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

An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

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

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

Ruth Mary 'Peggy' Jones

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jerry Ann Ashley

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

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

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

Maxine (Keller) Berry

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beverly Jo (Farber) Heim

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

 The family suggests memorials given to St. Dominic 
Catholic Church or to the Seventh Day Adventist Church, both in care of 
Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City.  Condolences may be given at 
garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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

Rhonda Miller

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scott David Conklin Sr.

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

Gary I. Cheney 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Robert Eugene Goetz

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

Memorials may be made to the Jayhawk Theatre, 
Atwood Public Library or the Rawlins Co. Food Pantry and sent in care of
 Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Larry Joseph Kogl, 82, took his final journey and went home to heaven on
 Tuesday evening, December 6th, 2022, at his home in Atwood, KS. He was 
born February 10, 1940, in Atwood, KS to Harry and Alice (Dozababa) Kogl
 and was the oldest of five siblings. 
Larry graduated from Atwood Community High School in 1958. Over 50 years
 later, the longtime bachelor was reunited with his high school 
sweetheart, Janice Schissler. They married on a snowy day, February 10, 
2018, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Atwood. It was also Larry’s 
78th birthday and he claimed it was the best birthday present ever. 
His Catholic faith grew throughout his life becoming most important in 
his later years and was what he especially held onto after Jan’s tragic 
passing in 2019. 
Larry learned to be a hard worker from his dad and enjoyed being a 
bricklayer, a trucker and a businessman the most. He owned and ran the 
Plainsman Tavern and the Poolhall in Atwood, KS and Cruisers in Colby, 
KS. He drove trucks in many capacities and for various people and 
businesses. He was very proud to become an independent owner-operator 
for Landstar and in 2008 he was honored to receive the Million-Mile 
Landstar Driver award. The “Wolfman” truly loved being out on the road 
seeing different places, hauling different types of loads, visiting 
family and friends and meeting people everywhere he went. 
Larry was one-of-a-kind. He never met a stranger and was always happy to
 greet people with a smile and an unhurried conversation. He was 
perfectionist, and always had to do things the “right” way, or at least 
“his” way. Despite the occasional grumbles of curmudgeonry, he had a big
 heart, enjoyed life and cared about others. 
He was loved and his presence will be greatly missed during family 
dinners, get-togethers, and phone calls. His ready smile, handshakes, 
and conversations will be missed by his family and his many friends from
 Atwood and across the country. 
He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice; parents; sister, Vivian 
Bondurant; brother-in-law Dennis Buford and nephew, Trevor Buford. 
He leaves behind many unique and special memories with his family: 
sisters, Mardell Buford, of Atwood, KS; Julian (Woody) Woodward of 
Lenexa, KS; and brother, James (Vicky) Kogl of Atwood, KS, 3 nieces, 5 
nephews, 13 great nieces and nephews, and a step-granddaughter. 
Visitation will be Sunday, December 11, 2022, from 8-9:00 p.m. at Sacred
 Heart Catholic Church in Atwood, KS, with a vigil at 9:00 p.m. A Mass 
of Christian burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 12, 
2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in Mt. Calvary 
Cemetery, Atwood. Larry enjoyed and supported the Atwood community 
throughout his lifetime. Memorials may be made to the Jayhawk Theatre, 
Atwood Public Library or the Rawlins Co. Food Pantry and sent in care of
 Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Larry Joseph Kogl

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nancy Ann (Spears) Earl

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Georgia Myra Slonaker

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

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

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

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

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

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

John E. Rockey

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

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

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

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

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

Gary S. Davis

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

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

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

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

Nancy Ann Earl

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

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

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

Penny Louise Anderson

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

An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

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 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 December 7, 2022AnAn obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Barbara Pauline Cheney

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mary Louise Erlich

Saturday, February 10th, 1940-Tuesday, December 6th, 2022

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/larry-kogl/5089999/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

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Barbara Lenora Koelling, 87, of Paradise, Kansas, died on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell.

