Joe Amaral, age 65, of Hays, Kansas, and
 East Wakefield, New Hampshire, died on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at 
HaysMed - Hays.&nbsp; 

Services are pending and will be announced by 
Brock's~Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Joe Amaral, age 65, of Hays, Kansas, and
 East Wakefield, New Hampshire, died on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at 
HaysMed - Hays.&nbsp; Services are pending and will be announced by 
Brock's~Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Jose 'Joe' M. Amaral

Thursday, April 5th, 1984-Wednesday, September 7th, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Thursday, April 5th, 1984-Wednesday, September 7th, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Amber Marie Sponsel

Thomas Lloyd Beatty, 74, of Luray, Kansas,&nbsp;went to Heaven with the Lord,&nbsp;on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson,&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;after a valiant battle with&nbsp;numerous&nbsp;health issues.

Thomas&nbsp;was born&nbsp;on May 25, 1948, in Salina, Kansas, the son of Lloyd&nbsp;R. and Bertha Maude(Reiss) Beatty. &nbsp;He grew up in the&nbsp;Amherst&nbsp;area and&nbsp;graduated from Luray High School in the class of 1966&nbsp;where he enjoyed&nbsp;playing&nbsp;football. &nbsp;After high school, Tom&nbsp;attended Fort Hays&nbsp;State&nbsp;University in Hays, Kansas&nbsp;where&nbsp;he&nbsp;played football. &nbsp;He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Renita Rae Schilling on June 18, 1994,&nbsp;in Onaga, Kansas. &nbsp;From this&nbsp;union,&nbsp;Tom&nbsp;and Renita were blessed with 5 children Shawn, Dylan, Austin, Jamie and Dakota. &nbsp;He&nbsp;lived, worked his whole life,&nbsp;and raised his family,&nbsp;on the Beatty family farm. &nbsp;He also worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation for 39 years as a&nbsp;highway&nbsp;maintenance&nbsp;employee.&nbsp;

He was a longtime member of the Amherst United Methodist&nbsp;Church&nbsp;of&nbsp;Waldo, Kansas. &nbsp;He&nbsp;was also a member of the Lions Club of Luray, Kansas, Elks Lodge of Russell, Kansas, Luray Senior Center&nbsp;Broad Member &amp; President&nbsp;of Luray,&nbsp;Kansas,&nbsp;and a Hunter Safety Master Instructor. &nbsp;He enjoyed working and taking care of the family farm and&nbsp;being outdoors. &nbsp;He also enjoyed&nbsp;doing leather work, hunting and fishing.&nbsp;&nbsp;His love for the&nbsp;outdoors was only surpassed by&nbsp;the&nbsp;love he had for his family&nbsp;and friends,especially his kids and grandkids.

Surviving family include his&nbsp;wife Renita of the home;&nbsp;daughter Jamie Edwards and husband Emmanuel of Wellington, Kansas; sons Shawn Beatty and wife Misty of Sylvan&nbsp;Grove, Kansas, Dylan Beatty and wife Megan of Hutchinson, Kansas, Austin Beatty and wife Nicole of Lucas, Kansas and Dakota&nbsp;Beatty and&nbsp;spouse&nbsp;Nicole of Lucas, Kansas&nbsp;and 18 grandchildren.&nbsp;He is also survived by many Friends&nbsp;and Family members.&nbsp;&nbsp;He leaves a huge hole in the hearts of his family and friends who were always entertained by his stories and hilarious sense of humor.

“I have fought the good fight, I have&nbsp;finished the race, I have kept the faith.”&nbsp;2 Timothy 4:7

He&nbsp;was preceded in death by his parents and&nbsp;infant brother John Beatty.

A&nbsp;memorial&nbsp;service to celebrate Thomas’&nbsp;life will be held&nbsp;at 11 A.M.&nbsp;on&nbsp;Saturday,&nbsp;September&nbsp;17, 2022,&nbsp;at the Amherst United Methodist Church&nbsp;of&nbsp;Waldo, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Family will greet guests the day of the service.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials may be&nbsp;given to the&nbsp;Amherst United Methodist Church&nbsp;or Luray Senior Center&nbsp;and sent in care of the&nbsp;mortuary. &nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Thomas Lloyd Beatty, 74, of Luray, Kansas,&nbsp;went to Heaven with the Lord,&nbsp;on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson,&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;after a valiant battle with&nbsp;numerous&nbsp;health issues.Thomas&nbsp;was born&nbsp;on May 25, 1948, in Salina, Kansas, the son of Lloyd&nbsp;R. and Bertha Maude(Reiss) Beatty. &nbsp;He grew up in the&nbsp;Amherst&nbsp;area and&nbsp;graduated from Luray High School in the class of 1966&nbsp;where he enjoyed&nbsp;playing&nbsp;football. &nbsp;After high school, Tom&nbsp;attended Fort Hays&nbsp;State&nbsp;University in Hays, Kansas&nbsp;where&nbsp;he&nbsp;played football. &nbsp;He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Renita Rae Schilling on June 18, 1994,&nbsp;in Onaga, Kansas. &nbsp;From this&nbsp;union,&nbsp;Tom&nbsp;and Renita were blessed with 5 children Shawn, Dylan, Austin, Jamie and Dakota. &nbsp;He&nbsp;lived, worked his whole life,&nbsp;and raised his family,&nbsp;on the Beatty family farm. &nbsp;He also worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation for 39 years as a&nbsp;highway&nbsp;maintenance&nbsp;employee.&nbsp;He was a longtime member of the Amherst United Methodist&nbsp;Church&nbsp;of&nbsp;Waldo, Kansas. &nbsp;He&nbsp;was also a member of the Lions Club of Luray, Kansas, Elks Lodge of Russell, Kansas, Luray Senior Center&nbsp;Broad Member &amp; President&nbsp;of Luray,&nbsp;Kansas,&nbsp;and a Hunter Safety Master Instructor. &nbsp;He enjoyed working and taking care of the family farm and&nbsp;being outdoors. &nbsp;He also enjoyed&nbsp;doing leather work, hunting and fishing.&nbsp;&nbsp;His love for the&nbsp;outdoors was only surpassed by&nbsp;the&nbsp;love he had for his family&nbsp;and friends,especially his kids and grandkids.Surviving family include his&nbsp;wife Renita of the home;&nbsp;daughter Jamie Edwards and husband Emmanuel of Wellington, Kansas; sons Shawn Beatty and wife Misty of Sylvan&nbsp;Grove, Kansas, Dylan Beatty and wife Megan of Hutchinson, Kansas, Austin Beatty and wife Nicole of Lucas, Kansas and Dakota&nbsp;Beatty and&nbsp;spouse&nbsp;Nicole of Lucas, Kansas&nbsp;and 18 grandchildren.&nbsp;He is also survived by many Friends&nbsp;and Family members.&nbsp;&nbsp;He leaves a huge hole in the hearts of his family and friends who were always entertained by his stories and hilarious sense of humor.“I have fought the good fight, I have&nbsp;finished the race, I have kept the faith.”&nbsp;2 Timothy 4:7He&nbsp;was preceded in death by his parents and&nbsp;infant brother John Beatty.A&nbsp;memorial&nbsp;service to celebrate Thomas’&nbsp;life will be held&nbsp;at 11 A.M.&nbsp;on&nbsp;Saturday,&nbsp;September&nbsp;17, 2022,&nbsp;at the Amherst United Methodist Church&nbsp;of&nbsp;Waldo, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Family will greet guests the day of the service.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be&nbsp;given to the&nbsp;Amherst United Methodist Church&nbsp;or Luray Senior Center&nbsp;and sent in care of the&nbsp;mortuary. &nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Thomas Lloyd Beatty

November 6, 1997
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 September 5, 2022

An obituary is pending with Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.plumergobber.com/obituaries/Riley-Eugene-Hager?obId=25816581#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 September 5, 2022An obituary is pending with Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.plumergobber.com/obituaries/Riley-Eugene-Hager?obId=25816581#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Riley Eugene Hager

Roberta Lynn “Birdie” Schutte, 56, of Colby, died Sunday, September 4, 
2022, at Citizens Medical Center, in Colby. She was born January 30, 
1966, in Kennewick, WA, to Albert and Cora (Garner) Williams. Birdie 
received her high school diploma and went on to work at the Colby Free 
Press for 20 years. She had also worked at Fairview Estates in Colby. 
Birdie enjoyed fishing and going to garage sales. She especially loved 
Elvis. On July 20, 1986, Birdie married Otto “Butch” Schutte Jr. 
Birdie was preceded in death by her parents and husband Otto. 
She is survived by her children, Roy (Leann) Williams, of Menlo, KS, 
Billy (Ashley) Turner, Gem, KS, Rosemary Rhan, Colby, KS and Otto 
Schutte, III (fiancé Holly Jannamon), of Colby, siblings, Kathleen 
(David) O’Brien, Moses Lake, WA, Natialene Schopf, Marysville, WA, Linda
 (Charles) Pointer, Sullivan, MO, and Albert Williams, Jr., Newton, KS; 
fiancé Steve Burdick, of Colby and eight grandchildren. 
A celebration of life will take place at a later date.

