Kathleen Marie (Lantz) Zelenka, of Wilson, Kansas, passed away on October 7, 2022, at the Topeka Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Topeka, Kansas. She was born on December 31, 1963, to Frank and Gwen (Hurst) Lantz in&nbsp;Price Carbon, Utah. She was married to Timothy L. Zelenka on October 25, 1986,&nbsp;in Bunker Hill, Kansas. They were blessed with one son, James.

Kathleen graduated from Dorrance High School in 1982&nbsp;and joined the Army National Guard in 1985; she went into active duty from November 1990 to&nbsp;July 1991&nbsp;and was honorably discharged in 2013. She worked as the manager for the service oil station north of Wilson for 30 years. She was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 262,&nbsp;Wilson.

Kathleen enjoyed fishing, camping,&nbsp;lake-time, jet-skiing,&nbsp;and gambling. She was very outgoing, loved people,&nbsp;and loved to dance&nbsp;– which she and Tim did a lot. Kathleen loved to shop, especially for others, and&nbsp;loved her family;&nbsp;her grandbabies were her life.

<a></a>Kathleen was a woman of great character, strong values, and deep love for family and friends. &nbsp;<a></a>Although she will be greatly missed, her love and influence will remain in the hearts and lives of us all. May her legacy inspire each of us to encourage one another, cherish the ties that bind, and live to serve God, Home, and Country everyday of our lives.

Kathleen is survived by her husband, Tim Zelenka of the home in Wilson; son, James (Dreamer) Zelenka of Wilson; brother, Edward Lantz of&nbsp;Wilson; sister, Jeanne&nbsp;Dannebohm&nbsp;of&nbsp;Delphos;&nbsp;and&nbsp;2 grandchildren,&nbsp;Ellyott&nbsp;and Eastyn Zelenka.

She is preceded in death by her parents,&nbsp;Frank&nbsp;and Gwen Lantz.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022, at 10:30 AM at the First Baptist Church in Wilson. Visitation will be Thursday, 2PM to 8PM at the funeral home in Wilson.

Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease&nbsp;Funeral Home, 610 24th&nbsp;St., Wilson, KS 67490. Online condolences may be left for the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.plumeroverlease.com/">www.plumeroverlease.com</a>

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 </figure>Kathleen Marie (Lantz) Zelenka, of Wilson, Kansas, passed away on October 7, 2022, at the Topeka Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Topeka, Kansas. She was born on December 31, 1963, to Frank and Gwen (Hurst) Lantz in&nbsp;Price Carbon, Utah. She was married to Timothy L. Zelenka on October 25, 1986,&nbsp;in Bunker Hill, Kansas. They were blessed with one son, James.Kathleen graduated from Dorrance High School in 1982&nbsp;and joined the Army National Guard in 1985; she went into active duty from November 1990 to&nbsp;July 1991&nbsp;and was honorably discharged in 2013. She worked as the manager for the service oil station north of Wilson for 30 years. She was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 262,&nbsp;Wilson.Kathleen enjoyed fishing, camping,&nbsp;lake-time, jet-skiing,&nbsp;and gambling. She was very outgoing, loved people,&nbsp;and loved to dance&nbsp;– which she and Tim did a lot. Kathleen loved to shop, especially for others, and&nbsp;loved her family;&nbsp;her grandbabies were her life.<a></a>Kathleen was a woman of great character, strong values, and deep love for family and friends. &nbsp;<a></a>Although she will be greatly missed, her love and influence will remain in the hearts and lives of us all. May her legacy inspire each of us to encourage one another, cherish the ties that bind, and live to serve God, Home, and Country everyday of our lives.Kathleen is survived by her husband, Tim Zelenka of the home in Wilson; son, James (Dreamer) Zelenka of Wilson; brother, Edward Lantz of&nbsp;Wilson; sister, Jeanne&nbsp;Dannebohm&nbsp;of&nbsp;Delphos;&nbsp;and&nbsp;2 grandchildren,&nbsp;Ellyott&nbsp;and Eastyn Zelenka.She is preceded in death by her parents,&nbsp;Frank&nbsp;and Gwen Lantz.A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022, at 10:30 AM at the First Baptist Church in Wilson. Visitation will be Thursday, 2PM to 8PM at the funeral home in Wilson.Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease&nbsp;Funeral Home, 610 24th&nbsp;St., Wilson, KS 67490. Online condolences may be left for the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.plumeroverlease.com/">www.plumeroverlease.com</a>

Kathleen Marie (Lantz) Zelenka

Carole A. Thompson, the daughter of Wayne and Lucille (Grauerholtz) 
Schoeni, was born on May 19, 1942, in Smith Center, Kansas. She passed 
away on October 8, 2022, at the Brodstone Healthcare at Superior, 
Nebraska at the age of 80 years, 4 months, 19 days.

Carole was proud to be the Drum Majorette for two years at 
Kensington, Kansas High School for the Gold Bugs Marching Band. She 
spent 30 years as a hairdresser, after graduating from Salina, Kansas 
Beauty Academy, even owning her own shop at one time. She traveled to 
other towns to help beauticians in neighboring communities, when she was
 needed. Bowling was a favorite competitive sport for her and she 
qualified for and participated in state bowling for several years. She 
was involved in United Methodist Women group and served as President, 
for many years. She earned Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star 
Organization, something else she was very honored to achieve. 
Volunteering was so important to Carole and she chose to share her time 
at the Vestey Center, where she helped care for so many friends and 
community members, including her late Mother-in Law, Athelda.

Throughout so many happy years, her and Eldon enjoyed various 
card clubs, going fishing, and crop tours during the fall. Attending 
many of their Grand Daughter, nieces, nephews and family friends’ 
children’s’ events including proms, concerts, plays, sporting events and
 other school activities. In recent years, she became quite supportive 
of Eldon’s trap shoots. She waited all day long, just to meet him at the
 back door, to see how well he did. She accepted and guarded all of his 
trophies and was quick to share with anyone who wanted to see them. 
Throughout their wonderful years of marriage, Eldon was always with 
Carole and Carole was always with Eldon. They celebrated their 60th 
wedding anniversary and Carole’s 80th birthday in May of this year, with
 a big celebration, attended by so many friends, in Superior. A special 
past time for Carole and Eldon was making their annual Arizona trip, 
where they formed a community of friends, who they keep in touch with, 
on a regular basis, to this day.

One of Carole’s pride and joys was her self-named ‘Bird Feed’ 
where she baked up all of the chukar and pheasants Eldon and Jon or 
other friends had shot. The menu was always the same. Bird, rice, mashed
 potatoes, gravy, green beans with onion and bacon. She finished it off 
with her amazing chocolate sheet cake, which we still don’t have the 
secret ingredient for. Many of the people in this room have experienced 
that feast, which says everything about the type of woman she was.

One of the largest parts of the Thompson family life was the Jon
 Thompson Racing Team, car #75. Carole and Eldon never missed a race and
 she could be found sporting her team tee shirt, with her stop watch, 
pen and tiny note pad, taking it all in. The team won the Modified 
National Title in 2002, which was one of Carole’s grandest memories. Her
 Pallbearers today, were all a part of the pit crew, at some time, which
 is exactly what she would have wanted, since she considered each of 
them, one of her sons.

Carole was preceded in death by her parents Wayne and Lucille; sister Jan Zeigler and her in-laws Robert and Athelda.

She is survived by her husband Eldon; sons Chris and Jon (Joni 
Heiland) of Superior, Nebraska; siblings Rita (Lloyd) Kleinschmidt of 
Agra, Kansas; Cheryl Gibbs; Arden Schoeni of Arlington, Texas; 
granddaughter Jasmine (Tristan Stock) Thompson of Elm Creek, Nebraska; 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Services at: Megrue-Price Funeral Home, Superior, Nebraska Time of Service: Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 11:00 am Private Family Burial Memorials: in care of the family to be designated later Visitation: From 4:00 pm-8:00 pm on Wednesday with the family present from 6-8 at the Megrue-Price Funeral Home Funeral Home: Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978.

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 </figure>Carole A. Thompson, the daughter of Wayne and Lucille (Grauerholtz) 
Schoeni, was born on May 19, 1942, in Smith Center, Kansas. She passed 
away on October 8, 2022, at the Brodstone Healthcare at Superior, 
Nebraska at the age of 80 years, 4 months, 19 days.Carole was proud to be the Drum Majorette for two years at 
Kensington, Kansas High School for the Gold Bugs Marching Band. She 
spent 30 years as a hairdresser, after graduating from Salina, Kansas 
Beauty Academy, even owning her own shop at one time. She traveled to 
other towns to help beauticians in neighboring communities, when she was
 needed. Bowling was a favorite competitive sport for her and she 
qualified for and participated in state bowling for several years. She 
was involved in United Methodist Women group and served as President, 
for many years. She earned Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star 
Organization, something else she was very honored to achieve. 
Volunteering was so important to Carole and she chose to share her time 
at the Vestey Center, where she helped care for so many friends and 
community members, including her late Mother-in Law, Athelda.Throughout so many happy years, her and Eldon enjoyed various 
card clubs, going fishing, and crop tours during the fall. Attending 
many of their Grand Daughter, nieces, nephews and family friends’ 
children’s’ events including proms, concerts, plays, sporting events and
 other school activities. In recent years, she became quite supportive 
of Eldon’s trap shoots. She waited all day long, just to meet him at the
 back door, to see how well he did. She accepted and guarded all of his 
trophies and was quick to share with anyone who wanted to see them. 
Throughout their wonderful years of marriage, Eldon was always with 
Carole and Carole was always with Eldon. They celebrated their 60th 
wedding anniversary and Carole’s 80th birthday in May of this year, with
 a big celebration, attended by so many friends, in Superior. A special 
past time for Carole and Eldon was making their annual Arizona trip, 
where they formed a community of friends, who they keep in touch with, 
on a regular basis, to this day.One of Carole’s pride and joys was her self-named ‘Bird Feed’ 
where she baked up all of the chukar and pheasants Eldon and Jon or 
other friends had shot. The menu was always the same. Bird, rice, mashed
 potatoes, gravy, green beans with onion and bacon. She finished it off 
with her amazing chocolate sheet cake, which we still don’t have the 
secret ingredient for. Many of the people in this room have experienced 
that feast, which says everything about the type of woman she was.One of the largest parts of the Thompson family life was the Jon
 Thompson Racing Team, car #75. Carole and Eldon never missed a race and
 she could be found sporting her team tee shirt, with her stop watch, 
pen and tiny note pad, taking it all in. The team won the Modified 
National Title in 2002, which was one of Carole’s grandest memories. Her
 Pallbearers today, were all a part of the pit crew, at some time, which
 is exactly what she would have wanted, since she considered each of 
them, one of her sons.Carole was preceded in death by her parents Wayne and Lucille; sister Jan Zeigler and her in-laws Robert and Athelda.She is survived by her husband Eldon; sons Chris and Jon (Joni 
Heiland) of Superior, Nebraska; siblings Rita (Lloyd) Kleinschmidt of 
Agra, Kansas; Cheryl Gibbs; Arden Schoeni of Arlington, Texas; 
granddaughter Jasmine (Tristan Stock) Thompson of Elm Creek, Nebraska; 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.Services at: Megrue-Price Funeral Home, Superior, Nebraska Time of Service: Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 11:00 am Private Family Burial Memorials: in care of the family to be designated later Visitation: From 4:00 pm-8:00 pm on Wednesday with the family present from 6-8 at the Megrue-Price Funeral Home Funeral Home: Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978.

