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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 </figure>April 6, 1934 ~ October 2, 2022An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Elaine-Lawson">HERE</a> for service details.

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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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </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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 </figure>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;

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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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </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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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1664746506961.jpeg" alt="" />
 <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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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1664721696360.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </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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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1664721269875.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </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.

Stefanie Linn Turner

Marilyn (Klaus) Leiker, 80, Hays, died Thursday, September 29, 2022, at her home.

She was born March 14, 1942, in Hays, 
the daughter of Paul and Emmerentia (Haselhorst) Werth.&nbsp; In 1960, she 
graduated from Girls Catholic High School.&nbsp; She was the owner of Klaus 
Carpet.&nbsp; On June 2, 1962 she was united in marriage to Norman J. Klaus 
in Schoenchen, and they celebrated nearly 34 years of marriage before he
 preceded her in death on May 24, 1996.&nbsp; On June 30, 2001, she was 
united in marriage to Alexius “Alex” Leiker.&nbsp; He preceded her in death 
on February 2, 2020.&nbsp; She was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic 
Church and the VFW Auxiliary.

Survivors include her two sons: Neil 
Klaus and wife Sondra of Hays and Nolan Klaus and companion Shelley of 
Olathe, four stepsons: Curt Leiker and wife Davina of Greeley, Wes 
Leiker and wife Jenni of Hays, Todd Leiker of Olathe, and Mike Leiker 
and wife Kelly of Hays, 14 grandchildren: Adam Klaus, Amber Albers and 
husband Kord, Mackenzie Klaus, Matthew Leiker, Bethany Boschert and 
husband Ian, Anjel Leiker, Alexis Leiker and husband Jason Banning, 
Emily Leiker and husband Nicholas Schmidt, Hannah Leiker, Brett Leiker, 
Nathan Leiker, Truan Leiker, Lizzie Leiker, and Jessica Leiker, four 
great grandchildren, four brothers: Arlen Werth and wife Gay of Great 
Bend, Ivan Werth and wife Shirley of Hays, Wayne Werth and companion 
Mary of Hutchinson, and Alton Werth and wife Terri of Pittsburg, TX, 
four sisters: Donna Jacobs and husband Ron of McCook, NE, Carolyn 
Windholz of Victoria, Joan Rogers of Ben Wheeler, TX, and Ellen 
Montgomery and husband Tom of Hays, two sisters-in-law: Lisa Werth of 
Hays and Irene Werth of Kanopolis.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her first husband Norman and second husband Alex, two brothers:
 Gary and Firman Werth, and two brothers-in-law: Wayne Windholz and 
Jerry Rogers.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, October 3, 2022, at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic 
Church with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. 
Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Sunday 
and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Monday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home.&nbsp; A VFW Auxiliary rosary will be at 5:30 pm followed by a 
vigil service at 6:30 all on Sunday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are 
suggested to St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church or to TMP-Marian High 
School.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Marilyn may be shared with her 
family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

