Tony Alan Wolters, 55, of Osborne, KS passed away on Sunday, 
September 5, 2021, at the Colby Medical Center of Colby, KS. &nbsp;He was born
 on October 5, 1965, in Smith Center, KS to John L. &amp; Arlene B. 
(Pletcher) Wolters of Portis, KS.

Tony grew up in&nbsp;Portis, KS. 
&nbsp;He graduated from Osborne High School in 1984. &nbsp;Tony attended Fort Hays
 State College, and graduated from Beloit Vo-Tech.&nbsp;Tony has lived his 
whole life in the Portis/Osborne area.

Tony met and married 
Anita Seller in August of 1985 &amp;&nbsp;to this union 2 children were born.
 &nbsp;Tony enjoyed watching his children grow and attending their different 
sport events through school.

Tony has worked as a farmer/rancher
 all his working life.&nbsp; He was a faithful member of the Grace Brethren 
Church of Portis, KS all his life. &nbsp;Tony didn't know a stranger. &nbsp;He 
also was quite a shooting enthusiast &amp; participated in many local 
area shooting competitions. &nbsp;Cycling was another favorite activity Tony 
loved to do.

Tony was preceded in death by his father, John in 1989 and a brother, Christopher in 2008.

Tony
 is survived by his mother, Arlene of Portis, KS; wife, Anita of 
Osborne, KS; son: Miles (Jessica) of Salina, KS; daughter: Jeni (Josh) 
Farrell of Derby, KS; sister: Shari (Nate) Brown&nbsp;of Osborne, KS; 
brother: Curt (Joni) of Portis, KS; along with a host of other family 
and friends.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Tony-Alan-Wolters?obId=23506666#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Tony Alan Wolters, 55, of Osborne, KS passed away on Sunday, 
September 5, 2021, at the Colby Medical Center of Colby, KS. &nbsp;He was born
 on October 5, 1965, in Smith Center, KS to John L. &amp; Arlene B. 
(Pletcher) Wolters of Portis, KS.Tony grew up in&nbsp;Portis, KS. 
&nbsp;He graduated from Osborne High School in 1984. &nbsp;Tony attended Fort Hays
 State College, and graduated from Beloit Vo-Tech.&nbsp;Tony has lived his 
whole life in the Portis/Osborne area.Tony met and married 
Anita Seller in August of 1985 &amp;&nbsp;to this union 2 children were born.
 &nbsp;Tony enjoyed watching his children grow and attending their different 
sport events through school.Tony has worked as a farmer/rancher
 all his working life.&nbsp; He was a faithful member of the Grace Brethren 
Church of Portis, KS all his life. &nbsp;Tony didn't know a stranger. &nbsp;He 
also was quite a shooting enthusiast &amp; participated in many local 
area shooting competitions. &nbsp;Cycling was another favorite activity Tony 
loved to do.Tony was preceded in death by his father, John in 1989 and a brother, Christopher in 2008.Tony
 is survived by his mother, Arlene of Portis, KS; wife, Anita of 
Osborne, KS; son: Miles (Jessica) of Salina, KS; daughter: Jeni (Josh) 
Farrell of Derby, KS; sister: Shari (Nate) Brown&nbsp;of Osborne, KS; 
brother: Curt (Joni) of Portis, KS; along with a host of other family 
and friends.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Tony-Alan-Wolters?obId=23506666#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Tony Alan Wolters

William “Bill” Harold Novak, age 73, passed away on Friday, March 4, 
2022, at the Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, Kansas. He was born 
in Garden City, Kansas on October 3, 1948, to Glenn Joseph and Arlene 
Ethel Miller Novak. Bill spent his entire life in Modoc, farming, 
ranching, and attending the Modoc Coffee Club. He also took up fishing, 
snow skiing, and coin collecting.

Survivors include, two brothers; Robert “Bob” Novak of Modoc, Kansas,
 David &amp; Sherry Novak of Modoc, Kansas, one sister, Deana Novak of 
Hutchinson, Kansas, two nephews; Brian &amp; Xinjie (and newborn Zane 
Nick) Novak of Modoc, Kansas, and Matt Novak of Modoc, Kansas.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents and one nephew, Nick Novak.

A graveside service will be planned at the Modoc Cemetery at a later date.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be written to the Wichita County 
Health Center nursing staff in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

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 </figure>William “Bill” Harold Novak, age 73, passed away on Friday, March 4, 
2022, at the Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, Kansas. He was born 
in Garden City, Kansas on October 3, 1948, to Glenn Joseph and Arlene 
Ethel Miller Novak. Bill spent his entire life in Modoc, farming, 
ranching, and attending the Modoc Coffee Club. He also took up fishing, 
snow skiing, and coin collecting.Survivors include, two brothers; Robert “Bob” Novak of Modoc, Kansas,
 David &amp; Sherry Novak of Modoc, Kansas, one sister, Deana Novak of 
Hutchinson, Kansas, two nephews; Brian &amp; Xinjie (and newborn Zane 
Nick) Novak of Modoc, Kansas, and Matt Novak of Modoc, Kansas.Bill was preceded in death by his parents and one nephew, Nick Novak.A graveside service will be planned at the Modoc Cemetery at a later date.In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be written to the Wichita County 
Health Center nursing staff in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

William 'Bill' Harold Novak

Sheryl Ann Millam, age 62, of Goodland passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Longmont United Hospital in Longmont, Colorado.&nbsp;

Sheryl was born May 5, 1959, to Alvin L. and Betty (Smith) Rust in 
Goodland. &nbsp;She grew up and went to school in Goodland and graduated from
 Goodland High School in 1977, she attended Hutchinson Community College
 and received her associate's degree in 1979. &nbsp;She married Mike Millam in
 Goodland to this union twins were born, Cory and Chris. &nbsp;Sheryl worked 
at the front desk of Super 8 Hotel for many years. &nbsp;She enjoyed watching
 TV, her dogs, cooking, and most of all spending time with her family 
and friends.&nbsp;

Sheryl is preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Betty. &nbsp;She is 
survived by her sons, Cory of Goodland, KS and Chris of Denver, CO; 
brother, Gary (Marcy) Rust of Topeka, KS; uncle, Don (Bonnie) Smith of 
Goodland, KS; niece, Sydney; nephews, Graydon, Landon and Grant; 
granddogs, Vic and Rivi; cat, &nbsp;Chester; and many more family and 
friends.&nbsp;

Memorial service will be Friday, March 11, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. MT at 
Bateman Funeral Home, 211 E 11th Street, Goodland. &nbsp;Private inurnment at
 the Goodland Cemetery will be at a later date. &nbsp;

Memorials may be 
designated to Sheryl Millam Memorial Fund and may be left at the service
 or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, Kansas
 67735. For information and online condolences visit&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

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 </figure>Sheryl Ann Millam, age 62, of Goodland passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Longmont United Hospital in Longmont, Colorado.&nbsp;Sheryl was born May 5, 1959, to Alvin L. and Betty (Smith) Rust in 
Goodland. &nbsp;She grew up and went to school in Goodland and graduated from
 Goodland High School in 1977, she attended Hutchinson Community College
 and received her associate's degree in 1979. &nbsp;She married Mike Millam in
 Goodland to this union twins were born, Cory and Chris. &nbsp;Sheryl worked 
at the front desk of Super 8 Hotel for many years. &nbsp;She enjoyed watching
 TV, her dogs, cooking, and most of all spending time with her family 
and friends.&nbsp;Sheryl is preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Betty. &nbsp;She is 
survived by her sons, Cory of Goodland, KS and Chris of Denver, CO; 
brother, Gary (Marcy) Rust of Topeka, KS; uncle, Don (Bonnie) Smith of 
Goodland, KS; niece, Sydney; nephews, Graydon, Landon and Grant; 
granddogs, Vic and Rivi; cat, &nbsp;Chester; and many more family and 
friends.&nbsp;Memorial service will be Friday, March 11, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. MT at 
Bateman Funeral Home, 211 E 11th Street, Goodland. &nbsp;Private inurnment at
 the Goodland Cemetery will be at a later date. &nbsp;Memorials may be 
designated to Sheryl Millam Memorial Fund and may be left at the service
 or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, Kansas
 67735. For information and online condolences visit&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

Sheryl Ann Millam

Whitney Erin Woofter passed away at her home in Manhattan, Kansas, on February 28, 2022.

Whitney was born on November 5, 1982, in
 Manhattan, the daughter of Wayne and Gera Lou (Wieland) Woofter.&nbsp; She 
was a surprise addition—as her parents found out they were having twins 
in the delivery room. Though she was only 18 minutes younger than her 
twin sister, she was always the “baby” of the family.&nbsp; Whitney graduated
 from Hays High School in 2001 and went on to study art at Kansas State 
University. She remained a Wildcat fan her entire life. &nbsp;While in 
college, she battled and defeated kidney cancer. &nbsp;Then she decided to 
turn her artistic abilities into a career in cosmetology and graduated 
from Hays Academy of Hair Design. &nbsp;She worked in Hays and later 
Manhattan as a hair stylist and loved making clients beautiful. 

To know Whitney was to love her. &nbsp;She 
had a magnetic personality and was larger than life. &nbsp;Her wit and 
sarcasm kept everyone on their toes and she ALWAYS had something funny 
to say. &nbsp;Friends will remember her big smile and kind heart. &nbsp;Whitney 
was a huge animal lover and had a special place in her heart for rescue 
dogs, especially her beloved Sadie and Boston. &nbsp;She was a talented 
artist in every sense of the word, from her sketches, to her house 
decorating, to crafting the perfect hairstyle for her special clients. 
She truly had glitter in her veins and never left the house without 
impeccable makeup, hair, and bling to match her (often leopard-print) 
outfit. &nbsp;But she was also an exercise enthusiast who enjoyed hitting the
 trails for a run, with cute running shoes and a matching outfit, of 
course. &nbsp;She was becoming a gifted cook and enjoyed traveling and any 
opportunity for adventure.&nbsp; 

She is lovingly remembered by her 
parents Wayne and Gera Lou Woofter of Hays, KS, brother: Tucker Woofter 
and wife Deb of Gardner, KS, sister: Joslin Hubbard and husband Paul of 
McKinney, TX, and grandfather: Duane Woofter of Lincoln, NE. &nbsp;Aunt Whit 
Whit is also survived by her very special nephews: Iggy and Jayden 
Woofter and nieces: Parker, Leila, and Payton Hubbard.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents: John and Ila Lee Wieland, and her grandmother: Ethel Jean Woofter.