Barbara was born on August 27, 1935, in rural Osborne, Kansas, the daughter of George and Gladys (Cadorett) Conway.&nbsp;&nbsp;She grew up in the Osborne County area and graduated from Osborne High School. &nbsp;She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Lawrence H. Koelling on May 5, 1957, in Osborne, Kansas. &nbsp;From this union, Barbara and Lawrence were blessed with 3 sons Keith, Kirk and Kyle. &nbsp;She worked hard as&nbsp;a homemaker and&nbsp;a farm wife working closely with&nbsp;Lawrence, helping work&nbsp;the family farm. &nbsp;She was a member of the Natoma City Cemetery board and the Jayhawk CB club. &nbsp;She enjoyed cooking&nbsp;and sewing and loved her chickens. &nbsp;She was also well known as a wonderful cook and was famous for cooking the best fried chicken and&nbsp;cinnamon&nbsp;rolls. &nbsp;Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and step grandchildren.

Surviving family include her sons Keith Koelling and wife&nbsp;Jill of Paradise, Kansas; Kirk Koelling and wife Judy of Russell, Kansas and Kyle Koelling and wife Becky of Natoma, Kansas; 3 brothers Raymond&nbsp;Conway and wife Carol of Beloit, Kansas, Bill Conway and wife Coleen of&nbsp;Osborne, Kansas and Pat Conway and wife Lillian of Alton,&nbsp;Kansas; sister&nbsp;Carol Knott of Salina, Kansas; 2 grandchildren Ethan&nbsp;and Hannah&nbsp;and&nbsp;numerous&nbsp;step grandchildren. &nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lawrence on February 21, 2009; sister Georgia James and brother John Conway.

A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at the Paradise United Methodist Church in Paradise, Kansas. &nbsp;Burial will follow at the Natoma&nbsp;City Cemetery in Natoma, Kansas. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at the mortuary with family&nbsp;greeting guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Wednesday evening. &nbsp;

Memorials may be given to the&nbsp;Natoma&nbsp;Library&nbsp;and sent in care of the mortuary&nbsp;Russell location. &nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell and Natoma&nbsp;are in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Barbara Lenora Koelling, 87, of Paradise, Kansas, died on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell.Barbara was born on August 27, 1935, in rural Osborne, Kansas, the daughter of George and Gladys (Cadorett) Conway.&nbsp;&nbsp;She grew up in the Osborne County area and graduated from Osborne High School. &nbsp;She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Lawrence H. Koelling on May 5, 1957, in Osborne, Kansas. &nbsp;From this union, Barbara and Lawrence were blessed with 3 sons Keith, Kirk and Kyle. &nbsp;She worked hard as&nbsp;a homemaker and&nbsp;a farm wife working closely with&nbsp;Lawrence, helping work&nbsp;the family farm. &nbsp;She was a member of the Natoma City Cemetery board and the Jayhawk CB club. &nbsp;She enjoyed cooking&nbsp;and sewing and loved her chickens. &nbsp;She was also well known as a wonderful cook and was famous for cooking the best fried chicken and&nbsp;cinnamon&nbsp;rolls. &nbsp;Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and step grandchildren.Surviving family include her sons Keith Koelling and wife&nbsp;Jill of Paradise, Kansas; Kirk Koelling and wife Judy of Russell, Kansas and Kyle Koelling and wife Becky of Natoma, Kansas; 3 brothers Raymond&nbsp;Conway and wife Carol of Beloit, Kansas, Bill Conway and wife Coleen of&nbsp;Osborne, Kansas and Pat Conway and wife Lillian of Alton,&nbsp;Kansas; sister&nbsp;Carol Knott of Salina, Kansas; 2 grandchildren Ethan&nbsp;and Hannah&nbsp;and&nbsp;numerous&nbsp;step grandchildren. &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lawrence on February 21, 2009; sister Georgia James and brother John Conway.A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at the Paradise United Methodist Church in Paradise, Kansas. &nbsp;Burial will follow at the Natoma&nbsp;City Cemetery in Natoma, Kansas. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at the mortuary with family&nbsp;greeting guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Wednesday evening. &nbsp;Memorials may be given to the&nbsp;Natoma&nbsp;Library&nbsp;and sent in care of the mortuary&nbsp;Russell location. &nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell and Natoma&nbsp;are in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Barbara Lenora Koelling

