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

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David Gale Rogers

Bonny Louise (Jensen) Walt, Quinter, Kansas, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, at the age of seventy, at Gove County Medical Center, Quinter, after a long, courageous battle with colon cancer.&nbsp;

She was born on November 6, 1951, in Goodland, KS, the daughter of Ruth “Betty” (Notz) Jensen and Peter A Jensen.&nbsp;

Bonny attended Kanorado High School, graduating in 1969. She had many different interests throughout the years and completed several different educational programs. Mostly, she was interested in healthcare. She completed a Certified Nurses Aid course and worked for many years as a CNA&nbsp;at Gove County Medical Center. She worked for three years as a Para Educator for a special needs student at Quinter High School. She enjoyed her time there and then returned to GCMC where she continued to work as a CNA and also as a Healthcare Unit Coordinator (HUC). She also completed her Emergency Medical Technician&nbsp;training and joined the Quinter EMS team.&nbsp;In all, she served at GCMC for twenty-nine years.&nbsp;She loved caring for people and never wanted to miss a day of work. She had a knack for comforting patients and her sense of humor was contagious. Everyone in her presence felt loved and valued.&nbsp;

On February 1, 1969, she married Delbert J Walt. They raised four children on their farm in rural Graham County.&nbsp;It was on this farm she learned to milk cows, raise calves and work in the fields. &nbsp;She loved farm life. &nbsp;They later divorced and she moved to Quinter. She loved&nbsp;decorating her home and working in her yard. Bonny was a fantastic cook and took great joy in feeding everyone she knew. She could whip up a meal in record time. She also loved crafting and building/fixing things. She always had any craft supply needed&nbsp;and could fix anything!

Bonny treasured her family. Her children and grandchildren were her world.&nbsp;She enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and looked forward to every school or church program, graduation&nbsp;or&nbsp;wedding.

Preceding her in death were her parents,&nbsp;brother Luther F Jensen&nbsp;and sister-in-law Kay Jensen;and brother-in-law Richard (Dick)&nbsp;Stramel.

Surviving family includes&nbsp;her&nbsp;son Bradley Walt,&nbsp;his wife Tina (Kinderknecht)&nbsp;and their children Carson and Brecken, of WaKeeney; daughter Kerri Lacy, her husband Brian of Hays and their children, Kelsey Berg and husband Kevin (Kansas City), and Bailey&nbsp;(Joplin, MO); daughter Kimberly Broeckelman, her husband Kevin and their children Kamron and Korey&nbsp;of Quinter; son Troy Walt and his children Thayn, Evan, Ivy and Parker&nbsp;of Morland; companion, Carl Kaiser of Quinter, his children Clayton and Anna Kaiser and children Matthew, Anthony, Faustina, Mary, Henry, William and Jacob of Wichita; Lauren and Levi Younkin and children, Hadlie, Harloe, Jack and Rogan of Oakley.&nbsp;Also surviving is her sister, Ruth Stramel of Stratton, CO; brother Pete and wife Kay of St. Francis; sister Judi of Wichita; many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

Friends and family may share their respects with visitation on Wednesday, May 18, 5 -7 PM at Schmitt Funeral Home in Quinter.&nbsp;

Funeral services&nbsp;will be Thursday, May 19, 10 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park, followed by burial in Grainfield Cemetery, Grainfield, KS.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions are suggested to Gove County Medical Center – Nursing Department. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home,&nbsp;901 Main St. Quinter, KS 67752.

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

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 </figure>Bonny Louise (Jensen) Walt, Quinter, Kansas, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, at the age of seventy, at Gove County Medical Center, Quinter, after a long, courageous battle with colon cancer.&nbsp;She was born on November 6, 1951, in Goodland, KS, the daughter of Ruth “Betty” (Notz) Jensen and Peter A Jensen.&nbsp;Bonny attended Kanorado High School, graduating in 1969. She had many different interests throughout the years and completed several different educational programs. Mostly, she was interested in healthcare. She completed a Certified Nurses Aid course and worked for many years as a CNA&nbsp;at Gove County Medical Center. She worked for three years as a Para Educator for a special needs student at Quinter High School. She enjoyed her time there and then returned to GCMC where she continued to work as a CNA and also as a Healthcare Unit Coordinator (HUC). She also completed her Emergency Medical Technician&nbsp;training and joined the Quinter EMS team.&nbsp;In all, she served at GCMC for twenty-nine years.&nbsp;She loved caring for people and never wanted to miss a day of work. She had a knack for comforting patients and her sense of humor was contagious. Everyone in her presence felt loved and valued.&nbsp;On February 1, 1969, she married Delbert J Walt. They raised four children on their farm in rural Graham County.&nbsp;It was on this farm she learned to milk cows, raise calves and work in the fields. &nbsp;She loved farm life. &nbsp;They later divorced and she moved to Quinter. She loved&nbsp;decorating her home and working in her yard. Bonny was a fantastic cook and took great joy in feeding everyone she knew. She could whip up a meal in record time. She also loved crafting and building/fixing things. She always had any craft supply needed&nbsp;and could fix anything!Bonny treasured her family. Her children and grandchildren were her world.&nbsp;She enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and looked forward to every school or church program, graduation&nbsp;or&nbsp;wedding.Preceding her in death were her parents,&nbsp;brother Luther F Jensen&nbsp;and sister-in-law Kay Jensen;and brother-in-law Richard (Dick)&nbsp;Stramel.Surviving family includes&nbsp;her&nbsp;son Bradley Walt,&nbsp;his wife Tina (Kinderknecht)&nbsp;and their children Carson and Brecken, of WaKeeney; daughter Kerri Lacy, her husband Brian of Hays and their children, Kelsey Berg and husband Kevin (Kansas City), and Bailey&nbsp;(Joplin, MO); daughter Kimberly Broeckelman, her husband Kevin and their children Kamron and Korey&nbsp;of Quinter; son Troy Walt and his children Thayn, Evan, Ivy and Parker&nbsp;of Morland; companion, Carl Kaiser of Quinter, his children Clayton and Anna Kaiser and children Matthew, Anthony, Faustina, Mary, Henry, William and Jacob of Wichita; Lauren and Levi Younkin and children, Hadlie, Harloe, Jack and Rogan of Oakley.&nbsp;Also surviving is her sister, Ruth Stramel of Stratton, CO; brother Pete and wife Kay of St. Francis; sister Judi of Wichita; many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;Friends and family may share their respects with visitation on Wednesday, May 18, 5 -7 PM at Schmitt Funeral Home in Quinter.&nbsp;Funeral services&nbsp;will be Thursday, May 19, 10 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park, followed by burial in Grainfield Cemetery, Grainfield, KS.&nbsp;Memorial contributions are suggested to Gove County Medical Center – Nursing Department. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home,&nbsp;901 Main St. Quinter, KS 67752.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

Bonny Louise (Jensen) Walt

Robert N. Wagner, age 89 years, of La Crosse, Kansas, passed away on 
Saturday morning, May 7, 2022, at Locust Grove Village Care Center in La 
Crosse.&nbsp; Robert was born on July 7, 1932, at La Crosse, Kansas, to Adam 
and Dorothy (Seuser) Wagner. He served in the U.S. Army for two years.&nbsp; 
Robert was an educator and taught at Barton County Community College in 
Great Bend, Kansas, for many years where he developed the Auto Mechanics 
Program.&nbsp; He enjoyed his farm property, was devoted to his faith and 
loved to be outdoors.&nbsp; Additional hobbies he enjoyed were photography, 
reading, woodworking, and building model boats and planes.

Survivors include his daughter Tammy (Brett) Carlson; one grandson, 
Preston Carlson and his son, Mark (Connie) Wagner; his niece Jan 
Deighton and nephew Dirk Deighton.&nbsp; Robert was preceded in death by his 
parents, his sister Faith and nephew Jeffrey.

