Isabelle Marie Staab was born on March 8, 1920, in Severin, Kansas, to 
Emil and Katherine Dinkle Schmeidler and died Friday, November 4, 2022. 
She was a wife, mother and homemaker. A longtime member of St. John the 
Apostle Church, St. John KS and most recently Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church, Pratt, KS. A devout Catholic, she was an active member of the 
Altar Society and served as an extra-ordinary minister of Holy Communion
 for 28 years. She married Seraphin Staab on September 16, 1940, at 
St. Severin Church in rural Ellis County, KS. He died April 18, 2004. 
Isabelle was a resident of Stafford, KS since 1942, when she and 
Seraphin moved there from Hays, KS. She moved to Pratt in August 2009. 
 She is survived by two sons: Jerry (Mary)Staab, Rose Hill, KS and Dean 
(Anita) Staab, Pratt, KS. Daughter, Diana (Scott)Schaeffer, Oklahoma 
City, OK. Daughter-in-law Donna Staab, Great Bend, KS, and family friend
 Sandra Haworth, Pratt, KS. Seven grandchildren: Jeff (Lorraine)Staab, 
Malibu, CA; Angela (Bill)Maddy, Great Bend, KS; Jeremy (Julie)Staab, 
Lawrence, KS; Cami (Cory) Anson, Lake Havasu City, AZ; Cody 
(Carrie)Staab, Grimes, IA; Cass (Bill)Terry, Lakewood, CO; Justin 
(DeVynna) Blackwelder, Edmond, OK. She has seven great-grandchildren. 
 Isabelle was preceded in death by 2 sons: Lawrence and infant son, 
Gerald. A sister, Mary Ann Lang and 6 brothers: Joseph, Marcellus, 
Isadore, Robert, Albert, and Elmer Schmeidler. Visitation will be 
at Larrison Mortuary Tuesday, November 8, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 
p.m. with Vigil and Rosary following at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in 
Pratt, KS at 6:00 o'clock p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Wednesday, November 9, 2022,, at 10 o’clock a.m. Burial will follow at Stafford Cemetery, Stafford, KS. Memorials may be made to Mercy Home for Boys &amp; Girls in care of Larrison Mortuary.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Isabelle Marie Staab was born on March 8, 1920, in Severin, Kansas, to 
Emil and Katherine Dinkle Schmeidler and died Friday, November 4, 2022. 
She was a wife, mother and homemaker. A longtime member of St. John the 
Apostle Church, St. John KS and most recently Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church, Pratt, KS. A devout Catholic, she was an active member of the 
Altar Society and served as an extra-ordinary minister of Holy Communion
 for 28 years. She married Seraphin Staab on September 16, 1940, at 
St. Severin Church in rural Ellis County, KS. He died April 18, 2004. 
Isabelle was a resident of Stafford, KS since 1942, when she and 
Seraphin moved there from Hays, KS. She moved to Pratt in August 2009. 
 She is survived by two sons: Jerry (Mary)Staab, Rose Hill, KS and Dean 
(Anita) Staab, Pratt, KS. Daughter, Diana (Scott)Schaeffer, Oklahoma 
City, OK. Daughter-in-law Donna Staab, Great Bend, KS, and family friend
 Sandra Haworth, Pratt, KS. Seven grandchildren: Jeff (Lorraine)Staab, 
Malibu, CA; Angela (Bill)Maddy, Great Bend, KS; Jeremy (Julie)Staab, 
Lawrence, KS; Cami (Cory) Anson, Lake Havasu City, AZ; Cody 
(Carrie)Staab, Grimes, IA; Cass (Bill)Terry, Lakewood, CO; Justin 
(DeVynna) Blackwelder, Edmond, OK. She has seven great-grandchildren. 
 Isabelle was preceded in death by 2 sons: Lawrence and infant son, 
Gerald. A sister, Mary Ann Lang and 6 brothers: Joseph, Marcellus, 
Isadore, Robert, Albert, and Elmer Schmeidler. Visitation will be 
at Larrison Mortuary Tuesday, November 8, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 
p.m. with Vigil and Rosary following at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in 
Pratt, KS at 6:00 o'clock p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Wednesday, November 9, 2022,, at 10 o’clock a.m. Burial will follow at Stafford Cemetery, Stafford, KS. Memorials may be made to Mercy Home for Boys &amp; Girls in care of Larrison Mortuary.&nbsp;

Isabelle Marie Staab

Bennie J. Smith, 95, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022, at SunPorch of Smith County, Smith Center, KS. Services are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Bennie J. Smith, 95, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022, at SunPorch of Smith County, Smith Center, KS. Services are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Bennie J. Smith

Steven Stackman, 69, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, at Smith Center Health and Rehab.&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Steven Stackman, 69, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, at Smith Center Health and Rehab.&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Steven Stackman

Sister Donna Gottschalk, CSA, formerly Sister Philip, died peacefully
 November 2, 2022, at St. Francis Home, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

Donna
 Marie was born in La Crosse, Kansas, on May 6, 1940.  She was the first 
daughter after eight sons born to Philip Gottschalk and Lidwina Werth 
Gottschalk. Following Donna, three more boys and two girls made the 
family of fourteen complete. Donna spent her childhood keeping up with 
her brothers, doing farm and household chores, and learning very fast 
how to play baseball and football with the best. When Donna was six, the
 family moved to Hays, Kansas, to fulfill her parents’ desire for their 
children to have a Catholic education.  In grade school and high school,
 Donna was taught by the Sisters of St. Agnes.  From early on, she wanted
 to be just like the sisters. After high school, Donna, still undecided 
about pursuing her desire to be a sister, attended the College of Mount 
St. Scholastica in Atchison, Kansas, taught by the Sisters of St. 
Benedict. In 1959, after her first year of college, Donna made the 
decision to enter St. Agnes Convent. Even though she missed the wheat 
fields of Kansas and the life she shared with her family, her call to 
religious life beckoned her to Wisconsin and CSA.  She made her first 
profession of vows as Sister Philip in the Congregation of Sisters of 
St. Agnes on August 15, 1962, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

Sister
 Donna earned a BS in Elementary Education from Marian College, Fond du 
Lac, Wisconsin, in 1964.  Sister taught primary grades in Wisconsin, 
Pennsylvania and Kansas for thirty-one years. She loved teaching and 
working with children, and they loved her and filled her heart with many
 happy memories.  During her years as an educator, she enriched her 
teaching and religious education skills with several courses and 
seminars at Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas, and at Silver Lake 
College, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

In 1993, Sister Donna 
retired from teaching. After a year of sabbatical in Rock Haven, 
Missouri, in 1994, she engaged in a variety of ministries including 
serving on the parish team of Sacred Heart Parish in Colby, Kansas, and 
cooking for the residents at St. John’s New Horizons Assisted Living, 
Hays, Kansas. In 1998, Sister Donna returned to Fond du Lac as an 
assistant to the Local Coordinators for the CSA retirement community at 
Nazareth Court and Center. She spent countless hours providing for the 
needs of the sisters, shopping for them, driving, baking, preparing 
special meals and filling the sisters’ days with her caring and 
attentive presence and support. In 2018, a serious illness caused Sister
 Donna to resign her position. Unable to serve the sisters as before, 
she herself became a resident at Nazareth Court and Center and later at 
St. Francis Home where she received loving care until the time of her 
death.

Throughout her life, Sister Donna cherished her 
life in CSA and her Kansas roots. Her love for life, for her CSA 
sisters, for her family and friends, for the wheat fields, for the smell
 of the land and for all creation remained strong as did her special 
hobbies of cooking, baking, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers.

Preceding
 Sister Donna in death were her parents; her brothers Father Andrew 
Gottschalk, OSB, Vernon, Ivan, Cecil, Philip, Floyd, Stephen; her sister
 Helen (Ron) Legleiter.

Sister is survived by her 
brothers Donald (Theresa), Leon, Father David, OFM, Cap., Andrew (Lena);
 her sister Raeann (Charles) Suppes; her sisters-in-law, Dorothy (Cecil)
 Gottschalk, Nita (Ivan) Gottschalk, Bernadette (Philip) Gottschalk; her
 devoted nieces and nephews, and the Sisters of St. Agnes with whom she 
lived, prayed, and ministered.

Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM Friday, November 11, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays with Fr. Nick Parker officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph's Cemetery, Hays.

Visitation will be held at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS, 67601 from 5:00 PM — 8:00 PM on Thursday, November 10, and from 9:00 AM—9:30 AM&nbsp;on Friday, November 11, 2022.&nbsp;

A Parish vigil and rosary service will be at 7:00 PM Thursday at the funeral chapel.

Visitation also will be held 
at Nazareth Court and Center, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, 
Wisconsin, from 9:00—11:00 a.m. and from 12:00—1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 
November 8, 2022.

A prayer service will be held at 
11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in the Nazareth Center Chapel.&nbsp;

The Liturgy of Christian Burial 
for Sister Donna will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.
 in St. Francis Home Chapel, 33 Everett Street. Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, 
with Tom Zelinski, OFM Cap., presiding.

Memorials may be directed to the CSA Mission Advancement Office, 320 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937.

The
 Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth 
Court and Center, St. Francis Home, and Hospice Hope for their care of 
Sister Donna.

