Margaret Ann Schrock, 89, passed away on July 24, 2024 at the Ness County Hospital in Ness City, Kansas. &nbsp;She was born on April 6, 1935 in Laud, Indiana the daughter of Claude and Mary Alice (Reed) Treece.

A memorial service will be on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 10:00 a.m. &nbsp;at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp;

Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

Margaret Ann Schrock, 89, passed away on July 24, 2024 at the Ness County Hospital in Ness City, Kansas. &nbsp;She was born on April 6, 1935 in Laud, Indiana the daughter of Claude and Mary Alice (Reed) Treece.A memorial service will be on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 10:00 a.m. &nbsp;at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp;Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

Margaret Ann Schrock

William “Bill” Thompson, 88, of Salina, KS, passed away on July 23, 2024, at the Salina Regional Hospital in Salina, KS. He was born on January 14, 1936, in Pleasant Hope, MO. Bill married Gretchen Eschbaugh on May 11, 1991.

Bill’s favorite hobbies were watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball, fishing and gardening. He cherished his time with his wife above all else, and he enjoyed having time with family and friends. Bill was a kind and gentle man and was loved by all.

He is survived by his wife, Gretchen Thompson of Salina; siblings, Robert (Lila), Richard (Jackie), Tom, Geraldine Jacobs, Kathleen (Thayer) Smith; brother-in-law, Steve (Jeanine) Eschbaugh; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nellie Mae (Howell) Parr and Seever Eugene Thompson; sister, Debra Thompson; and brother, Dennis Thompson.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 11AM at the funeral home in Wilson. There will be no visitation.

Memorials are suggested to Culver United Methodist Church and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 610 24th St, Wilson, KS 67490.

William “Bill” Thompson, 88, of Salina, KS, passed away on July 23, 2024, at the Salina Regional Hospital in Salina, KS. He was born on January 14, 1936, in Pleasant Hope, MO. Bill married Gretchen Eschbaugh on May 11, 1991.Bill’s favorite hobbies were watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball, fishing and gardening. He cherished his time with his wife above all else, and he enjoyed having time with family and friends. Bill was a kind and gentle man and was loved by all.He is survived by his wife, Gretchen Thompson of Salina; siblings, Robert (Lila), Richard (Jackie), Tom, Geraldine Jacobs, Kathleen (Thayer) Smith; brother-in-law, Steve (Jeanine) Eschbaugh; and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, Nellie Mae (Howell) Parr and Seever Eugene Thompson; sister, Debra Thompson; and brother, Dennis Thompson.A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 11AM at the funeral home in Wilson. There will be no visitation.Memorials are suggested to Culver United Methodist Church and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 610 24th St, Wilson, KS 67490.

William “Bill” Thompson

Branda R. Smith, age 38, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at the St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado. She was born on September 27, 1985, in Goodland, Kansas, the daughter of Mike &amp; Jennifer Lynn “Rhonda” Abbott Beckner. A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 2006, she was a homemaker.

Branda was a member of the Prairie View Church of the Brethren in Friend, Kansas, and was an avid bow &amp; rifle hunter.

On April 24, 2015, she married Rylan D. Smith in Scott City, Kansas. He survives.

Survivors include her Husband - Rylan D. Smith of Scott City, Kansas, One Son - Clayton Smith of Scott City, Kansas, Father - Mike Beckner of Goodland, Kansas, One Brother - Justin Beckner of Wichita, Kansas, Grandmother - Francis Kay Copper of Goodland, Kansas, Two Uncles - Shannon Beckner of Texas, Scott Weehunt of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Two Aunts - Cara Short of Goodland, Kansas, and Sherry Kibel of Flagler, Colorado.&nbsp;

Branda was preceded in death by her Mother - Jennifer Lynn “Rhonda” Beckner, and Two Daughters - Terra Murphy, and Cassie Murphy.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Prairie View Church of the Brethren in Friend, Kansas with Jon Tuttle presiding.

In Lieu Of Flowers, memorials can be written to Branda Smith Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.&nbsp;

The inurnment will be at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

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 </figure>Branda R. Smith, age 38, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at the St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado. She was born on September 27, 1985, in Goodland, Kansas, the daughter of Mike &amp; Jennifer Lynn “Rhonda” Abbott Beckner. A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 2006, she was a homemaker.Branda was a member of the Prairie View Church of the Brethren in Friend, Kansas, and was an avid bow &amp; rifle hunter.On April 24, 2015, she married Rylan D. Smith in Scott City, Kansas. He survives.Survivors include her Husband - Rylan D. Smith of Scott City, Kansas, One Son - Clayton Smith of Scott City, Kansas, Father - Mike Beckner of Goodland, Kansas, One Brother - Justin Beckner of Wichita, Kansas, Grandmother - Francis Kay Copper of Goodland, Kansas, Two Uncles - Shannon Beckner of Texas, Scott Weehunt of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Two Aunts - Cara Short of Goodland, Kansas, and Sherry Kibel of Flagler, Colorado.&nbsp;Branda was preceded in death by her Mother - Jennifer Lynn “Rhonda” Beckner, and Two Daughters - Terra Murphy, and Cassie Murphy.Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Prairie View Church of the Brethren in Friend, Kansas with Jon Tuttle presiding.In Lieu Of Flowers, memorials can be written to Branda Smith Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.&nbsp;There will be no calling times.The inurnment will be at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.To order<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/e6e23235-13ed-4b1b-96b7-5b71281ced22" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Branda R. Smith, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/e6e23235-13ed-4b1b-96b7-5b71281ced22" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

Branda R. Smith

Christian wake service on Sunday, July 28. 2024, at 7:00 pm at St. Joseph Church, Damar, Kansas.

Mass of Christian Burial, on Monday. July 29, 20224, at 11:00 am at St. Joseph Church in Damar, Kansas.

Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Damar, Kansas,  following church service. 

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 </figure><h2>Larry Martin Newell</h2>March 30, 1944&nbsp;-&nbsp;July 21, 2024Christian wake service on Sunday, July 28. 2024, at 7:00 pm at St. Joseph Church, Damar, Kansas.Mass of Christian Burial, on Monday. July 29, 20224, at 11:00 am at St. Joseph Church in Damar, Kansas.Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Damar, Kansas, following church service.

Larry Martin Newell

Dorothy M. Bittel, 88, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.

Dorothy was born April 3, 1936, in Liebenthal, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Obholtz) Depperschmidt. She was a lifelong resident of Rush County, Kansas. She was a homemaker and loved gardening.

She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, and St. Michael’s Altar Society, both of La Crosse, Kansas.

On June 2, 1955, she married Clarence Bittel at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas.

Survivors include: her husband, Clarence Bittel, La Crosse, Kansas; two sons, Dennis Bittel (Christie), La Crosse, Kansas, and Gerald Bittel (Linda), La Crosse, Kansas; four grandchildren, Jessica Dellett (Jason), La Crosse, Kansas, Jennifer Stonequist (Jeread), Wellsville, Kansas, Amy Love (Damian), Manhattan, Kansas, and Ryan Urban (Stephanie), Mammoth Lakes, California; eight great grandchildren; one brother, Leo Depperschmidt, Garden City, Kansas; and two sisters, Edna Augustine, La Crosse, Kansas, and Angela Archer, La Crosse, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Clarence Depperschmidt, and Alexander Depperschmidt; three infant brothers, Otto Depperschmidt, Edward Depperschmidt, and Joseph Depperschmidt; three sisters, Lillian Dinges, Helen McLaughlin, and Mary Ann Brandt; and one infant sister, Frances Depperschmidt.

Visitation will be Friday, July 26, 2024, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas. A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M.

Church visitation will be Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 9:00 A.M. to 9:50 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka officiating. Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 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.

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 </figure>Dorothy M. Bittel, 88, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.Dorothy was born April 3, 1936, in Liebenthal, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Obholtz) Depperschmidt. She was a lifelong resident of Rush County, Kansas. She was a homemaker and loved gardening.She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, and St. Michael’s Altar Society, both of La Crosse, Kansas.On June 2, 1955, she married Clarence Bittel at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas.Survivors include: her husband, Clarence Bittel, La Crosse, Kansas; two sons, Dennis Bittel (Christie), La Crosse, Kansas, and Gerald Bittel (Linda), La Crosse, Kansas; four grandchildren, Jessica Dellett (Jason), La Crosse, Kansas, Jennifer Stonequist (Jeread), Wellsville, Kansas, Amy Love (Damian), Manhattan, Kansas, and Ryan Urban (Stephanie), Mammoth Lakes, California; eight great grandchildren; one brother, Leo Depperschmidt, Garden City, Kansas; and two sisters, Edna Augustine, La Crosse, Kansas, and Angela Archer, La Crosse, Kansas.She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Clarence Depperschmidt, and Alexander Depperschmidt; three infant brothers, Otto Depperschmidt, Edward Depperschmidt, and Joseph Depperschmidt; three sisters, Lillian Dinges, Helen McLaughlin, and Mary Ann Brandt; and one infant sister, Frances Depperschmidt.Visitation will be Friday, July 26, 2024, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas. A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M.Church visitation will be Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 9:00 A.M. to 9:50 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.Funeral service will be Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka officiating. Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 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.