Graveside funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, May 20, 
2022, at Lone Star Cemetery near Bison, Kansas with Pastor Mark Sizemore
 officiating. &nbsp;According to Robert’s wishes, there will be no public 
visitation. &nbsp;

The family requests memorials be directed to the Salvation 
Army or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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Saturday morning, May 7, 2022, at Locust Grove Village Care Center in La 
Crosse.&nbsp; Robert was born on July 7, 1932, at La Crosse, Kansas, to Adam 
and Dorothy (Seuser) Wagner. He served in the U.S. Army for two years.&nbsp; 
Robert was an educator and taught at Barton County Community College in 
Great Bend, Kansas, for many years where he developed the Auto Mechanics 
Program.&nbsp; He enjoyed his farm property, was devoted to his faith and 
loved to be outdoors.&nbsp; Additional hobbies he enjoyed were photography, 
reading, woodworking, and building model boats and planes.Survivors include his daughter Tammy (Brett) Carlson; one grandson, 
Preston Carlson and his son, Mark (Connie) Wagner; his niece Jan 
Deighton and nephew Dirk Deighton.&nbsp; Robert was preceded in death by his 
parents, his sister Faith and nephew Jeffrey.Graveside funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, May 20, 
2022, at Lone Star Cemetery near Bison, Kansas with Pastor Mark Sizemore
 officiating. &nbsp;According to Robert’s wishes, there will be no public 
visitation. &nbsp;The family requests memorials be directed to the Salvation 
Army or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Robert N. Wagner

Larry Leroy Gibson, 69, died May 4, 2022, at his home in Broken Arrow, 
OK. He was born September 24, 1952, in Oakley, KS, to Duane and Betty 
(Walz) Gibson, of Monument, KS. Larry was the third of five children. He
 attended Monument Consolidated School until he graduated from the 8th 
grade. Betty passed away in 1965 and Duane in 1968. Larry and his 
brother Ferman were lucky enough to have the Wilson Fink family take 
them in. Lee Fink and Larry were just like brothers. Later, they moved 
to the DeWitt Beougher farm. In 1966, Monument school unified with the 
Oakley schools creating USD #274 and Larry graduated in 1970, from 
Oakley High School. During high school he worked for area farmers and 
worked with his dad farming. From a young age he loved fast cars and 
motorcycles. At the age of 12, he would ride his motorcycle to Winona, 
from Monument, on the dirt roads, but he had to wait until his dad went 
to the field, because he sure did not have permission. When he wasn’t 
riding his bike or motorcycle, he was eating his mom’s chocolate chip 
cookies out of the deep freeze with the Schoenfeld and Moore boys. After
 graduation, Larry went to work for Eberle Construction and then he 
applied at the feedlot. He talked to Dick Kvasnicka about the job and 
Dick said, “I don’t think I know you.” Larry replied, “Yes you do, you 
wrote my dad and I enough tickets to fill a glovebox.” And he got the 
job. 
Larry and LaRae Engel got married in April of 1976 and had one sone, 
Clinton. After a few years, Larry started working in the Oil Fields. 
Larry loved to see the country. He spent many happy hours fishing in the
 Durango area and other places with Clint, when he was small. Larry, 
LaRae and Clint traveled all over the western United States and he loved
 the many rides to Sturgis, SD and other places with his friends. Larry 
and his sister Janet were able to take several trips together around the
 US. When you went with Larry, you had to be fast, because you saw the 
country at 80 mph. Although he and LaRae didn’t stay married, Larry 
remained an integral part of her and Clint’s lives. Larry was a 
cherished member of LaRae’s own family and was always welcome around the
 Engel’s table. His passing leaves an empty spot in their hearts. Larry 
always said that LaRae was his best friend. 
No one loved a joke or a good prank more than Larry. Many people over 
the years were the target of his good humor. Larry’s laughter was 
contagious and the faces of his friends and family would light up when 
he came into a room. Pitch games won’t be the same without him. 
In 1993, Larry moved to the Tulsa, OK area. There he started Gibson 
Trucking, bought a couple of dump trucks, and went to work. He had just 
retired in the last few years. Even as he grew older, his passion for 
fast cars and motorcycles was still there. He shared that love with his 
grandson, Logan. He was everyone’s favorite uncle, and he loved his 
nieces and nephews. Larry loved coyote hunting with his nephew Tate and 
his boys anytime he was in Oakley. He was a great mentor/uncle to a lot 
of kids in Oklahoma also. He was always someone you could count on. He 
would be there when you needed him. 
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Betty (1965) and Duane 
(1968); brother Ernest Lee (1951); sister Amy Lorraine (1957); 
brother-in-law Butch Collins (2014) and many aunts, uncles and cousins. 
He is survived by his best friend, LaRae (Marvin) Flanary; son, Clint 
(Amy) Gibson; grandchildren, Logan (Rachel West) Gibson and Randi 
Gibson; brother Ferman and his daughter Amanda; sister Janet Collins and
 her children, Jodi (Curtis Hansen), Jacque (Brad) Willems, Traci (Ron) 
Hazelton and Tate Collins; many great nieces and nephews and too many 
friends to list. 
Larry was a friend to all and will be missed by many. 
A memorial service will take place at Saturday, May 21, 2022, at 10:00 
a.m. at the United Christian Church, 219 Center Ave, Oakley, KS with 
burial at the Monument Cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Larry Leroy Gibson, 69, died May 4, 2022, at his home in Broken Arrow, 
OK. He was born September 24, 1952, in Oakley, KS, to Duane and Betty 
(Walz) Gibson, of Monument, KS. Larry was the third of five children. He
 attended Monument Consolidated School until he graduated from the 8th 
grade. Betty passed away in 1965 and Duane in 1968. Larry and his 
brother Ferman were lucky enough to have the Wilson Fink family take 
them in. Lee Fink and Larry were just like brothers. Later, they moved 
to the DeWitt Beougher farm. In 1966, Monument school unified with the 
Oakley schools creating USD #274 and Larry graduated in 1970, from 
Oakley High School. During high school he worked for area farmers and 
worked with his dad farming. From a young age he loved fast cars and 
motorcycles. At the age of 12, he would ride his motorcycle to Winona, 
from Monument, on the dirt roads, but he had to wait until his dad went 
to the field, because he sure did not have permission. When he wasn’t 
riding his bike or motorcycle, he was eating his mom’s chocolate chip 
cookies out of the deep freeze with the Schoenfeld and Moore boys. After
 graduation, Larry went to work for Eberle Construction and then he 
applied at the feedlot. He talked to Dick Kvasnicka about the job and 
Dick said, “I don’t think I know you.” Larry replied, “Yes you do, you 
wrote my dad and I enough tickets to fill a glovebox.” And he got the 
job. 
Larry and LaRae Engel got married in April of 1976 and had one sone, 
Clinton. After a few years, Larry started working in the Oil Fields. 
Larry loved to see the country. He spent many happy hours fishing in the
 Durango area and other places with Clint, when he was small. Larry, 
LaRae and Clint traveled all over the western United States and he loved
 the many rides to Sturgis, SD and other places with his friends. Larry 
and his sister Janet were able to take several trips together around the
 US. When you went with Larry, you had to be fast, because you saw the 
country at 80 mph. Although he and LaRae didn’t stay married, Larry 
remained an integral part of her and Clint’s lives. Larry was a 
cherished member of LaRae’s own family and was always welcome around the
 Engel’s table. His passing leaves an empty spot in their hearts. Larry 
always said that LaRae was his best friend. 
No one loved a joke or a good prank more than Larry. Many people over 
the years were the target of his good humor. Larry’s laughter was 
contagious and the faces of his friends and family would light up when 
he came into a room. Pitch games won’t be the same without him. 
In 1993, Larry moved to the Tulsa, OK area. There he started Gibson 
Trucking, bought a couple of dump trucks, and went to work. He had just 
retired in the last few years. Even as he grew older, his passion for 
fast cars and motorcycles was still there. He shared that love with his 
grandson, Logan. He was everyone’s favorite uncle, and he loved his 
nieces and nephews. Larry loved coyote hunting with his nephew Tate and 
his boys anytime he was in Oakley. He was a great mentor/uncle to a lot 
of kids in Oklahoma also. He was always someone you could count on. He 
would be there when you needed him. 
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Betty (1965) and Duane 
(1968); brother Ernest Lee (1951); sister Amy Lorraine (1957); 
brother-in-law Butch Collins (2014) and many aunts, uncles and cousins. 
He is survived by his best friend, LaRae (Marvin) Flanary; son, Clint 
(Amy) Gibson; grandchildren, Logan (Rachel West) Gibson and Randi 
Gibson; brother Ferman and his daughter Amanda; sister Janet Collins and
 her children, Jodi (Curtis Hansen), Jacque (Brad) Willems, Traci (Ron) 
Hazelton and Tate Collins; many great nieces and nephews and too many 
friends to list. 
Larry was a friend to all and will be missed by many. 
A memorial service will take place at Saturday, May 21, 2022, at 10:00 
a.m. at the United Christian Church, 219 Center Ave, Oakley, KS with 
burial at the Monument Cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Larry Leroy Gibson

Juanita Audrey Hinnen “Bloom” Whelan, 93, longtime resident of Goodland, KS&nbsp;passed away peacefully and Goodland Regional Medical Center on May 11,&nbsp;2022,&nbsp;with family at her bedside.

She was the daughter of Fred Hinnen and Greta Sorrell. Juanita graduated from Clifton High School Class of 1946 in Clifton, KS,<a></a>&nbsp;and enjoyed attending the yearly class reunions until 3 years ago.

On July 12,&nbsp;1946,&nbsp;she married D. Lyle Bloom in Morganville, KS. The couple had 4 children Sondra, Tadd, Jody and Ty.

When her children were growing up, she and Lyle were very active with the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Eastern Star, and Shriners. Her greatest joy was attending family activities that involved her children and grandchildren. She was an active member of Eastern Star and in 2005 she received her&nbsp;50-year&nbsp;pin.

Juanita worked as a bookkeeper all her adult life in Clay Center, KS,&nbsp;Scott City, KS, and Goodland, KS. In 1976 the couple moved to Goodland where they owned and operated B’s Pump and Well,&nbsp;and then&nbsp;in 1979 she and Lyle were co-owners&nbsp;of B-E’s Jewelry in Goodland for 25 years.

