Phillipsburg resident Eleanor “Lorrie” Simmons passed away Nov. 22,
 2022, at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the 
age of 86. She was born Nov. 16, 1936 in Lenora, KS.

Survivors include her brothers, Raymond of Great Bend and Bob of Goodland and several nieces &amp; nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, at 10:00 a.m. in the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with Pastor Becky Saddler officiating.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in the Marvin Cemetery, Glade.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Thursday &amp; 9:00 to 9:00 Friday at the Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips County Retirement Center.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Eleanor “Lorrie” Simmons passed away Nov. 22,
 2022, at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the 
age of 86. She was born Nov. 16, 1936 in Lenora, KS.Survivors include her brothers, Raymond of Great Bend and Bob of Goodland and several nieces &amp; nephews.Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, at 10:00 a.m. in the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with Pastor Becky Saddler officiating.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in the Marvin Cemetery, Glade.Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Thursday &amp; 9:00 to 9:00 Friday at the Funeral Home.Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips County Retirement Center.

Eleanor 'Lorrie' Simmons

Edna Mae (Fry) Stithem, of Stockton, KS, passed away on November 24, 
2022, in her hometown at the age of 85. She was born on February 13, 
1937, to Ernest and Famy Elizabeth (Butler) Fry in Stockton. She married
 Dale Bretton in Glade, KS and they were blessed with four daughters: 
Doris, Darlene, Dorothy and Dixie. They later divorced and on June 7, 
1970, she married Jerry Stithem in Plainville, KS.

The 
family then grew by three with Mike, Shelly, and Missy.  Edna Mae grew 
up in Woodston and graduated from Woodston High School in 1955. She 
always kept busy with various jobs throughout her life along with 
raising her kids. She was a bartender at Bob's Place/Red Kitten, the 
Country Club, and the VFW which she later became the manager.  She 
worked at the Stockton schools, mowed lawns, and cleaned houses.  She 
worked security at the open class building at the Rooks County Free 
Fair.

She was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary 
and a member of the Red Hat Society. Edna Mae loved her family - 
especially Christmas time with her family, and decorating for all the 
holidays. Edna Mae's house was always a favorite for kids to trick or 
treat at. She loved spending time with her friends, pranking them and 
having a good time. She was the life of the party but also a grandmother
 to many. Edna Mae was an avid bowler winning many trophies. She enjoyed
 her indoor pet pig named Rick, her chickens, geese, peacocks and 
guineas. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great 
grandchildren and was lovingly referred to as "Grouchy Grandma."&nbsp; She 
loved to bake, especially cakes for birthdays, graduations, baby 
showers, or any other occasion you could think of.

Edna
 Mae is survived by her daughters: Doris Willey of Park City, KS, 
Darlene (John) Walker of Stockton, Dorothy Bretton of Stockton, and 
Dixie (Bill) Dibble of Woodston, KS; Mike (Connie) Stithem of Stockton, 
Shelly (Dale) Wilkerson of Zurich, KS, and Missy (John) Patocka of 
Kansas City, MO; a sister, Ernestine (Jim) Kee of Stockton; 14 
grandchildren: Dale Willey, Dawnite (Tim) Colburn, Dusty (Wendy) Walker,
 Damian (Misty) Dibble, Derry (Erin) Dibble, Dylan (Kalie) Dibble, Darla
 (Bryan) Plante, Jesse (Michelle) Stithem, Julie (Nathan) Glendening, 
Jordan (Megan) Stithem, Travis (Ciara) Double, Trenton Double, Amber 
(Patrick) DeBey, and Adryan DeBey; and 31 great-grandchildren.

She
 is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Famy Fry; husband, 
Jerry Stithem; brother, Harvey Fry; and grandson, Devin DeBey; 
son-in-law, Bart Willey; brother-in-law Delbert Swaney and sister-in-law
 Linda Fry.

Edna Mae will be greatly missed by all who 
knew her, but the celebration of her life and memories will never be 
forgotten.  For to each one of us who had the privilege of knowing and 
loving her, she leaves a legacy of true kindness, deep caring, and 
devoted love.

A Celebration of Life Reception will be 
held at the VFW in Stockton, 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM (come-and-go) on 
Saturday, December 17, 2022. 

 Memorials are suggested to the VFW 
auxiliary and may be sent to 723 N 1st, Stockton, KS 67669. Online 
condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com.

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 </figure>Edna Mae (Fry) Stithem, of Stockton, KS, passed away on November 24, 
2022, in her hometown at the age of 85. She was born on February 13, 
1937, to Ernest and Famy Elizabeth (Butler) Fry in Stockton. She married
 Dale Bretton in Glade, KS and they were blessed with four daughters: 
Doris, Darlene, Dorothy and Dixie. They later divorced and on June 7, 
1970, she married Jerry Stithem in Plainville, KS.The 
family then grew by three with Mike, Shelly, and Missy. Edna Mae grew 
up in Woodston and graduated from Woodston High School in 1955. She 
always kept busy with various jobs throughout her life along with 
raising her kids. She was a bartender at Bob's Place/Red Kitten, the 
Country Club, and the VFW which she later became the manager. She 
worked at the Stockton schools, mowed lawns, and cleaned houses. She 
worked security at the open class building at the Rooks County Free 
Fair.She was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary 
and a member of the Red Hat Society. Edna Mae loved her family - 
especially Christmas time with her family, and decorating for all the 
holidays. Edna Mae's house was always a favorite for kids to trick or 
treat at. She loved spending time with her friends, pranking them and 
having a good time. She was the life of the party but also a grandmother
 to many. Edna Mae was an avid bowler winning many trophies. She enjoyed
 her indoor pet pig named Rick, her chickens, geese, peacocks and 
guineas. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great 
grandchildren and was lovingly referred to as "Grouchy Grandma."&nbsp; She 
loved to bake, especially cakes for birthdays, graduations, baby 
showers, or any other occasion you could think of.Edna
 Mae is survived by her daughters: Doris Willey of Park City, KS, 
Darlene (John) Walker of Stockton, Dorothy Bretton of Stockton, and 
Dixie (Bill) Dibble of Woodston, KS; Mike (Connie) Stithem of Stockton, 
Shelly (Dale) Wilkerson of Zurich, KS, and Missy (John) Patocka of 
Kansas City, MO; a sister, Ernestine (Jim) Kee of Stockton; 14 
grandchildren: Dale Willey, Dawnite (Tim) Colburn, Dusty (Wendy) Walker,
 Damian (Misty) Dibble, Derry (Erin) Dibble, Dylan (Kalie) Dibble, Darla
 (Bryan) Plante, Jesse (Michelle) Stithem, Julie (Nathan) Glendening, 
Jordan (Megan) Stithem, Travis (Ciara) Double, Trenton Double, Amber 
(Patrick) DeBey, and Adryan DeBey; and 31 great-grandchildren.She
 is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Famy Fry; husband, 
Jerry Stithem; brother, Harvey Fry; and grandson, Devin DeBey; 
son-in-law, Bart Willey; brother-in-law Delbert Swaney and sister-in-law
 Linda Fry.Edna Mae will be greatly missed by all who 
knew her, but the celebration of her life and memories will never be 
forgotten. For to each one of us who had the privilege of knowing and 
loving her, she leaves a legacy of true kindness, deep caring, and 
devoted love.A Celebration of Life Reception will be 
held at the VFW in Stockton, 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM (come-and-go) on 
Saturday, December 17, 2022. Memorials are suggested to the VFW 
auxiliary and may be sent to 723 N 1st, Stockton, KS 67669. Online 
condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com.

Edna Mae (Fry) Stithem

Derek Brent Sheffer, age 71, of McCook, NE, formerly of Hutchinson, 
KS, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the Community Hospital 
in McCook.

Derek was born on June 21, 1951, in Phillipsburg, KS to Winton Lott 
and Peggy Jeanne (Stice) Sheffer. He received his education in Stockton,
 Kansas where he graduated from high school.

Derek was united in marriage to Paula Suzanne Schmidt on September 1, 1984, in Enid, OK.

Derek worked for AutoZone for many years in Hutchinson, KS until his retirement in 2016.

Derek received his pilot’s license and loved to fly. He especially 
enjoyed flying a Cessna 172. Derek loved to cook, put puzzles together, 
but his greatest joy was his grandchildren. He was a member of the 
McCook Christian Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Cella Gregg; 
brother-in-law, Homer Schoeller; and parents-in-law, Jakie and Beverly 
Schmidt.

Those left to celebrate his memory are his wife, Paula Sheffer of 
McCook; children, Darin Sheffer of Ellsworth, KS, Joey Ciarla of Fort 
Collins, CO, Patty (Jeff) Tidyman of McCook, NE, Janae (Ryan) Gorman of 
Edmond, OK; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Karla 
Schoeller of Halstead, KS; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Celebration of Life will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at 
Elliott Mortuary with Pastor David Stevens officiating.&nbsp; The family will
 greet beforehand from 1-2 p.m.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at Fairlawn 
Cemetery in Hutchinson, KS

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In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Sheffer Family Fund, 
in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 
67501.

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 </figure>Derek Brent Sheffer, age 71, of McCook, NE, formerly of Hutchinson, 
KS, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the Community Hospital 
in McCook.Derek was born on June 21, 1951, in Phillipsburg, KS to Winton Lott 
and Peggy Jeanne (Stice) Sheffer. He received his education in Stockton,
 Kansas where he graduated from high school.Derek was united in marriage to Paula Suzanne Schmidt on September 1, 1984, in Enid, OK.Derek worked for AutoZone for many years in Hutchinson, KS until his retirement in 2016.Derek received his pilot’s license and loved to fly. He especially 
enjoyed flying a Cessna 172. Derek loved to cook, put puzzles together, 
but his greatest joy was his grandchildren. He was a member of the 
McCook Christian Church.He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Cella Gregg; 
brother-in-law, Homer Schoeller; and parents-in-law, Jakie and Beverly 
Schmidt.Those left to celebrate his memory are his wife, Paula Sheffer of 
McCook; children, Darin Sheffer of Ellsworth, KS, Joey Ciarla of Fort 
Collins, CO, Patty (Jeff) Tidyman of McCook, NE, Janae (Ryan) Gorman of 
Edmond, OK; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Karla 
Schoeller of Halstead, KS; and a host of other relatives and friends.Celebration of Life will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at 
Elliott Mortuary with Pastor David Stevens officiating.&nbsp; The family will
 greet beforehand from 1-2 p.m.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at Fairlawn 
Cemetery in Hutchinson, KS<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTY2OTY2OTI0MjIyMTUxNCZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==">Click here to view the service</a>In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Sheffer Family Fund, 
in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 
67501.

Derek Brent Sheffer

Harold Franklin “Bud” Beck Jr., 74, of Russell, Kansas, passed away 
Friday, November 25, 2022 at the Lawrence Medical Health Center in 
Lawrence, Kansas.

Bud was born August 14, 1948, in Plainville, Kansas.&nbsp; He was the son 
of Harold F. Sr., and Reva (Rigby) Beck.&nbsp; He grew up in Natoma, Kansas,&nbsp; and graduated from Natoma High School in the Class of 67.

Bud served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.&nbsp;

Bud was united in marriage to Peggy Ann Quinley on July 25, 1975, in 
Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three sons, Nicholas, 
Christopher and Philip.&nbsp; They made their home in Great Bend until 1992 
when they moved to Russell.&nbsp; Peggy preceded him in death on April 20, 
2012.

Bud was a Serviceman for the Kansas Gas Service for many years.&nbsp; 
Earlier in life he was a plumber with Pease Plumbing.&nbsp; He was a member 
of St. John Lutheran Church, Russell American Legion Post #99 and the 
Russell Elk’s Lodge.&nbsp; Sports was a big part of Bud’s life. &nbsp;When his 
kids were younger he would umpire baseball and softball games.&nbsp; He 
enjoyed watching sports especially Kansas State University, Kansas City 
Royals and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Bud’s surviving family include two sons, Nicholas Beck (Tracey) of 
Lawrence, Kansas and Philip Beck of Lawrence, Kansas; sisters, Beverly 
Hachmeister of Natoma, Kansas and Anita Griffin (Gail) of Alton, Kansas;
 four grandchildren, Sullivan Beck, Quyton Younker, Jessica Beck and 
Emilie Crawford; brother-in-law, Lawrence Becker of Plainville, Kansas.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Peggy; son, Christopher Beck; and sister, Deanna Becker.

