Cassie&nbsp;Marie (Miller) Thiede, age&nbsp;57 of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. &nbsp;

She was born on September 25, 1965, in Stanton, Virginia. &nbsp;She married John Frederick William Thiede IV on April 8, 1989, in Burlington, Colorado.&nbsp;&nbsp;He preceded her in death on July 27, 2021.

She was a Home Care Giver, a homemaker, and was a cook for the activities at the First Presbyterian Church in Hays&nbsp;for a number of years.&nbsp;Cassie was raised and attended school in Virginia, and lived in Burlington, Colorado until moving to&nbsp;Hays in 2001. &nbsp;She enjoyed dogs, horses, cattle,&nbsp;other animals, and loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include her children, John Frederick William Thiede&nbsp;V and his fiancée, Kalesha Ellis, Victoria, KS; Cody Thiede and wife, Anna, Victoria, KS; Tiffanie Rohr and husband, Nathan, Hays, KS; her&nbsp;grandchildren, Delilah Rose Thiede; Lauraine Evans Thiede, and Scarlett Mae Thiede. &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, November 21, 2022, at the First Presbyterian Church, 29th&nbsp;and Hall, Hays, Kansas with the Rev. Christine Wagner. &nbsp;Burial will be in Our Lady of Help&nbsp;Christian Cemetery, Antonino, Kansas.

Visitation will be from 6:00&nbsp;to&nbsp;8:00 P.M. Sunday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67671 and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Monday, at the First Presbyterian Church, &nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Thiede Family made payable to; Cody Thiede in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Cassie&nbsp;Marie (Miller) Thiede, age&nbsp;57 of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. &nbsp;She was born on September 25, 1965, in Stanton, Virginia. &nbsp;She married John Frederick William Thiede IV on April 8, 1989, in Burlington, Colorado.&nbsp;&nbsp;He preceded her in death on July 27, 2021.She was a Home Care Giver, a homemaker, and was a cook for the activities at the First Presbyterian Church in Hays&nbsp;for a number of years.&nbsp;Cassie was raised and attended school in Virginia, and lived in Burlington, Colorado until moving to&nbsp;Hays in 2001. &nbsp;She enjoyed dogs, horses, cattle,&nbsp;other animals, and loved spending time with her family.Survivors include her children, John Frederick William Thiede&nbsp;V and his fiancée, Kalesha Ellis, Victoria, KS; Cody Thiede and wife, Anna, Victoria, KS; Tiffanie Rohr and husband, Nathan, Hays, KS; her&nbsp;grandchildren, Delilah Rose Thiede; Lauraine Evans Thiede, and Scarlett Mae Thiede. &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband.Funeral Services will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, November 21, 2022, at the First Presbyterian Church, 29th&nbsp;and Hall, Hays, Kansas with the Rev. Christine Wagner. &nbsp;Burial will be in Our Lady of Help&nbsp;Christian Cemetery, Antonino, Kansas.Visitation will be from 6:00&nbsp;to&nbsp;8:00 P.M. Sunday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67671 and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Monday, at the First Presbyterian Church, &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Thiede Family made payable to; Cody Thiede in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Cassie Marie (Miller) Thiede

Dixie Lee (Eakin) Shank, 80, died November 18, 2022, at her home in Hutchinson.

She was born July 5, 1942, in Little River, KS, the daughter of 
Matilda “Tillie” (Zorn) Brown. Her beloved Aunt Mary (Zorn) Mog was her 
primary caregiver during much of her childhood.

She was a graduate of the Dominican School of Nursing and was a 
Registered Nurse and professional nursing educator throughout Kansas. 
She was the first director of the initial hospice program in Barton 
County, Serenity Hospice, which is now Golden Belt Home Health and 
Hospice and had been employed at the Pawnee County Health Department, 
Larned State Hospital, Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility, and 
was Director of the Behavioral Health Unit in Greensburg, KS. &nbsp;

She was a
 member of the Fort Larned Belles, Fort Larned Chapter and Kansas 
Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR); a charter 
member of the initial Beta Sigma Phi Chapter in Larned where she was 
chosen their “Girl of the Year” in 1980 and in 1981 was their “Valentine
 Queen”; she held all offices of the chapter as she progressed. She was a
 member of the Dominican-St. Rose Alumni, and associate member of the 
Trinity United Methodist Church of Hutchinson where she was a member of 
the Doers Sunday School Class. She served on the board of The Center For
 Counseling and Consultation in Great Bend and the Pawnee County Chapter
 of the American Cancer Society. The Larned Business and Professional 
Women’s Club (BPW) selected her as “Woman of the Year” in 1981. She was 
an avid reader, swimmer, water skier, and loved KU Basketball.

On September 9, 1961, she married Wendell Eakin in Larned; he preceded her in death on February 7, 1979.

On January 6, 2001, she married Dwight Shank; he survives.

Other survivors include: two sons, Randy Eakin, Scottsdale, Arizona, 
Chad (Jeannie Kolb) Eakin, Larned; a brother, Terry Huff, Kinsley; four 
grandchildren, Brock (Caitlyn) Eakin, Great Bend, Shabree Eakin, Larned,
 Andrew (Callie) Eakin, Shawnee, Kansas, Andrea (Austin) Chapman, Tulsa,
 Oklahoma; three great grandchildren, Elli Eakin, Crete Eakin, Evelyn 
Chapman; two nephews, Josh Huff, Larned, and Blake Huff, Denver, 
Colorado.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 21, 2022, at 
Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson, with Rev. Dr. Kim Biery 
presiding. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, November 
20, 2022, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned with family present from 4:00 p.m.
 6:00 p.m. Graveside service will 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 21, 2022 at
 Larned Cemetery with Pastor Ryan Webster presiding.

Memorials may be given to Trinity United Methodist Church in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

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 </figure>Dixie Lee (Eakin) Shank, 80, died November 18, 2022, at her home in Hutchinson.She was born July 5, 1942, in Little River, KS, the daughter of 
Matilda “Tillie” (Zorn) Brown. Her beloved Aunt Mary (Zorn) Mog was her 
primary caregiver during much of her childhood.She was a graduate of the Dominican School of Nursing and was a 
Registered Nurse and professional nursing educator throughout Kansas. 
She was the first director of the initial hospice program in Barton 
County, Serenity Hospice, which is now Golden Belt Home Health and 
Hospice and had been employed at the Pawnee County Health Department, 
Larned State Hospital, Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility, and 
was Director of the Behavioral Health Unit in Greensburg, KS. &nbsp;She was a
 member of the Fort Larned Belles, Fort Larned Chapter and Kansas 
Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR); a charter 
member of the initial Beta Sigma Phi Chapter in Larned where she was 
chosen their “Girl of the Year” in 1980 and in 1981 was their “Valentine
 Queen”; she held all offices of the chapter as she progressed. She was a
 member of the Dominican-St. Rose Alumni, and associate member of the 
Trinity United Methodist Church of Hutchinson where she was a member of 
the Doers Sunday School Class. She served on the board of The Center For
 Counseling and Consultation in Great Bend and the Pawnee County Chapter
 of the American Cancer Society. The Larned Business and Professional 
Women’s Club (BPW) selected her as “Woman of the Year” in 1981. She was 
an avid reader, swimmer, water skier, and loved KU Basketball.On September 9, 1961, she married Wendell Eakin in Larned; he preceded her in death on February 7, 1979.On January 6, 2001, she married Dwight Shank; he survives.Other survivors include: two sons, Randy Eakin, Scottsdale, Arizona, 
Chad (Jeannie Kolb) Eakin, Larned; a brother, Terry Huff, Kinsley; four 
grandchildren, Brock (Caitlyn) Eakin, Great Bend, Shabree Eakin, Larned,
 Andrew (Callie) Eakin, Shawnee, Kansas, Andrea (Austin) Chapman, Tulsa,
 Oklahoma; three great grandchildren, Elli Eakin, Crete Eakin, Evelyn 
Chapman; two nephews, Josh Huff, Larned, and Blake Huff, Denver, 
Colorado.Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 21, 2022, at 
Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson, with Rev. Dr. Kim Biery 
presiding. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, November 
20, 2022, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned with family present from 4:00 p.m.
 6:00 p.m. Graveside service will 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 21, 2022 at
 Larned Cemetery with Pastor Ryan Webster presiding.Memorials may be given to Trinity United Methodist Church in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Dixie Lee (Eakin) Shank

Ambrose A. Schneweis, 97, formerly of Hutchinson, passed away 
November 17, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital, 
Wichita, KS.&nbsp; He was born July 28, 1925, in Odin, KS, to August A. 
Schneweis and Martha (Penka) Schneweis.

On May 6, 1946, Ambrose married Alice Boor, at the Holy Family Church
 in Odin, KS.&nbsp; They shared over 73 years of marriage, prior to her death
 on July 9, 2019.&nbsp; Following their marriage, they began farming in the 
La Crosse, KS, area and stayed for six years.&nbsp; They moved to the Pretty 
Prairie, KS, area, where the ground that they farmed was purchased to 
become part of what is now known as Cheney Lake.&nbsp; The next move was to 
Holyrood, KS, and then in 1966, the final move was to Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; 
Ambrose went to work as a machinist at Eaton Corporation, formerly 
Cessna Fluid Power Division, retiring in 1988 with 22 years of service.&nbsp;
 He was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, Hutchinson, since 1966.

He enjoyed gardening and playing cards.&nbsp; Ambrose’s greatest joy was spending time with his family.&nbsp;

Ambrose is survived by:&nbsp; his daughters, Elaine (Keith) Myers of 
Hutchinson, Linda Schneweis of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Lori (Tracy) 
Clem of Wichita, KS; three grandchildren; one step-grandson; two 
great-grandchildren; and brother, Arthur Schneweis.

He was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his parents; wife; infant son, Ambrose Schneweis, Jr.; and four sisters.