Juanita is survived by her children Tadd Bloom, Jody Engel, and Ty Bloom. Grandchildren Candas &amp; Cole Freeman, Lauren Bloom, Audrey Engel &amp; Bob, Ashley Cartmill &amp; James, Mark Engel &amp; Angela, Shelly Morris, Christopher Bloom &amp; Debi, Jennifer Sellers &amp; Danny, Lance Bloom &amp; Brittney, Zachary Bloom &amp; Crystal, Great grandchildren Jaide Freeman, Ronnie Latini, Talon Corke, Teagan Vaughn, Danika&nbsp;Corke, Reese Cartmill, Geoffrey Morris, Jason Morris &amp; Anndee, Jordyn Cole &amp; Trey, Jeremy Engel, Tyke Bloom, Tate Bloom, Tessa Bloom, Everlee Bloom, Elle Bloom, Kamarie Bloom, Kaylee Sellers, Bria Sellers, Isaac Sellers, Jace Sellers, Ian Sellers, Carter Bloom, Sydney Bloom, Tanner Bloom, Clair Bloom, Ethan Bloom, Devin Bloom, Felicity Bloom,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Landon Bloom.&nbsp;She is also survived by brothers&nbsp;Mike &amp;&nbsp;Kathy&nbsp;Hinnen&nbsp;and Robert&nbsp;Hinnen, along with many other family and friends.

Preceding Juanita in death was her&nbsp;spouse D. Lyle Bloom,&nbsp;a&nbsp;daughter&nbsp;Sondra&nbsp;Graham,&nbsp;brotherFred Hinnen, son in law Keith&nbsp;Engel, and grandchildren Pam Atkinson, David Engel and&nbsp;KilyBloom.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 2:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home with Pastor Gordon Pettibone officiating. &nbsp;Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM MT until service time at the funeral home. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

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

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

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 </figure>Juanita Audrey Hinnen “Bloom” Whelan, 93, longtime resident of Goodland, KS&nbsp;passed away peacefully and Goodland Regional Medical Center on May 11,&nbsp;2022,&nbsp;with family at her bedside.She was the daughter of Fred Hinnen and Greta Sorrell. Juanita graduated from Clifton High School Class of 1946 in Clifton, KS,<a></a>&nbsp;and enjoyed attending the yearly class reunions until 3 years ago.On July 12,&nbsp;1946,&nbsp;she married D. Lyle Bloom in Morganville, KS. The couple had 4 children Sondra, Tadd, Jody and Ty.When her children were growing up, she and Lyle were very active with the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Eastern Star, and Shriners. Her greatest joy was attending family activities that involved her children and grandchildren. She was an active member of Eastern Star and in 2005 she received her&nbsp;50-year&nbsp;pin.Juanita worked as a bookkeeper all her adult life in Clay Center, KS,&nbsp;Scott City, KS, and Goodland, KS. In 1976 the couple moved to Goodland where they owned and operated B’s Pump and Well,&nbsp;and then&nbsp;in 1979 she and Lyle were co-owners&nbsp;of B-E’s Jewelry in Goodland for 25 years.Juanita is survived by her children Tadd Bloom, Jody Engel, and Ty Bloom. Grandchildren Candas &amp; Cole Freeman, Lauren Bloom, Audrey Engel &amp; Bob, Ashley Cartmill &amp; James, Mark Engel &amp; Angela, Shelly Morris, Christopher Bloom &amp; Debi, Jennifer Sellers &amp; Danny, Lance Bloom &amp; Brittney, Zachary Bloom &amp; Crystal, Great grandchildren Jaide Freeman, Ronnie Latini, Talon Corke, Teagan Vaughn, Danika&nbsp;Corke, Reese Cartmill, Geoffrey Morris, Jason Morris &amp; Anndee, Jordyn Cole &amp; Trey, Jeremy Engel, Tyke Bloom, Tate Bloom, Tessa Bloom, Everlee Bloom, Elle Bloom, Kamarie Bloom, Kaylee Sellers, Bria Sellers, Isaac Sellers, Jace Sellers, Ian Sellers, Carter Bloom, Sydney Bloom, Tanner Bloom, Clair Bloom, Ethan Bloom, Devin Bloom, Felicity Bloom,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Landon Bloom.&nbsp;She is also survived by brothers&nbsp;Mike &amp;&nbsp;Kathy&nbsp;Hinnen&nbsp;and Robert&nbsp;Hinnen, along with many other family and friends.Preceding Juanita in death was her&nbsp;spouse D. Lyle Bloom,&nbsp;a&nbsp;daughter&nbsp;Sondra&nbsp;Graham,&nbsp;brotherFred Hinnen, son in law Keith&nbsp;Engel, and grandchildren Pam Atkinson, David Engel and&nbsp;KilyBloom.Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 2:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home with Pastor Gordon Pettibone officiating. &nbsp;Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM MT until service time at the funeral home. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be designated to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Funeral services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Juanita Audrey Hinnen 'Bloom' Whelan

Walter "Walt" Keever, 87, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Smith Center Health and Rehab, Smith Center, KS. 
 Walt was born on April 4, 1935, on the family farm in rural Smith 
County, KS, the son of Alfred and Avis (Gilbert) Keever.&nbsp; On October 25,
 1953, he marred Vera Mae Stones in Lebanon, KS.&nbsp; To this union they 
were blessed with three sons, Alan, John and Bryce. Walt was a
 member of the First Christian Church and Lions Club, both of Smith 
Center and was a past board member of High Plains Mental Health. 
 He &nbsp;was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Alan Wayne and 
Bryce Walter Keever, three brothers, Marion, Ora and Alvin Keever, four 
sisters, Arvilla Goebel, Oleta Pixler, Leota Arment and Rosalee 
Gutscher, a grandson Jeremiah Keever and a great-granddaughter Brayline 
Keever. Walt is survived by his wife Vera Keever of Smith 
Center; a son, John (Barbara) Keever of Smith Center; a brother &nbsp;Richard
 (Wanda) &nbsp;Keever of Russell; a sister Iris Rhoades of Plainville;&nbsp; six 
grandchildren, Joshua Keever, Elijah Keever, Hannah Wyman, Martha 
Roenne, Sarah Wyman and Mariah Keever and numerous great-grandchildren 
and step great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 
at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 19, 2022, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113
 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with Elijah Keever officiating.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. - 
7:00 p.m. with family present to greet family and friends from 5:00 p.m.
 - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take place in Mount 
Hope Cemetery, Lebanon, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Smith Center 
Lions Club and/or First Christian Church of Smith Center and can sent in
 care of the funeral chapel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Walter "Walt" Keever, 87, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Smith Center Health and Rehab, Smith Center, KS. 
 Walt was born on April 4, 1935, on the family farm in rural Smith 
County, KS, the son of Alfred and Avis (Gilbert) Keever.&nbsp; On October 25,
 1953, he marred Vera Mae Stones in Lebanon, KS.&nbsp; To this union they 
were blessed with three sons, Alan, John and Bryce. Walt was a
 member of the First Christian Church and Lions Club, both of Smith 
Center and was a past board member of High Plains Mental Health. 
 He &nbsp;was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Alan Wayne and 
Bryce Walter Keever, three brothers, Marion, Ora and Alvin Keever, four 
sisters, Arvilla Goebel, Oleta Pixler, Leota Arment and Rosalee 
Gutscher, a grandson Jeremiah Keever and a great-granddaughter Brayline 
Keever. Walt is survived by his wife Vera Keever of Smith 
Center; a son, John (Barbara) Keever of Smith Center; a brother &nbsp;Richard
 (Wanda) &nbsp;Keever of Russell; a sister Iris Rhoades of Plainville;&nbsp; six 
grandchildren, Joshua Keever, Elijah Keever, Hannah Wyman, Martha 
Roenne, Sarah Wyman and Mariah Keever and numerous great-grandchildren 
and step great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 
at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 19, 2022, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113
 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with Elijah Keever officiating.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. - 
7:00 p.m. with family present to greet family and friends from 5:00 p.m.
 - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take place in Mount 
Hope Cemetery, Lebanon, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Smith Center 
Lions Club and/or First Christian Church of Smith Center and can sent in
 care of the funeral chapel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Walter 'Walt' Keever

September 12, 1953
 -
 May 8, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

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 </figure>September 12, 1953
 -
 May 8, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

Margaret Ann (Hughes) Cain

December 2, 1932
 -
 May 14, 2022

An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Ronald-Duane-Duncanson?obId=24846763#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

December 2, 1932
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 May 14, 2022An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Ronald-Duane-Duncanson?obId=24846763#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Ronald Duane Duncanson

December 24, 1927
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 May 12, 2022

An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Leona-Bell?obId=24834149#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 May 12, 2022An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Leona-Bell?obId=24834149#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Leona Bell

Mark David Peter, age 61, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 
the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. A life long resident of 
Tribune, he was born to Lawerence Arlan and Marjorie Woelk Peter on 
January 6, 1961, in Tribune, Kansas.

Mark was a well loved member of the community. He enjoyed his work 
cooking at the convenience store where he was able to visit with so many
 people. He was the kind of man who didn’t know a stranger, would give 
you the shirt of his back, and the money from his pocket. He was always 
ready to show off his wood working projects. Mark was a former member of
 the volunteer fire department.

