Lee Damm, 58, passed away January 8, 2023, at Hospice House in 
Hutchinson, Kan. He was born on June 29, 1964, in Great Bend, to Hugo 
and Nancy (Jennings) Damm.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Lee was
 a diesel mechanic for Stewart and Stevenson, member of the Catholic 
faith, and enjoyed car shows.

Survivors include, his mother, Nancy
 Damm, and a brother, Jeff Damm and wife Cindy, all of Great Bend. He 
was preceded in death by his father, Hugo Damm.

There will be no 
visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held 
at 2:30 p.m., Friday, January 13, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with 
Father Prakash Kola presiding. 

Memorials have been designated to the Lee
 Damm Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Lee Damm, 58, passed away January 8, 2023, at Hospice House in 
Hutchinson, Kan. He was born on June 29, 1964, in Great Bend, to Hugo 
and Nancy (Jennings) Damm.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Lee was
 a diesel mechanic for Stewart and Stevenson, member of the Catholic 
faith, and enjoyed car shows.Survivors include, his mother, Nancy
 Damm, and a brother, Jeff Damm and wife Cindy, all of Great Bend. He 
was preceded in death by his father, Hugo Damm.There will be no 
visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held 
at 2:30 p.m., Friday, January 13, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with 
Father Prakash Kola presiding. Memorials have been designated to the Lee
 Damm Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Lee Damm

Sunday, January 3rd, 1943-Tuesday, January 10th, 2023

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

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Martha Heier

Berdena Ruth (Veatch) Whisman, of Palco, KS, passed away on January 
8, 2023, at her home in Palco, at the age of 92. She was born on March 
24, 1930, to Cletus and Lucy (Coddington) Veatch in Hays, KS. She 
married George D. Whisman on May 27, 1948.

A Funeral 
Service will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2023, at the United 
Methodist Church in Palco. Burial will follow at the Pleasantview 
Cemetery in Palco. Visitation will be on Friday, 2PM – 8PM.

A full obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Berdena-Ruth-Whisman?obId=26981041#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Berdena Ruth (Veatch) Whisman, of Palco, KS, passed away on January 
8, 2023, at her home in Palco, at the age of 92. She was born on March 
24, 1930, to Cletus and Lucy (Coddington) Veatch in Hays, KS. She 
married George D. Whisman on May 27, 1948.A Funeral 
Service will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2023, at the United 
Methodist Church in Palco. Burial will follow at the Pleasantview 
Cemetery in Palco. Visitation will be on Friday, 2PM – 8PM.A full obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Berdena-Ruth-Whisman?obId=26981041#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Berdena Ruth (Veatch) Whisman

Friday, July 5th, 1935-Monday, January 9th, 2023

Private family inurnment will take place at a later date.

Baalmann Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

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Donald Keith 'Don' Miller

Moe Mae Hemken, 69, passed away on January 8, 2023, at Hays Medical 
Center, Hays, Kan. She was born on June 15, 1953, to Clyde Jr. and Twila
 (Snodgrass) Lang. On May 1, 2012, she married Robert “Bob” Hemken at 
Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Hoisington, Kan. He survives.

A longtime resident of Great Bend, Moe worked as a store manager for
 Dillons. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, and enjoyed 
cross stitch projects and quilting, attending many quilting groups 
through the years in town and at Peace Lutheran Church.

Survivors include her husband of the home; a son, Eric (Jennifer) 
Strecker of Towanda, Kan.; two grandchildren, Jackson and Kennedy 
Strecker; and two brothers, Gerald (Wanda) Lang and Lonnie Lang, all of 
WaKeeney, Kan. She is preceded is death by her parents.

Visitation will take place from Noon to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 
17, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving guests from 
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A graveside service will take place at 2:00 p.m. 
Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery with 
Pastor Wayne Baldyga presiding. 

Memorials have been designated to the 
American Cancer Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Moe Mae Hemken, 69, passed away on January 8, 2023, at Hays Medical 
Center, Hays, Kan. She was born on June 15, 1953, to Clyde Jr. and Twila
 (Snodgrass) Lang. On May 1, 2012, she married Robert “Bob” Hemken at 
Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Hoisington, Kan. He survives.A longtime resident of Great Bend, Moe worked as a store manager for
 Dillons. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, and enjoyed 
cross stitch projects and quilting, attending many quilting groups 
through the years in town and at Peace Lutheran Church.Survivors include her husband of the home; a son, Eric (Jennifer) 
Strecker of Towanda, Kan.; two grandchildren, Jackson and Kennedy 
Strecker; and two brothers, Gerald (Wanda) Lang and Lonnie Lang, all of 
WaKeeney, Kan. She is preceded is death by her parents.Visitation will take place from Noon to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 
17, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving guests from 
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A graveside service will take place at 2:00 p.m. 
Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery with 
Pastor Wayne Baldyga presiding. Memorials have been designated to the 
American Cancer Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Moe Mae Hemken

Mona was born to Worden and Lois (Conger) Howat of WaKeeney, KS, on Sep. 30, 1925. She died on Dec. 28, 2022, in Monmouth, IL.

After graduation, Mona married her schoolmate, Bob Buchholz. Their 
early married life included Bob’s stints in the U.S. Army, with his 
deployments in Europe near the end of WWII. After the war, they took up 
residence in Hays, KS, and Manhattan, KS, before eventually settling in 
Monmouth, IL, where Bob took a teaching position in Biology at Monmouth 
College. They raised three boys there, and Monmouth was their home for 
the rest of their days.

Mona and Bob could frequently be seen riding their tandem bike around
 town. She also loved walking, baking, knitting, reading and crosswords.
 She was a formidable card player, playing Bridge with multiple groups 
in Monmouth, and teaching all of her kids to play the family game, 
Pitch, (Kansas rules, of course!)

She and Bob were members of Faith United Presbyterian Church in 
Monmouth, where they volunteered and had many church friends through the
 years.

Mona was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her middle 
son, Dan Buchholz, and granddaughter Kim Clark. She is survived by sons 
Mark Buchholz of Monmouth, IL, and Rick Buchholz (Les Bendtsen) of St 
Paul, MN; daughter-in-law Linda Buchholz of Phoenix, AZ; granddaughter 
Jessica Poile (Jason) of Denver, CO; and great-granddaughter Tatum Clark
 of Phoenix, AZ.

A farm girl at heart, Mona loved animals.&nbsp; The family requests that 
memorials be made to Western Illinois Animal Rescue, 300 W Harlem Ave, 
Monmouth, IL, 61462, or the animal welfare or wildlife organization of 
your choice.

A memorial service will be planned, and details announced at a later date by <a href="https://www.turnbullfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Mona-Buchholz">Turnbull Funeral Homes</a>.

