Joseph Andrew Dreiling, 85, died Monday, August 8, 2022, at Halsey Hall 
at the Kansas Soldiers Home in Fort Dodge, Kansas. He was born March 10,
 1937, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Joseph P. &amp; Anna (Burgardt)
 Dreiling. 
 Joseph grew up as a young child in Holcomb, Kansas. In the early 
1940’s, he moved with his family to Garden City where he attended Garden
 City Schools. Joseph served in the United States Army from 1959 to 
1961. After the service, he returned to Garden City. On November 29, 
1962, he married Janis Elaine Breit in Garden City. In 1970, they moved
 to Deerfield, Kansas where they have lived since. Joseph worked in 
various jobs throughout his life including the Garden City Telegram, the
 Sugar Beet Factory, Kempers, served as manager at Western Alfalfa, 
worked for various farmers, and for the Garden City Great Western 
Railroad. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus #2795 in Garden 
City, and enjoyed spending his time hunting, shooting and reloading 
ammo, and boxing which he enjoyed teaching his grandchildren. 
 Survivors include five children Joey Dreiling of Great Bend, 
Kansas, Becky &amp; husband Kim Norton of Ankeny, Iowa, Chris &amp; wife
 Susan Dreiling of Deerfield, Kansas, Terry &amp; wife Birgit Dreiling 
of Milford, Kansas, and Cathy Dreiling of Deerfield, Kansas; a brother 
Johnny Dreiling of Garden City, Kansas; four sisters Rosie &amp; husband
 Curtis Brown of Decorah, Iowa, Dorothy Dreiling of Lamar, Colorado, Sr.
 Renee Dreiling of Great Bend, Kansas, &amp; Barbara Jean Gamble of 
Lamar, Colorado; ten grandchildren Hailey Dreiling, Andrew Norton, 
Alyssa Cole, Taryn Cole, Courtney Arnold, Cameron Cole, Megan Simmoneau,
 Shawn Dreiling, Ethan Dreiling, &amp; Paula McEachern; and nine 
great-grandchildren Jordan Cole, Jazmin Richardson, Maxwell Richardson, 
Kylie Arnold, Brady Arnold, Corey Crowder, Joshua Dreiling, Tristan 
Simmoneau, &amp; Jaxon Dreiling. 
 Joseph is preceded in death by his wife Janis who died on February 
6, 2018. He is also preceded in death by his parents and a daughter 
Sheri Cole. 
 Funeral Mass will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2022, 
at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City with Rev. Warren Stecklein
 as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in garden 
City with military graveside rites conducted by the Kansas Army National
 Guard and the American Legion District #8 Honor Guards. Friends may 
call from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday at Garnand Funeral Home in 
Garden City.

 The family request memorials given to the Joseph Dreiling 
Memorial Fund in care of the Funeral Home.  Condolences may be given at 
garnandfuneralhomes.com.

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 </figure>Joseph Andrew Dreiling, 85, died Monday, August 8, 2022, at Halsey Hall 
at the Kansas Soldiers Home in Fort Dodge, Kansas. He was born March 10,
 1937, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Joseph P. &amp; Anna (Burgardt)
 Dreiling. 
 Joseph grew up as a young child in Holcomb, Kansas. In the early 
1940’s, he moved with his family to Garden City where he attended Garden
 City Schools. Joseph served in the United States Army from 1959 to 
1961. After the service, he returned to Garden City. On November 29, 
1962, he married Janis Elaine Breit in Garden City. In 1970, they moved
 to Deerfield, Kansas where they have lived since. Joseph worked in 
various jobs throughout his life including the Garden City Telegram, the
 Sugar Beet Factory, Kempers, served as manager at Western Alfalfa, 
worked for various farmers, and for the Garden City Great Western 
Railroad. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus #2795 in Garden 
City, and enjoyed spending his time hunting, shooting and reloading 
ammo, and boxing which he enjoyed teaching his grandchildren. 
 Survivors include five children Joey Dreiling of Great Bend, 
Kansas, Becky &amp; husband Kim Norton of Ankeny, Iowa, Chris &amp; wife
 Susan Dreiling of Deerfield, Kansas, Terry &amp; wife Birgit Dreiling 
of Milford, Kansas, and Cathy Dreiling of Deerfield, Kansas; a brother 
Johnny Dreiling of Garden City, Kansas; four sisters Rosie &amp; husband
 Curtis Brown of Decorah, Iowa, Dorothy Dreiling of Lamar, Colorado, Sr.
 Renee Dreiling of Great Bend, Kansas, &amp; Barbara Jean Gamble of 
Lamar, Colorado; ten grandchildren Hailey Dreiling, Andrew Norton, 
Alyssa Cole, Taryn Cole, Courtney Arnold, Cameron Cole, Megan Simmoneau,
 Shawn Dreiling, Ethan Dreiling, &amp; Paula McEachern; and nine 
great-grandchildren Jordan Cole, Jazmin Richardson, Maxwell Richardson, 
Kylie Arnold, Brady Arnold, Corey Crowder, Joshua Dreiling, Tristan 
Simmoneau, &amp; Jaxon Dreiling. 
 Joseph is preceded in death by his wife Janis who died on February 
6, 2018. He is also preceded in death by his parents and a daughter 
Sheri Cole. 
 Funeral Mass will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2022, 
at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City with Rev. Warren Stecklein
 as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in garden 
City with military graveside rites conducted by the Kansas Army National
 Guard and the American Legion District #8 Honor Guards. Friends may 
call from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday at Garnand Funeral Home in 
Garden City. The family request memorials given to the Joseph Dreiling 
Memorial Fund in care of the Funeral Home. Condolences may be given at 
garnandfuneralhomes.com.

Joseph Andrew Dreiling

Yancy Allen Feck, 56, passed away August 9, 2022, at his home in 
Great Bend. He was born on February 21, 1966, at Amarillo, Texas, to Bobby
 &amp; Shirley (Surface) Feck. He married Michelle Blankenship on 
January 29, 1999, at Great Bend. &nbsp;&nbsp;

A longtime resident of Great Bend, Yancy sold chemicals throughout 
the Midwestern United States to oilfield companies. He enjoyed riding 
his Harley Davidson and going to the lake. He also could be found 
working on his rental properties and flipping houses. Yancy’s main joy 
in life was spending time with his children, grandchildren and spouse 
but he also developed an inseperable bond with Yodi his Schnoodle over 
the last several years.

Survivors include, his wife, Michelle Feck of the home; a son, Wyatt 
Feck and two daughters, Shania Feck and Mallory Damon and husband 
Brenden all of Great Bend; his mother, Shirley Feck of Ellinwood; three 
brothers, David Feck and his wife Diane of Conway, SC, Monte Feck and 
his wife Lori of Winfield and Shannon Feck and his wife Samantha of 
Eureka; a sister, Cynthia Patterson and her husband Keith of Great Bend;
 two grandchildren, Myah and Brantley Damon; numerous nieces and 
nephews; and two great nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, 
Bobby Feck.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursday, 
August 11, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends 
from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., 
Friday, August 12, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Tim 
Singleton presiding. 

Memorials have been directed to the University of 
Kansas Health System to benefit the Kidney Transplant Center, in care of
 Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Yancy Allen Feck, 56, passed away August 9, 2022, at his home in 
Great Bend. He was born on February 21, 1966, at Amarillo, Texas, to Bobby
 &amp; Shirley (Surface) Feck. He married Michelle Blankenship on 
January 29, 1999, at Great Bend. &nbsp;&nbsp;A longtime resident of Great Bend, Yancy sold chemicals throughout 
the Midwestern United States to oilfield companies. He enjoyed riding 
his Harley Davidson and going to the lake. He also could be found 
working on his rental properties and flipping houses. Yancy’s main joy 
in life was spending time with his children, grandchildren and spouse 
but he also developed an inseperable bond with Yodi his Schnoodle over 
the last several years.Survivors include, his wife, Michelle Feck of the home; a son, Wyatt 
Feck and two daughters, Shania Feck and Mallory Damon and husband 
Brenden all of Great Bend; his mother, Shirley Feck of Ellinwood; three 
brothers, David Feck and his wife Diane of Conway, SC, Monte Feck and 
his wife Lori of Winfield and Shannon Feck and his wife Samantha of 
Eureka; a sister, Cynthia Patterson and her husband Keith of Great Bend;
 two grandchildren, Myah and Brantley Damon; numerous nieces and 
nephews; and two great nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, 
Bobby Feck.Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursday, 
August 11, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends 
from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., 
Friday, August 12, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Tim 
Singleton presiding. Memorials have been directed to the University of 
Kansas Health System to benefit the Kidney Transplant Center, in care of
 Bryant Funeral Home.

Yancy Allen Feck

TJ Reever, 46, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, died Thursday, July 28, 2022, at his home from COVID-19.

He was born September 15, 1975, in Hays,
 Kansas, the son of Richard and Janet (Myers) Reever.&nbsp; TJ graduated from 
Thomas More Prep-Marian High School and attended Fort Hays State 
University.&nbsp; He worked in IT security for several corporations in Kansas
 City, and although he called Kansas City home for 25 years, his heart 
was always in Hays.

Survivors include his five children who
 were the light of his life: Ethan, Marissa, Delilah, Payton, and 
Brooklyn, five siblings: Dale Reever, Traci Burney and husband Jim, 
Marci Handley and husband Steve, Jami Reever and husband Kim Simons, and
 Kyle Reever and wife Heather, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother: Mike Reever.

Graveside services will be at 1:00 pm 
on Saturday, August 20, 2022, in St. Joseph Cemetery with Fr. Earl Befort
 officiating.&nbsp; Services are entrusted to Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; 

Condolences and memories of TJ may be shared with his family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

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 </figure>TJ Reever, 46, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, died Thursday, July 28, 2022, at his home from COVID-19.He was born September 15, 1975, in Hays,
 Kansas, the son of Richard and Janet (Myers) Reever.&nbsp; TJ graduated from 
Thomas More Prep-Marian High School and attended Fort Hays State 
University.&nbsp; He worked in IT security for several corporations in Kansas
 City, and although he called Kansas City home for 25 years, his heart 
was always in Hays.Survivors include his five children who
 were the light of his life: Ethan, Marissa, Delilah, Payton, and 
Brooklyn, five siblings: Dale Reever, Traci Burney and husband Jim, 
Marci Handley and husband Steve, Jami Reever and husband Kim Simons, and
 Kyle Reever and wife Heather, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother: Mike Reever.Graveside services will be at 1:00 pm 
on Saturday, August 20, 2022, in St. Joseph Cemetery with Fr. Earl Befort
 officiating.&nbsp; Services are entrusted to Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of TJ may be shared with his family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

TJ Reever

LaVone Perkins, 80, died Monday, August 8, 2022, at her home in Dodge City, Kansas.

