident of Hoisington since 1976, Larry worked in many trades. 
Always good with his hands, he enjoyed building homes for Marlett 
Manufacturing Homes, and he worked in the oil field as a driver on a 
pulling unit, and drilling wells for Shirer Well Service Inc.. Most 
recently he worked at Superior Essex.

On September 3, 1976, he married Ramona “Mona” Richardson in Larned, 
Kansas. They later divorced but remained good friends with Mona caring 
for him until his death.

He is survived by his three children; Ashley Hullett, Karra Hullett, 
and Brandon Hullett, all of the home; foster daughter, Sharon Fishgrab 
of Kansas City, Missouri; and a special niece, Shelby Richardson.

He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Kenneth, Harold, Clyde and Edward.

Per Larry’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family gathering will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Larry Hullett Memorial Fund, in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Larry Jo Hullett, 68, died December 13, 2022, at his home in 
Hoisington, surrounded by his family.&nbsp; He was born January 8, 1954, in 
Larned, Kansas, the son of Ralph C. and Grace E. (Mornhinweg) Hullett.&nbsp; 
Larry graduated from Larned High School.A resident of Hoisington since 1976, Larry worked in many trades. 
Always good with his hands, he enjoyed building homes for Marlett 
Manufacturing Homes, and he worked in the oil field as a driver on a 
pulling unit, and drilling wells for Shirer Well Service Inc.. Most 
recently he worked at Superior Essex.On September 3, 1976, he married Ramona “Mona” Richardson in Larned, 
Kansas. They later divorced but remained good friends with Mona caring 
for him until his death.He is survived by his three children; Ashley Hullett, Karra Hullett, 
and Brandon Hullett, all of the home; foster daughter, Sharon Fishgrab 
of Kansas City, Missouri; and a special niece, Shelby Richardson.He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Kenneth, Harold, Clyde and Edward.Per Larry’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family gathering will be held at a later date.Memorials may be made to the Larry Hullett Memorial Fund, in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Larry Jo Hullett

February 17, 1952 ~ December 13, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

February 17, 1952 ~ December 13, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Marie Louise Hurst

Leon Benjamin Karst, 95, Rush Center, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, 
December 14, 2022, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.

Leon was born February 10, 1927, &nbsp;to Benjamin “Ben” and Magdalena “Lena” (Dietz) Karst on the family farm near Galatia, Kansas.&nbsp;

He was baptized and later confirmed in the Christian faith at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas.

Leon attended public school at Galatia, Kansas.&nbsp; He attended high 
school for two years at Hoisington, Kansas, before his father needed him
 to help on the family farm during World War II.&nbsp; Later in life, he 
completed his GED.

Leon met Wanda Rose Hemken during a Luther League convention in Estes
 Park, Colorado, and they were united in marriage on June 11, 1950, at 
Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death 
August 15, 2021.

For the first seven years, Leon and Wanda made their home on the 
Karst family farm near Galatia, Kansas, &nbsp;before moving to the Hemken 
family farm, Wanda’s birthplace, near Rush Center, Kansas, in 1957.&nbsp; 
They lived there until 2019 when they became residents of Locust Grove 
Village, La Crosse, Kansas.

Leon and Wanda were blessed with five children:&nbsp; Jeannine, David, 
Stephen, Richard and Charles.&nbsp; Their marriage spanned an amazing 71 
years.

He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas, where 
he taught Sunday School and served the church in various other 
capacities.&nbsp; Leon served as Soil Conservation supervisor for 15 years, 
and was a member of the Rush Center Lions Club until it disbanded.

Survivors include:&nbsp; one daughter, Jeannine Moore and husband, Tom, of
 Pueblo, Colorado; three sons, David Karst and his wife, Kelli, of Fort 
Collins, Colorado, Richard Karst and his wife, Rhonda, of Rush Center, 
Kansas, and Charles Karst of Claremore, Oklahoma; five granddaughters, 
Katherine (Karst) Storie and husband, Douglas Jr., Ashlyn Karst, Rayna 
Karst, Kelsey Moore and Jordyn Karst; five grandsons, Brandon Yost, 
William Karst, Nathaniel Karst and wife, Andrea, Caleb Karst and Collin 
Karst; and great grandchildren, Weiland Yost, Wallace Yost, Elliot Karst
 and Blakely Karst.

Leon was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one son, Stephen
 Joel Karst; one daughter in law, Sharon (Wells) Karst; two brothers, 
Arthur “Art” Karst, and Carl Karst; two sisters, Florence Wilhelm Veach,
 and Viola Dumler; and one foster sister, Esther Nuss.

Memorial service will be Saturday, December 17, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. 
at Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas, with Pastor Wayne Baldyga 
officiating.&nbsp; A private family inurnment will be in Hope Lutheran 
Cemetery, Rush Center, Kansas, at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas, or Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1671116981604.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Leon Benjamin Karst, 95, Rush Center, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, 
December 14, 2022, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.Leon was born February 10, 1927, &nbsp;to Benjamin “Ben” and Magdalena “Lena” (Dietz) Karst on the family farm near Galatia, Kansas.&nbsp;He was baptized and later confirmed in the Christian faith at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas.Leon attended public school at Galatia, Kansas.&nbsp; He attended high 
school for two years at Hoisington, Kansas, before his father needed him
 to help on the family farm during World War II.&nbsp; Later in life, he 
completed his GED.Leon met Wanda Rose Hemken during a Luther League convention in Estes
 Park, Colorado, and they were united in marriage on June 11, 1950, at 
Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death 
August 15, 2021.For the first seven years, Leon and Wanda made their home on the 
Karst family farm near Galatia, Kansas, &nbsp;before moving to the Hemken 
family farm, Wanda’s birthplace, near Rush Center, Kansas, in 1957.&nbsp; 
They lived there until 2019 when they became residents of Locust Grove 
Village, La Crosse, Kansas.Leon and Wanda were blessed with five children:&nbsp; Jeannine, David, 
Stephen, Richard and Charles.&nbsp; Their marriage spanned an amazing 71 
years.He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas, where 
he taught Sunday School and served the church in various other 
capacities.&nbsp; Leon served as Soil Conservation supervisor for 15 years, 
and was a member of the Rush Center Lions Club until it disbanded.Survivors include:&nbsp; one daughter, Jeannine Moore and husband, Tom, of
 Pueblo, Colorado; three sons, David Karst and his wife, Kelli, of Fort 
Collins, Colorado, Richard Karst and his wife, Rhonda, of Rush Center, 
Kansas, and Charles Karst of Claremore, Oklahoma; five granddaughters, 
Katherine (Karst) Storie and husband, Douglas Jr., Ashlyn Karst, Rayna 
Karst, Kelsey Moore and Jordyn Karst; five grandsons, Brandon Yost, 
William Karst, Nathaniel Karst and wife, Andrea, Caleb Karst and Collin 
Karst; and great grandchildren, Weiland Yost, Wallace Yost, Elliot Karst
 and Blakely Karst.Leon was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one son, Stephen
 Joel Karst; one daughter in law, Sharon (Wells) Karst; two brothers, 
Arthur “Art” Karst, and Carl Karst; two sisters, Florence Wilhelm Veach,
 and Viola Dumler; and one foster sister, Esther Nuss.Memorial service will be Saturday, December 17, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. 
at Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas, with Pastor Wayne Baldyga 
officiating.&nbsp; A private family inurnment will be in Hope Lutheran 
Cemetery, Rush Center, Kansas, at a later date.Memorials are suggested to Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas, or Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Leon Benjamin Karst

Nancy Ann (Pantlik) Davis, of Plainville, Kansas, earned her 
angel wings at the age of 87 on December 13, 2022, surrounded by her 
loving family. She was born on August 3, 1935, in Prague, OK, to Charlie
 and Murrel (Roller) Pantlik. On December 9, 1954, Nancy married the 
love of her life, Russell Davis, in Blackwell, OK. Nancy and Russell 
welcomed 2 daughters to their family, Wendy Hageman and Cindy Hake. 

The 
family moved from Oklahoma to Kansas to Texas, and finally to Plainville
 in 1966 where Nancy and Russell lived the rest of their lives. She was a
 loving wife and mother and spent many happy hours with her 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Nancy was an 
Avon lady for several years bringing fun items and smiles to her 
customers and friends. She worked as a para and the “lunchroom lady” at 
the Plainville Grade School for many years. In her retirement years, 
Nancy worked at the funeral home sharing her heart with friends and 
family during their times of sadness. She also served on the Library 
Board.

Nancy is survived by her daughters: Wendy &amp; 
Don Hageman, McCook, NE and Cindy Hake, Colby, KS; grandchildren: Brian 
&amp; JoAnn Hageman, Omaha, NE, Brady &amp; Tabitha Hageman, Yukon, OK, 
Brad &amp; Lisa Hageman, Akron, CO, Julie &amp; David Baalmann, 
Louisburg, KS and Jennifer &amp; Rick Sabath, Olathe, KS;  
great-grandchildren: Kylie, Carson &amp; Connor Baalmann, Brett, Drew, 
Abby &amp; Chloe Sabath, Ben and Elizabeth Hageman and Maggie Hageman; 
brothers &amp; sisters-in-law Mary Stewart, Marge Davis, Oren Davis and 
Larry Davis; and many nieces and nephews, as well as a host of friends.