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 </figure>Mona (Howat) Buchholz, age 97.Mona was born to Worden and Lois (Conger) Howat of WaKeeney, KS, on Sep. 30, 1925. She died on Dec. 28, 2022, in Monmouth, IL.After graduation, Mona married her schoolmate, Bob Buchholz. Their 
early married life included Bob’s stints in the U.S. Army, with his 
deployments in Europe near the end of WWII. After the war, they took up 
residence in Hays, KS, and Manhattan, KS, before eventually settling in 
Monmouth, IL, where Bob took a teaching position in Biology at Monmouth 
College. They raised three boys there, and Monmouth was their home for 
the rest of their days.Mona and Bob could frequently be seen riding their tandem bike around
 town. She also loved walking, baking, knitting, reading and crosswords.
 She was a formidable card player, playing Bridge with multiple groups 
in Monmouth, and teaching all of her kids to play the family game, 
Pitch, (Kansas rules, of course!)She and Bob were members of Faith United Presbyterian Church in 
Monmouth, where they volunteered and had many church friends through the
 years.Mona was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her middle 
son, Dan Buchholz, and granddaughter Kim Clark. She is survived by sons 
Mark Buchholz of Monmouth, IL, and Rick Buchholz (Les Bendtsen) of St 
Paul, MN; daughter-in-law Linda Buchholz of Phoenix, AZ; granddaughter 
Jessica Poile (Jason) of Denver, CO; and great-granddaughter Tatum Clark
 of Phoenix, AZ.A farm girl at heart, Mona loved animals.&nbsp; The family requests that 
memorials be made to Western Illinois Animal Rescue, 300 W Harlem Ave, 
Monmouth, IL, 61462, or the animal welfare or wildlife organization of 
your choice.A memorial service will be planned, and details announced at a later date by <a href="https://www.turnbullfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Mona-Buchholz">Turnbull Funeral Homes</a>.

Mona L. Buchholz

Phillip Duane “Phil” Gatlin, 72, died Friday, January 6, 2023, at Park 
Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas. He was born February 26, 1950,
 in Garden City, Kansas, the daughter of John Douglas &amp; Lucille Mae 
(Moore) Gatlin. 
 Phil has been a lifetime resident of Southwest Kansas. He was 
affectionately known as Phil, Grizzley, and Papa. On June 2, 1969, he 
married Renae Jean Peachy in Denver, Colorado. Phil has worked most of 
his life as a truck driver for various companies in Finney County. Phil
 loved the outdoors in which he loved the wild animals including wolfs, 
grizzly bears, and bobcats. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, drinking 
Mountain Dew, listening to classical country music, NASCAR, and the NFL 
where he was an avid Raiders fan. 
 Survivors include a daughter Shannon Gatlin of Holcomb, Kansas; a 
son Jeremy &amp; wife Misty Hodge of Russellville, Arkansas; two sisters
 Nancy Roads of Fountain, Colorado and Connie Force of Wichita, Kansas; 
two brothers Bob Gatlin of Lee's Summit, Missouri and Douglas Gatlin of 
Caldwell, Kansas; and five grandchildren Errick &amp; wife Amy Gatlin of
 Garden City, Kansas Alexis Gatlin of Holcomb, Kansas, Preston Freeman, 
William Freeman, &amp; Bryton Freeman all of Russellville, Arkansas. 
Phil is preceded in death by his wife Renae, who died on May 18, 1970. 
He is also preceded in death by his parents; three brothers Johnnie 
Gatlin, Andy Depperschmidt, and Steve Depperschmidt; and two sisters 
Candy Gatlin and Eddrena Depperschmidt. 
 A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 
14, 2023, at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City, Kansas. A private 
family burial will take place at a later date at Valley View Cemetery in
 Garden City. There will be no calling hours.

 The family request that 
all flowers and cards to be sent to the funeral home.  Condolences may 
also be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Phillip Duane “Phil” Gatlin, 72, died Friday, January 6, 2023, at Park 
Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas. He was born February 26, 1950,
 in Garden City, Kansas, the daughter of John Douglas &amp; Lucille Mae 
(Moore) Gatlin. 
 Phil has been a lifetime resident of Southwest Kansas. He was 
affectionately known as Phil, Grizzley, and Papa. On June 2, 1969, he 
married Renae Jean Peachy in Denver, Colorado. Phil has worked most of 
his life as a truck driver for various companies in Finney County. Phil
 loved the outdoors in which he loved the wild animals including wolfs, 
grizzly bears, and bobcats. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, drinking 
Mountain Dew, listening to classical country music, NASCAR, and the NFL 
where he was an avid Raiders fan. 
 Survivors include a daughter Shannon Gatlin of Holcomb, Kansas; a 
son Jeremy &amp; wife Misty Hodge of Russellville, Arkansas; two sisters
 Nancy Roads of Fountain, Colorado and Connie Force of Wichita, Kansas; 
two brothers Bob Gatlin of Lee's Summit, Missouri and Douglas Gatlin of 
Caldwell, Kansas; and five grandchildren Errick &amp; wife Amy Gatlin of
 Garden City, Kansas Alexis Gatlin of Holcomb, Kansas, Preston Freeman, 
William Freeman, &amp; Bryton Freeman all of Russellville, Arkansas. 
Phil is preceded in death by his wife Renae, who died on May 18, 1970. 
He is also preceded in death by his parents; three brothers Johnnie 
Gatlin, Andy Depperschmidt, and Steve Depperschmidt; and two sisters 
Candy Gatlin and Eddrena Depperschmidt. 
 A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 
14, 2023, at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City, Kansas. A private 
family burial will take place at a later date at Valley View Cemetery in
 Garden City. There will be no calling hours. The family request that 
all flowers and cards to be sent to the funeral home. Condolences may 
also be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Phillip Duane 'Phil' Gatlin

Levi James Hapes, 34, passed away January 7, 2023, in Great Bend. He 
was born on September 19, 1988, in Great Bend, to Jimmy &amp; Kelly 
(Krom) Hapes.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Levi worked for Clarke Well Service. 
He was an avid outdoorsman, always hunting, fishing, golfing, riding his
 4-wheeler or grilling and smoking meat. He loved spending time with his
 family.

Survivors include, his parents, Jimmy and Kelly Hapes of Great Bend, 
and his children, Dante, Gage, Jaycee, Danton and Briella; as well as 
many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 
11, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 
5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., at St. 
Francis Xavier Cemetery in Seward, with Sarah Lenocker officiating. 


