Sister Frances Biernacki, 94, died March 28, 2022, in the Dominican 
Sisters’ convent infirmary, Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born February 25, 1928,
 in Garden City, KS, the daughter of Francis and Rose Mary Wolf 
Biernacki.&nbsp; She entered the Dominican Sisters Community in 1943 and 
pronounced vows in 1946.&nbsp; Sister Frances celebrated seventy-five years 
of religious profession in 2021.

Sister Frances’s early ministry was in elementary education, teaching
 in Kansas and Colorado for twelve years.&nbsp; In 1956 she was assigned to 
begin a new mission in Nigeria, and later was instrumental in the 
founding of a Nigerian Dominican congregation, the Sisters of St. 
Catherine of Siena.&nbsp; Her twenty-one years of mission work included 
serving in Kenya and Niger.&nbsp; Between times of service in the missions, 
Sister Frances earned her MSW, ministering in that field for sixteen 
years.&nbsp; She retired to the motherhouse in Great Bend in 2000.

Sister Frances was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers 
(John Fred, Leroy, Edmond, Raymond Charlie, David), and two sisters 
(Rosella Billinger, Evelyn Biernacki).&nbsp;&nbsp; She is survived by a brother 
Ivan Biernacki of Slidell, LA,&nbsp; several nieces and nephews, as well as 
the Dominican Sisters of Peace.&nbsp;

A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 30.&nbsp; The 
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM on Thursday, March 31.&nbsp; 
Both will take place at the Sisters’ Convent.&nbsp; Burial will be in the 
Sisters’ Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials in honor of Sister Frances may
 be sent to Dominican Sisters of Peace, 2320 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH
 43219-2098.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Sister Frances Biernacki, 94, died March 28, 2022, in the Dominican 
Sisters’ convent infirmary, Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born February 25, 1928,
 in Garden City, KS, the daughter of Francis and Rose Mary Wolf 
Biernacki.&nbsp; She entered the Dominican Sisters Community in 1943 and 
pronounced vows in 1946.&nbsp; Sister Frances celebrated seventy-five years 
of religious profession in 2021.Sister Frances’s early ministry was in elementary education, teaching
 in Kansas and Colorado for twelve years.&nbsp; In 1956 she was assigned to 
begin a new mission in Nigeria, and later was instrumental in the 
founding of a Nigerian Dominican congregation, the Sisters of St. 
Catherine of Siena.&nbsp; Her twenty-one years of mission work included 
serving in Kenya and Niger.&nbsp; Between times of service in the missions, 
Sister Frances earned her MSW, ministering in that field for sixteen 
years.&nbsp; She retired to the motherhouse in Great Bend in 2000.Sister Frances was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers 
(John Fred, Leroy, Edmond, Raymond Charlie, David), and two sisters 
(Rosella Billinger, Evelyn Biernacki).&nbsp;&nbsp; She is survived by a brother 
Ivan Biernacki of Slidell, LA,&nbsp; several nieces and nephews, as well as 
the Dominican Sisters of Peace.&nbsp;A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 30.&nbsp; The 
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM on Thursday, March 31.&nbsp; 
Both will take place at the Sisters’ Convent.&nbsp; Burial will be in the 
Sisters’ Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials in honor of Sister Frances may
 be sent to Dominican Sisters of Peace, 2320 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH
 43219-2098.&nbsp;

Sister Frances Biernacki

Sister Ancilla Schawe, 100, died March 25, 2022, in the Dominican 
Sisters’ convent infirmary, Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born March 3, 1922, in 
Windthorst, KS, the daughter of Herman and Catherine Heeke Schawe.&nbsp; She 
entered the Dominican Sisters Community in 1943 and pronounced vows in 
1945.&nbsp; Sister Ancilla celebrated seventy-five years of religious 
profession in 2020.

Sister Ancilla ministered in the nursing profession.&nbsp; She served as 
supervisor, head nurse, or nursing director in hospitals in Great Bend, 
Garden City, Larned, and Lamar, CO, for 33 years.&nbsp; She then received 
training in pastoral care and ministered at Via Christi–St. Francis in 
Wichita for 22 years.&nbsp;&nbsp; She retired to the motherhouse in Great Bend in 
2004..

Sister Ancilla was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, 
Albert Schawe, and five sisters, Elizabeth Ackerman, Magdalen Ackerman, 
Virginia Gillogly, Gertrude Rueb, and Pauline Durler.&nbsp; She is survived 
by numerous nieces and nephews; as well as the Dominican Sisters of 
Peace.&nbsp;

A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, April 1.&nbsp; The Mass
 of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 on Saturday, April 2.&nbsp; Both will 
take place at the Sisters’ Convent.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Sisters’ 
Resurrection Cemetery.&nbsp;Memorials in honor of Sister Ancilla may be sent 
to Dominican Sisters of Peace, 2320 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 
43219-2098.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Sister Ancilla Schawe, 100, died March 25, 2022, in the Dominican 
Sisters’ convent infirmary, Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born March 3, 1922, in 
Windthorst, KS, the daughter of Herman and Catherine Heeke Schawe.&nbsp; She 
entered the Dominican Sisters Community in 1943 and pronounced vows in 
1945.&nbsp; Sister Ancilla celebrated seventy-five years of religious 
profession in 2020.Sister Ancilla ministered in the nursing profession.&nbsp; She served as 
supervisor, head nurse, or nursing director in hospitals in Great Bend, 
Garden City, Larned, and Lamar, CO, for 33 years.&nbsp; She then received 
training in pastoral care and ministered at Via Christi–St. Francis in 
Wichita for 22 years.&nbsp;&nbsp; She retired to the motherhouse in Great Bend in 
2004..Sister Ancilla was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, 
Albert Schawe, and five sisters, Elizabeth Ackerman, Magdalen Ackerman, 
Virginia Gillogly, Gertrude Rueb, and Pauline Durler.&nbsp; She is survived 
by numerous nieces and nephews; as well as the Dominican Sisters of 
Peace.&nbsp;A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, April 1.&nbsp; The Mass
 of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 on Saturday, April 2.&nbsp; Both will 
take place at the Sisters’ Convent.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Sisters’ 
Resurrection Cemetery.&nbsp;Memorials in honor of Sister Ancilla may be sent 
to Dominican Sisters of Peace, 2320 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 
43219-2098.&nbsp;

Sister Ancilla Schawe

Melva Arlene (Rassette) Peirano, 86, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp;

Melva was born August 24, 1935, in Dorrance, Kansas.&nbsp; The daughter of Walter and Minnie (Kaufman) Rassette.&nbsp; She grew up south of Dorrance on a farm and graduated from Dorrance High School with the class of 1953.&nbsp; The summer of her junior and senior year, Melva worked at the Russell State Bank.&nbsp; After graduation, she earned a permanent position and worked there for 35 years.&nbsp; She retired in 1996.&nbsp; Melva married Franklin Dean Peirano on October 17, 1954.&nbsp; They celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary in 2021.&nbsp; Their union was blessed with three children; Alan, Brenda, Curtis.&nbsp; They made their home in Russell, Kansas and retired there.

She was very active in her children's sports during their youth, taught Sunday school at Saint John's Lutheran Church and loved music.&nbsp; She was remembered for teaching her Sunday School classes songs on the autoharp.&nbsp; Melva also played the piano and was the main focus each Christmas with many carols.&nbsp; She assisted with the Brownies and Girl Scout Troups.

Melva is survived by husband Frank of the home: son, Alan Peirano (Pam) of Derby, Kansas, daughter, Brenda (Tom) of Bristol Connecticut, son, Curtis Peirano of Lake Wood, Colorado; sisters, Cleo Plaggerman (Larry) of Salina, Kansas, Pat Schempp (Andy) of Salina, Kansas, and Betty Ehrlich of Russell, Kansas: brother, Don Rassette (Cheryl) of El Paso, Texas; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Melva was preceded in death by her father Walter and mother Minnie; brother Ronald Rassette, sister Linda Weeks and brother-in-law Leroy Chet Ehrlich.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Celebration of Melva’s Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 1, 2022, at the St. John Lutheran Church of Russell.&nbsp; A private burial of ashes will take place at a later date.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; A 

Memorial has been established with St. John Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Melva Arlene (Rassette) Peirano, 86, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp;Melva was born August 24, 1935, in Dorrance, Kansas.&nbsp; The daughter of Walter and Minnie (Kaufman) Rassette.&nbsp; She grew up south of Dorrance on a farm and graduated from Dorrance High School with the class of 1953.&nbsp; The summer of her junior and senior year, Melva worked at the Russell State Bank.&nbsp; After graduation, she earned a permanent position and worked there for 35 years.&nbsp; She retired in 1996.&nbsp; Melva married Franklin Dean Peirano on October 17, 1954.&nbsp; They celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary in 2021.&nbsp; Their union was blessed with three children; Alan, Brenda, Curtis.&nbsp; They made their home in Russell, Kansas and retired there.She was very active in her children's sports during their youth, taught Sunday school at Saint John's Lutheran Church and loved music.&nbsp; She was remembered for teaching her Sunday School classes songs on the autoharp.&nbsp; Melva also played the piano and was the main focus each Christmas with many carols.&nbsp; She assisted with the Brownies and Girl Scout Troups.Melva is survived by husband Frank of the home: son, Alan Peirano (Pam) of Derby, Kansas, daughter, Brenda (Tom) of Bristol Connecticut, son, Curtis Peirano of Lake Wood, Colorado; sisters, Cleo Plaggerman (Larry) of Salina, Kansas, Pat Schempp (Andy) of Salina, Kansas, and Betty Ehrlich of Russell, Kansas: brother, Don Rassette (Cheryl) of El Paso, Texas; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.Melva was preceded in death by her father Walter and mother Minnie; brother Ronald Rassette, sister Linda Weeks and brother-in-law Leroy Chet Ehrlich.&nbsp;&nbsp;Celebration of Melva’s Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 1, 2022, at the St. John Lutheran Church of Russell.&nbsp; A private burial of ashes will take place at a later date.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with St. John Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Melva Arlene (Rassette) Peirano

