Dean I. McMurry was born in Greeley, Colorado, January 29, 1935, to 
Irvin J. McMurry and Helen K. (Walling) McMurry. He passed away 
September 10, 2022, in Norton, KS at the age of 87.

Dean attended 
schools in Greeley, graduating from Greeley High School. He married Ruby
 Scott and to that union four children, Steve, Kevin, Lynn, and Pat were
 born.

He served in the US Army for two years during the Korean 
Conflict and was stationed at Ft. Ord in Monterey, California. After his
 military service, the family returned to Greeley. Dean accepted 
employment with Hested Stores Company, becoming a store manager. This 
job took the family to Denver, Ogallala, NE, McCook, NE, Oakley, KS, and
 Norton. In 1968, they became the owners of Rainbow Lanes for nine 
years. Dean then became the Advertising Manager for the Norton Telegram.

When
 the couple separated, he moved back to Colorado. In time, he married 
Suzanne (Bruning) Parson of Boulder and they continued to live in 
Boulder. One of the joys of his life was having a cabin at Grand Lake, 
Colorado and having family come to visit.

He was an avid trap shooter, winning many shoots, and returned to Kansas often for pheasant hunting and to visit family.

Dean
 was preceded in death by his wife, Sue; parents, and maternal 
grandparents. He is survived by his four children; brother, Jerry 
(Janet) McMurry, six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, nieces, 
nephews, and other family and friends.

Funeral services will be 
held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at the funeral home. 
Visitation will be from 12 noon before the service. Burial will be at 
Green Mountain Cemetery in Boulder, Colorado. 

Memorial contributions may
 be made to the charity of your choice and sent in care of Plumer-Gobber
 Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be 
left at www.plumergobber.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662922582565.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Dean I. McMurry was born in Greeley, Colorado, January 29, 1935, to 
Irvin J. McMurry and Helen K. (Walling) McMurry. He passed away 
September 10, 2022, in Norton, KS at the age of 87.Dean attended 
schools in Greeley, graduating from Greeley High School. He married Ruby
 Scott and to that union four children, Steve, Kevin, Lynn, and Pat were
 born.He served in the US Army for two years during the Korean 
Conflict and was stationed at Ft. Ord in Monterey, California. After his
 military service, the family returned to Greeley. Dean accepted 
employment with Hested Stores Company, becoming a store manager. This 
job took the family to Denver, Ogallala, NE, McCook, NE, Oakley, KS, and
 Norton. In 1968, they became the owners of Rainbow Lanes for nine 
years. Dean then became the Advertising Manager for the Norton Telegram.When
 the couple separated, he moved back to Colorado. In time, he married 
Suzanne (Bruning) Parson of Boulder and they continued to live in 
Boulder. One of the joys of his life was having a cabin at Grand Lake, 
Colorado and having family come to visit.He was an avid trap shooter, winning many shoots, and returned to Kansas often for pheasant hunting and to visit family.Dean
 was preceded in death by his wife, Sue; parents, and maternal 
grandparents. He is survived by his four children; brother, Jerry 
(Janet) McMurry, six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, nieces, 
nephews, and other family and friends.Funeral services will be 
held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at the funeral home. 
Visitation will be from 12 noon before the service. Burial will be at 
Green Mountain Cemetery in Boulder, Colorado. Memorial contributions may
 be made to the charity of your choice and sent in care of Plumer-Gobber
 Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be 
left at www.plumergobber.com

Dean I. McMurry

November 28, 1965 ~ September 10, 2022

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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

November 28, 1965 ~ September 10, 2022An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Craig-Holmes">HERE</a> for service details.

Craig Wayne Holmes

Betty Jane Huschka, former Great Bend resident, retired registered 
nurse, and homemaker, passed away September 9, 2022, at the age of 98, 
in Derby, Kan. She was born July 11, 1924, to Carl J. and Elizabeth 
Seitz Orth in Hays, Kan.

Betty attended parochial schools in Hays. A senior in high school, 
she enrolled in the American Red Cross Nursing Assistant program and 
received her certificate to aid in the war effort. She graduated from 
Girls’ Catholic High School in Hays in 1942 and was awarded the Bausch 
and Lomb Honorary Science Award for Excellent Students. After 
graduation, she was employed at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Hays as a 
nurse’s aid for one year before entering St. Rose Hospital School of 
Nursing in Great Bend, Kan. in 1943. In 1946, she graduated, receiving 
her nursing degree and her registered nurse license.

On February 21, 1946, Betty met the love of her life, Norman J. 
Huschka of Ellinwood, Kan., who had returned home from serving in World 
War II as an American Air Force Flight Engineer on a B-26 Bomber and 
former Prisoner of War in occupied Germany. Norman and Betty were 
engaged on February 21, 1947, and were married on May 27, 1947, at St. 
Joseph Catholic Church in Hays, Kan. Norman preceded her in death on 
February 21, 1997, on the 51st anniversary of their meeting.

Betty nursed for many years at St. Rose Hospital in Great Bend and 
for Dr. Marlin W. Carlson of Ellinwood, Kan. Betty was a member of St. 
Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Altar Society, and the 
Eucharistic prayer hour. She was a life member of the American Prisoners
 of War Organization. After 61 years in Great Bend, Betty moved to 
Derby, Kan., for health reasons in 2015.

Survivors include three sons, Kurt (Janna) of Hutchinson, Kan., Glen 
(Nicki) of Pflugerville, Tex., and Kris (Lisa) of San Antonio, Tex.; a 
daughter, Gail (Max) Ferguson of Derby, Kan.; six grandchildren, Clint 
Huschka, Daniel Ferguson, Bonnie Cole, Ali Rae Ferguson-Rangel, Amanda 
Davis, Kennedy Huschka; six great-grandchildren, Lily Ashlyn Huschka, 
Savannah Grace Huschka, Melita Noel Huschka, Zoey Quinn Cole, Mila Rae 
Rangel, Leo Eugene Ferguson; a sister, Carol (Kenneth) Diehl of 
Roseville, Cali.; and extended family, Mark and Michelle Rondeau, Brad 
and Sarah Shirer, Ron and Tammy Mason, and Ron and Becky Draney. She is 
preceded in eternity by her husband; parents; four brothers, two 
infants, Marvin (Amy), and Kenneth (Virginia) Orth; a sister, Martha 
(Ed) Schulte; and a nephew, Kenneth Diehl, Jr.

Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, 
September 15, 2022, with Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m., all at 
Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. 
on Friday, September 16, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, in 
Great Bend, Kan. Interment to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. 


Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in care 
of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662922444388.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Betty Jane Huschka, former Great Bend resident, retired registered 
nurse, and homemaker, passed away September 9, 2022, at the age of 98, 
in Derby, Kan. She was born July 11, 1924, to Carl J. and Elizabeth 
Seitz Orth in Hays, Kan.Betty attended parochial schools in Hays. A senior in high school, 
she enrolled in the American Red Cross Nursing Assistant program and 
received her certificate to aid in the war effort. She graduated from 
Girls’ Catholic High School in Hays in 1942 and was awarded the Bausch 
and Lomb Honorary Science Award for Excellent Students. After 
graduation, she was employed at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Hays as a 
nurse’s aid for one year before entering St. Rose Hospital School of 
Nursing in Great Bend, Kan. in 1943. In 1946, she graduated, receiving 
her nursing degree and her registered nurse license.On February 21, 1946, Betty met the love of her life, Norman J. 
Huschka of Ellinwood, Kan., who had returned home from serving in World 
War II as an American Air Force Flight Engineer on a B-26 Bomber and 
former Prisoner of War in occupied Germany. Norman and Betty were 
engaged on February 21, 1947, and were married on May 27, 1947, at St. 
Joseph Catholic Church in Hays, Kan. Norman preceded her in death on 
February 21, 1997, on the 51st anniversary of their meeting.Betty nursed for many years at St. Rose Hospital in Great Bend and 
for Dr. Marlin W. Carlson of Ellinwood, Kan. Betty was a member of St. 
Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Altar Society, and the 
Eucharistic prayer hour. She was a life member of the American Prisoners
 of War Organization. After 61 years in Great Bend, Betty moved to 
Derby, Kan., for health reasons in 2015.Survivors include three sons, Kurt (Janna) of Hutchinson, Kan., Glen 
(Nicki) of Pflugerville, Tex., and Kris (Lisa) of San Antonio, Tex.; a 
daughter, Gail (Max) Ferguson of Derby, Kan.; six grandchildren, Clint 
Huschka, Daniel Ferguson, Bonnie Cole, Ali Rae Ferguson-Rangel, Amanda 
Davis, Kennedy Huschka; six great-grandchildren, Lily Ashlyn Huschka, 
Savannah Grace Huschka, Melita Noel Huschka, Zoey Quinn Cole, Mila Rae 
Rangel, Leo Eugene Ferguson; a sister, Carol (Kenneth) Diehl of 
Roseville, Cali.; and extended family, Mark and Michelle Rondeau, Brad 
and Sarah Shirer, Ron and Tammy Mason, and Ron and Becky Draney. She is 
preceded in eternity by her husband; parents; four brothers, two 
infants, Marvin (Amy), and Kenneth (Virginia) Orth; a sister, Martha 
(Ed) Schulte; and a nephew, Kenneth Diehl, Jr.Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, 
September 15, 2022, with Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m., all at 
Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. 
on Friday, September 16, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, in 
Great Bend, Kan. Interment to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. 
Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in care 
of Bryant Funeral Home.

Betty Jane Huschka

Lifelong Burlington, Colorado, resident Randy Ray Phillips, 64, passed
 away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 8, 2022, in Wallace County, 
Kansas.

Randy was born on March 8, 1958, in Burlington, Colorado, to Raymond 
and Evelyn (Livengood) Phillips.&nbsp; He was one of 3 children.&nbsp; He attended
 school in Burlington and graduated from Burlington High School in 1977.

During Randy’s childhood he grew up doing 4-H and accomplished his 
biggest goal winning the Tri-State Royal showing his steer.&nbsp; He loved 
playing baseball and wrestling.&nbsp; Randy was an onery little boy! He had 
to tease everyone, throwing snowballs at the bus, skipped school and 
playing in the trees all day were just a few of the onery things Randy 
grew up enjoying so much.

