Gary Carter, age 79, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, at Prairie Sunrise Home in Pretty Prairie, Kansas. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

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 </figure>Gary Carter, age 79, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, at Prairie Sunrise Home in Pretty Prairie, Kansas. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Gary Carter

John O. Glenn, 83, died October 18, 2022, at his daughter’s home in 
Macksville, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born August 9, 1939, in Mounds, Oklahoma, 
the son of John Otis Glenn, Sr. and Opal Louise (O’Dell) Glenn.&nbsp;

On August 11, 1958, he married Carol “LaVon” Smith.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on July 11, 2019.

John moved from Oklahoma to Kansas in 1951 and has been a longtime 
resident of Ellinwood. &nbsp;He worked in the oil field his whole life 
starting in 1951 for Buckin Smith Drilling, then Sante Fe Pipe Supply, 
and then 10 years with Pipe Pullers Inc. The last 28 years he worked for
 Kaiser Francis Oil Company retiring in 1995. He then worked 
independently as a pumper until December of 2021.

He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church of Ellinwood.

He is survived by; four children, Kirk Glenn and wife Debbie of 
Sterling, Rena Mooney and husband Mike of Bushton, Ruth Kaiser and 
husband Jon of Ellinwood, and Crystal Glenn and husband Kris Weathers of
 Macksville; a sister, Marceline Johnson of Oklahoma City; and 11 
grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, LaVon Glenn, daughter,
 Michelle Bigger, a son, John O. Glenn, III, brothers, Ralph and George 
Glenn and sister, Betty Bird.

Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>John O. Glenn, 83, died October 18, 2022, at his daughter’s home in 
Macksville, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born August 9, 1939, in Mounds, Oklahoma, 
the son of John Otis Glenn, Sr. and Opal Louise (O’Dell) Glenn.&nbsp;On August 11, 1958, he married Carol “LaVon” Smith.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on July 11, 2019.John moved from Oklahoma to Kansas in 1951 and has been a longtime 
resident of Ellinwood. &nbsp;He worked in the oil field his whole life 
starting in 1951 for Buckin Smith Drilling, then Sante Fe Pipe Supply, 
and then 10 years with Pipe Pullers Inc. The last 28 years he worked for
 Kaiser Francis Oil Company retiring in 1995. He then worked 
independently as a pumper until December of 2021.He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church of Ellinwood.He is survived by; four children, Kirk Glenn and wife Debbie of 
Sterling, Rena Mooney and husband Mike of Bushton, Ruth Kaiser and 
husband Jon of Ellinwood, and Crystal Glenn and husband Kris Weathers of
 Macksville; a sister, Marceline Johnson of Oklahoma City; and 11 
grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, LaVon Glenn, daughter,
 Michelle Bigger, a son, John O. Glenn, III, brothers, Ralph and George 
Glenn and sister, Betty Bird.Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date.Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

John O. Glenn

Grady Palmer Bolding Jr., 92, passed away on October 17, 2022, at 
Ellinwood District Hospital, in Ellinwood, Kan. He was born on August 
13, 1930, in De Queen, Ark. to Grady and Eunice (Pittman) Bolding. On 
May 25, 1950, Grady married Charlotte “Chic” Matson in Smackover, Ark. 
They were married for over 60 years prior to her passing.

He spent his working career in the oil and gas industry. This career 
began in 1950 at the National Supply Company Store in Shreveport, La., 
moving up to store manager in 1953 in El Dorado, Ark. In 1955, Grady was
 employed with Tretolite Chemical Company in Magnolia, Ark., and 
starting in 1957, worked as a district manager for them in Great Bend, 
Kan. In 1967, he helped form Gordon Lab, Inc. and after they sold in 
1980, Grady formed his own oil and gas producing company in 1981: Grady 
Bolding Corporation, which is still in operation today.

Grady was a member of the American Petroleum Institute and KIOGA, 
both for over 50 years, a member of the National Association for 
Corrosion Engineers – serving as chairman in the 1960s, and served on 
the board of directors for the Great Bend Petroleum Club. He was 
religious affiliated with the First Southern Baptist Church and the 
First Congregational Church, served as Chairman of the Barton County 
Council of Churches and was a volunteer teacher for both youth and adult
 Sunday school for over 40 years. In addition to these professional and 
religious groups, he served as a board member of the NAACP, on the board
 of directors for Farmer’s Bank and Trust, was a member of Kiwanis Club 
of Great Bend, served on scholarship committees, coached Great Bend 
Recreation baseball and football teams, served on the board for the 
Great Bend Country Club, and taught microeconomics classes at Barton 
Community College.

Survivors include three sons, Mike (Susie Lee) Bolding, of San. 
Francisco, Cali., Chris (Ursula) Bolding, of Jones, Okla., and Mark (Yan
 Zhu) Bolding of Houston, Tex.; a daughter, Cheryl (Lyle) Gunn of Great 
Bend, Kan.; thirteen grandchildren; and twenty-one great-grandchildren. 
He is preceded in death by his parents; ; wife, and two sisters, Maurine
 Swearingen and LaVerne Burton.

Visitation will take place from noon to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 
20, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving guests from 
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A private family graveside service will take place at 
Great Bend Cemetery on Friday, October 21, 2022. 

Memorials have been 
designated to the First Southern Baptist Church, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Grady Palmer Bolding Jr., 92, passed away on October 17, 2022, at 
Ellinwood District Hospital, in Ellinwood, Kan. He was born on August 
13, 1930, in De Queen, Ark. to Grady and Eunice (Pittman) Bolding. On 
May 25, 1950, Grady married Charlotte “Chic” Matson in Smackover, Ark. 
They were married for over 60 years prior to her passing.He spent his working career in the oil and gas industry. This career 
began in 1950 at the National Supply Company Store in Shreveport, La., 
moving up to store manager in 1953 in El Dorado, Ark. In 1955, Grady was
 employed with Tretolite Chemical Company in Magnolia, Ark., and 
starting in 1957, worked as a district manager for them in Great Bend, 
Kan. In 1967, he helped form Gordon Lab, Inc. and after they sold in 
1980, Grady formed his own oil and gas producing company in 1981: Grady 
Bolding Corporation, which is still in operation today.Grady was a member of the American Petroleum Institute and KIOGA, 
both for over 50 years, a member of the National Association for 
Corrosion Engineers – serving as chairman in the 1960s, and served on 
the board of directors for the Great Bend Petroleum Club. He was 
religious affiliated with the First Southern Baptist Church and the 
First Congregational Church, served as Chairman of the Barton County 
Council of Churches and was a volunteer teacher for both youth and adult
 Sunday school for over 40 years. In addition to these professional and 
religious groups, he served as a board member of the NAACP, on the board
 of directors for Farmer’s Bank and Trust, was a member of Kiwanis Club 
of Great Bend, served on scholarship committees, coached Great Bend 
Recreation baseball and football teams, served on the board for the 
Great Bend Country Club, and taught microeconomics classes at Barton 
Community College.Survivors include three sons, Mike (Susie Lee) Bolding, of San. 
Francisco, Cali., Chris (Ursula) Bolding, of Jones, Okla., and Mark (Yan
 Zhu) Bolding of Houston, Tex.; a daughter, Cheryl (Lyle) Gunn of Great 
Bend, Kan.; thirteen grandchildren; and twenty-one great-grandchildren. 
He is preceded in death by his parents; ; wife, and two sisters, Maurine
 Swearingen and LaVerne Burton.Visitation will take place from noon to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 
20, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving guests from 
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A private family graveside service will take place at 
Great Bend Cemetery on Friday, October 21, 2022. Memorials have been 
designated to the First Southern Baptist Church, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Grady Palmer Bolding Jr.

Leona Lauren Werner, 96, passed away October 17, 2022, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend. She was born on August 15, 1926, on the farm
 near Hamberg, ND, to Oscar &amp; Inga (Simensen) Ambers. She married 
John Frank Werner on October 5, 1952, at Viking Lutheran Country Church 
in ND.&nbsp; He died December 11, 2013.

A longtime Great Bend resident, Leona was a department head of 
TG&amp;Y for several years and also had worked at St. Rose Hospital. She
 was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she took pride in 
teaching Sunday school for many years. Leona also loved spending time 
with her family.

Survivors include, two daughters, Karen Steffan and husband Jerry of 
Great Bend and Meri Werner of Manhattan; a sister, Norma Nicholson of 
Mandon, ND; and seven grandchildren, Kelly Martin (Ron) and their 
children Trevor and Rylee, Tara Dimick (Braden) and their children Hope,
 Cordell and Harmony, Ryan Steffan (Daytona) and their children Callie, 
Maxx, Connor, Payton and Logan, Tyler Currie, Tucker Currie and his 
daughter Violet, Brent Hayen, and Josh Werner and his children, Hallie 
Werner and Karis Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents; her 
husband, John F. Werner; her children, Craig Werner and Cheri Werner; 
two brothers, Sander Ambers and Oscar Ambers; and a sister, Betty 
Nielson.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 20,
 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 
p.m., Friday, October 21, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Great 
Bend, with Reverend Randy Maki presiding. Interment will be in the Great
 Bend Cemetery. 

