Joseph Andrew&nbsp;“Joe” Strutt&nbsp;passed away peacefully at&nbsp;his home&nbsp;in Hay, KS with family at his side on November 30, 2022, at the age of 86. He was born on December 19, 1935, to Theodore and Sarah (Cadoret) Strutt&nbsp;in Osborne&nbsp;County,&nbsp;KS.&nbsp;He&nbsp;married&nbsp;Ada&nbsp;Barry&nbsp;on May20,&nbsp;1959,&nbsp;in&nbsp;Stockton,&nbsp;KS.&nbsp;They were blessed with two children: Dale and Donna.

Joe served in the Army from 1955 to 1957. He spent two years in Germany as a wireman and then transferred to&nbsp;Crailshem&nbsp;as&nbsp;a mechanic.&nbsp;Upon&nbsp;returning to&nbsp;the&nbsp;States,&nbsp;he&nbsp;served&nbsp;in&nbsp;theArmy&nbsp;Reserves and was honorably discharged in 1963.

Joe worked for the Walker Oil Company with his brother Dean and with Rooks County Highway Department&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;early&nbsp;1960s.&nbsp;He&nbsp;then&nbsp;went&nbsp;to&nbsp;work at&nbsp;Schult&nbsp;Homes&nbsp;in&nbsp;1967&nbsp;and retired from&nbsp;Schult after 30 years. He had a work ethic that was second to none, working as a group leader for the final finish department and a facilities maintenance technician.

Around the home, Joe was a true do-it-yourselfer.&nbsp;He would try to build or repair something rather than&nbsp;buy&nbsp;it.&nbsp;In the&nbsp;mid-1960s,&nbsp;he&nbsp;built&nbsp;his family’s&nbsp;new&nbsp;home&nbsp;on North&nbsp;First&nbsp;Street&nbsp;inStockton&nbsp;from the ground&nbsp;up.&nbsp;Years&nbsp;later,&nbsp;he&nbsp;also&nbsp;completely&nbsp;renovated their&nbsp;rural&nbsp;home west&nbsp;of town. He&nbsp;could&nbsp;build&nbsp;just about anything big or small either from wood or metal. In addition, he could repair or overhaul anything from buildings to vehicles to equipment. The list of his handiwork and items that he built and repaired through the years is endless. Some more notable projects were remodeling three other houses, restoring a 1953 Jeep, building a garden tractor from various car parts, building a motor home and a fifth wheel camper.

Along&nbsp;with&nbsp;his&nbsp;projects, Joe&nbsp;was&nbsp;always willing to take time to&nbsp;help&nbsp;others. He will&nbsp;beremembered&nbsp;for his&nbsp;small&nbsp;acts&nbsp;of&nbsp;kindness&nbsp;from&nbsp;sweeping&nbsp;snow&nbsp;off&nbsp;your&nbsp;vehicle&nbsp;to&nbsp;makingminor&nbsp;repairs&nbsp;when&nbsp;he&nbsp;came over for a visit.

During&nbsp;his&nbsp;retirement,&nbsp;he&nbsp;spent&nbsp;most&nbsp;of his&nbsp;time&nbsp;working&nbsp;around&nbsp;his&nbsp;rural&nbsp;home&nbsp;andspending&nbsp;time&nbsp;with his&nbsp;family,&nbsp;particularly&nbsp;his&nbsp;grandchildren and&nbsp;great-grandchildren.&nbsp;Hisfamily&nbsp;remembers&nbsp;taking&nbsp;strolls&nbsp;to the&nbsp;pond with&nbsp;him, caring&nbsp;for horses,&nbsp;dogs&nbsp;and cats, and riding&nbsp;the&nbsp;go-cart in&nbsp;the yard. He wasn’t&nbsp;a&nbsp;man of many words but was quick with a smile and a sly joke. Joe and Ada&nbsp;enjoyed going to auctions and&nbsp;flea markets, looking for a great deal or something that could be lovingly repaired.

Joe is survived by his wife Ada; children, Dale (Mary) Strutt of Mead,&nbsp;CO&nbsp;and Donna (Jerry) Jones of Kearney,&nbsp;MO;&nbsp;sisters,&nbsp;Gertrude&nbsp;(Howard)&nbsp;Morgan&nbsp;of&nbsp;Marion,&nbsp;KS&nbsp;and&nbsp;Judith&nbsp;(Thomas)Butler&nbsp;of&nbsp;Enid,&nbsp;OK; 5 grandchildren: Sarah Strutt, Casey Jones (Cierra), Jonathon Jones (Karissa), Kaitlyn Strutt, and Colton Strutt (Jasmine); and 7 great-grandchildren: Conner, Evie, Jadeyn, Kyleigh, Kollin, Charlotte, and Rhett.

He&nbsp;is&nbsp;preceded&nbsp;in&nbsp;death by&nbsp;his&nbsp;parents,&nbsp;Theodore&nbsp;and Sarah Strutt;&nbsp;and&nbsp;brothers,&nbsp;GeraldDean Strutt and Francis Strutt and sister Bernice Strutt.

A&nbsp;Visitation&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;held&nbsp;from&nbsp;2PM&nbsp;until&nbsp;4PM on&nbsp;Sunday,&nbsp;December&nbsp;4,&nbsp;2022,&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;funeral home&nbsp;in Stockton. There will be no public services.

Memorials&nbsp;are&nbsp;suggested&nbsp;to&nbsp;Friends&nbsp;of&nbsp;Webster&nbsp;and&nbsp;may&nbsp;be&nbsp;sent&nbsp;in&nbsp;care&nbsp;of Plumer-OverleaseFuneral Home, 723 N 1st&nbsp;St., Stockton, KS 67669. 

Online condolences may be left for the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.plumeroverlease.com/">www.plumeroverlease.com</a>

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 </figure>Joseph Andrew&nbsp;“Joe” Strutt&nbsp;passed away peacefully at&nbsp;his home&nbsp;in Hay, KS with family at his side on November 30, 2022, at the age of 86. He was born on December 19, 1935, to Theodore and Sarah (Cadoret) Strutt&nbsp;in Osborne&nbsp;County,&nbsp;KS.&nbsp;He&nbsp;married&nbsp;Ada&nbsp;Barry&nbsp;on May20,&nbsp;1959,&nbsp;in&nbsp;Stockton,&nbsp;KS.&nbsp;They were blessed with two children: Dale and Donna.Joe served in the Army from 1955 to 1957. He spent two years in Germany as a wireman and then transferred to&nbsp;Crailshem&nbsp;as&nbsp;a mechanic.&nbsp;Upon&nbsp;returning to&nbsp;the&nbsp;States,&nbsp;he&nbsp;served&nbsp;in&nbsp;theArmy&nbsp;Reserves and was honorably discharged in 1963.Joe worked for the Walker Oil Company with his brother Dean and with Rooks County Highway Department&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;early&nbsp;1960s.&nbsp;He&nbsp;then&nbsp;went&nbsp;to&nbsp;work at&nbsp;Schult&nbsp;Homes&nbsp;in&nbsp;1967&nbsp;and retired from&nbsp;Schult after 30 years. He had a work ethic that was second to none, working as a group leader for the final finish department and a facilities maintenance technician.Around the home, Joe was a true do-it-yourselfer.&nbsp;He would try to build or repair something rather than&nbsp;buy&nbsp;it.&nbsp;In the&nbsp;mid-1960s,&nbsp;he&nbsp;built&nbsp;his family’s&nbsp;new&nbsp;home&nbsp;on North&nbsp;First&nbsp;Street&nbsp;inStockton&nbsp;from the ground&nbsp;up.&nbsp;Years&nbsp;later,&nbsp;he&nbsp;also&nbsp;completely&nbsp;renovated their&nbsp;rural&nbsp;home west&nbsp;of town. He&nbsp;could&nbsp;build&nbsp;just about anything big or small either from wood or metal. In addition, he could repair or overhaul anything from buildings to vehicles to equipment. The list of his handiwork and items that he built and repaired through the years is endless. Some more notable projects were remodeling three other houses, restoring a 1953 Jeep, building a garden tractor from various car parts, building a motor home and a fifth wheel camper.Along&nbsp;with&nbsp;his&nbsp;projects, Joe&nbsp;was&nbsp;always willing to take time to&nbsp;help&nbsp;others. He will&nbsp;beremembered&nbsp;for his&nbsp;small&nbsp;acts&nbsp;of&nbsp;kindness&nbsp;from&nbsp;sweeping&nbsp;snow&nbsp;off&nbsp;your&nbsp;vehicle&nbsp;to&nbsp;makingminor&nbsp;repairs&nbsp;when&nbsp;he&nbsp;came over for a visit.During&nbsp;his&nbsp;retirement,&nbsp;he&nbsp;spent&nbsp;most&nbsp;of his&nbsp;time&nbsp;working&nbsp;around&nbsp;his&nbsp;rural&nbsp;home&nbsp;andspending&nbsp;time&nbsp;with his&nbsp;family,&nbsp;particularly&nbsp;his&nbsp;grandchildren and&nbsp;great-grandchildren.&nbsp;Hisfamily&nbsp;remembers&nbsp;taking&nbsp;strolls&nbsp;to the&nbsp;pond with&nbsp;him, caring&nbsp;for horses,&nbsp;dogs&nbsp;and cats, and riding&nbsp;the&nbsp;go-cart in&nbsp;the yard. He wasn’t&nbsp;a&nbsp;man of many words but was quick with a smile and a sly joke. Joe and Ada&nbsp;enjoyed going to auctions and&nbsp;flea markets, looking for a great deal or something that could be lovingly repaired.Joe is survived by his wife Ada; children, Dale (Mary) Strutt of Mead,&nbsp;CO&nbsp;and Donna (Jerry) Jones of Kearney,&nbsp;MO;&nbsp;sisters,&nbsp;Gertrude&nbsp;(Howard)&nbsp;Morgan&nbsp;of&nbsp;Marion,&nbsp;KS&nbsp;and&nbsp;Judith&nbsp;(Thomas)Butler&nbsp;of&nbsp;Enid,&nbsp;OK; 5 grandchildren: Sarah Strutt, Casey Jones (Cierra), Jonathon Jones (Karissa), Kaitlyn Strutt, and Colton Strutt (Jasmine); and 7 great-grandchildren: Conner, Evie, Jadeyn, Kyleigh, Kollin, Charlotte, and Rhett.He&nbsp;is&nbsp;preceded&nbsp;in&nbsp;death by&nbsp;his&nbsp;parents,&nbsp;Theodore&nbsp;and Sarah Strutt;&nbsp;and&nbsp;brothers,&nbsp;GeraldDean Strutt and Francis Strutt and sister Bernice Strutt.A&nbsp;Visitation&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;held&nbsp;from&nbsp;2PM&nbsp;until&nbsp;4PM on&nbsp;Sunday,&nbsp;December&nbsp;4,&nbsp;2022,&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;funeral home&nbsp;in Stockton. There will be no public services.Memorials&nbsp;are&nbsp;suggested&nbsp;to&nbsp;Friends&nbsp;of&nbsp;Webster&nbsp;and&nbsp;may&nbsp;be&nbsp;sent&nbsp;in&nbsp;care&nbsp;of Plumer-OverleaseFuneral Home, 723 N 1st&nbsp;St., Stockton, KS 67669. Online condolences may be left for the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.plumeroverlease.com/">www.plumeroverlease.com</a>