Celebration of Bud’s Life will be held at 11:30 AM, Wednesday, 
November 30, 2022, at the St. John Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow 
at the Russell City Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 
8:00 PM, Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, 
with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the 
mortuary.&nbsp; 

A Memorial has been established with the Russell Recreation 
Center.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Harold Franklin “Bud” Beck Jr., 74, of Russell, Kansas, passed away 
Friday, November 25, 2022 at the Lawrence Medical Health Center in 
Lawrence, Kansas.Bud was born August 14, 1948, in Plainville, Kansas.&nbsp; He was the son 
of Harold F. Sr., and Reva (Rigby) Beck.&nbsp; He grew up in Natoma, Kansas,&nbsp; and graduated from Natoma High School in the Class of 67.Bud served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.&nbsp;Bud was united in marriage to Peggy Ann Quinley on July 25, 1975, in 
Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three sons, Nicholas, 
Christopher and Philip.&nbsp; They made their home in Great Bend until 1992 
when they moved to Russell.&nbsp; Peggy preceded him in death on April 20, 
2012.Bud was a Serviceman for the Kansas Gas Service for many years.&nbsp; 
Earlier in life he was a plumber with Pease Plumbing.&nbsp; He was a member 
of St. John Lutheran Church, Russell American Legion Post #99 and the 
Russell Elk’s Lodge.&nbsp; Sports was a big part of Bud’s life. &nbsp;When his 
kids were younger he would umpire baseball and softball games.&nbsp; He 
enjoyed watching sports especially Kansas State University, Kansas City 
Royals and the Kansas City Chiefs.Bud’s surviving family include two sons, Nicholas Beck (Tracey) of 
Lawrence, Kansas and Philip Beck of Lawrence, Kansas; sisters, Beverly 
Hachmeister of Natoma, Kansas and Anita Griffin (Gail) of Alton, Kansas;
 four grandchildren, Sullivan Beck, Quyton Younker, Jessica Beck and 
Emilie Crawford; brother-in-law, Lawrence Becker of Plainville, Kansas.Bud was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Peggy; son, Christopher Beck; and sister, Deanna Becker.Celebration of Bud’s Life will be held at 11:30 AM, Wednesday, 
November 30, 2022, at the St. John Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow 
at the Russell City Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 
8:00 PM, Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, 
with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the 
mortuary.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with the Russell Recreation 
Center.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Harold Franklin 'Bud' Beck Jr.

Luceda Ann “Lucy” Hager, 84, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away November 23, 2022, at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. She was born September 23, 1938, on the family farm in Rush County, Kansas, the daughter of Wendelin and Rose Mary Leiker Urban. Lucy has resided in Lyons for the past eleven years, formerly of Geneseo, Kansas. She was a homemaker. 

Lucy was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons, and the St. Paul Altar Society. She enjoyed gardening, was an excellent cook and baker, and most of all loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. 

On November 12, 1957, Lucy was united in marriage with John A. Hager in LaCrosse, Kansas. He preceded her in death on September 30, 2009. 

She is also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Norbert Urban and Justin Urban; two sisters, Bernita Clair and Alice Heeps; six brothers-in-law, Jack Clair, Leo Heeps, Ken Geibler, Millard Schloemer, Loren Frank, and Jim Flashon; and three sisters-in-law, Wilma Frank, Betty Lou Young, and Gloria Hager. 

Lucy is survived by her three children, Randy Hager of Geneseo, KS, Rick Hager and wife Jo Ann of Lyons, KS, and Rhonda Hunt and husband Brad of Lyons, KS; three sisters, Edna Geibler of Hays, KS, Charlene Kreutzer and husband Bob of Stafford, KS, and Doris Armstrong of Springfield, MO; four sisters-in-law, Mary Urban of LaCrosse, KS, Elsie Urban of LaCrosse, KS, JoAnn Hager of Salina, KS, and Marlene Flashon of Moundridge, KS; two grandchildren, Tara Reyes of Hutchinson, KS, and Taylor Lowe and husband Scott of New Bern, NC; two great-grandchildren, Jameson Reyes and Carver Lowe; and numerous niece and nephews. 

Funeral mass will be at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons, with Father Michael Brungardt officiating. Burial will follow at the Lyons Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M., Monday, November 28, 2022, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons, with family present. A Parish Rosary will be said at 7:00 P.M. 

Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Luceda Ann “Lucy” Hager, 84, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away November 23, 2022, at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. She was born September 23, 1938, on the family farm in Rush County, Kansas, the daughter of Wendelin and Rose Mary Leiker Urban. Lucy has resided in Lyons for the past eleven years, formerly of Geneseo, Kansas. She was a homemaker. Lucy was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons, and the St. Paul Altar Society. She enjoyed gardening, was an excellent cook and baker, and most of all loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. On November 12, 1957, Lucy was united in marriage with John A. Hager in LaCrosse, Kansas. He preceded her in death on September 30, 2009. She is also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Norbert Urban and Justin Urban; two sisters, Bernita Clair and Alice Heeps; six brothers-in-law, Jack Clair, Leo Heeps, Ken Geibler, Millard Schloemer, Loren Frank, and Jim Flashon; and three sisters-in-law, Wilma Frank, Betty Lou Young, and Gloria Hager. Lucy is survived by her three children, Randy Hager of Geneseo, KS, Rick Hager and wife Jo Ann of Lyons, KS, and Rhonda Hunt and husband Brad of Lyons, KS; three sisters, Edna Geibler of Hays, KS, Charlene Kreutzer and husband Bob of Stafford, KS, and Doris Armstrong of Springfield, MO; four sisters-in-law, Mary Urban of LaCrosse, KS, Elsie Urban of LaCrosse, KS, JoAnn Hager of Salina, KS, and Marlene Flashon of Moundridge, KS; two grandchildren, Tara Reyes of Hutchinson, KS, and Taylor Lowe and husband Scott of New Bern, NC; two great-grandchildren, Jameson Reyes and Carver Lowe; and numerous niece and nephews. Funeral mass will be at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons, with Father Michael Brungardt officiating. Burial will follow at the Lyons Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M., Monday, November 28, 2022, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons, with family present. A Parish Rosary will be said at 7:00 P.M. Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.&nbsp;

Luceda Ann 'Lucy' Hager

Troy&nbsp;Joseph&nbsp;Dreiling,&nbsp;age&nbsp;55 of Victoria, Kansas, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

He was born on&nbsp;July 6, 1967, at&nbsp;Hays, Kansas, to Julius J. and Darlene Marie (Brungardt) Dreiling.

Troy was a paint and body technician working at Lewis Paint and Collision and before that he worked at Paul McDonald Chevrolet. &nbsp;He grew up in Victoria and was a 1986 graduate of Victoria High School. &nbsp;During high school he worked at the Victoria Coke Plant. &nbsp;He was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis.

Survivors include his children, Chris Dreiling and wife, Katie, Victoria, KS; Tyler Dreiling, Victoria, KS; his granddaughter, Hollie Dreiling; his parents, Julius J. and Darlene Dreiling, Victoria, KS; his brother, Terence Dreiling, Hays, KS; his sisters, Debi Cline and husband, Kirk “Cookie”,&nbsp;Hays, KS; Deanna Dreiling, Hays, KS; Dori&nbsp;Smalley and husband, Keaton, Frontenac, KS; his former wife, Marcia Dreiling, Victoria, KS; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas James Dreiling; his nephew, Garett Vincent Dreiling Stimpson; his grandparents, Dionysius P. and Mary (Paul) Dreiling; Ben and Ida (Meis) Brungardt.

Mass of&nbsp;Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father James Moster Officiating. &nbsp;Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery Victoria, Kansas.

A vigil service and rosary will be held at 6:30 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, Victoria, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.

The family Suggests memorials payable to: St. Fidelis Cemetery or&nbsp;Humane Society of the High Plains&nbsp;in care of the mortuary.

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>Troy&nbsp;Joseph&nbsp;Dreiling,&nbsp;age&nbsp;55 of Victoria, Kansas, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.He was born on&nbsp;July 6, 1967, at&nbsp;Hays, Kansas, to Julius J. and Darlene Marie (Brungardt) Dreiling.Troy was a paint and body technician working at Lewis Paint and Collision and before that he worked at Paul McDonald Chevrolet. &nbsp;He grew up in Victoria and was a 1986 graduate of Victoria High School. &nbsp;During high school he worked at the Victoria Coke Plant. &nbsp;He was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis.Survivors include his children, Chris Dreiling and wife, Katie, Victoria, KS; Tyler Dreiling, Victoria, KS; his granddaughter, Hollie Dreiling; his parents, Julius J. and Darlene Dreiling, Victoria, KS; his brother, Terence Dreiling, Hays, KS; his sisters, Debi Cline and husband, Kirk “Cookie”,&nbsp;Hays, KS; Deanna Dreiling, Hays, KS; Dori&nbsp;Smalley and husband, Keaton, Frontenac, KS; his former wife, Marcia Dreiling, Victoria, KS; and a number of nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas James Dreiling; his nephew, Garett Vincent Dreiling Stimpson; his grandparents, Dionysius P. and Mary (Paul) Dreiling; Ben and Ida (Meis) Brungardt.Mass of&nbsp;Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father James Moster Officiating. &nbsp;Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery Victoria, Kansas.A vigil service and rosary will be held at 6:30 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, Victoria, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.The family Suggests memorials payable to: St. Fidelis Cemetery or&nbsp;Humane Society of the High Plains&nbsp;in care of the mortuary.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;

Troy Joseph Dreiling

Margaret Schmidt died at her home in Newcastle, Oklahoma, on the evening of Monday, November 21, 2022,
at the age of 94, with her family around her. The Mass of Christian Burial for Margaret will be held on
Monday, November 28, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 211 Porter Avenue, Norman, where she
and her husband, Willard, and family had been parishioners since 1951. Visitation on Sunday, November 27,
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and rosary and vigil prayer service from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. will be held at
Havenbrook Funeral Home, 3401 Havenbrook Street, Norman. Following her funeral, she will be laid to rest
beside her husband in Calvary Cemetery, Elk City, with burial rites scheduled for 3:30 p.m.


Margaret was born on a farm outside Elk City, Oklahoma, on February 1, 1928, to Aloysius “Allie” and Flora
(Walker) Schachle. Her paternal grandparents, Stephan and Katherine (Klein) Schachle were immigrants from
Liechtenstein and Germany who settled first in Kentucky and Ohio in 1882 before moving to Oklahoma in
1909. Her maternal grandparents, William and Dorothy (Rogers) Walker trace their ancestral roots back to the 1700s in Virginia. She was one of five children and attended Merritt Public Schools just outside Elk
City, where she excelled both as a student and athlete, receiving conference and state recognition as a superb
basketball player. After graduating from high school, Margaret attended Ursuline College in Paola, Kansas,
where she earned an associate’s degree in Medical Records, training she used as Medical Librarian at Elk City
Community Hospital.


In the summer of 1948, she drove her parents and younger sister, Beth, across country to visit her brother,
George, who was playing minor league baseball in the St. Louis Cardinals system in Ontario, Canada. His
roommate was a handsome young pitcher from Hays, Kansas. Willard and Margaret were married on January
14, 1950, in Elk City and were together for 57 years before Willard passed away in 2007. As a young wife and
mother married to a professional baseball player, Margaret traveled throughout the country and to Cuba and
Puerto Rico, which she described as pretty exciting for “just a farm girl from western Oklahoma.”


In 1951, Margaret and Willard moved to Norman, Oklahoma, to raise their children in a college town. They
joined St. Joseph Catholic Church where she was active in Women’s Club, Altar Society, St. Monica’s Guild,
RCIA (adult religious instruction in the Catholic faith), and Golden Agers. For decades she baked her famous
pies for St. Joseph’s Thanksgiving community dinners. In 1991, Margaret and Willard moved to a small farm
in Newcastle, Oklahoma where they could have horses, big gardens, lots of dogs and host big family events
and barn parties for family, friends and neighbors. She loved to read and read history, fiction, art books,
spiritual works and biography right up to the last days of her life. She was always open to new technology. Her
children remember that some of the first e-mails they received were from her and their dad, who were among
the first users of the Internet at Newcastle Library in the early 1990s, and Margaret never stopped using her
computer to keep in close touch with family and friends. Her favorite thing in life was to spend time with her
children and grandchildren. Throughout her long life she was beautiful in appearance and in spirit, and her
strength never wavered.


Margaret Schmidt had friendships that lasted a lifetime. She fiercely loved our family, who will remember her
strength and steady guidance, her wit and gentle voice. and her devotion to our dad.


