Davanna "Dee" G. Justice, 61, of Woodbine, KS, &nbsp;formerly of Rush, Barton, and Ellis counties, passed away Saturday, May 21st, 2022, at the Via Christi Village, in Manhattan. She was a co-owner of Citywide Security in Topeka.&nbsp; Davanna G. Fletcher was born in Fort Worth, Texas on January 4, 1961, the daughter of the late Linda and Charles Fletcher. She was formerly married to Willard A. Jenkins, with whom they had dated since the age of 16, and he survives. Davanna is also survived by a daughter, Deborah Anne (Andrew) Pinkstaff, of Colorado Springs, CO; a step-daughter, Melissa (William) Boles, of Manhattan, a step-son, David Dodds, of Missouri; two brothers, Charles Fletcher, Omaha, NE and Morgan Countryman, of Texas; sister (Callie Brayton, Republic KS), ten grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren. Dee was preceded in death by her daughter, Jessica Marie Justice, and her parents. At her request, inurnment will follow after the cremation, at the McCracken City Cemetery, McCracken, KS. For more information or to send a condolence, visit the funeral home website,<a href="http://www.irvinparkview.com/">www.irvinparkview.com</a>.&nbsp; Arrangements with Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation.

Davanna "Dee" G. Justice, 61, of Woodbine, KS, &nbsp;formerly of Rush, Barton, and Ellis counties, passed away Saturday, May 21st, 2022, at the Via Christi Village, in Manhattan. She was a co-owner of Citywide Security in Topeka.&nbsp; Davanna G. Fletcher was born in Fort Worth, Texas on January 4, 1961, the daughter of the late Linda and Charles Fletcher. She was formerly married to Willard A. Jenkins, with whom they had dated since the age of 16, and he survives. Davanna is also survived by a daughter, Deborah Anne (Andrew) Pinkstaff, of Colorado Springs, CO; a step-daughter, Melissa (William) Boles, of Manhattan, a step-son, David Dodds, of Missouri; two brothers, Charles Fletcher, Omaha, NE and Morgan Countryman, of Texas; sister (Callie Brayton, Republic KS), ten grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren. Dee was preceded in death by her daughter, Jessica Marie Justice, and her parents. At her request, inurnment will follow after the cremation, at the McCracken City Cemetery, McCracken, KS. For more information or to send a condolence, visit the funeral home website,<a href="http://www.irvinparkview.com/">www.irvinparkview.com</a>.&nbsp; Arrangements with Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation.

Davanna 'Dee' G. Justice

Anne Laura Marie Werth Klaus, 93, died Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. She was born December 28, 1928, on the family farm near Schoenchen, Kansas, the daughter of Wendelin and Brigitta (Dinges) Werth.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Edwin Klaus September 13, 1949, in Schoenchen. He died September 20, 2007, shortly after their 58th anniversary.&nbsp; Laura grew up on the family farm west of Schoenchen with her 10 brothers and sisters and attended school in Schoenchen. When her mother became ill, Laura stayed home to help take care of her younger siblings. She continued in that role after her mother’s death in 1946, until she was married.&nbsp; She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church where she helped with many funeral dinners and was a member of the St. Joseph’s Christian Mothers. She also attended the Perpetual Adoration Chapel regularly. Laura loved to cook but was most well-known for the numerous rugs she crocheted for people. She loved music, playing her accordion, card games and family get togethers. She babysat in her home for many years, then worked as a cook at Vernie’s Hamburger House, St. John’s Rest Home (now Via Christi) and Hays Medical Center until her retirement.&nbsp; Survivors include sons Elden (Kay) and Robert (Suzanne) Klaus of Hays; daughter Ellen (Richard) Call of Hays; brother Paul (Donna) Werth of Great Bend; sisters Clarice Stoecklein of Ness City, and Dorothy (John) Moeder of Hays; grandchildren Allyson (Sam) Sullivan of Larned, Rachel Klaus of Hays, Sayre Shuck of Hays, Brandon Klaus of Topeka, Sheena (Tim) Piotrowski of Austin, Texas, Jerree Call of Topeka; great-grandchildren Tayden, Dylan and Shaely Shuck, Gwendolyn Rose and Isabelle Jean Piotrowski, Amathist Johnson and Emerson Sullivan; sisters-in-law Wilma Braun, Marilyn Leiker and Christa Werth; brother-in-law Eugene (Irma) Klaus; and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, brothers Ralph (Martina), Linus (Bernice), Donald (Charlotte) and LeRoy Werth; sisters LaVera (Elmer) Schuckman, Joyce (Robert) Klaus and Mary Catherine (Tom) Barnes; brothers-in-law Leonard Stoecklein, Marvin (Mary Frances) Klaus, Norman Klaus and Gerald Braun; and granddaughters Schöene Klaus and Lynay Call. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 6 PM – 8 PM and Thursday 9 AM – 9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. A rosary service will be Wednesday at 6:30 PM followed by a parish vigil service at 7 PM all at the funeral chapel. The family suggests memorials to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Unify, Beautify and Glorify Fund or Hospice of Hays Medical Center. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com" target="_blank">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

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 </figure>Anne Laura Marie Werth Klaus, 93, died Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. She was born December 28, 1928, on the family farm near Schoenchen, Kansas, the daughter of Wendelin and Brigitta (Dinges) Werth.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Edwin Klaus September 13, 1949, in Schoenchen. He died September 20, 2007, shortly after their 58th anniversary.&nbsp; Laura grew up on the family farm west of Schoenchen with her 10 brothers and sisters and attended school in Schoenchen. When her mother became ill, Laura stayed home to help take care of her younger siblings. She continued in that role after her mother’s death in 1946, until she was married.&nbsp; She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church where she helped with many funeral dinners and was a member of the St. Joseph’s Christian Mothers. She also attended the Perpetual Adoration Chapel regularly. Laura loved to cook but was most well-known for the numerous rugs she crocheted for people. She loved music, playing her accordion, card games and family get togethers. She babysat in her home for many years, then worked as a cook at Vernie’s Hamburger House, St. John’s Rest Home (now Via Christi) and Hays Medical Center until her retirement.&nbsp; Survivors include sons Elden (Kay) and Robert (Suzanne) Klaus of Hays; daughter Ellen (Richard) Call of Hays; brother Paul (Donna) Werth of Great Bend; sisters Clarice Stoecklein of Ness City, and Dorothy (John) Moeder of Hays; grandchildren Allyson (Sam) Sullivan of Larned, Rachel Klaus of Hays, Sayre Shuck of Hays, Brandon Klaus of Topeka, Sheena (Tim) Piotrowski of Austin, Texas, Jerree Call of Topeka; great-grandchildren Tayden, Dylan and Shaely Shuck, Gwendolyn Rose and Isabelle Jean Piotrowski, Amathist Johnson and Emerson Sullivan; sisters-in-law Wilma Braun, Marilyn Leiker and Christa Werth; brother-in-law Eugene (Irma) Klaus; and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, brothers Ralph (Martina), Linus (Bernice), Donald (Charlotte) and LeRoy Werth; sisters LaVera (Elmer) Schuckman, Joyce (Robert) Klaus and Mary Catherine (Tom) Barnes; brothers-in-law Leonard Stoecklein, Marvin (Mary Frances) Klaus, Norman Klaus and Gerald Braun; and granddaughters Schöene Klaus and Lynay Call. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 6 PM – 8 PM and Thursday 9 AM – 9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. A rosary service will be Wednesday at 6:30 PM followed by a parish vigil service at 7 PM all at the funeral chapel. The family suggests memorials to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Unify, Beautify and Glorify Fund or Hospice of Hays Medical Center. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com" target="_blank">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Laura Klaus

Margaret Ann (Hughes) Cain, 68, passed away on May 8, 2022, at Hays 
Medical Center, Hays Kansas. Margaret lived in Colby, Kansas, since 
March of this year. She was born in Scott City, Kansas to John Kenneth 
and Gloria Ann (Nodine) Hughes. She grew up in Leoti, Kansas and 
attended R.B.S.E.S Elementary and Wichita County High School. She 
graduated with the class of 1972. After graduation from high school she
 attended school in Goodland to become a cosmetologist. She married 
Dennis Cain in 1989. Margaret had one daughter, Jonell Sekavec of Hoxie,
 Kansas. 
 In 2017, she moved back to Leoti with her life partner Rick Kessler. 
 Margaret worked as a cosmetologist for over 27 years. Margaret 
enjoyed crocheting hand towels and potholders and spoiling her two dogs 
Gin and Dacota. Most of all in life she loved her grandchildren she 
enjoyed watching them play the sports they loved.
 Margret leaves to morn her loss, her only daughter Jonell Sekavec 
and husband Jeremy of Hoxie, Kansas; grandchildren, Kaden Sekavec 
(Destiny Clark), Macon Sekavec, and Onna Sekavec all of Hoxie, Kansas; 
brothers, Charles Hughes and wife Connie Leoti, Kansas and Timothy 
Hughes of LaCrosse, Kansas; sister-in-law, Dana Cain (Cheryl) of 
Oklahoma; nieces and nephews, Dustin Hughes, Debi Hughes, Cody Hughes, 
Tyler Hughes, and Kalyn Hughes; as well as her great nieces and many 
friends.
 She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Gloria Hughes as well as Aunts and Uncles.
 There will be no services at this time.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Margaret Ann (Hughes) Cain, 68, passed away on May 8, 2022, at Hays 
Medical Center, Hays Kansas. Margaret lived in Colby, Kansas, since 
March of this year. She was born in Scott City, Kansas to John Kenneth 
and Gloria Ann (Nodine) Hughes. She grew up in Leoti, Kansas and 
attended R.B.S.E.S Elementary and Wichita County High School. She 
graduated with the class of 1972. After graduation from high school she
 attended school in Goodland to become a cosmetologist. She married 
Dennis Cain in 1989. Margaret had one daughter, Jonell Sekavec of Hoxie,
 Kansas. 
 In 2017, she moved back to Leoti with her life partner Rick Kessler. 
 Margaret worked as a cosmetologist for over 27 years. Margaret 
enjoyed crocheting hand towels and potholders and spoiling her two dogs 
Gin and Dacota. Most of all in life she loved her grandchildren she 
enjoyed watching them play the sports they loved.
 Margret leaves to morn her loss, her only daughter Jonell Sekavec 
and husband Jeremy of Hoxie, Kansas; grandchildren, Kaden Sekavec 
(Destiny Clark), Macon Sekavec, and Onna Sekavec all of Hoxie, Kansas; 
brothers, Charles Hughes and wife Connie Leoti, Kansas and Timothy 
Hughes of LaCrosse, Kansas; sister-in-law, Dana Cain (Cheryl) of 
Oklahoma; nieces and nephews, Dustin Hughes, Debi Hughes, Cody Hughes, 
Tyler Hughes, and Kalyn Hughes; as well as her great nieces and many 
friends.
 She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Gloria Hughes as well as Aunts and Uncles.
 There will be no services at this time.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Margaret Ann (Hughes) Cain