Joseph Andrew 'Joe' Strutt

Marilyn (Keeler) Leuenberger, age 82 years, longtime Great Bend, 
Kansas, resident, passed away late Wednesday evening, November 30, 2022,&nbsp; at Azria Health- Woodhaven Care Center in Great Bend.&nbsp; Marilyn was born 
on March 9, 1940, at Seward, Kansas, to Claude and Iva (Wetig) Keeler.&nbsp; 
She graduated from Radium High School in 1958, and worked as a Certified
 Nursing Assistant for Great Bend Manor (and later when it became IHS), 
did childcare in her home, and also worked as a waitress at K-Bob’s in 
Great Bend. Marilyn loved to garden and crochet, loved bowling and 
watching her children play sports. She had a real love of “her” Kansas 
City Royals, and most of all loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include four sons:&nbsp; Butch Leuenberger of Great Bend, Layne 
(&amp; Stephanie) Leuenberger of Great Bend, Troy Leuenberger of Great 
Bend, and Aaron (&amp; Sharon) Leuenberger of Hays, Kansas; one daughter
 Lori Cooley of Great Bend; ten grandchildren:&nbsp; Brent Leuenberger, 
Chelsea Troyer, Dylan Cooley, Kayla Cooley, Logan Leuenberger, Landon 
Leuenberger, Lindsay Leuenberger, Lawsyn Leuenberger, Levi Leuenberger, 
and Lauren Kent; four brothers:&nbsp; Donald (&amp; Betty) Keeler of Great 
Bend, Charles Keeler of Great Bend, Ivan Keeler of Colorado, and Larry 
Keeler of Great Bend; one sister Connie Eilts of Hays, Kansas; many 
nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents and 
five brothers:&nbsp; Claude Keeler Jr., Marvin Keeler, Eldon Keeler, Darrell 
Keeler, and John Keeler.

According to her wishes, cremation has been chosen and a Private 
Family Graveside Inurnment Service will be held at a later date.

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 </figure>Marilyn (Keeler) Leuenberger, age 82 years, longtime Great Bend, 
Kansas, resident, passed away late Wednesday evening, November 30, 2022,&nbsp; at Azria Health- Woodhaven Care Center in Great Bend.&nbsp; Marilyn was born 
on March 9, 1940, at Seward, Kansas, to Claude and Iva (Wetig) Keeler.&nbsp; 
She graduated from Radium High School in 1958, and worked as a Certified
 Nursing Assistant for Great Bend Manor (and later when it became IHS), 
did childcare in her home, and also worked as a waitress at K-Bob’s in 
Great Bend. Marilyn loved to garden and crochet, loved bowling and 
watching her children play sports. She had a real love of “her” Kansas 
City Royals, and most of all loved spending time with her family.Survivors include four sons:&nbsp; Butch Leuenberger of Great Bend, Layne 
(&amp; Stephanie) Leuenberger of Great Bend, Troy Leuenberger of Great 
Bend, and Aaron (&amp; Sharon) Leuenberger of Hays, Kansas; one daughter
 Lori Cooley of Great Bend; ten grandchildren:&nbsp; Brent Leuenberger, 
Chelsea Troyer, Dylan Cooley, Kayla Cooley, Logan Leuenberger, Landon 
Leuenberger, Lindsay Leuenberger, Lawsyn Leuenberger, Levi Leuenberger, 
and Lauren Kent; four brothers:&nbsp; Donald (&amp; Betty) Keeler of Great 
Bend, Charles Keeler of Great Bend, Ivan Keeler of Colorado, and Larry 
Keeler of Great Bend; one sister Connie Eilts of Hays, Kansas; many 
nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents and 
five brothers:&nbsp; Claude Keeler Jr., Marvin Keeler, Eldon Keeler, Darrell 
Keeler, and John Keeler.According to her wishes, cremation has been chosen and a Private 
Family Graveside Inurnment Service will be held at a later date.

Marilyn (Keeler) Leuenberger

Aaron G. Maresch, age 75 years, coming from Rush Center at a young 
age, he became a legendary lifelong Great Bend, Kansas, resident, and 
passed away on Tuesday evening, November 29, 2022, at Hays Medical Center
 in Hays, Kansas. &nbsp;

Aaron was born on November 15, 1947, in Great Bend, 
Kansas, to Glenn E. and Marilyn L. (Bortz) Maresch. &nbsp;He was united in 
marriage to Barbara Ann Essmiller in October of 1968 in Great Bend and 
they later divorced. &nbsp;Aaron served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS 
Norfolk. He was an engineer and owned and operated Aaron’s Repair &amp; 
Supply Inc. which he started in 1978. &nbsp;Aaron’s business and legacy will 
proceed to operate under Tom Malone and Devon Nelson. Aaron was&nbsp;a 
dedicated Barton&nbsp;County Fair Association Board Member since 1980. Aaron 
loved his family and friends fiercely. &nbsp;He had a passion for making a 
difference in the lives of so many, especially through 4-H. He loved to 
fish, enjoy a good western, entertain friends and family, play with his 
border collie Dot, and enjoy life to its fullest. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Survivors include two daughters: &nbsp;Kimberly (&amp; Rick) Roberts of 
Junction City, Kansas and TeCoa (&amp; Bob) Stroda of Chapman, Kansas; 
seven grandchildren: &nbsp;Devon (&amp; MacKenzie) Nelson, Megan Nelson 
(&amp; fiancé Logan Payne), James Ryan Roberts, Ashley (&amp; Jachob) 
&nbsp;Strecker, Ty “Skeeter” Seibert, Teagan Seibert, and &nbsp;Tucker Stroda, his
 former wife Barbara Ann Maresch of Chapman, Kansas; three brothers: 
&nbsp;Myron Maresch of Texas, Edward (&amp; Jane) Maresch of Salina, Kansas,&nbsp; and Eldred (&amp; Becky) Maresch of Hoisington, Kansas; one sister 
Sharlyn Mulniex of Great Bend, Kansas; nieces and nephews along with 
many special friends whom were more like family. Aaron was preceded in 
death by his parents.

According to his wishes, cremation has been chosen and a Celebration 
of Life Service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed
 to the family for later designation.

