Marcella I. “Sally” Bateman, passed away January 4, 2023, at Clara 
Barton Hospital, in Hoisington, Kansas, at the age of 93. &nbsp;Sally was 
born September 20, 1929, to Reuben and Alma Peterson of rural 
Shenandoah, Iowa.&nbsp; On Sept. 19, 1948 she married Charles Bateman Jr. of
 rural Farragut, Iowa (he passed away March 7, 1975). She soon found her
 life’s work—raising kids, starting in 1949 with Jim, then Bill, then 
Kelley, then Joe, and—whoa, surprise!--Karen in 1969.&nbsp; She married Les 
Witmer in 1979 and they were later divorced.&nbsp; By 1979 she was starting 
on the grandkids—17 of them when all was said and done.&nbsp; The 12 
great-grandkids move too fast for most of us to count, but Grandma Sally
 could, and she knew their birthdays, too! She enjoyed baking pies and 
cinnamon rolls, as well as making quilts for many charities, including 
Lutheran World Relief.

Sally and Charlie in 1969 moved from the farm near Shenandoah to 
Atlantic, Iowa, where Sally lived and was a member of St. Paul Lutheran 
Church. She then started moving around to follow kids (and then 
grandkids) to Kansas. First, to Lawrence where she was a member of Good 
Shepherd Lutheran Church and then to Great Bend in 2005, where she was 
member of St. Mark Lutheran Church and the Great Bend Senior Center. She
 returns now to her final resting place next to Charlie in Rose Hill 
Cemetery in Shenandoah.

Survivors include, her younger brother, Reynold Peterson of Madison, 
Wisconsin; her children: son Jim and wife Susan Bateman and daughter 
Kelley and husband Dave Witmer all of Lawrence, son Joe and wife 
Christina of Atlantic, Iowa, and daughter Karen and husband Scott Reddig
 of Great Bend; plus the grandkids, Tim, Mike, Nick, Brad, Andy, Sam, 
Joey, Max, Noah, Jace, Tegan, Taylor, Kelsey, and Ashley; and the 12 
great-grandkids. Also surviving are her nieces and nephews, Nancy, Dan, 
David, and Kristen; and several great nieces and nephews. Sally was 
preceded in death by her parents; older brother, Donald Peterson; 
husband, Charlie Bateman; a son, Bill Bateman; and granddaughters, 
Faith, Belle and Reese.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 6, 
2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, Kansas. Funeral Services will 
be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Emmanuel Lutheran 
Church, 406 E Pioneer Ave., Shenandoah, IA 51601, with Pastor Kurt 
Hoover presiding. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah, 
Iowa. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated to the American
 Heart Association and American Cancer Society, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

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 </figure>Marcella I. “Sally” Bateman, passed away January 4, 2023, at Clara 
Barton Hospital, in Hoisington, Kansas, at the age of 93. &nbsp;Sally was 
born September 20, 1929, to Reuben and Alma Peterson of rural 
Shenandoah, Iowa.&nbsp; On Sept. 19, 1948 she married Charles Bateman Jr. of
 rural Farragut, Iowa (he passed away March 7, 1975). She soon found her
 life’s work—raising kids, starting in 1949 with Jim, then Bill, then 
Kelley, then Joe, and—whoa, surprise!--Karen in 1969.&nbsp; She married Les 
Witmer in 1979 and they were later divorced.&nbsp; By 1979 she was starting 
on the grandkids—17 of them when all was said and done.&nbsp; The 12 
great-grandkids move too fast for most of us to count, but Grandma Sally
 could, and she knew their birthdays, too! She enjoyed baking pies and 
cinnamon rolls, as well as making quilts for many charities, including 
Lutheran World Relief.Sally and Charlie in 1969 moved from the farm near Shenandoah to 
Atlantic, Iowa, where Sally lived and was a member of St. Paul Lutheran 
Church. She then started moving around to follow kids (and then 
grandkids) to Kansas. First, to Lawrence where she was a member of Good 
Shepherd Lutheran Church and then to Great Bend in 2005, where she was 
member of St. Mark Lutheran Church and the Great Bend Senior Center. She
 returns now to her final resting place next to Charlie in Rose Hill 
Cemetery in Shenandoah.Survivors include, her younger brother, Reynold Peterson of Madison, 
Wisconsin; her children: son Jim and wife Susan Bateman and daughter 
Kelley and husband Dave Witmer all of Lawrence, son Joe and wife 
Christina of Atlantic, Iowa, and daughter Karen and husband Scott Reddig
 of Great Bend; plus the grandkids, Tim, Mike, Nick, Brad, Andy, Sam, 
Joey, Max, Noah, Jace, Tegan, Taylor, Kelsey, and Ashley; and the 12 
great-grandkids. Also surviving are her nieces and nephews, Nancy, Dan, 
David, and Kristen; and several great nieces and nephews. Sally was 
preceded in death by her parents; older brother, Donald Peterson; 
husband, Charlie Bateman; a son, Bill Bateman; and granddaughters, 
Faith, Belle and Reese.Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 6, 
2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, Kansas. Funeral Services will 
be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Emmanuel Lutheran 
Church, 406 E Pioneer Ave., Shenandoah, IA 51601, with Pastor Kurt 
Hoover presiding. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah, 
Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated to the American
 Heart Association and American Cancer Society, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

Marcella I. 'Sally' Bateman

Mary M. Cripe, 91, died on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Citizen’s 
Health. A resident of Colby since 1974, she was born on October 23, 
1931, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Thompson H. Everingham and Mary 
Elder Everingham. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Jack Cripe; brother Thompson Everingham and her sister Dorothy Call. 
She is survived by her son John Pavlovic of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and by two grandsons. 
Mary’s Antiques and Gifts was a thriving business in Colby for 20 years.
 Mary closed the store when Jack died in 1995 but continued the business
 through consignment shops. 
She traveled often, had many friends and was loved for her sense of humor, kind nature, and welcoming attitude toward all. 
A graveside service was January 4, 2023, at Beulah 
Cemetery in Colby, KS. For information or condolences, visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Mary M. Cripe, 91, died on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Citizen’s 
Health. A resident of Colby since 1974, she was born on October 23, 
1931, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Thompson H. Everingham and Mary 
Elder Everingham. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Jack Cripe; brother Thompson Everingham and her sister Dorothy Call. 
She is survived by her son John Pavlovic of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and by two grandsons. 
Mary’s Antiques and Gifts was a thriving business in Colby for 20 years.
 Mary closed the store when Jack died in 1995 but continued the business
 through consignment shops. 
She traveled often, had many friends and was loved for her sense of humor, kind nature, and welcoming attitude toward all. 
A graveside service was January 4, 2023, at Beulah 
Cemetery in Colby, KS. For information or condolences, visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Mary M. Cripe

Linda Ann (Wasinger) Riedel passed away in her home on January 3, 2023.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Linda was born in Hays, KS on September 15, 1947, to Francis “Whitey” and Dorothy (Damico)&nbsp;Wasinger.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She graduated from Marion High School (Hays, KS) in 1965 and went on to attend St. Mary of the Plains College (Dodge City, KS), where she graduated in 1969 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, eventually earning a Master’s Degree from Fort Hays State University (Hays, KS).

After graduation, she married Arthur Riedel of Hays, KS on August 25, 1969, but later divorced in 1986.

Linda’s legacy lives on in the character, integrity, and loving hearts of her children and grandchildren to whom she was completely devoted.&nbsp;

Her generosity and compassion encompassed everyone she encountered.&nbsp; As a dedicated English, speech and drama teacher in both Ellis and Eudora, she touched the lives of her students.&nbsp; Throughout the years, many have contacted her as adults to express appreciation of her belief in them, which enabled them to flourish.&nbsp;

Whenever she encountered someone in need, she threw herself into the cause.&nbsp; She spent long days and nights at the bedside of her cousins when they were battling cancer.&nbsp; She approached all she met with the same compassion, often taking the lost and alone under her wing.

While she was generous and giving, she also shared the family traits of a strong will, stubbornness, and outspokenness.

Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.&nbsp; Her home was filled with their pictures, artwork and activity schedules.&nbsp; She cheered them on and helped guide them through their hard times.&nbsp; She was proud to be their Nana/Grandma and loved them with all her heart.

She is survived by her two sons: John (and wife Lori) of Liberty, MO and Joseph (and wife Marcy) of Shawnee, KS; five grandchildren: Nicholas, Jacob, Reece, Joey and Reagan, two brothers Stephen&nbsp;Wasinger&nbsp;and Tom&nbsp;Wasinger&nbsp;as well as nieces, nephews and numerous cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Dorothy&nbsp;Wasinger.