Isabella Corrine Footh rushed into this world on February 6th, 1997,&nbsp; born at 26 weeks and seemingly just as quick moved into eternity on 
December 8th, 2022, to receive her reward.

Isabella graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 2015 as Co-Valedictorian and then attended Sterling College to study Art.

Isabella was a creative artist, with a big smile and positive 
attitude even in hard times, who found a way to paint sunshine into her 
interactions with so many. She loved Jesus, art, music, memorizing the 
Bible, animals, and her friends and family. Isabella made us all want to
 be better.

Isabella is survived by her parents: Kent &amp; Kerri Footh of 
Phillipsburg; siblings: Hope (Eric) Padilla of Smith Center, KS, Eddie 
(Austyn) Werner of Phillipsburg, KS, Sebastian (Danielle) Footh of Hays,
 KS, Levi Werner of Phillipsburg, KS, and Christina Footh of 
Phillipsburg, KS; Grandparents: Curtis &amp; Rita Footh of Lost Wood, 
ND, Ed &amp; Marj Beach of Phillipsburg, KS, Myron &amp; Nadine Compton 
of Spearfish, SD; her nieces; her amazing group of friends; and Susan 
Steiner of Rapid City, SD.

Cremation was planned. A memorial service will be held at the 
Community Church of God in Phillipsburg Kansas with Pastor Becky Saddler
 officiating on Friday, December 16, 2022, at 1:00 p.m.

Friends may sign the book on Thursday, December 15, 2022, from 9 a.m. 
to 9 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with the 
family receiving friends from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. that evening.

Memorial donations may be made to the Bea Strong Memorial Fund to 
help fulfill some acts of kindness and encouragement that Isabella had 
on her life list.

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 </figure>Isabella Corrine Footh rushed into this world on February 6th, 1997,&nbsp; born at 26 weeks and seemingly just as quick moved into eternity on 
December 8th, 2022, to receive her reward.Isabella graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 2015 as Co-Valedictorian and then attended Sterling College to study Art.Isabella was a creative artist, with a big smile and positive 
attitude even in hard times, who found a way to paint sunshine into her 
interactions with so many. She loved Jesus, art, music, memorizing the 
Bible, animals, and her friends and family. Isabella made us all want to
 be better.Isabella is survived by her parents: Kent &amp; Kerri Footh of 
Phillipsburg; siblings: Hope (Eric) Padilla of Smith Center, KS, Eddie 
(Austyn) Werner of Phillipsburg, KS, Sebastian (Danielle) Footh of Hays,
 KS, Levi Werner of Phillipsburg, KS, and Christina Footh of 
Phillipsburg, KS; Grandparents: Curtis &amp; Rita Footh of Lost Wood, 
ND, Ed &amp; Marj Beach of Phillipsburg, KS, Myron &amp; Nadine Compton 
of Spearfish, SD; her nieces; her amazing group of friends; and Susan 
Steiner of Rapid City, SD.Cremation was planned. A memorial service will be held at the 
Community Church of God in Phillipsburg Kansas with Pastor Becky Saddler
 officiating on Friday, December 16, 2022, at 1:00 p.m.Friends may sign the book on Thursday, December 15, 2022, from 9 a.m. 
to 9 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with the 
family receiving friends from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. that evening.Memorial donations may be made to the Bea Strong Memorial Fund to 
help fulfill some acts of kindness and encouragement that Isabella had 
on her life list.

