William "Bill" Wesley Nelson was born September 16, 1942, in Norton County, KS, the son of Harold Wesley and Edna B. (Shelton) Nelson.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bill passed away Friday, July 1, 2022, in Denver, Colorado, at the age of 79.&nbsp;

Bill grew up in rural Norton County and attended school in Calvert through 8th grade.&nbsp;&nbsp;He then attended Norton school and graduated with the class of 1960.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bill planned to attend mechanical school but was called to active duty with the National Guard at Fort Riley, KS.&nbsp;

Bill returned to Norton and worked for Gall Motor Company when he met the love of his life Doris Darlene (Rogers) Nelson.&nbsp;&nbsp;They were married on January 1, 1964, 6 short months after meeting, and started a life of 58 years together, which included four children, Blake, Blain, Melissa, and Amy.&nbsp;

Bill was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Norton I.O.O.F, American Legion, Jaycees, and the Norton Christian Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was also an honorary member of the Eagles Riders.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bill made numerous friends throughout his life, and they all held a special place in his heart.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was "Pa" or "grandpa" to many of them.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bill retired from Norton County Road and Bridge in 2020.&nbsp;

Bill enjoyed outdoor life, fishing, camping, attending Eagles events, dancing, and watching Chiefs football games so he could call his "grandson", Mark Cleveland afterwards.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was proud of his hard work and honesty.&nbsp;&nbsp;He believed in a handshake and stood by his word.&nbsp;

Bill loved his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, but his greatest love was his sweetheart and wife, "Ma."

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, son Blake Nelson, and two&nbsp;brothers-in-law, Richard Rule and Harold Bittel.&nbsp;

He is survived by his wife, Doris Nelson, son Blain Nelson, two daughters, Melissa (Brian) McMullen, and Amy Coffey.&nbsp;&nbsp;One sister Elaine Rule, four sisters-in-law, Donna Bittel, Daloris (Charles) Alexander, and Geraldine (Phillip) Loughry.&nbsp;&nbsp;Six grandchildren, Coady (Breanna) McMullen, Chance (Kaylynn) McMullen, Cristine (Daniel) McClure, Kayla (Jake) Branch, Zach Coffey, and Nathan Nelson.&nbsp;&nbsp;Five great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Tyler, Case, Baylee, and Aria McMullen.&nbsp;&nbsp;Many other relatives and friends.&nbsp;

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 9, 2022, at the Norton Christian Church, 208 North Kansas Ave., Norton, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;Fellowship will follow after the service at the Norton Eagles Lodge, 16614 Eagles RD, Norton, KS.&nbsp;The family will greet family and friends on Friday, July 8, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Norton Eagles Lodge.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to the University of Iowa Diabetes Research and can be sent in care of All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS&nbsp;&nbsp;66967.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.allfaithsfuneralchapel.com/">www.allfaithsfuneralchapel.com</a>&nbsp;

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 </figure>William "Bill" Wesley Nelson was born September 16, 1942, in Norton County, KS, the son of Harold Wesley and Edna B. (Shelton) Nelson.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bill passed away Friday, July 1, 2022, in Denver, Colorado, at the age of 79.&nbsp;Bill grew up in rural Norton County and attended school in Calvert through 8th grade.&nbsp;&nbsp;He then attended Norton school and graduated with the class of 1960.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bill planned to attend mechanical school but was called to active duty with the National Guard at Fort Riley, KS.&nbsp;Bill returned to Norton and worked for Gall Motor Company when he met the love of his life Doris Darlene (Rogers) Nelson.&nbsp;&nbsp;They were married on January 1, 1964, 6 short months after meeting, and started a life of 58 years together, which included four children, Blake, Blain, Melissa, and Amy.&nbsp;Bill was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Norton I.O.O.F, American Legion, Jaycees, and the Norton Christian Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was also an honorary member of the Eagles Riders.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bill made numerous friends throughout his life, and they all held a special place in his heart.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was "Pa" or "grandpa" to many of them.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bill retired from Norton County Road and Bridge in 2020.&nbsp;Bill enjoyed outdoor life, fishing, camping, attending Eagles events, dancing, and watching Chiefs football games so he could call his "grandson", Mark Cleveland afterwards.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was proud of his hard work and honesty.&nbsp;&nbsp;He believed in a handshake and stood by his word.&nbsp;Bill loved his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, but his greatest love was his sweetheart and wife, "Ma."Bill was preceded in death by his parents, son Blake Nelson, and two&nbsp;brothers-in-law, Richard Rule and Harold Bittel.&nbsp;He is survived by his wife, Doris Nelson, son Blain Nelson, two daughters, Melissa (Brian) McMullen, and Amy Coffey.&nbsp;&nbsp;One sister Elaine Rule, four sisters-in-law, Donna Bittel, Daloris (Charles) Alexander, and Geraldine (Phillip) Loughry.&nbsp;&nbsp;Six grandchildren, Coady (Breanna) McMullen, Chance (Kaylynn) McMullen, Cristine (Daniel) McClure, Kayla (Jake) Branch, Zach Coffey, and Nathan Nelson.&nbsp;&nbsp;Five great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Tyler, Case, Baylee, and Aria McMullen.&nbsp;&nbsp;Many other relatives and friends.&nbsp;Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 9, 2022, at the Norton Christian Church, 208 North Kansas Ave., Norton, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;Fellowship will follow after the service at the Norton Eagles Lodge, 16614 Eagles RD, Norton, KS.&nbsp;The family will greet family and friends on Friday, July 8, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Norton Eagles Lodge.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the University of Iowa Diabetes Research and can be sent in care of All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS&nbsp;&nbsp;66967.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.allfaithsfuneralchapel.com/">www.allfaithsfuneralchapel.com</a>&nbsp;

William 'Bill' Wesley Nelson

March 25, 1949 ~ July 3, 2022 (age 73)

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

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 </figure>March 25, 1949 ~ July 3, 2022 (age 73)An obituary and services are pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

Katherine 'Kathy' Mary (Kreoger) Lundien

Cecilia Ann Schneweis, 92, died July 4, 2022, at Country Place Senior
 Living of Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born September 20, 1929, on the 
family farm in Redwing, Kansas, the daughter of Adolph and Carrie 
(Linsner) Demel. Cecilia graduated from Odin High School in 1947.

On June 1, 1948, she married Raymond A. Schneweis, at Holy Family 
Catholic Church in Odin, Kansas. Together, they farmed and raised eight 
children. Cherishing her time as a homemaker and farm wife, her love was
 shown in her gardening, her many chickens, her exceptional cooking and 
baking, and mostly just her beloved family times together. Ray preceded 
her in death on April 1, 2009.

Cecilia was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and 
was an active member for many years in the Altar Society, first in Odin 
and later in Hoisington.&nbsp;

Survivors include; four sons, Ron Schneweis of Hoisington, Kevin 
Schneweis of Hoisington, Bill Schneweis and wife Kitte of Monument, 
Colorado, Keith Schneweis of Colorado Springs, Colorado; two daughters, 
Lois Ritterhouse and husband Bob of Albert, Kansas, and Mary Sell and 
husband Steve of Olathe; daughter-in-law, Kathy Mai and husband Jay of 
Great Bend; and son-in-law, Kent D. Nettleingham of Galatia; two 
brothers, Jerry Demel and wife Deanna of Westminster, Colorado, and Bill
 Demel of Arvada, Colorado; ten grandchildren; Kent L. Nettleingham and 
wife Trina, Sara Nettleingham-Prince and husband Ed, Brian Schneweis, 
Derek Schneweis and wife Sarah, Brandi McElhoes and husband Jacob, Nick 
Schneweis, Jason Sell, Jessica Cronenwett and husband J.C., Katie 
Schneweis, Mark Burchfiel and wife Pam; seven great grandchildren, 
Landon Burchfiel, Logan Burchfiel, Kendra Smith, Olivia Wright, Parker 
Pinks, Jackson Nettleingham, and Carter Nettleingham; and three 
great-great-grandchildren, Sophia Burchfiel, Remy Burchfiel, and Ivie 
Smith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Gary 
Schneweis, daughter, Suzy Nettleingham, brother, Jim Demel, and three 
sisters, Evelyn Juno, Eleanor Reif, and Bernadine Moeder.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, with family to greet 
friends from 6 to 8 p.m.&nbsp; Vigil and Rosary will begin at 7:00 p.m., all 
at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 7, 2022, 
at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, celebrated by Father Anselm 
Eke, MSP.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Holy Family Catholic Cemetery, Odin, 
Kansas.

Memorials may be made to Kans for Kids or Holy Family Cemetery Fund, 
in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 
67544.

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 </figure>Cecilia Ann Schneweis, 92, died July 4, 2022, at Country Place Senior
 Living of Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born September 20, 1929, on the 
family farm in Redwing, Kansas, the daughter of Adolph and Carrie 
(Linsner) Demel. Cecilia graduated from Odin High School in 1947.On June 1, 1948, she married Raymond A. Schneweis, at Holy Family 
Catholic Church in Odin, Kansas. Together, they farmed and raised eight 
children. Cherishing her time as a homemaker and farm wife, her love was
 shown in her gardening, her many chickens, her exceptional cooking and 
baking, and mostly just her beloved family times together. Ray preceded 
her in death on April 1, 2009.Cecilia was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and 
was an active member for many years in the Altar Society, first in Odin 
and later in Hoisington.&nbsp;Survivors include; four sons, Ron Schneweis of Hoisington, Kevin 
Schneweis of Hoisington, Bill Schneweis and wife Kitte of Monument, 
Colorado, Keith Schneweis of Colorado Springs, Colorado; two daughters, 
Lois Ritterhouse and husband Bob of Albert, Kansas, and Mary Sell and 
husband Steve of Olathe; daughter-in-law, Kathy Mai and husband Jay of 
Great Bend; and son-in-law, Kent D. Nettleingham of Galatia; two 
brothers, Jerry Demel and wife Deanna of Westminster, Colorado, and Bill
 Demel of Arvada, Colorado; ten grandchildren; Kent L. Nettleingham and 
wife Trina, Sara Nettleingham-Prince and husband Ed, Brian Schneweis, 
Derek Schneweis and wife Sarah, Brandi McElhoes and husband Jacob, Nick 
Schneweis, Jason Sell, Jessica Cronenwett and husband J.C., Katie 
Schneweis, Mark Burchfiel and wife Pam; seven great grandchildren, 
Landon Burchfiel, Logan Burchfiel, Kendra Smith, Olivia Wright, Parker 
Pinks, Jackson Nettleingham, and Carter Nettleingham; and three 
great-great-grandchildren, Sophia Burchfiel, Remy Burchfiel, and Ivie 
Smith.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Gary 
Schneweis, daughter, Suzy Nettleingham, brother, Jim Demel, and three 
sisters, Evelyn Juno, Eleanor Reif, and Bernadine Moeder.Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, with family to greet 
friends from 6 to 8 p.m.&nbsp; Vigil and Rosary will begin at 7:00 p.m., all 
at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 7, 2022, 
at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, celebrated by Father Anselm 
Eke, MSP.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Holy Family Catholic Cemetery, Odin, 
Kansas.Memorials may be made to Kans for Kids or Holy Family Cemetery Fund, 
in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 
67544.