A Visitation will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, January 7th, 2023, with A Celebration of Life to follow at 3 pm.&nbsp; Both will be held at Amos Family Funeral Home at 10901 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS 66203.&nbsp; In addition, a Mass will be held at 10 am on Monday, January 9th, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hays, KS.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the “Saint Luke’s Foundation NICU Fund”.

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 </figure>Linda Ann (Wasinger) Riedel passed away in her home on January 3, 2023.&nbsp;&nbsp;Linda was born in Hays, KS on September 15, 1947, to Francis “Whitey” and Dorothy (Damico)&nbsp;Wasinger.&nbsp;&nbsp;She graduated from Marion High School (Hays, KS) in 1965 and went on to attend St. Mary of the Plains College (Dodge City, KS), where she graduated in 1969 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, eventually earning a Master’s Degree from Fort Hays State University (Hays, KS).After graduation, she married Arthur Riedel of Hays, KS on August 25, 1969, but later divorced in 1986.Linda’s legacy lives on in the character, integrity, and loving hearts of her children and grandchildren to whom she was completely devoted.&nbsp;Her generosity and compassion encompassed everyone she encountered.&nbsp; As a dedicated English, speech and drama teacher in both Ellis and Eudora, she touched the lives of her students.&nbsp; Throughout the years, many have contacted her as adults to express appreciation of her belief in them, which enabled them to flourish.&nbsp;Whenever she encountered someone in need, she threw herself into the cause.&nbsp; She spent long days and nights at the bedside of her cousins when they were battling cancer.&nbsp; She approached all she met with the same compassion, often taking the lost and alone under her wing.While she was generous and giving, she also shared the family traits of a strong will, stubbornness, and outspokenness.Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.&nbsp; Her home was filled with their pictures, artwork and activity schedules.&nbsp; She cheered them on and helped guide them through their hard times.&nbsp; She was proud to be their Nana/Grandma and loved them with all her heart.She is survived by her two sons: John (and wife Lori) of Liberty, MO and Joseph (and wife Marcy) of Shawnee, KS; five grandchildren: Nicholas, Jacob, Reece, Joey and Reagan, two brothers Stephen&nbsp;Wasinger&nbsp;and Tom&nbsp;Wasinger&nbsp;as well as nieces, nephews and numerous cousins.She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Dorothy&nbsp;Wasinger.She will be greatly missed.A Visitation will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, January 7th, 2023, with A Celebration of Life to follow at 3 pm.&nbsp; Both will be held at Amos Family Funeral Home at 10901 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS 66203.&nbsp; In addition, a Mass will be held at 10 am on Monday, January 9th, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hays, KS.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the “Saint Luke’s Foundation NICU Fund”.

Linda Ann (Wasinger) Riedel

On the afternoon of New Years’s Day 2023, Daniel Elmer Libby of 
Fellsburg, Kansas, passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones 
at the age of 71. 

Dan was born in Smith Center, Ks to Randall and Jean 
Libby, February 28, 1951 and raised on the family farm. He was well 
known in the county for his love of fast cars, especially his 1965 GTO. 
In 1971, Dan received his mechanics degree from NCK Tech Beloit and 
enjoyed that vocation until he found his calling working with cattle and
 farming until eventually working for Mull Farms for 30 years. 
On New Year’s Eve 1970, Dan met the love of his life and announced that 
night to his mother that he had met the woman he was gonna marry. One 
year and one week later, he did just that when he married Helen Deibert 
in Esbon, Ks on January 8th 1972. Dan and Helen were so blessed to 
celebrate their 50th anniversary last year with all their friends and 
family. From that union came four children Travis, Chandra, Kimberly and
 Angelina, and then 11 grandchildren followed. Those children and 
grandchildren were privileged to witness that love story that lasted 52 
years and one day. 
Dan loved to gab about anything and nothing for hours, especially if 
that nothing happened to be nature or hunting related. He was an avid 
hunter, trapper and fisherman and loved to share that interest with 
family and friends alike. Oh, the tales he had to tell as tears rolled 
in laughter! 
Dan is survived by his wife, Helen of Fellsburg, son Travis (Angelique) 
Libby of Haviland, Ks, and 3 daughters Chandra (Matt) Francis of 
Fellsburg, Kimberly Blass (Daryl) of Belpre, Ks and Angelina (Hector) 
Torres of Fellsburg, eleven grandchildren; Rosalee Libby, Lucinda Libby,
 Kelsi (Jace) Bender, Eli Francis, Blaiz Libby, Secylla Blass (Jonah), 
Brady Blass, Camron Torres, Samuel Torres, Esmeralda Torres, and Grace 
Torres, and sister Deanna Newberry of Hays, Ks, along with many Deibert 
in-laws, nieces, nephews and countless cousins. He was preceded in death
 by his parents Randall and Jean Libby and his brother-in-law Larry 
Newberry. 
Memorial services and celebration of Dan’s life will be held&nbsp;at 11:00 am
 Saturday, January 7th, 2023, at Trousdale Community Church, Trousdale, 
Kansas, with pastor Carey Haner presiding. Private family inurnment will 
be at a future date in Fellsburg Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to 
Kansas Wildlife and Parks-Wild Trust, (for disability accessible 
improvements) in care of Fleener Funeral Home, 514 S. Main St., PO Box 
41, Greensburg, Ks 67054.

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 </figure>On the afternoon of New Years’s Day 2023, Daniel Elmer Libby of 
Fellsburg, Kansas, passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones 
at the age of 71. Dan was born in Smith Center, Ks to Randall and Jean 
Libby, February 28, 1951 and raised on the family farm. He was well 
known in the county for his love of fast cars, especially his 1965 GTO. 
In 1971, Dan received his mechanics degree from NCK Tech Beloit and 
enjoyed that vocation until he found his calling working with cattle and
 farming until eventually working for Mull Farms for 30 years. 
On New Year’s Eve 1970, Dan met the love of his life and announced that 
night to his mother that he had met the woman he was gonna marry. One 
year and one week later, he did just that when he married Helen Deibert 
in Esbon, Ks on January 8th 1972. Dan and Helen were so blessed to 
celebrate their 50th anniversary last year with all their friends and 
family. From that union came four children Travis, Chandra, Kimberly and
 Angelina, and then 11 grandchildren followed. Those children and 
grandchildren were privileged to witness that love story that lasted 52 
years and one day. 
Dan loved to gab about anything and nothing for hours, especially if 
that nothing happened to be nature or hunting related. He was an avid 
hunter, trapper and fisherman and loved to share that interest with 
family and friends alike. Oh, the tales he had to tell as tears rolled 
in laughter! 
Dan is survived by his wife, Helen of Fellsburg, son Travis (Angelique) 
Libby of Haviland, Ks, and 3 daughters Chandra (Matt) Francis of 
Fellsburg, Kimberly Blass (Daryl) of Belpre, Ks and Angelina (Hector) 
Torres of Fellsburg, eleven grandchildren; Rosalee Libby, Lucinda Libby,
 Kelsi (Jace) Bender, Eli Francis, Blaiz Libby, Secylla Blass (Jonah), 
Brady Blass, Camron Torres, Samuel Torres, Esmeralda Torres, and Grace 
Torres, and sister Deanna Newberry of Hays, Ks, along with many Deibert 
in-laws, nieces, nephews and countless cousins. He was preceded in death
 by his parents Randall and Jean Libby and his brother-in-law Larry 
Newberry. 
Memorial services and celebration of Dan’s life will be held&nbsp;at 11:00 am
 Saturday, January 7th, 2023, at Trousdale Community Church, Trousdale, 
Kansas, with pastor Carey Haner presiding. Private family inurnment will 
be at a future date in Fellsburg Cemetery. Memorials can be made to 
Kansas Wildlife and Parks-Wild Trust, (for disability accessible 
improvements) in care of Fleener Funeral Home, 514 S. Main St., PO Box 
41, Greensburg, Ks 67054.

Daniel Elmer Libby

Mayme L. (Cooper) Martin of Dorrance, KS,&nbsp;&nbsp;passed away December 30, 2022, at Main Street Manor in Russell, KS, at the age of 88.

She was born September 13, 1934, in rural Dorrance, to Ralph and Elva (Weinhold) Cooper, the fifth of six children. Growing up she loved to be outside and caring for the animals. After attending Omaha Baptist Bible College, she went to Asbury School of Nursing in Salina, KS, and became an RN. She worked for many years as a private duty nurse, then at Russell Regional Hospital until her retirement.&nbsp;

Mayme was preceded in death by her brother A. G. T. (Tolbert) Cooper; sisters Irene Cooper and Mavis Kaufman; and brothers-in-law Reuben Hendrich and Henry Duryee.

She is survived by her son, James Martin, and his wife Terri of Dorrance, KS; granddaughters Elizabeth (Daniel) Schrandt of Glasco, KS, and Kadie Martin, of Cary, NC; and great-granddaughter MaryAnn Schrandt, of Glasco.

