Riley Jo Bieberle,&nbsp;was born on June 17, 2022, in Merriam, Kan., the 
infant daughter of Ryan and Kelsey (LaRocco) Bieberle. She passed away 
peacefully with her loving parents by her side at Advent Health – 
Shawnee Misson in Merriam, Kan., on Friday, June 17, 2022.

While only here with us on Earth for a short time, precious memories 
were made with Riley Jo, surrounded by love from family both far and 
near. Through her passing due to complications due to Trisomy 18, she 
was able to bring awareness and add a perfect little face to the affect,
 not just a diagnosis. Her family is at great peace knowing she is in 
heaven, was greatly loved, and will forever cherish the 35 weeks and 
time in the hospital with her.

Survivors include her parents; grandparents, Amy Wright of Overland 
Park, Kan., Mike (Kathy) Crellin of Olathe, Kan., Glen and Starla 
Bieberle of Hoisington, Kan.; great-grandparents, Jim and Cindi LaRocco 
of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Viola Glanville of Great Bend, Kans.; and 
numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is preceded in death by a 
grandfather, Tony LaRocco; and great-grandparents, Leonard and June 
Wright, Harold Glanville, Gilbert Bieberle, Dolores and Jim Westbrook, 
and Grandma Perez.

A private family service has been scheduled. Memorials have been 
designated to the Choices Medical Clinic, in care of Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Riley Jo Bieberle,&nbsp;was born on June 17, 2022, in Merriam, Kan., the 
infant daughter of Ryan and Kelsey (LaRocco) Bieberle. She passed away 
peacefully with her loving parents by her side at Advent Health – 
Shawnee Misson in Merriam, Kan., on Friday, June 17, 2022.While only here with us on Earth for a short time, precious memories 
were made with Riley Jo, surrounded by love from family both far and 
near. Through her passing due to complications due to Trisomy 18, she 
was able to bring awareness and add a perfect little face to the affect,
 not just a diagnosis. Her family is at great peace knowing she is in 
heaven, was greatly loved, and will forever cherish the 35 weeks and 
time in the hospital with her.Survivors include her parents; grandparents, Amy Wright of Overland 
Park, Kan., Mike (Kathy) Crellin of Olathe, Kan., Glen and Starla 
Bieberle of Hoisington, Kan.; great-grandparents, Jim and Cindi LaRocco 
of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Viola Glanville of Great Bend, Kans.; and 
numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is preceded in death by a 
grandfather, Tony LaRocco; and great-grandparents, Leonard and June 
Wright, Harold Glanville, Gilbert Bieberle, Dolores and Jim Westbrook, 
and Grandma Perez.A private family service has been scheduled. Memorials have been 
designated to the Choices Medical Clinic, in care of Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Riley Jo Bieberle

Curtis Jay Schmidt, age 45, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Hays. He was born March 15, 1977, in Hays to Timothy and Esther (Burgardt) Schmidt. Curtis graduated from TMP-Marian High School in 1995 and obtained a MS from Fort Hays State University. On October 4, 2003, he married Amanda VanCampen in Victoria. Curtis was the Zoological Collections Manager at Sternberg Museum of Natural History in Hays. He was also an Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Fort Hays State University and Environmental Scientist at JTC Enterprises. He was a member of the Optimist Club of Hays currently serving as president, a member of the Kansas Herpetological Society having served as a past president and a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hays. Curtis truly loved his work and sharing his knowledge with others. His passion for the natural world came through with the enthusiasm he brought to teaching others, especially about reptiles, small mammals, and nature conservation.&nbsp; Being with animals and nature brought him great joy. He enjoyed caring for his animals and pets, walking his dogs, and he was often heard saying he was “Going Herping.” True to Curtis’s compassion and love for life through his passing he saved and enhanced numerous lives through organ, eye and tissue donation. Curtis is survived by his Wife, Amanda; daughter, Avery; step son, Jonathan VanCampen all of the home in Hays; his father, Timothy Schmidt of Hays; his sister, Leslie Karlin and husband David of Hays as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Esther and sister, Tammie; and a brother-in-law, Ted VanCampen. Live Streaming of services will be available through the funeral home website.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;then select Facebook Live. Funeral services are 10:30 AM Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church 215 W. 13th Hays, Kansas. Memorial visitation will be Tuesday 6 PM - 8 PM with a combined parish vigil and rosary service at 7 PM all at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Memorial contributions made payable to the Avery Schmidt Education Fund may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes, PO Box 86, Hays, KS 67601. 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>Curtis Jay Schmidt, age 45, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Hays. He was born March 15, 1977, in Hays to Timothy and Esther (Burgardt) Schmidt. Curtis graduated from TMP-Marian High School in 1995 and obtained a MS from Fort Hays State University. On October 4, 2003, he married Amanda VanCampen in Victoria. Curtis was the Zoological Collections Manager at Sternberg Museum of Natural History in Hays. He was also an Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Fort Hays State University and Environmental Scientist at JTC Enterprises. He was a member of the Optimist Club of Hays currently serving as president, a member of the Kansas Herpetological Society having served as a past president and a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hays. Curtis truly loved his work and sharing his knowledge with others. His passion for the natural world came through with the enthusiasm he brought to teaching others, especially about reptiles, small mammals, and nature conservation.&nbsp; Being with animals and nature brought him great joy. He enjoyed caring for his animals and pets, walking his dogs, and he was often heard saying he was “Going Herping.” True to Curtis’s compassion and love for life through his passing he saved and enhanced numerous lives through organ, eye and tissue donation. Curtis is survived by his Wife, Amanda; daughter, Avery; step son, Jonathan VanCampen all of the home in Hays; his father, Timothy Schmidt of Hays; his sister, Leslie Karlin and husband David of Hays as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Esther and sister, Tammie; and a brother-in-law, Ted VanCampen. Live Streaming of services will be available through the funeral home website.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;then select Facebook Live. Funeral services are 10:30 AM Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church 215 W. 13th Hays, Kansas. Memorial visitation will be Tuesday 6 PM - 8 PM with a combined parish vigil and rosary service at 7 PM all at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Memorial contributions made payable to the Avery Schmidt Education Fund may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes, PO Box 86, Hays, KS 67601. 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>

Curtis Jay Schmidt

Charlene Flax, age 78, of Ellis passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney. Funeral services will be 10 AM Thursday, June 23, 2022, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis with Fr. Dana Clark officiating. Burial will follow services in the St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 6 PM - 8 PM and Thursday 9 AM until service time all at the church. A combined Daughters of Isabella rosary and parish vigil will be Wednesday at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary's Cemetery Fund. 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> A complete obituary will be provided by Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67601.

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 </figure>Charlene Flax, age 78, of Ellis passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney. Funeral services will be 10 AM Thursday, June 23, 2022, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis with Fr. Dana Clark officiating. Burial will follow services in the St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 6 PM - 8 PM and Thursday 9 AM until service time all at the church. A combined Daughters of Isabella rosary and parish vigil will be Wednesday at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary's Cemetery Fund. 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> A complete obituary will be provided by Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67601.

Charlene Flax

Newell E. “Sam” Jones, 79, died unexpectedly on June 13, 2022, at the 
Pensacola Baptist Hospital. He was born April 21, 1943, in Kansas, the 
son of Earl and Mildred Jones. 
Sam graduated from Colby High School, Class of 1958. Following 
graduation, he served in the United States Navy, deploying to conflicts 
in Vietnam and Libya as an Aviation Warfare Specialist and a broadening 
assignment with the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, The Blue 
Angels in Pensacola, Florida. He retired from the Navy in August of 
1990, after 30 years of honorable service, at which point he was one of 
the first enlisted Sailors to receive the Meritorious Service Medal. Sam
 was a loyal member of the VFM, Shriners Hospital for 
Children, Masonic Lodge, and a Blue Angel Alumni. In 2006 he married his
 wife Lavilla Deloviar, settling in Pensacola, Florida. They would have 
been celebrating 16 years of marriage on June 26. 
He is survived by his wife Lavilla Deloviar Jones, his son Sammy Earl 
Jones, his step daughters Cheska Deloviar, Shalatelle Deloviar, Marisol 
Crews, and Ivette Pruett, grandsons Quinton Moody, Zachary Birney, Liam 
Deloviar Jones, and granddaughters Marissa Brewer, Megan Moody Brown, 
and Brianna Birney. Ma. In addition, he is survived by his brother 
Richard Jones and sisters Lorraine Kilgore, Kathleen Sirota, and Linda 
Kistler. 
A remembrance service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 
Oak Lawn Funeral Home, Pensacola, FL 32506, followed by a visitation 
beginning at 1 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby 
with burial at 2:00 p.m. at Beulah Cemetery, Colby, with full Military 
Honors.

