Janice Marie Smith, 79, passed away on August 15, 2022, at Hays 
Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. She was born on October 1, 1942, at Great 
Bend, Kan., to Vernie &amp; Aldeen (Morgret) Cates. On March 6, 1965, 
Janice married Gary Smith in Great Bend. He passed away on May 11, 2021.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Janice graduated from Great Bend 
High School in 1960. Prior to retirement, she worked as a bookkeeper at 
Gibson’s Discount Center, Anthony’s Clothing, and Golden Belt Home 
Health and Hospice. She was a member of Encounter Church and loved 
crafting.

Survivors include two sons, Michael (Jo) Smith of Great Bend, and 
Christopher (Stephanie) Smith of St. John; two sisters, Judy Bullard of 
Great Bend and Sharon Cates of Topeka; ten grandchildren, Presley, 
Delaney, Addison, Hallie, Dakota, Alyson, Hunter, Ava, Elizabeth, 
Andrea; four great-grandchildren, Rylie, Zayne, Laney and Molly; and a 
daughter-in-law, Dee Ann Smith of Hoisington. She is preceded in death 
by her husband; a son, Gary “Bubba” Smith; step-son, Ricky Smith; 
brother, Dale Cates; and nephew, Daniel Cates.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral 
Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 19, 2022, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding. 
Inurnment will follow at Hoisington City Cemetery. 

Memorials have been 
designated to Gary "Bubba" Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund, in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Janice Marie Smith, 79, passed away on August 15, 2022, at Hays 
Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. She was born on October 1, 1942, at Great 
Bend, Kan., to Vernie &amp; Aldeen (Morgret) Cates. On March 6, 1965, 
Janice married Gary Smith in Great Bend. He passed away on May 11, 2021.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Janice graduated from Great Bend 
High School in 1960. Prior to retirement, she worked as a bookkeeper at 
Gibson’s Discount Center, Anthony’s Clothing, and Golden Belt Home 
Health and Hospice. She was a member of Encounter Church and loved 
crafting.Survivors include two sons, Michael (Jo) Smith of Great Bend, and 
Christopher (Stephanie) Smith of St. John; two sisters, Judy Bullard of 
Great Bend and Sharon Cates of Topeka; ten grandchildren, Presley, 
Delaney, Addison, Hallie, Dakota, Alyson, Hunter, Ava, Elizabeth, 
Andrea; four great-grandchildren, Rylie, Zayne, Laney and Molly; and a 
daughter-in-law, Dee Ann Smith of Hoisington. She is preceded in death 
by her husband; a son, Gary “Bubba” Smith; step-son, Ricky Smith; 
brother, Dale Cates; and nephew, Daniel Cates.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral 
Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 19, 2022, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding. 
Inurnment will follow at Hoisington City Cemetery. Memorials have been 
designated to Gary "Bubba" Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund, in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Janice Marie Smith

Kenneth Stieben, 80, died August 11, 2022, at St. Catherine Hospital 
in Garden City. He was born on February 5, 1942, at Ness City, Kansas, the
 son of George and Elizabeth (Dell) Stieben. &nbsp;

Mr. Stieben owned and operated his own body shop for ten years in 
Jetmore before going to work for Crustbuster as a painter. He also 
worked for Broce Broom for several years before retiring in 2017. Mr. 
Stieben loved riding motorcycles, telling jokes and working on and 
restoring old cars in his spare time.

He was a member of the American Legion Post in Dodge City.

He is survived by his companion Delores Wright of the home; one 
daughter Julie Stieben of Dodge City; one son Donnie Stieben and wife 
Terri of Jetmore; two stepchildren Joe wright and wife Jennifer of 
Hutchinson; Donnie Wright and companion Darci of Dodge City. He is also 
survived by one granddaughter Lynsey and husband Mong of Wakeeney; two 
great grandchildren; three step grandchildren and two step great 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers and sisters.

Memorial graveside service with full military rites will be held at 
Kansas Veterans' Cemetery on Friday, August 26, 2022, at 10:00 AM with 
Dr. Shawn Fletcher presiding. There will be no visitation as cremation 
has taken place.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to Dodge City American Legion 
in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the 
online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Kenneth Stieben, 80, died August 11, 2022, at St. Catherine Hospital 
in Garden City. He was born on February 5, 1942, at Ness City, Kansas, the
 son of George and Elizabeth (Dell) Stieben. &nbsp;Mr. Stieben owned and operated his own body shop for ten years in 
Jetmore before going to work for Crustbuster as a painter. He also 
worked for Broce Broom for several years before retiring in 2017. Mr. 
Stieben loved riding motorcycles, telling jokes and working on and 
restoring old cars in his spare time.He was a member of the American Legion Post in Dodge City.He is survived by his companion Delores Wright of the home; one 
daughter Julie Stieben of Dodge City; one son Donnie Stieben and wife 
Terri of Jetmore; two stepchildren Joe wright and wife Jennifer of 
Hutchinson; Donnie Wright and companion Darci of Dodge City. He is also 
survived by one granddaughter Lynsey and husband Mong of Wakeeney; two 
great grandchildren; three step grandchildren and two step great 
grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers and sisters.Memorial graveside service with full military rites will be held at 
Kansas Veterans' Cemetery on Friday, August 26, 2022, at 10:00 AM with 
Dr. Shawn Fletcher presiding. There will be no visitation as cremation 
has taken place.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Dodge City American Legion 
in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the 
online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

Kenneth Stieben

David Neil Dreiling, age 65, of Antonino, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022, at HaysMed. He was born on November 21, 1956, in Hays, Kansas to Anthony Francis and Lillian Marie (Sander) Dreiling. He graduated from TMP-Marian High and attended college. David married Jorgie Lochmann on July 30, 1980, in Hays. David was a driller in the oilfields working for Discovery Drilling for 35 plus years. He was known to be a very patient person willing to put others ahead of himself. He enjoyed landscaping and was an avid gardener and was a member of Westview Church. David is survived by his wife, Jorgie of Antonino; a daughter, Randi Dreiling (Darin Linenberger) of Hays; a brother, Russell Dreiling (Tammy) of Hays; two sisters, Anne Price (Charles) of Wichita and Laurie Fleenor (Lee) of Hays as well as a granddaughter, Laeci. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Kathy Rogers. Memorial services will be 11:00 AM Monday, August 22, 2022, at Westview Church, 3000 W. 41st Street in Hays, with memorial visitation starting at 10:00 AM until service time. Inurnment will follow in the Fort Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Hays. In David’s memory, memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Society of the High Plains. Condolences may be shared by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>. Services in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

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 </figure>David Neil Dreiling, age 65, of Antonino, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022, at HaysMed. He was born on November 21, 1956, in Hays, Kansas to Anthony Francis and Lillian Marie (Sander) Dreiling. He graduated from TMP-Marian High and attended college. David married Jorgie Lochmann on July 30, 1980, in Hays. David was a driller in the oilfields working for Discovery Drilling for 35 plus years. He was known to be a very patient person willing to put others ahead of himself. He enjoyed landscaping and was an avid gardener and was a member of Westview Church. David is survived by his wife, Jorgie of Antonino; a daughter, Randi Dreiling (Darin Linenberger) of Hays; a brother, Russell Dreiling (Tammy) of Hays; two sisters, Anne Price (Charles) of Wichita and Laurie Fleenor (Lee) of Hays as well as a granddaughter, Laeci. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Kathy Rogers. Memorial services will be 11:00 AM Monday, August 22, 2022, at Westview Church, 3000 W. 41st Street in Hays, with memorial visitation starting at 10:00 AM until service time. Inurnment will follow in the Fort Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Hays. In David’s memory, memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Society of the High Plains. Condolences may be shared by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>. Services in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

David Neil Dreiling

April 3, 1958
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 August 13, 2022

An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Kay-Ann-Parks?obId=25626164#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>April 3, 1958
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 August 13, 2022An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Kay-Ann-Parks?obId=25626164#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Kay Ann Parks

Donald August “Don” Neff passed away on Aug 14, 2022, at Good Samaritan 
Oberlin, Kansas at the age of 90. He was born November 26, 1931, in 
Selden KS to Florence and Margaret (Reinert) Neff. 
 He received his education in Kansas and Washington and went on to 
Kansas State College. After college, Don went into the Army and then 
came back to start farming. He lived in rural Sheridan and Decatur 
counties before retiring in Oberlin. He married Geraldine Miller on 
August 21, 1956. During Don’s life, he enjoyed farming, fishing and 
making beautiful creations out of wood from the farm that each family 
member now enjoys. 
 Don was proceeded in death by his parents, wife, Geraldine Neff, 
siblings, Lois Meitl and Ron Neff along with his son-in-law, Mark 
Jennings. He is survived by his children Christina Rasure (Mitch Tiede) 
Goodland, KS, Debora Jennings, Wichita, KS. Michael (Jackie) Neff, 
Dresden, KS, Thomas (Chris) Neff, Marian, KS, James (Kristal) Neff 
Manhattan, KS. Six grandchildren: Daniel Rasure, Kayla (Brad) Hedges, 
Mallory Jennings, Jordan Jennings, Darius Neff and Elora (Alex) 
Aldridge. Four step grandchildren Elliott (Tamara) Gillespie, Aaron 
(Tara) Gillespie, Heath (Samantha) Schulte, Ashley Albers. And Great 
Grandchildren EJ, Millie and Fredrick Rasure and Brooklyn and Brody 
Hedges. Ten step great grandchildren: Alex &amp; Emma Gillespie, Jackson
 &amp; Greyson Gillespie, Kamryn &amp; Ryder Schulte, Jaidyn &amp; Jaida
 Mathews, and Daysia &amp; Dayanna Byers. 
 Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 10:30 
AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Oberlin. Visitation will be from 
1:00 – 7:00 PM on Friday, August 19, 2022, at Pauls Funeral Home, 
Oberlin. Family will receive guest from 5:00-7:00 PM. Rosary at 7:00 
PM. Burial will be in the Selden Cemetery at 2:00 PM on Saturday.