Cecilia Ann Schneweis

Sister Teresita Huse, 103, died July 4, 2022, at the Dominican 
Sisters of Peace motherhouse in Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born July 23, 1918, 
in Kingman, Kansas, the daughter of Frank and Clara Marx Huse.&nbsp; She 
entered the Dominican Sisters community in 1933 and pronounced vows in 
1936.&nbsp; In 2021, she celebrated 85 years of religious profession.

Sister Teresita began her ministry as an elementary school teacher, 
serving for sixteen years in Kansas and Oklahoma schools.&nbsp;&nbsp; For the next
 fourteen years she ministered as a high school teacher and college 
professor.&nbsp; A call to pastoral ministry took her to Goodland, Kansas, in
 1970 where she served the next eight years.&nbsp; Sister Teresita also 
served in leadership positions in her Dominican religious community.&nbsp; 
During a sabbatical she spent time in Japan teaching English to adults.&nbsp;
 She moved to the motherhouse in 1991 where she ministered in the Office
 of Mission and Ministry. She was known throughout the community for her
 hospitality and her love for the foreign missions.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews, as well as the 
Dominican Sisters of Peace. Sister Teresita was preceded in death by her
 parents and three brothers, Leo, Cletus, and Sylvester.

A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 7.&nbsp; The 
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 8.&nbsp; Both 
will take place at the Sisters’ Convent.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Sisters’
 Resurrection Cemetery. 

Memorials in honor of Sister Teresita may be 
sent to Hope for the Village Child (benefits the Sisters’ Nigerian 
Mission) or Dominican Sisters of Peace, 2320 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH
 43219-2098.

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 </figure>Sister Teresita Huse, 103, died July 4, 2022, at the Dominican 
Sisters of Peace motherhouse in Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born July 23, 1918, 
in Kingman, Kansas, the daughter of Frank and Clara Marx Huse.&nbsp; She 
entered the Dominican Sisters community in 1933 and pronounced vows in 
1936.&nbsp; In 2021, she celebrated 85 years of religious profession.Sister Teresita began her ministry as an elementary school teacher, 
serving for sixteen years in Kansas and Oklahoma schools.&nbsp;&nbsp; For the next
 fourteen years she ministered as a high school teacher and college 
professor.&nbsp; A call to pastoral ministry took her to Goodland, Kansas, in
 1970 where she served the next eight years.&nbsp; Sister Teresita also 
served in leadership positions in her Dominican religious community.&nbsp; 
During a sabbatical she spent time in Japan teaching English to adults.&nbsp;
 She moved to the motherhouse in 1991 where she ministered in the Office
 of Mission and Ministry. She was known throughout the community for her
 hospitality and her love for the foreign missions.She is survived by several nieces and nephews, as well as the 
Dominican Sisters of Peace. Sister Teresita was preceded in death by her
 parents and three brothers, Leo, Cletus, and Sylvester.A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 7.&nbsp; The 
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 8.&nbsp; Both 
will take place at the Sisters’ Convent.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Sisters’
 Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials in honor of Sister Teresita may be 
sent to Hope for the Village Child (benefits the Sisters’ Nigerian 
Mission) or Dominican Sisters of Peace, 2320 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH
 43219-2098.

Sister Teresita Huse

Twila May Armbrister, age 53, died Friday, July 1, 2022. She was born September 30, 1968 at Fort Hood, Texas, to Alvin and Margaret (Faulkner). She attended the grade school and high school in Ellis, Kansas, graduating in the Class of 1987. Then, she furthered her education at Colby Community College with an associates in Secretarial Science. Later in life, she went back to school at Hutchinson Community College for medical coding. 

She met David Scott Wilson on her birthday, they dated for a year and got married at Trinity Lutheran Church in Colby, Kansas, on September 25, 1993. To this union two children were born, Alan Wilson and LeeAnn&nbsp;Wilson.

Twila was loved by many of the children she watched throughout the years at a daycare she ran in Colby. Some of her favorite activities include shopping with her mother on Saturday mornings, playing pinochle, quilting, helping on the family farm, and hot tubbing with her husband.

She is survived by David, of the home; son, Alan Wilson, Phillipsburg, KS; daughter LeeAnn Wilson and significant other Sam Long, Salina; her parents, Alvin and Margaret Armbrister, Ellis; brothers, Elton Armbrister and significant other, Deb; Jeff Armbrister, Norton; sister-in-law Laquita (Travis) Smith, Almena; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two sets of grandparents and her in-laws.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 9th, 2022, at 2 PM at St&nbsp;John Lutheran Church,&nbsp;394 St John - St Andrew Road, Ellis, KS 67637.&nbsp; Memorial visitation will be at the church from 1 PM until service time.

Memorials are suggested to David Wilson in care of the funeral chapel.

Services in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 East 17th Street, Ellis, Kansas 67637.

Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

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 </figure>Twila May Armbrister, age 53, died Friday, July 1, 2022. She was born September 30, 1968 at Fort Hood, Texas, to Alvin and Margaret (Faulkner). She attended the grade school and high school in Ellis, Kansas, graduating in the Class of 1987. Then, she furthered her education at Colby Community College with an associates in Secretarial Science. Later in life, she went back to school at Hutchinson Community College for medical coding. She met David Scott Wilson on her birthday, they dated for a year and got married at Trinity Lutheran Church in Colby, Kansas, on September 25, 1993. To this union two children were born, Alan Wilson and LeeAnn&nbsp;Wilson.Twila was loved by many of the children she watched throughout the years at a daycare she ran in Colby. Some of her favorite activities include shopping with her mother on Saturday mornings, playing pinochle, quilting, helping on the family farm, and hot tubbing with her husband.She is survived by David, of the home; son, Alan Wilson, Phillipsburg, KS; daughter LeeAnn Wilson and significant other Sam Long, Salina; her parents, Alvin and Margaret Armbrister, Ellis; brothers, Elton Armbrister and significant other, Deb; Jeff Armbrister, Norton; sister-in-law Laquita (Travis) Smith, Almena; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by two sets of grandparents and her in-laws.She will be in our hearts forever.Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 9th, 2022, at 2 PM at St&nbsp;John Lutheran Church,&nbsp;394 St John - St Andrew Road, Ellis, KS 67637.&nbsp; Memorial visitation will be at the church from 1 PM until service time.Memorials are suggested to David Wilson in care of the funeral chapel.Services in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 East 17th Street, Ellis, Kansas 67637.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Twila May Armbrister

Geraldine Regina Neff passed away July 3, 2022, at Good Samaritan 
Oberlin, Kansas, at the age of 88. She was born August 3, 1933, in 
Dresden, Kansas to Edward J. Miller and Christina B. (Zimmerman) Miller.
 She received her education at Leoville Grade and High School 
graduated in 1951 and went onto Marymount College in Salina, KS and 
Colorado University, Boulder, CO. She taught school in Andale, KS and 
Leoville, KS.

Gerry would marry Donald Neff on August 21, 1956, and 
became a homemaker and enjoyed catering and being a substitute teacher.

Survived by her husband, Donald Neff; three sons: Michael (Jackie) 
Neff, Dresden, KS, Thomas (Chris) Neff, Marion, KS, James (Kristal) 
Neff, Manhattan, KS; two daughters: Christina Rasure (Mitch Tiede), 
Goodland, KS, Debora (Mark) Jennings, Wichita, KS; Six grandchildren: 
Daniel Rasure, Kayla (Brad) Hedges, Mallory Jennings, Jordan Jennings, 
Darius Neff and Elora (Alex) Aldridge.  Four step-grandchildren: Elliott
 &amp; Tamara Gillespie, Aaron &amp; Tara Gillespie, Heath &amp; 
Samantha Schulte, Ashley Albers. Five great-grandchildren: EJ, Millie 
and Fredrick Rasure and Brooklyn &amp; Brody Hedges. Ten step great 
grandchildren: Alex &amp; Emma Gillespie, Jackson &amp; Greyson 
Gillespie, Kamryn &amp; Ryder Schulte, Jaidyn &amp; Jaida Mathews and 
Daysia &amp; Dayanna Byers. One sister: Janice Bruggemeier, Chicago, IL.


  She is preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers and sisters.&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Geraldine-Regina--Gerry-Neff?obId=25293845#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Geraldine Regina Neff passed away July 3, 2022, at Good Samaritan 
Oberlin, Kansas, at the age of 88. She was born August 3, 1933, in 
Dresden, Kansas to Edward J. Miller and Christina B. (Zimmerman) Miller.
 She received her education at Leoville Grade and High School 
graduated in 1951 and went onto Marymount College in Salina, KS and 
Colorado University, Boulder, CO. She taught school in Andale, KS and 
Leoville, KS.Gerry would marry Donald Neff on August 21, 1956, and 
became a homemaker and enjoyed catering and being a substitute teacher.
 Survived by her husband, Donald Neff; three sons: Michael (Jackie) 
Neff, Dresden, KS, Thomas (Chris) Neff, Marion, KS, James (Kristal) 
Neff, Manhattan, KS; two daughters: Christina Rasure (Mitch Tiede), 
Goodland, KS, Debora (Mark) Jennings, Wichita, KS; Six grandchildren: 
Daniel Rasure, Kayla (Brad) Hedges, Mallory Jennings, Jordan Jennings, 
Darius Neff and Elora (Alex) Aldridge. Four step-grandchildren: Elliott
 &amp; Tamara Gillespie, Aaron &amp; Tara Gillespie, Heath &amp; 
Samantha Schulte, Ashley Albers. Five great-grandchildren: EJ, Millie 
and Fredrick Rasure and Brooklyn &amp; Brody Hedges. Ten step great 
grandchildren: Alex &amp; Emma Gillespie, Jackson &amp; Greyson 
Gillespie, Kamryn &amp; Ryder Schulte, Jaidyn &amp; Jaida Mathews and 
Daysia &amp; Dayanna Byers. One sister: Janice Bruggemeier, Chicago, IL.
 She is preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers and sisters.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Geraldine-Regina--Gerry-Neff?obId=25293845#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Geraldine Regina 'Gerry' Neff

Charlotte Gertrude Wilhelmina (Kress) Settle, 92, of
 Salina, passed away July 1, 2022. She was born in Cologne, Germany 
August 31, 1929 to Eugene and Cacilia Kress. Charlotte met Lester during
 WWll in Sinsheim, Germany while he was serving in the US Army. They 
were married at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Oakley, KS August 5, 
1947, and were married 71 years. They farmed and ranched near Winona, KS 
until 1999 and retired in Salina, KS.