Survivors include, one sister, Arla Peter of Tribune, Kansas, two 
brothers, Daniel &amp; Sally Peter of Tribune, Kansas, Lawrence Alan 
&amp; Sherry Peter of Tribune, Kansas, many nieces, nephews, and 
step-children.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Linda Kay Peter and Diana Lynn Ramsey.

Inurnment will be at a later time in the Greeley County cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Greeley County Fire Department in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

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 </figure>Mark David Peter, age 61, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 
the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. A life long resident of 
Tribune, he was born to Lawerence Arlan and Marjorie Woelk Peter on 
January 6, 1961, in Tribune, Kansas.Mark was a well loved member of the community. He enjoyed his work 
cooking at the convenience store where he was able to visit with so many
 people. He was the kind of man who didn’t know a stranger, would give 
you the shirt of his back, and the money from his pocket. He was always 
ready to show off his wood working projects. Mark was a former member of
 the volunteer fire department.Survivors include, one sister, Arla Peter of Tribune, Kansas, two 
brothers, Daniel &amp; Sally Peter of Tribune, Kansas, Lawrence Alan 
&amp; Sherry Peter of Tribune, Kansas, many nieces, nephews, and 
step-children.Mark was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Linda Kay Peter and Diana Lynn Ramsey.Inurnment will be at a later time in the Greeley County cemetery.Memorials may be given to the Greeley County Fire Department in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

Mark David Peter

Edward Eugene Aaron, age 66, of Goodland passed way Monday, May 2, 2022, at his home in Goodland.&nbsp;

Gene was born August 15, 1955, to L.C. and Rosa (Westmorland) Aaron in
 Lamar, Colorado.&nbsp; He grew up in Lamar and attended school in Bonham, 
Texas, and Goodland, Kansas.&nbsp; He worked as a farm hand and tree trimmer, 
he also spent time gardening and growing food for the Farmers Market.&nbsp; 
Gene was a kind compassionate person, always ready to lend a hand where 
needed.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, camping with his brothers and spending time
 with his nieces and nephews at the park, swimming pool and stores.&nbsp; He 
knew and loved the Lord and prayed for others suffering.&nbsp; His favorite 
saying was “I hope I’ve made a difference in the life of a child.”&nbsp;

Gene is preceded in death by his sisters, Linda Carol, Mary Alice and
 Lay Lynn; brothers, Larry Charles, Robert Donald and David Lee.&nbsp; &nbsp;

He is survived by his sisters, Janet Swartz of Goodland, KS, Julia 
(Bill) Mohrman of Hobart, NE, Lydia (Billy) Reed of Winnie, TX and Bicky
 Aaron of Lamar. CO.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Edward Eugene Aaron, age 66, of Goodland passed way Monday, May 2, 2022, at his home in Goodland.&nbsp;Gene was born August 15, 1955, to L.C. and Rosa (Westmorland) Aaron in
 Lamar, Colorado.&nbsp; He grew up in Lamar and attended school in Bonham, 
Texas, and Goodland, Kansas.&nbsp; He worked as a farm hand and tree trimmer, 
he also spent time gardening and growing food for the Farmers Market.&nbsp; 
Gene was a kind compassionate person, always ready to lend a hand where 
needed.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, camping with his brothers and spending time
 with his nieces and nephews at the park, swimming pool and stores.&nbsp; He 
knew and loved the Lord and prayed for others suffering.&nbsp; His favorite 
saying was “I hope I’ve made a difference in the life of a child.”&nbsp;Gene is preceded in death by his sisters, Linda Carol, Mary Alice and
 Lay Lynn; brothers, Larry Charles, Robert Donald and David Lee.&nbsp; &nbsp;He is survived by his sisters, Janet Swartz of Goodland, KS, Julia 
(Bill) Mohrman of Hobart, NE, Lydia (Billy) Reed of Winnie, TX and Bicky
 Aaron of Lamar. CO.&nbsp;

Edward Eugene Aaron

Annette Kay (Schultz) Lantz, age 59, passed away at her home on May 10, 
2022. She was born the daughter of Richard &amp; Nola (Brown) Schultz 
at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital in Osborne, KS on April 13, 
1963. 
 She went to Lucas to school until she was in the 6th, 7th and 8th 
grade in Luray. She attended High School in Lucas during the time they 
were in the Russell, KS 407 District. She graduated the class of 1982. 
 After graduation she moved to Salina and worked for Tony’s Pizza 
Service for 34 years. While growing up she had the love of her dog and 
loved to ride horses. When her dad wanted to move cattle, he always 
came and got Annette to help him. 
 She met the love of her life Jerry Lantz and they got married 
February 25, 1983, in Salina, KS. They resided in Salina for 5 years 
until they moved outside of Salina where they had lived for 31 years. 
Jerry and Annette recently celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary. 
Jerry &amp; Annette spent their time together travelling, enjoying their
 houseboat, fishing and just spending time together with their pets.
 She was preceded in death by her brother Larry Schultz; her 
grandparents Ethel &amp; Walter Brown, Andrew &amp; Rozena Schultz; 
Parents in law George &amp; Florence Tuggle, Janet Anderson, Dennis 
Lantz, Roger Lantz, Mike Netahla.
 Annette is survived by her husband Jerry of the home; her parents 
Richard &amp; Nola Schultz of Lucas; a brother Lyle Schultz and his wife
 of Lucas; 2 nephews Skyler &amp; Ryan Schultz; 2 nieces Victoria 
Schultz &amp; Joanie (Brayden) Galliart of Garden City; brothers in law 
Gary Lantz of Lucas, Larry Wurzbacher of Atchison; Ray Wurzbacher of 
Florida; sisters in law Karen (Richard) Nelson of Lucas, Judy Heaton of 
Lucas, Debbie (Allen) Francis of Anthony.&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Annette-Kay-Lantz?obId=24840859#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Annette Kay (Schultz) Lantz, age 59, passed away at her home on May 10, 
2022. She was born the daughter of Richard &amp; Nola (Brown) Schultz 
at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital in Osborne, KS on April 13, 
1963. 
 She went to Lucas to school until she was in the 6th, 7th and 8th 
grade in Luray. She attended High School in Lucas during the time they 
were in the Russell, KS 407 District. She graduated the class of 1982. 
 After graduation she moved to Salina and worked for Tony’s Pizza 
Service for 34 years. While growing up she had the love of her dog and 
loved to ride horses. When her dad wanted to move cattle, he always 
came and got Annette to help him. 
 She met the love of her life Jerry Lantz and they got married 
February 25, 1983, in Salina, KS. They resided in Salina for 5 years 
until they moved outside of Salina where they had lived for 31 years. 
Jerry and Annette recently celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary. 
Jerry &amp; Annette spent their time together travelling, enjoying their
 houseboat, fishing and just spending time together with their pets.
 She was preceded in death by her brother Larry Schultz; her 
grandparents Ethel &amp; Walter Brown, Andrew &amp; Rozena Schultz; 
Parents in law George &amp; Florence Tuggle, Janet Anderson, Dennis 
Lantz, Roger Lantz, Mike Netahla.
 Annette is survived by her husband Jerry of the home; her parents 
Richard &amp; Nola Schultz of Lucas; a brother Lyle Schultz and his wife
 of Lucas; 2 nephews Skyler &amp; Ryan Schultz; 2 nieces Victoria 
Schultz &amp; Joanie (Brayden) Galliart of Garden City; brothers in law 
Gary Lantz of Lucas, Larry Wurzbacher of Atchison; Ray Wurzbacher of 
Florida; sisters in law Karen (Richard) Nelson of Lucas, Judy Heaton of 
Lucas, Debbie (Allen) Francis of Anthony.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Annette-Kay-Lantz?obId=24840859#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Annette Kay (Schultz) Lantz

George Paul Korobka, age 74, of Hays, 
Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022, the result of an automobile 
accident in rural Phillips County, Kansas. He was born January 1, 1948, 
in Regensburg, Germany to Tony and Anna (Metschetnaja) Korobka. George 
was a graduate of Newton High School. On December 24, 1979, he married 
Virginia (Ferguson) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

George and his wife, Virginia, owned 
and operated Reeve’s Fumigation Services in Atwood, Kansas before moving
 to Hays in 1991. He then became the Ellis County Noxious Weed Director.
 George was a US Army Veteran and had received a Purple Heart Medal 
which is earned by a service member who has greatly sacrificed 
themselves, or paid the ultimate price, while in the line of duty.

George was a member of the VFW and 
American Legion. It was no secret that he was simply an outdoorsman. 
George absolutely loved fishing and hunting, as well as his Monday night
 trap shooting at the Hays City Sportsmen's Club.&nbsp; He always saw the 
biggest deer on the property, but his shot was off just enough for it to
 escape.&nbsp; The stories were always amazing &amp; he enjoyed telling 
them.&nbsp; His love for fishing was evident, spending his last day at the 
lake, casting for the big one.