 
Memorial contributions may be made for Masses or Decatur Community 
Scholarship Fund.  Condolences can be left at www.paulsfh.com

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 </figure>Donald August “Don” Neff passed away on Aug 14, 2022, at Good Samaritan 
Oberlin, Kansas at the age of 90. He was born November 26, 1931, in 
Selden KS to Florence and Margaret (Reinert) Neff. 
 He received his education in Kansas and Washington and went on to 
Kansas State College. After college, Don went into the Army and then 
came back to start farming. He lived in rural Sheridan and Decatur 
counties before retiring in Oberlin. He married Geraldine Miller on 
August 21, 1956. During Don’s life, he enjoyed farming, fishing and 
making beautiful creations out of wood from the farm that each family 
member now enjoys. 
 Don was proceeded in death by his parents, wife, Geraldine Neff, 
siblings, Lois Meitl and Ron Neff along with his son-in-law, Mark 
Jennings. He is survived by his children Christina Rasure (Mitch Tiede) 
Goodland, KS, Debora Jennings, Wichita, KS. Michael (Jackie) Neff, 
Dresden, KS, Thomas (Chris) Neff, Marian, KS, James (Kristal) Neff 
Manhattan, KS. Six grandchildren: Daniel Rasure, Kayla (Brad) Hedges, 
Mallory Jennings, Jordan Jennings, Darius Neff and Elora (Alex) 
Aldridge. Four step grandchildren Elliott (Tamara) Gillespie, Aaron 
(Tara) Gillespie, Heath (Samantha) Schulte, Ashley Albers. And Great 
Grandchildren EJ, Millie and Fredrick Rasure and Brooklyn and Brody 
Hedges. Ten step great grandchildren: Alex &amp; Emma Gillespie, Jackson
 &amp; Greyson Gillespie, Kamryn &amp; Ryder Schulte, Jaidyn &amp; Jaida
 Mathews, and Daysia &amp; Dayanna Byers. 
 Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 10:30 
AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Oberlin. Visitation will be from 
1:00 – 7:00 PM on Friday, August 19, 2022, at Pauls Funeral Home, 
Oberlin. Family will receive guest from 5:00-7:00 PM. Rosary at 7:00 
PM. Burial will be in the Selden Cemetery at 2:00 PM on Saturday. 
Memorial contributions may be made for Masses or Decatur Community 
Scholarship Fund. Condolences can be left at www.paulsfh.com

Donald August 'Don' Neff

Virginia M. Wildeman, age 93, of Grainfield, Kansas, passed away 
Sunday, August 14, 2022, at Gove County Medical Center Long Term Care. 
She was born May 28, 1929, at the family home south of Grainfield to 
Ernest and Regina (Keller) Katt.

Virginia graduated from Grainfield High School. She was united in 
marriage to Ralph Wildeman on August 21, 1950, at St. Agnes Catholic 
Church. They were together until his passing in 1993. To this union, 10 
children were born. Virginia worked as the custodian for Wheatland High 
School for 18 years, retiring in 2000.

Virginia was a member of the St. Agnes Ladies of Grainfield, and she 
loved cooking for her children and grandchildren, sewing, and generally 
making home. She also enjoyed the occasional Snickers and Dr. Pepper.

Those surviving Virginia are her sons Kenny Wildeman (Rhonda) of 
Jennings, Kansas, Alvin Wildeman (Patti) of Hoxie, Kansas, Terry 
Wildeman (Shelia) of Lawrence, Kansas, Randy Wildeman (Stephanie) of 
Garden City, Kansas, and Steve Wildeman (Kelly) of Topeka, Kansas; 
daughters Shirley Medford (Bob) of Ammon, Idaho, Darlene Gassmann (Alan)
 of Gavette, Arkansas, Norma Stewart (Randy) of Olathe, Kansas, and 
Christy Rathgeber (Brian) of Grainfield, Kansas; 27 grandchildren; 36 
great-grandchildren; and brothers Arthur Katt, Leroy Katt, and Bernie 
Katt, all of Grainfield, Kansas.

Virginia was preceded in death by both parents; husband Ralph; 
daughter Linda Wildeman; and siblings Ernest “Junior” Katt and Mary Ann 
Katt.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 17, 
2022, at St. Agnes Education Center, with vigil and rosary to follow.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, August 18, 
2022, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, with Father James Thomas as 
celebrant.

Memorial contributions are suggested to DSNWK or Gove County Medical 
Center Long Term Care. Donations to the organizations may be sent to 
Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 Main St. Quinter, Kansas, 67752.

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 </figure>Virginia M. Wildeman, age 93, of Grainfield, Kansas, passed away 
Sunday, August 14, 2022, at Gove County Medical Center Long Term Care. 
She was born May 28, 1929, at the family home south of Grainfield to 
Ernest and Regina (Keller) Katt.Virginia graduated from Grainfield High School. She was united in 
marriage to Ralph Wildeman on August 21, 1950, at St. Agnes Catholic 
Church. They were together until his passing in 1993. To this union, 10 
children were born. Virginia worked as the custodian for Wheatland High 
School for 18 years, retiring in 2000.Virginia was a member of the St. Agnes Ladies of Grainfield, and she 
loved cooking for her children and grandchildren, sewing, and generally 
making home. She also enjoyed the occasional Snickers and Dr. Pepper.Those surviving Virginia are her sons Kenny Wildeman (Rhonda) of 
Jennings, Kansas, Alvin Wildeman (Patti) of Hoxie, Kansas, Terry 
Wildeman (Shelia) of Lawrence, Kansas, Randy Wildeman (Stephanie) of 
Garden City, Kansas, and Steve Wildeman (Kelly) of Topeka, Kansas; 
daughters Shirley Medford (Bob) of Ammon, Idaho, Darlene Gassmann (Alan)
 of Gavette, Arkansas, Norma Stewart (Randy) of Olathe, Kansas, and 
Christy Rathgeber (Brian) of Grainfield, Kansas; 27 grandchildren; 36 
great-grandchildren; and brothers Arthur Katt, Leroy Katt, and Bernie 
Katt, all of Grainfield, Kansas.Virginia was preceded in death by both parents; husband Ralph; 
daughter Linda Wildeman; and siblings Ernest “Junior” Katt and Mary Ann 
Katt.Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 17, 
2022, at St. Agnes Education Center, with vigil and rosary to follow.Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, August 18, 
2022, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, with Father James Thomas as 
celebrant.Memorial contributions are suggested to DSNWK or Gove County Medical 
Center Long Term Care. Donations to the organizations may be sent to 
Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 Main St. Quinter, Kansas, 67752.

Virginia M. Wildeman

Keen K. Brantley, age 82, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022, at 
the Comfort Care Homes attended by Phoenix Hospice in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; 
He was born on June 29, 1940, in Almena, Kansas, the son of Herbert 
Cayton and Wilma Flossie Walters Brantley.&nbsp; 

A resident of Scott City, 
Kansas since 1950 moving from Ordway, Colorado, he was a lawyer and 
partner of Wallace, Brantley, and Shirley Law Office in Scott City, 
Kansas.

He was a US Navy Seal Veteran and was a member of Scott City Lions Club and Masonic Lodge #284 both of Scott City, Kansas.

On September 9, 1966, he married Anita Rochmes in San Diego, California.&nbsp; She survives.

Survivors include his Wife - Anita Brantley of Scott City, Kansas, 
One Son - Aaron &amp; Jill Brantley of Ellsworth, Kansas, One Daughter -
 Leah Brantley &amp; Jeremy Stallbamer of Wichita, Kansas, and Four 
Granddaughters - MaLaney Brantley of Ellsworth, Kansas, MaKinley 
Brantley of Ellsworth, Kansas, Blake Brantley of Wichita, Kansas and 
Sloan Brantley of Wichita, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, and One Brother - Gordon Brantley.

Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 a.m, Saturday, August 20, 
2022, at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas with the Rev. 
Jeff Goetzinger presiding.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 19, 
2022, at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington St., Scott 
City, Kansas, 67871.

Memorials in Lieu Of Flowers may be written to the Wounded Warriors 
in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, 
Kansas, 67871.

