Carl D. Steinert, 75, died October 23, 2022, at Wesley Medical 
Center, Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born August 11, 1947, in Hays, Kansas, 
the son of Wilbert O. And Beatrice J. (Venus) Steinert.&nbsp; Carl graduated 
from Gorham High School in 1965, and later from the Wichita Barber 
School.&nbsp;

A resident of the Bushton area for 48 years, he began his barber shop
 experience having shops in both Holyrood and Bushton. Later he worked 
as a pumper in the oil field, and finally retiring from Oneok Gas 
Processing Plant in Bushton, where he also served on the Fire Brigade.

On September 2, 1967, he married Clydell Rafferty in Russell, Kansas. Together they raised four boys.&nbsp;

Carl loved working around his farm, giving haircuts to his family, and especially loved spending time with his grandkids.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Clydell Steinert of the home;
 sons, Craig (Tom Mulloy) Steinert of Kansas City, Missouri, Curtis 
(Kim) Steinert of Lehigh; and Cory (Traci) Steinert of Midlothian, 
Texas; daughter-in-law, Tina Steinert of Lyons; siblings, Roger (Kay) 
Steinert of Leawood, Lloyd (Susan) of Merritt Island, Florida, Roy 
(Jeanette) Steinert of Wichita, Judy (Paul) Schmidtberger of Russell, 
Don (Jane) Steinert of Claflin, and Mary Lou Steinert of Lawrence; 
sister-in-law, Cheryl Steinert of Lyons; six grandchildren, Cortney 
(Jeff) Schwarz, Cayla, Casen, Cheyenne, Hadley, and Hudson Steinert; and
 one great grandson, Conner Schwarz.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Clinton Steinert, and a brother, Jim Steinert.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Friday, October 21, 2022, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, with Pastor Debby Rains 
presiding.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia.

Memorials may be donated to the Holyrood Fire Department, in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Carl D. Steinert, 75, died October 23, 2022, at Wesley Medical 
Center, Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born August 11, 1947, in Hays, Kansas, 
the son of Wilbert O. And Beatrice J. (Venus) Steinert.&nbsp; Carl graduated 
from Gorham High School in 1965, and later from the Wichita Barber 
School.&nbsp;A resident of the Bushton area for 48 years, he began his barber shop
 experience having shops in both Holyrood and Bushton. Later he worked 
as a pumper in the oil field, and finally retiring from Oneok Gas 
Processing Plant in Bushton, where he also served on the Fire Brigade.On September 2, 1967, he married Clydell Rafferty in Russell, Kansas. Together they raised four boys.&nbsp;Carl loved working around his farm, giving haircuts to his family, and especially loved spending time with his grandkids.He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Clydell Steinert of the home;
 sons, Craig (Tom Mulloy) Steinert of Kansas City, Missouri, Curtis 
(Kim) Steinert of Lehigh; and Cory (Traci) Steinert of Midlothian, 
Texas; daughter-in-law, Tina Steinert of Lyons; siblings, Roger (Kay) 
Steinert of Leawood, Lloyd (Susan) of Merritt Island, Florida, Roy 
(Jeanette) Steinert of Wichita, Judy (Paul) Schmidtberger of Russell, 
Don (Jane) Steinert of Claflin, and Mary Lou Steinert of Lawrence; 
sister-in-law, Cheryl Steinert of Lyons; six grandchildren, Cortney 
(Jeff) Schwarz, Cayla, Casen, Cheyenne, Hadley, and Hudson Steinert; and
 one great grandson, Conner Schwarz.He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Clinton Steinert, and a brother, Jim Steinert.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Friday, October 21, 2022, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, with Pastor Debby Rains 
presiding.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia.Memorials may be donated to the Holyrood Fire Department, in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Carl D. Steinert

Gary Wayne Pletcher, 80, passed away on October 23, 2022, at 
University of Kansas Health Systems – Great Bend. He was born on October
 30, 1941, to William and Ruth (Crosby) Pletcher in Frankfort, Kan. On 
January 24, 1991, he married the love of his life, Sara Medina, in Las 
Vegas, Nev. She was always by his side until the end; she survives.

Coming from Sharon Springs in 1985, Gary was a resident of Great Bend
 since 1985. He was a self-employed farmer, truck driver, aerial 
sprayer, and salon construction manager. Gary was a “jack of all 
trades”, being known for his carpentry, mechanic skills, and piloting 
abilities, especially with his Calm Air Aerial Spraying service. He was a
 member of the Sharon Springs Wesleyan Methodist Church, carrying his 
faith with him throughout his work and life. Gary was also a member of 
the Good Guys Car Club, IHRA, and was a circle track driver, winning 
nationals at Hutchinson in 1975-76.

Survivors include his wife Sara of the home; a son, Tyler Pletcher 
and Jenna with grandson, Abel Pletcher, of Hoisington, Kan.; a daughter,
 Lisa Amerine with grandson, Ethyn Pletcher, of Ellinwood, Kan.; his 
brother, Donnie (Louise) Pletcher of Sharon Springs, Kan.; 
siblings-in-law, Dennis (Rita) Smith of Weskan, Kan., and Jess (Carmen) 
Medina of San Antonio, Tex.; close family friend (P.I.C.), Rhonda Hughes
 of Great Bend, Kan.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in
 death by his parents; a daughter, Jodi Lynn; in-laws, Jess and Dolores 
Medina; and a brother-in-law, Norman Medina.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A 
celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. 

Memorials have 
been designated to Parkinson’s Foundation Heartland Chapter or Golden 
Belt Home Health and Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
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 </figure>Gary Wayne Pletcher, 80, passed away on October 23, 2022, at 
University of Kansas Health Systems – Great Bend. He was born on October
 30, 1941, to William and Ruth (Crosby) Pletcher in Frankfort, Kan. On 
January 24, 1991, he married the love of his life, Sara Medina, in Las 
Vegas, Nev. She was always by his side until the end; she survives.Coming from Sharon Springs in 1985, Gary was a resident of Great Bend
 since 1985. He was a self-employed farmer, truck driver, aerial 
sprayer, and salon construction manager. Gary was a “jack of all 
trades”, being known for his carpentry, mechanic skills, and piloting 
abilities, especially with his Calm Air Aerial Spraying service. He was a
 member of the Sharon Springs Wesleyan Methodist Church, carrying his 
faith with him throughout his work and life. Gary was also a member of 
the Good Guys Car Club, IHRA, and was a circle track driver, winning 
nationals at Hutchinson in 1975-76.Survivors include his wife Sara of the home; a son, Tyler Pletcher 
and Jenna with grandson, Abel Pletcher, of Hoisington, Kan.; a daughter,
 Lisa Amerine with grandson, Ethyn Pletcher, of Ellinwood, Kan.; his 
brother, Donnie (Louise) Pletcher of Sharon Springs, Kan.; 
siblings-in-law, Dennis (Rita) Smith of Weskan, Kan., and Jess (Carmen) 
Medina of San Antonio, Tex.; close family friend (P.I.C.), Rhonda Hughes
 of Great Bend, Kan.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in
 death by his parents; a daughter, Jodi Lynn; in-laws, Jess and Dolores 
Medina; and a brother-in-law, Norman Medina.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A 
celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. Memorials have 
been designated to Parkinson’s Foundation Heartland Chapter or Golden 
Belt Home Health and Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Gary Wayne Pletcher

Michael L. “Mike” Howell, 72, Hays, 
passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, at home with his family after a 
long and courageous battle with cancer. 

He was born May 29, 1950, to Jerry and 
Erma (Smith) Howell in Kearney, Nebraska. He spent most of his childhood
 in Phillipsburg, Kansas where his father was a teacher. After attending
 his eighth-grade year at Hill City, Kansas, his family moved to Lucas, 
Kansas. &nbsp;He graduated from Lucas High School in 1968 and NCK Vo-tech in 
Beloit. &nbsp;He met his wife Sharon, his high school sweetheart, and the two
 were married for more than 52 years and were blessed with three 
children: Chris, Doug, and Melissa. 

Mike had several jobs working for 
Schult Homes, Allied Oil Field Cementing, King of the Road, Hoovestol, 
and his favorite job was bus driver for Hays USD 489. &nbsp;He loved the kids
 and watching their games and activities. &nbsp;He was a fan of all sports 
and enjoyed supporting the Hays High Indians.&nbsp; He also enjoyed hunting, 
fishing, the Kansas City Royals, Chiefs, and KU basketball. &nbsp;He loved 
watching his grandson's football games, going to work, and joking with 
his co-workers.&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife Sharon of 
Hays, three children:&nbsp; Chris (Pam) Howell of Hoisington, Doug (Ginger) 
Howell of Alton, and Melissa (Justin) Nicholls of Blue Springs, MO, a 
brother: Tim Howell of Phillipsburg, two sisters: Linda (Bernie) 
Dougherty of Parsons and Joyce “Red” (Rick) Gregory of Lucas, his 
grandchildren, whom he was so proud of: Kirstin (Jeremy) Hoffman, Kregg 
(Charlotte) Howell, Bryan (Shayna) Howell, Trenton (Payton) Howell, 
Dylan Howell, Hunter Howell, Carson Shellito, and Kaci Nicholls, and 
four great grandchildren.&nbsp;

Graveside services will be at 10:30 am 
on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg 
followed by a luncheon at the United Methodist Church, 593 3rd Street, 
Phillipsburg.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 
on Friday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays.&nbsp;


In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Cancer Council of 
Ellis County or to a charity of your choice in Mike’s name.&nbsp; Condolences
 and memories of Mike may be shared with his family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

