Alice Marie Walters, 85, Hays, died Sunday, April 24, 2022, at HaysMed.

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

Alice Marie Walters, 85, Hays, died Sunday, April 24, 2022, at HaysMed.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Alice Marie Walters

Friday, December 21st, 1934-Saturday, April 23rd, 2022

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/marvin-sander/4914753/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Friday, December 21st, 1934-Saturday, April 23rd, 2022An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/marvin-sander/4914753/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Marvin Joseph Sander

April 29, 1929
 -
 April 24, 2022

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Donald-Duane-Ganoung?obId=24660663#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

April 29, 1929
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 April 24, 2022An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Donald-Duane-Ganoung?obId=24660663#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Donald Duane Ganoung

Frederick “Dwaine” Shorman passed to his heavenly choir on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at the age of 91.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dwaine was born on July 22, 1930, the second son and third child of 
William Frederick and Lauretta Victoria Sumners Shorman in Morganville, 
Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

His elementary years were spent at Morganville and Clay Center 
Schools.&nbsp; He was president of his senior class and enjoyed sports, 
drama, and music. Dwaine graduated from Wakefield High School in 1948. 
He earned his private airplane pilot’s license in 1968 and later earned 
an Aircraft and Powerplant Mechanics license from Kansas State Tech 
Institute.&nbsp;

In 1953, he married Rosalie Woellhof of Clay Center and farming 
continued to be their way of life.&nbsp; He was a farm owner, manager, 
operator and mechanic for 53-plus years. &nbsp;Dwaine and Rosalie lived on 
their family homestead for 64 years, the same farm his 
great-grandparents owned. He enjoyed remodeling and upgrading their 
family home which was built in 1874. &nbsp;He took much pride and 
satisfaction in continuing this farming tradition of over 100 years.&nbsp; 
Other work accomplishments: worked ten years for the ASCS, represented 
Vigortone Feed and Archer Oil, and worked at Fullington 
Lumber.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Music was the enjoyment of his life and a song was always on his 
lips.&nbsp; His music career began in high school and developed into solo 
work, quartets, church choir, leading the singing and fulfilling 
requests at weddings, funerals, churches and community events.&nbsp; Playing 
the trombone and cornet was an added compliment to his musical 
accolades.

Dwaine enjoyed sharing his love of sports with his three boys.&nbsp;&nbsp; The 
family enjoyed flying, baseball, basketball, boating, waterskiing, snow 
skiing and riding motorcycles.

Some of Dwaine’s most memorable experiences involve a missionary work
 tour to Kenya, Africa, ministering along with his wife Rosalie, with 
the local Marriage Encounter group called “Flame," and members of the 
Holiday Ramblers Sunflower RV Club.

As a young man of 19, he committed his life to Christ.&nbsp; Dwaine was a 
member of the First Baptist Church and was a spiritual leader. He was 
involved in the music and drama ministry, taught Sunday school classes, 
and served as a deacon.

Dwaine loved being a family man.&nbsp;&nbsp; He was so proud of their three 
sons, Gary, Darcy and Mark, their wives, grandchildren, and great 
grandchildren.&nbsp; He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, 
brother, a good friend and neighbor.&nbsp;&nbsp; He will be missed by those who 
knew him as a friendly, kind, helpful, and caring person.

Dwaine was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Betty Jean, 
and brothers Don and Robert. &nbsp;He is survived by his wife Rosalie, his 
three sons and their families, two sisters, sister-in-law, and numerous 
nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 am Friday, April 29, 2022, at the 
First Baptist Church in Clay Center with Pastor Matthew Coleman 
officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:30 am until 10:30 am
 on Friday at the church. Burial will be at 3 pm in the Fairview 
Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church or to Voice of the 
Martyrs and may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Frederick “Dwaine” Shorman passed to his heavenly choir on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at the age of 91.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dwaine was born on July 22, 1930, the second son and third child of 
William Frederick and Lauretta Victoria Sumners Shorman in Morganville, 
Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;His elementary years were spent at Morganville and Clay Center 
Schools.&nbsp; He was president of his senior class and enjoyed sports, 
drama, and music. Dwaine graduated from Wakefield High School in 1948. 
He earned his private airplane pilot’s license in 1968 and later earned 
an Aircraft and Powerplant Mechanics license from Kansas State Tech 
Institute.&nbsp;In 1953, he married Rosalie Woellhof of Clay Center and farming 
continued to be their way of life.&nbsp; He was a farm owner, manager, 
operator and mechanic for 53-plus years. &nbsp;Dwaine and Rosalie lived on 
their family homestead for 64 years, the same farm his 
great-grandparents owned. He enjoyed remodeling and upgrading their 
family home which was built in 1874. &nbsp;He took much pride and 
satisfaction in continuing this farming tradition of over 100 years.&nbsp; 
Other work accomplishments: worked ten years for the ASCS, represented 
Vigortone Feed and Archer Oil, and worked at Fullington 
Lumber.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Music was the enjoyment of his life and a song was always on his 
lips.&nbsp; His music career began in high school and developed into solo 
work, quartets, church choir, leading the singing and fulfilling 
requests at weddings, funerals, churches and community events.&nbsp; Playing 
the trombone and cornet was an added compliment to his musical 
accolades.Dwaine enjoyed sharing his love of sports with his three boys.&nbsp;&nbsp; The 
family enjoyed flying, baseball, basketball, boating, waterskiing, snow 
skiing and riding motorcycles.Some of Dwaine’s most memorable experiences involve a missionary work
 tour to Kenya, Africa, ministering along with his wife Rosalie, with 
the local Marriage Encounter group called “Flame," and members of the 
Holiday Ramblers Sunflower RV Club.As a young man of 19, he committed his life to Christ.&nbsp; Dwaine was a 
member of the First Baptist Church and was a spiritual leader. He was 
involved in the music and drama ministry, taught Sunday school classes, 
and served as a deacon.Dwaine loved being a family man.&nbsp;&nbsp; He was so proud of their three 
sons, Gary, Darcy and Mark, their wives, grandchildren, and great 
grandchildren.&nbsp; He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, 
brother, a good friend and neighbor.&nbsp;&nbsp; He will be missed by those who 
knew him as a friendly, kind, helpful, and caring person.Dwaine was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Betty Jean, 
and brothers Don and Robert. &nbsp;He is survived by his wife Rosalie, his 
three sons and their families, two sisters, sister-in-law, and numerous 
nieces and nephews.Funeral Services will be held at 11 am Friday, April 29, 2022, at the 
First Baptist Church in Clay Center with Pastor Matthew Coleman 
officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:30 am until 10:30 am
 on Friday at the church. Burial will be at 3 pm in the Fairview 
Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church or to Voice of the 
Martyrs and may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Frederick 'Dwaine' Shorman

Danna Jean was born September 28, 1928, in Sylvan Grove, Kansas, to 
parents Hilda and Ray Ulrich.&nbsp; She was the oldest of four children with 
siblings Darrel, Wanda, and Dee.&nbsp; She grew up in Kansas living in Sylvan
 Grove, Lincoln and Ellsworth.&nbsp; It was at Ellsworth in the Senior High 
School that she met Donald McCracken, who became her husband and best 
friend.&nbsp;

On September 2, 1949, Danna and Don were united in marriage in 
Ellsworth.&nbsp; Their marriage was founded on their love of their Lord and 
Savior Jesus Christ.&nbsp; They joyfully and faithfully served Christ 
together as they raised their family and worked in ministry.&nbsp; Their 
family included two sons, Clyde and Duane, and one daughter, Janet.&nbsp;

She was a loving mother who, through example, taught her 
children grace, forgiveness, humility, hospitality, respect and love for
 others.&nbsp; She not only enjoyed cooking for her immediate family, but for
 all family at holidays and gatherings. Family was her first priority, 
whether it was conquering her childhood fears so she could learn how to 
water ski with her children or making sure each child was tucked in bed 
with nighttime prayers.

Danna was the quiet strength that supported Don in his role as 
pastor at La Cygne, KS. Calvary Baptist, The Baptist Church of 
Concordia, First Baptist Church of El Dorado, and The First Baptist 
Church in Liberal. Danna not only hosted many church dinners in their 
home, she on more than one occasion opened up her home and mealtime to 
stranded travelers.&nbsp; She also served as “host mother” to two 
international college students.&nbsp; While in El Dorado she taught at the 
First Baptist Daycare and Pre School for several years.&nbsp; She looked at 
her time in the daycare as an opportunity to minister to both the 
children in her care as well as their families.

Upon retirement, Don &amp; Danna moved to Ness City, Ks where 
they enjoyed serving as lay leaders in the First Baptist Church.&nbsp; Danna 
served on the leadership board and loved being a part of the children’s 
ministries. &nbsp;Retirement also gave her the opportunity to pursue her love
 of reading.&nbsp; She was a frequent visitor to the Ness City library as 
well as her monthly reading of several Christian magazines that kept her informed of God’s work throughout 
the world.&nbsp; She and her husband shared a personal commitment to and 
interest in the ministry in India.&nbsp; Danna and Don made several trips to 
India, leaving behind a legacy of God’s outreach.&nbsp;

Preceding Danna in death was her beloved husband, Don; infant 
son, Robert.; brother Darrel Ulrich, sister Wanda (Ulrich) Anderson; as 
well as several sisters and brothers-in-law.

She is survived by her eldest son Clyde McCracken and wife Kay 
of Ness City, grandson Christopher (Katie) and three great grandsons of 
Andover and grandson Philip (Lindsey) of West Palm Beach, FL;&nbsp; her son 
Duane (Trena) of Overland Park, grandson Clark (Lindsay) and three great
 granddaughters and one great grandson all of DeSoto and granddaughter 
Danae McCracken Rus&nbsp; (Darren) and two great granddaughters of Overland 
Park; her daughter Janet McCracken Wittwer (Dan) of Dawson, NE, 
granddaughter Alicia (Jordan) Andrew and two great granddaughters, all 
of Auburn, and grandson Nathaniel (Chelsea) Wittwer and two great 
grandsons all of Lenexa, KS.

She also is survived by her youngest brother, Dee (Helen) Ulrich of 
Colorado Springs as well as many nieces and nephews and their families.

