Patricia L. “Pat” Moeder, 81, of Oakley, was born on July 16, 1941, in Hugo, Colo., to Albert and Anna Marie Potter. She passed away on Dec. 27, 2022, surrounded by family at the Citizens Medical Center, Colby. After having married Pete while living south of Monument, Pat became a certified reflexologist receiving her certificate on April 23, 1972, stating that she had satisfactorily completed a Course in the Ingham Reflexology method. This career was perfected by learning from her sister-in-law, Regina Duttlinger, and has since then developed many close client relationships that have been treasured friendships. After moving to the farm south of Oakley, Pat continued with her reflexology business and began her retail silk floral wedding business known as Pat’s Country Expressions. Two years later, the business added fresh flowers to the floral lineup and relocated in town where her son, Jim, joined the adventure. Pat’s Country Expression was in the family for a total of 20 years. Patricia is survived by five children – Roxanne (Dan) Keller, Colby, and Dona Moeder, Salina, and three sons, Mike (Melinda) Moeder, Oakley, Jim Moeder, WaKeeney, and Steve Moeder, Ransom; one brother – Jim (Augusta) Potter; one sister – Penny (Ron) O’Malley Kisch; ten grandchildren – Spring Plummer, Shane Wente, Jonathan and Jerome Goscha, Ashlyn Moeder, Andy, Trey, Skylin (Day), and Keyston Moeder, Cody Knopp; sixteen great-grandchildren – Jailen, Landyn and Ace Plummer, Shayanne, Macy and Gunner Wente, Dayson and Ryalin Moeder, Mayci, Brooke, Lydia, Gage and Payton Moeder, Kinslee, Kori, and Karsyn Day; two great-great-grandchildren – Bentley and Staley Mick; and a host of nieces, nephews and dear friends. Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Pete, her parents, Anna Marie Potter, Albert and Grace Potter, infant sister Tamera, sisters and spouses, Jean and Del Bullard, Alberta and Don Morris, and nephew, Joel Potter. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Oakley.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Oakley, with Fr. Luke Thielen officiating. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29 at the church with the Rosary/Wake Service at 7 p.m.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph school and the church may be sent in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS 67748&nbsp;

Sign the online guestbook at <a href="http://www.kennedykosterfh.com">www.kennedykosterfh.com.</a>

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 </figure>Patricia L. “Pat” Moeder, 81, of Oakley, was born on July 16, 1941, in Hugo, Colo., to Albert and Anna Marie Potter. She passed away on Dec. 27, 2022, surrounded by family at the Citizens Medical Center, Colby. After having married Pete while living south of Monument, Pat became a certified reflexologist receiving her certificate on April 23, 1972, stating that she had satisfactorily completed a Course in the Ingham Reflexology method. This career was perfected by learning from her sister-in-law, Regina Duttlinger, and has since then developed many close client relationships that have been treasured friendships. After moving to the farm south of Oakley, Pat continued with her reflexology business and began her retail silk floral wedding business known as Pat’s Country Expressions. Two years later, the business added fresh flowers to the floral lineup and relocated in town where her son, Jim, joined the adventure. Pat’s Country Expression was in the family for a total of 20 years. Patricia is survived by five children – Roxanne (Dan) Keller, Colby, and Dona Moeder, Salina, and three sons, Mike (Melinda) Moeder, Oakley, Jim Moeder, WaKeeney, and Steve Moeder, Ransom; one brother – Jim (Augusta) Potter; one sister – Penny (Ron) O’Malley Kisch; ten grandchildren – Spring Plummer, Shane Wente, Jonathan and Jerome Goscha, Ashlyn Moeder, Andy, Trey, Skylin (Day), and Keyston Moeder, Cody Knopp; sixteen great-grandchildren – Jailen, Landyn and Ace Plummer, Shayanne, Macy and Gunner Wente, Dayson and Ryalin Moeder, Mayci, Brooke, Lydia, Gage and Payton Moeder, Kinslee, Kori, and Karsyn Day; two great-great-grandchildren – Bentley and Staley Mick; and a host of nieces, nephews and dear friends. Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Pete, her parents, Anna Marie Potter, Albert and Grace Potter, infant sister Tamera, sisters and spouses, Jean and Del Bullard, Alberta and Don Morris, and nephew, Joel Potter. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Oakley.Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Oakley, with Fr. Luke Thielen officiating. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29 at the church with the Rosary/Wake Service at 7 p.m.Memorials may be made to St. Joseph school and the church may be sent in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS 67748&nbsp;Sign the online guestbook at <a href="http://www.kennedykosterfh.com">www.kennedykosterfh.com.</a>

Patricia L. 'Pat' Moeder

Clifton Ray Morgan passed into the heavenly realms on the day of our Lord on December 28, 2022, at the age of 77.

Clifton was born January 16, 1945, to Clifton L. and Susanna (Knowles) Morgan.

Ray was united in marriage to Katherine E. Emmanuel on November 26, 
1966, at the Methodist Church in Phillipsburg. They moved to 
Westminster, Colorado, where he worked for Coors, he then served in the 
Navy from 1969-1977 in which he was stationed in many ports across the 
East Coast.&nbsp; After his service in the Navy, he moved back to the family 
farm in Kansas where he worked for Tamko in Phillipsburg Ks.&nbsp; Ray 
decided after working at Tamko that he would go back to college and get 
his Bachelor's Degree.&nbsp; In 1989 Ray and Family moved to Hays, Ks where 
he managed a video arcade, in which he became the district manager.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
Later in his life, he would become a teacher at Northwest Kansas 
Technical College in which he retired.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister Carol Sue; and his wife Katherine.

Clifton Ray is survived his four children Stacey Walczak (Michael), 
Richard (Sharla), Anthony (Karen), and Andrew (Tricia). He is also 
survived by six grandchildren and a brother Richard Morgan and wife 
Joyce of Phillipsburg.

Ray will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.&nbsp;

A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2023 in 
the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pat Allen 
officiating. Inurnment will follow in West Cedar Cemetery, Phillips 
County, KS.

Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the U.S. Submarine Veterans 
Charitable Foundation, Inc. c/o Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, PO Box 
563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.

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 </figure>Clifton Ray Morgan passed into the heavenly realms on the day of our Lord on December 28, 2022, at the age of 77.Clifton was born January 16, 1945, to Clifton L. and Susanna (Knowles) Morgan.Ray was united in marriage to Katherine E. Emmanuel on November 26, 
1966, at the Methodist Church in Phillipsburg. They moved to 
Westminster, Colorado, where he worked for Coors, he then served in the 
Navy from 1969-1977 in which he was stationed in many ports across the 
East Coast.&nbsp; After his service in the Navy, he moved back to the family 
farm in Kansas where he worked for Tamko in Phillipsburg Ks.&nbsp; Ray 
decided after working at Tamko that he would go back to college and get 
his Bachelor's Degree.&nbsp; In 1989 Ray and Family moved to Hays, Ks where 
he managed a video arcade, in which he became the district manager.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
Later in his life, he would become a teacher at Northwest Kansas 
Technical College in which he retired.He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister Carol Sue; and his wife Katherine.Clifton Ray is survived his four children Stacey Walczak (Michael), 
Richard (Sharla), Anthony (Karen), and Andrew (Tricia). He is also 
survived by six grandchildren and a brother Richard Morgan and wife 
Joyce of Phillipsburg.Ray will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.&nbsp;A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2023 in 
the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pat Allen 
officiating. Inurnment will follow in West Cedar Cemetery, Phillips 
County, KS.Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral chapel.Memorial contributions may be made to the U.S. Submarine Veterans 
Charitable Foundation, Inc. c/o Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, PO Box 
563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.

Clifton Ray Morgan

January 15, 1982&nbsp;-&nbsp;December 24, 2022

The memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31&nbsp; at Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N. Pomeroy Ave., Hill City, KS 67642

His final resting place will be in Nicodemus Cemetery.

A full obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

<h2>Ali Kareem Swanson</h2>January 15, 1982&nbsp;-&nbsp;December 24, 2022The memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31&nbsp; at Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N. Pomeroy Ave., Hill City, KS 67642His final resting place will be in Nicodemus Cemetery.A full obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Ali Kareem Swanson

Lola Marie (Nickles) Simon, of Plainville, passed away on Dec. 26, 2022, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, at the age of 95. She was born on Nov. 12, 1927, to Clarence and Gladys (Buffington) Nickles in Furley. She married James W. Simon on Aug. 7, 1948, in Wichita. They were blessed with three children: Mike, Jolene and Stanley.

Lola grew up on a farm near Valley Center and graduated from Valley Center High School in 1945. She was a cook at the Zurich Grade School for many years. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a quilting guild which she was very proud of.

One of the greatest joys of Lola’s life was her family. She had special talents at quilting, gardening and cooking. She enjoyed tending to her big flower garden, fishing, camping, traveling, animals, nature and spending time with her grandchildren.

Lola has gone to be with the Lord and will be greatly missed by all who knew her, but the celebration of her life and memories will never be forgotten. The legacy of her love, laughter and joy will remain in our hearts forever.

Lola is survived by her children: Jolene McElroy (Rod) of Wheelersburg, Ohio, and Stanley Simon (Maria) of Plainville; seven grandchildren: Chad (Aimee) Simon, Phil Simon, Mark (Christine) Simon, Andy Simon, Chris (Charlotte) McElroy, Casey (Amy) McElroy, and Karen McElroy; seven great-grandchildren: Sarena Allie, Gabby McElroy, Colt McElroy, Kansas McElroy, Sage Simon, Alexie Simon, and Carter Simon; and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Gladys Nickles; husband James Simon; son, Mike (Marilyn) Simon; and brothers, Wayne and Roland Nickles.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at&nbsp; 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. A book signing will be available from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 7 p.m. and a Vigil Service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home in Plainville.

Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Friends of Webster State Park and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW Second, Plainville, KS 67663.