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

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2022, at Citizens Medical Center, in Colby. She was born January 30, 
1966, in Kennewick, WA, to Albert and Cora (Garner) Williams. Birdie 
received her high school diploma and went on to work at the Colby Free 
Press for 20 years. She had also worked at Fairview Estates in Colby. 
Birdie enjoyed fishing and going to garage sales. She especially loved 
Elvis. On July 20, 1986, Birdie married Otto “Butch” Schutte Jr. 
Birdie was preceded in death by her parents and husband Otto. 
She is survived by her children, Roy (Leann) Williams, of Menlo, KS, 
Billy (Ashley) Turner, Gem, KS, Rosemary Rhan, Colby, KS and Otto 
Schutte, III (fiancé Holly Jannamon), of Colby, siblings, Kathleen 
(David) O’Brien, Moses Lake, WA, Natialene Schopf, Marysville, WA, Linda
 (Charles) Pointer, Sullivan, MO, and Albert Williams, Jr., Newton, KS; 
fiancé Steve Burdick, of Colby and eight grandchildren. 
A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Memorials are 
suggested to the family for funeral expenses 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;

Roberta Lynn 'Birdie' Schutte

Kathy Lynn Nowlan Powell, 61, Springdale, KS passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022, after a prolonged hospital stay. She was born December 13, 1960, to William and Helen Nowlan in Mansfield, OH. She moved with her parents and older brother to Memphis, TN and graduated from Raleigh Egypt High School. 

Her family moved to Kansas, which is where she met the love of her life. She was united in marriage to Thomas S. Powell on January 30, 1982, in Leavenworth, KS. She received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Sterling College and her master’s degree from MidAmerica Nazarene University. She spent over two decades teaching 4th and 5th grade at Tonganoxie Elementary School until she retired. Even after retirement, she enjoyed serving as a substitute teacher. She was an active member of First Christian Church in Leavenworth, KS. She loved teaching at Vacation Bible School and spending time with her “Church Ladies” from church. One of her greatest joys was delivering toys to abused and neglected children at the Tennyson Center in Denver, CO. She was very talented with crafting and woodworking and enjoyed making projects for her friends and family. She was an animal lover and never met a dog she didn’t love or a stray cat she wouldn’t adopt.

Kathy was a beloved mother and grandmother. She is survived by her 
two sons, Thomas W. Powell (Chelsea), Hays, KS and David M. Powell 
(Amy), Cumming, GA, her brother Patrick T. Nowlan, Memphis, TN, and her 
grandson Thomas S. Powell, Hays, KS. She was preceded in death by her 
husband, Thomas Powell, her parents, William and Helen Nowlan, her 
mother and father-in-law, Thomas and Donna Powell, and her 
brother-in-law, Timothy Powell.

Visitation and funeral service will be held at First Christian 
Church, Leavenworth, KS. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, 
September 8, 2022. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, 
September 9, 2022. Burial will be at Mount Muncie Cemetery. 

Memorials 
are suggested to the Tennyson Center for Children, 2950 Tennyson St., 
Denver, CO 80212.

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 </figure>Kathy Lynn Nowlan Powell, 61, Springdale, KS passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022, after a prolonged hospital stay. She was born December 13, 1960, to William and Helen Nowlan in Mansfield, OH. She moved with her parents and older brother to Memphis, TN and graduated from Raleigh Egypt High School. Her family moved to Kansas, which is where she met the love of her life. She was united in marriage to Thomas S. Powell on January 30, 1982, in Leavenworth, KS. She received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Sterling College and her master’s degree from MidAmerica Nazarene University. She spent over two decades teaching 4th and 5th grade at Tonganoxie Elementary School until she retired. Even after retirement, she enjoyed serving as a substitute teacher. She was an active member of First Christian Church in Leavenworth, KS. She loved teaching at Vacation Bible School and spending time with her “Church Ladies” from church. One of her greatest joys was delivering toys to abused and neglected children at the Tennyson Center in Denver, CO. She was very talented with crafting and woodworking and enjoyed making projects for her friends and family. She was an animal lover and never met a dog she didn’t love or a stray cat she wouldn’t adopt.Kathy was a beloved mother and grandmother. She is survived by her 
two sons, Thomas W. Powell (Chelsea), Hays, KS and David M. Powell 
(Amy), Cumming, GA, her brother Patrick T. Nowlan, Memphis, TN, and her 
grandson Thomas S. Powell, Hays, KS. She was preceded in death by her 
husband, Thomas Powell, her parents, William and Helen Nowlan, her 
mother and father-in-law, Thomas and Donna Powell, and her 
brother-in-law, Timothy Powell.Visitation and funeral service will be held at First Christian 
Church, Leavenworth, KS. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, 
September 8, 2022. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, 
September 9, 2022. Burial will be at Mount Muncie Cemetery. Memorials 
are suggested to the Tennyson Center for Children, 2950 Tennyson St., 
Denver, CO 80212.

Kathy Lynn Nowlan Powell

February 8, 1953
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 September 3, 2022

An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Jean-Katherine-Barbish-Langness?obId=25797045#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

February 8, 1953
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 September 3, 2022An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Jean-Katherine-Barbish-Langness?obId=25797045#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Jean Katherine (Barbish) Langness

Wayne E. Funk, 78, of Milberger, Kansas, died on Monday, September 5, 2022, at Main Street Manor in Russell, Kansas.

Wayne was born on July 31, 1944, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Emanuel and Elsie (Wilhelm) Funk. &nbsp;He grew up on the family farm in the southwest corner of Russell&nbsp;County&nbsp;and&nbsp;graduated from Otis High School. &nbsp;After high school he joined the Kansas Army National Guard. &nbsp;He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Janet J. Becker on August 7, 1966, at the United&nbsp;Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Milberger, Kansas. &nbsp;From this union&nbsp;Wayne and Janet&nbsp;were blessed with 3 sons Doug, Warren and Deric. &nbsp;Wayne worked as a farmer and cattleman and they made their&nbsp;home on the family&nbsp;farm&nbsp;in&nbsp;rural Russell&nbsp;County, Kansas. &nbsp;Wayne was a member of the&nbsp;United Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Milberger and served on the church counsel. &nbsp;He was a member of&nbsp;severalRussell County boards including the&nbsp;Fair board,&nbsp;Water District #3 Board,&nbsp;Extension&nbsp;Board,&nbsp;Winterset Township Board&nbsp;and&nbsp;was a&nbsp;Republican&nbsp;Precinct&nbsp;Committeeman. &nbsp;He enjoyed drag racing, tractor pulling, bowling&nbsp;and singing. &nbsp;Most of all&nbsp;he enjoyed spending time with&nbsp;his family. &nbsp;He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and attending their activities and events.

Surviving family include his wife Janet from the home; sons Doug Funk&nbsp;(Teema)&nbsp;of Russell, Kansas, Warren Funk&nbsp;(Erica)&nbsp;of Rexford, Kansas and Deric Funk&nbsp;(Mandy)&nbsp;of Galatia, Kansas; sisters Joetta Hendrickson of&nbsp;Port Angeles, Washington&nbsp;and Marilyn Charles of&nbsp;McPherson, Kansas; 4 grandkids Lakin, Kaitlyn, Camille and Callen Funk; 3 step grandkids Molly, Macy&nbsp;and Chloe and 3 step great grandkids Delilah, Amari and Lovelyn.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents.

A celebration of Wayne’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, September 9, 2022, at the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Milberger, Kansas. &nbsp;Burial will follow at the&nbsp;United Emmanuel Lutheran&nbsp;Cemetery&nbsp;in Milberger. &nbsp;Visitation will be from&nbsp;10 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at&nbsp;the mortuary with family&nbsp;greeting guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Thursday evening. &nbsp;