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 </figure>Keen K. Brantley, age 82, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022, at 
the Comfort Care Homes attended by Phoenix Hospice in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; 
He was born on June 29, 1940, in Almena, Kansas, the son of Herbert 
Cayton and Wilma Flossie Walters Brantley.&nbsp; A resident of Scott City, 
Kansas since 1950 moving from Ordway, Colorado, he was a lawyer and 
partner of Wallace, Brantley, and Shirley Law Office in Scott City, 
Kansas.He was a US Navy Seal Veteran and was a member of Scott City Lions Club and Masonic Lodge #284 both of Scott City, Kansas.On September 9, 1966, he married Anita Rochmes in San Diego, California.&nbsp; She survives.Survivors include his Wife - Anita Brantley of Scott City, Kansas, 
One Son - Aaron &amp; Jill Brantley of Ellsworth, Kansas, One Daughter -
 Leah Brantley &amp; Jeremy Stallbamer of Wichita, Kansas, and Four 
Granddaughters - MaLaney Brantley of Ellsworth, Kansas, MaKinley 
Brantley of Ellsworth, Kansas, Blake Brantley of Wichita, Kansas and 
Sloan Brantley of Wichita, Kansas.He was preceded in death by his Parents, and One Brother - Gordon Brantley.Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 a.m, Saturday, August 20, 
2022, at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas with the Rev. 
Jeff Goetzinger presiding.Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 19, 
2022, at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington St., Scott 
City, Kansas, 67871.Memorials in Lieu Of Flowers may be written to the Wounded Warriors 
in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, 
Kansas, 67871.

Keen K. Brantley

Mary M. Walter, nee Kreutzer, 64, of Belleville, IL, born Saturday, December 21, 1957, in Hays, KS, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022, at her residence in Belleville, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steven P. Walter; parents, John and Martina, nee Younger, Kreutzer; brother, Solomon Kreutzer, sisters, Betty Lou Kreutzer and Shirley Braun. Surviving are her children, Nicole (Doug) Clayton of Fenton, MO, Mathew (Stacie) Walter of Belleville, IL, Stephanie (Greg) Giedeman of Belleville, IL, Michelle (Anthony) Bergeron of Cottage Grove, MN and Jonathan Walter of Belleville, IL; sisters, Rosie Kreutzer of Victoria, KS and Carol Foos of Great Bend, KS; father-in-law, Victor Walter of Mascoutah, IL, 12 grandchildren; dear nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Express condolences at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kurrusfh.com/">www.kurrusfh.com</a>. Memorials:&nbsp;Memorials may be made to:&nbsp;<a href="http://3littlebirds4life.org/">3littlebirds4life.org</a> Funeral:&nbsp;Private Family Services were held.

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 </figure>Mary M. Walter, nee Kreutzer, 64, of Belleville, IL, born Saturday, December 21, 1957, in Hays, KS, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022, at her residence in Belleville, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steven P. Walter; parents, John and Martina, nee Younger, Kreutzer; brother, Solomon Kreutzer, sisters, Betty Lou Kreutzer and Shirley Braun. Surviving are her children, Nicole (Doug) Clayton of Fenton, MO, Mathew (Stacie) Walter of Belleville, IL, Stephanie (Greg) Giedeman of Belleville, IL, Michelle (Anthony) Bergeron of Cottage Grove, MN and Jonathan Walter of Belleville, IL; sisters, Rosie Kreutzer of Victoria, KS and Carol Foos of Great Bend, KS; father-in-law, Victor Walter of Mascoutah, IL, 12 grandchildren; dear nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Express condolences at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kurrusfh.com/">www.kurrusfh.com</a>. Memorials:&nbsp;Memorials may be made to:&nbsp;<a href="http://3littlebirds4life.org/">3littlebirds4life.org</a> Funeral:&nbsp;Private Family Services were held.

Mary M. Walter

John Terry Jr., 77, was born on November 28, 1944, and entered the 
heavenly realm on August 12, 2022. John, known as Dad, Grandpa, Coach, 
Mr. Terry, JT, was born in Goodland, Kansas, as the middle son of six 
boys. He was raised by Henry and Mildred Wilkening, and a brother, Elmer
 Wilkening, on a farm outside of Haigler, Nebraska, four miles into 
Kansas, creating his loyalty to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. 
John grew up as a farm boy with deep faith, love of family, and 
enjoyment of football. Life taught him the commitment of hard work, yet 
it was his love of sports that led him into teaching. After completing 
high school at Haigler, he attended Fort Hays State University, where he
 played college football and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 
Physical Education, he returned to his hometown. He spent two years 
coaching, teaching, and completing his Master of Science Degree in 
Mathematics, lending him to move forward in his career to Atwood, KS. It
 was here John met the love of his life, Connie. They were married on 
December 23, 1972, including, one daughter, Annette, whom he adopted in 
1973. To this marriage was born four children: Brent, Justin, Jonna, and
 Michael. He was proud of all his children, reminding each of them of 
their accomplishments, teaching every one of them through his last 
breath. 
During his career Coach Terry was a teacher, football, basketball, and 
track coach. He was the assistant boys’ basketball coach in 1971 when 
they won the Men’s State Championship. An honor that was recently 
celebrated and he took great pride in. He was the line coach for the 
high school football team and head track coach for both men’s and 
women’s teams. In 1978, Coach Terry had another advancement in his 
career, which became the definition of who he was: Women’s Basketball 
Head Coach. Although Coach Terry taught math, physical education, was 
part of three consecutive State Football Coaching teams, numerous State 
Track individual and team wins, and many honors as a coach, it was “his 
girls” basketball that encouraged him to continue coaching and teaching 
for over 47 years. 
In 2014, Coach Terry hung up his whistle and passed the torch to the 
next generation of educators. It was during this transition time that 
John began his second 12 year long career of crop adjusting. A job he 
took great pride in, working up until his final days of life. 
Lest not forget the love of the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Football, 
volleyball, basketball, if it had Cornhusker in the name he was on 
board. Traveling to Lincoln every home game weekend and some away games,
 celebrating with family and friends, making new friends. He believed in
 his “Go Big Red” every season (good or less than good) and became a 
season ticket holder for football and volleyball, moving this legacy to 
the next generation on his final day in this world. 
John could be found with the ones he loved the most. Doing what he loved
 the most: golfing, always open for a good wager; hunting dove, 
pheasants, deer (with a great scouting team), or simply working with his
 dogs; fishing with his children, his grandchildren, and then his 
great-grandchildren; or watching his family in their own 
accomplishments. He loved his faith, his home, his family, his friends, 
his students, his teams, his life. 
To quote his last words, “I’ve had a good life, I hate to cry, it is time to go.” 
Coach Terry was preceded in death by his mother and father, Mildred and 
Henry Wilkening; brother Elmer Wilkening; biological parents, John 
Terry, Sr and Bernitta and brother Leland Terry.

He is survived at home 
by his wife Connie Terry and great grandsons; daughter Annette Dunker 
husband Kerry, their children, Sidney (Destanie), Ariel (Kody, children:
 Azia and Brigham), Aubrey (Spencer, children: Ayden and Evryn); son 
Brent Terry wife Jennifer Shane, their children Gerald and Kierra Terry,
 granddaughters, Katie Terry (children: Carter, Rylan, Ni’lah, Luxianna)
 and Lauren Terry; son Justin Terry wife Michelle, their children Peyton
 (Paige), Paige (Devin), Paxton and Payvn; daughter Jonna Kay Terry; son
 Michael Terry wife Sara, their children, Gwen, Allyson and Ava; 
brothers, Cecil Terry, Bill Terry, Dean Terry and Duane Meiris; Beth 
Guth, Mike and Karen Guth and children, and many students, friends and 
colleagues. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m., with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 
18, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Atwood. The Funeral Mass will
 take place at 10 a.m. Friday, August 19, 2022, at the church, with 
burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Atwood.

In lieu of flowers, memorials 
may be made to the Coach Terry Scholarship Fund 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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 </figure>John Terry Jr., 77, was born on November 28, 1944, and entered the 
heavenly realm on August 12, 2022. John, known as Dad, Grandpa, Coach, 
Mr. Terry, JT, was born in Goodland, Kansas, as the middle son of six 
boys. He was raised by Henry and Mildred Wilkening, and a brother, Elmer
 Wilkening, on a farm outside of Haigler, Nebraska, four miles into 
Kansas, creating his loyalty to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. 
John grew up as a farm boy with deep faith, love of family, and 
enjoyment of football. Life taught him the commitment of hard work, yet 
it was his love of sports that led him into teaching. After completing 
high school at Haigler, he attended Fort Hays State University, where he
 played college football and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 
Physical Education, he returned to his hometown. He spent two years 
coaching, teaching, and completing his Master of Science Degree in 
Mathematics, lending him to move forward in his career to Atwood, KS. It
 was here John met the love of his life, Connie. They were married on 
December 23, 1972, including, one daughter, Annette, whom he adopted in 
1973. To this marriage was born four children: Brent, Justin, Jonna, and
 Michael. He was proud of all his children, reminding each of them of 
their accomplishments, teaching every one of them through his last 
breath. 
During his career Coach Terry was a teacher, football, basketball, and 
track coach. He was the assistant boys’ basketball coach in 1971 when 
they won the Men’s State Championship. An honor that was recently 
celebrated and he took great pride in. He was the line coach for the 
high school football team and head track coach for both men’s and 
women’s teams. In 1978, Coach Terry had another advancement in his 
career, which became the definition of who he was: Women’s Basketball 
Head Coach. Although Coach Terry taught math, physical education, was 
part of three consecutive State Football Coaching teams, numerous State 
Track individual and team wins, and many honors as a coach, it was “his 
girls” basketball that encouraged him to continue coaching and teaching 
for over 47 years. 
In 2014, Coach Terry hung up his whistle and passed the torch to the 
next generation of educators. It was during this transition time that 
John began his second 12 year long career of crop adjusting. A job he 
took great pride in, working up until his final days of life. 
Lest not forget the love of the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Football, 
volleyball, basketball, if it had Cornhusker in the name he was on 
board. Traveling to Lincoln every home game weekend and some away games,
 celebrating with family and friends, making new friends. He believed in
 his “Go Big Red” every season (good or less than good) and became a 
season ticket holder for football and volleyball, moving this legacy to 
the next generation on his final day in this world. 
John could be found with the ones he loved the most. Doing what he loved
 the most: golfing, always open for a good wager; hunting dove, 
pheasants, deer (with a great scouting team), or simply working with his
 dogs; fishing with his children, his grandchildren, and then his 
great-grandchildren; or watching his family in their own 
accomplishments. He loved his faith, his home, his family, his friends, 
his students, his teams, his life. 
To quote his last words, “I’ve had a good life, I hate to cry, it is time to go.” 
Coach Terry was preceded in death by his mother and father, Mildred and 
Henry Wilkening; brother Elmer Wilkening; biological parents, John 
Terry, Sr and Bernitta and brother Leland Terry. He is survived at home 
by his wife Connie Terry and great grandsons; daughter Annette Dunker 
husband Kerry, their children, Sidney (Destanie), Ariel (Kody, children:
 Azia and Brigham), Aubrey (Spencer, children: Ayden and Evryn); son 
Brent Terry wife Jennifer Shane, their children Gerald and Kierra Terry,
 granddaughters, Katie Terry (children: Carter, Rylan, Ni’lah, Luxianna)
 and Lauren Terry; son Justin Terry wife Michelle, their children Peyton
 (Paige), Paige (Devin), Paxton and Payvn; daughter Jonna Kay Terry; son
 Michael Terry wife Sara, their children, Gwen, Allyson and Ava; 
brothers, Cecil Terry, Bill Terry, Dean Terry and Duane Meiris; Beth 
Guth, Mike and Karen Guth and children, and many students, friends and 
colleagues. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m., with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 
18, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Atwood. The Funeral Mass will
 take place at 10 a.m. Friday, August 19, 2022, at the church, with 
burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Atwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials 
may be made to the Coach Terry Scholarship Fund 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;