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 </figure>Lola Marie (Nickles) Simon, of Plainville, passed away on Dec. 26, 2022, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, at the age of 95. She was born on Nov. 12, 1927, to Clarence and Gladys (Buffington) Nickles in Furley. She married James W. Simon on Aug. 7, 1948, in Wichita. They were blessed with three children: Mike, Jolene and Stanley.Lola grew up on a farm near Valley Center and graduated from Valley Center High School in 1945. She was a cook at the Zurich Grade School for many years. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a quilting guild which she was very proud of.One of the greatest joys of Lola’s life was her family. She had special talents at quilting, gardening and cooking. She enjoyed tending to her big flower garden, fishing, camping, traveling, animals, nature and spending time with her grandchildren.Lola has gone to be with the Lord and will be greatly missed by all who knew her, but the celebration of her life and memories will never be forgotten. The legacy of her love, laughter and joy will remain in our hearts forever.Lola is survived by her children: Jolene McElroy (Rod) of Wheelersburg, Ohio, and Stanley Simon (Maria) of Plainville; seven grandchildren: Chad (Aimee) Simon, Phil Simon, Mark (Christine) Simon, Andy Simon, Chris (Charlotte) McElroy, Casey (Amy) McElroy, and Karen McElroy; seven great-grandchildren: Sarena Allie, Gabby McElroy, Colt McElroy, Kansas McElroy, Sage Simon, Alexie Simon, and Carter Simon; and several nieces and nephews.She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Gladys Nickles; husband James Simon; son, Mike (Marilyn) Simon; and brothers, Wayne and Roland Nickles.A Mass of Christian Burial will be at&nbsp; 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. A book signing will be available from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 7 p.m. and a Vigil Service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home in Plainville.Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Friends of Webster State Park and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW Second, Plainville, KS 67663.

Lola Marie Simon

Jerita O'Bryan, 82, of WaKeeney, passed away Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays.   Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, is handling arrangements. 

Jerita O'Bryan, 82, of WaKeeney, passed away Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays. Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, is handling arrangements.

Jerita O'Bryan

Otto Francis Windholz Jr., surrounded by his family, left this world and entered heaven on Christmas Eve 2022. Born in Hays on Dec. 31, 1951, Otto is survived by his loving wife, Jackie Windholz; his children, Travis Windholz and wife, Jennifer; Lyndsie Niewiadomski and husband, Jeramiah; his grandchildren, Braden Windholz, Blake Windholz, and Blake Niewiadomski; his siblings, Virgil Windholz and wife, Louise; Charlotte Blake and husband, Don; his brothers-in-law, Jerry Schmidtberger; Rick Rupp and wife, Judy; Neal Rupp; Kim Rupp and wife, Deana; and many loved nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Blanche (Weber) Windholz; his sisters, Carolyn Pfannenstiel and Louise Schmidtberger; his brother-in-law, Bill Rupp; his sister-in-law, Mary Sue Rupp; his nephew and godson, Mitchell Rupp. 

Otto was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a faithful servant to Christ and demonstrated his faith through his steadfast commitment to his family, friends, church and community.

Otto cared greatly about the well-being of others. He maintained friendships too numerous to count. He was always there to support his family, friends and those in need.

“Family is everything” is a phrase Otto not only repeated frequently but also demonstrated consistently. Known as “Pop-pop” to his grandsons, they adored him and enjoyed the many times they spent with Pop-pop and Nannie.

Otto served his church through the Knights of Columbus, choir, cantor, Eucharistic minister and church advisory council. He was a Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree.

The Prince of Peace Community loved hearing Otto and Jackie sing together at Mass. Otto built an illustrious career in the oilfield.

He was respected by all that had the opportunity to work with him; he was known throughout the industry as a trusted and thoughtful businessman, and he was frequently sought out for advice and mentorship, for both work and life.

Otto was always willing to actively listen and to provide advice when warranted. Otto touched the lives of so many people around him and will be dearly missed. Heaven gained an amazing soul.

The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, in Houston.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3 at The Basilica of Saint Fidelis, Victoria with Father James Moster officiating. Otto will be laid to rest in his hometown of Victoria at Saint Fidelis Cemetery.

A vigil service and Rosary will be at 6 p.m. Monday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main St., Victoria, KS 67671.

Visitations will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2 at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3 at The Basilica of Saint Fidelis.

A vigil service and Rosary will be at 6 p.m. Monday at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials made payable to the organization: Smile Train; St. Jude, Saint Fidelis Cemetery; or a charity of your choice.

A reception for Otto will be at the Victoria VFW following the burial. Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left in guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.

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 </figure>Otto Francis Windholz Jr., surrounded by his family, left this world and entered heaven on Christmas Eve 2022. Born in Hays on Dec. 31, 1951, Otto is survived by his loving wife, Jackie Windholz; his children, Travis Windholz and wife, Jennifer; Lyndsie Niewiadomski and husband, Jeramiah; his grandchildren, Braden Windholz, Blake Windholz, and Blake Niewiadomski; his siblings, Virgil Windholz and wife, Louise; Charlotte Blake and husband, Don; his brothers-in-law, Jerry Schmidtberger; Rick Rupp and wife, Judy; Neal Rupp; Kim Rupp and wife, Deana; and many loved nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Blanche (Weber) Windholz; his sisters, Carolyn Pfannenstiel and Louise Schmidtberger; his brother-in-law, Bill Rupp; his sister-in-law, Mary Sue Rupp; his nephew and godson, Mitchell Rupp. Otto was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a faithful servant to Christ and demonstrated his faith through his steadfast commitment to his family, friends, church and community.Otto cared greatly about the well-being of others. He maintained friendships too numerous to count. He was always there to support his family, friends and those in need.“Family is everything” is a phrase Otto not only repeated frequently but also demonstrated consistently. Known as “Pop-pop” to his grandsons, they adored him and enjoyed the many times they spent with Pop-pop and Nannie.Otto served his church through the Knights of Columbus, choir, cantor, Eucharistic minister and church advisory council. He was a Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree.The Prince of Peace Community loved hearing Otto and Jackie sing together at Mass. Otto built an illustrious career in the oilfield.He was respected by all that had the opportunity to work with him; he was known throughout the industry as a trusted and thoughtful businessman, and he was frequently sought out for advice and mentorship, for both work and life.Otto was always willing to actively listen and to provide advice when warranted. Otto touched the lives of so many people around him and will be dearly missed. Heaven gained an amazing soul.The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, in Houston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3 at The Basilica of Saint Fidelis, Victoria with Father James Moster officiating. Otto will be laid to rest in his hometown of Victoria at Saint Fidelis Cemetery.A vigil service and Rosary will be at 6 p.m. Monday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main St., Victoria, KS 67671.Visitations will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2 at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3 at The Basilica of Saint Fidelis.A vigil service and Rosary will be at 6 p.m. Monday at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials made payable to the organization: Smile Train; St. Jude, Saint Fidelis Cemetery; or a charity of your choice.A reception for Otto will be at the Victoria VFW following the burial. Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left in guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.

Otto Francis Windholz

On Dec. 26, 2022, Carolyn Kay (Grothaus) McCleery was reunited with her Lord.

Carolyn’s faith was strong and guiding when she peacefully passed away at her home in Fort Atkinson, Wis. She was born Jan. 29, 1939, to John and Goldie (Sims) Grothaus of Smith Center. Carolyn grew up on a farm north of Smith Center along with her two sisters; LaDeane (Grothaus) Groves of Garden City and Dorothy (Grothaus) Long of Smith Center.

Carolyn graduated from Smith Center High School in 1956. While celebrating her birthday roller skating, she met her soulmate and future husband, Warren McCleery in 1954, they were married on Feb. 24, 1957, at the Thornburg Church in Smith Center.

Carolyn followed Warren’s army training to bases in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas when he was drafted after the Korean conflict.

Carolyn had many entertaining stories about the housing she endured during those times. The newlyweds were separated when Warren’s army duties took him overseas to Korea and Carolyn remained in Smith Center.

Warren always considered Carolyn his “earth angel” during their 65 years of marriage. For the majority of their lives, Warren and Carolyn worked closely together. Their first joint business endeavor was owning and operating the Sears Catalogue Store in Smith Center for over 22 years.

While living in Smith Center, Old Settlers Day was one of Carolyn’s favorite times; she excelled in float design and building, being recognized as one of the top floats every year she entered.

Warren and Carolyn’s second business adventure took them to Beloit, and required Carolyn to further her education, becoming a certified medical aide (CMA). Working together, they built and operated a senior care home, Woodland Heights. 

After their retirement from the senior care home, they moved to Marquette, Mich., for five years and traveled throughout the United States. They relocated to Fort Atkinson, Wis., in 2003. The experience of owning and operating a senior care home equipped Carolyn well to serve on the Jefferson County Senior Center Board.

Sports were a highlight in Carolyn’s life; she was a player and coach of softball, as well as a pee wee baseball coach, she enjoyed watching grandkids participate in various sports, and later in life watched televised sporting events.

Carolyn discovered her artistic talent through painting lessons taken in Smith Center. She was a passionate oil painter, painting many pictures every year for family and friends. Carolyn continues her love of oil painting, painting masterpieces in the Heavens. The couple was blessed with three children, Michael McCleery (Kari) of Signal Mountain, Tenn., Sindey Schueler-Platz (Stewart) of Lawrence, and Tara Basu (Choton) of Fort Atkinson, Wis. Carolyn was the much-loved grandmother of Amber Smith (Daryl), Ashley English-McCleery (Bob), Sindra Schueler (Aaron Hicks), Samantha Schueler-Emerson (Adam), Sabrea Platz-Flores (Francisco), and Caleb Basu.