Family has requested memorials be given to the&nbsp;United Emmanuel Lutheran Church&nbsp;and sent in care of the mortuary. &nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Wayne E. Funk, 78, of Milberger, Kansas, died on Monday, September 5, 2022, at Main Street Manor in Russell, Kansas.Wayne was born on July 31, 1944, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Emanuel and Elsie (Wilhelm) Funk. &nbsp;He grew up on the family farm in the southwest corner of Russell&nbsp;County&nbsp;and&nbsp;graduated from Otis High School. &nbsp;After high school he joined the Kansas Army National Guard. &nbsp;He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Janet J. Becker on August 7, 1966, at the United&nbsp;Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Milberger, Kansas. &nbsp;From this union&nbsp;Wayne and Janet&nbsp;were blessed with 3 sons Doug, Warren and Deric. &nbsp;Wayne worked as a farmer and cattleman and they made their&nbsp;home on the family&nbsp;farm&nbsp;in&nbsp;rural Russell&nbsp;County, Kansas. &nbsp;Wayne was a member of the&nbsp;United Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Milberger and served on the church counsel. &nbsp;He was a member of&nbsp;severalRussell County boards including the&nbsp;Fair board,&nbsp;Water District #3 Board,&nbsp;Extension&nbsp;Board,&nbsp;Winterset Township Board&nbsp;and&nbsp;was a&nbsp;Republican&nbsp;Precinct&nbsp;Committeeman. &nbsp;He enjoyed drag racing, tractor pulling, bowling&nbsp;and singing. &nbsp;Most of all&nbsp;he enjoyed spending time with&nbsp;his family. &nbsp;He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and attending their activities and events.Surviving family include his wife Janet from the home; sons Doug Funk&nbsp;(Teema)&nbsp;of Russell, Kansas, Warren Funk&nbsp;(Erica)&nbsp;of Rexford, Kansas and Deric Funk&nbsp;(Mandy)&nbsp;of Galatia, Kansas; sisters Joetta Hendrickson of&nbsp;Port Angeles, Washington&nbsp;and Marilyn Charles of&nbsp;McPherson, Kansas; 4 grandkids Lakin, Kaitlyn, Camille and Callen Funk; 3 step grandkids Molly, Macy&nbsp;and Chloe and 3 step great grandkids Delilah, Amari and Lovelyn.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents.A celebration of Wayne’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, September 9, 2022, at the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Milberger, Kansas. &nbsp;Burial will follow at the&nbsp;United Emmanuel Lutheran&nbsp;Cemetery&nbsp;in Milberger. &nbsp;Visitation will be from&nbsp;10 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at&nbsp;the mortuary with family&nbsp;greeting guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Thursday evening. &nbsp;Family has requested memorials be given to the&nbsp;United Emmanuel Lutheran Church&nbsp;and sent in care of the mortuary. &nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Wayne E. Funk

Elzina E. Scott, 90, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Wheatland Nursing&nbsp;Home in Russell.

Elzina was born November 29, 1931, in Russell County. &nbsp;She was the daughter of John and Lydia (Lohmann) Maier. &nbsp;She&nbsp;grew up and&nbsp;attended&nbsp;Cromwell Country&nbsp;School&nbsp;south of Gorham, Kansas.&nbsp;She was baptized and confirmed at Bender Hill&nbsp;Lutheran Church in rural Russell.&nbsp;Elzina&nbsp;had a strong Lutheran faith and was a&nbsp;member&nbsp;of the Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma and later&nbsp;the St. John Lutheran Church in Russell.

Elzina later moved to Russell where she worked as a&nbsp;Nurses Aid&nbsp;at the Russell Regional Hospital&nbsp;for over 30 years and was honored as Employee of the&nbsp;Year in 1983.&nbsp;She loved and raised her three children&nbsp;in Russell&nbsp;early on,&nbsp;and&nbsp;then&nbsp;remarried and moved her family to a farm north of Paradise where she was a&nbsp;hard-working&nbsp;farm wife. She later left the farm and moved close to&nbsp;her&nbsp;daughter for awhile and then retired and moved to Russell where she could be&nbsp;around&nbsp;her&nbsp;many friends as she got older.

Elzina always loved polka dancing and hosted&nbsp;several&nbsp;of her own birthday dances. She was&nbsp;very&nbsp;active,&nbsp;and she enjoyed traveling,&nbsp;watching&nbsp;sports,&nbsp;knitting,&nbsp;walking and working outdoors.&nbsp;Elzina&nbsp;was always ready to help where she could. She did volunteer work for KOOD TV, the Red Cross, meals on wheels, the Trinity Thrift&nbsp;Store, and the VFW&nbsp;Women’s&nbsp;Auxiliary.

Elzina’s surviving family include&nbsp;her daughter, Deborah&nbsp;Maupin (Tom) of Paradise,&nbsp;Kansas; sons, Phillip Bealby (Junette) of&nbsp;Marion, Kansas and Bradley Bealby (Linda) of Woodland Park, Colorado; brother, Sidney Maier of&nbsp;Minneola, Kansas; seven grandchildren,&nbsp;21&nbsp;great grandchildren&nbsp;and 1&nbsp;great&nbsp;great&nbsp;grandchild.

Elzina was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, two sisters and three brothers.

A&nbsp;memorial service to celebrate Elzina’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peele Mortuary in Russell,&nbsp;Kansas. &nbsp;

Visitation&nbsp;for&nbsp;Elzina will be Friday,&nbsp;September&nbsp;16,&nbsp;2022,&nbsp;from&nbsp;9&nbsp;AM to&nbsp;7&nbsp;PM,&nbsp;at&nbsp;the mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from&nbsp;5&nbsp;PM to&nbsp;7&nbsp;PM, Friday evening.&nbsp;&nbsp;A private burial of&nbsp;her&nbsp;ashes will take place at a later time. &nbsp;

Memorials have been&nbsp;established with the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary or the Trinity Thrift Store. &nbsp;

Contributions and condolences&nbsp;may be sent to&nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary&nbsp;of Russell,&nbsp;Kansas,&nbsp;and&nbsp;is in charge of these arrangements.

Elzina E. Scott, 90, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Wheatland Nursing&nbsp;Home in Russell.Elzina was born November 29, 1931, in Russell County. &nbsp;She was the daughter of John and Lydia (Lohmann) Maier. &nbsp;She&nbsp;grew up and&nbsp;attended&nbsp;Cromwell Country&nbsp;School&nbsp;south of Gorham, Kansas.&nbsp;She was baptized and confirmed at Bender Hill&nbsp;Lutheran Church in rural Russell.&nbsp;Elzina&nbsp;had a strong Lutheran faith and was a&nbsp;member&nbsp;of the Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma and later&nbsp;the St. John Lutheran Church in Russell.Elzina later moved to Russell where she worked as a&nbsp;Nurses Aid&nbsp;at the Russell Regional Hospital&nbsp;for over 30 years and was honored as Employee of the&nbsp;Year in 1983.&nbsp;She loved and raised her three children&nbsp;in Russell&nbsp;early on,&nbsp;and&nbsp;then&nbsp;remarried and moved her family to a farm north of Paradise where she was a&nbsp;hard-working&nbsp;farm wife. She later left the farm and moved close to&nbsp;her&nbsp;daughter for awhile and then retired and moved to Russell where she could be&nbsp;around&nbsp;her&nbsp;many friends as she got older.Elzina always loved polka dancing and hosted&nbsp;several&nbsp;of her own birthday dances. She was&nbsp;very&nbsp;active,&nbsp;and she enjoyed traveling,&nbsp;watching&nbsp;sports,&nbsp;knitting,&nbsp;walking and working outdoors.&nbsp;Elzina&nbsp;was always ready to help where she could. She did volunteer work for KOOD TV, the Red Cross, meals on wheels, the Trinity Thrift&nbsp;Store, and the VFW&nbsp;Women’s&nbsp;Auxiliary.Elzina’s surviving family include&nbsp;her daughter, Deborah&nbsp;Maupin (Tom) of Paradise,&nbsp;Kansas; sons, Phillip Bealby (Junette) of&nbsp;Marion, Kansas and Bradley Bealby (Linda) of Woodland Park, Colorado; brother, Sidney Maier of&nbsp;Minneola, Kansas; seven grandchildren,&nbsp;21&nbsp;great grandchildren&nbsp;and 1&nbsp;great&nbsp;great&nbsp;grandchild.Elzina was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, two sisters and three brothers.A&nbsp;memorial service to celebrate Elzina’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peele Mortuary in Russell,&nbsp;Kansas. &nbsp;Visitation&nbsp;for&nbsp;Elzina will be Friday,&nbsp;September&nbsp;16,&nbsp;2022,&nbsp;from&nbsp;9&nbsp;AM to&nbsp;7&nbsp;PM,&nbsp;at&nbsp;the mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from&nbsp;5&nbsp;PM to&nbsp;7&nbsp;PM, Friday evening.&nbsp;&nbsp;A private burial of&nbsp;her&nbsp;ashes will take place at a later time. &nbsp;Memorials have been&nbsp;established with the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary or the Trinity Thrift Store. &nbsp;Contributions and condolences&nbsp;may be sent to&nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary&nbsp;of Russell,&nbsp;Kansas,&nbsp;and&nbsp;is in charge of these arrangements.

Elzina E. Scott

James Francis “Jim”&nbsp;Robben, age 63, of Victoria, Kansas, died Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas.

He was born on August 11, 1959, in&nbsp;Hays,&nbsp;Kansas, to Norbert F. and Theresa (Rajewski) Robben. &nbsp;He married Crystal M. (Berens) on February 11, 1983 in&nbsp;Victoria,&nbsp;Kansas.

He was co-owner of T &amp; J Construction&nbsp;for a few years, owned AAA Mobile Glass for ten years,&nbsp;he owned and operated&nbsp;Robben Oil Service Station for over 35 years.

