Karla Jean Garcia, 65, passed away November 21, 2022, at Medicalodges
 of Great Bend. She was born December 15, 1956, in Dodge City, to Jack 
&amp; Barbara Jean (Stairett) Dunn. She married Jerry Garcia on 
September 26, 2015, in Great Bend.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Coming from Ellinwood in 2011, Karla was a current Great Bend 
resident. She worked in child services at the local SRS offices. Karla 
enjoyed cooking, camping and cross stitching, as well as watching 
Gunsmoke, Wheel of Fortune and the Price is Right.

Survivors include, her husband, Jerry of the home; a step daughter, 
Megan Garcia; a brother, Mike Dunn of Grand Junction, Colo.; two 
sisters, Pam Dunn (Ron Sarno) of Council Grove and Debbie (Wayne) 
Blunden of Abilene; and a granddaughter, Adalyn Grace. She was preceded 
in death by her parents.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 28, 2022, at Bryant
 Funeral Home, with Chaplain Jeffrey Owens presiding. Memorial have been
 designated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Karla Jean Garcia, 65, passed away November 21, 2022, at Medicalodges
 of Great Bend. She was born December 15, 1956, in Dodge City, to Jack 
&amp; Barbara Jean (Stairett) Dunn. She married Jerry Garcia on 
September 26, 2015, in Great Bend.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Coming from Ellinwood in 2011, Karla was a current Great Bend 
resident. She worked in child services at the local SRS offices. Karla 
enjoyed cooking, camping and cross stitching, as well as watching 
Gunsmoke, Wheel of Fortune and the Price is Right.Survivors include, her husband, Jerry of the home; a step daughter, 
Megan Garcia; a brother, Mike Dunn of Grand Junction, Colo.; two 
sisters, Pam Dunn (Ron Sarno) of Council Grove and Debbie (Wayne) 
Blunden of Abilene; and a granddaughter, Adalyn Grace. She was preceded 
in death by her parents.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 28, 2022, at Bryant
 Funeral Home, with Chaplain Jeffrey Owens presiding. Memorial have been
 designated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

Karla Jean Garcia

Helen L. Delay, age 83, passed away on 
Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on November 9, 1939, in Kinsley, Kansas, the 
daughter of Theodore &amp; Elsie Spears Bernatski.&nbsp; A resident of Scott 
City, Kansas since 2016 moving from Lewis, Kansas, she was a homemaker.

On October 13, 1956, she married Dale Delay in Clayton, New Mexico.&nbsp; He passed away on November 29, 2015, in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include her One Son - Joe &amp; Jody Delay of Schaumburg, 
Illinois, Two Daughters - Leatrice &amp; Mike DiLoreto of Longmont, 
Colorado, Dawn &amp; Devin Hutchins of Scott City, Kansas, One Sister - 
Audrey Huffman of Sioux City, Iowa, Eight Grandchildren, and Five Great 
Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband - Dale Delay, Two 
Sisters - Dorothy Danler and Ruth Domme, and One Brother - Robert 
Bernatski.

Graveside Memorial Services will be held at a later date.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Helen Delay
 Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Inurnment will be in the Lewis Cemetery in Lewis, Kansas.

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 </figure>Helen L. Delay, age 83, passed away on 
Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on November 9, 1939, in Kinsley, Kansas, the 
daughter of Theodore &amp; Elsie Spears Bernatski.&nbsp; A resident of Scott 
City, Kansas since 2016 moving from Lewis, Kansas, she was a homemaker.On October 13, 1956, she married Dale Delay in Clayton, New Mexico.&nbsp; He passed away on November 29, 2015, in Scott City, Kansas.Survivors include her One Son - Joe &amp; Jody Delay of Schaumburg, 
Illinois, Two Daughters - Leatrice &amp; Mike DiLoreto of Longmont, 
Colorado, Dawn &amp; Devin Hutchins of Scott City, Kansas, One Sister - 
Audrey Huffman of Sioux City, Iowa, Eight Grandchildren, and Five Great 
Grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband - Dale Delay, Two 
Sisters - Dorothy Danler and Ruth Domme, and One Brother - Robert 
Bernatski.Graveside Memorial Services will be held at a later date.In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Helen Delay
 Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.There will be no visitation times.Inurnment will be in the Lewis Cemetery in Lewis, Kansas.

Helen L. Delay

Delfred Eugene “Del” Coburn, 80, passed away on November 19, 2022, at
 Medicalodges in Great Bend, Kan. He was born on August 10, 1942, to 
Delbert and Dorothy (Hall) Coburn.

An area resident for 28 years, Del worked as a salesman in many home 
improvement areas. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in 
Ellinwood, Kan., and loved studying the Bible and sharing his faith with
 family and friends. Del also enjoyed music, specifically the guitar, 
fishing, and above all else, spending time with his family and 
babysitting grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a lover of 
animals, specifically his beagle, Toby.&nbsp;

Survivors include a daughter, Dorthea Collins and spouse, Terry, of 
Ellinwood, Kan.; a son, Raymond Coburn of Glendale, Ariz.; six 
grandchildren, Mandy and spouse, Travis, Bridgette, Jenna, Tara, 
Brandon, and Gavriel; six great-grandchildren, Breanna, Travis, 
Braelynn, Landon, Alice and Charlotte; and a honorary daughter, Betsy of
 Ariz. He is preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Delain 
Coburn.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A private 
family service has been scheduled for a later date. Memorials have been 
designated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Delfred Eugene “Del” Coburn, 80, passed away on November 19, 2022, at
 Medicalodges in Great Bend, Kan. He was born on August 10, 1942, to 
Delbert and Dorothy (Hall) Coburn.An area resident for 28 years, Del worked as a salesman in many home 
improvement areas. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in 
Ellinwood, Kan., and loved studying the Bible and sharing his faith with
 family and friends. Del also enjoyed music, specifically the guitar, 
fishing, and above all else, spending time with his family and 
babysitting grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a lover of 
animals, specifically his beagle, Toby.&nbsp;Survivors include a daughter, Dorthea Collins and spouse, Terry, of 
Ellinwood, Kan.; a son, Raymond Coburn of Glendale, Ariz.; six 
grandchildren, Mandy and spouse, Travis, Bridgette, Jenna, Tara, 
Brandon, and Gavriel; six great-grandchildren, Breanna, Travis, 
Braelynn, Landon, Alice and Charlotte; and a honorary daughter, Betsy of
 Ariz. He is preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Delain 
Coburn.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A private 
family service has been scheduled for a later date. Memorials have been 
designated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Delfred Eugene 'Del' Coburn

Jon Lynn&nbsp;Reifschneider, 61, passed away November 20, 2022, at his home. &nbsp;He was born January 4, 1961, in Garden City, KS, to Gerald Lynn&nbsp;Reifschneider&nbsp;and Phyllis Joan (Renfro)&nbsp;Reifschneider.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jon spent a brief time in Saint Louis, MO, before moving to Great Bend, KS.

Jon attended Harrison Junior High School and was a 1979 graduate of Great Bend Senior High School. &nbsp;While in high school, he played the&nbsp;french&nbsp;horn,&nbsp;trumpet&nbsp;and drums in the band. &nbsp;Jon participated in Debate and won third place at State with his debate partner, Libby Moore, and second place at Regionals. &nbsp;He was a member of the National Speech and Forensics League. &nbsp;Jon was the reporter for the Future Farmers of America (FFA) from 1978 to 1979 and a member of the State Student Congress. &nbsp;He attended Barton County Community College, graduating in 1981 with an&nbsp;Associates&nbsp;Degree in Pre-Law. &nbsp;In 1983, Jon obtained a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Political Science with an emphasis in Public Administration.

From 1983 to 1986, he was employed as a deputy for the Barton County Sheriff’s Reserve. &nbsp;Jon worked as an&nbsp;equipment operator and corrosion repairman for Straub Oil Field, Great Bend, from 1984 to 1986. &nbsp;He then went to work as a sales representative for AW Chesterton, Wichita, KS, from 1986 to 1991. &nbsp;In 1991, Jon was employed by JCI Industries as a Sales Engineer, Sales Manager, Vice-President of&nbsp;Sales&nbsp;and Sales Territory Manager,&nbsp;until 2020. &nbsp;He was the top Sales Engineer for a majority of his career.

Jon served on the Unified School District #310 Board of Education from 2001 to 2004. &nbsp;He served as the Board President from 2005 to 2009. &nbsp;Jon, along with his dear friend, James Williams, founded and served as co-chairpersons for the Arlington Recreation Commission in 2000. &nbsp;He, along with many other parent volunteers, coached just about every sport from T-ball to basketball.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jon was a member of&nbsp;Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, South Hutchinson.

He&nbsp;enjoyed fishing, hunting, slow pitch softball, snow skiing, water skiing, and boating. &nbsp;Jon&nbsp;raised quail and developed the family farm into a wildlife refuge. &nbsp;In 2000, he&nbsp;received&nbsp;the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Wildlife Award. &nbsp;Jon’s favorite hobby was watching his kids participate in academic and athletic events through the collegiate level. &nbsp;Later in life, he enjoyed listening to music with his grandchildren in the man cave and teaching them about raising goats and cattle and going for rides in the&nbsp;polaris.

On January 10, 1987, Jon married Marilyn McIntosh, in Wichita, KS. &nbsp;In 1996, they purchased their farm and move to Arlington, KS. &nbsp;Together they had three children, Paul, Elizabeth, and Michael.

He is survived by: &nbsp;his wife, Marilyn&nbsp;Reifschneider&nbsp;of Arlington; children, Paul (Robin)&nbsp;Reifschneider&nbsp;of Newton, KS, Elizabeth (Sean&nbsp;Boston)&nbsp;Reifschneider&nbsp;of Hays, KS, and Michael (Madalyn&nbsp;Oliver)&nbsp;Reifschneiderof Round Rock, TX; grandchildren, Avery Harper, Parker Lynn, Eli Gerald, Lucas Paul, and Landry Jon; and siblings, Tom (Tasha)&nbsp;Reifschneider&nbsp;and Lori Ann&nbsp;Reifschneider.

Jon was preceded in death by: &nbsp;his parents,&nbsp;Gerald&nbsp;and Phyllis&nbsp;Reifschneider; infant brother, Paul David&nbsp;Reifschneider; and parents-in-law, Charles Oscar and Leona McIntosh.

