Marilyn Louise Pruitt, longtime Goodland resident, age 74, of 
Hobart, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Integris 
Canadian Valley Hospital in Yukon, Oklahoma.&nbsp;

Marilyn was born July 24, 1947, to Arthur S. and Evelyn D. (Snelling) 
Johnson in Goodland.&nbsp;She&nbsp;was the youngest of 2 children from this 
union.&nbsp;&nbsp;She grew up on a farm south of Kanorado with her parents and 
sister Ruthie. She went to school and graduated from Kanorado High 
School in May of&nbsp;1965.&nbsp; On August 24, 1964, she married Robert C. Pruitt 
at the Letha Fogo House in Goodland.&nbsp; They made their home&nbsp;south 
of&nbsp;Ruleton, where she and her husband Bob, worked for a farmer. From 
this union 3&nbsp;girls were born&nbsp;Cathy, Amy and Betty Ann.&nbsp;Ruthie passed 
away leaving Marilyn an only child for many years.&nbsp;She acquired 2 
sisters and a brother when her father remarried Bernadine (Bateman) 
Johnson. Art adopted Linda and Tina, and later Michael Johnson. Then she
 was the oldest sibling.

Marilyn was a homemaker and farmwife&nbsp;and considered by many to be a 
master quilter.&nbsp;In the early years of their marriage Marilyn worked at 
as a waitress in Kanorado and Burlington at different restaurants. She 
then drove truck for sugar beet harvest and wheat harvest. She would 
disc and sweep all the summer fallow fields when the girls were all in 
school&nbsp;but was always home when the schiol bus came and had supper on 
the table when Bob got home. In later years, she was able to keep in 
contact with the girls through a CB radio. Her CB handle was Cacctus 
Flower. She was a member of the Burlington CB club for many years.&nbsp;She 
also helped with changing irrigation water mornings and evenings every 
day when the wells were running. There were no sprinklers and circles in
 those days, everything was done with flood irrigation pipe and 
irrigation socks. In her spare time she painted quilt blocks with Cameo 
paints for more than 10 years.&nbsp;Later in life, after her husband passed 
away, she would go to the San Luis valley in Colorado during fall 
harvest to drive a&nbsp;truck for potato harvest.

Marilyn moved to Hobart Oklahoma 9 years ago to be closer to Betty 
and her family. She helped watch Kacey and Ed when&nbsp;they were younger. 
The milder winter climate there agreed with her so she moved there and 
only came home to Goodland mostly during the summer months.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Goodland and a 
member of the Quilters Club.&nbsp; Among&nbsp;her many life’s passions, hand 
quilting and cross stitch quilt blocks were at the top of the list. She 
went quilting 5, sometimes 6 days a week here in Goodland at the United 
Methodist Church and later at the United Methodist Church in Altus, 
Oklahoma. She&nbsp;also enjoyed&nbsp;making quilts and giving them away to family,
 friends, and donated several to local veterans. She made every kind of 
quilt known. There were hand embroidered baby quilts that are already 
stamped with a pattern and needed to be embroidered, printed 
block&nbsp;quilts you cut and sew back together, cutting and piecing even the
 most complicated patterns with pieces as small as 1 inch like 
the&nbsp;bargello&nbsp;quilt that can be made with scraps or themed fabric.&nbsp;She 
made lots of clothes for the girls when they were little and continued 
sewing everything from barbie doll clothes to&nbsp;&nbsp;full summer wardrobes. 
She also enjoyed gardening and preserving vegetables. She grew a huge 
garden that she canned everything possible from to eat during the cold 
winter months. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and 
friends&nbsp;and playing pinochle.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Marilyn would like to let you know that her work here is done. She 
received a call, the sort of offer you&nbsp;can't refuse, for a job from 
which she will not be returning. This opportunity comes with a huge 
sign-on bonus, a reunion with family and friends she has not seen in a 
very long time. Her new position takes her to a wonderful place where 
she will be socializing,&nbsp;gardening, canning, and quilting to her heart's
 content. Music, love, and laughter are guaranteed. The food is 
delicious and you never gain an ounce. She left detailed instructions 
for her family and friends to celebrate her life here, which has now 
been completed.&nbsp;We want to let her know that she did a great job and we 
wish her a safe journey.

