Larry M. Cox, 63, of Ellis, passed away on Saturday evening, Oct. 22, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. Larry was born to Verle and Dorothy (Dechant) Cox on May 5, 1959. He grew up in Grainfield and graduated from Wheatland High School with the Class of 1977. He married his high school sweetheart, Lisa Kinderknecht on Oct. 16, 1982, in Park, Kan. To this union, they were blessed with two children.

After high school, Larry worked with a construction crew burying telephone cables. He moved back home to get married and began work at Wolf Memorial Co. in Ellis, fabricating and setting monuments.

As a hobby, he did wood crafts. Later he took a job with The Reactor, Inc. out of Quinter. While traveling the highways with this mobile reactor unit, mixing liquid fertilizer, he enjoyed seeing new sites, making many friends and trying all of the local’s favorite cafés and restaurants. In a roundabout way, he created his own version of "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives"; one of his favorite shows. When the kids would ask for directions to a destination, he would most often have a “shortcut” route. Larry was very proud to be a volunteer on the City of Ellis Fire Department for 26 years.

He was very proud of his children and enjoyed supporting them in their activities and adventures. He attended all of Emily’s vocal and band concerts and was Ethan’s pit crew chief at the go-kart races. His greatest joy was being a grandpa to his three grandchildren. There was always time for piggyback rides, putting puzzles together, playing outside in the dirt, or baking a sweet treat in the kitchen. And always in his pocket, a candy reward for a high five.

Larry is survived by his wife Lisa of the home; daughter, Emily Mattheyer and husband Jordan; son, Ethan Cox and wife Britny; grandchildren Mason and Ava Mattheyer and Mallory Cox, all of Ellis; brother Terry Cox and Mary Tuttle of Park, Kan.; sister DeeAnn Seelbach and husband Richard of Topeka; niece, Randee and nephews, Tyler, Dwayne, and DeeJay; mother-in-law, Virginia Kinderknecht; extended family and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, father-in-law, Robert Kinderknecht, and nephew, Lloyd Tuttle.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis. Burial will follow the service in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m.  Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, at St. Mary’s Church in Ellis. A combined Rosary and Parish Vigil service will be at 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials made to St. Mary’s School or Sheridan County Benefit Walk, or to be used according to the wishes of the family.

Condolences for the family may be left by visiting <a href="http://www.schmittfuneral.com">www.schmittfuneral.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666714033240.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Larry M. Cox, 63, of Ellis, passed away on Saturday evening, Oct. 22, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. Larry was born to Verle and Dorothy (Dechant) Cox on May 5, 1959. He grew up in Grainfield and graduated from Wheatland High School with the Class of 1977. He married his high school sweetheart, Lisa Kinderknecht on Oct. 16, 1982, in Park, Kan. To this union, they were blessed with two children.After high school, Larry worked with a construction crew burying telephone cables. He moved back home to get married and began work at Wolf Memorial Co. in Ellis, fabricating and setting monuments.As a hobby, he did wood crafts. Later he took a job with The Reactor, Inc. out of Quinter. While traveling the highways with this mobile reactor unit, mixing liquid fertilizer, he enjoyed seeing new sites, making many friends and trying all of the local’s favorite cafés and restaurants. In a roundabout way, he created his own version of "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives"; one of his favorite shows. When the kids would ask for directions to a destination, he would most often have a “shortcut” route. Larry was very proud to be a volunteer on the City of Ellis Fire Department for 26 years.He was very proud of his children and enjoyed supporting them in their activities and adventures. He attended all of Emily’s vocal and band concerts and was Ethan’s pit crew chief at the go-kart races. His greatest joy was being a grandpa to his three grandchildren. There was always time for piggyback rides, putting puzzles together, playing outside in the dirt, or baking a sweet treat in the kitchen. And always in his pocket, a candy reward for a high five.Larry is survived by his wife Lisa of the home; daughter, Emily Mattheyer and husband Jordan; son, Ethan Cox and wife Britny; grandchildren Mason and Ava Mattheyer and Mallory Cox, all of Ellis; brother Terry Cox and Mary Tuttle of Park, Kan.; sister DeeAnn Seelbach and husband Richard of Topeka; niece, Randee and nephews, Tyler, Dwayne, and DeeJay; mother-in-law, Virginia Kinderknecht; extended family and many friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, father-in-law, Robert Kinderknecht, and nephew, Lloyd Tuttle.Larry will be missed by many.A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis. Burial will follow the service in St. Mary’s Cemetery.Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, at St. Mary’s Church in Ellis. A combined Rosary and Parish Vigil service will be at 7 p.m.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials made to St. Mary’s School or Sheridan County Benefit Walk, or to be used according to the wishes of the family.Condolences for the family may be left by visiting <a href="http://www.schmittfuneral.com">www.schmittfuneral.com</a>

Larry Cox

Mary Catherine Malek was born on Nov. 6, 1925, to Marguerite 
(Carl) and Valentine Malek at Cawker City. She left this life 
peacefully in Russell, on Sept. 14, 2022, at the age of 96. 

Mary 
grew up in the Malek bakery run by her parents along with her siblings, 
sister Louise and brothers Carl, Leo and Ted. She received her 
education at St. Theresa Academy and Cawker City High School. 

Her 
father, Valentine, died in November 1942. Mary and her mother moved to 
California to be near their family. She graduated with the Class of 
1943 at Pomona Valley High School. Mary returned to Kansas and with 
close friends from high school ventured into the working world in Iowa. 


On one bus ride from Kansas to Madison, Iowa, she met Nolan Lucas.&nbsp; True 
love prevailed and they were married on May 14, 1946, in Peoria, 
Ill.&nbsp; They resided in St. Joseph, Mo., for several years then moved 
to Kansas City, Kan. 

Near their retirement years, they moved to Mission,
 Kan. They were blessed to be married 44 years. They received the 
Blessed Sacrament of Matrimony in the Catholic Church on Sept. 7, 
1986.

They enjoyed visiting family and traveling throughout the world. 
Beaches were her favorite. Nolan died in 1990 of cancer.&nbsp; Mary went on 
to meeting another companion in her life and she and Dudley Potter 
enjoyed traveling, camping and friends for 29 years. When Mary’s health
 began failing, she moved to Russell to be near her niece Carleen. She 
was able to enjoy several trips to her hometown of Cawker City.

Mary spent most of her career working at Midwest Research Institute. 
It was a high-security research facility for the government. She was 
printing department manager and retired with over 30 years.

She enjoyed 
many close friendships with fellow workers and continued to stay in 
touch with them well after retirement. She was a loyal friend to many.&nbsp;
 Mary enjoyed sports especially football as she always said she grew up 
watching her brothers play football.

Until arthritis took a toll on her 
fingers, she was an avid crochet fan. She enjoyed reading – always a 
book in her hand, listening to music and spending time by the pool. And
 could she shop – loved to shop and for many years she could outwalk her
 nieces at the malls. And she always had her lipstick on.

One of the 
most important tasks in her life was having her hair done weekly.&nbsp; She 
was blessed to have the same hairdresser, Debbie, for over 40 years.&nbsp; 
Even in her last days of illness, her question would be “What about my 
hair?” And of course, no one could replace Debbie.

Mary loved her family dearly and family times together.

Even though no children were born to Nolan and her, they dearly loved
 the Malek and Lucas nieces, nephews and their families. Mary had three generations of great-nieces and nephews. &nbsp;Mary had many happy memories 
of the Lucas family and Macon County, Mo., where Nolan was raised.&nbsp; Mary 
spent many vacations in California to see her siblings and their 
children. &nbsp;Mary also enjoyed a close relationship with many Carl 
cousins. Growing up, they spent Sundays together when the large 
families would meet for Sunday dinner and fun. Throughout the years, 
she would meet and correspond with her cousins. Sadly, just a few 
remain, but she still tried to keep in touch with Jo Hadley and Loretta 
Brand along with cousin-in-law Mary (Mike) Baier.