She
 was preceded in death by her husband, Russell, son-in-law Mike Hake, 
parents Charlie &amp; Murrel Pantlik, parents-in-law Earl &amp; Fern 
Davis, brothers &amp; sisters-in-law Juanita Clements, Virginia &amp; 
Ralph Porter, Dale &amp; Billie Davis, Robert Davis, Milton Stewart and 
Barbara Stewart, and her special friend of many years, Norman Becker.

A
 funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at 11:00 
AM at the Plainville United Methodist Church with burial to follow in 
the Plainville Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
 with the family receiving friends at the funeral home.

Memorials
 may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and may be sent to 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, Plainville, KS 67663, or 
made online at www.stjude.org/donate&nbsp;

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Nancy Ann (Pantlik) Davis, of Plainville, Kansas, earned her 
angel wings at the age of 87 on December 13, 2022, surrounded by her 
loving family. She was born on August 3, 1935, in Prague, OK, to Charlie
 and Murrel (Roller) Pantlik. On December 9, 1954, Nancy married the 
love of her life, Russell Davis, in Blackwell, OK. Nancy and Russell 
welcomed 2 daughters to their family, Wendy Hageman and Cindy Hake. The 
family moved from Oklahoma to Kansas to Texas, and finally to Plainville
 in 1966 where Nancy and Russell lived the rest of their lives. She was a
 loving wife and mother and spent many happy hours with her 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Nancy was an 
Avon lady for several years bringing fun items and smiles to her 
customers and friends. She worked as a para and the “lunchroom lady” at 
the Plainville Grade School for many years. In her retirement years, 
Nancy worked at the funeral home sharing her heart with friends and 
family during their times of sadness. She also served on the Library 
Board.Nancy is survived by her daughters: Wendy &amp; 
Don Hageman, McCook, NE and Cindy Hake, Colby, KS; grandchildren: Brian 
&amp; JoAnn Hageman, Omaha, NE, Brady &amp; Tabitha Hageman, Yukon, OK, 
Brad &amp; Lisa Hageman, Akron, CO, Julie &amp; David Baalmann, 
Louisburg, KS and Jennifer &amp; Rick Sabath, Olathe, KS; 
great-grandchildren: Kylie, Carson &amp; Connor Baalmann, Brett, Drew, 
Abby &amp; Chloe Sabath, Ben and Elizabeth Hageman and Maggie Hageman; 
brothers &amp; sisters-in-law Mary Stewart, Marge Davis, Oren Davis and 
Larry Davis; and many nieces and nephews, as well as a host of friends.She
 was preceded in death by her husband, Russell, son-in-law Mike Hake, 
parents Charlie &amp; Murrel Pantlik, parents-in-law Earl &amp; Fern 
Davis, brothers &amp; sisters-in-law Juanita Clements, Virginia &amp; 
Ralph Porter, Dale &amp; Billie Davis, Robert Davis, Milton Stewart and 
Barbara Stewart, and her special friend of many years, Norman Becker.A
 funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at 11:00 
AM at the Plainville United Methodist Church with burial to follow in 
the Plainville Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
 with the family receiving friends at the funeral home.Memorials
 may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and may be sent to 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, Plainville, KS 67663, or 
made online at www.stjude.org/donate&nbsp;

Nancy Ann (Pantlik) Davis

Dorothy Boulware, 78, Overland Park, KS passed away Monday, December 12, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospice House.

Dorothy was born February 2, 1944, to Elmer and Mary Schmidt in Hays,
 Kansas. She graduated from Marion High School in Hays in 
1962. She lived in Oakley, Kansas, for many years where she owned and 
operated Oakley Cleaners until her and Kenneth moved to Overland Park 18
 years ago.&nbsp; She then went to work for Target in Mission and retired 
after 15 years of service.&nbsp;&nbsp; 

Dorothy enjoyed spending time with her 
family, cross stitching, crocheting, sewing, and loved doing art 
projects including painting.&nbsp; She was a member of Queen of the Holy 
Rosary Church in Overland Park.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters:&nbsp; 
Phyllis Pentecost and Barbara Percer.&nbsp; She is survived by her husband of
 53 years, Kenneth; three sons:&nbsp; Tom (Joanna), David and Jerrod;&nbsp; six, 
grandchildren:&nbsp; Rylee Boulware, Tyler Boulware, Eli Boulware, Colton 
Boulware, Mei Boulware, Corinne Boulware.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Visitation will be from 6-8pm Friday at the Overland Park Funeral 
Chapel.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be 10am Saturday at Queen of the 
Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 71st and Metcalf.&nbsp; Burial will be at 
Johnson County Memorial Gardens.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Dorothy Boulware, 78, Overland Park, KS passed away Monday, December 12, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospice House.Dorothy was born February 2, 1944, to Elmer and Mary Schmidt in Hays,
 Kansas. She graduated from Marion High School in Hays in 
1962. She lived in Oakley, Kansas, for many years where she owned and 
operated Oakley Cleaners until her and Kenneth moved to Overland Park 18
 years ago.&nbsp; She then went to work for Target in Mission and retired 
after 15 years of service.&nbsp;&nbsp; Dorothy enjoyed spending time with her 
family, cross stitching, crocheting, sewing, and loved doing art 
projects including painting.&nbsp; She was a member of Queen of the Holy 
Rosary Church in Overland Park.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters:&nbsp; 
Phyllis Pentecost and Barbara Percer.&nbsp; She is survived by her husband of
 53 years, Kenneth; three sons:&nbsp; Tom (Joanna), David and Jerrod;&nbsp; six, 
grandchildren:&nbsp; Rylee Boulware, Tyler Boulware, Eli Boulware, Colton 
Boulware, Mei Boulware, Corinne Boulware.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 6-8pm Friday at the Overland Park Funeral 
Chapel.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be 10am Saturday at Queen of the 
Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 71st and Metcalf.&nbsp; Burial will be at 
Johnson County Memorial Gardens.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dorothy C. Boulware

Ramona Kramer, age 70, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at
 the St. Rose Dominican Hospital in Henderson, Nevada. She was born on 
May 5, 1952, to James Patrick and Marlyn Cook Jefferies in Sidney, 
Montana. 

She dedicated her life to her home and her passions. She raised
 three children and was a member of the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of 
Fame, the American Herford Association and the Kansas Livestock 
Association. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in
 Leoti, Kansas. She was a member of the community since moving from 
Montana in 1984.

On November 23, 1974, Ramona married Ronald Kramer in Felton, Minnesota. He survives.

Survivors include her husband, her children, Cody Jeff &amp; Marci 
Kramer of Garden City, Kansas, Kelly &amp; Lenny Pecha of Meno, 
Oklahoma, Casey Kramer &amp; his fiancé Casey Klauck of Libertyville, 
Illinois, her grandson Joel Ray Pecha, granddaughter Marlyn Pecha, three
 sisters Rita Myers of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Roxanne Burnside of 
Fargo, North Dakota, Roberta Nistler of Fargo, North Dakota, and 
numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorials in Lieu of flowers may be given to the North Dakota Cowboy 
Hall of Fame in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 161, Leoti, 
Kansas, 67861.

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 </figure>Ramona Kramer, age 70, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at
 the St. Rose Dominican Hospital in Henderson, Nevada. She was born on 
May 5, 1952, to James Patrick and Marlyn Cook Jefferies in Sidney, 
Montana. She dedicated her life to her home and her passions. She raised
 three children and was a member of the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of 
Fame, the American Herford Association and the Kansas Livestock 
Association. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in
 Leoti, Kansas. She was a member of the community since moving from 
Montana in 1984.On November 23, 1974, Ramona married Ronald Kramer in Felton, Minnesota. He survives.Survivors include her husband, her children, Cody Jeff &amp; Marci 
Kramer of Garden City, Kansas, Kelly &amp; Lenny Pecha of Meno, 
Oklahoma, Casey Kramer &amp; his fiancé Casey Klauck of Libertyville, 
Illinois, her grandson Joel Ray Pecha, granddaughter Marlyn Pecha, three
 sisters Rita Myers of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Roxanne Burnside of 
Fargo, North Dakota, Roberta Nistler of Fargo, North Dakota, and 
numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents. Services are pendingMemorials in Lieu of flowers may be given to the North Dakota Cowboy 
Hall of Fame in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 161, Leoti, 
Kansas, 67861.

Ramona Sue Kramer

Nancy Ann Davis passed away Tuesday evening, December 13, 2022,&nbsp; at Logan County Senior Living in Oakley at the age of 87.&nbsp; 

She was born 
on August 3, 1935, to Charlie and Murrel (Roller) Pantlik in Prague, 
Oklahoma.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Services are pending with Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Plainville.

