Al Riley passed away on Aug. 2, 2022, at the age of 73, surrounded by Family and friends. 
 Retired Air Force, survived by his wife Sue Riley, His mother Helen,
 three daughters, eight grandkids and three great-grandkids.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Al Riley passed away on Aug. 2, 2022, at the age of 73, surrounded by Family and friends. 
 Retired Air Force, survived by his wife Sue Riley, His mother Helen,
 three daughters, eight grandkids and three great-grandkids.&nbsp; &nbsp;Click HERE for service details.

Albert L. Riley

Lucille Caroline (Jensen) Herman, 92, passed peacefully on August 2, 
2022, at Presbyterian Manor in Lawrence, KS. She was a loving wife to 
Kenneth Herman, and devoted mother to her sons Brad and Jeff. Lucille 
was born in 1929 in Rural Republic County at the beginning of The Great 
Depression. Growing up with two sisters and a brother they all worked 
hard on the family farm. Lucille and her siblings all went on to further
 their education after high school, and she graduated from the St. 
Joseph’s School of Nursing in Concordia, KS in 1950. 
 She worked in Concordia as an operating room nurse, and eventually 
as the charge nurse of the operating room. In 1961, a nursing school 
classmate of Lucille's referred her to a job as Administrator for the 
Smith County Memorial Hospital. For 29 years, Lucille was dedicated to 
her work at the hospital, and was very proud of the services provided to
 the community by the doctors, nurses and staff. In 1985, Lucille 
received a bachelor's degree in nursing from Fort Hays State University.
 Lucille liked to be active, and her hobbies included sailing with 
her family at Kirwin or Waconda lakes, flower gardening and reading. 
Lucille also loved to cook, and when their strawberries were ripe she 
would make the best strawberry rhubarb pie. After a family vacation to 
Colorado where sons Jeff and Brad learned to snow ski, Lucille and Ken 
decided to learn to snow ski too, which the family did together for many
 years. Lucille liked to bicycle and once did the 425 mile “Biking 
Across Kansas” ride. Lucille even supported Ken, Jeff and Brad when they
 would bring home and rebuild wrecked sports cars. She could see beyond 
the messy garage to the completed cars Ken, Jeff and Brad rebuilt. 
 After retiring in 1990, Lucille helped several elderly Smith County 
residents manage their finances after they could no longer do so for 
themselves. In 2011, Lucille moved to Lawrence to be close to family. 
Lucille lived at Drury Place independent living in Lawrence where she 
was active, occasionally she used her administrative, organizing and 
computer abilities to help out other residents at Drury Place .
 We are so grateful to have had her as such an incredible example of kindness, honesty, and strength.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Lucille-Caroline-Herman?obId=25529516#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1659889454316.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Lucille Caroline (Jensen) Herman, 92, passed peacefully on August 2, 
2022, at Presbyterian Manor in Lawrence, KS. She was a loving wife to 
Kenneth Herman, and devoted mother to her sons Brad and Jeff. Lucille 
was born in 1929 in Rural Republic County at the beginning of The Great 
Depression. Growing up with two sisters and a brother they all worked 
hard on the family farm. Lucille and her siblings all went on to further
 their education after high school, and she graduated from the St. 
Joseph’s School of Nursing in Concordia, KS in 1950. 
 She worked in Concordia as an operating room nurse, and eventually 
as the charge nurse of the operating room. In 1961, a nursing school 
classmate of Lucille's referred her to a job as Administrator for the 
Smith County Memorial Hospital. For 29 years, Lucille was dedicated to 
her work at the hospital, and was very proud of the services provided to
 the community by the doctors, nurses and staff. In 1985, Lucille 
received a bachelor's degree in nursing from Fort Hays State University.
 Lucille liked to be active, and her hobbies included sailing with 
her family at Kirwin or Waconda lakes, flower gardening and reading. 
Lucille also loved to cook, and when their strawberries were ripe she 
would make the best strawberry rhubarb pie. After a family vacation to 
Colorado where sons Jeff and Brad learned to snow ski, Lucille and Ken 
decided to learn to snow ski too, which the family did together for many
 years. Lucille liked to bicycle and once did the 425 mile “Biking 
Across Kansas” ride. Lucille even supported Ken, Jeff and Brad when they
 would bring home and rebuild wrecked sports cars. She could see beyond 
the messy garage to the completed cars Ken, Jeff and Brad rebuilt. 
 After retiring in 1990, Lucille helped several elderly Smith County 
residents manage their finances after they could no longer do so for 
themselves. In 2011, Lucille moved to Lawrence to be close to family. 
Lucille lived at Drury Place independent living in Lawrence where she 
was active, occasionally she used her administrative, organizing and 
computer abilities to help out other residents at Drury Place .
 We are so grateful to have had her as such an incredible example of kindness, honesty, and strength.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Lucille-Caroline-Herman?obId=25529516#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Lucille Caroline (Jensen) Herman

Janice G. Dunavan, 79, passed away August 6, 2022, at University of Kansas Health Systems, Great Bend, KS.

She was born July 31, 1943, in Denver, CO, the daughter of Evertt and 
Lula Mae Stevens Hallagin.&nbsp; As an Army wife she was a teacher and 
homemaker, and in 1990 she retired to farm life.

She was a member of the Pawnee Rock Christian Church, Women’s Gideons
 Auxiliary and Women’s Republican Convention. She enjoyed reading, 
horticulture, puzzles, crosswords, ranching and farming and loved 
spending time with her grandchildren.

On June 9, 1966, she married LTC Robert C. Dunavan at West Point, New York.&nbsp; He passed away May 1, 2020.

Survivors include: a son, Brian (Karen) Dunavan, San Antonio, TX; 
daughter-in-law, Melissa (Bill) Lloyd, San Antonio, TX; son-in-law, Jeff
 Gibson, LaCrosse, KS; brother, Garry (Jann) Hallagin, Kansas; sister, 
Gloria (Tom) Albright, Ohio; sisters-in-law, Sheryl Dunavan, Missouri, 
Janet Dunavan, Kansas; eight grandchildren, Channing, Zachary, Ian, 
Grant, Chloe “CJ”, Joshua, Karalyne, Madeline and numerous nieces and 
nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, LTC Robert C. 
Dunavan; son, Michael J. Dunavan; daughter, Diane A. Gibson; two 
brothers-in-law, LTC Alan Dunavan and Daniel Dunavan.

Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 
Pawnee Rock Cemetery, Pawnee Rock, KS with Pastor John Thomas 
presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 
10, 2022, with family present from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary,
 Larned, KS. &nbsp;&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Pawnee Rock Christian 
Church in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1659885821225.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Janice G. Dunavan, 79, passed away August 6, 2022, at University of Kansas Health Systems, Great Bend, KS.She was born July 31, 1943, in Denver, CO, the daughter of Evertt and 
Lula Mae Stevens Hallagin.&nbsp; As an Army wife she was a teacher and 
homemaker, and in 1990 she retired to farm life.She was a member of the Pawnee Rock Christian Church, Women’s Gideons
 Auxiliary and Women’s Republican Convention. She enjoyed reading, 
horticulture, puzzles, crosswords, ranching and farming and loved 
spending time with her grandchildren.On June 9, 1966, she married LTC Robert C. Dunavan at West Point, New York.&nbsp; He passed away May 1, 2020.Survivors include: a son, Brian (Karen) Dunavan, San Antonio, TX; 
daughter-in-law, Melissa (Bill) Lloyd, San Antonio, TX; son-in-law, Jeff
 Gibson, LaCrosse, KS; brother, Garry (Jann) Hallagin, Kansas; sister, 
Gloria (Tom) Albright, Ohio; sisters-in-law, Sheryl Dunavan, Missouri, 
Janet Dunavan, Kansas; eight grandchildren, Channing, Zachary, Ian, 
Grant, Chloe “CJ”, Joshua, Karalyne, Madeline and numerous nieces and 
nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, LTC Robert C. 
Dunavan; son, Michael J. Dunavan; daughter, Diane A. Gibson; two 
brothers-in-law, LTC Alan Dunavan and Daniel Dunavan.Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 
Pawnee Rock Cemetery, Pawnee Rock, KS with Pastor John Thomas 
presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 
10, 2022, with family present from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary,
 Larned, KS. &nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Pawnee Rock Christian 
Church in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Janice G. Dunavan

Marguerite Ann “Peggy” Regier Heronemus passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022, with her children and grandchildren at her side.&nbsp;

Peggy was born on December 18, 1932, in Peabody, Kansas, to Frank B and
 Hope Beutler Regier.&nbsp; As a young girl she moved frequently throughout 
Kansas and Oklahoma as her father worked for Shell Pipeline Company.&nbsp; 
The family settled in Wakeeney, Kansas, when Peggy was in 6th grade.&nbsp; Peggy later graduated from Wakeeney High School.

After high school she attended nurses’ training at Hesston, Kansas.&nbsp; 
She then moved to Ness City, Kansas, where she met Leonard Heronemus.&nbsp; 
Peggy and Leonard married on May 31, 1953.&nbsp; The couple had two children,
 Daryl and Kim.&nbsp;

Peggy lived in Ness City for over 50 years.&nbsp; She worked for over 15 
years at the Ness County Hospital as a CNA.&nbsp; Later she went to work for 
the Ness City School System as a cook, where she enjoyed interacting 
with the students.&nbsp; She then moved to Sabetha, Kansas to be closer to 
her two children and their families, and lived in Sabetha for the last 
15 years.

Peggy is survived by her two children; Daryl, and his wife Karen, of 
Loch Lloyd, Missouri, and Kim Chadwell, and her husband Brad, of 
Morrill, Kansas; one sister, Jeanette Janke, of Omaha, Nebraska; four 
grandchildren, and one great grandchild.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by 
her husband Leonard; her parents Frank and Hope Regier; and two 
brothers, Nels and Frank Regier.

Over the years Peggy enjoyed, among other interests, knitting with 
needles passed down to her from her mother and aunts, researching and 
compiling the family histories of her family as well as her husband’s, 
sewing, playing cards, and bingo.&nbsp; While in Ness City she was a member 
of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and then the Ness City United Methodist 
Church.&nbsp; After moving to Sabetha she was a member of the Sabetha United 
Methodist Church.