Parish Rosary will be 10 a.m. Saturday, November 26, 2022, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 612 S. Maple, South Hutchinson. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Arlington Cemetery, Arlington. &nbsp;Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, November 25, 2022, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice &amp;&nbsp;HomeCare&nbsp;of Reno County, FTD Chapter of Kansas City, or&nbsp;The&nbsp;ALS&nbsp;Association, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Jon Lynn&nbsp;Reifschneider, 61, passed away November 20, 2022, at his home. &nbsp;He was born January 4, 1961, in Garden City, KS, to Gerald Lynn&nbsp;Reifschneider&nbsp;and Phyllis Joan (Renfro)&nbsp;Reifschneider.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jon spent a brief time in Saint Louis, MO, before moving to Great Bend, KS.Jon attended Harrison Junior High School and was a 1979 graduate of Great Bend Senior High School. &nbsp;While in high school, he played the&nbsp;french&nbsp;horn,&nbsp;trumpet&nbsp;and drums in the band. &nbsp;Jon participated in Debate and won third place at State with his debate partner, Libby Moore, and second place at Regionals. &nbsp;He was a member of the National Speech and Forensics League. &nbsp;Jon was the reporter for the Future Farmers of America (FFA) from 1978 to 1979 and a member of the State Student Congress. &nbsp;He attended Barton County Community College, graduating in 1981 with an&nbsp;Associates&nbsp;Degree in Pre-Law. &nbsp;In 1983, Jon obtained a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Political Science with an emphasis in Public Administration.From 1983 to 1986, he was employed as a deputy for the Barton County Sheriff’s Reserve. &nbsp;Jon worked as an&nbsp;equipment operator and corrosion repairman for Straub Oil Field, Great Bend, from 1984 to 1986. &nbsp;He then went to work as a sales representative for AW Chesterton, Wichita, KS, from 1986 to 1991. &nbsp;In 1991, Jon was employed by JCI Industries as a Sales Engineer, Sales Manager, Vice-President of&nbsp;Sales&nbsp;and Sales Territory Manager,&nbsp;until 2020. &nbsp;He was the top Sales Engineer for a majority of his career.Jon served on the Unified School District #310 Board of Education from 2001 to 2004. &nbsp;He served as the Board President from 2005 to 2009. &nbsp;Jon, along with his dear friend, James Williams, founded and served as co-chairpersons for the Arlington Recreation Commission in 2000. &nbsp;He, along with many other parent volunteers, coached just about every sport from T-ball to basketball.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jon was a member of&nbsp;Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, South Hutchinson.He&nbsp;enjoyed fishing, hunting, slow pitch softball, snow skiing, water skiing, and boating. &nbsp;Jon&nbsp;raised quail and developed the family farm into a wildlife refuge. &nbsp;In 2000, he&nbsp;received&nbsp;the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Wildlife Award. &nbsp;Jon’s favorite hobby was watching his kids participate in academic and athletic events through the collegiate level. &nbsp;Later in life, he enjoyed listening to music with his grandchildren in the man cave and teaching them about raising goats and cattle and going for rides in the&nbsp;polaris.On January 10, 1987, Jon married Marilyn McIntosh, in Wichita, KS. &nbsp;In 1996, they purchased their farm and move to Arlington, KS. &nbsp;Together they had three children, Paul, Elizabeth, and Michael.He is survived by: &nbsp;his wife, Marilyn&nbsp;Reifschneider&nbsp;of Arlington; children, Paul (Robin)&nbsp;Reifschneider&nbsp;of Newton, KS, Elizabeth (Sean&nbsp;Boston)&nbsp;Reifschneider&nbsp;of Hays, KS, and Michael (Madalyn&nbsp;Oliver)&nbsp;Reifschneiderof Round Rock, TX; grandchildren, Avery Harper, Parker Lynn, Eli Gerald, Lucas Paul, and Landry Jon; and siblings, Tom (Tasha)&nbsp;Reifschneider&nbsp;and Lori Ann&nbsp;Reifschneider.Jon was preceded in death by: &nbsp;his parents,&nbsp;Gerald&nbsp;and Phyllis&nbsp;Reifschneider; infant brother, Paul David&nbsp;Reifschneider; and parents-in-law, Charles Oscar and Leona McIntosh.Parish Rosary will be 10 a.m. Saturday, November 26, 2022, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 612 S. Maple, South Hutchinson. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Arlington Cemetery, Arlington. &nbsp;Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, November 25, 2022, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice &amp;&nbsp;HomeCare&nbsp;of Reno County, FTD Chapter of Kansas City, or&nbsp;The&nbsp;ALS&nbsp;Association, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Jon Lynn Reifschneider

Donna Lea Chambers was born in Allison, Kansas, on January 29, 1931, to
 Archie Theodore and Ruby (Rolland) McKenna.&nbsp; She attended school in 
Oberlin and graduated from Decatur Community High School with the class 
of 1948.

In 1948, Donna married Robert Chambers in Oberlin, Kansas.&nbsp; The 
couple would have eight children together.&nbsp; They would later divorce.&nbsp; 
In her lifetime, Donna made homes in McCook, Nebraska, Oberlin, Kansas, 
and in Hays, Kansas. In Hays, she worked at the High Plains Medical 
Health Center for over 25 years as a secretary and clerk.&nbsp; Donna worked 
hard all her life to support her family.&nbsp;

Donna enjoyed sewing and quilting.&nbsp; She made quilts for many of 
her children and grandchildren.&nbsp; She enjoyed cooking and loved to 
travel.&nbsp; She took countless trips with the family and saw most of the 
Continental United States.&nbsp; She also took many cruises and countless bus
 tours, one traveling through Canada and Alaska.&nbsp; Above all, Donna was a
 proud mother and grandmother.&nbsp; She enjoyed her grandchildren’s many 
activities and especially cherished the family trips to Chadron to watch
 Eagle Football games in the fall.

Donna passed away Sunday morning, November 20, 2022, at Community Hospital in McCook.&nbsp; She was 91 years of age.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Edward 
McKenna; sister, Pat Hartzog; and an infant child.&nbsp; Donna was the last 
survivor in her immediate family of her generation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Survivors include her children: son, Robert (Julie) Chambers of 
Conifer, Colorado; Daughter, Barbara Higgins of Treasure Island, 
Florida; son, Don (Mary Jo) Chambers of Hays, Kansas; son, Jerry (Frani)
 Chambers of McCook; daughter, Janet (Dick) Haag of Indianola, Nebraska;
 daughter, Anita Chambers of McCook and son, Doug (Rhonda) Chambers of 
Culpeper, Virginia; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; two 
great-great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Gloria McKenna of Colby,
 Kansas.

Visitation will be held from 4-6PM on Sunday afternoon, November 27, 2022, at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook.&nbsp;

Funeral Services will be held at 11AM, Monday morning, November 
28, 2022, at the First Congregational Church in McCook with Pastor Steve 
Bales officiating.&nbsp; Graveside services will be held at 2PM, Monday 
afternoon at the Oberlin Cemetery in Oberlin, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to the McCook Humane Society in Donna’s 
name.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Arrangements 
have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

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 </figure>Donna Lea Chambers was born in Allison, Kansas, on January 29, 1931, to
 Archie Theodore and Ruby (Rolland) McKenna.&nbsp; She attended school in 
Oberlin and graduated from Decatur Community High School with the class 
of 1948.In 1948, Donna married Robert Chambers in Oberlin, Kansas.&nbsp; The 
couple would have eight children together.&nbsp; They would later divorce.&nbsp; 
In her lifetime, Donna made homes in McCook, Nebraska, Oberlin, Kansas, 
and in Hays, Kansas. In Hays, she worked at the High Plains Medical 
Health Center for over 25 years as a secretary and clerk.&nbsp; Donna worked 
hard all her life to support her family.&nbsp;Donna enjoyed sewing and quilting.&nbsp; She made quilts for many of 
her children and grandchildren.&nbsp; She enjoyed cooking and loved to 
travel.&nbsp; She took countless trips with the family and saw most of the 
Continental United States.&nbsp; She also took many cruises and countless bus
 tours, one traveling through Canada and Alaska.&nbsp; Above all, Donna was a
 proud mother and grandmother.&nbsp; She enjoyed her grandchildren’s many 
activities and especially cherished the family trips to Chadron to watch
 Eagle Football games in the fall.Donna passed away Sunday morning, November 20, 2022, at Community Hospital in McCook.&nbsp; She was 91 years of age.She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Edward 
McKenna; sister, Pat Hartzog; and an infant child.&nbsp; Donna was the last 
survivor in her immediate family of her generation.&nbsp;&nbsp;Survivors include her children: son, Robert (Julie) Chambers of 
Conifer, Colorado; Daughter, Barbara Higgins of Treasure Island, 
Florida; son, Don (Mary Jo) Chambers of Hays, Kansas; son, Jerry (Frani)
 Chambers of McCook; daughter, Janet (Dick) Haag of Indianola, Nebraska;
 daughter, Anita Chambers of McCook and son, Doug (Rhonda) Chambers of 
Culpeper, Virginia; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; two 
great-great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Gloria McKenna of Colby,
 Kansas.Visitation will be held from 4-6PM on Sunday afternoon, November 27, 2022, at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook.&nbsp;Funeral Services will be held at 11AM, Monday morning, November 
28, 2022, at the First Congregational Church in McCook with Pastor Steve 
Bales officiating.&nbsp; Graveside services will be held at 2PM, Monday 
afternoon at the Oberlin Cemetery in Oberlin, Kansas.Memorials are suggested to the McCook Humane Society in Donna’s 
name.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Arrangements 
have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

Donna Lea Chambers 

Tracey Allen West, 83, died November 10, 2022, in Colorado. Tracey was 
born January 3, 1939, in Scott City, Kansas, the second of three sons, to
 Wilson and Bessie Ellen (Sharp) West. 
Tracey attended the Amy grade school, Grades 1-8. He graduated from the 
Community High School of Lane County (1957) and the University of 
Kansas, with a BA in International Relations, Army ROTC (1961). 
Commissioned as a 2nd Lt., US Army (1961) and honorably discharged as a 
1st Lt. (1963), he served as an Area Intelligence Officer, stationed in 
Korea. Following his discharge from the Army, Tracey became a civilian 
contractor with the Defense Intelligence Agency and returned to Korea 
until his retirement in 1994. 
In his retirement years, he lived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Long 
Beach, California until October 2021, when he moved to the Good 
Samaritan Society - Loveland Village, Loveland, Colorado, to be near his
 younger brother, Gary West. Tracy battled valiantly against the ravages
 of Parkinson’s disease through the last year of his life, finally 
succumbing to the effects of a massive stroke suffered November 1, 2022.
 
He passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus while under hospice care at 
the Good Sam’s Care Center. He will be interred at the Dighton Memorial 
Cemetery, Dighton, Kansas, in the family plot. At his request, there 
will be no Memorial Services.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Tracey Allen West, 83, died November 10, 2022, in Colorado. Tracey was 
born January 3, 1939, in Scott City, Kansas, the second of three sons, to
 Wilson and Bessie Ellen (Sharp) West. 
Tracey attended the Amy grade school, Grades 1-8. He graduated from the 
Community High School of Lane County (1957) and the University of 
Kansas, with a BA in International Relations, Army ROTC (1961). 
Commissioned as a 2nd Lt., US Army (1961) and honorably discharged as a 
1st Lt. (1963), he served as an Area Intelligence Officer, stationed in 
Korea. Following his discharge from the Army, Tracey became a civilian 
contractor with the Defense Intelligence Agency and returned to Korea 
until his retirement in 1994. 
In his retirement years, he lived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Long 
Beach, California until October 2021, when he moved to the Good 
Samaritan Society - Loveland Village, Loveland, Colorado, to be near his
 younger brother, Gary West. Tracy battled valiantly against the ravages
 of Parkinson’s disease through the last year of his life, finally 
succumbing to the effects of a massive stroke suffered November 1, 2022.
 
He passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus while under hospice care at 
the Good Sam’s Care Center. He will be interred at the Dighton Memorial 
Cemetery, Dighton, Kansas, in the family plot. At his request, there 
will be no Memorial Services.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Tracey Allen West

Carey J. “Kink” Pyle, age 69, passed away on 
Sunday, November 20, 2022, at his home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was 
born on August 27, 1953, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Edgar &amp; 
Lois Nickel Pyle. A resident of Scott City, Kansas, since 2021 moving 
from Hermiston, Oregon, he was a truck driver.

On November 15, 1994, he married Sandra L. Watt in Garden City, Kansas.&nbsp; She passed away on July 19, 2020, in Hermiston, Oregon.

Survivors include his One Son - Ben Valley of Noel, Missouri, One 
Granddaughter - Kristen Voss of Kansas City, Missouri, One Sister - 
Terri Ford of Belton, Texas, One Brother - John Pyle of Scott City, 
Kansas, and Numerous Nieces &amp; Nephews.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife - Sandy, and One Brother - Ralph Pyle.

Graveside Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, 
November 25, 2022, at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Carey Pyle 
Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery.

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 </figure>Carey J. “Kink” Pyle, age 69, passed away on 
Sunday, November 20, 2022, at his home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was 
born on August 27, 1953, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Edgar &amp; 
Lois Nickel Pyle. A resident of Scott City, Kansas, since 2021 moving 
from Hermiston, Oregon, he was a truck driver.He was a US Marine Corp Veteran.On November 15, 1994, he married Sandra L. Watt in Garden City, Kansas.&nbsp; She passed away on July 19, 2020, in Hermiston, Oregon.Survivors include his One Son - Ben Valley of Noel, Missouri, One 
Granddaughter - Kristen Voss of Kansas City, Missouri, One Sister - 
Terri Ford of Belton, Texas, One Brother - John Pyle of Scott City, 
Kansas, and Numerous Nieces &amp; Nephews.He was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife - Sandy, and One Brother - Ralph Pyle.Graveside Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, 
November 25, 2022, at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, KansasIn lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Carey Pyle 
Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.There will be no visitation times.Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery.

Carey J. 'Kink' Pyle

Friday, December 2nd, 1938-Monday, November 21st, 2022

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/bettie-hamill/5078597/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Friday, December 2nd, 1938-Monday, November 21st, 2022An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/bettie-hamill/5078597/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Bettie Elaine Hamill (Stupka)

Donald L. “Don” Sander, 75, of Richland, Iowa, passed away 
peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the
 Jefferson County Health Care Center. As were his wishes, his body has 
been cremated. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
 Condolences may be mailed to Carol Sander at P.O. Box 323, Richland, 
Iowa 52585. Friends may leave online condolences at 
www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Donald Lee 
Sander was born on April 17, 1947, in Victoria, Kansas, to Celestine and 
Pauline (Stang) Sander.  He graduated from Victoria High School and then
 went on to further his education with a Bachelor’s degree from 
Marymount College of Business and a Graduate Degree from Friends 
University in Wichita, Kansas.  He was a rambunctious teenager that drew
 people in with his humor and heart. Don was married to the love of his 
life and high school sweetheart, Carol Vonfeldt for over 56 years.  Don 
was a man of many talents and filled his lifetime with experiences, 
travel, family, and adventure.  He loved working part-time as a DJ for 
country radio and being a racecar announcer in Salina, Kansas.  He 
served proudly in the United States Air Force from 1966 until 1970 and 
was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United 
States.  When the family moved to Iowa, Donald worked as the plant 
manager for Harper Brush in Fairfield, retiring in 2022.  Donald cared 
deeply for his family.  He was a loving grandfather who was adored by 
his grandchildren and great grandchildren. If you asked any of his 
grandchildren or great grandchildren, they would say he was the funniest
 man there ever was and no one could ever make a better pancake.  His 
laugh was contagious, and he had a joke for every occasion.  He could 
always be found watching college football or basketball (go Jayhawks!), 
reading, or spending time with family. His hand always had a cup of 
coffee and he would never pass up a donut. He would open his home to 
anyone who needed a home cooked meal, you never left hungry, and  spent 
his life helping others. Don’s stories, advice, and wisdom will last a 
lifetime and beyond.  He will be deeply missed by his family and his 
many friends.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings.

Left
 to share his story is his loving wife, Carol Sander of Richland, IA; 
two children, Clayton Sander of Richland, IA and Renee (Jason) Eberhart 
of Topeka, KS; three grandchildren, Ashley (Lane) Johnson of Keosauqua, 
IA, Thomas (Trisha) Armstrong of Kansas City, KS, and Corey 
Kindlesparger of Salina, KS, ten great grandchildren, as well as 
extended family and friends. He is also survived by his sister Doris 
Hertel of Wichita, KS.

Saying goodbye means no more 
smiles, no more hugs, no more moments on this side of eternity; yet the 
beautiful memories bring comfort from the pain.

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 </figure>Donald L. “Don” Sander, 75, of Richland, Iowa, passed away 
peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the
 Jefferson County Health Care Center. As were his wishes, his body has 
been cremated. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
 Condolences may be mailed to Carol Sander at P.O. Box 323, Richland, 
Iowa 52585. Friends may leave online condolences at 
www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Donald Lee 
Sander was born on April 17, 1947, in Victoria, Kansas, to Celestine and 
Pauline (Stang) Sander. He graduated from Victoria High School and then
 went on to further his education with a Bachelor’s degree from 
Marymount College of Business and a Graduate Degree from Friends 
University in Wichita, Kansas. He was a rambunctious teenager that drew
 people in with his humor and heart. Don was married to the love of his 
life and high school sweetheart, Carol Vonfeldt for over 56 years. Don 
was a man of many talents and filled his lifetime with experiences, 
travel, family, and adventure. He loved working part-time as a DJ for 
country radio and being a racecar announcer in Salina, Kansas. He 
served proudly in the United States Air Force from 1966 until 1970 and 
was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United 
States. When the family moved to Iowa, Donald worked as the plant 
manager for Harper Brush in Fairfield, retiring in 2022. Donald cared 
deeply for his family. He was a loving grandfather who was adored by 
his grandchildren and great grandchildren. If you asked any of his 
grandchildren or great grandchildren, they would say he was the funniest
 man there ever was and no one could ever make a better pancake. His 
laugh was contagious, and he had a joke for every occasion. He could 
always be found watching college football or basketball (go Jayhawks!), 
reading, or spending time with family. His hand always had a cup of 
coffee and he would never pass up a donut. He would open his home to 
anyone who needed a home cooked meal, you never left hungry, and spent 
his life helping others. Don’s stories, advice, and wisdom will last a 
lifetime and beyond. He will be deeply missed by his family and his 
many friends.Donald was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings.Left
 to share his story is his loving wife, Carol Sander of Richland, IA; 
two children, Clayton Sander of Richland, IA and Renee (Jason) Eberhart 
of Topeka, KS; three grandchildren, Ashley (Lane) Johnson of Keosauqua, 
IA, Thomas (Trisha) Armstrong of Kansas City, KS, and Corey 
Kindlesparger of Salina, KS, ten great grandchildren, as well as 
extended family and friends. He is also survived by his sister Doris 
Hertel of Wichita, KS.Saying goodbye means no more 
smiles, no more hugs, no more moments on this side of eternity; yet the 
beautiful memories bring comfort from the pain.

Donald L. 'Don' Sander

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Pfeifer, 89, Hays, died Monday, November 21, 2022, at Via Christi Village.

She was born May 23, 1933, in Hays, the 
middle child of fifteen children of Leo E. and Martha (Etzel) Karlin.&nbsp; 
On August 31, 1959 she was united in marriage to Don J. Pfeifer in 
Victoria, and they celebrated over 37 years of marriage before he 
preceded her in death on January 11, 1997.&nbsp; She and her husband owned 
and operated Pfeifer’s Jewelry and Gifts in Victoria.&nbsp; Her memberships 
included St. Joseph Catholic Church of Hays, The Basilica of St. Fidelis
 of Victoria, the Secular Order of Franciscans, and CSA.&nbsp; Betty Ann and 
her family cooked at St. Joseph Military Academy, and she volunteered at
 St. John’s Rest Home and Cedarview Assisted Living.&nbsp; She loved to cook,
 enjoyed flowers, traveling, and having fun with her extended bowling 
family.&nbsp; Betty Ann was Don’s biggest cheerleader and was beloved by her 
nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Survivors include two brothers:&nbsp; Tom 
Karlin and wife Laura of Eatonville, WA, John Karlin of Hillsboro, OR, 
five sisters-in-law: Arlene Karlin of Great Bend, Nadine Karlin of 
Beloit, Sharon Karlin of Salina, Rose Guercio of Victoria, and Donna 
Simoneau of Hays, and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great 
nephews.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, husband Don, eight brothers: Felix, Leroy, infant Norman, 
infant Gerard, Herb, Peter, Larry, and Fred Karlin, and four sisters: 
Sister Leonissa Karlin, Katie Dreiling, Sister Mary Martha Karlin, and 
Martha Jean Biegler.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, 
with Fr. Curtis Carlson, O.F.M. Cap.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Fidelis 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Tuesday at Hays
 Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 1:00 pm until service time on 
Tuesday at the church.&nbsp; A vigil service will be at 7:00 pm on Tuesday at
 the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to The Basilica of St. 
Fidelis, St. Joseph Church, TMP-M High School, or to The Capuchins.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Betty Ann may be shared with her family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;</a>