While living in Winona, Charlotte worked at the school, drove a 
school bus, sold World Book Encyclopedias, and worked for SRS. After 
moving to Salina, she worked at the local art gallery and was a greeter 
for Conklin Cars. She was active in the German Club and St. Mary Queen 
of the Universe Catholic Church. She had a compassionate conviction for 
the lives of unborn children and always had a strong interest in 
politics.

Although Charlotte grew up in the large city of Cologne,Germany, at 
age 17 she learned how to help on the farm but always preferred to have a
 fence between her and the farm animals. She tamed raccoons, dressed 
hundreds of chickens, canned foods, delivered milk, cream, and eggs, 
prepared meals for harvest crews, and nary a weed dare grow in her 
luscious green yard. Charlotte loved working in her home, visiting with 
neighbors and friends, square dancing, having card parties and 
entertaining. New teachers to the community always found a welcome meal,
 and foreign college students always found a home full of hospitality 
during holidays. Most of all, she enjoyed visiting her grandchildren and
 making the farm a fun place to visit.

Always an avid reader, Charlotte encouraged her children to read, 
work hard, excel in whatever they did, and make the most of 
opportunities. She enjoyed writing and wrote many poems and diaries 
throughout her life. She loved music, especially classical and German. 
She found great joy in playing her accordion and was happy to entertain 
during the German Club meetings and even at her 90th birthday 
celebration. Her favorite food was chocolate, especially chocolates 
directly from Germany. Her favorite song was Enjoy Yourself, It’s Later 
Than You Think.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband, Lester. Survivors 
include her six children: Irene (Doug) Johnson of Dallas, TX, Frank 
(Peggy) Settle of Overland Park, Gloria (Ralph) Duffey of Salina, Harold
 (Rhonda) Settle of Great Bend, Roger (Theresa) Settle of Dodge City, 
and Janet (Patrick) Gleason of Meade. 19 Grandchildren: Kurt (Rae) 
Johnson, Adele (Uli) Woerz, Sr. Isabel (Society of Mary), Michael 
(Kristy) Johnson, Kipp Johnson, Robert Johnson; Craig (Blythe) Settle, 
Stephanie (Shawn) Turner, Kim (Nick) Bambick; Patricia Duffey, David 
(Kaori) Duffey, Connie Duffey; Jason (Lundy) Settle, Chad Settle; Mary 
(Adam) Behlke; Adam (Liz) Gleason, Michaela (Hito) Santacruz, Aaron 
(Miranda) Gleason, and Monica Gleason. 29 Great Grandchildren: Kressa 
and Max Johnson; Edward, Helena, Frederick, and Henry Woerz; Felix and 
Vela Johnson; Luke Johnson; Colin, Cayley, Camden, and Kinsley Settle; 
Austin, Ashlyn, Gabrielle, Lucas, and Frank Turner; Casey, Thomas, 
Caroline, and Riley Bambick; Michelle and William Duffey; Blake Kirkman,
 Sadie Settle; Aidan and Emma Gleason; and Isaiah Gleason.

The family is grateful to Charlotte’s neighbors and friends, 
especially Susan and Earl Fry, Tony and Allison Harding, Carl and Gloria
 Hanson, Lou Melgren, and Grace Shields. Also, to the many St. Mary 
parishioners who helped honor her wishes to have frequent visitors while
 remaining in her home as long as possible, especially John and Linda 
Ourida, Raymond and Julie Bilson, and Vera Roach.

There will be a rosary at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6th, at St. Mary 
Queen of the Universe Catholic Church in Salina, KS, with Mass at 10, 
followed by a luncheon in the Parish Hall. Burial service will follow at
 All Saints Cemetery.

Memorials in Charlotte’s honor are appreciated to Kansas Right to 
Life, in care of Ryan Mortuary in Salina. In Lieu of flowers, Charlotte 
has requested Masses.

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 </figure>Charlotte Gertrude Wilhelmina (Kress) Settle, 92, of
 Salina, passed away July 1, 2022. She was born in Cologne, Germany 
August 31, 1929 to Eugene and Cacilia Kress. Charlotte met Lester during
 WWll in Sinsheim, Germany while he was serving in the US Army. They 
were married at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Oakley, KS August 5, 
1947, and were married 71 years. They farmed and ranched near Winona, KS 
until 1999 and retired in Salina, KS.While living in Winona, Charlotte worked at the school, drove a 
school bus, sold World Book Encyclopedias, and worked for SRS. After 
moving to Salina, she worked at the local art gallery and was a greeter 
for Conklin Cars. She was active in the German Club and St. Mary Queen 
of the Universe Catholic Church. She had a compassionate conviction for 
the lives of unborn children and always had a strong interest in 
politics.Although Charlotte grew up in the large city of Cologne,Germany, at 
age 17 she learned how to help on the farm but always preferred to have a
 fence between her and the farm animals. She tamed raccoons, dressed 
hundreds of chickens, canned foods, delivered milk, cream, and eggs, 
prepared meals for harvest crews, and nary a weed dare grow in her 
luscious green yard. Charlotte loved working in her home, visiting with 
neighbors and friends, square dancing, having card parties and 
entertaining. New teachers to the community always found a welcome meal,
 and foreign college students always found a home full of hospitality 
during holidays. Most of all, she enjoyed visiting her grandchildren and
 making the farm a fun place to visit.Always an avid reader, Charlotte encouraged her children to read, 
work hard, excel in whatever they did, and make the most of 
opportunities. She enjoyed writing and wrote many poems and diaries 
throughout her life. She loved music, especially classical and German. 
She found great joy in playing her accordion and was happy to entertain 
during the German Club meetings and even at her 90th birthday 
celebration. Her favorite food was chocolate, especially chocolates 
directly from Germany. Her favorite song was Enjoy Yourself, It’s Later 
Than You Think.Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband, Lester. Survivors 
include her six children: Irene (Doug) Johnson of Dallas, TX, Frank 
(Peggy) Settle of Overland Park, Gloria (Ralph) Duffey of Salina, Harold
 (Rhonda) Settle of Great Bend, Roger (Theresa) Settle of Dodge City, 
and Janet (Patrick) Gleason of Meade. 19 Grandchildren: Kurt (Rae) 
Johnson, Adele (Uli) Woerz, Sr. Isabel (Society of Mary), Michael 
(Kristy) Johnson, Kipp Johnson, Robert Johnson; Craig (Blythe) Settle, 
Stephanie (Shawn) Turner, Kim (Nick) Bambick; Patricia Duffey, David 
(Kaori) Duffey, Connie Duffey; Jason (Lundy) Settle, Chad Settle; Mary 
(Adam) Behlke; Adam (Liz) Gleason, Michaela (Hito) Santacruz, Aaron 
(Miranda) Gleason, and Monica Gleason. 29 Great Grandchildren: Kressa 
and Max Johnson; Edward, Helena, Frederick, and Henry Woerz; Felix and 
Vela Johnson; Luke Johnson; Colin, Cayley, Camden, and Kinsley Settle; 
Austin, Ashlyn, Gabrielle, Lucas, and Frank Turner; Casey, Thomas, 
Caroline, and Riley Bambick; Michelle and William Duffey; Blake Kirkman,
 Sadie Settle; Aidan and Emma Gleason; and Isaiah Gleason.The family is grateful to Charlotte’s neighbors and friends, 
especially Susan and Earl Fry, Tony and Allison Harding, Carl and Gloria
 Hanson, Lou Melgren, and Grace Shields. Also, to the many St. Mary 
parishioners who helped honor her wishes to have frequent visitors while
 remaining in her home as long as possible, especially John and Linda 
Ourida, Raymond and Julie Bilson, and Vera Roach.There will be a rosary at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6th, at St. Mary 
Queen of the Universe Catholic Church in Salina, KS, with Mass at 10, 
followed by a luncheon in the Parish Hall. Burial service will follow at
 All Saints Cemetery.Memorials in Charlotte’s honor are appreciated to Kansas Right to 
Life, in care of Ryan Mortuary in Salina. In Lieu of flowers, Charlotte 
has requested Masses.

