Verna J. “Jean” Davis, age 92 years, of Great Bend, Kansas, and 
formerly of Lewis, Kansas, and Dodge City, Kansas, passed away early on 
Tuesday morning, March 8, 2022, at the University of Kansas Health 
Systems – Great Bend Campus in Great Bend.&nbsp; 

Jean was born on April 3, 
1929, at Lewis, Kansas, to John Lloyd and Stella Fern (Hainer) Robbins.&nbsp; 
She was a graduate of Lewis High School and lived in Lewis and Dodge 
City for most of her life. Jean was united in marriage to James A. Davis
 on February 23, 1952, at Clayton, New Mexico.&nbsp; Together the couple owned
 and operated several motels in Liberal and Dodge City, Kansas until 
their retirement in 2006.&nbsp; Jean dearly loved fishing on their pontoon 
boat, traveling and camping, and the couple also enjoyed their 
“part-time homes” in Brownsville, Texas and Springfield, Missouri.&nbsp;

Survivors include two sons:&nbsp; Mark (&amp; Karly) Davis of Salina, 
Kansas and Mike (&amp; Sylvia) Davis of Wichita, Kansas; two 
grandchildren:&nbsp; Alexus Davis and Jamie Davis; one great-grandson Noah 
Davis; and one brother William “W.R.” Robbins of Olathe, Kansas.&nbsp; Jean 
was preceded in death by her parents; her husband James A. Davis on 
January 16, 2010; her daughter Tammy Davis; one sister Betty Pauline 
Sloan and one brother Lloyd Ross Robbins.&nbsp;

Graveside funeral services will be at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, March 15, 
2022, at the Wayne Cemetery near Lewis, Kansas. &nbsp;According to Jean’s 
wishes, there will be no public visitation. &nbsp;The family requests 
memorials be directed to the American Cancer Society.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1646857844745.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Verna J. “Jean” Davis, age 92 years, of Great Bend, Kansas, and 
formerly of Lewis, Kansas, and Dodge City, Kansas, passed away early on 
Tuesday morning, March 8, 2022, at the University of Kansas Health 
Systems – Great Bend Campus in Great Bend.&nbsp; Jean was born on April 3, 
1929, at Lewis, Kansas, to John Lloyd and Stella Fern (Hainer) Robbins.&nbsp; 
She was a graduate of Lewis High School and lived in Lewis and Dodge 
City for most of her life. Jean was united in marriage to James A. Davis
 on February 23, 1952, at Clayton, New Mexico.&nbsp; Together the couple owned
 and operated several motels in Liberal and Dodge City, Kansas until 
their retirement in 2006.&nbsp; Jean dearly loved fishing on their pontoon 
boat, traveling and camping, and the couple also enjoyed their 
“part-time homes” in Brownsville, Texas and Springfield, Missouri.&nbsp;Survivors include two sons:&nbsp; Mark (&amp; Karly) Davis of Salina, 
Kansas and Mike (&amp; Sylvia) Davis of Wichita, Kansas; two 
grandchildren:&nbsp; Alexus Davis and Jamie Davis; one great-grandson Noah 
Davis; and one brother William “W.R.” Robbins of Olathe, Kansas.&nbsp; Jean 
was preceded in death by her parents; her husband James A. Davis on 
January 16, 2010; her daughter Tammy Davis; one sister Betty Pauline 
Sloan and one brother Lloyd Ross Robbins.&nbsp;Graveside funeral services will be at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, March 15, 
2022, at the Wayne Cemetery near Lewis, Kansas. &nbsp;According to Jean’s 
wishes, there will be no public visitation. &nbsp;The family requests 
memorials be directed to the American Cancer Society.&nbsp;

Verna J. 'Jean' Davis

Katherine A. Henderson, age 53 years, of Great Bend, Kansas passed 
away suddenly on Thursday morning, February 24, 2022, at Bright Place 
North Care Facility in Topeka, Kansas.&nbsp; Katherine was born on September 
19, 1968, at Wichita, Kansas to Frederick L. (Fred) and Mary C. 
(Johnston) Reno.&nbsp; She lived in Norman, Oklahoma, several years and also 
in Tennessee prior to moving to Great Bend.&nbsp; Katherine graduated from 
Kingman High School at Kingman, Kansas in 1987, and later attended 
Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; She was united in marriage
 to Lee R. Henderson on February 19, 2011, at Great Bend.&nbsp; Katherine 
loved hiking, playing basketball, playing the piano and the saxophone, 
and singing.&nbsp; She was a member of Encounter Church in Great Bend.

Survivors include her husband, Lee R. Henderson of Great 
Bend, Kansas; one son, John L. Whyatt of Norman, Oklahoma and one 
daughter, Krissy (and her husband Travis) Schopf of Fort Polk, 
Louisiana; two grandchildren, Keana Schopf and Emily Schopf; her mother,
 Mary C. Reno of Larned, Kansas; two sisters:&nbsp; Nita (&amp; Rudi) Lenz of
 Booton Township, New Jersey and Stacy (&amp; Travis) Hamrick of Larned,
 Kansas; nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Katherine was preceded in death by her 
father, Frederick L. (Fred) Reno in 2011.

Cremation has been chosen, and a Memorial Service will be 
held at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials may be directed to Encounter Church, 
602 Patton Road, Great Bend, Kansas.

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 </figure>Katherine A. Henderson, age 53 years, of Great Bend, Kansas passed 
away suddenly on Thursday morning, February 24, 2022, at Bright Place 
North Care Facility in Topeka, Kansas.&nbsp; Katherine was born on September 
19, 1968, at Wichita, Kansas to Frederick L. (Fred) and Mary C. 
(Johnston) Reno.&nbsp; She lived in Norman, Oklahoma, several years and also 
in Tennessee prior to moving to Great Bend.&nbsp; Katherine graduated from 
Kingman High School at Kingman, Kansas in 1987, and later attended 
Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; She was united in marriage
 to Lee R. Henderson on February 19, 2011, at Great Bend.&nbsp; Katherine 
loved hiking, playing basketball, playing the piano and the saxophone, 
and singing.&nbsp; She was a member of Encounter Church in Great Bend.Survivors include her husband, Lee R. Henderson of Great 
Bend, Kansas; one son, John L. Whyatt of Norman, Oklahoma and one 
daughter, Krissy (and her husband Travis) Schopf of Fort Polk, 
Louisiana; two grandchildren, Keana Schopf and Emily Schopf; her mother,
 Mary C. Reno of Larned, Kansas; two sisters:&nbsp; Nita (&amp; Rudi) Lenz of
 Booton Township, New Jersey and Stacy (&amp; Travis) Hamrick of Larned,
 Kansas; nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Katherine was preceded in death by her 
father, Frederick L. (Fred) Reno in 2011.Cremation has been chosen, and a Memorial Service will be 
held at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials may be directed to Encounter Church, 
602 Patton Road, Great Bend, Kansas.

Katherine A. Henderson

Paul D. Berkley, 91, formerly of Downs, passed away March 6, 2022.  He was born October 5, 1930, on a farm near Tescott, the son of H.J. and Paulina (Boller) Berkley. 

He is preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn in 2015; three brothers, Robert Berkley, Jack Berkley, Jerry Berkley, and sister, Arliene Matthews.

Paul is survived by his son Bill Berkley (Claudia) of Downs, Mary Berkley (Eryn and her daughter, Marian) of Salina; grandchildren Bradley Berkley (Lindy), Brandon Berkley (Laura) and Cara Filipski (Jon); great grandchildren, Bauer, Braden, Alexander, Carter and Lauren Berkley, Carsyn, Colby, Berkley Kate Filipski; brothers, Hal (Eleanor), Don (Pat), and Mike (Debbie); sisters-in-law, Lila Berkley and Eleanor Berkley and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, Downs.  No Visitation.  Burial will be at the Franklin Cemetery, Tescott, at 2:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to the Downs Senior Center and the United Methodist Church in care of Domoney Funeral Home, PO Box 127, Downs, KS 67437.

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 </figure>Paul D. Berkley, 91, formerly of Downs, passed away March 6, 2022. He was born October 5, 1930, on a farm near Tescott, the son of H.J. and Paulina (Boller) Berkley. He was a retired banker and lawyer.He is preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn in 2015; three brothers, Robert Berkley, Jack Berkley, Jerry Berkley, and sister, Arliene Matthews.Paul is survived by his son Bill Berkley (Claudia) of Downs, Mary Berkley (Eryn and her daughter, Marian) of Salina; grandchildren Bradley Berkley (Lindy), Brandon Berkley (Laura) and Cara Filipski (Jon); great grandchildren, Bauer, Braden, Alexander, Carter and Lauren Berkley, Carsyn, Colby, Berkley Kate Filipski; brothers, Hal (Eleanor), Don (Pat), and Mike (Debbie); sisters-in-law, Lila Berkley and Eleanor Berkley and many nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be held Friday, March 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, Downs. No Visitation. Burial will be at the Franklin Cemetery, Tescott, at 2:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to the Downs Senior Center and the United Methodist Church in care of Domoney Funeral Home, PO Box 127, Downs, KS 67437.

Paul D. Berkley

Janet L. Seems, 84, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Center, KS. Services are pending withe All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

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 </figure>Janet L. Seems, 84, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Center, KS. Services are pending withe All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Janet L. Seems

James "Jim" Befort was born on April 
17, 1946, in Hays, KS to August and Helen (Pfeifer) Befort and died on 
Monday, February 7, 2022, at the age of 75, in UAB Hospital, Birmingham,
 AL, as a result of injuries suffered in a vehicle accident.

Jim grew up on a farm southwest of 
Hays, KS.&nbsp; As a farm boy he learned how to work.&nbsp; Working was also his 
hobby.&nbsp; He enjoyed remodeling/repairing on his house and of course, he 
did “honey do” jobs for his wife, his sister, his mother, and many 
others.&nbsp;

He graduated from Hays High School and 
Fort Hays State University with a bachelor’s degree in Business 
Administration.&nbsp; For over fifty years, he worked as an insurance 
executive for several insurance companies.&nbsp; He enjoyed what he did and 
over the years made many everlasting friendships.

On December 21, 1996, he married the 
love of his life Carol (Spies) Befort.&nbsp; They traveled to every state in 
the USA and went on numerous cruises. &nbsp;He also enjoyed attending car 
shows, shopping at the Farmer’s Market and visiting with friends and 
family.