She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and three brothers, Bill, Jack and George. She is survived
by her daughter, Layne Evans and her husband, Deane, Norwalk, Connecticut; son Paul Schmidt and his wife,
Sheryl, and their daughter, Katy, Norman; daughter Lisa Schmidt, Norman; son Kent Schmidt, his wife Lisa
and their two children, Sarah Schmidt (Tom Goheen), Austin, Texas, and Zachary Schmidt, Norman; daughter
Meg Schmidt, Norman; daughter Madeline Schmidt, Oklahoma City; sister, Beth (Harry) Hufnagel, Okarche,
Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Nancy (George) Schachle, of Lexington, Virginia, and many beloved nieces,
nephews, and cousins.


Those who wish to make a memorial donation in Margaret’s name are invited to contribute to the Society of
St. Vincent de Paul at St. Joseph Catholic Church, or Blaze’s Equine Rescue in Harrah, Oklahoma, or their
local military veterans groups.


<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1669562609019.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Margaret Schmidt died at her home in Newcastle, Oklahoma, on the evening of Monday, November 21, 2022,
at the age of 94, with her family around her. The Mass of Christian Burial for Margaret will be held on
Monday, November 28, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 211 Porter Avenue, Norman, where she
and her husband, Willard, and family had been parishioners since 1951. Visitation on Sunday, November 27,
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and rosary and vigil prayer service from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. will be held at
Havenbrook Funeral Home, 3401 Havenbrook Street, Norman. Following her funeral, she will be laid to rest
beside her husband in Calvary Cemetery, Elk City, with burial rites scheduled for 3:30 p.m.
Margaret was born on a farm outside Elk City, Oklahoma, on February 1, 1928, to Aloysius “Allie” and Flora
(Walker) Schachle. Her paternal grandparents, Stephan and Katherine (Klein) Schachle were immigrants from
Liechtenstein and Germany who settled first in Kentucky and Ohio in 1882 before moving to Oklahoma in
1909. Her maternal grandparents, William and Dorothy (Rogers) Walker trace their ancestral roots back to the 1700s in Virginia. She was one of five children and attended Merritt Public Schools just outside Elk
City, where she excelled both as a student and athlete, receiving conference and state recognition as a superb
basketball player. After graduating from high school, Margaret attended Ursuline College in Paola, Kansas,
where she earned an associate’s degree in Medical Records, training she used as Medical Librarian at Elk City
Community Hospital.
In the summer of 1948, she drove her parents and younger sister, Beth, across country to visit her brother,
George, who was playing minor league baseball in the St. Louis Cardinals system in Ontario, Canada. His
roommate was a handsome young pitcher from Hays, Kansas. Willard and Margaret were married on January
14, 1950, in Elk City and were together for 57 years before Willard passed away in 2007. As a young wife and
mother married to a professional baseball player, Margaret traveled throughout the country and to Cuba and
Puerto Rico, which she described as pretty exciting for “just a farm girl from western Oklahoma.”
In 1951, Margaret and Willard moved to Norman, Oklahoma, to raise their children in a college town. They
joined St. Joseph Catholic Church where she was active in Women’s Club, Altar Society, St. Monica’s Guild,
RCIA (adult religious instruction in the Catholic faith), and Golden Agers. For decades she baked her famous
pies for St. Joseph’s Thanksgiving community dinners. In 1991, Margaret and Willard moved to a small farm
in Newcastle, Oklahoma where they could have horses, big gardens, lots of dogs and host big family events
and barn parties for family, friends and neighbors. She loved to read and read history, fiction, art books,
spiritual works and biography right up to the last days of her life. She was always open to new technology. Her
children remember that some of the first e-mails they received were from her and their dad, who were among
the first users of the Internet at Newcastle Library in the early 1990s, and Margaret never stopped using her
computer to keep in close touch with family and friends. Her favorite thing in life was to spend time with her
children and grandchildren. Throughout her long life she was beautiful in appearance and in spirit, and her
strength never wavered.
Margaret Schmidt had friendships that lasted a lifetime. She fiercely loved our family, who will remember her
strength and steady guidance, her wit and gentle voice. and her devotion to our dad.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and three brothers, Bill, Jack and George. She is survived
by her daughter, Layne Evans and her husband, Deane, Norwalk, Connecticut; son Paul Schmidt and his wife,
Sheryl, and their daughter, Katy, Norman; daughter Lisa Schmidt, Norman; son Kent Schmidt, his wife Lisa
and their two children, Sarah Schmidt (Tom Goheen), Austin, Texas, and Zachary Schmidt, Norman; daughter
Meg Schmidt, Norman; daughter Madeline Schmidt, Oklahoma City; sister, Beth (Harry) Hufnagel, Okarche,
Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Nancy (George) Schachle, of Lexington, Virginia, and many beloved nieces,
nephews, and cousins.
Those who wish to make a memorial donation in Margaret’s name are invited to contribute to the Society of
St. Vincent de Paul at St. Joseph Catholic Church, or Blaze’s Equine Rescue in Harrah, Oklahoma, or their
local military veterans groups.

Margaret Schmidt 

Ruth Elaine Miller, 93, Stockton and formerly of Hays, died Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton.

She was born February 28, 1929, in 
Webster, the daughter of Charles J. and Eunice (Selby) McCormick.&nbsp;&nbsp;She 
was a graduate of Webster High School, and on December 11, 1947, was 
united in marriage to Charles A. “Buck” Miller in Osborne.&nbsp;&nbsp;They were 
married over 45 years before he preceded her in death on April 5, 
1993.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ruth and her husband were residents of Oakley from 1961 until 
1983 when they moved to Hays and owned and operated The Bridal Shop.&nbsp;&nbsp;In
 2011, Ruth moved to Stockton.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a member of First United 
Methodist Church in Hays, loved her volunteer work with Hospice and the 
ARC of Central Plains, and enjoyed sewing, clothing alterations, and 
traveling.

Survivors include her son Carl Miller 
and wife Janet of Gem, daughter Rachelle Miller of Salina, four 
grandchildren: Dustin Miller, Lindsey Herndon, Joel Shuler, and Brandon 
Conrad, eight great grandchildren: Maggie Shuler, Elijah, Noah, 
Meredith, and Emma Herndon, Macy, Serenity, and Miles Shuler, three 
great-great grandchildren: Asher Shuler, William and Kristina Martin, 
and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Charles, and three sisters: Mabel Lowry, Neva Holcomb, and Beulah Waters.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 
Pine Street in Hays, with Rev. Delbert Stanton officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will
 follow in Stockton City Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 9:00 am 
until service time on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers 
and plants, memorials are suggested to the ARC of Central Plains or to 
Hospice of HaysMed.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences and memories of Ruth may be shared with
 her family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1669562388267.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Ruth Elaine Miller, 93, Stockton and formerly of Hays, died Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton.She was born February 28, 1929, in 
Webster, the daughter of Charles J. and Eunice (Selby) McCormick.&nbsp;&nbsp;She 
was a graduate of Webster High School, and on December 11, 1947, was 
united in marriage to Charles A. “Buck” Miller in Osborne.&nbsp;&nbsp;They were 
married over 45 years before he preceded her in death on April 5, 
1993.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ruth and her husband were residents of Oakley from 1961 until 
1983 when they moved to Hays and owned and operated The Bridal Shop.&nbsp;&nbsp;In
 2011, Ruth moved to Stockton.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a member of First United 
Methodist Church in Hays, loved her volunteer work with Hospice and the 
ARC of Central Plains, and enjoyed sewing, clothing alterations, and 
traveling.Survivors include her son Carl Miller 
and wife Janet of Gem, daughter Rachelle Miller of Salina, four 
grandchildren: Dustin Miller, Lindsey Herndon, Joel Shuler, and Brandon 
Conrad, eight great grandchildren: Maggie Shuler, Elijah, Noah, 
Meredith, and Emma Herndon, Macy, Serenity, and Miles Shuler, three 
great-great grandchildren: Asher Shuler, William and Kristina Martin, 
and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Charles, and three sisters: Mabel Lowry, Neva Holcomb, and Beulah Waters.Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 
Pine Street in Hays, with Rev. Delbert Stanton officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will
 follow in Stockton City Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 9:00 am 
until service time on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers 
and plants, memorials are suggested to the ARC of Central Plains or to 
Hospice of HaysMed.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences and memories of Ruth may be shared with
 her family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;</a>

Ruth Elaine Miller

Helen L. Ostmeyer, 101, of Oakley, died Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at 
the Logan County Hospital, in Oakley, leaving a legacy of love and 
kindness behind her. She was born to John and Clara (Lockard) Rhea in 
rural Saline County, KS on January 31, 1921, the second of six children.
 The family moved to Northwest Kansas in the early 1930s. Helen told 
many stories of the dust storms of those years and how her family and 
others survived. She attended country schools, then Oakley High School, 
graduating in 1938. She then attended business school in Salina during 
the WWII years. She fondly told stories of attending USO dances, in 
particular one where she wore her favorite red dress and danced every 
dance! When she returned to Oakley she worked as a bank teller at 
Farmers State Bank. 
Helen married James Ostmeyer on May 11, 1947. The couple had two sons 
and three daughters. After her fifth child Helen would recall hearing a 
visiting family member say, “another red head”, as they all inherited 
their father’s hair color. Helen was a wonderful mother who enjoyed 
working and staying busy. She particularly enjoyed working for the City 
of Oakley as a billing clerk. She said she had the best coworkers, and 
it was so nice to interact with the people of Oakley. Helen truly just 
enjoyed people. 
After retirement, Helen and Jim enjoyed travelling, visiting family all 
across the United States, and wintering in Arizona. They took a cruise 
out of Florida to the Bahamas, saw Niagara Falls in New Yok and Phantom 
of the Opera in Toronto. After the death of her husband in 1995, Helen 
continued to travel with her family. Some of her favorite places were 
Branson and Las Vegas, where the family went to celebrate her 90th 
birthday. She proudly wore a sash that read “Birthday Girl” and was 
thrilled as complete strangers wished her a happy birthday and marveled 
that she didn’t look her age, which she never got too old to hear. 
Helen was addicted to coffee. She started every day with it and liked it
 black and hot. She had many hobbies. She taught herself to crochet, 
creating many beautiful doilies and doll clothes. She also learned to 
quilt and had a quilting rack built in her basement where she and her 
sister Mildred would create beautiful bedspreads and wall hangings. In 
her nineties she decided she wanted to play the piano better, so she 
started piano lessons. Helen was always open to learning new things. One
 of her favorite pastimes was playing cards. She enjoyed playing at the 
Country Club and always had a deck of cards in her suitcase, so whoever 
she visited had card playing on the agenda. Helen was a wonderful human 
being with an innate kindness to her. Her favorite saying to her family 
was “I love you a bushel and a peck” and that sentiment was returned to 
her a million-fold. 
Helen was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jim; son John; 
brother Merrill Rhea; sisters, Dorothy Davis, Virginia Read and Hazel 
Daniels and sisters-in-law, Toni Whitson, Rose Teeter and Betty Keller. 
She is survived by her son Dennis J. Ostmeyer, of Tucson, AZ; daughters,
 Jane (Charles) Wieland, Oakley, Sue (Gary) Kretschmer, Westminster, CO 
and Rita Chine, Delaware, OH; sister Mildred Gilkerson, Oakley; 
sister-in-law Anna Belle Ostmeyer, Hoxie; daughter-in-law Diane 
Ostmeyer, Levant, ME; eight grandchildren, Anna (Phil) Randall, Levant, 
ME, Chad Kretschmer, Westminster, CO, Todd (Jaime) Kretschmer, Arvada, 
CO, Adam (Rachel) Ostmeyer, Marana, AZ, Phoebe Ostmeyer, Tucson, AZ, 
Danielle (Anthony) Chiarappa, Plain City, OH and Nicole (JB) Sillaman, 
Delaware, OH; step grandson Chandler (Lisa) Wieland, Great Bend, KS; ten
 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. 
Visitation will start at 9:30 a.m., with a memorial service at 10:30 
a.m., Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley. Burial 
will take place in St. Joseph Cemetery Oakley. Memorials may be made to 
St. Joseph Church or Logan County Hospital and sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701.