She was born on December 21, 1941, at Dodge City the daughter of James
 and Philomena “Minnie” (Windholz) Perkins. She was a lifetime area 
resident. She owned and operated “Big Nasty’s” in Dodge City and worked 
as a paralegal for Judge Reynolds.

LaVone loved to joke around and be onery with everyone, even if it 
was your very first-time meeting. She enjoyed being with her family and 
spending time with them.

Survivors include: 3 children, Eva Crouse and Fletcher, Kingsdown, 
Kansas, Winston Crouse and wife Georgia, Salinas, California and James 
Crouse, Concord, North Carolina; 3 sisters, Alice Moore and husband 
Dennis, Texas, Lorraine Trent, Dodge City, and Barbara Perkins, Dodge 
City; 2 brothers, Jim Perkins and wife Jeanni, Dodge City and Donnie 
Perkins and wife Donna, Hutchinson, Kansas; 8 grandchildren and 11 great
 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers, Johnny and Loren Perkins.

Come and go celebration will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022,&nbsp; from noon to 3:00 pm at Casey’s Cowtown, Dodge City. There will be no 
public viewing, cremation has taken place. Friends and family may sign 
the register Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 
Dodge City. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date.

The family suggests memorials to the LaVone Perkins Memorial Fund in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

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 </figure>LaVone Perkins, 80, died Monday, August 8, 2022, at her home in Dodge City, Kansas.She was born on December 21, 1941, at Dodge City the daughter of James
 and Philomena “Minnie” (Windholz) Perkins. She was a lifetime area 
resident. She owned and operated “Big Nasty’s” in Dodge City and worked 
as a paralegal for Judge Reynolds.LaVone loved to joke around and be onery with everyone, even if it 
was your very first-time meeting. She enjoyed being with her family and 
spending time with them.Survivors include: 3 children, Eva Crouse and Fletcher, Kingsdown, 
Kansas, Winston Crouse and wife Georgia, Salinas, California and James 
Crouse, Concord, North Carolina; 3 sisters, Alice Moore and husband 
Dennis, Texas, Lorraine Trent, Dodge City, and Barbara Perkins, Dodge 
City; 2 brothers, Jim Perkins and wife Jeanni, Dodge City and Donnie 
Perkins and wife Donna, Hutchinson, Kansas; 8 grandchildren and 11 great
 grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers, Johnny and Loren Perkins.Come and go celebration will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022,&nbsp; from noon to 3:00 pm at Casey’s Cowtown, Dodge City. There will be no 
public viewing, cremation has taken place. Friends and family may sign 
the register Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 
Dodge City. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date.The family suggests memorials to the LaVone Perkins Memorial Fund in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

LaVone Perkins

Dr. Terry D. Smith, 81, passed away August 9, 2022, at Diversicare of Larned, Larned, Kansas.

He was born June 2, 1941, in Argonia, KS, the son of T. Dale Smith and
 Faye Weist Smith. He graduated from Larned High School in 1959. He 
attended Pratt Community College from 1959-1961. He became the National 
Junior College Singles’ tennis champion in 1961 for which he was 
inducted into the Pratt Community College Hall of Fame in 2021. He then 
attended the University of Kansas for 1 year before entering dental 
school at the University of Missouri at Kansas City from which he 
graduated in 1966.

Terry served 2 years in the United States Navy. He was honorably 
discharged as a Lieutenant Commander in 1968. He then returned to Larned
 with his wife and family where he established his dental practice. He 
retired in 2018.

On June 24, 1962, he married Charlene Rae Stewart in Larned, KS. She 
passed away November 20, 2001. On July 19, 2003 he married Jill Rochelle
 Christensen in Larned, KS. She survives.

Survivors include: one daughter, Doris (Jack) Tebow, Quinter, KS; 3 
sons, Troy (Cindi) Smith, Larned, KS, Dr. Trent (Julie) Smith, Larned, 
KS, Tad (Tara) Smith, Shawnee, KS; 12 grandchildren; and one 
great-grandson. Other survivors: two brothers, Theo (Linda) Smith, 
Logandale, NV, Clay (Judy) Smith, Larned, KS; one sister, Bonita Meyers,
 Wichita, KS.

Terry was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church, Larned, KS. 
He was a longtime member and past president of the Noon Lion’s Club. He 
achieved the rank of Eagle Scout as a Boy Scout and later served as a 
troop leader. He enjoyed an active lifestyle including tennis, bowling, 
shooting sports, racquetball, golf, running, and bicycling. His other 
hobbies included hunting, fishing, and woodworking. He was an avid 
life-long bird watcher. He loved the Lord, his family, and the KU 
Jayhawks. He was truly BLESSED.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Beckwith Mortuary, 
Larned on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Ryan 
Webster presiding. Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
 Burial will follow at the Larned Cemetery with Military Graveside 
Honors. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 
12, 2022, at Beckwith Mortuary with family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00
 p.m.

Memorials may be given to the Larned Indian High School Booster Club in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

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 </figure>Dr. Terry D. Smith, 81, passed away August 9, 2022, at Diversicare of Larned, Larned, Kansas.He was born June 2, 1941, in Argonia, KS, the son of T. Dale Smith and
 Faye Weist Smith. He graduated from Larned High School in 1959. He 
attended Pratt Community College from 1959-1961. He became the National 
Junior College Singles’ tennis champion in 1961 for which he was 
inducted into the Pratt Community College Hall of Fame in 2021. He then 
attended the University of Kansas for 1 year before entering dental 
school at the University of Missouri at Kansas City from which he 
graduated in 1966.Terry served 2 years in the United States Navy. He was honorably 
discharged as a Lieutenant Commander in 1968. He then returned to Larned
 with his wife and family where he established his dental practice. He 
retired in 2018.On June 24, 1962, he married Charlene Rae Stewart in Larned, KS. She 
passed away November 20, 2001. On July 19, 2003 he married Jill Rochelle
 Christensen in Larned, KS. She survives.Survivors include: one daughter, Doris (Jack) Tebow, Quinter, KS; 3 
sons, Troy (Cindi) Smith, Larned, KS, Dr. Trent (Julie) Smith, Larned, 
KS, Tad (Tara) Smith, Shawnee, KS; 12 grandchildren; and one 
great-grandson. Other survivors: two brothers, Theo (Linda) Smith, 
Logandale, NV, Clay (Judy) Smith, Larned, KS; one sister, Bonita Meyers,
 Wichita, KS.Terry was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church, Larned, KS. 
He was a longtime member and past president of the Noon Lion’s Club. He 
achieved the rank of Eagle Scout as a Boy Scout and later served as a 
troop leader. He enjoyed an active lifestyle including tennis, bowling, 
shooting sports, racquetball, golf, running, and bicycling. His other 
hobbies included hunting, fishing, and woodworking. He was an avid 
life-long bird watcher. He loved the Lord, his family, and the KU 
Jayhawks. He was truly BLESSED.A Celebration of Life service will be held at Beckwith Mortuary, 
Larned on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Ryan 
Webster presiding. Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
 Burial will follow at the Larned Cemetery with Military Graveside 
Honors. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 
12, 2022, at Beckwith Mortuary with family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00
 p.m.Memorials may be given to the Larned Indian High School Booster Club in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

Dr. Terry D. Smith

Cynthia Rae Wittman, age 72, of Ulysses, Kansas, died Tuesday, July 19, 
2022, at her home. She was born January 28, 1950, in Russell, Kansas, 
the daughter of Albert F. and Helen L. (Frederick) Wittman. 
Cindy was raised in Russell and graduated from Russell High School. She
 continued her education at Ft. Hays State University and earned a 
Bachelor of Science Degree in Education; a degree which she used for 40 
years. Cindy taught first grade for one year and then devoted her time 
and energy into being a librarian. She began her career in Arlington, 
Nebraska, then Cozad, Nebraska, Hutchinson and Ulysses, Kansas. Cindy 
was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, KNEA and GCTA, and donated her time 
at Loaves and Fishes. She also worked part-time at Pioneer 
Communications and the Grant County Library for many years.

Cindy lived
 her life for her faith, family, and friends. She was a longtime member
 of Grace Lutheran Church. She was very active in the church and helped
 wherever she was needed. Cindy’s family and friends were everything to
 her. Her nephew, nieces, great-nephew and great-nieces were the apple 
of her eye. She doted on them constantly. If you ever met Cindy, you 
were soon her friend. She cherished her friends. They would meet 
regularly for meals, and she kept in touch with them all. She will be 
remembered as a very generous and loving person with a heart of gold. 
Cindy is survived by her sister, Jane Vanek of Hays, Kansas; nephew, 
Justin Vanek and wife Sami of Hays, Kansas; nieces, Jennifer Gronniger 
and husband Glen of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Jessica Mobilia and 
husband Adrian of Frankford, Delaware; great-nephews and great-nieces, 
Jacob, Gwenyth and Jayce Gronniger, Maci and Miley Vanek, and Reilly 
Mobilia and a host of friends. 
Cindy is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Helen Wittman; sister, Karen Sue Wittman; and brother-in-law, James Vanek. 
Memorial service will be held Friday, August 19, 2022, at 11:00 AM at 
the Grace Lutheran Church in Ulysses with Reverend Santi Keinbaum 
officiating. A family inurnment will be held at the Russell City 
Cemetery in Russell, Kansas.