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 </figure>Michael L. “Mike” Howell, 72, Hays, 
passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, at home with his family after a 
long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 29, 1950, to Jerry and 
Erma (Smith) Howell in Kearney, Nebraska. He spent most of his childhood
 in Phillipsburg, Kansas where his father was a teacher. After attending
 his eighth-grade year at Hill City, Kansas, his family moved to Lucas, 
Kansas. &nbsp;He graduated from Lucas High School in 1968 and NCK Vo-tech in 
Beloit. &nbsp;He met his wife Sharon, his high school sweetheart, and the two
 were married for more than 52 years and were blessed with three 
children: Chris, Doug, and Melissa. Mike had several jobs working for 
Schult Homes, Allied Oil Field Cementing, King of the Road, Hoovestol, 
and his favorite job was bus driver for Hays USD 489. &nbsp;He loved the kids
 and watching their games and activities. &nbsp;He was a fan of all sports 
and enjoyed supporting the Hays High Indians.&nbsp; He also enjoyed hunting, 
fishing, the Kansas City Royals, Chiefs, and KU basketball. &nbsp;He loved 
watching his grandson's football games, going to work, and joking with 
his co-workers.&nbsp;Survivors include his wife Sharon of 
Hays, three children:&nbsp; Chris (Pam) Howell of Hoisington, Doug (Ginger) 
Howell of Alton, and Melissa (Justin) Nicholls of Blue Springs, MO, a 
brother: Tim Howell of Phillipsburg, two sisters: Linda (Bernie) 
Dougherty of Parsons and Joyce “Red” (Rick) Gregory of Lucas, his 
grandchildren, whom he was so proud of: Kirstin (Jeremy) Hoffman, Kregg 
(Charlotte) Howell, Bryan (Shayna) Howell, Trenton (Payton) Howell, 
Dylan Howell, Hunter Howell, Carson Shellito, and Kaci Nicholls, and 
four great grandchildren.&nbsp;Graveside services will be at 10:30 am 
on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg 
followed by a luncheon at the United Methodist Church, 593 3rd Street, 
Phillipsburg.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 
on Friday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays.&nbsp;
 In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Cancer Council of 
Ellis County or to a charity of your choice in Mike’s name.&nbsp; Condolences
 and memories of Mike may be shared with his family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Michael L. 'Mike' Howell

Ann Marie Tournear, 43, passed away on October 15, 2022, at Via 
Christi St. Francis, Wichita, Kan. She was born on January 23, 1979, to 
Anthony and Zoella Wohletz in Kingman, Kan. On December 10, 2004, she 
married Greg Tournear at Columbia, Mo. He survives.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ann was an active member of H.O.G. (Harley Owner Group) and the NHRA.
 She liked being on her phone and loved spending time riding her Harley.

Survivors include her husband, Greg of the home; her father, Anthony 
Wohletz; a son, Jessie Wohletz; a daughter, Jasmine Wohletz; two 
stepsons, Gregory Tournear and Triton Tournear; and six grandchildren. 
She is preceded in death by her mother Zoella; and a sister, Karyeen.

Visitation will take place from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 
28, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. There will be no services at this time. 

Memorials have
 been designated to the Ann Tournear Expense Fund, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Ann Marie Tournear, 43, passed away on October 15, 2022, at Via 
Christi St. Francis, Wichita, Kan. She was born on January 23, 1979, to 
Anthony and Zoella Wohletz in Kingman, Kan. On December 10, 2004, she 
married Greg Tournear at Columbia, Mo. He survives.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ann was an active member of H.O.G. (Harley Owner Group) and the NHRA.
 She liked being on her phone and loved spending time riding her Harley.Survivors include her husband, Greg of the home; her father, Anthony 
Wohletz; a son, Jessie Wohletz; a daughter, Jasmine Wohletz; two 
stepsons, Gregory Tournear and Triton Tournear; and six grandchildren. 
She is preceded in death by her mother Zoella; and a sister, Karyeen.Visitation will take place from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 
28, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. There will be no services at this time. Memorials have
 been designated to the Ann Tournear Expense Fund, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Ann Marie Tournear

Janet A. Ferrell, age 83, passed away on 
Sunday, October 23, 2022, at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on January 4, 1939, in Bristol, Colorado, the 
daughter of Robert Lee and Janet Marshall Basye.&nbsp; A resident of Scott 
City, Kansas since 2002 moving from Lakin, Kansas, she was a retired 
CNA.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lamar, Colorado.

On August 4, 1957, she married Charles Lynn Ferrell in Lamar, Colorado.&nbsp; He passed away on May 25, 2010, in Fort Dodge, Kansas.

Survivors include her One Son - DeWayne &amp; Julie Ferrell of Scott 
City, Kansas, and One Daughter - Rhonda &amp; Jim Hubers of Sioux Falls,
 South Dakota.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, Two Brothers - Archie &amp; Ralph, and Two Sisters - Roberta &amp; Patricia.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 2022 at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, and 10:00 
a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. 
Washington St., Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Memorials in Lieu Of Flowers may be written to the Janet Ferrell 
Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

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 </figure>Janet A. Ferrell, age 83, passed away on 
Sunday, October 23, 2022, at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on January 4, 1939, in Bristol, Colorado, the 
daughter of Robert Lee and Janet Marshall Basye.&nbsp; A resident of Scott 
City, Kansas since 2002 moving from Lakin, Kansas, she was a retired 
CNA.She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lamar, Colorado.On August 4, 1957, she married Charles Lynn Ferrell in Lamar, Colorado.&nbsp; He passed away on May 25, 2010, in Fort Dodge, Kansas.Survivors include her One Son - DeWayne &amp; Julie Ferrell of Scott 
City, Kansas, and One Daughter - Rhonda &amp; Jim Hubers of Sioux Falls,
 South Dakota.She was preceded in death by her Parents, Two Brothers - Archie &amp; Ralph, and Two Sisters - Roberta &amp; Patricia.Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 2022 at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, and 10:00 
a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. 
Washington St., Scott City, Kansas, 67871.Memorials in Lieu Of Flowers may be written to the Janet Ferrell 
Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

Janet A. Ferrell

Gary Dean Lang,&nbsp;69, of&nbsp;Westminster, CO, passed away on&nbsp;October 20,&nbsp;2022,&nbsp;from complications of a stroke. Gary was born in Quinter. He was the fourth of six siblings born to Bennie and Minnie Lang where he grew up on the family farm. Gary attended catholic school in Park, KS and then graduated from&nbsp;Quinter High School&nbsp;in 1970.

After high school, Gary moved to Colorado in July 1970. On July 19, 1975, Gary&nbsp;married his high school sweetheart&nbsp;Marsha Jodell Press. They were married&nbsp;for 47 very happy years, mainly because Gary could clean a house almost as good as Marsha. &nbsp;Gary was truly a perfectionist with high attention to detail, was always helpful, and was a very prideful man. &nbsp;In fact, he took such pride in his appearance, he was the only man with that amount of hair that needed four brushes, a comb, a mirror, a hairdryer and an unnecessary amount of hairspray.

While his music career started when he was in high school, Gary spent nearly the next decade of his life playing the bass guitar with his two older brothers, Derrell and Ken, performing as The Lang Brothers. &nbsp;Gary not only excelled at his bass guitar and&nbsp;vocals but&nbsp;was especially skilled at stressing out Ken by not wanting to practice all hours of the day and loved to go off script. In 1976, The Lang Brothers recorded and then released an album called “Wagons Ho” that featured six songs, one of which was written by their father. The Lang Brothers went on the road playing in numerous venues from March to July 1977. During this time, they performed in Los Angeles CA, Peoria IL, Hartford CT, and Fort Lauderdale FL. &nbsp;From 2005-2007 The Lang Brothers held an annual reunion tour in Colby, Kansas. They headlined a local holiday concert and their final show performing together was held on November 18th.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gary worked at Benson Optical from 1973 to 1982. During this time, he attended Pickens Technical College and became a certified optician through the American Board of Opticianry. In 1982, Gary began working as an optician for Kaiser Permanente, where he spent the next 14 years. Starting in 1997, alongside his partner Pete Cusack, Gary co-owned and operated Vision Masters in Greenwood Village, CO for nine years. After this adventure, he went back to work at Kaiser, where he was very highly respected, and remained until retirement. For many years during his optical career, he participated in HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America), acting as a judge to prepare young people for a career in health occupations. Gary had an incredible work ethic and took his job very seriously. He consistently received outstanding performance evaluations and awards for his dedication and knowledge in his profession. &nbsp;Co-workers also appreciated Gary for his delightful, entertaining, and witty humor, and has been greatly missed since his retirement on June 1, 2022. He was very eager for retirement, where he planned on doing home projects, yard work, and if he had time, relaxing and watching Gunsmoke.

While he did enjoy doing the necessary yard work, he undeniably preferred spending time with his family. He was a very devoted husband, a wonderful father, and the best grandpa and papa his grandkids could ask for.&nbsp;He never turned down an opportunity to play with his grandchildren. He gave horsey back rides and participated in wrestling matches as often as he could. &nbsp;Most importantly, Gary had Marsha by his side for everything. They took vacations to Hawaii and Boston, enjoyed watching movies, shopping, going on walks, and of course, eating at their favorite Mexican Restaurant, Rosita’s. They also prioritized watching their grandkids competing in soccer, t-ball, gymnastics, swimming, softball and martial arts.&nbsp;

Gary is survived by&nbsp;his wife Marsha;&nbsp;two sons, Jordan Lang and wife Michelle of Lawrence, KS, and Jarrod Lang and wife Brenda of Thornton, CO. His grandchildren were his pride and joy- Landon (9), Sydney (6), Brooklyn (8), Camden (5), and Easton (1). Gary’s siblings include Derrell (Pam), Charlene&nbsp;(Leon) Wittman, Ken (Bev), Coleen (Dan) Pickett, and Randy. He is also survived by many wonderful in-laws, 22 nieces and nephews, and many other family and friends.&nbsp;

Gary was preceded in death by&nbsp;his parents.