On February 24, 1980, Randy married Vicki Lynn Abbey in Las Vegas, 
Nevada.&nbsp; To this union, two children Brad and Brian were born.

Randy had a love for farming.&nbsp; He farmed for most of his life and 
drove combine for harvest for 49 years.&nbsp; In his free time, his most 
favorite things to do was to go hunting and fishing. Taking and watching
 his children during their sporting events was another passion of 
Randy’s. Later in life, Randy loved spending his time with his two 
granddaughters.&nbsp; Teaching Devin how to shoot her gun, getting the 
go-cart and dirt bike ready for the girls to ride when they came to the 
farm, taking them for drives around the country and to the Kanorado 
playground.&nbsp; Being with them was something he looked forward to!&nbsp; Randy 
was also a member of the Burlington United Methodist Church.&nbsp; He liked 
his Sunday’s going to church service and taking Vicki out to lunch, then
 taking his afternoon nap.

Preceding him in death were his parents, his son Brian Phillips and a sister Karon Phillips.

He is survived by his wife Vicki of the home near Burlington, his son
 Brad (Tess) Phillips of Burlington, his two grandchildren Devin and 
Tatum Phillips of Burlington, his sister Sharon (Allan) Pralle of 
Burlington, Colorado and his mother-in-law Pat Abbey of Oberlin, Kansas,
 as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662909055583.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Lifelong Burlington, Colorado, resident Randy Ray Phillips, 64, passed
 away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 8, 2022, in Wallace County, 
Kansas.Randy was born on March 8, 1958, in Burlington, Colorado, to Raymond 
and Evelyn (Livengood) Phillips.&nbsp; He was one of 3 children.&nbsp; He attended
 school in Burlington and graduated from Burlington High School in 1977.During Randy’s childhood he grew up doing 4-H and accomplished his 
biggest goal winning the Tri-State Royal showing his steer.&nbsp; He loved 
playing baseball and wrestling.&nbsp; Randy was an onery little boy! He had 
to tease everyone, throwing snowballs at the bus, skipped school and 
playing in the trees all day were just a few of the onery things Randy 
grew up enjoying so much.On February 24, 1980, Randy married Vicki Lynn Abbey in Las Vegas, 
Nevada.&nbsp; To this union, two children Brad and Brian were born.Randy had a love for farming.&nbsp; He farmed for most of his life and 
drove combine for harvest for 49 years.&nbsp; In his free time, his most 
favorite things to do was to go hunting and fishing. Taking and watching
 his children during their sporting events was another passion of 
Randy’s. Later in life, Randy loved spending his time with his two 
granddaughters.&nbsp; Teaching Devin how to shoot her gun, getting the 
go-cart and dirt bike ready for the girls to ride when they came to the 
farm, taking them for drives around the country and to the Kanorado 
playground.&nbsp; Being with them was something he looked forward to!&nbsp; Randy 
was also a member of the Burlington United Methodist Church.&nbsp; He liked 
his Sunday’s going to church service and taking Vicki out to lunch, then
 taking his afternoon nap.Preceding him in death were his parents, his son Brian Phillips and a sister Karon Phillips.He is survived by his wife Vicki of the home near Burlington, his son
 Brad (Tess) Phillips of Burlington, his two grandchildren Devin and 
Tatum Phillips of Burlington, his sister Sharon (Allan) Pralle of 
Burlington, Colorado and his mother-in-law Pat Abbey of Oberlin, Kansas,
 as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Randy-Phillips">HERE</a> for service details.

Randy Ray Phillips

Saturday, April 18th, 1936-Tuesday, September 6th, 2022

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/vernon-flanagin/5018274/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662842633319.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Saturday, April 18th, 1936-Tuesday, September 6th, 2022An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/vernon-flanagin/5018274/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Vernon Lee Flanagin

Simon Joseph Schippers, 39, passed away at his home in El Dorado on August 27, 2022. Simon was born on April 15, 1983, in Hays, Kansas, to Charla Shipley and Gerald Schippers. Simon
 has two sons, Shiloh Lucas Schippers and Silas Eli Schippers. Simon 
loved his job at Caravan Carpet and Tile. He was always there to help 
his sisters with advice on any remodeling projects they had. Simon loved
 his sons and spending time with them. He had a love for music and when 
he could, he enjoyed getting his grandpa, Gerald Shipley to play his 
violin. He tried to learn how to play different instruments. Some of his
 favorite things in life were Fourth of July, playing darts, shooting 
pool and bowling, especially when he could enjoy these things with his 
sons. He was proud of his Stargazer Lilies as they grew 7 feet tall and 
loaded with blooms and he helped Shiloh with his gourd garden. Simon was
 always willing to help his family and friends. He is loved and will be 
missed. Simon is survived by his sons, Shiloh and Silas; his mother,
 Charla Shipley; his father, Gerald Schippers (Darlene); sisters, Susan 
Meyer (Brad) and Sarah McKee (Jake); step brother, Scott Stirnkorb; 
nieces and nephews, Wyatt, CJ, Jack, Rylie, Julia, Abby, Cotty and 
Priscilla; step nephew, Wyatt McKee; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and
 friends. Graveside services have taken place. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to his sons' educational fund in care of Charla Shipley. Please sign his online guestbook at www.carlsonkirbymorris.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662834876710.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Simon Joseph Schippers, 39, passed away at his home in El Dorado on August 27, 2022. Simon was born on April 15, 1983, in Hays, Kansas, to Charla Shipley and Gerald Schippers. Simon
 has two sons, Shiloh Lucas Schippers and Silas Eli Schippers. Simon 
loved his job at Caravan Carpet and Tile. He was always there to help 
his sisters with advice on any remodeling projects they had. Simon loved
 his sons and spending time with them. He had a love for music and when 
he could, he enjoyed getting his grandpa, Gerald Shipley to play his 
violin. He tried to learn how to play different instruments. Some of his
 favorite things in life were Fourth of July, playing darts, shooting 
pool and bowling, especially when he could enjoy these things with his 
sons. He was proud of his Stargazer Lilies as they grew 7 feet tall and 
loaded with blooms and he helped Shiloh with his gourd garden. Simon was
 always willing to help his family and friends. He is loved and will be 
missed. Simon is survived by his sons, Shiloh and Silas; his mother,
 Charla Shipley; his father, Gerald Schippers (Darlene); sisters, Susan 
Meyer (Brad) and Sarah McKee (Jake); step brother, Scott Stirnkorb; 
nieces and nephews, Wyatt, CJ, Jack, Rylie, Julia, Abby, Cotty and 
Priscilla; step nephew, Wyatt McKee; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and
 friends. Graveside services have taken place. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to his sons' educational fund in care of Charla Shipley. Please sign his online guestbook at www.carlsonkirbymorris.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Simon Joseph Schippers

Jean Katherine (Barbish) Langness of Hoxie, Kansas, went to her 
heavenly home on Saturday, September 3, 2022. Jean and her twin sister, 
Joan, were born February 8, 1953, in Breckenridge City, Pennsylvania, to
 Anthony and Cyreitha E. (Scroth) Barbish. 

When Jean was four years old,
 the family move to California where Jean grew up with five sisters. 
Shortly after moving to California Jean’s sister, Joan, lost her life in
 an accident. Jean attended and graduated from Granada Hill High School.
 After high school, Jean moved to Colorado Spring, Colorado to attend 
Blair Business College. She graduated with a Paralegal Degree. Jean was 
married and widowed twice. She had two sons. She met David Michael 
Langness in 1989 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They were united in 
marriage December 1, 1999, at the Assembly of God Church, Colorado 
Springs. Jean and Dave worked in Colorado Springs until 2011 when they 
moved to Hoxie, Kansas.

Jean and Dave moved to Hoxie to
 care for their young granddaughter when her father had surgery and 
during his recovery time. Jean and Dave fell in love with Hoxie, Kansas 
and decided to make it their permanent home. They eventually went to 
work for Wes and Casey Bainter. For a time, Jean was the cook at 
Sheridan Estates while Dave was the repair person. Their jobs changed 
and evolved over time.

Jean was a great cook as well as
 a baker who loved to design and bake beautiful cakes. She loved talking
 with and entertaining friends and family. Jean had a deep faith and 
loved her Lord and Savior with all her heart. Jean’s family was 
especially important and love of her life. She was very enthusiastic 
about helping families with missing children and was a member of the 
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Jean
 is survived by her husband, David M. Langness of Hoxie, Kansas; 
children,&nbsp; Robert Rahier of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Gerald Rahier of
 Hoxie, Kansas, Craig Langness and Colleen Gagliardi; sisters, Toni of 
Moorehead, California, Terry and Carol of Gardnerville, Nevada; 
grandchildren, Molly Rahier, Tyler Truelson (Kathryn), Hayley Langness, 
Chloe Langness, Troy Gagliardi, J.D. Langness, Gerald Rahier and Jett 
Rahier.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Cyreitha Barbish, and sisters, twin sister, Joan, Bonnie, and Connie.

A
 service is planned for a later date. The family suggests memorials to 
the Jean K. Langness Memorial fund. Memorials may be sent in care of 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas. Words of comfort and caring 
may be left at mickeyleopolfuneral.com

A Celebration of
 Life is planned for Saturday, September 10, 2022, 10:30 A.M. at the 
Hoxie Christian Church. Private inurnment at a later day.&nbsp; The family 
suggests memorials to the Jean K. Langness Memorial fund. 