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 </figure>Marilyn (Klaus) Leiker, 80, Hays, died Thursday, September 29, 2022, at her home.She was born March 14, 1942, in Hays, 
the daughter of Paul and Emmerentia (Haselhorst) Werth.&nbsp; In 1960, she 
graduated from Girls Catholic High School.&nbsp; She was the owner of Klaus 
Carpet.&nbsp; On June 2, 1962 she was united in marriage to Norman J. Klaus 
in Schoenchen, and they celebrated nearly 34 years of marriage before he
 preceded her in death on May 24, 1996.&nbsp; On June 30, 2001, she was 
united in marriage to Alexius “Alex” Leiker.&nbsp; He preceded her in death 
on February 2, 2020.&nbsp; She was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic 
Church and the VFW Auxiliary.Survivors include her two sons: Neil 
Klaus and wife Sondra of Hays and Nolan Klaus and companion Shelley of 
Olathe, four stepsons: Curt Leiker and wife Davina of Greeley, Wes 
Leiker and wife Jenni of Hays, Todd Leiker of Olathe, and Mike Leiker 
and wife Kelly of Hays, 14 grandchildren: Adam Klaus, Amber Albers and 
husband Kord, Mackenzie Klaus, Matthew Leiker, Bethany Boschert and 
husband Ian, Anjel Leiker, Alexis Leiker and husband Jason Banning, 
Emily Leiker and husband Nicholas Schmidt, Hannah Leiker, Brett Leiker, 
Nathan Leiker, Truan Leiker, Lizzie Leiker, and Jessica Leiker, four 
great grandchildren, four brothers: Arlen Werth and wife Gay of Great 
Bend, Ivan Werth and wife Shirley of Hays, Wayne Werth and companion 
Mary of Hutchinson, and Alton Werth and wife Terri of Pittsburg, TX, 
four sisters: Donna Jacobs and husband Ron of McCook, NE, Carolyn 
Windholz of Victoria, Joan Rogers of Ben Wheeler, TX, and Ellen 
Montgomery and husband Tom of Hays, two sisters-in-law: Lisa Werth of 
Hays and Irene Werth of Kanopolis.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her first husband Norman and second husband Alex, two brothers:
 Gary and Firman Werth, and two brothers-in-law: Wayne Windholz and 
Jerry Rogers.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, October 3, 2022, at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic 
Church with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. 
Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Sunday 
and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Monday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home.&nbsp; A VFW Auxiliary rosary will be at 5:30 pm followed by a 
vigil service at 6:30 all on Sunday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are 
suggested to St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church or to TMP-Marian High 
School.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Marilyn may be shared with her 
family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Marilyn (Klaus) Leiker