Dorothy M. Bittel

Jeanette Younger age 91, of Victoria, Kansas passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Via Christi Village Hays, Kansas surrounded by her family.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She was born November 21, 1932, in Hays, Kansas to Henry A. and Pauline (Dreiling) Schumacher.&nbsp; She married James F. “Jack” Younger on January 26, 1952, in Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on September 3, 1996.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She and her husband owned and operated Younger Oil Service Station in Victoria for 42 years.&nbsp; They started their business in 1952, on Old Highway 40, then moved to their new location on Interstate 70 in 1967 and closed in 1994.&nbsp; Jeanette grew up in Victoria and was a 1950 graduate of Victoria High School.&nbsp; After high school she worked for a few years at the Ellis County Court House as an assistant for the County School Superintendent Tom Roth.&nbsp; She also worked a total of 12 years at St. John’s Rest Home at Victoria in housekeeping and the last two years at Via Christi Village in food services.&nbsp; Jeanette retired at the age of 80.&nbsp; She was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis and a former member of the Daughters of Isabella both of Victoria.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jeanette is known for many fantastic attributes.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was well known for her love of people and enjoyed working with her husband Jack daily at their Service Station, often running it on her own.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her work ethic was contagious.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;That love of people prompted Jeanette to constantly plan for her next entertainment opportunity.&nbsp;&nbsp;Community fish fries, corn on the cob feeds, weddings, reunion’s all excited her to see old friends and relatives. (There was never a small first communion party at the Younger house…each gathering outdid the last!)&nbsp;&nbsp;Folks who ever attended a “Younger Wedding” will know she was one of the founding members of the Ladies “Hat Dance” which has lasted for decades.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She was also very fond of travel, and learning about different cultures around the world, but always returning to her beloved Victoria where she was a main figure in the business and social community.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;But her greatest love was for family!&nbsp;&nbsp;She taught her family the importance of supporting each other through thick and thin.&nbsp;&nbsp;To this day, that mindset has permeated through 4 generations, and is sure to continue through many more.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Jeanette was the last living survivor of the Henry and Pauline Schumacher family.&nbsp; She is survived by her children, Frank Younger and his wife, Joleene, Victoria, KS; Debra “Deb” Gallagher and her husband, Mike, Liberty, MO; Diane Pfeifer and her husband, Kenny, Victoria, KS; Stan Younger and his wife, Karen, New Braunfels, TX; her grandchildren, Tonya Cole (Mike); Chris Younger (Katina); Jon Gallagher (Vickie Haywood); Sara Wartner (Cory); Eric Pfeifer (Jennifer); Kory Pfeifer (Jessi); Troy Pfeifer (Wendy); Jennifer Wyatt (Ruston); Amanda Breen (Matt); her twenty great grandchildren; her four great great grandchildren; her sisters-in-law, Ethel Younger and Det Younger, both of Victoria, KS.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry A. and Pauline; her husband, Jack; her brothers, Clarence; Linus; Elmer; Valery; Norman; and Leland Schumacher; her sisters, Ruby Roth; Viola Schumacher; Jeanie Dome; and Paula Palermo.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 29, 2024, at The Basilica of Saint Fidelis, 900 Cathedral Ave., Victoria, Kansas with Concelebrants, Father Jim Moster O.F.M. Cap. and Father John Schmeidler.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 P.M. Sunday, with a visitation from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, and from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Monday, all at The Basilica of Saint Fidelis.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery Victoria, Kansas. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to St. John’s Chapel-Via Christi or The Cathedral of the Plains Charitable Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com">clineschapels@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Jeanette Younger age 91, of Victoria, Kansas passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Via Christi Village Hays, Kansas surrounded by her family.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She was born November 21, 1932, in Hays, Kansas to Henry A. and Pauline (Dreiling) Schumacher.&nbsp; She married James F. “Jack” Younger on January 26, 1952, in Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on September 3, 1996.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She and her husband owned and operated Younger Oil Service Station in Victoria for 42 years.&nbsp; They started their business in 1952, on Old Highway 40, then moved to their new location on Interstate 70 in 1967 and closed in 1994.&nbsp; Jeanette grew up in Victoria and was a 1950 graduate of Victoria High School.&nbsp; After high school she worked for a few years at the Ellis County Court House as an assistant for the County School Superintendent Tom Roth.&nbsp; She also worked a total of 12 years at St. John’s Rest Home at Victoria in housekeeping and the last two years at Via Christi Village in food services.&nbsp; Jeanette retired at the age of 80.&nbsp; She was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis and a former member of the Daughters of Isabella both of Victoria.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jeanette is known for many fantastic attributes.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was well known for her love of people and enjoyed working with her husband Jack daily at their Service Station, often running it on her own.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her work ethic was contagious.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;That love of people prompted Jeanette to constantly plan for her next entertainment opportunity.&nbsp;&nbsp;Community fish fries, corn on the cob feeds, weddings, reunion’s all excited her to see old friends and relatives. (There was never a small first communion party at the Younger house…each gathering outdid the last!)&nbsp;&nbsp;Folks who ever attended a “Younger Wedding” will know she was one of the founding members of the Ladies “Hat Dance” which has lasted for decades.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She was also very fond of travel, and learning about different cultures around the world, but always returning to her beloved Victoria where she was a main figure in the business and social community.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;But her greatest love was for family!&nbsp;&nbsp;She taught her family the importance of supporting each other through thick and thin.&nbsp;&nbsp;To this day, that mindset has permeated through 4 generations, and is sure to continue through many more.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Jeanette was the last living survivor of the Henry and Pauline Schumacher family.&nbsp; She is survived by her children, Frank Younger and his wife, Joleene, Victoria, KS; Debra “Deb” Gallagher and her husband, Mike, Liberty, MO; Diane Pfeifer and her husband, Kenny, Victoria, KS; Stan Younger and his wife, Karen, New Braunfels, TX; her grandchildren, Tonya Cole (Mike); Chris Younger (Katina); Jon Gallagher (Vickie Haywood); Sara Wartner (Cory); Eric Pfeifer (Jennifer); Kory Pfeifer (Jessi); Troy Pfeifer (Wendy); Jennifer Wyatt (Ruston); Amanda Breen (Matt); her twenty great grandchildren; her four great great grandchildren; her sisters-in-law, Ethel Younger and Det Younger, both of Victoria, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry A. and Pauline; her husband, Jack; her brothers, Clarence; Linus; Elmer; Valery; Norman; and Leland Schumacher; her sisters, Ruby Roth; Viola Schumacher; Jeanie Dome; and Paula Palermo.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 29, 2024, at The Basilica of Saint Fidelis, 900 Cathedral Ave., Victoria, Kansas with Concelebrants, Father Jim Moster O.F.M. Cap. and Father John Schmeidler.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 P.M. Sunday, with a visitation from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, and from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Monday, all at The Basilica of Saint Fidelis.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery Victoria, Kansas. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to St. John’s Chapel-Via Christi or The Cathedral of the Plains Charitable Fund, Inc.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com">clineschapels@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.&nbsp;

Jeanette Younger

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lucille Wanda Kuhn, age 70 of Ellis, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She was born February 24, 1954, in Hays, Kansas to Andrew T. “Andy: and Clara Irene (Hammerschmidt) Kuhn.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She worked at the DSNWK/Reed Center at Hays in the sewing department and housekeeping for almost 50 years, and retiring in 2023.&nbsp; She grew up in Ellis, Kansas, attended the Washington Grade School and then graduated high school from the Reed Center,&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church in Ellis, and a member of the Victoria V.F.W. Auxiliary.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She was known as Lu; Lucy; LUCY GIRL; but by her mother as Lucille.&nbsp; She enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles, Lu has put together over 500 puzzles, listening to her music on her cassette player, and watching her TV shows.&nbsp; Her best game shows where The Price Is Right and Match Game.&nbsp; Her series shows where Major Crimes, The Closer and Rizzoli and Isles, and she always tuned in on the EWTN Channel.&nbsp; She would look out her window at home and watch her windmills outside and enjoyed spending time with her family.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lu is survived by her sibling, Norbert Kuhn, Hays, KS; Norman Kuhn and wife, Kathy, Victoria, KS; Agneta Kuhn, Ellis, KS; Josita Dreiling, Ellis, KS; Andrew “Andy” Kuhn, and wife, Wanda, Aurora, CO; her nephew and niece, Douglas Kuhn and wife, Marlaina, Victoria, KS; Danny Kuhn, Gorham, KS; Kristi Kuhn and husband, Enrique Alvarez, Denver, CO; her great nephews and nieces, Taiten Kuhn; Caylen Kuhn; Ben Kuhn; Danielle Kuhn; Noelle Kuhn; Hailey Haesemeyer; Ian Alvarez; Nora Alvarez; her four great great nephews and nieces.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Clara Kuhn; and her sister-in-law, Rita Kuhn.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Saint Mary Catholic Church, Ellis, Kansas with concelebrants, Father Dana Clark and Father Rich Daise.&nbsp; The burial will be in Saint Mary Cemetery Ellis, Kanas.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A Victoria V.F.W. Auxiliary Memorial Service will be at 6:45 P.M. Friday, followed by a Vigil Service and Rosary at 7:00 P.M. Friday, all at the church.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday, all at the church