Nancy Ann Davis passed away Tuesday evening, December 13, 2022,&nbsp; at Logan County Senior Living in Oakley at the age of 87.&nbsp; She was born 
on August 3, 1935, to Charlie and Murrel (Roller) Pantlik in Prague, 
Oklahoma.&nbsp;&nbsp;Services are pending with Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Plainville.

Nancy Ann Davis

Martin Lee “Marte” DeMars entered the world September 3, 1953, and left 
the world December 12, 2022. He was the fourth child to Hector 
“Frenchie” and Marjorie (Downey) DeMars. The family will receive 
friends from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Thursday&nbsp; December 15, 2022, at the 
Johnson Funeral Home Chapel.&nbsp; A private inurnment service will take 
place December 29, 2022, at St. Mary’s Cemetery and another memorial 
service will take place in Glasco, Kansas at a date yet to be 
determined. Marte grew up in Glasco, Kansas where he graduated 
from high school in 1971. He then attended the vocational school in 
Beloit where he mastered the trades of welding and masonry. Life 
wasn’t always easy for Marte and he had numerous jobs in his earlier 
years. He took his last drink and did his last drug on December 29, 
1985. The following year he started the Crossroads Narcotics Anonymous 
meeting out of his home. It was the first open Narcotics Anonymous 
meeting in Junction City and later was moved to the Circle A Club where 
it still meets. For several years he organized the “Just for Today Free 
Campout” at Milford for recovering addicts and alcoholics. By staying 
clean and sober Marte touched the lives of many struggling with the 
disease of addiction whether it was listening to someone in need at 2:00
 in the morning, driving them to their first meeting, or getting a 
person into treatment; he was a driving force in the world of recovery. He
 began working at Central Mechanical Construction Company in January 
1992 after placing an ad in the newspaper under “situations wanted.” At 
the job interview, the owner asked if he could really do the skills he 
listed and Marte replied “yes and more, but I ran out of money for 'ad.' ”
 He retired from CMCC in September 2002. On Oct. 20, 1990, he 
married Jeanette Erichsen at St. Xavier Catholic Church. Shortly after 
marriage, they made their home near Milford Lake. Marte enjoyed 
riding and rebuilding Harley Davidson motorcycles and at one time, owned
 four bikes ranging in age from 1936 to 2003. He collected Harley 
Davidson hats with a goal of getting one from every state, as well as 
parts, memorabilia and other “treasures.” He liked to brag he had “one 
of everything” when it came to tools. He loved building things from old 
farm implement parts to include swings, picnic tables, bird baths, 
benches, and yard art. He also liked cultivating wildflower patches on 
his property and always had a dog nearby or in the truck with him. He
 is survived by his wife, Jeanette; his sister Jill and her husband Lee 
Howerton of Manhattan; a sister-in-law, Nancy DeMars of Glasco; sisters 
and brothers-in-law: Eileen and Dale Small, Steve and Debby Erichsen, 
Rock and Liz Erichsen, and Dennis Erichsen, all of Junction City; nieces
 and nephews: Erin Howerton of Wichita, Bill DeMars of Glasco, Stephanie
 Baxa of Osborne,  Jamie White of Shawnee, Stephanie Edmonson of 
McPherson, Kelly Kramer of Junction City, Christian Erichsen of Sumter, 
South Carolina; Hailey Herdt of Derby, and Chrissa and Crystal Erichsen,
 both of Texas. He was proceeded in death by his parents; a sister Mary Alice White her husband Jim White; and his brother Jere Max DeMars. Memorial
 donations may be made to the Circle A Club, P.O. Box 3175, Junction 
City, Kansas 66441 or St. Mary Catholic Church, located in Glasco.

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 </figure>Martin Lee “Marte” DeMars entered the world September 3, 1953, and left 
the world December 12, 2022. He was the fourth child to Hector 
“Frenchie” and Marjorie (Downey) DeMars. The family will receive 
friends from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Thursday&nbsp; December 15, 2022, at the 
Johnson Funeral Home Chapel.&nbsp; A private inurnment service will take 
place December 29, 2022, at St. Mary’s Cemetery and another memorial 
service will take place in Glasco, Kansas at a date yet to be 
determined. Marte grew up in Glasco, Kansas where he graduated 
from high school in 1971. He then attended the vocational school in 
Beloit where he mastered the trades of welding and masonry. Life 
wasn’t always easy for Marte and he had numerous jobs in his earlier 
years. He took his last drink and did his last drug on December 29, 
1985. The following year he started the Crossroads Narcotics Anonymous 
meeting out of his home. It was the first open Narcotics Anonymous 
meeting in Junction City and later was moved to the Circle A Club where 
it still meets. For several years he organized the “Just for Today Free 
Campout” at Milford for recovering addicts and alcoholics. By staying 
clean and sober Marte touched the lives of many struggling with the 
disease of addiction whether it was listening to someone in need at 2:00
 in the morning, driving them to their first meeting, or getting a 
person into treatment; he was a driving force in the world of recovery. He
 began working at Central Mechanical Construction Company in January 
1992 after placing an ad in the newspaper under “situations wanted.” At 
the job interview, the owner asked if he could really do the skills he 
listed and Marte replied “yes and more, but I ran out of money for 'ad.' ”
 He retired from CMCC in September 2002. On Oct. 20, 1990, he 
married Jeanette Erichsen at St. Xavier Catholic Church. Shortly after 
marriage, they made their home near Milford Lake. Marte enjoyed 
riding and rebuilding Harley Davidson motorcycles and at one time, owned
 four bikes ranging in age from 1936 to 2003. He collected Harley 
Davidson hats with a goal of getting one from every state, as well as 
parts, memorabilia and other “treasures.” He liked to brag he had “one 
of everything” when it came to tools. He loved building things from old 
farm implement parts to include swings, picnic tables, bird baths, 
benches, and yard art. He also liked cultivating wildflower patches on 
his property and always had a dog nearby or in the truck with him. He
 is survived by his wife, Jeanette; his sister Jill and her husband Lee 
Howerton of Manhattan; a sister-in-law, Nancy DeMars of Glasco; sisters 
and brothers-in-law: Eileen and Dale Small, Steve and Debby Erichsen, 
Rock and Liz Erichsen, and Dennis Erichsen, all of Junction City; nieces
 and nephews: Erin Howerton of Wichita, Bill DeMars of Glasco, Stephanie
 Baxa of Osborne,  Jamie White of Shawnee, Stephanie Edmonson of 
McPherson, Kelly Kramer of Junction City, Christian Erichsen of Sumter, 
South Carolina; Hailey Herdt of Derby, and Chrissa and Crystal Erichsen,
 both of Texas. He was proceeded in death by his parents; a sister Mary Alice White her husband Jim White; and his brother Jere Max DeMars. Memorial
 donations may be made to the Circle A Club, P.O. Box 3175, Junction 
City, Kansas 66441 or St. Mary Catholic Church, located in Glasco.

Martin Lee 'Marte' DeMars

Gary Austin, age 70, of Hays, Kansas,&nbsp; died Monday, December 12, 2022, at his home in Hays.&nbsp; 

Services and 
obituary are pending and will be announced by Brock's~Keithley Funeral 
Chapel and Crematory.

Condolences may be left by guestbook at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.

Gary Austin, age 70, of Hays, Kansas,&nbsp; died Monday, December 12, 2022, at his home in Hays.&nbsp; Services and 
obituary are pending and will be announced by Brock's~Keithley Funeral 
Chapel and Crematory.Condolences may be left by guestbook at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.

Gary Lynn Austin

Terry LaVerne Nuss, 76, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022, at his home with his family by his side.

Terry was born&nbsp;April&nbsp;25, 1946, in Great Bend,&nbsp;Kansas. &nbsp;He was one of three children born to Gerhardt&nbsp;and Delora (McCullough) Nuss. &nbsp;He grew up in Great Bend and graduated from Great Bend High School. &nbsp;He then attended Fort Hays State University and obtained a degree in Business.

Terry was united in marriage to Phyllis A Winn on&nbsp;September&nbsp;12, 1981, in Denver, Colorado. &nbsp;

Terry worked in retail sales and was a general manager for a liquor&nbsp;store. He was a member of the Arvada Elk’s Lodge. &nbsp;He enjoyed golfing, traveling and having a good cigar with friends.

Terry’s surviving&nbsp;family&nbsp;include his wife of&nbsp;41 years, Phyllis of the home; daughter, Sara&nbsp;Thomas of Russell, Kansas; son, Matthew Nuss of&nbsp;Colorado; mother, Delora Nuss of Great Bend,&nbsp;Kansas; brother, Greg Nuss of Great Bend, Kansas;&nbsp;four&nbsp;grandchildren, Scott McAdoo, Andrew Nuss, Channer Nuss and Madyson Thomas; and two great granddaughters, Adley and Amelia McAdoo.