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 </figure>Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Pfeifer, 89, Hays, died Monday, November 21, 2022, at Via Christi Village.She was born May 23, 1933, in Hays, the 
middle child of fifteen children of Leo E. and Martha (Etzel) Karlin.&nbsp; 
On August 31, 1959 she was united in marriage to Don J. Pfeifer in 
Victoria, and they celebrated over 37 years of marriage before he 
preceded her in death on January 11, 1997.&nbsp; She and her husband owned 
and operated Pfeifer’s Jewelry and Gifts in Victoria.&nbsp; Her memberships 
included St. Joseph Catholic Church of Hays, The Basilica of St. Fidelis
 of Victoria, the Secular Order of Franciscans, and CSA.&nbsp; Betty Ann and 
her family cooked at St. Joseph Military Academy, and she volunteered at
 St. John’s Rest Home and Cedarview Assisted Living.&nbsp; She loved to cook,
 enjoyed flowers, traveling, and having fun with her extended bowling 
family.&nbsp; Betty Ann was Don’s biggest cheerleader and was beloved by her 
nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.Survivors include two brothers:&nbsp; Tom 
Karlin and wife Laura of Eatonville, WA, John Karlin of Hillsboro, OR, 
five sisters-in-law: Arlene Karlin of Great Bend, Nadine Karlin of 
Beloit, Sharon Karlin of Salina, Rose Guercio of Victoria, and Donna 
Simoneau of Hays, and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great 
nephews.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, husband Don, eight brothers: Felix, Leroy, infant Norman, 
infant Gerard, Herb, Peter, Larry, and Fred Karlin, and four sisters: 
Sister Leonissa Karlin, Katie Dreiling, Sister Mary Martha Karlin, and 
Martha Jean Biegler.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, 
with Fr. Curtis Carlson, O.F.M. Cap.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Fidelis 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Tuesday at Hays
 Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 1:00 pm until service time on 
Tuesday at the church.&nbsp; A vigil service will be at 7:00 pm on Tuesday at
 the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to The Basilica of St. 
Fidelis, St. Joseph Church, TMP-M High School, or to The Capuchins.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Betty Ann may be shared with her family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;</a>

Elizabeth 'Betty' Ann Pfeifer

Elsie Beiser, age 98, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Friday, November 18, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. She was born August 25, 1924, north of Ellis, Kansas, in rural Ellis County to Henry and Jennie (Zachman) Keller.&nbsp;

Elsie was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church north of Ellis. Her confirmation was the last class taught in German. She attended the Cottonwood Grove one room country school and graduated from Ellis High School in 1943.

Elsie married Roy “Buck” Huffman August 22, 1948, and they had two children, Phyllis and Phil. After Roy passed away Elsie married and was preceded in death by two husbands, David Ehrlich, and Dale Beiser.

Elsie’s remarkable life had her living through WWII, dust storms, the depression, and the Ellis flood of 1957.&nbsp; She and her husband Roy owned Ellis Liquor Store for many years. She worked with the Census, was involved with the Russell VFW, and loved to campaign for Bob Dole. She was also part of the Ladies Auxiliary and American Legion.

Elsie was known by many, never knew a stranger and was one to never judge. She loved her family and took great joy in the holidays, birthdays, and activities with all of them. She had many hobbies such as cooking, canning, dancing, sports, a good debate over politics, traveling to the Ozarks and enjoying the outdoors and simply being the life of the party. &nbsp;

Elsie was a part of several families lives and loved them all. On Memorial Day she often joked she had to pack a lunch to get to every grave and make sure they were properly decorated. Elsie’s strong faith and caring heart allowed her to truly be a lifelong caretaker of many family members and friends.&nbsp;

Elsie is survived by her daughter, Phyllis Werger and husband Gregg of Casper, Wyoming; her son, Phil Huffman of Dodge City, Kansas; grandchildren, Sarah Brogden of Ellis, Kassie Cobley of Denver and Megan (Cole) Gerlach of Scott City. Elsie had a special place in her heart for Mike and Sharon Weigel and their three daughters, Sheldon Bennett, Justine Evans and Graci Weigel as well as numerous great grandchildren and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Roy Huffman, David Ehrlich and Dale Beiser; brothers, Wendell, Gerhard, Henry, and Reinhard Keller; and sisters, Hilda Young and Johanna Myers.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis.

Visitation will be Tuesday 9 AM - 11 AM at the church.

Services will be livestreamed by selecting the Facebook Live tab from our web site&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>. Streaming will start shortly before service time.

Memorial contributions are suggested to The Ellis High School Alumni Museum, The Ellis Railroad Museum or St John Lutheran Church.

Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.

Condolences may be shared by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

<figure>
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 </figure>Elsie Beiser, age 98, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Friday, November 18, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. She was born August 25, 1924, north of Ellis, Kansas, in rural Ellis County to Henry and Jennie (Zachman) Keller.&nbsp;Elsie was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church north of Ellis. Her confirmation was the last class taught in German. She attended the Cottonwood Grove one room country school and graduated from Ellis High School in 1943.Elsie married Roy “Buck” Huffman August 22, 1948, and they had two children, Phyllis and Phil. After Roy passed away Elsie married and was preceded in death by two husbands, David Ehrlich, and Dale Beiser.Elsie’s remarkable life had her living through WWII, dust storms, the depression, and the Ellis flood of 1957.&nbsp; She and her husband Roy owned Ellis Liquor Store for many years. She worked with the Census, was involved with the Russell VFW, and loved to campaign for Bob Dole. She was also part of the Ladies Auxiliary and American Legion.Elsie was known by many, never knew a stranger and was one to never judge. She loved her family and took great joy in the holidays, birthdays, and activities with all of them. She had many hobbies such as cooking, canning, dancing, sports, a good debate over politics, traveling to the Ozarks and enjoying the outdoors and simply being the life of the party. &nbsp;Elsie was a part of several families lives and loved them all. On Memorial Day she often joked she had to pack a lunch to get to every grave and make sure they were properly decorated. Elsie’s strong faith and caring heart allowed her to truly be a lifelong caretaker of many family members and friends.&nbsp;Elsie is survived by her daughter, Phyllis Werger and husband Gregg of Casper, Wyoming; her son, Phil Huffman of Dodge City, Kansas; grandchildren, Sarah Brogden of Ellis, Kassie Cobley of Denver and Megan (Cole) Gerlach of Scott City. Elsie had a special place in her heart for Mike and Sharon Weigel and their three daughters, Sheldon Bennett, Justine Evans and Graci Weigel as well as numerous great grandchildren and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Roy Huffman, David Ehrlich and Dale Beiser; brothers, Wendell, Gerhard, Henry, and Reinhard Keller; and sisters, Hilda Young and Johanna Myers.Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis.Visitation will be Tuesday 9 AM - 11 AM at the church.Services will be livestreamed by selecting the Facebook Live tab from our web site&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>. Streaming will start shortly before service time.Memorial contributions are suggested to The Ellis High School Alumni Museum, The Ellis Railroad Museum or St John Lutheran Church.Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.Condolences may be shared by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Elsie Beiser

Mark Aaron O'Connor found peace in Heaven the morning of Nov. 19, 2022, following a brief illness and complications due to congestive heart failure. Mark was in the comfort of his home and with his wife at the time of his passing. He was 62 years old.

Mark was born in Hays, KS on Aug. 17, 1960. He was the first child of Linda (Riggs) and Ronald Ray O'Connor and followed shortly by his twin, Marsha.

Mark graduated from Hays High School in 1978 and served in the Navy for six years. After his service, Mark attended and graduated the KU School of Pharmacy in Lawrence, KS and settled in Joplin, MO.

Mark was an avid sports fan, with unwavering devotion to the Jayhawks and Chiefs, He loved going to tailgating parties, entertaining friends, float trips on the river and spending time in his garden. His friends and family were always his top priority. Anyone lucky enough to have met Mark will remember his endless kindness, generosity and contagious joy brought by his laugh. Mark was seldom seen without his iconic cowboy hat and he will be extremely missed.

Mark was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Ray O'Connor, and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Mark is survived by wife, Kimberly (Horine); mother, Linda (Riggs) O'Connor; twin sister, Marsha (Jeff) Salsbury; sister, Kim (Paul) Morton; brother, John (Angie) O'Connor; and uncle, Terry O' Connor. Father figure to stepchildren Aaron (Lyn) and Megan, and favorite uncle to all nieces and nephews. Grandchildren Azalee, Malachi, Dagon and great-grandson Leyton Hayes. Step-brothers Jeff, Chris and Blue Haas of Pegosa Springs.

In lieu of a service, Mark's final wishes were for any family condolences or personal comments to be sent to his mother at 1404 Milner, Apt. B, Hays, KS 67601 and/or wife at 6209 Douglas Fir Road, Joplin, MO 64804.

<figure>
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 </figure>Mark Aaron O'Connor found peace in Heaven the morning of Nov. 19, 2022, following a brief illness and complications due to congestive heart failure. Mark was in the comfort of his home and with his wife at the time of his passing. He was 62 years old.Mark was born in Hays, KS on Aug. 17, 1960. He was the first child of Linda (Riggs) and Ronald Ray O'Connor and followed shortly by his twin, Marsha.Mark graduated from Hays High School in 1978 and served in the Navy for six years. After his service, Mark attended and graduated the KU School of Pharmacy in Lawrence, KS and settled in Joplin, MO.Mark was an avid sports fan, with unwavering devotion to the Jayhawks and Chiefs, He loved going to tailgating parties, entertaining friends, float trips on the river and spending time in his garden. His friends and family were always his top priority. Anyone lucky enough to have met Mark will remember his endless kindness, generosity and contagious joy brought by his laugh. Mark was seldom seen without his iconic cowboy hat and he will be extremely missed.Mark was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Ray O'Connor, and his maternal and paternal grandparents.Mark is survived by wife, Kimberly (Horine); mother, Linda (Riggs) O'Connor; twin sister, Marsha (Jeff) Salsbury; sister, Kim (Paul) Morton; brother, John (Angie) O'Connor; and uncle, Terry O' Connor. Father figure to stepchildren Aaron (Lyn) and Megan, and favorite uncle to all nieces and nephews. Grandchildren Azalee, Malachi, Dagon and great-grandson Leyton Hayes. Step-brothers Jeff, Chris and Blue Haas of Pegosa Springs.In lieu of a service, Mark's final wishes were for any family condolences or personal comments to be sent to his mother at 1404 Milner, Apt. B, Hays, KS 67601 and/or wife at 6209 Douglas Fir Road, Joplin, MO 64804.

Mark Aaron O'Connor

Elsie Beiser, age 98, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022, at Hays Medical Center.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM on 
Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis. Burial 
will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis.

A complete obituary is pending and will be provided by Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.

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 </figure>Elsie Beiser, age 98, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022, at Hays Medical Center.Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM on 
Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis. Burial 
will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis.Visitation will be Tuesday 9 AM - 11 AM at the church.A complete obituary is pending and will be provided by Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.