A celebration of Whitney’s life is 
planned from 4:00 pm until 6:00 on Friday, March 11, 2022 at Smoky Hill 
Country Club, Hays.&nbsp; Friends and family are invited to come and go 
during this time.&nbsp; Private family inurnment will be at a later date in 
Beulah Cemetery, Colby.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be paid to T. Russell Reitz 
Animal Shelter, Manhattan, and mailed to Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays, KS&nbsp; 67601.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of 
Whitney may be shared with her family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Whitney Erin Woofter passed away at her home in Manhattan, Kansas, on February 28, 2022.Whitney was born on November 5, 1982, in
 Manhattan, the daughter of Wayne and Gera Lou (Wieland) Woofter.&nbsp; She 
was a surprise addition—as her parents found out they were having twins 
in the delivery room. Though she was only 18 minutes younger than her 
twin sister, she was always the “baby” of the family.&nbsp; Whitney graduated
 from Hays High School in 2001 and went on to study art at Kansas State 
University. She remained a Wildcat fan her entire life. &nbsp;While in 
college, she battled and defeated kidney cancer. &nbsp;Then she decided to 
turn her artistic abilities into a career in cosmetology and graduated 
from Hays Academy of Hair Design. &nbsp;She worked in Hays and later 
Manhattan as a hair stylist and loved making clients beautiful. To know Whitney was to love her. &nbsp;She 
had a magnetic personality and was larger than life. &nbsp;Her wit and 
sarcasm kept everyone on their toes and she ALWAYS had something funny 
to say. &nbsp;Friends will remember her big smile and kind heart. &nbsp;Whitney 
was a huge animal lover and had a special place in her heart for rescue 
dogs, especially her beloved Sadie and Boston. &nbsp;She was a talented 
artist in every sense of the word, from her sketches, to her house 
decorating, to crafting the perfect hairstyle for her special clients. 
She truly had glitter in her veins and never left the house without 
impeccable makeup, hair, and bling to match her (often leopard-print) 
outfit. &nbsp;But she was also an exercise enthusiast who enjoyed hitting the
 trails for a run, with cute running shoes and a matching outfit, of 
course. &nbsp;She was becoming a gifted cook and enjoyed traveling and any 
opportunity for adventure.&nbsp; She is lovingly remembered by her 
parents Wayne and Gera Lou Woofter of Hays, KS, brother: Tucker Woofter 
and wife Deb of Gardner, KS, sister: Joslin Hubbard and husband Paul of 
McKinney, TX, and grandfather: Duane Woofter of Lincoln, NE. &nbsp;Aunt Whit 
Whit is also survived by her very special nephews: Iggy and Jayden 
Woofter and nieces: Parker, Leila, and Payton Hubbard.She was preceded in death by her grandparents: John and Ila Lee Wieland, and her grandmother: Ethel Jean Woofter.A celebration of Whitney’s life is 
planned from 4:00 pm until 6:00 on Friday, March 11, 2022 at Smoky Hill 
Country Club, Hays.&nbsp; Friends and family are invited to come and go 
during this time.&nbsp; Private family inurnment will be at a later date in 
Beulah Cemetery, Colby.&nbsp; Memorials may be paid to T. Russell Reitz 
Animal Shelter, Manhattan, and mailed to Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays, KS&nbsp; 67601.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of 
Whitney may be shared with her family at www.haysmemorial.com

Whitney Erin Woofter

Almena, KS resident Marilyn Y. Hadley passed away Friday, March 4, 2022, in Norton, KS at the age of 87.

She was born February 26, 1935, in Graham County, Kansas, the daughter of Ivan and Vera (Hodge) Jones.

Marilyn was united in marriage to Marshall Hadley on November 20, 
1955, in Lenora, KS.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on March 26, 2010.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; an infant sister 
Valera Inez; sister Ruby Riemann, brothers Darwin Dean, Carl Ivan, and 
Darnel Wayne.

Survivors include a son Ron Hadley and wife Natalie of Norton; a 
daughter Marsha Renee Readle and husband Robert of Norton; 4 
grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; a 
brother Glenn Jones and wife Lee of Lenora, KS; four sisters: Valeta 
Poage and husband Bill of Colorado Springs, CO, June Stockman and 
husband Keith of Colorado Springs, CO, and Joyce Hodges and husband 
Terry Smith of Colorado Springs, CO.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in
 the Almena Congregational Church, Almena, KS with Pastor Ron Martin 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Norton Cemetery, Norton, KS.

Mrs. Hadley will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Monday at the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.&nbsp; The casket will remain 
closed.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Almena Congregational Church or Hospice Services, Inc.

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 </figure>Almena, KS resident Marilyn Y. Hadley passed away Friday, March 4, 2022, in Norton, KS at the age of 87.She was born February 26, 1935, in Graham County, Kansas, the daughter of Ivan and Vera (Hodge) Jones.Marilyn was united in marriage to Marshall Hadley on November 20, 
1955, in Lenora, KS.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on March 26, 2010.She was also preceded in death by her parents; an infant sister 
Valera Inez; sister Ruby Riemann, brothers Darwin Dean, Carl Ivan, and 
Darnel Wayne.Survivors include a son Ron Hadley and wife Natalie of Norton; a 
daughter Marsha Renee Readle and husband Robert of Norton; 4 
grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; a 
brother Glenn Jones and wife Lee of Lenora, KS; four sisters: Valeta 
Poage and husband Bill of Colorado Springs, CO, June Stockman and 
husband Keith of Colorado Springs, CO, and Joyce Hodges and husband 
Terry Smith of Colorado Springs, CO.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in
 the Almena Congregational Church, Almena, KS with Pastor Ron Martin 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Norton Cemetery, Norton, KS.Mrs. Hadley will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Monday at the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.&nbsp; The casket will remain 
closed.Memorial contributions may be made to the Almena Congregational Church or Hospice Services, Inc.

Marilyn Y. Hadley

Marvin Eugene Kugler departed his earthly life on March 4, 2022, at the 
age of 89. He was born July 23, 1932 to Leslie Vermont Kugler and 
Bessie LeAnna Johnson Kugler, in Superior Nebraska, the last of 6 
children. After his birth, his family moved to Womer, in Smith County, 
Kansas where he grew up and attended Womer Country School through the 
8th grade. After 8th grade he attended Lebanon High School and 
graduated in 1950. In 1953, Marvin enlisted in the United State Army 
where he proudly served his country in Korea during the Korean conflict 
as a mechanic. He was honorably discharged in 1954, with the rank of 
Corporal. 
 When Marvin returned from the Army he worked for Raymond Yenne’s 
custom harvest crew. It was during this time that he and his friend 
from the harvest crew, Cecil Wayne Lambert, went bowling in Hastings, 
Nebraska where Cecil Wayne introduced him to his cousin, Elsie Mae 
Lambert. Marvin and Elsie began dating and were quite the dancing pair.
 They married on January 11, 1959. To this union they welcomed five 
children, Susan Renae, Marty Eugene, Steven Troy, Stephanie Ann, and 
Deborah Kay.
 In 1963, Marvin began working for Kenneth Swank, as a 
farmer/rancher. They eventually formed a partnership and when Kenneth 
retired, Marvin bought him out, eventually forming a partnership with 
his son, Steve. Marvin found his life-long passion in farming and 
ranching. Marvin never knew the meaning of slowing down, and farmed 
full time until he suffered a stroke in May of 2020. Once he was asked 
why he didn’t retire and he replied that retirement was for people who 
couldn’t work and he was still capable of working. After each of his 
knee replacements in his early 80’s, he was back working on the farm on 
his tractor within a few weeks. His orthopedic surgeon told him that he
 was Superman. Nothing could keep a determined Marvin from farming.
 Anyone who knew Marvin, knew he had a keen memory. He could 
remember the dates and where he was at the time of each of his nieces’ 
and nephews’ birthdays. He was an avid reader of non-fiction books and 
farm magazines. He would often find a news article or comic strip of 
interest to a particular person, and save it to present it to them to 
read.
 Marvin didn’t take a lot of time for hobbies, but in his younger 
years he was on a bowling league and was also in a men’s quartet at 
church. He and Elsie also enjoyed going dancing on Saturday nights when
 they had time. In later years he enjoyed going to watch two of his 
Grandson’s play football and basketball for Smith Center. 
 One of Marvin’s greatest joys came in 2013 when he was able to go on
 an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. Being able to see Arlington 
Cemetery and all the National monuments was a very rewarding experience 
for him.
 Marvin always enjoyed being around kids and particularly enjoyed 
spending time and playing with his grand-children and 
great-grandchildren. 
 Marvin was proceeded in death by his father Leslie, his mother 
Bessie, his brothers Duane and Wyvern and his sisters Thelma, Imogene 
and Marion.