Carole A. Thompson

Sandra "Sandy" Jean Linenberger, of Salina, Kansas, passed away October 6th, 2022 at the age of 58.

She
 is survived by her husband, David Linenberger; her children, Jason 
(April) Augustine, Nathan Augustine, and Christian (Meagan) Linenberger;
 step-children, Jason Linenberger, Alysha (Cary) Jones; her 
grandchildren, Hunter, Brooklyn, Mason, Conner, and Brinley; her sisters
 Kim (Jeff) Dechant, Jackie (Chad) Ruder; her father Don Leikam; and her
 beloved dog, Sadie. She is preceded in death by her mother Shirley 
Leikam.

Sandy was born December 20th, 1963 in Hays, 
Kansas to Don and Shirley Leikam. On April 13, 1991, she was united in 
marriage to David Linenberger.

Sandy was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed painting, reading, and mostly spending time with her family.

Sandy's
 family and friends will gather Wednesday, October 12th from 4-7 pm for a
 viewing at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home in Salina, Kansas.

A
 funeral service will be held Thursday, October 13th, at 10:30 am with a 
Rosary beginning at 10 am. It will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 
Catholic Church in Salina, Kansas. Father Keith Weber will officiate.

Burial will follow at All Saints Catholic Cemetery, Salina, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sandy Linenberger Memorial fund.

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 </figure>Sandra "Sandy" Jean Linenberger, of Salina, Kansas, passed away October 6th, 2022 at the age of 58.She
 is survived by her husband, David Linenberger; her children, Jason 
(April) Augustine, Nathan Augustine, and Christian (Meagan) Linenberger;
 step-children, Jason Linenberger, Alysha (Cary) Jones; her 
grandchildren, Hunter, Brooklyn, Mason, Conner, and Brinley; her sisters
 Kim (Jeff) Dechant, Jackie (Chad) Ruder; her father Don Leikam; and her
 beloved dog, Sadie. She is preceded in death by her mother Shirley 
Leikam.Sandy was born December 20th, 1963 in Hays, 
Kansas to Don and Shirley Leikam. On April 13, 1991, she was united in 
marriage to David Linenberger.Sandy was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed painting, reading, and mostly spending time with her family.Sandy's
 family and friends will gather Wednesday, October 12th from 4-7 pm for a
 viewing at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home in Salina, Kansas.A
 funeral service will be held Thursday, October 13th, at 10:30 am with a 
Rosary beginning at 10 am. It will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 
Catholic Church in Salina, Kansas. Father Keith Weber will officiate.Burial will follow at All Saints Catholic Cemetery, Salina, Kansas.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sandy Linenberger Memorial fund.

Sandra 'Sandy' Jean Linenberger

Lavonne Kay Horchem, 91, died peacefully in her sleep on October 6, 
2022, at Meadowlark Senior Living in Manhattan, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on
 September 20, 1931, at home in Utica, Kansas, the daughter of Ephriam 
“Pete” Gerald and Martha Matilda (Schwindt) Bernbeck.

She graduated from Utica High School and Kansas State University.

She married Richard “Dick” Gayle Horchem on August 16, 1953, in the 
First Christian Church in Utica.&nbsp; They made their home in Ness City, 
Kansas, where they raised their three sons.

Kay taught in the Ness City School District for many years. She was 
active in various community organizations and supported numerous 
charities over the years.

Kay is survived by two sons, Brad (Cindy) Horchem, Manhattan, Kansas,
 and Todd (Brenda) Horchem, Ness City; four grandchildren, Travis 
Horchem, Newton, Kansas; Megan (George) Heyns, Kansas City, Missouri; 
Kali (Mark) Solomon, Wichita, Kansas; and Jana Horchem, Englewood, 
Colorado; and five great-grandchildren, Aiyana, Adijah, and Ajani 
Solomon and Van and Vivian Horchem.

In addition, she is survived by two sisters, Elvira Kilroy, Nokomis, 
Florida and Wanda McKenzie, Gold Canyon, Arizona; one brother, Gary 
(Anita) Bernbeck, Grand Junction, Colorado; a sister-in-law, Linda 
(Terry) Claycamp, Hays, Kansas; and many nieces and nephews. Petros 
Levis joined the family as an exchange student from Greece during his 
senior year of high school. Petros and his wife, Ann, Denver, remain a 
part of the family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Craig Horchem, and two brothers, Don Bernbeck and Gerald Bernbeck.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be 
made to the Ness County Bank Building Foundation, St. Jude Children’s 
Research Hospital or any organization of the donor’s choice. Memorials 
may be sent to Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2022, at the Ness City Cemetery.

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 </figure>Lavonne Kay Horchem, 91, died peacefully in her sleep on October 6, 
2022, at Meadowlark Senior Living in Manhattan, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on
 September 20, 1931, at home in Utica, Kansas, the daughter of Ephriam 
“Pete” Gerald and Martha Matilda (Schwindt) Bernbeck.She graduated from Utica High School and Kansas State University.She married Richard “Dick” Gayle Horchem on August 16, 1953, in the 
First Christian Church in Utica.&nbsp; They made their home in Ness City, 
Kansas, where they raised their three sons.Kay taught in the Ness City School District for many years. She was 
active in various community organizations and supported numerous 
charities over the years.Kay is survived by two sons, Brad (Cindy) Horchem, Manhattan, Kansas,
 and Todd (Brenda) Horchem, Ness City; four grandchildren, Travis 
Horchem, Newton, Kansas; Megan (George) Heyns, Kansas City, Missouri; 
Kali (Mark) Solomon, Wichita, Kansas; and Jana Horchem, Englewood, 
Colorado; and five great-grandchildren, Aiyana, Adijah, and Ajani 
Solomon and Van and Vivian Horchem.In addition, she is survived by two sisters, Elvira Kilroy, Nokomis, 
Florida and Wanda McKenzie, Gold Canyon, Arizona; one brother, Gary 
(Anita) Bernbeck, Grand Junction, Colorado; a sister-in-law, Linda 
(Terry) Claycamp, Hays, Kansas; and many nieces and nephews. Petros 
Levis joined the family as an exchange student from Greece during his 
senior year of high school. Petros and his wife, Ann, Denver, remain a 
part of the family.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Craig Horchem, and two brothers, Don Bernbeck and Gerald Bernbeck.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be 
made to the Ness County Bank Building Foundation, St. Jude Children’s 
Research Hospital or any organization of the donor’s choice. Memorials 
may be sent to Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City.A graveside memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2022, at the Ness City Cemetery.

Lavonne Kay Horchem

December 31, 1963
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 October 7, 2022

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Kathleen--Marie-Zelenka?obId=26091547#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>December 31, 1963
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 October 7, 2022An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Kathleen--Marie-Zelenka?obId=26091547#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Kathleen Marie Zelenka

Maralyn Rae Wilson, 84, of Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Maralyn&nbsp;was born on August 10, 1938, in Waldo, Kansas, the daughter of Ray and Sarah V. (Beck) Mead. &nbsp;She grew up in Waldo and&nbsp;graduated from Waldo High School in 1956. &nbsp;She met fell in love and was united in marriage&nbsp;to Levi&nbsp;Duane Wilson on September 30, 1956,&nbsp;at the Waldo United Methodist Church. &nbsp;From this union Maralyn and&nbsp;Duane were blessed with 4 children Kerry,&nbsp;Kandis,&nbsp;Delayn,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Ty.&nbsp;She graduated from&nbsp;Ft. Hays University&nbsp;and received her&nbsp;bachelor’s&nbsp;degree in nursing. &nbsp;She worked as&nbsp;a registered nurse&nbsp;for 30 years&nbsp;at the Russell Regional Hospital&nbsp;in Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;She was a former member of the Waldo United Methodist&nbsp;Church and the First Christian&nbsp;Church in Russell. &nbsp;Being an avid collector, she enjoyed&nbsp;going to auctions and flea markets&nbsp;always trying to find&nbsp;something unique to add to her collections. &nbsp;Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. &nbsp;She&nbsp;especially enjoyed spending time with her many&nbsp;grandchildren.

Surviving family include her daughters Kerry McDaniel and husband James of Ponca City, Oklahoma&nbsp;and&nbsp;Delayn Wilson of Topeka, Kansas; her son Ty Wilson&nbsp;and wife Susan&nbsp;of Hays, Kansas; brother&nbsp;Gerald&nbsp;Mead and&nbsp;wife Ruth of Clearwater, Florida; sisters Barbara Robertson&nbsp;and Joan Pitts both of Waldo, Kansas; 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Duane&nbsp;on March 3, 1984, daughter Kandis Lightfoot, brother Ronald Mead&nbsp;and grandchildren Sarah Lightfoot and Jonathan McDaniel.

A&nbsp;private&nbsp;family&nbsp;graveside&nbsp;service&nbsp;for&nbsp;Maralyn&nbsp;will be held at&nbsp;the Russell City Cemetery in Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is&nbsp;in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Maralyn Rae Wilson, 84, of Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.Maralyn&nbsp;was born on August 10, 1938, in Waldo, Kansas, the daughter of Ray and Sarah V. (Beck) Mead. &nbsp;She grew up in Waldo and&nbsp;graduated from Waldo High School in 1956. &nbsp;She met fell in love and was united in marriage&nbsp;to Levi&nbsp;Duane Wilson on September 30, 1956,&nbsp;at the Waldo United Methodist Church. &nbsp;From this union Maralyn and&nbsp;Duane were blessed with 4 children Kerry,&nbsp;Kandis,&nbsp;Delayn,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Ty.&nbsp;She graduated from&nbsp;Ft. Hays University&nbsp;and received her&nbsp;bachelor’s&nbsp;degree in nursing. &nbsp;She worked as&nbsp;a registered nurse&nbsp;for 30 years&nbsp;at the Russell Regional Hospital&nbsp;in Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;She was a former member of the Waldo United Methodist&nbsp;Church and the First Christian&nbsp;Church in Russell. &nbsp;Being an avid collector, she enjoyed&nbsp;going to auctions and flea markets&nbsp;always trying to find&nbsp;something unique to add to her collections. &nbsp;Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. &nbsp;She&nbsp;especially enjoyed spending time with her many&nbsp;grandchildren.Surviving family include her daughters Kerry McDaniel and husband James of Ponca City, Oklahoma&nbsp;and&nbsp;Delayn Wilson of Topeka, Kansas; her son Ty Wilson&nbsp;and wife Susan&nbsp;of Hays, Kansas; brother&nbsp;Gerald&nbsp;Mead and&nbsp;wife Ruth of Clearwater, Florida; sisters Barbara Robertson&nbsp;and Joan Pitts both of Waldo, Kansas; 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Duane&nbsp;on March 3, 1984, daughter Kandis Lightfoot, brother Ronald Mead&nbsp;and grandchildren Sarah Lightfoot and Jonathan McDaniel.A&nbsp;private&nbsp;family&nbsp;graveside&nbsp;service&nbsp;for&nbsp;Maralyn&nbsp;will be held at&nbsp;the Russell City Cemetery in Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is&nbsp;in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Maralyn Rae Wilson

Dorothy June (McCall) Schulz, 96, of El Dorado, Kansas, and formerly 
of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Lakepoint 
Nursing Home in El Dorado.

