Barbara Ann McDonald, 82, passed away on December 10, 2022, at the 
Cedar Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on 
December 4, 1940, on the family farm in Ness County, Kansas, the daughter 
of William and Barbara (Braun) Deiser.

Barbara was a LPN where she worked as a nurse at the Ransom Nursing 
Home and Clinic until her retirement at the age of 70. She was a member 
of St. Aloysius Church and Altar Society in Ransom. She married Joseph 
McDonald on February 4, 1961, in Ness City, Kansas. He passed away on 
November 27, 2010.

Survivors include her son, William McDonald of Ransom; 2 daughters, 
Cynthia (Steve) Maier of Brownell, Debra Hamilton of Ness City; 
son-in-law, Alan Mishler of Hollister, MO; sister, Ida LeTourneau of 
Black, AL; 16 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph McDonald; daughter, 
Susan McDonald-Mishler; grandson, T.J. Hellerud; 3 brothers, Eugene, 
William, Alban Deiser; and 4 sisters, Mary Deiser, Leoba Kinney, Hedwig 
Stegman, and Hilda Deiser.

Parish Vigil will be on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Fitzgerald 
Funeral Home, at 6:30 P.M. Funeral service will be on Wednesday, 
December 14, 2022, 10:30 A.M., at the St. Aloysius Church, Ransom, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Burial in the Vansburgh Cemetery, Brownell, Kansas. Friends may
 call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home from 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday,
 December 13, 2022.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions may be given to the Cedar Village or Hospice of the Prairie.

Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

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 </figure>Barbara Ann McDonald, 82, passed away on December 10, 2022, at the 
Cedar Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on 
December 4, 1940, on the family farm in Ness County, Kansas, the daughter 
of William and Barbara (Braun) Deiser.Barbara was a LPN where she worked as a nurse at the Ransom Nursing 
Home and Clinic until her retirement at the age of 70. She was a member 
of St. Aloysius Church and Altar Society in Ransom. She married Joseph 
McDonald on February 4, 1961, in Ness City, Kansas. He passed away on 
November 27, 2010.Survivors include her son, William McDonald of Ransom; 2 daughters, 
Cynthia (Steve) Maier of Brownell, Debra Hamilton of Ness City; 
son-in-law, Alan Mishler of Hollister, MO; sister, Ida LeTourneau of 
Black, AL; 16 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph McDonald; daughter, 
Susan McDonald-Mishler; grandson, T.J. Hellerud; 3 brothers, Eugene, 
William, Alban Deiser; and 4 sisters, Mary Deiser, Leoba Kinney, Hedwig 
Stegman, and Hilda Deiser.Parish Vigil will be on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Fitzgerald 
Funeral Home, at 6:30 P.M. Funeral service will be on Wednesday, 
December 14, 2022, 10:30 A.M., at the St. Aloysius Church, Ransom, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Burial in the Vansburgh Cemetery, Brownell, Kansas. Friends may
 call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home from 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday,
 December 13, 2022.&nbsp;Memorial contributions may be given to the Cedar Village or Hospice of the Prairie.Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

Barbara Ann McDonald

David Mesa Gonzalez, 61, passed away on December 8, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, surrounded by his daughter and 2
 granddaughters. He was born on April 7, 1961, in Fort Stockton, Texas,&nbsp; the son of Gilberto and Rosela (Vasquez) Vasquez.

David graduated in 1979 from Del Rio High School. He loved music. He 
was in a band in his younger days. He worked for Lockhart for many years
 and then for Paragon Geophysical Services from January 2020 until 
present. He loved being a mechanic. Woodworking was his passion. He 
enjoyed being outside, watching his shows, NASCAR, golf and football 
with his family. He was a hard worker. He enjoyed his time with his 
grandkids. He was over all a loving and caring son, father, grandpa, and
 friend. He married Susie Richardson in 2004. She passed away in 2013.

Survivors include his mother, Rosela M. Vasquez, his sister Cindy 
Vasquez, and brother, Joey Vasquez, all of Del Rio, TX; 2 daughters 
Shanaya (Charlie) Hoopman of Ness City, Casandra Hoopman of Ashland, WI;
 3 sons, David “Tony” (Lynn) Hoopman of Proctor, MN, Jason (Denise) 
Richardson of Ness City, Travis (Becky) Richardson of Oklahoma City, OK;
 his grandkids, Lizzy, Tanner, Xoe, Tucker, Aurora, Kinley, Josephine, 
Katelyn, Ethan, Andrew, Whitney, Allie, James, Autumn, Paisley, 2 
great-grandkids, Holly and Emily; niece and nephew, Tonio and Audrey 
Vasquez; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, 
Gilberto Vasquez, wife, Susie Richardson, brother, Jesse Vasquez, 
grandparents, Jose and Juliana Mesa, and Toribio and Eulalia Vasquez.

Funeral service will be on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at 11:00 A. 
M., at the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas. Visitation will 
be at the Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 5:00 
P.M.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.

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 </figure>David Mesa Gonzalez, 61, passed away on December 8, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, surrounded by his daughter and 2
 granddaughters. He was born on April 7, 1961, in Fort Stockton, Texas,&nbsp; the son of Gilberto and Rosela (Vasquez) Vasquez.David graduated in 1979 from Del Rio High School. He loved music. He 
was in a band in his younger days. He worked for Lockhart for many years
 and then for Paragon Geophysical Services from January 2020 until 
present. He loved being a mechanic. Woodworking was his passion. He 
enjoyed being outside, watching his shows, NASCAR, golf and football 
with his family. He was a hard worker. He enjoyed his time with his 
grandkids. He was over all a loving and caring son, father, grandpa, and
 friend. He married Susie Richardson in 2004. She passed away in 2013.Survivors include his mother, Rosela M. Vasquez, his sister Cindy 
Vasquez, and brother, Joey Vasquez, all of Del Rio, TX; 2 daughters 
Shanaya (Charlie) Hoopman of Ness City, Casandra Hoopman of Ashland, WI;
 3 sons, David “Tony” (Lynn) Hoopman of Proctor, MN, Jason (Denise) 
Richardson of Ness City, Travis (Becky) Richardson of Oklahoma City, OK;
 his grandkids, Lizzy, Tanner, Xoe, Tucker, Aurora, Kinley, Josephine, 
Katelyn, Ethan, Andrew, Whitney, Allie, James, Autumn, Paisley, 2 
great-grandkids, Holly and Emily; niece and nephew, Tonio and Audrey 
Vasquez; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, 
Gilberto Vasquez, wife, Susie Richardson, brother, Jesse Vasquez, 
grandparents, Jose and Juliana Mesa, and Toribio and Eulalia Vasquez.Funeral service will be on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at 11:00 A. 
M., at the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas. Visitation will 
be at the Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 5:00 
P.M.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.

David Mesa Gonzalez

Sunday, June 1st, 1930-Sunday, December 11th, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Sunday, June 1st, 1930-Sunday, December 11th, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Marjory Hanna (Garey)

Bradley Roughton, 27, died December 7, 2022.&nbsp; He was born in Salina on October 2, 1995, to Kristina Reasner and Brent Moses.

Bradley grew up in Concordia, KS with his grandparents Mary and 
Richard Roughton. Later moving to Hays, KS where he met the love of his
 life Alicia Johnson. They moved to Fort Collins where they had many 
happy years together. Bradley loved exercising, hiking and all 
animals.&nbsp; He touched many lives and was loved by everyone.

