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

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

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

Zachary Wayne Wright

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ruth Hanchett

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Janice Kay Parker

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alita Joan (Fox) Popp

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Morris Clayton Talbert

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Edna Fern McCorkle

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

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

Eldon D. Gager

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Robert Henry Helfrich

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

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

Evelyn Marie Paden

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

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

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

Mary Ann Steinle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Loren D. Lyon

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

An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

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

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

Jenna Rae Garrison

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

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

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

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

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

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

Donald Eugene Tracy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rosa Lee (McMurry) Freeman

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

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

A full obituary is pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

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

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

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

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

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

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, January 23, 2023, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, Hays, with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will 
follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 
8:00 on Sunday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Monday, all at Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at
 5:00 pm, the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard 
from 5:30 until 6:30, a vigil service will be at 6:30, followed by a 
combined Third and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus rosary, all on 
Sunday at the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Harvey James Werth, 86, Hays, died Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Via Christi Village.He was born April 21, 1936, in Antonino,
 the son of Felix T. and Anna (Klaus) Werth.&nbsp;&nbsp;On May 5, 1956, he was 
united in marriage to Dorothy A. Ernst in Antonino.&nbsp;&nbsp;He loved the land 
and his life as a farmer and cattleman, even foregoing the opportunity 
for a new car and attending high school because he’d rather be on the 
farm and working the soil.&nbsp;&nbsp;Harvey was a self-taught engineer skilled at
 maintaining his equipment, and he enjoyed getting together with friends
 and neighbors to butcher cattle, pigs, and to cut firewood.&nbsp;&nbsp;He served 
in the National Guard and was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, the Schoenchen Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council
 #4166, and the Bishop Cunningham Fourth Degree Assembly #282.&nbsp;&nbsp;Harvey 
loved his family and grandchildren, camping, boating, watching old 
family reel-to-reel movies, and for a long time playing Santa Claus for 
his children and grandchildren.Survivors include his wife Dorothy of 
Hays, two sons: Blake Werth and wife Sandra, Blaine Werth and wife 
Dionne, both of Hays, five grandchildren: Jacob Werth and wife Kathleen,
 Ethan Werth, Cameron Werth, Kelton Werth, and Kayla Werth, and numerous
 nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Harold and Charles Werth, and a sister: Dolores Haselhorst.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, January 23, 2023, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, Hays, with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will 
follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 
8:00 on Sunday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Monday, all at Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at
 5:00 pm, the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard 
from 5:30 until 6:30, a vigil service will be at 6:30, followed by a 
combined Third and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus rosary, all on 
Sunday at the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Heart
 of Mary Catholic Church or for masses.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences and memories of 
Harvey may be shared with his family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Harvey James Werth

December 2, 1932
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 18, 2023

An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

December 2, 1932
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 18, 2023An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Willis Everett Brandyberry

Fr. Jonathan Williams, OFM Cap.,&nbsp;died at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh, on Thursday, 12 January 2023. He was 78.

Born to Glen and Bertha (Micek) Williams on 18 March 1944 in Atwood, KS, he was given the name Patrick at his baptism.

Patrick attended Sacred Heart Grade School in Atwood and St. Francis High School Seminary in Victoria, KS. In 1962 he entered St. Fidelis College Seminary in Herman, PA.

He was invested with the Capuchin habit and given the name Jonathan, professing temporary vows as a Capuchin friar on 14 July 1965. He professed perpetual vows on 14 July 1968 and was ordained to the priesthood on 01 May 1971.

Fr. Jonathan’s first assignment was at Sacred Heart Friary in Charleston, WV, as parochial vicar at Sacred Heart Parish. He simultaneously pursued studies in sacred liturgy at Notre Dame University and in 1975 earned a Master of Arts degree.

In 1976, Fr. Jonathan became co-pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Whitesville and St. Mary Queen of Heaven Parish in Madison, both in Boone County, WV.

In 1981 his request to go to Papua New Guinea was granted. For the first three years in the&nbsp;mission&nbsp;he was parish priest in Pangia in the Southern Highlands Province.

In 1984, Fr. Jonathan was appointed professor at the major seminary and assigned to serve on the formation team at Capuchin Friars College in Bomana. &nbsp;He assumed pastoral care of St. Mary Queen of the Friars Minor Parish in&nbsp;Kagua&nbsp;in 1993.&nbsp;

Fr. Jonathan was appointed Director of Worship for the National Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea in 1998.

In 2006 he was named Director of Novices, after which he was appointed guardian and director of formation at Capuchin Friars College in 2012.