John Terry Jr.

Bryan Anthony Kramer, 42, passed away August 13, 2022, in rural Great
 Bend, Kan. He was born May 9, 1980, in Garden City, Kan., to Norman 
Pete and Jean A. (Scheer) Kramer.&nbsp; Bryan married Radonda Huston May 10, 
2003, in Scott City, Kan.&nbsp; She survives.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Bryan, a longtime resident of Great Bend coming from Garden City, 
co-owned and operated Damm Pipe Testing and Charlie's Place.&nbsp; He was a 
member of Prince of Peace Parish and the Great Bend Chamber of 
Commerce.&nbsp; When Bryan wasn't working, he enjoyed driving his RZR and 
spending time with friends and family, especially his nieces, nephews 
and kids, Jayden and Janica.

Survivors include his wife Radonda of the home, his father, Pete 
Kramer of Great Bend and mother, Jean A. Kramer of Garden City; a son, 
Jayden Kramer and daughter, Janica Kramer both of the home; two sisters,
 Anna Kramer and Stacey Kramer (Milton Barnes) both of Garden City; and 
brother, Nathan Kramer (Barbara Campos) of Garden City.&nbsp; Bryan was 
preceded in death by a brother, Adam Kramer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 18, 
2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father 
Aneesh Parappanattu presiding.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Great Bend 
Cemetery North.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm, 
Wednesday, August 17, with a Vigil and Rosary at 7:00 p.m., all at 
Bryant Funeral Home. 

Memorials are suggested to the Kramer Children's 
Education Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great 
Bend, KS 67530.

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 </figure>Bryan Anthony Kramer, 42, passed away August 13, 2022, in rural Great
 Bend, Kan. He was born May 9, 1980, in Garden City, Kan., to Norman 
Pete and Jean A. (Scheer) Kramer.&nbsp; Bryan married Radonda Huston May 10, 
2003, in Scott City, Kan.&nbsp; She survives.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Bryan, a longtime resident of Great Bend coming from Garden City, 
co-owned and operated Damm Pipe Testing and Charlie's Place.&nbsp; He was a 
member of Prince of Peace Parish and the Great Bend Chamber of 
Commerce.&nbsp; When Bryan wasn't working, he enjoyed driving his RZR and 
spending time with friends and family, especially his nieces, nephews 
and kids, Jayden and Janica.Survivors include his wife Radonda of the home, his father, Pete 
Kramer of Great Bend and mother, Jean A. Kramer of Garden City; a son, 
Jayden Kramer and daughter, Janica Kramer both of the home; two sisters,
 Anna Kramer and Stacey Kramer (Milton Barnes) both of Garden City; and 
brother, Nathan Kramer (Barbara Campos) of Garden City.&nbsp; Bryan was 
preceded in death by a brother, Adam Kramer.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 18, 
2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father 
Aneesh Parappanattu presiding.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Great Bend 
Cemetery North.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm, 
Wednesday, August 17, with a Vigil and Rosary at 7:00 p.m., all at 
Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the Kramer Children's 
Education Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great 
Bend, KS 67530.

Bryan Anthony Kramer

Evelyn Lucille Hoffman, 92, died August 13, 2022, at Clara Barton 
Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born June 11, 1930, at St. Rose 
Hospital, Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of Ferdinand and Angela 
(Werner) Johanning. On September 10, 1953, she married Victor Hoffman at
 St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood, Kansas. He survives.

A lifetime resident of the Ellinwood and Hoisington area, Evelyn 
graduated from Ellinwood High School in 1948. She then attended Sacred 
Heart College, where she was a music major, but later graduated as a 
R.N. from St. Rose School of Nursing in Great Bend in 1953. She worked 
as a R.N. at the Emporia Hospital for a short time. After she and her 
husband moved to Hoisington, she utilized these skills in her life long 
work of being a farm wife and mother.

Evelyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
 She was a homemaker, a partner in Hoffman Ranches, and E&amp;V Oil 
Company. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church and Altar 
Society, where she exhibited her strong faith both in worship and in 
church activities, like leading RCIA classes. She was a volunteer for 
over 50 years for the American Red Cross Bloodmobile, and served on the 
Barton County Planning Board from 1985-1988. 

Memberships included the 
St. Rose and Dominican Alumni Association and Kansas Farm Bureau. In 
2002, Evelyn was the recipient of the Farm Bureau Century Farm Award. 
Her great grandfather, Ferdinand Koett, acquired the land in 1892, and 
it has been owned by family members since. She was a talented painter, a
 beautiful piano player, and enjoyed playing bridge with the Tri-N 
Bridge Club. With her main focus being faith, family and friends.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 69 years; four children, 
Alan (Kathy) Hoffman of Hoisington, Joan Hoffman of Lawrence, Wayne 
(Melanie) Hoffman of Red Cloud, Neb., and Leon Hoffman of Peyton, Colo.;
 a son-in-law, Todd Musser; ten grandchildren, Eric (Mandy) Hoffman, 
Kevin (Veronica) Hoffman, Nathan (Kimberly) Hoffman, Ryan (Jenna) 
Hoffman, Bejamin Myers, Paul Myers, Landon (Breanna) Hoffman, Aliese 
Hoffman, Sarah Musser, and Marisa Musser; fourteen great-grandchildren; 
and a sister, Arlene Kutina of Great Bend. She is preceded in death by 
her parents; a daughter, Ann E. Musser; and a sister, Thelma Dreiling.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 16, 
2022, with family to greet friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m., and a Vigil
 and Rosary to begin at 7 p.m., all at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 17, 
2022, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, celebrated by Father 
Anselm Eke and Deacon Keith Hoffman. Burial will follow in St. John 
Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington.

Memorial may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 
Clara Barton Hospital Foundation or St. John Catholic Cemetery, in care 
of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Evelyn Lucille Hoffman, 92, died August 13, 2022, at Clara Barton 
Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born June 11, 1930, at St. Rose 
Hospital, Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of Ferdinand and Angela 
(Werner) Johanning. On September 10, 1953, she married Victor Hoffman at
 St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood, Kansas. He survives.A lifetime resident of the Ellinwood and Hoisington area, Evelyn 
graduated from Ellinwood High School in 1948. She then attended Sacred 
Heart College, where she was a music major, but later graduated as a 
R.N. from St. Rose School of Nursing in Great Bend in 1953. She worked 
as a R.N. at the Emporia Hospital for a short time. After she and her 
husband moved to Hoisington, she utilized these skills in her life long 
work of being a farm wife and mother.Evelyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
 She was a homemaker, a partner in Hoffman Ranches, and E&amp;V Oil 
Company. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church and Altar 
Society, where she exhibited her strong faith both in worship and in 
church activities, like leading RCIA classes. She was a volunteer for 
over 50 years for the American Red Cross Bloodmobile, and served on the 
Barton County Planning Board from 1985-1988. Memberships included the 
St. Rose and Dominican Alumni Association and Kansas Farm Bureau. In 
2002, Evelyn was the recipient of the Farm Bureau Century Farm Award. 
Her great grandfather, Ferdinand Koett, acquired the land in 1892, and 
it has been owned by family members since. She was a talented painter, a
 beautiful piano player, and enjoyed playing bridge with the Tri-N 
Bridge Club. With her main focus being faith, family and friends.She is survived by her husband of nearly 69 years; four children, 
Alan (Kathy) Hoffman of Hoisington, Joan Hoffman of Lawrence, Wayne 
(Melanie) Hoffman of Red Cloud, Neb., and Leon Hoffman of Peyton, Colo.;
 a son-in-law, Todd Musser; ten grandchildren, Eric (Mandy) Hoffman, 
Kevin (Veronica) Hoffman, Nathan (Kimberly) Hoffman, Ryan (Jenna) 
Hoffman, Bejamin Myers, Paul Myers, Landon (Breanna) Hoffman, Aliese 
Hoffman, Sarah Musser, and Marisa Musser; fourteen great-grandchildren; 
and a sister, Arlene Kutina of Great Bend. She is preceded in death by 
her parents; a daughter, Ann E. Musser; and a sister, Thelma Dreiling.Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 16, 
2022, with family to greet friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m., and a Vigil
 and Rosary to begin at 7 p.m., all at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 17, 
2022, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, celebrated by Father 
Anselm Eke and Deacon Keith Hoffman. Burial will follow in St. John 
Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington.Memorial may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 
Clara Barton Hospital Foundation or St. John Catholic Cemetery, in care 
of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Evelyn Lucille Hoffman