He is survived by his partner, Alicia; mother and stepfather, 
Kristina and David Reasner; grandparents, Mary and Richard Roughton; two
 sisters, Ashley Luther and Chelise Rich; aunts, Kathy (Shane) Bartlett 
and Karen (J.R.) Parks; and two cousins, Jeremy (Kaytie) Roughton and 
Jay (Trish) Bartlett.

Bradley was preceded by his brother, Brandon Moses.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. with family present from 5-7 p.m. on 
Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Ryan Mortuary.&nbsp; A funeral service will 
be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 15th, at Ryan Mortuary. Burial will
 be private at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.&nbsp;

Memorials may be made to the family for expenses.

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 </figure>Bradley Roughton, 27, died December 7, 2022.&nbsp; He was born in Salina on October 2, 1995, to Kristina Reasner and Brent Moses.Bradley grew up in Concordia, KS with his grandparents Mary and 
Richard Roughton. Later moving to Hays, KS where he met the love of his
 life Alicia Johnson. They moved to Fort Collins where they had many 
happy years together. Bradley loved exercising, hiking and all 
animals.&nbsp; He touched many lives and was loved by everyone.He is survived by his partner, Alicia; mother and stepfather, 
Kristina and David Reasner; grandparents, Mary and Richard Roughton; two
 sisters, Ashley Luther and Chelise Rich; aunts, Kathy (Shane) Bartlett 
and Karen (J.R.) Parks; and two cousins, Jeremy (Kaytie) Roughton and 
Jay (Trish) Bartlett.Bradley was preceded by his brother, Brandon Moses.Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. with family present from 5-7 p.m. on 
Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Ryan Mortuary.&nbsp; A funeral service will 
be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 15th, at Ryan Mortuary. Burial will
 be private at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.&nbsp;Memorials may be made to the family for expenses.

Bradley Roughton

Lawrence "LJ" Leiby, age 12, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

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 </figure>Lawrence "LJ" Leiby, age 12, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Lawrence 'LJ' Leiby III

Agra, KS resident Garen Lee Diercks passed away Saturday, December 
10, 2022, at the Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center, KS at 
the age of 75.

He was born April 14, 1947, in Kensington, KS the son of Richard and Clara (Gremmel) Diercks.&nbsp;

Garen was united in marriage to Cathy Ann Baetz on June 9, 1974, in at the St. John Lutheran Church in Kensington, KS.&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife Cathy of the home; son Brian and wife 
Sarah of Hoxie, KS; daughters Stephanie Lowther and husband Richie of 
Tecumseh, NE and Amanda Riesberg and husband Kyle of Carroll, IA; 12 
grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; siblings Dalyn and wife Carole, 
Wesley and wife Linda, Jeanette Stevens, and Carolyn Mott all of Agra, 
KS.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two grandchildren Adam and 
Aaron Lowther; parents-in-law Gerald and Eunice Baetz; and 
brothers-in-law John Stevens and Chuck Mott.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 
the St. John Lutheran Church, Kensington, with Pastor Kathy Whitney 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery, 
Kensington.

Mr. Diercks will lie in state from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m.
 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd St., Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Garen Diercks Memorial Fund to be designated at a later date.

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 </figure>Agra, KS resident Garen Lee Diercks passed away Saturday, December 
10, 2022, at the Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center, KS at 
the age of 75.He was born April 14, 1947, in Kensington, KS the son of Richard and Clara (Gremmel) Diercks.&nbsp;Garen was united in marriage to Cathy Ann Baetz on June 9, 1974, in at the St. John Lutheran Church in Kensington, KS.&nbsp;Survivors include his wife Cathy of the home; son Brian and wife 
Sarah of Hoxie, KS; daughters Stephanie Lowther and husband Richie of 
Tecumseh, NE and Amanda Riesberg and husband Kyle of Carroll, IA; 12 
grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; siblings Dalyn and wife Carole, 
Wesley and wife Linda, Jeanette Stevens, and Carolyn Mott all of Agra, 
KS.He was preceded in death by his parents; two grandchildren Adam and 
Aaron Lowther; parents-in-law Gerald and Eunice Baetz; and 
brothers-in-law John Stevens and Chuck Mott.Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 
the St. John Lutheran Church, Kensington, with Pastor Kathy Whitney 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery, 
Kensington.Mr. Diercks will lie in state from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m.
 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd St., Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.Memorial contributions may be made to the Garen Diercks Memorial Fund to be designated at a later date.

Garen Lee Diercks

Penny Louise (Cain) Anderson, age 65, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed 
away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at Trego County Lemke Memorial 
Hospital. She&nbsp;was born in&nbsp;WaKeeney on February 14, 1957, to the late 
Richard Lee and Verle Louise (Tevis) Cain.

Penny&nbsp;was united in marriage to&nbsp;David Anderson until his passing in 
2016. She&nbsp;worked as a&nbsp;CNA at both The Manor and Trego Hospital. She also
 worked as a cosmetologist and a licensed day care provider. Penny was a
 member of the WaKeeney Eagle’s Lodge, and&nbsp;enjoyed crocheting, online 
shopping, camping, and most of all spending time with her children and 
grandchildren.

Penny&nbsp;is survived by&nbsp;her son Jeffrey Brown (fiancé Roxy Ellis) of 
WaKeeney, Kansas; grandchildren Trenton Brown, Makala Brown, Kassi 
Brown, and Abby Brown; sister Twila Jo (Scott) Leake; nephew Keith 
Leake; niece Carol (Derrick) Crandall; many great-nieces, great-nephews,
 and other family and friends.

Penny&nbsp;was preceded in death by both parents;&nbsp;her husband David; son 
Jason Brown; Uncles Johnny and Bud Cain; and her grandparents Frank and 
Twila Cain.

Funeral service will be held at&nbsp;10:00 AM, Monday, December 12, 
2022,&nbsp;at&nbsp;Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, with Pastor Jerod Brown 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at&nbsp;WaKeeney City Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 PM on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

Memorial contributions are suggested to&nbsp;the Penny Anderson Memorial 
Fund.&nbsp; Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.

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 </figure>Penny Louise (Cain) Anderson, age 65, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed 
away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at Trego County Lemke Memorial 
Hospital. She&nbsp;was born in&nbsp;WaKeeney on February 14, 1957, to the late 
Richard Lee and Verle Louise (Tevis) Cain.Penny&nbsp;was united in marriage to&nbsp;David Anderson until his passing in 
2016. She&nbsp;worked as a&nbsp;CNA at both The Manor and Trego Hospital. She also
 worked as a cosmetologist and a licensed day care provider. Penny was a
 member of the WaKeeney Eagle’s Lodge, and&nbsp;enjoyed crocheting, online 
shopping, camping, and most of all spending time with her children and 
grandchildren.Penny&nbsp;is survived by&nbsp;her son Jeffrey Brown (fiancé Roxy Ellis) of 
WaKeeney, Kansas; grandchildren Trenton Brown, Makala Brown, Kassi 
Brown, and Abby Brown; sister Twila Jo (Scott) Leake; nephew Keith 
Leake; niece Carol (Derrick) Crandall; many great-nieces, great-nephews,
 and other family and friends.Penny&nbsp;was preceded in death by both parents;&nbsp;her husband David; son 
Jason Brown; Uncles Johnny and Bud Cain; and her grandparents Frank and 
Twila Cain.Funeral service will be held at&nbsp;10:00 AM, Monday, December 12, 
2022,&nbsp;at&nbsp;Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, with Pastor Jerod Brown 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at&nbsp;WaKeeney City Cemetery.Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 PM on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.Memorial contributions are suggested to&nbsp;the Penny Anderson Memorial 
Fund.&nbsp; Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.