Terry was preceded in death by his father&nbsp;and sister Sandi Simmons.

A Memorial Service will be held at&nbsp;2:00 PM, Thursday, December 15, 2022, at the&nbsp;Dole/Specter Center&nbsp;at the Fossil&nbsp;Creek Hotel in Russell,&nbsp;Kansas. &nbsp;

A Memorial has been&nbsp;established&nbsp;with the Russell Play Park. Contributions and&nbsp;condolences&nbsp;may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Terry LaVerne Nuss, 76, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022, at his home with his family by his side.Terry was born&nbsp;April&nbsp;25, 1946, in Great Bend,&nbsp;Kansas. &nbsp;He was one of three children born to Gerhardt&nbsp;and Delora (McCullough) Nuss. &nbsp;He grew up in Great Bend and graduated from Great Bend High School. &nbsp;He then attended Fort Hays State University and obtained a degree in Business.Terry was united in marriage to Phyllis A Winn on&nbsp;September&nbsp;12, 1981, in Denver, Colorado. &nbsp;Terry worked in retail sales and was a general manager for a liquor&nbsp;store. He was a member of the Arvada Elk’s Lodge. &nbsp;He enjoyed golfing, traveling and having a good cigar with friends.Terry’s surviving&nbsp;family&nbsp;include his wife of&nbsp;41 years, Phyllis of the home; daughter, Sara&nbsp;Thomas of Russell, Kansas; son, Matthew Nuss of&nbsp;Colorado; mother, Delora Nuss of Great Bend,&nbsp;Kansas; brother, Greg Nuss of Great Bend, Kansas;&nbsp;four&nbsp;grandchildren, Scott McAdoo, Andrew Nuss, Channer Nuss and Madyson Thomas; and two great granddaughters, Adley and Amelia McAdoo.Terry was preceded in death by his father&nbsp;and sister Sandi Simmons.A Memorial Service will be held at&nbsp;2:00 PM, Thursday, December 15, 2022, at the&nbsp;Dole/Specter Center&nbsp;at the Fossil&nbsp;Creek Hotel in Russell,&nbsp;Kansas. &nbsp;A Memorial has been&nbsp;established&nbsp;with the Russell Play Park. Contributions and&nbsp;condolences&nbsp;may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Terry LaVerne Nuss

David Zook, 80 passed away peacefully on December 12, 2022, at his home in Zook, KS.

He was born May 13, 1942, in Great Bend, KS the son of Daniel W. and Joyce S.&nbsp; Zook.

A lifetime Zook resident and a 1960 graduate of Zook High School, 
David was a farmer, rancher and horse trader. Alongside his wife, Judy, 
they owned and operated the Double “D” Western Store in Larned, KS for 
33 years. He was an active member of the Larned United Methodist Church.
 For many years, David was leader and supporter of the Zook Zippers 4-H 
Club. In his retirement, he enjoyed providing horse and buggy rides for 
the community, spending time doing leather work and getting together 
with the “In Table” social group from the Methodist Church. His greatest
 joy was his family, especially his granddaughters.&nbsp;

On May 13th, 1972, he married Judith A. Cutler at the Southwestern 
College Chapel, Winfield Kansas. She passed away June 19, 2013.

Survivors include: a son Daniel and husband Michael Zook, Austin, TX,
 a daughter Debbie and husband Eli Makings, Larned KS, 2 granddaughters 
Dava and husband Kolby Keith, Larned, KS and Alea and husband Brayden 
Lothman, Haviland, KS. Brothers Warren Zook, San Bernadino, CA and Owen 
and wife Diane Zook, Larned, KS. Several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Rebecca Clowers.

Funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. December 17, 2022, at the Beckwith 
Mortuary Chapel, Larned with Pastor Tricia North presiding. Visitation 
will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, December 16, 2022, with the family 
present from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley 
Cemetery, Zook, KS.

Memorials can be sent to the Larned United Methodist Church (Local 
Mission Fund), in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.

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 </figure>David Zook, 80 passed away peacefully on December 12, 2022, at his home in Zook, KS.He was born May 13, 1942, in Great Bend, KS the son of Daniel W. and Joyce S.&nbsp; Zook.A lifetime Zook resident and a 1960 graduate of Zook High School, 
David was a farmer, rancher and horse trader. Alongside his wife, Judy, 
they owned and operated the Double “D” Western Store in Larned, KS for 
33 years. He was an active member of the Larned United Methodist Church.
 For many years, David was leader and supporter of the Zook Zippers 4-H 
Club. In his retirement, he enjoyed providing horse and buggy rides for 
the community, spending time doing leather work and getting together 
with the “In Table” social group from the Methodist Church. His greatest
 joy was his family, especially his granddaughters.&nbsp;On May 13th, 1972, he married Judith A. Cutler at the Southwestern 
College Chapel, Winfield Kansas. She passed away June 19, 2013.Survivors include: a son Daniel and husband Michael Zook, Austin, TX,
 a daughter Debbie and husband Eli Makings, Larned KS, 2 granddaughters 
Dava and husband Kolby Keith, Larned, KS and Alea and husband Brayden 
Lothman, Haviland, KS. Brothers Warren Zook, San Bernadino, CA and Owen 
and wife Diane Zook, Larned, KS. Several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Rebecca Clowers.Funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. December 17, 2022, at the Beckwith 
Mortuary Chapel, Larned with Pastor Tricia North presiding. Visitation 
will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, December 16, 2022, with the family 
present from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley 
Cemetery, Zook, KS.Memorials can be sent to the Larned United Methodist Church (Local 
Mission Fund), in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.

David Zook

Elizabeth "Beth" C. Standley, 62, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Center, KS. Funeral
 services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 15, 2022, at All
 Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with&nbsp;Pastor
 Lance McDowell officiating.&nbsp; There will not be a public visitation.&nbsp; 
Burial will take place in the Esbon Cemetery, Esbon, KS.&nbsp;

Memorials may 
be given in her name and will be used for her grandchildren's education 
and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel. A full obituary is pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

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 </figure>Elizabeth "Beth" C. Standley, 62, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Center, KS. Funeral
 services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 15, 2022, at All
 Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with&nbsp;Pastor
 Lance McDowell officiating.&nbsp; There will not be a public visitation.&nbsp; 
Burial will take place in the Esbon Cemetery, Esbon, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may 
be given in her name and will be used for her grandchildren's education 
and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel. A full obituary is pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Elizabeth 'Beth' C. Standley

September 16, 1929 - December 13, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Roberts Family Funeral Service.

September 16, 1929 - December 13, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Roberts Family Funeral Service.

Charles N. Eberle

Anna Elizabeth “Betty” Ostrom, 88, Hays, died Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Rush County Memorial Hospital.

She was born February 14, 1934, in 
Victoria, the daughter of Leroy Richard and Caroline (Paulsen) 
Martin.&nbsp;&nbsp;Betty was a graduate of Hays High School, worked at Travenol, 
and was a waitress at numerous restaurants throughout Hays and for many 
years at the Holiday Inn.&nbsp;&nbsp;On August 7, 1954, she was united in marriage 
to Kenneth Bryan Ostrom in Hays.&nbsp;&nbsp;He preceded her in death on June 13, 
2010.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a longtime member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, the 
Hays VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and a volunteer at the Hays Senior 
Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her hobbies included playing Bingo and watching gameshows and 
KU basketball.&nbsp;&nbsp;She enjoyed playing cards with friends and was talented 
at drawing and sketching.&nbsp;

Survivors include her son: Mitchell 
Ostrom of Ellis, two daughters: Denise Johnson and husband Dennis of 
Hays and Merilee Lutey and husband Bill of Salina, eight grandchildren 
and six great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, husband Kenneth, a son: Marshall Ostrom, two daughters: Deborah
 Klaus and infant Dena Marie Ostrom, one brother, and three sisters.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with 
The Rev. Shay Craig officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow in Kansas Veterans’
 Cemetery in WaKeeney.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 9:00 am until service 
time on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials are
 suggested to the Disabled American Veterans.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences and memories 
of Betty may be shared with her family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

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 </figure>Anna Elizabeth “Betty” Ostrom, 88, Hays, died Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Rush County Memorial Hospital.She was born February 14, 1934, in 
Victoria, the daughter of Leroy Richard and Caroline (Paulsen) 
Martin.&nbsp;&nbsp;Betty was a graduate of Hays High School, worked at Travenol, 
and was a waitress at numerous restaurants throughout Hays and for many 
years at the Holiday Inn.&nbsp;&nbsp;On August 7, 1954, she was united in marriage 
to Kenneth Bryan Ostrom in Hays.&nbsp;&nbsp;He preceded her in death on June 13, 
2010.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a longtime member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, the 
Hays VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and a volunteer at the Hays Senior 
Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her hobbies included playing Bingo and watching gameshows and 
KU basketball.&nbsp;&nbsp;She enjoyed playing cards with friends and was talented 
at drawing and sketching.&nbsp;Survivors include her son: Mitchell 
Ostrom of Ellis, two daughters: Denise Johnson and husband Dennis of 
Hays and Merilee Lutey and husband Bill of Salina, eight grandchildren 
and six great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, husband Kenneth, a son: Marshall Ostrom, two daughters: Deborah
 Klaus and infant Dena Marie Ostrom, one brother, and three sisters.Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with 
The Rev. Shay Craig officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow in Kansas Veterans’
 Cemetery in WaKeeney.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 9:00 am until service 
time on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials are
 suggested to the Disabled American Veterans.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences and memories 
of Betty may be shared with her family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Anna Elizabeth 'Betty' Ostrom

Douglas Arthur Joy, age 75, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022, at the Ellsworth County Medical Center, Ellsworth, Kansas.