He served on the leadership council of the Custody several times, beginning in 1995. Ultimately at the Custody Chapter of 2013, Fr. Jonathan was elected Custos and elected for a second term in 2016.&nbsp;

Toward the end of his service as Custos, Fr. Jonathan was diagnosed as having Parkinson’s Disease. He returned to the United States and St. Augustine Friary in Pittsburgh in 2020 for medical attention and care. The disease would ultimately be the cause of his passing.

Fr. Jonathan was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Michael and John. He leaves to mourn his passing three devoted and loving sisters: Maria (and David)&nbsp;Jones, Susan&nbsp;(and Thomas) McGuire, and Maureen “Marnie,” seven nieces, one nephew, cherished friends and his Capuchin brothers.&nbsp;

The wake and visitation and will be on Friday, 27 January 2023, 7PM-8PM,&nbsp;in St. Margaret of Cortona Chapel of St. Augustine Friary (221 36th&nbsp;Street, Pittsburgh).&nbsp;The&nbsp;Vigil Prayer Service will be at 8PM.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30AM, Saturday, 28 January 2023 at St. Augustine Church of Our Lady of the Angels Parish (234 37th&nbsp;Street, Pittsburgh).&nbsp;

Interment immediately follows the Mass. &nbsp;Fr. Jonathan will be buried in the friars’ plot of St. Augustine Cemetery (250&nbsp;Wible&nbsp;Run Road, Pittsburgh).

Professional services are provided by D’Alessandro Funeral Home.

Memorial donations may be made to the Capuchin Friars of the Province of St. Augustine (220 37th&nbsp;Street, Pittsburgh PA 15201).

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 </figure>Fr. Jonathan Williams, OFM Cap.,&nbsp;died at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh, on Thursday, 12 January 2023. He was 78.Born to Glen and Bertha (Micek) Williams on 18 March 1944 in Atwood, KS, he was given the name Patrick at his baptism.Patrick attended Sacred Heart Grade School in Atwood and St. Francis High School Seminary in Victoria, KS. In 1962 he entered St. Fidelis College Seminary in Herman, PA.He was invested with the Capuchin habit and given the name Jonathan, professing temporary vows as a Capuchin friar on 14 July 1965. He professed perpetual vows on 14 July 1968 and was ordained to the priesthood on 01 May 1971.Fr. Jonathan’s first assignment was at Sacred Heart Friary in Charleston, WV, as parochial vicar at Sacred Heart Parish. He simultaneously pursued studies in sacred liturgy at Notre Dame University and in 1975 earned a Master of Arts degree.In 1976, Fr. Jonathan became co-pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Whitesville and St. Mary Queen of Heaven Parish in Madison, both in Boone County, WV.In 1981 his request to go to Papua New Guinea was granted. For the first three years in the&nbsp;mission&nbsp;he was parish priest in Pangia in the Southern Highlands Province.In 1984, Fr. Jonathan was appointed professor at the major seminary and assigned to serve on the formation team at Capuchin Friars College in Bomana. &nbsp;He assumed pastoral care of St. Mary Queen of the Friars Minor Parish in&nbsp;Kagua&nbsp;in 1993.&nbsp;Fr. Jonathan was appointed Director of Worship for the National Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea in 1998.In 2006 he was named Director of Novices, after which he was appointed guardian and director of formation at Capuchin Friars College in 2012.He served on the leadership council of the Custody several times, beginning in 1995. Ultimately at the Custody Chapter of 2013, Fr. Jonathan was elected Custos and elected for a second term in 2016.&nbsp;Toward the end of his service as Custos, Fr. Jonathan was diagnosed as having Parkinson’s Disease. He returned to the United States and St. Augustine Friary in Pittsburgh in 2020 for medical attention and care. The disease would ultimately be the cause of his passing.Fr. Jonathan was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Michael and John. He leaves to mourn his passing three devoted and loving sisters: Maria (and David)&nbsp;Jones, Susan&nbsp;(and Thomas) McGuire, and Maureen “Marnie,” seven nieces, one nephew, cherished friends and his Capuchin brothers.&nbsp;The wake and visitation and will be on Friday, 27 January 2023, 7PM-8PM,&nbsp;in St. Margaret of Cortona Chapel of St. Augustine Friary (221 36th&nbsp;Street, Pittsburgh).&nbsp;The&nbsp;Vigil Prayer Service will be at 8PM.The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30AM, Saturday, 28 January 2023 at St. Augustine Church of Our Lady of the Angels Parish (234 37th&nbsp;Street, Pittsburgh).&nbsp;Interment immediately follows the Mass. &nbsp;Fr. Jonathan will be buried in the friars’ plot of St. Augustine Cemetery (250&nbsp;Wible&nbsp;Run Road, Pittsburgh).Professional services are provided by D’Alessandro Funeral Home.Memorial donations may be made to the Capuchin Friars of the Province of St. Augustine (220 37th&nbsp;Street, Pittsburgh PA 15201).