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The family suggests memorials to DSNWK/Reed Center or Saint Mary Catholic Church in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com">clineschapels@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lucille Wanda Kuhn, age 70 of Ellis, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She was born February 24, 1954, in Hays, Kansas to Andrew T. “Andy: and Clara Irene (Hammerschmidt) Kuhn.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She worked at the DSNWK/Reed Center at Hays in the sewing department and housekeeping for almost 50 years, and retiring in 2023.&nbsp; She grew up in Ellis, Kansas, attended the Washington Grade School and then graduated high school from the Reed Center,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church in Ellis, and a member of the Victoria V.F.W. Auxiliary.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She was known as Lu; Lucy; LUCY GIRL; but by her mother as Lucille.&nbsp; She enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles, Lu has put together over 500 puzzles, listening to her music on her cassette player, and watching her TV shows.&nbsp; Her best game shows where The Price Is Right and Match Game.&nbsp; Her series shows where Major Crimes, The Closer and Rizzoli and Isles, and she always tuned in on the EWTN Channel.&nbsp; She would look out her window at home and watch her windmills outside and enjoyed spending time with her family.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lu is survived by her sibling, Norbert Kuhn, Hays, KS; Norman Kuhn and wife, Kathy, Victoria, KS; Agneta Kuhn, Ellis, KS; Josita Dreiling, Ellis, KS; Andrew “Andy” Kuhn, and wife, Wanda, Aurora, CO; her nephew and niece, Douglas Kuhn and wife, Marlaina, Victoria, KS; Danny Kuhn, Gorham, KS; Kristi Kuhn and husband, Enrique Alvarez, Denver, CO; her great nephews and nieces, Taiten Kuhn; Caylen Kuhn; Ben Kuhn; Danielle Kuhn; Noelle Kuhn; Hailey Haesemeyer; Ian Alvarez; Nora Alvarez; her four great great nephews and nieces.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Clara Kuhn; and her sister-in-law, Rita Kuhn.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Saint Mary Catholic Church, Ellis, Kansas with concelebrants, Father Dana Clark and Father Rich Daise.&nbsp; The burial will be in Saint Mary Cemetery Ellis, Kanas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A Victoria V.F.W. Auxiliary Memorial Service will be at 6:45 P.M. Friday, followed by a Vigil Service and Rosary at 7:00 P.M. Friday, all at the church.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday, all at the church&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The family suggests memorials to DSNWK/Reed Center or Saint Mary Catholic Church in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com">clineschapels@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Lucille Wanda Kuhn

Charles “Charlie” Edward Norton, age 81, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at his home in Leoti, Kansas. He was born to Walter Wade and Clara Francis Moore Norton on November 25, 1942, in Scott City, Kansas, and was a lifelong resident of Leoti. Drafted into the U.S. Army in 1964, Charlie served as an armorer in the 2/21st Artillery, 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army until 1966, attaining the rank of Specialist E4.

On January 21, 1966, Charlie married Patricia J. Schulz in Lakin, Kansas. She survives him.

After his military service, he attended a farrier’s school and shod horses for many years. Charlie went on to become a renowned artist and historian, capturing the true spirit of the American West, its buffalo, and its people in his sculptures and paintings. Charlie was inducted into the Cowboy Hall of Fame in Dodge City, and was the sculptor of the 8th Wonder of Kansas, “Buffalo Bill” in Oakley, Kansas. He was a lifetime member of the Sharps Collectors Association, a board member of the Kansas State Historical Society, and a supporter of the Museum of the Great Plains in Leoti, Kansas. Charlie truly lived a western life.

Charlie is survived by his wife and three children: Tonya &amp; John Lamb of Russell Springs, Kansas; Taner &amp; Suzanne Norton of Cheyenne, Wyoming; and Carson &amp; Ashley Norton of Leoti, Kansas. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A graveside memorial service will be held at the Leoti Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be given to the "Charlie Norton Memorial Fund" in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 161, Leoti, KS 67861.

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 </figure>Charles “Charlie” Edward Norton, age 81, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at his home in Leoti, Kansas. He was born to Walter Wade and Clara Francis Moore Norton on November 25, 1942, in Scott City, Kansas, and was a lifelong resident of Leoti. Drafted into the U.S. Army in 1964, Charlie served as an armorer in the 2/21st Artillery, 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army until 1966, attaining the rank of Specialist E4.On January 21, 1966, Charlie married Patricia J. Schulz in Lakin, Kansas. She survives him.After his military service, he attended a farrier’s school and shod horses for many years. Charlie went on to become a renowned artist and historian, capturing the true spirit of the American West, its buffalo, and its people in his sculptures and paintings. Charlie was inducted into the Cowboy Hall of Fame in Dodge City, and was the sculptor of the 8th Wonder of Kansas, “Buffalo Bill” in Oakley, Kansas. He was a lifetime member of the Sharps Collectors Association, a board member of the Kansas State Historical Society, and a supporter of the Museum of the Great Plains in Leoti, Kansas. Charlie truly lived a western life.Charlie is survived by his wife and three children: Tonya &amp; John Lamb of Russell Springs, Kansas; Taner &amp; Suzanne Norton of Cheyenne, Wyoming; and Carson &amp; Ashley Norton of Leoti, Kansas. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.A graveside memorial service will be held at the Leoti Cemetery at a later date.There will be no calling times.Memorials may be given to the "Charlie Norton Memorial Fund" in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 161, Leoti, KS 67861.

Charles “Charlie” Edward Norton

Kenneth E. Price, 82, passed away July 20, 2024 at Harry Hynes Hospice, Wichita.

He was born November 2, 1941 in Larned, the son of Lester Kenneth and Aline Clarabel Irion Price.

Kenneth was a lifetime resident of Garfield, Kansas. He grew up on the Price Farm, a Holstein Dairy Farm, northwest of Garfield, in Pleasant Ridge Township. He grew up as a member of the Garfield Boosters 4-H club. He attended Garfield Schools, graduating from high school in 1960. He then attended Hutchinson Community College where he went on to work in Wichita Aircraft Mfg, lastly working with Lear Jet. He married Carol Whitman on April 27, 1968 in Wichita, Kansas. He served two years active duty in the US Army at Ft. Carson, Colorado. He was a member of the Garfield United Methodist Church and Garfield American Legion Post 300. Kenneth and Carol farmed in Pawnee County and he worked at Larned State Hospital and Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility. He enjoyed his passions of farming, hunting, fishing, and family gatherings.

Survivors include: his wife of fifty-six years, Carol Price; two daughters, Stephanie (Michael) Hall, Salina, Ericka (Chad) Davis, Ellsworth; brother, Lester L. (Janet) Price, Allen, Texas; two sisters, Kay E. Roberts, Grove, Oklahoma, Carole A. (Michael H.) Tudor, Fairland, Oklahoma; four grandchildren, Michaela (Randy) Picking, Kelsie (Ariel) Hall, Drew Davis, Emersyn Davis; four great grandchildren, Elias Williams, Rylan Picking, Raelynn Picking, Abby Picking, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Kathleen Cheryl Spillman.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Pastor Bill Stapleton presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2024 at Beckwith Mortuary. Burial will be in Garfield Cemetery with military graveside rites.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Garfield American Legion Post 300 in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Kenneth E. Price, 82, passed away July 20, 2024 at Harry Hynes Hospice, Wichita.He was born November 2, 1941 in Larned, the son of Lester Kenneth and Aline Clarabel Irion Price.Kenneth was a lifetime resident of Garfield, Kansas. He grew up on the Price Farm, a Holstein Dairy Farm, northwest of Garfield, in Pleasant Ridge Township. He grew up as a member of the Garfield Boosters 4-H club. He attended Garfield Schools, graduating from high school in 1960. He then attended Hutchinson Community College where he went on to work in Wichita Aircraft Mfg, lastly working with Lear Jet. He married Carol Whitman on April 27, 1968 in Wichita, Kansas. He served two years active duty in the US Army at Ft. Carson, Colorado. He was a member of the Garfield United Methodist Church and Garfield American Legion Post 300. Kenneth and Carol farmed in Pawnee County and he worked at Larned State Hospital and Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility. He enjoyed his passions of farming, hunting, fishing, and family gatherings.Survivors include: his wife of fifty-six years, Carol Price; two daughters, Stephanie (Michael) Hall, Salina, Ericka (Chad) Davis, Ellsworth; brother, Lester L. (Janet) Price, Allen, Texas; two sisters, Kay E. Roberts, Grove, Oklahoma, Carole A. (Michael H.) Tudor, Fairland, Oklahoma; four grandchildren, Michaela (Randy) Picking, Kelsie (Ariel) Hall, Drew Davis, Emersyn Davis; four great grandchildren, Elias Williams, Rylan Picking, Raelynn Picking, Abby Picking, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Kathleen Cheryl Spillman.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Pastor Bill Stapleton presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2024 at Beckwith Mortuary. Burial will be in Garfield Cemetery with military graveside rites.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Garfield American Legion Post 300 in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Kenneth E. Price

Donald K. McClain, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024 on his 89th birthday at Topside Manor in Goodland.