He was born March 23, 1947,&nbsp;in Hays, Kansas, to Arthur C. and Ruth Edna (Angel) Joy.

He worked at Cross&nbsp;Manufacturing&nbsp;in&nbsp;Hays for a number of years, then went to work in the janitorial department at Fort Hays Sate University and retired in 2012. &nbsp;He was a member of St. Andrew’s&nbsp;Episcopal Church, Hays, Kansas and a veteran of the U S Army.

His survivors include his son, Justin Joy and wife, Melissa, Wichita, KS; his daughter, Marlynda Dixon, Olathe, KS; his grandchildren, Grayson and Riley Joy; Carlle and Matthew Dixon;&nbsp;his brother, Charles Joy, Hays, KS;&nbsp;his two sisters, Jan Bunker,&nbsp;Hays, KS; and Marianne Neil, London, England.&nbsp;Douglas was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial Services will be at 4:00 P.M. Friday, December 16, 2022, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601 with Rev. Shay Craig officiating. &nbsp;A family inurnment will be at a later date.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 4:00 P.M. Friday,&nbsp;at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.

The family suggest memorials made payable to: FHSU Foundation in care of the mortuary.

Condolences can be sent via email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left &nbsp;by guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Douglas Arthur Joy, age 75, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022, at the Ellsworth County Medical Center, Ellsworth, Kansas.He was born March 23, 1947,&nbsp;in Hays, Kansas, to Arthur C. and Ruth Edna (Angel) Joy.He worked at Cross&nbsp;Manufacturing&nbsp;in&nbsp;Hays for a number of years, then went to work in the janitorial department at Fort Hays Sate University and retired in 2012. &nbsp;He was a member of St. Andrew’s&nbsp;Episcopal Church, Hays, Kansas and a veteran of the U S Army.His survivors include his son, Justin Joy and wife, Melissa, Wichita, KS; his daughter, Marlynda Dixon, Olathe, KS; his grandchildren, Grayson and Riley Joy; Carlle and Matthew Dixon;&nbsp;his brother, Charles Joy, Hays, KS;&nbsp;his two sisters, Jan Bunker,&nbsp;Hays, KS; and Marianne Neil, London, England.&nbsp;Douglas was preceded in death by his parents.Memorial Services will be at 4:00 P.M. Friday, December 16, 2022, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601 with Rev. Shay Craig officiating. &nbsp;A family inurnment will be at a later date.The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 4:00 P.M. Friday,&nbsp;at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.The family suggest memorials made payable to: FHSU Foundation in care of the mortuary.Condolences can be sent via email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left &nbsp;by guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Douglas Arthur Joy

Ruth Mary “Peggy” Jones, 91, departed this life December 9, 2022, in 
Hill City, Kansas. Ruth was born May 25, 1931, to Joseph and Ruth (Hood)
 Malin in Denver, Colorado. At a young age, she was nicknamed Peggy by 
her father who liked that name better than Ruth Mary. And the nickname 
stuck. When she was a teenager the family moved to Phoenix, Arizona. 
Little did she know that she would be living next door to the boy who 
became the love of her life, Maurice “Joe” Jones. While attending high 
school in Phoenix, Peggy was in the Women’s Rifle Club and earned very 
high honors in marksmanship. She graduated in 1947.

Peggy
 and Joe were united in marriage February 21, 1948. After marrying they 
soon moved to Kansas where they took over the family farm south of 
Bogue. To this union four children were born: Richard Duane, Michael 
Jay, Deborah Ann, and Sandra Lea.

For 
over 15 years Peggy worked at the Graham County Treasurer’s office in 
Hill City. After Joe’s death in 1985 Peggy moved to California that 
summer to be with her mother and sister. While living there she worked 
for the Southern Automobile Company of California until November of 
1990. Then she decided to return to Kansas to be closer to her children 
and grandchildren.  The summer of 1991 Peggy went to work at the Hill 
City grocery store, which she loved dearly, especially being around 
people, laughing and joking with them as she checked out their 
groceries. She was known to everyone as “Granny”

because people would often ask “how many grandkids?” Peggy worked at the grocery store until her health started failing.

In
 her spare time Peggy enjoyed a variety of hobbies. She loved gardening,
 painting, drawing, and fishing. Her life was full of music. She was an 
accomplished pianist and organist, and an amazing accordion player. 
Sometimes Joe took out his guitar to play a few tunes and Peggy joined 
in, usually with her accordion. Peggy’s most favorite activity of all 
was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. When 
they stopped by, she danced with them, teaching them the two-step.  She 
also wanted to teach them how to play the piano. And her favorite 
Saturday night pastime was dancing at the Cowboy Junction.

Peggy
 was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Ruth Malin, her husband
 Joe, two sons Richard and Mike, a brother Joseph “Mac” Malin, and four 
sisters: Margie Woods, Mildred Malin, Helen Hardy and Betty Hardy.

Survivors
 left to remember and cherish her memory include daughters Deborah Budig
 (fiancé Roy Cooper) and Sandra Patton, both of Hill City; 
daughters-in-law Denise Jones and Ethel Jones; 11 grandchildren and 22 
great grandchildren.

Peggy was full of life ~ surrounded by those 
who loved her dearly. She will be missed, but the memories she left us 
will live in our hearts.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Ruth-Mary-Peggy-Jones?obId=26607878#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Ruth Mary “Peggy” Jones, 91, departed this life December 9, 2022, in 
Hill City, Kansas. Ruth was born May 25, 1931, to Joseph and Ruth (Hood)
 Malin in Denver, Colorado. At a young age, she was nicknamed Peggy by 
her father who liked that name better than Ruth Mary. And the nickname 
stuck. When she was a teenager the family moved to Phoenix, Arizona. 
Little did she know that she would be living next door to the boy who 
became the love of her life, Maurice “Joe” Jones. While attending high 
school in Phoenix, Peggy was in the Women’s Rifle Club and earned very 
high honors in marksmanship. She graduated in 1947.Peggy
 and Joe were united in marriage February 21, 1948. After marrying they 
soon moved to Kansas where they took over the family farm south of 
Bogue. To this union four children were born: Richard Duane, Michael 
Jay, Deborah Ann, and Sandra Lea. For 
over 15 years Peggy worked at the Graham County Treasurer’s office in 
Hill City. After Joe’s death in 1985 Peggy moved to California that 
summer to be with her mother and sister. While living there she worked 
for the Southern Automobile Company of California until November of 
1990. Then she decided to return to Kansas to be closer to her children 
and grandchildren. The summer of 1991 Peggy went to work at the Hill 
City grocery store, which she loved dearly, especially being around 
people, laughing and joking with them as she checked out their 
groceries. She was known to everyone as “Granny”because people would often ask “how many grandkids?” Peggy worked at the grocery store until her health started failing. In
 her spare time Peggy enjoyed a variety of hobbies. She loved gardening,
 painting, drawing, and fishing. Her life was full of music. She was an 
accomplished pianist and organist, and an amazing accordion player. 
Sometimes Joe took out his guitar to play a few tunes and Peggy joined 
in, usually with her accordion. Peggy’s most favorite activity of all 
was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. When 
they stopped by, she danced with them, teaching them the two-step. She 
also wanted to teach them how to play the piano. And her favorite 
Saturday night pastime was dancing at the Cowboy Junction.Peggy
 was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Ruth Malin, her husband
 Joe, two sons Richard and Mike, a brother Joseph “Mac” Malin, and four 
sisters: Margie Woods, Mildred Malin, Helen Hardy and Betty Hardy.Survivors
 left to remember and cherish her memory include daughters Deborah Budig
 (fiancé Roy Cooper) and Sandra Patton, both of Hill City; 
daughters-in-law Denise Jones and Ethel Jones; 11 grandchildren and 22 
great grandchildren.Peggy was full of life ~ surrounded by those 
who loved her dearly. She will be missed, but the memories she left us 
will live in our hearts.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Ruth-Mary-Peggy-Jones?obId=26607878#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Ruth Mary 'Peggy' Jones

Genevieve (Jean) Ann Noel was born on May 8, 1936, on Uncle John Kitzke’s&nbsp; Farm southwest of Densmore to John and Josephine (Glennemeier) Noel. 