Fr. Jonathan Williams, OFM Cap.

Donald "Don" Dean Clonch, age 68, of Phillipsburg, Kansas, passed away
 in his home January 6, 2023, after a courageous battle with lung and 
brain cancer.

Don was born March 13, 1954, at Phillipsburg, Kansas, to Telene 
Turner Clonch and James Clonch. He was raised on the family farm 
southwest of Gretna, Kansas. He attended District 5 Country School until
 second grade, then completed his education in Phillipsburg, graduating 
in 1972. Don attended Colby Community College, graduating in 1974 with 
an AA Degree in Broadcasting. Two years later, he graduated from Fort 
Hays State University, with a BA Degree in Communications. Don was 
united in marriage to Cynthia Homer on May 29,1976. To this union ten 
children were born; Elizabeth, Christopher, Aaron, Sarah, Emily, 
Natalie, Ashley, Catherine, Joseph, and Brandon.

During his school years, Don was an excellent student and 
participated in many extracurricular activities including FFA, 4-H, 
National Honor Society, Speech, Debate, Forensics, Football, Track, Boys
 State, and Student Council, where he presided as President of the 
student body. Don received outstanding awards and accolades throughout 
his high school and college years. As a teenager, Don worked for the 
local radio station and newspaper, two grain elevators, and local 
farmers. He had an incredible work ethic which followed him throughout 
his life. Don's broadcasting career spanned fifty years in the field of 
Radio Broadcasting and Communications. Following college, he accepted a 
position as professor of Radio Broadcasting at Colby Community College. 
After six successful years of teaching, Don was asked to manage a radio 
station in Larned, KS. Don's ultimate goal was to work as a general 
manager in radio broadcasting, therefore, he enthusiastically accepted. 
In addition to Lamed, KS, his management positions included Colby, KS, 
North Platte, Columbus, and Grand Island, NE, and Gillette, WY. Don's 
career in broadcasting concluded in 2018, then he and his wife retired 
and returned to their hometown of Phillipsburg, Kansas in 2020.

Don was an active and civic-minded community leader everywhere 
he resided. He participated in the Chamber of Commerce, serving as 
president He served on various School Boards, acting as president. He 
was involved in Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming Association of 
Broadcasters, serving as president in Wyoming. He was instrumental in 
numerous fundraisers throughout his broadcasting career; St. Jude's 
Hospital was one dearest to his heart.&nbsp; During his career he was the 
recipient of many outstanding awards and honors. Raising a big family, 
Don practiced what he preached by being involved in his children's 
education and extra-curricular activities. He coached Little League 
baseball, boys basketball, girls basketball, and hauled children to and 
from practices and events. He supported his wife in all her endeavors 
and participated with her in respective organizations and events. A busy
 man, Don didn't have much time for hobbies, but he was an avid KU fan, 
current on worldly events and politics, knowledgeable on sports facts 
and trivia, and kept a beautifully manicured lawn.

Don will be remembered for his integrity, honesty, humility, and
 work ethic. His strength of character, mischievous sense of humor, dry 
wit, steadfastness, and selflessness earned him a reputation as a man of
 good character and an outstanding family man. Throughout these past 
five years of pain and suffering, Don never complained. Each day he 
awakened, he thanked God for another day. Words do not adequately 
express how deeply this man was loved and how greatly he will be missed.

Don is survived by Cynthia, his devoted wife of nearly 
forty-seven years; nine beautiful children, Elizabeth (Rick) Nickelby, 
Lake Stevens, WA; Christopher (Alison) Clonch, West Linn, OR; Aaron 
Clonch, West Linn, OR; Sarah (Cole) Clonch Hohnholt, Gillette, WY; Emily
 (Ryan) McConahay, Lincoln, NE; Ashley (Quaid) Clonch Johnson, West Palm
 Beach, FL; Catherine, Joseph, and Brandon Clonch, Fort Collins, CO; six
 grandchildren, Natalie, Samuel, Benjamin, Norah, Cecelia, and Emma, and
 one great grandchild, Ayla. He is survived by his brother Gary (Barb) 
Clonch, Hastings, NE. He was preceded in death by his daughter Natalie 
Kathleen Clonch, his parents James and Telene Clonch, and his sister 
Constance Clonch Hunt.

Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, Jan. 16, in the SS Philip &amp; James Catholic Church 
with Father John Schmeidler officiating.&nbsp; Burial was in Hillside
 Cemetery, Phillips County, KS.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Don Clonch Memorial Fund.

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 </figure>Donald "Don" Dean Clonch, age 68, of Phillipsburg, Kansas, passed away
 in his home January 6, 2023, after a courageous battle with lung and 
brain cancer.Don was born March 13, 1954, at Phillipsburg, Kansas, to Telene 
Turner Clonch and James Clonch. He was raised on the family farm 
southwest of Gretna, Kansas. He attended District 5 Country School until
 second grade, then completed his education in Phillipsburg, graduating 
in 1972. Don attended Colby Community College, graduating in 1974 with 
an AA Degree in Broadcasting. Two years later, he graduated from Fort 
Hays State University, with a BA Degree in Communications. Don was 
united in marriage to Cynthia Homer on May 29,1976. To this union ten 
children were born; Elizabeth, Christopher, Aaron, Sarah, Emily, 
Natalie, Ashley, Catherine, Joseph, and Brandon.During his school years, Don was an excellent student and 
participated in many extracurricular activities including FFA, 4-H, 
National Honor Society, Speech, Debate, Forensics, Football, Track, Boys
 State, and Student Council, where he presided as President of the 
student body. Don received outstanding awards and accolades throughout 
his high school and college years. As a teenager, Don worked for the 
local radio station and newspaper, two grain elevators, and local 
farmers. He had an incredible work ethic which followed him throughout 
his life. Don's broadcasting career spanned fifty years in the field of 
Radio Broadcasting and Communications. Following college, he accepted a 
position as professor of Radio Broadcasting at Colby Community College. 
After six successful years of teaching, Don was asked to manage a radio 
station in Larned, KS. Don's ultimate goal was to work as a general 
manager in radio broadcasting, therefore, he enthusiastically accepted. 
In addition to Lamed, KS, his management positions included Colby, KS, 
North Platte, Columbus, and Grand Island, NE, and Gillette, WY. Don's 
career in broadcasting concluded in 2018, then he and his wife retired 
and returned to their hometown of Phillipsburg, Kansas in 2020.Don was an active and civic-minded community leader everywhere 
he resided. He participated in the Chamber of Commerce, serving as 
president He served on various School Boards, acting as president. He 
was involved in Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming Association of 
Broadcasters, serving as president in Wyoming. He was instrumental in 
numerous fundraisers throughout his broadcasting career; St. Jude's 
Hospital was one dearest to his heart.&nbsp; During his career he was the 
recipient of many outstanding awards and honors. Raising a big family, 
Don practiced what he preached by being involved in his children's 
education and extra-curricular activities. He coached Little League 
baseball, boys basketball, girls basketball, and hauled children to and 
from practices and events. He supported his wife in all her endeavors 
and participated with her in respective organizations and events. A busy
 man, Don didn't have much time for hobbies, but he was an avid KU fan, 
current on worldly events and politics, knowledgeable on sports facts 
and trivia, and kept a beautifully manicured lawn.Don will be remembered for his integrity, honesty, humility, and
 work ethic. His strength of character, mischievous sense of humor, dry 
wit, steadfastness, and selflessness earned him a reputation as a man of
 good character and an outstanding family man. Throughout these past 
five years of pain and suffering, Don never complained. Each day he 
awakened, he thanked God for another day. Words do not adequately 
express how deeply this man was loved and how greatly he will be missed.Don is survived by Cynthia, his devoted wife of nearly 
forty-seven years; nine beautiful children, Elizabeth (Rick) Nickelby, 
Lake Stevens, WA; Christopher (Alison) Clonch, West Linn, OR; Aaron 
Clonch, West Linn, OR; Sarah (Cole) Clonch Hohnholt, Gillette, WY; Emily
 (Ryan) McConahay, Lincoln, NE; Ashley (Quaid) Clonch Johnson, West Palm
 Beach, FL; Catherine, Joseph, and Brandon Clonch, Fort Collins, CO; six
 grandchildren, Natalie, Samuel, Benjamin, Norah, Cecelia, and Emma, and
 one great grandchild, Ayla. He is survived by his brother Gary (Barb) 
Clonch, Hastings, NE. He was preceded in death by his daughter Natalie 
Kathleen Clonch, his parents James and Telene Clonch, and his sister 
Constance Clonch Hunt.Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, Jan. 16, in the SS Philip &amp; James Catholic Church 
with Father John Schmeidler officiating.&nbsp; Burial was in Hillside
 Cemetery, Phillips County, KS.Memorial contributions may be made to the Don Clonch Memorial Fund.