Parish Rosary will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, November 26, 2022, followed
 by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Teresa Catholic 
Church, 211 E. 5th Avenue, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Both services will be officiated
 by Father Matt Glazier.&nbsp; Burial will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 
26, 2022, at the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, KS, with Father 
Stephen Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
Friday, November 25, 2022, with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at 
Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Teresa Catholic 
Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Ambrose A. Schneweis, 97, formerly of Hutchinson, passed away 
November 17, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital, 
Wichita, KS.&nbsp; He was born July 28, 1925, in Odin, KS, to August A. 
Schneweis and Martha (Penka) Schneweis.On May 6, 1946, Ambrose married Alice Boor, at the Holy Family Church
 in Odin, KS.&nbsp; They shared over 73 years of marriage, prior to her death
 on July 9, 2019.&nbsp; Following their marriage, they began farming in the 
La Crosse, KS, area and stayed for six years.&nbsp; They moved to the Pretty 
Prairie, KS, area, where the ground that they farmed was purchased to 
become part of what is now known as Cheney Lake.&nbsp; The next move was to 
Holyrood, KS, and then in 1966, the final move was to Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; 
Ambrose went to work as a machinist at Eaton Corporation, formerly 
Cessna Fluid Power Division, retiring in 1988 with 22 years of service.&nbsp;
 He was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, Hutchinson, since 1966.He enjoyed gardening and playing cards.&nbsp; Ambrose’s greatest joy was spending time with his family.&nbsp;Ambrose is survived by:&nbsp; his daughters, Elaine (Keith) Myers of 
Hutchinson, Linda Schneweis of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Lori (Tracy) 
Clem of Wichita, KS; three grandchildren; one step-grandson; two 
great-grandchildren; and brother, Arthur Schneweis.He was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his parents; wife; infant son, Ambrose Schneweis, Jr.; and four sisters.Parish Rosary will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, November 26, 2022, followed
 by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Teresa Catholic 
Church, 211 E. 5th Avenue, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Both services will be officiated
 by Father Matt Glazier.&nbsp; Burial will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 
26, 2022, at the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, KS, with Father 
Stephen Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
Friday, November 25, 2022, with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at 
Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Teresa Catholic 
Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Ambrose A. Schneweis

September 29, 1930 ~ November 17, 2022

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/CharlesChuck-Zortman">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>September 29, 1930 ~ November 17, 2022An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/CharlesChuck-Zortman">HERE</a> for service details.

Charles 'Chuck' Dee Zortman

William “Butch” Robert Cochran passed away November 16, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. He was born March 24, 1961, in Albuquerque, NM to 
Billie D. and Frances E. (Jones) Cochran.

As a kid, he moved around
 a lot due to his father being in the Navy.  His family settled in 
Norton, and he was a Norton Community High School graduate. Butch worked
 for B4-A-Rent in Goodland, KS and then as mechanic for Engle’s in 
Norton. He was a huge Dungeon and Dragons fan and spent a lot of time 
painting miniature figurines. He was also an avid Kansas City Chiefs 
fan. Most of all, he loved traveling to visit his kids and grandkids 
when he was able.

Butch was preceded in death by his mother, 
Frances; sister, Connie Dale; and his friend who was like a brother to 
him, Richard Lindsay. He is survived by his father, Billie of Norton, 
KS; children: Chyanne (Brian) McDonald of Rozel, KS, Jacob (Kali) 
Cochran of Larned, KS, Kacie Palmer of Salina, KS, and Randy (fiancé 
Danielle) Cochran of Norton, KS; eight grandchildren; and many other 
family members and friends.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 am
 Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at the First Church of God in Norton. Burial
 will follow at the Norton Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made 
to Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home to help with the funeral expenses and may 
be sent to the funeral home at 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. 
Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com

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 </figure>William “Butch” Robert Cochran passed away November 16, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. He was born March 24, 1961, in Albuquerque, NM to 
Billie D. and Frances E. (Jones) Cochran.As a kid, he moved around
 a lot due to his father being in the Navy. His family settled in 
Norton, and he was a Norton Community High School graduate. Butch worked
 for B4-A-Rent in Goodland, KS and then as mechanic for Engle’s in 
Norton. He was a huge Dungeon and Dragons fan and spent a lot of time 
painting miniature figurines. He was also an avid Kansas City Chiefs 
fan. Most of all, he loved traveling to visit his kids and grandkids 
when he was able.Butch was preceded in death by his mother, 
Frances; sister, Connie Dale; and his friend who was like a brother to 
him, Richard Lindsay. He is survived by his father, Billie of Norton, 
KS; children: Chyanne (Brian) McDonald of Rozel, KS, Jacob (Kali) 
Cochran of Larned, KS, Kacie Palmer of Salina, KS, and Randy (fiancé 
Danielle) Cochran of Norton, KS; eight grandchildren; and many other 
family members and friends.Funeral services will be held 10:30 am
 Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at the First Church of God in Norton. Burial
 will follow at the Norton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made 
to Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home to help with the funeral expenses and may 
be sent to the funeral home at 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. 
Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com

William 'Butch' Robert Cochran

Darrell Allen Jones, 88, passed away on November 15, 2022, in Colby, 
Kansas. He was born on October 2, 1934, in WaKeeney, Kansas, in Trego 
County. He was the son of William Jennings Jones and Ethyl Belle 
(Gordon) Jones.

Darrell Jones married Mary Kayleene Pierce on July 19, 1958, at the Catholic Church in Hill City, Kansas.

Darrell
 served in the United States Army as a paratrooper. Mr. Jones graduated 
from Hill City Memorial High School in Hill City, Kansas. He received 
his associate of science degree from Garden City Community College in 
Garden City, Kansas. Also, Darrell received his bachelor’s and master’s 
degrees from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas.

Mr. Jones
 worked as a shoeshine boy, service station attendant, roofer, farm 
laborer, tire repair technician, policeman, deputy sheriff, teacher, 
principal, superintendent of schools and as an athletic coach.

Surviving
 family members are two sons, Barton Allen Jones of Bladen, Nebraska and
 Charles Curtis Jones of Phoenix, Arizona; and one daughter Colette 
Wahlmeier of Kansas City, Kansas; five grandchildren: Christopher Andrew
 Jones, Simon Alexander Jones, Michael Aaron Jones, Mary Tessa 
Wahlmeier, Walter Keegan Wahlmeier, and one great grandchild.

Darrell
 was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary Kayleene Jones; six 
brothers: James W., Leslie M., Arthur R., Leonard W., Francis E., and an
 infant brother, Lester M.; five sisters: Mary E. Lofstead, Maude E. 
Staples, Ada B. Tomanek, Arbutus L. Persinger, and an infant sister, 
Wanda Mae Jones.

Visitation will be Tuesday, November 22, 2022, 
from 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Pauls Funeral Home in Oberlin, Kansas.  
Graveside service will be Wednesday, November 23, 2022, 11am. at the 
Mount Allen Cemetery in Hays, Kansas. 

Memorial contributions may be made
 to the Oberlin Elementary School.  Condolences can be left at 
www.paulsfh.com.

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 </figure>Darrell Allen Jones, 88, passed away on November 15, 2022, in Colby, 
Kansas. He was born on October 2, 1934, in WaKeeney, Kansas, in Trego 
County. He was the son of William Jennings Jones and Ethyl Belle 
(Gordon) Jones.Darrell Jones married Mary Kayleene Pierce on July 19, 1958, at the Catholic Church in Hill City, Kansas.Darrell
 served in the United States Army as a paratrooper. Mr. Jones graduated 
from Hill City Memorial High School in Hill City, Kansas. He received 
his associate of science degree from Garden City Community College in 
Garden City, Kansas. Also, Darrell received his bachelor’s and master’s 
degrees from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas.Mr. Jones
 worked as a shoeshine boy, service station attendant, roofer, farm 
laborer, tire repair technician, policeman, deputy sheriff, teacher, 
principal, superintendent of schools and as an athletic coach.Surviving
 family members are two sons, Barton Allen Jones of Bladen, Nebraska and
 Charles Curtis Jones of Phoenix, Arizona; and one daughter Colette 
Wahlmeier of Kansas City, Kansas; five grandchildren: Christopher Andrew
 Jones, Simon Alexander Jones, Michael Aaron Jones, Mary Tessa 
Wahlmeier, Walter Keegan Wahlmeier, and one great grandchild.Darrell
 was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary Kayleene Jones; six 
brothers: James W., Leslie M., Arthur R., Leonard W., Francis E., and an
 infant brother, Lester M.; five sisters: Mary E. Lofstead, Maude E. 
Staples, Ada B. Tomanek, Arbutus L. Persinger, and an infant sister, 
Wanda Mae Jones.Visitation will be Tuesday, November 22, 2022, 
from 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Pauls Funeral Home in Oberlin, Kansas. 
Graveside service will be Wednesday, November 23, 2022, 11am. at the 
Mount Allen Cemetery in Hays, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made
 to the Oberlin Elementary School. Condolences can be left at 
www.paulsfh.com.

Darrell Allen Jones

Paul Marion Matter, 78, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, in Beloit, Kansas. Paul was born in Beloit on November 20th,
 1943, to Marion and Letha (Dyas) Matter of Jewell, KS. Paul attended 
the Jewell schools and graduated from Jewell High School in 1961. He 
went on to Fort Hays State University where he graduated with a 
Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture in 1966. While he was in college Paul 
joined the Army National Guard, which he served in for 6 years. During 
his service he attended Officers Training School where he was promoted 
to the rank of 1st Lieutenant.

Paul met his future wife Carole (Katz) while attending Fort Hays. 
They later married November 26, 1966, in Kinsley, KS. To this union, 
four children were born: Jude, Megan, Katrina, and Mitch. Paul and 
Carole raised their children on the family farm near Jewell, KS. Paul 
spent his entire life in the Jewell and Jamestown area farming until 5 
years ago when retiring to Beloit.

Paul was dedicated to farming and it was especially important to 
him to be a good steward of the land. After he retired, his love for the
 land and countryside continued to be where he was the happiest as he 
spent his days driving the backroads. Throughout his life he enjoyed 
coffee in the morning with his friends in Jewell, and later on with his 
friends in Beloit. Paul especially enjoyed watching his children’s many 
activities as they grew up, and then in his later years watching his 
grandchildren’s as well. Even when he was not feeling well, a visit from
 his grandchildren could always bring a smile to his face.

Survivors include his wife, Carole, of the home; children: Jude 
(Heather) Matter of Beloit, Megan (Scott) Young of Mankato, Katrina 
(Kevin) Jones of Beloit, Mitch (Lyssa) Matter of Beloit; and 
grandchildren: Katia; Logan, Devon, Mason; Tyler, Cole, Lane, Anna 
Marie; Grace, Ember, Josie. He is also survived by nephews Dallas 
(Belinda) Katz, Chris Tegley, and niece Elizabeth (Johnny) Curtis. He 
was preceded in death by his parents, sister and brother-in-law, Coral 
Ann and Richard Tegley of California, and nephew John David Tegley.

Paul was an active member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Beloit 
for 55 years. He was also a member of the Jewell County American Legion.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Saturday, November 19, at the 
Zion Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 1-7 PM with family present
 from 5-7 PM Friday at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be
 given to the Church or the Mitchell County Regional Medical Foundation.