Danna believed that God’s most important work for her was that 
of being a loving wife, mother and grandma.&nbsp; She knew that to love her 
family in the best way possible was to love Christ first.&nbsp; And she did.&nbsp;

Saturday, April 23, 2022, she left this earth to live life to the fullest in heaven for eternity with her Lord and Savior.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Visitation will be Friday, April 29, 10:00 – 11:30 at Fitzgerald
 Funeral Home in Ness City Kansas.&nbsp; An opportunity for family and 
friends to share memories and Danna’s influence upon their lives will be
 from 11:00 – 11:30.&nbsp; All are invited to the graveside service that will
 follow.&nbsp; Family and friends are then invited to share together at a 
luncheon at the First Baptist Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Danna Jean was born September 28, 1928, in Sylvan Grove, Kansas, to 
parents Hilda and Ray Ulrich.&nbsp; She was the oldest of four children with 
siblings Darrel, Wanda, and Dee.&nbsp; She grew up in Kansas living in Sylvan
 Grove, Lincoln and Ellsworth.&nbsp; It was at Ellsworth in the Senior High 
School that she met Donald McCracken, who became her husband and best 
friend.&nbsp;On September 2, 1949, Danna and Don were united in marriage in 
Ellsworth.&nbsp; Their marriage was founded on their love of their Lord and 
Savior Jesus Christ.&nbsp; They joyfully and faithfully served Christ 
together as they raised their family and worked in ministry.&nbsp; Their 
family included two sons, Clyde and Duane, and one daughter, Janet.&nbsp;She was a loving mother who, through example, taught her 
children grace, forgiveness, humility, hospitality, respect and love for
 others.&nbsp; She not only enjoyed cooking for her immediate family, but for
 all family at holidays and gatherings. Family was her first priority, 
whether it was conquering her childhood fears so she could learn how to 
water ski with her children or making sure each child was tucked in bed 
with nighttime prayers.Danna was the quiet strength that supported Don in his role as 
pastor at La Cygne, KS. Calvary Baptist, The Baptist Church of 
Concordia, First Baptist Church of El Dorado, and The First Baptist 
Church in Liberal. Danna not only hosted many church dinners in their 
home, she on more than one occasion opened up her home and mealtime to 
stranded travelers.&nbsp; She also served as “host mother” to two 
international college students.&nbsp; While in El Dorado she taught at the 
First Baptist Daycare and Pre School for several years.&nbsp; She looked at 
her time in the daycare as an opportunity to minister to both the 
children in her care as well as their families.Upon retirement, Don &amp; Danna moved to Ness City, Ks where 
they enjoyed serving as lay leaders in the First Baptist Church.&nbsp; Danna 
served on the leadership board and loved being a part of the children’s 
ministries. &nbsp;Retirement also gave her the opportunity to pursue her love
 of reading.&nbsp; She was a frequent visitor to the Ness City library as 
well as her monthly reading of several Christian magazines that kept her informed of God’s work throughout 
the world.&nbsp; She and her husband shared a personal commitment to and 
interest in the ministry in India.&nbsp; Danna and Don made several trips to 
India, leaving behind a legacy of God’s outreach.&nbsp;Preceding Danna in death was her beloved husband, Don; infant 
son, Robert.; brother Darrel Ulrich, sister Wanda (Ulrich) Anderson; as 
well as several sisters and brothers-in-law.She is survived by her eldest son Clyde McCracken and wife Kay 
of Ness City, grandson Christopher (Katie) and three great grandsons of 
Andover and grandson Philip (Lindsey) of West Palm Beach, FL;&nbsp; her son 
Duane (Trena) of Overland Park, grandson Clark (Lindsay) and three great
 granddaughters and one great grandson all of DeSoto and granddaughter 
Danae McCracken Rus&nbsp; (Darren) and two great granddaughters of Overland 
Park; her daughter Janet McCracken Wittwer (Dan) of Dawson, NE, 
granddaughter Alicia (Jordan) Andrew and two great granddaughters, all 
of Auburn, and grandson Nathaniel (Chelsea) Wittwer and two great 
grandsons all of Lenexa, KS.She also is survived by her youngest brother, Dee (Helen) Ulrich of 
Colorado Springs as well as many nieces and nephews and their families.Danna believed that God’s most important work for her was that 
of being a loving wife, mother and grandma.&nbsp; She knew that to love her 
family in the best way possible was to love Christ first.&nbsp; And she did.&nbsp;Saturday, April 23, 2022, she left this earth to live life to the fullest in heaven for eternity with her Lord and Savior.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be Friday, April 29, 10:00 – 11:30 at Fitzgerald
 Funeral Home in Ness City Kansas.&nbsp; An opportunity for family and 
friends to share memories and Danna’s influence upon their lives will be
 from 11:00 – 11:30.&nbsp; All are invited to the graveside service that will
 follow.&nbsp; Family and friends are then invited to share together at a 
luncheon at the First Baptist Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Danna Jean McCracken

Clarence L. Herrman, age 91, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022,
 at Reflection Living in Dodge City.&nbsp; He was born on May 23, 1930, in 
Liebenthal, the son of Bart and Dorothy (Schaffer) Herrman.

Clarence graduated from Ensign High School in 1949 and continued his 
education at Dodge City Community College where he played football.&nbsp; He 
loved telling his children and grandchildren that the area sportswriters
 referred to him as “jet-legged” Herrman. He married Neola Reinert on 
January 2, 1950, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Dodge City.&nbsp; Clarence and 
Neola raised their 4 children on farms near Ensign.&nbsp; He retired from 
farming in 1999.&nbsp;

Clarence loved playing town-team baseball in his early married life.&nbsp;
 He was also a member of the Ensign Implement Bowling Team.&nbsp; Clarence 
enjoyed hunting trips to Colorado and Wyoming with his friends and 
father-in-law, but his greatest sporting passion became the game of 
golf.&nbsp; He was a member of Mariah Hills Golf Club and Cimarron Golf Club,
 where he made many life-long friends, accumulated a host of tournament 
trophies and became known as the “Ensign Golfer."

He was a member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the 
Knights of Columbus of Dodge City.&nbsp; He also served as a board member of 
the Ensign Farmer’s Cooperative and Dodge City Cooperative.

Clarence is survived by his wife of over 72 years, Neola Herrman.&nbsp; He
 is also survived by three daughters, Susan (Nancy) Herrman of 
Manalapan, New Jersey, Janet (Ed) Thompson of Shawnee, and Beverly 
(Mike) Arel of Olathe; and a son, Ron (Lea) Herrman of Dodge City.&nbsp; He 
leaves 8 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren to carry on his 
legacy.&nbsp; He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He is preceded 
in death by his parents and three brothers, Gerald, Les and Donnie.

Funeral mass will be held at Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in 
Dodge City on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 10:30 AM with Rev. Wesley 
Schawe presiding.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Ensign Cemetery, two miles 
south of Ensign.&nbsp; Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel in Dodge 
City on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with the 
family present during that time.&nbsp; A vigil service will also be held on 
Wednesday at 7:00 PM at the church. 

Memorials are suggested to 
Alzheimer’s Association or Sacred Heart School Endowment Fund 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>Clarence L. Herrman, age 91, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022,
 at Reflection Living in Dodge City.&nbsp; He was born on May 23, 1930, in 
Liebenthal, the son of Bart and Dorothy (Schaffer) Herrman.Clarence graduated from Ensign High School in 1949 and continued his 
education at Dodge City Community College where he played football.&nbsp; He 
loved telling his children and grandchildren that the area sportswriters
 referred to him as “jet-legged” Herrman. He married Neola Reinert on 
January 2, 1950, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Dodge City.&nbsp; Clarence and 
Neola raised their 4 children on farms near Ensign.&nbsp; He retired from 
farming in 1999.&nbsp;Clarence loved playing town-team baseball in his early married life.&nbsp;
 He was also a member of the Ensign Implement Bowling Team.&nbsp; Clarence 
enjoyed hunting trips to Colorado and Wyoming with his friends and 
father-in-law, but his greatest sporting passion became the game of 
golf.&nbsp; He was a member of Mariah Hills Golf Club and Cimarron Golf Club,
 where he made many life-long friends, accumulated a host of tournament 
trophies and became known as the “Ensign Golfer."He was a member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the 
Knights of Columbus of Dodge City.&nbsp; He also served as a board member of 
the Ensign Farmer’s Cooperative and Dodge City Cooperative.Clarence is survived by his wife of over 72 years, Neola Herrman.&nbsp; He
 is also survived by three daughters, Susan (Nancy) Herrman of 
Manalapan, New Jersey, Janet (Ed) Thompson of Shawnee, and Beverly 
(Mike) Arel of Olathe; and a son, Ron (Lea) Herrman of Dodge City.&nbsp; He 
leaves 8 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren to carry on his 
legacy.&nbsp; He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He is preceded 
in death by his parents and three brothers, Gerald, Les and Donnie.Funeral mass will be held at Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in 
Dodge City on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 10:30 AM with Rev. Wesley 
Schawe presiding.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Ensign Cemetery, two miles 
south of Ensign.&nbsp; Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel in Dodge 
City on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with the 
family present during that time.&nbsp; A vigil service will also be held on 
Wednesday at 7:00 PM at the church. Memorials are suggested to 
Alzheimer’s Association or Sacred Heart School Endowment Fund in care of
 the funeral home.&nbsp; Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online 
guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

Clarence L. Herrman

Mary Lou Stewart, age 91, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away, Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Gove County Medical Center Long Term Care, Quinter. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Mary Lou Stewart, age 91, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away, Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Gove County Medical Center Long Term Care, Quinter. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Mary Lou Stewart

Rose Marie Engling, 91, of Luray, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, April 13th, 2022.
 Rose Marie was born in Lucas, Kansas, on June 22, 1930, a daughter of the late Luella F. (Beatty) and Charles A. Casper.
 She graduated as salutatorian from Luray High School in 1949.
 On Sept. 3, 1950, Rose Marie married Orval Robert Engling in Luray, Kansas.
 Survivors include her husband, Orval Engling; daughter, Susan E. 
Winter (Jeff), of Wichita, Kansas; two sons, Orval R. Engling Jr. 
(Nancy), of Lawrence, Kansas, Danny R. Engling, of Salina, Kansas. She 
is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two 
sisters, Florene Steinle (Edward), of Salina, Kansas, and Bertha Hilmer 
(Raymond), of Harrisburg, South Dakota.
 Rose Marie is preceded in death by three sisters, Bernice Bartlett, 
Katherine Casper, and Charlene Wright; four brothers, Don Terry, Z.W. 
Casper, Clifford Terry, and Charles Casper Jr.
 Cremation has been chosen.
 Services will be held at a later date.
 Donations may be made to the Luray Senior Center, 200 N. Main St., Luray, Kansas 67649.