Charlotte Gertrude Wilhelmina (Kress) Settle

Bonnie Jean McElroy passed away on June 29, 2022, at the age of 89 in 
Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born on July 31, 1932, in Hays, Kansas, to 
James “Jimmy” and Gladys (Lowry) McClellan. She was united in marriage 
to Bethel McElroy on June 2, 1951, in Palco, Kansas, at the United 
Methodist Church. The couple was blessed with four sons: Rod, Mickie, 
Jim and Larry.
 Bonnie grew up in Rooks County, she attended grade school in Zurich 
and high school in Palco where she graduated with the class of 1949. 
Following high school, she attended Fort Hays State for 2 years before 
she married Bethel and the couple moved back to Zurich until Bethel’s 
honorable discharge from the army. The couple then moved to a farm near 
Palco on the Red Line. They moved into town in 1957 and raised four 
sons. Bonnie spent her years raising her family and being a working hand
 on the farm and ranch. She was a key part in the farm operation, making
 sure the crew was well fed and would assist anywhere she was recruited.
 Bonnie enjoyed the outdoors, especially the baby calves, spending time 
in her garden, and out-fishing her husband. It was also known she was a 
talented artist. She created many immaculate pieces which were 
displayed, sold, and earned many awards. Bonnie enjoyed sharing her love
 of art by teaching several painting classes. If she wasn’t outdoors or 
painting, she enjoyed square dancing, playing cards with her coffee club
 and friends, and was an avid Kansas sports fan. She rooted for the KU 
basketball team, the K-State Football team, and the Royals. Bonnie was a
 member of the Palco Methodist Church, Bridge and Pitch Card Club, 
Coffee Club, and Red Hat Society.
 Bonnie enjoyed the springtime, being outside, and tending her 
gardens. She not only tenderly cared for her family, dachshunds and 
garden, but more importantly she sowed the seeds of love and laughter 
into the lives of those closest to her. Although we will miss her 
greatly, we rejoice that she is now reaping the bountiful harvest of her
 hard work and loving labor, in the company of her Lord, until we see 
her again.
 She is survived by her husband, Bethel McElroy of South Hutchinson, 
KS; sons, Rod (Jolene) McElroy of Wheelersburg, OH, Mickie (Glenda) 
McElroy of Logan, KS, Jim (Bonnie) McElroy of Sterling, KS, Larry 
(Shirley) McElroy of Lake Jackson, TX; thirteen grandchildren, seventeen
 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.
 Bonnie joins in her heavenly home, her parents, Jimmy and Gladys 
McClellan; and siblings, Wayne (Lorine) McClellan and Eris (Chuck) 
McClellan-Waller.
 A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the 
United Methodist Church in Palco at 2 PM. A Book Signing will be held at
 the funeral home in Plainville from 8 AM until 5 PM on Friday.
 Memorials are suggested to the Wounded Warriors Project or the St. 
Jude Childrens Hospital and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease 
Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Bonnie Jean McElroy passed away on June 29, 2022, at the age of 89 in 
Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born on July 31, 1932, in Hays, Kansas, to 
James “Jimmy” and Gladys (Lowry) McClellan. She was united in marriage 
to Bethel McElroy on June 2, 1951, in Palco, Kansas, at the United 
Methodist Church. The couple was blessed with four sons: Rod, Mickie, 
Jim and Larry.
 Bonnie grew up in Rooks County, she attended grade school in Zurich 
and high school in Palco where she graduated with the class of 1949. 
Following high school, she attended Fort Hays State for 2 years before 
she married Bethel and the couple moved back to Zurich until Bethel’s 
honorable discharge from the army. The couple then moved to a farm near 
Palco on the Red Line. They moved into town in 1957 and raised four 
sons. Bonnie spent her years raising her family and being a working hand
 on the farm and ranch. She was a key part in the farm operation, making
 sure the crew was well fed and would assist anywhere she was recruited.
 Bonnie enjoyed the outdoors, especially the baby calves, spending time 
in her garden, and out-fishing her husband. It was also known she was a 
talented artist. She created many immaculate pieces which were 
displayed, sold, and earned many awards. Bonnie enjoyed sharing her love
 of art by teaching several painting classes. If she wasn’t outdoors or 
painting, she enjoyed square dancing, playing cards with her coffee club
 and friends, and was an avid Kansas sports fan. She rooted for the KU 
basketball team, the K-State Football team, and the Royals. Bonnie was a
 member of the Palco Methodist Church, Bridge and Pitch Card Club, 
Coffee Club, and Red Hat Society.
 Bonnie enjoyed the springtime, being outside, and tending her 
gardens. She not only tenderly cared for her family, dachshunds and 
garden, but more importantly she sowed the seeds of love and laughter 
into the lives of those closest to her. Although we will miss her 
greatly, we rejoice that she is now reaping the bountiful harvest of her
 hard work and loving labor, in the company of her Lord, until we see 
her again.
 She is survived by her husband, Bethel McElroy of South Hutchinson, 
KS; sons, Rod (Jolene) McElroy of Wheelersburg, OH, Mickie (Glenda) 
McElroy of Logan, KS, Jim (Bonnie) McElroy of Sterling, KS, Larry 
(Shirley) McElroy of Lake Jackson, TX; thirteen grandchildren, seventeen
 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.
 Bonnie joins in her heavenly home, her parents, Jimmy and Gladys 
McClellan; and siblings, Wayne (Lorine) McClellan and Eris (Chuck) 
McClellan-Waller.
 A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the 
United Methodist Church in Palco at 2 PM. A Book Signing will be held at
 the funeral home in Plainville from 8 AM until 5 PM on Friday.
 Memorials are suggested to the Wounded Warriors Project or the St. 
Jude Childrens Hospital and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease 
Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bonnie Jean McElroy

Lifelong Goodland, KS resident, Mary Eleanor&nbsp;Puttroff, 91, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022, at the Prairie Senior Living Complex in Colby, KS.

Mary was born on December 14, 1930, in Goodland to John and Frances (Nester) Schindler. She attended school in Goodland and graduated from Sherman Community High School in 1948.

She worked many years as a bookkeeper for various gas companies. She was married for a short time and had two daughters; Sharon and Marcia.<a></a>

Preceding her in death were her parents, 2 brothers and one sister.

Surviving family includes her daughters; Sharon (Tom) Nemechek of Des Moines, IA and Marcia (Rob) Haug&nbsp;of Kansas City, MO, four grandchildren; Jodi (Shannon) Hensley of Des Moines, IA, Justin (Kathy) Nemechek of Bucyrus, KS, Chris&nbsp;Haug&nbsp;of Kansas City, MO and Courtney (Josh) Murray of Kansas City, MO, and six great grandchildren; Kaitlin and&nbsp;Kamerin&nbsp;Hensley, Iris and Caroline Nemechek and Elliott and Emilia Murray. 

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 11:00 AM MT, at the Goodland Cemetery, with Pastor Brent Flanders officiating.

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Northwest Kansas Animal Shelter 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 www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com.

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

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 </figure>Lifelong Goodland, KS resident, Mary Eleanor&nbsp;Puttroff, 91, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022, at the Prairie Senior Living Complex in Colby, KS.Mary was born on December 14, 1930, in Goodland to John and Frances (Nester) Schindler. She attended school in Goodland and graduated from Sherman Community High School in 1948.She worked many years as a bookkeeper for various gas companies. She was married for a short time and had two daughters; Sharon and Marcia.<a></a>Preceding her in death were her parents, 2 brothers and one sister.Surviving family includes her daughters; Sharon (Tom) Nemechek of Des Moines, IA and Marcia (Rob) Haug&nbsp;of Kansas City, MO, four grandchildren; Jodi (Shannon) Hensley of Des Moines, IA, Justin (Kathy) Nemechek of Bucyrus, KS, Chris&nbsp;Haug&nbsp;of Kansas City, MO and Courtney (Josh) Murray of Kansas City, MO, and six great grandchildren; Kaitlin and&nbsp;Kamerin&nbsp;Hensley, Iris and Caroline Nemechek and Elliott and Emilia Murray. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 11:00 AM MT, at the Goodland Cemetery, with Pastor Brent Flanders officiating.Memorial contributions may be designated to the Northwest Kansas Animal Shelter 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 www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com.Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Mary Eleanor (Schindler) Puttroff

“Regardless of what has happened, or will happen, I’m going to do my 
damnedest to leave this world totally exhausted and with a great big 
smile on my face.”
 Sally Sally Sally: The Memoirs of Roger Shields (c. 2011). 
 Roger William Shields was born on July 12, 1938, in Winfield, KS. He died on June 
27, 2022, at the age of 83, in Topeka, KS, where he resided for the last
 2 years of his life. 
 He is preceded in death by his parents, William Robert Shields and Marguerite Shields. 
 Roger’s mother meant everything to him. Marguerite loved him 
fiercely and as such, held Roger to high standards. She often pushed him
 to rise up to the level of potential she saw in him. Always a doting 
mother, when Roger would give his little sister rides on his Cushman 
Scooter, their mother would simply yell at Karen to “hang on tightly” as
 she watched the kids go up and down the street. Roger’s mother passed 
away in 1989 at the age of 80. 
 Roger was only 20 years-old when his father died in 1958. While they
 did not have time to deepen their relationship in all the ways Roger 
had hoped for, one special memory he often shared was of giving his 
father one final shave in the hospital shortly before William’s passing.
 
 Roger leaves behind six children to cherish his memory - Terry 
Shields and wife Sharon, Randy Shields and wife Jerri, Gary Shields and 
wife Angela, Dawn Shields and husband Thomas Krannawitter, Mark Shields 
and wife Rebecca, and Jessica Gottschalk and husband Luke. He is also 
survived by his brother, Bob Shields and wife Maxine, and his sister 
Karen Keady: as well as many beloved grandchildren and 
great-grandchildren.
 Roger spent his childhood primarily in Winfield, KS. He began 
working at the early age of 12, but he found his lifelong career in 
computer programming at the age of 20. He spent most of his career 
working with IBM, but his greatest professional achievement was starting
 his company, Bankers Own Software Systems (B.O.S.S.). 
 Roger’s adult years were spent in Ponca City, OK, Wichita, KS, and 
Hays, KS, but some of his fondest memories were his years living on the 
Plaza in Kansas City. Incredibly proud of his Irish heritage, he 
attended the Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day Parade every year. Roger 
loved music of all types, but especially blues and jazz. Many of his 
Kansas City nights were spent enjoying live music at Knuckleheads. Golf 
was also one of his hobbies, and in 1999, he and his son Randy played 
the round of a lifetime at St. Andrews in Scotland. At the age of 15, 
Roger discovered what would be a life-long passion for automobiles with a
 particular interest in classic cars. Roger also loved the Kansas City 
Chiefs and was a season-ticket holder for many years. 
 Roger always said his children were his biggest blessing. He was immensely proud of them. 
 The family will be holding a private service at a later date.&nbsp;

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 </figure>“Regardless of what has happened, or will happen, I’m going to do my 
damnedest to leave this world totally exhausted and with a great big 
smile on my face.”
 Sally Sally Sally: The Memoirs of Roger Shields (c. 2011). 
 Roger William Shields was born on July 12, 1938, in Winfield, KS. He died on June 
27, 2022, at the age of 83, in Topeka, KS, where he resided for the last
 2 years of his life. 
 He is preceded in death by his parents, William Robert Shields and Marguerite Shields. 
 Roger’s mother meant everything to him. Marguerite loved him 
fiercely and as such, held Roger to high standards. She often pushed him
 to rise up to the level of potential she saw in him. Always a doting 
mother, when Roger would give his little sister rides on his Cushman 
Scooter, their mother would simply yell at Karen to “hang on tightly” as
 she watched the kids go up and down the street. Roger’s mother passed 
away in 1989 at the age of 80. 
 Roger was only 20 years-old when his father died in 1958. While they
 did not have time to deepen their relationship in all the ways Roger 
had hoped for, one special memory he often shared was of giving his 
father one final shave in the hospital shortly before William’s passing.
 