Virginia Wildeman, age 93, of Grainfield, Kansas, passed away on August 14, 2022, at Gove County Medical Center. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Virginia Wildeman, age 93, of Grainfield, Kansas, passed away on August 14, 2022, at Gove County Medical Center. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Virginia Wildeman

Melvin Pfannenstiel, age 86, of Hays, Kansas, died Monday, August 8, 2022, at his home.

He was born June 19, 1936, in Hays, Kansas, to Casper and Georgine 
(Dreiling) Pfannenstiel.&nbsp; He married Cora Lee (Schmidt) on January 2, 
1960, in Severine, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on May 1, 2020.&nbsp;

He was a bookkeeper and did accounting most all of his life. He worked 
for TMP-Marian High School, Wasinger Brothers Plumbing-Heating and A/C,&nbsp;
 Bruce Weilert Company, Northwestern Office Supply, Vitztum Commercial 
Flooring, and Fox &amp; Co.&nbsp;

Mel grew up in Hays, was a 1954 graduate of St. Joseph Military Academy,
 he attended one year at St. Francis Seminary, and was a graduate of 
Fort Hays State College.&nbsp;

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of St. Joseph Catholic 
Church, St. Joseph Knights of Columbus, and the American Legion.

Survivors include his children, Mark Pfannenstiel, Hays, KS; and Cindy 
Pfannenstiel, Pensnett, England; his brother, Marvin Pfannenstiel, Hays,
 KS; his sister, Donna Harkness, Hays, KS.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; his son, Matthew; his 
brother, Irvin Pfannenstiel; his sisters, Wilma Staab; Anita Pfeifer, 
JoAnn Winkley; and Darlene Bender.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 16, 2022,&nbsp; at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 13th and Ash, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Military 
Honors will be conducted&nbsp;by the Hays V.F.W. Post 9076.&nbsp;

A vigil service and a Knights of Columbus rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. 
Monday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, 
Hays, Kansas 67601.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, and from 9:00 to 9:45
 A.M.&nbsp; Tuesday, all at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.

The family suggests memorials payable to: TMP-Marian High School in care of the mortuary.

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>Melvin Pfannenstiel, age 86, of Hays, Kansas, died Monday, August 8, 2022, at his home.He was born June 19, 1936, in Hays, Kansas, to Casper and Georgine 
(Dreiling) Pfannenstiel.&nbsp; He married Cora Lee (Schmidt) on January 2, 
1960, in Severine, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on May 1, 2020.&nbsp;He was a bookkeeper and did accounting most all of his life. He worked 
for TMP-Marian High School, Wasinger Brothers Plumbing-Heating and A/C,&nbsp;
 Bruce Weilert Company, Northwestern Office Supply, Vitztum Commercial 
Flooring, and Fox &amp; Co.&nbsp;Mel grew up in Hays, was a 1954 graduate of St. Joseph Military Academy,
 he attended one year at St. Francis Seminary, and was a graduate of 
Fort Hays State College.&nbsp;He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of St. Joseph Catholic 
Church, St. Joseph Knights of Columbus, and the American Legion.Survivors include his children, Mark Pfannenstiel, Hays, KS; and Cindy 
Pfannenstiel, Pensnett, England; his brother, Marvin Pfannenstiel, Hays,
 KS; his sister, Donna Harkness, Hays, KS.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; his son, Matthew; his 
brother, Irvin Pfannenstiel; his sisters, Wilma Staab; Anita Pfeifer, 
JoAnn Winkley; and Darlene Bender.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 16, 2022,&nbsp; at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 13th and Ash, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Military 
Honors will be conducted&nbsp;by the Hays V.F.W. Post 9076.&nbsp;A vigil service and a Knights of Columbus rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. 
Monday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, 
Hays, Kansas 67601.Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, and from 9:00 to 9:45
 A.M.&nbsp; Tuesday, all at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.The family suggests memorials payable to: TMP-Marian High School in care of the mortuary.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or 
can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Melvin Pfannenstiel

Shirley
 Munson-Pfeifer, age 93, of Hays, Kansas, wife of Wilbert D. Pfeifer, 
died Friday, August 12, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

Services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

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 </figure>Shirley
 Munson-Pfeifer, age 93, of Hays, Kansas, wife of Wilbert D. Pfeifer, 
died Friday, August 12, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.Services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or 
can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Shirley Munson-Pfeifer

Debra Rose Langer, 70, passed away on August 11, 2022, at Wesley 
Medical Center in Wichita. She was born on January 31, 1952, in Great 
Bend, to Albion &amp; Marcelline (Schwartz) Suchy. She married Robert 
“Bob” Langer July 1, 2002, in Great Bend.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Debra was a retired custodian for 
Barton Community College and USD 428. She was a member of Prince of 
Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and the Altar Society. 
She liked playing bingo and tending to plants and flowers. Debra enjoyed
 spending time with her family but especially loved being with her 
grandchildren.

Survivors include, her husband Bob Langer of the home; two sons, 
Travis Moos (Kimmie Christendon) and Curtis Moos (Rachel Corn) all of 
Great Bend; a daughter, Tammy Cruse (Tim) of Sedgwick; a brother, Randy 
Suchy (Cristy) of Great Bend; four sisters, Diane Morris of Hoisington, 
Brenda Ohnmacht (Steve) of Great Bend, Arlene Manning (Greg) of 
Ellinwood and Coleen "Coke" Suchy of Bushton; a sister in law, Kay Suchy
 of Great Bend; and ten grandchildren, Sydney Moos (Christian Pierce), 
Camryn Moos, Kaleigh Sheets, Addilie Sheets, Waylon Sheets, Addison 
Moos, Landon Moos, Natalie Moos, Heather Cruse and Kyle Cruse. She was 
preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Rick Suchy; and 
brother-in-law, Wade Morris.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 15, 
2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society Rosary and prayer 
service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 
a.m., Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with
 Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest 
Memorial Park in Great Bend. 

Memorials have been designated to Golden 
Belt Humane Society or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in care of
 Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Debra Rose Langer, 70, passed away on August 11, 2022, at Wesley 
Medical Center in Wichita. She was born on January 31, 1952, in Great 
Bend, to Albion &amp; Marcelline (Schwartz) Suchy. She married Robert 
“Bob” Langer July 1, 2002, in Great Bend.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Debra was a retired custodian for 
Barton Community College and USD 428. She was a member of Prince of 
Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and the Altar Society. 
She liked playing bingo and tending to plants and flowers. Debra enjoyed
 spending time with her family but especially loved being with her 
grandchildren.Survivors include, her husband Bob Langer of the home; two sons, 
Travis Moos (Kimmie Christendon) and Curtis Moos (Rachel Corn) all of 
Great Bend; a daughter, Tammy Cruse (Tim) of Sedgwick; a brother, Randy 
Suchy (Cristy) of Great Bend; four sisters, Diane Morris of Hoisington, 
Brenda Ohnmacht (Steve) of Great Bend, Arlene Manning (Greg) of 
Ellinwood and Coleen "Coke" Suchy of Bushton; a sister in law, Kay Suchy
 of Great Bend; and ten grandchildren, Sydney Moos (Christian Pierce), 
Camryn Moos, Kaleigh Sheets, Addilie Sheets, Waylon Sheets, Addison 
Moos, Landon Moos, Natalie Moos, Heather Cruse and Kyle Cruse. She was 
preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Rick Suchy; and 
brother-in-law, Wade Morris.Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 15, 
2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society Rosary and prayer 
service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 
a.m., Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with
 Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest 
Memorial Park in Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to Golden 
Belt Humane Society or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in care of
 Bryant Funeral Home.

Debra Rose Langer

Jesse Dwain West, age 29, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022, 
in Leoti, Kansas. He was born on August 30, 1992, in Tribune, Kansas. A 
loving husband and father, he lived nearly his entire life in the 
community and was known as a jokester and life of the party. He served 
in the National Guard for over 10 years and was employed by Seaboard in 
Leoti, Kansas.

On October 23, 2016, Jesse married Paige Summers in Leoti, Kansas. She survives.