Memorials have been designated to the Levi James Hapes Memorial Fund, in
 care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Levi James Hapes, 34, passed away January 7, 2023, in Great Bend. He 
was born on September 19, 1988, in Great Bend, to Jimmy &amp; Kelly 
(Krom) Hapes.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Levi worked for Clarke Well Service. 
He was an avid outdoorsman, always hunting, fishing, golfing, riding his
 4-wheeler or grilling and smoking meat. He loved spending time with his
 family.Survivors include, his parents, Jimmy and Kelly Hapes of Great Bend, 
and his children, Dante, Gage, Jaycee, Danton and Briella; as well as 
many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 
11, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 
5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., at St. 
Francis Xavier Cemetery in Seward, with Sarah Lenocker officiating. 
Memorials have been designated to the Levi James Hapes Memorial Fund, in
 care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Levi James Hapes

Lanny Lloyd Davis, 83 of Norton, Kansas passed away peacefully on 
January 7, 2023, at his home in Norton. He was preceded in death by his 
parents Olive and Glenn Davis, his parents-in-law Lyle LaCourt, Madeline
 and Lee Nichols, his brother Gary Davis, sister-in-law Patricia 
Santana, and a great-granddaughter, Gloria VanSkike.

Lanny
 was born on February 23, 1939, to Olive and Glenn Davis. He attended 
Norton schools and was involved with many activities. He was proud to 
have completed his confirmation class and joined the United Methodist 
Church as a young boy. In his junior high years, he contracted polio, 
during which time he was lovingly cared for by his mother Olive. The 
battle with polio postponed his high school graduation a year and Lanny 
graduated with the class of 1958, but would attend the reunions for the 
class of 1957, his original classmates, as well. When he was old enough,
 Lanny joined the National Guard. After graduating from high school, 
Lanny joined the Airforce where he served for two years. He was 
stationed in New Mexico where he met Sara, his wife of 60 years. They 
married in June 1962. Lanny and Sara settled in Norton, where they 
raised three children, Elizabeth, Lana, and David. Lanny was involved 
with numerous local groups and activities and was a friend to many. He 
worked for forty years at Brown's Store downtown. He was a member of the
 American Legion and the Methodist Men’s group. Lanny loved fishing, 
coin and stamp collecting, his pets, and loved his family above all.

Lanny
 is survived by his wife Sara; his is three children; Elizabeth Lombardi
 and husband Anthony of Cozad, Ne., Lana Jones and husband Kelly of 
Norton, David Davis and wife Leigh of Norton. His sister Karen McCrorey 
and spouse Donnie of Centerville, Virginia, and brother-in-law Charles 
LaCourt and wife Sharon. Grandchildren DJ Porter of Norton, Joshua 
Porter and wife Jessica of Norton, Sara Halligan and husband Brock of 
Cozad, Nebraska, Jessica Porter of Cozad, Nebraska, Shannon Douglas and 
husband Kyle of Bavaria, Germany, Lisa VanSkike and husband Josh of 
North Platte, Nebraska., Rachel Bell and husband Kyle of Bern, Kansas, 
Alyssa Boser of Salt Lake City, Utah, Christian Boser of Tenaha, Texas, 
Kaytlin Snow, and husband Caleb, of Norton, and Andrew Davis and wife 
Eden of Norton. His great-grandchildren; Serenity, Gorgia, Ayva, Blaze, 
Silas, Esme, Kale, Graham, Mae, Lorelei, Rose, Henry, Lily, James, and 
Summit.

A memorial service will be held at the United Methodist Church in Norton on Thursday, January 12, at 2:00 pm.

Lanny
 willed his body to be donated to Kansas University Medical School to 
further medical research. Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home in Norton is 
assisting with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made 
out to the Norton Lions Club. Condolences may be left at 
www.plumergobber.com

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 </figure>Lanny Lloyd Davis, 83 of Norton, Kansas passed away peacefully on 
January 7, 2023, at his home in Norton. He was preceded in death by his 
parents Olive and Glenn Davis, his parents-in-law Lyle LaCourt, Madeline
 and Lee Nichols, his brother Gary Davis, sister-in-law Patricia 
Santana, and a great-granddaughter, Gloria VanSkike.Lanny
 was born on February 23, 1939, to Olive and Glenn Davis. He attended 
Norton schools and was involved with many activities. He was proud to 
have completed his confirmation class and joined the United Methodist 
Church as a young boy. In his junior high years, he contracted polio, 
during which time he was lovingly cared for by his mother Olive. The 
battle with polio postponed his high school graduation a year and Lanny 
graduated with the class of 1958, but would attend the reunions for the 
class of 1957, his original classmates, as well. When he was old enough,
 Lanny joined the National Guard. After graduating from high school, 
Lanny joined the Airforce where he served for two years. He was 
stationed in New Mexico where he met Sara, his wife of 60 years. They 
married in June 1962. Lanny and Sara settled in Norton, where they 
raised three children, Elizabeth, Lana, and David. Lanny was involved 
with numerous local groups and activities and was a friend to many. He 
worked for forty years at Brown's Store downtown. He was a member of the
 American Legion and the Methodist Men’s group. Lanny loved fishing, 
coin and stamp collecting, his pets, and loved his family above all.Lanny
 is survived by his wife Sara; his is three children; Elizabeth Lombardi
 and husband Anthony of Cozad, Ne., Lana Jones and husband Kelly of 
Norton, David Davis and wife Leigh of Norton. His sister Karen McCrorey 
and spouse Donnie of Centerville, Virginia, and brother-in-law Charles 
LaCourt and wife Sharon. Grandchildren DJ Porter of Norton, Joshua 
Porter and wife Jessica of Norton, Sara Halligan and husband Brock of 
Cozad, Nebraska, Jessica Porter of Cozad, Nebraska, Shannon Douglas and 
husband Kyle of Bavaria, Germany, Lisa VanSkike and husband Josh of 
North Platte, Nebraska., Rachel Bell and husband Kyle of Bern, Kansas, 
Alyssa Boser of Salt Lake City, Utah, Christian Boser of Tenaha, Texas, 
Kaytlin Snow, and husband Caleb, of Norton, and Andrew Davis and wife 
Eden of Norton. His great-grandchildren; Serenity, Gorgia, Ayva, Blaze, 
Silas, Esme, Kale, Graham, Mae, Lorelei, Rose, Henry, Lily, James, and 
Summit.A memorial service will be held at the United Methodist Church in Norton on Thursday, January 12, at 2:00 pm.Lanny
 willed his body to be donated to Kansas University Medical School to 
further medical research. Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home in Norton is 
assisting with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made 
out to the Norton Lions Club. Condolences may be left at 
www.plumergobber.com

Lanny Lloyd Davis

Eddie Lang, age 71, of Ellis, Kansas passed away January 8, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society in Ellis. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. Visitation will be Monday, January 16th, 6:30 PM- 8:00 PM and Tuesday 9:30 AM until service time all at the church. A combined rosary and vigil service will be 7:30 PM Monday also at the church. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> A complete obituary will be submitted by Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400. E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.

Eddie Lang, age 71, of Ellis, Kansas passed away January 8, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society in Ellis. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. Visitation will be Monday, January 16th, 6:30 PM- 8:00 PM and Tuesday 9:30 AM until service time all at the church. A combined rosary and vigil service will be 7:30 PM Monday also at the church. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> A complete obituary will be submitted by Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400. E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.