June was born June 16, 1926, in Natoma, Kansas.&nbsp; She was the daughter 
of Virgil B. &amp; Esther M. (Madsen) McCall.&nbsp; She grew up and attended 
schools in Fairport, Kansas, Paradise, Kansas, and Russell.&nbsp; She 
graduated from Russell High School and was the Class of 1944 
Valedictorian.

June was united in marriage to Elmer H. Voos.&nbsp; This union was blessed
 with five children; Alan, Terry, Debra, Jon Michael and Denise. &nbsp;They 
made their home in Russell. &nbsp;Elmer preceded her in death.&nbsp; Later she was
 united in marriage to Millard E. Schulz.

June was a Secretary for White, Pettijohn and Schulz Doctor’s 
office.&nbsp; She also was a Transcriptionist for the Russell City Hospital.&nbsp;
 She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Priscilla Circle, Epsilon
 Sigma Alpha Sorority and the Russell V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary.

June’s surviving family include her daughters, Debra Melcher (Gary) 
of El Dorado, Kansas and Denise Miller (Tony) &nbsp;of Russell, Kansas; son, 
Terry Voos (Claudia) of Manhattan, Kansas; brother, Gary McCall; 11 
grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

June was preceded in death by her parents; husband Elmer; sons, Alan 
Voos and Jon Michael Voos; brothers, Duane McCall, Bill McCall and 
Richard McCall; sisters, Betty Leverett, Sharon Kilian, Karen Henslee 
and Darlene Galyardt; and great grandchild Isaac.

June’s family wishes to extend many Thanks to Homestead Assisted Living, Lake Point and Good Shepherd Hospice.

Celebration of June’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, 
October 12, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell.&nbsp; Burial 
will follow at the St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Russell.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends
 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; 

A Memorial has been established with St. John
 Lutheran 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>Dorothy June (McCall) Schulz, 96, of El Dorado, Kansas, and formerly 
of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Lakepoint 
Nursing Home in El Dorado.June was born June 16, 1926, in Natoma, Kansas.&nbsp; She was the daughter 
of Virgil B. &amp; Esther M. (Madsen) McCall.&nbsp; She grew up and attended 
schools in Fairport, Kansas, Paradise, Kansas, and Russell.&nbsp; She 
graduated from Russell High School and was the Class of 1944 
Valedictorian.June was united in marriage to Elmer H. Voos.&nbsp; This union was blessed
 with five children; Alan, Terry, Debra, Jon Michael and Denise. &nbsp;They 
made their home in Russell. &nbsp;Elmer preceded her in death.&nbsp; Later she was
 united in marriage to Millard E. Schulz.June was a Secretary for White, Pettijohn and Schulz Doctor’s 
office.&nbsp; She also was a Transcriptionist for the Russell City Hospital.&nbsp;
 She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Priscilla Circle, Epsilon
 Sigma Alpha Sorority and the Russell V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary.June’s surviving family include her daughters, Debra Melcher (Gary) 
of El Dorado, Kansas and Denise Miller (Tony) &nbsp;of Russell, Kansas; son, 
Terry Voos (Claudia) of Manhattan, Kansas; brother, Gary McCall; 11 
grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.June was preceded in death by her parents; husband Elmer; sons, Alan 
Voos and Jon Michael Voos; brothers, Duane McCall, Bill McCall and 
Richard McCall; sisters, Betty Leverett, Sharon Kilian, Karen Henslee 
and Darlene Galyardt; and great grandchild Isaac.June’s family wishes to extend many Thanks to Homestead Assisted Living, Lake Point and Good Shepherd Hospice.Celebration of June’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, 
October 12, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell.&nbsp; Burial 
will follow at the St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Russell.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends
 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with St. John
 Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Dorothy June (McCall) Schulz

Wayne Eldon Bosler, 87, of Herndon, died Monday, October 3, 2022. He was
 born on January 19, 1935, the fourth child of six children to Nick and 
Josephine (Johnston) Bosler in Oberlin, KS. 
He attended and graduated from Oberlin Elementary School and Decatur 
Community High School. In 1956, Wayne joined the United States Navy and 
was honorably discharged in 1959. 
In 1960, Wayne was united in marriage to Linda Jording. In June of 2022,
 they celebrated their 62nd Wedding Anniversary. Their only child was a 
son, Barry. Wayne and Linda had three grandchildren and two 
great-grandsons. 
Wayne and Linda moved from Oberlin to Denver, Co, in 1960, where Wayne 
attended and graduated from Barber College. Wayne continued Barbering in
 Denver until 2006. Eventually, he purchased a barber shop and 
laundromat on Penn Avenue in Oberlin, KS. 
Wayne and Linda purchased a home in Herndon, KS, in 2006, where they 
resided until moving to the Good Samaritan Society in Atwood, KS. 
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; his wife’s parents; one 
brother; two sisters; seven sisters-in-laws; nine brothers-in-law and 
his daughter-in-law Beth Bosler. 
He is survived by his wife Linda (Jording) Bosler; son Barry Bosler: 
grandchildren, Joshua Bosler, Torey Bosler and Nick Bosler, his wife 
Abby and sons Greyson and Desmond Bosler; sister Carolyn Wallace; sister
 Joy and her husband Von Johnson and many more nieces and nephews. 
A memorial service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 19, 
2022, at the Church of Christ, Oberlin, KS. Inurnment will be in Rose 
Hill Cemetery, Ludell.

Memorials are suggested to the McCook Humane 
Society and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 
67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Wayne Eldon Bosler, 87, of Herndon, died Monday, October 3, 2022. He was
 born on January 19, 1935, the fourth child of six children to Nick and 
Josephine (Johnston) Bosler in Oberlin, KS. 
He attended and graduated from Oberlin Elementary School and Decatur 
Community High School. In 1956, Wayne joined the United States Navy and 
was honorably discharged in 1959. 
In 1960, Wayne was united in marriage to Linda Jording. In June of 2022,
 they celebrated their 62nd Wedding Anniversary. Their only child was a 
son, Barry. Wayne and Linda had three grandchildren and two 
great-grandsons. 
Wayne and Linda moved from Oberlin to Denver, Co, in 1960, where Wayne 
attended and graduated from Barber College. Wayne continued Barbering in
 Denver until 2006. Eventually, he purchased a barber shop and 
laundromat on Penn Avenue in Oberlin, KS. 
Wayne and Linda purchased a home in Herndon, KS, in 2006, where they 
resided until moving to the Good Samaritan Society in Atwood, KS. 
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; his wife’s parents; one 
brother; two sisters; seven sisters-in-laws; nine brothers-in-law and 
his daughter-in-law Beth Bosler. 
He is survived by his wife Linda (Jording) Bosler; son Barry Bosler: 
grandchildren, Joshua Bosler, Torey Bosler and Nick Bosler, his wife 
Abby and sons Greyson and Desmond Bosler; sister Carolyn Wallace; sister
 Joy and her husband Von Johnson and many more nieces and nephews. 
A memorial service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 19, 
2022, at the Church of Christ, Oberlin, KS. Inurnment will be in Rose 
Hill Cemetery, Ludell. Memorials are suggested to the McCook Humane 
Society and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 
67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Wayne Eldon Bosler

Loretta Mae (Kinderknecht) Karnes, 65, of Grainfield, Kansas passed 
away on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the Sheridan County Health Complex
 after a short illness. Loretta was born to Virgil and Luella 
(Richmeier) Kinderknecht, on September 2, 1957, in WaKeeney, Kansas. She
 grew up in Park, Kansas with her eight siblings. She attended and 
graduated from Wheatland High School with the class of 1975. She met the
 love of her life, Roy Dean Karnes, and married him in Hoxie, Kansas on 
September 16, 1978. They were blessed with three children.

Loretta
 had the most kind, caring and selfless heart. She was always willing to
 help someone in need. She spent her life being around people she loved.
 Loretta loved being outside doing yard work and tending to her garden. 
She also had a soft spot in her heart for animals. She enjoyed getting 
together with family anytime but especially at holidays. She was a 
homemaker most of her life. This allowed Loretta to spend time and be 
around her grandchildren almost daily. Her family and grandchildren were
 the delight of her life. Loretta loved her family with all her heart.

Loretta
 is survived by her husband, Roy of Grainfield, Kansas; son, Mark Karnes
 of Grainfield, Kansas; daughters, Mary Glick and husband Darin of 
Quinter, Kansas and Becki Sporing and husband, Raven of Park, Kansas; 
brothers, Leon Kinderknecht and wife Tracy of Wamego, Galen Kinderknecht
 of Park, Kansas, Randall Kinderknecht of Park, Kansas and Eric 
Kinderknecht and wife Debbie of Hoxie, Kansas; sisters, Marilyn Arnold 
and husband Dave of Hoxie, Kansas, Glenda Heier and husband Richard, and
 Sheila Heim and husband Steve  all of Hoxie, Kansas; grandchildren, 
Caden Glick, Eli Glick, Kyler Glick, Blaze Sporing, Bella Sporing and 
Brody Sporing; great grandchild, Makiyah Glick; and extended family and 
friends.

She was preceded in death by, her parents, 
Virgil, and Luella Kinderknecht; brother, Michael Kinderknecht; and 
infant sister Mary Ann Kinderknecht.

A Celebration of 
Life Service is planned for October 10, 2022, 1:00 P.M. at the 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas. Following the service, 
Inurnment will take place in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Park,
 Kansas. The family suggests memorials to the Walk-A-Thon for Health 
serving Gove and Trego Counties. 