For information or condolences, visit www.baalmannmortuary.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Newell E. “Sam” Jones, 79, died unexpectedly on June 13, 2022, at the 
Pensacola Baptist Hospital. He was born April 21, 1943, in Kansas, the 
son of Earl and Mildred Jones. 
Sam graduated from Colby High School, Class of 1958. Following 
graduation, he served in the United States Navy, deploying to conflicts 
in Vietnam and Libya as an Aviation Warfare Specialist and a broadening 
assignment with the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, The Blue 
Angels in Pensacola, Florida. He retired from the Navy in August of 
1990, after 30 years of honorable service, at which point he was one of 
the first enlisted Sailors to receive the Meritorious Service Medal. Sam
 was a loyal member of the VFM, Shriners Hospital for 
Children, Masonic Lodge, and a Blue Angel Alumni. In 2006 he married his
 wife Lavilla Deloviar, settling in Pensacola, Florida. They would have 
been celebrating 16 years of marriage on June 26. 
He is survived by his wife Lavilla Deloviar Jones, his son Sammy Earl 
Jones, his step daughters Cheska Deloviar, Shalatelle Deloviar, Marisol 
Crews, and Ivette Pruett, grandsons Quinton Moody, Zachary Birney, Liam 
Deloviar Jones, and granddaughters Marissa Brewer, Megan Moody Brown, 
and Brianna Birney. Ma. In addition, he is survived by his brother 
Richard Jones and sisters Lorraine Kilgore, Kathleen Sirota, and Linda 
Kistler. 
A remembrance service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 
Oak Lawn Funeral Home, Pensacola, FL 32506, followed by a visitation 
beginning at 1 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby 
with burial at 2:00 p.m. at Beulah Cemetery, Colby, with full Military 
Honors. For information or condolences, visit www.baalmannmortuary.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Newell E. 'Sam' Jones

Richard
 Wayne Winter, age 62, died at his home on June 18, 2022. He was born on
 March 4, 1960, in Marion, Kansas the son of Donald and Judith (Cogdill) 
Winter.

Funeral
 service will be held on Thursday, June 2022, 10:30 a.m. at the United 
Methodist Church, Ness City, followed by burial in the Ness City 
Cemetery. Viewing will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Wednesday 
from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. with the family present from 7:00 until 
9:00 that evening.

Memorial
 contributions may be given to the Marley and Maggie Winter Education 
Fund. Memories and words of support may be left for the family at 
www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

Richard
 Wayne Winter, age 62, died at his home on June 18, 2022. He was born on
 March 4, 1960, in Marion, Kansas the son of Donald and Judith (Cogdill) 
Winter.Funeral
 service will be held on Thursday, June 2022, 10:30 a.m. at the United 
Methodist Church, Ness City, followed by burial in the Ness City 
Cemetery. Viewing will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Wednesday 
from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. with the family present from 7:00 until 
9:00 that evening.Memorial
 contributions may be given to the Marley and Maggie Winter Education 
Fund. Memories and words of support may be left for the family at 
www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

Richard Wayne Winter

March 16, 1923
 -
 June 18, 2022

An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Doreen-Elizabeth-Wagoner-Kennedy?obId=25154536#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

March 16, 1923
 -
 June 18, 2022An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Doreen-Elizabeth-Wagoner-Kennedy?obId=25154536#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Doreen Elizabeth (Wagoner) Kennedy

Molly Faye Blair, 65, passed away June 18, 2022, at University Of 
Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born 
August 5, 1956, in Great Bend, to George and Effie (Larkin) Blair.

Molly, a longtime resident of Great Bend and Albert, was a faithful 
22-year employee of Walmart, serving as a stocker and checking clerk.&nbsp; 
She attended Heartland Community Church, was a former member of the 
American Legion Riders Post #180, and enjoyed diamond art and, in the 
past, riding her motorcycle with her twin sister, Polly.&nbsp; In recent 
years, Molly and Polly provided day care for Baen Hamilton, who they 
have loved like their own.

Survivors include two brothers, Billy R. Blair and wife Gene of 
Salina, and Roger J. Blair and wife Jacque of Scott City; and two 
sisters Linda K. Worley and husband Mark of Pomona, and twin sister, 
Polly G. Blair of Great Bend; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and
 nephews, and many cousins, including Stacey Tiede of Great Bend.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 
at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Troy Miller presiding.&nbsp; Interment 
will follow at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend.&nbsp; Visitation will be from
 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 20, at Bryant Funeral Home, with the 
family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be given 
to Heartland Community Church or American Diabetes Association, in care 
of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS&nbsp; 67530.

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 </figure>Molly Faye Blair, 65, passed away June 18, 2022, at University Of 
Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born 
August 5, 1956, in Great Bend, to George and Effie (Larkin) Blair.Molly, a longtime resident of Great Bend and Albert, was a faithful 
22-year employee of Walmart, serving as a stocker and checking clerk.&nbsp; 
She attended Heartland Community Church, was a former member of the 
American Legion Riders Post #180, and enjoyed diamond art and, in the 
past, riding her motorcycle with her twin sister, Polly.&nbsp; In recent 
years, Molly and Polly provided day care for Baen Hamilton, who they 
have loved like their own.Survivors include two brothers, Billy R. Blair and wife Gene of 
Salina, and Roger J. Blair and wife Jacque of Scott City; and two 
sisters Linda K. Worley and husband Mark of Pomona, and twin sister, 
Polly G. Blair of Great Bend; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and
 nephews, and many cousins, including Stacey Tiede of Great Bend.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 
at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Troy Miller presiding.&nbsp; Interment 
will follow at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend.&nbsp; Visitation will be from
 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 20, at Bryant Funeral Home, with the 
family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Memorials may be given 
to Heartland Community Church or American Diabetes Association, in care 
of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS&nbsp; 67530.

Molly Faye Blair

Eldon E. Dohe, age 82, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, at the Smith 
County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center, KS. He was born May 24, 1940,&nbsp; in Smith County, KS to Harold and Naomi (Hartsook) Dohe.  He was a 
farmer.

Eldon is survived by his sister Ava Woods of Melbourne, FL.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Eldon-E.-Dohe?obId=25154166#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Eldon E. Dohe, age 82, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, at the Smith 
County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center, KS. He was born May 24, 1940,&nbsp; in Smith County, KS to Harold and Naomi (Hartsook) Dohe. He was a 
farmer.Eldon is survived by his sister Ava Woods of Melbourne, FL.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Eldon-E.-Dohe?obId=25154166#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Eldon E. Dohe

Agnes Mae Schrant, 90, longtime Hays resident, died Friday, June 17, 2022, at Brandon Woods at Alvamar in Lawrence.

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Agnes Mae Schrant, 90, longtime Hays resident, died Friday, June 17, 2022, at Brandon Woods at Alvamar in Lawrence.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Agnes Mae Schrant

Harold L.R. “Corky” Johnson passed away on June 16, 2022. He was born to Chester and Josephine (Heisz) Johnson on June 17, 1928, in rural Graham County KS.

He attended the Happy Home one room school and grew up on the farm. Early days he worked farms, dairies, and feedlots.  He joined the army in1955 and was honorably discharged Specialist Third Class in 1957.

