December 27, 1950
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 March 17, 2022

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Michael-Mike-Dean-Simon?obId=24327446#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 March 17, 2022An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Michael-Mike-Dean-Simon?obId=24327446#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Michael 'Mike' Dean Simon

Paul R. Bargman, 88, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022, at Smith Center Health and Rehab, Smith Center, Kansas. Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Paul R. Bargman, 88, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022, at Smith Center Health and Rehab, Smith Center, Kansas. Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Paul R. Bargman

Hether Rene Devine, 42, passed away March 16, 2022, at the University
 of Kansas Health System – Great Bend. She was born to Norman Bentley 
and Charlotte Hess on July 5, 1979, in Pampa, Texas. She married Thomas 
Lee Devine on May 31, 2008, in Great Bend.

A longtime Barton County resident, Hether received her Master's 
Degree in Early Childhood Education. She was passionate about educating 
students. She most recently taught at Ellinwood Grade School and 
previously had taught at Riley Elementary in Great Bend and Liberal 
Grade School. Hether attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in 
Seward and St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend. She liked to 
swim, exercise and was an avid reader. Hether especially loved going on 
ag tours with Lee and spending time with her children.

Survivors include, her husband, Lee Devine and her children, Thomas 
"Ted" Edwin and Ella Marie of the home; her birth father, Norman Bentley
 of Brady, Tex.; her loving father, Leroy "Tex" Gross of Beaver, Okla.; a
 sister, Toni Robertson and husband Bryan of Ohio; father in law, George
 Devine and brother in law, Christopher Devine both of Great Bend. She 
was preceded in death by her mother, Charlie Gross; her brother, Randy 
Bentley; and her mother in law, Carolyn Devine.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 
22, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home, with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 23. 2022, 
at St. Francis Xavier Church in Seward. Interment will be in St. Francis
 Xavier Cemetery. 

Memorials have been designated to the Devine 
Children's Education Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Hether Rene Devine, 42, passed away March 16, 2022, at the University
 of Kansas Health System – Great Bend. She was born to Norman Bentley 
and Charlotte Hess on July 5, 1979, in Pampa, Texas. She married Thomas 
Lee Devine on May 31, 2008, in Great Bend.A longtime Barton County resident, Hether received her Master's 
Degree in Early Childhood Education. She was passionate about educating 
students. She most recently taught at Ellinwood Grade School and 
previously had taught at Riley Elementary in Great Bend and Liberal 
Grade School. Hether attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in 
Seward and St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend. She liked to 
swim, exercise and was an avid reader. Hether especially loved going on 
ag tours with Lee and spending time with her children.Survivors include, her husband, Lee Devine and her children, Thomas 
"Ted" Edwin and Ella Marie of the home; her birth father, Norman Bentley
 of Brady, Tex.; her loving father, Leroy "Tex" Gross of Beaver, Okla.; a
 sister, Toni Robertson and husband Bryan of Ohio; father in law, George
 Devine and brother in law, Christopher Devine both of Great Bend. She 
was preceded in death by her mother, Charlie Gross; her brother, Randy 
Bentley; and her mother in law, Carolyn Devine.Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 
22, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home, with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 23. 2022, 
at St. Francis Xavier Church in Seward. Interment will be in St. Francis
 Xavier Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the Devine 
Children's Education Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Hether Rene Devine

Merlin “Merle” A. Kruse, resident of Sheridan, Wyoming, passed away on 
March 9, 2022, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital at the age of 82. 
 Merle was born May 10, 1939, in Selden, Kansas, on the family farm. 
He attended School in Leoville, Kansas, graduating in 1957. He enlisted 
in the U.S. Army in 1960 and was honorably discharged in 1962. Upon 
return from the Army, he attended Fort Hays State University in Hays, 
Kansas, graduating with a degree in Industrial Arts. Merle briefly 
taught High School Shop classes until he started his career as an 
Insurance Adjuster with Crawford and Company where he worked until 
retirement.

Over the years, he was active with the Sheridan Rotary Club,
 Flying Cowboys RC Club, Sheridan Dartball Association and served on the
 Sheridan Golf Commission. In retirement, he enjoyed woodworking, 
visiting the farm, hunting, fishing, and flying RC airplanes. 
 He was preceded in death by his father Lawrence Kruse, mother 
Josephine Kruse and older brother Robert Kruse. He is survived by his 
wife, Gay Kruse, daughters Carrie Pierson (Phil), Cheri Kruse and son 
Terry Kruse (Serene) as well as 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. 
 Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a
 later date on the family farm in Selden, Kansas. Online condolences 
may be made to www.sheridanfuneral.com. Arrangements are under the care
 of Sheridan Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Merlin “Merle” A. Kruse, resident of Sheridan, Wyoming, passed away on 
March 9, 2022, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital at the age of 82. 
 Merle was born May 10, 1939, in Selden, Kansas, on the family farm. 
He attended School in Leoville, Kansas, graduating in 1957. He enlisted 
in the U.S. Army in 1960 and was honorably discharged in 1962. Upon 
return from the Army, he attended Fort Hays State University in Hays, 
Kansas, graduating with a degree in Industrial Arts. Merle briefly 
taught High School Shop classes until he started his career as an 
Insurance Adjuster with Crawford and Company where he worked until 
retirement. Over the years, he was active with the Sheridan Rotary Club,
 Flying Cowboys RC Club, Sheridan Dartball Association and served on the
 Sheridan Golf Commission. In retirement, he enjoyed woodworking, 
visiting the farm, hunting, fishing, and flying RC airplanes. 
 He was preceded in death by his father Lawrence Kruse, mother 
Josephine Kruse and older brother Robert Kruse. He is survived by his 
wife, Gay Kruse, daughters Carrie Pierson (Phil), Cheri Kruse and son 
Terry Kruse (Serene) as well as 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. 
 Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a
 later date on the family farm in Selden, Kansas. Online condolences 
may be made to www.sheridanfuneral.com. Arrangements are under the care
 of Sheridan Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Merlin 'Merle' A. Kruse

William J. “Bill” Losey, 82, Hays, died Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at HaysMed.

He was born&nbsp;on&nbsp;November 27, 1939, in Anderson, Indiana, the son of William&nbsp;Houtz&nbsp;“Bill” and Thelma Lucille (Rawlings) Losey.&nbsp; The family moved to Gove County, Kansas after the death of his father in 1947, and he was adopted by his uncle James Peter Losey.&nbsp; In 1957, Bill graduated from Gove Rural High School then attended Fort Hays State University and lived the rest of his life in the Hays area.&nbsp; He married G. Marlene Swink of Satanta on December 20, 1959, in Hays.&nbsp; She died June 5, 1960. &nbsp;He married Betsy Ruth&nbsp;Ellsaesser&nbsp;of Hugoton on August 13, 1961, in Hays.

Bill transported Grade A milk for Associated Milk Producers for 32 years and later on started a tree service, B&amp;B Tree and Stump Removal.&nbsp; For many years, he was active in Boy Scouts of America, achieving Wood Badge Rank, Order of the Arrow, Wheatland District Award of Merit, and Coronado Council Silver Beaver.&nbsp; He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hays, serving on several committees.&nbsp; After his retirement, Bill worked as a volunteer in the NOMADS Service Organization providing support for nonprofit agencies.&nbsp; He and his wife Betsy took many trips in their RV and served as National Park Campground Hosts. This was his favorite volunteer job and allowed them to work in several national parks.

Survivors include his wife Betsy of Hays, three children: William “Bill” and Joyce Losey of Hugoton, James “Jim” and Sandy Losey of Hays, and Rebecca&nbsp;Haury&nbsp;of Augusta, six grandchildren, Jennifer Whitmer (John), Amy Garza (Chris), Catherine Losey, Michael Losey (Amanda), Elizabeth&nbsp;Haury, and Steven&nbsp;Haury, six great-grandchildren, Jason, Jade, Jacob and Jana Whitmer and Greyson and Mojo Garza, a sister: Wilma Peterson (Lloyd) of Overland Park KS, a brother: Bob Losey (Jeanita) of Grinnell, and a brother-in-law: Bruce Jones of Manhattan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife: G. Marlene, and a sister: Sue Jones.