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 </figure>Sister Donna Gottschalk, CSA, formerly Sister Philip, died peacefully
 November 2, 2022, at St. Francis Home, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.Donna
 Marie was born in La Crosse, Kansas, on May 6, 1940. She was the first 
daughter after eight sons born to Philip Gottschalk and Lidwina Werth 
Gottschalk. Following Donna, three more boys and two girls made the 
family of fourteen complete. Donna spent her childhood keeping up with 
her brothers, doing farm and household chores, and learning very fast 
how to play baseball and football with the best. When Donna was six, the
 family moved to Hays, Kansas, to fulfill her parents’ desire for their 
children to have a Catholic education. In grade school and high school,
 Donna was taught by the Sisters of St. Agnes. From early on, she wanted
 to be just like the sisters. After high school, Donna, still undecided 
about pursuing her desire to be a sister, attended the College of Mount 
St. Scholastica in Atchison, Kansas, taught by the Sisters of St. 
Benedict. In 1959, after her first year of college, Donna made the 
decision to enter St. Agnes Convent. Even though she missed the wheat 
fields of Kansas and the life she shared with her family, her call to 
religious life beckoned her to Wisconsin and CSA. She made her first 
profession of vows as Sister Philip in the Congregation of Sisters of 
St. Agnes on August 15, 1962, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.Sister
 Donna earned a BS in Elementary Education from Marian College, Fond du 
Lac, Wisconsin, in 1964. Sister taught primary grades in Wisconsin, 
Pennsylvania and Kansas for thirty-one years. She loved teaching and 
working with children, and they loved her and filled her heart with many
 happy memories. During her years as an educator, she enriched her 
teaching and religious education skills with several courses and 
seminars at Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas, and at Silver Lake 
College, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.In 1993, Sister Donna 
retired from teaching. After a year of sabbatical in Rock Haven, 
Missouri, in 1994, she engaged in a variety of ministries including 
serving on the parish team of Sacred Heart Parish in Colby, Kansas, and 
cooking for the residents at St. John’s New Horizons Assisted Living, 
Hays, Kansas. In 1998, Sister Donna returned to Fond du Lac as an 
assistant to the Local Coordinators for the CSA retirement community at 
Nazareth Court and Center. She spent countless hours providing for the 
needs of the sisters, shopping for them, driving, baking, preparing 
special meals and filling the sisters’ days with her caring and 
attentive presence and support. In 2018, a serious illness caused Sister
 Donna to resign her position. Unable to serve the sisters as before, 
she herself became a resident at Nazareth Court and Center and later at 
St. Francis Home where she received loving care until the time of her 
death.Throughout her life, Sister Donna cherished her 
life in CSA and her Kansas roots. Her love for life, for her CSA 
sisters, for her family and friends, for the wheat fields, for the smell
 of the land and for all creation remained strong as did her special 
hobbies of cooking, baking, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers.Preceding
 Sister Donna in death were her parents; her brothers Father Andrew 
Gottschalk, OSB, Vernon, Ivan, Cecil, Philip, Floyd, Stephen; her sister
 Helen (Ron) Legleiter.Sister is survived by her 
brothers Donald (Theresa), Leon, Father David, OFM, Cap., Andrew (Lena);
 her sister Raeann (Charles) Suppes; her sisters-in-law, Dorothy (Cecil)
 Gottschalk, Nita (Ivan) Gottschalk, Bernadette (Philip) Gottschalk; her
 devoted nieces and nephews, and the Sisters of St. Agnes with whom she 
lived, prayed, and ministered.Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM Friday, November 11, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays with Fr. Nick Parker officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph's Cemetery, Hays.Visitation will be held at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS, 67601 from 5:00 PM — 8:00 PM on Thursday, November 10, and from 9:00 AM—9:30 AM&nbsp;on Friday, November 11, 2022.&nbsp;A Parish vigil and rosary service will be at 7:00 PM Thursday at the funeral chapel.Visitation also will be held 
at Nazareth Court and Center, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, 
Wisconsin, from 9:00—11:00 a.m. and from 12:00—1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 
November 8, 2022.A prayer service will be held at 
11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in the Nazareth Center Chapel.&nbsp;The Liturgy of Christian Burial 
for Sister Donna will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.
 in St. Francis Home Chapel, 33 Everett Street. Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, 
with Tom Zelinski, OFM Cap., presiding.Memorials may be directed to the CSA Mission Advancement Office, 320 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937.The
 Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth 
Court and Center, St. Francis Home, and Hospice Hope for their care of 
Sister Donna.

Sister Donna Gottschalk

Dawn Marie Brown, age 47, passed away November 2, 2022, at her home in
 Osborne, KS.  She was born February 25, 1975, in Osborne to L. Ellsworth
 and Vivian (Williams) Brown.  She was a waitress at many different 
restaurants.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents Leonard and Gilbertta Brown, Ernest Williams and Fred and Clara Scheckel.

Survivors
 include her parents L. Ellsworth and Vivian Brown of Osborne, KS;  
sister Dee (Brian) Goatley of El Dorado Springs, MO;   brother David 
(Rita) Brown of Chandler, AZ;   nieces and nephews Tyler, Connor &amp; 
Audrey Goatley;   Savannah &amp; Jacqueline Brown, many aunts and uncles
 and lots of cousins.

Services will be scheduled at a future date with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.

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 </figure>Dawn Marie Brown, age 47, passed away November 2, 2022, at her home in
 Osborne, KS. She was born February 25, 1975, in Osborne to L. Ellsworth
 and Vivian (Williams) Brown. She was a waitress at many different 
restaurants.She was preceded in death by her grandparents Leonard and Gilbertta Brown, Ernest Williams and Fred and Clara Scheckel.Survivors
 include her parents L. Ellsworth and Vivian Brown of Osborne, KS; 
sister Dee (Brian) Goatley of El Dorado Springs, MO; brother David 
(Rita) Brown of Chandler, AZ; nieces and nephews Tyler, Connor &amp; 
Audrey Goatley; Savannah &amp; Jacqueline Brown, many aunts and uncles
 and lots of cousins.Services will be scheduled at a future date with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.

Dawn Marie Brown

Bruce W. Day, 63, died Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays.

He was born April 23, 1959, at Dodge City, the son of Bob and Betty 
(Gaul) Day.&nbsp; He was a lifetime area resident and worked in the family 
business, Day Sandblasting, for 30 years as well as farming.&nbsp; Bruce 
enjoyed the country and had lived on the family farm northeast of 
Cimarron for the past 10 years.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his 
younger days and later in life enjoyed watching wildlife from his bay 
window.&nbsp; He loved family and was always willing to help his friends.

On February 14, 2006, he married Ginger Clanton at Cimarron.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include: his daughter, Chloe Zielke and husband Shay,
 Dayton, Texas; his step-son, Jamie Pedigo and wife Andrea, Salina; and 
grandchildren Zachary Pedigo, Madison Pedigo, Arya Zielke and Alaric due
 in January 2023.

Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Maple
 Grove Cemetery, Dodge City, with David Johnson officiating.&nbsp; Visitation
 will be Monday from noon to 8:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge 
City.

The family suggests memorials to Bruce Day Memorial Fund in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

Bruce W. Day, 63, died Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays.He was born April 23, 1959, at Dodge City, the son of Bob and Betty 
(Gaul) Day.&nbsp; He was a lifetime area resident and worked in the family 
business, Day Sandblasting, for 30 years as well as farming.&nbsp; Bruce 
enjoyed the country and had lived on the family farm northeast of 
Cimarron for the past 10 years.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his 
younger days and later in life enjoyed watching wildlife from his bay 
window.&nbsp; He loved family and was always willing to help his friends.On February 14, 2006, he married Ginger Clanton at Cimarron.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include: his daughter, Chloe Zielke and husband Shay,
 Dayton, Texas; his step-son, Jamie Pedigo and wife Andrea, Salina; and 
grandchildren Zachary Pedigo, Madison Pedigo, Arya Zielke and Alaric due
 in January 2023.He was preceded in death by his parents.Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Maple
 Grove Cemetery, Dodge City, with David Johnson officiating.&nbsp; Visitation
 will be Monday from noon to 8:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge 
City.The family suggests memorials to Bruce Day Memorial Fund in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

Bruce W. Day

Ed was born in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, on June 15, 1936, a son of Ruth (Immel) and Leroy Herman Zimmerman.

He served in the United States Marine Corps and was a welder at ElDorado Bus and Kenison Inc.

Ed
 was a member of Salina USBC- Bowling, Salina Busch Pool League, 
American Legion Post 62, and was in the Demo Derby for 24 years.

Survivors
 include his daughter, Teresa Zimmerman-Dewitt, (Chuck) of Salina, 
Kansas; son, Ed Zimmerman Jr., (Kacey Johnston) of Stockton, Kansas; 
sister, Betty Dullebawn, of Mount Joy, Pennsylvania; and his significant
 other, Kathleen Nagely, of Salina, Kansas.

He is also 
survived by his grandchildren, Wayne Zimmerman, Kirtistan "Kris" 
Zimmerman, Jordan Zimmerman, Collin Zimmerman; great grandchildren, 
Chance, Kaneden "Kane," Brody, Ryker, Maisie, Ava

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Kenneth Zimmerman, Charles Zimmerman; and sister, Anna Mae Soles.

Visitation
 will be held 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Tuesday, November 8th, at Carlson - 
Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina, with family present from 5:00 PM - 6:00
 PM.

Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM, 
Wednesday, November 9th, at Carlson - Geisendorf Funeral Home. Burial 
will follow at Gypsum Hill Cemetery Salina, Kansas.

Donations
 may be made to American Legion Post 62, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf 
Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas 67401.

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 </figure>Ed was born in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, on June 15, 1936, a son of Ruth (Immel) and Leroy Herman Zimmerman.He served in the United States Marine Corps and was a welder at ElDorado Bus and Kenison Inc.Ed
 was a member of Salina USBC- Bowling, Salina Busch Pool League, 
American Legion Post 62, and was in the Demo Derby for 24 years.Survivors
 include his daughter, Teresa Zimmerman-Dewitt, (Chuck) of Salina, 
Kansas; son, Ed Zimmerman Jr., (Kacey Johnston) of Stockton, Kansas; 
sister, Betty Dullebawn, of Mount Joy, Pennsylvania; and his significant
 other, Kathleen Nagely, of Salina, Kansas.He is also 
survived by his grandchildren, Wayne Zimmerman, Kirtistan "Kris" 
Zimmerman, Jordan Zimmerman, Collin Zimmerman; great grandchildren, 
Chance, Kaneden "Kane," Brody, Ryker, Maisie, AvaHe is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Kenneth Zimmerman, Charles Zimmerman; and sister, Anna Mae Soles.Visitation
 will be held 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Tuesday, November 8th, at Carlson - 
Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina, with family present from 5:00 PM - 6:00
 PM.Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM, 
Wednesday, November 9th, at Carlson - Geisendorf Funeral Home. Burial 
will follow at Gypsum Hill Cemetery Salina, Kansas.Donations
 may be made to American Legion Post 62, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf 
Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas 67401.

Ed M. Zimmerman Sr.

Carole Ann Bodine, 76, passed away on November 3, 2022, at Hutchinson
 Regional Health Systems, Hutchinson, Kan. She was born on September 27,
 1946, in Russell, Kan., to Gilbert and Marceline (Rajewski) Denning. On
 September 26, 1992, she married Norman Dale Bodine in Great Bend. He 
survives.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Carole worked as a laborer for Great 
Bend Packing Plant prior to her retirement. She was a member of St. Rose
 of Lima Catholic Church and Altar Society. Carole loved gardening, 
sewing, cooking, baking wedding cakes, and camping. She cherished time 
with her family and avidly watching NASCAR races.