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 </figure>Aaron G. Maresch, age 75 years, coming from Rush Center at a young 
age, he became a legendary lifelong Great Bend, Kansas, resident, and 
passed away on Tuesday evening, November 29, 2022, at Hays Medical Center
 in Hays, Kansas. &nbsp;Aaron was born on November 15, 1947, in Great Bend, 
Kansas, to Glenn E. and Marilyn L. (Bortz) Maresch. &nbsp;He was united in 
marriage to Barbara Ann Essmiller in October of 1968 in Great Bend and 
they later divorced. &nbsp;Aaron served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS 
Norfolk. He was an engineer and owned and operated Aaron’s Repair &amp; 
Supply Inc. which he started in 1978. &nbsp;Aaron’s business and legacy will 
proceed to operate under Tom Malone and Devon Nelson. Aaron was&nbsp;a 
dedicated Barton&nbsp;County Fair Association Board Member since 1980. Aaron 
loved his family and friends fiercely. &nbsp;He had a passion for making a 
difference in the lives of so many, especially through 4-H. He loved to 
fish, enjoy a good western, entertain friends and family, play with his 
border collie Dot, and enjoy life to its fullest. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include two daughters: &nbsp;Kimberly (&amp; Rick) Roberts of 
Junction City, Kansas and TeCoa (&amp; Bob) Stroda of Chapman, Kansas; 
seven grandchildren: &nbsp;Devon (&amp; MacKenzie) Nelson, Megan Nelson 
(&amp; fiancé Logan Payne), James Ryan Roberts, Ashley (&amp; Jachob) 
&nbsp;Strecker, Ty “Skeeter” Seibert, Teagan Seibert, and &nbsp;Tucker Stroda, his
 former wife Barbara Ann Maresch of Chapman, Kansas; three brothers: 
&nbsp;Myron Maresch of Texas, Edward (&amp; Jane) Maresch of Salina, Kansas,&nbsp; and Eldred (&amp; Becky) Maresch of Hoisington, Kansas; one sister 
Sharlyn Mulniex of Great Bend, Kansas; nieces and nephews along with 
many special friends whom were more like family. Aaron was preceded in 
death by his parents.According to his wishes, cremation has been chosen and a Celebration 
of Life Service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed
 to the family for later designation.

Aaron G. Maresch

Keri Ann McLaren, 53 died Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at her home in Dodge City.

She was born April 24, 1969, at Tempe, Arizona, the daughter of Merle 
R. and Betty Lou (Schemm) McLaren. She moved from Hays, Kansas, to Dodge 
City in 2006. Keri worked for Lewis Automotive as the Accounting 
Manager.

She loved to fish and travel especially in the mountains. Keri also 
enjoyed the family vacations in Minnesota. Above everything she loved 
her family and spending time with them. She was lovingly known as, 
“Grammy Keri” with both her family and friends.

Survivors include: her son, Jessie McLaren, Ft. Collins, Colorado; 
the love of her life, Charles Stephens, Cherokee, Oklahoma; her father, 
Merle McLaren, Hays, Kansas; 4 sisters, Laurie Johnson and husband Kris,
 Kona, Hawaii, Erin Filbert, Ness City, Kansas, Nita Tan and husband 
Mark, Moore, Oklahoma, and Eva Parrott and husband Richard, Hays, 
Kansas; 3 brothers, Terry McLaren and wife Carla, Ft. Meyers, Florida, 
Daniel McLaren and wife Lisa, Hays, Kansas and Michael McLaren and wife 
Arlena, Baldwin City, Kansas; sister-in-law, Debra McLaren, Hays, 
Kansas; and Charles kids, grandkids and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her mother, 2 brothers, Sean and Joel McLaren and a brother-in-law, Myron Filbert.

Gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 
2022, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City. 
There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.

The family suggests memorials to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

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 </figure>Keri Ann McLaren, 53 died Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at her home in Dodge City.She was born April 24, 1969, at Tempe, Arizona, the daughter of Merle 
R. and Betty Lou (Schemm) McLaren. She moved from Hays, Kansas, to Dodge 
City in 2006. Keri worked for Lewis Automotive as the Accounting 
Manager.She loved to fish and travel especially in the mountains. Keri also 
enjoyed the family vacations in Minnesota. Above everything she loved 
her family and spending time with them. She was lovingly known as, 
“Grammy Keri” with both her family and friends.Survivors include: her son, Jessie McLaren, Ft. Collins, Colorado; 
the love of her life, Charles Stephens, Cherokee, Oklahoma; her father, 
Merle McLaren, Hays, Kansas; 4 sisters, Laurie Johnson and husband Kris,
 Kona, Hawaii, Erin Filbert, Ness City, Kansas, Nita Tan and husband 
Mark, Moore, Oklahoma, and Eva Parrott and husband Richard, Hays, 
Kansas; 3 brothers, Terry McLaren and wife Carla, Ft. Meyers, Florida, 
Daniel McLaren and wife Lisa, Hays, Kansas and Michael McLaren and wife 
Arlena, Baldwin City, Kansas; sister-in-law, Debra McLaren, Hays, 
Kansas; and Charles kids, grandkids and extended family.She was preceded in death by her mother, 2 brothers, Sean and Joel McLaren and a brother-in-law, Myron Filbert.Gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 
2022, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City. 
There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.The family suggests memorials to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

Keri Ann McLaren

Judy Ann Nauert, 74, passed away November 30, 2022, at Diversicare of Larned.

She was born July 18, 1948, in Venita, Oklahoma, the daughter of Steven Smith and Katherine Lee Collins Hamm.

Moving from Venita, Oklahoma, she was an area resident since 1966. 
She was a member of the First Christian Church, Larned. She attended 
coffee hour at New Beginnings Church of the Nazarene, loved playing 
Bingo, sewing, painting, riding horses, roller skating, her dogs Hoss 
and Briar, and spending time with her family.

She married Les Kennedy; he preceded her in death.

On March 1, 1970, she married Billy Dean Nauert; he survives.

Other survivors include: two sons, William Nauert, Bailey, Colorado, 
David (Martha) Kennedy, Colorado; two daughters, Angel Nauert, Scott 
City, Stephanie (Michael Kramer) Nauert, Larned; two step sons, Joseph 
(Sandy) Nauert, Russell, James (Teri) Nauert, Larned; step daughter, 
Janet Nauert, Anchorage, Alaska; two sisters, Shirley Houtz, Wagner, 
Oklahoma, Janice Lindsey, Oregon; twenty-one grandchildren, and 
twenty-eight great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; brother, Steven Hamm; four
 sisters, Wilma Walter, Mary Jane Clark; Stephanie Hamm; and a 
grandchild, Patricia Nauert.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 9, 2022, at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Bo Rouse presiding. Visitation will be 
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Beckwith Mortuary, 
with family present from 6-8 p.m. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Diversicare of Larned in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

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 </figure>Judy Ann Nauert, 74, passed away November 30, 2022, at Diversicare of Larned.She was born July 18, 1948, in Venita, Oklahoma, the daughter of Steven Smith and Katherine Lee Collins Hamm.Moving from Venita, Oklahoma, she was an area resident since 1966. 
She was a member of the First Christian Church, Larned. She attended 
coffee hour at New Beginnings Church of the Nazarene, loved playing 
Bingo, sewing, painting, riding horses, roller skating, her dogs Hoss 
and Briar, and spending time with her family.She married Les Kennedy; he preceded her in death.On March 1, 1970, she married Billy Dean Nauert; he survives.Other survivors include: two sons, William Nauert, Bailey, Colorado, 
David (Martha) Kennedy, Colorado; two daughters, Angel Nauert, Scott 
City, Stephanie (Michael Kramer) Nauert, Larned; two step sons, Joseph 
(Sandy) Nauert, Russell, James (Teri) Nauert, Larned; step daughter, 
Janet Nauert, Anchorage, Alaska; two sisters, Shirley Houtz, Wagner, 
Oklahoma, Janice Lindsey, Oregon; twenty-one grandchildren, and 
twenty-eight great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by: her parents; brother, Steven Hamm; four
 sisters, Wilma Walter, Mary Jane Clark; Stephanie Hamm; and a 
grandchild, Patricia Nauert.Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 9, 2022, at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Bo Rouse presiding. Visitation will be 
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Beckwith Mortuary, 
with family present from 6-8 p.m. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery.Memorials may be given to Diversicare of Larned in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Judy Ann Nauert

James T. White, 79, passed away November 8, 2022, at Medicalodges of 
Great Bend. He was born November 22, 1942, in Granite Falls, IL, to 
Raymond &amp; Gladys (Nauck) White.

A Great Bend resident, Jim was a mechanic, owning and operating 4 Way
 Repair. He had previously worked for Marlette Homes also. He loved to 
tinker on just about anything.&nbsp;

Survivors include, a sister, Barbara Jean Tibbs of Wingo, KY; a 
niece, Michelle (Leland) Thomas of Wingo, KY; a nephew Grover (Desiree) 
Hill, II of Haysville; and 3 great nephews. He was preceded in death by 
his parents; and a brother, Raymond White, Jr.

A graveside inurnment service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, December 5, 2022, at Pawnee Rock Cemetery.

James T. White, 79, passed away November 8, 2022, at Medicalodges of 
Great Bend. He was born November 22, 1942, in Granite Falls, IL, to 
Raymond &amp; Gladys (Nauck) White.A Great Bend resident, Jim was a mechanic, owning and operating 4 Way
 Repair. He had previously worked for Marlette Homes also. He loved to 
tinker on just about anything.&nbsp;Survivors include, a sister, Barbara Jean Tibbs of Wingo, KY; a 
niece, Michelle (Leland) Thomas of Wingo, KY; a nephew Grover (Desiree) 
Hill, II of Haysville; and 3 great nephews. He was preceded in death by 
his parents; and a brother, Raymond White, Jr.A graveside inurnment service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, December 5, 2022, at Pawnee Rock Cemetery.

James T. White

Reva Marie (Pooley) Berry, 78, of Natoma,&nbsp;Kansas, passed away Saturday,&nbsp;November&nbsp;26, 2022, at her home with her family&nbsp;by her side.