A Private Funeral Service will be at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Delbert Stanton officiating.&nbsp; 

Memorials can be made payable to the Methodist Church Camp Lakeside Endowment Fund, Scott City, in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Bill may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;

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 </figure>William J. “Bill” Losey, 82, Hays, died Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at HaysMed.He was born&nbsp;on&nbsp;November 27, 1939, in Anderson, Indiana, the son of William&nbsp;Houtz&nbsp;“Bill” and Thelma Lucille (Rawlings) Losey.&nbsp; The family moved to Gove County, Kansas after the death of his father in 1947, and he was adopted by his uncle James Peter Losey.&nbsp; In 1957, Bill graduated from Gove Rural High School then attended Fort Hays State University and lived the rest of his life in the Hays area.&nbsp; He married G. Marlene Swink of Satanta on December 20, 1959, in Hays.&nbsp; She died June 5, 1960. &nbsp;He married Betsy Ruth&nbsp;Ellsaesser&nbsp;of Hugoton on August 13, 1961, in Hays.Bill transported Grade A milk for Associated Milk Producers for 32 years and later on started a tree service, B&amp;B Tree and Stump Removal.&nbsp; For many years, he was active in Boy Scouts of America, achieving Wood Badge Rank, Order of the Arrow, Wheatland District Award of Merit, and Coronado Council Silver Beaver.&nbsp; He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hays, serving on several committees.&nbsp; After his retirement, Bill worked as a volunteer in the NOMADS Service Organization providing support for nonprofit agencies.&nbsp; He and his wife Betsy took many trips in their RV and served as National Park Campground Hosts. This was his favorite volunteer job and allowed them to work in several national parks.Survivors include his wife Betsy of Hays, three children: William “Bill” and Joyce Losey of Hugoton, James “Jim” and Sandy Losey of Hays, and Rebecca&nbsp;Haury&nbsp;of Augusta, six grandchildren, Jennifer Whitmer (John), Amy Garza (Chris), Catherine Losey, Michael Losey (Amanda), Elizabeth&nbsp;Haury, and Steven&nbsp;Haury, six great-grandchildren, Jason, Jade, Jacob and Jana Whitmer and Greyson and Mojo Garza, a sister: Wilma Peterson (Lloyd) of Overland Park KS, a brother: Bob Losey (Jeanita) of Grinnell, and a brother-in-law: Bruce Jones of Manhattan.He was preceded in death by his parents, wife: G. Marlene, and a sister: Sue Jones.A Private Funeral Service will be at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Delbert Stanton officiating.&nbsp; Memorials can be made payable to the Methodist Church Camp Lakeside Endowment Fund, Scott City, in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Bill may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;

William J. 'Bill' Losey

April 7, 1930
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 March 17, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

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Francis Verdell Jones

Antonio Saldaña Hernandez, 62, died Monday March 14, 2022, at Hays Medical
 Center in Hays, Kansas. He was born January 17, 1960, in Cuidad Manuel 
Doblado, Guanajuato, Mexico. 
Survivors include wife- Juanita Irene Gaytan, Children - Lilia (Chris) 
Rainey, Raquel (Jeffrey) Perez, Lucia Saldana (Lorenzo Hernandez), 
Rolando Saldana, George Gaytan, Other close family, Saphire (Mike) Mata 
and Topazio Gaytan, Grandchildren- Brystol, Layla, Naiyah, Rexton, 
Troian, Everleigh, McCoy, Baby Hernandez, and numerous other extended 
family members. 
He is preceded in death by his mother - Luciana Hernandez, Father- Pablo Saldana, and Grandchild- Ezlynn Gaytan. 
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday March 21, 2022, at
 Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City. Funeral Service will be held at 
10:00 am and beginning with a rosary at 9:30 am on Tuesday, March 22, 
2022,&nbsp; at Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City with Fr. Jacob Schneider 
officiating.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Antonio Saldana
 Hernandez Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences 
may be posted by visiting www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.

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 </figure>Antonio Saldaña Hernandez, 62, died Monday March 14, 2022, at Hays Medical
 Center in Hays, Kansas. He was born January 17, 1960, in Cuidad Manuel 
Doblado, Guanajuato, Mexico. 
Survivors include wife- Juanita Irene Gaytan, Children - Lilia (Chris) 
Rainey, Raquel (Jeffrey) Perez, Lucia Saldana (Lorenzo Hernandez), 
Rolando Saldana, George Gaytan, Other close family, Saphire (Mike) Mata 
and Topazio Gaytan, Grandchildren- Brystol, Layla, Naiyah, Rexton, 
Troian, Everleigh, McCoy, Baby Hernandez, and numerous other extended 
family members. 
He is preceded in death by his mother - Luciana Hernandez, Father- Pablo Saldana, and Grandchild- Ezlynn Gaytan. 
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday March 21, 2022, at
 Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City. Funeral Service will be held at 
10:00 am and beginning with a rosary at 9:30 am on Tuesday, March 22, 
2022,&nbsp; at Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City with Fr. Jacob Schneider 
officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Antonio Saldana
 Hernandez Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences 
may be posted by visiting www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.

Antonio Saldaña Hernandez

Allaire Homburg, age 77, of Stockton, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Sheridan County Health Complex, Hoxie, Kansas. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Allaire Homburg, age 77, of Stockton, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Sheridan County Health Complex, Hoxie, Kansas. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Allaire Homburg

Allen L. Miller, age 74, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

Allen L. Miller, age 74, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

Allen L. Miller

Ann Marie Avila, 33, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022. Funeral 
services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Temple
 Baptist Church with interment in Highland Cemetery to follow.
 Ann was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She was an established 
Registered Nurse in the Hattiesburg area and had served with various 
medical establishments. But most importantly, she relished in being a 
devoted wife and mother. She had a beautiful heart and was a shining 
example of how to help and love others. She enjoyed cooking, being 
outdoors. She loved animals, especially her dog Polly. She is preceded 
in death by grandfather, Charles Unrein; father-in-law, Armando Avila 
Panchame; and grandfather-in-law, John W. Murray; great-grandparents, 
Don and Marjorie Schmitt.
 She is survived by her husband, Aaron Avila of Hattiesburg; a son, 
Asher Armando Avila; a daughter, Emery June Avila, both of Hattiesburg; 
her mother, Helen Unrein Pianalto of Denver, CO; father, Carmen (Debbie)
 Schmitt of Great Bend, KS; grandmothers, Mary Unrein of Hays, KS, June 
Giles Murray of Summerland, MS; a brother, Matthew Schmitt of Pittsburg,
 PA; five sisters, Barb (Tyler) Lindvall of Denver, CO, Jill (Patrick) 
Sparks of Denver, CO, Sue (Brett) Cooper of Great Bend, KS, Claire 
Schmitt of Denver, CO, Katherine (Devin) Ramsey of Great Bend, KS; 
mother and father-in-law, Donna M. and Sonny Nail of Laurel, MS; 
brother-in-law, Armando (Michelle) Avila of Taylorsville, MS; 
sister-in-law, Donna Avila of Laurel; aunt and uncle, Becky and Alan 
Wilcox of Colorado Springs, CO; and a number of aunts, uncles and 
cousins.
 Visitation for Ann will be at 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Temple Baptist Church.
 At the request of the family, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the charity of your choice.

<a href="http://www.moorefuneralservices.com/obituaries/Ann-Marie-Avila?obId=24315125#/celebrationWall">Moore Funeral Service</a> is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Ann Marie Avila, 33, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022. Funeral 
services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Temple
 Baptist Church with interment in Highland Cemetery to follow.
 Ann was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She was an established 
Registered Nurse in the Hattiesburg area and had served with various 
medical establishments. But most importantly, she relished in being a 
devoted wife and mother. She had a beautiful heart and was a shining 
example of how to help and love others. She enjoyed cooking, being 
outdoors. She loved animals, especially her dog Polly. She is preceded 
in death by grandfather, Charles Unrein; father-in-law, Armando Avila 
Panchame; and grandfather-in-law, John W. Murray; great-grandparents, 
Don and Marjorie Schmitt.
 She is survived by her husband, Aaron Avila of Hattiesburg; a son, 
Asher Armando Avila; a daughter, Emery June Avila, both of Hattiesburg; 
her mother, Helen Unrein Pianalto of Denver, CO; father, Carmen (Debbie)
 Schmitt of Great Bend, KS; grandmothers, Mary Unrein of Hays, KS, June 
Giles Murray of Summerland, MS; a brother, Matthew Schmitt of Pittsburg,
 PA; five sisters, Barb (Tyler) Lindvall of Denver, CO, Jill (Patrick) 
Sparks of Denver, CO, Sue (Brett) Cooper of Great Bend, KS, Claire 
Schmitt of Denver, CO, Katherine (Devin) Ramsey of Great Bend, KS; 
mother and father-in-law, Donna M. and Sonny Nail of Laurel, MS; 
brother-in-law, Armando (Michelle) Avila of Taylorsville, MS; 
sister-in-law, Donna Avila of Laurel; aunt and uncle, Becky and Alan 
Wilcox of Colorado Springs, CO; and a number of aunts, uncles and 
cousins.
 Visitation for Ann will be at 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Temple Baptist Church.
 At the request of the family, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the charity of your choice.<a href="http://www.moorefuneralservices.com/obituaries/Ann-Marie-Avila?obId=24315125#/celebrationWall">Moore Funeral Service</a> is in charge of arrangements.

Ann Marie Avila

Heather
 Annette Fields, 53, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 11:17 p.m., 
Wednesday, March 16th, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, following a 
courageous battle with cancer. Heather was born in Enid, Oklahoma on October 17, 1968, a daughter of Melinda Lee (Tucker) and Bobby Clay Hein. 
 Heather attended Lincoln Elementary School, McPherson Park School, 
McPherson Junior High, and graduated from McPherson High School, 
McPherson, Kansas in 1987. She attended Kansas State University, 
Manhattan, Kansas for two years and graduated from Emporia State 
University, Emporia, Kansas in 1991. Heather Annette Hein was 
united in marriage to Jeffrey Oren Fields on June 4, 1988 at First 
Baptist Church, McPherson, Kansas. The young couple established their 
first home together in Manhattan, Kansas for a year. They then moved to 
Emporia, Kansas for two years, then Hays, Kansas for two years prior to 
making their home in McPherson in 1993. This union was blessed with the 
birth of two daughters, Ellie and Abigail. She was a member of Cross Point Church Hutchinson, Kansas, and she truly loved people the way Jesus does. 
 Heather was a homemaker and she took great pride in providing for her 
family in raising her girls. She began her teaching career in Hays, 
Kansas teaching 4th and 5th grade at O'Loughlin Elementary School. While
 raising her daughters, she did daycare for several years prior to 
teaching 6th grade at Elyria Christian School, Elyria, Kansas for 11 
years then at Lincoln Elementary School for four years. 
Heather enjoyed kids in general (and was quite the "baby hog"). She 
loved shopping, traveling to the beach and mountains with family and 
friends. Her nieces and nephews were very special to her and she poured 
her heart into her students. Her greatest loves were Jeff, her 
daughters, and grandchildren and cherished every moment with them. 
 Heather is survived by her loving and devoted husband of over 33 years,
 Jeff Fields, of McPherson, Kansas; her daughters, Ellie Wingert and 
husband Peyton, of McPherson, Kansas and Abby Franklin and husband Nate,
 of Wichita, Kansas; her mother, Melinda Grisham and husband Steve, of 
El Dorado, Kansas; her father, Bob Hein, of McPherson, Kansas; her 
brothers, Tim Hein and wife Stephanie, of Norman, Oklahoma and Shawn 
Hein and wife Tammy, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; her two grandchildren, 
Brooks Wingert and Brentley Franklin with Hayes Wingert on the way, due 
in June! Heather was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Merlin Fields, and a brother, John Hein. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 24th, 2022, at the Glidden - Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas. 
 The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 25th, 
2022, at Free Methodist Church in McPherson, Kansas with Pastor Jim Keil 
officiating. The final resting place will be at the McPherson Cemetery McPherson, Kansas. 
 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Elyria 
Christian School in memory of Heather and they can be sent in care of 
the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid, McPherson, Kansas 
67460.&nbsp;