Douglas Wayne Carmichael passed away on May 22, 2022, in Hays, Kansas, at
 the age of 60. He was born on April 15, 1962, in Hays, Kansas, to Wayne 
and Lynn (Amos) Carmichael. He was united in marriage on August 3, 1990,
 in Hays, to Andrea Dome. They were married for 30 years. The couple was
 blessed with two children: Katie and Jessie. 
 Doug grew up in Plainville and graduated from Plainville High School
 with the class of 1980. He furthered his education at Fort Hays State 
University and earned a Wildlife Biology Degree. Following college, he 
attended Jack Cassidy Guide School in Gunnison, Colorado, and went to 
work for Wyoming Game and Fish as a guide in the forest service. Doug 
later returned to Rooks County and went to work for the Kansas 
Department of Wildlife and Parks as a warden and park manager of Cedar 
Bluff State Park. Later, he farmed and ranched for the remainder of his 
years. Doug was an outdoor enthusiast and a lover of wildlife. He 
enjoyed his time spent camping at the lake, hunting and fishing, and you
 could always look forward to his grilling or smoked dishes that were 
seasoned with his special “Doug’s Seasoning”. Aside from the love he had
 for the outdoors, wildlife, and random pets he would gather, he was a 
devout family man and loved his kids and grandkids unconditionally.
 Doug was a hardworking, loving, and dedicated family man. Although 
he will be greatly missed, his life, his love, and his legacy will live 
on in the hearts of his family and friends.
 He is survived by his parents, Wayne and Lynn Carmichael of 
Plainville, KS; daughters Katie (Cody) Rehmer of Colby, KS and Jessie 
Carmichael (Valley Scharping) of Manhattan, KS; sisters, Pam (Alan) 
VonFeldt of Andover, KS, Jana (Rick) Nyland of Phillipsburg, KS; two 
grandchildren, Kaelynn and Kyler Rehmer; and niece, Leah Nyland. 
 A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 27, 2022, at the 
Celebration Community Church in Hays, KS at 10:30 AM. A Book Signing 
will be held at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home on Thursday from 3PM until
 8PM.
 Memorials are suggested to the grandkids/future grandkids college 
fund, or Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and may be sent in care
 of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Douglas Wayne Carmichael passed away on May 22, 2022, in Hays, Kansas, at
 the age of 60. He was born on April 15, 1962, in Hays, Kansas, to Wayne 
and Lynn (Amos) Carmichael. He was united in marriage on August 3, 1990,
 in Hays, to Andrea Dome. They were married for 30 years. The couple was
 blessed with two children: Katie and Jessie. 
 Doug grew up in Plainville and graduated from Plainville High School
 with the class of 1980. He furthered his education at Fort Hays State 
University and earned a Wildlife Biology Degree. Following college, he 
attended Jack Cassidy Guide School in Gunnison, Colorado, and went to 
work for Wyoming Game and Fish as a guide in the forest service. Doug 
later returned to Rooks County and went to work for the Kansas 
Department of Wildlife and Parks as a warden and park manager of Cedar 
Bluff State Park. Later, he farmed and ranched for the remainder of his 
years. Doug was an outdoor enthusiast and a lover of wildlife. He 
enjoyed his time spent camping at the lake, hunting and fishing, and you
 could always look forward to his grilling or smoked dishes that were 
seasoned with his special “Doug’s Seasoning”. Aside from the love he had
 for the outdoors, wildlife, and random pets he would gather, he was a 
devout family man and loved his kids and grandkids unconditionally.
 Doug was a hardworking, loving, and dedicated family man. Although 
he will be greatly missed, his life, his love, and his legacy will live 
on in the hearts of his family and friends.
 He is survived by his parents, Wayne and Lynn Carmichael of 
Plainville, KS; daughters Katie (Cody) Rehmer of Colby, KS and Jessie 
Carmichael (Valley Scharping) of Manhattan, KS; sisters, Pam (Alan) 
VonFeldt of Andover, KS, Jana (Rick) Nyland of Phillipsburg, KS; two 
grandchildren, Kaelynn and Kyler Rehmer; and niece, Leah Nyland. 
 A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 27, 2022, at the 
Celebration Community Church in Hays, KS at 10:30 AM. A Book Signing 
will be held at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home on Thursday from 3PM until
 8PM.
 Memorials are suggested to the grandkids/future grandkids college 
fund, or Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and may be sent in care
 of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Douglas Wayne Carmichael

David William Lewis,75, Topeka, Kansas, passed away on May 23, 2022. 
 David was born December 17, 1946, in Arlington, Virginia, the son of 
Albert and Faye Baker Lewis. He was raised in Hays, Kansas, by his half 
brother, Ray Hayes and Ray’s wife, Theresa. David graduated from St. 
Joseph Military Academy in Hays. He moved to Topeka in 1970. He was a 
business owner during most of his working life and was also known as a 
commercial real estate developer. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited, 
Quail Unlimited and was very active in the Boys and Girls Club. 
 He is survived by his children, Michelle Koelling (Duke), Janet Lewis 
and Mark Lewis (Amy); grandchildren, Gunner, Hunter and Dallas Koelling,
 Karli Ludolph (Austin), Tyler Lemon, and Austin and Madison Lewis; 
great-grandchildren, Avery Ludolph and Gabriella Lewis; companion of 30 
years, Cheryl Logan; and Cheryl’s daughter, Elizabeth Johnson (Andrew). 
He was preceded in death by four siblings and four half siblings. His children want to say thank you for always being on our side. 
 Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2022, at Kevin Brennan 
Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614, where 
celebration of his life will be at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, 
memorial contributions may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Topeka,
 550 SE 27th Street, Topeka KS 66605, or the Topeka Rescue Mission, PO 
Box 8350, Topeka KS 66608. Condolences may be sent online to <a href="http://www.kevinbrennanfamily.com" target="_blank">www.kevinbrennanfamily.com</a>.

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 </figure>David William Lewis,75, Topeka, Kansas, passed away on May 23, 2022. 
 David was born December 17, 1946, in Arlington, Virginia, the son of 
Albert and Faye Baker Lewis. He was raised in Hays, Kansas, by his half 
brother, Ray Hayes and Ray’s wife, Theresa. David graduated from St. 
Joseph Military Academy in Hays. He moved to Topeka in 1970. He was a 
business owner during most of his working life and was also known as a 
commercial real estate developer. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited, 
Quail Unlimited and was very active in the Boys and Girls Club. 
 He is survived by his children, Michelle Koelling (Duke), Janet Lewis 
and Mark Lewis (Amy); grandchildren, Gunner, Hunter and Dallas Koelling,
 Karli Ludolph (Austin), Tyler Lemon, and Austin and Madison Lewis; 
great-grandchildren, Avery Ludolph and Gabriella Lewis; companion of 30 
years, Cheryl Logan; and Cheryl’s daughter, Elizabeth Johnson (Andrew). 
He was preceded in death by four siblings and four half siblings. His children want to say thank you for always being on our side. 
 Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2022, at Kevin Brennan 
Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614, where 
celebration of his life will be at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, 
memorial contributions may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Topeka,
 550 SE 27th Street, Topeka KS 66605, or the Topeka Rescue Mission, PO 
Box 8350, Topeka KS 66608. Condolences may be sent online to <a href="http://www.kevinbrennanfamily.com" target="_blank">www.kevinbrennanfamily.com</a>.

David William Lewis

Wanda Jane&nbsp;Brault&nbsp;passed away peacefully at Golden Years Personal Care in Port Angeles, Washington, on May 14, 2022. She was 91.

&nbsp;A Memorial Mass will take place June 4,&nbsp;2022, at 1:30 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Damar, Kansas, She will be inurned at St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Reception to follow immediately at St. Joseph catholic church.

Wanda was born November 7, 1930, in Stockton, Kansas, one of six children to&nbsp;Raymond&nbsp; andDorilda&nbsp;(Manny)&nbsp;LaBarge.&nbsp;She was&nbsp;raised in Damar,&nbsp;Kansas, and&nbsp;resided mostly in Missoula, Montana.&nbsp;She moved to&nbsp;Washington’s Olympic Peninsula in 2015 to be closer to her son, Kelly.