&nbsp;Jim and his wife Carol were both 
excellent cooks and they loved to entertain their friends and family 
with tasty meals and delicious desserts.&nbsp;

Jim is survived by his wife Carol of 
the home, his sons Sean (Whitney) Befort, Kansas City, Mo; Matthew 
Befort of Seattle, Wash; and daughter Kristin (Thomas) Patrick New York 
City, NY; Stepson Kent (Michelle LePlume) Spies, Erie, Co; Stepdaughters
 Kandy (Brian) Biesterfeld, Broomfield, Co; Kari (Brian) Dean, Gilbert, 
AZ; Nicole Spies, Gulf Breeze, FL; his sister Alberta Klaus, Hays, KS; 
twelve grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his 
parents August and Helen Befort; brother George Befort; stepson Kevin 
Spies and brother-in-law Robert F Klaus.

Celebration of life will take place at 
Wilson Chapel UMC, Roebuck Historical Neighborhood, 412 Cumberland Dr, 
Birmingham, AL, on Friday, March 4, with visitation at 10:00 am followed 
by the service at 11:00 a.m.

A Celebration of life will take place 
at Brock’s Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine St., Hays, 
KS, with visitation Thursday, March 10 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and 
Friday, March 11, from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m.

Jim’s very good friend, Rev. Alex Oberneder of Birmingham, AL, will officiate both services.

Private inurnment will take place later at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Hays, KS.

The family suggest memorials to “Jim Befort’s Tools 2 Adults Program” organized by Gary Schmidt or the memorial of your choice.

Condolences may be sent to www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or email keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1645035942352.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>James "Jim" Befort was born on April 
17, 1946, in Hays, KS to August and Helen (Pfeifer) Befort and died on 
Monday, February 7, 2022, at the age of 75, in UAB Hospital, Birmingham,
 AL, as a result of injuries suffered in a vehicle accident.Jim grew up on a farm southwest of 
Hays, KS.&nbsp; As a farm boy he learned how to work.&nbsp; Working was also his 
hobby.&nbsp; He enjoyed remodeling/repairing on his house and of course, he 
did “honey do” jobs for his wife, his sister, his mother, and many 
others.&nbsp;He graduated from Hays High School and 
Fort Hays State University with a bachelor’s degree in Business 
Administration.&nbsp; For over fifty years, he worked as an insurance 
executive for several insurance companies.&nbsp; He enjoyed what he did and 
over the years made many everlasting friendships.On December 21, 1996, he married the 
love of his life Carol (Spies) Befort.&nbsp; They traveled to every state in 
the USA and went on numerous cruises. &nbsp;He also enjoyed attending car 
shows, shopping at the Farmer’s Market and visiting with friends and 
family.&nbsp;Jim and his wife Carol were both 
excellent cooks and they loved to entertain their friends and family 
with tasty meals and delicious desserts.&nbsp;Jim is survived by his wife Carol of 
the home, his sons Sean (Whitney) Befort, Kansas City, Mo; Matthew 
Befort of Seattle, Wash; and daughter Kristin (Thomas) Patrick New York 
City, NY; Stepson Kent (Michelle LePlume) Spies, Erie, Co; Stepdaughters
 Kandy (Brian) Biesterfeld, Broomfield, Co; Kari (Brian) Dean, Gilbert, 
AZ; Nicole Spies, Gulf Breeze, FL; his sister Alberta Klaus, Hays, KS; 
twelve grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.Jim was preceded in death by his 
parents August and Helen Befort; brother George Befort; stepson Kevin 
Spies and brother-in-law Robert F Klaus.Celebration of life will take place at 
Wilson Chapel UMC, Roebuck Historical Neighborhood, 412 Cumberland Dr, 
Birmingham, AL, on Friday, March 4, with visitation at 10:00 am followed 
by the service at 11:00 a.m.A Celebration of life will take place 
at Brock’s Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine St., Hays, 
KS, with visitation Thursday, March 10 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and 
Friday, March 11, from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m.Jim’s very good friend, Rev. Alex Oberneder of Birmingham, AL, will officiate both services.Private inurnment will take place later at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Hays, KS.The family suggest memorials to “Jim Befort’s Tools 2 Adults Program” organized by Gary Schmidt or the memorial of your choice.Condolences may be sent to www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or email keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

James 'Jim' Befort 

Alan Leon Hartner, 70, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away Friday, March 4,
 2022, at his home, after battling cancer. He was a precious blonde baby
 born July 9, 1951, in Atwood, KS, to Clarence and Margaret (Riepl) 
Hartner, of Herndon, KS. Born one of seven children, Alan along with his
 siblings resided in Herndon and helped out with the family farm. 
He attended St. Mary’s grade school and was an alter boy. At an early 
age Alan and his best friend Les Lippold ran around together causing 
trouble where ever it could be found. Les was always by his side even up
 until he said goodbye. In high school Alan played basketball and 
football and during the summer he played Slow Pitch Softball for Ludell.
 He worked at the Herndon Co-Op and Pooch’s Egg Factory. In 1969 Alan 
graduated Herndon High and did one year at Fort Hays State University, 
before moving to Denver in 1971, where him and some of his best friends 
lived and worked together. He began working in the construction field 
which lead him to his main trade and love for completing drywall. While 
in Colorado, Alan met and wed Charlene Humphrey in 1981. In March 1982, 
they welcomed their first daughter Misty Dawn. Then in 1986 they also 
had the joy of welcoming their firecracker daughter, Michelle Danielle. 
In 1988, Alan along with one of his lifelong friends and business 
partner Dan Bunker started Complete Drywall Systems which is still in 
business today. 
Not only was he the most beloved father but also Pappy to his 
granddaughters Avery and Rysley. Alan was a hard-working, fun, loving, 
kindhearted man, who was a stranger to no-one, and a respected friend 
who was loved by all. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Jim and Jack 
Hartner; sister-in-law Mary Hartner; brother-in-law Jim Jefferies; 
nephew Rodney Horinek and nieces, Mercedes Hartner and Denise Francis. 
Left to celebrate his life are children, Misty Hartner, of Herndon, KS 
and Michelle (Ryan) Wilkinson, of Atwood, KS; two granddaughters, Avery 
Percival and Rysely Wilkinson, of Atwood, KS; sisters, Vivan Horinek, of
 Broomfield, CO, Christina (Kent) Wood, of Herndon, KS, Myrna (Les) 
Pettera, of Loveland, CO and Ardis Jefferies, of Overland Park, KS, and 
many friends, nieces and nephews. 
He loved his family, friends, his past time for pheasant hunting and his
 dog Beau Monde. His love of sports including the Broncos, Rockies, 
Avalanche, KU Basketball and his hometown. 
Visitation is 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2022, at St. Mary’s 
Catholic Church, Herndon, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Rosary will be 1:30 
p.m. and Funeral Mass will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2022, at 
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Herndon, with burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery,
 Herndon. Memorials are suggested to the college fund of his 
granddaughters Avery Percival and Rysley Wilkinson, and sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. Online condolences: 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Alan Leon Hartner, 70, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away Friday, March 4,
 2022, at his home, after battling cancer. He was a precious blonde baby
 born July 9, 1951, in Atwood, KS, to Clarence and Margaret (Riepl) 
Hartner, of Herndon, KS. Born one of seven children, Alan along with his
 siblings resided in Herndon and helped out with the family farm. 
He attended St. Mary’s grade school and was an alter boy. At an early 
age Alan and his best friend Les Lippold ran around together causing 
trouble where ever it could be found. Les was always by his side even up
 until he said goodbye. In high school Alan played basketball and 
football and during the summer he played Slow Pitch Softball for Ludell.
 He worked at the Herndon Co-Op and Pooch’s Egg Factory. In 1969 Alan 
graduated Herndon High and did one year at Fort Hays State University, 
before moving to Denver in 1971, where him and some of his best friends 
lived and worked together. He began working in the construction field 
which lead him to his main trade and love for completing drywall. While 
in Colorado, Alan met and wed Charlene Humphrey in 1981. In March 1982, 
they welcomed their first daughter Misty Dawn. Then in 1986 they also 
had the joy of welcoming their firecracker daughter, Michelle Danielle. 
In 1988, Alan along with one of his lifelong friends and business 
partner Dan Bunker started Complete Drywall Systems which is still in 
business today. 
Not only was he the most beloved father but also Pappy to his 
granddaughters Avery and Rysley. Alan was a hard-working, fun, loving, 
kindhearted man, who was a stranger to no-one, and a respected friend 
who was loved by all. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Jim and Jack 
Hartner; sister-in-law Mary Hartner; brother-in-law Jim Jefferies; 
nephew Rodney Horinek and nieces, Mercedes Hartner and Denise Francis. 
Left to celebrate his life are children, Misty Hartner, of Herndon, KS 
and Michelle (Ryan) Wilkinson, of Atwood, KS; two granddaughters, Avery 
Percival and Rysely Wilkinson, of Atwood, KS; sisters, Vivan Horinek, of
 Broomfield, CO, Christina (Kent) Wood, of Herndon, KS, Myrna (Les) 
Pettera, of Loveland, CO and Ardis Jefferies, of Overland Park, KS, and 
many friends, nieces and nephews. 
He loved his family, friends, his past time for pheasant hunting and his
 dog Beau Monde. His love of sports including the Broncos, Rockies, 
Avalanche, KU Basketball and his hometown. 
Visitation is 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2022, at St. Mary’s 
Catholic Church, Herndon, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Rosary will be 1:30 
p.m. and Funeral Mass will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2022, at 
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Herndon, with burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery,
 Herndon. Memorials are suggested to the college fund of his 
granddaughters Avery Percival and Rysley Wilkinson, and sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. Online condolences: 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Alan Leon Hartner

August 28, 1929
 -
 March 6, 2022

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Robert-Bob-McClellan?obId=24207778#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>August 28, 1929
 -
 March 6, 2022An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Robert-Bob-McClellan?obId=24207778#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Robert 'Bob' McClellan

Verna J. “Jean” Davis, age 92 years, of Great Bend, and formerly of Lewis, and Dodge City, passed away early on Tuesday morning, March 8, 2022 at the University of Kansas Health Systems – Great Bend Campus in Great Bend.