Survivors include her husband of the home; three sons, Shawn (Mary) 
Gregg of Valentine, Neb., Shannon (Julie) Gregg of Great Bend, and Shane
 (Amy) Gregg of Hays; three stepsons, Richard Bodine of Great Bend, 
Steve (Toni) Bodine of the Kansas City area, and Robert (Anna) Bodine of
 Atlantic, Iowa; two stepdaughters, Kim (Jack) Koch of Garden City and 
Carrie Mantooth of Lawrence; two brothers, Clyde (Phyllis) Denning of 
Marysville and Alvin (Sara) Denning of Great Bend; twenty-four 
grandchildren; and twenty-nine great-grandchildren. She is preceded in 
death by her parents; a sister, Betty Haberman; and a great-grandson, 
Grayson Gregg.

Cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place from Noon to 
8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2022, with Altar Society rosary at 4:00
 p.m., and family receiving guests from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mass of 
Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 10, 
2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. 

Memorials have been 
designated to the Golden Belt Humane Society or St. Jude Children’s 
Research Hospital, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Carole Ann Bodine, 76, passed away on November 3, 2022, at Hutchinson
 Regional Health Systems, Hutchinson, Kan. She was born on September 27,
 1946, in Russell, Kan., to Gilbert and Marceline (Rajewski) Denning. On
 September 26, 1992, she married Norman Dale Bodine in Great Bend. He 
survives.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Carole worked as a laborer for Great 
Bend Packing Plant prior to her retirement. She was a member of St. Rose
 of Lima Catholic Church and Altar Society. Carole loved gardening, 
sewing, cooking, baking wedding cakes, and camping. She cherished time 
with her family and avidly watching NASCAR races.Survivors include her husband of the home; three sons, Shawn (Mary) 
Gregg of Valentine, Neb., Shannon (Julie) Gregg of Great Bend, and Shane
 (Amy) Gregg of Hays; three stepsons, Richard Bodine of Great Bend, 
Steve (Toni) Bodine of the Kansas City area, and Robert (Anna) Bodine of
 Atlantic, Iowa; two stepdaughters, Kim (Jack) Koch of Garden City and 
Carrie Mantooth of Lawrence; two brothers, Clyde (Phyllis) Denning of 
Marysville and Alvin (Sara) Denning of Great Bend; twenty-four 
grandchildren; and twenty-nine great-grandchildren. She is preceded in 
death by her parents; a sister, Betty Haberman; and a great-grandson, 
Grayson Gregg.Cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place from Noon to 
8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2022, with Altar Society rosary at 4:00
 p.m., and family receiving guests from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mass of 
Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 10, 
2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Memorials have been 
designated to the Golden Belt Humane Society or St. Jude Children’s 
Research Hospital, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Carole Ann Bodine

Pastor John David Clayton, of Wellington, KS, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at the age of 75.

John was born the son of Garnett and Pauline (Fowler) Clayton on February 3, 1947, in Anthony, KS.

On
 August 9, 1969, John and Sandra Mers were united in marriage in 
Bladenboro, NC. This year, they celebrated 53 wonderful years with each 
other. John was a man who loved the Lord Jesus Christ and served in full
 time Christian ministry throughout his entire adult life. John began in
 ministry by pastoring the Wellington Baptist Temple in Wellington, KS, 
for 9 years. He then answered the call to missionary ministry. John and 
Sandra served in France for 16 years, mainly in theological education, 
but also in various church planting and discipleship ministries. John’s 
Bible teaching also took him to other countries, including Romania, 
Haiti, Canada, Jordan, Mali, Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt. John’s focus in
 teaching was New Testament and Greek. He also taught across the 
theological disciplines. In his later ministry years, John’s work was 
first based in Kansas City, and then back in Wellington, for a second 
season as pastor of the Wellington Baptist Temple. Among his other 
interests were reading, gardening, and especially woodworking, antique 
tool collecting and furniture making. John enjoyed spending time with 
people from all walks of life and was a mentor to many.

Survivors 
include his wife, Sandra Clayton of Wellington, KS; his children: 
Rebekah Hyer of Wellington, KS, John Nathan Clayton and wife Maureen of 
Lake Forest, IL and Meredith Clayton and husband Rocky Supinger of 
Chicago, IL; grandchildren: John Christian Hyer of Hays, KS, Juliette 
Hyer of Chicago, IL, Gabriel Hyer of Wellington, KS, Elizabeth Clayton 
of Oxford, UK, Adam Clayton of Lake Forest, IL, Mary Clayton of Lake 
Forest, IL, Benji Clayton of Lake Forest, IL, and Laura Supinger of 
Chicago, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents and his eldest 
daughter, Rachel Clayton.

Visitation will be held at the funeral 
home from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 7, 2022, with his 
family present to receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Funeral
 services for John will begin at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 8, 2022,&nbsp; at the Wellington Baptist Temple, Wellington, Kansas. Interment will 
follow in the Argonia Cemetery in Argonia, Kansas.

Memorial 
contributions can be given in his name to the Wellington Baptist Temple,
 1022 N. Plum, Wellington, KS 67152 or Birthline of Wellington 317 N. F 
Street, Wellington, KS 67152. Contributions can be mailed or left with 
the funeral home.

Share a memory, leave condolences or sign his digital tribute wall at www.cornejofuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Cornejo Funeral Home + Crematory, Wellington, Kansas.

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 </figure>Pastor John David Clayton, of Wellington, KS, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at the age of 75.John was born the son of Garnett and Pauline (Fowler) Clayton on February 3, 1947, in Anthony, KS.On
 August 9, 1969, John and Sandra Mers were united in marriage in 
Bladenboro, NC. This year, they celebrated 53 wonderful years with each 
other. John was a man who loved the Lord Jesus Christ and served in full
 time Christian ministry throughout his entire adult life. John began in
 ministry by pastoring the Wellington Baptist Temple in Wellington, KS, 
for 9 years. He then answered the call to missionary ministry. John and 
Sandra served in France for 16 years, mainly in theological education, 
but also in various church planting and discipleship ministries. John’s 
Bible teaching also took him to other countries, including Romania, 
Haiti, Canada, Jordan, Mali, Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt. John’s focus in
 teaching was New Testament and Greek. He also taught across the 
theological disciplines. In his later ministry years, John’s work was 
first based in Kansas City, and then back in Wellington, for a second 
season as pastor of the Wellington Baptist Temple. Among his other 
interests were reading, gardening, and especially woodworking, antique 
tool collecting and furniture making. John enjoyed spending time with 
people from all walks of life and was a mentor to many.Survivors 
include his wife, Sandra Clayton of Wellington, KS; his children: 
Rebekah Hyer of Wellington, KS, John Nathan Clayton and wife Maureen of 
Lake Forest, IL and Meredith Clayton and husband Rocky Supinger of 
Chicago, IL; grandchildren: John Christian Hyer of Hays, KS, Juliette 
Hyer of Chicago, IL, Gabriel Hyer of Wellington, KS, Elizabeth Clayton 
of Oxford, UK, Adam Clayton of Lake Forest, IL, Mary Clayton of Lake 
Forest, IL, Benji Clayton of Lake Forest, IL, and Laura Supinger of 
Chicago, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents and his eldest 
daughter, Rachel Clayton.Visitation will be held at the funeral 
home from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 7, 2022, with his 
family present to receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Funeral
 services for John will begin at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 8, 2022,&nbsp; at the Wellington Baptist Temple, Wellington, Kansas. Interment will 
follow in the Argonia Cemetery in Argonia, Kansas.Memorial 
contributions can be given in his name to the Wellington Baptist Temple,
 1022 N. Plum, Wellington, KS 67152 or Birthline of Wellington 317 N. F 
Street, Wellington, KS 67152. Contributions can be mailed or left with 
the funeral home.Share a memory, leave condolences or sign his digital tribute wall at www.cornejofuneralhome.com.Arrangements by Cornejo Funeral Home + Crematory, Wellington, Kansas.

Pastor John David Clayton

Carrie Louise Stranathan was born April 5, 1963, in Hays, KS to 
Samuel E. and Helen E. (Schupbach) Stranathan.  She went to the Lord on 
October 20, 2022, after an eight month long battle with liver cancer. 

She
 is survived by her parents, a son Jeremy, in Las Vegas, NV; brothers 
Matthew (Pam) of  Gardner, KS and Thane (Rachel) of Montrose, CO;  She 
is further survived by four nephews, 3 nieces and one great nephew.  

Her elder brother, Todd preceded her in death in 1996.

Carrie’s
 early years were spent in Ft. Scott, KS where she was active in 4-H 
with sewing, cooking, and sheep projects.  Music was important to her, 
and she played piano, handbells, cello and baritone.  The family moved 
to Meeker, CO in 1977.  She graduated from Meeker HS in 1981.  Her HS 
class reunion this past summer was a very special time for her and much 
enjoyed.

Carrie was awarded her Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene
 in 1989.  She worked in Cortez, Co, Denver, CO and Denton, TX 
supporting herself and son Jeremy.  In the 1990’s she changed careers 
and moved into healthcare, working for Express scripts and Aerogas in 
Pueblo, CO.  She married Stephen L. Fessler in 2001, they divorced in 
2020.  A promotion at Aerogas prompted a move to Montrose, CO.  She was 
currently employed at Montrose Memorial Hospital at the Admissions Desk,
 a job she enjoyed very much.

Carrie was an exceptional seamstress and enjoyed counted x-stitch, making many beautiful items including angels for the family.

When
 she lived in Pueblo, she found a small church and a new friend.  
Together they sang and played pianos and helped with the choir.

Carrie’s
 path to the Lord was very difficult but sustained by her deep faith in 
Jesus.  She particularly responded to her many friends, classmates, and 
strong believers in her Lord.  Each and every one of you that held her 
hand, shared your time, your thoughts, and your voices with her were 
deeply appreciated.

Carrie will be remembered for her smile, her willingness to help and her abundant joy for life.

The family suggests gifts be make in Carrie’s name to the Meeker United Methodist Church, Box 26, Meeker, Colorado 81641.

Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a m., Thursday, November 3, 2022 at The United Methodist Church of Meeker.  

