Judy Mae (Perry) Berg, 81, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, at her home in Goodland, KS.

Judy was born on November 3, 1941, in Denver, CO to Walt and Wilma 
Perry. Lived and went to school in the Denver area and graduated from 
Westminster HS in 1959. Judy married Bob Berg on Christmas Eve 1975 in 
Denver. They moved to Goodland in January 1976. Judy worked for the SRS 
office in Goodland until January 1980 when they were transferred to 
Tucumcari, NM. While in Tucumcari she was the director for the Eastern 
New Mexico Rehab Services for the handicap until April of 1984 when they
 were transferred to Columbus, OH. Moved back to Goodland in 1995.

Judy loved working with people and treated people like she liked to be treated. Always had a joke and good work for everyone.

She is survived by her husband and four children: Tim Pacello of 
Goodland, KS, Vickie Edward of Denver, CO. Robert (Terrie) Berg of Canon
 City, CO, and Jamie (Randy) Weigand of Centennial, CO, and five 
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents, one sister and brother.

Judy loved spring and summers, so graveside services are being postponed until April.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1673286126148.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Judy Mae (Perry) Berg, 81, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, at her home in Goodland, KS.Judy was born on November 3, 1941, in Denver, CO to Walt and Wilma 
Perry. Lived and went to school in the Denver area and graduated from 
Westminster HS in 1959. Judy married Bob Berg on Christmas Eve 1975 in 
Denver. They moved to Goodland in January 1976. Judy worked for the SRS 
office in Goodland until January 1980 when they were transferred to 
Tucumcari, NM. While in Tucumcari she was the director for the Eastern 
New Mexico Rehab Services for the handicap until April of 1984 when they
 were transferred to Columbus, OH. Moved back to Goodland in 1995.Judy loved working with people and treated people like she liked to be treated. Always had a joke and good work for everyone.She is survived by her husband and four children: Tim Pacello of 
Goodland, KS, Vickie Edward of Denver, CO. Robert (Terrie) Berg of Canon
 City, CO, and Jamie (Randy) Weigand of Centennial, CO, and five 
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.Preceding her in death were her parents, one sister and brother.Judy loved spring and summers, so graveside services are being postponed until April.

Judy Mae (Perry) Berg

Edna Mary Critchfield, 99, a mother, grandmother, and great 
grandmother, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022. A longtime Hill 
City resident, at the time of her death she was living at Dawson Place 
in Hill City, where she loved the staff and enjoyed sharing time with 
her many friends. She was born June 20, 1923, in Hays, Kansas, one of 12
 children born to Mike and Emma (Leikam) Lang. Edna was a woman of 
faith, born and raised in a family with a rich German Catholic heritage.

After
 high school Edna worked at Wiesner’s Department Store in Hays, and 
proudly as a “Rosie the Riveter” during World War II. In her free time, 
she and her sister sang at many events and on the radio. In addition to 
singing, Edna was also known as a great dancer who won many dancing 
contests in her youth. She married Harold Critchfield January 11,1947, 
in Hays. They celebrated 62 years of marriage before Harold’s death in 
2009.  Three children were born to this union: Stephen, Junell and 
Dennis. While being a homemaker and caring for her children, Edna also 
helped to run the family paint store for many years. One of the hobbies 
she particularly enjoyed was collecting dolls. Edna was an excellent 
cook, especially known for her delicious cinnamon rolls and homemade 
bread.

Edna was preceded in death by her parents; ten 
siblings; and two grandchildren, Tyler and Brian Critchfield. Survivors 
left to cherish her memory are her sister Irma Silkman of Wichita; her 
daughter Junell Owen and husband Mike of Hill City; two sons: Dennis 
Critchfield of Hill City, and Stephen Critchfield and wife Pam of 
Hollister, Missouri; two grandsons:  Craig and wife Renee Owen of Great 
Bend and Tucker Critchfield of Chicago, Illinois; and a great grandson 
Justin Owen of Wichita.

A Celebration of Life Service for Edna 
will be held at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in WaKeeney with date and 
time information announced later.

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 </figure>Edna Mary Critchfield, 99, a mother, grandmother, and great 
grandmother, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022. A longtime Hill 
City resident, at the time of her death she was living at Dawson Place 
in Hill City, where she loved the staff and enjoyed sharing time with 
her many friends. She was born June 20, 1923, in Hays, Kansas, one of 12
 children born to Mike and Emma (Leikam) Lang. Edna was a woman of 
faith, born and raised in a family with a rich German Catholic heritage.After
 high school Edna worked at Wiesner’s Department Store in Hays, and 
proudly as a “Rosie the Riveter” during World War II. In her free time, 
she and her sister sang at many events and on the radio. In addition to 
singing, Edna was also known as a great dancer who won many dancing 
contests in her youth. She married Harold Critchfield January 11,1947, 
in Hays. They celebrated 62 years of marriage before Harold’s death in 
2009. Three children were born to this union: Stephen, Junell and 
Dennis. While being a homemaker and caring for her children, Edna also 
helped to run the family paint store for many years. One of the hobbies 
she particularly enjoyed was collecting dolls. Edna was an excellent 
cook, especially known for her delicious cinnamon rolls and homemade 
bread.Edna was preceded in death by her parents; ten 
siblings; and two grandchildren, Tyler and Brian Critchfield. Survivors 
left to cherish her memory are her sister Irma Silkman of Wichita; her 
daughter Junell Owen and husband Mike of Hill City; two sons: Dennis 
Critchfield of Hill City, and Stephen Critchfield and wife Pam of 
Hollister, Missouri; two grandsons: Craig and wife Renee Owen of Great 
Bend and Tucker Critchfield of Chicago, Illinois; and a great grandson 
Justin Owen of Wichita.A Celebration of Life Service for Edna 
will be held at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in WaKeeney with date and 
time information announced later.

Edna Mary Critchfield

Jozet Fawn Littrell, 66, died January 7, 2023, surrounded by her 
family, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born 
September 4, 1956, in Hoisington, Kansas, the daughter of Leon L. and 
Bertha Mae (Kunze) Martin. Jozet was a 1974 graduate of Hoisington High
 School. She then attended both Barton County Community College and 
Kansas State University.&nbsp;

On August 28, 1976, she married Mike R. Littrell, in Hoisington, Kansas. They were blessed with two daughters, Kara and Ami.

Jozet was a lifetime resident of Hoisington, Kansas, and had worked 
for over 40 years at Hoisington National Bank.&nbsp; She recently retired 
from Ellsworth County Hospital where she worked as a receptionist. Jozet
 was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, the American Legion 
Auxiliary, and her longtime friend's group that they dubbed “The Old 
Bags”.&nbsp; Throughout her children’s lives, she was active in all of their 
activities, from leading youth group at the church to Brownies and Girl 
Scouts. She never missed their school and sporting events and was now 
cheering on her grandchildren in all of their activities.&nbsp; She was an 
avid reader, an excellent gardener, and creative crafter. She blessed 
many with her crocheting talent gifting many baby blankets.&nbsp;

She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Mike Littrell of the 
home; two daughters, Kara (Kim) Gardner of Imperial, Missouri, and Ami 
(Heath) Klein of Atwood; four beloved grandchildren, Hadleigh and Hayden
 Gardner, and Miles and Hudson Klein; three siblings, Shari (Craig) 
Weeks of Burlingame, Mark (Sandy) Martin of Hoisington, and Alesia (Tim)
 Roccia of Ballwin, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.

Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral 
home, with a Prayer Service to begin at 7 p.m. There will be no viewing 
as cremation has taken place.

Memorial service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 
Emmanuel Lutheran Church, with Rhonda Templing, SAM and Ron Bailey 
presiding.

Memorials may be made to Kans for Kids in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Jozet Fawn Littrell, 66, died January 7, 2023, surrounded by her 
family, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born 
September 4, 1956, in Hoisington, Kansas, the daughter of Leon L. and 
Bertha Mae (Kunze) Martin. Jozet was a 1974 graduate of Hoisington High
 School. She then attended both Barton County Community College and 
Kansas State University.&nbsp;On August 28, 1976, she married Mike R. Littrell, in Hoisington, Kansas. They were blessed with two daughters, Kara and Ami.Jozet was a lifetime resident of Hoisington, Kansas, and had worked 
for over 40 years at Hoisington National Bank.&nbsp; She recently retired 
from Ellsworth County Hospital where she worked as a receptionist. Jozet
 was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, the American Legion 
Auxiliary, and her longtime friend's group that they dubbed “The Old 
Bags”.&nbsp; Throughout her children’s lives, she was active in all of their 
activities, from leading youth group at the church to Brownies and Girl 
Scouts. She never missed their school and sporting events and was now 
cheering on her grandchildren in all of their activities.&nbsp; She was an 
avid reader, an excellent gardener, and creative crafter. She blessed 
many with her crocheting talent gifting many baby blankets.&nbsp;She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Mike Littrell of the 
home; two daughters, Kara (Kim) Gardner of Imperial, Missouri, and Ami 
(Heath) Klein of Atwood; four beloved grandchildren, Hadleigh and Hayden
 Gardner, and Miles and Hudson Klein; three siblings, Shari (Craig) 
Weeks of Burlingame, Mark (Sandy) Martin of Hoisington, and Alesia (Tim)
 Roccia of Ballwin, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral 
home, with a Prayer Service to begin at 7 p.m. There will be no viewing 
as cremation has taken place.Memorial service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 
Emmanuel Lutheran Church, with Rhonda Templing, SAM and Ron Bailey 
presiding.Memorials may be made to Kans for Kids in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Jozet Fawn Littrell

Dr. R.A. “Buzz” Peterson, 81, of Norton, KS passed away January 4, 
2023, at his home. He was born January 22, 1941, in Harlan, IA to William 
“Harley” and Eldora A. (Struve) Peterson.

Buzz grew up in Harlan, 
IA and was a 1959 graduate of Harlan Community High School. He earned 
his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in
 1966. Buzz married Patty A. Zinke on Feb. 8, 1964, in Audubon, IA. They 
made their home in Davenport, IA until 1966, when they moved to Atwood, 
KS. On August 1, 1972, they moved to Norton where he opened his 
chiropractic business.

Buzz was a Norton County Commissioner, 
Norton Council member, Norton Hospital board member and various club 
members for years. Buzz’s biggest accomplishment was being a 
chiropractor with over 50 years of service. His other activities 
included being an avid hunter, fisherman, poor golfer, and avid pitch 
player.