Eddie Lang

Steven J. Blickenstaff, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 
2023, in Overland Park, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on April 4, 1951, in Garden 
City, Kansas, the son of William and Mary Maurine Duff Blickenstaff.&nbsp; 
Steve was a resident of Scott City, Kansas until 1983, moving to Garden 
City, Kansas and then to Overland Park, Kansas in 2013.

Steve graduated from Scott City High School in 1969. Following High 
School graduation, Steve attended Kansas State University and received a
 degree in Agriculture Economics. In 1973, he joined his father after 
college in the agriculture industry.&nbsp; Steve and his father developed 
Blick’s Agriculture that later turned into Blick’s Inc.&nbsp; Blick’s Inc. 
was a multi regional wholesale fertilizer company.&nbsp; Steve sold Blick’s 
Inc. in the early 2000s.&nbsp; Steve spent his retired time in Cabo San 
Lucas and Kansas City with his children and grandchildren.

Steve was a past member of the United Methodist Church in Scott City,
 Kansas.&nbsp; His other memberships include Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity of 
Manhattan, Kansas, Anthem Masonic Lodge #283 of Scott City, Kansas, and 
Isis Shriners of Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; He was also big supporter of Kansas 
State University Athletics and KSU Alumni Association, and a Founding 
Member of the Colbert Hills County Club in Manhattan, Kansas.

On August 15, 1971, he married Nancy Greenlee in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include his Two Daughters - Julie &amp; Mathew Lenz of 
Overland Park, Kansas, Lisa &amp; Johnathon Morris of Leawood, Kansas, 
Six Grandchildren - Tate Lenz of Overland Park, Kansas, Addison Lenz 
Overland Park, Kansas, Jamison Lenz of Overland Park, Kansas, Jacob 
Morris of Leawood, Kansas, Lukas Morris of Leawood, Kansas, and Camden 
Morris of Leawood, Kansas.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 10:30 
a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Garden City, Kansas with 
Pastor Charles Nyamakope presiding.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be written to the Kid TLC or the 
Gavin Greene Foundation in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box
 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Private Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

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 </figure>Steven J. Blickenstaff, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 
2023, in Overland Park, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on April 4, 1951, in Garden 
City, Kansas, the son of William and Mary Maurine Duff Blickenstaff.&nbsp; 
Steve was a resident of Scott City, Kansas until 1983, moving to Garden 
City, Kansas and then to Overland Park, Kansas in 2013.Steve graduated from Scott City High School in 1969. Following High 
School graduation, Steve attended Kansas State University and received a
 degree in Agriculture Economics. In 1973, he joined his father after 
college in the agriculture industry.&nbsp; Steve and his father developed 
Blick’s Agriculture that later turned into Blick’s Inc.&nbsp; Blick’s Inc. 
was a multi regional wholesale fertilizer company.&nbsp; Steve sold Blick’s 
Inc. in the early 2000s.&nbsp; Steve spent his retired time in Cabo San 
Lucas and Kansas City with his children and grandchildren.Steve was a past member of the United Methodist Church in Scott City,
 Kansas.&nbsp; His other memberships include Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity of 
Manhattan, Kansas, Anthem Masonic Lodge #283 of Scott City, Kansas, and 
Isis Shriners of Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; He was also big supporter of Kansas 
State University Athletics and KSU Alumni Association, and a Founding 
Member of the Colbert Hills County Club in Manhattan, Kansas.On August 15, 1971, he married Nancy Greenlee in Scott City, Kansas.Survivors include his Two Daughters - Julie &amp; Mathew Lenz of 
Overland Park, Kansas, Lisa &amp; Johnathon Morris of Leawood, Kansas, 
Six Grandchildren - Tate Lenz of Overland Park, Kansas, Addison Lenz 
Overland Park, Kansas, Jamison Lenz of Overland Park, Kansas, Jacob 
Morris of Leawood, Kansas, Lukas Morris of Leawood, Kansas, and Camden 
Morris of Leawood, Kansas.He was preceded in death by his Parents.Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 10:30 
a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Garden City, Kansas with 
Pastor Charles Nyamakope presiding.In lieu of flowers memorials can be written to the Kid TLC or the 
Gavin Greene Foundation in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box
 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.Private Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.There will be no visitation times.

Steven J. Blickenstaff

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

June 18, 1943 ~ January 9, 2023An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Donald Paul Zielinski

Phillipsburg resident Don Clonch passed away Jan. 6, 2023, at his 
home in Phillipsburg at the age of 68.&nbsp; He was born March 13, 1954, in 
Phillipsburg.

Survivors include his wife Cynthia of the home; sons: Christopher 
&amp; Aaron of West Linn, OR, Joseph &amp; Brandon of Ft. Collins, CO; 
his daughters: Elizabeth Clonch Nickelby of Lake Stevens, WA, Sarah 
Clonch of Gillette, WY, Emily Clonch McConahay of Lincoln, NE, Ashley 
Clonch Johnson of West Palm Beach, FL &amp; Catherine Clonch of Ft. 
Collins, CO; his brother Gary of Hastings, NE &amp; 6 grandchildren.

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

Visitation will be from noon to 9:00 Sunday at the Olliff-Boeve 
Memorial Chapel with the family receiving friends from 2:00 to 5:00.

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

<figure>
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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Don Clonch passed away Jan. 6, 2023, at his 
home in Phillipsburg at the age of 68.&nbsp; He was born March 13, 1954, in 
Phillipsburg.Survivors include his wife Cynthia of the home; sons: Christopher 
&amp; Aaron of West Linn, OR, Joseph &amp; Brandon of Ft. Collins, CO; 
his daughters: Elizabeth Clonch Nickelby of Lake Stevens, WA, Sarah 
Clonch of Gillette, WY, Emily Clonch McConahay of Lincoln, NE, Ashley 
Clonch Johnson of West Palm Beach, FL &amp; Catherine Clonch of Ft. 
Collins, CO; his brother Gary of Hastings, NE &amp; 6 grandchildren.Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on 
Monday, Jan. 16, in the SS Philip &amp; James Catholic Church with Father
 John Schmeidler officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery, 
Phillips County, KS.Visitation will be from noon to 9:00 Sunday at the Olliff-Boeve 
Memorial Chapel with the family receiving friends from 2:00 to 5:00.Memorial contributions may be made to the Don Clonch Memorial Fund.

Don Clonch

Homewood, Kay – Born October 20, 1937, to Harry P. Brehm &amp; Elva 
Rosa Bender in Hoisington, KS, passed away in Wichita, KS surrounded by 
her loving family on January 4th, 2023.

Kay’s father traveled and worked for the Santa Fe railroad during 
many of her younger years. Kay attended numerous grade schools, her most
 memorable were at Hoisington and Kinsley. She moved to Luray to finish 
high school where she lived and worked with her aunt Elsie Harbaugh and 
family. She graduated from Luray High school in 1956. Kay Brehm married 
Earl Homewood on August 20th, 1956. Together they had two 
daughters: Cynthia Peterson of Camarillo CA and Tracy (Bob) Feil of 
Marshalltown, IA. Earl and Kay were married for 49 years until Earls 
death on May 20, 2006. 