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 Annette Fields, 53, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 11:17 p.m., 
Wednesday, March 16th, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, following a 
courageous battle with cancer. Heather was born in Enid, Oklahoma on October 17, 1968, a daughter of Melinda Lee (Tucker) and Bobby Clay Hein. 
 Heather attended Lincoln Elementary School, McPherson Park School, 
McPherson Junior High, and graduated from McPherson High School, 
McPherson, Kansas in 1987. She attended Kansas State University, 
Manhattan, Kansas for two years and graduated from Emporia State 
University, Emporia, Kansas in 1991. Heather Annette Hein was 
united in marriage to Jeffrey Oren Fields on June 4, 1988 at First 
Baptist Church, McPherson, Kansas. The young couple established their 
first home together in Manhattan, Kansas for a year. They then moved to 
Emporia, Kansas for two years, then Hays, Kansas for two years prior to 
making their home in McPherson in 1993. This union was blessed with the 
birth of two daughters, Ellie and Abigail. She was a member of Cross Point Church Hutchinson, Kansas, and she truly loved people the way Jesus does. 
 Heather was a homemaker and she took great pride in providing for her 
family in raising her girls. She began her teaching career in Hays, 
Kansas teaching 4th and 5th grade at O'Loughlin Elementary School. While
 raising her daughters, she did daycare for several years prior to 
teaching 6th grade at Elyria Christian School, Elyria, Kansas for 11 
years then at Lincoln Elementary School for four years. 
Heather enjoyed kids in general (and was quite the "baby hog"). She 
loved shopping, traveling to the beach and mountains with family and 
friends. Her nieces and nephews were very special to her and she poured 
her heart into her students. Her greatest loves were Jeff, her 
daughters, and grandchildren and cherished every moment with them. 
 Heather is survived by her loving and devoted husband of over 33 years,
 Jeff Fields, of McPherson, Kansas; her daughters, Ellie Wingert and 
husband Peyton, of McPherson, Kansas and Abby Franklin and husband Nate,
 of Wichita, Kansas; her mother, Melinda Grisham and husband Steve, of 
El Dorado, Kansas; her father, Bob Hein, of McPherson, Kansas; her 
brothers, Tim Hein and wife Stephanie, of Norman, Oklahoma and Shawn 
Hein and wife Tammy, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; her two grandchildren, 
Brooks Wingert and Brentley Franklin with Hayes Wingert on the way, due 
in June! Heather was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Merlin Fields, and a brother, John Hein. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 24th, 2022, at the Glidden - Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas. 
 The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 25th, 
2022, at Free Methodist Church in McPherson, Kansas with Pastor Jim Keil 
officiating. The final resting place will be at the McPherson Cemetery McPherson, Kansas. 
 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Elyria 
Christian School in memory of Heather and they can be sent in care of 
the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid, McPherson, Kansas 
67460.&nbsp;

Heather Annette Fields

Vernon J. “Vern” Morris Sr., 85, Hays, died Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Norton County Hospital.

He was born October 9, 1936, in Hays, the son of Raymond and Elizabeth (Burgardt) Morris.&nbsp; Vern was a veteran who served in the United States Marine Corps.&nbsp; On July 13, 1957, he was united in marriage to Charmaine&nbsp;Kamai&nbsp;in Honolulu, Hawaii, and they were married nearly 65 years.&nbsp; He worked as&nbsp;a mechanic for John Deere and later on repaired&nbsp;small gas engines and lawnmowers.&nbsp; Vern was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.&nbsp;and&nbsp;he&nbsp;enjoyed hunting, fishing, tinkering and fixing anything, and growing fresh produce in his vegetable garden.

Survivors include his wife: Charmaine of Hays, two sons: Vernon J. Morris, Jr. and wife Sue of Logan and Verlon Morris of Spring Hill, three daughters: Virgie&nbsp;Knoedler&nbsp;and husband Steven of Hays, Veronica Rogers of Ottawa, and&nbsp;Vermay&nbsp;DeRossi&nbsp;of Lawrence, a brother: Harold Morris of Fort Collins, CO, a sister: Carol Ostrom of Hays, twelve grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son:&nbsp;Verdale, and three sisters: Janice&nbsp;Edds, Norma Jean Morris, and&nbsp;Fredrica&nbsp;Maddox.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Fr. Richard&nbsp;Daise&nbsp;officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery with military honors by The Marine Corps League and the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until service time.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to Logan Manor for the multi-generational project.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Vern may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Vernon J. “Vern” Morris Sr., 85, Hays, died Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Norton County Hospital.He was born October 9, 1936, in Hays, the son of Raymond and Elizabeth (Burgardt) Morris.&nbsp; Vern was a veteran who served in the United States Marine Corps.&nbsp; On July 13, 1957, he was united in marriage to Charmaine&nbsp;Kamai&nbsp;in Honolulu, Hawaii, and they were married nearly 65 years.&nbsp; He worked as&nbsp;a mechanic for John Deere and later on repaired&nbsp;small gas engines and lawnmowers.&nbsp; Vern was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.&nbsp;and&nbsp;he&nbsp;enjoyed hunting, fishing, tinkering and fixing anything, and growing fresh produce in his vegetable garden.Survivors include his wife: Charmaine of Hays, two sons: Vernon J. Morris, Jr. and wife Sue of Logan and Verlon Morris of Spring Hill, three daughters: Virgie&nbsp;Knoedler&nbsp;and husband Steven of Hays, Veronica Rogers of Ottawa, and&nbsp;Vermay&nbsp;DeRossi&nbsp;of Lawrence, a brother: Harold Morris of Fort Collins, CO, a sister: Carol Ostrom of Hays, twelve grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son:&nbsp;Verdale, and three sisters: Janice&nbsp;Edds, Norma Jean Morris, and&nbsp;Fredrica&nbsp;Maddox.Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Fr. Richard&nbsp;Daise&nbsp;officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery with military honors by The Marine Corps League and the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until service time.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Logan Manor for the multi-generational project.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Vern may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Vernon J. 'Vern' Morris Sr.

William J. "Bill" Losey, 82, Hays, died Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at HaysMed.

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

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 </figure>William J. "Bill" Losey, 82, Hays, died Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at HaysMed.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Diane Marie Glauser was born on January 23, 1956 in Beloit, Kansas, 
the daughter of George and Anita Brummer Eilert. She died Monday, March 
14, 2022 at the Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit at the age of 66.

She grew up on the family farm south of Beloit, where she attended
 country school. Her family moved into Beloit, where she attended St. 
John’s before graduating from Beloit High School in 1974. Following 
graduation, she worked as a nurse’s aid at Hilltop Lodge and Long Term 
Care for many years.

On February 20, 1982, she was united in marriage with Larry 
Glauser. Two children, Kristen and Justin were born to this union.

She greatly enjoyed being outdoors, either helping on the farm, 
mowing, or planting her flowers. She also loved her family, and was 
affectionately known as Mimo or Mamo to her grandkids.

Diane was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister, Debbie Wilcox.

She is survived by her husband, Larry of the home; daughter, 
Kristen and husband Matt Chaput of Assaria; son, Justin and wife 
Brittney of Glen Elder; five grandchildren, Emma, Ella, and Easton 
Chaput, and Jacee and Kane Glauser; siblings, Kathy (Dave) Scott of Glen
 Elder, Marlene Jaso of Louisville, KY, Darlene Fischer of Gardner, KS, 
Sondra (John) Richardson of Belleville, Mary (John) Quinley of Salina, 
Joan (Bill) Meysenburg of Salina, Tim (Betty) Eilert of Beloit, Henry 
(Betty) Eilert of Concordia, Gary (Susan) Eilert of Beloit, Karen (Brad)
 Kesl of Hays, and Donna (Scott) Remus of Glen Elder; and a host of 
other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be at 11 AM Saturday, March 19, at the St. 
John's Catholic Church in Beloit followed by burial in Athens Cemetery 
north of Glen Elder. A rosary service will be at 6 PM, and visitation 
will be from 1 PM until the rosary service begins on Friday at the 
Roberts Family Funeral Home. 

Memorials may be given to St. John's 
Catholic Church.