Penny Louise Anderson

June 20, 1923
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 December 10, 2022

An obituary and service details are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

June 20, 1923
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 December 10, 2022An obituary and service details are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Edna Mary Critchfield

May 25, 1931
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 December 9, 2022

An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Ruth-Mary-Peggy-Jones?obId=26607878#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>May 25, 1931
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 December 9, 2022An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Ruth-Mary-Peggy-Jones?obId=26607878#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Ruth Mary 'Peggy' Jones

Jerry Ann Ashley, 91, passed away December 7, 2022, at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.

She was born August 26, 1931, in Dodge City, the daughter of Cecil and Edna Gertrude Floyd Sammons.

A lifetime area resident, she was a homemaker. She enjoyed socializing with friends.

Survivors include: seven sons, Kim (Jody) Warner, Gardner, Jim (Kaye)
 Darrow, Marion, Bill (Debbi) Darrow, Marion, Steve Warner, 
Independence, MO, Paul Mulford, Topeka, David (Janalynn) Walker, Topeka,
 Johnny Warner; daughter, Belinda (Shawn) Loomis, Gardner; a sister, 
Connie Ruehlen; eighteen grandchildren twenty-nine great grandchildren, 
and seven great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Dick Warner, a daughter Rolinda Koett, and a grandchild, Corey Darrow.

Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Bo Rouse presiding. Visitation will be 
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Beckwith Mortuary, 
Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society in care of 
Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal 
condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Jerry Ann Ashley, 91, passed away December 7, 2022, at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.She was born August 26, 1931, in Dodge City, the daughter of Cecil and Edna Gertrude Floyd Sammons.A lifetime area resident, she was a homemaker. She enjoyed socializing with friends.Survivors include: seven sons, Kim (Jody) Warner, Gardner, Jim (Kaye)
 Darrow, Marion, Bill (Debbi) Darrow, Marion, Steve Warner, 
Independence, MO, Paul Mulford, Topeka, David (Janalynn) Walker, Topeka,
 Johnny Warner; daughter, Belinda (Shawn) Loomis, Gardner; a sister, 
Connie Ruehlen; eighteen grandchildren twenty-nine great grandchildren, 
and seven great-great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Dick Warner, a daughter Rolinda Koett, and a grandchild, Corey Darrow.Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Bo Rouse presiding. Visitation will be 
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Beckwith Mortuary, 
Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery.Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society in care of 
Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal 
condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Jerry Ann Ashley

Maxine (Keller) Berry was born November 3, 1922, at Page City, Kansas, to
 Oliver and Irene (Waldmeier) Keller, the eighth of eleven children. She
 had four brothers; Leo, Clinton, John and Walter and six sisters; Verna
 Wright, Eleanor, Letha Huntley, Sylvia Tate, Goldie and Freda Mason. 
All who are deceased. 
Maxine completed 12 years schooling at Page City then earned a Bachelor 
of Science degree from Fort Hays State University. She spent 36 years 
working and learning with delightful Kansas elementary and Jr. high 
students in Abilene, Wakeeney, Monument, Page City and Winona. Maxine 
retired in 1986 due to her husband's health. 
Maxine married Victor Berry on August 15, 1948. They built a home south 
of Page City and raised two sons, Mark and Milan. She enjoyed the good 
country life with Vic for 42 years. After Vic's death in 1990 she 
continued living on the farm. She spent her remaining years traveling, 
visiting family, doing various home and community projects and, with hoe
 in hand, spent hours enjoying God's wonderous works of nature. Maxine 
stayed on her beloved farm until three months before her death at age 
100, on December 9, 2022. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings; husband; son Milan 
and two grandchildren, Mariah Berry Soderlund and Brandon Cyler Berry. 
She is survived by son Mark (Mildred Williams); daughter-in-law Deanna 
Ward Berry; grandson Clayton Berry (Maegan Horton) and their children 
Sadie, Jax, Jessa and Hadley; grandson Cade Berry and grandson-in-law 
Kevin Soderlund and his children Gage and Dallas Soderlund (Mariah's 
stepchildren). 
There will be a graveside farewell at the Winona Cemetery on Saturday 
Dec 17, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at Maxine's home south 
of Page City.

Memorials may be made to the Winona Cemetery in honor of 
all precious souls resting there and can be sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences 
visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Maxine (Keller) Berry was born November 3, 1922, at Page City, Kansas, to
 Oliver and Irene (Waldmeier) Keller, the eighth of eleven children. She
 had four brothers; Leo, Clinton, John and Walter and six sisters; Verna
 Wright, Eleanor, Letha Huntley, Sylvia Tate, Goldie and Freda Mason. 
All who are deceased. 
Maxine completed 12 years schooling at Page City then earned a Bachelor 
of Science degree from Fort Hays State University. She spent 36 years 
working and learning with delightful Kansas elementary and Jr. high 
students in Abilene, Wakeeney, Monument, Page City and Winona. Maxine 
retired in 1986 due to her husband's health. 
Maxine married Victor Berry on August 15, 1948. They built a home south 
of Page City and raised two sons, Mark and Milan. She enjoyed the good 
country life with Vic for 42 years. After Vic's death in 1990 she 
continued living on the farm. She spent her remaining years traveling, 
visiting family, doing various home and community projects and, with hoe
 in hand, spent hours enjoying God's wonderous works of nature. Maxine 
stayed on her beloved farm until three months before her death at age 
100, on December 9, 2022. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings; husband; son Milan 
and two grandchildren, Mariah Berry Soderlund and Brandon Cyler Berry. 
She is survived by son Mark (Mildred Williams); daughter-in-law Deanna 
Ward Berry; grandson Clayton Berry (Maegan Horton) and their children 
Sadie, Jax, Jessa and Hadley; grandson Cade Berry and grandson-in-law 
Kevin Soderlund and his children Gage and Dallas Soderlund (Mariah's 
stepchildren). 
There will be a graveside farewell at the Winona Cemetery on Saturday 
Dec 17, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at Maxine's home south 
of Page City. Memorials may be made to the Winona Cemetery in honor of 
all precious souls resting there and can be sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences 
visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Maxine (Keller) Berry

Beverly Jo (Farber) Heim, 61, of Hoxie, Kansas, passed away on 
Thursday, December 8, 2022, at the Sheridan County Health Complex Long 
Term Care surrounded by her husband and three children. 

 Beverly was 
born July 8, 1961, to James Elbert and Rosa Lea (Trail) Farber in Hoxie,
 Kansas.  She graduated from Hays High School in Hays, Kansas, in 1979, 
and entered the workforce.  Beverly married her first husband, Mike, and
 welcomed their son Ryan in 1983.  In 1986, she married Rick and in 1987 
they welcomed their daughter Misty Dawn. 

 Beverly married Nick Heim on 
May 30, 1992, in Hoxie, Kansas and welcomed their son Mathew in 1994.  
Nick and Beverly raised their children in Hoxie, and enjoyed watching 
each of them participate in sports and school activities.  While the 
kids were younger, Nick and Beverly loved hosting barbecues with close 
friends and family at their home.  Beverly always enjoyed working within
 the community and connecting with those around her.  Many remember her 
as a special education paraeducator and cook for the Hoxie School 
System, cashier at Reds, and cashier at Joslyn’s Food Center.  Later in 
life, Beverly loved to spend her time doing crossword puzzles, coloring 
books, lottery tickets, and drinking cherry Pepsi.  More than anything, 
though, she enjoyed spending time with her family, her dog Lily, and her
 grandchildren.  Most will remember Beverly for her loving smile, kind 
personality, willingness to help, her perfectly decorated Christmas 
tree, and her honesty.