Charles “Charlie” Joseph Hoch passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022, 
in Topeka, Kansas, at the age of 63. He was born January 20, 1959, in 
Wilson, Kansas, to Rudy and Violette (Lank) Hoch. Charlie married 
Melanie Ann McComb on August 1, 1981, in Stockton, Kansas. They enjoyed 
41 years of fun and adventure together. Charlie grew up in 
Wilson and graduated from Wilson High School in 1977. He received his 
Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Education from Fort Hays State 
University in 1981. He taught Industrial Arts, Technology Education, and
 Drivers Education at Royal Valley High School in Hoyt, Kansas, from 
1982-2013, retiring after 31 years of service. He was also a high school
 track coach many of those years. After retiring from teaching, Charlie 
started a handyman service putting to use his woodworking and general 
“fix-it” skills. It was said by many that Charlie could fix anything, 
and he took pride in the quality of his work and being able to help 
others. He was always willing to lend a helping hand when needed. 
 Charlie had a passion for British sports cars. He was a founding member
 of the Topeka British Car Club and served as the club’s president for 
many years. He and Melanie enjoyed several adventurous trips across the 
U.S. in their Triumph Spitfire and MGA. He was also a member of the Lake
 Sherwood Sailing Club where he enjoyed competing in the sailing races. 
He also enjoyed boating, fishing, and entertaining friends and family on
 the lake. Charlie had quite an interest in black powder shooting and 
target shooting. He participated in competition shooting and was skilled
 in hitting the bullseye. Some of Charlie’s best memories were made 
during the many vacations he and Melanie took together. Some of their 
favorite places to travel were Colorado, the gulf coast of Florida, the 
Caribbean, and Mexico. Charlie is survived by his wife, 
Melanie, of Topeka; sisters, Toni (Mike) Pflughoeft of Ellsworth, and 
Sydney (Bill) Connelly of Kingman, Arizona; brothers, Joe (Linda) Hoch 
of Des Moines, Iowa, and John (DeAnne) Hoch of Wilson; and many nieces 
and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudy and Violette Hoch. 
 Family will greet friends at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 6th, at Kevin 
Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka, KS 66614, where
 Celebration of Life will be at 3 p.m. Friends are invited to gather 
following the celebration at the Lake Sherwood Clubhouse, 6910 SW 
Fountaindale Road, Topeka KS 66614. An inurnment of ashes at Wilson 
Cemetery, Wilson, KS will be at a later date. In lieu of 
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care Hospice, 200
 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606. Condolences may be sent online to <a href="http://www.kevinbrennanfamily.com" target="_blank">www.kevinbrennanfamily.com</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Charles “Charlie” Joseph Hoch passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022, 
in Topeka, Kansas, at the age of 63. He was born January 20, 1959, in 
Wilson, Kansas, to Rudy and Violette (Lank) Hoch. Charlie married 
Melanie Ann McComb on August 1, 1981, in Stockton, Kansas. They enjoyed 
41 years of fun and adventure together. Charlie grew up in 
Wilson and graduated from Wilson High School in 1977. He received his 
Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Education from Fort Hays State 
University in 1981. He taught Industrial Arts, Technology Education, and
 Drivers Education at Royal Valley High School in Hoyt, Kansas, from 
1982-2013, retiring after 31 years of service. He was also a high school
 track coach many of those years. After retiring from teaching, Charlie 
started a handyman service putting to use his woodworking and general 
“fix-it” skills. It was said by many that Charlie could fix anything, 
and he took pride in the quality of his work and being able to help 
others. He was always willing to lend a helping hand when needed. 
 Charlie had a passion for British sports cars. He was a founding member
 of the Topeka British Car Club and served as the club’s president for 
many years. He and Melanie enjoyed several adventurous trips across the 
U.S. in their Triumph Spitfire and MGA. He was also a member of the Lake
 Sherwood Sailing Club where he enjoyed competing in the sailing races. 
He also enjoyed boating, fishing, and entertaining friends and family on
 the lake. Charlie had quite an interest in black powder shooting and 
target shooting. He participated in competition shooting and was skilled
 in hitting the bullseye. Some of Charlie’s best memories were made 
during the many vacations he and Melanie took together. Some of their 
favorite places to travel were Colorado, the gulf coast of Florida, the 
Caribbean, and Mexico. Charlie is survived by his wife, 
Melanie, of Topeka; sisters, Toni (Mike) Pflughoeft of Ellsworth, and 
Sydney (Bill) Connelly of Kingman, Arizona; brothers, Joe (Linda) Hoch 
of Des Moines, Iowa, and John (DeAnne) Hoch of Wilson; and many nieces 
and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudy and Violette Hoch. 
 Family will greet friends at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 6th, at Kevin 
Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka, KS 66614, where
 Celebration of Life will be at 3 p.m. Friends are invited to gather 
following the celebration at the Lake Sherwood Clubhouse, 6910 SW 
Fountaindale Road, Topeka KS 66614. An inurnment of ashes at Wilson 
Cemetery, Wilson, KS will be at a later date. In lieu of 
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care Hospice, 200
 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606. Condolences may be sent online to <a href="http://www.kevinbrennanfamily.com" target="_blank">www.kevinbrennanfamily.com</a>.&nbsp;

Charles 'Charlie' Joseph Hoch

Theresa (Braun) Kuhn, age 88, of Victoria, Kansas, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022, at Via Christi Village Care Center Hays, Kansas.

She was born December 6, 1933, to Raymond P. and Agnes (Staab) Braun on the Braun family farm two miles west of Victoria, and assisted by Doctor Bert Anderson.

She married Oliver A. Kuhn on April 18. 1953, at St. Fidelis Catholic Church in Victoria. &nbsp;He preceded her in death on August 1, 2004.