He was&nbsp;a&nbsp;member&nbsp;of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Walker, Kansas,&nbsp;Victoria Knights of Columbus Council # 1861,&nbsp;a 1977 graduate of Victoria High School, and a graduate of North Central Kansas Technical College, Hays, Kansas. &nbsp;He&nbsp;enjoyed the outdoors fishing, hunting, camping,&nbsp;and&nbsp;traveling. He was&nbsp;a sports fan of KU basketball, the Kansas City Chiefs, and his grandkids&nbsp;were # 1.

Survivors include his wife, Crystal Robben, of the home; his son, Jason Robben,Walker, KS;&nbsp;his daughters, Kristen&nbsp;Heffel and husband, Ryan, Lees Summit, MO; Andrea Felder and husband, Nick, Victoria, KS;&nbsp;his grandchildren,&nbsp;Holden, Aspen and Torsten Heffel; Rhett, Remmi, Rowan and Ryker Felder;&nbsp;his brothers, MichaelRobben and wife, Sandra, Walker, KS; Daniel&nbsp;Robben and wife, Cindy, Hays, KS; JosephRobben and wife, Gail,&nbsp;Victoria, KS; his sisters, Marijo Isbell and husband, Terry, Hays, KS;&nbsp;Susan&nbsp;Karlin and husband, John,&nbsp;Hays, KS; his sisters-in-law, Karen Robben, Evanston, WY; Jodi Wilson and husband, Jim, Hutchinson, KS; Farrah Pruitt, Rogers,AR;&nbsp;his mother-in-law, JoAnn Berens,&nbsp;Rogers, AR;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents;&nbsp;his brother, John Robben; his father-in-law, Larry Berens, a brother-in-law, Christopher Berens; and an infant daughter.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, September 9, 2022, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas&nbsp;with Father James Moster ofm.Cap. officiating.&nbsp;

Burial will be in Saint Ann’s Cemetery, Walker, Kansas.

A vigil service with a Victoria Knights of Columbus and&nbsp;Class of 1977 rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:30 P.M. Thursday, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Friday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.

The family suggest memorials payable to the organization: St. Ann’s Cemetery Fund,Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center of Hays&nbsp;or Masses&nbsp;in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;

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

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

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 </figure>James Francis “Jim”&nbsp;Robben, age 63, of Victoria, Kansas, died Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas.He was born on August 11, 1959, in&nbsp;Hays,&nbsp;Kansas, to Norbert F. and Theresa (Rajewski) Robben. &nbsp;He married Crystal M. (Berens) on February 11, 1983 in&nbsp;Victoria,&nbsp;Kansas.He was co-owner of T &amp; J Construction&nbsp;for a few years, owned AAA Mobile Glass for ten years,&nbsp;he owned and operated&nbsp;Robben Oil Service Station for over 35 years.He was&nbsp;a&nbsp;member&nbsp;of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Walker, Kansas,&nbsp;Victoria Knights of Columbus Council # 1861,&nbsp;a 1977 graduate of Victoria High School, and a graduate of North Central Kansas Technical College, Hays, Kansas. &nbsp;He&nbsp;enjoyed the outdoors fishing, hunting, camping,&nbsp;and&nbsp;traveling. He was&nbsp;a sports fan of KU basketball, the Kansas City Chiefs, and his grandkids&nbsp;were # 1.Survivors include his wife, Crystal Robben, of the home; his son, Jason Robben,Walker, KS;&nbsp;his daughters, Kristen&nbsp;Heffel and husband, Ryan, Lees Summit, MO; Andrea Felder and husband, Nick, Victoria, KS;&nbsp;his grandchildren,&nbsp;Holden, Aspen and Torsten Heffel; Rhett, Remmi, Rowan and Ryker Felder;&nbsp;his brothers, MichaelRobben and wife, Sandra, Walker, KS; Daniel&nbsp;Robben and wife, Cindy, Hays, KS; JosephRobben and wife, Gail,&nbsp;Victoria, KS; his sisters, Marijo Isbell and husband, Terry, Hays, KS;&nbsp;Susan&nbsp;Karlin and husband, John,&nbsp;Hays, KS; his sisters-in-law, Karen Robben, Evanston, WY; Jodi Wilson and husband, Jim, Hutchinson, KS; Farrah Pruitt, Rogers,AR;&nbsp;his mother-in-law, JoAnn Berens,&nbsp;Rogers, AR;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents;&nbsp;his brother, John Robben; his father-in-law, Larry Berens, a brother-in-law, Christopher Berens; and an infant daughter.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, September 9, 2022, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas&nbsp;with Father James Moster ofm.Cap. officiating.&nbsp;Burial will be in Saint Ann’s Cemetery, Walker, Kansas.A vigil service with a Victoria Knights of Columbus and&nbsp;Class of 1977 rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:30 P.M. Thursday, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Friday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.The family suggest memorials payable to the organization: St. Ann’s Cemetery Fund,Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center of Hays&nbsp;or Masses&nbsp;in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;Services are entrusted Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

James Francis 'Jim' Robben

Leon Brungardt, age 67, died peacefully, surrounded by family on May 20, 2022, in the home of his son in Wichita, KS, after a short but courageous battle with cancer.

Leon was born on December 1, 1954, in Hays, KS, to Paul and Mildred Brungardt, and raised in Victoria, KS. He graduated from Victoria High School (Class of 1972) and Ft. Hays State University. Leon retired from a career in construction and woodworking.

Leon enjoyed life to its fullest. He loved his family and friends and was happiest when being of service to others. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, reading, playing scrabble, and was often found just relaxing.

Survivors include two sons, Aaron (Mikala), and Jared (Nettie), both of Wichita, KS; four sisters Carol (Chris) Cowger, Topeka, KS; Lois Yunker, Munjor, KS; Wanda (Ron Staab) Brungardt, Victoria, KS; and Paula (Patrick) Zwenger, Victoria, KS; and five grandchildren, Landon, Brielle, Ruhiyyih, Samira, and Leon Brungardt.

Leon was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mildred, two brothers, Steve and Mark, and one brother-in-law, Tom Yunker.

A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, September 24, at 11 am, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Walker KS.

(PS: In honor of&nbsp; Leon's preferred style, you're welcome to come in tie-dye.)

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 </figure>Leon Brungardt, age 67, died peacefully, surrounded by family on May 20, 2022, in the home of his son in Wichita, KS, after a short but courageous battle with cancer.Leon was born on December 1, 1954, in Hays, KS, to Paul and Mildred Brungardt, and raised in Victoria, KS. He graduated from Victoria High School (Class of 1972) and Ft. Hays State University. Leon retired from a career in construction and woodworking.Leon enjoyed life to its fullest. He loved his family and friends and was happiest when being of service to others. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, reading, playing scrabble, and was often found just relaxing.Survivors include two sons, Aaron (Mikala), and Jared (Nettie), both of Wichita, KS; four sisters Carol (Chris) Cowger, Topeka, KS; Lois Yunker, Munjor, KS; Wanda (Ron Staab) Brungardt, Victoria, KS; and Paula (Patrick) Zwenger, Victoria, KS; and five grandchildren, Landon, Brielle, Ruhiyyih, Samira, and Leon Brungardt.Leon was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mildred, two brothers, Steve and Mark, and one brother-in-law, Tom Yunker.A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, September 24, at 11 am, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Walker KS.(PS: In honor of&nbsp; Leon's preferred style, you're welcome to come in tie-dye.)

Leon J. Brungardt

Sylvester W. “Bud” Habiger, 90, passed away September 4, 2022, at 
Brookdale Senior Living in Great Bend. He was born December 10, 1931, at
 Beaver, to Francis “Frank” &amp; Sophia (Meyeres) Habiger. He married 
Sandra Lue Brougher October 5, 1957, at Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She died 
September 30, 1998.

A longtime Great Bend resident, Bud moved from the family farm out in
 Western Kansas. He was the shop manager for various fishing tool 
companies in the oilfield, retiring as the Kansas Area Manager for N.L. 
Acme Tool. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima
 Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Post #862 and VFW Post #3111. He 
was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean 
Conflict.

Survivors include, three sons, Kerry Habiger and wife Julie of 
Stilwell, Kan., Kenyon Habiger and wife Kelley and Karl Habiger and wife
 Theresa all of Great Bend; a brother, Walter Habiger of Kalvesta; a 
sister, Alice Cohoon of Jetmore; four grandchildren, Marcus Habiger 
(Rebekah), Andrew Habiger (Giovana), Colby Habiger (Katie) and Caitlyn 
Lott (Michael); a step granddaughter, Conor Bird; and four great 
grandchildren, Evey and Zelie Habiger and Rowan and Weylyn Lott. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sandra Habiger; a son, Kevin
 Habiger; a brother, Edwin Habiger; and two sisters, Pauline Radke and 
Leona Dome.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, 
September 8, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service and 
Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be
 held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 9, 2022, St. Rose of Lima 
Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu 
presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, 
with Military Rites conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. 