 Memorial contributions may be given to the
 Grace Lutheran Church or Loaves and Fishes in care of Garnand Funeral 
Home, 405 W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, KS  67880.  Condolences may be posted 
at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Cynthia Rae Wittman, age 72, of Ulysses, Kansas, died Tuesday, July 19, 
2022, at her home. She was born January 28, 1950, in Russell, Kansas, 
the daughter of Albert F. and Helen L. (Frederick) Wittman. 
Cindy was raised in Russell and graduated from Russell High School. She
 continued her education at Ft. Hays State University and earned a 
Bachelor of Science Degree in Education; a degree which she used for 40 
years. Cindy taught first grade for one year and then devoted her time 
and energy into being a librarian. She began her career in Arlington, 
Nebraska, then Cozad, Nebraska, Hutchinson and Ulysses, Kansas. Cindy 
was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, KNEA and GCTA, and donated her time 
at Loaves and Fishes. She also worked part-time at Pioneer 
Communications and the Grant County Library for many years. Cindy lived
 her life for her faith, family, and friends. She was a longtime member
 of Grace Lutheran Church. She was very active in the church and helped
 wherever she was needed. Cindy’s family and friends were everything to
 her. Her nephew, nieces, great-nephew and great-nieces were the apple 
of her eye. She doted on them constantly. If you ever met Cindy, you 
were soon her friend. She cherished her friends. They would meet 
regularly for meals, and she kept in touch with them all. She will be 
remembered as a very generous and loving person with a heart of gold. 
Cindy is survived by her sister, Jane Vanek of Hays, Kansas; nephew, 
Justin Vanek and wife Sami of Hays, Kansas; nieces, Jennifer Gronniger 
and husband Glen of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Jessica Mobilia and 
husband Adrian of Frankford, Delaware; great-nephews and great-nieces, 
Jacob, Gwenyth and Jayce Gronniger, Maci and Miley Vanek, and Reilly 
Mobilia and a host of friends. 
Cindy is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Helen Wittman; sister, Karen Sue Wittman; and brother-in-law, James Vanek. 
Memorial service will be held Friday, August 19, 2022, at 11:00 AM at 
the Grace Lutheran Church in Ulysses with Reverend Santi Keinbaum 
officiating. A family inurnment will be held at the Russell City 
Cemetery in Russell, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be given to the
 Grace Lutheran Church or Loaves and Fishes in care of Garnand Funeral 
Home, 405 W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, KS 67880. Condolences may be posted 
at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Cynthia Rae Wittman

Friday, June 2nd, 1933-Tuesday, August 9th, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Friday, June 2nd, 1933-Tuesday, August 9th, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

William Jerrold Dible

Wednesday, February 17th, 1993-Tuesday, August 9th, 2022

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/thomas-charles-cape/4999545/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Wednesday, February 17th, 1993-Tuesday, August 9th, 2022An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/thomas-charles-cape/4999545/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Thomas Charles Cape

Jerry Lee Winter was born January 5, 1935, in rural Kit Carson County, Colorado, just southwest of Kanorado, Kansas, to Wayne and Sylvia (Armitage) Winter.&nbsp;Jerry lived his entire life in the Kanorado area&nbsp;where&nbsp;he attended school and graduated with the class of 1953.

On July 14, 1953, he married Melba Coons. &nbsp;They lived on a farm southeast of Kanorado and eventually moved their house to a half mile south of Kanorado where they raised their three sons. &nbsp;Jerry and Melba milked cows for a few years, farmed and Jerry&nbsp;began aerial spraying with his father. &nbsp;He&nbsp;continued to run Winter Flying Service after his father retired and&nbsp;was an aerial spray pilot for&nbsp;over 45&nbsp;years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jerry enjoyed building things&nbsp;and&nbsp;incorporated that with his passion&nbsp;of aviation when he built a&nbsp;snowplane&nbsp;utilizing an aircraft engine.&nbsp;He&nbsp;later&nbsp;built a&nbsp;flat bottom&nbsp;boat,once again using an aircraft engine.&nbsp;

While in&nbsp;high school&nbsp;he participated in football, basketball and baseball&nbsp;and later played town team&nbsp;basketball and summer softball. &nbsp;He spoke often of these experiences. &nbsp;Jerry and Melba were proud supporters of their children and grandchildren and spent many hours and miles following their&nbsp;activities.

He was proceeded in death by&nbsp;wife Melba (Coons) Winter&nbsp;in October&nbsp;of 2021,&nbsp;his parents A. Wayne&nbsp;Winter and Sylvia&nbsp;(Armitage)&nbsp;Reynolds, brother Don&nbsp;(Joyce)&nbsp;Winter. &nbsp;He is survived by sons Gary (Deb) Winter of Kanorado; Larry (Janet) Winter of Fairbury, NE; Terry Winter of Parker, CO. &nbsp;Six grandchildren: &nbsp;Sean (Shawndra) of Colorado Springs, CO; Blake (Molly) of Wheat Ridge, CO; Jonathan (Emily) of Fairbury, NE;&nbsp;Aubrea&nbsp;(Beto) of Goodland, KS; Lane (Britney) of&nbsp;Castle Rock, CO; Shane (Carly) of Fairbury, NE. &nbsp;Twelve great-grandchildren also survive.&nbsp;

Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 12, 2022 at 10 AM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Kanorado Senior Citizen’s Center and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Online condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.

Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

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 </figure>Jerry Lee Winter was born January 5, 1935, in rural Kit Carson County, Colorado, just southwest of Kanorado, Kansas, to Wayne and Sylvia (Armitage) Winter.&nbsp;Jerry lived his entire life in the Kanorado area&nbsp;where&nbsp;he attended school and graduated with the class of 1953.On July 14, 1953, he married Melba Coons. &nbsp;They lived on a farm southeast of Kanorado and eventually moved their house to a half mile south of Kanorado where they raised their three sons. &nbsp;Jerry and Melba milked cows for a few years, farmed and Jerry&nbsp;began aerial spraying with his father. &nbsp;He&nbsp;continued to run Winter Flying Service after his father retired and&nbsp;was an aerial spray pilot for&nbsp;over 45&nbsp;years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jerry enjoyed building things&nbsp;and&nbsp;incorporated that with his passion&nbsp;of aviation when he built a&nbsp;snowplane&nbsp;utilizing an aircraft engine.&nbsp;He&nbsp;later&nbsp;built a&nbsp;flat bottom&nbsp;boat,once again using an aircraft engine.&nbsp;While in&nbsp;high school&nbsp;he participated in football, basketball and baseball&nbsp;and later played town team&nbsp;basketball and summer softball. &nbsp;He spoke often of these experiences. &nbsp;Jerry and Melba were proud supporters of their children and grandchildren and spent many hours and miles following their&nbsp;activities.He was proceeded in death by&nbsp;wife Melba (Coons) Winter&nbsp;in October&nbsp;of 2021,&nbsp;his parents A. Wayne&nbsp;Winter and Sylvia&nbsp;(Armitage)&nbsp;Reynolds, brother Don&nbsp;(Joyce)&nbsp;Winter. &nbsp;He is survived by sons Gary (Deb) Winter of Kanorado; Larry (Janet) Winter of Fairbury, NE; Terry Winter of Parker, CO. &nbsp;Six grandchildren: &nbsp;Sean (Shawndra) of Colorado Springs, CO; Blake (Molly) of Wheat Ridge, CO; Jonathan (Emily) of Fairbury, NE;&nbsp;Aubrea&nbsp;(Beto) of Goodland, KS; Lane (Britney) of&nbsp;Castle Rock, CO; Shane (Carly) of Fairbury, NE. &nbsp;Twelve great-grandchildren also survive.&nbsp;Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 12, 2022 at 10 AM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Memorial contributions may be designated to the Kanorado Senior Citizen’s Center and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Jerry Lee Winter 

Maurilyn Denise "Deni" McConnell accepted her Divine invitation to a celestial home on August 5, 2022, in Oklahoma City. 
 Born in 1945, Deni graduated from Hays High School in 1963 where she 
was active playing trumpet in multiple bands and orchestras, and from 
FHKSC in 1968. She taught high school for a year in Herrington, KS and 
was a legal secretary for several law firms after moving to Oklahoma. 
She was assistant editor of Sister Advocate newspaper for three years 
and in 1983, published her poem “Avengin’ Annie” in Patriarchy Malarkey 
while working to pass the ERA. She also helped produce Olivia Womens 
Music concerts and donated time and energy to Herland Bookstore in OKC. 
She was a lifelong feminist, rock hound, astronomy and animal lover. She
 is survived by best friend and tireless caregiver, Sandra Jones, 
sister Vicki P. McConnell (Denver), and longtime friends Teresa Madden 
and Carol Miller of OKC. Previously deceased are her parents Wayne J. and Dorothy R. Mitchell McConnell, both of Hays, Ks.

Condolences can be added to a Tribute page at <a href="https://www.resthavenokc.com/tributes/Maurilyn-McConnell">ResthavenOKC.com</a>.

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 </figure>Maurilyn Denise "Deni" McConnell accepted her Divine invitation to a celestial home on August 5, 2022, in Oklahoma City. 
 Born in 1945, Deni graduated from Hays High School in 1963 where she 
was active playing trumpet in multiple bands and orchestras, and from 
FHKSC in 1968. She taught high school for a year in Herrington, KS and 
was a legal secretary for several law firms after moving to Oklahoma. 
She was assistant editor of Sister Advocate newspaper for three years 
and in 1983, published her poem “Avengin’ Annie” in Patriarchy Malarkey 
while working to pass the ERA. She also helped produce Olivia Womens 
Music concerts and donated time and energy to Herland Bookstore in OKC. 
She was a lifelong feminist, rock hound, astronomy and animal lover. She
 is survived by best friend and tireless caregiver, Sandra Jones, 
sister Vicki P. McConnell (Denver), and longtime friends Teresa Madden 
and Carol Miller of OKC. Previously deceased are her parents Wayne J. and Dorothy R. Mitchell McConnell, both of Hays, Ks.Condolences can be added to a Tribute page at <a href="https://www.resthavenokc.com/tributes/Maurilyn-McConnell">ResthavenOKC.com</a>.

Maurilyn Denise 'Deni' McConnell

Dale G. Pelton, 63, died Monday, August 8, 2022, at his home in Wilroads Gardens.

He was born December 3, 1958, at Oceanside, California, the son of Ted
 and Josephine (Dailey) Pelton.&nbsp; He was a graduate of Hanston High 
School and a Dodge City resident since 2007.&nbsp; He worked in maintenance 
at Park Plaza Towers, Dodge City and currently at Dodge City Community 
College.

He attended Abundant Life Family Church in Dodge City and enjoyed 
fishing, grilling outside, chopping firewood, gardening, and spending 
time with his wife, kids, grandkids and his dogs. He loved reading the 
word of God and listening to messages on TV by Kenneth Copeland 
ministries. He was a devoted Christian and shared the love of Christ 
everywhere he went.&nbsp;

On February 14, 1996, he married Lynn Cryer at Garden City.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include: 7 children, Kyle Pelton and wife Melissa, 
Littleton, Colorado, Krystal Crist and husband Dan, Deerfield, Kansas, 
Andy Thayer and wife Brittney, Hays, Kansas, Gilbert Thayer and wife 
Heather, Springhill, Kansas, Jeff Thayer, Grand Junction, Colorado, Mark
 Groneman and Mary Dawn, Amarillo, Texas and Millie Spicer and husband 
Rick, Samburg, Tennessee; 16 grandchildren, Madisyn Groneman, Mason 
Groneman, Lane Archie, Elizabeth Archie, Taylor Jackson and husband 
Justin, Jocelyn Thayer, Myles Thayer, Bowen Thayer, Easton Thayer, 
Scottie Thayer, Levy Crist, Gabriel Crist, Erica Crist, Bailey Crist, 
Damian Pelton and Devin Pelton; 1 great granddaughter, Brinley Jackson; a
 brother, Dan Pelton, Lansing, North Carolina; and a sister, Joyce 
Johnson, Santa Cruz, California.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Bill Mahr and Ted “Butch” Pelton and a sister, Marjorie Mahr.