Carrie Louise Stranathan was born April 5, 1963, in Hays, KS to 
Samuel E. and Helen E. (Schupbach) Stranathan. She went to the Lord on 
October 20, 2022, after an eight month long battle with liver cancer. She
 is survived by her parents, a son Jeremy, in Las Vegas, NV; brothers 
Matthew (Pam) of Gardner, KS and Thane (Rachel) of Montrose, CO; She 
is further survived by four nephews, 3 nieces and one great nephew. Her elder brother, Todd preceded her in death in 1996.Carrie’s
 early years were spent in Ft. Scott, KS where she was active in 4-H 
with sewing, cooking, and sheep projects. Music was important to her, 
and she played piano, handbells, cello and baritone. The family moved 
to Meeker, CO in 1977. She graduated from Meeker HS in 1981. Her HS 
class reunion this past summer was a very special time for her and much 
enjoyed.Carrie was awarded her Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene
 in 1989. She worked in Cortez, Co, Denver, CO and Denton, TX 
supporting herself and son Jeremy. In the 1990’s she changed careers 
and moved into healthcare, working for Express scripts and Aerogas in 
Pueblo, CO. She married Stephen L. Fessler in 2001, they divorced in 
2020. A promotion at Aerogas prompted a move to Montrose, CO. She was 
currently employed at Montrose Memorial Hospital at the Admissions Desk,
 a job she enjoyed very much.Carrie was an exceptional seamstress and enjoyed counted x-stitch, making many beautiful items including angels for the family.When
 she lived in Pueblo, she found a small church and a new friend. 
Together they sang and played pianos and helped with the choir.Carrie’s
 path to the Lord was very difficult but sustained by her deep faith in 
Jesus. She particularly responded to her many friends, classmates, and 
strong believers in her Lord. Each and every one of you that held her 
hand, shared your time, your thoughts, and your voices with her were 
deeply appreciated.Carrie will be remembered for her smile, her willingness to help and her abundant joy for life.The family suggests gifts be make in Carrie’s name to the Meeker United Methodist Church, Box 26, Meeker, Colorado 81641.Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a m., Thursday, November 3, 2022 at The United Methodist Church of Meeker.

Carrie Louise Stranathan

James Lawrence Luedke was born the third of five children of Norman and 
Bonna Lea Luedke, on July 13, 1954, in Atwood, Kansas. He departed this 
life November 2, 2022, at the age of 68. 
James worked closely with his dad, Norman, in the family business, 
Luedke Construction. He is the only son that started working for the 
business from the time his dad started the business in 1968 until his 
father retired in 2008. James then went to work for Finley Ready-Mix 
until he retired in 2017. He had a great work ethic. He graduated from 
Atwood High School. He was a member of Atwood United Methodist Church. 
James loved following family sporting events, especially wrestling. He 
had a hearty laugh which will be missed by all who knew and loved him. 
He was known for saying “Family and friends are everything”. 
Preceding him in death were his parents, Norman and Bonna Lea, and a 
great nephew, Bear Luedke. Those remaining to celebrate his life are 
brothers, Dennis (Bernadette), and Dale, of Atwood, KS and Brian (Judy) 
of Colby, KS; sister Lisa (Jim) of Lakin, KS; Aunt Claudette and Uncle 
Gene Anderson, Colony, KS and nephews, nieces and other relatives and 
friends. 
Visitation will be at 9:30 AM on Monday, November 7, 2022, with the 
memorial service following at 10:30 AM at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood, 
with interment at Fairview Cemetery.

Memorial funds have been 
established in his name to Atwood United Methodist Church and Atwood 
Kids Wrestling Club and may be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box
 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>James Lawrence Luedke was born the third of five children of Norman and 
Bonna Lea Luedke, on July 13, 1954, in Atwood, Kansas. He departed this 
life November 2, 2022, at the age of 68. 
James worked closely with his dad, Norman, in the family business, 
Luedke Construction. He is the only son that started working for the 
business from the time his dad started the business in 1968 until his 
father retired in 2008. James then went to work for Finley Ready-Mix 
until he retired in 2017. He had a great work ethic. He graduated from 
Atwood High School. He was a member of Atwood United Methodist Church. 
James loved following family sporting events, especially wrestling. He 
had a hearty laugh which will be missed by all who knew and loved him. 
He was known for saying “Family and friends are everything”. 
Preceding him in death were his parents, Norman and Bonna Lea, and a 
great nephew, Bear Luedke. Those remaining to celebrate his life are 
brothers, Dennis (Bernadette), and Dale, of Atwood, KS and Brian (Judy) 
of Colby, KS; sister Lisa (Jim) of Lakin, KS; Aunt Claudette and Uncle 
Gene Anderson, Colony, KS and nephews, nieces and other relatives and 
friends. 
Visitation will be at 9:30 AM on Monday, November 7, 2022, with the 
memorial service following at 10:30 AM at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood, 
with interment at Fairview Cemetery. Memorial funds have been 
established in his name to Atwood United Methodist Church and Atwood 
Kids Wrestling Club and may be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box
 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

James Lawrence Luedke

Marvin Franklin Cloe, 76, of Colby, Kansas passed away on Saturday, 
October 29, 2022, at the Hays Medical Center after a courageous battle 
with cancer. 
He was born October 19, 1946, in Colby to the late Claude H. Cloe and 
Veta (Graham) Cloe. He graduated from Atwood High School in 1964 and 
later from Colby Community College with a degree in Criminal Justice. 
Marvin enlisted in the United States Army in 1965 and was sent to 
Vietnam. Upon returning he served in the Army National Guard where he 
was also sent to serve his country in Desert Storm. Marvin served a 
total of 37 years in the army and reserves. He served his community as a
 police officer in Colby for 11 years. He then worked for Williams 
Natural Gas and Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline where he retired. 
Marvin was a member of the United Methodist Church and volunteered for 
the Visitor’s Center in Colby. He was a special man, who was greatly 
loved and admired by his friends, family, and community. His 
friendliness and charm will be greatly missed. He loved his family, 
cats, community, and garden, which brought endless fruits and vegetables
 to everyone he knew. 
He is survived by his children, Tina (Kevin) Alford, Bradley “Scott” 
Cloe, Chase (fiancé Maggie) Cloe and Randi (Jarrod) Glissmann; five 
grandchildren, Justin (Taylor), Brandon (Ashley), Mason, Breahna and 
Sophie and 4 great-grandchildren, Ryder, Brayden, Vivienne, and Sutton. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Christopher, and his brother, Charles. 
Visitation will be 5-7:00 p.m. Friday, November 4, 2022, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am Saturday, November
 5, 2022, at the mortuary, with burial in Beulah Cemetery, Colby.


Memorials may be made to the NWKS Foundation for Hope or the Colby 
American Legion and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO box 391, 
Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Marvin Franklin Cloe, 76, of Colby, Kansas passed away on Saturday, 
October 29, 2022, at the Hays Medical Center after a courageous battle 
with cancer. 
He was born October 19, 1946, in Colby to the late Claude H. Cloe and 
Veta (Graham) Cloe. He graduated from Atwood High School in 1964 and 
later from Colby Community College with a degree in Criminal Justice. 
Marvin enlisted in the United States Army in 1965 and was sent to 
Vietnam. Upon returning he served in the Army National Guard where he 
was also sent to serve his country in Desert Storm. Marvin served a 
total of 37 years in the army and reserves. He served his community as a
 police officer in Colby for 11 years. He then worked for Williams 
Natural Gas and Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline where he retired. 
Marvin was a member of the United Methodist Church and volunteered for 
the Visitor’s Center in Colby. He was a special man, who was greatly 
loved and admired by his friends, family, and community. His 
friendliness and charm will be greatly missed. He loved his family, 
cats, community, and garden, which brought endless fruits and vegetables
 to everyone he knew. 
He is survived by his children, Tina (Kevin) Alford, Bradley “Scott” 
Cloe, Chase (fiancé Maggie) Cloe and Randi (Jarrod) Glissmann; five 
grandchildren, Justin (Taylor), Brandon (Ashley), Mason, Breahna and 
Sophie and 4 great-grandchildren, Ryder, Brayden, Vivienne, and Sutton. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Christopher, and his brother, Charles. 
Visitation will be 5-7:00 p.m. Friday, November 4, 2022, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am Saturday, November
 5, 2022, at the mortuary, with burial in Beulah Cemetery, Colby. 
Memorials may be made to the NWKS Foundation for Hope or the Colby 
American Legion and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO box 391, 
Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Marvin Franklin Cloe

Blaine Albert Baxter passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 
the age of 78 in Stockton, Kansas. He was born on December 3, 1943, in 
Hays, Kansas, to Victor Reid and Ruth (Blauer) Baxter. He was united in 
marriage to Margaret Diana “Diane” Miller on March 20, 1970. The couple 
was blessed with five children: Cash, Jean, Matthew, Chauncey, and 
Michael.

Blaine was a lifetime resident of Stockton, 
Kansas, and graduated with the class of 1961. Blaine began working at the
 age of 15 for local electrician Dale Shelton.  Although starting 
out doing odd jobs for Dale, Blaine eventually learned the trade, which 
started a 50-year career in commercial, industrial, and agricultural 
electric work.

In addition to his career as an 
electrician, Blaine owned a hardware store with his father and a bait 
and tackle store with his wife. He was always proud to say that he was 
in business on Main Street Stockton for fifty years.

Although
 Blaine was a hard worker, a trait that he instilled into all his 
children, he also liked to play hard. He was a known fisherman and loved
 the outdoors. In his youth you would find him on the river or exploring
 the fields around Stockton in search of an arrowhead. He loved to spend
 time at Webster Reservoir, Kirwin Reservoir, and Waconda Lake. Although
 he couldn't fish in his later years, he never declined a trip to the 
lake and loved to teach his grandchildren how to throw rocks in the 
water. When not at the lake, you could find him at the bait shop's back 
table in a game of five-point, cutthroat pitch with his friends and 
family.

Through his time at the bait shop, Blaine 
became a well-known member of the Stockton community. He was always 
happy to see customers and would quickly befriend any person who came 
in, whether it was a local or out-of-state hunter visiting for a 
weekend. In fact, many of Blaine's closest friends were frequent 
customers or hunters who made a yearly trip to Stockton.

He
 is survived by his wife, Diane Baxter of Stockton, KS; children, Cash 
Baxter of Stockton, KS, Jean (Mike) Rohr of Russell, KS, Matthew Baxter 
of Stockton, KS, Chauncey (Staci) Baxter of Salina, KS, and Michael 
(Jackie) Baxter of Hays, KS; brother, Steve (Cheryl) Baxter of Stockton,
 KS; and nine grandchildren, Aidan Rohr, Mason Rohr, Hailey Baxter, 
Dylan Baxter, Slayde Baxter, Jackson Tanner, Kynadee Tanner, Eli Baxter,
 and Lily Baxter.