Memorials have been designated to Trinity Lutheran 
Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Leona Lauren Werner, 96, passed away October 17, 2022, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend. She was born on August 15, 1926, on the farm
 near Hamberg, ND, to Oscar &amp; Inga (Simensen) Ambers. She married 
John Frank Werner on October 5, 1952, at Viking Lutheran Country Church 
in ND.&nbsp; He died December 11, 2013.A longtime Great Bend resident, Leona was a department head of 
TG&amp;Y for several years and also had worked at St. Rose Hospital. She
 was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she took pride in 
teaching Sunday school for many years. Leona also loved spending time 
with her family.Survivors include, two daughters, Karen Steffan and husband Jerry of 
Great Bend and Meri Werner of Manhattan; a sister, Norma Nicholson of 
Mandon, ND; and seven grandchildren, Kelly Martin (Ron) and their 
children Trevor and Rylee, Tara Dimick (Braden) and their children Hope,
 Cordell and Harmony, Ryan Steffan (Daytona) and their children Callie, 
Maxx, Connor, Payton and Logan, Tyler Currie, Tucker Currie and his 
daughter Violet, Brent Hayen, and Josh Werner and his children, Hallie 
Werner and Karis Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents; her 
husband, John F. Werner; her children, Craig Werner and Cheri Werner; 
two brothers, Sander Ambers and Oscar Ambers; and a sister, Betty 
Nielson.Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 20,
 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 
p.m., Friday, October 21, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Great 
Bend, with Reverend Randy Maki presiding. Interment will be in the Great
 Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Trinity Lutheran 
Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Leona Lauren Werner

Our mother, Lillian Rhea Sims, passed away on October 15, 2022, after a 
long and full life. She was born in Russell, Kansas, on July 12, 1926. In 
1931, Lillian moved with her parents, twin sister Ruth and brother Harold
 to a farm six miles northwest of Oakley. She was a wonderful mother who
 was always there when we needed her. She had many friends and was a 
well-loved member of the Oakley community. 
Lillian was predeceased by her parents, Ralph and Susan Rhea, her 
husband of 74 years, Wight Sims, and her daughter Linda Sims. She is 
survived by her children Lana Etling, Bill Sims, Joyce Young and Brett 
Sims. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 8 great 
grandchildren. 
Lillian was an avid quilter, a great gardener, and a faithful member of 
the Oakley United Methodist Church. She enjoyed many years as a 
volunteer at the Second Time Around Shop. One of her greatest joys was 
hosting large family groups for holiday meals and the Neighborhood party
 for the community 10 miles north of Oakley. She will be sadly missed 
and will always hold a place in our hearts. 
There will be a Celebration of Life for Lillian and Wight in the Spring 
of 2023. 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>Our mother, Lillian Rhea Sims, passed away on October 15, 2022, after a 
long and full life. She was born in Russell, Kansas, on July 12, 1926. In 
1931, Lillian moved with her parents, twin sister Ruth and brother Harold
 to a farm six miles northwest of Oakley. She was a wonderful mother who
 was always there when we needed her. She had many friends and was a 
well-loved member of the Oakley community. 
Lillian was predeceased by her parents, Ralph and Susan Rhea, her 
husband of 74 years, Wight Sims, and her daughter Linda Sims. She is 
survived by her children Lana Etling, Bill Sims, Joyce Young and Brett 
Sims. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 8 great 
grandchildren. 
Lillian was an avid quilter, a great gardener, and a faithful member of 
the Oakley United Methodist Church. She enjoyed many years as a 
volunteer at the Second Time Around Shop. One of her greatest joys was 
hosting large family groups for holiday meals and the Neighborhood party
 for the community 10 miles north of Oakley. She will be sadly missed 
and will always hold a place in our hearts. 
There will be a Celebration of Life for Lillian and Wight in the Spring 
of 2023. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Lillian Rhea Sims

Terry Joe Kern, 83, passed away on October 17, 2022, at Clara Barton 
Hospital, Hoisington, Kan. He was born on July 27, 1939, in Great Bend, 
Kan., to Leonard and Opal (Shea) Kern. On October 10, 1959, he married 
Marie Heckens in Great Bend. She survives.

A lifetime resident of Great Bend, Terry owned Kern Floor Service for
 51 years, as well as ran a taxi and delivery service with his brother, 
Denny. He was a former member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and 
frequently gave to the Dominican Sisters of Peace. Terry had other 
passions as well: he was a tech. inspector for the SRCA Dragstrip, 
operated Great Bend Raceway, remodeled his own properties, worked on 
racing engines to clear his mind, hosted large card parties with his 
wife, liked watching NASCAR races, and especially enjoyed watching his 
grandkids participate in sports and activities.

Survivors include his wife of the home; a son, Pat Kern of Great 
Bend; two daughters, Loretta (Jim) Murphy and Lisa Mohr of Great Bend; 
seven grandchildren, Rex (Lacey) Kern, Jared (Shelby) Kern, Taylor 
Vasquez, Madison Murphy, Dalton Murphy, Kylee Mohr, Slade Mohr; and four
 great-grandchildren, Trenton, Kale, Jett, and Nova. He was preceded in 
death by his parents; brother, Denny Kern; son, Michael Kern; 
son-in-law, Wes Mohr; and grandson-in-law, Adrian Vasquez.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A memorial 
service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 21, 2022, at Bryant 
Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel Vandenburg presiding. 

Memorials have 
been designated to the Dominican Sisters of Peace or the SRCA Dragstrip,
 in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Terry Joe Kern, 83, passed away on October 17, 2022, at Clara Barton 
Hospital, Hoisington, Kan. He was born on July 27, 1939, in Great Bend, 
Kan., to Leonard and Opal (Shea) Kern. On October 10, 1959, he married 
Marie Heckens in Great Bend. She survives.A lifetime resident of Great Bend, Terry owned Kern Floor Service for
 51 years, as well as ran a taxi and delivery service with his brother, 
Denny. He was a former member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and 
frequently gave to the Dominican Sisters of Peace. Terry had other 
passions as well: he was a tech. inspector for the SRCA Dragstrip, 
operated Great Bend Raceway, remodeled his own properties, worked on 
racing engines to clear his mind, hosted large card parties with his 
wife, liked watching NASCAR races, and especially enjoyed watching his 
grandkids participate in sports and activities.Survivors include his wife of the home; a son, Pat Kern of Great 
Bend; two daughters, Loretta (Jim) Murphy and Lisa Mohr of Great Bend; 
seven grandchildren, Rex (Lacey) Kern, Jared (Shelby) Kern, Taylor 
Vasquez, Madison Murphy, Dalton Murphy, Kylee Mohr, Slade Mohr; and four
 great-grandchildren, Trenton, Kale, Jett, and Nova. He was preceded in 
death by his parents; brother, Denny Kern; son, Michael Kern; 
son-in-law, Wes Mohr; and grandson-in-law, Adrian Vasquez.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A memorial 
service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 21, 2022, at Bryant 
Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel Vandenburg presiding. Memorials have 
been designated to the Dominican Sisters of Peace or the SRCA Dragstrip,
 in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Terry Joe Kern

Ned Lowry, 89, died Sunday, October 16, 2022, at SunPorch of Dodge City.

He was born May 26, 1933, to Alexander and Olive (Sharp) Lowry in 
northern Kansas on the family farm and ranch.&nbsp; He was the youngest of 8 
siblings. Ned married Dorothy Joan Schurz of Logan, Kansas April 4, 
1953. They have 3 children: R.G. and Nancy Lowry, Tulsa, Oklahoma; 
Rhenda and Dave Field, Dodge City, Kansas; Rejena and Roger Brown, 
Denton, Texas. Ned and Dorothy have 8 grandchildren: Grant, Garrett and 
Austin Lowry; Nick and Curt Field and Shelly Williams; Lindsay Brown and
 Courtney Draper. They have also been blessed with 9 great 
grandchildren.

Ned worked in the oil and gas industry for nearly 50 years. At the 
age of 19, he began his career working on a pulling unit south of Logan,
 Kansas, moving a year later to Norton, Kansas pumping wells. In 1955, 
Ned heard of an oil boom in Kimball, Nebraska, so he took a risk and 
pulled up stakes, moving his family there, where he found employment 
with Petroleum, Inc. Over the next 19 years he worked his way up the 
ranks with the company, moving to Norman, Oklahoma in 1958, then to 
Liberal, Kansas in 1966 as the district superintendent.