Donald 'Don' Dean Clonch

Maxine Gladys (Moses) Jellison, 91, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, January 17, 2023, at Memorial Health in Abilene, Kansas.

Maxine was born September 19, 1931, to William and Juanita (Flack) 
Moses in McCracken, Kansas. She attended school in McCracken, Kansas 
until the family moved to Salina where she then attended Salina High 
School.

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, infant brother Robert 
Keith, brother Richard Moses, nephew Rick Moses, and son Curtis Crough.

She is survived by her daughter Terri Johnson (Gary) of rural Salina, daughter-in-law Lisa Crough of McPherson; her grandchildren Tyler Johnson (Jenn Wicks) of Salina, Kelley VanDeCreek (Rob) of Solomon, Lacey Meier (Adam) of KCMO, and Allison Curran (Ryan) of McPherson; eight great-grandchildren, Haleigh, Tate, Amelia, Claire, 
Owen, Liam, Cece, and Penny; two nieces Cheryl Konzem (Gail) of Salina, 
and Janet Moody (Jack) of Flagstaff, Arizona.

Cremation is planned and a private family service will be held at a 
later date. The family asks in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions 
be made to the Solomon Public Library, P.O. Box 246, Solomon, Kansas 
67480 in memory of Maxine.

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 </figure>Maxine Gladys (Moses) Jellison, 91, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, January 17, 2023, at Memorial Health in Abilene, Kansas.Maxine was born September 19, 1931, to William and Juanita (Flack) 
Moses in McCracken, Kansas. She attended school in McCracken, Kansas 
until the family moved to Salina where she then attended Salina High 
School.Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, infant brother Robert 
Keith, brother Richard Moses, nephew Rick Moses, and son Curtis Crough.She is survived by her daughter Terri Johnson (Gary) of rural Salina, daughter-in-law Lisa Crough of McPherson; her grandchildren Tyler Johnson (Jenn Wicks) of Salina, Kelley VanDeCreek (Rob) of Solomon, Lacey Meier (Adam) of KCMO, and Allison Curran (Ryan) of McPherson; eight great-grandchildren, Haleigh, Tate, Amelia, Claire, 
Owen, Liam, Cece, and Penny; two nieces Cheryl Konzem (Gail) of Salina, 
and Janet Moody (Jack) of Flagstaff, Arizona.Cremation is planned and a private family service will be held at a 
later date. The family asks in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions 
be made to the Solomon Public Library, P.O. Box 246, Solomon, Kansas 
67480 in memory of Maxine.

Maxine Gladys (Moses) Jellison

John Michael Anthony Proffitt, 58, of Russell, Kansas, died on 
Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the Salina Regional Hospital in Salina, 
Kansas.

John was born on September 30, 1964, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son
 of John Proffitt and Beverly Miles.&nbsp; John’s family moved when he was 
very young and grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, where he spent most of his 
life.&nbsp; He worked as a security guard and a park ranger while in Phoenix,&nbsp; Arizona. &nbsp;He moved to Russell in 2019 due to health reasons and to be 
closer to family who could help take care of him.&nbsp; He enjoyed Barbecuing
 and being surrounded by family and attending family events. He enjoyed 
collecting eagle statues and trinkets along with farm red trucks. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Surviving family include two brothers Leonard Proffitt and wife Susie
 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and David Miles and wife Jennifer of Boise, 
Idaho; sisters Anita Lee of Russell, Kansas, Flo Turner of Phoenix, 
Arizona, Debra Landy and husband Kenneth of Pittsburg, Kansas, Candy 
Serratt and husband Mike of Phoenix Arizona, Bernie Ojeda and husband 
Sal of Phoenix Arizona, Dawn Bradeen and husband Jeff of Lee, Maine, 
Tearsha Twyman and husband Tracy of Phoenix, Arizona and Mimi Gallagher 
and husband Dennis, Jr. of Russell, Kansas. He also had many nieces and 
nephews that he loved dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation has been selected by the family and a private family 
service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of
 Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the cremation arrangements.