For information or condolences,&nbsp; visit www.baalmannmortuary.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1669562292333.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Helen L. Ostmeyer, 101, of Oakley, died Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at 
the Logan County Hospital, in Oakley, leaving a legacy of love and 
kindness behind her. She was born to John and Clara (Lockard) Rhea in 
rural Saline County, KS on January 31, 1921, the second of six children.
 The family moved to Northwest Kansas in the early 1930s. Helen told 
many stories of the dust storms of those years and how her family and 
others survived. She attended country schools, then Oakley High School, 
graduating in 1938. She then attended business school in Salina during 
the WWII years. She fondly told stories of attending USO dances, in 
particular one where she wore her favorite red dress and danced every 
dance! When she returned to Oakley she worked as a bank teller at 
Farmers State Bank. 
Helen married James Ostmeyer on May 11, 1947. The couple had two sons 
and three daughters. After her fifth child Helen would recall hearing a 
visiting family member say, “another red head”, as they all inherited 
their father’s hair color. Helen was a wonderful mother who enjoyed 
working and staying busy. She particularly enjoyed working for the City 
of Oakley as a billing clerk. She said she had the best coworkers, and 
it was so nice to interact with the people of Oakley. Helen truly just 
enjoyed people. 
After retirement, Helen and Jim enjoyed travelling, visiting family all 
across the United States, and wintering in Arizona. They took a cruise 
out of Florida to the Bahamas, saw Niagara Falls in New Yok and Phantom 
of the Opera in Toronto. After the death of her husband in 1995, Helen 
continued to travel with her family. Some of her favorite places were 
Branson and Las Vegas, where the family went to celebrate her 90th 
birthday. She proudly wore a sash that read “Birthday Girl” and was 
thrilled as complete strangers wished her a happy birthday and marveled 
that she didn’t look her age, which she never got too old to hear. 
Helen was addicted to coffee. She started every day with it and liked it
 black and hot. She had many hobbies. She taught herself to crochet, 
creating many beautiful doilies and doll clothes. She also learned to 
quilt and had a quilting rack built in her basement where she and her 
sister Mildred would create beautiful bedspreads and wall hangings. In 
her nineties she decided she wanted to play the piano better, so she 
started piano lessons. Helen was always open to learning new things. One
 of her favorite pastimes was playing cards. She enjoyed playing at the 
Country Club and always had a deck of cards in her suitcase, so whoever 
she visited had card playing on the agenda. Helen was a wonderful human 
being with an innate kindness to her. Her favorite saying to her family 
was “I love you a bushel and a peck” and that sentiment was returned to 
her a million-fold. 
Helen was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jim; son John; 
brother Merrill Rhea; sisters, Dorothy Davis, Virginia Read and Hazel 
Daniels and sisters-in-law, Toni Whitson, Rose Teeter and Betty Keller. 
She is survived by her son Dennis J. Ostmeyer, of Tucson, AZ; daughters,
 Jane (Charles) Wieland, Oakley, Sue (Gary) Kretschmer, Westminster, CO 
and Rita Chine, Delaware, OH; sister Mildred Gilkerson, Oakley; 
sister-in-law Anna Belle Ostmeyer, Hoxie; daughter-in-law Diane 
Ostmeyer, Levant, ME; eight grandchildren, Anna (Phil) Randall, Levant, 
ME, Chad Kretschmer, Westminster, CO, Todd (Jaime) Kretschmer, Arvada, 
CO, Adam (Rachel) Ostmeyer, Marana, AZ, Phoebe Ostmeyer, Tucson, AZ, 
Danielle (Anthony) Chiarappa, Plain City, OH and Nicole (JB) Sillaman, 
Delaware, OH; step grandson Chandler (Lisa) Wieland, Great Bend, KS; ten
 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. 
Visitation will start at 9:30 a.m., with a memorial service at 10:30 
a.m., Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley. Burial 
will take place in St. Joseph Cemetery Oakley. Memorials may be made to 
St. Joseph Church or Logan County Hospital and sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences,&nbsp; visit www.baalmannmortuary.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Helen L. Ostmeyer

Frank Arthur Ohlrogge, 88, of Colby, died Friday, November 25, 2022. He 
was born in Thomas County, KS, near Mingo, on June 24, 1934, to Wohler 
and Mae (Rogers) Ohlrogge. The family moved to Levant in 1940, when 
Frank was six years old. He graduated from Levant High School in 1952 
and then furthered his education at the St. Paul Bible Institute in St. 
Paul, Minnesota, for a semester. Frank married JoAnn Marrs on August 28,
 1955. The couple had seven children. 
Frank worked for several plumbers and the City of Colby before opening 
his own plumbing business which he ran from 1961 to 1990. He was also a 
volunteer firefighter in Colby for 25 years. In 1973, Frank began 
farming for his father-in-law Stanley Marrs. Then, in 1985, he and JoAnn
 went into the cattle business along with raising pigs and sheep. The 
couple started making pets of all the animals and named each one. They 
enjoyed doing this very much and made a hobby of it.

Harvest time was 
always a big time for family, and everyone would help out. Frank and 
JoAnn enjoyed when the grandkids would come out to the farm. One special
 time was when they had some buffalo, a cow called “Big Girl”, a pig 
named “Petunia” and two donkeys some of the grandkids liked to ride. In 
2005, they started renting out the farmland and then began downsizing 
the animals, getting rid of the last in 2015. 
Frank will most be remembered for his love of making people laugh, 
telling jokes or asking people if they had a clean joke. He had a 
beautiful singing voice and especially enjoyed singing hymns. He had a 
knack for whistling with vibratos and even in his last days was heard 
whistling a favorite hymn. Being in church was important to him and he 
instilled a strong moral code into his family. He loved hunting and 
vacationing in Colorado and his family has many fond memories and 
stories of these trips. 
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, all nine of his siblings and son-in-law Leland Davisson. 
He is survived by his wife JoAnn; children Mark Ohlrogge, Marlis 
Davisson, David (Nancy) Ohlrogge, Steven Ohlrogge, Paul Ohlrogge, Joel 
(Denise) Ohlrogge and Deena (Bill) Bowles; grandchildren Dustin (Amber) 
Davisson, David (Jennifer) Davisson, Shera (Esteban) Ortiz, Shawna 
(Aaron) Stoney, Todd (Genevieve) Ohlrogge, Eric (Valerie) Ohlrogge, 
Mitchell (Kayla) Ohlrogge, Shane Ohlrogge, Bailey Bowles, Mason (Blair) 
Bowles, Brooke Bowles, Donovan Ohlrogge, Sean Ohlrogge; great 
grandchildren Trevor Lucero, Aden Basgall, Austin Davisson, Anthony 
Ortiz, Mikey Davisson, Kaylee Davisson, Ashlynné Ortiz, Jaxon Ohlrogge, 
BenLee Stoney, Rose Ohlrogge, Mavrik Ohlrogge, Piper Ohlrogge, Hazel 
Ohlrogge; and several extended family members. 
Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., with a funeral at 10:30 a.m. Monday,
 November 28, 2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, KS. Burial will take 
place in Beulah Cemetery. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1669505265011.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Frank Arthur Ohlrogge, 88, of Colby, died Friday, November 25, 2022. He 
was born in Thomas County, KS, near Mingo, on June 24, 1934, to Wohler 
and Mae (Rogers) Ohlrogge. The family moved to Levant in 1940, when 
Frank was six years old. He graduated from Levant High School in 1952 
and then furthered his education at the St. Paul Bible Institute in St. 
Paul, Minnesota, for a semester. Frank married JoAnn Marrs on August 28,
 1955. The couple had seven children. 
Frank worked for several plumbers and the City of Colby before opening 
his own plumbing business which he ran from 1961 to 1990. He was also a 
volunteer firefighter in Colby for 25 years. In 1973, Frank began 
farming for his father-in-law Stanley Marrs. Then, in 1985, he and JoAnn
 went into the cattle business along with raising pigs and sheep. The 
couple started making pets of all the animals and named each one. They 
enjoyed doing this very much and made a hobby of it. Harvest time was 
always a big time for family, and everyone would help out. Frank and 
JoAnn enjoyed when the grandkids would come out to the farm. One special
 time was when they had some buffalo, a cow called “Big Girl”, a pig 
named “Petunia” and two donkeys some of the grandkids liked to ride. In 
2005, they started renting out the farmland and then began downsizing 
the animals, getting rid of the last in 2015. 
Frank will most be remembered for his love of making people laugh, 
telling jokes or asking people if they had a clean joke. He had a 
beautiful singing voice and especially enjoyed singing hymns. He had a 
knack for whistling with vibratos and even in his last days was heard 
whistling a favorite hymn. Being in church was important to him and he 
instilled a strong moral code into his family. He loved hunting and 
vacationing in Colorado and his family has many fond memories and 
stories of these trips. 
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, all nine of his siblings and son-in-law Leland Davisson. 
He is survived by his wife JoAnn; children Mark Ohlrogge, Marlis 
Davisson, David (Nancy) Ohlrogge, Steven Ohlrogge, Paul Ohlrogge, Joel 
(Denise) Ohlrogge and Deena (Bill) Bowles; grandchildren Dustin (Amber) 
Davisson, David (Jennifer) Davisson, Shera (Esteban) Ortiz, Shawna 
(Aaron) Stoney, Todd (Genevieve) Ohlrogge, Eric (Valerie) Ohlrogge, 
Mitchell (Kayla) Ohlrogge, Shane Ohlrogge, Bailey Bowles, Mason (Blair) 
Bowles, Brooke Bowles, Donovan Ohlrogge, Sean Ohlrogge; great 
grandchildren Trevor Lucero, Aden Basgall, Austin Davisson, Anthony 
Ortiz, Mikey Davisson, Kaylee Davisson, Ashlynné Ortiz, Jaxon Ohlrogge, 
BenLee Stoney, Rose Ohlrogge, Mavrik Ohlrogge, Piper Ohlrogge, Hazel 
Ohlrogge; and several extended family members. 
Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., with a funeral at 10:30 a.m. Monday,
 November 28, 2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, KS. Burial will take 
place in Beulah Cemetery. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com

Frank Arthur Ohlrogge

Josephine M. Wiesner, age 91, of Concordia, KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, November 17, 2022, at Belleville Health Care Center, Belleville, KS.

She was born on March 27, 1931, in Hays, KS to John P. &amp; Josephine C. (Orth) Pfeifer. She graduated from Girls Catholic High School, Hays, KS on May 24, 1948, and married Marvin R. Wiesner on August 10, 1948. They built a home and farmed in Ogallah, KS and moved to Ellis in 1962, to Salina in 1965, now with eight children, and then to Concordia in the fall of 1967.

She
 was an affectionate loving mother and grandmother. Always of strong 
Catholic faith, she was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic 
Church and a Eucharistic Minister. She served her community as a 
longtime Red Cross Blood Donor Coordinator (Volunteer of the Year Award 
for Central Plains Blood Services Region) and a Hospice Volunteer. She 
managed the Shaklee Health Supplement Retail Store and later worked as a
 bookkeeper for the Cloud County Co-Op Elevator until she retired in 
December 1994.

She
 was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and their children: 
Ellen L Wiesner, Ruth A Hillman and Gregory J Wiesner; brothers, Albert 
and Walter Pfeifer and a sister, Alice Eichelberger.

Josephine
 is survived by her children, Virginia M “Jean” Bachand (Lonnie), 
Concordia, KS, Robert J “Bob” Wiesner (Dawn), Dallas, TX, Gerald D 
“Jerry” Wiesner (Joan), Concordia, KS, Brian F Wiesner (Linda), Oviedo, 
FL and Blanche M “Annie” Bergmann (Dennis), Concordia, KS; sister, 
Frances Southard, Wichita, KS; son in law, Michael D Hillman, Ft. Worth,
 TX; daughter in law, Kimberely S “Kim” Wiesner, Concordia, KS; 20 
grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and 73 nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at <a href="calendar:T1:10:00 am">10:00 am</a> on Saturday, November 26, 2022,
 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia with Fr. David
 Metz officiating. Burial will follow at St. Concordia Cemetery, 
Concordia. Visitation will be on Friday, November 25, 2022, from 1-8 pm with a Rosary at <a href="calendar:T1:6 pm">6 pm</a>,
 all at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia.