Darryl Dean Bauman, 82, of&nbsp;Greensboro, NC&nbsp;passed away December 30, 
2021, at his Greensboro home.&nbsp;&nbsp;A memorial mass was held Saturday, January 8, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in 
Greensboro, NC.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Darryl was born January 7, 1939, in Goodland, KS to Leonard and 
Margaret (Cotter) Bauman.&nbsp;&nbsp;Darryl received his early education in 
Goodland.&nbsp;&nbsp;As a child, he was happy to serve as an altar boy at Sunday 
mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;He attended 
Goodland High School where he played football for the Goodland 
Cowboys.&nbsp;&nbsp;Darryl attended college at Kansas State University and was a 
member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity.&nbsp;&nbsp;He graduated from Fort Hays State
 University in 1961 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture.&nbsp;&nbsp;After 
college he joined the United States Army and was stationed in 
Germany.&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon completion of his military service he was employed by the
 United States Department of Labor working in Dodge City, KS, Kansas 
City, MO and Washington, D.C.&nbsp;&nbsp;He retired in 2004.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mr. Bauman was an active member at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in 
Greensboro, NC &nbsp;and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.&nbsp;&nbsp;Being a 
member of the Fourth Degree is the highest and most prestigious degree 
within the organization and is awarded to Sir Knights who are dedicated 
to the service of their church, country and order.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He enjoyed watching football, participating in activities with his 
children, refereeing youth soccer games and doing crossword puzzles.&nbsp;&nbsp;He
 liked spending time with his beloved grand-dogs, Teddy and Shadow.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Darryl was preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Margaret, and twin brother Jarrell Bauman.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He is survived by his wife, Gloria D. Bauman of the home; sister, 
Becky and husband Les &nbsp;Sheldon of Greeley, CO; children, Christie D. 
Pearson of Durham, NC, Douglas D. Bauman of Topeka, KS, and Jessica B. 
and husband Gary Hilliard of Greensboro, NC; and a host of family 
members and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;

An interment service will be held&nbsp;on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Location: Goodland Cemetery,&nbsp;North Main Street in Goodland.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mary’s 
Catholic Church – Fund for the Needy,&nbsp;1414 Gorrell Street, Greensboro, 
NC 27301.&nbsp;&nbsp;For information and online condolences 
visit&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

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 </figure>Darryl Dean Bauman, 82, of&nbsp;Greensboro, NC&nbsp;passed away December 30, 
2021, at his Greensboro home.&nbsp;&nbsp;A memorial mass was held Saturday, January 8, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in 
Greensboro, NC.&nbsp;&nbsp;Darryl was born January 7, 1939, in Goodland, KS to Leonard and 
Margaret (Cotter) Bauman.&nbsp;&nbsp;Darryl received his early education in 
Goodland.&nbsp;&nbsp;As a child, he was happy to serve as an altar boy at Sunday 
mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;He attended 
Goodland High School where he played football for the Goodland 
Cowboys.&nbsp;&nbsp;Darryl attended college at Kansas State University and was a 
member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity.&nbsp;&nbsp;He graduated from Fort Hays State
 University in 1961 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture.&nbsp;&nbsp;After 
college he joined the United States Army and was stationed in 
Germany.&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon completion of his military service he was employed by the
 United States Department of Labor working in Dodge City, KS, Kansas 
City, MO and Washington, D.C.&nbsp;&nbsp;He retired in 2004.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr. Bauman was an active member at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in 
Greensboro, NC &nbsp;and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.&nbsp;&nbsp;Being a 
member of the Fourth Degree is the highest and most prestigious degree 
within the organization and is awarded to Sir Knights who are dedicated 
to the service of their church, country and order.&nbsp;&nbsp;He enjoyed watching football, participating in activities with his 
children, refereeing youth soccer games and doing crossword puzzles.&nbsp;&nbsp;He
 liked spending time with his beloved grand-dogs, Teddy and Shadow.&nbsp;&nbsp;Darryl was preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Margaret, and twin brother Jarrell Bauman.&nbsp;&nbsp;He is survived by his wife, Gloria D. Bauman of the home; sister, 
Becky and husband Les &nbsp;Sheldon of Greeley, CO; children, Christie D. 
Pearson of Durham, NC, Douglas D. Bauman of Topeka, KS, and Jessica B. 
and husband Gary Hilliard of Greensboro, NC; and a host of family 
members and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;An interment service will be held&nbsp;on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Location: Goodland Cemetery,&nbsp;North Main Street in Goodland.&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mary’s 
Catholic Church – Fund for the Needy,&nbsp;1414 Gorrell Street, Greensboro, 
NC 27301.&nbsp;&nbsp;For information and online condolences 
visit&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

Darryl Dean Bauman

Robert Wayne “Robbie” McGaughey, age 64, went to join his family at 
the “Big Dance” beyond the clouds on March 25, 2022, at Hays Medical 
Center, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Robbie was born on April 21, 1957, in Hays, 
Kansas the son of Francis Paul “Frank” and Drewie Elaine (Robertson) 
McGaughey.

Robbie was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Sons of the
 American Legion Post #59, both of McCracken. He was a graduate of the 
McCracken High School class of 1975. &nbsp;After high school he worked and 
lived on his family’s farm where he raised his two children until 1991 
when his last son was to be born, he moved he and his family back into 
the town of McCracken.

Robbie worked in the oilfield for several companies over the years the longest being Abercrombie Drilling.

He ran “Mule Creek Kennels” where he bred and raised greyhounds, coon
 hounds, and bird dogs, and pack mules. While residing in the town of 
McCracken Robbie, Helena and their family ran “The Main Street Diner” 
until it caught fire in 1999. In 2004 they opened “The Mustang” another 
café where Rob was able to share his culinary talents with his many 
customers including his “Famous Prime Rib and Sunday fried chicken 
dinner buffet” until his health took precedence. For all those that 
truly knew Robbie they knew he had a heart of gold, caring for everyone,
 and making sure no one left his home unfed. He always said “You better 
go get you a plate, cause if your bashful around here all you’re gonna 
leave with is an empty stomach”

On September 1, 1982, he married Helena Showalter in LaCrosse, 
Kansas. She survives of the home. Born to this union were one daughter, 
and two sons, &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ashley McGaughey and her husband, Richard Gonzales, of 
McCracken, Aaron McGaughey and his wife, Lesley, of LaCrosse, and Austin
 McGaughey; &nbsp;his granddogs, Dolly, Arrow, and Lokie, of McCracken; four 
grandchildren, Roman and Serenity Gonzales, Jackson and Lillian 
McGaughey; brothers-in-law, Richard Showalter and Terry Showalter and 
his wife, Helen; one niece, Amanda Showalter, one nephew, Jason 
Showalter, many great nephews, great nieces, and one great great niece, 
cousins, friends, as well as his many beloved canine companions, but 
most especially Toby, Gabby, and Molly.

Robbie was preceded in death by his parents, his cousin Robert Wayne 
Ramsey (whom he was named after), his brother-in-law, Johnny Mac 
Showalter, many aunts, uncles, cousins, his best friend Glenn "Smoe" 
Ryan, and his favorite coon hound Brandy.

A funeral mass will be held at the St Mary's Catholic Church, 
McCracken on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.&nbsp; followed by burial 
in The McCracken City cemetery. The rosary will be held at the church on
 Monday, March 28, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.

For those unable to attend in person the funeral service will be available virtually at the following link <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FitzgeraldFuneralzgerald%20Funeral%20Home%20|%20Facebook">https://www.facebook.com/FitzgeraldFuneralzgerald Funeral Home | Facebook</a>

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Mary's Heritage or the McCracken Sons of the American Legion, Post #59.

Memories and words of support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

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 </figure>Robert Wayne “Robbie” McGaughey, age 64, went to join his family at 
the “Big Dance” beyond the clouds on March 25, 2022, at Hays Medical 
Center, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Robbie was born on April 21, 1957, in Hays, 
Kansas the son of Francis Paul “Frank” and Drewie Elaine (Robertson) 
McGaughey.Robbie was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Sons of the
 American Legion Post #59, both of McCracken. He was a graduate of the 
McCracken High School class of 1975. &nbsp;After high school he worked and 
lived on his family’s farm where he raised his two children until 1991 
when his last son was to be born, he moved he and his family back into 
the town of McCracken.Robbie worked in the oilfield for several companies over the years the longest being Abercrombie Drilling.He ran “Mule Creek Kennels” where he bred and raised greyhounds, coon
 hounds, and bird dogs, and pack mules. While residing in the town of 
McCracken Robbie, Helena and their family ran “The Main Street Diner” 
until it caught fire in 1999. In 2004 they opened “The Mustang” another 
café where Rob was able to share his culinary talents with his many 
customers including his “Famous Prime Rib and Sunday fried chicken 
dinner buffet” until his health took precedence. For all those that 
truly knew Robbie they knew he had a heart of gold, caring for everyone,
 and making sure no one left his home unfed. He always said “You better 
go get you a plate, cause if your bashful around here all you’re gonna 
leave with is an empty stomach”On September 1, 1982, he married Helena Showalter in LaCrosse, 
Kansas. She survives of the home. Born to this union were one daughter, 
and two sons, &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ashley McGaughey and her husband, Richard Gonzales, of 
McCracken, Aaron McGaughey and his wife, Lesley, of LaCrosse, and Austin
 McGaughey; &nbsp;his granddogs, Dolly, Arrow, and Lokie, of McCracken; four 
grandchildren, Roman and Serenity Gonzales, Jackson and Lillian 
McGaughey; brothers-in-law, Richard Showalter and Terry Showalter and 
his wife, Helen; one niece, Amanda Showalter, one nephew, Jason 
Showalter, many great nephews, great nieces, and one great great niece, 
cousins, friends, as well as his many beloved canine companions, but 
most especially Toby, Gabby, and Molly.Robbie was preceded in death by his parents, his cousin Robert Wayne 
Ramsey (whom he was named after), his brother-in-law, Johnny Mac 
Showalter, many aunts, uncles, cousins, his best friend Glenn "Smoe" 
Ryan, and his favorite coon hound Brandy.A funeral mass will be held at the St Mary's Catholic Church, 
McCracken on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.&nbsp; followed by burial 
in The McCracken City cemetery. The rosary will be held at the church on
 Monday, March 28, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.For those unable to attend in person the funeral service will be available virtually at the following link <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FitzgeraldFuneralzgerald%20Funeral%20Home%20|%20Facebook">https://www.facebook.com/FitzgeraldFuneralzgerald Funeral Home | Facebook</a>Memorial contributions may be given to St. Mary's Heritage or the McCracken Sons of the American Legion, Post #59.Memories and words of support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

Robert Wayne 'Robbie' McGaughey

Virginia Ann (Hill) Mitchell, 79, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022, at her home.

