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;

Neoma M. Tacha

Bernard G. “Bernie” Rupp, 64, Hays, died Sunday, April 10, 2022, at McPherson Health and Rehab.

He was born June 8, 1957, in Hays, the 
son of Charles M. and Viola F. “Ollie” (Dinkel) Rupp.&nbsp; For over 45 years
 he was an over-the-road truck driver.&nbsp; On October 25, 1975, he was 
united in marriage to Sharon Braun in Victoria.&nbsp; Bernie was hardworking,
 cared for his family, and had a genuine love and concern for everyone 
in his life.&nbsp; He lived every day with gratitude and loved spending time 
with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his mother Ollie Rupp
 of Hays, a son: BJ Rupp and wife Dena of Hays, a daughter: Danielle 
Bornholdt and husband John of Hutchinson, a brother: Vernon Rupp and 
wife Mellisa of Kansas City, MO, and three grandchildren: Laine Werth, 
Kinley Rupp, and Madisyn Rupp.

He was preceded in death by his father Charles and his sister Deborah Ann Marie “Debbie” Rupp.

Bernie’s family will receive friends 
from 10:00 until 11:00 am on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Hays Memorial 
Chapel Funeral Home. &nbsp;A rosary will be at 10:45 am, and private family 
inurnment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; 

Memorials in Bernie’s 
memory may be made payable to the Gene and Barbara Burnett Burn Center 
at the University of Kansas Hospital.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of 
Bernie may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

<figure>
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 </figure>Bernard G. “Bernie” Rupp, 64, Hays, died Sunday, April 10, 2022, at McPherson Health and Rehab.He was born June 8, 1957, in Hays, the 
son of Charles M. and Viola F. “Ollie” (Dinkel) Rupp.&nbsp; For over 45 years
 he was an over-the-road truck driver.&nbsp; On October 25, 1975, he was 
united in marriage to Sharon Braun in Victoria.&nbsp; Bernie was hardworking,
 cared for his family, and had a genuine love and concern for everyone 
in his life.&nbsp; He lived every day with gratitude and loved spending time 
with his grandchildren.Survivors include his mother Ollie Rupp
 of Hays, a son: BJ Rupp and wife Dena of Hays, a daughter: Danielle 
Bornholdt and husband John of Hutchinson, a brother: Vernon Rupp and 
wife Mellisa of Kansas City, MO, and three grandchildren: Laine Werth, 
Kinley Rupp, and Madisyn Rupp.He was preceded in death by his father Charles and his sister Deborah Ann Marie “Debbie” Rupp.Bernie’s family will receive friends 
from 10:00 until 11:00 am on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Hays Memorial 
Chapel Funeral Home. &nbsp;A rosary will be at 10:45 am, and private family 
inurnment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials in Bernie’s 
memory may be made payable to the Gene and Barbara Burnett Burn Center 
at the University of Kansas Hospital.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of 
Bernie may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Bernard G. 'Bernie' Rupp

Trina Detherage, 62, passed away on April 13, 2022, at Clara Barton 
Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas. She was born on July 15, 1959, to Hilbert 
J. &amp; Phyllis Jean (Stone) Herrman. Trina married Brad Detherage in 
Great Bend on March 8, 1991. He survives.

A life-time resident of Great Bend, Trina was the “hostest with the 
mostest” at Granny’s Kitchen and previously worked at CKMC. She enjoyed 
spending time with her grandbabies, camping, fishing, going to the lake,
 antiquing, and Christmas – especially decorating.

Survivors include her husband of the home; three sons, Michael 
Fletcher of Great Bend, K.W. of Ozark, Ark., Chris (Kylee) of Rush 
Center; two daughters, Chassity (Kyle) Roberts and Danielle (Tanner 
Guesnier) Detherage, all of Great Bend; three sisters, Karen Bruno of 
Fla., Stacie (Bruce) Kozlowski of Larned, and Lori Hoffman of St. Louis,
 Mo.; three brothers, Mark (Ginger) Herrman, Tim (Chris) Herrman, all of
 Great Bend, and Scott Herrman of Va.; seven grandbabies that she was 
very proud of, Brett, A.J., Skylar, Maya, Jonas, Vincent and Wyatt; and 
one great-grandbaby, Marley. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will take place Friday, April 15, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 
8:00 p.m., with the family receiving guest from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on 
Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Arlyn 
Thielenhaus presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery 
North. 

Memorials can be designated to Central Care Cancer Center, in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Trina Detherage, 62, passed away on April 13, 2022, at Clara Barton 
Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas. She was born on July 15, 1959, to Hilbert 
J. &amp; Phyllis Jean (Stone) Herrman. Trina married Brad Detherage in 
Great Bend on March 8, 1991. He survives.A life-time resident of Great Bend, Trina was the “hostest with the 
mostest” at Granny’s Kitchen and previously worked at CKMC. She enjoyed 
spending time with her grandbabies, camping, fishing, going to the lake,
 antiquing, and Christmas – especially decorating.Survivors include her husband of the home; three sons, Michael 
Fletcher of Great Bend, K.W. of Ozark, Ark., Chris (Kylee) of Rush 
Center; two daughters, Chassity (Kyle) Roberts and Danielle (Tanner 
Guesnier) Detherage, all of Great Bend; three sisters, Karen Bruno of 
Fla., Stacie (Bruce) Kozlowski of Larned, and Lori Hoffman of St. Louis,
 Mo.; three brothers, Mark (Ginger) Herrman, Tim (Chris) Herrman, all of
 Great Bend, and Scott Herrman of Va.; seven grandbabies that she was 
very proud of, Brett, A.J., Skylar, Maya, Jonas, Vincent and Wyatt; and 
one great-grandbaby, Marley. She is preceded in death by her parents.Visitation will take place Friday, April 15, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 
8:00 p.m., with the family receiving guest from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on 
Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Arlyn 
Thielenhaus presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery 
North. Memorials can be designated to Central Care Cancer Center, in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Trina Detherage

Benjamin Clement Griffin, 86, of LaFayette, Georgia, (formerly of Russell, Kansas) passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022.

Benjamin was born on December 16, 1935, in Bunker Hill, Kansas, the 
son of Roland and Mary (Bostick) Griffin.&nbsp; After high school, he served 
his country by joining the United States Army and fought in the Korean 
War.&nbsp; He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Carol Jean 
Stoppel on October 24, 1964, and from this union they were blessed with 2
 daughters Teresa and Darlene.&nbsp; Carol preceded him in death on July 16, 
1998.&nbsp; He found love a second time and was united in marriage to Barbara
 Baglin on September 6, 2003.&nbsp; He worked in the oil field industry all 
over Kansas and also worked as a truck driver in the 1980’s and retired 
in 1992, after suffering a stroke.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carol Jean Stoppel 
Griffin; daughter, Darlene Marie Henry; and parents, Roland Griffin and 
Mary Bostick Griffin.

Surviving family include his wife, Barbara B. Griffin; daughter, 
Teresa (Eddie) Hegwood; 11 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 
brother, Stanley Griffin; and several nieces and nephews.

A Graveside services to celebrate Benjamin’s life will be held at 
11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 15, 2022, at the Bunker Hill Cemetery in 
Bunker Hill, Kansas.&nbsp; Family will greet guests and viewing will be held 
from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in 
Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; 

Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is 
in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Benjamin Clement Griffin, 86, of LaFayette, Georgia, (formerly of Russell, Kansas) passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022.Benjamin was born on December 16, 1935, in Bunker Hill, Kansas, the 
son of Roland and Mary (Bostick) Griffin.&nbsp; After high school, he served 
his country by joining the United States Army and fought in the Korean 
War.&nbsp; He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Carol Jean 
Stoppel on October 24, 1964, and from this union they were blessed with 2
 daughters Teresa and Darlene.&nbsp; Carol preceded him in death on July 16, 
1998.&nbsp; He found love a second time and was united in marriage to Barbara
 Baglin on September 6, 2003.&nbsp; He worked in the oil field industry all 
over Kansas and also worked as a truck driver in the 1980’s and retired 
in 1992, after suffering a stroke.He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carol Jean Stoppel 
Griffin; daughter, Darlene Marie Henry; and parents, Roland Griffin and 
Mary Bostick Griffin.Surviving family include his wife, Barbara B. Griffin; daughter, 
Teresa (Eddie) Hegwood; 11 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 
brother, Stanley Griffin; and several nieces and nephews.A Graveside services to celebrate Benjamin’s life will be held at 
11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 15, 2022, at the Bunker Hill Cemetery in 
Bunker Hill, Kansas.&nbsp; Family will greet guests and viewing will be held 
from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in 
Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is 
in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Benjamin C. Griffin

Joseph "Joe" Charles Beatty, of Victoria, Kansas, passed away on April 9, 2022.

