Wilma J. Witterstaetter, 87, died April 14, 2022, at Ranchwood 
Nursing Center, Yukon, Oklahoma.&nbsp; She was born June 19, 1934, in 
Ashdown, Arkansas, the daughter of Ray and Anne (Munson) Joyce.&nbsp;

On June 5, 1951, she married Harry S. Witterstaetter III, in Texarkana, Texas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on May 27, 2011.

Survivors include: a daughter, Teresa Hutter of Mustang, Oklahoma; 
two grandchildren, Trina Hutter (Jack Lear) of Grand Prairie, Texas, and
 Troy Hutter (Elizabeth) of Frisco, Texas; and three great grandsons, 
Lance Hutter, Chance (Jordan) Hutter and Zachary Hutter.

A Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 
Hoisington City Cemetery, with Pastor Chris Lehew and Pastor Amy Foster 
presiding.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in care of
 Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

<figure>
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 </figure>Wilma J. Witterstaetter, 87, died April 14, 2022, at Ranchwood 
Nursing Center, Yukon, Oklahoma.&nbsp; She was born June 19, 1934, in 
Ashdown, Arkansas, the daughter of Ray and Anne (Munson) Joyce.&nbsp;On June 5, 1951, she married Harry S. Witterstaetter III, in Texarkana, Texas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on May 27, 2011.Survivors include: a daughter, Teresa Hutter of Mustang, Oklahoma; 
two grandchildren, Trina Hutter (Jack Lear) of Grand Prairie, Texas, and
 Troy Hutter (Elizabeth) of Frisco, Texas; and three great grandsons, 
Lance Hutter, Chance (Jordan) Hutter and Zachary Hutter.A Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 
Hoisington City Cemetery, with Pastor Chris Lehew and Pastor Amy Foster 
presiding.Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in care of
 Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Wilma J. Witterstaetter

Paula Jean Haskett went home to be with Jesus on April 14, 2022, at the age of 59.  Paula was born on June 6, 1962, to Sterling and Pauline Bagby, and from the very beginning, her life was an adventure; arriving six weeks early, the doctor gave Sterling the decision to save baby Paula, or Pauline. Instead of choosing, Sterling insisted that the doctor “go save them both!”; in that moment, the incredible spark in her soul was ignited. Paula adored growing up with her two older brothers Steve and Bob in the family home that was directly above the drive-in theatre in Stockton, KS. A few years later, on her 19th birthday, Paula married the love of her life, Nick Haskett.  From this union they birthed two children, Eli and Nicole. Years later, due to God’s providence and their overflowing love, they took in and adopted their young niece Sammie, whom they raised and cherished as their own.

Nick and Paula’s home was a community hub for the kids, their classmates, friends, extended family or anyone who needed a safe place to land.  The house was always full of a crowd, and often included people they barely knew. And of course, everyone was always welcome at their table for the best home cooking they’d ever had.

Throughout the years, Paula became a staple in the community. She owned and operated the Majestic Theatre in Phillipsburg for over fourteen years, where she was known for holding New Years Eve movie parties and designing movie-themed parade floats. She also dove head-first into many other activities, including a fourteen-year-long season as Boy Scout Master. Paula’s church involvement was broad, impactful, and always held her greatest devotion: She served as the Sunday School Superintendent at Pleasant Green Assembly of God, and helped pioneer the Wednesday night Missionettes program that continues to this day at Heartland Worship Center. After her career with the theatre, Paula became a school bus driver, and later a Para professional. All of this, while her ministry continued as Children’s Pastor at Heartland Worship Center, relentlessly loving kids and creating young leaders. She enjoyed “her kids” in every role she fulfilled, whether on the bus, in the classroom, or at church.  When Halloween came around, you would find Paula dressed up as a hippie, mime, backwoods country hillbilly, or even a mad scientist running the halls of the school. She would do anything to give the kids a happy day.   

A true world changer in every season of her life, Paula poured love into the lives of everyone around her. In her eyes, each person she met and every job that she held was another opportunity to care about someone. A life coach by nature, she tutored countless youth to help them reach their goals; whether it was with Boy Scouts, earning a high school diploma, or cultivating a passion for children’s ministry, Paula diligently worked with her own kids, and countless others in the community, through all their achievements.  Everyone who knew Paula quickly realized how she always believed in their potential, and greatness…often before they believed in it for themselves.

Paula had an authentic and uniquely personal relationship with everyone. She loved her friends, co-workers, church kids, nieces &amp; nephews, siblings, and in-laws, all were special to her.  But a new kind of love was sparked in her heart once she became a Nana; her greatest joys in life were her grandkids – Avalee, Paelyn, Emmie, Levi, Ryker, Everly, Cole (aka “George”), and Henry.  Moments with them were precious to her, and she used every opportunity she had to lavish them with love and care. Given the option, each grandchild would gladly have chosen to live with Nana and Pops, full-time.

Having never met a stranger, Paula’s vibrant presence in every room and her endlessly-giving heart made it clear to everyone that she was special, earning her the title of “Aunt Paula” to many. A genuine, passionate love for Jesus, and the joy that comes from having a relationship with Him, were a continuous flow out of her heart. Even after her cancer diagnosis, Paula’s unshakeable faith defined her, as she resolutely accepted any and every possible outcome with peace, and confidence in Him. True to her nature, in the moment Paula learned that her cancer was no longer treatable, she bravely announced to the room “well, off to the next adventure”.  She knew that if her time on earth was short, she was closer than ever to her heavenly home. It was that relentless, Jesus-driven optimism during her battle with cancer that made her last months so remarkable; and in the truest example of a husband’s love, the way Nick walked hand-in-hand with Paula through every step of their journey was an inspiration to their family, and to everyone who witnessed it.

Never wanting to give up on her goals, Paula diligently carved out time during her years of treatment to complete her college degree, just weeks before her promotion to heaven. Paula Haskett lived life with an intense spark, uncontainable joy and overflowing regard for others, to her last day. Those who loved her can honor her best by spreading kindness and loving the way she did…just like Jesus.

Paula’s survivors include husband Nick Haskett; children Eli and Melody Haskett, Sammie and JD Washington, Nicole and Nathan Spar; eight grandchildren; brother Bob and wife Bridget Bagby, as well as brother Steve and wife LeAnn Bagby; many nieces and nephews, and countless others she touched in this life.

Funeral services will be held Wed., April 20, at 10:00 a.m in the Heartland Worship Center, Agra, with Rev. J.D. Washington &amp; Rev. Chris Baker officiating. The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page. Burial will follow in the Haskett Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Heartland Worship Center Children’s Ministry.

Visitation will be from 12:00 to 9:00 Monday &amp; 9:00 to 9:00 Tuesday with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 7:00 Tuesday evening.

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 </figure>Paula Jean Haskett went home to be with Jesus on April 14, 2022, at the age of 59. Paula was born on June 6, 1962, to Sterling and Pauline Bagby, and from the very beginning, her life was an adventure; arriving six weeks early, the doctor gave Sterling the decision to save baby Paula, or Pauline. Instead of choosing, Sterling insisted that the doctor “go save them both!”; in that moment, the incredible spark in her soul was ignited. Paula adored growing up with her two older brothers Steve and Bob in the family home that was directly above the drive-in theatre in Stockton, KS. A few years later, on her 19th birthday, Paula married the love of her life, Nick Haskett. From this union they birthed two children, Eli and Nicole. Years later, due to God’s providence and their overflowing love, they took in and adopted their young niece Sammie, whom they raised and cherished as their own.Nick and Paula’s home was a community hub for the kids, their classmates, friends, extended family or anyone who needed a safe place to land. The house was always full of a crowd, and often included people they barely knew. And of course, everyone was always welcome at their table for the best home cooking they’d ever had.Throughout the years, Paula became a staple in the community. She owned and operated the Majestic Theatre in Phillipsburg for over fourteen years, where she was known for holding New Years Eve movie parties and designing movie-themed parade floats. She also dove head-first into many other activities, including a fourteen-year-long season as Boy Scout Master. Paula’s church involvement was broad, impactful, and always held her greatest devotion: She served as the Sunday School Superintendent at Pleasant Green Assembly of God, and helped pioneer the Wednesday night Missionettes program that continues to this day at Heartland Worship Center. After her career with the theatre, Paula became a school bus driver, and later a Para professional. All of this, while her ministry continued as Children’s Pastor at Heartland Worship Center, relentlessly loving kids and creating young leaders. She enjoyed “her kids” in every role she fulfilled, whether on the bus, in the classroom, or at church. When Halloween came around, you would find Paula dressed up as a hippie, mime, backwoods country hillbilly, or even a mad scientist running the halls of the school. She would do anything to give the kids a happy day. A true world changer in every season of her life, Paula poured love into the lives of everyone around her. In her eyes, each person she met and every job that she held was another opportunity to care about someone. A life coach by nature, she tutored countless youth to help them reach their goals; whether it was with Boy Scouts, earning a high school diploma, or cultivating a passion for children’s ministry, Paula diligently worked with her own kids, and countless others in the community, through all their achievements. Everyone who knew Paula quickly realized how she always believed in their potential, and greatness…often before they believed in it for themselves.Paula had an authentic and uniquely personal relationship with everyone. She loved her friends, co-workers, church kids, nieces &amp; nephews, siblings, and in-laws, all were special to her. But a new kind of love was sparked in her heart once she became a Nana; her greatest joys in life were her grandkids – Avalee, Paelyn, Emmie, Levi, Ryker, Everly, Cole (aka “George”), and Henry. Moments with them were precious to her, and she used every opportunity she had to lavish them with love and care. Given the option, each grandchild would gladly have chosen to live with Nana and Pops, full-time.Having never met a stranger, Paula’s vibrant presence in every room and her endlessly-giving heart made it clear to everyone that she was special, earning her the title of “Aunt Paula” to many. A genuine, passionate love for Jesus, and the joy that comes from having a relationship with Him, were a continuous flow out of her heart. Even after her cancer diagnosis, Paula’s unshakeable faith defined her, as she resolutely accepted any and every possible outcome with peace, and confidence in Him. True to her nature, in the moment Paula learned that her cancer was no longer treatable, she bravely announced to the room “well, off to the next adventure”. She knew that if her time on earth was short, she was closer than ever to her heavenly home. It was that relentless, Jesus-driven optimism during her battle with cancer that made her last months so remarkable; and in the truest example of a husband’s love, the way Nick walked hand-in-hand with Paula through every step of their journey was an inspiration to their family, and to everyone who witnessed it.Never wanting to give up on her goals, Paula diligently carved out time during her years of treatment to complete her college degree, just weeks before her promotion to heaven. Paula Haskett lived life with an intense spark, uncontainable joy and overflowing regard for others, to her last day. Those who loved her can honor her best by spreading kindness and loving the way she did…just like Jesus.Paula’s survivors include husband Nick Haskett; children Eli and Melody Haskett, Sammie and JD Washington, Nicole and Nathan Spar; eight grandchildren; brother Bob and wife Bridget Bagby, as well as brother Steve and wife LeAnn Bagby; many nieces and nephews, and countless others she touched in this life.Funeral services will be held Wed., April 20, at 10:00 a.m in the Heartland Worship Center, Agra, with Rev. J.D. Washington &amp; Rev. Chris Baker officiating. The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page. Burial will follow in the Haskett Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to the Heartland Worship Center Children’s Ministry.Visitation will be from 12:00 to 9:00 Monday &amp; 9:00 to 9:00 Tuesday with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 7:00 Tuesday evening.