Virginia was born September 23, 1942, on the family farm in Lincoln County, Kansas.&nbsp; She was the daughter of Harvey H. and Alice M. (Kral) Hill.&nbsp; She grew up in the Dorrance and Wilson area and graduated from Dorrance High School.

Virginia was united in marriage to Fredrick O. Mitchell, Sr. on January 29, 1961, in Russell.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three sons; Fredrick, Jr., Martin and Jason.&nbsp; They moved around some early in their marriage before moving to Great Bend in 1972.&nbsp; Fredrick preceded her in death on September 19, 2019.

Virginia was a devoted wife and homemaker for her sons.&nbsp; She was an active member in the First Church of the Nazarene in Great Bend and also taught Sunday school classes.&nbsp; She loved gardening, canning and cooking.&nbsp; She always had a love for cats.

Virginia’s surviving family include her two sons, Fredrick Mitchell, Jr. of Great Bend, Kansas and Martin Mitchell (Kathey) of Great Bend, Kansas; brother, Mark Hill (Debra) of Wilson, Kansas; sisters, Patricia Schnur (Bob) of Butler, Pennsylvania, Bonita Buehler of Russell, Kansas and Terry Soukup (Jerry) of Wilson, Kansas; three grandchildren, Trinity Mitchell, Ashley Stanley and Chelsea Morris (Levi); and four great grandchildren, Charlotte Stanley, Peter Stanley, Claire Stanley and Warren Morris.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, husband Fredrick, son Jason John Mitchell and brother Roger Hill, and grandson-in-law Thomas Stanley

Celebration of Virginia’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, March 31, 2022, at the First Church of the Nazarene of Great Bend.&nbsp; A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday at the Russell City Cemetery in Russell.&nbsp; The family will be present to greet friends from 9:30 AM to Service time Thursday at the Church.&nbsp; 

A Memorial has been established with Golden Belt Humane Society.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Virginia Ann (Hill) Mitchell, 79, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022, at her home.Virginia was born September 23, 1942, on the family farm in Lincoln County, Kansas.&nbsp; She was the daughter of Harvey H. and Alice M. (Kral) Hill.&nbsp; She grew up in the Dorrance and Wilson area and graduated from Dorrance High School.Virginia was united in marriage to Fredrick O. Mitchell, Sr. on January 29, 1961, in Russell.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three sons; Fredrick, Jr., Martin and Jason.&nbsp; They moved around some early in their marriage before moving to Great Bend in 1972.&nbsp; Fredrick preceded her in death on September 19, 2019.Virginia was a devoted wife and homemaker for her sons.&nbsp; She was an active member in the First Church of the Nazarene in Great Bend and also taught Sunday school classes.&nbsp; She loved gardening, canning and cooking.&nbsp; She always had a love for cats.Virginia’s surviving family include her two sons, Fredrick Mitchell, Jr. of Great Bend, Kansas and Martin Mitchell (Kathey) of Great Bend, Kansas; brother, Mark Hill (Debra) of Wilson, Kansas; sisters, Patricia Schnur (Bob) of Butler, Pennsylvania, Bonita Buehler of Russell, Kansas and Terry Soukup (Jerry) of Wilson, Kansas; three grandchildren, Trinity Mitchell, Ashley Stanley and Chelsea Morris (Levi); and four great grandchildren, Charlotte Stanley, Peter Stanley, Claire Stanley and Warren Morris.Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, husband Fredrick, son Jason John Mitchell and brother Roger Hill, and grandson-in-law Thomas StanleyCelebration of Virginia’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, March 31, 2022, at the First Church of the Nazarene of Great Bend.&nbsp; A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday at the Russell City Cemetery in Russell.&nbsp; The family will be present to greet friends from 9:30 AM to Service time Thursday at the Church.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with Golden Belt Humane Society.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Virginia Ann (Hill) Mitchell

Diana "Diane" Lee Roat, 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by 
family on March&nbsp;26th, 2022. She was born February&nbsp;12, 1960 at Wichita, 
Kansas, to James Andrew Roat and Doris Verlea (Lemon) Roat.

She was a 1978 graduate of Great Bend High School. She was a past 
correctional officer at GEO Lawton correctional Facility in Lawton, 
Oklahoma and later at Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility in 
Larned. Diane was well respected by her coworker as well as the inmates,
 She was know to run a tight ship. Diane was a certified ventriloquist 
earning her first "dummy" from the Nazarene Church in Great Bend for 
memorizing all the Books of the Bible, she was also an avid Kansas City 
Chiefs Fan and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her mother, Doris of rural Seward; a brother, 
David (Tracy) of Great Bend; two nephews, Jesse Roat (Brittany) of 
Hoisington and Trenton Roat and companion Kat Allen of Great Bend; and 
four nieces Kristin Roat of Great Bend, DJ (Nick) Miller of Great Bend, 
Chelsey West of Hays and Kayla (James) Godfrey of Hoisington; four great
 nephews and 3 great nieces; and her fur-babies Boo, Elton and Emma. 
Diane was proceeded in death by her father, James; two brothers, Jimmy 
and Darin; a nephew, Travis Roat; and a sister in law Karla J. Roat 
Neiman.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, 
March 30, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends 
from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Serrvice will be held at 2:00 p.m., 
Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff 
Johnson presiding. Interment will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. 


Memorials are suggested to Golden Belt Hospice or Golden Belt Humane 
Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Diana "Diane" Lee Roat, 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by 
family on March&nbsp;26th, 2022. She was born February&nbsp;12, 1960 at Wichita, 
Kansas, to James Andrew Roat and Doris Verlea (Lemon) Roat.She was a 1978 graduate of Great Bend High School. She was a past 
correctional officer at GEO Lawton correctional Facility in Lawton, 
Oklahoma and later at Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility in 
Larned. Diane was well respected by her coworker as well as the inmates,
 She was know to run a tight ship. Diane was a certified ventriloquist 
earning her first "dummy" from the Nazarene Church in Great Bend for 
memorizing all the Books of the Bible, she was also an avid Kansas City 
Chiefs Fan and will be missed by all who knew her.She is survived by her mother, Doris of rural Seward; a brother, 
David (Tracy) of Great Bend; two nephews, Jesse Roat (Brittany) of 
Hoisington and Trenton Roat and companion Kat Allen of Great Bend; and 
four nieces Kristin Roat of Great Bend, DJ (Nick) Miller of Great Bend, 
Chelsey West of Hays and Kayla (James) Godfrey of Hoisington; four great
 nephews and 3 great nieces; and her fur-babies Boo, Elton and Emma. 
Diane was proceeded in death by her father, James; two brothers, Jimmy 
and Darin; a nephew, Travis Roat; and a sister in law Karla J. Roat 
Neiman.Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, 
March 30, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends 
from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Serrvice will be held at 2:00 p.m., 
Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff 
Johnson presiding. Interment will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. 
Memorials are suggested to Golden Belt Hospice or Golden Belt Humane 
Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Diana 'Diane' Lee Roat

Alfred Gene Schwartzkopf, age 85, died at Hays Medical Center, Hays, 
Kansas on March 25, 2022.&nbsp; He was born on March 28, 1936 in LaCrosse, 
Kansas the son of William and Bertha (Filbert) Schwartzkopf.

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 1, 2022, 3:00 p.m. at 
the Ness City Cemetery.&nbsp; Viewing will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral 
Home, Ness City on Thursday, March 31, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Ness County Hospital or the Ness City Fire Department.

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 </figure>Alfred Gene Schwartzkopf, age 85, died at Hays Medical Center, Hays, 
Kansas on March 25, 2022.&nbsp; He was born on March 28, 1936 in LaCrosse, 
Kansas the son of William and Bertha (Filbert) Schwartzkopf.Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 1, 2022, 3:00 p.m. at 
the Ness City Cemetery.&nbsp; Viewing will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral 
Home, Ness City on Thursday, March 31, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be given to the Ness County Hospital or the Ness City Fire Department.Memories and words of support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

Alfred Gene Schwartzkopf

Our precious and beautiful little angel, Madison Baylor Spears, passed away in the embrace of family on March 24, 2022.
 Madison was born January 4, 2022 to Devin and Mercedes Spears, 
joining siblings Abigail, Maverick, Harper, and Emma. Despite her short
 time on earth, she was destined for great things, deeply loved and 
brought immense joy to all those around her. 
 Madison will be forever remembered and loved by her parents, Devin 
and Mercedes Spears, her siblings, Emma, Harper, Maverick, and Abigail 
as well as her grandparents, Douglas and Tammy Spears, Randy and Cindy 
Burton. Great grandparents; Peggy Strahm, Marilyn Burton, William and 
Charlotte Burton and several aunts and uncles, and sweet cousins. 
 She is preceded in death by her Great Grandparents; William and 
Naomi Scheuerman, Marvin Strahm, Charles and Millie Spears, Alex 
McCormick, Gerald Downs, and Great Uncles; Dennis Spears, Kevin Strahm 
and Druce Downs 
 “Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart” - A.A. Milne
 A private family service will be held at the Rentschler Family 
Mortuaries, Clark-Gashaw Chapel in Osborne, Kansas. Final Resting will 
follow in the Osborne Cemetery.
 In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to The 
Madison Spears Memorial and can be sent in care of Rentschler Family 
Mortuaries, Clark-Gashaw Chapel in Osborne Kansas. Any donations 
received will be given towards Thymus research.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rentschler Family Mortuaries is in charge of arrangements.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Our precious and beautiful little angel, Madison Baylor Spears, passed away in the embrace of family on March 24, 2022.
 Madison was born January 4, 2022 to Devin and Mercedes Spears, 
joining siblings Abigail, Maverick, Harper, and Emma. Despite her short
 time on earth, she was destined for great things, deeply loved and 
brought immense joy to all those around her. 
 Madison will be forever remembered and loved by her parents, Devin 
and Mercedes Spears, her siblings, Emma, Harper, Maverick, and Abigail 
as well as her grandparents, Douglas and Tammy Spears, Randy and Cindy 
Burton. Great grandparents; Peggy Strahm, Marilyn Burton, William and 
Charlotte Burton and several aunts and uncles, and sweet cousins. 
 She is preceded in death by her Great Grandparents; William and 
Naomi Scheuerman, Marvin Strahm, Charles and Millie Spears, Alex 
McCormick, Gerald Downs, and Great Uncles; Dennis Spears, Kevin Strahm 
and Druce Downs 
 “Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart” - A.A. Milne
 A private family service will be held at the Rentschler Family 
Mortuaries, Clark-Gashaw Chapel in Osborne, Kansas. Final Resting will 
follow in the Osborne Cemetery.
 In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to The 
Madison Spears Memorial and can be sent in care of Rentschler Family 
Mortuaries, Clark-Gashaw Chapel in Osborne Kansas. Any donations 
received will be given towards Thymus research.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rentschler Family Mortuaries is in charge of arrangements.