Funeral services will be held at&nbsp;the Church of the Brethren in Quinter, KS on Saturday, October 29,&nbsp;2022,&nbsp;at&nbsp;10:00 am.&nbsp;Dale Fredrickson of Highlands Ranch, CO will be officiating. Burial will follow at the&nbsp;Baker Township Cemetery in Quinter.

Visitation will be Friday, October 28, 2022, from 5-7pm at Schmitt Funeral Home in Quinter, KS.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Seasons Hospice Foundation (seasonsfoundation.org) or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org).&nbsp;

Donations may also be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home,&nbsp;901 Main St. Quinter, KS 67752.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

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 </figure>Gary Dean Lang,&nbsp;69, of&nbsp;Westminster, CO, passed away on&nbsp;October 20,&nbsp;2022,&nbsp;from complications of a stroke. Gary was born in Quinter. He was the fourth of six siblings born to Bennie and Minnie Lang where he grew up on the family farm. Gary attended catholic school in Park, KS and then graduated from&nbsp;Quinter High School&nbsp;in 1970.After high school, Gary moved to Colorado in July 1970. On July 19, 1975, Gary&nbsp;married his high school sweetheart&nbsp;Marsha Jodell Press. They were married&nbsp;for 47 very happy years, mainly because Gary could clean a house almost as good as Marsha. &nbsp;Gary was truly a perfectionist with high attention to detail, was always helpful, and was a very prideful man. &nbsp;In fact, he took such pride in his appearance, he was the only man with that amount of hair that needed four brushes, a comb, a mirror, a hairdryer and an unnecessary amount of hairspray.While his music career started when he was in high school, Gary spent nearly the next decade of his life playing the bass guitar with his two older brothers, Derrell and Ken, performing as The Lang Brothers. &nbsp;Gary not only excelled at his bass guitar and&nbsp;vocals but&nbsp;was especially skilled at stressing out Ken by not wanting to practice all hours of the day and loved to go off script. In 1976, The Lang Brothers recorded and then released an album called “Wagons Ho” that featured six songs, one of which was written by their father. The Lang Brothers went on the road playing in numerous venues from March to July 1977. During this time, they performed in Los Angeles CA, Peoria IL, Hartford CT, and Fort Lauderdale FL. &nbsp;From 2005-2007 The Lang Brothers held an annual reunion tour in Colby, Kansas. They headlined a local holiday concert and their final show performing together was held on November 18th.&nbsp;&nbsp;Gary worked at Benson Optical from 1973 to 1982. During this time, he attended Pickens Technical College and became a certified optician through the American Board of Opticianry. In 1982, Gary began working as an optician for Kaiser Permanente, where he spent the next 14 years. Starting in 1997, alongside his partner Pete Cusack, Gary co-owned and operated Vision Masters in Greenwood Village, CO for nine years. After this adventure, he went back to work at Kaiser, where he was very highly respected, and remained until retirement. For many years during his optical career, he participated in HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America), acting as a judge to prepare young people for a career in health occupations. Gary had an incredible work ethic and took his job very seriously. He consistently received outstanding performance evaluations and awards for his dedication and knowledge in his profession. &nbsp;Co-workers also appreciated Gary for his delightful, entertaining, and witty humor, and has been greatly missed since his retirement on June 1, 2022. He was very eager for retirement, where he planned on doing home projects, yard work, and if he had time, relaxing and watching Gunsmoke.While he did enjoy doing the necessary yard work, he undeniably preferred spending time with his family. He was a very devoted husband, a wonderful father, and the best grandpa and papa his grandkids could ask for.&nbsp;He never turned down an opportunity to play with his grandchildren. He gave horsey back rides and participated in wrestling matches as often as he could. &nbsp;Most importantly, Gary had Marsha by his side for everything. They took vacations to Hawaii and Boston, enjoyed watching movies, shopping, going on walks, and of course, eating at their favorite Mexican Restaurant, Rosita’s. They also prioritized watching their grandkids competing in soccer, t-ball, gymnastics, swimming, softball and martial arts.&nbsp;Gary is survived by&nbsp;his wife Marsha;&nbsp;two sons, Jordan Lang and wife Michelle of Lawrence, KS, and Jarrod Lang and wife Brenda of Thornton, CO. His grandchildren were his pride and joy- Landon (9), Sydney (6), Brooklyn (8), Camden (5), and Easton (1). Gary’s siblings include Derrell (Pam), Charlene&nbsp;(Leon) Wittman, Ken (Bev), Coleen (Dan) Pickett, and Randy. He is also survived by many wonderful in-laws, 22 nieces and nephews, and many other family and friends.&nbsp;Gary was preceded in death by&nbsp;his parents.Funeral services will be held at&nbsp;the Church of the Brethren in Quinter, KS on Saturday, October 29,&nbsp;2022,&nbsp;at&nbsp;10:00 am.&nbsp;Dale Fredrickson of Highlands Ranch, CO will be officiating. Burial will follow at the&nbsp;Baker Township Cemetery in Quinter.Visitation will be Friday, October 28, 2022, from 5-7pm at Schmitt Funeral Home in Quinter, KS.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Seasons Hospice Foundation (seasonsfoundation.org) or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org).&nbsp;Donations may also be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home,&nbsp;901 Main St. Quinter, KS 67752.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

Gary Dean Lang

Verlin Joe&nbsp;Schmidtberger, age 80, former Hays, Kansas, resident, passed away peacefully from Lewy Body Dementia, on&nbsp;Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Joplin, Missouri. &nbsp;

He was born August 23, 1942,&nbsp;in Victoria, Kansas&nbsp;to Acquilinus “Ike”&nbsp;and Albertina (Sander)Schmidtberger. &nbsp;He married JoAnn (Waldschmidt) on May 22, 1965,&nbsp;at St. Joseph Church&nbsp;in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;They celebrated 51 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on June 2, 2016. &nbsp;The couple lived in Hays, KS before moving to Salina, Kansas&nbsp;in 2000.&nbsp;

Verlin&nbsp;graduated from Victoria High School in 1960. Growing up, he enjoyed spending summers with his Grandpa Sander on the farm.&nbsp;In his younger years, Verlin’s nickname&nbsp;was known as “Hunter”, he enjoyed playing games of snooker,&nbsp;and worked at a local grocery store, Mammals, and also as a meat cutter at P &amp; B Packers&nbsp;both&nbsp;in Hays.

Verlin was an expert mechanic and gifted musician, among many other accomplishments.&nbsp;Throughout his years he was employed by the State of Kansas, I-70 Truck Repair, R.C. Williams, Augie’s Truck Repair &amp; Towing, J Corp, Central Detroit Diesel, and Penske Trucks, before retiring in 2016.

He had a great passion for music. He taught himself how to play the accordion, guitar, saxophone, piano, and many other instruments. Verlin started his first Rock and Roll Band in early 1962. They were called the Marvelletts. They later changed their name to the Sonics and they ended up being called the Vibs. The band played until 1965. After that he played with the Jolly Mixers, Moonlighters, and Younger Brothers. Lastly, he formed his own band, Trust Company, which played for many years.

Survivors include&nbsp;his&nbsp;daughters, Yvonne DeWitt&nbsp;and husband, Will,&nbsp;Joplin, MO; Victoria &nbsp;Griffitt&nbsp;and husband, Scott,&nbsp;Derby, KS;&nbsp;and Jennifer Farrington, Hays, KS;&nbsp;his&nbsp;grandchildren, Kirstin (Jeremy) Hoffman Republic, MO; Kregg (Charlotte) Fathi-Howell, Wamego, KS;Benjamin Griffitt, Derby, KS;&nbsp;and Samuel Griffitt, Derby, KS;&nbsp;his&nbsp;great-grandchildren, Mayven and Theodore Hoffman;&nbsp;his&nbsp;eleven brothers and sisters,&nbsp;Connie England&nbsp;and husband, Bob,&nbsp;Fort Worth, TX; Alice Peterka&nbsp;and husband, Don,&nbsp;Wilson, KS;&nbsp;Clara&nbsp;Walters and husband, Tom,Catherine, KS; Joanne Detwiler, Owasso, OK; Arlene Delka,&nbsp;Guide Rock, NE;&nbsp;Mary Ann Schmidtberger, Derby, KS; Ike&nbsp;Schmidtberger and wife, Betty,&nbsp;Newton, KS; Richard&nbsp;Schmidtberger and wife,&nbsp;Deborah, Newton, KS; Larry&nbsp;Schmidtberger and wife,&nbsp;Rachel, Victoria, KS; Dianne Blumenthal, Lincoln, NE; and Cathy Schmidtberger&nbsp;and&nbsp;Robert Lang, Bedford, TX;&nbsp;his&nbsp;brother-in-law, Don Urban,&nbsp;Loretta, KS; many nieces and nephews;&nbsp;as well as great nieces&nbsp;and&nbsp;nephews.