Don was born July 20, 1935, to Donald Dennis and Nellie Elizabeth (James) McClain in Clinton, Missouri. His family moved to the OK Ranch near Ruleton, Kansas in 1943, he grew up and went to school in Ruleton and Goodland. In October 1955 he married Lois Jane Helton. He worked in the seismic field most of his life while Lois stayed home raising the children, he enjoyed witching for oil and gas. Don was of the Christian belief, a doer of good deeds, a believer of the Golden Rule, an ultimate storyteller (you never knew if he was pulling your leg or not) and he loved his wife and family fiercely.

He was preceded in death by his wife Lois (Helton) McClain, daughter Beth McClain, and sister Mary Gotchall. Don is survived by 5 children Brenda (Bob) Regan of Pueblo, CO, Becky Hedgecoke of Goodland, KS, Darin McClain of McCook, NE, Amy (Mike) Byers of Junction City, KS, Ryan McClain of McCook, NE, sister-in-law Carol Lisowski of Las Vegas, NV; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins as well as many friends.

Funeral service will be Friday, July 26, 2024 at 1 p.m. MT at Bateman Funeral Home, 211 East 11th Street, Goodland. Interment following the service in the Goodland Cemetery, North Main Street. Visitation will be Friday prior to the service from 12 to 1 p.m. MT at Bateman Funeral Home. Memorials may be designated to Don McClain Memorial Fund and sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, PO Box 278, Goodland, Kansas 67735. Information and condolences at&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com.

To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Donald-McClain/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Donald-McClain/1069737/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Donald Keith McClain, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Donald-McClain/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

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 </figure>Donald K. McClain, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024 on his 89th birthday at Topside Manor in Goodland.Don was born July 20, 1935, to Donald Dennis and Nellie Elizabeth (James) McClain in Clinton, Missouri. His family moved to the OK Ranch near Ruleton, Kansas in 1943, he grew up and went to school in Ruleton and Goodland. In October 1955 he married Lois Jane Helton. He worked in the seismic field most of his life while Lois stayed home raising the children, he enjoyed witching for oil and gas. Don was of the Christian belief, a doer of good deeds, a believer of the Golden Rule, an ultimate storyteller (you never knew if he was pulling your leg or not) and he loved his wife and family fiercely.He was preceded in death by his wife Lois (Helton) McClain, daughter Beth McClain, and sister Mary Gotchall. Don is survived by 5 children Brenda (Bob) Regan of Pueblo, CO, Becky Hedgecoke of Goodland, KS, Darin McClain of McCook, NE, Amy (Mike) Byers of Junction City, KS, Ryan McClain of McCook, NE, sister-in-law Carol Lisowski of Las Vegas, NV; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins as well as many friends.Funeral service will be Friday, July 26, 2024 at 1 p.m. MT at Bateman Funeral Home, 211 East 11th Street, Goodland. Interment following the service in the Goodland Cemetery, North Main Street. Visitation will be Friday prior to the service from 12 to 1 p.m. MT at Bateman Funeral Home. Memorials may be designated to Don McClain Memorial Fund and sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, PO Box 278, Goodland, Kansas 67735. Information and condolences at&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Donald-McClain/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Donald-McClain/1069737/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Donald Keith McClain, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Donald-McClain/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

Donald K. McClain

Brenda Kay Speer, 68, passed away Saturday, July 20 , 2024 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, KS. Brenda was born to Harley and Lila (Halstead) Florence in Atchinson, KS, July 12, 1956. She was united in marriage to Gerald Eugene Speer on November 17, 1983, and they celebrated 40 years of marriage in 2023. They moved to their forever home in Almena in 1989.

Brenda enjoyed life and was deeply devoted to her family. She was a great baker and enjoyed playing bingo and cards, sewing, crafting, and growing flowers. Camping and fishing were some of her favorite things to do with her family. Brenda was a member of the Almena Bible Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary 3288 where she served as President of the local club and was honored to be named Trustee, Inside Guard, and Outside Guard of the state office.

She is remembered by her beloved husband, Gerald Speer; children, Mike (Speer) Florence of Long Island, KS, Justin Speer and Mandy Reilly of Grand Island, NE, Gretchen Speer Patch and husband Aaron Patch of Indianapolis, IN, Morgan Speer of York, NE, Jayden Speer of Haysville, KS, Tanea Speer of Hays, KS and Johnel Speer of Almena, KS; Siblings, Dennis Florence of Hays, KS, Debbie Siard and Robert Compton of Almena, KS, Cheryl Keith and husband Bob of Almena, KS, and Patricia Pescitelli and husband John of Colby, KS; and seven grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harley and Lila Florence and brother, Michael Florence.

A funeral service will be held Friday, July 26, 2024, at the Almena Bible Church, Almena, KS, 10:30 A.M. Following the service, interment will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Almena, KS. A visitation will be held July 25, 2024, at the Plumer-Goober Funeral Home, Norton, KS, from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. with family receiving friends from 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. Memorials are suggested to the F.O.E. Auxiliary 3288. Please make checks payable to the Memorial. Memorials may be sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W Main Street, Norton, KS 67654. Words of comfort and condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com.

Brenda Kay Speer, 68, passed away Saturday, July 20 , 2024 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, KS. Brenda was born to Harley and Lila (Halstead) Florence in Atchinson, KS, July 12, 1956. She was united in marriage to Gerald Eugene Speer on November 17, 1983, and they celebrated 40 years of marriage in 2023. They moved to their forever home in Almena in 1989.Brenda enjoyed life and was deeply devoted to her family. She was a great baker and enjoyed playing bingo and cards, sewing, crafting, and growing flowers. Camping and fishing were some of her favorite things to do with her family. Brenda was a member of the Almena Bible Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary 3288 where she served as President of the local club and was honored to be named Trustee, Inside Guard, and Outside Guard of the state office.She is remembered by her beloved husband, Gerald Speer; children, Mike (Speer) Florence of Long Island, KS, Justin Speer and Mandy Reilly of Grand Island, NE, Gretchen Speer Patch and husband Aaron Patch of Indianapolis, IN, Morgan Speer of York, NE, Jayden Speer of Haysville, KS, Tanea Speer of Hays, KS and Johnel Speer of Almena, KS; Siblings, Dennis Florence of Hays, KS, Debbie Siard and Robert Compton of Almena, KS, Cheryl Keith and husband Bob of Almena, KS, and Patricia Pescitelli and husband John of Colby, KS; and seven grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, Harley and Lila Florence and brother, Michael Florence.A funeral service will be held Friday, July 26, 2024, at the Almena Bible Church, Almena, KS, 10:30 A.M. Following the service, interment will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Almena, KS. A visitation will be held July 25, 2024, at the Plumer-Goober Funeral Home, Norton, KS, from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. with family receiving friends from 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. Memorials are suggested to the F.O.E. Auxiliary 3288. Please make checks payable to the Memorial. Memorials may be sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W Main Street, Norton, KS 67654. Words of comfort and condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com.

Brenda Kay Speer

Eunice L. (Van Greuningen) Neiltopp, 102, passed away on July 22, 2024, at the Andbe Home in Norton, Kansas. She was born to Art and Ann Van Greuningen in Prairie View, Kansas, April 6, 1922, in Prairie View, Kansas. She was the third child of four born to her parents. In 1929, the family moved to Norton. Eunice attended Norton School, graduating with the class of 1940. After graduation she went to work for Southwesten Bell Telephone Company for 4 years. In September Eunice went to visit Ken Neiltopp who was in the service and stationed at Gainesville, Georgia. September 20, 1944, she married Ken Neiltopp in Greenville, South Carolina. Eunice and Ken were blessed with one daughter, Tamra. They made their permanent home in Norton, Kansas

In 1953, Eunice went to work in the Norton County Treasurer’s Office and retired in 1987. Eunice was a worker and volunteered at the Andbe Home by doing residents hair, worked in the thrift shop, was on Methodist Church committees, helped deliver Meals on Wheels and was a member of the Downtown Flower Committee. She loved working with her hands, especially planting flowers to help make her yard and the community beautiful. Besides her work and volunteering, Eunice had many activities she enjoyed. She participated in Mendo Club, a sewing club, Mid Century Book Club, flower planting, and bridge club. The Rovers, a group of five couples, enjoyed traveling together, playing bridge, and anything they could all do together. Most importantly, Eunice and Ken loved watching their grandchildren’s ball games and other activities. Eunice was a member of the Methodist Church, the Methodist Women’s Group, and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Eunice leaves to mourn her passing, daughter, Tamra Miller, and husband Richard of Norton; grandchildren, Michele Donovan, Todd Donovan and wife Sheila, and Aaron Miller and wife Kara; ten great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by parents, Art &amp; Ann Van Greuningen; great-grandson, Elliott Conard; brothers, Ted, and Paul Greuningen; sister, Wanda Heaton and son-in-law Michael Donovan; and many friends and family members.