Services will be livestreamed at the Zion Lutheran Church Facebook page

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ZLCBeloit">https://www.facebook.com/ZLCBeloit</a>

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 </figure>Paul Marion Matter, 78, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, in Beloit, Kansas. Paul was born in Beloit on November 20th,
 1943, to Marion and Letha (Dyas) Matter of Jewell, KS. Paul attended 
the Jewell schools and graduated from Jewell High School in 1961. He 
went on to Fort Hays State University where he graduated with a 
Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture in 1966. While he was in college Paul 
joined the Army National Guard, which he served in for 6 years. During 
his service he attended Officers Training School where he was promoted 
to the rank of 1st Lieutenant.Paul met his future wife Carole (Katz) while attending Fort Hays. 
They later married November 26, 1966, in Kinsley, KS. To this union, 
four children were born: Jude, Megan, Katrina, and Mitch. Paul and 
Carole raised their children on the family farm near Jewell, KS. Paul 
spent his entire life in the Jewell and Jamestown area farming until 5 
years ago when retiring to Beloit.Paul was dedicated to farming and it was especially important to 
him to be a good steward of the land. After he retired, his love for the
 land and countryside continued to be where he was the happiest as he 
spent his days driving the backroads. Throughout his life he enjoyed 
coffee in the morning with his friends in Jewell, and later on with his 
friends in Beloit. Paul especially enjoyed watching his children’s many 
activities as they grew up, and then in his later years watching his 
grandchildren’s as well. Even when he was not feeling well, a visit from
 his grandchildren could always bring a smile to his face.Survivors include his wife, Carole, of the home; children: Jude 
(Heather) Matter of Beloit, Megan (Scott) Young of Mankato, Katrina 
(Kevin) Jones of Beloit, Mitch (Lyssa) Matter of Beloit; and 
grandchildren: Katia; Logan, Devon, Mason; Tyler, Cole, Lane, Anna 
Marie; Grace, Ember, Josie. He is also survived by nephews Dallas 
(Belinda) Katz, Chris Tegley, and niece Elizabeth (Johnny) Curtis. He 
was preceded in death by his parents, sister and brother-in-law, Coral 
Ann and Richard Tegley of California, and nephew John David Tegley.Paul was an active member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Beloit 
for 55 years. He was also a member of the Jewell County American Legion.Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Saturday, November 19, at the 
Zion Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 1-7 PM with family present
 from 5-7 PM Friday at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be
 given to the Church or the Mitchell County Regional Medical Foundation.Services will be livestreamed at the Zion Lutheran Church Facebook page<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ZLCBeloit">https://www.facebook.com/ZLCBeloit</a>

Paul Marion Matter

Longtime Stratton, Colorado, resident Penni Lynn Fox passed away on 
November 16, 2022, at her home in Stratton, CO. She was 59 years old.

Penni was born on February 25, 1963, in Burlington, CO to Jim and Mary
 (Wright) Havens. She was the only child born to this union.

Penni attended school at Stratton schools, graduating in 1981.

On May 6, 1989, Penni married the love of her life Donald Joseph Fox 
in Stratton, CO at St. Charles Catholic church. To this union two 
children were born, Sara and Morgan.

Penni’s love for her family was evident to all those who knew her. 
Having a servant’s heart, she served her family and friends to the best 
of her ability, always putting others before herself.

Another of Penni’s loves was cooking and baking. She always had a 
homemade meal, or a baked good for her family. Instilling a love for 
cooking in both of her daughters, as well as her grandsons.

Penni was preceded in death by her parents, in laws Darrel and Cecilia Fox, and brother Edward Parker III.

She is survived by her husband Don Fox of Stratton, son Ryan Fox of 
Cowley County, CO, daughters Sara (Justin) Sloan of Colby, KS, and 
Morgan (Steve) Kappenmann of Hutchinson, KS. She is also survived by her
 four grandsons. Emerson Sloan, Lucas Kappenmann, Landry Kappenmann and 
Lawson Kappenmann, sister in law DeAnna (W.C.) Ely of Stratton, 
brother-in-law Darren Fox of Stratton, and sister-in-law Heidi Fox of 
Johnstown, CO. Nephews Jesse (Holly) Seelhoff of Flemming CO, Luke 
(Tiffany) Seelhoff of St. George, UT, and niece Katie Seelhoff of 
Evergreen, CO, along numerous cousins.

Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Penni-Fox">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Longtime Stratton, Colorado, resident Penni Lynn Fox passed away on 
November 16, 2022, at her home in Stratton, CO. She was 59 years old.Penni was born on February 25, 1963, in Burlington, CO to Jim and Mary
 (Wright) Havens. She was the only child born to this union.Penni attended school at Stratton schools, graduating in 1981.On May 6, 1989, Penni married the love of her life Donald Joseph Fox 
in Stratton, CO at St. Charles Catholic church. To this union two 
children were born, Sara and Morgan.Penni’s love for her family was evident to all those who knew her. 
Having a servant’s heart, she served her family and friends to the best 
of her ability, always putting others before herself.Another of Penni’s loves was cooking and baking. She always had a 
homemade meal, or a baked good for her family. Instilling a love for 
cooking in both of her daughters, as well as her grandsons.Penni was preceded in death by her parents, in laws Darrel and Cecilia Fox, and brother Edward Parker III.She is survived by her husband Don Fox of Stratton, son Ryan Fox of 
Cowley County, CO, daughters Sara (Justin) Sloan of Colby, KS, and 
Morgan (Steve) Kappenmann of Hutchinson, KS. She is also survived by her
 four grandsons. Emerson Sloan, Lucas Kappenmann, Landry Kappenmann and 
Lawson Kappenmann, sister in law DeAnna (W.C.) Ely of Stratton, 
brother-in-law Darren Fox of Stratton, and sister-in-law Heidi Fox of 
Johnstown, CO. Nephews Jesse (Holly) Seelhoff of Flemming CO, Luke 
(Tiffany) Seelhoff of St. George, UT, and niece Katie Seelhoff of 
Evergreen, CO, along numerous cousins.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Penni-Fox">HERE</a> for service details.

Penni Lynn Fox

Milton J. Dinges, 85, Hays, died Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Miles Memory Care in Papillion, Nebraska.

He was born January 2, 1937, in 
Schoenchen the son of Isidore “Issy” and Loretta (Werth) Dinges.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 
1955, he graduated from Schoenchen High School.&nbsp;&nbsp;On October 18, 1958, he
 was united in marriage to Gladys M. Werth in Schoenchen, and they 
celebrated 64 years of marriage.&nbsp;&nbsp;Milton served in the U.S. Army from 
1959 to 1962. &nbsp;He was a part-time farmer and traveling salesman.&nbsp;&nbsp;Milt 
and Gladys owned a commercial lighting business for most of his 
career.&nbsp;&nbsp;His memberships included St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, 
the Schoenchen Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council #4166, and the 
Bishop Cunningham Fourth Degree Assembly #282.&nbsp;&nbsp;Milton was a fun-loving,
 kind man who didn’t know a stranger and had the biggest heart.&nbsp;&nbsp;He 
loved golf, playing cards, dancing, scotch, and his family.&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife Gladys of 
Hays, a son: Dale Dinges of Hays, a daughter: Deanna Hanquist and 
husband Brant of Papillion, NE, a brother: Thomas Dinges and wife Susan 
of Schoenchen, a sister: Pam Basgall and significant other Vern Dreiling
 of Schoenchen, a grandson: Dalen Hanquist and wife Bernadette of 
Ottawa, Canada, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his 
parents, his sister: Rosanne Bieker and husband Kenny, and three young 
sisters, Bernita, Thelma, and Mary Jane Dinges.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, December 2, 2022, at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic 
Church in Hays, with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Inurnment with 
military honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will follow in 
St. Anthony Cemetery in Schoenchen.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm 
until 8:00 on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral
 Home and from 9:00 am until service time on Friday at the church.&nbsp;&nbsp;A 
St. Anthony Altar Society Christian Mothers rosary will be at 5:30 pm, a
 vigil service will be at 6:00 pm, followed by a combined Third and 
Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus rosary, all on Thursday, December 1 at
 the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to the Schoenchen&nbsp;Knights of
 Columbus Council #4166 Tootsie Roll Drive.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences and memories of
 Milton may be shared with his family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Milton J. Dinges, 85, Hays, died Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Miles Memory Care in Papillion, Nebraska.He was born January 2, 1937, in 
Schoenchen the son of Isidore “Issy” and Loretta (Werth) Dinges.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 
1955, he graduated from Schoenchen High School.&nbsp;&nbsp;On October 18, 1958, he
 was united in marriage to Gladys M. Werth in Schoenchen, and they 
celebrated 64 years of marriage.&nbsp;&nbsp;Milton served in the U.S. Army from 
1959 to 1962. &nbsp;He was a part-time farmer and traveling salesman.&nbsp;&nbsp;Milt 
and Gladys owned a commercial lighting business for most of his 
career.&nbsp;&nbsp;His memberships included St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, 
the Schoenchen Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council #4166, and the 
Bishop Cunningham Fourth Degree Assembly #282.&nbsp;&nbsp;Milton was a fun-loving,
 kind man who didn’t know a stranger and had the biggest heart.&nbsp;&nbsp;He 
loved golf, playing cards, dancing, scotch, and his family.&nbsp;Survivors include his wife Gladys of 
Hays, a son: Dale Dinges of Hays, a daughter: Deanna Hanquist and 
husband Brant of Papillion, NE, a brother: Thomas Dinges and wife Susan 
of Schoenchen, a sister: Pam Basgall and significant other Vern Dreiling
 of Schoenchen, a grandson: Dalen Hanquist and wife Bernadette of 
Ottawa, Canada, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his 
parents, his sister: Rosanne Bieker and husband Kenny, and three young 
sisters, Bernita, Thelma, and Mary Jane Dinges.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, December 2, 2022, at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic 
Church in Hays, with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Inurnment with 
military honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will follow in 
St. Anthony Cemetery in Schoenchen.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm 
until 8:00 on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral
 Home and from 9:00 am until service time on Friday at the church.&nbsp;&nbsp;A 
St. Anthony Altar Society Christian Mothers rosary will be at 5:30 pm, a
 vigil service will be at 6:00 pm, followed by a combined Third and 
Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus rosary, all on Thursday, December 1 at
 the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Schoenchen&nbsp;Knights of
 Columbus Council #4166 Tootsie Roll Drive.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences and memories of
 Milton may be shared with his family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Milton J. Dinges

Dorothy Dibble, age 96, passed away Friday November 18, 2022, at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital.

An obituary is pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Dorothy-P-Dibble?obId=26383221#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Dorothy Dibble, age 96, passed away Friday November 18, 2022, at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital.An obituary is pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Dorothy-P-Dibble?obId=26383221#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Dorothy P. Dibble

Robert Ayers Hutchison, 90, passed away November 13, 2022, in the 
arms of his loving wife of 69 years, Pat, at Hutchinson Regional Medical
 Center after a brief illness. In addition to his wife, he is survived 
by his son Randy (Debie), of Centennial, CO, and son Jim (Sondra), of 
Hutchinson, 6 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren.