He was preceded in death by his&nbsp;parents, Ike and Albertina; his&nbsp;wife, JoAnn;&nbsp;his sister, Sharon Urban; and brothers-in-laws, Coy Blumenthal;&nbsp;and Bill Delka.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday, October 28, 2022, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father James Moster officiating. &nbsp;A private family inurnment will be held Friday afternoon at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Friday, and a Rosary at 10:30 A.M. Friday, all at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials made payable to: the Lewy Body Dementia Association, the Alzheimer’s Association for Greater Missouri or Masses, in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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

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

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 </figure>Verlin Joe&nbsp;Schmidtberger, age 80, former Hays, Kansas, resident, passed away peacefully from Lewy Body Dementia, on&nbsp;Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Joplin, Missouri. &nbsp;He was born August 23, 1942,&nbsp;in Victoria, Kansas&nbsp;to Acquilinus “Ike”&nbsp;and Albertina (Sander)Schmidtberger. &nbsp;He married JoAnn (Waldschmidt) on May 22, 1965,&nbsp;at St. Joseph Church&nbsp;in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;They celebrated 51 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on June 2, 2016. &nbsp;The couple lived in Hays, KS before moving to Salina, Kansas&nbsp;in 2000.&nbsp;Verlin&nbsp;graduated from Victoria High School in 1960. Growing up, he enjoyed spending summers with his Grandpa Sander on the farm.&nbsp;In his younger years, Verlin’s nickname&nbsp;was known as “Hunter”, he enjoyed playing games of snooker,&nbsp;and worked at a local grocery store, Mammals, and also as a meat cutter at P &amp; B Packers&nbsp;both&nbsp;in Hays.Verlin was an expert mechanic and gifted musician, among many other accomplishments.&nbsp;Throughout his years he was employed by the State of Kansas, I-70 Truck Repair, R.C. Williams, Augie’s Truck Repair &amp; Towing, J Corp, Central Detroit Diesel, and Penske Trucks, before retiring in 2016.He had a great passion for music. He taught himself how to play the accordion, guitar, saxophone, piano, and many other instruments. Verlin started his first Rock and Roll Band in early 1962. They were called the Marvelletts. They later changed their name to the Sonics and they ended up being called the Vibs. The band played until 1965. After that he played with the Jolly Mixers, Moonlighters, and Younger Brothers. Lastly, he formed his own band, Trust Company, which played for many years.Survivors include&nbsp;his&nbsp;daughters, Yvonne DeWitt&nbsp;and husband, Will,&nbsp;Joplin, MO; Victoria &nbsp;Griffitt&nbsp;and husband, Scott,&nbsp;Derby, KS;&nbsp;and Jennifer Farrington, Hays, KS;&nbsp;his&nbsp;grandchildren, Kirstin (Jeremy) Hoffman Republic, MO; Kregg (Charlotte) Fathi-Howell, Wamego, KS;Benjamin Griffitt, Derby, KS;&nbsp;and Samuel Griffitt, Derby, KS;&nbsp;his&nbsp;great-grandchildren, Mayven and Theodore Hoffman;&nbsp;his&nbsp;eleven brothers and sisters,&nbsp;Connie England&nbsp;and husband, Bob,&nbsp;Fort Worth, TX; Alice Peterka&nbsp;and husband, Don,&nbsp;Wilson, KS;&nbsp;Clara&nbsp;Walters and husband, Tom,Catherine, KS; Joanne Detwiler, Owasso, OK; Arlene Delka,&nbsp;Guide Rock, NE;&nbsp;Mary Ann Schmidtberger, Derby, KS; Ike&nbsp;Schmidtberger and wife, Betty,&nbsp;Newton, KS; Richard&nbsp;Schmidtberger and wife,&nbsp;Deborah, Newton, KS; Larry&nbsp;Schmidtberger and wife,&nbsp;Rachel, Victoria, KS; Dianne Blumenthal, Lincoln, NE; and Cathy Schmidtberger&nbsp;and&nbsp;Robert Lang, Bedford, TX;&nbsp;his&nbsp;brother-in-law, Don Urban,&nbsp;Loretta, KS; many nieces and nephews;&nbsp;as well as great nieces&nbsp;and&nbsp;nephews.He was preceded in death by his&nbsp;parents, Ike and Albertina; his&nbsp;wife, JoAnn;&nbsp;his sister, Sharon Urban; and brothers-in-laws, Coy Blumenthal;&nbsp;and Bill Delka.A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday, October 28, 2022, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father James Moster officiating. &nbsp;A private family inurnment will be held Friday afternoon at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Friday, and a Rosary at 10:30 A.M. Friday, all at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials made payable to: the Lewy Body Dementia Association, the Alzheimer’s Association for Greater Missouri or Masses, in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Services are&nbsp;entrusted to&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. &nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Verlin Joe Schmidtberger

Tuesday, November 5th, 1963-Wednesday, October 19th, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Memorials may be made to Kyle Strohm and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary. PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701.&nbsp;

Tuesday, November 5th, 1963-Wednesday, October 19th, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Memorials may be made to Kyle Strohm and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary. PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701.&nbsp;

Vanesa Jane Strohm (Roden)

Gary Lang, age 69, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Gary Lang, age 69, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Gary Lang

Longtime Goodland, Kansas, resident Jane Ann Harris, 73, passed away 
unexpectedly at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson on 
Saturday, October 15, 2022.

Jane was born in Goodland, KS on October 16, 1948, to Dale Edward and 
Maxine (Atkinson) Rauscher. She attended school in Goodland and 
graduated from Goodland High School in 1966.

She had several occupations before moving to Andover and working for 
The Boeing Company until her retirement.&nbsp; Jane moved back to Goodland 
several years ago where she enjoyed reconnecting with the community and 
her many hometown friends as well as her church family at St. Paul's 
Episcopal Church while maintaining her close relationship with her sons 
and their families.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Surviving family members include her two sons: Bryan (Tammy) Stephens
 of Hutchinson, KS and Brad (Shannon) Baker of Andover, KS. She is also 
survived by 8 grandchildren and one great granddaughter as well as many 
cousins and friends that are too numerous to count.

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

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 </figure>Longtime Goodland, Kansas, resident Jane Ann Harris, 73, passed away 
unexpectedly at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson on 
Saturday, October 15, 2022.Jane was born in Goodland, KS on October 16, 1948, to Dale Edward and 
Maxine (Atkinson) Rauscher. She attended school in Goodland and 
graduated from Goodland High School in 1966.She had several occupations before moving to Andover and working for 
The Boeing Company until her retirement.&nbsp; Jane moved back to Goodland 
several years ago where she enjoyed reconnecting with the community and 
her many hometown friends as well as her church family at St. Paul's 
Episcopal Church while maintaining her close relationship with her sons 
and their families.She was preceded in death by her parents.Surviving family members include her two sons: Bryan (Tammy) Stephens
 of Hutchinson, KS and Brad (Shannon) Baker of Andover, KS. She is also 
survived by 8 grandchildren and one great granddaughter as well as many 
cousins and friends that are too numerous to count.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Jane-Harris">HERE</a> for service details.

Jane Ann Harris

Gary Carter,&nbsp;age&nbsp;79, of&nbsp;Quinter, Kansas, passed away on&nbsp;Monday,&nbsp;October 17,&nbsp;2022.&nbsp;Gary&nbsp;was born in&nbsp;Utica&nbsp;on&nbsp;February 15,&nbsp;1943.&nbsp;He&nbsp;graduated from&nbsp;Utica High School.

Gary&nbsp;is survived by&nbsp;his children Brenda&nbsp;Ridder,&nbsp;Jennifer Brown, and&nbsp;Brandon Carter.

Graveside&nbsp;services&nbsp;will be held at 2 pm,&nbsp;Saturday,&nbsp;October&nbsp;29,&nbsp; 2022, at&nbsp;Baker Township Cemetery.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Gary Carter,&nbsp;age&nbsp;79, of&nbsp;Quinter, Kansas, passed away on&nbsp;Monday,&nbsp;October 17,&nbsp;2022.&nbsp;Gary&nbsp;was born in&nbsp;Utica&nbsp;on&nbsp;February 15,&nbsp;1943.&nbsp;He&nbsp;graduated from&nbsp;Utica High School.Gary&nbsp;is survived by&nbsp;his children Brenda&nbsp;Ridder,&nbsp;Jennifer Brown, and&nbsp;Brandon Carter.Graveside&nbsp;services&nbsp;will be held at 2 pm,&nbsp;Saturday,&nbsp;October&nbsp;29,&nbsp; 2022, at&nbsp;Baker Township Cemetery.&nbsp;

Gary Carter

Monday, December 11th, 1967-Saturday, October 22nd, 2022

Monday, December 11th, 1967-Saturday, October 22nd, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Virginia Arlene Lavery (Campbell)

November 21, 1931
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 October 22, 2022

An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Julius-Curly-John--Bieker?obId=26198285#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>November 21, 1931
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 October 22, 2022An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Julius-Curly-John--Bieker?obId=26198285#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Julius 'Curly' John Bieker

James Lee Stalcup was born on November 15, 1949, in Wichita, Kansas, 
the son of Verdun and Vera Stalcup. He died on October 18, 2022, at the 
Downs Care and Rehab Center in Downs, Kansas at the age of 72.

Jim graduated from Derby High School in 1968, and served as a 
Sedgwick County Fireman and EMT. He also worked at the Sedgwick County 
Zoo.

On March 31, 1979, he was united in marriage with Debra Neifert. Two daughters, Rebecca and Stefanie were born to this union.

The family moved to Glen Elder, where he started working for the 
school district. He served many roles with the school before retiring. 
Upon retirement, he worked many odd jobs to fill his time.

Jim enjoyed coin collecting, coaching his daughters’ softball 
teams, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family, 
grandchildren, and cats.

Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Debra of the home; 
daughters, Rebecca and husband Tony Prochaska of Simpson, and Stefanie 
and husband Trevor Gardner of Glen Elder; sister, Emilie Lockett of 
Hinesville, Georgia; and grandchildren, Sage &amp; Jacob Prochaska, and 
Elizabeth Gardner.