He is survived by his wife Elsie of Smith Center, his five 
children Susan Harris (husband Richard) of Wichita, KS; Marty Kugler 
(wife Marsha) of Garden Plain, KS; Steve Kugler of Smith Center; 
Stephanie Schuessler (husband Randy) of Broken Arrow, OK; Deb Wells 
(husband Kevin) of Topeka, KS; grandchildren Katie Harris, Madison 
McCalla, Jared Mocaby, Griffin Kugler, Dreamer Zelenka, Ambria Roberson,
 Ashle Dressel, Nick Schuessler, Noah Wells, Hayden Wells, Ella Wells, 
Owen Wells, 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Marvin Eugene Kugler departed his earthly life on March 4, 2022, at the 
age of 89. He was born July 23, 1932 to Leslie Vermont Kugler and 
Bessie LeAnna Johnson Kugler, in Superior Nebraska, the last of 6 
children. After his birth, his family moved to Womer, in Smith County, 
Kansas where he grew up and attended Womer Country School through the 
8th grade. After 8th grade he attended Lebanon High School and 
graduated in 1950. In 1953, Marvin enlisted in the United State Army 
where he proudly served his country in Korea during the Korean conflict 
as a mechanic. He was honorably discharged in 1954, with the rank of 
Corporal. 
 When Marvin returned from the Army he worked for Raymond Yenne’s 
custom harvest crew. It was during this time that he and his friend 
from the harvest crew, Cecil Wayne Lambert, went bowling in Hastings, 
Nebraska where Cecil Wayne introduced him to his cousin, Elsie Mae 
Lambert. Marvin and Elsie began dating and were quite the dancing pair.
 They married on January 11, 1959. To this union they welcomed five 
children, Susan Renae, Marty Eugene, Steven Troy, Stephanie Ann, and 
Deborah Kay.
 In 1963, Marvin began working for Kenneth Swank, as a 
farmer/rancher. They eventually formed a partnership and when Kenneth 
retired, Marvin bought him out, eventually forming a partnership with 
his son, Steve. Marvin found his life-long passion in farming and 
ranching. Marvin never knew the meaning of slowing down, and farmed 
full time until he suffered a stroke in May of 2020. Once he was asked 
why he didn’t retire and he replied that retirement was for people who 
couldn’t work and he was still capable of working. After each of his 
knee replacements in his early 80’s, he was back working on the farm on 
his tractor within a few weeks. His orthopedic surgeon told him that he
 was Superman. Nothing could keep a determined Marvin from farming.
 Anyone who knew Marvin, knew he had a keen memory. He could 
remember the dates and where he was at the time of each of his nieces’ 
and nephews’ birthdays. He was an avid reader of non-fiction books and 
farm magazines. He would often find a news article or comic strip of 
interest to a particular person, and save it to present it to them to 
read.
 Marvin didn’t take a lot of time for hobbies, but in his younger 
years he was on a bowling league and was also in a men’s quartet at 
church. He and Elsie also enjoyed going dancing on Saturday nights when
 they had time. In later years he enjoyed going to watch two of his 
Grandson’s play football and basketball for Smith Center. 
 One of Marvin’s greatest joys came in 2013 when he was able to go on
 an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. Being able to see Arlington 
Cemetery and all the National monuments was a very rewarding experience 
for him.
 Marvin always enjoyed being around kids and particularly enjoyed 
spending time and playing with his grand-children and 
great-grandchildren. 
 Marvin was proceeded in death by his father Leslie, his mother 
Bessie, his brothers Duane and Wyvern and his sisters Thelma, Imogene 
and Marion. He is survived by his wife Elsie of Smith Center, his five 
children Susan Harris (husband Richard) of Wichita, KS; Marty Kugler 
(wife Marsha) of Garden Plain, KS; Steve Kugler of Smith Center; 
Stephanie Schuessler (husband Randy) of Broken Arrow, OK; Deb Wells 
(husband Kevin) of Topeka, KS; grandchildren Katie Harris, Madison 
McCalla, Jared Mocaby, Griffin Kugler, Dreamer Zelenka, Ambria Roberson,
 Ashle Dressel, Nick Schuessler, Noah Wells, Hayden Wells, Ella Wells, 
Owen Wells, 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Marvin-Eugene-Kugler?obId=24193420#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Marvin Eugene Kugler

Lori Renee Muck Baetz passed peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 4,
 2022, at the age of 60, after a long battle with health issues 
following a blood clot through her lung in 2013.
 She was born in Loup City, Nebraska, to Franklin and Elsie Watkins 
Muck on January 8, 1962. The family later moved to Gaylord, Kansas, in 
1963, where Lori attended Gaylord Elementary and Kensington High School.
 After graduating high school in 1980, she went to Cloud County 
Community College where she studied accounting.
 As a youth, she belonged to the Gaylord Rough Riders Saddle Club and
 enjoyed riding her palomino horse "Palie" at the Phillipsburg Rodeo 
grand entry, various parades, and on trail rides with her dad and 
siblings. She enjoyed many years of waitressing at the Gaylord Cafe for 
Raymond and Rita Ifland. She also played on the Gaylord women’s softball
 team for a few years.
 On August 15, 1987, she married Marty Baetz and the pair began their
 marital journey at their farm north of Smith Center, Kansas. Lori loved
 being a farm wife and mother to her two sons, Nathan and Daniel. She 
accepted Jesus as her lord and savior at a young age and enjoyed 
attending the women's bible study at Thornburg Church.
 Lori is preceded in death by her father, Franklin Muck; her sister, 
Carol (Junior) Muhsmann; her nephew, Eric Muck; and her grandparents, 
George L. and Ida Windscheffel Watkins, and Nathan Muck and Miriem 
(Hershey) Muck Zimmerman.
 She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Marty and sons, Nathan 
and Daniel of Smith Center, KS; mother, Elsie Muck of Gaylord, KS; 
sister, Kathy (Gayle) Shockley of Smith Center, KS; brother, Terry 
(Nancy) Muck of Gaylord, KS; niece, Jennifer (Doug) Beilby of Grand 
Island, NE; nephew, James Muhsmann of Aurora, CO; niece, Michaela 
(Scott) Catalena of Bryan, TX; niece Tiffany (Nathan) Garcia of Roeland 
Park, KS; as well as several great nieces and nephews; many aunts, 
uncles, cousins, friends; and brother- and sister-in-laws from the Baetz
 family.&nbsp;

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Lori Renee Muck Baetz passed peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 4,
 2022, at the age of 60, after a long battle with health issues 
following a blood clot through her lung in 2013.
 She was born in Loup City, Nebraska, to Franklin and Elsie Watkins 
Muck on January 8, 1962. The family later moved to Gaylord, Kansas, in 
1963, where Lori attended Gaylord Elementary and Kensington High School.
 After graduating high school in 1980, she went to Cloud County 
Community College where she studied accounting.
 As a youth, she belonged to the Gaylord Rough Riders Saddle Club and
 enjoyed riding her palomino horse "Palie" at the Phillipsburg Rodeo 
grand entry, various parades, and on trail rides with her dad and 
siblings. She enjoyed many years of waitressing at the Gaylord Cafe for 
Raymond and Rita Ifland. She also played on the Gaylord women’s softball
 team for a few years.
 On August 15, 1987, she married Marty Baetz and the pair began their
 marital journey at their farm north of Smith Center, Kansas. Lori loved
 being a farm wife and mother to her two sons, Nathan and Daniel. She 
accepted Jesus as her lord and savior at a young age and enjoyed 
attending the women's bible study at Thornburg Church.
 Lori is preceded in death by her father, Franklin Muck; her sister, 
Carol (Junior) Muhsmann; her nephew, Eric Muck; and her grandparents, 
George L. and Ida Windscheffel Watkins, and Nathan Muck and Miriem 
(Hershey) Muck Zimmerman.
 She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Marty and sons, Nathan 
and Daniel of Smith Center, KS; mother, Elsie Muck of Gaylord, KS; 
sister, Kathy (Gayle) Shockley of Smith Center, KS; brother, Terry 
(Nancy) Muck of Gaylord, KS; niece, Jennifer (Doug) Beilby of Grand 
Island, NE; nephew, James Muhsmann of Aurora, CO; niece, Michaela 
(Scott) Catalena of Bryan, TX; niece Tiffany (Nathan) Garcia of Roeland 
Park, KS; as well as several great nieces and nephews; many aunts, 
uncles, cousins, friends; and brother- and sister-in-laws from the Baetz
 family.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Lori-Renee-Baetz?obId=24193386#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Lori Renee Baetz

Floyd Blackwill Jr., age 60, passed away on March 1, 2022,
 at Saint Luke’s Hospice House, Kansas City, Mo. He was born on Feb. 3, 
1962, in WaKeeney, KS, the son of Floyd, Sr., and Margaret (Brown) 
Blackwill of Quinter, KS.&nbsp; On July 16, 1982, he married Jill Goodheart 
in Quinter, KS. He was a resident of Quinter, KS from birth. He drove 
for Blackwill &amp; Sons Trucking for over 20 years then moved to the 
farm where he was a farmer/rancher.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jr was a devoted, loving husband, father, and Papa. He 
truly loved traveling and spending the latter years of his life on the 
beach with his wife or at the lake with family and friends.&nbsp; He loved 
watching his grandkids’ activities and treasured all the trips to Mexico
 with them.&nbsp; He was a social butterfly and enjoyed spending time with 
the ones he cherished.

Survivors include his wife, Jill of the home; two sons, 
Trevor (Katie) Blackwill, Quinter, KS., Trent Blackwill, Shawnee, KS.; 3
 grandchildren, Braelyn (12), Easton (11), and Tripp (4) (Trevor); 
father, Floyd Blackwill, Sr., Parump, NV; 5 brothers, Keith (Melesia) 
Blackwill, Hobbs, NM, Tom (Terra) Blackwill, Quinter, KS., Terry 
(Shawna) Blackwill, Norton, KS., Forrest (Amanda) Bradford, Nashville, 
TN., and James Ty (Andrea) Bradford, Oakland, CA.; 3 sisters, Sandi 
(Dallas) Armbruster, Paola, KS., Letitia Bradford, Sacramento, CA., and 
Myria (Randy) Harris, Pittsburg, CA.; and numerous aunts, uncles, 
nieces, and nephews.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by Margaret Brown 
(Mother), Darla Blackwill (Step-Mother), and numerous Grandparents.