Reva was born&nbsp;December 6, 1943, on the family farm north of Paradise, Kansas. &nbsp;She was the daughter of John&nbsp;and Eunice (Dougherty) Pooley. &nbsp;Her family lived&nbsp;in Ash Grove, Kansas&nbsp;a short time before moving to Natoma in 1946.&nbsp;&nbsp;She graduated from Natoma High School in the Class of 1961.

Reva was united in marriage to Larry R. Berry on April 11, 1964, in Plainville, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;This union was blessed with six children; Tyrill, Tracey, Trisha, Taryn, Travis and Tonya. &nbsp;They lived in various location during&nbsp;their&nbsp;marriage, moving to Natoma in 1973. &nbsp;Larry preceded her in death on January 1, 2008.

Reva was&nbsp;devoted homemaker. &nbsp;She also worked as a cook and waitress for several&nbsp;restaurants&nbsp;and also worked on the assembly line for Travenal. &nbsp;She enjoyed traveling, sewing, reading, doing puzzles, gardening and doing&nbsp;genealogy&nbsp;on her family.

Reva’s surviving family include her daughters, Trisha Owens (Dan) of Newton, Kansas, Taryn Stokes of Hoisington, Kansas and Tonya Rosales of Guymon, Oklahoma; sons, Tyrill&nbsp;Berry (Cathy) of Gibsonton, Florida, Tracey Berry (Brenda) of Russell, Kansas and Travis Berry of&nbsp;Natoma, Kansas;&nbsp;sisters, Della Hoeg (Bernard) of Natoma,&nbsp;Kansas and Marlene Bray of Natoma,&nbsp;Kansas; 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Reva was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Larry; brother, Ronald Pooley; sisters, Veta Radloff, Linda&nbsp;Colwell and infant Donna Pooley; and grandson Turner Berry.

A Memorial service will be held at&nbsp;a later date. &nbsp;Cremation has taken place. &nbsp;Condolences&nbsp;may be&nbsp;sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge&nbsp;of these services.

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 </figure>Reva Marie (Pooley) Berry, 78, of Natoma,&nbsp;Kansas, passed away Saturday,&nbsp;November&nbsp;26, 2022, at her home with her family&nbsp;by her side.Reva was born&nbsp;December 6, 1943, on the family farm north of Paradise, Kansas. &nbsp;She was the daughter of John&nbsp;and Eunice (Dougherty) Pooley. &nbsp;Her family lived&nbsp;in Ash Grove, Kansas&nbsp;a short time before moving to Natoma in 1946.&nbsp;&nbsp;She graduated from Natoma High School in the Class of 1961.Reva was united in marriage to Larry R. Berry on April 11, 1964, in Plainville, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;This union was blessed with six children; Tyrill, Tracey, Trisha, Taryn, Travis and Tonya. &nbsp;They lived in various location during&nbsp;their&nbsp;marriage, moving to Natoma in 1973. &nbsp;Larry preceded her in death on January 1, 2008.Reva was&nbsp;devoted homemaker. &nbsp;She also worked as a cook and waitress for several&nbsp;restaurants&nbsp;and also worked on the assembly line for Travenal. &nbsp;She enjoyed traveling, sewing, reading, doing puzzles, gardening and doing&nbsp;genealogy&nbsp;on her family.Reva’s surviving family include her daughters, Trisha Owens (Dan) of Newton, Kansas, Taryn Stokes of Hoisington, Kansas and Tonya Rosales of Guymon, Oklahoma; sons, Tyrill&nbsp;Berry (Cathy) of Gibsonton, Florida, Tracey Berry (Brenda) of Russell, Kansas and Travis Berry of&nbsp;Natoma, Kansas;&nbsp;sisters, Della Hoeg (Bernard) of Natoma,&nbsp;Kansas and Marlene Bray of Natoma,&nbsp;Kansas; 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.Reva was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Larry; brother, Ronald Pooley; sisters, Veta Radloff, Linda&nbsp;Colwell and infant Donna Pooley; and grandson Turner Berry.A Memorial service will be held at&nbsp;a later date. &nbsp;Cremation has taken place. &nbsp;Condolences&nbsp;may be&nbsp;sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge&nbsp;of these services.

Reva Marie (Pooley) Berry

Lola&nbsp;Mae&nbsp;Boyd, 82, of Paradise, Kansas, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, at her home with her family by her side.

Lola was born November 18, 1940, in Osborne&nbsp;County, Kansas. &nbsp;She was one of five children born to Russell and Grace (Finch) Boyd. &nbsp;She grew up in&nbsp;Natoma,&nbsp;Kansas and graduated from Natoma High School. &nbsp;

Lola was a manager for Autozone Store in Omaha, Nebraska and a&nbsp;manager for&nbsp;Radio Shack. &nbsp;Before that she was a draftsman for REMCO. &nbsp;She lived in Omaha from&nbsp;1991 to 2008, then she moved to Paradise. &nbsp;Later in life she helped with the music department for USD 407. &nbsp;She enjoyed playing the piano for local schools and churches. &nbsp;She was a member of the Melony Cousins that played on the&nbsp;Great&nbsp;Bend Television station. &nbsp;She loved her community and was always willing to do whatever she could to help.

Lola’s surviving family include her&nbsp;two&nbsp;daughters, Teresa Meyers (Rodney) of Wakeeney, Kansas and Stephanie Scheck (Kennith) of&nbsp;Russell, Kansas; two sons, Wade Winder&nbsp;of Paradise, Kansas and Stephen Winder (Pam) of Garden City, Kansas; six grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Joan Boyd of Abilene,&nbsp;Kansas.

Lola was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Catherine Boyd;&nbsp;brothers, Fred Boyd and Rex Boyd.

Celebration of Lola’s Life will be held at 11:30 AM, Monday, December 5, 2022, at the Paradise United Methodist Church. &nbsp;Burial will follow at the Natoma City Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation&nbsp;will be held at the Church from 10:00 AM to Service time. &nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Lola&nbsp;Mae&nbsp;Boyd, 82, of Paradise, Kansas, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, at her home with her family by her side.Lola was born November 18, 1940, in Osborne&nbsp;County, Kansas. &nbsp;She was one of five children born to Russell and Grace (Finch) Boyd. &nbsp;She grew up in&nbsp;Natoma,&nbsp;Kansas and graduated from Natoma High School. &nbsp;Lola was a manager for Autozone Store in Omaha, Nebraska and a&nbsp;manager for&nbsp;Radio Shack. &nbsp;Before that she was a draftsman for REMCO. &nbsp;She lived in Omaha from&nbsp;1991 to 2008, then she moved to Paradise. &nbsp;Later in life she helped with the music department for USD 407. &nbsp;She enjoyed playing the piano for local schools and churches. &nbsp;She was a member of the Melony Cousins that played on the&nbsp;Great&nbsp;Bend Television station. &nbsp;She loved her community and was always willing to do whatever she could to help.Lola’s surviving family include her&nbsp;two&nbsp;daughters, Teresa Meyers (Rodney) of Wakeeney, Kansas and Stephanie Scheck (Kennith) of&nbsp;Russell, Kansas; two sons, Wade Winder&nbsp;of Paradise, Kansas and Stephen Winder (Pam) of Garden City, Kansas; six grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Joan Boyd of Abilene,&nbsp;Kansas.Lola was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Catherine Boyd;&nbsp;brothers, Fred Boyd and Rex Boyd.Celebration of Lola’s Life will be held at 11:30 AM, Monday, December 5, 2022, at the Paradise United Methodist Church. &nbsp;Burial will follow at the Natoma City Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation&nbsp;will be held at the Church from 10:00 AM to Service time. &nbsp;A Memorial has been&nbsp;established&nbsp;as the Lola Boyd Memorial Fund. &nbsp;Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Lola Mae Boyd

John Richard Stiles, 76, of Fairbury, Illinois, passed away at 1:24 pm, Friday, November 25, 2022, at McLean County Nursing Home, Normal, Illinois.

Cremation
 rites have been accorded with a family celebration of his life at a 
later date.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury, is in charge of 
arrangements. Memorial contributions in John’s name may be directed to 
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

John
 was born November 6, 1946, in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of John E. and Shirley 
A. (Paden) Stiles. He married Linda Davis on May 18, 1999, in Pontiac, Illinois. 
His wife, Linda survives.  His parents and two sisters, Carol Anne 
Stiles and Mary Beth Colburn preceded him in death.

Other
 survivors include, two daughters, Lori Shannon (Jason) Schwarm of 
Bettendorf, IA; Carrie Anne (Brent) Sample of Urbandale, IA; two 
step-sons, Otis Smith of Wellston, OH; Rick Murray of Cropsey; one 
brother, Mark (Kathy) Stiles of Hurst, TX; and five grandchildren, Jacob
 Schwarm, Emma Schwarm, Sara Sample, Ryan Sample, Brandon Smith.