Blaine is preceded in death by his parents, Victor Reid and Ruth Baxter; and brother, Rudy Baxter.

A
 Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on December 3, 2022, 2:00 PM
 until 4:00 PM at the St. Thomas Parish Center in Stockton.

In
 lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Shriners Hospital or 
Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation and may be sent in care of 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 North First, Stockton, KS 67669.

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 </figure>Blaine Albert Baxter passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 
the age of 78 in Stockton, Kansas. He was born on December 3, 1943, in 
Hays, Kansas, to Victor Reid and Ruth (Blauer) Baxter. He was united in 
marriage to Margaret Diana “Diane” Miller on March 20, 1970. The couple 
was blessed with five children: Cash, Jean, Matthew, Chauncey, and 
Michael.Blaine was a lifetime resident of Stockton, 
Kansas, and graduated with the class of 1961. Blaine began working at the
 age of 15 for local electrician Dale Shelton. Although starting 
out doing odd jobs for Dale, Blaine eventually learned the trade, which 
started a 50-year career in commercial, industrial, and agricultural 
electric work.In addition to his career as an 
electrician, Blaine owned a hardware store with his father and a bait 
and tackle store with his wife. He was always proud to say that he was 
in business on Main Street Stockton for fifty years.Although
 Blaine was a hard worker, a trait that he instilled into all his 
children, he also liked to play hard. He was a known fisherman and loved
 the outdoors. In his youth you would find him on the river or exploring
 the fields around Stockton in search of an arrowhead. He loved to spend
 time at Webster Reservoir, Kirwin Reservoir, and Waconda Lake. Although
 he couldn't fish in his later years, he never declined a trip to the 
lake and loved to teach his grandchildren how to throw rocks in the 
water. When not at the lake, you could find him at the bait shop's back 
table in a game of five-point, cutthroat pitch with his friends and 
family.Through his time at the bait shop, Blaine 
became a well-known member of the Stockton community. He was always 
happy to see customers and would quickly befriend any person who came 
in, whether it was a local or out-of-state hunter visiting for a 
weekend. In fact, many of Blaine's closest friends were frequent 
customers or hunters who made a yearly trip to Stockton.He
 is survived by his wife, Diane Baxter of Stockton, KS; children, Cash 
Baxter of Stockton, KS, Jean (Mike) Rohr of Russell, KS, Matthew Baxter 
of Stockton, KS, Chauncey (Staci) Baxter of Salina, KS, and Michael 
(Jackie) Baxter of Hays, KS; brother, Steve (Cheryl) Baxter of Stockton,
 KS; and nine grandchildren, Aidan Rohr, Mason Rohr, Hailey Baxter, 
Dylan Baxter, Slayde Baxter, Jackson Tanner, Kynadee Tanner, Eli Baxter,
 and Lily Baxter.Blaine is preceded in death by his parents, Victor Reid and Ruth Baxter; and brother, Rudy Baxter.A
 Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on December 3, 2022, 2:00 PM
 until 4:00 PM at the St. Thomas Parish Center in Stockton.In
 lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Shriners Hospital or 
Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation and may be sent in care of 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 North First, Stockton, KS 67669.

Blaine Albert Baxter

Dennis Dinkel, age 67, passed away on 
Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at the Wheatridge Park Care Center in 
Liberal, Kansas, surrounded by his children. He was born December 12, 
1954, in Hays, Kansas, to Leo and Odellia “Tillie” Schamberger Dinkel.&nbsp; 
He was an auto mechanic.

Dennis attended school in Gove County, graduating from Quinter High 
School in 1971.&nbsp;He was a member of the Catholic Church. He was a former 
member of the Knights of Columbus.

Dennis was a lifelong sports fan, watching every sporting event he 
could, particularly the KC Royals, KC Chiefs, and KU Basketball. He 
especially enjoyed taking his grandchildren to Disney World.&nbsp;

Survivors include four children, Rachel (Dinkel) See and husband 
David, Scott City, KS, Anthony Dinkel and wife Julia, Liberal, KS, 
Leatte (Dinkel) Helsel and husband Brandt, Liberal, KS; Michael Dinkel 
and his wife, Monica, Grand Island, NE, and eight grandchildren;&nbsp;Jax, 
Andrew, Allison, Courtney, Ella, Kenadi, Hazel, and little Logan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother Steven Dinkel.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, November 7, 2022,&nbsp; at the Scott County Cemetery with Fr. Don Bedore presiding.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dennis 
Dinkel Memorial Fund for his grandchildren’s education in care of Price 
&amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Dennis’s family will be receiving friends on Sunday, November 6, 2022,&nbsp; from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 401 S.
 Washington St., Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

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 </figure>Dennis Dinkel, age 67, passed away on 
Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at the Wheatridge Park Care Center in 
Liberal, Kansas, surrounded by his children. He was born December 12, 
1954, in Hays, Kansas, to Leo and Odellia “Tillie” Schamberger Dinkel.&nbsp; 
He was an auto mechanic. Dennis attended school in Gove County, graduating from Quinter High 
School in 1971.&nbsp;He was a member of the Catholic Church. He was a former 
member of the Knights of Columbus. Dennis was a lifelong sports fan, watching every sporting event he 
could, particularly the KC Royals, KC Chiefs, and KU Basketball. He 
especially enjoyed taking his grandchildren to Disney World.&nbsp; Survivors include four children, Rachel (Dinkel) See and husband 
David, Scott City, KS, Anthony Dinkel and wife Julia, Liberal, KS, 
Leatte (Dinkel) Helsel and husband Brandt, Liberal, KS; Michael Dinkel 
and his wife, Monica, Grand Island, NE, and eight grandchildren;&nbsp;Jax, 
Andrew, Allison, Courtney, Ella, Kenadi, Hazel, and little Logan. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother Steven Dinkel.Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, November 7, 2022,&nbsp; at the Scott County Cemetery with Fr. Don Bedore presiding.In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dennis 
Dinkel Memorial Fund for his grandchildren’s education in care of Price 
&amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.Dennis’s family will be receiving friends on Sunday, November 6, 2022,&nbsp; from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 401 S.
 Washington St., Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Dennis Dinkel

Robert Alan Dollison, 53, of Russell, Kansas, and formerly of Bullard,
 Texas, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the Russell Regional 
Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

Robert was born July 1, 1969, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of 
Charles L. and Marcia Ann (Mueller) Dollison.&nbsp; Grew up and graduated 
from Osborne High School in the Class of 1988.

Robert served his country in the U.S. Air Force as Security Police.&nbsp; After his tour of duty, he returned to Osborne.

Robert was in Law Enforcement for over 20 years working in Osborne, 
Lincoln, Kansas, and Ector County, Texas.&nbsp; The obtained his computer 
degree and work in the IT office of Judicial Systems Inc. in Texas.

Surviving family include his father, Charles Dollison (Thalia) of 
Tyler, Texas; brother, Bill Dollison (Amy) of Russell, Kansas; niece 
Bailey Dollison and nephew Cody Dollison (Ali).&nbsp; He was preceded in 
death by his mother.

A private burial of ashes will take place at a later date at American
 Heritage Cemetery, a Veterans Cemetery in Texas.&nbsp; Condolences may be 
sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these 
arrangements.

Robert Alan Dollison, 53, of Russell, Kansas, and formerly of Bullard,
 Texas, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the Russell Regional 
Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.Robert was born July 1, 1969, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of 
Charles L. and Marcia Ann (Mueller) Dollison.&nbsp; Grew up and graduated 
from Osborne High School in the Class of 1988.Robert served his country in the U.S. Air Force as Security Police.&nbsp; After his tour of duty, he returned to Osborne.Robert was in Law Enforcement for over 20 years working in Osborne, 
Lincoln, Kansas, and Ector County, Texas.&nbsp; The obtained his computer 
degree and work in the IT office of Judicial Systems Inc. in Texas.Surviving family include his father, Charles Dollison (Thalia) of 
Tyler, Texas; brother, Bill Dollison (Amy) of Russell, Kansas; niece 
Bailey Dollison and nephew Cody Dollison (Ali).&nbsp; He was preceded in 
death by his mother.A private burial of ashes will take place at a later date at American
 Heritage Cemetery, a Veterans Cemetery in Texas.&nbsp; Condolences may be 
sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these 
arrangements.

Robert Alan Dollison

On Sunday, October 23rd, 2022, William "Bill" Getty passed away at the age of 89. He was born on March 18th, 1933, in Downs, Kansas, to William and Hazel (McStay) Getty. Bill graduated from Downs High School. He was a Marine and served in the Korean War.

On June 10, 1956, he married Audrey Bedient and together they raised one daughter, Lynne. Growing up, Bill played a variety of sports, from baseball with Osborne American Legion to being a member of the 1950 undefeated Downs High School basketball team. He even went on to be the assistant coach for the 1971 Logan High School state champions in basketball. Bill also loved to golf and spent many hours on the various golf courses in the area. He won many golf awards over the years. In his later years, Bill could be found with a never ending supply of Brach’s jelly beans and a steady rotation of true crime novels. Bill was preceded in death by his father William, his mother Hazel, his sisters Jeanne, Helen, Liz, and Elaine, as well as his wife Audrey. He is survived by his daughter Lynne Getty of Hendersonville NC, his sister Pat Steen of Ulysses KS, his brother Steven Getty of Ottawa KS, several nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. No services are being held, as Bill would not have wanted any additional attention. His daughter would like to thank the staff at SunPorch of Smith County for caring for Bill with such dignity and respect. Memorials may be given to SunPorch of Smith County or the Smith Center Municipal Golf Course in care of Lynne Getty, 34 Old White St, Hendersonville, NC. 28791. Domoney Funeral Home, PO Box 127, Downs, KS. 67437 in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>On Sunday, October 23rd, 2022, William "Bill" Getty passed away at the age of 89. He was born on March 18th, 1933, in Downs, Kansas, to William and Hazel (McStay) Getty. Bill graduated from Downs High School. He was a Marine and served in the Korean War. On June 10, 1956, he married Audrey Bedient and together they raised one daughter, Lynne. Growing up, Bill played a variety of sports, from baseball with Osborne American Legion to being a member of the 1950 undefeated Downs High School basketball team. He even went on to be the assistant coach for the 1971 Logan High School state champions in basketball. Bill also loved to golf and spent many hours on the various golf courses in the area. He won many golf awards over the years. In his later years, Bill could be found with a never ending supply of Brach’s jelly beans and a steady rotation of true crime novels. Bill was preceded in death by his father William, his mother Hazel, his sisters Jeanne, Helen, Liz, and Elaine, as well as his wife Audrey. He is survived by his daughter Lynne Getty of Hendersonville NC, his sister Pat Steen of Ulysses KS, his brother Steven Getty of Ottawa KS, several nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. No services are being held, as Bill would not have wanted any additional attention. His daughter would like to thank the staff at SunPorch of Smith County for caring for Bill with such dignity and respect. Memorials may be given to SunPorch of Smith County or the Smith Center Municipal Golf Course in care of Lynne Getty, 34 Old White St, Hendersonville, NC. 28791. Domoney Funeral Home, PO Box 127, Downs, KS. 67437 in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

William ‘Bill’ Getty

Bonnie Lou Schartz, 90, passed away November 2, 2022, at Thorne Care 
Center-Wesley Towers, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; She was born June 3, 1932, in 
Russell, KS, the youngest child of eleven, to James Harbaugh and Bertha 
(Ringeisen) Harbaugh.