Robert Ayers Hutchison was born February 25th, 1932, in 
Greeley, CO, to Carl and Clemma (Hutchison) Ayers. Bob’s mother passed 
away from pneumonia two days after his birth. Since Carl had 5 older 
children to care for, he asked Clemma’s brother and his wife, Hartzel 
and Bertha (Converth) Hutchison, to care for Bob until Carl could 
arrange to care for him at some future date. It was not long before 
Hartzel and Bertie loved Bob as if he were their own. Bob was raised by 
his uncle and aunt on their modest farm 16 miles northwest of Dodge 
City. He graduated from Dodge City High School in 1950 and from Fort 
Hays State University in 1954 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. In 1969 he
 received a Master’s Degree in teaching from Western State University in
 Gunnison, Co.

The Albert Wasson family farmed a few miles from the Hutchison’s. Bob
 had known this family for several years. He was smitten with their 
daughter, Patsy.&nbsp; They were married August 23, 1953, three months after 
Patsy graduated from Dodge City High School. 

Bob spent his life as an 
educator, teaching industrial arts in Garden City, Tribune, Flagler, CO,
 and Eagle CO. In 1964 he switched to teaching 6th grade when
 they moved to Aurora, CO, where he taught for the next 15 years. Bob 
had a lifetime love of automobiles and spent several years in the auto 
repair business. Bob and Pat then moved to Gunnison, CO, where they 
enjoyed their love of snowmobiling in the winter and 4-wheeling in the 
summer. They later returned to Dodge City and then settled in Hutchinson
 where they have lived for the last 17 years. Bob was a Para in the 
Hutchinson School District until 3 years ago when he finally retired 
altogether.

Bob was an outstanding husband, father, and grandfather. He was loved and respected by all who knew him.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the
 Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson, with Seth Hamilton officiating. &nbsp;The 
memorial service can be viewed online by going to Robert’s obituary and 
selecting the “Click here to view the memorial service”&nbsp;link.&nbsp; Cremation
 has taken place. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.&nbsp; at 
Elliott Mortuary.

<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTY2ODgwODM0MDIxOTk3NCZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==">Click here to view service</a>

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to First Christian 
Church- Dodge City, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Robert Ayers Hutchison, 90, passed away November 13, 2022, in the 
arms of his loving wife of 69 years, Pat, at Hutchinson Regional Medical
 Center after a brief illness. In addition to his wife, he is survived 
by his son Randy (Debie), of Centennial, CO, and son Jim (Sondra), of 
Hutchinson, 6 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren.Robert Ayers Hutchison was born February 25th, 1932, in 
Greeley, CO, to Carl and Clemma (Hutchison) Ayers. Bob’s mother passed 
away from pneumonia two days after his birth. Since Carl had 5 older 
children to care for, he asked Clemma’s brother and his wife, Hartzel 
and Bertha (Converth) Hutchison, to care for Bob until Carl could 
arrange to care for him at some future date. It was not long before 
Hartzel and Bertie loved Bob as if he were their own. Bob was raised by 
his uncle and aunt on their modest farm 16 miles northwest of Dodge 
City. He graduated from Dodge City High School in 1950 and from Fort 
Hays State University in 1954 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. In 1969 he
 received a Master’s Degree in teaching from Western State University in
 Gunnison, Co.The Albert Wasson family farmed a few miles from the Hutchison’s. Bob
 had known this family for several years. He was smitten with their 
daughter, Patsy.&nbsp; They were married August 23, 1953, three months after 
Patsy graduated from Dodge City High School. Bob spent his life as an 
educator, teaching industrial arts in Garden City, Tribune, Flagler, CO,
 and Eagle CO. In 1964 he switched to teaching 6th grade when
 they moved to Aurora, CO, where he taught for the next 15 years. Bob 
had a lifetime love of automobiles and spent several years in the auto 
repair business. Bob and Pat then moved to Gunnison, CO, where they 
enjoyed their love of snowmobiling in the winter and 4-wheeling in the 
summer. They later returned to Dodge City and then settled in Hutchinson
 where they have lived for the last 17 years. Bob was a Para in the 
Hutchinson School District until 3 years ago when he finally retired 
altogether.Bob was an outstanding husband, father, and grandfather. He was loved and respected by all who knew him.Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the
 Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson, with Seth Hamilton officiating. &nbsp;The 
memorial service can be viewed online by going to Robert’s obituary and 
selecting the “Click here to view the memorial service”&nbsp;link.&nbsp; Cremation
 has taken place. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.&nbsp; at 
Elliott Mortuary.<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTY2ODgwODM0MDIxOTk3NCZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==">Click here to view service</a>In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to First Christian 
Church- Dodge City, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Robert A. Hutchison

Kip Michael Boomhower, 58, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022, at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

Kip was born October 14, 1964, in Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp; He was one of three children to Gerald and Virginia (Tauscher) Boomhower.&nbsp; He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School.

Kip was united in marriage to Kathy Curtis on May 12, 1990, in Hudson, Kansas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three children; Bailey, Jesse and Wyatt.&nbsp; They made their home in Russell.

Kip was a Rancher most all of his life in Russell.&nbsp; He was a member of the American Paint Horse Association, American Quarter Horse Association, and the Red Angus Association.&nbsp; He was a 4-H leader when his children were involved with 4-H.

Kip’s surviving family include his wife, Kathy of Russell, Kansas; daughter, Bailey Boomhower (Mitch) of Phillipsburg, Kansas; sons, Jesse Boomhower (Kelli) of Russell, Kansas and Wyatt Boomhower (Keena) of Ashland, Kansas; mother, Virginia Boomhower of Russell, Kansas; sisters, Lisa Moubry (Brian) of Bunker Hill, Kansas and Denise VanDegrift (Tom) of Luray, Kansas; and a grandchild, Avery Boomhower.

Kip was preceded in death by his father and infant daughter Valerie Boomhower.

A Greeting will be held from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Monday, November 21, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, where the family will be present to greet friends.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday at the mortuary.&nbsp; 

A Memorial has been established with the Russell Community Thanksgiving Dinner.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Kip Michael Boomhower, 58, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022, at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.Kip was born October 14, 1964, in Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp; He was one of three children to Gerald and Virginia (Tauscher) Boomhower.&nbsp; He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School.Kip was united in marriage to Kathy Curtis on May 12, 1990, in Hudson, Kansas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three children; Bailey, Jesse and Wyatt.&nbsp; They made their home in Russell.Kip was a Rancher most all of his life in Russell.&nbsp; He was a member of the American Paint Horse Association, American Quarter Horse Association, and the Red Angus Association.&nbsp; He was a 4-H leader when his children were involved with 4-H.Kip’s surviving family include his wife, Kathy of Russell, Kansas; daughter, Bailey Boomhower (Mitch) of Phillipsburg, Kansas; sons, Jesse Boomhower (Kelli) of Russell, Kansas and Wyatt Boomhower (Keena) of Ashland, Kansas; mother, Virginia Boomhower of Russell, Kansas; sisters, Lisa Moubry (Brian) of Bunker Hill, Kansas and Denise VanDegrift (Tom) of Luray, Kansas; and a grandchild, Avery Boomhower.Kip was preceded in death by his father and infant daughter Valerie Boomhower.A Greeting will be held from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Monday, November 21, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, where the family will be present to greet friends.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday at the mortuary.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with the Russell Community Thanksgiving Dinner.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Kip Michael Boomhower

Jerry Ray Clarke, 79, passed away November 15, 2022, at his home.&nbsp; He
 was born December 31, 1942, in Hutchinson, KS, to David James Clarke 
and Velma Marie (Corkins) Clarke.

Jerry was a 1961 graduate of Ellinwood High School, Ellinwood, KS.&nbsp; 
He also graduated from Salt City Business College, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Jerry 
served in the United States Army Reserves.&nbsp; He was employed for many 
years as an accountant at Consolidated Manufacturing Inc., Hutchinson.&nbsp; 
Jerry was a longtime member of Eastwood Church of Christ, Hutchinson.

He enjoyed fishing and playing cards with a card group comprised of 
family friends.&nbsp; Jerry and his wife, Anita, liked to travel, and 
frequently visited Hawaii and Branson, MO.&nbsp; They even participated in a 
church mission work trip to Antiqua.&nbsp; He loved to dress up as Santa 
Claus and Anita as Mrs. Claus to bring many hours of entertainment for 
his family and for families of the church.

On May 14, 1963, Jerry married Anita Rae Fletcher, at the South 
Hutchinson United Methodist Church.&nbsp; They shared over 59 years of 
marriage.

He is survived by:&nbsp; his wife, Anita Clarke of Hutchinson; sisters, 
Marilyn (Delmer Thibault) Sherman of Hays, KS, and Darlene Oglesbee of 
Palatka, FL; and numerous nephews, nieces, great-nephews, and 
great-nieces.

Jerry was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his maternal and paternal grandparents; parents; and three brothers-in-law.

Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at 
Eastwood Church of Christ, 2500 N. Plum, Hutchinson, with Wayne DeWindt 
officiating.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday 
through Friday, and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; 
Cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Eastwood Church of 
Christ or Traditions Home Health &amp; Hospice Care, in care of Elliott 
Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Jerry Ray Clarke, 79, passed away November 15, 2022, at his home.&nbsp; He
 was born December 31, 1942, in Hutchinson, KS, to David James Clarke 
and Velma Marie (Corkins) Clarke.Jerry was a 1961 graduate of Ellinwood High School, Ellinwood, KS.&nbsp; 
He also graduated from Salt City Business College, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Jerry 
served in the United States Army Reserves.&nbsp; He was employed for many 
years as an accountant at Consolidated Manufacturing Inc., Hutchinson.&nbsp; 
Jerry was a longtime member of Eastwood Church of Christ, Hutchinson.He enjoyed fishing and playing cards with a card group comprised of 
family friends.&nbsp; Jerry and his wife, Anita, liked to travel, and 
frequently visited Hawaii and Branson, MO.&nbsp; They even participated in a 
church mission work trip to Antiqua.&nbsp; He loved to dress up as Santa 
Claus and Anita as Mrs. Claus to bring many hours of entertainment for 
his family and for families of the church.On May 14, 1963, Jerry married Anita Rae Fletcher, at the South 
Hutchinson United Methodist Church.&nbsp; They shared over 59 years of 
marriage.He is survived by:&nbsp; his wife, Anita Clarke of Hutchinson; sisters, 
Marilyn (Delmer Thibault) Sherman of Hays, KS, and Darlene Oglesbee of 
Palatka, FL; and numerous nephews, nieces, great-nephews, and 
great-nieces.Jerry was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his maternal and paternal grandparents; parents; and three brothers-in-law.Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at 
Eastwood Church of Christ, 2500 N. Plum, Hutchinson, with Wayne DeWindt 
officiating.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday 
through Friday, and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; 
Cremation has taken place.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Eastwood Church of 
Christ or Traditions Home Health &amp; Hospice Care, in care of Elliott 
Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Jerry Ray Clarke

Lifelong Phillips County resident Derek T. Kats passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the Phillips County Hospital, Phillipsburg, at the age of 86.

