John Elwell was born in Scott City on 
March 3, 1936, the son of J.L. and Zilpha E. (Paschal) Elwell.&nbsp; Educated
 in public schools of Dodge City, he graduated from Dodge City Senior 
High School in 1954 and Dodge City Community College in 1956 with an 
Associate of Arts Degree.&nbsp; He received a BA degree in 1959 from the 
University of Wichita, now known as Wichita State University, with a 
chemistry major and minors in math and education.

John was employed as an analytical 
chemist by Frontier Chemical Division of Vulcan Materials in Wichita 
from 1959 to 1962.&nbsp; He then accepted employment with Thiokol Chemical 
Corporation of Brigham City, Utah and remained there from 1962 to 1965, 
when he accepted Civil Service employment with the AF.LC at Hill AFB. 
John accepted an early retirement from the Air Logistics Command in 
1988.&nbsp; During his employment years, John developed three patents for the
 Air Force.

He married Mary Jo Fry in Montezuma on
 March 1, 1959.&nbsp; The have one son, Martin "Marty" Elwell, who resides in
 Gray County and one grandson, Cody Aubrey Edward Elwell, who lives in 
Dodge City.&nbsp; John and Mary Jo have bred American Quarter Horses since 
1965. They belong to the American Quarter Horse Association, Utah 
Quarter Horse Association, National Cutting Horse Association, National 
Reining Horse Association, National Reined Cow Horse Association, and 
several of their affiliates in Utah and Idaho.&nbsp; John was past director 
of the Utah Quarter Horse Association and a pas President of the 
Intermountain Quarter Horse Association.&nbsp; John and Mary Jo were named to
 the Utah Quarter Horse Association "Hall of Fame" in 2003 for 
recognition of their loyal support.

While in Utah, John and Mary Jo 
belonged to the Tremonton Community Methodist Church, the Community 
United Methodist Church in Washington Terrace, and currently the 
Clearfield Community Church.

John was raised to the sublime degree 
of Master Mason in Albert Pike Lodge No 303 AF &amp; AM in Wichita in 
1961. He dimited to Corinne Lodge No. 5 in 1965, serving as Worshipful 
Master in 1968, 1973, 1989, 1999, and 2005.&nbsp; He was given a life 
membership in 1994.&nbsp; John was elected and installed Most Worshipful 
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge F &amp; AM of Utah on February 1, 1994.&nbsp;
 He was awarded the 50-year service pin in 2011.

John was exalted a member of Logan 
Chapter #8, Royal Arch Masons in 1963.&nbsp; He served as Grand High Priest 
in 2001.&nbsp; John received the Anointed High Priest Degree and served as 
President of the Anointed High Priest of Utah.&nbsp; He completed 50 years of
 service to Royal Arch Masons in 2013.

He joined Ogden Council #3 Cryptic 
Masons in 1964, serving as Illustrious Master in 1975.&nbsp; John served as 
Most Illustrious Grand Master in 1997.&nbsp; He joined the Knights Templar of
 Utah in 1964, serving as Eminent Commander in 1979.&nbsp; John served as 
Right Eminent Grand Commander in 1995. He was elected a member of the 
Knights of the York Cross of Honor in 1980, serving as Prior of Utah 
Priory No. 47 in 1997.

John became a 32nd degree Scottish 
Rite Mason of the Valley of Salt Lake, Orient of Utah in 1970.&nbsp; He was 
invested a Knight Commander of the Court of Honor (KCCH) in 1993 and 
exalted to the rank of 33rd degree in 1999.&nbsp; John was a lifetime member 
of the Scottish Rite of Utah.

He joined the Royal Order of Scotland 
in 1971 in Billings, Montana and was a life member. John was also a life
 member of the Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priest Tabernacle Petra 
LXI.

John was awarded the DeMolay Legion of
 Honor in 1993.&nbsp; Designated an active member as he was a member of Dodge
 City DeMolay Chapter in the 1950's. John joined El Kalah Shrine in 
1966.&nbsp; He served as president of the Northern Utah Shrine Club in 1971 
and was a Charter Member of the El Kalah Shrine Clowns.&nbsp; He was a past 
member of Utah Court #49 Royal Order of Jesters.

He was a former member of the Order of
 the Eastern Star Chapter #11, Corinne and Camp Floyd York Rite College 
Jurisdiction of Utah.&nbsp; He was installed as a member of Bonneville 
Conclave of the Red Cross of Constantine, serving as Sovereign in 1996.&nbsp;
 He also served as Intendant General for the Division of Utah from 2009 
until 2014.&nbsp; He was accepted as a member of the National Sojourners 
Chapter #114 in Salt Lake City in 1994.&nbsp; John became a member of the 
Heroes of '76 in 1996.

A life-long interest in team sports 
motivated him to support/coach elementary age baseball and basketball 
teams that competed in the Roy City/Weber County recreation leagues.&nbsp; 
The Elwells' provided basketball uniforms that were used long after 
their involvement in the league.&nbsp; Since the rural area in which the 
Elwells' resided was incorporated in 1991, their residence is in West 
Haven.&nbsp; John served on the City Planning Commission from 1991 to1993.&nbsp; 
He was Chairman of the Commission for one and one-half terms.

John is survived by his wife, Mary Jo;
 son, Martin; grandson, Cody; sister, Sue (Mike) Reigel; and several 
nieces and nephews.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents and 
brothers, James and Glenn Elwell.

Masonic graveside service will be held
 at Fairview Cemetery, Montezuma on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at 2:00 PM.
 There is no visitation as cremation has taken place.&nbsp; In lieu of 
flowers, memorials are suggested to Shriner's Hospital for Children-1275
 E. Fairfax Rd-Salt Lake City, Utah 84103 or the Scottish Rite 
Foundation of Utah (RiteCare)-650 E. South Temple St.-Salt Lake City, 
Utah 84102. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book
 at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1647954096213.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>John Elwell was born in Scott City on 
March 3, 1936, the son of J.L. and Zilpha E. (Paschal) Elwell.&nbsp; Educated
 in public schools of Dodge City, he graduated from Dodge City Senior 
High School in 1954 and Dodge City Community College in 1956 with an 
Associate of Arts Degree.&nbsp; He received a BA degree in 1959 from the 
University of Wichita, now known as Wichita State University, with a 
chemistry major and minors in math and education.John was employed as an analytical 
chemist by Frontier Chemical Division of Vulcan Materials in Wichita 
from 1959 to 1962.&nbsp; He then accepted employment with Thiokol Chemical 
Corporation of Brigham City, Utah and remained there from 1962 to 1965, 
when he accepted Civil Service employment with the AF.LC at Hill AFB. 
John accepted an early retirement from the Air Logistics Command in 
1988.&nbsp; During his employment years, John developed three patents for the
 Air Force.He married Mary Jo Fry in Montezuma on
 March 1, 1959.&nbsp; The have one son, Martin "Marty" Elwell, who resides in
 Gray County and one grandson, Cody Aubrey Edward Elwell, who lives in 
Dodge City.&nbsp; John and Mary Jo have bred American Quarter Horses since 
1965. They belong to the American Quarter Horse Association, Utah 
Quarter Horse Association, National Cutting Horse Association, National 
Reining Horse Association, National Reined Cow Horse Association, and 
several of their affiliates in Utah and Idaho.&nbsp; John was past director 
of the Utah Quarter Horse Association and a pas President of the 
Intermountain Quarter Horse Association.&nbsp; John and Mary Jo were named to
 the Utah Quarter Horse Association "Hall of Fame" in 2003 for 
recognition of their loyal support.While in Utah, John and Mary Jo 
belonged to the Tremonton Community Methodist Church, the Community 
United Methodist Church in Washington Terrace, and currently the 
Clearfield Community Church.John was raised to the sublime degree 
of Master Mason in Albert Pike Lodge No 303 AF &amp; AM in Wichita in 
1961. He dimited to Corinne Lodge No. 5 in 1965, serving as Worshipful 
Master in 1968, 1973, 1989, 1999, and 2005.&nbsp; He was given a life 
membership in 1994.&nbsp; John was elected and installed Most Worshipful 
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge F &amp; AM of Utah on February 1, 1994.&nbsp;
 He was awarded the 50-year service pin in 2011.John was exalted a member of Logan 
Chapter #8, Royal Arch Masons in 1963.&nbsp; He served as Grand High Priest 
in 2001.&nbsp; John received the Anointed High Priest Degree and served as 
President of the Anointed High Priest of Utah.&nbsp; He completed 50 years of
 service to Royal Arch Masons in 2013.He joined Ogden Council #3 Cryptic 
Masons in 1964, serving as Illustrious Master in 1975.&nbsp; John served as 
Most Illustrious Grand Master in 1997.&nbsp; He joined the Knights Templar of
 Utah in 1964, serving as Eminent Commander in 1979.&nbsp; John served as 
Right Eminent Grand Commander in 1995. He was elected a member of the 
Knights of the York Cross of Honor in 1980, serving as Prior of Utah 
Priory No. 47 in 1997.John became a 32nd degree Scottish 
Rite Mason of the Valley of Salt Lake, Orient of Utah in 1970.&nbsp; He was 
invested a Knight Commander of the Court of Honor (KCCH) in 1993 and 
exalted to the rank of 33rd degree in 1999.&nbsp; John was a lifetime member 
of the Scottish Rite of Utah.He joined the Royal Order of Scotland 
in 1971 in Billings, Montana and was a life member. John was also a life
 member of the Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priest Tabernacle Petra 
LXI.John was awarded the DeMolay Legion of
 Honor in 1993.&nbsp; Designated an active member as he was a member of Dodge
 City DeMolay Chapter in the 1950's. John joined El Kalah Shrine in 
1966.&nbsp; He served as president of the Northern Utah Shrine Club in 1971 
and was a Charter Member of the El Kalah Shrine Clowns.&nbsp; He was a past 
member of Utah Court #49 Royal Order of Jesters.He was a former member of the Order of
 the Eastern Star Chapter #11, Corinne and Camp Floyd York Rite College 
Jurisdiction of Utah.&nbsp; He was installed as a member of Bonneville 
Conclave of the Red Cross of Constantine, serving as Sovereign in 1996.&nbsp;
 He also served as Intendant General for the Division of Utah from 2009 
until 2014.&nbsp; He was accepted as a member of the National Sojourners 
Chapter #114 in Salt Lake City in 1994.&nbsp; John became a member of the 
Heroes of '76 in 1996.A life-long interest in team sports 
motivated him to support/coach elementary age baseball and basketball 
teams that competed in the Roy City/Weber County recreation leagues.&nbsp; 
The Elwells' provided basketball uniforms that were used long after 
their involvement in the league.&nbsp; Since the rural area in which the 
Elwells' resided was incorporated in 1991, their residence is in West 
Haven.&nbsp; John served on the City Planning Commission from 1991 to1993.&nbsp; 
He was Chairman of the Commission for one and one-half terms.John is survived by his wife, Mary Jo;
 son, Martin; grandson, Cody; sister, Sue (Mike) Reigel; and several 
nieces and nephews.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents and 
brothers, James and Glenn Elwell.Masonic graveside service will be held
 at Fairview Cemetery, Montezuma on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at 2:00 PM.
 There is no visitation as cremation has taken place.&nbsp; In lieu of 
flowers, memorials are suggested to Shriner's Hospital for Children-1275
 E. Fairfax Rd-Salt Lake City, Utah 84103 or the Scottish Rite 
Foundation of Utah (RiteCare)-650 E. South Temple St.-Salt Lake City, 
Utah 84102. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book
 at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