Madison Baylor Spears

Robert&nbsp;A.&nbsp;Huelsman, 78, died March 26, 2022, at Hays, KS. He was born January 1, 1944, to Frank H. and Anna Marie (Feldt)&nbsp;Huelsman, in Colby, Ks. He attended Angelus and Grinnell schools and graduated in 1962. When he was in high school, he worked as a farm hand and at the elevator. Later, he worked in Summit County, CO as a land surveyor. He took great pride in telling people that he helped lay out the ski runs in Keystone, Copper Mountain and Vail ski resorts. Later he moved his family to Aurora CO where he worked for the City of Aurora and he laid out the curb and gutter for the Aurora Mall and other city buildings. In 1981, he brought his family to Oakley where he and Janice owned and operated the Sears Catalog store until it was closed by Sears 11 years later. He then purchased Gene's OK Tire and ran it as an appliance and tire shop&nbsp;that&nbsp;he named Hometown Tire and Appliance. In retirement, he enjoyed salvaging metals, gambling and traveling. Recently he enjoyed spending time with his coffee buddies at the Buffalo Bill Cultural Center each afternoon. He was a member of St. Joseph Church, 3rd and 4th Degree, Knights of Columbus, Oakley, Ks. He married Janice (Hockersmith)&nbsp;Huelsman&nbsp;on July 15, 1967, at St. Joseph Church, Oakley,&nbsp;Ks. He is survived by his wife, Janice, of the home; their daughter, Lisa&nbsp;Unrein&nbsp;and husband Brad, Hays, KS; son, Randall&nbsp;Huelsman&nbsp;and wife Cheryl, of Gardner, KS; 6 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 3 step-greatgrandchildren;&nbsp;Brothers:&nbsp;Eugene, of Beloit, KS, Donald and wife Cheryl, of Grinnell, KS, and Sam, of Ft. Collins, CO; sisters, Francine and husband James Robben, Maxine, and husband Jerry Robben and Helen Carr, all of Oakley, KS He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Anna Marie&nbsp;Huelsman; a nephew, Justin Robben; niece, Donna Jo&nbsp;Woofter; a nephew Mason&nbsp;Hockersmith; sister-in-law, Mary Lou&nbsp;Huelsman; brothers-in-law, Jerry&nbsp;Hockersmith, Harvey&nbsp;Hockersmith, Leroy Maier and Delbert Garrett. Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m., with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022, at&nbsp;Baalmann&nbsp;Mortuary, Oakley. Funeral Mass is 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oakley, with burial in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Church and School and Knights of Columbus and sent in care of&nbsp;Baalmann&nbsp;Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Robert&nbsp;A.&nbsp;Huelsman, 78, died March 26, 2022, at Hays, KS. He was born January 1, 1944, to Frank H. and Anna Marie (Feldt)&nbsp;Huelsman, in Colby, Ks. He attended Angelus and Grinnell schools and graduated in 1962. When he was in high school, he worked as a farm hand and at the elevator. Later, he worked in Summit County, CO as a land surveyor. He took great pride in telling people that he helped lay out the ski runs in Keystone, Copper Mountain and Vail ski resorts. Later he moved his family to Aurora CO where he worked for the City of Aurora and he laid out the curb and gutter for the Aurora Mall and other city buildings. In 1981, he brought his family to Oakley where he and Janice owned and operated the Sears Catalog store until it was closed by Sears 11 years later. He then purchased Gene's OK Tire and ran it as an appliance and tire shop&nbsp;that&nbsp;he named Hometown Tire and Appliance. In retirement, he enjoyed salvaging metals, gambling and traveling. Recently he enjoyed spending time with his coffee buddies at the Buffalo Bill Cultural Center each afternoon. He was a member of St. Joseph Church, 3rd and 4th Degree, Knights of Columbus, Oakley, Ks. He married Janice (Hockersmith)&nbsp;Huelsman&nbsp;on July 15, 1967, at St. Joseph Church, Oakley,&nbsp;Ks. He is survived by his wife, Janice, of the home; their daughter, Lisa&nbsp;Unrein&nbsp;and husband Brad, Hays, KS; son, Randall&nbsp;Huelsman&nbsp;and wife Cheryl, of Gardner, KS; 6 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 3 step-greatgrandchildren;&nbsp;Brothers:&nbsp;Eugene, of Beloit, KS, Donald and wife Cheryl, of Grinnell, KS, and Sam, of Ft. Collins, CO; sisters, Francine and husband James Robben, Maxine, and husband Jerry Robben and Helen Carr, all of Oakley, KS He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Anna Marie&nbsp;Huelsman; a nephew, Justin Robben; niece, Donna Jo&nbsp;Woofter; a nephew Mason&nbsp;Hockersmith; sister-in-law, Mary Lou&nbsp;Huelsman; brothers-in-law, Jerry&nbsp;Hockersmith, Harvey&nbsp;Hockersmith, Leroy Maier and Delbert Garrett. Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m., with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022, at&nbsp;Baalmann&nbsp;Mortuary, Oakley. Funeral Mass is 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oakley, with burial in the church cemetery.Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Church and School and Knights of Columbus and sent in care of&nbsp;Baalmann&nbsp;Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com.

Robert Anthony 'Bob' Huelsman

Loretta Sue Stoecklein, 68, passed away on March 24, 2022, at the 
Ascension Via Christi Hospital, St. Francis Campus in Wichita, Kansas. 
She was born on June 24, 1953, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Albert 
and Henrietta (Peterson) Moeder.

Memorial service will be on Saturday, April 2, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at 
the Sacred Heart Church, Ness City. Followed by inurnment in the Sacred 
Heart Cemetery. A Rosary will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness 
City on Friday, April 1, 2022, 6:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart School.

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 </figure>Loretta Sue Stoecklein, 68, passed away on March 24, 2022, at the 
Ascension Via Christi Hospital, St. Francis Campus in Wichita, Kansas. 
She was born on June 24, 1953, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Albert 
and Henrietta (Peterson) Moeder.Memorial service will be on Saturday, April 2, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at 
the Sacred Heart Church, Ness City. Followed by inurnment in the Sacred 
Heart Cemetery. A Rosary will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness 
City on Friday, April 1, 2022, 6:30 p.m.Memorial contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart School.

Loretta Sue Stoecklein

LouBelle Meyer passed away on Thursday March 24, 2022, at her home in Sylvan Grove, KS.

Services are pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.&nbsp;

LouBelle Meyer passed away on Thursday March 24, 2022, at her home in Sylvan Grove, KS.Services are pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.&nbsp;

LouBelle Loraine Meyer

Saturday, December 26th, 1959-Saturday, March 26th, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Saturday, December 26th, 1959-Saturday, March 26th, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Richard Eugene Clouse