Bonnie was a 1950 graduate of Great Bend High School, Great Bend, KS.

On October 16, 1951, she married Aubrey Linus Schartz, in Ellinwood, 
KS.&nbsp; They shared over 62 years of marriage, prior to his death on 
September 14, 2014.

Bonnie is survived by:&nbsp; her children, Dennis (Berniece) Schartz of 
Enid, OK, Conan Schartz of Hutchinson, KS, Po Ellen (Larry) Anderson of 
Great Bend, KS, Jo Schartz of Hutchinson, KS, Glen (Debbie) Schartz of 
Hutchinson, KS, and Zeta (Stan) Boese of Hutchinson, KS; nine 
grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her parents; husband; and all ten siblings.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Wesley Towers 
Foundation, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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Center-Wesley Towers, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; She was born June 3, 1932, in 
Russell, KS, the youngest child of eleven, to James Harbaugh and Bertha 
(Ringeisen) Harbaugh.Bonnie was a 1950 graduate of Great Bend High School, Great Bend, KS.On October 16, 1951, she married Aubrey Linus Schartz, in Ellinwood, 
KS.&nbsp; They shared over 62 years of marriage, prior to his death on 
September 14, 2014.Bonnie is survived by:&nbsp; her children, Dennis (Berniece) Schartz of 
Enid, OK, Conan Schartz of Hutchinson, KS, Po Ellen (Larry) Anderson of 
Great Bend, KS, Jo Schartz of Hutchinson, KS, Glen (Debbie) Schartz of 
Hutchinson, KS, and Zeta (Stan) Boese of Hutchinson, KS; nine 
grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her parents; husband; and all ten siblings.Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Wesley Towers 
Foundation, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Bonnie Lou Schartz

Rosemary Walters Gerstner, 100, joined the legions of angels and saints 
on October 31, 2022. She was a devoted woman of faith as well as a 
sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and 
great-great-grandmother. 

Rosemary was born in the unincorporated town of
 Severin, Kansas, and grew up in Hays, Kansas, where she was raised with 
her 10 sisters and 1 brother. At the age of 10, Rosemary lost her mother
 and sister to ptomaine poisoning. Another sister succumbed to polio. 
She worked as a retail clerk at Weisner's Department Store to help with 
family finances and graduated from Girls Catholic High. She was married 
almost 60 years to the love of her life, Ernest Gerstner, when he passed
 in 2002. Together they raised four children, Miriam Wilson, Gregory, 
Linda Manning (Michael), and Debra Jones (Robert). Her 
half-brother, Ronald Walters and half-sister, Janet Gerstner will carry 
on the Walters family traditions. She also leaves eight grandchildren, 
Melissa Sims (John), Wanda Walters (James), Aaron and Joey Gerstner, 
Matthew (Chelsea) and Monica Manning, Rachel and John Jones; seven 
great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren to carry on her
 legacy of love and faith. In addition to her husband, 
Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Monica Walters,
 her step-mother, Rose Walters, all of her sisters, brother, 
step-brother and step-sister. Rosemary's faith was most 
important to her. Rosemary attended St. Pius X Catholic Church in 
Conyers, GA, volunteering in the St. Cecilia Parish Choir, The 
Resurrection Choir (funeral choir), money counting, as well as aiding 
whenever called for last minute needs of the parish. Once her 
children were in school, Rosemary worked for Internal Revenue Service 
during the tax season, entering returns manually, until something better
 came along: computers. She then trained on punch cards (remember 
those?). She moved on to training new employees and writing a training 
manual. After retirement, Rosemary became a hospital volunteer at St. 
Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta, until she and Ernest moved to Conyers. She
 continued her hospital volunteer work for Rockdale Medical Center (now 
Piedmont Rockdale Hospital) for 19 years. While Rosemary saw 
and experienced a lot of changes over her 100 years, she left an 
indelible mark on her family, friends, and church. A Funeral 
Mass will be held Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 10:30 am at St. Pius X 
Catholic Church with Father Juan Areiza as Celebrant; interment will 
follow at Peachtree Memorial Park in Norcross. Family will receive 
friends Friday, November 4, 2022, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral 
home. To view service live, click on the following link:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.YouTube.com/SPXConyers" target="_blank">https://www.YouTube.com/SPXConyers</a> In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Pius X Catholic Church or The Hospital Auxiliary at Piedmont Rockdale. Condolences may be submitted online at <a href="http://www.scotward.com" target="_blank">www.scotward.com</a>. Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Road, Conyers, GA 30012, 770-483-7216.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Rosemary Walters Gerstner, 100, joined the legions of angels and saints 
on October 31, 2022. She was a devoted woman of faith as well as a 
sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and 
great-great-grandmother. Rosemary was born in the unincorporated town of
 Severin, Kansas, and grew up in Hays, Kansas, where she was raised with 
her 10 sisters and 1 brother. At the age of 10, Rosemary lost her mother
 and sister to ptomaine poisoning. Another sister succumbed to polio. 
She worked as a retail clerk at Weisner's Department Store to help with 
family finances and graduated from Girls Catholic High. She was married 
almost 60 years to the love of her life, Ernest Gerstner, when he passed
 in 2002. Together they raised four children, Miriam Wilson, Gregory, 
Linda Manning (Michael), and Debra Jones (Robert). Her 
half-brother, Ronald Walters and half-sister, Janet Gerstner will carry 
on the Walters family traditions. She also leaves eight grandchildren, 
Melissa Sims (John), Wanda Walters (James), Aaron and Joey Gerstner, 
Matthew (Chelsea) and Monica Manning, Rachel and John Jones; seven 
great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren to carry on her
 legacy of love and faith. In addition to her husband, 
Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Monica Walters,
 her step-mother, Rose Walters, all of her sisters, brother, 
step-brother and step-sister. Rosemary's faith was most 
important to her. Rosemary attended St. Pius X Catholic Church in 
Conyers, GA, volunteering in the St. Cecilia Parish Choir, The 
Resurrection Choir (funeral choir), money counting, as well as aiding 
whenever called for last minute needs of the parish. Once her 
children were in school, Rosemary worked for Internal Revenue Service 
during the tax season, entering returns manually, until something better
 came along: computers. She then trained on punch cards (remember 
those?). She moved on to training new employees and writing a training 
manual. After retirement, Rosemary became a hospital volunteer at St. 
Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta, until she and Ernest moved to Conyers. She
 continued her hospital volunteer work for Rockdale Medical Center (now 
Piedmont Rockdale Hospital) for 19 years. While Rosemary saw 
and experienced a lot of changes over her 100 years, she left an 
indelible mark on her family, friends, and church. A Funeral 
Mass will be held Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 10:30 am at St. Pius X 
Catholic Church with Father Juan Areiza as Celebrant; interment will 
follow at Peachtree Memorial Park in Norcross. Family will receive 
friends Friday, November 4, 2022, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral 
home. To view service live, click on the following link:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.YouTube.com/SPXConyers" target="_blank">https://www.YouTube.com/SPXConyers</a> In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Pius X Catholic Church or The Hospital Auxiliary at Piedmont Rockdale. Condolences may be submitted online at <a href="http://www.scotward.com" target="_blank">www.scotward.com</a>. Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Road, Conyers, GA 30012, 770-483-7216.&nbsp;

Rosemary Walters Gerstner

Brandon Lee Leiker, 32, Hays, died Monday, October 31, 2022, in Rural Rush County.

He was born December 26, 1989, in Hays, 
the son of Paul and Cheryl (Dinkel) Leiker.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a 2008 graduate of 
Hays High School and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 
in Munjor.&nbsp;&nbsp;Brandon loved being a lifelong farmer, and he farmed south 
of Munjor.&nbsp;&nbsp;From little on up, every chance he had, he would ride with 
his grandpa or his dad on the tractor.&nbsp;&nbsp;He especially loved harvest, was
 so proud when he could finally drive the combine by himself, and looked
 forward to the delicious food his mom would bring out to the 
field.&nbsp;&nbsp;Brandon loved playing cards with family and friends, going to 
auctions with his brothers, and spending time with his little sister 
Brittnee, whom he was very protective of.&nbsp;&nbsp;Brandon became an uncle in 
May of 2021 and his little nephew Jayden was his pride and joy.&nbsp;&nbsp;He 
loved to hang out with him every chance he got and always had the 
biggest smile when he was with him.