Rose Marie Engling, 91, of Luray, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, April 13th, 2022.
 Rose Marie was born in Lucas, Kansas, on June 22, 1930, a daughter of the late Luella F. (Beatty) and Charles A. Casper.
 She graduated as salutatorian from Luray High School in 1949.
 On Sept. 3, 1950, Rose Marie married Orval Robert Engling in Luray, Kansas.
 Survivors include her husband, Orval Engling; daughter, Susan E. 
Winter (Jeff), of Wichita, Kansas; two sons, Orval R. Engling Jr. 
(Nancy), of Lawrence, Kansas, Danny R. Engling, of Salina, Kansas. She 
is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two 
sisters, Florene Steinle (Edward), of Salina, Kansas, and Bertha Hilmer 
(Raymond), of Harrisburg, South Dakota.
 Rose Marie is preceded in death by three sisters, Bernice Bartlett, 
Katherine Casper, and Charlene Wright; four brothers, Don Terry, Z.W. 
Casper, Clifford Terry, and Charles Casper Jr.
 Cremation has been chosen.
 Services will be held at a later date.
 Donations may be made to the Luray Senior Center, 200 N. Main St., Luray, Kansas 67649.

Rose Marie Engling

Daniel Zink, 60, passed away on April 23rd, 2022, in Ellinwood, KS. Born in Hutchinson, KS on May 7th, 1961, he was the son of Donald V. &amp; Beverly J. (Lichter) Zink. Dan graduated from Claflin HS in 1979 later receiving his Associates Degree from Barton Co. Community College. He married Melanie Bieberle at St. Joseph Catholic Church on September 21st, 1985. Dan worked for Sunflower Electric for over 20 years before retiring in 2020.

Survivors include wife, Melanie Zink, Ellinwood; son, Kyle (Miranda) Zink, Great Bend; daughters, Stacy (Kyler) Clawson, Lindsey (Jonathan) Andrasek, Great Bend; brother, Mark Zink, Salina; sisters, Susan (Craig) Goodell, Lindsborg, Janet (Kent) Klug, Overland Park, Joni (Don) Haines, Great Bend; beloved grandchildren, Cooper, Cameron, Brynlee, Madalynn, Mikayla and 1 on the way. Dan was preceded in death by his parents Donald &amp; Beverly Zink.

Mass of Christian burial will take place 10:30 AM, Thursday, April 28th, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ellinwood, followed by interment at Holy Name Cemetery, Bushton. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 27th, at Minnis Chapel, Ellinwood, from 11 am – 6 pm with parish Rosary/Vigil at 7 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church that evening. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Joseph School, Children’s Mercy (Kansas City), or Ellinwood Hospital Foundation in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.

Daniel Zink, 60, passed away on April 23rd, 2022, in Ellinwood, KS. Born in Hutchinson, KS on May 7th, 1961, he was the son of Donald V. &amp; Beverly J. (Lichter) Zink. Dan graduated from Claflin HS in 1979 later receiving his Associates Degree from Barton Co. Community College. He married Melanie Bieberle at St. Joseph Catholic Church on September 21st, 1985. Dan worked for Sunflower Electric for over 20 years before retiring in 2020.Survivors include wife, Melanie Zink, Ellinwood; son, Kyle (Miranda) Zink, Great Bend; daughters, Stacy (Kyler) Clawson, Lindsey (Jonathan) Andrasek, Great Bend; brother, Mark Zink, Salina; sisters, Susan (Craig) Goodell, Lindsborg, Janet (Kent) Klug, Overland Park, Joni (Don) Haines, Great Bend; beloved grandchildren, Cooper, Cameron, Brynlee, Madalynn, Mikayla and 1 on the way. Dan was preceded in death by his parents Donald &amp; Beverly Zink.Mass of Christian burial will take place 10:30 AM, Thursday, April 28th, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ellinwood, followed by interment at Holy Name Cemetery, Bushton. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 27th, at Minnis Chapel, Ellinwood, from 11 am – 6 pm with parish Rosary/Vigil at 7 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church that evening. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Joseph School, Children’s Mercy (Kansas City), or Ellinwood Hospital Foundation in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.

Daniel Zink

Rev. Doctor Robert (Bob) Albert Kunz, 76, of Lincoln, Nebraska, went head-to-head with complications from pancreatic cancer surgery.  On April 21, 2022, the complications declared victory and Bob had the privilege of transitioning to his new life in Christ.  He leaves an unfillable hole in the lives of his family and friends.

Bob was born to Robert Emmet Kunz and Ellen H. (Pollard) Kunz  in Prescott, Arizona. He loved the mountains and the desert of his home state.  The Grand Canyon was his favorite place on earth. His father died when he was seven.  During his high school years, Bob gained a stepfather, Charles Pipkin.

His interest in gymnastics led him to give up high school football, so he could concentrate on gymnastics.  He carried that interest into college where he, as a co-captain, helped lead the Fort Hays State University gymnastics team through many  winning competitions.

Later in life, he developed an interest in watercolor painting, but his  passion was bicycling.  He joined a biking team and rode five times in RAGBRAI—a week-long ride across Iowa beginning at the Missouri River and ending at the Mississippi River,  He also co-led a bicycling interest group through the University of Nebraska OLLIE program.

During  more than forty years of ministry, Bob served as pastor of four churches. This led to moves from Kansas to Iowa and Nebraska. 

He loved books and was a member of a men’s book group during the 90’s.  After retiring and moving back to Lincoln, he rejoined that group.

Bob met the love of his life, Eileen Delimont, when he moved with his parents after his high school graduation from Arizona to Norton, Kansas.  He and Eileen were married two years later and attended college together.  Bob had a double major in English and philosophy with a minor in history.  He was offered assistantships in both the English and history departments, but his calling was to ministry.  The day after college graduation, they packed a small U-Haul and moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he  graduated from Eastern Baptist Seminary with a Master of Divinity Degree.  His search for knowledge and competence in ministry led him to earn a Doctor of Ministry Degree from United Theological Seminary in the Twin Cities, Minnesota.

Throughout 55 years,  Bob shared life and adventures with Eileen, his best friend and wife.  They were blessed with one child, Tamara who continues to be a joy.  She brought into their family a son-in-law, Shawn Mousel of Lincoln.

Bob is also survived  by three beloved grandsons, Jonathan, Isaac, and Carson Mousel of Lincoln; two sisters, Judy Cassels of Arizona and Diane Held of Washington; two sisters-in-law, Leta Harpst (John) of Florida and Judy VanDerVeen (Jay) of Kansas and several nephews and nieces scattered throughout the United States.

Bob is at peace and enjoying a heavenly reunion with his father, mother,  stepfather and  sister, Jane Heatherly.    He is sure to be forming a heavenly biking club.

Services will be held at First Plymouth Congregational Church, Lincoln, Nebraska, on April 30, 2022, at 10:30 a. m.  Visitation will be prior to the service from 9:00-10:00.  Graveside services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Week of Compassion for Ukrainian Relief, Edenton Christian Church, or the Christian Church(Disciples of Christ) in Nebraska c/o Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, PO Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS  67661

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 </figure>Rev. Doctor Robert (Bob) Albert Kunz, 76, of Lincoln, Nebraska, went head-to-head with complications from pancreatic cancer surgery. On April 21, 2022, the complications declared victory and Bob had the privilege of transitioning to his new life in Christ. He leaves an unfillable hole in the lives of his family and friends.Bob was born to Robert Emmet Kunz and Ellen H. (Pollard) Kunz in Prescott, Arizona. He loved the mountains and the desert of his home state. The Grand Canyon was his favorite place on earth. His father died when he was seven. During his high school years, Bob gained a stepfather, Charles Pipkin.His interest in gymnastics led him to give up high school football, so he could concentrate on gymnastics. He carried that interest into college where he, as a co-captain, helped lead the Fort Hays State University gymnastics team through many winning competitions.Later in life, he developed an interest in watercolor painting, but his passion was bicycling. He joined a biking team and rode five times in RAGBRAI—a week-long ride across Iowa beginning at the Missouri River and ending at the Mississippi River, He also co-led a bicycling interest group through the University of Nebraska OLLIE program.During more than forty years of ministry, Bob served as pastor of four churches. This led to moves from Kansas to Iowa and Nebraska. He loved books and was a member of a men’s book group during the 90’s. After retiring and moving back to Lincoln, he rejoined that group.Bob met the love of his life, Eileen Delimont, when he moved with his parents after his high school graduation from Arizona to Norton, Kansas. He and Eileen were married two years later and attended college together. Bob had a double major in English and philosophy with a minor in history. He was offered assistantships in both the English and history departments, but his calling was to ministry. The day after college graduation, they packed a small U-Haul and moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he graduated from Eastern Baptist Seminary with a Master of Divinity Degree. His search for knowledge and competence in ministry led him to earn a Doctor of Ministry Degree from United Theological Seminary in the Twin Cities, Minnesota.Throughout 55 years, Bob shared life and adventures with Eileen, his best friend and wife. They were blessed with one child, Tamara who continues to be a joy. She brought into their family a son-in-law, Shawn Mousel of Lincoln.Bob is also survived by three beloved grandsons, Jonathan, Isaac, and Carson Mousel of Lincoln; two sisters, Judy Cassels of Arizona and Diane Held of Washington; two sisters-in-law, Leta Harpst (John) of Florida and Judy VanDerVeen (Jay) of Kansas and several nephews and nieces scattered throughout the United States.Bob is at peace and enjoying a heavenly reunion with his father, mother, stepfather and sister, Jane Heatherly. He is sure to be forming a heavenly biking club.Services will be held at First Plymouth Congregational Church, Lincoln, Nebraska, on April 30, 2022, at 10:30 a. m. Visitation will be prior to the service from 9:00-10:00. Graveside services will be held at a later date.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Week of Compassion for Ukrainian Relief, Edenton Christian Church, or the Christian Church(Disciples of Christ) in Nebraska c/o Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, PO Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS 67661

