Henry Joseph “Junior” Strecker, age 86, peacefully passed away on Jan 14, 2023, at his home in Wichita, KS.&nbsp;

He was born on October 3, 1936, in Spearville, KS, the son 
of Henry Joseph and Josephine Lutz Strecker. Junior was raised in 
Hodgeman County, ultimately settling in Scott City in 1975. He was 
General Manager of the Scott Co-op until he retired in 2000.&nbsp;

He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church and 
Knights of Columbus for 67 years. He served as Mayor from 2001-2007, 
Treasurer from 2009-2013 and served on numerous board throughout the 
state. He spent his life following sports, most especially, the Scott 
City Beavers. In 2013, he and Sharon moved to Wichita, KS where he 
resided until his death.&nbsp;

In his early years he attended school at St Mary’s Grade 
School, Windhorst High School and Wichita State University and served 2 
years of active duty for the U.S. Army as a Medical Specialist. On July 
11, 1968, he married Sharon Bogerd in Hebron, NE.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon Strecker, of Wichita, 
KS, their daughter Karla &amp; Greg Glunz of Scott City, and two sons 
including Kelly &amp; Denise Strecker of Auburn, KS and Kevin &amp; 
Karen Strecker of Wichita, KS. Seven grandchildren including Colter 
&amp; Emily Shore of Windsor, CO, Trey &amp; Kelcie Strecker of Topeka, 
KS, Miles Glunz of Scotty City, Dylan &amp; Aurora Glunz of Scott City, 
Jade &amp; Brett Crittenden of Scott City and Michaela and Will Strecker
 of Wichita, KS. Also, seven great grandchildren including Kinsley &amp;
 Madelyn Strecker of Topeka, KS, Stella Shore of Windsor, CO, Chasen, 
Halle, Lyndon &amp; Kelton Crittenden of Scott City. Seven brothers 
including Jerry &amp; Judy Strecker of Amarillo, TX, LaVern of 
Independence, KS, Maurice &amp; Kathy of Eureka, KS, Norbert of 
Spearville, KS, Joe &amp; Linda of Dodge City, KS, John &amp; Mert of 
Colby, Mark &amp; Jackie of Spearville, KS and one sister-in-law, Cathy 
Strecker of Wichita, as well as numerous nieces &amp; nephews.&nbsp;

Junior has been preceded in death by his parents, three 
brothers William, Robert &amp; RIchard and two sister-in-laws, Sonja 
&amp; Teresa.&nbsp;

Vigil services will be held on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at 7:00 PM at the St Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, KS. 

Memorial Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 
23, 2023, at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, KS 
with Father Warren Stecklein presiding. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be written to the Beaver 
Athletic Booster Club or St. Joseph Catholic Church in care of Price 
&amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, KS, 67871.&nbsp;

Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott, City, KS. There will be no visitation times.

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 </figure>Henry Joseph “Junior” Strecker, age 86, peacefully passed away on Jan 14, 2023, at his home in Wichita, KS.&nbsp;He was born on October 3, 1936, in Spearville, KS, the son 
of Henry Joseph and Josephine Lutz Strecker. Junior was raised in 
Hodgeman County, ultimately settling in Scott City in 1975. He was 
General Manager of the Scott Co-op until he retired in 2000.&nbsp;He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church and 
Knights of Columbus for 67 years. He served as Mayor from 2001-2007, 
Treasurer from 2009-2013 and served on numerous board throughout the 
state. He spent his life following sports, most especially, the Scott 
City Beavers. In 2013, he and Sharon moved to Wichita, KS where he 
resided until his death.&nbsp;In his early years he attended school at St Mary’s Grade 
School, Windhorst High School and Wichita State University and served 2 
years of active duty for the U.S. Army as a Medical Specialist. On July 
11, 1968, he married Sharon Bogerd in Hebron, NE.Survivors include his wife, Sharon Strecker, of Wichita, 
KS, their daughter Karla &amp; Greg Glunz of Scott City, and two sons 
including Kelly &amp; Denise Strecker of Auburn, KS and Kevin &amp; 
Karen Strecker of Wichita, KS. Seven grandchildren including Colter 
&amp; Emily Shore of Windsor, CO, Trey &amp; Kelcie Strecker of Topeka, 
KS, Miles Glunz of Scotty City, Dylan &amp; Aurora Glunz of Scott City, 
Jade &amp; Brett Crittenden of Scott City and Michaela and Will Strecker
 of Wichita, KS. Also, seven great grandchildren including Kinsley &amp;
 Madelyn Strecker of Topeka, KS, Stella Shore of Windsor, CO, Chasen, 
Halle, Lyndon &amp; Kelton Crittenden of Scott City. Seven brothers 
including Jerry &amp; Judy Strecker of Amarillo, TX, LaVern of 
Independence, KS, Maurice &amp; Kathy of Eureka, KS, Norbert of 
Spearville, KS, Joe &amp; Linda of Dodge City, KS, John &amp; Mert of 
Colby, Mark &amp; Jackie of Spearville, KS and one sister-in-law, Cathy 
Strecker of Wichita, as well as numerous nieces &amp; nephews.&nbsp;Junior has been preceded in death by his parents, three 
brothers William, Robert &amp; RIchard and two sister-in-laws, Sonja 
&amp; Teresa.&nbsp;Vigil services will be held on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at 7:00 PM at the St Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, KS. Memorial Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 
23, 2023, at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, KS 
with Father Warren Stecklein presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be written to the Beaver 
Athletic Booster Club or St. Joseph Catholic Church in care of Price 
&amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, KS, 67871.&nbsp;Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott, City, KS. There will be no visitation times.

Henry Joseph 'Junior' Strecker

Ronald J. McCartney, 86, passed away January 15, 2023, at the Phillips
 County Hospital in Phillipsburg.&nbsp; He was born June 9, 1936, in Lebanon, 
KS.

Survivors include his wife LaJuan of Logan; 2 sons, Sam &amp; Mark of
 Phillipsburg; his daughter Patricia McCartney of Phillipsburg; brother,
 Jerold of Phillipsburg; 2 sisters, Sharon Zimmerman of Camden, MO &amp;
 Janice Nordon of Canon City, CO; 8 grandchildren, 15 great 
grandchildren &amp; 1 great great grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 20, at 10:00 a.m. in the
 Heartland Worship Center, Agra, with Pastor Chris Baker officiating.&nbsp; 
The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel 
Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Agra Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Wednesday and 9:00 to 9:00 
Thursday at the funeral home with the family receiving friends from 7:00
 to 8:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Heartland Worship Center

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 </figure>Ronald J. McCartney, 86, passed away January 15, 2023, at the Phillips
 County Hospital in Phillipsburg.&nbsp; He was born June 9, 1936, in Lebanon, 
KS.Survivors include his wife LaJuan of Logan; 2 sons, Sam &amp; Mark of
 Phillipsburg; his daughter Patricia McCartney of Phillipsburg; brother,
 Jerold of Phillipsburg; 2 sisters, Sharon Zimmerman of Camden, MO &amp;
 Janice Nordon of Canon City, CO; 8 grandchildren, 15 great 
grandchildren &amp; 1 great great grandchild.Funeral services will be held Friday, January 20, at 10:00 a.m. in the
 Heartland Worship Center, Agra, with Pastor Chris Baker officiating.&nbsp; 
The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel 
Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Agra Cemetery.Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Wednesday and 9:00 to 9:00 
Thursday at the funeral home with the family receiving friends from 7:00
 to 8:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be made to the Heartland Worship Center

Ronald J. McCartney

Roma Alene Caldwell went to be with her Lord January 13, 2023, at 
Parkview Care Center Osborne, Kansas.  She was born on August 3, 1921, 
in the Crystal Plains area in Smith County, Kansas.  Roma was the 8th of 
10 children  born to William (Bill) and Emma (Barcus) Pletcher.

Roma
 began her education in the Crystal Plains one-room schoolhouse. She 
graduated from Portis High School with the class of 1940. In 1941, she 
married her high school sweetheart, Junior Caldwell. Soon after they 
were married, Roma, and later DeeAnna, their first daughter, accompanied
 Junior after he enlisted in the army during WWII. They traveled to 
numerous military bases throughout the country and made many lifelong 
friendships. In addition to DeeAnna, two more daughters were born to 
their union, Linda and Carol. Together they celebrated 77 years of 
marriage on April 27th, 2018, before Junior went to be with the Lord in 
August of that same year.

As a young woman, Roma 
realized her need of a Savior and accepted Jesus and was baptized at the
 Portis Grace Brethren Church. She wanted to grow in her faith and have a
 close personal walk with Christ, so she completed the four year 
Menninger Bible Study Series. She loved the Lord, and served in ministry
 for many years at the Grace Brethren Church as a Sunday School teacher.
 Roma developed a deep desire to support ministry and the spread of the 
Gospel through Women’s Missionary Council (WMC) and listening daily to 
programs on Christian Radio.

Roma took great pride and 
worked diligently at being a homemaker and farm wife. She always had a 
large thermos of fresh coffee ready for Junior as he went out to work in
 the field, and hot meals ready when he returned for dinner. Roma was a 
gifted gardener, and loved flowers, some of her favorites being iris, 
roses, daffodils and tulips. Her yard was her crowning achievement, with
 weeds vanquished as soon as they appeared. She continued to mow her own
 lawn into her mid-nineties.

Roma was proceeded in 
death by her loving husband, Junior, her parents, Bill and Emma 
Pletcher, all nine of her siblings and her son-in-law Scott Noel.

She
 is survived by her daughters, 7 grandchildren and 18 
great-grandchildren: DeeAnna (Dave) Neely, Hazel Green, Alabama, and 
daughters, Deirdre Close and sons Samuel and Zachary; Dereka (CJ) Addis 
and children Ethan and Justine; Linda (Brent) Doane, Portis, and 
daughters, Julie Scarbrough and children Ben, Maddie, Lily and Avery 
Pruden; Laurie (Bruce) Wimberly and children Elise, Carter and Garrett; 
Carol Noel, Portis, and son Jasson (Heather) Noel and children Reese and
 Jaxson, and daughters Megan Hild, and children Dominic and Danica; and 
Ashley (Adam) Bedient and children Scottie, Huntlie and Jeffrie.  She is
 also survived by her sister-in-law, Ginger Pletcher and will be missed 
by numerous nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Roma-Alene-Caldwell?obId=27041409#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Roma Alene Caldwell went to be with her Lord January 13, 2023, at 
Parkview Care Center Osborne, Kansas. She was born on August 3, 1921, 
in the Crystal Plains area in Smith County, Kansas. Roma was the 8th of 
10 children born to William (Bill) and Emma (Barcus) Pletcher.Roma
 began her education in the Crystal Plains one-room schoolhouse. She 
graduated from Portis High School with the class of 1940. In 1941, she 
married her high school sweetheart, Junior Caldwell. Soon after they 
were married, Roma, and later DeeAnna, their first daughter, accompanied
 Junior after he enlisted in the army during WWII. They traveled to 
numerous military bases throughout the country and made many lifelong 
friendships. In addition to DeeAnna, two more daughters were born to 
their union, Linda and Carol. Together they celebrated 77 years of 
marriage on April 27th, 2018, before Junior went to be with the Lord in 
August of that same year.As a young woman, Roma 
realized her need of a Savior and accepted Jesus and was baptized at the
 Portis Grace Brethren Church. She wanted to grow in her faith and have a
 close personal walk with Christ, so she completed the four year 
Menninger Bible Study Series. She loved the Lord, and served in ministry
 for many years at the Grace Brethren Church as a Sunday School teacher.
 Roma developed a deep desire to support ministry and the spread of the 
Gospel through Women’s Missionary Council (WMC) and listening daily to 
programs on Christian Radio.Roma took great pride and 
worked diligently at being a homemaker and farm wife. She always had a 
large thermos of fresh coffee ready for Junior as he went out to work in
 the field, and hot meals ready when he returned for dinner. Roma was a 
gifted gardener, and loved flowers, some of her favorites being iris, 
roses, daffodils and tulips. Her yard was her crowning achievement, with
 weeds vanquished as soon as they appeared. She continued to mow her own
 lawn into her mid-nineties.Roma was proceeded in 
death by her loving husband, Junior, her parents, Bill and Emma 
Pletcher, all nine of her siblings and her son-in-law Scott Noel.She
 is survived by her daughters, 7 grandchildren and 18 
great-grandchildren: DeeAnna (Dave) Neely, Hazel Green, Alabama, and 
daughters, Deirdre Close and sons Samuel and Zachary; Dereka (CJ) Addis 
and children Ethan and Justine; Linda (Brent) Doane, Portis, and 
daughters, Julie Scarbrough and children Ben, Maddie, Lily and Avery 
Pruden; Laurie (Bruce) Wimberly and children Elise, Carter and Garrett; 
Carol Noel, Portis, and son Jasson (Heather) Noel and children Reese and
 Jaxson, and daughters Megan Hild, and children Dominic and Danica; and 
Ashley (Adam) Bedient and children Scottie, Huntlie and Jeffrie. She is
 also survived by her sister-in-law, Ginger Pletcher and will be missed 
by numerous nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Roma-Alene-Caldwell?obId=27041409#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Roma Alene Caldwell 

Reggie L. Irvin, 77, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 14th, 2023.