The cherished great-grandmother of Issac Smith, Lucy Smith, Micah Smith, Mia Smith, Maren Emerson, Sloane Emerson, and Ellie English-McCleery. She will be remembered by her many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents John and Goldie Grothaus and son-in-law Daryl Schueler. Carolyn lived a full life as a beloved wife and wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, homemaker and business owner. She loved her family and instilled strong values that continue to serve them well. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts. A celebration of Carolyn’s life will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center. Burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center. Carolyn was devoted to the education of Native American children, as an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Native American Children’s Fund, P.O. Box 25, Sapulpa, OK&nbsp; 74067 and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

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 </figure>On Dec. 26, 2022, Carolyn Kay (Grothaus) McCleery was reunited with her Lord.Carolyn’s faith was strong and guiding when she peacefully passed away at her home in Fort Atkinson, Wis. She was born Jan. 29, 1939, to John and Goldie (Sims) Grothaus of Smith Center. Carolyn grew up on a farm north of Smith Center along with her two sisters; LaDeane (Grothaus) Groves of Garden City and Dorothy (Grothaus) Long of Smith Center.Carolyn graduated from Smith Center High School in 1956. While celebrating her birthday roller skating, she met her soulmate and future husband, Warren McCleery in 1954, they were married on Feb. 24, 1957, at the Thornburg Church in Smith Center.Carolyn followed Warren’s army training to bases in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas when he was drafted after the Korean conflict.Carolyn had many entertaining stories about the housing she endured during those times. The newlyweds were separated when Warren’s army duties took him overseas to Korea and Carolyn remained in Smith Center.Warren always considered Carolyn his “earth angel” during their 65 years of marriage. For the majority of their lives, Warren and Carolyn worked closely together. Their first joint business endeavor was owning and operating the Sears Catalogue Store in Smith Center for over 22 years.While living in Smith Center, Old Settlers Day was one of Carolyn’s favorite times; she excelled in float design and building, being recognized as one of the top floats every year she entered.Warren and Carolyn’s second business adventure took them to Beloit, and required Carolyn to further her education, becoming a certified medical aide (CMA). Working together, they built and operated a senior care home, Woodland Heights. After their retirement from the senior care home, they moved to Marquette, Mich., for five years and traveled throughout the United States. They relocated to Fort Atkinson, Wis., in 2003. The experience of owning and operating a senior care home equipped Carolyn well to serve on the Jefferson County Senior Center Board.Sports were a highlight in Carolyn’s life; she was a player and coach of softball, as well as a pee wee baseball coach, she enjoyed watching grandkids participate in various sports, and later in life watched televised sporting events.Carolyn discovered her artistic talent through painting lessons taken in Smith Center. She was a passionate oil painter, painting many pictures every year for family and friends. Carolyn continues her love of oil painting, painting masterpieces in the Heavens. The couple was blessed with three children, Michael McCleery (Kari) of Signal Mountain, Tenn., Sindey Schueler-Platz (Stewart) of Lawrence, and Tara Basu (Choton) of Fort Atkinson, Wis. Carolyn was the much-loved grandmother of Amber Smith (Daryl), Ashley English-McCleery (Bob), Sindra Schueler (Aaron Hicks), Samantha Schueler-Emerson (Adam), Sabrea Platz-Flores (Francisco), and Caleb Basu.The cherished great-grandmother of Issac Smith, Lucy Smith, Micah Smith, Mia Smith, Maren Emerson, Sloane Emerson, and Ellie English-McCleery. She will be remembered by her many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents John and Goldie Grothaus and son-in-law Daryl Schueler. Carolyn lived a full life as a beloved wife and wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, homemaker and business owner. She loved her family and instilled strong values that continue to serve them well. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts. A celebration of Carolyn’s life will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center. Burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center. Carolyn was devoted to the education of Native American children, as an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Native American Children’s Fund, P.O. Box 25, Sapulpa, OK&nbsp; 74067 and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

Carolyn McCleery

Kathrine Bessie Younger Ochs, 74, Hays, died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, at HaysMed.

She was born Feb. 10, 1948, in 
Garden City, the daughter of Harry E. and Alice (Ruedigar) 
Ochs. She grew up in Great Bend and was a graduate of Lebanon High 
School in Lebanon, Kan. Kathrine was a member of Immaculate Heart of
 Mary Catholic Church in Hays and worked in Russell as a nurse aide at 
Wheatland Nursing Home and as a medication aide for DSNWK. She had an 
awesome sense of humor and enjoyed working in her yard growing flowers, 
cooking, sewing, doing crafts and beautifully painting ceramics.

Survivors include her son: Robert James
 Younger Jr. and Marie Clark of Great Bend; two daughters: Kristina 
Elizabeth Younger of Hays and Angelina Marie Younger of Russell, one 
brother: Clyde Ochs of Oklahoma City; one sister: Jonna Leach and 
husband Bill of Hays, six grandchildren, Alyssa Scott, Vincent Scott, 
Saeed Aquil, Jessica Younger, Treaver Younger, and Zachary Younger; and 
one great-granddaughter: Lexi.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Ed Ochs, and an infant brother.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on
 Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with 
Deacon Dave Kisner officiating.

The family will receive friends from 
10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Private family 
inurnment will be in Great Bend Cemetery. 

Memorials are suggested to 
St. John’s Chapel at Via Christi or to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic
 Church. Condolences and memories of Kathrine may be shared with her 
family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

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 </figure>Kathrine Bessie Younger Ochs, 74, Hays, died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, at HaysMed.She was born Feb. 10, 1948, in 
Garden City, the daughter of Harry E. and Alice (Ruedigar) 
Ochs. She grew up in Great Bend and was a graduate of Lebanon High 
School in Lebanon, Kan. Kathrine was a member of Immaculate Heart of
 Mary Catholic Church in Hays and worked in Russell as a nurse aide at 
Wheatland Nursing Home and as a medication aide for DSNWK. She had an 
awesome sense of humor and enjoyed working in her yard growing flowers, 
cooking, sewing, doing crafts and beautifully painting ceramics.Survivors include her son: Robert James
 Younger Jr. and Marie Clark of Great Bend; two daughters: Kristina 
Elizabeth Younger of Hays and Angelina Marie Younger of Russell, one 
brother: Clyde Ochs of Oklahoma City; one sister: Jonna Leach and 
husband Bill of Hays, six grandchildren, Alyssa Scott, Vincent Scott, 
Saeed Aquil, Jessica Younger, Treaver Younger, and Zachary Younger; and 
one great-granddaughter: Lexi.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Ed Ochs, and an infant brother.Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on
 Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with 
Deacon Dave Kisner officiating.The family will receive friends from 
10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.Private family 
inurnment will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to 
St. John’s Chapel at Via Christi or to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic
 Church. Condolences and memories of Kathrine may be shared with her 
family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Kathrine Bessie Younger Ochs

HANSTON—William Earnest Coleman, 93, passed away Dec. 21, 2022, at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.

He was born Nov. 30, 1929, in Mineral Springs, Ark., the son of Robert Jonathan and Cular Barrett Coleman.&nbsp; William served in the United States Army from Feb. 4, 1948, to Sept. 1, 1969, where he served in the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War.&nbsp; He moved from Hooks, Texas, to Hanston, 35 years ago, where he was a Civil Service agent and a farmer.

He was a member of the Hanston United Methodist Church and Army Historical Foundation National Museum.

On Nov. 15, 1957, he married Mary Etta Korf at Fort Carson, Colo. She survives.

Other survivors include: a daughter, Gail A. Coleman, Hanston; sister-in-law, Ada Joyce Coleman, Ark.; brother-in-law, Carrol Wilson, La.; and several nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Ray Coleman, Frank Coleman, Lonzo Coleman; and two sisters, Nona May Wilson and Hattie Lee Hawthorn.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at Hanston United Methodist Church with Pastor Peter Mtuamwari and Ron Ruff presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore. Burial will be at the Hanston Cemetery with military graveside rites.

Memorials may be given to Hanston United Methodist Church in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;

HANSTON—William Earnest Coleman, 93, passed away Dec. 21, 2022, at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.He was born Nov. 30, 1929, in Mineral Springs, Ark., the son of Robert Jonathan and Cular Barrett Coleman.&nbsp; William served in the United States Army from Feb. 4, 1948, to Sept. 1, 1969, where he served in the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War.&nbsp; He moved from Hooks, Texas, to Hanston, 35 years ago, where he was a Civil Service agent and a farmer.He was a member of the Hanston United Methodist Church and Army Historical Foundation National Museum.On Nov. 15, 1957, he married Mary Etta Korf at Fort Carson, Colo. She survives.Other survivors include: a daughter, Gail A. Coleman, Hanston; sister-in-law, Ada Joyce Coleman, Ark.; brother-in-law, Carrol Wilson, La.; and several nieces, nephews and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Ray Coleman, Frank Coleman, Lonzo Coleman; and two sisters, Nona May Wilson and Hattie Lee Hawthorn.The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at Hanston United Methodist Church with Pastor Peter Mtuamwari and Ron Ruff presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore. Burial will be at the Hanston Cemetery with military graveside rites.Memorials may be given to Hanston United Methodist Church in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;

William Earnest Coleman

Wayne Merle Belden, 82, was born on a farm north of Edmond on Oct. 11, 1940, the oldest child of Merle and Erma Belden. Wayne died on Dec. 28, 2022, in Norton.

When Wayne was 7, the family moved to Edmond where he attended grade school. He was a member of the final graduating class of Edmond High School in 1958. Wayne lived most of his adult life in Norton. On Dec. 27, 1959, he married Erma “Tiny” Gipe at the Norton Christian Church. She preceded him in death on Dec. 31, 1996.

Wayne owned and operated many businesses over his working career, including Wayne’s Marina, Belden Shooting Supply, Prairie Trap Club, Belden Construction, Belden Manufacturing, and Microline Products. Wayne loved challenges and always had new ideas for businesses. After retirement, he continued working on boats and motors in his garage, only quitting due to health issues a few months ago.

Wayne was a member of the Norton Christian Church, a lifetime member of the NRA, and member of the Norton Eagles Lodge.

Wayne was preceded in death by his wife, Tiny; his parents: Merle and Erma; his in-laws: Lawrence and Agnes Gipe; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Robert and Dolly Phelps. He is survived by his daughter: Karla Reed (Anthony Pfeifer); son: Kelly Belden; grandson: Brandon Reed (Shea Gibson) and great-granddaughter: Kyli Reed; sisters: Karen Pratt (Bill) and Virginia Minge (Mike), and many nieces, nephews and friends.

The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Norton Cemetery. 

Wayne will lie in-state with a book signing from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Wayne Belden Memorial Fund and sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.plumergobber.com">www.plumergobber.com.</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1672329658836.jpeg" alt="Wayne Merle Belden" />
 <figcaption>Wayne Merle Belden</figcaption>
 </figure>Wayne Merle Belden, 82, was born on a farm north of Edmond on Oct. 11, 1940, the oldest child of Merle and Erma Belden. Wayne died on Dec. 28, 2022, in Norton.When Wayne was 7, the family moved to Edmond where he attended grade school. He was a member of the final graduating class of Edmond High School in 1958. Wayne lived most of his adult life in Norton. On Dec. 27, 1959, he married Erma “Tiny” Gipe at the Norton Christian Church. She preceded him in death on Dec. 31, 1996.Wayne owned and operated many businesses over his working career, including Wayne’s Marina, Belden Shooting Supply, Prairie Trap Club, Belden Construction, Belden Manufacturing, and Microline Products. Wayne loved challenges and always had new ideas for businesses. After retirement, he continued working on boats and motors in his garage, only quitting due to health issues a few months ago.Wayne was a member of the Norton Christian Church, a lifetime member of the NRA, and member of the Norton Eagles Lodge.Wayne was preceded in death by his wife, Tiny; his parents: Merle and Erma; his in-laws: Lawrence and Agnes Gipe; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Robert and Dolly Phelps. He is survived by his daughter: Karla Reed (Anthony Pfeifer); son: Kelly Belden; grandson: Brandon Reed (Shea Gibson) and great-granddaughter: Kyli Reed; sisters: Karen Pratt (Bill) and Virginia Minge (Mike), and many nieces, nephews and friends.The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Norton Cemetery. Wayne will lie in-state with a book signing from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29 at the funeral home.Memorials may be made to the Wayne Belden Memorial Fund and sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.plumergobber.com">www.plumergobber.com.</a>

Wayne Merle Belden

Billye
 June (Clark) Yowell was born on July 22, 1935, in Penokee and died 
on Dec. 27, 2022, at her home in Delphos. Billye was the seventh 
child of 10 to John and Margaret Clark. She attended school in Hill 
City graduating in 1953.