 Roger leaves behind six children to cherish his memory - Terry 
Shields and wife Sharon, Randy Shields and wife Jerri, Gary Shields and 
wife Angela, Dawn Shields and husband Thomas Krannawitter, Mark Shields 
and wife Rebecca, and Jessica Gottschalk and husband Luke. He is also 
survived by his brother, Bob Shields and wife Maxine, and his sister 
Karen Keady: as well as many beloved grandchildren and 
great-grandchildren.
 Roger spent his childhood primarily in Winfield, KS. He began 
working at the early age of 12, but he found his lifelong career in 
computer programming at the age of 20. He spent most of his career 
working with IBM, but his greatest professional achievement was starting
 his company, Bankers Own Software Systems (B.O.S.S.). 
 Roger’s adult years were spent in Ponca City, OK, Wichita, KS, and 
Hays, KS, but some of his fondest memories were his years living on the 
Plaza in Kansas City. Incredibly proud of his Irish heritage, he 
attended the Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day Parade every year. Roger 
loved music of all types, but especially blues and jazz. Many of his 
Kansas City nights were spent enjoying live music at Knuckleheads. Golf 
was also one of his hobbies, and in 1999, he and his son Randy played 
the round of a lifetime at St. Andrews in Scotland. At the age of 15, 
Roger discovered what would be a life-long passion for automobiles with a
 particular interest in classic cars. Roger also loved the Kansas City 
Chiefs and was a season-ticket holder for many years. 
 Roger always said his children were his biggest blessing. He was immensely proud of them. 
 The family will be holding a private service at a later date.&nbsp;

Roger William Shields

Stephen F. Effertz, age 71 years, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away 
at his home in Great Bend early on Saturday morning, July 2, 2022.&nbsp; 
Stephen was born on July 25, 1950 at Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to Henry 
L. and Sharon J. (Grisius) Effertz.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Cindy 
J. Neal on December 23, 1971 at Lone Grove, Oklahoma.&nbsp; 

Stephen spent 
four years in the service of his country in the U.S. Army, and then 
worked in the oilfield for Dia-Log of Great Bend for fifteen years.&nbsp; For
 twenty-five years from 1987 to 2012, he owned and operated the Baseball 
Card Shop in Great Bend.&nbsp; Stephen had a passion for card collecting, 
playing golf, coaching baseball, yardwork and gardening, and in his 
younger years loved hunting and fishing.

Survivors include his wife, Cindy J. Effertz of Great Bend, Kansas; 
three sons: Steven Voth of Texas and Stephen Shane and Daniel Effertz, 
both of Great Bend, Kansas; six grandchildren:&nbsp; Jayson Effertz, Justin 
Effertz, Blaze Jacobs, Trinity Reeves, Brayden Voth, and Tristan Voth; 
his mother, Sharon Servi of Heartland, Wisconsin and his stepmother, 
Diane Effertz of Great Bend, Kansas; three brothers:&nbsp; Anthony Effertz of
 Kansas City, Missouri, Douglas Effertz of Great Bend, Kansas, and John 
Servi of Yuma, Arizona; one sister:&nbsp; Jackie Zube of Heartland, 
Wisconsin; three step-siblings:&nbsp; Alana Blessing of Great Bend, Kansas, 
Ryan Brack of Huntsville, Alabama and Landon Brack of Ellinwood, Kansas;
 nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Stephen was preceded in death by his father, an 
infant sister Patty, an infant brother Danny, and a sister Janice 
Effertz.

According to his wishes, cremation has been chosen and no services 
are planned at this time.&nbsp; Memorials may be directed to St. Jude’s 
Children’s Research Hospital with Charter Funerals of Great Bend, Kansas
 in charge.

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 </figure>Stephen F. Effertz, age 71 years, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away 
at his home in Great Bend early on Saturday morning, July 2, 2022.&nbsp; 
Stephen was born on July 25, 1950 at Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to Henry 
L. and Sharon J. (Grisius) Effertz.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Cindy 
J. Neal on December 23, 1971 at Lone Grove, Oklahoma.&nbsp; Stephen spent 
four years in the service of his country in the U.S. Army, and then 
worked in the oilfield for Dia-Log of Great Bend for fifteen years.&nbsp; For
 twenty-five years from 1987 to 2012, he owned and operated the Baseball 
Card Shop in Great Bend.&nbsp; Stephen had a passion for card collecting, 
playing golf, coaching baseball, yardwork and gardening, and in his 
younger years loved hunting and fishing.Survivors include his wife, Cindy J. Effertz of Great Bend, Kansas; 
three sons: Steven Voth of Texas and Stephen Shane and Daniel Effertz, 
both of Great Bend, Kansas; six grandchildren:&nbsp; Jayson Effertz, Justin 
Effertz, Blaze Jacobs, Trinity Reeves, Brayden Voth, and Tristan Voth; 
his mother, Sharon Servi of Heartland, Wisconsin and his stepmother, 
Diane Effertz of Great Bend, Kansas; three brothers:&nbsp; Anthony Effertz of
 Kansas City, Missouri, Douglas Effertz of Great Bend, Kansas, and John 
Servi of Yuma, Arizona; one sister:&nbsp; Jackie Zube of Heartland, 
Wisconsin; three step-siblings:&nbsp; Alana Blessing of Great Bend, Kansas, 
Ryan Brack of Huntsville, Alabama and Landon Brack of Ellinwood, Kansas;
 nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Stephen was preceded in death by his father, an 
infant sister Patty, an infant brother Danny, and a sister Janice 
Effertz.According to his wishes, cremation has been chosen and no services 
are planned at this time.&nbsp; Memorials may be directed to St. Jude’s 
Children’s Research Hospital with Charter Funerals of Great Bend, Kansas
 in charge.

Stephen F. Effertz

Linda Kaye Slemp, 70, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022, at her home in La Crosse, Kansas.

Linda was born May 18, 1952, in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of 
Lester and Catherine (Gentry) Smith.&nbsp; She was a resident of Rush County,
 Kansas, since 2003, moving there from Michigan.&nbsp; She worked in the 
housekeeping department at Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, 
Kansas, before her retirement.

She was a member of the Solomon Valley Muzzleloaders Association, and the Kansas Traditional Muzzleloading Association.

Linda enjoyed camping and working in her flowers.&nbsp; She loved and lived for her family and friends.

On July 18, 1987, she married Joseph “Joe” Slemp in LaGrange, Indiana.

Survivors include:&nbsp; her husband, Joseph “Joe” Slemp, La Crosse, 
Kansas; one son, Ron Reed (April), La Crosse, Kansas; one daughter, Lacy
 Quake (Andrew), Three Rivers, Michigan; one daughter in law, Ashley 
Slemp, Hoisington, Kansas; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; 
and her lifelong friend of 58 years, Debbie “Ann” Buck, Michigan.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, David Smith, and 
Jeremiah “Jeremy” Slemp; two brothers, Bobbie Smith, and Ricky Smith; 
and one sister, Sharon Wicklund.

Visitation will be Tuesday, July 5, 2022, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas.

Graveside service will be Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. at 
the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Tom Ferch 
officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, La 
Crosse, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Rush 
County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.

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

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

Linda Kaye Slemp, 70, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022, at her home in La Crosse, Kansas.Linda was born May 18, 1952, in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of 
Lester and Catherine (Gentry) Smith.&nbsp; She was a resident of Rush County,
 Kansas, since 2003, moving there from Michigan.&nbsp; She worked in the 
housekeeping department at Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, 
Kansas, before her retirement.She was a member of the Solomon Valley Muzzleloaders Association, and the Kansas Traditional Muzzleloading Association.Linda enjoyed camping and working in her flowers.&nbsp; She loved and lived for her family and friends.On July 18, 1987, she married Joseph “Joe” Slemp in LaGrange, Indiana.Survivors include:&nbsp; her husband, Joseph “Joe” Slemp, La Crosse, 
Kansas; one son, Ron Reed (April), La Crosse, Kansas; one daughter, Lacy
 Quake (Andrew), Three Rivers, Michigan; one daughter in law, Ashley 
Slemp, Hoisington, Kansas; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; 
and her lifelong friend of 58 years, Debbie “Ann” Buck, Michigan.She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, David Smith, and 
Jeremiah “Jeremy” Slemp; two brothers, Bobbie Smith, and Ricky Smith; 
and one sister, Sharon Wicklund.Visitation will be Tuesday, July 5, 2022, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas.Graveside service will be Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. at 
the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Tom Ferch 
officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, La 
Crosse, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Rush 
County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Linda Kaye Slemp

Helen Boyd, age 93, of Oakley, passed away June 30, 2022, at the Logan
 County Hospital, Oakley.&nbsp; She was born on May 8, 1929, in Winona to 
William "Bill"&nbsp; and Nanna Gfeller.&nbsp; She graduated from high school in 
Winona.&nbsp; On August 15, 1954, Helen married Maurice Boyd in Page City.&nbsp; 
To this union came 2 son’s, Steven and Robert.&nbsp; They were married for 55
 years before Maurice passed away in 2009.

Helen worked for Farmers State Bank for several years as bookkeeper. She enjoyed working alongside her sister Lois and several of her other co-workers. After leaving the bank she started babysitting from her home. She enjoyed watching the kids that she sat for grow into adults. She also enjoyed working in the yard and gardening. She enjoyed a good competition between her and Maurice as to who could grow the best garden. Helen was preceded in 
death by her parents, Bill and Nanna Gfeller, husband Maurice Boyd, 
brothers:&nbsp; Harold Gfeller, Ralph Gfeller, Don Gfeller,&nbsp; and Chet 
Gfeller; and sisters:&nbsp; Lois Nickelson, Gladys Collins, and Frieda 
Wickizer. Surviving relatives include her sons:&nbsp; Steve Boyd and 
wife Carol, Bob Boyd and wife Ladena, all of Oakley; grandsons:&nbsp; Dalton 
Boyd and fiancé Janessa Selbe of Quinter and Dillon Boyd of Oakley, and 
many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Graveside service will be July
 9th at 10:00 a.m. at the Oakley Cemetery with Pastor Bob Kelly 
officiating.&nbsp; Memorials to Helen Boyd Memorial Fund may be sent to 
Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, PO Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748.