He was born August 15, 1936, in Phillips County, KS the son of Theodore and Grace (Engelsman) Kats.&nbsp; He was a farmer.

Derek was united in marriage to Shirley L. Alexander on April 10, 1960, at Norton, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on April 1, 2015.

He was also preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include daughters, Kathy &amp; husband, Tim&nbsp;Nimz, of Littleton, CO, Sherry &amp; husband, Alan Woodside, of Prairie View, KS, and Vicky &amp; husband, Steve Allen, of Fredericksburg, VA; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren; brother Sherlyn Kats and wife Irene of Spring Hill, KS; and two sisters Jean&nbsp;VandeHoef&nbsp;and Holland, MI and Marianne&nbsp;Schlatter&nbsp;of Smith Center, KS.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 21, 2022, in the&nbsp;Luctor Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Shawn Richardson officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the&nbsp;Luctor&nbsp;Cemetery.

Mr. Kats will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.&nbsp; The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. for visitation at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Prairie Wind Villa Assisted Living or to Macular Degeneration Research and may be sent in care of Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, PO Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.

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 </figure>Lifelong Phillips County resident Derek T. Kats passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the Phillips County Hospital, Phillipsburg, at the age of 86.He was born August 15, 1936, in Phillips County, KS the son of Theodore and Grace (Engelsman) Kats.&nbsp; He was a farmer.Derek was united in marriage to Shirley L. Alexander on April 10, 1960, at Norton, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on April 1, 2015.He was also preceded in death by his parents.Survivors include daughters, Kathy &amp; husband, Tim&nbsp;Nimz, of Littleton, CO, Sherry &amp; husband, Alan Woodside, of Prairie View, KS, and Vicky &amp; husband, Steve Allen, of Fredericksburg, VA; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren; brother Sherlyn Kats and wife Irene of Spring Hill, KS; and two sisters Jean&nbsp;VandeHoef&nbsp;and Holland, MI and Marianne&nbsp;Schlatter&nbsp;of Smith Center, KS.Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 21, 2022, in the&nbsp;Luctor Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Shawn Richardson officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the&nbsp;Luctor&nbsp;Cemetery.Mr. Kats will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.&nbsp; The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. for visitation at the funeral chapel.Memorial contributions may be made to the Prairie Wind Villa Assisted Living or to Macular Degeneration Research and may be sent in care of Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, PO Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.

Derek T. Kats

Robert Yarmer, 64, died November 16, 2022. He&nbsp;was born to&nbsp;Vernon&nbsp;and Arlene (Stoss)&nbsp;Yarmer on July 5, 1958. He grew up on a farm in rural Russell County near Galatia.

He attended St. Ann’s Catholic Elementary School&nbsp;through the 8th&nbsp;grade. &nbsp;Then&nbsp;graduated with the class of 1977 from Russell High School.

He married the love of his life, Valerie Brummer on October 10th, 1981. Together they raised their four children;&nbsp;Megan, Devan, Andrea, &amp; Audra on their farm&nbsp;in southwest Russell County. &nbsp;He loved spending time with his children,&nbsp;hunting, fishing, working with horses, dancing,&nbsp;and playing cards.

Robert was a rancher and farmer his whole life. When&nbsp;he was younger he enjoyed hunting&nbsp;and farming with his Grandpa. &nbsp;As the years passed Robert worked hard to grow the family farm. &nbsp;If he wasn’t at the farm, he was&nbsp;working at the sale barn or selling seed.&nbsp;Later,&nbsp;he helped Devan on the farm by watching&nbsp;on-line&nbsp;auctions and bull sales for him.&nbsp;

Building relationships with people was one thing he did best. Robert had a heart of gold and was always willing to help a neighbor.&nbsp;He didn’t know a stranger and had the personality to talk&nbsp;with anyone. &nbsp;He loved entertaining everyone&nbsp;with a story and&nbsp;a joke and would often leave them smiling ear to ear.&nbsp;Robert had a&nbsp;huge heart&nbsp;and was very giving. He would often makegifts in his free time&nbsp;from horseshoes and wood.&nbsp;

Something Robert enjoyed most of all&nbsp;was being with family. &nbsp;He loved&nbsp;taking his grandkids on wheelchair rides,&nbsp;teaching them how to play checkers, and telling stories&nbsp;especially of hunting and fishing. &nbsp;Robert&nbsp;also&nbsp;loved driving around looking at crops and cattle.

Robert was a member&nbsp;at&nbsp;St. Ann Catholic Church,&nbsp;Olmitz&nbsp;Knights&nbsp;of Columbus Council #2100, Russell County Farm Bureau, and a past trustee&nbsp;of the Winterset Township Board.

He is survived by his&nbsp;mother, Arlene Yarmer of Russell;&nbsp;wife, Valerie of the home, and four children, Megan (Jared) Herl of Hays, Devan (Meggy) Yarmer of Russell, Andrea (Greg) Wertz of Bedford, Pennsylvania, and Audra (Cory)&nbsp;Brown&nbsp;of Oakley;&nbsp;nine grandchildren, Saige, Wyatt, and Maverick Herl, Troy&nbsp;and Trent Yarmer, Augustus and Catherina Wertz, and Ava and Colter Brown;&nbsp;sisters, Rhonda (John) Glassman of Russell, Rebecca (Allen) Cameron of Grant City, Missouri, Rochelle (Curtis) Kuhn of Victoria,&nbsp;a brother, Verlin&nbsp;(Susanne) Yarmer of Russell;&nbsp;and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Vernon Yarmer.

Visitation will be&nbsp;12 noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, November 19th, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. On&nbsp;Sunday, November 20th, 2022,&nbsp;there will be visitation&nbsp;at St. Ann Catholic Church, Olmitz, Kansas from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a&nbsp;Vigil&nbsp;and&nbsp;Knights of Columbus Rosary beginning at 6 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Monday, November 21st, 2022, at St. Ann Catholic Church, Olmitz, Kansas, celebrated by Father Jacob Schneider. &nbsp;Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery.

Memorials may be made&nbsp;to the&nbsp;Knights of Columbus Council #2100&nbsp;Or St. Ann Cemetery Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Robert Yarmer, 64, died November 16, 2022. He&nbsp;was born to&nbsp;Vernon&nbsp;and Arlene (Stoss)&nbsp;Yarmer on July 5, 1958. He grew up on a farm in rural Russell County near Galatia.He attended St. Ann’s Catholic Elementary School&nbsp;through the 8th&nbsp;grade. &nbsp;Then&nbsp;graduated with the class of 1977 from Russell High School.He married the love of his life, Valerie Brummer on October 10th, 1981. Together they raised their four children;&nbsp;Megan, Devan, Andrea, &amp; Audra on their farm&nbsp;in southwest Russell County. &nbsp;He loved spending time with his children,&nbsp;hunting, fishing, working with horses, dancing,&nbsp;and playing cards.Robert was a rancher and farmer his whole life. When&nbsp;he was younger he enjoyed hunting&nbsp;and farming with his Grandpa. &nbsp;As the years passed Robert worked hard to grow the family farm. &nbsp;If he wasn’t at the farm, he was&nbsp;working at the sale barn or selling seed.&nbsp;Later,&nbsp;he helped Devan on the farm by watching&nbsp;on-line&nbsp;auctions and bull sales for him.&nbsp;Building relationships with people was one thing he did best. Robert had a heart of gold and was always willing to help a neighbor.&nbsp;He didn’t know a stranger and had the personality to talk&nbsp;with anyone. &nbsp;He loved entertaining everyone&nbsp;with a story and&nbsp;a joke and would often leave them smiling ear to ear.&nbsp;Robert had a&nbsp;huge heart&nbsp;and was very giving. He would often makegifts in his free time&nbsp;from horseshoes and wood.&nbsp;Something Robert enjoyed most of all&nbsp;was being with family. &nbsp;He loved&nbsp;taking his grandkids on wheelchair rides,&nbsp;teaching them how to play checkers, and telling stories&nbsp;especially of hunting and fishing. &nbsp;Robert&nbsp;also&nbsp;loved driving around looking at crops and cattle.Robert was a member&nbsp;at&nbsp;St. Ann Catholic Church,&nbsp;Olmitz&nbsp;Knights&nbsp;of Columbus Council #2100, Russell County Farm Bureau, and a past trustee&nbsp;of the Winterset Township Board.He is survived by his&nbsp;mother, Arlene Yarmer of Russell;&nbsp;wife, Valerie of the home, and four children, Megan (Jared) Herl of Hays, Devan (Meggy) Yarmer of Russell, Andrea (Greg) Wertz of Bedford, Pennsylvania, and Audra (Cory)&nbsp;Brown&nbsp;of Oakley;&nbsp;nine grandchildren, Saige, Wyatt, and Maverick Herl, Troy&nbsp;and Trent Yarmer, Augustus and Catherina Wertz, and Ava and Colter Brown;&nbsp;sisters, Rhonda (John) Glassman of Russell, Rebecca (Allen) Cameron of Grant City, Missouri, Rochelle (Curtis) Kuhn of Victoria,&nbsp;a brother, Verlin&nbsp;(Susanne) Yarmer of Russell;&nbsp;and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his father Vernon Yarmer.Visitation will be&nbsp;12 noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, November 19th, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. On&nbsp;Sunday, November 20th, 2022,&nbsp;there will be visitation&nbsp;at St. Ann Catholic Church, Olmitz, Kansas from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a&nbsp;Vigil&nbsp;and&nbsp;Knights of Columbus Rosary beginning at 6 p.m.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Monday, November 21st, 2022, at St. Ann Catholic Church, Olmitz, Kansas, celebrated by Father Jacob Schneider. &nbsp;Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery.Memorials may be made&nbsp;to the&nbsp;Knights of Columbus Council #2100&nbsp;Or St. Ann Cemetery Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Robert Yarmer

Josephine “Jo” Marie (Goodnough) Yakich,&nbsp;95 years young, residing in 
Westminster, Colorado, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday,
 November 2, 2022, at her home, Keystone Place at Legacy Ridge.