In
 1955 Billye married Raymond Miles Yowell Jr. To this union there were 
four children: Debra, Charles (Chuck), Clark (Brad) and Rhonda. The 
family lived on a farm 13 miles north of Ellis and Billye worked at the 
Ellis Co-Op Hardware Store. Billye and Raymond were divorced in 1986.

In 1988, Billye married Dr. Donald Wayne Yowell (Doc) from Delphos. She assisted Doc in his Dental Office up to retirement.

Billye
 was preceded in death by her parents John and Margaret Clark, 
mother-in-law, Doris Yowell, sister, Enid Otis; brothers, Douglas Clark 
(Valta), Charles Clark (Ann), Dwight Clark (Marcene), and Maurice 
(JoAnn) Clark; brother-in-laws, Merle Hilburn and Thomas (Pete) Miller. 
She also was preceded in death by her son, Charles (Chuck) Yowell.

Billye
 is survived by her husband, Dr. Donald Yowell of the home; daughter, 
Debra Summers (Donald); grandson, Derick (Dayna) Summers with 
great-grandchildren, Braxton, Kinsley, and Adley and son Kyle Summers 
all of Hill City; daughter, Rhonda Newell (Brian) of Damar; 
grandchildren, Brock Newell (Stormy); great-granddaughter, Emory of 
Great Bend; grandson, Jayce Newell of Damar; daughter, Kali Newell of 
Topeka and Kolt Newell (Kate) with great-granddaughter, Stella of 
Overland Park; son, Brad of Goodland.

Billye
 is also survived by sisters, Marles Miller of Locus Grove, Virginia, 
Shirley Hilburn of Hill City, Patty (Verlin) Covalt of Riley; brother, 
John Clark Jr. (Carol) of Hoisington; and numerous cousins, nieces, and 
nephews.

She
 also is survived by stepdaughter, Ann Ballinger (Yowell) of Wichita; 
step-grandchildren, J.J. Pieschl (Angie) of Wichita, Jeff Pieschl 
(Stacy) of Mulvane, Ryan Pieschl (Meaghan) of Boise, Idaho, Marleatta 
Harris (Brennan) of Goddard, and Nichole Lozada (Yamir) of Belaire; 
stepdaughter Doni (Fred) Michels of Salina; step-grandchildren, Dawn 
Mesecher Smith of Salina and Mark Mesecher Jr. (Cheyenne) of 
Minneapolis; stepson Glenn (Nancy) Yowell of Iowa City, Iowa; 
step-grandchildren, Hanna Yowell of New York, and Andrew and 
Nicholas Yowell; 17 great-grandchildren; and six 
great-great-step-grandchildren.

A
 celebration of Billye’s life will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 
2023, at Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 
67467. Memorials may be made to the Downs Care and Rehabilitation at 
1218 Kansas St., Downs, KS 67437.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1672265706463.jpeg" alt="Billye June (Clark) Yowell" />
 <figcaption>Billye June (Clark) Yowell</figcaption>
 </figure>Billye
 June (Clark) Yowell was born on July 22, 1935, in Penokee and died 
on Dec. 27, 2022, at her home in Delphos. Billye was the seventh 
child of 10 to John and Margaret Clark. She attended school in Hill 
City graduating in 1953.In
 1955 Billye married Raymond Miles Yowell Jr. To this union there were 
four children: Debra, Charles (Chuck), Clark (Brad) and Rhonda. The 
family lived on a farm 13 miles north of Ellis and Billye worked at the 
Ellis Co-Op Hardware Store. Billye and Raymond were divorced in 1986.In 1988, Billye married Dr. Donald Wayne Yowell (Doc) from Delphos. She assisted Doc in his Dental Office up to retirement.Billye
 was preceded in death by her parents John and Margaret Clark, 
mother-in-law, Doris Yowell, sister, Enid Otis; brothers, Douglas Clark 
(Valta), Charles Clark (Ann), Dwight Clark (Marcene), and Maurice 
(JoAnn) Clark; brother-in-laws, Merle Hilburn and Thomas (Pete) Miller. 
She also was preceded in death by her son, Charles (Chuck) Yowell.Billye
 is survived by her husband, Dr. Donald Yowell of the home; daughter, 
Debra Summers (Donald); grandson, Derick (Dayna) Summers with 
great-grandchildren, Braxton, Kinsley, and Adley and son Kyle Summers 
all of Hill City; daughter, Rhonda Newell (Brian) of Damar; 
grandchildren, Brock Newell (Stormy); great-granddaughter, Emory of 
Great Bend; grandson, Jayce Newell of Damar; daughter, Kali Newell of 
Topeka and Kolt Newell (Kate) with great-granddaughter, Stella of 
Overland Park; son, Brad of Goodland.Billye
 is also survived by sisters, Marles Miller of Locus Grove, Virginia, 
Shirley Hilburn of Hill City, Patty (Verlin) Covalt of Riley; brother, 
John Clark Jr. (Carol) of Hoisington; and numerous cousins, nieces, and 
nephews.She
 also is survived by stepdaughter, Ann Ballinger (Yowell) of Wichita; 
step-grandchildren, J.J. Pieschl (Angie) of Wichita, Jeff Pieschl 
(Stacy) of Mulvane, Ryan Pieschl (Meaghan) of Boise, Idaho, Marleatta 
Harris (Brennan) of Goddard, and Nichole Lozada (Yamir) of Belaire; 
stepdaughter Doni (Fred) Michels of Salina; step-grandchildren, Dawn 
Mesecher Smith of Salina and Mark Mesecher Jr. (Cheyenne) of 
Minneapolis; stepson Glenn (Nancy) Yowell of Iowa City, Iowa; 
step-grandchildren, Hanna Yowell of New York, and Andrew and 
Nicholas Yowell; 17 great-grandchildren; and six 
great-great-step-grandchildren.A
 celebration of Billye’s life will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 
2023, at Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 
67467. Memorials may be made to the Downs Care and Rehabilitation at 
1218 Kansas St., Downs, KS 67437.

Billye June (Clark) Yowell

Stephen Basgall, 58, of Hays, passed away Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. He was born Sept. 17, 1964, in Hays to Leon and Altarena (Windholz) Basgall. He graduated from LaCrosse High School in 1983. On May 4, 1985, he was united in marriage to Virginia (Dreiling) in Hays. Stephen worked for Fort Hays State University starting out in construction and currently at Sternberg Museum as a maintenance technician. Stephen enjoyed restoring and tinkering on older muscle cars with a particular fondness for 1970's Chevelles and El Caminos. As his neighbors would tell you he enjoyed rock -'n'-roll music, and he was happy to visit with all who would stop by.&nbsp; He also enjoyed painting and drywalling, which he learned from his father-in-law, Harry.&nbsp; Stephen was an avid animal lover, particularly dogs, and above all he was a very proud husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Virginia of Hays; his parents, Leon and Altarena Basgall of Yocemento; his son, Kendrick Basgall and wife Shania and their son, Krew all of Olathe; a daughter, MaRyan Hulvey and husband Nathan and their children, Parker and Airalia all of McPherson; a brother, Keith Basgall and wife Jean of Hays; and a sister, Karen Thornton and husband Shon of Garden City. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Tony and Philomena Windholz and Fidelis and Rose Basgall. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, all at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. A Rosary service will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday followed by a parish vigil all at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to HaysMed Hospice or the Humane Society of the High Plains. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1672191632070.jpeg" alt="Basgall" />
 <figcaption>Basgall</figcaption>
 </figure>Stephen Basgall, 58, of Hays, passed away Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. He was born Sept. 17, 1964, in Hays to Leon and Altarena (Windholz) Basgall. He graduated from LaCrosse High School in 1983. On May 4, 1985, he was united in marriage to Virginia (Dreiling) in Hays. Stephen worked for Fort Hays State University starting out in construction and currently at Sternberg Museum as a maintenance technician. Stephen enjoyed restoring and tinkering on older muscle cars with a particular fondness for 1970's Chevelles and El Caminos. As his neighbors would tell you he enjoyed rock -'n'-roll music, and he was happy to visit with all who would stop by.&nbsp; He also enjoyed painting and drywalling, which he learned from his father-in-law, Harry.&nbsp; Stephen was an avid animal lover, particularly dogs, and above all he was a very proud husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Virginia of Hays; his parents, Leon and Altarena Basgall of Yocemento; his son, Kendrick Basgall and wife Shania and their son, Krew all of Olathe; a daughter, MaRyan Hulvey and husband Nathan and their children, Parker and Airalia all of McPherson; a brother, Keith Basgall and wife Jean of Hays; and a sister, Karen Thornton and husband Shon of Garden City. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Tony and Philomena Windholz and Fidelis and Rose Basgall. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, all at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. A Rosary service will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday followed by a parish vigil all at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to HaysMed Hospice or the Humane Society of the High Plains. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Stephen Basgall

On Dec. 24 2022, the world lost a beloved mother,
 grand, great-grand and great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt and 
friend. Nina Wellmaker, 90 of Lakin, spread her wings and is now in 
the presence of God. 
 She was born to the late William Walker Dillon and Nila (Coulter) 
Dillon on May 12, 1932. Nina was the ninth child in a family of 11 
children. 
 On May 28, 1950, she married the late Joe Wellmaker and began a 
family of six children: Calvin Wellmaker of Lakin, Norma Unruh of 
Shepherdstown, W.V., Larrall Wellmaker (deceased), Troy Wellmaker of 
Kindom, Wyo., Becky (Bill) Brouhard of Andover, and Jimmy Wellmaker 
of Lakin. 
 One of Nina's passions was rock hunting. A passion that was shared 
with many members of her family and friends. Nina could spend hours on 
the top of a wind-swept hill hunting for arrowheads. If she wasn't rock 
hunting, she was either playing golf, bowling or playing cards with her
 Bridge club. 
 Over the years Nina hand-stitched many quilts that are treasured by
 her children and grandchildren. She was a very good artist, and in 2016 
she was the first person to win the annual Barn Quilt Exhibit at the Kansas State Fair. Her quilt is on permanent display at the fairgrounds. 
 Nina worked for Tate Ranch Headquarters as a bookkeeper until her 
retirement in 1997. She was an active member in the Lakin community and a
 much-loved member of the Church of Christ. She donated her time by 
helping out at the Budget Shop and she enjoyed socializing at dinners 
and playing Bingo at the Kearny County Senior Center. 
 Living brothers and sisters include Veda Taylor of Hugoton, 
William Walker Dillon Jr. (Billy) of Walsh, Colo., Darlene Symes of Lakin, Retta Blodgett of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Gerald Lynn Dillon of
 Grand Junction, Colo. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren Charla 
Peaks, Nick Wellmaker, Chris Hazelton, Stephanie Hazelton, Heather 
Zaldana, Tamara Rodgers, Tyrell Wellmaker, Andrea Keenan, Corrina 
Guerrero and Jericho Wellmaker; 18 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchidlren.