Memorials may be sent in care of Kay 
Goetz-Chairperson, 5042 E Road 130 S, Park, Kansas 67751 or 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67751. Words of 
caring and comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665324083569.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Loretta Mae (Kinderknecht) Karnes, 65, of Grainfield, Kansas passed 
away on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the Sheridan County Health Complex
 after a short illness. Loretta was born to Virgil and Luella 
(Richmeier) Kinderknecht, on September 2, 1957, in WaKeeney, Kansas. She
 grew up in Park, Kansas with her eight siblings. She attended and 
graduated from Wheatland High School with the class of 1975. She met the
 love of her life, Roy Dean Karnes, and married him in Hoxie, Kansas on 
September 16, 1978. They were blessed with three children.Loretta
 had the most kind, caring and selfless heart. She was always willing to
 help someone in need. She spent her life being around people she loved.
 Loretta loved being outside doing yard work and tending to her garden. 
She also had a soft spot in her heart for animals. She enjoyed getting 
together with family anytime but especially at holidays. She was a 
homemaker most of her life. This allowed Loretta to spend time and be 
around her grandchildren almost daily. Her family and grandchildren were
 the delight of her life. Loretta loved her family with all her heart.Loretta
 is survived by her husband, Roy of Grainfield, Kansas; son, Mark Karnes
 of Grainfield, Kansas; daughters, Mary Glick and husband Darin of 
Quinter, Kansas and Becki Sporing and husband, Raven of Park, Kansas; 
brothers, Leon Kinderknecht and wife Tracy of Wamego, Galen Kinderknecht
 of Park, Kansas, Randall Kinderknecht of Park, Kansas and Eric 
Kinderknecht and wife Debbie of Hoxie, Kansas; sisters, Marilyn Arnold 
and husband Dave of Hoxie, Kansas, Glenda Heier and husband Richard, and
 Sheila Heim and husband Steve all of Hoxie, Kansas; grandchildren, 
Caden Glick, Eli Glick, Kyler Glick, Blaze Sporing, Bella Sporing and 
Brody Sporing; great grandchild, Makiyah Glick; and extended family and 
friends.She was preceded in death by, her parents, 
Virgil, and Luella Kinderknecht; brother, Michael Kinderknecht; and 
infant sister Mary Ann Kinderknecht.A Celebration of 
Life Service is planned for October 10, 2022, 1:00 P.M. at the 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas. Following the service, 
Inurnment will take place in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Park,
 Kansas. The family suggests memorials to the Walk-A-Thon for Health 
serving Gove and Trego Counties. Memorials may be sent in care of Kay 
Goetz-Chairperson, 5042 E Road 130 S, Park, Kansas 67751 or 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67751. Words of 
caring and comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

Loretta Mae (Kinderknecht) Karnes

Barbara Pearle Sheldon, 77, died October 7, 2022, at her home.&nbsp; She 
was born on June 13, 1945, in Wellington, KS, the daughter of Gilbert 
and Idotha (Patton) Cottle. 

Barbara grew up on a dairy farm near South 
Haven and graduated from South Haven High School. She earned a Bachelor 
of Arts Degree from Southwestern College in Winfield. While there, 
Barbara met Tom Sheldon, and they were married the day after her 
graduation, June 5, 1967. They shared 55 years of marriage.

Barbara earned a Master of Religious Education degree from Perkins 
School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in 1969. She served 
as Director of Christian Education and Youth Ministry at the Valley 
Center United Methodist Church for two years. In 1971, Barbara and Tom 
moved to Oxford where they lived 4 years, and added two daughters to the
 family.

In 1975, the Sheldon family moved to Syracuse where Tom was appointed
 to serve. While there, Barbara served as the church Pre-School Director
 for 5 years. In 1980, the family moved to Kechi and Barbara served as 
the Director of Christian Education and Youth Ministry at University 
United Methodist Church in Wichita for 5 years.

In 1985, the family moved to Newton and Barbara began serving as an 
Associate Council Director for the Kansas West Conference.&nbsp; She served 
on the Conference Staff in various roles, including 4 years as 
Coordinator of Nurture, Outreach and Witness.&nbsp; While serving on the 
Conference Staff, she resourced hundreds of local churches with 
Christian education training events, visioning and goal setting, program
 planning, leadership development, staff team building, and consulting 
regarding matters ranging from personnel to building design.&nbsp; This 
ministry involved much travel over the western two-thirds of Kansas.

In 2004, Barbara served as the Interim Executive Director of Grace 
Med Health Clinic. She helped in selecting the new director, which 
turned out to be an excellent choice.&nbsp; Barbara also served as a Diaconal
 Minister, and then as a Deacon in the United Methodist Church.&nbsp; The 
family served at the South Hutchinson United Methodist Church for 6 
years, Mulvane church for 10 years and Great Bend for 3 more years.&nbsp; 
Barbara retired in 2012, making Hutchinson her and Tom’s home.

Barbara is survived by: her husband, Tom of the home; daughters, Lori
 Sheldon of Haviland and Robin Reed and husband Joe of Albuquerque, NM; 
grandsons, Matthew Schrag, Ethan Reed, and Quinn Reed; brother, John 
Cottle and wife, Janice of Enid, OK; sister, Joan Orr of Sedan; foster 
brother, Richard Geier and wife Donna of Rose Hill; son-in-law, Steve 
Schrag; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins; and her many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Marsha Cottle.

Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 14, 2022, at 
Trinity United Methodist Church, 1602 N. Main, Hutchinson. Inurnment 
will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Rome, KS (which is south of 
Wellington). Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and 
Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Trinity’s Tiny 
Treasures Preschool, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665252918516.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Barbara Pearle Sheldon, 77, died October 7, 2022, at her home.&nbsp; She 
was born on June 13, 1945, in Wellington, KS, the daughter of Gilbert 
and Idotha (Patton) Cottle. Barbara grew up on a dairy farm near South 
Haven and graduated from South Haven High School. She earned a Bachelor 
of Arts Degree from Southwestern College in Winfield. While there, 
Barbara met Tom Sheldon, and they were married the day after her 
graduation, June 5, 1967. They shared 55 years of marriage.Barbara earned a Master of Religious Education degree from Perkins 
School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in 1969. She served 
as Director of Christian Education and Youth Ministry at the Valley 
Center United Methodist Church for two years. In 1971, Barbara and Tom 
moved to Oxford where they lived 4 years, and added two daughters to the
 family.In 1975, the Sheldon family moved to Syracuse where Tom was appointed
 to serve. While there, Barbara served as the church Pre-School Director
 for 5 years. In 1980, the family moved to Kechi and Barbara served as 
the Director of Christian Education and Youth Ministry at University 
United Methodist Church in Wichita for 5 years.In 1985, the family moved to Newton and Barbara began serving as an 
Associate Council Director for the Kansas West Conference.&nbsp; She served 
on the Conference Staff in various roles, including 4 years as 
Coordinator of Nurture, Outreach and Witness.&nbsp; While serving on the 
Conference Staff, she resourced hundreds of local churches with 
Christian education training events, visioning and goal setting, program
 planning, leadership development, staff team building, and consulting 
regarding matters ranging from personnel to building design.&nbsp; This 
ministry involved much travel over the western two-thirds of Kansas.In 2004, Barbara served as the Interim Executive Director of Grace 
Med Health Clinic. She helped in selecting the new director, which 
turned out to be an excellent choice.&nbsp; Barbara also served as a Diaconal
 Minister, and then as a Deacon in the United Methodist Church.&nbsp; The 
family served at the South Hutchinson United Methodist Church for 6 
years, Mulvane church for 10 years and Great Bend for 3 more years.&nbsp; 
Barbara retired in 2012, making Hutchinson her and Tom’s home.Barbara is survived by: her husband, Tom of the home; daughters, Lori
 Sheldon of Haviland and Robin Reed and husband Joe of Albuquerque, NM; 
grandsons, Matthew Schrag, Ethan Reed, and Quinn Reed; brother, John 
Cottle and wife, Janice of Enid, OK; sister, Joan Orr of Sedan; foster 
brother, Richard Geier and wife Donna of Rose Hill; son-in-law, Steve 
Schrag; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins; and her many friends.She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Marsha Cottle.Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 14, 2022, at 
Trinity United Methodist Church, 1602 N. Main, Hutchinson. Inurnment 
will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Rome, KS (which is south of 
Wellington). Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and 
Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Trinity’s Tiny 
Treasures Preschool, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

Barbara Pearle Sheldon

Deklan Ray Foos, born sleeping into the arms of Jesus at 2:19 a.m. on
 October 4, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lincoln, Nebraska. Son of 
Chance and Stephanie Foos, formerly of Burdett.

Deklan is survived by sisters Brinleigh and Jordyn, and brothers 
Tatum and Cooper. He is also survived by maternal grandparents Scott and
 Beverly Burd, and paternal grandmother Sonja Foos; several aunts; 
uncles; and many cousins.

Deklan was preceded in death by paternal grandfather Terry Foos and maternal uncle Cameron Burd.

Private burial to be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to 
the Deklan Ray Foos Memorial fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 
477.

Deklan Ray Foos, born sleeping into the arms of Jesus at 2:19 a.m. on
 October 4, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lincoln, Nebraska. Son of 
Chance and Stephanie Foos, formerly of Burdett.Deklan is survived by sisters Brinleigh and Jordyn, and brothers 
Tatum and Cooper. He is also survived by maternal grandparents Scott and
 Beverly Burd, and paternal grandmother Sonja Foos; several aunts; 
uncles; and many cousins.Deklan was preceded in death by paternal grandfather Terry Foos and maternal uncle Cameron Burd.Private burial to be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to 
the Deklan Ray Foos Memorial fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 
477.

Deklan Ray Foos

Lori Lee (Zimmerman) Hemken, age 62, of Winona, Kansas, died Thursday, October 6, 2022, at&nbsp;Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;

Family services will be held in Winona at a later date.

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

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>

Lori Lee (Zimmerman) Hemken, age 62, of Winona, Kansas, died Thursday, October 6, 2022, at&nbsp;Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;Family services will be held in Winona at a later date.Services are entrusted to&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.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>

Lori Lee (Zimmerman) Hemken

Bonnie Rose Smith, 75, of Atwood, KS, passed away October 5, 2022, 3:00 
p.m. at Wesley Medical Center, in Wichita, KS, surrounded by family and 
friends. 
She was born May 22, 1947, in Holyoke, CO to Clifford Raymond and Maxine
 Mickey (Thatcher) Smith. Her school years were spent in Holyoke, CO. 
She graduated from Holyoke High School in 1965. She began her career at 
the age of 19, in Denver, CO at Target stores and was quickly promoted 
to a manager and then buyer. She lived in many cities throughout the 
United States and travelled the world as a regional sales manager for 
Value Merchants. During her career, Bonnie gave birth to her son, Brady, 
in May of 1983, who was her pride and joy. She then settled in Saint 
Francis, KS to be close to family and raise her son. While living in 
Saint Francis, she worked alongside her brother, Bill, at Cheyenne Bowl.
 In 1998, Bonnie and Brady moved to Atwood, KS, where she purchased 
Atwood Bowl. Later she went on to proudly manage the Atwood Country 
Club, where she fostered many memories and lifetime friendships. In the 
last few years of her life, she joined the Vap Construction team, where 
she brought joy to the office every day. 
In her free time, Bonnie cherished time with family, most of all her 
grandchildren. One of her favorite past-times was playing games at 
family gatherings. She also enjoyed playing and hosting Bridge, where 
she formed very close friendships. This grew to be an important 
highlight of her weekly routine. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Mickey Smith. 
She is survived by her only child, Brady Smith (Bailey); grandchildren, 
Dylan, Tristen, and Ariann, of Atwood, KS; brothers, Bill Smith and Rick
 Smith (Gail), of Atwood, KS; sisters, Lenee Seeker, of Rocklin, CA and 
Barbie Gopperton, of Mesa, AZ; nieces, and nephews, Dax Groves 
(Kristen), Megan Joerg (Greg), Leslie Smith (Tyrel), Jennifer Leitner 
(Tyler), Lyndsi Colgan, Ali Smith, and Cameron Colgan; great nieces and 
nephews, Camden Aldrich, Kinsley Goodvin, Payton Smith, Haisley Leitner,
 Ronan Groves, Reid Groves, Tucker Prideaux, and Toby Prideaux. She is 
also survived by many friends she considered family. 
Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m., October 9th, 2022, at United Methodist 
Church, Atwood, KS. Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Burial 
services will be held October 10th, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. (CST), 2:00 p.m. 
(MST) in Holyoke, CO at Holyoke Memorial Park.