Jean was the youngest of ten children. She passed away on December 12, 2022, at the Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney, Neb., at the age of 86.

When Jean and her sister Marcella started school, they stayed with Grandma Glennemier in Logan the first year. The next year Jean’s parents bought the Logan House Hotel and that was home for several years. Around the year 1947, Jean started taking tickets at the theater.&nbsp; Jean worked there until her mom sold the hotel and bought the grocery store. Jean worked at the store and went back to work at the theater at night selling popcorn.

On May 25, 1953, Jean married Leo Noel at St. John’s Catholic Church in Logan, and they started their married life on Leo’s Uncle Frank's farm northwest of Logan. All their children were born while living on the farm. Thomas Leo, Karen Sue, Catherine Ann, Anna Marie and David Paul.&nbsp;&nbsp; Catherine only lived a few hours.

When David started kindergarten, Jean started working at the creamery until it closed. In October 1968 Jean went to work for Nola McClellan’s dry goods store. She worked there for 10 years. On January 15, 1979, Jean started a new job at the Hansen Trust and Foundation. Jean worked there until her retirement.&nbsp; In June 1986, Leo and Jean bought the Liquor Store from the Jandera’s and ran it for six years. They closed the store and Leo retired.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Logan Funeral Home in Logan.&nbsp; The Rosary will follow at 6 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Monday at St. John’s Catholic Church with burial at the Logan Cemetery following Mass.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Logan Intergenerational Project in honor of Jean.

Jean was a member of the North Star Home Demonstration Unit and the Logan Women’s Club. She was also a member of the St. John’s Ladies Guild and the Ralph DeFors American Legion Auxiliary.

Jean moved to Sidney, Neb., 10 years ago after Leo passed away to be closer to her kids and grandkids. Jean loved being around all the new babies and spoiling them.

Jean is survived by her children Thomas (Linda) Noel Sidney, Neb., Karen (Floyd) Long Kimball, Neb., Anna (Dale) Brophy Commerce City, Colo., and David (Brenda) Noel Sidney, Neb., and&nbsp; 10 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.&nbsp;

She is preceded in death by both her parents John and Josephine; her husband, Leo; infant daughter Catherine; her brothers, Lawrence, Henry, Raymond, and Joseph; and sisters Louise, Agnes, Angeline, Rosemary and Marcella.

Genevieve (Jean) Ann Noel was born on May 8, 1936, on Uncle John Kitzke’s&nbsp; Farm southwest of Densmore to John and Josephine (Glennemeier) Noel. Jean was the youngest of ten children. She passed away on December 12, 2022, at the Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney, Neb., at the age of 86.<figure>
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 </figure>When Jean and her sister Marcella started school, they stayed with Grandma Glennemier in Logan the first year. The next year Jean’s parents bought the Logan House Hotel and that was home for several years. Around the year 1947, Jean started taking tickets at the theater.&nbsp; Jean worked there until her mom sold the hotel and bought the grocery store. Jean worked at the store and went back to work at the theater at night selling popcorn.On May 25, 1953, Jean married Leo Noel at St. John’s Catholic Church in Logan, and they started their married life on Leo’s Uncle Frank's farm northwest of Logan. All their children were born while living on the farm. Thomas Leo, Karen Sue, Catherine Ann, Anna Marie and David Paul.&nbsp;&nbsp; Catherine only lived a few hours.When David started kindergarten, Jean started working at the creamery until it closed. In October 1968 Jean went to work for Nola McClellan’s dry goods store. She worked there for 10 years. On January 15, 1979, Jean started a new job at the Hansen Trust and Foundation. Jean worked there until her retirement.&nbsp; In June 1986, Leo and Jean bought the Liquor Store from the Jandera’s and ran it for six years. They closed the store and Leo retired.Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Logan Funeral Home in Logan.&nbsp; The Rosary will follow at 6 p.m.Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Monday at St. John’s Catholic Church with burial at the Logan Cemetery following Mass.In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Logan Intergenerational Project in honor of Jean.Jean was a member of the North Star Home Demonstration Unit and the Logan Women’s Club. She was also a member of the St. John’s Ladies Guild and the Ralph DeFors American Legion Auxiliary.Jean moved to Sidney, Neb., 10 years ago after Leo passed away to be closer to her kids and grandkids. Jean loved being around all the new babies and spoiling them.Jean is survived by her children Thomas (Linda) Noel Sidney, Neb., Karen (Floyd) Long Kimball, Neb., Anna (Dale) Brophy Commerce City, Colo., and David (Brenda) Noel Sidney, Neb., and&nbsp; 10 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.&nbsp;She is preceded in death by both her parents John and Josephine; her husband, Leo; infant daughter Catherine; her brothers, Lawrence, Henry, Raymond, and Joseph; and sisters Louise, Agnes, Angeline, Rosemary and Marcella.

Genevieve 'Jean' Ann Noel

Services for Betty Weatherholt will be held at the First United 
Methodist Church, Emporia, Kansas on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at 
11:00 A.M. The service will be conducted by Pastor Karla Sheffy.&nbsp; 
Graveside services will held later at the WaKeeney Cemetery, WaKeeney, 
Kansas.&nbsp; The family will receive friends at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral
 Home, Emporia, Friday evening from 7:00 PM until 8:00 P.M.&nbsp; Mrs. 
Weatherholt passed away Friday, December 9, 2022, at the Kansas City 
Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri.

Betty Lynn Barger was born in Trenton, Missouri, on April 11, 1948, 
the daughter of Russell and Louise (McLeod) Barger.&nbsp; She is survived by 
her daughters; Bobbi Weatherholt, Gig Harbor, WA, Tammy Druash, 
Jacksonville, FL, and Jackie Weatherholt, Emporia, KS, brother; Michael 
Barger, Rio Rancho, NM, sisters; Patty Folk, Mission, KS, Melody Day, 
Roeland Park, KS, and Holly Bittel, Hays, KS, grandchildren; Jacinda 
Weatherholt, and Jude Weatherholt, both of Emporia, KS and Draven Brown,
 Gig Harbor WA. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister; 
Rusty Zeman.

Betty was a teacher in the Emporia School District at 
Emporia Middle School for 34 years. Betty considered herself an English 
teacher, though she taught several language arts classes. She received 
her Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Emporia State 
University. From 1995 through 1999 she was a member of the Board of 
Education for U.S.D. #253, Emporia, and was a member of the First United
 Methodist Church, Emporia.

Teaching was her passion. She loved her students and fellow teachers and spending time with her grandchildren.

A memorial has been established and will be designated later. 
Contributions may be sent through Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, PO 
Box #175, Emporia, Kansas 66801.

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 </figure>Services for Betty Weatherholt will be held at the First United 
Methodist Church, Emporia, Kansas on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at 
11:00 A.M. The service will be conducted by Pastor Karla Sheffy.&nbsp; 
Graveside services will held later at the WaKeeney Cemetery, WaKeeney, 
Kansas.&nbsp; The family will receive friends at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral
 Home, Emporia, Friday evening from 7:00 PM until 8:00 P.M.&nbsp; Mrs. 
Weatherholt passed away Friday, December 9, 2022, at the Kansas City 
Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri.Betty Lynn Barger was born in Trenton, Missouri, on April 11, 1948, 
the daughter of Russell and Louise (McLeod) Barger.&nbsp; She is survived by 
her daughters; Bobbi Weatherholt, Gig Harbor, WA, Tammy Druash, 
Jacksonville, FL, and Jackie Weatherholt, Emporia, KS, brother; Michael 
Barger, Rio Rancho, NM, sisters; Patty Folk, Mission, KS, Melody Day, 
Roeland Park, KS, and Holly Bittel, Hays, KS, grandchildren; Jacinda 
Weatherholt, and Jude Weatherholt, both of Emporia, KS and Draven Brown,
 Gig Harbor WA. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister; 
Rusty Zeman.Betty was a teacher in the Emporia School District at 
Emporia Middle School for 34 years. Betty considered herself an English 
teacher, though she taught several language arts classes. She received 
her Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Emporia State 
University. From 1995 through 1999 she was a member of the Board of 
Education for U.S.D. #253, Emporia, and was a member of the First United
 Methodist Church, Emporia.Teaching was her passion. She loved her students and fellow teachers and spending time with her grandchildren.A memorial has been established and will be designated later. 
Contributions may be sent through Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, PO 
Box #175, Emporia, Kansas 66801.

Betty Lynn Weatherholt

Ernest Alvin “Sonny” Stoppel, 75, of Russell, Kansas, died peacefully
 on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at the Wheatland Nursing Center in 
Russell, after a long battle with cancer.