Preceding her in death are her parents: William 
Walker Dillon and Nila Dillon; three sisters: Marie Houser, Zella 
Westerman and Violet Hickey; and two brothers: RL and Eugene Dillon. 
Her husband of 49 years, Joe Wellmaker died in 1999, and a son, 
Larrall Wellmaker, died in 2015. 
 The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, 
2022, at the Lakin United Methodist Church in Lakin with Rev. 
Brian Loy officiating.

Burial will follow at the Lakin Cemetery.  
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Garnand 
Funeral Home in Lakin.

The family suggests memorials given to the Lakin
 Golf Course, the Kearny County Senior Center or the American Heart 
Association, all in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 91, Lakin, 
KS 67860.

Condolences may be given at <a href="http://garnandfuneralhomes.com">garnandfuneralhomes.com</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1672255347270.jpeg" alt="Wellmaker" />
 <figcaption>Wellmaker</figcaption>
 </figure>
 On Dec. 24 2022, the world lost a beloved mother,
 grand, great-grand and great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt and 
friend. Nina Wellmaker, 90 of Lakin, spread her wings and is now in 
the presence of God. 
 She was born to the late William Walker Dillon and Nila (Coulter) 
Dillon on May 12, 1932. Nina was the ninth child in a family of 11 
children. 
 On May 28, 1950, she married the late Joe Wellmaker and began a 
family of six children: Calvin Wellmaker of Lakin, Norma Unruh of 
Shepherdstown, W.V., Larrall Wellmaker (deceased), Troy Wellmaker of 
Kindom, Wyo., Becky (Bill) Brouhard of Andover, and Jimmy Wellmaker 
of Lakin. 
 One of Nina's passions was rock hunting. A passion that was shared 
with many members of her family and friends. Nina could spend hours on 
the top of a wind-swept hill hunting for arrowheads. If she wasn't rock 
hunting, she was either playing golf, bowling or playing cards with her
 Bridge club. 
 Over the years Nina hand-stitched many quilts that are treasured by
 her children and grandchildren. She was a very good artist, and in 2016 
she was the first person to win the annual Barn Quilt Exhibit at the Kansas State Fair. Her quilt is on permanent display at the fairgrounds. 
 Nina worked for Tate Ranch Headquarters as a bookkeeper until her 
retirement in 1997. She was an active member in the Lakin community and a
 much-loved member of the Church of Christ. She donated her time by 
helping out at the Budget Shop and she enjoyed socializing at dinners 
and playing Bingo at the Kearny County Senior Center. 
 Living brothers and sisters include Veda Taylor of Hugoton, 
William Walker Dillon Jr. (Billy) of Walsh, Colo., Darlene Symes of Lakin, Retta Blodgett of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Gerald Lynn Dillon of
 Grand Junction, Colo. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren Charla 
Peaks, Nick Wellmaker, Chris Hazelton, Stephanie Hazelton, Heather 
Zaldana, Tamara Rodgers, Tyrell Wellmaker, Andrea Keenan, Corrina 
Guerrero and Jericho Wellmaker; 18 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchidlren.Preceding her in death are her parents: William 
Walker Dillon and Nila Dillon; three sisters: Marie Houser, Zella 
Westerman and Violet Hickey; and two brothers: RL and Eugene Dillon. 
Her husband of 49 years, Joe Wellmaker died in 1999, and a son, 
Larrall Wellmaker, died in 2015. 
 The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, 
2022, at the Lakin United Methodist Church in Lakin with Rev. 
Brian Loy officiating.Burial will follow at the Lakin Cemetery. 
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Garnand 
Funeral Home in Lakin.The family suggests memorials given to the Lakin
 Golf Course, the Kearny County Senior Center or the American Heart 
Association, all in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 91, Lakin, 
KS 67860.Condolences may be given at <a href="http://garnandfuneralhomes.com">garnandfuneralhomes.com</a>.

Nina Wellmaker

GARDEN CITY—Carlos Matthew Urias IV, 30, died on Friday, Dec. 23, 
2022, at his home in Garden City. He was born on June 8, 1992, at Fort 
Hood, Texas, the son of Carlos and Lisa (Sandoval) Urias III. 
Carlos graduated with the class of 2010 from Garden City High School 
where he was involved in football and basketball. He was a server at 
several different restaurants in Garden City and currently was serving 
at Garden City Steakhouse. He enjoyed comic books, superhero movies, 
comedy and music, mainly rap. He was a sports fan, especially of the 
Dallas Cowboys and North Carolina Tar Heels. 
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Lisa and Greg Hands of 
Garden City; father, Carlos Urias III of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two sisters, Samantha Urias and Payton Smith both of Garden City; niece, Gracen Cook of Garden City; maternal grandparents, Benny and Martha 
Sandoval of Garden City; and paternal grandparents, Carlos and Mary 
Urias of Guymon, Okla. 
The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Garnand Funeral Home. The 
service will be on Facebook live on the Garnand Funeral Home Facebook page.
 Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery in Garden City.

Memorials are 
suggested to the Carlos Urias Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral 
Home.

Friends may call from 22 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 until the service time Friday at Garnand Funeral Home.  The family invites you to 
wear your Dallas Cowboy attire or Cowboy colors to honor Carlos at his 
service.

Condolences may be posted at <a href="http://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com">www.garnandfuneralhomes.com</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1672254862436.png" alt="Carlos Matthew Urias IV" />
 <figcaption>Carlos Matthew Urias IV</figcaption>
 </figure>GARDEN CITY—Carlos Matthew Urias IV, 30, died on Friday, Dec. 23, 
2022, at his home in Garden City. He was born on June 8, 1992, at Fort 
Hood, Texas, the son of Carlos and Lisa (Sandoval) Urias III. 
Carlos graduated with the class of 2010 from Garden City High School 
where he was involved in football and basketball. He was a server at 
several different restaurants in Garden City and currently was serving 
at Garden City Steakhouse. He enjoyed comic books, superhero movies, 
comedy and music, mainly rap. He was a sports fan, especially of the 
Dallas Cowboys and North Carolina Tar Heels. 
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Lisa and Greg Hands of 
Garden City; father, Carlos Urias III of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two sisters, Samantha Urias and Payton Smith both of Garden City; niece, Gracen Cook of Garden City; maternal grandparents, Benny and Martha 
Sandoval of Garden City; and paternal grandparents, Carlos and Mary 
Urias of Guymon, Okla. 
The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Garnand Funeral Home. The 
service will be on Facebook live on the Garnand Funeral Home Facebook page.
 Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery in Garden City.Memorials are 
suggested to the Carlos Urias Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral 
Home.Friends may call from 22 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 until the service time Friday at Garnand Funeral Home. The family invites you to 
wear your Dallas Cowboy attire or Cowboy colors to honor Carlos at his 
service.Condolences may be posted at <a href="http://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com">www.garnandfuneralhomes.com</a>

Carlos Matthew Urias IV

Joe C Garcia died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at his home in Garden City. He was born July 1, 1947, the son of Pete and Jovita (Cardenas)
 Garcia in Taylor, Texas. He married Susie Rojas on Jan. 2, 1969, in 
Garden City. She preceded him in death in 1991. 
Mr. Garcia grew up in Texas and moved to Kansas in the early 1960’s. He 
was a talented woodworker and carpenter for St Catherine Hospital for 
many years. In his spare time, he enjoyed taking care of and spending 
time with Amanda, his daughter. 
Survivors include his children- Michael J. Garcia, Joseph A (Jan) 
Garcia, Kerry B (Kristine) Garcia, Aaron M (Jennifer) Garcia and Amanda Garcia; grandchildren-Brooklyn, Brittany, Michael, Zachary, 
Brianna, Uriah, Kaylaree, Kerry Jr., Khloe, Kaleb, Kalyn, Kolbe, Kiara, 
Kamryn, Brynlee and Aria; sister-Diane Martine, brother- Daniel Garcia and various great-grandchildren. 
In addition to his wife, Susie Garcia, he was preceded in death by his 
parents, Pete and Jovita Garcia and siblings Alex Garcia, Irene 
Carrillo, Delfina More and Lucy Estrada. 
A public memorial service will be at a later date. The family 
suggests memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association or Destiny Supports 
in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N. Seventh St., Garden City, KS 
67846, 620-276-3219

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Joe C Garcia</figcaption>
 </figure>Joe C Garcia died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at his home in Garden City. He was born July 1, 1947, the son of Pete and Jovita (Cardenas)
 Garcia in Taylor, Texas. He married Susie Rojas on Jan. 2, 1969, in 
Garden City. She preceded him in death in 1991. 
Mr. Garcia grew up in Texas and moved to Kansas in the early 1960’s. He 
was a talented woodworker and carpenter for St Catherine Hospital for 
many years. In his spare time, he enjoyed taking care of and spending 
time with Amanda, his daughter. 
Survivors include his children- Michael J. Garcia, Joseph A (Jan) 
Garcia, Kerry B (Kristine) Garcia, Aaron M (Jennifer) Garcia and Amanda Garcia; grandchildren-Brooklyn, Brittany, Michael, Zachary, 
Brianna, Uriah, Kaylaree, Kerry Jr., Khloe, Kaleb, Kalyn, Kolbe, Kiara, 
Kamryn, Brynlee and Aria; sister-Diane Martine, brother- Daniel Garcia and various great-grandchildren. 
In addition to his wife, Susie Garcia, he was preceded in death by his 
parents, Pete and Jovita Garcia and siblings Alex Garcia, Irene 
Carrillo, Delfina More and Lucy Estrada. 
A public memorial service will be at a later date. The family 
suggests memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association or Destiny Supports 
in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N. Seventh St., Garden City, KS 
67846, 620-276-3219

Joe C Garcia

Donna Lea (Connelly) Dible, of Rexford, and 
Bonita Springs, Fla., passed away on Dec. 20, 2022, at her 
residence in Bonita Springs. 
Donna was born in Rexford on April 24, 1935, the youngest child 
of Chester and Martha (Claar) Connelly. She spent her childhood in 
Thomas and Sherman counties, and Sunnyside, Wash., returning to 
Thomas County toward the end of the war in 1943. Donna was a 1953 
graduate of Rexford High School. 
Donna married William (Bill) Dible on July 26, 1953. They lived in 
Oklahoma, North Carolina, and Alabama for the first three years of their 
marriage, while Bill served in the U.S. Army.