Reggie was born in Hays, Kansas on March 13, 1945, a son Vida Mae (Schraeder) and B.C. Irvin.

He
 was a member of the Smoky Hill R/C Flying Club, riding his motorcycle 
with the ROMEOS of Salina, building and racing cars, and loved traveling
 in his motorhome.

On March 3, 1968, Reggie married Brenda Wells in Alexander, Kansas.

Survivors
 include his wife, Brenda Irvin; two daughters, Teryl Stroud, of Wylie, 
Texas, Charity Irvin, of Hoisington, Kansas; grandchildren, Bailey 
Linsner, Brooks Linsner, Rylie Link (Jon), Brittney Stroud, Alexis 
Stroud; 4 great grandchildren; and 2 step great grandchildren.

Reggie is also survived by his sister, Linda Bittel (Gerald), of La Crosse, Kansas.

Cremation has been chosen and private family services will be held at a later date.

Donations
 may be made to Kans for Kids of Hoisington, Kansas, in care of 
Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas 67401.

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 </figure>Reggie L. Irvin, 77, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 14th, 2023.Reggie was born in Hays, Kansas on March 13, 1945, a son Vida Mae (Schraeder) and B.C. Irvin.He
 was a member of the Smoky Hill R/C Flying Club, riding his motorcycle 
with the ROMEOS of Salina, building and racing cars, and loved traveling
 in his motorhome.On March 3, 1968, Reggie married Brenda Wells in Alexander, Kansas.Survivors
 include his wife, Brenda Irvin; two daughters, Teryl Stroud, of Wylie, 
Texas, Charity Irvin, of Hoisington, Kansas; grandchildren, Bailey 
Linsner, Brooks Linsner, Rylie Link (Jon), Brittney Stroud, Alexis 
Stroud; 4 great grandchildren; and 2 step great grandchildren.Reggie is also survived by his sister, Linda Bittel (Gerald), of La Crosse, Kansas.He is preceded in death by his parents.Cremation has been chosen and private family services will be held at a later date.Donations
 may be made to Kans for Kids of Hoisington, Kansas, in care of 
Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas 67401.

Reggie L. Irvin

Duane Alvin “John” McDowell, age 88, passed away Saturday, January 
14, 2023, at Smith Center Health &amp; Rehab in Smith Center, KS.  He was
 born May 24, 1934, in Speed, KS to Glenn and Hellen (Schalansky) 
McDowell.  He was a farmer/rancher.

John is survived by his wife 
Janet of Smith Center, KS;   son Lance (Theresa) of Wichita, KS;   
daughters Lori Ladow of Lebanon, KS, Lana (Stephen) Wells of 
Springfield, NE and Lia (Daryl) Post of Springfield, NE;  brother Gerald
 “Sam” McDowell, sisters Carol Baetz, Ellen "Dee" Baetz, Pauline 
Mockerman and sister-in-law Jeri (Cecil) Lambert;   12 grandchildren 
(preceded by 2) and 24 great grandchildren.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Duane-John-Alvin-McDowell?obId=27041321#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Duane Alvin “John” McDowell, age 88, passed away Saturday, January 
14, 2023, at Smith Center Health &amp; Rehab in Smith Center, KS. He was
 born May 24, 1934, in Speed, KS to Glenn and Hellen (Schalansky) 
McDowell. He was a farmer/rancher.John is survived by his wife 
Janet of Smith Center, KS; son Lance (Theresa) of Wichita, KS; 
daughters Lori Ladow of Lebanon, KS, Lana (Stephen) Wells of 
Springfield, NE and Lia (Daryl) Post of Springfield, NE; brother Gerald
 “Sam” McDowell, sisters Carol Baetz, Ellen "Dee" Baetz, Pauline 
Mockerman and sister-in-law Jeri (Cecil) Lambert; 12 grandchildren 
(preceded by 2) and 24 great grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Duane-John-Alvin-McDowell?obId=27041321#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Duane Alvin 'John' McDowell

Mary Jane Koerner, 79, Munjor, died Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Locust Grove Village in La Crosse.

She was born July 7, 1943, in Ramona, 
Oklahoma, the daughter of Chester and Mabel&nbsp;(Symonds) Buttman.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a
 1961 graduate of Ramona High School and on May 26, 1962, she was united 
in marriage to Julius L. “Julie” Koerner, Jr. in Munjor. &nbsp;He preceded 
her in death on March 14, 2016.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mary Jane was a Wal-Mart greeter for 
many years and her memberships included St. Francis of Assisi Catholic 
Church and St. Francis Christian Mothers.&nbsp;&nbsp;She enjoyed doing word 
searches, cooking, canning, and baking delicious cookies and candies, 
especially at Christmas.

Survivors include her daughter: Brenda 
Windholz and husband Mark of Hays, a son-in-law: Darrell Austin of Fort 
Collins, CO, seven grandchildren: Chris Leiker, Jr. and wife Cassie, 
Amber Autenrieth and husband Daniel, Nick Austin and wife Katelynn, Kara
 Koerner and significant other Brenton Hagan, Curtis Koerner and 
significant other Emori Dodson, Chase Anderson and wife Nikki, and 
Michael Windholz and wife Nicole, and numerous great grandchildren, 
nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her son: Steven Koerner, daughter: Nancy Faye Austin, six 
brothers: Gary, Kenny, Earl, Chester, Bill, and Ora Lee Buttman, three 
sisters: Maggie Chitwood, Grace Givens, and Ruby Mae Buttman, and a 
granddaughter: Julie Windholz.&nbsp;

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic
 Church in Munjor, with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Inurnment will
 follow in St. Francis Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;The family will receive friends from 
9:00 am until service time on Thursday at the church.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials are 
suggested to Locust Grove Village or for masses.&nbsp;&nbsp;Services are in the 
care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and condolences and memories 
of Mary Jane may be shared with her family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

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 </figure>Mary Jane Koerner, 79, Munjor, died Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Locust Grove Village in La Crosse.She was born July 7, 1943, in Ramona, 
Oklahoma, the daughter of Chester and Mabel&nbsp;(Symonds) Buttman.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a
 1961 graduate of Ramona High School and on May 26, 1962, she was united 
in marriage to Julius L. “Julie” Koerner, Jr. in Munjor. &nbsp;He preceded 
her in death on March 14, 2016.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mary Jane was a Wal-Mart greeter for 
many years and her memberships included St. Francis of Assisi Catholic 
Church and St. Francis Christian Mothers.&nbsp;&nbsp;She enjoyed doing word 
searches, cooking, canning, and baking delicious cookies and candies, 
especially at Christmas.Survivors include her daughter: Brenda 
Windholz and husband Mark of Hays, a son-in-law: Darrell Austin of Fort 
Collins, CO, seven grandchildren: Chris Leiker, Jr. and wife Cassie, 
Amber Autenrieth and husband Daniel, Nick Austin and wife Katelynn, Kara
 Koerner and significant other Brenton Hagan, Curtis Koerner and 
significant other Emori Dodson, Chase Anderson and wife Nikki, and 
Michael Windholz and wife Nicole, and numerous great grandchildren, 
nieces, and nephews.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her son: Steven Koerner, daughter: Nancy Faye Austin, six 
brothers: Gary, Kenny, Earl, Chester, Bill, and Ora Lee Buttman, three 
sisters: Maggie Chitwood, Grace Givens, and Ruby Mae Buttman, and a 
granddaughter: Julie Windholz.&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic
 Church in Munjor, with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Inurnment will
 follow in St. Francis Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;The family will receive friends from 
9:00 am until service time on Thursday at the church.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials are 
suggested to Locust Grove Village or for masses.&nbsp;&nbsp;Services are in the 
care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and condolences and memories 
of Mary Jane may be shared with her family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Mary Jane Koerner

Gale Lee Kirk, age 68, of Dighton, KS, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2022, at Gove County Medical Center, Quinter, KS. 

  Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, is handling arrangements.&nbsp;

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Gale Lee Kirk

An obituary and service details are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

August 5, 1953 ~ January 15, 2023An obituary and service details are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Roger John Studer

Darwin Earl Voss, age 85 of Hays, Kansas, died Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas.

He was born August 15, 1937, in rural Cherry County Nebraska to Henry Earl and Marjorie Ellen (Johnson)&nbsp;Voss Jr. &nbsp;He married Ruth Arlene (Rissen) on September 3, 1960,&nbsp;at Topeka, Kansas.

Darwin worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for 25 years&nbsp;throughout the state of Kansas&nbsp;and retired in 1991. &nbsp;He grew up in Cherry County Nebraska, was a graduate of Curtis High School in Curtis, Nebraska, and attended McCook Junior College. &nbsp;Darwin served in the U S Air&nbsp;Force&nbsp;from 1958 to 1962,&nbsp;as an aircraft engine mechanic. &nbsp;He and his wife, Ruth moved to Hays in&nbsp;2014, and he has been a resident at the Locust Grove Village Care Center in LaCrosse since 2017. &nbsp;He was a member of the High Plains Baptist Church, enjoyed fishing,&nbsp;and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth Voss, La Crosse, KS; his children, Kirk Voss and wife, Annette, Hays, KS; Doug Voss and wife, Diana,&nbsp;Overland Park,&nbsp;KS; Neal Voss, Rantoul,KS; Brenda Robben and husband, Chris, Victoria, KS; his brothers, Jerry Voss and wife, Doris, Long Pine, NE; Carroll Voss and wife, Syd, Wash; his brother-in-law, Walter RiesJr, Wood Lake, NE; his grandchildren, Amanda Kuxhausen; Scott Voss (Anne); Trenton Voss and Priscilla; Anna Voss and Alyssa Raker; Rachel Dart (Colin); Kaylin Disney (Louie)&nbsp;Kortney Donly (Stephen); Allyson Smith (Christopher); Cole Robben and Jayde Jantzen; Breanna Robben and Trevor Bieker; Brooklin Robben; and his six great grandchildren.

Darwin was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Eldon Voss;&nbsp;and his sister, Arlene Ries.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the High Plains Baptist Church, 2700 Canterbury, Hays, Kansas with Rev. Benny Lowery officiating.&nbsp;A private family inurnment will&nbsp;be held at a later date.

The family will receive friends from &nbsp;9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday, at the Church. &nbsp;The family suggests&nbsp;memorials made payable to: The High Plains Baptist Church or Locust Grove Village Care Center.

The Voss Family would like to invite all family and friends for fellowship and a luncheon at Thirsty’s Brew Pub and Grill 2704 Vine Street after memorial services. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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

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

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 </figure>Darwin Earl Voss, age 85 of Hays, Kansas, died Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas.He was born August 15, 1937, in rural Cherry County Nebraska to Henry Earl and Marjorie Ellen (Johnson)&nbsp;Voss Jr. &nbsp;He married Ruth Arlene (Rissen) on September 3, 1960,&nbsp;at Topeka, Kansas.Darwin worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for 25 years&nbsp;throughout the state of Kansas&nbsp;and retired in 1991. &nbsp;He grew up in Cherry County Nebraska, was a graduate of Curtis High School in Curtis, Nebraska, and attended McCook Junior College. &nbsp;Darwin served in the U S Air&nbsp;Force&nbsp;from 1958 to 1962,&nbsp;as an aircraft engine mechanic. &nbsp;He and his wife, Ruth moved to Hays in&nbsp;2014, and he has been a resident at the Locust Grove Village Care Center in LaCrosse since 2017. &nbsp;He was a member of the High Plains Baptist Church, enjoyed fishing,&nbsp;and spending time with his family.Survivors include his wife, Ruth Voss, La Crosse, KS; his children, Kirk Voss and wife, Annette, Hays, KS; Doug Voss and wife, Diana,&nbsp;Overland Park,&nbsp;KS; Neal Voss, Rantoul,KS; Brenda Robben and husband, Chris, Victoria, KS; his brothers, Jerry Voss and wife, Doris, Long Pine, NE; Carroll Voss and wife, Syd, Wash; his brother-in-law, Walter RiesJr, Wood Lake, NE; his grandchildren, Amanda Kuxhausen; Scott Voss (Anne); Trenton Voss and Priscilla; Anna Voss and Alyssa Raker; Rachel Dart (Colin); Kaylin Disney (Louie)&nbsp;Kortney Donly (Stephen); Allyson Smith (Christopher); Cole Robben and Jayde Jantzen; Breanna Robben and Trevor Bieker; Brooklin Robben; and his six great grandchildren.Darwin was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Eldon Voss;&nbsp;and his sister, Arlene Ries.Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the High Plains Baptist Church, 2700 Canterbury, Hays, Kansas with Rev. Benny Lowery officiating.&nbsp;A private family inurnment will&nbsp;be held at a later date.The family will receive friends from &nbsp;9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday, at the Church. &nbsp;The family suggests&nbsp;memorials made payable to: The High Plains Baptist Church or Locust Grove Village Care Center.The Voss Family would like to invite all family and friends for fellowship and a luncheon at Thirsty’s Brew Pub and Grill 2704 Vine Street after memorial services. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Services are entrusted to&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

Darwin Earl Voss

Eddie D. Lang, age 71, of Ellis, 
Kansas, passed away on January 8, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society, 
Ellis, Kansas. He was born March 18, 1951, in Hays, Kansas, to Syl Lang 
and Bernice (Herman) Lang.&nbsp; Eddie graduated from Ellis High School in 
1969.

