Our father John Henry Schruben passed away peacefully at a hospice 
in Maryland on Sept. 30, 2022.   He was 96 years old, and the last of 
his generation in our large family.

He was born in 
Stockton, Kansas, on January 19, 1926, the fourth child of Leonard John 
Schruben and Edna Mary (McKanna) Schruben.  He was preceded in death by 
his parents and siblings Margaret (Sr. Bernard Marie, Sisters of St. 
Joseph), Leo, and Katherine (Becker).  Also preceding him in death were 
his wife of 58 years, Christine Frances (Copt) Schruben, and two 
grandchildren Tucker and Alana.  He is survived by his children, 
Phillip, Mary, Paul, Jeffrey, Mark, Thomas, Peter and Emily and their 
spouses, children, grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. John is 
also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins in the Schruben, 
Becker, McKanna, Copt, and DeBauge families.

John 
attended public schools in Kansas, graduating from Stockton High School 
in May 1943.  He served in the United Stated Army from September 1943, 
to March 1946, and is a World War II Veteran. During his Army service he
 was enrolled for one year in an Army Engineering training program at 
Iowa State University. After his initial engineering training, he was 
sent to the European theater in Nov. 1944, where he served on active 
duty in England, France, and Germany.

After his Army 
service, John returned to Kansas, enrolled at Kansas State University in
 Manhattan in May 1946, graduating in May 1948, with a Bachelor of 
Science Degree in Architectural Engineering. He later pursued graduate 
studies in engineering, receiving an M.S. in Civil Engineering from 
Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago in 1953.

John
 and Christine married in Osage City, Kansas on July 22, 1948. They 
moved to Whiting, Indiana, where John became an architectural engineer 
with Standard Oil of Indiana, where he was employed until 1955. Upon 
joining the Skidmore, Owings and Merrill architecture firm in Chicago, 
Illinois, our growing family moved to Harvey, Illinois, and then 
Flossmoor, Illinois.

In 1969, John founded an 
architectural services firm, PSAE MasterSpec, under the auspices of the 
American Institute of Architects.  John and Christine, along with four 
of their children moved from Illinois to Rockville, Maryland in Sept. 
1972.  John joined the AIA as a member in 1958 and was named a Fellow in
 1972.  Following his retirement from the AIA in 1987, the State 
Department asked him to develop specification systems for American 
embassies. He retired from the profession of architecture in 1989 to 
devote his time and energy to diverse woodworking projects and caring 
for Christine.

Along the way, over his long and 
productive life, he designed and built everything from tools, puzzles, 
games, toys, gizmos, homes, and lots of furniture of his own design and 
restorations of many antiques.  Woodworking was his enduring passion and
 joy.  Many family members and friends received from John drawings and 
building expertise for home additions, remodels, do-overs, etc.

We
 want to express our deepest gratitude to our brother Jeffrey Schruben 
for his diligent and loving care of both our parents during their final 
years, and also to those living nearby, Paul, Thomas, and Ann, for their
 companionship, care, and comfort.

Mass of Christian 
Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at St. 
Thomas Catholic Church, followed by burial at St. Thomas Cemetery in 
Stockton. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Vigil
 Service at 7 PM at the funeral home in Stockton.

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 </figure>Our father John Henry Schruben passed away peacefully at a hospice 
in Maryland on Sept. 30, 2022. He was 96 years old, and the last of 
his generation in our large family.He was born in 
Stockton, Kansas, on January 19, 1926, the fourth child of Leonard John 
Schruben and Edna Mary (McKanna) Schruben. He was preceded in death by 
his parents and siblings Margaret (Sr. Bernard Marie, Sisters of St. 
Joseph), Leo, and Katherine (Becker). Also preceding him in death were 
his wife of 58 years, Christine Frances (Copt) Schruben, and two 
grandchildren Tucker and Alana. He is survived by his children, 
Phillip, Mary, Paul, Jeffrey, Mark, Thomas, Peter and Emily and their 
spouses, children, grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. John is 
also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins in the Schruben, 
Becker, McKanna, Copt, and DeBauge families.John 
attended public schools in Kansas, graduating from Stockton High School 
in May 1943. He served in the United Stated Army from September 1943, 
to March 1946, and is a World War II Veteran. During his Army service he
 was enrolled for one year in an Army Engineering training program at 
Iowa State University. After his initial engineering training, he was 
sent to the European theater in Nov. 1944, where he served on active 
duty in England, France, and Germany.After his Army 
service, John returned to Kansas, enrolled at Kansas State University in
 Manhattan in May 1946, graduating in May 1948, with a Bachelor of 
Science Degree in Architectural Engineering. He later pursued graduate 
studies in engineering, receiving an M.S. in Civil Engineering from 
Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago in 1953.John
 and Christine married in Osage City, Kansas on July 22, 1948. They 
moved to Whiting, Indiana, where John became an architectural engineer 
with Standard Oil of Indiana, where he was employed until 1955. Upon 
joining the Skidmore, Owings and Merrill architecture firm in Chicago, 
Illinois, our growing family moved to Harvey, Illinois, and then 
Flossmoor, Illinois.In 1969, John founded an 
architectural services firm, PSAE MasterSpec, under the auspices of the 
American Institute of Architects. John and Christine, along with four 
of their children moved from Illinois to Rockville, Maryland in Sept. 
1972. John joined the AIA as a member in 1958 and was named a Fellow in
 1972. Following his retirement from the AIA in 1987, the State 
Department asked him to develop specification systems for American 
embassies. He retired from the profession of architecture in 1989 to 
devote his time and energy to diverse woodworking projects and caring 
for Christine.Along the way, over his long and 
productive life, he designed and built everything from tools, puzzles, 
games, toys, gizmos, homes, and lots of furniture of his own design and 
restorations of many antiques. Woodworking was his enduring passion and
 joy. Many family members and friends received from John drawings and 
building expertise for home additions, remodels, do-overs, etc.We
 want to express our deepest gratitude to our brother Jeffrey Schruben 
for his diligent and loving care of both our parents during their final 
years, and also to those living nearby, Paul, Thomas, and Ann, for their
 companionship, care, and comfort.Mass of Christian 
Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at St. 
Thomas Catholic Church, followed by burial at St. Thomas Cemetery in 
Stockton. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Vigil
 Service at 7 PM at the funeral home in Stockton.

John Henry Schruben

Ramona Geralda Cook, 61, of Russell, KS died on October 3, 2022,&nbsp; after a long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Ramona was born on 07/22/1961 in McCook, NE to Raymond and Bernadine Ritter. She grew up in Oberlin, KS and was the 2nd&nbsp;oldest of 5 girls. Ramona graduated Oberlin High School in 1979. She went on to college at Fort Hays State University and graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Education (Go Tigers!)&nbsp;

She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Gregory L. Cook on May 28, 1983, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oberlin, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;From this union they were blessed with 4 children, Audra and Timothy (twins), Matthew and Michael. &nbsp;

Ramona taught school at USD 407 for 25 years from 1983-2008. She then went on to help her son Tim, at the A&amp;W restaurant for a couple years before fully committing to Cooks Home and Auto- adding appliances, furniture, hardware and many other amazing items. Ramona and Greg purchased the store in 2004 and have owned and operated it ever since. &nbsp;

Ramona loved loading up the Astro mini van and taking the entire family on vacations. She enjoyed attending and never missed one of her kids’ recognitions, dance recitals, sporting events or special moments in their lives. She loved going to Chiefs games and when she couldn’t attend, she would watch them on tv. She was also a huge FHSU athletics fan! Ramona was blessed with two grandkids and loved spending time with them. Most recently, Ramona and Greg enjoyed travelling to shows to add new items to the store. She loved her Delta Mu family and was a proud member of St. Mary’s Queen of Angels Catholic -Church in Russell.&nbsp;

Ramona is survived by her spouse, Greg Cook (Russell), 4 children, Audra Henne (Lance Henne) of Wichita, KS, Timothy Cook (Jason Morford) of Russell, KS, Matthew Cook (Kathleen Cook) of Hays, KS and Michael Cook ( Paige Mendicina) of Russell, KS. She is survived by all 4 sisters, Marie Bloss (Jim Bloss) of McKinney, TX, Delores Healey (Grant Jaquith) of Topeka, KS, Rose Marconette (Sean Marconette) of Edwardsville, KS and Cathy Ritter of McKinney, TX. One brother-in-law, Mark Cook (Sandra Cook) of Hays, one sister-in-law, Debbie Cook (Bruce Smith) of Columbus, MT. Two grandchildren Paxton and Sienna Henne, several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. &nbsp;

Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, October 7, 2022, at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Russell.&nbsp; Vigil and Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 6, 2022, at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Thursday at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.&nbsp; 