Paula Jean Haskett

Katherine M. Sinclair Hayes, 103, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022, at Ascension Living Via Christi Village, Wichita, KS.

She was born April 12, 1919, the fourth of eight children, to John 
Alexander and Katherine Louise Deatz Sinclair in western Hodgeman County
 Kansas.

Early education was at the Laurel School; she graduated Jetmore High 
School in 1938.&nbsp; She and Will “Bill” Dawson Hayes were married September
 21, 1941 in Dodge City. He passed away October 29, 1992.

Katherine was keenly interested in genealogy and travel centered on 
researching family history.&nbsp; She was a caregiver to others in times of 
need as well as a gardener and quilter, piecing and hand quilting a 
blanket for each of her children, grandchildren and great 
grandchildren.&nbsp; Harvests from her gardens were shared with many.

Katherine was a member of the United Methodist Church, Hodgeman 
County Genealogy Society, belonged to the Four Square Homemaker’s Home 
Demonstration Club, and was a past Worthy Matron in the Order of Eastern
 Star, all of Jetmore.

Survivors include: two sons, Mike (Marceile) Hayes, Derby, KS and 
Brit (Lisa) Hayes, Jetmore, KS; two daughters, Joan Fox, Wichita, KS and
 Crystal (Gary) Hinman, Eudora, KS.&nbsp; seven grandchildren, Michelle 
Johnston, Brad Hayes, Jerad Hayes, Sarah Hinman, Wes Hinman, Kasey 
Buffo, &nbsp;Josie Hayes and twelve great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, siblings (Frances,
 Audrey, Jack, Paul, Doris, &nbsp;Don and Loren Sinclair) and one grandchild 
(Todd Carlton).

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at United 
Methodist Church, Jetmore, with Rev. Peter Mtuamwari presiding.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Beckwith Funeral 
Home, Jetmore.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.

The family would like to recognize Erin and Shakeyla of Traditions 
Hospice for their compassionate care and the help they gave us during 
this time.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hodgeman County Long 
Term Care Center, Jetmore Library, Haun Museum or Jetmore United 
Methodist Church in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 
67854.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Katherine M. Sinclair Hayes, 103, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022, at Ascension Living Via Christi Village, Wichita, KS.She was born April 12, 1919, the fourth of eight children, to John 
Alexander and Katherine Louise Deatz Sinclair in western Hodgeman County
 Kansas.Early education was at the Laurel School; she graduated Jetmore High 
School in 1938.&nbsp; She and Will “Bill” Dawson Hayes were married September
 21, 1941 in Dodge City. He passed away October 29, 1992.Katherine was keenly interested in genealogy and travel centered on 
researching family history.&nbsp; She was a caregiver to others in times of 
need as well as a gardener and quilter, piecing and hand quilting a 
blanket for each of her children, grandchildren and great 
grandchildren.&nbsp; Harvests from her gardens were shared with many.Katherine was a member of the United Methodist Church, Hodgeman 
County Genealogy Society, belonged to the Four Square Homemaker’s Home 
Demonstration Club, and was a past Worthy Matron in the Order of Eastern
 Star, all of Jetmore.Survivors include: two sons, Mike (Marceile) Hayes, Derby, KS and 
Brit (Lisa) Hayes, Jetmore, KS; two daughters, Joan Fox, Wichita, KS and
 Crystal (Gary) Hinman, Eudora, KS.&nbsp; seven grandchildren, Michelle 
Johnston, Brad Hayes, Jerad Hayes, Sarah Hinman, Wes Hinman, Kasey 
Buffo, &nbsp;Josie Hayes and twelve great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, siblings (Frances,
 Audrey, Jack, Paul, Doris, &nbsp;Don and Loren Sinclair) and one grandchild 
(Todd Carlton).Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at United 
Methodist Church, Jetmore, with Rev. Peter Mtuamwari presiding.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Beckwith Funeral 
Home, Jetmore.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.The family would like to recognize Erin and Shakeyla of Traditions 
Hospice for their compassionate care and the help they gave us during 
this time.In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hodgeman County Long 
Term Care Center, Jetmore Library, Haun Museum or Jetmore United 
Methodist Church in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 
67854.&nbsp;

Katherine M. Sinclair Hayes

Twila M. Ellis, 85, died on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Lakepoint Nursing
 &amp; Rehabilitation Center in Wichita. She was born on August 25, 
1936, at Dighton the daughter of Lawrence Benjamin &amp; Vivian Velma 
(Proctor) Walter. She married Raymond Lee Ellis on June 14, 1953, at 
Dighton. He died on February 14, 2015. 
Most of her school years were in Dighton and she graduated from Dighton 
High School with the Class of 1954. She was a homemaker for many years 
before going to work outside of the home, for ALCO and then at Fidelity 
State Bank retiring as a Vice-President and Branch Manager. Twila was a 
member of several organizations including Finney Co. RSVP; the Senior 
Association; the Eagles Auxiliary and served on the FCCA Board for 
several years plus she worked with 4-H Leaders, HDU units and many bank 
related organizations. Twila loved her family and spent as much time 
with them as possible. She had three hobbies that she loved and spent 
hours at, collecting butterflies, eggs, and sunflowers. She loved to 
garden and simply be around people. 
She is survived by her 3 Sons- Craig and his wife Barb of Wichita, Doug 
and his wife Sandi of Ingalls and J.D. and his wife Lori of Topeka, 
Daughter- Nancy Dahlinger and her husband Eric of Wichita, 12 
Grandchildren: 15 Great-Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great Grandchild along
 with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents;
 husband; her brother Larry Joe Walter; her sister Susan Walter Lewis 
and a Granddaughter- Kimbra Ellis Hahn. 
Memorial Service will be at 10:30 AM Saturday April 23, 2022, at Garnand 
Funeral Home in Garden City. The service will be Facebook Live on the 
Garnand Funeral Home facebook page. Burial will be in Valley View 
Cemetery in Garden City.

Memorials are suggested to Garden City Eagles 
Auxiliary in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Twila M. Ellis, 85, died on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Lakepoint Nursing
 &amp; Rehabilitation Center in Wichita. She was born on August 25, 
1936, at Dighton the daughter of Lawrence Benjamin &amp; Vivian Velma 
(Proctor) Walter. She married Raymond Lee Ellis on June 14, 1953, at 
Dighton. He died on February 14, 2015. 
Most of her school years were in Dighton and she graduated from Dighton 
High School with the Class of 1954. She was a homemaker for many years 
before going to work outside of the home, for ALCO and then at Fidelity 
State Bank retiring as a Vice-President and Branch Manager. Twila was a 
member of several organizations including Finney Co. RSVP; the Senior 
Association; the Eagles Auxiliary and served on the FCCA Board for 
several years plus she worked with 4-H Leaders, HDU units and many bank 
related organizations. Twila loved her family and spent as much time 
with them as possible. She had three hobbies that she loved and spent 
hours at, collecting butterflies, eggs, and sunflowers. She loved to 
garden and simply be around people. 
She is survived by her 3 Sons- Craig and his wife Barb of Wichita, Doug 
and his wife Sandi of Ingalls and J.D. and his wife Lori of Topeka, 
Daughter- Nancy Dahlinger and her husband Eric of Wichita, 12 
Grandchildren: 15 Great-Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great Grandchild along
 with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents;
 husband; her brother Larry Joe Walter; her sister Susan Walter Lewis 
and a Granddaughter- Kimbra Ellis Hahn. 
Memorial Service will be at 10:30 AM Saturday April 23, 2022, at Garnand 
Funeral Home in Garden City. The service will be Facebook Live on the 
Garnand Funeral Home facebook page. Burial will be in Valley View 
Cemetery in Garden City. Memorials are suggested to Garden City Eagles 
Auxiliary in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Twila M. Ellis

Agra resident Paula J. Haskett passed away April 14, 2022, at her home in Agra at the age of 59. 

Survivors include her husband Nick of the home; her son Eli &amp; wife Melody of Merriam, KS; her daughters, Sammie Washington &amp; husband J.D. of Pahrump, NV &amp; Nicole Spar &amp; husband Nathan of Lincoln, NE; her brothers, Steve Bagby of Springfield, MO &amp; Robert Bagby of Liberty, MO &amp; 8 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 20, at 10:00 a.m in the Heartland Worship Center, Agra, with Rev. J.D. Washington &amp; Rev. Chris Baker officiating. The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page. Burial will follow in the Haskett Cemetery.

Agra resident Paula J. Haskett passed away April 14, 2022, at her home in Agra at the age of 59. Survivors include her husband Nick of the home; her son Eli &amp; wife Melody of Merriam, KS; her daughters, Sammie Washington &amp; husband J.D. of Pahrump, NV &amp; Nicole Spar &amp; husband Nathan of Lincoln, NE; her brothers, Steve Bagby of Springfield, MO &amp; Robert Bagby of Liberty, MO &amp; 8 grandchildren.Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 20, at 10:00 a.m in the Heartland Worship Center, Agra, with Rev. J.D. Washington &amp; Rev. Chris Baker officiating. The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page. Burial will follow in the Haskett Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to the Heartland Worship Center Children’s Ministry.Visitation will be from 12:00 to 9:00 Monday &amp; 9:00 to 9:00 Tuesday with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 7:00 Tuesday evening.

Paula J. Haskett

Hollie Lynn Kendall passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Phillips County, Kansas, at the age of 49.

She was born February 21, 1973, in Norton, Kansas, the daughter of Dennis L. and Carolyn Ann (Wilson) Rumbaugh.

Hollie was united in marriage to Dustin A. Kendall on December 11, 2013, in Las Vegas, NV.  He survives.

Other survivors include her mother Carolyn Rumbaugh of Phillipsburg; brother Bruce Rumbaugh and wife Shawnda of Hays, KS; and sister Jennie Christensen of Phillipsburg.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at the Huck Boyd Community Center in Phillipsburg with Pastor Brant Rice officiating.  The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.  Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.

Hollie will be in state from noon until 9 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg with the family receiving friends Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Phillips County 4-H Dog Project or the Library Fund at Northern Valley Schools.

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 </figure>Hollie Lynn Kendall passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Phillips County, Kansas, at the age of 49.She was born February 21, 1973, in Norton, Kansas, the daughter of Dennis L. and Carolyn Ann (Wilson) Rumbaugh.Hollie was united in marriage to Dustin A. Kendall on December 11, 2013, in Las Vegas, NV. He survives.Other survivors include her mother Carolyn Rumbaugh of Phillipsburg; brother Bruce Rumbaugh and wife Shawnda of Hays, KS; and sister Jennie Christensen of Phillipsburg.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at the Huck Boyd Community Center in Phillipsburg with Pastor Brant Rice officiating. The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.Hollie will be in state from noon until 9 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg with the family receiving friends Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Phillips County 4-H Dog Project or the Library Fund at Northern Valley Schools.