Eddie had worked at sale barns in 
Russell, Wakeeney and La Crosse as well as Cross Manufacturing in Hays. 
He also was a farmer and stockman. He especially enjoyed the cattle side
 of farming and would often hand feed the cattle. He was a member of St.
 Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis.&nbsp;

He is survived by his siblings, Floyd 
(Cindy) Lang, Mountain Home, AR; Danita (Paul) Fisher, Ellis, KS; and 
Rodger (Trena) Lang, Springfield, MO; nephews and nieces, Jayson Lang, 
Ja`net Lang, Cory Lang, Tyler Fisher, Cody Fisher, Brandi Sunderman, 
Dylan Lang, Whitney Haas.

Services will be Tuesday, January 17, 
2023, at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis, Kansas. 
Private family burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday, January 16, 
2023, 6:30-8:00 PM with a combined parish vigil and rosary at 7:30 PM 
all at St. Mary’s Church in Ellis.

Tuesday visitation will be 9:30 AM until service time at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Mary’s Church, or Ellis Good Samaritan.

Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, Kansas 67637.

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

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 </figure>Eddie D. Lang, age 71, of Ellis, 
Kansas, passed away on January 8, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society, 
Ellis, Kansas. He was born March 18, 1951, in Hays, Kansas, to Syl Lang 
and Bernice (Herman) Lang.&nbsp; Eddie graduated from Ellis High School in 
1969.Eddie had worked at sale barns in 
Russell, Wakeeney and La Crosse as well as Cross Manufacturing in Hays. 
He also was a farmer and stockman. He especially enjoyed the cattle side
 of farming and would often hand feed the cattle. He was a member of St.
 Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis.&nbsp;He is survived by his siblings, Floyd 
(Cindy) Lang, Mountain Home, AR; Danita (Paul) Fisher, Ellis, KS; and 
Rodger (Trena) Lang, Springfield, MO; nephews and nieces, Jayson Lang, 
Ja`net Lang, Cory Lang, Tyler Fisher, Cody Fisher, Brandi Sunderman, 
Dylan Lang, Whitney Haas.He was preceded in death by his parents.Services will be Tuesday, January 17, 
2023, at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis, Kansas. 
Private family burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.Visitation will be Monday, January 16, 
2023, 6:30-8:00 PM with a combined parish vigil and rosary at 7:30 PM 
all at St. Mary’s Church in Ellis.Tuesday visitation will be 9:30 AM until service time at the church.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Mary’s Church, or Ellis Good Samaritan.Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, Kansas 67637.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Eddie D. Lang

Charlotte Ann Parks, 87, of Hill City, Kansas, passed away at the 
Graham County Hospital, Sunday, January 8, 2023. She was born June 28, 
1935, in Graham County to Chester  H. and Lola M. (Clinton) Baldwin. She
 was the second of four daughters. Their family moved from Hill City in 
1941 to McPherson, Kansas, later to Plainville and then back to Hill 
City in 1951, where Charlotte began her junior year at Hill City 
Memorial High School. Charlotte graduated May 22, 1953.  As a young 
woman, she met a young man with a fancy car named Albert Parks. They 
fell in love and on Charlotte’s 18th birthday, the couple was married at
 the Hill City Methodist Church. To this union four children were born: 
Dirk, Terry, Denise and Sheila.

The first word that 
comes to mind when you think of Charlotte is “Classy”. She always took 
great pride in her appearance: her hair, her clothing, her home. That 
was Charlotte. Perhaps that was why being a Fashion 220 Makeup 
Consultant appealed to her. She enjoyed having those parties and making 
everyone feel special and beautiful.

In June of 1971, 
Charlotte began as secretary for Hill City High School. This was when 
her children were teenagers in high school, which meant she knew just 
exactly what they were doing or not doing. When she left her secretary 
job with the school, she joined the Consolidated State Bank in 1975.  
Starting as a bookkeeper, she was promoted several times. When she 
retired,  she had attained  Assistant Vice-President.

Charlotte
 was a member of the Methodist Church from 1951 until her death. She was
 baptized at the Plainville Methodist Church at the age of 12. Her faith
 was a very important part of who she was. Never one for being a 
spectator, she jumped right into Parish activities. She had a beautiful 
voice and loved singing in the choir and directed the children’s choir. 
She rarely missed Adult Sunday School or a  Mary Martha Circle meeting, 
and as a member over 85, she became a UMW Glorious Golden Woman. She 
also belonged to many clubs such as Helianthus, Wine-n-Dine, early 
morning walking group, coffee group and a birthday lunch gathering.

If
 you needed a hostess, Charlotte was your “Go to Woman”. She hosted 
church caroling parties, bank parties at their cabin at Webster Lake, 
and when they moved to Walnut Drive, she began hosting Neighborhood 
Block Parties. If you were at one of these parties, you were in for a 
wonderful time!

Due to Albert’s contract pumper 
service, the couple couldn’t get away for long vacations, so they 
purchased a cabin at Webster Lake. Charlotte and Albert spent many hours
 of enjoyment together. Family and friends were always welcome. 
Charlotte was an excellent slalom water skier. They both enjoyed skiing 
and teaching their guests to ski.

Charlotte was a precise and 
flawless seamstress. She sewed clothing for her children and later her 
grandchildren. In later years, her love for sewing opened up a whole new
 world of quilting. With  her daughter Denise and daughter-in-law Donna,
 she was always anxious to head to Hays to the Block of the Month Club. 
Charlotte, with her friends Dorothy Sedivey and Rose Luck, was always 
interested in learning new techniques at quilting classes. She was also a
 charter member of a group of seamstresses in Hill City called the 
Stitching Sisters.

Charlotte enjoyed many hours of 
playing and teaching bridge. She began playing in 1961 and in 2011 most 
of the founding members celebrated 50 years of friendship and bridge 
games. With groups of friends, she loved the trips to Abilene and 
Encore shows at FHSU for music productions and performances.

Albert
 and Charlotte had plans to travel after retirement, but Albert died 
before they got to fulfill all their plans. The trip of a lifetime for 
her was the trip with Donna Schmidtberger and Dorothy Sedivey to 
Australia and New Zealand.

Christmas with family was 
made very special. She loved to help the grandkids put on a play for 
their parents. Family always came first, and we all felt her love. We 
were so blessed. And we will always think of her cheering on the KU 
Basketball team and the Kansas City Chiefs. She enjoyed watching both 
even though they raised her blood pressure at times.

Charlotte
 was preceded in death by her parents, Chet and Lola Baldwin; husband 
Albert; sisters: Phyllis Stevenson and Mavis Baldwin; son-in-law Mike 
Jones; brothers-in-law: Gordon Tangen and Steve Stevenson; nephews: 
Terry Clinton Ripper and Daniel Tangen.

Left to cherish
 her memory and legacy of love are her children: Dirk and wife Nancy, 
and Terry and wife Donna, all of Hill City, Denise Jones of Oberlin, 
Sheila Parks of Hill City; 11 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; her
 only surviving sister, Mary Tangen of Billingham, Washington; many 
nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Charlotte-Ann-Parks?obId=26983379#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Charlotte Ann Parks, 87, of Hill City, Kansas, passed away at the 
Graham County Hospital, Sunday, January 8, 2023. She was born June 28, 
1935, in Graham County to Chester H. and Lola M. (Clinton) Baldwin. She
 was the second of four daughters. Their family moved from Hill City in 
1941 to McPherson, Kansas, later to Plainville and then back to Hill 
City in 1951, where Charlotte began her junior year at Hill City 
Memorial High School. Charlotte graduated May 22, 1953. As a young 
woman, she met a young man with a fancy car named Albert Parks. They 
fell in love and on Charlotte’s 18th birthday, the couple was married at
 the Hill City Methodist Church. To this union four children were born: 
Dirk, Terry, Denise and Sheila.The first word that 
comes to mind when you think of Charlotte is “Classy”. She always took 
great pride in her appearance: her hair, her clothing, her home. That 
was Charlotte. Perhaps that was why being a Fashion 220 Makeup 
Consultant appealed to her. She enjoyed having those parties and making 
everyone feel special and beautiful. In June of 1971, 
Charlotte began as secretary for Hill City High School. This was when 
her children were teenagers in high school, which meant she knew just 
exactly what they were doing or not doing. When she left her secretary 
job with the school, she joined the Consolidated State Bank in 1975. 
Starting as a bookkeeper, she was promoted several times. When she 
retired, she had attained Assistant Vice-President.Charlotte
 was a member of the Methodist Church from 1951 until her death. She was
 baptized at the Plainville Methodist Church at the age of 12. Her faith
 was a very important part of who she was. Never one for being a 
spectator, she jumped right into Parish activities. She had a beautiful 
voice and loved singing in the choir and directed the children’s choir. 
She rarely missed Adult Sunday School or a Mary Martha Circle meeting, 
and as a member over 85, she became a UMW Glorious Golden Woman. She 
also belonged to many clubs such as Helianthus, Wine-n-Dine, early 
morning walking group, coffee group and a birthday lunch gathering.If
 you needed a hostess, Charlotte was your “Go to Woman”. She hosted 
church caroling parties, bank parties at their cabin at Webster Lake, 
and when they moved to Walnut Drive, she began hosting Neighborhood 
Block Parties. If you were at one of these parties, you were in for a 
wonderful time! Due to Albert’s contract pumper 
service, the couple couldn’t get away for long vacations, so they 
purchased a cabin at Webster Lake. Charlotte and Albert spent many hours
 of enjoyment together. Family and friends were always welcome. 
Charlotte was an excellent slalom water skier. They both enjoyed skiing 
and teaching their guests to ski.Charlotte was a precise and 
flawless seamstress. She sewed clothing for her children and later her 
grandchildren. In later years, her love for sewing opened up a whole new
 world of quilting. With her daughter Denise and daughter-in-law Donna,
 she was always anxious to head to Hays to the Block of the Month Club. 
Charlotte, with her friends Dorothy Sedivey and Rose Luck, was always 
interested in learning new techniques at quilting classes. She was also a
 charter member of a group of seamstresses in Hill City called the 
Stitching Sisters.Charlotte enjoyed many hours of 
playing and teaching bridge. She began playing in 1961 and in 2011 most 
of the founding members celebrated 50 years of friendship and bridge 
games. With groups of friends, she loved the trips to Abilene and 
Encore shows at FHSU for music productions and performances. Albert
 and Charlotte had plans to travel after retirement, but Albert died 
before they got to fulfill all their plans. The trip of a lifetime for 
her was the trip with Donna Schmidtberger and Dorothy Sedivey to 
Australia and New Zealand.Christmas with family was 
made very special. She loved to help the grandkids put on a play for 
their parents. Family always came first, and we all felt her love. We 
were so blessed. And we will always think of her cheering on the KU 
Basketball team and the Kansas City Chiefs. She enjoyed watching both 
even though they raised her blood pressure at times. Charlotte
 was preceded in death by her parents, Chet and Lola Baldwin; husband 
Albert; sisters: Phyllis Stevenson and Mavis Baldwin; son-in-law Mike 
Jones; brothers-in-law: Gordon Tangen and Steve Stevenson; nephews: 
Terry Clinton Ripper and Daniel Tangen.Left to cherish
 her memory and legacy of love are her children: Dirk and wife Nancy, 
and Terry and wife Donna, all of Hill City, Denise Jones of Oberlin, 
Sheila Parks of Hill City; 11 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; her
 only surviving sister, Mary Tangen of Billingham, Washington; many 
nieces, nephews, and dear friends.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Charlotte-Ann-Parks?obId=26983379#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Charlotte Ann Parks