Memorials may 
be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987,&nbsp; Hoxie, 
Kansas. Words of comfort and caring may be left at 
mickeyleopolfuneral.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662824502313.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Jean Katherine (Barbish) Langness of Hoxie, Kansas, went to her 
heavenly home on Saturday, September 3, 2022. Jean and her twin sister, 
Joan, were born February 8, 1953, in Breckenridge City, Pennsylvania, to
 Anthony and Cyreitha E. (Scroth) Barbish. When Jean was four years old,
 the family move to California where Jean grew up with five sisters. 
Shortly after moving to California Jean’s sister, Joan, lost her life in
 an accident. Jean attended and graduated from Granada Hill High School.
 After high school, Jean moved to Colorado Spring, Colorado to attend 
Blair Business College. She graduated with a Paralegal Degree. Jean was 
married and widowed twice. She had two sons. She met David Michael 
Langness in 1989 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They were united in 
marriage December 1, 1999, at the Assembly of God Church, Colorado 
Springs. Jean and Dave worked in Colorado Springs until 2011 when they 
moved to Hoxie, Kansas.Jean and Dave moved to Hoxie to
 care for their young granddaughter when her father had surgery and 
during his recovery time. Jean and Dave fell in love with Hoxie, Kansas 
and decided to make it their permanent home. They eventually went to 
work for Wes and Casey Bainter. For a time, Jean was the cook at 
Sheridan Estates while Dave was the repair person. Their jobs changed 
and evolved over time.Jean was a great cook as well as
 a baker who loved to design and bake beautiful cakes. She loved talking
 with and entertaining friends and family. Jean had a deep faith and 
loved her Lord and Savior with all her heart. Jean’s family was 
especially important and love of her life. She was very enthusiastic 
about helping families with missing children and was a member of the 
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.Jean
 is survived by her husband, David M. Langness of Hoxie, Kansas; 
children,&nbsp; Robert Rahier of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Gerald Rahier of
 Hoxie, Kansas, Craig Langness and Colleen Gagliardi; sisters, Toni of 
Moorehead, California, Terry and Carol of Gardnerville, Nevada; 
grandchildren, Molly Rahier, Tyler Truelson (Kathryn), Hayley Langness, 
Chloe Langness, Troy Gagliardi, J.D. Langness, Gerald Rahier and Jett 
Rahier.She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Cyreitha Barbish, and sisters, twin sister, Joan, Bonnie, and Connie.A
 service is planned for a later date. The family suggests memorials to 
the Jean K. Langness Memorial fund. Memorials may be sent in care of 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas. Words of comfort and caring 
may be left at mickeyleopolfuneral.comA Celebration of
 Life is planned for Saturday, September 10, 2022, 10:30 A.M. at the 
Hoxie Christian Church. Private inurnment at a later day.&nbsp; The family 
suggests memorials to the Jean K. Langness Memorial fund. Memorials may 
be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987,&nbsp; Hoxie, 
Kansas. Words of comfort and caring may be left at 
mickeyleopolfuneral.com

Jean Katherine (Barbish) Langness

David Werth, 82, of Bullhead City, Arizona, peacefully passed away on August 20, 2022.&nbsp;

He was born December 10, 1939, in 
Schoenchen, Kansas, the son of Anastas and Anna (Jacobs) Werth. &nbsp;As a 
teenager, David moved from Schoenchen to La Crosse, Kansas, where he 
worked as an auto body repairman. &nbsp;In September of 1961, he married 
Barbara Vanderbur, and together they had four children: Monica, 
Mitchell, Michael, and Monte. &nbsp;In 1966, the family relocated to Salina, 
Kansas. &nbsp;David was hired at Warta Buick as an auto body repairman, then 
moved into sales, and over time became the general manager of Warta 
Buick. &nbsp;Still in Salina, David changed careers in the mid '70s. &nbsp;He 
began to build custom homes, formed Werth Inc., and developed an 
apartment complex and condominiums.&nbsp;

In May of 1986, he married Rita Hassell
 in Aruba, and together they had a son: Matthew.&nbsp; While living in Aruba,
 David sold timeshare at Playa Linda and they built a home. &nbsp;The 
mornings were spent walking on the beach and enjoying the island 
climate. &nbsp;In 1993, they moved to Florida where he was a self-employed 
entrepreneur.&nbsp; In 1996, they moved to Bullhead City, Arizona where David
 went back to his roots and got his auto auction license and started 
restoring cars for resell.&nbsp; In 2005, they moved to Kingman, Arizona, 
built a custom home essentially by themselves, and would live there for 
the next 13 years. &nbsp;In 2018, they made their final move back to Bullhead
 City and built their retirement home.&nbsp; David was a man of many 
talents.&nbsp; In retirement, David and Rita continued to stay busy turning 
motorcycles into trikes, restoring boats, cars, golf carts and RV’s for 
resell.&nbsp; His hobbies included dancing, playing cards, puzzles, and 
watching sports.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife Rita of 
Bullhead City, AZ, a daughter: Monica Stephenson and husband Kevin of 
Broken Arrow, OK, four sons: Mitchell Werth and wife Dawn Yarbrough of 
Broken Arrow, OK, Michael Werth and wife Alice of Philadelphia, PA, 
Monte Werth of Salina, and Matthew Werth and wife Samantha of Loveland, 
CO, two sisters: Annabelle McMillan and Norma Jean Jacobs, both of Fort 
Collins, CO, his mother-in-law, numerous brothers and sisters-in law, 
nieces, and nephews of Aruba, eight grandchildren: Nikki, Jason, Alex, 
Kressley, Katie, Mason, Mikayla, and Kaleb, and eight 
great-grandchildren: Jadon, Bryson, Camdon, Dixon, Sutton, Makai, and 
twins Rylan and Logan.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his 
parents, siblings: Hedwig “Hattie” Degenhardt, Georgine “Jean” 
Freighberger, Julius Werth, Marvin “Whitey” Werth, Doris Amerin, Elsie 
Werth, and Thelma Rowdan, and his father-in law.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
9:00 AM on Thursday September 15, 2022, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 
Schoenchen.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery.&nbsp; 

Condolences
 and memories of David may be shared with his family through Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662824319658.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>David Werth, 82, of Bullhead City, Arizona, peacefully passed away on August 20, 2022.&nbsp;He was born December 10, 1939, in 
Schoenchen, Kansas, the son of Anastas and Anna (Jacobs) Werth. &nbsp;As a 
teenager, David moved from Schoenchen to La Crosse, Kansas, where he 
worked as an auto body repairman. &nbsp;In September of 1961, he married 
Barbara Vanderbur, and together they had four children: Monica, 
Mitchell, Michael, and Monte. &nbsp;In 1966, the family relocated to Salina, 
Kansas. &nbsp;David was hired at Warta Buick as an auto body repairman, then 
moved into sales, and over time became the general manager of Warta 
Buick. &nbsp;Still in Salina, David changed careers in the mid '70s. &nbsp;He 
began to build custom homes, formed Werth Inc., and developed an 
apartment complex and condominiums.&nbsp;In May of 1986, he married Rita Hassell
 in Aruba, and together they had a son: Matthew.&nbsp; While living in Aruba,
 David sold timeshare at Playa Linda and they built a home. &nbsp;The 
mornings were spent walking on the beach and enjoying the island 
climate. &nbsp;In 1993, they moved to Florida where he was a self-employed 
entrepreneur.&nbsp; In 1996, they moved to Bullhead City, Arizona where David
 went back to his roots and got his auto auction license and started 
restoring cars for resell.&nbsp; In 2005, they moved to Kingman, Arizona, 
built a custom home essentially by themselves, and would live there for 
the next 13 years. &nbsp;In 2018, they made their final move back to Bullhead
 City and built their retirement home.&nbsp; David was a man of many 
talents.&nbsp; In retirement, David and Rita continued to stay busy turning 
motorcycles into trikes, restoring boats, cars, golf carts and RV’s for 
resell.&nbsp; His hobbies included dancing, playing cards, puzzles, and 
watching sports.&nbsp;&nbsp;Survivors include his wife Rita of 
Bullhead City, AZ, a daughter: Monica Stephenson and husband Kevin of 
Broken Arrow, OK, four sons: Mitchell Werth and wife Dawn Yarbrough of 
Broken Arrow, OK, Michael Werth and wife Alice of Philadelphia, PA, 
Monte Werth of Salina, and Matthew Werth and wife Samantha of Loveland, 
CO, two sisters: Annabelle McMillan and Norma Jean Jacobs, both of Fort 
Collins, CO, his mother-in-law, numerous brothers and sisters-in law, 
nieces, and nephews of Aruba, eight grandchildren: Nikki, Jason, Alex, 
Kressley, Katie, Mason, Mikayla, and Kaleb, and eight 
great-grandchildren: Jadon, Bryson, Camdon, Dixon, Sutton, Makai, and 
twins Rylan and Logan.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his 
parents, siblings: Hedwig “Hattie” Degenhardt, Georgine “Jean” 
Freighberger, Julius Werth, Marvin “Whitey” Werth, Doris Amerin, Elsie 
Werth, and Thelma Rowdan, and his father-in law.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
9:00 AM on Thursday September 15, 2022, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 
Schoenchen.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery.&nbsp; Condolences
 and memories of David may be shared with his family through Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

David Werth

Amber Marie Sponsel, 38, of Colby, KS and Seward, AK, died Wednesday 
September 7th, 2022, at The Medical Center of Aurora, in Aurora, CO. She
 was born April 5, 1984, in Goodland, KS, to Thomas and Mary Jane 
Sponsel. She graduated from Goodland High School in 2002 and the 
Colorado School of Healing Arts, for Massage Therapy in 2005. Amber went
 on to receive her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of
 Alaska, Anchorage, in 2020. She worked as a Registered Nurse Resident 
in the Cardiovascular Step-Down Unit at Alaska Regional Hospital. 
She was preceded in death by her Grandparents, Xavier and Lela Stegeman 
and Christopher and Myrtle Sponsel; father Thomas L Sponsel, and 
brother-in-law Henry L. Elling 
She is survived by her mother Mary Jane Sponsel, of Edson; brothers, 
Todd (Wanda) Sponsel, of McPherson, KS and Bradley (Lisa) Sponsel, of 
Austin, TX; sisters, Natalie Konstadinidis, of Woodstock, GA, Teresa 
Jorns, of Vail, CO and Sonia (Darin) Snyder, of Colby, KS, along with 
numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews, all of who 
loved her beyond measure. 
Amber was a kind and generous soul, with an amazing heart. She could 
bring a smile to anyone's face, or brighten their day, with her wit, and
 beautiful smile. She was a free spirit that loved the outdoors, 
traveling, exploring, her family, friends, and her dog Charlie Brown. 
She will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to have known and 
loved her. 
Memorial services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 16th, 2022, at 
Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery, 
Colby.