Services will be Friday, April, 15, 
2022, at 2:00 PM at Brock's~Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 
Vine, Hays, Kansas, 67601.&nbsp; Visitation will be at 1:00 until service 
time.&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Joseph "Joe" Charles Beatty, of Victoria, Kansas, passed away on April 9, 2022.Services will be Friday, April, 15, 
2022, at 2:00 PM at Brock's~Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 
Vine, Hays, Kansas, 67601.&nbsp; Visitation will be at 1:00 until service 
time.&nbsp;Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com.A complete obituary is pending.&nbsp;

Joseph 'Joe' Charles Beatty

Phyllis M. Jaco passed away on April 10, 2022, in Hays, Kansas at the 
age of 89. She was born on March 8, 1933, to Morris and Mildred (Stein) 
Mock in Plainville, Kansas. She was united in marriage to Gene Jaco on 
June 17, 1951, at the First Christian Church in Plainville and the 
couple was blessed with three children: Jana, Michael, and Jill.
 Phyllis was a lifelong resident of Plainville where she attended 
school and graduated with the class of 1951. Shortly after high school 
she married Gene and then went to work as a bookkeeper for many years at
 Farm Implement all while being Gene’s right hand woman. She worked the 
farm, helped Gene while he coached for many years, raised her own 
family, and ended up with many extra children who turned to her for 
support, love, and a home. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, 
photography, baking, cooking, fishing and camping. She was very active 
at the First Christian Church as a member of the Dorcas women’s group, 
youth group leader and Sunday school teacher. Above all, Phyllis loved 
to open her home and her life to kids who needed her. She always made 
sure her family, friends, and her “extra” kids were taken care of.
 Phyllis was an extremely kind, caring, and empathetic woman with a 
deep love for her family and friends. Although she will be greatly 
missed, her love and influence will remain in all our hearts. May her 
legacy inspire each of us to encourage one another, cherish the ties 
that bind and live to serve God and others every day of our lives. 
 She is survived by her husband, Gene Jaco of Hays, KS; children, 
Jana (Ray) Kuhn of Overland Park, KS, Michael (Bonnie) Jaco of 
Springfield, CO, Jill (Mark) Brin of Godley, TX; five grandchildren, 
Jesse (Jena) Jaco, Braxton Brin, Adam Kuhn, Aaron (Stephanie) Kuhn, 
Amber Kuhn; and three great-grandchildren, Tyler Jaco, Style Brin, 
Grayson Kuhn, and one on the way!
 Phyllis joins in her heavenly home, her parents, Morris and Mildred 
Mock; and siblings, Kenneth (Betty) Mock and Lawrence (Bert) Mock.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at the 
First Christian Church in Plainville at 2 PM. Visitation will be on 
Wednesday at the funeral home from 4PM until 8PM with Family Receiving 
Friends from 5PM until 7PM. 
 Memorials are suggested to First Christian Church or Ascension 
Living at Via Christi and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease 
Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Phyllis M. Jaco passed away on April 10, 2022, in Hays, Kansas at the 
age of 89. She was born on March 8, 1933, to Morris and Mildred (Stein) 
Mock in Plainville, Kansas. She was united in marriage to Gene Jaco on 
June 17, 1951, at the First Christian Church in Plainville and the 
couple was blessed with three children: Jana, Michael, and Jill.
 Phyllis was a lifelong resident of Plainville where she attended 
school and graduated with the class of 1951. Shortly after high school 
she married Gene and then went to work as a bookkeeper for many years at
 Farm Implement all while being Gene’s right hand woman. She worked the 
farm, helped Gene while he coached for many years, raised her own 
family, and ended up with many extra children who turned to her for 
support, love, and a home. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, 
photography, baking, cooking, fishing and camping. She was very active 
at the First Christian Church as a member of the Dorcas women’s group, 
youth group leader and Sunday school teacher. Above all, Phyllis loved 
to open her home and her life to kids who needed her. She always made 
sure her family, friends, and her “extra” kids were taken care of.
 Phyllis was an extremely kind, caring, and empathetic woman with a 
deep love for her family and friends. Although she will be greatly 
missed, her love and influence will remain in all our hearts. May her 
legacy inspire each of us to encourage one another, cherish the ties 
that bind and live to serve God and others every day of our lives. 
 She is survived by her husband, Gene Jaco of Hays, KS; children, 
Jana (Ray) Kuhn of Overland Park, KS, Michael (Bonnie) Jaco of 
Springfield, CO, Jill (Mark) Brin of Godley, TX; five grandchildren, 
Jesse (Jena) Jaco, Braxton Brin, Adam Kuhn, Aaron (Stephanie) Kuhn, 
Amber Kuhn; and three great-grandchildren, Tyler Jaco, Style Brin, 
Grayson Kuhn, and one on the way!
 Phyllis joins in her heavenly home, her parents, Morris and Mildred 
Mock; and siblings, Kenneth (Betty) Mock and Lawrence (Bert) Mock.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at the 
First Christian Church in Plainville at 2 PM. Visitation will be on 
Wednesday at the funeral home from 4PM until 8PM with Family Receiving 
Friends from 5PM until 7PM. 
 Memorials are suggested to First Christian Church or Ascension 
Living at Via Christi and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease 
Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.&nbsp;

Phyllis M. Jaco

Mariella R. (Tobias) Leclerc Sawin, 93, of Sterling, Kansas, passed away March 31, 2022, at the Sterling Village, Sterling. She was born December 20, 1928, on a farm near Lyons, Kansas, the daughter of Edward A. and Pearl Brothers Tobias. Mariella has resided in Sterling since 2017, formerly of Lyons. 

She attended Union Two rural grade school, graduating from Lyons High School with the class of 1946, and later attended Sterling College. Mariella worked with young people in 4-H, in the schools and with various civic groups, including the very earliest tourism committee in Lyons. Mariella was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Lyons, where she taught children’s Sunday school classes for twelve years, was a youth group leader, sang in the church choir and was the first office secretary. 

On October 15, 1948, Mariella was united in marriage with Albert “Tod” Leclerc in Lyons, Kansas. He preceded her in death on August 26, 1989. On March 12, 1992, Mariella was united in marriage with Dean M. Sawin in Lyons. He preceded her in death on July 22, 2005. 

She is also preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Cecil Tobias, Raymond Tobias, Robert Tobias, James Tobias, and baby Arthur Tobias; and sister, Helen Long and daughter, Jamie Leclerc. 

Mariella is survived by her son, Steven Leclerc of Hays, KS; two daughters, Connie Leclerc of Lafayette, CO, and Diane Leclerc Tehan of Xenia, OH; twelve grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. 

A visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M., Friday, April 22, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with family present. 

Memorials may be given to Lyons Christmas Bell and Star Fund or the E.A. Tobias Family Fellowship (scholarships for Lyons High School students) in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Mariella R. (Tobias) Leclerc Sawin, 93, of Sterling, Kansas, passed away March 31, 2022, at the Sterling Village, Sterling. She was born December 20, 1928, on a farm near Lyons, Kansas, the daughter of Edward A. and Pearl Brothers Tobias. Mariella has resided in Sterling since 2017, formerly of Lyons. She attended Union Two rural grade school, graduating from Lyons High School with the class of 1946, and later attended Sterling College. Mariella worked with young people in 4-H, in the schools and with various civic groups, including the very earliest tourism committee in Lyons. Mariella was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Lyons, where she taught children’s Sunday school classes for twelve years, was a youth group leader, sang in the church choir and was the first office secretary. On October 15, 1948, Mariella was united in marriage with Albert “Tod” Leclerc in Lyons, Kansas. He preceded her in death on August 26, 1989. On March 12, 1992, Mariella was united in marriage with Dean M. Sawin in Lyons. He preceded her in death on July 22, 2005. She is also preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Cecil Tobias, Raymond Tobias, Robert Tobias, James Tobias, and baby Arthur Tobias; and sister, Helen Long and daughter, Jamie Leclerc. Mariella is survived by her son, Steven Leclerc of Hays, KS; two daughters, Connie Leclerc of Lafayette, CO, and Diane Leclerc Tehan of Xenia, OH; twelve grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. A visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M., Friday, April 22, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with family present. Memorials may be given to Lyons Christmas Bell and Star Fund or the E.A. Tobias Family Fellowship (scholarships for Lyons High School students) in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.&nbsp;

Mariella R. (Tobias) Leclerc Sawin

James Wayne "Jim” Dowling, 70, passed away on April 8, 2022, in Oberlin, 
KS. He was born on June 2, 1951, in Oberlin, KS to Arthur J. Dowling and
 Vivian Mae Landau.
 Jim was raised in Oberlin and graduated from Decatur Community High 
School in 1969. After high school he attended Fort Hays State 
University. In 1981 Jim married Teresa Shields in Oberlin, KS and to 
that union they had 2 children: Tucker and Tara. Jim loved to be 
outdoors especially being at the lake. He also loved to spend time with
 his dog, Dexter, and all 6 of his grandchildren. Jim was a 
self-employed contractor who was very meticulous about his carpentry and
 wood working projects. 
 Jim is survived by children: Tucker Dowling of Oberlin, KS and Tara 
and husband JB Harding of Hays, KS; grandchildren: Maddox Dowling, 
Aydhun Byars, Ryker Dowling, Kaden Harding, Alyssa Harding, and Addyson 
Harding; sisters: Ann Williams of Tempe, AZ and Jane Dowling of Tempe, 
AZ. Jim was preceded by his parents and niece Julie Williams.
 Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 11:00 
AM at Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin. Burial in Oberlin Cemetery. 
Memorial contribution may be made to the Jim Dowling Memorial Fund. 
Contributions can be left at www.paulsfh.com.&nbsp;

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 </figure>James Wayne "Jim” Dowling, 70, passed away on April 8, 2022, in Oberlin, 
KS. He was born on June 2, 1951, in Oberlin, KS to Arthur J. Dowling and
 Vivian Mae Landau.
 Jim was raised in Oberlin and graduated from Decatur Community High 
School in 1969. After high school he attended Fort Hays State 
University. In 1981 Jim married Teresa Shields in Oberlin, KS and to 
that union they had 2 children: Tucker and Tara. Jim loved to be 
outdoors especially being at the lake. He also loved to spend time with
 his dog, Dexter, and all 6 of his grandchildren. Jim was a 
self-employed contractor who was very meticulous about his carpentry and
 wood working projects. 
 Jim is survived by children: Tucker Dowling of Oberlin, KS and Tara 
and husband JB Harding of Hays, KS; grandchildren: Maddox Dowling, 
Aydhun Byars, Ryker Dowling, Kaden Harding, Alyssa Harding, and Addyson 
Harding; sisters: Ann Williams of Tempe, AZ and Jane Dowling of Tempe, 
AZ. Jim was preceded by his parents and niece Julie Williams.
 Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 11:00 
AM at Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin. Burial in Oberlin Cemetery. 
Memorial contribution may be made to the Jim Dowling Memorial Fund. 
Contributions can be left at www.paulsfh.com.&nbsp;

James Wayne 'Jim' Dowling

Michael Allen Leiker, 35, Hays, died Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at HaysMed.