Mary is preceded in death by her husband Nolan, parents, Maggie and 
Val Malek, siblings Louise (Andy-deceased) Anderson, Carl, Bub and Ted 
Malek. Also nieces and nephews, &nbsp;Eddie and Ricky (Laura) Malek, Peggy 
(Leo-deceased) DeZoete, Patty Malek, Cathy Malek and Virgil 
(Pauline-deceased) Lucas along with his children Deborah, Karen, Sam, 
Phillip and many dear cousins and friends.

Left to cherish her memory are nieces Carleen (Andy) Gilmore, Diane 
(Dan) Peterson, Linda (Mike-deceased) Palmer, Leslie (Claudio) Pasian,&nbsp; 
and nephews Roger (Janet) Lucas, Mike (Sue) Lucas, James Lucas and 
Michael Malek, &nbsp;special sister-in-law Mary (Harry-deceased) White and three generations of great-nieces and nephews along with special &nbsp;friends, 
Debbie Vunovich, Glenda VanNess and Joan Boyd.

Mary’s wishes were no service and cremation. Interment will be next to Nolan at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Lenexa.

Memorial gifts can be made to Ledger Restoration Fund/Malek Bakery, 
Cawker City Hesperian Historical Society, P.O. Box 235, Cawker City, KS 
67430.

Within the Malek family, a birthday is special. Valentine Malek, the
 patriarch of the Malek family was born on Feb. 8, 1875. &nbsp;Eddie 
Malek (Carl Malek’s son) was born on Feb. 8, 1941, Eddie’s daughter 
Dr. Calista Malek Miller was born on Feb. 8, 1982, and Terry Malek’s 
(Eddie’s son) granddaughter, Emersyn Vaughn was born on Feb. 8, 
2018.

Mary Catherine Malek was born on Nov. 6, 1925, to Marguerite 
(Carl) and Valentine Malek at Cawker City. She left this life 
peacefully in Russell, on Sept. 14, 2022, at the age of 96. Mary 
grew up in the Malek bakery run by her parents along with her siblings, 
sister Louise and brothers Carl, Leo and Ted. She received her 
education at St. Theresa Academy and Cawker City High School. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666796831041.jpeg" alt="Mary Catherine Malek Lucas" />
 <figcaption>Mary Catherine Malek Lucas</figcaption>
 </figure>Her 
father, Valentine, died in November 1942. Mary and her mother moved to 
California to be near their family. She graduated with the Class of 
1943 at Pomona Valley High School. Mary returned to Kansas and with 
close friends from high school ventured into the working world in Iowa. 
On one bus ride from Kansas to Madison, Iowa, she met Nolan Lucas.&nbsp; True 
love prevailed and they were married on May 14, 1946, in Peoria, 
Ill.&nbsp; They resided in St. Joseph, Mo., for several years then moved 
to Kansas City, Kan. Near their retirement years, they moved to Mission,
 Kan. They were blessed to be married 44 years. They received the 
Blessed Sacrament of Matrimony in the Catholic Church on Sept. 7, 
1986.They enjoyed visiting family and traveling throughout the world. 
Beaches were her favorite. Nolan died in 1990 of cancer.&nbsp; Mary went on 
to meeting another companion in her life and she and Dudley Potter 
enjoyed traveling, camping and friends for 29 years. When Mary’s health
 began failing, she moved to Russell to be near her niece Carleen. She 
was able to enjoy several trips to her hometown of Cawker City.Mary spent most of her career working at Midwest Research Institute. 
It was a high-security research facility for the government. She was 
printing department manager and retired with over 30 years.She enjoyed 
many close friendships with fellow workers and continued to stay in 
touch with them well after retirement. She was a loyal friend to many.&nbsp;
 Mary enjoyed sports especially football as she always said she grew up 
watching her brothers play football.Until arthritis took a toll on her 
fingers, she was an avid crochet fan. She enjoyed reading – always a 
book in her hand, listening to music and spending time by the pool. And
 could she shop – loved to shop and for many years she could outwalk her
 nieces at the malls. And she always had her lipstick on.One of the 
most important tasks in her life was having her hair done weekly.&nbsp; She 
was blessed to have the same hairdresser, Debbie, for over 40 years.&nbsp; 
Even in her last days of illness, her question would be “What about my 
hair?” And of course, no one could replace Debbie.Mary loved her family dearly and family times together. Even though no children were born to Nolan and her, they dearly loved
 the Malek and Lucas nieces, nephews and their families. Mary had three generations of great-nieces and nephews. &nbsp;Mary had many happy memories 
of the Lucas family and Macon County, Mo., where Nolan was raised.&nbsp; Mary 
spent many vacations in California to see her siblings and their 
children. &nbsp;Mary also enjoyed a close relationship with many Carl 
cousins. Growing up, they spent Sundays together when the large 
families would meet for Sunday dinner and fun. Throughout the years, 
she would meet and correspond with her cousins. Sadly, just a few 
remain, but she still tried to keep in touch with Jo Hadley and Loretta 
Brand along with cousin-in-law Mary (Mike) Baier.Mary is preceded in death by her husband Nolan, parents, Maggie and 
Val Malek, siblings Louise (Andy-deceased) Anderson, Carl, Bub and Ted 
Malek. Also nieces and nephews, &nbsp;Eddie and Ricky (Laura) Malek, Peggy 
(Leo-deceased) DeZoete, Patty Malek, Cathy Malek and Virgil 
(Pauline-deceased) Lucas along with his children Deborah, Karen, Sam, 
Phillip and many dear cousins and friends.Left to cherish her memory are nieces Carleen (Andy) Gilmore, Diane 
(Dan) Peterson, Linda (Mike-deceased) Palmer, Leslie (Claudio) Pasian,&nbsp; 
and nephews Roger (Janet) Lucas, Mike (Sue) Lucas, James Lucas and 
Michael Malek, &nbsp;special sister-in-law Mary (Harry-deceased) White and three generations of great-nieces and nephews along with special &nbsp;friends, 
Debbie Vunovich, Glenda VanNess and Joan Boyd.Mary’s wishes were no service and cremation. Interment will be next to Nolan at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Lenexa.Memorial gifts can be made to Ledger Restoration Fund/Malek Bakery, 
Cawker City Hesperian Historical Society, P.O. Box 235, Cawker City, KS 
67430.Within the Malek family, a birthday is special. Valentine Malek, the
 patriarch of the Malek family was born on Feb. 8, 1875. &nbsp;Eddie 
Malek (Carl Malek’s son) was born on Feb. 8, 1941, Eddie’s daughter 
Dr. Calista Malek Miller was born on Feb. 8, 1982, and Terry Malek’s 
(Eddie’s son) granddaughter, Emersyn Vaughn was born on Feb. 8, 
2018.

Mary Catherine Malek Lucas

Samuel Louis Brock, 79, of Russell, passed away after a 
courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, at his home 
with his loved ones by his side.

Sam was born Sept. 27, 1943, in Sabetha. He was one of 
three sons born to Dale A., Sr., and Lucille N. (Spiker) Brock.&nbsp; He grew
 up in Sabetha and graduated from Sabetha High School in the Class of 
61.&nbsp; He then attended Emporia State University where he obtained his 
degree in business and accounting.&nbsp; He also served his country in the 
Army National Guard.

Sam was united in marriage to Marcia McCuistion on June 4, 1966.&nbsp; 
This union was blessed with two daughters; Sonya and Stephanie. Later 
he was united in marriage to Lana (Teel) Foster on July 10, 1998. They 
made their home in Russell.