Jo was born in Bennington, Kansas,&nbsp;to&nbsp;Edward and Frances Goodnough on
 October 6, 1927.&nbsp; She attended high school in Hays, Kansas, graduated 
in 1945 with a music scholarship to Fort Hays Kansas State University. 
&nbsp;She went on to earn a college degree, majoring in music, from Fort Hays
 State University. &nbsp;This was a remarkable accomplishment for a young 
woman in 1949.&nbsp; That was not enough for Jo as shortly thereafter, she 
moved to the big city of Denver, Colorado where she began work as a 
receptionist at the University of Denver.&nbsp; During her early years in 
Denver, she was the First Oboist in the Denver Community Symphony (later
 the Denver Philharmonic), conducted by Dr. Antonio Brico, the first 
woman to conduct the New York Philharmonic. &nbsp;

Though music was her passion, Jo was also an exercise enthusiast 
(until she was 93!); and she enjoyed tennis, bicycling, volleyball, and 
softball.&nbsp; She met Eli Yakich Jr. at the boarding house where they both 
lived, and they married on Christmas Eve in 1950.&nbsp; They settled in 
Aurora, Colorado and Jo became an organist at St. Therese Church.&nbsp; For 
the next 40+ years, she accompanied Sunday mass (and the choir), as well
 as funerals and weddings for parishioners.&nbsp; During those years, Jo 
taught piano out of her home and was a substitute teacher while raising 
her four children.&nbsp; She continued to teach and give piano lessons for 
the next 15 years.&nbsp; After she let the school system Jo worked fulltime 
at a bank for a couple of years before joining the Aurora Municipal 
Court as a court reporter. Jo would work for the Court for 13 years 
before retiring.&nbsp;

Jo and Eli retired to Salida, Colorado, and Jo became an organist and
 choir member of St. Joseph Catholic Church there.&nbsp; All who had the 
privilege of knowing Jo would use the same three words to describe her –
 sweet, genuine and kind.&nbsp; Jo affected many lives in her 95 years, but 
none more so than her loving family who will miss her always and love 
her forever.&nbsp;

Jo&nbsp;was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Eli 
Yakich Jr.; her sister, Frances Rankin; her brother William McKinley; 
and her sister Eldora Verberg.&nbsp; Jo is survived by her children (Debra 
Yakich Montgomery of Parker, CO; David Yakich and wife Carrie of Arvada,
 Colorado; Diane Yakich Simondi and her husband Rudy of Golden Valley, 
MN; and Danell Yakich of St. Louis Park, MN); her two granddaughters 
(Sarah Yakich of Westminster, CO and Ali Yakich of Denver, CO); her 
niece, Lynn Kelly of Santa Fe, NM; and her nephew, Dennis McKinley of 
Buena Vista CO.

Services were Nov. 15 and in the care of the Archdiocese of Denver Catholica Funeral &amp; Cemetery Services.

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 </figure>Josephine “Jo” Marie (Goodnough) Yakich,&nbsp;95 years young, residing in 
Westminster, Colorado, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday,
 November 2, 2022, at her home, Keystone Place at Legacy Ridge.Jo was born in Bennington, Kansas,&nbsp;to&nbsp;Edward and Frances Goodnough on
 October 6, 1927.&nbsp; She attended high school in Hays, Kansas, graduated 
in 1945 with a music scholarship to Fort Hays Kansas State University. 
&nbsp;She went on to earn a college degree, majoring in music, from Fort Hays
 State University. &nbsp;This was a remarkable accomplishment for a young 
woman in 1949.&nbsp; That was not enough for Jo as shortly thereafter, she 
moved to the big city of Denver, Colorado where she began work as a 
receptionist at the University of Denver.&nbsp; During her early years in 
Denver, she was the First Oboist in the Denver Community Symphony (later
 the Denver Philharmonic), conducted by Dr. Antonio Brico, the first 
woman to conduct the New York Philharmonic. &nbsp;Though music was her passion, Jo was also an exercise enthusiast 
(until she was 93!); and she enjoyed tennis, bicycling, volleyball, and 
softball.&nbsp; She met Eli Yakich Jr. at the boarding house where they both 
lived, and they married on Christmas Eve in 1950.&nbsp; They settled in 
Aurora, Colorado and Jo became an organist at St. Therese Church.&nbsp; For 
the next 40+ years, she accompanied Sunday mass (and the choir), as well
 as funerals and weddings for parishioners.&nbsp; During those years, Jo 
taught piano out of her home and was a substitute teacher while raising 
her four children.&nbsp; She continued to teach and give piano lessons for 
the next 15 years.&nbsp; After she let the school system Jo worked fulltime 
at a bank for a couple of years before joining the Aurora Municipal 
Court as a court reporter. Jo would work for the Court for 13 years 
before retiring.&nbsp;Jo and Eli retired to Salida, Colorado, and Jo became an organist and
 choir member of St. Joseph Catholic Church there.&nbsp; All who had the 
privilege of knowing Jo would use the same three words to describe her –
 sweet, genuine and kind.&nbsp; Jo affected many lives in her 95 years, but 
none more so than her loving family who will miss her always and love 
her forever.&nbsp;Jo&nbsp;was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Eli 
Yakich Jr.; her sister, Frances Rankin; her brother William McKinley; 
and her sister Eldora Verberg.&nbsp; Jo is survived by her children (Debra 
Yakich Montgomery of Parker, CO; David Yakich and wife Carrie of Arvada,
 Colorado; Diane Yakich Simondi and her husband Rudy of Golden Valley, 
MN; and Danell Yakich of St. Louis Park, MN); her two granddaughters 
(Sarah Yakich of Westminster, CO and Ali Yakich of Denver, CO); her 
niece, Lynn Kelly of Santa Fe, NM; and her nephew, Dennis McKinley of 
Buena Vista CO.Services were Nov. 15 and in the care of the Archdiocese of Denver Catholica Funeral &amp; Cemetery Services.

Josephine 'Jo' Yakich

Kevin Lee Geerdes, 53, of Hoxie, Kansas, passed away on Monday, 
November 14, 2022, at his home. Kevin was born on June 14, 1969, in 
Hoxie, Kansas, to Robert “Bob” and Carol (Ochs) Geerdes. He was the 
second of three sons. Kevin attended Hoxie Grade and High School 
graduating with the class of 1987. After high school, he attended Fort 
Hays State University and graduated Cum Laude with a degree in 
Industrial Arts. After graduation, he returned to Hoxie where he made his
 home in rural Sheridan County.

Kevin worked in 
construction for a while, and then, he went into farming with his 
family. He was a farmer for most of his life raising crops and cattle.  
If Kevin wasn’t in the field or taking care of cattle, he was always 
busy in his wood shop making things.  When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed
 attending the Fort Hays State University and Hoxie High School 
basketball games. Kevin enjoyed attending rodeos and stock car races. He 
was always listening to sports on the radio. He was a member of the St. 
Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, the Elks, and was a
 boy scout when growing up.

Kevin is survived by his 
mother, Carol Geerdes of Hoxie, Kansas; brothers, Doug Geerdes and wife 
Dana of Hoxie, Kansas and Vic Geerdes and wife Kari of Hays, Kansas; 
nieces, Kayla Geerdes, Kelsey Geerdes, Katie Geerdes, Madison Geerdes, 
and Morgan Geerdes; and extended family and many friends.

He
 was preceded in death by his father, Robert Geerdes; and grandparents 
Henry W. and Margaret Geerdes and Clem and Emma Helen Ochs.

A
 Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Saturday, November 19, 2022, at
 10:30 A.M. at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Hoxie, Kansas. 
Visitation and a Vigil and Rosary Service will be held Friday, November 
18, 2022, at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie Kansas. The 
visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. with family 
receiving friends from 5:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. with the Vigil and 
Rosary Service stating at 7:00 P.M. immediately following the 
Visitation. Memorials are suggested to the St. Frances Cabrini Cemetery 
and Hoxie DSNWK.

All of Kevin’s plowing of the soil and
 taking care of livestock are over. He dwells with Christ above and has 
discovered the glories of Heaven. He loved his family, and his passing 
leaves a hole in their lives. They know as long as there is memory, 
Kevin will always be with them in their hearts.

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 </figure>Kevin Lee Geerdes, 53, of Hoxie, Kansas, passed away on Monday, 
November 14, 2022, at his home. Kevin was born on June 14, 1969, in 
Hoxie, Kansas, to Robert “Bob” and Carol (Ochs) Geerdes. He was the 
second of three sons. Kevin attended Hoxie Grade and High School 
graduating with the class of 1987. After high school, he attended Fort 
Hays State University and graduated Cum Laude with a degree in 
Industrial Arts. After graduation, he returned to Hoxie where he made his
 home in rural Sheridan County.Kevin worked in 
construction for a while, and then, he went into farming with his 
family. He was a farmer for most of his life raising crops and cattle. 
If Kevin wasn’t in the field or taking care of cattle, he was always 
busy in his wood shop making things. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed
 attending the Fort Hays State University and Hoxie High School 
basketball games. Kevin enjoyed attending rodeos and stock car races. He 
was always listening to sports on the radio. He was a member of the St. 
Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, the Elks, and was a
 boy scout when growing up.Kevin is survived by his 
mother, Carol Geerdes of Hoxie, Kansas; brothers, Doug Geerdes and wife 
Dana of Hoxie, Kansas and Vic Geerdes and wife Kari of Hays, Kansas; 
nieces, Kayla Geerdes, Kelsey Geerdes, Katie Geerdes, Madison Geerdes, 
and Morgan Geerdes; and extended family and many friends.He
 was preceded in death by his father, Robert Geerdes; and grandparents 
Henry W. and Margaret Geerdes and Clem and Emma Helen Ochs.A
 Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Saturday, November 19, 2022, at
 10:30 A.M. at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Hoxie, Kansas. 
Visitation and a Vigil and Rosary Service will be held Friday, November 
18, 2022, at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie Kansas. The 
visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. with family 
receiving friends from 5:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. with the Vigil and 
Rosary Service stating at 7:00 P.M. immediately following the 
Visitation. Memorials are suggested to the St. Frances Cabrini Cemetery 
and Hoxie DSNWK.All of Kevin’s plowing of the soil and
 taking care of livestock are over. He dwells with Christ above and has 
discovered the glories of Heaven. He loved his family, and his passing 
leaves a hole in their lives. They know as long as there is memory, 
Kevin will always be with them in their hearts.