Graveside service will be held at the Ness City Cemetery on Thursday,
 August 11 at 11 A.M., with visitation preceding at 9 A.M. at the 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; 

Please send any memorials
 to Fitzgerald Funeral Home, or Popkess Funeral Home in Sabetha.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1659885746639.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Marguerite Ann “Peggy” Regier Heronemus passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022, with her children and grandchildren at her side.&nbsp;Peggy was born on December 18, 1932, in Peabody, Kansas, to Frank B and
 Hope Beutler Regier.&nbsp; As a young girl she moved frequently throughout 
Kansas and Oklahoma as her father worked for Shell Pipeline Company.&nbsp; 
The family settled in Wakeeney, Kansas, when Peggy was in 6th grade.&nbsp; Peggy later graduated from Wakeeney High School.After high school she attended nurses’ training at Hesston, Kansas.&nbsp; 
She then moved to Ness City, Kansas, where she met Leonard Heronemus.&nbsp; 
Peggy and Leonard married on May 31, 1953.&nbsp; The couple had two children,
 Daryl and Kim.&nbsp;Peggy lived in Ness City for over 50 years.&nbsp; She worked for over 15 
years at the Ness County Hospital as a CNA.&nbsp; Later she went to work for 
the Ness City School System as a cook, where she enjoyed interacting 
with the students.&nbsp; She then moved to Sabetha, Kansas to be closer to 
her two children and their families, and lived in Sabetha for the last 
15 years.Peggy is survived by her two children; Daryl, and his wife Karen, of 
Loch Lloyd, Missouri, and Kim Chadwell, and her husband Brad, of 
Morrill, Kansas; one sister, Jeanette Janke, of Omaha, Nebraska; four 
grandchildren, and one great grandchild.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by 
her husband Leonard; her parents Frank and Hope Regier; and two 
brothers, Nels and Frank Regier.Over the years Peggy enjoyed, among other interests, knitting with 
needles passed down to her from her mother and aunts, researching and 
compiling the family histories of her family as well as her husband’s, 
sewing, playing cards, and bingo.&nbsp; While in Ness City she was a member 
of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and then the Ness City United Methodist 
Church.&nbsp; After moving to Sabetha she was a member of the Sabetha United 
Methodist Church.Graveside service will be held at the Ness City Cemetery on Thursday,
 August 11 at 11 A.M., with visitation preceding at 9 A.M. at the 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; Please send any memorials
 to Fitzgerald Funeral Home, or Popkess Funeral Home in Sabetha.

Marguerite Ann Heronemus

Sherry Eyvonne Smolik, 61, passed away August 4, 2022, at the 
University Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, Great Bend, 
Kan.&nbsp; She was born October 20, 1960, in Heizer to Manuel and Claudia 
(Piland) Biles.&nbsp; Sherry married Tom Smolik in 1978 in Great Bend.&nbsp; They 
later divorced, but maintained their friendship.&nbsp;

A longtime Heizer resident, Sherry also resided in Oklahoma where she
 worked as an RN and taught within the nursing program at OSU from 1988 
to 1998. She was a faithful member of the Church of God and was an 
accomplished artist and poet.&nbsp; Sherry treasured time with her family, 
and having a servant's heart, never hesitated to lend a hand to a friend
 or family member in need.

Survivors include, her daughter, Heather Ramirez and husband Anthony 
of Great Bend; five sisters, Brenda Johnson of Albuquerque, NM, Lavonna 
Lick and husband Jerald of Peoria, Ariz., Susan Hartsell and husband 
Richard of Wagoner, Okla., Karla Biles of Great Bend, and Rhonda Suppes 
and husband Richard of Hutchinson; sister-in-law, Paula Biles of Great 
Bend; and five grandchildren, Anthony R. Ramirez, Zae Ramirez, Deziree 
Smith, Destiny Sanchez, Mahala Sanchez.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by 
her parents; her son, Chris Smolik; brother, Robert Biles; and a 
brother-in-law, Bob Johnson.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2022, 
at Bryant Funeral Home, with Rev. Dick Ogle presiding.&nbsp; Interment will 
follow at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend.&nbsp; Visitation will be from noon
 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 9, with family receiving friends from 
6:00 to 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend.&nbsp; 

Memorials 
have been suggested to the Sherry Smolik Expense Fund, in care of Bryant
 Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, KS, 67530.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Sherry Eyvonne Smolik, 61, passed away August 4, 2022, at the 
University Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, Great Bend, 
Kan.&nbsp; She was born October 20, 1960, in Heizer to Manuel and Claudia 
(Piland) Biles.&nbsp; Sherry married Tom Smolik in 1978 in Great Bend.&nbsp; They 
later divorced, but maintained their friendship.&nbsp;A longtime Heizer resident, Sherry also resided in Oklahoma where she
 worked as an RN and taught within the nursing program at OSU from 1988 
to 1998. She was a faithful member of the Church of God and was an 
accomplished artist and poet.&nbsp; Sherry treasured time with her family, 
and having a servant's heart, never hesitated to lend a hand to a friend
 or family member in need.Survivors include, her daughter, Heather Ramirez and husband Anthony 
of Great Bend; five sisters, Brenda Johnson of Albuquerque, NM, Lavonna 
Lick and husband Jerald of Peoria, Ariz., Susan Hartsell and husband 
Richard of Wagoner, Okla., Karla Biles of Great Bend, and Rhonda Suppes 
and husband Richard of Hutchinson; sister-in-law, Paula Biles of Great 
Bend; and five grandchildren, Anthony R. Ramirez, Zae Ramirez, Deziree 
Smith, Destiny Sanchez, Mahala Sanchez.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by 
her parents; her son, Chris Smolik; brother, Robert Biles; and a 
brother-in-law, Bob Johnson.Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2022, 
at Bryant Funeral Home, with Rev. Dick Ogle presiding.&nbsp; Interment will 
follow at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend.&nbsp; Visitation will be from noon
 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 9, with family receiving friends from 
6:00 to 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend.&nbsp; Memorials 
have been suggested to the Sherry Smolik Expense Fund, in care of Bryant
 Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, KS, 67530.

Sherry Eyvonne Smolik

Mark Louis Reuber, 56, of Ludell, died August 4, 2022, at home 
surrounded by his family. He was born August 12, 1965, in Oberlin, 
Kansas, to Eugene and JoAnn (Vap) Reuber. He attended the BLC school and
 graduated high school. He then entered DSNWK services at Prairie 
Developmental Services in Atwood. 
Mark was a friend to everyone, especially his best buddy, Danny Clark, 
who lived with him for 39 years. He really enjoyed family get-togethers 
and his birthday parties. Mark dearly loved his family especially the 
little ones and his four-legged friends. 
Mark was a lifetime member of the Sacred Heart Church, of Atwood. Mark’s
 real love was being an Altar Server for 10 years and carrying the 
cross. He spent a lot of his free time playing church as he loved to 
preach. 
Mark was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Mark’s love of sports led 
him to play basketball and bowling in the Special Olympics for 40 years.
 He loved working on the farm, cleaning the gun shop and making beds at 
the Good Sam. Mark’s love for cleaning let him spend hours vacuuming 
floors and cleaning cars. 
He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene, and his brother, David. 
Mark is survived by his mother, JoAnn, of Ludell; siblings, Steve 
(Vicki), of Ludell, Angela Barker, of Ponca City, OK, Lisa (Steve) 
Woody, of Ludell, Alan (Tina), of Atwood, Brian, of Tribune, and Danny 
Clark, of Ludell; thirteen nieces, seven nephews and many great-nieces 
and great-nephews, 
Visitation is from 5-7:00 p.m., with a vigil at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, August
 7, 2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood, KS. The Funeral Mass is at 9:30 
a.m. Monday, August 8, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Atwood, 
KS, with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery, Ludell, KS.

Memorials may be to 
Hospice of Northwest Kansas or Prairie Developmental Services in Atwood 
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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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1659885486351.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Mark Louis Reuber, 56, of Ludell, died August 4, 2022, at home 
surrounded by his family. He was born August 12, 1965, in Oberlin, 
Kansas, to Eugene and JoAnn (Vap) Reuber. He attended the BLC school and
 graduated high school. He then entered DSNWK services at Prairie 
Developmental Services in Atwood. 
Mark was a friend to everyone, especially his best buddy, Danny Clark, 
who lived with him for 39 years. He really enjoyed family get-togethers 
and his birthday parties. Mark dearly loved his family especially the 
little ones and his four-legged friends. 
Mark was a lifetime member of the Sacred Heart Church, of Atwood. Mark’s
 real love was being an Altar Server for 10 years and carrying the 
cross. He spent a lot of his free time playing church as he loved to 
preach. 
Mark was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Mark’s love of sports led 
him to play basketball and bowling in the Special Olympics for 40 years.
 He loved working on the farm, cleaning the gun shop and making beds at 
the Good Sam. Mark’s love for cleaning let him spend hours vacuuming 
floors and cleaning cars. 
He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene, and his brother, David. 
Mark is survived by his mother, JoAnn, of Ludell; siblings, Steve 
(Vicki), of Ludell, Angela Barker, of Ponca City, OK, Lisa (Steve) 
Woody, of Ludell, Alan (Tina), of Atwood, Brian, of Tribune, and Danny 
Clark, of Ludell; thirteen nieces, seven nephews and many great-nieces 
and great-nephews, 
Visitation is from 5-7:00 p.m., with a vigil at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, August
 7, 2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood, KS. The Funeral Mass is at 9:30 
a.m. Monday, August 8, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Atwood, 
KS, with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery, Ludell, KS. Memorials may be to 
Hospice of Northwest Kansas or Prairie Developmental Services in Atwood 
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;

Mark Louis Reuber

Erma Jean Depe Griggs Hamill, 89, of Colby, died Friday, August 5, 2022,
 at Citizens Medical Center, Colby. She was born April 5, 1933, in rural
 Brewster, KS, to John Fredrick and Freida Ann Bertha (Mushman) Depe. 
Erma was baptized in the Immanuel Lutheran Church, in Goodland, KS. Erma
 lost her father when she was seven years old. Her mother worked hard to
 raiser her and her younger brother John. Erma attended the Colby 
schools through junior high. Her first job was the fountain manager at 
A.L. Duckwalls. 