Memorial service will be at 10:30 am Monday, August 15, 2022, at 
Abundant Life Family Church, Dodge City with Pastors Jim and Lydia Ames 
officiating.&nbsp; There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken 
place.&nbsp; Friends may sign the register Friday, August 12, 2022, from 10:00
 am to 5:00 pm Friday at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.

Memorials are suggested to the family in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

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 </figure>Dale G. Pelton, 63, died Monday, August 8, 2022, at his home in Wilroads Gardens.He was born December 3, 1958, at Oceanside, California, the son of Ted
 and Josephine (Dailey) Pelton.&nbsp; He was a graduate of Hanston High 
School and a Dodge City resident since 2007.&nbsp; He worked in maintenance 
at Park Plaza Towers, Dodge City and currently at Dodge City Community 
College.He attended Abundant Life Family Church in Dodge City and enjoyed 
fishing, grilling outside, chopping firewood, gardening, and spending 
time with his wife, kids, grandkids and his dogs. He loved reading the 
word of God and listening to messages on TV by Kenneth Copeland 
ministries. He was a devoted Christian and shared the love of Christ 
everywhere he went.&nbsp;On February 14, 1996, he married Lynn Cryer at Garden City.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include: 7 children, Kyle Pelton and wife Melissa, 
Littleton, Colorado, Krystal Crist and husband Dan, Deerfield, Kansas, 
Andy Thayer and wife Brittney, Hays, Kansas, Gilbert Thayer and wife 
Heather, Springhill, Kansas, Jeff Thayer, Grand Junction, Colorado, Mark
 Groneman and Mary Dawn, Amarillo, Texas and Millie Spicer and husband 
Rick, Samburg, Tennessee; 16 grandchildren, Madisyn Groneman, Mason 
Groneman, Lane Archie, Elizabeth Archie, Taylor Jackson and husband 
Justin, Jocelyn Thayer, Myles Thayer, Bowen Thayer, Easton Thayer, 
Scottie Thayer, Levy Crist, Gabriel Crist, Erica Crist, Bailey Crist, 
Damian Pelton and Devin Pelton; 1 great granddaughter, Brinley Jackson; a
 brother, Dan Pelton, Lansing, North Carolina; and a sister, Joyce 
Johnson, Santa Cruz, California.He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Bill Mahr and Ted “Butch” Pelton and a sister, Marjorie Mahr.Memorial service will be at 10:30 am Monday, August 15, 2022, at 
Abundant Life Family Church, Dodge City with Pastors Jim and Lydia Ames 
officiating.&nbsp; There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken 
place.&nbsp; Friends may sign the register Friday, August 12, 2022, from 10:00
 am to 5:00 pm Friday at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.Memorials are suggested to the family in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

Dale G. Pelton

Elmer D. Svaty left this life surrounded by family Aug 7th, 2022, which 
was his and Karlene’s 66th Wedding Anniversary. Elmer was born October 
25, 1934, on the farm in Ellsworth County, Kansas. The son of Victor and
 Ruby (Belt) Svaty. Elmer spent his early years on the farm south of 
Sylvan Grove, the family later moved to Lucas where Elmer lived the 
remainder of his life. Elmer graduated from Lucas High School in 1952. 
 He married Karlene Sheets in 1956 and the couple was blessed with 5 
children, Tina, Jim, Jean Ann, Lynette and Tom. 
 Elmer enlisted in the army in 1955, and was stationed at Fort Bliss 
El Paso Texas, and Mainz Germany. He was honored to participate in the 
Honor Flight to Washington DC in 2018. After his military service, Elmer
 returned to Lucas where he worked for his father at Quality Oil Co and 
became the owner/operator of that business in the early '70s.
 In 1959 Elmer joined his father-in-Law working at Lucas Motor 
Company. He became the owner/operator in 1966, selling cars to many 
people across the country. Most of Elmer’s customers became lifelong 
friends. During his years as a Ford Dealer, Elmer served on the Ford 
Dealers Advertising Fund (FDAF) Board of Directors and achieved many 
awards and accolades. 
 Elmer loved his community and took pride in serving Lucas and the 
greater area. He was a member of the Lucas Lyons Club, Chamber of 
Commerce, the Bank Board, Director of the Library Board, Official Board 
of the United Methodist Church and City Council. Elmer held the record 
for many years for being the youngest mayor in Kansas at age 21. He 
also was a member of Masonic Lodge, Order of the Eastern Star, Russell 
Shrine Club, Shriners Clown Unit and served on the USD 407 School Board 
for 15 years. He was the Republican Committeeman for Fairview Township, 
Lucas Sunflower group and the Mr. &amp; Mrs. Club.
 Elmer was a car enthusiast. His pride and joy was his ’66 Red 
Mustang Convertible. He loved driving it in parades and escorting the 
queens for Homecoming and the Czech Festival for many years. 
 He was preceded in death by his Parents Victor and Ruby Svaty, 
In-laws Bill and Kris Sheets, Sisters Doris Cooper and Dodie Smith, 
Brothers-in-laws John Sheets and Dean Cooper, Granddaughter Julie Gier, 
Son-in-law Rodney Dick.
 Elmer is survived by his Wife Karlene of the home. Children: Tina 
(Paul) Simpson, Hays, KS; Jim Svaty, Lucas, KS; Jean Ann (Kevin) Thayer,
 Excelsior, MN; Lynette Dick, Manhattan, KS; Tom (Felicia) Svaty, 
Lenexa, KS; Brother-in- law JR Smith, Litchfield Park, AZ; Cousin Denny 
Black (who was raised as a younger sibling), Monrovia, CA.
 Grandchildren: Jessie (Kalen) Deines, Ellsworth, KS; Paula (JinChen)
 Li, Liberty, MO; Eric Simpson, Missoula MT; Kylie (Greg) Sander, 
Victoria, KS; Clint Thayer, Excelsior, MN; Sam (Ashley) Thayer, 
Excelsior, MN; Olivia Turner, Los Angeles, CA; Elizabeth Turner, 
Louisville, KY; Aubrey Turner, Olathe, KS; Sterling (Ally) Turner, 
Olathe, KS; Naomi Turner, Los Angeles, CA; Asher Svaty, Lenexa, KS.
 Elmer was blessed to have welcomed 15 great grandchildren into his 
family: Reagan and Keelie Deines, Forrest and Estelle Li, Freyja 
Simpson, Everett and Vincent Sander, Penny Thayer, Danielle Humble and 
Noah Turner, Charlie Turner, and Honorary Great Grandchildren, Eleanor 
and Ezra Hysong, Cannon and Jasper Apon. 
 Nieces: Bev Brown, Karen Pistora, Sherri Saunder, all of Salina, KS;
 Lanayah McBurney, Fairfax Virginia; Nephew Morgan Smith, Litchfield 
Park Arizona.&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Elmer-Dean-Svaty?obId=25549654#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Elmer D. Svaty left this life surrounded by family Aug 7th, 2022, which 
was his and Karlene’s 66th Wedding Anniversary. Elmer was born October 
25, 1934, on the farm in Ellsworth County, Kansas. The son of Victor and
 Ruby (Belt) Svaty. Elmer spent his early years on the farm south of 
Sylvan Grove, the family later moved to Lucas where Elmer lived the 
remainder of his life. Elmer graduated from Lucas High School in 1952. 
 He married Karlene Sheets in 1956 and the couple was blessed with 5 
children, Tina, Jim, Jean Ann, Lynette and Tom. 
 Elmer enlisted in the army in 1955, and was stationed at Fort Bliss 
El Paso Texas, and Mainz Germany. He was honored to participate in the 
Honor Flight to Washington DC in 2018. After his military service, Elmer
 returned to Lucas where he worked for his father at Quality Oil Co and 
became the owner/operator of that business in the early '70s.
 In 1959 Elmer joined his father-in-Law working at Lucas Motor 
Company. He became the owner/operator in 1966, selling cars to many 
people across the country. Most of Elmer’s customers became lifelong 
friends. During his years as a Ford Dealer, Elmer served on the Ford 
Dealers Advertising Fund (FDAF) Board of Directors and achieved many 
awards and accolades. 
 Elmer loved his community and took pride in serving Lucas and the 
greater area. He was a member of the Lucas Lyons Club, Chamber of 
Commerce, the Bank Board, Director of the Library Board, Official Board 
of the United Methodist Church and City Council. Elmer held the record 
for many years for being the youngest mayor in Kansas at age 21. He 
also was a member of Masonic Lodge, Order of the Eastern Star, Russell 
Shrine Club, Shriners Clown Unit and served on the USD 407 School Board 
for 15 years. He was the Republican Committeeman for Fairview Township, 
Lucas Sunflower group and the Mr. &amp; Mrs. Club.
 Elmer was a car enthusiast. His pride and joy was his ’66 Red 
Mustang Convertible. He loved driving it in parades and escorting the 
queens for Homecoming and the Czech Festival for many years. 
 He was preceded in death by his Parents Victor and Ruby Svaty, 
In-laws Bill and Kris Sheets, Sisters Doris Cooper and Dodie Smith, 
Brothers-in-laws John Sheets and Dean Cooper, Granddaughter Julie Gier, 
Son-in-law Rodney Dick.
 Elmer is survived by his Wife Karlene of the home. Children: Tina 
(Paul) Simpson, Hays, KS; Jim Svaty, Lucas, KS; Jean Ann (Kevin) Thayer,
 Excelsior, MN; Lynette Dick, Manhattan, KS; Tom (Felicia) Svaty, 
Lenexa, KS; Brother-in- law JR Smith, Litchfield Park, AZ; Cousin Denny 
Black (who was raised as a younger sibling), Monrovia, CA.
 Grandchildren: Jessie (Kalen) Deines, Ellsworth, KS; Paula (JinChen)
 Li, Liberty, MO; Eric Simpson, Missoula MT; Kylie (Greg) Sander, 
Victoria, KS; Clint Thayer, Excelsior, MN; Sam (Ashley) Thayer, 
Excelsior, MN; Olivia Turner, Los Angeles, CA; Elizabeth Turner, 
Louisville, KY; Aubrey Turner, Olathe, KS; Sterling (Ally) Turner, 
Olathe, KS; Naomi Turner, Los Angeles, CA; Asher Svaty, Lenexa, KS.
 Elmer was blessed to have welcomed 15 great grandchildren into his 
family: Reagan and Keelie Deines, Forrest and Estelle Li, Freyja 
Simpson, Everett and Vincent Sander, Penny Thayer, Danielle Humble and 
Noah Turner, Charlie Turner, and Honorary Great Grandchildren, Eleanor 
and Ezra Hysong, Cannon and Jasper Apon. 
 Nieces: Bev Brown, Karen Pistora, Sherri Saunder, all of Salina, KS;
 Lanayah McBurney, Fairfax Virginia; Nephew Morgan Smith, Litchfield 
Park Arizona.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Elmer-Dean-Svaty?obId=25549654#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Elmer D. Svaty

Family members are sad to announce the passing of Steve Rome of Hugoton,
 Kansas. Steve was 69 years old and died on August 8th at St. 
Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. He passed from this life 
surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. 
 Steve was born on March 7, 1953, in Garden City to Dave and Evelyn 
Rome. The family moved to Hugoton, Kansas to begin a farming operation 
when Steve was one year old. He was a graduate of Hugoton High School in
 1971 and went on to complete an Agronomy degree from Fort Hays State 
University in 1975. He was a member of Delta Sigma Chi Fraternity while 
attending school there. He began his career by going to work for the 
Kansas State Extension field and research center in Garden City, and 
then went on to be the Agronomist for the Garden City Cooperative.