Virgil Leo Uhrich, age 72, of Wakeeney, Kansas, died January 8, 2023, in his home.&nbsp; He was born April 15, 1950, in Quinter, Kansas, to Leo Benedict and Rosalia (Zerr) Uhrich. Virgil married Sharon Kay Beer September 3, 1992, in Hill City, Kansas. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam war as a mechanic on the USS Collett. He worked as a mechanic at Fondoble Motors in Ellis, then worked in the service department of the Norton Highway Department, then 29 years at Pepsi where he worked in the warehouse, as a route driver, and vending technician, retiring in 2009. Virgil decided to end his retirement after three days and started work for Trego County Road and Bridge. He then worked part time for Trego County Road and Bridge, as well as, Riedel Farms, retiring in 2021. &nbsp; &nbsp; In April of 2022, he was able to take part in the Coffeyville Honor Flight accompanied by his great nephew Braddix Bozarth. Virgil enjoyed woodworking, especially making toys for kids, and was well known for building many rocker glider chairs until November 2022.&nbsp; He liked to spend time fishing, camping, and spending time with family. He is survived by his wife, Sharon of WaKeeney; sons, Kirk (Cindy) Knouf, Quinter, KS; &nbsp;Chad Uhrich, Ellis, KS; daughters, Bridget (Ed) Beall, Wakeeney, KS; Collett (Andrew) Spencer, Wakeeney, KS; Kristi Grate, Tulsa, OK; &nbsp;Heidi (Kerrey Moore) Uhrich, McPherson, KS; brother, Dwayne (Terri) Uhrich, Norton, KS; sister Marla (Curt) Bozarth, Norton, KS; Chris (Brad) Carlin, Norcatur, KS; Monica (Brian) Roe, Hays, KS; Valerie (Phil) Babcock, Norton, KS; eight grandchildren, Sierra (Levi), Jessica, Caleb, Blake (Kenna), Nathaniel, Rylee, Kaylee, and Mason, and five great grandchildren, Ayla, Rosie, Elias, Rory, and Jax.&nbsp; As well as numerous nieces and nephews. &nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister, Mary Uhrich, nephews, Lucas Welch and Riley Bozarth. &nbsp; Services were held Friday, January 13, 2023, at 10:30 AM at St. Michael Catholic Church, Collyer, Kansas. Inurnment took place at the Kansas State Veterans'Cemetery in WaKeeney. In lieu of flowers, family request memorials to Coffeyville Honor Flight or Wounded Warriors Project in care of Keithley Funeral Homes, Brock’s Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Please make checks payable to the organization.&nbsp; Condolences may be left by guest book as&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleryfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleryfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>Virgil Leo Uhrich, age 72, of Wakeeney, Kansas, died January 8, 2023, in his home.&nbsp; He was born April 15, 1950, in Quinter, Kansas, to Leo Benedict and Rosalia (Zerr) Uhrich. Virgil married Sharon Kay Beer September 3, 1992, in Hill City, Kansas. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam war as a mechanic on the USS Collett. He worked as a mechanic at Fondoble Motors in Ellis, then worked in the service department of the Norton Highway Department, then 29 years at Pepsi where he worked in the warehouse, as a route driver, and vending technician, retiring in 2009. Virgil decided to end his retirement after three days and started work for Trego County Road and Bridge. He then worked part time for Trego County Road and Bridge, as well as, Riedel Farms, retiring in 2021. &nbsp; &nbsp; In April of 2022, he was able to take part in the Coffeyville Honor Flight accompanied by his great nephew Braddix Bozarth. Virgil enjoyed woodworking, especially making toys for kids, and was well known for building many rocker glider chairs until November 2022.&nbsp; He liked to spend time fishing, camping, and spending time with family. He is survived by his wife, Sharon of WaKeeney; sons, Kirk (Cindy) Knouf, Quinter, KS; &nbsp;Chad Uhrich, Ellis, KS; daughters, Bridget (Ed) Beall, Wakeeney, KS; Collett (Andrew) Spencer, Wakeeney, KS; Kristi Grate, Tulsa, OK; &nbsp;Heidi (Kerrey Moore) Uhrich, McPherson, KS; brother, Dwayne (Terri) Uhrich, Norton, KS; sister Marla (Curt) Bozarth, Norton, KS; Chris (Brad) Carlin, Norcatur, KS; Monica (Brian) Roe, Hays, KS; Valerie (Phil) Babcock, Norton, KS; eight grandchildren, Sierra (Levi), Jessica, Caleb, Blake (Kenna), Nathaniel, Rylee, Kaylee, and Mason, and five great grandchildren, Ayla, Rosie, Elias, Rory, and Jax.&nbsp; As well as numerous nieces and nephews. &nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister, Mary Uhrich, nephews, Lucas Welch and Riley Bozarth. &nbsp; Services were held Friday, January 13, 2023, at 10:30 AM at St. Michael Catholic Church, Collyer, Kansas. Inurnment took place at the Kansas State Veterans'Cemetery in WaKeeney. In lieu of flowers, family request memorials to Coffeyville Honor Flight or Wounded Warriors Project in care of Keithley Funeral Homes, Brock’s Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Please make checks payable to the organization.&nbsp; Condolences may be left by guest book as&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleryfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleryfuneralchapels.com</a>

Virgil Leo Uhrich

Velma Marie (Svanda) Cornett, age 75 of Belleville, Kansas, passed 
from this life on January 11, 2023. The last of six children born to 
Charles and Mabel Svanda, she was born in Fairbury, Nebraska, on April 
29th, 1947.

Velma attended Washington Grade School and High School in Washington, Kansas. 

She
 courted and married Delvin K. Woodward on April 8, 1967. To this union 
three children were born, Connie Sue, Ronnie Lou, and Eric Lee. Delvin 
adopted her son Todd Allen. Velma and Delvin divorced in 1977. She met 
Roger D. Cornett, Sr. and they were married on January 5, 1983. His 
three children, Michelle, Jimmy, and Roger Dale, Jr. were added to her 
family.

She lived most of her life in and about this area, close 
to her children. She was a devoted, loving daughter, sister, mother, 
grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved the Lord and was graced in
 his light.

Velma was preceded in death by her parents, Charles 
and Mabel Svanda; three brothers, Charles Edward Svanda, Robert Morris 
Svanda, and James Leroy Svanda; brother-in-law Lester Rue, sister-in-law
 Carla Svanda, and son-in-law Clinton Owens. 

She will be forever 
remembered by her son Todd Allen Woodward, Marysville, Kansas; daughter 
Connie Sue Woodward and daughter Hannah, Belleville, Kansas; son Ronnie 
Lou Woodward and wife Debbie, Salina, Kansas; and son Eric Lee and wife 
Buffy and their daughter Kyleigh of Plainville, KS. She leaves her four 
children; her sisters, Barbara Jean Rue of Omaha, Ne, and Deloris 
Hitchcock, Belleville, Kansas; and lots of nieces, nephews, cousins, 
aunts, and uncles.

Funeral services will be Saturday, January 14, 
2023, at 2:00 p.m., at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville. 
Burial will follow at Belleville City Cemetery.

Visitation will be
 Friday, January 13, from 1 p.m. – 8 p.m., with family greeting friends 
from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home.

Memorials are requested to the Velma Cornett Memorial, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home is assisting the Cornett family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com

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 </figure>Velma Marie (Svanda) Cornett, age 75 of Belleville, Kansas, passed 
from this life on January 11, 2023. The last of six children born to 
Charles and Mabel Svanda, she was born in Fairbury, Nebraska, on April 
29th, 1947.Velma attended Washington Grade School and High School in Washington, Kansas. She
 courted and married Delvin K. Woodward on April 8, 1967. To this union 
three children were born, Connie Sue, Ronnie Lou, and Eric Lee. Delvin 
adopted her son Todd Allen. Velma and Delvin divorced in 1977. She met 
Roger D. Cornett, Sr. and they were married on January 5, 1983. His 
three children, Michelle, Jimmy, and Roger Dale, Jr. were added to her 
family.She lived most of her life in and about this area, close 
to her children. She was a devoted, loving daughter, sister, mother, 
grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved the Lord and was graced in
 his light.Velma was preceded in death by her parents, Charles 
and Mabel Svanda; three brothers, Charles Edward Svanda, Robert Morris 
Svanda, and James Leroy Svanda; brother-in-law Lester Rue, sister-in-law
 Carla Svanda, and son-in-law Clinton Owens. She will be forever 
remembered by her son Todd Allen Woodward, Marysville, Kansas; daughter 
Connie Sue Woodward and daughter Hannah, Belleville, Kansas; son Ronnie 
Lou Woodward and wife Debbie, Salina, Kansas; and son Eric Lee and wife 
Buffy and their daughter Kyleigh of Plainville, KS. She leaves her four 
children; her sisters, Barbara Jean Rue of Omaha, Ne, and Deloris 
Hitchcock, Belleville, Kansas; and lots of nieces, nephews, cousins, 
aunts, and uncles.Funeral services will be Saturday, January 14, 
2023, at 2:00 p.m., at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville. 
Burial will follow at Belleville City Cemetery.Visitation will be
 Friday, January 13, from 1 p.m. – 8 p.m., with family greeting friends 
from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home.Memorials are requested to the Velma Cornett Memorial, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home is assisting the Cornett family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com

Velma Marie (Svanda) Cornett

Inez Mae (Graves) Haugen, 95, of Fort Scott, passed away early 
Tuesday morning, January 10, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in 
Pittsburg, Kansas. She was born July 10, 1927, in Fort Scott, Kansas, 
the daughter of John Owen Smither and Dorothy Eleanor (Manges) Smither. 
She married William Allen Graves September 10, 1945, in Fort Scott, and 
he preceded her in death September 17, 1994. She later married Milton O.
 Haugen on July 25, 1997, and he preceded her in death in November of 
2011.

Inez graduated from Fort Scott High School and attended Fort Scott 
Community College. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort 
Scott.

Inez is survived by her children, Doug Graves and Christy, of Fort 
Scott, Sherry Hartshorne and Dave, Peggy Gniffke and Terry, Rick Haugen 
and Mary; fourteen grandchildren, including Chad Hall and Pamela, of 
Sedalia, Missouri, Chris Bart, of Hays, Kansas, Brady Graves, of Fort 
Scott, and Taylor Chaplin and Matt, also of Fort Scott. She is also 
survived by twenty-nine great-grandchildren. In addition to her 
husbands, she was also preceded in death by her parents, two daughters, 
Teresa “Terry” Ann Hall and Tracy Lea Helm, and a brother, Harold 
Smither.

Following cremation, Rev. Ken Ansell will conduct graveside services 
at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2023, at Memory Gardens Cemetery under 
the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Family and friends 
will meet for a visitation at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home the day of 
the service and leave for the cemetery at 1:45 p.m. 

Condolences may be 
submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

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 </figure>Inez Mae (Graves) Haugen, 95, of Fort Scott, passed away early 
Tuesday morning, January 10, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in 
Pittsburg, Kansas. She was born July 10, 1927, in Fort Scott, Kansas, 
the daughter of John Owen Smither and Dorothy Eleanor (Manges) Smither. 
She married William Allen Graves September 10, 1945, in Fort Scott, and 
he preceded her in death September 17, 1994. She later married Milton O.
 Haugen on July 25, 1997, and he preceded her in death in November of 
2011.Inez graduated from Fort Scott High School and attended Fort Scott 
Community College. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort 
Scott.Inez is survived by her children, Doug Graves and Christy, of Fort 
Scott, Sherry Hartshorne and Dave, Peggy Gniffke and Terry, Rick Haugen 
and Mary; fourteen grandchildren, including Chad Hall and Pamela, of 
Sedalia, Missouri, Chris Bart, of Hays, Kansas, Brady Graves, of Fort 
Scott, and Taylor Chaplin and Matt, also of Fort Scott. She is also 
survived by twenty-nine great-grandchildren. In addition to her 
husbands, she was also preceded in death by her parents, two daughters, 
Teresa “Terry” Ann Hall and Tracy Lea Helm, and a brother, Harold 
Smither.Following cremation, Rev. Ken Ansell will conduct graveside services 
at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2023, at Memory Gardens Cemetery under 
the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Family and friends 
will meet for a visitation at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home the day of 
the service and leave for the cemetery at 1:45 p.m. Condolences may be 
submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Inez Mae (Graves) Haugen

Joseph A. Gomes, age 44, passed away on 
Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City, 
Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on September 10, 1978, in Lodi, California, the son 
of Elroy Elwood Gomes II &amp; Arlee Frances Azevedo.&nbsp; A resident of 
Scott City, Kansas, since 2006, he was an elevator operator and manager 
for COOP.

On October 31, 2009, he married Cassandra Shields-Phillips in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include his Wife - Cassandra Gomes of Oklahoma, One Son - 
Seth Gomes of Scott City, Kansas, Kyara Gomes of Scott City, Kansas, 
Mother - Arlee &amp; Douglas Peterson of Scott City, Kansas, Father - 
Rockie &amp; Sandy Gomes of Isleton, California, One Sister - Shelly 
Gomes of Isleton, California, and One Granddaughter - Avery Gomes of 
Scott City, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by One Son - Andrew Joseph Gomes, and One Brother - Rockie Gomes.

A Memorial Service will be held at a late date.

Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers may be written to the Joseph Gomes 
memorial fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

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 </figure>Joseph A. Gomes, age 44, passed away on 
Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City, 
Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on September 10, 1978, in Lodi, California, the son 
of Elroy Elwood Gomes II &amp; Arlee Frances Azevedo.&nbsp; A resident of 
Scott City, Kansas, since 2006, he was an elevator operator and manager 
for COOP.On October 31, 2009, he married Cassandra Shields-Phillips in Scott City, Kansas.Survivors include his Wife - Cassandra Gomes of Oklahoma, One Son - 
Seth Gomes of Scott City, Kansas, Kyara Gomes of Scott City, Kansas, 
Mother - Arlee &amp; Douglas Peterson of Scott City, Kansas, Father - 
Rockie &amp; Sandy Gomes of Isleton, California, One Sister - Shelly 
Gomes of Isleton, California, and One Granddaughter - Avery Gomes of 
Scott City, Kansas.He was preceded in death by One Son - Andrew Joseph Gomes, and One Brother - Rockie Gomes.A Memorial Service will be held at a late date.Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers may be written to the Joseph Gomes 
memorial fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.There will be no calling times.

Joseph A. Gomes

Donald K “Don” Miller, 87, died Monday January 9, 2023, in Colby, 
Kansas. He was born July 5, 1935, in Farnam, Nebraska, to Marion J and 
Edna Heath Miller. 
Don grew up in rural Nebraska and graduated from Maxwell High School in 
1953. As a boy, he spent many hours wading along the creeks of central 
Nebraska with his older brother Jack. He met Darlene Jensen on a blind 
date in 1953 and they were married two years later. They shared 66 happy
 years together raising a family, working, traveling and making 
treasured friends. 
Don was a diligent worker beginning with his first job as a truck driver
 for Sunglow Dairy. Even though he worked from very early each morning, 
he was still able to be at the hospital for each of his two sons’ 
births: Jeff in 1956 and Mark in 1958. Shortly thereafter, Don accepted a
 position at Nabisco where he worked for 31 years as their sales 
representative throughout northwest Kansas. Known as “Nabisco” or 
“Cookie” Miller, Don made countless friends in the region’s grocery 
stores over the years; he was known for his quick wit and friendly 
demeanor. After his retirement from Nabisco, Don began driving trucks 
for various farms in the area. He loved being “on the road” and enjoyed 
transporting grain around the region and making new friends. His time 
working for Jon Friesen was especially memorable for him. Whenever he 
wasn’t driving semi-trucks full of grain, Don motored around the region 
delivering vehicles for Colby Dodge. 
Don’s life was destined to include driving as he also loved traveling 
and driving while “off the clock.” During retirement, he and Darlene 
purchased a fifth wheel trailer and large diesel pickup truck to visit 
sights around the country. Their travels eventually included winters in 
south Texas and summers in the Colorado mountains. A pet dachshund 
accompanied them on their journeys, first Missy then Tinkerbelle. 
Don moved into Prairie Senior Living Complex in February 2022 and was a 
beloved resident to the staff. He truly loved his time there and all of 
those whom he met, staff and resident alike. While his death was sudden 
and unexpected, he was blessed to be surrounded by those who cared 
deeply for him when he passed away. 
Don was predeceased by his beloved wife Darlene, his parents and his 
older brother Jack. He is survived by his son Jeffrey Miller and wife 
Diana; son Mark Miller and wife Darcie; grandchildren, Holly Haines and 
husband Burk, Aaron Miller and wife Sarah, Nate Miller and wife Nicole, 
Luke Miller and wife Rachel, and Ellie Gilmore and wife Rebecca as well 
as his great-grandchildren: Jonathan Miller, Matthew Miller, Brewer 
Haines, Geneva Haines; and numerous treasured nieces and nephews. They 
will all miss his quick wit, gentle spirit and ready smile. 
There will be no memorial service per his request with a private 
inurnment at a later date. In lieu of cards and flowers, memorials are 
suggested to the Citizens Foundation Fund at Citizen’s Health in Colby 
and may be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 
67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com 
We are especially grateful to the Staff at Prairie Senior Living Complex
 for their loving and professional care during his residence there. We 
are also thankful to Dr Dereck Totten and Jennifer Haag, PA-C for their 
personal care and concern for him.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Donald K “Don” Miller, 87, died Monday January 9, 2023, in Colby, 
Kansas. He was born July 5, 1935, in Farnam, Nebraska, to Marion J and 
Edna Heath Miller. 
Don grew up in rural Nebraska and graduated from Maxwell High School in 
1953. As a boy, he spent many hours wading along the creeks of central 
Nebraska with his older brother Jack. He met Darlene Jensen on a blind 
date in 1953 and they were married two years later. They shared 66 happy
 years together raising a family, working, traveling and making 
treasured friends. 
Don was a diligent worker beginning with his first job as a truck driver
 for Sunglow Dairy. Even though he worked from very early each morning, 
he was still able to be at the hospital for each of his two sons’ 
births: Jeff in 1956 and Mark in 1958. Shortly thereafter, Don accepted a
 position at Nabisco where he worked for 31 years as their sales 
representative throughout northwest Kansas. Known as “Nabisco” or 
“Cookie” Miller, Don made countless friends in the region’s grocery 
stores over the years; he was known for his quick wit and friendly 
demeanor. After his retirement from Nabisco, Don began driving trucks 
for various farms in the area. He loved being “on the road” and enjoyed 
transporting grain around the region and making new friends. His time 
working for Jon Friesen was especially memorable for him. Whenever he 
wasn’t driving semi-trucks full of grain, Don motored around the region 
delivering vehicles for Colby Dodge. 
Don’s life was destined to include driving as he also loved traveling 
and driving while “off the clock.” During retirement, he and Darlene 
purchased a fifth wheel trailer and large diesel pickup truck to visit 
sights around the country. Their travels eventually included winters in 
south Texas and summers in the Colorado mountains. A pet dachshund 
accompanied them on their journeys, first Missy then Tinkerbelle. 
Don moved into Prairie Senior Living Complex in February 2022 and was a 
beloved resident to the staff. He truly loved his time there and all of 
those whom he met, staff and resident alike. While his death was sudden 
and unexpected, he was blessed to be surrounded by those who cared 
deeply for him when he passed away. 
Don was predeceased by his beloved wife Darlene, his parents and his 
older brother Jack. He is survived by his son Jeffrey Miller and wife 
Diana; son Mark Miller and wife Darcie; grandchildren, Holly Haines and 
husband Burk, Aaron Miller and wife Sarah, Nate Miller and wife Nicole, 
Luke Miller and wife Rachel, and Ellie Gilmore and wife Rebecca as well 
as his great-grandchildren: Jonathan Miller, Matthew Miller, Brewer 
Haines, Geneva Haines; and numerous treasured nieces and nephews. They 
will all miss his quick wit, gentle spirit and ready smile. 
There will be no memorial service per his request with a private 
inurnment at a later date. In lieu of cards and flowers, memorials are 
suggested to the Citizens Foundation Fund at Citizen’s Health in Colby 
and may be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 
67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com 
We are especially grateful to the Staff at Prairie Senior Living Complex
 for their loving and professional care during his residence there. We 
are also thankful to Dr Dereck Totten and Jennifer Haag, PA-C for their 
personal care and concern for him.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Donald K. 'Don' Miller

Terry Lee Gnad, age 72, of Ellis, 
Kansas, passed away January 8, 2023, in Ellis. She was born July 23, 
1950, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, to John Nordyke and Zella (Johnson) 
Nordyke and attended school in Lacey, Washington.

As a kid you would either find her 
fishing with her dad or playing sports, you might even catch her 
practicing ballet. She loved to cook, garden, watch sports and even talk
 about sports.&nbsp; Whenever one of the kids would call they knew they were 
in for a five minute conversation about either Gonzaga, tennis or 
soccer, even if they had no idea what she was talking about.

When she became a mom, her world became
 all about her five kids and six grandkids. She was a Brownie leader, a 
Girl Scout leader, a Cub Scout Leader, and a Boy Scout leader.&nbsp; When the
 boys got into sports, you would find her at as many games as she could 
get to, and had a standing carpool group to travel to away games. Her 
door was open to all the kids, there were times that she would feed 
numerous teen boy football players. She would grumble about all the 
shoes, but would not have changed a thing. When she was out and ran into
 a friend, she would brag about all of her kids and show off pictures of
 her grandkids.&nbsp;

She was a stubborn, giving, and 
beautifully happy person. She would not let any one help her, but would 
help everyone she could.&nbsp; Anyone that had a conversation with her, left 
uplifted and ready to take on anything that they came to talk to her 
about.&nbsp;

She is survived by, Sara (Bryant) 
Mettler, daughter, Yelm WA;&nbsp; MJ (Alyssa) Gnad, son, Belton MO; Justin 
(Elexx) Gnad, Olathe KS; Aaron (Heather Entz) Gnad, son, Salina KS; 
Sisters; Vicki (Roger) Brittingham, Olympia WA; and Sherri Morris, 
Olympia WA; grandchildren, Malik Gaskin, Tacoma WA;&nbsp; Sierra Rietcheck, 
Portland OR; Daisy Rietcheck, Yelm, WA; Oliver Entz, Salina KS;&nbsp; Myles 
and Kayslee Gnad, Olathe KS. She was preceded in death by her parents, 
sister, Penny Rae Nordyke, and daughter Libby Rae Gaskin.

A combined rosary and vigil service 
will be at 10:00 AM with funeral services at 11:00 AM on Saturday, 
January 14, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. Saturday at 
the church.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Church.

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 </figure>Terry Lee Gnad, age 72, of Ellis, 
Kansas, passed away January 8, 2023, in Ellis. She was born July 23, 
1950, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, to John Nordyke and Zella (Johnson) 
Nordyke and attended school in Lacey, Washington.As a kid you would either find her 
fishing with her dad or playing sports, you might even catch her 
practicing ballet. She loved to cook, garden, watch sports and even talk
 about sports.&nbsp; Whenever one of the kids would call they knew they were 
in for a five minute conversation about either Gonzaga, tennis or 
soccer, even if they had no idea what she was talking about.When she became a mom, her world became
 all about her five kids and six grandkids. She was a Brownie leader, a 
Girl Scout leader, a Cub Scout Leader, and a Boy Scout leader.&nbsp; When the
 boys got into sports, you would find her at as many games as she could 
get to, and had a standing carpool group to travel to away games. Her 
door was open to all the kids, there were times that she would feed 
numerous teen boy football players. She would grumble about all the 
shoes, but would not have changed a thing. When she was out and ran into
 a friend, she would brag about all of her kids and show off pictures of
 her grandkids.&nbsp;She was a stubborn, giving, and 
beautifully happy person. She would not let any one help her, but would 
help everyone she could.&nbsp; Anyone that had a conversation with her, left 
uplifted and ready to take on anything that they came to talk to her 
about.&nbsp;She is survived by, Sara (Bryant) 
Mettler, daughter, Yelm WA;&nbsp; MJ (Alyssa) Gnad, son, Belton MO; Justin 
(Elexx) Gnad, Olathe KS; Aaron (Heather Entz) Gnad, son, Salina KS; 
Sisters; Vicki (Roger) Brittingham, Olympia WA; and Sherri Morris, 
Olympia WA; grandchildren, Malik Gaskin, Tacoma WA;&nbsp; Sierra Rietcheck, 
Portland OR; Daisy Rietcheck, Yelm, WA; Oliver Entz, Salina KS;&nbsp; Myles 
and Kayslee Gnad, Olathe KS. She was preceded in death by her parents, 
sister, Penny Rae Nordyke, and daughter Libby Rae Gaskin.A combined rosary and vigil service 
will be at 10:00 AM with funeral services at 11:00 AM on Saturday, 
January 14, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. Saturday at 
the church.Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Church.Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, Kansas 67637.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Terry Lee Gnad

Linda Rose Batchman, 76, passed away January 11, 2023, at Kansas 
Heart Hospital in Wichita. She was born August 25, 1946, in Great Bend 
to Conrad and Rose (Kenny) Koehler. She married William “Bill” Batchman 
August 4, 1973, in Bushton.

A lifetime Barton and Rice County resident, Linda was a homemaker. 
She was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in rural Bushton 
and the Altar Society. She enjoyed playing cards and having coffee with 
her friends. Above all, Linda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother 
and great grandmother.