The family suggests 
memorials to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and to 
Meadowlark Hospice Clay Center KS in care of the funeral home. For 
online condolences, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com/" target="_blank">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1669484443930.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Josephine M. Wiesner, age 91, of Concordia, KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, November 17, 2022, at Belleville Health Care Center, Belleville, KS.She was born on March 27, 1931, in Hays, KS to John P. &amp; Josephine C. (Orth) Pfeifer. She graduated from Girls Catholic High School, Hays, KS on May 24, 1948, and married Marvin R. Wiesner on August 10, 1948. They built a home and farmed in Ogallah, KS and moved to Ellis in 1962, to Salina in 1965, now with eight children, and then to Concordia in the fall of 1967.She
 was an affectionate loving mother and grandmother. Always of strong 
Catholic faith, she was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic 
Church and a Eucharistic Minister. She served her community as a 
longtime Red Cross Blood Donor Coordinator (Volunteer of the Year Award 
for Central Plains Blood Services Region) and a Hospice Volunteer. She 
managed the Shaklee Health Supplement Retail Store and later worked as a
 bookkeeper for the Cloud County Co-Op Elevator until she retired in 
December 1994.She
 was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and their children: 
Ellen L Wiesner, Ruth A Hillman and Gregory J Wiesner; brothers, Albert 
and Walter Pfeifer and a sister, Alice Eichelberger.Josephine
 is survived by her children, Virginia M “Jean” Bachand (Lonnie), 
Concordia, KS, Robert J “Bob” Wiesner (Dawn), Dallas, TX, Gerald D 
“Jerry” Wiesner (Joan), Concordia, KS, Brian F Wiesner (Linda), Oviedo, 
FL and Blanche M “Annie” Bergmann (Dennis), Concordia, KS; sister, 
Frances Southard, Wichita, KS; son in law, Michael D Hillman, Ft. Worth,
 TX; daughter in law, Kimberely S “Kim” Wiesner, Concordia, KS; 20 
grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and 73 nieces and nephews.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at <a href="calendar:T1:10:00 am">10:00 am</a> on Saturday, November 26, 2022,
 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia with Fr. David
 Metz officiating. Burial will follow at St. Concordia Cemetery, 
Concordia. Visitation will be on Friday, November 25, 2022, from 1-8 pm with a Rosary at <a href="calendar:T1:6 pm">6 pm</a>,
 all at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia. The family suggests 
memorials to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and to 
Meadowlark Hospice Clay Center KS in care of the funeral home. For 
online condolences, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com/" target="_blank">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>.

Josephine M. Wiesner

Luella Theresa Herrman, age 89, of 
Hays, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at HaysMed. Luella
 was born July 20, 1933, in Hays to Fidelis and Thecla (Ruder) Dinges. 
She graduated from Schoenchen High School. On October 15, 1951, she 
married Maynard Herrman in Hays. He preceded her in death on June 3, 
2015.

Luella was a homemaker and had worked 
at Travenol and Fort Hays State University. She was a woman of strong 
faith, and her family was truly important to her. She loved to keep a 
beautiful home, garden and maintained impeccable flower beds. She had 
participated in Daughters of Isabella and Christian Mothers and was a 
member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

&nbsp;Luella is survived by a son, Steven 
Herrman and wife Deborah of Rockport, TX; a daughter, Trudy Leikam and 
Husband Robert of Hays; a brother, Robert Dinges and wife Darlene of 
Dalton, Georgia; two sisters, Doris Lang of Overland Park, Kansas and 
Judith Withers of Hays; a sister-in-law, Mildred Dinges of Hays; seven 
grandchildren, Joshua Herrman and wife Jessica, Jacob Herrman and wife 
Carol, Lucas Herrman, Quinton Herrman, Sarah Fischer and husband Shawn, 
Annie Bollig and husband Preston and Chrissy Driscoll and husband Tony; 
ten great grandchildren with one on the way, and one great-great 
grandchild.

&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Ronald Herrman; a brother, Laverne Dinges and a sister, Verlee Schmidt.

&nbsp;Funeral services will be 10:00 AM 
Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 215 W. 13th 
in Hays. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

&nbsp;Visitation will be Monday 5:00 PM – 
8:00 PM and Tuesday 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral 
Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

&nbsp;A combined parish vigil and rosary service will be 7:00 PM Monday at the funeral chapel.

&nbsp;Memorial contributions are suggested to HaysMed Acute Care or Homestead of Hays.

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

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 </figure>Luella Theresa Herrman, age 89, of 
Hays, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at HaysMed. Luella
 was born July 20, 1933, in Hays to Fidelis and Thecla (Ruder) Dinges. 
She graduated from Schoenchen High School. On October 15, 1951, she 
married Maynard Herrman in Hays. He preceded her in death on June 3, 
2015.Luella was a homemaker and had worked 
at Travenol and Fort Hays State University. She was a woman of strong 
faith, and her family was truly important to her. She loved to keep a 
beautiful home, garden and maintained impeccable flower beds. She had 
participated in Daughters of Isabella and Christian Mothers and was a 
member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.&nbsp;Luella is survived by a son, Steven 
Herrman and wife Deborah of Rockport, TX; a daughter, Trudy Leikam and 
Husband Robert of Hays; a brother, Robert Dinges and wife Darlene of 
Dalton, Georgia; two sisters, Doris Lang of Overland Park, Kansas and 
Judith Withers of Hays; a sister-in-law, Mildred Dinges of Hays; seven 
grandchildren, Joshua Herrman and wife Jessica, Jacob Herrman and wife 
Carol, Lucas Herrman, Quinton Herrman, Sarah Fischer and husband Shawn, 
Annie Bollig and husband Preston and Chrissy Driscoll and husband Tony; 
ten great grandchildren with one on the way, and one great-great 
grandchild.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Ronald Herrman; a brother, Laverne Dinges and a sister, Verlee Schmidt.&nbsp;Funeral services will be 10:00 AM 
Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 215 W. 13th 
in Hays. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.&nbsp;Visitation will be Monday 5:00 PM – 
8:00 PM and Tuesday 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral 
Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.&nbsp;A combined parish vigil and rosary service will be 7:00 PM Monday at the funeral chapel.&nbsp;Memorial contributions are suggested to HaysMed Acute Care or Homestead of Hays.&nbsp;Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Luella Theresa Herrman

Donald B. Williams (Commo Willy), 80 years old of WaKeeney, Kansas,
 passed away on November 20,2022. Don was born in Nassawadox, Virginia 
on July 24, 1942.&nbsp; e graduated from Norview High School in Norfolk, 
Virginia.&nbsp; 

Don was united in marriage to Teressa Meier on December 28th,
 1990, they were married 32 years. He served in the United States Army 
for 21 years, in Special Forces for 20 of those years.&nbsp; As a Green Beret
 Master Sergeant, Don received numerous awards and decorations which 
include the Combat Infantry Badge, Master Parachutist Wings, Bronze Star
 Medal, 3 Awards of Army Commendation Medal with V device for Valor, 3 
awards of Army Commendation Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry 
w/Bronze Palm, Ranger tab, Republic of China parachutist wings, Thai 
Parachutist Wings, Vietnam Parachutist Wings, Legion of Merit, 2 
Meritorious Service Medals, Air Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 11 
Campaign Stars, SCUBA Badge, National Defense Medal, Civil Action Medal 
First Class, Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Citation, 
Expert Infantryman’s Badge, Expert Rifle Badge, 6 Good Conduct Medals, 3
 Armed Forces Expeditionary Medals, NCO Professional Development 
Ribbon.&nbsp; Don served with the 5th&nbsp;Special Forces Group in 
Vietnam as a radio operator and also as a weapons sergeant and was on 
two 12 man A-teams, first at Plei Me, and for several years at Dak Pek.&nbsp;
 He also served with the 7th&nbsp;and 10th&nbsp;Special 
Forces Groups and also was a Special Forces SCUBA instructor, and a 
Special Forces Ski instructor. Despite already being a Special Forces 
Green Beret, he successfully passed Ranger training. He was honorably 
discharged from the military at 43 years of age due to a gunshot wound 
to the thoracic spine. His subsequent paralysis and being wheelchair 
bound did not slow him down. Don remained self- driven, he always 
expected excellence from himself and those around him.&nbsp; 

Don never gave 
up despite the challenges he faced in the last years of his life. Don 
was an avid animal lover, when choosing a new dog recently at the humane
 society he wanted all of them! He was compassionate and loved to laugh 
and enjoyed making others laugh.&nbsp;

Don is survived by his wife Teressa; his children Y Gol (A Gan) of 
Charlotte, NC, Sherry Hodgson (Sean) of Lawrence, KS, Tracy Hammond 
(Kris) of Rupert, Idaho, and Amerie Cavasos (Leo) of Highlands Ranch, 
Colorado; 13 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and his brother 
Clinton Mclain of Morriston, Florida. Don is preceded in death by his 
parents William Lilliston and Georgie Lou Polk Williams.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, November 26th, at
 Schmitt Funeral Home. Harold Demoret of Bethany Baptist Church will be 
officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm prior to the 
funeral service.&nbsp;

Burial will be at a later date in Mount Holly Cemetery in Onancock, Virginia.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Humane Society of the High 
Plains.&nbsp; Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th Street, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

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 </figure>Donald B. Williams (Commo Willy), 80 years old of WaKeeney, Kansas,
 passed away on November 20,2022. Don was born in Nassawadox, Virginia 
on July 24, 1942.&nbsp; e graduated from Norview High School in Norfolk, 
Virginia.&nbsp; Don was united in marriage to Teressa Meier on December 28th,
 1990, they were married 32 years. He served in the United States Army 
for 21 years, in Special Forces for 20 of those years.&nbsp; As a Green Beret
 Master Sergeant, Don received numerous awards and decorations which 
include the Combat Infantry Badge, Master Parachutist Wings, Bronze Star
 Medal, 3 Awards of Army Commendation Medal with V device for Valor, 3 
awards of Army Commendation Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry 
w/Bronze Palm, Ranger tab, Republic of China parachutist wings, Thai 
Parachutist Wings, Vietnam Parachutist Wings, Legion of Merit, 2 
Meritorious Service Medals, Air Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 11 
Campaign Stars, SCUBA Badge, National Defense Medal, Civil Action Medal 
First Class, Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Citation, 
Expert Infantryman’s Badge, Expert Rifle Badge, 6 Good Conduct Medals, 3
 Armed Forces Expeditionary Medals, NCO Professional Development 
Ribbon.&nbsp; Don served with the 5th&nbsp;Special Forces Group in 
Vietnam as a radio operator and also as a weapons sergeant and was on 
two 12 man A-teams, first at Plei Me, and for several years at Dak Pek.&nbsp;
 He also served with the 7th&nbsp;and 10th&nbsp;Special 
Forces Groups and also was a Special Forces SCUBA instructor, and a 
Special Forces Ski instructor. Despite already being a Special Forces 
Green Beret, he successfully passed Ranger training. He was honorably 
discharged from the military at 43 years of age due to a gunshot wound 
to the thoracic spine. His subsequent paralysis and being wheelchair 
bound did not slow him down. Don remained self- driven, he always 
expected excellence from himself and those around him.&nbsp; Don never gave 
up despite the challenges he faced in the last years of his life. Don 
was an avid animal lover, when choosing a new dog recently at the humane
 society he wanted all of them! He was compassionate and loved to laugh 
and enjoyed making others laugh.&nbsp;Don is survived by his wife Teressa; his children Y Gol (A Gan) of 
Charlotte, NC, Sherry Hodgson (Sean) of Lawrence, KS, Tracy Hammond 
(Kris) of Rupert, Idaho, and Amerie Cavasos (Leo) of Highlands Ranch, 
Colorado; 13 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and his brother 
Clinton Mclain of Morriston, Florida. Don is preceded in death by his 
parents William Lilliston and Georgie Lou Polk Williams.Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, November 26th, at
 Schmitt Funeral Home. Harold Demoret of Bethany Baptist Church will be 
officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm prior to the 
funeral service.&nbsp;Burial will be at a later date in Mount Holly Cemetery in Onancock, Virginia.Memorial contributions are suggested to Humane Society of the High 
Plains.&nbsp; Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th Street, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Donald Bruce Williams

Alta Ruth Cochrane passed away peacefully on November 25, 2022, in 
Lawrence, Kansas, at the age of 98. Ruth was born In Hoisington, Kansas,
 on January 28, 1924, to Robert Leroy and Mary Alta Peterson. In her 
childhood Ruth lived briefly in Bushton, Kansas, and Galva, Kansas, but 
lived most of her life in Hoisington. She graduated from Hoisington High
 School in 1942, then from Chillicothe Business College later that year.
 Ruth was the first woman hired at First National Bank in Hoisington. 
While working there, she met her future husband, Joe Cochrane, who had 
joined his dad at the Ben Franklin store. They wed on March 24, 1945, 
and had four children.