A Memorial has been established with St. Mary’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Ramona Geralda Cook, 61, of Russell, KS died on October 3, 2022,&nbsp; after a long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Ramona was born on 07/22/1961 in McCook, NE to Raymond and Bernadine Ritter. She grew up in Oberlin, KS and was the 2nd&nbsp;oldest of 5 girls. Ramona graduated Oberlin High School in 1979. She went on to college at Fort Hays State University and graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Education (Go Tigers!)&nbsp;She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Gregory L. Cook on May 28, 1983, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oberlin, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;From this union they were blessed with 4 children, Audra and Timothy (twins), Matthew and Michael. &nbsp;Ramona taught school at USD 407 for 25 years from 1983-2008. She then went on to help her son Tim, at the A&amp;W restaurant for a couple years before fully committing to Cooks Home and Auto- adding appliances, furniture, hardware and many other amazing items. Ramona and Greg purchased the store in 2004 and have owned and operated it ever since. &nbsp;Ramona loved loading up the Astro mini van and taking the entire family on vacations. She enjoyed attending and never missed one of her kids’ recognitions, dance recitals, sporting events or special moments in their lives. She loved going to Chiefs games and when she couldn’t attend, she would watch them on tv. She was also a huge FHSU athletics fan! Ramona was blessed with two grandkids and loved spending time with them. Most recently, Ramona and Greg enjoyed travelling to shows to add new items to the store. She loved her Delta Mu family and was a proud member of St. Mary’s Queen of Angels Catholic -Church in Russell.&nbsp;Ramona is survived by her spouse, Greg Cook (Russell), 4 children, Audra Henne (Lance Henne) of Wichita, KS, Timothy Cook (Jason Morford) of Russell, KS, Matthew Cook (Kathleen Cook) of Hays, KS and Michael Cook ( Paige Mendicina) of Russell, KS. She is survived by all 4 sisters, Marie Bloss (Jim Bloss) of McKinney, TX, Delores Healey (Grant Jaquith) of Topeka, KS, Rose Marconette (Sean Marconette) of Edwardsville, KS and Cathy Ritter of McKinney, TX. One brother-in-law, Mark Cook (Sandra Cook) of Hays, one sister-in-law, Debbie Cook (Bruce Smith) of Columbus, MT. Two grandchildren Paxton and Sienna Henne, several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. &nbsp;Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, October 7, 2022, at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Russell.&nbsp; Vigil and Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 6, 2022, at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Thursday at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with St. Mary’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Ramona Geralda Cook

Patricia Anne Pierce, daughter of Henry F. (III) and Edith L. (Campbell) Pierce was born on April 2, 1946, in Kansas City, MO. Her death occurred Sept. 19, 2022, at Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital, Gardner at the age of 76. 

Patricia lived her early life in Hays, KS. On Nov. 18, 1964, she was united in marriage to Henry Mason Sellers at Hays. This union was blessed with three children: Margaret, Christine and Katherine. Patricia occupied her life with the many activities of a homemaker, housewife, mother and grandmother. She made a family home in several communities in Kansas while traveling with her family until 1987 when Henry and Patricia moved to Manhattan, KS, until 2002 when Patricia moved to Russell, KS and then 2019 when she moved to Gardner, KS to live out her life.&nbsp;

She enjoyed playing the piano for her children and grandchildren and having holidays with family. She also enjoyed researching family genealogy and creating a variety of food dishes. She played the piano for musical productions in Singapore and Manhattan, KS. She was a member of the Episcopal Church.&nbsp;

Those who preceded her in death were parents, Henry F. (III) and (Edith) Lorraine Pierce and two great-granddaughters, Meredith and Macy. Survivors are Henry Sellers of Russell, KS, daughters: Margaret Sellers of Kansas City, MO, Christine Sellers and Katherine Sellers of Russell, KS. Also surviving are her granddaughters: Angela (Miller) Meyer and husband, Patrick of Adrian, MO, Jamie Crawford of St. John, KS, Randi Steinle of Yukon, OK, and Chandler (Reich) Sellens and husband, Jacob Sellens of Russell, KS, Great-grandchildren: Edwin, Porter, Veda, Reese and Adler. Brother, Henry F. Pierce (IIII) and wife Mary Lynn of Ohio, sister Mary Beth Sayre, and husband Larry of Texas, and a number of other relatives.

On Monday, October 17, 2022 at 11 a.m. family and friends will gather at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel located at 2509 Vine Street, Hays, Kansas 67601 for a celebration of Patricia's life.&nbsp; Patricia will be buried at Mount Allen Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.

<figure>
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 </figure>Patricia Anne Pierce, daughter of Henry F. (III) and Edith L. (Campbell) Pierce was born on April 2, 1946, in Kansas City, MO. Her death occurred Sept. 19, 2022, at Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital, Gardner at the age of 76. Patricia lived her early life in Hays, KS. On Nov. 18, 1964, she was united in marriage to Henry Mason Sellers at Hays. This union was blessed with three children: Margaret, Christine and Katherine. Patricia occupied her life with the many activities of a homemaker, housewife, mother and grandmother. She made a family home in several communities in Kansas while traveling with her family until 1987 when Henry and Patricia moved to Manhattan, KS, until 2002 when Patricia moved to Russell, KS and then 2019 when she moved to Gardner, KS to live out her life.&nbsp;She enjoyed playing the piano for her children and grandchildren and having holidays with family. She also enjoyed researching family genealogy and creating a variety of food dishes. She played the piano for musical productions in Singapore and Manhattan, KS. She was a member of the Episcopal Church.&nbsp;Those who preceded her in death were parents, Henry F. (III) and (Edith) Lorraine Pierce and two great-granddaughters, Meredith and Macy. Survivors are Henry Sellers of Russell, KS, daughters: Margaret Sellers of Kansas City, MO, Christine Sellers and Katherine Sellers of Russell, KS. Also surviving are her granddaughters: Angela (Miller) Meyer and husband, Patrick of Adrian, MO, Jamie Crawford of St. John, KS, Randi Steinle of Yukon, OK, and Chandler (Reich) Sellens and husband, Jacob Sellens of Russell, KS, Great-grandchildren: Edwin, Porter, Veda, Reese and Adler. Brother, Henry F. Pierce (IIII) and wife Mary Lynn of Ohio, sister Mary Beth Sayre, and husband Larry of Texas, and a number of other relatives.On Monday, October 17, 2022 at 11 a.m. family and friends will gather at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel located at 2509 Vine Street, Hays, Kansas 67601 for a celebration of Patricia's life.&nbsp; Patricia will be buried at Mount Allen Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.

Patricia Anne Pierce

The family of a longtime Hays businessman is having a celebration of life for him on Thursday.

Friends and acquaintances of <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/991fa8c0-ac00-4848-be67-c30aa7e024a8">Russ Clark</a> are invited to attend a casual reception from 9 a.m. to noon at the Strand, 1102 Main.

Clark's family decided the Strand was a fitting location because he opened The Village Shop in that location with Don Volker in 1963.

Clark worked at his business for 27 years before retiring in 1990.

He died in December of 2020 at the age of 96 years. <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/991fa8c0-ac00-4848-be67-c30aa7e024a8">Because that was in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, his family decided to wait until a later time for people to gather safely in his honor.</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1664651456246.png" alt="Russ Clark&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Russ Clark&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>SubmittedThe family of a longtime Hays businessman is having a celebration of life for him on Thursday.Friends and acquaintances of <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/991fa8c0-ac00-4848-be67-c30aa7e024a8">Russ Clark</a> are invited to attend a casual reception from 9 a.m. to noon at the Strand, 1102 Main.Clark's family decided the Strand was a fitting location because he opened The Village Shop in that location with Don Volker in 1963.Clark worked at his business for 27 years before retiring in 1990.He died in December of 2020 at the age of 96 years. <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/991fa8c0-ac00-4848-be67-c30aa7e024a8">Because that was in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, his family decided to wait until a later time for people to gather safely in his honor.</a>

Celebration of life set for longtime Hays businessman

Blas Rodriguez Sr., age 67, passed away on 
September 30, 2022, at the Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, 
Colorado.&nbsp; He was born on February 3, 1955, in Satevo, Chihuahua, Mexico,
 the son of Nicolas and Petra Alvidrez Rodriguez.&nbsp; A resident of Scott 
City, Kansas, since 1991, he was a retired mill operator and feed truck 
driver for Poky Feeders in Scott City, Kansas.

He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas.

On October 13, 1984, he married Graciela Armendariz in Satevo, Chihuahua, Mexico.&nbsp; She survives.

Survivors include his Wife - Graciela Rodriguez of Scott City, 
Kansas, Three Sons - Blas Jr. &amp; Claudia Rodriguez of Scott City, 
Kansas, Noe &amp; Yuri Rodriguez of Scott City, Kansas, Carlos &amp; 
Berenice Rodriguez of Scott City, Kansas, Two Daughters - Reyna 
Rodriguez of Scott City, Kansas and Diana &amp; Luis Aguilera of Scott 
City, Kansas, One Brother - Jesus Rodriguez of Scott City, Kansas, Four 
Sisters - Trinidad Rodriguez of Mexico, Hilda Prieto of Canyon City, 
Colorado, Luz M. Rodriguez of Clovis, New Mexico, Edelmira Rodriguez of 
Mexico and Seven Grandchildren.

Services are pending with Pricer and Sons Funeral Homes.