A funeral service is planned for Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton, Kansas, at 10:30 A.M. Interment will follow the service in the Norton Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home, Friday, July 26, 2024, from 5:00 P.M. unti 7:00 PM with family present to greet friends. Memorials are suggested to the American Legion Auxiliary Post 63 or the Methodist Women. Memorials may be sent in the care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W Main Street. Norton, Kansas 67654. Word of comfort and condolences may be left at www.plumergogger.com

Eunice L. (Van Greuningen) Neiltopp, 102, passed away on July 22, 2024, at the Andbe Home in Norton, Kansas. She was born to Art and Ann Van Greuningen in Prairie View, Kansas, April 6, 1922, in Prairie View, Kansas. She was the third child of four born to her parents. In 1929, the family moved to Norton. Eunice attended Norton School, graduating with the class of 1940. After graduation she went to work for Southwesten Bell Telephone Company for 4 years. In September Eunice went to visit Ken Neiltopp who was in the service and stationed at Gainesville, Georgia. September 20, 1944, she married Ken Neiltopp in Greenville, South Carolina. Eunice and Ken were blessed with one daughter, Tamra. They made their permanent home in Norton, KansasIn 1953, Eunice went to work in the Norton County Treasurer’s Office and retired in 1987. Eunice was a worker and volunteered at the Andbe Home by doing residents hair, worked in the thrift shop, was on Methodist Church committees, helped deliver Meals on Wheels and was a member of the Downtown Flower Committee. She loved working with her hands, especially planting flowers to help make her yard and the community beautiful. Besides her work and volunteering, Eunice had many activities she enjoyed. She participated in Mendo Club, a sewing club, Mid Century Book Club, flower planting, and bridge club. The Rovers, a group of five couples, enjoyed traveling together, playing bridge, and anything they could all do together. Most importantly, Eunice and Ken loved watching their grandchildren’s ball games and other activities. Eunice was a member of the Methodist Church, the Methodist Women’s Group, and the American Legion Auxiliary.Eunice leaves to mourn her passing, daughter, Tamra Miller, and husband Richard of Norton; grandchildren, Michele Donovan, Todd Donovan and wife Sheila, and Aaron Miller and wife Kara; ten great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by parents, Art &amp; Ann Van Greuningen; great-grandson, Elliott Conard; brothers, Ted, and Paul Greuningen; sister, Wanda Heaton and son-in-law Michael Donovan; and many friends and family members.A funeral service is planned for Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton, Kansas, at 10:30 A.M. Interment will follow the service in the Norton Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home, Friday, July 26, 2024, from 5:00 P.M. unti 7:00 PM with family present to greet friends. Memorials are suggested to the American Legion Auxiliary Post 63 or the Methodist Women. Memorials may be sent in the care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W Main Street. Norton, Kansas 67654. Word of comfort and condolences may be left at www.plumergogger.com

Eunice L. (Van Greuningen) Neiltopp

D. Maxine Patmon, daughter of Daris and Ruby (Hardman) Karnes, was born on May 13, 1929, at the family home in Studley, Kansas. Maxine attended school in Hoxie and several Oregon elementary schools during her younger years and returned to Hoxie for high school. It was during high school that she met Bill Patmon, who was the love of her life. They were married on July 25, 1945, at the courthouse in Colby, Kansas. Together they lived southwest of Hoxie where they built their home and created their own little slice of heaven. During the first seven years they welcomed their four children: Barbara (Richard) Ringer, Lenny (Michelle) Patmon, Sue (Wayne) Mountford, Cindy (Tim) Brainard.

Maxine helped Bill with farming chores, planted a big garden and raised their four children. Maxine was an excellent seamstress and took great pride in creating clothes for the children. As the kids grew up, she was a 4H sewing leader, was active in church and participated in the Neighborhood Entertainment Company. While her girls were in high school, it wasn’t unusual for her to be sewing the last hook and eye on a party dress as the girl(s) were headed out the door, Maxine worked as a cook in the high school cafeteria for several years. She became acquainted with many students over the years. Her memory is held fondly by many of those students.

During the summer, the Patmon house bulged at the seams with cousins and friends who loved to spend time on the farm. Maxine always found an extra seat at the table for anyone who showed up. It was a busy but happy home.

Faith was an important part of Maxine’s life, and she was active in the Christian Church where she served in many capacities. Later she and Bill belonged to the Methodist Church and as always, she became an active member of the congregation by helping with anything and everything that was needed.

Bill and Maxine moved off the farm in 1997 and bought a house in Hoxie. It was a big change after 52 years on the farm, but they easily became good neighbors and friends to those in their neighborhood and active in the community.

After her girls were grown, Maxine enjoyed making dresses for the granddaughters. From there she moved into quilting and quickly became an excellent quilt maker. Her goal was to complete a bed sized quilt for each of her 14 grandchildren which she did accomplish. Just like all avid quilters, she had a substantial fabric ‘stash’ to draw from. Each and every bed in their home had one of Maxine’s quilts as a bedspread. She is being followed in her love of quilting by her daughters and daughter-in-law.

Maxine resided at the SCHC-LTC for the past seven years where she shared her ‘sparkle’ with all those around her. She was very engaged in the many activities that were offered. Most recently she enjoyed the Reading Club. Maxine was adored by the staff for her independent spirit, wit, and ‘sassy’ nature. She will be greatly missed.

Maxine was preceded in death by Bill, her husband of 75 years.

Loved ones left to mourn Maxine are her son Lenny (Michelle) Patmon, daughters Barbara (Richard) Ringer, Sue (Wayne) Mountford, and Cindy (Tim) Brainard, sister, Shirley Allacher, sister-in-law, Vivian Edwards, 14 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.

A visitation will be held Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., with family receiving friends from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas. A private family interment will take place later.

Memorials are suggested to Sheridan County LTC Activities or HAMA Food Pantry and may be sent to Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, KS 67740.

D. Maxine Patmon, daughter of Daris and Ruby (Hardman) Karnes, was born on May 13, 1929, at the family home in Studley, Kansas. Maxine attended school in Hoxie and several Oregon elementary schools during her younger years and returned to Hoxie for high school. It was during high school that she met Bill Patmon, who was the love of her life. They were married on July 25, 1945, at the courthouse in Colby, Kansas. Together they lived southwest of Hoxie where they built their home and created their own little slice of heaven. During the first seven years they welcomed their four children: Barbara (Richard) Ringer, Lenny (Michelle) Patmon, Sue (Wayne) Mountford, Cindy (Tim) Brainard.Maxine helped Bill with farming chores, planted a big garden and raised their four children. Maxine was an excellent seamstress and took great pride in creating clothes for the children. As the kids grew up, she was a 4H sewing leader, was active in church and participated in the Neighborhood Entertainment Company. While her girls were in high school, it wasn’t unusual for her to be sewing the last hook and eye on a party dress as the girl(s) were headed out the door, Maxine worked as a cook in the high school cafeteria for several years. She became acquainted with many students over the years. Her memory is held fondly by many of those students.During the summer, the Patmon house bulged at the seams with cousins and friends who loved to spend time on the farm. Maxine always found an extra seat at the table for anyone who showed up. It was a busy but happy home.Faith was an important part of Maxine’s life, and she was active in the Christian Church where she served in many capacities. Later she and Bill belonged to the Methodist Church and as always, she became an active member of the congregation by helping with anything and everything that was needed.Bill and Maxine moved off the farm in 1997 and bought a house in Hoxie. It was a big change after 52 years on the farm, but they easily became good neighbors and friends to those in their neighborhood and active in the community.After her girls were grown, Maxine enjoyed making dresses for the granddaughters. From there she moved into quilting and quickly became an excellent quilt maker. Her goal was to complete a bed sized quilt for each of her 14 grandchildren which she did accomplish. Just like all avid quilters, she had a substantial fabric ‘stash’ to draw from. Each and every bed in their home had one of Maxine’s quilts as a bedspread. She is being followed in her love of quilting by her daughters and daughter-in-law.Maxine resided at the SCHC-LTC for the past seven years where she shared her ‘sparkle’ with all those around her. She was very engaged in the many activities that were offered. Most recently she enjoyed the Reading Club. Maxine was adored by the staff for her independent spirit, wit, and ‘sassy’ nature. She will be greatly missed.Maxine was preceded in death by Bill, her husband of 75 years.Loved ones left to mourn Maxine are her son Lenny (Michelle) Patmon, daughters Barbara (Richard) Ringer, Sue (Wayne) Mountford, and Cindy (Tim) Brainard, sister, Shirley Allacher, sister-in-law, Vivian Edwards, 14 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.A life well lived indeed!A visitation will be held Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., with family receiving friends from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas. A private family interment will take place later.Memorials are suggested to Sheridan County LTC Activities or HAMA Food Pantry and may be sent to Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, KS 67740.

D. Maxine Patmon

Dr. Jay Stanley Huebner, 85, passed away July 21, 2024, in his home in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born in Bancroft, Kansas July 10, 1939, to Samuel and Ruby (Graber) Huebner.