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 </figure>Diane Marie Glauser was born on January 23, 1956 in Beloit, Kansas, 
the daughter of George and Anita Brummer Eilert. She died Monday, March 
14, 2022 at the Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit at the age of 66.She grew up on the family farm south of Beloit, where she attended
 country school. Her family moved into Beloit, where she attended St. 
John’s before graduating from Beloit High School in 1974. Following 
graduation, she worked as a nurse’s aid at Hilltop Lodge and Long Term 
Care for many years.On February 20, 1982, she was united in marriage with Larry 
Glauser. Two children, Kristen and Justin were born to this union.She greatly enjoyed being outdoors, either helping on the farm, 
mowing, or planting her flowers. She also loved her family, and was 
affectionately known as Mimo or Mamo to her grandkids.Diane was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister, Debbie Wilcox.She is survived by her husband, Larry of the home; daughter, 
Kristen and husband Matt Chaput of Assaria; son, Justin and wife 
Brittney of Glen Elder; five grandchildren, Emma, Ella, and Easton 
Chaput, and Jacee and Kane Glauser; siblings, Kathy (Dave) Scott of Glen
 Elder, Marlene Jaso of Louisville, KY, Darlene Fischer of Gardner, KS, 
Sondra (John) Richardson of Belleville, Mary (John) Quinley of Salina, 
Joan (Bill) Meysenburg of Salina, Tim (Betty) Eilert of Beloit, Henry 
(Betty) Eilert of Concordia, Gary (Susan) Eilert of Beloit, Karen (Brad)
 Kesl of Hays, and Donna (Scott) Remus of Glen Elder; and a host of 
other relatives and friends.Funeral services will be at 11 AM Saturday, March 19, at the St. 
John's Catholic Church in Beloit followed by burial in Athens Cemetery 
north of Glen Elder. A rosary service will be at 6 PM, and visitation 
will be from 1 PM until the rosary service begins on Friday at the 
Roberts Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to St. John's 
Catholic Church.

Diane Marie Glauser

Ralph Willard Terry, 86, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2022, at 
Country Living of Larned with Tanya, his wife of 60 years by his side.

He was born January 9, 1936, in Big Cabin, Oklahoma, the son of Frank and Erma Adams Terry Dawes.

A longtime area resident, he was of the Christian faith. Ralph was a 
1953 graduate of Chelsea High School in Chelsea, Oklahoma, where he was a
 three-sport athlete. His career as a professional athlete began in 1954
 in Binghamton, New York as a class A affiliate for the Yankees. His 
rookie career took him to AAA in Denver, back to Binghamton, and then to
 Kansas City. At the age of 21, Ralph was the youngest pitcher to join 
the Yankee’s staff. He is the only pitcher to throw the final pitch in 
two World Series Game Sevens — in 1960 and in 1962, when he was named the 
World Series MVP. While much of his career was spent with the Yankees, 
he also played for the Kansas City Athletics, New York Mets and the 
Cleveland Indians. Ralph followed a successful baseball career with a
 new sport: golf. He competed as a professional golfer in 106 PGA events
 and was a cofounder of the Celebrity Players Golf Tour. He was a member
 of the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, the Northeastern Oklahoma A&amp;M 
Hall of Fame, and the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ralph teamed with Gary Meserve of Larned to win the 1979 Kansas State 
Doubles Bowling title.

More comprehensive information on Ralph can be found here: “<a href="https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/ralph-terry/%20">https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/ralph-terry/ </a>” and in the book: “Right Down The Middle: The Ralph Terry Story” with John Wooley.

On November 12, 1960, he married Tanya Cecilia Simmons in Kansas City, Kansas. She survives.

Other survivors include; two sons, Raif Terry and Gabe Terry, both of
 Larned; two grandchildren, Olivia (Drew) Brown, Wichita, Corbin Terry, 
Oklahoma City, OK; two great grandchildren, Elena and Noah Brown, and 
three half siblings, Sue Dawes Call, Oklahoma, Bill Dawes and Mike 
(Dorinne) Dawes, both of Florida.

He was preceded in death by; his parents and a brother, John Terry.

Private family services will be held.&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to the Larned Recreation Commission in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Ralph Willard Terry, 86, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2022, at 
Country Living of Larned with Tanya, his wife of 60 years by his side.He was born January 9, 1936, in Big Cabin, Oklahoma, the son of Frank and Erma Adams Terry Dawes.A longtime area resident, he was of the Christian faith. Ralph was a 
1953 graduate of Chelsea High School in Chelsea, Oklahoma, where he was a
 three-sport athlete. His career as a professional athlete began in 1954
 in Binghamton, New York as a class A affiliate for the Yankees. His 
rookie career took him to AAA in Denver, back to Binghamton, and then to
 Kansas City. At the age of 21, Ralph was the youngest pitcher to join 
the Yankee’s staff. He is the only pitcher to throw the final pitch in 
two World Series Game Sevens — in 1960 and in 1962, when he was named the 
World Series MVP. While much of his career was spent with the Yankees, 
he also played for the Kansas City Athletics, New York Mets and the 
Cleveland Indians. Ralph followed a successful baseball career with a
 new sport: golf. He competed as a professional golfer in 106 PGA events
 and was a cofounder of the Celebrity Players Golf Tour. He was a member
 of the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, the Northeastern Oklahoma A&amp;M 
Hall of Fame, and the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ralph teamed with Gary Meserve of Larned to win the 1979 Kansas State 
Doubles Bowling title.More comprehensive information on Ralph can be found here: “<a href="https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/ralph-terry/%20">https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/ralph-terry/ </a>” and in the book: “Right Down The Middle: The Ralph Terry Story” with John Wooley.On November 12, 1960, he married Tanya Cecilia Simmons in Kansas City, Kansas. She survives.Other survivors include; two sons, Raif Terry and Gabe Terry, both of
 Larned; two grandchildren, Olivia (Drew) Brown, Wichita, Corbin Terry, 
Oklahoma City, OK; two great grandchildren, Elena and Noah Brown, and 
three half siblings, Sue Dawes Call, Oklahoma, Bill Dawes and Mike 
(Dorinne) Dawes, both of Florida.He was preceded in death by; his parents and a brother, John Terry.Private family services will be held.&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Larned Recreation Commission in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

Ralph Willard Terry

Joyce Ann Weis, 87, passed away March 15, 2022, at Medicalodges of 
Great Bend. She was born on January 1, 1935, in Decatur County, Kan., to
 Peter and Bertha (Woerpel) Pope. She married Wilbur “Dean” Weis July 
14, 1953 at Colby, Kan.&nbsp;

A longtime Great Bend resident, Joyce was a daycare provider and a 
cook at KFC in Great Bend. She had previously lived in Perryton, Texas, 
and in Ulysses where she worked for a water well service and liquor 
store. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima 
Catholic Church, Altar Society and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
 Joyce was an avid collector of beanie babies and bells. She especially 
loved to spend time with her family and play cards.

Survivors include, her husband, Dean Weis of the home; three sons, 
Michael Weis and wife Karen of San Antonio, Texas, Timothy Weis and wife
 Diane of Fontana and Jeff Weis and wife Michele of Edmond, Oklahoma; 
three daughters, Jennifer Reynolds and husband Robert of Guymon, 
Oklahoma, Debbie Wood and husband Russell of Spearville and Nikki 
Zamarripa and husband Paul of Great Bend; twenty grandchildren; and 
twenty five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her 
parents; her brothers, Robert Pope, Rueben Pope and Rollie Pope; her 
sisters, Phyllis Hensley, Phylia Brantley, Betty Wallace and infant 
sister Madona Lea Pope; a grandson, Casey Weis; and a great grandson, 
Easton Weis.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, March 
20, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 
6:00 to 7:00 p.m., and a Vigil service held at 7:00 p.m. The family asks
 that you wear blue jeans and KU attire for the Vigil service. Funeral 
service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 21, 2022, at St. Rose 
of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu 
presiding. Inurnment will be at the Seldon Cemetery at a later date. 


Memorials have been designated to Kindred Hospice, Prince of Peace 
Parish or for Masses, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Joyce Ann Weis, 87, passed away March 15, 2022, at Medicalodges of 
Great Bend. She was born on January 1, 1935, in Decatur County, Kan., to
 Peter and Bertha (Woerpel) Pope. She married Wilbur “Dean” Weis July 
14, 1953 at Colby, Kan.&nbsp;A longtime Great Bend resident, Joyce was a daycare provider and a 
cook at KFC in Great Bend. She had previously lived in Perryton, Texas, 
and in Ulysses where she worked for a water well service and liquor 
store. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima 
Catholic Church, Altar Society and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
 Joyce was an avid collector of beanie babies and bells. She especially 
loved to spend time with her family and play cards.Survivors include, her husband, Dean Weis of the home; three sons, 
Michael Weis and wife Karen of San Antonio, Texas, Timothy Weis and wife
 Diane of Fontana and Jeff Weis and wife Michele of Edmond, Oklahoma; 
three daughters, Jennifer Reynolds and husband Robert of Guymon, 
Oklahoma, Debbie Wood and husband Russell of Spearville and Nikki 
Zamarripa and husband Paul of Great Bend; twenty grandchildren; and 
twenty five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her 
parents; her brothers, Robert Pope, Rueben Pope and Rollie Pope; her 
sisters, Phyllis Hensley, Phylia Brantley, Betty Wallace and infant 
sister Madona Lea Pope; a grandson, Casey Weis; and a great grandson, 
Easton Weis.Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, March 
20, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 
6:00 to 7:00 p.m., and a Vigil service held at 7:00 p.m. The family asks
 that you wear blue jeans and KU attire for the Vigil service. Funeral 
service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 21, 2022, at St. Rose 
of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu 
presiding. Inurnment will be at the Seldon Cemetery at a later date. 
Memorials have been designated to Kindred Hospice, Prince of Peace 
Parish or for Masses, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Joyce Ann Weis

Donald “Don” Weber, age 81, of Victoria, Kansas died Monday, March 14, 2022, at the Topside Manor Care Center in Goodland, Kansas.