Survivors include his parents: Paul and
 Cheryl Leiker of Hays, maternal grandparents: Delmar Dinkel of Hays and
 Arlene Giebler and husband Ivan of Hays, two brothers: Jordan Leiker 
and wife Jenaya of Hays and Blake Leiker of Munjor, a sister: Brittnee 
Leiker of Hays, nephew Jayden Leiker, and numerous aunts, uncles, and 
cousins.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Norbert P. and Betty Leiker.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic
 Church with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow in St.
 Francis Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Friday
 and from 9:00 am until 9:40 on Saturday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 pm on Friday 
at the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to Brandon’s nephew Jayden
 for his education and checks can be made payable to: Paul 
Leiker.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences and memories of Brandon may be shared with his 
family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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the son of Paul and Cheryl (Dinkel) Leiker.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a 2008 graduate of 
Hays High School and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 
in Munjor.&nbsp;&nbsp;Brandon loved being a lifelong farmer, and he farmed south 
of Munjor.&nbsp;&nbsp;From little on up, every chance he had, he would ride with 
his grandpa or his dad on the tractor.&nbsp;&nbsp;He especially loved harvest, was
 so proud when he could finally drive the combine by himself, and looked
 forward to the delicious food his mom would bring out to the 
field.&nbsp;&nbsp;Brandon loved playing cards with family and friends, going to 
auctions with his brothers, and spending time with his little sister 
Brittnee, whom he was very protective of.&nbsp;&nbsp;Brandon became an uncle in 
May of 2021 and his little nephew Jayden was his pride and joy.&nbsp;&nbsp;He 
loved to hang out with him every chance he got and always had the 
biggest smile when he was with him.Survivors include his parents: Paul and
 Cheryl Leiker of Hays, maternal grandparents: Delmar Dinkel of Hays and
 Arlene Giebler and husband Ivan of Hays, two brothers: Jordan Leiker 
and wife Jenaya of Hays and Blake Leiker of Munjor, a sister: Brittnee 
Leiker of Hays, nephew Jayden Leiker, and numerous aunts, uncles, and 
cousins.He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Norbert P. and Betty Leiker.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic
 Church with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow in St.
 Francis Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Friday
 and from 9:00 am until 9:40 on Saturday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 pm on Friday 
at the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to Brandon’s nephew Jayden
 for his education and checks can be made payable to: Paul 
Leiker.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences and memories of Brandon may be shared with his 
family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Brandon Lee Leiker

Long Island, KS resident Lila Riemann passed away on Saturday, 
October 29, 2022, peacefully at her residence with her children by her 
side.&nbsp; She was 89.

She was born April 14, 1933, in Jennings, KS the daughter of Harry and Bertha (Chandler) Wylie.

Lila was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters Janice Workman
 and Shirley White; her husband Duane Riemann; and a son-in-law Bill 
Alexander.

Survivors include her son Dallas Troutner and wife Bobbi of Fairbury,
 NE; two daughters Gayle Alexander of Almena, KS and Cynthia Hammond and
 husband Craig of Long Island, KS; 10 grandchildren; 7 great 
grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.

Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Services, Inc.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, PO Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS 67661 is in charge of arrangements.

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October 29, 2022, peacefully at her residence with her children by her 
side.&nbsp; She was 89.She was born April 14, 1933, in Jennings, KS the daughter of Harry and Bertha (Chandler) Wylie.Lila was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters Janice Workman
 and Shirley White; her husband Duane Riemann; and a son-in-law Bill 
Alexander.Survivors include her son Dallas Troutner and wife Bobbi of Fairbury,
 NE; two daughters Gayle Alexander of Almena, KS and Cynthia Hammond and
 husband Craig of Long Island, KS; 10 grandchildren; 7 great 
grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A celebration of life will be held at a later date.Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Services, Inc.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, PO Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS 67661 is in charge of arrangements.

Lila Riemann

December 3, 1943
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 November 2, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

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 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 November 2, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Berta 
Beth Moss, 85, of Salina, Kansas. She passed on Tuesday, November 1st, 
2022, at her home in Salina, Kansas.

Berta was born in 
Beloit, Kansas on February 26, 1937, to Ethel O. (Margreiter) and Dwight
 A Timbers.  She was united in marriage to Dan Moss and together they 
had 3 children, Zan, Krista, and A.T.  Berta and Dan celebrated 66 years
 of marriage.

Berta was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and 
great grandmother.  She and Dan loved to travel to visit family and 
friends and to spend time in many island destinations.  Her true love 
was to entertain by cooking and baking and sharing her meals with family
 and friends.   Her home was always a welcome and loving place to stay.

Survivors
 include her husband, Daniel "Dan" Moss; daughter, Krista Decker (Kurt),
 of Downs, Kansas; &nbsp;two sons, Daniel "Zan" Moss (Kerry), of Winnemucca, 
Nevada, Arden "A.T." Moss (Jodi), of Spring Creek, Nevada; 8 
grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and her sister, Bernita &nbsp;Eberle, 
of Glen Elder, Kansas.

She is preceded in death 
by her parents; siblings, Robert Timbers, Betty Timbers, Bernice Lilly, 
Roy Timbers, Bonnie Newell; &nbsp;brothers-in-law, Keith Lilly, Bob Eberle, 
Bill Newell; and sister-in-law, Dot Timbers.

Cremation 
has been chosen.  A memorial service will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, 
December 3, 2022, at First Baptist Church, 843 Lewis St., Salina, Kansas.
  A gathering of family and friends will be held after the service at 
the family home.

Donations may be made to First Baptist
 Church of Salina, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and 
Crematory,&nbsp;500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas 67401.

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 </figure>It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Berta 
Beth Moss, 85, of Salina, Kansas. She passed on Tuesday, November 1st, 
2022, at her home in Salina, Kansas.Berta was born in 
Beloit, Kansas on February 26, 1937, to Ethel O. (Margreiter) and Dwight
 A Timbers. She was united in marriage to Dan Moss and together they 
had 3 children, Zan, Krista, and A.T. Berta and Dan celebrated 66 years
 of marriage.Berta was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and 
great grandmother. She and Dan loved to travel to visit family and 
friends and to spend time in many island destinations. Her true love 
was to entertain by cooking and baking and sharing her meals with family
 and friends. Her home was always a welcome and loving place to stay.Survivors
 include her husband, Daniel "Dan" Moss; daughter, Krista Decker (Kurt),
 of Downs, Kansas; &nbsp;two sons, Daniel "Zan" Moss (Kerry), of Winnemucca, 
Nevada, Arden "A.T." Moss (Jodi), of Spring Creek, Nevada; 8 
grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and her sister, Bernita &nbsp;Eberle, 
of Glen Elder, Kansas.She is preceded in death 
by her parents; siblings, Robert Timbers, Betty Timbers, Bernice Lilly, 
Roy Timbers, Bonnie Newell; &nbsp;brothers-in-law, Keith Lilly, Bob Eberle, 
Bill Newell; and sister-in-law, Dot Timbers.Cremation 
has been chosen. A memorial service will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, 
December 3, 2022, at First Baptist Church, 843 Lewis St., Salina, Kansas.
 A gathering of family and friends will be held after the service at 
the family home.Donations may be made to First Baptist
 Church of Salina, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and 
Crematory,&nbsp;500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas 67401.

Berta Beth Moss

Candis Elaine Hale, 77, died Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at High Plains
 Retirement Village in Lakin, Kansas. She was born June 19, 1945, in 
Wichita, Kansas. 
 Candis attended schools in Wichita and Lebanon, Kansas and 
graduated in 1963 from Lakin Rural High School where she participated in
 band, choir, and cheerleading. She then attended Fort Hays State 
University. She married Stephen M. McCormick and they lived in Hays, 
Kingman, Emporia, and Lakin, Kansas. Candis later married Waldo W. Hale
 in February 1980. Candis worked for Jon Wheat, D.D.S., County 
Emporium, Kep’s Menswear, and for several years was a lead volunteer for
 Jeanne B. Corley Hospice in Garden City. Candis was also a longtime 
member of PEO Chapter FQ, the Lakin Booster Club, she always dressed as 
the Easter Bunny at Easter, and was extremely involved in Love Lights A 
Tree for the American Cancer Society. Her hobbies included decorating, 
reading, cooking, playing cards, and she loved to spend time with her 
family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. 
 Survivors include her husband Waldo W. Hale of the home; four 
children Shannon M. &amp; wife Kelley McCormick of Lakin, KS, Peter J. 
McCormick of Durango, CO, Jeff &amp; wife Pam Hale of Hickory, NC, and 
Sheri L. &amp; husband David Kvamme of Tallahassee, FL; a brother Kelly 
&amp; wife Jatrice Cowan of Cedaredge, CO; a sister Cathy &amp; husband 
Doug Flummerfelt of Shenandoah, IA; ten grandchildren Brittany 
Barnhardt, S. Brooke McCormick, Bode McCormick, Taylor Robert, Regan 
Hale, Ali Hale, Trey Hale, Jordan Kvamme, Madison Kvamme, &amp; Jeffrey 
Kvamme; and four great-grandchildren Sophia Kvamme, Parks Robert, 
Annabelle Barnhardt, &amp; Clay Barnhardt. Candis is preceded in death 
by her parents Hugh A. &amp; Geraldine (Maib) Cowan and three 
great-grandchildren. 
 A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November
 5, 2022, at the Lakin Cemetery in Lakin, Kansas with Rev. Rita Stockton
 officiating. There will be no calling hours.

 The family suggests 
memorials given to the Kearny County Senior Center to be used for the 
Christmas Star Program and the Holiday Food Boxes in care of Garnand 
Funeral Home of Lakin, Kansas.  Condolences may be given at 
garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 Retirement Village in Lakin, Kansas. She was born June 19, 1945, in 
Wichita, Kansas. 
 Candis attended schools in Wichita and Lebanon, Kansas and 
graduated in 1963 from Lakin Rural High School where she participated in
 band, choir, and cheerleading. She then attended Fort Hays State 
University. She married Stephen M. McCormick and they lived in Hays, 
Kingman, Emporia, and Lakin, Kansas. Candis later married Waldo W. Hale
 in February 1980. Candis worked for Jon Wheat, D.D.S., County 
Emporium, Kep’s Menswear, and for several years was a lead volunteer for
 Jeanne B. Corley Hospice in Garden City. Candis was also a longtime 
member of PEO Chapter FQ, the Lakin Booster Club, she always dressed as 
the Easter Bunny at Easter, and was extremely involved in Love Lights A 
Tree for the American Cancer Society. Her hobbies included decorating, 
reading, cooking, playing cards, and she loved to spend time with her 
family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. 
 Survivors include her husband Waldo W. Hale of the home; four 
children Shannon M. &amp; wife Kelley McCormick of Lakin, KS, Peter J. 
McCormick of Durango, CO, Jeff &amp; wife Pam Hale of Hickory, NC, and 
Sheri L. &amp; husband David Kvamme of Tallahassee, FL; a brother Kelly 
&amp; wife Jatrice Cowan of Cedaredge, CO; a sister Cathy &amp; husband 
Doug Flummerfelt of Shenandoah, IA; ten grandchildren Brittany 
Barnhardt, S. Brooke McCormick, Bode McCormick, Taylor Robert, Regan 
Hale, Ali Hale, Trey Hale, Jordan Kvamme, Madison Kvamme, &amp; Jeffrey 
Kvamme; and four great-grandchildren Sophia Kvamme, Parks Robert, 
Annabelle Barnhardt, &amp; Clay Barnhardt. Candis is preceded in death 
by her parents Hugh A. &amp; Geraldine (Maib) Cowan and three 
great-grandchildren. 
 A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November
 5, 2022, at the Lakin Cemetery in Lakin, Kansas with Rev. Rita Stockton
 officiating. There will be no calling hours. The family suggests 
memorials given to the Kearny County Senior Center to be used for the 
Christmas Star Program and the Holiday Food Boxes in care of Garnand 
Funeral Home of Lakin, Kansas. Condolences may be given at 
garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Candis Elaine Hale

Ellen Louisa Richter, 91, passed away on November 2, 2022, at Aster 
Estates in Great Bend, Kansas. She was born November 18, 1930, in Great 
Bend, to Charles C. and Gertrude (Hemken) Dirks.