Memorial Services will be held at Quinter High School Gymnasium on March 12, 2022, at 1:30 P.M.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials can be made out to: Floyd Blackwill, Jr. Memorial Fund.&nbsp;

A portion of the funds will be used for the research of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).

Memorials can be sent to: Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main St., Quinter, KS 67752.

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 </figure>Floyd Blackwill Jr., age 60, passed away on March 1, 2022,
 at Saint Luke’s Hospice House, Kansas City, Mo. He was born on Feb. 3, 
1962, in WaKeeney, KS, the son of Floyd, Sr., and Margaret (Brown) 
Blackwill of Quinter, KS.&nbsp; On July 16, 1982, he married Jill Goodheart 
in Quinter, KS. He was a resident of Quinter, KS from birth. He drove 
for Blackwill &amp; Sons Trucking for over 20 years then moved to the 
farm where he was a farmer/rancher.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jr was a devoted, loving husband, father, and Papa. He 
truly loved traveling and spending the latter years of his life on the 
beach with his wife or at the lake with family and friends.&nbsp; He loved 
watching his grandkids’ activities and treasured all the trips to Mexico
 with them.&nbsp; He was a social butterfly and enjoyed spending time with 
the ones he cherished.Survivors include his wife, Jill of the home; two sons, 
Trevor (Katie) Blackwill, Quinter, KS., Trent Blackwill, Shawnee, KS.; 3
 grandchildren, Braelyn (12), Easton (11), and Tripp (4) (Trevor); 
father, Floyd Blackwill, Sr., Parump, NV; 5 brothers, Keith (Melesia) 
Blackwill, Hobbs, NM, Tom (Terra) Blackwill, Quinter, KS., Terry 
(Shawna) Blackwill, Norton, KS., Forrest (Amanda) Bradford, Nashville, 
TN., and James Ty (Andrea) Bradford, Oakland, CA.; 3 sisters, Sandi 
(Dallas) Armbruster, Paola, KS., Letitia Bradford, Sacramento, CA., and 
Myria (Randy) Harris, Pittsburg, CA.; and numerous aunts, uncles, 
nieces, and nephews.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by Margaret Brown 
(Mother), Darla Blackwill (Step-Mother), and numerous Grandparents.Memorial Services will be held at Quinter High School Gymnasium on March 12, 2022, at 1:30 P.M.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials can be made out to: Floyd Blackwill, Jr. Memorial Fund.&nbsp;A portion of the funds will be used for the research of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).Memorials can be sent to: Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main St., Quinter, KS 67752.

Floyd Blackwill Jr.

Gene Wesley Preston, age 84, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022, at 
the Greeley County Hospital in Tribune, Kansas. He was born on May 2, 
1937, in Columbus, Nebraska, to Glen Wesley and Gladys Irene Bonner 
Preston. Gene was a resident of Tribune since 1966, having moved from 
Colorado Springs, Colorado, to engage in ranching and operating feedlots.

On December 16, 1959, Gene married Geraldine Royce Oliver in Denver, Colorado. She survives.

Survivors include, his wife, Geraldine Preston of Tribune, Kansas, 
four daughters;&nbsp;Dee Anna &amp; Brad Schneider of Tribune, Kansas, 
Synthia Preston of Garden City, Kansas, Sabra &amp; David Dickey of 
Sidney, Nebraska, Pamela &amp; Brian Schneider of Tribune, Kansas, one 
son, Gene Preston II of Tribune, Kansas, two sisters; Joyce Waldron of 
Brandon, Florida, Patty Leary of Topeka, Kansas, two brothers; Jerry 
Preston of Topeka, Kansas, Paul Preston of Alma, Kansas, twelve 
grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Roy Preston, 
two sisters; Glenda Rudisill, Rochelle Moreland, and one granddaughter.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 10:30 
A.M. (MST) at the United Methodist Church in Tribune, Kansas with pastor
 Jerri Farmer-Smith presiding.

Burial will be in the Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune, Kansas.

Memorials may be written to the Greeley County 4-H in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. (MST) Monday and 
10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. (MST) Tuesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral 
Home in Tribune, Kansas.

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 </figure>Gene Wesley Preston, age 84, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022, at 
the Greeley County Hospital in Tribune, Kansas. He was born on May 2, 
1937, in Columbus, Nebraska, to Glen Wesley and Gladys Irene Bonner 
Preston. Gene was a resident of Tribune since 1966, having moved from 
Colorado Springs, Colorado, to engage in ranching and operating feedlots.On December 16, 1959, Gene married Geraldine Royce Oliver in Denver, Colorado. She survives.Survivors include, his wife, Geraldine Preston of Tribune, Kansas, 
four daughters;&nbsp;Dee Anna &amp; Brad Schneider of Tribune, Kansas, 
Synthia Preston of Garden City, Kansas, Sabra &amp; David Dickey of 
Sidney, Nebraska, Pamela &amp; Brian Schneider of Tribune, Kansas, one 
son, Gene Preston II of Tribune, Kansas, two sisters; Joyce Waldron of 
Brandon, Florida, Patty Leary of Topeka, Kansas, two brothers; Jerry 
Preston of Topeka, Kansas, Paul Preston of Alma, Kansas, twelve 
grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.Gene was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Roy Preston, 
two sisters; Glenda Rudisill, Rochelle Moreland, and one granddaughter.Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 10:30 
A.M. (MST) at the United Methodist Church in Tribune, Kansas with pastor
 Jerri Farmer-Smith presiding.Burial will be in the Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune, Kansas.Memorials may be written to the Greeley County 4-H in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. (MST) Monday and 
10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. (MST) Tuesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral 
Home in Tribune, Kansas.

Gene Wesley Preston

Virginia was born April 13, 1923, in Sharon Springs. Kansas and died 
there on March 2, 2022. She was a resident of Wallace County Community 
Care Center 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.

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 30’s” 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.

On October 2, 1946, Virginia married Charles “Irish” McNerny. They 
had two children, Nancy and Matt. They lived on Ferlen Avenue from 1948.
 Virginia 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 1960s and 1970s.

Virginia is survived by her son Matt (Michele) of Denver, CO and 
daughter Nancy Wells (Bill) of Helena, MT; two grandchildren: Jennifer 
Wampler (Terry) of Alta, Wyoming and Eric Wells (Emily) of Boise, Idaho;
 two great grandchildren: Charlie and Henry Wells of Boise; and many 
nephews and nieces and their families.&nbsp; Ione McNerny 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.

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

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 </figure>Virginia was born April 13, 1923, in Sharon Springs. Kansas and died 
there on March 2, 2022. She was a resident of Wallace County Community 
Care Center 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.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 30’s” 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.On October 2, 1946, Virginia married Charles “Irish” McNerny. They 
had two children, Nancy and Matt. They lived on Ferlen Avenue from 1948.
 Virginia 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 1960s and 1970s.Virginia is survived by her son Matt (Michele) of Denver, CO and 
daughter Nancy Wells (Bill) of Helena, MT; two grandchildren: Jennifer 
Wampler (Terry) of Alta, Wyoming and Eric Wells (Emily) of Boise, Idaho;
 two great grandchildren: Charlie and Henry Wells of Boise; and many 
nephews and nieces and their families.&nbsp; Ione McNerny 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.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Virginia-McNerny">HERE</a> for service details.

Virginia Louise (Bates) McNerny

Kyle Clinton Diehl, 30, Liebenthal, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

Kyle was born December 19, 1991, in Hays, Kansas, the son of Karen 
Matal and Kevin Diehl. He was a lifelong resident of Rush County, 
Kansas, graduating from La Crosse High School, La Crosse, Kansas, in 
2010.

He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas.

Kyle had a true zest for life. He took advantage of any opportunity 
to celebrate with those he loved. He even invented a few new holidays of
 his own that the family celebrates faithfully. Kyle was a 
jack-of-all-trades, always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in 
need. He would light up the sky on the Fourth of July for the entire 
town to enjoy. Kyle loved to tinker and fix things. He was constantly 
taking things apart to see what made them work, and then putting them 
back together. He dedicated countless hours to mentoring his nieces and 
nephews, teaching them how to work on cars, fix things around the house,
 and complete various school and 4-H projects.

Survivors include: his mother, Karen Matal (Randy Conrad), and 
beloved puppy, Sophia, Liebenthal, Kansas; his father, Kevin Diehl, 
Bison, Kansas; his special friend, Andi Dry, Wellington, Kansas; two 
sisters, Kristi Reever, Bison, Kansas, and Kayla Diehl (John 
Meierdierks), Hays, Kansas; his grandmother, Barbara Matal; aunts and 
uncles; seven nieces and nephews, Ethan, Brooks, Marissa, Payton, 
Delilah, Brody &amp; Tyr; also two step sisters, Ava North (Travis), 
McCracken, Kansas, and Ashley Toliver, St. Louis, Missouri; one step 
brother, Thomas (Ali) Moeder, Wichita, Kansas; his step mother, Cynthia 
Swan, Haysville, Kansas, and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Norman and Lila Matal, 
Clinton Diehl, Eleanor &amp; Pallard Barber; great-grandparents, Henry 
and Florence Matal; and best friend, Skyler Jones.

Visitation will be Monday, March 7, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
 at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family 
receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Church visitation will be Tuesday, March 8, 2022, from 9:30 A.M. to 
10:20 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. at St. 
Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas, with Father Stephen 
Dabanka officiating.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family to assist with 
funeral expenses in lieu of flowers or plants, or the National Kidney 
Foundation in memory of Kyle Diehl.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas&nbsp; 67548, 785/222-2517.