Wanda worked as a beautician for much of her life, but her family was always her true passion.&nbsp; She loved to play pinochle and she was an incredible gardener.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wanda is survived by her son Kelly (Debby) Brault; sisters Delores Newell, Marilyn (John) Zimmerman and Barbara&nbsp;LaBarge&nbsp;Duran and her brother Eldon (Karen)&nbsp;LaBarge. Other survivors include six grandchildren Michael (Amy) Brault, Alicia (Jason) Felix, Kimberly Brault, Kristin (Donny) Shepard,&nbsp;Keyara&nbsp;Brault, Christopher (Liz) Brault and four great grandchildren&nbsp;Parkar&nbsp;Anderson, Stryker Felix, Nicholas&nbsp;Shepard&nbsp;and Eliana Brault.

&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and&nbsp;Dorilda&nbsp;LaBarge; husband Raymond Brault; sons Mark and Alan Brault and her brother&nbsp;Adelore&nbsp;LaBarge.

&nbsp;Memorial contributions in Wanda’s name may be made to any local animal shelter or area food bank.

&nbsp;Sequim Valley Funeral Chapel, (360) 683-5242, is honored to serve the family.&nbsp; Please visit our online register book at&nbsp;sequimvalleychapel.com&nbsp;to leave treasured memories for the family.

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 </figure>Wanda Jane&nbsp;Brault&nbsp;passed away peacefully at Golden Years Personal Care in Port Angeles, Washington, on May 14, 2022. She was 91.&nbsp;A Memorial Mass will take place June 4,&nbsp;2022, at 1:30 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Damar, Kansas, She will be inurned at St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Reception to follow immediately at St. Joseph catholic church.Wanda was born November 7, 1930, in Stockton, Kansas, one of six children to&nbsp;Raymond&nbsp; andDorilda&nbsp;(Manny)&nbsp;LaBarge.&nbsp;She was&nbsp;raised in Damar,&nbsp;Kansas, and&nbsp;resided mostly in Missoula, Montana.&nbsp;She moved to&nbsp;Washington’s Olympic Peninsula in 2015 to be closer to her son, Kelly.Wanda worked as a beautician for much of her life, but her family was always her true passion.&nbsp; She loved to play pinochle and she was an incredible gardener.&nbsp;&nbsp;Wanda is survived by her son Kelly (Debby) Brault; sisters Delores Newell, Marilyn (John) Zimmerman and Barbara&nbsp;LaBarge&nbsp;Duran and her brother Eldon (Karen)&nbsp;LaBarge. Other survivors include six grandchildren Michael (Amy) Brault, Alicia (Jason) Felix, Kimberly Brault, Kristin (Donny) Shepard,&nbsp;Keyara&nbsp;Brault, Christopher (Liz) Brault and four great grandchildren&nbsp;Parkar&nbsp;Anderson, Stryker Felix, Nicholas&nbsp;Shepard&nbsp;and Eliana Brault.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and&nbsp;Dorilda&nbsp;LaBarge; husband Raymond Brault; sons Mark and Alan Brault and her brother&nbsp;Adelore&nbsp;LaBarge.&nbsp;Memorial contributions in Wanda’s name may be made to any local animal shelter or area food bank.&nbsp;Sequim Valley Funeral Chapel, (360) 683-5242, is honored to serve the family.&nbsp; Please visit our online register book at&nbsp;sequimvalleychapel.com&nbsp;to leave treasured memories for the family.

Wanda Jane Brault

Mary Arlene (Laas) Bain passed away peacefully and surrounded by love
 on May 22, 2022, at her home in Ness City, KS surrounded by love. She 
was born on April 4, 1931, to Jacob and Mary (Schneider) Laas in Utica, KS
 and was the youngest of 11 children. Mary was a 1949 graduate of Ness 
City High School and shortly after graduation married Donald L. Bain in 
July 1949 &amp; had six children.

Throughout her life, Mary had many achievements including becoming a 
Realtor for Coldwell Banker in the mid 1980s. She worked for the Ness 
County Treasurers Office, Ness County Hospital in Medical Records, and 
the Ness City Public Library and was an active &amp; avid 
member/supporter of the United Methodist Church, the Ness County 
Historical Museum, and the Gradatim Club. To know Mary was to value the 
appreciation of joy she found in simplicity; a call or visit from family
 or friends, listening to favorite hymns or reading her Bible and 
spending hours outside, especially in her gardens - which if you ever 
had the pleasure of seeing, was like stepping into a Better Homes &amp; 
Gardens magazine (but better than Martha Stewart, as mom would say). In 
2016, Mary was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease which she fought 
bravely &amp; forcefully until the very end. She did not lose the battle
 against this enemy; she became the Victor of Freedom over its 
debilitation, never wavering from her faith or allowing her 
strength/mind succumb to such defeat.&nbsp;

Mary was the epitome of a matriarch, the literal glue that bound her 
family together and will leave a tremendous void in all that loved and 
knew her. She leaves behind her wonderful children; Debbie (Bain) 
Gravenstein, Ness City; Mark (Lora) Bain, Brownell; Craig (Carol) Bain, 
Ness City; Ghoni Bain, Ness City and Stacy Bain, Ness City, her 
12incredible grandchildren; Alexa Bain, Ness City; Jessica (Timothy) 
Speno, Hays; Matthew (Shelby) Bain, Scott City; Joseph (Shaudel) Bain, 
Hays; Clint (Lucia) Bain, Ness City; Jed Bain, Wichita; Joshua (Vicky) 
Bain, Castle Rock, CO; Ashleigh (Landon) Harper, Eudora; Dustin 
(Cassandra) Bain, Shawnee; Audrey (Tyler) Ruder, Wichita; Nina &amp; 
Jonah Bain, Newport, OR, and 25 extraordinary great-grandchildren; Anna,
 Maggie, Isabella, Henry, Augustus, Isaac, Josephine, James, Ella, 
Ansleigh, Liam, Peter, Leo, Rudy, Patrick, Bernadette, Matthew, Levi, 
Kallie, Jaelynn, Emmersyn, Jaxson, Avery, Logan and Miles.&nbsp;

She is preceded in death by her mother and father; 3 sisters and 6 
brothers; granddaughter Molly Marie Bain; her son, Shannon Bain; 
son-in-law, Kris Gravenstein and her forever, loving companion Donald L.
 Bain.

The family asks donations be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation 
for Parkinson’s Research or the Ness City Public Library in memoriam of 
Mary A. Bain. Funeral services are still pending; please continue to 
check with Fitzgerald Funeral Home for updates on date, time and 
location. &nbsp;

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 </figure>Mary Arlene (Laas) Bain passed away peacefully and surrounded by love
 on May 22, 2022, at her home in Ness City, KS surrounded by love. She 
was born on April 4, 1931, to Jacob and Mary (Schneider) Laas in Utica, KS
 and was the youngest of 11 children. Mary was a 1949 graduate of Ness 
City High School and shortly after graduation married Donald L. Bain in 
July 1949 &amp; had six children.Throughout her life, Mary had many achievements including becoming a 
Realtor for Coldwell Banker in the mid 1980s. She worked for the Ness 
County Treasurers Office, Ness County Hospital in Medical Records, and 
the Ness City Public Library and was an active &amp; avid 
member/supporter of the United Methodist Church, the Ness County 
Historical Museum, and the Gradatim Club. To know Mary was to value the 
appreciation of joy she found in simplicity; a call or visit from family
 or friends, listening to favorite hymns or reading her Bible and 
spending hours outside, especially in her gardens - which if you ever 
had the pleasure of seeing, was like stepping into a Better Homes &amp; 
Gardens magazine (but better than Martha Stewart, as mom would say). In 
2016, Mary was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease which she fought 
bravely &amp; forcefully until the very end. She did not lose the battle
 against this enemy; she became the Victor of Freedom over its 
debilitation, never wavering from her faith or allowing her 
strength/mind succumb to such defeat.&nbsp;Mary was the epitome of a matriarch, the literal glue that bound her 
family together and will leave a tremendous void in all that loved and 
knew her. She leaves behind her wonderful children; Debbie (Bain) 
Gravenstein, Ness City; Mark (Lora) Bain, Brownell; Craig (Carol) Bain, 
Ness City; Ghoni Bain, Ness City and Stacy Bain, Ness City, her 
12incredible grandchildren; Alexa Bain, Ness City; Jessica (Timothy) 
Speno, Hays; Matthew (Shelby) Bain, Scott City; Joseph (Shaudel) Bain, 
Hays; Clint (Lucia) Bain, Ness City; Jed Bain, Wichita; Joshua (Vicky) 
Bain, Castle Rock, CO; Ashleigh (Landon) Harper, Eudora; Dustin 
(Cassandra) Bain, Shawnee; Audrey (Tyler) Ruder, Wichita; Nina &amp; 
Jonah Bain, Newport, OR, and 25 extraordinary great-grandchildren; Anna,
 Maggie, Isabella, Henry, Augustus, Isaac, Josephine, James, Ella, 
Ansleigh, Liam, Peter, Leo, Rudy, Patrick, Bernadette, Matthew, Levi, 
Kallie, Jaelynn, Emmersyn, Jaxson, Avery, Logan and Miles.&nbsp;She is preceded in death by her mother and father; 3 sisters and 6 
brothers; granddaughter Molly Marie Bain; her son, Shannon Bain; 
son-in-law, Kris Gravenstein and her forever, loving companion Donald L.
 Bain.The family asks donations be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation 
for Parkinson’s Research or the Ness City Public Library in memoriam of 
Mary A. Bain. Funeral services are still pending; please continue to 
check with Fitzgerald Funeral Home for updates on date, time and 
location. &nbsp;