She is also survived by her sisters, Ina Hendrich, of Salina, KS, and Nancy Duryee of Dorrance, KS; sister-in-law Marge Cooper of Arvada, CO; brother-in-law Marlyn (Sonny) Kaufman, of Russell, KS; and many nieces and nephews and their children who have fond memories of her.

There will not be a public memorial service.

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 </figure>Mayme L. (Cooper) Martin of Dorrance, KS,&nbsp;&nbsp;passed away December 30, 2022, at Main Street Manor in Russell, KS, at the age of 88.She was born September 13, 1934, in rural Dorrance, to Ralph and Elva (Weinhold) Cooper, the fifth of six children. Growing up she loved to be outside and caring for the animals. After attending Omaha Baptist Bible College, she went to Asbury School of Nursing in Salina, KS, and became an RN. She worked for many years as a private duty nurse, then at Russell Regional Hospital until her retirement.&nbsp;Mayme was preceded in death by her brother A. G. T. (Tolbert) Cooper; sisters Irene Cooper and Mavis Kaufman; and brothers-in-law Reuben Hendrich and Henry Duryee.She is survived by her son, James Martin, and his wife Terri of Dorrance, KS; granddaughters Elizabeth (Daniel) Schrandt of Glasco, KS, and Kadie Martin, of Cary, NC; and great-granddaughter MaryAnn Schrandt, of Glasco.She is also survived by her sisters, Ina Hendrich, of Salina, KS, and Nancy Duryee of Dorrance, KS; sister-in-law Marge Cooper of Arvada, CO; brother-in-law Marlyn (Sonny) Kaufman, of Russell, KS; and many nieces and nephews and their children who have fond memories of her.There will not be a public memorial service.

Mayme L. (Cooper) Martin

Imelda Mae “Millie” Karlin, 88, Hays, passed away on January 3, 2023, at Via Christi Village in Hays.&nbsp;

She was born May 23, 1934, in Ellis, 
Kansas, the daughter of Florian and Clara (Rohleder) Engel.&nbsp; On October 
24, 1955, she was united in marriage to Marvin Karlin at St. Mary’s 
Catholic Church in Ellis.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on January 9, 1993.&nbsp;
 Millie worked at Farm Bureau Insurance Company for 25 years and then 
for USDA Rural Development office for 27 years, retiring in 2001.&nbsp; She 
kept active and social in various community organizations throughout her
 lifetime, serving on the Parish Council and as a Perpetual Adorer at 
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish.&nbsp; She was a member of the Daughters of 
Isabella Circle #254 for 65 years and was selected as the Kansas 
Daughter of the Year in 2002.&nbsp; Millie was active in the local chapter of
 AARP where she enjoyed many lively conversations and made new friends, 
and was named Woman of the Year in the Hays Business and Professional 
Women’s Club, coordinating the Jerry Lewis Telethon at the Hays Mall and
 forming lifelong friendships.&nbsp; She was most proud of being a Senior 
Companion for over 21 years, helping numerous seniors and their families
 remain in their homes.&nbsp;

Millie had an incredible work ethic and
 when she wasn’t working or volunteering, she loved traveling to see her
 daughters and grandchildren.&nbsp; She was also very proud to be an Ellis 
native and a 1951 graduate of Ellis High School.&nbsp; Her heart always beat a
 “little bit faster” she said when she entered the city limits of Ellis.

Millie is survived by two daughters, 
Beth Malatin (Mike) of Enid, OK and Mary Akagi (Brett) of Lenexa, KS; 
two sisters, Norma Sander of Great Bend and Elgerine Gross of Hays; four
 grandchildren, Mikaela and Meredith Malatin and Kyler and Cameron 
Akagi.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband Marvin, by three brothers, Clayton, Darrell, and 
Verlin (Butch) Engel, and by one sister, Phyllis Stuart.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, Hays.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Friday and from 9:00 am 
until 9:45 on Saturday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A
 Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 5:30 and a parish vigil service
 will be at 6:30, both on Friday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

In lieu of 
flowers, the family suggests memorials in Millie’s memory to the Senior 
Companions at FHSU or to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Millie may be shared with the family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

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 </figure>Imelda Mae “Millie” Karlin, 88, Hays, passed away on January 3, 2023, at Via Christi Village in Hays.&nbsp;She was born May 23, 1934, in Ellis, 
Kansas, the daughter of Florian and Clara (Rohleder) Engel.&nbsp; On October 
24, 1955, she was united in marriage to Marvin Karlin at St. Mary’s 
Catholic Church in Ellis.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on January 9, 1993.&nbsp;
 Millie worked at Farm Bureau Insurance Company for 25 years and then 
for USDA Rural Development office for 27 years, retiring in 2001.&nbsp; She 
kept active and social in various community organizations throughout her
 lifetime, serving on the Parish Council and as a Perpetual Adorer at 
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish.&nbsp; She was a member of the Daughters of 
Isabella Circle #254 for 65 years and was selected as the Kansas 
Daughter of the Year in 2002.&nbsp; Millie was active in the local chapter of
 AARP where she enjoyed many lively conversations and made new friends, 
and was named Woman of the Year in the Hays Business and Professional 
Women’s Club, coordinating the Jerry Lewis Telethon at the Hays Mall and
 forming lifelong friendships.&nbsp; She was most proud of being a Senior 
Companion for over 21 years, helping numerous seniors and their families
 remain in their homes.&nbsp;Millie had an incredible work ethic and
 when she wasn’t working or volunteering, she loved traveling to see her
 daughters and grandchildren.&nbsp; She was also very proud to be an Ellis 
native and a 1951 graduate of Ellis High School.&nbsp; Her heart always beat a
 “little bit faster” she said when she entered the city limits of Ellis.Millie is survived by two daughters, 
Beth Malatin (Mike) of Enid, OK and Mary Akagi (Brett) of Lenexa, KS; 
two sisters, Norma Sander of Great Bend and Elgerine Gross of Hays; four
 grandchildren, Mikaela and Meredith Malatin and Kyler and Cameron 
Akagi.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband Marvin, by three brothers, Clayton, Darrell, and 
Verlin (Butch) Engel, and by one sister, Phyllis Stuart.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, Hays.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Friday and from 9:00 am 
until 9:45 on Saturday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A
 Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 5:30 and a parish vigil service
 will be at 6:30, both on Friday at the funeral home.&nbsp; In lieu of 
flowers, the family suggests memorials in Millie’s memory to the Senior 
Companions at FHSU or to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Millie may be shared with the family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Imelda Mae 'Millie' Karlin

Marilyn Jolene (Rousey) Walker, age 92 was called to rest on January 3rd, 2023, at the WEL-Life Assisted Living in Ogallala, NE Marilyn, the only child of Orla (pronounced Or-lay) and Helen (Ruettimann) Rousey was born October 6th, 1930 at Hamlet, NE. &nbsp;She attended grade school in Hamlet and attended High school at Wauneta, NE graduating with the class of 1948. Marilyn attended and earned a teaching certificate from Kearney State 
Teachers College, now known as University of Nebraska at Kearney. She 
taught 3 years at rural schools in Hayes County. On December 23, 
1951, she married Frank Priest in the Hamlet Union Church. Four children
 were born to this union. Eldon Delynn, Gerald Eugene, Jolene Rose and 
Orla Jean. During these years they moved often with their work of 
construction. Living in several towns in Nebraska plus the states of 
Colorado, South Dakota, Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma and Tennessee. Her 
husband lost his life in their trailer house fire in 1959 at Bogue, KS. 
Marilyn and children moved back to Hamlet NE to be near family and 
friends. Marilyn married L.E. “Oney” Walker, on February 19th, 1965,&nbsp; in the Methodist Church in Culbertson, NE and making their home in 
Hamlet, NE. In May of 1971, Marilyn took the position at the Hamlet
 Post Office and served as Postmaster for 25 and ½ years, retiring in 
1997. Also during those years, she and Oney owned and operated the 
“Walker’s Service” in Hamlet for 11 years. Marilyn was a member of 
the Hamlet Union Church; A Charter and Life Member of the V.F.W. Ladies 
Auxiliary at Palisade, NE; A member of the American Legion Auxiliary in 
Wauneta, NE. Served on the Meadow Lawn Cemetery Board for nearly 37 
years. Marilyn moved to Ogallala, NE in March of 1999 to live closer to her daughter, Orla and family. 
 Preceding her in death: son, Eldon, being 7 weeks shy of his third 
birthday in March of 1957; daughter, Jolene Heldenbrand in May of 2007; 
husband, Frank Priest in January of 1959, her father, O.H. Rousey in 
February of 1968; her mother, Helen Rousey in February of 1991; her 
husband, L.E. Walker in October of 1987; Step-son, Clyde “Junior” Walker
 in May 2006; her Aunt, Pauline Haenfler in September of 2009 and 
husband Edward “Ed” Haenfler in December of 2006. A very dear Aunt,
 Rosa Ruettimann, in April of 1980 who Marilyn said was her second 
mother. Plus, many other Aunt’s, Uncle’s and relatives. Survivors include: son, Gerald (Cheryl) Priest of Julesburg, CO; 
daughter Orla (Ron) Kitt of Ogallala, NE; son-in-law, Rick (Lee Ann) 
Heldenbrand of Lincoln, NE.