Sam was a co-owner of Morris &amp; Brock Accounting, which later 
became Gudenkauf, Malone &amp; Brock, Inc. He retired in 2014. He was 
an active member of the Russell Elks Lodge # 1715. He enjoyed all 
aspects of sports, fishing, following his family’s activities and 
spending time at his cabin at the lake.

Sam’s surviving family includes his wife of 24 years, Lana of the 
home; daughters, Sonya Schinkel of Lawrence and Stephanie Dunn 
(Chris) of Lenexa; step-sons, Douglas Foster (Bonnie) of 
Wichita and David Foster (Summer) of Alva, Okla.; brothers, 
Dale Brock (Esther) of Spiceland, Ind., and Dennis Brock (Carol) of 
Reading, Kan.; and seven grandchildren, Jane, Peter, Neva, Merle, 
Sydney, Beau and Mary Kate. Sam was preceded in death by his parents.

Celebration of life services will be at the Russell Elks Lodge 
#1715 at a later date.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler
 Mortuary, which is in charge of these arrangements.

Samuel Louis Brock, 79, of Russell, passed away after a 
courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, at his home 
with his loved ones by his side.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666796555909.jpeg" alt="Samuel Louis Brock" />
 <figcaption>Samuel Louis Brock</figcaption>
 </figure>Sam was born Sept. 27, 1943, in Sabetha. He was one of 
three sons born to Dale A., Sr., and Lucille N. (Spiker) Brock.&nbsp; He grew
 up in Sabetha and graduated from Sabetha High School in the Class of 
61.&nbsp; He then attended Emporia State University where he obtained his 
degree in business and accounting.&nbsp; He also served his country in the 
Army National Guard.Sam was united in marriage to Marcia McCuistion on June 4, 1966.&nbsp; 
This union was blessed with two daughters; Sonya and Stephanie. Later 
he was united in marriage to Lana (Teel) Foster on July 10, 1998. They 
made their home in Russell.Sam was a co-owner of Morris &amp; Brock Accounting, which later 
became Gudenkauf, Malone &amp; Brock, Inc. He retired in 2014. He was 
an active member of the Russell Elks Lodge # 1715. He enjoyed all 
aspects of sports, fishing, following his family’s activities and 
spending time at his cabin at the lake.Sam’s surviving family includes his wife of 24 years, Lana of the 
home; daughters, Sonya Schinkel of Lawrence and Stephanie Dunn 
(Chris) of Lenexa; step-sons, Douglas Foster (Bonnie) of 
Wichita and David Foster (Summer) of Alva, Okla.; brothers, 
Dale Brock (Esther) of Spiceland, Ind., and Dennis Brock (Carol) of 
Reading, Kan.; and seven grandchildren, Jane, Peter, Neva, Merle, 
Sydney, Beau and Mary Kate. Sam was preceded in death by his parents.Celebration of life services will be at the Russell Elks Lodge 
#1715 at a later date.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler
 Mortuary, which is in charge of these arrangements.

Samuel Louis Brock

Robert Dale Schmitt, 82, of Gorham, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell.

Bob was born May 26, 1940, in Hays. He was the son of Gustav 
A. and Lydia (Wagner) Schmitt.&nbsp; At the age of 2, his family moved to 
the family farm south of Gorham, which was homesteaded in 1888. He 
graduated from Gorham High School in the Class of 1958.

Bob was united in marriage to Lyla L. Prater on Oct. 15, 1961, in 
Russell.&nbsp; They made their home on the family farm and were blessed with 
three children; Virginia, Dale and Kristin.

Bob was a farmer and rancher on the farm south of Gorham. He spent 
the next 80 years doing what he loved; farming, ranching, butchering and
 passing down family traditions.

He took great pride in being the third
 generation to live on the family farm. He was the youngest of 32 first 
cousins on the Schmitt side. He enjoyed visiting with everyone and 
sharing life lessons with the younger generations. He loved his food, he
 couldn’t have a meal without meat and dessert! Some of his favorite 
places to eat were Red Lobster and Dairy Queen.

He was a life member of St. John Lutheran Church. He also belonged 
to the Big Creek 4-H Club, the Cushman Motor Scooters Association and 
hosted a couple of Cushman gatherings at the farm. He served on the 
Federal Grand Jury and the Big Creek Township Board. He loved spending 
time with his family and following his grandchildren’s activities, 
pestering his friends and family, caring for his 1974 T-Bird and eating 
ice cream and popcorn.

Bob’s surviving family includes his wife of 61 years, Lyla of the 
home; daughters, Virginia Rohleder of Gorham and Kristin Bay 
(Tony) of Russell; son, Dale Schmitt (Nancy) of Russell;
 eight grandchildren, Colby Rohleder (Ashley), Sadee Soldan (Rex), 
Brandon Schmitt, Mason Schmitt, Kendra Bay, Tytin Bay, Alex Underwood 
and Seth Underwood. Four great-grandchildren, Colt and Owen Soldan, Otto
 and Tinzlee Rohleder; sister-in-law Carol Walford and his only niece 
Stacy Waters (Paul) and her family.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Randy Rohleder; and brother-in-law, Larry Walford.

Celebration of Bob’s life will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 
28, 2022, at St. John Lutheran Church.&nbsp; A private burial of ashes will 
follow at a later date. The family will be present to greet friends at 
9:30 a.m. Friday at the church.

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

Robert Dale Schmitt, 82, of Gorham, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell.Bob was born May 26, 1940, in Hays. He was the son of Gustav 
A. and Lydia (Wagner) Schmitt.&nbsp; At the age of 2, his family moved to 
the family farm south of Gorham, which was homesteaded in 1888. He 
graduated from Gorham High School in the Class of 1958.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666814283889.jpeg" alt="Robert Dale Schmitt" />
 <figcaption>Robert Dale Schmitt</figcaption>
 </figure>Bob was united in marriage to Lyla L. Prater on Oct. 15, 1961, in 
Russell.&nbsp; They made their home on the family farm and were blessed with 
three children; Virginia, Dale and Kristin.Bob was a farmer and rancher on the farm south of Gorham. He spent 
the next 80 years doing what he loved; farming, ranching, butchering and
 passing down family traditions.He took great pride in being the third
 generation to live on the family farm. He was the youngest of 32 first 
cousins on the Schmitt side. He enjoyed visiting with everyone and 
sharing life lessons with the younger generations. He loved his food, he
 couldn’t have a meal without meat and dessert! Some of his favorite 
places to eat were Red Lobster and Dairy Queen.He was a life member of St. John Lutheran Church. He also belonged 
to the Big Creek 4-H Club, the Cushman Motor Scooters Association and 
hosted a couple of Cushman gatherings at the farm. He served on the 
Federal Grand Jury and the Big Creek Township Board. He loved spending 
time with his family and following his grandchildren’s activities, 
pestering his friends and family, caring for his 1974 T-Bird and eating 
ice cream and popcorn.Bob’s surviving family includes his wife of 61 years, Lyla of the 
home; daughters, Virginia Rohleder of Gorham and Kristin Bay 
(Tony) of Russell; son, Dale Schmitt (Nancy) of Russell;
 eight grandchildren, Colby Rohleder (Ashley), Sadee Soldan (Rex), 
Brandon Schmitt, Mason Schmitt, Kendra Bay, Tytin Bay, Alex Underwood 
and Seth Underwood. Four great-grandchildren, Colt and Owen Soldan, Otto
 and Tinzlee Rohleder; sister-in-law Carol Walford and his only niece 
Stacy Waters (Paul) and her family.Bob was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Randy Rohleder; and brother-in-law, Larry Walford.Celebration of Bob’s life will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 
28, 2022, at St. John Lutheran Church.&nbsp; A private burial of ashes will 
follow at a later date. The family will be present to greet friends at 
9:30 a.m. Friday at the church.A memorial has been established with the
 Gorham Senior Center.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Robert Dale Schmitt

Connie Darlene Weaver, 
was born on August 29, 1936, to Harry and Viola (Hoar) Baker in Stockton,
 Kansas. She passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022, at St. Francis 
Hospital in Colorado Springs.