Survivors include his wife, his children, Michael, Lucas, and Reign 
West of Leoti, Kansas, his mother, Sarah Pitzer, his grandparents Doris 
&amp; Gene Langdon, his “mom” Kim Billinger, one brother Daniel &amp; 
Alannah West of Leoti, Kansas, two sisters, Amber Snell of Leoti, 
Kansas, Hollie Snell of Watkins Falls, New York, one brother/nephew 
Bently Guilfoyle of Leoti, Kansas, his father and mother-in-law, Richard
 &amp; Patty Summers of Colby, Kansas, sister-in-law Amanda &amp; Jeff 
Hollenhors of Colby, Kansas, sister-in-law Stephanie &amp; Blake Steiert
 of Welford, South Carolina and many extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his uncle, Frank Langdon, and cousins Greg Martinez III, Curtis Anderson, and Daune Snyder.

A memorial service will be held at Christ Covenant Presbyterian 
Church in Leoti, Kansas on Friday, August 19, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. with 
pastor Stephen Morefield presiding.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be given to the Jesse West Memorial 
fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 161, Leoti, KS 
67861.

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 </figure>Jesse Dwain West, age 29, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022, 
in Leoti, Kansas. He was born on August 30, 1992, in Tribune, Kansas. A 
loving husband and father, he lived nearly his entire life in the 
community and was known as a jokester and life of the party. He served 
in the National Guard for over 10 years and was employed by Seaboard in 
Leoti, Kansas.On October 23, 2016, Jesse married Paige Summers in Leoti, Kansas. She survives.Survivors include his wife, his children, Michael, Lucas, and Reign 
West of Leoti, Kansas, his mother, Sarah Pitzer, his grandparents Doris 
&amp; Gene Langdon, his “mom” Kim Billinger, one brother Daniel &amp; 
Alannah West of Leoti, Kansas, two sisters, Amber Snell of Leoti, 
Kansas, Hollie Snell of Watkins Falls, New York, one brother/nephew 
Bently Guilfoyle of Leoti, Kansas, his father and mother-in-law, Richard
 &amp; Patty Summers of Colby, Kansas, sister-in-law Amanda &amp; Jeff 
Hollenhors of Colby, Kansas, sister-in-law Stephanie &amp; Blake Steiert
 of Welford, South Carolina and many extended family members.He was preceded in death by his uncle, Frank Langdon, and cousins Greg Martinez III, Curtis Anderson, and Daune Snyder.A memorial service will be held at Christ Covenant Presbyterian 
Church in Leoti, Kansas on Friday, August 19, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. with 
pastor Stephen Morefield presiding.Interment will be at a later date.Memorials in lieu of flowers may be given to the Jesse West Memorial 
fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 161, Leoti, KS 
67861.

Jesse Dwain West

Lillie Marjorie Ludwig, 95, Olathe, KS, formerly of Oakley, KS passed 
away Monday, August 8, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society, Olathe 
Lillie was born on April 8, 1927, in Vermillion, KS to Jacob Samuel and 
Minnie Emiline (Noble) McGowan. She attended grade school at Vermillion.
 In 1941 her parents moved to Goodland, KS. She graduated from Goodland 
High School in 1945 and attended the Northwest Institute of Medical 
Laboratory Technology at Minneapolis, MN. Upon graduating, she went to 
work for the doctor at the hospital in Cheyenne Wells, CO.

While working
 there, she met the love of her life, Leo. Lillie married Leo M. Ludwig 
on May 4, 1947, at the Catholic Church in Goodland, KS. They lived in 
Cheyenne Wells, CO for two years where they were involved in the family 
grocery business. In 1949 they moved to Oakley, KS and raised five 
children: Richard, Ronald, Stephen, James, and Paula. Lillie was a 
homemaker until all her children were in school. She was a volunteer at 
St. Joseph Catholic School for many years and did the Catholic Church 
bulletin for 25 years. In 1976, she became a Para for the Oakley Public 
School. She retired in 1989. Upon their retirement, she and Leo did 
extensive travelling which included a 6-week tour of Europe. Lillie 
moved to Olathe in 2013 and attended Divine Mercy Church, Gardner, KS. 
Lillie was preceded in death by her parents; husband Leo and siblings: 
Francis McGowan, Ralph McGowan and Lulu Barnett. She is survived by her 
children, Richard (Nancy) Ludwig, Gardner, KS, Ronald (Mary) Ludwig, 
Denver, CO, Stephen (Deb) Ludwig, Hays, KS, James (Carol) Ludwig, 
Andover, KS and Paula (Dan) Naden, Olathe, KS; 15 grandchildren and 26 
great-grandchildren. 
The family will receive friends Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 
9-9:30 a.m., with a Rosary at 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial follows
 at 10:00 a.m., all at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oakley, Kansas. 
Inurnment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Oakley.

Memorial contributions may be 
made to St. Joseph’s Catholic School, and sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. 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>Lillie Marjorie Ludwig, 95, Olathe, KS, formerly of Oakley, KS passed 
away Monday, August 8, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society, Olathe 
Lillie was born on April 8, 1927, in Vermillion, KS to Jacob Samuel and 
Minnie Emiline (Noble) McGowan. She attended grade school at Vermillion.
 In 1941 her parents moved to Goodland, KS. She graduated from Goodland 
High School in 1945 and attended the Northwest Institute of Medical 
Laboratory Technology at Minneapolis, MN. Upon graduating, she went to 
work for the doctor at the hospital in Cheyenne Wells, CO. While working
 there, she met the love of her life, Leo. Lillie married Leo M. Ludwig 
on May 4, 1947, at the Catholic Church in Goodland, KS. They lived in 
Cheyenne Wells, CO for two years where they were involved in the family 
grocery business. In 1949 they moved to Oakley, KS and raised five 
children: Richard, Ronald, Stephen, James, and Paula. Lillie was a 
homemaker until all her children were in school. She was a volunteer at 
St. Joseph Catholic School for many years and did the Catholic Church 
bulletin for 25 years. In 1976, she became a Para for the Oakley Public 
School. She retired in 1989. Upon their retirement, she and Leo did 
extensive travelling which included a 6-week tour of Europe. Lillie 
moved to Olathe in 2013 and attended Divine Mercy Church, Gardner, KS. 
Lillie was preceded in death by her parents; husband Leo and siblings: 
Francis McGowan, Ralph McGowan and Lulu Barnett. She is survived by her 
children, Richard (Nancy) Ludwig, Gardner, KS, Ronald (Mary) Ludwig, 
Denver, CO, Stephen (Deb) Ludwig, Hays, KS, James (Carol) Ludwig, 
Andover, KS and Paula (Dan) Naden, Olathe, KS; 15 grandchildren and 26 
great-grandchildren. 
The family will receive friends Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 
9-9:30 a.m., with a Rosary at 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial follows
 at 10:00 a.m., all at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oakley, Kansas. 
Inurnment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Oakley. Memorial contributions may be 
made to St. Joseph’s Catholic School, and sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or condolences 
visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Lillie Marjorie Ludwig

Charles T. “Chuck” Schmidt, 90, of Auburn, Ind., died Thursday, August 11, 2022, at his home. Chuck was born March 14, 1932, in Hays, Kansas, a son of the late Bernard and Katherine Schmidt. 

Chuck was a graduate of Proviso East High School in Maywood, IL, and then received a B.S in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois and earned his MBA from the University of Chicago. His first job was as a first line supervisor on the manufacturing floor. His second was serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean war, being stationed in the Marshall Islands. From there, he returned to manufacturing and working his way up until he became a Plant Manager for Borg Warner, the company that brought him to Auburn. When the local plant sold, he became President of the new Auburn Gear. 

He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Auburn and was a 40-year choir member. He was also the past Chairman of the board at the ACD Museum, past President of the YMCA, co-founder of HOPE (Help Our Pupils Excel), past member of the Engineering Advisory Board at the University of Illinois, had received the Allen Graber Good Citizen Award in 2007 and was an avid golfer at Greenhurst Country Club. 

Survivors include his wife Mary Schmidt of Auburn; sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Sonja Schmidt of Macomb, IL, Joe Schmidt of Auburn and Dave and Jennifer Schmidt of Arlington, VA; daughters and a son-in-law, Lorie Schmidt of Alexandria, VA and Nancy and Jim Gramentine of Lake Worth, FL;  five grandchildren, Ben Gramentine, Nate Gramentine, Sam Schmidt, Christopher Schmidt and Nicki Schmidt; sisters and a brother-in-law, Thelma Wagner of Northlake, IL and Jean and Dale Fredricks of Lafayette, CA; brother-in-law, Tom O’ Brochta; sister-in-law, Mary Schmidt. 

 He was preceded in death by brothers, Thomas Schmidt and Lawrence Schmidt; and sisters, Edith Mills, Ann O’Brochta and Marie Schmidt. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday with visitation one hour prior at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 500 E. Seventh Street, Auburn. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. with a vigil service starting 4 p.m. at Pinnington Funeral &amp; Cremation Services 502 N. Main Street Auburn. Burial will be held in Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, Auburn. 

Memorial donations may be made to the YMCA of DeKalb County or to the ACD Museum.