John L. Elwell Jr.

Virginia “Jeanne” (Heath) Jasper, 82, died Sunday March 20, 2022, at 
Meade District Hospital in Meade, Kansas. She was born May 9, 1939, at 
the family home in Alamota, Kansas, the daughter of Ralph and Maude 
(McGeevy) Heath. 
She attended the Dighton School system and graduated in 1957. She 
attended Washburn University. On June 13, 1959, she married Larry V. 
Jasper in Dighton. She was a life long member of St. Theresa’s Catholic 
Church where she was involved in the Altar Society and D of I. She was a
 member of the TOPS club and the Red Hat Society. Virginia loved to 
travel whether it was to watch her grandchildren or great nieces and 
nephews in all of their activities or to see new sites. She was an 
extremely talented seamstress who enjoyed making many wedding dresses, 
Halloween costumes and altering many formals. Virginia enjoyed making 
dinner rolls, cinnamon rolls and bierocks. Her favorite activity was 
hosting family get togethers. 
Survivors include her Children- Brenda Jasper of Wichita, Kansas, David 
(Lisa) Jasper of Everest, Kansas, Mary Cay Avis of Meade, Kansas, and 
Frank Jasper of Dighton, Kansas, Grandchildren- Austin Jasper, Skyler 
(Rashelle Wade) Avis, Ross Jasper, Jessica Burke, Annie (Deanna Adams) 
Burke, and Evan (Hayden) Burke, Great-Grandchildren- Sophia Wade, Bryson
 Wade, and Evelyn Burke, Brother- John Heath, and Sister-in-Law- 
Charlene Heath. 
She was preceded in death by her Husband- Larry Jasper, Daughter- 
Barbara Jasper, Parents- Ralph and Maude Heath, Brothers: Raymond, 
Francis, Clarence and Tommy Heath and Sister- Mary Venters. 
Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 pm Thursday March 24, 2022, with 
Funeral Mass at 10:30 am Friday March 25, 2022, both at St. Theresa 
Catholic Church in Dighton, Kansas with Rev Don Bedore as Celebrant. 
Burial will follow in Dighton Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will take 
place Thursday March 24, 2022, from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 pm at Boomhower 
Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Theresa 
Catholic Church in care of Boomhower Funeral Home.  Condolences may be 
posted by visiting www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Virginia “Jeanne” (Heath) Jasper, 82, died Sunday March 20, 2022, at 
Meade District Hospital in Meade, Kansas. She was born May 9, 1939, at 
the family home in Alamota, Kansas, the daughter of Ralph and Maude 
(McGeevy) Heath. 
She attended the Dighton School system and graduated in 1957. She 
attended Washburn University. On June 13, 1959, she married Larry V. 
Jasper in Dighton. She was a life long member of St. Theresa’s Catholic 
Church where she was involved in the Altar Society and D of I. She was a
 member of the TOPS club and the Red Hat Society. Virginia loved to 
travel whether it was to watch her grandchildren or great nieces and 
nephews in all of their activities or to see new sites. She was an 
extremely talented seamstress who enjoyed making many wedding dresses, 
Halloween costumes and altering many formals. Virginia enjoyed making 
dinner rolls, cinnamon rolls and bierocks. Her favorite activity was 
hosting family get togethers. 
Survivors include her Children- Brenda Jasper of Wichita, Kansas, David 
(Lisa) Jasper of Everest, Kansas, Mary Cay Avis of Meade, Kansas, and 
Frank Jasper of Dighton, Kansas, Grandchildren- Austin Jasper, Skyler 
(Rashelle Wade) Avis, Ross Jasper, Jessica Burke, Annie (Deanna Adams) 
Burke, and Evan (Hayden) Burke, Great-Grandchildren- Sophia Wade, Bryson
 Wade, and Evelyn Burke, Brother- John Heath, and Sister-in-Law- 
Charlene Heath. 
She was preceded in death by her Husband- Larry Jasper, Daughter- 
Barbara Jasper, Parents- Ralph and Maude Heath, Brothers: Raymond, 
Francis, Clarence and Tommy Heath and Sister- Mary Venters. 
Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 pm Thursday March 24, 2022, with 
Funeral Mass at 10:30 am Friday March 25, 2022, both at St. Theresa 
Catholic Church in Dighton, Kansas with Rev Don Bedore as Celebrant. 
Burial will follow in Dighton Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will take 
place Thursday March 24, 2022, from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 pm at Boomhower 
Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Theresa 
Catholic Church in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. Condolences may be 
posted by visiting www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Virginia Jasper

Opal Marlene Eichman Sonday, 80, passed away March 20, 2022, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington.

She was born June 24, 1941, in Hodgeman County, the daughter of Wallie O. and Grace Lilly Demoret.

A lifetime area resident, she was an X-Ray Technician and an EMT. 
After retiring as an X-Ray Technician in 2006, she continued working at 
Bramley Place. She was a member of United Presbyterian Church, Moose 
Lodge, Genealogy Society, Red Hat Ladies, and Kansas Society of 
Radiologic Technicians. She was an amazing mother and a caregiver all 
her life.

On January 17, 1957, she married Kenneth Leroy Eichman; they later divorced.

On March 19, 2005, she married LeRoy Sonday at Jetmore; he preceded her in death on July 25, 2006.

Survivors include: two daughters, Kenda Leigh (Delane Lampe) Mariche 
and Corrine Marie (Manuel) Torrez,&nbsp; both of Jetmore; son, Kevin Delane 
Eichman, Dodge City; three step sons, Billy (Cheri) Sonday, Dodge City, 
Bruce&nbsp; Sonday, Ensign, Brian (Stephanie) Sonday, Cimarron; seventeen 
grandchildren, LaReina, Kasey, Lindsey, Kiley, Shea, Chase, Tre’, 
D’Layna, Britton, Bryce, Kolby, Colton, Cameron, Clara, Caitlyn, 
Crimson, Cade; and nineteen great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband; one sister, 
Isabel Pottroff; five brothers, Winifred Demoret, Harold Demoret, 
Clarence Demoret, Harry Cohoon and Vernon Cohoon; and one granddaughter,
 Anisa Suzanne Torrez.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022, at United
 Presbyterian Church, Jetmore, with Reverend Mark Durham presiding. 
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at 
Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery, 
Jetmore.