Memorials may be made to: Mary Jane Sponsel, to set up a Nursing 
Scholarship in Amber’s name at Colby Community College, and sent in care
 of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. Online condolences: 
www.baalmanmortuary.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662824082037.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Amber Marie Sponsel, 38, of Colby, KS and Seward, AK, died Wednesday 
September 7th, 2022, at The Medical Center of Aurora, in Aurora, CO. She
 was born April 5, 1984, in Goodland, KS, to Thomas and Mary Jane 
Sponsel. She graduated from Goodland High School in 2002 and the 
Colorado School of Healing Arts, for Massage Therapy in 2005. Amber went
 on to receive her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of
 Alaska, Anchorage, in 2020. She worked as a Registered Nurse Resident 
in the Cardiovascular Step-Down Unit at Alaska Regional Hospital. 
She was preceded in death by her Grandparents, Xavier and Lela Stegeman 
and Christopher and Myrtle Sponsel; father Thomas L Sponsel, and 
brother-in-law Henry L. Elling 
She is survived by her mother Mary Jane Sponsel, of Edson; brothers, 
Todd (Wanda) Sponsel, of McPherson, KS and Bradley (Lisa) Sponsel, of 
Austin, TX; sisters, Natalie Konstadinidis, of Woodstock, GA, Teresa 
Jorns, of Vail, CO and Sonia (Darin) Snyder, of Colby, KS, along with 
numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews, all of who 
loved her beyond measure. 
Amber was a kind and generous soul, with an amazing heart. She could 
bring a smile to anyone's face, or brighten their day, with her wit, and
 beautiful smile. She was a free spirit that loved the outdoors, 
traveling, exploring, her family, friends, and her dog Charlie Brown. 
She will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to have known and 
loved her. 
Memorial services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 16th, 2022, at 
Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery, 
Colby. Memorials may be made to: Mary Jane Sponsel, to set up a Nursing 
Scholarship in Amber’s name at Colby Community College, and sent in care
 of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. Online condolences: 
www.baalmanmortuary.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Amber Marie Sponsel

Virginia “Ginny” Mae Sallee, 94, passed away September 7, 2022, at Hospice House Hutchinson, KS.

She was born April 14, 1928, in rural Pawnee County, the daughter of Eli and Celia Weber Skelton.

She was raised in Larned where she graduated high school. Upon 
graduation she worked for the telephone company as a switchboard 
operator. She spent a period of time working as a dental receptionist in
 Great Bend where she was a resident for over 50 years. In her later 
years she devoted her time to volunteering at the Barton County Museum. 
She greatly enjoyed baking and could expertly design a holiday table.&nbsp; 
The family relied heavily on Ginny when organizing family gatherings.&nbsp; 
She was an excellent hostess who always made sure that her guests had a 
good time. She spent her final years at Pleasant View Home in Inman 
where she was loved by many.

On July 7, 1949, she married Norman Dean Sallee and together they had three children.

She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Pete, Bob, 
Glenn, Russell, and Leo Skelton; four sisters, Erma Skelton, Verna 
Moorehead, Zesper Franz and Maxine Nelms; one nephew Dennis Franz; one 
son-in-law Neil Sternberg.

Survivors include: sons, Kenton Sallee (Donna), Inman; and Jeff 
Sallee (Leah), Valencia, California; one daughter, Deanne Sternberg, 
Fallbrook, California; six grandchildren, Eric Ireland, Amy Sallee, Katy
 Price, Drew Sternberg, Tyler Sternberg, and Lindsay Hoffberg; numerous 
great grandchildren.

There will be no services and a graveside memorial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family wishes memorial contributions be made 
in Virginia’s name to the Inman Public Library in care of Beckwith 
Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662824624508.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Virginia “Ginny” Mae Sallee, 94, passed away September 7, 2022, at Hospice House Hutchinson, KS.She was born April 14, 1928, in rural Pawnee County, the daughter of Eli and Celia Weber Skelton.She was raised in Larned where she graduated high school. Upon 
graduation she worked for the telephone company as a switchboard 
operator. She spent a period of time working as a dental receptionist in
 Great Bend where she was a resident for over 50 years. In her later 
years she devoted her time to volunteering at the Barton County Museum. 
She greatly enjoyed baking and could expertly design a holiday table.&nbsp; 
The family relied heavily on Ginny when organizing family gatherings.&nbsp; 
She was an excellent hostess who always made sure that her guests had a 
good time. She spent her final years at Pleasant View Home in Inman 
where she was loved by many.On July 7, 1949, she married Norman Dean Sallee and together they had three children.She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Pete, Bob, 
Glenn, Russell, and Leo Skelton; four sisters, Erma Skelton, Verna 
Moorehead, Zesper Franz and Maxine Nelms; one nephew Dennis Franz; one 
son-in-law Neil Sternberg.Survivors include: sons, Kenton Sallee (Donna), Inman; and Jeff 
Sallee (Leah), Valencia, California; one daughter, Deanne Sternberg, 
Fallbrook, California; six grandchildren, Eric Ireland, Amy Sallee, Katy
 Price, Drew Sternberg, Tyler Sternberg, and Lindsay Hoffberg; numerous 
great grandchildren.There will be no services and a graveside memorial will be held at a later date.In lieu of flowers the family wishes memorial contributions be made 
in Virginia’s name to the Inman Public Library in care of Beckwith 
Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Virginia 'Ginny' Mae Sallee

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

March 8, 1958 ~ September 8, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

Randy R. Phillips

Frank Leroy Frost, age 71 of Hays, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. Frank was born June 6, 1951, in Topeka, Kansas, to Frank F. and Betty (Hinkle) Frost. On November 22, 1975, he married Sandra Wing in Topeka. Frank had worked as a custodian for the Topeka school system. He enjoyed watching wrestling, westerns bowling, bent and wiggly puzzles, and talking on his CB radio where he was known as “Little Man.” Frank is survived by his wife, Sandra of Hays; a son, Frankie Frost of Topeka; a daughter, Snowda Frost of Hays; three brothers, Gary Jordan of Burlingame, Kansas, Kenneth Frost of Nortonville, Kansas, and James Frost of Delia, Kansas, as well as a sister, Julie Hernandez of Topeka. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Celebration Community Church in Hays with Pastor Brant Rice officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to Celebration Community Church. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662757511584.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Frank Leroy Frost, age 71 of Hays, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. Frank was born June 6, 1951, in Topeka, Kansas, to Frank F. and Betty (Hinkle) Frost. On November 22, 1975, he married Sandra Wing in Topeka. Frank had worked as a custodian for the Topeka school system. He enjoyed watching wrestling, westerns bowling, bent and wiggly puzzles, and talking on his CB radio where he was known as “Little Man.” Frank is survived by his wife, Sandra of Hays; a son, Frankie Frost of Topeka; a daughter, Snowda Frost of Hays; three brothers, Gary Jordan of Burlingame, Kansas, Kenneth Frost of Nortonville, Kansas, and James Frost of Delia, Kansas, as well as a sister, Julie Hernandez of Topeka. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Celebration Community Church in Hays with Pastor Brant Rice officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to Celebration Community Church. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Frank Leroy Frost

Karon Litzenberger, 76, died on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at St 
Catherine Hospital in Garden City. She was born on February 7, 1946, in
 Liberal, Kansas, the daughter of Clifton &amp; Ova Imogene (Mitchell) 
Jackson. She married Verle Litzenberger on July 28, 1973, in Hooker, 
Oklahoma. 
Karon graduated from Hooker High School with the Class of 1964. She 
then earned her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Panhandle
 State University and a Masters degree in education from Southwestern 
Oklahoma State University. She moved to Garden City, Kansas, in 1967 
and began her teaching career, where she taught 3rd grade at Alta Brown 
School and 2nd grade at Florence Wilson School for a total of 41 years. 
 She was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Searchers 
Sunday School Class. She enjoyed playing bridge at the Finney County 
Senior Center, walking, gardening and being involved with her 
grandchildren. 
She is survived by her Husband- Verle Litzenberger, 2 daughters- Amy 
(Duane) Friedly of Shawnee and Laura (Seth) Patrick of Garden City, 
brother, George Jackson of Las Cruces, New Mexico, a twin sister- Sharon
 (Gary) Gregory of Goodland and 3 grandchildren- Jaxson Friedly, Madelyn
 Friedly and Abigail Patrick. She was preceded in death by her parents 
and grandson- Ryan Allan Patrick. 
Funeral Services will be at 1:00 PM Monday at Garnand Funeral Home with 
Rev Joel Plisek officiating. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery in 
Garden City.