Buzz is survived by his sons, Bobby (Hazel) Peterson of 
Norton, KS and Douglas (Micaela) Peterson of Olathe, KS; grandchildren: 
Cole (Cassie Walker) Peterson, Meaghan Peterson, Nicholas Peterson, 
Jacob Peterson, all of Norton, KS and Josh Harper; great granddaughters,
 Annabelle and Emma; brothers, Paul (Alice) Peterson of Sacramento, CA 
and Dean Peterson of Harlan, IA and his special friend Barb Feltz of 
Arapahoe, NE. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patty and 
brother, Everett Peterson.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 am 
Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the First Church of God in Norton. Burial 
will follow at the Norton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-7:00 pm 
Wednesday, January 11, at the funeral home. Family will greet friends 
from 5-7:00 pm. 

Memorial contributions may be made to R.A. Peterson 
Memorial Fund and sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. 
Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at 
www.plumergobber.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1673272863337.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Dr. R.A. “Buzz” Peterson, 81, of Norton, KS passed away January 4, 
2023, at his home. He was born January 22, 1941, in Harlan, IA to William 
“Harley” and Eldora A. (Struve) Peterson.Buzz grew up in Harlan, 
IA and was a 1959 graduate of Harlan Community High School. He earned 
his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in
 1966. Buzz married Patty A. Zinke on Feb. 8, 1964, in Audubon, IA. They 
made their home in Davenport, IA until 1966, when they moved to Atwood, 
KS. On August 1, 1972, they moved to Norton where he opened his 
chiropractic business.Buzz was a Norton County Commissioner, 
Norton Council member, Norton Hospital board member and various club 
members for years. Buzz’s biggest accomplishment was being a 
chiropractor with over 50 years of service. His other activities 
included being an avid hunter, fisherman, poor golfer, and avid pitch 
player.Buzz is survived by his sons, Bobby (Hazel) Peterson of 
Norton, KS and Douglas (Micaela) Peterson of Olathe, KS; grandchildren: 
Cole (Cassie Walker) Peterson, Meaghan Peterson, Nicholas Peterson, 
Jacob Peterson, all of Norton, KS and Josh Harper; great granddaughters,
 Annabelle and Emma; brothers, Paul (Alice) Peterson of Sacramento, CA 
and Dean Peterson of Harlan, IA and his special friend Barb Feltz of 
Arapahoe, NE. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patty and 
brother, Everett Peterson.Funeral services will be held 10:30 am 
Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the First Church of God in Norton. Burial 
will follow at the Norton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-7:00 pm 
Wednesday, January 11, at the funeral home. Family will greet friends 
from 5-7:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to R.A. Peterson 
Memorial Fund and sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. 
Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at 
www.plumergobber.com

Dr. R.A. 'Buzz' Peterson

February 21, 1933
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 7, 2023

An obituary is pending with Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.plumergobber.com/obituaries/Wanda-Louise-Davison?obId=26907743#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>February 21, 1933
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 7, 2023An obituary is pending with Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.plumergobber.com/obituaries/Wanda-Louise-Davison?obId=26907743#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Wanda Louise Davison

Lowell Beecher, 82, a lifetime Graham County resident, died on January, 6, 2023 in Lawrence, Kansas.

Lowell
 was born on November 21, 1940, at the family farm one mile north of 
what had previously been the Spring Creek trading center, 15 miles 
northeast of Hill City, Kansas. His birthplace was the home constructed 
by homesteader Frank Heyer in 1909. He was the third-born son of Glenn 
and Margaret (Stewart) Beecher.

Denied the opportunity 
to attend Spring Creek District #27 School—as had his two siblings—by 
school consolidation, Lowell was enrolled in Hill City’s 
yet-to-be-completed brick-and-mortar elementary school in the late 
summer of 1946. Nevertheless, his early attendance at the Spring Creek 
United Brethren in Christ Church—another feature of the trading center 
and a structure his grandfather, Edward H. Beecher, helped construct 
early in 1911—instilled an interest in early Graham County history which
 was to dominate his retirement years.

Following his 
graduation from Hill City Memorial High School in 1958 and his 
completion of his A.B. in English from Fort Hays State College in 1962, 
Lowell was contracted for a period of two consecutive terms by Palco 
High School. On June 2 of the same year, Lowell and Janice Super were 
united in marriage at Hill City’s Christian Church. Then, in 1964, 
Lowell left Palco for Hill City High School, a tenure which was to last 
for the next 38 years.

In 1969, daughter Amy Leigh, the
 Beecher’s only child, was born; she was her parents’ greatest gift, the
 devoted child who lavished love and assistance upon her parents through
 their middle and declining years.

In 1970, the family 
of three acquired their permanent home in Hill City, the same residence 
in which Janice had spent her youth from age seven to her maturity, and 
which the Beecher family would occupy for the next 53 years.

Upon
 his retirement in 2002, Lowell became involved with the Graham County 
Historical Society, a pastime-turned-passion which was to endure and 
occupy many involved hours for the balance of his productive life. 
Teamed with his history-devoted wife and Graham County native, Betty 
Parker Elliott, the three built countless archival files of family 
genealogy, settlement histories, cemetery records, and a multitude of 
other compilations. The three were also instrumental in the 
reorganization of the vast holdings of the Society’s museum.

It
 was during this time, with the research assistance of wife, Janice, and
 frequent copyediting expertise of daughter, Amy, that he composed three
 locally-published books of Graham County history, the most significant 
of which remains a history of Millbrook, the first county seat of Graham
 County.

Concurrently, he maintained a regular-feature 
historical column in the Hill City Times newspaper and submitted for 
publication a number of historical features highlighting Graham County’s
 past.

After Janice’s passing, Lowell was supported by daughter 
Amy who visited frequently and served as his chauffer on their many road
 trips exploring western Kansas. The two spent precious days traveling, 
cooking, and watching Kansas basketball together.

Lowell
 was predeceased by his wife, Janice, on October 7, 2018, following 56 
years of marriage. He also followed his parents, Glenn and Margaret 
Beecher, brother Wayne E. Beecher and Wayne’s wife, Mary Delores “Del” 
Beecher, his wife’s parents, Max and Clara (Evans) Super, and a 
brother-in-law and his wife, Bill and Bernice (Nutsch) Super.

He
 is survived by his beloved daughter, Amy, of Lawrence, Kansas, his 
brother, Lynn Beecher of Kansas City, Missouri, and his nieces and 
nephews. Also surviving are many cousins, including the favored “Stewart
 kids” who also grew to adulthood in Hill City.

Services will be announced at a later date.

In
 lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Graham County 
Public Library or the University of Kansas Cancer Center for brain 
cancer research, in care of Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N. Pomeroy Ave.,
 Hill City, KS 67642

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Lowell Beecher, 82, a lifetime Graham County resident, died on January, 6, 2023 in Lawrence, Kansas.Lowell
 was born on November 21, 1940, at the family farm one mile north of 
what had previously been the Spring Creek trading center, 15 miles 
northeast of Hill City, Kansas. His birthplace was the home constructed 
by homesteader Frank Heyer in 1909. He was the third-born son of Glenn 
and Margaret (Stewart) Beecher.Denied the opportunity 
to attend Spring Creek District #27 School—as had his two siblings—by 
school consolidation, Lowell was enrolled in Hill City’s 
yet-to-be-completed brick-and-mortar elementary school in the late 
summer of 1946. Nevertheless, his early attendance at the Spring Creek 
United Brethren in Christ Church—another feature of the trading center 
and a structure his grandfather, Edward H. Beecher, helped construct 
early in 1911—instilled an interest in early Graham County history which
 was to dominate his retirement years.Following his 
graduation from Hill City Memorial High School in 1958 and his 
completion of his A.B. in English from Fort Hays State College in 1962, 
Lowell was contracted for a period of two consecutive terms by Palco 
High School. On June 2 of the same year, Lowell and Janice Super were 
united in marriage at Hill City’s Christian Church. Then, in 1964, 
Lowell left Palco for Hill City High School, a tenure which was to last 
for the next 38 years.In 1969, daughter Amy Leigh, the
 Beecher’s only child, was born; she was her parents’ greatest gift, the
 devoted child who lavished love and assistance upon her parents through
 their middle and declining years.In 1970, the family 
of three acquired their permanent home in Hill City, the same residence 
in which Janice had spent her youth from age seven to her maturity, and 
which the Beecher family would occupy for the next 53 years.Upon
 his retirement in 2002, Lowell became involved with the Graham County 
Historical Society, a pastime-turned-passion which was to endure and 
occupy many involved hours for the balance of his productive life. 
Teamed with his history-devoted wife and Graham County native, Betty 
Parker Elliott, the three built countless archival files of family 
genealogy, settlement histories, cemetery records, and a multitude of 
other compilations. The three were also instrumental in the 
reorganization of the vast holdings of the Society’s museum.It
 was during this time, with the research assistance of wife, Janice, and
 frequent copyediting expertise of daughter, Amy, that he composed three
 locally-published books of Graham County history, the most significant 
of which remains a history of Millbrook, the first county seat of Graham
 County.Concurrently, he maintained a regular-feature 
historical column in the Hill City Times newspaper and submitted for 
publication a number of historical features highlighting Graham County’s
 past.After Janice’s passing, Lowell was supported by daughter 
Amy who visited frequently and served as his chauffer on their many road
 trips exploring western Kansas. The two spent precious days traveling, 
cooking, and watching Kansas basketball together.Lowell
 was predeceased by his wife, Janice, on October 7, 2018, following 56 
years of marriage. He also followed his parents, Glenn and Margaret 
Beecher, brother Wayne E. Beecher and Wayne’s wife, Mary Delores “Del” 
Beecher, his wife’s parents, Max and Clara (Evans) Super, and a 
brother-in-law and his wife, Bill and Bernice (Nutsch) Super.He
 is survived by his beloved daughter, Amy, of Lawrence, Kansas, his 
brother, Lynn Beecher of Kansas City, Missouri, and his nieces and 
nephews. Also surviving are many cousins, including the favored “Stewart
 kids” who also grew to adulthood in Hill City.Services will be announced at a later date.In
 lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Graham County 
Public Library or the University of Kansas Cancer Center for brain 
cancer research, in care of Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N. Pomeroy Ave.,
 Hill City, KS 67642

Lowell Beecher

Theodore “Ted” Soukup of Wilson, KS, passed away on January 6, 
2023, at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS, at the age of 62. He 
was born on September 25, 1960, to Elroy and Marilyn (Vanek) Soukup in 
Ellsworth, KS.

Ted grew up in Wilson and graduated from
 Wilson High School in 1978. After high school, he entered the workforce
 working for the City of Wilson. He worked there for many years 
achieving the Assistant Superintendent position and then the 
Superintendent position and retired in 2019. He was a member of the St. 
Wenceslaus Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus.