In
 1954, Connie graduated from Logan High School in Logan, Kansas. In 
1955, she attended Parks Business School in Denver, Colorado and was 
baptized in the Park Hill Baptist Church. While attending church, Connie
 met the love of her life, Fred Joseph Weaver. At the time, he was in 
the United States Air Force. They were married from August 22, 1956, until his passing in 1988. To this union, two children were born: Terry 
Eugene in 1958 and Linda Ann in 1962.

Connie
 worked for Aurora Public Schools in Aurora, Colorado, from 1969 to 1977.
 In 1978 the family moved to Calhan, Colorado where Connie became 
employed by Falcon School District #49 until her retirement in 1999. She
 continued to reside in Calhan until her passing.

Connie
 and Fred enjoyed life and all the people they met along the way. They 
spent many years mentoring young people through 4H (horses, pigs and 
dogs), horse racing (Mr. Astonisher), and traveling (the Kentucky Derby 
was a special trip). In recent years, Connie found joy in Red Hats, 
Silver Sneakers, senior luncheons, family gatherings and her companion 
poodle, Tony. She also took great comfort in the lord and the words of 
the Bible.

On a pad by her phone, Connie had written, “just another journey” and “God Bless” - few words with great meaning.

Connie
 is survived by brother, Darrell Baker of Logan, Kansas; son, Terry 
(Mimi) Weaver of Haxtun, Colorado; daughter, Linda (Darren) Webb of 
Cheyenne, Wyoming; grandaughter, Lynette Salway of Cheyenne, Wyoming; 
Colleen Weaver of Haxtun, Colorado; grandson, Jake (Krista) Webb of 
Cheyenne, Wyoming; and great grandchildren, Hale Salway, Chayton Salway,
 Creed Salway, Logan Webb, Adelynn Webb, all of Cheyenne, Wyoming. She 
also leaves behind many family members in Kansas.

Connie
 was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Viola Baker; husband, 
Fred Joseph Weaver; and sister-in-laws, Carlyn Baker and Carol Ediger.

A
 memorial Service will be help at 10:30 AM, Thursday, November 3, 2022, 
&nbsp;at the Living World Community Church, 532 Colorado Avenue, Calhan, 
Colorado 80808, with Pastor Rick Cofer officiating.

A second memorial 
service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. in the
 Logan Funeral Home in Logan, Kansas, with Pastor Troy Buss officiating.

Connie’s final resting place will be at Pleasant View Cemetery outside Logan, Kansas.

The
 family would like to thank all her family and friends for their 
prayers, kind words, visits and the joy they brought to her life. If you
 would like to contact the family directly, email tmweaver80@outlook.com or lindawebb87@yahoo.com or PO Box 274, Haxtun, Colorado 80731.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666731652769.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Connie Darlene Weaver, 
was born on August 29, 1936, to Harry and Viola (Hoar) Baker in Stockton,
 Kansas. She passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022, at St. Francis 
Hospital in Colorado Springs.In
 1954, Connie graduated from Logan High School in Logan, Kansas. In 
1955, she attended Parks Business School in Denver, Colorado and was 
baptized in the Park Hill Baptist Church. While attending church, Connie
 met the love of her life, Fred Joseph Weaver. At the time, he was in 
the United States Air Force. They were married from August 22, 1956, until his passing in 1988. To this union, two children were born: Terry 
Eugene in 1958 and Linda Ann in 1962.Connie
 worked for Aurora Public Schools in Aurora, Colorado, from 1969 to 1977.
 In 1978 the family moved to Calhan, Colorado where Connie became 
employed by Falcon School District #49 until her retirement in 1999. She
 continued to reside in Calhan until her passing.Connie
 and Fred enjoyed life and all the people they met along the way. They 
spent many years mentoring young people through 4H (horses, pigs and 
dogs), horse racing (Mr. Astonisher), and traveling (the Kentucky Derby 
was a special trip). In recent years, Connie found joy in Red Hats, 
Silver Sneakers, senior luncheons, family gatherings and her companion 
poodle, Tony. She also took great comfort in the lord and the words of 
the Bible.On a pad by her phone, Connie had written, “just another journey” and “God Bless” - few words with great meaning.Connie
 is survived by brother, Darrell Baker of Logan, Kansas; son, Terry 
(Mimi) Weaver of Haxtun, Colorado; daughter, Linda (Darren) Webb of 
Cheyenne, Wyoming; grandaughter, Lynette Salway of Cheyenne, Wyoming; 
Colleen Weaver of Haxtun, Colorado; grandson, Jake (Krista) Webb of 
Cheyenne, Wyoming; and great grandchildren, Hale Salway, Chayton Salway,
 Creed Salway, Logan Webb, Adelynn Webb, all of Cheyenne, Wyoming. She 
also leaves behind many family members in Kansas.Connie
 was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Viola Baker; husband, 
Fred Joseph Weaver; and sister-in-laws, Carlyn Baker and Carol Ediger.A
 memorial Service will be help at 10:30 AM, Thursday, November 3, 2022, 
&nbsp;at the Living World Community Church, 532 Colorado Avenue, Calhan, 
Colorado 80808, with Pastor Rick Cofer officiating.A second memorial 
service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. in the
 Logan Funeral Home in Logan, Kansas, with Pastor Troy Buss officiating.Connie’s final resting place will be at Pleasant View Cemetery outside Logan, Kansas.The
 family would like to thank all her family and friends for their 
prayers, kind words, visits and the joy they brought to her life. If you
 would like to contact the family directly, email tmweaver80@outlook.com or lindawebb87@yahoo.com or PO Box 274, Haxtun, Colorado 80731.

Connie Darlene Weaver

Jane Rae Pfannenstiel, 87, Hays, left 
this world to be with her Lord Jesus Christ, with her loving family at 
her side on Friday, October 21, 2022

She was born January 9, 1935, in Damar 
the daughter of Emile and Evelyn (Newell) Tremblay.&nbsp; Upon graduation, 
she moved to Hays, where she would meet her future husband, Marvin 
Francis Pfannenstiel.&nbsp; They would celebrate their love for each other in
 the Catholic Church and in front of their families as they united in 
marriage on October 22, 1955.&nbsp; Before Marvin’s passing in 2019, they 
celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary.&nbsp; In their marriage, five 
children were born: Cindy, Carmen, Danny, Lisa, and Tim.