Survivors include, her huband Bill of the home; two sons, Ron 
Batchman and wife Diane of Hoisington and Craig Batchman and wife Stacy 
of Sylvan Grove; four daughters, Amy Ringle and husband Rip of 
Rossville, Tina Willt and husband Kevin of Collinsville, Okla., Kristy 
Balthazor of Holiday Island, Ark. and Nicci Ingham and husband John of 
Basehor; three brothers, Roger Koehler of McPherson, Conrad Koehler of 
Great Bend and Tim Koehler of Kingman; two sisters, Karen Tatro of 
Hutchinson and Kathy Dark of Rogers, Ark.; 17 grandchildren, Dustin, 
Shane, Bekki, Rachel, Collin, Riley, Logan, Bryn, Jared, Chaz, Colt, 
Kolby, John, Taylor, Curtis, Kinzi and Kendal; and 19 great 
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Ray 
Koehler; and a sister, Florence Walsh.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January
 17, 2023, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N Main, Hosington, KS 
67544, with Vigil service and Altar Society Rosary held at 7:00 p.m. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 
18, 2023, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Bushton, Kan., with 
Father Joe Tatro presiding. Interment will be in the Holy Name Cemetery,
 Bushton, Kan. Memorials have been designated to Kansas Heart Hospital 
or American Cancer Society, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Linda Rose Batchman, 76, passed away January 11, 2023, at Kansas 
Heart Hospital in Wichita. She was born August 25, 1946, in Great Bend 
to Conrad and Rose (Kenny) Koehler. She married William “Bill” Batchman 
August 4, 1973, in Bushton.A lifetime Barton and Rice County resident, Linda was a homemaker. 
She was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in rural Bushton 
and the Altar Society. She enjoyed playing cards and having coffee with 
her friends. Above all, Linda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother 
and great grandmother.Survivors include, her huband Bill of the home; two sons, Ron 
Batchman and wife Diane of Hoisington and Craig Batchman and wife Stacy 
of Sylvan Grove; four daughters, Amy Ringle and husband Rip of 
Rossville, Tina Willt and husband Kevin of Collinsville, Okla., Kristy 
Balthazor of Holiday Island, Ark. and Nicci Ingham and husband John of 
Basehor; three brothers, Roger Koehler of McPherson, Conrad Koehler of 
Great Bend and Tim Koehler of Kingman; two sisters, Karen Tatro of 
Hutchinson and Kathy Dark of Rogers, Ark.; 17 grandchildren, Dustin, 
Shane, Bekki, Rachel, Collin, Riley, Logan, Bryn, Jared, Chaz, Colt, 
Kolby, John, Taylor, Curtis, Kinzi and Kendal; and 19 great 
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Ray 
Koehler; and a sister, Florence Walsh.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January
 17, 2023, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N Main, Hosington, KS 
67544, with Vigil service and Altar Society Rosary held at 7:00 p.m. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 
18, 2023, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Bushton, Kan., with 
Father Joe Tatro presiding. Interment will be in the Holy Name Cemetery,
 Bushton, Kan. Memorials have been designated to Kansas Heart Hospital 
or American Cancer Society, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

Linda Rose Batchman

Dr. Standlee H. “Bud” Dalton, 89, Hays,
 Kansas, passed away and met the Lord Jesus on January 9, 2023, 
following a long battle with cancer.

He was born May 28, 1933, to Standlee V.
 and Pauline Dalton.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bud spent the first two years of life in Colby, 
Kansas, where his father was the high school principal.&nbsp;&nbsp;The family then
 moved to Hays in 1935 as Standlee V. became part of the science faculty
 at Fort Hays State University.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bud graduated from Hays High School in 
1951 and the University of Kansas in 1955.&nbsp;&nbsp;He met his wife Lela 
Jeannine DeGroot while attending the University of Kansas, and they 
married June 4, 1955, in Kansas City, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;He attended the UMKC 
Dental School and eventually set up his private dental practice in Hays 
in 1963 until his retirement in 2005.&nbsp;&nbsp;From 1960-1963 Bud served in the 
U.S. Army, stationed in France.&nbsp;&nbsp;There he and Jeannine made life-long 
friends with whom the family is still connected. The couple returned to 
France numerous times, taking their children and grandchildren for 
special trips as well.&nbsp;

Bud was a life-long learner with deep 
appreciation and interest in art, photography, and architecture.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was
 proud of designing his own home and dental office and created many 
models of homes throughout his life.&nbsp;&nbsp;He continued his post graduate 
education in the dental field with his practice emphasis in cosmetic and
 reconstructive dentistry.&nbsp;&nbsp;He truly loved his profession as an 
expression of art and enjoyed his patients to the fullest, making 
retirement a difficult decision.&nbsp;&nbsp;After retirement, Bud became a 
self-appointed local historian as he researched and wrote more than 50 
articles published in the Hays Daily News, chronicling the people, 
places and events of the area.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bud loved growing up in Hays, raising 
his own family there, and was determined to preserve some of its history
 and much of life as he knew it.

Bud is survived by his daughter and 
son-in-law, Danna and Randy Kaiser of Hays, his son, Thomas Dalton of 
Kansas City, MO, grandchildren Jordyn and Jake Sanders of Pelham, AL, 
Kallyn and Daniel Givan of Katy, TX, Dallas Kaiser of Tampa, FL, and 
Reagan Kaiser and fiancé Joe Haupt of Pelham, AL, as well as 
great-grandchildren Sophia Jeannine, Emmett, Bridget, Genevieve, Gianna 
and Jedediah Sanders, and Graham, Harrison and Foster Givan.

He was preceded in death by his parents Standlee V. and Polly Dalton, wife Jeannine Dalton, and daughter Lynnly Dalton.

Private family burial will take place 
in Mt. Allen Cemetery with military honors provided by the Hays VFW Post
 #9076.&nbsp;&nbsp;The family is planning a celebration of life in the spring.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In
 lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Bud’s memory to the 
Hays Arts Council.&nbsp;&nbsp;Services are in the care of Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home and condolences and memories of Bud may be shared with his 
family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

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 </figure>Dr. Standlee H. “Bud” Dalton, 89, Hays,
 Kansas, passed away and met the Lord Jesus on January 9, 2023, 
following a long battle with cancer.He was born May 28, 1933, to Standlee V.
 and Pauline Dalton.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bud spent the first two years of life in Colby, 
Kansas, where his father was the high school principal.&nbsp;&nbsp;The family then
 moved to Hays in 1935 as Standlee V. became part of the science faculty
 at Fort Hays State University.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bud graduated from Hays High School in 
1951 and the University of Kansas in 1955.&nbsp;&nbsp;He met his wife Lela 
Jeannine DeGroot while attending the University of Kansas, and they 
married June 4, 1955, in Kansas City, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;He attended the UMKC 
Dental School and eventually set up his private dental practice in Hays 
in 1963 until his retirement in 2005.&nbsp;&nbsp;From 1960-1963 Bud served in the 
U.S. Army, stationed in France.&nbsp;&nbsp;There he and Jeannine made life-long 
friends with whom the family is still connected. The couple returned to 
France numerous times, taking their children and grandchildren for 
special trips as well.&nbsp;Bud was a life-long learner with deep 
appreciation and interest in art, photography, and architecture.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was
 proud of designing his own home and dental office and created many 
models of homes throughout his life.&nbsp;&nbsp;He continued his post graduate 
education in the dental field with his practice emphasis in cosmetic and
 reconstructive dentistry.&nbsp;&nbsp;He truly loved his profession as an 
expression of art and enjoyed his patients to the fullest, making 
retirement a difficult decision.&nbsp;&nbsp;After retirement, Bud became a 
self-appointed local historian as he researched and wrote more than 50 
articles published in the Hays Daily News, chronicling the people, 
places and events of the area.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bud loved growing up in Hays, raising 
his own family there, and was determined to preserve some of its history
 and much of life as he knew it.Bud is survived by his daughter and 
son-in-law, Danna and Randy Kaiser of Hays, his son, Thomas Dalton of 
Kansas City, MO, grandchildren Jordyn and Jake Sanders of Pelham, AL, 
Kallyn and Daniel Givan of Katy, TX, Dallas Kaiser of Tampa, FL, and 
Reagan Kaiser and fiancé Joe Haupt of Pelham, AL, as well as 
great-grandchildren Sophia Jeannine, Emmett, Bridget, Genevieve, Gianna 
and Jedediah Sanders, and Graham, Harrison and Foster Givan.He was preceded in death by his parents Standlee V. and Polly Dalton, wife Jeannine Dalton, and daughter Lynnly Dalton.Private family burial will take place 
in Mt. Allen Cemetery with military honors provided by the Hays VFW Post
 #9076.&nbsp;&nbsp;The family is planning a celebration of life in the spring.&nbsp;&nbsp;In
 lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Bud’s memory to the 
Hays Arts Council.&nbsp;&nbsp;Services are in the care of Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home and condolences and memories of Bud may be shared with his 
family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Dr. Standlee H. 'Bud' Dalton

Clement Roland “Clem” Mumm, 85, of Colby, KS died Thursday, January 12, 
2023, at Citizens Medical Center. Clem was born July 13, 1937, the 13th 
child to Gottfried “Fred” and Sarah “Sadie” (McDonald) Mumm on the 
family farm in rural Sheridan County, KS. He attended country school 
until 6th grade and then was a student at Selden Grade School. He 
Graduated from Selden Rural High School in 1957. 
Clem was a Farmer and Stockman with his brothers. He enjoyed the many aspects of farming. He retired from farming in 2005. 
He was as united in the Sacrament of Marriage to Patricia “Pat” Van Pelt
 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Colby on July 26, 2002. The couple 
made their home in Colby. 
Clem was a kind, gentle, quiet and humble man. He loved people and being
 around others at all kinds of different gatherings. He loved to visit 
and had that “hard to move those Mumm’s Family trait” when visiting. He 
very much enjoyed Pat’s family and gatherings with them. He liked yard 
work, watering the flowers and feeding the birds. He really enjoyed his 
dogs and his cat that he cared for and referred to as “his kids”. He 
liked going to coffee with his friends and volunteered for a time at 
Prairie Senior Living Complex in Colby at their Farmer’s Café. 
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Colby. He was very 
sincere and devoted to his Catholic Faith and receiving the Sacraments. 
Preceding him in death are his parents; brothers, Hubert, Frederick 
“Fritz," Sylvester Paul, Gottfried and Charles “Bud” Mumm and sisters, 
Anogene Rogers, Josephine Douglass, Eleanor “Norie” Rogers, Alberta 
Ritter, Clara Newton and Juliann Mumm. 
Clem is survived by his wife, Pat of the home; brother, Kenneth “Kenny” 
Mumm of Selden; sisters, Margaret Roy of Atwood, Dolores Raile of Hoxie 
and Judy (Gordon) Smith of Greeley, CO; sisters-in-law, Gail Mumm of 
Selden and Vicky Mumm of Atwood; step daughters, Jeannie (Larry) Karre 
of Cozad, NE, Nikki (Richard) Rowlison of Jennings and Sharon (Gus) 
Hickert of Morland; five step grandchilden and seven step great 
grandchildren; along with many nephews, nieces and a host of friends. 
Visitation is 4-6:00 p.m., with a Vigil at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, January 
15, 2023, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Mass is 10:00 a.m. 
Monday, January 16, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colby. Burial
 will take place in the Selden Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Sacred
 Heart School or the Northwest Kansas Animal Shelter and sent in care of
 Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Clement Roland “Clem” Mumm, 85, of Colby, KS died Thursday, January 12, 
2023, at Citizens Medical Center. Clem was born July 13, 1937, the 13th 
child to Gottfried “Fred” and Sarah “Sadie” (McDonald) Mumm on the 
family farm in rural Sheridan County, KS. He attended country school 
until 6th grade and then was a student at Selden Grade School. He 
Graduated from Selden Rural High School in 1957. 
Clem was a Farmer and Stockman with his brothers. He enjoyed the many aspects of farming. He retired from farming in 2005. 
He was as united in the Sacrament of Marriage to Patricia “Pat” Van Pelt
 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Colby on July 26, 2002. The couple 
made their home in Colby. 
Clem was a kind, gentle, quiet and humble man. He loved people and being
 around others at all kinds of different gatherings. He loved to visit 
and had that “hard to move those Mumm’s Family trait” when visiting. He 
very much enjoyed Pat’s family and gatherings with them. He liked yard 
work, watering the flowers and feeding the birds. He really enjoyed his 
dogs and his cat that he cared for and referred to as “his kids”. He 
liked going to coffee with his friends and volunteered for a time at 
Prairie Senior Living Complex in Colby at their Farmer’s Café. 
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Colby. He was very 
sincere and devoted to his Catholic Faith and receiving the Sacraments. 
Preceding him in death are his parents; brothers, Hubert, Frederick 
“Fritz," Sylvester Paul, Gottfried and Charles “Bud” Mumm and sisters, 
Anogene Rogers, Josephine Douglass, Eleanor “Norie” Rogers, Alberta 
Ritter, Clara Newton and Juliann Mumm. 
Clem is survived by his wife, Pat of the home; brother, Kenneth “Kenny” 
Mumm of Selden; sisters, Margaret Roy of Atwood, Dolores Raile of Hoxie 
and Judy (Gordon) Smith of Greeley, CO; sisters-in-law, Gail Mumm of 
Selden and Vicky Mumm of Atwood; step daughters, Jeannie (Larry) Karre 
of Cozad, NE, Nikki (Richard) Rowlison of Jennings and Sharon (Gus) 
Hickert of Morland; five step grandchilden and seven step great 
grandchildren; along with many nephews, nieces and a host of friends. 
Visitation is 4-6:00 p.m., with a Vigil at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, January 
15, 2023, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Mass is 10:00 a.m. 
Monday, January 16, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colby. Burial
 will take place in the Selden Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Sacred
 Heart School or the Northwest Kansas Animal Shelter and sent in care of
 Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Clement Roland 'Clem' Mumm

Lemeul Lemoin Marsh, 76, of Oberlin, KS, passed away January 12, 2023,&nbsp; at his home. He was born January 5, 1947, in Norton, KS to Delbert and 
LeNeta (Nickerson) Marsh.