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 </figure>Charles T. “Chuck” Schmidt, 90, of Auburn, Ind., died Thursday, August 11, 2022, at his home. Chuck was born March 14, 1932, in Hays, Kansas, a son of the late Bernard and Katherine Schmidt. Chuck was a graduate of Proviso East High School in Maywood, IL, and then received a B.S in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois and earned his MBA from the University of Chicago. His first job was as a first line supervisor on the manufacturing floor. His second was serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean war, being stationed in the Marshall Islands. From there, he returned to manufacturing and working his way up until he became a Plant Manager for Borg Warner, the company that brought him to Auburn. When the local plant sold, he became President of the new Auburn Gear. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Auburn and was a 40-year choir member. He was also the past Chairman of the board at the ACD Museum, past President of the YMCA, co-founder of HOPE (Help Our Pupils Excel), past member of the Engineering Advisory Board at the University of Illinois, had received the Allen Graber Good Citizen Award in 2007 and was an avid golfer at Greenhurst Country Club. Survivors include his wife Mary Schmidt of Auburn; sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Sonja Schmidt of Macomb, IL, Joe Schmidt of Auburn and Dave and Jennifer Schmidt of Arlington, VA; daughters and a son-in-law, Lorie Schmidt of Alexandria, VA and Nancy and Jim Gramentine of Lake Worth, FL; five grandchildren, Ben Gramentine, Nate Gramentine, Sam Schmidt, Christopher Schmidt and Nicki Schmidt; sisters and a brother-in-law, Thelma Wagner of Northlake, IL and Jean and Dale Fredricks of Lafayette, CA; brother-in-law, Tom O’ Brochta; sister-in-law, Mary Schmidt. He was preceded in death by brothers, Thomas Schmidt and Lawrence Schmidt; and sisters, Edith Mills, Ann O’Brochta and Marie Schmidt. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday with visitation one hour prior at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 500 E. Seventh Street, Auburn. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. with a vigil service starting 4 p.m. at Pinnington Funeral &amp; Cremation Services 502 N. Main Street Auburn. Burial will be held in Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, Auburn. Memorial donations may be made to the YMCA of DeKalb County or to the ACD Museum.

Charles T. 'Chuck' Schmidt

Carol Jean Heller, 90, of Salina, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, 
August 10, 2022. She was born on October 2, 1931, in Norton County, 
Kan., to Curtis and Elizabeth (Lathrop) Kelly.

Carol graduated nursing school in 1952 from St. Luke’s Hospital, 
Kansas City. On November 8, 1953, she and Donald Max Heller were united 
in marriage in Norton.

Carol is survived by her daughters, Marlene Edwards (Dennis), 
Sundance, Wyo., Marilyn Rose (Paul), Palmetto, Fla., and Martha Smith, 
Salina; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Don.

A private service and burial will be held at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Carol Heller Trust, 
for a nursing scholarship, care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N 8th St., Salina, 
KS 67401.

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 </figure>Carol Jean Heller, 90, of Salina, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, 
August 10, 2022. She was born on October 2, 1931, in Norton County, 
Kan., to Curtis and Elizabeth (Lathrop) Kelly.Carol graduated nursing school in 1952 from St. Luke’s Hospital, 
Kansas City. On November 8, 1953, she and Donald Max Heller were united 
in marriage in Norton.Carol is survived by her daughters, Marlene Edwards (Dennis), 
Sundance, Wyo., Marilyn Rose (Paul), Palmetto, Fla., and Martha Smith, 
Salina; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.She is preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Don.A private service and burial will be held at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Carol Heller Trust, 
for a nursing scholarship, care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N 8th St., Salina, 
KS 67401.

Carol Jean Heller

Bob Cook, 97, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, July 10th, 2022. 
Bob was born in St. Francis, Kansas, on November 8, 1924, a son of Arthur Robert Cook and Irene (Carlson) Cook Weis. 
He worked in soil conservation, road construction, and owned and operated Cook Mobile Home Service. 
Bob served during WWII in the United States Army as a paratrooper from 1944 - 1946. 
On May 25, 1950, Bob married Beverly M. Shores in Goodland, Kansas. 
Bob and his daughter, Cathy were avid world travelers, specifically to 
Costa Rica, Europe, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, and throughout the United 
States. He loved to visit his nieces and nephews and friends at the 
Salina VFW and American Legion Posts. 
Bob looked forward to family get-togethers, holidays, cook-outs, and other events. 
He was also blessed to be able to take the Kansas Honor Flight #12, 
April 30-May 2, 2014, and the Dream Flight on August 26, 2021. 
Survivors include his daughter, Cathy Boll, (Joe Miller) of Salina, 
Kansas; granddog, River; step-grandchildren; step-great grandchildren; 
and nieces and nephews. 
He is preceded in death by his parents, Irene and Fred Weis; 
grandparents, John and Izzy Carlson; wife, Beverly; son, Dale Cook; 
sisters, Jeannette Baxley, and Ruby Morton.

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

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 </figure>Bob Cook, 97, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, July 10th, 2022. 
Bob was born in St. Francis, Kansas, on November 8, 1924, a son of Arthur Robert Cook and Irene (Carlson) Cook Weis. 
He worked in soil conservation, road construction, and owned and operated Cook Mobile Home Service. 
Bob served during WWII in the United States Army as a paratrooper from 1944 - 1946. 
On May 25, 1950, Bob married Beverly M. Shores in Goodland, Kansas. 
Bob and his daughter, Cathy were avid world travelers, specifically to 
Costa Rica, Europe, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, and throughout the United 
States. He loved to visit his nieces and nephews and friends at the 
Salina VFW and American Legion Posts. 
Bob looked forward to family get-togethers, holidays, cook-outs, and other events. 
He was also blessed to be able to take the Kansas Honor Flight #12, 
April 30-May 2, 2014, and the Dream Flight on August 26, 2021. 
Survivors include his daughter, Cathy Boll, (Joe Miller) of Salina, 
Kansas; granddog, River; step-grandchildren; step-great grandchildren; 
and nieces and nephews. 
He is preceded in death by his parents, Irene and Fred Weis; 
grandparents, John and Izzy Carlson; wife, Beverly; son, Dale Cook; 
sisters, Jeannette Baxley, and Ruby Morton.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Bob-Cook">HERE</a> for service details.

Bob Cook

William "Bill" Dible, 89, of Rexford, Kansas, and Bonita Springs, 
Florida, passed away on August 9, 2022, at the Landmark Hospital of SWFL,
 in Lehigh Acres, Fla. 
Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at 
Baalmann Mortuary in Colby, KS. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. 
Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at the Rexford Community Church, Rexford, 
KS, with burial in the Rexford Cemetery.

Lunch will follow at the 
church.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>William "Bill" Dible, 89, of Rexford, Kansas, and Bonita Springs, 
Florida, passed away on August 9, 2022, at the Landmark Hospital of SWFL,
 in Lehigh Acres, Fla. 
Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at 
Baalmann Mortuary in Colby, KS. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. 
Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at the Rexford Community Church, Rexford, 
KS, with burial in the Rexford Cemetery. Lunch will follow at the 
church.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

William 'Bill' Dible

Beverly Jean (Bishop) Smith passed away on June 26th
 at her home in Salina after battling Leukemia, surrounded by family. 
Beverly was born on April 18th, 1937, in Wichita, KS to Adelbert “Ebby” 
Bishop and Anna Laura (Winter) Bishop. She grew up in Derby, KS and 
graduated from Derby High School. She went on to get her B.A. in 
Secondary Education from Friends University in Wichita, KS. 

After 
graduating, she accepted a teaching position with Rozelle High School in 
Rozelle, KS where she lived for two years. She then moved to Mankato, KS
 where she became the Jewell County Extension Agent for three and half 
years. This is also where she met her future husband, Jack Smith.

Beverly moved to Salina, KS and worked for the Saline County 
Extension Service for ten years. In this period, she also married Jack 
and obtained her master’s degrees in both Family &amp; Childhood 
Development and Consumer Economics from Kansas State University in 
Manhattan, KS. &nbsp;

After taking a few year years off to raise their two boys, Beverly 
went back to work as an Associate Professor at Kansas Wesleyan 
University where she taught for 17 years. She served on many committees 
and was a faculty member for Kansas State University for 13 years before
 retiring from Kansas Wesleyan. Before she officially retired, she was a
 consultant for Mid-American Nazarene, Baker University, Ottawa 
University and Saint Mary’s University.

Throughout her life she volunteered for many groups including being a
 camp counselor for 20 years, and a 4-H community leader. She was an 
administrator for the Salina Track Club/Junior Olympics and took many 
groups of students on trips to New York and 4-H members to Washington 
D.C. Beverly was also a member of the First Christian Church in Salina, 
where she taught Sunday School and served on the board.

Her interest included travel, cooking, sewing, sports and attending 
community theatre. She spent her last few years, taking care of her 
husband and adoring her grandkids.

Beverly was preceded in death by her husband, Jack A. Smith, both of 
her parents and her siblings Paul Bishop and Juanita “Bishop” Meissen.

She is survived by her son’s Jeffrey Alan Smith of Lee’s Summit, MO, and Matthew Lynn Smith of

Overland Park, KS and her four grandchildren: Ethan Alexander Smith, 
Rachel Louise Smith, Owen Jeffrey Smith, and Nathan William Smith. Along
 with her nephews Greg Meissen of Wichita, Steve Meissen of 
Fayetteville, GA and Gerald Winkle of Puyallup, WA.

Memorial Service will be held for Beverly and Jack on August 20th at 10:00 a.m. at Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Memorials may be made to the Saline County 4-H Development Fund.