In 1965, while working in a Colorado dairy, he met and married Sherril Joan Kennedy. The couple moved to Lenora, KS and together raised 7 children Rebecca, James Martin, Robert, Susan, Vivian, Patsy and Ginger.

He began auctioneering in the 1950s and graduated “Colonel” from the Fort Smith Arkansas Auction School in 1970. He then started Johnson Auction Service. He worked for 24 years for Norton County from 1967 until retirement in 1991, most of that time operating a road grader. Many people in area called on “Cork” to plow their road or perform an auction. 

He loved animals and hobby farming. Through the years he had cattle, horses, pigs, goats, bucket calves, ducks, geese and chickens. He had a rooster that ate out of his pocket and cattle that came when he called their names. He professed love for farm auctions, vintage tractors and the sale barn. 

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Sherry; parents, Chet and Josie; a brother Wilber; three sisters Alice, Patricia and Lela and one son James Martin.

He is survived by 2 sisters, Glenda Stephen and Esther Headley; 6 children, Rebecca Rodriguez, Robert Holmes, Susan Bliss, Vivian Dietz, Patsy Gunn, Ginger Pursell, 16 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. 

Service will be held at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Troy Buss officiating.  Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.

Mr. Johnson will lie in state from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, KS, with family receiving friends from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m. that evening for visitation.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Logan Manor Community Health Services.

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 </figure>Harold L.R. “Corky” Johnson passed away on June 16, 2022. He was born to Chester and Josephine (Heisz) Johnson on June 17, 1928, in rural Graham County KS.He attended the Happy Home one room school and grew up on the farm. Early days he worked farms, dairies, and feedlots. He joined the army in1955 and was honorably discharged Specialist Third Class in 1957.In 1965, while working in a Colorado dairy, he met and married Sherril Joan Kennedy. The couple moved to Lenora, KS and together raised 7 children Rebecca, James Martin, Robert, Susan, Vivian, Patsy and Ginger.He began auctioneering in the 1950s and graduated “Colonel” from the Fort Smith Arkansas Auction School in 1970. He then started Johnson Auction Service. He worked for 24 years for Norton County from 1967 until retirement in 1991, most of that time operating a road grader. Many people in area called on “Cork” to plow their road or perform an auction. He loved animals and hobby farming. Through the years he had cattle, horses, pigs, goats, bucket calves, ducks, geese and chickens. He had a rooster that ate out of his pocket and cattle that came when he called their names. He professed love for farm auctions, vintage tractors and the sale barn. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Sherry; parents, Chet and Josie; a brother Wilber; three sisters Alice, Patricia and Lela and one son James Martin.He is survived by 2 sisters, Glenda Stephen and Esther Headley; 6 children, Rebecca Rodriguez, Robert Holmes, Susan Bliss, Vivian Dietz, Patsy Gunn, Ginger Pursell, 16 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Service will be held at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Troy Buss officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.Mr. Johnson will lie in state from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, KS, with family receiving friends from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m. that evening for visitation.Memorial Contributions may be made to Logan Manor Community Health Services.

Harold L.R. 'Corky' Johnson

Phillipsburg resident John Mark Jarvis passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE at the age of 62.

John was born May 18, 1960, in Baldwin, Alabama.  He served in the Army National Guard.

He was united in marriage to Konnie Hales on May 19, 2007, in Wichita, KS.

Survivors include his parents Wendell and Beverly (Babcock) Jarvis of Phillipsburg; his wife Konnie Jarvis of Phillipsburg; 3 step-sons Christopher Smith and Brian Smith both of Wichita, and Jason Smith and wife Christie of Rose Hill, KS; 2 step-daughters Stacie Washington and husband Darryl of Oklahoma City, OK and Sandra Bogart and husband Fred of Wichita; 2 brothers Stuart Jarvis and wife Donna and Shane Jarvis and fiance' Angie all of Phillipsburg; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2022, in the First Christian Church in Phillipsburg, KS with Pastor LeRoy Herder officiating.  The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.  Burial with military honors will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Phillips County.

Mr. Jarvis will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday and 12:00 until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, where the family will receive friends from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. Wednesday evening for visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church or the Phillipsburg Elementary School.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident John Mark Jarvis passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE at the age of 62.John was born May 18, 1960, in Baldwin, Alabama. He served in the Army National Guard.He was united in marriage to Konnie Hales on May 19, 2007, in Wichita, KS.Survivors include his parents Wendell and Beverly (Babcock) Jarvis of Phillipsburg; his wife Konnie Jarvis of Phillipsburg; 3 step-sons Christopher Smith and Brian Smith both of Wichita, and Jason Smith and wife Christie of Rose Hill, KS; 2 step-daughters Stacie Washington and husband Darryl of Oklahoma City, OK and Sandra Bogart and husband Fred of Wichita; 2 brothers Stuart Jarvis and wife Donna and Shane Jarvis and fiance' Angie all of Phillipsburg; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2022, in the First Christian Church in Phillipsburg, KS with Pastor LeRoy Herder officiating. The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page. Burial with military honors will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Phillips County.Mr. Jarvis will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday and 12:00 until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, where the family will receive friends from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. Wednesday evening for visitation.Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church or the Phillipsburg Elementary School.

John Mark Jarvis

Shirley Marie Vance, 85, of Rexford, died Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 
Citizens Medical Center, in Colby. She was born March 30, 1937, in Smith
 Center, KS, to Allen and Eva (Zade) Mullin. Shirley married Vernon 
Vance on December 5, 1964, in Phillipsburg, KS and to this union three 
children were born. In 1974, the family moved from Phillipsburg, to 
Rexford, KS. Shirley enjoyed painting, reading, and gambling. 
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Della Hansen. 
Shirley is survived by her husband Vernon; children, Dennis Vance, 
Vickie (Mike) Egner, and Brian (Teresa) Vance; brother Victor Mullin; 
eight grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, 
Colby. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at the 
Rexford Community Church, Rexford, KS, with burial in the Rexford 
Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Rexford Community Church and sent
 in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information or to leave online condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Shirley Marie Vance, 85, of Rexford, died Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 
Citizens Medical Center, in Colby. She was born March 30, 1937, in Smith
 Center, KS, to Allen and Eva (Zade) Mullin. Shirley married Vernon 
Vance on December 5, 1964, in Phillipsburg, KS and to this union three 
children were born. In 1974, the family moved from Phillipsburg, to 
Rexford, KS. Shirley enjoyed painting, reading, and gambling. 
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Della Hansen. 
Shirley is survived by her husband Vernon; children, Dennis Vance, 
Vickie (Mike) Egner, and Brian (Teresa) Vance; brother Victor Mullin; 
eight grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, 
Colby. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at the 
Rexford Community Church, Rexford, KS, with burial in the Rexford 
Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Rexford Community Church and sent
 in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information or to leave online condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Shirley Marie Vance