Leon John Fellhoelter, 52, of Brewster, KS, died Saturday, November 19, 
2022. He was born October 11, 1970, in Hoxie, KS, to Boniface and Daisy 
(Heier) Fellhoelter. In 1989, Leon graduated from Grinnell High School 
where he was a member of the Student Council and National Honor Society.
 He then attended and graduated from the Northwest Kansas Area 
Vocational Technical School in Goodland, KS. Leon had worked for Grant 
Ostmeyer, Fellhoelter Farms, Victor Schwarz and Carpenter Cattle 
Company. 
On February 26, 2000, Leon married Lee Ann Green, in Scott City, KS. The
 couple had seven children. Leon enjoyed being active in his kids’ lives
 and doing 4-H as a family. He also served as an Ambassador for the 
Northwest Kansas Technical College and had been part of the governing 
board for the Northwest Kansas Educational Service Center. Leon was an 
active member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Angelus and later Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church in Colby. He taught CCD, was a lector and 
Eucharistic Minister. He was also a 4th Degree member of the Knights of 
Columbus, where he served in many different offices. 
Leon was preceded in death by his father Boniface and in-laws Hubert and Jeanette Green. 
He is survived by his wife Lee Ann; children, Latasha, Lyndzee, 
Lizabeth, Libertee, Leigha, Lucille and Lakeen; mother Daisy; siblings, 
Charles (Penny) Fellhoelter, Marilyn (Dreux) Schwaiger, Patricia (Leon) 
Heinen, Stephen (Laura) Fellhoelter and Linda (Kurt) Spachek and many 
nieces and nephews. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m., with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 
22, 2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. 
Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Angelus, with
 burial in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to The L Kids, St.
 Paul Catholic Church or Sacred Heart Catholic Church 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;

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 </figure>Leon John Fellhoelter, 52, of Brewster, KS, died Saturday, November 19, 
2022. He was born October 11, 1970, in Hoxie, KS, to Boniface and Daisy 
(Heier) Fellhoelter. In 1989, Leon graduated from Grinnell High School 
where he was a member of the Student Council and National Honor Society.
 He then attended and graduated from the Northwest Kansas Area 
Vocational Technical School in Goodland, KS. Leon had worked for Grant 
Ostmeyer, Fellhoelter Farms, Victor Schwarz and Carpenter Cattle 
Company. 
On February 26, 2000, Leon married Lee Ann Green, in Scott City, KS. The
 couple had seven children. Leon enjoyed being active in his kids’ lives
 and doing 4-H as a family. He also served as an Ambassador for the 
Northwest Kansas Technical College and had been part of the governing 
board for the Northwest Kansas Educational Service Center. Leon was an 
active member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Angelus and later Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church in Colby. He taught CCD, was a lector and 
Eucharistic Minister. He was also a 4th Degree member of the Knights of 
Columbus, where he served in many different offices. 
Leon was preceded in death by his father Boniface and in-laws Hubert and Jeanette Green. 
He is survived by his wife Lee Ann; children, Latasha, Lyndzee, 
Lizabeth, Libertee, Leigha, Lucille and Lakeen; mother Daisy; siblings, 
Charles (Penny) Fellhoelter, Marilyn (Dreux) Schwaiger, Patricia (Leon) 
Heinen, Stephen (Laura) Fellhoelter and Linda (Kurt) Spachek and many 
nieces and nephews. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m., with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 
22, 2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. 
Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Angelus, with
 burial in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to The L Kids, St.
 Paul Catholic Church or Sacred Heart Catholic Church 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;

Leon John Fellhoelter

Arthur Lee Katt passed away Friday, November 18, 2022, at the Sheridan 
County Health Long Term Care, at the age of 92. Arthur was born on June 
4, 1930, to Ernest and Regina (Keller) Katt, in Gove County, KS. 
In 1952, Arthur was drafted into the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1954. 
On August 29, 1956, Arthur married Pauline Zerr, at the St. Agnes 
Church, in Grainfield, KS. They shared over 66 years of marriage. 
Arthur was a lifelong farmer in Gove County. He was also a life-time member of the Grinnell VFW Post 2864. 
He is survived by his wife, Pauline; children, Patricia Randall (Don), 
of Gove, Phyllis Marcum (Terry), of Ellis, Allan Katt (Sue), of Hoxie, 
Peggy Doxon (Phil), of Grinnell and Alfred Katt (Cindy), of Wakeeney; 
eight grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; three great grandchildren 
and one on the way; 21 step great grandchildren; brothers, Leroy Katt 
(Delores) and Bernard Katt (Clementine), all of Grainfield. 
Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Regina Katt; 
brother Ernest Katt Jr; sisters, Virginia Wildeman and Mary Ann Katt and
 brother-in-law Ralph Wildeman. 
Private family services will take place. Memorials may be made to the 
Sheridan County Health Long Term Care, in Hoxie, and sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701.

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 </figure>Arthur Lee Katt passed away Friday, November 18, 2022, at the Sheridan 
County Health Long Term Care, at the age of 92. Arthur was born on June 
4, 1930, to Ernest and Regina (Keller) Katt, in Gove County, KS. 
In 1952, Arthur was drafted into the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1954. 
On August 29, 1956, Arthur married Pauline Zerr, at the St. Agnes 
Church, in Grainfield, KS. They shared over 66 years of marriage. 
Arthur was a lifelong farmer in Gove County. He was also a life-time member of the Grinnell VFW Post 2864. 
He is survived by his wife, Pauline; children, Patricia Randall (Don), 
of Gove, Phyllis Marcum (Terry), of Ellis, Allan Katt (Sue), of Hoxie, 
Peggy Doxon (Phil), of Grinnell and Alfred Katt (Cindy), of Wakeeney; 
eight grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; three great grandchildren 
and one on the way; 21 step great grandchildren; brothers, Leroy Katt 
(Delores) and Bernard Katt (Clementine), all of Grainfield. 
Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Regina Katt; 
brother Ernest Katt Jr; sisters, Virginia Wildeman and Mary Ann Katt and
 brother-in-law Ralph Wildeman. 
Private family services will take place. Memorials may be made to the 
Sheridan County Health Long Term Care, in Hoxie, 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;

Arthur Lee Katt

Wayne E. Johnson, 79, of Cherry Hills Village, CO passed away on 
Wednesday, November 16, 2022, after a brief but hard fought battle with 
cancer. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing. 
Wayne was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and 
friend. He grew up on a farm in north-central Kansas and attended 
college at the University of Kansas and Fort Hays State. Wayne primarily
 worked for CertainTeed Corp. and later served as President of Dana 
Kepner Company for 18 years, from which he retired in 2013. He loved to 
golf, travel, and watch sports. Wayne dearly loved his wife and took 
great pride in the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren. 
Wayne was born on January 28, 1943, in Formoso, Kansas. He was preceded 
in death by his parents, Ralph and Zelma; his brother, John, and sister,
 Pauline Sothers; and brother-in-law Fred Horne.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Virginia, his sons Deron 
(Jennifer) of Littleton, CO and Derek (Karin) of Greenville, SC; his 
four grandchildren, Michele Wilson(Ryan), Nick, Elin and Anna; his 
sister Clara Horne of Corvallis, OR; brother-in-law Gerald Sothers of 
Courtland KS; sister-in-law Pat of Paonia CO, and many nieces and 
nephews.

Friends and family are invited to attend the celebration of life 
which will be held on December 19th at 10:30 am at Horan and McConaty 
Funeral Home (Centennial), 5303 East County Line Road, Centennial, CO 
80122. The celebration of life will be followed by a reception where the
 family will receive guests. Interment will follow at the adjacent Rocky
 Mountain Memorial Park Gardens. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial 
contributions can be made in Wayne Johnson’s name to <a href="https://navysealdannydietzfoundation.com/">The Navy SEAL Danny Dietz Foundation</a>.

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 </figure>Wayne E. Johnson, 79, of Cherry Hills Village, CO passed away on 
Wednesday, November 16, 2022, after a brief but hard fought battle with 
cancer. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing. 
Wayne was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and 
friend. He grew up on a farm in north-central Kansas and attended 
college at the University of Kansas and Fort Hays State. Wayne primarily
 worked for CertainTeed Corp. and later served as President of Dana 
Kepner Company for 18 years, from which he retired in 2013. He loved to 
golf, travel, and watch sports. Wayne dearly loved his wife and took 
great pride in the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren. 
Wayne was born on January 28, 1943, in Formoso, Kansas. He was preceded 
in death by his parents, Ralph and Zelma; his brother, John, and sister,
 Pauline Sothers; and brother-in-law Fred Horne.He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Virginia, his sons Deron 
(Jennifer) of Littleton, CO and Derek (Karin) of Greenville, SC; his 
four grandchildren, Michele Wilson(Ryan), Nick, Elin and Anna; his 
sister Clara Horne of Corvallis, OR; brother-in-law Gerald Sothers of 
Courtland KS; sister-in-law Pat of Paonia CO, and many nieces and 
nephews.Friends and family are invited to attend the celebration of life 
which will be held on December 19th at 10:30 am at Horan and McConaty 
Funeral Home (Centennial), 5303 East County Line Road, Centennial, CO 
80122. The celebration of life will be followed by a reception where the
 family will receive guests. Interment will follow at the adjacent Rocky
 Mountain Memorial Park Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial 
contributions can be made in Wayne Johnson’s name to <a href="https://navysealdannydietzfoundation.com/">The Navy SEAL Danny Dietz Foundation</a>.