Isabella Corrine Footh

Thursday, November 20th, 1958-Wednesday, November 30th, 2022

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/marlene-peek/5090774/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Thursday, November 20th, 1958-Wednesday, November 30th, 2022An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/marlene-peek/5090774/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Marlene 'Marty' Peek

Neva Mae Daniels, age 100, passed away on
 Sunday, December 4, 2022, at the Garten Countryside Home Assisted Living
 in Abilene, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on October 17, 1922, in Scott County,
 Kansas, the daughter of Harry &amp; Rhonda Simmons Crist.&nbsp; A lifetime 
resident of Scott City, Kansas, until moving to Abilene, Kansas, in 2005, 
she was a mother &amp; homemaker.

She was a member of the Church Of The Brethren in Friend, Kansas and 
was very active at the Brethren In Christ in Abilene, Kansas.&nbsp; She was 
also a member of HGL Club, El Quartelejo Saddle Club and Kolorful Kansas
 Art Association.

On December 9, 1942, she married Raymond Daniels in LaJolla, 
California.&nbsp; He passed away on January 30, 2005, in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include her Two Daughters - Donna &amp; Mike Samples of 
Abilene, Kansas, Linda Jo &amp; Ron Weatherbie of Princeton, Kansas, One
 Grandson - Caleb &amp; Alisha Stroup of Princeton, Kansas, One 
Granddaughter - Micah Samples of Abilene, Kansas, and Three Great 
Grandchildren - Kord Stroup, Rylie Stroup, and Cason Stroup.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, and Two Brothers - Alfred Crist &amp; Wilford Crist.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at 2:00
 p.m. at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas with 
pastors Jon Tuttle &amp; Dale Engle presiding.&nbsp; Funeral services will be
 live streamed at <a href="https://www.priceandsons.com">www.priceandsons.com</a>.

Memorials can be written to the Prairie View Church of the Brethren 
or Brethren In Christ Church 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.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 
20, 2022, and family will be present to greet friends and relatives from 
12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday before the service at Price &amp; 
Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington St., Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

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 </figure>Neva Mae Daniels, age 100, passed away on
 Sunday, December 4, 2022, at the Garten Countryside Home Assisted Living
 in Abilene, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on October 17, 1922, in Scott County,
 Kansas, the daughter of Harry &amp; Rhonda Simmons Crist.&nbsp; A lifetime 
resident of Scott City, Kansas, until moving to Abilene, Kansas, in 2005, 
she was a mother &amp; homemaker.She was a member of the Church Of The Brethren in Friend, Kansas and 
was very active at the Brethren In Christ in Abilene, Kansas.&nbsp; She was 
also a member of HGL Club, El Quartelejo Saddle Club and Kolorful Kansas
 Art Association.On December 9, 1942, she married Raymond Daniels in LaJolla, 
California.&nbsp; He passed away on January 30, 2005, in Scott City, Kansas.Survivors include her Two Daughters - Donna &amp; Mike Samples of 
Abilene, Kansas, Linda Jo &amp; Ron Weatherbie of Princeton, Kansas, One
 Grandson - Caleb &amp; Alisha Stroup of Princeton, Kansas, One 
Granddaughter - Micah Samples of Abilene, Kansas, and Three Great 
Grandchildren - Kord Stroup, Rylie Stroup, and Cason Stroup.She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, and Two Brothers - Alfred Crist &amp; Wilford Crist.Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at 2:00
 p.m. at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas with 
pastors Jon Tuttle &amp; Dale Engle presiding.&nbsp; Funeral services will be
 live streamed at <a href="https://www.priceandsons.com">www.priceandsons.com</a>.Memorials can be written to the Prairie View Church of the Brethren 
or Brethren In Christ Church 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.Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 
20, 2022, and family will be present to greet friends and relatives from 
12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday before the service at Price &amp; 
Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington St., Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Neva Mae Daniels