Steve enjoyed using his expertise and friendly personality to work 
alongside many farmers in the Garden City area. While working at the 
Coop, he met his future wife, Robynn Ridenour, and they were married in 
Garden City on April 3, 1982. When his father retired from farming, the 
couple moved to Hugoton, and Steve continued the irrigated farming 
operation along with his brother Keith Rome. A few years later, another 
brother Dave Rome joined the farming operation and over the next 40 
years, they built a very successful and large irrigated farming 
operation. 
 Steve and Robynn raised two children – Jennifer, born in 1984 and 
Justin, born in 1986, both of which graduated from Hugoton High School. 
The family are members of the First Christian Church in Hugoton where, 
through the years, Steve was active in Sunday school, children’s church,
 bible study and various church committees. He also served as Deacon for
 the church. 
 Steve’s civic duties were numerous. He served on the Stevens County
 Extension Board, City Council and the Economic Development Committee in
 Hugoton and won the Shakers and Movers award for his work on leading 
the development of independent gas utilities for area irrigated farmers.
 Realizing this need and benefit for area irrigation farmers was a 
passion for Steve at the time. He made numerous trips to Topeka to 
testify before state congress, and worked with countless resources, 
lawyers, lawmakers and the state groundwater and natural gas agency to 
see legislation and regulations passed for the benefit of the area 
irrigated farmers. 
 Steve also represented the agricultural profession by serving 20 
years on the Kansas Corn Growers Association and the Kansas Corn 
Commission where he used his experience and expertise in agriculture to 
benefit farmers across the state. 
 Steve will be remembered for his unfailing work ethic, his friendly 
personality, his professionalism and fortitude in seeing effective 
issues accomplished, and his willingness to come at any time to help a 
neighbor or friend in need. 
 Steve is preceded in death by his parents Evelyn and Dave Rome, and 
his sister Diane Johnson of McPherson, KS. He is survived by his wife, 
Robynn, of Hugoton, his daughter Jennifer of Omaha, NE, and his son 
Justin of Hugoton. He is survived by his three brothers – Richard Rome 
and wife Connee, Keith Rome and wife Lisa, and Dave Rome and wife Lori, 
all of Hugoton, along with his two sisters Carol Birdsell and husband 
Bill of Kansas City, MO and Mary Rome of Louisville, KY. He will be 
greatly missed by his numerous nieces and nephews, along with many 
extended family members and friends who will greatly miss him. 
 Family and friends will gather to remember and celebrate Steve’s 
life on Thursday, August 11th, at 2 PM at the First Christian Church in 
Hugoton with a graveside service to follow at Hugoton Cemetery. 
Visitation is Wednesday, August 10th from 2 PM until 8 PM with family 
greeting friends from 6 PM until 8 PM at Garnand Funeral Home, 920 E. 
11th St., Hugoton.

 Please share a memory or comment about Steve at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be 
made to the Kansas State Corn Growers Association.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Family members are sad to announce the passing of Steve Rome of Hugoton,
 Kansas. Steve was 69 years old and died on August 8th at St. 
Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. He passed from this life 
surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. 
 Steve was born on March 7, 1953, in Garden City to Dave and Evelyn 
Rome. The family moved to Hugoton, Kansas to begin a farming operation 
when Steve was one year old. He was a graduate of Hugoton High School in
 1971 and went on to complete an Agronomy degree from Fort Hays State 
University in 1975. He was a member of Delta Sigma Chi Fraternity while 
attending school there. He began his career by going to work for the 
Kansas State Extension field and research center in Garden City, and 
then went on to be the Agronomist for the Garden City Cooperative. 
Steve enjoyed using his expertise and friendly personality to work 
alongside many farmers in the Garden City area. While working at the 
Coop, he met his future wife, Robynn Ridenour, and they were married in 
Garden City on April 3, 1982. When his father retired from farming, the 
couple moved to Hugoton, and Steve continued the irrigated farming 
operation along with his brother Keith Rome. A few years later, another 
brother Dave Rome joined the farming operation and over the next 40 
years, they built a very successful and large irrigated farming 
operation. 
 Steve and Robynn raised two children – Jennifer, born in 1984 and 
Justin, born in 1986, both of which graduated from Hugoton High School. 
The family are members of the First Christian Church in Hugoton where, 
through the years, Steve was active in Sunday school, children’s church,
 bible study and various church committees. He also served as Deacon for
 the church. 
 Steve’s civic duties were numerous. He served on the Stevens County
 Extension Board, City Council and the Economic Development Committee in
 Hugoton and won the Shakers and Movers award for his work on leading 
the development of independent gas utilities for area irrigated farmers.
 Realizing this need and benefit for area irrigation farmers was a 
passion for Steve at the time. He made numerous trips to Topeka to 
testify before state congress, and worked with countless resources, 
lawyers, lawmakers and the state groundwater and natural gas agency to 
see legislation and regulations passed for the benefit of the area 
irrigated farmers. 
 Steve also represented the agricultural profession by serving 20 
years on the Kansas Corn Growers Association and the Kansas Corn 
Commission where he used his experience and expertise in agriculture to 
benefit farmers across the state. 
 Steve will be remembered for his unfailing work ethic, his friendly 
personality, his professionalism and fortitude in seeing effective 
issues accomplished, and his willingness to come at any time to help a 
neighbor or friend in need. 
 Steve is preceded in death by his parents Evelyn and Dave Rome, and 
his sister Diane Johnson of McPherson, KS. He is survived by his wife, 
Robynn, of Hugoton, his daughter Jennifer of Omaha, NE, and his son 
Justin of Hugoton. He is survived by his three brothers – Richard Rome 
and wife Connee, Keith Rome and wife Lisa, and Dave Rome and wife Lori, 
all of Hugoton, along with his two sisters Carol Birdsell and husband 
Bill of Kansas City, MO and Mary Rome of Louisville, KY. He will be 
greatly missed by his numerous nieces and nephews, along with many 
extended family members and friends who will greatly miss him. 
 Family and friends will gather to remember and celebrate Steve’s 
life on Thursday, August 11th, at 2 PM at the First Christian Church in 
Hugoton with a graveside service to follow at Hugoton Cemetery. 
Visitation is Wednesday, August 10th from 2 PM until 8 PM with family 
greeting friends from 6 PM until 8 PM at Garnand Funeral Home, 920 E. 
11th St., Hugoton. Please share a memory or comment about Steve at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be 
made to the Kansas State Corn Growers Association.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Steve Rome

Gary Lee Durland, 82, passed away on August 6, 2022, at Kentwood 
Plaza, in St. John, Kan. Gary was born in Lindsborg, Kan. on March 1, 
1940, to Olin and Mabelle (Peterson) Durland, who also gave him a 
brother, Bobby Jack. The family later moved to Lyons, Kan., where Gary 
graduated from Lyons High School and then continued his education in 
Kansas City, where he graduated from auto-mechanic school.

Following graduation, Gary moved to Dodge City, Kan., where he met 
the love of his life, Mary Louise Kohn. They married on November 17, 
1962, and shared 7 children and 54 wonderful years of marriage prior to 
her passing on January 14, 2018. After moving to Great Bend in 1964, 
Gary worked at Big A/Car Quest Auto Parts Store and Sanko Motors, and 
later drove bus for the Center and the Senior Center. Along with work, 
he spent many hours enjoying his woodworking hobby. He was extremely 
talented and, at one time, had 81 wood carvings in the house - excluding
 the ones he enjoyed giving away. Gary was a man of deep faith and love 
for the Lord and showed this as a member of Prince of Peace Parish, 
through worship, being a religious education teacher, and a communion 
minister.

Survivors include two sons, Ron (Diane) Durland of Great Bend and 
David (Angela) Durland of Spring Hill; four daughters, Barbara (Delbert)
 Downey of Wright, Jeanette (Brian) Standlee of Belvue, Linda Durland 
and Carla Durland, both of Wichita; 10 grandchildren; three 
great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Galen (Doris) Kohn; sister-in-law 
Sandy Kohn (Jerry Hale); cousins, Betty Ludwig and Eldon Peterson; and 
several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife; a son, 
Gregory; his parents; and his brother.

Visitation will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, 
August 11, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving at 6:00 
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be
 held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, August 12, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima 
Catholic Church with Father Bob Schremmer presiding. Interment will 
follow at Great Bend Cemetery. 

Memorials have been designated to the 
Senior Center or the Durland Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Gary Lee Durland, 82, passed away on August 6, 2022, at Kentwood 
Plaza, in St. John, Kan. Gary was born in Lindsborg, Kan. on March 1, 
1940, to Olin and Mabelle (Peterson) Durland, who also gave him a 
brother, Bobby Jack. The family later moved to Lyons, Kan., where Gary 
graduated from Lyons High School and then continued his education in 
Kansas City, where he graduated from auto-mechanic school.Following graduation, Gary moved to Dodge City, Kan., where he met 
the love of his life, Mary Louise Kohn. They married on November 17, 
1962, and shared 7 children and 54 wonderful years of marriage prior to 
her passing on January 14, 2018. After moving to Great Bend in 1964, 
Gary worked at Big A/Car Quest Auto Parts Store and Sanko Motors, and 
later drove bus for the Center and the Senior Center. Along with work, 
he spent many hours enjoying his woodworking hobby. He was extremely 
talented and, at one time, had 81 wood carvings in the house - excluding
 the ones he enjoyed giving away. Gary was a man of deep faith and love 
for the Lord and showed this as a member of Prince of Peace Parish, 
through worship, being a religious education teacher, and a communion 
minister.Survivors include two sons, Ron (Diane) Durland of Great Bend and 
David (Angela) Durland of Spring Hill; four daughters, Barbara (Delbert)
 Downey of Wright, Jeanette (Brian) Standlee of Belvue, Linda Durland 
and Carla Durland, both of Wichita; 10 grandchildren; three 
great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Galen (Doris) Kohn; sister-in-law 
Sandy Kohn (Jerry Hale); cousins, Betty Ludwig and Eldon Peterson; and 
several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife; a son, 
Gregory; his parents; and his brother.Visitation will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, 
August 11, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving at 6:00 
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be
 held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, August 12, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima 
Catholic Church with Father Bob Schremmer presiding. Interment will 
follow at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the 
Senior Center or the Durland Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

Gary Lee Durland

Kenneth Leroy Hanson Sr., age 83, of Randolph, passed away Saturday August 6, 2022, at the Salina Regional Health Center.