On February 1, 1949, Erma and James Millard Griggs were 
married, in Colby, by Judge Henry Goetch. Jim and Erma farmed and raised
 and butchered their own hogs, cattle and chickens. In 1952 they moved 
to Colby. It was while living on the farm that Erma had her first 
experience wallpapering and painting rooms, which would later become her
 occupation. She worked independently and for contractors for 17 years. 
In 1964, Jim and Erma built a new home, doing much of the work 
themselves. In 1969, Erma was stricken with diabetes and cancer. Through
 the quick action of Dr. Horning, the cancer was caught in time. During 
her recovery, she began oil painting. Then, in 1974, Erma attended Colby
 Community College, where she completed their GED program. She attended 
CCC for three years, taking all the art classes available and even 
earning two scholarships. In 1976, Jim and Erma put an addition on their
 home and opened “Erma’s Arts and Crafts Gift Shop”. She taught art 
lessons out of the shop and also taught Art out-reach for CCC. The 
Historical Society adopted one of her drawings for their emblem and her 
artwork can be found on the cover of several books. Erma served as 
president of the local High Plains Art Club, which was a very active 
group that traveled to and held many national shows. 
On February 4, 1981, Jim died of a heart attack. After that, Erma began 
helping her daughter at the Colby Bakery decorating cakes. She also took
 up roller skating at the Skyline Skating Rink, West of Colby. She had 
loved skating as a child at the Jack Reed Skating rink, and she was very
 good at it. In 1983, Erma sold her home and closed her business. On 
November 23, 1983, she married Matt Hamill. This is when Erma began to 
do woodworking and tole painting. After Matt died on April 21, 2004, 
Erma sold their home and moved to an apartment. Once again, she began 
painting. In 2008, Erma had an art show at the Prairie Museum of Art and
 History and has since donated many of her works to the museum. 
Erma was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, James Griggs and Matt Hamill and sister-in-law Frieda Depe. 
She is survived by her children, Warren (Sue) Griggs, of Morris, OK; 
Marsha (Floyd) Gaede, of Colby, KS; grandchildren, Eric (Alyssa) Gaede, 
Teresa McDonald, Brenda Shaw and Tammy Whithers, all of OK; brother John
 Richard Depe, of OK, and many great and great-great grandchildren. 
A graveside service will take place at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 9, 
2022, at Beulah Cemetery, Colby, KS. Memorials may be made to the 
Prairie Museum of Art and History and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary,
 PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baaalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1659885408893.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Erma Jean Depe Griggs Hamill, 89, of Colby, died Friday, August 5, 2022,
 at Citizens Medical Center, Colby. She was born April 5, 1933, in rural
 Brewster, KS, to John Fredrick and Freida Ann Bertha (Mushman) Depe. 
Erma was baptized in the Immanuel Lutheran Church, in Goodland, KS. Erma
 lost her father when she was seven years old. Her mother worked hard to
 raiser her and her younger brother John. Erma attended the Colby 
schools through junior high. Her first job was the fountain manager at 
A.L. Duckwalls. On February 1, 1949, Erma and James Millard Griggs were 
married, in Colby, by Judge Henry Goetch. Jim and Erma farmed and raised
 and butchered their own hogs, cattle and chickens. In 1952 they moved 
to Colby. It was while living on the farm that Erma had her first 
experience wallpapering and painting rooms, which would later become her
 occupation. She worked independently and for contractors for 17 years. 
In 1964, Jim and Erma built a new home, doing much of the work 
themselves. In 1969, Erma was stricken with diabetes and cancer. Through
 the quick action of Dr. Horning, the cancer was caught in time. During 
her recovery, she began oil painting. Then, in 1974, Erma attended Colby
 Community College, where she completed their GED program. She attended 
CCC for three years, taking all the art classes available and even 
earning two scholarships. In 1976, Jim and Erma put an addition on their
 home and opened “Erma’s Arts and Crafts Gift Shop”. She taught art 
lessons out of the shop and also taught Art out-reach for CCC. The 
Historical Society adopted one of her drawings for their emblem and her 
artwork can be found on the cover of several books. Erma served as 
president of the local High Plains Art Club, which was a very active 
group that traveled to and held many national shows. 
On February 4, 1981, Jim died of a heart attack. After that, Erma began 
helping her daughter at the Colby Bakery decorating cakes. She also took
 up roller skating at the Skyline Skating Rink, West of Colby. She had 
loved skating as a child at the Jack Reed Skating rink, and she was very
 good at it. In 1983, Erma sold her home and closed her business. On 
November 23, 1983, she married Matt Hamill. This is when Erma began to 
do woodworking and tole painting. After Matt died on April 21, 2004, 
Erma sold their home and moved to an apartment. Once again, she began 
painting. In 2008, Erma had an art show at the Prairie Museum of Art and
 History and has since donated many of her works to the museum. 
Erma was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, James Griggs and Matt Hamill and sister-in-law Frieda Depe. 
She is survived by her children, Warren (Sue) Griggs, of Morris, OK; 
Marsha (Floyd) Gaede, of Colby, KS; grandchildren, Eric (Alyssa) Gaede, 
Teresa McDonald, Brenda Shaw and Tammy Whithers, all of OK; brother John
 Richard Depe, of OK, and many great and great-great grandchildren. 
A graveside service will take place at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 9, 
2022, at Beulah Cemetery, Colby, KS. Memorials may be made to the 
Prairie Museum of Art and History and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary,
 PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baaalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Erma Jean Depe Griggs Hamill

September 15, 1966
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 August 2, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

September 15, 1966
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 August 2, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

James F. Schmidtberger

Marvin Beougher, 87, of Grainfield, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, at Sheridan County Hospital Long Term Care Unit.

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

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 </figure>Marvin Beougher, 87, of Grainfield, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, at Sheridan County Hospital Long Term Care Unit.Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Marvin Beougher

Vada B. Stoecklein, 92, passed away on August 5, 2022, at the Ness 
County Hospital in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on June 25, 1930, in 
Ness County, Kansas, the daughter of Edward and Mary (Leiker) Vogel.

Vada was a homemaker. She was a 1948 graduate of Sacred Heart Academy
 in Wichita. She worked as a teller at First State Bank for 15 years, 
drove a school bus, and worked at Rock Island Lumber. She was a member 
of Sacred Heart Church and the Altar Society. She married Earl J. 
Stoecklein on August 1st, 1950, in Ness City, Kansas. He survives.

Other survivors include 2 sons, Lester (Jane) Stoecklein of Ness 
City, Eldon (Mary) Stoecklein of Hays; 4 daughters, Peggy (Alan) Knotts 
of Ness City, Diane (Bob) Power of Salina, Joyce Roberts of Holly 
Springs, NC, Nancy (Scott) Pfannenstiel of Ness City; son-in-law, Van 
Witthuhn of Hays; sister, Jeanette (Steve) Coffman of Lee’s Summit, MO; 
sister-in-law, Carolyn Vogel of Ness City; 16 grandchildren; 32 
great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in 
death by her parents; 2 brothers, Donnie and Dick Vogel; sister, Inez 
Wasinger; daughter, Janice Witthuhn; and son-in-law, Charles Durfee.

Funeral service will be on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, 10:30 a.m., at
 the Sacred Heart Church, Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial in the Sacred Heart
 Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, from 5:00 - 
8:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart Cemetery 
Fund, Veteran's Memorial Park, Christ Pilot Me Hill, or Donor’s Choice.

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 </figure>Vada B. Stoecklein, 92, passed away on August 5, 2022, at the Ness 
County Hospital in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on June 25, 1930, in 
Ness County, Kansas, the daughter of Edward and Mary (Leiker) Vogel.Vada was a homemaker. She was a 1948 graduate of Sacred Heart Academy
 in Wichita. She worked as a teller at First State Bank for 15 years, 
drove a school bus, and worked at Rock Island Lumber. She was a member 
of Sacred Heart Church and the Altar Society. She married Earl J. 
Stoecklein on August 1st, 1950, in Ness City, Kansas. He survives.Other survivors include 2 sons, Lester (Jane) Stoecklein of Ness 
City, Eldon (Mary) Stoecklein of Hays; 4 daughters, Peggy (Alan) Knotts 
of Ness City, Diane (Bob) Power of Salina, Joyce Roberts of Holly 
Springs, NC, Nancy (Scott) Pfannenstiel of Ness City; son-in-law, Van 
Witthuhn of Hays; sister, Jeanette (Steve) Coffman of Lee’s Summit, MO; 
sister-in-law, Carolyn Vogel of Ness City; 16 grandchildren; 32 
great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in 
death by her parents; 2 brothers, Donnie and Dick Vogel; sister, Inez 
Wasinger; daughter, Janice Witthuhn; and son-in-law, Charles Durfee.Funeral service will be on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, 10:30 a.m., at
 the Sacred Heart Church, Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial in the Sacred Heart
 Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, from 5:00 - 
8:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home.Memorial contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart Cemetery 
Fund, Veteran's Memorial Park, Christ Pilot Me Hill, or Donor’s Choice.

Vada B. Stoecklein

Kyle Dean Tammen, 53, Rush Center, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at his home.

Kyle was born March 19, 1969, in Larned, Kansas, the son of Dale and 
Sandy (Klaus) Tammen.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident of Rush County.&nbsp; A 
1987 graduate of La Crosse High School, La Crosse, Kansas, he was a 
farmer and rancher.

He was a volunteer firefighter for Rush County Fire District #3, and a
 City Council member, both of Rush Center, Kansas.&nbsp; He was a past member
 of the Fort Hays Shrine Club, Hays, Kansas, the ISIS Shrine, Salina, 
Kansas,, and the Walnut City Masonic Lodge #215, Rush Center, Kansas.

Kyle enjoyed dirt track racing, whether he was driving his car, or watching.

Survivors include:&nbsp; his daughter, Courtney Carlino (Daniel), La 
Crosse, Kansas; his parents, Dale and Sandy Tammen, Rush Center, Kansas;
 one brother, Kent Tammen (Mary Jo), Hays, Kansas; one sister, Kayla 
Hardwick (Daryl), Hays, Kansas; five nieces and nephews, Ashley Perez, 
Tyler Hardwick, Samantha Hardwick, Austin Tammen, and Brandon Hardwick; 
and three great nephews.