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 </figure>Blas Rodriguez Sr., age 67, passed away on 
September 30, 2022, at the Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, 
Colorado.&nbsp; He was born on February 3, 1955, in Satevo, Chihuahua, Mexico,
 the son of Nicolas and Petra Alvidrez Rodriguez.&nbsp; A resident of Scott 
City, Kansas, since 1991, he was a retired mill operator and feed truck 
driver for Poky Feeders in Scott City, Kansas.He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas.On October 13, 1984, he married Graciela Armendariz in Satevo, Chihuahua, Mexico.&nbsp; She survives.Survivors include his Wife - Graciela Rodriguez of Scott City, 
Kansas, Three Sons - Blas Jr. &amp; Claudia Rodriguez of Scott City, 
Kansas, Noe &amp; Yuri Rodriguez of Scott City, Kansas, Carlos &amp; 
Berenice Rodriguez of Scott City, Kansas, Two Daughters - Reyna 
Rodriguez of Scott City, Kansas and Diana &amp; Luis Aguilera of Scott 
City, Kansas, One Brother - Jesus Rodriguez of Scott City, Kansas, Four 
Sisters - Trinidad Rodriguez of Mexico, Hilda Prieto of Canyon City, 
Colorado, Luz M. Rodriguez of Clovis, New Mexico, Edelmira Rodriguez of 
Mexico and Seven Grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his Parents.Services are pending with Pricer and Sons Funeral Homes.

Blas Rodriguez Sr.

November 15, 1931 ~ October 3, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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 </figure>November 15, 1931 ~ October 3, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

Robert 'Bob' Hildreth

Kenneth
 LeRoy Michaelis died 24 of August 2022 in Yelm, Thurston County, 
Washington, at the home of his daughter, Dawn Faber. Ken was born in the
 hospital, the 1st of July 1944 in Hoisington, Barton County, Kansas, 
the loving son of Ruben Michaelis and Katherine Sophia Miller. Ken grew 
up on a farm Northeast of Susank, Kansas and started taking accordion 
lessons at a young age. When he was 8 years old he played in the popular
 Eddie Basgall Band to help supplement his family's income.

Ken
 joined the United States Army in 1962 where he was a member of the 5th 
Army Band located near Chicago. After his years in the Army Ken became a
 professional musician, arranger and&nbsp; composer. Ken performed and 
arranged music for Eddie Basgall, Tony Albert, Red Skelton, Bob Hope, 
Kenny Rogers, Olivia Newton-John, and many more big names in the Country
 Music industry. He lived in Branson, Missouri, on and off for about 30 
years, where he worked with the Cajun Connection at Silver Dollar City, 
Shoji Tabuchi, The Osmond Brothers and most recently Lee Roy Van Dyke. 
Ken won several music awards during his career in Branson:&nbsp; Entertainer 
of the year and also Keyboard player of the year.

Ken
 had survived his parents and siblings: Ella Mae Bender- Bushell, 
Victoria Bernice Ehrlich and Clifford Dean Michaelis. Ken leaves behind 
two daughters: Dawn Faber of Yelm, Washington, and Jackie Maxfield of 
Salt Lake City, Utah, and 12 grandchildren.

Graveside service will be held 14th of October at 4pm at the Hoisington Cemetery.

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 </figure>Kenneth
 LeRoy Michaelis died 24 of August 2022 in Yelm, Thurston County, 
Washington, at the home of his daughter, Dawn Faber. Ken was born in the
 hospital, the 1st of July 1944 in Hoisington, Barton County, Kansas, 
the loving son of Ruben Michaelis and Katherine Sophia Miller. Ken grew 
up on a farm Northeast of Susank, Kansas and started taking accordion 
lessons at a young age. When he was 8 years old he played in the popular
 Eddie Basgall Band to help supplement his family's income.Ken
 joined the United States Army in 1962 where he was a member of the 5th 
Army Band located near Chicago. After his years in the Army Ken became a
 professional musician, arranger and&nbsp; composer. Ken performed and 
arranged music for Eddie Basgall, Tony Albert, Red Skelton, Bob Hope, 
Kenny Rogers, Olivia Newton-John, and many more big names in the Country
 Music industry. He lived in Branson, Missouri, on and off for about 30 
years, where he worked with the Cajun Connection at Silver Dollar City, 
Shoji Tabuchi, The Osmond Brothers and most recently Lee Roy Van Dyke. 
Ken won several music awards during his career in Branson:&nbsp; Entertainer 
of the year and also Keyboard player of the year.Ken
 had survived his parents and siblings: Ella Mae Bender- Bushell, 
Victoria Bernice Ehrlich and Clifford Dean Michaelis. Ken leaves behind 
two daughters: Dawn Faber of Yelm, Washington, and Jackie Maxfield of 
Salt Lake City, Utah, and 12 grandchildren.Graveside service will be held 14th of October at 4pm at the Hoisington Cemetery.

Kenneth LeRoy Michaelis

Loretta Marie Maske, 79, died on Friday, September 30, 2022, at the Main Street Manor in Russell, Kansas.

Loretta was born on May 26, 1943, in Hoxie, Kansas, the daughter of 
Martin and Josephine (Jegen) Bieker.&nbsp; She grew up in Hoxie and graduated
 from Hoxie High School.&nbsp; She met, fell in love and was united in 
marriage to William J. Maske on July 13, 1963, in Grainfield, Kansas.&nbsp; 
From this union they were blessed with 3 children, sons Kevin and Terry 
and a daughter Tracey.&nbsp;

She lived her entire life in Kansas living in Sharon Springs, 
Lindsborg, Salina, Fairport and has lived in Russell, Kansas, for 20 
years.&nbsp; She received nursing and EMT training and worked as a Licensed 
Practical Nurse.&nbsp; She was a longtime member of St. Mary Catholic Church 
in Russell.&nbsp; She enjoyed gardening and took pride in and worked hard 
maintaining a beautiful yard.&nbsp; She also enjoyed shopping, going to 
garage sales and thrift stores and watching Jayhawk basketball, Chiefs 
football and Royals baseball.&nbsp; Most of all she enjoyed spending time 
with her family, especially her children, grandchildren and great 
grandchildren.

Surviving family include her sons Kevin Maske and Terry Maske both of
 Grand Island, Nebraska; daughter Tracey Nabity and husband Phillip of 
Casper, Wyoming; brother Lawrence Bieker of Hoxie, Kansas; 5 
grandchildren Reece Peters, P.J. Nabity, Nathan and Justin Salpas and 
Sha’nera Maske and one great grandson Arthur Aaron Salpas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband William on October 
13, 2017, brother LaVern Bieker and granddaughter Dariawna Maske.

A celebration of the funeral mass for Loretta’s life will be held at 
11 A.M on Thursday, October 06, 2022, at the St. Mary Queen of Angels 
Catholic Church in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. Mary 
Catholic Cemetery in Russell.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. 
on Wednesday, October 05, 2022, with family greeting guests from 6 P.M. 
to 7 P.M. Wednesday evening at the mortuary.&nbsp; 

Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service 
arrangements.

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 </figure>Loretta Marie Maske, 79, died on Friday, September 30, 2022, at the Main Street Manor in Russell, Kansas.Loretta was born on May 26, 1943, in Hoxie, Kansas, the daughter of 
Martin and Josephine (Jegen) Bieker.&nbsp; She grew up in Hoxie and graduated
 from Hoxie High School.&nbsp; She met, fell in love and was united in 
marriage to William J. Maske on July 13, 1963, in Grainfield, Kansas.&nbsp; 
From this union they were blessed with 3 children, sons Kevin and Terry 
and a daughter Tracey.&nbsp;She lived her entire life in Kansas living in Sharon Springs, 
Lindsborg, Salina, Fairport and has lived in Russell, Kansas, for 20 
years.&nbsp; She received nursing and EMT training and worked as a Licensed 
Practical Nurse.&nbsp; She was a longtime member of St. Mary Catholic Church 
in Russell.&nbsp; She enjoyed gardening and took pride in and worked hard 
maintaining a beautiful yard.&nbsp; She also enjoyed shopping, going to 
garage sales and thrift stores and watching Jayhawk basketball, Chiefs 
football and Royals baseball.&nbsp; Most of all she enjoyed spending time 
with her family, especially her children, grandchildren and great 
grandchildren.Surviving family include her sons Kevin Maske and Terry Maske both of
 Grand Island, Nebraska; daughter Tracey Nabity and husband Phillip of 
Casper, Wyoming; brother Lawrence Bieker of Hoxie, Kansas; 5 
grandchildren Reece Peters, P.J. Nabity, Nathan and Justin Salpas and 
Sha’nera Maske and one great grandson Arthur Aaron Salpas.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband William on October 
13, 2017, brother LaVern Bieker and granddaughter Dariawna Maske.A celebration of the funeral mass for Loretta’s life will be held at 
11 A.M on Thursday, October 06, 2022, at the St. Mary Queen of Angels 
Catholic Church in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. Mary 
Catholic Cemetery in Russell.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. 
on Wednesday, October 05, 2022, with family greeting guests from 6 P.M. 
to 7 P.M. Wednesday evening at the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service 
arrangements.

Loretta Marie Maske

Dorlene Elsa Radke Steele went to meet her heavenly father on Sept 
29, 2022. She was born September 24, 1925, in Milberger, Russell County, 
Kansas, to William Fredrick Radke and Ida Magdalena Karst Radke.

As a child, Dorlene attended a one room country school house in 
Milberger, Kansas. She graduated from Salt City Business College, 
Hutchinson, Kansas, in 1945 with Honors. Dorlene married William Lenard 
Steele on January 16, 1946, in Russell, Kansas, he preceded her in death 
on January 19, 1993. Dorlene worked for Dr. EC Elfert in Hutchinson, 
Kansas before moving to Dodge City, in 1955, where she worked for Dr. WJ
 Holman for 33 years until his retirement. She then worked for Dr. Glen 
Mitchell until her retirement in 2001. Dorlene worked as a dental 
receptionist and chair side assistant for a total of 53 years, she loved
 her work. Family was extremely important to her, one of her most 
valuable gifts was her ability to make each and every one of her 
children, grandchildren and great grandchildren feel so loved. She was a
 beautiful woman inside and out and had a lot of class, style, grace and
 a contagious smile.