He was born September 15, 1940, in Hays, Kansas, to Raymond and Katherine (Kappel) Weber.

He was a common laborer working in construction and brick laying. &nbsp;He grew up and attended school in Victoria, and moved to the Goodland three years ago. &nbsp;He was a &nbsp;member of the Basilica of St. Fidelis. &nbsp;Don enjoyed fishing and constructing yard art.

Survivors include his daughter, Donna Hashenberger and husband, Ron, Hays, KS; his grandchildren, Kimberly Weber, Jessica Gibson,&nbsp;Erica Gibson, all of Hays, KS;&nbsp;his great grandchild, Alexander Warden.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his former wife, Genevieve (Gerhardt); his brother, Robert Weber; his sisters, Rose Weber and Theresa Weber; his infant brother, Daniel; and his infant sisters, Elizabeth and Dolores.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 19, 2022, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father James Moster&nbsp;O.F.M. Cap. officiating. &nbsp;Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.

Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday, at The Basilica of St.&nbsp; Fidelis. Memorial at suggested to St. Fidelis Cemetery in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;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 &nbsp;by guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Donald “Don” Weber, age 81, of Victoria, Kansas died Monday, March 14, 2022, at the Topside Manor Care Center in Goodland, Kansas.He was born September 15, 1940, in Hays, Kansas, to Raymond and Katherine (Kappel) Weber.He was a common laborer working in construction and brick laying. &nbsp;He grew up and attended school in Victoria, and moved to the Goodland three years ago. &nbsp;He was a &nbsp;member of the Basilica of St. Fidelis. &nbsp;Don enjoyed fishing and constructing yard art.Survivors include his daughter, Donna Hashenberger and husband, Ron, Hays, KS; his grandchildren, Kimberly Weber, Jessica Gibson,&nbsp;Erica Gibson, all of Hays, KS;&nbsp;his great grandchild, Alexander Warden.He was preceded in death by his parents; his former wife, Genevieve (Gerhardt); his brother, Robert Weber; his sisters, Rose Weber and Theresa Weber; his infant brother, Daniel; and his infant sisters, Elizabeth and Dolores.A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 19, 2022, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father James Moster&nbsp;O.F.M. Cap. officiating. &nbsp;Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday, at The Basilica of St.&nbsp; Fidelis. Memorial at suggested to St. Fidelis Cemetery in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;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 &nbsp;by guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Donald 'Don' Weber

Opal Ann Ferguson, 83, passed away March 15, 2022, at her home in 
Great Bend. She was born September 25, 1938, at Squires, Mo. to Arthur 
&amp; Dollie Marie (Morrison) McKnight. She married Donald Gene Ferguson
 on May 19, 1955 at Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; He died September 3, 2010.

A longtime Great Bend resident, Opal worked on the brush line at 
Fuller Brush and was a bookkeeper and co-owner for Fergy's Enterprises. 
She enjoyed playing card games, going to the casino and motorcycle 
riding. She especially loved spending time with and taking vacations 
with her family.

Survivors include, her son, Darwin Ferguson and wife Diana, a 
daughter, Diann Garcia of Great Bend and a sister, Waneta Mason all of 
Great Bend; eight grandchildren, Darla Villalobos, Dana Hernandez, 
Kristy Creamer, Misty Skinner, Brandy Ferguson, Derrick Ferguson, Doug 
Ferguson and Dustin Ferguson; seventeen great grandchildren; and four 
great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her
 husband, Donald Ferguson; a son, Daryl Ferguson; a daughter, Donna Sue 
Ferguson; two daughters in law, Sharon Ferguson and Stacy Ferguson; and a
 sister, Dorothy Fletcher.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 17, 
2022, with family to receive friends at 7:00 p.m. Graveside service will
 be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2022 at the Great Bend 
Cemetery, with Pastor Kurt Spivey.&nbsp; 

Memorials have been designated to 
the American Cancer Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Opal Ann Ferguson, 83, passed away March 15, 2022, at her home in 
Great Bend. She was born September 25, 1938, at Squires, Mo. to Arthur 
&amp; Dollie Marie (Morrison) McKnight. She married Donald Gene Ferguson
 on May 19, 1955 at Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; He died September 3, 2010.A longtime Great Bend resident, Opal worked on the brush line at 
Fuller Brush and was a bookkeeper and co-owner for Fergy's Enterprises. 
She enjoyed playing card games, going to the casino and motorcycle 
riding. She especially loved spending time with and taking vacations 
with her family.Survivors include, her son, Darwin Ferguson and wife Diana, a 
daughter, Diann Garcia of Great Bend and a sister, Waneta Mason all of 
Great Bend; eight grandchildren, Darla Villalobos, Dana Hernandez, 
Kristy Creamer, Misty Skinner, Brandy Ferguson, Derrick Ferguson, Doug 
Ferguson and Dustin Ferguson; seventeen great grandchildren; and four 
great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her
 husband, Donald Ferguson; a son, Daryl Ferguson; a daughter, Donna Sue 
Ferguson; two daughters in law, Sharon Ferguson and Stacy Ferguson; and a
 sister, Dorothy Fletcher.Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 17, 
2022, with family to receive friends at 7:00 p.m. Graveside service will
 be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2022 at the Great Bend 
Cemetery, with Pastor Kurt Spivey.&nbsp; Memorials have been designated to 
the American Cancer Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Opal Ann Ferguson

Ronald Dee Underwood was born on 01/21/1948 in Agra, KS, in his 
family home.&nbsp; He attended Agra schools, graduating in 1966, enjoying 
baseball, basketball, and track and field while in school.&nbsp; As for 
academics, he excelled in math and was really the only subject that he 
cared much about; in his words, “there is only one answer; numbers make 
sense.”&nbsp; Thus, with this thinking, Ron attended Fort Hays State 
University, and graduated in 1970 with a Bachelor’s in Accounting.&nbsp;

Ron met Joyce Dusin at the Phillipsburg bowling alley in 1973 and the
 two of them wed on February 16, 1974.&nbsp; The newly married couple ended 
up in Everest, KS, where Ron accepted a job at Evans Grain.&nbsp; The couple 
built their home there and have remained in Everest ever since.&nbsp;

The couple had a daughter, Billie Jo, on November 25, 1981.&nbsp; Billie 
Jo grew up at the ball field either playing in the dirt on the field as 
she got older, where her dad coached and ran the ball program with the 
help of Joyce for 18 years.&nbsp; When Ron was not coaching, you could still 
find him at the ball field umpiring or helping out in the concession 
stand.&nbsp;

After 22 years of working for the elevator in Everest, Ron went to 
work for the Golden Eagle Casino, starting as a cashier and working his 
way up to cage manager.&nbsp; Ron thoroughly enjoyed his time at the casino 
and the people he worked with, not retiring until 2019, after being 
there for 23 years.&nbsp;

Billie Jo married in April 2008 to Rick Boykin.&nbsp; With this union 
brought about an instant family as Rick had three daughters already; 
Camryn 3 at the time, and the twins, Alexandria and Briahna age 1.&nbsp; Ron 
and Joyce enjoyed watching the girls grow up, and then on June 9, 2009, a
 grandson (much needed), Ryland Benjamin Boykin, was born.&nbsp; Ron could 
not be more proud to have a grandson, and the bond between the two was 
instant.&nbsp; Up until the time of his passing, Ron enjoyed watching all 
four kids play sports; what he looked forward to the most. &nbsp;His absence 
in the stands will be noticed immensely.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

When Ron was not being grandpa, he enjoyed watching the Kansas City 
Royals, Kansas City Chiefs, but most of all, KU basketball.&nbsp; Before he 
went in for surgery, all Ron was concerned about was being awake and 
feeling well enough to get his brackets filled out for March Madness. 
Unfortunately, Ron passed away in the early morning hours of March 13th; however, his family knows he is still not missing a game and cheering on from above.

Survivors include his wife Joyce; daughter Billie Boykin and husband 
Rick of Horton, KS; four grandchildren: Ryland, Camyrn, Ali, and Bri 
Boykin; a sister Peggy Gale and husband Loren of Agra, KS; sister-in-law
 Carolyn Underwood of Bennington; nieces; and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Jerry Underwood.&nbsp;

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2022, in 
the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Lee Bennight
 officiating.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page</a>.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Agra Cemetery, Agra, KS.

Mr. Underwood will lie in state Wednesday from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. 
and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 
Phillipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Children’s Mercy Hospital 
c/o Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, PO Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.