Beverly is survived by her 
husband, Nick Heim of Hoxie, Kansas; daughter, Misty Stewart of Hoxie, 
Kansas; sons Ryan Bellew and wife Kerri of North Platte, Nebraska, and 
Mathew Heim and wife Brooke of Hoxie, Kansas; brothers, Jeff Farber and 
wife Gloria of Hastings, Nebraska; Lance Fabrizius and wife Heather of 
Independence, Kansas; and Luke Fabrizius and wife Anne of Wichita, 
Kansas; mother, Rosa Lea Fabrizius of Wakeeney, Kansas; grandchildren, 
Maddie Custer, Avery Barnes, Brayden Stewart, Kasyn Stewart, Hudson 
Heim, Jayden Kruse, Brooklyn Deibert, and many friends and extended 
family.

She is proceeded in death by her father, James Elbert Farber; husband, Rick Farber; and sister, Barbara Farber.

A
 funeral service is planned for Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 10:30 
A.M. at the Hoxie Christian Church in Hoxie, Kansas.  Immediately 
following the service, interment will take place at the St. Frances 
Cabrini Cemetery, Hoxie, Kansas.  A visitation will be held Monday, 
December 12, 2022, from 1:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., with family receiving
 friends from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. 

 Memorials are
 suggested to the Sheridan County Health Complex Long Term Care Unit, 
Sheridan County Benefit Walk, or the Hoxie Christian Church, and may be 
sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas. 
 Words of comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1670700038430.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Beverly Jo (Farber) Heim, 61, of Hoxie, Kansas, passed away on 
Thursday, December 8, 2022, at the Sheridan County Health Complex Long 
Term Care surrounded by her husband and three children. Beverly was 
born July 8, 1961, to James Elbert and Rosa Lea (Trail) Farber in Hoxie,
 Kansas. She graduated from Hays High School in Hays, Kansas, in 1979, 
and entered the workforce. Beverly married her first husband, Mike, and
 welcomed their son Ryan in 1983. In 1986, she married Rick and in 1987 
they welcomed their daughter Misty Dawn. Beverly married Nick Heim on 
May 30, 1992, in Hoxie, Kansas and welcomed their son Mathew in 1994. 
Nick and Beverly raised their children in Hoxie, and enjoyed watching 
each of them participate in sports and school activities. While the 
kids were younger, Nick and Beverly loved hosting barbecues with close 
friends and family at their home. Beverly always enjoyed working within
 the community and connecting with those around her. Many remember her 
as a special education paraeducator and cook for the Hoxie School 
System, cashier at Reds, and cashier at Joslyn’s Food Center. Later in 
life, Beverly loved to spend her time doing crossword puzzles, coloring 
books, lottery tickets, and drinking cherry Pepsi. More than anything, 
though, she enjoyed spending time with her family, her dog Lily, and her
 grandchildren. Most will remember Beverly for her loving smile, kind 
personality, willingness to help, her perfectly decorated Christmas 
tree, and her honesty.Beverly is survived by her 
husband, Nick Heim of Hoxie, Kansas; daughter, Misty Stewart of Hoxie, 
Kansas; sons Ryan Bellew and wife Kerri of North Platte, Nebraska, and 
Mathew Heim and wife Brooke of Hoxie, Kansas; brothers, Jeff Farber and 
wife Gloria of Hastings, Nebraska; Lance Fabrizius and wife Heather of 
Independence, Kansas; and Luke Fabrizius and wife Anne of Wichita, 
Kansas; mother, Rosa Lea Fabrizius of Wakeeney, Kansas; grandchildren, 
Maddie Custer, Avery Barnes, Brayden Stewart, Kasyn Stewart, Hudson 
Heim, Jayden Kruse, Brooklyn Deibert, and many friends and extended 
family.She is proceeded in death by her father, James Elbert Farber; husband, Rick Farber; and sister, Barbara Farber.A
 funeral service is planned for Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 10:30 
A.M. at the Hoxie Christian Church in Hoxie, Kansas. Immediately 
following the service, interment will take place at the St. Frances 
Cabrini Cemetery, Hoxie, Kansas. A visitation will be held Monday, 
December 12, 2022, from 1:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., with family receiving
 friends from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorials are
 suggested to the Sheridan County Health Complex Long Term Care Unit, 
Sheridan County Benefit Walk, or the Hoxie Christian Church, and may be 
sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas. 
 Words of comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

Beverly Jo (Farber) Heim

Rhonda Miller, 60, died Sunday, December 4, 2022, at her home in Garden 
City, Kansas. She was born September 10, 1962, in Hays, Kansas, the 
daughter of Carroll &amp; Donna (Russell) Knoll. 
 Rhonda and her family lived in Hays and Salina, before moving to 
Garden City in the late 1960s where she attended Garden City schools 
and graduated from Garden City High School in 1981. A homemaker, Rhonda
 also worked for several years as a secretary. She enjoyed spending her
 time fishing, reading her Bible, watching religious shows on TV, 
writing in her journal, and playing dice games. Rhonda was very 
athletic and excelled in swimming. She also loved to spend her time 
with her family and decorating for family events. 
 On March 16, 1990, she married Tim Miller in Salina, Kansas. He 
survives. Other survivors include three children Christina Hernandez of
 Garden City, KS, Tiffany &amp; husband Josh Purvis of Bonner Springs, 
KS, and Amber Miller of Overland Park, KS; a stepson Brandon Miller of 
Syracuse, KS; a sister Jeris &amp; husband Brian Newcomer of Wildwood, 
MO; her twin brother Richard &amp; wife Janet Knoll of Woodland Park, 
CO; ten grandchildren; and ten nieces and nephews. Rhonda is preceded 
in death by her parents. 
 A Celebration of Rhonda’s life was held at the Seventh Day 
Adventist Church in Garden City. Burial will take place at a later date
 at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City, Kansas. There will be no 
calling hours.

 The family suggests memorials given to St. Dominic 
Catholic Church or to the Seventh Day Adventist Church, both in care of 
Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City.  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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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1670693125631.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Rhonda Miller, 60, died Sunday, December 4, 2022, at her home in Garden 
City, Kansas. She was born September 10, 1962, in Hays, Kansas, the 
daughter of Carroll &amp; Donna (Russell) Knoll. 
 Rhonda and her family lived in Hays and Salina, before moving to 
Garden City in the late 1960s where she attended Garden City schools 
and graduated from Garden City High School in 1981. A homemaker, Rhonda
 also worked for several years as a secretary. She enjoyed spending her
 time fishing, reading her Bible, watching religious shows on TV, 
writing in her journal, and playing dice games. Rhonda was very 
athletic and excelled in swimming. She also loved to spend her time 
with her family and decorating for family events. 
 On March 16, 1990, she married Tim Miller in Salina, Kansas. He 
survives. Other survivors include three children Christina Hernandez of
 Garden City, KS, Tiffany &amp; husband Josh Purvis of Bonner Springs, 
KS, and Amber Miller of Overland Park, KS; a stepson Brandon Miller of 
Syracuse, KS; a sister Jeris &amp; husband Brian Newcomer of Wildwood, 
MO; her twin brother Richard &amp; wife Janet Knoll of Woodland Park, 
CO; ten grandchildren; and ten nieces and nephews. Rhonda is preceded 
in death by her parents. 
 A Celebration of Rhonda’s life was held at the Seventh Day 
Adventist Church in Garden City. Burial will take place at a later date
 at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City, Kansas. There will be no 
calling hours. The family suggests memorials given to St. Dominic 
Catholic Church or to the Seventh Day Adventist Church, both in care of 
Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City. Condolences may be given at 
garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Rhonda Miller

Scott David Conklin Sr., 62, died December 8, 2022, surrounded by 
his family at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born February 17, 1960, 
in Hutchinson, to Stuart “Joe” Frazier and Mary Ann (Kaaz) Conklin.&nbsp;

Scott graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1978 and Kansas 
University with a Bachelors of Business Administration. He grew up 
working in the family business, Conklin Cars, started by his 
grandfather.