As an infant, Dorlene was baptized in the Lutheran Faith and 
confirmed in 1940 by Rev. Gemelich of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in 
Milberger, Kansas. She was a member of the Social Order of Beauceant and
 a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 97, Dorlene received 
her 25-year membership pin in 2013. Dorlene was a member of SKAVI, 
Southwest Kansas Association of the Visually Impaired.

Dorlene was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers; 
Harvey E. Radke, Marvin L. Radke,sister; Lorene (Radke) Kahler and one 
grandson, William J. Steele.

Dorlene is survived by her four children; Cyrilla Petracek of 
Emporia, Kansas, Patricia Trotter of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, William 
Steele and wife Pam of Nixa, Missouri, Roxanne Beck and husband Pat, 
Dodge City, Kansas, 9 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 5 
great-great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at Swaim Funeral Chapel on Saturday 
October&nbsp; 8, 2022, at 10:00 AM with Mr. Ken Winter and Mr. Kurt Lampe 
presiding. Entombment will follow at Scroggins Memorial Mausoleum in 
Dodge City. Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel on Friday, 
October 7, 2022, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM with the family receiving 
friends from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the funeral home. 

Memorials are 
suggested to Manor of the Plains or Hospice of the Prairie in care of 
the funeral home.&nbsp; Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online 
guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Dorlene Elsa Radke Steele went to meet her heavenly father on Sept 
29, 2022. She was born September 24, 1925, in Milberger, Russell County, 
Kansas, to William Fredrick Radke and Ida Magdalena Karst Radke.As a child, Dorlene attended a one room country school house in 
Milberger, Kansas. She graduated from Salt City Business College, 
Hutchinson, Kansas, in 1945 with Honors. Dorlene married William Lenard 
Steele on January 16, 1946, in Russell, Kansas, he preceded her in death 
on January 19, 1993. Dorlene worked for Dr. EC Elfert in Hutchinson, 
Kansas before moving to Dodge City, in 1955, where she worked for Dr. WJ
 Holman for 33 years until his retirement. She then worked for Dr. Glen 
Mitchell until her retirement in 2001. Dorlene worked as a dental 
receptionist and chair side assistant for a total of 53 years, she loved
 her work. Family was extremely important to her, one of her most 
valuable gifts was her ability to make each and every one of her 
children, grandchildren and great grandchildren feel so loved. She was a
 beautiful woman inside and out and had a lot of class, style, grace and
 a contagious smile.As an infant, Dorlene was baptized in the Lutheran Faith and 
confirmed in 1940 by Rev. Gemelich of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in 
Milberger, Kansas. She was a member of the Social Order of Beauceant and
 a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 97, Dorlene received 
her 25-year membership pin in 2013. Dorlene was a member of SKAVI, 
Southwest Kansas Association of the Visually Impaired.Dorlene was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers; 
Harvey E. Radke, Marvin L. Radke,sister; Lorene (Radke) Kahler and one 
grandson, William J. Steele.Dorlene is survived by her four children; Cyrilla Petracek of 
Emporia, Kansas, Patricia Trotter of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, William 
Steele and wife Pam of Nixa, Missouri, Roxanne Beck and husband Pat, 
Dodge City, Kansas, 9 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 5 
great-great grandchildren.Funeral service will be held at Swaim Funeral Chapel on Saturday 
October&nbsp; 8, 2022, at 10:00 AM with Mr. Ken Winter and Mr. Kurt Lampe 
presiding. Entombment will follow at Scroggins Memorial Mausoleum in 
Dodge City. Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel on Friday, 
October 7, 2022, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM with the family receiving 
friends from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorials are 
suggested to Manor of the Plains or Hospice of the Prairie in care of 
the funeral home.&nbsp; Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online 
guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

Dorlene Elsa Radke Steele

Freda McMillan, 92, died on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at her home in 
Garden City. She was born on August 20, 1930, in Trego County, the 
daughter of John Henry &amp; Lena (Knaus) Mai. She married Ted McMillan
 on August 31, 1949, at Raton, New Mexico. He died on June 15, 2018. 
Freda moved with her family to Finney County in 1945 where she attended 
Garden City High School. She and her husband farmed in Southern Finney 
County. She was a member of the Plymell Union Church where she was 
involved with the bible study group, taught Sunday School, worked in the
 kitchen on church events and took care of the church rose garden. She 
enjoyed her flowers and cooking and was well known for her coconut pies. 
She is survived by her Daughter- Kathy &amp; Dan Kraus, 3 Sons- Danny 
McMillan, Rod &amp; Sharon McMillan and Randy &amp; Shelle McMillan all 
of Garden City, Sister- Esther Krug of Garden City, 17 Grandchildren and
 24 Great-Grandchildren with 2 on the way. She was preceded in death by
 her Parents, Husband, Daughter-In-Law- Nancy McMillan, Brother- Emil 
Mai and 2 Sisters- Ruth Burdick and Lydia Schweer. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Wednesday at Plymell Union Church 
with Pastor Steve Talley and Pastor Rod McMillan officiating. Burial 
will be in Valley View Cemetery in Garden City.

 Memorials are suggested
 to Plymell Union Church or Leave A Legacy Foundation in care of Garnand
 Funeral Home.  Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

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 </figure>Freda McMillan, 92, died on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at her home in 
Garden City. She was born on August 20, 1930, in Trego County, the 
daughter of John Henry &amp; Lena (Knaus) Mai. She married Ted McMillan
 on August 31, 1949, at Raton, New Mexico. He died on June 15, 2018. 
Freda moved with her family to Finney County in 1945 where she attended 
Garden City High School. She and her husband farmed in Southern Finney 
County. She was a member of the Plymell Union Church where she was 
involved with the bible study group, taught Sunday School, worked in the
 kitchen on church events and took care of the church rose garden. She 
enjoyed her flowers and cooking and was well known for her coconut pies. 
She is survived by her Daughter- Kathy &amp; Dan Kraus, 3 Sons- Danny 
McMillan, Rod &amp; Sharon McMillan and Randy &amp; Shelle McMillan all 
of Garden City, Sister- Esther Krug of Garden City, 17 Grandchildren and
 24 Great-Grandchildren with 2 on the way. She was preceded in death by
 her Parents, Husband, Daughter-In-Law- Nancy McMillan, Brother- Emil 
Mai and 2 Sisters- Ruth Burdick and Lydia Schweer. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Wednesday at Plymell Union Church 
with Pastor Steve Talley and Pastor Rod McMillan officiating. Burial 
will be in Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Memorials are suggested
 to Plymell Union Church or Leave A Legacy Foundation in care of Garnand
 Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Freda McMillan

Lois Mary Bryant, 87, passed away on September 30, 2022, at the 
Sheridan County Health Complex in Hoxie with her family by her side.  
She was born on December 28, 1934, in Griffith, Indiana, to Adolph and 
Naomi (Sampson) Penning.

Lois grew up in Griffith, Indiana, and 
graduated from Griffith High School in 1952.  After high school she 
attended Manchester University in Indiana.  She then moved to Denver and
 met John Bryant at church.  The two then got married on April 26, 1958,&nbsp; in Griffith, Indiana.  To this union they had two daughters: Susan and 
Patricia.  When the girls were very young, they moved to Quinter and 
then to Oberlin where they bought a farm.  Lois loved to help on the 
farm. She would drive the trucks, feed the cows, and even just sit in 
the pickup with her daughters to just watch the cows and count them.

Lois
 also had a passion for sewing, bowling, knitting, quilting, and 
crocheting.  She made her wedding dress and all the dresses for the 
bridesmaids.  She also made all the girl’s clothes all the way up to 6th
 grade.  If she wasn’t knitting something you could find her 
scrapbooking, reading, doing puzzles, or watching movies and TV.  Lois 
loved to travel.  Especially on bus tours.  Lois even went on an Alaskan
 Cruise (twice).  Most of all Lois loved to be around her family, 
especially her grandkids.  In the summer she would take them to the pool
 for swimming lessons or to just swim.  She would teach them how to cook
 and sew.

Lois is survived by her daughters: Susan Lubang and 
Patricia (Barry) Richards; grandchildren: Curtis (Amanda) Richards, 
Bryan Richards, Jonathon (Amanda) Richards, Andrew (Brooklyn) Richards, 
Rebecca (Clive) Cook, and Jennifer Lubang; great grandchildren: Alex, 
Sophia, Ellie, Trent, Holly, Brylee, Hadley, and Oakleigh; sister: Karen
 Martinez.  She was preceded by her parents; husband: John Bryant; 
sisters: Evelyn Grimm and Miriam Jensen.

Funeral services will be 
held on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Lund Covenant Church at 11:00 AM.  
Visitation will be from 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Friday, October 7, 2022, at 
Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin, KS.  Burial will be in Oberlin Cemetery at 
1:30 PM. 

 Memorial contributions may be made out to Miriam’s Hope.  
Condolences can be left at www.paulsfh.com.