Ted
 loved nature, bow hunting, and sports of any kind. A loyal Chiefs’ fan,
 he never missed a game. He also enjoyed watching his nieces’ and 
nephews’ sporting events. A very generous man, he would help anyone in 
the community with anything he could. He loved his family, especially 
his grandkids.

Ted is survived by his mother, Marilyn 
Soukup of Wilson; sons: Tye Soukup (Sadie) of Wilson and Tel Soukup 
(Kaylee) of Hutchinson, KS; siblings: Sharon Wagner (Bob) of Beloit, KS,
 Jane Jermark (Warren) of Beloit, KS, Lori Steinle (Todd) of Wilson, Roy
 Soukup (Jane) of Hays, KS, and Mary Lynn Zelenka (Calvin) of Wilson; 
and 4 grandchildren: Abi and Maci Soukup, Taiden Torres, and KyeRoy 
Soukup.

He is preceded in death by his father, Elroy Soukup.

Ted
 was a good-hearted man who worked hard, enjoyed life, and cherished his
 family and friends. Although he was taken from us far too soon, we know
 that those we enjoyed and loved, we can never lose, for all that we 
love deeply becomes a part of us. We can smile because he lived and left
 us with cherished memories that will live forever in our hearts. He 
will be remembered in love.

A Mass of Christian Burial 
will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the St. 
Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson. Burial will follow in the church 
cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday, 3-8PM with a Vigil Service at 
7PM at the funeral home in Wilson.

Memorials are 
suggested to Wilson Fire Department or St. Wenceslaus Cemetery Fund and 
may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 610 24th St, Wilson, KS 
67490.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1673272179500.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Theodore “Ted” Soukup of Wilson, KS, passed away on January 6, 
2023, at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS, at the age of 62. He 
was born on September 25, 1960, to Elroy and Marilyn (Vanek) Soukup in 
Ellsworth, KS.Ted grew up in Wilson and graduated from
 Wilson High School in 1978. After high school, he entered the workforce
 working for the City of Wilson. He worked there for many years 
achieving the Assistant Superintendent position and then the 
Superintendent position and retired in 2019. He was a member of the St. 
Wenceslaus Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus.Ted
 loved nature, bow hunting, and sports of any kind. A loyal Chiefs’ fan,
 he never missed a game. He also enjoyed watching his nieces’ and 
nephews’ sporting events. A very generous man, he would help anyone in 
the community with anything he could. He loved his family, especially 
his grandkids.Ted is survived by his mother, Marilyn 
Soukup of Wilson; sons: Tye Soukup (Sadie) of Wilson and Tel Soukup 
(Kaylee) of Hutchinson, KS; siblings: Sharon Wagner (Bob) of Beloit, KS,
 Jane Jermark (Warren) of Beloit, KS, Lori Steinle (Todd) of Wilson, Roy
 Soukup (Jane) of Hays, KS, and Mary Lynn Zelenka (Calvin) of Wilson; 
and 4 grandchildren: Abi and Maci Soukup, Taiden Torres, and KyeRoy 
Soukup.He is preceded in death by his father, Elroy Soukup.Ted
 was a good-hearted man who worked hard, enjoyed life, and cherished his
 family and friends. Although he was taken from us far too soon, we know
 that those we enjoyed and loved, we can never lose, for all that we 
love deeply becomes a part of us. We can smile because he lived and left
 us with cherished memories that will live forever in our hearts. He 
will be remembered in love.A Mass of Christian Burial 
will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the St. 
Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson. Burial will follow in the church 
cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday, 3-8PM with a Vigil Service at 
7PM at the funeral home in Wilson.Memorials are 
suggested to Wilson Fire Department or St. Wenceslaus Cemetery Fund and 
may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 610 24th St, Wilson, KS 
67490.

Theodore 'Ted' Soukup

Roxie Jean Tucker, died January 6,&nbsp;2023,&nbsp;due to injuries sustained in
 an automobile accident in Gray County. &nbsp;She was born on&nbsp;December 29, 
1952,&nbsp;at Cheyenne Wells, Colorado the daughter of William and Geneva 
(McGregor) Jones.

Roxie spent her childhood in Sharon Springs where she graduated from 
high school. &nbsp;She went on to further her education at Garden City 
Community College. While in college, she was introduced to Steve Tucker.
 &nbsp;They were united in marriage on June 1,&nbsp;1974,&nbsp;at the Copeland 
Methodist Church.

They made their home in Copeland and welcomed a baby girl, Geneva, 
into the family. In recent years, Roxie and her daughter would talk 
every day and their conversation would always end with “Love ya!”&nbsp;&nbsp;Roxie
 worked at the Channel 13 KAKE station with Bob Surber, handling all of 
the tasks at the news station. &nbsp;When the station closed, Roxie went to 
work at the Montezuma State Bank as a teller and later as a loan 
secretary.&nbsp; She also worked for Payroll Plus in Montezuma. &nbsp;Between her 
full-time jobs, she enjoyed gardening and being involved on the farm. 
Helping Steve during harvest time and daily chores was her hobby.&nbsp;&nbsp;She 
especially enjoyed taking good care of her chickens and cats. &nbsp;Coffee 
time with friends was an important part of her life.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her presence will 
be missed.&nbsp;

Roxie is survived by a daughter, Geneva Tucker of Bremond, Texas; 
sister, Marietta Zimmerman and husband Don of Fort Collins, Colorado; a 
brother, David Jones of&nbsp;Sharon Springs, Kansas;&nbsp;sister-in-laws, 
Nancy&nbsp;Dotts&nbsp;of Montezuma, Donna&nbsp;Stark and Allie Tucker both of Copeland,
 Carla&nbsp;Shewey&nbsp;of Dodge City, Rita&nbsp;Ewoldt&nbsp;of Sioux Fall, South Dakota, 
and Sondra Jones of&nbsp;Grant, Nebraska. &nbsp;She is preceded in death by her 
parents; her husband, Steve; a brother, Andy Jones; and two 
brothers-in-law, Bob&nbsp;Tucker&nbsp;and Floyd&nbsp;Dotts.

Funeral service will be held at Copeland United Methodist Church on 
Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 2:00 PM with Pastor Doug Harris 
presiding. Burial will follow at the Copeland Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation will
 be at Swaim Funeral Chapel, Montezuma on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, 
from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. &nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to the Copeland United
 Methodist Church or Wallace County Foundation for the Bill and Mac 
Jones Scholarship in care of the funeral home. &nbsp;Thoughts and memories 
may be shared in the online guest book at <a href="http://www.swaimfuneralhome.com/">www.swaimfuneralhome.com</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Roxie Jean Tucker, died January 6,&nbsp;2023,&nbsp;due to injuries sustained in
 an automobile accident in Gray County. &nbsp;She was born on&nbsp;December 29, 
1952,&nbsp;at Cheyenne Wells, Colorado the daughter of William and Geneva 
(McGregor) Jones.Roxie spent her childhood in Sharon Springs where she graduated from 
high school. &nbsp;She went on to further her education at Garden City 
Community College. While in college, she was introduced to Steve Tucker.
 &nbsp;They were united in marriage on June 1,&nbsp;1974,&nbsp;at the Copeland 
Methodist Church.They made their home in Copeland and welcomed a baby girl, Geneva, 
into the family. In recent years, Roxie and her daughter would talk 
every day and their conversation would always end with “Love ya!”&nbsp;&nbsp;Roxie
 worked at the Channel 13 KAKE station with Bob Surber, handling all of 
the tasks at the news station. &nbsp;When the station closed, Roxie went to 
work at the Montezuma State Bank as a teller and later as a loan 
secretary.&nbsp; She also worked for Payroll Plus in Montezuma. &nbsp;Between her 
full-time jobs, she enjoyed gardening and being involved on the farm. 
Helping Steve during harvest time and daily chores was her hobby.&nbsp;&nbsp;She 
especially enjoyed taking good care of her chickens and cats. &nbsp;Coffee 
time with friends was an important part of her life.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her presence will 
be missed.&nbsp;Roxie is survived by a daughter, Geneva Tucker of Bremond, Texas; 
sister, Marietta Zimmerman and husband Don of Fort Collins, Colorado; a 
brother, David Jones of&nbsp;Sharon Springs, Kansas;&nbsp;sister-in-laws, 
Nancy&nbsp;Dotts&nbsp;of Montezuma, Donna&nbsp;Stark and Allie Tucker both of Copeland,
 Carla&nbsp;Shewey&nbsp;of Dodge City, Rita&nbsp;Ewoldt&nbsp;of Sioux Fall, South Dakota, 
and Sondra Jones of&nbsp;Grant, Nebraska. &nbsp;She is preceded in death by her 
parents; her husband, Steve; a brother, Andy Jones; and two 
brothers-in-law, Bob&nbsp;Tucker&nbsp;and Floyd&nbsp;Dotts.Funeral service will be held at Copeland United Methodist Church on 
Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 2:00 PM with Pastor Doug Harris 
presiding. Burial will follow at the Copeland Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation will
 be at Swaim Funeral Chapel, Montezuma on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, 
from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Copeland United
 Methodist Church or Wallace County Foundation for the Bill and Mac 
Jones Scholarship in care of the funeral home. &nbsp;Thoughts and memories 
may be shared in the online guest book at <a href="http://www.swaimfuneralhome.com/">www.swaimfuneralhome.com</a>.&nbsp;

Roxie Jean Tucker

Robert Wayne "Bob" McCurdy, 72, died Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Minneola District Hospital.

He was born August 29, 1950, at Astoria, Oregon, the son of Mac and 
Delores McCurdy.&nbsp; He lived many places growing up, including Hawaii and 
California.&nbsp; In November of 1978, he married Rebecca Dent and moved to 
Colorado.&nbsp; He received his Associates Degree from Front Range Community 
College in Colorado.&nbsp; He served in the United States Army during the 
Vietnam War where he was a helicopter gunner attaining the rank of 
Sergeant. He served his country as an active-duty soldier for 8 years 
and then joined the Army National Guard for another 4 years.&nbsp; The family
 remained in Colorado until 1985 when they relocated to San Diego. While
 there, Bob worked at NasCo Shipyard and Sundstrand as a mechanical 
maintenance engineer.&nbsp; He was a jack of all trades, working as 
maintenance director at Aspen Hospital, maintenance supervisor at the 
Lodge in Sundance, Utah. He also owned his own fresh seafood business 
“Just For The Halibut” after relocating to Scott City, Kansas. His last 
line of work before retirement was driving truck and hauling oil in 
Colorado.&nbsp; He moved to Dodge City in 2006 and resided in this area until
 2016.&nbsp; He made the move to Wyoming with his daughter and her family and
 moved back to Dodge City in 2019.&nbsp; Bob was a member of VFW Post 1714 
and American Legion Post 47 both in Dodge City.