For the following three years
 they lived in Wichita, where Bill worked at Boeing Aircraft. They moved
 with their three children to Rexford in May 1959 to farm and raise 
their family. They added two more children to their family, and Donna 
would say having children was the happiest time of her life. 
Donna excelled at all things domestic! She was a fantastic cook, 
a talented seamstress, enjoyed interior decorating, landscaping her sunken
 flower garden, and completing crossword puzzles. Donna played the piano
 and taught her daughters to sing in three-part harmony for church, and 
other performances. She was involved with her children’s activities from
 piano and dance lessons, Pioneer Girls, engineering camp, sports and 
numerous other events with her family. 
Donna fervently read and studied the Bible and attended church at the 
Rexford Community Church, the Worldwide Church of God in Hays, and the 
United Methodist Church in Florida. She served as a Stewardess for the 
Rexford Community Church and sang with the Sweet Adelines in Colby. 
Donna worked for a short time for the NWK Educational Service Center. 
She loved to travel. In the beginning, it was family vacations with five 
kids in a station wagon, later in an RV as snowbirds in Texas, Arizona 
and Florida, to eventually purchasing a home in Florida. Bill and Donna 
also traveled to Mexico, China and Italy. 
Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; parents, Chester and
 Martha Connelly; her brother LaVerne Connelly; sister Frances Black; 
nephew Mark Black and grandson, Dominic Passantino. 
Donna is survived by children, Robert, Lynn (Mike) Zimmerman, Michelle 
(Lenny) Patmon, Susan (Gary) Pfrang and Anita (Rocky) Passantino; 11 
grandchildren, Nathan (Magdalene), Drew (Amy), and Skylar Zimmerman; 
Lindsey (Nate) Moore, Whitney (Kile) Zerr, and Jenna (Mitch) Gatz; Derek
 (Jessica) Pfrang, Kehley (Charles) Marion, and Corbin Pfrang; and 
Alexis and Gabriella Passantino and 12 great-grandchildren, Ivan, Thane,
 Lydia, Emersyn, Mallory, Lennyn, Reata, Pate, Natalie, Cash, Dawson, 
and Quinn. 
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022,&nbsp; at Baalmann Mortuary in Colby. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 at the 
Rexford Community Church with burial to follow at the Rexford Cemetery.

Memorial contributions 
may be made to the Rexford Community Church or St. Jude Children’s 
Research Hospital and sent in the care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, 
Colby. For information or condolences visit <a href="http://www.baalmannmortuary.com">www.baalmannmortuary.com.</a>

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 </figure>
 Donna Lea (Connelly) Dible, of Rexford, and 
Bonita Springs, Fla., passed away on Dec. 20, 2022, at her 
residence in Bonita Springs. 
Donna was born in Rexford on April 24, 1935, the youngest child 
of Chester and Martha (Claar) Connelly. She spent her childhood in 
Thomas and Sherman counties, and Sunnyside, Wash., returning to 
Thomas County toward the end of the war in 1943. Donna was a 1953 
graduate of Rexford High School. 
Donna married William (Bill) Dible on July 26, 1953. They lived in 
Oklahoma, North Carolina, and Alabama for the first three years of their 
marriage, while Bill served in the U.S. Army.For the following three years
 they lived in Wichita, where Bill worked at Boeing Aircraft. They moved
 with their three children to Rexford in May 1959 to farm and raise 
their family. They added two more children to their family, and Donna 
would say having children was the happiest time of her life. 
Donna excelled at all things domestic! She was a fantastic cook, 
a talented seamstress, enjoyed interior decorating, landscaping her sunken
 flower garden, and completing crossword puzzles. Donna played the piano
 and taught her daughters to sing in three-part harmony for church, and 
other performances. She was involved with her children’s activities from
 piano and dance lessons, Pioneer Girls, engineering camp, sports and 
numerous other events with her family. 
Donna fervently read and studied the Bible and attended church at the 
Rexford Community Church, the Worldwide Church of God in Hays, and the 
United Methodist Church in Florida. She served as a Stewardess for the 
Rexford Community Church and sang with the Sweet Adelines in Colby. 
Donna worked for a short time for the NWK Educational Service Center. 
She loved to travel. In the beginning, it was family vacations with five 
kids in a station wagon, later in an RV as snowbirds in Texas, Arizona 
and Florida, to eventually purchasing a home in Florida. Bill and Donna 
also traveled to Mexico, China and Italy. 
Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; parents, Chester and
 Martha Connelly; her brother LaVerne Connelly; sister Frances Black; 
nephew Mark Black and grandson, Dominic Passantino. 
Donna is survived by children, Robert, Lynn (Mike) Zimmerman, Michelle 
(Lenny) Patmon, Susan (Gary) Pfrang and Anita (Rocky) Passantino; 11 
grandchildren, Nathan (Magdalene), Drew (Amy), and Skylar Zimmerman; 
Lindsey (Nate) Moore, Whitney (Kile) Zerr, and Jenna (Mitch) Gatz; Derek
 (Jessica) Pfrang, Kehley (Charles) Marion, and Corbin Pfrang; and 
Alexis and Gabriella Passantino and 12 great-grandchildren, Ivan, Thane,
 Lydia, Emersyn, Mallory, Lennyn, Reata, Pate, Natalie, Cash, Dawson, 
and Quinn. 
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022,&nbsp; at Baalmann Mortuary in Colby. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 at the 
Rexford Community Church with burial to follow at the Rexford Cemetery.Memorial contributions 
may be made to the Rexford Community Church or St. Jude Children’s 
Research Hospital and sent in the care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, 
Colby. For information or condolences visit <a href="http://www.baalmannmortuary.com">www.baalmannmortuary.com.</a>

Donna Lea Dible (Connelly)

Paula Sue Bixenman, 64, of Colby, died 
Monday, Dec. 26, 2022. She was born July 26, 1958, in Colby, the 
fifth of six children to LeRoy and Lucy (Leiker) Bixenman.

Paula 
attended Sacred Heart School and Colby Public Schools, graduating with 
the class of 1976. She worked as a maid at several area motels before 
becoming disabled. Paula was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in
 Colby. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Steve; niece Kim French and brother-in-law Wayne Matthews. 
Paula is survived by her brothers, Mike, Don and Dave, all of Colby; 
sister Joan Matthews, of Salina; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces 
and nephews, and many cousins and friends. 
Services will be at a later date.

For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Paula Sue Bixenman, 64, of Colby, died 
Monday, Dec. 26, 2022. She was born July 26, 1958, in Colby, the 
fifth of six children to LeRoy and Lucy (Leiker) Bixenman.Paula 
attended Sacred Heart School and Colby Public Schools, graduating with 
the class of 1976. She worked as a maid at several area motels before 
becoming disabled. Paula was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in
 Colby. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Steve; niece Kim French and brother-in-law Wayne Matthews. 
Paula is survived by her brothers, Mike, Don and Dave, all of Colby; 
sister Joan Matthews, of Salina; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces 
and nephews, and many cousins and friends. 
Services will be at a later date.For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com.

Paula Sue Bixenman

Friday, October 23rd, 1931-Tuesday, December 27th, 2022

An obituary and funeral services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

<h2>Mary Mathilda Cripe </h2>Friday, October 23rd, 1931-Tuesday, December 27th, 2022<ul>
 <li>Service: 2 p.m.
 Wednesday, Jan. 4 at Beulah Cemetery, Country Club Drive, Colby, KS 67701
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 </li><li>Interment: Beulah Cemetery, Country Club Drive, Colby, KS 67701 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>An obituary and funeral services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Mary Mathilda Cripe

SMITH CENTER—Jack T. Hunnacutt, 79, passed away Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, at Jewell County Hospital, Mankato. Jack was born on March 2, 1943, in Reno, Nev., the son of William Curtis and Athol Marie (Booz) Hunnacutt. On Sept. 27, 1963, he married JoAnn M. Rhoades in Smith Center to this union they were blessed with three children, Tracy, Terri and Tyler.

Jack was a United States Navy veteran serving from Dec. 29, 1960, to Jan. 17, 1964, when he was honorably discharged. Jack had been an over-the-road truck driver for 40 years, retiring in 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jack is survived by his wife JoAnn Hunnacutt of Smith Center; two sons, Tracy (Wendy) Hunnacutt of Phillipsburg, Tyler (Susan) Hunnacutt of Salina; a daughter, Terri (Scott) Basom of Salina; a sister, Joann Luntsford of Kingman; three grandchildren, Brittany (Robert) Kerns of Auburn, Maine, Johnathan and Emma Hunnacutt both of Phillipsburg and one great-grandson, Gianni Kerns of Auburn, Maine. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, with Pastor Dennis Lambert officiating.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until service time Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at the funeral chapel. Burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center.

Memorials may be given to the Diabetes Association and can be sent in the care of the funeral chapel.