Mr.
 Stiles served our country in Vietnam in the US Army, 101st Airborne and
 received a medal of commendation. He graduated from Western Illinois 
University with a degree in political science. He began his career in 
journalism in 1971 at the Macomb Daily Journal. Over the span of 44 
years, he worked at multiple newspapers in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, New 
Mexico, and Texas. He worked every job in the newspaper business, 
including sports writer, investigative reporter, assistant editor, 
editor, and general manager. He received numerous awards for his 
outstanding journalism. He never called it a job. There was nothing he 
loved more than the newsroom and all the people in it. He often said, “I
 am not the best speller, or even the best writer, but I am the best 
newspaperman in the room."&nbsp;

To some he mentored, he will always be considered the best editor. He left an indelible mark on journalism in Hays and western Kansas — even if he never knew it.&nbsp;

John
 loved baseball and handed down the art of scorekeeping to his 
daughters. He was an avid runner for years and completed 2 marathons. He
 mocked golf for most of his life until he finally fell in love with it.
 He was thrilled to be able to golf at St. Andrews. He was a proud 
grandpa. Papa Rich was always the loudest fan at Jacob’s wrestling 
matches, Emma’s volleyball and cross country, Sara’s band performances, 
and Ryan’s cross country and baseball games. He was one of a kind and 
left a lasting impression everywhere he went. He will be truly missed by
 so many.

A guest registry is available at <a href="https://www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com">www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com</a>.

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 </figure>John Richard Stiles, 76, of Fairbury, Illinois, passed away at 1:24 pm, Friday, November 25, 2022, at McLean County Nursing Home, Normal, Illinois.Cremation
 rites have been accorded with a family celebration of his life at a 
later date. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury, is in charge of 
arrangements. Memorial contributions in John’s name may be directed to 
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.John
 was born November 6, 1946, in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of John E. and Shirley 
A. (Paden) Stiles. He married Linda Davis on May 18, 1999, in Pontiac, Illinois. 
His wife, Linda survives. His parents and two sisters, Carol Anne 
Stiles and Mary Beth Colburn preceded him in death.Other
 survivors include, two daughters, Lori Shannon (Jason) Schwarm of 
Bettendorf, IA; Carrie Anne (Brent) Sample of Urbandale, IA; two 
step-sons, Otis Smith of Wellston, OH; Rick Murray of Cropsey; one 
brother, Mark (Kathy) Stiles of Hurst, TX; and five grandchildren, Jacob
 Schwarm, Emma Schwarm, Sara Sample, Ryan Sample, Brandon Smith.Mr.
 Stiles served our country in Vietnam in the US Army, 101st Airborne and
 received a medal of commendation. He graduated from Western Illinois 
University with a degree in political science. He began his career in 
journalism in 1971 at the Macomb Daily Journal. Over the span of 44 
years, he worked at multiple newspapers in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, New 
Mexico, and Texas. He worked every job in the newspaper business, 
including sports writer, investigative reporter, assistant editor, 
editor, and general manager. He received numerous awards for his 
outstanding journalism. He never called it a job. There was nothing he 
loved more than the newsroom and all the people in it. He often said, “I
 am not the best speller, or even the best writer, but I am the best 
newspaperman in the room."&nbsp;To some he mentored, he will always be considered the best editor. He left an indelible mark on journalism in Hays and western Kansas — even if he never knew it.&nbsp;John
 loved baseball and handed down the art of scorekeeping to his 
daughters. He was an avid runner for years and completed 2 marathons. He
 mocked golf for most of his life until he finally fell in love with it.
 He was thrilled to be able to golf at St. Andrews. He was a proud 
grandpa. Papa Rich was always the loudest fan at Jacob’s wrestling 
matches, Emma’s volleyball and cross country, Sara’s band performances, 
and Ryan’s cross country and baseball games. He was one of a kind and 
left a lasting impression everywhere he went. He will be truly missed by
 so many.A guest registry is available at <a href="https://www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com">www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com</a>.

John Richard Stiles

Janet Jean (Barnett) Koster was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Edward 
J. and Pearl Gay (Elliott) Barnett on April 18, 1934. She died on 
November 10, 2022, at the Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit, Kansas, at 
the age of 88.

When she was four years old, her family moved to Concordia, 
Kansas, and lived several places as her dad worked for the Missouri 
Pacific Railroad. She attended schools in Concordia, Lenora, Stockton, 
Downs, and Cawker City, and graduated from Cawker City High School in 
1952. Following graduation, she worked at the Barnett Company as a 
bookkeeper.

On April 30, 1953, she was united in marriage to Mark H. Koster. 
They were blessed with six children, Mark Edward, Janet Lynn, Kevin 
John, Douglas Allen, Ricky Raye, and Melanie Gaylene.

Her family was the joy of her life, and many hours were spent 
sewing and baking. She was also very active in the many school functions
 and sports activities in which her children participated in.

Jan worked as a bookkeeper, legal secretary, and para-professional
 before retiring in 1996. She continued to work in the family upholstery
 shop, where many pieces of furniture, truck, tractor, and boat seats 
were recycled.

Music was also a great joy in her life. She played the trumpet in 
high school, and later in the Beloit Community Orchestra, and sang in 
many school programs as well as in the St. John’s Choir.

She spent many hours in her flower gardens, and was pleased to 
share the beauty of the flowers with everyone. Many hours were also 
spent trying to stay ahead of the weeds.

Her church community was of great importance, and she served as an
 officer in the Ladies Guild, Parish Pastoral Council, and the Choir. 
She also served at daily Mass, and made many prayer quilts for church 
members, and anyone else who needed additional prayers.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark; her parents, Ed and Pearl Barnett; and her brothers, Bill and Jack.

She leaves to celebrate her life her children, Mark Edward, Janet 
Lynn Simoneau, Kevin John and wife Kathy, Douglas Allen, Ricky Raye and 
wife Becky, and Melanie Gaylene Foster and husband Craig; grandchildren,
 Dustin Koster, Jerry Koster, Heather Simoneau and husband Jeff Turner, 
Brandon Simoneau, Chris Koster, Cory Koster and wife Taisha, Derrick 
Koster, foreign exchange student, Pia Rodrigous, and Natasha and Nathan 
Foster; great-grandchildren, Paige and Ariana, Jada Koster, Madison 
Simoneau and fiancé Nicholas Mya, Olivia Simoneau, Zeppelin, Finley 
Koster, Janiyah Foster; step great-grandchildren, Hadlee and Hudson 
Turner; sisters-in-law, Cindy Trump and Gayle Barnett; many nieces and 
nephews; and special friends, Laura Stow, Shanna Koster, and Ann Albert.

“I pray for each of you and want you to be happy. God bless each of you.”

Memorial services will be at 11 AM Saturday, December 3, at the 
SS. Peter &amp; Paul Catholic Church in Cawker City. A rosary service 
will be at 7 PM Friday, December 2, at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the St. John's Catholic 
Church Restoration Fund or the Perdue House.

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 </figure>Janet Jean (Barnett) Koster was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Edward 
J. and Pearl Gay (Elliott) Barnett on April 18, 1934. She died on 
November 10, 2022, at the Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit, Kansas, at 
the age of 88.When she was four years old, her family moved to Concordia, 
Kansas, and lived several places as her dad worked for the Missouri 
Pacific Railroad. She attended schools in Concordia, Lenora, Stockton, 
Downs, and Cawker City, and graduated from Cawker City High School in 
1952. Following graduation, she worked at the Barnett Company as a 
bookkeeper.On April 30, 1953, she was united in marriage to Mark H. Koster. 
They were blessed with six children, Mark Edward, Janet Lynn, Kevin 
John, Douglas Allen, Ricky Raye, and Melanie Gaylene.Her family was the joy of her life, and many hours were spent 
sewing and baking. She was also very active in the many school functions
 and sports activities in which her children participated in.Jan worked as a bookkeeper, legal secretary, and para-professional
 before retiring in 1996. She continued to work in the family upholstery
 shop, where many pieces of furniture, truck, tractor, and boat seats 
were recycled.Music was also a great joy in her life. She played the trumpet in 
high school, and later in the Beloit Community Orchestra, and sang in 
many school programs as well as in the St. John’s Choir.She spent many hours in her flower gardens, and was pleased to 
share the beauty of the flowers with everyone. Many hours were also 
spent trying to stay ahead of the weeds.Her church community was of great importance, and she served as an
 officer in the Ladies Guild, Parish Pastoral Council, and the Choir. 
She also served at daily Mass, and made many prayer quilts for church 
members, and anyone else who needed additional prayers.She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark; her parents, Ed and Pearl Barnett; and her brothers, Bill and Jack.She leaves to celebrate her life her children, Mark Edward, Janet 
Lynn Simoneau, Kevin John and wife Kathy, Douglas Allen, Ricky Raye and 
wife Becky, and Melanie Gaylene Foster and husband Craig; grandchildren,
 Dustin Koster, Jerry Koster, Heather Simoneau and husband Jeff Turner, 
Brandon Simoneau, Chris Koster, Cory Koster and wife Taisha, Derrick 
Koster, foreign exchange student, Pia Rodrigous, and Natasha and Nathan 
Foster; great-grandchildren, Paige and Ariana, Jada Koster, Madison 
Simoneau and fiancé Nicholas Mya, Olivia Simoneau, Zeppelin, Finley 
Koster, Janiyah Foster; step great-grandchildren, Hadlee and Hudson 
Turner; sisters-in-law, Cindy Trump and Gayle Barnett; many nieces and 
nephews; and special friends, Laura Stow, Shanna Koster, and Ann Albert.“I pray for each of you and want you to be happy. God bless each of you.”Memorial services will be at 11 AM Saturday, December 3, at the 
SS. Peter &amp; Paul Catholic Church in Cawker City. A rosary service 
will be at 7 PM Friday, December 2, at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the St. John's Catholic 
Church Restoration Fund or the Perdue House.