Memorials are suggested 
in memory of Bonnie Smith, to be designated at a later date, and can be 
sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. Online 
condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665238561565.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Bonnie Rose Smith, 75, of Atwood, KS, passed away October 5, 2022, 3:00 
p.m. at Wesley Medical Center, in Wichita, KS, surrounded by family and 
friends. 
She was born May 22, 1947, in Holyoke, CO to Clifford Raymond and Maxine
 Mickey (Thatcher) Smith. Her school years were spent in Holyoke, CO. 
She graduated from Holyoke High School in 1965. She began her career at 
the age of 19, in Denver, CO at Target stores and was quickly promoted 
to a manager and then buyer. She lived in many cities throughout the 
United States and travelled the world as a regional sales manager for 
Value Merchants. During her career, Bonnie gave birth to her son, Brady, 
in May of 1983, who was her pride and joy. She then settled in Saint 
Francis, KS to be close to family and raise her son. While living in 
Saint Francis, she worked alongside her brother, Bill, at Cheyenne Bowl.
 In 1998, Bonnie and Brady moved to Atwood, KS, where she purchased 
Atwood Bowl. Later she went on to proudly manage the Atwood Country 
Club, where she fostered many memories and lifetime friendships. In the 
last few years of her life, she joined the Vap Construction team, where 
she brought joy to the office every day. 
In her free time, Bonnie cherished time with family, most of all her 
grandchildren. One of her favorite past-times was playing games at 
family gatherings. She also enjoyed playing and hosting Bridge, where 
she formed very close friendships. This grew to be an important 
highlight of her weekly routine. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Mickey Smith. 
She is survived by her only child, Brady Smith (Bailey); grandchildren, 
Dylan, Tristen, and Ariann, of Atwood, KS; brothers, Bill Smith and Rick
 Smith (Gail), of Atwood, KS; sisters, Lenee Seeker, of Rocklin, CA and 
Barbie Gopperton, of Mesa, AZ; nieces, and nephews, Dax Groves 
(Kristen), Megan Joerg (Greg), Leslie Smith (Tyrel), Jennifer Leitner 
(Tyler), Lyndsi Colgan, Ali Smith, and Cameron Colgan; great nieces and 
nephews, Camden Aldrich, Kinsley Goodvin, Payton Smith, Haisley Leitner,
 Ronan Groves, Reid Groves, Tucker Prideaux, and Toby Prideaux. She is 
also survived by many friends she considered family. 
Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m., October 9th, 2022, at United Methodist 
Church, Atwood, KS. Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Burial 
services will be held October 10th, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. (CST), 2:00 p.m. 
(MST) in Holyoke, CO at Holyoke Memorial Park. Memorials are suggested 
in memory of Bonnie Smith, to be designated at a later date, and can be 
sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. Online 
condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Bonnie Rose Smith

Joe F. Lobato, age 77 of Hays, Kansas, died Thursday, October 6, 2022, at&nbsp;Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;

He was born May 5, 1945, in Fruita, Colorado, to Benjamin and Lena (Serato) Lobato.

Joe married Carol (Smith) on April 10,&nbsp;1970,&nbsp;at Fruita, Colorado.

He was raised and attended school in Fruita, and lived in the Colby&nbsp;and Selden,&nbsp;Kansas, area for 50 years. &nbsp;He was a welder for the Golden Plains Ag Tech&nbsp;in Colby&nbsp;and&nbsp;retired&nbsp;in 2021. &nbsp;Joe and Carol moved to Hays in&nbsp;May of 2022. &nbsp;He enjoyed fishing and attending the grandkids&nbsp;school and&nbsp;sports activities. &nbsp;

Survivors include his wife, Carol, of the home; his children, Joe Lobato and wife, Sandra, Ellis, KS; John Lobato and wife, Angie, Salina, KS; Janelle Lobato&nbsp;and husband, John Gay,&nbsp;Hays, KS; ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Jace Lobato; three brothers and two sisters.

A private family service and inurnment will be held at a later date.

The family suggests memorials made payable to:&nbsp;The City of Selden (for the walking path) in care of the mortuary.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665178011454.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Joe F. Lobato, age 77 of Hays, Kansas, died Thursday, October 6, 2022, at&nbsp;Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;He was born May 5, 1945, in Fruita, Colorado, to Benjamin and Lena (Serato) Lobato.Joe married Carol (Smith) on April 10,&nbsp;1970,&nbsp;at Fruita, Colorado.He was raised and attended school in Fruita, and lived in the Colby&nbsp;and Selden,&nbsp;Kansas, area for 50 years. &nbsp;He was a welder for the Golden Plains Ag Tech&nbsp;in Colby&nbsp;and&nbsp;retired&nbsp;in 2021. &nbsp;Joe and Carol moved to Hays in&nbsp;May of 2022. &nbsp;He enjoyed fishing and attending the grandkids&nbsp;school and&nbsp;sports activities. &nbsp;Survivors include his wife, Carol, of the home; his children, Joe Lobato and wife, Sandra, Ellis, KS; John Lobato and wife, Angie, Salina, KS; Janelle Lobato&nbsp;and husband, John Gay,&nbsp;Hays, KS; ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.Joe was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Jace Lobato; three brothers and two sisters.A private family service and inurnment will be held at a later date.The family suggests memorials made payable to:&nbsp;The City of Selden (for the walking path) in care of the mortuary.Services are entrusted to&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.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>

Joe F. Lobato

Lucille Rupp, age 92, of Hays, Kansas, passed to her eternal reward while at her home on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. Lucille was born on May 5, 1930 to Joseph and Sophia (Pfannenstiel) Rupp. Lucille was the eleventh child of fifteen, growing up on a farm near Liebenthal and La Crosse, Kansas until the family moved to Hays.&nbsp; That same day she enrolled as a Freshman at Girls Catholic High School.&nbsp; She graduated from GCHS in 1948, attended St. Mary’s College in Leavenworth, Kansas, from 1949-1953 graduating with a degree in Music.&nbsp; God gifted Lucille with an outstanding coloratura singing voice with a range of 3½ octaves. She could reach 3-4 notes above ‘High C’ and 3-4 notes below ‘Low C’.&nbsp; Lucille made several vocal recordings to submit to the Fulbright Scholarship Board, which her family now cherishes. She sang solos at GCHS and at various events in the Hays area and received the Fulbright Scholarship award to study voice in Vienna, Austria.&nbsp; She also performed in operas in Vienna. &nbsp; When the scholarship funding was ending in 1956, Lucille became employed with the US Atomic Energy Commission as a US Federal Employee to personally continue funding her vocal training.&nbsp; Lucille loved to travel and experience other cultures. She traveled to Sri Lanka, India in the late 50’s to study the Indian culture before returning home to Hays where she again enrolled in Fort Hays State College and earned a Degree in Nursing. &nbsp; With her love to travel, she practiced nursing in Utah and California and while living in Phoenix, Arizona, having perfect diction, she read books on the radio where she met her current husband, Bob Shanahan. &nbsp; Lucille had a love for gardening and everyone who visited her home enjoyed her extensive flower gardens.&nbsp; She became very devoted again to her childhood parish of St. Joseph Church and loved to garden their landscape well into her later years.&nbsp; Lucille is survived by her husband, Robert Shanahan of Hays; two sisters, Zita (Robert “Bob”) Zimmerman, Catherine “Cattie” John “Jack” Geyer, both of Canon City, Colorado; brother-in-law, Mark Weigel of Wakeeney, Kansas; and sister-in-law, Patricia Rupp of Wichita, Kansas. &nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Sophia Rupp; siblings, Marcellus Rupp; Alice (Ambrose) Herrman, Albina “Sandy” (Kenneth) Moore, Irene (Clarence) Leiker, Severin (Alice) Rupp, Harry “Rusty” (Terry) Rupp, Virgil “Blackie” Rupp, Mary (Eugene “Lefty”) Werth, Marcellus “Mark” (Patricia) Rupp, Anna “Annie” (Howard) Cox, Rudolph “Hank” (Elizabeth “Betty”) Rupp, and Pauline “Gigi” Weigel. Funeral Mass will be held at 1:30 pm on Monday, October 10, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays with burial to follow in the St. Francis Cemetery in Munjor, Kansas. Fr. Richard Daise will be officiating.

Memorials can be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or Thomas More Prep-Marian Music Department and may be sent in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>Lucille Rupp, age 92, of Hays, Kansas, passed to her eternal reward while at her home on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. Lucille was born on May 5, 1930 to Joseph and Sophia (Pfannenstiel) Rupp. Lucille was the eleventh child of fifteen, growing up on a farm near Liebenthal and La Crosse, Kansas until the family moved to Hays.&nbsp; That same day she enrolled as a Freshman at Girls Catholic High School.&nbsp; She graduated from GCHS in 1948, attended St. Mary’s College in Leavenworth, Kansas, from 1949-1953 graduating with a degree in Music.&nbsp; God gifted Lucille with an outstanding coloratura singing voice with a range of 3½ octaves. She could reach 3-4 notes above ‘High C’ and 3-4 notes below ‘Low C’.&nbsp; Lucille made several vocal recordings to submit to the Fulbright Scholarship Board, which her family now cherishes. She sang solos at GCHS and at various events in the Hays area and received the Fulbright Scholarship award to study voice in Vienna, Austria.&nbsp; She also performed in operas in Vienna. &nbsp; When the scholarship funding was ending in 1956, Lucille became employed with the US Atomic Energy Commission as a US Federal Employee to personally continue funding her vocal training.&nbsp; Lucille loved to travel and experience other cultures. She traveled to Sri Lanka, India in the late 50’s to study the Indian culture before returning home to Hays where she again enrolled in Fort Hays State College and earned a Degree in Nursing. &nbsp; With her love to travel, she practiced nursing in Utah and California and while living in Phoenix, Arizona, having perfect diction, she read books on the radio where she met her current husband, Bob Shanahan. &nbsp; Lucille had a love for gardening and everyone who visited her home enjoyed her extensive flower gardens.&nbsp; She became very devoted again to her childhood parish of St. Joseph Church and loved to garden their landscape well into her later years.&nbsp; Lucille is survived by her husband, Robert Shanahan of Hays; two sisters, Zita (Robert “Bob”) Zimmerman, Catherine “Cattie” John “Jack” Geyer, both of Canon City, Colorado; brother-in-law, Mark Weigel of Wakeeney, Kansas; and sister-in-law, Patricia Rupp of Wichita, Kansas. &nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Sophia Rupp; siblings, Marcellus Rupp; Alice (Ambrose) Herrman, Albina “Sandy” (Kenneth) Moore, Irene (Clarence) Leiker, Severin (Alice) Rupp, Harry “Rusty” (Terry) Rupp, Virgil “Blackie” Rupp, Mary (Eugene “Lefty”) Werth, Marcellus “Mark” (Patricia) Rupp, Anna “Annie” (Howard) Cox, Rudolph “Hank” (Elizabeth “Betty”) Rupp, and Pauline “Gigi” Weigel. Funeral Mass will be held at 1:30 pm on Monday, October 10, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays with burial to follow in the St. Francis Cemetery in Munjor, Kansas. Fr. Richard Daise will be officiating. Memorials can be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or Thomas More Prep-Marian Music Department and may be sent in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Lucille Rupp