Robert A. Kunz

Erma Lorene (Smith) Tubbs was born on April 15, 1924, in her 
grandmother’s home in Brewster, Kansas. She was the oldest of three 
children born to Newton Martin and Alice Grace (Parker) Smith. Erma 
passed away on April 22, 2022, at the age of 98. 
Erma, fondly called Jean by her father, lived the first 18 years of her 
life on a farm located 10 miles south of Brewster that was originally 
homesteaded by her great-great-grandmother. Erma’s days on the farm 
involved carrying water to the house, cleaning, and helping her mother 
bake loaves of bread and cinnamon rolls. From an early age, she enjoyed 
taking care of the home. Erma attended all 12 years of schooling at the 
Brownville School located eight miles from the family farm. She rode the
 bus every day to school. In school, Erma enjoyed basketball, softball, 
tennis, and cheerleading. She was also a member of 4-H, took piano 
lessons, and sang in the Glee Club. 
Upon graduation from high school in 1942, Erma left the family farm and 
moved to Halstead, KS to attend the Halstead School of Nursing. The 
school was a Catholic school ran by the Nuns. The nurses in training 
worked 8 hours a day and adhered to strict rules of conduct. During this
 time on a trip home from Halstead, Erma met the love of her life George
 Tubbs Jr. Dating for the couple consisted of a lot of dancing as the 
Smith family loved music and dancing. On March 5, 1944, Erma married 
George. With World War II raging, George was drafted, served as a 
mechanic working on the planes, and became stationed in Roswell, NM. 
Being married, Erma was no longer allowed to continue school and 
relocated to NM to support George and her country. 
After the war, the couple settled into married life living several years
 in Levant and then later in Atwood. Finally, in 1965 they moved to 
Colby, a place that would be their forever home. The couple had two sons
 James Dale and Michael George. Erma loved being a wife and a mother. 
Anyone who knew her well knew that her house was a source of pride. Erma
 also made sure that clothes were clean and pressed, healthy meals were 
prepared, and that George and the boys were well cared for everyday. 
Erma was an excellent no nonsense decision maker and listener. She 
played a vital behind the scenes part in many of the day-to-day business
 operations of the family. Erma’s work and her pride were in caring for 
her home and ensuring the success of the family. 
Erma served as a Pink Lady at the hospital for several years. She was 
also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, an organization 
dedicated to charity, truth and loving-kindness. She loved classical 
music, Frank Sinatra, and old movies. In addition, Erma enjoyed a good 
ride around town or a trip to the farm to check up on the place. She 
loved the annual trip to South Texas she took with George each year in 
the RV. Many memories were made over the years on their adventures. 
Finally, Erma was a woman firm in her faith. One of her favorite quotes 
was, “Anyone can count the seeds in an apple, but only God can count the
 apples in a seed.” 
Erma was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her sister Marilyn Selby, and her brother James Smith. 
She is survived by her sons and their wives: James (Jim) and Kathleen 
Tubbs and Michael (Mike) and Pat Tubbs all of Colby, four grandchildren:
 Sherrie (Brent) Wiedeman of Colby, George (Lindsey) Tubbs of Colby, 
Michael Tubbs of San Francisco, CA and Madison Tubbs of Lawrence, KS, 
and four great grandchildren: Bryant, Brady, Landon and Carson all of 
Colby. 
There will be a come and go celebration of life on Tuesday, April 26, 
2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Baalmann Mortuary. Graveside services will 
be at Beulah Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomas County Community 
Foundation sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, P.O. 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>Erma Lorene (Smith) Tubbs was born on April 15, 1924, in her 
grandmother’s home in Brewster, Kansas. She was the oldest of three 
children born to Newton Martin and Alice Grace (Parker) Smith. Erma 
passed away on April 22, 2022, at the age of 98. 
Erma, fondly called Jean by her father, lived the first 18 years of her 
life on a farm located 10 miles south of Brewster that was originally 
homesteaded by her great-great-grandmother. Erma’s days on the farm 
involved carrying water to the house, cleaning, and helping her mother 
bake loaves of bread and cinnamon rolls. From an early age, she enjoyed 
taking care of the home. Erma attended all 12 years of schooling at the 
Brownville School located eight miles from the family farm. She rode the
 bus every day to school. In school, Erma enjoyed basketball, softball, 
tennis, and cheerleading. She was also a member of 4-H, took piano 
lessons, and sang in the Glee Club. 
Upon graduation from high school in 1942, Erma left the family farm and 
moved to Halstead, KS to attend the Halstead School of Nursing. The 
school was a Catholic school ran by the Nuns. The nurses in training 
worked 8 hours a day and adhered to strict rules of conduct. During this
 time on a trip home from Halstead, Erma met the love of her life George
 Tubbs Jr. Dating for the couple consisted of a lot of dancing as the 
Smith family loved music and dancing. On March 5, 1944, Erma married 
George. With World War II raging, George was drafted, served as a 
mechanic working on the planes, and became stationed in Roswell, NM. 
Being married, Erma was no longer allowed to continue school and 
relocated to NM to support George and her country. 
After the war, the couple settled into married life living several years
 in Levant and then later in Atwood. Finally, in 1965 they moved to 
Colby, a place that would be their forever home. The couple had two sons
 James Dale and Michael George. Erma loved being a wife and a mother. 
Anyone who knew her well knew that her house was a source of pride. Erma
 also made sure that clothes were clean and pressed, healthy meals were 
prepared, and that George and the boys were well cared for everyday. 
Erma was an excellent no nonsense decision maker and listener. She 
played a vital behind the scenes part in many of the day-to-day business
 operations of the family. Erma’s work and her pride were in caring for 
her home and ensuring the success of the family. 
Erma served as a Pink Lady at the hospital for several years. She was 
also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, an organization 
dedicated to charity, truth and loving-kindness. She loved classical 
music, Frank Sinatra, and old movies. In addition, Erma enjoyed a good 
ride around town or a trip to the farm to check up on the place. She 
loved the annual trip to South Texas she took with George each year in 
the RV. Many memories were made over the years on their adventures. 
Finally, Erma was a woman firm in her faith. One of her favorite quotes 
was, “Anyone can count the seeds in an apple, but only God can count the
 apples in a seed.” 
Erma was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her sister Marilyn Selby, and her brother James Smith. 
She is survived by her sons and their wives: James (Jim) and Kathleen 
Tubbs and Michael (Mike) and Pat Tubbs all of Colby, four grandchildren:
 Sherrie (Brent) Wiedeman of Colby, George (Lindsey) Tubbs of Colby, 
Michael Tubbs of San Francisco, CA and Madison Tubbs of Lawrence, KS, 
and four great grandchildren: Bryant, Brady, Landon and Carson all of 
Colby. 
There will be a come and go celebration of life on Tuesday, April 26, 
2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Baalmann Mortuary. Graveside services will 
be at Beulah Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomas County Community 
Foundation sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, P.O. 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;