Janet Jean (Barnett) Koster

February 21, 1996
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 November 30, 2022

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

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 </figure>February 21, 1996
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 November 30, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Quintin Hue Silsby

December 19, 1935
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 November 30, 2022

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Chapels.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Joseph--Andrew-Joe-Strutt?obId=26504763#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>December 19, 1935
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 November 30, 2022An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Chapels.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Joseph--Andrew-Joe-Strutt?obId=26504763#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

February 13, 1945
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 December 1, 2022

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Duane-Butch-Janne?obId=26503933#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

February 13, 1945
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 December 1, 2022An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Duane-Butch-Janne?obId=26503933#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Duane 'Butch Janne

Thursday, October 16th, 1930-Saturday, November 26th, 2022

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/florence-howard/5081739/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Thursday, October 16th, 1930-Saturday, November 26th, 2022An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/florence-howard/5081739/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Florence M. Howard

Alfrieda Dinges, age 90, of Schoenchen, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Via Christi Village in Hays. She was born June 30, 1932, in Liebenthal, Kansas, to Bernard and Mary (Depperschmidt) Herrman. She married Gilbert “Bucks” Dinges in Liebenthal, in 1950. They had celebrated 64 years of marriage at the time of Bucks passing on July 7, 2014. Alfrieda worked at several positions including being a cook for the Schoenchen School for over twenty years, owned the Snow White Restaurant and Rock Haven with Bucks, Election Board Officer and was a long time Sacristan for St. Anthony Church. Alfrieda was a foster parent, proud supporter of TMP-Marian and other religious organizations. She was a member of St. Anthony Church and Altar Society, Daughters of Isabella and the Sunflower Polka Club. She was passionate about being a caretaker, cooking and entertaining. She is survived by her son, Jason Dinges and wife Beryl of Hays; a daughter, &nbsp;Karen (Dinges) Staab and husband Pat of Hays; a sister, Vera Mock of Wichita; grandchildren, Joshua Dinges and wife Sarah, Matthew Dinges and wife Onjie, Zachary Dinges and wife Michelle, Kourtney Gross, and Megan Staab; and &nbsp;great grandchildren, Twins Javon and Leia Searight, Carter Dinges, and Naomi Dinges. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Kenneth Joe Dinges; a daughter, Beverly (Dinges) Gross; and a granddaughter, Sammy Staab. Funeral services will be 10 AM Saturday, December 3, 2022, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Schoenchen. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 5 PM – 8 PM and Saturday 9 AM -9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. A combined Daughters of Isabella and Schoenchen Altar Society Rosary Service will be Friday at 6:30 PM followed by a Parish Vigil Service at 7 PM all at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Anthony Cemetery, St. Anthony Church or the Daughters of Isabella. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>Alfrieda Dinges, age 90, of Schoenchen, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Via Christi Village in Hays. She was born June 30, 1932, in Liebenthal, Kansas, to Bernard and Mary (Depperschmidt) Herrman. She married Gilbert “Bucks” Dinges in Liebenthal, in 1950. They had celebrated 64 years of marriage at the time of Bucks passing on July 7, 2014. Alfrieda worked at several positions including being a cook for the Schoenchen School for over twenty years, owned the Snow White Restaurant and Rock Haven with Bucks, Election Board Officer and was a long time Sacristan for St. Anthony Church. Alfrieda was a foster parent, proud supporter of TMP-Marian and other religious organizations. She was a member of St. Anthony Church and Altar Society, Daughters of Isabella and the Sunflower Polka Club. She was passionate about being a caretaker, cooking and entertaining. She is survived by her son, Jason Dinges and wife Beryl of Hays; a daughter, &nbsp;Karen (Dinges) Staab and husband Pat of Hays; a sister, Vera Mock of Wichita; grandchildren, Joshua Dinges and wife Sarah, Matthew Dinges and wife Onjie, Zachary Dinges and wife Michelle, Kourtney Gross, and Megan Staab; and &nbsp;great grandchildren, Twins Javon and Leia Searight, Carter Dinges, and Naomi Dinges. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Kenneth Joe Dinges; a daughter, Beverly (Dinges) Gross; and a granddaughter, Sammy Staab. Funeral services will be 10 AM Saturday, December 3, 2022, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Schoenchen. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 5 PM – 8 PM and Saturday 9 AM -9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. A combined Daughters of Isabella and Schoenchen Altar Society Rosary Service will be Friday at 6:30 PM followed by a Parish Vigil Service at 7 PM all at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Anthony Cemetery, St. Anthony Church or the Daughters of Isabella. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Alfrieda Dinges

Wednesday, October 31st, 1934-Wednesday, November 30th, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

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Richard Lane Kvasnicka

Helen Irene Hanavan, 98, passed away November 29, 2022, at Healthcare
 Resort of Leawood, KS.&nbsp; She was born August 12, 1924, in Sharon 
Springs, KS, to Charley W. Newland and Georgia Lee (Finey) Newland.

Helen was a graduate of Sharon Springs High School, Sharon Springs, 
KS. She enjoyed sewing, playing cards, and cooking.&nbsp; After Philip 
retired, they enjoyed traveling with family and friends to different 
states sightseeing.

Helen was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Hutchinson, 
KS.&nbsp; She was an active member of the United Methodist Women (UMW) and 
participated in the UMW circles.&nbsp; Helen looked forward to eating out 
once a month with the ladies of the UMW circles.

On December 28, 1944, she married Philip E. Hanavan, in Colby, KS.&nbsp; 
They shared over 49 years of marriage, prior to his death on September 
9, 1994.

Helen is survived by:&nbsp; her daughter, Brenda Albright of Lenexa, KS; 
grandson, Jeremy (Sara Driver) Albright of Haslet, TX; great-grandson, 
Parker Albright of Haslet, TX; granddaughter, Anna (Justin) Wilkinson of
 Spring Hill, KS; great-granddaughter, Darianna Albright of Spring Hill,
 KS; granddaughter, Alisa (Bo) Muir of Buhler, KS; great-grandson, Evan 
(Kaytie) Muir of Haven, KS; great-great-grandchildren, Nicholas Muir and
 Selena Muir of Haven, KS; great-granddaughter, Dedra (Charlie) Beetch 
of Sequim, WA; grandson, Leland (Brenda) Hanavan of Hutchinson, KS; and 
great-grandson, Matthew Hanavan of Hutchinson, KS.

She was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her parents; husband, Philip; son, Joel; two brothers; and three sisters.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, December 5, 2022, at Elliott 
Mortuary, with the Reverend Nicole Schwartz Eck officiating.&nbsp; Burial 
will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park.&nbsp; Friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m. 
Saturday, December 3, 2022, and from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, December 4, 
2022, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at Elliott 
Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the First United 
Methodist Church, Hutchinson, KS, to benefit the radio broadcasting 
program, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Helen Irene Hanavan, 98, passed away November 29, 2022, at Healthcare
 Resort of Leawood, KS.&nbsp; She was born August 12, 1924, in Sharon 
Springs, KS, to Charley W. Newland and Georgia Lee (Finey) Newland.Helen was a graduate of Sharon Springs High School, Sharon Springs, 
KS. She enjoyed sewing, playing cards, and cooking.&nbsp; After Philip 
retired, they enjoyed traveling with family and friends to different 
states sightseeing.Helen was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Hutchinson, 
KS.&nbsp; She was an active member of the United Methodist Women (UMW) and 
participated in the UMW circles.&nbsp; Helen looked forward to eating out 
once a month with the ladies of the UMW circles.On December 28, 1944, she married Philip E. Hanavan, in Colby, KS.&nbsp; 
They shared over 49 years of marriage, prior to his death on September 
9, 1994.Helen is survived by:&nbsp; her daughter, Brenda Albright of Lenexa, KS; 
grandson, Jeremy (Sara Driver) Albright of Haslet, TX; great-grandson, 
Parker Albright of Haslet, TX; granddaughter, Anna (Justin) Wilkinson of
 Spring Hill, KS; great-granddaughter, Darianna Albright of Spring Hill,
 KS; granddaughter, Alisa (Bo) Muir of Buhler, KS; great-grandson, Evan 
(Kaytie) Muir of Haven, KS; great-great-grandchildren, Nicholas Muir and
 Selena Muir of Haven, KS; great-granddaughter, Dedra (Charlie) Beetch 
of Sequim, WA; grandson, Leland (Brenda) Hanavan of Hutchinson, KS; and 
great-grandson, Matthew Hanavan of Hutchinson, KS.She was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her parents; husband, Philip; son, Joel; two brothers; and three sisters.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, December 5, 2022, at Elliott 
Mortuary, with the Reverend Nicole Schwartz Eck officiating.&nbsp; Burial 
will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park.&nbsp; Friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m. 
Saturday, December 3, 2022, and from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, December 4, 
2022, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at Elliott 
Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the First United 
Methodist Church, Hutchinson, KS, to benefit the radio broadcasting 
program, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Helen Irene Hanavan