John Billinger was born August 26, 1933, to Mike and Barbara (Richmeier)
 Billinger of Rural Graham County, Kansas. He passed away from this 
life June 16, 2022, at the age of 88.
 	John was one of 14 children raised on the family farm north of St. 
Peter. Life on the farm instilled the values of Love of God and Church,
 love of family, and the ethics of hard work that was the core of their 
existence. Being one of only four boys born into the family meant that 
John took on much of the responsibility of operating the farm. However, 
all fourteen children worked hard to maintain their life on the farm. 
 	There was always time for some orneriness. John remembered fondly 
the pranks he pulled with his cousins and siblings such as "swiping 
baked goods" and releasing wild rabbits into a relative’s house. The 
family loved card games such as Pitch and Rock, fishing, and playing 
baseball together. Their family went through many tough years of hard 
living, but survived from the land, raising cattle and growing wheat. 
 	John was the first of the children to graduate from high school 
attending Morland High School, in the class of 1952. Shortly afterwards 
he enlisted in the U.S. Army serving as a Private, stationed in France. 
 He was a trained mechanic and was recruited into the Army’s traveling 
baseball team which helped provide entertainment for the troops while 
overseas. 
 	His amazing talent as the team's pitcher carried over into civilian
 life once he returned to Graham County and settled down in Hill City. 
John was playing on a local baseball team, the Hill City Athletics, and 
working in the oil patch when he met "The Love of His Life", Sara Jane 
Biles. Shortly after that set-up first date they were married August 8,
 1959 and started their family. Together John and Sara raised six 
children while he worked as an operator for Central Kansas Power and 
also maintained the St. Peter family farm.
 	John was all about hard work and living a conservative lifestyle. 
He was a devoted son to his parents, and a husband and father who knew 
he had to be a good provider. Besides working his day jobs, he did 
enjoy his hobbies of gardening, yard work fishing, bowling, working on 
cars and keeping all the farm equipment working, welding, and building 
things with his hands. John loved watching the stars and planets 
through his telescope, teaching and playing baseball with his boys, and 
tinkering in his garage on various projects while listening to his polka
 music. 
 	Never wanting to slow down, he kept busy. Work was his life. Trips
 to the farm were a daily activity, Having his boys and eventually his 
grandsons working by his side made John so happy. He taught them all 
about farm life, including how an electric fence "really" worked! His 
promise of supplying all the BB’s for the guns was a sure way to get 
them to the farm with him! John retired from Midwest Energy and worked 
for years as a crop adjustor, before retiring completely to focus on the
 farm and family. 
 	The grandchildren fondly remember his love of popcorn and his dogs,
 his big smile, his tears through uncontrollable laughter, rides on the 
golf cart, his obsession with John Deere tractors, and his simple reply 
of "OK" when they told him they loved him. 
 John was preceded in death by his parents; his son Duane; three 
brothers: Adolph, Pete and Louis; five sisters: Bridget Mann, Lucine 
Horak, Dorothy Fagan, Clara Herman and Elaine Rome. Survivors include 
his wife Sara, Hill City; two sons: Stephen (Lori) Billinger, Ellinwood 
and Mark (Jessica) Billinger, Stockton; three daughters: Debra (Les) 
Burton, Holyrood, Tammy (Dennis) Mersch, Hill City, Saundra (Steven) 
Nickelson, Penokee; five sisters: Carolyn Whittman, Topeka, Agnes Rome, 
Denver, Colorado, Barbara Rome, Denver, Colorado, Mary Anne (Neil) Rome,
 Denver, Colorado and Shirley Kuppetz, Ellis; 18 grandchildren and five 
great grandchildren.
 	 Health issues eventually forced John to quit working entirely. 
Sara, who lovingly called him her "Johnnie B.” provided great care for 
him in their home until it was necessary for family to provide 
additional help. John and Sara's days consisted of caring for their 
dogs, watching their favorite tv shows and sports, endless games of 
Solitaire, tracking the weather, and keeping up with busy family members
 through phone calls and visits. John believed in God's promises of 
giving us glimpses of Heaven on Earth, He treasured all the simple joys 
of life. His nature was one of being very content even though he was 
restricted with very little mobility at the end of his life. He dealt 
with his health situation with great courage and strength His greatest 
joy was being with his wife and family who were blessed to be at his 
side at the moment of death. John will be forever in our hearts and our
 memories. He was greatly loved and will be deeply missed. Eternal rest
 grant unto him, O Lord, and may the Perpetual Light shine upon him. May
 he rest in peace.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/John-Billinger?obId=25148485#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1655666505567.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>John Billinger was born August 26, 1933, to Mike and Barbara (Richmeier)
 Billinger of Rural Graham County, Kansas. He passed away from this 
life June 16, 2022, at the age of 88.
 	John was one of 14 children raised on the family farm north of St. 
Peter. Life on the farm instilled the values of Love of God and Church,
 love of family, and the ethics of hard work that was the core of their 
existence. Being one of only four boys born into the family meant that 
John took on much of the responsibility of operating the farm. However, 
all fourteen children worked hard to maintain their life on the farm. 
 	There was always time for some orneriness. John remembered fondly 
the pranks he pulled with his cousins and siblings such as "swiping 
baked goods" and releasing wild rabbits into a relative’s house. The 
family loved card games such as Pitch and Rock, fishing, and playing 
baseball together. Their family went through many tough years of hard 
living, but survived from the land, raising cattle and growing wheat. 
 	John was the first of the children to graduate from high school 
attending Morland High School, in the class of 1952. Shortly afterwards 
he enlisted in the U.S. Army serving as a Private, stationed in France. 
 He was a trained mechanic and was recruited into the Army’s traveling 
baseball team which helped provide entertainment for the troops while 
overseas. 
 	His amazing talent as the team's pitcher carried over into civilian
 life once he returned to Graham County and settled down in Hill City. 
John was playing on a local baseball team, the Hill City Athletics, and 
working in the oil patch when he met "The Love of His Life", Sara Jane 
Biles. Shortly after that set-up first date they were married August 8,
 1959 and started their family. Together John and Sara raised six 
children while he worked as an operator for Central Kansas Power and 
also maintained the St. Peter family farm.
 	John was all about hard work and living a conservative lifestyle. 
He was a devoted son to his parents, and a husband and father who knew 
he had to be a good provider. Besides working his day jobs, he did 
enjoy his hobbies of gardening, yard work fishing, bowling, working on 
cars and keeping all the farm equipment working, welding, and building 
things with his hands. John loved watching the stars and planets 
through his telescope, teaching and playing baseball with his boys, and 
tinkering in his garage on various projects while listening to his polka
 music. 
 	Never wanting to slow down, he kept busy. Work was his life. Trips
 to the farm were a daily activity, Having his boys and eventually his 
grandsons working by his side made John so happy. He taught them all 
about farm life, including how an electric fence "really" worked! His 
promise of supplying all the BB’s for the guns was a sure way to get 
them to the farm with him! John retired from Midwest Energy and worked 
for years as a crop adjustor, before retiring completely to focus on the
 farm and family. 
 	The grandchildren fondly remember his love of popcorn and his dogs,
 his big smile, his tears through uncontrollable laughter, rides on the 
golf cart, his obsession with John Deere tractors, and his simple reply 
of "OK" when they told him they loved him. 
 John was preceded in death by his parents; his son Duane; three 
brothers: Adolph, Pete and Louis; five sisters: Bridget Mann, Lucine 
Horak, Dorothy Fagan, Clara Herman and Elaine Rome. Survivors include 
his wife Sara, Hill City; two sons: Stephen (Lori) Billinger, Ellinwood 
and Mark (Jessica) Billinger, Stockton; three daughters: Debra (Les) 
Burton, Holyrood, Tammy (Dennis) Mersch, Hill City, Saundra (Steven) 
Nickelson, Penokee; five sisters: Carolyn Whittman, Topeka, Agnes Rome, 
Denver, Colorado, Barbara Rome, Denver, Colorado, Mary Anne (Neil) Rome,
 Denver, Colorado and Shirley Kuppetz, Ellis; 18 grandchildren and five 
great grandchildren.
 	 Health issues eventually forced John to quit working entirely. 
Sara, who lovingly called him her "Johnnie B.” provided great care for 
him in their home until it was necessary for family to provide 
additional help. John and Sara's days consisted of caring for their 
dogs, watching their favorite tv shows and sports, endless games of 
Solitaire, tracking the weather, and keeping up with busy family members
 through phone calls and visits. John believed in God's promises of 
giving us glimpses of Heaven on Earth, He treasured all the simple joys 
of life. His nature was one of being very content even though he was 
restricted with very little mobility at the end of his life. He dealt 
with his health situation with great courage and strength His greatest 
joy was being with his wife and family who were blessed to be at his 
side at the moment of death. John will be forever in our hearts and our
 memories. He was greatly loved and will be deeply missed. Eternal rest
 grant unto him, O Lord, and may the Perpetual Light shine upon him. May
 he rest in peace.&nbsp;&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/John-Billinger?obId=25148485#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

John Billinger

Curtis Jay Schmidt, age 45, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Hays. Funeral services are 10:30 AM Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 215 W. 13th, Hays, Kansas. Memorial visitation will be Tuesday 6 PM - 8 PM with a combined parish vigil and rosary service at 7 PM all at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. 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>Curtis Jay Schmidt, age 45, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Hays. Funeral services are 10:30 AM Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 215 W. 13th, Hays, Kansas. Memorial visitation will be Tuesday 6 PM - 8 PM with a combined parish vigil and rosary service at 7 PM all at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. 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>

Dortha Jean Batchman, 60, passed away June 17, 2022, at Via Christ 
St. Francis, Wichita.&nbsp; She was born August 13, 1961, in St. John, to 
Leonard and Florene (Kendall) Batchman.