Memorials 
have been designated to Prince of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Sylvester W. “Bud” Habiger, 90, passed away September 4, 2022, at 
Brookdale Senior Living in Great Bend. He was born December 10, 1931, at
 Beaver, to Francis “Frank” &amp; Sophia (Meyeres) Habiger. He married 
Sandra Lue Brougher October 5, 1957, at Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She died 
September 30, 1998.A longtime Great Bend resident, Bud moved from the family farm out in
 Western Kansas. He was the shop manager for various fishing tool 
companies in the oilfield, retiring as the Kansas Area Manager for N.L. 
Acme Tool. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima
 Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Post #862 and VFW Post #3111. He 
was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean 
Conflict.Survivors include, three sons, Kerry Habiger and wife Julie of 
Stilwell, Kan., Kenyon Habiger and wife Kelley and Karl Habiger and wife
 Theresa all of Great Bend; a brother, Walter Habiger of Kalvesta; a 
sister, Alice Cohoon of Jetmore; four grandchildren, Marcus Habiger 
(Rebekah), Andrew Habiger (Giovana), Colby Habiger (Katie) and Caitlyn 
Lott (Michael); a step granddaughter, Conor Bird; and four great 
grandchildren, Evey and Zelie Habiger and Rowan and Weylyn Lott. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sandra Habiger; a son, Kevin
 Habiger; a brother, Edwin Habiger; and two sisters, Pauline Radke and 
Leona Dome.Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, 
September 8, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service and 
Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be
 held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 9, 2022, St. Rose of Lima 
Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu 
presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, 
with Military Rites conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. Memorials 
have been designated to Prince of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Sylvester W. 'Bud' Habiger

James
 Francis “Jim” Robben, age 63 of Victoria, Kansas died Sunday, 
September 4, 2022 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, September 9, 
2022, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will be 
in Saint Ann’s Cemetery, Walker, Kansas.

A vigil service with a Victoria Knights of Columbus and Class of 1977 
rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.

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

Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or 
can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

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 </figure>James
 Francis “Jim” Robben, age 63 of Victoria, Kansas died Sunday, 
September 4, 2022 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, September 9, 
2022, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will be 
in Saint Ann’s Cemetery, Walker, Kansas.A vigil service with a Victoria Knights of Columbus and Class of 1977 
rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:30 P.M. Thursday, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Friday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.Services are entrusted Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or 
can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Edwin Cruz Lopez, 63, of Larned, KS, passed away on September&nbsp;1st, 2022, after losing his fight with cancer.

Edwin was predeceased by His father Dolores Cruz, and Mother Maria Lopez. 

He is survived by his son Emanuel&nbsp;Manwaring.

Cremation services have been completed&nbsp;by Brock's~Keithley Funeral Home and Crematory.

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 </figure>Edwin Cruz Lopez, 63, of Larned, KS, passed away on September&nbsp;1st, 2022, after losing his fight with cancer.Edwin was predeceased by His father Dolores Cruz, and Mother Maria Lopez. He is survived by his son Emanuel&nbsp;Manwaring.Cremation services have been completed&nbsp;by Brock's~Keithley Funeral Home and Crematory.

Edwin Cruz Lopez

August 6, 1993
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 September 4, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

August 6, 1993
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 September 4, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Jilliane Denita Wilkerson

Logan resident Lloyd A. Becker passed away September 4, 2022, at the
 Logan Manor at the age of 96.&nbsp; He was born April 12, 1926, in Phillips 
County, the son of Charles &amp; Rose (Zink) Becker.

Survivors include his wife Deloris of the home; his son, Darren of 
Logan; 4 daughters, Rainell Voss of Logan, Linette Smith of Wilsonville,
 NE, Sherri Smith of Salina &amp; Jeanine White of New Cambria, KS; his 
sister, Edna Schiltz of Selden, KS 16 grandchildren, 27 great 
grandchildren &amp; 7 great-great grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, Sept. 9, at 10:30 a.m.
 in the St. John Catholic Church, Logan, With Father John Schmeidler 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery.

A Rosary Service will be held Thursday, Sept. 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Logan Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Wed. &amp; 12:00 to 9:00 Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Knights of Columbus.

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 </figure>Logan resident Lloyd A. Becker passed away September 4, 2022, at the
 Logan Manor at the age of 96.&nbsp; He was born April 12, 1926, in Phillips 
County, the son of Charles &amp; Rose (Zink) Becker.Survivors include his wife Deloris of the home; his son, Darren of 
Logan; 4 daughters, Rainell Voss of Logan, Linette Smith of Wilsonville,
 NE, Sherri Smith of Salina &amp; Jeanine White of New Cambria, KS; his 
sister, Edna Schiltz of Selden, KS 16 grandchildren, 27 great 
grandchildren &amp; 7 great-great grandchildren.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, Sept. 9, at 10:30 a.m.
 in the St. John Catholic Church, Logan, With Father John Schmeidler 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery.A Rosary Service will be held Thursday, Sept. 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Logan Funeral Home.Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Wed. &amp; 12:00 to 9:00 Thursday at the funeral home.Memorial contributions may be made to the Knights of Columbus.

Lloyd A. Becker

Patricia Jean Ludes, 82, passed away surrounded by loved ones on 
September 4, 2022, at River Bend Assisted Living, Great Bend, Kansas. 
She was born on December 11, 1939, at Hays, Kansas, to Earl and Estella 
“Cobbie” (Cobb) Rogg. Patricia married Richard “Ed” Ludes June 6, 1959, 
at Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; He passed away on July 9, 2016.

Coming to Great Bend in 1961, Patricia was a homemaker and also 
worked at Treasure Chest Bookstore for several years. She was a 
passionate reader, loved animals and enjoyed fishing whenever she could.
 She was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick’s 
Catholic Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Aimee Jostrand of Dallas, Tex. and 
Jennifer (LeAnne) Ludes of Omaha, Neb.; five great grandchildren, Jaden 
Jostrand, Max Jostrand, Piper Jostrand, Amanda Ludes, and Evan (Sarah) 
Ludes; one great-grandchild, Hazel Ludes; and two sisters, Barbara Maloy
 of Colo. And Debra Rogg of Minn. She was preceded in death by her 
husband and parents.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Services 
are pending with Bryant Funeral Home. 

Memorials can be made to the 
Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Patricia Jean Ludes, 82, passed away surrounded by loved ones on 
September 4, 2022, at River Bend Assisted Living, Great Bend, Kansas. 
She was born on December 11, 1939, at Hays, Kansas, to Earl and Estella 
“Cobbie” (Cobb) Rogg. Patricia married Richard “Ed” Ludes June 6, 1959, 
at Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; He passed away on July 9, 2016.Coming to Great Bend in 1961, Patricia was a homemaker and also 
worked at Treasure Chest Bookstore for several years. She was a 
passionate reader, loved animals and enjoyed fishing whenever she could.
 She was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick’s 
Catholic Church.Survivors include two daughters, Aimee Jostrand of Dallas, Tex. and 
Jennifer (LeAnne) Ludes of Omaha, Neb.; five great grandchildren, Jaden 
Jostrand, Max Jostrand, Piper Jostrand, Amanda Ludes, and Evan (Sarah) 
Ludes; one great-grandchild, Hazel Ludes; and two sisters, Barbara Maloy
 of Colo. And Debra Rogg of Minn. She was preceded in death by her 
husband and parents.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Services 
are pending with Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to the 
Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Patricia Jean Ludes

Norma Lee Deyoe-Swart, 94, of Oakley, KS, died Saturday, September 3, 
2022. She was born October 30, 1927, in Garden City, KS, to Chet and 
Marie (Dufrin) Beatty. 

On February 7, 1946, Norma married Robert Deyoe. 
The couple lived in Ulysses, KS, where Norma worked as an artist, and 
they attended the Episcopal Church of Ulysses. Norma was also a 4-H 
leader, board member on the Kansas Arts Commission, and a founding 
member of the Wheat Hearts. Norma made many lifelong friends through 
her work with these organizations, including Lloyd Swart, who was a 
fellow leader on the Kansas Wheat Commission board. 

After the passing of
 both of their spouses, Norma and Lloyd began dating in 1991, and were 
married on December 22, 1994, in Ulysses. They spent 27 years together 
in Oakley, where they were active in the Oakley Shrine Club, K-State 
Alumni tour group, and were members of the Oakley Country Club. Norma 
was active with Logan County 4-H, a board member of the Logan County 
Extension. She enjoyed participating in the Oakley Chapter EX PEO, 
"Sing-a-Longs", doing Aqua-sizes at the Oakley city pool and was devoted
 to the Oakley United Methodist Church. Norma was full of love, life and
 laughter...which she shared with everyone around her. 
Norma was preceded in death by her parents; brother Alayne Beatty and husband Robert Deyoe. 
She is survived by her husband Lloyd; children, Eddie (Sheila) Deyoe, 
Dennis (Sheryl) Deyoe, Diana Lightcap and Bev (Dennis) Ragland; 
stepchildren, Linda (Brent) Logan, Lori (Troy) Sporer and Ryan (Karen) 
Swart; grandchildren, Velvet Randolph, Nikki Siler, Cherry Hale, Dylan 
Gill, Dimitra Becker, Matt Deyoe, Wade Deyoe, Kelsey Jones, Spencer 
Childress, Savanah Sporer, Abbey Elliott, Madison Swart and Marlie 
Swart, along with her many great grandchildren. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at the United 
Methodist Church, Oakley. The funeral will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, 
September 7, 2022, also at the church. Interment will take place at 
Grant County Cemetery, Ulysses, KS.