Mary Arlene Bain

Donald Eugene Bethel passed away on May 21, 2022, in Plainville, Kansas 
at the age of 83. He was born on March 2, 1939, to Charles and Rose 
Bethel in Hartley, Iowa. Donald was united in marriage on December 24, 
1959, to Patricia Ann (Cain) Bethel. The couple was blessed with four 
sons: Greg, Scott, David, and Jason.
 Don grew up in Hartley, Iowa and attended Hartley High School. He 
was drafted by the United States Army to serve in the Korean War from 
1956 until his honorable discharge in 1959. He moved to Rooks County 
where he met his wife, Pat; they moved several times but always managed 
to return to the county they would call home. Don worked several jobs 
from repair work, to well service and tools, but his love was raising 
black angus cattle and farming the land to feed them. He enjoyed his 
time outdoors, fishing, hunting, mechanic work and stock car racing; and
 ending his day with the coldest beer he could find! He was tough but 
fair, straightforward, and honest. Don had an eye for detail and never 
missed spotting something out of place, out of the ordinary, or a deer. 
He was a member of the VFW Post 8871 and was also one of the original 
founders of the Plainville Rescue Squad.
 Don was an honorable man of integrity and hard work ethic. May his 
legacy be to love your family and country, to work hard, and at the end 
of the day, enjoy a nice cold beer.
 He is survived by his wife Pat of the home in Plainville, KS; sons, 
Greg (Jennifer) Bethel of Schoenchen, KS, Scott (K’Ann) Bethel of Palco,
 KS, David Bethel of Plainville, KS, Jason (Jamie) Bethel of Plainville,
 KS; sister, Alice Betten of Iowa; ten grandchildren and five 
great-grandchildren.
 Don is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Rose Bethel; 
and siblings, Adella Cummings, Jim Bethel, Bessie Bethel, Marion Bethel,
 Richard Bethel, Delbert Bethel, Leroy Bethel, Chuck Bethel, Clarence 
Peters, and Kenneth Bethel.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at 10:30 
AM at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Plainville. Visitation will also 
be at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2PM until 8PM.
 In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Don Bethel Memorial Fund to be allocated by the family at a later time.

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 </figure>Donald Eugene Bethel passed away on May 21, 2022, in Plainville, Kansas 
at the age of 83. He was born on March 2, 1939, to Charles and Rose 
Bethel in Hartley, Iowa. Donald was united in marriage on December 24, 
1959, to Patricia Ann (Cain) Bethel. The couple was blessed with four 
sons: Greg, Scott, David, and Jason.
 Don grew up in Hartley, Iowa and attended Hartley High School. He 
was drafted by the United States Army to serve in the Korean War from 
1956 until his honorable discharge in 1959. He moved to Rooks County 
where he met his wife, Pat; they moved several times but always managed 
to return to the county they would call home. Don worked several jobs 
from repair work, to well service and tools, but his love was raising 
black angus cattle and farming the land to feed them. He enjoyed his 
time outdoors, fishing, hunting, mechanic work and stock car racing; and
 ending his day with the coldest beer he could find! He was tough but 
fair, straightforward, and honest. Don had an eye for detail and never 
missed spotting something out of place, out of the ordinary, or a deer. 
He was a member of the VFW Post 8871 and was also one of the original 
founders of the Plainville Rescue Squad.
 Don was an honorable man of integrity and hard work ethic. May his 
legacy be to love your family and country, to work hard, and at the end 
of the day, enjoy a nice cold beer.
 He is survived by his wife Pat of the home in Plainville, KS; sons, 
Greg (Jennifer) Bethel of Schoenchen, KS, Scott (K’Ann) Bethel of Palco,
 KS, David Bethel of Plainville, KS, Jason (Jamie) Bethel of Plainville,
 KS; sister, Alice Betten of Iowa; ten grandchildren and five 
great-grandchildren.
 Don is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Rose Bethel; 
and siblings, Adella Cummings, Jim Bethel, Bessie Bethel, Marion Bethel,
 Richard Bethel, Delbert Bethel, Leroy Bethel, Chuck Bethel, Clarence 
Peters, and Kenneth Bethel.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at 10:30 
AM at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Plainville. Visitation will also 
be at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2PM until 8PM.
 In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Don Bethel Memorial Fund to be allocated by the family at a later time.

Donald Eugene Bethel

Evan William Hopkins, 20, died Sunday, May 15, 2022, at
 St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. He was born March 6, 2002, in 
Garden City, Kansas the son of Todd Alan &amp; Julie Ann (Gallaher) 
Hopkins. 
 Evan grew up in Garden City, where he attended Garden City schools 
and graduated from Garden City High School in 2020. He then moved to 
Manhattan, Kansas, where he has been an Agronomy student at Kansas State
 University. Evan had a passion for the outdoors. He enjoyed spending 
his time fishing, camping, hiking, and as an Eagle Scout he loved 
teaching scouting to younger Boy Scouts. He also had a love for animals
 and computers. Evan was a member of Venture Crew, Boy Scouts of 
America, and while in high school was on the high school Trap Shooting 
Team. 
 Survivors include his mother Julie Ann Hopkins of Manhattan, KS; a 
brother Brendan Hopkins of Manhattan, KS; a sister Cara Hopkins of St. 
Louis, MO; and his grandmothers Minnie M. Miller of Garden City, KS, and
 Carol Hopkins of Great Bend, KS. Evan is preceded in death by his 
father Todd Alan Hopkins; and his grandparents Les Hopkins, William 
Gallaher and Kathleen Gallaher. 
 Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2022,
 at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City with Rev. Warren 
Stecklein as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in 
Garden City. Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at
 Garnand Funeral Home in garden City.

 In lieu of flowers, the family 
requests memorials given to the Finney County Animal Shelter in care of 
the funeral home.

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 </figure>Evan William Hopkins, 20, died Sunday, May 15, 2022, at
 St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. He was born March 6, 2002, in 
Garden City, Kansas the son of Todd Alan &amp; Julie Ann (Gallaher) 
Hopkins. 
 Evan grew up in Garden City, where he attended Garden City schools 
and graduated from Garden City High School in 2020. He then moved to 
Manhattan, Kansas, where he has been an Agronomy student at Kansas State
 University. Evan had a passion for the outdoors. He enjoyed spending 
his time fishing, camping, hiking, and as an Eagle Scout he loved 
teaching scouting to younger Boy Scouts. He also had a love for animals
 and computers. Evan was a member of Venture Crew, Boy Scouts of 
America, and while in high school was on the high school Trap Shooting 
Team. 
 Survivors include his mother Julie Ann Hopkins of Manhattan, KS; a 
brother Brendan Hopkins of Manhattan, KS; a sister Cara Hopkins of St. 
Louis, MO; and his grandmothers Minnie M. Miller of Garden City, KS, and
 Carol Hopkins of Great Bend, KS. Evan is preceded in death by his 
father Todd Alan Hopkins; and his grandparents Les Hopkins, William 
Gallaher and Kathleen Gallaher. 
 Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2022,
 at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City with Rev. Warren 
Stecklein as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in 
Garden City. Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at
 Garnand Funeral Home in garden City. In lieu of flowers, the family 
requests memorials given to the Finney County Animal Shelter in care of 
the funeral home.

Evan William Hopkins

Carolyn Julia (Eller) Harvey passed away peacefully at the Bethesda 
Home in Goessel, Kansas, on May 20, 2022, at the age of 82. She was born 
November 13, 1939, to George LeRoy Eller and Hazel Irene (Proctor) Eller 
on a farm in Smith County, Kansas. She was the youngest of five 
children.

Carolyn attended school in Gaylord, Kansas, and graduated from high
 school in 1957. Soon after graduation, she moved to Denver, Colorado to
 work as a clerk in a downtown Denver business.

While working in Denver, Carolyn met Loren Harvey while Loren and 
her brother, Paul Eller, were in training at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri.
 On June 14, 1959, they were married at the First Nazarene Church in 
Gaylord. The young couple established their home in Beloit, Kansas.

Carolyn and Loren were blessed with two sons, Leroy and Eric. 
Carolyn was a homemaker and she took great pride in providing for her 
family in this manner during the early years of her sons’ lives.

In 1970, she was the Lead Census taker for Mitchell County, 
Kansas. After completing her tenure in this role, she provided daycare 
for other families in the family home. In 1980, she began as a 
substitute food service worker for USD 273 in Beloit, and was soon a 
full-time food service worker at Beloit Elementary School.

Carolyn loved reading, sewing clothes for her sons, cross 
stitching, canning vegetable from the family garden, making baby 
blankets for friends and family, doing puzzles, playing cards, and 
attending activities for Leroy and Eric. During her retirement, Carolyn 
enjoyed camping with friends, volunteering at the church, Mitchell 
County Hospital, and on the Mitchell County election board, and of 
course, attending the activities of her grandchildren as often as 
possible. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in 
Beloit, the United Methodist Women, and the Order of the Eastern Star in
 Beloit and later in Clay Center.

Carolyn is survived by her husband Loren; son Leroy and wife 
Winsome of McPherson, Kansas; three grandchildren, Gavin, Collin, and 
Isabella; two sisters-in-law, Betty Eller and Elaine Eller; as well as 
many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces 
and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Bernice 
and Blache; brothers, Richard and Paul; and her son, Eric.

Funeral services will be at 11 AM Thursday, May 26, at the Beloit 
First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 1-7 PM Wednesday 
at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
 given to the Church, Solomon Valley Hospice of Beloit, Nicol Home of 
Glasco, Good Shepherd Hospice of Newton, or the Bethesda Home of 
Goessel.