A lifetime resident of Great Bend, Dortha attended First Church of 
the Nazarene, Great Bend, and enjoyed reading, word searches and writing
 letters to her family.&nbsp; She was a longtime client and employee of 
Sunflower Diversified Services, with a broad range of skills, from 
manufacturing pallets to the delicate craft of making tea towels.

Survivors include one sister, Diane Lewis and husband Glen of Great 
Bend; two aunts Barbara Phillips of Hutchinson and Laura Lou Rodarmel of
 St. John; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.&nbsp; She was preceded in 
death by her parents, and a sister, Debra Hapes.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 
Bryant Funeral Home, with Rev. Wade Russell presiding.&nbsp; Interment will 
follow at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend.&nbsp; Visitation will be 9:00 a.m.
 to service time, Wednesday, June 22, at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; 

Memorials
 may be given to First Church of the Nazarene or Sunflower Diversified 
Services, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, 
KS&nbsp; 67530.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Dortha Jean Batchman, 60, passed away June 17, 2022, at Via Christ 
St. Francis, Wichita.&nbsp; She was born August 13, 1961, in St. John, to 
Leonard and Florene (Kendall) Batchman.A lifetime resident of Great Bend, Dortha attended First Church of 
the Nazarene, Great Bend, and enjoyed reading, word searches and writing
 letters to her family.&nbsp; She was a longtime client and employee of 
Sunflower Diversified Services, with a broad range of skills, from 
manufacturing pallets to the delicate craft of making tea towels.Survivors include one sister, Diane Lewis and husband Glen of Great 
Bend; two aunts Barbara Phillips of Hutchinson and Laura Lou Rodarmel of
 St. John; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.&nbsp; She was preceded in 
death by her parents, and a sister, Debra Hapes.Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 
Bryant Funeral Home, with Rev. Wade Russell presiding.&nbsp; Interment will 
follow at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend.&nbsp; Visitation will be 9:00 a.m.
 to service time, Wednesday, June 22, at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorials
 may be given to First Church of the Nazarene or Sunflower Diversified 
Services, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, 
KS&nbsp; 67530.

Dortha Jean Batchman

Raymond C. Morgan, age 73, died suddenly on June 14,
 2022, at his home in Talmage, KS. He was born on January 24, 1949, in 
Pueblo, CO., the son of Richard and Doris (Halfman) Morgan. Ray married 
Mary Jo Karn in 1969, divorcing in 1979. Ray married Linda (Holt) Morgan
 on April 19, 1980.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Ray spent his early childhood in Pueblo, CO moving to Tribune, KS to 
complete high school.&nbsp; Ray served in the U.S. Army for 4 years 
specializing in Military Police.&nbsp; Upon honorable discharge, Ray moved 
back to Kansas and continued his law enforcement career serving the 
public as a police officer/deputy for the Goodland Police Department, 
Garden City Police Department, and Finney County Sheriff’s Department. 
In 1982. Ray took the position as Undersheriff in Kearny County, KS 
serving the citizens of Kearny County in that position until his 
retirement in 2004.

Ray was an active Life Member in the Kansas Peace Officers 
Association for many years including serving as a District Governor, 
Governor Emeritus and Chair of the Roster Committee.&nbsp; Ray earned his 
Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from the Garden City Community 
College.

An animal lover, Ray was on-call deputy for all snake and crawly 
creature calls in Kearny County, rescuing either the snake or the 
resident.&nbsp; Following retirement, he spent many volunteer hours driving 
the Finney County Humane Society van transporting rescue animals to 
no-kill facilities in Kansas and Colorado. Slamming on the brakes to 
rescue a turtle crossing the road was common practice. Motorcycle trips,
 camping, 4-wheeling and spending time with family and friends was a 
major part of Ray’s life.

Ray is survived by his wife, Linda, of the home, daughters Raquel 
Chavez and great-grandson Damyen, Brooke Morgan and Scott Stecklein, 
Ryan and Cortney Morgan. grandchildren, Raif, Vryah, Rade Morgan, Chris 
(Marcos) Chavez, Kyle Chavez, Taeler and Alec Rosales, great- 
grandchildren Easton, Kylie, and Lincoln Chavez.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Predeceased by daughter Tisha Morgan, sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Harold Hoffman and parents.

The memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, July 2, 2022, at 
10:00 a.m. at the Emmanuel Church, 1300 N. Vine Street, Abilene, KS. The
 service will be livestreamed at the folllowing links:

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ecabilene/videos/?ref=page_internal" target="_blank">Emmanuel Facebook Livestream</a>

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=emmanuel+church+abilene+ks" target="_blank">Emmanuel YouTube Channel Livestream</a>

Suggested donations to the Finney County Humane Society, PO Box 2031,
 Garden City, KS 67846, the Talmage Library &amp; Event Center, 2994 
Main Street, PO Box 807 Talmage, KS 67482 or the Emmanuel Church Youth 
Programs.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1655573062312.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Raymond C. Morgan, age 73, died suddenly on June 14,
 2022, at his home in Talmage, KS. He was born on January 24, 1949, in 
Pueblo, CO., the son of Richard and Doris (Halfman) Morgan. Ray married 
Mary Jo Karn in 1969, divorcing in 1979. Ray married Linda (Holt) Morgan
 on April 19, 1980.&nbsp; &nbsp;Ray spent his early childhood in Pueblo, CO moving to Tribune, KS to 
complete high school.&nbsp; Ray served in the U.S. Army for 4 years 
specializing in Military Police.&nbsp; Upon honorable discharge, Ray moved 
back to Kansas and continued his law enforcement career serving the 
public as a police officer/deputy for the Goodland Police Department, 
Garden City Police Department, and Finney County Sheriff’s Department. 
In 1982. Ray took the position as Undersheriff in Kearny County, KS 
serving the citizens of Kearny County in that position until his 
retirement in 2004.Ray was an active Life Member in the Kansas Peace Officers 
Association for many years including serving as a District Governor, 
Governor Emeritus and Chair of the Roster Committee.&nbsp; Ray earned his 
Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from the Garden City Community 
College.An animal lover, Ray was on-call deputy for all snake and crawly 
creature calls in Kearny County, rescuing either the snake or the 
resident.&nbsp; Following retirement, he spent many volunteer hours driving 
the Finney County Humane Society van transporting rescue animals to 
no-kill facilities in Kansas and Colorado. Slamming on the brakes to 
rescue a turtle crossing the road was common practice. Motorcycle trips,
 camping, 4-wheeling and spending time with family and friends was a 
major part of Ray’s life.Ray is survived by his wife, Linda, of the home, daughters Raquel 
Chavez and great-grandson Damyen, Brooke Morgan and Scott Stecklein, 
Ryan and Cortney Morgan. grandchildren, Raif, Vryah, Rade Morgan, Chris 
(Marcos) Chavez, Kyle Chavez, Taeler and Alec Rosales, great- 
grandchildren Easton, Kylie, and Lincoln Chavez.&nbsp; &nbsp;Predeceased by daughter Tisha Morgan, sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Harold Hoffman and parents.The memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, July 2, 2022, at 
10:00 a.m. at the Emmanuel Church, 1300 N. Vine Street, Abilene, KS. The
 service will be livestreamed at the folllowing links:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ecabilene/videos/?ref=page_internal" target="_blank">Emmanuel Facebook Livestream</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=emmanuel+church+abilene+ks" target="_blank">Emmanuel YouTube Channel Livestream</a>Suggested donations to the Finney County Humane Society, PO Box 2031,
 Garden City, KS 67846, the Talmage Library &amp; Event Center, 2994 
Main Street, PO Box 807 Talmage, KS 67482 or the Emmanuel Church Youth 
Programs.