Kay was proud to have worked at the Russell Court
 House while Bob Dole was still there.&nbsp;She began her ultimate career in 
the bookkeeping department at Russell State Bank in 1965. During her 
time there, Kay held many different positions with the bank including 
the Passport Club in 1989 while she was the Director of Marketing which 
took individuals who were 55+ on day trips and traveled to foreign 
countries. They ended up traveling thousands of miles together. 
Education was always an important part of Kay. While working full time 
at the bank and raising her children she also continued her education 
with Barton Community College and Fort Hays State University. While 
employed at the bank Kay was named Woman of the Year for Russell. Kay 
was promoted in 1991 to the Assistant Vice President of Russell State 
Bank. Kay retired from UMB Bank of Russell in 2003 after 38 years of 
service. Kay was active with St John’s Lutheran Church of Russell and 
had may interests’ that she pursued after her retirement.

Kay was a faithful advocate for Russell County and engaged in writing
 several grants for funding to support the history of Russell. She was 
President of the CVB, a member of the Russell Historical Society, 
Russell Oil Patch Museum, Smoky Hill Trail Association, served Russell 
Rotary Club as a member and as President, American Legion Auxiliary for 
63 years, Russell County Commissions Interim Director in 2008, Russell 
Regional Hospital $2 million Challenge Co-Chair. In 2020 Kay received 
the Russell Citizen of the Year award. She traveled from Wichita to 
receive her award and had such a wonderful time at the banquet.

Kay is preceded in death by her parents, husband Earl, sisters Carol, Nancy, Cheri-Ann, and brother Harry Jr.

Survived by daughters Cynthia Peterson, Tracy (Bob) Feil, 
grandchildren Ashley (Juan Carlos) Benitez of Wichita, KS, Erin Peterson
 of Wichita, KS &amp; Kellin Feil of Marshalltown, IA. Great 
grandchildren Cory Cox, Kaylen Cox &amp; Ayden Benitez all of Wichita, 
KS and sister Aneda Burroughs of Elkhart, KS and many nieces and 
nephews.

A celebration of Kay’s life will be held at 1 P.M. on Thursday, 
January 12, 2023, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. on Thursday, January 12th at 
the mortuary.&nbsp; Family will greet guests the day of the service from noon
 to 1 P.M.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be given to the (RCACF) Russell County Area 
Community Foundation and sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the 
funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Homewood, Kay – Born October 20, 1937, to Harry P. Brehm &amp; Elva 
Rosa Bender in Hoisington, KS, passed away in Wichita, KS surrounded by 
her loving family on January 4th, 2023.Kay’s father traveled and worked for the Santa Fe railroad during 
many of her younger years. Kay attended numerous grade schools, her most
 memorable were at Hoisington and Kinsley. She moved to Luray to finish 
high school where she lived and worked with her aunt Elsie Harbaugh and 
family. She graduated from Luray High school in 1956. Kay Brehm married 
Earl Homewood on August 20th, 1956. Together they had two 
daughters: Cynthia Peterson of Camarillo CA and Tracy (Bob) Feil of 
Marshalltown, IA. Earl and Kay were married for 49 years until Earls 
death on May 20, 2006. Kay was proud to have worked at the Russell Court
 House while Bob Dole was still there.&nbsp;She began her ultimate career in 
the bookkeeping department at Russell State Bank in 1965. During her 
time there, Kay held many different positions with the bank including 
the Passport Club in 1989 while she was the Director of Marketing which 
took individuals who were 55+ on day trips and traveled to foreign 
countries. They ended up traveling thousands of miles together. 
Education was always an important part of Kay. While working full time 
at the bank and raising her children she also continued her education 
with Barton Community College and Fort Hays State University. While 
employed at the bank Kay was named Woman of the Year for Russell. Kay 
was promoted in 1991 to the Assistant Vice President of Russell State 
Bank. Kay retired from UMB Bank of Russell in 2003 after 38 years of 
service. Kay was active with St John’s Lutheran Church of Russell and 
had may interests’ that she pursued after her retirement.Kay was a faithful advocate for Russell County and engaged in writing
 several grants for funding to support the history of Russell. She was 
President of the CVB, a member of the Russell Historical Society, 
Russell Oil Patch Museum, Smoky Hill Trail Association, served Russell 
Rotary Club as a member and as President, American Legion Auxiliary for 
63 years, Russell County Commissions Interim Director in 2008, Russell 
Regional Hospital $2 million Challenge Co-Chair. In 2020 Kay received 
the Russell Citizen of the Year award. She traveled from Wichita to 
receive her award and had such a wonderful time at the banquet.Kay is preceded in death by her parents, husband Earl, sisters Carol, Nancy, Cheri-Ann, and brother Harry Jr.Survived by daughters Cynthia Peterson, Tracy (Bob) Feil, 
grandchildren Ashley (Juan Carlos) Benitez of Wichita, KS, Erin Peterson
 of Wichita, KS &amp; Kellin Feil of Marshalltown, IA. Great 
grandchildren Cory Cox, Kaylen Cox &amp; Ayden Benitez all of Wichita, 
KS and sister Aneda Burroughs of Elkhart, KS and many nieces and 
nephews.A celebration of Kay’s life will be held at 1 P.M. on Thursday, 
January 12, 2023, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. on Thursday, January 12th at 
the mortuary.&nbsp; Family will greet guests the day of the service from noon
 to 1 P.M.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the (RCACF) Russell County Area 
Community Foundation and sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the 
funeral service arrangements.

Kay Homewood

Susan “Roxane” Biehler, 60, passed away on January 7, 2023, at her 
home in Great Bend, Kan. She was born on February 20, 1962, to John and 
Clarice Sue (Tripplett) Cloyes in El Dorado, Kan. On October 17, 1981, 
she married Merle Biehler at the Bushton Methodist Church in Bushton, 
Kan. He survives.

Coming to Great Bend from Arvada, Colo. in 1979, Roxane was a 
dedicated registered nurse. She shared her talent for caring at Great 
Bend Manor, IHS, Great Bend Health and Rehab, and Almost Home. In her 
spare time, Roxane was an avid shopper, enjoyed cooking and baking – 
especially during Christmas – and being a mom and grandma, always 
putting everyone before herself.

Survivors include her husband of the home; daughters, Afton (Heath) 
Ney of Hoisington, Kan., and Kammi (Chad) Burroughs of Great Bend, Kan.;
 a son, Robert “Bobby” (Chelsey) Biehler of Hoisington; six 
grandchildren, Hunter, Ethan, and Harley Ney, Cooper and Kipton 
Burroughs, and Cameron Biehler; two brothers, John Cloyes of Hanford, 
Cali., and Tom Cloyes of Greensboro, N.C.; and a half-brother, Lance Duft
 of Larned, Kan. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will take place Noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 12, 2023,
 at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving guests from 5:00 p.m.
 to 7:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, 
January 13, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel Vandenburg 
presiding. 