Visitation will be Sunday, August 7, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 
P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family 
receiving friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. &nbsp;

Church visitation will be Monday, August 8, 2022, from 9:30 A.M. to 10:20 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church, Albert, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Monday, August 8, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. at 
Peace Lutheran Church, Albert, Kansas, with Pastor Wayne Baldyga 
officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in Peace Lutheran Cemetery, Albert, 
Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Rush County Fire District #3, Rush Center, 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.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Kyle Dean Tammen, 53, Rush Center, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at his home.Kyle was born March 19, 1969, in Larned, Kansas, the son of Dale and 
Sandy (Klaus) Tammen.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident of Rush County.&nbsp; A 
1987 graduate of La Crosse High School, La Crosse, Kansas, he was a 
farmer and rancher.He was a volunteer firefighter for Rush County Fire District #3, and a
 City Council member, both of Rush Center, Kansas.&nbsp; He was a past member
 of the Fort Hays Shrine Club, Hays, Kansas, the ISIS Shrine, Salina, 
Kansas,, and the Walnut City Masonic Lodge #215, Rush Center, Kansas.Kyle enjoyed dirt track racing, whether he was driving his car, or watching.Survivors include:&nbsp; his daughter, Courtney Carlino (Daniel), La 
Crosse, Kansas; his parents, Dale and Sandy Tammen, Rush Center, Kansas;
 one brother, Kent Tammen (Mary Jo), Hays, Kansas; one sister, Kayla 
Hardwick (Daryl), Hays, Kansas; five nieces and nephews, Ashley Perez, 
Tyler Hardwick, Samantha Hardwick, Austin Tammen, and Brandon Hardwick; 
and three great nephews.Visitation will be Sunday, August 7, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 
P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family 
receiving friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. &nbsp;Church visitation will be Monday, August 8, 2022, from 9:30 A.M. to 10:20 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church, Albert, Kansas.Funeral service will be Monday, August 8, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. at 
Peace Lutheran Church, Albert, Kansas, with Pastor Wayne Baldyga 
officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in Peace Lutheran Cemetery, Albert, 
Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Rush County Fire District #3, Rush Center, 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.

Kyle Dean Tammen

Jerry L. Griffith of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on March 8, 2022. 
He was born on July 8, 1919, in Collinsville, Oklahoma to John A. 
Griffith and Elizabeth Driskell Griffith. He was preceded in death by 
his parents, his wife, and his brother Dr. John Griffith and sisters 
Celeste Griffith and Margaret Evans. The family moved to Iola, Kansas, in
 1922 and Jerry graduated from Iola High School in 1936. He attended 
Iola Junior College for two years, Stetson University in Florida for one
 year and graduated from the University of Kansas in 1942. He married 
Dorothy Fournier Durand of Hoisington, Kansas, in 1942 and they were 
married for 57 years at the time of death in 1999.

After completing 1 ½ years of law school at the University of Kansas 
he enlisted in the U.S. Army and soon after transferred to the U.S. Air 
Force. After Officers Candidate School, he served as Group Intelligence 
Officer in the 361st Fighter Group, Eighth Air force and attained the 
rank of lieutenant. He served as Group Intelligence Officer, combat. He 
was awarded 6 Bronze Battle Participation Stars and European Africa 
Middle Eastern Service Ribbon. He was stationed near Cambridge, England 
and in Belgium and France. He and a portion of his unit were assigned to
 the European Continent during the Battle of Bulge. Upon his discharge 
after three years, he’d attained the rank of captain and returned to 
Lawrence to complete his law degree. He later was appointed a Doctor of 
Law Degree.

He and Dorothy settled in Hoisington, Kansas, where he practiced law 
for over forty years. He was the Hoisington city attorney for 30 years, 
the assistant Barton County attorney for 4 years, the attorney for 
Hoisington National Bank and the attorney for Clara Barton Hospital. He 
was admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1979, 
sponsored by Senator Robert Dole.

He is survived by his daughter, Rochelle McKown of Lawrence (Joel 
McKown, deceased), son, Robert Griffith (partner Eve Neugebauer) of 
Raymore, Missouri, grandson, Justin Griffith (Elizabeth) of Mequon, 
Wisconsin, granddaughter, Lindsay D’Agostino (Michael) of Leawood, 
Kansas, and great-grandchildren, George and Penny Griffith and Lucy and 
Rose D’Agostino. He leaves behind five nephews and one niece.

He enjoyed sailing, hunting, fishing, raising Arabian horses, 
crosswords, Jayhawk basketball, woodturning, and playing Scrabble. He 
was a witty and loving husband, father, grandfather, and 
great-grandfather, and will be greatly missed by his family.

Celebration of Life and inurnment service will be held at 2:00 p.m., 
Saturday, August 13, 2022, in the Hoisington Cemetery, with Pastor Wayne
 Baldyga presiding.

Memorial contributions may be made to Clara Barton Hospital 
Foundation in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Jerry L. Griffith of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on March 8, 2022. 
He was born on July 8, 1919, in Collinsville, Oklahoma to John A. 
Griffith and Elizabeth Driskell Griffith. He was preceded in death by 
his parents, his wife, and his brother Dr. John Griffith and sisters 
Celeste Griffith and Margaret Evans. The family moved to Iola, Kansas, in
 1922 and Jerry graduated from Iola High School in 1936. He attended 
Iola Junior College for two years, Stetson University in Florida for one
 year and graduated from the University of Kansas in 1942. He married 
Dorothy Fournier Durand of Hoisington, Kansas, in 1942 and they were 
married for 57 years at the time of death in 1999.After completing 1 ½ years of law school at the University of Kansas 
he enlisted in the U.S. Army and soon after transferred to the U.S. Air 
Force. After Officers Candidate School, he served as Group Intelligence 
Officer in the 361st Fighter Group, Eighth Air force and attained the 
rank of lieutenant. He served as Group Intelligence Officer, combat. He 
was awarded 6 Bronze Battle Participation Stars and European Africa 
Middle Eastern Service Ribbon. He was stationed near Cambridge, England 
and in Belgium and France. He and a portion of his unit were assigned to
 the European Continent during the Battle of Bulge. Upon his discharge 
after three years, he’d attained the rank of captain and returned to 
Lawrence to complete his law degree. He later was appointed a Doctor of 
Law Degree.He and Dorothy settled in Hoisington, Kansas, where he practiced law 
for over forty years. He was the Hoisington city attorney for 30 years, 
the assistant Barton County attorney for 4 years, the attorney for 
Hoisington National Bank and the attorney for Clara Barton Hospital. He 
was admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1979, 
sponsored by Senator Robert Dole.He is survived by his daughter, Rochelle McKown of Lawrence (Joel 
McKown, deceased), son, Robert Griffith (partner Eve Neugebauer) of 
Raymore, Missouri, grandson, Justin Griffith (Elizabeth) of Mequon, 
Wisconsin, granddaughter, Lindsay D’Agostino (Michael) of Leawood, 
Kansas, and great-grandchildren, George and Penny Griffith and Lucy and 
Rose D’Agostino. He leaves behind five nephews and one niece.He enjoyed sailing, hunting, fishing, raising Arabian horses, 
crosswords, Jayhawk basketball, woodturning, and playing Scrabble. He 
was a witty and loving husband, father, grandfather, and 
great-grandfather, and will be greatly missed by his family.Celebration of Life and inurnment service will be held at 2:00 p.m., 
Saturday, August 13, 2022, in the Hoisington Cemetery, with Pastor Wayne
 Baldyga presiding.Memorial contributions may be made to Clara Barton Hospital 
Foundation in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

Jerry L. Griffith

Diana M. Daniels, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, 
at her home in Horace, Kansas. She was born on June 15, 1952, in 
Syracuse, Kansas, to Marvin &amp; Alberta Luekenga Moser. She was a 
lifelong resident of the community and worked as the secretary at 
Moser’s Garage as well as owned The Isle tanning salon. She had earned 
an associate's degree in clothing design. She was also a member of the 
Methodist church in Tribune, Kansas.

Diana found great joy in watching her kids and grandkids at sporting 
events. She loved fishing and spending time at the lake. She had fond 
memories of sitting on a beach in Mexico. She loved pressing her luck at
 the casino playing The Blazing 7’s machines.

On May 31, 1980, Diana married Laurence R. Daniels, Jr. in Tribune, Kansas. He survives.

Survivors include her husband,&nbsp;her son Tanner and Sherri Elder, 
Tribune, her daughter Tiffany and Eric Burrows, Lawrence, her son 
Garrett Daniels and Lindsey Bussen, Sharon Springs, her brother Danny 
and Vicki Moser, her sister Theresa and Steve Mangan, and seven 
grandchildren, Irelyn Elder, Megan Burrows, Tayber Elder, Madison 
Burrows, Keiragen Daniels, Kohl Daniels, and Asher.

Diana was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be written to the Greeley County 
Schools (Athletics) in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes, PO Box 
161, Leoti, Kansas 67861.

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 </figure>Diana M. Daniels, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, 
at her home in Horace, Kansas. She was born on June 15, 1952, in 
Syracuse, Kansas, to Marvin &amp; Alberta Luekenga Moser. She was a 
lifelong resident of the community and worked as the secretary at 
Moser’s Garage as well as owned The Isle tanning salon. She had earned 
an associate's degree in clothing design. She was also a member of the 
Methodist church in Tribune, Kansas.Diana found great joy in watching her kids and grandkids at sporting 
events. She loved fishing and spending time at the lake. She had fond 
memories of sitting on a beach in Mexico. She loved pressing her luck at
 the casino playing The Blazing 7’s machines.On May 31, 1980, Diana married Laurence R. Daniels, Jr. in Tribune, Kansas. He survives.Survivors include her husband,&nbsp;her son Tanner and Sherri Elder, 
Tribune, her daughter Tiffany and Eric Burrows, Lawrence, her son 
Garrett Daniels and Lindsey Bussen, Sharon Springs, her brother Danny 
and Vicki Moser, her sister Theresa and Steve Mangan, and seven 
grandchildren, Irelyn Elder, Megan Burrows, Tayber Elder, Madison 
Burrows, Keiragen Daniels, Kohl Daniels, and Asher.Diana was preceded in death by her parents.Memorials in lieu of flowers may be written to the Greeley County 
Schools (Athletics) in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes, PO Box 
161, Leoti, Kansas 67861.There will be no calling times.