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 </figure>Lois Mary Bryant, 87, passed away on September 30, 2022, at the 
Sheridan County Health Complex in Hoxie with her family by her side. 
She was born on December 28, 1934, in Griffith, Indiana, to Adolph and 
Naomi (Sampson) Penning.Lois grew up in Griffith, Indiana, and 
graduated from Griffith High School in 1952. After high school she 
attended Manchester University in Indiana. She then moved to Denver and
 met John Bryant at church. The two then got married on April 26, 1958,&nbsp; in Griffith, Indiana. To this union they had two daughters: Susan and 
Patricia. When the girls were very young, they moved to Quinter and 
then to Oberlin where they bought a farm. Lois loved to help on the 
farm. She would drive the trucks, feed the cows, and even just sit in 
the pickup with her daughters to just watch the cows and count them.Lois
 also had a passion for sewing, bowling, knitting, quilting, and 
crocheting. She made her wedding dress and all the dresses for the 
bridesmaids. She also made all the girl’s clothes all the way up to 6th
 grade. If she wasn’t knitting something you could find her 
scrapbooking, reading, doing puzzles, or watching movies and TV. Lois 
loved to travel. Especially on bus tours. Lois even went on an Alaskan
 Cruise (twice). Most of all Lois loved to be around her family, 
especially her grandkids. In the summer she would take them to the pool
 for swimming lessons or to just swim. She would teach them how to cook
 and sew.Lois is survived by her daughters: Susan Lubang and 
Patricia (Barry) Richards; grandchildren: Curtis (Amanda) Richards, 
Bryan Richards, Jonathon (Amanda) Richards, Andrew (Brooklyn) Richards, 
Rebecca (Clive) Cook, and Jennifer Lubang; great grandchildren: Alex, 
Sophia, Ellie, Trent, Holly, Brylee, Hadley, and Oakleigh; sister: Karen
 Martinez. She was preceded by her parents; husband: John Bryant; 
sisters: Evelyn Grimm and Miriam Jensen.Funeral services will be 
held on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Lund Covenant Church at 11:00 AM. 
Visitation will be from 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Friday, October 7, 2022, at 
Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin, KS. Burial will be in Oberlin Cemetery at 
1:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made out to Miriam’s Hope. 
Condolences can be left at www.paulsfh.com.

Lois Mary Bryant

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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

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Elaine Georgia (Sayre) Lawson

Donna Lou Ellyn (Pepper) Elder, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City following a brief illness. 
Donna Lou, or “Nonny” as she was affectionately known by her grandchildren, was born May 15, 1938, in Lakin, Kan., to Don and Vera Pepper. 
On Nov. 22, 1959, she married the love of her life Pat Elder in Johnson. He preceded her in death on April 29, 1995. Donna and Pat raised three daughters, Lynn, Lori and Lona. &nbsp;Donna Lou was a graduate of Fort Hays State College and taught elementary school for 49 years, all but one of those years in the Leoti school district. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of 
Leoti. 
She was a tremendous sports fan, especially KU basketball and all Big 12 football and basketball. She often told stories about working as a scorekeeper during Leoti 
basketball games. She enjoyed cross-stitching and all hand crafts, but 
her greatest joy was her family. 
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Lori Christensen; two brothers, LaVere Pepper and Weyland Pepper; and a nephew, Allyn Pepper. &nbsp;Survivors include her daughter Lynn Blau and husband Stan of Leoti; her daughter Lona DuVall of Garden City; a son-in-law, Leif Christensen of Leoti; a brother, Clifford Pepper of Liberal; five grandchildren, Adam Blau and wife Mel of Scott City, Hunter Carson and wife Rachel of Garden City, Lars Christensen of Anthony, Kan., Leighlyn Shifflett and husband Reagan of Hinesville, Ga., and Abigayle Blau of Hays; and four great-grandchildren, Nathaniel Blau, Maverick Shifflett, Garrett Shifflett, and Easton Shifflett. 
Cremation was chosen. There will be no visitation. Garnand Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 
Funeral Services will be announced at a later date. 
Memorials are suggested to the Finney County Humane Society, 124 N. Fleming St., Garden City KS, 67846.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Donna Lou Ellyn (Pepper) Elder, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City following a brief illness. 
Donna Lou, or “Nonny” as she was affectionately known by her grandchildren, was born May 15, 1938, in Lakin, Kan., to Don and Vera Pepper. 
On Nov. 22, 1959, she married the love of her life Pat Elder in Johnson. He preceded her in death on April 29, 1995. Donna and Pat raised three daughters, Lynn, Lori and Lona. &nbsp;Donna Lou was a graduate of Fort Hays State College and taught elementary school for 49 years, all but one of those years in the Leoti school district. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of 
Leoti. 
She was a tremendous sports fan, especially KU basketball and all Big 12 football and basketball. She often told stories about working as a scorekeeper during Leoti 
basketball games. She enjoyed cross-stitching and all hand crafts, but 
her greatest joy was her family. 
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Lori Christensen; two brothers, LaVere Pepper and Weyland Pepper; and a nephew, Allyn Pepper. &nbsp;Survivors include her daughter Lynn Blau and husband Stan of Leoti; her daughter Lona DuVall of Garden City; a son-in-law, Leif Christensen of Leoti; a brother, Clifford Pepper of Liberal; five grandchildren, Adam Blau and wife Mel of Scott City, Hunter Carson and wife Rachel of Garden City, Lars Christensen of Anthony, Kan., Leighlyn Shifflett and husband Reagan of Hinesville, Ga., and Abigayle Blau of Hays; and four great-grandchildren, Nathaniel Blau, Maverick Shifflett, Garrett Shifflett, and Easton Shifflett. 
Cremation was chosen. There will be no visitation. Garnand Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 
Funeral Services will be announced at a later date. 
Memorials are suggested to the Finney County Humane Society, 124 N. Fleming St., Garden City KS, 67846.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Donna Lou Ellyn (Pepper) Elder

Scott Lee Redmon, 68, passed away on October 2, 2022, in Oberlin, KS 
with his family by his side.  He was born on February 5, 1954, in 
Greeley, CO to Melvin and Imogene (Green) Redmon.

Scott grew up in
 Greeley and Thornton, CO and in 1973 he graduated from Thornton High 
School.  On May 25, 1974, Scott married Carol Groves in Loveland, CO.  He
 had several occupations and did a little bit of everything but really 
enjoyed farming.  But most of all he loved to be with his family, go 
fishing, listen and play lots of music.  Especially the guitar.

Scott
 is survived by his wife, Carol Redmon of Oberlin, KS; daughters: 
Crystal (Ted) Stapleton of Stockton, KS and Melissa (Ronald Sporing) 
Mayden of Colby, KS; grandchildren: Makaila (Brandon) Kats of Prairie 
View, KS, Lane Stapleton of Stockton, KS, Taylor (Chyenne) Mayden of 
Gothenburg, NE, Brendan Mayden of Hays, KS; great grandsons: Jace Kats 
and Jaxon Harvey; sister, KayLee (Greg) Mendonca of Columbus, OH.  He 
was preceded by his parents, grandson: Ty Scott Redmon-Stapleton; 
sister: DeeAnn Beard.

The family has chosen cremation and services
 will be held at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be made out 
to the Scott Redmon Memorial Fund in care of Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. 
Penn Ave. Oberlin, KS 67749.  Condolences can be left at 
www.paulsfh.com.

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 </figure>Scott Lee Redmon, 68, passed away on October 2, 2022, in Oberlin, KS 
with his family by his side. He was born on February 5, 1954, in 
Greeley, CO to Melvin and Imogene (Green) Redmon.Scott grew up in
 Greeley and Thornton, CO and in 1973 he graduated from Thornton High 
School. On May 25, 1974, Scott married Carol Groves in Loveland, CO. He
 had several occupations and did a little bit of everything but really 
enjoyed farming. But most of all he loved to be with his family, go 
fishing, listen and play lots of music. Especially the guitar.Scott
 is survived by his wife, Carol Redmon of Oberlin, KS; daughters: 
Crystal (Ted) Stapleton of Stockton, KS and Melissa (Ronald Sporing) 
Mayden of Colby, KS; grandchildren: Makaila (Brandon) Kats of Prairie 
View, KS, Lane Stapleton of Stockton, KS, Taylor (Chyenne) Mayden of 
Gothenburg, NE, Brendan Mayden of Hays, KS; great grandsons: Jace Kats 
and Jaxon Harvey; sister, KayLee (Greg) Mendonca of Columbus, OH. He 
was preceded by his parents, grandson: Ty Scott Redmon-Stapleton; 
sister: DeeAnn Beard.The family has chosen cremation and services
 will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made out 
to the Scott Redmon Memorial Fund in care of Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. 
Penn Ave. Oberlin, KS 67749. Condolences can be left at 
www.paulsfh.com.

Scott Lee Redmon

Wednesday, April 29th, 1942-Sunday, October 2nd, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Wednesday, April 29th, 1942-Sunday, October 2nd, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

David Ketchum

Roque Florez Garcia passed away on October 1, 2022, in Stockton,
 Kansas, at the age of 70. He was born on August 16, 1952, in Larned, 
Kansas, to Modesto and Ventura (Florez) Garcia. He was married to Brenda 
(Hunter) Garcia on October 20, 1973, in Stockton, KS. They were blessed 
with two children: Cory and Donna.