July 8, 1961
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 December 8, 2022

An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Beverly-Jo--Farber-Heim?obId=26552848#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

July 8, 1961
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 December 8, 2022An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Beverly-Jo--Farber-Heim?obId=26552848#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Richard Roy Wheeler, 85, died December 7, 2022, at his home with his 
wife at his side.&nbsp; He was born June 14, 1937, in Norton, Kansas, the son
 of Hazel Wheeler.&nbsp; Rich spent his early childhood years in the 
Northwestern Kansas area, moving to Hoisington in the 1950’s.&nbsp; An oil 
field worker for over 50 years, Rich was a roughneck and a tool pusher, 
working for Woodman &amp; Iannitti Drilling Company and Duke Drilling 
Company.

On July 24, 1995, he married Cynthia L. “Cindy” Kaiser in Deadwood, South Dakota.

A man of many interests, Rich’s hobbies included playing cards and 
tinkering on different projects around the house, specifically his 
tractors and lawnmowers – which he took pride in keeping his yard 
pristine. He loved to travel: whether that was on back roads driving 
with his wife, going to casinos, taking cruises with his wife or with 
his extended family members, or to his favorite destination, Hawaii. He 
lived life to its fullest and at times even on the edge.&nbsp; True to his 
nature, he had an open heart and was extremely generous, always ready to
 lend a hand.&nbsp; He enjoyed spending time with his family hosting many 
holiday’s, barbequing, camping, watching the younger children hunt 
Easter eggs followed by the adults hunting those “special” eggs. Many 
fun times and forever memories were given by him freely.

Rich was a dog and cat person, especially to his furry fur babies 
Jaxson and June Bug, who both survive. His four grandsons, Dallas Jr., 
Royce, Braeden &amp; Alex brought him tons of laughter and unlimited 
priceless moments and love.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Cindy Wheeler of the home; 
and his three children, Rory Wheeler of Holyrood, Natasha Cole (Kenny) 
of Hoisington, and Dallas Sleezer Sr. of Lochbuie, Colorado; four 
grandchildren, Dallas Sleezer Jr., Royce Sleezer, Braeden Sleezer and 
Alex Cole; mother-in-law, Pauline Kaiser of Salina; sisters-in-law, 
Coletta Gisick of Odin, Connie Hatten of Great Bend, Christine Morrison 
of Wichita, Cindy Kaiser of Newton, Clara Oborny and Camille Straub both
 of Wichita; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by; his mother, Hazel Wheeler; son, Kelly 
Wheeler; sister, Shirley Bell; father-in-law, Royce Kaiser; and 
brothers-in-law, Curtis Kaiser and Duane Oborny.

Celebration of Life Services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 12,
 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel. Family will greet friends
 prior to the service starting at 9:30 a.m. Per his request, cremation 
has taken place and there will be no viewing.