5 granddaughter’s, Brandie Kitt 
(Jarrod) Curtis of Ogallala, NE; Marcie Kitt (Jason) Houghtelling of 
Cambridge, NE; Jessie Heldenbrand of Lincoln, NE; Elie Heldenbrand 
(Billy) Stovall all of Lincoln NE; Abbie Heldenbrand (Matt) Doran of 
Boone, IA; &nbsp;Great Grandchildren, Eric Heldenbrand, Brye, Cole and 
Rynn Stovall, Kylie, Jace and Lainey Doran, Tai Le and Jessa Curtis, 
Kyrie, Colbie and Cici Houghtelling. Many other relatives and friends. 
 Funeral Services will be held on Monday morning, January 9, 2023, 11:00
 A.M. (Central Time) at the Hamlet Union Church, Hamlet, Nebraska, with 
Pastor Nathan Witt officiating. Interment will follow in the Meadow Lawn
 Cemetery, Hamlet, NE. Visitation will be held Sunday afternoon, 
January 8, 2023, 2:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. (Mountain Time) at Liewer Funeral 
Home, Wauneta, Nebraska. A memorial, In Marilyn’s Memory, has been suggested to the Walker Family for a future designation. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com&nbsp;

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 </figure>Marilyn Jolene (Rousey) Walker, age 92 was called to rest on January 3rd, 2023, at the WEL-Life Assisted Living in Ogallala, NE Marilyn, the only child of Orla (pronounced Or-lay) and Helen (Ruettimann) Rousey was born October 6th, 1930 at Hamlet, NE. &nbsp;She attended grade school in Hamlet and attended High school at Wauneta, NE graduating with the class of 1948. Marilyn attended and earned a teaching certificate from Kearney State 
Teachers College, now known as University of Nebraska at Kearney. She 
taught 3 years at rural schools in Hayes County. On December 23, 
1951, she married Frank Priest in the Hamlet Union Church. Four children
 were born to this union. Eldon Delynn, Gerald Eugene, Jolene Rose and 
Orla Jean. During these years they moved often with their work of 
construction. Living in several towns in Nebraska plus the states of 
Colorado, South Dakota, Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma and Tennessee. Her 
husband lost his life in their trailer house fire in 1959 at Bogue, KS. 
Marilyn and children moved back to Hamlet NE to be near family and 
friends. Marilyn married L.E. “Oney” Walker, on February 19th, 1965,&nbsp; in the Methodist Church in Culbertson, NE and making their home in 
Hamlet, NE. In May of 1971, Marilyn took the position at the Hamlet
 Post Office and served as Postmaster for 25 and ½ years, retiring in 
1997. Also during those years, she and Oney owned and operated the 
“Walker’s Service” in Hamlet for 11 years. Marilyn was a member of 
the Hamlet Union Church; A Charter and Life Member of the V.F.W. Ladies 
Auxiliary at Palisade, NE; A member of the American Legion Auxiliary in 
Wauneta, NE. Served on the Meadow Lawn Cemetery Board for nearly 37 
years. Marilyn moved to Ogallala, NE in March of 1999 to live closer to her daughter, Orla and family. 
 Preceding her in death: son, Eldon, being 7 weeks shy of his third 
birthday in March of 1957; daughter, Jolene Heldenbrand in May of 2007; 
husband, Frank Priest in January of 1959, her father, O.H. Rousey in 
February of 1968; her mother, Helen Rousey in February of 1991; her 
husband, L.E. Walker in October of 1987; Step-son, Clyde “Junior” Walker
 in May 2006; her Aunt, Pauline Haenfler in September of 2009 and 
husband Edward “Ed” Haenfler in December of 2006. A very dear Aunt,
 Rosa Ruettimann, in April of 1980 who Marilyn said was her second 
mother. Plus, many other Aunt’s, Uncle’s and relatives. Survivors include: son, Gerald (Cheryl) Priest of Julesburg, CO; 
daughter Orla (Ron) Kitt of Ogallala, NE; son-in-law, Rick (Lee Ann) 
Heldenbrand of Lincoln, NE.5 granddaughter’s, Brandie Kitt 
(Jarrod) Curtis of Ogallala, NE; Marcie Kitt (Jason) Houghtelling of 
Cambridge, NE; Jessie Heldenbrand of Lincoln, NE; Elie Heldenbrand 
(Billy) Stovall all of Lincoln NE; Abbie Heldenbrand (Matt) Doran of 
Boone, IA; &nbsp;Great Grandchildren, Eric Heldenbrand, Brye, Cole and 
Rynn Stovall, Kylie, Jace and Lainey Doran, Tai Le and Jessa Curtis, 
Kyrie, Colbie and Cici Houghtelling. Many other relatives and friends. 
 Funeral Services will be held on Monday morning, January 9, 2023, 11:00
 A.M. (Central Time) at the Hamlet Union Church, Hamlet, Nebraska, with 
Pastor Nathan Witt officiating. Interment will follow in the Meadow Lawn
 Cemetery, Hamlet, NE. Visitation will be held Sunday afternoon, 
January 8, 2023, 2:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. (Mountain Time) at Liewer Funeral 
Home, Wauneta, Nebraska. A memorial, In Marilyn’s Memory, has been suggested to the Walker Family for a future designation. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com&nbsp;

Marilyn Jolene (Rousey) Walker

Ralph C. Wellbrock, 81, Hays, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at HaysMed.

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Ralph C. Wellbrock, 81, Hays, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at HaysMed.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Ralph C. Wellbrock

William Lloyd Morford, 88, Hill City, Kansas, died January 3, 2023.  
He was born April 20, 1934m in Norton, Kansas, to Melvin Albert and Tottie
 Mae (Wilson) Morford.  After high school graduation, he worked as a 
power plant maintenance operator. On September 3, 1955, he married 
Charlotte Aliene Shepard in Hill City, Kansas.  To this union three 
children were born: Tim, Nelda Denise and Connie Jolene.

Lloyd and
 Charlotte enjoyed gardening.  He had a passion for horses and never 
missed an opportunity to ride.  The entire family participated in many 
trail rides.  Lloyd also repaired saddles.

He was preceded in 
death by his parents; wife, Charlotte; sister, Melva Mae Wilcox;  
brother, Francis Morford.  He is survived by his brother, Ed Morford, 
Hutchinson; son, Tim, Hill City; daughters Nelda Denise Young, 
Cambridge, Nebraska and Connie Jolene Scott (Landon), Highland Ranch, 
Colorado; eight grandchildren: Adam Lee Young, Amy Dawn Young, Megan Jo 
Scott, Dallas Drew Scott, Carly Brooke Mascarenas, Louis Alan Morford, 
Jason William Morford and Staci Marie Morford and eight great 
grandchildren.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Lloyd-Morford?obId=26825261#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details,.

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 </figure>William Lloyd Morford, 88, Hill City, Kansas, died January 3, 2023. 
He was born April 20, 1934m in Norton, Kansas, to Melvin Albert and Tottie
 Mae (Wilson) Morford. After high school graduation, he worked as a 
power plant maintenance operator. On September 3, 1955, he married 
Charlotte Aliene Shepard in Hill City, Kansas. To this union three 
children were born: Tim, Nelda Denise and Connie Jolene.Lloyd and
 Charlotte enjoyed gardening. He had a passion for horses and never 
missed an opportunity to ride. The entire family participated in many 
trail rides. Lloyd also repaired saddles.He was preceded in 
death by his parents; wife, Charlotte; sister, Melva Mae Wilcox; 
brother, Francis Morford. He is survived by his brother, Ed Morford, 
Hutchinson; son, Tim, Hill City; daughters Nelda Denise Young, 
Cambridge, Nebraska and Connie Jolene Scott (Landon), Highland Ranch, 
Colorado; eight grandchildren: Adam Lee Young, Amy Dawn Young, Megan Jo 
Scott, Dallas Drew Scott, Carly Brooke Mascarenas, Louis Alan Morford, 
Jason William Morford and Staci Marie Morford and eight great 
grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Lloyd-Morford?obId=26825261#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details,.

William Lloyd Morford

Prairie View resident Steve VanDerVeen passed away Jan. 2, 2023, at 
the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 53.