Diana M. Daniels

Lifelong Sharon Springs, Kansas, resident Oxby Mai Brooks, 4, passed 
away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas 
City, Missouri.

Oxby was born on April 9, 2018, in Goodland, Kansas, to Daniel J. and 
Kelsey L. (Mai) Brooks. He was an older brother to Ebbot Brooks.

If you knew Oxby, you knew a force.&nbsp; He spoke very well and very 
clearly from the age of 18 months. He had a better vocabulary than a lot
 of adults.&nbsp; He was never afraid to tell you what he thought. He liked 
nothing better than watching his mama cook. He also enjoyed watching 
cartoons, playing legos and dressing up like spiderman.&nbsp; He hiked the 
brown, green and red mountains.&nbsp; He was a prolific artist and produced 
hundreds of drawings with pen and paper.&nbsp; His favorite foods were 
sardines, watermelon, vanilla ice cream and chocolate. He also enjoyed a
 good glass of milk.

Preceding him in death was his paternal great grandfather Carl Brooks.

Surviving family includes his mom and dad Daniel and Kelsey Brooks 
and his brother Ebbot Brooks all of Sharon Springs, KS, his paternal 
grandparents Lesley and David Brooks of Colorado, his paternal great 
grandmother Charlotte Brooks of Indianapolis, IN and his maternal 
grandparents David and Linda Mai of Sharon Springs, KS.

An Informal Celebration of Life and Reception will be held on 
Saturday, August 6, 2022, at 2:00 PM MT at the Sharon Springs United 
Methodist Church in Sharon Springs.&nbsp; The family is asking for everyone 
to dress casually and to wear Blue in honor of Oxby.

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 </figure>Lifelong Sharon Springs, Kansas, resident Oxby Mai Brooks, 4, passed 
away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas 
City, Missouri.Oxby was born on April 9, 2018, in Goodland, Kansas, to Daniel J. and 
Kelsey L. (Mai) Brooks. He was an older brother to Ebbot Brooks.If you knew Oxby, you knew a force.&nbsp; He spoke very well and very 
clearly from the age of 18 months. He had a better vocabulary than a lot
 of adults.&nbsp; He was never afraid to tell you what he thought. He liked 
nothing better than watching his mama cook. He also enjoyed watching 
cartoons, playing legos and dressing up like spiderman.&nbsp; He hiked the 
brown, green and red mountains.&nbsp; He was a prolific artist and produced 
hundreds of drawings with pen and paper.&nbsp; His favorite foods were 
sardines, watermelon, vanilla ice cream and chocolate. He also enjoyed a
 good glass of milk.Preceding him in death was his paternal great grandfather Carl Brooks.Surviving family includes his mom and dad Daniel and Kelsey Brooks 
and his brother Ebbot Brooks all of Sharon Springs, KS, his paternal 
grandparents Lesley and David Brooks of Colorado, his paternal great 
grandmother Charlotte Brooks of Indianapolis, IN and his maternal 
grandparents David and Linda Mai of Sharon Springs, KS.An Informal Celebration of Life and Reception will be held on 
Saturday, August 6, 2022, at 2:00 PM MT at the Sharon Springs United 
Methodist Church in Sharon Springs.&nbsp; The family is asking for everyone 
to dress casually and to wear Blue in honor of Oxby.

Oxby Mai Brooks

Delma Jean “Bubbe” Miller, 72, passed away August 4, 2022, at the 
University Of Kansas Health System-Great Bend Campus. She was born on 
April 12, 1950, in Hays, KS, to Delmar &amp; Dorothy (McGhghy) Marston. 
She married Ronald Kent Miller on January 25, 1970, at Plainville, KS.

A resident of Great Bend since 1989, Bubbe was formerly of Homer, AK,
 Farmington and Springdale, AR. She was an elementary school teacher at 
Alaska Christian School in Homer, AK, Shiloh Christian School in 
Springdale, AR, Greenland Elementary in Greenland, AR, Eisenhower 
Elementary in Great Bend, KS, and Sunnyside Elementary in Dodge City, 
KS, where she retired. She loved all children; especially her own 
children, her students and the strays (ones who were given love as they 
shared life experiences). Bubbe enjoyed playing the piano, collecting 
rocks and seashells on the beach, and telling her “Peter Panda” stories.
 Her life focus was on the things God called her to do.&nbsp; She loved to 
study the Bible and was dedicated to praying for her friends and family.

Survivors include, her husband, Ronald Miller of the home; her 
children, Danny Miller of Fayetteville, Ark, Tammie Fisher of Colby, KS,
 Jeremy Miller and wife Lana of Plainville, KS, Hannah Laurin and 
husband Jason of Great Bend, KS, Joe Miller of Great Bend, KS; a sister,
 Monica Eaton (Denis) of Antioch, CA, a brother, Roger Marston (Kathy) 
of Cheney, KS; and an aunt, who is more like a sister, Donna Kay Maggary
 (Rick) of Broomfield, CO; fourteen grandchildren, Zach Miller, Josh 
Miller, Chris Miller, Welsey Brooke Hutchinson, Cody Hutchinson, Ryan 
Fisher, Tyler Fisher (Beth Samora), Hayley Hatfield, MeAnna Laurin, 
Jason C. Laurin, Alexis Doonan (fiancé Conlan Miller), Austin Doonan, 
Jeremiah Laurin, and Eden Dawn Miller; numerous great grandchildren and 
the beloved strays. She was preceded in death by her parents; and an 
infant brother, Billy Marston.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 8, 
2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends at 5:00 
p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 9, 
2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N Main St., Hoisington, Kan.,
 with Pastor Don Fisher presiding. Memorials have been designated to 
First Church of the Nazarene, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Delma Jean “Bubbe” Miller, 72, passed away August 4, 2022, at the 
University Of Kansas Health System-Great Bend Campus. She was born on 
April 12, 1950, in Hays, KS, to Delmar &amp; Dorothy (McGhghy) Marston. 
She married Ronald Kent Miller on January 25, 1970, at Plainville, KS.A resident of Great Bend since 1989, Bubbe was formerly of Homer, AK,
 Farmington and Springdale, AR. She was an elementary school teacher at 
Alaska Christian School in Homer, AK, Shiloh Christian School in 
Springdale, AR, Greenland Elementary in Greenland, AR, Eisenhower 
Elementary in Great Bend, KS, and Sunnyside Elementary in Dodge City, 
KS, where she retired. She loved all children; especially her own 
children, her students and the strays (ones who were given love as they 
shared life experiences). Bubbe enjoyed playing the piano, collecting 
rocks and seashells on the beach, and telling her “Peter Panda” stories.
 Her life focus was on the things God called her to do.&nbsp; She loved to 
study the Bible and was dedicated to praying for her friends and family.Survivors include, her husband, Ronald Miller of the home; her 
children, Danny Miller of Fayetteville, Ark, Tammie Fisher of Colby, KS,
 Jeremy Miller and wife Lana of Plainville, KS, Hannah Laurin and 
husband Jason of Great Bend, KS, Joe Miller of Great Bend, KS; a sister,
 Monica Eaton (Denis) of Antioch, CA, a brother, Roger Marston (Kathy) 
of Cheney, KS; and an aunt, who is more like a sister, Donna Kay Maggary
 (Rick) of Broomfield, CO; fourteen grandchildren, Zach Miller, Josh 
Miller, Chris Miller, Welsey Brooke Hutchinson, Cody Hutchinson, Ryan 
Fisher, Tyler Fisher (Beth Samora), Hayley Hatfield, MeAnna Laurin, 
Jason C. Laurin, Alexis Doonan (fiancé Conlan Miller), Austin Doonan, 
Jeremiah Laurin, and Eden Dawn Miller; numerous great grandchildren and 
the beloved strays. She was preceded in death by her parents; and an 
infant brother, Billy Marston.Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 8, 
2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends at 5:00 
p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 9, 
2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N Main St., Hoisington, Kan.,
 with Pastor Don Fisher presiding. Memorials have been designated to 
First Church of the Nazarene, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Delma Jean 'Bubbe' Miller

Tom W. Peterson, 78, of Colby, passed away July 29, 2022, at Prairie 
Senior Living Center, in Colby. He was born August 6, 1943, to Ward and 
Iona Peterson, in Imperial, NE. He graduated from Chase County High 
School in 1961 and received an associate degree in English from McCook 
Community College, in 1963. Tom married the love of his life, Patricia 
Johnson, on August 10, 1963. He worked for more than 30 years for KN 
Energy/Kinder Morgan, in Holdrege, NE and Colby, KS. 
Tom was a devoted and loving husband, father, son and brother, who will 
be missed by many. He was an avid science fiction reader and his musical
 tastes ranged from Willie Nelson to Pink Floyd. 
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Charon, of Imperial, NE. 
He is survived by his wife Patricia; sons, Terry, of Lincoln, NE, RJ 
(Kris) of Overland Park, KS and Brad (Vickie), of Lincoln, NE; 
grandchildren, Ben, Andrew, Josh, Jacob, Alyssa and Nate and brothers, 
Stan (Beth), of Lincoln, NE and Chuck (Meta), of Linköping, Sweden. 
No services are planned at this time. Memorials may be made to the 
Parkinson's Families of Northwest Kansas and sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or to leave 
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>Tom W. Peterson, 78, of Colby, passed away July 29, 2022, at Prairie 
Senior Living Center, in Colby. He was born August 6, 1943, to Ward and 
Iona Peterson, in Imperial, NE. He graduated from Chase County High 
School in 1961 and received an associate degree in English from McCook 
Community College, in 1963. Tom married the love of his life, Patricia 
Johnson, on August 10, 1963. He worked for more than 30 years for KN 
Energy/Kinder Morgan, in Holdrege, NE and Colby, KS. 
Tom was a devoted and loving husband, father, son and brother, who will 
be missed by many. He was an avid science fiction reader and his musical
 tastes ranged from Willie Nelson to Pink Floyd. 
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Charon, of Imperial, NE. 
He is survived by his wife Patricia; sons, Terry, of Lincoln, NE, RJ 
(Kris) of Overland Park, KS and Brad (Vickie), of Lincoln, NE; 
grandchildren, Ben, Andrew, Josh, Jacob, Alyssa and Nate and brothers, 
Stan (Beth), of Lincoln, NE and Chuck (Meta), of Linköping, Sweden. 
No services are planned at this time. Memorials may be made to the 
Parkinson's Families of Northwest Kansas and sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or to leave 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Tom W. Peterson

Harve Bernard Johnson, 84, died peacefully August 3, 2022, at 
Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson, with his devoted wife by his side. &nbsp;He was 
born November 25, 1937, in Great Bend, to Clarence Harve and Bernadine 
Gertrude (Ericks) Johnson.