Graveside memorial services will be at 10:30 AM Tuesday, October 
25, at the Glenwood Cemetery in Glen Elder. Cremation has taken place 
&amp; there will be no visitation. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be 
given to Solomon Valley Hospice, the Glen Elder First Christian Church, 
or Post Rock Humane Society.

James Lee Stalcup was born on November 15, 1949, in Wichita, Kansas, 
the son of Verdun and Vera Stalcup. He died on October 18, 2022, at the 
Downs Care and Rehab Center in Downs, Kansas at the age of 72.Jim graduated from Derby High School in 1968, and served as a 
Sedgwick County Fireman and EMT. He also worked at the Sedgwick County 
Zoo.On March 31, 1979, he was united in marriage with Debra Neifert. Two daughters, Rebecca and Stefanie were born to this union.The family moved to Glen Elder, where he started working for the 
school district. He served many roles with the school before retiring. 
Upon retirement, he worked many odd jobs to fill his time.Jim enjoyed coin collecting, coaching his daughters’ softball 
teams, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family, 
grandchildren, and cats.Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Debra of the home; 
daughters, Rebecca and husband Tony Prochaska of Simpson, and Stefanie 
and husband Trevor Gardner of Glen Elder; sister, Emilie Lockett of 
Hinesville, Georgia; and grandchildren, Sage &amp; Jacob Prochaska, and 
Elizabeth Gardner.Graveside memorial services will be at 10:30 AM Tuesday, October 
25, at the Glenwood Cemetery in Glen Elder. Cremation has taken place 
&amp; there will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be 
given to Solomon Valley Hospice, the Glen Elder First Christian Church, 
or Post Rock Humane Society.

James Lee Stalcup

Fred R. Lovesee, 85, completed his Earthly journey October 21, 2022, at his home in Larned, KS.

He was born January 6, 1937, in Joplin, MO. &nbsp;He was the fifth child of
 eight born to Thomas and Frances (Birkner) Lovesee.&nbsp; He was raised in 
Miami, OK. Fred was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers 
and sisters.

After serving in the United States Air Force, Fred moved to 
Hoisington, KS where he met and married his wife of 60 years, Sharon 
(Novotny), on June 30, 1962.

Planting his roots, Fred became a lifelong area resident. He was an 
entrepreneur and founded many of the small-town pizza places in the 
Barton, Stafford, and Edwards County region. In 1985, Fred and his 
family moved to Kinsley, KS where he established Romano’s Pizza.

Fred is survived by his wife, Sharon Lovesee. Additional survivors 
include: four sons, Steve Lovesee, Kinsley, Doug Lovesee, Larned, Ron 
(Kim) Lovesee, Larned, and Joel (Sonya) Lovesee, Leon, KS; nine 
grandchildren, Andrew, Kayla, Paisley, Canvas, Torrance, Taytum, Tinley,
 Sam, and Levi; two siblings, sister, Ruby Smith and brother Tom 
Lovesee, both of Miami, OK.

He is also survived by two of his beloved dogs, Lil Bit and Frisky.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, November 4, 2022,&nbsp; at Beckwith Mortuary in Larned with Pastor Chris Nord presiding.&nbsp;

A celebration of life will be at a later date at Romano’s in Kinsley, KS.

Honoring Fred’s love and concern for all animals, especially those in
 shelters, the family asks memorials be given in lieu of flowers to the 
Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, 
Larned, KS 67550.

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 </figure>Fred R. Lovesee, 85, completed his Earthly journey October 21, 2022, at his home in Larned, KS.He was born January 6, 1937, in Joplin, MO. &nbsp;He was the fifth child of
 eight born to Thomas and Frances (Birkner) Lovesee.&nbsp; He was raised in 
Miami, OK. Fred was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers 
and sisters.After serving in the United States Air Force, Fred moved to 
Hoisington, KS where he met and married his wife of 60 years, Sharon 
(Novotny), on June 30, 1962.Planting his roots, Fred became a lifelong area resident. He was an 
entrepreneur and founded many of the small-town pizza places in the 
Barton, Stafford, and Edwards County region. In 1985, Fred and his 
family moved to Kinsley, KS where he established Romano’s Pizza.Fred is survived by his wife, Sharon Lovesee. Additional survivors 
include: four sons, Steve Lovesee, Kinsley, Doug Lovesee, Larned, Ron 
(Kim) Lovesee, Larned, and Joel (Sonya) Lovesee, Leon, KS; nine 
grandchildren, Andrew, Kayla, Paisley, Canvas, Torrance, Taytum, Tinley,
 Sam, and Levi; two siblings, sister, Ruby Smith and brother Tom 
Lovesee, both of Miami, OK.He is also survived by two of his beloved dogs, Lil Bit and Frisky.A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, November 4, 2022,&nbsp; at Beckwith Mortuary in Larned with Pastor Chris Nord presiding.&nbsp;A celebration of life will be at a later date at Romano’s in Kinsley, KS.Honoring Fred’s love and concern for all animals, especially those in
 shelters, the family asks memorials be given in lieu of flowers to the 
Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, 
Larned, KS 67550.

Fred R. Lovesee

Leon Joseph Moeder, 74, died October 19, 2022, at Wesley Medical 
Center, Wichita.&nbsp; He was born February 29, 1948, the second child of 
Engelbert “Bert” and Rita (Sulzman) Moeder.

Leon graduated from Plainville High School and received his 
bachelor’s degree from Fort Hays State University, in 1972. While a 
student at Fort Hays State University, he was a member of the rodeo 
club, where Leon became a bull rider. &nbsp;In May 1974, he started his 
career as an auctioneer and real estate broker.&nbsp; Leon became CEO and 
owner of Davenport Auction &amp; Realty, Inc., in 1986.&nbsp; In his almost 
50-year auctioneer career, Leon proudly helped with over 3,000 auctions 
ranging from commercial and personal property to diamonds. &nbsp;Most 
recently, he was a substitute teacher for USD 308.&nbsp; With his humor and 
quick wit, Leon quickly gained the respect of his students and loved 
helping to make a difference in their lives.

Leon enjoyed grilling for his family, with steak as his specialty.&nbsp; 
Listening to sports commentaries and watching his beloved Kansas City 
Chiefs, in particular Patrick Mahomes, were some of his favorite 
pastimes. &nbsp;&nbsp;Leon was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, Hutchinson.

Leon held a special bond with his only grandchild, Brailey.&nbsp; From the
 moment she was born, Leon was a proud grandpa and one of her biggest 
cheerleaders.&nbsp; When Brailey had school activities, whether it was a 
sporting or musical event, he strived to be in attendance.&nbsp; &nbsp;Leon was a 
one-of-a-kind dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, friend, cowboy, auctioneer, 
and mentor.&nbsp; There will never be another Leon Moeder!

Leon is survived by:&nbsp; sons, Daron Moeder and Toby Moeder, both of 
Hutchinson; granddaughter, Brailey Moeder of Hutchinson; siblings, Denis
 Moeder (Leta) of Ocala, FL, Jim Moeder (Sondra) of Topeka, Andy Moeder 
(Jeanne) of Canyon, TX, Greg Moeder of Orlando, FL, Joe Moeder &nbsp;of 
Axtell, NE, Eric Moeder (Karen) of Hays, Anita Kennedy of Denver, CO, 
Mary Lacy (Ron) of Kearney, NE, Gloria Trible (Paul) of Topeka, Janet 
Weis (Perry) of Lyons, Ann Yardy of Arvada, CO, and Teresa Bjornstad 
(Ken) of North Platte, NE; sister-in-law, Karen Moeder of Oakley; and 
numerous nephews, nieces, clients, students, and friends.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; a brother, John Moeder; 
brother-in-law, Ken Kennedy; and Daron and Toby’s mother, Annie 
Davenport Moeder.

Rosary will be 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2022, at Elliott 
Mortuary.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October
 29, 2022, at St. Teresa Catholic Church, 211 E. 5th Avenue, 
Hutchinson, with Father Matt Glazier officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow
 in Lone Star Cemetery, Pretty Prairie.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place. 
Friends may sign his book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through 
Thursday, and 9:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, with the family greeting friends
 following the Rosary at Elliott Mortuary.

<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1666403925214957">Click here to view Leon's Rosary</a>

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Leon Moeder 
Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, 
KS&nbsp; 67501.