Hollie Lynn Kendall

Henry
 Thomas Shirk, age 51, of Hays, Kansas passed away Thursday, April 14, 
2022, at Hays Medical Center. He was born May 2, 1970, in WaKeeney, Kansas,&nbsp; to Thomas Henry Shirk and Connie Augustine.&nbsp;

Funeral
 services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday April 20, 2022, with Fr. Dana Clark
 officiating at Keithley Funeral Chapel,400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637. 
Inurnment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis.&nbsp; Services will be 
livestreamed through the Keithley Funeral Homes Facebook Page. This can 
be selected from the funeral home website by selecting the tab Facebook 
Live

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hays ARC Park.

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

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 </figure>Henry
 Thomas Shirk, age 51, of Hays, Kansas passed away Thursday, April 14, 
2022, at Hays Medical Center. He was born May 2, 1970, in WaKeeney, Kansas,&nbsp; to Thomas Henry Shirk and Connie Augustine.&nbsp;Funeral
 services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday April 20, 2022, with Fr. Dana Clark
 officiating at Keithley Funeral Chapel,400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637. 
Inurnment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis.&nbsp; Services will be 
livestreamed through the Keithley Funeral Homes Facebook Page. This can 
be selected from the funeral home website by selecting the tab Facebook 
LiveMemorial contributions are suggested to the Hays ARC Park.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.comA complete obituary is pending.

Henry Thomas Shirk

Arlene Bird, age 87, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022, at Gove County Medical Center. 

On obituary is pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Click <a href="https://www.schmittfuneral.com/obituary/arlene-bird">HERE</a> for service details.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Arlene Bird, age 87, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022, at Gove County Medical Center. On obituary is pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.Click <a href="https://www.schmittfuneral.com/obituary/arlene-bird">HERE</a> for service details.&nbsp;

Arlene Bird

Wayne Everette Johnston, age 70, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022, in Ellis. He was born July 17, 1951, in Goodland, Kansas to Howard and Betty (Winters) Johnston.&nbsp; On October 14, 1972, he married Marilyn Louise Boschowitzki at St. John Lutheran Church.

Wayne was a long-time roofing contractor with the family business, Johnston Roofing starting in McCracken, Kansas then to Pueblo, Colorado and ending up in Ellis. Wayne also became a farmer having taken over the family farm in rural Ellis. Wayne enjoyed fishing, Classic Hot Rods, traveling with Marilyn, and time with his granddaughter, Meredith. Wayne was an avid animal lover especially his two favorite dogs, Buddy, and Bandit.&nbsp; Wayne as his family and friends knew enjoyed a good debate, bargaining and dickering.&nbsp;

Wayne is survived by his wife, Marilyn of Ellis; a son, Lyle Johnston of Ellis; a daughter, Tina Douglas and husband John of Ellis; a brother, Don Johnston of Derby, Kansas; three sisters, Donetta McCullugh of Fairbanks, Alaska, Hope Myers of Hillsboro, Oregon and Marie Adams; and three grandchildren, Meredith Johnston of Ellis, Brody Douglas of Hampton, Virginia and Sheila Douglas of Augusta, Kansas.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; a half-brother, Stanley Drumwright and a sister, Ruth Jackson.

Funeral services will be&nbsp;11:00 AM Monday, April 18, 2022, at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th&nbsp;Ellis, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Monday 10:00 AM until service time all at the funeral chapel.

A prayer service will be 6:00 PM Sunday at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions are suggested to be used according to the wishes of the family.

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

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 </figure>Wayne Everette Johnston, age 70, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022, in Ellis. He was born July 17, 1951, in Goodland, Kansas to Howard and Betty (Winters) Johnston.&nbsp; On October 14, 1972, he married Marilyn Louise Boschowitzki at St. John Lutheran Church.Wayne was a long-time roofing contractor with the family business, Johnston Roofing starting in McCracken, Kansas then to Pueblo, Colorado and ending up in Ellis. Wayne also became a farmer having taken over the family farm in rural Ellis. Wayne enjoyed fishing, Classic Hot Rods, traveling with Marilyn, and time with his granddaughter, Meredith. Wayne was an avid animal lover especially his two favorite dogs, Buddy, and Bandit.&nbsp; Wayne as his family and friends knew enjoyed a good debate, bargaining and dickering.&nbsp;Wayne is survived by his wife, Marilyn of Ellis; a son, Lyle Johnston of Ellis; a daughter, Tina Douglas and husband John of Ellis; a brother, Don Johnston of Derby, Kansas; three sisters, Donetta McCullugh of Fairbanks, Alaska, Hope Myers of Hillsboro, Oregon and Marie Adams; and three grandchildren, Meredith Johnston of Ellis, Brody Douglas of Hampton, Virginia and Sheila Douglas of Augusta, Kansas.Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; a half-brother, Stanley Drumwright and a sister, Ruth Jackson.Funeral services will be&nbsp;11:00 AM Monday, April 18, 2022, at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th&nbsp;Ellis, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery.Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Monday 10:00 AM until service time all at the funeral chapel.A prayer service will be 6:00 PM Sunday at the funeral chapel.Memorial contributions are suggested to be used according to the wishes of the family.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or emailed to<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Wayne Everette Johnston

Rogena Lavell Randall, 84, died April 12, 2022, at Denver Hospice Care
 Center in Denver, Colorado.&nbsp; She was born on September 8, 1937, in 
Cimarron, the daughter of Norman and Neva Mills Belt.

Rogena went to school in Cimarron until she and her family moved to 
Sublette, where her family ran an appliance store. During her teenage 
years, her parents owned a movie theater in Satanta; where her dad ran 
the projector, her mom ran the ticket booth, and she ran the concession 
stand. Rogena graduated from Sublette High School in 1955, and then 
moved to Dodge City to attend Wilcox Beauty Academy; where she graduated
 in December of 1955. She worked at Mabels Beauty Shop in Sublette until
 her marriage to Doyal Brunson in 1956 and they moved to Garden City. 
Rogena worked until starting her family and then began staying home with
 their three children; Terri, Todd, and Tami, as well as babysitting her
 brother Karl and niece Jena. She later went back to work in a beauty 
shop. In 1976, the family moved to Dodge City, where Rogena worked in 
the beauty shop, and eventually owned her own shop, Scissor Palace. She 
and Doyal later divorced. In 1985 she married Robert L. Randall and 
moved to Ulysses where she worked until moving back to Dodge in 1998 
where she retired.

Rogena loved to do crafts, sew, and was active in quilting. She also loved to play bingo.

She was a member of Miss Kitty Quilters. Rogena was also a member of 
the Oasis Church in Dodge City. She loved the Lord; her hope was to see 
all her loved ones in Heaven one day.

Rogena is survived by her daughter, Terri Quint and her husband Danny
 of Northfield, Minnesota; son, Todd Brunson of Dodge City; daughter in 
law, Lori Brunson of Salina; son in law, Marvin Jantz of Greensburg; 
step daughter, Debbie Andrasek of Great Bend; step son, Duane Randall 
and wife Natalia of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; 12 grandchildren; several 
great grandchildren; sister, Janet Zimmerman of Fort Dodge; brother, 
Karl Belt and wife Lisa of Andover; as well as numerous nieces and 
nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Neva; 
husband, Robert Randall; and daughter, Tami Jantz.

Funeral service will be held at Swaim Funeral Chapel in Dodge City on
 Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 1:00 PM with Jay Morford presiding.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery in Ft. Dodge.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, April 19, 2022,&nbsp; from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to Fort Dodge 
Resident Activity Fund or Hospice of the Prairie in care of the funeral 
home.&nbsp; Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at 
www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Rogena Lavell Randall, 84, died April 12, 2022, at Denver Hospice Care
 Center in Denver, Colorado.&nbsp; She was born on September 8, 1937, in 
Cimarron, the daughter of Norman and Neva Mills Belt.Rogena went to school in Cimarron until she and her family moved to 
Sublette, where her family ran an appliance store. During her teenage 
years, her parents owned a movie theater in Satanta; where her dad ran 
the projector, her mom ran the ticket booth, and she ran the concession 
stand. Rogena graduated from Sublette High School in 1955, and then 
moved to Dodge City to attend Wilcox Beauty Academy; where she graduated
 in December of 1955. She worked at Mabels Beauty Shop in Sublette until
 her marriage to Doyal Brunson in 1956 and they moved to Garden City. 
Rogena worked until starting her family and then began staying home with
 their three children; Terri, Todd, and Tami, as well as babysitting her
 brother Karl and niece Jena. She later went back to work in a beauty 
shop. In 1976, the family moved to Dodge City, where Rogena worked in 
the beauty shop, and eventually owned her own shop, Scissor Palace. She 
and Doyal later divorced. In 1985 she married Robert L. Randall and 
moved to Ulysses where she worked until moving back to Dodge in 1998 
where she retired.Rogena loved to do crafts, sew, and was active in quilting. She also loved to play bingo.She was a member of Miss Kitty Quilters. Rogena was also a member of 
the Oasis Church in Dodge City. She loved the Lord; her hope was to see 
all her loved ones in Heaven one day.Rogena is survived by her daughter, Terri Quint and her husband Danny
 of Northfield, Minnesota; son, Todd Brunson of Dodge City; daughter in 
law, Lori Brunson of Salina; son in law, Marvin Jantz of Greensburg; 
step daughter, Debbie Andrasek of Great Bend; step son, Duane Randall 
and wife Natalia of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; 12 grandchildren; several 
great grandchildren; sister, Janet Zimmerman of Fort Dodge; brother, 
Karl Belt and wife Lisa of Andover; as well as numerous nieces and 
nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Neva; 
husband, Robert Randall; and daughter, Tami Jantz.Funeral service will be held at Swaim Funeral Chapel in Dodge City on
 Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 1:00 PM with Jay Morford presiding.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery in Ft. Dodge.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, April 19, 2022,&nbsp; from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Fort Dodge 
Resident Activity Fund or Hospice of the Prairie in care of the funeral 
home.&nbsp; Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at 
www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

Rogena Lavell Randall

Cirila Vallesviuda-De Flores, de 99 años, falleció el 15 de Abril de 2022 en su casa, Garfield.

Nació 2 de de Marco, 1923 en Guanacebi, Durango, Mexico; la hija de 
Joaquin y Juana Romero Valles. Residente de Garfield, Kansas durante los
 ultimós catorce meses se mudó Great Bend, Kansas había sido residente 
durante 10 años. Ella era ama de casa.

Ella de la fe Católica y era miembro de San Isidro en Mexico.

Ella se casó Rafael Flores; él falleció.

Los sobrevivientes incluyen: sus hijos, Clotilde Valles, Victoria 
Valles, Lucrecia Valles, Maria Gallegos, Irma Andrade, Maria Garci, 
Manuel Flores y su hija Chloe, Rafael Flores y muchos nietos y 
bisnietos.

La precideieron en la Muerte sus esposo, sus, padres, y sus hermanos.

Se ha llevado a cabo la cremación y no se planean servicios en este momento. Las condolencias personales se pueden dejar en <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>

Cirila Vallesviuda-De Flores, 99, passed away April 15, 2022 at her home, Garfield, Kansas.

She was born March 2, 1923 in Guanacebi, Durango, Mexico; the 
daughter of Joaquin and Juana Romero Valles.&nbsp; A resident of Garfield, 
Kansas for the last fourteen months, moving from Great Bend, Kansas, 
where she had been a resident for 10 years.&nbsp; She was a homemaker.

She was of the Catholic faith and was a member of the San Isidro in Mexico.