Jane was a faithful follower of Jesus 
Christ, the attribute she would hope to be remembered by.&nbsp; She dedicated
 her life to sharing the love and peace of Jesus.&nbsp; She would often ask, 
“How is your walk with the Lord?”&nbsp; She faithfully served by her husband 
Marvin in the food and hospitality business, something that was more of a
 lifestyle to her than work.&nbsp; For ten years, she was employed at 
HaysMed, working as a Med CNA.&nbsp; She enjoyed nothing more than being 
surrounded by her family, often in an overcrowded house that was 20 
degrees warmer than it should be.&nbsp; She was a shark at the card table, 
not afraid to cut a rug at a wedding reception, and was a Patriot that 
believed in our country and the principles it was built on.&nbsp; Jane was 
very proud to be an American.&nbsp; Her humor was unique and still makes us 
laugh today.&nbsp; Jane had an incredible way of making you feel 
uncomfortable by asking profoundly direct questions, but somehow making 
you feel more welcome than you can imagine.&nbsp; She resembled the one she 
followed.&nbsp; Jane will be missed but equally remembered as her spirit 
lives on in each of those who were blessed to know her.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.&nbsp;
 You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much.&nbsp; Enter 
into the joy of your master.”&nbsp; - Matthew 25:23

Survivors include her children: Cindy 
Guthrie and husband Rick of Dodge City, Carmen Kirchman and husband 
David of Dodge City, Danny Pfannenstiel and companion Cheryl Way of 
Norton, Lisa Donovan and husband David of Norton, and Tim Pfannenstiel 
of Hays, daughters-in-law: Connie Pfannenstiel and Susie Pfannenstiel, 
two brothers: Jerome Tremblay and wife Charlotte of Hermiston, OR and 
Douglas Tremblay and wife Jenny of Gypsum, CO, two sisters: Dianne 
Leiker of Hays and Dorothy Barnett and husband Ivan of Topeka, 18 
grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and one on the way, and numerous 
nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Marvin, two brothers: Leo and Leodore Tremblay and a sister: Leola Kerr.

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

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666731117301.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Jane Rae Pfannenstiel, 87, Hays, left 
this world to be with her Lord Jesus Christ, with her loving family at 
her side on Friday, October 21, 2022She was born January 9, 1935, in Damar 
the daughter of Emile and Evelyn (Newell) Tremblay.&nbsp; Upon graduation, 
she moved to Hays, where she would meet her future husband, Marvin 
Francis Pfannenstiel.&nbsp; They would celebrate their love for each other in
 the Catholic Church and in front of their families as they united in 
marriage on October 22, 1955.&nbsp; Before Marvin’s passing in 2019, they 
celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary.&nbsp; In their marriage, five 
children were born: Cindy, Carmen, Danny, Lisa, and Tim.Jane was a faithful follower of Jesus 
Christ, the attribute she would hope to be remembered by.&nbsp; She dedicated
 her life to sharing the love and peace of Jesus.&nbsp; She would often ask, 
“How is your walk with the Lord?”&nbsp; She faithfully served by her husband 
Marvin in the food and hospitality business, something that was more of a
 lifestyle to her than work.&nbsp; For ten years, she was employed at 
HaysMed, working as a Med CNA.&nbsp; She enjoyed nothing more than being 
surrounded by her family, often in an overcrowded house that was 20 
degrees warmer than it should be.&nbsp; She was a shark at the card table, 
not afraid to cut a rug at a wedding reception, and was a Patriot that 
believed in our country and the principles it was built on.&nbsp; Jane was 
very proud to be an American.&nbsp; Her humor was unique and still makes us 
laugh today.&nbsp; Jane had an incredible way of making you feel 
uncomfortable by asking profoundly direct questions, but somehow making 
you feel more welcome than you can imagine.&nbsp; She resembled the one she 
followed.&nbsp; Jane will be missed but equally remembered as her spirit 
lives on in each of those who were blessed to know her.“Well done, good and faithful servant.&nbsp;
 You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much.&nbsp; Enter 
into the joy of your master.”&nbsp; - Matthew 25:23Survivors include her children: Cindy 
Guthrie and husband Rick of Dodge City, Carmen Kirchman and husband 
David of Dodge City, Danny Pfannenstiel and companion Cheryl Way of 
Norton, Lisa Donovan and husband David of Norton, and Tim Pfannenstiel 
of Hays, daughters-in-law: Connie Pfannenstiel and Susie Pfannenstiel, 
two brothers: Jerome Tremblay and wife Charlotte of Hermiston, OR and 
Douglas Tremblay and wife Jenny of Gypsum, CO, two sisters: Dianne 
Leiker of Hays and Dorothy Barnett and husband Ivan of Topeka, 18 
grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and one on the way, and numerous 
nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Marvin, two brothers: Leo and Leodore Tremblay and a sister: Leola Kerr.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, October 28, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in
 the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 
pm until 8:00 on Thursday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Friday, all at 
Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be 
at 6:30 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested for
 masses or to the Pfannenstiel family, payable to Lisa Donovan for a 
memorial to be determined at a later date.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of 
Jane may be shared with her family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Jane Rae Pfannenstiel

Larry L. Johnson, 84, of Jennings, KS, passed away October 23, 2022,&nbsp; at Colby Health and Rehab. He was born December 13, 1937, to Lionel 
“Lonnie” and Frances (Strom) Johnson in McPherson, KS.

Larry grew 
up around Lindsborg, KS. He graduated from Assaria High School and went 
on to attend Bethany College and received his master’s degree from 
Emporia State University. He taught in Roxbury and Mitchell (Sterling 
School District) before moving to Johnson City, KS where he was the 
elementary school principal. Larry married Glenda S. Kamstra on March 
20, 1981, in Johnson City, KS. They moved to Jennings, KS in the ‘90s 
where he was the Superintendent until his retirement. After he retired, 
Larry worked for the Kansas Wildlife and Parks doing surveys at the 
Sebelius Lake in Norton. He really enjoyed getting to learn about the 
different birds and other wildlife in the area. Larry loved supporting 
Glenda and her ministry. He enjoyed woodcarving and was an avid reader 
and fisherman in his spare time. Larry loved growing begonias; he even 
kept them inside during the winter. He and his siblings learned how to 
garden from their father.

Larry was preceded in death by his 
parents and wife, Glenda. He is survived by his children: Brandon 
(Mallory) Johnson of Bremerton, WA, David Johnson of Goodland, KS, and 
Terresa (Roy) Bruning of Atwood, KS; brother, Dennis (Rhonda) Johnson of
 Moundridge, KS; sister, Janice Johnson of Topeka, KS; numerous 
grandchildren and great grandchildren and many other family and friends.

Graveside
 inurnment will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at the 
Jennings Cemetery, Jennings, KS. 

Memorial contributions may be made to 
Chickadee Checkoff (contributes to vital non-game wildlife programs) and
 may be sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., 
Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Larry L. Johnson, 84, of Jennings, KS, passed away October 23, 2022,&nbsp; at Colby Health and Rehab. He was born December 13, 1937, to Lionel 
“Lonnie” and Frances (Strom) Johnson in McPherson, KS.Larry grew 
up around Lindsborg, KS. He graduated from Assaria High School and went 
on to attend Bethany College and received his master’s degree from 
Emporia State University. He taught in Roxbury and Mitchell (Sterling 
School District) before moving to Johnson City, KS where he was the 
elementary school principal. Larry married Glenda S. Kamstra on March 
20, 1981, in Johnson City, KS. They moved to Jennings, KS in the ‘90s 
where he was the Superintendent until his retirement. After he retired, 
Larry worked for the Kansas Wildlife and Parks doing surveys at the 
Sebelius Lake in Norton. He really enjoyed getting to learn about the 
different birds and other wildlife in the area. Larry loved supporting 
Glenda and her ministry. He enjoyed woodcarving and was an avid reader 
and fisherman in his spare time. Larry loved growing begonias; he even 
kept them inside during the winter. He and his siblings learned how to 
garden from their father.Larry was preceded in death by his 
parents and wife, Glenda. He is survived by his children: Brandon 
(Mallory) Johnson of Bremerton, WA, David Johnson of Goodland, KS, and 
Terresa (Roy) Bruning of Atwood, KS; brother, Dennis (Rhonda) Johnson of
 Moundridge, KS; sister, Janice Johnson of Topeka, KS; numerous 
grandchildren and great grandchildren and many other family and friends.Graveside
 inurnment will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at the 
Jennings Cemetery, Jennings, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to 
Chickadee Checkoff (contributes to vital non-game wildlife programs) and
 may be sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., 
Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com

Larry L. Johnson

Verna Jean (Morris) Radcliffe, 92, the third child of Robert and 
Helen (Siegrist) Morris, was born June 20, 1930, in Rural Graham County,
 Kansas, and passed away Saturday, October 23, 2022, at Dawson Place in 
Hill City, Kansas.