Erma Lorene (Smith) Tubbs

Douglas John Wolters, 74, of Atwood, KS, died Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Center, Atwood. 
A visitation will be held Friday, April 29, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 
Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., 
Saturday, April 30, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Atwood. Burial will 
follow in Fairview Cemetery, Atwood. Memorials may be made to God’s 
Little Saints Preschool or Rawlins County Hospital and sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, P.O. Box 391, Colby, KS, 67701. 
Douglas John Wolters was born October 17, 1947 in St. Francis, Kansas, 
the first child of Clarence John and Dorothy (Schmidt) Wolters. 
Doug was baptized at the Trinity Lutheran Church parsonage north of 
Ludell by his maternal grandfather, Pastor John Schmidt. Doug was later
 confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Grace Lutheran Church in Atwood. 
Doug later became a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Atwood. 
Doug attended the Queen of Driftwood Country School, District 96, 
located nine miles north and a mile west of Atwood, first through eighth
 grades, walking the 1.5 miles in good weather. He then attended Atwood
 Community High School, graduating with the class of 1965, the largest 
in its history. Doug attended Kansas State University, Manhattan, 
earning a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science in January, 1970. He was a
 member of Beta Sigma Psi Lutheran fraternity at KSU. Doug enlisted in 
the National Guard, serving from January to May of 1970, followed by six
 years on reserve status. 
In his last semester at KSU, Doug met Pattie Lucille Bohn, of Eskridge, 
Kansas. On December 27, 1970, Pattie and Doug were united in marriage at
 First Lutheran Church in Manhattan, KS. They returned to the family 
farm and dairy in Atwood, residing at the Rosie Reuber farm four miles 
north of Atwood. In May, 1978, they moved into the new home across the 
road from the family farm, which they had constructed themselves with 
some assistance from family. 
Doug and Pattie welcomed their first son, Joshua John, on December 4th, 
1973. Their second son, Matthew Wyatt, was born November 19, 1979. 
In 1993, they became sole owners of Wolters Farms, Inc. In the fall of 
1995, the dairy herd was sold. Doug and Pattie continued to grow grain 
crops on the farm, spanning a total of 50 years actively farming until 
transitioning the farm to the next generation. 
Doug was actively involved in his community, church and agricultural 
organizations. He served as Elder of Grace Lutheran Church and 
President, Trustee and Elder of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Boards he 
served on include Atwood Coop &amp; Equity, Lutheran Church Missouri 
Synod-Kansas District, Rawlins County Extension Council (he was chairman
 for several years), and Co-Bank. Along with Pattie, Doug served as a 
4-H community leader and was a member of Atwood FFA backers, though he 
was never a member of 4-H or FFA in his youth. 
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Edward Schmidtke. 
Survivors include his wife, Pattie, of the home; sons and 
daughters-in-law, Joshua Wolters (Lisa) and Matthew Wolters (Donelle), 
all of Atwood; grandchildren Ryan Wolters and Kaitlyn Wolters, 
Manhattan, KS, Henry Wolters and Elise Wolters of Atwood; sibling, 
Richard Wolters (Cathy), Liberal, KS, Beverly Schmidtke, Morristown, MN,
 Mark Wolters (Brenda), Atwood, and John Wolters (Jo) of Manhattan, KS; 
and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Douglas John Wolters, 74, of Atwood, KS, died Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Center, Atwood. 
A visitation will be held Friday, April 29, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 
Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., 
Saturday, April 30, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Atwood. Burial will 
follow in Fairview Cemetery, Atwood. Memorials may be made to God’s 
Little Saints Preschool or Rawlins County Hospital and sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, P.O. Box 391, Colby, KS, 67701. 
Douglas John Wolters was born October 17, 1947 in St. Francis, Kansas, 
the first child of Clarence John and Dorothy (Schmidt) Wolters. 
Doug was baptized at the Trinity Lutheran Church parsonage north of 
Ludell by his maternal grandfather, Pastor John Schmidt. Doug was later
 confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Grace Lutheran Church in Atwood. 
Doug later became a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Atwood. 
Doug attended the Queen of Driftwood Country School, District 96, 
located nine miles north and a mile west of Atwood, first through eighth
 grades, walking the 1.5 miles in good weather. He then attended Atwood
 Community High School, graduating with the class of 1965, the largest 
in its history. Doug attended Kansas State University, Manhattan, 
earning a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science in January, 1970. He was a
 member of Beta Sigma Psi Lutheran fraternity at KSU. Doug enlisted in 
the National Guard, serving from January to May of 1970, followed by six
 years on reserve status. 
In his last semester at KSU, Doug met Pattie Lucille Bohn, of Eskridge, 
Kansas. On December 27, 1970, Pattie and Doug were united in marriage at
 First Lutheran Church in Manhattan, KS. They returned to the family 
farm and dairy in Atwood, residing at the Rosie Reuber farm four miles 
north of Atwood. In May, 1978, they moved into the new home across the 
road from the family farm, which they had constructed themselves with 
some assistance from family. 
Doug and Pattie welcomed their first son, Joshua John, on December 4th, 
1973. Their second son, Matthew Wyatt, was born November 19, 1979. 
In 1993, they became sole owners of Wolters Farms, Inc. In the fall of 
1995, the dairy herd was sold. Doug and Pattie continued to grow grain 
crops on the farm, spanning a total of 50 years actively farming until 
transitioning the farm to the next generation. 
Doug was actively involved in his community, church and agricultural 
organizations. He served as Elder of Grace Lutheran Church and 
President, Trustee and Elder of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Boards he 
served on include Atwood Coop &amp; Equity, Lutheran Church Missouri 
Synod-Kansas District, Rawlins County Extension Council (he was chairman
 for several years), and Co-Bank. Along with Pattie, Doug served as a 
4-H community leader and was a member of Atwood FFA backers, though he 
was never a member of 4-H or FFA in his youth. 
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Edward Schmidtke. 
Survivors include his wife, Pattie, of the home; sons and 
daughters-in-law, Joshua Wolters (Lisa) and Matthew Wolters (Donelle), 
all of Atwood; grandchildren Ryan Wolters and Kaitlyn Wolters, 
Manhattan, KS, Henry Wolters and Elise Wolters of Atwood; sibling, 
Richard Wolters (Cathy), Liberal, KS, Beverly Schmidtke, Morristown, MN,
 Mark Wolters (Brenda), Atwood, and John Wolters (Jo) of Manhattan, KS; 
and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Douglas John Wolters

Carol E. Lambert, 83, of Hutchinson, passed April 22, 2022, at 
Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler. She was born July 13, 
1938, to Arthur and Thelma (Byron) Wipf.

Carol graduated from Nickerson High School in 1956, Hutchinson 
Community College in 1958, and Sterling College in 1966. She was a 
teacher at Burrton for three years and at Nickerson for 34 years.

On August 8, 1958, Carol married Ronald Sherman Lambert, in 
Hutchinson. Together they had one son. Ronald passed away July 11, 2004.

Carol is survived by: son, Sherman Lambert (Sandy), Hutchinson; 
granddaughter, Rebecca Baetz (Kenton), Smith Center; grandsons, Joshua 
Lambert (Lana), Inman, Robert Luce (Traci), Wichita, Kenneth Luce 
(Traci), Hutchinson; seven great-grandchildren, Kaden and Brysen Baetz, 
Dalton, Devin, Makayla, Amelia, and Peyton Luce; sisters, Rheta Carter, 
Dinah McHome, both of Bakersfield, California, Charlotte Finical, 
Arizona; and brother, Byron Wipf.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband; and great-grandson, Cole Garrett Luce.

Graveside service will be 1 pm Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Fairlawn
 Burial Park. Friends may call from 9 am to 5 pm Tuesday at Elliott 
Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, in 
care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Carol E. Lambert, 83, of Hutchinson, passed April 22, 2022, at 
Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler. She was born July 13, 
1938, to Arthur and Thelma (Byron) Wipf.Carol graduated from Nickerson High School in 1956, Hutchinson 
Community College in 1958, and Sterling College in 1966. She was a 
teacher at Burrton for three years and at Nickerson for 34 years.On August 8, 1958, Carol married Ronald Sherman Lambert, in 
Hutchinson. Together they had one son. Ronald passed away July 11, 2004.Carol is survived by: son, Sherman Lambert (Sandy), Hutchinson; 
granddaughter, Rebecca Baetz (Kenton), Smith Center; grandsons, Joshua 
Lambert (Lana), Inman, Robert Luce (Traci), Wichita, Kenneth Luce 
(Traci), Hutchinson; seven great-grandchildren, Kaden and Brysen Baetz, 
Dalton, Devin, Makayla, Amelia, and Peyton Luce; sisters, Rheta Carter, 
Dinah McHome, both of Bakersfield, California, Charlotte Finical, 
Arizona; and brother, Byron Wipf.She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband; and great-grandson, Cole Garrett Luce.Graveside service will be 1 pm Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Fairlawn
 Burial Park. Friends may call from 9 am to 5 pm Tuesday at Elliott 
Mortuary.Memorials are suggested to Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, in 
care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Carol E. Lambert

Connie R. Pennington, age 55, of Goodland passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022, at her home in Goodland.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Connie was born on January 14, 1967, to Marlin and Ruby (Bateman) 
Phifer in Goodland.&nbsp; She grew up and went to school in Goodland and 
graduated from Goodland High School in 1985.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On October 21, 2005, she married Tony Pennington in Goodland.&nbsp; Connie
 worked as a waitress and cook at many restaurants in Goodland and 
Sharon Springs.&nbsp; Connie enjoyed her dogs and cats, and dearly loved 
spending time with her family and friends, especially her 
grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Connie is preceded in death by grandparents, parents, Marlin and Ruby and her cousin, Diane Mowry.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She is survived by her husband, Tony; sons, RJ Phifer and Randy 
(Danielle) Cochran of Norcatur, KS; stepchildren, Dustin (Ashley) 
Pennington of Oklahoma City, OK and Jennifer (Zach) Pennington of 
Goodland.&nbsp; Grandchildren, Robert Traxel, Raiden and Dezirae Phifer, 
Anthony and Kathrine Whitten; sister, Deb (Kent) Brown of Oberlin; 
brother, Lonnie (Amy) Phifer of Hammond, IN; brother, Danny Phifer of 
Phoenix, AZ; sisters, Melody Okeson of Grand Junction, CO and Kathy Noel
 of Logan, KS; and many more family and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials may be designated to Connie Pennington Memorial Fund and 
may be left at the services or sent in care of Bateman Funeral 
Home,&nbsp;P.O. Box 278, Goodland, Kansas 67735. For information and online 
condolences visit&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com.

Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Connie-Pennington">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Connie R. Pennington, age 55, of Goodland passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022, at her home in Goodland.&nbsp;&nbsp;Connie was born on January 14, 1967, to Marlin and Ruby (Bateman) 
Phifer in Goodland.&nbsp; She grew up and went to school in Goodland and 
graduated from Goodland High School in 1985.&nbsp;&nbsp;On October 21, 2005, she married Tony Pennington in Goodland.&nbsp; Connie
 worked as a waitress and cook at many restaurants in Goodland and 
Sharon Springs.&nbsp; Connie enjoyed her dogs and cats, and dearly loved 
spending time with her family and friends, especially her 
grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;Connie is preceded in death by grandparents, parents, Marlin and Ruby and her cousin, Diane Mowry.&nbsp;&nbsp;She is survived by her husband, Tony; sons, RJ Phifer and Randy 
(Danielle) Cochran of Norcatur, KS; stepchildren, Dustin (Ashley) 
Pennington of Oklahoma City, OK and Jennifer (Zach) Pennington of 
Goodland.&nbsp; Grandchildren, Robert Traxel, Raiden and Dezirae Phifer, 
Anthony and Kathrine Whitten; sister, Deb (Kent) Brown of Oberlin; 
brother, Lonnie (Amy) Phifer of Hammond, IN; brother, Danny Phifer of 
Phoenix, AZ; sisters, Melody Okeson of Grand Junction, CO and Kathy Noel
 of Logan, KS; and many more family and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be designated to Connie Pennington Memorial Fund and 
may be left at the services or sent in care of Bateman Funeral 
Home,&nbsp;P.O. Box 278, Goodland, Kansas 67735. For information and online 
condolences visit&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com.Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Connie-Pennington">HERE</a> for service details.

Connie R. Pennington

James E. “Jim” Bieler, 82, Hays, died Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at HaysMed.

He was born July 13, 1939, in Hays, the 
youngest of nine children of Thomas and Julia (Hauschild) Bieler. 
&nbsp;Growing up on a Kansas farm where he lived for over 70 years, Jim 
helped his family work the land and raise livestock, eventually taking 
over the farm upon the death of his parents. His love for rural living, 
farming, and his dogs continued throughout his lifetime.