George was a proud grandpa to six 
grandchildren and especially enjoyed his time with “The Little’s” which 
is the youngest three grandchildren.&nbsp; Taking them to the park, playing 
in the yard or watching them at their sports events. George enjoyed a 
good day finding treasures at garage sales, there was always a bargain 
to be found.&nbsp; He was also known to partake in a little gambling, 
particularly in Las Vegas, but could easily be convinced to go gambling 
about anywhere.

George is survived by his wife, 
Virginia of Hays; two sons, Brice Korobka and wife Vicki of rural 
Phillipsburg and Gage Korobka and wife Pri`Trisha of Ellis; a brother, 
Victor Korobka of Newton, Kansas as well as his six grandchildren, 
Kruze, Locke, George, Brooke, Trace and Tyler.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Luba and Switlana.

Funeral services will be 11:30 AM 
Friday, May 13, 2022, at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory,&nbsp; 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Military Honors courtesy of the Hays VFW Honor
 Guard. Private family burial will follow.

Memorial contributions are suggested to
 ARC Park or the Hays City Sportsmen's Club. Donations made payable to 
the organization may be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

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

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 </figure>George Paul Korobka, age 74, of Hays, 
Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022, the result of an automobile 
accident in rural Phillips County, Kansas. He was born January 1, 1948, 
in Regensburg, Germany to Tony and Anna (Metschetnaja) Korobka. George 
was a graduate of Newton High School. On December 24, 1979, he married 
Virginia (Ferguson) in Las Vegas, Nevada.George and his wife, Virginia, owned 
and operated Reeve’s Fumigation Services in Atwood, Kansas before moving
 to Hays in 1991. He then became the Ellis County Noxious Weed Director.
 George was a US Army Veteran and had received a Purple Heart Medal 
which is earned by a service member who has greatly sacrificed 
themselves, or paid the ultimate price, while in the line of duty.George was a member of the VFW and 
American Legion. It was no secret that he was simply an outdoorsman. 
George absolutely loved fishing and hunting, as well as his Monday night
 trap shooting at the Hays City Sportsmen's Club.&nbsp; He always saw the 
biggest deer on the property, but his shot was off just enough for it to
 escape.&nbsp; The stories were always amazing &amp; he enjoyed telling 
them.&nbsp; His love for fishing was evident, spending his last day at the 
lake, casting for the big one.George was a proud grandpa to six 
grandchildren and especially enjoyed his time with “The Little’s” which 
is the youngest three grandchildren.&nbsp; Taking them to the park, playing 
in the yard or watching them at their sports events. George enjoyed a 
good day finding treasures at garage sales, there was always a bargain 
to be found.&nbsp; He was also known to partake in a little gambling, 
particularly in Las Vegas, but could easily be convinced to go gambling 
about anywhere.George is survived by his wife, 
Virginia of Hays; two sons, Brice Korobka and wife Vicki of rural 
Phillipsburg and Gage Korobka and wife Pri`Trisha of Ellis; a brother, 
Victor Korobka of Newton, Kansas as well as his six grandchildren, 
Kruze, Locke, George, Brooke, Trace and Tyler.He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Luba and Switlana.Funeral services will be 11:30 AM 
Friday, May 13, 2022, at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory,&nbsp; 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Military Honors courtesy of the Hays VFW Honor
 Guard. Private family burial will follow.Memorial contributions are suggested to
 ARC Park or the Hays City Sportsmen's Club. Donations made payable to 
the organization may be sent in care of the funeral chapel.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

George Paul Korobka

Dawn Marie Ramos-Johnson, age 46, of 
Hays, Kansas, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Hays Medical Center.
 She was born May 24, 1975, in Hays to&nbsp;Judy Louise Keller and&nbsp;Tereso Ramos. On April 9, 2017, she married Carlos Johnson in Hays.

Dawn had worked in Hotel Management. 
She enjoyed cooking, reading, traveling, and doing diamond art. She was a
 member of Westview Church.

Dawn is survived by her husband, Carlos
 of Hays; a son, DeShawn Bronson Jr.; her mother and stepfather, Judy 
Louise Keller-Hagan and Greg Hagan; her grandmother, Norma Keller; her 
siblings, Jody Ramos, Daniel Ramos, David Ramos, Bianca Ramos and Jessie
 Ramos; a niece, Tiana Sigers; a nephew,&nbsp;Zakarie Ramos; an uncle, Jack 
Keller and wife Barb; aunts, Tina Keller and Linda Dunn; cousins, Brad 
Keller, Chris Keller,&nbsp;Megan 
Keller, Sarah Aafedt, Beau Aafeldt and Noelle Aafeldt; a special friend,
 Faith Lockman as well as other aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Troy Keller and an uncle, Dave Keller.

Memorial services will be at a later 
date and announced by&nbsp;Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509
 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

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 </figure>Dawn Marie Ramos-Johnson, age 46, of 
Hays, Kansas, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Hays Medical Center.
 She was born May 24, 1975, in Hays to&nbsp;Judy Louise Keller and&nbsp;Tereso Ramos. On April 9, 2017, she married Carlos Johnson in Hays.Dawn had worked in Hotel Management. 
She enjoyed cooking, reading, traveling, and doing diamond art. She was a
 member of Westview Church.Dawn is survived by her husband, Carlos
 of Hays; a son, DeShawn Bronson Jr.; her mother and stepfather, Judy 
Louise Keller-Hagan and Greg Hagan; her grandmother, Norma Keller; her 
siblings, Jody Ramos, Daniel Ramos, David Ramos, Bianca Ramos and Jessie
 Ramos; a niece, Tiana Sigers; a nephew,&nbsp;Zakarie Ramos; an uncle, Jack 
Keller and wife Barb; aunts, Tina Keller and Linda Dunn; cousins, Brad 
Keller, Chris Keller,&nbsp;Megan 
Keller, Sarah Aafedt, Beau Aafeldt and Noelle Aafeldt; a special friend,
 Faith Lockman as well as other aunts, uncles and cousins.She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Troy Keller and an uncle, Dave Keller.Memorial services will be at a later 
date and announced by&nbsp;Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509
 Vine Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Dawn Marie Ramos-Johnson

Bonny Walt, age 70, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022, at Gove County Medical Center, Quinter. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.&nbsp;

Bonny Walt, age 70, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022, at Gove County Medical Center, Quinter. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.&nbsp;

Bonny Walt

Esther L. Thul, 93, passed away May 12, 2022, at Ellinwood District 
Hospital. She was born on October 26, 1928, at Hominy, Okla., to Ira 
John &amp; Alta Mae (Parnell) Fosdick. She married Arthur N. Thul on 
July 29, 1944, at Dodge City.&nbsp; He died May 13, 1986.

A longtime Great Bend resident, Esther was a receptionist for Centel 
until she retired. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. 
Patrick Catholic Church, Altar Society, Daughters of Isabella, Bridge 
Club and the Ellinwood Bowling Team.

Survivors include, a sister in law, Geraldine “Gerry” Fosdick of 
Great Bend and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her
 parents; her husband, Arthur N. Thul; two sons, Arthur “Johnny” Thul 
and Franklin Thul; an infant daughter, Linda Thul; three brothers and 
their spouses, John Fosdick (June), J.R. Fosdick and Donald Fosdick; 
three sisters and their spouses, Alta Snow (Debbs), Mary Walter (Bud), 
Lorene Johnson (Jabe) and an infant sister, Pauline Fosdick.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 
18, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society rosary at 4:00 p.m. 
and Vigil service with Daughters of Isabella rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of
 Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 19, 2022, at
 St. Patrick Catholic Church. Interment will be in Lakin-Comanche 
District Cemetery in Ellinwood. Memorials have been designated to Prince
 of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Esther L. Thul, 93, passed away May 12, 2022, at Ellinwood District 
Hospital. She was born on October 26, 1928, at Hominy, Okla., to Ira 
John &amp; Alta Mae (Parnell) Fosdick. She married Arthur N. Thul on 
July 29, 1944, at Dodge City.&nbsp; He died May 13, 1986.A longtime Great Bend resident, Esther was a receptionist for Centel 
until she retired. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. 
Patrick Catholic Church, Altar Society, Daughters of Isabella, Bridge 
Club and the Ellinwood Bowling Team.Survivors include, a sister in law, Geraldine “Gerry” Fosdick of 
Great Bend and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her
 parents; her husband, Arthur N. Thul; two sons, Arthur “Johnny” Thul 
and Franklin Thul; an infant daughter, Linda Thul; three brothers and 
their spouses, John Fosdick (June), J.R. Fosdick and Donald Fosdick; 
three sisters and their spouses, Alta Snow (Debbs), Mary Walter (Bud), 
Lorene Johnson (Jabe) and an infant sister, Pauline Fosdick.Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 
18, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society rosary at 4:00 p.m. 
and Vigil service with Daughters of Isabella rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of
 Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 19, 2022, at
 St. Patrick Catholic Church. Interment will be in Lakin-Comanche 
District Cemetery in Ellinwood. Memorials have been designated to Prince
 of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Esther L. Thul

Papa Wade Jackson Morris, 62, died May 12, 2022, at Clara Barton 
Hospital.&nbsp; He was born December 22, 1959, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son
 of Bobby J. and Virginia (Cronic) Morris.