Raymond C. Morgan

Courtney Dawn Towery-Thorne, 28, passed away June 17, 2022, in Larned,
 KS. &nbsp;She was born April 28, 1994, in Great Bend, KS the daughter of 
Scott and Sheila VanBuskirk Towery. A lifetime area resident she was a 
child care professional and loved teaching “littles.”

She was a member of First Christian Church, Larned.&nbsp; Courtney enjoyed
 all animals, loved succulents and crafts and was Miss Fort Larned in 
2011. She liked her farm and especially her cows, Caroline and Eclipse 
and her chicken, Pearl.

On May 1, 2015, she married Dakota Thorne in Larned.&nbsp; He survives.

Other survivors include: father, Scott (Cheyenna) Towery, Larned; 
son, Kaden Thorne, Larned; brother, Cameron Bubb, New York; sister, 
Samantha Towery, Tulsa, OK; step-brother, Raven Bethel, Larned; 
grandfather, Elvin Towery, Larned, and grandmother Carol Chinn, 
Oklahoma.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Sheila Towery and grandmother MaryAnn Towery.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be at a later date.

Memorials may be given to Autism Association in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Courtney Dawn Towery-Thorne, 28, passed away June 17, 2022, in Larned,
 KS. &nbsp;She was born April 28, 1994, in Great Bend, KS the daughter of 
Scott and Sheila VanBuskirk Towery. A lifetime area resident she was a 
child care professional and loved teaching “littles.”She was a member of First Christian Church, Larned.&nbsp; Courtney enjoyed
 all animals, loved succulents and crafts and was Miss Fort Larned in 
2011. She liked her farm and especially her cows, Caroline and Eclipse 
and her chicken, Pearl.On May 1, 2015, she married Dakota Thorne in Larned.&nbsp; He survives.Other survivors include: father, Scott (Cheyenna) Towery, Larned; 
son, Kaden Thorne, Larned; brother, Cameron Bubb, New York; sister, 
Samantha Towery, Tulsa, OK; step-brother, Raven Bethel, Larned; 
grandfather, Elvin Towery, Larned, and grandmother Carol Chinn, 
Oklahoma.She was preceded in death by her mother, Sheila Towery and grandmother MaryAnn Towery.Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be at a later date.Memorials may be given to Autism Association in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

Courtney Dawn Towery-Thorne

Andora Lucille “Toni” Snell, 99, died on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at her 
home in Topeka. She was born on March 22, 1923, in Wichita the daughter 
of Richmond Carroll &amp; Nancy Estella (Roper) Strickland. She married
 Walter W. Snell on June 26, 1944, in Wichita. He died on December 14, 
2006. 
While growing up Toni lived in several places before graduating from 
Dodge City High School and attending Kansas State University. She moved
 to California and did clerical work and then moved to Wichita during 
World War II and worked at Cessna. She and Walter moved to Garden City 
in 1949 where he pursued his career in farming. Toni was a homemaker but
 also held several clerical positions. In her free time she volunteered 
for many local organizations. She was a member of the First United 
Methodist Church of Garden City, Ks and was involved in her Builders 
Sunday School class, bible study and UMW circles. She also belonged to 
the Acorn Club and the Epsilon Sigma Alpha social sorority. Toni 
enjoyed bridge, ceramics, painting, her flower garden, crossword 
puzzles and reading Christian Literature. 
She is survived by her Daughters- Sharrie Wartell of Topeka and Susan 
Grothusen (Dave) of Scott City, 3 Grandchildren- Brent Wartell (Jenifer 
Colpitts), Jana Harden (Julia Kizzar) and Ashley Goss (Loren), 7 
Great-Grandchildren and 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren. She is preceded in
 death by her Parents, Husband, Grandson- Thomas Wartell, 3 Brothers and
 5 Sisters. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM Monday at First United Methodist 
Church with Rev Joel Plisek officiating. The service will be 
livestreamed on the Garnand Funeral Home facebook page. Burial will be 
in Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Friends may call from 1:00 PM 
to 8:00 PM Sunday at Garnand Funeral Home.

 Memorials are suggested to 
First United Methodist Church in care of Garnand Funeral Home.  
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Andora Lucille “Toni” Snell, 99, died on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at her 
home in Topeka. She was born on March 22, 1923, in Wichita the daughter 
of Richmond Carroll &amp; Nancy Estella (Roper) Strickland. She married
 Walter W. Snell on June 26, 1944, in Wichita. He died on December 14, 
2006. 
While growing up Toni lived in several places before graduating from 
Dodge City High School and attending Kansas State University. She moved
 to California and did clerical work and then moved to Wichita during 
World War II and worked at Cessna. She and Walter moved to Garden City 
in 1949 where he pursued his career in farming. Toni was a homemaker but
 also held several clerical positions. In her free time she volunteered 
for many local organizations. She was a member of the First United 
Methodist Church of Garden City, Ks and was involved in her Builders 
Sunday School class, bible study and UMW circles. She also belonged to 
the Acorn Club and the Epsilon Sigma Alpha social sorority. Toni 
enjoyed bridge, ceramics, painting, her flower garden, crossword 
puzzles and reading Christian Literature. 
She is survived by her Daughters- Sharrie Wartell of Topeka and Susan 
Grothusen (Dave) of Scott City, 3 Grandchildren- Brent Wartell (Jenifer 
Colpitts), Jana Harden (Julia Kizzar) and Ashley Goss (Loren), 7 
Great-Grandchildren and 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren. She is preceded in
 death by her Parents, Husband, Grandson- Thomas Wartell, 3 Brothers and
 5 Sisters. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM Monday at First United Methodist 
Church with Rev Joel Plisek officiating. The service will be 
livestreamed on the Garnand Funeral Home facebook page. Burial will be 
in Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Friends may call from 1:00 PM 
to 8:00 PM Sunday at Garnand Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to 
First United Methodist Church in care of Garnand Funeral Home. 
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Andora Lucille 'Toni' Snell

Thomas John “Tom” Bohm, 78, Hays, died Thursday, June 16, 2022, at his home.

He was born November 22, 1943, in 
Salina, the son of Claire Louise (Schwerman) Bohm.&nbsp; In 1960, he 
graduated from Sacred Heart High School.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to 
Debbie Walters on June 30, 1978, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays, 
and were married nearly 44 years.&nbsp; Tom owned and operated Kansas 
Precision Contact Lens, Bohm’s Bike Shop, and Bohm’s Coffee Shop.&nbsp; He 
was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, a former member of the Hays 
Optimist Club, and was co-founder and coach of the Hays Striders Track 
Club.&nbsp; Tom enjoyed bicycling, visiting with everyone, and teaching 
religion at Kennedy Middle School and TMP-Marian High School.&nbsp; He was an
 avid golfer, devout Catholic, and most of all, loved his family.