Harold E. Dennett passed away on March 25, 2022, at the Rooks County 
Health Center in Plainville, Kansas at the age of 99. He was born to 
John and Pearl (Dirlam) Dennett on May 12, 1922, in Wichita, Kansas. 
Harold was united in marriage to Juanita (Tennyson) Dennett on August 4,
 1943, in Morganfield, Kentucky. The couple was blessed with four 
daughters: Rita, Linda, Denise, and Carol.
 Harold grew up in Wichita, Kansas and attended Wichita North High 
School. He went on to serve the United States Army from 1942 until 1946 
when he was honorably discharged. He was proud of his service in the 
South Pacific during World War II. Harold moved to Palco in 1950 and 
went to work for Conoco Oil Company as a supervisor and retired in 1984.
 Being raised in a home with the influence of music gave Harold a 
passion and many memories that he carried throughout his life from 
Kansas to Arizona. He was a jam session leader for 14 years; and as a 
talented musician, you could always find him tapping his feet, whistling
 a tune, or playing his guitar. He was a member of the Palco Lions club,
 a lifetime member of the VFW, served on the 
 Palco City Council and the board of the United Methodist Church in Palco.
 Harold was a kind and loving man. He didn’t know a stranger and was 
always looking to have a good conversation with anyone. For Harold, life
 was one grand, sweet song that has never ended. His love, his 
encouragement, and his music has given each of us faith to our souls, 
peace to our lives, and joy for generations to come. He will be greatly 
missed, but his memory will serve as an inspiration to those who knew 
him… always do what you love, and always love what you do.
 He is survived by his children, Rita (Ivan) Clark of Morrison, CO, 
Linda (David) Richards of Lawrence, KS, Denise Dennett (Terry 
Strausborger) of Hays, KS, and Carol (Rick) Himbury of Midland, TX; 
seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
 Harold is preceded in death by his parents, John and Pearl Dennett; 
and siblings, Maude, Cecil, Bill, Leo, Mildred, Marjorie, Orland, 
Marion, Wanda, and Roscoe.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 10:30 
AM at the Palco United Methodist Church. Visitation will be on Monday at
 Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Plainville from 2PM until 8PM with 
Family Receiving Friends from 5PM until 7PM.
 Memorials are suggested to Palco Lions Club or VFW Post 8871 and may
 be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., 
Plainville, KS 67663.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Harold E. Dennett passed away on March 25, 2022, at the Rooks County 
Health Center in Plainville, Kansas at the age of 99. He was born to 
John and Pearl (Dirlam) Dennett on May 12, 1922, in Wichita, Kansas. 
Harold was united in marriage to Juanita (Tennyson) Dennett on August 4,
 1943, in Morganfield, Kentucky. The couple was blessed with four 
daughters: Rita, Linda, Denise, and Carol.
 Harold grew up in Wichita, Kansas and attended Wichita North High 
School. He went on to serve the United States Army from 1942 until 1946 
when he was honorably discharged. He was proud of his service in the 
South Pacific during World War II. Harold moved to Palco in 1950 and 
went to work for Conoco Oil Company as a supervisor and retired in 1984.
 Being raised in a home with the influence of music gave Harold a 
passion and many memories that he carried throughout his life from 
Kansas to Arizona. He was a jam session leader for 14 years; and as a 
talented musician, you could always find him tapping his feet, whistling
 a tune, or playing his guitar. He was a member of the Palco Lions club,
 a lifetime member of the VFW, served on the 
 Palco City Council and the board of the United Methodist Church in Palco.
 Harold was a kind and loving man. He didn’t know a stranger and was 
always looking to have a good conversation with anyone. For Harold, life
 was one grand, sweet song that has never ended. His love, his 
encouragement, and his music has given each of us faith to our souls, 
peace to our lives, and joy for generations to come. He will be greatly 
missed, but his memory will serve as an inspiration to those who knew 
him… always do what you love, and always love what you do.
 He is survived by his children, Rita (Ivan) Clark of Morrison, CO, 
Linda (David) Richards of Lawrence, KS, Denise Dennett (Terry 
Strausborger) of Hays, KS, and Carol (Rick) Himbury of Midland, TX; 
seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
 Harold is preceded in death by his parents, John and Pearl Dennett; 
and siblings, Maude, Cecil, Bill, Leo, Mildred, Marjorie, Orland, 
Marion, Wanda, and Roscoe.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 10:30 
AM at the Palco United Methodist Church. Visitation will be on Monday at
 Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Plainville from 2PM until 8PM with 
Family Receiving Friends from 5PM until 7PM.
 Memorials are suggested to Palco Lions Club or VFW Post 8871 and may
 be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., 
Plainville, KS 67663.&nbsp;

Harold E. Dennett

Kathleen D. (Brown) Frusher, 73, passed away March 25, 2022, at Hays 
Medical Center from a stroke after a tough battle with acute 
lymphoblastic leukemia.

She was born February 12, 1949, in Oklahoma City to Thomas W. and Roberta (Hammond) Brown of Hastings, Oklahoma.

Kathy graduated from Temple High School in Temple, Oklahoma and 
earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Oklahoma State University.&nbsp;
 She moved to Hanston, Kansas to teach school in 1976.&nbsp; There she met 
Larry R. Frusher and they were united in marriage on July 15, 1978 in 
Cashion, Oklahoma.&nbsp; They made their home for 43 years in northern 
Hodgeman County on the Frusher family farm homestead.

After starting their family, Kathy stayed home to be a homemaker and a
 bookkeeper for the farming operation.&nbsp; She was a member of Hodgeman 
Community Church and then Faith Fellowship Church and volunteered her 
time teaching Sunday school, children’s church, and Awana Club year 
after year.&nbsp; Nothing was more important to her than her relationship 
with Christ and teaching local children about Jesus.

She was also a member of a family consumer sciences club, FCE Sunny 
Sunflowers for many decades and enjoyed being a 4-H leader during her 
child rearing years.

Genealogy was one of her greatest passions and she was a member of 
the Kansas Genealogical Society and volunteered at their library weekly 
as well as producing their monthly newsletter.

Survivors include: two sons, Joey (Lacey) Frusher, Jetmore, Ben 
Frusher (Rosa Linda) Honduras: one daughter, Bobbi (T.J.) Orton, 
Lorimor, IA; two brothers, Tom L. (Jo) Brown, Cashion, OK, Bob Brown, 
Temple, OK, and three grandchildren, Isla Jo Frusher, Beau Ballard 
Frusher, and Samantha Grace Orton.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry R. Frusher and a granddaughter, Katlyn Marie Orton.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 
Faith Fellowship Church, Hanston with Pastor Doug Ellison presiding. 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday with family present from
 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore.&nbsp; Burial will be in 
the Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Baptist Medical and 
Dental Mission International (Ben’s Mission) or the Haun Museum in care 
of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Kathleen D. (Brown) Frusher, 73, passed away March 25, 2022, at Hays 
Medical Center from a stroke after a tough battle with acute 
lymphoblastic leukemia.She was born February 12, 1949, in Oklahoma City to Thomas W. and Roberta (Hammond) Brown of Hastings, Oklahoma.Kathy graduated from Temple High School in Temple, Oklahoma and 
earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Oklahoma State University.&nbsp;
 She moved to Hanston, Kansas to teach school in 1976.&nbsp; There she met 
Larry R. Frusher and they were united in marriage on July 15, 1978 in 
Cashion, Oklahoma.&nbsp; They made their home for 43 years in northern 
Hodgeman County on the Frusher family farm homestead.After starting their family, Kathy stayed home to be a homemaker and a
 bookkeeper for the farming operation.&nbsp; She was a member of Hodgeman 
Community Church and then Faith Fellowship Church and volunteered her 
time teaching Sunday school, children’s church, and Awana Club year 
after year.&nbsp; Nothing was more important to her than her relationship 
with Christ and teaching local children about Jesus.She was also a member of a family consumer sciences club, FCE Sunny 
Sunflowers for many decades and enjoyed being a 4-H leader during her 
child rearing years.Genealogy was one of her greatest passions and she was a member of 
the Kansas Genealogical Society and volunteered at their library weekly 
as well as producing their monthly newsletter.Survivors include: two sons, Joey (Lacey) Frusher, Jetmore, Ben 
Frusher (Rosa Linda) Honduras: one daughter, Bobbi (T.J.) Orton, 
Lorimor, IA; two brothers, Tom L. (Jo) Brown, Cashion, OK, Bob Brown, 
Temple, OK, and three grandchildren, Isla Jo Frusher, Beau Ballard 
Frusher, and Samantha Grace Orton.She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry R. Frusher and a granddaughter, Katlyn Marie Orton.Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 
Faith Fellowship Church, Hanston with Pastor Doug Ellison presiding. 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday with family present from
 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore.&nbsp; Burial will be in 
the Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Baptist Medical and 
Dental Mission International (Ben’s Mission) or the Haun Museum in care 
of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kathleen D. (Brown) Frusher

Angel Daniel Lopez Ramírez, 10, passed away March 24, 2022, at UKMC –
 Great Bend in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on October 8, 2011, in 
Mesa, Arizona to Fernando Lopez and Martha Ramírez.

Known for being funny and energetic, Angel was also kind and loved to
 volunteer. He often shared of time he spent with his family, whom he 
was extremely proud to be a part of.

Survivors include, his father, Fernando Lopez; his mother, Martha 
Ramírez; three sisters, Maribel, Elizabeth, and Iridian Ramírez; one 
brother, Fernando Ramirez; and many other family members.

A Vigil with rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at
 Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., 
Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with 
Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will follow at Great 
Bend Cemetery North.

Ángel Daniel López Ramírez, de 10 años, falleció el 24 de marzo de 
2022 en UKMC – Great Bend en Great Bend, Kansas. Él nació en 8 de 
octubre de 2011 en Mesa, Arizona, hijo de Fernando Lopez y Martha 
Rameriez.

Conocido por se divertido y enérgico, Ángel también era amable y le 
encantaba ser voluntario. A menudo compartió el tiempo que pasó con su 
familia, de la que estaba extramadamente orgilloso de ser parte.

Los sobrevivientes incluyen, su padre, Fernando Lopez; su madre, 
Martha Ramirez; tres hermanas, Maribel, Elizabeth y Iridian Ramirez; un 
hermno, Fernando Lopez Ramirez; y muchos otros miembros de la familia.

Una Vigilia con rosario será a las 7:00 p.m., el martes 29 de marzo 
de 2022, a las Bryant Funeral Home. El funeral se llevará a cabo a las 
10:30 a.m., miércoles 30 de marzo de 2022, en la Iglesia Católica St. 
Rose of Lima, con el Padre Aneesh Parappanattu presidiendo. El entierro 
seguirá en Great Bend Cemetery North.

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 </figure>Angel Daniel Lopez Ramírez, 10, passed away March 24, 2022, at UKMC –
 Great Bend in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on October 8, 2011, in 
Mesa, Arizona to Fernando Lopez and Martha Ramírez.Known for being funny and energetic, Angel was also kind and loved to
 volunteer. He often shared of time he spent with his family, whom he 
was extremely proud to be a part of.Survivors include, his father, Fernando Lopez; his mother, Martha 
Ramírez; three sisters, Maribel, Elizabeth, and Iridian Ramírez; one 
brother, Fernando Ramirez; and many other family members.A Vigil with rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at
 Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., 
Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with 
Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will follow at Great 
Bend Cemetery North.--------Ángel Daniel López Ramírez, de 10 años, falleció el 24 de marzo de 
2022 en UKMC – Great Bend en Great Bend, Kansas. Él nació en 8 de 
octubre de 2011 en Mesa, Arizona, hijo de Fernando Lopez y Martha 
Rameriez.Conocido por se divertido y enérgico, Ángel también era amable y le 
encantaba ser voluntario. A menudo compartió el tiempo que pasó con su 
familia, de la que estaba extramadamente orgilloso de ser parte.Los sobrevivientes incluyen, su padre, Fernando Lopez; su madre, 
Martha Ramirez; tres hermanas, Maribel, Elizabeth y Iridian Ramirez; un 
hermno, Fernando Lopez Ramirez; y muchos otros miembros de la familia.Una Vigilia con rosario será a las 7:00 p.m., el martes 29 de marzo 
de 2022, a las Bryant Funeral Home. El funeral se llevará a cabo a las 
10:30 a.m., miércoles 30 de marzo de 2022, en la Iglesia Católica St. 
Rose of Lima, con el Padre Aneesh Parappanattu presidiendo. El entierro 
seguirá en Great Bend Cemetery North.