Memorials may be given to United Presbyterian Church or Hodgeman 
County Health Center in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, PO Box 663, 
Jetmore, Kansas 67854.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Opal Marlene Eichman Sonday, 80, passed away March 20, 2022, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington.She was born June 24, 1941, in Hodgeman County, the daughter of Wallie O. and Grace Lilly Demoret.A lifetime area resident, she was an X-Ray Technician and an EMT. 
After retiring as an X-Ray Technician in 2006, she continued working at 
Bramley Place. She was a member of United Presbyterian Church, Moose 
Lodge, Genealogy Society, Red Hat Ladies, and Kansas Society of 
Radiologic Technicians. She was an amazing mother and a caregiver all 
her life.On January 17, 1957, she married Kenneth Leroy Eichman; they later divorced.On March 19, 2005, she married LeRoy Sonday at Jetmore; he preceded her in death on July 25, 2006.Survivors include: two daughters, Kenda Leigh (Delane Lampe) Mariche 
and Corrine Marie (Manuel) Torrez,&nbsp; both of Jetmore; son, Kevin Delane 
Eichman, Dodge City; three step sons, Billy (Cheri) Sonday, Dodge City, 
Bruce&nbsp; Sonday, Ensign, Brian (Stephanie) Sonday, Cimarron; seventeen 
grandchildren, LaReina, Kasey, Lindsey, Kiley, Shea, Chase, Tre’, 
D’Layna, Britton, Bryce, Kolby, Colton, Cameron, Clara, Caitlyn, 
Crimson, Cade; and nineteen great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband; one sister, 
Isabel Pottroff; five brothers, Winifred Demoret, Harold Demoret, 
Clarence Demoret, Harry Cohoon and Vernon Cohoon; and one granddaughter,
 Anisa Suzanne Torrez.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022, at United
 Presbyterian Church, Jetmore, with Reverend Mark Durham presiding. 
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at 
Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery, 
Jetmore.Memorials may be given to United Presbyterian Church or Hodgeman 
County Health Center in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, PO Box 663, 
Jetmore, Kansas 67854.

Opal Marlene Eichman Sonday

November 28, 1965 ~ March 20, 2022

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

November 28, 1965 ~ March 20, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

Curtis E. Blythe

Prairie View resident Tom Van Diest passed away March 19, 2022, at his home in Prairie View at the age of 89.&nbsp;

Survivors include his son Mike and his daughter Krista of Prairie View, 3 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.&nbsp;

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 24, at 2:00 p.m. in the Prairie View Reformed Church with Pastors Lew Van Der Wege &amp; Jay Brandon officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Prairie View Cemetery.&nbsp;

Visitation will be from 9:00 to 9:00 Tuesday &amp; Wednesday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:00 Wednesday evening.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions may be made to the Prairie View Reformed Church, the Prairie View Community Center or Hospice Services. &nbsp;

Online condolences:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.olliffboeve.com/">www.olliffboeve.com</a>.&nbsp;

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Prairie View resident Tom Van Diest passed away March 19, 2022, at his home in Prairie View at the age of 89.&nbsp;Survivors include his son Mike and his daughter Krista of Prairie View, 3 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.&nbsp;Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 24, at 2:00 p.m. in the Prairie View Reformed Church with Pastors Lew Van Der Wege &amp; Jay Brandon officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Prairie View Cemetery.&nbsp;Visitation will be from 9:00 to 9:00 Tuesday &amp; Wednesday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:00 Wednesday evening.&nbsp;Memorial contributions may be made to the Prairie View Reformed Church, the Prairie View Community Center or Hospice Services. &nbsp;Online condolences:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.olliffboeve.com/">www.olliffboeve.com</a>.&nbsp;Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

Tom Van Diest

Tuesday, December 6th, 1932-Sunday, March 20th, 2022

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/celene-dunker/4882743/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Tuesday, December 6th, 1932-Sunday, March 20th, 2022An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/celene-dunker/4882743/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Celene Esther Dunker (Huss)

Christopher Colin Brassfield Jr. of Livingston, Montana went to be with
 the Lord on March 8, 2022. Christopher Jr. was born to Christopher Sr. 
and Mary (Delameter) Brassfield on May 17, 1929 in Hoxie-Studley, 
Kansas.

Christopher is survived by his daughter, Charise Donna Baker 
(Joseph), two grandchildren, Christopher (Desiree) and Amy (Stephen), 
and five great-grandchildren (Amanda, Dylan, Alissa, Emily, and Donna). 
He is also survived by two siblings, Velma Smith and Irl Brassfield. He 
is predeceased by his siblings Christina Burkenbine, Henry Clay 
Brassfield, Elmer Brassfield, Dora Kiser, Nancy Rill, Winn Brassfield, 
Dr. Paul Brassfield, Rose McCall, and Jane Zahn.
 Christopher was raised on the Brassfield family farm in Kansas. He 
enlisted in the Army in 1951 and fought in the Korean War where he 
received a Purple Heart award for his heroic actions. He was an avid 
outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and traveling. He also loved to 
spend time with his family and to be at his home in Montana.&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Christopher-Brassfield-Jr?obId=24284712#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Christopher Colin Brassfield Jr. of Livingston, Montana went to be with
 the Lord on March 8, 2022. Christopher Jr. was born to Christopher Sr. 
and Mary (Delameter) Brassfield on May 17, 1929 in Hoxie-Studley, 
Kansas.Christopher is survived by his daughter, Charise Donna Baker 
(Joseph), two grandchildren, Christopher (Desiree) and Amy (Stephen), 
and five great-grandchildren (Amanda, Dylan, Alissa, Emily, and Donna). 
He is also survived by two siblings, Velma Smith and Irl Brassfield. He 
is predeceased by his siblings Christina Burkenbine, Henry Clay 
Brassfield, Elmer Brassfield, Dora Kiser, Nancy Rill, Winn Brassfield, 
Dr. Paul Brassfield, Rose McCall, and Jane Zahn.
 Christopher was raised on the Brassfield family farm in Kansas. He 
enlisted in the Army in 1951 and fought in the Korean War where he 
received a Purple Heart award for his heroic actions. He was an avid 
outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and traveling. He also loved to 
spend time with his family and to be at his home in Montana.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Christopher-Brassfield-Jr?obId=24284712#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Christopher Colin Brassfield Jr.

Allaire Thomas Homburg was born on November 7th,&nbsp;1944,&nbsp;in a rock house a half a mile north of St. John’s Lutheran Church and passed March 16th,&nbsp;2022&nbsp;at Sheridan County Medical Center. His father August was the first child born in this rock house and Allaire was the last. He was baptized December 3rd,&nbsp;1944,&nbsp;in St. John’s Lutheran church in Ellis, KS. He was confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis, KS on May 25th, 1958.&nbsp;

He graduated from Ellis High School in 1962 and attended Bethany College from 1962-64. He then attended Fort Hays State University from 1964-1967 where he graduated with a Bachelor’s in Music Education. He met the love of his life, Arla Kay (Michaelis), when she auditioned for church organist at Trinity Lutheran Church, where he was choir director. They were married August 19th, 1967,&nbsp;at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. The love of music remained constant throughout their 54 years of marriage.&nbsp;

Allaire worked in education, mentoring future educators and administrators for a majority of his career.&nbsp; Allaire was the music teacher at Natoma High School from 1967-71. In 1971, Allaire and Arla had their first son, Aaron Trent. After teaching in Natoma, Allaire served as Graduate Assistant under Bill Robinson at Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; He received his&nbsp;master’s&nbsp;degree in educational administration from FHSU. Allaire then served as the High School Principal in Quinter, KS from 1972-77. At that time, he was the youngest principal in the state of Kansas.&nbsp; In 1974, they welcomed their second son, Andrew Heath. From 1977-87, Allaire managed the Wallace County Farm Bureau Insurance Agency. Allaire and Arla commuted to teach music and the Sunflower Singers at Colby Community College in 1987-88.&nbsp; After CCC, he served as the Weskan K-12 Principal and Superintendent from 1988-94.&nbsp;

In 1994, Allaire and Arla moved back to Quinter where he served as the Superintendent until he retired in 2009. They then moved to Stockton where he was the Superintendent until 2016. Allaire served as the Interim Superintendent in both Cheylin/Bird City and Osborne KS. Allaire and Arla served as music teachers in Cheylin/Bird City and were presently serving in Smith Center.

Throughout his career, Allaire received many accolades and was part of many professional organizations. He was especially proud of being on the board of directors for the Western Plains Arts Association (WPAA) and serving on the KSHSAA Hall of Fame selection committee. ⁰⁹. He also served at many churches, for school boards, and acted in community theatre.