After graduating from KU, he returned to Hutchinson to work in the 
family business alongside his father and brothers, becoming a partner in
 1982. On July 23, 1983, Scott married Kathryn Meeks of Kirkwood (St. 
Louis), MO. They enjoyed 39 years of marriage.

Scott became the “face” of Conklin Cars around 2005, taking over the 
advertising after his father passed away, though never becoming 
comfortable with the attention that brought. He served in various ways 
in the community, most recently serving on the board of the Hutchinson 
YMCA. While the family had a dealership location in Kansas City, MO, he 
served as president on MainCor, a revitalization and economic 
development board in the area. Gardening was a passion of Scott’s; he 
loved all kinds of plants and landscaping. Scott was an active member of
 Grace Bible Church, Hutchinson, where he led the ministry of Grace for 
Orphans. The church was where he most desired to serve due to his strong
 faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.&nbsp;

Scott is survived by: his wife, Kathryn “Kathy” Conklin of 
Hutchinson; children and grandchildren, Sarah Lill (Jeremy) and their 
children, Genevieve and Kate of Lawrence, KS, Mary Hoover (Tony) and 
their children, Emme and Penelope of Hutchinson, Scott Conklin, Jr. 
(Paige) and their children, Scott David III, Eloise, Josephine, and 
Arthur of Hutchinson; and Ann Conklin of Bentonville, AR; mother, Mary 
Ann Conklin of Hutchinson; siblings, Stuart F. Conklin (Fran) of 
Hutchinson, Steven A. Conklin of Watertown, WI, and Susan Fangman (Joe) 
of Houston, TX; numerous nieces and nephews; and countless friends.

He was proceeded in death by his father, Stuart “Joe” Conklin, Jr.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Grace Bible Church, 1221 E. 33rd,
 Hutchinson.&nbsp; Private family burial will take place following the 
service in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, with the family present 
from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary.

Scott’s full obituary can be viewed on Elliott Mortuary’s website.&nbsp; His service will be livestreamed by clicking on the link, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@gbchutch6811/streams">https://www.youtube.com/@gbchutch6811/streams</a>.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Grace Bible Church (to
 benefit the Grace for Orphans program) or the Hutchinson YMCA, in care 
of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1670685601307.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Scott David Conklin Sr., 62, died December 8, 2022, surrounded by 
his family at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born February 17, 1960, 
in Hutchinson, to Stuart “Joe” Frazier and Mary Ann (Kaaz) Conklin.&nbsp;Scott graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1978 and Kansas 
University with a Bachelors of Business Administration. He grew up 
working in the family business, Conklin Cars, started by his 
grandfather.After graduating from KU, he returned to Hutchinson to work in the 
family business alongside his father and brothers, becoming a partner in
 1982. On July 23, 1983, Scott married Kathryn Meeks of Kirkwood (St. 
Louis), MO. They enjoyed 39 years of marriage.Scott became the “face” of Conklin Cars around 2005, taking over the 
advertising after his father passed away, though never becoming 
comfortable with the attention that brought. He served in various ways 
in the community, most recently serving on the board of the Hutchinson 
YMCA. While the family had a dealership location in Kansas City, MO, he 
served as president on MainCor, a revitalization and economic 
development board in the area. Gardening was a passion of Scott’s; he 
loved all kinds of plants and landscaping. Scott was an active member of
 Grace Bible Church, Hutchinson, where he led the ministry of Grace for 
Orphans. The church was where he most desired to serve due to his strong
 faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.&nbsp;Scott is survived by: his wife, Kathryn “Kathy” Conklin of 
Hutchinson; children and grandchildren, Sarah Lill (Jeremy) and their 
children, Genevieve and Kate of Lawrence, KS, Mary Hoover (Tony) and 
their children, Emme and Penelope of Hutchinson, Scott Conklin, Jr. 
(Paige) and their children, Scott David III, Eloise, Josephine, and 
Arthur of Hutchinson; and Ann Conklin of Bentonville, AR; mother, Mary 
Ann Conklin of Hutchinson; siblings, Stuart F. Conklin (Fran) of 
Hutchinson, Steven A. Conklin of Watertown, WI, and Susan Fangman (Joe) 
of Houston, TX; numerous nieces and nephews; and countless friends.He was proceeded in death by his father, Stuart “Joe” Conklin, Jr.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Grace Bible Church, 1221 E. 33rd,
 Hutchinson.&nbsp; Private family burial will take place following the 
service in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, with the family present 
from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary.Scott’s full obituary can be viewed on Elliott Mortuary’s website.&nbsp; His service will be livestreamed by clicking on the link, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@gbchutch6811/streams">https://www.youtube.com/@gbchutch6811/streams</a>.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Grace Bible Church (to
 benefit the Grace for Orphans program) or the Hutchinson YMCA, in care 
of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

Scott David Conklin Sr.

Gary I. Cheney was born on July 9, 1943, to Carl and Grace Cheney in 
Colby, Kansas, at the height of wheat harvest.  He grew up on the family
 farm, the “Old Sears” place, always helping his father and mother with 
chores (milking cows or tending chickens), watching over his baby 
brother, C. Duane, or chasing his dog, Beans, up to the neighbors 
--getting switched by Mom most of the way home.  Beans was too fast for 
her!

He went to school in Rexford and graduated in 1961, with many friends and cousins.

Gary always had a quick, almost shy, smile for everyone and always remembered them, no matter how long since he’d seen them.

In
 October 1962, he, and a high school friend, enlisted in the Air Force 
at the recruiting site in Colby, Kansas.  He soon found himself on a bus
 to Kansas City, where he boarded a train for San Antonio, Texas.  He 
and his friend parted company there until the end of his 4-year term and
 he returned home to the family farm, with a wife and baby girl, Carin. 


 The three of them rented a little house in Rexford, where he took a job
 at the local Co-op.  Gary wanted to farm, but there weren’t any places 
at the time, so he applied for a VA benefit under the GI bill and 
enrolled at the new Colby College in a new program through K-State for 
Meat Inspecting.  He earned an associate’s degree and went to work as a 
meat inspector for local locker plants and preparing to move to the “Old
 Woerpel” place north of Rexford.  Gary inspected during the day and 
farmed on the evenings and weekends, where he grew wheat, milo, and feed
 for his small cow herd.  At this time, his wife (a city girl) decided 
she knew how they could expand the herd and Gary listened to her, 
laughing at the idea!  But when they increased the calf crop by almost 
double, they worked at it together.  By then Gary had a son, Matt, whom 
his daughter Carin would watch while helping when she could.  The years 
passed quickly and happily until 1981, when his dad, Carl passed away, 
leaving his mother, Grace alone.  Gary was driving a school bus by then,
 his kids first on and last off, but they didn’t mind because they 
usually stopped at Grandma’s for a cookie.