Roque grew up in St.
 John, Kansas, and after high school he attained an Associate Degree from
 NCK Technical College in Beloit, KS. He worked many years in 
maintenance at Valley View Apartments and then the Rooks County 
Courthouse in Stockton, retiring two years ago. Roque took much pride in
 his duties at the courthouse and enjoyed working for all the people. He
 was a member of Stockton Lions Club.

Roque loved his 
family and spending time with his grandkids. He enjoyed Chiefs and KU 
Basketball games which he oftentimes attended with his good friends, 
Duane Harris and Dennis Bedore. He also loved music and playing the 
drums with his band, Rolling Thunder.

Roque is survived
 by his children, Cory and Donna Garcia of Stockton; siblings, Sally 
Devena of Buhler, KS, Ted (Sandy) Garcia of Wichita, Lupe (Gerry) Hudson
 of St. John, KS, Luis (Susan) Garcia of Hutchinson, KS, Margarita 
(Gayle) Kent of St. John, Mary Peschka of St. John, Jesse (Gladys) 
Garcia of St. John, and Nick (LaDona) Garcia of Silverlake, KS; and 4 
grandchildren, Emil, Jake, Jo and Zeke.

He is preceded 
in death by his parents, Modesto and Ventura Garcia; brother, John 
Garcia; brother-in-law, Wayne Devena; and his wife, Brenda who he gets 
to celebrate their 49th Anniversary in heaven with.

A 
funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 11 AM at 
the Stockton United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the 
Stockton Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 
the funeral home in Stockton.

Memorials are suggested 
to Cory or Donna Garcia and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease 
Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Roque Florez Garcia passed away on October 1, 2022, in Stockton,
 Kansas, at the age of 70. He was born on August 16, 1952, in Larned, 
Kansas, to Modesto and Ventura (Florez) Garcia. He was married to Brenda 
(Hunter) Garcia on October 20, 1973, in Stockton, KS. They were blessed 
with two children: Cory and Donna.Roque grew up in St.
 John, Kansas, and after high school he attained an Associate Degree from
 NCK Technical College in Beloit, KS. He worked many years in 
maintenance at Valley View Apartments and then the Rooks County 
Courthouse in Stockton, retiring two years ago. Roque took much pride in
 his duties at the courthouse and enjoyed working for all the people. He
 was a member of Stockton Lions Club.Roque loved his 
family and spending time with his grandkids. He enjoyed Chiefs and KU 
Basketball games which he oftentimes attended with his good friends, 
Duane Harris and Dennis Bedore. He also loved music and playing the 
drums with his band, Rolling Thunder.Roque is survived
 by his children, Cory and Donna Garcia of Stockton; siblings, Sally 
Devena of Buhler, KS, Ted (Sandy) Garcia of Wichita, Lupe (Gerry) Hudson
 of St. John, KS, Luis (Susan) Garcia of Hutchinson, KS, Margarita 
(Gayle) Kent of St. John, Mary Peschka of St. John, Jesse (Gladys) 
Garcia of St. John, and Nick (LaDona) Garcia of Silverlake, KS; and 4 
grandchildren, Emil, Jake, Jo and Zeke.He is preceded 
in death by his parents, Modesto and Ventura Garcia; brother, John 
Garcia; brother-in-law, Wayne Devena; and his wife, Brenda who he gets 
to celebrate their 49th Anniversary in heaven with.A 
funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 11 AM at 
the Stockton United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the 
Stockton Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 
the funeral home in Stockton.Memorials are suggested 
to Cory or Donna Garcia and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease 
Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.&nbsp;

Roque Florez Garcia

Scott Dustin Princ, formerly of Wilson, KS, passed away on September 
30, 2022, at his home in Salina, KS at the age of 52. He was born on 
August 31, 1970, in Ellsworth, KS to John and Barbara (Hlaus) Princ. He 
Married Lynn (Valcorza) Princ in 2009 and they later divorced.

Scott
 grew up in Wilson and graduated from Wilson High School in 1989. After 
high school, he attended North Central Technical College in Beloit, KS 
and worked at Farm Mechanic and Electronics in Beloit. He later moved to
 Salina and worked in maintenance at Tony’s Pizza Plant and he currently
 worked for Russell Stover Candies Factory in Abilene, KS.

Scott
 enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved Mesha dearly and treasured time 
spent with her taking her to fairs, carnivals, and the farm.

He
 is survived by his mother, Barbara Princ of Wilson, KS; step-daughter, 
Meshasky Valcorza of Salina; brother John Princ of Beloit, KS; and 
sister Anita Princ of Salina.

He is preceded in death by his father, John Princ.

A Memorial Service will be held at the funeral home in Wilson on Friday, October 7, 2022, at 10:30 AM.

Memorials
 are suggested to Mesha Valcorza Education Fund and may be sent in to 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 610 24th Street, Wilson, KS 67490.&nbsp;

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30, 2022, at his home in Salina, KS at the age of 52. He was born on 
August 31, 1970, in Ellsworth, KS to John and Barbara (Hlaus) Princ. He 
Married Lynn (Valcorza) Princ in 2009 and they later divorced.Scott
 grew up in Wilson and graduated from Wilson High School in 1989. After 
high school, he attended North Central Technical College in Beloit, KS 
and worked at Farm Mechanic and Electronics in Beloit. He later moved to
 Salina and worked in maintenance at Tony’s Pizza Plant and he currently
 worked for Russell Stover Candies Factory in Abilene, KS.Scott
 enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved Mesha dearly and treasured time 
spent with her taking her to fairs, carnivals, and the farm.He
 is survived by his mother, Barbara Princ of Wilson, KS; step-daughter, 
Meshasky Valcorza of Salina; brother John Princ of Beloit, KS; and 
sister Anita Princ of Salina.He is preceded in death by his father, John Princ.A Memorial Service will be held at the funeral home in Wilson on Friday, October 7, 2022, at 10:30 AM.Memorials
 are suggested to Mesha Valcorza Education Fund and may be sent in to 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 610 24th Street, Wilson, KS 67490.&nbsp;

Scott Dustin Princ

David L. Frydendall, age 64, passed away Sunday October 2, 2022, at his home in Smith Center, KS.

An obituary and services are pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.

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 </figure>David L. Frydendall, age 64, passed away Sunday October 2, 2022, at his home in Smith Center, KS.An obituary and services are pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.

David L. Frydendall

Harold Larson was born on Oct 11, 1937, and passed away on Sept 30, 2022.

He was born in Tescott, the son of Lambert and Marie Larson. He was 
raised by Walter and Lena Dodge. He had five brothers and sisters.

Harold married Royanne Young 64 years ago. Together they have six 
children: Shelly, Julie, Cindy, Mike, Joe (deceased) and Dawn. He has 16
 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He loved spending time 
with his family and telling them stories for hours.

He was a professional carpenter by trade, estimator, architect and 
engineer for more than 50 years. He designed and builtmeat-packing 
plants, residences, schools and businesses in Salina, all across Kansas 
and in other states. He was the land developer of Valley View Addition 
and Knoll Crest Estates. He owned Larson Construction Company and 
Century Sales and co-owned LAM-CO.In 1976 he designed and built the 
gazebo for Salina’s bicentennial celebration. This gazebo is now housed 
in the Jerry Ivy Park.

Harold loved to travel and was an avid reader. His passions were 
horses, hot rods and music. He enjoyed collecting car memorabilia and 
western artifacts and was a history buff. He liked to attend swap meets 
and trade shows and was quite a story teller.

Visitation will be Monday, October 3, 5-7 pm at Ryan Mortuary. 
Services will be Tuesday, October 4, at 10:00 am, at the Ryan Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers please donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Harold Larson was born on Oct 11, 1937, and passed away on Sept 30, 2022.He was born in Tescott, the son of Lambert and Marie Larson. He was 
raised by Walter and Lena Dodge. He had five brothers and sisters.Harold married Royanne Young 64 years ago. Together they have six 
children: Shelly, Julie, Cindy, Mike, Joe (deceased) and Dawn. He has 16
 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He loved spending time 
with his family and telling them stories for hours.He was a professional carpenter by trade, estimator, architect and 
engineer for more than 50 years. He designed and builtmeat-packing 
plants, residences, schools and businesses in Salina, all across Kansas 
and in other states. He was the land developer of Valley View Addition 
and Knoll Crest Estates. He owned Larson Construction Company and 
Century Sales and co-owned LAM-CO.In 1976 he designed and built the 
gazebo for Salina’s bicentennial celebration. This gazebo is now housed 
in the Jerry Ivy Park.Harold loved to travel and was an avid reader. His passions were 
horses, hot rods and music. He enjoyed collecting car memorabilia and 
western artifacts and was a history buff. He liked to attend swap meets 
and trade shows and was quite a story teller.Visitation will be Monday, October 3, 5-7 pm at Ryan Mortuary. 
Services will be Tuesday, October 4, at 10:00 am, at the Ryan Mortuary.In lieu of flowers please donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Harold Larson

Vernon Duane Schemm, age 88, of Sharon Springs passed away Friday, 
September 30, 2022. Vernon was born April 26, 1934 to Herman Fredrick 
“Fritz” and Mary Magdalena “Lena” (Deines) Schemm in WaKeeney, Kansas.&nbsp;

Vernon was born during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl era. While 
these were very challenging times, the family was able to survive, and 
his mother would frequently place moistened sheets to cover his crib 
from dust. He grew up on a farm in Wallace County and graduated from 
Wallace County High School as valedictorian in 1952. He attended Bethany
 College at Lindsborg. After 2 years in college, he enlisted in the US 
Army in 1954 which was between the Korean and Vietnam War. He was sent 
to Fort Mammoth, NJ to receive training, he entered signal school which 
developed technical skills necessary to automate, transmit and receive 
voice and data information for the Army. He also received training with 
carbine, US caliber 30 M-1 and graduated with an expert score. This was 
in the beginning of the guided missile research and development. He was 
transferred to the anti-aircraft artillery and guided missile program at
 White Sands Proving Grounds in New Mexico which at the time was a 
secret site of bomb testing. He became a member of the electronic 
trajectory unit as operator of a doppler transmitter station that 
determined ballistic trajectory data. He was often a responder who was 
the last person to prepare the missile for launch before count down. 
After leaving active duty he was part of the Emergency Reinforcement 
until Honorable Discharge in November 1962 and ranked as a SP4 USAR.&nbsp; He
 returned to Bethany to complete his college education with a bachelor’s
 degree in Math and Science.