Allaire’s life was defined by his family, his faith, and his music. He was a supporter of every kid, of every program, in every district he served.&nbsp; He loved to hunt, cheer for his Denver Broncos (and occasionally the Chiefs) and&nbsp;watch Jeopardy in the afternoons. He read voraciously, especially current events and western novels.&nbsp; He loved horses, raising them for a time and collected lots of memorabilia. He loved attending all of his children and grandchildren’s&nbsp;activities and&nbsp;enjoyed traveling the&nbsp;Midwest&nbsp;to watch his&nbsp;Labrador&nbsp;retrievers compete in AKC field trials. He loved singing with his brothers, sons, and grandchildren at their churches whenever it was possible.&nbsp; He was an excellent storyteller, and never knew a stranger.&nbsp;

Allaire was preceded in death by his father August, mother Elsie, and siblings Harold, Betty, Art, August, and&nbsp;Al;&nbsp;sisters-in-law Bert, Billy, and Edna. He is survived by his wife Arla, his son&nbsp;Aaron and wife Nichol (Dreiling), their children KaiLee (Connor Medlen), August, Joseph (Peyton Brown), and Terran, one great-grandchild Emma, and two great grandchildren expected later this year; his son Andrew and wife Tara (Higgins), and their children Brogan, Rowen, and Rylin; and a step-sister Kay (Peter Enna); a mother-in-law Frances (Wiedeman) Michaelis; a brother-in-law Tye Michaelis wife Lisa (Broughton); sisters-in-law Marilyn (Gallatin) and Cindy (Kocher); and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Monday, March 21, 2022, at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, WaKeeney with Rev. Mark Willis officiating.

Memorials can be made in care of the Allaire T. Homburg Scholarship Fund for Aspiring Educators, to help future teachers in the communities they so loved and served. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th St. WaKeeney, Kansas, 67672.

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

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 </figure>Allaire Thomas Homburg was born on November 7th,&nbsp;1944,&nbsp;in a rock house a half a mile north of St. John’s Lutheran Church and passed March 16th,&nbsp;2022&nbsp;at Sheridan County Medical Center. His father August was the first child born in this rock house and Allaire was the last. He was baptized December 3rd,&nbsp;1944,&nbsp;in St. John’s Lutheran church in Ellis, KS. He was confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis, KS on May 25th, 1958.&nbsp;He graduated from Ellis High School in 1962 and attended Bethany College from 1962-64. He then attended Fort Hays State University from 1964-1967 where he graduated with a Bachelor’s in Music Education. He met the love of his life, Arla Kay (Michaelis), when she auditioned for church organist at Trinity Lutheran Church, where he was choir director. They were married August 19th, 1967,&nbsp;at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. The love of music remained constant throughout their 54 years of marriage.&nbsp;Allaire worked in education, mentoring future educators and administrators for a majority of his career.&nbsp; Allaire was the music teacher at Natoma High School from 1967-71. In 1971, Allaire and Arla had their first son, Aaron Trent. After teaching in Natoma, Allaire served as Graduate Assistant under Bill Robinson at Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; He received his&nbsp;master’s&nbsp;degree in educational administration from FHSU. Allaire then served as the High School Principal in Quinter, KS from 1972-77. At that time, he was the youngest principal in the state of Kansas.&nbsp; In 1974, they welcomed their second son, Andrew Heath. From 1977-87, Allaire managed the Wallace County Farm Bureau Insurance Agency. Allaire and Arla commuted to teach music and the Sunflower Singers at Colby Community College in 1987-88.&nbsp; After CCC, he served as the Weskan K-12 Principal and Superintendent from 1988-94.&nbsp;In 1994, Allaire and Arla moved back to Quinter where he served as the Superintendent until he retired in 2009. They then moved to Stockton where he was the Superintendent until 2016. Allaire served as the Interim Superintendent in both Cheylin/Bird City and Osborne KS. Allaire and Arla served as music teachers in Cheylin/Bird City and were presently serving in Smith Center.Throughout his career, Allaire received many accolades and was part of many professional organizations. He was especially proud of being on the board of directors for the Western Plains Arts Association (WPAA) and serving on the KSHSAA Hall of Fame selection committee. ⁰⁹. He also served at many churches, for school boards, and acted in community theatre.Allaire’s life was defined by his family, his faith, and his music. He was a supporter of every kid, of every program, in every district he served.&nbsp; He loved to hunt, cheer for his Denver Broncos (and occasionally the Chiefs) and&nbsp;watch Jeopardy in the afternoons. He read voraciously, especially current events and western novels.&nbsp; He loved horses, raising them for a time and collected lots of memorabilia. He loved attending all of his children and grandchildren’s&nbsp;activities and&nbsp;enjoyed traveling the&nbsp;Midwest&nbsp;to watch his&nbsp;Labrador&nbsp;retrievers compete in AKC field trials. He loved singing with his brothers, sons, and grandchildren at their churches whenever it was possible.&nbsp; He was an excellent storyteller, and never knew a stranger.&nbsp;Allaire was preceded in death by his father August, mother Elsie, and siblings Harold, Betty, Art, August, and&nbsp;Al;&nbsp;sisters-in-law Bert, Billy, and Edna. He is survived by his wife Arla, his son&nbsp;Aaron and wife Nichol (Dreiling), their children KaiLee (Connor Medlen), August, Joseph (Peyton Brown), and Terran, one great-grandchild Emma, and two great grandchildren expected later this year; his son Andrew and wife Tara (Higgins), and their children Brogan, Rowen, and Rylin; and a step-sister Kay (Peter Enna); a mother-in-law Frances (Wiedeman) Michaelis; a brother-in-law Tye Michaelis wife Lisa (Broughton); sisters-in-law Marilyn (Gallatin) and Cindy (Kocher); and many nieces, nephews, and friends.Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Monday, March 21, 2022, at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, WaKeeney with Rev. Mark Willis officiating.Memorials can be made in care of the Allaire T. Homburg Scholarship Fund for Aspiring Educators, to help future teachers in the communities they so loved and served. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th St. WaKeeney, Kansas, 67672.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

Allaire Thomas Homburg

Karen M. Lewis, 77, passed away March 18, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS.

She was born March 27, 1944, in Great Bend, KS. the daughter of W.M. 
Leroy (Roy) and Dorothy Rose Salmans Mead. A lifetime area resident, she 
was a Paraprofessional at Fort Larned USD 495.

She was a member of the Larned United Methodist Church; was a 
graduate from Belpre Highschool and later attended Fort Hays State 
University, Barton County Community College and Neldines Beauty School.

On Aug 19, 1956, in Great Bend, KS, she married Richard L. Lewis. He passed away February 13, 2003

Survivors include: One daughter, Carla (Austin) Battin, Larned, two step- grandchildren and seven step-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Leon Mead.

Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Beckwith Mortuary 
Chapel, Larned with Robert Sallee presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 
a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be
 in the Larned Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Larned United Methodist Church or Pawnee 
County Humane Society both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, 
Larned, KS. 67550. Condolences may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Karen M. Lewis, 77, passed away March 18, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS.She was born March 27, 1944, in Great Bend, KS. the daughter of W.M. 
Leroy (Roy) and Dorothy Rose Salmans Mead. A lifetime area resident, she 
was a Paraprofessional at Fort Larned USD 495.She was a member of the Larned United Methodist Church; was a 
graduate from Belpre Highschool and later attended Fort Hays State 
University, Barton County Community College and Neldines Beauty School.On Aug 19, 1956, in Great Bend, KS, she married Richard L. Lewis. He passed away February 13, 2003Survivors include: One daughter, Carla (Austin) Battin, Larned, two step- grandchildren and seven step-great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by one brother, Leon Mead.Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Beckwith Mortuary 
Chapel, Larned with Robert Sallee presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 
a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be
 in the Larned Cemetery.Memorials may be given to Larned United Methodist Church or Pawnee 
County Humane Society both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, 
Larned, KS. 67550. Condolences may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Karen M. Lewis

Saturday, July 29th, 1944-Thursday, March 17th, 2022

AN obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/jerry-baalmann/4881779/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Saturday, July 29th, 1944-Thursday, March 17th, 2022AN obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/jerry-baalmann/4881779/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Jerry Lee Baalmann

Nicholas Patrick Schroeder, 89, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away on March
 18, 2022, peacefully at his home. Nick ,“Pat,” was born in Rawlins 
County, KS, on June 26, 1932. He graduated from Atwood Community High 
School in 1950. Then entered the United States Coast Guard serving until
 1953. Upon an honorable discharge he attended Kansas State University 
and received a Bachelor of Science.

He married Judy Cooper on June 6, 1959; they were married 62 years. 
He worked as a Vocational Ag teacher in Red Cloud NE, Holbrook NE, and 
Gordon NE where he started the wrestling program; and was a Farmers Home
 Association officer in Grand Island NE, Lexington NE, and McCook NE. He
 taught Vo-Ag at Palco for six months to gain KS residency.&nbsp; In 1966 he 
decided to fulfill his lifetime dream to become a veterinarian and was 
accepted into KSU Veterinary School receiving his degree in 1970. He 
practiced Veterinary Medicine in Liberal KS for two years. In 1972 he 
returned to KSU to teach large and small animal medical surgery and 
received a master’s degree in surgical medicine in 1974. After 
practicing in Marysville, KS, he left to open his own practice in 
Rawlins WY where he started the Rawlins Veterinary Clinic. &nbsp;In 1995 he 
retired and moved to WaKeeney KS where he raised Red Angus cattle.