Survivors include his parents, Jay &amp; Judy VanDerVeen of Prairie 
View; his brother, Cory of Prairie View; 2 sisters, Kenberlea Cashiola 
of Carrollton, TX and Stacie DeBoer of Prairie View &amp; 5 nieces &amp;
 nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 6, at 2:30 p.m. in the 
Luctor Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Shawn Richardson 
officiating. The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve 
Memorial Chapel Facebook page. Burial will follow in the Luctor 
Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Midwest Transplant.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Thursday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.

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 </figure>Prairie View resident Steve VanDerVeen passed away Jan. 2, 2023, at 
the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 53.Survivors include his parents, Jay &amp; Judy VanDerVeen of Prairie 
View; his brother, Cory of Prairie View; 2 sisters, Kenberlea Cashiola 
of Carrollton, TX and Stacie DeBoer of Prairie View &amp; 5 nieces &amp;
 nephews.Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 6, at 2:30 p.m. in the 
Luctor Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Shawn Richardson 
officiating. The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve 
Memorial Chapel Facebook page. Burial will follow in the Luctor 
Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to Midwest Transplant.Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Thursday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.

Steve VanDerVeen

As he perches in his blind, waiting for his trophy to pass by, the 
hunter realizes it has already arrived.  Not in the form of a ten-point 
buck or a long bearded turkey, but in peace of knowing a life has not 
only been lived… but lived well.  Ronald Glenn Sturgeon, 82, took his 
final hunting adventure on January 2, 2023.  The hunter found his trophy
 in the loving arms of our Savior.  A peaceful end to a beautiful life.

Ron
 was born to Glenn (Bud) and Wilma Sturgeon on August 20, 1940.  He was 
raised in the small community of Madison, KS along with his sister, 
Renell, and a brother, Raymond.  Ron grew up loving the out-of-doors and
 spent much of his childhood hunting with his father and brother.  This 
was a passion that followed him throughout his entire life.  Ron was 
also quite an athlete and an academic. These two traits would lay the 
foundation for his life as a coach and educator.

After graduating 
from Madison High School, Ron attended Emporia State Teacher’s College 
where he obtained his bachelor’s degree and pursued a high school 
mathematics teaching position in Osborne, KS.  It was in this community 
that he began his career as a teacher and coach, and 33 years later 
retired as principal.  He earned his master’s degree at Fort Hays State 
University in 1972 and his administrative Specialists Certification in 
1982.  Ron was all about education and loved finding unique ways to 
share his passion for learning with his students.  Nothing brought him 
greater joy in his later years than to have former students stop in for a
 visit or to hear a simple “Thank You, Mr. Sturgeon.”  Being an educator
 was truly his calling.

Ron married Judy Wilson, the love of his 
life, on February 19, 1961.  To this union a son Ronald E., and a 
daughter, Julie A., were born.  Of all the accomplishments in Ron’s 
life, he and Judy took the most pride in their children. They centered 
their whole world around raising these two.

In 1970, Ron and Judy 
took on an adventure that would forever change their lives.  It was 
during this time that the small family loaded up in their soft-topped 
jeep and made their way to a little ghost town in Colorado called 
TinCup.  Ron worked in a sawmill, while Judy cared for their children in
 a two-room cabin with cold running water, a small gas stove, and an 
outhouse.  One might say they were crazy, but others…. they thought, 
“WHAT AN ADVENTURE!”  Ron worked in that sawmill several summers, 
gradually earning enough money to buy some land (needless to say on top 
of a mountain) and built his own cabin.  Fifty-two years later, the home
 he created on that mountain, is still enjoyed by his children, 
grandchildren and great grandchildren.  What a legacy he passed on for 
generations to come!  Ron was truly one-of-a-kind.  The hunter has made 
his final quest and his reward has been bountiful.  God has called this 
great man home… a man who can truly say, “I did it my way!”

Ron is
 survived by his wife Judy of Osborne, KS, his son Ron (Cheryl) Sturgeon
 also from Osborne, KS, his daughter Julie (Jeff) Hackerott of Madison, 
NE, Grandchildren include Ryan (Kachel) Sturgeon of Osborne, KS, Jordyn 
(Tanner) Oliver of Kensington, KS, Kamara Hackerott of Norfolk, NE, 
Kaili (Corbin) Eisenmenger of Lincoln, NE, Kaden Hackerott of Columbus, 
NE, Kegan Hackerott of Madison, NE.  His great-grandchildren include 
Kalana, Keaton, Rylan, and Ryker (Ryan), Parker and Kainon (Jordyn), 
Aubree, Everly, and Liam (Kami), and Dominic and Decker (Kaili).  Other 
survivors include his sister Renell (Gale) Schroeder of Madison, KS, his
 sister in laws Sharon Nurnberg of Topeka and Nancy (Bob) Pendleton of 
Centennial, CO and various nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death
 by his parents, his brother, and a great grandson.

Ron will be laid to rest “High on that mountain” in Colorado.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Ronald-Glenn-Sturgeon?obId=26802108#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>As he perches in his blind, waiting for his trophy to pass by, the 
hunter realizes it has already arrived. Not in the form of a ten-point 
buck or a long bearded turkey, but in peace of knowing a life has not 
only been lived… but lived well. Ronald Glenn Sturgeon, 82, took his 
final hunting adventure on January 2, 2023. The hunter found his trophy
 in the loving arms of our Savior. A peaceful end to a beautiful life.Ron
 was born to Glenn (Bud) and Wilma Sturgeon on August 20, 1940. He was 
raised in the small community of Madison, KS along with his sister, 
Renell, and a brother, Raymond. Ron grew up loving the out-of-doors and
 spent much of his childhood hunting with his father and brother. This 
was a passion that followed him throughout his entire life. Ron was 
also quite an athlete and an academic. These two traits would lay the 
foundation for his life as a coach and educator.After graduating 
from Madison High School, Ron attended Emporia State Teacher’s College 
where he obtained his bachelor’s degree and pursued a high school 
mathematics teaching position in Osborne, KS. It was in this community 
that he began his career as a teacher and coach, and 33 years later 
retired as principal. He earned his master’s degree at Fort Hays State 
University in 1972 and his administrative Specialists Certification in 
1982. Ron was all about education and loved finding unique ways to 
share his passion for learning with his students. Nothing brought him 
greater joy in his later years than to have former students stop in for a
 visit or to hear a simple “Thank You, Mr. Sturgeon.” Being an educator
 was truly his calling.Ron married Judy Wilson, the love of his 
life, on February 19, 1961. To this union a son Ronald E., and a 
daughter, Julie A., were born. Of all the accomplishments in Ron’s 
life, he and Judy took the most pride in their children. They centered 
their whole world around raising these two.In 1970, Ron and Judy 
took on an adventure that would forever change their lives. It was 
during this time that the small family loaded up in their soft-topped 
jeep and made their way to a little ghost town in Colorado called 
TinCup. Ron worked in a sawmill, while Judy cared for their children in
 a two-room cabin with cold running water, a small gas stove, and an 
outhouse. One might say they were crazy, but others…. they thought, 
“WHAT AN ADVENTURE!” Ron worked in that sawmill several summers, 
gradually earning enough money to buy some land (needless to say on top 
of a mountain) and built his own cabin. Fifty-two years later, the home
 he created on that mountain, is still enjoyed by his children, 
grandchildren and great grandchildren. What a legacy he passed on for 
generations to come! Ron was truly one-of-a-kind. The hunter has made 
his final quest and his reward has been bountiful. God has called this 
great man home… a man who can truly say, “I did it my way!”Ron is
 survived by his wife Judy of Osborne, KS, his son Ron (Cheryl) Sturgeon
 also from Osborne, KS, his daughter Julie (Jeff) Hackerott of Madison, 
NE, Grandchildren include Ryan (Kachel) Sturgeon of Osborne, KS, Jordyn 
(Tanner) Oliver of Kensington, KS, Kamara Hackerott of Norfolk, NE, 
Kaili (Corbin) Eisenmenger of Lincoln, NE, Kaden Hackerott of Columbus, 
NE, Kegan Hackerott of Madison, NE. His great-grandchildren include 
Kalana, Keaton, Rylan, and Ryker (Ryan), Parker and Kainon (Jordyn), 
Aubree, Everly, and Liam (Kami), and Dominic and Decker (Kaili). Other 
survivors include his sister Renell (Gale) Schroeder of Madison, KS, his
 sister in laws Sharon Nurnberg of Topeka and Nancy (Bob) Pendleton of 
Centennial, CO and various nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death
 by his parents, his brother, and a great grandson.Ron will be laid to rest “High on that mountain” in Colorado.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Ronald-Glenn-Sturgeon?obId=26802108#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Ronald Glenn Sturgeon

Darrell Eugene Zimmerman, age 84, of Hays, Kansas, died Sunday, January 1, 2023, at his home in Hays.