Angel Daniel Lopez Ramírez

Saturday, January 1st, 1944-Saturday, March 26th, 2022

Saturday, January 1st, 1944-Saturday, March 26th, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

George
 D. Miles Jr., 83, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on
 March 23, 2022. He was born to George and Mildred Maltby Miles on June 
26, 1938, in Jacksonville, Texas. He is preceded in death by his wife Beth, and parents George and Mildred Miles. 
 He is survived by son Scott Miles and wife Sheri of Huntsville, Texas; 
granddaughters Kathryn Altom and husband Marshall, of Huntsville, Texas;
 Emily Eberle and husband Matt, of Hays, Kansas; stepsons Rusty Cosby 
and wife Michelle of Kerrville, Texas; and Randy Cosby of Crockett, 
Texas; great-grandchildren, Walker Altom, of Huntsville, Texas; and 
Londyn, Greyson, and Owen Eberle of Hays, Kansas; sister Louann Miles of
 Houston, Texas; and niece Jordan (J.R.) Carson. In addition, he is 
survived by many other family members and friends who loved him. 
 George graduated from Sam Houston State University in 1961 with a 
Bachelor of Science in Journalism. He then attended Southwestern 
Graduate Banking School at Southern Methodist University. The majority 
of his career was spent in the banking industry, retiring as executive 
vice president for First National Bank of Huntsville after 22 years 
before returning to serve as marketing coordinator on a part-time basis.
 He served as president of the SHSU Alumni Association in 2006 and 
was directly involved in the origination of the Alumni Garden, the 
designation of the "Presidents Tree," the completion of the Bell Tower, 
the restoration of the Old Main pipe organ and its installation in the 
Peabody Library, and the initial establishment of regional alumni clubs 
that led to greater participation in the association. He also initiated 
an alumni committee that organized the successful movement to prevent 
any possible name change for SHSU. George's work within the 
university and Huntsville communities was vast. He received the 
Huntsville Citizen of the Year Award in 2007 and February 21, 2008 was 
proclaimed George Miles Day in the City of Huntsville. He also received 
the SHSU Alumni Association Service Award in 2008, the Edwin G. Sandhop 
Spirit of Huntsville Award in 2013, the Huntsville-Walker County Chamber
 of Commerce Mance Park Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016 and was named
 a Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow in 2014. In 2018, he was 
named to the Wall of Honor in the SHSU College of Humanities and Social 
Sciences. In addition to serving as chair of the board for the 
Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce, Miles also served as 
founding chair of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Advisory
 Board, as a member of SHSU's President's Circle, the Executive 
Leadership Council, Sam Houston Memorial Museum Board and the Mass 
Communication Advisory Board. Miles' love for SHSU knew no 
bounds as he was always seen wearing orange and even named his cocker 
spaniel, Sammy. His favorite hobby was volunteering for the community. 
 His funeral service will be Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 2 p.m. at 
Huntsville Church of Christ, 3737 Hwy 30 West, Huntsville, Texas. 
Visitation with the family will be held prior to the service at 1 p.m. 
George will be laid to rest at Brooke Cemetery in Huntsville. In 
lieu of flowers, please make donations in George's memory to the Sam 
Houston State University Alumni Association, or the charity of your 
choice. Memorial condolences may be made to the family at <a href="http://www.shmfh.com" target="_blank">www.shmfh.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1648312750349.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>George
 D. Miles Jr., 83, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on
 March 23, 2022. He was born to George and Mildred Maltby Miles on June 
26, 1938, in Jacksonville, Texas. He is preceded in death by his wife Beth, and parents George and Mildred Miles. 
 He is survived by son Scott Miles and wife Sheri of Huntsville, Texas; 
granddaughters Kathryn Altom and husband Marshall, of Huntsville, Texas;
 Emily Eberle and husband Matt, of Hays, Kansas; stepsons Rusty Cosby 
and wife Michelle of Kerrville, Texas; and Randy Cosby of Crockett, 
Texas; great-grandchildren, Walker Altom, of Huntsville, Texas; and 
Londyn, Greyson, and Owen Eberle of Hays, Kansas; sister Louann Miles of
 Houston, Texas; and niece Jordan (J.R.) Carson. In addition, he is 
survived by many other family members and friends who loved him. 
 George graduated from Sam Houston State University in 1961 with a 
Bachelor of Science in Journalism. He then attended Southwestern 
Graduate Banking School at Southern Methodist University. The majority 
of his career was spent in the banking industry, retiring as executive 
vice president for First National Bank of Huntsville after 22 years 
before returning to serve as marketing coordinator on a part-time basis.
 He served as president of the SHSU Alumni Association in 2006 and 
was directly involved in the origination of the Alumni Garden, the 
designation of the "Presidents Tree," the completion of the Bell Tower, 
the restoration of the Old Main pipe organ and its installation in the 
Peabody Library, and the initial establishment of regional alumni clubs 
that led to greater participation in the association. He also initiated 
an alumni committee that organized the successful movement to prevent 
any possible name change for SHSU. George's work within the 
university and Huntsville communities was vast. He received the 
Huntsville Citizen of the Year Award in 2007 and February 21, 2008 was 
proclaimed George Miles Day in the City of Huntsville. He also received 
the SHSU Alumni Association Service Award in 2008, the Edwin G. Sandhop 
Spirit of Huntsville Award in 2013, the Huntsville-Walker County Chamber
 of Commerce Mance Park Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016 and was named
 a Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow in 2014. In 2018, he was 
named to the Wall of Honor in the SHSU College of Humanities and Social 
Sciences. In addition to serving as chair of the board for the 
Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce, Miles also served as 
founding chair of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Advisory
 Board, as a member of SHSU's President's Circle, the Executive 
Leadership Council, Sam Houston Memorial Museum Board and the Mass 
Communication Advisory Board. Miles' love for SHSU knew no 
bounds as he was always seen wearing orange and even named his cocker 
spaniel, Sammy. His favorite hobby was volunteering for the community. 
 His funeral service will be Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 2 p.m. at 
Huntsville Church of Christ, 3737 Hwy 30 West, Huntsville, Texas. 
Visitation with the family will be held prior to the service at 1 p.m. 
George will be laid to rest at Brooke Cemetery in Huntsville. In 
lieu of flowers, please make donations in George's memory to the Sam 
Houston State University Alumni Association, or the charity of your 
choice. Memorial condolences may be made to the family at <a href="http://www.shmfh.com" target="_blank">www.shmfh.com</a>.

George D. Miles Jr.

Robert “Bob” Edward Beiker passed away on March 23, 2022, at Hays 
Medical Center in Hays, Kansas, at the age of 61. He was born on October
 23, 1960, in Plainville, Kansas, to Joseph and Elvera (Holzhauer) 
Beiker. Bob was united in marriage to Stacey (Denney) Beiker on October 
3, 1981, in Plainville, Kansas. The couple was blessed with two sons: 
Josh and BJ.
 Bob was a lifelong resident of Plainville. He graduated from 
Plainville High School with the class of 1979 and attended Salina Area 
Vocational Technical School for two years before working a short stent 
in Russell for Lauries Heating then spent some time at Murfin Drilling 
and Lightening Well Service. He moved back to his hometown in the early 
2000’s and started his own business, Double B Tank Service, which he 
owned and operated until his passing. Bob enjoyed the outdoors, hunting,
 working cattle, and was known for being a little loud and even a little
 ornery. 
 Bob was a hardworking and caring man. While he strived for 
perfection in all that he did, he knew how to have fun and enjoy life 
along the way. He will be greatly missed, but his memory will serve as 
an inspiration to those who knew him… always do what you love, and 
always love what you do.
 He is survived by his mother, Elvera Beiker of Plainville, KS; wife,
 Stacey Beiker of Plainville, KS; sons, Josh (Christa) Beiker of Hays, 
KS and BJ (Megan) Beiker of Hays, KS; siblings, Sue Beiker of Aurora, 
CO, Chris (Bob) Sauber of Salina, KS, Ken (Michelle) Beiker of Wichita, 
KS, Gene (Julia) Beiker of Rossville, KS; and two grandchildren, Taryn 
and Avryn Beiker.
 Bob is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Beiker; and siblings, Tom Beiker, Doug Beiker and Steve Beiker.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2022,
 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Visitation will be 
held on Wednesday at the funeral home from 2PM until 8PM with a Vigil 
Service and Rosary starting at 7PM.
 Memorials are suggested to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and may 
be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., 
Plainville, KS 67663.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1648311680230.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Robert “Bob” Edward Beiker passed away on March 23, 2022, at Hays 
Medical Center in Hays, Kansas, at the age of 61. He was born on October
 23, 1960, in Plainville, Kansas, to Joseph and Elvera (Holzhauer) 
Beiker. Bob was united in marriage to Stacey (Denney) Beiker on October 
3, 1981, in Plainville, Kansas. The couple was blessed with two sons: 
Josh and BJ.
 Bob was a lifelong resident of Plainville. He graduated from 
Plainville High School with the class of 1979 and attended Salina Area 
Vocational Technical School for two years before working a short stent 
in Russell for Lauries Heating then spent some time at Murfin Drilling 
and Lightening Well Service. He moved back to his hometown in the early 
2000’s and started his own business, Double B Tank Service, which he 
owned and operated until his passing. Bob enjoyed the outdoors, hunting,
 working cattle, and was known for being a little loud and even a little
 ornery. 
 Bob was a hardworking and caring man. While he strived for 
perfection in all that he did, he knew how to have fun and enjoy life 
along the way. He will be greatly missed, but his memory will serve as 
an inspiration to those who knew him… always do what you love, and 
always love what you do.
 He is survived by his mother, Elvera Beiker of Plainville, KS; wife,
 Stacey Beiker of Plainville, KS; sons, Josh (Christa) Beiker of Hays, 
KS and BJ (Megan) Beiker of Hays, KS; siblings, Sue Beiker of Aurora, 
CO, Chris (Bob) Sauber of Salina, KS, Ken (Michelle) Beiker of Wichita, 
KS, Gene (Julia) Beiker of Rossville, KS; and two grandchildren, Taryn 
and Avryn Beiker.
 Bob is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Beiker; and siblings, Tom Beiker, Doug Beiker and Steve Beiker.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2022,
 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Visitation will be 
held on Wednesday at the funeral home from 2PM until 8PM with a Vigil 
Service and Rosary starting at 7PM.
 Memorials are suggested to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and may 
be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., 
Plainville, KS 67663.&nbsp;

Robert 'Bob' Edward Beiker

Virgil A. Bowman passed away on February 20, 2022, 
at the age of 95 years, 9 months and 3 days, at Dignity Care Home in 
Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born May 17, 1926, in Ellis, Kansas, to John and 
Elizabeth Bowman. He spent his early years in Ellis and Salina attending
 school and, according to the stories, having lots of fun. He was 
drafted into the Army during WWII and served from 1944 to 1946 in 
Europe.&nbsp; He was in the 102nd Infantry Division Company A.