Nick is survived by his wife Judy, children Tom Schroeder (Darla) of 
Texhoma, OK, Joel Schroeder of Thoreau NM, Sarah Albright (Jeff) of 
Tavares FL, Rebecca Clemence (Stephen “Stage”) of Laramie WY, and 
grandchildren Payton Schroeder, Kyanne Schroeder, Sheridan Schroeder, 
Jackson Schroeder, Tyler Albright, Paul Gonzales, Hope Gonzales, Deja 
Gonzales; Brothers Fulgence (Rita), Gerald Schroeder (Mary Lou), Dan 
(Janet), and Sister Joan Harvey.

He was proceeded in death by parents Margaret (Arendt) and Charles 
Schroeder, grandson Elias Gonzales, Brothers John, Anthony Leon, Charles
 Martel, Sisters Delores Orten, Barbara Mindrup, Rose Winkler.

Visitation will be Tuesday March 22nd from 5pm-7pm. Vigil beginning at 6pm followed by the Rosary at Schmitt Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:30AM Wednesday, March 23rd, at Christ the King Catholic Church in WaKeeney.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery at WaKeeney.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Christ the 
King Catholic Church or Catholic Charities of Salina KS.&nbsp; Donations may 
be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

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 </figure>Nicholas Patrick Schroeder, 89, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away on March
 18, 2022, peacefully at his home. Nick ,“Pat,” was born in Rawlins 
County, KS, on June 26, 1932. He graduated from Atwood Community High 
School in 1950. Then entered the United States Coast Guard serving until
 1953. Upon an honorable discharge he attended Kansas State University 
and received a Bachelor of Science.He married Judy Cooper on June 6, 1959; they were married 62 years. 
He worked as a Vocational Ag teacher in Red Cloud NE, Holbrook NE, and 
Gordon NE where he started the wrestling program; and was a Farmers Home
 Association officer in Grand Island NE, Lexington NE, and McCook NE. He
 taught Vo-Ag at Palco for six months to gain KS residency.&nbsp; In 1966 he 
decided to fulfill his lifetime dream to become a veterinarian and was 
accepted into KSU Veterinary School receiving his degree in 1970. He 
practiced Veterinary Medicine in Liberal KS for two years. In 1972 he 
returned to KSU to teach large and small animal medical surgery and 
received a master’s degree in surgical medicine in 1974. After 
practicing in Marysville, KS, he left to open his own practice in 
Rawlins WY where he started the Rawlins Veterinary Clinic. &nbsp;In 1995 he 
retired and moved to WaKeeney KS where he raised Red Angus cattle.Nick is survived by his wife Judy, children Tom Schroeder (Darla) of 
Texhoma, OK, Joel Schroeder of Thoreau NM, Sarah Albright (Jeff) of 
Tavares FL, Rebecca Clemence (Stephen “Stage”) of Laramie WY, and 
grandchildren Payton Schroeder, Kyanne Schroeder, Sheridan Schroeder, 
Jackson Schroeder, Tyler Albright, Paul Gonzales, Hope Gonzales, Deja 
Gonzales; Brothers Fulgence (Rita), Gerald Schroeder (Mary Lou), Dan 
(Janet), and Sister Joan Harvey.He was proceeded in death by parents Margaret (Arendt) and Charles 
Schroeder, grandson Elias Gonzales, Brothers John, Anthony Leon, Charles
 Martel, Sisters Delores Orten, Barbara Mindrup, Rose Winkler.Visitation will be Tuesday March 22nd from 5pm-7pm. Vigil beginning at 6pm followed by the Rosary at Schmitt Funeral Home.Funeral Service will be held at 10:30AM Wednesday, March 23rd, at Christ the King Catholic Church in WaKeeney.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery at WaKeeney.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Christ the 
King Catholic Church or Catholic Charities of Salina KS.&nbsp; Donations may 
be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Nicholas Patrick Schroeder

James was born on April 24, 1948 on his parents’ farm southwest of Lucas, KS.
 He completed Kindergarten through 8th grade at the proverbial 
country one room school house located not far from their farm. High 
School they bused them to the “city high school” in Lucas. James never 
really liked the educational part of school, but he enjoyed the social 
aspect and football. He got his nose broken in high school playing 
football.
 How did he get the nickname Shake? He bought and installed a CB 
radio in the brand new Chevy Nova in the early 70’s. His CB name was 
Shake. Well, it just kind of stuck. He probably preferred it to being 
called Junior but he wouldn’t tell you that. He was never much of a 
complainer.
 After High School he continued sports by bowling leagues, rumors of 
300 pts. He played Men’s softball and even was on a pool/billiards 
league at one time. He was supportive of the local school sports 
attending most home games and contributing to the booster club.
 James joined the Lucas Volunteer Fire Department in 1967 and proudly
 served until 2017. For this service he was honored in 2018. Some 
would say he told them “I’ve been fighting fires since before you were 
born!” Just one of his many ways of giving back to his community.
 James started working for the City of Lucas on April 1, 1975. He 
continued working for the City up until his retirement in December 2015.
 He also trained his replacement so “they would know the right way to 
do that job.” He was honored for his years of service on April 1, 2015,
 and was given an award and a key to the city, it is called James 
“Shake” Rezabek day.
 If there was a joke to be told or a prank to be pulled you would be 
sure to find Shake involved in the thick of it. Shenanigans should have
 been his middle name. There are way too many stories to tell. James 
liked being part of his family historians. He has books and pictures 
and newspaper articles showing his family living in and being a part of 
the start of Lucas and the surrounding areas.
 James was a hunter, even coon hunting. Duck, pheasant, quail, geese
 and deer’s were told to be on the lookout for Shake. He enjoyed 
fishing; he had one or two good fish stories, mostly about the ones that
 got away. He brought home a very good catch almost every time he went 
out. He claimed it was because he talked nice to the fish. James was 
proud and cared for his garden. Reaching a little under a half acre, he 
fed more than just himself from it. Vegetables flourished there for 
many years.
 Preceded in death by his beloved parents James and Jacqueline 
“Joyce” (Libal) Rezabek and his big sister, Judith (Rezabek) Hall. He 
is survived by his brother, Richard Rezabek. Also his niece Deanna 
(Hall) Marchal, nephew Alvin (Barb) Hall, niece, Veronica Hall and 
nephew, Steven Rezabek and numerous great nieces and nephews, a 
multitude of cousins and the friends he considered family.
 His body may have failed but his soul will live on. He was a kind 
man, the kind that would give you the shirt off his back if you needed 
it. He was never intentionally mean to another person and we all could 
use that as an example. He loved other people, his family and animals, 
his pet squirrel will miss the feeding that they got from him. The Dr 
said he had cheated death for a couple of years and this was his time to
 go.&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Richard-Shake-Rezabek-Jr.?obId=24335467#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>James was born on April 24, 1948 on his parents’ farm southwest of Lucas, KS.
 He completed Kindergarten through 8th grade at the proverbial 
country one room school house located not far from their farm. High 
School they bused them to the “city high school” in Lucas. James never 
really liked the educational part of school, but he enjoyed the social 
aspect and football. He got his nose broken in high school playing 
football.
 How did he get the nickname Shake? He bought and installed a CB 
radio in the brand new Chevy Nova in the early 70’s. His CB name was 
Shake. Well, it just kind of stuck. He probably preferred it to being 
called Junior but he wouldn’t tell you that. He was never much of a 
complainer.
 After High School he continued sports by bowling leagues, rumors of 
300 pts. He played Men’s softball and even was on a pool/billiards 
league at one time. He was supportive of the local school sports 
attending most home games and contributing to the booster club.
 James joined the Lucas Volunteer Fire Department in 1967 and proudly
 served until 2017. For this service he was honored in 2018. Some 
would say he told them “I’ve been fighting fires since before you were 
born!” Just one of his many ways of giving back to his community.
 James started working for the City of Lucas on April 1, 1975. He 
continued working for the City up until his retirement in December 2015.
 He also trained his replacement so “they would know the right way to 
do that job.” He was honored for his years of service on April 1, 2015,
 and was given an award and a key to the city, it is called James 
“Shake” Rezabek day.
 If there was a joke to be told or a prank to be pulled you would be 
sure to find Shake involved in the thick of it. Shenanigans should have
 been his middle name. There are way too many stories to tell. James 
liked being part of his family historians. He has books and pictures 
and newspaper articles showing his family living in and being a part of 
the start of Lucas and the surrounding areas.
 James was a hunter, even coon hunting. Duck, pheasant, quail, geese
 and deer’s were told to be on the lookout for Shake. He enjoyed 
fishing; he had one or two good fish stories, mostly about the ones that
 got away. He brought home a very good catch almost every time he went 
out. He claimed it was because he talked nice to the fish. James was 
proud and cared for his garden. Reaching a little under a half acre, he 
fed more than just himself from it. Vegetables flourished there for 
many years.
 Preceded in death by his beloved parents James and Jacqueline 
“Joyce” (Libal) Rezabek and his big sister, Judith (Rezabek) Hall. He 
is survived by his brother, Richard Rezabek. Also his niece Deanna 
(Hall) Marchal, nephew Alvin (Barb) Hall, niece, Veronica Hall and 
nephew, Steven Rezabek and numerous great nieces and nephews, a 
multitude of cousins and the friends he considered family.
 His body may have failed but his soul will live on. He was a kind 
man, the kind that would give you the shirt off his back if you needed 
it. He was never intentionally mean to another person and we all could 
use that as an example. He loved other people, his family and animals, 
his pet squirrel will miss the feeding that they got from him. The Dr 
said he had cheated death for a couple of years and this was his time to
 go.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Richard-Shake-Rezabek-Jr.?obId=24335467#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

James 'Shake' Rezabek Jr.