Survivors include: 2 daughters, Rhiannon Morlan and husband Jamey, 
Offerle and Cyndy McCurdy, Australia; a son, Robert McCurdy Jr, 
Fullerton, Nebraska; 2 sisters, Diana Drapeau and husband Norman and 
Kimmie McCurdy all of Massachusetts; a sister-in-law, Kathy McCurdy, 
Enterprise, Alabama; 9 grandchildren, Janee Morlan; Kayden McCurdy and 
significant other, Zona Rhoades;&nbsp; Josh Wilson, Jarret McCurdy and 
significant other, Kinsie Reed; Bailey, Sofie, Leah, Clarissa, and Liam 
and 2 great grandchildren, Jentrie Morlan and Leslie Gill.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his former wife, Rebecca, a brother, Mike McCurdy, as well as other relatives.

Memorial services will be at 2:00 pm Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 
Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City, with David Johnson officiating.&nbsp; His
 cremated remains will be scattered at sea with military honors as per 
his wishes.&nbsp; There will be no public viewing.

The family suggests memorials to VFW Post 1714 in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

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 </figure>Robert Wayne "Bob" McCurdy, 72, died Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Minneola District Hospital.He was born August 29, 1950, at Astoria, Oregon, the son of Mac and 
Delores McCurdy.&nbsp; He lived many places growing up, including Hawaii and 
California.&nbsp; In November of 1978, he married Rebecca Dent and moved to 
Colorado.&nbsp; He received his Associates Degree from Front Range Community 
College in Colorado.&nbsp; He served in the United States Army during the 
Vietnam War where he was a helicopter gunner attaining the rank of 
Sergeant. He served his country as an active-duty soldier for 8 years 
and then joined the Army National Guard for another 4 years.&nbsp; The family
 remained in Colorado until 1985 when they relocated to San Diego. While
 there, Bob worked at NasCo Shipyard and Sundstrand as a mechanical 
maintenance engineer.&nbsp; He was a jack of all trades, working as 
maintenance director at Aspen Hospital, maintenance supervisor at the 
Lodge in Sundance, Utah. He also owned his own fresh seafood business 
“Just For The Halibut” after relocating to Scott City, Kansas. His last 
line of work before retirement was driving truck and hauling oil in 
Colorado.&nbsp; He moved to Dodge City in 2006 and resided in this area until
 2016.&nbsp; He made the move to Wyoming with his daughter and her family and
 moved back to Dodge City in 2019.&nbsp; Bob was a member of VFW Post 1714 
and American Legion Post 47 both in Dodge City.Survivors include: 2 daughters, Rhiannon Morlan and husband Jamey, 
Offerle and Cyndy McCurdy, Australia; a son, Robert McCurdy Jr, 
Fullerton, Nebraska; 2 sisters, Diana Drapeau and husband Norman and 
Kimmie McCurdy all of Massachusetts; a sister-in-law, Kathy McCurdy, 
Enterprise, Alabama; 9 grandchildren, Janee Morlan; Kayden McCurdy and 
significant other, Zona Rhoades;&nbsp; Josh Wilson, Jarret McCurdy and 
significant other, Kinsie Reed; Bailey, Sofie, Leah, Clarissa, and Liam 
and 2 great grandchildren, Jentrie Morlan and Leslie Gill.He was preceded in death by his parents, his former wife, Rebecca, a brother, Mike McCurdy, as well as other relatives.Memorial services will be at 2:00 pm Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 
Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City, with David Johnson officiating.&nbsp; His
 cremated remains will be scattered at sea with military honors as per 
his wishes.&nbsp; There will be no public viewing.The family suggests memorials to VFW Post 1714 in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

Robert Wayne 'Bob' McCurdy

Charleen Kay Thomas, 83, went to her eternal home on January 2, 2023.
 She was born July 13, 1939, in Lebanon, KS to Clyde and Daisy 
(Marihughes) Herndon. She graduated from Lebanon High School in 1957. 
Upon graduation, she moved to Topeka, KS where she started her career 
with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.

On August 23, 1959, she 
married her high school sweetheart, Derald Dean Thomas, and they shared 
45 years of marriage before his passing in 2004. She started her 
adventure of being a Navy wife for 18 years. While stationed in 
California, they were blessed with two beautiful daughters, Gayleen 
(1962) and Nadean (1964). In 1971, they all moved back to the Midwest to
 Hutchinson, KS. There she returned to Southwestern Bell Telephone 
Company, later becoming AT&amp;T, where she retired from in 1990. After 
retiring, her and Derald moved to Holton, KS where she supervised the 
Holton Senior Center and had a self-owned house cleaning business. It 
was in 2002 when they moved to Inman, KS to be close to both of their 
daughters and grandchildren.

While in Inman, she made great 
friendships, spent time with family, and was the supervisor of the Inman
 Senior Center for almost 13 years. She enjoyed the multiple bus trips 
she helped organize to locations such as New York; Savannah, GA; 
Washington, D.C.; and Tennessee. She also hosted foreign exchange 
students that attended Inman High School on multiple occasions.

Charleen
 was a loving and caring individual. She was a spiritual woman who 
always looked out for her family and friends. She enjoyed spending time 
with her daughters and going to her grandchildren’s multiple activities 
and cheering them on. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, 
and all whom knew her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, 
Derald; her parents, Clyde and Daisy (Marihughes) Herndon; three sister 
in-laws; and two brother in-laws.

Charleen is survived by her 
companion, Bill Arneson, Sabetha; daughters Gayleen (Kelly) Thiessen, 
Inman; and Nadean (Richard) Glenn, Goddard. Grandchildren Jarrod 
(Ashley) Blackburn, Marshfield, WI; Marcha Glenn, Goddard; and Amanda 
Glenn, Goddard. Grandchildren in love Sarah (Tim) Gaynor, Sedgwick; Anna
 Ohle, Inman; and Jake Thiessen, Inman. Great grandson, Tyson Dean 
Blackburn and great grandchildren in love Hailey Gaynor, Kayden Ohle, 
T.J. Gaynor, Ella Thiessen, Max Thiessen, Piper Thiessen, and Briggs 
Thiessen. Brother Neal (Karen) Herndon, Lebanon, KS; brother in-law Jim 
Pierce, Hastings, NE; and sister in-law Patty Thomas, Osbourne, KS. As 
well as several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Cremation
 has already been performed and her celebration of life will be 
Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 2 pm at Zoar Mennonite Brethren Church, 
Inman, KS. Visitation will be Friday, January 27, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7
 p.m. with family in attendance at Inman Funeral Home, Inman, KS. She 
will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband, Derald Thomas, at a 
later date in Odessa Cemetery, Lebanon, KS. The family asks that 
memorials be made to Zoar Mennonite Brethren Church or Inman Senior 
Center, in care of Inman Funeral Home. To leave a condolence for the 
family, visit: <a href="http://www.inmanfh.com">www.inmanfh.com</a>.

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 </figure>Charleen Kay Thomas, 83, went to her eternal home on January 2, 2023.
 She was born July 13, 1939, in Lebanon, KS to Clyde and Daisy 
(Marihughes) Herndon. She graduated from Lebanon High School in 1957. 
Upon graduation, she moved to Topeka, KS where she started her career 
with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.On August 23, 1959, she 
married her high school sweetheart, Derald Dean Thomas, and they shared 
45 years of marriage before his passing in 2004. She started her 
adventure of being a Navy wife for 18 years. While stationed in 
California, they were blessed with two beautiful daughters, Gayleen 
(1962) and Nadean (1964). In 1971, they all moved back to the Midwest to
 Hutchinson, KS. There she returned to Southwestern Bell Telephone 
Company, later becoming AT&amp;T, where she retired from in 1990. After 
retiring, her and Derald moved to Holton, KS where she supervised the 
Holton Senior Center and had a self-owned house cleaning business. It 
was in 2002 when they moved to Inman, KS to be close to both of their 
daughters and grandchildren.While in Inman, she made great 
friendships, spent time with family, and was the supervisor of the Inman
 Senior Center for almost 13 years. She enjoyed the multiple bus trips 
she helped organize to locations such as New York; Savannah, GA; 
Washington, D.C.; and Tennessee. She also hosted foreign exchange 
students that attended Inman High School on multiple occasions.Charleen
 was a loving and caring individual. She was a spiritual woman who 
always looked out for her family and friends. She enjoyed spending time 
with her daughters and going to her grandchildren’s multiple activities 
and cheering them on. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, 
and all whom knew her.She was preceded in death by her husband, 
Derald; her parents, Clyde and Daisy (Marihughes) Herndon; three sister 
in-laws; and two brother in-laws.Charleen is survived by her 
companion, Bill Arneson, Sabetha; daughters Gayleen (Kelly) Thiessen, 
Inman; and Nadean (Richard) Glenn, Goddard. Grandchildren Jarrod 
(Ashley) Blackburn, Marshfield, WI; Marcha Glenn, Goddard; and Amanda 
Glenn, Goddard. Grandchildren in love Sarah (Tim) Gaynor, Sedgwick; Anna
 Ohle, Inman; and Jake Thiessen, Inman. Great grandson, Tyson Dean 
Blackburn and great grandchildren in love Hailey Gaynor, Kayden Ohle, 
T.J. Gaynor, Ella Thiessen, Max Thiessen, Piper Thiessen, and Briggs 
Thiessen. Brother Neal (Karen) Herndon, Lebanon, KS; brother in-law Jim 
Pierce, Hastings, NE; and sister in-law Patty Thomas, Osbourne, KS. As 
well as several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.Cremation
 has already been performed and her celebration of life will be 
Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 2 pm at Zoar Mennonite Brethren Church, 
Inman, KS. Visitation will be Friday, January 27, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7
 p.m. with family in attendance at Inman Funeral Home, Inman, KS. She 
will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband, Derald Thomas, at a 
later date in Odessa Cemetery, Lebanon, KS. The family asks that 
memorials be made to Zoar Mennonite Brethren Church or Inman Senior 
Center, in care of Inman Funeral Home. To leave a condolence for the 
family, visit: <a href="http://www.inmanfh.com">www.inmanfh.com</a>.

Charleen Kay Thomas

Helen Letha (Lemon) Shoemaker was born December 17, 1926, near Max, 
Nebraska to Bert E. Lemon and Jessie Grace (Gardener); the fifth of 
seven children. She died on December 18, 2022, at the Downs Nursing and 
Rehab Center at the age of 96 years. She married Vern Leroy Shoemaker on
 September 4, 1949, in Benkelman, Nebraska. To this union, four children 
were born: Glenn, Keith, Carla, and Dale. They were married for 73 
years.