After graduating from Bushton High School, he married Jeanne Volkland August 13, 1961, in Bushton, Kansas. He went on to receive his bachelor’s in electrical engineering from Kansas State University. He received his Doctorate in Physics at University of California at Riverside. Jay and Jeanne became residents of Jacksonville, Florida where he was a founding faculty member of the University of North Florida and served as a Professor in the Department of Physics from 1972 until his retirement in 2006.

Jay could be found working diligently gardening. He took much pride in his ability to work soil to create a harvest. &nbsp;He had strong interest in astronomy and was fascinated with space exploration.&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Jeanne Huebner, son; Jerold Huebner, daughters; Jena Huebner and Jill Huebner, and four grandchildren.&nbsp;

Graveside Service will be held Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Farmer Township Cemetery in Bushton, Kansas.&nbsp;

Dr. Jay Stanley Huebner, 85, passed away July 21, 2024, in his home in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born in Bancroft, Kansas July 10, 1939, to Samuel and Ruby (Graber) Huebner.After graduating from Bushton High School, he married Jeanne Volkland August 13, 1961, in Bushton, Kansas. He went on to receive his bachelor’s in electrical engineering from Kansas State University. He received his Doctorate in Physics at University of California at Riverside. Jay and Jeanne became residents of Jacksonville, Florida where he was a founding faculty member of the University of North Florida and served as a Professor in the Department of Physics from 1972 until his retirement in 2006.Jay could be found working diligently gardening. He took much pride in his ability to work soil to create a harvest. &nbsp;He had strong interest in astronomy and was fascinated with space exploration.&nbsp;Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Jeanne Huebner, son; Jerold Huebner, daughters; Jena Huebner and Jill Huebner, and four grandchildren.&nbsp;Graveside Service will be held Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Farmer Township Cemetery in Bushton, Kansas.&nbsp;

Jay Stanley Huebner

Agra resident, Larry L. Hall passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 at the Smith Center Health and Rehab at the age of 84.

He was born January 24, 1940 in Phillips County, Kansas the son of Roy and Zella (Munyon) Hall. &nbsp;He was a Teacher and a Farmer.

He was united in marriage to Patricia Mohrman on January 23, 1999 in McCook, NE. &nbsp;She survives.

Other survivors include his step-children Natalie Rickel and husband Jim of Red Feather Lakes, CO, Dave Phinney and wife Deb of Grand Island, NE, Jeanette Meissinger and husband Doug of Goodland, KS, and Kristie Nickel and husband Chad of McCook, NE; 9 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and a sister Donna Bright of Portland, OR.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2024 in the Smith Center Evangelical Free Church with Pastor Greg Hubbard officiating.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-100055272974764/">The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; Burial will follow in the West Cedar Cemetery, Phillips County, KS.

Mr. Hall will lie in state from noon until 9:00 p.m. Sunday, and Monday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with the family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday evening for visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Agra Lake or the Smith Center Evangelical Free Church.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, KS is in charge of the arrangements.

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 </figure>Agra resident, Larry L. Hall passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 at the Smith Center Health and Rehab at the age of 84.He was born January 24, 1940 in Phillips County, Kansas the son of Roy and Zella (Munyon) Hall. &nbsp;He was a Teacher and a Farmer.He was united in marriage to Patricia Mohrman on January 23, 1999 in McCook, NE. &nbsp;She survives.Other survivors include his step-children Natalie Rickel and husband Jim of Red Feather Lakes, CO, Dave Phinney and wife Deb of Grand Island, NE, Jeanette Meissinger and husband Doug of Goodland, KS, and Kristie Nickel and husband Chad of McCook, NE; 9 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and a sister Donna Bright of Portland, OR.Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2024 in the Smith Center Evangelical Free Church with Pastor Greg Hubbard officiating.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-100055272974764/">The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; Burial will follow in the West Cedar Cemetery, Phillips County, KS.Mr. Hall will lie in state from noon until 9:00 p.m. Sunday, and Monday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with the family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday evening for visitation.Memorial contributions may be made to the Agra Lake or the Smith Center Evangelical Free Church.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, KS is in charge of the arrangements.

Larry L. Hall

Thursday, September 18th, 1930-Wednesday, July 24th, 2024

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<h2>Laura Ann Cersovsky (Helus)</h2>Thursday, September 18th, 1930-Wednesday, July 24th, 2024<a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/laura-cersovsky/5464002/index.php#details">Service details can be found by clicking here.</a>

Laura Ann Cersovsky (Helus)

Patricia "Patti" J. (Pfeifer) Dean, 72, of Hays, KS, peacefully passed away with her son, Jeff, and family by her side on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Via Christi Village, Hays, KS. She was born on March 4, 1952, at the family farm in Ellis, KS. She is the daughter of Albert J. and Irene C. (Haas) Pfeifer.

Patricia was a graduate of Marian High School and Fort Hays State University where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. She attended Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO, where she earned a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, she devoted her career to caring for individuals with psychiatric disorders at the Nevada Habilitation Center, Nevada, MO. After 28 years, and upon the passing of her parents, Patricia made the decision to take early retirement and return to Hays, KS to become a caregiver for her sister, Denise. Patricia was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Hays, KS.

She is survived by her son, Jeffrey M. Dean of Fayetteville, AR, her siblings Karen, Norman, Kenneth, Charles, Galen, Jolene, Denise, Beverly, and Stephanie, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Maurice "Mory" Pfeifer.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, July 31, 2024 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Hays.

Memorial visitation will be 9:00 AM until service time at the church.

Memorial contributions in Patti's memory are suggested for masses or to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.

Please share your memories and words of comfort on Patti's tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.

Services in care of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory-Brock's Chapel, 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Patricia "Patti" J. (Pfeifer) Dean, 72, of Hays, KS, peacefully passed away with her son, Jeff, and family by her side on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Via Christi Village, Hays, KS. She was born on March 4, 1952, at the family farm in Ellis, KS. She is the daughter of Albert J. and Irene C. (Haas) Pfeifer.Patricia was a graduate of Marian High School and Fort Hays State University where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. She attended Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO, where she earned a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, she devoted her career to caring for individuals with psychiatric disorders at the Nevada Habilitation Center, Nevada, MO. After 28 years, and upon the passing of her parents, Patricia made the decision to take early retirement and return to Hays, KS to become a caregiver for her sister, Denise. Patricia was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Hays, KS.She is survived by her son, Jeffrey M. Dean of Fayetteville, AR, her siblings Karen, Norman, Kenneth, Charles, Galen, Jolene, Denise, Beverly, and Stephanie, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Maurice "Mory" Pfeifer.Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, July 31, 2024 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Hays.Memorial visitation will be 9:00 AM until service time at the church.Memorial contributions in Patti's memory are suggested for masses or to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.Please share your memories and words of comfort on Patti's tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.Services in care of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory-Brock's Chapel, 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Patricia “Patti” J. (Pfeifer) Dean

Jimmie Carrol Gillespie was born to Delmar James and Wilma Jean (Roberts) Gillespie on August 1, 1949, at the Gove County Hospital in Quinter, KS. He died on July 18, 2024, at age 74 in the hospital in Colorado Springs, CO. He was preceded in death by his mother and father. He married Lora Lou Marshall, in Yakima, Washington, on August 14, 1971. He met Lora while working on Wagons Ho of Quinter, KS, as a teamster, in 1968. They had two wonderful children. Colleen Renee Louise was born on June 1, 1977, and Justin Marshall James was born on October 5, 1980. He is survived by his daughter, Colleen Rathbone, her husband, Larry, and sons, Eric Marshall Rathbone, and Basil Jimmie Davis Rathbone and his son Justin Gillespie, his wife, Bree-Anne, and son, James Justin Gillespie. He’s also survived by his brother, Kirby and his wife, Donna, of Quinter, KS; his sister, Brenda Traugott, of Wichita, KS; his sister Gladys Billinger and her husband, Keith, of Victoria, KS; his brother Mitchell and his wife, Carlene, of Grainfield, KS; his brother, Michael and his wife, Theresa, of Grainfield, KS; his sister, Connie Weber, of Quinter, KS; and his sister, Sharon Beougher, and her husband, Joel, of Hays, KS. He’s also survived by a multitude of nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

Jimmie graduated from Grainfield High School in 1967 and graduated from Kansas State University in 1972. He worked in credit unions for 35 years. He started his career at the Quinter Coop Federal Credit Union. During those years Jimmie earned the designation of Certified Credit Union Executive from the Credit Union National Association and was honored with the Significant Accomplishment Award by the Colorado Credit Union Association. After retiring, he worked with special needs students, as a para and later volunteered at Head Start.

Viewing and services will be held at the Schmitt Funeral Home in Quinter, KS on Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to noon. Masonic rituals will be performed by Hoxie Lodge #348 and the song Amazing Grace will be performed on the bagpipes.

His ashes will be interred at the Grainfield Kansas cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to&nbsp;<a href="https://secure.qgiv.com/for/pulfibfou/">The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation</a>. Feel free to donate online using the provided link, or send contributions to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main Street, Quinter, KS 67752. &nbsp;

Memories and words of support may be left for the family by writing in the guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.schmittfuneral.com/">www.schmittfuneral.com</a>.