Jean was born on April 3, 1929 at Lewis to John Lloyd and Stella Fern (Hainer) Robbins. She was a graduate of Lewis High School and lived in Lewis and Dodge City for most of her life. Jean was united in marriage to James A. Davis on February 23, 1952 at Clayton, N.M.&nbsp; Together the couple owned and operated several motels in Liberal and Dodge City, until their retirement in 2006.

 Jean dearly loved fishing on their pontoon boat, traveling and camping, and the couple also enjoyed their “part-time homes” in Brownsville, Texas, and Springfield, Mo.&nbsp;

Survivors include two sons:&nbsp; Mark (and Karly) Davis of Salina, and Mike (and Sylvia) Davis of Wichita; two grandchildren: Alexus Davis and Jamie Davis; one great-grandson Noah Davis; and one brother William “W.R.” Robbins of Olathe.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents; her husband James A. Davis on Jan. 16, 2010; her daughter Tammy Davis; one sister Betty Pauline Sloan and one brother Lloyd Ross Robbins.&nbsp;

Graveside funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at the Wayne Cemetery near Lewis. According to Jean’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. The family requests memorials be directed to the American Cancer Society.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1646844871595.jpeg" alt="Verna J. “Jean” Davis" />
 <figcaption>Verna J. “Jean” Davis</figcaption>
 </figure>Verna J. “Jean” Davis, age 92 years, of Great Bend, and formerly of Lewis, and Dodge City, passed away early on Tuesday morning, March 8, 2022 at the University of Kansas Health Systems – Great Bend Campus in Great Bend.Jean was born on April 3, 1929 at Lewis to John Lloyd and Stella Fern (Hainer) Robbins. She was a graduate of Lewis High School and lived in Lewis and Dodge City for most of her life. Jean was united in marriage to James A. Davis on February 23, 1952 at Clayton, N.M.&nbsp; Together the couple owned and operated several motels in Liberal and Dodge City, until their retirement in 2006. Jean dearly loved fishing on their pontoon boat, traveling and camping, and the couple also enjoyed their “part-time homes” in Brownsville, Texas, and Springfield, Mo.&nbsp;Survivors include two sons:&nbsp; Mark (and Karly) Davis of Salina, and Mike (and Sylvia) Davis of Wichita; two grandchildren: Alexus Davis and Jamie Davis; one great-grandson Noah Davis; and one brother William “W.R.” Robbins of Olathe.Jean was preceded in death by her parents; her husband James A. Davis on Jan. 16, 2010; her daughter Tammy Davis; one sister Betty Pauline Sloan and one brother Lloyd Ross Robbins.&nbsp;Graveside funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at the Wayne Cemetery near Lewis. According to Jean’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. The family requests memorials be directed to the American Cancer Society.

JETMORE —&nbsp; Mary Eileen (Berger) Ravenstein, 91, passed away March 6, 2022 at the Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.

She was born May 31, 1930 in Hodgeman County, the daughter of Clifford C. and Lula A. Miller Jones. A lifetime area resident she was a homemaker and housewife.

She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Jetmore. She enjoyed quilting, sewing and scrapbooking and loved her family.

On Sept. 3, 1950, she married Henry Ross Berger in Jetmore. He passed away Nov. 25, 1983.&nbsp; On May 9, 1992, she married Roy A. Ravenstein in Jetmore.&nbsp; He passed away Feb. 25, 2001.

Survivors include: son, David (Sheri) Berger, Jetmore; two daughters, Debra (Tim) Gibbs, Jetmore and Sandra (Warren) Vieux, Hesston; brother, Walter Jones, Gillette, Wyo.; seven grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild on the way.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Jones and three sisters, Josephine Bond, Phaye Thornburg and Ruby Jones.

Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore, with Jason Gibbs presiding.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore.

Memorials may be given to American Legion Auxiliary Post #290 in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663, Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <figcaption>Mary Eileen (Berger) Ravenstein</figcaption>
 </figure>JETMORE —&nbsp; Mary Eileen (Berger) Ravenstein, 91, passed away March 6, 2022 at the Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.She was born May 31, 1930 in Hodgeman County, the daughter of Clifford C. and Lula A. Miller Jones. A lifetime area resident she was a homemaker and housewife.She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Jetmore. She enjoyed quilting, sewing and scrapbooking and loved her family.On Sept. 3, 1950, she married Henry Ross Berger in Jetmore. He passed away Nov. 25, 1983.&nbsp; On May 9, 1992, she married Roy A. Ravenstein in Jetmore.&nbsp; He passed away Feb. 25, 2001.Survivors include: son, David (Sheri) Berger, Jetmore; two daughters, Debra (Tim) Gibbs, Jetmore and Sandra (Warren) Vieux, Hesston; brother, Walter Jones, Gillette, Wyo.; seven grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild on the way.She was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Jones and three sisters, Josephine Bond, Phaye Thornburg and Ruby Jones.Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore, with Jason Gibbs presiding.Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore.Memorials may be given to American Legion Auxiliary Post #290 in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663, Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mary E. (Berger) Ravenstein

Elmer J Schrock, 83, of Ness City, Kan., went to the Lord on March 5, 2022, at Ness County Hospital.&nbsp; Born March 21, 1938, in Emma, Ind.&nbsp; He was the son of John and Elizabeth (Wingard) Schrock.

Growing up in an Amish family in Topeka, Ind., Elmer attended school at Honeyview Amish School System.&nbsp; In the eighth&nbsp;grade, like many Amish, he left school to go work on the family farms. Elmer had 11 siblings.&nbsp; When he was 16, he ventured into the modern world during Rumspringa, a time when Amish youth are allowed the opportunity to leave the walls of the Amish community and see what outside life is like.&nbsp; 

After experiencing it, they have a choice to continue living the Amish lifestyle or leave it.&nbsp; Elmer chose to leave and experience what life had to offer him.&nbsp; He joined a Bluegrass band and played the mandolin and standup bass while traveling throughout the tri-state area.

He later bought a business in Topeka, Ind., where he met and fell in love with Margaret (Treece) Bauer. They married in Carson City, Nevada, on Dec2. 6, 1969. Elmer and Marge later made their home in Sheridan, Mont. where he worked on the Gilbert ranch.

They moved to Havre, Mont. where he worked in the oil industry and later took a job as a driller for Simmons Drilling Ltd. He also obtained his GED and Real Estate license.

In 1980, Elmer moved his family to western Kansas with his rig to drill oil.&nbsp; After a short time in LaCrosse, Elmer and Marge planted their roots in Ransom, where they lived for over 30 years. Elmer got out of the oil business and purchased the Beer Barn, a bar and grill in Ransom.

In 1985 they sold their business, and he went to work for the City of Ransom.&nbsp; He also did some farming for friends.&nbsp; In his later years, he worked in maintenance at Grisell Memorial Hospital until he retired.&nbsp;

Elmer was a God-fearing, hard-working man who enjoyed gardening and always had a funny saying or comeback. During retirement, you could find him watching his favorite shows, working in his garden or traveling with his wife.&nbsp;

Elmer is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Marge Schrock; daughter, Roxy (Phil) Hagans of Indiana; stepsons, Bill (MaryJo) Bauer of Minnesota and Brady (Dee) Bauer of Ness City; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepson in 2002, Dennis Bauer; six sisters, and one brother.

A memorial service will be at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 11 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City.

Memorial donations may be given in Elmer Schrock’s memory to the American Lung Association or Cancer Research Institute.&nbsp;

Memories and words of support may be left for the family by writing in the guest book.

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 </figure>Elmer J Schrock, 83, of Ness City, Kan., went to the Lord on March 5, 2022, at Ness County Hospital.&nbsp; Born March 21, 1938, in Emma, Ind.&nbsp; He was the son of John and Elizabeth (Wingard) Schrock.Growing up in an Amish family in Topeka, Ind., Elmer attended school at Honeyview Amish School System.&nbsp; In the eighth&nbsp;grade, like many Amish, he left school to go work on the family farms. Elmer had 11 siblings.&nbsp; When he was 16, he ventured into the modern world during Rumspringa, a time when Amish youth are allowed the opportunity to leave the walls of the Amish community and see what outside life is like.&nbsp; After experiencing it, they have a choice to continue living the Amish lifestyle or leave it.&nbsp; Elmer chose to leave and experience what life had to offer him.&nbsp; He joined a Bluegrass band and played the mandolin and standup bass while traveling throughout the tri-state area.He later bought a business in Topeka, Ind., where he met and fell in love with Margaret (Treece) Bauer. They married in Carson City, Nevada, on Dec2. 6, 1969. Elmer and Marge later made their home in Sheridan, Mont. where he worked on the Gilbert ranch.They moved to Havre, Mont. where he worked in the oil industry and later took a job as a driller for Simmons Drilling Ltd. He also obtained his GED and Real Estate license.In 1980, Elmer moved his family to western Kansas with his rig to drill oil.&nbsp; After a short time in LaCrosse, Elmer and Marge planted their roots in Ransom, where they lived for over 30 years. Elmer got out of the oil business and purchased the Beer Barn, a bar and grill in Ransom.In 1985 they sold their business, and he went to work for the City of Ransom.&nbsp; He also did some farming for friends.&nbsp; In his later years, he worked in maintenance at Grisell Memorial Hospital until he retired.&nbsp;Elmer was a God-fearing, hard-working man who enjoyed gardening and always had a funny saying or comeback. During retirement, you could find him watching his favorite shows, working in his garden or traveling with his wife.&nbsp;Elmer is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Marge Schrock; daughter, Roxy (Phil) Hagans of Indiana; stepsons, Bill (MaryJo) Bauer of Minnesota and Brady (Dee) Bauer of Ness City; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepson in 2002, Dennis Bauer; six sisters, and one brother.A memorial service will be at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 11 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City.Memorial donations may be given in Elmer Schrock’s memory to the American Lung Association or Cancer Research Institute.&nbsp;Memories and words of support may be left for the family by writing in the guest book.

Elmer J Schrock

Warren Dean Richards was born Jan. 6, 1945 in Norton. He passed away on March 7, 2022 at the age of 77 in Denton, Texas.

He was the elder son of Dean E. and Margaret (Lyon) Richards. He attended Norton schools, excelling academically and athletically, graduating from NCHS in 1963.