They raised their children in Wheeler, Kansas, and were members of
 the First Christian Church in St. Francis, Kansas. She also taught 
Sunday School for many years. She was a homemaker and helped run the 
Shoemaker Store. In 1983, they transferred to Cawker City, Kansas when 
the Wheeler Post Office closed, and resided there following Vern’s 
retirement from the postal service.

Helen loved to bake, cook, sew, and do crafts. She also loved to 
travel. She and Vern traveled to all 50 states, and several 
international destinations including the Panama Canal, Ireland, China, 
Europe, and the Battlefields of WWII. She also enjoyed several cruises 
with her family.

Survivors include her husband, Vern; children, Glenn (Mary) of 
Hutchinson, Keith (Linda) of Oakley, and Carla (Curt) Rapp of 
Stockbridge, GA; grandchildren, Kelly (Brent) Thompson, Jenny Shoemaker,
 Amber Shoemaker, Kylie (Brett) Ziegler, and Taylor (Hailey) Rapp; and 
great grandchildren, Brylie and Kerrigan Thompson, and Braxton and Adley
 Ziegler. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Earl, Roy,
 and Glen Lemon; sisters, Opal Humphreys, Dorothy Humphreys, and Hope 
Morris; son, Dale Shoemaker; and great-grandson, Cade Thompson.

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 </figure>Helen Letha (Lemon) Shoemaker was born December 17, 1926, near Max, 
Nebraska to Bert E. Lemon and Jessie Grace (Gardener); the fifth of 
seven children. She died on December 18, 2022, at the Downs Nursing and 
Rehab Center at the age of 96 years. She married Vern Leroy Shoemaker on
 September 4, 1949, in Benkelman, Nebraska. To this union, four children 
were born: Glenn, Keith, Carla, and Dale. They were married for 73 
years.They raised their children in Wheeler, Kansas, and were members of
 the First Christian Church in St. Francis, Kansas. She also taught 
Sunday School for many years. She was a homemaker and helped run the 
Shoemaker Store. In 1983, they transferred to Cawker City, Kansas when 
the Wheeler Post Office closed, and resided there following Vern’s 
retirement from the postal service.Helen loved to bake, cook, sew, and do crafts. She also loved to 
travel. She and Vern traveled to all 50 states, and several 
international destinations including the Panama Canal, Ireland, China, 
Europe, and the Battlefields of WWII. She also enjoyed several cruises 
with her family.Survivors include her husband, Vern; children, Glenn (Mary) of 
Hutchinson, Keith (Linda) of Oakley, and Carla (Curt) Rapp of 
Stockbridge, GA; grandchildren, Kelly (Brent) Thompson, Jenny Shoemaker,
 Amber Shoemaker, Kylie (Brett) Ziegler, and Taylor (Hailey) Rapp; and 
great grandchildren, Brylie and Kerrigan Thompson, and Braxton and Adley
 Ziegler. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Earl, Roy,
 and Glen Lemon; sisters, Opal Humphreys, Dorothy Humphreys, and Hope 
Morris; son, Dale Shoemaker; and great-grandson, Cade Thompson.

Helen Letha (Lemon) Shoemaker

January 22, 1941
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 4, 2023

Click <a href="https://www.plumergobber.com/obituaries/Dr.-R.A.--Buzz-Peterson?obId=26832225#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>January 22, 1941
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 4, 2023An obituary is pending with Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.plumergobber.com/obituaries/Dr.-R.A.--Buzz-Peterson?obId=26832225#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

November 21, 1940
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 6, 2023

An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

November 21, 1940
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 6, 2023An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

September 25, 1960
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 6, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023, 
at 10:00 AM at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson. Burial will
 follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday, 3-8PM 
with a Vigil Service at 7PM at the funeral home in Wilson.

Memorials
 are suggested to Wilson Fire Department or St. Wenceslaus Cemetery Fund
 and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 610 24th St, Wilson, 
KS 67490.

September 25, 1960
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 6, 2023A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023, 
at 10:00 AM at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson. Burial will
 follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday, 3-8PM 
with a Vigil Service at 7PM at the funeral home in Wilson.Memorials
 are suggested to Wilson Fire Department or St. Wenceslaus Cemetery Fund
 and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 610 24th St, Wilson, 
KS 67490.A complete obituary is pending.&nbsp;

Ernest H. "Ernie" Eikleberry, died Jan. 6, 2023,
at age 90. 
 
He was born Feb. 18, 1932, in Salina, Kan., to Glen and Cecelia (Neubarth)
Eikleberry. He graduated from Salina High School, where he ran track. Upon
graduation in 1951, he joined the Kansas National Guard and then served in the
United States Army, where he rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant before his
discharge in 1955. He worked for the Saline County Engineer's Office and the
Saline County Noxious Weed Office, as well as for Clare Generator. 
 
Ernie married Jane Jackson in 1960 in the Barnard Baptist Church. They had one
daughter, Leslie. 
 
Ernie enjoyed reading non-fiction books, fishing, building things, watching
football, hanging out with the pool guys at the Salina Senior Center, and
cheering for his now-Central Mustangs. He was a member of the Sunflower Lions
Club for many years and served as District Governor. 
 
Survivors include his wife, Jane; daughter, Leslie, formerly of Hays; a number of cousins; and
friends who became family, including Chuck and Bobbie Shannon, Dan and Janet
Sparks, and Wayne and Dorothy Owen. 
 
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dale.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, January
11, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday,
January 12, at Ryan Mortuary,
with burial in the Brookville Cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Salina Emergency Aid
Food Bank or Tammy Walker Cancer Center.

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 </figure>Ernest H. "Ernie" Eikleberry, died Jan. 6, 2023,
at age 90. 
 
He was born Feb. 18, 1932, in Salina, Kan., to Glen and Cecelia (Neubarth)
Eikleberry. He graduated from Salina High School, where he ran track. Upon
graduation in 1951, he joined the Kansas National Guard and then served in the
United States Army, where he rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant before his
discharge in 1955. He worked for the Saline County Engineer's Office and the
Saline County Noxious Weed Office, as well as for Clare Generator. 
 
Ernie married Jane Jackson in 1960 in the Barnard Baptist Church. They had one
daughter, Leslie. 
 
Ernie enjoyed reading non-fiction books, fishing, building things, watching
football, hanging out with the pool guys at the Salina Senior Center, and
cheering for his now-Central Mustangs. He was a member of the Sunflower Lions
Club for many years and served as District Governor. 
 
Survivors include his wife, Jane; daughter, Leslie, formerly of Hays; a number of cousins; and
friends who became family, including Chuck and Bobbie Shannon, Dan and Janet
Sparks, and Wayne and Dorothy Owen. 
 
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dale.Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, January
11, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday,
January 12, at Ryan Mortuary,
with burial in the Brookville Cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Salina Emergency Aid
Food Bank or Tammy Walker Cancer Center.

Ernest H. 'Ernie' Eikleberry

Norman Dale “Norm” Richards was born December 10, 1940, at his rural 
home in Decatur County, Kansas.  He was the youngest of five children 
born to Edith M. (Holliday) and Elmer Leorin Richards.  He passed away 
January 6, 2023, at the age of 82.

Norm attended school in Oberlin 
and in high school excelled at football, basketball, and was very 
involved in FFA.  He graduated in 1959.

On March 26, 1960, Norm 
married Karen Sue Anderson and they were blessed with four children.  On
 February 9, 1985, Norm was further blessed with his 5th child.

Throughout
 his life Norm worked in several professions from farming, building 
truck washes all over the U.S., to his final job of being a rural mail 
carrier for the Oberlin Post Office.

Norm enjoyed darts, bowing, 
golfing, hunting, and especially fishing.  He shared his skills with his
 children and grand children and loved watching them all excel at 
whatever they did.  His kids and grandkids were his pride and joy.

Survivors
 include his five children: Barry (Patti) Richards of Oberlin, Todd 
(Ali) Richards of Silt, CO, Doug (Kristy) Richards of Preston, MN, 
Kristin (Greg) McHugh of Oberlin, and Chelsea Richards of Washington, 
UT.  Grandchildren: Curtis (Amanda) Richards, Bryan Richards, Jonathon 
(Amanda) Richards, and Andrew (Brooklyn) Richards, Jacob Richards, Caleb
 Richards, Kay (Jordan) Mason, Cap (Emily) Richards, Jordan (Cody) 
McHugh, Connor McHugh, and Tyler McHugh; great grandchildren: Sophia, 
Ellie, Trent, Holly, Briley, Hadley, Oakleigh, Weston, Ruby, Colton, 
Isabell, Lilly, Hank, Sarah, Bella, and Tucker.  Other family and 
friends.

Norm was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Allen Richards, Johnnie Richards, George Richards, and Betty Robbins.

Funeral
 services will be Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Pauls Funeral
 Home, Oberlin.  Burial will be in Oberlin Cemetery.  Memorial 
contributions may be made out to Miriam’s Hope.  Condolence can be left 
at www.paulsfh.com.

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 </figure>Norman Dale “Norm” Richards was born December 10, 1940, at his rural 
home in Decatur County, Kansas. He was the youngest of five children 
born to Edith M. (Holliday) and Elmer Leorin Richards. He passed away 
January 6, 2023, at the age of 82.Norm attended school in Oberlin 
and in high school excelled at football, basketball, and was very 
involved in FFA. He graduated in 1959.On March 26, 1960, Norm 
married Karen Sue Anderson and they were blessed with four children. On
 February 9, 1985, Norm was further blessed with his 5th child.Throughout
 his life Norm worked in several professions from farming, building 
truck washes all over the U.S., to his final job of being a rural mail 
carrier for the Oberlin Post Office.Norm enjoyed darts, bowing, 
golfing, hunting, and especially fishing. He shared his skills with his
 children and grand children and loved watching them all excel at 
whatever they did. His kids and grandkids were his pride and joy.Survivors
 include his five children: Barry (Patti) Richards of Oberlin, Todd 
(Ali) Richards of Silt, CO, Doug (Kristy) Richards of Preston, MN, 
Kristin (Greg) McHugh of Oberlin, and Chelsea Richards of Washington, 
UT. Grandchildren: Curtis (Amanda) Richards, Bryan Richards, Jonathon 
(Amanda) Richards, and Andrew (Brooklyn) Richards, Jacob Richards, Caleb
 Richards, Kay (Jordan) Mason, Cap (Emily) Richards, Jordan (Cody) 
McHugh, Connor McHugh, and Tyler McHugh; great grandchildren: Sophia, 
Ellie, Trent, Holly, Briley, Hadley, Oakleigh, Weston, Ruby, Colton, 
Isabell, Lilly, Hank, Sarah, Bella, and Tucker. Other family and 
friends.Norm was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Allen Richards, Johnnie Richards, George Richards, and Betty Robbins.Funeral
 services will be Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Pauls Funeral
 Home, Oberlin. Burial will be in Oberlin Cemetery. Memorial 
contributions may be made out to Miriam’s Hope. Condolence can be left 
at www.paulsfh.com.