Carolyn Julia (Eller) Harvey passed away peacefully at the Bethesda 
Home in Goessel, Kansas, on May 20, 2022, at the age of 82. She was born 
November 13, 1939, to George LeRoy Eller and Hazel Irene (Proctor) Eller 
on a farm in Smith County, Kansas. She was the youngest of five 
children.Carolyn attended school in Gaylord, Kansas, and graduated from high
 school in 1957. Soon after graduation, she moved to Denver, Colorado to
 work as a clerk in a downtown Denver business.While working in Denver, Carolyn met Loren Harvey while Loren and 
her brother, Paul Eller, were in training at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri.
 On June 14, 1959, they were married at the First Nazarene Church in 
Gaylord. The young couple established their home in Beloit, Kansas.Carolyn and Loren were blessed with two sons, Leroy and Eric. 
Carolyn was a homemaker and she took great pride in providing for her 
family in this manner during the early years of her sons’ lives.In 1970, she was the Lead Census taker for Mitchell County, 
Kansas. After completing her tenure in this role, she provided daycare 
for other families in the family home. In 1980, she began as a 
substitute food service worker for USD 273 in Beloit, and was soon a 
full-time food service worker at Beloit Elementary School.Carolyn loved reading, sewing clothes for her sons, cross 
stitching, canning vegetable from the family garden, making baby 
blankets for friends and family, doing puzzles, playing cards, and 
attending activities for Leroy and Eric. During her retirement, Carolyn 
enjoyed camping with friends, volunteering at the church, Mitchell 
County Hospital, and on the Mitchell County election board, and of 
course, attending the activities of her grandchildren as often as 
possible. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in 
Beloit, the United Methodist Women, and the Order of the Eastern Star in
 Beloit and later in Clay Center.Carolyn is survived by her husband Loren; son Leroy and wife 
Winsome of McPherson, Kansas; three grandchildren, Gavin, Collin, and 
Isabella; two sisters-in-law, Betty Eller and Elaine Eller; as well as 
many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces 
and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Bernice 
and Blache; brothers, Richard and Paul; and her son, Eric.Funeral services will be at 11 AM Thursday, May 26, at the Beloit 
First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 1-7 PM Wednesday 
at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
 given to the Church, Solomon Valley Hospice of Beloit, Nicol Home of 
Glasco, Good Shepherd Hospice of Newton, or the Bethesda Home of 
Goessel.

Carolyn Julia (Eller) Harvey

Roger Dwain Robinson, 65, of Oberlin passed away on May 20, 2022, at his 
home with his family by his side. Roger was born on Jan. 4, 1957, in 
Bridgeport, NE to William “Bill” and Dorothy (Hamilton) Robinson.
 Roger grew up in Bayard, NE and attended Bayard High School.

He 
married Nancy Gabel on March 1, 1975, in Bayard, NE. To that union, they 
had 2 children: Chris and Tiffany. For many years, Roger took care of 
all the maintenance needs at the Decatur County Courthouse. In his 
spare time, he loved to read and work on his woodworking projects. But 
most of all he loved spending time with his family.
 Roger is survived by his wife, Nancy Robinson of Oberlin, KS; 
children: Chris (Kristin) Robinson of Jacksonville, FL and Tiffany 
(Tyler) Witt of Oberlin, KS; grandchildren: Trevor and Tessa Witt of 
Oberlin, KS and Cade and Kira Robinson of Jacksonville, FL; sisters: 
Bonnie (Glenn) Vavra of Zellwood, FL, Leatha Seaton of Holdredge, NE, 
Karen (Craig) Frerichs of Norfolk, NE, and Millie (Tom) Brandenburger of
 Genoa, NE.
 Memorial services will be held Monday, June 13, 2022, at 2:00PM at 
the Oberlin Covenant Church, Oberlin, KS.

 Memorial contributions may be
 made to the Oberlin Covenant Church or Hospice Service Inc.  In care of
 Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. Penn Ave., Oberlin, KS 67749.  Condolence 
can be left at www.paulsfh.com.&nbsp;

Roger Dwain Robinson, 65, of Oberlin passed away on May 20, 2022, at his 
home with his family by his side. Roger was born on Jan. 4, 1957, in 
Bridgeport, NE to William “Bill” and Dorothy (Hamilton) Robinson.
 Roger grew up in Bayard, NE and attended Bayard High School. He 
married Nancy Gabel on March 1, 1975, in Bayard, NE. To that union, they 
had 2 children: Chris and Tiffany. For many years, Roger took care of 
all the maintenance needs at the Decatur County Courthouse. In his 
spare time, he loved to read and work on his woodworking projects. But 
most of all he loved spending time with his family.
 Roger is survived by his wife, Nancy Robinson of Oberlin, KS; 
children: Chris (Kristin) Robinson of Jacksonville, FL and Tiffany 
(Tyler) Witt of Oberlin, KS; grandchildren: Trevor and Tessa Witt of 
Oberlin, KS and Cade and Kira Robinson of Jacksonville, FL; sisters: 
Bonnie (Glenn) Vavra of Zellwood, FL, Leatha Seaton of Holdredge, NE, 
Karen (Craig) Frerichs of Norfolk, NE, and Millie (Tom) Brandenburger of
 Genoa, NE.
 Memorial services will be held Monday, June 13, 2022, at 2:00PM at 
the Oberlin Covenant Church, Oberlin, KS. Memorial contributions may be
 made to the Oberlin Covenant Church or Hospice Service Inc. In care of
 Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. Penn Ave., Oberlin, KS 67749. Condolence 
can be left at www.paulsfh.com.&nbsp;

Roger Dwain Robinson

Howard Eugene Bosley, 83, passed away on May 22, 2022, at Harry Hynes
 Inpatient Unit in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on August 15, 1938, to 
Glenn and Helen (Portenier) Bosley in Haigler, Nebraska. Howard married 
Phyllis Bantam on August 24, 1958 in Orleans, Nebraska. She survives.

Coming from communities in Nebraska and Kansas, Howard was a Great 
Bend resident since the early 1970s. He graduated from Hemingford High 
School as valedictorian in 1956 and the University of Nebraska Lincoln 
in 1961 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, while being a member of 
Sigma Tau and Phi Mu Epsilon. Howard worked as a mechanical engineer and
 management for Canaday Steam Plant, Northern Gas Products, and Northern
 Natural Gas Co., from which he retired in 1993. He was a member of the 
First Presbyterian Church of Great Bend and Ellsworth where he served as
 an elder and deacon, lifetime member of ASME International, member of 
Jaycees, Rotary International, Lions Club, Lake Barton Golf Club, and a 
founding member of First Step Recycling. Howard was an avid golfer and 
Huskers football fan.

Survivors include his wife of the home; three sons, Eugene (Cindy) 
Bosley, Robert (Tammy) Bosley, Eric (Jennifer) Bosley; eleven 
grandchildren, Brandon (Bree), Melanie, Chancelor, Layne, Wright, Shane,
 Wynn, Hope, Andrew, Grant, and William Bosley; two step-granddaughters,
 Ashley Smith and Mallory (Austin) Case; and four 
step-great-grandchildren, Emma Stroda, Kade Benedict, Carter Case, 
Apollo Smith. He is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, 
Christina Bosley Whitley; and a brother and sister-in-law, Leslie 
(Norma) Bosley.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A 
celebration of life will be scheduled for a later date at the First 
Presbyterian Church, with Reverend Kathleen Luke presiding. In lieu of 
flowers, memorials can be made to the First Presbyterian Church or Lake 
Barton Golf Club, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Howard Eugene Bosley, 83, passed away on May 22, 2022, at Harry Hynes
 Inpatient Unit in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on August 15, 1938, to 
Glenn and Helen (Portenier) Bosley in Haigler, Nebraska. Howard married 
Phyllis Bantam on August 24, 1958 in Orleans, Nebraska. She survives.Coming from communities in Nebraska and Kansas, Howard was a Great 
Bend resident since the early 1970s. He graduated from Hemingford High 
School as valedictorian in 1956 and the University of Nebraska Lincoln 
in 1961 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, while being a member of 
Sigma Tau and Phi Mu Epsilon. Howard worked as a mechanical engineer and
 management for Canaday Steam Plant, Northern Gas Products, and Northern
 Natural Gas Co., from which he retired in 1993. He was a member of the 
First Presbyterian Church of Great Bend and Ellsworth where he served as
 an elder and deacon, lifetime member of ASME International, member of 
Jaycees, Rotary International, Lions Club, Lake Barton Golf Club, and a 
founding member of First Step Recycling. Howard was an avid golfer and 
Huskers football fan.Survivors include his wife of the home; three sons, Eugene (Cindy) 
Bosley, Robert (Tammy) Bosley, Eric (Jennifer) Bosley; eleven 
grandchildren, Brandon (Bree), Melanie, Chancelor, Layne, Wright, Shane,
 Wynn, Hope, Andrew, Grant, and William Bosley; two step-granddaughters,
 Ashley Smith and Mallory (Austin) Case; and four 
step-great-grandchildren, Emma Stroda, Kade Benedict, Carter Case, 
Apollo Smith. He is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, 
Christina Bosley Whitley; and a brother and sister-in-law, Leslie 
(Norma) Bosley.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A 
celebration of life will be scheduled for a later date at the First 
Presbyterian Church, with Reverend Kathleen Luke presiding. In lieu of 
flowers, memorials can be made to the First Presbyterian Church or Lake 
Barton Golf Club, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Howard Eugene Bosley

Hilary Dominic Dreiling was born in 
Victoria, Kansas, April 10, 1929, to Herman P. and Pauline (Windholz) 
Dreiling.&nbsp; He married Florence Fern (Naiman) Dreiling, June 21, 1962, in
 St. Joseph’s Church, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on 
Friday, February 1, 2009.

He had bachelor’s, master’s, and 
specialists’ degrees from Fort Hays State University. He also did 
graduate work at Wichita State University. He was a member of the Newman
 club, Half Century Club, and Phi Delta Kappa.

He taught at Quinter and Marion high 
schools for six years, and was a school principal for Salina, Claflin, 
and at Garden City for 20 years. Prior to being principal, he was the 
school district business manager at USD 457, Garden City, Kansas.