Ellen was raised on a farm in rural Albert, Kansas. She attended Otis
 High School in Otis, Kansas where she met Melvin Richter.&nbsp; They were 
married a few months after her graduation on July 27, 1948. Ellen was a 
lifetime member of Peace Lutheran Church, where she participated in many
 activities throughout the years, especially singing in the choir.&nbsp; In 
1961, Ellen and Melvin purchased the franchise for Tom’s Foods and 
worked together selling candy and chips in and around Great Bend until 
their retirement in 1998.&nbsp; She also worked in the office at Doonan Truck
 &amp; Equipment.

Ellen loved her family and enjoyed supporting their interests, 
driving to music rehearsals and lessons, and attending concerts and 
other school activities.&nbsp; She was a proud drum corps mom, following the 
Argonne Rebels to many contests and performances.&nbsp; Her grandchildren 
loved spending holidays, spring breaks and summer vacations with her.&nbsp; 
Ellen taught them all to drive….. fast! and always sent them home with 
“samples” of the latest candy.&nbsp; She and Melvin introduced their 
grandkids and great-grandkids to the fun of fireworks, hosting family 
July 4th celebrations each year.

Ellen is survived by her husband of 74 years, Melvin Richter of Great
 Bend; two sons and a daughter, Don Richter and Cindy Cummins; Lynn 
Richter; and Linda Richter; five grandchildren, Trev, Anne, Josh, 
Allison and Matt; six great-grandchildren, Ember, Henry, Ollie, 
Meredith, Terry and Sagan; and her brother Delmer Dirks. She was 
preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Raymond and Clarence 
Dirks; and son-in-law, John Allain.

Visitation will take place from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, November
 6, 2022, at Bryant Fuenral Home, with the family receiving guests from 
4:00 to 5:00 p.m. and a prayer service at 5:00 p.m. Funeral service will
 take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 7, 2022, at Peace Lutheran
 Church in rural Albert with internment following in the church 
cemetery. 

Memorials have been designated to Peace Lutheran Church, in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Ellen Louisa Richter, 91, passed away on November 2, 2022, at Aster 
Estates in Great Bend, Kansas. She was born November 18, 1930, in Great 
Bend, to Charles C. and Gertrude (Hemken) Dirks.Ellen was raised on a farm in rural Albert, Kansas. She attended Otis
 High School in Otis, Kansas where she met Melvin Richter.&nbsp; They were 
married a few months after her graduation on July 27, 1948. Ellen was a 
lifetime member of Peace Lutheran Church, where she participated in many
 activities throughout the years, especially singing in the choir.&nbsp; In 
1961, Ellen and Melvin purchased the franchise for Tom’s Foods and 
worked together selling candy and chips in and around Great Bend until 
their retirement in 1998.&nbsp; She also worked in the office at Doonan Truck
 &amp; Equipment.Ellen loved her family and enjoyed supporting their interests, 
driving to music rehearsals and lessons, and attending concerts and 
other school activities.&nbsp; She was a proud drum corps mom, following the 
Argonne Rebels to many contests and performances.&nbsp; Her grandchildren 
loved spending holidays, spring breaks and summer vacations with her.&nbsp; 
Ellen taught them all to drive….. fast! and always sent them home with 
“samples” of the latest candy.&nbsp; She and Melvin introduced their 
grandkids and great-grandkids to the fun of fireworks, hosting family 
July 4th celebrations each year.Ellen is survived by her husband of 74 years, Melvin Richter of Great
 Bend; two sons and a daughter, Don Richter and Cindy Cummins; Lynn 
Richter; and Linda Richter; five grandchildren, Trev, Anne, Josh, 
Allison and Matt; six great-grandchildren, Ember, Henry, Ollie, 
Meredith, Terry and Sagan; and her brother Delmer Dirks. She was 
preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Raymond and Clarence 
Dirks; and son-in-law, John Allain.Visitation will take place from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, November
 6, 2022, at Bryant Fuenral Home, with the family receiving guests from 
4:00 to 5:00 p.m. and a prayer service at 5:00 p.m. Funeral service will
 take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 7, 2022, at Peace Lutheran
 Church in rural Albert with internment following in the church 
cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Peace Lutheran Church, in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Ellen Louisa Richter

William Paul O’Brien was born April 14, 1951, in Goodland, Kansas, to 
Patrick J. and Dorothy J. (Harder) O’Brien. As a youngster he grew up 
North of Palisade, Nebraska, and moving with family to California, 
graduated from Artesia High School, Lakewood, California, in 1970. 
 Bill, as he was known, was employed as a warehouse manager for the 
GemCo Company in Southern California. He then began his career in 
trucking, working for UPS, and Agland. Later, Bill was employed with the
 Ted Behlke Farms retiring in 2003. Bill married Sharon 
Pursley on July 15, 1995, in Benkelman, Nebraska, where the couple made 
their home. Bill was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, of 
Benkelman, and the Benkelman Country Club. Bill loved to golf, and 
enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He especially loved spending time
 with his friends and family. Bill passed away, Sunday afternoon, October 30, 2022, at his home in Benkelman. He was 71 years of age. Survivors Include: Children: Tracy Gruwell and husband, Donald, of Huntington Beach, CA; Kelly Contreras and husband, Torrey, Cerritos, CA. 
 Meredith Butteling and husband, Ben, of Anaheim, CA; Dr. Jason Mathews 
and wife, Adrienne, of Benkelman, NE; Kristopher Mathews and wife, 
Melissa, of Oberlin, KS. Grandchildren: Joshua, Zachary, Caden, Presley, Jacob, Elijah, Addison, RJ, Harper, Owen, Reid, and Mason. 
 Siblings: Connie Rucker and husband, Ron, of Omaha, NE, Pat O’Brien and
 wife, Arneth, of Prescott Valley, AZ, Ann Perez and husband Jerry, of 
Brea, CA, Liz Cuellar and husband, Jeff, of Prescott Valley, AZ. Tim 
O’Brien of Prescott Valley, AZ; Carla Demofonte, Prescott Valley, AZ; 
Karyl White of Shelley, ID; Tom O’Brien and wife, Marlene, of Kingman, 
Az, John O’Brien of Apache Junction, AZ. Sister-In-Law: Arlene Stute, of Benkelman, NE Bill was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Lynn Baldwin, Brother-In-Law; Larry Stute; Nephew; Brian Stute; Mother-in-law; Addie Pursley, and many aunts and uncles. 
 Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Saturday, November 5, 2002, 
10:30 A.M., (MT) at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Benkelman, NE, with 
Father Matthew Eickhoff celebrant. Inurnment will follow at the 
Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, NE A Rosary will be recited 
Saturday, November 5, 2022, before services starting at 10:00 A.M. (MT) 
at St Joseph Catholic Church Benkelman, NE A memorial, in Bill’s Memory, has been suggested to the Benkelman Community Foundation for use at the Benkelman Country Club. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1667416258425.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>William Paul O’Brien was born April 14, 1951, in Goodland, Kansas, to 
Patrick J. and Dorothy J. (Harder) O’Brien. As a youngster he grew up 
North of Palisade, Nebraska, and moving with family to California, 
graduated from Artesia High School, Lakewood, California, in 1970. 
 Bill, as he was known, was employed as a warehouse manager for the 
GemCo Company in Southern California. He then began his career in 
trucking, working for UPS, and Agland. Later, Bill was employed with the
 Ted Behlke Farms retiring in 2003. Bill married Sharon 
Pursley on July 15, 1995, in Benkelman, Nebraska, where the couple made 
their home. Bill was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, of 
Benkelman, and the Benkelman Country Club. Bill loved to golf, and 
enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He especially loved spending time
 with his friends and family. Bill passed away, Sunday afternoon, October 30, 2022, at his home in Benkelman. He was 71 years of age. Survivors Include: Children: Tracy Gruwell and husband, Donald, of Huntington Beach, CA; Kelly Contreras and husband, Torrey, Cerritos, CA. 
 Meredith Butteling and husband, Ben, of Anaheim, CA; Dr. Jason Mathews 
and wife, Adrienne, of Benkelman, NE; Kristopher Mathews and wife, 
Melissa, of Oberlin, KS. Grandchildren: Joshua, Zachary, Caden, Presley, Jacob, Elijah, Addison, RJ, Harper, Owen, Reid, and Mason. 
 Siblings: Connie Rucker and husband, Ron, of Omaha, NE, Pat O’Brien and
 wife, Arneth, of Prescott Valley, AZ, Ann Perez and husband Jerry, of 
Brea, CA, Liz Cuellar and husband, Jeff, of Prescott Valley, AZ. Tim 
O’Brien of Prescott Valley, AZ; Carla Demofonte, Prescott Valley, AZ; 
Karyl White of Shelley, ID; Tom O’Brien and wife, Marlene, of Kingman, 
Az, John O’Brien of Apache Junction, AZ. Sister-In-Law: Arlene Stute, of Benkelman, NE Bill was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Lynn Baldwin, Brother-In-Law; Larry Stute; Nephew; Brian Stute; Mother-in-law; Addie Pursley, and many aunts and uncles. 
 Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Saturday, November 5, 2002, 
10:30 A.M., (MT) at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Benkelman, NE, with 
Father Matthew Eickhoff celebrant. Inurnment will follow at the 
Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, NE A Rosary will be recited 
Saturday, November 5, 2022, before services starting at 10:00 A.M. (MT) 
at St Joseph Catholic Church Benkelman, NE A memorial, in Bill’s Memory, has been suggested to the Benkelman Community Foundation for use at the Benkelman Country Club. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com&nbsp;

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