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 </figure>Jimmie Carrol Gillespie was born to Delmar James and Wilma Jean (Roberts) Gillespie on August 1, 1949, at the Gove County Hospital in Quinter, KS. He died on July 18, 2024, at age 74 in the hospital in Colorado Springs, CO. He was preceded in death by his mother and father. He married Lora Lou Marshall, in Yakima, Washington, on August 14, 1971. He met Lora while working on Wagons Ho of Quinter, KS, as a teamster, in 1968. They had two wonderful children. Colleen Renee Louise was born on June 1, 1977, and Justin Marshall James was born on October 5, 1980. He is survived by his daughter, Colleen Rathbone, her husband, Larry, and sons, Eric Marshall Rathbone, and Basil Jimmie Davis Rathbone and his son Justin Gillespie, his wife, Bree-Anne, and son, James Justin Gillespie. He’s also survived by his brother, Kirby and his wife, Donna, of Quinter, KS; his sister, Brenda Traugott, of Wichita, KS; his sister Gladys Billinger and her husband, Keith, of Victoria, KS; his brother Mitchell and his wife, Carlene, of Grainfield, KS; his brother, Michael and his wife, Theresa, of Grainfield, KS; his sister, Connie Weber, of Quinter, KS; and his sister, Sharon Beougher, and her husband, Joel, of Hays, KS. He’s also survived by a multitude of nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.Jimmie graduated from Grainfield High School in 1967 and graduated from Kansas State University in 1972. He worked in credit unions for 35 years. He started his career at the Quinter Coop Federal Credit Union. During those years Jimmie earned the designation of Certified Credit Union Executive from the Credit Union National Association and was honored with the Significant Accomplishment Award by the Colorado Credit Union Association. After retiring, he worked with special needs students, as a para and later volunteered at Head Start.Viewing and services will be held at the Schmitt Funeral Home in Quinter, KS on Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to noon. Masonic rituals will be performed by Hoxie Lodge #348 and the song Amazing Grace will be performed on the bagpipes.His ashes will be interred at the Grainfield Kansas cemetery at a later date.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to&nbsp;<a href="https://secure.qgiv.com/for/pulfibfou/">The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation</a>. Feel free to donate online using the provided link, or send contributions to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main Street, Quinter, KS 67752. &nbsp;Memories and words of support may be left for the family by writing in the guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.schmittfuneral.com/">www.schmittfuneral.com</a>.

Jimmie Carrol Gillespie

Esperanza (Candia) Lehman passed away July 17, 2024. She was born June 17, 1945 in Ysleta, Texas (now a part of El Paso) to Ramon Candia and Otilia (Herrera), the third of eight children. The family moved to Phoenix, Arizona where she graduated from St Mary’s High School, working long hours to pay the tuition. She was always self-reliant and excellent at sales, a reflection of her unfailingly pleasant manner, intelligence and perseverance.

While working for American Airlines she met her husband, Earnest Lehman in Washington, DC during the 1976 Bicentennial. Their only child, Jeanne Lara, was born in 1978. Earnie’s career led the family to Wichita, Topeka and Hays, Kansas except for a too-short four years back in El Paso. Esperanza and Earnie retired to Austin, Texas in 2018.

Throughout her entire life Esperanza lent a compassionate and helping hand to family, friends and complete strangers. In Kansas, where she was better known as Lara (in honor of a revered ancestor) Esperanza volunteered in many fields including CASA, domestic abuse shelters, the Hays Medical Center, translation services and several more. She was particularly known statewide for her work with the Latino community.

Esperanza was predeceased by her parents, sister Lucilla (Hernandez) and brothers Ramon and Raul. She is survived by her husband and daughter Jeanne Lara Lehman Lopez (Francisco Lopez Reyes), granddaughter Alicia Lehman-Woodyard and grandsons Lenox and Henrix Lopez. Esperanza lived for her grandchildren. Other survivors include brothers Macario, Hector and Francisco as well as sister Delia (Wang).

A private family service was held followed by cremation.

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 </figure>Esperanza (Candia) Lehman passed away July 17, 2024. She was born June 17, 1945 in Ysleta, Texas (now a part of El Paso) to Ramon Candia and Otilia (Herrera), the third of eight children. The family moved to Phoenix, Arizona where she graduated from St Mary’s High School, working long hours to pay the tuition. She was always self-reliant and excellent at sales, a reflection of her unfailingly pleasant manner, intelligence and perseverance.While working for American Airlines she met her husband, Earnest Lehman in Washington, DC during the 1976 Bicentennial. Their only child, Jeanne Lara, was born in 1978. Earnie’s career led the family to Wichita, Topeka and Hays, Kansas except for a too-short four years back in El Paso. Esperanza and Earnie retired to Austin, Texas in 2018.Throughout her entire life Esperanza lent a compassionate and helping hand to family, friends and complete strangers. In Kansas, where she was better known as Lara (in honor of a revered ancestor) Esperanza volunteered in many fields including CASA, domestic abuse shelters, the Hays Medical Center, translation services and several more. She was particularly known statewide for her work with the Latino community.Esperanza was predeceased by her parents, sister Lucilla (Hernandez) and brothers Ramon and Raul. She is survived by her husband and daughter Jeanne Lara Lehman Lopez (Francisco Lopez Reyes), granddaughter Alicia Lehman-Woodyard and grandsons Lenox and Henrix Lopez. Esperanza lived for her grandchildren. Other survivors include brothers Macario, Hector and Francisco as well as sister Delia (Wang).A private family service was held followed by cremation.

Esperanza (Candia) Lehman

Her faith has become sight! After many years of blindness, Pat is now able to see clearly in heaven. She went to be with her heavenly father on July 20th, 2024 in Eureka, KS.

Patricia Joan McSpadden was born in Moline, Kansas on December 1, 1933 to John McSpadden and Othello (Wood) McSpadden.

She attended Moline Public Schools and graduated from Moline High School in 1952. She attended Wichita University and loved to tell the story of being a cheerleader a the 1954 NIT basketball tournament in NYC.

She married Don Hall in 1956. They had three children and later divorced.

Pat spent many years working with savings, loans, computer supplies and banking. In her retirement, she was dedicated to helping people with low vision live their fullest lives. She was president of the Hays, KS chapter of NKAVI (Northwest Kansas Association of the Visually Impaired) for several years. She met every challenge in life with grace, good humor and courage. She never let her blindness define or limit her, but rather used it to enlarge and improve the lives of all she came in contact with. Pat accumulated many dear friends throughout her life and stayed in contact with them over the years. She was a dedicated friend and a blessing to all who knew her.

She is survived by her children: Kim Lanning of Eudora, KS; Mike (Norma) Hall of Elk Falls, KS; Stacie( Jerry) Phillips of Westminster, CO; Seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Marge White and her son-in-law Robert Lanning.

A Memorial service will be held at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas on August 16th, 2024 at 10:00am with inurnment to follow at the Moline City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established with Audio-Reader Network(a provider of literary supplies to those with low-vision.) Make checks payable to KU Endowment and can be left with or mailed to Countryside Funeral Home 206 E. Washington P.O Box 1233

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 </figure>Her faith has become sight! After many years of blindness, Pat is now able to see clearly in heaven. She went to be with her heavenly father on July 20th, 2024 in Eureka, KS.Patricia Joan McSpadden was born in Moline, Kansas on December 1, 1933 to John McSpadden and Othello (Wood) McSpadden.She attended Moline Public Schools and graduated from Moline High School in 1952. She attended Wichita University and loved to tell the story of being a cheerleader a the 1954 NIT basketball tournament in NYC.She married Don Hall in 1956. They had three children and later divorced.Pat spent many years working with savings, loans, computer supplies and banking. In her retirement, she was dedicated to helping people with low vision live their fullest lives. She was president of the Hays, KS chapter of NKAVI (Northwest Kansas Association of the Visually Impaired) for several years. She met every challenge in life with grace, good humor and courage. She never let her blindness define or limit her, but rather used it to enlarge and improve the lives of all she came in contact with. Pat accumulated many dear friends throughout her life and stayed in contact with them over the years. She was a dedicated friend and a blessing to all who knew her.She is survived by her children: Kim Lanning of Eudora, KS; Mike (Norma) Hall of Elk Falls, KS; Stacie( Jerry) Phillips of Westminster, CO; Seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Marge White and her son-in-law Robert Lanning.A Memorial service will be held at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas on August 16th, 2024 at 10:00am with inurnment to follow at the Moline City Cemetery.In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established with Audio-Reader Network(a provider of literary supplies to those with low-vision.) Make checks payable to KU Endowment and can be left with or mailed to Countryside Funeral Home 206 E. Washington P.O Box 1233

Pat (McSpadden) Hall

Galen Thomas Butler, age 65, of Heber Springs, Arkansas, and formerly of Gorham, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas, after many years of pain and discomfort.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He was born April 16, 1958, in Russell, Kansas to Ronald and Rose (Geist) Butler.&nbsp; He&nbsp; grew up in Gorham, and he graduated from Gorham High School in 1976.&nbsp; Many people will remember him working in Butler’s Grocery Store, in Gorham, during that time, and later at Klema’s Grocery store in Russell. Galen, moved to Arkansas in 2005.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Survivors include his son, Stephen Thompson and his wife, Glenda; his sister, Sheila Bohannon and her husband, Edward; several nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Galen was preceded in death by his parents, Roland and Rose; his&nbsp;brothers, DeVere Butler; and Allan Butler, who passed away 10 days after Galen’s death, and his sister Paula Butler Karst.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A private family inurnment was held Saturday, July 20, 2024, at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Gorham, Kansas.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601 is sharing this obituary on behalf of the Roland and Rose Butler Family.