He served in the US Navy during the 
Korean War from 1948 to 1952. His first duty was aboard a ship, the USS 
Atlanta CL 104 for one year, as an office clerk he was then transferred 
to a naval administration building, Commander Western Sea Frontier, 
Treasure Island, San Francisco, California for his remaining three 
years, prior to his honorable discharge, as a Petty Officer.

He was a former member of the Victoria 
VFW and the Hays American Legion, the Claflin Lions Club, and a number 
of school administrative organizations.

Survivors include a brother, Julius H.&nbsp; Dreiling, Victoria; Two sisters, Tina Kuhn, Victoria and Leona Hatfield,
 Hays, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his 
parents; A sister, Ada Pfeifer, and three nephews.

Mass of Christian burial will be on 
Friday, May 27, 2022, at 10:00 AM at Saint Joseph's Church, Hays, 
Kansas. Visitation will be at the Church from 9:30 to 10:00. Private 
inurnment will be at a later date in the Basilica of Saint Fidelis 
Church Cemetery, Victoria.

Memorials are suggested to the Saint 
Joseph Church, or to the Basilica of Saint Fidelis Church Cemetery Fund,
 Victoria, in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 
2509 Vine St, Hays, Kansas 67601. Condolences can be left for the family
 at www.keithlyfuneralchapels.com.

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 </figure>Hilary Dominic Dreiling was born in 
Victoria, Kansas, April 10, 1929, to Herman P. and Pauline (Windholz) 
Dreiling.&nbsp; He married Florence Fern (Naiman) Dreiling, June 21, 1962, in
 St. Joseph’s Church, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on 
Friday, February 1, 2009.He had bachelor’s, master’s, and 
specialists’ degrees from Fort Hays State University. He also did 
graduate work at Wichita State University. He was a member of the Newman
 club, Half Century Club, and Phi Delta Kappa.He taught at Quinter and Marion high 
schools for six years, and was a school principal for Salina, Claflin, 
and at Garden City for 20 years. Prior to being principal, he was the 
school district business manager at USD 457, Garden City, Kansas.He served in the US Navy during the 
Korean War from 1948 to 1952. His first duty was aboard a ship, the USS 
Atlanta CL 104 for one year, as an office clerk he was then transferred 
to a naval administration building, Commander Western Sea Frontier, 
Treasure Island, San Francisco, California for his remaining three 
years, prior to his honorable discharge, as a Petty Officer.He was a former member of the Victoria 
VFW and the Hays American Legion, the Claflin Lions Club, and a number 
of school administrative organizations.Survivors include a brother, Julius H.&nbsp; Dreiling, Victoria; Two sisters, Tina Kuhn, Victoria and Leona Hatfield,
 Hays, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his 
parents; A sister, Ada Pfeifer, and three nephews.Mass of Christian burial will be on 
Friday, May 27, 2022, at 10:00 AM at Saint Joseph's Church, Hays, 
Kansas. Visitation will be at the Church from 9:30 to 10:00. Private 
inurnment will be at a later date in the Basilica of Saint Fidelis 
Church Cemetery, Victoria.Memorials are suggested to the Saint 
Joseph Church, or to the Basilica of Saint Fidelis Church Cemetery Fund,
 Victoria, in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 
2509 Vine St, Hays, Kansas 67601. Condolences can be left for the family
 at www.keithlyfuneralchapels.com.

Hilary Dominic Dreiling

Thursday, July 22nd, 1943-Saturday, May 21st, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Thursday, July 22nd, 1943-Saturday, May 21st, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Twila Lou Miller

November 17, 1932
 -
 May 20, 2022

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Twila-Francis?obId=24901607#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>November 17, 1932
 -
 May 20, 2022 An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Twila-Francis?obId=24901607#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Twila Francis

Thomas G. Wall, age 68, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the 
Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on April 2, 
1954, in Denver, Colorado, the son of Thomas Charles and Maxine Faye 
Haley Wall.&nbsp; A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 2016 moving from 
Aurora, Colorado, he was a retired plumber.

He was a member of the Sons of The American Legion.

Survivors include his One Daughter - Kelli &amp; Major Roberts of 
Scott City, Kansas, Two Sons - Josh &amp; Heather Wall of Parker, 
Colorado, Mike Wall of Castle Rock, Colorado, One Sister - Vicki 
Hitchcock of Eaton, Colorado, and Six Grandchildren.

Memorial Funeral Services will be held at a later date.

Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers may be written to the Thomas Wall 
Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

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 </figure>Thomas G. Wall, age 68, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the 
Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on April 2, 
1954, in Denver, Colorado, the son of Thomas Charles and Maxine Faye 
Haley Wall.&nbsp; A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 2016 moving from 
Aurora, Colorado, he was a retired plumber.He was a member of the Sons of The American Legion.Survivors include his One Daughter - Kelli &amp; Major Roberts of 
Scott City, Kansas, Two Sons - Josh &amp; Heather Wall of Parker, 
Colorado, Mike Wall of Castle Rock, Colorado, One Sister - Vicki 
Hitchcock of Eaton, Colorado, and Six Grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his Parents.Memorial Funeral Services will be held at a later date.There will be no calling times.Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers may be written to the Thomas Wall 
Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Thomas Gilman Wall

James LeRoy Whipple, 88 passed away May 21, 2022, at Hodgeman County Intermediate Swing Bed, Jetmore, Kansas.

He was born March 29, 1934, in Powers County, Colorado, the son of 
James Bowie and Winnifred Burk Whipple. A longtime area resident; he was
 the Owner/Operator of the Jim Whipple Service Station.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Jetmore; the Jedidiah
 Smith Muzzleloaders, was a charter member of the full Gospel 
International mens group, the Pairs and Squares Square Dancers and the 
Jetmore Fire Department.

On November 25, 1954, he married Marcella DeLaney in Tribune, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include; three daughters, Marcia (Jay) Hahn, Hanston,
 Marla (Jay) Burns, Hutchinson and Marlene Maupin, Jetmore; a brother, 
David Whipple, Jetmore, eight grandchildren and thirteen great 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by; a daughter, Machele Reneé Whipple, a 
brother, Henry Whipple, two sisters, Alberta Reiger and Roberta Winget.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Jetmore United 
Methodist Church, with Reverend Mark Durham and Pastor Peter Mtuamwari 
presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at 
Beckwith Funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Fairmount Cemetery, 
Jetmore, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to the Jetmore United Methodist Church, 
Hodgeman County EMS, Jetmore Fire Department or the Hanston Fire 
Department.; all in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, P.O. Box 663, 
Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>James LeRoy Whipple, 88 passed away May 21, 2022, at Hodgeman County Intermediate Swing Bed, Jetmore, Kansas.He was born March 29, 1934, in Powers County, Colorado, the son of 
James Bowie and Winnifred Burk Whipple. A longtime area resident; he was
 the Owner/Operator of the Jim Whipple Service Station.He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Jetmore; the Jedidiah
 Smith Muzzleloaders, was a charter member of the full Gospel 
International mens group, the Pairs and Squares Square Dancers and the 
Jetmore Fire Department.On November 25, 1954, he married Marcella DeLaney in Tribune, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include; three daughters, Marcia (Jay) Hahn, Hanston,
 Marla (Jay) Burns, Hutchinson and Marlene Maupin, Jetmore; a brother, 
David Whipple, Jetmore, eight grandchildren and thirteen great 
grandchildren.He was preceded in death by; a daughter, Machele Reneé Whipple, a 
brother, Henry Whipple, two sisters, Alberta Reiger and Roberta Winget.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Jetmore United 
Methodist Church, with Reverend Mark Durham and Pastor Peter Mtuamwari 
presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at 
Beckwith Funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Fairmount Cemetery, 
Jetmore, Kansas.Memorials may be given to the Jetmore United Methodist Church, 
Hodgeman County EMS, Jetmore Fire Department or the Hanston Fire 
Department.; all in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, P.O. Box 663, 
Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;

James LeRoy Whipple

Richard A. Dodson, 71, died May 19, 2022 ending his ongoing challenges 
with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born June 14, 1950, in Albuquerque, New 
Mexico, the youngest son of Martha E. (Delgado) Nielson and Conrad C. 
Dodson. Rick, after leaving home at age 14, was semi-adopted by 
his new chosen family, the Schmidts of Hays, Kansas. He later became a 
graduate of St. Joseph’s Military Academy. Rick earned degrees in both 
Business Management and Psychology from the University of New Mexico and
 joined corporate America working for Litton Industries as a regional 
sales manager. He started his own marketing and management consulting 
company (Drake Systems, Inc.), in 1986, in Tulsa. Retiring in 2007, Rick
 with his wife, Robin, spent most of their time being grandparents to 
five grandchildren from their five children. Aside from various 
philanthropic endeavors, Rick stayed active in golf and tennis with a 
special group of fraternal friends known as the “Rafters”. In 2017, upon
 receiving his terminal illness prognosis, Rick bought a small farm just
 a mile away from his and Robin’s home. There, he spent many days 
clearing the land, tending to the chickens, ducks, and gardens. Allowing
 him to once again relive the “good life” he fondly remembered from 
Kansas that brought him the appreciation of humility and the inner peace
 of simplicity. In addition to his parents, Rick was preceded in
 death by his older brother, Bob Dodson. Surviving, in addition to his 
beloved wife and best friend, Robin, are his sister, Carol Stringfield 
and her husband, Foster; Rick’s five children: Adam, Kristy, Clay, 
Stephanie, and Jordan and their respective partners and by his “Little 
Monkeys” and magical grandchildren: Jaxsen, Alexis, Addison, Connor, and
 Norah. Rick chose to be cremated in lieu of a funeral. He asked
 that a donation be made to the Rafter Living Tree Memorial c/o Indian 
Springs Rafter Fund. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Bixby-South Tulsa Funeral Service &amp; Crematory.&nbsp;