Verna Jean attended grade school and high 
school in Hill City, was the Homecoming Queen, graduating in the Class 
of 1948.  June 27, 1948, Verna Jean was united in marriage to R. Duane 
Radcliffe at the Hill City Christian Church. To this union four children
 were born:  Ronald Duane, Diana Jean, Larry Eugene, and Brenda Ellen. 
Verna Jean was baptized and remained a faithful member of the Christian 
Church.

Life at the Radcliffe home was never dull. Their four 
children kept them busy with not only school activities, but 
extra-curricular events as well.  Among other things, Verna Jean and 
Duane sponsored ski trips driving their customized van. Of course, many 
of the teenagers wanted to ride in their vehicle!

Verna Jean was a
 fabulous cook. Her children fondly remember her homemade noodles and 
especially the “bathtub” ice cream. Before her ice cream churn was 
electric, each of the children took turns manning the crank, 100 times 
each. She not only fed her growing children, but also cooked at the 
grade school cafeteria. Later Verna Jean worked with Genevieve Brunk in 
the Clerk of the District Court office. Then she became the bookkeeper 
and dispatcher for Graham County Farmers until she retired.

Verna 
Jean had a musical talent that she shared with love from which her 
family, church, and community greatly benefitted. She taught piano to 
many children. For more than 50 years she played the organ and piano, 
not only for church services, but also numerous funerals, weddings, and 
other events.

Once the children were grown, Verna Jean and Duane 
traveled every chance they could. One time even found them taking a 
motorcycle trip alongside Larry and Shelly to Kearney, Nebraska. The 
bank tours, which they especially looked forward to, were rarely missed.
 Racing became a passion for Verna Jean when Larry, Jeff and Shawn 
participated. The couple enjoyed seeing many new places as they followed
 their grandchildren and great grandchildren around the United States 
watching their various athletic competitions.

Verna Jean was 
preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Charles Morris, Lawrence 
Morris, infant brothers, Robert Richard and Harold Eugene; sisters 
Bonnie Miller and Leota Brumbaugh. Those left to mourn are her husband 
of 74 years, Duane Radcliffe of Hill City; children:  Ron and wife Joy 
Radcliffe of Hill City, Diana and husband Larry Crosby of Littleton, 
Colorado, Larry and wife Shelly Radcliffe of Hill City, and Brenda 
Appelhans of Hill City; nine grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 
brother-in-law Dean Miller, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Verna
 Jean had a contagious smile and a kind heart, never showing signs of 
anger or disappointment. May her legacy of love for family and friends, 
her joy of music, fun and laughter, remain in the hearts of those who 
knew and loved her.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Verna-Jean-Radcliffe?obId=26205135#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666723048528.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Verna Jean (Morris) Radcliffe, 92, the third child of Robert and 
Helen (Siegrist) Morris, was born June 20, 1930, in Rural Graham County,
 Kansas, and passed away Saturday, October 23, 2022, at Dawson Place in 
Hill City, Kansas.Verna Jean attended grade school and high 
school in Hill City, was the Homecoming Queen, graduating in the Class 
of 1948. June 27, 1948, Verna Jean was united in marriage to R. Duane 
Radcliffe at the Hill City Christian Church. To this union four children
 were born: Ronald Duane, Diana Jean, Larry Eugene, and Brenda Ellen. 
Verna Jean was baptized and remained a faithful member of the Christian 
Church.Life at the Radcliffe home was never dull. Their four 
children kept them busy with not only school activities, but 
extra-curricular events as well. Among other things, Verna Jean and 
Duane sponsored ski trips driving their customized van. Of course, many 
of the teenagers wanted to ride in their vehicle!Verna Jean was a
 fabulous cook. Her children fondly remember her homemade noodles and 
especially the “bathtub” ice cream. Before her ice cream churn was 
electric, each of the children took turns manning the crank, 100 times 
each. She not only fed her growing children, but also cooked at the 
grade school cafeteria. Later Verna Jean worked with Genevieve Brunk in 
the Clerk of the District Court office. Then she became the bookkeeper 
and dispatcher for Graham County Farmers until she retired.Verna 
Jean had a musical talent that she shared with love from which her 
family, church, and community greatly benefitted. She taught piano to 
many children. For more than 50 years she played the organ and piano, 
not only for church services, but also numerous funerals, weddings, and 
other events.Once the children were grown, Verna Jean and Duane 
traveled every chance they could. One time even found them taking a 
motorcycle trip alongside Larry and Shelly to Kearney, Nebraska. The 
bank tours, which they especially looked forward to, were rarely missed.
 Racing became a passion for Verna Jean when Larry, Jeff and Shawn 
participated. The couple enjoyed seeing many new places as they followed
 their grandchildren and great grandchildren around the United States 
watching their various athletic competitions.Verna Jean was 
preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Charles Morris, Lawrence 
Morris, infant brothers, Robert Richard and Harold Eugene; sisters 
Bonnie Miller and Leota Brumbaugh. Those left to mourn are her husband 
of 74 years, Duane Radcliffe of Hill City; children: Ron and wife Joy 
Radcliffe of Hill City, Diana and husband Larry Crosby of Littleton, 
Colorado, Larry and wife Shelly Radcliffe of Hill City, and Brenda 
Appelhans of Hill City; nine grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 
brother-in-law Dean Miller, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.Verna
 Jean had a contagious smile and a kind heart, never showing signs of 
anger or disappointment. May her legacy of love for family and friends, 
her joy of music, fun and laughter, remain in the hearts of those who 
knew and loved her.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Verna-Jean-Radcliffe?obId=26205135#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Verna Jean (Morris) Radcliffe

Ruth G. (Goodwin) Marcotte, age 96, of Victoria, Kansas, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022, at the Kingman Healthcare Center, Kingman, Kansas. &nbsp;

Services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666718685916.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Ruth G. (Goodwin) Marcotte, age 96, of Victoria, Kansas, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022, at the Kingman Healthcare Center, Kingman, Kansas. &nbsp;Services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Ruth G. (Goodwin) Marcotte

Phillipsburg resident David O. Baumgartner was born on January 17, 
1950, in Russell, KS and passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022, at the 
Kansas Soldiers’ Home at Fort Dodge, KS.&nbsp; He was 72.

Survivors include his wife Jackie of Phillipsburg; son James 
Baumgartner and wife Amber of Las Vegas, NV; daughters Mandra Imm of 
Phillipsburg and Megan Rau and husband Jeff of Long Beach, CA; brothers 
Tony Clements and Wes Clements of Denver, CO; 10 grandchildren; and 1 
great grandchild.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 28, 2022, in the 
First Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, with Pastor’s Dave Hutson and Joel 
Hiesterman officiating.&nbsp; The services will be streamed live on the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial with Military Honors
 will take place following the service at 2:00 p.m. in the Plainville 
Cemetery, Plainville, KS.

Mr. Baumgartner will lie in state from Noon until 9:00 p.m. 
Wednesday, and 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday with the family receiving
 friends Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. for visitation at the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association or First Lutheran Church.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, PO Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS 67661 is in charge of arrangements.