He was born March 3, 1987, in Hays, the 
son of Michelle Leiker.&nbsp; He was a graduate of Dodge City High School, 
volunteered at The Arc of Central Plains Thrift Shop, and was a member 
of CrossPoint Church.&nbsp; He enjoyed taking walks, listening to music, 
drawing, coloring, and painting rocks.&nbsp; Michael had a wonderful smile, a
 gift for making people happy, and possessed a special relationship with
 God.&nbsp; He loved his family who considered his life to be a true 
miracle.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Survivors include his mother Michelle 
Jarmer of Hays, two brothers: Cody Jarmer and Derrick Jarmer, both of 
Ness City, two aunts: Jacqueline Lang and husband Randy of Hays and 
Laura Geschwentner and husband Jeff of Ellis, two nephews: Lake and 
Landon Jarmer, and a niece: MaKenna Jarmer.

He was preceded in death by a brother: Bryce Jarmer, great grandparents: Everett and Rose Urban, and his friend: Robert Long.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at CrossPoint Church, with Pastor Micah 
Sanderson officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00 am until service 
time at the church.&nbsp; 

Memorials in Michael’s memory may be made payable 
to: The Arc of Central Plains, Bethesda Place, or to Tim Tebow 
Foundation Night to Shine, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Michael may be shared with the family
 at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Michael Allen Leiker, 35, Hays, died Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at HaysMed.He was born March 3, 1987, in Hays, the 
son of Michelle Leiker.&nbsp; He was a graduate of Dodge City High School, 
volunteered at The Arc of Central Plains Thrift Shop, and was a member 
of CrossPoint Church.&nbsp; He enjoyed taking walks, listening to music, 
drawing, coloring, and painting rocks.&nbsp; Michael had a wonderful smile, a
 gift for making people happy, and possessed a special relationship with
 God.&nbsp; He loved his family who considered his life to be a true 
miracle.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Survivors include his mother Michelle 
Jarmer of Hays, two brothers: Cody Jarmer and Derrick Jarmer, both of 
Ness City, two aunts: Jacqueline Lang and husband Randy of Hays and 
Laura Geschwentner and husband Jeff of Ellis, two nephews: Lake and 
Landon Jarmer, and a niece: MaKenna Jarmer.He was preceded in death by a brother: Bryce Jarmer, great grandparents: Everett and Rose Urban, and his friend: Robert Long.Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at CrossPoint Church, with Pastor Micah 
Sanderson officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00 am until service 
time at the church.&nbsp; Memorials in Michael’s memory may be made payable 
to: The Arc of Central Plains, Bethesda Place, or to Tim Tebow 
Foundation Night to Shine, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Michael may be shared with the family
 at www.haysmemorial.com

Michael Allen Leiker

Wendy Mae (Legleiter) Nease, 51, Hays, 
passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at HaysMed after a 
12-year battle with breast cancer.&nbsp; Her devotion to family and firm 
belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her 
peace into the arms of her Savior.

She was born March 26, 1971, in Hays, 
the daughter of Harry and Pat (Sander) Legleiter.&nbsp; In 1990, she 
graduated from TMP-Marian High School then attended Fort Hays State 
University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology.&nbsp; Wendy was blessed 
with a large and loving family.&nbsp; She married her high school sweetheart,
 Michael Nease, on July 2, 1994, in Hays, and their marriage gave her 27 
blessed years.&nbsp; They raised two beautiful sons who gave her immense 
joy.&nbsp;

Wendy enjoyed providing childcare for 
her nieces, nephews, and friends.&nbsp; She was a member of Celebration 
Community Church and had a love for God’s Word and involvement in Bible 
studies.&nbsp; Wendy always had a ready answer on her tongue, and her humor 
brought her family laughter, right to the end.&nbsp; She was deeply loved by 
her five sisters who surrounded her with fierce protection, prayer, and 
love.&nbsp; She had the gift of empathy, and her beauty radiated in her 
kindness to others.&nbsp;

Her favorite pastimes included playing 
games, cards, and puzzles with her family.&nbsp; She had a talent for 
drawing, which leaves her family a beautiful treasury of artwork.&nbsp; 
Flowers always graced her table and music played throughout her home.&nbsp; 
She was truly special.

Survivors include her husband Michael 
of Hays, parents Harry and Pat Legleiter of Hays, two sons: Samuel and 
Gabriel Nease of Hays, five sisters: Renee Ford and husband Richard of 
Dallas, TX, Janell Nease of Hays, Leah Leiker and husband Carl of 
Thompson Station, TN, Trisha Harris and husband Andrew of Hays, and 
Annie Erbert and husband Myron of Hays, her mother-in-law: Connie Nease 
of Hays, a brother-in-law: Daniel Nease, a sister-in-law: Susan Bartlett
 and husband Kirby of Bison, and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her 
grandparents: Robert and Lydia Sander, Anton and Genevieve Legleiter, 
father-in-law: James Nease, and a brother: Ryan Legleiter.

A Celebration of Life will be at 10:30 
am on Friday, April 15, 2022 at Celebration Community Church with Pastor
 Brant Rice officiating.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm 
until 8:00 on Thursday and from 9:30 am until service time on Friday, 
all at Celebration Community Church.&nbsp; 

Memorials in memory of Wendy may 
be payable to the Cancer Council of Ellis County, in care of Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Wendy may be 
shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/4/1649856899534.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Wendy Mae (Legleiter) Nease, 51, Hays, 
passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at HaysMed after a 
12-year battle with breast cancer.&nbsp; Her devotion to family and firm 
belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her 
peace into the arms of her Savior.She was born March 26, 1971, in Hays, 
the daughter of Harry and Pat (Sander) Legleiter.&nbsp; In 1990, she 
graduated from TMP-Marian High School then attended Fort Hays State 
University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology.&nbsp; Wendy was blessed 
with a large and loving family.&nbsp; She married her high school sweetheart,
 Michael Nease, on July 2, 1994, in Hays, and their marriage gave her 27 
blessed years.&nbsp; They raised two beautiful sons who gave her immense 
joy.&nbsp;Wendy enjoyed providing childcare for 
her nieces, nephews, and friends.&nbsp; She was a member of Celebration 
Community Church and had a love for God’s Word and involvement in Bible 
studies.&nbsp; Wendy always had a ready answer on her tongue, and her humor 
brought her family laughter, right to the end.&nbsp; She was deeply loved by 
her five sisters who surrounded her with fierce protection, prayer, and 
love.&nbsp; She had the gift of empathy, and her beauty radiated in her 
kindness to others.&nbsp;Her favorite pastimes included playing 
games, cards, and puzzles with her family.&nbsp; She had a talent for 
drawing, which leaves her family a beautiful treasury of artwork.&nbsp; 
Flowers always graced her table and music played throughout her home.&nbsp; 
She was truly special.Survivors include her husband Michael 
of Hays, parents Harry and Pat Legleiter of Hays, two sons: Samuel and 
Gabriel Nease of Hays, five sisters: Renee Ford and husband Richard of 
Dallas, TX, Janell Nease of Hays, Leah Leiker and husband Carl of 
Thompson Station, TN, Trisha Harris and husband Andrew of Hays, and 
Annie Erbert and husband Myron of Hays, her mother-in-law: Connie Nease 
of Hays, a brother-in-law: Daniel Nease, a sister-in-law: Susan Bartlett
 and husband Kirby of Bison, and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her 
grandparents: Robert and Lydia Sander, Anton and Genevieve Legleiter, 
father-in-law: James Nease, and a brother: Ryan Legleiter.A Celebration of Life will be at 10:30 
am on Friday, April 15, 2022 at Celebration Community Church with Pastor
 Brant Rice officiating.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm 
until 8:00 on Thursday and from 9:30 am until service time on Friday, 
all at Celebration Community Church.&nbsp; Memorials in memory of Wendy may 
be payable to the Cancer Council of Ellis County, in care of Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Wendy may be 
shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Wendy Mae (Legleiter) Nease

Ryan F. Basgall, 37, La Crosse, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse.

Ryan was born March 4, 1985, in Great Bend, the son of Thomas L. Smallridge, Jr. and Angela R. Basgall.&nbsp;

Survivors include his mother, Angela Basgall, La Crosse; his father, Thomas Smallridge Jr., Ohio; one brother, Jack L. Basgall, El Dorado; two nephews, Aden Basgall, and Jesse Basgall; and one niece Bayley Basgall.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Jesse T. Basgall.

Graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2022, at the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, with Pastor Mark Sizemore officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse.

Immediately following the graveside service, everyone is invited to the First Christian Church, La Crosse, for a time of fellowship and sharing of memories.

As an eye donor, Ryan’s caring nature continues.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Angela Basgall to assist with final expenses.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.janousekfuneralhome.com">www.janousekfuneralhome.com</a>.

Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, PO Box 550, La Crosse, KS 67548, 785-222-2517.