Sign the online guestbook at www.kennedykosterfh.com

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 </figure>Helen Boyd, age 93, of Oakley, passed away June 30, 2022, at the Logan
 County Hospital, Oakley.&nbsp; She was born on May 8, 1929, in Winona to 
William "Bill"&nbsp; and Nanna Gfeller.&nbsp; She graduated from high school in 
Winona.&nbsp; On August 15, 1954, Helen married Maurice Boyd in Page City.&nbsp; 
To this union came 2 son’s, Steven and Robert.&nbsp; They were married for 55
 years before Maurice passed away in 2009.Helen worked for Farmers State Bank for several years as bookkeeper. She enjoyed working alongside her sister Lois and several of her other co-workers. After leaving the bank she started babysitting from her home. She enjoyed watching the kids that she sat for grow into adults. She also enjoyed working in the yard and gardening. She enjoyed a good competition between her and Maurice as to who could grow the best garden. Helen was preceded in 
death by her parents, Bill and Nanna Gfeller, husband Maurice Boyd, 
brothers:&nbsp; Harold Gfeller, Ralph Gfeller, Don Gfeller,&nbsp; and Chet 
Gfeller; and sisters:&nbsp; Lois Nickelson, Gladys Collins, and Frieda 
Wickizer. Surviving relatives include her sons:&nbsp; Steve Boyd and 
wife Carol, Bob Boyd and wife Ladena, all of Oakley; grandsons:&nbsp; Dalton 
Boyd and fiancé Janessa Selbe of Quinter and Dillon Boyd of Oakley, and 
many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Graveside service will be July
 9th at 10:00 a.m. at the Oakley Cemetery with Pastor Bob Kelly 
officiating.&nbsp; Memorials to Helen Boyd Memorial Fund may be sent to 
Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, PO Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748.Sign the online guestbook at www.kennedykosterfh.com

Helen Louise Boyd

Norman Kenneth House, 84, a longtime resident of Goodland, Kansas 
passed away on July 1, 2022, at the Littleton Adventist Hospital in 
Denver, CO.&nbsp;

He was born to Kenneth and Pennette House on September 21, 1937, in 
the house he grew up and lived in until 1995.&nbsp; He graduated from 
Goodland High School in 1955 and Kansas State University in 1959.&nbsp; On 
December 21, 1966, he and Linda Loutzenhiser were married.&nbsp; They raised 
three children, Patrick, Amy and Jonathon.&nbsp;

Norman spent his life improving the land for future generations.&nbsp; He will always be remembered as a true steward of the land.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, one sister and two brother-in-laws.&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife, Linda; children Patrick House of 
Goodland, KS, Amy (Greg) Sederstrom of Goodland, KS and Jonathon 
(Melissa) House of Park City, KS and eight adored grandchildren 
–Jeffrey, Matthew, Levi, Nicole, Blaine, Leah, Colton and Corbin.&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Norman Kenneth House, 84, a longtime resident of Goodland, Kansas 
passed away on July 1, 2022, at the Littleton Adventist Hospital in 
Denver, CO.&nbsp;He was born to Kenneth and Pennette House on September 21, 1937, in 
the house he grew up and lived in until 1995.&nbsp; He graduated from 
Goodland High School in 1955 and Kansas State University in 1959.&nbsp; On 
December 21, 1966, he and Linda Loutzenhiser were married.&nbsp; They raised 
three children, Patrick, Amy and Jonathon.&nbsp;Norman spent his life improving the land for future generations.&nbsp; He will always be remembered as a true steward of the land.He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, one sister and two brother-in-laws.&nbsp;Survivors include his wife, Linda; children Patrick House of 
Goodland, KS, Amy (Greg) Sederstrom of Goodland, KS and Jonathon 
(Melissa) House of Park City, KS and eight adored grandchildren 
–Jeffrey, Matthew, Levi, Nicole, Blaine, Leah, Colton and Corbin.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Norman-House">HERE</a> for service details.

Norman Kenneth House

William John “Bill” Luebbers, 68, passed away July 1, 2022, at Clara 
Barton Hospital, Hoisington.&nbsp; He was born February 7, 1954, to Joseph 
and Martina (Younger) Luebbers.&nbsp; Bill married Becky (Keener) Schneider 
May 4, 1990, in Jetmore.&nbsp; She survives.

Bill, a 1972 graduate of Claflin High School and lifelong resident of
 Hoisington, served the community of Hoisington as a Physician's 
Assistant for Clara Barton Hospital for 20 years.&nbsp; He had also worked in
 Hutchinson, Qatar, and Ft. Riley, retiring in 2020.&nbsp; He was a member of
 St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and Fourth Degree member of 
Knights of Columbus, V.F.W. Post 6240, Russell, American Legion Post 
320, Ellinwood.&nbsp; He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 
1972-1978.&nbsp; His life passions include music, camping and woodworking.

Survivors include his wife, Becky Luebbers of the home; one daughter,
 Corliss Niethamer and husband Adam of College Station, Texas; two step 
daughters, Brenda Muehleisen and husband Eric of Hays, and Kristy Alvord
 of Great Bend; one brother, Michael Luebbers and wife Dawn of St. 
Louis, Mo.; brother-in-law, Roy Weber of Hoisington; and three 
grandchildren, Carter Muehleisen, Parker Muehleisen and Jace Welcher.&nbsp; 
He was preceded in death by brother, Andy Luebbers and a sister, Susan 
Weber.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2022, 
at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington, with Father 
Anselm Eke presiding. Interment will follow at St. John Catholic 
Cemetery, Hoisington.&nbsp; Visitation will be Noon to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, 
July 5, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with a Vigil with Knights of 
Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be given to Clara Barton 
Hospital Foundation or American Heart Association, in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

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 </figure>William John “Bill” Luebbers, 68, passed away July 1, 2022, at Clara 
Barton Hospital, Hoisington.&nbsp; He was born February 7, 1954, to Joseph 
and Martina (Younger) Luebbers.&nbsp; Bill married Becky (Keener) Schneider 
May 4, 1990, in Jetmore.&nbsp; She survives.Bill, a 1972 graduate of Claflin High School and lifelong resident of
 Hoisington, served the community of Hoisington as a Physician's 
Assistant for Clara Barton Hospital for 20 years.&nbsp; He had also worked in
 Hutchinson, Qatar, and Ft. Riley, retiring in 2020.&nbsp; He was a member of
 St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and Fourth Degree member of 
Knights of Columbus, V.F.W. Post 6240, Russell, American Legion Post 
320, Ellinwood.&nbsp; He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 
1972-1978.&nbsp; His life passions include music, camping and woodworking.Survivors include his wife, Becky Luebbers of the home; one daughter,
 Corliss Niethamer and husband Adam of College Station, Texas; two step 
daughters, Brenda Muehleisen and husband Eric of Hays, and Kristy Alvord
 of Great Bend; one brother, Michael Luebbers and wife Dawn of St. 
Louis, Mo.; brother-in-law, Roy Weber of Hoisington; and three 
grandchildren, Carter Muehleisen, Parker Muehleisen and Jace Welcher.&nbsp; 
He was preceded in death by brother, Andy Luebbers and a sister, Susan 
Weber.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2022, 
at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington, with Father 
Anselm Eke presiding. Interment will follow at St. John Catholic 
Cemetery, Hoisington.&nbsp; Visitation will be Noon to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, 
July 5, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with a Vigil with Knights of 
Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be given to Clara Barton 
Hospital Foundation or American Heart Association, in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

William John 'Bill' Luebbers

Leona M. Fross, of Hays, Kansas, died 
Saturday, July 2nd, 2022, at Brookdale Senior&nbsp;Living - Kirwin in Salina,
 Kansas.&nbsp; Services are pending and will be announced by Brock's-Keithley
 Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Leona M. Fross, of Hays, Kansas, died 
Saturday, July 2nd, 2022, at Brookdale Senior&nbsp;Living - Kirwin in Salina,
 Kansas.&nbsp; Services are pending and will be announced by Brock's-Keithley
 Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Leona M. Fross

Twila Armbrister Wilson, of Ellis, 
Kansas died Friday, July 1st, 2022.&nbsp; Memorial services will be held on 
Saturday, July 9th, 2022, at 2 PM at St&nbsp;John Lutheran Church,&nbsp;394 St John
 - St Andrew Road, Ellis, KS 67637.&nbsp; Memorial visitation will be at the 
church from 1 PM until service time.

A complete obituary is pending and will be published by Keithley Funeral Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to:&nbsp; David Wilson in care of the funeral chapel.

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 </figure>Twila Armbrister Wilson, of Ellis, 
Kansas died Friday, July 1st, 2022.&nbsp; Memorial services will be held on 
Saturday, July 9th, 2022, at 2 PM at St&nbsp;John Lutheran Church,&nbsp;394 St John
 - St Andrew Road, Ellis, KS 67637.&nbsp; Memorial visitation will be at the 
church from 1 PM until service time.A complete obituary is pending and will be published by Keithley Funeral Chapel.Memorials are suggested to:&nbsp; David Wilson in care of the funeral chapel.Services in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 East 17th Street, Ellis, Kansas 67637.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Twila Armbrister Wilson

July 21, 1978
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 July 1, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.

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 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 July 1, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.

Angel Rice

Maxine (Fisher) Meyer was born January 6, 1924 in Clay Center, Kansas to
 Earl D. Fisher and Carrie (Hahn) Fisher. She passed away on Friday, 
July 1, 2022, at the age of 98.
 	Maxine attended Country Elementary School and graduated from Clay 
Center Community High School in 1941. On September 12, 1942 she married
 Richard Meyer and they celebrated 66 years of married life. She was a 
homemaker until 1964 when she was employed at the Smith County State 
Bank &amp; Trust Company starting as a Teller and retiring as Vice 
President and Trust Officer.
 	She was an active member of the United Methodist Church serving in 
most of the offices in the church and the United Methodist Women. She 
was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Smith Center Business 
&amp; Professional Women and Chapter AE of PEO. She served on the Smith
 Center Library Board for several years. Her focus was always on her 
home and family, and she was very proud of the achievements of her 
children and grandchildren.
 	She was preceded in death by her husband, grandson Joshua Yenne, 
three brothers and a sister. Left to celebrate her life are her 
children Gary (Mary) Meyer, Huntley, IL, Kenneth (Suzanne) Meyer, 
Prescott, AZ, Diane Meyer, Lawrence, Kathy (Jack) Yenne, Smith Center; 
nine grandchildren Yancy (Krista) Meyer, Michael (Kim) Meyer, Chris 
(Becky) Meyer, Sarah Strydom, Bekah Phelan, Kate (Duane) Crafton, Carrie
 (Scott) Laker, Erin (Theron) Johnson, Lindsay Yenne and Fiancé Jeromy 
Meredith, Dylan, Sam, Sierra, Molly, Caitlin, Emma, Lillian, Ryan, Owen,
 Gavin, Grace, Ella, Cora, and Logan. Other relatives and friends.&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Maxine-M.--Meyer?obId=25280092#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Maxine (Fisher) Meyer was born January 6, 1924 in Clay Center, Kansas to
 Earl D. Fisher and Carrie (Hahn) Fisher. She passed away on Friday, 
July 1, 2022, at the age of 98.
 	Maxine attended Country Elementary School and graduated from Clay 
Center Community High School in 1941. On September 12, 1942 she married
 Richard Meyer and they celebrated 66 years of married life. She was a 
homemaker until 1964 when she was employed at the Smith County State 
Bank &amp; Trust Company starting as a Teller and retiring as Vice 
President and Trust Officer.
 	She was an active member of the United Methodist Church serving in 
most of the offices in the church and the United Methodist Women. She 
was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Smith Center Business 
&amp; Professional Women and Chapter AE of PEO. She served on the Smith
 Center Library Board for several years. Her focus was always on her 
home and family, and she was very proud of the achievements of her 
children and grandchildren.
 	She was preceded in death by her husband, grandson Joshua Yenne, 
three brothers and a sister. Left to celebrate her life are her 
children Gary (Mary) Meyer, Huntley, IL, Kenneth (Suzanne) Meyer, 
Prescott, AZ, Diane Meyer, Lawrence, Kathy (Jack) Yenne, Smith Center; 
nine grandchildren Yancy (Krista) Meyer, Michael (Kim) Meyer, Chris 
(Becky) Meyer, Sarah Strydom, Bekah Phelan, Kate (Duane) Crafton, Carrie
 (Scott) Laker, Erin (Theron) Johnson, Lindsay Yenne and Fiancé Jeromy 
Meredith, Dylan, Sam, Sierra, Molly, Caitlin, Emma, Lillian, Ryan, Owen,
 Gavin, Grace, Ella, Cora, and Logan. Other relatives and friends.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Maxine-M.--Meyer?obId=25280092#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Maxine (Fisher) Meyer