 Memorials are suggested to Friends Of Lee Richardson Zoo 
in care of Garnand Funeral Home.  Visitation is scheduled from noon to 
8:00 PM Sunday at Garnand Funeral Home.  Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662742078179.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Karon Litzenberger, 76, died on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at St 
Catherine Hospital in Garden City. She was born on February 7, 1946, in
 Liberal, Kansas, the daughter of Clifton &amp; Ova Imogene (Mitchell) 
Jackson. She married Verle Litzenberger on July 28, 1973, in Hooker, 
Oklahoma. 
Karon graduated from Hooker High School with the Class of 1964. She 
then earned her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Panhandle
 State University and a Masters degree in education from Southwestern 
Oklahoma State University. She moved to Garden City, Kansas, in 1967 
and began her teaching career, where she taught 3rd grade at Alta Brown 
School and 2nd grade at Florence Wilson School for a total of 41 years. 
 She was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Searchers 
Sunday School Class. She enjoyed playing bridge at the Finney County 
Senior Center, walking, gardening and being involved with her 
grandchildren. 
She is survived by her Husband- Verle Litzenberger, 2 daughters- Amy 
(Duane) Friedly of Shawnee and Laura (Seth) Patrick of Garden City, 
brother, George Jackson of Las Cruces, New Mexico, a twin sister- Sharon
 (Gary) Gregory of Goodland and 3 grandchildren- Jaxson Friedly, Madelyn
 Friedly and Abigail Patrick. She was preceded in death by her parents 
and grandson- Ryan Allan Patrick. 
Funeral Services will be at 1:00 PM Monday at Garnand Funeral Home with 
Rev Joel Plisek officiating. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery in 
Garden City. Memorials are suggested to Friends Of Lee Richardson Zoo 
in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Visitation is scheduled from noon to 
8:00 PM Sunday at Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Karon Litzenberger

Allan Cecil Newkirk, 90, passed away September 7, 2022, at the 
University of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. He was born 
January 26, 1932, at Elk City, Kan., to Archibald &amp; Virginia 
(Conkright) Newkirk. He married Dolores Annette Wyman on July 31, 1955. 
She died on October 29, 2014. He then married Connie (Dodd) Banion on 
June 18, 2015. She died July 19, 2021.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Formerly of Havana, Independence, Elk City and Kinsley, Allan was a 
recent Great Bend resident. He was a heavy equipment operator for the 
Kansas Department of Transportation for over 30 years, retiring in 1992.
 Allan was a lifelong active member of the Assembly of God Church, 
currently attending Encounter Church (formerly First Assembly of God), 
Great Bend. He was also a long time member of the First Assembly of God 
Church, Independence. Allan loved to hunt, fish and camp, especially 
traveling to Estes Park, Colo. He was a veteran of the United States 
Navy having served during the Korean Conflict.

Survivors include, two sons, Delane Newkirk and his wife Teressa of 
Lyons and Bruce Newkirk and his wife Sharla of Orange Park, Fla.; a 
daughter, Stephannie Zorn and her husband Gary of Ellinwood; a sister, 
Maryanne Broyles of El Dorado; thirteen grandchildren; and twenty-two 
great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives,
 Dolores Wyman Newkirk and Connie Banion Newkirk; a brother, James 
Newkirk; and a sister, Sarah Ross.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.&nbsp; Memorial 
services will be Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., at First 
Assembly of God, Independence, with Pastor Robert “Bo” Bryant and Pastor
 Dwight Dozier presiding.&nbsp; A private family inurnment will be held at 
Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City.&nbsp; 

Memorials have been designated to First 
Assembly of God in Independence, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 
Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS&nbsp; 67530.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662741477267.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Allan Cecil Newkirk, 90, passed away September 7, 2022, at the 
University of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. He was born 
January 26, 1932, at Elk City, Kan., to Archibald &amp; Virginia 
(Conkright) Newkirk. He married Dolores Annette Wyman on July 31, 1955. 
She died on October 29, 2014. He then married Connie (Dodd) Banion on 
June 18, 2015. She died July 19, 2021.&nbsp;&nbsp;Formerly of Havana, Independence, Elk City and Kinsley, Allan was a 
recent Great Bend resident. He was a heavy equipment operator for the 
Kansas Department of Transportation for over 30 years, retiring in 1992.
 Allan was a lifelong active member of the Assembly of God Church, 
currently attending Encounter Church (formerly First Assembly of God), 
Great Bend. He was also a long time member of the First Assembly of God 
Church, Independence. Allan loved to hunt, fish and camp, especially 
traveling to Estes Park, Colo. He was a veteran of the United States 
Navy having served during the Korean Conflict.Survivors include, two sons, Delane Newkirk and his wife Teressa of 
Lyons and Bruce Newkirk and his wife Sharla of Orange Park, Fla.; a 
daughter, Stephannie Zorn and her husband Gary of Ellinwood; a sister, 
Maryanne Broyles of El Dorado; thirteen grandchildren; and twenty-two 
great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives,
 Dolores Wyman Newkirk and Connie Banion Newkirk; a brother, James 
Newkirk; and a sister, Sarah Ross.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.&nbsp; Memorial 
services will be Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., at First 
Assembly of God, Independence, with Pastor Robert “Bo” Bryant and Pastor
 Dwight Dozier presiding.&nbsp; A private family inurnment will be held at 
Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City.&nbsp; Memorials have been designated to First 
Assembly of God in Independence, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 
Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS&nbsp; 67530.

Allan Cecil Newkirk

Michael Joseph Thayer, 64, died on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Spring Hill Care &amp; Rehabilitation Center in Spring Hill. He was born on October 19, 1957, at Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Jerry E. &amp; Peg (Degan) Thayer.

Michael graduated from Liberal High School with the Class of 1976. He moved to Lakin and worked at Lakin Automotive Supply until 2004 when he became a self employed IT and computer person. In 2015, he became a jailer for the Kearny County Sheriff Department. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, shooting and his gun collection.

He is survived by his 3 Sons- Jeff Thayer of Dodge City, Andy &amp; Brittney Thayer of Hays and Gilbert &amp; Heather Thayer of Spring Hill, Brother- Sean &amp; Ronell Thayer of Garden City, Sister- Nan &amp; Steve Kartsonis of Tuscson, Arizona, 5 Grandchildren-Jocelyn, Myles, Bowen, Easton &amp; Scottie. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Step-Father- Gilbert Phlieger and 2 Brothers- Jeffrey Thayer and David Thayer.

Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM Monday at First Presbyterian Church in Lakin with Rev Rita Stockton officiating. Burial will be in Lakin Cemetery. 

Memorials are suggested to Sand &amp; Sage Rifle &amp; Pistol Club in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Friends may call from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday at Garnand Funeral Home in Lakin. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662736966239.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Michael Joseph Thayer, 64, died on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Spring Hill Care &amp; Rehabilitation Center in Spring Hill. He was born on October 19, 1957, at Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Jerry E. &amp; Peg (Degan) Thayer.Michael graduated from Liberal High School with the Class of 1976. He moved to Lakin and worked at Lakin Automotive Supply until 2004 when he became a self employed IT and computer person. In 2015, he became a jailer for the Kearny County Sheriff Department. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, shooting and his gun collection.He is survived by his 3 Sons- Jeff Thayer of Dodge City, Andy &amp; Brittney Thayer of Hays and Gilbert &amp; Heather Thayer of Spring Hill, Brother- Sean &amp; Ronell Thayer of Garden City, Sister- Nan &amp; Steve Kartsonis of Tuscson, Arizona, 5 Grandchildren-Jocelyn, Myles, Bowen, Easton &amp; Scottie. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Step-Father- Gilbert Phlieger and 2 Brothers- Jeffrey Thayer and David Thayer.Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM Monday at First Presbyterian Church in Lakin with Rev Rita Stockton officiating. Burial will be in Lakin Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Sand &amp; Sage Rifle &amp; Pistol Club in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Friends may call from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday at Garnand Funeral Home in Lakin. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Michael Joseph Thayer

Gerald C. “Jerry” Kreutzer, 87, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.

Jerry was born March 21, 1935, in Liebenthal, Kansas, the son of Marcus and Cecilia (Legleiter) Kreutzer.  He was a lifelong Rush County, Kansas, resident.  He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Liebenthal, Kansas, and  Schoenchen High School, Schoenchen, Kansas.

Over the years, Jerry worked for John Weitzel Manufacturing; Phillip Weitzel; Jim’s Champlin Service Station (Jim Herrman); Humburg’s; and the Rush County Nursing Home, all of La Crosse, Kansas.

He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

Jerry enjoyed being outdoors.  Gardening, and mowing his yard were his favorite outdoor pastimes.  He also enjoyed reading.

On May 25, 1959, he married Neoma Spicka at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Timken, Kansas.

Survivors include:  his wife, Neoma Kreutzer, La Crosse, Kansas; his son, Thomas “Tom” Kreutzer, La Crosse, Kansas; his granddaughter, Alisha Kreutzer, La Crosse, Kansas; his sister, Mary Virginia Schaffer, New Mexico; and his  buddy, Sparky, his dog.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Timothy “Tim” Kreutzer; one brother, Francis Kreutzer; three sisters, Rose Zimmer, Melezina Allen, and Bernadette Augustine; and one infant sister, Mary Virginia Kreutzer.

Visitation will be Sunday, September 11, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.  A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. 

Visitation will also be Monday, September 12, 2022, from 9:00 A.M. to 9:50 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Monday, September 12, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka officiating.  Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family request memorials to St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, or Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Gerald C. “Jerry” Kreutzer, 87, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.Jerry was born March 21, 1935, in Liebenthal, Kansas, the son of Marcus and Cecilia (Legleiter) Kreutzer. He was a lifelong Rush County, Kansas, resident. He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Liebenthal, Kansas, and Schoenchen High School, Schoenchen, Kansas.Over the years, Jerry worked for John Weitzel Manufacturing; Phillip Weitzel; Jim’s Champlin Service Station (Jim Herrman); Humburg’s; and the Rush County Nursing Home, all of La Crosse, Kansas.He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.Jerry enjoyed being outdoors. Gardening, and mowing his yard were his favorite outdoor pastimes. He also enjoyed reading.On May 25, 1959, he married Neoma Spicka at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Timken, Kansas.Survivors include: his wife, Neoma Kreutzer, La Crosse, Kansas; his son, Thomas “Tom” Kreutzer, La Crosse, Kansas; his granddaughter, Alisha Kreutzer, La Crosse, Kansas; his sister, Mary Virginia Schaffer, New Mexico; and his buddy, Sparky, his dog.He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Timothy “Tim” Kreutzer; one brother, Francis Kreutzer; three sisters, Rose Zimmer, Melezina Allen, and Bernadette Augustine; and one infant sister, Mary Virginia Kreutzer.Visitation will be Sunday, September 11, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. Visitation will also be Monday, September 12, 2022, from 9:00 A.M. to 9:50 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.Funeral service will be Monday, September 12, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka officiating. Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family request memorials to St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, or Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Gerald C. 'Jerry' Kreutzer

Ruth Mary (Borman) Nation, 100, of Atwood, passed away August 24, 2022, 
in Atwood. She was born December 30, 1921, in Berryton, Kansas, to 
Michael Henry and Martha (Fink) Borman. Ruth attended the Bird City, KS 
grade school until the 8th grade.