Ruth was a bookkeeper for Manweiler Chevrolet and Bressler Heat and 
Air and was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, First United Methodist Church 
where she sang in the choir, bowling leagues (including local and state 
championship teams), a pinochle club and several bridge clubs. Ruth also
 played golf, delivered Meals on Wheels, and knitted baby caps and lap 
blankets for RSVP. Ruth was an avid traveler and enjoyed trips in the 
US, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the Caribbean. Ruth moved to 
Lawrence, Kansas in 2021.

Preceding Ruth in death were her parents, her husband, Joe Cochrane, 
and her sister, Carol Seek. Ruth is survived by her four children, 
Barbara Osborn (Ed) Okmulgee, Oklahoma; Bob Cochrane (Merry) Dowagiac, 
Michigan; Larry Cochrane (Alison) Wimberley, Texas; Cindy Swanson (Dave)
 Lawrence, Kansas; her sister Dorothy Huddleston, Lampasas, Texas; five 
grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington 
on Thursday, December 1st at 11:00 a.m. to be followed by a short 
graveside service and a luncheon in the fellowship hall at First United 
Methodist Church in Hoisington.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Meals on 
Wheels, Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, or your favorite charity, in 
care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Alta Ruth Cochrane passed away peacefully on November 25, 2022, in 
Lawrence, Kansas, at the age of 98. Ruth was born In Hoisington, Kansas,
 on January 28, 1924, to Robert Leroy and Mary Alta Peterson. In her 
childhood Ruth lived briefly in Bushton, Kansas, and Galva, Kansas, but 
lived most of her life in Hoisington. She graduated from Hoisington High
 School in 1942, then from Chillicothe Business College later that year.
 Ruth was the first woman hired at First National Bank in Hoisington. 
While working there, she met her future husband, Joe Cochrane, who had 
joined his dad at the Ben Franklin store. They wed on March 24, 1945, 
and had four children.Ruth was a bookkeeper for Manweiler Chevrolet and Bressler Heat and 
Air and was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, First United Methodist Church 
where she sang in the choir, bowling leagues (including local and state 
championship teams), a pinochle club and several bridge clubs. Ruth also
 played golf, delivered Meals on Wheels, and knitted baby caps and lap 
blankets for RSVP. Ruth was an avid traveler and enjoyed trips in the 
US, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the Caribbean. Ruth moved to 
Lawrence, Kansas in 2021.Preceding Ruth in death were her parents, her husband, Joe Cochrane, 
and her sister, Carol Seek. Ruth is survived by her four children, 
Barbara Osborn (Ed) Okmulgee, Oklahoma; Bob Cochrane (Merry) Dowagiac, 
Michigan; Larry Cochrane (Alison) Wimberley, Texas; Cindy Swanson (Dave)
 Lawrence, Kansas; her sister Dorothy Huddleston, Lampasas, Texas; five 
grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.Services will be held at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington 
on Thursday, December 1st at 11:00 a.m. to be followed by a short 
graveside service and a luncheon in the fellowship hall at First United 
Methodist Church in Hoisington.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Meals on 
Wheels, Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, or your favorite charity, in 
care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Alta Ruth Cochrane

Michael A. “Mike” Schmidt, 59, Catharine, died Friday, November 25, 2022, at HaysMed.

He was born October 19, 1963, in Hays 
the son of Emery R. and Shirley (Pfeifer) Schmidt.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1982, he 
graduated from Hays High School and was a lifelong wheat farmer and 
cattleman, member of St. Catherine Catholic Church, and was a member of 
the St. Catherine Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council #11687.&nbsp;&nbsp;On 
June 1, 1984, he was united in marriage to Ann L. Nichols in 
Catharine.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mike never new a stranger and loved to spend time visiting 
with friends and family, in addition to numerous interests including 
spending time at the lake, watching the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs, 
and episodes of his favorite TV show, Gunsmoke.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a phenomenal 
cook and griller, loved his family including his dogs, Bruiser and 
Miles, enjoyed butchering beef and pork for his family, and driving his 
Ranger around the farm with his twin grandsons aboard, checking on 
cattle and visiting his neighbors.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife Ann, of the 
home, his mother Shirley Schmidt of Catharine, his mother-in-law Carolyn
 Nichols of Hays, a son Michael P. Schmidt of Catharine, two 
daughters:&nbsp;&nbsp;Casey Wendel and husband Nathan of Catharine and Carly 
Schmidt and boyfriend Tyler Boling of Salina, a brother Greg Schmidt and
 wife Pam of Catharine, two sisters:&nbsp;&nbsp;Jackie Jones and husband Tim of 
Hays and Lisa Stouffer and husband Allen of Leavenworth, his 
sister-in-law Courtney Schmeidler of Hays, three grandsons:&nbsp;&nbsp;Tyler, 
Clayton, and Bennett Wendel, and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his father Emery Schmidt, and his father-in-law William Nichols.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 
10:00 am on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at St. Catherine Catholic 
Church with Fr. Earl Befort officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow in the 
church cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Tuesday 
at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 9:00 am until service time
 on Wednesday at the church.&nbsp;&nbsp;A parish vigil service will be at 6:30 pm 
on Tuesday, followed by a Third Degree Knights of Columbus rosary, all 
at the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials are 
suggested to Mike’s grandson’s education with checks payable to:&nbsp;&nbsp;Ann 
Schmidt.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences and memories of Mike may be shared with the family
 at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

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 </figure>Michael A. “Mike” Schmidt, 59, Catharine, died Friday, November 25, 2022, at HaysMed.He was born October 19, 1963, in Hays 
the son of Emery R. and Shirley (Pfeifer) Schmidt.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1982, he 
graduated from Hays High School and was a lifelong wheat farmer and 
cattleman, member of St. Catherine Catholic Church, and was a member of 
the St. Catherine Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council #11687.&nbsp;&nbsp;On 
June 1, 1984, he was united in marriage to Ann L. Nichols in 
Catharine.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mike never new a stranger and loved to spend time visiting 
with friends and family, in addition to numerous interests including 
spending time at the lake, watching the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs, 
and episodes of his favorite TV show, Gunsmoke.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a phenomenal 
cook and griller, loved his family including his dogs, Bruiser and 
Miles, enjoyed butchering beef and pork for his family, and driving his 
Ranger around the farm with his twin grandsons aboard, checking on 
cattle and visiting his neighbors.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Survivors include his wife Ann, of the 
home, his mother Shirley Schmidt of Catharine, his mother-in-law Carolyn
 Nichols of Hays, a son Michael P. Schmidt of Catharine, two 
daughters:&nbsp;&nbsp;Casey Wendel and husband Nathan of Catharine and Carly 
Schmidt and boyfriend Tyler Boling of Salina, a brother Greg Schmidt and
 wife Pam of Catharine, two sisters:&nbsp;&nbsp;Jackie Jones and husband Tim of 
Hays and Lisa Stouffer and husband Allen of Leavenworth, his 
sister-in-law Courtney Schmeidler of Hays, three grandsons:&nbsp;&nbsp;Tyler, 
Clayton, and Bennett Wendel, and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his father Emery Schmidt, and his father-in-law William Nichols.Mass of Christian burial will be at 
10:00 am on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at St. Catherine Catholic 
Church with Fr. Earl Befort officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow in the 
church cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Tuesday 
at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 9:00 am until service time
 on Wednesday at the church.&nbsp;&nbsp;A parish vigil service will be at 6:30 pm 
on Tuesday, followed by a Third Degree Knights of Columbus rosary, all 
at the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials are 
suggested to Mike’s grandson’s education with checks payable to:&nbsp;&nbsp;Ann 
Schmidt.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences and memories of Mike may be shared with the family
 at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Michael A. 'Mike' Schmidt

Thomas Ray Hammersmith, a gregarious and genuine personality who had 
the ability to instantly connect with others and never met a stranger, 
died November 22, 2022, surrounded by the love of his wife and three 
children, his mother, his siblings and their families, and all of his 
friends. He was 50.

Please join us at <a href="https://www.elliottmortuary.com/obituary/thomas-hammersmith">https://www.elliottmortuary.com/obituary/thomas-hammersmith</a> to celebrate Tom’s life by leaving memorial notes, prayers, photos, and other remembrances.

Although Tom’s life here on earth was cut short, his time with us was full of joy, love and creativity.

Above all, Tom treasured his family and loved his wife of 17 years, 
Megan, and their three children, Owen, Eli and Anna. Tom and Megan built
 a life together, focused on raising their children in the Catholic 
faith.

Tom was also a devoted son, sibling and uncle.

Tom’s faith was important to him.&nbsp; He was a member of Church of the Holy Cross and the Knights of Columbus.

Having had the challenge of health adversities early in his life, Tom
 was always ready to celebrate the joy of life.&nbsp; He enjoyed spending 
time with his family and his friends.&nbsp; He was up for a celebration 
anywhere at any time, but he particularly enjoyed time spent at the golf
 course, camping at the lake, traveling with his family, vacationing to 
Las Vegas with friends and family, watching football in his shop, 
playing cards and laughing with friends. The light in his shop was 
always left on because Tom was never too busy to welcome the company of 
family and friends.

Tom was born August 5, 1972, in Plainville, to Alfred “Al” and Mary 
(Hammerschmidt) Hammersmith. Tom graduated from Ellinwood High School in
 1991 and received his bachelor’s degree from Fort Hays State 
University. He was a gifted graphic designer and artist, who had a 
vision for anything creative.&nbsp; Through his work, he had the opportunity 
to use his talents to create custom designs for many local businesses. 
He was also devoted to the family business, joining his father and 
brothers at H&amp;B Petroleum. His varied business talents impacted so 
many.&nbsp;

Tom is survived by: His wife, Megan Gottschalk-Hammersmith and their 
three children, Owen, Eli, and Anna, all of Hutchinson; mother, Mary 
Hammersmith of Hays; siblings, Joe Hammersmith (Karen), Mike Hammersmith
 (Angie), all of Hutchinson, and Sarah Balthazor (Steve) of Hays; 
mother-in-law, Midge Gottschalk of Hutchinson; sisters-in-law, Peggy 
Gottschalk-Rust of Hutchinson and Jennifer Lepentis (Bill) of Kansas 
City; brother-in-law, Mike Gottschalk of Minnesota; nieces and nephews, 
Mariah, Morgan, Alex, Becca, and Isaac Hammersmith, Philippe Manga, 
Sophia, Evan, and Lydia Balthazor, Morgan, Lauren, and Joshua Rust, and 
Eleni Lepentis; and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Al Hammersmith and father-in-law, Don Gottschalk.

Parish Rosary will be 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 29, 2022, with Mass
 of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2022, both at
 Church of the Holy Cross, 2631 Independence Road, Hutchinson, with 
Father Aaron Spexarth officiating.&nbsp; Graveside service will be 3:00 p.m. 
at Saint Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to
 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; The family will greet friends 
following the Rosary at the church Tuesday evening.

The church will livestream both the Parish Rosary and the Mass on their <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_FFDjkDo830LPwk7WR50g">YouTube page</a>.&nbsp; The link will also be added after the Mass on Wednesday to the obituary.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be submitted to the Eli 
Hammersmith Trust, in support of Tom and Megan’s middle child who was 
born with a developmental delay. The trust allows Eli’s family to 
advocate for resources on Eli’s behalf.&nbsp; Donations may be made payable 
to the Eli Hammersmith Trust and submitted in care of Elliott Mortuary, 
1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Tom’s absence will be felt by so many, but his impact in this world 
will live on through his creative work and his loving relationships with
 his wife, children, family, and friends.