Ned recognized a need in the oil and gas industry and seized the 
opportunity. In 1974, he started Lowry’s Lease Management, Inc., a lease
 management service, managing properties for small oil and gas companies
 not located in the mid-west. He and Dorothy worked very hard building 
the business, many times making deals with a gentleman’s handshake, 
until retiring in 2002.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 am Saturday, October 22, 2022 at the
 First United Methodist Church, Dodge City, with Rev. Jerre Nolte and 
Rev. Juan Espinoza officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Maple Grove 
Cemetery, Dodge City.&nbsp; Visitation will be Friday, October 21, 2022 from 
noon to 8:00 pm with the family present from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association of Southwest 
Kansas, Hospice of the Prairie, First United Methodist Church or KIOGA 
Education Foundation all in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Ned Lowry, 89, died Sunday, October 16, 2022, at SunPorch of Dodge City.He was born May 26, 1933, to Alexander and Olive (Sharp) Lowry in 
northern Kansas on the family farm and ranch.&nbsp; He was the youngest of 8 
siblings. Ned married Dorothy Joan Schurz of Logan, Kansas April 4, 
1953. They have 3 children: R.G. and Nancy Lowry, Tulsa, Oklahoma; 
Rhenda and Dave Field, Dodge City, Kansas; Rejena and Roger Brown, 
Denton, Texas. Ned and Dorothy have 8 grandchildren: Grant, Garrett and 
Austin Lowry; Nick and Curt Field and Shelly Williams; Lindsay Brown and
 Courtney Draper. They have also been blessed with 9 great 
grandchildren.Ned worked in the oil and gas industry for nearly 50 years. At the 
age of 19, he began his career working on a pulling unit south of Logan,
 Kansas, moving a year later to Norton, Kansas pumping wells. In 1955, 
Ned heard of an oil boom in Kimball, Nebraska, so he took a risk and 
pulled up stakes, moving his family there, where he found employment 
with Petroleum, Inc. Over the next 19 years he worked his way up the 
ranks with the company, moving to Norman, Oklahoma in 1958, then to 
Liberal, Kansas in 1966 as the district superintendent.Ned recognized a need in the oil and gas industry and seized the 
opportunity. In 1974, he started Lowry’s Lease Management, Inc., a lease
 management service, managing properties for small oil and gas companies
 not located in the mid-west. He and Dorothy worked very hard building 
the business, many times making deals with a gentleman’s handshake, 
until retiring in 2002.Funeral service will be at 10:30 am Saturday, October 22, 2022 at the
 First United Methodist Church, Dodge City, with Rev. Jerre Nolte and 
Rev. Juan Espinoza officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Maple Grove 
Cemetery, Dodge City.&nbsp; Visitation will be Friday, October 21, 2022 from 
noon to 8:00 pm with the family present from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association of Southwest 
Kansas, Hospice of the Prairie, First United Methodist Church or KIOGA 
Education Foundation all in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp;

Ned Lowry

Myron Dale Filbert went to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday, October 17, 2022, with his family by his side.

Myron was born February 18, 1960 to Duane and Cora Lee (Blocher) 
Filbert in Ness City, Kansas and grew up on a farm south of Bazine.&nbsp; He 
attended Bazine Grade School and Ness City High School.&nbsp; Upon 
graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Army and 
was stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and Fort Richardson, Alaska.&nbsp; Upon 
his honorable discharge, Myron worked as a carpenter then as a farmer 
and stockman.

Myron married his one true love, Erin McLaren, on May 30, 1987 in 
Hays, Kansas and they built their family and home on a farm south of 
Bazine.&nbsp; To this union were three daughters, Desirae, Krina, and Leah.&nbsp; 
Myron’s family was his life and he loved them beyond all measure.&nbsp; Myron
 (Papa to his grandchildren) was most happy when building everything 
from club houses to go-kart tracks, hunting and fishing with them, 
watching them participate in sports, and watching them build a life for 
themselves.&nbsp; He was a wonderful brother and Uncle Pooh to his nieces and
 nephews.

Myron (Pooh to his friends) did not know a stranger and enjoyed the 
times playing town-team sports and was most happy when winter arrived 
and there was snow was on the ground to coyote hunt.&nbsp; He was loyal and 
cherished all his friendships.

Myron will be greatly missed by all who knew him.&nbsp; Most remembered by
 his sense of humor in making everyone laugh and enjoy the lighter side 
of life.&nbsp; He was proud of the fact that he beat all odds of cancer for 
12 Years.&nbsp; &nbsp;No obstacle would keep him from living for his family.&nbsp; He 
never let his love and faith in Jesus Christ to falter at any time.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Bret Filbert, 
nephew, Dustin Filbert, great-niece, Maggie Filbert, and daughter, 
Desirae Filbert.

He will be greatly missed by his loving wife and best friend, Erin, 
daughters, Krina Filbert and Leah Filbert-Rodriguez both of Ness City, 
KS.&nbsp; Grandchildren, Jacklyn Briney, Janessa Briney, Brayden Schniepp, 
and Savannah Buller, and great-granddaughter Mia Dale Montiel all of 
Ness City, KS.&nbsp; Step grandchildren, Kevin Rodriguez, Hays, KS, Hector 
Rodriguez Jr., Wichita, KS, Danae Rodriguez, Ness City, KS, Bryce and 
Jace Reinert, Ness City.&nbsp; &nbsp;Sister, Julie Benedict (Reed), Erie, CO, 
brothers, Dwight Filbert (Michele), Lincoln, NE, and Doug Filbert 
(Alison), Milton, FL.

Funeral service will be held at the United Methodist Church, Bazine 
on Thursday, October 20, 2022, 10:30 a.m. Followed by burial in the 
Bazine Cemetery with military graveside rites led by the Olin Cole 
American Legion Post 392, Bazine. Friends may pay their respects and 
sign the book at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, on Wednesday, 
October 19, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. The casket will be 
closed.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of the 
Prairie and Prairie Home Health of Dodge City Ks and Hays Medical 
Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute of Hays KS.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Myron Dale Filbert went to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday, October 17, 2022, with his family by his side.Myron was born February 18, 1960 to Duane and Cora Lee (Blocher) 
Filbert in Ness City, Kansas and grew up on a farm south of Bazine.&nbsp; He 
attended Bazine Grade School and Ness City High School.&nbsp; Upon 
graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Army and 
was stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and Fort Richardson, Alaska.&nbsp; Upon 
his honorable discharge, Myron worked as a carpenter then as a farmer 
and stockman.Myron married his one true love, Erin McLaren, on May 30, 1987 in 
Hays, Kansas and they built their family and home on a farm south of 
Bazine.&nbsp; To this union were three daughters, Desirae, Krina, and Leah.&nbsp; 
Myron’s family was his life and he loved them beyond all measure.&nbsp; Myron
 (Papa to his grandchildren) was most happy when building everything 
from club houses to go-kart tracks, hunting and fishing with them, 
watching them participate in sports, and watching them build a life for 
themselves.&nbsp; He was a wonderful brother and Uncle Pooh to his nieces and
 nephews.Myron (Pooh to his friends) did not know a stranger and enjoyed the 
times playing town-team sports and was most happy when winter arrived 
and there was snow was on the ground to coyote hunt.&nbsp; He was loyal and 
cherished all his friendships.Myron will be greatly missed by all who knew him.&nbsp; Most remembered by
 his sense of humor in making everyone laugh and enjoy the lighter side 
of life.&nbsp; He was proud of the fact that he beat all odds of cancer for 
12 Years.&nbsp; &nbsp;No obstacle would keep him from living for his family.&nbsp; He 
never let his love and faith in Jesus Christ to falter at any time.He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Bret Filbert, 
nephew, Dustin Filbert, great-niece, Maggie Filbert, and daughter, 
Desirae Filbert.He will be greatly missed by his loving wife and best friend, Erin, 
daughters, Krina Filbert and Leah Filbert-Rodriguez both of Ness City, 
KS.&nbsp; Grandchildren, Jacklyn Briney, Janessa Briney, Brayden Schniepp, 
and Savannah Buller, and great-granddaughter Mia Dale Montiel all of 
Ness City, KS.&nbsp; Step grandchildren, Kevin Rodriguez, Hays, KS, Hector 
Rodriguez Jr., Wichita, KS, Danae Rodriguez, Ness City, KS, Bryce and 
Jace Reinert, Ness City.&nbsp; &nbsp;Sister, Julie Benedict (Reed), Erie, CO, 
brothers, Dwight Filbert (Michele), Lincoln, NE, and Doug Filbert 
(Alison), Milton, FL.Funeral service will be held at the United Methodist Church, Bazine 
on Thursday, October 20, 2022, 10:30 a.m. Followed by burial in the 
Bazine Cemetery with military graveside rites led by the Olin Cole 
American Legion Post 392, Bazine. Friends may pay their respects and 
sign the book at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, on Wednesday, 
October 19, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. The casket will be 
closed.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of the 
Prairie and Prairie Home Health of Dodge City Ks and Hays Medical 
Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute of Hays KS.