It was in Norton where he met his wife, Sandra (Oswald) Richards. They were married in Manhattan, Kan. After receiving his business degree from Kansas State University, he began his career with JCPenney, retiring in 2005 after 37 years and moved to Denton, Texas. He and his wife cherished the many lifelong friends they made throughout Warren’s career with JCPenney. He was an active member of Denton Bible Church where he served at Shiloh Field Community Garden. It provided food for many organizations and people in the Denton area. He had the opportunity to serve in other areas of church life. He studied God’s Word, the last 15 years with the Men's Bible Study Fellowship. He also served on the Board of Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource Center. After retiring, Warren played on a softball team and golfed, which brought joy and additional friendships. While grieving the loss of his presence, we know as a Christian, he is healed and eternally home with our Lord. Warren was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Roberta Temple. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; his brother, David (Linda); his son, Jeff; his daughter, Penny (Paul) Seiler; his grandsons, Corey and Taylor (Kori) Fitzner; his great-grandson, Harrison Fitzner; and nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m.&nbsp; March 14, 2022 at Mulkey-Bowles-Montgomery Funeral Home, 705 N. Locust St., Denton. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. March 17, 2022 at the Norton Cemetery, Norton, Kan. Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God not by works, so that no one can boast. Memorials may be sent to Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource Center, PO Box 610, Denton, TX, 76202, or to a charity of your choice.

Warren Dean Richards was born Jan. 6, 1945 in Norton. He passed away on March 7, 2022 at the age of 77 in Denton, Texas. <figure>
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 </figure>He was the elder son of Dean E. and Margaret (Lyon) Richards. He attended Norton schools, excelling academically and athletically, graduating from NCHS in 1963.It was in Norton where he met his wife, Sandra (Oswald) Richards. They were married in Manhattan, Kan. After receiving his business degree from Kansas State University, he began his career with JCPenney, retiring in 2005 after 37 years and moved to Denton, Texas. He and his wife cherished the many lifelong friends they made throughout Warren’s career with JCPenney. He was an active member of Denton Bible Church where he served at Shiloh Field Community Garden. It provided food for many organizations and people in the Denton area. He had the opportunity to serve in other areas of church life. He studied God’s Word, the last 15 years with the Men's Bible Study Fellowship. He also served on the Board of Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource Center. After retiring, Warren played on a softball team and golfed, which brought joy and additional friendships. While grieving the loss of his presence, we know as a Christian, he is healed and eternally home with our Lord. Warren was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Roberta Temple. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; his brother, David (Linda); his son, Jeff; his daughter, Penny (Paul) Seiler; his grandsons, Corey and Taylor (Kori) Fitzner; his great-grandson, Harrison Fitzner; and nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m.&nbsp; March 14, 2022 at Mulkey-Bowles-Montgomery Funeral Home, 705 N. Locust St., Denton. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. March 17, 2022 at the Norton Cemetery, Norton, Kan. Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God not by works, so that no one can boast. Memorials may be sent to Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource Center, PO Box 610, Denton, TX, 76202, or to a charity of your choice.

Warren Dean Richards

Glenn
 Gordon Simmons, 75, of Rustic, Colorado, died on March 5, 2022, in Fort 
Collins, Colorado after a year long battle with pancreatic cancer. Glenn
 was born on August 30, 1946, in Spokane, Washington. After moving to 
Hays, Kansas, he later graduated from Hays High School (1964), Fort Hays 
State University (1968) B.A., (1971) M.A. and (1995) M.F.A., earning 
degrees in Psychology, Sculpture and Jewelry Design. In 1972,&nbsp; Glenn married Jan Busch in Russell, Kansas. A daughter Gina was born in
 1981. He and Jan were successful owners of two long term (30 yrs) 
businesses in Hays- Tattered Covers (downtown ) and Gulliver’s Book 
Store and coffee shop located in the Hays Mall. While in Hays he was a 
member of the Hays Chamber Commerce, The Ambassador’s Club , the Kiwanis
 Club and the FHSU President’s Club. A love of the Poudre River
 and the mountains in Colorado lured Glenn and Jan to follow their 
dreams and live a quieter life in 2002. On riverfront acreage they built
 a log home, where Glenn finished the interior complete with an art 
studio. There Glenn pursued his passion of jewelry design, carving and 
casting precious stones and metals. He belonged to the Colorado 
Metalsmithing Association and the Society of North American Goldsmiths. 
In 2019, Glenn won a prestigious award from the National Halstead 
Jewelry Design Competition. For 15 years Glenn was a Volunteer
 Wildland firefighter and licensed EMT serving the Poudre Canyon 
Community. He had many lasting friendships in the Canyon and was a 
member of the Upper Poudre Canyon Association and the Poudre Canyon 
Chapel. Glenn is survived by his wife Jan of the home, 
daughter Gina Rocha and son-in- law Clint Rocha, Paola, Kansas, two 
granddaughters, Olive and Amelia Rocha, a sister, Sheryle Robinson, 
Sedona, Arizona and a brother, Ron Simmons, Hays, Kansas and many nieces
 and nephews. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, 
Gordon and Vey Simmons, father and mother in -law Carl and Cornelia 
Busch, brother-in-law Greg Robinson and grandmother Nelly Harshbarger. 
 Condolences and memories may be sent to the Bohlender Funeral Chapel, 
Fort Collins, Colorado. Memorials are suggested to the Poudre Canyon 
Fire Protection District. Poudrecanyonfpd.Colorado.gov A private family service will follow at a later date.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Glenn
 Gordon Simmons, 75, of Rustic, Colorado, died on March 5, 2022, in Fort 
Collins, Colorado after a year long battle with pancreatic cancer. Glenn
 was born on August 30, 1946, in Spokane, Washington. After moving to 
Hays, Kansas, he later graduated from Hays High School (1964), Fort Hays 
State University (1968) B.A., (1971) M.A. and (1995) M.F.A., earning 
degrees in Psychology, Sculpture and Jewelry Design. In 1972,&nbsp; Glenn married Jan Busch in Russell, Kansas. A daughter Gina was born in
 1981. He and Jan were successful owners of two long term (30 yrs) 
businesses in Hays- Tattered Covers (downtown ) and Gulliver’s Book 
Store and coffee shop located in the Hays Mall. While in Hays he was a 
member of the Hays Chamber Commerce, The Ambassador’s Club , the Kiwanis
 Club and the FHSU President’s Club. A love of the Poudre River
 and the mountains in Colorado lured Glenn and Jan to follow their 
dreams and live a quieter life in 2002. On riverfront acreage they built
 a log home, where Glenn finished the interior complete with an art 
studio. There Glenn pursued his passion of jewelry design, carving and 
casting precious stones and metals. He belonged to the Colorado 
Metalsmithing Association and the Society of North American Goldsmiths. 
In 2019, Glenn won a prestigious award from the National Halstead 
Jewelry Design Competition. For 15 years Glenn was a Volunteer
 Wildland firefighter and licensed EMT serving the Poudre Canyon 
Community. He had many lasting friendships in the Canyon and was a 
member of the Upper Poudre Canyon Association and the Poudre Canyon 
Chapel. Glenn is survived by his wife Jan of the home, 
daughter Gina Rocha and son-in- law Clint Rocha, Paola, Kansas, two 
granddaughters, Olive and Amelia Rocha, a sister, Sheryle Robinson, 
Sedona, Arizona and a brother, Ron Simmons, Hays, Kansas and many nieces
 and nephews. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, 
Gordon and Vey Simmons, father and mother in -law Carl and Cornelia 
Busch, brother-in-law Greg Robinson and grandmother Nelly Harshbarger. 
 Condolences and memories may be sent to the Bohlender Funeral Chapel, 
Fort Collins, Colorado. Memorials are suggested to the Poudre Canyon 
Fire Protection District. Poudrecanyonfpd.Colorado.gov A private family service will follow at a later date.&nbsp;

Glenn Gordon Simmons

Kenneth R. “Ken” Braun, 87, Hays, died Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Via Christi Village.