Well done, good and faithful servant.&nbsp; “I’ll leave the light on for you.”&nbsp;

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Thomas Ray Hammersmith, a gregarious and genuine personality who had 
the ability to instantly connect with others and never met a stranger, 
died November 22, 2022, surrounded by the love of his wife and three 
children, his mother, his siblings and their families, and all of his 
friends. He was 50.Please join us at <a href="https://www.elliottmortuary.com/obituary/thomas-hammersmith">https://www.elliottmortuary.com/obituary/thomas-hammersmith</a> to celebrate Tom’s life by leaving memorial notes, prayers, photos, and other remembrances.Although Tom’s life here on earth was cut short, his time with us was full of joy, love and creativity.Above all, Tom treasured his family and loved his wife of 17 years, 
Megan, and their three children, Owen, Eli and Anna. Tom and Megan built
 a life together, focused on raising their children in the Catholic 
faith.Tom was also a devoted son, sibling and uncle.Tom’s faith was important to him.&nbsp; He was a member of Church of the Holy Cross and the Knights of Columbus.Having had the challenge of health adversities early in his life, Tom
 was always ready to celebrate the joy of life.&nbsp; He enjoyed spending 
time with his family and his friends.&nbsp; He was up for a celebration 
anywhere at any time, but he particularly enjoyed time spent at the golf
 course, camping at the lake, traveling with his family, vacationing to 
Las Vegas with friends and family, watching football in his shop, 
playing cards and laughing with friends. The light in his shop was 
always left on because Tom was never too busy to welcome the company of 
family and friends.Tom was born August 5, 1972, in Plainville, to Alfred “Al” and Mary 
(Hammerschmidt) Hammersmith. Tom graduated from Ellinwood High School in
 1991 and received his bachelor’s degree from Fort Hays State 
University. He was a gifted graphic designer and artist, who had a 
vision for anything creative.&nbsp; Through his work, he had the opportunity 
to use his talents to create custom designs for many local businesses. 
He was also devoted to the family business, joining his father and 
brothers at H&amp;B Petroleum. His varied business talents impacted so 
many.&nbsp;Tom is survived by: His wife, Megan Gottschalk-Hammersmith and their 
three children, Owen, Eli, and Anna, all of Hutchinson; mother, Mary 
Hammersmith of Hays; siblings, Joe Hammersmith (Karen), Mike Hammersmith
 (Angie), all of Hutchinson, and Sarah Balthazor (Steve) of Hays; 
mother-in-law, Midge Gottschalk of Hutchinson; sisters-in-law, Peggy 
Gottschalk-Rust of Hutchinson and Jennifer Lepentis (Bill) of Kansas 
City; brother-in-law, Mike Gottschalk of Minnesota; nieces and nephews, 
Mariah, Morgan, Alex, Becca, and Isaac Hammersmith, Philippe Manga, 
Sophia, Evan, and Lydia Balthazor, Morgan, Lauren, and Joshua Rust, and 
Eleni Lepentis; and a host of friends.He was preceded in death by his father, Al Hammersmith and father-in-law, Don Gottschalk.Parish Rosary will be 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 29, 2022, with Mass
 of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2022, both at
 Church of the Holy Cross, 2631 Independence Road, Hutchinson, with 
Father Aaron Spexarth officiating.&nbsp; Graveside service will be 3:00 p.m. 
at Saint Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to
 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; The family will greet friends 
following the Rosary at the church Tuesday evening.The church will livestream both the Parish Rosary and the Mass on their <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_FFDjkDo830LPwk7WR50g">YouTube page</a>.&nbsp; The link will also be added after the Mass on Wednesday to the obituary.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be submitted to the Eli 
Hammersmith Trust, in support of Tom and Megan’s middle child who was 
born with a developmental delay. The trust allows Eli’s family to 
advocate for resources on Eli’s behalf.&nbsp; Donations may be made payable 
to the Eli Hammersmith Trust and submitted in care of Elliott Mortuary, 
1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.Tom’s absence will be felt by so many, but his impact in this world 
will live on through his creative work and his loving relationships with
 his wife, children, family, and friends.Well done, good and faithful servant.&nbsp; “I’ll leave the light on for you.”&nbsp;

Thomas Ray Hammersmith

Gilbert E. “Gil” Ferland, 84, Hays, died Thursday, November 24, 2022, at HaysMed.

He was born September 9, 1938, at home 
in Damar, the son of Euclide and Marie (Benoit) Ferland.&nbsp;&nbsp;For 60 years 
Gil worked in the oilfield, starting out driving the water truck for his
 brother when he was 16.&nbsp;&nbsp;He worked on drilling rigs, cable tool for oil
 and gas wells, and was a pumper.&nbsp;&nbsp;He swathed and bailed for local 
farmers and delivered mail to Nebraska at night.&nbsp;&nbsp;On October 18, 1958, he
 was united in marriage to Doris Pfannenstiel in St. Joseph Catholic 
Church in Hays, and they celebrated 64 years of marriage.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a 
member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, an avid college football and 
basketball fan, and his hobbies included fishing, whittling wood, 
woodworking, and gardening.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was proud of his grandchildren and great
 grandchildren and loved aggravating and playing with them.

Survivors include his wife Doris of the
 home, two sons: Roger Ferland and wife Betty Hanson and Jeff Ferland 
and wife Pheobe, both of Hays, four daughters: Rosilda Harman and 
husband Rick of Hays, Susan Ferland and Richard Byrne of Hernando, FL, 
Alice Meitl of Lebanon, IN, and Karen Crawford of Hays, a brother: Alcid
 Ferland and wife Carolyn of Hays, four sisters: Ruth Rempe of Scott 
City, Jackie Steckline of Ogallah, Loretta Zweifel and husband Keith of 
Lucas, and Betty Ferland of Russell, 12 grandchildren: Garrett Albers, 
Zach Rupp and wife Tesley, Gilbert Rupp and wife Emily, Clint Rocha and 
wife Gina, Marie Holloman and husband Larry, Aaron Crawford and wife 
Taylor, Audrey Dougherty and husband Tyler, Austin Crawford, Jesse 
Hanson, Brent Hanson and wife Stephanie, Jessie McLaren and Thea 
Ferland, 20 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and five siblings: Raymond, Archie, Levi, Julia, and Marcella.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
2:00 pm on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 
with Fr. Richard Daise officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow in St. Joseph 
Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Wednesday and 
from 1:00 pm until 1:45 on Thursday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral
 Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 pm on Wednesday at 
the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Church or for 
masses.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences and memories of Gilbert may be shared with his 
family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

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 </figure>Gilbert E. “Gil” Ferland, 84, Hays, died Thursday, November 24, 2022, at HaysMed.He was born September 9, 1938, at home 
in Damar, the son of Euclide and Marie (Benoit) Ferland.&nbsp;&nbsp;For 60 years 
Gil worked in the oilfield, starting out driving the water truck for his
 brother when he was 16.&nbsp;&nbsp;He worked on drilling rigs, cable tool for oil
 and gas wells, and was a pumper.&nbsp;&nbsp;He swathed and bailed for local 
farmers and delivered mail to Nebraska at night.&nbsp;&nbsp;On October 18, 1958, he
 was united in marriage to Doris Pfannenstiel in St. Joseph Catholic 
Church in Hays, and they celebrated 64 years of marriage.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a 
member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, an avid college football and 
basketball fan, and his hobbies included fishing, whittling wood, 
woodworking, and gardening.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was proud of his grandchildren and great
 grandchildren and loved aggravating and playing with them.Survivors include his wife Doris of the
 home, two sons: Roger Ferland and wife Betty Hanson and Jeff Ferland 
and wife Pheobe, both of Hays, four daughters: Rosilda Harman and 
husband Rick of Hays, Susan Ferland and Richard Byrne of Hernando, FL, 
Alice Meitl of Lebanon, IN, and Karen Crawford of Hays, a brother: Alcid
 Ferland and wife Carolyn of Hays, four sisters: Ruth Rempe of Scott 
City, Jackie Steckline of Ogallah, Loretta Zweifel and husband Keith of 
Lucas, and Betty Ferland of Russell, 12 grandchildren: Garrett Albers, 
Zach Rupp and wife Tesley, Gilbert Rupp and wife Emily, Clint Rocha and 
wife Gina, Marie Holloman and husband Larry, Aaron Crawford and wife 
Taylor, Audrey Dougherty and husband Tyler, Austin Crawford, Jesse 
Hanson, Brent Hanson and wife Stephanie, Jessie McLaren and Thea 
Ferland, 20 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, and five siblings: Raymond, Archie, Levi, Julia, and Marcella.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
2:00 pm on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 
with Fr. Richard Daise officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow in St. Joseph 
Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Wednesday and 
from 1:00 pm until 1:45 on Thursday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral
 Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 pm on Wednesday at 
the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Church or for 
masses.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences and memories of Gilbert may be shared with his 
family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Gilbert E. 'Gil' Ferland

Janiss L. Harlow, 79, of Lucas KS, passed away Thursday, November 24th,&nbsp; in Minneapolis, KS. Janiss was born November 28th, 1942, in Lincoln County,&nbsp; KS to Leo and Helen Bell Schroeder.

In her youth she 
enjoyed breaking and riding horses. In March of 1963, she was united in 
marriage to Billy W. Harlow in Lincoln KS. Over the years she worked in a
 missile silo, was an insurance agent, a babysitter, and a homemaker. In
 her spare time, Janiss was a bit of an amateur geologist. She enjoyed 
hunting for fossils and rocks for Bill to cart home. She enjoyed reading
 and learning about Kansas history and family genealogy. Janiss also 
enjoyed fishing and loved animals.

She was preceded in death by her parents Leo and Helen, and brother Warren Schroeder.

She
 is survived by her husband Bill of 59 years, her daughter Teresa 
Carroll and husband Raymond of Baldwin City, KS, grandsons Bart Carroll 
of Kansas City MO and Phillip Carroll of Overland Park, KS, her sister 
Kathryn Little of Beverly KS, sister in-law Evelyn Schroeder of Lincoln,
 KS, and numerous nieces and nephews. Services are pending at this 
time.&nbsp;

Service are pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.

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 </figure>Janiss L. Harlow, 79, of Lucas KS, passed away Thursday, November 24th,&nbsp; in Minneapolis, KS. Janiss was born November 28th, 1942, in Lincoln County,&nbsp; KS to Leo and Helen Bell Schroeder.In her youth she 
enjoyed breaking and riding horses. In March of 1963, she was united in 
marriage to Billy W. Harlow in Lincoln KS. Over the years she worked in a
 missile silo, was an insurance agent, a babysitter, and a homemaker. In
 her spare time, Janiss was a bit of an amateur geologist. She enjoyed 
hunting for fossils and rocks for Bill to cart home. She enjoyed reading
 and learning about Kansas history and family genealogy. Janiss also 
enjoyed fishing and loved animals.She was preceded in death by her parents Leo and Helen, and brother Warren Schroeder.She
 is survived by her husband Bill of 59 years, her daughter Teresa 
Carroll and husband Raymond of Baldwin City, KS, grandsons Bart Carroll 
of Kansas City MO and Phillip Carroll of Overland Park, KS, her sister 
Kathryn Little of Beverly KS, sister in-law Evelyn Schroeder of Lincoln,
 KS, and numerous nieces and nephews. Services are pending at this 
time.&nbsp;Service are pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.

Janiss L. Harlow

Monday, January 31st, 1921-Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/helen-ostmeyer/5080883/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Monday, January 31st, 1921-Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/helen-ostmeyer/5080883/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Helen L. Ostmeyer (Rhea)

Sunday, June 24th, 1934-Friday, November 25th, 2022

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/frank-ohlrogge/5080882/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Sunday, June 24th, 1934-Friday, November 25th, 2022An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/frank-ohlrogge/5080882/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Luella Theresa Herrman, age 89, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at HaysMed. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 215 W. 13th in Hays. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM and Tuesday 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. A combined parish vigil and rosary service will be 7:00 PM Monday at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to HaysMed Acute Care or Homestead of Hays. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> A complete obituary is pending.

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 </figure>Luella Theresa Herrman, age 89, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at HaysMed. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 215 W. 13th in Hays. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM and Tuesday 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. A combined parish vigil and rosary service will be 7:00 PM Monday at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to HaysMed Acute Care or Homestead of Hays. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> A complete obituary is pending.

Lisa Jo McNeely, age 67, passed away peacefully Friday, November 18, 2022, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado.

Lisa was born July 28, 1955, to Billy and Janis (Hart) Archer in 
Ellinwood, Kansas. She graduated from Wichita County High School in 
Leoti, Kansas, in 1973. Lisa attended business college in Wichita, and 
she worked many different administrative jobs. On June 16, 1990, she 
married the love of her life, Jeff McNeely in Leoti. They lived in many 
different areas of Kansas and a few years in Florida, but finally 
planted roots in Goodland, KS in 2010.

She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. &nbsp;Lisa enjoyed fishing and 
traveling, spoiling her grandkids, and most of all spending time with 
her family and friends. &nbsp;

Preceding her in death are her dad, Billy; sister, Shelley Weems; 
grandson, Gannon Warden; father-in-law, Larry McNeely, and nephew, 
Justin Lane.