Survivors include his wife Debbie of 
Hays, a son: Matthew Bohm and wife Chelse of Overland Park, two 
daughters: Sarah Mackey and husband Todd of Hays and Claire Ludes and 
husband John of Salina, 12 grandchildren: Heather Tipton and husband 
Joh, Thomas “TJ” Glass, Anthony Bohm, Alexis Mackey, Carter Bohm, Kaylee
 Bohm, Peyton Mackey, Michael Mackey, Greyson Mullen, Boe Ludes, Zane 
Sims, and Addison Sims, and two great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother,
 three sons: Thomas, Sean, and John Bohm, and two daughters: Dawn Bohm 
and Stacy Bohm-McCann.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, June 20, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr.
 Richard Daise officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp;
 Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 on Sunday and from 9:00 am 
until 9:45 on Monday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil
 service and rosary will be at 7:00 pm on Sunday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 


Memorials are suggested to TMP-Marian High School.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Tom may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Thomas John “Tom” Bohm, 78, Hays, died Thursday, June 16, 2022, at his home.He was born November 22, 1943, in 
Salina, the son of Claire Louise (Schwerman) Bohm.&nbsp; In 1960, he 
graduated from Sacred Heart High School.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to 
Debbie Walters on June 30, 1978, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays, 
and were married nearly 44 years.&nbsp; Tom owned and operated Kansas 
Precision Contact Lens, Bohm’s Bike Shop, and Bohm’s Coffee Shop.&nbsp; He 
was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, a former member of the Hays 
Optimist Club, and was co-founder and coach of the Hays Striders Track 
Club.&nbsp; Tom enjoyed bicycling, visiting with everyone, and teaching 
religion at Kennedy Middle School and TMP-Marian High School.&nbsp; He was an
 avid golfer, devout Catholic, and most of all, loved his family.Survivors include his wife Debbie of 
Hays, a son: Matthew Bohm and wife Chelse of Overland Park, two 
daughters: Sarah Mackey and husband Todd of Hays and Claire Ludes and 
husband John of Salina, 12 grandchildren: Heather Tipton and husband 
Joh, Thomas “TJ” Glass, Anthony Bohm, Alexis Mackey, Carter Bohm, Kaylee
 Bohm, Peyton Mackey, Michael Mackey, Greyson Mullen, Boe Ludes, Zane 
Sims, and Addison Sims, and two great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his mother,
 three sons: Thomas, Sean, and John Bohm, and two daughters: Dawn Bohm 
and Stacy Bohm-McCann.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, June 20, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr.
 Richard Daise officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp;
 Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 on Sunday and from 9:00 am 
until 9:45 on Monday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil
 service and rosary will be at 7:00 pm on Sunday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 
Memorials are suggested to TMP-Marian High School.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Tom may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Thomas John 'Tom' Bohm

August 26, 1933
 -
 June 16, 2022

An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

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 June 16, 2022 An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/John-Billinger?obId=25148485#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Stanley M. Schremmer, age 73, passed away suddenly but peacefully at his home on Monday June 13, 2022. Born July 12, 1948, to John and Marie (Hlavaty) Schremmer. He married Nancy (Ochs) on November 18, 1972, in Hoisington, Kansas. Stan was raised on a farm in rural Barton County, KS. After graduating from Hoisington high school Stan joined the US Navy where he fought and served honorably in the Vietnam War.&nbsp; Upon returning home from his service duty Stan attended Barton County Community College, Emporia State University and earned a bachelor degree from Fort Hays State University. He also began farming for his father-in-law where he invented and patented a round bale spear attachment that would allow a tractor to move round bales with a Front End loader without requiring the bucket to be removed. After selling the patent, Stan enjoyed a long and successful career in various manufacturing management roles. At the time of his death, Stan was the Environmental Health and Safety Manager for Enersys of Hays.&nbsp; Stan had a passion for horseback riding and together with his family owned and operated the Rocking S Arena on his property north of Walker, Kansas. Although he hosted several different equestrian events at this arena, it is best known for the daily horseback lessons given to dozens of local area children over the years. Stan is survived by his wife Nancy Schremmer of the home, son Ryan Schremmer of Gorham, Kansas, daughter Amy Summers and husband Shawn of Hays, Kansas, grandchildren, Olivia Schremmer of Gorham, Landon, Stanna, Kamryn, and Jayla Summers all of Hays, and his two sisters, Connie Pickert of Kansas City and Mary Jeanette Smith and husband Walt of Richmond, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Galen Schremmer, and a brother-in-law, Duane Pickert. A Celebration of life service will be 10:30 AM Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.&nbsp; Facebook Live will be available. To view go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;and select the Facebook Live tab. The streaming will begin shortly before services begin. The Arena was a true passion of his and therefore the family asks in lieu of flowers, memorials made payable to: Rocking S Arena LLC may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes, PO Box 86, Hays, KS 67601. 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>Stanley M. Schremmer, age 73, passed away suddenly but peacefully at his home on Monday June 13, 2022. Born July 12, 1948, to John and Marie (Hlavaty) Schremmer. He married Nancy (Ochs) on November 18, 1972, in Hoisington, Kansas. Stan was raised on a farm in rural Barton County, KS. After graduating from Hoisington high school Stan joined the US Navy where he fought and served honorably in the Vietnam War.&nbsp; Upon returning home from his service duty Stan attended Barton County Community College, Emporia State University and earned a bachelor degree from Fort Hays State University. He also began farming for his father-in-law where he invented and patented a round bale spear attachment that would allow a tractor to move round bales with a Front End loader without requiring the bucket to be removed. After selling the patent, Stan enjoyed a long and successful career in various manufacturing management roles. At the time of his death, Stan was the Environmental Health and Safety Manager for Enersys of Hays.&nbsp; Stan had a passion for horseback riding and together with his family owned and operated the Rocking S Arena on his property north of Walker, Kansas. Although he hosted several different equestrian events at this arena, it is best known for the daily horseback lessons given to dozens of local area children over the years. Stan is survived by his wife Nancy Schremmer of the home, son Ryan Schremmer of Gorham, Kansas, daughter Amy Summers and husband Shawn of Hays, Kansas, grandchildren, Olivia Schremmer of Gorham, Landon, Stanna, Kamryn, and Jayla Summers all of Hays, and his two sisters, Connie Pickert of Kansas City and Mary Jeanette Smith and husband Walt of Richmond, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Galen Schremmer, and a brother-in-law, Duane Pickert. A Celebration of life service will be 10:30 AM Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.&nbsp; Facebook Live will be available. To view go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;and select the Facebook Live tab. The streaming will begin shortly before services begin. The Arena was a true passion of his and therefore the family asks in lieu of flowers, memorials made payable to: Rocking S Arena LLC may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes, PO Box 86, Hays, KS 67601. 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>

Stanley M. Schremmer

Sadie Jo Louise Arnet, 27, of Russell, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, June 10, 2022.

Sadie was born March 30, 1995, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Fred and Angie (Kaufman) Arnet. She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the Class of 2013. She graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor Degree in Social Work. She then attended and graduated from the University of Kansas with a Master’s Degree in Social Work. While in school she had an internship with St. Francis Ministries; after school she continued her employment with St. Francis Ministries as an Integration case worker and for the last year or so was an Adoption Specialist.

Sadie was known for her great sense of humor, her enjoyment of fishing, traveling, swimming and spending time at the lake, collecting music concert band t-shirts, being with her family and friends, and taking care of her families and “her kids” at work. She had no children of her own, but had hopes of adopting several sometime in the future.

Surviving family include her parents, Fred and Angie Arnet of Russell, Kansas; three sisters, Rose Bender, Lee Arnet and Erica Arnet all of Russell, Kansas; three brothers, Nicholas Arnet, Elias Arnet and Benjamin Arnet all of Russell, Kansas; nephew Jaxon Arnet-Prewitt; and four nieces, Vanessa Arnet-Lazono, Alexandra Arnet-James, Madelynn Arnet-James and Isabella Arnet-James.

Sadie was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother Norma Jean Rupp and her paternal grandparents Charles and Anna Arnet.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday, June 24, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary. A Celebration of her Life will be held with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, June 24, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler. 

A Memorial has been established as the Sadie Arnet Memorial Fund. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Sadie Jo Louise Arnet, 27, of Russell, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, June 10, 2022.Sadie was born March 30, 1995, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Fred and Angie (Kaufman) Arnet. She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the Class of 2013. She graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor Degree in Social Work. She then attended and graduated from the University of Kansas with a Master’s Degree in Social Work. While in school she had an internship with St. Francis Ministries; after school she continued her employment with St. Francis Ministries as an Integration case worker and for the last year or so was an Adoption Specialist.Sadie was known for her great sense of humor, her enjoyment of fishing, traveling, swimming and spending time at the lake, collecting music concert band t-shirts, being with her family and friends, and taking care of her families and “her kids” at work. She had no children of her own, but had hopes of adopting several sometime in the future.Surviving family include her parents, Fred and Angie Arnet of Russell, Kansas; three sisters, Rose Bender, Lee Arnet and Erica Arnet all of Russell, Kansas; three brothers, Nicholas Arnet, Elias Arnet and Benjamin Arnet all of Russell, Kansas; nephew Jaxon Arnet-Prewitt; and four nieces, Vanessa Arnet-Lazono, Alexandra Arnet-James, Madelynn Arnet-James and Isabella Arnet-James.Sadie was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother Norma Jean Rupp and her paternal grandparents Charles and Anna Arnet.Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday, June 24, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary. A Celebration of her Life will be held with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, June 24, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler. A Memorial has been established as the Sadie Arnet Memorial Fund. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Sadie Arnet

Roland Oral Foster-Balloun, age 70, of Russell, Kansas, died May 22, 2022, in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada.