She married Rafael Flores, he passed away.

Survivors include; her children, Clotilde Valles, Victoria Valles, 
Lucrecia Valles, Maria Gallegos, Irma Andrade, Maria Garcia, Manuel 
Flores and his daughter Chloe, Rafael Flores and many grandchildren and 
great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by; her parents, husband and siblings.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.&nbsp; Personal condolences may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Cirila Vallesviuda-De Flores, de 99 años, falleció el 15 de Abril de 2022 en su casa, Garfield.Nació 2 de de Marco, 1923 en Guanacebi, Durango, Mexico; la hija de 
Joaquin y Juana Romero Valles. Residente de Garfield, Kansas durante los
 ultimós catorce meses se mudó Great Bend, Kansas había sido residente 
durante 10 años. Ella era ama de casa.Ella de la fe Católica y era miembro de San Isidro en Mexico.Ella se casó Rafael Flores; él falleció.Los sobrevivientes incluyen: sus hijos, Clotilde Valles, Victoria 
Valles, Lucrecia Valles, Maria Gallegos, Irma Andrade, Maria Garci, 
Manuel Flores y su hija Chloe, Rafael Flores y muchos nietos y 
bisnietos.La precideieron en la Muerte sus esposo, sus, padres, y sus hermanos.Se ha llevado a cabo la cremación y no se planean servicios en este momento. Las condolencias personales se pueden dejar en <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>-------Cirila Vallesviuda-De Flores, 99, passed away April 15, 2022 at her home, Garfield, Kansas.She was born March 2, 1923 in Guanacebi, Durango, Mexico; the 
daughter of Joaquin and Juana Romero Valles.&nbsp; A resident of Garfield, 
Kansas for the last fourteen months, moving from Great Bend, Kansas, 
where she had been a resident for 10 years.&nbsp; She was a homemaker.She was of the Catholic faith and was a member of the San Isidro in Mexico.She married Rafael Flores, he passed away.Survivors include; her children, Clotilde Valles, Victoria Valles, 
Lucrecia Valles, Maria Gallegos, Irma Andrade, Maria Garcia, Manuel 
Flores and his daughter Chloe, Rafael Flores and many grandchildren and 
great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by; her parents, husband and siblings.Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.&nbsp; Personal condolences may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Cirila Vallesviuda-De Flores

Dalton Michael Ellis, 25, of Colby, died Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at 
Swedish Medical Center, Englewood, CO. He was born October 23, 1996, in 
Colby, KS, to Gregory Ellis and Tonya Yonkey. 
Growing up, Dalton loved to help on the family farm and work with the 
cows, pigs, horses and llama. He enjoyed shooting sports and 
participated in 4-H and FFA. During the summers he worked in St. 
Francis, doing plumbing. Dalton graduated from Colby High School in 2015
 and from Northwest Kansas Technical College, in Goodland, in 2017. He 
then worked at Hoxie Implement for two years, then transferred to his 
current job, at Oakley Ag, in 2019. 
Dalton was a happy-go-lucky guy, who would do anything for you. He had a
 great sense of humor and loved going out to eat with friends. Dalton 
lived to spend time with his family and friends. 
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Royce and Claudia Yonkey and Larry and Donna Ellis. 
He is survived by his parents; brother Paden Ellis; and numerous aunts, uncles, and friends. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Baalmann Mortuary,
 Colby. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at the 
Colby United Methodist Church, with burial in Beulah Cemetery, Colby.


Memorials may be made to the Midwest Transplant Network or American 
Cancer Society and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby,
 KS 67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Dalton Michael Ellis, 25, of Colby, died Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at 
Swedish Medical Center, Englewood, CO. He was born October 23, 1996, in 
Colby, KS, to Gregory Ellis and Tonya Yonkey. 
Growing up, Dalton loved to help on the family farm and work with the 
cows, pigs, horses and llama. He enjoyed shooting sports and 
participated in 4-H and FFA. During the summers he worked in St. 
Francis, doing plumbing. Dalton graduated from Colby High School in 2015
 and from Northwest Kansas Technical College, in Goodland, in 2017. He 
then worked at Hoxie Implement for two years, then transferred to his 
current job, at Oakley Ag, in 2019. 
Dalton was a happy-go-lucky guy, who would do anything for you. He had a
 great sense of humor and loved going out to eat with friends. Dalton 
lived to spend time with his family and friends. 
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Royce and Claudia Yonkey and Larry and Donna Ellis. 
He is survived by his parents; brother Paden Ellis; and numerous aunts, uncles, and friends. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Baalmann Mortuary,
 Colby. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at the 
Colby United Methodist Church, with burial in Beulah Cemetery, Colby. 
Memorials may be made to the Midwest Transplant Network or American 
Cancer Society and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby,
 KS 67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Dalton Michael Ellis

Donald Max “Don” Heller, 91, of Salina, Kan., passed away on Sunday, 
April 10, 2022. He was born on August 26, 1930, in rural Almena, Kan., 
to Oscar and Osa (Boatman) Heller. He was baptized at St. George 
Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Mo. On November 8, 1953, Don and Carol 
Jean Kelly were united in marriage in Norton, Kan.

Don was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1950 and served in the Korean 
War. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and member of the American 
Legion for more than 60 years. Don was the owner/operator of Amark 
Printing in Salina form 1962-2017. He enjoyed dancing and was a member 
of the Lincoln Continental Car Club and Salina Antique Car Club.

Don is survived by his wife, Carol; daughters, Marlene Edwards 
(Dennis), Sundance, Wyo., Marilyn Rose (Paul), Palmetto, Fla., and 
Martha Smith, Salina; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Helen Maxine Archer-Bean and Betty Jean Pfeifer.

A private service and burial will be held at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dignity Care Home or 
Kindred Hospice or Christ Cathedral Episcopal Church, in care of Ryan 
Mortuary, Salina.

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 </figure>Donald Max “Don” Heller, 91, of Salina, Kan., passed away on Sunday, 
April 10, 2022. He was born on August 26, 1930, in rural Almena, Kan., 
to Oscar and Osa (Boatman) Heller. He was baptized at St. George 
Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Mo. On November 8, 1953, Don and Carol 
Jean Kelly were united in marriage in Norton, Kan.Don was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1950 and served in the Korean 
War. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and member of the American 
Legion for more than 60 years. Don was the owner/operator of Amark 
Printing in Salina form 1962-2017. He enjoyed dancing and was a member 
of the Lincoln Continental Car Club and Salina Antique Car Club.Don is survived by his wife, Carol; daughters, Marlene Edwards 
(Dennis), Sundance, Wyo., Marilyn Rose (Paul), Palmetto, Fla., and 
Martha Smith, Salina; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.He is preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Helen Maxine Archer-Bean and Betty Jean Pfeifer.A private service and burial will be held at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dignity Care Home or 
Kindred Hospice or Christ Cathedral Episcopal Church, in care of Ryan 
Mortuary, Salina.

Donald Max 'Don' Heller

Arthur "Art" Dohl, age 74, of Sylvan Grove, KS, died Wednesday, April 13, 2022. 
 He was born on August 18, 1947, in Lucas, Kansas, the son of Herman 
and Arlene (Blasé) Dohl. He attended Bethlehem Lutheran School from 
grades 1- 8. He graduated, as a Jayhawk, Valedictorian of the class of 
1965, from Sylvan Grove High School. He attended Bethany College in 
Lindsborg, KS, to play football and baseball, and graduated with a BS 
degree in English and a minor in Mathematics. 
 During his senior year of college, he met his future wife, Justine 
Nielsen. Upon graduation, he joined the Air Force and attended Officer 
Training School at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX, then proceeded to 
Williams AFB in Chandler, AZ, with his wife and first child, 
Christopher. After tearing his knee ligament, he became a missile launch
 officer at McConnell AFB in Wichita, KS. Soon two more children, Jason
 and Chesley, were born. 
 In 1972, as the Vietnam War wound down, the Air Force offered an 
early out. Art moved to Sylvan Grove with his wife and three children. 
For the next 50 years, he took to tradition and became a 4th-generation 
farmer on the family farm southeast of Sylvan Grove in Vesper Township. 
 While farming in Sylvan Grove, Art and Justine, added three more 
children, Lyle, Madelyn and Esther, to their family. In June of 2021, 
Art and Justine celebrated 52 years of marriage.
 A 15-year battle with cancer never diminished Art’s enthusiasm for 
life. He remained devoted to his family, his grandchildren, his love of
 music and singing, and his community and church. He enjoyed chess and 
card playing, reading, grilling for the community, laughing and 
conversing with family and friends. Arthur died in his home surrounded 
by his family. 
 His parents, Herman and Arlene Dohl, and infant sister, Erica, preceded him in death. 
 His surviving family includes his wife, Justine, and his six 
children: Christopher (Kristi) Dohl of Netawaka, KS; Jason (Anne) Dohl 
of Sylvan Grove, KS; Chesley Dohl of San Diego, CA; Lyle Dohl of Los 
Angeles, CA; Madelyn (Devin) Henderson of Shawnee, KS; and Esther (Eric)
 Spooner of Kansas City, MO; 14 grandchildren: Braden, Kylie, and 
Brantley Dohl; Valden, Vance, and Tevis Dohl; Claire, Charlotte, Cambry,
 Elsie, Eva, Emmaus and Haven Henderson; and Elizabeth Spooner; 
siblings, Marjorie (Alfred) Aufdemberge, Mary Dohl, Edward Dohl, Lorelei
 Dohl, and Jennifer Dohl (Don) Olsen; and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Arthur-James-Dohl?obId=24560163#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Arthur "Art" Dohl, age 74, of Sylvan Grove, KS, died Wednesday, April 13, 2022. 
 He was born on August 18, 1947, in Lucas, Kansas, the son of Herman 
and Arlene (Blasé) Dohl. He attended Bethlehem Lutheran School from 
grades 1- 8. He graduated, as a Jayhawk, Valedictorian of the class of 
1965, from Sylvan Grove High School. He attended Bethany College in 
Lindsborg, KS, to play football and baseball, and graduated with a BS 
degree in English and a minor in Mathematics. 
 During his senior year of college, he met his future wife, Justine 
Nielsen. Upon graduation, he joined the Air Force and attended Officer 
Training School at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX, then proceeded to 
Williams AFB in Chandler, AZ, with his wife and first child, 
Christopher. After tearing his knee ligament, he became a missile launch
 officer at McConnell AFB in Wichita, KS. Soon two more children, Jason
 and Chesley, were born. 
 In 1972, as the Vietnam War wound down, the Air Force offered an 
early out. Art moved to Sylvan Grove with his wife and three children. 
For the next 50 years, he took to tradition and became a 4th-generation 
farmer on the family farm southeast of Sylvan Grove in Vesper Township. 
 While farming in Sylvan Grove, Art and Justine, added three more 
children, Lyle, Madelyn and Esther, to their family. In June of 2021, 
Art and Justine celebrated 52 years of marriage.
 A 15-year battle with cancer never diminished Art’s enthusiasm for 
life. He remained devoted to his family, his grandchildren, his love of
 music and singing, and his community and church. He enjoyed chess and 
card playing, reading, grilling for the community, laughing and 
conversing with family and friends. Arthur died in his home surrounded 
by his family. 
 His parents, Herman and Arlene Dohl, and infant sister, Erica, preceded him in death. 
 His surviving family includes his wife, Justine, and his six 
children: Christopher (Kristi) Dohl of Netawaka, KS; Jason (Anne) Dohl 
of Sylvan Grove, KS; Chesley Dohl of San Diego, CA; Lyle Dohl of Los 
Angeles, CA; Madelyn (Devin) Henderson of Shawnee, KS; and Esther (Eric)
 Spooner of Kansas City, MO; 14 grandchildren: Braden, Kylie, and 
Brantley Dohl; Valden, Vance, and Tevis Dohl; Claire, Charlotte, Cambry,
 Elsie, Eva, Emmaus and Haven Henderson; and Elizabeth Spooner; 
siblings, Marjorie (Alfred) Aufdemberge, Mary Dohl, Edward Dohl, Lorelei
 Dohl, and Jennifer Dohl (Don) Olsen; and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Arthur-James-Dohl?obId=24560163#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Arthur 'Art' Dohl

Norma Jean (Kuhn) Berens, age&nbsp;85, of Victoria, Kansas, died&nbsp;Thursday, April 14, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays. &nbsp;

She was born September 12, 1936, in Emmeram, Kansas, to Leo J. and Catherine (Billinger) Kuhn. &nbsp;She married Vernon L. Berens on December 27, 1961, at Victoria. &nbsp;He preceded her in death on July 21, 2010.