Kevin Lee Geerdes

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

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 </figure>Milton J. Dinges, 85, Hays, died Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Miles Memory Care in Papillion, Nebraska.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Betty Lou Dalton Schuster, 84, was born on July 2nd, 1938,
 to Holly Dalton and Bertha Bradshaw Dalton in Salina, Kansas. She 
passed peacefully in her home the morning of November 16th, 2022, in 
Great Bend.&nbsp;

Betty was a proud Air Force military wife during her marriage to 
Glenn Schuster, supporting their family through many moves nationally 
and abroad. Betty gratefully returned to Kansas and set roots in Great 
Bend, where she lived her years writing poetry, painting, and going to 
local country music dances.

She is now joined with her two daughters, Carrie Heiderscheit and 
Beverly Schuster. She is survived by her daughter and caregiver, Diana 
Ferguson and husband Darwin of Great Bend, 5 grandchildren, and 7 great 
grandchildren.

Public visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 
Monday, November 21, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to 
receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Graveside services will follow at
 3:00 p.m., at the Great Bend Cemetery with Vic Link presiding.

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 </figure>Betty Lou Dalton Schuster, 84, was born on July 2nd, 1938,
 to Holly Dalton and Bertha Bradshaw Dalton in Salina, Kansas. She 
passed peacefully in her home the morning of November 16th, 2022, in 
Great Bend.&nbsp;Betty was a proud Air Force military wife during her marriage to 
Glenn Schuster, supporting their family through many moves nationally 
and abroad. Betty gratefully returned to Kansas and set roots in Great 
Bend, where she lived her years writing poetry, painting, and going to 
local country music dances.She is now joined with her two daughters, Carrie Heiderscheit and 
Beverly Schuster. She is survived by her daughter and caregiver, Diana 
Ferguson and husband Darwin of Great Bend, 5 grandchildren, and 7 great 
grandchildren.Public visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 
Monday, November 21, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to 
receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Graveside services will follow at
 3:00 p.m., at the Great Bend Cemetery with Vic Link presiding.

Betty Lou Schuster

Mae Suppes, 84, passed away November 16, 2022, at Hays Medical 
Center, Hays, Kansas. She was born on August 24, 1938, in Victoria, to 
Joseph &amp; Elizabeth (Wellbrock) Brungardt. She married Edward Joseph 
Suppes on June 14, 1958, in Hays. He passed away September 3, 2005.

A longtime Great Bend resident, Mae worked for many years at both 
Gibson’s Hallmark and Great Bend Floral. She was a member of Prince of 
Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Altar Society, Daughters of
 Isabella, Central Kansas Thread Benders and the Barton County Art 
Society. She enjoyed traveling, quilting and spending time with her 
family.

Survivors include, three sons, Terry Suppes and wife Marsha of 
Overland Park, David Suppes and wife Michele of Fort Worth, Tex. and 
Rick Suppes of Overland Park; a brother, Dale Brungardt and wife Thuong 
of Hays; three sisters, Doreen Wildeman of Grainfield, Helen Van 
Quaetham of Raytown, Mo., and Mary Brungardt of Overland Park; a brother
 in law, Cornelius “Corny” Enslinger of Overland Park; six 
grandchildren, Nicole Miller (Joshua), Christopher Suppes, Shawn Suppes 
(Evangeline), Taylor Suppes, Kelly Parker (Trent) and Kristen Suppes; 
and one great grandson, Rhett Miller. &nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edward J. 
Suppes; two sisters, Gerri Enslinger and Rose Brungardt; and a brother 
in law, Francis Wildeman

Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 22,
 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society rosary at 4:00 p.m. 
and Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 
10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic 
Church, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in the 
Great Bend Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated 
to Prince of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Mae Suppes, 84, passed away November 16, 2022, at Hays Medical 
Center, Hays, Kansas. She was born on August 24, 1938, in Victoria, to 
Joseph &amp; Elizabeth (Wellbrock) Brungardt. She married Edward Joseph 
Suppes on June 14, 1958, in Hays. He passed away September 3, 2005.A longtime Great Bend resident, Mae worked for many years at both 
Gibson’s Hallmark and Great Bend Floral. She was a member of Prince of 
Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Altar Society, Daughters of
 Isabella, Central Kansas Thread Benders and the Barton County Art 
Society. She enjoyed traveling, quilting and spending time with her 
family.Survivors include, three sons, Terry Suppes and wife Marsha of 
Overland Park, David Suppes and wife Michele of Fort Worth, Tex. and 
Rick Suppes of Overland Park; a brother, Dale Brungardt and wife Thuong 
of Hays; three sisters, Doreen Wildeman of Grainfield, Helen Van 
Quaetham of Raytown, Mo., and Mary Brungardt of Overland Park; a brother
 in law, Cornelius “Corny” Enslinger of Overland Park; six 
grandchildren, Nicole Miller (Joshua), Christopher Suppes, Shawn Suppes 
(Evangeline), Taylor Suppes, Kelly Parker (Trent) and Kristen Suppes; 
and one great grandson, Rhett Miller. &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edward J. 
Suppes; two sisters, Gerri Enslinger and Rose Brungardt; and a brother 
in law, Francis WildemanVisitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 22,
 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society rosary at 4:00 p.m. 
and Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 
10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic 
Church, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in the 
Great Bend Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated 
to Prince of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Mae Suppes

Kanorado, KS resident Mark Dale Swayne, 63, passed away unexpectedly at his home NE of Kanorado on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.

Mark was born on May 1, 1959, in Farmington, New Mexico, to Ted and Gertrude Swayne. &nbsp;He was one of 4 children. &nbsp;He attended grade school in Kanorado, KS and graduated from Goodland High School.

Over the years, Mark farmed with his dad, worked with Rick Farris custom harvesting and for the past 20 years&nbsp;Mark worked for Nutrein Agricultural Company.

He enjoyed bowling, hunting and fishing as well as helping with wheat and corn harvest. &nbsp;He was active in the Goodland Elks Lodge and was honored as&nbsp;Elk of the year in 1988 and 1989. &nbsp;Mark was very active as a Jaycees National Senator and involved in Kansas, Colorado and Oklahoma Jaycees.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents&nbsp;Rudolph and Christina (Lippert) Schritter and Henry Sr. and Ethel (Doggett) Swayne&nbsp;and several aunts and uncles.

Surviving family includes his parents Ted and Gertrude Swayne of Goodland, Kansas,&nbsp;two brothers,&nbsp;Dr. Marlyn Swayne (Brenda) of Hays, KS, Marvin Swayne (Cindy) of Wichita, KS, one sister,&nbsp;Marlene Vickrey (Brad) of McPherson,&nbsp;KS. &nbsp;He is also survived by two nieces, Michelle Goff (Spencer),&nbsp;Dr.&nbsp;Shannon Swayne (Dusty),&nbsp;one nephew, Ryan Swayne (Elizabeth), &nbsp;t<a></a>wo&nbsp;great nephews,&nbsp;Mason Goff and Jackson Swayne and one great niece&nbsp;Aeris Goff.

Visitation&nbsp;will be held on Friday, November 18, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland. &nbsp;Funeral service will be Saturday, November 19 at 11:00 AM also at Koons-Russell&nbsp;Funeral Home in Goodland with Father Don Martin officiating. &nbsp;Burial will&nbsp;follow&nbsp;in the Goodland Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers,&nbsp;memorials&nbsp;may&nbsp;be made to Pheasants Forever or Sherman County 4-H and may be left at the service or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Online condolences to the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.

Funeral services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

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 </figure>Kanorado, KS resident Mark Dale Swayne, 63, passed away unexpectedly at his home NE of Kanorado on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.Mark was born on May 1, 1959, in Farmington, New Mexico, to Ted and Gertrude Swayne. &nbsp;He was one of 4 children. &nbsp;He attended grade school in Kanorado, KS and graduated from Goodland High School.Over the years, Mark farmed with his dad, worked with Rick Farris custom harvesting and for the past 20 years&nbsp;Mark worked for Nutrein Agricultural Company.He enjoyed bowling, hunting and fishing as well as helping with wheat and corn harvest. &nbsp;He was active in the Goodland Elks Lodge and was honored as&nbsp;Elk of the year in 1988 and 1989. &nbsp;Mark was very active as a Jaycees National Senator and involved in Kansas, Colorado and Oklahoma Jaycees.He was preceded in death by his grandparents&nbsp;Rudolph and Christina (Lippert) Schritter and Henry Sr. and Ethel (Doggett) Swayne&nbsp;and several aunts and uncles.Surviving family includes his parents Ted and Gertrude Swayne of Goodland, Kansas,&nbsp;two brothers,&nbsp;Dr. Marlyn Swayne (Brenda) of Hays, KS, Marvin Swayne (Cindy) of Wichita, KS, one sister,&nbsp;Marlene Vickrey (Brad) of McPherson,&nbsp;KS. &nbsp;He is also survived by two nieces, Michelle Goff (Spencer),&nbsp;Dr.&nbsp;Shannon Swayne (Dusty),&nbsp;one nephew, Ryan Swayne (Elizabeth), &nbsp;t<a></a>wo&nbsp;great nephews,&nbsp;Mason Goff and Jackson Swayne and one great niece&nbsp;Aeris Goff.Visitation&nbsp;will be held on Friday, November 18, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland. &nbsp;Funeral service will be Saturday, November 19 at 11:00 AM also at Koons-Russell&nbsp;Funeral Home in Goodland with Father Don Martin officiating. &nbsp;Burial will&nbsp;follow&nbsp;in the Goodland Cemetery.In lieu of flowers,&nbsp;memorials&nbsp;may&nbsp;be made to Pheasants Forever or Sherman County 4-H and may be left at the service or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences to the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Funeral services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Mark Dale Swayne

Catherine "Kitty" Pricilla Fixx was born on September 18, 1934,&nbsp; in New York City.  She and her brother, James (Jimmy) Fixx, bestselling 
author of  “The Complete Book of Running,” grew up in a loving home in 
Jackson Heights, NY.  Her father, Calvin Fixx, was an editor at Time 
Magazine and their mother, Marlys Fuller Fixx, had been a ballerina.  
Kitty grew up surrounded by her parent’s friends, influential 
journalists, poets, artists, and creative thinkers, (dubbed the 
“interstitial intellectuals" by Robert Vanderlan in his 2010 book), who 
inspired her lifelong interest in painting, drawing and poetry. 

 As a 
young girl, Kitty studied portraiture under the tutelage of the prolific
 artist, Boris Chaliapin. Chaliapin encouraged her to pursue her 
artistic talent, and at the young age of 11, Kitty rode the train into 
NYC weekly to study at The Art Students League of America. Her love of 
tennis was born at the Garden Country Day School in Queens where she and
 her brother, Jimmy, developed a friendly rivalry that lasted well into 
their adulthood.