He was born April 18, 1934, in Victoria,
 the son of Edmund J. and Philomena “Minnie” (Rohr) Braun.&nbsp; In 1952, he 
graduated from Victoria Rural High School.&nbsp; He earned a Bachelor’s 
Degree in Business Administration from Fort Hays State University in 
1956.&nbsp; That same year he was drafted into the U.S. Army, serving in 
Korea in the Army Audit Agency until 1958.&nbsp; He then attended Kansas 
State University, majoring in accounting.&nbsp; Ken was a Certified Public 
Accountant and loved his work.&nbsp; On April 3, 1960, he was united in 
marriage to Mary A. Vodicka in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; She preceded him in 
death on November 8, 1996.&nbsp; On June 30, 2000, he was united in marriage 
to Yvonne (Brungardt) Rohleder in Victoria.&nbsp; He was a member of St. 
Joseph Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Third Degree Knights of Columbus 
Council #6984, St. Fidelis Fourth Degree Assembly #305, and the Hays VFW
 Post #9076.&nbsp; Ken was active in the community, serving on numerous 
public, business, and charitable organizations, including Thomas More 
Prep-Marian High School as Chairman of the Board and the TMP 
Foundation.&nbsp; He enjoyed dancing, singing, woodworking, fishing, and 
watching sports.&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife Yvonne of 
Hays, four sons: Tom Braun and wife Anita of Addison, TX, Steve Braun 
and wife Susan of Overland Park, Kevin Braun and wife Dana of Westlake, 
TX, and Chris Braun and wife Missy of Andover, nine step-children: Kathy
 Mead and husband Steven of Santa Fe, NM, Lisa Lang and husband Tim, 
Cheryl Rohleder, and Craig Rohleder and wife Beth, all of Hays, Niel 
Rohleder and wife Roberta of Pahrump, NV, Eric Rohleder and wife Casey 
of Topeka, Ann Noble and husband Warren, Kent Rohleder, and Scott 
Rohleder and wife Cari, all of Hays, one sister: Cora Schulte of 
Victoria, eight grandchildren: Eric Braun and wife Elizabeth, Isaac 
Braun and wife Maddy, Emery Braun, Jacob Braun, Taylor Pearson and 
husband Connor, Morgan Braun, Chance Braun, and Max Braun, one great 
granddaughter: Oslo Pearson, 21 step grandchildren, 13 step great 
grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary, and his brother Everett Braun.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
2:00 pm on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at the Basilica of St. Fidelis, 
Victoria.&nbsp; Burial with military honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor 
Guard will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.&nbsp; Visitation will be from
 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Wednesday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home 
and from 1:00 pm until service time on Thursday at the Basilica.&nbsp; A 
vigil service will be at 6:30 pm followed by a combined Third and Fourth
 Degree Knights of Columbus rosary, all on Wednesday at the funeral 
home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to TMP-Marian High School or the Basilica
 of St. Fidelis.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Ken may be shared with the
 family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Kenneth R. “Ken” Braun, 87, Hays, died Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Via Christi Village.He was born April 18, 1934, in Victoria,
 the son of Edmund J. and Philomena “Minnie” (Rohr) Braun.&nbsp; In 1952, he 
graduated from Victoria Rural High School.&nbsp; He earned a Bachelor’s 
Degree in Business Administration from Fort Hays State University in 
1956.&nbsp; That same year he was drafted into the U.S. Army, serving in 
Korea in the Army Audit Agency until 1958.&nbsp; He then attended Kansas 
State University, majoring in accounting.&nbsp; Ken was a Certified Public 
Accountant and loved his work.&nbsp; On April 3, 1960, he was united in 
marriage to Mary A. Vodicka in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; She preceded him in 
death on November 8, 1996.&nbsp; On June 30, 2000, he was united in marriage 
to Yvonne (Brungardt) Rohleder in Victoria.&nbsp; He was a member of St. 
Joseph Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Third Degree Knights of Columbus 
Council #6984, St. Fidelis Fourth Degree Assembly #305, and the Hays VFW
 Post #9076.&nbsp; Ken was active in the community, serving on numerous 
public, business, and charitable organizations, including Thomas More 
Prep-Marian High School as Chairman of the Board and the TMP 
Foundation.&nbsp; He enjoyed dancing, singing, woodworking, fishing, and 
watching sports.&nbsp;Survivors include his wife Yvonne of 
Hays, four sons: Tom Braun and wife Anita of Addison, TX, Steve Braun 
and wife Susan of Overland Park, Kevin Braun and wife Dana of Westlake, 
TX, and Chris Braun and wife Missy of Andover, nine step-children: Kathy
 Mead and husband Steven of Santa Fe, NM, Lisa Lang and husband Tim, 
Cheryl Rohleder, and Craig Rohleder and wife Beth, all of Hays, Niel 
Rohleder and wife Roberta of Pahrump, NV, Eric Rohleder and wife Casey 
of Topeka, Ann Noble and husband Warren, Kent Rohleder, and Scott 
Rohleder and wife Cari, all of Hays, one sister: Cora Schulte of 
Victoria, eight grandchildren: Eric Braun and wife Elizabeth, Isaac 
Braun and wife Maddy, Emery Braun, Jacob Braun, Taylor Pearson and 
husband Connor, Morgan Braun, Chance Braun, and Max Braun, one great 
granddaughter: Oslo Pearson, 21 step grandchildren, 13 step great 
grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary, and his brother Everett Braun.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
2:00 pm on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at the Basilica of St. Fidelis, 
Victoria.&nbsp; Burial with military honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor 
Guard will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.&nbsp; Visitation will be from
 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Wednesday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home 
and from 1:00 pm until service time on Thursday at the Basilica.&nbsp; A 
vigil service will be at 6:30 pm followed by a combined Third and Fourth
 Degree Knights of Columbus rosary, all on Wednesday at the funeral 
home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to TMP-Marian High School or the Basilica
 of St. Fidelis.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Ken may be shared with the
 family at www.haysmemorial.com

Kenneth R. 'Ken' Braun

David Allan Craven, age 62, of Hays, Kansas, died Monday, February 28, 2022, at his home.

He was born August 11,&nbsp;1959, in Russell, Kansas, to Harold Dean and Mary Alice (Fleming) Craven. &nbsp;He married Rosalyn (Pearce) on August 27, 1982, in&nbsp;Hays, Kansas.

He worked the last six years at Walmart in maintenance and was at EnerSys for 14 years. &nbsp;He grew up in Russell and Hays. He attended Russell High School and was a 1977 graduate&nbsp;of&nbsp;Hays High School. &nbsp;He enjoyed cruising around in his car and listening&nbsp;to rock and roll.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Survivors&nbsp;include his wife, Rosalyn Craven, of the home; his son, Dennis Craven, of Hays, KS; and his brother, Michael Craven and wife, Darla, of Hays, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was preceded in death&nbsp;by&nbsp;his parents; and his sister Lois LaRue&nbsp;and her husband, David.

A Celebration of Life Visitation will be from 5:30 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

The family suggests memorials&nbsp;payable to the organization:&nbsp;St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or&nbsp;Tunnel To Towers {honoring military and first responders} in care of the&nbsp;mortuary.

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

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 </figure>David Allan Craven, age 62, of Hays, Kansas, died Monday, February 28, 2022, at his home.He was born August 11,&nbsp;1959, in Russell, Kansas, to Harold Dean and Mary Alice (Fleming) Craven. &nbsp;He married Rosalyn (Pearce) on August 27, 1982, in&nbsp;Hays, Kansas.He worked the last six years at Walmart in maintenance and was at EnerSys for 14 years. &nbsp;He grew up in Russell and Hays. He attended Russell High School and was a 1977 graduate&nbsp;of&nbsp;Hays High School. &nbsp;He enjoyed cruising around in his car and listening&nbsp;to rock and roll.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Survivors&nbsp;include his wife, Rosalyn Craven, of the home; his son, Dennis Craven, of Hays, KS; and his brother, Michael Craven and wife, Darla, of Hays, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was preceded in death&nbsp;by&nbsp;his parents; and his sister Lois LaRue&nbsp;and her husband, David.A Celebration of Life Visitation will be from 5:30 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.The family suggests memorials&nbsp;payable to the organization:&nbsp;St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or&nbsp;Tunnel To Towers {honoring military and first responders} in care of the&nbsp;mortuary.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left &nbsp;by guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

David Allan Craven

Monday, July 9th, 1951-Friday, March 4th, 2022

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/alan-hartner/4872627/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Monday, July 9th, 1951-Friday, March 4th, 2022An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/alan-hartner/4872627/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Rosa's service will be available as a Zoom Meeting at 1:00 p.m., March 
9, 2022. Anyone who wishes to may join the meeting. It must be viewed at
 this time because it won't be recorded for viewing later. The Zoom 
meeting information is:
 844 4645 8584
 778062 
 Rosa Lee Stokes, 97, died in Hays, Kansas, March 1, 2022. She was 
born April 18, 1924, to Schuyler and Mary (Cannon) Jones in Rural Graham 
County, Kansas. She grew up with 12 brothers and sisters. In October 1969, Rosa married Oliver Stokes in Denver, Colorado. 
 		Rosa loved gardening, cooking, quilting, sewing, and taking care 
of others. She was an extremely hard worker. She was an assertive, 
strong-willed loving soul. When Rosa spoke, everyone listened! She had
 no problem speaking her mind. But then she would turn right around and 
nurture you.
 		Everything Rosa cooked (fried chicken, deep fried turkey, deep 
fried catfish, fresh pies, yummy cobblers, homemade ice cream; the list 
goes on and on!) All of it was made with so much love. Even if you 
didn’t want to eat you had to, because you never wanted to disappoint 
Rosa. And, with bellies full she’d give you more!
 		There are so many memories of life around Rosa, but here are a few. 
 Terry and Kim Ryines recalled a time when they, their children as 
well as other young ones and family members, visited Aunt Rosa at her 
home in Nicodemus. They decided to deep fry a turkey and catfish. Rosa
 deep fried the turkey first with all it’s seasonings and then the 
catfish. Cousin Thomas said prior to eating Rosa’s catfish that he 
didn’t like catfish. Well, after eating at least four pieces of that 
catfish, he declared, “Well, I guess I like catfish now!”
 		Another wonderful memory of Rosa involved go-carts. Terry and Kim
 thought of a time when they took go-carts to Aunt Rosa’s home for the 
little kids. Rosa said she hated those go-carts. She called them, 
“Do-do Bugs."&nbsp; But after a while…there goes Rosa driving on of those 
“Do-do Bugs” and having a ball! But that’s not all. The kids drove 
those go-carts down into the town of Nicodemus. Well, the town Sheriff 
(Freddie Switzer) pulled them over and gave them flags and badges. He 
made them honorary deputies! After which they stopped by every house in
 town and introduced themselves as the new deputies in town! Aunt 
Shirley has fond memories of the times that she and Aunt Ethel 
(affectionately referred to as the twins by Rosa) worked as waitresses 
for Rosa at the Nicodemus restaurant. She recalls all the laughter, 
the good times, and the mischievousness that went on. Sometimes until 
5:00 A.M., and, oh how they terrorized Sheriff Switzer!
 		Rosa was a true matriarch for the family. She brought generations
 together. The younger generations were made to feel comfortable and 
loved around Rosa. And, you’d better not come to Kansas without 
visiting Rosa!
 She loved Jehovah God and His Son Jesus Christ! And, following in 
the footsteps of our Lord Jesus Christ, she would feed anyone and 
everyone. 
 		She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Oliver; 
siblings: Freeman, Lawrence, Kenneth, Helen, Elizabeth, Alta, Oletha and
 Margaret.
 		Rosa is survived by her daughter, Norma Lois Willis of Garden 
Grove, California; four grandchildren: Vanessa, Margo, Rayford and 
Karrita; nine great grandchildren: Rochelle, Raquel, Tiara, Timmara, 
Joel, Latifah, Azia, Kiara and Jahquon; nine great-great grandchildren; 
as well as many, many nieces and nephews. Her surviving siblings are: 
Justina Johnson of Houston, Texas, Ethel Johnson of Kansas City, 
Missouri, Francis Jones of Hill City, Shirley Ryines of Colorado 
Springs, Colorado. 
 All Loving Her Very Dearly!&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Rosa-Lee-Stokes?obId=24176573#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Rosa's service will be available as a Zoom Meeting at 1:00 p.m., March 
9, 2022. Anyone who wishes to may join the meeting. It must be viewed at
 this time because it won't be recorded for viewing later. The Zoom 
meeting information is:
 844 4645 8584
 778062 
 Rosa Lee Stokes, 97, died in Hays, Kansas, March 1, 2022. She was 
born April 18, 1924, to Schuyler and Mary (Cannon) Jones in Rural Graham 
County, Kansas. She grew up with 12 brothers and sisters. In October 1969, Rosa married Oliver Stokes in Denver, Colorado. 
 		Rosa loved gardening, cooking, quilting, sewing, and taking care 
of others. She was an extremely hard worker. She was an assertive, 
strong-willed loving soul. When Rosa spoke, everyone listened! She had
 no problem speaking her mind. But then she would turn right around and 
nurture you.
 		Everything Rosa cooked (fried chicken, deep fried turkey, deep 
fried catfish, fresh pies, yummy cobblers, homemade ice cream; the list 
goes on and on!) All of it was made with so much love. Even if you 
didn’t want to eat you had to, because you never wanted to disappoint 
Rosa. And, with bellies full she’d give you more!
 		There are so many memories of life around Rosa, but here are a few. 
 Terry and Kim Ryines recalled a time when they, their children as 
well as other young ones and family members, visited Aunt Rosa at her 
home in Nicodemus. They decided to deep fry a turkey and catfish. Rosa
 deep fried the turkey first with all it’s seasonings and then the 
catfish. Cousin Thomas said prior to eating Rosa’s catfish that he 
didn’t like catfish. Well, after eating at least four pieces of that 
catfish, he declared, “Well, I guess I like catfish now!”
 		Another wonderful memory of Rosa involved go-carts. Terry and Kim
 thought of a time when they took go-carts to Aunt Rosa’s home for the 
little kids. Rosa said she hated those go-carts. She called them, 
“Do-do Bugs."&nbsp; But after a while…there goes Rosa driving on of those 
“Do-do Bugs” and having a ball! But that’s not all. The kids drove 
those go-carts down into the town of Nicodemus. Well, the town Sheriff 
(Freddie Switzer) pulled them over and gave them flags and badges. He 
made them honorary deputies! After which they stopped by every house in
 town and introduced themselves as the new deputies in town! Aunt 
Shirley has fond memories of the times that she and Aunt Ethel 
(affectionately referred to as the twins by Rosa) worked as waitresses 
for Rosa at the Nicodemus restaurant. She recalls all the laughter, 
the good times, and the mischievousness that went on. Sometimes until 
5:00 A.M., and, oh how they terrorized Sheriff Switzer!
 		Rosa was a true matriarch for the family. She brought generations
 together. The younger generations were made to feel comfortable and 
loved around Rosa. And, you’d better not come to Kansas without 
visiting Rosa!
 She loved Jehovah God and His Son Jesus Christ! And, following in 
the footsteps of our Lord Jesus Christ, she would feed anyone and 
everyone. 
 		She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Oliver; 
siblings: Freeman, Lawrence, Kenneth, Helen, Elizabeth, Alta, Oletha and
 Margaret.
 		Rosa is survived by her daughter, Norma Lois Willis of Garden 
Grove, California; four grandchildren: Vanessa, Margo, Rayford and 
Karrita; nine great grandchildren: Rochelle, Raquel, Tiara, Timmara, 
Joel, Latifah, Azia, Kiara and Jahquon; nine great-great grandchildren; 
as well as many, many nieces and nephews. Her surviving siblings are: 
Justina Johnson of Houston, Texas, Ethel Johnson of Kansas City, 
Missouri, Francis Jones of Hill City, Shirley Ryines of Colorado 
Springs, Colorado. 
 All Loving Her Very Dearly!&nbsp; Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Rosa-Lee-Stokes?obId=24176573#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Rosa Lee Stokes