After his honorable discharge, he married Dorothy Sprague of Vesper, 
Kansas, on September 27, 1947. They were married almost sixty years. 
They were members of the First Presbyterian Church of Salina. The family
 they started consisted of sons Steve (Cyndi) of Hutchinson, Rodney 
(Peggy) of Fort Collins, Colorado, Joe (Barbara) of Marquette, and 
daughter Glenda (Dave) Rittel of Wichita. There are eleven grandchildren
 and eighteen great-grandchildren (with number nineteen and twenty on 
the way).

Virgil worked for Helbert Distributors, S &amp; H Distributors Coors,
 and Crown Distributors Coors in Salina for twenty-five years. He was a 
delivery driver, office manager, and in charge of advertising and draft 
accounts.

A true family man, Virgil enjoyed taking everyone camping, fishing, 
hunting, and bowling. He loved dancing with Dorothy on Friday nights and
 playing cards with friends.&nbsp; They often took the family on Sunday 
afternoon visits with their extended families.

After retirement, Virgil added an almost-daily visit to McDonald’s 
for coffee with friends and neighbors along with weekly golf games with 
the regular foursome. He continued to be devoted to his wife through her
 illness, until her death in 2007.

Left to remember Virgil are his sister, MaryAnn Norris, his children,
 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and 
friends.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 2:00 
p.m., at Ryan Mortuary in Salina. Military honors will follow at the 
Sunset Park War Memorial in Salina.

Memorials may be made to Dignity Care Home, Kansas Honor Flight, or Kindred Hospice.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1648312047351.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Virgil A. Bowman passed away on February 20, 2022, 
at the age of 95 years, 9 months and 3 days, at Dignity Care Home in 
Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born May 17, 1926, in Ellis, Kansas, to John and 
Elizabeth Bowman. He spent his early years in Ellis and Salina attending
 school and, according to the stories, having lots of fun. He was 
drafted into the Army during WWII and served from 1944 to 1946 in 
Europe.&nbsp; He was in the 102nd Infantry Division Company A.After his honorable discharge, he married Dorothy Sprague of Vesper, 
Kansas, on September 27, 1947. They were married almost sixty years. 
They were members of the First Presbyterian Church of Salina. The family
 they started consisted of sons Steve (Cyndi) of Hutchinson, Rodney 
(Peggy) of Fort Collins, Colorado, Joe (Barbara) of Marquette, and 
daughter Glenda (Dave) Rittel of Wichita. There are eleven grandchildren
 and eighteen great-grandchildren (with number nineteen and twenty on 
the way).Virgil worked for Helbert Distributors, S &amp; H Distributors Coors,
 and Crown Distributors Coors in Salina for twenty-five years. He was a 
delivery driver, office manager, and in charge of advertising and draft 
accounts.A true family man, Virgil enjoyed taking everyone camping, fishing, 
hunting, and bowling. He loved dancing with Dorothy on Friday nights and
 playing cards with friends.&nbsp; They often took the family on Sunday 
afternoon visits with their extended families.After retirement, Virgil added an almost-daily visit to McDonald’s 
for coffee with friends and neighbors along with weekly golf games with 
the regular foursome. He continued to be devoted to his wife through her
 illness, until her death in 2007.Left to remember Virgil are his sister, MaryAnn Norris, his children,
 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and 
friends.A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 2:00 
p.m., at Ryan Mortuary in Salina. Military honors will follow at the 
Sunset Park War Memorial in Salina.Memorials may be made to Dignity Care Home, Kansas Honor Flight, or Kindred Hospice.

Virgil A. Bowman

Vivian Lucille Collamore, 92, died March 24, 2022, at Scott County 
Hospital in Scott City. She was born Aug. 17, 1929, to Floyd and Hazel 
McKelvey Woodside in Cozad, Nebraska. Vivian was a resident of Scott 
City, Kansas since 1949 moving from Cozad, Nebraska.

She married Vernon Collamore on Dec. 25, 1947, in Cozad, Nebr. He died on Jan. 6, 1997, in Scott City.

Vivian worked for the USD 466 school district in food services for 16 years.&nbsp; She is a member of the Community Christian Church.

Survivors include her children, Vicky White of Knoxville, Tennessee, 
Vincent &amp; Aleece Collamore of Waxahachie, Texas, Velinda Mills, 
Amarillo, Texas, Vance &amp; Lisa Collamore of Scott City; Nine 
grandchildren; Fifteen great-grandchildren; Six 
great-great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, infant daughter, 
Virginia, grandson, John William White; son-in-law, Myron Mills and 
great-grandson Matthew White.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at 
the Community Christian Church in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor Scott 
Wagner and Ron Hess presiding.

Interment will be at Scott City Cemetery, Scott City.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Scott City 
Animal Rescue and the Finney County Humane Society in care of Price 
&amp; Sons Funeral Homes, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m until 8:00 p.m. Monday and 10:00 
a.m. until 8:00 pm Tuesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home., 401 S. 
Washington St., Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1648311966412.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Vivian Lucille Collamore, 92, died March 24, 2022, at Scott County 
Hospital in Scott City. She was born Aug. 17, 1929, to Floyd and Hazel 
McKelvey Woodside in Cozad, Nebraska. Vivian was a resident of Scott 
City, Kansas since 1949 moving from Cozad, Nebraska.She married Vernon Collamore on Dec. 25, 1947, in Cozad, Nebr. He died on Jan. 6, 1997, in Scott City.Vivian worked for the USD 466 school district in food services for 16 years.&nbsp; She is a member of the Community Christian Church.Survivors include her children, Vicky White of Knoxville, Tennessee, 
Vincent &amp; Aleece Collamore of Waxahachie, Texas, Velinda Mills, 
Amarillo, Texas, Vance &amp; Lisa Collamore of Scott City; Nine 
grandchildren; Fifteen great-grandchildren; Six 
great-great-grandchildren.She was also preceded in death by her parents, infant daughter, 
Virginia, grandson, John William White; son-in-law, Myron Mills and 
great-grandson Matthew White.Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at 
the Community Christian Church in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor Scott 
Wagner and Ron Hess presiding.Interment will be at Scott City Cemetery, Scott City.In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Scott City 
Animal Rescue and the Finney County Humane Society in care of Price 
&amp; Sons Funeral Homes, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m until 8:00 p.m. Monday and 10:00 
a.m. until 8:00 pm Tuesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home., 401 S. 
Washington St., Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Vivian Lucille Collamore