Memorials have been designated to the Golden Belt Humane 
Society, Shriner’s Hospital, and National Alliance of Wound Care and 
Ostomy, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
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 </figure>Susan “Roxane” Biehler, 60, passed away on January 7, 2023, at her 
home in Great Bend, Kan. She was born on February 20, 1962, to John and 
Clarice Sue (Tripplett) Cloyes in El Dorado, Kan. On October 17, 1981, 
she married Merle Biehler at the Bushton Methodist Church in Bushton, 
Kan. He survives.Coming to Great Bend from Arvada, Colo. in 1979, Roxane was a 
dedicated registered nurse. She shared her talent for caring at Great 
Bend Manor, IHS, Great Bend Health and Rehab, and Almost Home. In her 
spare time, Roxane was an avid shopper, enjoyed cooking and baking – 
especially during Christmas – and being a mom and grandma, always 
putting everyone before herself.Survivors include her husband of the home; daughters, Afton (Heath) 
Ney of Hoisington, Kan., and Kammi (Chad) Burroughs of Great Bend, Kan.;
 a son, Robert “Bobby” (Chelsey) Biehler of Hoisington; six 
grandchildren, Hunter, Ethan, and Harley Ney, Cooper and Kipton 
Burroughs, and Cameron Biehler; two brothers, John Cloyes of Hanford, 
Cali., and Tom Cloyes of Greensboro, N.C.; and a half-brother, Lance Duft
 of Larned, Kan. She is preceded in death by her parents.Visitation will take place Noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 12, 2023,
 at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving guests from 5:00 p.m.
 to 7:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, 
January 13, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel Vandenburg 
presiding. Memorials have been designated to the Golden Belt Humane 
Society, Shriner’s Hospital, and National Alliance of Wound Care and 
Ostomy, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Susan 'Roxane' Biehler

Steven Alan Rose was born to Levi “Lee” and Ada (Zoller) Rose in 
Hays, Kansas, on July 20, 1945, joining his older sister Karen to complete
 the family.&nbsp; He passed at the Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith 
Center, Kansas, on Monday, January 2, 2023.

After attending the Agra School system he graduated in 1963.&nbsp; Steven 
went to Fort Hays State, electronics college in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and 
graduated in 1968 from Embry-Riddle Aeronautics Institute in Daytona 
Beach, Florida with an airframe and power plant mechanic degree.

Being a master in many fields, he has been a rancher, farmer, board 
member, soil conservation employee, vehicle mechanic, and an aviation 
mechanic.&nbsp; His aviation career began in Wichita, Kansas with Flo Air, 
Air Midwest, Lear Jet, and finally Beech Aircraft.&nbsp; His employment with 
Beech was maintaining the United States Ambassadors aircraft in 
Pretoria, South Africa as Beech held the government contract for all 
American Embassy aircraft.

Steven loved to fly and held a private pilot license and had worked on obtaining a commercial pilot license.

On September 14, 1974, Steven and Kay were married in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; A daughter Paige Alynn was born on July 28th, 1975.&nbsp; Paige married Michael Merrifield in 1997 and 3 daughters were born:&nbsp; London Jade, Macy Faith, and Kindle Morgan.

A lover of country music, Marty Robbins was the favorite.&nbsp; “Lean On 
Me”,” I’ll Fly Away”,” My Woman, My Wife”, “Strawberry Roan”, and the 
“Hanging Tree” were very special to him.

Steven was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Ronald
 Fenneman.&nbsp; Survived by wife Kay of Agra, KS; daughter Paige and family 
of Waterloo, NE; sister Karen of Phoenix, AZ and her sons Roger and wife
 Hsiao Hsien of Cornville, AZ &nbsp;and Michael and his son Connor of 
Glendale, AZ.

An informal graveside service at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 16, 
2023, at the Agra Cemetery, Agra, KS with Pastor Joel Hiesterman 
officiating.

Friends may sign the book from noon until 9:00 p.m. Sunday, January 
15, 2023, at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.&nbsp; The casket 
will remain closed.

The family has requested no flowers, please, but you may make a 
memorial contribution to Honor Flight or Quilts of Honor c/o 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, PO Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661 if you
 wish.

Steven Alan Rose was born to Levi “Lee” and Ada (Zoller) Rose in 
Hays, Kansas, on July 20, 1945, joining his older sister Karen to complete
 the family.&nbsp; He passed at the Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith 
Center, Kansas, on Monday, January 2, 2023.After attending the Agra School system he graduated in 1963.&nbsp; Steven 
went to Fort Hays State, electronics college in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and 
graduated in 1968 from Embry-Riddle Aeronautics Institute in Daytona 
Beach, Florida with an airframe and power plant mechanic degree.Being a master in many fields, he has been a rancher, farmer, board 
member, soil conservation employee, vehicle mechanic, and an aviation 
mechanic.&nbsp; His aviation career began in Wichita, Kansas with Flo Air, 
Air Midwest, Lear Jet, and finally Beech Aircraft.&nbsp; His employment with 
Beech was maintaining the United States Ambassadors aircraft in 
Pretoria, South Africa as Beech held the government contract for all 
American Embassy aircraft.Steven loved to fly and held a private pilot license and had worked on obtaining a commercial pilot license.On September 14, 1974, Steven and Kay were married in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; A daughter Paige Alynn was born on July 28th, 1975.&nbsp; Paige married Michael Merrifield in 1997 and 3 daughters were born:&nbsp; London Jade, Macy Faith, and Kindle Morgan.A lover of country music, Marty Robbins was the favorite.&nbsp; “Lean On 
Me”,” I’ll Fly Away”,” My Woman, My Wife”, “Strawberry Roan”, and the 
“Hanging Tree” were very special to him.Steven was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Ronald
 Fenneman.&nbsp; Survived by wife Kay of Agra, KS; daughter Paige and family 
of Waterloo, NE; sister Karen of Phoenix, AZ and her sons Roger and wife
 Hsiao Hsien of Cornville, AZ &nbsp;and Michael and his son Connor of 
Glendale, AZ.An informal graveside service at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 16, 
2023, at the Agra Cemetery, Agra, KS with Pastor Joel Hiesterman 
officiating.Friends may sign the book from noon until 9:00 p.m. Sunday, January 
15, 2023, at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.&nbsp; The casket 
will remain closed.The family has requested no flowers, please, but you may make a 
memorial contribution to Honor Flight or Quilts of Honor c/o 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, PO Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661 if you
 wish.

Steven A. Rose

Wanda Louise Davison earned her heavenly wings on January 7, 2023, at 
the Andbe Home in Norton, KS. Wanda was born February 21, 1933, at home 
in Sharon Springs, KS to Roy and Edith Hawley. While in Sharon Springs, a
 brother and sister were born to the family.