Darryl E. Smika, age 88, of Hays passed
 away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the Russell Regional Hospital.&nbsp; 

Services are pending and will be announced by Brock's~Keithley
 Funeral Chapel and Crematory.

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

Darryl E. Smika, age 88, of Hays passed
 away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the Russell Regional Hospital.&nbsp; Services are pending and will be announced by Brock's~Keithley
 Funeral Chapel and Crematory.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Darryl E. Smika

Derek Favinger passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Utah. 

 Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

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 </figure>Derek Favinger passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Utah. Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Derek Favinger 

Dale Ward Bateman, age 84, of Guthrie, Oklahoma passed away Saturday,
 March 19, 2022, at Decatur County Hospital in Oberlin, Kansas.&nbsp;

Dale was born April 16, 1937, to Charles&nbsp; and Orva (Elliott) Bateman 
in Edson, Kansas.&nbsp; He grew up in Edson and attended the Edson 
Consolidated School and graduated with the class of 1956.&nbsp; &nbsp;He married 
Gloria Snyder on May 18, 1963, in Colby, to this union Denis and Pamela.&nbsp;
 Later he married Nelda Wheeler on September 28, 1986, in Hinton, 
Oklahoma.&nbsp;

Dale began working in tire shops in Colby, he also farmed and drove a
 truck.&nbsp; When he moved to Oklahoma he worked at a tire shop in Hinton, 
Oklahoma where he met his wife Nelda.&nbsp;&nbsp;

For many years he drove for US Express in Bowie, Texas, he was proud 
of his accomplishment that he had driven in 49 states of the United 
States, except Hawaii.&nbsp;Dale attended the Cowboy Church in Bowie, Texas, 
he loved the guitar music and hymns.&nbsp; After his retirement he was a park
 host while living in Bowie and lived on the lake, which was perfect for
 his love of fishing and visiting with the many campers.&nbsp; Recently due 
to health issues he has been living with his sister Retta in Norcatur.&nbsp;

Dale is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Orva; brothers, James and John; and sister, Ruby Phifer.&nbsp;

He is survived by his wife, Nelda of Guthrie, OK; son, Denis of 
Pocatello, ID; daughter, Pamela Harmon of Post Falls, ID; step-son, Paul
 Ferguson of Guthrie, OK; sister, Retta Hare of Norcatur, KS; 4 
grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren and many more family members and 
friends.&nbsp;

Memorial service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials may be 
designated to Dale Bateman Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of 
Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, Kansas 67735. For 
information and online condolences visit www.batemanfuneral.com

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 </figure>Dale Ward Bateman, age 84, of Guthrie, Oklahoma passed away Saturday,
 March 19, 2022, at Decatur County Hospital in Oberlin, Kansas.&nbsp;Dale was born April 16, 1937, to Charles&nbsp; and Orva (Elliott) Bateman 
in Edson, Kansas.&nbsp; He grew up in Edson and attended the Edson 
Consolidated School and graduated with the class of 1956.&nbsp; &nbsp;He married 
Gloria Snyder on May 18, 1963, in Colby, to this union Denis and Pamela.&nbsp;
 Later he married Nelda Wheeler on September 28, 1986, in Hinton, 
Oklahoma.&nbsp;Dale began working in tire shops in Colby, he also farmed and drove a
 truck.&nbsp; When he moved to Oklahoma he worked at a tire shop in Hinton, 
Oklahoma where he met his wife Nelda.&nbsp;&nbsp;For many years he drove for US Express in Bowie, Texas, he was proud 
of his accomplishment that he had driven in 49 states of the United 
States, except Hawaii.&nbsp;Dale attended the Cowboy Church in Bowie, Texas, 
he loved the guitar music and hymns.&nbsp; After his retirement he was a park
 host while living in Bowie and lived on the lake, which was perfect for
 his love of fishing and visiting with the many campers.&nbsp; Recently due 
to health issues he has been living with his sister Retta in Norcatur.&nbsp;Dale is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Orva; brothers, James and John; and sister, Ruby Phifer.&nbsp;He is survived by his wife, Nelda of Guthrie, OK; son, Denis of 
Pocatello, ID; daughter, Pamela Harmon of Post Falls, ID; step-son, Paul
 Ferguson of Guthrie, OK; sister, Retta Hare of Norcatur, KS; 4 
grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren and many more family members and 
friends.&nbsp;Memorial service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials may be 
designated to Dale Bateman Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of 
Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, Kansas 67735. For 
information and online condolences visit www.batemanfuneral.com

Dale Ward Bateman

Michael “Mike” Dean Simon, 71, passed away on March 17, 2022, at Hays 
Medical Center in Hays, Kansas, surrounded by his life long best friends 
and loved ones. He was born on December 27, 1950, to James and Lola 
(Nichols) Simon in Wichita, Kansas. Mike was united in marriage to 
Marilyn (Ostrom) Simon on April 16, 1982, in Hays, Kansas. The couple 
was blessed with one son, Chad.
 Mike grew up in Rooks County, Kansas, and graduated from Palco High 
School in 1969. He went to work for Schult Manufacturing for a short 
stent before going to work as a station manager for Coffeyville 
Resources which was formally Farmland Resources, for 37 years before his
 retirement. He was a proud member of the NRA, Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church, and St. Anne’s Catholic Church.
 Mike was very handy and could build, forge, or weld anything he 
could look at a picture of. Mike moved into a late 1800’s schoolhouse 
and turned it into the home he would raise his family and build over 60 
years of memories. He lived in that home up until his earthly departure.
 Mike was a man that was known by many and loved by all. You could 
guarantee he would greet you with his well-known belly laugh and a 
rather rough back-pat. There wasn’t a whole lot more that could make 
Mike happier than when he and his best friends would get together for a 
cold beer, story time, and maybe even trouble; or time at the lake when 
he was camping with Chad and Aimee, fishing with his faithful dog, 
Milley; or when Aimee’s girlfriends would come over for pool parties.
 We find comfort that Mike was a man of God and of great love. He 
lived by example that each day is a blessing, and we need to find joy in
 every moment we get with the ones we love. We will see our father, 
brother, friend, and follower of Christ again, and with his famous 
greeting - a belly laugh and a good, rough, back-pat.
 Mike is survived by his mother, Lola Simon of Plainville, KS; son, 
Chad Simon (Aimee Gardanier) of Plainville, KS; sister, Jolene (Rod) 
McElroy of Ohio, Stanley (Maria) Simon of Plainville, KS; mother-in-law,
 Charlotte Ostrom; and a grand-pup, Piper Jo.
 He is preceded in death by his father, James Simon; wife, Marilyn Simon; and father-in-law, Delbert Ostrom.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 25, 2022, 
at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville, KS at 10:30AM. 
Visitation will be on Thursday from 2PM until 8PM with a Vigil Service 
and Rosary at 7PM at the funeral home. Family will be receiving friends 
from 6PM until 8Pm.
 Memorials are suggested to Hays Hospice or Friends of Webster State 
Park and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 
2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Michael “Mike” Dean Simon, 71, passed away on March 17, 2022, at Hays 
Medical Center in Hays, Kansas, surrounded by his life long best friends 
and loved ones. He was born on December 27, 1950, to James and Lola 
(Nichols) Simon in Wichita, Kansas. Mike was united in marriage to 
Marilyn (Ostrom) Simon on April 16, 1982, in Hays, Kansas. The couple 
was blessed with one son, Chad.
 Mike grew up in Rooks County, Kansas, and graduated from Palco High 
School in 1969. He went to work for Schult Manufacturing for a short 
stent before going to work as a station manager for Coffeyville 
Resources which was formally Farmland Resources, for 37 years before his
 retirement. He was a proud member of the NRA, Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church, and St. Anne’s Catholic Church.
 Mike was very handy and could build, forge, or weld anything he 
could look at a picture of. Mike moved into a late 1800’s schoolhouse 
and turned it into the home he would raise his family and build over 60 
years of memories. He lived in that home up until his earthly departure.
 Mike was a man that was known by many and loved by all. You could 
guarantee he would greet you with his well-known belly laugh and a 
rather rough back-pat. There wasn’t a whole lot more that could make 
Mike happier than when he and his best friends would get together for a 
cold beer, story time, and maybe even trouble; or time at the lake when 
he was camping with Chad and Aimee, fishing with his faithful dog, 
Milley; or when Aimee’s girlfriends would come over for pool parties.
 We find comfort that Mike was a man of God and of great love. He 
lived by example that each day is a blessing, and we need to find joy in
 every moment we get with the ones we love. We will see our father, 
brother, friend, and follower of Christ again, and with his famous 
greeting - a belly laugh and a good, rough, back-pat.
 Mike is survived by his mother, Lola Simon of Plainville, KS; son, 
Chad Simon (Aimee Gardanier) of Plainville, KS; sister, Jolene (Rod) 
McElroy of Ohio, Stanley (Maria) Simon of Plainville, KS; mother-in-law,
 Charlotte Ostrom; and a grand-pup, Piper Jo.
 He is preceded in death by his father, James Simon; wife, Marilyn Simon; and father-in-law, Delbert Ostrom.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 25, 2022, 
at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville, KS at 10:30AM. 
Visitation will be on Thursday from 2PM until 8PM with a Vigil Service 
and Rosary at 7PM at the funeral home. Family will be receiving friends 
from 6PM until 8Pm.
 Memorials are suggested to Hays Hospice or Friends of Webster State 
Park and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 
2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.&nbsp;

Michael 'Mike' Dean Simon

Frederick J. Cashman, 67, of Downs, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022. 