Vernon met a young freshman in the commercial art program named 
Dixie. On July 17, 1960, he married Dixie Chain in Haven, Kansas and 
returned to Wallace County to start farming and begin their family. To 
this union four children were born, Steve, Diane, Mary, and David. 
Vernon and Dixie added a dairy and milk production to their busy life of
 farming. He decided to attend Greeley, Colorado and acquire the 
additional education he needed to teach math and science. He taught at 
Wallace County High School for 6 years until there wasn’t enough time to
 continue to teach due to a growing farm and a herd of registered 
Charolais cattle. Raising Charolais cattle was a great love of his. 
Vernon and Dixie sold the herd in 2001 when they decided to retire.&nbsp;

Vernon had a great talent for fixing things around the place, which 
often put him in his woodshop which he loved. He was a very dedicated 4H
 leader/project leader in the local club. He enjoyed people, especially 
young people; and it was evident in how they loved and respected him. 
Most important of all Vernon was a man of deep faith, he lived this 
faith out every day and made it a priority to his family. He served as 
an elder for many years. Vernon was a member of the Risen King Community
 Church in Weskan. He enjoyed helping in his community and spending time
 with his family and friends. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Vernon is preceded in death by his parents, Fritz and Lena; infant 
brother, Donald; and grandson, Luke Schemm.&nbsp; He is survived by his wife 
Dixie of 62 years; sons, Steve (Michelle) of Wallace, KS and David 
(Lisa) of Sharon Springs, KS; daughters, Diane (Mike) Kuykendall of 
Weskan, KS and Mary (Paul) Meyer of Auburn, KS; 12 grandchildren: Sarah 
(Taylor) Prescott of Conway, AR; Matt (Elena) Kuykendall of Tel Aviv, 
Israel; Lauren Kuykendall of Memphis, TN; Amanda (Kileab) Ammons of 
Siloam Springs, AR; Clay Schemm of Sharon Springs, KS; Colton (Natalie) 
Meyer of Topeka, KS; Greg Kuykendall of Wichita, KS; Chase Meyer of 
Topeka, KS; Caleb Schemm of Goodland, KS; Zach Schemm of Sterling, KS; 
Jadon Schemm of Wallace, KS; Mykah Schemm of Wallace, KS; 6 
great-grandchildren, Ava Prescott, Josie Prescott, Arabella Ammons and 
Kaida Ammons; brothers, Dean of Sharon Springs, KS, Ronald (Barbara) of 
Irvine, CA and Melven (Kay) of Edmond, OK.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Live streaming of the service:&nbsp; 
Risen King Community Church | Facebook

Information and online condolences www.batemanfuneral.com

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

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 </figure>Vernon Duane Schemm, age 88, of Sharon Springs passed away Friday, 
September 30, 2022. Vernon was born April 26, 1934 to Herman Fredrick 
“Fritz” and Mary Magdalena “Lena” (Deines) Schemm in WaKeeney, Kansas.&nbsp;Vernon was born during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl era. While 
these were very challenging times, the family was able to survive, and 
his mother would frequently place moistened sheets to cover his crib 
from dust. He grew up on a farm in Wallace County and graduated from 
Wallace County High School as valedictorian in 1952. He attended Bethany
 College at Lindsborg. After 2 years in college, he enlisted in the US 
Army in 1954 which was between the Korean and Vietnam War. He was sent 
to Fort Mammoth, NJ to receive training, he entered signal school which 
developed technical skills necessary to automate, transmit and receive 
voice and data information for the Army. He also received training with 
carbine, US caliber 30 M-1 and graduated with an expert score. This was 
in the beginning of the guided missile research and development. He was 
transferred to the anti-aircraft artillery and guided missile program at
 White Sands Proving Grounds in New Mexico which at the time was a 
secret site of bomb testing. He became a member of the electronic 
trajectory unit as operator of a doppler transmitter station that 
determined ballistic trajectory data. He was often a responder who was 
the last person to prepare the missile for launch before count down. 
After leaving active duty he was part of the Emergency Reinforcement 
until Honorable Discharge in November 1962 and ranked as a SP4 USAR.&nbsp; He
 returned to Bethany to complete his college education with a bachelor’s
 degree in Math and Science.Vernon met a young freshman in the commercial art program named 
Dixie. On July 17, 1960, he married Dixie Chain in Haven, Kansas and 
returned to Wallace County to start farming and begin their family. To 
this union four children were born, Steve, Diane, Mary, and David. 
Vernon and Dixie added a dairy and milk production to their busy life of
 farming. He decided to attend Greeley, Colorado and acquire the 
additional education he needed to teach math and science. He taught at 
Wallace County High School for 6 years until there wasn’t enough time to
 continue to teach due to a growing farm and a herd of registered 
Charolais cattle. Raising Charolais cattle was a great love of his. 
Vernon and Dixie sold the herd in 2001 when they decided to retire.&nbsp;Vernon had a great talent for fixing things around the place, which 
often put him in his woodshop which he loved. He was a very dedicated 4H
 leader/project leader in the local club. He enjoyed people, especially 
young people; and it was evident in how they loved and respected him. 
Most important of all Vernon was a man of deep faith, he lived this 
faith out every day and made it a priority to his family. He served as 
an elder for many years. Vernon was a member of the Risen King Community
 Church in Weskan. He enjoyed helping in his community and spending time
 with his family and friends. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vernon is preceded in death by his parents, Fritz and Lena; infant 
brother, Donald; and grandson, Luke Schemm.&nbsp; He is survived by his wife 
Dixie of 62 years; sons, Steve (Michelle) of Wallace, KS and David 
(Lisa) of Sharon Springs, KS; daughters, Diane (Mike) Kuykendall of 
Weskan, KS and Mary (Paul) Meyer of Auburn, KS; 12 grandchildren: Sarah 
(Taylor) Prescott of Conway, AR; Matt (Elena) Kuykendall of Tel Aviv, 
Israel; Lauren Kuykendall of Memphis, TN; Amanda (Kileab) Ammons of 
Siloam Springs, AR; Clay Schemm of Sharon Springs, KS; Colton (Natalie) 
Meyer of Topeka, KS; Greg Kuykendall of Wichita, KS; Chase Meyer of 
Topeka, KS; Caleb Schemm of Goodland, KS; Zach Schemm of Sterling, KS; 
Jadon Schemm of Wallace, KS; Mykah Schemm of Wallace, KS; 6 
great-grandchildren, Ava Prescott, Josie Prescott, Arabella Ammons and 
Kaida Ammons; brothers, Dean of Sharon Springs, KS, Ronald (Barbara) of 
Irvine, CA and Melven (Kay) of Edmond, OK.&nbsp;&nbsp;Live streaming of the service:&nbsp; 
Risen King Community Church | FacebookInformation and online condolences www.batemanfuneral.comClick <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Vernon-Schemm">HERE</a> for service details.

Vernon Duane Schemm

Dwayne Ezra Simon passed away Monday, September 26th, 2022, at the 
Sheridan County Health Complex, Long Term Care. He was 88 years old.

Dwayne
 was born May 5th, 1934, on the family farm in rural Sheridan County, to
 Murl and Stella (Sterrett) Simon the oldest of four children. He 
attended Bee Hive country school through his eighth-grade year, then 
attended Hoxie High School graduating with the class of 1952. Dwayne 
learned to drive tractors and trucks very young as a child and began 
helping on the farm. He developed mechanical and electrical skills which
 he used all his life and could work on anything and fix it. The 
children do not remember “repair men “ coming to the home for hardly 
anything because their dad “fixed it.”  When Dwayne was growing up and 
working with the cattle on the farm silage was still fed with a 
pitchfork and chores were a big part of the day. Dwayne loved cattle and
 horses and passed that love on too many of his children and 
grandchildren. He participated in 4-H and was a part of Saline Valley 
4-H club. Dwayne rode horses on the farm and many recall his horse 
Smokey that was a favorite. Entertainment was getting together with 
family and friends usually at a church social event. He was proud of the
 fact that his family was instrumental in founding Mt. Pleasant Church 
and over the years he shared his Christian faith with many that he came 
across on the road while driving trucks. In later years he went with a 
church group to Louisiana and helped provide needed services after 
hurricane devastation. That became a ministry focus for him in these 
recent days.