In 1939, the family 
moved to Warsaw, Indiana where her sister Norma was born. In 1944, the 
family moved to Pierceville, KS and in 1947 to Tennis, KS. They lived in
 a box car while in Tennis.

Tennis did not have a school, so the 
siblings traveled to Friend for school. Friend did not have a high 
school, so she finished high school by correspondence school. In 1951, 
they moved to Scott City. In 1957, she went to college in Colorado 
Springs. In 1960, the family moved to Garden City. She met Donald 
Davison in October of 1964 on a blind date. They got married in Garden 
City, KS in April of 1965. After the wedding they traveled to Kansas 
City, MO where Don was working. In April of 1966, a daughter Pauline 
Louise was born during a tornado. In March of 1968, another daughter was
 born, Sharon Kay. In 1968, they moved to Lexington, MO, and in 1969, 
they moved to Richmond, MO. In August of 1976, they moved to Hill City, 
KS, where Don worked as a maintenance man for Dawson Place and the 
hospital.

Wanda’s favorite pastime was taking care of her children
 and husband. In May of 1978, they moved to Lenora, KS and lived there 
until Sharon graduated high school in 1987. In August, they moved to 
Lake Wales, Florida so they all could attend college and then in May of 
1992, they all moved to Avon Park, Florida. They decided to move back to
 Norton, KS in June of 2012 to live with Pauline and boys. She really 
enjoyed taking care of the grandkids and doing the laundry for her 
family. In August of 2020, she moved to the Andbe Home where she passed 
away.

Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Davison; 
sisters, Norma Hawley and Edna and Delroy Mead; brother, Albert Hawley 
and sister-in-law, Velma Kay Johnson. She is survived by her daughters, 
Pauline King of Goodland, KS and Sharon Avedisian of Avon Park, FL; 
grandchildren: James King of Oxford, NE, Ricky King of Manhattan, KS, 
Andrew King of Goodland, KS, and Anna Avedisian of Lakeland, FL; 
sister-in-law, Katherine Miller of Kansas City, MO; many nieces and 
nephews, and cousins, Robert (Linda) Johnson and Donald and Dennis 
Johnson, all of Goodland, KS.

Memorial services will be held 11:00
 am Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at the Norton Christian Church. Visitation
 will be 10:00 am before the service. 

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

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 </figure>Wanda Louise Davison earned her heavenly wings on January 7, 2023, at 
the Andbe Home in Norton, KS. Wanda was born February 21, 1933, at home 
in Sharon Springs, KS to Roy and Edith Hawley. While in Sharon Springs, a
 brother and sister were born to the family.In 1939, the family 
moved to Warsaw, Indiana where her sister Norma was born. In 1944, the 
family moved to Pierceville, KS and in 1947 to Tennis, KS. They lived in
 a box car while in Tennis.Tennis did not have a school, so the 
siblings traveled to Friend for school. Friend did not have a high 
school, so she finished high school by correspondence school. In 1951, 
they moved to Scott City. In 1957, she went to college in Colorado 
Springs. In 1960, the family moved to Garden City. She met Donald 
Davison in October of 1964 on a blind date. They got married in Garden 
City, KS in April of 1965. After the wedding they traveled to Kansas 
City, MO where Don was working. In April of 1966, a daughter Pauline 
Louise was born during a tornado. In March of 1968, another daughter was
 born, Sharon Kay. In 1968, they moved to Lexington, MO, and in 1969, 
they moved to Richmond, MO. In August of 1976, they moved to Hill City, 
KS, where Don worked as a maintenance man for Dawson Place and the 
hospital.Wanda’s favorite pastime was taking care of her children
 and husband. In May of 1978, they moved to Lenora, KS and lived there 
until Sharon graduated high school in 1987. In August, they moved to 
Lake Wales, Florida so they all could attend college and then in May of 
1992, they all moved to Avon Park, Florida. They decided to move back to
 Norton, KS in June of 2012 to live with Pauline and boys. She really 
enjoyed taking care of the grandkids and doing the laundry for her 
family. In August of 2020, she moved to the Andbe Home where she passed 
away.Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Davison; 
sisters, Norma Hawley and Edna and Delroy Mead; brother, Albert Hawley 
and sister-in-law, Velma Kay Johnson. She is survived by her daughters, 
Pauline King of Goodland, KS and Sharon Avedisian of Avon Park, FL; 
grandchildren: James King of Oxford, NE, Ricky King of Manhattan, KS, 
Andrew King of Goodland, KS, and Anna Avedisian of Lakeland, FL; 
sister-in-law, Katherine Miller of Kansas City, MO; many nieces and 
nephews, and cousins, Robert (Linda) Johnson and Donald and Dennis 
Johnson, all of Goodland, KS.Memorial services will be held 11:00
 am Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at the Norton Christian Church. Visitation
 will be 10:00 am before the service. Memorial contributions may be made
 to the Andbe Home and sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 
W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at 
www.plumergobber.com

Wanda Louise Davison

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Judy Mae (Perry) Berg

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

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

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

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

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

Edna Mary Critchfield

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1673277032741.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Jozet Fawn Littrell, 66, died January 7, 2023, surrounded by her 
family, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born 
September 4, 1956, in Hoisington, Kansas, the daughter of Leon L. and 
Bertha Mae (Kunze) Martin. Jozet was a 1974 graduate of Hoisington High
 School. She then attended both Barton County Community College and 
Kansas State University.&nbsp;On August 28, 1976, she married Mike R. Littrell, in Hoisington, Kansas. They were blessed with two daughters, Kara and Ami.Jozet was a lifetime resident of Hoisington, Kansas, and had worked 
for over 40 years at Hoisington National Bank.&nbsp; She recently retired 
from Ellsworth County Hospital where she worked as a receptionist. Jozet
 was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, the American Legion 
Auxiliary, and her longtime friend's group that they dubbed “The Old 
Bags”.&nbsp; Throughout her children’s lives, she was active in all of their 
activities, from leading youth group at the church to Brownies and Girl 
Scouts. She never missed their school and sporting events and was now 
cheering on her grandchildren in all of their activities.&nbsp; She was an 
avid reader, an excellent gardener, and creative crafter. She blessed 
many with her crocheting talent gifting many baby blankets.&nbsp;She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Mike Littrell of the 
home; two daughters, Kara (Kim) Gardner of Imperial, Missouri, and Ami 
(Heath) Klein of Atwood; four beloved grandchildren, Hadleigh and Hayden
 Gardner, and Miles and Hudson Klein; three siblings, Shari (Craig) 
Weeks of Burlingame, Mark (Sandy) Martin of Hoisington, and Alesia (Tim)
 Roccia of Ballwin, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral 
home, with a Prayer Service to begin at 7 p.m. There will be no viewing 
as cremation has taken place.Memorial service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 
Emmanuel Lutheran Church, with Rhonda Templing, SAM and Ron Bailey 
presiding.Memorials may be made to Kans for Kids in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Jozet Fawn Littrell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dr. R.A. 'Buzz' Peterson