He was born on March 25, 1939, in Manhattan, the son of Kenneth and Leona (Jensen) Hanson.&nbsp; He graduated from old Randolph High School in 1957.

On June 1, 1958, in Salem, Missouri, he married Bonnie Jean Burkman.&nbsp; She survives of the home.

Kenneth graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University with a teaching degree and began his career at Lewis, Kansas, for two years, Randolph for two years and then Logan, Kansas for 27 years.&nbsp; During this time, he earned his master’s degree from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; In 1997, he returned to Blue Valley to become the Middle and High School principal, retiring in 2004.&nbsp; Following his retirement, he continued to substitute teach and drive a school bus until he turned 80.

He was a member of the Alert Covenant Church and enjoyed riding horses, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren.&nbsp; During his many years of teaching and coaching, he made a positive impact on many of his students and athletes.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Kenneth Hanson Jr. and wife Debbie of Salina, Christine Marshall and husband Cullen of Solomon, John Hanson and wife Lee Ann of Baldwin City and Julie Weidenhaft and husband Brandon of Hays; three brothers, Melvin Hanson of Hutchinson, Gene Hanson of El Dorado and Steve Hanson of Manhattan; two sisters, Shirley O’Quinn of Bartow, Florida and Wanda Murphy of Milwaukie, Oregon; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two infant sons, Stephen and Karl Hanson.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 12, 2022, at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home in Riley, Kansas.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the Alert Covenant Church with Pastor Dwight Diller officiating.&nbsp; The family encourages all in attendance to wear clothing from their favorite sports team.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Randolph Fancy Creek Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Blue Valley Foundation and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Condolences may be left for the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.apfunerals.com/">www.apfunerals.com</a>.

<figure>
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 </figure>Kenneth Leroy Hanson Sr., age 83, of Randolph, passed away Saturday August 6, 2022, at the Salina Regional Health Center.He was born on March 25, 1939, in Manhattan, the son of Kenneth and Leona (Jensen) Hanson.&nbsp; He graduated from old Randolph High School in 1957.On June 1, 1958, in Salem, Missouri, he married Bonnie Jean Burkman.&nbsp; She survives of the home.Kenneth graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University with a teaching degree and began his career at Lewis, Kansas, for two years, Randolph for two years and then Logan, Kansas for 27 years.&nbsp; During this time, he earned his master’s degree from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; In 1997, he returned to Blue Valley to become the Middle and High School principal, retiring in 2004.&nbsp; Following his retirement, he continued to substitute teach and drive a school bus until he turned 80.He was a member of the Alert Covenant Church and enjoyed riding horses, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren.&nbsp; During his many years of teaching and coaching, he made a positive impact on many of his students and athletes.In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Kenneth Hanson Jr. and wife Debbie of Salina, Christine Marshall and husband Cullen of Solomon, John Hanson and wife Lee Ann of Baldwin City and Julie Weidenhaft and husband Brandon of Hays; three brothers, Melvin Hanson of Hutchinson, Gene Hanson of El Dorado and Steve Hanson of Manhattan; two sisters, Shirley O’Quinn of Bartow, Florida and Wanda Murphy of Milwaukie, Oregon; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents and two infant sons, Stephen and Karl Hanson.The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 12, 2022, at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home in Riley, Kansas.Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the Alert Covenant Church with Pastor Dwight Diller officiating.&nbsp; The family encourages all in attendance to wear clothing from their favorite sports team.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Randolph Fancy Creek Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the Blue Valley Foundation and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.Condolences may be left for the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.apfunerals.com/">www.apfunerals.com</a>.

Kenneth Leroy Hanson Sr.

Warren L. Landauer, 61, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022.&nbsp; He was born in Hays, KS to Milfred and Twila (Rohr) Landauer. &nbsp;

Warren’s faith was important growing up in the Catholic Church.&nbsp; He 
was an altar boy in his youth and went on a six-week mission trip to 
Brazil in 1979.&nbsp; He was a Boy Scout and a member of the Order of the 
Arrow honor society. &nbsp;

Warren was a self-proclaimed jack of all trades, master of none. He 
was a CNC operator and maintenance supervisor but most of all loved 
being a farmhand, herdsman and cowboy. &nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents. &nbsp;

He is survived by his daughters, Sophie Landauer and Amanda Yonker; 
son, Wesley Landauer; and sisters; Donna Mays Wanda Mitchell, and Rhoda 
Jo Wray.

A rosary and vigil service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, 
August 11, 2022, with a Funeral Mass following at 1 p.m. all at St. 
Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Salina.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in All 
Saints Catholic Cemetery, Salina. &nbsp;

Memorials to Salina VFW Post 1432. &nbsp;

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 </figure>Warren L. Landauer, 61, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022.&nbsp; He was born in Hays, KS to Milfred and Twila (Rohr) Landauer. &nbsp;Warren’s faith was important growing up in the Catholic Church.&nbsp; He 
was an altar boy in his youth and went on a six-week mission trip to 
Brazil in 1979.&nbsp; He was a Boy Scout and a member of the Order of the 
Arrow honor society. &nbsp;Warren was a self-proclaimed jack of all trades, master of none. He 
was a CNC operator and maintenance supervisor but most of all loved 
being a farmhand, herdsman and cowboy. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents. &nbsp;He is survived by his daughters, Sophie Landauer and Amanda Yonker; 
son, Wesley Landauer; and sisters; Donna Mays Wanda Mitchell, and Rhoda 
Jo Wray.A rosary and vigil service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, 
August 11, 2022, with a Funeral Mass following at 1 p.m. all at St. 
Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Salina.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in All 
Saints Catholic Cemetery, Salina. &nbsp;Memorials to Salina VFW Post 1432. &nbsp;

Warren L. Landauer

Constance Lucille “Connie” Eulert, 81, of Russell, Kansas, and former
 Paradise, Kansas resident, died on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at the 
Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Connie was born on July 11, 1941, in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter
 of Donald and Nova (Alderson) Stamey.&nbsp; She grew up in and attended 
school in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She met fell in love and was united in 
marriage to Harold Otto “Harry” Eulert on January 23, 1960, in Hays, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Connie and Harry made their home in Paradise, Kansas and from 
this union they were blessed with 2 daughters Corianne Lea and Sherri.&nbsp; 
She helped Harry work the family farm but also worked at the Russell 
County Court House Appraiser’s Office and worked as a travel guide for 
Please Go Away Vacations.&nbsp; She was a longtime member of the Peace 
Lutheran Church in Natoma, Kansas and enjoyed traveling and watching 
survivor with her daughter Sherri.&nbsp; Most of all she enjoyed spending 
time with her family, she especially enjoyed spending time and spoiling 
her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Surviving family include her daughter Sherri L. Glenn and husband 
Ken; her sister Pam Herrman and husband Stan of Littleton, Colorado; her
 5 grandchildren Chris and Heather Glenn, Breanna Eulert, Sara Fattig 
and Ashley Jones; and &nbsp;5 great grandchildren Parker Jones, Ambree Glenn,
 Wyatt Fattig, Morgan Fattig &amp; Daylin Glenn-Homewood and nieces and 
nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harry on September 
15, 2007, and daughter Corianne Lea Eulert on March 19, 2017, 2 infant 
children, brother Gary Stamey and sister Lila Johnson.

A gathering service will be held from 4:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. on 
Thursday, August 11, 2022, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in 
Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Open visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. on 
Thursday, August 11th with the gathering service and family 
greeting guests Thursday evening.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be given to the 
Fairport Cemetery and sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the 
funeral service arrangements.&nbsp; A reception dinner will be held after the
 gathering service on Thursday evening at Meridy’s restaurant in 
Russell, Kansas.

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 </figure>Constance Lucille “Connie” Eulert, 81, of Russell, Kansas, and former
 Paradise, Kansas resident, died on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at the 
Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.Connie was born on July 11, 1941, in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter
 of Donald and Nova (Alderson) Stamey.&nbsp; She grew up in and attended 
school in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She met fell in love and was united in 
marriage to Harold Otto “Harry” Eulert on January 23, 1960, in Hays, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Connie and Harry made their home in Paradise, Kansas and from 
this union they were blessed with 2 daughters Corianne Lea and Sherri.&nbsp; 
She helped Harry work the family farm but also worked at the Russell 
County Court House Appraiser’s Office and worked as a travel guide for 
Please Go Away Vacations.&nbsp; She was a longtime member of the Peace 
Lutheran Church in Natoma, Kansas and enjoyed traveling and watching 
survivor with her daughter Sherri.&nbsp; Most of all she enjoyed spending 
time with her family, she especially enjoyed spending time and spoiling 
her grandchildren and great grandchildren.Surviving family include her daughter Sherri L. Glenn and husband 
Ken; her sister Pam Herrman and husband Stan of Littleton, Colorado; her
 5 grandchildren Chris and Heather Glenn, Breanna Eulert, Sara Fattig 
and Ashley Jones; and &nbsp;5 great grandchildren Parker Jones, Ambree Glenn,
 Wyatt Fattig, Morgan Fattig &amp; Daylin Glenn-Homewood and nieces and 
nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harry on September 
15, 2007, and daughter Corianne Lea Eulert on March 19, 2017, 2 infant 
children, brother Gary Stamey and sister Lila Johnson.A gathering service will be held from 4:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. on 
Thursday, August 11, 2022, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in 
Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Open visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. on 
Thursday, August 11th with the gathering service and family 
greeting guests Thursday evening.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the 
Fairport Cemetery and sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the 
funeral service arrangements.&nbsp; A reception dinner will be held after the
 gathering service on Thursday evening at Meridy’s restaurant in 
Russell, Kansas.

Constance Lucille 'Connie' Eulert

Larry Elmer Trout, 76, formerly of Bushton, Kansas, passed away on 
August 1, 2022, at Webster, Texas.&nbsp; Larry was born to Elmer and Emma 
Trout on July 24, 1946, in Great Bend, KS. He was raised on the family 
farm in Olmitz, KS and graduated from Hoisington High School. Larry 
often reminisced on fond memories of time spent with his parents, 
brother, aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by his Aunt Virginia 
Berlin of Boulder, CO and several loving cousins.