Ryan F. Basgall, 37, La Crosse, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse.Ryan was born March 4, 1985, in Great Bend, the son of Thomas L. Smallridge, Jr. and Angela R. Basgall.&nbsp;Survivors include his mother, Angela Basgall, La Crosse; his father, Thomas Smallridge Jr., Ohio; one brother, Jack L. Basgall, El Dorado; two nephews, Aden Basgall, and Jesse Basgall; and one niece Bayley Basgall.He was preceded in death by one brother, Jesse T. Basgall.Graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2022, at the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, with Pastor Mark Sizemore officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse.Immediately following the graveside service, everyone is invited to the First Christian Church, La Crosse, for a time of fellowship and sharing of memories.As an eye donor, Ryan’s caring nature continues.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Angela Basgall to assist with final expenses.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.janousekfuneralhome.com">www.janousekfuneralhome.com</a>.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, PO Box 550, La Crosse, KS 67548, 785-222-2517.

Ryan F. Basgall

Services are pending with <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/">Stinemetz Funeral Home</a>.

<h2>Genevieve Brunk</h2>March 23, 1922 - April 11, 2022Services are pending with <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/">Stinemetz Funeral Home</a>.

Genevieve Brunk

Teresa Marie Dolechek, 102, died April 10, 2022, at Country Place 
Senior Living, Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born August 24, 1919, on the
 family farm outside of Claflin, Kansas, the daughter of Frank and 
Louise (Zecha) Miller. Teresa was a graduate of Claflin High School.

On May 27, 1941, she married Paul Dolechek in Claflin, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on July 21, 2006.

A lifetime Barton County resident, Teresa was a homemaker and farm 
wife and also worked as a Nurse’s Aide at Clara Barton Hospital. She was
 a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and Altar Society 
and was a past member of the Daughters of Isabella of Claflin. Teresa 
was known for her amazing cooking, her love of card games, and most 
especially her pride in her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her five children; Carol Schreiber (Joe) of 
Arlington, Texas, Danny Dolechek of Hoisington, Connie Petersen of 
Albert, Joni Lawrence (Brian) of Lawrence, and Paula Lumley of Olpe; a 
sister, Roberta Prosser of Hoisington; and sixteen grandchildren, Cathy 
Schreiber, Terri Bussenius, Joseph Schreiber, Diane Durland, Doug 
Dolechek, Debbie Folk, Denise Schmidt, Tracey Swalley, Tim Alderdice, 
Todd Alderdice, Tammy Ficken, Matt Lawrence, Jeremy Lawrence, Joel 
Lawrence, Maggie Ziglar, and Michael Lumley; 36 great grandchildren and 2
 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons-in-law, Robert 
Petersen and David Lumley; two brothers, Bill and Martin Miller, and 
four sisters, Leona Leiker, Marie Hoss, Doris Smith, and Rita Dole.

Visitation will be Monday 9 a.m., to 8 p.m., with family to greet 
friends from 6 to 8 p.m.. Vigil and Rosary will begin at 7 p.m., all at 
the funeral home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2022,
 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, celebrated by Father 
Meinrad Miller.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery, 
Hoisington, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Kans for Kids or St. John
 Catholic Cemetery Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box
 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/4/1649781234674.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Teresa Marie Dolechek, 102, died April 10, 2022, at Country Place 
Senior Living, Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born August 24, 1919, on the
 family farm outside of Claflin, Kansas, the daughter of Frank and 
Louise (Zecha) Miller. Teresa was a graduate of Claflin High School.On May 27, 1941, she married Paul Dolechek in Claflin, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on July 21, 2006.A lifetime Barton County resident, Teresa was a homemaker and farm 
wife and also worked as a Nurse’s Aide at Clara Barton Hospital. She was
 a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and Altar Society 
and was a past member of the Daughters of Isabella of Claflin. Teresa 
was known for her amazing cooking, her love of card games, and most 
especially her pride in her grandchildren and great grandchildren.She is survived by her five children; Carol Schreiber (Joe) of 
Arlington, Texas, Danny Dolechek of Hoisington, Connie Petersen of 
Albert, Joni Lawrence (Brian) of Lawrence, and Paula Lumley of Olpe; a 
sister, Roberta Prosser of Hoisington; and sixteen grandchildren, Cathy 
Schreiber, Terri Bussenius, Joseph Schreiber, Diane Durland, Doug 
Dolechek, Debbie Folk, Denise Schmidt, Tracey Swalley, Tim Alderdice, 
Todd Alderdice, Tammy Ficken, Matt Lawrence, Jeremy Lawrence, Joel 
Lawrence, Maggie Ziglar, and Michael Lumley; 36 great grandchildren and 2
 great great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons-in-law, Robert 
Petersen and David Lumley; two brothers, Bill and Martin Miller, and 
four sisters, Leona Leiker, Marie Hoss, Doris Smith, and Rita Dole.Visitation will be Monday 9 a.m., to 8 p.m., with family to greet 
friends from 6 to 8 p.m.. Vigil and Rosary will begin at 7 p.m., all at 
the funeral home.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2022,
 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, celebrated by Father 
Meinrad Miller.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery, 
Hoisington, Kansas.In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Kans for Kids or St. John
 Catholic Cemetery Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box
 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Teresa Marie Dolechek

Phillipsburg resident Darrell G. Schulte passed away April 10, 2022, at the Phillips County Hospital at the age of 73.

Survivors include his wife Sandy of the home; daughters: Darlene Johnson of Phillipsburg, Diana Allard of Medina, MN &amp; Christina Bontrager of Goshen, IN; step-daughters, Christy Steinert of Lyons, CO &amp; Jennifer Steinert of Denver, CO; 3 brothers: Leonard of Council Bluffs, IA, Edwin of Centennial, CO &amp; Elmer of Omaha, NE; 4 sisters: Donna Davis of Manhattan, KS, Francine Buettner of Lincoln, NE, Rita Goldenstein &amp; Pamela McIntyre of Omaha, NE &amp; 4 grandchildren.

Cremation was planned.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, April 28, at 11:00 a.m. in the SS Philip &amp; James Catholic Church with Father John Schmeidler officiating.  Inurment will follow in the Kirwin Cemetery, Kirwin.

A Scriptural Wake Service will held Wednesday, April 27, at 6:00 p.m. in the SS Philip &amp; James Catholic Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Brent’s Place or Hospice Services.

Phillipsburg resident Darrell G. Schulte passed away April 10, 2022, at the Phillips County Hospital at the age of 73.Survivors include his wife Sandy of the home; daughters: Darlene Johnson of Phillipsburg, Diana Allard of Medina, MN &amp; Christina Bontrager of Goshen, IN; step-daughters, Christy Steinert of Lyons, CO &amp; Jennifer Steinert of Denver, CO; 3 brothers: Leonard of Council Bluffs, IA, Edwin of Centennial, CO &amp; Elmer of Omaha, NE; 4 sisters: Donna Davis of Manhattan, KS, Francine Buettner of Lincoln, NE, Rita Goldenstein &amp; Pamela McIntyre of Omaha, NE &amp; 4 grandchildren.Cremation was planned. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, April 28, at 11:00 a.m. in the SS Philip &amp; James Catholic Church with Father John Schmeidler officiating. Inurment will follow in the Kirwin Cemetery, Kirwin.A Scriptural Wake Service will held Wednesday, April 27, at 6:00 p.m. in the SS Philip &amp; James Catholic Church.Memorial contributions may be made to Brent’s Place or Hospice Services.

Darrell G. Schulte

Lexus “Lexi” Marie Beedy, age 28, passed peacefully 
Saturday, April 9, 2022, after fighting stage IV metastatic breast 
cancer for nine months like a warrior, while maintaining dignity and 
grace throughout her courageous battle.

Lexi was born to Ric and Lisa Beedy on November 11, 1993, in Hays, 
Kansas. She moved to Salina in December of 2002 to be cherished and 
raised by her grandparents, Leon and Theresa Beedy, after her mother 
succumbed to her own battle with breast cancer. She attended elementary 
schools in Hays and Salina and graduated from Salina Central High 
School. Lexi enjoyed dancing with Peggy Simms School of Dance troupe 
during her school years and playing on her high school tennis team 
before heading off to college. She was a Gamma Phi Beta sorority member 
and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in education from the 
University of Kansas. Lexi’s love of her time at KU ran deep, as did her
 affection for the wonderful friends she met there.

Lexi had a special affection for young children and enjoyed providing
 childcare in her spare time while attending school. She also had a keen
 interest in following lifestyle, fashion, and cosmetology blogs. Her 
beautiful home and stylish appearance reflected her acquired talents in 
all of these disciplines. Lexi had an affinity for organization and 
simplistic order which was reflected in all of her spaces. Her beautiful
 big smile brightened any room she entered, and she demonstrated her 
values of kindness and empathy for others in excess.

Lexi had the good fortune to share her life with her fiancé, Nick, 
the past four years in Overland Park, Kansas. She embraced Nick’s love 
for adventure, as he took her beyond the Kansas borders, exploring 32 
states together. Their love for each other thrived in the good times and
 their bond strengthened through the challenges of her health crisis. 
Nick demonstrated his exemplary love, commitment, and strength for Lexi 
until her last breath.

Lexi is survived by her fiancé, Nick Jones of Overland Park, KS; 
father, Ric Beedy of Great Bend, KS; brother, Chase Beedy of Hays, KS; 
sister, Brooke and Andrew Jensen of Wichita, KS; paternal grandparents, 
Leon and Theresa Beedy of Salina, KS; paternal uncle and aunt, Al and 
Roxie Eichelberger of Salina, KS; paternal uncles, Travis Beedy and 
Richard Chapelle of Olathe, KS; maternal uncle and aunt, Dennis and Gina
 Hoffman of Lawrence, KS; maternal aunt, Kay Barnes of Dodge City, KS.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Lisa Beedy of Hays, KS; 
maternal grandfather and grandmother, Norman and Francis Hoffman of 
Russell, KS

Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, April 15, 2022 at
 2:00 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N 8th St, Salina, KS 67401.