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 </figure>Leon Joseph Moeder, 74, died October 19, 2022, at Wesley Medical 
Center, Wichita.&nbsp; He was born February 29, 1948, the second child of 
Engelbert “Bert” and Rita (Sulzman) Moeder.Leon graduated from Plainville High School and received his 
bachelor’s degree from Fort Hays State University, in 1972. While a 
student at Fort Hays State University, he was a member of the rodeo 
club, where Leon became a bull rider. &nbsp;In May 1974, he started his 
career as an auctioneer and real estate broker.&nbsp; Leon became CEO and 
owner of Davenport Auction &amp; Realty, Inc., in 1986.&nbsp; In his almost 
50-year auctioneer career, Leon proudly helped with over 3,000 auctions 
ranging from commercial and personal property to diamonds. &nbsp;Most 
recently, he was a substitute teacher for USD 308.&nbsp; With his humor and 
quick wit, Leon quickly gained the respect of his students and loved 
helping to make a difference in their lives.Leon enjoyed grilling for his family, with steak as his specialty.&nbsp; 
Listening to sports commentaries and watching his beloved Kansas City 
Chiefs, in particular Patrick Mahomes, were some of his favorite 
pastimes. &nbsp;&nbsp;Leon was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, Hutchinson.Leon held a special bond with his only grandchild, Brailey.&nbsp; From the
 moment she was born, Leon was a proud grandpa and one of her biggest 
cheerleaders.&nbsp; When Brailey had school activities, whether it was a 
sporting or musical event, he strived to be in attendance.&nbsp; &nbsp;Leon was a 
one-of-a-kind dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, friend, cowboy, auctioneer, 
and mentor.&nbsp; There will never be another Leon Moeder!Leon is survived by:&nbsp; sons, Daron Moeder and Toby Moeder, both of 
Hutchinson; granddaughter, Brailey Moeder of Hutchinson; siblings, Denis
 Moeder (Leta) of Ocala, FL, Jim Moeder (Sondra) of Topeka, Andy Moeder 
(Jeanne) of Canyon, TX, Greg Moeder of Orlando, FL, Joe Moeder &nbsp;of 
Axtell, NE, Eric Moeder (Karen) of Hays, Anita Kennedy of Denver, CO, 
Mary Lacy (Ron) of Kearney, NE, Gloria Trible (Paul) of Topeka, Janet 
Weis (Perry) of Lyons, Ann Yardy of Arvada, CO, and Teresa Bjornstad 
(Ken) of North Platte, NE; sister-in-law, Karen Moeder of Oakley; and 
numerous nephews, nieces, clients, students, and friends.He was preceded in death by: his parents; a brother, John Moeder; 
brother-in-law, Ken Kennedy; and Daron and Toby’s mother, Annie 
Davenport Moeder.Rosary will be 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2022, at Elliott 
Mortuary.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October
 29, 2022, at St. Teresa Catholic Church, 211 E. 5th Avenue, 
Hutchinson, with Father Matt Glazier officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow
 in Lone Star Cemetery, Pretty Prairie.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place. 
Friends may sign his book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through 
Thursday, and 9:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, with the family greeting friends
 following the Rosary at Elliott Mortuary.<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1666403925214957">Click here to view Leon's Rosary</a>In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Leon Moeder 
Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, 
KS&nbsp; 67501.

Leon Joseph Moeder

Gay Beth Moore-Briggs, 86, passed away on
 October 21, 2022 at Presbyterian Manor of the Plains in Dodge City 
following a lengthy health battle.&nbsp; She was born on November 13, 1935, in Bloomington, Kansas, the daughter of Otto and Helen (Smith) Fritche.

She was raised in Osborne County.&nbsp; After
 completing high school, Gay Beth went on to further her education at 
Fort Hays State University, earning her BS in education.&nbsp; She married Don Moore of Copeland.&nbsp; To this union, three&nbsp; children were born, Dale, Doug, and Vicki.&nbsp; Soon after, she began her career as a teacher in the local school system, a career that spanned 44 years.

A community leader over that same four decades, Gay Beth was active in Haskell County 4-H and Kansas Farm Bureau.&nbsp; She
 was known for constantly educating youth and adults alike, whether it 
be English or math or simply how to strive for success.

In 1985, she became good friends with a colleague, Robert (Bob) Briggs.&nbsp; They were married on June 10, 1990, at the Copeland Christian Church.&nbsp; They enjoyed traveling after retirement, spending time in Arizona during the winter months.&nbsp; Gay Beth enjoyed following her grandchildren’s activities.

Gay Beth is 
survived by her three children: Dale and Faith Moore of Fredrick, 
Maryland, Doug and Shannon Moore of Pittsburg, Oklahoma, and Vicki and 
Troy Hesser of Louisburg; four step-children Rhonda and Galen Berry of 
Port Aransas, Texas, Melinda Fikan of Colby, Rodney and Michelle Briggs 
of Independence, Missouri, and Troy Briggs and Sarah Rains of Sublette; a
 sister, Ruth and Don Wyckoff of Norman, Oklahoma;&nbsp; 13
 grandchildren, Dustin Moore (Amy), Michael Moore (Elena), Cutter Moore 
(Lea), Blade Moore (Remi), Stephanie Unruh (Jeff), Brigit Hesser (Emma 
Hofer), Alicia Siruta (Jason), Bradley Fikan (Shannon), Meredith Castor 
(Charles), Amy Briggs, Stacy Briggs, Brooke and Bailey Briggs and their 
mother, Tiffany Briggs; 24 great grandchildren; and three great-great 
grandchildren.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob Briggs, and husband, Don Moore

Funeral service will be held at Sublette 
Christian Church on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 10:30 AM with Pastor 
Doug Harris presiding.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Copeland Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel, Sublette on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, from noon to 8:00 PM.&nbsp; 

Memorials
 are suggested to the Copeland Methodist Church, Copeland UMW, or 
Haskell County EMS-Lockport Station in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at <a href="http://www.swaimfuneralhome.com">www.swaimfuneralhome.com</a>.

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 </figure>Gay Beth Moore-Briggs, 86, passed away on
 October 21, 2022 at Presbyterian Manor of the Plains in Dodge City 
following a lengthy health battle.&nbsp; She was born on November 13, 1935, in Bloomington, Kansas, the daughter of Otto and Helen (Smith) Fritche.She was raised in Osborne County.&nbsp; After
 completing high school, Gay Beth went on to further her education at 
Fort Hays State University, earning her BS in education.&nbsp; She married Don Moore of Copeland.&nbsp; To this union, three&nbsp; children were born, Dale, Doug, and Vicki.&nbsp; Soon after, she began her career as a teacher in the local school system, a career that spanned 44 years.A community leader over that same four decades, Gay Beth was active in Haskell County 4-H and Kansas Farm Bureau.&nbsp; She
 was known for constantly educating youth and adults alike, whether it 
be English or math or simply how to strive for success.In 1985, she became good friends with a colleague, Robert (Bob) Briggs.&nbsp; They were married on June 10, 1990, at the Copeland Christian Church.&nbsp; They enjoyed traveling after retirement, spending time in Arizona during the winter months.&nbsp; Gay Beth enjoyed following her grandchildren’s activities.Gay Beth is 
survived by her three children: Dale and Faith Moore of Fredrick, 
Maryland, Doug and Shannon Moore of Pittsburg, Oklahoma, and Vicki and 
Troy Hesser of Louisburg; four step-children Rhonda and Galen Berry of 
Port Aransas, Texas, Melinda Fikan of Colby, Rodney and Michelle Briggs 
of Independence, Missouri, and Troy Briggs and Sarah Rains of Sublette; a
 sister, Ruth and Don Wyckoff of Norman, Oklahoma;&nbsp; 13
 grandchildren, Dustin Moore (Amy), Michael Moore (Elena), Cutter Moore 
(Lea), Blade Moore (Remi), Stephanie Unruh (Jeff), Brigit Hesser (Emma 
Hofer), Alicia Siruta (Jason), Bradley Fikan (Shannon), Meredith Castor 
(Charles), Amy Briggs, Stacy Briggs, Brooke and Bailey Briggs and their 
mother, Tiffany Briggs; 24 great grandchildren; and three great-great 
grandchildren.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob Briggs, and husband, Don MooreFuneral service will be held at Sublette 
Christian Church on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 10:30 AM with Pastor 
Doug Harris presiding.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Copeland Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel, Sublette on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, from noon to 8:00 PM.&nbsp; Memorials
 are suggested to the Copeland Methodist Church, Copeland UMW, or 
Haskell County EMS-Lockport Station in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at <a href="http://www.swaimfuneralhome.com">www.swaimfuneralhome.com</a>.

Gay Beth Moore-Briggs

Nita Elsie (Peterson) Mohr of Great Bend, passed away on October 21, 
2022, at University of Kansas Health Systems – Great Bend. She was born 
on October 22, 1943, at Great Bend, to Clarence Theodore and Jenny Elsie
 (Marsh) Peterson.

Nita, a lifetime resident of Great Bend, was a homemaker and enjoyed 
sewing for her family and others. She enjoyed playing cards at the 
Senior Center, bowling, golfing, traveling, camping and fishing, and 
always looking for a bargain at garage sales. She loved and adored her 
chihuahuas.

Survivors include her husband, Richard; one son, Ronald Wayne Mohr 
(companion Brenda Worley) of Great Bend; two granddaughters, Shelby 
Payne (husband Dane Walker) of Lubbock, Tex., and Calie Payne of 
Boulder, Colo.; a son-in-law, John Payne of Joshua, Tex.; and one 
great-grandson, Nixon Walker.

Nita is preceded in death by her daughter, Rhonda Lynn Payne; her 
twin sister, Rita Mae Roblyer; her brother, Clarence “Pete” Peterson; 
and her parents.

Visitation will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, 
October 24, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving 
guests from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 
p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Central Baptist Church with Pastor 
Charlotte Maxwell presiding. 

Memorials have been established with the 
Central Baptist Church or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Nita Elsie (Peterson) Mohr of Great Bend, passed away on October 21, 
2022, at University of Kansas Health Systems – Great Bend. She was born 
on October 22, 1943, at Great Bend, to Clarence Theodore and Jenny Elsie
 (Marsh) Peterson.Nita, a lifetime resident of Great Bend, was a homemaker and enjoyed 
sewing for her family and others. She enjoyed playing cards at the 
Senior Center, bowling, golfing, traveling, camping and fishing, and 
always looking for a bargain at garage sales. She loved and adored her 
chihuahuas.Survivors include her husband, Richard; one son, Ronald Wayne Mohr 
(companion Brenda Worley) of Great Bend; two granddaughters, Shelby 
Payne (husband Dane Walker) of Lubbock, Tex., and Calie Payne of 
Boulder, Colo.; a son-in-law, John Payne of Joshua, Tex.; and one 
great-grandson, Nixon Walker.Nita is preceded in death by her daughter, Rhonda Lynn Payne; her 
twin sister, Rita Mae Roblyer; her brother, Clarence “Pete” Peterson; 
and her parents.Visitation will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, 
October 24, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving 
guests from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 
p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Central Baptist Church with Pastor 
Charlotte Maxwell presiding. Memorials have been established with the 
Central Baptist Church or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Nita Elsie (Peterson) Mohr 

Jane Rae Pfannenstiel, 87, Hays, died Friday, October 21, 2022, at St. Catherine Hospital in Dodge City.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, October 28, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in
 the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 
pm until 8:00 on Thursday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Friday, all at 
Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be 
at 6:30 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

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

A full obituary will be published by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Jane Rae Pfannenstiel, 87, Hays, died Friday, October 21, 2022, at St. Catherine Hospital in Dodge City.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, October 28, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in
 the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 
pm until 8:00 on Thursday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Friday, all at 
Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be 
at 6:30 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of
 Jane may be shared with her family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>A full obituary will be published by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Jane Rae Pfannenstiel

Nadyne Boone, age 81, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022, at her home. 