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 </figure>Kyle Clinton Diehl, 30, Liebenthal, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.Kyle was born December 19, 1991, in Hays, Kansas, the son of Karen 
Matal and Kevin Diehl. He was a lifelong resident of Rush County, 
Kansas, graduating from La Crosse High School, La Crosse, Kansas, in 
2010.He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas.Kyle had a true zest for life. He took advantage of any opportunity 
to celebrate with those he loved. He even invented a few new holidays of
 his own that the family celebrates faithfully. Kyle was a 
jack-of-all-trades, always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in 
need. He would light up the sky on the Fourth of July for the entire 
town to enjoy. Kyle loved to tinker and fix things. He was constantly 
taking things apart to see what made them work, and then putting them 
back together. He dedicated countless hours to mentoring his nieces and 
nephews, teaching them how to work on cars, fix things around the house,
 and complete various school and 4-H projects.Survivors include: his mother, Karen Matal (Randy Conrad), and 
beloved puppy, Sophia, Liebenthal, Kansas; his father, Kevin Diehl, 
Bison, Kansas; his special friend, Andi Dry, Wellington, Kansas; two 
sisters, Kristi Reever, Bison, Kansas, and Kayla Diehl (John 
Meierdierks), Hays, Kansas; his grandmother, Barbara Matal; aunts and 
uncles; seven nieces and nephews, Ethan, Brooks, Marissa, Payton, 
Delilah, Brody &amp; Tyr; also two step sisters, Ava North (Travis), 
McCracken, Kansas, and Ashley Toliver, St. Louis, Missouri; one step 
brother, Thomas (Ali) Moeder, Wichita, Kansas; his step mother, Cynthia 
Swan, Haysville, Kansas, and other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Norman and Lila Matal, 
Clinton Diehl, Eleanor &amp; Pallard Barber; great-grandparents, Henry 
and Florence Matal; and best friend, Skyler Jones.Visitation will be Monday, March 7, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
 at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family 
receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.Church visitation will be Tuesday, March 8, 2022, from 9:30 A.M. to 
10:20 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas.Funeral service will be Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. at St. 
Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas, with Father Stephen 
Dabanka officiating.Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family to assist with 
funeral expenses in lieu of flowers or plants, or the National Kidney 
Foundation in memory of Kyle Diehl.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas&nbsp; 67548, 785/222-2517.

Kyle Clinton Diehl

Allen Wayne Thompson, 61, passed away on March 4, 2022, at home in 
Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on July 24, 1960, in Great Bend, Kansas,
 to Kenneth &amp; Constance “Connie” (Denney) Thompson.

A life-time resident of Great Bend, Allen worked as a manager at Zip Stop. In his spare time, he enjoyed listening to music.

Survivors include his father; a brother, Steven Thompson of Great 
Bend; a sister, Terri (Ken) Fritz, of Great Bend; nieces, Kristy 
Creamer, Misty Skinner, Julie Thompson, and Chelsey Varela; and nephews,
 Charley Fritz, Keith Fritz, and Douglas Ferguson. He is preceded in 
death by his mother and a sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Daryl 
Ferguson.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A family service will be set for a later date.

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 </figure>Allen Wayne Thompson, 61, passed away on March 4, 2022, at home in 
Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on July 24, 1960, in Great Bend, Kansas,
 to Kenneth &amp; Constance “Connie” (Denney) Thompson.A life-time resident of Great Bend, Allen worked as a manager at Zip Stop. In his spare time, he enjoyed listening to music.Survivors include his father; a brother, Steven Thompson of Great 
Bend; a sister, Terri (Ken) Fritz, of Great Bend; nieces, Kristy 
Creamer, Misty Skinner, Julie Thompson, and Chelsey Varela; and nephews,
 Charley Fritz, Keith Fritz, and Douglas Ferguson. He is preceded in 
death by his mother and a sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Daryl 
Ferguson.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A family service will be set for a later date.

Allen Wayne Thompson

Derek Dean Stortzum, 29, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away February 26, 2022.&nbsp;Derek, "Deano" or "D" to some, was born July 9, 1992 to Lesalene Pompell (Rumery) and Devin&nbsp;Stortzum in Denver, Co.

He was a standout in school, having good grades, and in his early years was a pitcher in baseball.&nbsp;At 16, and of course crazy about horses, Derek applied for his gallops license and started his&nbsp;career as an outstanding horseman. Then, he began his travels all over the country to gallop and&nbsp;train horses.&nbsp;After being out of school, he was able to earn his GED, and was always determined to do the&nbsp;best, no matter what it was, and could accomplish anything he set his mind to.&nbsp;Derek was loved by everyone who met him. A father that loved his child to the moon and back;&nbsp;Channing
 meant everything to Derek. He leaves a huge hole in all of our hearts. 
Derek was always joking, laughing, and the life of any party; everyone 
has a funny or crazy story with Derek.

Derek is survived by: His son, Channing
 Dean; father &amp; step mother, Devin &amp; Angela Stortzum; mother 
&amp; step father, Thomas &amp; Lesalene Pompell; brother, Justin 
Stortzum; grandmother, Donna Stortzum; sister, Ashleigh (Shay) Hayman; 
step brothers, Matthew Pompell &amp; Jake Dill; step sister, Ashley Brookes; and many uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends, as well as his beloved dog, Sissy.

He was preceded&nbsp;in death by: Grandfathers, Delmar Stortzum and Lester Rumery, and grandmother Colene Porter.

There will be a graveside service at: St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, 17684 1st Ave, Louisville, Illinois 62858 Date &amp; Time- TBA. 

A memorial, meal, and celebration of life will be held in Shelbyville, Indiana at a later date.&nbsp;

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

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 </figure>Derek Dean Stortzum, 29, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away February 26, 2022.&nbsp;Derek, "Deano" or "D" to some, was born July 9, 1992 to Lesalene Pompell (Rumery) and Devin&nbsp;Stortzum in Denver, Co.He was a standout in school, having good grades, and in his early years was a pitcher in baseball.&nbsp;At 16, and of course crazy about horses, Derek applied for his gallops license and started his&nbsp;career as an outstanding horseman. Then, he began his travels all over the country to gallop and&nbsp;train horses.&nbsp;After being out of school, he was able to earn his GED, and was always determined to do the&nbsp;best, no matter what it was, and could accomplish anything he set his mind to.&nbsp;Derek was loved by everyone who met him. A father that loved his child to the moon and back;&nbsp;Channing
 meant everything to Derek. He leaves a huge hole in all of our hearts. 
Derek was always joking, laughing, and the life of any party; everyone 
has a funny or crazy story with Derek.Derek is survived by: His son, Channing
 Dean; father &amp; step mother, Devin &amp; Angela Stortzum; mother 
&amp; step father, Thomas &amp; Lesalene Pompell; brother, Justin 
Stortzum; grandmother, Donna Stortzum; sister, Ashleigh (Shay) Hayman; 
step brothers, Matthew Pompell &amp; Jake Dill; step sister, Ashley Brookes; and many uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends, as well as his beloved dog, Sissy.He was preceded&nbsp;in death by: Grandfathers, Delmar Stortzum and Lester Rumery, and grandmother Colene Porter.Derek is now at peace, 143. There will be a graveside service at: St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, 17684 1st Ave, Louisville, Illinois 62858 Date &amp; Time- TBA. A memorial, meal, and celebration of life will be held in Shelbyville, Indiana at a later date.&nbsp;Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Derek Dean Stortzum