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 </figure>John Michael Anthony Proffitt, 58, of Russell, Kansas, died on 
Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the Salina Regional Hospital in Salina, 
Kansas.John was born on September 30, 1964, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son
 of John Proffitt and Beverly Miles.&nbsp; John’s family moved when he was 
very young and grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, where he spent most of his 
life.&nbsp; He worked as a security guard and a park ranger while in Phoenix,&nbsp; Arizona. &nbsp;He moved to Russell in 2019 due to health reasons and to be 
closer to family who could help take care of him.&nbsp; He enjoyed Barbecuing
 and being surrounded by family and attending family events. He enjoyed 
collecting eagle statues and trinkets along with farm red trucks. &nbsp;&nbsp;Surviving family include two brothers Leonard Proffitt and wife Susie
 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and David Miles and wife Jennifer of Boise, 
Idaho; sisters Anita Lee of Russell, Kansas, Flo Turner of Phoenix, 
Arizona, Debra Landy and husband Kenneth of Pittsburg, Kansas, Candy 
Serratt and husband Mike of Phoenix Arizona, Bernie Ojeda and husband 
Sal of Phoenix Arizona, Dawn Bradeen and husband Jeff of Lee, Maine, 
Tearsha Twyman and husband Tracy of Phoenix, Arizona and Mimi Gallagher 
and husband Dennis, Jr. of Russell, Kansas. He also had many nieces and 
nephews that he loved dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents.Cremation has been selected by the family and a private family 
service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of
 Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the cremation arrangements.

John Proffitt

Tamra Clothier,&nbsp; 65, passed away January 17, 2023, at her home in Larned.

She was born September 5, 1957, in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of
 Harry N. (Bud) and Gloria Clothier. &nbsp;Moving from Tribune in 2020, she 
was a homemaker.

She was of the Christian Faith, an ordained minister, loved to 
crochet and cross stitch, bowl, loved games on her phone, gardening, 
puzzles, birdwatching and feeding, windchimes, her “Oldies” music, and 
playing with her grandchildren.

Survivors include; daughter Candace (Stiles) Cantrell, Larned ; 4 
sons, Mike Jr. (Marlie) Crain, Garden City, Justin (Danielle) Crain, 
Cheyenne Wells, Colorado;, Robby (Jordan) Crain, Larned, Lucas Crain, 
Larned; fourteen grandchildren Tristin, Nicole, April, Hadynn, Noah, 
Kyler, Josh, Salem, Amelia, Zoie, Zunnicci, Serenity, Mikala, and 
Joshlynn; siblings Tim (Teri) Clothier, Great Bend, Teresa (Mike) Gheen,
 Knoxville, Tennessee, and Tonya Clothier, Knoxville, Tennessee; and a 
&nbsp;great grandchild Monroe Rose Scott.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the 
Foundry Community Church, Great Bend, with Pastor Joel East presiding. 
Cremation will take place after the service.

Memorial may be given to the Tamra Clothier Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

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 </figure>Tamra Clothier,&nbsp; 65, passed away January 17, 2023, at her home in Larned.She was born September 5, 1957, in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of
 Harry N. (Bud) and Gloria Clothier. &nbsp;Moving from Tribune in 2020, she 
was a homemaker.She was of the Christian Faith, an ordained minister, loved to 
crochet and cross stitch, bowl, loved games on her phone, gardening, 
puzzles, birdwatching and feeding, windchimes, her “Oldies” music, and 
playing with her grandchildren.Survivors include; daughter Candace (Stiles) Cantrell, Larned ; 4 
sons, Mike Jr. (Marlie) Crain, Garden City, Justin (Danielle) Crain, 
Cheyenne Wells, Colorado;, Robby (Jordan) Crain, Larned, Lucas Crain, 
Larned; fourteen grandchildren Tristin, Nicole, April, Hadynn, Noah, 
Kyler, Josh, Salem, Amelia, Zoie, Zunnicci, Serenity, Mikala, and 
Joshlynn; siblings Tim (Teri) Clothier, Great Bend, Teresa (Mike) Gheen,
 Knoxville, Tennessee, and Tonya Clothier, Knoxville, Tennessee; and a 
&nbsp;great grandchild Monroe Rose Scott.She was preceded in death by her parents.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the 
Foundry Community Church, Great Bend, with Pastor Joel East presiding. 
Cremation will take place after the service.Memorial may be given to the Tamra Clothier Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Tamra Anne Clothier

Frank Dean Shipps, 81, died Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Minneola Long Term Care, Minneola, Kansas.

He was born June 18, 1941, at Dighton, Kansas, the son of Merle and 
Naomi (Wright) Shipps. He graduated from Dodge City High School in 1960.
 After graduating he worked as a custom cutter with his father and then 
enlisted into the United States Navy from July 1960 to 1964. He served 
during the Vietnam War and Cuban Missile Crisis on the USS Independence 
CVA-62. He was a Machinist Mate Operator on the ship. Throughout his 
life he had many jobs; he worked for the State Road Department and 
Farmland both in Dodge City; AGIUM - US Inc., Nikiski, Alaska and ARCO, 
Kuparuk, Alaska where he worked as an operator in the oil field 
industry. He then “retired” but decided that he could not sit still and 
took up some part time jobs and ended up at the Dodge City Public 
Library from 2014 until present, where he was lovingly called “Grandpa 
Frank."