Memorials may be made to LADA Paws Rescue or Golden Belt Humane 
Society, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Richard Roy Wheeler, 85, died December 7, 2022, at his home with his 
wife at his side.&nbsp; He was born June 14, 1937, in Norton, Kansas, the son
 of Hazel Wheeler.&nbsp; Rich spent his early childhood years in the 
Northwestern Kansas area, moving to Hoisington in the 1950’s.&nbsp; An oil 
field worker for over 50 years, Rich was a roughneck and a tool pusher, 
working for Woodman &amp; Iannitti Drilling Company and Duke Drilling 
Company.On July 24, 1995, he married Cynthia L. “Cindy” Kaiser in Deadwood, South Dakota.A man of many interests, Rich’s hobbies included playing cards and 
tinkering on different projects around the house, specifically his 
tractors and lawnmowers – which he took pride in keeping his yard 
pristine. He loved to travel: whether that was on back roads driving 
with his wife, going to casinos, taking cruises with his wife or with 
his extended family members, or to his favorite destination, Hawaii. He 
lived life to its fullest and at times even on the edge.&nbsp; True to his 
nature, he had an open heart and was extremely generous, always ready to
 lend a hand.&nbsp; He enjoyed spending time with his family hosting many 
holiday’s, barbequing, camping, watching the younger children hunt 
Easter eggs followed by the adults hunting those “special” eggs. Many 
fun times and forever memories were given by him freely.Rich was a dog and cat person, especially to his furry fur babies 
Jaxson and June Bug, who both survive. His four grandsons, Dallas Jr., 
Royce, Braeden &amp; Alex brought him tons of laughter and unlimited 
priceless moments and love.He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Cindy Wheeler of the home; 
and his three children, Rory Wheeler of Holyrood, Natasha Cole (Kenny) 
of Hoisington, and Dallas Sleezer Sr. of Lochbuie, Colorado; four 
grandchildren, Dallas Sleezer Jr., Royce Sleezer, Braeden Sleezer and 
Alex Cole; mother-in-law, Pauline Kaiser of Salina; sisters-in-law, 
Coletta Gisick of Odin, Connie Hatten of Great Bend, Christine Morrison 
of Wichita, Cindy Kaiser of Newton, Clara Oborny and Camille Straub both
 of Wichita; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by; his mother, Hazel Wheeler; son, Kelly 
Wheeler; sister, Shirley Bell; father-in-law, Royce Kaiser; and 
brothers-in-law, Curtis Kaiser and Duane Oborny.Celebration of Life Services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 12,
 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel. Family will greet friends
 prior to the service starting at 9:30 a.m. Per his request, cremation 
has taken place and there will be no viewing.Memorials may be made to LADA Paws Rescue or Golden Belt Humane 
Society, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

Richard Roy Wheeler

Thomas&nbsp;J.&nbsp;“Tom”&nbsp;Pitner, born on August 22, 1933, near Atwood, Kansas, a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, son, farm boy, friend, banker, S.J.M.A. Cadet, seeker of truth and understanding, FHSU booster, community pillar, and fellow sufferer,&nbsp;passed away&nbsp;in his sleep on December 5, 2022, in his 90th year, supported by his wife Carol and their extended families. &nbsp;

Tom loved Carol and his family. Tom loved life. Tom had great faith. Tom loved a shot of whiskey in the evening. &nbsp;Tom loved his work, and Tom loved working his plan. &nbsp;The strong-willed son of strong-willed Czech and Polish parents, Tom never chose his path because it would be easy. &nbsp;Rocks, roots, and unbroken land never kept his furrow from being straight and true. &nbsp;When, as happens, the first pass wasn’t right, Tom put his plow back in the ground and stopped only when his work met the exacting standards of John and Beulah, Tom’s exacting parents, whose standards became his own.

Blocked from a military career by a high school football injury, blocked from college by the responsibilities of early marriage and children, Tom’s resilience, drive, intelligence, and will led him to a career in insurance, and then, with the help of friends and mentors, into banking.  After learning banking at the School of Grab a Shovel and Start Digging Hard Knocks in Ames, Iowa, Tom and Carol returned to Kansas, that is, Ad Astra per Aspera.

Befitting a farm boy with neither capital, family connections, nor a college education, Tom was given the hardest job, turning around banks in distress. Tom embraced his opportunities. Demanding excellence from himself and others, and with Carol’s unwavering support, made banks in WaKeeney and Hays both successful businesses and community leaders. &nbsp;Because no good deed goes unpunished, and because finding a person who is both a good banker and a good Democrat is a rare thing in Kansas, Tom was appointed by the Governor to be a member of the Kansas Banking Commission.

Tom cared not about a person’s family pedigree, skin color, political affiliation, religion, or sexual orientation. Like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Tom judged his fellows by the content of their character (and of their business plan), though he also admired anyone who could hit a long tee shot or cook a good ribeye steak (the latter being a requirement for marrying his daughters).