Wayne E. Johnson

Community advocate and leader Clifford A. Mayo has died at 88. When 
you picture a civic leader in Southwest Kansas, Cliff Mayo comes to 
mind. A lifelong resident of Garden City, Cliff served on the Finney 
County Commission for 18 years after leading a family farm for decades. 
Civic engagement took many forms for Cliff and his wife, Pat. They were 
recognized as Finney County Pioneers by the Finney County Historical 
Society and inducted into the YMCA Hall of Fame in 2014. Cliff was a 
co-founder of the Garden City Family YMCA in 1964 with two fellow 
community leaders and was the capital campaign chairman to raise funds 
to build the original facility. 
Cliff was a family man raising three children with Pat—Steven (Michelle)
 of Garden City, Elaine Sexton (Steve) of McKinney, Texas, and Susan 
Cloud (David) of Garden City. The couple met at an American Royal 4-H 
Congress when they were 18. They began school together in 1952 at Kansas
 State University, but he returned to the farm in Garden City after his 
father fell ill in 1953. The couple was married February 14, 1954. 
Cliff was a committed farmer and rancher who continued the tradition of 
generations before him and was joined by his son Steve and his 
son-in-law Steve Sexton for many years. After retiring from day-to-day 
farm operations, Cliff threw his energy into the county commission. He 
and Pat were recognized for their contributions to the field of 
agriculture and farm life in the 1993 Kansas class of Master Farmers and
 Master Farm Homemakers. Cliff served as a board member of the Garden 
City Co-op for 12 years, the PCA local board and the stockholder 
advisory committee for Farm Credit Services for many years. He was also
 a passionate advocate for water rights in rural counties while serving 
on the Kansas Water Authority for four years. 
The youngest of two children, Cliff graduated from Garden City High 
School in 1952 after competing in hurdles and long jump as a track 
athlete and was a football team captain. Cliff attained the American 
Farmer Degree through FFA, the first in Garden City history, in 1955. He
 was recognized for his contributions to the local community as an 
inductee into the GCHS Hall of Fame in 2009. 
A devout Christian, Cliff gave his life to Christ as a teenager at 
Methodist youth camp. He was involved in various functions as a lay 
leader of the First United Methodist Church in Garden City and served 
for many years as a leader in the Bread of Life Emmaus community 
beginning in 1992 and as the first men’s lay leader of a walk from 
Southwest Kansas. His pall bearers represent some of the many that have 
followed in his footsteps in that effort. 
As their family grew to include eight grandchildren and eight great 
grandchildren, Cliff and Pat showed up. They were in the stands rooting 
on the kids as they showed animals at the county fair, played sports and
 presented speeches. 
Like his parents, children and grandchildren, Cliff was involved in 
Finney County 4-H as a member, advocate and supporter throughout his 
life. He earned the Kansas 4-H Key Award in 1952—a who’s who of youth 
leaders. 
Cliff was active in the Sunrisers Kiwanis Club from 1976-2016 serving in
 local, regional and national leadership roles, and participating in a 
variety of programs to support local youth. He was honored with the 
Hixon Award for his contributions. Cliff and Pat made that commitment a 
family affair inviting the oldest five grandchildren to join them on a 
unique trip to the international conference. 
Cliff passed his passion for community on to his children and 
grandchildren to follow in his footsteps and supported their endeavors 
while sponsoring the formation of the Key Club at Garden City High 
School in 1995 and encouraging high school students to gain civic 
experience and responsibility. 
While at times stubborn, he always liked to have a good time. He was the
 ultimate prankster and loved to make people laugh. His sense of humor, 
infectious personality and bear hugs will be missed by many. 
Cliff’s life will be celebrated on Friday, November 25, at 1:30pm at the 
First United Methodist Church in Garden City with Rev. Joel Plisek 
officiating. The service may also be viewed on Facebook Live on the 
Garnand Funeral Home Facebook page. Burial will follow at Valley View 
Cemetery in Garden City. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
on Wednesday at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. 
Memorial gifts will be directed to the Finney County 4-H Foundation, the
 K-State AGR House (Cliff's fraternity) and Garden Valley Retirement 
Home where he was so well cared for the past seven months. 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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 </figure>Community advocate and leader Clifford A. Mayo has died at 88. When 
you picture a civic leader in Southwest Kansas, Cliff Mayo comes to 
mind. A lifelong resident of Garden City, Cliff served on the Finney 
County Commission for 18 years after leading a family farm for decades. 
Civic engagement took many forms for Cliff and his wife, Pat. They were 
recognized as Finney County Pioneers by the Finney County Historical 
Society and inducted into the YMCA Hall of Fame in 2014. Cliff was a 
co-founder of the Garden City Family YMCA in 1964 with two fellow 
community leaders and was the capital campaign chairman to raise funds 
to build the original facility. 
Cliff was a family man raising three children with Pat—Steven (Michelle)
 of Garden City, Elaine Sexton (Steve) of McKinney, Texas, and Susan 
Cloud (David) of Garden City. The couple met at an American Royal 4-H 
Congress when they were 18. They began school together in 1952 at Kansas
 State University, but he returned to the farm in Garden City after his 
father fell ill in 1953. The couple was married February 14, 1954. 
Cliff was a committed farmer and rancher who continued the tradition of 
generations before him and was joined by his son Steve and his 
son-in-law Steve Sexton for many years. After retiring from day-to-day 
farm operations, Cliff threw his energy into the county commission. He 
and Pat were recognized for their contributions to the field of 
agriculture and farm life in the 1993 Kansas class of Master Farmers and
 Master Farm Homemakers. Cliff served as a board member of the Garden 
City Co-op for 12 years, the PCA local board and the stockholder 
advisory committee for Farm Credit Services for many years. He was also
 a passionate advocate for water rights in rural counties while serving 
on the Kansas Water Authority for four years. 
The youngest of two children, Cliff graduated from Garden City High 
School in 1952 after competing in hurdles and long jump as a track 
athlete and was a football team captain. Cliff attained the American 
Farmer Degree through FFA, the first in Garden City history, in 1955. He
 was recognized for his contributions to the local community as an 
inductee into the GCHS Hall of Fame in 2009. 
A devout Christian, Cliff gave his life to Christ as a teenager at 
Methodist youth camp. He was involved in various functions as a lay 
leader of the First United Methodist Church in Garden City and served 
for many years as a leader in the Bread of Life Emmaus community 
beginning in 1992 and as the first men’s lay leader of a walk from 
Southwest Kansas. His pall bearers represent some of the many that have 
followed in his footsteps in that effort. 
As their family grew to include eight grandchildren and eight great 
grandchildren, Cliff and Pat showed up. They were in the stands rooting 
on the kids as they showed animals at the county fair, played sports and
 presented speeches. 
Like his parents, children and grandchildren, Cliff was involved in 
Finney County 4-H as a member, advocate and supporter throughout his 
life. He earned the Kansas 4-H Key Award in 1952—a who’s who of youth 
leaders. 
Cliff was active in the Sunrisers Kiwanis Club from 1976-2016 serving in
 local, regional and national leadership roles, and participating in a 
variety of programs to support local youth. He was honored with the 
Hixon Award for his contributions. Cliff and Pat made that commitment a 
family affair inviting the oldest five grandchildren to join them on a 
unique trip to the international conference. 
Cliff passed his passion for community on to his children and 
grandchildren to follow in his footsteps and supported their endeavors 
while sponsoring the formation of the Key Club at Garden City High 
School in 1995 and encouraging high school students to gain civic 
experience and responsibility. 
While at times stubborn, he always liked to have a good time. He was the
 ultimate prankster and loved to make people laugh. His sense of humor, 
infectious personality and bear hugs will be missed by many. 
Cliff’s life will be celebrated on Friday, November 25, at 1:30pm at the 
First United Methodist Church in Garden City with Rev. Joel Plisek 
officiating. The service may also be viewed on Facebook Live on the 
Garnand Funeral Home Facebook page. Burial will follow at Valley View 
Cemetery in Garden City. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
on Wednesday at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. 
Memorial gifts will be directed to the Finney County 4-H Foundation, the
 K-State AGR House (Cliff's fraternity) and Garden Valley Retirement 
Home where he was so well cared for the past seven months. Condolences 
may be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Clifford A. Mayo

Rosalie Ann “Rose” Roper,&nbsp;70, passed away on November 16, 2022, at 
Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kan. She was born on April 25, 1952, 
in Great Bend, Kan., to Julius and Teresia (Zoth) Penka. On January 2, 
1992, she was married to Jim Roper in Denton, Tex. He survives.

An area resident for the past 20 years coming from Amarillo, Tex., 
Rosalie was a retired member of the United States Navy and the United 
States Army. She also worked for juvenile services, at VA Amarillo 
Health Care System, and most recently as a postmaster for the United 
States Postal Service in Otis and Olmitz. 

Rosalie was a member of the 
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Survivors include her husband of the home; one son, Jeremy McKowski 
of Boulder, Colo.; a brother, Tom (Bonita) Penka of Olmitz, Kan.; two 
sisters, Kathy (Gail) Brock of Great Bend, Kan., and Dorothy (Ron) 
Fercking of Hoisington, Kan.; and many nieces and nephews. She is 
preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Dan Penka; and an infant 
sister, Mary Theresa.

Funeral services are pending with Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. 
Memorials have been designated to Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice, 
in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, Kan., 
67544.

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 </figure>Rosalie Ann “Rose” Roper,&nbsp;70, passed away on November 16, 2022, at 
Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kan. She was born on April 25, 1952, 
in Great Bend, Kan., to Julius and Teresia (Zoth) Penka. On January 2, 
1992, she was married to Jim Roper in Denton, Tex. He survives.An area resident for the past 20 years coming from Amarillo, Tex., 
Rosalie was a retired member of the United States Navy and the United 
States Army. She also worked for juvenile services, at VA Amarillo 
Health Care System, and most recently as a postmaster for the United 
States Postal Service in Otis and Olmitz. Rosalie was a member of the 
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.Survivors include her husband of the home; one son, Jeremy McKowski 
of Boulder, Colo.; a brother, Tom (Bonita) Penka of Olmitz, Kan.; two 
sisters, Kathy (Gail) Brock of Great Bend, Kan., and Dorothy (Ron) 
Fercking of Hoisington, Kan.; and many nieces and nephews. She is 
preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Dan Penka; and an infant 
sister, Mary Theresa.Funeral services are pending with Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. 
Memorials have been designated to Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice, 
in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, Kan., 
67544.

Rosalie Ann 'Rose' Roper

Peter “Pete” Rodriquez, age 62, passed 
away on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the SunPorch Nursing Home in 
Dodge City, Kansas. He was born to Greg Rodriquez and Nadine Barron on 
July 24, 1960, in Rocky Ford, Colorado. Pete later moved to Leoti, 
becoming a member of the community in 1980.

He had a love of trucks and working on them which led him to be 
employed by the Union Pacific Railroad. He served in the position of 
section truck driver for 12 years before leaving the railroad after 
incurring a work injury. His love of trucking continued as he found 
himself drive trucks for local farmers in the area during each harvest 
season and performing general maintenance. Peter started Rodriquez 
Trucking Company in 2010 and ran it successfully until 2015 hauling 
grain until his health began to decline.

On September 15, 1979, Pete married Irene Salas in Tribune, Kansas. 
They were married 16 years before divorcing. From this union of marriage
 came four daughters, Candice, Susan, Cecilia, and Maria who he loved 
greatly.

Pete loved food with his favored being anything and everything but 
narrowed it down to menudo, steak, Chinese food, Taco Bell and anything 
sweet. his hobbies included playing bingo, trips to the casino and 
music. He often would find himself humming to the music because he 
didn’t know the words.

Peter loved his grandkids and great grandkids and would spend time 
with them when he could and as his health allowed. He had 13 
grandchildren, 13 step grandchildren and 4 step great grandchildren. 
Peter was very proud of each one of them.

On March 31, 2000, Peter married Maria S. Rodriguez in Leoti Kansas. 
With this marriage, Pete gained two sons and two daughters, Adan, Ivan, 
Haydee, and Cynthia. Pete and Maria traveled to Mexico often visiting 
family, they made a life together until her death in 2015.

Survivors include his children, Candice Rodriquez of Garden City, 
Kansas, Susan &amp; Casey Fitzgerald of Dodge City, Kansas, Cecilia 
Corado of Garden City, Kansas, Maria Rodriquez and her Fiancé Shadow 
Butler of Holcomb, Kansas, Adan &amp; Cinthia Rodriguez of Chaparral, 
New Mexico, Haydee &amp; Eduardo Rivas of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Ivan 
Rodriguez of Leoti, Kansas, His brothers Johnny &amp; Maria Rodriquez of
 Deerfield, Kansas, David &amp; Marjorie Rodriquez of Great Bend, 
Kansas, Paul Rodriquez of Rock Ford, Colorado, Mike Rodriquez of Leoti, 
Kansas, Freddie Rodriquez of Hutchinson, Kansas, and Gary Rodriquez of 
Leoti, Kansas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, granddaughter Tianna M.
 Rodriquez, stepdaughter Cynthia I. Rodriquez, and his sister Theresa 
Bailon.