Richard A. Dodson, 71, died May 19, 2022 ending his ongoing challenges 
with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born June 14, 1950, in Albuquerque, New 
Mexico, the youngest son of Martha E. (Delgado) Nielson and Conrad C. 
Dodson. Rick, after leaving home at age 14, was semi-adopted by 
his new chosen family, the Schmidts of Hays, Kansas. He later became a 
graduate of St. Joseph’s Military Academy. Rick earned degrees in both 
Business Management and Psychology from the University of New Mexico and
 joined corporate America working for Litton Industries as a regional 
sales manager. He started his own marketing and management consulting 
company (Drake Systems, Inc.), in 1986, in Tulsa. Retiring in 2007, Rick
 with his wife, Robin, spent most of their time being grandparents to 
five grandchildren from their five children. Aside from various 
philanthropic endeavors, Rick stayed active in golf and tennis with a 
special group of fraternal friends known as the “Rafters”. In 2017, upon
 receiving his terminal illness prognosis, Rick bought a small farm just
 a mile away from his and Robin’s home. There, he spent many days 
clearing the land, tending to the chickens, ducks, and gardens. Allowing
 him to once again relive the “good life” he fondly remembered from 
Kansas that brought him the appreciation of humility and the inner peace
 of simplicity. In addition to his parents, Rick was preceded in
 death by his older brother, Bob Dodson. Surviving, in addition to his 
beloved wife and best friend, Robin, are his sister, Carol Stringfield 
and her husband, Foster; Rick’s five children: Adam, Kristy, Clay, 
Stephanie, and Jordan and their respective partners and by his “Little 
Monkeys” and magical grandchildren: Jaxsen, Alexis, Addison, Connor, and
 Norah. Rick chose to be cremated in lieu of a funeral. He asked
 that a donation be made to the Rafter Living Tree Memorial c/o Indian 
Springs Rafter Fund. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Bixby-South Tulsa Funeral Service &amp; Crematory.&nbsp;

Richard A. Dodson

Kellie Rae (Murphy) Connell, age 54, of Murray, KY, passed away on 
Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House 
in Murray. She was surrounded by her loving family after a long, 
difficult, and courageous fight with metastatic melanoma.

Kellie was born April 9, 1968, in Independence, MO. She spent most of
 her formative years in Hays, KS, where she graduated from Hays High in 
1986. She attended the University of Kansas and Missouri State 
University. Kellie worked for Kraft Foodservice in Salem, MO where she 
met the love of her life, Jay Connell. They were married in the Harper 
Chapel United Methodist Church in Osage Beach, MO. Kellie, Jay, and 
their family moved to Murray in 2000.

Kellie and Jay's love story continued for almost 29 years of marriage
 and were blessed with two beautiful, strong, and very capable 
daughters, Madison Mendel (Jason), Atlanta, GA, and Kendra (fiancé Cole 
Riley), Murray, KY.

Kellie was also survived by her loving parents, Don and Carole 
Murphy, and her sister and lifelong friend, Kimberly (Murphy) Gomez, of 
Spring Hill, TN.

Kellie loved her life, family, friends, and her God. Kellie was the 
Executive Administrative Assistant to the President/CEO of Industrial 
Training Services. She was a member of the First United Methodist 
Church. She was most proud of being a great wife and mother. Kellie was 
always first in line to volunteer her time at fund-raisers, carpooling 
kids to and from sporting events, and providing afterschool child-care 
for her friends. She was so very proud of the wonderful young women that
 she and Jay ushered into adulthood. Kellie's life was shortened, but no
 less full of love, and accomplishments.

A celebration of Kellie's life will be announced at a later date.

The family requests that any donation be made in her memory to the 
Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, KY 
42071.

Online condolences can be made at <a href="http://www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com">www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com</a>

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 </figure>Kellie Rae (Murphy) Connell, age 54, of Murray, KY, passed away on 
Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House 
in Murray. She was surrounded by her loving family after a long, 
difficult, and courageous fight with metastatic melanoma.Kellie was born April 9, 1968, in Independence, MO. She spent most of
 her formative years in Hays, KS, where she graduated from Hays High in 
1986. She attended the University of Kansas and Missouri State 
University. Kellie worked for Kraft Foodservice in Salem, MO where she 
met the love of her life, Jay Connell. They were married in the Harper 
Chapel United Methodist Church in Osage Beach, MO. Kellie, Jay, and 
their family moved to Murray in 2000.Kellie and Jay's love story continued for almost 29 years of marriage
 and were blessed with two beautiful, strong, and very capable 
daughters, Madison Mendel (Jason), Atlanta, GA, and Kendra (fiancé Cole 
Riley), Murray, KY.Kellie was also survived by her loving parents, Don and Carole 
Murphy, and her sister and lifelong friend, Kimberly (Murphy) Gomez, of 
Spring Hill, TN.Kellie loved her life, family, friends, and her God. Kellie was the 
Executive Administrative Assistant to the President/CEO of Industrial 
Training Services. She was a member of the First United Methodist 
Church. She was most proud of being a great wife and mother. Kellie was 
always first in line to volunteer her time at fund-raisers, carpooling 
kids to and from sporting events, and providing afterschool child-care 
for her friends. She was so very proud of the wonderful young women that
 she and Jay ushered into adulthood. Kellie's life was shortened, but no
 less full of love, and accomplishments.A celebration of Kellie's life will be announced at a later date.The family requests that any donation be made in her memory to the 
Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, KY 
42071.Online condolences can be made at <a href="http://www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com">www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com</a>

Kellie Rae (Murphy) Connell

Mary Arlene Bain, age 91, passed away at her home on May 22, 2022.&nbsp; She was born on April 4, 1931.

Memorial services are pending with Fitzgerald Funeral Home.

Mary Arlene Bain, age 91, passed away at her home on May 22, 2022.&nbsp; She was born on April 4, 1931.Memorial services are pending with Fitzgerald Funeral Home.

Richard John Lutters, age 62, died on May 19, 2022, at Wesley Medical 
Center, Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on February 8, 1960, in Ransom, 
Kansas the youngest son of Joseph and Marcella (Kraus) Lutters.

Viewing will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City on 
Wednesday, May 25, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.&nbsp; A Rosary will be
 held at St. Aloysius Church, Ransom at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Parish
 Vigil.&nbsp; The funeral will be held at the church on Thursday, May 26, 
2022, 10:30 a.m. followed by burial in the St. Aloysius Cemetery, 
Ransom.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Ransom Fire Department.&nbsp; 
Memories and words of support may be left for the family by writing in 
the guest book at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

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 </figure>Richard John Lutters, age 62, died on May 19, 2022, at Wesley Medical 
Center, Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on February 8, 1960, in Ransom, 
Kansas the youngest son of Joseph and Marcella (Kraus) Lutters.Viewing will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City on 
Wednesday, May 25, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.&nbsp; A Rosary will be
 held at St. Aloysius Church, Ransom at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Parish
 Vigil.&nbsp; The funeral will be held at the church on Thursday, May 26, 
2022, 10:30 a.m. followed by burial in the St. Aloysius Cemetery, 
Ransom.Memorial contributions may be given to the Ransom Fire Department.&nbsp; 
Memories and words of support may be left for the family by writing in 
the guest book at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