Myron Dale Filbert

Jeremy David Dixon, age 40, of Hays, Kansas passed away October 14, 2022, in Colorado.

Arrangements are pending and will be announced&nbsp;Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

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 </figure>Jeremy David Dixon, age 40, of Hays, Kansas passed away October 14, 2022, in Colorado.Arrangements are pending and will be announced&nbsp;Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Jeremy David Dixon

Saturday, November 16th, 1963-Sunday, October 16th, 2022

An obituary is pending at Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/james-sabatka/5047196/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Saturday, November 16th, 1963-Sunday, October 16th, 2022An obituary is pending at Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/james-sabatka/5047196/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

James Henry Sabatka

October 16, 1948 ~ October 15, 2022

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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

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 </figure>October 16, 1948 ~ October 15, 2022 An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Jane-Harris">HERE</a> for service details.

Jane (Rauscher) Harris

Elmer J. “Kirk” Kirkpatrick, 86, died October 15, 2022, at Hutchinson
 Regional Medical Center. He was born December 20, 1935, in Bella Vista,
 Arkansas, the son of John W. and Olive J. (Williams) Kirkpatrick.&nbsp; He 
graduated in 1953 from Chanute High School, Chanute, Kansas, and 
immediately enlisted in the Air Force. Thus began his lifelong military 
career.

On December 26, 1958, he married Marilyn Nordstrom in Bushton, Kansas.&nbsp; To them were born a son, Timothy, and a daughter, Janet.

Kirk was stationed in many places during his career, including 
Thailand, the Philippines, Germany; his last assignment being Grand 
Forks, North Dakota.&nbsp; He served in many capacities as a medic, including
 as an independent duty medical technician, and as a chief hospital 
administrator for enlisted staff.&nbsp; Excellence in his field, numerous 
command awards and recognitions helped him attain the highest enlisted 
rank of Chief Master Sergeant. They were active throughout in the Chapel
 programs. He also continued his education during this time and received
 his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

After 30 years with the Air Force he retired and they moved to 
Bushton, Kansas.&nbsp; Here he was active in the First United Methodist 
Church, and served many years as a city councilman.&nbsp; Kirk was an avid 
hunter and fisherman, and had a great knowledge of and was active with 
the Redwing Collector’s Society.&nbsp; He and Marilyn continued to enjoy 
traveling, and he especially treasured time with his grandchildren and 
great grandchildren. Above all his accomplishments was his faith in 
Jesus Christ, which he recently reconfirmed in the presence of his 
family.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Marilyn Kirkpatrick of the 
home; daughter, Janet Dokken and husband Joseph of Lake Nebagamon, 
Wisconsin; three grandchildren, Aaron Dokken and wife Katie, Lauren Burg
 and husband Matthew, and Timothy Dokken; and five great granddaughters,
 Gwenyvere, Verity, and Myrielle Dokken, and Eleanor and Rainy Burg; and
 many loving nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Timothy A. 
Kirkpatrick, four brothers, Earl, Roy, Cecil, and Carl Kirkpatrick; and 
two sisters, Dorothy Dillow and Gladys Jane Kirkpatrick.

Visitation will be 12 to 5 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. 
Family will greet friends Thursday, prior to the service, beginning at 1
 p.m. at the church.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Thursday, October 20th, 
2022, at the United Methodist Church, Bushton, Kansas, with Pastor Diana
 Webster presiding.&nbsp; Military honors will be performed by the McConnell 
Air Force Honor Guard.

Memorials may be made to the Bushton United Methodist Church, or to Love Packages, (<a href="http://LovePackages.org">LovePackages.org</a>) in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Elmer J. “Kirk” Kirkpatrick, 86, died October 15, 2022, at Hutchinson
 Regional Medical Center. He was born December 20, 1935, in Bella Vista,
 Arkansas, the son of John W. and Olive J. (Williams) Kirkpatrick.&nbsp; He 
graduated in 1953 from Chanute High School, Chanute, Kansas, and 
immediately enlisted in the Air Force. Thus began his lifelong military 
career.On December 26, 1958, he married Marilyn Nordstrom in Bushton, Kansas.&nbsp; To them were born a son, Timothy, and a daughter, Janet.Kirk was stationed in many places during his career, including 
Thailand, the Philippines, Germany; his last assignment being Grand 
Forks, North Dakota.&nbsp; He served in many capacities as a medic, including
 as an independent duty medical technician, and as a chief hospital 
administrator for enlisted staff.&nbsp; Excellence in his field, numerous 
command awards and recognitions helped him attain the highest enlisted 
rank of Chief Master Sergeant. They were active throughout in the Chapel
 programs. He also continued his education during this time and received
 his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.After 30 years with the Air Force he retired and they moved to 
Bushton, Kansas.&nbsp; Here he was active in the First United Methodist 
Church, and served many years as a city councilman.&nbsp; Kirk was an avid 
hunter and fisherman, and had a great knowledge of and was active with 
the Redwing Collector’s Society.&nbsp; He and Marilyn continued to enjoy 
traveling, and he especially treasured time with his grandchildren and 
great grandchildren. Above all his accomplishments was his faith in 
Jesus Christ, which he recently reconfirmed in the presence of his 
family.He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Marilyn Kirkpatrick of the 
home; daughter, Janet Dokken and husband Joseph of Lake Nebagamon, 
Wisconsin; three grandchildren, Aaron Dokken and wife Katie, Lauren Burg
 and husband Matthew, and Timothy Dokken; and five great granddaughters,
 Gwenyvere, Verity, and Myrielle Dokken, and Eleanor and Rainy Burg; and
 many loving nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Timothy A. 
Kirkpatrick, four brothers, Earl, Roy, Cecil, and Carl Kirkpatrick; and 
two sisters, Dorothy Dillow and Gladys Jane Kirkpatrick.Visitation will be 12 to 5 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. 
Family will greet friends Thursday, prior to the service, beginning at 1
 p.m. at the church.Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Thursday, October 20th, 
2022, at the United Methodist Church, Bushton, Kansas, with Pastor Diana
 Webster presiding.&nbsp; Military honors will be performed by the McConnell 
Air Force Honor Guard.Memorials may be made to the Bushton United Methodist Church, or to Love Packages, (<a href="http://LovePackages.org">LovePackages.org</a>) in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Elmer J. 'Kirk' Kirkpatrick

Ann Elizabeth Reeves, 67, passed away October 15, 2022, at her home 
in Great Bend. She was born November 10, 1954, in Ellinwood, to Loren 
and Jeanine (Rickert) Gowdy. She married Gary Reeves on December 4, 
1971, in Ellinwood.

A longtime area resident, Ann was the owner of Ms. Ann's Daycare. She
 was very passionate about her business and the children she watched. 
Ann enjoyed working on puzzles, flower gardening and cooking. She loved 
to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great 
grandchildren.

Survivors include, her husband, Gary Reeves of the home; two 
daughters, Marcy Reeves and fiancé Scottie Schmidt and Tracy Reeves all 
of Great Bend; her mother, Jeanine Gowdy of Ellinwood; a brother, Danny 
Gowdy and wife Sue of Great Bend; a sister, Cindy Berscheidt of Great 
Bend; four grandchildren, Tyler Reeves (Aeriana Trimmer), Trinity 
Reeves, Jourdel Reeves and JaLeea Reeves; and two great grandchildren, 
Everhett Reeves and Hazelyn Trimmer. She was preceded in death by her 
father, Loren Gowdy; and a son, Eric Reeves.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, 
October 19, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home and a memorial service will be 
held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, 
with Pastor Mark Williams presiding. Inurnment will be held at Hillcrest
 Memorial Park, Great Bend. 