 Private family services are being planned by Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, KS.

Nadyne Boone, age 81, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022, at her home. Private family services are being planned by Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, KS.

Nadyne Boone

Thomas "Tommy" Lynn Rumford, 68, passed away October 19, 2022, at Meridian Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Wichita.&nbsp; He was born June 2, 1954, in Hutchinson, to Charles Floyd Rumford, Jr. and Lola Mayrea (Cook) Rumford.

Tommy was a graduate of Fairfield High School, Langdon, and Garden City Community College, Garden City.

Tommy is survived by:&nbsp; his daughter, Tamara Rumford of Philip, SD; 
mother, Lola M. Rumford of Abbyville; brother, Bronc Rumford of 
Abbyville; and grandchildren, Hendrix Smith and Hadley Vander May.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Floyd Rumford, Jr.

Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at the 
Abbyville Community Church, 201 W. Avenue G, Abbyville, with Pastors 
Dale Levering and Keith Dellenbach officiating.&nbsp; Friends may sign the 
book from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, October 23, and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
Monday, October 24, and Tuesday, October 25, at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; 
Friends may also sign the book from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 
with the family present at the Abbyville Community Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Abbyville 
Community Church, Abbyville Booster Club, or DaVita Dialysis Center of 
Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Thomas "Tommy" Lynn Rumford, 68, passed away October 19, 2022, at Meridian Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Wichita.&nbsp; He was born June 2, 1954, in Hutchinson, to Charles Floyd Rumford, Jr. and Lola Mayrea (Cook) Rumford.Tommy was a graduate of Fairfield High School, Langdon, and Garden City Community College, Garden City.Tommy is survived by:&nbsp; his daughter, Tamara Rumford of Philip, SD; 
mother, Lola M. Rumford of Abbyville; brother, Bronc Rumford of 
Abbyville; and grandchildren, Hendrix Smith and Hadley Vander May.He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Floyd Rumford, Jr.Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at the 
Abbyville Community Church, 201 W. Avenue G, Abbyville, with Pastors 
Dale Levering and Keith Dellenbach officiating.&nbsp; Friends may sign the 
book from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, October 23, and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
Monday, October 24, and Tuesday, October 25, at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; 
Friends may also sign the book from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 
with the family present at the Abbyville Community Church.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Abbyville 
Community Church, Abbyville Booster Club, or DaVita Dialysis Center of 
Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Thomas ‘Tommy’ Lynn Rumford

Dwight Emmett Wentz, son of Fred and Violet Wentz, was born September
 24, 1951, in Oberlin, Kansas, and passed away at Norton County Hospital on
 October 20, 2022, at the age of 71 years.

Dwight was a lifelong 
resident of Norton and Decatur Counties.  He spent much of his life 
residing at his childhood home, spending the last 32 years of his life 
residing at the family homestead where he grew up.  Dwight graduated 
from Norcatur High School in 1969.  Dwight and Mary Louise Miller were 
married on August 6, 1971, in Norton, Kansas.  They had five children and
 celebrated 51 years of marriage.

Most of his life was tied back 
to agriculture.  In his younger years, he had multiple occupations 
including trucking, welding, maintenance and repair, custom combining 
and even a little time working in the oilfield.  He also worked several 
years at MGM Grain in Norcatur. Those years gave him the experience to 
be successful in later endeavors. As well as production farming, he 
owned several businesses including D&amp;M Service (both the repair shop
 and the fuel business), A&amp;W, Oberlin Sinclair, D&amp;M Auto, and 
D&amp;M Repair (Oberlin.)

He enjoyed traveling, collecting cars, and spending time with family, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors
 include his wife Mary, and his children, Galen (Jamie) Wentz of Norton,
 Darren (Lois) Wentz of Clayton, Troy (Jessica) Wentz of Norcatur, 
Katrina (David) Edgerton of Hoisington, Carissa (Jacob) Larue of 
Oberlin.  He is survived by 15 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. 
As well as brothers Walter Wentz, Carl Wentz, and LaRene Wentz, and 
sisters Florence Marsh, Sylvia Wilroy, and Rosalie Kraft.  He was 
preceded in death by both his parents, two brothers Eugene Wentz and 
Brett Wentz and one sister Karolyn Kingham.

Funeral service will 
be Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 11:00AM at Pauls Funeral Home, 
Oberlin.  Visitation will be Tuesday, October 25, 2022, from 12:00-7:00 
PM with family receiving guests from 5:00-7:00 PM. Burial will be in Big
 Timber Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Dwight Wentz
 Memorial Fund.  Condolences can be left at www.paulsfh.com

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 </figure>Dwight Emmett Wentz, son of Fred and Violet Wentz, was born September
 24, 1951, in Oberlin, Kansas, and passed away at Norton County Hospital on
 October 20, 2022, at the age of 71 years.Dwight was a lifelong 
resident of Norton and Decatur Counties. He spent much of his life 
residing at his childhood home, spending the last 32 years of his life 
residing at the family homestead where he grew up. Dwight graduated 
from Norcatur High School in 1969. Dwight and Mary Louise Miller were 
married on August 6, 1971, in Norton, Kansas. They had five children and
 celebrated 51 years of marriage.Most of his life was tied back 
to agriculture. In his younger years, he had multiple occupations 
including trucking, welding, maintenance and repair, custom combining 
and even a little time working in the oilfield. He also worked several 
years at MGM Grain in Norcatur. Those years gave him the experience to 
be successful in later endeavors. As well as production farming, he 
owned several businesses including D&amp;M Service (both the repair shop
 and the fuel business), A&amp;W, Oberlin Sinclair, D&amp;M Auto, and 
D&amp;M Repair (Oberlin.)He enjoyed traveling, collecting cars, and spending time with family, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren.Survivors
 include his wife Mary, and his children, Galen (Jamie) Wentz of Norton,
 Darren (Lois) Wentz of Clayton, Troy (Jessica) Wentz of Norcatur, 
Katrina (David) Edgerton of Hoisington, Carissa (Jacob) Larue of 
Oberlin. He is survived by 15 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. 
As well as brothers Walter Wentz, Carl Wentz, and LaRene Wentz, and 
sisters Florence Marsh, Sylvia Wilroy, and Rosalie Kraft. He was 
preceded in death by both his parents, two brothers Eugene Wentz and 
Brett Wentz and one sister Karolyn Kingham.Funeral service will 
be Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 11:00AM at Pauls Funeral Home, 
Oberlin. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 25, 2022, from 12:00-7:00 
PM with family receiving guests from 5:00-7:00 PM. Burial will be in Big
 Timber Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dwight Wentz
 Memorial Fund. Condolences can be left at www.paulsfh.com

Dwight Emmett Wentz

Francis “Frank” Jacobs, 78, of Topeka, Kansas died Thursday, October 20, 
2022, at Heritage Gardens Nursing home after battling dementia. 

Frank 
was born on October 5, 1944, in Hays, Kansas. He was the son of Edward 
and Katherine Jacobs. He earned two Master's degrees from the University
 of Kansas. He married Alice Jacobs in 1978, but she passed in June of 
2018. Frank had two brothers, Edward Jacobs and Tom Jacobs, and one 
sister, Ephigenia Jacobs. He is survived by his two children, Kevyn 
Jacobs and Dale Jacobs, as well as two step-children, Tom Long and Brenda 
Alfrey. He has 2 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, and 17 
great-step-grandchildren. Frank was a history buff, an amateur 
genealogist, and traced his family tree back hundreds of years through 
multiple countries. He had a life-long career working for the State of 
Kansas in criminal justice, juvenile probation, and social work. He was 
an outdoors-man and enjoyed duck hunting, fishing, and camping. He loved
 to travel and spend time with his grandchildren. Frank also enjoyed 
karaoke and quartet singing. He was as smart as a whip and loved to 
research history, military battles, and could fix just about anything 
mechanical. He will be missed by all of his family and friends. Out
 of respect for Frank’s wishes, there will be no memorial service 
planned. The family will have their own private memorial observance. Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Francis “Frank” Jacobs, 78, of Topeka, Kansas died Thursday, October 20, 
2022, at Heritage Gardens Nursing home after battling dementia. Frank 
was born on October 5, 1944, in Hays, Kansas. He was the son of Edward 
and Katherine Jacobs. He earned two Master's degrees from the University
 of Kansas. He married Alice Jacobs in 1978, but she passed in June of 
2018. Frank had two brothers, Edward Jacobs and Tom Jacobs, and one 
sister, Ephigenia Jacobs. He is survived by his two children, Kevyn 
Jacobs and Dale Jacobs, as well as two step-children, Tom Long and Brenda 
Alfrey. He has 2 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, and 17 
great-step-grandchildren. Frank was a history buff, an amateur 
genealogist, and traced his family tree back hundreds of years through 
multiple countries. He had a life-long career working for the State of 
Kansas in criminal justice, juvenile probation, and social work. He was 
an outdoors-man and enjoyed duck hunting, fishing, and camping. He loved
 to travel and spend time with his grandchildren. Frank also enjoyed 
karaoke and quartet singing. He was as smart as a whip and loved to 
research history, military battles, and could fix just about anything 
mechanical. He will be missed by all of his family and friends. Out
 of respect for Frank’s wishes, there will be no memorial service 
planned. The family will have their own private memorial observance. Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.&nbsp;

Francis 'Frank' Jacobs

Helen M. Davis, 92, Hays, died Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the Hays Good Samaritan Society.