She was an elementary school teacher for 36 years,&nbsp;and taught at the Victoria Grade School for 34 years.&nbsp;She also was a religious Education teacher for the parish&nbsp;at&nbsp;the Victoria Grade&nbsp;school&nbsp;and&nbsp;Norma Jean retired in 1997.

She grew up&nbsp;on the family farm at Emmeram,&nbsp;attended grade school in Emmeram, &nbsp;was a 1953&nbsp;graduate&nbsp;of the Victoria High School, and received her Masters Degree in Elementary Education from Fort Hays State University. &nbsp;

Norma was a cast member of the “Sweet and Sour Kraut” Show,&nbsp;a member of&nbsp;The Basilica of St. Fidelis,&nbsp;St. Fidelis Christian Mothers, St. Fidelis&nbsp;Daughters of Isabella, V.F.W. Auxiliary all of Victoria. &nbsp;She enjoyed&nbsp;embroidering, sewing, gardening, playing the piano, playing cards and her family.

Survivors include her children, Michael Berens, Victoria, KS; Matthew Berens and wife, Alice, Hays, KS; Michelle Berens, Overland Park, KS;&nbsp;her grandchildren,&nbsp;Jenna Berens;&nbsp;Tia Berens; Devin Berens; Hogan Berens; Shelbie Keith and husband, Kevin; Shane&nbsp;Berens and fiancé, Angel Bryant;&nbsp;her step-grandchildren, Maggie James; Emily James; Hannah James; Luke James;&nbsp;her brother, Bill Kuhn and wife, Sheila, Hays, KS; her two sisters, Myra Pinard and Doraleen Laprade, both of Hays, KS.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her daughter, Milissa Rae Berens; her son,&nbsp;Mitch Berens; and her brother-in-law, Jerry Laprade.

A private family service will be held, and burial in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Walker, Kansas. &nbsp;A&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial&nbsp;will be held&nbsp;at 9:00 A.M. Saturday, April 23, 2022, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father James Moster officiating.

A vigil service&nbsp;and V.F.W. Auxiliary memorial service with a St. Fidelis Daughters of Isabella and St. Fidelis Christian Mothers rosary will be at 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;this&nbsp;Friday&nbsp;evening,&nbsp;April 15, 2022, and vitiation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday evening,&nbsp;at&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

The family suggests memorials&nbsp;payable to the organization: The Basilica of St. Fidelis or St. Ann’s Cemetery in care&nbsp;of the mortuary.

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

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 </figure>Norma Jean (Kuhn) Berens, age&nbsp;85, of Victoria, Kansas, died&nbsp;Thursday, April 14, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays. &nbsp;She was born September 12, 1936, in Emmeram, Kansas, to Leo J. and Catherine (Billinger) Kuhn. &nbsp;She married Vernon L. Berens on December 27, 1961, at Victoria. &nbsp;He preceded her in death on July 21, 2010.She was an elementary school teacher for 36 years,&nbsp;and taught at the Victoria Grade School for 34 years.&nbsp;She also was a religious Education teacher for the parish&nbsp;at&nbsp;the Victoria Grade&nbsp;school&nbsp;and&nbsp;Norma Jean retired in 1997.She grew up&nbsp;on the family farm at Emmeram,&nbsp;attended grade school in Emmeram, &nbsp;was a 1953&nbsp;graduate&nbsp;of the Victoria High School, and received her Masters Degree in Elementary Education from Fort Hays State University. &nbsp;Norma was a cast member of the “Sweet and Sour Kraut” Show,&nbsp;a member of&nbsp;The Basilica of St. Fidelis,&nbsp;St. Fidelis Christian Mothers, St. Fidelis&nbsp;Daughters of Isabella, V.F.W. Auxiliary all of Victoria. &nbsp;She enjoyed&nbsp;embroidering, sewing, gardening, playing the piano, playing cards and her family.Survivors include her children, Michael Berens, Victoria, KS; Matthew Berens and wife, Alice, Hays, KS; Michelle Berens, Overland Park, KS;&nbsp;her grandchildren,&nbsp;Jenna Berens;&nbsp;Tia Berens; Devin Berens; Hogan Berens; Shelbie Keith and husband, Kevin; Shane&nbsp;Berens and fiancé, Angel Bryant;&nbsp;her step-grandchildren, Maggie James; Emily James; Hannah James; Luke James;&nbsp;her brother, Bill Kuhn and wife, Sheila, Hays, KS; her two sisters, Myra Pinard and Doraleen Laprade, both of Hays, KS.Norma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her daughter, Milissa Rae Berens; her son,&nbsp;Mitch Berens; and her brother-in-law, Jerry Laprade.A private family service will be held, and burial in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Walker, Kansas. &nbsp;A&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial&nbsp;will be held&nbsp;at 9:00 A.M. Saturday, April 23, 2022, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father James Moster officiating.A vigil service&nbsp;and V.F.W. Auxiliary memorial service with a St. Fidelis Daughters of Isabella and St. Fidelis Christian Mothers rosary will be at 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;this&nbsp;Friday&nbsp;evening,&nbsp;April 15, 2022, and vitiation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday evening,&nbsp;at&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.The family suggests memorials&nbsp;payable to the organization: The Basilica of St. Fidelis or St. Ann’s Cemetery in care&nbsp;of the mortuary.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left by guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Norma Jean (Kuhn) Berens

The services celebrating and honoring the life of Byron Forest 
Carpenter, age 98, of Lake Winnebago, Missouri, formerly of Enid, Okla., will 
be held 10:00 A.M. Tuesday April 19, 2022, in the Brown-Cummings Funeral
 Home. Burial will follow in the Enid Cemetery under the direction of 
Brown-Cummings Funeral Home.

Byron Forest Carpenter died April 12th, 2022, at the home of his 
daughter and son-in-law. He was born July 2nd, 1923, in Donaphin County,
 Kansas.&nbsp; The youngest of James Fredrick and Lucile (Case) Carpenter’s 
five children.&nbsp;

Byron grew up along the Missouri River and told of the adventures he 
had with his brothers.&nbsp; As a young man he loved to partake in 
adventures, but quickly learned the importance of education.&nbsp; He 
attended high school in Webster, Kansas where he graduated Valedictorian
 and met his wife, Twila Buss. &nbsp;They married August 11th,1942, and 
celebrated over 72 years of marriage until her passing December 11th, 
2014. &nbsp;

Byron received his normal training certificate and taught school for 
one year in a one-room schoolhouse, however, his heart was pulled 
towards farming.&nbsp; He and Twila successfully operated their farm for 66 
years.&nbsp; Byron planted his last wheat crop at the age of 85.&nbsp; After 
retiring they moved to Enid, Oklahoma.&nbsp; From there, he moved to the 
Kansas City area and lived the last of his life with his daughter and 
son-in-law at their lake home.&nbsp; Byron enjoyed the last years of his life
 fishing and gardening with his great grandchildren, grandchildren and 
his fishing buddy and favorite son-in-law, Jim.

Byron's Christian faith was always at the forefront of his life.&nbsp; He 
studied and practiced his faith fervently and loved to engage in 
meaningful conversations to gain a deeper understanding of his religion 
throughout the course of his life.

Throughout the course of their lives, Byron and Twila enjoyed 
traveling.&nbsp; They relished in sharing their travel experiences and 
education with their children.&nbsp; They had three adopted children, Bruce, 
Lynn, and Dale that were the most important part of their lives.&nbsp; Byron 
was very active in 4-H, Extension work, and the Federal Land Bank.&nbsp; He 
was extensively involved in Rural Electric in Northwest and Central 
Kansas where he served on the Norton Decatur Rural Electric Board for 43
 years holding multiple offices.&nbsp; He was also on the state Sunflower 
Electric Board for 20 years and the National Rural and Electric Board 
for 10 years. Under the Nixon Administration Byron served on the board 
with the esteemed Secretary of Agriculture.

Byron is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Lynn and James 
Wagner of Lake Winnebago, Missouri and son Dale Carpenter and Julie 
Carpenter of Enid, Oklahoma.&nbsp; He is also survived by his grandchildren 
and great grandchildren: Dr. Jamie Wagner-Berbel and husband Dr. German 
Berbel and sons Gabriel and Jordi of Overland Park, Kansas.&nbsp; Nolyn 
Wagner and wife Dr. Ásdís Finnsdóttir-Wagner and daughters Sólveig Lóa 
and Bryndís Magnea of Overland Park, Kansas. Shannon and husband 
Vladimir Roganovic and daughters Mihaela and Sofija of Overland Park, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Bailee Webster, Kaleb Webster and daughter Hadlee of Enid, 
Oklahoma. Shelby Carpenter and Chance Carpenter of the home, Enid, 
Oklahoma.&nbsp; One brother-in-law DeVane Cunningham of Stockton, Kansas and 
several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Twila Buss Carpenter, son Bruce 
Carpenter; his parents James Fredrick and Lucile (Case) Carpenter, 
parents-in-law Earl and Opal (McComb) Buss; his brothers and spouses: 
Jim and Ida Carpenter, Frank and Alberta Carpenter, Fred and Leta 
Carpenter and his sister Margaret Badt as well as several nieces and 
nephews.

Memorials may be made in his honor to the Kansas City Hospice with 
Brown-Cummings Funeral Home serving as custodian of the funds.

Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family online at <a href="http://WWW.Brown-Cummings.com">WWW.Brown-Cummings.com</a>.