Survivors include his nieces and 
nephews: Mary Jo Hartman (Jim), Donna Dewey, April Dorsey-Tyler, Mark 
Brown, Wilma Diefenbach-Jones (Dale), Robin Engel (Steve A.), Steve 
Cartwright, Tom Brown (Joan), and Eric Brown (Judy).

He was preceded in death by his 
parents, three brothers: Walt, Burgess, and Bill Bieler, five sisters: 
Jeanette Cartwright, Juanita Diefenbach, Helen Brown, Edith Dorsey, and 
Lucille Bieler, and a nephew: Kenneth Bieler.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. 
Delbert Stanton Officiating.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be made payable to the 
Humane Society of the High Plains.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Jim may 
be shared with his family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>James E. “Jim” Bieler, 82, Hays, died Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at HaysMed.He was born July 13, 1939, in Hays, the 
youngest of nine children of Thomas and Julia (Hauschild) Bieler. 
&nbsp;Growing up on a Kansas farm where he lived for over 70 years, Jim 
helped his family work the land and raise livestock, eventually taking 
over the farm upon the death of his parents. His love for rural living, 
farming, and his dogs continued throughout his lifetime.Survivors include his nieces and 
nephews: Mary Jo Hartman (Jim), Donna Dewey, April Dorsey-Tyler, Mark 
Brown, Wilma Diefenbach-Jones (Dale), Robin Engel (Steve A.), Steve 
Cartwright, Tom Brown (Joan), and Eric Brown (Judy).He was preceded in death by his 
parents, three brothers: Walt, Burgess, and Bill Bieler, five sisters: 
Jeanette Cartwright, Juanita Diefenbach, Helen Brown, Edith Dorsey, and 
Lucille Bieler, and a nephew: Kenneth Bieler.Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. 
Delbert Stanton Officiating.&nbsp; Memorials may be made payable to the 
Humane Society of the High Plains.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Jim may 
be shared with his family at www.haysmemorial.com

James E. 'Jim' Bieler

Robert L. “Bob” Koerner, 89, Hays, died Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Via Christi Village.

He was born June 9, 1932, in Hays, the 
son of Albert and Veronica (Dinges) Koerner.&nbsp; He was a graduate of Hays 
High School, and for 35 years was a custodian at Wilson Elementary 
School, where he was known by all as Grandpa.&nbsp; On July 24, 1954, he was 
united in marriage to Betty L. Urbanek in Hays, and they were married 
nearly 35 years before she died on May 2, 1989.&nbsp; His memberships 
included St. Joseph Catholic Church and the St. Joseph Third Degree 
Knights of Columbus Council #1325.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, was a great 
storyteller and enjoyed visiting, never knew a stranger, and would greet
 everyone with a smile.

Survivors include his son: Tim Koerner 
and wife Doreen of Victoria, daughter: Debbie Eller and husband Tony of 
Ellis, eight grandchildren: Michelle Slinkard and husband Duston, Amanda
 Moore and husband Jess, Keith Ashcraft and wife Laura, Dylan Eller and 
fiancé Sarah Eaton, Isaac Eller and wife Laura, Lindsey Lisenby and 
husband Jeremy, Scott Koerner and wife Janelle, and Evan Koerner and 
wife Linnea, and 13 great grandchildren:&nbsp; Carly Koerner, Jackson 
Koerner, Charlotte Velock, Barrett Koerner, Dorance Koerner, Shelby 
Lisenby, Eli Lisenby, Caden Moore, Riley Moore, Emma Ashcraft, Josie 
Eller, Colten Anderson, and Amelia Anderson.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with
 Fr. Richard Daise officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Joseph 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on Wednesday and 
from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Thursday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral
 Home.&nbsp; A vigil service will be at 5:30 pm followed by a Third Degree 
Knights of Columbus rosary, all on Wednesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 


Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Church.&nbsp; Condolences and memories 
of Bob may be shared with his family at www.haysmemorial.com &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Robert L. “Bob” Koerner, 89, Hays, died Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Via Christi Village.He was born June 9, 1932, in Hays, the 
son of Albert and Veronica (Dinges) Koerner.&nbsp; He was a graduate of Hays 
High School, and for 35 years was a custodian at Wilson Elementary 
School, where he was known by all as Grandpa.&nbsp; On July 24, 1954, he was 
united in marriage to Betty L. Urbanek in Hays, and they were married 
nearly 35 years before she died on May 2, 1989.&nbsp; His memberships 
included St. Joseph Catholic Church and the St. Joseph Third Degree 
Knights of Columbus Council #1325.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, was a great 
storyteller and enjoyed visiting, never knew a stranger, and would greet
 everyone with a smile.Survivors include his son: Tim Koerner 
and wife Doreen of Victoria, daughter: Debbie Eller and husband Tony of 
Ellis, eight grandchildren: Michelle Slinkard and husband Duston, Amanda
 Moore and husband Jess, Keith Ashcraft and wife Laura, Dylan Eller and 
fiancé Sarah Eaton, Isaac Eller and wife Laura, Lindsey Lisenby and 
husband Jeremy, Scott Koerner and wife Janelle, and Evan Koerner and 
wife Linnea, and 13 great grandchildren:&nbsp; Carly Koerner, Jackson 
Koerner, Charlotte Velock, Barrett Koerner, Dorance Koerner, Shelby 
Lisenby, Eli Lisenby, Caden Moore, Riley Moore, Emma Ashcraft, Josie 
Eller, Colten Anderson, and Amelia Anderson.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with
 Fr. Richard Daise officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Joseph 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on Wednesday and 
from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Thursday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral
 Home.&nbsp; A vigil service will be at 5:30 pm followed by a Third Degree 
Knights of Columbus rosary, all on Wednesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 
Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Church.&nbsp; Condolences and memories 
of Bob may be shared with his family at www.haysmemorial.com &nbsp;&nbsp;

Robert L. 'Bob' Koerner

Beverly Fitzhugh, 75, of Excelsior Springs, MO, died and went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on April 13, 2022. She died at home after a relatively short battle with lung cancer.

Bev was born October 19, 1946, in Norton, KS, to Jim and Doris Jean Fitzhugh.

She is survived by three brothers, David Fitzhugh, Rodney Fitzhugh, and Mike Fitzhugh, and one sister, Peggy Vertiz; two children, Robert (Bob) Fitzpatrick and Deena Province; eight grandchildren, Lewie, Shay, Sadie, Sarah, Eli, Emerson, Alexis (deceased), Amanda; and four great-grandchildren.

Bev was a devout Christian and a faithful member of the Excelsior Springs Church until the day of her death. She ran a photography business from 1968 until 2010 when she had to quit for health reasons.&nbsp; For a hobby, she enjoyed doing needle work including cross-stitch and crocheting.

She will be sorely missed by her family, church, friends, and fellow residents at The Oaks.

Funeral services were April 15, 2022, at the Bross &amp; Spidle Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs, MO.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions are suggested to ASPCA (<a href="https://www.aspca.org/" target="_blank">www.aspca.org</a>).

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 </figure>Beverly Fitzhugh, 75, of Excelsior Springs, MO, died and went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on April 13, 2022. She died at home after a relatively short battle with lung cancer.Bev was born October 19, 1946, in Norton, KS, to Jim and Doris Jean Fitzhugh.She is survived by three brothers, David Fitzhugh, Rodney Fitzhugh, and Mike Fitzhugh, and one sister, Peggy Vertiz; two children, Robert (Bob) Fitzpatrick and Deena Province; eight grandchildren, Lewie, Shay, Sadie, Sarah, Eli, Emerson, Alexis (deceased), Amanda; and four great-grandchildren.Bev was a devout Christian and a faithful member of the Excelsior Springs Church until the day of her death. She ran a photography business from 1968 until 2010 when she had to quit for health reasons.&nbsp; For a hobby, she enjoyed doing needle work including cross-stitch and crocheting.She will be sorely missed by her family, church, friends, and fellow residents at The Oaks.Funeral services were April 15, 2022, at the Bross &amp; Spidle Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs, MO.&nbsp;Memorial contributions are suggested to ASPCA (<a href="https://www.aspca.org/" target="_blank">www.aspca.org</a>).

Beverly Fitzhugh

Shasta S. Crum passed away peacefully Wednesday, 
April 20, 2022, at her home in Salina, KS after battling brain cancer. 
Shasta was born on June 4, 1984, in Salina, KS. 

She graduated from South 
High School in 2002, then attended Fort Hays University and Bethany 
College. Shasta married Steven, the love of her life in 2009 and 
welcomed their 1st of 5 daughters in 2011. Shasta was a wonderful wife, 
mother &amp; daughter with a beautiful soul. She radiated such a 
positive light and was always a joy to be around. She was a diabetic 
champion for 30 years, never letting it hold her back in any way. Shasta
 blessed us all with her infectious smile, laugh, beautiful voice &amp; 
love for all. She will be missed dearly.

Shasta is survived by her husband, Steven; daughters: Amara, Tiana, 
Olivia, Nalia and Bianca. Mother &amp; Stepfather, Mary Lu &amp; Dale 
Triplitt; stepbrother, Joshua F. Triplitt; grandmothers, Elizabeth 
(Betty) Bachofer, Jane Rogge &amp; Glenda Triplitt. Mother in Law &amp; 
Father in Law, Sara &amp; Galen Crum. She was preceded in death by her 
grandfathers, Daniel J. Bachofer, Dr. Reverend Stan Rogge &amp; 
F.D.Triplitt.

Visitation will be 4-8pm, Monday, April 25, with family greeting friends from 6-8pm with a rosary vigil at 7pm at Ryan Mortuary.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:30am, Tuesday, April 26, at Assaria Lutheran Church, Assaria, KS.

Memorials may be made in Shasta’s name for an education fund for the 
children, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St. Salina, KS 67401.