Memorials have been designated to the Ann 
Elizabeth Reeves Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Ann Elizabeth Reeves, 67, passed away October 15, 2022, at her home 
in Great Bend. She was born November 10, 1954, in Ellinwood, to Loren 
and Jeanine (Rickert) Gowdy. She married Gary Reeves on December 4, 
1971, in Ellinwood.A longtime area resident, Ann was the owner of Ms. Ann's Daycare. She
 was very passionate about her business and the children she watched. 
Ann enjoyed working on puzzles, flower gardening and cooking. She loved 
to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great 
grandchildren.Survivors include, her husband, Gary Reeves of the home; two 
daughters, Marcy Reeves and fiancé Scottie Schmidt and Tracy Reeves all 
of Great Bend; her mother, Jeanine Gowdy of Ellinwood; a brother, Danny 
Gowdy and wife Sue of Great Bend; a sister, Cindy Berscheidt of Great 
Bend; four grandchildren, Tyler Reeves (Aeriana Trimmer), Trinity 
Reeves, Jourdel Reeves and JaLeea Reeves; and two great grandchildren, 
Everhett Reeves and Hazelyn Trimmer. She was preceded in death by her 
father, Loren Gowdy; and a son, Eric Reeves.The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, 
October 19, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home and a memorial service will be 
held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, 
with Pastor Mark Williams presiding. Inurnment will be held at Hillcrest
 Memorial Park, Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to the Ann 
Elizabeth Reeves Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Ann Elizabeth Reeves

Norma Jean Smith, 82, died October 15, 2022, at her home. She was born
 on July 24, 1940, in Wellington, the daughter of Robert Joseph and Vera 
Maddy.

The family moved to California when Norma was a young child. When 
Norma was a teenager, they returned to Kansas. On January 1, 1960, she 
married Maurice Smith. He preceded her in death on February, 13, 2022.

The couple moved from Garden City to Colorado, California, and Oregon
 before returning to Kansas in 1974. Norma worked at various places 
including a flower shop and Gibson's but her priority was caring for her
 family. They settled in Pierceville and later moved to Great Bend to be
 near their son. Norma enjoyed refinishing antique furniture and 
collecting various types of dolls.

Norma is survived by three sons, Luther R. Smith and fiancée, Laura 
Thomason of Lakin, Richard A. Smith and wife Chris of Pierceville, and 
Donald W. Smith and wife Pam of Great Bend; two brothers, Carl Maddy of 
Wichita and David Maddy of Arizona; seven grandchildren, Rosalie Spencer
 of Alabama, Amanda Smith of Holcomb, Holly Rohling and husband Ryan of 
Hutchinson, Ryan Henneberg and wife Brenda of Wichita, Dustin Smith and 
wife Amanda of Olmitz, Tyler Smith and wife Urlene of Aurora, Colorado, 
and Heather Montoya and husband Angel of Great Bend; 20 
great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. She is 
preceded in death by her parents; husband, Maurice; two sons, Darrell 
and James Smith; two brothers, Bobby and Donald Maddy; an infant sister,
 Ruth Maddy; and a great-great grandson, Gabriel Cedillo.

Graveside service will be held at Salem Mennonite Cemetery on Friday,
 October 21, 2022, at 11:00 AM with Minister Sam Unruh presiding. There 
is no visitation. 

Memorials are suggested to a local humane society in 
care of Swaim Funeral Chapel - PO Box 421 - Montezuma, Kansas 67867. 
Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at 
www.swaimfuneralhome.com. 

Norma Jean Smith, 82, died October 15, 2022, at her home. She was born
 on July 24, 1940, in Wellington, the daughter of Robert Joseph and Vera 
Maddy.The family moved to California when Norma was a young child. When 
Norma was a teenager, they returned to Kansas. On January 1, 1960, she 
married Maurice Smith. He preceded her in death on February, 13, 2022.The couple moved from Garden City to Colorado, California, and Oregon
 before returning to Kansas in 1974. Norma worked at various places 
including a flower shop and Gibson's but her priority was caring for her
 family. They settled in Pierceville and later moved to Great Bend to be
 near their son. Norma enjoyed refinishing antique furniture and 
collecting various types of dolls.Norma is survived by three sons, Luther R. Smith and fiancée, Laura 
Thomason of Lakin, Richard A. Smith and wife Chris of Pierceville, and 
Donald W. Smith and wife Pam of Great Bend; two brothers, Carl Maddy of 
Wichita and David Maddy of Arizona; seven grandchildren, Rosalie Spencer
 of Alabama, Amanda Smith of Holcomb, Holly Rohling and husband Ryan of 
Hutchinson, Ryan Henneberg and wife Brenda of Wichita, Dustin Smith and 
wife Amanda of Olmitz, Tyler Smith and wife Urlene of Aurora, Colorado, 
and Heather Montoya and husband Angel of Great Bend; 20 
great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. She is 
preceded in death by her parents; husband, Maurice; two sons, Darrell 
and James Smith; two brothers, Bobby and Donald Maddy; an infant sister,
 Ruth Maddy; and a great-great grandson, Gabriel Cedillo.Graveside service will be held at Salem Mennonite Cemetery on Friday,
 October 21, 2022, at 11:00 AM with Minister Sam Unruh presiding. There 
is no visitation. Memorials are suggested to a local humane society in 
care of Swaim Funeral Chapel - PO Box 421 - Montezuma, Kansas 67867. 
Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at 
www.swaimfuneralhome.com.

Norma Jean Smith

February 4, 1939 ~ October 13, 2022

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

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Marilyn Kay (Corwin) Adolf

Terry Stieben, 83, passed away October 16, 2022, at Hays Medical 
Center. He was born April 29, 1939, at Fairbury, Neb., to Walter &amp; 
Elizabeth (Hughes) Stieben. He married Judith Farr September 22, 1962, 
at Great Bend.

A longtime Great Bend resident, Terry was a letter carrier for USPS, 
and formerly worked as a printer for the Great Bend Globe newspaper and 
Miller Printers. Terry was a Boys Town graduate and a retired Sergeant 
Major for the United States Army Reserve. He was a passionate KU 
basketball fan.

Survivors include, his wife of 60 years, Judith Stieben; a daughter, 
Lorrie D. Campbell and husband Billy of Albuquerque, NM; and a niece, 
Kenda O’Mara of Emporia. He was preceded in death by his parents; two 
brothers, Robert and Kenneth Stieben; a half-brother, Jamie Stieben; and
 a half-sister, Sandra Stieben Sponsal.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.&nbsp; 

Memorials 
may be given to the Great Bend Public Library, in care of Bryant Funeral
 Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS, 67530.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Terry Stieben, 83, passed away October 16, 2022, at Hays Medical 
Center. He was born April 29, 1939, at Fairbury, Neb., to Walter &amp; 
Elizabeth (Hughes) Stieben. He married Judith Farr September 22, 1962, 
at Great Bend.A longtime Great Bend resident, Terry was a letter carrier for USPS, 
and formerly worked as a printer for the Great Bend Globe newspaper and 
Miller Printers. Terry was a Boys Town graduate and a retired Sergeant 
Major for the United States Army Reserve. He was a passionate KU 
basketball fan.Survivors include, his wife of 60 years, Judith Stieben; a daughter, 
Lorrie D. Campbell and husband Billy of Albuquerque, NM; and a niece, 
Kenda O’Mara of Emporia. He was preceded in death by his parents; two 
brothers, Robert and Kenneth Stieben; a half-brother, Jamie Stieben; and
 a half-sister, Sandra Stieben Sponsal.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.&nbsp; Memorials 
may be given to the Great Bend Public Library, in care of Bryant Funeral
 Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS, 67530.&nbsp;

Terry Stieben

Shakira Eleish Magee, 38, formerly of Salina, having moved to Wichita
 in 2020, passed away September 30, 2022. &nbsp;She was born February 27, 
1984, in Salina to Dwight Shafer and Marie Magee.

She worked as a CNA after earning her Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate.

Everyone who knew and loved Shakira knew all too well how outspoken 
she could be.&nbsp; She was known not to mix words and didn’t sugar coat 
anything.

The three most important things she loved more than anything…were her
 three adorable children; De`Nisha, De`Majz, and De`Zalya.&nbsp; In fact, 
when Shakira was still driving her car, her car tag read, “D.D.D. For Life."

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Arnold Magee Sr, and 
her unborn son, De`Roco Devon Magee, with De’Roco’s middle name coming 
from her beloved first cousin, Paul Devon Johnson of Virginia.

Survivors include her mother, Marie (Magee) Frenzley of Salina, her 
two “Dads”, Calvin Frenzley of Fredericksburg, VI, and Dwight Shafer of 
Tylertown, MS., Shakira’s three magnificent children, De`Nisha, Magee, 
De`Majz Magee, and De`Zalya Magee, all of Salina; her grandmother, 
Louise Magee of Salina; 3 sisters, Shanae Frenzley of Salina, Marissa 
Stewart of Tylertown, MS.,&nbsp; and Pilar Shafer of Tylertown, MS., 2 
brothers; Calvin Frenzley of Salina, and Dwight Charles Henry Shafer of 
Houston, TX., 2 aunts; Sarah Camp of Salina, and Joan Magee of Alabama, 2
 uncles; Arnold Magee Jr. of Illinois, and Louis Magee of Salina, as 
well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, October 22, 
2022, St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church, 215 S. Chicago Avenue, 
Salina.