*Masks will be required for the service and receiving line.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorial contributions to 
support Breast Cancer Research or helping other women who are fighting 
cancer through Susan G. Komen.

Breast Cancer Research contributions can be made to the KU Cancer 
Center, via KU Endowment, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Mail Stop 3012, Kansas
 City, KS 66160. Online contributions may be made at <a href="http://www.kuendowment.org/give">www.kuendowment.org/give</a>. Please indicate that donations are for the “Lexus Beedy Memorial”.

Contributions to help support women fighting breast cancer can be made at <a href="http://www.info-komen.org/goto/lexibeedy">http://www.info-komen.org/goto/lexibeedy</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/4/1649770061983.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Lexus “Lexi” Marie Beedy, age 28, passed peacefully 
Saturday, April 9, 2022, after fighting stage IV metastatic breast 
cancer for nine months like a warrior, while maintaining dignity and 
grace throughout her courageous battle.Lexi was born to Ric and Lisa Beedy on November 11, 1993, in Hays, 
Kansas. She moved to Salina in December of 2002 to be cherished and 
raised by her grandparents, Leon and Theresa Beedy, after her mother 
succumbed to her own battle with breast cancer. She attended elementary 
schools in Hays and Salina and graduated from Salina Central High 
School. Lexi enjoyed dancing with Peggy Simms School of Dance troupe 
during her school years and playing on her high school tennis team 
before heading off to college. She was a Gamma Phi Beta sorority member 
and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in education from the 
University of Kansas. Lexi’s love of her time at KU ran deep, as did her
 affection for the wonderful friends she met there.Lexi had a special affection for young children and enjoyed providing
 childcare in her spare time while attending school. She also had a keen
 interest in following lifestyle, fashion, and cosmetology blogs. Her 
beautiful home and stylish appearance reflected her acquired talents in 
all of these disciplines. Lexi had an affinity for organization and 
simplistic order which was reflected in all of her spaces. Her beautiful
 big smile brightened any room she entered, and she demonstrated her 
values of kindness and empathy for others in excess.Lexi had the good fortune to share her life with her fiancé, Nick, 
the past four years in Overland Park, Kansas. She embraced Nick’s love 
for adventure, as he took her beyond the Kansas borders, exploring 32 
states together. Their love for each other thrived in the good times and
 their bond strengthened through the challenges of her health crisis. 
Nick demonstrated his exemplary love, commitment, and strength for Lexi 
until her last breath.Lexi is survived by her fiancé, Nick Jones of Overland Park, KS; 
father, Ric Beedy of Great Bend, KS; brother, Chase Beedy of Hays, KS; 
sister, Brooke and Andrew Jensen of Wichita, KS; paternal grandparents, 
Leon and Theresa Beedy of Salina, KS; paternal uncle and aunt, Al and 
Roxie Eichelberger of Salina, KS; paternal uncles, Travis Beedy and 
Richard Chapelle of Olathe, KS; maternal uncle and aunt, Dennis and Gina
 Hoffman of Lawrence, KS; maternal aunt, Kay Barnes of Dodge City, KS.She was preceded in death by her mother, Lisa Beedy of Hays, KS; 
maternal grandfather and grandmother, Norman and Francis Hoffman of 
Russell, KSCelebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, April 15, 2022 at
 2:00 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N 8th St, Salina, KS 67401.*Masks will be required for the service and receiving line.In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorial contributions to 
support Breast Cancer Research or helping other women who are fighting 
cancer through Susan G. Komen.Breast Cancer Research contributions can be made to the KU Cancer 
Center, via KU Endowment, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Mail Stop 3012, Kansas
 City, KS 66160. Online contributions may be made at <a href="http://www.kuendowment.org/give">www.kuendowment.org/give</a>. Please indicate that donations are for the “Lexus Beedy Memorial”.Contributions to help support women fighting breast cancer can be made at <a href="http://www.info-komen.org/goto/lexibeedy">http://www.info-komen.org/goto/lexibeedy</a>.

Lexus 'Lexi' Marie Beedy

March 8, 1933
 -
 April 10, 2022

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Phyllis-M-Jaco?obId=24529385#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.&nbsp;

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 </figure>March 8, 1933
 -
 April 10, 2022An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Phyllis-M-Jaco?obId=24529385#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.&nbsp;

Phyllis Jaco

Ramona McCarty, 80, passed on to heaven on April 4, 2022 at her home in Banning, Ca.

She was born August 15, 1941 in Stratton, NE to Steven and Frances (Pallas) Horinek.&nbsp;

She married Richard (Dick) McCarty on April 27, 1963 in Atwood, KS.&nbsp;

Ramona was a Registered Nurse Practitioner and started her career at Rawlins County Hospital and the medical clinic in Atwood, KS.&nbsp;

After moving to Hays, Kan., her career continued at St. Anthony Hospital and then she oversaw Hays Convenient Care walk in clinic.&nbsp;Ramona then moved to Oakley, Kan., where she worked at Logan County Hospital and New Frontiers Clinic till she retired on November 30,2010 after 48 years of service.&nbsp;

Survivors include her husband, Richard, of the home.&nbsp; A son, Scott McCarty and companion Margarita, Aurora, CO.&nbsp; Daughters: Sheila Randa and husband, Doug, Banning, CA, Mona Funk and husband Mitch, Altamont, UT, Chardy Hern and husband, Brad, Topeka, KS.&nbsp; Sisters: Janice Braun, Paulette Miller,&nbsp; Maribeth McCarty.&nbsp; Grandchildren: Doug Randa Jr. and wife Emily, Stefanie Randa, Marissa Shiner and husband Blake, Remington Funk and wife Kali, Mike Hern and Nick Hern.&nbsp; Great grandchildren: Braxton Randa, Brody and Jaedee Shiner and Remi Funk.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents and her in-laws, Stephen and Edith Ankle.&nbsp; A sister, Theresa Kantor.&nbsp; Brother in laws: Robert Braun, Frank Miller, Wayne McCarty and Theodore McCarty.&nbsp; Sister in laws: Darlene Vyzourek, Roberta McCarty and Sharon McCarty.&nbsp; A grandson, John McCarty.&nbsp;

A memorial service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Cards and condolences for the family can be sent to:&nbsp; 5993 Oakmont Dr.&nbsp; Banning, CA 92220

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 </figure>Ramona McCarty, 80, passed on to heaven on April 4, 2022 at her home in Banning, Ca.She was born August 15, 1941 in Stratton, NE to Steven and Frances (Pallas) Horinek.&nbsp;She married Richard (Dick) McCarty on April 27, 1963 in Atwood, KS.&nbsp;Ramona was a Registered Nurse Practitioner and started her career at Rawlins County Hospital and the medical clinic in Atwood, KS.&nbsp;After moving to Hays, Kan., her career continued at St. Anthony Hospital and then she oversaw Hays Convenient Care walk in clinic.&nbsp;Ramona then moved to Oakley, Kan., where she worked at Logan County Hospital and New Frontiers Clinic till she retired on November 30,2010 after 48 years of service.&nbsp;Survivors include her husband, Richard, of the home.&nbsp; A son, Scott McCarty and companion Margarita, Aurora, CO.&nbsp; Daughters: Sheila Randa and husband, Doug, Banning, CA, Mona Funk and husband Mitch, Altamont, UT, Chardy Hern and husband, Brad, Topeka, KS.&nbsp; Sisters: Janice Braun, Paulette Miller,&nbsp; Maribeth McCarty.&nbsp; Grandchildren: Doug Randa Jr. and wife Emily, Stefanie Randa, Marissa Shiner and husband Blake, Remington Funk and wife Kali, Mike Hern and Nick Hern.&nbsp; Great grandchildren: Braxton Randa, Brody and Jaedee Shiner and Remi Funk.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents and her in-laws, Stephen and Edith Ankle.&nbsp; A sister, Theresa Kantor.&nbsp; Brother in laws: Robert Braun, Frank Miller, Wayne McCarty and Theodore McCarty.&nbsp; Sister in laws: Darlene Vyzourek, Roberta McCarty and Sharon McCarty.&nbsp; A grandson, John McCarty.&nbsp;A memorial service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Cards and condolences for the family can be sent to:&nbsp; 5993 Oakmont Dr.&nbsp; Banning, CA 92220

Ramona Marie (Horinek) McCarty

Bernard G. "Bernie" Rupp, 64, Hays, died Sunday, April 10, 2022, at McPherson Health and Rehab.