Memorials are suggested to the 
Kansas Arts Commission and may be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO 
Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Norma Lee Deyoe-Swart, 94, of Oakley, KS, died Saturday, September 3, 
2022. She was born October 30, 1927, in Garden City, KS, to Chet and 
Marie (Dufrin) Beatty. On February 7, 1946, Norma married Robert Deyoe. 
The couple lived in Ulysses, KS, where Norma worked as an artist, and 
they attended the Episcopal Church of Ulysses. Norma was also a 4-H 
leader, board member on the Kansas Arts Commission, and a founding 
member of the Wheat Hearts. Norma made many lifelong friends through 
her work with these organizations, including Lloyd Swart, who was a 
fellow leader on the Kansas Wheat Commission board. After the passing of
 both of their spouses, Norma and Lloyd began dating in 1991, and were 
married on December 22, 1994, in Ulysses. They spent 27 years together 
in Oakley, where they were active in the Oakley Shrine Club, K-State 
Alumni tour group, and were members of the Oakley Country Club. Norma 
was active with Logan County 4-H, a board member of the Logan County 
Extension. She enjoyed participating in the Oakley Chapter EX PEO, 
"Sing-a-Longs", doing Aqua-sizes at the Oakley city pool and was devoted
 to the Oakley United Methodist Church. Norma was full of love, life and
 laughter...which she shared with everyone around her. 
Norma was preceded in death by her parents; brother Alayne Beatty and husband Robert Deyoe. 
She is survived by her husband Lloyd; children, Eddie (Sheila) Deyoe, 
Dennis (Sheryl) Deyoe, Diana Lightcap and Bev (Dennis) Ragland; 
stepchildren, Linda (Brent) Logan, Lori (Troy) Sporer and Ryan (Karen) 
Swart; grandchildren, Velvet Randolph, Nikki Siler, Cherry Hale, Dylan 
Gill, Dimitra Becker, Matt Deyoe, Wade Deyoe, Kelsey Jones, Spencer 
Childress, Savanah Sporer, Abbey Elliott, Madison Swart and Marlie 
Swart, along with her many great grandchildren. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at the United 
Methodist Church, Oakley. The funeral will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, 
September 7, 2022, also at the church. Interment will take place at 
Grant County Cemetery, Ulysses, KS. Memorials are suggested to the 
Kansas Arts Commission and may be 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;

Norma Lee Deyoe-Swart

Randal “Randy” Wayne Conrad, 72, of Natoma, Kansas, passed away 
Friday, September 2, 2022, at Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell, 
Kansas.

Randy was born February 28, 1950, in Concordia,
 Kansas, to Auldin and Marion (Wineland) Conrad. He grew up and worked on
 the family farm near Alton, Kansas and was a 1968 graduate of Natoma 
High School. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering Degree at Kansas 
State University. Shortly thereafter, he obtained his small-aircraft 
pilot’s license.

Randy worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Ditch 
Witch in Perry, Oklahoma before moving back with his own family to 
assist his parents on the farm. He farmed full-time for over 30 years. 
In more recent years you could be sure to see his beloved sidekick, 
Frasier, with him.

He was passionate about antique 
cars, motorcycles and racing. He was a member of the KAR (Kansas Antique
 Racers) group and was a regular as a participant and spectator at the 
races. Randy enjoyed spending time with his special friend, Sandy and 
her family, going to the races, mowing, or simply working on the many 
vehicle projects he had on-going. He will be greatly missed by his 
family, racing family, and his close friends in and around the 
community.

Survivors include his special friend, Sandy 
Hudson of Osborne; daughter Laura Conrad (Lounis) of Fontenay sous Bois,
 France; daughter Katie Yusuf (Arman) of Seattle, Washington; son Jacob 
Conrad (Laurel) of Olathe, Kansas; brother William (Bill) Conrad of 
Alton; grandchildren Jacob, Gabriel, Hazel; nieces Tammy Lutz (Ken) and 
Tori Dinkel (Darian); great-nieces and nephews Bailey, Bethany, Braxton,
 Blake, Aiden and Isaac.

Randy was preceded in death by his parents.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Randal-Wayne-Conrad?obId=25796277#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Randal “Randy” Wayne Conrad, 72, of Natoma, Kansas, passed away 
Friday, September 2, 2022, at Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell, 
Kansas.Randy was born February 28, 1950, in Concordia,
 Kansas, to Auldin and Marion (Wineland) Conrad. He grew up and worked on
 the family farm near Alton, Kansas and was a 1968 graduate of Natoma 
High School. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering Degree at Kansas 
State University. Shortly thereafter, he obtained his small-aircraft 
pilot’s license.Randy worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Ditch 
Witch in Perry, Oklahoma before moving back with his own family to 
assist his parents on the farm. He farmed full-time for over 30 years. 
In more recent years you could be sure to see his beloved sidekick, 
Frasier, with him.He was passionate about antique 
cars, motorcycles and racing. He was a member of the KAR (Kansas Antique
 Racers) group and was a regular as a participant and spectator at the 
races. Randy enjoyed spending time with his special friend, Sandy and 
her family, going to the races, mowing, or simply working on the many 
vehicle projects he had on-going. He will be greatly missed by his 
family, racing family, and his close friends in and around the 
community.Survivors include his special friend, Sandy 
Hudson of Osborne; daughter Laura Conrad (Lounis) of Fontenay sous Bois,
 France; daughter Katie Yusuf (Arman) of Seattle, Washington; son Jacob 
Conrad (Laurel) of Olathe, Kansas; brother William (Bill) Conrad of 
Alton; grandchildren Jacob, Gabriel, Hazel; nieces Tammy Lutz (Ken) and 
Tori Dinkel (Darian); great-nieces and nephews Bailey, Bethany, Braxton,
 Blake, Aiden and Isaac.Randy was preceded in death by his parents.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Randal-Wayne-Conrad?obId=25796277#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Randal 'Randy' Wayne Conrad

Sunday, October 30th, 1927-Saturday, September 3rd, 2022

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/norma-deyoe-swart/5016603/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Sunday, October 30th, 1927-Saturday, September 3rd, 2022An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/norma-deyoe-swart/5016603/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Devon Joseph Mick departed this world tragically too soon, at the 
young age of 25, on Friday, September 2, 2022, in Plainville, Kansas. He
 was born to Kelly (Boller) Hrabe and Damien Mick on March 21, 1997, in 
Hays, Kansas. Devon was engaged to Jailen Plummer; the couple was 
blessed with two sons: Bentley and Staley.

Devon was 
raised in Plainville and he graduated from Plainville High School with 
the class of 2015. Shortly after high school he went to work in the oil 
field. He started as a floor hand and later moved to a rig operator for 
Chito’s Well Service. Devon met the love of his life, and the mother to 
his children, Jailen, in 2016. His wild nature kept his fiancé, friends,
 and family on their toes with his love of big burn outs and the need 
for speed (although that sometimes got him in trouble). His lead foot 
and love of American muscle would inevitably lead him to do it 
repeatedly. 

Devon was a family-centered man; he adored his sons, 
shopping for RC cars or hot wheels with his brother and tinkering on car
 projects with his uncle and best friend, Jameson. He was always 
surrounded by family or friends, and it was always accompanied by good 
music, good food, and a lot of laughs. His free spirit was felt by those
 who knew him. He found God and the beauty in His creation by doing 
things he enjoyed like fishing, cruising around, and spending time with 
the people he loved the most.

Although Devon will be 
sorely missed by all who knew him, his love and memories will be with us
 forever. May we surround the family with love and cherish Devon’s 
memories by living like tomorrow isn’t guaranteed, put our foot through 
the floor every now and then and leave burnouts on the hearts of the 
people we encounter. And may we be encouraged to cherish the ties that 
bind, be quick to forgive and slow to anger, and live our lives to the 
very fullest.

Devon leaves behind his parents, Kelly 
(Jay) Hrabe of Plainville and Damien (Debralee) Mick of Bonner Springs, 
KS; fiancé, Jailen Plummer of Plainville; sons, Bentley and Staley Mick 
of Plainville; brother, Tucker Mick of Bonner Springs, KS; grandparents,
 Paula and Jim Mick of Plainville and Jack Boller of Plainville; aunt 
and uncles, Wendy (Matthew) Houser of Battleground, WA, Ashley LaDuke of
 Plainville, and Jameson Mick of Plainville; cousins and many friends.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Gage Mick and grandmother, Suzanne “Susie” Boller.

A
 Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at 10:30 
AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Visitation will be
 on Tuesday at the funeral home from 2 PM until 8 PM. Private family 
burial will be held at a later date.