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 </figure>The services celebrating and honoring the life of Byron Forest 
Carpenter, age 98, of Lake Winnebago, Missouri, formerly of Enid, Okla., will 
be held 10:00 A.M. Tuesday April 19, 2022, in the Brown-Cummings Funeral
 Home. Burial will follow in the Enid Cemetery under the direction of 
Brown-Cummings Funeral Home.Byron Forest Carpenter died April 12th, 2022, at the home of his 
daughter and son-in-law. He was born July 2nd, 1923, in Donaphin County,
 Kansas.&nbsp; The youngest of James Fredrick and Lucile (Case) Carpenter’s 
five children.&nbsp;Byron grew up along the Missouri River and told of the adventures he 
had with his brothers.&nbsp; As a young man he loved to partake in 
adventures, but quickly learned the importance of education.&nbsp; He 
attended high school in Webster, Kansas where he graduated Valedictorian
 and met his wife, Twila Buss. &nbsp;They married August 11th,1942, and 
celebrated over 72 years of marriage until her passing December 11th, 
2014. &nbsp;Byron received his normal training certificate and taught school for 
one year in a one-room schoolhouse, however, his heart was pulled 
towards farming.&nbsp; He and Twila successfully operated their farm for 66 
years.&nbsp; Byron planted his last wheat crop at the age of 85.&nbsp; After 
retiring they moved to Enid, Oklahoma.&nbsp; From there, he moved to the 
Kansas City area and lived the last of his life with his daughter and 
son-in-law at their lake home.&nbsp; Byron enjoyed the last years of his life
 fishing and gardening with his great grandchildren, grandchildren and 
his fishing buddy and favorite son-in-law, Jim.Byron's Christian faith was always at the forefront of his life.&nbsp; He 
studied and practiced his faith fervently and loved to engage in 
meaningful conversations to gain a deeper understanding of his religion 
throughout the course of his life.Throughout the course of their lives, Byron and Twila enjoyed 
traveling.&nbsp; They relished in sharing their travel experiences and 
education with their children.&nbsp; They had three adopted children, Bruce, 
Lynn, and Dale that were the most important part of their lives.&nbsp; Byron 
was very active in 4-H, Extension work, and the Federal Land Bank.&nbsp; He 
was extensively involved in Rural Electric in Northwest and Central 
Kansas where he served on the Norton Decatur Rural Electric Board for 43
 years holding multiple offices.&nbsp; He was also on the state Sunflower 
Electric Board for 20 years and the National Rural and Electric Board 
for 10 years. Under the Nixon Administration Byron served on the board 
with the esteemed Secretary of Agriculture.Byron is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Lynn and James 
Wagner of Lake Winnebago, Missouri and son Dale Carpenter and Julie 
Carpenter of Enid, Oklahoma.&nbsp; He is also survived by his grandchildren 
and great grandchildren: Dr. Jamie Wagner-Berbel and husband Dr. German 
Berbel and sons Gabriel and Jordi of Overland Park, Kansas.&nbsp; Nolyn 
Wagner and wife Dr. Ásdís Finnsdóttir-Wagner and daughters Sólveig Lóa 
and Bryndís Magnea of Overland Park, Kansas. Shannon and husband 
Vladimir Roganovic and daughters Mihaela and Sofija of Overland Park, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Bailee Webster, Kaleb Webster and daughter Hadlee of Enid, 
Oklahoma. Shelby Carpenter and Chance Carpenter of the home, Enid, 
Oklahoma.&nbsp; One brother-in-law DeVane Cunningham of Stockton, Kansas and 
several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his wife Twila Buss Carpenter, son Bruce 
Carpenter; his parents James Fredrick and Lucile (Case) Carpenter, 
parents-in-law Earl and Opal (McComb) Buss; his brothers and spouses: 
Jim and Ida Carpenter, Frank and Alberta Carpenter, Fred and Leta 
Carpenter and his sister Margaret Badt as well as several nieces and 
nephews.Memorials may be made in his honor to the Kansas City Hospice with 
Brown-Cummings Funeral Home serving as custodian of the funds.Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family online at <a href="http://WWW.Brown-Cummings.com">WWW.Brown-Cummings.com</a>.

Byron Forest Carpenter

Genevieve Benira Brunk died April 11, 2022, at Hill City, Kansas. Gen 
was born March 23, 1922, to Benjamin Ira Sebaugh and Ethyl Sultana 
(McCormack) in Norcatur, Kansas. She graduated from Norcatur High 
School in 1940, and married Howard Brunk on August 16, 1942, at the 
preacher’s home in Norcatur. 
 	She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard; son 
Gail; daughter Beverly Michaelis; sister Bonnie Rapp; and son-in-law Tom
 Copeland. She is survived by her daughters: Barbara (Wilbur) Stites of
 Wakeeney KS; Jerrilyn (Rich) Manbeck of Gold Canyon AZ; Malea Copeland
 of Arvada CO and son-in-law, Dennis Michaelis of Waco TX. She also 
left a legacy of nine Grandchildren; nine Great-Grandchildren; and four 
Great-Great-Grandchildren.
 	Genevieve nurtured a Christian home by living her faith. She cared
 not only for her family but for friends and neighbors as well. Gen 
volunteered to drive people to out-of-town doctor’s appointments, baked 
cookies for church whenever they needed them, and the list goes on.
 	Gen was also a positive person. Although she met with trials in 
her life, she would find a way to overcome them. She learned how to do 
home dialysis for Howard when his kidneys failed. After he passed, she 
would travel on her own to visit her children and grandchildren. Gen 
then took up several hobbies, but her favorite was painting and late in 
life she took up adult coloring. (She delighted in giving away lots of 
her artwork to family and friends.) 
 	Genevieve was a kind, loving person and will be missed. God blessed those of us who had the joy of knowing her.&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Genevieve-Brunk?obId=24544469#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Genevieve Benira Brunk died April 11, 2022, at Hill City, Kansas. Gen 
was born March 23, 1922, to Benjamin Ira Sebaugh and Ethyl Sultana 
(McCormack) in Norcatur, Kansas. She graduated from Norcatur High 
School in 1940, and married Howard Brunk on August 16, 1942, at the 
preacher’s home in Norcatur. 
 	She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard; son 
Gail; daughter Beverly Michaelis; sister Bonnie Rapp; and son-in-law Tom
 Copeland. She is survived by her daughters: Barbara (Wilbur) Stites of
 Wakeeney KS; Jerrilyn (Rich) Manbeck of Gold Canyon AZ; Malea Copeland
 of Arvada CO and son-in-law, Dennis Michaelis of Waco TX. She also 
left a legacy of nine Grandchildren; nine Great-Grandchildren; and four 
Great-Great-Grandchildren.
 	Genevieve nurtured a Christian home by living her faith. She cared
 not only for her family but for friends and neighbors as well. Gen 
volunteered to drive people to out-of-town doctor’s appointments, baked 
cookies for church whenever they needed them, and the list goes on.
 	Gen was also a positive person. Although she met with trials in 
her life, she would find a way to overcome them. She learned how to do 
home dialysis for Howard when his kidneys failed. After he passed, she 
would travel on her own to visit her children and grandchildren. Gen 
then took up several hobbies, but her favorite was painting and late in 
life she took up adult coloring. (She delighted in giving away lots of 
her artwork to family and friends.) 
 	Genevieve was a kind, loving person and will be missed. God blessed those of us who had the joy of knowing her.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Genevieve-Brunk?obId=24544469#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Genevieve Brunk

On Wednesday, December 30, 2020, Gerald "Jerry" Benoit,
 after a tough battle with Covid-19 crossed over to be with his Lord and
 rejoin his parents and sister.&nbsp; He was born on January 18, 1951, in 
Rooks County Kansas to Bernard and Marie (Brown) Benoit.

An avid KU fan, he enjoyed watching KU basketball with family and 
friends.&nbsp; His other hobbies included hunting, fishing, and playing 
golf.&nbsp; His biggest joy was spending time with his three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Joyce Gosselin.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Elizabeth of the home, a son 
Ed (Sarah) Benoit of Salina, daughters Laura (Jimmy) Orton of Taylor, 
TX, and Melanie Benoit of Salina.&nbsp; Grandchildren Jessalyn Colborn, 
Parker Benoit, and Olivia Benoit all of Salina.

Brothers Bob (Kayleen) Benoit of Wichita, KS, Daniel (Janella) Benoit
 of Manhattan, KS, Lawrence (Jolene) Benoit of Damar, KS, and David 
(Carmen) Benoit of Pueblo West, CO.&nbsp; Sisters Carol McKenna of Russell, 
KS, and Martha (Roger) Irby of Aurora, CO. And many nephews and nieces. &nbsp;

There will be no visitation as cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A graveside 
service will be held on Monday April 18th, 2022, at 9:00 at All-Saints 
Catholic Cemetery in Salina.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Wounded Warrior Project.

On Wednesday, December 30, 2020, Gerald "Jerry" Benoit,
 after a tough battle with Covid-19 crossed over to be with his Lord and
 rejoin his parents and sister.&nbsp; He was born on January 18, 1951, in 
Rooks County Kansas to Bernard and Marie (Brown) Benoit.An avid KU fan, he enjoyed watching KU basketball with family and 
friends.&nbsp; His other hobbies included hunting, fishing, and playing 
golf.&nbsp; His biggest joy was spending time with his three grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Joyce Gosselin.Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Elizabeth of the home, a son 
Ed (Sarah) Benoit of Salina, daughters Laura (Jimmy) Orton of Taylor, 
TX, and Melanie Benoit of Salina.&nbsp; Grandchildren Jessalyn Colborn, 
Parker Benoit, and Olivia Benoit all of Salina.Brothers Bob (Kayleen) Benoit of Wichita, KS, Daniel (Janella) Benoit
 of Manhattan, KS, Lawrence (Jolene) Benoit of Damar, KS, and David 
(Carmen) Benoit of Pueblo West, CO.&nbsp; Sisters Carol McKenna of Russell, 
KS, and Martha (Roger) Irby of Aurora, CO. And many nephews and nieces. &nbsp;There will be no visitation as cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A graveside 
service will be held on Monday April 18th, 2022, at 9:00 at All-Saints 
Catholic Cemetery in Salina.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Wounded Warrior Project.

Gerald 'Jerry' Benoit

Carol Ann Schlegel, 72, Hays, died Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at HaysMed.