Merle S. Tuttle, 77, Salina, KS passed away at Salina Regional Health 
Center on Thursday, March 3, 2022. Merle was proceeded in death by his 
father Donald S. Tuttle and Mother Vera W. Tuttle. Merle is survived by
 his wife of 57 years, Kathyrn A. Tuttle of Salina, brother D. Eugene 
Tuttle of Lucas, Kansas, daughter Lisa L. Goodwin and son-in-law Shane 
Goodwin of Winfield, Kansas, daughter Janelle D. Boyle and son-in-law 
Mark Boyle of Salina, Kansas, son Rex A. Tuttle and daughter-in-law 
Becky Tuttle of Wichita, Kansas, granddaughter Ashley Anne Stephens of 
Brookville, Kansas, grandson Grant Goodwin of Salina, Kansas, 
granddaughter Aurora Badger of Union, Missouri, granddaughter Sydney 
Goodwin of Manhattan, Kansas, granddaughter ,Addison Whitlock of Salina,
 Kansas, and granddaughter Becca Tuttle of Wichita, Kansas.
 Merle Sidney Tuttle was born to Donald S. Tuttle and Vera W. Tuttle 
on Christmas day December 25, 1944, in Lucas, Kansas. Merle was a 
lively young boy who enjoyed his adventures with his big brother Gene 
and directly contributing to the success of his father Don's farm 
through hard work and dedication. He also enjoyed helping his mother 
Vera with various tasks around the home, tending to the chickens, 
milking cattle, and keeping up with the garden. Merle was active in all
 sports including baseball, football, and track. He graduated from 
Hunter High School and went on to attend Brown Mackie college in Salina 
where he met the love of his life Kathy Sweany.
 Merle and Kathy were married in Manhattan, Kansas on July 26, 1964. 
 They established their first home together in Lindsborg, Kansas, where 
Merle worked at the local lumber yard. On November 19, 1965, Merle 
enlisted in the Army National Guard and honorably served his country 
through November 18, 1971. Upon his honorable discharge, Merle and 
Kathy established a home in Beloit, Kansas. During their time in 
Beloit, Merle and Kathy welcomed their beloved children Lisa, Janelle, 
and Rex into the world. Merle was the manager of the lumber yard in 
Beloit during their whole time there. He was an avid bowler, and the 
entire family enjoyed many weekends at Glen Elder Lake as well as 
numerous family vacations around the country.
 From Beloit, Merle and Kathy moved their family to Eureka, Kansas 
where Merle was also the manager over the lumber yard in the town. 
After a couple of years, Merle and Kathy then moved their family to 
Pretty Prairie, Kansas where he again managed the lumber yard. During 
their time in Pretty Prairie, the family was very active in 4-H and made
 a lot of wonderful memories with their children while showing livestock
 at the county and state fairs in Hutchinson, Kansas. From Pretty 
Prairie, Merle and Kathy made their move to Salina, Kansas where they 
finished raising their family. Merle worked for Louisiana Pacific as 
materials buyer and then held various other positions primarily 
associated with the building materials industries. As Merle and Kathy 
approved their retirement years, they were blessed with 6 beautiful 
grandchildren, and they relished their births and spending many 
memorable years watching them grow into adulthood.
 Merle was a very kind, sincere, caring, and loving man. He loved 
his family with all his being and was always very interested in all 
their lives and experiences. The world was truly blessed by Merle's 
presence. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him!&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Merle-Sidney-Tuttle?obId=24189725#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Merle S. Tuttle, 77, Salina, KS passed away at Salina Regional Health 
Center on Thursday, March 3, 2022. Merle was proceeded in death by his 
father Donald S. Tuttle and Mother Vera W. Tuttle. Merle is survived by
 his wife of 57 years, Kathyrn A. Tuttle of Salina, brother D. Eugene 
Tuttle of Lucas, Kansas, daughter Lisa L. Goodwin and son-in-law Shane 
Goodwin of Winfield, Kansas, daughter Janelle D. Boyle and son-in-law 
Mark Boyle of Salina, Kansas, son Rex A. Tuttle and daughter-in-law 
Becky Tuttle of Wichita, Kansas, granddaughter Ashley Anne Stephens of 
Brookville, Kansas, grandson Grant Goodwin of Salina, Kansas, 
granddaughter Aurora Badger of Union, Missouri, granddaughter Sydney 
Goodwin of Manhattan, Kansas, granddaughter ,Addison Whitlock of Salina,
 Kansas, and granddaughter Becca Tuttle of Wichita, Kansas.
 Merle Sidney Tuttle was born to Donald S. Tuttle and Vera W. Tuttle 
on Christmas day December 25, 1944, in Lucas, Kansas. Merle was a 
lively young boy who enjoyed his adventures with his big brother Gene 
and directly contributing to the success of his father Don's farm 
through hard work and dedication. He also enjoyed helping his mother 
Vera with various tasks around the home, tending to the chickens, 
milking cattle, and keeping up with the garden. Merle was active in all
 sports including baseball, football, and track. He graduated from 
Hunter High School and went on to attend Brown Mackie college in Salina 
where he met the love of his life Kathy Sweany.
 Merle and Kathy were married in Manhattan, Kansas on July 26, 1964. 
 They established their first home together in Lindsborg, Kansas, where 
Merle worked at the local lumber yard. On November 19, 1965, Merle 
enlisted in the Army National Guard and honorably served his country 
through November 18, 1971. Upon his honorable discharge, Merle and 
Kathy established a home in Beloit, Kansas. During their time in 
Beloit, Merle and Kathy welcomed their beloved children Lisa, Janelle, 
and Rex into the world. Merle was the manager of the lumber yard in 
Beloit during their whole time there. He was an avid bowler, and the 
entire family enjoyed many weekends at Glen Elder Lake as well as 
numerous family vacations around the country.
 From Beloit, Merle and Kathy moved their family to Eureka, Kansas 
where Merle was also the manager over the lumber yard in the town. 
After a couple of years, Merle and Kathy then moved their family to 
Pretty Prairie, Kansas where he again managed the lumber yard. During 
their time in Pretty Prairie, the family was very active in 4-H and made
 a lot of wonderful memories with their children while showing livestock
 at the county and state fairs in Hutchinson, Kansas. From Pretty 
Prairie, Merle and Kathy made their move to Salina, Kansas where they 
finished raising their family. Merle worked for Louisiana Pacific as 
materials buyer and then held various other positions primarily 
associated with the building materials industries. As Merle and Kathy 
approved their retirement years, they were blessed with 6 beautiful 
grandchildren, and they relished their births and spending many 
memorable years watching them grow into adulthood.
 Merle was a very kind, sincere, caring, and loving man. He loved 
his family with all his being and was always very interested in all 
their lives and experiences. The world was truly blessed by Merle's 
presence. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him!&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Merle-Sidney-Tuttle?obId=24189725#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Merle S. Tuttle

James Raymond “Mick” McVey, 98, died February 23, 2022, in Lindsborg, 
Kansas. He was born May 14, 1923, to James Oliver and Anna Elizabeth 
(Raymond) McVey, on the family farm at the north edge of Hill City. He 
grew up with his sisters: Pat, Mary Doris and Helen. He attended grade 
school and high school in Hill City, graduating in 1941. 
 Following graduation, he began his college career at Fort Hays 
College, joining the United States Army, November 19, 1942. Once at Camp
 Roler near Sacramento, California, he was trained as a high-speed radio
 operator. This job required the operators to communicate by sending and
 receiving five letter code groups. Mick was attached to GHQ, which was 
General McArthur’s Headquarters, to monitor communications of airplanes,
 ships, companies of Army and Marines.
 Stationed in the Pacific, Mick was involved in the radio operations 
at Milne Bay, New Guinea, near Australia, and then north to Hollandia, 
New Guinea for several months. His 60th Battalion then participated in 
the landing on Samoa, then on to Luzon where he was stationed until the 
Japanese surrendered. Mick was awarded the Bronze Star. He returned to 
the United States where he was discharged, January, 1946. 
 Mick returned to his studies at Fort Hays and graduated with a 
Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, and a Master’s Degree in Education. 
During his college years, he also renewed his pilot’s license.
 Mick met Mary Anne Lewis at a dance. This chance meeting led to 65 
years together. The two of them taught school in communities in western
 Kansas for the next nine years. Wanting to settle in one place and 
raise a family, they built a home in Hill City. They owned and operated 
Lewis Oil Stations in Hill City and Palco and later bought two more in 
Damar and Plainville. The couple adopted two children, Betty and Mike. 
As the children grew up they spent leisurely days at the Webster lake 
cabin with boating and swimming, and of course many gun shows. After the
 children were grown, Mick and Mary Anne traveled to Mexico, the 
Bahamas, Hawaii, Spain and Italy. 
 Having a deep love for God and a strong foundation of faith, Mick 
and Mary Anne were supporting members of the Presbyterian Church and 
attending every Sunday.
 Preceding Mick in death were his parents; his wife, Mary Anne; his 
son, Mike McVey and two sisters: Mary Doris and Helen. Leaving to mourn 
his passing are his sister Pat McVey; daughter, Betty Humphrey, of 
Pagosa Springs, Colorado; grandchildren: Whitney (Clint) Spitler, of 
Lindsborg, Javil (Lindsey) Hansen of Salina, Kiaya (Jeremiah) Flaugh, 
and Chanlor (Brian) Ray, all of Pagosa Springs, Colorado; six great 
grandchildren and one step-great grandchild.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/James-R----Mick-McVey?obId=24104393#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>James Raymond “Mick” McVey, 98, died February 23, 2022, in Lindsborg, 
Kansas. He was born May 14, 1923, to James Oliver and Anna Elizabeth 
(Raymond) McVey, on the family farm at the north edge of Hill City. He 
grew up with his sisters: Pat, Mary Doris and Helen. He attended grade 
school and high school in Hill City, graduating in 1941. 
 Following graduation, he began his college career at Fort Hays 
College, joining the United States Army, November 19, 1942. Once at Camp
 Roler near Sacramento, California, he was trained as a high-speed radio
 operator. This job required the operators to communicate by sending and
 receiving five letter code groups. Mick was attached to GHQ, which was 
General McArthur’s Headquarters, to monitor communications of airplanes,
 ships, companies of Army and Marines.
 Stationed in the Pacific, Mick was involved in the radio operations 
at Milne Bay, New Guinea, near Australia, and then north to Hollandia, 
New Guinea for several months. His 60th Battalion then participated in 
the landing on Samoa, then on to Luzon where he was stationed until the 
Japanese surrendered. Mick was awarded the Bronze Star. He returned to 
the United States where he was discharged, January, 1946. 
 Mick returned to his studies at Fort Hays and graduated with a 
Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, and a Master’s Degree in Education. 
During his college years, he also renewed his pilot’s license.
 Mick met Mary Anne Lewis at a dance. This chance meeting led to 65 
years together. The two of them taught school in communities in western
 Kansas for the next nine years. Wanting to settle in one place and 
raise a family, they built a home in Hill City. They owned and operated 
Lewis Oil Stations in Hill City and Palco and later bought two more in 
Damar and Plainville. The couple adopted two children, Betty and Mike. 
As the children grew up they spent leisurely days at the Webster lake 
cabin with boating and swimming, and of course many gun shows. After the
 children were grown, Mick and Mary Anne traveled to Mexico, the 
Bahamas, Hawaii, Spain and Italy. 
 Having a deep love for God and a strong foundation of faith, Mick 
and Mary Anne were supporting members of the Presbyterian Church and 
attending every Sunday.
 Preceding Mick in death were his parents; his wife, Mary Anne; his 
son, Mike McVey and two sisters: Mary Doris and Helen. Leaving to mourn 
his passing are his sister Pat McVey; daughter, Betty Humphrey, of 
Pagosa Springs, Colorado; grandchildren: Whitney (Clint) Spitler, of 
Lindsborg, Javil (Lindsey) Hansen of Salina, Kiaya (Jeremiah) Flaugh, 
and Chanlor (Brian) Ray, all of Pagosa Springs, Colorado; six great 
grandchildren and one step-great grandchild.&nbsp;&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/James-R----Mick-McVey?obId=24104393#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