Memorial Services including Military 
Honors will be Friday, January 6, 2023, at 2 PM at Brock's-Keithley 
Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601.

Memorials are suggested to: The Humane Society of the High Plains in care of the Funeral Chapel.

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

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 </figure>Darrell Eugene Zimmerman, age 84, of Hays, Kansas, died Sunday, January 1, 2023, at his home in Hays.Memorial Services including Military 
Honors will be Friday, January 6, 2023, at 2 PM at Brock's-Keithley 
Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601.Memorials are suggested to: The Humane Society of the High Plains in care of the Funeral Chapel.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.

Darrell Zimmerman

Judy O passed away peacefully on December 24th, 2022, in Durango, Colorado at Mercy Hospice House after a short illness. She was 88 years old, born February 4th,
 1934, in Wichita, Kansas, to Melva (Cheatum) and Sam Gardner. She grew up
 in Midway, Kansas, working in the family’s restaurant, service station 
and rental cabin businesses. At a very young age, Judy was waiting 
tables and running the cash register, filling up cars and washing car 
windows. As a teenager, she also worked the fields and drove a tractor 
on the family farm. She had an incredible work ethic.

Judy married and divorced twice and had four girls with her first 
husband and one son with her second husband. She attended Kansas State 
University, Dodge City Community College, and Fort Hays University and 
held a BSN in nursing and several professional certifications.

Judy was well known as a registered nurse. She worked in Dodge City,&nbsp; Kansas, for many years as Dr. Trekell’s nurse at the Southwest Clinic, 
and at Trinity Hospital and other places in Dodge City. Later, she 
worked mainly in the OB unit at Humana Hospital in Dodge City, helping 
to deliver many babies and care for new mothers and newborns. She moved 
to Durango in the early 1980s, working in various communities in the 
Four Corners area, including Community Hospital in Durango, Southwest 
Memorial Hospital in Cortez, Colorado, and at the Northern Navajo Medical
 Center in Shiprock, New Mexico. While working at the Navajo Indian 
Reservation Hospital in Shiprock, New Mexico, she focused mainly on the 
Maternity Ward, Labor &amp; Delivery, Prenatal Education, and Community 
Diabetes Education for the Navajo People.

After retirement, she volunteered her time with the Manna Soup 
Kitchen in Durango, serving food to the homeless and underprivileged. 
She was an independent outreach volunteer to the homeless and transient 
communities of Durango, and carried food, water, clothing, blankets, and
 other essential supplies in her car to distribute to those in need. 
&nbsp;She was an active volunteer until the age of 87.

Judy O. had a long and full life. She almost always worked two jobs, 
and sometimes three at a time to make ends meet. She loved spending time
 with friends and family, road trips, fishing and playing cards. She was
 a dog lover and always had at least one. She loved her kids fiercely 
and would give a stranger the shirt off her back if needed. She was 
smart, hilarious, irreverent at times, caring, tender, loving, 
forgiving, and sometimes embarrassing (if you've ever heard her sneeze, 
you know what that means). She lived life her way and spoke her mind. 
She was a loyal friend with a big heart and had a huge variety of good 
friends who were like family to her.

In her own words – she wanted her children and everyone she knew to 
know that “I loved all of you and also my many friends from coast to 
coast and abroad, people of all races, ages and religions, I pray that 
you will be kind to each other and be happy, healthy, and safe. Please 
care for each other. My only regret in life is that I did not have the 
ability to spend more time with my family.”

She considered her greatest achievements in life to be her children, and their children.

Daughter:&nbsp;Del (Bill) Myers. 
Grandchild: Melissa McCoy (Casey). Great Grandchildren: Connor and 
Callan McCoy. Grandchild: Amanda Puvogel (Eric). Great Grandchildren: 
Clayton Meier, Kimber Ogorzolka, and Cora Puvogel, all of Salina, 
Kansas. &nbsp;

Daughter: Jan (Alan) Stevens. Grandchild: Sam 
Stevens (Joni). Great Grandchild: Olivia Stevens, all of Dodge City, 
Kansas. Grandchild: Savanna Cummins (Doug). Great Grandchildren: Emmy 
and Cora Cummins, all of Junction City, Kansas.

Daughter: Pat (Brent) Harris of Dodge City, Kansas. 
Grandchild: Jamie Rajewski (Kyle) of Topeka, Kansas. Grandchild: Katie 
Harris, and fiancé Rusty Carpenter of De Soto, Kansas.

Daughter: Jil (Justin) Straight. Grandchildren: Adam
 and Andi Fontenelle, all of Dodge City. Grandchild: Abby Fontenelle and
 Great Grandchild: Freyja Fontenelle of Durango, Colorado.

Son: Edward: (Melody) Olszewski. Grandchildren: Annabelle and Charlotte Olszewski of Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

Brother: Jack (Rusti) Gardner of Larned, Kansas.

Predeceased by: Parents: Sam and Melva Gardner. Brother: Rex (Judy) Gardner of Stillwell, Oklahoma.

A Celebration of Life will take place on a date to be announced. Cremation has taken place.

Memorials are suggested by the family to:&nbsp;Manna Soup Kitchen,&nbsp;P.O. Box 1196, Durango CO. 81302 or <a href="http://www.mannasoupkitchen.org">www.mannasoupkitchen.org</a>; La Plata County Humane Society, 1111 S. Camino Del Rio, Durango CO. 81303 or <a href="http://www.lpchumanesociety.org">www.lpchumanesociety.org</a>; or Breast Cancer Research Foundation at <a href="http://www.bcrf.org">www.bcrf.org</a>&nbsp;in the name of Judy Olszewski (Judy O.).&nbsp;

Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guestbook at <a href="http://www.hoodmortuary.com">www.hoodmortuary.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1672860013840.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Judy O passed away peacefully on December 24th, 2022, in Durango, Colorado at Mercy Hospice House after a short illness. She was 88 years old, born February 4th,
 1934, in Wichita, Kansas, to Melva (Cheatum) and Sam Gardner. She grew up
 in Midway, Kansas, working in the family’s restaurant, service station 
and rental cabin businesses. At a very young age, Judy was waiting 
tables and running the cash register, filling up cars and washing car 
windows. As a teenager, she also worked the fields and drove a tractor 
on the family farm. She had an incredible work ethic.Judy married and divorced twice and had four girls with her first 
husband and one son with her second husband. She attended Kansas State 
University, Dodge City Community College, and Fort Hays University and 
held a BSN in nursing and several professional certifications.Judy was well known as a registered nurse. She worked in Dodge City,&nbsp; Kansas, for many years as Dr. Trekell’s nurse at the Southwest Clinic, 
and at Trinity Hospital and other places in Dodge City. Later, she 
worked mainly in the OB unit at Humana Hospital in Dodge City, helping 
to deliver many babies and care for new mothers and newborns. She moved 
to Durango in the early 1980s, working in various communities in the 
Four Corners area, including Community Hospital in Durango, Southwest 
Memorial Hospital in Cortez, Colorado, and at the Northern Navajo Medical
 Center in Shiprock, New Mexico. While working at the Navajo Indian 
Reservation Hospital in Shiprock, New Mexico, she focused mainly on the 
Maternity Ward, Labor &amp; Delivery, Prenatal Education, and Community 
Diabetes Education for the Navajo People.After retirement, she volunteered her time with the Manna Soup 
Kitchen in Durango, serving food to the homeless and underprivileged. 
She was an independent outreach volunteer to the homeless and transient 
communities of Durango, and carried food, water, clothing, blankets, and
 other essential supplies in her car to distribute to those in need. 
&nbsp;She was an active volunteer until the age of 87.Judy O. had a long and full life. She almost always worked two jobs, 
and sometimes three at a time to make ends meet. She loved spending time
 with friends and family, road trips, fishing and playing cards. She was
 a dog lover and always had at least one. She loved her kids fiercely 
and would give a stranger the shirt off her back if needed. She was 
smart, hilarious, irreverent at times, caring, tender, loving, 
forgiving, and sometimes embarrassing (if you've ever heard her sneeze, 
you know what that means). She lived life her way and spoke her mind. 
She was a loyal friend with a big heart and had a huge variety of good 
friends who were like family to her.In her own words – she wanted her children and everyone she knew to 
know that “I loved all of you and also my many friends from coast to 
coast and abroad, people of all races, ages and religions, I pray that 
you will be kind to each other and be happy, healthy, and safe. Please 
care for each other. My only regret in life is that I did not have the 
ability to spend more time with my family.”She considered her greatest achievements in life to be her children, and their children.She is survived by:Daughter:&nbsp;Del (Bill) Myers. 
Grandchild: Melissa McCoy (Casey). Great Grandchildren: Connor and 
Callan McCoy. Grandchild: Amanda Puvogel (Eric). Great Grandchildren: 
Clayton Meier, Kimber Ogorzolka, and Cora Puvogel, all of Salina, 
Kansas. &nbsp;Daughter: Jan (Alan) Stevens. Grandchild: Sam 
Stevens (Joni). Great Grandchild: Olivia Stevens, all of Dodge City, 
Kansas. Grandchild: Savanna Cummins (Doug). Great Grandchildren: Emmy 
and Cora Cummins, all of Junction City, Kansas.Daughter: Pat (Brent) Harris of Dodge City, Kansas. 
Grandchild: Jamie Rajewski (Kyle) of Topeka, Kansas. Grandchild: Katie 
Harris, and fiancé Rusty Carpenter of De Soto, Kansas.Daughter: Jil (Justin) Straight. Grandchildren: Adam
 and Andi Fontenelle, all of Dodge City. Grandchild: Abby Fontenelle and
 Great Grandchild: Freyja Fontenelle of Durango, Colorado.Son: Edward: (Melody) Olszewski. Grandchildren: Annabelle and Charlotte Olszewski of Glenwood Springs, Colorado.Brother: Jack (Rusti) Gardner of Larned, Kansas.And many nieces.Predeceased by: Parents: Sam and Melva Gardner. Brother: Rex (Judy) Gardner of Stillwell, Oklahoma.A Celebration of Life will take place on a date to be announced. Cremation has taken place.Memorials are suggested by the family to:&nbsp;Manna Soup Kitchen,&nbsp;P.O. Box 1196, Durango CO. 81302 or <a href="http://www.mannasoupkitchen.org">www.mannasoupkitchen.org</a>; La Plata County Humane Society, 1111 S. Camino Del Rio, Durango CO. 81303 or <a href="http://www.lpchumanesociety.org">www.lpchumanesociety.org</a>; or Breast Cancer Research Foundation at <a href="http://www.bcrf.org">www.bcrf.org</a>&nbsp;in the name of Judy Olszewski (Judy O.).&nbsp; Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guestbook at <a href="http://www.hoodmortuary.com">www.hoodmortuary.com</a>.