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 </figure>Ronald Dee Underwood was born on 01/21/1948 in Agra, KS, in his 
family home.&nbsp; He attended Agra schools, graduating in 1966, enjoying 
baseball, basketball, and track and field while in school.&nbsp; As for 
academics, he excelled in math and was really the only subject that he 
cared much about; in his words, “there is only one answer; numbers make 
sense.”&nbsp; Thus, with this thinking, Ron attended Fort Hays State 
University, and graduated in 1970 with a Bachelor’s in Accounting.&nbsp;Ron met Joyce Dusin at the Phillipsburg bowling alley in 1973 and the
 two of them wed on February 16, 1974.&nbsp; The newly married couple ended 
up in Everest, KS, where Ron accepted a job at Evans Grain.&nbsp; The couple 
built their home there and have remained in Everest ever since.&nbsp;The couple had a daughter, Billie Jo, on November 25, 1981.&nbsp; Billie 
Jo grew up at the ball field either playing in the dirt on the field as 
she got older, where her dad coached and ran the ball program with the 
help of Joyce for 18 years.&nbsp; When Ron was not coaching, you could still 
find him at the ball field umpiring or helping out in the concession 
stand.&nbsp;After 22 years of working for the elevator in Everest, Ron went to 
work for the Golden Eagle Casino, starting as a cashier and working his 
way up to cage manager.&nbsp; Ron thoroughly enjoyed his time at the casino 
and the people he worked with, not retiring until 2019, after being 
there for 23 years.&nbsp;Billie Jo married in April 2008 to Rick Boykin.&nbsp; With this union 
brought about an instant family as Rick had three daughters already; 
Camryn 3 at the time, and the twins, Alexandria and Briahna age 1.&nbsp; Ron 
and Joyce enjoyed watching the girls grow up, and then on June 9, 2009, a
 grandson (much needed), Ryland Benjamin Boykin, was born.&nbsp; Ron could 
not be more proud to have a grandson, and the bond between the two was 
instant.&nbsp; Up until the time of his passing, Ron enjoyed watching all 
four kids play sports; what he looked forward to the most. &nbsp;His absence 
in the stands will be noticed immensely.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;When Ron was not being grandpa, he enjoyed watching the Kansas City 
Royals, Kansas City Chiefs, but most of all, KU basketball.&nbsp; Before he 
went in for surgery, all Ron was concerned about was being awake and 
feeling well enough to get his brackets filled out for March Madness. 
Unfortunately, Ron passed away in the early morning hours of March 13th; however, his family knows he is still not missing a game and cheering on from above.Survivors include his wife Joyce; daughter Billie Boykin and husband 
Rick of Horton, KS; four grandchildren: Ryland, Camyrn, Ali, and Bri 
Boykin; a sister Peggy Gale and husband Loren of Agra, KS; sister-in-law
 Carolyn Underwood of Bennington; nieces; and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Jerry Underwood.&nbsp;Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2022, in 
the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Lee Bennight
 officiating.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page</a>.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Agra Cemetery, Agra, KS.Mr. Underwood will lie in state Wednesday from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. 
and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 
Phillipsburg.Memorial contributions may be made to the Children’s Mercy Hospital 
c/o Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, PO Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.

Ronald Dee Underwood

Bobby Lee&nbsp;“B.L.”&nbsp;Schulz, 97, of Russell, Kansas, passed away&nbsp;Friday,&nbsp;February&nbsp;4, 2022, at the Brookdale Senior Living in Hays, Kansas.

B.L. was born July 29, 1924, in Greensburg, Kansas. &nbsp;The&nbsp;son of Robert Emmet&nbsp;and Fanny Maude(Hunsley)&nbsp;Schulz. &nbsp;He grew up in Greensburg and graduated from Greensburg High School,&nbsp;where he lettered in all sports and music. &nbsp;He&nbsp;played on the 41/42&nbsp;Kansas University&nbsp;Jayhawks&nbsp;basketball&nbsp;team and pledged Kappa Sigma. He maintained lifelong ties with friends he made that year.&nbsp;He then served his country in the U.S. Army. During World War&nbsp;II, he was stationed in Europe with the Grave Registration unit. &nbsp;B.L. received medical training and his Bachelors&nbsp;degree while on active duty at Washington-Jefferson College in Pennsylvania. While there he continued playing basketball and participated in the NIT Tournament before shipping overseas.&nbsp;He&nbsp;was stationed in England before being sent to a hospital in France and&nbsp;later being assigned to Graves&nbsp;Registration in France and Luxembourg. While in Luxembourg, he oversaw the burial of Gen. George&nbsp; S. Patton.&nbsp;When he returned to the United States, he used the G.I. Bill to attend the University of Kansas City Dental School&nbsp;graduating with a degree in Dentistry. His Father and Uncle were also alumni of the school.

B.L. was united in marriage to Lorraine&nbsp;“Larri”&nbsp;Lewis on April 8, 1951, at his parent’s home in Greensburg. &nbsp;This union was blessed with four children; Don, Diane, Dean,&nbsp;and Dana. &nbsp;They made their home in Russell, Kansas,&nbsp;where he&nbsp;practiced&nbsp;dentistry for over forty years. &nbsp;He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Russell,&nbsp;a life&nbsp;member of the Russell V.F.W. Post #6240, the Russell American Legion Post #99, 75-year member of the Russell Masonic Lodge&nbsp;#177,&nbsp;Isis Shrine, Russell Elks Lodge,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Russell Kiwanis&nbsp;Club. &nbsp;He&nbsp;also&nbsp;was&nbsp;active in the&nbsp;Arbor&nbsp;Foundation&nbsp;and the Russell Tree Board.&nbsp;He enjoyed playing golf, hunting, fishing, snow skiing, and singing in his leisure time.

B.L.’s&nbsp;surviving family includes&nbsp;his&nbsp;daughter, Diane Schulz of Washington, D.C.; two sons, R.Dean Schulz (Sue) of Hays, Kansas and Dana Schulz (Barbara) of Cody,&nbsp;Wyoming; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

B.L. was preceded in death by his parents,&nbsp;loving&nbsp;wife Lorraine on March 13,&nbsp;2014; son Don Schulz;&nbsp;three brothers, Vern Dean Schulz,&nbsp;Billy Gene Schulz,&nbsp;and an infant brother&nbsp;Robert.

Memorial Services will be held at a&nbsp;later date. &nbsp;Cremation has taken place. &nbsp;Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of&nbsp;these&nbsp;arrangements.

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 </figure>Bobby Lee&nbsp;“B.L.”&nbsp;Schulz, 97, of Russell, Kansas, passed away&nbsp;Friday,&nbsp;February&nbsp;4, 2022, at the Brookdale Senior Living in Hays, Kansas.B.L. was born July 29, 1924, in Greensburg, Kansas. &nbsp;The&nbsp;son of Robert Emmet&nbsp;and Fanny Maude(Hunsley)&nbsp;Schulz. &nbsp;He grew up in Greensburg and graduated from Greensburg High School,&nbsp;where he lettered in all sports and music. &nbsp;He&nbsp;played on the 41/42&nbsp;Kansas University&nbsp;Jayhawks&nbsp;basketball&nbsp;team and pledged Kappa Sigma. He maintained lifelong ties with friends he made that year.&nbsp;He then served his country in the U.S. Army. During World War&nbsp;II, he was stationed in Europe with the Grave Registration unit. &nbsp;B.L. received medical training and his Bachelors&nbsp;degree while on active duty at Washington-Jefferson College in Pennsylvania. While there he continued playing basketball and participated in the NIT Tournament before shipping overseas.&nbsp;He&nbsp;was stationed in England before being sent to a hospital in France and&nbsp;later being assigned to Graves&nbsp;Registration in France and Luxembourg. While in Luxembourg, he oversaw the burial of Gen. George&nbsp; S. Patton.&nbsp;When he returned to the United States, he used the G.I. Bill to attend the University of Kansas City Dental School&nbsp;graduating with a degree in Dentistry. His Father and Uncle were also alumni of the school.B.L. was united in marriage to Lorraine&nbsp;“Larri”&nbsp;Lewis on April 8, 1951, at his parent’s home in Greensburg. &nbsp;This union was blessed with four children; Don, Diane, Dean,&nbsp;and Dana. &nbsp;They made their home in Russell, Kansas,&nbsp;where he&nbsp;practiced&nbsp;dentistry for over forty years. &nbsp;He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Russell,&nbsp;a life&nbsp;member of the Russell V.F.W. Post #6240, the Russell American Legion Post #99, 75-year member of the Russell Masonic Lodge&nbsp;#177,&nbsp;Isis Shrine, Russell Elks Lodge,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Russell Kiwanis&nbsp;Club. &nbsp;He&nbsp;also&nbsp;was&nbsp;active in the&nbsp;Arbor&nbsp;Foundation&nbsp;and the Russell Tree Board.&nbsp;He enjoyed playing golf, hunting, fishing, snow skiing, and singing in his leisure time.B.L.’s&nbsp;surviving family includes&nbsp;his&nbsp;daughter, Diane Schulz of Washington, D.C.; two sons, R.Dean Schulz (Sue) of Hays, Kansas and Dana Schulz (Barbara) of Cody,&nbsp;Wyoming; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.B.L. was preceded in death by his parents,&nbsp;loving&nbsp;wife Lorraine on March 13,&nbsp;2014; son Don Schulz;&nbsp;three brothers, Vern Dean Schulz,&nbsp;Billy Gene Schulz,&nbsp;and an infant brother&nbsp;Robert.Memorial Services will be held at a&nbsp;later date. &nbsp;Cremation has taken place. &nbsp;Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of&nbsp;these&nbsp;arrangements.

Bobby Lee 'B.L.' Schulz

Frances A. Wendler, 94, died Monday, March 14, 2022, at Reflection Living of Dodge City.

She was born September 1, 1927, in Ness County, Kansas, the daughter 
of Walter and Anna (Fercking) Coker.&nbsp; She was a graduate of Ness City 
High School and was the Secretary for the Superintendent of Ness City 
Schools.

She was a member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Altar 
Society both in Dodge City.&nbsp; She enjoyed gardening, flowers and sewing.