Vivian Huelskamp, 83, died Thursday, March 3,2022, at her home. She was
 born on February 4, 1939, in La Crosse, Kansas, the daughter of Gerald 
&amp; Marjie (Renner) Crook. She married Sy Huelskamp on August 8, 
1959. 
Vivian was raised in Garden City and graduated from Garden City High 
School. She lived in the Pierceville area for 44 years. She was a farm
 homemaker and an avid quilter. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother-Jay Crook, sister-Mary
 Lou Jackson, Son-in-Law-Larry Bates Sr., and grandson-Damien Huelskamp. 
She is survived by her husband-Sy Huelskamp of Minneola, 3 
daughters-Stephanie (Keith) Reyes of Elm Grove, LA; Vicky Bates of 
Valley Center; and Melanie (Alex) Stapleton of Minneola, Son-Kurt (Rose)
 Huelskamp; brother-Ron Crook of Garden City; sister-Rhonda (Randy) 
Magnison of Holton, Sister-in-law-Sondra Crook of Prairie Village, 
Brother-in-law-Stanley Jackson of Satanta. 9 Grandchildren Jared 
(Loretta) Huelskamp, Teresa (Ciro) Escarcega, Mary (Lamontae) Heady, 
Denise (Michael) Cocking, Dominique Budd, Antionne Budd, Tyler (Angela) 
Stapleton, Joshua (Jessie) Stapleton, and Makana Medeiros, 18 
great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. 
Graveside Service will be at 10:30 am on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at 
Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Calling hours with family present 
will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Garnand 
Funeral Home in Garden City.

 Memorials are suggested to St. Jude 
Children’s Hospital in care of Garnand Funeral Home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Vivian Huelskamp, 83, died Thursday, March 3,2022, at her home. She was
 born on February 4, 1939, in La Crosse, Kansas, the daughter of Gerald 
&amp; Marjie (Renner) Crook. She married Sy Huelskamp on August 8, 
1959. 
Vivian was raised in Garden City and graduated from Garden City High 
School. She lived in the Pierceville area for 44 years. She was a farm
 homemaker and an avid quilter. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother-Jay Crook, sister-Mary
 Lou Jackson, Son-in-Law-Larry Bates Sr., and grandson-Damien Huelskamp. 
She is survived by her husband-Sy Huelskamp of Minneola, 3 
daughters-Stephanie (Keith) Reyes of Elm Grove, LA; Vicky Bates of 
Valley Center; and Melanie (Alex) Stapleton of Minneola, Son-Kurt (Rose)
 Huelskamp; brother-Ron Crook of Garden City; sister-Rhonda (Randy) 
Magnison of Holton, Sister-in-law-Sondra Crook of Prairie Village, 
Brother-in-law-Stanley Jackson of Satanta. 9 Grandchildren Jared 
(Loretta) Huelskamp, Teresa (Ciro) Escarcega, Mary (Lamontae) Heady, 
Denise (Michael) Cocking, Dominique Budd, Antionne Budd, Tyler (Angela) 
Stapleton, Joshua (Jessie) Stapleton, and Makana Medeiros, 18 
great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. 
Graveside Service will be at 10:30 am on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at 
Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Calling hours with family present 
will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Garnand 
Funeral Home in Garden City. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude 
Children’s Hospital in care of Garnand Funeral Home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Vivian Huelskamp

Friday, October 31st, 1930-Monday, March 7th, 2022

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/blanche-zerr/4874102/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Friday, October 31st, 1930-Monday, March 7th, 2022An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/blanche-zerr/4874102/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Blanche E. Zerr (Richmeier)

Betty M. Volz, 94, died Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Reflections Living of Dodge City.

She was born December 1, 1927, at Wamego, Kansas, the daughter of 
Clarence Albert and Clara (McKown) Tanner.&nbsp; She moved to Dodge City in 
August 1946 from Wamego, and from 1946 to 1957 worked as a billing clerk
 for Kansas Power and Light.&nbsp; On November 8, 1952, she married William 
“Bill” Volz at St. Mary, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on October 
10, 2012.

She was a member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Altar Society in Dodge City as well as numerous card clubs.

Survivors include: her son, Tim Volz and wife Jackie, Dodge City; her
 daughter, Tama Hanson and husband Lynn, Pawnee Rock; 4 grandchildren, 
Kylie Keller and husband Kevin, Brooks Hanson and fiancé Meghann 
Winkler, Dustin Volz and wife Natalie and Brandon Volz and wife Sydney; 
and 3 great grandchildren, Vail Volz, Miles Volz and Brexley Volz.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, 8 brothers, Wilber, 
John William, Ronald, Dale, Argel, Harold, Charles and Darrell Tanner 
and 4 sisters, Alice Davenport, Mary Turner, Lucille Frazier and Dorothy
 Judy.

Vigil service will be at 7:00 pm Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Ziegler 
Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Friday at 
the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe with Fr. Rudin Din presiding.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in Greencrest Memorial Gardens, Dodge City.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be Thursday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral 
Chapel.

The family suggests memorials to the Cathedral of Our Lady of 
Guadalupe or Hospice of the Prairie both in care of Ziegler Funeral 
Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp;

Betty M. Volz, 94, died Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Reflections Living of Dodge City.She was born December 1, 1927, at Wamego, Kansas, the daughter of 
Clarence Albert and Clara (McKown) Tanner.&nbsp; She moved to Dodge City in 
August 1946 from Wamego, and from 1946 to 1957 worked as a billing clerk
 for Kansas Power and Light.&nbsp; On November 8, 1952, she married William 
“Bill” Volz at St. Mary, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on October 
10, 2012.She was a member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Altar Society in Dodge City as well as numerous card clubs.Survivors include: her son, Tim Volz and wife Jackie, Dodge City; her
 daughter, Tama Hanson and husband Lynn, Pawnee Rock; 4 grandchildren, 
Kylie Keller and husband Kevin, Brooks Hanson and fiancé Meghann 
Winkler, Dustin Volz and wife Natalie and Brandon Volz and wife Sydney; 
and 3 great grandchildren, Vail Volz, Miles Volz and Brexley Volz.She was also preceded in death by her parents, 8 brothers, Wilber, 
John William, Ronald, Dale, Argel, Harold, Charles and Darrell Tanner 
and 4 sisters, Alice Davenport, Mary Turner, Lucille Frazier and Dorothy
 Judy.Vigil service will be at 7:00 pm Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Ziegler 
Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Friday at 
the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe with Fr. Rudin Din presiding.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in Greencrest Memorial Gardens, Dodge City.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be Thursday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral 
Chapel.The family suggests memorials to the Cathedral of Our Lady of 
Guadalupe or Hospice of the Prairie both in care of Ziegler Funeral 
Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp;