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 <figcaption>Jack T. Hunnacutt</figcaption>
 </figure>SMITH CENTER—Jack T. Hunnacutt, 79, passed away Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, at Jewell County Hospital, Mankato. Jack was born on March 2, 1943, in Reno, Nev., the son of William Curtis and Athol Marie (Booz) Hunnacutt. On Sept. 27, 1963, he married JoAnn M. Rhoades in Smith Center to this union they were blessed with three children, Tracy, Terri and Tyler.Jack was a United States Navy veteran serving from Dec. 29, 1960, to Jan. 17, 1964, when he was honorably discharged. Jack had been an over-the-road truck driver for 40 years, retiring in 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jack is survived by his wife JoAnn Hunnacutt of Smith Center; two sons, Tracy (Wendy) Hunnacutt of Phillipsburg, Tyler (Susan) Hunnacutt of Salina; a daughter, Terri (Scott) Basom of Salina; a sister, Joann Luntsford of Kingman; three grandchildren, Brittany (Robert) Kerns of Auburn, Maine, Johnathan and Emma Hunnacutt both of Phillipsburg and one great-grandson, Gianni Kerns of Auburn, Maine. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, with Pastor Dennis Lambert officiating.Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until service time Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at the funeral chapel. Burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center.Memorials may be given to the Diabetes Association and can be sent in the care of the funeral chapel.

Jack T. Hunnacutt

Gladys Marie Durand (Depiesse), 86, passed away peacefully on the evening of Dec. 26th, 2022. She was born on Aug. 18, 1936, in the area of Dubuque and Beaver, rural northeast Barton County. She remained on the farm until graduating from Claflin High School in 1954.

Gladys was married on Oct. 10, 1959, to her husband JaDean “Jay” Durand at St. Catherine Catholic Church, Dubuque. They were married for over 63 years. Gladys and Jay had two daughters, Joni Kennedy of Great Bend, and Jacqueline Medina of Longmont, Colo.

Gladys will be remembered as a hard worker who managed her family responsibilities with a positive and caring attitude. She lived her life as a go-getter and loved making fun memories with family and friends. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, working in the garden and going on walks.

She was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Theresa Depiesse (Schremmer) of Redwing, three brothers, LaVerne, Larry, and Marlin “Butch” Depiesse, and one grandchild, Austin Medina.

She is survived by her husband Jay Durand and their two daughters, Joni Kennedy and husband Kurt, and Jacqueline Medina. Also, her sister Geraldine Bieberle and brother Ed Depiesse. She leaves behind five grandchildren, Ryan Kennedy, Natalie Van Horn (Denton), Aimee Cazares (Denton), Brett Kennedy, and Anthony Medina, as well as three great-grandchildren, Claire, Conor, and Chani Kennedy. She cared for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much.

A funeral Mass will be a 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Prakash Kola presiding.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials are suggested to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend.

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 </figure>Gladys Marie Durand (Depiesse), 86, passed away peacefully on the evening of Dec. 26th, 2022. She was born on Aug. 18, 1936, in the area of Dubuque and Beaver, rural northeast Barton County. She remained on the farm until graduating from Claflin High School in 1954.Gladys was married on Oct. 10, 1959, to her husband JaDean “Jay” Durand at St. Catherine Catholic Church, Dubuque. They were married for over 63 years. Gladys and Jay had two daughters, Joni Kennedy of Great Bend, and Jacqueline Medina of Longmont, Colo.Gladys will be remembered as a hard worker who managed her family responsibilities with a positive and caring attitude. She lived her life as a go-getter and loved making fun memories with family and friends. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, working in the garden and going on walks.She was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Theresa Depiesse (Schremmer) of Redwing, three brothers, LaVerne, Larry, and Marlin “Butch” Depiesse, and one grandchild, Austin Medina.She is survived by her husband Jay Durand and their two daughters, Joni Kennedy and husband Kurt, and Jacqueline Medina. Also, her sister Geraldine Bieberle and brother Ed Depiesse. She leaves behind five grandchildren, Ryan Kennedy, Natalie Van Horn (Denton), Aimee Cazares (Denton), Brett Kennedy, and Anthony Medina, as well as three great-grandchildren, Claire, Conor, and Chani Kennedy. She cared for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much.A funeral Mass will be a 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Prakash Kola presiding.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials are suggested to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend.

Gladys Marie Durand (Depiesse)

Arlis G. Koerner, 77, Hays, died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, at HaysMed surrounded by her family.

She was born July 13, 1945, in Norton, the daughter of Joseph and Leona (Allen) Kaspar. She graduated 
from Jennings High School, from NCK School of Nursing, and was an LPN at
 Hadley Hospital, Red Cross, Via Christi, and the Reed Center.

On July 
13, 1968, she was united in marriage to James F. “Jim” Koerner at St. 
Joseph Catholic Church in Hays. Her memberships included St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, the Daughters of Isabella, the American Legion 
Auxiliary, and S.O.S.&nbsp; Arlis was a house mother at a local fraternity, 
volunteered at the Arc Thrift Shop, sold Avon, and enjoyed shopping and 
finding garage sale bargains.

Traveling to casinos with her husband was
 a favorite pastime and she loved to visit with friends and family, tend
 to her garden and was an excellent cook.&nbsp;

Survivors include her husband Jim of 
the home, a son: Lance Koerner and wife Monique of Hays, a daughter: 
Dana Koerner of Hurley, Mo., a brother: Allan Kaspar and wife June of 
Nixa, Mo., three sisters: Carol Cook of Oklahoma City, Okla., Norma Hahn and
 husband Lou of Craig, Colo., and Joleene Younger and husband Frank of 
Victoria, two grandchildren: Gabriel Koerner and Michael Lowell, two great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister: Lois Hepner.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with
 Fr. Richard Daise officiating.&nbsp; 

Inurnment will follow in St. Francis 
Cemetery in Munjor.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 
8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Friday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

A Daughters of Isabella Rosary will be at
 5:30 p.m. followed by a vigil service at 6:30 p.m., all on Thursday at the 
funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Council of Ellis 
County.&nbsp; 

Condolences and memories of Arlis may be shared with her family
 at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

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 </figure>Arlis G. Koerner, 77, Hays, died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, at HaysMed surrounded by her family.She was born July 13, 1945, in Norton, the daughter of Joseph and Leona (Allen) Kaspar. She graduated 
from Jennings High School, from NCK School of Nursing, and was an LPN at
 Hadley Hospital, Red Cross, Via Christi, and the Reed Center.On July 
13, 1968, she was united in marriage to James F. “Jim” Koerner at St. 
Joseph Catholic Church in Hays. Her memberships included St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, the Daughters of Isabella, the American Legion 
Auxiliary, and S.O.S.&nbsp; Arlis was a house mother at a local fraternity, 
volunteered at the Arc Thrift Shop, sold Avon, and enjoyed shopping and 
finding garage sale bargains.Traveling to casinos with her husband was
 a favorite pastime and she loved to visit with friends and family, tend
 to her garden and was an excellent cook.&nbsp;Survivors include her husband Jim of 
the home, a son: Lance Koerner and wife Monique of Hays, a daughter: 
Dana Koerner of Hurley, Mo., a brother: Allan Kaspar and wife June of 
Nixa, Mo., three sisters: Carol Cook of Oklahoma City, Okla., Norma Hahn and
 husband Lou of Craig, Colo., and Joleene Younger and husband Frank of 
Victoria, two grandchildren: Gabriel Koerner and Michael Lowell, two great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister: Lois Hepner.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with
 Fr. Richard Daise officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St. Francis 
Cemetery in Munjor.The family will receive friends from 5 to 
8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Friday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.A Daughters of Isabella Rosary will be at
 5:30 p.m. followed by a vigil service at 6:30 p.m., all on Thursday at the 
funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Council of Ellis 
County.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Arlis may be shared with her family
 at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Arlis G. Koerner

Paul J. Cone was born April 13, 1921, in Fort Scott to George and Grace Cone. He was the second of five boys.

In his early life, the family moved often. Coming to Portis in 1932. He graduated from eighth grade and high school from Portis in 1939.

After his parents left Portis in 1940, he lived with Russ and Grace Wolters, helping with farming and cattle until being called into the military in 1942. He served in the Army until Dec. 31, 1945.

On his release from the military, he returned to Portis to live with Russ and Grace until he purchased his farm in 1950.

In 1950 he married Velma Hammond. They moved to the farm near Harlan in August 1950. To this union were born two children, Nancy L. and Paul R. Cone.

He and his family lived in the Harlan and Portis area until his wife’s death in March 2012.

He was preceded in death by his parents George and Grace, his four brothers Frank, Vernon, George and Harold Cone, his wife Velma and many friends.

He is survived by his daughter Nancy and son Paul (Denise) Cone.

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 <figcaption>Paul J. Cone</figcaption>
 </figure>Paul J. Cone was born April 13, 1921, in Fort Scott to George and Grace Cone. He was the second of five boys.In his early life, the family moved often. Coming to Portis in 1932. He graduated from eighth grade and high school from Portis in 1939.After his parents left Portis in 1940, he lived with Russ and Grace Wolters, helping with farming and cattle until being called into the military in 1942. He served in the Army until Dec. 31, 1945.On his release from the military, he returned to Portis to live with Russ and Grace until he purchased his farm in 1950.In 1950 he married Velma Hammond. They moved to the farm near Harlan in August 1950. To this union were born two children, Nancy L. and Paul R. Cone.He and his family lived in the Harlan and Portis area until his wife’s death in March 2012.He was preceded in death by his parents George and Grace, his four brothers Frank, Vernon, George and Harold Cone, his wife Velma and many friends.He is survived by his daughter Nancy and son Paul (Denise) Cone.

Paul J. Cone 

Wyatt James Lackey was born on March 3, 1977, in Osborne to Hank and Becky Lackey. He passed away on Dec. 24, 2022, at the age of 45.

Wyatt grew up in Portis spending his time with friends and family dreaming up big ideas. Some were constructive, some were not (like the frog electric chair he invented.) He loved seeing how things worked and taking things apart to study them. He made time for his family but also made it a point to have meaningful time with his friends.

Wyatt attended and graduated from Osborne schools then moved to Beloit to attend school at NCK Technical College in the electronics field. He graduated NCK with a degree in electronics and was quickly swayed by his college professor to take a job overseas in Kwajalein which is part of the Marshall Islands. He was never a huge fan of being that far from home and did migrate closer to Kansas shortly thereafter. He was married for several years and lived in Missouri with his wife and stepchildren, but his heart never left the small-town Portis, Kansas, life. He was able to purchase a house in Portis not far from his family and would live there until the end.

Wyatt lived for his family and friends. He would gladly give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He never held a grudge against anyone and worried about the safety and happiness of others far more than he ever worried about himself.

Wyatt knew his music and his movies. He could verbatim speak every word to multiple movies including "Apollo 13," "The Goonies," "Uncle Buck," "Tommy Boy," "Kung Fu Panda" and so many more. He was an excellent musician on the piano, the guitar and even the occasional slide whistle or cowbell solo. He always knew what would make people laugh. He lived for that.