Wade graduated from Greensburg High School in 1978 and then received his Associate Degree from SouthWestern College.

A longtime Barton County resident, Wade was a self employed welder 
working on the pipeline and odd jobs until recently when he started 
teaching his craft to future welders at Barton County Community 
College.&nbsp; He loved to tinker in his shop creating and inventing new 
things, and mentoring and helping anyone in need. Wade enjoyed 
gardening, fishing and crafting his own fishing lures, and would share a
 beer with anyone that bought it. He especially enjoyed lovingly 
tormenting his grandchildren.

On May 3, 1986, he married Diane Suchy at St. Rose Catholic Church in
 Great Bend. She survives along with their four children; Chelsi (Chris)
 Holinde of Great Bend, Shayla (Kody) Cook, Caitlyn (Cory) Meitner, and 
Hunter Morris, all of Hoisington; two brothers, Jeff (Carolyn) Morris 
and Derek (Joyce) Morris, all of Wichita; a step brother, Christopher 
(Lanissa) Hammond of Marion; a step sister, Brenda (Butch) Robertson of 
Colorado; and most importantly his ten beloved grandchildren, Haylee, 
Corbyn, Treyton, and Bayne Holinde, Millie, Marcie, and Albie Wade Cook,
 Tripp, Everleigh, and Lyla Wade Meitner.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby J. Morris, mother, 
Virginia Hammond, step father Stewart Hammond and a sister, Chandra 
Morris.

Friends may sign the book 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, with family to 
receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home.&nbsp; There will be no
 viewing as cremation has taken place.

Memorial service will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Don Fisher presiding.&nbsp; 
Inurnment will follow in Hoisington City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Wade Morris Grandchildren’s Education 
Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, 
KS 67544.

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 </figure>Papa Wade Jackson Morris, 62, died May 12, 2022, at Clara Barton 
Hospital.&nbsp; He was born December 22, 1959, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son
 of Bobby J. and Virginia (Cronic) Morris.Wade graduated from Greensburg High School in 1978 and then received his Associate Degree from SouthWestern College.A longtime Barton County resident, Wade was a self employed welder 
working on the pipeline and odd jobs until recently when he started 
teaching his craft to future welders at Barton County Community 
College.&nbsp; He loved to tinker in his shop creating and inventing new 
things, and mentoring and helping anyone in need. Wade enjoyed 
gardening, fishing and crafting his own fishing lures, and would share a
 beer with anyone that bought it. He especially enjoyed lovingly 
tormenting his grandchildren.On May 3, 1986, he married Diane Suchy at St. Rose Catholic Church in
 Great Bend. She survives along with their four children; Chelsi (Chris)
 Holinde of Great Bend, Shayla (Kody) Cook, Caitlyn (Cory) Meitner, and 
Hunter Morris, all of Hoisington; two brothers, Jeff (Carolyn) Morris 
and Derek (Joyce) Morris, all of Wichita; a step brother, Christopher 
(Lanissa) Hammond of Marion; a step sister, Brenda (Butch) Robertson of 
Colorado; and most importantly his ten beloved grandchildren, Haylee, 
Corbyn, Treyton, and Bayne Holinde, Millie, Marcie, and Albie Wade Cook,
 Tripp, Everleigh, and Lyla Wade Meitner.He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby J. Morris, mother, 
Virginia Hammond, step father Stewart Hammond and a sister, Chandra 
Morris.Friends may sign the book 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, with family to 
receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home.&nbsp; There will be no
 viewing as cremation has taken place.Memorial service will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Don Fisher presiding.&nbsp; 
Inurnment will follow in Hoisington City Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the Wade Morris Grandchildren’s Education 
Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, 
KS 67544.

Wade Jackson Morris

Betty Lou Ashley, 79, passed away May 10, 2022, at Azria Health Woodhaven in Great Bend.

She was born September 3, 1942, in Yuma, AZ, the daughter of Lester Ervin and Rose Lee Pebsworth Patton.

Moving from Texas and later Great Bend, she was a Larned resident 
since 1964. She was co-owner of Dairy Queen in Larned with her husband 
Ernie and a charter member of the First Southern Baptist Church where 
she was involved in many activities from Sunday school to vacation bible
 school. She was an avid doll collector and member of various doll 
clubs. She enjoyed making ceramics, sewing, painting, crafting, and 
spoiling her grandkids and great grandkids.

On November 10, 1959 she married Ernest A. Ashley at Perryton, TX; he survives.

Other survivors include: son, Duane Ashley, Larned; two daughters, 
Suzan (Jim) Haynes, and Sandi Bartz, both of Larned; seven 
grandchildren, Michael (Jessie) Ashley, Bermerton, WA, Jordan (Sarah) 
Haynes, Bixby, OK, Tyler Ashley, Kansas City, MO, Kaitlyn (Casey) 
Hatfield, Larned, Jeromy Bartz, Lincoln, NE, Brandon Bartz, Hays, Trevor
 Bartz, Larned; seven great grandchildren, Kaira Haynes, Josiah Haynes, 
Judah Haynes, Ariella Haynes, Colby Hatfield, Collins Hatfield, and 
Holden Ashley.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; son, Ernest Lester Ashley;
 son-in-law, Michael Bartz; brother, Jerry Patton; sister, Sue Sharp; 
and a granddaughter, Laura Ashley.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2022, at First 
Southern Baptist Church, Larned with Pastor Cecil Dale presiding. 
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2022 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to First Southern Baptist Church or Welcome 
Inn Senior Center in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, 
Kansas 67550.

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 </figure>Betty Lou Ashley, 79, passed away May 10, 2022, at Azria Health Woodhaven in Great Bend.She was born September 3, 1942, in Yuma, AZ, the daughter of Lester Ervin and Rose Lee Pebsworth Patton.Moving from Texas and later Great Bend, she was a Larned resident 
since 1964. She was co-owner of Dairy Queen in Larned with her husband 
Ernie and a charter member of the First Southern Baptist Church where 
she was involved in many activities from Sunday school to vacation bible
 school. She was an avid doll collector and member of various doll 
clubs. She enjoyed making ceramics, sewing, painting, crafting, and 
spoiling her grandkids and great grandkids.On November 10, 1959 she married Ernest A. Ashley at Perryton, TX; he survives.Other survivors include: son, Duane Ashley, Larned; two daughters, 
Suzan (Jim) Haynes, and Sandi Bartz, both of Larned; seven 
grandchildren, Michael (Jessie) Ashley, Bermerton, WA, Jordan (Sarah) 
Haynes, Bixby, OK, Tyler Ashley, Kansas City, MO, Kaitlyn (Casey) 
Hatfield, Larned, Jeromy Bartz, Lincoln, NE, Brandon Bartz, Hays, Trevor
 Bartz, Larned; seven great grandchildren, Kaira Haynes, Josiah Haynes, 
Judah Haynes, Ariella Haynes, Colby Hatfield, Collins Hatfield, and 
Holden Ashley.She was preceded in death by: her parents; son, Ernest Lester Ashley;
 son-in-law, Michael Bartz; brother, Jerry Patton; sister, Sue Sharp; 
and a granddaughter, Laura Ashley.Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2022, at First 
Southern Baptist Church, Larned with Pastor Cecil Dale presiding. 
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2022 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery.Memorials may be given to First Southern Baptist Church or Welcome 
Inn Senior Center in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, 
Kansas 67550.

Betty Lou Ashley

Deborah Jolene “Debby” Dreiling, 74, Hays, died Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Hays Good Samaritan Society.

She was born Jan. 31, 1948 in Belleville, the daughter of Henry “Hank” and Betty (Mulch) Trzicky. On Aug. 31, 1990, she was united in marriage to Harry Richard Dreiling in Hays. They celebrated 26 years of marriage before he died on Feb. 18, 2017. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed trips to Casinos, western movies, and spending time on the farm in Munden.

Survivors include her daughter: Melissa Largent of Newport, Tenn., a stepson: Jerome Dreiling of Hays, a stepdaughter: Virginia Basgall and husband Steve of Hays, a stepson-in-law: Bryan Phillips of Hays, one sister: Colleen Strnad and husband Vic of Lawrence, a granddaughter: Megan Largent, four step-grandchildren: MaRyan Hulvey and husband Nathan, Kendrick Basgall and wife Shania, Braden Dreiling and wife Ashley, and Gage Phillips, two great-grandsons: Daniel and Andrew, and four step-great-grandchildren: Airalia, Eleanor, Parker, and Krew.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harry, and stepdaughter JoAnn Phillips.

Inurnment will take place at a later date in Tabor Cemetery, Munden. Memorials may be made payable to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Building Fund or to Hospice of HaysMed, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine St., Hays, KS 67601. 