Theresa was a homemaker, a farmer’s wife, working with her husband whether it was cattle, hogs or harvest. &nbsp;She worked with her husband and son, as traffic controller and photographer for many years on all the house moving jobs they completed.&nbsp;

She lived all her life on the farm and attended Victoria High School. &nbsp;Theresa was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis, the St. Fidelis Daughters of Isabella, and the Victoria V.F.W. Auxiliary. &nbsp;

She enjoyed her beautiful peonies in her huge yard, her vegetable garden and blackberries. &nbsp;She baked lots of harts and kuchens for funeral dinners. &nbsp;Her family was very precious to her, attending all of her grandsons sports activities, and no patching or sewing job was impossible. &nbsp;She was a seamstress for many years making formals and wedding dresses. &nbsp;

She is survived by her son, Robert Kuhn and wife, Debbie, Victoria, KS; her daughter Sharon Bleske and husband, Calvin, Victoria, KS; her grandson, Jordan Bleske and companion, Marcy Gaines; Ryan Bleske and wife, Kaitlynn; her great grandson, Kelton Bleske; her brother, John Braun and wife, Josie, Victoria, KS, her sister-in-law, Stella Braun, Hays, KS; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Theresa is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her daughter, Kathleen Thomas on March 19, 2013; her brothers, Charles Braun and wives, Lucille and Lillian; Albert Braun; Elmer Braun; her sisters, Lillian&nbsp;Braun; Clara Baier and husband, Loren;&nbsp;Irene Leiker and husband, Clarence; Fidelia&nbsp;Honas and husband Eddie; her sister-in-law, Lavina (Kuhn) Vonfeldt and husband, Lavern. &nbsp;This obituary was composed and written by Theresa.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday October 4, 2022, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father John Schmeidler officiating. &nbsp;Burial will be in Saint Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.

A Victoria V.F.W. Auxiliary Memorial Service with a St. Fidelis Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:30 P.M. Monday, and a Vigil Service will be at 7:00 P.M. all at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday and from 9:00 to 9:45 A.M. Tuesday, all at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, Victoria, Kansas.

The family suggests memorials made payable to: the organization, Victoria V.F. W. Post #1751 or St. Fidelis Cemetery Fund in care of the mortuary.

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

<figure>
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 </figure>Theresa (Braun) Kuhn, age 88, of Victoria, Kansas, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022, at Via Christi Village Care Center Hays, Kansas.She was born December 6, 1933, to Raymond P. and Agnes (Staab) Braun on the Braun family farm two miles west of Victoria, and assisted by Doctor Bert Anderson.She married Oliver A. Kuhn on April 18. 1953, at St. Fidelis Catholic Church in Victoria. &nbsp;He preceded her in death on August 1, 2004.Theresa was a homemaker, a farmer’s wife, working with her husband whether it was cattle, hogs or harvest. &nbsp;She worked with her husband and son, as traffic controller and photographer for many years on all the house moving jobs they completed.&nbsp;She lived all her life on the farm and attended Victoria High School. &nbsp;Theresa was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis, the St. Fidelis Daughters of Isabella, and the Victoria V.F.W. Auxiliary. &nbsp;She enjoyed her beautiful peonies in her huge yard, her vegetable garden and blackberries. &nbsp;She baked lots of harts and kuchens for funeral dinners. &nbsp;Her family was very precious to her, attending all of her grandsons sports activities, and no patching or sewing job was impossible. &nbsp;She was a seamstress for many years making formals and wedding dresses. &nbsp;She is survived by her son, Robert Kuhn and wife, Debbie, Victoria, KS; her daughter Sharon Bleske and husband, Calvin, Victoria, KS; her grandson, Jordan Bleske and companion, Marcy Gaines; Ryan Bleske and wife, Kaitlynn; her great grandson, Kelton Bleske; her brother, John Braun and wife, Josie, Victoria, KS, her sister-in-law, Stella Braun, Hays, KS; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.Theresa is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her daughter, Kathleen Thomas on March 19, 2013; her brothers, Charles Braun and wives, Lucille and Lillian; Albert Braun; Elmer Braun; her sisters, Lillian&nbsp;Braun; Clara Baier and husband, Loren;&nbsp;Irene Leiker and husband, Clarence; Fidelia&nbsp;Honas and husband Eddie; her sister-in-law, Lavina (Kuhn) Vonfeldt and husband, Lavern. &nbsp;This obituary was composed and written by Theresa.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday October 4, 2022, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father John Schmeidler officiating. &nbsp;Burial will be in Saint Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.A Victoria V.F.W. Auxiliary Memorial Service with a St. Fidelis Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:30 P.M. Monday, and a Vigil Service will be at 7:00 P.M. all at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday and from 9:00 to 9:45 A.M. Tuesday, all at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, Victoria, Kansas.The family suggests memorials made payable to: the organization, Victoria V.F. W. Post #1751 or St. Fidelis Cemetery Fund in care of the mortuary.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Theresa (Braun) Kuhn