Judd Thomas Cherryholmes, infant son of Cole Thomas and Nikki Kay (Delzeit) Cherryholmes,&nbsp;Hays,&nbsp;passed away&nbsp;Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

After his parents learned about Judd’s sickness, this little fighter lived for another 118 days in his mommy, achieving the status of “full-term baby."&nbsp; The family wasn’t promised any of this time, but during it, Judd’s family made the most of it. &nbsp;Judd&nbsp;was often serenaded by his big brother Walker and his duet partner Kollins. &nbsp;Judd experienced the zoo, pool, camping, and fishing. &nbsp;He heard constant prayers, conversations, and nightly “special secrets” shared by his big brother and sister. &nbsp;Judd even got the unique opportunity to experience his mommy’s baptism with the rest of the family. &nbsp;

Did Judd live? &nbsp;You bet he did. &nbsp;And, the first time Judd opened his eyes, he looked into the eyes of Jesus. &nbsp;From that moment he has seen and experienced things we couldn’t begin to imagine. &nbsp;Judd’s family is so grateful for the time they had with him, and they are so thankful that God chose them to be his family.

Judd will wait in Heaven for&nbsp;his&nbsp;relatives, including his parents:&nbsp;Cole and Nikki Cherryholmes, brother: Walker Cherryholmes, and sister: Kollins Cherryholmes, all of Hays, grandparents: Roy and Kendra Delzeit of Hays, Joy and Chuck Bezona of Syracuse,&nbsp;and&nbsp;John and Kathy Cherryholmes of Potwin,&nbsp;great grandparents: Jean and Pete Bezona of Syracuse, aunts and&nbsp;uncles: Robbie and Angela Delzeit of Hays, Sheila Kappenman of Edmond, OK, Braydon Delzeit of Edmond, OK, Hayden Bezona of Syracuse, Caleb and Katie Cherryholmes of Potwin, and Casey and Brice Lee of Andover, and numerous&nbsp;loving&nbsp;cousins.

Judd has been welcomed into Heaven by his baby cousin&nbsp;Kappenman,&nbsp;great grandparents: Adaline and Corky Delzeit, Oneita and Lorne Press, Kathy and Larry Hapke, Elizabeth and George Walsh,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Mary and Clifford&nbsp;Cherryholmes, and great uncle: Doug Press.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, in Mt. Allen Cemetery. &nbsp;Lunch will follow at&nbsp;Celebration Community Church. &nbsp;Please dress casually and in blue. &nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials&nbsp;in Judd Thomas Cherryholmes’ name&nbsp;are appreciated and payable to these organizations that each played a special role in walking through this time with the Cherryholmes family: &nbsp;Choices Medical Clinic, 538 S. Beckley Dr., Wichita, KS &nbsp;67218&nbsp;<a href="http://www.choicesmedicalclinic.org/">www.choicesmedicalclinic.org</a>, Agape Care Cradle, P.O. Box 704, Wichita, KS 67201&nbsp;<a href="http://www.agapecarecradle.org/donate">www.agapecarecradle.org/donate</a>,&nbsp;Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, P.O. Box 621669, Littleton, CO 80162&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/">www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org</a>, or to Celebration Community Church, 5790 230th Ave, Hays, KS 67601. &nbsp;Service are in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home,&nbsp;and condolences may be shared with the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com/">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Judd Thomas Cherryholmes, infant son of Cole Thomas and Nikki Kay (Delzeit) Cherryholmes,&nbsp;Hays,&nbsp;passed away&nbsp;Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.After his parents learned about Judd’s sickness, this little fighter lived for another 118 days in his mommy, achieving the status of “full-term baby."&nbsp; The family wasn’t promised any of this time, but during it, Judd’s family made the most of it. &nbsp;Judd&nbsp;was often serenaded by his big brother Walker and his duet partner Kollins. &nbsp;Judd experienced the zoo, pool, camping, and fishing. &nbsp;He heard constant prayers, conversations, and nightly “special secrets” shared by his big brother and sister. &nbsp;Judd even got the unique opportunity to experience his mommy’s baptism with the rest of the family. &nbsp;Did Judd live? &nbsp;You bet he did. &nbsp;And, the first time Judd opened his eyes, he looked into the eyes of Jesus. &nbsp;From that moment he has seen and experienced things we couldn’t begin to imagine. &nbsp;Judd’s family is so grateful for the time they had with him, and they are so thankful that God chose them to be his family.Judd will wait in Heaven for&nbsp;his&nbsp;relatives, including his parents:&nbsp;Cole and Nikki Cherryholmes, brother: Walker Cherryholmes, and sister: Kollins Cherryholmes, all of Hays, grandparents: Roy and Kendra Delzeit of Hays, Joy and Chuck Bezona of Syracuse,&nbsp;and&nbsp;John and Kathy Cherryholmes of Potwin,&nbsp;great grandparents: Jean and Pete Bezona of Syracuse, aunts and&nbsp;uncles: Robbie and Angela Delzeit of Hays, Sheila Kappenman of Edmond, OK, Braydon Delzeit of Edmond, OK, Hayden Bezona of Syracuse, Caleb and Katie Cherryholmes of Potwin, and Casey and Brice Lee of Andover, and numerous&nbsp;loving&nbsp;cousins.Judd has been welcomed into Heaven by his baby cousin&nbsp;Kappenman,&nbsp;great grandparents: Adaline and Corky Delzeit, Oneita and Lorne Press, Kathy and Larry Hapke, Elizabeth and George Walsh,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Mary and Clifford&nbsp;Cherryholmes, and great uncle: Doug Press.Graveside services will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, in Mt. Allen Cemetery. &nbsp;Lunch will follow at&nbsp;Celebration Community Church. &nbsp;Please dress casually and in blue. &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials&nbsp;in Judd Thomas Cherryholmes’ name&nbsp;are appreciated and payable to these organizations that each played a special role in walking through this time with the Cherryholmes family: &nbsp;Choices Medical Clinic, 538 S. Beckley Dr., Wichita, KS &nbsp;67218&nbsp;<a href="http://www.choicesmedicalclinic.org/">www.choicesmedicalclinic.org</a>, Agape Care Cradle, P.O. Box 704, Wichita, KS 67201&nbsp;<a href="http://www.agapecarecradle.org/donate">www.agapecarecradle.org/donate</a>,&nbsp;Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, P.O. Box 621669, Littleton, CO 80162&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/">www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org</a>, or to Celebration Community Church, 5790 230th Ave, Hays, KS 67601. &nbsp;Service are in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home,&nbsp;and condolences may be shared with the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com/">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Judd Thomas Cherryholmes

William "Bill" W. Nelson, 79, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022, at the University of Colorado Medical Center, Denver, CO. Services are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

William "Bill" W. Nelson, 79, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022, at the University of Colorado Medical Center, Denver, CO. Services are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

William 'Bill' W. Nelson

Leo John Hall, 87, passed away July 2, 2022, at the University Of 
Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, Great Bend, Kansas. He was 
born on December 3, 1934, at Great Bend, Kan., to Leo &amp; Bertha 
(Woods) Hall. On January 31, 1971, he married Jane Francis Buser at St. 
Mary's Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Wichita.&nbsp; She died April 3, 
2013.

A lifetime resident of Stafford County, Leo graduated from Great Bend
 High School, then later proudly served his country in the Army, 
stationed at Fort Riley. He spent his professional life as a farmer and 
rancher, especially enjoying wheat harvest, knowing all the other 
harvests were soon to follow, and providing jobs and meals to many. Leo 
was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose, fourth degree 
member of Knights of Columbus, Eucharistic Minister – both in church and
 delivering to those home bound, National FFA Farmer, and a member of 
the North Seward Township for around 25 years. He was a former member of
 the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church of Seward, St. John the Apostle 
Catholic Church of St. John, committee member for the Prince of Peace 
Parish Endowment and finance council member of the Prince of Peace.

Survivors include a son, Leon Francis Hall of Great Bend, Kan.; a 
daughter, Barbara Jane (Daniel) Hall-Grizzell of Great Bend, Kan.; a 
daughter-in-law, Lea Hall of Great Bend, Kan.; and seven grandchildren, 
Samuel John Hall, Emilee Anastasia Hall, Jacob Francis Hall, Kelli Jane 
Hall, Karen Ann Hall, Kinze Danielle Grizzell, and Kyla Marie Grizzell. 
He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; a sister, Mary 
Elizabeth Sims; and a son, Leonard Carl Hall.

Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, 
July 6, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Knights of Columbus Rosary 
and Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30
 a.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with 
Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend 
Cemetery.