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

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 </figure>Deborah Jolene “Debby” Dreiling, 74, Hays, died Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Hays Good Samaritan Society.She was born Jan. 31, 1948 in Belleville, the daughter of Henry “Hank” and Betty (Mulch) Trzicky. On Aug. 31, 1990, she was united in marriage to Harry Richard Dreiling in Hays. They celebrated 26 years of marriage before he died on Feb. 18, 2017. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed trips to Casinos, western movies, and spending time on the farm in Munden.Survivors include her daughter: Melissa Largent of Newport, Tenn., a stepson: Jerome Dreiling of Hays, a stepdaughter: Virginia Basgall and husband Steve of Hays, a stepson-in-law: Bryan Phillips of Hays, one sister: Colleen Strnad and husband Vic of Lawrence, a granddaughter: Megan Largent, four step-grandchildren: MaRyan Hulvey and husband Nathan, Kendrick Basgall and wife Shania, Braden Dreiling and wife Ashley, and Gage Phillips, two great-grandsons: Daniel and Andrew, and four step-great-grandchildren: Airalia, Eleanor, Parker, and Krew.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harry, and stepdaughter JoAnn Phillips.Inurnment will take place at a later date in Tabor Cemetery, Munden. Memorials may be made payable to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Building Fund or to Hospice of HaysMed, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine St., Hays, KS 67601. Condolences and memories of Debby may be shared with the family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com.</a>

Deborah Jolene 'Debby' Dreiling

Richard “Rick” Gerard Suchy, 66, passed away May 12, 2022, at the University Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. He was born on June 11, 1955, in Great Bend, to Albion and Marcelline (Schwartz) Suchy. He married Kay Nelson on Aug. 31, 1974, in Great Bend.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Rick was the owner and operator of Suchy Construction. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #862, NRA, Duneville Campground and Shifters of Central Kansas.

Rick enjoyed hunting, cars, collecting all things auto memorabilia, dune buggies and sand cars. He especially loved spending time with his family and their Fourth of July celebrations.

Survivors include his wife, Kay Suchy of the home; a son, Aaron Suchy and Tierney Mermis and a daughter, Nikki Munsch and husband Rick, and a son-in-law, Gary Bainbridge all of Great Bend; five grandchildren, Braxton Love, Darin Munsch, Brodie Bainbridge, Hayley Suchy and Caylon Munsch; a brother, Randy Suchy and wife Cristy of Great Bend; five sisters, Diane Morris and husband Wade of Hoisington, Debra Langer and husband Bob of Great Bend, Brenda Ohnmacht and husband Steve of Great Bend, Arlene Manning and husband Greg of Ellinwood and Coleen "Coke" Suchy of Bushton. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter, Kimberly Suchy Bainbridge.

Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 17 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be&nbsp; at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 18 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Memorials have been designated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
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 </figure>Richard “Rick” Gerard Suchy, 66, passed away May 12, 2022, at the University Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. He was born on June 11, 1955, in Great Bend, to Albion and Marcelline (Schwartz) Suchy. He married Kay Nelson on Aug. 31, 1974, in Great Bend.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Rick was the owner and operator of Suchy Construction. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #862, NRA, Duneville Campground and Shifters of Central Kansas.Rick enjoyed hunting, cars, collecting all things auto memorabilia, dune buggies and sand cars. He especially loved spending time with his family and their Fourth of July celebrations.Survivors include his wife, Kay Suchy of the home; a son, Aaron Suchy and Tierney Mermis and a daughter, Nikki Munsch and husband Rick, and a son-in-law, Gary Bainbridge all of Great Bend; five grandchildren, Braxton Love, Darin Munsch, Brodie Bainbridge, Hayley Suchy and Caylon Munsch; a brother, Randy Suchy and wife Cristy of Great Bend; five sisters, Diane Morris and husband Wade of Hoisington, Debra Langer and husband Bob of Great Bend, Brenda Ohnmacht and husband Steve of Great Bend, Arlene Manning and husband Greg of Ellinwood and Coleen "Coke" Suchy of Bushton. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter, Kimberly Suchy Bainbridge.Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 17 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be&nbsp; at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 18 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park.Memorials have been designated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Richard 'Rick' Gerard Suchy

Dennis Lee Schmidt, 78, of Hays died Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at his home.

He was born Nov. 27, 1943, in Hays to Lawrence Andrew and Rosalyn (Ward) Schmidt. He married Lucy (Robinson) on June 18, 1966, in Hays.

Dennis started his career as a manager of the Hays Plainsmen Supply Store in Hays for a number of years. He then worked as a dispatcher and jailer at the Ellis County Law Enforcement Center for 14 years. He then worked at Hays Fire &amp; Rescue Sales, No-Pest Control. He was a realtor for a few years and was a horse farrier for many years.

Dennis grew up in Hays and was a 1961 graduate of St. Joseph Military Academy. He was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church and St. Joseph Knights of Columbus both of Hays. He enjoyed fishing, horses, and rodeos, and was a rodeo clown for a number of years.

Survivors include his wife, Lucy Schmidt, of the home; his daughters, Karen Alexander and husband, Toby, Hays; Kelly Schmidt, Hays; his granddaughter, Chelsey Burkholder, Ft. Collins, Colo.; his brothers, Tim Schmidt, Hays; Kevin Schmidt and wife, Linda, Bradenton, Fla.; Neal Schmidt and wife, Denise, Fairfield, Ohio; Loren Schmidt and wife, Marcia, Tulsa, Okla.; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; and sister-in-law, Esther Schmidt.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, 2901 E. 13th St., Hays, with Father Damian Richards officiating. A private family inurnment will be Wednesday afternoon at Saint Ann’s Cemetery, Walker.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church.

The family suggests memorials payable to the organizations: St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, Saint Ann’s Cemetery, or Hospice of Hays Medical Center in care of the mortuary.

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E. 22nd St., Hays, KS 67601.

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

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 </figure>Dennis Lee Schmidt, 78, of Hays died Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at his home.He was born Nov. 27, 1943, in Hays to Lawrence Andrew and Rosalyn (Ward) Schmidt. He married Lucy (Robinson) on June 18, 1966, in Hays. Dennis started his career as a manager of the Hays Plainsmen Supply Store in Hays for a number of years. He then worked as a dispatcher and jailer at the Ellis County Law Enforcement Center for 14 years. He then worked at Hays Fire &amp; Rescue Sales, No-Pest Control. He was a realtor for a few years and was a horse farrier for many years.Dennis grew up in Hays and was a 1961 graduate of St. Joseph Military Academy. He was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church and St. Joseph Knights of Columbus both of Hays. He enjoyed fishing, horses, and rodeos, and was a rodeo clown for a number of years.Survivors include his wife, Lucy Schmidt, of the home; his daughters, Karen Alexander and husband, Toby, Hays; Kelly Schmidt, Hays; his granddaughter, Chelsey Burkholder, Ft. Collins, Colo.; his brothers, Tim Schmidt, Hays; Kevin Schmidt and wife, Linda, Bradenton, Fla.; Neal Schmidt and wife, Denise, Fairfield, Ohio; Loren Schmidt and wife, Marcia, Tulsa, Okla.; and a number of nieces and nephews.Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; and sister-in-law, Esther Schmidt.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, 2901 E. 13th St., Hays, with Father Damian Richards officiating. A private family inurnment will be Wednesday afternoon at Saint Ann’s Cemetery, Walker.The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church.The family suggests memorials payable to the organizations: St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, Saint Ann’s Cemetery, or Hospice of Hays Medical Center in care of the mortuary.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E. 22nd St., Hays, KS 67601.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left at the guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.</a>