Lyndell May Dykes, age 79, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022 in WaKeeney. She&nbsp;was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on June 15, 1943, to Gladys and Roy Dykes.&nbsp; Lyndell lived in Cheyenne through high school.&nbsp; She was in the first graduating class of Cheyenne East High School in 1961, where she was a member of the National Honor Society.&nbsp; Lyndell went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts from Hastings College in 1965.&nbsp; Upon graduation from Hastings College, she earned a prestigious grant to the Parson's School of Design in New York City where she studied art and worked for about two years.&nbsp; She decided to pursue a Master's degree at Fort Hays State and made Kansas her permanent home. Lyndell spoke four languages - English, French, Italian, and Spanish.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She taught high school art in Hill City for several years.&nbsp; She also owned The Studio in WaKeeney for 20+ years where she was an expert framer providing custom frames for many customers. Lyndell had the privilege of framing all of Dr. John Cody's original prints, which eventually hung on display at the Smithsonian and later at Johns Hopkins.

In May of 1979, Lyndell accepted a position with High Plains Mental Health Center to apply her teaching and art experience in working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. She worked in the partial hospital program teaching life skills and assisting clients in gaining the skills to live more independently. She became a licensed substance counselor and provided payee support for those needing assistance. Both clients and staff appreciated her compassion and her genuine concern for each individual. Because of her compassion, kindness and ability to hold the line, some clients referred to her as “Mother Teresa with an Attitude."&nbsp; She served the people of Northwest Kansas for 23 years.

&nbsp;She loved to travel, listen to music, play the violin, paint, play cards, golf with friends, and work in her greenhouse and garden. Throughout her lifetime, she loved her kitties as close friends.&nbsp; Lyndell had an abundance of friends; she never met a stranger.&nbsp; She was a bit of a foodie and loved peanut butter, chocolate, and all things lemon.&nbsp; Lyndell had a great dislike of the color green, which her brother teased her about profusely, and she and her nieces laughed about often.

Lyndell is survived by her brother, Howard G. Dykes (Jackie) of Cheyenne, Wyoming; nieces, Stacy Maestas (Christopher) and Kimberly Southworth (Jerome) who also live in Cheyenne; great nephews, Garrett Maestas (Haley) and Reagan Kosowicz; great nieces, Lakiea Jenkins (Jordan), Brenna Kosowicz, and Hannah Maestas; four great great nephews and one great great niece; her trusty companion, Dusty the Black Cat; and her adoptive families, too many to name, in WaKeeney.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys and Roy Dykes; numerous aunts and uncles, and life-long friends over the years.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Her family and close friends will host a reception with light refreshments to celebrate Lyndell’s life on Saturday, October 8, from 11:00 to 1:00 at the WaKeeney Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 332 N 6th Street, WaKeeney, KS. Use the East entrance.

Memorial contributions are suggested to&nbsp;NWKareS Hospice Services of Northwest Kansas&nbsp;424 8th Street, Phillipsburg, KS 67661 or&nbsp;Amazing Grace Home Care 2004 Hall, Hays, KS 67601.