Larry shared 43 years of marriage with Laura, the love of his life, 
who survives him. He is also survived by three children: Dawn Trout of 
Rocky Ford, CO; Danny Trout of Lake Jackson, TX; and Crystal Trout of 
Lake Jackson, TX; and four grandchildren: Dylan Mortimore (&amp; fiancé 
Madison Cotterill) of Ellinwood, KS; Layne Trout of Rocky Ford, CO; and 
Emma Trout of Lake Jackson, TX. Larry is survived by his Brother-in-law,
 Scott (Ashley) Temple of Olmitz, KS; Sister-in-law Vicky (Richard) 
Romero of Longmont, CO; Sister-in-law Jo Temple of Bushton, KS; and 
Mother-in-law Karen Allison of Bushton, KS.

In addition to being a loving Husband, Father, and Papa, Larry loved 
raising cattle, working on projects including cars, tractors, houses, 
etc., and making people laugh.&nbsp; He never knew a stranger and could spend
 hours talking to people he just met.&nbsp; Throughout his entire life, Larry
 held an unwavering faith in God and was proud to share his Catholic 
Faith with others.

Larry joins his parents, Elmer and Emma Trout; his brother, Paul 
Trout; his daughter, Charlie Trout; and his Father-in-law Larry Temple 
in Heaven.

Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, August 11, 
2022, at St. Rose Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas with a Rosary 
recited at 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, 
August 12, 2022, at 10:30am 
also at St. Rose Catholic Church with interment to follow in Hoisington 
Cemetery at Hoisington, Kansas. 

Memorial Contributions may be directed 
in care of the family for later designation.&nbsp; 

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 </figure>Larry Elmer Trout, 76, formerly of Bushton, Kansas, passed away on 
August 1, 2022, at Webster, Texas.&nbsp; Larry was born to Elmer and Emma 
Trout on July 24, 1946, in Great Bend, KS. He was raised on the family 
farm in Olmitz, KS and graduated from Hoisington High School. Larry 
often reminisced on fond memories of time spent with his parents, 
brother, aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by his Aunt Virginia 
Berlin of Boulder, CO and several loving cousins.Larry shared 43 years of marriage with Laura, the love of his life, 
who survives him. He is also survived by three children: Dawn Trout of 
Rocky Ford, CO; Danny Trout of Lake Jackson, TX; and Crystal Trout of 
Lake Jackson, TX; and four grandchildren: Dylan Mortimore (&amp; fiancé 
Madison Cotterill) of Ellinwood, KS; Layne Trout of Rocky Ford, CO; and 
Emma Trout of Lake Jackson, TX. Larry is survived by his Brother-in-law,
 Scott (Ashley) Temple of Olmitz, KS; Sister-in-law Vicky (Richard) 
Romero of Longmont, CO; Sister-in-law Jo Temple of Bushton, KS; and 
Mother-in-law Karen Allison of Bushton, KS.In addition to being a loving Husband, Father, and Papa, Larry loved 
raising cattle, working on projects including cars, tractors, houses, 
etc., and making people laugh.&nbsp; He never knew a stranger and could spend
 hours talking to people he just met.&nbsp; Throughout his entire life, Larry
 held an unwavering faith in God and was proud to share his Catholic 
Faith with others.Larry joins his parents, Elmer and Emma Trout; his brother, Paul 
Trout; his daughter, Charlie Trout; and his Father-in-law Larry Temple 
in Heaven.Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, August 11, 
2022, at St. Rose Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas with a Rosary 
recited at 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, 
August 12, 2022, at 10:30am 
also at St. Rose Catholic Church with interment to follow in Hoisington 
Cemetery at Hoisington, Kansas. Memorial Contributions may be directed 
in care of the family for later designation.&nbsp;

Larry Elmer Trout

Joyce Deanne (Phillips) Essmiller, 96, passed away August 7, 2022, at
 HaysMed, Hays, Kansas, after a short illness. She was born February 11,
 1926, in Hoisington, Kansas to Mark Paul and Ida Marie (Willcutt) 
Phillips. She spent her early years in Hoisington before moving to Great
 Bend. She graduated from Great Bend High School and married her high 
school sweetheart, Arnold Essmiller Jr. on January 19, 1944. They 
celebrated almost 74 years of marriage before his passing on November 
21, 2017.

Joyce was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother; 
her family was her pride and joy, and always came first. She was a 
wonderful cook who loved hosting large holiday meals and family 
gatherings, traveling anywhere anytime, family genealogy, reading and 
her bridge groups. She was friendly and outgoing, loved meeting new 
people, and could talk to anyone about almost anything.

She was a homemaker who, when her children neared college age, worked
 as a bookkeeper at Mullin Furniture, was secretary of the Barton County
 Farm Bureau Board for 10 years, worked at Steadman &amp; Hawk 
Accountants, then at Midwest Energy until her retirement. Joyce was a 
charter member of Shamrock Extension Unit, a 4-H Food Leader, a member 
of Business &amp; Professional Women, First Presbyterian Church and 
former Ladies’ Circle Chairperson, and had served on the Board of the 
Great Bend Girls’ Home. She and Arnold were also members of a couple’s 
pitch club which met for almost 60 years.

She is survived by her daughters, Jan Marie Bolick of Carmel, IN, 
ArNell Deanne Briel (Jon) of Great Bend, and Jadean Louise Takao (Eric) 
of Kailua, HI; four grandchildren, Brent Arnold Bolick (Amy) of 
Jacksonville, FL, Wendy Deanne Sundahl (Shane) of Larned, KS, Robin Ann 
Murphy (Matt) of Fishers, IN, and Hayley Lynne Dicks (Shane) of Great 
Bend; and eight great grandchildren, Sophie and Olivia Bolick, Conner 
Deer, Brady Murphy, Dalton and Parker Dicks, and Slade and Darby 
Sundahl; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her 
parents; her loving husband, Arnold; a sister, Beverly Brummett; and 
four brothers, Francis, Wayne, Marion and Maurice Phillips.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, August
 11, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, 
August 12, 2022, at First Presbyterian Church, 24th and 
Washington, Great Bend, with Reverend Kathleen Luke presiding. Interment
 will follow in the Great Bend Cemetery. 

Memorials have been designated 
to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Barton County Historical 
Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Joyce Deanne (Phillips) Essmiller, 96, passed away August 7, 2022, at
 HaysMed, Hays, Kansas, after a short illness. She was born February 11,
 1926, in Hoisington, Kansas to Mark Paul and Ida Marie (Willcutt) 
Phillips. She spent her early years in Hoisington before moving to Great
 Bend. She graduated from Great Bend High School and married her high 
school sweetheart, Arnold Essmiller Jr. on January 19, 1944. They 
celebrated almost 74 years of marriage before his passing on November 
21, 2017.Joyce was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother; 
her family was her pride and joy, and always came first. She was a 
wonderful cook who loved hosting large holiday meals and family 
gatherings, traveling anywhere anytime, family genealogy, reading and 
her bridge groups. She was friendly and outgoing, loved meeting new 
people, and could talk to anyone about almost anything.She was a homemaker who, when her children neared college age, worked
 as a bookkeeper at Mullin Furniture, was secretary of the Barton County
 Farm Bureau Board for 10 years, worked at Steadman &amp; Hawk 
Accountants, then at Midwest Energy until her retirement. Joyce was a 
charter member of Shamrock Extension Unit, a 4-H Food Leader, a member 
of Business &amp; Professional Women, First Presbyterian Church and 
former Ladies’ Circle Chairperson, and had served on the Board of the 
Great Bend Girls’ Home. She and Arnold were also members of a couple’s 
pitch club which met for almost 60 years.She is survived by her daughters, Jan Marie Bolick of Carmel, IN, 
ArNell Deanne Briel (Jon) of Great Bend, and Jadean Louise Takao (Eric) 
of Kailua, HI; four grandchildren, Brent Arnold Bolick (Amy) of 
Jacksonville, FL, Wendy Deanne Sundahl (Shane) of Larned, KS, Robin Ann 
Murphy (Matt) of Fishers, IN, and Hayley Lynne Dicks (Shane) of Great 
Bend; and eight great grandchildren, Sophie and Olivia Bolick, Conner 
Deer, Brady Murphy, Dalton and Parker Dicks, and Slade and Darby 
Sundahl; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her 
parents; her loving husband, Arnold; a sister, Beverly Brummett; and 
four brothers, Francis, Wayne, Marion and Maurice Phillips.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, August
 11, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, 
August 12, 2022, at First Presbyterian Church, 24th and 
Washington, Great Bend, with Reverend Kathleen Luke presiding. Interment
 will follow in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated 
to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Barton County Historical 
Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Joyce Deanne (Phillips) Essmiller

Richard L. “Dick” Barton, age 89, passed away on Monday, August 8, 
2022, at his home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on May 15, 1933, 
in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of Henry LaVerne and Dorothy Marie Welty 
Barton.&nbsp; A resident of Scott City, Kansas, since 1979 moving from 
Dighton, Kansas, he was a retired school administrator.

He was a US Marine Veteran of the Korean Conflict, and was a member 
of the United Methodist Church, Anthem Masonic Lodge #284 both of Scott 
City, Kansas, and was a Past Potentate of Isis Shriners of Salina, 
Kansas.

On July 25, 1957, he married Joy Graver in Ash Valley, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.

Survivors include his Wife - Joy Barton of Scott City, Kansas, Three 
Sons - Rod &amp; Wanda Barton of Scott City, Kansas, Chad &amp; Mary Jo 
Barton of Great Bend, Kansas, Kale Barton of Scott City, Kansas, and Two
 Daughters - Jill &amp; Gary Hass of Salina, Kansas, Heidi &amp; Ken 
Ring of Clay Center, Kansas, One Brother - Donald &amp; Sharon Barton of
 Hays, Kansas, Nine Grandchildren, and Seven Great Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Step-Mother, Two Brothers - 
Bruce Barton and Kenneth Barton, and One Grandson - Curtis Emberton.

Graveside Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m, Tuesday, 
August 16, 2022, at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas, with
 the Rev. Jeff Goetzinger presiding.