Harve graduated from Great Bend High School in 1955, Sterling College
 in 1965, and received his masters degree from Wichita State 
University.&nbsp; After high school, he served in the United States Army 
Reserves for nine years.&nbsp; Harve then began teaching math, retiring from 
USD 308.&nbsp; He was a member of Modern Woodmen, Hutchinson Area Retired 
Teachers Association, a lifetime member of the National Education 
Association, Sterling-Lyons American Legion Auxiliary Post 128, and 
Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Harve enjoyed hunting, 
fishing, and spending time with his family and friends in their Colorado
 cabin.

On January 19, 1957, he married Roberta Ann Foree, in Great Bend.&nbsp; They shared over 65 years of marriage.&nbsp;

Harve is survived by: his wife, Roberta of Hutchinson; sons, Harve B.
 Johnson, Jr. (Lori) of Lenexa and Michael S. Johnson (Cherie) of 
Huntington Beach, CA; sister, Nina Reed of Soldier, KS; sister-in-law, 
Jolene Johnson of Great Bend; six grandchildren; and eight 
great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his parents; brother, Clarence Johnson; and sister Patricia Evers.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at 
Elliott Chapel, with the Reverend Michael Tomson-DeGreef officiating.&nbsp; 
Military honors will be conducted by the Kansas Army National Guard.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Glenwood 
Cemetery, Basehor, KS. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Monday, August 8, 2022, with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. 
at Elliott Mortuary.

<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1659735845200491">Click here to view Harve's service</a>

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice of Reno County
 or Trinity United Methodist Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 
N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

Harve Bernard Johnson, 84, died peacefully August 3, 2022, at 
Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson, with his devoted wife by his side. &nbsp;He was 
born November 25, 1937, in Great Bend, to Clarence Harve and Bernadine 
Gertrude (Ericks) Johnson.Harve graduated from Great Bend High School in 1955, Sterling College
 in 1965, and received his masters degree from Wichita State 
University.&nbsp; After high school, he served in the United States Army 
Reserves for nine years.&nbsp; Harve then began teaching math, retiring from 
USD 308.&nbsp; He was a member of Modern Woodmen, Hutchinson Area Retired 
Teachers Association, a lifetime member of the National Education 
Association, Sterling-Lyons American Legion Auxiliary Post 128, and 
Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Harve enjoyed hunting, 
fishing, and spending time with his family and friends in their Colorado
 cabin.On January 19, 1957, he married Roberta Ann Foree, in Great Bend.&nbsp; They shared over 65 years of marriage.&nbsp;Harve is survived by: his wife, Roberta of Hutchinson; sons, Harve B.
 Johnson, Jr. (Lori) of Lenexa and Michael S. Johnson (Cherie) of 
Huntington Beach, CA; sister, Nina Reed of Soldier, KS; sister-in-law, 
Jolene Johnson of Great Bend; six grandchildren; and eight 
great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his parents; brother, Clarence Johnson; and sister Patricia Evers.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at 
Elliott Chapel, with the Reverend Michael Tomson-DeGreef officiating.&nbsp; 
Military honors will be conducted by the Kansas Army National Guard.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Glenwood 
Cemetery, Basehor, KS. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Monday, August 8, 2022, with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. 
at Elliott Mortuary.<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1659735845200491">Click here to view Harve's service</a>In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice of Reno County
 or Trinity United Methodist Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 
N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

Harve Bernard Johnson

Ralph W. Young, age 81, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 
his home in Tribune, Kansas. He was born on August 23, 1940, on the 
family farm northwest of Tribune, to Lon and Eleanor (Morgan) Young. He 
grew up on that farm in Greeley County and attended grade school at the 
Mount Olive Country School and graduated from Greeley County High 
School.&nbsp;

On November 2, 1958, Ralph married Carrol Deane Stephenson in 
Goodland, Kansas. Carrol Deane passed away on June 9, 2022, at the 
Greeley County Hospital. Together they farmed, ranched, and raised their
 children on the family homestead up until the early 80s.

At age 40, he pursued his dream of a college education &amp; 
graduated with a business degree from Fort Hays State University in 
1982. Soon after, he started his 24-year banking career which he 
continued until his retirement.

Ralph was the president of the State FFA board, a school board 
member, and served on the board of directors for the First National Bank
 and Colorado East Bank &amp; Trust. He was a member of the Community of
 Christ Church in Tribune, Kansas.&nbsp;

Survivors include his four daughters, Sherry &amp; (Alan) Peter of 
Tribune, Kansas, Connie &amp; (Ken) Shafer of Tribune, Kansas, Lisa 
Young of Hays, Kansas, Billie &amp; (Dale) Kuhlman of Olmitz, Kansas, 
and one sister, Barbara Hoffman of Tribune, Kansas, nine grandchildren, 
and fourteen great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife, one son, 
Larry Rae Young, two brothers, Vaughn and Verdell, and one sister, Mae 
O’Dell.

Graveside services will be held at the Greeley County Cemetery on 
Monday, August 8, 2022, at 11:00 Mountain time with Ron Riley and Jerry 
Young presiding.

Visitation will be at the Price and Sons funeral home at 322 Second 
Street in Tribune, Kansas on Sunday, August 7, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. 
until 8:00 p.m. Mountain time.

Memorials may be given to the Greeley County Cemetery Fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 161, Leoti, KS 67861.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1659720793395.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Ralph W. Young, age 81, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 
his home in Tribune, Kansas. He was born on August 23, 1940, on the 
family farm northwest of Tribune, to Lon and Eleanor (Morgan) Young. He 
grew up on that farm in Greeley County and attended grade school at the 
Mount Olive Country School and graduated from Greeley County High 
School.&nbsp;On November 2, 1958, Ralph married Carrol Deane Stephenson in 
Goodland, Kansas. Carrol Deane passed away on June 9, 2022, at the 
Greeley County Hospital. Together they farmed, ranched, and raised their
 children on the family homestead up until the early 80s.At age 40, he pursued his dream of a college education &amp; 
graduated with a business degree from Fort Hays State University in 
1982. Soon after, he started his 24-year banking career which he 
continued until his retirement.Ralph was the president of the State FFA board, a school board 
member, and served on the board of directors for the First National Bank
 and Colorado East Bank &amp; Trust. He was a member of the Community of
 Christ Church in Tribune, Kansas.&nbsp;Survivors include his four daughters, Sherry &amp; (Alan) Peter of 
Tribune, Kansas, Connie &amp; (Ken) Shafer of Tribune, Kansas, Lisa 
Young of Hays, Kansas, Billie &amp; (Dale) Kuhlman of Olmitz, Kansas, 
and one sister, Barbara Hoffman of Tribune, Kansas, nine grandchildren, 
and fourteen great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife, one son, 
Larry Rae Young, two brothers, Vaughn and Verdell, and one sister, Mae 
O’Dell.Graveside services will be held at the Greeley County Cemetery on 
Monday, August 8, 2022, at 11:00 Mountain time with Ron Riley and Jerry 
Young presiding.Visitation will be at the Price and Sons funeral home at 322 Second 
Street in Tribune, Kansas on Sunday, August 7, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. 
until 8:00 p.m. Mountain time.Memorials may be given to the Greeley County Cemetery Fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 161, Leoti, KS 67861.

Ralph W. Young

Ralph F. Taxter, 96, Hays, Kansas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Via Christi Village.

Ralph “Freddie” was born March 5, 1926,&nbsp; in Garnett, Kansas, the son of June and Ethel (Benjamin) Taxter.&nbsp; He was
 always appreciative of the A.M. Canady family of Garnett, who welcomed 
his grandfather Fred into their home off of the Orphan Train from New 
York City in 1885.&nbsp; Ralph graduated from Welda High School in Welda, 
Kansas in 1944.&nbsp; He served in the United States Army from 1944 to 1946 
during World War II and achieved the rank of Sergeant.&nbsp; During the war, 
he was stationed in Okinawa, Japan.&nbsp; Ralph spent 37 years with 
Halliburton, retiring in Hays in 1991.

On April 19, 1950, Ralph was united in 
marriage to Catherine (Miller) Taxter in Greeley, Kansas and they shared
 72 years of marriage.&nbsp; Together they are the loving and supportive 
parents of two sons: Mike and David.&nbsp; Ralph loved Kansas Jayhawk 
basketball as well as being an avid baseball fan of the Hays Larks and 
the Kansas City Royals.

Survivors include his wife: Catherine 
Taxter, two sons: Mike Taxter and wife Marlene and David Taxter, two 
grandchildren: Shawn Taxter and wife Mary and Kelley Pulis and husband 
Jeremy, four great-grandchildren: Ashley, Michael, Brody, and Brooklynn,
 and a brother: Max Taxter and wife Dianne.