Memorials are 
suggested to the Devon Mick Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.

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 </figure>Devon Joseph Mick departed this world tragically too soon, at the 
young age of 25, on Friday, September 2, 2022, in Plainville, Kansas. He
 was born to Kelly (Boller) Hrabe and Damien Mick on March 21, 1997, in 
Hays, Kansas. Devon was engaged to Jailen Plummer; the couple was 
blessed with two sons: Bentley and Staley.Devon was 
raised in Plainville and he graduated from Plainville High School with 
the class of 2015. Shortly after high school he went to work in the oil 
field. He started as a floor hand and later moved to a rig operator for 
Chito’s Well Service. Devon met the love of his life, and the mother to 
his children, Jailen, in 2016. His wild nature kept his fiancé, friends,
 and family on their toes with his love of big burn outs and the need 
for speed (although that sometimes got him in trouble). His lead foot 
and love of American muscle would inevitably lead him to do it 
repeatedly. Devon was a family-centered man; he adored his sons, 
shopping for RC cars or hot wheels with his brother and tinkering on car
 projects with his uncle and best friend, Jameson. He was always 
surrounded by family or friends, and it was always accompanied by good 
music, good food, and a lot of laughs. His free spirit was felt by those
 who knew him. He found God and the beauty in His creation by doing 
things he enjoyed like fishing, cruising around, and spending time with 
the people he loved the most.Although Devon will be 
sorely missed by all who knew him, his love and memories will be with us
 forever. May we surround the family with love and cherish Devon’s 
memories by living like tomorrow isn’t guaranteed, put our foot through 
the floor every now and then and leave burnouts on the hearts of the 
people we encounter. And may we be encouraged to cherish the ties that 
bind, be quick to forgive and slow to anger, and live our lives to the 
very fullest.Devon leaves behind his parents, Kelly 
(Jay) Hrabe of Plainville and Damien (Debralee) Mick of Bonner Springs, 
KS; fiancé, Jailen Plummer of Plainville; sons, Bentley and Staley Mick 
of Plainville; brother, Tucker Mick of Bonner Springs, KS; grandparents,
 Paula and Jim Mick of Plainville and Jack Boller of Plainville; aunt 
and uncles, Wendy (Matthew) Houser of Battleground, WA, Ashley LaDuke of
 Plainville, and Jameson Mick of Plainville; cousins and many friends.He is preceded in death by his brother, Gage Mick and grandmother, Suzanne “Susie” Boller.A
 Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at 10:30 
AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Visitation will be
 on Tuesday at the funeral home from 2 PM until 8 PM. Private family 
burial will be held at a later date.Memorials are 
suggested to the Devon Mick Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.

Devon Joseph Mick

Dorothy Jean Miller, 84, passed away July 24, 2019, at Good Samaritan
 Society, Lyons. She was born January 11, 1935, at Ogallah to Henry 
&amp; Carie (Elliott) Nejdl. She married Harold S. Miller on November 
18, 1953, at Wakeeney. He died June 16, 1990.

A previous Great Bend resident, Dorothy was a nurse aide at CKMC in 
the pediatrics and psych wards until retired. She was a member of King 
United Methodist Church, American Legion, the Arthritis Foundation and a
 past member of the VFW in Great Bend.

Survivors include, one son, Ron Miller of Highland Ranch, CO; one 
daughter, Sandy Mull and husband David of Great Bend; one 
daughter-in-law, Bernadette Miller of San Diego, CA; and four 
grandchildren, Marcus Mull, Luann Omega and husband Michael, Dustin 
Miller and Brandon Miller. She was preceded in death by her parents; 
husband, Harold Miller; son, Larry Miller; brother, Archie Nejdl; and 
two sisters, Alice Gabel and Ellen Rockwell.

Graveside memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, 
September 6, 2022, at Great Bend Cemetery with Pastor Mike Munz 
presiding.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Dorothy Jean Miller, 84, passed away July 24, 2019, at Good Samaritan
 Society, Lyons. She was born January 11, 1935, at Ogallah to Henry 
&amp; Carie (Elliott) Nejdl. She married Harold S. Miller on November 
18, 1953, at Wakeeney. He died June 16, 1990.A previous Great Bend resident, Dorothy was a nurse aide at CKMC in 
the pediatrics and psych wards until retired. She was a member of King 
United Methodist Church, American Legion, the Arthritis Foundation and a
 past member of the VFW in Great Bend.Survivors include, one son, Ron Miller of Highland Ranch, CO; one 
daughter, Sandy Mull and husband David of Great Bend; one 
daughter-in-law, Bernadette Miller of San Diego, CA; and four 
grandchildren, Marcus Mull, Luann Omega and husband Michael, Dustin 
Miller and Brandon Miller. She was preceded in death by her parents; 
husband, Harold Miller; son, Larry Miller; brother, Archie Nejdl; and 
two sisters, Alice Gabel and Ellen Rockwell.Graveside memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, 
September 6, 2022, at Great Bend Cemetery with Pastor Mike Munz 
presiding.&nbsp;

Dorothy Jean Miller

G. Patrick Wanker was born August 16, 1939, to Gernald Mertis and Pauline Gladys (Close) Wanker. He passed away on September 2, 2022, at the Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital at the age of 83 years.

Patrick attended the WaKeeney Grade School and graduated from the Trego Community High School.

He attended the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and was a member of ATA, KTA, NRA, and Hays Sportsman Club. He married Charlotte R. Schneider on October 19, 1967, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Upon graduation, Patrick worked for a seismograph company from Texas. After working for several years, he decided he would open a grocery store.&nbsp; It was opened on June 26, 1961. It later became known as Pat’s Grocery and Sporting Goods, selling beer, ice, fishing, and hunting supplies and guns. The store was probably the first “convenience store” in Kansas. He sold the store in 1981.

In 1984, Pat, and two partners began Wes-Kan Towers, LLC. which constructed and erected two-way radio communication towers. When cell phones were introduced, the towers were also used to house cell phone equipment which provided coverage for a large area. The company was sold in 2000.

Being interested in the oil industry, Pat and a partner started Nor-West Kansas Oil, LLC in 1985.&nbsp; They began leasing ground, drilling oil wells, and operating them in Northwest Kansas. When Pat’s health began to fail, it was decided to sell the company, which was sold in July 2022.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife (Charlotte) of the home and one sister, Carely (James) Yaeger of Branson West, MO. He also leaves to mourn many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Those preceding him in death are his parents, Gernald and Pauline Wanker; his brother, David A. Wanker, his grandparents Patrick and Gladys Close, Frank and Mary Wanker, and a great nephew Tyler Lotz.

Pat enjoyed hunting, fishing, and shooting trap competitively, attending NASCAR races and NFL football. Pat will be greatly missed by his family, business associates, and friends.

Services will be on September 6, 2022, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be on September 5, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 at Schmitt Funeral Home. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Prairie Faith Shared Ministry Nursing Program, Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital Endowment Association, or Hays, Kansas Sportsman Club.

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

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 </figure>G. Patrick Wanker was born August 16, 1939, to Gernald Mertis and Pauline Gladys (Close) Wanker. He passed away on September 2, 2022, at the Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital at the age of 83 years.Patrick attended the WaKeeney Grade School and graduated from the Trego Community High School.He attended the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and was a member of ATA, KTA, NRA, and Hays Sportsman Club. He married Charlotte R. Schneider on October 19, 1967, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church.Upon graduation, Patrick worked for a seismograph company from Texas. After working for several years, he decided he would open a grocery store.&nbsp; It was opened on June 26, 1961. It later became known as Pat’s Grocery and Sporting Goods, selling beer, ice, fishing, and hunting supplies and guns. The store was probably the first “convenience store” in Kansas. He sold the store in 1981.In 1984, Pat, and two partners began Wes-Kan Towers, LLC. which constructed and erected two-way radio communication towers. When cell phones were introduced, the towers were also used to house cell phone equipment which provided coverage for a large area. The company was sold in 2000.Being interested in the oil industry, Pat and a partner started Nor-West Kansas Oil, LLC in 1985.&nbsp; They began leasing ground, drilling oil wells, and operating them in Northwest Kansas. When Pat’s health began to fail, it was decided to sell the company, which was sold in July 2022.He leaves to mourn his passing his wife (Charlotte) of the home and one sister, Carely (James) Yaeger of Branson West, MO. He also leaves to mourn many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.Those preceding him in death are his parents, Gernald and Pauline Wanker; his brother, David A. Wanker, his grandparents Patrick and Gladys Close, Frank and Mary Wanker, and a great nephew Tyler Lotz.Pat enjoyed hunting, fishing, and shooting trap competitively, attending NASCAR races and NFL football. Pat will be greatly missed by his family, business associates, and friends.Services will be on September 6, 2022, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be on September 5, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 at Schmitt Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Prairie Faith Shared Ministry Nursing Program, Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital Endowment Association, or Hays, Kansas Sportsman Club.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

G. Patrick Wanker

Dan Friess, 82, died Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph, Wichita.