James Raymond 'Mick' McVey

Donald W. Lamb, 89, died Tuesday March 1, 2022, at St. Catherine Hospital
 in Garden City, Kansas. He was born December 30, 1932, at Ellinwood, 
Kansas, the son of Arlie L. and Bonnie (Chuculate) Lamb. 
Donald grew up in Ellinwood where he attended school and spent a lot of 
time in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, on the Cherokee Reservation with his 
grandmother. After graduation Donald enlisted in the United States Navy.
 On August 3, 1964, Donald married Deloris J. “Sweetie” Lamb at Garden 
City, Kansas. 
Don began his career in the oilfields working overseas, and the later 
part of it working all over Southwest Kansas where he was known as “The 
oldest oil pumper in the world” by his colleagues. Don was a member of 
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and the Eagle’s Lodge. 
His life revolved around his family, dancing, music, sporting events, 
ice cream, telling jokes, and making his regular trips to U-Pump-It to 
get his iced tea. 
He is survived by 4 Sons- Curtis (Dee) Lamb, Kip (Tracy) Lamb, Garrett 
(Hayley Frazier) Lamb, and Colin (Winsom) Lamb all of Garden City, 2 
Daughters- Twila Briscoe of Garden City and Arlee (Vincent) Ramos of 
Wichita, Brother-in-Law- Terry Stopple of Garden City, 17 Grandchildren-
 Larry Briscoe, Jr., Donell Howard, Brianna Briscoe, Betsy Myers, Dustin
 Lamb, Josh Lamb, Ben Lamb, Caleb Lamb, Kelley Lamb, Zach Lamb, Kelsie 
Ramos, Ashlee Ramos-Porter, Kaden Ramos, Brayley Frazier, Lawson Lamb, 
Kyler Lamb &amp; Isaac Lamb, 32 Great-Grandchildren- Kaiden Briscoe, 
Daesha Rosenhamer, Corbyn Howard, Darby Howard, Dacey Howard, Isaiah 
Camacho, Aaron Acosta, Briseis Acosta, Nora Lamb, Nova Lamb, Jace 
Novack, Jack Myers, Tierce Myers, Taytum Myers, McKenzie Lamb, Delaney 
Lamb, Callahan Lamb, Sloan Lamb, Kylie Lamb, Kamryn Lamb, Karter Lamb, 
Alex Chavez, Natasha Chavez, Wrenley Lamb, Keagan Lamb, Kalan Lamb, 
Derique Medina, X-Zier Wright, Tyara Wright, Alex Wright, Brooklyn 
Wright &amp; Mason Wright and 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren- Wade 
Rosenhamer, Dawn Rosenhamer &amp; Maela Rosenhamer. 
Don is preceded in death by his Wife- Sweetie, Parents- Arlie and Bonnie, Brother- Arlie Lamb, Jr., and Sister- Norma Petz. 
Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 pm Friday March 11, 2022, and Funeral 
Mass will be at 12:00 pm (Noon) Saturday, March 12, 2022, both at St. 
Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Jacob Schneider as Celebrant.


Memorial contributions are suggested to the St. Mary’s School in care of
 Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted by visiting 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Donald W. Lamb, 89, died Tuesday March 1, 2022, at St. Catherine Hospital
 in Garden City, Kansas. He was born December 30, 1932, at Ellinwood, 
Kansas, the son of Arlie L. and Bonnie (Chuculate) Lamb. 
Donald grew up in Ellinwood where he attended school and spent a lot of 
time in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, on the Cherokee Reservation with his 
grandmother. After graduation Donald enlisted in the United States Navy.
 On August 3, 1964, Donald married Deloris J. “Sweetie” Lamb at Garden 
City, Kansas. 
Don began his career in the oilfields working overseas, and the later 
part of it working all over Southwest Kansas where he was known as “The 
oldest oil pumper in the world” by his colleagues. Don was a member of 
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and the Eagle’s Lodge. 
His life revolved around his family, dancing, music, sporting events, 
ice cream, telling jokes, and making his regular trips to U-Pump-It to 
get his iced tea. 
He is survived by 4 Sons- Curtis (Dee) Lamb, Kip (Tracy) Lamb, Garrett 
(Hayley Frazier) Lamb, and Colin (Winsom) Lamb all of Garden City, 2 
Daughters- Twila Briscoe of Garden City and Arlee (Vincent) Ramos of 
Wichita, Brother-in-Law- Terry Stopple of Garden City, 17 Grandchildren-
 Larry Briscoe, Jr., Donell Howard, Brianna Briscoe, Betsy Myers, Dustin
 Lamb, Josh Lamb, Ben Lamb, Caleb Lamb, Kelley Lamb, Zach Lamb, Kelsie 
Ramos, Ashlee Ramos-Porter, Kaden Ramos, Brayley Frazier, Lawson Lamb, 
Kyler Lamb &amp; Isaac Lamb, 32 Great-Grandchildren- Kaiden Briscoe, 
Daesha Rosenhamer, Corbyn Howard, Darby Howard, Dacey Howard, Isaiah 
Camacho, Aaron Acosta, Briseis Acosta, Nora Lamb, Nova Lamb, Jace 
Novack, Jack Myers, Tierce Myers, Taytum Myers, McKenzie Lamb, Delaney 
Lamb, Callahan Lamb, Sloan Lamb, Kylie Lamb, Kamryn Lamb, Karter Lamb, 
Alex Chavez, Natasha Chavez, Wrenley Lamb, Keagan Lamb, Kalan Lamb, 
Derique Medina, X-Zier Wright, Tyara Wright, Alex Wright, Brooklyn 
Wright &amp; Mason Wright and 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren- Wade 
Rosenhamer, Dawn Rosenhamer &amp; Maela Rosenhamer. 
Don is preceded in death by his Wife- Sweetie, Parents- Arlie and Bonnie, Brother- Arlie Lamb, Jr., and Sister- Norma Petz. 
Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 pm Friday March 11, 2022, and Funeral 
Mass will be at 12:00 pm (Noon) Saturday, March 12, 2022, both at St. 
Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Jacob Schneider as Celebrant. 
Memorial contributions are suggested to the St. Mary’s School in care of
 Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted by visiting 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Donald W. Lamb

March 2, 1931
 -
 March 4, 2022

An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Carolyn--Wurm?obId=24188576#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

March 2, 1931
 -
 March 4, 2022An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Carolyn--Wurm?obId=24188576#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Carolyn Wurm

Kelsey Renay (Ammons) Hogan, 40, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Her battle with cancer is over.&nbsp; Her forever home is built and she is with the Lord.

Kelsey was born August 25, 1981, in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; She was the daughter of Rodney Lee and Jan Renee (Mettlen) Ammons.&nbsp; She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School.&nbsp; She then attended Brown Mackie College in Salina and completed studies in Criminal Justice.&nbsp;

Kelsey was working for Options in Hays as a Domestic Abuse Counselor and was an Assistance Director.&nbsp; She was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Russell.&nbsp; Her spare time was spent with her children and family.

Kelsey’s surviving family include her three daughters, Ella Hogan, Harper Hogan and Tallulah Hogan; parents, Rod and Jan Ammons of Lucas, Kansas; brother, Tyler Ammons (Jodie) of Alma, Kansas; sisters, Jenna Dorris (Jed) of Eaton, Colorado and Lyndie Worley (Josh) of Osborne, Kansas.

Kelsey was preceded in death by her grandparents.

Celebration of Kelsey’s Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, March 7, 2022, at the Bible Baptist Church of Russell.&nbsp; Burial and Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday at the Lucas Cemetery in Lucas, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:30 AM to Services, Monday at Bible Baptist Church.&nbsp; 

A Memorial has been established with Bible Baptist 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>Kelsey Renay (Ammons) Hogan, 40, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Her battle with cancer is over.&nbsp; Her forever home is built and she is with the Lord.Kelsey was born August 25, 1981, in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; She was the daughter of Rodney Lee and Jan Renee (Mettlen) Ammons.&nbsp; She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School.&nbsp; She then attended Brown Mackie College in Salina and completed studies in Criminal Justice.&nbsp;Kelsey was working for Options in Hays as a Domestic Abuse Counselor and was an Assistance Director.&nbsp; She was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Russell.&nbsp; Her spare time was spent with her children and family.Kelsey’s surviving family include her three daughters, Ella Hogan, Harper Hogan and Tallulah Hogan; parents, Rod and Jan Ammons of Lucas, Kansas; brother, Tyler Ammons (Jodie) of Alma, Kansas; sisters, Jenna Dorris (Jed) of Eaton, Colorado and Lyndie Worley (Josh) of Osborne, Kansas.Kelsey was preceded in death by her grandparents.Celebration of Kelsey’s Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, March 7, 2022, at the Bible Baptist Church of Russell.&nbsp; Burial and Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday at the Lucas Cemetery in Lucas, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:30 AM to Services, Monday at Bible Baptist Church.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with Bible Baptist Church.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Kelsey Renay (Ammons) Hogan

Jerry Martin Molner, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022,&nbsp; at the Swedish Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. He was born on April 
1, 1948, in Los Angeles, California, to John Martin and Matilda Ruth McLean
 Molner. He worked for the county taking care of the landfill. He 
attended the Christ Covenant Church in Leoti, Kansas.

Survivors include his siblings; Rickie &amp; Tandi Molner of Garden 
City, Kansas, Linda Molner of Newport News, Virgina, Lloyd Molner of 
Jacksonville, Florida, Birdie Molner &amp; Rocky Williams of Leoti, 
Kansas, Faye Molner of Scott City, Kansas, and Carol Ann Valadez &amp; 
Doug Bell of Leoti, Kansas, an aunt, Eunice McLean of El Chino, 
California, cousins; John Molner of El Chino,California, Stan Molner of 
El Chino, California,Terry Molner, of California, Eddie McLean of Leoti,
 Kansas, Gary &amp; Sharon Hammons, and one nephew, Michael Hillstead of
 Garden City, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother - Harry Molner, 
three sisters; Sandra Lee Molner, Diana Ford, and Janie Molner.

Graveside service will be held at the Scott City cemetery in Scott 
City, Kansas on Thursday, March 10, at 1:00 P.M. with pastor Stephen 
Morefield presiding.