Heaven has claimed the life of Joy C. Johnson of Manhattan, KS. She was 83 years old and died peacefully on October 4, 2022 at Meadowlark Hills. She fought a battle with cancer for the last year. Joy
 was born on May 1, 1939 in Plainville, KS to Louis and Opal Hrabe. She 
was a graduate of&nbsp; Stockton High School, class of 1957. She moved to 
Manhattan, KS to attend ManhattanChristian College where she met the 
love of her life, Dennis Johnson. They were married on December 20, 
1958. Dennis and Joy raised two children, Judy Jo (1960) and 
David Duane (1961). They spent their early married years in Abilene, KS 
where Dennis worked at KP&amp;L and Joy received a bachelor’s degree 
from Marymount College in Salina, KS. Joy taught social sciences at 
Abilene High School. They also managed the King Solomon Christian Camp 
near Solomon, KS while working their jobs in Abilene. Joy was well known
 for her excellent homemade food she prepared for the campers each 
summer. The Lord called them to move to Manhattan, KS and join 
the Manhattan Christian College family. They held several job positions 
depending on the needs of the College. After the high school graduations
 of their children from Manhattan High School, Dennis and Joy moved to 
the Johnson family farm south of Abilene, KS to take care of Grandpa 
Frank and the farm. During this time, Joy enjoyed raising a few horses 
and showing them with her daughter and grandchildren. She won several 
awards on the Eastern Kansas Horseman’s Association and made many friends. Faith
 and Family were a big part of Joy’s life. She cherished her personal 
relationship with her savior, Jesus Christ. She loved studying her Bible
 and preparing Bible lessons to share with others. She also loved 
playing the piano and organ for church services. Joy was a faithful member
 of the First Christian Church in Abilene and the University Christian 
Church in Manhattan. Joy was a loving, caring grandmother who was very generous. She loved spending as much time as she could with her 
grandchildren and her great granddaughters even as she was battling cancer during the past year. Joy
 is survived by her daughter, Judy Parsons and husband, Bob of Hugoton, 
KS; sons David Johnson and wife Keiko of Manhattan and Bill Watt and 
wife, Katherine of Junction City, KS; Grandchildren Eli Gantenbein, 
Salina; Levi Gantenbein and wife Katelyn, Manhattan; Claire Johnson, 
San Diego, CA and Donny Johnson, Manhattan. Great granddaughters Emma 
and Amelia Gantenbein, Manhattan. Her sisters Betty Raney of CA and 
Phyllis Hart of Plainville; and her brother, Debert Hrabe and wife 
Jeanne of Overland Park, KS. She will be missed by her many extended family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Johnson; her parents; her step father, Leo Bonneau; her brother Doyal Hrabe. A
 private family celebration is being planned for the near future. 
Memorial donations are suggested to Manhattan Christian College, 1415 
Anderson Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502.

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 </figure>Heaven has claimed the life of Joy C. Johnson of Manhattan, KS. She was 83 years old and died peacefully on October 4, 2022 at Meadowlark Hills. She fought a battle with cancer for the last year. Joy
 was born on May 1, 1939 in Plainville, KS to Louis and Opal Hrabe. She 
was a graduate of&nbsp; Stockton High School, class of 1957. She moved to 
Manhattan, KS to attend ManhattanChristian College where she met the 
love of her life, Dennis Johnson. They were married on December 20, 
1958. Dennis and Joy raised two children, Judy Jo (1960) and 
David Duane (1961). They spent their early married years in Abilene, KS 
where Dennis worked at KP&amp;L and Joy received a bachelor’s degree 
from Marymount College in Salina, KS. Joy taught social sciences at 
Abilene High School. They also managed the King Solomon Christian Camp 
near Solomon, KS while working their jobs in Abilene. Joy was well known
 for her excellent homemade food she prepared for the campers each 
summer. The Lord called them to move to Manhattan, KS and join 
the Manhattan Christian College family. They held several job positions 
depending on the needs of the College. After the high school graduations
 of their children from Manhattan High School, Dennis and Joy moved to 
the Johnson family farm south of Abilene, KS to take care of Grandpa 
Frank and the farm. During this time, Joy enjoyed raising a few horses 
and showing them with her daughter and grandchildren. She won several 
awards on the Eastern Kansas Horseman’s Association and made many friends. Faith
 and Family were a big part of Joy’s life. She cherished her personal 
relationship with her savior, Jesus Christ. She loved studying her Bible
 and preparing Bible lessons to share with others. She also loved 
playing the piano and organ for church services. Joy was a faithful member
 of the First Christian Church in Abilene and the University Christian 
Church in Manhattan. Joy was a loving, caring grandmother who was very generous. She loved spending as much time as she could with her 
grandchildren and her great granddaughters even as she was battling cancer during the past year. Joy
 is survived by her daughter, Judy Parsons and husband, Bob of Hugoton, 
KS; sons David Johnson and wife Keiko of Manhattan and Bill Watt and 
wife, Katherine of Junction City, KS; Grandchildren Eli Gantenbein, 
Salina; Levi Gantenbein and wife Katelyn, Manhattan; Claire Johnson, 
San Diego, CA and Donny Johnson, Manhattan. Great granddaughters Emma 
and Amelia Gantenbein, Manhattan. Her sisters Betty Raney of CA and 
Phyllis Hart of Plainville; and her brother, Debert Hrabe and wife 
Jeanne of Overland Park, KS. She will be missed by her many extended family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Johnson; her parents; her step father, Leo Bonneau; her brother Doyal Hrabe. A
 private family celebration is being planned for the near future. 
Memorial donations are suggested to Manhattan Christian College, 1415 
Anderson Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Joy C. Johnson 

Roger Maris Loesch was born Dec. 2, 1960, at Coldwater. His parents 
were Jack A. Loesch and Margaret Ann (Maris) Loesch. She preceded him in
 death. 

Roger's early childhood was spent in Protection, then 
later in Munjor. He attended Munjor Grade School and graduated from 
Thomas More Prep in Hays.

 Roger had a love of the great outdoors,
 animals and books. He also loved his husky, Dakota.  He had many jobs 
throughout his life and they were usually outdoors. Since early 
childhood, Roger was a seeker of knowledge. Even though he loved the 
internet, he still preferred his books. 

Roger is survived by his father; stepmother; two sisters; his children; grandchildren; aunts; uncles and many cousins.

Roger Maris Loesch was born Dec. 2, 1960, at Coldwater. His parents 
were Jack A. Loesch and Margaret Ann (Maris) Loesch. She preceded him in
 death. Roger's early childhood was spent in Protection, then 
later in Munjor. He attended Munjor Grade School and graduated from 
Thomas More Prep in Hays. Roger had a love of the great outdoors,
 animals and books. He also loved his husky, Dakota. He had many jobs 
throughout his life and they were usually outdoors. Since early 
childhood, Roger was a seeker of knowledge. Even though he loved the 
internet, he still preferred his books. Roger is survived by his father; stepmother; two sisters; his children; grandchildren; aunts; uncles and many cousins.

Roger Maris Loesch

Jason Lee Brown, age 44, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, in Hays, Kansas. Jason was born in Hays on January 28, 1978, to Walter Dale and Penny Louise (Cain) Brown. He graduated from Trego Community High School and continued his education at Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland, Kansas, where he trained in diesel technology.

Jason was previously married, and was engaged to the love of his life, Dawnna. He worked as a heavy diesel mechanic for Flatlander Dirtworks at the time of his passing. Jason was an avid hunter with a lifetime hunter’s license, enjoyed fishing, cooking, barbecuing, gardening, curing jerky, and even made his own moonshine.&nbsp;

Jason was a true family man who loved his dog Lilo. He was very lucky with the lotto and would give the shirt off his back for anyone in need. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles lodge #3774 in WaKeeney.

Jason is survived by his fiancé Dawnna Bostick of WaKeeney;&nbsp;step-son Michael Burbach;&nbsp;step-daughter Karlee Burbach&nbsp;and&nbsp;son-in-law John Jarrell of Salina;&nbsp;step-daughter Raina Bostick, of WaKeeney; father Walter (Janet) Brown, of Cimarron, Kansas, and mother Penny Anderson of WaKeeney; daughters Kassie and Abigail Brown; granddaughter Elayna Jarrell and grandson Ayden Jackson; brother Jeffrey (fiancé Roxy Ellis) of WaKeeney; sister Melissa Marie Rothgeb of Cimarron; nephew Trenton Brown; niece Makala Brown; and many aunts and uncles.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his grandparents and stepfather David Anderson.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 10, 2022, at Schmitt Funeral Home with Pastor Jerod Brown officiating. Burial will follow at WaKeeney City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 PM on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to WildTrust-Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (for hunter’s safety). Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.schmittfuneral.com.

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 </figure>Jason Lee Brown, age 44, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, in Hays, Kansas. Jason was born in Hays on January 28, 1978, to Walter Dale and Penny Louise (Cain) Brown. He graduated from Trego Community High School and continued his education at Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland, Kansas, where he trained in diesel technology.Jason was previously married, and was engaged to the love of his life, Dawnna. He worked as a heavy diesel mechanic for Flatlander Dirtworks at the time of his passing. Jason was an avid hunter with a lifetime hunter’s license, enjoyed fishing, cooking, barbecuing, gardening, curing jerky, and even made his own moonshine.&nbsp;Jason was a true family man who loved his dog Lilo. He was very lucky with the lotto and would give the shirt off his back for anyone in need. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles lodge #3774 in WaKeeney.Jason is survived by his fiancé Dawnna Bostick of WaKeeney;&nbsp;step-son Michael Burbach;&nbsp;step-daughter Karlee Burbach&nbsp;and&nbsp;son-in-law John Jarrell of Salina;&nbsp;step-daughter Raina Bostick, of WaKeeney; father Walter (Janet) Brown, of Cimarron, Kansas, and mother Penny Anderson of WaKeeney; daughters Kassie and Abigail Brown; granddaughter Elayna Jarrell and grandson Ayden Jackson; brother Jeffrey (fiancé Roxy Ellis) of WaKeeney; sister Melissa Marie Rothgeb of Cimarron; nephew Trenton Brown; niece Makala Brown; and many aunts and uncles.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his grandparents and stepfather David Anderson.Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 10, 2022, at Schmitt Funeral Home with Pastor Jerod Brown officiating. Burial will follow at WaKeeney City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 PM on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to WildTrust-Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (for hunter’s safety). Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672. Condolences may be left for the family at www.schmittfuneral.com.