She was born April 25, 1949, in Hays, 
the daughter of Frank and Pauline (Zimmerman) Younker.&nbsp; In 1967, she 
graduated from Marian High School and then attended Fort Hays State 
University where she received an Associate’s Degree.&nbsp; On May 7, 1982, she
 was united in marriage to Myron Lee Schlegel in Munjor, and they were 
married nearly 40 years.&nbsp; For 17 years, Carol worked at Travenol as 
quality control manager, retiring in 1985.&nbsp; She also worked on the 
family farm, where she would reset fence, paint, and help with harvest. 
&nbsp;Her memberships included St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church and the 
St. Nicholas Ladies Guild.&nbsp; She loved baking and cooking, going on 
walks, and animals, especially cats.&nbsp; She also enjoyed Dairy Queen 
treats, going to the movies, and occasionally dining out.&nbsp; Carol was 
always ready to travel, and could make the best of any situation, 
including a 14-hour airport delay.&nbsp; She was a stylish lady who loved 
shopping and was always appreciative of the good in her life, worked 
through the challenges, and let her happiness show through her beautiful
 smile.&nbsp;

Survivors include her husband Myron of 
Hays, mother: Pauline Younker of Munjor, two children: Ken Schlegel and 
Lisa Schlegel, both of Hays, brother: Darold Younker and wife Evelyn of 
Munjor, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic 
Church with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. 
Francis Cemetery, Munjor.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on
 Monday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 9:00 am until 
service time on Tuesday at the church.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will 
be at 6:00 pm on Monday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials in Carol’s 
memory may be made payable to the Humane Society of the High Plains.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Carol may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Carol Ann Schlegel, 72, Hays, died Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at HaysMed.She was born April 25, 1949, in Hays, 
the daughter of Frank and Pauline (Zimmerman) Younker.&nbsp; In 1967, she 
graduated from Marian High School and then attended Fort Hays State 
University where she received an Associate’s Degree.&nbsp; On May 7, 1982, she
 was united in marriage to Myron Lee Schlegel in Munjor, and they were 
married nearly 40 years.&nbsp; For 17 years, Carol worked at Travenol as 
quality control manager, retiring in 1985.&nbsp; She also worked on the 
family farm, where she would reset fence, paint, and help with harvest. 
&nbsp;Her memberships included St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church and the 
St. Nicholas Ladies Guild.&nbsp; She loved baking and cooking, going on 
walks, and animals, especially cats.&nbsp; She also enjoyed Dairy Queen 
treats, going to the movies, and occasionally dining out.&nbsp; Carol was 
always ready to travel, and could make the best of any situation, 
including a 14-hour airport delay.&nbsp; She was a stylish lady who loved 
shopping and was always appreciative of the good in her life, worked 
through the challenges, and let her happiness show through her beautiful
 smile.&nbsp;Survivors include her husband Myron of 
Hays, mother: Pauline Younker of Munjor, two children: Ken Schlegel and 
Lisa Schlegel, both of Hays, brother: Darold Younker and wife Evelyn of 
Munjor, and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her father.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic 
Church with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. 
Francis Cemetery, Munjor.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on
 Monday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 9:00 am until 
service time on Tuesday at the church.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will 
be at 6:00 pm on Monday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials in Carol’s 
memory may be made payable to the Humane Society of the High Plains.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Carol may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

Carol Ann Schlegel

Daniel Kean Mannion was born the 3rd child of 6 on March 26, 1954, to 
John "Jack" and Joan T. (Tomlin) Mannion in Denver, Colorado.&nbsp; He passed
 away at his home in Kensington, KS on April 8th 2022, at the age of 68. Danny
 grew up in the Aurora and Denver communities. He attended St. Therese 
Catholic School in Aurora until attending high school at Hinkley High in
 Aurora.&nbsp; Danny loved motorcycles and loved tinkering with just about 
anything. Danny worked construction jobs in both Colorado and Kansas.&nbsp; 
He always was proud to say he helped build the Denver Airport. While in 
Kansas he worked several years at Lyon Rock Quarry north of Smith 
Center.&nbsp;&nbsp; Danny was united in marriage to Denise A. Lyon in 
Littleton, Colorado, June 9th 1980. To this marriage were 5 children, 
Jesse, John, Gina, Melissa, and Jake.&nbsp; One of Danny's pride and joys 
were his grandchildren and great grandchildren.&nbsp; He couldn't&nbsp; believe he
 lived to be a great grandfather.&nbsp; Along with being a great grandfather 
he was pleased to have a great grandchild carry on his middle name Kean,
 Fredrick Paul Kean Massey was due on Danny's birthday but came 
earlier.&nbsp; Danny was preceded in death by his parents John and 
Joan, his in-laws Elvin "Jiggs" and Charlotte Lyon, Brothers James 
Mannion, Joseph Mannion, and Sean Mannion, his beloved daughter Melissa 
J.T. (Mannion) Conaway in 2019 and his beloved wife Denise in 2021 and a
 son-in-law John Long in 2022. He is survived by his sister Mary 
Topping Denver CO, brother Steven Mannion Denver CO, sons Jesse Morgan, 
John Morgan (Jennifer) and daughter Gina Long all of Smith Center KS, 
son Jake Mannion (Alexis) of Wichita KS.&nbsp; Grandchildren, Preston Debolt 
(Tanya) Downs KS, Becca Favinger (Michael) Hays KS, Taylor Massey 
(Clifford) Formoso KS, Kaitie Anchutz (Cody) Hays KS, Beau Morgan Smith 
Center KS, Bayleigh Morgan Mankato KS, Oona Long Smith Center KS, Amber 
Morgan Smith Center KS, MacKenna and Cort Conaway Athol KS, Cole Morgan 
Smith Center KS, Brenden and Brie Mannion Wichita KS, and Jaxon and 
Maddox Mannion Wichita KS.&nbsp; Great Grandchildren, Autumn Vogan-Debolt, 
Tyron, and Ember Debolt,&nbsp; Kathryn and Lucas Favinger,&nbsp; Fredrick and 
Charlotte Massey and Samuel Anschutz. The family has honored 
Danny's wish of Cremation.&nbsp; Private Family inurnment will take place at 
Fairview Cemetery at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Daniel Kean Mannion was born the 3rd child of 6 on March 26, 1954, to 
John "Jack" and Joan T. (Tomlin) Mannion in Denver, Colorado.&nbsp; He passed
 away at his home in Kensington, KS on April 8th 2022, at the age of 68. Danny
 grew up in the Aurora and Denver communities. He attended St. Therese 
Catholic School in Aurora until attending high school at Hinkley High in
 Aurora.&nbsp; Danny loved motorcycles and loved tinkering with just about 
anything. Danny worked construction jobs in both Colorado and Kansas.&nbsp; 
He always was proud to say he helped build the Denver Airport. While in 
Kansas he worked several years at Lyon Rock Quarry north of Smith 
Center.&nbsp;&nbsp; Danny was united in marriage to Denise A. Lyon in 
Littleton, Colorado, June 9th 1980. To this marriage were 5 children, 
Jesse, John, Gina, Melissa, and Jake.&nbsp; One of Danny's pride and joys 
were his grandchildren and great grandchildren.&nbsp; He couldn't&nbsp; believe he
 lived to be a great grandfather.&nbsp; Along with being a great grandfather 
he was pleased to have a great grandchild carry on his middle name Kean,
 Fredrick Paul Kean Massey was due on Danny's birthday but came 
earlier.&nbsp; Danny was preceded in death by his parents John and 
Joan, his in-laws Elvin "Jiggs" and Charlotte Lyon, Brothers James 
Mannion, Joseph Mannion, and Sean Mannion, his beloved daughter Melissa 
J.T. (Mannion) Conaway in 2019 and his beloved wife Denise in 2021 and a
 son-in-law John Long in 2022. He is survived by his sister Mary 
Topping Denver CO, brother Steven Mannion Denver CO, sons Jesse Morgan, 
John Morgan (Jennifer) and daughter Gina Long all of Smith Center KS, 
son Jake Mannion (Alexis) of Wichita KS.&nbsp; Grandchildren, Preston Debolt 
(Tanya) Downs KS, Becca Favinger (Michael) Hays KS, Taylor Massey 
(Clifford) Formoso KS, Kaitie Anchutz (Cody) Hays KS, Beau Morgan Smith 
Center KS, Bayleigh Morgan Mankato KS, Oona Long Smith Center KS, Amber 
Morgan Smith Center KS, MacKenna and Cort Conaway Athol KS, Cole Morgan 
Smith Center KS, Brenden and Brie Mannion Wichita KS, and Jaxon and 
Maddox Mannion Wichita KS.&nbsp; Great Grandchildren, Autumn Vogan-Debolt, 
Tyron, and Ember Debolt,&nbsp; Kathryn and Lucas Favinger,&nbsp; Fredrick and 
Charlotte Massey and Samuel Anschutz. The family has honored 
Danny's wish of Cremation.&nbsp; Private Family inurnment will take place at 
Fairview Cemetery at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Daniel Kean Mannion

María Guadalupe Gamboa-Peña, de 73 años, falleció el 13 de Abril de 2022 en su casa, Garfield.

Nació 11 de Noviembre de 1948 en Valle de Zragoza, Chihuahua, México; la hija de Luis y Estefana Peña Gamboa. Fue ama de casa y residente vitalicia de Chihuahua, México; ella vivió en Chicago y Garfild los últimos 5 años.

Los sobrevivientes incluyen; sus hijos Luis Carlos Gamboa, Chihuahua, México, Micaela Garcia,m Garfield, Kansas, Laura Ochoa, Aurora, Illinois, David Franco Gamboa, Naperville, Illinois y Jorge Gamboa, Aurora, Illinois; sus hermanos María Gamboa, Dexter, Nuevo México y Susana Cerros, Camargo, Chihuahua; diecisés nietos y tres bisnietos.

La precideieron en la Muerte sus padres, un hermano, Anselmo Gamboa y su hermana, Cecilia Gamboa.

Se ha llevado a cabo la cremación y no se planean servicios en este momento. Las condolencias personales se pueden dejar en www.beckwithmortuary.com

Maria Guadalupe Gamboa-Peña, 73, died April 13, 2022, at her home, Garfield.

She was born Nov. 11, 1948, in Valle de Zaragoza, Chihuahua, Mexico; the daughter of Luis and Estefana Peña Gamboa. She was a homemaker and a lifetime resident of Chihuahua, Mexico; she lived in both Chicago and Garfield for the last five years.

Survivors include her children, Luis Carlos Gamboa, Chihuahua, Mexico, Micaela Garcia, Garfield, Kan., Laura Ochoa, Aurora, Ill., David Franco Gamboa, Naperville, Ill. and Jorge Gamboa, Aurora, Ill.; her siblings, Maria Gamboa, Dexter, N.M., and Susana Cerros, Camargo, Chihuahua; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Anselmo Gamboa, and her sister, Cecilia Gamboa.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.&nbsp; Personal condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com/">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

María Guadalupe Gamboa-Peña, de 73 años, falleció el 13 de Abril de 2022 en su casa, Garfield.Nació 11 de Noviembre de 1948 en Valle de Zragoza, Chihuahua, México; la hija de Luis y Estefana Peña Gamboa. Fue ama de casa y residente vitalicia de Chihuahua, México; ella vivió en Chicago y Garfild los últimos 5 años.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/4/1649969566378.jpeg" alt="María Guadalupe Gamboa-Peña" />
 <figcaption>María Guadalupe Gamboa-Peña</figcaption>
 </figure>Los sobrevivientes incluyen; sus hijos Luis Carlos Gamboa, Chihuahua, México, Micaela Garcia,m Garfield, Kansas, Laura Ochoa, Aurora, Illinois, David Franco Gamboa, Naperville, Illinois y Jorge Gamboa, Aurora, Illinois; sus hermanos María Gamboa, Dexter, Nuevo México y Susana Cerros, Camargo, Chihuahua; diecisés nietos y tres bisnietos.La precideieron en la Muerte sus padres, un hermano, Anselmo Gamboa y su hermana, Cecilia Gamboa.Se ha llevado a cabo la cremación y no se planean servicios en este momento. Las condolencias personales se pueden dejar en www.beckwithmortuary.com------Maria Guadalupe Gamboa-Peña, 73, died April 13, 2022, at her home, Garfield.She was born Nov. 11, 1948, in Valle de Zaragoza, Chihuahua, Mexico; the daughter of Luis and Estefana Peña Gamboa. She was a homemaker and a lifetime resident of Chihuahua, Mexico; she lived in both Chicago and Garfield for the last five years.Survivors include her children, Luis Carlos Gamboa, Chihuahua, Mexico, Micaela Garcia, Garfield, Kan., Laura Ochoa, Aurora, Ill., David Franco Gamboa, Naperville, Ill. and Jorge Gamboa, Aurora, Ill.; her siblings, Maria Gamboa, Dexter, N.M., and Susana Cerros, Camargo, Chihuahua; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Anselmo Gamboa, and her sister, Cecilia Gamboa.Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.&nbsp; Personal condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com/">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Maria Guadalupe Gamboa-Peña

Wayne Johnston&nbsp;of Ellis, Kansas, died April 13, 2022.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2022, at the Keithley Funeral Home in Ellis.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be left by guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> or emailed to keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Wayne Johnston&nbsp;of Ellis, Kansas, died April 13, 2022.&nbsp;&nbsp;Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2022, at the Keithley Funeral Home in Ellis.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.Full obituary to follow.&nbsp;Condolences may be left by guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> or emailed to keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Wayne Johnston

Donna Marie Stejskal, 73, passed away April 12, 2022, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City.