On December 21, 1952, Dwayne was united in
 marriage to Ila Richards at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in rural 
Studley, KS. For a short time, he worked in Colorado for the telephone 
company climbing many a pole. Then they returned to the family homestead
 just west of the church. Dwayne raised cattle and hogs and to 
supplement the family income he did custom hay work with many an early 
morning in the hay field swathing and then baling for many neighbors. 
Cowboy as he was known began trucking and hauled grain, livestock, and 
hot oil for highway construction. He took many trips to Kansas City to 
haul wheat to the terminal there. Over the years he had his own trucks 
and sometimes worked for various trucking companies. Trucking took him 
all over the country and none of the family can remember any serious 
accidents. He always said, “treat the other driver like it is your 
mother.”  He was an advocate for the industry even testifying at the 
State House on issues.

Dwayne will be missed by his 
three children, Curtis Simon and wife Deb of Quinter, Kansas; Melanie 
and husband Kevin Cooper of Hoxie, Kansas; and David Simon and wife Leah
 of Brighton, CO; grandchildren, Stephen Simon and wife Sarah of 
Quinter, KS; Becky and husband Lance Bruna of Barnes, KS; Jaime McMillan
 of Joplin, MO; Jesse Cooper and wife Sydney of Fayetteville, GA; Justin
 Cooper and wife Lindsay of El Dorado, KS; one brother, Lawrence Simon 
and wife Katherine of Morland, KS; great grandchildren Taylor and 
Madison Bruna, Oliver and Autumn Simon; Derrick, Colton and Hannah 
McMillan; Tatum and Micah Cooper; Kayden and Kolby Cooper; and a host of
 extended family and friends.

&nbsp;He was preceded in death
 by his parents, two infant children, Dwana and Danny Simon, a brother 
Fred Simon and a sister, Ruth Kerman.

A Celebration of 
Life is planned for Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at the Mount Pleasant 
Baptist Church, rural Studley, at 10:30 A.M. Visitation will be Monday, 
October 3, 2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M, with family receiving 
friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, 
Hoxie, Kansas. Inurnment will be later in the Baker Township Cemetery in
 Quinter, Kansas. Date to be announced and all are welcome. 

Memorials 
are suggested to Sheridan Health Complex LTC and Samaritan’s Purse 
Operation Christmas Child Ministry (Shoeboxes).&nbsp; This service will be 
livestreamed on the Mount Pleasand Baptist Church Facebook Page.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Dwayne Ezra Simon passed away Monday, September 26th, 2022, at the 
Sheridan County Health Complex, Long Term Care. He was 88 years old.Dwayne
 was born May 5th, 1934, on the family farm in rural Sheridan County, to
 Murl and Stella (Sterrett) Simon the oldest of four children. He 
attended Bee Hive country school through his eighth-grade year, then 
attended Hoxie High School graduating with the class of 1952. Dwayne 
learned to drive tractors and trucks very young as a child and began 
helping on the farm. He developed mechanical and electrical skills which
 he used all his life and could work on anything and fix it. The 
children do not remember “repair men “ coming to the home for hardly 
anything because their dad “fixed it.” When Dwayne was growing up and 
working with the cattle on the farm silage was still fed with a 
pitchfork and chores were a big part of the day. Dwayne loved cattle and
 horses and passed that love on too many of his children and 
grandchildren. He participated in 4-H and was a part of Saline Valley 
4-H club. Dwayne rode horses on the farm and many recall his horse 
Smokey that was a favorite. Entertainment was getting together with 
family and friends usually at a church social event. He was proud of the
 fact that his family was instrumental in founding Mt. Pleasant Church 
and over the years he shared his Christian faith with many that he came 
across on the road while driving trucks. In later years he went with a 
church group to Louisiana and helped provide needed services after 
hurricane devastation. That became a ministry focus for him in these 
recent days.On December 21, 1952, Dwayne was united in
 marriage to Ila Richards at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in rural 
Studley, KS. For a short time, he worked in Colorado for the telephone 
company climbing many a pole. Then they returned to the family homestead
 just west of the church. Dwayne raised cattle and hogs and to 
supplement the family income he did custom hay work with many an early 
morning in the hay field swathing and then baling for many neighbors. 
Cowboy as he was known began trucking and hauled grain, livestock, and 
hot oil for highway construction. He took many trips to Kansas City to 
haul wheat to the terminal there. Over the years he had his own trucks 
and sometimes worked for various trucking companies. Trucking took him 
all over the country and none of the family can remember any serious 
accidents. He always said, “treat the other driver like it is your 
mother.” He was an advocate for the industry even testifying at the 
State House on issues.Dwayne will be missed by his 
three children, Curtis Simon and wife Deb of Quinter, Kansas; Melanie 
and husband Kevin Cooper of Hoxie, Kansas; and David Simon and wife Leah
 of Brighton, CO; grandchildren, Stephen Simon and wife Sarah of 
Quinter, KS; Becky and husband Lance Bruna of Barnes, KS; Jaime McMillan
 of Joplin, MO; Jesse Cooper and wife Sydney of Fayetteville, GA; Justin
 Cooper and wife Lindsay of El Dorado, KS; one brother, Lawrence Simon 
and wife Katherine of Morland, KS; great grandchildren Taylor and 
Madison Bruna, Oliver and Autumn Simon; Derrick, Colton and Hannah 
McMillan; Tatum and Micah Cooper; Kayden and Kolby Cooper; and a host of
 extended family and friends.&nbsp;He was preceded in death
 by his parents, two infant children, Dwana and Danny Simon, a brother 
Fred Simon and a sister, Ruth Kerman.A Celebration of 
Life is planned for Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at the Mount Pleasant 
Baptist Church, rural Studley, at 10:30 A.M. Visitation will be Monday, 
October 3, 2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M, with family receiving 
friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, 
Hoxie, Kansas. Inurnment will be later in the Baker Township Cemetery in
 Quinter, Kansas. Date to be announced and all are welcome. Memorials 
are suggested to Sheridan Health Complex LTC and Samaritan’s Purse 
Operation Christmas Child Ministry (Shoeboxes).&nbsp; This service will be 
livestreamed on the Mount Pleasand Baptist Church Facebook Page.

Dwayne Ezra Simon

August 16, 1952
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 October 1, 2022

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

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 </figure>August 16, 1952
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 October 1, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

August 31, 1970
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 September 30, 2022

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 </figure>August 31, 1970
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 September 30, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Scott D. Princ

Friday, August 27th, 1943-Thursday, September 29th, 2022

Friday, August 27th, 1943-Thursday, September 29th, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Richard LeRoy Brown

Stefanie Linn Turner, 44, passed away September 27, 2022, in Wamego.

She was born July 4, 1978, in Larned, the daughter of Philip Alan and Ann Vratil Schreiber.

A Larned resident until 2001, she moved to Wamego where she was the 
head of the billing department at Manhattan Dermatology. She was a 
member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned. She was always a helper 
and was active in the kids wrestling club. She loved music, reading, 
dogs, fishing, taking pictures, being outdoors, decorating for the 
holidays, watching the Chiefs and all K-State sports. She especially 
loved watching her kids, nieces and nephews in sports and all their 
activites.

On October 23, 1999, she married Cody Joe Turner at Larned; he survives.

Other survivors include: mother, Ann Schreiber, Larned; children, 
Adreana and Dalton Turner, of the home; sister, Emily (Michael) Racette,
 Larned; nieces and nephews, Jocelynn, Logan, Brayson, Camden, Kennedy, 
Savannah; and her beloved dogs, Mocha and Ashford.

She was preceded in death by: her father, Philip Schreiber; 
grandfather, Leon Schreiber, grandparents, Bill and Mildred Hanshew, and
 Leo and Nina Vratil.

Memorial mass will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 7, 2022, at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church, Larned, with Father Bernard Felix presiding. 
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family present from 4-6 p.m. Inurnment 
will be in the Larned Cemetery. A Celebration of Life in Wamego will be 
announced at a later date.

Memorials may be given to Wamego Fireworks Fund or Wamego Wrestling 
Club, both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 
67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Stefanie Linn Turner, 44, passed away September 27, 2022, in Wamego.She was born July 4, 1978, in Larned, the daughter of Philip Alan and Ann Vratil Schreiber.A Larned resident until 2001, she moved to Wamego where she was the 
head of the billing department at Manhattan Dermatology. She was a 
member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned. She was always a helper 
and was active in the kids wrestling club. She loved music, reading, 
dogs, fishing, taking pictures, being outdoors, decorating for the 
holidays, watching the Chiefs and all K-State sports. She especially 
loved watching her kids, nieces and nephews in sports and all their 
activites.On October 23, 1999, she married Cody Joe Turner at Larned; he survives.Other survivors include: mother, Ann Schreiber, Larned; children, 
Adreana and Dalton Turner, of the home; sister, Emily (Michael) Racette,
 Larned; nieces and nephews, Jocelynn, Logan, Brayson, Camden, Kennedy, 
Savannah; and her beloved dogs, Mocha and Ashford.She was preceded in death by: her father, Philip Schreiber; 
grandfather, Leon Schreiber, grandparents, Bill and Mildred Hanshew, and
 Leo and Nina Vratil.Memorial mass will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 7, 2022, at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church, Larned, with Father Bernard Felix presiding. 
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family present from 4-6 p.m. Inurnment 
will be in the Larned Cemetery. A Celebration of Life in Wamego will be 
announced at a later date.Memorials may be given to Wamego Fireworks Fund or Wamego Wrestling 
Club, both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 
67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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