Lem grew up in Almena, KS and was a 1965
 graduate of Almena High School. As a kid he was active in Boy Scouts 
and FFA. He went on to receive a Master’s in Education from Fort Hays 
State University. Lem started his career in Hoxie as the Special 
Education Director and then went to Atwood and was the Director at the 
school cooperative. Lem and his family then moved to Clyde, KS where he 
was the principal for grades K-6 and 9-12. He then served as the 
Elementary School Principal in Norton for three years, the Greensburg 
Elementary and Junior High Principal for eight years and then ended his 
full-time teaching career in Dodge City as the Assistant Director of the
 SW Kansas Special Education Cooperative in Dodge City, KS. Lem married 
Alyce Hanoch on March 9, 1996 in Denver, CO. In his spare time, Lem 
loved photography, hunting, and fishing. Most of all, he loved his 
children and stepchildren and geocaching with his grandchildren. Lem was
 an active member of the Smoky Hills Trails Association and a lifetime 
member of the NRA.

Lem is survived by his wife, Alyce of the home;
 children: Jeff (Debra) Marsh of Baldwin City, KS, Michelle (Brian) 
Frickey of Ellis, KS, Steven (Rhonda) Marsh of Tonganoxie, KS, and Cindy
 Marsh of Elk City, OK; stepchildren: Kristy (James Roberts) Cox of 
Casper, WY, Tracy Hanoch of Grainfield, KS, and Kim (Steve Romero) 
Heatley of Aurora, CO; brother, Chancey Marsh of Norton; 16 
grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents,
 Delbert and LeNeta Marsh; infant daughter, Kimberly Marsh, and sister, 
Delberta Wentz.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Tuesday, 
January 17, 2023, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Norton 
Cemetery. Lem will lie in state from 2:00-5:00 pm Monday, January 16, at 
the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grainfield 
Boy Scout Troop 159 and may be sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral 
Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67749. 

Memorial contributions may be 
made to www.plumergobber.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1673647794291.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>Lemeul Lemoin Marsh, 76, of Oberlin, KS, passed away January 12, 2023,&nbsp; at his home. He was born January 5, 1947, in Norton, KS to Delbert and 
LeNeta (Nickerson) Marsh.Lem grew up in Almena, KS and was a 1965
 graduate of Almena High School. As a kid he was active in Boy Scouts 
and FFA. He went on to receive a Master’s in Education from Fort Hays 
State University. Lem started his career in Hoxie as the Special 
Education Director and then went to Atwood and was the Director at the 
school cooperative. Lem and his family then moved to Clyde, KS where he 
was the principal for grades K-6 and 9-12. He then served as the 
Elementary School Principal in Norton for three years, the Greensburg 
Elementary and Junior High Principal for eight years and then ended his 
full-time teaching career in Dodge City as the Assistant Director of the
 SW Kansas Special Education Cooperative in Dodge City, KS. Lem married 
Alyce Hanoch on March 9, 1996 in Denver, CO. In his spare time, Lem 
loved photography, hunting, and fishing. Most of all, he loved his 
children and stepchildren and geocaching with his grandchildren. Lem was
 an active member of the Smoky Hills Trails Association and a lifetime 
member of the NRA.Lem is survived by his wife, Alyce of the home;
 children: Jeff (Debra) Marsh of Baldwin City, KS, Michelle (Brian) 
Frickey of Ellis, KS, Steven (Rhonda) Marsh of Tonganoxie, KS, and Cindy
 Marsh of Elk City, OK; stepchildren: Kristy (James Roberts) Cox of 
Casper, WY, Tracy Hanoch of Grainfield, KS, and Kim (Steve Romero) 
Heatley of Aurora, CO; brother, Chancey Marsh of Norton; 16 
grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents,
 Delbert and LeNeta Marsh; infant daughter, Kimberly Marsh, and sister, 
Delberta Wentz.Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Tuesday, 
January 17, 2023, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Norton 
Cemetery. Lem will lie in state from 2:00-5:00 pm Monday, January 16, at 
the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grainfield 
Boy Scout Troop 159 and may be sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral 
Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67749. Memorial contributions may be 
made to www.plumergobber.com

Lemeul Lemoin Marsh

Tammy Sue Malcom, former Cozad, Neb., resident, passed away Sunday, January 
8, 2023. Services will be held Monday, January 16, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at 
the Berryman Funeral Home Chapel. Casket will be closed. Burial will 
follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery north of Cozad. There will be no 
visitation. 

Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com.
 Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Berryman 
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Tammy Sue was born on a
 cold winter morning in Gothenburg, Neb., on January 18, 1963, to 
Arven and Phyllis (Gardner) Malcom. Thinking she would not survive at a 
mere weight of 4 pounds 10 ounces, she was placed in a hospital 
incubator, where she stayed for a month until she weighed 5 pounds; she 
was a “fighter." Her young years were spent on a farm north of Cozad. She loved the animals, like rabbits, ducks, dogs and cats. At
 4 years old, there was one rooster that would chase her and corner her,
 trying to scratch her, until one day Tammy found out what she could do 
to it with a broom. They became friends after that — Tammy was a 
“fighter." Tammy’s family never missed church and at a young age, she 
chose to be baptized into the Seventh Day Adventist Church and has 
followed her God ever since. She had long curls and people would stare 
at her and give her compliments. She learned to show off and “flip” her 
hair in public. She attended country grade schools and city schools in 
Cozad until after the 8th&nbsp;grade.

She then went to a 
private Christian School in Shelton, Neb. She was on the honor roll
 every year, held offices, and was awarded the “Who’s Who of American 
High School Students." School seemed to be easy for her, but she studied
 hard and was a “fighter” and was determined to further her education. 
She attended 4 years at Union College in Lincoln and graduated being the
 first girl in both families to graduate from college. It was a proud 
day for her parents and grandparents to once again watch her walk down 
the aisle with honors. She continued her study in Social Sciences, 
taking double classes at Wesleyan, the University of Nebraska and 
graduated from Doane College with her degree. Although hard at times, 
she “fought” for her future. Now she was armed with her education and 
ready to “help others."

When Tammy walked into a room, she was a 
presence to be noticed. She always had that beautiful hair and a 
catching personality. She liked to have friends. She now spent her whole
 life going to work every single day, visiting people who were poor, 
sad, abused or lonely. She brought many clients to her own home, fed 
them a meal, listened to them, gave some of them a hair permanent, 
helped find them jobs, or take them places in her own car on her own 
time. She attended court hearings with them, making sure they were 
treated fairly by the court system, giving them advice and 
encouragement. Tammy “fought” for them and today they have better lives 
because of her effort. 

Tammy was married in 1985 to long-time 
love David Phelps and held her first job in Omaha at the Center of Aid 
for Abused Women. Tammy “fought” for the rights of women. Later she 
married Rob Shoemaker and they had a beautiful home in Lincoln. She had 
her first and only child, who died at birth, Tasnia Grace. She would 
have been 23 years old this year. Later she married her third husband, 
Rod Bell and moved with him to North Platte where she opened her own 
counseling practice. The couple bought a beautiful home high on a hill 
north of town where Tammy had her dogs and ferrets. On her way to work 
every morning, she would stop by a farm pasture and say “hello” to the 
beautiful longhorn cattle nearby. They began “waiting” for her by the 
fence every morning on her way to work. Have you ever seen the boots 
that are upside down on a fence post in the country? Tammy took one of 
her bright red high heels and put it on a fence post. The couple 
separated and Tammy stayed in North Platte. She took a job working for 
the prison community, again fighting for the rights of those who are 
incarcerated. A sheriff told me she worked too hard. Tammy kept busy 
with her garden, her church, her job and many friends. 

A while 
back, she seemed to be tired and sad, and not really interested in 
anything. Not the vibrant person everyone knew. At times would not 
answer the phone. Then people “noticed” things were a little bit not 
right. She quit her job, loaded up all her belongings and was striving 
to have a plan. Then the last few weeks she contacted, either in person 
or by phone, nearly every one she personally knew, friends, relatives 
and family. She was telling them things that disturbed them. They did 
not know it but Tammy had stepped out of the way and could not find her 
way back. A few saw a real problem and tried to help her and others did 
not recognize that she was saying “goodbye."

On January 8, 2023, Tammy could no longer “fight”, not even for herself. She took her life.

To
 those who knew her she was the girl who “had it all," looks, education,
 personality, and hair that was the envy of all. She was dearly, dearly,
 dearly loved, and life will never be the same without her.

She leaves behind her dog “Domino” and a Guinea Pig, who surely had the best “animal” lives ever.

Deeply
 and fervently mourning her loss are her parents, Phyllis Gardner and 
Arven Malcom; her sister Tracy; and many, many relatives and friends.

She
 will be lovingly placed next to her daughter, Tasnia Grace and her 
brother, Tim Malcom at Walnut Grove Cemetery north of Cozad. And by the 
way, Tammy would tell you that she did not go to Heaven. Her Bible tells
 her that those who have passed are like in a deep sleep waiting for 
Jesus to gather them up and meet Him in the air at His soon Second 
Coming to this Earth.

Her sister Tracy adds this Bible verse: “He 
will wipe away every tear from their eyes, there will be no more death, 
no mourning, or crying or pain. These things will never again exist” 
Revelation 21:4.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1673644533445.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Tammy Sue Malcom, former Cozad, Neb., resident, passed away Sunday, January 
8, 2023. Services will be held Monday, January 16, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at 
the Berryman Funeral Home Chapel. Casket will be closed. Burial will 
follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery north of Cozad. There will be no 
visitation. Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com.
 Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Berryman 
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Tammy Sue was born on a
 cold winter morning in Gothenburg, Neb., on January 18, 1963, to 
Arven and Phyllis (Gardner) Malcom. Thinking she would not survive at a 
mere weight of 4 pounds 10 ounces, she was placed in a hospital 
incubator, where she stayed for a month until she weighed 5 pounds; she 
was a “fighter." Her young years were spent on a farm north of Cozad. She loved the animals, like rabbits, ducks, dogs and cats. At
 4 years old, there was one rooster that would chase her and corner her,
 trying to scratch her, until one day Tammy found out what she could do 
to it with a broom. They became friends after that — Tammy was a 
“fighter." Tammy’s family never missed church and at a young age, she 
chose to be baptized into the Seventh Day Adventist Church and has 
followed her God ever since. She had long curls and people would stare 
at her and give her compliments. She learned to show off and “flip” her 
hair in public. She attended country grade schools and city schools in 
Cozad until after the 8th&nbsp;grade. She then went to a 
private Christian School in Shelton, Neb. She was on the honor roll
 every year, held offices, and was awarded the “Who’s Who of American 
High School Students." School seemed to be easy for her, but she studied
 hard and was a “fighter” and was determined to further her education. 
She attended 4 years at Union College in Lincoln and graduated being the
 first girl in both families to graduate from college. It was a proud 
day for her parents and grandparents to once again watch her walk down 
the aisle with honors. She continued her study in Social Sciences, 
taking double classes at Wesleyan, the University of Nebraska and 
graduated from Doane College with her degree. Although hard at times, 
she “fought” for her future. Now she was armed with her education and 
ready to “help others."When Tammy walked into a room, she was a 
presence to be noticed. She always had that beautiful hair and a 
catching personality. She liked to have friends. She now spent her whole
 life going to work every single day, visiting people who were poor, 
sad, abused or lonely. She brought many clients to her own home, fed 
them a meal, listened to them, gave some of them a hair permanent, 
helped find them jobs, or take them places in her own car on her own 
time. She attended court hearings with them, making sure they were 
treated fairly by the court system, giving them advice and 
encouragement. Tammy “fought” for them and today they have better lives 
because of her effort. Tammy was married in 1985 to long-time 
love David Phelps and held her first job in Omaha at the Center of Aid 
for Abused Women. Tammy “fought” for the rights of women. Later she 
married Rob Shoemaker and they had a beautiful home in Lincoln. She had 
her first and only child, who died at birth, Tasnia Grace. She would 
have been 23 years old this year. Later she married her third husband, 
Rod Bell and moved with him to North Platte where she opened her own 
counseling practice. The couple bought a beautiful home high on a hill 
north of town where Tammy had her dogs and ferrets. On her way to work 
every morning, she would stop by a farm pasture and say “hello” to the 
beautiful longhorn cattle nearby. They began “waiting” for her by the 
fence every morning on her way to work. Have you ever seen the boots 
that are upside down on a fence post in the country? Tammy took one of 
her bright red high heels and put it on a fence post. The couple 
separated and Tammy stayed in North Platte. She took a job working for 
the prison community, again fighting for the rights of those who are 
incarcerated. A sheriff told me she worked too hard. Tammy kept busy 
with her garden, her church, her job and many friends. A while 
back, she seemed to be tired and sad, and not really interested in 
anything. Not the vibrant person everyone knew. At times would not 
answer the phone. Then people “noticed” things were a little bit not 
right. She quit her job, loaded up all her belongings and was striving 
to have a plan. Then the last few weeks she contacted, either in person 
or by phone, nearly every one she personally knew, friends, relatives 
and family. She was telling them things that disturbed them. They did 
not know it but Tammy had stepped out of the way and could not find her 
way back. A few saw a real problem and tried to help her and others did 
not recognize that she was saying “goodbye."On January 8, 2023, Tammy could no longer “fight”, not even for herself. She took her life.To
 those who knew her she was the girl who “had it all," looks, education,
 personality, and hair that was the envy of all. She was dearly, dearly,
 dearly loved, and life will never be the same without her.She leaves behind her dog “Domino” and a Guinea Pig, who surely had the best “animal” lives ever.Deeply
 and fervently mourning her loss are her parents, Phyllis Gardner and 
Arven Malcom; her sister Tracy; and many, many relatives and friends.She
 will be lovingly placed next to her daughter, Tasnia Grace and her 
brother, Tim Malcom at Walnut Grove Cemetery north of Cozad. And by the 
way, Tammy would tell you that she did not go to Heaven. Her Bible tells
 her that those who have passed are like in a deep sleep waiting for 
Jesus to gather them up and meet Him in the air at His soon Second 
Coming to this Earth.Her sister Tracy adds this Bible verse: “He 
will wipe away every tear from their eyes, there will be no more death, 
no mourning, or crying or pain. These things will never again exist” 
Revelation 21:4.