Frank was a member and served on the vestry of the St. Cornelius 
Episcopal Church and was a member of the VFW Post #1714 both in Dodge 
City. He was a faithful Salvation Army volunteer serving on the board 
for many years.

On March 4, 1961, he married Mary Claire Wickes at St. Cornelius Episcopal Church in Dodge City, Kansas. She survives.

Survivors also include: 2 sons, William Shipps, Kenai, Alaska and 
Scott Shipps, Dodge City; a daughter, Jennifer Shipps, Dodge City; 
Grandchildren, Jessica Shipps and fiancé Austin “AJ” Welch, Markayla 
Shipps, Courtney Shipps, and one grandson; a nephew, John Jenkinson and 
wife Jana; and a niece, Joy Giessel and husband George.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, Della Jenkinson and Amelita Miller and one brother, Wayne McCoy.

Funeral Service will be Monday, January 23, 2023, at 10:00 am at 
Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City with Fr. John Seatvet presiding. 
Burial will follow at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery, Ft. Dodge, with full
 Military Honors by the United States Navy and the American Legion 
District 8. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Ziegler
 Funeral Chapel with family present from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

The family suggests memorials to the Kansas Honor Flight in care of 
Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

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 </figure>Frank Dean Shipps, 81, died Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Minneola Long Term Care, Minneola, Kansas.He was born June 18, 1941, at Dighton, Kansas, the son of Merle and 
Naomi (Wright) Shipps. He graduated from Dodge City High School in 1960.
 After graduating he worked as a custom cutter with his father and then 
enlisted into the United States Navy from July 1960 to 1964. He served 
during the Vietnam War and Cuban Missile Crisis on the USS Independence 
CVA-62. He was a Machinist Mate Operator on the ship. Throughout his 
life he had many jobs; he worked for the State Road Department and 
Farmland both in Dodge City; AGIUM - US Inc., Nikiski, Alaska and ARCO, 
Kuparuk, Alaska where he worked as an operator in the oil field 
industry. He then “retired” but decided that he could not sit still and 
took up some part time jobs and ended up at the Dodge City Public 
Library from 2014 until present, where he was lovingly called “Grandpa 
Frank."Frank was a member and served on the vestry of the St. Cornelius 
Episcopal Church and was a member of the VFW Post #1714 both in Dodge 
City. He was a faithful Salvation Army volunteer serving on the board 
for many years.On March 4, 1961, he married Mary Claire Wickes at St. Cornelius Episcopal Church in Dodge City, Kansas. She survives.Survivors also include: 2 sons, William Shipps, Kenai, Alaska and 
Scott Shipps, Dodge City; a daughter, Jennifer Shipps, Dodge City; 
Grandchildren, Jessica Shipps and fiancé Austin “AJ” Welch, Markayla 
Shipps, Courtney Shipps, and one grandson; a nephew, John Jenkinson and 
wife Jana; and a niece, Joy Giessel and husband George.He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, Della Jenkinson and Amelita Miller and one brother, Wayne McCoy.Funeral Service will be Monday, January 23, 2023, at 10:00 am at 
Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City with Fr. John Seatvet presiding. 
Burial will follow at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery, Ft. Dodge, with full
 Military Honors by the United States Navy and the American Legion 
District 8. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Ziegler
 Funeral Chapel with family present from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.The family suggests memorials to the Kansas Honor Flight in care of 
Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