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

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 </figure>Bernard G. "Bernie" Rupp, 64, Hays, died Sunday, April 10, 2022, at McPherson Health and Rehab.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Paul Gerhard&nbsp;Buhr&nbsp;passed away unexpectedly on April 4th, 2022. Paul was born on November 29, 1952, in Goessel, KS to loving parents, Gerhard and Mildred&nbsp;Buhr, joining his two older brothers. His early childhood was spent in the close-knit Bethel College community in North Newton, KS where he attended elementary school and the Bethel College Mennonite Church. In 1965, the family moved to Shawnee Mission, KS, and Paul continued his schooling at&nbsp;HockerGrove Junior High School and Shawnee Mission Northwest High School, graduating in 1971. While living in the Kansas City area, the family attended Rainbow Boulevard Mennonite Church.&nbsp;Paul held many jobs during his teenage years and early twenties: paper delivery, wheat harvest crew, and farm worker. He was keenly interested in cars, and owned quite a succession of them in various colors. Paul’s first profession was truck driver. He enjoyed driving tractor-trailers around the country for a time and had many interesting experiences. Paul married Deanna Denney on September 22, 1990. They eventually settled in Goodland, KS. He spent most of his time at home with family when not working at the Iron Mueller grain elevator, or supplementing his income by staffing a local truck stop. Like his father, Paul was an avid sports fan and especially fond of his beloved Kansas City Chiefs. He looked forward to watching televised games whenever he could, and often shared the joys and sorrows of the outcomes with friends and family. He particularly enjoyed watching his grandsons’ sports activities. Another activity he shared with his family was playing the drums, a skill he acquired as a teenager. Preceding Paul in death were his parents and his wife Deanna, who passed away in 2019. He is survived by his two brothers, John (Vanessa) and Bruce (Meribeth). Paul and Deanna are survived by their children - Crystal (Jason) Garner of Hays, KS; Adam (Jacki) Waters of Goodland, KS; and Amanda Campbell of Hays, KS, and by their grandchildren -&nbsp;Blayn&nbsp;and&nbsp;Brysun&nbsp;Waters; Jonathan, Jeremy, Michael and Nicholas Garner; and Gabriel, Melody and Connor Campbell. Paul is also survived by his nephews and niece: Nathan, Vincent, Brian and Claire&nbsp;Buhr.<a></a>

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Mennonite Central Committee and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 on&nbsp;Saturday,&nbsp;April 16, 2022, at the First Baptist Church with Michael Dorn officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Private family inurnment will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.

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

Service arrangements have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>Paul Gerhard&nbsp;Buhr&nbsp;passed away unexpectedly on April 4th, 2022. Paul was born on November 29, 1952, in Goessel, KS to loving parents, Gerhard and Mildred&nbsp;Buhr, joining his two older brothers. His early childhood was spent in the close-knit Bethel College community in North Newton, KS where he attended elementary school and the Bethel College Mennonite Church. In 1965, the family moved to Shawnee Mission, KS, and Paul continued his schooling at&nbsp;HockerGrove Junior High School and Shawnee Mission Northwest High School, graduating in 1971. While living in the Kansas City area, the family attended Rainbow Boulevard Mennonite Church.&nbsp;Paul held many jobs during his teenage years and early twenties: paper delivery, wheat harvest crew, and farm worker. He was keenly interested in cars, and owned quite a succession of them in various colors. Paul’s first profession was truck driver. He enjoyed driving tractor-trailers around the country for a time and had many interesting experiences. Paul married Deanna Denney on September 22, 1990. They eventually settled in Goodland, KS. He spent most of his time at home with family when not working at the Iron Mueller grain elevator, or supplementing his income by staffing a local truck stop. Like his father, Paul was an avid sports fan and especially fond of his beloved Kansas City Chiefs. He looked forward to watching televised games whenever he could, and often shared the joys and sorrows of the outcomes with friends and family. He particularly enjoyed watching his grandsons’ sports activities. Another activity he shared with his family was playing the drums, a skill he acquired as a teenager. Preceding Paul in death were his parents and his wife Deanna, who passed away in 2019. He is survived by his two brothers, John (Vanessa) and Bruce (Meribeth). Paul and Deanna are survived by their children - Crystal (Jason) Garner of Hays, KS; Adam (Jacki) Waters of Goodland, KS; and Amanda Campbell of Hays, KS, and by their grandchildren -&nbsp;Blayn&nbsp;and&nbsp;Brysun&nbsp;Waters; Jonathan, Jeremy, Michael and Nicholas Garner; and Gabriel, Melody and Connor Campbell. Paul is also survived by his nephews and niece: Nathan, Vincent, Brian and Claire&nbsp;Buhr.<a></a>Memorial contributions may be designated to the Mennonite Central Committee and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 on&nbsp;Saturday,&nbsp;April 16, 2022, at the First Baptist Church with Michael Dorn officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Private family inurnment will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.Online condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.&nbsp;Service arrangements have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.&nbsp;

Paul Gerhard Buhr

Manire Joseph Berens, age 86, of Derby, formerly of Atwood, passed 
away on February 19, 2022, at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, 
Kansas. He was the son of Ignatius (I. H.) and Sophia (Kuhn) 
Berens.&nbsp; Manire was the second oldest of seven kids and was born August 
26, 1936, in Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; He later grew up in Monument, Kansas.&nbsp; 
Manire served 2 years in the U. S. Army in Alaska.&nbsp; He married Larena 
(Ward) Berens on February 4, 1960.&nbsp; They celebrated 62 years together.&nbsp; 
He worked for many farmers around Oakley and Grinnell.&nbsp; He later moved 
to Atwood and worked for the Rawlins County Road Department and 
retired.&nbsp; He operated lots of heavy machinery.&nbsp; He also worked for 
Pioneer Feed Yard, Oakley and Cahoj Earthmoving, Atwood, for many 
years.&nbsp; Manire was a hard worker and was always helping people out.&nbsp; He 
was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.&nbsp; He 
didn’t know a stranger and was very generous to everyone.&nbsp; He loved 
everyone he knew and always joked or tried to play jokes on anyone he 
could. Manire was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Jody Berens, and two brothers:&nbsp; Linus Berens and Denis Berens. He
 is survived by his wife, Larena, his children:&nbsp; Michael (Barbara) 
Berens of Souix City, Iowa,&nbsp; Rhonda (John) Weir of Sanford, North 
Carolina, Marshall (Bonnie) Berens of Longmont, Colorado, Stacey Zubia 
of Dodge City, Janel (Ross) Spohn of Scott City, Shayla (Maury) Richmeir
 of Wichita, and Stephanie Berens of Gillette, Wyoming, and many grand 
and great grandchildren.&nbsp; He is also survived by his brothers:&nbsp; Leroy 
(Bernice) Berens of Wichita and Jim (Patti) Berens of Topeka, and 
sisters:&nbsp; Jeanice (Gordon) Boody of Wichita and Alvera Vail of Bethany, 
Oklahoma.&nbsp; He will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be 
held at 10 a.m. on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at the Oakley Cemetery.&nbsp; 
Inurnment will follow with Military Honors by the U.S. Army, Ft. Riley 
and V.F.W. Post 2981, Oakley.&nbsp; Memorials in his name may be sent in care
 of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley 67748.

Sign the online guestbook at www.kennedykosterfh.com

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 </figure>Manire Joseph Berens, age 86, of Derby, formerly of Atwood, passed 
away on February 19, 2022, at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, 
Kansas. He was the son of Ignatius (I. H.) and Sophia (Kuhn) 
Berens.&nbsp; Manire was the second oldest of seven kids and was born August 
26, 1936, in Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; He later grew up in Monument, Kansas.&nbsp; 
Manire served 2 years in the U. S. Army in Alaska.&nbsp; He married Larena 
(Ward) Berens on February 4, 1960.&nbsp; They celebrated 62 years together.&nbsp; 
He worked for many farmers around Oakley and Grinnell.&nbsp; He later moved 
to Atwood and worked for the Rawlins County Road Department and 
retired.&nbsp; He operated lots of heavy machinery.&nbsp; He also worked for 
Pioneer Feed Yard, Oakley and Cahoj Earthmoving, Atwood, for many 
years.&nbsp; Manire was a hard worker and was always helping people out.&nbsp; He 
was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.&nbsp; He 
didn’t know a stranger and was very generous to everyone.&nbsp; He loved 
everyone he knew and always joked or tried to play jokes on anyone he 
could. Manire was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Jody Berens, and two brothers:&nbsp; Linus Berens and Denis Berens. He
 is survived by his wife, Larena, his children:&nbsp; Michael (Barbara) 
Berens of Souix City, Iowa,&nbsp; Rhonda (John) Weir of Sanford, North 
Carolina, Marshall (Bonnie) Berens of Longmont, Colorado, Stacey Zubia 
of Dodge City, Janel (Ross) Spohn of Scott City, Shayla (Maury) Richmeir
 of Wichita, and Stephanie Berens of Gillette, Wyoming, and many grand 
and great grandchildren.&nbsp; He is also survived by his brothers:&nbsp; Leroy 
(Bernice) Berens of Wichita and Jim (Patti) Berens of Topeka, and 
sisters:&nbsp; Jeanice (Gordon) Boody of Wichita and Alvera Vail of Bethany, 
Oklahoma.&nbsp; He will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be 
held at 10 a.m. on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at the Oakley Cemetery.&nbsp; 
Inurnment will follow with Military Honors by the U.S. Army, Ft. Riley 
and V.F.W. Post 2981, Oakley.&nbsp; Memorials in his name may be sent in care
 of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley 67748.Sign the online guestbook at www.kennedykosterfh.com

Manire Joseph Berens

Raymond Scott Klawonn, 51, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, April 7,
 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, with loved ones at his side.
 Ray Scott was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and 
the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed fishing, target shooting, and 
fireworks. Ray Scott enjoyed spoiling his daughter and teasing his 
nieces and nephews. He was full of love and orneryness, and was very 
giving. Ray Scott would go out of his way to help anyone in need, 
whether he knew them or not.
 Ray Scott was born June 27, 1970, in Waukegan, Illinois, son of 
Raymond C. and Dorothy (Gnorski) Klawonn. He married Brandee Arleen 
Pywell, April 7, 2006, in Charleston; she survives. They celebrated 
their sixteenth anniversary on the day of his passing. Also surviving 
is their daughter, Donette June Klawonn, at home, his father, Raymond, 
two brothers, Casey (Tatiana) Klawonn and Kary (Michelle Holden) 
Klawonn, and one sister, Janel (Jack) Bernal, his mother-in-law and 
father-in-law, Carol and Richard Pywell, and sisters-in-law, Tracy 
(J.R.) Miller and Jill (Kirby) Wechsler, several nieces and nephews, and
 his four legged friend, Woodrow. He was preceded in death by his 
mother, one brother Kelly Klawonn, one sister, Donette Klawonn, nephew 
Jesse Miller, and grandparents-in-law, June and Paul Mayhew.
 His Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, 
April 11, 2022, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Charleston, with
 Father Braden Maher officiating. His graveside funeral will be held at
 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Pleasant View Cemetery, Palco, 
Kansas. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, April 
10, 2022 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, Charleston.