Dexter Cramer, 80, died on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at his home in 
Lane County. He was born on December 12, 1941, at Dighton the son of 
Robert Duane &amp; Mildred Marie (Pottorff) Cramer. He married Judy 
Jennings on June 9, 1963, at Colby. 
Dexter graduated from Healy High School in 1959 and Garden City 
Community College in 1961. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1964 and 
in 1966 his Master’s Degree in Industrial Arts from Colorado State 
College in Greeley, Colorado. He taught and coached one year in, 
LaSalle, Colorado one year Dighton and two years in Healy before 
returning to the family farm and becoming a lifelong Farmer- Stockman in
 Lane County. He was a member of Bible Fellowship Church in Dighton. 
Dexter enjoyed fishing, woodworking and was the family “fix it man” but 
his greatest love was following his children and grandchildren in their 
athletic and school activities. He built basketball goals and pitching 
machines for his family. 
He is survived by his Wife- Judy Cramer, 4 Children- Mitzi &amp; Robert 
Gardner of Douglass, Rhonda &amp; Wes McKinney of Englewood, Dean &amp; 
Cindi Cramer of Healy and Shirley &amp; Matt Frankenbery of Frontenac, 
Sister- Kay &amp; Guy Martin of Frederick, Colorado, 14 Grandchildren 
and 8 Great-Grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his Parents and 
infant Brother- Delbert Dean Cramer. 
Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday at Bible Fellowship Church 
in Dighton with Pastor Darrin Hammond officiating. Burial will be in 
Healy Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Bible Fellowship church (5th
 Quarter Program) in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. Friends may call 
from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday and 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Saturday at 
Boomhower Funeral Home.

 Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp;

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 </figure>Dexter Cramer, 80, died on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at his home in 
Lane County. He was born on December 12, 1941, at Dighton the son of 
Robert Duane &amp; Mildred Marie (Pottorff) Cramer. He married Judy 
Jennings on June 9, 1963, at Colby. 
Dexter graduated from Healy High School in 1959 and Garden City 
Community College in 1961. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1964 and 
in 1966 his Master’s Degree in Industrial Arts from Colorado State 
College in Greeley, Colorado. He taught and coached one year in, 
LaSalle, Colorado one year Dighton and two years in Healy before 
returning to the family farm and becoming a lifelong Farmer- Stockman in
 Lane County. He was a member of Bible Fellowship Church in Dighton. 
Dexter enjoyed fishing, woodworking and was the family “fix it man” but 
his greatest love was following his children and grandchildren in their 
athletic and school activities. He built basketball goals and pitching 
machines for his family. 
He is survived by his Wife- Judy Cramer, 4 Children- Mitzi &amp; Robert 
Gardner of Douglass, Rhonda &amp; Wes McKinney of Englewood, Dean &amp; 
Cindi Cramer of Healy and Shirley &amp; Matt Frankenbery of Frontenac, 
Sister- Kay &amp; Guy Martin of Frederick, Colorado, 14 Grandchildren 
and 8 Great-Grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his Parents and 
infant Brother- Delbert Dean Cramer. 
Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday at Bible Fellowship Church 
in Dighton with Pastor Darrin Hammond officiating. Burial will be in 
Healy Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Bible Fellowship church (5th
 Quarter Program) in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. Friends may call 
from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday and 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Saturday at 
Boomhower Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp;

Dexter Cramer

Maj. Bobby Gene Stanton passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. He
 was born, an only child, on April 24, 1935 in Johnston City, IL to 
Hesentin (Landtrip) Stanton and Archie Stanton. He spent his childhood 
in the Chicago area. 

He joined the military in 1955 and went on to 
become a Major in the United States Marines. He traveled the world, flew
 aircraft for the Marines, and served in the Vietnam war. He was part a 
flight team called the Gray Angels and his nickname was “Pinky."

While 
he was stationed at El Toro, he met the love of his life—Ann (Yeager) 
Stanton. They courted and lived in Laguna Beach, CA. They were married 
on August 9, 1964 in Larned, KS at the First Presbyterian Church. Bob 
retired from the military in September of 1975 after which they settled 
in Larned, KS to raise their family and live out their lives. He worked 
at the First National Bank in Larned as the Vice President until his 
retirement. He also served as the President of banks in Heston and 
Lewis, KS.

Bob enjoyed piloting planes, woodworking, listening to jazz music, 
spending time with his grandchildren, and was known for giving the best 
hugs. He could often be seen mowing his lawn on the riding lawn mower 
and his favorite pastime was traveling and spending time with his family
 in Laguna Beach, CA.

&nbsp;Bob is survived by his children—Richard Stanton, Kim Stanton, and 
Cathy Haymaker; grandchildren—Jessica Haymaker-Parsons and Jennifer 
Haymaker; great-grandchild—Roslyn Haymaker-Parsons; 
brother-in-law—Richard Yeager; and nieces and nephews—Jake Yeager, Luke 
Yeager, and Julie Cummings. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ann 
Stanton, his mother, Hesentin (Landtrip) Stanton, and his father, Archie
 Stanton.

Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 5th, 
at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Jack Singer presiding.&nbsp; Visitation
 will be 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary with family present 
from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.&nbsp; Inurnment with military honors will be in the 
Larned Cemetery, Larned, Kansas.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers and plants, please send donations to the <a href="https://www.veteranscommunityproject.org/">Veteran’s Community Project</a> in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Maj. Bobby Gene Stanton passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. He
 was born, an only child, on April 24, 1935 in Johnston City, IL to 
Hesentin (Landtrip) Stanton and Archie Stanton. He spent his childhood 
in the Chicago area. He joined the military in 1955 and went on to 
become a Major in the United States Marines. He traveled the world, flew
 aircraft for the Marines, and served in the Vietnam war. He was part a 
flight team called the Gray Angels and his nickname was “Pinky."While 
he was stationed at El Toro, he met the love of his life—Ann (Yeager) 
Stanton. They courted and lived in Laguna Beach, CA. They were married 
on August 9, 1964 in Larned, KS at the First Presbyterian Church. Bob 
retired from the military in September of 1975 after which they settled 
in Larned, KS to raise their family and live out their lives. He worked 
at the First National Bank in Larned as the Vice President until his 
retirement. He also served as the President of banks in Heston and 
Lewis, KS.Bob enjoyed piloting planes, woodworking, listening to jazz music, 
spending time with his grandchildren, and was known for giving the best 
hugs. He could often be seen mowing his lawn on the riding lawn mower 
and his favorite pastime was traveling and spending time with his family
 in Laguna Beach, CA.&nbsp;Bob is survived by his children—Richard Stanton, Kim Stanton, and 
Cathy Haymaker; grandchildren—Jessica Haymaker-Parsons and Jennifer 
Haymaker; great-grandchild—Roslyn Haymaker-Parsons; 
brother-in-law—Richard Yeager; and nieces and nephews—Jake Yeager, Luke 
Yeager, and Julie Cummings. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ann 
Stanton, his mother, Hesentin (Landtrip) Stanton, and his father, Archie
 Stanton.Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 5th, 
at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Jack Singer presiding.&nbsp; Visitation
 will be 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary with family present 
from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.&nbsp; Inurnment with military honors will be in the 
Larned Cemetery, Larned, Kansas.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers and plants, please send donations to the <a href="https://www.veteranscommunityproject.org/">Veteran’s Community Project</a> in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Bobby Gene Stanton

Brooke Renee Desbien, 31, Hays, died Monday, November 28, 2022, at HaysMed.

She was born July 19, 1991, in Hays, the
 daughter of Kris A. and Michelle Renee (Dreiling) Desbien.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 2009 she
 graduated from Hays High School then attended Fort Hays State 
University and Kansas State University, pursuing a kinesiology 
degree.&nbsp;&nbsp;Brooke was a loving caregiver and stay at home mom who put 
others’ needs ahead of her own.&nbsp;&nbsp;Brooke loved animals and children, was a
 talented crafter, phenomenal artist, and expressed herself and her love
 for others through her writing.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Survivors include her fiancé Casey 
Pletcher and his two children: Marcaline Moran and Viola Pletcher of the
 home, her father: Kris Desbien, mother: Michelle Desbien and fiancé 
Danny Krankenberg, a brother Brad Desbien and April Johnson, a sister: 
Drew Desbien, a niece: Myla Desbien, and maternal grandparents: Ernie 
and Pam Bryant, all of Hays, paternal grandparents: Don and Connie 
Desbien of Palco, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather: Ron Dreiling.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am on
 Monday, December 5, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with 
Pastor Brant Rice&nbsp;officiating. &nbsp;Inurnment will follow in&nbsp;Fort Hays 
Memorial Gardens.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until 
service time at the funeral home. &nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to the Humane
 Society of the High Plains. &nbsp;Condolences and memories of Brooke may be 
shared&nbsp;with her family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>&nbsp;