Memorials may be made out to Shakira’s children in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

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 </figure>Shakira Eleish Magee, 38, formerly of Salina, having moved to Wichita
 in 2020, passed away September 30, 2022. &nbsp;She was born February 27, 
1984, in Salina to Dwight Shafer and Marie Magee.She worked as a CNA after earning her Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate.Everyone who knew and loved Shakira knew all too well how outspoken 
she could be.&nbsp; She was known not to mix words and didn’t sugar coat 
anything.The three most important things she loved more than anything…were her
 three adorable children; De`Nisha, De`Majz, and De`Zalya.&nbsp; In fact, 
when Shakira was still driving her car, her car tag read, “D.D.D. For Life."She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Arnold Magee Sr, and 
her unborn son, De`Roco Devon Magee, with De’Roco’s middle name coming 
from her beloved first cousin, Paul Devon Johnson of Virginia.Survivors include her mother, Marie (Magee) Frenzley of Salina, her 
two “Dads”, Calvin Frenzley of Fredericksburg, VI, and Dwight Shafer of 
Tylertown, MS., Shakira’s three magnificent children, De`Nisha, Magee, 
De`Majz Magee, and De`Zalya Magee, all of Salina; her grandmother, 
Louise Magee of Salina; 3 sisters, Shanae Frenzley of Salina, Marissa 
Stewart of Tylertown, MS.,&nbsp; and Pilar Shafer of Tylertown, MS., 2 
brothers; Calvin Frenzley of Salina, and Dwight Charles Henry Shafer of 
Houston, TX., 2 aunts; Sarah Camp of Salina, and Joan Magee of Alabama, 2
 uncles; Arnold Magee Jr. of Illinois, and Louis Magee of Salina, as 
well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, October 22, 
2022, St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church, 215 S. Chicago Avenue, 
Salina.Memorials may be made out to Shakira’s children in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

Shakira Eleish Magee

Benjamin John Keller,&nbsp;age 36, of&nbsp;Quinter, Kansas,&nbsp;passed away on&nbsp;Sunday, October 16, 2022, in Quinter, Kansas.&nbsp;Ben&nbsp;was born in&nbsp;Quinter&nbsp;on&nbsp;October 4, 1986, to John Kenneth and Cynthia Ann (Burgardt) Keller.

Ben worked for Hi-Plains Cooperative at the grain elevator, along with many other odd jobs. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed camping, watching the Kansas City Chiefs, mechanic work, and was always dirty. He had a big heart, always had someone to hangout with, could find a friend anywhere he went, and loved all of his nieces and nephews. Ben&nbsp;alsoloved his dogs Susie, Chance,&nbsp;and Lucky.

Ben is survived by his parents; brother Josh Keller (Leanna) of WaKeeney, Kansas; and sister Brandi Klein (Matthew) of Quinter;&nbsp;nieces &amp;&nbsp;nephews Abby, Morgan, Mallory, Averi, Gavin, Autumn, and Knox;&nbsp;and&nbsp;many other&nbsp;family and friends. He&nbsp;was preceded in death&nbsp;by both sets of grandparents and his uncle Mick Burgardt.

Funeral service will be held at&nbsp;10:00 AM Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park Kansas with Father James Thomas as celebrant.&nbsp;Burial will follow&nbsp;at&nbsp;Sacred Heart Cemetery.&nbsp;

Visitation will be&nbsp;5:00-7:00 PM Friday, October 21, 2022, at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter. A vigil service will follow at 7:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions&nbsp;are suggested to&nbsp;the Benjamin Keller Memorial Fund.&nbsp;Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home,&nbsp;901 Main St., Quinter, Kansas 67752.

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

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 </figure>Benjamin John Keller,&nbsp;age 36, of&nbsp;Quinter, Kansas,&nbsp;passed away on&nbsp;Sunday, October 16, 2022, in Quinter, Kansas.&nbsp;Ben&nbsp;was born in&nbsp;Quinter&nbsp;on&nbsp;October 4, 1986, to John Kenneth and Cynthia Ann (Burgardt) Keller.Ben worked for Hi-Plains Cooperative at the grain elevator, along with many other odd jobs. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed camping, watching the Kansas City Chiefs, mechanic work, and was always dirty. He had a big heart, always had someone to hangout with, could find a friend anywhere he went, and loved all of his nieces and nephews. Ben&nbsp;alsoloved his dogs Susie, Chance,&nbsp;and Lucky.Ben is survived by his parents; brother Josh Keller (Leanna) of WaKeeney, Kansas; and sister Brandi Klein (Matthew) of Quinter;&nbsp;nieces &amp;&nbsp;nephews Abby, Morgan, Mallory, Averi, Gavin, Autumn, and Knox;&nbsp;and&nbsp;many other&nbsp;family and friends. He&nbsp;was preceded in death&nbsp;by both sets of grandparents and his uncle Mick Burgardt.Funeral service will be held at&nbsp;10:00 AM Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park Kansas with Father James Thomas as celebrant.&nbsp;Burial will follow&nbsp;at&nbsp;Sacred Heart Cemetery.&nbsp;Visitation will be&nbsp;5:00-7:00 PM Friday, October 21, 2022, at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter. A vigil service will follow at 7:00 PM.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions&nbsp;are suggested to&nbsp;the Benjamin Keller Memorial Fund.&nbsp;Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home,&nbsp;901 Main St., Quinter, Kansas 67752.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

Benjamin John Keller

Mark A. Wilson, 54, Hays, died Monday, September 19, 2022, at his home.

He was born October 13, 1967, in Hays, 
the son of Charles B. and Loretta M. (Vratil) Wilson.&nbsp; Mark was a 
graduate of Hays High School in the class of 1986 and faithfully 
attended Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church.&nbsp; In his early years, he 
loved selling the Wichita Eagle newspaper, and through his hard work and
 success was awarded several trips and prizes.&nbsp; He enjoyed helping 
others, especially assisting elderly people with their shopping and 
transportation needs.&nbsp; He loved listening to music, watching Jeopardy, 
and was affectionately known and loved as Uncle Mark.

Survivors include his brothers: Terry 
Wilson and wife Dana of Hot Springs, AK, Galen McLaughlin, Craig 
McLaughlin and wife Chris, and Monte Wilson, all of Hays, and numerous 
nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Randy Wilson and Dennis McLaughlin, and a nephew: Trevor McLaughlin.

A Celebration of Life will be at 10:30 
am on Friday, October 21, 2022, at Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church 
with Pastor Jason Murray officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in Prairie 
Lawn Cemetery, Gorham.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 10:00 am 
until service time at the church.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to Options 
Domestic and Sexual Violence Services.&nbsp; Funeral Services are in the care
 of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, and condolences may be left for 
the family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;</a>

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 </figure>Mark A. Wilson, 54, Hays, died Monday, September 19, 2022, at his home.He was born October 13, 1967, in Hays, 
the son of Charles B. and Loretta M. (Vratil) Wilson.&nbsp; Mark was a 
graduate of Hays High School in the class of 1986 and faithfully 
attended Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church.&nbsp; In his early years, he 
loved selling the Wichita Eagle newspaper, and through his hard work and
 success was awarded several trips and prizes.&nbsp; He enjoyed helping 
others, especially assisting elderly people with their shopping and 
transportation needs.&nbsp; He loved listening to music, watching Jeopardy, 
and was affectionately known and loved as Uncle Mark.Survivors include his brothers: Terry 
Wilson and wife Dana of Hot Springs, AK, Galen McLaughlin, Craig 
McLaughlin and wife Chris, and Monte Wilson, all of Hays, and numerous 
nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Randy Wilson and Dennis McLaughlin, and a nephew: Trevor McLaughlin.A Celebration of Life will be at 10:30 
am on Friday, October 21, 2022, at Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church 
with Pastor Jason Murray officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in Prairie 
Lawn Cemetery, Gorham.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 10:00 am 
until service time at the church.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Options 
Domestic and Sexual Violence Services.&nbsp; Funeral Services are in the care
 of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, and condolences may be left for 
the family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;</a>

Mark A. Wilson

Larry Lee “Hooly” Weinman was born on February 11, 1951, to Willard 
and Esther (Miller) Weinman in Smith Center, Kansas. Larry passed away 
unexpectedly on October 15, 2022, in Newton, Kansas, at the age of 71.