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 </figure>Shasta S. Crum passed away peacefully Wednesday, 
April 20, 2022, at her home in Salina, KS after battling brain cancer. 
Shasta was born on June 4, 1984, in Salina, KS. She graduated from South 
High School in 2002, then attended Fort Hays University and Bethany 
College. Shasta married Steven, the love of her life in 2009 and 
welcomed their 1st of 5 daughters in 2011. Shasta was a wonderful wife, 
mother &amp; daughter with a beautiful soul. She radiated such a 
positive light and was always a joy to be around. She was a diabetic 
champion for 30 years, never letting it hold her back in any way. Shasta
 blessed us all with her infectious smile, laugh, beautiful voice &amp; 
love for all. She will be missed dearly.Shasta is survived by her husband, Steven; daughters: Amara, Tiana, 
Olivia, Nalia and Bianca. Mother &amp; Stepfather, Mary Lu &amp; Dale 
Triplitt; stepbrother, Joshua F. Triplitt; grandmothers, Elizabeth 
(Betty) Bachofer, Jane Rogge &amp; Glenda Triplitt. Mother in Law &amp; 
Father in Law, Sara &amp; Galen Crum. She was preceded in death by her 
grandfathers, Daniel J. Bachofer, Dr. Reverend Stan Rogge &amp; 
F.D.Triplitt.Visitation will be 4-8pm, Monday, April 25, with family greeting friends from 6-8pm with a rosary vigil at 7pm at Ryan Mortuary.Funeral Service will be held at 10:30am, Tuesday, April 26, at Assaria Lutheran Church, Assaria, KS.Memorials may be made in Shasta’s name for an education fund for the 
children, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St. Salina, KS 67401.

Shasta S. Crum

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

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Connie R. (Phifer) Pennington

Vivian Marie Collicott, 80, passed away April 21, 2022, at her home 
in Wichita. She was born on January 6, 1942, at Hays, to V. Francis 
&amp; Viola (Windholz) Weigel. She married Larry Collicott on August 27,
 1960, at Great Bend.

Vivian grew up in Gorham and was currently a Wichita resident, having
 previously lived in Great Bend. She worked in department store retail 
and later worked as a bookkeeper for Larry’s Body Shop. She was a member
 of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Vivian 
enjoyed traveling and decorating but especially loved spending time with
 her family.

Survivors include, her husband of the home, Larry Collicott; a son, 
Greg Collicott of Hanceville, Ala.; a daughter, Brenda Collicott of 
Wichita; a brother, Cecil Weigel and wife Ruth of Gorham; a sister, 
Cindy Cockrell and husband Charlie of Gorham; four grandchildren, Cooper
 Hammersmith, Max Collicott, Mary Collicott and William Collicott. She 
was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Brad Collicott; and a 
sister, Carrie Weigel.&nbsp;

Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 27, 2022,
 at Bryant Funeral Home, with a Vigil service with rosary at 7:00 p.m. 
The family will greet friends at 9:30 a.m. and will lead a rosary at 
10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 28, 2022, followed by Mass of Christian 
Burial at 10:30 a.m., all at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Father 
Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in Great Bend Cemetery. 


Memorials have been designated to Central Care Cancer Center, in care of
 Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Vivian Marie Collicott, 80, passed away April 21, 2022, at her home 
in Wichita. She was born on January 6, 1942, at Hays, to V. Francis 
&amp; Viola (Windholz) Weigel. She married Larry Collicott on August 27,
 1960, at Great Bend.Vivian grew up in Gorham and was currently a Wichita resident, having
 previously lived in Great Bend. She worked in department store retail 
and later worked as a bookkeeper for Larry’s Body Shop. She was a member
 of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Vivian 
enjoyed traveling and decorating but especially loved spending time with
 her family.Survivors include, her husband of the home, Larry Collicott; a son, 
Greg Collicott of Hanceville, Ala.; a daughter, Brenda Collicott of 
Wichita; a brother, Cecil Weigel and wife Ruth of Gorham; a sister, 
Cindy Cockrell and husband Charlie of Gorham; four grandchildren, Cooper
 Hammersmith, Max Collicott, Mary Collicott and William Collicott. She 
was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Brad Collicott; and a 
sister, Carrie Weigel.&nbsp;Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 27, 2022,
 at Bryant Funeral Home, with a Vigil service with rosary at 7:00 p.m. 
The family will greet friends at 9:30 a.m. and will lead a rosary at 
10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 28, 2022, followed by Mass of Christian 
Burial at 10:30 a.m., all at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Father 
Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in Great Bend Cemetery. 
Memorials have been designated to Central Care Cancer Center, in care of
 Bryant Funeral Home.

Vivian Marie Collicott

Carol Jean Grauerholz Jacobs, 77, of Smith Center, Kansas passed away 
peacefully on April 21, 2022, surrounded by family after a long battle 
with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia at Smith County Memorial Hospital, 
Smith Center.
 She was born on April 23, 1944 in Kensington, Kansas, the daughter 
of Louie and Zelma Diercks Grauerholz. She was baptized on May 21, 1944
 and confirmed on March 22, 1959 at St. John Lutheran Church in 
Kensington. Carol grew up in Kensington, Kansas and graduated from 
Kensington High School in 1962. 
 On September 23, 1962, Carol and Doug Terrill were united in 
marriage at St. John Lutheran Church in Kensington. They were blessed 
with two boys, John and Jay.
 On September 15, 1979, Carol and Kenneth Jacobs were united in 
marriage at American Lutheran Church in Smith Center. They were blessed
 with one boy, Michael.
 Carol worked at various bookkeeping jobs throughout her working 
life. After moving to Smith Center in 1972, she started working at 
Boogaarts grocery store. Later on, she worked at Smith County Implement
 and served as the financial secretary at the American Lutheran Church 
for many years.
 Carol enjoyed all of her grandkids activities as they grew up. She 
also was very active in the American Lutheran Church. Also, she was a 
big sports fan, following all of the local sports teams. She always 
knew what games were next to watch on TV, keeping a list of games handy 
so she didn’t miss any of her teams to watch. 
 Carol is survived by her husband of 42 years, Kenneth of the home. 
Sons, John (Amy) Terrill of Smith Center, KS, Jay Terrill of Wamego, KS 
and Michael Jacobs of Smith Center, KS. Grandchildren, Trenton (Kari) 
of Manhattan, KS, Kale and fiancé, Olivia Ohm, of Manhattan, KS, Raegan 
and Addisyn Terrill of Manhattan, KS, Beckett and Braelyn Terrill of 
Wamego, KS, Kaylyn (Brell) Spiess of Mankato, KS and Caden and 
Kristopher Jacobs of Smith Center; brother Doc (Bev) Grauerholz of 
Kensington; sister Marjorie Conrad of Gaylord.. 
 Carol was preceded in death by her parents Louie and Zelma 
Grauerholz and brother-in-laws Dean Jacobs, Gale Cook and Lawrence 
Conrad.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Carol-Jean-Jacobs?obId=24642009#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Carol Jean Grauerholz Jacobs, 77, of Smith Center, Kansas passed away 
peacefully on April 21, 2022, surrounded by family after a long battle 
with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia at Smith County Memorial Hospital, 
Smith Center.
 She was born on April 23, 1944 in Kensington, Kansas, the daughter 
of Louie and Zelma Diercks Grauerholz. She was baptized on May 21, 1944
 and confirmed on March 22, 1959 at St. John Lutheran Church in 
Kensington. Carol grew up in Kensington, Kansas and graduated from 
Kensington High School in 1962. 
 On September 23, 1962, Carol and Doug Terrill were united in 
marriage at St. John Lutheran Church in Kensington. They were blessed 
with two boys, John and Jay.
 On September 15, 1979, Carol and Kenneth Jacobs were united in 
marriage at American Lutheran Church in Smith Center. They were blessed
 with one boy, Michael.
 Carol worked at various bookkeeping jobs throughout her working 
life. After moving to Smith Center in 1972, she started working at 
Boogaarts grocery store. Later on, she worked at Smith County Implement
 and served as the financial secretary at the American Lutheran Church 
for many years.
 Carol enjoyed all of her grandkids activities as they grew up. She 
also was very active in the American Lutheran Church. Also, she was a 
big sports fan, following all of the local sports teams. She always 
knew what games were next to watch on TV, keeping a list of games handy 
so she didn’t miss any of her teams to watch. 
 Carol is survived by her husband of 42 years, Kenneth of the home. 
Sons, John (Amy) Terrill of Smith Center, KS, Jay Terrill of Wamego, KS 
and Michael Jacobs of Smith Center, KS. Grandchildren, Trenton (Kari) 
of Manhattan, KS, Kale and fiancé, Olivia Ohm, of Manhattan, KS, Raegan 
and Addisyn Terrill of Manhattan, KS, Beckett and Braelyn Terrill of 
Wamego, KS, Kaylyn (Brell) Spiess of Mankato, KS and Caden and 
Kristopher Jacobs of Smith Center; brother Doc (Bev) Grauerholz of 
Kensington; sister Marjorie Conrad of Gaylord.. 
 Carol was preceded in death by her parents Louie and Zelma 
Grauerholz and brother-in-laws Dean Jacobs, Gale Cook and Lawrence 
Conrad.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Carol-Jean-Jacobs?obId=24642009#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Carol Jean Jacobs

Wednesday, December 7th, 1994-Thursday, April 21st, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

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Austin James Heier

Marcella Mae (Menke) Hauser, 88, of Grand Island, Nebraska, passed away April 3, 2022, to be with her Lord and Savior. 
Funeral services were Saturday, April 9, at the
 Columbus Berean Church with Pastor Jim Reynolds officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Berean 
Church in either Columbus or Grand Island. 
Marcella was born June 20, 1933, in Columbus, NE to William John and Ida 
Mae (Schwanke) Menke. Being the oldest daughter, she spent her youth 
working on the farm with her three sisters and two brothers and 
graduated from Columbus High School. Marcella became a teacher and 
worked her way through college. She started her teaching career at 
District #4 and District 2. The next 43 years of teaching took place 
between Fremont, David City, and finally Columbus as she retired at the 
age of 61. Marcella loved teaching and working with kids and she would 
brag about “her other kids” all the time. 
Marcella and Raymond M. Hauser were married on August 14, 1963, in 
Cheyenne, Wyoming. They spent the next 52 years together before Ray 
passed away in 2015. 
Marcella also loved quilting. She often would say that a quilt would 
tell a story and represent so many beautiful things. Combined, Marcella
 had made over one hundred quilts in her lifetime. 
Survivors include her two sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren, 
Keith, Jen, Hadley, Tessa and Roman Hauser of Norton, Kansas; and John, 
Libby and Lauren Hauser of Grand Island; brother George Menke of 
Columbus; Sisters Ruthie Durkop, Luella (Ray) Luchsinger, and Vernice 
Voigt of Columbus, and step-children Margaret Pierson, Karen Berry, Mary
 Jennings, step-grandchildren, and step-great grandchildren. 
Marcella was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Hauser, parents,
 William and Ida Menke, brother, Dwayne Menke, sisters-in-law Gen Menke,
 Judy Menke, Catherine Wibbels; brothers-in-law, Edwin Voigt, Dale 
Durkop; step-son, Richard Hauser.