In his nearly 90 years, Tom experienced the full measure of joy, sorrow, successes and disappointments. &nbsp;Preceded in death by his son Tim, who suffered from untreatable depression and who died from suicide, Tom turned his own suffering to action. &nbsp;Tom became a champion for those with mental illness, was on the Board of NAMI, and brought support and comfort to many by telling Tim’s story, and his own, in the Hays newspaper.

It is said that the story of a person’s life need not be long for it to be good. &nbsp;The story of Tom’s life is both long and good. &nbsp;Still, Tom wanted more. &nbsp;More time with Carol. &nbsp;More time to see how the stories of the lives of his grandchildren and great grandchildren would unfold. &nbsp;More sunrises and sunsets. More time to watch wheat ripen and birds sing. And more time to develop his short game. &nbsp;In a real sense, Tom’s death does not bring his story to an end. &nbsp;Tom’s influence, both as an inspiration and warning, will live on in those of us who knew him. &nbsp;Whenever we look to ensure our furrow is straight, see the opportunities in obstacles, or enjoy a delicious meal, we will feel Tom’s influence. &nbsp;And, too, Tom’s life will remind us not to wait too long to work on our own end games.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, John and Beulah&nbsp;(Haremza) Pitner; his first wife, Donna(Dreiling); his brother, Don&nbsp;Pitner;&nbsp;his sister, Mary&nbsp;Steinke;&nbsp;and their spouses; and his son, Tim&nbsp;Pitner.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tom is survived by his wife, Carol&nbsp;(Bolin); his sisters, Betty&nbsp;Neary;&nbsp;Patty&nbsp;Frisbie;&nbsp;and their spouses; his children, Kolean&nbsp;Pitner;&nbsp;Karen&nbsp;Luckett;&nbsp;Kim&nbsp;Pitner-Keller;&nbsp;Tom&nbsp;Pitner;&nbsp;Todd&nbsp;Pitner;&nbsp;and their spouses; his stepchildren, Ken&nbsp;Sullivan;&nbsp;Jeannine&nbsp;Lutters;&nbsp;Kim&nbsp;Karlberg;&nbsp;Scott&nbsp;Sullivan;&nbsp;and their spouses; his&nbsp;grandchildren:&nbsp;Chris, Cory, Jez, Kiley, Genee, Rylee, Tory, Nikki, Mollie, Shannon, Abby, Alix, and Vlada; and his great grandchildren:&nbsp;Logan, Adderley,&nbsp;Sidney&nbsp;and Clark.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Saint Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, 2901 East 13th&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas. &nbsp; A family inurnment will be at the Goodland Cemetery, Goodland, Kansas at a later date.

A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, at Saint Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church.

In Lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials made payable to: NAMI of Hays (National Alliance of Mental Illness), in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 &nbsp;by guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Thomas&nbsp;J.&nbsp;“Tom”&nbsp;Pitner, born on August 22, 1933, near Atwood, Kansas, a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, son, farm boy, friend, banker, S.J.M.A. Cadet, seeker of truth and understanding, FHSU booster, community pillar, and fellow sufferer,&nbsp;passed away&nbsp;in his sleep on December 5, 2022, in his 90th year, supported by his wife Carol and their extended families. &nbsp;Tom loved Carol and his family. Tom loved life. Tom had great faith. Tom loved a shot of whiskey in the evening. &nbsp;Tom loved his work, and Tom loved working his plan. &nbsp;The strong-willed son of strong-willed Czech and Polish parents, Tom never chose his path because it would be easy. &nbsp;Rocks, roots, and unbroken land never kept his furrow from being straight and true. &nbsp;When, as happens, the first pass wasn’t right, Tom put his plow back in the ground and stopped only when his work met the exacting standards of John and Beulah, Tom’s exacting parents, whose standards became his own.Blocked from a military career by a high school football injury, blocked from college by the responsibilities of early marriage and children, Tom’s resilience, drive, intelligence, and will led him to a career in insurance, and then, with the help of friends and mentors, into banking. After learning banking at the School of Grab a Shovel and Start Digging Hard Knocks in Ames, Iowa, Tom and Carol returned to Kansas, that is, Ad Astra per Aspera.Befitting a farm boy with neither capital, family connections, nor a college education, Tom was given the hardest job, turning around banks in distress. Tom embraced his opportunities. Demanding excellence from himself and others, and with Carol’s unwavering support, made banks in WaKeeney and Hays both successful businesses and community leaders. &nbsp;Because no good deed goes unpunished, and because finding a person who is both a good banker and a good Democrat is a rare thing in Kansas, Tom was appointed by the Governor to be a member of the Kansas Banking Commission.Tom cared not about a person’s family pedigree, skin color, political affiliation, religion, or sexual orientation. Like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Tom judged his fellows by the content of their character (and of their business plan), though he also admired anyone who could hit a long tee shot or cook a good ribeye steak (the latter being a requirement for marrying his daughters).In his nearly 90 years, Tom experienced the full measure of joy, sorrow, successes and disappointments. &nbsp;Preceded in death by his son Tim, who suffered from untreatable depression and who died from suicide, Tom turned his own suffering to action. &nbsp;Tom became a champion for those with mental illness, was on the Board of NAMI, and brought support and comfort to many by telling Tim’s story, and his own, in the Hays newspaper.It is said that the story of a person’s life need not be long for it to be good. &nbsp;The story of Tom’s life is both long and good. &nbsp;Still, Tom wanted more. &nbsp;More time with Carol. &nbsp;More time to see how the stories of the lives of his grandchildren and great grandchildren would unfold. &nbsp;More sunrises and sunsets. More time to watch wheat ripen and birds sing. And more time to develop his short game. &nbsp;In a real sense, Tom’s death does not bring his story to an end. &nbsp;Tom’s influence, both as an inspiration and warning, will live on in those of us who knew him. &nbsp;Whenever we look to ensure our furrow is straight, see the opportunities in obstacles, or enjoy a delicious meal, we will feel Tom’s influence. &nbsp;And, too, Tom’s life will remind us not to wait too long to work on our own end games.Tom was preceded in death by his parents, John and Beulah&nbsp;(Haremza) Pitner; his first wife, Donna(Dreiling); his brother, Don&nbsp;Pitner;&nbsp;his sister, Mary&nbsp;Steinke;&nbsp;and their spouses; and his son, Tim&nbsp;Pitner.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tom is survived by his wife, Carol&nbsp;(Bolin); his sisters, Betty&nbsp;Neary;&nbsp;Patty&nbsp;Frisbie;&nbsp;and their spouses; his children, Kolean&nbsp;Pitner;&nbsp;Karen&nbsp;Luckett;&nbsp;Kim&nbsp;Pitner-Keller;&nbsp;Tom&nbsp;Pitner;&nbsp;Todd&nbsp;Pitner;&nbsp;and their spouses; his stepchildren, Ken&nbsp;Sullivan;&nbsp;Jeannine&nbsp;Lutters;&nbsp;Kim&nbsp;Karlberg;&nbsp;Scott&nbsp;Sullivan;&nbsp;and their spouses; his&nbsp;grandchildren:&nbsp;Chris, Cory, Jez, Kiley, Genee, Rylee, Tory, Nikki, Mollie, Shannon, Abby, Alix, and Vlada; and his great grandchildren:&nbsp;Logan, Adderley,&nbsp;Sidney&nbsp;and Clark.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Saint Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, 2901 East 13th&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas. &nbsp; A family inurnment will be at the Goodland Cemetery, Goodland, Kansas at a later date.A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, at Saint Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church.In Lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials made payable to: NAMI of Hays (National Alliance of Mental Illness), in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 &nbsp;by guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

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