He was preceded in death by his 
grandparents: Fred and Ella May Taxter and Ralph and Julia Benjamin, 
parents: June and Ethel Taxter, two brothers: Dale and Gail Taxter, and 
two sisters: Wilma Taxter and Barbara Olson.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:30 am on Friday, August 19, 2022, at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 
Garnett.&nbsp; Inurnment with military honors will follow in Holy Angels 
Cemetery.&nbsp; 

Ralph had a love for children, so in lieu of flowers, the 
family suggests contributions payable in his name to St. Jude Children’s
 Research Hospital, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Ralph may be shared with the family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1659623020982.jpeg" alt="Ralph F. Taxter" />
 <figcaption>Ralph F. Taxter</figcaption>
 </figure>Ralph F. Taxter, 96, Hays, Kansas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Via Christi Village.Ralph “Freddie” was born March 5, 1926,&nbsp; in Garnett, Kansas, the son of June and Ethel (Benjamin) Taxter.&nbsp; He was
 always appreciative of the A.M. Canady family of Garnett, who welcomed 
his grandfather Fred into their home off of the Orphan Train from New 
York City in 1885.&nbsp; Ralph graduated from Welda High School in Welda, 
Kansas in 1944.&nbsp; He served in the United States Army from 1944 to 1946 
during World War II and achieved the rank of Sergeant.&nbsp; During the war, 
he was stationed in Okinawa, Japan.&nbsp; Ralph spent 37 years with 
Halliburton, retiring in Hays in 1991.On April 19, 1950, Ralph was united in 
marriage to Catherine (Miller) Taxter in Greeley, Kansas and they shared
 72 years of marriage.&nbsp; Together they are the loving and supportive 
parents of two sons: Mike and David.&nbsp; Ralph loved Kansas Jayhawk 
basketball as well as being an avid baseball fan of the Hays Larks and 
the Kansas City Royals.Survivors include his wife: Catherine 
Taxter, two sons: Mike Taxter and wife Marlene and David Taxter, two 
grandchildren: Shawn Taxter and wife Mary and Kelley Pulis and husband 
Jeremy, four great-grandchildren: Ashley, Michael, Brody, and Brooklynn,
 and a brother: Max Taxter and wife Dianne.He was preceded in death by his 
grandparents: Fred and Ella May Taxter and Ralph and Julia Benjamin, 
parents: June and Ethel Taxter, two brothers: Dale and Gail Taxter, and 
two sisters: Wilma Taxter and Barbara Olson.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:30 am on Friday, August 19, 2022, at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 
Garnett.&nbsp; Inurnment with military honors will follow in Holy Angels 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Ralph had a love for children, so in lieu of flowers, the 
family suggests contributions payable in his name to St. Jude Children’s
 Research Hospital, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Ralph may be shared with the family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Ralph F. Taxter

Sunday, January 22nd, 1939-Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/douglas-mackley/4995839/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Sunday, January 22nd, 1939-Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/douglas-mackley/4995839/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Douglas Noah Mackley

Lila Lee Mitchell, 90, passed away on July 31, 2022, at Legacy of 
Salina, Kansas. Lila Lee was born in Palco, Kansas, on June 19, 1932.&nbsp; 
She was the second oldest child of Cletus and Lois (Cook) Gibson.&nbsp; She 
married Richard Mitchell on May 27, 1951, and had 4 children.&nbsp;

Lila Lee worked as a med aid at the Delphos rest home for several 
years.&nbsp; After selling the family farm, she moved with Richard to Central
 City, Nebraska where they owned and operated the Crest Motel for many 
years.&nbsp; After Richard’s death, she moved to Beloit, Kansas, where she 
worked at the Super 8 motel.&nbsp; At the age of 79, she ran circles around 
her younger teammates, and was awarded the Chamber of Commerce Image 
award for showing pride in her work, her community, and herself.&nbsp; She 
worked until the age of 80 when retired and moved to Salina.&nbsp;

Lila Lee is survived by her brother, Dean Gibson (Arlene); 
sister-in-law, Denise Gibson; her children, Irvin Mitchell (Jennifer), 
Terry Mitchell (Elaine), Sharon Henning (Kenny), Peggy Garst (Ken).&nbsp; She
 also had 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 3 
great-great-grandchildren.&nbsp;

She is preceded in death by her parents Cletus and Lois Gibson; 
husband, Richard Mitchell; her brothers, Bobby, Norman, and Bill Gibson;
 and a grandchild, Brian Garst.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8pm, with the family present from 6
 to 8pm, on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Ryan Mortuary in Salina.&nbsp; Funeral
 services will be held at 10am on August 6, 2022, at Ryan Mortuary.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow at the Glasco Cemetery where Lila Lee will be laid to
 rest next to Richard.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina.&nbsp;

Online condolences and tributes may be shared with the family at www.ryanmortuary.com.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1659710185268.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Lila Lee Mitchell, 90, passed away on July 31, 2022, at Legacy of 
Salina, Kansas. Lila Lee was born in Palco, Kansas, on June 19, 1932.&nbsp; 
She was the second oldest child of Cletus and Lois (Cook) Gibson.&nbsp; She 
married Richard Mitchell on May 27, 1951, and had 4 children.&nbsp;Lila Lee worked as a med aid at the Delphos rest home for several 
years.&nbsp; After selling the family farm, she moved with Richard to Central
 City, Nebraska where they owned and operated the Crest Motel for many 
years.&nbsp; After Richard’s death, she moved to Beloit, Kansas, where she 
worked at the Super 8 motel.&nbsp; At the age of 79, she ran circles around 
her younger teammates, and was awarded the Chamber of Commerce Image 
award for showing pride in her work, her community, and herself.&nbsp; She 
worked until the age of 80 when retired and moved to Salina.&nbsp;Lila Lee is survived by her brother, Dean Gibson (Arlene); 
sister-in-law, Denise Gibson; her children, Irvin Mitchell (Jennifer), 
Terry Mitchell (Elaine), Sharon Henning (Kenny), Peggy Garst (Ken).&nbsp; She
 also had 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 3 
great-great-grandchildren.&nbsp;She is preceded in death by her parents Cletus and Lois Gibson; 
husband, Richard Mitchell; her brothers, Bobby, Norman, and Bill Gibson;
 and a grandchild, Brian Garst.&nbsp;Visitation will be held from 4 to 8pm, with the family present from 6
 to 8pm, on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Ryan Mortuary in Salina.&nbsp; Funeral
 services will be held at 10am on August 6, 2022, at Ryan Mortuary.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow at the Glasco Cemetery where Lila Lee will be laid to
 rest next to Richard.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina.&nbsp;Online condolences and tributes may be shared with the family at www.ryanmortuary.com.

Lila Lee Mitchell

An obituary and service times are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

March 28, 1945 ~ August 3, 2022An obituary and service times are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Loren Wesley Luther

Mary Anne McMurry, 89, passed away from this earth on July 27, 2022,&nbsp; at the Grisell Memorial Hospital in Ransom, Kansas. Mary Anne was born 
October 10, 1932, to Clyde and Martha (Jaehde) Willour. She was named 
after her mother's twin sister Mary and her mother's other sister Ann.

She had an eye for beautiful things and she worked for many years as 
an interior decorator. She was an accomplished seamstress and it should 
be noted that during her college years she was the fastest typist in the
 state of Kansas! She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta. On July 25, 
1951 she married the handsome Dr. Charles Stewart McMurry, Jr. The 
McMurry family was known in that area during that era because of Dr C.S.
 McMurry, Sr. who according to Mary Anne delivered upwards of 2,500 
babies. Sadly, on April 1, 1961, Mary Anne's young husband died. She was 
bereft, a widow with three young children. Mary Anne chose to channel 
her grief into a willingness to move forward and be positive and because
 of her faith in Jesus Christ, the love &amp; support of friends and 
family and her own resilience she endorsed the idea that a good attitude
 in spite of sorrow was the way to live. In 1965 Mary Anne established 
the New Haven Methodist Daycare in Tulsa and it is still in operation 
today. As a single Mother she raised her three children lovingly during 
the tumultuous 1960s-1970s and did her best to steer a safe course for 
her children. She lived for 50 years in Tulsa, Oklahoma, before returning
 home to Ransom in 2006. It is worthy of thought that Mary Anne's first 
and final chapters of life took place in Ransom, Kansas. She enjoyed 
reconnecting with her hometown community and living closer to her 
younger brother Randy and his wife Kathy.

She was known affectionately as "Mimi" by her grandchildren, 
great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Among her many fine 
qualities she was a wonderful cook and talented gardener. Mimi always 
put her heart into the things she enjoyed and she was a family historian
 who made many detailed scrapbooks outlining what she had observed and 
learned. She was a wealth of information.&nbsp; Additionally, Mary Anne's 
family and friends all enjoyed her handwritten letters, she wrote 
beautifully from the heart with lovely handwriting. In later years her 
eyesight didn't allow for continued correspondence or letter writing and
 her family saw that a joyful part of life was gone, Mary Anne; however,
 never complained and instead redoubled her efforts to petition the Lord
 in prayer for her family and friends. She was indeed a prayer warrior: a
 happy warrior at that! &nbsp;She had a distinct and beautiful singing voice 
and a large vocabulary, enjoyed reading books and was never timid about 
sharing her opinion or viewpoint but did so with dignity and grace. From
 time to time she would get a smile on her face and let you know she had
 a "Bee in her bonnet" about some project she wanted to pursue. Mimi is 
remembered for a habit of "humming" and it was always a cheerful tune.

Our loving and lovely Mimi &amp; Mary Anne has gone on to be with her
 savior whom she so loved and while we will miss her and her many 
wonderful qualities we are assured of her salvation and look forward to 
seeing her again. "Au Revoir" translated as "We'll see you again" is 
fitting for her departure.

Special thanks to: Jolene Gable, A.J. Willour, Grisell Memorial Hospital staff and the community of Ransom.