When Ruth’s sister Gertrude graduated, in 1942, they left for California
 to work at the McDonnell Douglass airplane factory during the war. 
After the war, Ruth became an instructor at a sewing factory. Later she 
worked at an upholstery business making greyhound and school bus seats. 
She retired at the age of 66 and moved to Isabella Lake, CA. She enjoyed
 gardening and had peach, pear, and apricot trees. 


Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Martha; siblings,
 Esther Ammeman, of New Jersey, Helen Coram, of California, Jake Borman,
 of California, Henry Borman, of Bird City, KS, Freda Osgood, of Los 
Angeles, CA, Gertrude Richardson, of Fallbrook, CA, Leroy Borman, of 
Lima, OH, Edwin Borman, of Indianapolis, IN and Estella Austin, of 
Goodland, KS.


She is survived by her sister Martha Anderson; nephew Larry (Meghan) 
Anderson, and their boys Andrew, Erik and Ian Anderson and niece Linda 
Anderson, all of Atwood, along with many more nephews and nieces.


Private family inurnment took place at the Swedish Baptist Cemetery, 
east of Atwood. A Celebration of life will be held at a later date at 
the Good Samaritan Society, in Atwood. 

Memorials may be made to the 
Atwood Good Samaritan 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;

Ruth Mary (Borman) Nation, 100, of Atwood, passed away August 24, 2022, 
in Atwood. She was born December 30, 1921, in Berryton, Kansas, to 
Michael Henry and Martha (Fink) Borman. Ruth attended the Bird City, KS 
grade school until the 8th grade.
When Ruth’s sister Gertrude graduated, in 1942, they left for California
 to work at the McDonnell Douglass airplane factory during the war. 
After the war, Ruth became an instructor at a sewing factory. Later she 
worked at an upholstery business making greyhound and school bus seats. 
She retired at the age of 66 and moved to Isabella Lake, CA. She enjoyed
 gardening and had peach, pear, and apricot trees. 
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Martha; siblings,
 Esther Ammeman, of New Jersey, Helen Coram, of California, Jake Borman,
 of California, Henry Borman, of Bird City, KS, Freda Osgood, of Los 
Angeles, CA, Gertrude Richardson, of Fallbrook, CA, Leroy Borman, of 
Lima, OH, Edwin Borman, of Indianapolis, IN and Estella Austin, of 
Goodland, KS.
She is survived by her sister Martha Anderson; nephew Larry (Meghan) 
Anderson, and their boys Andrew, Erik and Ian Anderson and niece Linda 
Anderson, all of Atwood, along with many more nephews and nieces.
Private family inurnment took place at the Swedish Baptist Cemetery, 
east of Atwood. A Celebration of life will be held at a later date at 
the Good Samaritan Society, in Atwood. Memorials may be made to the 
Atwood Good Samaritan 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;

Ruth Mary (Borman) Nation

Pauline (Walden) Heim of Hoxie, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, 
September 7, 2022, at the Sheridan County Health Complex Long Term Care.
 She was born in rural Sheridan County at the family farm, March 7, 1935,
 to Donald and Hazel (Shafer) Walden. Pauline attended Bow Creek 
Elementary School and attended Sheridan County High School graduating 
with the class of 1952. After graduation, she went to work for Getz IGA 
as a checker. It was a job she loved. 

Pauline met Jerome Heim, and they 
were married June 4, 1958, at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. 
Pauline and Jerome lived and raised their six children in Hoxie. Pauline
 and Jerome celebrated their 60th Anniversary June 4, 2018. They lived 
in town until 1988 when they moved to a farm East of town.

Pauline
 was a homemaker. She was a great cook and seamstress. She also enjoyed 
scrap booking. Pauline loved to garden and enjoyed planting and taking 
care of her many flower beds. She especially liked roses and peonies. 
Pauline and Jerome loved to travel. They visited Spain, Mexico, Brazil, 
Italy, and many other countries. Pauline collected dolls from every 
country they visited. She was also a collector of depression glass and 
pie birds. Most of all Pauline loved her family. One of her very 
favorite things to do was hang out with her Grandkids. She was a member 
of the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church and St. Frances Cabrini 
Sodality.

Pauline is survived by her children Sue Katt 
and husband Allan; Nicholas Heim and wife Beverly , Robert Heim, Steven 
Heim and wife Sheila, Alan Heim and wife Christy, and Douglas Heim all 
of Hoxie, Kansas; grandchildren, Jared Truetken (Andrea), Caitlin Katt, 
Connor Katt, Ryan Bellew (Kerri), Misty Stewart, Matthew Heim (Brooke), 
Aaron Heim, Christopher Heim (Taylor), Colin Heim (Elsie), Landon Heim, 
Abigail Heim, Adam Heim, and Makenna Heim ; great-grandchildren, Jenna 
Bondegard, Emily Truetken, Allie Truetken, Brayden Stewart, Kasyn 
Stewart, Gordon Heim, Savannah Heim and Hudson Heim.

She
 is preceded in death by her husband, Jerome Heim; parents, Donald, and 
Hazel Walden; sister, Wilma Wharton and her husband, Jim; nephew, Joe 
Wharton; and nieces, Susan Dahlgren and Jill Wharton and many other 
relatives and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial is 
planned for Monday, September 12, 2022, 10:30 A.M. at the St. Frances 
Cabrini Catholic Church, Hoxie, Kansas. Visitation will be held Sunday, 
September 11, 2022, at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home from 1:00 P.M. until 
7:00 P.M. with family greeting friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. The 
Vigil and Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 P.M. following the 
visitation. Memorials are suggested to the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic 
Church and the Sheridan County Health Complex LTC. Memorials may be sent
 in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 
67740. Words of comfort and care may be left at 
mickeyleopoldfuneral.com. This service will be livestreamed.

Pauline
 loved her family and took wonderful care of each one of them. She will 
be missed but remain forever in the hearts and memories of her family 
and friends.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662727062215.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Pauline (Walden) Heim of Hoxie, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, 
September 7, 2022, at the Sheridan County Health Complex Long Term Care.
 She was born in rural Sheridan County at the family farm, March 7, 1935,
 to Donald and Hazel (Shafer) Walden. Pauline attended Bow Creek 
Elementary School and attended Sheridan County High School graduating 
with the class of 1952. After graduation, she went to work for Getz IGA 
as a checker. It was a job she loved. Pauline met Jerome Heim, and they 
were married June 4, 1958, at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. 
Pauline and Jerome lived and raised their six children in Hoxie. Pauline
 and Jerome celebrated their 60th Anniversary June 4, 2018. They lived 
in town until 1988 when they moved to a farm East of town.Pauline
 was a homemaker. She was a great cook and seamstress. She also enjoyed 
scrap booking. Pauline loved to garden and enjoyed planting and taking 
care of her many flower beds. She especially liked roses and peonies. 
Pauline and Jerome loved to travel. They visited Spain, Mexico, Brazil, 
Italy, and many other countries. Pauline collected dolls from every 
country they visited. She was also a collector of depression glass and 
pie birds. Most of all Pauline loved her family. One of her very 
favorite things to do was hang out with her Grandkids. She was a member 
of the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church and St. Frances Cabrini 
Sodality.Pauline is survived by her children Sue Katt 
and husband Allan; Nicholas Heim and wife Beverly , Robert Heim, Steven 
Heim and wife Sheila, Alan Heim and wife Christy, and Douglas Heim all 
of Hoxie, Kansas; grandchildren, Jared Truetken (Andrea), Caitlin Katt, 
Connor Katt, Ryan Bellew (Kerri), Misty Stewart, Matthew Heim (Brooke), 
Aaron Heim, Christopher Heim (Taylor), Colin Heim (Elsie), Landon Heim, 
Abigail Heim, Adam Heim, and Makenna Heim ; great-grandchildren, Jenna 
Bondegard, Emily Truetken, Allie Truetken, Brayden Stewart, Kasyn 
Stewart, Gordon Heim, Savannah Heim and Hudson Heim.She
 is preceded in death by her husband, Jerome Heim; parents, Donald, and 
Hazel Walden; sister, Wilma Wharton and her husband, Jim; nephew, Joe 
Wharton; and nieces, Susan Dahlgren and Jill Wharton and many other 
relatives and friends.A Mass of Christian Burial is 
planned for Monday, September 12, 2022, 10:30 A.M. at the St. Frances 
Cabrini Catholic Church, Hoxie, Kansas. Visitation will be held Sunday, 
September 11, 2022, at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home from 1:00 P.M. until 
7:00 P.M. with family greeting friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. The 
Vigil and Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 P.M. following the 
visitation. Memorials are suggested to the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic 
Church and the Sheridan County Health Complex LTC. Memorials may be sent
 in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 
67740. Words of comfort and care may be left at 
mickeyleopoldfuneral.com. This service will be livestreamed.Pauline
 loved her family and took wonderful care of each one of them. She will 
be missed but remain forever in the hearts and memories of her family 
and friends.

Pauline (Walden) Heim

Lifelong Sharon Springs, KS resident, Lowell Duane Mather, 89, passed
 away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at the Colby Health and Rehab Center
 in Colby, KS.

Lowell was born on September 22, 1932, to Lowell George (Jimmy) and 
Beatrice Mae (Lewis) Mather on the farm in Wallace County.&nbsp; He was the 
oldest of three children.&nbsp; He attended school in Sharon Springs and 
graduated in 1950 from Wallace County High School.

After serving in the Army from 1953-1955, Lowell married Darla Dee 
Leitner in Goodland, KS on September 18, 1955.&nbsp; To this union, three 
children were born; Randall, Pamela and Michael.

Lowell loved farming and did so for most of his life.&nbsp; One of his 
biggest joys was taking care of all their cattle and animals that they 
had, with his family at this side.&nbsp; Lowell was very content being on the
 farm around his animals and dogs.&nbsp; He enjoyed helping his neighbors 
with whatever they needed, and enjoyed a nice cup of coffee or tea with 
them.&nbsp; He was very active in the Masonic Lodge and the Eastern Star.&nbsp; He
 was also very involved in the Baptist Church with serving as a deacon, 
Sunday school teacher, and helping with any other needs that the church 
may have had.&nbsp; He enjoyed target shooting and riding horses with his 
children and grandchildren.&nbsp; He and Darla also drove bus for the school 
and enjoyed being with the kids on the bus.