She was born February 7, 1949, in Smith Center, Kansas, the daughter of Darrell LaRue and Marjorie Nadine Williams Morgan.

Donna grew up in Smith County, Kansas, after graduating in Smith 
Center she attended Fort Hays State University where she met her 
husband, Thomas Louis Stejskal. They were married August 8, 1970, in 
Hays. After they graduated from Fort Hays State University, they moved 
to Larned, then later moved to Edwards County in the spring of 1977 
where they lived until their retirement.

Donna was a member of the Catholic Church, and after moving to Larned
 became involved in the First Presbyterian Church, Larned. She was a 
longtime member of Franklin FCE, Edwards County Extension Executive 
board, where she served as chairman, FCS PDC, and FCE Council. &nbsp;She was 
very involved in Edwards County 4-H fair events, where she was a fair 
Superintendent and also a project leader. She volunteered at the Santa 
Fe Trail Center and the Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Auxiliary and 
was a member of the Card Club that didn’t have a name, “they just played
 pitch.” Donna was a wonderful cook and baker. She enjoyed planning 
mystery travel trips, going on bus trips, and spending time with her 
friends and family. Her greatest joys were her four grandsons.

Survivors include: daughter, Rebecca “Becky” Marie Stedje, Larned; 
son, Ross Thomas Stejskal, Colby; sister, Ronda Jones, Smith Center; 
brother, Ronald (Alice) Morgan, Smith Center; four grandchildren, 
Brendan Stejskal, Bryson Stejskal, John Stedje, Reed Stedje; and her 
nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Louis Stejskal; her 
parents, Darrell and Marjorie Morgan; and her grandparents, Alva and 
Helen Williams.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2022, at First 
Presbyterian Church, Larned, with Pastor Bill and Diane Stapleton 
presiding. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 
2022, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Inurnment will be in the Larned 
Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Santa Fe Trail Center, Edwards County 4-H 
Foundation, or First Presbyterian Church in care of Beckwith Mortuary, 
PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/4/1649954796473.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Donna Marie Stejskal, 73, passed away April 12, 2022, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City.She was born February 7, 1949, in Smith Center, Kansas, the daughter of Darrell LaRue and Marjorie Nadine Williams Morgan.Donna grew up in Smith County, Kansas, after graduating in Smith 
Center she attended Fort Hays State University where she met her 
husband, Thomas Louis Stejskal. They were married August 8, 1970, in 
Hays. After they graduated from Fort Hays State University, they moved 
to Larned, then later moved to Edwards County in the spring of 1977 
where they lived until their retirement.Donna was a member of the Catholic Church, and after moving to Larned
 became involved in the First Presbyterian Church, Larned. She was a 
longtime member of Franklin FCE, Edwards County Extension Executive 
board, where she served as chairman, FCS PDC, and FCE Council. &nbsp;She was 
very involved in Edwards County 4-H fair events, where she was a fair 
Superintendent and also a project leader. She volunteered at the Santa 
Fe Trail Center and the Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Auxiliary and 
was a member of the Card Club that didn’t have a name, “they just played
 pitch.” Donna was a wonderful cook and baker. She enjoyed planning 
mystery travel trips, going on bus trips, and spending time with her 
friends and family. Her greatest joys were her four grandsons.Survivors include: daughter, Rebecca “Becky” Marie Stedje, Larned; 
son, Ross Thomas Stejskal, Colby; sister, Ronda Jones, Smith Center; 
brother, Ronald (Alice) Morgan, Smith Center; four grandchildren, 
Brendan Stejskal, Bryson Stejskal, John Stedje, Reed Stedje; and her 
nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Louis Stejskal; her 
parents, Darrell and Marjorie Morgan; and her grandparents, Alva and 
Helen Williams.Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2022, at First 
Presbyterian Church, Larned, with Pastor Bill and Diane Stapleton 
presiding. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 
2022, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Inurnment will be in the Larned 
Cemetery.Memorials may be given to Santa Fe Trail Center, Edwards County 4-H 
Foundation, or First Presbyterian Church in care of Beckwith Mortuary, 
PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Donna Marie Stejskal

Joseph “Joe” Charles Beatty, age 76, of
 Victoria, Kansas, passed away April 9, 2022. Joe was born November 19, 
1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Atwell Charles Beatty and Helen Jessie 
Jewell.

Joe enjoyed, puzzles, watches, radios, 
listening to music, smoking cigarettes, and eating candy bars. He also 
enjoyed watching television, fishing, and his friends. Joe really liked 
receiving big presents. He has received services from Developmental 
Services of Northwest Kansas since September of 1988. Prior to that, he 
resided at Norton State Hospital. When Norton State closed, Joe came to 
DSNWK, Inc., first living in a group home on Marshall Street in Hays. At
 the time of his passing, Joe was living in a DSNWK group home in 
Victoria. Joe had a way of making his choices known, and was a great 
advocate for himself. He was very charismatic and lit up any room he 
entered with his bold, enjoyable personality and a big smile.

He was preceded in death by his 
parents, his sister Agnes and brother James. He also had a sister, 
Hazel. Joe also leaves behind many friends and staff who supported him 
over the years.

Services will be held Friday, April 15,
 2022, at 2:00 PM at Brock’s~Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 
Vine, Hays, Kansas.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/4/1649954604694.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Joseph “Joe” Charles Beatty, age 76, of
 Victoria, Kansas, passed away April 9, 2022. Joe was born November 19, 
1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Atwell Charles Beatty and Helen Jessie 
Jewell.Joe enjoyed, puzzles, watches, radios, 
listening to music, smoking cigarettes, and eating candy bars. He also 
enjoyed watching television, fishing, and his friends. Joe really liked 
receiving big presents. He has received services from Developmental 
Services of Northwest Kansas since September of 1988. Prior to that, he 
resided at Norton State Hospital. When Norton State closed, Joe came to 
DSNWK, Inc., first living in a group home on Marshall Street in Hays. At
 the time of his passing, Joe was living in a DSNWK group home in 
Victoria. Joe had a way of making his choices known, and was a great 
advocate for himself. He was very charismatic and lit up any room he 
entered with his bold, enjoyable personality and a big smile.He was preceded in death by his 
parents, his sister Agnes and brother James. He also had a sister, 
Hazel. Joe also leaves behind many friends and staff who supported him 
over the years.Services will be held Friday, April 15,
 2022, at 2:00 PM at Brock’s~Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 
Vine, Hays, Kansas.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com.

Joseph 'Joe' Charles Beatty

Neoma M. Tacha was born January 22, 1925, in Council Grove, KS to Joseph 
G. and Marye (Strnad) Kusy. She passed away April 12, 2022, at the Norton
 County Hospital at the age of 97.
 Neoma attended country school in Republic County for two years and 
attended schools in Cuba, Belleville, and Republic, KS before moving to 
Jennings in 1939. She graduated from Jennings Consolidated School in 
1943. 
 Neoma was employed at the Cabusco Defense Plant in Denver during 
WWII. After the war, she attended and graduated from The Charles of 
Denver Beauty Academy. She was then employed by Driscoll Beauty Shop of 
Oberlin for one year. Neoma married Harold “Bob” Tacha in Jennings on 
September 14, 1946. She owned and operated Tacha Beauty Shop in Jennings
 from 1947 to 1991. Neoma and Bob danced through life together and now 
they are again!
 Neoma was a member of the Jennings United Methodist Church, American
 Legion Auxiliary, Royal Neighbors Lodge, and the Tuesday Study Club. 
She served on the Jennings School board, Fire Department, Czech Heritage
 Board, Jennings Pride, and Museum Board. 
 Neoma was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; parents, Joseph 
Kusy and Marye Kusy Flaska; stepfather, Joseph Flaska and brother, 
Willis R. Kusy. She is survived by sons, Roger and wife Peggy of Oakley 
and Royal and wife Gayle of Hoxie and grandchildren: Dustin Tacha and 
wife Jessica and their daughters Madilynn and Emmarie Sue, Ashley Brooks
 and husband Austin and their children Brynna and Ayden Brown, and 
Garrett Tacha and fiancé Sarah and his children Josephine and Tucker 
Tacha. 
 Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 
the Jennings United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at the Jennings
 Cemetery. Neoma will lie in-state and the book will be available to 
sign from 12-5:00 pm Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Jennings Museum, Jennings Fire
 Department, or the Jennings United Methodist Church and may be sent in 
care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. 
Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/4/1649941295827.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Neoma M. Tacha was born January 22, 1925, in Council Grove, KS to Joseph 
G. and Marye (Strnad) Kusy. She passed away April 12, 2022, at the Norton
 County Hospital at the age of 97.
 Neoma attended country school in Republic County for two years and 
attended schools in Cuba, Belleville, and Republic, KS before moving to 
Jennings in 1939. She graduated from Jennings Consolidated School in 
1943. 
 Neoma was employed at the Cabusco Defense Plant in Denver during 
WWII. After the war, she attended and graduated from The Charles of 
Denver Beauty Academy. She was then employed by Driscoll Beauty Shop of 
Oberlin for one year. Neoma married Harold “Bob” Tacha in Jennings on 
September 14, 1946. She owned and operated Tacha Beauty Shop in Jennings
 from 1947 to 1991. Neoma and Bob danced through life together and now 
they are again!
 Neoma was a member of the Jennings United Methodist Church, American
 Legion Auxiliary, Royal Neighbors Lodge, and the Tuesday Study Club. 
She served on the Jennings School board, Fire Department, Czech Heritage
 Board, Jennings Pride, and Museum Board. 
 Neoma was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; parents, Joseph 
Kusy and Marye Kusy Flaska; stepfather, Joseph Flaska and brother, 
Willis R. Kusy. She is survived by sons, Roger and wife Peggy of Oakley 
and Royal and wife Gayle of Hoxie and grandchildren: Dustin Tacha and 
wife Jessica and their daughters Madilynn and Emmarie Sue, Ashley Brooks
 and husband Austin and their children Brynna and Ayden Brown, and 
Garrett Tacha and fiancé Sarah and his children Josephine and Tucker 
Tacha. 
 Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 
the Jennings United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at the Jennings
 Cemetery. Neoma will lie in-state and the book will be available to 
sign from 12-5:00 pm Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at the funeral home. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jennings Museum, Jennings Fire
 Department, or the Jennings United Methodist Church and may be sent in 
care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. 
Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com&nbsp;

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