Survivors include 2 sons, Charles Stewart McMurry III (Carol) of 
Guymon, OK, Brent McMurry (Marcy) of Tulsa, OK; daughter, Michelle Marie
 McMurry (Kelly) of Guymon, OK; brother, Randy Willour (Kathy) of 
Ransom, KS; 12 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Stewart McMurry, Jr; 
brother, Byron "Jim" Willour and grandson, Patrick Kelly McMurry. &nbsp;

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be on August 27, 2022, at Praise Fellowship Church.&nbsp;

Memorial Contributions may be given to Praise Fellowship Church.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1659709955640.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Mary Anne McMurry, 89, passed away from this earth on July 27, 2022,&nbsp; at the Grisell Memorial Hospital in Ransom, Kansas. Mary Anne was born 
October 10, 1932, to Clyde and Martha (Jaehde) Willour. She was named 
after her mother's twin sister Mary and her mother's other sister Ann.She had an eye for beautiful things and she worked for many years as 
an interior decorator. She was an accomplished seamstress and it should 
be noted that during her college years she was the fastest typist in the
 state of Kansas! She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta. On July 25, 
1951 she married the handsome Dr. Charles Stewart McMurry, Jr. The 
McMurry family was known in that area during that era because of Dr C.S.
 McMurry, Sr. who according to Mary Anne delivered upwards of 2,500 
babies. Sadly, on April 1, 1961, Mary Anne's young husband died. She was 
bereft, a widow with three young children. Mary Anne chose to channel 
her grief into a willingness to move forward and be positive and because
 of her faith in Jesus Christ, the love &amp; support of friends and 
family and her own resilience she endorsed the idea that a good attitude
 in spite of sorrow was the way to live. In 1965 Mary Anne established 
the New Haven Methodist Daycare in Tulsa and it is still in operation 
today. As a single Mother she raised her three children lovingly during 
the tumultuous 1960s-1970s and did her best to steer a safe course for 
her children. She lived for 50 years in Tulsa, Oklahoma, before returning
 home to Ransom in 2006. It is worthy of thought that Mary Anne's first 
and final chapters of life took place in Ransom, Kansas. She enjoyed 
reconnecting with her hometown community and living closer to her 
younger brother Randy and his wife Kathy.She was known affectionately as "Mimi" by her grandchildren, 
great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Among her many fine 
qualities she was a wonderful cook and talented gardener. Mimi always 
put her heart into the things she enjoyed and she was a family historian
 who made many detailed scrapbooks outlining what she had observed and 
learned. She was a wealth of information.&nbsp; Additionally, Mary Anne's 
family and friends all enjoyed her handwritten letters, she wrote 
beautifully from the heart with lovely handwriting. In later years her 
eyesight didn't allow for continued correspondence or letter writing and
 her family saw that a joyful part of life was gone, Mary Anne; however,
 never complained and instead redoubled her efforts to petition the Lord
 in prayer for her family and friends. She was indeed a prayer warrior: a
 happy warrior at that! &nbsp;She had a distinct and beautiful singing voice 
and a large vocabulary, enjoyed reading books and was never timid about 
sharing her opinion or viewpoint but did so with dignity and grace. From
 time to time she would get a smile on her face and let you know she had
 a "Bee in her bonnet" about some project she wanted to pursue. Mimi is 
remembered for a habit of "humming" and it was always a cheerful tune.Our loving and lovely Mimi &amp; Mary Anne has gone on to be with her
 savior whom she so loved and while we will miss her and her many 
wonderful qualities we are assured of her salvation and look forward to 
seeing her again. "Au Revoir" translated as "We'll see you again" is 
fitting for her departure.Special thanks to: Jolene Gable, A.J. Willour, Grisell Memorial Hospital staff and the community of Ransom.Survivors include 2 sons, Charles Stewart McMurry III (Carol) of 
Guymon, OK, Brent McMurry (Marcy) of Tulsa, OK; daughter, Michelle Marie
 McMurry (Kelly) of Guymon, OK; brother, Randy Willour (Kathy) of 
Ransom, KS; 12 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Stewart McMurry, Jr; 
brother, Byron "Jim" Willour and grandson, Patrick Kelly McMurry. &nbsp;Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be on August 27, 2022, at Praise Fellowship Church.&nbsp;Memorial Contributions may be given to Praise Fellowship Church.

Mary Anne McMurry

Robert “Bob” Eugene Stephens, 77, of Sioux City, Iowa, formerly of 
Kansas, passed away surrounded by his family on July 30, 2022, at a 
local hospital.&nbsp;

Bob was born on July 29, 1945, in Hays, Kansas, to Fay Elvin and 
Vernita (Seltmann) Stephens.&nbsp; After graduating from high school, he 
received his bachelor’s degree in Business.&nbsp; He joined the United States
 Army where he served for 23 years before retiring.&nbsp; He served several 
tours in Germany and Italy. After his service, he worked for The 
Department of Energy at Savannah River Site in Ellenton, South Carolina,
 as a safety trainer.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Kay Lynn Stanberry 
on July 3, 1965.&nbsp; To this union they were blessed with 5 children.&nbsp; Bob 
later married Marilyn Barner on March 7, 1998, in Aiken, South 
Carolina.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing basketball and watching 
KU basketball.&nbsp; He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ-Church of 
Latter-Day Saints.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Marilyn Stephens, 
Sioux City, Iowa; children, Heather (Dan) Chambless, Gilbert, South 
Carolina, April (Steven) Fanning, Harlem, Georgia, Hillery (Gregory) 
Still, Blackville, South Carolina; step-children, Troy (Tina) Strid, 
Corsica, South Dakota, Jenny (Brett Austin) Barner, Sioux City, Iowa, 
Gina (Jason Hanson) Barner, West Des Moines, Iowa, Jana (Robb) Nash, 
Sioux City, Iowa; and grandchildren, Taylor Chambless, Jacob Chambless, 
Gracen Chambless, Caleb Chambless, Griffin Fanning, Owen Fanning, Kaylee
 Fanning, McKay Fanning, Logan Hutto and Reagan Still.

He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Terry; and his sons, Robert Neal Stephens and Grant Austin Stephens.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 2, 2022,&nbsp;from 2:00 P.M to 
4:00 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel, Sioux City, Iowa.&nbsp; 
Online condolences may be made to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.meyerbroschapels.com/">www.meyerbroschapels.com</a>

Visitation will be Friday, August 5, 2022, from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas.

Graveside service will be Friday, August 5, 2022, at 3:00 P.M. at the
 Alexander Cemetery, Alexander, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial with military honors 
will be in the Alexander Cemetery, Alexander, Kansas.

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

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Robert “Bob” Eugene Stephens, 77, of Sioux City, Iowa, formerly of 
Kansas, passed away surrounded by his family on July 30, 2022, at a 
local hospital.&nbsp;Bob was born on July 29, 1945, in Hays, Kansas, to Fay Elvin and 
Vernita (Seltmann) Stephens.&nbsp; After graduating from high school, he 
received his bachelor’s degree in Business.&nbsp; He joined the United States
 Army where he served for 23 years before retiring.&nbsp; He served several 
tours in Germany and Italy. After his service, he worked for The 
Department of Energy at Savannah River Site in Ellenton, South Carolina,
 as a safety trainer.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Kay Lynn Stanberry 
on July 3, 1965.&nbsp; To this union they were blessed with 5 children.&nbsp; Bob 
later married Marilyn Barner on March 7, 1998, in Aiken, South 
Carolina.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing basketball and watching 
KU basketball.&nbsp; He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ-Church of 
Latter-Day Saints.Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Marilyn Stephens, 
Sioux City, Iowa; children, Heather (Dan) Chambless, Gilbert, South 
Carolina, April (Steven) Fanning, Harlem, Georgia, Hillery (Gregory) 
Still, Blackville, South Carolina; step-children, Troy (Tina) Strid, 
Corsica, South Dakota, Jenny (Brett Austin) Barner, Sioux City, Iowa, 
Gina (Jason Hanson) Barner, West Des Moines, Iowa, Jana (Robb) Nash, 
Sioux City, Iowa; and grandchildren, Taylor Chambless, Jacob Chambless, 
Gracen Chambless, Caleb Chambless, Griffin Fanning, Owen Fanning, Kaylee
 Fanning, McKay Fanning, Logan Hutto and Reagan Still.He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Terry; and his sons, Robert Neal Stephens and Grant Austin Stephens.Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 2, 2022,&nbsp;from 2:00 P.M to 
4:00 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel, Sioux City, Iowa.&nbsp; 
Online condolences may be made to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.meyerbroschapels.com/">www.meyerbroschapels.com</a>Visitation will be Friday, August 5, 2022, from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas.Graveside service will be Friday, August 5, 2022, at 3:00 P.M. at the
 Alexander Cemetery, Alexander, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial with military honors 
will be in the Alexander Cemetery, Alexander, Kansas.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Kansas arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Robert 'Bob' Eugene Stephens

Tony William New, 67, passed away on August 1, 2022, at the 
University of Kansas Medical Systems – Kansas City. He was born on March
 16, 1955 to George and Bettie (Riden) New in McLeansboro, Ill. On April
 7, 1984, he married Debra Stoss in Olmitz, Kan. She survives.

A long-time area resident, Tony was a self-employed superintendent 
and tool pusher in the oilfield, as well as an owner of That New Place 
in Olmitz. Tony was a member of the Olmitz Volunteer Fire Department. He
 had a strong passion for work, loved his dog, Bud, and cherished 
spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.

Survivors include his wife, Debbie, of the home; two sons, Jim 
(Kelsey) and Jason (Maddie) New, all of Olmitz; and three grandsons, 
Jaxson, Mitchell and Maxwell. He is preceded in death by his parents; a 
grandmother, Hazel New; and a brother, Steven.

Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, 
August 4, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with the family 
receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will take 
place at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 5, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral 
Home with Pastor Don Fisher presiding. Interment will follow at Saint 
Anns Cemetery in Olmitz. 

Memorials have been designated to the Olmitz 
Volunteer Fire Department or Kans for Kids, in care of Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS, 67544.

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 </figure>Tony William New, 67, passed away on August 1, 2022, at the 
University of Kansas Medical Systems – Kansas City. He was born on March
 16, 1955 to George and Bettie (Riden) New in McLeansboro, Ill. On April
 7, 1984, he married Debra Stoss in Olmitz, Kan. She survives.A long-time area resident, Tony was a self-employed superintendent 
and tool pusher in the oilfield, as well as an owner of That New Place 
in Olmitz. Tony was a member of the Olmitz Volunteer Fire Department. He
 had a strong passion for work, loved his dog, Bud, and cherished 
spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.Survivors include his wife, Debbie, of the home; two sons, Jim 
(Kelsey) and Jason (Maddie) New, all of Olmitz; and three grandsons, 
Jaxson, Mitchell and Maxwell. He is preceded in death by his parents; a 
grandmother, Hazel New; and a brother, Steven.Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, 
August 4, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with the family 
receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will take 
place at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 5, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral 
Home with Pastor Don Fisher presiding. Interment will follow at Saint 
Anns Cemetery in Olmitz. Memorials have been designated to the Olmitz 
Volunteer Fire Department or Kans for Kids, in care of Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS, 67544.

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