Memories may be shared by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Services in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

<figure>
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 </figure>Lyndell May Dykes, age 79, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022 in WaKeeney. She&nbsp;was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on June 15, 1943, to Gladys and Roy Dykes.&nbsp; Lyndell lived in Cheyenne through high school.&nbsp; She was in the first graduating class of Cheyenne East High School in 1961, where she was a member of the National Honor Society.&nbsp; Lyndell went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts from Hastings College in 1965.&nbsp; Upon graduation from Hastings College, she earned a prestigious grant to the Parson's School of Design in New York City where she studied art and worked for about two years.&nbsp; She decided to pursue a Master's degree at Fort Hays State and made Kansas her permanent home. Lyndell spoke four languages - English, French, Italian, and Spanish.&nbsp;&nbsp;She taught high school art in Hill City for several years.&nbsp; She also owned The Studio in WaKeeney for 20+ years where she was an expert framer providing custom frames for many customers. Lyndell had the privilege of framing all of Dr. John Cody's original prints, which eventually hung on display at the Smithsonian and later at Johns Hopkins.In May of 1979, Lyndell accepted a position with High Plains Mental Health Center to apply her teaching and art experience in working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. She worked in the partial hospital program teaching life skills and assisting clients in gaining the skills to live more independently. She became a licensed substance counselor and provided payee support for those needing assistance. Both clients and staff appreciated her compassion and her genuine concern for each individual. Because of her compassion, kindness and ability to hold the line, some clients referred to her as “Mother Teresa with an Attitude."&nbsp; She served the people of Northwest Kansas for 23 years.&nbsp;She loved to travel, listen to music, play the violin, paint, play cards, golf with friends, and work in her greenhouse and garden. Throughout her lifetime, she loved her kitties as close friends.&nbsp; Lyndell had an abundance of friends; she never met a stranger.&nbsp; She was a bit of a foodie and loved peanut butter, chocolate, and all things lemon.&nbsp; Lyndell had a great dislike of the color green, which her brother teased her about profusely, and she and her nieces laughed about often.Lyndell is survived by her brother, Howard G. Dykes (Jackie) of Cheyenne, Wyoming; nieces, Stacy Maestas (Christopher) and Kimberly Southworth (Jerome) who also live in Cheyenne; great nephews, Garrett Maestas (Haley) and Reagan Kosowicz; great nieces, Lakiea Jenkins (Jordan), Brenna Kosowicz, and Hannah Maestas; four great great nephews and one great great niece; her trusty companion, Dusty the Black Cat; and her adoptive families, too many to name, in WaKeeney.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys and Roy Dykes; numerous aunts and uncles, and life-long friends over the years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her family and close friends will host a reception with light refreshments to celebrate Lyndell’s life on Saturday, October 8, from 11:00 to 1:00 at the WaKeeney Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 332 N 6th Street, WaKeeney, KS. Use the East entrance.Memorial contributions are suggested to&nbsp;NWKareS Hospice Services of Northwest Kansas&nbsp;424 8th Street, Phillipsburg, KS 67661 or&nbsp;Amazing Grace Home Care 2004 Hall, Hays, KS 67601.Memories may be shared by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>Services in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Lyndell May Dykes

Kathryn Jane (Basinger) Driver, 90, passed away Sept 28, 2022.&nbsp; She was born in Wichita KS, Sept 14, 1932.