He was born February 20, 1940, on the family farm near Ransom, the son
 of Mathias and Mary “Mayme” (Roths) Friess. He was a 1958 graduate of 
Ransom High School and a long- time Spearville resident. In addition to 
farming, he owned and operated D &amp; R Auto Service, as well as worked
 at the Right Coop, Crustbuster, Orscheln Farm &amp; Home, and Carquest.

He was a member of St. John the Baptist Church and 3rd Degree member 
of the Knights of Columbus Council 1539 both in Spearville. He enjoyed 
woodworking, gardening, and watching sports, especially the Kansas City 
Royals.

On June 3, 1961, he married Rita Hoffman at Hays.

Survivors include: his wife of 61 years, Rita, Spearville; their 6 
children: Carolyn “CJ” Friess and companion Randy Bilbeisi, Fairfield, 
Virginia; Roberta Crawford and husband Curtis, Wichita; Ruth Shank and 
husband Gavin, Park City; Joyce Raya and husband Paul, Hutchinson; 
Patrick Friess, Dodge City; and David Friess and wife Navid, Spearville;
 8 grandchildren: Kirsten Burgett and husband John, Savannah Goolsby, 
Megan Crawford and fiancé, Zac Corrales, Jamie Mulcahy and husband 
Cavan, Nicolette Lindstrom and husband Jason, Nick Raya and wife 
Kristal, Bellanie Friess, and Jaelin Friess; 8 great grandchildren; 3 
brothers: Harold Friess, Frederick Friess, and Maurice Friess; 4 
sisters: Sr. Janice (Bernadette) Friess; Mary Frances Flax, Rosella 
McLain, and Cathy Ator.

He was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter, Danita Ann 
Friess, infant great granddaughter, Katelyn Jo Burgett, 7 brothers; 
Cletus, Elmer, Lewis, Eugene, Donald, Warren, Bernard Friess and 4 
sisters; Laurene Marvin, Marjorie Flax, Anna Mae Ferguson and Janice 
Hornung.

Vigil service followed by Knights of Columbus rosary will be at 7:00 
pm Monday, September 5, 2022, both at St. John the Baptist Church, 
Spearville. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Tuesday at the church with 
Fr. John Forkuoh presiding. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery, 
Spearville. Visitation will be Monday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Ziegler
 Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.

The family suggests memorials to the Knights of Columbus Council 
1539, or the church, both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 
14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Dan Friess, 82, died Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph, Wichita.He was born February 20, 1940, on the family farm near Ransom, the son
 of Mathias and Mary “Mayme” (Roths) Friess. He was a 1958 graduate of 
Ransom High School and a long- time Spearville resident. In addition to 
farming, he owned and operated D &amp; R Auto Service, as well as worked
 at the Right Coop, Crustbuster, Orscheln Farm &amp; Home, and Carquest.He was a member of St. John the Baptist Church and 3rd Degree member 
of the Knights of Columbus Council 1539 both in Spearville. He enjoyed 
woodworking, gardening, and watching sports, especially the Kansas City 
Royals.On June 3, 1961, he married Rita Hoffman at Hays.Survivors include: his wife of 61 years, Rita, Spearville; their 6 
children: Carolyn “CJ” Friess and companion Randy Bilbeisi, Fairfield, 
Virginia; Roberta Crawford and husband Curtis, Wichita; Ruth Shank and 
husband Gavin, Park City; Joyce Raya and husband Paul, Hutchinson; 
Patrick Friess, Dodge City; and David Friess and wife Navid, Spearville;
 8 grandchildren: Kirsten Burgett and husband John, Savannah Goolsby, 
Megan Crawford and fiancé, Zac Corrales, Jamie Mulcahy and husband 
Cavan, Nicolette Lindstrom and husband Jason, Nick Raya and wife 
Kristal, Bellanie Friess, and Jaelin Friess; 8 great grandchildren; 3 
brothers: Harold Friess, Frederick Friess, and Maurice Friess; 4 
sisters: Sr. Janice (Bernadette) Friess; Mary Frances Flax, Rosella 
McLain, and Cathy Ator.He was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter, Danita Ann 
Friess, infant great granddaughter, Katelyn Jo Burgett, 7 brothers; 
Cletus, Elmer, Lewis, Eugene, Donald, Warren, Bernard Friess and 4 
sisters; Laurene Marvin, Marjorie Flax, Anna Mae Ferguson and Janice 
Hornung.Vigil service followed by Knights of Columbus rosary will be at 7:00 
pm Monday, September 5, 2022, both at St. John the Baptist Church, 
Spearville. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Tuesday at the church with 
Fr. John Forkuoh presiding. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery, 
Spearville. Visitation will be Monday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Ziegler
 Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.The family suggests memorials to the Knights of Columbus Council 
1539, or the church, both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 
14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp;

Dan Friess

Jarold "Jerry" William Boettcher of Manhattan, age 82, formerly of 
Beloit, died surrounded by family on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Stormont
 Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Barbara; children Chris 
Boettcher (Lynne) of Benton, Melinda Grafel (Dan) of Oberlin, Andy 
Boettcher (Wendy) of Dayton, Ohio, and Miranda Grummon (David) of 
Shawnee; grandchildren Kade, Brittan, Isabel, Aidan, Drew, Dylan, Ella, 
Josh, Addyson, and Isaiah; and sisters Janet Wesselowski of Wichita and 
Kathy Aros (Richard) of Tucson, Arizona.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Zelma 
Boettcher, and one sister, Sylvia Wolf of Quinter. Jerry was born on May
 19, 1940, in Beloit. After graduating from Beloit High School in 1958, 
he continued his education at Kansas State University.

He married the love of his life, Barbara, on December 30, 1961, 
and graduated with a degree in Nuclear Engineering in 1963. He began 
considering graduate school, and was admitted to MIT's Sloan School of 
Management where he earned a Master's Degree in Industrial Management in
 1966. He worked in finance in New York City, then in Kansas City, 
Missouri. In 1979, he switched gears and moved his family to Beloit to 
help his father with the management of Boettcher Supply. He worked as
 President and CEO of Boettcher Enterprises until his retirement in 
2007. He and Barbara then moved to Manhattan.

Jerry loved many things - education, his K-State Wildcats, dogs, 
working on and racing cars, and traveling, but what he loved most was 
his family. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, and 
will be missed terribly.

In memory of Jerry, contributions may be made to a few 
institutions that were close to Jerry's heart: Purple Paws 2nd Chance 
Rescue in Manhattan, First Presbyterian Church of Beloit, or towards a 
Beloit High School scholarship for graduates attending Kansas State 
University. The family will host a Celebration of Life service on 
Saturday, October 15 at 11 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 321 E. 
Main St., Beloit, followed by a gathering to enjoy food, laughs and 
memories at the Municipal Building, 2nd and Hersey, Beloit. Guests are 
invited to dress casually and wear K-State purple.

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 </figure>Jarold "Jerry" William Boettcher of Manhattan, age 82, formerly of 
Beloit, died surrounded by family on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Stormont
 Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Barbara; children Chris 
Boettcher (Lynne) of Benton, Melinda Grafel (Dan) of Oberlin, Andy 
Boettcher (Wendy) of Dayton, Ohio, and Miranda Grummon (David) of 
Shawnee; grandchildren Kade, Brittan, Isabel, Aidan, Drew, Dylan, Ella, 
Josh, Addyson, and Isaiah; and sisters Janet Wesselowski of Wichita and 
Kathy Aros (Richard) of Tucson, Arizona.He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Zelma 
Boettcher, and one sister, Sylvia Wolf of Quinter. Jerry was born on May
 19, 1940, in Beloit. After graduating from Beloit High School in 1958, 
he continued his education at Kansas State University.He married the love of his life, Barbara, on December 30, 1961, 
and graduated with a degree in Nuclear Engineering in 1963. He began 
considering graduate school, and was admitted to MIT's Sloan School of 
Management where he earned a Master's Degree in Industrial Management in
 1966. He worked in finance in New York City, then in Kansas City, 
Missouri. In 1979, he switched gears and moved his family to Beloit to 
help his father with the management of Boettcher Supply. He worked as
 President and CEO of Boettcher Enterprises until his retirement in 
2007. He and Barbara then moved to Manhattan.Jerry loved many things - education, his K-State Wildcats, dogs, 
working on and racing cars, and traveling, but what he loved most was 
his family. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, and 
will be missed terribly.In memory of Jerry, contributions may be made to a few 
institutions that were close to Jerry's heart: Purple Paws 2nd Chance 
Rescue in Manhattan, First Presbyterian Church of Beloit, or towards a 
Beloit High School scholarship for graduates attending Kansas State 
University. The family will host a Celebration of Life service on 
Saturday, October 15 at 11 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 321 E. 
Main St., Beloit, followed by a gathering to enjoy food, laughs and 
memories at the Municipal Building, 2nd and Hersey, Beloit. Guests are 
invited to dress casually and wear K-State purple.

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