Earnest was known as Sonny by his family and was born on March 10, 
1947, in Wilson, Kansas, the son of Carl Alvin and Pearl Mae (Bushell) 
Stoppel.&nbsp; His family lived in several small towns around western Kansas,
 including Wilson, Lucas, Gorham and then moved to Russell.&nbsp; He 
graduated from Russell High School and attended vo-tech studies in the 
electrician field.&nbsp;

He married Alice Kilian in 1971, but later was divorced.&nbsp; He worked 
many different jobs in his lifetime, working in the oilfield industry 
and the Chevrolet garage in Russell.&nbsp; He also worked as a custodian at 
Dorrance High School, Larned State Hospital and Hays Hospital and as a 
senior companion at DSNWK.&nbsp; During his life he enjoyed fishing, camping,
 fixing gadgets and enjoyed tinkering with taking things apart and 
putting them back together.&nbsp; Most of all he enjoyed spending time with 
his family.

Sonny is survived by his sister Patricia M. Demel and husband Ray of 
Great Bend, Kansas and his brother LeRoy Stoppel of Russell, Kansas and 
his niece Melissa Demel of Gladstone, Missouri.&nbsp; He was preceded in 
death by his parents.

Cremation has been selected by the family.&nbsp; A memorial service to 
celebrate Sonny’s life will be held at a later date.&nbsp; 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the 
memorial service arrangements.

Ernest Alvin “Sonny” Stoppel, 75, of Russell, Kansas, died peacefully
 on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at the Wheatland Nursing Center in 
Russell, after a long battle with cancer.Earnest was known as Sonny by his family and was born on March 10, 
1947, in Wilson, Kansas, the son of Carl Alvin and Pearl Mae (Bushell) 
Stoppel.&nbsp; His family lived in several small towns around western Kansas,
 including Wilson, Lucas, Gorham and then moved to Russell.&nbsp; He 
graduated from Russell High School and attended vo-tech studies in the 
electrician field.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>He married Alice Kilian in 1971, but later was divorced.&nbsp; He worked 
many different jobs in his lifetime, working in the oilfield industry 
and the Chevrolet garage in Russell.&nbsp; He also worked as a custodian at 
Dorrance High School, Larned State Hospital and Hays Hospital and as a 
senior companion at DSNWK.&nbsp; During his life he enjoyed fishing, camping,
 fixing gadgets and enjoyed tinkering with taking things apart and 
putting them back together.&nbsp; Most of all he enjoyed spending time with 
his family.Sonny is survived by his sister Patricia M. Demel and husband Ray of 
Great Bend, Kansas and his brother LeRoy Stoppel of Russell, Kansas and 
his niece Melissa Demel of Gladstone, Missouri.&nbsp; He was preceded in 
death by his parents.Cremation has been selected by the family.&nbsp; A memorial service to 
celebrate Sonny’s life will be held at a later date.&nbsp; 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the 
memorial service arrangements.

Ernest Alvin 'Sonny' Stoppel

Matthew
 Wayne Kraft, age 37, left this Earth on December 9, 2022. He was born 
on July 29, 1985 in Ness City, the son of Larry and Donna (Snodgrass) 
Kraft.

Matt
 had a warm, loving heart and an infectious smile that drew many people 
to him. He was a member of The Generations Church, Ness City, where he 
had been baptized on September 11, 2022. He was a lifetime member of the
 Ransom VFW Auxiliary, KSCM, the Wolfpack, and was very involved in 
Ultra4 racing. To say that Matt was a gun enthusiast is an 
understatement. He had a zeal for handling and caring for guns and for 
training others to do the same. Matt enjoyed being in the outdoors, on 
the lake, camping, or hunting. Matt loved dogs and currently had three 
which he lovingly called his fur babies. 

On
 August 14, 2019 he married Melissa Parsons in the Dominican Republic. 
She survives. Other survivors include his parents, Larry and Donna Kraft
 of Ness City; brother, Skyler Kraft and his wife, Katie, of Hutchinson,
 Kansas and their children, Ellie and Dean; two sisters, Tandy Kraft of 
Ness City and her daughter, Mattilyn and Chynelle Kraft of Mission, 
Kansas; grandfather, Kay Snodgrass (Wilma) of Wichita; significant 
other, Erica Carr and her children, Wyatt, Callie, Clara (Matt's 
“Bestie”) and Lylah. He was also survived by many aunts, uncles, 
cousins, and friends. Matt was preceded in death by his grandparents, 
Nancy Snodgrass and Hubert and Shirley Kraft.

A
 memorial service will be held on Friday, December 16, 2022, 11:00 a.m. 
at The Generations Church, Ness City with a lunch to follow service. A 
committal service will be held at a later date. The family asks that 
guests dress casual or wear Matthew Kraft Firearms attire.

Memorial Contributions may be given to The Generations Church or the Carr Children Education Fund.

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 </figure>Matthew
 Wayne Kraft, age 37, left this Earth on December 9, 2022. He was born 
on July 29, 1985 in Ness City, the son of Larry and Donna (Snodgrass) 
Kraft.Matt
 had a warm, loving heart and an infectious smile that drew many people 
to him. He was a member of The Generations Church, Ness City, where he 
had been baptized on September 11, 2022. He was a lifetime member of the
 Ransom VFW Auxiliary, KSCM, the Wolfpack, and was very involved in 
Ultra4 racing. To say that Matt was a gun enthusiast is an 
understatement. He had a zeal for handling and caring for guns and for 
training others to do the same. Matt enjoyed being in the outdoors, on 
the lake, camping, or hunting. Matt loved dogs and currently had three 
which he lovingly called his fur babies. On
 August 14, 2019 he married Melissa Parsons in the Dominican Republic. 
She survives. Other survivors include his parents, Larry and Donna Kraft
 of Ness City; brother, Skyler Kraft and his wife, Katie, of Hutchinson,
 Kansas and their children, Ellie and Dean; two sisters, Tandy Kraft of 
Ness City and her daughter, Mattilyn and Chynelle Kraft of Mission, 
Kansas; grandfather, Kay Snodgrass (Wilma) of Wichita; significant 
other, Erica Carr and her children, Wyatt, Callie, Clara (Matt's 
“Bestie”) and Lylah. He was also survived by many aunts, uncles, 
cousins, and friends. Matt was preceded in death by his grandparents, 
Nancy Snodgrass and Hubert and Shirley Kraft.A
 memorial service will be held on Friday, December 16, 2022, 11:00 a.m. 
at The Generations Church, Ness City with a lunch to follow service. A 
committal service will be held at a later date. The family asks that 
guests dress casual or wear Matthew Kraft Firearms attire.Memorial Contributions may be given to The Generations Church or the Carr Children Education Fund.

Matthew Wayne Kraft

Genevieve (Jean) Ann Noel was born on May 8, 1936, on Uncle John 
Kitzke’s&nbsp; Farm southwest of Densmore, Kansas, to John&nbsp; and Josephine 
(Glennemeier) Noel.&nbsp; Jean was the youngest of ten children. She passed 
away on December 12, 2022, at the Sidney Regional Medical Center in 
Sidney, NE at the age of 86.

When Jean and her sister Marcella started school, they stayed with 
Grandma Glennemier in Logan the first year. The next year Jean’s parents
 bought the Logan House Hotel and that was home for several years.&nbsp; 
Around the year 1947, Jean started taking tickets at the Theatre.&nbsp; Jean 
worked there till her mom sold the Hotel and bought the grocery store. 
Jean worked at the store and went back to work at the Theater at night 
selling popcorn.

On May 25, 1953, Jean married Leo Noel at St. John’s Catholic Church 
in Logan, Kansas,&nbsp; they started their married life on Leo’s Uncle Franks
 farm Northwest of Logan.&nbsp;&nbsp; All their children were born while living on
 the farm.&nbsp; Thomas Leo, Karen Sue, Catherine Ann, Anna Marie and David 
Paul.&nbsp;&nbsp; Catherine only lived a few hours.

When David started Kindergarten Jean started working at the Creamery 
till it closed. In October 1968, Jean went to work for Nola McClellan’s 
dry Goods Store.&nbsp; She worked there for ten years.&nbsp; January 15, 1979. 
Jean started a new job at the Hansen Trust and Foundation.&nbsp; Jean worked 
there till her retirement.&nbsp; In June of 1986 Leo and Jean bought the 
Liquor Store from the Jandera’s and ran it for six years.&nbsp; They closed 
the store and Leo retired.

Visitation will be on December 18 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the 
Logan Funeral home in Logan, Kansas.&nbsp; Followed&nbsp; by Rosary at 6:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be at St. John’s Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. on 
Monday December 19 with burial at the Logan Cemetery following mass.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Logan Intergenerational Project&nbsp; in honor of Jean.

Jean was a member of the North Star Home Demonstration Unit and the 
Logan Women’s Club.&nbsp; She was also a member of the St. John’s Ladies 
Guild and the Ralph DeFors American Legion&nbsp; Auxiliary.

Jean moved to Sidney ten years ago after Leo passed away to be closer
 to her Kids and Grandkids.&nbsp; Jean loved being around all the new babies 
and spoiling them.