She attended elementary and junior high schools in Wichita.&nbsp; After 
her father returned home from WWII the family moved to Garden City; 
while there, she completed high school.&nbsp; She ultimately received her BA 
degree in Business Administration – Public Administration from the 
College of Santa Fe, in Santa Fe, NM at the age of 59.&nbsp; 

She married Dr. 
Richard “Kay” Driver and lived in Goodland, KS; she was a homemaker and 
loved to play golf at Sugar Hills Country Club, where she was the Ladies
 Club Champion in the early 1970s.&nbsp; In 1975 she moved back to Garden 
City and worked in the insurance industry.&nbsp; Her twin sister suggested 
she relocate to New Mexico where she worked for the Los Alamos National 
Laboratory. Upon retiring she moved to Albuquerque, NM.&nbsp; In 2000, she 
joined her son and his family in Salina.&nbsp;&nbsp; Jane’s passion for nature, 
gardening, and Southwest Indian culture was always evident in her 
jewelry she wore and her home décor.&nbsp; She was a proud master gardener 
and an avid KSU fan.&nbsp; She was very active in hr church serving as a 
Deacon and Elder at the Salina First Presbyterian Church.

She leaves behind; son, Dr. Kenton Driver (Dr. Stacy Clark), and 
their children, Bailey and Benjamin; grandson, Kirby Driver Jr (Brenda),
 their children, Kaylee, Kirby and Kamden of Dallas, TX; granddaughter, 
Kelly Driver, and her daughter, Kennedy of Dallas, TX; and 
daughter-in-law, Teresa Driver of Dallas, TX.&nbsp; Preceded in death by son,
 Kirby Driver; her twin sister, Kathleen Joan Holliway; and parents, 
Clayton and Eloise Basinger.

There will be a Celebration of Life at 2:00 p.m. Monday, Oct 10, 2022 at the Salina First Presbyterian Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the donor’s 
choice, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or to the Salina First
 Presbyterian Church, Social Justice and Missions.

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 </figure>Kathryn Jane (Basinger) Driver, 90, passed away Sept 28, 2022.&nbsp; She was born in Wichita KS, Sept 14, 1932.She attended elementary and junior high schools in Wichita.&nbsp; After 
her father returned home from WWII the family moved to Garden City; 
while there, she completed high school.&nbsp; She ultimately received her BA 
degree in Business Administration – Public Administration from the 
College of Santa Fe, in Santa Fe, NM at the age of 59.&nbsp; She married Dr. 
Richard “Kay” Driver and lived in Goodland, KS; she was a homemaker and 
loved to play golf at Sugar Hills Country Club, where she was the Ladies
 Club Champion in the early 1970s.&nbsp; In 1975 she moved back to Garden 
City and worked in the insurance industry.&nbsp; Her twin sister suggested 
she relocate to New Mexico where she worked for the Los Alamos National 
Laboratory. Upon retiring she moved to Albuquerque, NM.&nbsp; In 2000, she 
joined her son and his family in Salina.&nbsp;&nbsp; Jane’s passion for nature, 
gardening, and Southwest Indian culture was always evident in her 
jewelry she wore and her home décor.&nbsp; She was a proud master gardener 
and an avid KSU fan.&nbsp; She was very active in hr church serving as a 
Deacon and Elder at the Salina First Presbyterian Church.She leaves behind; son, Dr. Kenton Driver (Dr. Stacy Clark), and 
their children, Bailey and Benjamin; grandson, Kirby Driver Jr (Brenda),
 their children, Kaylee, Kirby and Kamden of Dallas, TX; granddaughter, 
Kelly Driver, and her daughter, Kennedy of Dallas, TX; and 
daughter-in-law, Teresa Driver of Dallas, TX.&nbsp; Preceded in death by son,
 Kirby Driver; her twin sister, Kathleen Joan Holliway; and parents, 
Clayton and Eloise Basinger.There will be a Celebration of Life at 2:00 p.m. Monday, Oct 10, 2022 at the Salina First Presbyterian Church.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the donor’s 
choice, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or to the Salina First
 Presbyterian Church, Social Justice and Missions.

Kathryn Jane (Basinger) Driver

An obituary is pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

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 </figure>April 26, 1934 ~ September 30, 2022An obituary is pending with Bateman Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Vernon-Schemm">HERE</a> for service details.

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