Arrangements are pending with Schoen Funeral Home.

Frederick J. Cashman, 67, of Downs, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022. Arrangements are pending with Schoen Funeral Home.

Frederick J. Cashman

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Donald-Jones">HERE</a> for service details.

March 20, 1928 ~ March 18, 2022An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Donald-Jones">HERE</a> for service details.

Donald Lee Jones

Kathryn Kay Wulf, age 70, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022. 

 Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, KS.

Kathryn Kay Wulf, age 70, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, KS.

Kathryn Kay Wulf

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

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Frances Mae (Schuler) Pfannenstiel, age 89, of Hays, Kansas, died Friday, March 18, 2022, at Via Christi Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.

She was born on August 8, 1932, in Ness City, Kansas, to Otto&nbsp;and Clara (Werner) Schuler. &nbsp;She married Earl R. Pfannenstiel on June 16, 1953, at Ness City, Kansas. &nbsp;He preceded her in death on May 1, 2000.

She worked at the Hays V.F.W. lounge for a number of years and also was the assistant manager at&nbsp;Claire’s&nbsp;at&nbsp;The Mall. &nbsp;Frances grew up in Ness City, and was a 1950 graduate of Ness City High School. &nbsp;She was a member of the Hays Daughters of Isabella,&nbsp;the Hays V.F.W. Auxiliary,&nbsp;and after retirement&nbsp;she volunteered at the Community Assistance Center in Hays. &nbsp;She was known for her famous rival soup, blackberry kuchen, and enjoyed bowling, playing cards,&nbsp;bingo, and sewing.

Survivors include her children, Paula Grubbs and husband, David, Laurinburg, NC; Randy Pfannenstiel and wife, Mary, Wichita, KS; Kurt Pfannenstiel, Wichita, KS; Lori Schmidtberger and husband,&nbsp;Brad, Victoria, KS;&nbsp;her grandchildren, Jill Grubbs; Kelly Nelson and Ty; Morgan Grubbs; Audra Pfannenstiel; Paige Pfannenstiel; Wyatt Pfannenstiel; Erica Dinges and Eric; Trisha Wanuku&nbsp;and Samuel;&nbsp;Joshua&nbsp;Schmidtberger and Justice Roberds; and her&nbsp;six great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her daughter, Christine Pfannenstiel; her brothers, Orie Schuler; Joe Schuler;&nbsp;Verlin Schuler; Bernard Schuler;&nbsp;her sisters, Rita Boehm; Katie Dome; and Dorothy&nbsp;Schuler.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, 2901 East 13th&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas&nbsp;with Father Damian Richards officiation. &nbsp;Burial in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.

A&nbsp;Hays V.F.W. Auxiliary Memorial Service with a&nbsp;Daughter of Isabella rosary,&nbsp;and Vigil Service will be at 6:30 P.M. Monday, at Cline’s-Keithley of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, at Cline’s-Keithley&nbsp;Mortuary&nbsp;of Hays, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church.

The family suggests memorials&nbsp;made payable&nbsp;to:&nbsp;the Community Assistance&nbsp;Center in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Frances Mae (Schuler) Pfannenstiel, age 89, of Hays, Kansas, died Friday, March 18, 2022, at Via Christi Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.She was born on August 8, 1932, in Ness City, Kansas, to Otto&nbsp;and Clara (Werner) Schuler. &nbsp;She married Earl R. Pfannenstiel on June 16, 1953, at Ness City, Kansas. &nbsp;He preceded her in death on May 1, 2000.She worked at the Hays V.F.W. lounge for a number of years and also was the assistant manager at&nbsp;Claire’s&nbsp;at&nbsp;The Mall. &nbsp;Frances grew up in Ness City, and was a 1950 graduate of Ness City High School. &nbsp;She was a member of the Hays Daughters of Isabella,&nbsp;the Hays V.F.W. Auxiliary,&nbsp;and after retirement&nbsp;she volunteered at the Community Assistance Center in Hays. &nbsp;She was known for her famous rival soup, blackberry kuchen, and enjoyed bowling, playing cards,&nbsp;bingo, and sewing.Survivors include her children, Paula Grubbs and husband, David, Laurinburg, NC; Randy Pfannenstiel and wife, Mary, Wichita, KS; Kurt Pfannenstiel, Wichita, KS; Lori Schmidtberger and husband,&nbsp;Brad, Victoria, KS;&nbsp;her grandchildren, Jill Grubbs; Kelly Nelson and Ty; Morgan Grubbs; Audra Pfannenstiel; Paige Pfannenstiel; Wyatt Pfannenstiel; Erica Dinges and Eric; Trisha Wanuku&nbsp;and Samuel;&nbsp;Joshua&nbsp;Schmidtberger and Justice Roberds; and her&nbsp;six great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her daughter, Christine Pfannenstiel; her brothers, Orie Schuler; Joe Schuler;&nbsp;Verlin Schuler; Bernard Schuler;&nbsp;her sisters, Rita Boehm; Katie Dome; and Dorothy&nbsp;Schuler.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, 2901 East 13th&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas&nbsp;with Father Damian Richards officiation. &nbsp;Burial in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.A&nbsp;Hays V.F.W. Auxiliary Memorial Service with a&nbsp;Daughter of Isabella rosary,&nbsp;and Vigil Service will be at 6:30 P.M. Monday, at Cline’s-Keithley of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, at Cline’s-Keithley&nbsp;Mortuary&nbsp;of Hays, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church.The family suggests memorials&nbsp;made payable&nbsp;to:&nbsp;the Community Assistance&nbsp;Center in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left by guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Frances Mae (Schuler) Pfannenstiel

Michael “Todd” Alexander, age 57, of Hays, Kansas died Monday, February 14, 2022, at his home. &nbsp;He was born December 4, 1964, at Shawnee Mission, Kansas to Dale Franklin Alexander and Mary Michele (Leary). &nbsp;He married Mendi (Lattin) Anschutz and they later separated.

He owned and operated Home Health Care Services of Western Kansas for 25 years. &nbsp;He grew up in Denver, and was a 1983 graduate John F. Kennedy High School. During high school he was active in &nbsp;track and football. &nbsp;He was graduate of the University of Northern Colorado at Greeley with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. &nbsp;He attended St. Joseph Catholic Church, enjoyed motor cycles, dirt bikes, fast cars, jet skis and going to the lake. &nbsp;

Survivors include his children, Monica Alexander, North Glenn, CO; Shelby Lynn Alexander, Hays, KS; Easton Alexander, Hays, KS; his grandchildren, Julies Alexander, Ayla Alexander, Domonic Alexander; his father, Dale F. Alexander and wife, Joyce, Aurora, CO; his mother, Mary Michele Alexander, Hays, KS; his brother, Toby D. Alexander and wife, Karen, Hays, KS; his sister&nbsp;Milissa&nbsp;Alexander, Hays, KS; his nephew, Jacob Alexander, Hays, KS; his children’s mother, Mendi Anschutz and husband, Michael, Hays, KS.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl and Agnes Alexander; Robert and&nbsp;Alyce&nbsp;Leary.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 26, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 13 and Ash, Hays, Kansas with Father Richard Daise officiating. &nbsp;The &nbsp;inurnment&nbsp;will be in&nbsp;St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Saturday, at the church.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials payable to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of&nbsp;care of&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

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

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 </figure>Michael “Todd” Alexander, age 57, of Hays, Kansas died Monday, February 14, 2022, at his home. &nbsp;He was born December 4, 1964, at Shawnee Mission, Kansas to Dale Franklin Alexander and Mary Michele (Leary). &nbsp;He married Mendi (Lattin) Anschutz and they later separated.He owned and operated Home Health Care Services of Western Kansas for 25 years. &nbsp;He grew up in Denver, and was a 1983 graduate John F. Kennedy High School. During high school he was active in &nbsp;track and football. &nbsp;He was graduate of the University of Northern Colorado at Greeley with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. &nbsp;He attended St. Joseph Catholic Church, enjoyed motor cycles, dirt bikes, fast cars, jet skis and going to the lake. &nbsp;Survivors include his children, Monica Alexander, North Glenn, CO; Shelby Lynn Alexander, Hays, KS; Easton Alexander, Hays, KS; his grandchildren, Julies Alexander, Ayla Alexander, Domonic Alexander; his father, Dale F. Alexander and wife, Joyce, Aurora, CO; his mother, Mary Michele Alexander, Hays, KS; his brother, Toby D. Alexander and wife, Karen, Hays, KS; his sister&nbsp;Milissa&nbsp;Alexander, Hays, KS; his nephew, Jacob Alexander, Hays, KS; his children’s mother, Mendi Anschutz and husband, Michael, Hays, KS.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl and Agnes Alexander; Robert and&nbsp;Alyce&nbsp;Leary.A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 26, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 13 and Ash, Hays, Kansas with Father Richard Daise officiating. &nbsp;The &nbsp;inurnment&nbsp;will be in&nbsp;St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Saturday, at the church.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials payable to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of&nbsp;care of&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Michael 'Todd' Alexander

Cleopha K. “Cleo” Klein, age 93, of Hays, Kansas, died Sunday, January 9, 2022,&nbsp;at Via Christi&nbsp;Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.