Merle Gene Hawks was born on May 19, 1926, in rural Logan, Phillips 
County, Kansas, the son of John Rollo and Ethel Rhoades Hawks. His 
mother died when he was three and he was later raised by his stepmother,
 Mabel Drommer Hawks, who loved him as her own son, and his father, 
John. He departed this life on March 25, 2022, at the age of 95 years 9
 months 24 days at the Andbe Home, Norton, Norton County, Kansas.
 He attended country schools until graduating eighth grade and then 
Almena High School graduating with the class of 1944. He immediately 
joined the United States Navy upon graduation, serving in the Pacific 
Theatre during World War II. His ship, the U.S.S. Rankin, was deployed 
on the way for the invasion of Japan when the Atomic Bombs dropped on 
Japan and forced the Japanese to surrender saving hundreds of thousands 
of lives. He was trained to drive a landing craft. After serving in 
Occupied Japan for the rest of his service, he returned to Almena to 
begin farming. 
 He married the love of his life, Ivalee Mae Roeder, on her birthday,
 May 16, 1947, in Woodruff, Phillips County, Kansas. The plans for 
their wedding had to be abruptly changed due to the inclement weather 
and therefore took place in the pastor’s home. They made their home on a
 farm west of Almena. To their union, four sons were born, whom they 
cherished with their whole hearts: Jerry Lynn, David Gene, John William
 and Michael Lee. In 1958, they bought a farm north of Almena and lived
 there for 24 years. Sadly, two sons predeceased them in death as 
teenagers, David Gene in a tractor accident and John William of spinal 
meningitis. They moved to into Almena in 1982.
 In addition to farming and raising livestock, Merle was employed in 
construction, working for Purtzer &amp; Dutton to supplement the family 
income. He then was hired as a substitute Rural Mail Carrier, which 
eventually became his full-time job until he retired. He also owned and
 operated the Hawks’ Depot as a 50-year distributor of Archer Oil, among
 other products. He also was employed by the ASCS.
 He enjoyed trying new things, raising chinchillas for a time, as 
well as beefalo when it first hit the market. He owned one of the first
 home video cameras, making films of his boys as well as family events. 
 He liked to play cards, belonging with Ivalee, to pitch, pinochle and 
bridge clubs; then later playing whatever card game was popular. He 
played the family marble game (Aggravation) as long as he could. He 
spent precious time fishing with his sons and others. His favorite 
hobby, by far, however, was bowling, at which he excelled. He bowled in
 three leagues well into his 80s, also serving as bowling secretary, 
until the Rainbow Bowling Alley in Norton closed. He delighted in 
attending the activities of his children, grandchildren and great 
grandchildren even in his 90s. He was a faithful Northern Valley 
supporter.
 Merle attended the Almena Congregational Church, having returned 
there after the closing of the Almena United Methodist Church. He 
served on the Almena Schools School Board during the consolidation 
period; he belonged to many civic organizations and wrote for the 
Prairie Dog Press. He was a longtime member of the American Legion. He
 volunteered to deliver Meals on Wheels when it was available in Almena.
 He sold tickets at Northern Valley football games as long as he could. Survivors include: two sons and their wives, Jerry and Kay Hawks, 
Norton, and Michael and Deanna Hawks, Almena; five grandchildren: John 
(Gretchen) Hawks, Verona, WI, Jeremy (Renee) Hawks, Norton, Kansas, 
Hannah (Brian) Sproul, Melissa Hawks, Hays, and Morgan Hawks, Almena; 
nine great-grandchildren: Sophie, Lucy, Sadie and Goodwin Hawks, 
Verona, WI; Christien and Dylan Hawks, Norton, KS, Cambrie, Ivey and 
Kole Sproul, Almena, KS; two sisters, Georgie Rorabaugh, Norton, and 
Dixie Hejny and her husband George, Great Bend; sisters-in-law: Neva 
(Roeder) Lee, Belleville, KS, Jo Roeder, Canby, OR; Joy Roeder, 
Garibaldi, OR, and brother-in-law Robert Lyle Bailey, Pueblo, Colorado. 
Many other relatives, and friends.
 He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ivalee, two sons 
David and John; one sister, Loene Bailey, and infant brother, Keith; one
 great granddaughter, Zoee Sproul; his brothers-in-law Ralph Rorabaugh, 
Melvin Roeder, Calvin Roeder, Norman Roeder, Raymond Roeder, and Ted 
Lee; his sisters-in-law Beulah (Shelton) Roeder and Sally (Hale) Roeder.
 Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 
the Almena Congregational Church. Burial with military honors will 
follow at the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Almena. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 
pm Monday, March 28 at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be 
made to the City of Almena to help with the Veterans Memorial Park and 
sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 
67654. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1648311853888.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Merle Gene Hawks was born on May 19, 1926, in rural Logan, Phillips 
County, Kansas, the son of John Rollo and Ethel Rhoades Hawks. His 
mother died when he was three and he was later raised by his stepmother,
 Mabel Drommer Hawks, who loved him as her own son, and his father, 
John. He departed this life on March 25, 2022, at the age of 95 years 9
 months 24 days at the Andbe Home, Norton, Norton County, Kansas.
 He attended country schools until graduating eighth grade and then 
Almena High School graduating with the class of 1944. He immediately 
joined the United States Navy upon graduation, serving in the Pacific 
Theatre during World War II. His ship, the U.S.S. Rankin, was deployed 
on the way for the invasion of Japan when the Atomic Bombs dropped on 
Japan and forced the Japanese to surrender saving hundreds of thousands 
of lives. He was trained to drive a landing craft. After serving in 
Occupied Japan for the rest of his service, he returned to Almena to 
begin farming. 
 He married the love of his life, Ivalee Mae Roeder, on her birthday,
 May 16, 1947, in Woodruff, Phillips County, Kansas. The plans for 
their wedding had to be abruptly changed due to the inclement weather 
and therefore took place in the pastor’s home. They made their home on a
 farm west of Almena. To their union, four sons were born, whom they 
cherished with their whole hearts: Jerry Lynn, David Gene, John William
 and Michael Lee. In 1958, they bought a farm north of Almena and lived
 there for 24 years. Sadly, two sons predeceased them in death as 
teenagers, David Gene in a tractor accident and John William of spinal 
meningitis. They moved to into Almena in 1982.
 In addition to farming and raising livestock, Merle was employed in 
construction, working for Purtzer &amp; Dutton to supplement the family 
income. He then was hired as a substitute Rural Mail Carrier, which 
eventually became his full-time job until he retired. He also owned and
 operated the Hawks’ Depot as a 50-year distributor of Archer Oil, among
 other products. He also was employed by the ASCS.
 He enjoyed trying new things, raising chinchillas for a time, as 
well as beefalo when it first hit the market. He owned one of the first
 home video cameras, making films of his boys as well as family events. 
 He liked to play cards, belonging with Ivalee, to pitch, pinochle and 
bridge clubs; then later playing whatever card game was popular. He 
played the family marble game (Aggravation) as long as he could. He 
spent precious time fishing with his sons and others. His favorite 
hobby, by far, however, was bowling, at which he excelled. He bowled in
 three leagues well into his 80s, also serving as bowling secretary, 
until the Rainbow Bowling Alley in Norton closed. He delighted in 
attending the activities of his children, grandchildren and great 
grandchildren even in his 90s. He was a faithful Northern Valley 
supporter.
 Merle attended the Almena Congregational Church, having returned 
there after the closing of the Almena United Methodist Church. He 
served on the Almena Schools School Board during the consolidation 
period; he belonged to many civic organizations and wrote for the 
Prairie Dog Press. He was a longtime member of the American Legion. He
 volunteered to deliver Meals on Wheels when it was available in Almena.
 He sold tickets at Northern Valley football games as long as he could. Survivors include: two sons and their wives, Jerry and Kay Hawks, 
Norton, and Michael and Deanna Hawks, Almena; five grandchildren: John 
(Gretchen) Hawks, Verona, WI, Jeremy (Renee) Hawks, Norton, Kansas, 
Hannah (Brian) Sproul, Melissa Hawks, Hays, and Morgan Hawks, Almena; 
nine great-grandchildren: Sophie, Lucy, Sadie and Goodwin Hawks, 
Verona, WI; Christien and Dylan Hawks, Norton, KS, Cambrie, Ivey and 
Kole Sproul, Almena, KS; two sisters, Georgie Rorabaugh, Norton, and 
Dixie Hejny and her husband George, Great Bend; sisters-in-law: Neva 
(Roeder) Lee, Belleville, KS, Jo Roeder, Canby, OR; Joy Roeder, 
Garibaldi, OR, and brother-in-law Robert Lyle Bailey, Pueblo, Colorado. 
Many other relatives, and friends.
 He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ivalee, two sons 
David and John; one sister, Loene Bailey, and infant brother, Keith; one
 great granddaughter, Zoee Sproul; his brothers-in-law Ralph Rorabaugh, 
Melvin Roeder, Calvin Roeder, Norman Roeder, Raymond Roeder, and Ted 
Lee; his sisters-in-law Beulah (Shelton) Roeder and Sally (Hale) Roeder.
 Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 
the Almena Congregational Church. Burial with military honors will 
follow at the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Almena. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 
pm Monday, March 28 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be 
made to the City of Almena to help with the Veterans Memorial Park and 
sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 
67654. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com&nbsp;

Merle Gene Hawks

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

June 30, 1930 ~ March 25, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

Robert 'Bob' Harold Gross

Daniel Pfannenstiel, 62, Hays, died Monday, March 21, 2022, at his home.

He was born January 18, 1960, in Great 
Bend, the son of Nicholas F. “Nick” and Blanche (Pfannenstiel) 
Pfannenstiel.&nbsp; He was a graduate of Thomas More Prep High School in the 
class of 1978.&nbsp; In November of 1980, he was united in marriage to Mary 
Feldt in Hays.&nbsp; They later divorced.&nbsp; Daniel worked as a custodian and 
at various restaurants throughout Hays.&nbsp; As an avid sports fan, Daniel 
enjoyed watching his grandson’s ball games, attending Hays Larks, Fort 
Hays State University, and TMP-M High School games, and was a KU 
Jayhawks and KC Chiefs fan.

Survivors include his two sons: Adam 
Pfannenstiel and wife Sarah of Eagle, CO and Tyler Pfannenstiel and wife
 Megan of Hays, a daughter: Julie Quakenbush and husband Daniel of 
Gorham, a sister: Marlene Arnhold and husband Rick of Hays, five 
grandchildren: Elizabeth, David, and Catherine Quakenbush, Nicholas and 
Nolan Pfannenstiel, and three nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two infant brothers: Thomas and Nicholas, Jr. Pfannenstiel and an infant sister.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Fr.
 Earl Befort officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph 
Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until service 
time.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to Catholic Charities.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Daniel may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com
 &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1648233458629.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Daniel Pfannenstiel, 62, Hays, died Monday, March 21, 2022, at his home.He was born January 18, 1960, in Great 
Bend, the son of Nicholas F. “Nick” and Blanche (Pfannenstiel) 
Pfannenstiel.&nbsp; He was a graduate of Thomas More Prep High School in the 
class of 1978.&nbsp; In November of 1980, he was united in marriage to Mary 
Feldt in Hays.&nbsp; They later divorced.&nbsp; Daniel worked as a custodian and 
at various restaurants throughout Hays.&nbsp; As an avid sports fan, Daniel 
enjoyed watching his grandson’s ball games, attending Hays Larks, Fort 
Hays State University, and TMP-M High School games, and was a KU 
Jayhawks and KC Chiefs fan.Survivors include his two sons: Adam 
Pfannenstiel and wife Sarah of Eagle, CO and Tyler Pfannenstiel and wife
 Megan of Hays, a daughter: Julie Quakenbush and husband Daniel of 
Gorham, a sister: Marlene Arnhold and husband Rick of Hays, five 
grandchildren: Elizabeth, David, and Catherine Quakenbush, Nicholas and 
Nolan Pfannenstiel, and three nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, two infant brothers: Thomas and Nicholas, Jr. Pfannenstiel and an infant sister.Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Fr.
 Earl Befort officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph 
Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until service 
time.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Catholic Charities.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Daniel may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com
 &nbsp;&nbsp;

Daniel Pfannenstiel

October 23, 1960
 -
 March 23, 2022

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Robert-Bob-Edward--Beiker?obId=24397710#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>October 23, 1960
 -
 March 23, 2022An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Robert-Bob-Edward--Beiker?obId=24397710#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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