Betty M. Volz

Beth's service will be livestreamed on the Hill City United Methodist 
Church Facebook page at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
 Bethel Alice Jilka, 94, died March 2, 2022, in Hill City, 
Kansas. She was born August 21, 1927, in Minneapolis, Kansas to Lawrence
 and Bessie (Kresge) Sams. Beth, as she was known to all that knew her, 
grew up on the family farm with her four sisters and four brothers. She 
graduated from Salina High School in 1945 and attended Kansas Wesleyan 
University and one year was the school’s Homecoming Queen. While there 
she met her future husband, Les Jilka. The couple were married August 
16, 1950, in Salina.
 	Following Les’s graduation, they moved to Dighton where Les had a 
teaching job and their first, Nancy, was born. The next move was to 
Logan and two boys came along: Kevin and David. The family later moved 
to Hill City as Les played with the semi-pro baseball team here. The 
family grew to eight with the births of Mike, Sue, and Donna. 
 	In addition to raising a houseful of growing children, Beth took on
 babysitting and was employed for many years as a secretary. She began 
with the County Superintendent’s Office in the Courthouse and with the 
Graham County United Methodist Parish for 13 years.
 	Over the years, Beth spent a great deal of time sitting on stadium 
bleachers or at basketball courts watching her children and 
grandchildren. Many times, the weather was definitely not ideal for 
spectators at football or track meets. She and Les did find some leisure
 time with friends and Pinochle was their favorite card game.
 	Beth was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church. She sang in the
 church choir and served on the Memorial Committee countless years. As 
an active member in the UMW (United Methodist Women), she was willing to
 help where help was needed for as long as she was able. Whether it was 
cooking and working at bereavement dinners, church bazaars, or fund 
raisers for the church, you would see her there.
 	Sewing was not only a pastime, but also a necessity. Even after the
 children left home, they would bring all their mending, and hemming to 
her. For Beth, it was a labor of love. The children remember that they 
ate what Beth cooked, which most of the time was fine with them. 
However, when it came to Les’s favorite meal (liver and onions), they 
had chicken fried steak! She always enjoyed the family coming home for 
holidays and all the cooking that entailed. Even this past Fall, she was
 planning a menu for Thanksgiving!
 	Beth lost Les suddenly, Father’s Day June 21, 1998, and her 
youngest, Donna, November 24, 2011. Those losses were overwhelming. But 
with the help of her family, church, and community friends, she made a 
new life without them. With those friends, it was nights at the movie 
theater or eating out every chance they could be together. Those Golden 
Passport Trips with the bank were highlights especially when they went 
to Branson. The gals ventured to Wichita once to see the Radio City 
Rockettes. Several traveled to Lawrence and then back home on Highway 
36, checking out any points of interest along the way.
 	Beth was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Les; her 
daughter, Donna Andregg; four sisters: Agnes, Velma, Lois, and Margaret;
 four brothers: Vaden, Burton, Bill, and Larry; and a great grandson, 
Brewen Jilka. She is survived by three sons: Kevin (Janet) Jilka of 
Norton, David Jilka of Phoenix, Arizona, Mike (Karen) Jilka of 
Hillsboro; two daughters: Nancy (Don) Law and Sue (David) Schulz, all of
 Hill City; a sister-in-law Joan Sams of Salina; 11 grandchildren and 17
 great-grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Bethel-Beth-Alice-Jilka?obId=24185609#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Beth's service will be livestreamed on the Hill City United Methodist 
Church Facebook page at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
 Bethel Alice Jilka, 94, died March 2, 2022, in Hill City, 
Kansas. She was born August 21, 1927, in Minneapolis, Kansas to Lawrence
 and Bessie (Kresge) Sams. Beth, as she was known to all that knew her, 
grew up on the family farm with her four sisters and four brothers. She 
graduated from Salina High School in 1945 and attended Kansas Wesleyan 
University and one year was the school’s Homecoming Queen. While there 
she met her future husband, Les Jilka. The couple were married August 
16, 1950, in Salina.
 	Following Les’s graduation, they moved to Dighton where Les had a 
teaching job and their first, Nancy, was born. The next move was to 
Logan and two boys came along: Kevin and David. The family later moved 
to Hill City as Les played with the semi-pro baseball team here. The 
family grew to eight with the births of Mike, Sue, and Donna. 
 	In addition to raising a houseful of growing children, Beth took on
 babysitting and was employed for many years as a secretary. She began 
with the County Superintendent’s Office in the Courthouse and with the 
Graham County United Methodist Parish for 13 years.
 	Over the years, Beth spent a great deal of time sitting on stadium 
bleachers or at basketball courts watching her children and 
grandchildren. Many times, the weather was definitely not ideal for 
spectators at football or track meets. She and Les did find some leisure
 time with friends and Pinochle was their favorite card game.
 	Beth was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church. She sang in the
 church choir and served on the Memorial Committee countless years. As 
an active member in the UMW (United Methodist Women), she was willing to
 help where help was needed for as long as she was able. Whether it was 
cooking and working at bereavement dinners, church bazaars, or fund 
raisers for the church, you would see her there.
 	Sewing was not only a pastime, but also a necessity. Even after the
 children left home, they would bring all their mending, and hemming to 
her. For Beth, it was a labor of love. The children remember that they 
ate what Beth cooked, which most of the time was fine with them. 
However, when it came to Les’s favorite meal (liver and onions), they 
had chicken fried steak! She always enjoyed the family coming home for 
holidays and all the cooking that entailed. Even this past Fall, she was
 planning a menu for Thanksgiving!
 	Beth lost Les suddenly, Father’s Day June 21, 1998, and her 
youngest, Donna, November 24, 2011. Those losses were overwhelming. But 
with the help of her family, church, and community friends, she made a 
new life without them. With those friends, it was nights at the movie 
theater or eating out every chance they could be together. Those Golden 
Passport Trips with the bank were highlights especially when they went 
to Branson. The gals ventured to Wichita once to see the Radio City 
Rockettes. Several traveled to Lawrence and then back home on Highway 
36, checking out any points of interest along the way.
 	Beth was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Les; her 
daughter, Donna Andregg; four sisters: Agnes, Velma, Lois, and Margaret;
 four brothers: Vaden, Burton, Bill, and Larry; and a great grandson, 
Brewen Jilka. She is survived by three sons: Kevin (Janet) Jilka of 
Norton, David Jilka of Phoenix, Arizona, Mike (Karen) Jilka of 
Hillsboro; two daughters: Nancy (Don) Law and Sue (David) Schulz, all of
 Hill City; a sister-in-law Joan Sams of Salina; 11 grandchildren and 17
 great-grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Bethel-Beth-Alice-Jilka?obId=24185609#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Bethel Alice Jilka

Virginia was born April 13, 1923, in Sharon Springs. Kansas, and died there on March 2, 2022. She&nbsp;was&nbsp;a resident of&nbsp;Wallace County Community Care Center&nbsp;for the last several years. The family wishes to thank John Kennedy and his staff for the tremendous care she received, especially considering the recent challenges from COVID and staff shortages.&nbsp;

Virginia was born to Howard and Nina Bates, following a brother (Warren), and in 1930, the family moved to a farm south of Sharon Springs. They survived the “Dirty '30s” and moved back into town in 1944. She had attended WCHS and graduated in 1940 as valedictorian of her class. She attended Hutchinson Business School for a short time and returned home to work as an assistant cashier at the People’s State Bank.&nbsp;

On October 2, 1946, Virginia married Charles “Irish”&nbsp;McNerny. They had two children, Nancy and Matt.&nbsp;They&nbsp;lived on&nbsp;Ferlen&nbsp;Avenue from 1948. Virginia&nbsp;belonged to the United Methodist Church, serving as treasurer many years. She was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She worked again at the Peoples State Bank in the 1960’s and 1970’s.&nbsp;

Virginia is survived by her son Matt (Michele) of Denver, CO and daughter Nancy Wells (Bill) of Helena, MT; two grandchildren: Jennifer&nbsp;Wampler&nbsp;(Terry) of Alta, Wyoming and Eric Wells (Emily) of Boise, Idaho; two great grandchildren: Charlie and Henry Wells of Boise; and&nbsp;manynephews and nieces and their families. &nbsp;Ione&nbsp;McNerny&nbsp;Brown of Sharon Springs was Virginia’s high school classmate and sister-in-law and friend for over 85 years. Virginia will be buried next to Irish in the Sharon Springs Cemetery.&nbsp;

A memorial service will be held later this year.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the&nbsp;Sharon Springs&nbsp;United Methodist Church or the&nbsp;Wallace County Community&nbsp;Care Center and may be sent to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

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

Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs, KS.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Virginia was born April 13, 1923, in Sharon Springs. Kansas, and died there on March 2, 2022. She&nbsp;was&nbsp;a resident of&nbsp;Wallace County Community Care Center&nbsp;for the last several years. The family wishes to thank John Kennedy and his staff for the tremendous care she received, especially considering the recent challenges from COVID and staff shortages.&nbsp;Virginia was born to Howard and Nina Bates, following a brother (Warren), and in 1930, the family moved to a farm south of Sharon Springs. They survived the “Dirty '30s” and moved back into town in 1944. She had attended WCHS and graduated in 1940 as valedictorian of her class. She attended Hutchinson Business School for a short time and returned home to work as an assistant cashier at the People’s State Bank.&nbsp;On October 2, 1946, Virginia married Charles “Irish”&nbsp;McNerny. They had two children, Nancy and Matt.&nbsp;They&nbsp;lived on&nbsp;Ferlen&nbsp;Avenue from 1948. Virginia&nbsp;belonged to the United Methodist Church, serving as treasurer many years. She was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She worked again at the Peoples State Bank in the 1960’s and 1970’s.&nbsp;Virginia is survived by her son Matt (Michele) of Denver, CO and daughter Nancy Wells (Bill) of Helena, MT; two grandchildren: Jennifer&nbsp;Wampler&nbsp;(Terry) of Alta, Wyoming and Eric Wells (Emily) of Boise, Idaho; two great grandchildren: Charlie and Henry Wells of Boise; and&nbsp;manynephews and nieces and their families. &nbsp;Ione&nbsp;McNerny&nbsp;Brown of Sharon Springs was Virginia’s high school classmate and sister-in-law and friend for over 85 years. Virginia will be buried next to Irish in the Sharon Springs Cemetery.&nbsp;A memorial service will be held later this year.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the&nbsp;Sharon Springs&nbsp;United Methodist Church or the&nbsp;Wallace County Community&nbsp;Care Center and may be sent to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs, KS.