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 </figure>Brooke Renee Desbien, 31, Hays, died Monday, November 28, 2022, at HaysMed.She was born July 19, 1991, in Hays, the
 daughter of Kris A. and Michelle Renee (Dreiling) Desbien.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 2009 she
 graduated from Hays High School then attended Fort Hays State 
University and Kansas State University, pursuing a kinesiology 
degree.&nbsp;&nbsp;Brooke was a loving caregiver and stay at home mom who put 
others’ needs ahead of her own.&nbsp;&nbsp;Brooke loved animals and children, was a
 talented crafter, phenomenal artist, and expressed herself and her love
 for others through her writing.&nbsp;&nbsp;Survivors include her fiancé Casey 
Pletcher and his two children: Marcaline Moran and Viola Pletcher of the
 home, her father: Kris Desbien, mother: Michelle Desbien and fiancé 
Danny Krankenberg, a brother Brad Desbien and April Johnson, a sister: 
Drew Desbien, a niece: Myla Desbien, and maternal grandparents: Ernie 
and Pam Bryant, all of Hays, paternal grandparents: Don and Connie 
Desbien of Palco, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather: Ron Dreiling.Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am on
 Monday, December 5, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with 
Pastor Brant Rice&nbsp;officiating. &nbsp;Inurnment will follow in&nbsp;Fort Hays 
Memorial Gardens.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until 
service time at the funeral home. &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Humane
 Society of the High Plains. &nbsp;Condolences and memories of Brooke may be 
shared&nbsp;with her family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>&nbsp;

Brooke Renee Desbien

January 16, 1938
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 November 29, 2022

An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Eugene-Bernard-Hamel?obId=26498650#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

January 16, 1938
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 November 29, 2022An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Eugene-Bernard-Hamel?obId=26498650#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Eugene Bernard Hamel

Richard “Dick” Hall Mullen, 82, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on November 19, 2022.

Dick was born in Hays, Kansas, on February 29, 1940, to Fred and Rose Mullen. He attended Fort Hays State University and then the University of Missouri - Kansas City where he graduated with a degree from the School of Pharmacy. After pharmacy school Dick opened Prairie Village Drugs, and later Mullen Drugs in Louisburg, Kansas and Mullen Hallmark Store in Ottawa, Kansas. After selling his businesses, he did nursing home consulting until his retirement.

Dick loved spending time with his family, coaching and watching basketball, the Chiefs and reading. Dick had a pilot’s license and cherished his memories as an aviator.

Dick is survived by his wife, Barbara; children Richard H. (Kathy), Markay (Richard) Caffrey, Richard W. (Jennifer); stepchildren Steve Malley and Debbie (Kerry) O’Toole; grandchildren Bri (Shay) Weaver; Alyssa Mullen; Nick, Ryan and Dolan Caffrey; Courtney and Daphne Mullen; Julia Malley; and Grace and Gabbie O’Toole; great granddaughter Kinsley Weaver; sister Katherine (Art) Lujin; niece Keely (David) Groves and their children Zach, Savannah and Gabriella.

A Gathering of Friends and Family will be held from 4:00pm to 6:00pm on Friday, November 25, 2022, at McGilley State Line Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the TWA Museum, http://www.twamuseum.com/.

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 </figure>Richard “Dick” Hall Mullen, 82, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on November 19, 2022.Dick was born in Hays, Kansas, on February 29, 1940, to Fred and Rose Mullen. He attended Fort Hays State University and then the University of Missouri - Kansas City where he graduated with a degree from the School of Pharmacy. After pharmacy school Dick opened Prairie Village Drugs, and later Mullen Drugs in Louisburg, Kansas and Mullen Hallmark Store in Ottawa, Kansas. After selling his businesses, he did nursing home consulting until his retirement.Dick loved spending time with his family, coaching and watching basketball, the Chiefs and reading. Dick had a pilot’s license and cherished his memories as an aviator.Dick is survived by his wife, Barbara; children Richard H. (Kathy), Markay (Richard) Caffrey, Richard W. (Jennifer); stepchildren Steve Malley and Debbie (Kerry) O’Toole; grandchildren Bri (Shay) Weaver; Alyssa Mullen; Nick, Ryan and Dolan Caffrey; Courtney and Daphne Mullen; Julia Malley; and Grace and Gabbie O’Toole; great granddaughter Kinsley Weaver; sister Katherine (Art) Lujin; niece Keely (David) Groves and their children Zach, Savannah and Gabriella.A Gathering of Friends and Family will be held from 4:00pm to 6:00pm on Friday, November 25, 2022, at McGilley State Line Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the TWA Museum, http://www.twamuseum.com/.

Richard 'Dick' Hall Mullen

Alfrieda Dinges, age 90, of Schoenchen, Kansas passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Via Christi Village in Hays.

Funeral services will be 10 AM Saturday, December 3, 2022, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Schoenchen. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday 5 PM – 8 PM and Saturday 9 AM -9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

A combined Daughters of Isabella and Schoenchen Altar Society Rosary Service will be Friday at 6:30 PM followed by a Parish Vigil Service at 7 PM all at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Anthony Cemetery, St. Anthony Church or the Daughters of Isabella.

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

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 </figure>Alfrieda Dinges, age 90, of Schoenchen, Kansas passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Via Christi Village in Hays.Funeral services will be 10 AM Saturday, December 3, 2022, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Schoenchen. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.Visitation will be Friday 5 PM – 8 PM and Saturday 9 AM -9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.A combined Daughters of Isabella and Schoenchen Altar Society Rosary Service will be Friday at 6:30 PM followed by a Parish Vigil Service at 7 PM all at the funeral chapel.Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Anthony Cemetery, St. Anthony Church or the Daughters of Isabella.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>A complete obituary is pending.

Clara Lucille Zahn, age 80, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

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 </figure>Clara Lucille Zahn, age 80, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

Clara Lucille Zahn

Sandra “Sandy” Louise Neely, 56, died November 28, 2022, at her home 
surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 14, 1966, in Dodge City, 
Kansas, the daughter of Houston and Ruth Marie (Coghill) Burton.

She worked as a manager at Pizza Hut. She was very strong in her 
faith. Sandra was very selfless; she would go out of her way to help 
others. She was quiet growing up but she was like silent dynamite. She 
was very strong-willed and lit up any room she walked into. She always 
put her grandchildren and children before herself. There were three 
thing she valued most in life; God, family, and work. She also loved 
pigs.

Sandra is survived by three children, Rachel (Steve) Heller of Meade,
 Kansas, Ryan (Shawna) Neely of Meade, Kansas, and Roxi Smith of Meade, 
Kansas; grandchildren, Tyrese Smith, James Neely, Rachelle Neely, 
Nathaniel Smith, Neveah Roybal, Ray Neely, and LaVonda “Lala” Fry; 
siblings, Larry (Laura) Burton of Dyersburg, Tennessee, Charlotte 
Wallace of Shelbina, Missouri, Rose (Greg) Sober of Ark City, Kansas, 
and Lorie Stout of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Ex-husband, Tom (Sue) Neely 
of Scott City, Kansas; sister-in-law, Melissa Brown (Charles Farrison) 
of Wichita, Kansas; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in 
death by her parents, Houston and Ruth Marie Burton; and siblings, David
 and Samuel Burton.

Funeral service will be held at Swaim Funeral Home on Saturday 
December&nbsp; 3, 2022, at 10:00 AM with Pastor Jerry Hodges presiding.&nbsp; No 
burial to follow as cremation will take place.&nbsp; Visitation will be at 
Swaim Funeral Home on Friday December&nbsp; 2, 2022, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.&nbsp; 


Memorials are suggested to the Sandra Neely Memorial Fund in care of the
 funeral home.&nbsp; Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest 
book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Sandra “Sandy” Louise Neely, 56, died November 28, 2022, at her home 
surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 14, 1966, in Dodge City, 
Kansas, the daughter of Houston and Ruth Marie (Coghill) Burton.She worked as a manager at Pizza Hut. She was very strong in her 
faith. Sandra was very selfless; she would go out of her way to help 
others. She was quiet growing up but she was like silent dynamite. She 
was very strong-willed and lit up any room she walked into. She always 
put her grandchildren and children before herself. There were three 
thing she valued most in life; God, family, and work. She also loved 
pigs.Sandra is survived by three children, Rachel (Steve) Heller of Meade,
 Kansas, Ryan (Shawna) Neely of Meade, Kansas, and Roxi Smith of Meade, 
Kansas; grandchildren, Tyrese Smith, James Neely, Rachelle Neely, 
Nathaniel Smith, Neveah Roybal, Ray Neely, and LaVonda “Lala” Fry; 
siblings, Larry (Laura) Burton of Dyersburg, Tennessee, Charlotte 
Wallace of Shelbina, Missouri, Rose (Greg) Sober of Ark City, Kansas, 
and Lorie Stout of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Ex-husband, Tom (Sue) Neely 
of Scott City, Kansas; sister-in-law, Melissa Brown (Charles Farrison) 
of Wichita, Kansas; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in 
death by her parents, Houston and Ruth Marie Burton; and siblings, David
 and Samuel Burton.Funeral service will be held at Swaim Funeral Home on Saturday 
December&nbsp; 3, 2022, at 10:00 AM with Pastor Jerry Hodges presiding.&nbsp; No 
burial to follow as cremation will take place.&nbsp; Visitation will be at 
Swaim Funeral Home on Friday December&nbsp; 2, 2022, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.&nbsp; 
Memorials are suggested to the Sandra Neely Memorial Fund in care of the
 funeral home.&nbsp; Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest 
book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

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