Phillipsburg resident David O. Baumgartner was born on January 17, 
1950, in Russell, KS and passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022, at the 
Kansas Soldiers’ Home at Fort Dodge, KS.&nbsp; He was 72.Survivors include his wife Jackie of Phillipsburg; son James 
Baumgartner and wife Amber of Las Vegas, NV; daughters Mandra Imm of 
Phillipsburg and Megan Rau and husband Jeff of Long Beach, CA; brothers 
Tony Clements and Wes Clements of Denver, CO; 10 grandchildren; and 1 
great grandchild.Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 28, 2022, in the 
First Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, with Pastor’s Dave Hutson and Joel 
Hiesterman officiating.&nbsp; The services will be streamed live on the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial with Military Honors
 will take place following the service at 2:00 p.m. in the Plainville 
Cemetery, Plainville, KS.Mr. Baumgartner will lie in state from Noon until 9:00 p.m. 
Wednesday, and 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday with the family receiving
 friends Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. for visitation at the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.Memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association or First Lutheran Church.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, PO Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS 67661 is in charge of arrangements.

David O. Baumgartner

Virginia Arlene Campbell Lavery, age 54, of Colby, died October 22, 
2022, at Swedish Medical Center, in Englewood, CO, from a brain 
aneurysm. 
Virginia was born on December 11, 1967, in Abilene, KS, to parents 
Maurice “Red” Deaun and Doris Louise (Miller) Campbell. Her family lived
 in Harrah, OK and McPherson, KS before finally settling in Colby, KS, 
on June 1, 1977. 
Virginia attended the First Baptist Church of Colby and accepted Christ as her Savior in 1981. 
She attended Colby Public Schools, where she participated in Ed 
Flohrschutz’s drama class and performed in Eagle Antics. Virginia 
graduated from Colby High School in 1986 and the next day was employed 
by Paul Hubert, on a harvest crew in Texas for the summer, to earn money
 for college. She attended Cloud County Community College and graduated 
in 1988 with an Associate of Applied Science in Business degree. She 
then moved to Topeka, KS and accepted a position as a receptionist at 
Young’s Inc., then worked at the Topeka Bible Church as the secretary. 
On August 5, 1989, Virginia married Christopher Trundle. To this union 
two children were born: Akaylah and Jacob. The couple divorced in 2014. 
On March 6, 2019, Virginia married Richard Lee Lavery at the First 
Baptist Church in Colby. 
Virginia was a mother, housewife, Avon Representative, Creative Memories
 Consultant, Stampin’ Up Demonstrator and a homeschool teacher to her 
two children. She had also worked as a clerk for Debbie Helus at the 
Colby Dollar General and as a night manager at Village Inn. In 2017, she
 settled in to be the front desk clerk at the Comfort Inn and was 
promoted to General Manager in 2022. Virginia also was a self-employed 
housekeeper from 2008 on. 
She was preceded in death by her father; grandparents, Roy Campbell, 
Velma (Goebel) Campbell, Emmett Miller, Mabel (Kissell) Miller Woods and
 Hobart Woods; uncles, Bernal Dean Campbell, Rudy Doubrava, Morvel 
Campbell and Pete Peters; aunt Ruby Peters and an infant child. 
She is survived by her husband Richard, of the home; her children, 
Akaylah Trundle and Jacob Trundle, both of Colby; mother Doris Campbell,
 of Colby; sister Marlyce (Will) Campbell Warner, of WaKeeney, KS; 
brother Rodney (Tammy Wild) Campbell, of Seattle, WA and nephews Tyson 
and Austin Plumisto, of Colby. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral service is 11:30 a.m. Friday, October 28, 2022,
 also at the mortuary, with burial in Beulah Cemetery, Colby.

Memorials 
may be made to the Northwest Kansas Foundation for Hope or to Gideons 
International and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, 
KS 67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Virginia Arlene Campbell Lavery, age 54, of Colby, died October 22, 
2022, at Swedish Medical Center, in Englewood, CO, from a brain 
aneurysm. 
Virginia was born on December 11, 1967, in Abilene, KS, to parents 
Maurice “Red” Deaun and Doris Louise (Miller) Campbell. Her family lived
 in Harrah, OK and McPherson, KS before finally settling in Colby, KS, 
on June 1, 1977. 
Virginia attended the First Baptist Church of Colby and accepted Christ as her Savior in 1981. 
She attended Colby Public Schools, where she participated in Ed 
Flohrschutz’s drama class and performed in Eagle Antics. Virginia 
graduated from Colby High School in 1986 and the next day was employed 
by Paul Hubert, on a harvest crew in Texas for the summer, to earn money
 for college. She attended Cloud County Community College and graduated 
in 1988 with an Associate of Applied Science in Business degree. She 
then moved to Topeka, KS and accepted a position as a receptionist at 
Young’s Inc., then worked at the Topeka Bible Church as the secretary. 
On August 5, 1989, Virginia married Christopher Trundle. To this union 
two children were born: Akaylah and Jacob. The couple divorced in 2014. 
On March 6, 2019, Virginia married Richard Lee Lavery at the First 
Baptist Church in Colby. 
Virginia was a mother, housewife, Avon Representative, Creative Memories
 Consultant, Stampin’ Up Demonstrator and a homeschool teacher to her 
two children. She had also worked as a clerk for Debbie Helus at the 
Colby Dollar General and as a night manager at Village Inn. In 2017, she
 settled in to be the front desk clerk at the Comfort Inn and was 
promoted to General Manager in 2022. Virginia also was a self-employed 
housekeeper from 2008 on. 
She was preceded in death by her father; grandparents, Roy Campbell, 
Velma (Goebel) Campbell, Emmett Miller, Mabel (Kissell) Miller Woods and
 Hobart Woods; uncles, Bernal Dean Campbell, Rudy Doubrava, Morvel 
Campbell and Pete Peters; aunt Ruby Peters and an infant child. 
She is survived by her husband Richard, of the home; her children, 
Akaylah Trundle and Jacob Trundle, both of Colby; mother Doris Campbell,
 of Colby; sister Marlyce (Will) Campbell Warner, of WaKeeney, KS; 
brother Rodney (Tammy Wild) Campbell, of Seattle, WA and nephews Tyson 
and Austin Plumisto, of Colby. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral service is 11:30 a.m. Friday, October 28, 2022,
 also at the mortuary, with burial in Beulah Cemetery, Colby. Memorials 
may be made to the Northwest Kansas Foundation for Hope or to Gideons 
International and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, 
KS 67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Virginia Arlene Campbell Lavery

Julius John "Curly" Bieker passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 
the Sheridan County Health Long Term Care at the age of 90.  Julius was 
born on November 21, 1931, to Clement and Lena (Mader) Bieker in Sheridan
 County, Kansas.  He was a lifelong resident of Sheridan County.

On
 October 29, 1951, he was united in marriage to Wilma Hyde.  Julius 
worked as a painter for the Union Pacific Railroad, was a welder for 
Arnold Electric and he performed maintenance at The Hoxie Feedlot during
 his life.  Julius enjoyed playing in a band that entertained residents 
at the Long Term Care and Ridgewood Manor in Hoxie.  He had a love for 
his family, gardening and music.

He is survived by his 
wife, Wilma; sons, Larry Bieker and wife Susan, John Bieker and wife 
Tina, Steve Bieker all of Hoxie; daughters, Ladena Jones of Hoxie, Judy 
Powers and husband Jim and Ladonna Krider all of Quinter; 13 
grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.

Julius was 
preceded in death by his parents Clem and Lena Bieker; brothers, Alvin, 
Frank and Donnie Bieker; sisters, Betty Johnson and Mary Ann Schultz.

A
 Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am, Thursday, October 
27, 2022, at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Hoxie.  
Visitation will be Wednesday, October 26, 2022, from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm 
at the funeral home with a Prayer Vigil and Rosary at 7:00 pm.