Life went by all too 
fast for Gary and Kay and as always happens when it gets to the end of 
their lives; illness comes knocking and won’t go away.  Gary fought 
courageously to the end, and we all pray that when God reached out His 
Hand, Gary took it the way he lived his life…. with every piece of 
willpower, he could master and said, “I’m ready, take me home”!  Gary 
will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife of 
the home Kay, Carin and spouse Aaron Derbonne of Wright, WY; Matt and 
spouse Lyn, granddaughters Amanda Kay and his little Sassy Lassie Amie 
Lynne; brother Duane, spouse Jo; first sister-in-law Marge, nieces Jenny
 Beemer and Shanna Carl; many cousins and friends.

He was always smiling and will be missed dearly by many!

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Gary-Irvine-Cheney?obId=26606680#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1670685381103.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Gary I. Cheney was born on July 9, 1943, to Carl and Grace Cheney in 
Colby, Kansas, at the height of wheat harvest. He grew up on the family
 farm, the “Old Sears” place, always helping his father and mother with 
chores (milking cows or tending chickens), watching over his baby 
brother, C. Duane, or chasing his dog, Beans, up to the neighbors 
--getting switched by Mom most of the way home. Beans was too fast for 
her!He went to school in Rexford and graduated in 1961, with many friends and cousins.Gary always had a quick, almost shy, smile for everyone and always remembered them, no matter how long since he’d seen them.In
 October 1962, he, and a high school friend, enlisted in the Air Force 
at the recruiting site in Colby, Kansas. He soon found himself on a bus
 to Kansas City, where he boarded a train for San Antonio, Texas. He 
and his friend parted company there until the end of his 4-year term and
 he returned home to the family farm, with a wife and baby girl, Carin. 
 The three of them rented a little house in Rexford, where he took a job
 at the local Co-op. Gary wanted to farm, but there weren’t any places 
at the time, so he applied for a VA benefit under the GI bill and 
enrolled at the new Colby College in a new program through K-State for 
Meat Inspecting. He earned an associate’s degree and went to work as a 
meat inspector for local locker plants and preparing to move to the “Old
 Woerpel” place north of Rexford. Gary inspected during the day and 
farmed on the evenings and weekends, where he grew wheat, milo, and feed
 for his small cow herd. At this time, his wife (a city girl) decided 
she knew how they could expand the herd and Gary listened to her, 
laughing at the idea! But when they increased the calf crop by almost 
double, they worked at it together. By then Gary had a son, Matt, whom 
his daughter Carin would watch while helping when she could. The years 
passed quickly and happily until 1981, when his dad, Carl passed away, 
leaving his mother, Grace alone. Gary was driving a school bus by then,
 his kids first on and last off, but they didn’t mind because they 
usually stopped at Grandma’s for a cookie.Life went by all too 
fast for Gary and Kay and as always happens when it gets to the end of 
their lives; illness comes knocking and won’t go away. Gary fought 
courageously to the end, and we all pray that when God reached out His 
Hand, Gary took it the way he lived his life…. with every piece of 
willpower, he could master and said, “I’m ready, take me home”! Gary 
will be missed by all who knew him.He is survived by his wife of 
the home Kay, Carin and spouse Aaron Derbonne of Wright, WY; Matt and 
spouse Lyn, granddaughters Amanda Kay and his little Sassy Lassie Amie 
Lynne; brother Duane, spouse Jo; first sister-in-law Marge, nieces Jenny
 Beemer and Shanna Carl; many cousins and friends.He was always smiling and will be missed dearly by many!Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Gary-Irvine-Cheney?obId=26606680#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Gary I. Cheney 

Robert
 Eugene Goetz, age 95, of Sylmar, California, died November 14, 2022, at
 Pacifica Hospital of the Valley, in Sun Valley, California.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He was born September 26, 1927, in Topeka, Kansas, to Eugene and Philomene (Wasinger) Goetz.

Robert worked as an Electronics Engineer for the Aerospace, and a veteran of the U.S. Army.&nbsp;

Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at
 Saint Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas with Father James Moster 
O.F.M. Cap.

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

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

Robert
 Eugene Goetz, age 95, of Sylmar, California, died November 14, 2022, at
 Pacifica Hospital of the Valley, in Sun Valley, California.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born September 26, 1927, in Topeka, Kansas, to Eugene and Philomene (Wasinger) Goetz.Robert worked as an Electronics Engineer for the Aerospace, and a veteran of the U.S. Army.&nbsp;Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at
 Saint Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas with Father James Moster 
O.F.M. Cap.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or 
can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Robert Eugene Goetz

Larry Joseph Kogl, 82, took his final journey and went home to heaven on
 Tuesday evening, December 6th, 2022, at his home in Atwood, KS. He was 
born February 10, 1940, in Atwood, KS to Harry and Alice (Dozababa) Kogl
 and was the oldest of five siblings. 
Larry graduated from Atwood Community High School in 1958. Over 50 years
 later, the longtime bachelor was reunited with his high school 
sweetheart, Janice Schissler. They married on a snowy day, February 10, 
2018, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Atwood. It was also Larry’s 
78th birthday and he claimed it was the best birthday present ever. 
His Catholic faith grew throughout his life becoming most important in 
his later years and was what he especially held onto after Jan’s tragic 
passing in 2019. 
Larry learned to be a hard worker from his dad and enjoyed being a 
bricklayer, a trucker and a businessman the most. He owned and ran the 
Plainsman Tavern and the Poolhall in Atwood, KS and Cruisers in Colby, 
KS. He drove trucks in many capacities and for various people and 
businesses. He was very proud to become an independent owner-operator 
for Landstar and in 2008 he was honored to receive the Million-Mile 
Landstar Driver award. The “Wolfman” truly loved being out on the road 
seeing different places, hauling different types of loads, visiting 
family and friends and meeting people everywhere he went. 
Larry was one-of-a-kind. He never met a stranger and was always happy to
 greet people with a smile and an unhurried conversation. He was 
perfectionist, and always had to do things the “right” way, or at least 
“his” way. Despite the occasional grumbles of curmudgeonry, he had a big
 heart, enjoyed life and cared about others. 
He was loved and his presence will be greatly missed during family 
dinners, get-togethers, and phone calls. His ready smile, handshakes, 
and conversations will be missed by his family and his many friends from
 Atwood and across the country. 
He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice; parents; sister, Vivian 
Bondurant; brother-in-law Dennis Buford and nephew, Trevor Buford. 
He leaves behind many unique and special memories with his family: 
sisters, Mardell Buford, of Atwood, KS; Julian (Woody) Woodward of 
Lenexa, KS; and brother, James (Vicky) Kogl of Atwood, KS, 3 nieces, 5 
nephews, 13 great nieces and nephews, and a step-granddaughter. 
Visitation will be Sunday, December 11, 2022, from 8-9:00 p.m. at Sacred
 Heart Catholic Church in Atwood, KS, with a vigil at 9:00 p.m. A Mass 
of Christian burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 12, 
2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in Mt. Calvary 
Cemetery, Atwood. Larry enjoyed and supported the Atwood community 
throughout his lifetime.