Larry was baptized in 1951 and then confirmed in 1965 at Emmanuel 
Lutheran Church in Stuttgart, Kansas. Larry attended the Stuttgart grade
 school and graduated from Phillipsburg High school.&nbsp;

Larry was united in marriage to Carol Daley of Agra on May 31, 1974. At the time of Carol’s death they spent 47 years together.&nbsp;

Larry worked as a parts manager/mechanic at Leonard Ford motor 
Company in Phillipsburg for 30+ years. He then went to work at 
Orscheln‘s, Ace Hardware, Brooke then Ron’s Restoration till his health 
prevented him from working any longer.&nbsp;

Larry enjoyed fishing. He also loved people and always wanted to be 
going somewhere like his mother, he also liked participating and 
attending Senior Life Solutions at the Phillips County Hospital.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Larry is survived by his sister Janice Giedd of the Phillipsburg, 
many cousins, two nieces and a nephew. He is preceded in death by his 
parents Willard and Esther, sister Sharon Kaye, brother-in-law James 
Giedd and wife Carol. Larry will be sadly missed by his family and 
friends.&nbsp;

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 20, at 2:00 p.m. in the 
Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stuttgart, with Pastor Lee 
Bennight officiating.&nbsp; The service will be streamed live on the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the 
Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Tuesday and 9:00 to 9:00 Wednesday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Assoc. or the church.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666037799606.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Larry Lee “Hooly” Weinman was born on February 11, 1951, to Willard 
and Esther (Miller) Weinman in Smith Center, Kansas. Larry passed away 
unexpectedly on October 15, 2022, in Newton, Kansas, at the age of 71.Larry was baptized in 1951 and then confirmed in 1965 at Emmanuel 
Lutheran Church in Stuttgart, Kansas. Larry attended the Stuttgart grade
 school and graduated from Phillipsburg High school.&nbsp;Larry was united in marriage to Carol Daley of Agra on May 31, 1974. At the time of Carol’s death they spent 47 years together.&nbsp;Larry worked as a parts manager/mechanic at Leonard Ford motor 
Company in Phillipsburg for 30+ years. He then went to work at 
Orscheln‘s, Ace Hardware, Brooke then Ron’s Restoration till his health 
prevented him from working any longer.&nbsp;Larry enjoyed fishing. He also loved people and always wanted to be 
going somewhere like his mother, he also liked participating and 
attending Senior Life Solutions at the Phillips County Hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;Larry is survived by his sister Janice Giedd of the Phillipsburg, 
many cousins, two nieces and a nephew. He is preceded in death by his 
parents Willard and Esther, sister Sharon Kaye, brother-in-law James 
Giedd and wife Carol. Larry will be sadly missed by his family and 
friends.&nbsp;Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 20, at 2:00 p.m. in the 
Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stuttgart, with Pastor Lee 
Bennight officiating.&nbsp; The service will be streamed live on the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the 
Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Tuesday and 9:00 to 9:00 Wednesday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Assoc. or the church.

Larry 'Hooly' Weinman

Robert Eugene Groff, 65, died October 15, 2022, at Russell Regional 
Hospital, Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born November 9, 1956, in Hays, 
Kansas, the son of Albert and Dolores (Dawson) Groff.&nbsp;

Robert grew up in Hays, Kansas, and worked for his father hauling 
trash and then later for Ideal Refuge with Hammie and Billy Rupp.&nbsp; He 
often remarked on how he loved his trash truck days and was proud of the
 work he did. He later worked as a pumper for his father-in-law, Gerald 
Michaelis Oil.

He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church of Russell. Robert was an
 avid train enthusiast, traveling to different locations to watch the 
trains, and was a member of the Golden Belt Model Railroad Association.

He is survived by his spouse of twenty years, Tonya Michaelis of the 
home; sons, Alan Groff of Wichita, and Daniel (Kiley) Groff of Vici, 
Oklahoma; brothers, Jamie (Linda) Groff of Stockton, Gary Groff of Hays,
 and Ronnie (Danielle) Groff of La Crosse; sisters, Alberta (Clair) 
Rogers of Liebenthal, Regina (Donald) Fahl of Portland, Oregon, and 
Becky Gerhardt of Hays; five grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Groff, mother, Dolores
 Wood, brother, Vic Groff, sister, Cathy Gilbert, and mother-in-law, 
Elizabeth Michaelis.

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

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with John Dumler, PMA presiding.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in Michaelis Cemetery, rural Galatia, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to the Robert Groff Memorial Fund, in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666029735996.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Robert Eugene Groff, 65, died October 15, 2022, at Russell Regional 
Hospital, Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born November 9, 1956, in Hays, 
Kansas, the son of Albert and Dolores (Dawson) Groff.&nbsp;Robert grew up in Hays, Kansas, and worked for his father hauling 
trash and then later for Ideal Refuge with Hammie and Billy Rupp.&nbsp; He 
often remarked on how he loved his trash truck days and was proud of the
 work he did. He later worked as a pumper for his father-in-law, Gerald 
Michaelis Oil.He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church of Russell. Robert was an
 avid train enthusiast, traveling to different locations to watch the 
trains, and was a member of the Golden Belt Model Railroad Association.He is survived by his spouse of twenty years, Tonya Michaelis of the 
home; sons, Alan Groff of Wichita, and Daniel (Kiley) Groff of Vici, 
Oklahoma; brothers, Jamie (Linda) Groff of Stockton, Gary Groff of Hays,
 and Ronnie (Danielle) Groff of La Crosse; sisters, Alberta (Clair) 
Rogers of Liebenthal, Regina (Donald) Fahl of Portland, Oregon, and 
Becky Gerhardt of Hays; five grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Groff, mother, Dolores
 Wood, brother, Vic Groff, sister, Cathy Gilbert, and mother-in-law, 
Elizabeth Michaelis.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with John Dumler, PMA presiding.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in Michaelis Cemetery, rural Galatia, Kansas.Memorials may be made to the Robert Groff Memorial Fund, in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Robert Eugene Groff

Phyllis Marie Deckert, 101, Manhattan, Kansas, died October 15, 2022,&nbsp; at Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community. She was born March 7, 1921, 
the second of four daughters to Lucius Higley and Dorothy Campbell at 
Chase, Kansas. Her parents, her husband Leslie, sisters Pauline, 
Rosalie, and Dory, granddaughter Rebecca, daughter-in-law Nancy preceded
 her in death. She was baptized a Presbyterian in Chase, Kansas. After 
the family’s move to a farm north of Pawnee Rock, she and her sisters 
cleaned the Bergthal Mennonite Church and played hide and seek among the
 monuments of the cemetery. She was a quiet Christian who helped with 
church dinners and attended women’s church activities.

Phyllis married Leslie R. Deckert on August 12, 1941, and they 
began life together on a small farm west of Pawnee Rock in Pawnee 
County. After forty years on the farm, they retired to Larned, Kansas, 
where Leslie passed away in 2004. Phyllis began residency in Manhattan 
in December 2017. Daughter Cora Colleen Smith and husband Larry of 
Wichita and son Andrew and wife Linda of Manhattan in addition to four 
grandchildren (Alysun and husband Mike of Seattle; Ryun and wife Angie 
of Kirkwood, Missouri; Scott and wife Emily of Lenexa, Kansas; and Matt 
and Jodie of Owatonna, Minnesota) and six grandchildren (Toby and Evie 
of Kirkwood, Charlotte and Clara of Lenexa, Jaycie and Tyler of 
Owattonna) survive Phyllis.

Phyllis’ high school graduation portrait showed a young woman 
unafraid of venturing into a rapidly changing world. Her pony rides to 
visit neighbors as a young girl were replaced by airplane travel to her 
granddaughter’s wedding in Seattle; crank telephones and party lines 
became cell phones; information transmitted by telegram, telephone, and 
the radio yielded to the TV and her computer; and living with the theory
 that kerosene was a cure- all gave way to penicillin, vaccines and 
joint replacements. With a shy smile, she stood at attention when 
airport security cautiously circled her with a wand because her knee 
replacements set off the alarms. With a twinkle in her eye of a 
ninety-year-old, she confessed she had traveled 90 mph in her bright 
candy-apple red VW Beetle to visit her daughter in Wichita.

Phyllis was a woman of many talents. She was known for her 
singing voice at the Pawnee Rock Methodist Church and Easter Messiah 
presentations in Larned. Many parents were the recipients of hand knit 
sweaters and booties for their newborns. She exhibited knitting and 
wheat weaving projects, cakes, china painting, and cookie jars at the 
Pawnee County Fair and Kansas State Fair where she received over 100 
colorful ribbons. A disqualification occurred when the judge discovered 
she had decorated an empty cake pan turned upside down. A child of the 
Great Depression, Phyllis Deckert’s scheme of things did not include 
wasting a good cake.

Graveside services in the Pawnee Rock cemetery will be held at 
3:00 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2022, with Larry Fry presiding. Visitation
 will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Beckwith 
Mortuary, Larned, Kansas.