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 </figure>Marcella Mae (Menke) Hauser, 88, of Grand Island, Nebraska, passed away April 3, 2022, to be with her Lord and Savior. 
Funeral services were Saturday, April 9, at the
 Columbus Berean Church with Pastor Jim Reynolds officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Berean 
Church in either Columbus or Grand Island. 
Marcella was born June 20, 1933, in Columbus, NE to William John and Ida 
Mae (Schwanke) Menke. Being the oldest daughter, she spent her youth 
working on the farm with her three sisters and two brothers and 
graduated from Columbus High School. Marcella became a teacher and 
worked her way through college. She started her teaching career at 
District #4 and District 2. The next 43 years of teaching took place 
between Fremont, David City, and finally Columbus as she retired at the 
age of 61. Marcella loved teaching and working with kids and she would 
brag about “her other kids” all the time. 
Marcella and Raymond M. Hauser were married on August 14, 1963, in 
Cheyenne, Wyoming. They spent the next 52 years together before Ray 
passed away in 2015. 
Marcella also loved quilting. She often would say that a quilt would 
tell a story and represent so many beautiful things. Combined, Marcella
 had made over one hundred quilts in her lifetime. 
Survivors include her two sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren, 
Keith, Jen, Hadley, Tessa and Roman Hauser of Norton, Kansas; and John, 
Libby and Lauren Hauser of Grand Island; brother George Menke of 
Columbus; Sisters Ruthie Durkop, Luella (Ray) Luchsinger, and Vernice 
Voigt of Columbus, and step-children Margaret Pierson, Karen Berry, Mary
 Jennings, step-grandchildren, and step-great grandchildren. 
Marcella was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Hauser, parents,
 William and Ida Menke, brother, Dwayne Menke, sisters-in-law Gen Menke,
 Judy Menke, Catherine Wibbels; brothers-in-law, Edwin Voigt, Dale 
Durkop; step-son, Richard Hauser.

Marcella Mae (Menke) Hauser

Rosamary “Jo” Joyce Gregor was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, 
sister and friend. She left this world suddenly on Monday, April 18, 
2022, at the age of 74. She was surrounded by family at Saint Luke’s 
Heart Center in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on October 31st, 
1947, in Syracuse, KS. She was the daughter of Thomas Whalen and Evelyn 
“E.I.” Whalen. Jo married James Jacob “J.J.” Gregor on September 20, 
1975 in Leoti, KS. He died on February 18th, of 2013. 
She spent all of her school years at Leoti and graduated from Leoti with
 a high school diploma with the class of 1965. She attended college 
before marrying J.J. Gregor and moving to Pendennis, KS. There she spent
 her time working for the First State Bank of Healy as a bank clerk and 
retired in 2015 as the Assistant Cashier after working there for over 30
 years. She also served on the board for Lane County Library and The 
American Legion Auxiliary. 
Survived by her two sons – Jason James Gregor of Lees Summit, MO and 
Josh Whalen Gregor and his wife Lauren of Shawnee, KS. She was a proud 
grandma to Logan and Reagan Gregor. She is also survived by one sister 
and two brothers – Penny (Greg) Smith of San Antonio, TX, Rex (Patti) 
and Major (Cheryl) Whalen of Leoti, KS. She was proceeded in death by 
her parents and her husband. She enjoyed spending time outdoors working 
in her garden and watching butterflies and birds. She always loved 
cheering on her Kansas Jayhawks and was ecstatic seeing them win another
 National Championship. Her loving smile will be missed. 
Memorial Service will be at 10:30 AM Thursday, April 28 at First Baptist
 Church in Scott City with Rev Kyle Evans officiating. Burial at a 
later date will be in Whiterock Cemetery in Pendennis.

 Memorial are 
suggested to Lane County Library or Scott County Library in care of 
Boomhower Funeral Home.  Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

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 </figure>Rosamary “Jo” Joyce Gregor was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, 
sister and friend. She left this world suddenly on Monday, April 18, 
2022, at the age of 74. She was surrounded by family at Saint Luke’s 
Heart Center in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on October 31st, 
1947, in Syracuse, KS. She was the daughter of Thomas Whalen and Evelyn 
“E.I.” Whalen. Jo married James Jacob “J.J.” Gregor on September 20, 
1975 in Leoti, KS. He died on February 18th, of 2013. 
She spent all of her school years at Leoti and graduated from Leoti with
 a high school diploma with the class of 1965. She attended college 
before marrying J.J. Gregor and moving to Pendennis, KS. There she spent
 her time working for the First State Bank of Healy as a bank clerk and 
retired in 2015 as the Assistant Cashier after working there for over 30
 years. She also served on the board for Lane County Library and The 
American Legion Auxiliary. 
Survived by her two sons – Jason James Gregor of Lees Summit, MO and 
Josh Whalen Gregor and his wife Lauren of Shawnee, KS. She was a proud 
grandma to Logan and Reagan Gregor. She is also survived by one sister 
and two brothers – Penny (Greg) Smith of San Antonio, TX, Rex (Patti) 
and Major (Cheryl) Whalen of Leoti, KS. She was proceeded in death by 
her parents and her husband. She enjoyed spending time outdoors working 
in her garden and watching butterflies and birds. She always loved 
cheering on her Kansas Jayhawks and was ecstatic seeing them win another
 National Championship. Her loving smile will be missed. 
Memorial Service will be at 10:30 AM Thursday, April 28 at First Baptist
 Church in Scott City with Rev Kyle Evans officiating. Burial at a 
later date will be in Whiterock Cemetery in Pendennis. Memorial are 
suggested to Lane County Library or Scott County Library in care of 
Boomhower Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Rosamary 'Jo' Joyce Gregor

Johnny H. Carson, age 90 years, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away on
 Wednesday morning, April 20, 2022, at Ellinwood District Hospital in 
Ellinwood, Kansas.&nbsp; Johnny was born on June 1, 1931, at Oklahoma City, 
Oklahoma, to Edwin L. and Susie (Hamilton) Carson.&nbsp; He was united in 
marriage to Betty Brite on November 1, 1952, at Fayetteville, Arkansas.&nbsp; 
The couple had been residents of Great Bend since 1966.&nbsp; Johnny worked 
as a Derrick Man in the oilfield for 13 years, then worked as Lead Saw 
Man for Marlette Manufactured Homes and in the Maintenance Department of
 Cherry Village Long Term Care, all of Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
building furniture, hunting and fishing, and gardening – especially 
raising peanuts.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Carson of Great Bend, 
Kansas; three sons:&nbsp; Benny H. Carson of Great Bend, Kansas, Dennis D. 
Carson of Norman, Arkansas, and Gordon L. (&amp; Kathy) Carson of Great 
Bend, Kansas; two daughters:&nbsp; Rhonda Y. Herren and Lori J. (&amp; Mike) 
Felsburg, both of Great Bend, Kansas; 14 grandchildren, 38 
great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren; one half-brother 
James (&amp; Sue) Ketchum of Mustang, Oklahoma; nieces and nephews.&nbsp; 
Johnny was preceded in death by his parents; two half-sisters Pearl and 
Annie Carson, four half-brothers: Raymond Smith, Georgie Smith, Jimmy 
Ketchum, and Benjamin Carson; one daughter-in-law, Elizabeth “Beth” 
Carson.

According to his wishes, cremation has been chosen and 
there will be a Celebration of Life Service held at a later date.&nbsp; 
Memorials may be directed to the Johnny H. Carson Funeral Expense Fund 
with Charter Funerals of Great Bend, Kansas in charge.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Johnny H. Carson, age 90 years, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away on
 Wednesday morning, April 20, 2022, at Ellinwood District Hospital in 
Ellinwood, Kansas.&nbsp; Johnny was born on June 1, 1931, at Oklahoma City, 
Oklahoma, to Edwin L. and Susie (Hamilton) Carson.&nbsp; He was united in 
marriage to Betty Brite on November 1, 1952, at Fayetteville, Arkansas.&nbsp; 
The couple had been residents of Great Bend since 1966.&nbsp; Johnny worked 
as a Derrick Man in the oilfield for 13 years, then worked as Lead Saw 
Man for Marlette Manufactured Homes and in the Maintenance Department of
 Cherry Village Long Term Care, all of Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
building furniture, hunting and fishing, and gardening – especially 
raising peanuts.Survivors include his wife, Betty Carson of Great Bend, 
Kansas; three sons:&nbsp; Benny H. Carson of Great Bend, Kansas, Dennis D. 
Carson of Norman, Arkansas, and Gordon L. (&amp; Kathy) Carson of Great 
Bend, Kansas; two daughters:&nbsp; Rhonda Y. Herren and Lori J. (&amp; Mike) 
Felsburg, both of Great Bend, Kansas; 14 grandchildren, 38 
great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren; one half-brother 
James (&amp; Sue) Ketchum of Mustang, Oklahoma; nieces and nephews.&nbsp; 
Johnny was preceded in death by his parents; two half-sisters Pearl and 
Annie Carson, four half-brothers: Raymond Smith, Georgie Smith, Jimmy 
Ketchum, and Benjamin Carson; one daughter-in-law, Elizabeth “Beth” 
Carson.According to his wishes, cremation has been chosen and 
there will be a Celebration of Life Service held at a later date.&nbsp; 
Memorials may be directed to the Johnny H. Carson Funeral Expense Fund 
with Charter Funerals of Great Bend, Kansas in charge.&nbsp;

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