 Memorials in 
his honor may be made to the family in order to establish an education 
fund for his daughter. Local arrangements handled by Plumer-Overlease 
Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, Kansas 67669.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Raymond Scott Klawonn, 51, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, April 7,
 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, with loved ones at his side.
 Ray Scott was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and 
the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed fishing, target shooting, and 
fireworks. Ray Scott enjoyed spoiling his daughter and teasing his 
nieces and nephews. He was full of love and orneryness, and was very 
giving. Ray Scott would go out of his way to help anyone in need, 
whether he knew them or not.
 Ray Scott was born June 27, 1970, in Waukegan, Illinois, son of 
Raymond C. and Dorothy (Gnorski) Klawonn. He married Brandee Arleen 
Pywell, April 7, 2006, in Charleston; she survives. They celebrated 
their sixteenth anniversary on the day of his passing. Also surviving 
is their daughter, Donette June Klawonn, at home, his father, Raymond, 
two brothers, Casey (Tatiana) Klawonn and Kary (Michelle Holden) 
Klawonn, and one sister, Janel (Jack) Bernal, his mother-in-law and 
father-in-law, Carol and Richard Pywell, and sisters-in-law, Tracy 
(J.R.) Miller and Jill (Kirby) Wechsler, several nieces and nephews, and
 his four legged friend, Woodrow. He was preceded in death by his 
mother, one brother Kelly Klawonn, one sister, Donette Klawonn, nephew 
Jesse Miller, and grandparents-in-law, June and Paul Mayhew.
 His Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, 
April 11, 2022, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Charleston, with
 Father Braden Maher officiating. His graveside funeral will be held at
 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Pleasant View Cemetery, Palco, 
Kansas. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, April 
10, 2022 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, Charleston. Memorials in 
his honor may be made to the family in order to establish an education 
fund for his daughter. Local arrangements handled by Plumer-Overlease 
Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, Kansas 67669.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Raymond Scott Klawonn

Mary Ellen Stoppel of Wilson, Kansas passed away April 7, 2022, in 
Dalhart, Texas, at the age of 88. She was born in Hays, KS to Michael 
&amp; Gertrude (Baumrucker) Jacobs. 
 Mary Ellen resided in Wilson, KS where she taught school In the area
 for 36 years. She was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, D of
 I, Delta Kappa Gamma &amp; served on several community boards.
 She is preceded in death by her parents &amp; her husband Paul Stoppel. 
 She is survived by her daughters Cynthia (Tim) Zielke &amp; Brenda 
(Steve) Hadley, her sister Alice Marie (Everett) Schrant, grandchildren 
Chris (Kacie) Sara (Henry) Brandon (Nicole), Bryant (Chelsea) Bruce 
(Trish), great grandchildren Dorman, Kady, Ryan, Michael, Johnathan, 
Elias, Harper, River and numerous nieces and nephews.
 Parish Vigil will be held at 9:30 am, April 12, 2022, and the Mass of
 Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am both at St. Wenceslaus Church. 
Burial will follow at Wilson Cemetery. Visitation on Monday from 2:00 pm
 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
 In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to St. Wenceslaus Church 
or Wilson Sr. Center and may be sent in care of Plumer Overlease Funeral
 Home, PO Box 533, Wilson, Kansas 67490. Condolences may be left for 
the family at www.plumeroverlease.com&nbsp;

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 </figure>Mary Ellen Stoppel of Wilson, Kansas passed away April 7, 2022, in 
Dalhart, Texas, at the age of 88. She was born in Hays, KS to Michael 
&amp; Gertrude (Baumrucker) Jacobs. 
 Mary Ellen resided in Wilson, KS where she taught school In the area
 for 36 years. She was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, D of
 I, Delta Kappa Gamma &amp; served on several community boards.
 She is preceded in death by her parents &amp; her husband Paul Stoppel. 
 She is survived by her daughters Cynthia (Tim) Zielke &amp; Brenda 
(Steve) Hadley, her sister Alice Marie (Everett) Schrant, grandchildren 
Chris (Kacie) Sara (Henry) Brandon (Nicole), Bryant (Chelsea) Bruce 
(Trish), great grandchildren Dorman, Kady, Ryan, Michael, Johnathan, 
Elias, Harper, River and numerous nieces and nephews.
 Parish Vigil will be held at 9:30 am, April 12, 2022, and the Mass of
 Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am both at St. Wenceslaus Church. 
Burial will follow at Wilson Cemetery. Visitation on Monday from 2:00 pm
 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
 In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to St. Wenceslaus Church 
or Wilson Sr. Center and may be sent in care of Plumer Overlease Funeral
 Home, PO Box 533, Wilson, Kansas 67490. Condolences may be left for 
the family at www.plumeroverlease.com&nbsp;

Mary Ellen Stoppel

Roseann Bieker, age 79, of Schoenchen, Kansas, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. She was born March 5, 1943, in Schoenchen to Isadore and Loretta (Werth) Dinges. On May 28, 1966, she married Kenneth Bieker in Schoenchen. He preceded her in death June 26, 2017. Roseann had worked for her parents at Dinges Drapery, LaCrosse Furniture for twenty years and retired from the Good Samaritan Society, Hays. She was a graduate of Schoenchen High School. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and the St. Anthony Altar Society. Roseann enjoyed doing yard work, cleaning, watching game shows and sports especially the Chiefs, Royals and Jayhawks. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and genuinely enjoyed her time taking care of the grandchildren. Roseann is survived by a son, Kevin Bieker and wife Lois of Schoenchen; two daughters, Laurie Werth and husband Steve of Schoenchen and Kenda Moore and husband Rex of Kearney, Nebraska; two brothers, Milton Dinges and wife Gladys of Hays, and Tom Dinges and wife Susan of Schoenchen; a sister, Pam Basgall and LaVerne J. Dreiling of Schoenchen; eight grandchildren, Ashley (Adam) Kinderknecht of Hays, Heather Werth of Schoenchen, Adrianna (Austin) Haselhorst of Hays, Sheldon (Allyson) Werth of Hays, Audrey Bieker of Schoenchen, and Kolin Basgall, Jarrett Moore and Camden Moore all of Kearney, &nbsp;as well as eight great grandchildren, Aliyah and Aidyn Kinderknecht, Jaylin and Jaxtyn Irvin, Lennox and Wren Werth and Willow Haselhorst. She was preceded in death by three infant sisters.&nbsp; Funeral services will be 10 AM Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Schoenchen. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday 5 PM - 8 PM at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Schoenchen and Wednesday 9 AM until service time at the church. A St. Anthony Altar Society rosary will be Tuesday at 6:30 PM followed by a parish vigil service at 7 PM all at the church. Memorials are suggested to St. Anthony's Church. Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or emailed to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

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 </figure>Roseann Bieker, age 79, of Schoenchen, Kansas, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. She was born March 5, 1943, in Schoenchen to Isadore and Loretta (Werth) Dinges. On May 28, 1966, she married Kenneth Bieker in Schoenchen. He preceded her in death June 26, 2017. Roseann had worked for her parents at Dinges Drapery, LaCrosse Furniture for twenty years and retired from the Good Samaritan Society, Hays. She was a graduate of Schoenchen High School. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and the St. Anthony Altar Society. Roseann enjoyed doing yard work, cleaning, watching game shows and sports especially the Chiefs, Royals and Jayhawks. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and genuinely enjoyed her time taking care of the grandchildren. Roseann is survived by a son, Kevin Bieker and wife Lois of Schoenchen; two daughters, Laurie Werth and husband Steve of Schoenchen and Kenda Moore and husband Rex of Kearney, Nebraska; two brothers, Milton Dinges and wife Gladys of Hays, and Tom Dinges and wife Susan of Schoenchen; a sister, Pam Basgall and LaVerne J. Dreiling of Schoenchen; eight grandchildren, Ashley (Adam) Kinderknecht of Hays, Heather Werth of Schoenchen, Adrianna (Austin) Haselhorst of Hays, Sheldon (Allyson) Werth of Hays, Audrey Bieker of Schoenchen, and Kolin Basgall, Jarrett Moore and Camden Moore all of Kearney, &nbsp;as well as eight great grandchildren, Aliyah and Aidyn Kinderknecht, Jaylin and Jaxtyn Irvin, Lennox and Wren Werth and Willow Haselhorst. She was preceded in death by three infant sisters.&nbsp; Funeral services will be 10 AM Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Schoenchen. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday 5 PM - 8 PM at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Schoenchen and Wednesday 9 AM until service time at the church. A St. Anthony Altar Society rosary will be Tuesday at 6:30 PM followed by a parish vigil service at 7 PM all at the church. Memorials are suggested to St. Anthony's Church. Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or emailed to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Roseann Bieker

Elizabeth “Ann” Day, 78, passed away April 7, 2022, at Hospice House.
 She was born July 23, 1943, in Scott City, to Raymond A. and Juanita P.
 (Piros) Frank.

Ann graduated from Hutchinson High School and Peel’s Beauty College. 
She was a city kid who quickly adapted to farm life and no one outworked
 her. From sun up to sun down, Ann happily made sure everyone’s needs 
were taken care of, often neglecting her own. She loved quilting and 
gardening and was the glue that held the family together. Spring was 
Ann’s favorite time of the year because it meant she could go play in 
the dirt. Everything Ann created with her strong hands turned into a 
masterpiece. It gave her great joy to teach her great-grandchildren some
 of her rare talents. Ann was a life-time member of DDR, a unique 
organization devoted to the preservation of America’s great Western 
heritage.