Memorials may be made to the Jayhawk Theatre, 
Atwood Public Library or the Rawlins Co. Food Pantry 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;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1670685180982.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Larry Joseph Kogl, 82, took his final journey and went home to heaven on
 Tuesday evening, December 6th, 2022, at his home in Atwood, KS. He was 
born February 10, 1940, in Atwood, KS to Harry and Alice (Dozababa) Kogl
 and was the oldest of five siblings. 
Larry graduated from Atwood Community High School in 1958. Over 50 years
 later, the longtime bachelor was reunited with his high school 
sweetheart, Janice Schissler. They married on a snowy day, February 10, 
2018, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Atwood. It was also Larry’s 
78th birthday and he claimed it was the best birthday present ever. 
His Catholic faith grew throughout his life becoming most important in 
his later years and was what he especially held onto after Jan’s tragic 
passing in 2019. 
Larry learned to be a hard worker from his dad and enjoyed being a 
bricklayer, a trucker and a businessman the most. He owned and ran the 
Plainsman Tavern and the Poolhall in Atwood, KS and Cruisers in Colby, 
KS. He drove trucks in many capacities and for various people and 
businesses. He was very proud to become an independent owner-operator 
for Landstar and in 2008 he was honored to receive the Million-Mile 
Landstar Driver award. The “Wolfman” truly loved being out on the road 
seeing different places, hauling different types of loads, visiting 
family and friends and meeting people everywhere he went. 
Larry was one-of-a-kind. He never met a stranger and was always happy to
 greet people with a smile and an unhurried conversation. He was 
perfectionist, and always had to do things the “right” way, or at least 
“his” way. Despite the occasional grumbles of curmudgeonry, he had a big
 heart, enjoyed life and cared about others. 
He was loved and his presence will be greatly missed during family 
dinners, get-togethers, and phone calls. His ready smile, handshakes, 
and conversations will be missed by his family and his many friends from
 Atwood and across the country. 
He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice; parents; sister, Vivian 
Bondurant; brother-in-law Dennis Buford and nephew, Trevor Buford. 
He leaves behind many unique and special memories with his family: 
sisters, Mardell Buford, of Atwood, KS; Julian (Woody) Woodward of 
Lenexa, KS; and brother, James (Vicky) Kogl of Atwood, KS, 3 nieces, 5 
nephews, 13 great nieces and nephews, and a step-granddaughter. 
Visitation will be Sunday, December 11, 2022, from 8-9:00 p.m. at Sacred
 Heart Catholic Church in Atwood, KS, with a vigil at 9:00 p.m. A Mass 
of Christian burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 12, 
2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in Mt. Calvary 
Cemetery, Atwood. Larry enjoyed and supported the Atwood community 
throughout his lifetime. Memorials may be made to the Jayhawk Theatre, 
Atwood Public Library or the Rawlins Co. Food Pantry 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;

Larry Joseph Kogl

Nancy Ann (Spears) Earl, of Stockton, KS, passed away on December 8, 
2022, at her home, with her husband and daughters by her side, at the 
age of 62. She was born on April 6, 1960, to Charles Sr. and Bernice 
(Burba) Spears in Springfield, OH. She was married to Douglas Earl on 
July 15, 2000, in Pine, CO.

Nancy grew up in 
Springfield, Ohio and graduated from South High School in 1978, where 
she was a member of the South High Marching Band and played clarinet 
fluently. She later went on to attend night school at the local 
community college and attained a degree related to business in data 
processing. She and her family moved to Colorado in 1991 eventually 
moving to Bailey, CO. She worked for several data processing companies 
with the last being Countrywide Mortgage Co. until 2008 when the 
mortgage crisis hit. This helped push her and Doug’s decision to move 
back to Doug’s roots in Stockton where they started their business, DNA 
Transmissions (Doug &amp; Nancy’s Affordable Transmissions). Doug did 
the messy work, and she worked the books and front for several years 
until her illnesses took hold.

Nancy was an avid 
bowler. She and her husband played on a League for many years. Her other
 passions were camping, fishing, and football — especially the Dallas 
Cowboys but most of all, her grandkids.

Nancy is 
survived by her husband, Douglas Earl of the home in Stockton; 
daughters, Stephanie Spears of Stockton, Angela (Noah) Dixon of 
Stockton, and Christine Spears of Westminster, CO; brother, Ronald 
Spears of Springfield, OH; sisters, Carolyn Smith of Stockton and 
Barbara Rose of Springfield, OH; 8 grandchildren, Skyler Taggart, 
Charles Towers, Braeden Alvis, Thomas, Bailey, Kaylyn, Matthew, Emmalyn,
 Adam, and JoyAnna Dixon; and 1 great-grandchild, Bexley Dixon. As well 
as her best friend, Ruth Dixon of Springfield, OH.

She 
is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Sr. and Bernice Spears; 
brother Charles “Charlie” Spears Jr.; and honorary daughter, Cleola 
Dixon.

Nancy will be greatly missed by those she leaves
 behind. Although she left us too soon, we are rejoicing with the angels
 as she enters her heavenly home, anticipating the time when we will see
 her again, and be reunited together in eternity.

A 
Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 
2022, at 10:30 AM at the funeral home in Stockton. Visitation will be 
held on Tuesday, 3PM until 8PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow 
at the Woodston Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to 
Nancy Earl Memorial Fund and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral 
Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

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 </figure>Nancy Ann (Spears) Earl, of Stockton, KS, passed away on December 8, 
2022, at her home, with her husband and daughters by her side, at the 
age of 62. She was born on April 6, 1960, to Charles Sr. and Bernice 
(Burba) Spears in Springfield, OH. She was married to Douglas Earl on 
July 15, 2000, in Pine, CO.Nancy grew up in 
Springfield, Ohio and graduated from South High School in 1978, where 
she was a member of the South High Marching Band and played clarinet 
fluently. She later went on to attend night school at the local 
community college and attained a degree related to business in data 
processing. She and her family moved to Colorado in 1991 eventually 
moving to Bailey, CO. She worked for several data processing companies 
with the last being Countrywide Mortgage Co. until 2008 when the 
mortgage crisis hit. This helped push her and Doug’s decision to move 
back to Doug’s roots in Stockton where they started their business, DNA 
Transmissions (Doug &amp; Nancy’s Affordable Transmissions). Doug did 
the messy work, and she worked the books and front for several years 
until her illnesses took hold.Nancy was an avid 
bowler. She and her husband played on a League for many years. Her other
 passions were camping, fishing, and football — especially the Dallas 
Cowboys but most of all, her grandkids.Nancy is 
survived by her husband, Douglas Earl of the home in Stockton; 
daughters, Stephanie Spears of Stockton, Angela (Noah) Dixon of 
Stockton, and Christine Spears of Westminster, CO; brother, Ronald 
Spears of Springfield, OH; sisters, Carolyn Smith of Stockton and 
Barbara Rose of Springfield, OH; 8 grandchildren, Skyler Taggart, 
Charles Towers, Braeden Alvis, Thomas, Bailey, Kaylyn, Matthew, Emmalyn,
 Adam, and JoyAnna Dixon; and 1 great-grandchild, Bexley Dixon. As well 
as her best friend, Ruth Dixon of Springfield, OH.She 
is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Sr. and Bernice Spears; 
brother Charles “Charlie” Spears Jr.; and honorary daughter, Cleola 
Dixon.Nancy will be greatly missed by those she leaves
 behind. Although she left us too soon, we are rejoicing with the angels
 as she enters her heavenly home, anticipating the time when we will see
 her again, and be reunited together in eternity.A 
Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 
2022, at 10:30 AM at the funeral home in Stockton. Visitation will be 
held on Tuesday, 3PM until 8PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow 
at the Woodston Cemetery.Memorials are suggested to 
Nancy Earl Memorial Fund and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral 
Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

Nancy Ann (Spears) Earl

Georgia Myra (Manche) (Bray) Slonaker, 80, of Nickerson, died 
December 3, 2022, at her home. She was born October 4, 1942, in 
Hutchinson, to R.C. and Ava L. (Britton) Pitchford.

Myra was a devoted mother who enjoyed time spent with her family. She
 also enjoyed sewing, crafting, painting, cooking, and floral arranging — at one time owning her own floral shop.