Memorial may be given to the United Methodist Church, in care of
 Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal 
condolences may be left at www.beckwithmotuary.com.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666027103376.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Phyllis Marie Deckert, 101, Manhattan, Kansas, died October 15, 2022,&nbsp; at Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community. She was born March 7, 1921, 
the second of four daughters to Lucius Higley and Dorothy Campbell at 
Chase, Kansas. Her parents, her husband Leslie, sisters Pauline, 
Rosalie, and Dory, granddaughter Rebecca, daughter-in-law Nancy preceded
 her in death. She was baptized a Presbyterian in Chase, Kansas. After 
the family’s move to a farm north of Pawnee Rock, she and her sisters 
cleaned the Bergthal Mennonite Church and played hide and seek among the
 monuments of the cemetery. She was a quiet Christian who helped with 
church dinners and attended women’s church activities.Phyllis married Leslie R. Deckert on August 12, 1941, and they 
began life together on a small farm west of Pawnee Rock in Pawnee 
County. After forty years on the farm, they retired to Larned, Kansas, 
where Leslie passed away in 2004. Phyllis began residency in Manhattan 
in December 2017. Daughter Cora Colleen Smith and husband Larry of 
Wichita and son Andrew and wife Linda of Manhattan in addition to four 
grandchildren (Alysun and husband Mike of Seattle; Ryun and wife Angie 
of Kirkwood, Missouri; Scott and wife Emily of Lenexa, Kansas; and Matt 
and Jodie of Owatonna, Minnesota) and six grandchildren (Toby and Evie 
of Kirkwood, Charlotte and Clara of Lenexa, Jaycie and Tyler of 
Owattonna) survive Phyllis.Phyllis’ high school graduation portrait showed a young woman 
unafraid of venturing into a rapidly changing world. Her pony rides to 
visit neighbors as a young girl were replaced by airplane travel to her 
granddaughter’s wedding in Seattle; crank telephones and party lines 
became cell phones; information transmitted by telegram, telephone, and 
the radio yielded to the TV and her computer; and living with the theory
 that kerosene was a cure- all gave way to penicillin, vaccines and 
joint replacements. With a shy smile, she stood at attention when 
airport security cautiously circled her with a wand because her knee 
replacements set off the alarms. With a twinkle in her eye of a 
ninety-year-old, she confessed she had traveled 90 mph in her bright 
candy-apple red VW Beetle to visit her daughter in Wichita.Phyllis was a woman of many talents. She was known for her 
singing voice at the Pawnee Rock Methodist Church and Easter Messiah 
presentations in Larned. Many parents were the recipients of hand knit 
sweaters and booties for their newborns. She exhibited knitting and 
wheat weaving projects, cakes, china painting, and cookie jars at the 
Pawnee County Fair and Kansas State Fair where she received over 100 
colorful ribbons. A disqualification occurred when the judge discovered 
she had decorated an empty cake pan turned upside down. A child of the 
Great Depression, Phyllis Deckert’s scheme of things did not include 
wasting a good cake.Graveside services in the Pawnee Rock cemetery will be held at 
3:00 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2022, with Larry Fry presiding. Visitation
 will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Beckwith 
Mortuary, Larned, Kansas.Memorial may be given to the United Methodist Church, in care of
 Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal 
condolences may be left at www.beckwithmotuary.com.

Phyllis Marie Deckert

William E. “Billy” Elam, 46, died Monday October 10, 2022, at his home in
 Dighton. He was born on March 26, 1976, in Lamar, Colorado, to Edward 
William Elam and Sharon Barton. 
Billy’s family moved around some in his childhood before settling in 
Dodge City. Billy was a plumber and painter by trade, really he was 
gifted in all areas of home construction. He loved to fish especially 
with members of his family. Billy moved to Dighton, Kansas, to be closer 
to a brother and was currently working for a local farmer. 
He is survived by his Father- Edward William (Charlene) Elam of Dodge 
City, Kansas, Siblings- William Chad (Barb) Elam of Reno, Nevada, 
Preston Duane Elam of Iowa, Scott Mills, Ness City, and Keena, Sons- 
Colby Elam and William Elam, Granddaughter- Peyton Elam. 
He is preceded in death by his Mother- Sharon Barton, Grandparents- Martha Elam, Earl Barton, and Lily Faye Martinez. 
Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 pm Friday October, 21, 2022, at 
the Dighton Memorial Cemetery in Dighton, Kansas with Pastor Ken Bowden 
officiating.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to the Billy Elam 
Memorial Fund in care of Boomhower Funeral Home.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>William E. “Billy” Elam, 46, died Monday October 10, 2022, at his home in
 Dighton. He was born on March 26, 1976, in Lamar, Colorado, to Edward 
William Elam and Sharon Barton. 
Billy’s family moved around some in his childhood before settling in 
Dodge City. Billy was a plumber and painter by trade, really he was 
gifted in all areas of home construction. He loved to fish especially 
with members of his family. Billy moved to Dighton, Kansas, to be closer 
to a brother and was currently working for a local farmer. 
He is survived by his Father- Edward William (Charlene) Elam of Dodge 
City, Kansas, Siblings- William Chad (Barb) Elam of Reno, Nevada, 
Preston Duane Elam of Iowa, Scott Mills, Ness City, and Keena, Sons- 
Colby Elam and William Elam, Granddaughter- Peyton Elam. 
He is preceded in death by his Mother- Sharon Barton, Grandparents- Martha Elam, Earl Barton, and Lily Faye Martinez. 
Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 pm Friday October, 21, 2022, at 
the Dighton Memorial Cemetery in Dighton, Kansas with Pastor Ken Bowden 
officiating. Memorial Contributions are suggested to the Billy Elam 
Memorial Fund in care of Boomhower Funeral Home.

William E. 'Billy' Elam

Kenneth R. Pyke, 93, of Abilene passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Abilene. He was born September 11, 1929, in Abilene, Kansas, the son of Roy W. and Ruth K. (Gish) Pyke. Kenny grew up in Abilene, attended the Abilene school districts and graduated from Abilene High School. 

On October 28, 1951, he was united in marriage to Carole L. Allison in Wichita, Kansas. 

He enlisted in the United States Army in 1951, serving two years in the 11th Airborne stationed in Ft. Campbell. He was the manager at A&amp;P Grocery and later worked as an assistant team leader at Duckwalls. 

He was a member of the Abilene First Christian Church in Abilene, and was a member of the Eisenhower Foundation and the Dickinson County Historical Society. 

Kenny is survived by two daughters-in-law: Dianne (Wood) Pyke of Springfield, Missouri and Kathleen (Newlin) Pyke of Hays, Kansas. Grandchildren: Amanda (Pyke) Brantley (Stuart); Christopher Pyke; and Scott Pyke. Great-Grandchildren: Cobie, Coltin, and Ryker Pyke. One sister-in-law, Barbara Pyke and numerous nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife Carole, two sons, Thomas Pyke and Dale Pyke and a brother, Ralph Pyke. 

Funeral services for Kenny will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at the Abilene First Christian Church with Pastor Jason Kohler officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery, rural Abilene. Family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5-7PM at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home of Abilene. 

The family suggests memorials be given to the Abilene First Christian Church or to the Eisenhower Foundation. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, KS 67410. Online condolences may be sent to www.martinbeckercarlson.com&nbsp;

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 </figure>Kenneth R. Pyke, 93, of Abilene passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Abilene. He was born September 11, 1929, in Abilene, Kansas, the son of Roy W. and Ruth K. (Gish) Pyke. Kenny grew up in Abilene, attended the Abilene school districts and graduated from Abilene High School. On October 28, 1951, he was united in marriage to Carole L. Allison in Wichita, Kansas. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1951, serving two years in the 11th Airborne stationed in Ft. Campbell. He was the manager at A&amp;P Grocery and later worked as an assistant team leader at Duckwalls. He was a member of the Abilene First Christian Church in Abilene, and was a member of the Eisenhower Foundation and the Dickinson County Historical Society. Kenny is survived by two daughters-in-law: Dianne (Wood) Pyke of Springfield, Missouri and Kathleen (Newlin) Pyke of Hays, Kansas. Grandchildren: Amanda (Pyke) Brantley (Stuart); Christopher Pyke; and Scott Pyke. Great-Grandchildren: Cobie, Coltin, and Ryker Pyke. One sister-in-law, Barbara Pyke and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife Carole, two sons, Thomas Pyke and Dale Pyke and a brother, Ralph Pyke. Funeral services for Kenny will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at the Abilene First Christian Church with Pastor Jason Kohler officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery, rural Abilene. Family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5-7PM at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home of Abilene. The family suggests memorials be given to the Abilene First Christian Church or to the Eisenhower Foundation. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, KS 67410. Online condolences may be sent to www.martinbeckercarlson.com&nbsp;

Kenneth R. Pyke

Monday, July 12th, 1926-Saturday, October 15th, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Monday, July 12th, 1926-Saturday, October 15th, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

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