He was not an astronaut, but some called him&nbsp;Astronaut.&nbsp;He grew up working and managing his mother’s restaurants and always excelled in sports—a natural athlete his whole life. At 17 he joined the Navy, served 4 years, and was honorably discharged.

He opened his own restaurants and succeeded. He opened a retail camera business and succeeded. He opened a travel agency and succeeded. He went back to college in his late 30s to earn a business degree. He graduated from Tulane Law School and spent a stint as an attorney in Washington State. He worked together with his brother, Mike Balloun, in a commercial construction business. He returned to sales—cars this time—and ended up being the general manager of several dealerships. Sales in technology, business development for weight-loss clinics—whatever he did, he succeeded and grew businesses. And there were a lot of smaller endeavors in between, unfortunately, none of them took him into space.

Roland’s personality was energetic and he never stopped pursuing a vision for the future. The things he loved the most in this world were his children, his grandchildren, football, and having a good time. Throughout it all, he wrestled with God, but kept coming back to faith in Jesus Christ.

He is preceded in death by his mother Patricia Louise (Black) Balloun, his father Cecil Raymond Foster, and loving grandparents—his favorite of whom was his maternal grandmother Katheryn (Schmitt) Black, who was like a mother to him.

He is survived by his children, Trisha Deann Smith, O.Shane Balloun, Chevas Balloun, Isaac Balloun, Aimee Larsgard, and Ali Balloun, his sister Cindy Flora, his brother Mike Balloun, his sister Pam Perez, 8 grandchildren (1 in utero), a few remaining NASA astronauts and the Kansas City Chiefs.

A Funeral service will be conducted at 10:00am, Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary &amp; Monuments, 610 N. Maple, Russell, KS 67665.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Roland Oral Foster-Balloun, age 70, of Russell, Kansas, died May 22, 2022, in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada.He was not an astronaut, but some called him&nbsp;Astronaut.&nbsp;He grew up working and managing his mother’s restaurants and always excelled in sports—a natural athlete his whole life. At 17 he joined the Navy, served 4 years, and was honorably discharged.He opened his own restaurants and succeeded. He opened a retail camera business and succeeded. He opened a travel agency and succeeded. He went back to college in his late 30s to earn a business degree. He graduated from Tulane Law School and spent a stint as an attorney in Washington State. He worked together with his brother, Mike Balloun, in a commercial construction business. He returned to sales—cars this time—and ended up being the general manager of several dealerships. Sales in technology, business development for weight-loss clinics—whatever he did, he succeeded and grew businesses. And there were a lot of smaller endeavors in between, unfortunately, none of them took him into space.Roland’s personality was energetic and he never stopped pursuing a vision for the future. The things he loved the most in this world were his children, his grandchildren, football, and having a good time. Throughout it all, he wrestled with God, but kept coming back to faith in Jesus Christ.He is preceded in death by his mother Patricia Louise (Black) Balloun, his father Cecil Raymond Foster, and loving grandparents—his favorite of whom was his maternal grandmother Katheryn (Schmitt) Black, who was like a mother to him.He is survived by his children, Trisha Deann Smith, O.Shane Balloun, Chevas Balloun, Isaac Balloun, Aimee Larsgard, and Ali Balloun, his sister Cindy Flora, his brother Mike Balloun, his sister Pam Perez, 8 grandchildren (1 in utero), a few remaining NASA astronauts and the Kansas City Chiefs.A Funeral service will be conducted at 10:00am, Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary &amp; Monuments, 610 N. Maple, Russell, KS 67665.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Roland Oral Foster-Balloun

James H. Strine, age 70 of Hays, Kansas, died Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

He was born June 1, 1951, in Horton, Kansas. to Earl and Wilda (Hawk) Strine. &nbsp;

He was a Kansas State District Forester for 35 years and retired in 2013. &nbsp;He was a 1969 graduate of Atchison High School. &nbsp;He received a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Missouri, and a Master’s Degree at the Oklahoma State University both in &nbsp;Forest Management. &nbsp;He served in the Kansas National Guard, was active member of the&nbsp;World Wildlife Foundation, and the National Audubon Society.&nbsp;

James loved the outdoor and all wildlife,&nbsp;he&nbsp;will be remembered for his generosity and his sense of humor, but most of all a loving father,&nbsp;brother, and uncle.

Survivors include his son, Joshua Strine, Hays, KS. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; his two brothers, Wayne Strine and Clyde Strine.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held&nbsp;on Saturday,&nbsp;June 25,&nbsp;2022,&nbsp;from 11:00 A.M.&nbsp;to 3:00 P.M .at the Jo Ann Jennings and John T.&nbsp;Bird&nbsp;residence, 1395 Rome&nbsp;Road,Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;Josh Strine welcomes his dad's many friends to enjoy lunch from 11:00 to 1:00 with remarks honoring Jim to follow at 1:00.&nbsp;This is a casual open event so please come and go as your schedule allows.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A private&nbsp;family&nbsp;inurnment&nbsp;will be held&nbsp;at a later date.

Memorials are&nbsp;suggested&nbsp;to The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks memo: Wildtrust, &nbsp;in&nbsp;care of&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

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

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 </figure>James H. Strine, age 70 of Hays, Kansas, died Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.He was born June 1, 1951, in Horton, Kansas. to Earl and Wilda (Hawk) Strine. &nbsp;He was a Kansas State District Forester for 35 years and retired in 2013. &nbsp;He was a 1969 graduate of Atchison High School. &nbsp;He received a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Missouri, and a Master’s Degree at the Oklahoma State University both in &nbsp;Forest Management. &nbsp;He served in the Kansas National Guard, was active member of the&nbsp;World Wildlife Foundation, and the National Audubon Society.&nbsp;James loved the outdoor and all wildlife,&nbsp;he&nbsp;will be remembered for his generosity and his sense of humor, but most of all a loving father,&nbsp;brother, and uncle.Survivors include his son, Joshua Strine, Hays, KS. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; his two brothers, Wayne Strine and Clyde Strine.A Celebration of Life Service will be held&nbsp;on Saturday,&nbsp;June 25,&nbsp;2022,&nbsp;from 11:00 A.M.&nbsp;to 3:00 P.M .at the Jo Ann Jennings and John T.&nbsp;Bird&nbsp;residence, 1395 Rome&nbsp;Road,Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;Josh Strine welcomes his dad's many friends to enjoy lunch from 11:00 to 1:00 with remarks honoring Jim to follow at 1:00.&nbsp;This is a casual open event so please come and go as your schedule allows.&nbsp;&nbsp;A private&nbsp;family&nbsp;inurnment&nbsp;will be held&nbsp;at a later date.Memorials are&nbsp;suggested&nbsp;to The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks memo: Wildtrust, &nbsp;in&nbsp;care of&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

James H. Strine

Ronald W. "Ron" Riggins, 77, Hays, died Thursday, June 16, 2022, at HaysMed.

Private family inurnment will be in Mt.
 Allen Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society of the 
High Plains, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 

Condolences 
and memories of Ron may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

Ronald W. "Ron" Riggins, 77, Hays, died Thursday, June 16, 2022, at HaysMed.Private family inurnment will be in Mt.
 Allen Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society of the 
High Plains, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences 
and memories of Ron may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

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