Richard John Lutters

Elmer Jay Kathka was born March 16, 1926, on the family farm near 
Oberlin, Kansas to Julius Arthur Kathka and Cora (Barrett) Kathka. He 
was raised in Oberlin and attended school there, graduating from Decatur
 Community High School with the class of 1944. 
 Elmer joined the US Navy with his twin brother Elner in 1944 and 
served on the USS Rockbridge as a Seaman 1st Class. He was honorably 
discharged in 1946.
 In 1949, Elmer married Colleen (White) Kathka in Oberlin. They 
resided in Oberlin and 4 children were born to this union, Steve Kathka,
 Mara (Kathka) Crawford, Warren Kathka and Marrianne (Kathka) Ryno. 
They were married for 28 years. 
 Elmer was married to Kay Lebsack in 1980. They were married for 1 
year. He then married Violet Brown in 1983, they were married for 25 
years. 
 Elmer farmed the family farm north of Oberlin in addition to several
 leased properties in Decatur County. He owned and operated the 5th 
Wheel Service Station and Café for 30 years. He also ran and operated 
the Oberlin Insurance Agency for 10 years. Elmer was a past President 
of the Highway 83 Association, a member of the United Methodist church, 
VFW and American Legion. 
 On Saturday, May 14, 2022, Elmer passed away at his home at Kinship 
Pointe, McCook, NE from natural causes. He was 96 years, 1 month and 29
 days. 
 Survivors include Warren Kathka (son) and his wife Angela Ft. Worth,
 TX, Marrianne (Kathka) Ryno (daughter) and her husband Michael, 
Jefferson City, MO, Grandchildren Marcus Machart and his wife Karen, 
Smithfield, VA, Mandel Machart and his wife Pramila, Sterling Heights, 
MI, Matthew Machart and his wife Dakari, Clearwater, KS, Cassandra 
Lentz, Salt Lake City, UT and Callie (Lentz) Cummings and her husband 
Christopher, Leavenworth, KS, other great grandchildren, family and 
friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius Kathka and 
Cora (Barrett) Kathka, two children Steve E. Kathka and Mara Lou 
(Kathka) Crawford, Grandson Kim Kathka, Siblings John J Kathka, Arlin 
Kathka, Gilbert Kathka, Vonda (Kathka) Thrasher, Lyman Kathka, Della 
(Kathka) Carter and Elner Kathka.
 Graveside services will be held on May 27th, 2022, at 11:00 AM at 
Oberlin Cemetery, Oberlin, KS. In lieu of flowers memorial 
contributions may be made to the Oberlin American Legion Post #70. 
Condolence can be left at www.paulsfh.com.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>Elmer Jay Kathka was born March 16, 1926, on the family farm near 
Oberlin, Kansas to Julius Arthur Kathka and Cora (Barrett) Kathka. He 
was raised in Oberlin and attended school there, graduating from Decatur
 Community High School with the class of 1944. 
 Elmer joined the US Navy with his twin brother Elner in 1944 and 
served on the USS Rockbridge as a Seaman 1st Class. He was honorably 
discharged in 1946.
 In 1949, Elmer married Colleen (White) Kathka in Oberlin. They 
resided in Oberlin and 4 children were born to this union, Steve Kathka,
 Mara (Kathka) Crawford, Warren Kathka and Marrianne (Kathka) Ryno. 
They were married for 28 years. 
 Elmer was married to Kay Lebsack in 1980. They were married for 1 
year. He then married Violet Brown in 1983, they were married for 25 
years. 
 Elmer farmed the family farm north of Oberlin in addition to several
 leased properties in Decatur County. He owned and operated the 5th 
Wheel Service Station and Café for 30 years. He also ran and operated 
the Oberlin Insurance Agency for 10 years. Elmer was a past President 
of the Highway 83 Association, a member of the United Methodist church, 
VFW and American Legion. 
 On Saturday, May 14, 2022, Elmer passed away at his home at Kinship 
Pointe, McCook, NE from natural causes. He was 96 years, 1 month and 29
 days. 
 Survivors include Warren Kathka (son) and his wife Angela Ft. Worth,
 TX, Marrianne (Kathka) Ryno (daughter) and her husband Michael, 
Jefferson City, MO, Grandchildren Marcus Machart and his wife Karen, 
Smithfield, VA, Mandel Machart and his wife Pramila, Sterling Heights, 
MI, Matthew Machart and his wife Dakari, Clearwater, KS, Cassandra 
Lentz, Salt Lake City, UT and Callie (Lentz) Cummings and her husband 
Christopher, Leavenworth, KS, other great grandchildren, family and 
friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius Kathka and 
Cora (Barrett) Kathka, two children Steve E. Kathka and Mara Lou 
(Kathka) Crawford, Grandson Kim Kathka, Siblings John J Kathka, Arlin 
Kathka, Gilbert Kathka, Vonda (Kathka) Thrasher, Lyman Kathka, Della 
(Kathka) Carter and Elner Kathka.
 Graveside services will be held on May 27th, 2022, at 11:00 AM at 
Oberlin Cemetery, Oberlin, KS. In lieu of flowers memorial 
contributions may be made to the Oberlin American Legion Post #70. 
Condolence can be left at www.paulsfh.com.&nbsp;

Elmer Jay Kathka

Lilly Marie “Lil” Penka, 83, passed away May 21, 2022, at her home in
 Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born January 9, 1939, in Garden City, to Al A. and
 Albertina (Urban) Dreiling. Lil married Donald Lee Penka Nov. 25, 1963,
 in Garden City.&nbsp; He died Aug. 10, 2021.

Lil, a resident of Great Bend since 1963 coming from Garden City, was
 a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church,
 Daughters of Isabella and the Altar Society.&nbsp; Lil operated a home day 
care for many years, in which she maintained relationships with many of 
the children she cared for.&nbsp; Because of all those relationships, the 
family would like to invite any of her kids and their families to sit 
together at the church. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, traveling and 
cherished family time and her grandchildren’s events.&nbsp;

Survivors include one son, Matt Penka and his wife Christi of Great 
Bend; two daughters, Michele Smith and husband Delbert of Topeka, and 
Melissa Sides of Hutchinson; seven grandchildren, Lauren Penka, Blake 
Penka, Dru Penka, Sarah Smith, Samantha Smith, Ashley Sides and Braden 
Sides; one sister, Violet Fry of Garden City; and one brother-in-law, 
Vincent Simmons of Garden City.

She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Marcene Penka; a 
brother Johnny Dreiling and his wife Helen; two sisters, Mary Ann 
Campbell and husband Jerry, and Sylvia Simmons; and a brother-in-law 
Melvin Fry.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2022, 
at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Prakash 
Kola presiding.&nbsp; Interment will be in Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Bryant 
Funeral Home, with an Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m., Daughters of 
Isabella Rosary at 6:00 p.m. and Vigil at 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Memorials may be 
given to The Don and Lil Penka Scholarship Fund, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Lilly Marie “Lil” Penka, 83, passed away May 21, 2022, at her home in
 Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born January 9, 1939, in Garden City, to Al A. and
 Albertina (Urban) Dreiling. Lil married Donald Lee Penka Nov. 25, 1963,
 in Garden City.&nbsp; He died Aug. 10, 2021.Lil, a resident of Great Bend since 1963 coming from Garden City, was
 a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church,
 Daughters of Isabella and the Altar Society.&nbsp; Lil operated a home day 
care for many years, in which she maintained relationships with many of 
the children she cared for.&nbsp; Because of all those relationships, the 
family would like to invite any of her kids and their families to sit 
together at the church. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, traveling and 
cherished family time and her grandchildren’s events.&nbsp;Survivors include one son, Matt Penka and his wife Christi of Great 
Bend; two daughters, Michele Smith and husband Delbert of Topeka, and 
Melissa Sides of Hutchinson; seven grandchildren, Lauren Penka, Blake 
Penka, Dru Penka, Sarah Smith, Samantha Smith, Ashley Sides and Braden 
Sides; one sister, Violet Fry of Garden City; and one brother-in-law, 
Vincent Simmons of Garden City.She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Marcene Penka; a 
brother Johnny Dreiling and his wife Helen; two sisters, Mary Ann 
Campbell and husband Jerry, and Sylvia Simmons; and a brother-in-law 
Melvin Fry.Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2022, 
at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Prakash 
Kola presiding.&nbsp; Interment will be in Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Bryant 
Funeral Home, with an Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m., Daughters of 
Isabella Rosary at 6:00 p.m. and Vigil at 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Memorials may be 
given to The Don and Lil Penka Scholarship Fund, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Lilly Marie 'Lil' Penka

July 28, 1947
 -
 May 21, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

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 </figure>July 28, 1947
 -
 May 21, 2022 An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Dennis Roy Miller

Andrew Charles Melcher, 71, of Greeley, Colorado, went to be with His Lord &amp; Heavenly families on February 1, 2022, from his home in Greeley. Andrew was born in Wichita, Ks the third of six children to Cleo E. &amp; Patricia J. (Stoll) Melcher on June 16, 1950. 

He grew up &amp; attended grade, junior &amp; senior high schools in Schulte, Wichita, &amp; Salina ,Ks. He also attended Fort Hays State University, Hays, Ks &amp; Newman University, Wichita, Ks before moving onto his career working with heavy industrial equipment. Andrew lived most of his adult life in both Colorado &amp; California before returning to Colorado for his retirement years. 

Andrew is preceded in death by his parents, by his youngest &amp; oldest brothers: Arnold. K &amp; Christopher E.; by all his aunts, uncles as well as some cousins &amp; friends. 

Andy is survived by three siblings, Madelon (Lowell) Melcher-Scripter, Michael (Susan Beamer)Melcher, &amp; Denise (Daryl) Batchelor as well as nieces, nephews, cousins &amp; friends. Andy was an avid Denver Bronco's fan, never interrupt Bronco game!! In Andy's pre-California days while living in Colorado, he owned &amp; rode a motorcycle. He especially enjoyed riding it in the Colorado mountains. John Denver; especially "Rocky Mountain High" is a remembered favorite. Andy's family is very appreciative the assistance &amp; support from his Greeley neighbors &amp; a close friend he worked &amp; lived with both in California &amp; Colorado. A Celebration of Life will occur in Kansas later this year. 

Memorials may be made to one chosen by sender. To leave condolences with Andy's family visit: NCCcremation.com

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 </figure>Andrew Charles Melcher, 71, of Greeley, Colorado, went to be with His Lord &amp; Heavenly families on February 1, 2022, from his home in Greeley. Andrew was born in Wichita, Ks the third of six children to Cleo E. &amp; Patricia J. (Stoll) Melcher on June 16, 1950. He grew up &amp; attended grade, junior &amp; senior high schools in Schulte, Wichita, &amp; Salina ,Ks. He also attended Fort Hays State University, Hays, Ks &amp; Newman University, Wichita, Ks before moving onto his career working with heavy industrial equipment. Andrew lived most of his adult life in both Colorado &amp; California before returning to Colorado for his retirement years. Andrew is preceded in death by his parents, by his youngest &amp; oldest brothers: Arnold. K &amp; Christopher E.; by all his aunts, uncles as well as some cousins &amp; friends. Andy is survived by three siblings, Madelon (Lowell) Melcher-Scripter, Michael (Susan Beamer)Melcher, &amp; Denise (Daryl) Batchelor as well as nieces, nephews, cousins &amp; friends. Andy was an avid Denver Bronco's fan, never interrupt Bronco game!! In Andy's pre-California days while living in Colorado, he owned &amp; rode a motorcycle. He especially enjoyed riding it in the Colorado mountains. John Denver; especially "Rocky Mountain High" is a remembered favorite. Andy's family is very appreciative the assistance &amp; support from his Greeley neighbors &amp; a close friend he worked &amp; lived with both in California &amp; Colorado. A Celebration of Life will occur in Kansas later this year. Memorials may be made to one chosen by sender. To leave condolences with Andy's family visit: NCCcremation.com

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