Beverly Jean (Bishop) Smith passed away on June 26th
 at her home in Salina after battling Leukemia, surrounded by family. 
Beverly was born on April 18th, 1937, in Wichita, KS to Adelbert “Ebby” 
Bishop and Anna Laura (Winter) Bishop. She grew up in Derby, KS and 
graduated from Derby High School. She went on to get her B.A. in 
Secondary Education from Friends University in Wichita, KS. After 
graduating, she accepted a teaching position with Rozelle High School in 
Rozelle, KS where she lived for two years. She then moved to Mankato, KS
 where she became the Jewell County Extension Agent for three and half 
years. This is also where she met her future husband, Jack Smith.Beverly moved to Salina, KS and worked for the Saline County 
Extension Service for ten years. In this period, she also married Jack 
and obtained her master’s degrees in both Family &amp; Childhood 
Development and Consumer Economics from Kansas State University in 
Manhattan, KS. &nbsp;After taking a few year years off to raise their two boys, Beverly 
went back to work as an Associate Professor at Kansas Wesleyan 
University where she taught for 17 years. She served on many committees 
and was a faculty member for Kansas State University for 13 years before
 retiring from Kansas Wesleyan. Before she officially retired, she was a
 consultant for Mid-American Nazarene, Baker University, Ottawa 
University and Saint Mary’s University.Throughout her life she volunteered for many groups including being a
 camp counselor for 20 years, and a 4-H community leader. She was an 
administrator for the Salina Track Club/Junior Olympics and took many 
groups of students on trips to New York and 4-H members to Washington 
D.C. Beverly was also a member of the First Christian Church in Salina, 
where she taught Sunday School and served on the board.Her interest included travel, cooking, sewing, sports and attending 
community theatre. She spent her last few years, taking care of her 
husband and adoring her grandkids.Beverly was preceded in death by her husband, Jack A. Smith, both of 
her parents and her siblings Paul Bishop and Juanita “Bishop” Meissen.She is survived by her son’s Jeffrey Alan Smith of Lee’s Summit, MO, and Matthew Lynn Smith ofOverland Park, KS and her four grandchildren: Ethan Alexander Smith, 
Rachel Louise Smith, Owen Jeffrey Smith, and Nathan William Smith. Along
 with her nephews Greg Meissen of Wichita, Steve Meissen of 
Fayetteville, GA and Gerald Winkle of Puyallup, WA.Memorial Service will be held for Beverly and Jack on August 20th at 10:00 a.m. at Ryan Mortuary, Salina.Memorials may be made to the Saline County 4-H Development Fund.

Beverly Jean (Bishop) Smith

Harold Dallas “Bud” Wolfe, 86, passed away August 11, 2022, at the 
University of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. He was born on 
November 20, 1935, at Lorraine, to Harold &amp; Thelma (Reed) Wolfe. He 
met the love of his life Lois Marie Bowman in the spring of 1965 on a 
blind date. On July 4th, 1965, Bud asked Lois to marry him and on November 20, 1965, they were married in Galesburg, Kan.

A longtime Great Bend resident, Bud worked in the oilfield for many 
years and loved to talk about it. He also worked in the gym at Barton 
Community College and for the City of Great Bend until his retirement in
 1991. He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene and loved his 
church family. Bud especially loved to spend time with his family. &nbsp;

Survivors include, his wife, Lois Wolfe of the home; two children, 
Tina Curran (Tom) and Tim Wolfe all of Great Bend; four grandchildren, 
Rosie Berger (Dagan), Kyrie Bair (Mal), Logan Wolfe and Lakin Wolfe; 
three great grandchildren; and a very special cousin, Patti Wolfe Bailey
 (Vernon). He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Richard 
Wolfe; and a sister, Shirley Ewald.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 15, 
2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 to
 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 
16, 2022, at First Church of the Nazarene in Great Bend, with Pastor 
Josh Foster presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. 


Memorials have been designated to First Church of the Nazarene or BCC 
Athletic Department, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Harold Dallas “Bud” Wolfe, 86, passed away August 11, 2022, at the 
University of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. He was born on 
November 20, 1935, at Lorraine, to Harold &amp; Thelma (Reed) Wolfe. He 
met the love of his life Lois Marie Bowman in the spring of 1965 on a 
blind date. On July 4th, 1965, Bud asked Lois to marry him and on November 20, 1965, they were married in Galesburg, Kan.A longtime Great Bend resident, Bud worked in the oilfield for many 
years and loved to talk about it. He also worked in the gym at Barton 
Community College and for the City of Great Bend until his retirement in
 1991. He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene and loved his 
church family. Bud especially loved to spend time with his family. &nbsp;Survivors include, his wife, Lois Wolfe of the home; two children, 
Tina Curran (Tom) and Tim Wolfe all of Great Bend; four grandchildren, 
Rosie Berger (Dagan), Kyrie Bair (Mal), Logan Wolfe and Lakin Wolfe; 
three great grandchildren; and a very special cousin, Patti Wolfe Bailey
 (Vernon). He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Richard 
Wolfe; and a sister, Shirley Ewald.Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 15, 
2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 to
 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 
16, 2022, at First Church of the Nazarene in Great Bend, with Pastor 
Josh Foster presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. 
Memorials have been designated to First Church of the Nazarene or BCC 
Athletic Department, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Harold Dallas 'Bud' Wolfe

Thomas Charles Cape, 29, of Colby, died Monday, August 9, 2022. He was 
born in Las Vegas, NV, on February 17, 1993. Thomas loved to sing and 
participate in Choir. He graduated from Colby High School in 2014. He 
also enjoyed sports and bowling. Thomas was very friendly and loved 
being around people, which served him well at his job as a Walmart 
Greeter. 
He is survived by his parents, Mark and Sheila Lavigne, of Levant; 
sisters, Pari Pearson, Maia Cape, Kacee Lavigne and Randee Lavigne; 
brother Tyler (Assunta) Lavigne and niece and nephew, Alex and Jace 
Harper. 
The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 
Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, with burial in Beulah Cemetery, Colby.


Memorials may be made to Hospice Services of NW Kansas 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;

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 </figure>Thomas Charles Cape, 29, of Colby, died Monday, August 9, 2022. He was 
born in Las Vegas, NV, on February 17, 1993. Thomas loved to sing and 
participate in Choir. He graduated from Colby High School in 2014. He 
also enjoyed sports and bowling. Thomas was very friendly and loved 
being around people, which served him well at his job as a Walmart 
Greeter. 
He is survived by his parents, Mark and Sheila Lavigne, of Levant; 
sisters, Pari Pearson, Maia Cape, Kacee Lavigne and Randee Lavigne; 
brother Tyler (Assunta) Lavigne and niece and nephew, Alex and Jace 
Harper. 
The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 
Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, with burial in Beulah Cemetery, Colby. 
Memorials may be made to Hospice Services of NW Kansas 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;

Thomas Charles Cape

Stephen Garrison, 66, of Fort Dodge, died August 4, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.
 Stephen James Garrison, son of James and Lois (Brown) Garrison, was 
born June 2, 1956 in Smith Center, KS. He graduated from Osborne High 
School in 1974 and earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from 
Kansas State University. He was employed with Iowa State Extension which
 brought him to Fort Dodge, IA in 1979. For a time, he sold Apple 
Computers and later owned and operated a flooring business, Floor 
Doctors.

He’d be remembered as the tall FD Dodger fan who always wore a 
cowboy hat. Steve didn’t know a stranger, was very funny and 
intelligent. He loved being around dogs, working with his hands, as he 
was a master woodworker, carpenter and an excellent cook and baker. He 
enjoyed car racing in all forms. Steve loved his family and time spent 
together. He was an active member of New Covenant Church until his 
health declined.
 Survivors include his stepchildren: Rachel (Mike) Reavis of Newton, 
Colin (Ashley) Panzi of Ankeny, and their children Braxton and Bates, 
Chris (Baylie) Panzi of Clive and their children Veda and Callahan, his 
siblings: Tom Garrison of Indianapolis, Becky (Robert) Jones of 
Amarillo, TX, and his nieces Allison Jones of Amarillo, TX and Abigail 
Jones of Dallas, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents and his 
sister-in-law Regina Garrison.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Stephen-James-Garrison?obId=25580504#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Stephen Garrison, 66, of Fort Dodge, died August 4, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.
 Stephen James Garrison, son of James and Lois (Brown) Garrison, was 
born June 2, 1956 in Smith Center, KS. He graduated from Osborne High 
School in 1974 and earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from 
Kansas State University. He was employed with Iowa State Extension which
 brought him to Fort Dodge, IA in 1979. For a time, he sold Apple 
Computers and later owned and operated a flooring business, Floor 
Doctors. He’d be remembered as the tall FD Dodger fan who always wore a 
cowboy hat. Steve didn’t know a stranger, was very funny and 
intelligent. He loved being around dogs, working with his hands, as he 
was a master woodworker, carpenter and an excellent cook and baker. He 
enjoyed car racing in all forms. Steve loved his family and time spent 
together. He was an active member of New Covenant Church until his 
health declined.
 Survivors include his stepchildren: Rachel (Mike) Reavis of Newton, 
Colin (Ashley) Panzi of Ankeny, and their children Braxton and Bates, 
Chris (Baylie) Panzi of Clive and their children Veda and Callahan, his 
siblings: Tom Garrison of Indianapolis, Becky (Robert) Jones of 
Amarillo, TX, and his nieces Allison Jones of Amarillo, TX and Abigail 
Jones of Dallas, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents and his 
sister-in-law Regina Garrison.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Stephen-James-Garrison?obId=25580504#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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