Myra is survived by: her children, Ava Manche of Colorado, Sandy 
Bowlby and husband Jerry of Burrton, Kenny Manche and wife Pamela of 
Hutchinson, Shelly Stephens and husband David of Arkansas, Sonny Bray of
 Hutchinson, Mark Bray and wife Sarah of Hoisington; 15 grandchildren; 
17 great-grandchildren; brothers, Dale Pitchford of Hutchinson, Mandean 
Pitchford and wife Barbara of South Hutchinson, RC Pitchford, Jimmy 
Pitchford; and many extended family members.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; son, Terry Manche Jr.; 
daughter, Kim Clark; sisters, Betty Obee, Carol Prebble Faye Reed; and 
brother, Don Paige.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at First Christian Church, 15 E. 5th Ave., Hutchinson, with Pastor Bob Phipps officiating.

Memorials may be made to Myra Slonaker Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Georgia Myra (Manche) (Bray) Slonaker, 80, of Nickerson, died 
December 3, 2022, at her home. She was born October 4, 1942, in 
Hutchinson, to R.C. and Ava L. (Britton) Pitchford.Myra was a devoted mother who enjoyed time spent with her family. She
 also enjoyed sewing, crafting, painting, cooking, and floral arranging — at one time owning her own floral shop.Myra is survived by: her children, Ava Manche of Colorado, Sandy 
Bowlby and husband Jerry of Burrton, Kenny Manche and wife Pamela of 
Hutchinson, Shelly Stephens and husband David of Arkansas, Sonny Bray of
 Hutchinson, Mark Bray and wife Sarah of Hoisington; 15 grandchildren; 
17 great-grandchildren; brothers, Dale Pitchford of Hutchinson, Mandean 
Pitchford and wife Barbara of South Hutchinson, RC Pitchford, Jimmy 
Pitchford; and many extended family members.She was preceded in death by: her parents; son, Terry Manche Jr.; 
daughter, Kim Clark; sisters, Betty Obee, Carol Prebble Faye Reed; and 
brother, Don Paige.Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at First Christian Church, 15 E. 5th Ave., Hutchinson, with Pastor Bob Phipps officiating.Memorials may be made to Myra Slonaker Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Georgia Myra Slonaker

Phillipsburg resident John E. Rockey passed away December 7, 2022, at the Harlan County Hospital in Alma, NE at the age of 60.

John was born August 4, 1962, in Belleville, KS the son of William O. and Kathleen Joan (Kovich) Rockey.

He was united in marriage to Janet F. Dressen on April 14, 1986, in Stockton, KS.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include a daughter Cyrstal O’Rourke and husband Kevin
 of Phillipsburg; daughter Natasha; son Jason; brother Robert Rockey and
 wife Andrea of Hutchinson, KS; sisters Lorie Campbell and husband Max 
of Phillipsburg and Patty Schafer of Arapahoe, NE; and four 
grandchildren.

Cremation was planned.&nbsp; No services are scheduled at this time

Phillipsburg resident John E. Rockey passed away December 7, 2022, at the Harlan County Hospital in Alma, NE at the age of 60.John was born August 4, 1962, in Belleville, KS the son of William O. and Kathleen Joan (Kovich) Rockey.He was united in marriage to Janet F. Dressen on April 14, 1986, in Stockton, KS.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include a daughter Cyrstal O’Rourke and husband Kevin
 of Phillipsburg; daughter Natasha; son Jason; brother Robert Rockey and
 wife Andrea of Hutchinson, KS; sisters Lorie Campbell and husband Max 
of Phillipsburg and Patty Schafer of Arapahoe, NE; and four 
grandchildren.Cremation was planned.&nbsp; No services are scheduled at this time

John E. Rockey

Kirwin, Kansas, resident Gary S. Davis, age 77, passed away Friday, 
December 9, 2022, at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg, KS.

He was born August 30, 1945.&nbsp; We believe he may have originated from 
the Chicago, Illinois, area and that he had worked in Florida as a 
Fishing Mate on fishing charter boats.

He was a Marine and had served in Vietnam, receiving the Purple Heart for his sacrifice.

If you have further information in regards to Mr. Davis, please contact&nbsp;Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel&nbsp;at 785-543-5311.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial ChapelKirwin, Kansas, resident Gary S. Davis, age 77, passed away Friday, 
December 9, 2022, at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg, KS.He was born August 30, 1945.&nbsp; We believe he may have originated from 
the Chicago, Illinois, area and that he had worked in Florida as a 
Fishing Mate on fishing charter boats.He was a Marine and had served in Vietnam, receiving the Purple Heart for his sacrifice.We have no known survivors.If you have further information in regards to Mr. Davis, please contact&nbsp;Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel&nbsp;at 785-543-5311.

Gary S. Davis

April 6, 1960
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 December 8, 2022

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, December 14,
 2022, at 10:30 AM at the funeral home in Stockton. Visitation will be 
held on Tuesday, 3PM until 8PM at the funeral home. Burial will be held 
at the Woodston Cemetery.

April 6, 1960
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 December 8, 2022An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, December 14,
 2022, at 10:30 AM at the funeral home in Stockton. Visitation will be 
held on Tuesday, 3PM until 8PM at the funeral home. Burial will be held 
at the Woodston Cemetery.Memorials are suggested to 
Nancy Earl Memorial Fund and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral 
Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

Nancy Ann Earl

Penny Louise Anderson, age 65, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

Penny Louise Anderson, age 65, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

July 11, 1934
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 December 7, 2022An

An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

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 </figure>July 11, 1934
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 December 7, 2022AnAn obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Barbara Pauline Cheney

Mary Louise Erlich, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her 
loved ones in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was born on December 20, 
1939, in Claflin, Kansas, to Walter and Anna (Heinz) Kaiser.

After raising her family in Great Bend, Kansas, Mary moved to 
Colorado Springs, Colorado. She spent her working years as a caregiver 
for the elderly in retirement communities. Mary Lou enjoyed playing 
cards, reading, completing her crafts, and especially spending time with
 her family.

Survivors include: a son, Randall Drees of Hoisington; three 
daughters, Carma (Rick) Strayer of Hoisington, Kelly Anthony of Calhan, 
Colorado, and Christy Harmon of Colorado Springs, Colorado; seven 
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, Jack Kaiser of 
Pratt. She is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Royce, 
Melvin, and Jerry Kaiser; and a sister, Carmen Kaiser.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Mass of 
Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 17, 
2022, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Claflin, Kansas, with 
Father Terrance Klein presiding. 

Memorials have been designated to 
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in
 care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Mary Louise Erlich, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her 
loved ones in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was born on December 20, 
1939, in Claflin, Kansas, to Walter and Anna (Heinz) Kaiser.After raising her family in Great Bend, Kansas, Mary moved to 
Colorado Springs, Colorado. She spent her working years as a caregiver 
for the elderly in retirement communities. Mary Lou enjoyed playing 
cards, reading, completing her crafts, and especially spending time with
 her family.Survivors include: a son, Randall Drees of Hoisington; three 
daughters, Carma (Rick) Strayer of Hoisington, Kelly Anthony of Calhan, 
Colorado, and Christy Harmon of Colorado Springs, Colorado; seven 
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, Jack Kaiser of 
Pratt. She is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Royce, 
Melvin, and Jerry Kaiser; and a sister, Carmen Kaiser.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Mass of 
Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 17, 
2022, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Claflin, Kansas, with 
Father Terrance Klein presiding. Memorials have been designated to 
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in
 care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

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