She is preceded in death&nbsp;by&nbsp;her husband Bob, parents Art and Evelyn 
Johnson,&nbsp;sister Ruthie Johnson,&nbsp;and grandson-in-law Jay Murray.&nbsp;

Marilyn is survived by her daughters, Cathy (Paul) Eddleman of 
Goodland, KS, Amy (Shawn) Mari of Burlington, CO and Betty Ann Heskett 
of Hobart, OK; brother, Michael&nbsp;(Melissa) Johnson of Goodland, KS; 
sisters, Tina (Nathan Pennell) Johnson of Tribune, KS and Linda (Roy) 
Feldt of Dallas, TX; 9 grandchildren:&nbsp;Johana Eddleman, Victoria (Alex) 
Crossland, Doug (Jillian) Eddleman, James (Aubrey) Mari, Brittany 
Heskett, Tyler Heskett, J.W. (Shelby Arnold)&nbsp;Eddleman,&nbsp;Danneen&nbsp;(Homer&nbsp;Ellis) Heskett and Kacey Heskett; 16 
great grandchildren, T.J., Aidan, Abby, Lathen, Jessie, Maddalynne, 
Emmaleigh, Bailey, Braxton, Brennen, Kinsley,&nbsp;Paisley,&nbsp;Ed,&nbsp;Adley, 
Harlow, Tatum;&nbsp;and many more family and friends.&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Marilyn-Pruitt">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Marilyn Louise Pruitt, longtime Goodland resident, age 74, of 
Hobart, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Integris 
Canadian Valley Hospital in Yukon, Oklahoma.&nbsp;Marilyn was born July 24, 1947, to Arthur S. and Evelyn D. (Snelling) 
Johnson in Goodland.&nbsp;She&nbsp;was the youngest of 2 children from this 
union.&nbsp;&nbsp;She grew up on a farm south of Kanorado with her parents and 
sister Ruthie. She went to school and graduated from Kanorado High 
School in May of&nbsp;1965.&nbsp; On August 24, 1964, she married Robert C. Pruitt 
at the Letha Fogo House in Goodland.&nbsp; They made their home&nbsp;south 
of&nbsp;Ruleton, where she and her husband Bob, worked for a farmer. From 
this union 3&nbsp;girls were born&nbsp;Cathy, Amy and Betty Ann.&nbsp;Ruthie passed 
away leaving Marilyn an only child for many years.&nbsp;She acquired 2 
sisters and a brother when her father remarried Bernadine (Bateman) 
Johnson. Art adopted Linda and Tina, and later Michael Johnson. Then she
 was the oldest sibling.Marilyn was a homemaker and farmwife&nbsp;and considered by many to be a 
master quilter.&nbsp;In the early years of their marriage Marilyn worked at 
as a waitress in Kanorado and Burlington at different restaurants. She 
then drove truck for sugar beet harvest and wheat harvest. She would 
disc and sweep all the summer fallow fields when the girls were all in 
school&nbsp;but was always home when the schiol bus came and had supper on 
the table when Bob got home. In later years, she was able to keep in 
contact with the girls through a CB radio. Her CB handle was Cacctus 
Flower. She was a member of the Burlington CB club for many years.&nbsp;She 
also helped with changing irrigation water mornings and evenings every 
day when the wells were running. There were no sprinklers and circles in
 those days, everything was done with flood irrigation pipe and 
irrigation socks. In her spare time she painted quilt blocks with Cameo 
paints for more than 10 years.&nbsp;Later in life, after her husband passed 
away, she would go to the San Luis valley in Colorado during fall 
harvest to drive a&nbsp;truck for potato harvest.Marilyn moved to Hobart Oklahoma 9 years ago to be closer to Betty 
and her family. She helped watch Kacey and Ed when&nbsp;they were younger. 
The milder winter climate there agreed with her so she moved there and 
only came home to Goodland mostly during the summer months.She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Goodland and a 
member of the Quilters Club.&nbsp; Among&nbsp;her many life’s passions, hand 
quilting and cross stitch quilt blocks were at the top of the list. She 
went quilting 5, sometimes 6 days a week here in Goodland at the United 
Methodist Church and later at the United Methodist Church in Altus, 