Vigil service will be held at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, November 22, 2022,&nbsp; at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Leoti, Kansas with Father Tim Hickey 
Presiding.

Funeral mass will be on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. 
at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Leoti, Kansas with Father Tim Hickey 
presiding. &nbsp;Funeral services will be live streamed at <a href="https://www.priceandsons.com">www.priceandsons.com</a>.

Interment will be in the Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas.

Memorials in Lieu of flowers may be given to the Peter Rodriquez 
Memorial Fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 161, Leoti,
 Kansas, 67861.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, 
November 21, 2022, and from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 
November 22, 2022, at Price and Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Peter “Pete” Rodriquez, age 62, passed 
away on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the SunPorch Nursing Home in 
Dodge City, Kansas. He was born to Greg Rodriquez and Nadine Barron on 
July 24, 1960, in Rocky Ford, Colorado. Pete later moved to Leoti, 
becoming a member of the community in 1980.He had a love of trucks and working on them which led him to be 
employed by the Union Pacific Railroad. He served in the position of 
section truck driver for 12 years before leaving the railroad after 
incurring a work injury. His love of trucking continued as he found 
himself drive trucks for local farmers in the area during each harvest 
season and performing general maintenance. Peter started Rodriquez 
Trucking Company in 2010 and ran it successfully until 2015 hauling 
grain until his health began to decline.On September 15, 1979, Pete married Irene Salas in Tribune, Kansas. 
They were married 16 years before divorcing. From this union of marriage
 came four daughters, Candice, Susan, Cecilia, and Maria who he loved 
greatly.Pete loved food with his favored being anything and everything but 
narrowed it down to menudo, steak, Chinese food, Taco Bell and anything 
sweet. his hobbies included playing bingo, trips to the casino and 
music. He often would find himself humming to the music because he 
didn’t know the words.Peter loved his grandkids and great grandkids and would spend time 
with them when he could and as his health allowed. He had 13 
grandchildren, 13 step grandchildren and 4 step great grandchildren. 
Peter was very proud of each one of them.On March 31, 2000, Peter married Maria S. Rodriguez in Leoti Kansas. 
With this marriage, Pete gained two sons and two daughters, Adan, Ivan, 
Haydee, and Cynthia. Pete and Maria traveled to Mexico often visiting 
family, they made a life together until her death in 2015.Survivors include his children, Candice Rodriquez of Garden City, 
Kansas, Susan &amp; Casey Fitzgerald of Dodge City, Kansas, Cecilia 
Corado of Garden City, Kansas, Maria Rodriquez and her Fiancé Shadow 
Butler of Holcomb, Kansas, Adan &amp; Cinthia Rodriguez of Chaparral, 
New Mexico, Haydee &amp; Eduardo Rivas of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Ivan 
Rodriguez of Leoti, Kansas, His brothers Johnny &amp; Maria Rodriquez of
 Deerfield, Kansas, David &amp; Marjorie Rodriquez of Great Bend, 
Kansas, Paul Rodriquez of Rock Ford, Colorado, Mike Rodriquez of Leoti, 
Kansas, Freddie Rodriquez of Hutchinson, Kansas, and Gary Rodriquez of 
Leoti, Kansas.He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, granddaughter Tianna M.
 Rodriquez, stepdaughter Cynthia I. Rodriquez, and his sister Theresa 
Bailon.Vigil service will be held at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, November 22, 2022,&nbsp; at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Leoti, Kansas with Father Tim Hickey 
Presiding.Funeral mass will be on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. 
at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Leoti, Kansas with Father Tim Hickey 
presiding. &nbsp;Funeral services will be live streamed at <a href="https://www.priceandsons.com">www.priceandsons.com</a>.Interment will be in the Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas.Memorials in Lieu of flowers may be given to the Peter Rodriquez 
Memorial Fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 161, Leoti,
 Kansas, 67861.Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, 
November 21, 2022, and from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 
November 22, 2022, at Price and Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas.&nbsp;

Peter 'Pete' Rodriquez

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

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 </figure>July 28, 1955 ~ November 18, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Lisa (Archer) McNeely

Longtime Goodland, Kansas, resident Roger Wayne Crotinger departed 
this life unexpectedly on November 18th, 2022, at&nbsp;his home in Goodland.

Roger was born June 25th, 1949, in Great Bend, KS to Ida Irene 
(Reifschneider) and Lawrence Edwin Crotinger Sr.&nbsp; He was one of five 
children.&nbsp; Roger graduated from Pawnee Heights High School in Rozel, KS 
in 1968, and then went on to attend Beloit Vo-Tech for one year.&nbsp; He was
 an athlete and enjoyed sports.&nbsp;

Roger worked for ADM for many years and retired in 2012.&nbsp; He then 
started working for Nutrien Ag.&nbsp; Roger enjoyed attending his grandkids’ 
activities and loved fishing.

Roger married Vickie Russell on April 25th, 1998, in Goodland, KS.&nbsp;

Roger is survived by his wife, Vickie of the home; mother-in-law Jean
 Russell of Goodland, sisters Barb (Dean) Graber of Goodland, KS; Patti 
(Bill) Nicholson of Hoisington, KS; Beckie (Danny) Chapman of Oswego, 
KS; brother and sister-in-law’s Shellie and Randy Gausman and Casey and 
Connie Russell of Goodland, KS; daughters Teresa (Marshal) Hoppe of 
Goodland, KS; Tonya (Brian) Medina of Wallace, KS; Vanessa Crotinger of 
Topeka, KS; step sons Lance (DeLisa) Goodman of Ozawkie, KS, and Jerrod 
(Allie) Goodman of Spring Hill, KS.&nbsp; He is also survived by grandkids, 
Emily &amp; Oliver Hoppe, Spencer, Trever, &amp; Breanna Medina, Camdyn 
Goodman, and Hartley Goodman.&nbsp;

He is preceded in death by his parents, one infant brother Lawrence, Jr. and one step son Derek Goodman.

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

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 </figure>Longtime Goodland, Kansas, resident Roger Wayne Crotinger departed 
this life unexpectedly on November 18th, 2022, at&nbsp;his home in Goodland.Roger was born June 25th, 1949, in Great Bend, KS to Ida Irene 
(Reifschneider) and Lawrence Edwin Crotinger Sr.&nbsp; He was one of five 
children.&nbsp; Roger graduated from Pawnee Heights High School in Rozel, KS 
in 1968, and then went on to attend Beloit Vo-Tech for one year.&nbsp; He was
 an athlete and enjoyed sports.&nbsp;Roger worked for ADM for many years and retired in 2012.&nbsp; He then 
started working for Nutrien Ag.&nbsp; Roger enjoyed attending his grandkids’ 
activities and loved fishing.Roger married Vickie Russell on April 25th, 1998, in Goodland, KS.&nbsp;Roger is survived by his wife, Vickie of the home; mother-in-law Jean
 Russell of Goodland, sisters Barb (Dean) Graber of Goodland, KS; Patti 
(Bill) Nicholson of Hoisington, KS; Beckie (Danny) Chapman of Oswego, 
KS; brother and sister-in-law’s Shellie and Randy Gausman and Casey and 
Connie Russell of Goodland, KS; daughters Teresa (Marshal) Hoppe of 
Goodland, KS; Tonya (Brian) Medina of Wallace, KS; Vanessa Crotinger of 
Topeka, KS; step sons Lance (DeLisa) Goodman of Ozawkie, KS, and Jerrod 
(Allie) Goodman of Spring Hill, KS.&nbsp; He is also survived by grandkids, 
Emily &amp; Oliver Hoppe, Spencer, Trever, &amp; Breanna Medina, Camdyn 
Goodman, and Hartley Goodman.&nbsp;He is preceded in death by his parents, one infant brother Lawrence, Jr. and one step son Derek Goodman.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Roger-Crotinger">HERE</a> for service details.

Roger Wayne Crotinger

Josepha M. (Klein) Dome, age 94, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Via Christi Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.

She was born December 7, 1927, in Pfeifer, Kansas to Adam and Magdalena (Breit) Klein.

She married Leonard C. Dome on April 22, 1947, at Pfeifer, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death&nbsp; December 15, 1969.&nbsp;

Josepha was a homemaker who loved sewing, crocheting, baking, and 
crafting.&nbsp; She was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis, a former 
member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and Holy Cross Altar Society.

Survivors include her children, Laura Lang and husband, Raymond, Lyons,
 KS; Lita VonFeldt and husband, John, Hays, KS; Lisa Wiesner and 
husband, Tom, Hays, KS; her sister-in-law, Carolyn Klein, Wichita, KS; 
her eleven grandchildren, Lana Lang and Darius Davis; Chet Lang (Kara); 
Jodi Woydziak (Neil); Sara Wohletz (Tony); Toni Johnson; Jennifer 
VonFeldt; Jacqueline VonFeldt&nbsp; (David Volstrup-Petersen); Mark VonFeldt 
(Amy); Jared VonFeldt (Danielle); Nathan Wiesner, and Paul Wiesner; and 
her eighteen great grandchildren.

Josepha was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her five 
brothers, Sylvester Klein; Sylvanius Klein; Alvin Klein; Victor Klein; 
Elmer Klein; her two sisters, Helen Dome and Irene Jacobs.&nbsp;

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 23, 
2022, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Pfeifer, Kansas with Father Curtis 
Carlson O.F.M. Cap. officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery,
 Pfeifer, Kansas.

A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, at 
Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 
67601.

Visitation is from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley 
Mortuary of Hays and from 9:00 to 10:00 A,M. Wednesday, at the Holy 
Cross Catholic Church, Pfeifer, Kansas.

The family suggests memorials for masses.

Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or 
can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

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 </figure>Josepha M. (Klein) Dome, age 94, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Via Christi Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.She was born December 7, 1927, in Pfeifer, Kansas to Adam and Magdalena (Breit) Klein.She married Leonard C. Dome on April 22, 1947, at Pfeifer, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death&nbsp; December 15, 1969.&nbsp;Josepha was a homemaker who loved sewing, crocheting, baking, and 
crafting.&nbsp; She was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis, a former 
member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and Holy Cross Altar Society.Survivors include her children, Laura Lang and husband, Raymond, Lyons,
 KS; Lita VonFeldt and husband, John, Hays, KS; Lisa Wiesner and 
husband, Tom, Hays, KS; her sister-in-law, Carolyn Klein, Wichita, KS; 
her eleven grandchildren, Lana Lang and Darius Davis; Chet Lang (Kara); 
Jodi Woydziak (Neil); Sara Wohletz (Tony); Toni Johnson; Jennifer 
VonFeldt; Jacqueline VonFeldt&nbsp; (David Volstrup-Petersen); Mark VonFeldt 
(Amy); Jared VonFeldt (Danielle); Nathan Wiesner, and Paul Wiesner; and 
her eighteen great grandchildren.Josepha was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her five 
brothers, Sylvester Klein; Sylvanius Klein; Alvin Klein; Victor Klein; 
Elmer Klein; her two sisters, Helen Dome and Irene Jacobs.&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 23, 
2022, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Pfeifer, Kansas with Father Curtis 
Carlson O.F.M. Cap. officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery,
 Pfeifer, Kansas.A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, at 
Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 
67601.Visitation is from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley 
Mortuary of Hays and from 9:00 to 10:00 A,M. Wednesday, at the Holy 
Cross Catholic Church, Pfeifer, Kansas.The family suggests memorials for masses.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or 
can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Josepha M. (Klein) Dome

Lola Mae Gilkison, 95, died Friday November 4, 2022, at Aldersgate Village in Topeka, Kansas.