Memorials may be given to the Jerry Molner Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

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 </figure>Jerry Martin Molner, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022,&nbsp; at the Swedish Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. He was born on April 
1, 1948, in Los Angeles, California, to John Martin and Matilda Ruth McLean
 Molner. He worked for the county taking care of the landfill. He 
attended the Christ Covenant Church in Leoti, Kansas.Survivors include his siblings; Rickie &amp; Tandi Molner of Garden 
City, Kansas, Linda Molner of Newport News, Virgina, Lloyd Molner of 
Jacksonville, Florida, Birdie Molner &amp; Rocky Williams of Leoti, 
Kansas, Faye Molner of Scott City, Kansas, and Carol Ann Valadez &amp; 
Doug Bell of Leoti, Kansas, an aunt, Eunice McLean of El Chino, 
California, cousins; John Molner of El Chino,California, Stan Molner of 
El Chino, California,Terry Molner, of California, Eddie McLean of Leoti,
 Kansas, Gary &amp; Sharon Hammons, and one nephew, Michael Hillstead of
 Garden City, Kansas.He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother - Harry Molner, 
three sisters; Sandra Lee Molner, Diana Ford, and Janie Molner.Graveside service will be held at the Scott City cemetery in Scott 
City, Kansas on Thursday, March 10, at 1:00 P.M. with pastor Stephen 
Morefield presiding.Memorials may be given to the Jerry Molner Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

Jerry Molner

Floyd Blackwill Jr., age 60, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Floyd Blackwill Jr., age 60, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home.

August 21, 1922
 -
 March 2, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

August 21, 1922
 -
 March 2, 2022 An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Bethel Alice Jilka

Mark
 A. Rome, age 68, of Victoria, Kansas died Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 
his home.&nbsp; He was born September 2, 1953, in Hays, Kansas to Alvin F. 
and Dolores M. (Dreiling) Rome.&nbsp; He married Mary Jo Schulte on November 
20, 1976, at Victoria, Kansas.

He grew up in Victoria and was a 1971 graduate of Victoria High School.
 &nbsp;He was an U.S. Army Reserve veteran. He worked many years for 
Occidental Petroleum and was later a contract pumper.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
playing, coaching, and watching sports. Mark was a member of The 
Basilica of St. Fidelis and Victoria Knights of Columbus.&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife, Mary Jo, of the home; his children, Aaron 
Rome and wife, Shana, Hays, KS; Andra Cunningham and husband, Preston, 
Fowler, KS; Jason Rome and wife, Jeanie, Hays, KS; Garret Rome, Gorham, 
KS; his sisters, Carol Ann Dinkel and husband, Otto Jr., Victoria, KS; 
Iris Miller, Victoria, KS; his brother-in-law, Ken Gottschalk and wife, 
Diane, Hays, KS; his grandchildren, Bailey Rome; Trenton Rome; Luke 
Rome; Kate Cunningham; Abby Cunningham; Adelyn Rome; Carson Rome; and 
Maxon Rome.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his father; his mother; his brother, Larry 
Rome; his sister, Ethel Gottschalk; his brother-in-law, Marvin Miller; 
and sister-in-law Pat Rome Harman. &nbsp;

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, March 7, 2022, 
at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father Curtis 
Carlson O.F.M. Cap. and Father James Moster O.F.M. Cap. officiating.&nbsp; 
Burial will be in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Walker, Kansas.

A Vigil Service and a Victoria Knights of Columbus Rosary will be at 
7:00 P.M. Sunday at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, Victoria, Kansas.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:30 P.M. Sunday at Cline’s-Keithley 
Mortuary, Victoria, Kansas and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Monday at The 
Basilica of St. Fidelis.

The family suggests memorials payable to: The Basilica of St. Fidelis 
or St. Ann’s Cemetery Fund in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 
Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.

Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or 
can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1646402856031.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Mark
 A. Rome, age 68, of Victoria, Kansas died Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 
his home.&nbsp; He was born September 2, 1953, in Hays, Kansas to Alvin F. 
and Dolores M. (Dreiling) Rome.&nbsp; He married Mary Jo Schulte on November 
20, 1976, at Victoria, Kansas.He grew up in Victoria and was a 1971 graduate of Victoria High School.
 &nbsp;He was an U.S. Army Reserve veteran. He worked many years for 
Occidental Petroleum and was later a contract pumper.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
playing, coaching, and watching sports. Mark was a member of The 
Basilica of St. Fidelis and Victoria Knights of Columbus.&nbsp;Survivors include his wife, Mary Jo, of the home; his children, Aaron 
Rome and wife, Shana, Hays, KS; Andra Cunningham and husband, Preston, 
Fowler, KS; Jason Rome and wife, Jeanie, Hays, KS; Garret Rome, Gorham, 
KS; his sisters, Carol Ann Dinkel and husband, Otto Jr., Victoria, KS; 
Iris Miller, Victoria, KS; his brother-in-law, Ken Gottschalk and wife, 
Diane, Hays, KS; his grandchildren, Bailey Rome; Trenton Rome; Luke 
Rome; Kate Cunningham; Abby Cunningham; Adelyn Rome; Carson Rome; and 
Maxon Rome.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his father; his mother; his brother, Larry 
Rome; his sister, Ethel Gottschalk; his brother-in-law, Marvin Miller; 
and sister-in-law Pat Rome Harman. &nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, March 7, 2022, 
at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father Curtis 
Carlson O.F.M. Cap. and Father James Moster O.F.M. Cap. officiating.&nbsp; 
Burial will be in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Walker, Kansas.A Vigil Service and a Victoria Knights of Columbus Rosary will be at 
7:00 P.M. Sunday at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, Victoria, Kansas.Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:30 P.M. Sunday at Cline’s-Keithley 
Mortuary, Victoria, Kansas and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Monday at The 
Basilica of St. Fidelis.The family suggests memorials payable to: The Basilica of St. Fidelis 
or St. Ann’s Cemetery Fund in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 
Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or 
can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Mark A. Rome

Ronald D. “Ron” McGuire, 54, passed away on March 2, 2022, at Clara 
Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas. He was born on January 9, 1968, at 
Larned, Kansas, to William &amp; Mary Anne (Augustine) McGuire. On 
December 12, 2012, Ron married Sarah Howe in Great Bend, Kansas.

Ron spent over a decade in California but was otherwise a long-time 
area resident. He enjoyed fishing, his collections including 
knick-knacks and wolf memorabilia, cooking, and his beloved Pomeranians 
and Chihuahua.

Ron is survived by his wife of the home; a sister, Connie (Jose) 
Montelongo of Hoisington, Kansas; a brother, John McGuire of Hoisington,
 Kansas; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 
his parents; and two brothers, William, Jr. and Michael McGuire.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A private 
family service will be held at a later date. 

Memorials have been 
designated to Ron McGuire Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Ronald D. “Ron” McGuire, 54, passed away on March 2, 2022, at Clara 
Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas. He was born on January 9, 1968, at 
Larned, Kansas, to William &amp; Mary Anne (Augustine) McGuire. On 
December 12, 2012, Ron married Sarah Howe in Great Bend, Kansas.Ron spent over a decade in California but was otherwise a long-time 
area resident. He enjoyed fishing, his collections including 
knick-knacks and wolf memorabilia, cooking, and his beloved Pomeranians 
and Chihuahua.Ron is survived by his wife of the home; a sister, Connie (Jose) 
Montelongo of Hoisington, Kansas; a brother, John McGuire of Hoisington,
 Kansas; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 
his parents; and two brothers, William, Jr. and Michael McGuire.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A private 
family service will be held at a later date. Memorials have been 
designated to Ron McGuire Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Ronald D. 'Ron' McGuire

Whitney Woofter, 39, Manhattan, Kansas, died Monday, February, 28, 2022, at her home.

A celebration of her life is planned 
from 4:00 pm until 6:00 on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Smoky Hill Country 
Club, Hays. Friends and family are invited to come and go during this 
time. Condolences and memories of Whitney may be shared with her family
 at www.haysmemorial.com

A complete obituary is pending and will be published by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Whitney Woofter, 39, Manhattan, Kansas, died Monday, February, 28, 2022, at her home.A celebration of her life is planned 
from 4:00 pm until 6:00 on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Smoky Hill Country 
Club, Hays. Friends and family are invited to come and go during this 
time. Condolences and memories of Whitney may be shared with her family
 at www.haysmemorial.comA complete obituary is pending and will be published by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Whitney Woofter

Jordan Michael Levingston, 27, passed away March 3, 2022, at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan. He was born on September 8, 1994, to William Boe &amp; Cindi (Munsch) Levingston.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Jordan was a cook at Freddy's whom he considered family and loved. He was an avid gamer and loved KU and the Kansas City Chiefs. Jordan enjoyed talking about politics, rap music and loved to take road trips.

Survivors include, his parents Boe and Cindi Levingston of the home, a twin brother, Austin Levingston a sister, Allison Levingston both of Great Bend; a step brother, Jason Levingston; a step sister, Robin Wetig (Jamie) of Wichita; his grandmother, Sharon Munsch of Great Bend; and four nephews and three nieces. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, LeRoy Munsch and William C. and Bonnie Levingston.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, March 7, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Scott Murphy presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. 

Memorials have been designated to American Legion Argonne Post #180, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Jordan Michael Levingston, 27, passed away March 3, 2022, at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan. He was born on September 8, 1994, to William Boe &amp; Cindi (Munsch) Levingston.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Jordan was a cook at Freddy's whom he considered family and loved. He was an avid gamer and loved KU and the Kansas City Chiefs. Jordan enjoyed talking about politics, rap music and loved to take road trips.Survivors include, his parents Boe and Cindi Levingston of the home, a twin brother, Austin Levingston a sister, Allison Levingston both of Great Bend; a step brother, Jason Levingston; a step sister, Robin Wetig (Jamie) of Wichita; his grandmother, Sharon Munsch of Great Bend; and four nephews and three nieces. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, LeRoy Munsch and William C. and Bonnie Levingston.Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, March 7, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Scott Murphy presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to American Legion Argonne Post #180, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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