Her father died when she was 13, and 
she and her mother moved to Oberlin, Ohio where Kitty pursued a degree 
in early education. After graduating from Oberlin College, she taught in
 Venezuela and Florida before marrying Walter Davis and moving with him 
to Verona, New Jersey, and then Santa Barbara, California. Her children,
 Martha and Tom, were added to the family in Santa Barbara before moving
 to Winchester, Massachusetts. After divorcing, Kitty remarried and 
moved back to Santa Barbara.

She was a creative person 
with a lifelong passion for painting, drawing, and writing.  She loved 
tennis and running and was into healthy eating before it was in vogue.  
She served on the board of the Inherited High Cholesterol Foundation, 
for many years.  She was an equally fervent activist, going door to door
 in the 70s to petition for school integration through the METCO 
program.  She loved God and worshipped at the Episcopal church, where 
she was often a lay reader.  She was an amazing mother who loved her 
children unconditionally and sacrificially.  She lived many adventures 
and enjoyed deep friendships with kindred spirits.  After the difficult 
loss of her 96 year old mother with whom she shared a deep and abiding 
bond, some cognitive issues began which resulted in the diagnosis of 
dementia in 2009.  After living with her daughter in Los Angeles, she 
later moved to Kansas to be closer to her son with whom she lived 
surrounded by her son, daughter-in-law and four grandchildren.  Kitty 
passed away peacefully in Salina, Kansas, on Sunday November 13, 2022.

She
 is survived by her children: Martha Davis of Los Angeles and Tom Davis 
of Salina, KS; her daughter in law, Kat, grandchildren: Kara, Kate, 
Calvin, Summer, and Zachariah, as well as her niece, Betsy and nephews, 
Paul, John and Stephen.  She was preceded in death by her Father, Calvin
 Fixx, her mother, Marlys Fuller Fixx and her brother James Fixx; also 
by her husband, Walter Davis and her second husband, James Bower.

Funeral services will be held privately at a later date.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1668724509926.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Catherine "Kitty" Pricilla Fixx was born on September 18, 1934,&nbsp; in New York City. She and her brother, James (Jimmy) Fixx, bestselling 
author of “The Complete Book of Running,” grew up in a loving home in 
Jackson Heights, NY. Her father, Calvin Fixx, was an editor at Time 
Magazine and their mother, Marlys Fuller Fixx, had been a ballerina. 
Kitty grew up surrounded by her parent’s friends, influential 
journalists, poets, artists, and creative thinkers, (dubbed the 
“interstitial intellectuals" by Robert Vanderlan in his 2010 book), who 
inspired her lifelong interest in painting, drawing and poetry. As a 
young girl, Kitty studied portraiture under the tutelage of the prolific
 artist, Boris Chaliapin. Chaliapin encouraged her to pursue her 
artistic talent, and at the young age of 11, Kitty rode the train into 
NYC weekly to study at The Art Students League of America. Her love of 
tennis was born at the Garden Country Day School in Queens where she and
 her brother, Jimmy, developed a friendly rivalry that lasted well into 
their adulthood.Her father died when she was 13, and 
she and her mother moved to Oberlin, Ohio where Kitty pursued a degree 
in early education. After graduating from Oberlin College, she taught in
 Venezuela and Florida before marrying Walter Davis and moving with him 
to Verona, New Jersey, and then Santa Barbara, California. Her children,
 Martha and Tom, were added to the family in Santa Barbara before moving
 to Winchester, Massachusetts. After divorcing, Kitty remarried and 
moved back to Santa Barbara.She was a creative person 
with a lifelong passion for painting, drawing, and writing. She loved 
tennis and running and was into healthy eating before it was in vogue. 
She served on the board of the Inherited High Cholesterol Foundation, 
for many years. She was an equally fervent activist, going door to door
 in the 70s to petition for school integration through the METCO 
program. She loved God and worshipped at the Episcopal church, where 
she was often a lay reader. She was an amazing mother who loved her 
children unconditionally and sacrificially. She lived many adventures 
and enjoyed deep friendships with kindred spirits. After the difficult 
loss of her 96 year old mother with whom she shared a deep and abiding 
bond, some cognitive issues began which resulted in the diagnosis of 
dementia in 2009. After living with her daughter in Los Angeles, she 
later moved to Kansas to be closer to her son with whom she lived 
surrounded by her son, daughter-in-law and four grandchildren. Kitty 
passed away peacefully in Salina, Kansas, on Sunday November 13, 2022.She
 is survived by her children: Martha Davis of Los Angeles and Tom Davis 
of Salina, KS; her daughter in law, Kat, grandchildren: Kara, Kate, 
Calvin, Summer, and Zachariah, as well as her niece, Betsy and nephews, 
Paul, John and Stephen. She was preceded in death by her Father, Calvin
 Fixx, her mother, Marlys Fuller Fixx and her brother James Fixx; also 
by her husband, Walter Davis and her second husband, James Bower.Funeral services will be held privately at a later date.

Catherine 'Kitty' Pricilla Fixx

Robert “Bob” Eugene Harris, 85, passed away peacefully November 12, 
2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; He was born April 27, 1937, in 
Great Bend, KS, to John Francis Harris and Thelma Mae (Foreman) Harris.

Bob was a 1955 graduate of Great Bend High School.&nbsp; He attended 
Kansas State University for two years where he was a member of the Sigma
 Phi Epsilon fraternity. &nbsp; He then transferred to Fort Hays State 
University where he majored in Biology graduating&nbsp;in 1959.&nbsp; Bob began 
his teaching career in Stafford, KS, where he taught General Science and
 coached football, basketball, and track in the junior high school for 
three years.&nbsp; From 1961 to 1967, he taught science and coached at Marie 
L. Hare Intermediate School in Garden Grove, CA.&nbsp; From 1968 to 1981, Bob
 taught Biology, Zoology, and coached football and swimming at 
Hutchinson High School.&nbsp; In 1980, he began working as an insurance agent
 for Ozark National Life &amp; N.I.S. Financial Services.&nbsp; He retired in
 2020 at the age of 83.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bob was a lifetime member of the Church of Christ.&nbsp; In his many years
 at Eastwood, he taught Bible classes, led singing, served communion, 
and was head of the missionary program.&nbsp; He was frequently found talking
 to others about Christ whom he loved beyond measure.&nbsp; He definitely 
epitomized a life of servitude.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Throughout his life, Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing golf.&nbsp;
 Bob was an avid sports fan who followed the Kansas City Chiefs, the 
Kansas State University Wildcats, and the University of Kansas Jayhawks.

On October 31, 1958, he married the love of his life, Sandra Kay 
Cooper, in Great Bend, KS.&nbsp; They shared over 64 years of marriage, 3 
children, 9 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

Bob is survived by:&nbsp; his wife, Sandra of Hutchinson; children, Dan 
(Mitzi) Harris of Flower Mound, TX, Kim (Joe) Horsch of Goddard, KS, and
 Shelly (Darren) Watson of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Josh Hoefler, 
Jordan (Vanessa Jones) Hoefler, Chloe Harris, Kylie (fiancé, Zach 
Norton) Horsch, Jake (Makala) Horsch, Madison Harris, Logan Watson, Sean
 Harris, and Lucas Watson; great-grandchildren, Kannon Hoefler, Kyler 
Hoefler, and Kolby Grace Hoefler; and siblings, Roger (Magda) Harris and
 Rita (Keith) Morgan, all of Abilene, TX.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, John and Thelma Harris.

Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 
Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson, with Wayne DeWindt officiating.&nbsp; Friends may
 sign the guest book from 9am to 5pm, Thursday, November 17, 2022, and 
Friday, November 18, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; 

The memorial service 
can be viewed online by going to Bob’s obituary and selecting the “Click
 here to view the memorial service”&nbsp;link.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1668695531270.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Robert “Bob” Eugene Harris, 85, passed away peacefully November 12, 
2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; He was born April 27, 1937, in 
Great Bend, KS, to John Francis Harris and Thelma Mae (Foreman) Harris.Bob was a 1955 graduate of Great Bend High School.&nbsp; He attended 
Kansas State University for two years where he was a member of the Sigma
 Phi Epsilon fraternity. &nbsp; He then transferred to Fort Hays State 
University where he majored in Biology graduating&nbsp;in 1959.&nbsp; Bob began 
his teaching career in Stafford, KS, where he taught General Science and
 coached football, basketball, and track in the junior high school for 
three years.&nbsp; From 1961 to 1967, he taught science and coached at Marie 
L. Hare Intermediate School in Garden Grove, CA.&nbsp; From 1968 to 1981, Bob
 taught Biology, Zoology, and coached football and swimming at 
Hutchinson High School.&nbsp; In 1980, he began working as an insurance agent
 for Ozark National Life &amp; N.I.S. Financial Services.&nbsp; He retired in
 2020 at the age of 83.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bob was a lifetime member of the Church of Christ.&nbsp; In his many years
 at Eastwood, he taught Bible classes, led singing, served communion, 
and was head of the missionary program.&nbsp; He was frequently found talking
 to others about Christ whom he loved beyond measure.&nbsp; He definitely 
epitomized a life of servitude.&nbsp;&nbsp;Throughout his life, Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing golf.&nbsp;
 Bob was an avid sports fan who followed the Kansas City Chiefs, the 
Kansas State University Wildcats, and the University of Kansas Jayhawks.On October 31, 1958, he married the love of his life, Sandra Kay 
Cooper, in Great Bend, KS.&nbsp; They shared over 64 years of marriage, 3 
children, 9 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.Bob is survived by:&nbsp; his wife, Sandra of Hutchinson; children, Dan 
(Mitzi) Harris of Flower Mound, TX, Kim (Joe) Horsch of Goddard, KS, and
 Shelly (Darren) Watson of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Josh Hoefler, 
Jordan (Vanessa Jones) Hoefler, Chloe Harris, Kylie (fiancé, Zach 
Norton) Horsch, Jake (Makala) Horsch, Madison Harris, Logan Watson, Sean
 Harris, and Lucas Watson; great-grandchildren, Kannon Hoefler, Kyler 
Hoefler, and Kolby Grace Hoefler; and siblings, Roger (Magda) Harris and
 Rita (Keith) Morgan, all of Abilene, TX.Bob was preceded in death by his parents, John and Thelma Harris.Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 
Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson, with Wayne DeWindt officiating.&nbsp; Friends may
 sign the guest book from 9am to 5pm, Thursday, November 17, 2022, and 
Friday, November 18, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; The memorial service 
can be viewed online by going to Bob’s obituary and selecting the “Click
 here to view the memorial service”&nbsp;link.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place.<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTY2ODcxNjk4NjIxOTcwMCZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==">Click here to view the memorial service.</a>In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Eastwood Church of
 Christ, Hospice House, or Hospice &amp; HomeCare of Reno County in care
 of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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