She was born February 26, 1927, in Larned, Kansas, the 
daughter of William Melvin and Verna Ellen Broadbooks Barrett.&nbsp; Lola Mae
 married John J Gilkison on February 9, 1947, in the Radium Methodist 
Church in Radium, Kansas.&nbsp; John preceded her in death on January 1, 2015,&nbsp; just a month short of their 68th anniversary.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, sister 
Opal (Kenneth) Dimond, brother Russell (Babe) Barrett and infant twin 
sisters Eileen and Irene Barrett and nephew Patrick Dimond,

Survivors include her children, daughter Marsha (Kent) 
Palmberg of Topeka, Kansas and son Chris (Jayme) Gilkison of Lake 
Jackson, Texas; five grandchildren Braden (Dawn) Palmberg of Topeka, 
Valerie (Jeff) Stebbins of Topeka, Scott (Candace) Palmberg of San 
Antonio, Texas, Karissa (Craig) Chott of St. Louis, Missouri, and Tyler 
(Ashley) Gilkison of Austin, Texas, six great-grandsons, four step 
grandchildren and nine great-step-grandchildren.

Lola Mae graduated from Radium High School in 1945.&nbsp; She 
was employed at the City Clerk’s Office and First National Bank and 
Trust Company, both in Larned until her retirement from the bank in 
1992.&nbsp; She was a member of the Li-Ar-Mu Club, First United Methodist 
Church and United Methodist Women, all of Larned.&nbsp; Lola Mae and John 
moved to Aldersgate Village in Topeka, Kansas in 2012 after being Larned
 residents for over 68 years.

Lola Mae was dedicated to her family and friends.&nbsp; She 
showered them with letters and cards and never forgot a birthday or an 
anniversary.&nbsp; Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren treasure the $2 
dollar bills she steadfastly gave them at birthdays and Christmas.&nbsp; On 
one memorable event, the family created a poster of a $2 bill with her 
picture on it.&nbsp; She taught all of her grandchildren to play Pitch and 
Kings on the Corners.&nbsp; She will be lovingly remembered.

Cremation has taken place and a service will be held at 
the Larned Methodist Church at a later date. &nbsp;Memorials may be sent to 
the First United Methodist Church, Larned or the donor’s choice in care 
of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

<figure>
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 </figure>Lola Mae Gilkison, 95, died Friday November 4, 2022, at Aldersgate Village in Topeka, Kansas.She was born February 26, 1927, in Larned, Kansas, the 
daughter of William Melvin and Verna Ellen Broadbooks Barrett.&nbsp; Lola Mae
 married John J Gilkison on February 9, 1947, in the Radium Methodist 
Church in Radium, Kansas.&nbsp; John preceded her in death on January 1, 2015,&nbsp; just a month short of their 68th anniversary.She was also preceded in death by her parents, sister 
Opal (Kenneth) Dimond, brother Russell (Babe) Barrett and infant twin 
sisters Eileen and Irene Barrett and nephew Patrick Dimond,Survivors include her children, daughter Marsha (Kent) 
Palmberg of Topeka, Kansas and son Chris (Jayme) Gilkison of Lake 
Jackson, Texas; five grandchildren Braden (Dawn) Palmberg of Topeka, 
Valerie (Jeff) Stebbins of Topeka, Scott (Candace) Palmberg of San 
Antonio, Texas, Karissa (Craig) Chott of St. Louis, Missouri, and Tyler 
(Ashley) Gilkison of Austin, Texas, six great-grandsons, four step 
grandchildren and nine great-step-grandchildren.Lola Mae graduated from Radium High School in 1945.&nbsp; She 
was employed at the City Clerk’s Office and First National Bank and 
Trust Company, both in Larned until her retirement from the bank in 
1992.&nbsp; She was a member of the Li-Ar-Mu Club, First United Methodist 
Church and United Methodist Women, all of Larned.&nbsp; Lola Mae and John 
moved to Aldersgate Village in Topeka, Kansas in 2012 after being Larned
 residents for over 68 years.Lola Mae was dedicated to her family and friends.&nbsp; She 
showered them with letters and cards and never forgot a birthday or an 
anniversary.&nbsp; Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren treasure the $2 
dollar bills she steadfastly gave them at birthdays and Christmas.&nbsp; On 
one memorable event, the family created a poster of a $2 bill with her 
picture on it.&nbsp; She taught all of her grandchildren to play Pitch and 
Kings on the Corners.&nbsp; She will be lovingly remembered.Cremation has taken place and a service will be held at 
the Larned Methodist Church at a later date. &nbsp;Memorials may be sent to 
the First United Methodist Church, Larned or the donor’s choice in care 
of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Lola Mae Gilkison

Charles Dee Zortman, 92, went to meet his Master on November 17, 
2022. He was born September 29, 1930, to Herbert E. Zortman &amp; Gladys
 Newell Zortman of Fowler, Kansas.&nbsp; He attended the Fowler schools and 
in 1948 went to Central College of McPherson, where he met Ramona 
Catron.&nbsp; After marrying her on December 21, 1949, they moved to the 
family farm.

&nbsp;“Chuck," as he liked to be called, was instrumental in the growth of
 the family business of Zortman Sons with his brothers.&nbsp; With the 
addition of other partners, it became Fowler Feeders.&nbsp;

Agriculture and livestock production may have been his profession but
 his true passion was the collecting and restoration of antiques.&nbsp; His 
knowledge was extensive and his presence at auctions commonplace.&nbsp; This 
activity continued to within weeks of his passing.

Survivors include his wife, Ramona Zortman, 3 sons, Dean Zortman 
(Lynne) of Fowler, Steve Zortman (Terrie) of Fowler, Duane Zortman 
(Jamie) of Amarillo, TX, a daughter Debra Zortman Fischer (Vernon) of 
Sharon Springs, KS, 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and a host 
of wonderful friends.

Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Orville &amp; Maude 
Newell, who played a great role in his early years, his father Herbert 
E. Zortman, mother Gladys Newell Zortman, brothers Orville Edwin 
Zortman, Herbert Cary (Cay) Zortman, Gerald Lynn (Gary) Zortman, 
sister-in-law Jueene Zortman and daughter-in-law Becky Zortman.

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

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 </figure>Charles Dee Zortman, 92, went to meet his Master on November 17, 
2022. He was born September 29, 1930, to Herbert E. Zortman &amp; Gladys
 Newell Zortman of Fowler, Kansas.&nbsp; He attended the Fowler schools and 
in 1948 went to Central College of McPherson, where he met Ramona 
Catron.&nbsp; After marrying her on December 21, 1949, they moved to the 
family farm.&nbsp;“Chuck," as he liked to be called, was instrumental in the growth of
 the family business of Zortman Sons with his brothers.&nbsp; With the 
addition of other partners, it became Fowler Feeders.&nbsp;Agriculture and livestock production may have been his profession but
 his true passion was the collecting and restoration of antiques.&nbsp; His 
knowledge was extensive and his presence at auctions commonplace.&nbsp; This 
activity continued to within weeks of his passing.Survivors include his wife, Ramona Zortman, 3 sons, Dean Zortman 
(Lynne) of Fowler, Steve Zortman (Terrie) of Fowler, Duane Zortman 
(Jamie) of Amarillo, TX, a daughter Debra Zortman Fischer (Vernon) of 
Sharon Springs, KS, 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and a host 
of wonderful friends.Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Orville &amp; Maude 
Newell, who played a great role in his early years, his father Herbert 
E. Zortman, mother Gladys Newell Zortman, brothers Orville Edwin 
Zortman, Herbert Cary (Cay) Zortman, Gerald Lynn (Gary) Zortman, 
sister-in-law Jueene Zortman and daughter-in-law Becky Zortman.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/CharlesChuck-Zortman">HERE</a> for service details.

Charles 'Chuck' Dee Zortman

Cynthia Lou Pitcock, 75, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at the Russell Regional Hospital.

Cynthia was born January 24, 1947, in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; She was one of four daughters born to Dean and Marjorie (Pope) Dumler.&nbsp; She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School.&nbsp; She graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor Degree in Psychology.&nbsp; She then attended and graduated from Frostburg University with a Masters Degree in Phycology.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Cynthia was difference maker. She held many executive positions at companies throughout her life.

Cynthia was a devoted homemaker for her family.&nbsp; She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and the Russell VFW Ladies Auxiliary.&nbsp; She enjoyed watching sports especially her son's and her grandchildren’s sporting activities.

Cynthia’s surviving family include her son, David Pitcock (Barbara) of Russell, Kansas; sisters, Betha Howard of Hays, Kansas, Christy Young (Kirk) of Marquette, Kansas and Judy Knepp (Ron) of Augusta, Kansas; three grandchildren: Brooklyn, Chance, and Kali and three great grandchildren: Jet, Noxx, and Lola.

She was proud to be "Nana Cindy" to anyone who knew her.

Cynthia was preceded in death by her parents and son, Scott Pitcock.

Celebration of Cynthia’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Russell.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; 

A Memorial has been established as the Cynthia Pitcock Memorial Fund.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Cynthia Lou Pitcock, 75, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at the Russell Regional Hospital.Cynthia was born January 24, 1947, in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; She was one of four daughters born to Dean and Marjorie (Pope) Dumler.&nbsp; She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School.&nbsp; She graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor Degree in Psychology.&nbsp; She then attended and graduated from Frostburg University with a Masters Degree in Phycology.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cynthia was difference maker. She held many executive positions at companies throughout her life.Cynthia was a devoted homemaker for her family.&nbsp; She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and the Russell VFW Ladies Auxiliary.&nbsp; She enjoyed watching sports especially her son's and her grandchildren’s sporting activities.Cynthia’s surviving family include her son, David Pitcock (Barbara) of Russell, Kansas; sisters, Betha Howard of Hays, Kansas, Christy Young (Kirk) of Marquette, Kansas and Judy Knepp (Ron) of Augusta, Kansas; three grandchildren: Brooklyn, Chance, and Kali and three great grandchildren: Jet, Noxx, and Lola.She was proud to be "Nana Cindy" to anyone who knew her.Cynthia was preceded in death by her parents and son, Scott Pitcock.Celebration of Cynthia’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Russell.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established as the Cynthia Pitcock Memorial Fund.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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