Dennis Lee Schmidt

Joan Becker, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 
St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas surrounded by family and 
friends. She was born May 30, 1937, in Nashville, Kansas, the daughter 
of Phillip &amp; Elizabeth (Bayer) Becker. 
 Joan earned her Elementary School Diploma from Kingman County 
Public Elementary Schools in St. Leo, Kansas; graduated from Immaculate 
Conception High School in Great Bend, Kansas; attended Immaculate 
Conception College, Mary Mount College in Salina, Kansas; and earned a 
Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology at Sacred Heart College
 in Wichita, Kansas on June 1, 1961. Joan also entered the Dominican 
Sisters in Great Bend, Kansas in 1952; re-entered laity in 1971, and 
became a laity Associate Dominican Sister of Peace in 1984. She began 
working as a Lab and X-Ray Technician at St. Rose Hospital in Great 
Bend. She then continued her work at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden 
City, Kansas before moving to Lamar, Colorado to work at the Dominican 
Sisters of the Conception’s Sacred Heart Hospital, known today as the 
Prowers County Hospital District. Joan later returned to Garden City 
and was employed at Plaza Medical Center for many years until her 
retirement. 
 Joan was a longtime member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Garden
 City and an Associate of the Dominican Sisters of Peace. Her hobbies 
included crocheting and working outdoors in her yard, in which she took 
great pride. She also loved attending to her flowers, going to the 
casino, and visiting the sick. 
 Survivors include a longtime friend, Cindy Duran; three 
sisters-in-law Carolyn Becker, JoAnn Becker, and Agnes Keiss; and many 
nieces and nephews. Joan is preceded in death by her parents; and 
eleven siblings Jerome, Philip, Emil, John, Alfred, Nicholas, Philomena 
Becker, Ruth Becker, Marie Doll, Josephine Kimball, and Elizabeth Ricke. 
 A Vigil service and Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May
 16, 2022, at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City. Funeral Mass 
will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, also at St. Dominic
 Catholic Church with Rev. Warren Stecklein as Celebrant. The funeral 
Mass may also be viewed on Facebook Live on the Garnand Funeral Home 
Facebook page. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden 
City. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday at 
Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. The family suggests memorials 
given to the Charities of St. Dominic Catholic Church in care of the 
funeral home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Joan Becker, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 
St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas surrounded by family and 
friends. She was born May 30, 1937, in Nashville, Kansas, the daughter 
of Phillip &amp; Elizabeth (Bayer) Becker. 
 Joan earned her Elementary School Diploma from Kingman County 
Public Elementary Schools in St. Leo, Kansas; graduated from Immaculate 
Conception High School in Great Bend, Kansas; attended Immaculate 
Conception College, Mary Mount College in Salina, Kansas; and earned a 
Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology at Sacred Heart College
 in Wichita, Kansas on June 1, 1961. Joan also entered the Dominican 
Sisters in Great Bend, Kansas in 1952; re-entered laity in 1971, and 
became a laity Associate Dominican Sister of Peace in 1984. She began 
working as a Lab and X-Ray Technician at St. Rose Hospital in Great 
Bend. She then continued her work at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden 
City, Kansas before moving to Lamar, Colorado to work at the Dominican 
Sisters of the Conception’s Sacred Heart Hospital, known today as the 
Prowers County Hospital District. Joan later returned to Garden City 
and was employed at Plaza Medical Center for many years until her 
retirement. 
 Joan was a longtime member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Garden
 City and an Associate of the Dominican Sisters of Peace. Her hobbies 
included crocheting and working outdoors in her yard, in which she took 
great pride. She also loved attending to her flowers, going to the 
casino, and visiting the sick. 
 Survivors include a longtime friend, Cindy Duran; three 
sisters-in-law Carolyn Becker, JoAnn Becker, and Agnes Keiss; and many 
nieces and nephews. Joan is preceded in death by her parents; and 
eleven siblings Jerome, Philip, Emil, John, Alfred, Nicholas, Philomena 
Becker, Ruth Becker, Marie Doll, Josephine Kimball, and Elizabeth Ricke. 
 A Vigil service and Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May
 16, 2022, at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City. Funeral Mass 
will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, also at St. Dominic
 Catholic Church with Rev. Warren Stecklein as Celebrant. The funeral 
Mass may also be viewed on Facebook Live on the Garnand Funeral Home 
Facebook page. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden 
City. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday at 
Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. The family suggests memorials 
given to the Charities of St. Dominic Catholic Church in care of the 
funeral home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Joan Becker

Ann Rose Ruder, 71, transitioned to her heavenly body on Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Hays, Kansas.

Ann was born September 24, 1950, in 
Hays, Kansas to Marcellus and Marcella Ruder.&nbsp; She is the third of four 
children and the oldest daughter in the family.&nbsp; Ann lived and made many
 memories in Omaha, Nebraska; Kansas City, Kansas; and Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; 
The only thing more important to Ann than the Kansas City Chiefs and 
Christmas was her family. &nbsp;Her journey through life came full circle 
when it brought her back to Hays, as she cared for her parents that she 
so greatly loved.&nbsp; Ann finally settled in at Hays and made it her home.&nbsp;
 Ann loved and held close many nieces and nephews, great nieces and 
great nephews, and even a great-great nephew, which she loved as if they
 were her own.&nbsp; She loved to laugh and tell stories with her family.&nbsp; 
Her laughter can still be heard by all who knew her.&nbsp; She had grit, 
pluck, and an indomitable spirit, but mostly, she will always be 
remembered for her loyalty and love.&nbsp; She was loved by many and her 
family and friends will miss her and her spirited personality.

Survivors include her sister: Ellen 
Pool and husband David of Amarillo, TX, two brothers: Larry Ruder and 
wife Virginia of Overland Park and Terry Ruder of Daniel Island, SC, 
seven nieces and nephews, 17 great nieces and great nephews, and one 
great-great nephew.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Marcellus and Marcella Ruder and a sister-in-law: Bonnie Ruder.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
11:00 am on Friday, May 20, 2022, at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic 
Church, with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at 
St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 10:00 am 
until service time at the church.&nbsp; Recitation of the rosary will be at 
10:30 am.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic 
Church, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Ann may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Ann Rose Ruder, 71, transitioned to her heavenly body on Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Hays, Kansas.Ann was born September 24, 1950, in 
Hays, Kansas to Marcellus and Marcella Ruder.&nbsp; She is the third of four 
children and the oldest daughter in the family.&nbsp; Ann lived and made many
 memories in Omaha, Nebraska; Kansas City, Kansas; and Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; 
The only thing more important to Ann than the Kansas City Chiefs and 
Christmas was her family. &nbsp;Her journey through life came full circle 
when it brought her back to Hays, as she cared for her parents that she 
so greatly loved.&nbsp; Ann finally settled in at Hays and made it her home.&nbsp;
 Ann loved and held close many nieces and nephews, great nieces and 
great nephews, and even a great-great nephew, which she loved as if they
 were her own.&nbsp; She loved to laugh and tell stories with her family.&nbsp; 
Her laughter can still be heard by all who knew her.&nbsp; She had grit, 
pluck, and an indomitable spirit, but mostly, she will always be 
remembered for her loyalty and love.&nbsp; She was loved by many and her 
family and friends will miss her and her spirited personality.Survivors include her sister: Ellen 
Pool and husband David of Amarillo, TX, two brothers: Larry Ruder and 
wife Virginia of Overland Park and Terry Ruder of Daniel Island, SC, 
seven nieces and nephews, 17 great nieces and great nephews, and one 
great-great nephew.She was preceded in death by her parents: Marcellus and Marcella Ruder and a sister-in-law: Bonnie Ruder.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
11:00 am on Friday, May 20, 2022, at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic 
Church, with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at 
St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 10:00 am 
until service time at the church.&nbsp; Recitation of the rosary will be at 
10:30 am.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic 
Church, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Ann may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Ann Rose Ruder

Vera Elizabeth Durr, 97, died May 6, 2022, at Hester Care Center, 
Hutchinson.&nbsp; She was born January 26, 1925, in Decatur County, KS, to 
Shirley Dean and Bessie M. (Coulter) Cathcart.

Vera graduated from Oberlin High School and attended Fort Hays State
 University. For over 24 years, she was an elementary school teacher.&nbsp; 
In addition, she was a member of the Delta Sigma Epsilon Sorority, PEO 
Chapter EK, and Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson.

On August 1, 1948, she married Merril Floyd Durr, in Oberlin.&nbsp; He 
died November 24, 2011, after they shared 63 years of marriage.

Vera is survived by:&nbsp; sons, Philip Durr of McPherson and Steven Durr 
(Teri) of Leawood; sister, Marian Joy Votapka; grandchildren, Ezekiel 
Durr (Tiffany), Kelsey Heavin (Scott), and Steven Scott Durr (Gena); 
great-grandchildren, Karley and Chevy Durr and Dillon and Walker Heavin;
 and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her parents; brothers, Virgil Cathcart and Lester Cathcart; and daughter-in-law, Kathleen Durr.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. 
Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Elliott Chapel, with The Reverend Dr. Kim 
Biery officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in the McPherson Cemetery 
Mausoleum.&nbsp; Friends may sign her book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 
Elliott Mortuary.

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 </figure>Vera Elizabeth Durr, 97, died May 6, 2022, at Hester Care Center, 
Hutchinson.&nbsp; She was born January 26, 1925, in Decatur County, KS, to 
Shirley Dean and Bessie M. (Coulter) Cathcart.Vera graduated from Oberlin High School and attended Fort Hays State
 University. For over 24 years, she was an elementary school teacher.&nbsp; 
In addition, she was a member of the Delta Sigma Epsilon Sorority, PEO 
Chapter EK, and Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson.On August 1, 1948, she married Merril Floyd Durr, in Oberlin.&nbsp; He 
died November 24, 2011, after they shared 63 years of marriage.Vera is survived by:&nbsp; sons, Philip Durr of McPherson and Steven Durr 
(Teri) of Leawood; sister, Marian Joy Votapka; grandchildren, Ezekiel 
Durr (Tiffany), Kelsey Heavin (Scott), and Steven Scott Durr (Gena); 
great-grandchildren, Karley and Chevy Durr and Dillon and Walker Heavin;
 and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her parents; brothers, Virgil Cathcart and Lester Cathcart; and daughter-in-law, Kathleen Durr.Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. 
Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Elliott Chapel, with The Reverend Dr. Kim 
Biery officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in the McPherson Cemetery 
Mausoleum.&nbsp; Friends may sign her book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 
Elliott Mortuary.

Vera Elizabeth Durr

Gary L. Dix, age 76, passed away on May 10, 2022, at his home in Rural Alton, KS. He was born the son of Ivan &amp; Naomi (Jone) Dix on March 2, 1946, in Stockton, KS.

Arrangements are pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.

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 </figure>Gary L. Dix, age 76, passed away on May 10, 2022, at his home in Rural Alton, KS. He was born the son of Ivan &amp; Naomi (Jone) Dix on March 2, 1946, in Stockton, KS.Arrangements are pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.

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