Norman Dale 'Norm' Richards

Debbie Buehler, 70, died January 5, 2023, at The Shepherd’s Center, 
Cimarron, Kansas, surrounded by her family.&nbsp; She was born January 18, 
1952, in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of Bernard and Marion (Wirth) 
Schauf.&nbsp; Debbie was the youngest of four girls and they were all very 
talented musicians. Debbie could play the piano by ear and was a gifted 
singer.&nbsp; The four sisters would travel around the state singing under 
the name The Teen Timers &amp; Debbie.

Debbie graduated from Claflin High School in 1970, where she was 
known as a happy and bubbly girl that was active in many activities 
including cheerleading. &nbsp;She then attended Kansas University for a 
couple of years before finding her calling in Cosmetology School.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
After receiving her cosmetology license, she returned to Claflin and 
opened her own shop called The Clip Joint.&nbsp;

On July 21, 1971, she married Jere Buehler in Dubuque, in 1978 they 
were blessed with a son, B.J. Tragically in 1979 a car ran a stop sign 
and hit the car Debbie was a passenger in.&nbsp; Miraculously she lived but 
sustained a traumatic brain injury which changed her life.&nbsp; Even though 
Debbie was disabled she never let it dull her bright personality.&nbsp; She 
was a dynamic and positive individual, who lived life fully, inspiring 
those around her. She loved cheering on her KU teams, especially 
basketball, and more importantly cheering on her grandchildren in all of
 their activities.&nbsp;

Survivors include: her son, B.J. Buehler and wife Taunya of 
Ellinwood; four grandchildren, Brooklyn, Bailee, Kelby, and Kasch 
Buehler; three sisters, Sally Punte and husband Larry of LaGrange, 
California, Pat Talbott and husband Ned of Topeka, and Judy Burnes and 
husband Rich of Silver Springs, Maryland; ex-husband, Jere Buehler of 
Claflin; and many close cousins and friends.

Vigil and Rosary will be 7 p.m., Thursday, January 12th, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 
p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 13th,
 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin, Kansas, celebrated 
by Father Terrance Klein.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St. Catherine’s 
Cemetery, Dubuque, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to The Shepherd’s Center, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Debbie Buehler, 70, died January 5, 2023, at The Shepherd’s Center, 
Cimarron, Kansas, surrounded by her family.&nbsp; She was born January 18, 
1952, in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of Bernard and Marion (Wirth) 
Schauf.&nbsp; Debbie was the youngest of four girls and they were all very 
talented musicians. Debbie could play the piano by ear and was a gifted 
singer.&nbsp; The four sisters would travel around the state singing under 
the name The Teen Timers &amp; Debbie.Debbie graduated from Claflin High School in 1970, where she was 
known as a happy and bubbly girl that was active in many activities 
including cheerleading. &nbsp;She then attended Kansas University for a 
couple of years before finding her calling in Cosmetology School.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
After receiving her cosmetology license, she returned to Claflin and 
opened her own shop called The Clip Joint.&nbsp;On July 21, 1971, she married Jere Buehler in Dubuque, in 1978 they 
were blessed with a son, B.J. Tragically in 1979 a car ran a stop sign 
and hit the car Debbie was a passenger in.&nbsp; Miraculously she lived but 
sustained a traumatic brain injury which changed her life.&nbsp; Even though 
Debbie was disabled she never let it dull her bright personality.&nbsp; She 
was a dynamic and positive individual, who lived life fully, inspiring 
those around her. She loved cheering on her KU teams, especially 
basketball, and more importantly cheering on her grandchildren in all of
 their activities.&nbsp;Survivors include: her son, B.J. Buehler and wife Taunya of 
Ellinwood; four grandchildren, Brooklyn, Bailee, Kelby, and Kasch 
Buehler; three sisters, Sally Punte and husband Larry of LaGrange, 
California, Pat Talbott and husband Ned of Topeka, and Judy Burnes and 
husband Rich of Silver Springs, Maryland; ex-husband, Jere Buehler of 
Claflin; and many close cousins and friends.Vigil and Rosary will be 7 p.m., Thursday, January 12th, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 
p.m.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 13th,
 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin, Kansas, celebrated 
by Father Terrance Klein.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St. Catherine’s 
Cemetery, Dubuque, Kansas.Memorials may be made to The Shepherd’s Center, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Debbie Buehler

Thomas "Tom" Andrew Fabin was born August 28, 1958, in Phillipsburg, 
KS, the son of Marion &amp; Bernadette (Martin) Fabin.&nbsp; He passed away 
on January 5, 2023, at Kearney Regional Hospital in Kearney, NE at the 
age of 64.

Tom attended school in Phillipsburg &amp; graduated with the Class of 1977.

On May 6, 1978, he was united in marriage to Peggy McDermed.&nbsp; To this union 2 children were born, Kimberly &amp; Michael.

Tom worked many jobs through the years:&nbsp; Boogaarts Supermarket as a 
sacker &amp; meat cutter, Tamko Roofing, a mechanic &amp; truck driver 
for James Inc. &amp; Koch Truckline but the most rewarding was the last 
15 years he worked as a custodian for USD 325, first in the high school,
 then the middle school &amp; ending at the elementary school when his 
health began to fail due to his lung complications.&nbsp; Tom enjoyed the 
kids &amp; watching them grow, especially the ones that came to his home
 when they were kids at Peg’s Daycare.

He could be a man of few words or he could talk your leg off. Tom had
 a love for history, music, motorcycles &amp; trucks.&nbsp; His top love was 
being with family, whether it be his kids, grandkids, daughter-in-law 
&amp; immediate family.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Beverly Wiehl &amp; his in-laws, Frank &amp; Nancy McDermed.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years Peggy; his daughter, Kimberly 
Bui of Phillipsburg; son Michael &amp; wife Tasha of Hays; 6 
grandchildren: Thomas, Michaela &amp; Jeremiah Bui of Phillipsburg, 
Blake, &nbsp;Breckin &amp; Baylor Fabin of Hays; sisters-in-law, Marla &amp; 
Kandi McDermed, Connie (Melvin) Capps &amp; Kelli (Jack) Brandon all of 
Phillipsburg; brother-in-law Bryce Wiehl of Smith Center; nephews: John 
Wiehl of Cleveland, OH &amp; Joe (Dr. Leah) Wiehl of Smith Center; 
nieces: Jessica (David) Campbell, Rachel (Kyle) Barnes, Emily Brandon 
all of Phillipsburg &amp; Jacque (Guy) Runyon of Kirwin.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 2:00 p.m. in the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating. 
The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel 
Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Sunday &amp; 9:00 to 9:00 Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillipsburg Library or the Phillips County Hospital Lab &amp; X-ray departments.

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 </figure>Thomas "Tom" Andrew Fabin was born August 28, 1958, in Phillipsburg, 
KS, the son of Marion &amp; Bernadette (Martin) Fabin.&nbsp; He passed away 
on January 5, 2023, at Kearney Regional Hospital in Kearney, NE at the 
age of 64.Tom attended school in Phillipsburg &amp; graduated with the Class of 1977.On May 6, 1978, he was united in marriage to Peggy McDermed.&nbsp; To this union 2 children were born, Kimberly &amp; Michael.Tom worked many jobs through the years:&nbsp; Boogaarts Supermarket as a 
sacker &amp; meat cutter, Tamko Roofing, a mechanic &amp; truck driver 
for James Inc. &amp; Koch Truckline but the most rewarding was the last 
15 years he worked as a custodian for USD 325, first in the high school,
 then the middle school &amp; ending at the elementary school when his 
health began to fail due to his lung complications.&nbsp; Tom enjoyed the 
kids &amp; watching them grow, especially the ones that came to his home
 when they were kids at Peg’s Daycare.He could be a man of few words or he could talk your leg off. Tom had
 a love for history, music, motorcycles &amp; trucks.&nbsp; His top love was 
being with family, whether it be his kids, grandkids, daughter-in-law 
&amp; immediate family.Tom was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Beverly Wiehl &amp; his in-laws, Frank &amp; Nancy McDermed.Survivors include his wife of 44 years Peggy; his daughter, Kimberly 
Bui of Phillipsburg; son Michael &amp; wife Tasha of Hays; 6 
grandchildren: Thomas, Michaela &amp; Jeremiah Bui of Phillipsburg, 
Blake, &nbsp;Breckin &amp; Baylor Fabin of Hays; sisters-in-law, Marla &amp; 
Kandi McDermed, Connie (Melvin) Capps &amp; Kelli (Jack) Brandon all of 
Phillipsburg; brother-in-law Bryce Wiehl of Smith Center; nephews: John 
Wiehl of Cleveland, OH &amp; Joe (Dr. Leah) Wiehl of Smith Center; 
nieces: Jessica (David) Campbell, Rachel (Kyle) Barnes, Emily Brandon 
all of Phillipsburg &amp; Jacque (Guy) Runyon of Kirwin.Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 2:00 p.m. in the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating. 
The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel 
Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Sunday &amp; 9:00 to 9:00 Monday at the funeral home.Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillipsburg Library or the Phillips County Hospital Lab &amp; X-ray departments.

Thomas 'Tom' Andrew Fabin

Melvin Eugene “Mel” Schneider, 53, Rush Center, Kansas, passed away 
Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

Melvin was born March 5, 1969, in La Crosse, Kansas, the son of 
Marvin and Sharon (Wilcoxson) Schneider.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident of 
Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; A 1988 graduate of La Crosse High School, La 
Crosse, Kansas, he owned and operated Schneider Farms and Harvesting, 
Rush Center, Kansas, since 1997.

He was a member of U.S. Custom Harvesters, Inc., and attended the United Methodist Church, Bison, Kansas.

Survivors include:&nbsp; his father, Marvin Schneider, La Crosse, Kansas; 
his mother, Sharon Foust, Otis, Kansas, and several aunts, uncles and 
cousins.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. at 
the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Scott Tempero 
officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, La 
Crosse, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family request memorials to the Rush County Sheriff’s Office or the Rush County E.M.S.