Memorials may be written to the Shriners Children's Medical Fund or 
the Kansas Honor Flight Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 
PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

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 </figure>Richard L. “Dick” Barton, age 89, passed away on Monday, August 8, 
2022, at his home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on May 15, 1933, 
in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of Henry LaVerne and Dorothy Marie Welty 
Barton.&nbsp; A resident of Scott City, Kansas, since 1979 moving from 
Dighton, Kansas, he was a retired school administrator.He was a US Marine Veteran of the Korean Conflict, and was a member 
of the United Methodist Church, Anthem Masonic Lodge #284 both of Scott 
City, Kansas, and was a Past Potentate of Isis Shriners of Salina, 
Kansas.On July 25, 1957, he married Joy Graver in Ash Valley, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.Survivors include his Wife - Joy Barton of Scott City, Kansas, Three 
Sons - Rod &amp; Wanda Barton of Scott City, Kansas, Chad &amp; Mary Jo 
Barton of Great Bend, Kansas, Kale Barton of Scott City, Kansas, and Two
 Daughters - Jill &amp; Gary Hass of Salina, Kansas, Heidi &amp; Ken 
Ring of Clay Center, Kansas, One Brother - Donald &amp; Sharon Barton of
 Hays, Kansas, Nine Grandchildren, and Seven Great Grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his Parents, Step-Mother, Two Brothers - 
Bruce Barton and Kenneth Barton, and One Grandson - Curtis Emberton.Graveside Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m, Tuesday, 
August 16, 2022, at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas, with
 the Rev. Jeff Goetzinger presiding.There will be no calling times.Memorials may be written to the Shriners Children's Medical Fund or 
the Kansas Honor Flight Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 
PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Richard L. 'Dick' Barton

Elaine L. Smith, age 94, of Oakley, passed away on August 8, 2022, at the Logan County Senior Living Nursing Home, Oakley. Cremation has been chosen. Arrangements and a complete obituary are pending with Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home.

Elaine L. Smith, age 94, of Oakley, passed away on August 8, 2022, at the Logan County Senior Living Nursing Home, Oakley. Cremation has been chosen. Arrangements and a complete obituary are pending with Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home.

Elaine L. Smith

Elmer Dean Svaty, age 87, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Hilltop Lodge in Beloit, KS.

An obituary is pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.

Elmer Dean Svaty, age 87, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Hilltop Lodge in Beloit, KS.An obituary is pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Elmer-Dean-Svaty?obId=25549654#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Elmer Dean Svaty

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

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

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

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 </figure>Melvin Pfannenstiel, age 86, of Hays, Kansas, died Monday, August 8, 2022, at his home. Services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Melvin Pfannenstiel

Marvin A. Beougher, age 87, of Grainfield, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Sheridan County&nbsp;Health Center in Hoxie, Kansas. Marvin was born November 9, 1934, to Merlyn and Vivian (Smith) Beougher, in Gove, Kansas. He graduated from Gove Rural High School with the class of 1952.

Marvin&nbsp;married&nbsp;Marilea&nbsp;JoAnne Johnson&nbsp;on February 12, 1956, in Gove at the Gove United Methodist Church,&nbsp;and together&nbsp;they enjoyed 63 years of marriage&nbsp;until her passing in 2019. Marvin and Marilea were blessed with two children, son Marlin, and daughter Marvel.

Marvin was drafted into the United States Army in April of 1958, where he served 1 year in Fort Sill, Oklahoma before being deployed to Neckarsulm, Germany for an additional year, serving as the Postal Officer in the 46th&nbsp;Artillery Group. After returning home in April of 1960, Marvin served an additional two years in the standby reserve, as well as 2 years in the ready reserve, before receiving his Honorable Discharge in April of 1964.

Marvin&nbsp;was the comptroller for the Gove&nbsp;County&nbsp;Cooperative and Midwest Co-op for 44 years until his retirement in April of 1997. He was commander of the Grainfield American Legion in 2011, a member of the Gove County Historical Association Museum, and a Kansas Hunter Safety Education instructor for 50 years. He was also a member of the Lion’s Club, Grainfield UMC Lay Leader, and founder of Beougher Field. Marvin enjoyed fishing, hunting, and all kinds of sports.

Marvin is survived by his son Marlin Beougher (Janet Bainter) of Hoxie, Kansas; daughter Marvel (Douglas) Blank of Valley Center, Kansas; grandchildren Meghann (Michael) Stiglitz of Maize, Kansas, Brandon (Morgan) Beougher of&nbsp;Oakley, Kansas, Tyler (Kelli) Beougher of Jetmore, Kansas, Chelsie (Tyler) Akers of Dodge City, Kansas, Dalton Beougher of Hays, Kansas, Dylan (Whitney) Bainter of Hoxie,&nbsp;Kansas,&nbsp;Brady (Ashtynn) Bainter of Grainfield,&nbsp;Kansas,&nbsp;and Tori Bainter of Hoxie, Kansas; great-grandchildren Savannah, Shanlee, Adalee, and Lynden Beougher of Oakley, Kansas, Reed, Renna, and Nash Beougher of&nbsp;Jetmore,Kansas, Joslynn, Jensen, and Jersey Stiglitz of Maize,&nbsp;Kansas,&nbsp;Carson, Averie, Tylinn, and Gatlin Akers of Dodge City,&nbsp;Kansas,&nbsp;and Aveyah Danner, and Renli Bainter of Grainfield, Kansas; and brother-in-law Delbert Johnson Jr. (Gini) of Newton, Kansas.

Marvin was preceded in death by his wife Marilea; parents Merlyn and Vivian; brothers Loren and Elton Beougher; and sister Ima Lee Heier.

Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Grainfield United Methodist Church, Grainfield, with&nbsp;Pastor Brad Griffith officiating. Burial will follow at Gove City Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to Grainfield Recreation, Grainfield United Methodist Church, or American Legion Post #301. Donations to the organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 Main St. Quinter, Kansas, 67752.

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

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 </figure>Marvin A. Beougher, age 87, of Grainfield, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Sheridan County&nbsp;Health Center in Hoxie, Kansas. Marvin was born November 9, 1934, to Merlyn and Vivian (Smith) Beougher, in Gove, Kansas. He graduated from Gove Rural High School with the class of 1952.Marvin&nbsp;married&nbsp;Marilea&nbsp;JoAnne Johnson&nbsp;on February 12, 1956, in Gove at the Gove United Methodist Church,&nbsp;and together&nbsp;they enjoyed 63 years of marriage&nbsp;until her passing in 2019. Marvin and Marilea were blessed with two children, son Marlin, and daughter Marvel.Marvin was drafted into the United States Army in April of 1958, where he served 1 year in Fort Sill, Oklahoma before being deployed to Neckarsulm, Germany for an additional year, serving as the Postal Officer in the 46th&nbsp;Artillery Group. After returning home in April of 1960, Marvin served an additional two years in the standby reserve, as well as 2 years in the ready reserve, before receiving his Honorable Discharge in April of 1964.Marvin&nbsp;was the comptroller for the Gove&nbsp;County&nbsp;Cooperative and Midwest Co-op for 44 years until his retirement in April of 1997. He was commander of the Grainfield American Legion in 2011, a member of the Gove County Historical Association Museum, and a Kansas Hunter Safety Education instructor for 50 years. He was also a member of the Lion’s Club, Grainfield UMC Lay Leader, and founder of Beougher Field. Marvin enjoyed fishing, hunting, and all kinds of sports.Marvin is survived by his son Marlin Beougher (Janet Bainter) of Hoxie, Kansas; daughter Marvel (Douglas) Blank of Valley Center, Kansas; grandchildren Meghann (Michael) Stiglitz of Maize, Kansas, Brandon (Morgan) Beougher of&nbsp;Oakley, Kansas, Tyler (Kelli) Beougher of Jetmore, Kansas, Chelsie (Tyler) Akers of Dodge City, Kansas, Dalton Beougher of Hays, Kansas, Dylan (Whitney) Bainter of Hoxie,&nbsp;Kansas,&nbsp;Brady (Ashtynn) Bainter of Grainfield,&nbsp;Kansas,&nbsp;and Tori Bainter of Hoxie, Kansas; great-grandchildren Savannah, Shanlee, Adalee, and Lynden Beougher of Oakley, Kansas, Reed, Renna, and Nash Beougher of&nbsp;Jetmore,Kansas, Joslynn, Jensen, and Jersey Stiglitz of Maize,&nbsp;Kansas,&nbsp;Carson, Averie, Tylinn, and Gatlin Akers of Dodge City,&nbsp;Kansas,&nbsp;and Aveyah Danner, and Renli Bainter of Grainfield, Kansas; and brother-in-law Delbert Johnson Jr. (Gini) of Newton, Kansas.Marvin was preceded in death by his wife Marilea; parents Merlyn and Vivian; brothers Loren and Elton Beougher; and sister Ima Lee Heier.Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Grainfield United Methodist Church, Grainfield, with&nbsp;Pastor Brad Griffith officiating. Burial will follow at Gove City Cemetery.Memorial Contributions are suggested to Grainfield Recreation, Grainfield United Methodist Church, or American Legion Post #301. Donations to the organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 Main St. Quinter, Kansas, 67752.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

Marvin A. Beougher

Bernita Jean (Duffey) Gawith was born September 10, 1935, on the family 
farm in Menlo to Ray and Eva (Moos) Duffey. Bernita was the 9th of 12 
children. She loved spending time with her siblings. 
 Bernita married Mike Gawith on July 30, 1955, in Colby, KS. They were
 blessed with three children: Gary (Jeannie), Peggy, and Scott (Misty). 
 Bernita’s interests were sewing for her family, quilting and her button collection. 
 Bernita was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Eva; brothers,
 Chet and Harold Duffey; sisters, Eileen Murphy, Madine Benda, Winifred 
Smith, Juanita Kling, and Freda Weyand, and grandson, Brett Gawith.

She 
is survived by husband, Mike; sons, Gary (Jeannie) and Scott (Misty); 
daughter, Peggy; siblings: Cleo Duffey, Nina Brandt, Leona Steiger, and 
Loreda Wagner; grandchildren, Matt (Monica), Abby (Jason), Lacey (Jebb),
 Gunner, Madison (Caleb), and great grandchildren, Edward and Cora 
Gawith, and Tenley and Blake Tally.&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Bernita-Jean-Gawith?obId=25546629#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Bernita Jean (Duffey) Gawith was born September 10, 1935, on the family 
farm in Menlo to Ray and Eva (Moos) Duffey. Bernita was the 9th of 12 
children. She loved spending time with her siblings. 
 Bernita married Mike Gawith on July 30, 1955, in Colby, KS. They were
 blessed with three children: Gary (Jeannie), Peggy, and Scott (Misty). 
 Bernita’s interests were sewing for her family, quilting and her button collection. 
 Bernita was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Eva; brothers,
 Chet and Harold Duffey; sisters, Eileen Murphy, Madine Benda, Winifred 
Smith, Juanita Kling, and Freda Weyand, and grandson, Brett Gawith. She 
is survived by husband, Mike; sons, Gary (Jeannie) and Scott (Misty); 
daughter, Peggy; siblings: Cleo Duffey, Nina Brandt, Leona Steiger, and 
Loreda Wagner; grandchildren, Matt (Monica), Abby (Jason), Lacey (Jebb),
 Gunner, Madison (Caleb), and great grandchildren, Edward and Cora 
Gawith, and Tenley and Blake Tally.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Bernita-Jean-Gawith?obId=25546629#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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