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 </figure>Galen Thomas Butler, age 65, of Heber Springs, Arkansas, and formerly of Gorham, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas, after many years of pain and discomfort.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He was born April 16, 1958, in Russell, Kansas to Ronald and Rose (Geist) Butler.&nbsp; He&nbsp; grew up in Gorham, and he graduated from Gorham High School in 1976.&nbsp; Many people will remember him working in Butler’s Grocery Store, in Gorham, during that time, and later at Klema’s Grocery store in Russell. Galen, moved to Arkansas in 2005.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Survivors include his son, Stephen Thompson and his wife, Glenda; his sister, Sheila Bohannon and her husband, Edward; several nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Galen was preceded in death by his parents, Roland and Rose; his&nbsp;brothers, DeVere Butler; and Allan Butler, who passed away 10 days after Galen’s death, and his sister Paula Butler Karst.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A private family inurnment was held Saturday, July 20, 2024, at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Gorham, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601 is sharing this obituary on behalf of the Roland and Rose Butler Family.

Galen Thomas Butler

Smith Center - Don Royce Wichers, 79, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Wichita, KS.  He was born on December 19, 1944, in Hutchison, KS to C.D. “Doc” and Joyce A. (Bos) Wichers. He was the 3rd child of 4, having 3 sisters: Doris, Delores and Vickie.  The family moved to a homestead outside of Dispatch KS. He attended school in Downs, KS, graduating in 1962.

Don lived in Smith Center for over 50 years; working and raising his family. He served as a Deacon at the First Christian Church in Smith Center.

Don loved to hunt, fish, and camp. He fished in innumerable tournaments, and he hunted many big bucks in the area. In his early years, he was an avid racecar driver, driving the famous #45. He won the Red Cloud, NE Speedbowl track championship and popular driver awards in the early 70’s. He had a 1925 Ford Model “T” Sinclair gas delivery wagon that he drove in the Old Settler’s Day parade for many years. In his retirement years, he enjoyed woodworking and tinkering on little projects.

He is preceded in death by both parents and his older sister and husband, Doris and Larry Haas.

His survivors include his wife Judy (Miller), his children, Donna Carter (Jeff) of Bel Aire, KS, Deitra “Dee” Losey (Mark) of Agra, KS, Don Wichers of Chama, NM, and Royce Wichers of Hays, KS and his stepchildren, Brad Schoen (Susan) of Manhattan, KS, Stacey Pasch (Ken) of Longmont, CO, and Amy Atlee (Tom) of Broomfield, CO; two sisters, Delores “Dee” VanderGeisen (Gene) of Rock Valley, IA and Vickie Collicott (Joe) of Cozad, NE; he was blessed with numerous grandkids, great grandkids, nieces, nephews, family  and friends.

A community remembrance &amp; luncheon will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024, from 11:30 am – 2:30 p.m., at the VFW Post 1141, 602 A. St., Smith Center, KS.  Memorials may be given to the Don R. Wichers Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS  66967. 

Smith Center - Don Royce Wichers, 79, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Wichita, KS. He was born on December 19, 1944, in Hutchison, KS to C.D. “Doc” and Joyce A. (Bos) Wichers. He was the 3rd child of 4, having 3 sisters: Doris, Delores and Vickie. The family moved to a homestead outside of Dispatch KS. He attended school in Downs, KS, graduating in 1962.Don lived in Smith Center for over 50 years; working and raising his family. He served as a Deacon at the First Christian Church in Smith Center.Don loved to hunt, fish, and camp. He fished in innumerable tournaments, and he hunted many big bucks in the area. In his early years, he was an avid racecar driver, driving the famous #45. He won the Red Cloud, NE Speedbowl track championship and popular driver awards in the early 70’s. He had a 1925 Ford Model “T” Sinclair gas delivery wagon that he drove in the Old Settler’s Day parade for many years. In his retirement years, he enjoyed woodworking and tinkering on little projects.He is preceded in death by both parents and his older sister and husband, Doris and Larry Haas.His survivors include his wife Judy (Miller), his children, Donna Carter (Jeff) of Bel Aire, KS, Deitra “Dee” Losey (Mark) of Agra, KS, Don Wichers of Chama, NM, and Royce Wichers of Hays, KS and his stepchildren, Brad Schoen (Susan) of Manhattan, KS, Stacey Pasch (Ken) of Longmont, CO, and Amy Atlee (Tom) of Broomfield, CO; two sisters, Delores “Dee” VanderGeisen (Gene) of Rock Valley, IA and Vickie Collicott (Joe) of Cozad, NE; he was blessed with numerous grandkids, great grandkids, nieces, nephews, family and friends.A community remembrance &amp; luncheon will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024, from 11:30 am – 2:30 p.m., at the VFW Post 1141, 602 A. St., Smith Center, KS. Memorials may be given to the Don R. Wichers Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS 66967.

Don Royce Wichers

J. Dion Vasquez, 62, died July 20, 2024, as a result of a vehicular accident. &nbsp;He was born March 29, 1962, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Joseph L. “Joe” and Claudetta “Sue” (Juby) Vasquez. &nbsp;Dion graduated from Hoisington High School in 1980, where he enjoyed playing sports. His love of sports continued into adulthood as he was a die-hard Kansas City Chiefs fan.

A lifetime Hoisington resident, Dion worked for Duke Drilling since 1988.&nbsp;

In 1982, he married Cindy Nuss and they were blessed with three children. They later divorced. He then married Candi Larson they were together 30 years and tied the knot on June 10, 2000. She blessed him with bringing four more children into the family.

He is survived by his wife Candi of the home; six children, Sheena Vasquez of Hoisington, Shannon Larson of Hoisington, Kori (Mike) Plank of Wichita, Ashley Larson of Oklahoma, Nikki Vasquez-Brown and fiancé J.B. of Elk City, Oklahoma, Kaleb Larson of Hoisington; stepmother, Judy Vasquez of Great Bend; three brothers, Steve (Bonnie) Vasquez of Claflin, Leland Vasquez of Hoisington, and Charles F. Beesley II of Sedalia, Missouri; a sister, Tina Bortz and husband Larry Gilliland of Hoisington; and fifteen grandchildren, Zada Vasquez, Randy Chambers Jr., Exavier Chambers, Ruben Chambers, Lacie Larson, Amerie Hinz, Annika Hinz, Addilynn Lumley, Waylon Lumley, Gabriel Herrman, Demetrius Herrman, Ghentrie Brown, Jax Brown, Ashe Radden, and Blade Brown; a great granddaughter, Stella Wilkins; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Bradley Vasquez, son, Justin Larson, and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Vasquez.

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 </figure>J. Dion Vasquez, 62, died July 20, 2024, as a result of a vehicular accident. &nbsp;He was born March 29, 1962, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Joseph L. “Joe” and Claudetta “Sue” (Juby) Vasquez. &nbsp;Dion graduated from Hoisington High School in 1980, where he enjoyed playing sports. His love of sports continued into adulthood as he was a die-hard Kansas City Chiefs fan.A lifetime Hoisington resident, Dion worked for Duke Drilling since 1988.&nbsp;In 1982, he married Cindy Nuss and they were blessed with three children. They later divorced. He then married Candi Larson they were together 30 years and tied the knot on June 10, 2000. She blessed him with bringing four more children into the family.He is survived by his wife Candi of the home; six children, Sheena Vasquez of Hoisington, Shannon Larson of Hoisington, Kori (Mike) Plank of Wichita, Ashley Larson of Oklahoma, Nikki Vasquez-Brown and fiancé J.B. of Elk City, Oklahoma, Kaleb Larson of Hoisington; stepmother, Judy Vasquez of Great Bend; three brothers, Steve (Bonnie) Vasquez of Claflin, Leland Vasquez of Hoisington, and Charles F. Beesley II of Sedalia, Missouri; a sister, Tina Bortz and husband Larry Gilliland of Hoisington; and fifteen grandchildren, Zada Vasquez, Randy Chambers Jr., Exavier Chambers, Ruben Chambers, Lacie Larson, Amerie Hinz, Annika Hinz, Addilynn Lumley, Waylon Lumley, Gabriel Herrman, Demetrius Herrman, Ghentrie Brown, Jax Brown, Ashe Radden, and Blade Brown; a great granddaughter, Stella Wilkins; and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Bradley Vasquez, son, Justin Larson, and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Vasquez.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Daniel Vandenburg presiding. Family requests everyone to wear Chiefs apparel in honor of Dion. Graveside inurnment service will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 26, 2024, at Hoisington Cemetery.Memorials may be made to Dion Vasquez Memorial Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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