Virginia McNerny

Thursday, March 8th, 1928-Saturday, March 5th, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Thursday, March 8th, 1928-Saturday, March 5th, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Cora Ann Harden (Yeager)

Carolyn Maurine Wurm was born on March 2, 1931, in Norton, KS to Virgil 
and Merle (Cody) Nelson. She passed away March 4, 2022, in Hoxie, KS at 
the age of 91.
 Carolyn grew up in Oberlin and was a 1949 graduate of Decatur 
Community High School. She married Allen “Bus” Wurm in 1949 in Oberlin. 
Carolyn was a very caring and empathetic person. In her spare time, she 
enjoyed crafts and taking care of animals. 
 Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Allen in 
2012; sister, Marilyn Gilmer, and brother, Dennis Nelson. She is 
survived by her son, Ward and granddaughter, Alicia Malnati.
 Funeral service will be March 8, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Pauls Funeral 
Home, Oberlin. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM on March 8, 
2022 at the funeral home. Burial in Oberlin Cemetery.

 Memorial 
contributions may be made to the Smile Train or Operation Smile.  
Condolences can be left at www.paulsfh.com.&nbsp;

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Carolyn Maurine Wurm was born on March 2, 1931, in Norton, KS to Virgil 
and Merle (Cody) Nelson. She passed away March 4, 2022, in Hoxie, KS at 
the age of 91.
 Carolyn grew up in Oberlin and was a 1949 graduate of Decatur 
Community High School. She married Allen “Bus” Wurm in 1949 in Oberlin. 
Carolyn was a very caring and empathetic person. In her spare time, she 
enjoyed crafts and taking care of animals. 
 Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Allen in 
2012; sister, Marilyn Gilmer, and brother, Dennis Nelson. She is 
survived by her son, Ward and granddaughter, Alicia Malnati.
 Funeral service will be March 8, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Pauls Funeral 
Home, Oberlin. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM on March 8, 
2022 at the funeral home. Burial in Oberlin Cemetery. Memorial 
contributions may be made to the Smile Train or Operation Smile. 
Condolences can be left at www.paulsfh.com.&nbsp;

Carolyn Wurm

Patricia
 Ann Fuller Wineinger, age 90, passed peacefully into her eternal glory 
on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the Greeley County Long Term Care in 
Tribune, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Patricia was born on November 17, 1931, in Tribune, 
Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Lillian (Lucius) Fuller.

She
 attended elementary school in Horace, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;She graduated from 
Greeley County High School as Salutatorian of her class.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pat was 
offered a scholarship to attend Emporia College but deferred her higher 
education to marry the love of her life, Arliss Wineinger on November 
27, 1949.&nbsp;&nbsp;She always hoped to return to college when her family was 
grown and fulfilled that dream when her youngest son, Kevin, graduated 
from high school.&nbsp;May, 1985, she graduated with honors from Garden City 
Community College.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a Registered nurse at Greeley County Health 
Services until her retirement.

Pat
 and Arliss were married for almost 69 years before his death in 
2018.&nbsp;&nbsp;They considered their five children their greatest 
blessings.&nbsp;&nbsp;They are:

Cynthia Denise (Tom) Glover – Blue Springs, Missouri Alan Wayne (Lynn) Wineinger – Tribune, Kansas Marcy Lynn Wineinger – Topeka, Kansas Kerry Kathleen (Brock) Sloan – Oakley, Kansas Kevin Clark (Stephanie) Wineinger – Tribune, Kansas

Pat
 loved her family and especially loved spending time with her 
grandchildren:&nbsp;&nbsp;Matthew (Gina) Glover, Lisa (Monty) Moritz, Anne (Sean) 
Burns, Brian (Lexi) Glover, Patricia (Mike) Goode, Kara (Dan) Kuhlman, 
Henry (Kaitlin) Sloan, Lindsay Wineinger, Seth (Danielle) Wineinger, 
Kyler Wineinger, Troy (Paige) Wineinger, and Brooke(Eric) Gfeller.&nbsp;Pat’s
 passion was being involved in their lives and being their biggest 
supporters.&nbsp;&nbsp;She shared her love of gardening, books, and baking with 
all of them.&nbsp;&nbsp;She loved cheering them on at Cross Country, tennis and 
track meets, football, volleyball and basketball games, gymnastics, 
swimming and any other activities they were involved in.

In
 later years, Pat was so in love wither her 19 great 
grandchildren:&nbsp;&nbsp;Sophia, Madison, Patrick &amp; Pierce Goode; Nathan 
&amp; Jacob Burns; Anna, Scott, &amp; Emily Kuhlman; Beau, Maverick 
&amp; Wilder Moritz; Jett, Bennett, and Trysttan Glover; Parker Sloan; 
Crede Wineinger; Ashlynn &amp; Bailey Ward.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pat is also survived by her
 sister, Donna Boxley of Lakeland, Florida.

Pat
 &amp; Arliss moved to the family farm in 1960 where they resided until 
2010 when they moved in to town.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was an avid reader, gardener, and 
baker.&nbsp;One of her joys was giving cooking lessons to her grandchildren 
and watching them in all their activities.&nbsp;Pat and Arliss loved to 
travel.&nbsp;She shared great memories of trips to Australia, Nova Scotia, 
Alaska, Hawaii and many “bus” trips.&nbsp;&nbsp;A favorite holiday was Easter when
 the entire family would gather in Hutchinson for a mini family 
reunion.&nbsp;

Pat
 was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church for over 70 
years.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was chairman of the Scholarship committee, taught Sunday 
School, spearheaded funeral dinners and cinnamon roll fund raising.&nbsp;&nbsp;She
 was also a charter member of The Friends of the Library.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pat 
volunteered many hours at the Senior Center, Food Pantry and Saks on 
Broadway.

Pat
 was preceded in death by the love of her life, Arliss, her parents, 
Charles &amp; Lillian Fuller, and beloved sister Margaret “Peggy”.

Funeral
 services will be held at 2:30 p.m. (M.S.T.) Friday, March 11, 2022, at 
the United Methodist Church in Tribune, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will be in the 
Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune.&nbsp;&nbsp;Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. 
until 8:00 p.m. at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Tribune, Kansas on 
Thursday, March 10.

Memorials
 may be given to the Greeley County Library, Tribune, in care of the 
funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral
 home website at priceandsons.com.

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 </figure>Patricia
 Ann Fuller Wineinger, age 90, passed peacefully into her eternal glory 
on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the Greeley County Long Term Care in 
Tribune, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Patricia was born on November 17, 1931, in Tribune, 
Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Lillian (Lucius) Fuller.She
 attended elementary school in Horace, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;She graduated from 
Greeley County High School as Salutatorian of her class.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pat was 
offered a scholarship to attend Emporia College but deferred her higher 
education to marry the love of her life, Arliss Wineinger on November 
27, 1949.&nbsp;&nbsp;She always hoped to return to college when her family was 
grown and fulfilled that dream when her youngest son, Kevin, graduated 
from high school.&nbsp;May, 1985, she graduated with honors from Garden City 
Community College.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a Registered nurse at Greeley County Health 
Services until her retirement.Pat
 and Arliss were married for almost 69 years before his death in 
2018.&nbsp;&nbsp;They considered their five children their greatest 
blessings.&nbsp;&nbsp;They are:Cynthia Denise (Tom) Glover – Blue Springs, Missouri Alan Wayne (Lynn) Wineinger – Tribune, Kansas Marcy Lynn Wineinger – Topeka, Kansas Kerry Kathleen (Brock) Sloan – Oakley, Kansas Kevin Clark (Stephanie) Wineinger – Tribune, KansasPat
 loved her family and especially loved spending time with her 
grandchildren:&nbsp;&nbsp;Matthew (Gina) Glover, Lisa (Monty) Moritz, Anne (Sean) 
Burns, Brian (Lexi) Glover, Patricia (Mike) Goode, Kara (Dan) Kuhlman, 
Henry (Kaitlin) Sloan, Lindsay Wineinger, Seth (Danielle) Wineinger, 
Kyler Wineinger, Troy (Paige) Wineinger, and Brooke(Eric) Gfeller.&nbsp;Pat’s
 passion was being involved in their lives and being their biggest 
supporters.&nbsp;&nbsp;She shared her love of gardening, books, and baking with 
all of them.&nbsp;&nbsp;She loved cheering them on at Cross Country, tennis and 
track meets, football, volleyball and basketball games, gymnastics, 
swimming and any other activities they were involved in.In
 later years, Pat was so in love wither her 19 great 
grandchildren:&nbsp;&nbsp;Sophia, Madison, Patrick &amp; Pierce Goode; Nathan 
&amp; Jacob Burns; Anna, Scott, &amp; Emily Kuhlman; Beau, Maverick 
&amp; Wilder Moritz; Jett, Bennett, and Trysttan Glover; Parker Sloan; 
Crede Wineinger; Ashlynn &amp; Bailey Ward.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pat is also survived by her
 sister, Donna Boxley of Lakeland, Florida.Pat
 &amp; Arliss moved to the family farm in 1960 where they resided until 
2010 when they moved in to town.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was an avid reader, gardener, and 
baker.&nbsp;One of her joys was giving cooking lessons to her grandchildren 
and watching them in all their activities.&nbsp;Pat and Arliss loved to 
travel.&nbsp;She shared great memories of trips to Australia, Nova Scotia, 
Alaska, Hawaii and many “bus” trips.&nbsp;&nbsp;A favorite holiday was Easter when
 the entire family would gather in Hutchinson for a mini family 
reunion.&nbsp;Pat
 was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church for over 70 
years.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was chairman of the Scholarship committee, taught Sunday 
School, spearheaded funeral dinners and cinnamon roll fund raising.&nbsp;&nbsp;She
 was also a charter member of The Friends of the Library.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pat 
volunteered many hours at the Senior Center, Food Pantry and Saks on 
Broadway.Pat
 was preceded in death by the love of her life, Arliss, her parents, 
Charles &amp; Lillian Fuller, and beloved sister Margaret “Peggy”.Funeral
 services will be held at 2:30 p.m. (M.S.T.) Friday, March 11, 2022, at 
the United Methodist Church in Tribune, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will be in the 
Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune.&nbsp;&nbsp;Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. 
until 8:00 p.m. at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Tribune, Kansas on 
Thursday, March 10.Memorials
 may be given to the Greeley County Library, Tribune, in care of the 
funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral
 home website at priceandsons.com.

Patricia Ann Wineinger

Ann Rose Ruder, 71, Hays, died Saturday, March 5, 2022, at HaysMed.

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

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 </figure>Ann Rose Ruder, 71, Hays, died Saturday, March 5, 2022, at HaysMed.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

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