Jason Lee Brown

David Earl Harding passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022, after battling prostate cancer. 
 David was born in Isabel, Kansas to Earl Everett Harding and Margaret 
(Thompson) Harding on September 4, 1940. He grew up working on the 
family farm, hunting and fishing, participating in Scouts, and playing 
sports. He graduated from Isabel High School in 1958 and attended Pratt 
Junior College in Pratt, Kansas, on a basketball scholarship, continuing 
his education at Kansas State University and Fort Hays State while 
working to put himself through school. David was recruited to 
the Kansas Highway Patrol in 1962 as one of the youngest troopers ever 
hired in the state. His patrol territories included Hutchison, Russell, 
and Hays, where his specialties were nabbing DUIs, car chases, and 
recovering stolen vehicles. David was introduced to Doris A. Jorns on a 
blind date in 1963 and they married later that year in August, 1963. A 
son, Reece, was born in 1966, David’s own “Little Trooper” who 
eventually grew up to serve on the Wichita city police force. 
David began a more than 30-year career with Farmers Insurance Group 
(FIG) in 1968 as a Claims Adjuster in Wichita, Kansas. While living in 
Wichita, a daughter, Ann Marie, was born in 1971. Much like her father, 
she was in a hurry to arrive, and they almost didn’t make it to the 
hospital in time. In 1976, David accepted a promotion from FIG and moved
 the family to Denver, Colorado, and soon thereafter to Colorado 
Springs, Colorado, where he worked as a Regional Budget Manager. In 
1984, he was promoted to Branch Claims Manager in the Moore, Oklahoma 
FIG office. While in Moore, he also served as the FIG Liability Manager 
for the state of Oklahoma, tasked with managing a $500 million budget 
and supervising a team of over 100 employees. David retired from Farmers
 Insurance Group in 2003. In retirement, David enjoyed working
 on old cars, especially his 1949 Ford, taking care of his lawn and 
garden, eating out and grilling at home, watching football games, 
fishing, traveling to see his grandchildren- of whom he was always very 
proud! - and spending time with family and friends. David is 
preceded in death by his parents Earl and Margaret. He is survived by 
his wife of 59 years, Doris, his son Reece Harding, daughter Ann Ashmon,
 son-in-law Scott Ashmon, grandchildren Gunnar and Elsa Ashmon, and his 
siblings Evelyn (Jack) Jessup, Shirley (Joe) Wood, Vicki (Dennis) Chinn,
 and Vernon (Mary Lou) Harding, as well as several nieces and nephews. 
 A visitation will be held Thursday, October 6, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. - 
8:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6-8 at Larrison Mortuary, 
300 Country Club Road, Pratt. A Celebration of Life will be held at 
10:30 a.m., Friday, October 7, 2022, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 
Natrona. Burial will follow at Turon Cemetery, Turon. Memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation in care of Larrison Mortuary.&nbsp;

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 </figure>David Earl Harding passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022, after battling prostate cancer. 
 David was born in Isabel, Kansas to Earl Everett Harding and Margaret 
(Thompson) Harding on September 4, 1940. He grew up working on the 
family farm, hunting and fishing, participating in Scouts, and playing 
sports. He graduated from Isabel High School in 1958 and attended Pratt 
Junior College in Pratt, Kansas, on a basketball scholarship, continuing 
his education at Kansas State University and Fort Hays State while 
working to put himself through school. David was recruited to 
the Kansas Highway Patrol in 1962 as one of the youngest troopers ever 
hired in the state. His patrol territories included Hutchison, Russell, 
and Hays, where his specialties were nabbing DUIs, car chases, and 
recovering stolen vehicles. David was introduced to Doris A. Jorns on a 
blind date in 1963 and they married later that year in August, 1963. A 
son, Reece, was born in 1966, David’s own “Little Trooper” who 
eventually grew up to serve on the Wichita city police force. 
David began a more than 30-year career with Farmers Insurance Group 
(FIG) in 1968 as a Claims Adjuster in Wichita, Kansas. While living in 
Wichita, a daughter, Ann Marie, was born in 1971. Much like her father, 
she was in a hurry to arrive, and they almost didn’t make it to the 
hospital in time. In 1976, David accepted a promotion from FIG and moved
 the family to Denver, Colorado, and soon thereafter to Colorado 
Springs, Colorado, where he worked as a Regional Budget Manager. In 
1984, he was promoted to Branch Claims Manager in the Moore, Oklahoma 
FIG office. While in Moore, he also served as the FIG Liability Manager 
for the state of Oklahoma, tasked with managing a $500 million budget 
and supervising a team of over 100 employees. David retired from Farmers
 Insurance Group in 2003. In retirement, David enjoyed working
 on old cars, especially his 1949 Ford, taking care of his lawn and 
garden, eating out and grilling at home, watching football games, 
fishing, traveling to see his grandchildren- of whom he was always very 
proud! - and spending time with family and friends. David is 
preceded in death by his parents Earl and Margaret. He is survived by 
his wife of 59 years, Doris, his son Reece Harding, daughter Ann Ashmon,
 son-in-law Scott Ashmon, grandchildren Gunnar and Elsa Ashmon, and his 
siblings Evelyn (Jack) Jessup, Shirley (Joe) Wood, Vicki (Dennis) Chinn,
 and Vernon (Mary Lou) Harding, as well as several nieces and nephews. 
 A visitation will be held Thursday, October 6, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. - 
8:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6-8 at Larrison Mortuary, 
300 Country Club Road, Pratt. A Celebration of Life will be held at 
10:30 a.m., Friday, October 7, 2022, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 
Natrona. Burial will follow at Turon Cemetery, Turon. Memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation in care of Larrison Mortuary.&nbsp;

David Earl Harding

Gail Jean Williams was born July 1, 1941, in Montezuma, Kansas, to 
Ralph and Flossie (Leighton) Perkins. She passed away October 4, 2022, in
 Salina, KS at the age of 81.

Gail attended high school at Hays 
High School and graduated in 1959. She went on to receive her Bachelor’s
 at Pittsburg State University and Master’s degree from Fort Hays State 
University. She was a teacher in Goodland, KS for many years but also 
taught in Pittsburg and St. Francis, KS. Gail and John David “Dave” 
Williams shared 30+ years together, then on March 18, 2006, they were 
united in marriage in Wilson, KS .

Gail was an avid reader and 
enjoyed quilting, even after losing her vision she switched to 
audiobooks and continued to quilt. She also enjoyed gardening, 
traveling, and listening to podcasts. She loved keeping in touch with 
her friends and was an animal lover. Gail was most proud of being a 
grandma. She was an active “get down on the floor and play” kind of 
grandma and loved doing experiments, playing trucks, and playing endless
 games of UNO with them.

Gail was preceded in death by her parents
 and brothers, Larry and Don Perkins. She is survived by her husband, 
Dave of Rexford, KS; children: Robert Walter of Sundance, WY, Lee (Anne)
 Walter of Everett, WA and Diane (Jason) Frazier of McPherson, KS; 
grandchildren: Callie Walter, Gavin Frazier, and Nolan Frazier, and 
sister-in-law, Wanda Perkins of Pittsburg, KS.

Memorial services 
will be held Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 11:00AM at the Rexford 
Community Church. Burial in Rexford Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may
 be made to Operation Rescue, www.operationrescue.org/donate/ or PO Box 
25567, Overland Park, KS 66225-5567 or the Rexford Museum. Condolences 
may be left at www.paulsfh.com

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 </figure>Gail Jean Williams was born July 1, 1941, in Montezuma, Kansas, to 
Ralph and Flossie (Leighton) Perkins. She passed away October 4, 2022, in
 Salina, KS at the age of 81.Gail attended high school at Hays 
High School and graduated in 1959. She went on to receive her Bachelor’s
 at Pittsburg State University and Master’s degree from Fort Hays State 
University. She was a teacher in Goodland, KS for many years but also 
taught in Pittsburg and St. Francis, KS. Gail and John David “Dave” 
Williams shared 30+ years together, then on March 18, 2006, they were 
united in marriage in Wilson, KS .Gail was an avid reader and 
enjoyed quilting, even after losing her vision she switched to 
audiobooks and continued to quilt. She also enjoyed gardening, 
traveling, and listening to podcasts. She loved keeping in touch with 
her friends and was an animal lover. Gail was most proud of being a 
grandma. She was an active “get down on the floor and play” kind of 
grandma and loved doing experiments, playing trucks, and playing endless
 games of UNO with them.Gail was preceded in death by her parents
 and brothers, Larry and Don Perkins. She is survived by her husband, 
Dave of Rexford, KS; children: Robert Walter of Sundance, WY, Lee (Anne)
 Walter of Everett, WA and Diane (Jason) Frazier of McPherson, KS; 
grandchildren: Callie Walter, Gavin Frazier, and Nolan Frazier, and 
sister-in-law, Wanda Perkins of Pittsburg, KS.Memorial services 
will be held Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 11:00AM at the Rexford 
Community Church. Burial in Rexford Cemetery. Memorial contributions may
 be made to Operation Rescue, www.operationrescue.org/donate/ or PO Box 
25567, Overland Park, KS 66225-5567 or the Rexford Museum. Condolences 
may be left at www.paulsfh.com

Gail Jean Williams

Norton resident Delmer Stewart passed away at the Norton County Hospital on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at the age of 69.

He was born on April 6, 1953, in Los Alamitos, California, to Delmer and Myrtle "Jean" (Clark) Stewart.

Delmer was married to Nancy Scheimo on March 22, 1997, in Norton, Kansas.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Stewart, parents Delmer and Myrtle "Jean" Stewart, and his brother Richard Davis.

Survivors include his daughters Kristin Stewart, Rachel Stewart, 
Helen Stewart, and Mary Jane Stewart, son Justin Scheimo, brothers Mike 
Davis of&nbsp;Florida, Steve Stewart of California, Robert Davis of North 
Carolina, Scott Stewart of Nevada, sisters Cyndi Turri of Minnesota, 
Dorinda Micks of Iowa, Shelly Timm of California, and Janine Stewart of 
Nevada.

Cremation was planned. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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 </figure>Norton resident Delmer Stewart passed away at the Norton County Hospital on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at the age of 69.He was born on April 6, 1953, in Los Alamitos, California, to Delmer and Myrtle "Jean" (Clark) Stewart.Delmer was married to Nancy Scheimo on March 22, 1997, in Norton, Kansas.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Stewart, parents Delmer and Myrtle "Jean" Stewart, and his brother Richard Davis.Survivors include his daughters Kristin Stewart, Rachel Stewart, 
Helen Stewart, and Mary Jane Stewart, son Justin Scheimo, brothers Mike 
Davis of&nbsp;Florida, Steve Stewart of California, Robert Davis of North 
Carolina, Scott Stewart of Nevada, sisters Cyndi Turri of Minnesota, 
Dorinda Micks of Iowa, Shelly Timm of California, and Janine Stewart of 
Nevada.Cremation was planned. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Delmer Stewart

Thursday, May 22nd, 1947-Wednesday, October 5th, 2022

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/bonnie-smith/5038912/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Thursday, May 22nd, 1947-Wednesday, October 5th, 2022An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/bonnie-smith/5038912/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Donald Gene Goetz, “Donnie,” 66, passed away on Tuesday September 6, 2022, at his home in Giddings, Texas. 