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

An obituary is pending with Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Services will be announced at a later date.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1673272268535.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Lowell Beecher, 82, a lifetime Graham County resident, died on January, 6, 2023 in Lawrence, Kansas.Lowell
 was born on November 21, 1940, at the family farm one mile north of 
what had previously been the Spring Creek trading center, 15 miles 
northeast of Hill City, Kansas. His birthplace was the home constructed 
by homesteader Frank Heyer in 1909. He was the third-born son of Glenn 
and Margaret (Stewart) Beecher.Denied the opportunity 
to attend Spring Creek District #27 School—as had his two siblings—by 
school consolidation, Lowell was enrolled in Hill City’s 
yet-to-be-completed brick-and-mortar elementary school in the late 
summer of 1946. Nevertheless, his early attendance at the Spring Creek 
United Brethren in Christ Church—another feature of the trading center 
and a structure his grandfather, Edward H. Beecher, helped construct 
early in 1911—instilled an interest in early Graham County history which
 was to dominate his retirement years.Following his 
graduation from Hill City Memorial High School in 1958 and his 
completion of his A.B. in English from Fort Hays State College in 1962, 
Lowell was contracted for a period of two consecutive terms by Palco 
High School. On June 2 of the same year, Lowell and Janice Super were 
united in marriage at Hill City’s Christian Church. Then, in 1964, 
Lowell left Palco for Hill City High School, a tenure which was to last 
for the next 38 years.In 1969, daughter Amy Leigh, the
 Beecher’s only child, was born; she was her parents’ greatest gift, the
 devoted child who lavished love and assistance upon her parents through
 their middle and declining years.In 1970, the family 
of three acquired their permanent home in Hill City, the same residence 
in which Janice had spent her youth from age seven to her maturity, and 
which the Beecher family would occupy for the next 53 years.Upon
 his retirement in 2002, Lowell became involved with the Graham County 
Historical Society, a pastime-turned-passion which was to endure and 
occupy many involved hours for the balance of his productive life. 
Teamed with his history-devoted wife and Graham County native, Betty 
Parker Elliott, the three built countless archival files of family 
genealogy, settlement histories, cemetery records, and a multitude of 
other compilations. The three were also instrumental in the 
reorganization of the vast holdings of the Society’s museum.It
 was during this time, with the research assistance of wife, Janice, and
 frequent copyediting expertise of daughter, Amy, that he composed three
 locally-published books of Graham County history, the most significant 
of which remains a history of Millbrook, the first county seat of Graham
 County.Concurrently, he maintained a regular-feature 
historical column in the Hill City Times newspaper and submitted for 
publication a number of historical features highlighting Graham County’s
 past.After Janice’s passing, Lowell was supported by daughter 
Amy who visited frequently and served as his chauffer on their many road
 trips exploring western Kansas. The two spent precious days traveling, 
cooking, and watching Kansas basketball together.Lowell
 was predeceased by his wife, Janice, on October 7, 2018, following 56 
years of marriage. He also followed his parents, Glenn and Margaret 
Beecher, brother Wayne E. Beecher and Wayne’s wife, Mary Delores “Del” 
Beecher, his wife’s parents, Max and Clara (Evans) Super, and a 
brother-in-law and his wife, Bill and Bernice (Nutsch) Super.He
 is survived by his beloved daughter, Amy, of Lawrence, Kansas, his 
brother, Lynn Beecher of Kansas City, Missouri, and his nieces and 
nephews. Also surviving are many cousins, including the favored “Stewart
 kids” who also grew to adulthood in Hill City.Services will be announced at a later date.In
 lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Graham County 
Public Library or the University of Kansas Cancer Center for brain 
cancer research, in care of Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N. Pomeroy Ave.,
 Hill City, KS 67642

Lowell Beecher

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Theodore 'Ted' Soukup

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1673273106850.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Roxie Jean Tucker, died January 6,&nbsp;2023,&nbsp;due to injuries sustained in
 an automobile accident in Gray County. &nbsp;She was born on&nbsp;December 29, 
1952,&nbsp;at Cheyenne Wells, Colorado the daughter of William and Geneva 
(McGregor) Jones.Roxie spent her childhood in Sharon Springs where she graduated from 
high school. &nbsp;She went on to further her education at Garden City 
Community College. While in college, she was introduced to Steve Tucker.
 &nbsp;They were united in marriage on June 1,&nbsp;1974,&nbsp;at the Copeland 
Methodist Church.They made their home in Copeland and welcomed a baby girl, Geneva, 
into the family. In recent years, Roxie and her daughter would talk 
every day and their conversation would always end with “Love ya!”&nbsp;&nbsp;Roxie
 worked at the Channel 13 KAKE station with Bob Surber, handling all of 
the tasks at the news station. &nbsp;When the station closed, Roxie went to 
work at the Montezuma State Bank as a teller and later as a loan 
secretary.&nbsp; She also worked for Payroll Plus in Montezuma. &nbsp;Between her 
full-time jobs, she enjoyed gardening and being involved on the farm. 
Helping Steve during harvest time and daily chores was her hobby.&nbsp;&nbsp;She 
especially enjoyed taking good care of her chickens and cats. &nbsp;Coffee 
time with friends was an important part of her life.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her presence will 
be missed.&nbsp;Roxie is survived by a daughter, Geneva Tucker of Bremond, Texas; 
sister, Marietta Zimmerman and husband Don of Fort Collins, Colorado; a 
brother, David Jones of&nbsp;Sharon Springs, Kansas;&nbsp;sister-in-laws, 
Nancy&nbsp;Dotts&nbsp;of Montezuma, Donna&nbsp;Stark and Allie Tucker both of Copeland,
 Carla&nbsp;Shewey&nbsp;of Dodge City, Rita&nbsp;Ewoldt&nbsp;of Sioux Fall, South Dakota, 
and Sondra Jones of&nbsp;Grant, Nebraska. &nbsp;She is preceded in death by her 
parents; her husband, Steve; a brother, Andy Jones; and two 
brothers-in-law, Bob&nbsp;Tucker&nbsp;and Floyd&nbsp;Dotts.Funeral service will be held at Copeland United Methodist Church on 
Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 2:00 PM with Pastor Doug Harris 
presiding. Burial will follow at the Copeland Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation will
 be at Swaim Funeral Chapel, Montezuma on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, 
from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Copeland United
 Methodist Church or Wallace County Foundation for the Bill and Mac 
Jones Scholarship in care of the funeral home. &nbsp;Thoughts and memories 
may be shared in the online guest book at <a href="http://www.swaimfuneralhome.com/">www.swaimfuneralhome.com</a>.&nbsp;

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