Jean is survived by&nbsp; her children Thomas (Linda) Noel Sidney, NE, 
Karen (Floyd) Long Kimball, NE, Anna (Dale) Brophy Commerce City. CO and
 David (Brenda) Noel Sidney, NE. and&nbsp; 10 Grandchildren and 24 Great 
Grandchildren.&nbsp;

She is preceded in death by both her parents John and Josephine, her 
husband Leo, infant daughter Catherine, her&nbsp; brothers,&nbsp; Lawrence, Henry,
 Raymond, Joseph and sisters L

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 </figure>Genevieve (Jean) Ann Noel was born on May 8, 1936, on Uncle John 
Kitzke’s&nbsp; Farm southwest of Densmore, Kansas, to John&nbsp; and Josephine 
(Glennemeier) Noel.&nbsp; Jean was the youngest of ten children. She passed 
away on December 12, 2022, at the Sidney Regional Medical Center in 
Sidney, NE at the age of 86.When Jean and her sister Marcella started school, they stayed with 
Grandma Glennemier in Logan the first year. The next year Jean’s parents
 bought the Logan House Hotel and that was home for several years.&nbsp; 
Around the year 1947, Jean started taking tickets at the Theatre.&nbsp; Jean 
worked there till her mom sold the Hotel and bought the grocery store. 
Jean worked at the store and went back to work at the Theater at night 
selling popcorn.On May 25, 1953, Jean married Leo Noel at St. John’s Catholic Church 
in Logan, Kansas,&nbsp; they started their married life on Leo’s Uncle Franks
 farm Northwest of Logan.&nbsp;&nbsp; All their children were born while living on
 the farm.&nbsp; Thomas Leo, Karen Sue, Catherine Ann, Anna Marie and David 
Paul.&nbsp;&nbsp; Catherine only lived a few hours.When David started Kindergarten Jean started working at the Creamery 
till it closed. In October 1968, Jean went to work for Nola McClellan’s 
dry Goods Store.&nbsp; She worked there for ten years.&nbsp; January 15, 1979. 
Jean started a new job at the Hansen Trust and Foundation.&nbsp; Jean worked 
there till her retirement.&nbsp; In June of 1986 Leo and Jean bought the 
Liquor Store from the Jandera’s and ran it for six years.&nbsp; They closed 
the store and Leo retired.Visitation will be on December 18 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the 
Logan Funeral home in Logan, Kansas.&nbsp; Followed&nbsp; by Rosary at 6:00 p.m.Funeral Mass will be at St. John’s Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. on 
Monday December 19 with burial at the Logan Cemetery following mass.In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Logan Intergenerational Project&nbsp; in honor of Jean.Jean was a member of the North Star Home Demonstration Unit and the 
Logan Women’s Club.&nbsp; She was also a member of the St. John’s Ladies 
Guild and the Ralph DeFors American Legion&nbsp; Auxiliary.Jean moved to Sidney ten years ago after Leo passed away to be closer
 to her Kids and Grandkids.&nbsp; Jean loved being around all the new babies 
and spoiling them.Jean is survived by&nbsp; her children Thomas (Linda) Noel Sidney, NE, 
Karen (Floyd) Long Kimball, NE, Anna (Dale) Brophy Commerce City. CO and
 David (Brenda) Noel Sidney, NE. and&nbsp; 10 Grandchildren and 24 Great 
Grandchildren.&nbsp;She is preceded in death by both her parents John and Josephine, her 
husband Leo, infant daughter Catherine, her&nbsp; brothers,&nbsp; Lawrence, Henry,
 Raymond, Joseph and sisters L

Genevieve (Jean) Ann Noel

Lawrence “L.J.” James Leiby III went to be in the arms of Jesus Friday December 9, 2022 at the age of 12. L.J. was the son of Larry &amp; Emily Leiby of Quinter, KS and Summer&nbsp;(Byington) Leiby of Oberlin, KS. He was an older brother to Philip, Abigail, Norah and Tucker. He is survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins,&nbsp;grandparents,&nbsp;and friends. He is preceded in death by his Grandpa Larry Leiby I.&nbsp;

L.J. enjoyed all things outdoors — fishing, hunting, driving tractor and caring for his sheep. He had plans to restore his '40s Farmall M to its glory&nbsp;and then driving it around and showing it off.&nbsp;He enjoyed playing baseball and football, watching&nbsp;football,&nbsp;and listening to Johnny Cash.&nbsp;He was a 7th&nbsp;grader at Quinter Jr/Sr High School who looked forward to band each day. He truly enjoyed playing his tuba and practiced any chance he got.&nbsp;He had a sharp mind and could rattle off facts on just about anything and he never forgot them!&nbsp;He also enjoyed reading and playing Monopoly and Minecraft. &nbsp;He was a member of Club 3:16 at the Gove Community Bible Church and would share the love of Jesus with his friends and invite them along. L.J. was gifted with the ability to make a friend with anyone he met.&nbsp;On Saturday mornings he&nbsp;would&nbsp;try to&nbsp;wake up earlier than the rest of his family and make pancakes for breakfast.&nbsp;L.J. cared deeply for those he loved and will be deeply missed.&nbsp;

While his time here on Earth was&nbsp;short,&nbsp;he got to travel to many places including the Black Hills,&nbsp;Michigan and Rocky Mountains which were his favorite to talk about. &nbsp;He would tell anyone who would listen his fishing stories and that he had the chance to fish in the Mississippi River. Many times, he asked to skip school on a good fishing day.&nbsp;

His funeral will be Wednesday, December 14, at 10:30 AM at Gove Community Bible Church in Gove KS; Pastor Chris Thomas will be officiating.&nbsp;Livestreaming will be available in the morning. The link will be on the Gove Community Bible Church’s Facebook page.&nbsp;There will also be a gathering at 5:30 for Club 3:16 members to share a meal and remember L.J. The family will again be at the church at 7 PM for a come and go Celebration of Life for those who cannot come Wednesday morning and for those who would like to share memories of L.J.&nbsp;Casual wear is asked as L.J. was a jeans and T-shirt&nbsp;kinda&nbsp;guy and did not like to dress up. &nbsp;If you have a&nbsp;fishing, Kansas&nbsp;City Chiefs&nbsp;or Bulldog&nbsp;shirt wear it!&nbsp;

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 </figure>Lawrence “L.J.” James Leiby III went to be in the arms of Jesus Friday December 9, 2022 at the age of 12. L.J. was the son of Larry &amp; Emily Leiby of Quinter, KS and Summer&nbsp;(Byington) Leiby of Oberlin, KS. He was an older brother to Philip, Abigail, Norah and Tucker. He is survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins,&nbsp;grandparents,&nbsp;and friends. He is preceded in death by his Grandpa Larry Leiby I.&nbsp;L.J. enjoyed all things outdoors — fishing, hunting, driving tractor and caring for his sheep. He had plans to restore his '40s Farmall M to its glory&nbsp;and then driving it around and showing it off.&nbsp;He enjoyed playing baseball and football, watching&nbsp;football,&nbsp;and listening to Johnny Cash.&nbsp;He was a 7th&nbsp;grader at Quinter Jr/Sr High School who looked forward to band each day. He truly enjoyed playing his tuba and practiced any chance he got.&nbsp;He had a sharp mind and could rattle off facts on just about anything and he never forgot them!&nbsp;He also enjoyed reading and playing Monopoly and Minecraft. &nbsp;He was a member of Club 3:16 at the Gove Community Bible Church and would share the love of Jesus with his friends and invite them along. L.J. was gifted with the ability to make a friend with anyone he met.&nbsp;On Saturday mornings he&nbsp;would&nbsp;try to&nbsp;wake up earlier than the rest of his family and make pancakes for breakfast.&nbsp;L.J. cared deeply for those he loved and will be deeply missed.&nbsp;While his time here on Earth was&nbsp;short,&nbsp;he got to travel to many places including the Black Hills,&nbsp;Michigan and Rocky Mountains which were his favorite to talk about. &nbsp;He would tell anyone who would listen his fishing stories and that he had the chance to fish in the Mississippi River. Many times, he asked to skip school on a good fishing day.&nbsp;His funeral will be Wednesday, December 14, at 10:30 AM at Gove Community Bible Church in Gove KS; Pastor Chris Thomas will be officiating.&nbsp;Livestreaming will be available in the morning. The link will be on the Gove Community Bible Church’s Facebook page.&nbsp;There will also be a gathering at 5:30 for Club 3:16 members to share a meal and remember L.J. The family will again be at the church at 7 PM for a come and go Celebration of Life for those who cannot come Wednesday morning and for those who would like to share memories of L.J.&nbsp;Casual wear is asked as L.J. was a jeans and T-shirt&nbsp;kinda&nbsp;guy and did not like to dress up. &nbsp;If you have a&nbsp;fishing, Kansas&nbsp;City Chiefs&nbsp;or Bulldog&nbsp;shirt wear it!&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Quinter Jr/Sr High School Library and Band. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 Main St Quinter KS 67752.

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