Donnie was born on November 20, 1955, in Russell, Kansas, to Donald Adair Goetz and Jackie Jean (Dwinelle) Goetz. Don was a very adventurous child and “wished he was born with wings."

He went on to get his pilot’s license and enjoyed hang gliding, and ultralight planes. Don married Denise Walker in 1976, this union was blessed with two twin daughters Astrid, and Aura.&nbsp;They later divorced, and Don remarried Liz Smith, this union was blessed with two daughters, Kristen and Erin. They later divorced and Don was later united in marriage to Dorothy Cooke, and she proceeds him in death. Don worked as an independent truck driver for Prime Trucking for 26 years and received his 3-million-mile award. Among other hobbies, he enjoyed cooking, gardening, and telling jokes.&nbsp;<a></a>

He was proceeded in death by his father, Donald Goetz, wife, Dorothy Goetz, and an infant brother, David Goetz.&nbsp;

Don is survived by his four daughters, Aura (Paul) Davis of Hays KS, Astrid (Matt) Chatham of Oklahoma City, Erin (Richard) Randall of Iowa, Kristen (Tony) Barnes of Iowa, Mother Jackie Goetz, two sisters, Jaylene Franke&nbsp;(Melvin)&nbsp;and Janna&nbsp;(Craig)&nbsp;Johnson. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Madison, Olivia, Gavin, Caroline, Lana, and Reagan.&nbsp;

A Service and luncheon&nbsp;will be held in Russell at&nbsp;Meridy’s&nbsp;restaurant&nbsp;October 22,2022, at 12 pm.

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 </figure>Donald Gene Goetz, “Donnie,” 66, passed away on Tuesday September 6, 2022, at his home in Giddings, Texas. Donnie was born on November 20, 1955, in Russell, Kansas, to Donald Adair Goetz and Jackie Jean (Dwinelle) Goetz. Don was a very adventurous child and “wished he was born with wings."He went on to get his pilot’s license and enjoyed hang gliding, and ultralight planes. Don married Denise Walker in 1976, this union was blessed with two twin daughters Astrid, and Aura.&nbsp;They later divorced, and Don remarried Liz Smith, this union was blessed with two daughters, Kristen and Erin. They later divorced and Don was later united in marriage to Dorothy Cooke, and she proceeds him in death. Don worked as an independent truck driver for Prime Trucking for 26 years and received his 3-million-mile award. Among other hobbies, he enjoyed cooking, gardening, and telling jokes.&nbsp;<a></a>He was proceeded in death by his father, Donald Goetz, wife, Dorothy Goetz, and an infant brother, David Goetz.&nbsp;Don is survived by his four daughters, Aura (Paul) Davis of Hays KS, Astrid (Matt) Chatham of Oklahoma City, Erin (Richard) Randall of Iowa, Kristen (Tony) Barnes of Iowa, Mother Jackie Goetz, two sisters, Jaylene Franke&nbsp;(Melvin)&nbsp;and Janna&nbsp;(Craig)&nbsp;Johnson. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Madison, Olivia, Gavin, Caroline, Lana, and Reagan.&nbsp;A Service and luncheon&nbsp;will be held in Russell at&nbsp;Meridy’s&nbsp;restaurant&nbsp;October 22,2022, at 12 pm.

Donald Gene 'Donnie' Goetz

A bright light was extinguished September 30, 2022, when William H. Klein Jr., age 97, took his last breath.

Bill was born on the family dairy farm southeast of Plains, Kansas, 
March 28, 1925. He was the last of 5 children and the only son. His 
sisters and mother, Dollie Elmena Packard Klein, spoiled him while his 
dad and namesake, William Henry Klein Sr., demanded hard work and strict
 discipline. Young Billie began milking cows at age 5-a mandatory chore,
 twice daily, for the next 11 years instilling a strong work ethic that 
served him well.

In the 7th grade a new music teacher arrived in Plains and discovered
 Bill’s natural, angelic, tenor voice. It was a gift he shared with the 
community as soloist for weddings, funerals, talent shows, church choir,
 and men’s groups. His final public performance was at age 87 when he 
sang a duet with his then 7-year-old niece, Grace. A birthday phone call
 to a family member regaling them with the Happy Birthday song was a 
treasured experience that he continued until his death.

Just days after his high school graduation, Bill declined an 
agricultural deferment to join the US Army Air Corps. He returned 2 
years later a 2nd Lieutenant with wings pinned to his lapel. The war 
ended before he could deploy with his flight crew as a bombardier.

It was the Fall of 1947 when Bill married his lovely, red-headed, 
childhood friend, Ruby Janice Jacobs. They sped off to California in a 
new Ford convertible for their 6-week honeymoon. The wheat crop that 
year had been bountiful and sold for $2/bushel. Within 3 years they were
 homesteading on a farm 20 miles southeast of Tribune WITHOUT 
electricity, running water, an indoor toilet or a telephone; and WITH a 
toddler, Kandee Kae, and a baby, William Huntley. Later, Rock Alan 
followed by Kellee Jo completed the family.

Farming and ranching were the core of Bill’s dry land 
agribusiness-growing wheat, milo and ensilage then grazing heifer calves
 on wheat pasture over the winter. It was a gamble to farm and ranch on 
this arid, finicky prairie; he prevailed with perseverance through the 
best and worst of times. The farm lives on! In the 1970’s he joined 
other community investors to purchase the First National Bank of Tribune
 and sat on the Board of Directors for 29 years.

Bill was a founding member of his beloved “Lunch Bunch”-a group of 
fun- loving individuals who gathered every weekday for lunch at the 
Dixon Drug cafe. Known for his personal and financial generosity, Bill 
could not turn his head to a person or a community organization in need 
and likely contributed to every fundraiser ever held in Greeley County!

However, Bill Klein will be remembered most for his charismatic, 
uplifting SPIRIT; his always-present SMILE and most of all, for his 
legendary, truly- unforgettable LAUGH. He always cited his family as 
his most valued legacy: his wife of 75 years, Janice, to whom he gave 
all the credit for raising their 4 children; Hunt (Vickie) Klein, Rock 
(Teri) Klein, Kellee (Chris) Dixon, and Kandee Klein. He loved and was 
so proud of his 9 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren,

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Myra (Olus) 
Vail , Ethel (Pete) McCormick, Agnes (Elwood) Hill, Shirley (Russel) 
McLaughlin, and daughter-in-law, Marilyn Smith Klein.

His life will be celebrated Saturday, October 22, 2022, 11:00 MST at 
the Tribune United Methodist Church pastored by Jeri Farmer Smith. 


Memorials are suggested to the Greeley County Library or the Tribune 
United Methodist church in care of Price and Sons funeral home, PO Box 
161, Leoti, Kansas 67861.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665148247585.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>A bright light was extinguished September 30, 2022, when William H. Klein Jr., age 97, took his last breath.Bill was born on the family dairy farm southeast of Plains, Kansas, 
March 28, 1925. He was the last of 5 children and the only son. His 
sisters and mother, Dollie Elmena Packard Klein, spoiled him while his 
dad and namesake, William Henry Klein Sr., demanded hard work and strict
 discipline. Young Billie began milking cows at age 5-a mandatory chore,
 twice daily, for the next 11 years instilling a strong work ethic that 
served him well.In the 7th grade a new music teacher arrived in Plains and discovered
 Bill’s natural, angelic, tenor voice. It was a gift he shared with the 
community as soloist for weddings, funerals, talent shows, church choir,
 and men’s groups. His final public performance was at age 87 when he 
sang a duet with his then 7-year-old niece, Grace. A birthday phone call
 to a family member regaling them with the Happy Birthday song was a 
treasured experience that he continued until his death.Just days after his high school graduation, Bill declined an 
agricultural deferment to join the US Army Air Corps. He returned 2 
years later a 2nd Lieutenant with wings pinned to his lapel. The war 
ended before he could deploy with his flight crew as a bombardier.It was the Fall of 1947 when Bill married his lovely, red-headed, 
childhood friend, Ruby Janice Jacobs. They sped off to California in a 
new Ford convertible for their 6-week honeymoon. The wheat crop that 
year had been bountiful and sold for $2/bushel. Within 3 years they were
 homesteading on a farm 20 miles southeast of Tribune WITHOUT 
electricity, running water, an indoor toilet or a telephone; and WITH a 
toddler, Kandee Kae, and a baby, William Huntley. Later, Rock Alan 
followed by Kellee Jo completed the family.Farming and ranching were the core of Bill’s dry land 
agribusiness-growing wheat, milo and ensilage then grazing heifer calves
 on wheat pasture over the winter. It was a gamble to farm and ranch on 
this arid, finicky prairie; he prevailed with perseverance through the 
best and worst of times. The farm lives on! In the 1970’s he joined 
other community investors to purchase the First National Bank of Tribune
 and sat on the Board of Directors for 29 years.Bill was a founding member of his beloved “Lunch Bunch”-a group of 
fun- loving individuals who gathered every weekday for lunch at the 
Dixon Drug cafe. Known for his personal and financial generosity, Bill 
could not turn his head to a person or a community organization in need 
and likely contributed to every fundraiser ever held in Greeley County!However, Bill Klein will be remembered most for his charismatic, 
uplifting SPIRIT; his always-present SMILE and most of all, for his 
legendary, truly- unforgettable LAUGH. He always cited his family as 
his most valued legacy: his wife of 75 years, Janice, to whom he gave 
all the credit for raising their 4 children; Hunt (Vickie) Klein, Rock 
(Teri) Klein, Kellee (Chris) Dixon, and Kandee Klein. He loved and was 
so proud of his 9 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren,Bill was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Myra (Olus) 
Vail , Ethel (Pete) McCormick, Agnes (Elwood) Hill, Shirley (Russel) 
McLaughlin, and daughter-in-law, Marilyn Smith Klein.His life will be celebrated Saturday, October 22, 2022, 11:00 MST at 
the Tribune United Methodist Church pastored by Jeri Farmer Smith. 
Memorials are suggested to the Greeley County Library or the Tribune 
United Methodist church in care of Price and Sons funeral home, PO Box 
161, Leoti, Kansas 67861.

 William 'Bill' Henry Klein Jr. 

September 2, 1957
                                                                                                                    &nbsp;-&nbsp;
                                                                                                                    October 6, 2022

An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Loretta-Mae-Kinderknecht-Karnes-?obId=26080388#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

September 2, 1957
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 October 6, 2022An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Loretta-Mae-Kinderknecht-Karnes-?obId=26080388#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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