She was born February 25, 1928, at Pfeifer, Kansas, to Casper and Anna Margaret (Urban) Degenhardt. &nbsp;She married Victor Klein on August 26, 1947 at Pfeifer, Kansas, and they&nbsp;later separated.

She worked in retail sales all of her life, and&nbsp;worked&nbsp;11 years at Kline’s Department Store&nbsp;-&nbsp;McDonald Department Store&nbsp;on The Mall at Hays. &nbsp;In her&nbsp;prior years Cleo worked at MoDoDay Clothing Store in downtown Hays,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tempo’s&nbsp;Department Store.

Cleo grew up and attended&nbsp;school in Pfeifer, Kansas, and she was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas.

Survivors include her daughters, Sherry Bieker and husband, Ron, Dallas, TX;&nbsp;Bonnie Trilck and husband, Ron, Hays, KS; Susan Trembley and husband, John,&nbsp;Hays, KS; her brother, Ken Degenhardt and wife, Jill, Wichita, KS; her sister, Sylvia Kruse and husband, Dave, Hoxie, KS; seven grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren.

Cleo was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Vernon Degenhardt and an infant brother, Larry Degenhardt;&nbsp;her sisters, Viola “Effie” Fiffe, and Ruby Antrim.

A Celebration of Life&nbsp;Memorial Service will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday,&nbsp;March 26, 2022, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays,&nbsp;1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601, with Father Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp;Inurnment&nbsp;will be&nbsp;at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Saturday, at the mortuary.

The family suggests memorials to Holy Cross Charities, Inc.&nbsp;made payable to the organization&nbsp;in care&nbsp;the mortuary.

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 </figure>Cleopha K. “Cleo” Klein, age 93, of Hays, Kansas, died Sunday, January 9, 2022,&nbsp;at Via Christi&nbsp;Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.She was born February 25, 1928, at Pfeifer, Kansas, to Casper and Anna Margaret (Urban) Degenhardt. &nbsp;She married Victor Klein on August 26, 1947 at Pfeifer, Kansas, and they&nbsp;later separated.She worked in retail sales all of her life, and&nbsp;worked&nbsp;11 years at Kline’s Department Store&nbsp;-&nbsp;McDonald Department Store&nbsp;on The Mall at Hays. &nbsp;In her&nbsp;prior years Cleo worked at MoDoDay Clothing Store in downtown Hays,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tempo’s&nbsp;Department Store.Cleo grew up and attended&nbsp;school in Pfeifer, Kansas, and she was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas.Survivors include her daughters, Sherry Bieker and husband, Ron, Dallas, TX;&nbsp;Bonnie Trilck and husband, Ron, Hays, KS; Susan Trembley and husband, John,&nbsp;Hays, KS; her brother, Ken Degenhardt and wife, Jill, Wichita, KS; her sister, Sylvia Kruse and husband, Dave, Hoxie, KS; seven grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren.Cleo was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Vernon Degenhardt and an infant brother, Larry Degenhardt;&nbsp;her sisters, Viola “Effie” Fiffe, and Ruby Antrim.A Celebration of Life&nbsp;Memorial Service will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday,&nbsp;March 26, 2022, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays,&nbsp;1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601, with Father Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp;Inurnment&nbsp;will be&nbsp;at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Saturday, at the mortuary.The family suggests memorials to Holy Cross Charities, Inc.&nbsp;made payable to the organization&nbsp;in care&nbsp;the mortuary.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Cleopha K. 'Cleo' Klein

Paul R. Bargman, 88, passed away, Friday, March 18, 2022, at Smith Center Health and Rehab, Smith Center, KS. 
 Paul was born May 30, 1933, in Gaylord, KS, the son of Rudolph and 
Gertrude Ola (Motter) Bargman.&nbsp; On May 10, 1958, he married Carolyn Jean
 Hill at the Harlan Church, Harlan, KS. &nbsp;&nbsp;Paul was also a United States 
Army veteran serving two years from 1952-1953. He was 
preceded in death by his parents, wife Carolyn on February 29, 2020, two
 brothers, Frederick and Vernon Bargman and a sister, Helen Hillman. 
 Paul is survived by five daughters, Terri (Richard) Leone of Concord, 
NC, Paula (Ronald) Hayes, Darla Pfortmiller all of Smith Center, KS, 
Darcy (Mel) Shaffer of Agra, Teana Lowden of Smith Center, KS; two sons,
 Paul Bargman Jr. and Dane Bargman both of Smith Center, KS; twelve 
grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp; A 
celebration of Paul's life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 25, 
2022, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, 
with Pastor Lance McDowell officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on 
Thursday, March 24, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with family 
present to greet friends and family from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and 
Friday, March 25, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral
 chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take place in Gaylord Cemetery, Gaylord, KS.&nbsp; 
Memorials may be given to Paul R. Bargman Memorial Fund and can be sent 
in care of the funeral chapel.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Paul R. Bargman, 88, passed away, Friday, March 18, 2022, at Smith Center Health and Rehab, Smith Center, KS. 
 Paul was born May 30, 1933, in Gaylord, KS, the son of Rudolph and 
Gertrude Ola (Motter) Bargman.&nbsp; On May 10, 1958, he married Carolyn Jean
 Hill at the Harlan Church, Harlan, KS. &nbsp;&nbsp;Paul was also a United States 
Army veteran serving two years from 1952-1953. He was 
preceded in death by his parents, wife Carolyn on February 29, 2020, two
 brothers, Frederick and Vernon Bargman and a sister, Helen Hillman. 
 Paul is survived by five daughters, Terri (Richard) Leone of Concord, 
NC, Paula (Ronald) Hayes, Darla Pfortmiller all of Smith Center, KS, 
Darcy (Mel) Shaffer of Agra, Teana Lowden of Smith Center, KS; two sons,
 Paul Bargman Jr. and Dane Bargman both of Smith Center, KS; twelve 
grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp; A 
celebration of Paul's life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 25, 
2022, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, 
with Pastor Lance McDowell officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on 
Thursday, March 24, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with family 
present to greet friends and family from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and 
Friday, March 25, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral
 chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take place in Gaylord Cemetery, Gaylord, KS.&nbsp; 
Memorials may be given to Paul R. Bargman Memorial Fund and can be sent 
in care of the funeral chapel.&nbsp;

Paul R. Bargman

Evangeline R. “Angy” Parker, 75, passed away March 18, 2022, at her home, Larned.

She was born November 23, 1946, in Larned, the daughter of Adolph and 
Eva Boese Hiebert.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident; she worked at Alco.

She was of the Christian faith and attended church services 
regularly.&nbsp; She enjoyed gardening, taking walks around town and visiting
 with friends.

Survivors include; a brother, David (Karen) Hiebert, Broken Arrow, 
Oklahoma; two nephews, Jared (Lisa) Hiebert, El Paso, Texas and Jacob 
(Ashlee) Hiebert, Bauxite, Arkansas; a niece, Megan Sparks, Broken 
Arrow, Oklahoma and many cousins.

She was preceded in death by; her parents.

A private family graveside service will be held in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.

Memorials may be given to the Larned Civic Pride-Community Garden, in
 care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal 
condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Evangeline R. “Angy” Parker, 75, passed away March 18, 2022, at her home, Larned.She was born November 23, 1946, in Larned, the daughter of Adolph and 
Eva Boese Hiebert.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident; she worked at Alco.She was of the Christian faith and attended church services 
regularly.&nbsp; She enjoyed gardening, taking walks around town and visiting
 with friends.Survivors include; a brother, David (Karen) Hiebert, Broken Arrow, 
Oklahoma; two nephews, Jared (Lisa) Hiebert, El Paso, Texas and Jacob 
(Ashlee) Hiebert, Bauxite, Arkansas; a niece, Megan Sparks, Broken 
Arrow, Oklahoma and many cousins.She was preceded in death by; her parents.A private family graveside service will be held in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.Memorials may be given to the Larned Civic Pride-Community Garden, in
 care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal 
condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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