Frank Dean Shipps

Emile Kay (Moore) Goodschmidt, 76, died Friday January 13, 2023, at St. 
Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. She was born March 28, 1946,&nbsp; in Kimball, Nebraska. The daughter of Albert and Wilma (Helzer) Moore. 
Kay spent her childhood years in Albin, Wyoming where she attended and 
graduated from the local schools. She later moved to Larned, Kansas and 
in 2001 moved to Garden City to be closer to her daughter. Kay worked as
 a para professional both in Larned and Garden City before beginning her
 15 years of customer service at the local Arby’s. 
Kay enjoyed scrolling through Facebook, watching shows like Jeopardy, 
Wheel of Fortune, General Hospital and staying up to date on the 
forecast as well as the current news. She was an avid reader and enjoyed
 most anything written by Danielle Steele. She was friendly, loving, and
 warm, affectionately referred to by many as “Mom” or “Grandma.” 
Survivors include her daughter- Tricia and Husband Dean Hodge, Brother- 
Jon and wife Wanda Moore, grandchildren- Angelica Hodge and Amanda 
Hodge, nieces- Katie Moore and Brooks Phillips, Rebecca and husband 
Darin Lundberg, nephew- Alan and wife Jen Moore, great nieces and 
nephews- Silas Moore, Joel Moore, Emmarie Moore, and Levi Lundberg. 
She is preceded in death by her parents. 
A Memorial Service will be held in Albin, Wyoming, at a later date. 
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Kay Goodschmidt Memorial 
Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Emile Kay (Moore) Goodschmidt, 76, died Friday January 13, 2023, at St. 
Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. She was born March 28, 1946,&nbsp; in Kimball, Nebraska. The daughter of Albert and Wilma (Helzer) Moore. 
Kay spent her childhood years in Albin, Wyoming where she attended and 
graduated from the local schools. She later moved to Larned, Kansas and 
in 2001 moved to Garden City to be closer to her daughter. Kay worked as
 a para professional both in Larned and Garden City before beginning her
 15 years of customer service at the local Arby’s. 
Kay enjoyed scrolling through Facebook, watching shows like Jeopardy, 
Wheel of Fortune, General Hospital and staying up to date on the 
forecast as well as the current news. She was an avid reader and enjoyed
 most anything written by Danielle Steele. She was friendly, loving, and
 warm, affectionately referred to by many as “Mom” or “Grandma.” 
Survivors include her daughter- Tricia and Husband Dean Hodge, Brother- 
Jon and wife Wanda Moore, grandchildren- Angelica Hodge and Amanda 
Hodge, nieces- Katie Moore and Brooks Phillips, Rebecca and husband 
Darin Lundberg, nephew- Alan and wife Jen Moore, great nieces and 
nephews- Silas Moore, Joel Moore, Emmarie Moore, and Levi Lundberg. 
She is preceded in death by her parents. 
A Memorial Service will be held in Albin, Wyoming, at a later date. 
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Kay Goodschmidt Memorial 
Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home.

Emile Kay (Moore) Goodschmidt

Gale Lee Kirk, age 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 12, 2023, in Quinter, KS.

Gale was Born in Scott City, Ks on November 21, 1954, to Roy and 
Margueritte (Rolando) Kirk. He graduated from Hayden High School, 
Hayden, CO. He married Pamela Kirk on February 16, 2007, and were 
happily married for nearly 16 years.

Gale enlisted in the Navy on June 15, 1981. He served 5 years and 2 
months before he was injured during his service. He received an 
Honorable Discharge.

His hobbies included fishing, hunting, and other various outdoor 
activities. He loved spending time joking around with family and 
friends. He also enjoyed playing cards at the casino.

Gale was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Richard Kirk and Melvin Kirk, and sister Rita Gingrich.

He is survived by his wife, Pamela Kirk; his brother, Klifton Kirk; 
his sister, Aleece Collamore; two sons, Chad Harkness and Dewayne Kirk; 
two daughters, Michelle Matthews and Cassiebelle Handlin; 11 
grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Dighton, KS on Sunday, January 22, 2023, beginning at 11:00 AM

Memorial contributions can be sent to the family at 303 N. Elm St, 
Dighton, KS 67839. The contributions will be donated in Gale's name to 
an organization determined at a later date.

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 </figure>Gale Lee Kirk, age 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 12, 2023, in Quinter, KS.Gale was Born in Scott City, Ks on November 21, 1954, to Roy and 
Margueritte (Rolando) Kirk. He graduated from Hayden High School, 
Hayden, CO. He married Pamela Kirk on February 16, 2007, and were 
happily married for nearly 16 years.Gale enlisted in the Navy on June 15, 1981. He served 5 years and 2 
months before he was injured during his service. He received an 
Honorable Discharge.His hobbies included fishing, hunting, and other various outdoor 
activities. He loved spending time joking around with family and 
friends. He also enjoyed playing cards at the casino.Gale was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Richard Kirk and Melvin Kirk, and sister Rita Gingrich.He is survived by his wife, Pamela Kirk; his brother, Klifton Kirk; 
his sister, Aleece Collamore; two sons, Chad Harkness and Dewayne Kirk; 
two daughters, Michelle Matthews and Cassiebelle Handlin; 11 
grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.A Memorial Service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Dighton, KS on Sunday, January 22, 2023, beginning at 11:00 AMMemorial contributions can be sent to the family at 303 N. Elm St, 
Dighton, KS 67839. The contributions will be donated in Gale's name to 
an organization determined at a later date.

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