On August 23, 1968, she married Russell E. “Russ” Day, in McPherson. 
They shared nearly 49 years of marriage before his death on August 9, 
2017.

Ann is survived by: her daughters, Robin Fitzgerald (Tony McClelland)
 of McPherson, Brenda McLaughlin (Donny) of Kansas City, MO; 
grandchildren, Jimmy Rue, Ryan Oxley (Nicole), Amanda Oxley, Leah 
Milner, Trevor Milner; and 9 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; son, Peter Day; and sister, Nickie Saunders.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2022, at Elliott 
Chapel. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date. 
Following the service, the family invites everyone to join them for a 
meal at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Arlington United Methodist Church.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with family present from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Arlington 
Community Center, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson,
 KS 67501.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Elizabeth “Ann” Day, 78, passed away April 7, 2022, at Hospice House.
 She was born July 23, 1943, in Scott City, to Raymond A. and Juanita P.
 (Piros) Frank.Ann graduated from Hutchinson High School and Peel’s Beauty College. 
She was a city kid who quickly adapted to farm life and no one outworked
 her. From sun up to sun down, Ann happily made sure everyone’s needs 
were taken care of, often neglecting her own. She loved quilting and 
gardening and was the glue that held the family together. Spring was 
Ann’s favorite time of the year because it meant she could go play in 
the dirt. Everything Ann created with her strong hands turned into a 
masterpiece. It gave her great joy to teach her great-grandchildren some
 of her rare talents. Ann was a life-time member of DDR, a unique 
organization devoted to the preservation of America’s great Western 
heritage.On August 23, 1968, she married Russell E. “Russ” Day, in McPherson. 
They shared nearly 49 years of marriage before his death on August 9, 
2017.Ann is survived by: her daughters, Robin Fitzgerald (Tony McClelland)
 of McPherson, Brenda McLaughlin (Donny) of Kansas City, MO; 
grandchildren, Jimmy Rue, Ryan Oxley (Nicole), Amanda Oxley, Leah 
Milner, Trevor Milner; and 9 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by: her parents; son, Peter Day; and sister, Nickie Saunders.Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2022, at Elliott 
Chapel. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date. 
Following the service, the family invites everyone to join them for a 
meal at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Arlington United Methodist Church.Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with family present from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Arlington 
Community Center, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson,
 KS 67501.

Elizabeth 'Ann' Day

Gene Miller, 94, of Hutchinson, passed away on April 7, 2022. He 
helped family write this obituary years before he passed. Gene was born 
in Sedgwick, KS, on January 5, 1928, to Muriel Miller and George D. 
Miller. He grew up on a farm and enjoyed visiting his farmland 
throughout his life.

Gene left school to join the United States Navy at age 17 and served as Fireman, 1st
 Class, on the USS Daniel 335, in the South Pacific and for six months 
on the island of Guam. He was a lifetime member of the Destroyer Escort 
Sailors Association, the American Legion, and past commander of Halstead
 American Legion and Harvey County commander. He was a lifetime member 
of V.F.W&nbsp; # 1361, Hutchinson, and a member of 40/8 #324, Hutchinson. 
Governor Mike Hayden granted Gene ‘Honorary Colonel of the Kansas 
Calvary’.

Gene married Evelyn N. Hughes at the United Methodist church in 
Halstead on May 15, 1948. She was a devoted wife and mother and they 
shared 66 years together before her death in 2014.

Following his naval service, Gene worked bridge construction near 
Salina, KS.&nbsp; He received a United States Air Force scroll of 
appreciation in 1954 for an outstanding act of heroism the previous year
 while he was at work.&nbsp; Gene helped rescue airmen from a burning 
fuselage after a United States Air Force B-52 aircraft crashed in a corn
 field near Smoky Hill Air Force Base.

Gene worked ten years in bridge construction and 32 years with Rainbo
 Baking Company, formerly Betts Baking Company. He began as a salesman 
and retired as company president in 1988. Gene was a gentle giant, in 
contrast to the call sign he used on his CB radio, ‘Mean Gene’.&nbsp;

Gene was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson. He was a 32nd
 Degree Master Mason belonging to Hutchinson Reno Lodge 124, a lifetime 
member of the Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, Wichita, a past member of 
the Midian Shrine, Wichita, and past president of the Reno County 
Shrine. &nbsp;Gene drove his 1985 white Mustang convertible in parades as a 
Road Runner with the Shriners.&nbsp; The car was purchased by a collector in 
New Zealand (Donald) and Gene maintained a friendship with Donald 
throughout his life.

Gene donated many hours volunteering at the NJCAA men’s basketball 
tournaments, Kansas State Fair, Hutchinson Friends of the Library 
bookstore, and driving veterans to the VA hospital in Wichita. He was a 
hard worker, loyal husband and friend, dedicated father and loving 
grandfather.&nbsp; Gene was proud to be a WWII veteran. Most of all, he was a
 good man.

Gene was preceded in death by: his parents; wife, Evelyn; brothers, 
George and Robert; sister, Marjorie Pierce; and best friend and 
companion, Joan Brenneman.

He is survived by: &nbsp;his son, Max Miller (Beth), Hutchinson; 
daughters, Nancy Johnson, Hutchinson, Loretta Blickenstaff (Joel), 
Arizona, and Brenda Miller, Arizona; grandchildren, Kara Johnson, Levi 
Short (Shannon), Joey Short (Kelli), and Radimir Blickenstaff; 
great-grandchildren, BéLynn, Sage, Ethan S., Colby, and Ethan C.; and 
great-grand dogs, Buddy and Walter.

Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Elliott
 Mortuary, Hutchinson, with The Reverend Dr. Kim Biery officiating.&nbsp; 
Military honors will be conducted by the United States Navy Honor 
Guard.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Friends
 may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Elliott 
Mortuary.

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In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Midian Shrine Plane of
 Mercy, Wichita, or the Alzheimer’s Association Central and Western 
Kansas Office, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Gene Miller, 94, of Hutchinson, passed away on April 7, 2022. He 
helped family write this obituary years before he passed. Gene was born 
in Sedgwick, KS, on January 5, 1928, to Muriel Miller and George D. 
Miller. He grew up on a farm and enjoyed visiting his farmland 
throughout his life.Gene left school to join the United States Navy at age 17 and served as Fireman, 1st
 Class, on the USS Daniel 335, in the South Pacific and for six months 
on the island of Guam. He was a lifetime member of the Destroyer Escort 
Sailors Association, the American Legion, and past commander of Halstead
 American Legion and Harvey County commander. He was a lifetime member 
of V.F.W&nbsp; # 1361, Hutchinson, and a member of 40/8 #324, Hutchinson. 
Governor Mike Hayden granted Gene ‘Honorary Colonel of the Kansas 
Calvary’.Gene married Evelyn N. Hughes at the United Methodist church in 
Halstead on May 15, 1948. She was a devoted wife and mother and they 
shared 66 years together before her death in 2014.Following his naval service, Gene worked bridge construction near 
Salina, KS.&nbsp; He received a United States Air Force scroll of 
appreciation in 1954 for an outstanding act of heroism the previous year
 while he was at work.&nbsp; Gene helped rescue airmen from a burning 
fuselage after a United States Air Force B-52 aircraft crashed in a corn
 field near Smoky Hill Air Force Base.Gene worked ten years in bridge construction and 32 years with Rainbo
 Baking Company, formerly Betts Baking Company. He began as a salesman 
and retired as company president in 1988. Gene was a gentle giant, in 
contrast to the call sign he used on his CB radio, ‘Mean Gene’.&nbsp;Gene was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson. He was a 32nd
 Degree Master Mason belonging to Hutchinson Reno Lodge 124, a lifetime 
member of the Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, Wichita, a past member of 
the Midian Shrine, Wichita, and past president of the Reno County 
Shrine. &nbsp;Gene drove his 1985 white Mustang convertible in parades as a 
Road Runner with the Shriners.&nbsp; The car was purchased by a collector in 
New Zealand (Donald) and Gene maintained a friendship with Donald 
throughout his life.Gene donated many hours volunteering at the NJCAA men’s basketball 
tournaments, Kansas State Fair, Hutchinson Friends of the Library 
bookstore, and driving veterans to the VA hospital in Wichita. He was a 
hard worker, loyal husband and friend, dedicated father and loving 
grandfather.&nbsp; Gene was proud to be a WWII veteran. Most of all, he was a
 good man.Gene was preceded in death by: his parents; wife, Evelyn; brothers, 
George and Robert; sister, Marjorie Pierce; and best friend and 
companion, Joan Brenneman.He is survived by: &nbsp;his son, Max Miller (Beth), Hutchinson; 
daughters, Nancy Johnson, Hutchinson, Loretta Blickenstaff (Joel), 
Arizona, and Brenda Miller, Arizona; grandchildren, Kara Johnson, Levi 
Short (Shannon), Joey Short (Kelli), and Radimir Blickenstaff; 
great-grandchildren, BéLynn, Sage, Ethan S., Colby, and Ethan C.; and 
great-grand dogs, Buddy and Walter.Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Elliott
 Mortuary, Hutchinson, with The Reverend Dr. Kim Biery officiating.&nbsp; 
Military honors will be conducted by the United States Navy Honor 
Guard.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Friends
 may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Elliott 
Mortuary.<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1649543436177642">Click here to view the funeral service.</a>In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Midian Shrine Plane of
 Mercy, Wichita, or the Alzheimer’s Association Central and Western 
Kansas Office, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.&nbsp;

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