He was a machinist, a welder, a whiz with electronics and all around a jack of all trades. There wasn’t any problem Wyatt couldn’t find a solution to. Often, it would be far more complicated than it needed to be such as the can crusher that vacuumed the can through a tube across the room landing into the crusher, which activated a cylinder to come down and crush the can and drop it into a trash can. Way more complex than it needed to be, but there was a problem and there was a solution.

He is survived by his parents, Hank and Becky Lackey of Portis; his sister Whitney and husband Brad of Portis; his son, Landon Lackey of Pleasant Hill, Mo.; and two stepsons, Lucas O’Dell of Pleasant Hill, Mo., and Logan Onwiler of Raymore, Mo;&nbsp; and a niece and nephew Aydan Dill and Deecon Dill of Portis.

He is preceded in death by Clarence and Marian Lackey (paternal grandparents) and William and Bertina Urban (maternal grandparents).

Wyatt has been cremated per his choice. We will not be having a service at this time but a celebration of life at a later date as I know Wyatt would have preferred that over a funeral home and tears.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1672251944062.png" alt="Wyatt James Lackey" />
 <figcaption>Wyatt James Lackey</figcaption>
 </figure>Wyatt James Lackey was born on March 3, 1977, in Osborne to Hank and Becky Lackey. He passed away on Dec. 24, 2022, at the age of 45.Wyatt grew up in Portis spending his time with friends and family dreaming up big ideas. Some were constructive, some were not (like the frog electric chair he invented.) He loved seeing how things worked and taking things apart to study them. He made time for his family but also made it a point to have meaningful time with his friends.Wyatt attended and graduated from Osborne schools then moved to Beloit to attend school at NCK Technical College in the electronics field. He graduated NCK with a degree in electronics and was quickly swayed by his college professor to take a job overseas in Kwajalein which is part of the Marshall Islands. He was never a huge fan of being that far from home and did migrate closer to Kansas shortly thereafter. He was married for several years and lived in Missouri with his wife and stepchildren, but his heart never left the small-town Portis, Kansas, life. He was able to purchase a house in Portis not far from his family and would live there until the end.Wyatt lived for his family and friends. He would gladly give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He never held a grudge against anyone and worried about the safety and happiness of others far more than he ever worried about himself.Wyatt knew his music and his movies. He could verbatim speak every word to multiple movies including "Apollo 13," "The Goonies," "Uncle Buck," "Tommy Boy," "Kung Fu Panda" and so many more. He was an excellent musician on the piano, the guitar and even the occasional slide whistle or cowbell solo. He always knew what would make people laugh. He lived for that.He was a machinist, a welder, a whiz with electronics and all around a jack of all trades. There wasn’t any problem Wyatt couldn’t find a solution to. Often, it would be far more complicated than it needed to be such as the can crusher that vacuumed the can through a tube across the room landing into the crusher, which activated a cylinder to come down and crush the can and drop it into a trash can. Way more complex than it needed to be, but there was a problem and there was a solution.He is survived by his parents, Hank and Becky Lackey of Portis; his sister Whitney and husband Brad of Portis; his son, Landon Lackey of Pleasant Hill, Mo.; and two stepsons, Lucas O’Dell of Pleasant Hill, Mo., and Logan Onwiler of Raymore, Mo;&nbsp; and a niece and nephew Aydan Dill and Deecon Dill of Portis.He is preceded in death by Clarence and Marian Lackey (paternal grandparents) and William and Bertina Urban (maternal grandparents).Wyatt has been cremated per his choice. We will not be having a service at this time but a celebration of life at a later date as I know Wyatt would have preferred that over a funeral home and tears.

Wyatt James Lackey

John Orlando Ross of Hays Kansas, passed away on Dec. 23, 2022, at Rush County Memorial Hospital swing bed unit in La Crosse.

He was born July 9, 1955, in Plainville to Emmett Alvin Ross and Julia Sarah (Smith) Ross. He graduated from Stockton High School and Salina Area Vocational Technical School where he studied electronics.

John worked a variety of jobs, including laying fiber optic lines for AT&amp;T, being a ranch hand, working at the power plant in Stockton, and welding, among others. In his younger years, he loved riding his Harley, hanging out with friends, and attending Grateful Dead concerts. More recently he was an avid gamer, often playing video games into the wee hours of the morning. He continued to enjoy hard rock music.

John is survived by his oldest sister, Olive (Ross) McReynolds, and 11 nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, four siblings: &nbsp;Emmett Ross Jr., Robert Ross, Jack Ross, and Marla Goodman, as well as one nephew, Jack Ross Jr.

Memorial contributions are suggested to HaysMed Hospice and Palliative Care, <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/2220+Canterbury+Drive?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" target="_blank">2220 Canterbury Drive</a>, Hays.

It was John’s wish to not have a formal service or burial.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1672251391982.jpeg" alt="John Orlando Ross" />
 <figcaption>John Orlando Ross</figcaption>
 </figure>John Orlando Ross of Hays Kansas, passed away on Dec. 23, 2022, at Rush County Memorial Hospital swing bed unit in La Crosse.He was born July 9, 1955, in Plainville to Emmett Alvin Ross and Julia Sarah (Smith) Ross. He graduated from Stockton High School and Salina Area Vocational Technical School where he studied electronics.John worked a variety of jobs, including laying fiber optic lines for AT&amp;T, being a ranch hand, working at the power plant in Stockton, and welding, among others. In his younger years, he loved riding his Harley, hanging out with friends, and attending Grateful Dead concerts. More recently he was an avid gamer, often playing video games into the wee hours of the morning. He continued to enjoy hard rock music. John is survived by his oldest sister, Olive (Ross) McReynolds, and 11 nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, four siblings: &nbsp;Emmett Ross Jr., Robert Ross, Jack Ross, and Marla Goodman, as well as one nephew, Jack Ross Jr. Memorial contributions are suggested to HaysMed Hospice and Palliative Care, <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/2220+Canterbury+Drive?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" target="_blank">2220 Canterbury Drive</a>, Hays.It was John’s wish to not have a formal service or burial.

John Orlando Ross

Louis Aloysius Wahlmeier, 82, of Colby, died Monday, Dec. 26, 
2022, at his home. Louis was born Nov. 24, 1940, to Aloysius Louis 
and Credilla Ruth (Spohrer) Wahlmeier in Jennings. He graduated from
 Jennings Rural High School in 1958. He attended college and earned a 
degree in education from Saint Mary of the Plains College in Dodge City 
in 1963. 
Louis was united in the Sacrament of Marriage to Janet Juenemann at the 
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Leoville on Feb. 27, 1965. 
He was a junior high school teacher for 12 years in various towns including
 teaching some classes in the French language. He was a farm laborer for
 25 years with Barton Farms of Colby. He worked at J &amp; J Oil Company
 in Colby for five years running the fuel tank wagon. He rounded out his
 working years working for five years at Orscheln Farm &amp; Home in Colby.
 
Louis was a faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Colby. He
 was an active member of the Knights of Columbus for over 62 years 
serving as the financial secretary for the K of C for 13 years and serving a term as the Grand Knight.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1672191923142.jpeg" alt="Louis Aloysius Wahlmeier" />
 <figcaption>Louis Aloysius Wahlmeier</figcaption>
 </figure>Louis Aloysius Wahlmeier, 82, of Colby, died Monday, Dec. 26, 
2022, at his home. Louis was born Nov. 24, 1940, to Aloysius Louis 
and Credilla Ruth (Spohrer) Wahlmeier in Jennings. He graduated from
 Jennings Rural High School in 1958. He attended college and earned a 
degree in education from Saint Mary of the Plains College in Dodge City 
in 1963. 
Louis was united in the Sacrament of Marriage to Janet Juenemann at the 
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Leoville on Feb. 27, 1965. 
He was a junior high school teacher for 12 years in various towns including
 teaching some classes in the French language. He was a farm laborer for
 25 years with Barton Farms of Colby. He worked at J &amp; J Oil Company
 in Colby for five years running the fuel tank wagon. He rounded out his
 working years working for five years at Orscheln Farm &amp; Home in Colby.
 
Louis was a faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Colby. He
 was an active member of the Knights of Columbus for over 62 years 
serving as the financial secretary for the K of C for 13 years and serving a term as the Grand Knight.Louis was very strong and devoted to 
his Catholic faith and the Sacraments. He was involved in many aspects 
of the church, including teaching classes in religious education and 
Confirmation, being a Confirmation sponsor for several young adults.He 
served on the Parish Council, school council and the Diocese of Salina 
Pastoral Council. He was an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, 
Lector and Mass Server for daily Mass for several years.The one 
ministry that was Louis Wahlmeier was the Rite of Christian Initiation 
of Adults (RCIA). He was a mainstay in this program for 30 years. He 
would walk with and teach men and women who would journey through this 
program wanting to join as full members of the Catholic church. He 
studied and spent hours preparing for the classes and took a real 
interest in the people, their lives and their families. He wanted them to 
learn about the Catholic faith, receive the sacraments and become 
faithful and active members of the church that he loved. 
Louis was a kind, gentle, quiet man with a good sense of humor. He loved
 people and being around others at all kinds of gatherings. He could 
relate with and talk to all ages of people. He earned the respect and 
admiration of all who came into contact with him throughout his life. He
 frequently donated blood and enjoyed gardening, being very meticulous 
with not a weed to be found! 
Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, Norbert, Vincent, 
Robert, Galen and Paul Wahlmeier; sisters, Loretta Byrne, Virginia 
Bruggeman, Rita Pallante and Sister Frances Cabrini Wahlmeier. 
Louis is survived by his wife, Janet of the home; son, Kevin (Janet) 
Wahlmeier of Raleigh, N.C.; brothers, Hugh (Kay) Wahlmeier of Horseheads, 
N.Y., John (Francia) Wahlemier of San Manuel, Ariz., and Carl (Linda) 
Wahlmeier of Jennings; sisters, Elaine Veach of Nashville, Tenn. and 
Jane (John) Cassidy of Stillwell, Kan.; along with many nephews, nieces 
and a host of friends. 
Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m., with a Vigil at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.
 28, 2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Mass is at 10 a.m. 
Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colby, 
with burial in the church cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
 made to Sacred Heart School or Hospice Services of NWKS and sent in 
care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701.For information 
or condolences visit <a href="http://www.baalmannmortuary.com">www.baalmannmortuary.com.</a>

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