Preceding him in death were his parents, his sister Donna Klinge and his brother Gary Mather.

Surviving family includes his wife Darla, his children Randall D. 
(Christi) Mather of Overland Park, KS, Pamela D. (Thomas) McDaniel of 
Scott City, KS and Michael D. (Trina) Mather of Sharon Springs, KS.&nbsp; He 
is also survived by 4 grandchildren; Dustin Mather of Independence, MO, 
Brianne (Kelley) Austin of Woodstock, GA, Samuel (Jacey) McDaniel of 
Oakley, KS and Kasey Mather of Sharon Springs, KS, as well as 5 great 
grandchildren; Emma, Lily, Ben, Laney and Emmy.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662586093912.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Lifelong Sharon Springs, KS resident, Lowell Duane Mather, 89, passed
 away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at the Colby Health and Rehab Center
 in Colby, KS.Lowell was born on September 22, 1932, to Lowell George (Jimmy) and 
Beatrice Mae (Lewis) Mather on the farm in Wallace County.&nbsp; He was the 
oldest of three children.&nbsp; He attended school in Sharon Springs and 
graduated in 1950 from Wallace County High School.After serving in the Army from 1953-1955, Lowell married Darla Dee 
Leitner in Goodland, KS on September 18, 1955.&nbsp; To this union, three 
children were born; Randall, Pamela and Michael.Lowell loved farming and did so for most of his life.&nbsp; One of his 
biggest joys was taking care of all their cattle and animals that they 
had, with his family at this side.&nbsp; Lowell was very content being on the
 farm around his animals and dogs.&nbsp; He enjoyed helping his neighbors 
with whatever they needed, and enjoyed a nice cup of coffee or tea with 
them.&nbsp; He was very active in the Masonic Lodge and the Eastern Star.&nbsp; He
 was also very involved in the Baptist Church with serving as a deacon, 
Sunday school teacher, and helping with any other needs that the church 
may have had.&nbsp; He enjoyed target shooting and riding horses with his 
children and grandchildren.&nbsp; He and Darla also drove bus for the school 
and enjoyed being with the kids on the bus.Preceding him in death were his parents, his sister Donna Klinge and his brother Gary Mather.Surviving family includes his wife Darla, his children Randall D. 
(Christi) Mather of Overland Park, KS, Pamela D. (Thomas) McDaniel of 
Scott City, KS and Michael D. (Trina) Mather of Sharon Springs, KS.&nbsp; He 
is also survived by 4 grandchildren; Dustin Mather of Independence, MO, 
Brianne (Kelley) Austin of Woodstock, GA, Samuel (Jacey) McDaniel of 
Oakley, KS and Kasey Mather of Sharon Springs, KS, as well as 5 great 
grandchildren; Emma, Lily, Ben, Laney and Emmy.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Lowell-Mather">HERE</a> for service details.

Lowell Duane Mather

Herman F. Fischer, 93, passed away September 6, 2022, at Azria 
Health, Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born November 20, 1928, in rural 
Stafford County to Herman F. and Flora M. (Bunselmeyer) Fischer.&nbsp; He 
married Norma J. LeRoy on October 17, 1948, at Peace Evangelical and 
Reformed United Church of Christ, Hudson, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.&nbsp;

Herman was a current resident of Great Bend, coming from the Seward, 
Kansas, area.&nbsp; He was a long-time farmer and cattleman, raising 
registered Shorthorn cattle.&nbsp; He was a member of First Congregational 
United Church of Christ, Kansas Shorthorn Association, and Great Bend 
Masonic Lodge.&nbsp; He served on the Board of Directors of Midwest Energy 
for 38 years.

Survivors include his wife, Norma, of the home and three children, 
Rhonda Wineinger and husband Pat of Great Bend, Gregg Fischer of Great 
Bend and Debra Fischer of Houston, Texas and a sister, Donna Overholt 
Clausing and husband Larry of Tiffin, Ohio.&nbsp; Also surviving are three 
granddaughters: Ann Heine (Jeff) of Great Bend, Nikki Deeds (Zach) of 
Pratt, and Stacey Stump (Jeff) of St. John and seven 
great-grandchildren: Kiley, Trae, Branden, Rylee, August, Archer and 
Clara.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter, 
Cheryl Jean Fischer; a daughter-in-law, Leann Fischer; and 
brother-in-law, Robert Overholt.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, September 11,
 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 
to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m.., Monday, 
September 12, 2022, at First Congregational United Church of Christ in 
Great Bend, with Pastor Mike Munz presiding. Interment will be in the 
Great Bend Cemetery. 

Memorials have been designated to First 
Congregational United Church of Christ or the Shorthorn Foundation which
 builds shorthorn opportunities for youth through research and 
education, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662726845243.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Herman F. Fischer, 93, passed away September 6, 2022, at Azria 
Health, Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born November 20, 1928, in rural 
Stafford County to Herman F. and Flora M. (Bunselmeyer) Fischer.&nbsp; He 
married Norma J. LeRoy on October 17, 1948, at Peace Evangelical and 
Reformed United Church of Christ, Hudson, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.&nbsp;Herman was a current resident of Great Bend, coming from the Seward, 
Kansas, area.&nbsp; He was a long-time farmer and cattleman, raising 
registered Shorthorn cattle.&nbsp; He was a member of First Congregational 
United Church of Christ, Kansas Shorthorn Association, and Great Bend 
Masonic Lodge.&nbsp; He served on the Board of Directors of Midwest Energy 
for 38 years.Survivors include his wife, Norma, of the home and three children, 
Rhonda Wineinger and husband Pat of Great Bend, Gregg Fischer of Great 
Bend and Debra Fischer of Houston, Texas and a sister, Donna Overholt 
Clausing and husband Larry of Tiffin, Ohio.&nbsp; Also surviving are three 
granddaughters: Ann Heine (Jeff) of Great Bend, Nikki Deeds (Zach) of 
Pratt, and Stacey Stump (Jeff) of St. John and seven 
great-grandchildren: Kiley, Trae, Branden, Rylee, August, Archer and 
Clara.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter, 
Cheryl Jean Fischer; a daughter-in-law, Leann Fischer; and 
brother-in-law, Robert Overholt.&nbsp;Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, September 11,
 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 
to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m.., Monday, 
September 12, 2022, at First Congregational United Church of Christ in 
Great Bend, with Pastor Mike Munz presiding. Interment will be in the 
Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to First 
Congregational United Church of Christ or the Shorthorn Foundation which
 builds shorthorn opportunities for youth through research and 
education, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Herman F. Fischer

Frank Leroy Frost, age 71, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Hays Medical Center.

Memorial services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Celebration Community Church.

A complete obituary will be submitted by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662726754063.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Frank Leroy Frost, age 71, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Hays Medical Center.Memorial services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Celebration Community Church.A complete obituary will be submitted by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Saturday, April 18th, 1936-Tuesday, September 6th, 2022An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/vernon-flanagin/5018274/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Richard A. Cramer, age 83 years, of Great Bend, Kansas and formerly 
of Hill City, Kansas, passed away on Friday morning, August 26, 2022, at 
the University of Kansas Health Systems – Great Bend Campus.&nbsp; 

Richard 
was born on February 22, 1939, at Omaha, Nebraska, to Donald T. and Elinor
 A. (Sprieck) Cramer.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Mary L. Kreuzburg on
 June 17, 1962, at Hiawatha, Kansas.&nbsp; Richard was a U.S. Army veteran, 
and worked as City Manager for the city of Hiawatha for two years and 
then as City Manager for the city of Hill City for fourteen years.&nbsp; He 
was also a self-employed auctioneer and did many benefit auctions over 
the years. Richard had served as Chairman of the Little Britches Rodeo 
and also the Jayhawker Roundup Rodeo in Hill City for many years.&nbsp; He 
was a 60-year member of Hiawatha Masonic Lodge #35 A.F. &amp; A.M. at 
Hiawatha and a member of the First Christian Church at Great Bend.

Survivors include his wife, Mary L. Cramer of Great Bend, Kansas; two
 sons:&nbsp; Troy (&amp; Dawn) Cramer of Salina, Kansas and Travis L. (&amp; 
Janae) Cramer of Bennington, Kansas; one daughter, Tiffany (&amp; 
Taylor) Jones of Manhattan, Kansas; seven grandchildren:&nbsp; Taylor, Jacob,
 and Trevor Cramer, McKenzie and Malory Cramer, Levi and Hunter Jones.&nbsp; 
Richard was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, David 
Cramer.