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

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 </figure>Leo John Hall, 87, passed away July 2, 2022, at the University Of 
Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, Great Bend, Kansas. He was 
born on December 3, 1934, at Great Bend, Kan., to Leo &amp; Bertha 
(Woods) Hall. On January 31, 1971, he married Jane Francis Buser at St. 
Mary's Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Wichita.&nbsp; She died April 3, 
2013.A lifetime resident of Stafford County, Leo graduated from Great Bend
 High School, then later proudly served his country in the Army, 
stationed at Fort Riley. He spent his professional life as a farmer and 
rancher, especially enjoying wheat harvest, knowing all the other 
harvests were soon to follow, and providing jobs and meals to many. Leo 
was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose, fourth degree 
member of Knights of Columbus, Eucharistic Minister – both in church and
 delivering to those home bound, National FFA Farmer, and a member of 
the North Seward Township for around 25 years. He was a former member of
 the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church of Seward, St. John the Apostle 
Catholic Church of St. John, committee member for the Prince of Peace 
Parish Endowment and finance council member of the Prince of Peace.Survivors include a son, Leon Francis Hall of Great Bend, Kan.; a 
daughter, Barbara Jane (Daniel) Hall-Grizzell of Great Bend, Kan.; a 
daughter-in-law, Lea Hall of Great Bend, Kan.; and seven grandchildren, 
Samuel John Hall, Emilee Anastasia Hall, Jacob Francis Hall, Kelli Jane 
Hall, Karen Ann Hall, Kinze Danielle Grizzell, and Kyla Marie Grizzell. 
He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; a sister, Mary 
Elizabeth Sims; and a son, Leonard Carl Hall.Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, 
July 6, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Knights of Columbus Rosary 
and Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30
 a.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with 
Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend 
Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Prince of Peace Parish, in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Leo John Hall

Delora Mae Donovan was born in 1936 at the country-home of Jerome and
 Lenora Donovan at the end of the dustbowl days in Hoisington, Kansas. 
Delora grew up with her siblings Gerald, Melva and Marvin. A vigorous 
volunteer for many non-profit organizations and an activist for 
progressive social causes, she traveled to China with the Peace Corps, 
helped build a church in Zimbabwe, canvassed voters with the League of 
Women Voters, visited Kazakhstan four times, supported Planned 
Parenthood and donated to classical opera organizations.

Awarded a scholarship from the Hoisington Hospital Women’s Auxiliary,
 she pursued a successful career in nursing at St. Luke’s School of 
Anesthesia, St. Francis University and K-State. She actively lobbied the
 legislature in Topeka in the 1970s on behalf of the Kansas Association 
of Nurse Anesthetists, and also served as its president from 1978-1979. 
She worked at various hospitals around Kansas, delivering hundreds of 
babies and providing anesthesia on surgeries, until finally retiring at 
the age of 77.

In 1996, she became a host-mother to Timur Bekbosunov, who came to 
live with her from Kazakhstan. She legally adopted him in 2011, becoming
 a mom at the age of 75. A passionate fan of contemporary opera and 
classical music, she became a founding trustee of the Art of Opera 
Foundation in 2009.

An avid gardener, she cultivated numerous flowers in her garden and 
spearheaded a community garden in the Riverside. She held numerous 
volunteer positions with the United Methodist Women, the North Riverside
 Neighborhood Association, Open Door, Interfaith Ministries and 
supported the Democratic Party. She was highly active at the Woodland 
United Methodist Church, contributing countless hours over decades by 
serving on every imaginable church committee, the Youth Group, Bell 
Choir and after-school children programs, while creating beautiful 
quilts for over 20 years with her beloved Woodland Quilters group.

She was devoted to her four-legged family members, Brittany dogs. 
Whether it was delivering neighborhood newsletters, serving meals to 
homeless, or supporting women’s rights, Delora firmly believed in the 
spirit of giving back to the society. She was a brave and strong woman, 
who courageously battled her pancreatic cancer for over a year after a 
stage IV diagnosis. This was a testament to her vibrantly inspiring 
perseverance. She passed away on March 24th, 2015, surrounded
 by loving family. Delora is survived by her brother Gerald, son Timur 
and a large multigenerational family. Memorial service was held on April
 26th, 2015.

Services for her final resting place will be held July 8, 2022, with 
family to receive friends at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home beginning at 3
 p.m. At 3:30, there will be a time of sharing and scripture followed by
 the inurnment ceremony at the graveside, in Hoisington Cemetery. A 
memorial service will be held on July 9, at 2 p.m. at Woodland UMC, 1100
 W 15th St N, Wichita, 67203.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Delora Mae Donovan was born in 1936 at the country-home of Jerome and
 Lenora Donovan at the end of the dustbowl days in Hoisington, Kansas. 
Delora grew up with her siblings Gerald, Melva and Marvin. A vigorous 
volunteer for many non-profit organizations and an activist for 
progressive social causes, she traveled to China with the Peace Corps, 
helped build a church in Zimbabwe, canvassed voters with the League of 
Women Voters, visited Kazakhstan four times, supported Planned 
Parenthood and donated to classical opera organizations.Awarded a scholarship from the Hoisington Hospital Women’s Auxiliary,
 she pursued a successful career in nursing at St. Luke’s School of 
Anesthesia, St. Francis University and K-State. She actively lobbied the
 legislature in Topeka in the 1970s on behalf of the Kansas Association 
of Nurse Anesthetists, and also served as its president from 1978-1979. 
She worked at various hospitals around Kansas, delivering hundreds of 
babies and providing anesthesia on surgeries, until finally retiring at 
the age of 77.In 1996, she became a host-mother to Timur Bekbosunov, who came to 
live with her from Kazakhstan. She legally adopted him in 2011, becoming
 a mom at the age of 75. A passionate fan of contemporary opera and 
classical music, she became a founding trustee of the Art of Opera 
Foundation in 2009.An avid gardener, she cultivated numerous flowers in her garden and 
spearheaded a community garden in the Riverside. She held numerous 
volunteer positions with the United Methodist Women, the North Riverside
 Neighborhood Association, Open Door, Interfaith Ministries and 
supported the Democratic Party. She was highly active at the Woodland 
United Methodist Church, contributing countless hours over decades by 
serving on every imaginable church committee, the Youth Group, Bell 
Choir and after-school children programs, while creating beautiful 
quilts for over 20 years with her beloved Woodland Quilters group.She was devoted to her four-legged family members, Brittany dogs. 
Whether it was delivering neighborhood newsletters, serving meals to 
homeless, or supporting women’s rights, Delora firmly believed in the 
spirit of giving back to the society. She was a brave and strong woman, 
who courageously battled her pancreatic cancer for over a year after a 
stage IV diagnosis. This was a testament to her vibrantly inspiring 
perseverance. She passed away on March 24th, 2015, surrounded
 by loving family. Delora is survived by her brother Gerald, son Timur 
and a large multigenerational family. Memorial service was held on April
 26th, 2015.Services for her final resting place will be held July 8, 2022, with 
family to receive friends at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home beginning at 3
 p.m. At 3:30, there will be a time of sharing and scripture followed by
 the inurnment ceremony at the graveside, in Hoisington Cemetery. A 
memorial service will be held on July 9, at 2 p.m. at Woodland UMC, 1100
 W 15th St N, Wichita, 67203.

Delora Mae Donovan

July 31, 1932
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 June 29, 2022

An obituary and service times are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

July 31, 1932
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 June 29, 2022An obituary and service times are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Kurt Alan Pechanec, 63, McCracken, Kansas, passed away Thursday, 
June 23, 2022, at the Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas.

Kurt was born February 10, 1959, in La Crosse, Kansas, the son of 
Frank B. and Mary Ann (Scheideman) Pechanec.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident
 of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; A 1977 graduate of La Crosse High School, La 
Crosse, Kansas, Kurt also received an Associate’s Degree in Animal 
Science from Barton County Community College, Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; He 
was a heavy load truck driver for Skillet &amp; Sons, La Crosse, Kansas,
 for 27 years.

On August 19, 2000, he married Laura Crawford in an outdoor wedding at La Crosse, Kansas.

Kurt was a very dedicated worker. He took pride in his work at 
Skillet &amp; Sons, along the way logging in more than a million miles 
and was working on his second million. While at home he enjoyed working 
in his yard, spending time with his family while working with the 
cattle. He was an excellent horseman, team roper and cutter. Kurt grew 
up in 4-H and enjoyed helping his kids and others during the fair. He 
was always willing to lend a hand. &nbsp;

Survivors include:&nbsp; his wife, Laura Pechanec, McCracken, Kansas; one 
daughter, Kassandra Pechanec, McCracken, Kansas; one son, Garrett 
McCormick (Maddy Key), McCracken, Kansas; one granddaughter, Harper Jean
 McCormick, McCracken, Kansas; his mother, Mary Ann Pechanec, La Crosse,
 Kansas; and one sister, Pam Rose (Sam), Gainesville, Texas

Per Kurt’s wishes, the family has chosen cremation.

A private family inurnment will take place in the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, Kansas.

The family will be celebrating Kurt’s life at a gathering to be held 
at the Rush Center Township Hall, Rush Center, Kansas, on Sunday, August
 14, 2022, at 2:00 P.M.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to an 
education fund for his daughter, Kassandra, or the Rush County EMT’s.

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 </figure>Kurt Alan Pechanec, 63, McCracken, Kansas, passed away Thursday, 
June 23, 2022, at the Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas.Kurt was born February 10, 1959, in La Crosse, Kansas, the son of 
Frank B. and Mary Ann (Scheideman) Pechanec.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident
 of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; A 1977 graduate of La Crosse High School, La 
Crosse, Kansas, Kurt also received an Associate’s Degree in Animal 
Science from Barton County Community College, Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; He 
was a heavy load truck driver for Skillet &amp; Sons, La Crosse, Kansas,
 for 27 years.On August 19, 2000, he married Laura Crawford in an outdoor wedding at La Crosse, Kansas.Kurt was a very dedicated worker. He took pride in his work at 
Skillet &amp; Sons, along the way logging in more than a million miles 
and was working on his second million. While at home he enjoyed working 
in his yard, spending time with his family while working with the 
cattle. He was an excellent horseman, team roper and cutter. Kurt grew 
up in 4-H and enjoyed helping his kids and others during the fair. He 
was always willing to lend a hand. &nbsp;Survivors include:&nbsp; his wife, Laura Pechanec, McCracken, Kansas; one 
daughter, Kassandra Pechanec, McCracken, Kansas; one son, Garrett 
McCormick (Maddy Key), McCracken, Kansas; one granddaughter, Harper Jean
 McCormick, McCracken, Kansas; his mother, Mary Ann Pechanec, La Crosse,
 Kansas; and one sister, Pam Rose (Sam), Gainesville, TexasHe was preceded in death by his father.Per Kurt’s wishes, the family has chosen cremation.A private family inurnment will take place in the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, Kansas.The family will be celebrating Kurt’s life at a gathering to be held 
at the Rush Center Township Hall, Rush Center, Kansas, on Sunday, August
 14, 2022, at 2:00 P.M.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to an 
education fund for his daughter, Kassandra, or the Rush County EMT’s.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

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