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

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

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 </figure>Melvin Eugene “Mel” Schneider, 53, Rush Center, Kansas, passed away 
Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.Melvin was born March 5, 1969, in La Crosse, Kansas, the son of 
Marvin and Sharon (Wilcoxson) Schneider.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident of 
Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; A 1988 graduate of La Crosse High School, La 
Crosse, Kansas, he owned and operated Schneider Farms and Harvesting, 
Rush Center, Kansas, since 1997.He was a member of U.S. Custom Harvesters, Inc., and attended the United Methodist Church, Bison, Kansas.Survivors include:&nbsp; his father, Marvin Schneider, La Crosse, Kansas; 
his mother, Sharon Foust, Otis, Kansas, and several aunts, uncles and 
cousins.Funeral service will be Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. at 
the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Scott Tempero 
officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, La 
Crosse, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family request memorials to the Rush County Sheriff’s Office or the Rush County E.M.S.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Melvin Eugene 'Mel' Schneider

On July 21, 1971, she married Jere Buehler in Dubuque, in 1978 they 
were blessed with a son, B.J. Tragically in 1979, a car ran a stop sign 
and hit the car Debbie was a passenger in.&nbsp; Miraculously, she lived but 
sustained a traumatic brain injury which changed her life.&nbsp; Even though 
Debbie was disabled she never let it dull her bright personality.&nbsp; She 
was a dynamic and positive individual, who lived life fully, inspiring 
those around her. She loved cheering on her KU teams, especially 
basketball, and more importantly cheering on her grandchildren in all of
 their activities.&nbsp;

Debbie Buehler, 70, died January 5, 2023, at The Shepherd’s Center, 
Cimarron, Kansas, surrounded by her family.&nbsp; She was born January 18, 
1952, in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of Bernard and Marion (Wirth) 
Schauf.&nbsp; Debbie was the youngest of four girls and they were all very 
talented musicians. Debbie could play the piano by ear and was a gifted 
singer.&nbsp; The four sisters would travel around the state singing under 
the name The Teen Timers &amp; Debbie.Debbie graduated from Claflin High School in 1970, where she was 
known as a happy and bubbly girl that was active in many activities 
including cheerleading. &nbsp;She then attended Kansas University for a 
couple of years before finding her calling in Cosmetology School.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
After receiving her cosmetology license, she returned to Claflin and 
opened her own shop called The Clip Joint.&nbsp;On July 21, 1971, she married Jere Buehler in Dubuque, in 1978 they 
were blessed with a son, B.J. Tragically in 1979, a car ran a stop sign 
and hit the car Debbie was a passenger in.&nbsp; Miraculously, she lived but 
sustained a traumatic brain injury which changed her life.&nbsp; Even though 
Debbie was disabled she never let it dull her bright personality.&nbsp; She 
was a dynamic and positive individual, who lived life fully, inspiring 
those around her. She loved cheering on her KU teams, especially 
basketball, and more importantly cheering on her grandchildren in all of
 their activities.&nbsp;Survivors include: her son, B.J. Buehler and wife Taunya of 
Ellinwood; four grandchildren, Brooklyn, Bailee, Kelby, and Kasch 
Buehler; three sisters, Sally Punte and husband Larry of LaGrange, 
California, Pat Talbott and husband Ned of Topeka, and Judy Burnes and 
husband Rich of Silver Springs, Maryland; ex-husband, Jere Buehler of 
Claflin; and many close cousins and friends.Vigil and Rosary will be 7 p.m., Thursday, January 12th, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 
p.m.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 13th,
 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin, Kansas, celebrated 
by Father Terrance Klein.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St. Catherine’s 
Cemetery, Dubuque, Kansas.Memorials may be made to The Shepherd’s Center, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Betty Jane (Mayhew) Edson, 93, Plainville, KS, died January 6, 2023, 
at Brookdale Fairdale Assisted Living in Salina, KS surrounded by her 
loving family.

She was born 10 Feb 1929 on the family 
farm outside of Plainville. She was the daughter of Chalmar Mayhew and 
Anna (Cerrow) Mayhew. Her grandparents were original homesteaders in 
Rooks County from the 1870s.

Betty was a lifetime 
resident of Rooks County and graduated from Plainville Rural High School
 in 1947. She married Victor Olen Edson on 1 June 1948 on the Mayhew 
family farm and later worked as the manager of the Skogmos clothing 
store and as an insurance agent at the Plainville State Bank. Betty was 
also well known for her delicious cherry pies, butterscotch pies, and 
caramel popcorn. She was a member of the First Christian Church in 
Plainville.

She is survived by two daughters: Karol 
(Edson) Farahnak and Pedram of Southlake, Texas and Sheryl (Edson) 
Sammons and Steve of Salina, KS; three siblings: Jean Wright, Jennie 
Longnecker, and Delmar Mayhew; ten grandchildren; nineteen 
great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Betty
 was preceded in death by her husband Victor Olen Edson; daughter Vickie
 (Edson) Baird; grandson Todd Paulson; parents; siblings: infant Eula 
LaRee, child Corrine, infant triplets Dorothy Ann, Doris Mae, and Donald
 Dean, sisters Charlotte Hays and Gladys Cerrow, and brothers Roy Mayhew
 and Darrell Mayhew.

A funeral service will be held on 
Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 10AM at the First Christian Church in 
Plainville under the direction of grandson, Tyler Paulson. Burial will 
follow at the Plainville Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday 4-7 
PM with the family greeting friends 5:30-7PM.

In lieu 
of flowers, memorials are suggested to First Christian Church or Hospice
 of Salina and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd 
St., Plainville, KS 67663.

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 </figure>Betty Jane (Mayhew) Edson, 93, Plainville, KS, died January 6, 2023, 
at Brookdale Fairdale Assisted Living in Salina, KS surrounded by her 
loving family.She was born 10 Feb 1929 on the family 
farm outside of Plainville. She was the daughter of Chalmar Mayhew and 
Anna (Cerrow) Mayhew. Her grandparents were original homesteaders in 
Rooks County from the 1870s.Betty was a lifetime 
resident of Rooks County and graduated from Plainville Rural High School
 in 1947. She married Victor Olen Edson on 1 June 1948 on the Mayhew 
family farm and later worked as the manager of the Skogmos clothing 
store and as an insurance agent at the Plainville State Bank. Betty was 
also well known for her delicious cherry pies, butterscotch pies, and 
caramel popcorn. She was a member of the First Christian Church in 
Plainville.She is survived by two daughters: Karol 
(Edson) Farahnak and Pedram of Southlake, Texas and Sheryl (Edson) 
Sammons and Steve of Salina, KS; three siblings: Jean Wright, Jennie 
Longnecker, and Delmar Mayhew; ten grandchildren; nineteen 
great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.Betty
 was preceded in death by her husband Victor Olen Edson; daughter Vickie
 (Edson) Baird; grandson Todd Paulson; parents; siblings: infant Eula 
LaRee, child Corrine, infant triplets Dorothy Ann, Doris Mae, and Donald
 Dean, sisters Charlotte Hays and Gladys Cerrow, and brothers Roy Mayhew
 and Darrell Mayhew.A funeral service will be held on 
Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 10AM at the First Christian Church in 
Plainville under the direction of grandson, Tyler Paulson. Burial will 
follow at the Plainville Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday 4-7 
PM with the family greeting friends 5:30-7PM.In lieu 
of flowers, memorials are suggested to First Christian Church or Hospice
 of Salina and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd 
St., Plainville, KS 67663.

Betty Jane (Mayhew) Edson

Kenneth Paul “Ken” Abendshien Jr., age 75, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, at his home.&nbsp;

He was born January 1, 1948, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Kenneth and Elizabeth P. “Betty” (Pearson) Abendshien. &nbsp;He married Linda (Scheib) on March 29, 1969, in Great Bend, Kansas.

He grew up in&nbsp;Turon, Kansas, and was a 1965 graduate of Fairfield&nbsp;High School. &nbsp;He has&nbsp;lived in Hays since 1965, and was a 1970 graduate of Fort Hays State University&nbsp;with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business.&nbsp;&nbsp;He worked 23 years for Hadley Hospital and&nbsp;Hays Medical Center&nbsp;in the computer&nbsp;information system department. &nbsp;He then established and owned KPA and Associates, offering computer consulting for area hospitals for over 3 years. &nbsp;After 28 years,&nbsp;Ken&nbsp;retired from&nbsp;Great&nbsp;Plains Health Alliance in June of 2022 as&nbsp;Chief Information Officer.&nbsp;He was a former Kiwanis member,&nbsp;and a Past President of the Hays Kiwanis Club. &nbsp;He enjoyed traveling and taking family vacations each year,&nbsp;going on&nbsp;a number of cruises, and loves his “sun time” doing yard work and gardening. &nbsp;&nbsp;

His survivors include his wife, Linda, of the home; his children, Shari Meredith and husband, Michael, Hays, KS;&nbsp;Lisa&nbsp;Beebe and Jeff&nbsp;Siebert; Peculiar, MO;&nbsp;his&nbsp;grandchildren, Bradyn Meredith; Shayla Meredith;&nbsp;Jali“Hope” Cannon;&nbsp;Kenli&nbsp;Cannon; his brother, Dale Abendshien and wife, Patti, Hutchinson, KS; and his sister, Barbara Alpers and husband, Kevin, Hudson, KS. &nbsp;Also, several nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Funeral services are&nbsp;at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Cline’s-Keithley&nbsp;Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601&nbsp;with Rev. Delbert Stanton officiating. &nbsp;Burial will be in Mount Allen Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.

&nbsp; Visitation is from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. Monday, and from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, all at the mortuary.

The family suggests memorials made payable to the organization: The Hays Kiwanis Club or Fort&nbsp;Hays State University Endowment for (Informatics Scholarships)&nbsp;in care of the mortuary.

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 guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

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 </figure>Kenneth Paul “Ken” Abendshien Jr., age 75, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, at his home.&nbsp;He was born January 1, 1948, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Kenneth and Elizabeth P. “Betty” (Pearson) Abendshien. &nbsp;He married Linda (Scheib) on March 29, 1969, in Great Bend, Kansas.He grew up in&nbsp;Turon, Kansas, and was a 1965 graduate of Fairfield&nbsp;High School. &nbsp;He has&nbsp;lived in Hays since 1965, and was a 1970 graduate of Fort Hays State University&nbsp;with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business.&nbsp;&nbsp;He worked 23 years for Hadley Hospital and&nbsp;Hays Medical Center&nbsp;in the computer&nbsp;information system department. &nbsp;He then established and owned KPA and Associates, offering computer consulting for area hospitals for over 3 years. &nbsp;After 28 years,&nbsp;Ken&nbsp;retired from&nbsp;Great&nbsp;Plains Health Alliance in June of 2022 as&nbsp;Chief Information Officer.&nbsp;He was a former Kiwanis member,&nbsp;and a Past President of the Hays Kiwanis Club. &nbsp;He enjoyed traveling and taking family vacations each year,&nbsp;going on&nbsp;a number of cruises, and loves his “sun time” doing yard work and gardening. &nbsp;&nbsp;His survivors include his wife, Linda, of the home; his children, Shari Meredith and husband, Michael, Hays, KS;&nbsp;Lisa&nbsp;Beebe and Jeff&nbsp;Siebert; Peculiar, MO;&nbsp;his&nbsp;grandchildren, Bradyn Meredith; Shayla Meredith;&nbsp;Jali“Hope” Cannon;&nbsp;Kenli&nbsp;Cannon; his brother, Dale Abendshien and wife, Patti, Hutchinson, KS; and his sister, Barbara Alpers and husband, Kevin, Hudson, KS. &nbsp;Also, several nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;Funeral services are&nbsp;at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Cline’s-Keithley&nbsp;Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601&nbsp;with Rev. Delbert Stanton officiating. &nbsp;Burial will be in Mount Allen Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation is from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. Monday, and from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, all at the mortuary.The family suggests memorials made payable to the organization: The Hays Kiwanis Club or Fort&nbsp;Hays State University Endowment for (Informatics Scholarships)&nbsp;in care of the mortuary.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 guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

Kenneth Paul 'Ken' Abendshien Jr.