Cremation has been chosen.&nbsp; A Celebration of Life Service will be 
held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at the First Christian 
Church in Great Bend with Pastor Joshua Leu officiating.&nbsp; 

The family 
requests that Memorial Contributions be designated to either the First 
Christian Church at Great Bend or the Jayhawker Roundup Rodeo at Hill 
City with Charter Funerals of Great Bend, Kansas in charge.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662586216238.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Richard A. Cramer, age 83 years, of Great Bend, Kansas and formerly 
of Hill City, Kansas, passed away on Friday morning, August 26, 2022, at 
the University of Kansas Health Systems – Great Bend Campus.&nbsp; Richard 
was born on February 22, 1939, at Omaha, Nebraska, to Donald T. and Elinor
 A. (Sprieck) Cramer.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Mary L. Kreuzburg on
 June 17, 1962, at Hiawatha, Kansas.&nbsp; Richard was a U.S. Army veteran, 
and worked as City Manager for the city of Hiawatha for two years and 
then as City Manager for the city of Hill City for fourteen years.&nbsp; He 
was also a self-employed auctioneer and did many benefit auctions over 
the years. Richard had served as Chairman of the Little Britches Rodeo 
and also the Jayhawker Roundup Rodeo in Hill City for many years.&nbsp; He 
was a 60-year member of Hiawatha Masonic Lodge #35 A.F. &amp; A.M. at 
Hiawatha and a member of the First Christian Church at Great Bend.Survivors include his wife, Mary L. Cramer of Great Bend, Kansas; two
 sons:&nbsp; Troy (&amp; Dawn) Cramer of Salina, Kansas and Travis L. (&amp; 
Janae) Cramer of Bennington, Kansas; one daughter, Tiffany (&amp; 
Taylor) Jones of Manhattan, Kansas; seven grandchildren:&nbsp; Taylor, Jacob,
 and Trevor Cramer, McKenzie and Malory Cramer, Levi and Hunter Jones.&nbsp; 
Richard was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, David 
Cramer.Cremation has been chosen.&nbsp; A Celebration of Life Service will be 
held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at the First Christian 
Church in Great Bend with Pastor Joshua Leu officiating.&nbsp; The family 
requests that Memorial Contributions be designated to either the First 
Christian Church at Great Bend or the Jayhawker Roundup Rodeo at Hill 
City with Charter Funerals of Great Bend, Kansas in charge.&nbsp;

Richard A. Cramer

Karen Joan Anderson, 74, of McPherson, KS, formerly of Scottsdale, AZ
 and Lindsborg, KS, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 31, 
2022, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS.&nbsp; 

On April 30, 2021, she retired from Walters Optometry where she was the office manager.

Karen
 was born on February 14, 1948, in McPherson, KS, the daughter of Leon 
and Ruth Josephine (Clark) Jantz.&nbsp; She graduated from Galva High School 
and was May Day Queen.

On December 17, 1971, Karen was united in 
marriage to Loren “Andy” L. Anderson in Miami, OK.&nbsp; They were married 
for 50 years before his passing on December 21, 2021.

Survivors 
include: three sons, Kevin Anderson (Lori) of McPherson, KS, Keith 
Anderson of St. George, UT, and Tony Adams (Angie) of Hays, KS; a 
brother, Gary Jantz (Debbe) of Newton, KS; six grandchildren, Colton 
Anderson (Parker), Tyson Anderson (Nicole), Aaron Anderson (Rachel), 
Travis Anderson (Rhoni), Colton Adams, and Dakota Adams; five 
great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Merlyn Jantz, and sister Myreta Koehn.

The
 funeral service will be held at 11:00a.m., Friday, September 9, 2022, 
at Countryside Covenant Church with Pastor Jon Black officiating.&nbsp; A 
private family graveside service will be held at 9:30 a.m., Friday, 
September 9, at New Gottland Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Memorial 
donations may be given to Countryside Covenant Church in care of 
Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662581657530.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Karen Joan Anderson, 74, of McPherson, KS, formerly of Scottsdale, AZ
 and Lindsborg, KS, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 31, 
2022, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS.&nbsp; On April 30, 2021, she retired from Walters Optometry where she was the office manager.Karen
 was born on February 14, 1948, in McPherson, KS, the daughter of Leon 
and Ruth Josephine (Clark) Jantz.&nbsp; She graduated from Galva High School 
and was May Day Queen.On December 17, 1971, Karen was united in 
marriage to Loren “Andy” L. Anderson in Miami, OK.&nbsp; They were married 
for 50 years before his passing on December 21, 2021.Survivors 
include: three sons, Kevin Anderson (Lori) of McPherson, KS, Keith 
Anderson of St. George, UT, and Tony Adams (Angie) of Hays, KS; a 
brother, Gary Jantz (Debbe) of Newton, KS; six grandchildren, Colton 
Anderson (Parker), Tyson Anderson (Nicole), Aaron Anderson (Rachel), 
Travis Anderson (Rhoni), Colton Adams, and Dakota Adams; five 
great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Merlyn Jantz, and sister Myreta Koehn.The
 funeral service will be held at 11:00a.m., Friday, September 9, 2022, 
at Countryside Covenant Church with Pastor Jon Black officiating.&nbsp; A 
private family graveside service will be held at 9:30 a.m., Friday, 
September 9, at New Gottland Lutheran Church Cemetery.Memorial 
donations may be given to Countryside Covenant Church in care of 
Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;

Karen Joan Anderson

Norman D. Hoard, 87, of Courtland, Kansas, was born August 21, 1935, to Charles and J. Marie (Mears) Hoard in Harveyville, KS. Norman peacefully passed from his earthly existence in his home, Friday, September 2, 2022.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Christmas of the same year, his family moved to a farm near Randall/Jewell, Kansas.&nbsp; Norman attended Randall Elementary schools until 7th&nbsp;grade, he then attended Formoso schools until his graduation in 1953.&nbsp;

On May 15,1954, he married Doris J. Dunstan and to this union were born three boys, Kevan, Kris, and Scott.&nbsp;

In August of 1954, Norman and Doris purchased the Standard Oil filling station on the West edge of Courtland. Through the years, Norman, Doris, and their sons worked together to make the business a success.&nbsp; Although he sold the business to his youngest son, Scott in 1999, he never really retired. You could find him there every day drinking coffee, reading newspapers to keep up on the latest sport statistics, sweeping, and greeting his longtime customers until his passing.

Norman found time to do some custom harvesting in his early years of farming. He enjoyed caring for feeder calves and maintaining his farm West of Courtland. No matter the season he would always find something to do at the farm, it was his peaceful place. He enjoyed coon hunting and bird hunting with his sons and took great pride in training his beloved coon hounds which he won several competitions with. He enjoyed getting kids involved in outdoor sports and served as a hunters education instructor for seven years.

Norman played a huge role in the lives of many children throughout his life.&nbsp; From coaching baseball for almost 20 years, carrying candy on the delivery truck, or handing out suckers at the station, children were the joy of his life.&nbsp; He lit up when they walked in the door and always took the time to make each one feel special and to help them, however he could.

&nbsp;He was a member of the Courtland Covenant Church, served on the Courtland Community Pride Club, the Caldwell Cemetery Board, and the Courtland Rural Water District # 1 Board member. He was a driving force behind the Formoso Alumni W. J. Baird Scholarship at Cloud County Community College.

Proceeding him in death are his wife Doris (Dunstan) Hoard, parents Charles and Josie Marie Hoard, brothers Richard, Milton, and Dale.&nbsp;

He is survived by his three sons, Kevan (Lori) Hoard of Minneapolis, KS, Kris (Juli) Hoard of Concordia, KS, Scott (Brenda) Hoard of Webber, KS;&nbsp; five grandchildren, Bryan of Wichita, Melanie of Salina, Emily of Concordia, Madeline of Hays, and Noah of Webber;&nbsp; seven&nbsp;stepgrandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.&nbsp;

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 9, 2022, from the Courtland Covenant Church in Courtland, KS officiated by Pastor Kathy Aeillo.&nbsp; Interment will be held at the Caldwell Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, Kansas from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday where the family will greet friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.

In-lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to the Norman D. Hoard Memorial Fund for a scholarship to be established in his name at a later date

The funeral service will be live streamed via the Courtland Covenant Church facebook page.

Online condolences and information at www.bachelor-surber.com.

Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home Belleville, KS is in charge of the arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662581353647.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Norman D. Hoard, 87, of Courtland, Kansas, was born August 21, 1935, to Charles and J. Marie (Mears) Hoard in Harveyville, KS. Norman peacefully passed from his earthly existence in his home, Friday, September 2, 2022.&nbsp;&nbsp;Christmas of the same year, his family moved to a farm near Randall/Jewell, Kansas.&nbsp; Norman attended Randall Elementary schools until 7th&nbsp;grade, he then attended Formoso schools until his graduation in 1953.&nbsp;On May 15,1954, he married Doris J. Dunstan and to this union were born three boys, Kevan, Kris, and Scott.&nbsp;In August of 1954, Norman and Doris purchased the Standard Oil filling station on the West edge of Courtland. Through the years, Norman, Doris, and their sons worked together to make the business a success.&nbsp; Although he sold the business to his youngest son, Scott in 1999, he never really retired. You could find him there every day drinking coffee, reading newspapers to keep up on the latest sport statistics, sweeping, and greeting his longtime customers until his passing.Norman found time to do some custom harvesting in his early years of farming. He enjoyed caring for feeder calves and maintaining his farm West of Courtland. No matter the season he would always find something to do at the farm, it was his peaceful place. He enjoyed coon hunting and bird hunting with his sons and took great pride in training his beloved coon hounds which he won several competitions with. He enjoyed getting kids involved in outdoor sports and served as a hunters education instructor for seven years.Norman played a huge role in the lives of many children throughout his life.&nbsp; From coaching baseball for almost 20 years, carrying candy on the delivery truck, or handing out suckers at the station, children were the joy of his life.&nbsp; He lit up when they walked in the door and always took the time to make each one feel special and to help them, however he could.&nbsp;He was a member of the Courtland Covenant Church, served on the Courtland Community Pride Club, the Caldwell Cemetery Board, and the Courtland Rural Water District # 1 Board member. He was a driving force behind the Formoso Alumni W. J. Baird Scholarship at Cloud County Community College.Proceeding him in death are his wife Doris (Dunstan) Hoard, parents Charles and Josie Marie Hoard, brothers Richard, Milton, and Dale.&nbsp;He is survived by his three sons, Kevan (Lori) Hoard of Minneapolis, KS, Kris (Juli) Hoard of Concordia, KS, Scott (Brenda) Hoard of Webber, KS;&nbsp; five grandchildren, Bryan of Wichita, Melanie of Salina, Emily of Concordia, Madeline of Hays, and Noah of Webber;&nbsp; seven&nbsp;stepgrandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.&nbsp;Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 9, 2022, from the Courtland Covenant Church in Courtland, KS officiated by Pastor Kathy Aeillo.&nbsp; Interment will be held at the Caldwell Cemetery.Friends may call at the Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, Kansas from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday where the family will greet friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.In-lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to the Norman D. Hoard Memorial Fund for a scholarship to be established in his name at a later dateThe funeral service will be live streamed via the Courtland Covenant Church facebook page.Online condolences and information at www.bachelor-surber.com.Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home Belleville, KS is in charge of the arrangements.

Obituaries