Tammy Sue Malcom

Herbert James Weigel Jr., 85, died January 1, 2023, in North Kansas 
City Hospice House. He was born on October 14, 1937, in Hays, to Herbert
 and Martina (Leiker) Weigel.

Herb served in the U.S. Air Force for 6 years. While stationed in 
Tripoli, Libya he met the love of his life, Ines Maria Filippi.&nbsp; They 
were happily married almost 65 years before the passing of Ines. Herb 
finished his illustrious 40 year career with Dillons as the Hutchinson 
Northgate Dillons manager in 1993. Herb spent his retirement years 
traveling with Ines, taking care of his lawn, rescuing cats, and 
shopping for bargains for his family.

Herb was known to everyone as an honorable, kind, generous, loving, 
patient, hardworking and an animal loving man. He supported everyone and
 always saw the silver lining when anything got tough. Herb had a 
passion and love for his family and all of his grandchildren. All his 
life, Herb (PoPo) kept in touch with everyone through phone calls or 
encouraging cards. The last four months after Ines’s passing, he moved 
to Kansas City with his cat Pooky to be with his Kansas City girls. He 
moved through the next four months with bravery, perseverance, honor, 
positivity, strength and courage.&nbsp; Herb was an amazing husband, father, 
grandfather and human being. Our family is saddened they have both left 
us but thankful Herb and Ines have been eternally reunited with their 
loved ones in heaven.

Herb is survived by: daughters, Cindy Cook and Susan Weigel-Wise of 
Hutchinson; Debbie Gray of Shawnee; and Missy Pint of Lenexa; 
grandchildren: Rachel Joshi, Tanner Gray, Jenna Gray, Lexi Pint, Riley 
Pint, Ava Walter, Alex Wise, Hayley Wise and Jordan Cook; eight great 
grandchildren; and sisters, Mary Ann Taylor and Sheila Rohl.

He was preceded in death by: his wife Ines Weigel; parents; and sister Susie Ruder.

Rosary will be 6 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2023, in the Elliott 
Mortuary chapel followed by family greeting friends until 8 p.m. 
Graveside service will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson,
 on January 21, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Friends are welcome. There will be a 
Celebration of Life reception at Holy Cross Church after the inurnment.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hutchinson Street Cat 
Society and Hospice House in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

<figure>
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 </figure>Herbert James Weigel Jr., 85, died January 1, 2023, in North Kansas 
City Hospice House. He was born on October 14, 1937, in Hays, to Herbert
 and Martina (Leiker) Weigel.Herb served in the U.S. Air Force for 6 years. While stationed in 
Tripoli, Libya he met the love of his life, Ines Maria Filippi.&nbsp; They 
were happily married almost 65 years before the passing of Ines. Herb 
finished his illustrious 40 year career with Dillons as the Hutchinson 
Northgate Dillons manager in 1993. Herb spent his retirement years 
traveling with Ines, taking care of his lawn, rescuing cats, and 
shopping for bargains for his family.Herb was known to everyone as an honorable, kind, generous, loving, 
patient, hardworking and an animal loving man. He supported everyone and
 always saw the silver lining when anything got tough. Herb had a 
passion and love for his family and all of his grandchildren. All his 
life, Herb (PoPo) kept in touch with everyone through phone calls or 
encouraging cards. The last four months after Ines’s passing, he moved 
to Kansas City with his cat Pooky to be with his Kansas City girls. He 
moved through the next four months with bravery, perseverance, honor, 
positivity, strength and courage.&nbsp; Herb was an amazing husband, father, 
grandfather and human being. Our family is saddened they have both left 
us but thankful Herb and Ines have been eternally reunited with their 
loved ones in heaven.Herb is survived by: daughters, Cindy Cook and Susan Weigel-Wise of 
Hutchinson; Debbie Gray of Shawnee; and Missy Pint of Lenexa; 
grandchildren: Rachel Joshi, Tanner Gray, Jenna Gray, Lexi Pint, Riley 
Pint, Ava Walter, Alex Wise, Hayley Wise and Jordan Cook; eight great 
grandchildren; and sisters, Mary Ann Taylor and Sheila Rohl.He was preceded in death by: his wife Ines Weigel; parents; and sister Susie Ruder.Rosary will be 6 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2023, in the Elliott 
Mortuary chapel followed by family greeting friends until 8 p.m. 
Graveside service will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson,
 on January 21, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Friends are welcome. There will be a 
Celebration of Life reception at Holy Cross Church after the inurnment.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hutchinson Street Cat 
Society and Hospice House in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

Herbert Weigel

James J. “Jim” Horning, 89, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family members. 
 James was born February 5, 1933, in Ransom, Kansas. James spent 2 
years in Brunerdale Seminary before joining the United States Air Force.
 In 1952, he married the love of his life, Agnella (Knoll) Horning. 
The recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. James enjoyed 
reading and working in his yard, plus spending time with his family. 
 James and Agnella had 5 children, Barbara Hester of Garden City, 
Kansas, Keith Horning of Sachse, Texas, David Horning of Garden City, 
Kansas, Paul Horning of Lucas, Texas, and Duane Horning of Allen, Texas;
 6 Grandchildren Shannon, Taylor, Ryan, Krystal, Nicholas, and Jacobi; 
and 2 Great-Grandchildren John Ryan and Clark. Other survivors include 2
 siblings Sylvia Knoll of Deerfield, Kansas and Cleatus Horning of Lake 
Havasu, Arizona. James is preceded in death by his parents John &amp; 
Ludwina (Kreutzer) Horning; 5 brothers Leroy, Julius, Dennis, Alex, and 
Jerry Horning; and a son-in-law Bob Hester. 
 James was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and a 4th degree 
member of the Knights of Columbus. James was the club manager for the 
local Knights of Columbus for many years before retiring in 1998. 
 James loved people and his family. He did many things in the local
 community and church. One of his most important services was Emergency
 Foster Care. He and Agnella were on call around the clock to help 
shelter and care for children from babies to young adults. 
 A Vigil service and Knights of Columbus Rosary will be held at 6:00
 p.m. on Monday, January 16, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Garden
 City. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 
2023, also at St. Mary Catholic Church with Fr. Jacob Schneider as 
Celebrant. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. 
Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday and from 9:00 
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday all at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City.


 The family suggests memorials given to St. Mary Catholic Church in care
 of the funeral home.  Condolences may be given at 
garnandfuneralhomes.com.

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 </figure>James J. “Jim” Horning, 89, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family members. 
 James was born February 5, 1933, in Ransom, Kansas. James spent 2 
years in Brunerdale Seminary before joining the United States Air Force.
 In 1952, he married the love of his life, Agnella (Knoll) Horning. 
The recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. James enjoyed 
reading and working in his yard, plus spending time with his family. 
 James and Agnella had 5 children, Barbara Hester of Garden City, 
Kansas, Keith Horning of Sachse, Texas, David Horning of Garden City, 
Kansas, Paul Horning of Lucas, Texas, and Duane Horning of Allen, Texas;
 6 Grandchildren Shannon, Taylor, Ryan, Krystal, Nicholas, and Jacobi; 
and 2 Great-Grandchildren John Ryan and Clark. Other survivors include 2
 siblings Sylvia Knoll of Deerfield, Kansas and Cleatus Horning of Lake 
Havasu, Arizona. James is preceded in death by his parents John &amp; 
Ludwina (Kreutzer) Horning; 5 brothers Leroy, Julius, Dennis, Alex, and 
Jerry Horning; and a son-in-law Bob Hester. 
 James was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and a 4th degree 
member of the Knights of Columbus. James was the club manager for the 
local Knights of Columbus for many years before retiring in 1998. 
 James loved people and his family. He did many things in the local
 community and church. One of his most important services was Emergency
 Foster Care. He and Agnella were on call around the clock to help 
shelter and care for children from babies to young adults. 
 A Vigil service and Knights of Columbus Rosary will be held at 6:00
 p.m. on Monday, January 16, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Garden
 City. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 
2023, also at St. Mary Catholic Church with Fr. Jacob Schneider as 
Celebrant. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. 
Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday and from 9:00 
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday all at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. 
 The family suggests memorials given to St. Mary Catholic Church in care
 of the funeral home. Condolences may be given at 
garnandfuneralhomes.com.

James J. 'Jim' Horning

Kenneth Eugene “Kenny” Cozad, 63, passed away on January 9, 2023
 in Lebanon, NE.  He was born on February 21, 1959 to John and Dorothy 
(Martin) Cozad in McCook, NE.

Kenny grew up in Lyle, KS and went 
to Norcatur Grade School and then graduated from Decatur Community High 
School in 1977.  After high school he worked for Burlington Northern, a 
Veterinary Assistant, and as a feedlot cowboy before finding his true 
love of cattle ranching.

Kenny had many interests.  From cooking 
and sharing recipes, reading western novels, the countless hours 
chatting with his coffee group to riding motorcycles (in his early 
years), his pool league, and horse trail riding.  In his down time, he 
loved to watch “Yellowstone” and “Lonesome Dove” and browse the internet
 for ranch business.  Kenny had a big heart and loved babies and all 
animals, but he especially loved to spend time with his son, Shane.

Kenny
 is survived by his son, Shane (Kailee Miller) Cozad of Lebanon, NE; 
sisters: Sheri (Randall) Miller of Cheney, KS and Laura (Gregg) Keefe of
 Cheney, KS; nephews: Ryan Miller, Cole Miller, Blake Miller, Ian Keefe,
 Garrett Keefe, and Conner Keefe.  He was preceded by his parents.

Funeral
 services will be held on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 10:30 AM at Pauls 
Funeral Home, Oberlin, KS.  Visitation will be Sunday, January 15, 2023,&nbsp; from 1:00-4:00 PM at the funeral home.  Burial in Lyle Cemetery. 

 
Memorial contributions may be out to the Kenny Cozad Memorial Fund.  
Contributions can be left at www.paulsfh.com.

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 </figure>Kenneth Eugene “Kenny” Cozad, 63, passed away on January 9, 2023
 in Lebanon, NE. He was born on February 21, 1959 to John and Dorothy 
(Martin) Cozad in McCook, NE.Kenny grew up in Lyle, KS and went 
to Norcatur Grade School and then graduated from Decatur Community High 
School in 1977. After high school he worked for Burlington Northern, a 
Veterinary Assistant, and as a feedlot cowboy before finding his true 
love of cattle ranching.Kenny had many interests. From cooking 
and sharing recipes, reading western novels, the countless hours 
chatting with his coffee group to riding motorcycles (in his early 
years), his pool league, and horse trail riding. In his down time, he 
loved to watch “Yellowstone” and “Lonesome Dove” and browse the internet
 for ranch business. Kenny had a big heart and loved babies and all 
animals, but he especially loved to spend time with his son, Shane.Kenny
 is survived by his son, Shane (Kailee Miller) Cozad of Lebanon, NE; 
sisters: Sheri (Randall) Miller of Cheney, KS and Laura (Gregg) Keefe of
 Cheney, KS; nephews: Ryan Miller, Cole Miller, Blake Miller, Ian Keefe,
 Garrett Keefe, and Conner Keefe. He was preceded by his parents.Funeral
 services will be held on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 10:30 AM at Pauls 
Funeral Home, Oberlin, KS. Visitation will be Sunday, January 15, 2023,&nbsp; from 1:00-4:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial in Lyle Cemetery. 
Memorial contributions may be out to the Kenny Cozad Memorial Fund. 
Contributions can be left at www.paulsfh.com.

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