On May 18, 1948, she married Chester “Curly” Wendler at Ness City. 
They then moved to Dodge City and operated several taverns including 
Curly’s Tavern. He preceded her in death on November 23, 1985.

Survivors include: 2 daughters, Vickie Waddell and husband Robert, 
Dodge City; Michelle Frazier and husband Leon, Dodge City; her son, 
Frank Wendler, Garden City; 2 brothers, Walter Lee Coker, Topeka and 
Doug Coker, Phoenix, Arizona; a sister, Margaret Rohr, Neosho, Missouri;
 8 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 3 great-great 
grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers, Don, 
Martin, John and Raymond Coker and 4 sisters, Helen Schrader, Reba 
Kolbeck, Phyllis Schuette and Shirley Stein.

Vigil service will be at 7:00 pm Friday, March 18, 2022, at Ziegler 
Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Saturday 
at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge City with Fr. Wesley 
Schawe presiding.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge 
City.&nbsp; Visitation will be Friday from noon to 7:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral
 Chapel.

The family suggests memorials to Sacred Heart School Endowment Fund in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Frances A. Wendler, 94, died Monday, March 14, 2022, at Reflection Living of Dodge City.She was born September 1, 1927, in Ness County, Kansas, the daughter 
of Walter and Anna (Fercking) Coker.&nbsp; She was a graduate of Ness City 
High School and was the Secretary for the Superintendent of Ness City 
Schools.She was a member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Altar 
Society both in Dodge City.&nbsp; She enjoyed gardening, flowers and sewing.On May 18, 1948, she married Chester “Curly” Wendler at Ness City. 
They then moved to Dodge City and operated several taverns including 
Curly’s Tavern. He preceded her in death on November 23, 1985.Survivors include: 2 daughters, Vickie Waddell and husband Robert, 
Dodge City; Michelle Frazier and husband Leon, Dodge City; her son, 
Frank Wendler, Garden City; 2 brothers, Walter Lee Coker, Topeka and 
Doug Coker, Phoenix, Arizona; a sister, Margaret Rohr, Neosho, Missouri;
 8 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 3 great-great 
grandchildren.She was also preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers, Don, 
Martin, John and Raymond Coker and 4 sisters, Helen Schrader, Reba 
Kolbeck, Phyllis Schuette and Shirley Stein.Vigil service will be at 7:00 pm Friday, March 18, 2022, at Ziegler 
Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Saturday 
at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge City with Fr. Wesley 
Schawe presiding.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge 
City.&nbsp; Visitation will be Friday from noon to 7:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral
 Chapel.The family suggests memorials to Sacred Heart School Endowment Fund in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp;

Frances A. Wendler

Thomas “Tom” Patrick Brown, was born March 10, 1945 in Colby, KS. He was
 the 11th child of Wenzle and Dora Brown. The Lord called him home March
 14, 2022 at the age of 77 years and 4 days. 
The family lived 18 miles southeast of Atwood, KS. He attended the 
Valley View Country School until he was in the 7th grade, when the 
school was closed. He then attended 1 year at the Catholic school in 
Atwood, KS and 1 year at the Catholic school in Victoria, KS. In 1960 he
 returned home to help his dad and brother, Harvey, on the family farm. 
On May 25th, 1968, Tom and Margaret Janousek were united in marriage, in
 Trenton, NE. They made their home at Albert Yost’s farm for 12 years. 
They had 3 children; MeLinda, Tom Jr. and Monica. 
In 1980, he moved his family northwest of Rexford, KS to work for John 
Ostmeyer, then later worked for Ken Poland north of Gem, KS. Tom moved 
his family, in 1990, 18 miles southeast of Atwood, KS, after he was able
 to purchase the family farm. Tom enjoyed raising stock cows, pigs, 
sheep and milking cows. He loved all aspects of farming, using his John 
Deere equipment when putting up wheat. He got the most enjoyment from 
cutting, raking and baling alfalfa, which he had been perfecting since 
he was a young boy. 
Tom enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and neighbors. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Emmeran Brown, Anton 
(Mary) Brown, Joe (Wilma) (Bernadine) Brown, Harvey Brown, Robert Brown 
and Wenzel Brown Jr.; sisters, Lillian (Carl) Wahrman, Alvina (Richard) 
Gamblin and Dorothy (Richard) Taylor, brother-in-law, Bernard Sis and 
granddaughter, Shanelle Padilla. 
He is survived by his wife, Margaret, of the home; children, MeLinda 
(Marty) Barth, of Hays, KS, Tom Jr. (Geri), of Colby, KS and Monica 
(Bill) Beckman, of Grinnell, KS; grandchildren; Monteene (Austin) 
Carter, Marcy (Daniel) Munday, Tray Brown (Chloe), Chase Brown, Patrick 
Johnson, Marissa Johnson, Waylon Beckman and Gabe Albers; 
great-grandchildren; Teej and Truett Carter; sister, Delpha Sis, of 
Atwood, KS; sister-in-law, Jean Brown, Atwood, KS and numerous nieces 
and nephews. 
Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Sacred
 Heart Catholic Church, Atwood, with a Vigil at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will
 be at 2 p.m., Friday, March 18, at the church, with burial following at
 St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Rawlins County, KS. Memorials are suggested to 
the family to be designated at a later date and may be sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. Online information and 
condolences at www.baalmannmorutary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Thomas “Tom” Patrick Brown, was born March 10, 1945 in Colby, KS. He was
 the 11th child of Wenzle and Dora Brown. The Lord called him home March
 14, 2022 at the age of 77 years and 4 days. 
The family lived 18 miles southeast of Atwood, KS. He attended the 
Valley View Country School until he was in the 7th grade, when the 
school was closed. He then attended 1 year at the Catholic school in 
Atwood, KS and 1 year at the Catholic school in Victoria, KS. In 1960 he
 returned home to help his dad and brother, Harvey, on the family farm. 
On May 25th, 1968, Tom and Margaret Janousek were united in marriage, in
 Trenton, NE. They made their home at Albert Yost’s farm for 12 years. 
They had 3 children; MeLinda, Tom Jr. and Monica. 
In 1980, he moved his family northwest of Rexford, KS to work for John 
Ostmeyer, then later worked for Ken Poland north of Gem, KS. Tom moved 
his family, in 1990, 18 miles southeast of Atwood, KS, after he was able
 to purchase the family farm. Tom enjoyed raising stock cows, pigs, 
sheep and milking cows. He loved all aspects of farming, using his John 
Deere equipment when putting up wheat. He got the most enjoyment from 
cutting, raking and baling alfalfa, which he had been perfecting since 
he was a young boy. 
Tom enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and neighbors. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Emmeran Brown, Anton 
(Mary) Brown, Joe (Wilma) (Bernadine) Brown, Harvey Brown, Robert Brown 
and Wenzel Brown Jr.; sisters, Lillian (Carl) Wahrman, Alvina (Richard) 
Gamblin and Dorothy (Richard) Taylor, brother-in-law, Bernard Sis and 
granddaughter, Shanelle Padilla. 
He is survived by his wife, Margaret, of the home; children, MeLinda 
(Marty) Barth, of Hays, KS, Tom Jr. (Geri), of Colby, KS and Monica 
(Bill) Beckman, of Grinnell, KS; grandchildren; Monteene (Austin) 
Carter, Marcy (Daniel) Munday, Tray Brown (Chloe), Chase Brown, Patrick 
Johnson, Marissa Johnson, Waylon Beckman and Gabe Albers; 
great-grandchildren; Teej and Truett Carter; sister, Delpha Sis, of 
Atwood, KS; sister-in-law, Jean Brown, Atwood, KS and numerous nieces 
and nephews. 
Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Sacred
 Heart Catholic Church, Atwood, with a Vigil at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will
 be at 2 p.m., Friday, March 18, at the church, with burial following at
 St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Rawlins County, KS. Memorials are suggested to 
the family to be designated at a later date and may be sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. Online information and 
condolences at www.baalmannmorutary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Thomas 'Tom' Patrick Brown

Arbutus Ann “Boots” Maltby, 80, passed away March 15, 2022, at 
Medicalodges of Kinsley. She was born on March 18, 1941, at Bison, 
Kansas to Joe G. &amp; Hilda (VonFeldt) Basgall. She married Bobby 
Maltby on June 23, 1962, at Loretta, Kansas. He died July 15, 2021.

A current Great Bend resident, Boots had previously lived in Midland,
 Texas and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was a member of Prince of Peace 
Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Boots loved to cook and sew.
 She was also an avid reader.

Survivors include numerous beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and
 great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Maltby; 
her parents, Joe and Hilda Basgall; three brothers and their spouses, 
Marvin and Sandy Basgall, Eddie and Lily Basgall, and Delbert and 
MaryEllen Basgall; and her sister and brother-in-law Vera and Vern 
Bellendir.

An Altar Society Rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m., Friday, March 18, 
2022, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m., all at St. 
Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Aneesh 
Parappanattu, and Father Terrance Klein presiding. Interment will be in 
the Great Bend Cemetery. 