Lisa is survived by her husband Jeff McNeely of Goodland, KS; mother 
Janis Archer of Goodland, KS; her sons, Jason Roblin of Argonia, KS, 
Cale (Sherri) Warden of Deerfield, KS; Dylan (Courtney) Warden of 
Hesston, KS; Trevor (Kelly) Fisher of Scott City, KS, and Devon 
(Karleigh) Fisher of Scott City, KS; daughters, Chelsea (Cody) Young of 
Waukomis, OK, and Danielle McNeely of Goodland, KS; brother, Mike Archer
 of Cedar Bluff, KS; her 17 grandchildren, and many more family and 
friends.

Memorials may be designated to the VFW and may be left at the service
 or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, PO Box 278, Goodland, KS 
67735. Information and online condolences www.batemanfuneral.com

Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Lisa-McNeely">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Lisa Jo McNeely, age 67, passed away peacefully Friday, November 18, 2022, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado.Lisa was born July 28, 1955, to Billy and Janis (Hart) Archer in 
Ellinwood, Kansas. She graduated from Wichita County High School in 
Leoti, Kansas, in 1973. Lisa attended business college in Wichita, and 
she worked many different administrative jobs. On June 16, 1990, she 
married the love of her life, Jeff McNeely in Leoti. They lived in many 
different areas of Kansas and a few years in Florida, but finally 
planted roots in Goodland, KS in 2010.She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. &nbsp;Lisa enjoyed fishing and 
traveling, spoiling her grandkids, and most of all spending time with 
her family and friends. &nbsp;Preceding her in death are her dad, Billy; sister, Shelley Weems; 
grandson, Gannon Warden; father-in-law, Larry McNeely, and nephew, 
Justin Lane.Lisa is survived by her husband Jeff McNeely of Goodland, KS; mother 
Janis Archer of Goodland, KS; her sons, Jason Roblin of Argonia, KS, 
Cale (Sherri) Warden of Deerfield, KS; Dylan (Courtney) Warden of 
Hesston, KS; Trevor (Kelly) Fisher of Scott City, KS, and Devon 
(Karleigh) Fisher of Scott City, KS; daughters, Chelsea (Cody) Young of 
Waukomis, OK, and Danielle McNeely of Goodland, KS; brother, Mike Archer
 of Cedar Bluff, KS; her 17 grandchildren, and many more family and 
friends.Memorials may be designated to the VFW and may be left at the service
 or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, PO Box 278, Goodland, KS 
67735. Information and online condolences www.batemanfuneral.comClick <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Lisa-McNeely">HERE</a> for service details.

Lisa Jo McNeely

February 13, 1937
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 November 24, 2022

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

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 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 November 24, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Edna Mae Stithem

Loren Harold Unruh, 79, passed away November 17, 2022, at Harry Hynes
 Memorial Hospice, Wichita, KS. He was born on February 9, 1943, to Ira 
&amp; Ella (Ward) Unruh in Great Bend, KS, where he grew up on the 
family farm. He met the love of his life, Connie Yuebanks, at church 
camp and they were married on January 19, 1964 in Great Bend, KS.

After Loren and Connie married, they had three children: Rick, 
Shawnda and Krista. Connie passed away on January 28, 1987. He married 
Gayle Kirchenman in 1988. She helped him continue managing the 
businesses until her death on May 30, 2022.

Loren bought his first combine at age 21 and started his Custom 
Combine business where he traveled from TX to MN harvesting wheat for 
farmers. In 1970, Loren &amp; Connie opened the Black Angus Steak Ranch 
and in 1977 the Best Western Angus Inn.

Loren was an active member in the community by serving on the board 
for the Chamber of Commerce and in 1978, he founded the Convention and 
Visitors Bureau. Loren was the Chairman of the Board for Best Western 
International, KS Restaurant &amp; Hospitality Association, and KS 
Lodging Association. Loren also loved the Barton County Cougars and was 
very proud to be a Top Cat. He founded the Cougar Booster Club and was 
awarded the 2016 Distinguished Service Award.

Loren was a member of Encounter Church (First Assembly of God) 
throughout his adult life, where he served as a Deacon and was 
passionate about furthering the gospel through world missions.

Loren is survived by his two daughters, Shawnda (Stan) Misina of 
Wilton, NH and Krista (Rich) Osborne of Riverdale, NJ; seven 
grandchildren, Dake (Kristi) Unruh of Benton, KS, Priscilla (Travis) 
Wilson of Wilton, NH, Benjamin Garcia of TX, Darian (Taylor) Unruh of 
Park City, KS, Haley (Hunter) Gullion of Springfield, MO, Rich 
(Yoseline) Osborne of Alexandria, VA and Ryan Osborne of Riverdale, NJ; 
eight great grandchildren, Sadie, Londyn, Tate and Landon Unruh, Liam 
and Savannah Wilson, Emma and Brayden Gullion; and three brothers, Paul 
Unruh of Great Bend, Victor (Marge) Unruh of Tarpon Springs, FL. and 
Phillip (Bobbie) Unruh of Houston, TX.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Ira and Ella 
Unruh; his beloved first wife, Connie (Yuebanks) Unruh; his second wife,
 Gayle (Royset) Unruh; his son, Rick Unruh; and his grandson, Landon 
Tate Unruh.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday, December
 2, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family present from 6-8 p.m. 
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 3, 2022, 
at Encounter Church, with Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding. Interment will
 be in Dundee Valley Cemetery.&nbsp; 

Memorials have been designated to U.S. 
Missions - Assemblies of God or Barton Community College (BCC) 
Foundation for the Landon Unruh Memorial Scholarship, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Loren Harold Unruh, 79, passed away November 17, 2022, at Harry Hynes
 Memorial Hospice, Wichita, KS. He was born on February 9, 1943, to Ira 
&amp; Ella (Ward) Unruh in Great Bend, KS, where he grew up on the 
family farm. He met the love of his life, Connie Yuebanks, at church 
camp and they were married on January 19, 1964 in Great Bend, KS.After Loren and Connie married, they had three children: Rick, 
Shawnda and Krista. Connie passed away on January 28, 1987. He married 
Gayle Kirchenman in 1988. She helped him continue managing the 
businesses until her death on May 30, 2022.Loren bought his first combine at age 21 and started his Custom 
Combine business where he traveled from TX to MN harvesting wheat for 
farmers. In 1970, Loren &amp; Connie opened the Black Angus Steak Ranch 
and in 1977 the Best Western Angus Inn.Loren was an active member in the community by serving on the board 
for the Chamber of Commerce and in 1978, he founded the Convention and 
Visitors Bureau. Loren was the Chairman of the Board for Best Western 
International, KS Restaurant &amp; Hospitality Association, and KS 
Lodging Association. Loren also loved the Barton County Cougars and was 
very proud to be a Top Cat. He founded the Cougar Booster Club and was 
awarded the 2016 Distinguished Service Award.Loren was a member of Encounter Church (First Assembly of God) 
throughout his adult life, where he served as a Deacon and was 
passionate about furthering the gospel through world missions.Loren is survived by his two daughters, Shawnda (Stan) Misina of 
Wilton, NH and Krista (Rich) Osborne of Riverdale, NJ; seven 
grandchildren, Dake (Kristi) Unruh of Benton, KS, Priscilla (Travis) 
Wilson of Wilton, NH, Benjamin Garcia of TX, Darian (Taylor) Unruh of 
Park City, KS, Haley (Hunter) Gullion of Springfield, MO, Rich 
(Yoseline) Osborne of Alexandria, VA and Ryan Osborne of Riverdale, NJ; 
eight great grandchildren, Sadie, Londyn, Tate and Landon Unruh, Liam 
and Savannah Wilson, Emma and Brayden Gullion; and three brothers, Paul 
Unruh of Great Bend, Victor (Marge) Unruh of Tarpon Springs, FL. and 
Phillip (Bobbie) Unruh of Houston, TX.He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Ira and Ella 
Unruh; his beloved first wife, Connie (Yuebanks) Unruh; his second wife,
 Gayle (Royset) Unruh; his son, Rick Unruh; and his grandson, Landon 
Tate Unruh.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday, December
 2, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family present from 6-8 p.m. 
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 3, 2022, 
at Encounter Church, with Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding. Interment will
 be in Dundee Valley Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials have been designated to U.S. 
Missions - Assemblies of God or Barton Community College (BCC) 
Foundation for the Landon Unruh Memorial Scholarship, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Loren Harold Unruh

John Lee Hickey, 73, died November 21, 2022, at Clara Barton Hospital
 in Hoisington, Kansas. The son of Elmer and Eleanor (Steinert) Hickey, 
he was born December 7, 1948, in Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp; In 1967, John 
graduated from Otis High School.&nbsp; He then attended Salina Vo-Tech where 
he received his certification in diesel mechanics.

During the Vietnam War, John proudly served as an Army Specialist 4 in the United States Army.&nbsp;

On July 22, 1988, he married the love of his life, Charlene M. 
Vonfeldt, at the courthouse in Great Bend. They later renewed their vows
 at the St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Olmitz, Kansas.

A lifetime resident of Olmitz, John worked as a diesel mechanic, as a
 farmer, and as a backhoe operator.&nbsp; He was a member of St. Ann’s 
Catholic Church and of the Knights of Columbus Council #2100.&nbsp; Always 
known to strike up a conversation with anyone and to be quick with a 
joke, he made friends wherever he went.&nbsp; John enjoyed playing Tarock, 
golfing with his buddies in Claflin, and spending time with his family.&nbsp;
 Some of his fondest memories involved spending time with his many 
grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Charlene Hickey of the home; 
daughter, Shannon Schreiner and husband Brian of Hays; grandsons, Shawn 
Ballinger and fiancée MacKenzie Gianacopolos of Hays; John Schreiner and
 wife Melanie of Downs, and Jesse Schreiner of Russell; granddaughter 
Laura Schreiner and partner Rob of Blue Hill, Nebraska; brothers-in-law,
 Stanley Vonfeldt and wife Nancy of Parker, Colorado, Tom Vonfeldt and 
wife Nancy of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Tom Zorko and wife Sue of Omaha, 
Nebraska; a sister-in-law, Mary Snider and husband Jim of Jefferson, 
Missouri; many great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews; and, 
most importantly, his favorite dog, Emily.

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 </figure>John Lee Hickey, 73, died November 21, 2022, at Clara Barton Hospital
 in Hoisington, Kansas. The son of Elmer and Eleanor (Steinert) Hickey, 
he was born December 7, 1948, in Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp; In 1967, John 
graduated from Otis High School.&nbsp; He then attended Salina Vo-Tech where 
he received his certification in diesel mechanics.During the Vietnam War, John proudly served as an Army Specialist 4 in the United States Army.&nbsp;On July 22, 1988, he married the love of his life, Charlene M. 
Vonfeldt, at the courthouse in Great Bend. They later renewed their vows
 at the St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Olmitz, Kansas.A lifetime resident of Olmitz, John worked as a diesel mechanic, as a
 farmer, and as a backhoe operator.&nbsp; He was a member of St. Ann’s 
Catholic Church and of the Knights of Columbus Council #2100.&nbsp; Always 
known to strike up a conversation with anyone and to be quick with a 
joke, he made friends wherever he went.&nbsp; John enjoyed playing Tarock, 
golfing with his buddies in Claflin, and spending time with his family.&nbsp;
 Some of his fondest memories involved spending time with his many 
grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Charlene Hickey of the home; 
daughter, Shannon Schreiner and husband Brian of Hays; grandsons, Shawn 
Ballinger and fiancée MacKenzie Gianacopolos of Hays; John Schreiner and
 wife Melanie of Downs, and Jesse Schreiner of Russell; granddaughter 
Laura Schreiner and partner Rob of Blue Hill, Nebraska; brothers-in-law,
 Stanley Vonfeldt and wife Nancy of Parker, Colorado, Tom Vonfeldt and 
wife Nancy of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Tom Zorko and wife Sue of Omaha, 
Nebraska; a sister-in-law, Mary Snider and husband Jim of Jefferson, 
Missouri; many great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews; and, 
most importantly, his favorite dog, Emily.He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister-in-law, Raeann 
Zorko, and two great-grandchildren, Shelby Schreiner and Sawyer Keller.Per John’s request, cremation has taken place.&nbsp; Friends may sign a book at the funeral home from now until the service.Services will be Monday, December 5th, 2022, at St. Ann’s 
Catholic Church, Olmitz, Kansas.&nbsp; Rosary will begin at 10:30 a.m., led 
by the Knights of Columbus, with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 
a.m. celebrated by Father Anselm Eke, MSP.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St.
 Ann’s Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Fort Riley Army 
Honor Guard.&nbsp;Memorials may be made to the St. Ann’s Cemetery Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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