She was born August 22, 1930, in 
Dorrance, the daughter of James L. and Hattie (Sulc) Gustason.&nbsp;&nbsp;On 
February 7, 1948, she was united in marriage to Roy L. Davis in Hays, and
 they celebrated over 48 years of marriage before he preceded her in 
death on August 21, 1996.&nbsp;&nbsp;Helen and Roy built their beautiful home and 
enjoyed raising their family on the farm, and she proudly lived there 
for over 60 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;From 1970-2000, she worked for the East Plains DHIA 
as a dairy tester and during her employment helped form the state 
supervisor association and served as the treasurer.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was active in 
her community serving as the Buckeye PTA treasurer, president of the 
Buckeye Ladies Club, leader for the Buckeye Junior Farmers 4-H Club, and
 helped at the Ellis County Fair as a superintendent.&nbsp;&nbsp;She enjoyed 
traveling, camping, boating, dancing, and cherished her family.

Survivors include her son: Randy Davis 
and wife Mary of Hays, daughter: Ruby Davis (Mark Rowland) of Eden, NY, a
 brother: Vernon Gustason and wife Coeta of Massachusetts, two 
grandchildren: Rochelle Werth and Robbie Davis and wife Jill, all of 
Hays, six great grandchildren: Maryssa McClure, Brady Werth and fiancé 
Paris Wolf, Rylynn Davis, Reagan Davis, Abbi Rupp, and Leevi Rupp, and 
numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, husband Roy, three brothers: Ernie, Frank, and Roy Gustason, 
and a sister: Elsie Briscoe.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with 
Rev. Delbert Stanton officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow in Fort Hays 
Memorial Gardens Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 
on Monday and from 9:00 am until service time on Tuesday, all at the 
funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to the Davis family, payable to 
Randy Davis, for a memorial to be determined at a later 
date.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences and memories of Helen may be shared with her family 
at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Helen M. Davis, 92, Hays, died Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the Hays Good Samaritan Society.She was born August 22, 1930, in 
Dorrance, the daughter of James L. and Hattie (Sulc) Gustason.&nbsp;&nbsp;On 
February 7, 1948, she was united in marriage to Roy L. Davis in Hays, and
 they celebrated over 48 years of marriage before he preceded her in 
death on August 21, 1996.&nbsp;&nbsp;Helen and Roy built their beautiful home and 
enjoyed raising their family on the farm, and she proudly lived there 
for over 60 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;From 1970-2000, she worked for the East Plains DHIA 
as a dairy tester and during her employment helped form the state 
supervisor association and served as the treasurer.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was active in 
her community serving as the Buckeye PTA treasurer, president of the 
Buckeye Ladies Club, leader for the Buckeye Junior Farmers 4-H Club, and
 helped at the Ellis County Fair as a superintendent.&nbsp;&nbsp;She enjoyed 
traveling, camping, boating, dancing, and cherished her family.Survivors include her son: Randy Davis 
and wife Mary of Hays, daughter: Ruby Davis (Mark Rowland) of Eden, NY, a
 brother: Vernon Gustason and wife Coeta of Massachusetts, two 
grandchildren: Rochelle Werth and Robbie Davis and wife Jill, all of 
Hays, six great grandchildren: Maryssa McClure, Brady Werth and fiancé 
Paris Wolf, Rylynn Davis, Reagan Davis, Abbi Rupp, and Leevi Rupp, and 
numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, husband Roy, three brothers: Ernie, Frank, and Roy Gustason, 
and a sister: Elsie Briscoe.Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with 
Rev. Delbert Stanton officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow in Fort Hays 
Memorial Gardens Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 
on Monday and from 9:00 am until service time on Tuesday, all at the 
funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Davis family, payable to 
Randy Davis, for a memorial to be determined at a later 
date.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences and memories of Helen may be shared with her family 
at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Helen M. (Gustason) Davis

Avis (Schindler) Look of Hays, KS, formerly of Stockton, KS, 
passed away on October 20, 2022, in Hays, KS at the age of 88. She was 
born on July 9, 1934, to Raymond and Vera (Arrington) Schindler in 
Greenfield Rooks County, KS. She was married to Lester E. Look on May 
17, 1952, in Belleville, KS. They were blessed with two daughters: 
Patricia and Diane.

Avis grew up in Stockton. She 
graduated from Stockton High School in 1952 and married Lester soon 
after. She was a homemaker and kept busy raising their daughters. She 
was a volunteer at the Hays Hospital and Hays First United Methodist 
Church where she was a member. She had a strong relationship with her 
Lord and savior Jesus Christ that helped her throughout her life.

One
 of the greatest joys of her life was her family. Her grandchildren were
 often treated to a trip to the Sternberg Museum, one of her favorite 
destinations. She had special talents at quilting, embroidery, 
gardening, and cooking. She enjoyed collecting recipe books and 
windmills. A trip to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park where 
she viewed the mountains and wildlife was always at the top of her list 
of many travels.

Avis has gone to be with her Lord and 
will be greatly missed by all who knew her. The legacy of her love, 
laughter, and joy will remain in our hearts and memories forever.

Avis
 is survived by her husband, Lester; daughters, Patricia (Stan) Remmers 
of Sabetha, KS and Diane (Randall) Hrabe of Plainville, KS; siblings, 
Zoe Hrabe of Stockton, Kermit (Barbara) Schindler of Stockton, Kenneth 
Schindler of Topeka, KS, Marilyn (Dwight) Miller of Stockton, Louis 
Schindler of Hill City, KS, Marvin Schindler of Goddard, KS, and Henry 
Schindler of Great Bend, KS; sisters-in-law, Julie Schindler and Sandy 
Schindler; 8 grandchildren, Judd (Tanya) Remmers, Matt Hrabe, Joel 
(Felicia) Hrabe, Greg Remmers, Emily Hrabe, Abigail (Richard) Kidwell, 
Libby (Lance) Ziegler, and Caroline (Chris) Keas; and 14 
great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her 
parents, Raymond and Vera; siblings, Rita (Gene) Hrabe, Richard 
Schindler, Charles Schindler, and Raymond, Jr. (Shirley) Schindler; and 
brother-in-law, Normand Hrabe.

A Celebration of Life 
Service will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 11:00 AM, at the 
Stockton Church of Restoration. Burial will follow in the Stockton 
Cemetery. There will be no public visitation.

Memorials
 are suggested to Stockton Church of Restoration or Hays Med Hospice and
 may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N 1st, 
Stockton, KS 67669.

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 </figure>Avis (Schindler) Look of Hays, KS, formerly of Stockton, KS, 
passed away on October 20, 2022, in Hays, KS at the age of 88. She was 
born on July 9, 1934, to Raymond and Vera (Arrington) Schindler in 
Greenfield Rooks County, KS. She was married to Lester E. Look on May 
17, 1952, in Belleville, KS. They were blessed with two daughters: 
Patricia and Diane.Avis grew up in Stockton. She 
graduated from Stockton High School in 1952 and married Lester soon 
after. She was a homemaker and kept busy raising their daughters. She 
was a volunteer at the Hays Hospital and Hays First United Methodist 
Church where she was a member. She had a strong relationship with her 
Lord and savior Jesus Christ that helped her throughout her life.One
 of the greatest joys of her life was her family. Her grandchildren were
 often treated to a trip to the Sternberg Museum, one of her favorite 
destinations. She had special talents at quilting, embroidery, 
gardening, and cooking. She enjoyed collecting recipe books and 
windmills. A trip to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park where 
she viewed the mountains and wildlife was always at the top of her list 
of many travels.Avis has gone to be with her Lord and 
will be greatly missed by all who knew her. The legacy of her love, 
laughter, and joy will remain in our hearts and memories forever.Avis
 is survived by her husband, Lester; daughters, Patricia (Stan) Remmers 
of Sabetha, KS and Diane (Randall) Hrabe of Plainville, KS; siblings, 
Zoe Hrabe of Stockton, Kermit (Barbara) Schindler of Stockton, Kenneth 
Schindler of Topeka, KS, Marilyn (Dwight) Miller of Stockton, Louis 
Schindler of Hill City, KS, Marvin Schindler of Goddard, KS, and Henry 
Schindler of Great Bend, KS; sisters-in-law, Julie Schindler and Sandy 
Schindler; 8 grandchildren, Judd (Tanya) Remmers, Matt Hrabe, Joel 
(Felicia) Hrabe, Greg Remmers, Emily Hrabe, Abigail (Richard) Kidwell, 
Libby (Lance) Ziegler, and Caroline (Chris) Keas; and 14 
great-grandchildren.She is preceded in death by her 
parents, Raymond and Vera; siblings, Rita (Gene) Hrabe, Richard 
Schindler, Charles Schindler, and Raymond, Jr. (Shirley) Schindler; and 
brother-in-law, Normand Hrabe.A Celebration of Life 
Service will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 11:00 AM, at the 
Stockton Church of Restoration. Burial will follow in the Stockton 
Cemetery. There will be no public visitation.Memorials
 are suggested to Stockton Church of Restoration or Hays Med Hospice and
 may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N 1st, 
Stockton, KS 67669.

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