Memorials have been designated to Prince of 
Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Arbutus Ann “Boots” Maltby, 80, passed away March 15, 2022, at 
Medicalodges of Kinsley. She was born on March 18, 1941, at Bison, 
Kansas to Joe G. &amp; Hilda (VonFeldt) Basgall. She married Bobby 
Maltby on June 23, 1962, at Loretta, Kansas. He died July 15, 2021.A current Great Bend resident, Boots had previously lived in Midland,
 Texas and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was a member of Prince of Peace 
Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Boots loved to cook and sew.
 She was also an avid reader.Survivors include numerous beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and
 great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Maltby; 
her parents, Joe and Hilda Basgall; three brothers and their spouses, 
Marvin and Sandy Basgall, Eddie and Lily Basgall, and Delbert and 
MaryEllen Basgall; and her sister and brother-in-law Vera and Vern 
Bellendir.An Altar Society Rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m., Friday, March 18, 
2022, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m., all at St. 
Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Aneesh 
Parappanattu, and Father Terrance Klein presiding. Interment will be in 
the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Prince of 
Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Arbutus Ann 'Boots' Maltby

Rebecca&nbsp;Lynn&nbsp;Beery-Willis, age 57 of Hays, Kansas died Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

She was born April 23, 1964, in Russell, Kansas, to Charles Burton and Barbara C. (Froelich) Beery. &nbsp;

She was a nurses aid for a number of years working in area nursing homes. &nbsp;She grew up north of Walker,&nbsp;attended Victoria Grade School and Victoria High School. &nbsp;

Survivors include her children, Ellynora&nbsp;Beery and Marcus, Wichita, KS; John Allen, Hays, KS; Bryce Willis&nbsp;and Shambre, Wichita, KS; her father, Burton Beery, Gorham, KS;&nbsp;her brothers, Charles Beery and wife, Lisa, Salina, KS; William Bradley Beery, Gorham, KS;&nbsp;her step-brother, Adam Brown, McPherson, KS; her&nbsp;half-sister, Amy Beery, Kansas City, MO; and&nbsp;her five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother, and a granddaughter.

Services will be at&nbsp;11:00 A.M. Friday, March 18, 2022, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas with Rev. Delbert Stanton officiating. &nbsp;Burial will be in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Walker, Kansas.

Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.

Memorials are suggested&nbsp;payable to: St. Ann’s Cemetery in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;&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 &nbsp;by guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Rebecca&nbsp;Lynn&nbsp;Beery-Willis, age 57 of Hays, Kansas died Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.She was born April 23, 1964, in Russell, Kansas, to Charles Burton and Barbara C. (Froelich) Beery. &nbsp;She was a nurses aid for a number of years working in area nursing homes. &nbsp;She grew up north of Walker,&nbsp;attended Victoria Grade School and Victoria High School. &nbsp;Survivors include her children, Ellynora&nbsp;Beery and Marcus, Wichita, KS; John Allen, Hays, KS; Bryce Willis&nbsp;and Shambre, Wichita, KS; her father, Burton Beery, Gorham, KS;&nbsp;her brothers, Charles Beery and wife, Lisa, Salina, KS; William Bradley Beery, Gorham, KS;&nbsp;her step-brother, Adam Brown, McPherson, KS; her&nbsp;half-sister, Amy Beery, Kansas City, MO; and&nbsp;her five grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her mother, and a granddaughter.Services will be at&nbsp;11:00 A.M. Friday, March 18, 2022, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas with Rev. Delbert Stanton officiating. &nbsp;Burial will be in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Walker, Kansas.Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.Memorials are suggested&nbsp;payable to: St. Ann’s Cemetery in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;&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 &nbsp;by guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Rebecca Lynn Beery-Willis

Nathan David Stanton, beloved husband, father, son, encourager and 
friend, died on Saturday, March 12th, 2022, at the age of 52 in his home 
in Salina, Kansas, at the end of a brave two-year battle with ALS.

Nathan was born on July 15, 1969, in Salina, Kansas, the son of 
Marshall P. Stanton and Janice (Duryee) Stanton, having childhood homes 
in Salina, Colby and Hutchinson before graduating from Salina Central 
High School in 1987, Kansas Wesleyan University (BA) in 1991, St. Paul 
School of Theology (M. Divinity) in 1996, and Kansas State University 
(MA, Theater) in 1999.

On December 17, 1994, Nathan married Brenda (Meyers) in her hometown 
of Kiowa, Kansas. Their 27 years of marriage took them on adventures in 
the early years from pursuing their masters degrees together as poor 
graduate students, to acting as resident directors for KWU while Nathan 
worked as a drug and alcohol prevention coordinator at Central Kansas 
Foundation and then into their lifelong ministry in the United Methodist
 Church. Nathan’s first appointment was at St. Mark’s UMC in Wichita in 
1999. From there, they went on to minister at Plains-Kismet, Anthony, 
and Wichita Pleasant Valley UMCs. After 14 faithful years serving in 
local parishes, Nathan was honored to be appointed to the Great Plains 
Conference of the United Methodist Church as New Church Development 
Coordinator and in 2017, to his final professional title and one of his 
greatest joys, as Director of Congregational Excellence.

In Nathan’s four years as coordinator for new church development, 13 
new congregations were formed, a majority of which were predominantly 
Black, Hispanic and African congregations. He introduced Planter 
Incubator and Crucible programs for growing new churches, and he 
developed the 20 By 2020 plan to grow congregations in the Great Plains.

Nathan experienced so much joy during his brief 52 years of earthly 
life. Some of the greatest were experienced on the sidelines of 
ballgames, watching his boys play ball or wrestling. After his own 
football and wrestling experiences in high school and college, this was 
his pride as a father. His face lit up whenever one of his boys walked 
into a room. Nathan and Brenda shared a love of theatre and literature. 
So much time was spent enjoying movies and quietly reading together over
 a big cup of coffee.

Most of all, Nathan was loved. He was a friend to so many, always 
ready with a laugh and a word of encouragement. He was a leader, a 
mentor and had the ability to fill up a room with his silent, thoughtful
 strength. The twinkle in his eye, the dimple in his cheek and that 
contagious laugh would make you feel like the most important person in 
his world.

He was survived by his wife Brenda and three sons, Noah, Isaac and 
Eli, his parents, Marshall and Janice, and two siblings, Eric (Judy) and
 Kirsten (Raleigh). He had nephews, Jordan, Gabriel, Aaron and Henry, 
and nieces, Mary Rachel, Shelby, Alison, Olivia, McKenna and Madison.

Funeral services will be at 2:00pm on Friday, March 18, 2022, in Sam’s
 Chapel at Kansas Wesleyan University. Visitation will be made available
 immediately prior to the service, beginning at 1:00pm. A private 
graveside service will take place at a future date. 

Memorials can be 
made to the Nathan Stanton Memorial Fund or to Kansas Wesleyan 
University, care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

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 </figure>Nathan David Stanton, beloved husband, father, son, encourager and 
friend, died on Saturday, March 12th, 2022, at the age of 52 in his home 
in Salina, Kansas, at the end of a brave two-year battle with ALS.Nathan was born on July 15, 1969, in Salina, Kansas, the son of 
Marshall P. Stanton and Janice (Duryee) Stanton, having childhood homes 
in Salina, Colby and Hutchinson before graduating from Salina Central 
High School in 1987, Kansas Wesleyan University (BA) in 1991, St. Paul 
School of Theology (M. Divinity) in 1996, and Kansas State University 
(MA, Theater) in 1999.On December 17, 1994, Nathan married Brenda (Meyers) in her hometown 
of Kiowa, Kansas. Their 27 years of marriage took them on adventures in 
the early years from pursuing their masters degrees together as poor 
graduate students, to acting as resident directors for KWU while Nathan 
worked as a drug and alcohol prevention coordinator at Central Kansas 
Foundation and then into their lifelong ministry in the United Methodist
 Church. Nathan’s first appointment was at St. Mark’s UMC in Wichita in 
1999. From there, they went on to minister at Plains-Kismet, Anthony, 
and Wichita Pleasant Valley UMCs. After 14 faithful years serving in 
local parishes, Nathan was honored to be appointed to the Great Plains 
Conference of the United Methodist Church as New Church Development 
Coordinator and in 2017, to his final professional title and one of his 
greatest joys, as Director of Congregational Excellence.In Nathan’s four years as coordinator for new church development, 13 
new congregations were formed, a majority of which were predominantly 
Black, Hispanic and African congregations. He introduced Planter 
Incubator and Crucible programs for growing new churches, and he 
developed the 20 By 2020 plan to grow congregations in the Great Plains.Nathan experienced so much joy during his brief 52 years of earthly 
life. Some of the greatest were experienced on the sidelines of 
ballgames, watching his boys play ball or wrestling. After his own 
football and wrestling experiences in high school and college, this was 
his pride as a father. His face lit up whenever one of his boys walked 
into a room. Nathan and Brenda shared a love of theatre and literature. 
So much time was spent enjoying movies and quietly reading together over
 a big cup of coffee.Most of all, Nathan was loved. He was a friend to so many, always 
ready with a laugh and a word of encouragement. He was a leader, a 
mentor and had the ability to fill up a room with his silent, thoughtful
 strength. The twinkle in his eye, the dimple in his cheek and that 
contagious laugh would make you feel like the most important person in 
his world.He was survived by his wife Brenda and three sons, Noah, Isaac and 
Eli, his parents, Marshall and Janice, and two siblings, Eric (Judy) and
 Kirsten (Raleigh). He had nephews, Jordan, Gabriel, Aaron and Henry, 
and nieces, Mary Rachel, Shelby, Alison, Olivia, McKenna and Madison.Funeral services will be at 2:00pm on Friday, March 18, 2022, in Sam’s
 Chapel at Kansas Wesleyan University. Visitation will be made available
 immediately prior to the service, beginning at 1:00pm. A private 
graveside service will take place at a future date. Memorials can be 
made to the Nathan Stanton Memorial Fund or to Kansas Wesleyan 
University, care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

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