Judith Delight (Gardner) Hoover 'Judy O' Olszewski 

Scott Lee Henry, of Salina, KS, passed peacefully on December 7, 2022,&nbsp; at the age of 59. He was born October 30, 1963, in Great Bend, KS.

Scott grew up in Salina, KS, graduating from Salina High School 
South. He worked for many years at Tony’s Pizza in the warehouse and 
parts room.&nbsp; Later Scott worked for Stryten Manufacturing in the parts 
department. Scott was a loyal and hardworking employee.

Scott’s love was fishing, and he spent many nights on a fishing 
bank.&nbsp; As a country music fan, he looked forward to attending the 
Country Stampede several years in a row.

He is survived by his mother Carolyn Gage and his stepfather, Dwight 
Gage; two sisters, Brenda Henry and Wendy (David) Sommers; step brother,
 Robert (Melanie) Gage; and his nieces and nephew, Amie Sommers, Nathan 
Gage, and Alisha Gage.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert and 
Louise Olmstead; step grandparents, Leonard and Olive Gage; and father, 
Ralph Henry.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2023, at First Baptist Church, 843 Lewis Ave, Salina, KS.

Memorials may be made to Hope Lodge, Kansas City, MO, care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

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 </figure>Scott Lee Henry, of Salina, KS, passed peacefully on December 7, 2022,&nbsp; at the age of 59. He was born October 30, 1963, in Great Bend, KS.Scott grew up in Salina, KS, graduating from Salina High School 
South. He worked for many years at Tony’s Pizza in the warehouse and 
parts room.&nbsp; Later Scott worked for Stryten Manufacturing in the parts 
department. Scott was a loyal and hardworking employee.Scott’s love was fishing, and he spent many nights on a fishing 
bank.&nbsp; As a country music fan, he looked forward to attending the 
Country Stampede several years in a row.He is survived by his mother Carolyn Gage and his stepfather, Dwight 
Gage; two sisters, Brenda Henry and Wendy (David) Sommers; step brother,
 Robert (Melanie) Gage; and his nieces and nephew, Amie Sommers, Nathan 
Gage, and Alisha Gage.He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert and 
Louise Olmstead; step grandparents, Leonard and Olive Gage; and father, 
Ralph Henry.A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2023, at First Baptist Church, 843 Lewis Ave, Salina, KS.Memorials may be made to Hope Lodge, Kansas City, MO, care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Scott Lee Henry

Carl Eugene Maddy, 88, passed away on December 31, 2022, at Chisholm 
Place Assisted Living in Wichita, Kansas. He was born August 7th, 1934, 
at Wellington, Kansas, to Robert and Vera (Sneathen) Maddy. He&nbsp; married 
Delores Bauer on August 28th, 1955, at the United Methodist Church, in Dighton, Kansas.

Carl’s family moved to Riverside California in 1942, where he 
graduated from Riverside Poly Tech High School in 1952. He came to Great
 Bend, Kansas, in 1953, where he began working in the electrical 
wholesale business for 35 years. After that, he was employed by Barton 
County Community College for 11 years before retiring. Carl also served 
24 years in the National Guard and was on the Auxiliary Fire Department 
of Great Bend for 40 years. He loved to fish and go camping&nbsp; with his 
family. He was a member of Countryside Baptist Church

Survivors include children Steven Maddy and wife, Clarissa, Terri 
Kennard, Michael Maddy; brother David Maddy and wife, Nancy; 
grandchildren, Megan Kennard and husband, Ricky, TJ Kennard, Shannon 
Maddy, Shelbe Maddy, Samantha Roche and husband, Matt, Taryn Mitchell 
and husband, Jack, Gannon Radenberg and finaceé, Brooke, Stephen 
Gallentine, Brooke Gallentine; great-grandchildren, Emersyn Lynn 
Mitchell and Violet May Roche. He was preceded in death by his parents; 
his wife; daughter, Lynette Gallentine; brother, Bobby Maddy; and 
sister, Norma Smith.

A graveside celebration of life will be held for both Carl and 
Dolores at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Golden Belt 
Memorial Park. 

Memorials have been designated to Good Shepherd Hospice 
of Wichita, Kansas, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Carl Eugene Maddy, 88, passed away on December 31, 2022, at Chisholm 
Place Assisted Living in Wichita, Kansas. He was born August 7th, 1934, 
at Wellington, Kansas, to Robert and Vera (Sneathen) Maddy. He&nbsp; married 
Delores Bauer on August 28th, 1955, at the United Methodist Church, in Dighton, Kansas.Carl’s family moved to Riverside California in 1942, where he 
graduated from Riverside Poly Tech High School in 1952. He came to Great
 Bend, Kansas, in 1953, where he began working in the electrical 
wholesale business for 35 years. After that, he was employed by Barton 
County Community College for 11 years before retiring. Carl also served 
24 years in the National Guard and was on the Auxiliary Fire Department 
of Great Bend for 40 years. He loved to fish and go camping&nbsp; with his 
family. He was a member of Countryside Baptist ChurchSurvivors include children Steven Maddy and wife, Clarissa, Terri 
Kennard, Michael Maddy; brother David Maddy and wife, Nancy; 
grandchildren, Megan Kennard and husband, Ricky, TJ Kennard, Shannon 
Maddy, Shelbe Maddy, Samantha Roche and husband, Matt, Taryn Mitchell 
and husband, Jack, Gannon Radenberg and finaceé, Brooke, Stephen 
Gallentine, Brooke Gallentine; great-grandchildren, Emersyn Lynn 
Mitchell and Violet May Roche. He was preceded in death by his parents; 
his wife; daughter, Lynette Gallentine; brother, Bobby Maddy; and 
sister, Norma Smith.A graveside celebration of life will be held for both Carl and 
Dolores at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Golden Belt 
Memorial Park. Memorials have been designated to Good Shepherd Hospice 
of Wichita, Kansas, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Carl Eugene Maddy

Refinna Ladean “Betty” Keyes, of Plainville, KS, passed away on 
January 1, 2023, at the Phillips County Retirement Center in 
Phillipsburg, KS, at the age of 75. She was born on February 27, 1947, 
to Levi Bassel and Mary Alice (Reynolds) Hoskins in Enid, OK. She was 
married to Stanley Keyes in 1967. They were blessed with five children: 
James, Jerry, Brenda, Teresa, and Teri.

Betty enjoyed 
crocheting, quilting, sewing, and loved reading novels and playing 
Bingo. She didn’t know a stranger and could sit and talk with anyone.

Betty
 is survived by her children, Jerry Keyes of Plainville, Brenda Henson 
of Gothenberg, NE, Teri Ellenberger of Plainville; brother, Alfred 
Hoskins of Enid, OK; sister, Sylvia Ramage of Enid, OK; four 
grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Levi and Mary Alice Hoskins; son, James Henson; and daughter, Teresa Keyes.