Virginia Fern Koehn, 85, passed away on January 4, 2023, at Bethel 
Home in Montezuma. Virginia was born December 28, 1937, to Herman and 
Elsie (Dirks) Ratzlaff in Fredonia.

Virginia accepted the Lord as her Savior and was baptized March 23, 
1950, in Scott City. Errol Koehn and Virginia Ratzlaff met each other 
when they both were 16 years old. They later married on December 27, 
1958, and just celebrated their 64th anniversary.

Virgina left behind those mourning her passing are her husband, 
Errol; daughter, Sheryl Tavares and husband Tom of Orlando, Florida; 
son, Kelly Koehn and wife Tracy of Prairie Village; three grandchildren,
 Sam Koehn of Mission, Kelsey Kuchera Mauck and husband Nathan of 
Overland Park, and Chase Kuchera of San Diego, California; two 
great-grandchildren, Sophie and Truman Mauck Overland Park. Also 
surviving are her brothers: Virgil Ratzlaff, Garry Ratzlaff and Galen 
Ratzlaff all of Scott City, Delbert Ratzlaff of Grove, Oklahoma, Leonard
 Ratzlaff of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Michael Ratzlaff of Russellville, 
Arkansas; and one sister, Glenda Ryan of Newton; brothers-in-law, 
Manford Koehn of Fort Dodge, Michael Koehn and wife Beth, and Keith 
Koehn and wife Virginia, all of Montezuma; and one sister- in-law, Kathy
 Ratzlaff along with numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding Virginia in 
death is a son, Bradley (Born 1959,died 1960); her parents, Herman and 
Elsie Ratzlaff; her brothers, Merrel Ratzlaff, Chester Ratzlaff, Gerald 
Ratzlaff, Milford Ratzlaff and Melvin Ratzlaff; one sister: Joyce 
Ratzlaff Koehn; sister-in-law Freda Ratzlaff; and two brothers-in-law, 
Jerald Koehn and Garry Koehn.

Graveside service will be held at Montezuma Mennonite Cemetery on 
Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 11:00 AM with Minister Charles Schmidt 
presiding. Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel, Montezuma on 
Monday, January 9, 2023, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM with the family recieving 
friends from 2-4PM. 

Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes 
Association in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and memories may be 
shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.

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 </figure>Virginia Fern Koehn, 85, passed away on January 4, 2023, at Bethel 
Home in Montezuma. Virginia was born December 28, 1937, to Herman and 
Elsie (Dirks) Ratzlaff in Fredonia.Virginia accepted the Lord as her Savior and was baptized March 23, 
1950, in Scott City. Errol Koehn and Virginia Ratzlaff met each other 
when they both were 16 years old. They later married on December 27, 
1958, and just celebrated their 64th anniversary.Virgina left behind those mourning her passing are her husband, 
Errol; daughter, Sheryl Tavares and husband Tom of Orlando, Florida; 
son, Kelly Koehn and wife Tracy of Prairie Village; three grandchildren,
 Sam Koehn of Mission, Kelsey Kuchera Mauck and husband Nathan of 
Overland Park, and Chase Kuchera of San Diego, California; two 
great-grandchildren, Sophie and Truman Mauck Overland Park. Also 
surviving are her brothers: Virgil Ratzlaff, Garry Ratzlaff and Galen 
Ratzlaff all of Scott City, Delbert Ratzlaff of Grove, Oklahoma, Leonard
 Ratzlaff of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Michael Ratzlaff of Russellville, 
Arkansas; and one sister, Glenda Ryan of Newton; brothers-in-law, 
Manford Koehn of Fort Dodge, Michael Koehn and wife Beth, and Keith 
Koehn and wife Virginia, all of Montezuma; and one sister- in-law, Kathy
 Ratzlaff along with numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding Virginia in 
death is a son, Bradley (Born 1959,died 1960); her parents, Herman and 
Elsie Ratzlaff; her brothers, Merrel Ratzlaff, Chester Ratzlaff, Gerald 
Ratzlaff, Milford Ratzlaff and Melvin Ratzlaff; one sister: Joyce 
Ratzlaff Koehn; sister-in-law Freda Ratzlaff; and two brothers-in-law, 
Jerald Koehn and Garry Koehn.Graveside service will be held at Montezuma Mennonite Cemetery on 
Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 11:00 AM with Minister Charles Schmidt 
presiding. Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel, Montezuma on 
Monday, January 9, 2023, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM with the family recieving 
friends from 2-4PM. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes 
Association in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and memories may be 
shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.

Virginia Fern Koehn

December 10, 1940
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 6, 2023

An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Norman-Dale-Richards?obId=26847470#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

December 10, 1940
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 6, 2023An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Norman-Dale-Richards?obId=26847470#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Norman Dale Richards

Robert E. “Bob” McCall, of Woodston, Kansas, passed away on 
January 4, 2023, at the Parkview Care Center in Osborne, Kansas, at the 
age of 100. He was born on November 29, 1922, to Henry and Emma 
(Vanderlip) McCall in Ash Rock Township North of Woodston. He was 
married on February 14, 1943, to Evelyn (Melton) McCall. She passed away
 in 1998. On September 3, 2000, Bob married Edna (Dibble) Taylor in 
Stockton, Kansas.

Bob grew up in rural Woodston and 
graduated from Woodston High School in 1940. Living a whole century, his
 only time living away from Woodston was when he enlisted in the U.S. 
Army from 1943 to 1946 during WWII and was stationed in Burtonwood, 
England as a welder. When he returned home to Woodston, he opened McCall
 Blacksmith Shop, working as a blacksmith for 50 years. He was a school 
bus driver for many years for the students of Woodston and the 
surrounding area.

Bob was a member of the VFW Post 
8873, American Legion Post 0087, the National Rifle Association, and was
 very involved in the Ash Rock Church preservation. He also served on 
the Rural Telephone Cooperative Board for thirty years.

Bob
 loved his family, and if he was not spending time with them, he enjoyed
 hunting, trap shooting (which he excelled at into his 90’s), cheering 
on K-State athletics, and having coffee at the White Elephant with 
friends, neighbors, his three-legged dog Sandy, and his special friend 
Raymond Garcia. Bob will be greatly missed by all who knew him, but the 
celebration of his life and memories will remain with us forever.

Bob
 is survived by his wife, Edna of Osborne; step-daughter, Stephanie 
(Travis) Sullivan of Emporia, KS; grandchild, Taylor Sullivan; 
sisters-in-law, Joan McCall and Erma Jean Price; and numerous nieces and
 nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; first
 wife, Evelyn; siblings, Mildred (Bryan) Anderson, Natalie (John) 
Stanhope, Donald McCall, Betty (Duane) Keirns, Walter (Carol) McCall; 
and nephew Jeff McCall.

A graveside service will be 
held on Monday, January 9, 2023, at 1:30 PM, at the Ash Rock Cemetery in
 Woodston. Visitation will be on Sunday, January 8, from 4PM until 8PM 
at the funeral home in Stockton.

Memorials are 
suggested to Ash Rock Cemetery or Woodston Rural Fire Department and may
 be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N 1st, Stockton, KS 
67669.

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 </figure>Robert E. “Bob” McCall, of Woodston, Kansas, passed away on 
January 4, 2023, at the Parkview Care Center in Osborne, Kansas, at the 
age of 100. He was born on November 29, 1922, to Henry and Emma 
(Vanderlip) McCall in Ash Rock Township North of Woodston. He was 
married on February 14, 1943, to Evelyn (Melton) McCall. She passed away
 in 1998. On September 3, 2000, Bob married Edna (Dibble) Taylor in 
Stockton, Kansas.Bob grew up in rural Woodston and 
graduated from Woodston High School in 1940. Living a whole century, his
 only time living away from Woodston was when he enlisted in the U.S. 
Army from 1943 to 1946 during WWII and was stationed in Burtonwood, 
England as a welder. When he returned home to Woodston, he opened McCall
 Blacksmith Shop, working as a blacksmith for 50 years. He was a school 
bus driver for many years for the students of Woodston and the 
surrounding area.Bob was a member of the VFW Post 
8873, American Legion Post 0087, the National Rifle Association, and was
 very involved in the Ash Rock Church preservation. He also served on 
the Rural Telephone Cooperative Board for thirty years.Bob
 loved his family, and if he was not spending time with them, he enjoyed
 hunting, trap shooting (which he excelled at into his 90’s), cheering 
on K-State athletics, and having coffee at the White Elephant with 
friends, neighbors, his three-legged dog Sandy, and his special friend 
Raymond Garcia. Bob will be greatly missed by all who knew him, but the 
celebration of his life and memories will remain with us forever.Bob
 is survived by his wife, Edna of Osborne; step-daughter, Stephanie 
(Travis) Sullivan of Emporia, KS; grandchild, Taylor Sullivan; 
sisters-in-law, Joan McCall and Erma Jean Price; and numerous nieces and
 nephews.He is preceded in death by his parents; first
 wife, Evelyn; siblings, Mildred (Bryan) Anderson, Natalie (John) 
Stanhope, Donald McCall, Betty (Duane) Keirns, Walter (Carol) McCall; 
and nephew Jeff McCall.A graveside service will be 
held on Monday, January 9, 2023, at 1:30 PM, at the Ash Rock Cemetery in
 Woodston. Visitation will be on Sunday, January 8, from 4PM until 8PM 
at the funeral home in Stockton.Memorials are 
suggested to Ash Rock Cemetery or Woodston Rural Fire Department and may
 be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N 1st, Stockton, KS 
67669.

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