Memorials
 are suggested to Sheridan County Long Term Care or St. Frances Cabrini 
Catholic Church and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, 
PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740.  Online condolences may be left for the
 family at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Julius John "Curly" Bieker passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 
the Sheridan County Health Long Term Care at the age of 90. Julius was 
born on November 21, 1931, to Clement and Lena (Mader) Bieker in Sheridan
 County, Kansas. He was a lifelong resident of Sheridan County.On
 October 29, 1951, he was united in marriage to Wilma Hyde. Julius 
worked as a painter for the Union Pacific Railroad, was a welder for 
Arnold Electric and he performed maintenance at The Hoxie Feedlot during
 his life. Julius enjoyed playing in a band that entertained residents 
at the Long Term Care and Ridgewood Manor in Hoxie. He had a love for 
his family, gardening and music.He is survived by his 
wife, Wilma; sons, Larry Bieker and wife Susan, John Bieker and wife 
Tina, Steve Bieker all of Hoxie; daughters, Ladena Jones of Hoxie, Judy 
Powers and husband Jim and Ladonna Krider all of Quinter; 13 
grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.Julius was 
preceded in death by his parents Clem and Lena Bieker; brothers, Alvin, 
Frank and Donnie Bieker; sisters, Betty Johnson and Mary Ann Schultz.A
 Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am, Thursday, October 
27, 2022, at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Hoxie. 
Visitation will be Wednesday, October 26, 2022, from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm 
at the funeral home with a Prayer Vigil and Rosary at 7:00 pm.Memorials
 are suggested to Sheridan County Long Term Care or St. Frances Cabrini 
Catholic Church and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, 
PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Online condolences may be left for the
 family at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

Julius John 'Curly' Bieker

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666707579010.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Carl D. Steinert, 75, died October 23, 2022, at Wesley Medical 
Center, Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born August 11, 1947, in Hays, Kansas, 
the son of Wilbert O. And Beatrice J. (Venus) Steinert.&nbsp; Carl graduated 
from Gorham High School in 1965, and later from the Wichita Barber 
School.&nbsp;A resident of the Bushton area for 48 years, he began his barber shop
 experience having shops in both Holyrood and Bushton. Later he worked 
as a pumper in the oil field, and finally retiring from Oneok Gas 
Processing Plant in Bushton, where he also served on the Fire Brigade.On September 2, 1967, he married Clydell Rafferty in Russell, Kansas. Together they raised four boys.&nbsp;Carl loved working around his farm, giving haircuts to his family, and especially loved spending time with his grandkids.He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Clydell Steinert of the home;
 sons, Craig (Tom Mulloy) Steinert of Kansas City, Missouri, Curtis 
(Kim) Steinert of Lehigh; and Cory (Traci) Steinert of Midlothian, 
Texas; daughter-in-law, Tina Steinert of Lyons; siblings, Roger (Kay) 
Steinert of Leawood, Lloyd (Susan) of Merritt Island, Florida, Roy 
(Jeanette) Steinert of Wichita, Judy (Paul) Schmidtberger of Russell, 
Don (Jane) Steinert of Claflin, and Mary Lou Steinert of Lawrence; 
sister-in-law, Cheryl Steinert of Lyons; six grandchildren, Cortney 
(Jeff) Schwarz, Cayla, Casen, Cheyenne, Hadley, and Hudson Steinert; and
 one great grandson, Conner Schwarz.He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Clinton Steinert, and a brother, Jim Steinert.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Friday, October 21, 2022, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, with Pastor Debby Rains 
presiding.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia.Memorials may be donated to the Holyrood Fire Department, in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Carl D. Steinert

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

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

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

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666707511285.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Gary Wayne Pletcher, 80, passed away on October 23, 2022, at 
University of Kansas Health Systems – Great Bend. He was born on October
 30, 1941, to William and Ruth (Crosby) Pletcher in Frankfort, Kan. On 
January 24, 1991, he married the love of his life, Sara Medina, in Las 
Vegas, Nev. She was always by his side until the end; she survives.Coming from Sharon Springs in 1985, Gary was a resident of Great Bend
 since 1985. He was a self-employed farmer, truck driver, aerial 
sprayer, and salon construction manager. Gary was a “jack of all 
trades”, being known for his carpentry, mechanic skills, and piloting 
abilities, especially with his Calm Air Aerial Spraying service. He was a
 member of the Sharon Springs Wesleyan Methodist Church, carrying his 
faith with him throughout his work and life. Gary was also a member of 
the Good Guys Car Club, IHRA, and was a circle track driver, winning 
nationals at Hutchinson in 1975-76.Survivors include his wife Sara of the home; a son, Tyler Pletcher 
and Jenna with grandson, Abel Pletcher, of Hoisington, Kan.; a daughter,
 Lisa Amerine with grandson, Ethyn Pletcher, of Ellinwood, Kan.; his 
brother, Donnie (Louise) Pletcher of Sharon Springs, Kan.; 
siblings-in-law, Dennis (Rita) Smith of Weskan, Kan., and Jess (Carmen) 
Medina of San Antonio, Tex.; close family friend (P.I.C.), Rhonda Hughes
 of Great Bend, Kan.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in
 death by his parents; a daughter, Jodi Lynn; in-laws, Jess and Dolores 
Medina; and a brother-in-law, Norman Medina.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A 
celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. Memorials have 
been designated to Parkinson’s Foundation Heartland Chapter or Golden 
Belt Home Health and Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Gary Wayne Pletcher

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

Michael L. 'Mike' Howell

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

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

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

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666702461729.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Ann Marie Tournear, 43, passed away on October 15, 2022, at Via 
Christi St. Francis, Wichita, Kan. She was born on January 23, 1979, to 
Anthony and Zoella Wohletz in Kingman, Kan. On December 10, 2004, she 
married Greg Tournear at Columbia, Mo. He survives.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ann was an active member of H.O.G. (Harley Owner Group) and the NHRA.
 She liked being on her phone and loved spending time riding her Harley.Survivors include her husband, Greg of the home; her father, Anthony 
Wohletz; a son, Jessie Wohletz; a daughter, Jasmine Wohletz; two 
stepsons, Gregory Tournear and Triton Tournear; and six grandchildren. 
She is preceded in death by her mother Zoella; and a sister, Karyeen.Visitation will take place from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 
28, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. There will be no services at this time. Memorials have
 been designated to the Ann Tournear Expense Fund, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Ann Marie Tournear

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666648786497.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Janet A. Ferrell, age 83, passed away on 
Sunday, October 23, 2022, at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on January 4, 1939, in Bristol, Colorado, the 
daughter of Robert Lee and Janet Marshall Basye.&nbsp; A resident of Scott 
City, Kansas since 2002 moving from Lakin, Kansas, she was a retired 
CNA.She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lamar, Colorado.On August 4, 1957, she married Charles Lynn Ferrell in Lamar, Colorado.&nbsp; He passed away on May 25, 2010, in Fort Dodge, Kansas.Survivors include her One Son - DeWayne &amp; Julie Ferrell of Scott 
City, Kansas, and One Daughter - Rhonda &amp; Jim Hubers of Sioux Falls,
 South Dakota.She was preceded in death by her Parents, Two Brothers - Archie &amp; Ralph, and Two Sisters - Roberta &amp; Patricia.Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 2022 at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, and 10:00 
a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. 
Washington St., Scott City, Kansas, 67871.Memorials in Lieu Of Flowers may be written to the Janet Ferrell 
Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

Janet A. Ferrell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gary Dean Lang

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Verlin Joe Schmidtberger

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

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

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

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

Vanesa Jane Strohm (Roden)

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

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

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

Gary Lang

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

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

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

She was preceded in death by her parents.

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

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