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January 1, 2023, at the Phillips County Retirement Center in 
Phillipsburg, KS, at the age of 75. She was born on February 27, 1947, 
to Levi Bassel and Mary Alice (Reynolds) Hoskins in Enid, OK. She was 
married to Stanley Keyes in 1967. They were blessed with five children: 
James, Jerry, Brenda, Teresa, and Teri.Betty enjoyed 
crocheting, quilting, sewing, and loved reading novels and playing 
Bingo. She didn’t know a stranger and could sit and talk with anyone.Betty
 is survived by her children, Jerry Keyes of Plainville, Brenda Henson 
of Gothenberg, NE, Teri Ellenberger of Plainville; brother, Alfred 
Hoskins of Enid, OK; sister, Sylvia Ramage of Enid, OK; four 
grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren.She is preceded in death by her parents, Levi and Mary Alice Hoskins; son, James Henson; and daughter, Teresa Keyes.There will be no services.

Refinna Ladean 'Betty' Keyes (1947-2023)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Donald Alan Dawson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cory R. Applebee

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

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

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

Samuel David 'Sam' Brown

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

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

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

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

Wenda Hampton Lawrence (Patton)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doris Martin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1672758341337.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Arris M. Johnson, 101, Hays, went to his heavenly home on, December 25, 2022, after suffering from Dementia.He was born November 28, 1921, in 
Norton, Kansas, the son of Carl and Lydia (Jorn) Johnson.&nbsp; He grew up on a
 farm near Kanona, Kansas, attending elementary school there.&nbsp; He 
attended Decatur County High School and after graduation, Arris chose to
 attend Fort Hays Kansas State College, excelling in the instrumental 
music area as he prepared to become a music instructor.&nbsp; However, before
 the end of his final semester and receiving his degree, Arris was 
called by the draft into the military.After intense military training in the 
U.S. Army, Arris became a member of the 69th Infantry, which was then 
trained to be prepared to be sent to England.&nbsp; The “Battle of the Bulge”
 was on and the 69th division became a part of this.&nbsp; When the fighting 
ceased and after much preparation, the 69th division returned to the 
U.S.&nbsp; Arris was retired from the military, and he returned to Fort Hays 
to complete his degree in the music department.&nbsp; During this time, he 
met Virginia VanGundy and they were married the following January, a 
marriage that would span 76 years.&nbsp; Arris had been hired as the 
instrumental music teacher so he and Virginia started their life 
together at that time.&nbsp; Two children joined their family; Mark Steven 
and Pamela Jo.&nbsp;In 1973, Arris received his Ph.D. 
degree from Kansas State University, and his dissertation was chosen as a
 model for the Kansas State Education Department.&nbsp; Two other awards from
 Fort Hays State University, the Pilot Award and Distinguished Service 
Award, were very special.&nbsp;In 1985, Arris became the Grand Master 
of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Kansas.&nbsp; He was honored in 1986 by being
 the Chairman of the Conference of Grand Masters of Masons of North 
America.&nbsp; Arris was elected to the Kansas Silver Haired Legislature 
where he served the allowable six years, two years of which he served as
 the Speaker of the House.&nbsp; Following those six years he moved directly 
into the Kansas AARP State Legislature Committee where he served for 12 
years, part of that time as president.&nbsp;Photography was a lifelong hobby for 
Arris as he worked with black and white and color in which he did all 
the work in developing and printing.&nbsp; He also was very active in working
 in his church as he was choir director, Sunday School superintendent 
and served on many committees.&nbsp; Singing in the Barbershop choruses and a
 men’s quartette was a joy for him.&nbsp; He belonged to the Lions Club and 
was a charter member of the Lions Clubs in Oberlin and Downs.&nbsp; He 
received two very nice plaques from the Hays Lions Club for his 75 years
 of membership in the International Lions Club.Survivors include his wife Virginia of 
Hays, daughter: Pam McGowne of Hays, and two grandchildren: Jeffrey Mark
 McGowne of Texas and Christopher McGowne and wife Sarah of Hays.He was preceded in death by his parents and his son Mark in 1964.Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Thursday, January 5, 2023, at First United Methodist Church in Hays.&nbsp; 
Burial with military honors will be at 2:00 pm in Oberlin Cemetery in 
Oberlin.&nbsp; Visitation will be form 9:00 am until service time on Thursday
 at the church.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Fort
 Hays Singers at Fort Hays State University or to Shriners Hospitals for
 Children.&nbsp; Services are in the care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home and condolences and memories of Arris may be shared with his family
 at w<a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">ww.haysmemorial.com</a>

Arris M. Johnson

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

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

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

He was preceded in death by his mother Lisa.

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1672754054587.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Tanner Joseph Haselhorst, 21, Hays, died Sunday, January 1, 2023, at his home.He was born June 22, 2001, in Hays, the 
son of Travis Haselhorst and Lisa Pfannenstiel.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 2019, he graduated 
from Hays High School and in 2020 he graduated from NCK Tech at Beloit 
with a Heavy Equipment Operator degree.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a loader operator for 
Hess Services and loved running his loader.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tanner was a member of Our 
Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Antonino.&nbsp;&nbsp;He loved his dogs 
at that farm, listening to heavy metal music, was a dedicated fan of the
 Dallas Cowboys, Oregon Ducks, K-State Wildcats, and Dallas Stars and 
could remember many game stats.Survivors include his father Travis 
Haselhorst of Antonino, grandparents: Art and Shirley Haselhorst of 
Antonino, A.J. and Linda Pfannenstiel of Hays, great grandfather: 
Orville Haselhorst of Hays, great grandmother: Mary Ann Legleiter of 
Hays, two uncles: Tyler Haselhorst and wife Jobeth of Hays and C.J. 
Pfannenstiel and wife Sara of Rush Center, and five cousins: Jillyan 
Sheldon, Denton, Easton, Paisley, and Casen Pfannenstiel.He was preceded in death by his mother Lisa.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Our Lady Help of Christians 
Catholic Church, with Fr. Curtis Carlson, O.F.M. Cap. 
officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow in the church cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation 
will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Thursday and from 9:00 am until 9:30 
on Friday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;A vigil service will be
 at 7:00 on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials
 are suggested and payable to Travis Haselhorst for the Tanner 
Haselhorst Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences and 
memories of Tanner may be shared with his family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tanner Joseph Haselhorst

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Janet Sue Molzahn

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

Memorials may be made to the Denver Rescue Mission, 
NWKS Foundation for Hope, or to the family for the grandchildren’s 
education and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 291, Colby, KS 
67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1672786122298.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Judy Lee (Cornett) Schmidt, 69, passed away on January 1, 2023, at Hays 
Medical Center. Judy was born on April 24, 1953, to Lloyd and Ada 
(Elshire) Cornett in Colby, KS. She graduated from Colby High School in 
1971. Judy attended Kansas State University and graduated with a degree 
in Home Economics. She taught for a year before moving to Chicago, 
Illinois, to be a dietary aid in a hospital. In 1984, she welcomed the 
birth of her son AJ Cornett. She gave birth to her middle son John 
Schmidt in 1989 and also graduated with her Master’s in social work from
 Kansas State University. In 1990, her youngest son Steven Cornett was 
born. 
Judy spent over 29 years working for DCF in Colby, KS. She spent her 
career making a positive impact in countless lives and serving others. 
Her hard work and selfness were just two of her many traits that people 
respected her for. Upon her retirement in 2018, she was able to spend 
more time with her family and her granddaughter Payton. Judy was able to
 make several cross-country trips with AJ transporting dogs across the 
United States. She would make frequent trips to Oklahoma to spend time 
with her granddaughters and making long lasting memories. Also, in her 
free time she crocheted countless baby blankets and lap blankets for 
family, friends, and residents of the local nursing homes. As 
kindhearted and wonderful of a woman as she was, she may be remembered 
the most for her baked goods. She was well known for her cookies, fudge,
 peanut butter balls, and her famous carrot cake that was requested by 
people in other states on a regular basis. 
Judy was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Ada Cornett and sister Ruth Ann Cornett. 
Judy is survived by her sons, AJ (Violet) Cornett of Colby, KS, John 
(Melissa) Schmidt of Hooker, OK, and Steven Cornett of Broomfield, CO; 
granddaughters, Payton Marie and Charlie LeeAnn of Hooker, OK; sister 
Joyce (Larry) Schroeder of Colby, KS; nephew Scott ( Jie) Schroeder of 
Union City, CA; niece Laura (Tim) Coulter of Colby, KS; six great nieces
 and nephews; and four great-great nieces and nephews. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2023, 
at the Mortuary. Memorials may be made to the Denver Rescue Mission, 
NWKS Foundation for Hope, or to the family for the grandchildren’s 
education and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 291, Colby, KS 
67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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