Oklahoma. She&nbsp;also enjoyed&nbsp;making quilts and giving them away to family,
 friends, and donated several to local veterans. She made every kind of 
quilt known. There were hand embroidered baby quilts that are already 
stamped with a pattern and needed to be embroidered, printed 
block&nbsp;quilts you cut and sew back together, cutting and piecing even the
 most complicated patterns with pieces as small as 1 inch like 
the&nbsp;bargello&nbsp;quilt that can be made with scraps or themed fabric.&nbsp;She 
made lots of clothes for the girls when they were little and continued 
sewing everything from barbie doll clothes to&nbsp;&nbsp;full summer wardrobes. 
She also enjoyed gardening and preserving vegetables. She grew a huge 
garden that she canned everything possible from to eat during the cold 
winter months. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and 
friends&nbsp;and playing pinochle.&nbsp;&nbsp;Marilyn would like to let you know that her work here is done. She 
received a call, the sort of offer you&nbsp;can't refuse, for a job from 
which she will not be returning. This opportunity comes with a huge 
sign-on bonus, a reunion with family and friends she has not seen in a 
very long time. Her new position takes her to a wonderful place where 
she will be socializing,&nbsp;gardening, canning, and quilting to her heart's
 content. Music, love, and laughter are guaranteed. The food is 
delicious and you never gain an ounce. She left detailed instructions 
for her family and friends to celebrate her life here, which has now 
been completed.&nbsp;We want to let her know that she did a great job and we 
wish her a safe journey.She is preceded in death&nbsp;by&nbsp;her husband Bob, parents Art and Evelyn 
Johnson,&nbsp;sister Ruthie Johnson,&nbsp;and grandson-in-law Jay Murray.&nbsp;Marilyn is survived by her daughters, Cathy (Paul) Eddleman of 
Goodland, KS, Amy (Shawn) Mari of Burlington, CO and Betty Ann Heskett 
of Hobart, OK; brother, Michael&nbsp;(Melissa) Johnson of Goodland, KS; 
sisters, Tina (Nathan Pennell) Johnson of Tribune, KS and Linda (Roy) 
Feldt of Dallas, TX; 9 grandchildren:&nbsp;Johana Eddleman, Victoria (Alex) 
Crossland, Doug (Jillian) Eddleman, James (Aubrey) Mari, Brittany 
Heskett, Tyler Heskett, J.W. (Shelby Arnold)&nbsp;Eddleman,&nbsp;Danneen&nbsp;(Homer&nbsp;Ellis) Heskett and Kacey Heskett; 16 
great grandchildren, T.J., Aidan, Abby, Lathen, Jessie, Maddalynne, 
Emmaleigh, Bailey, Braxton, Brennen, Kinsley,&nbsp;Paisley,&nbsp;Ed,&nbsp;Adley, 
Harlow, Tatum;&nbsp;and many more family and friends.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Marilyn-Pruitt">HERE</a> for service details.

Marilyn Louise Pruitt

Juanita (Richards) Andregg, 87, of Hoxie, Kansas went home to be with 
her loving Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 27, 2022. Juanita was 
born September 28, 1934, on a farm North of Studley, Kansas to Ben and 
Nellie (Rogers) Richards. Juanita was the youngest of three children.

Juanita attended Elementary School in rural Sheridan County and 
graduated from Sheridan Community High School in 1952. She married 
Jackie “Jack” Lee Andregg in Hoxie, at the Presbyterian Church January 
9, 1951. Jack was a music teacher, and they lived in many communities 
before moving to Hoxie in 1980 where they continued to live for the rest
 of their lives. Juanita and Jack raised their granddaughter, Michelle, 
who was like a daughter to them.
 After moving to Hoxie, Juanita worked at the Sheridan County 
Hospital as a lab and x-ray technician for 28 years. She was a hard 
worker and loved her job. When Juanita was not working, she loved to 
sew, crochet, cook, garden, and bake, but most of all spend time with 
family. Juanita loved to go fishing, hearing Jack sing, especially Ava 
Maria, and dancing with Jack. Juanita was somewhat of a prankster, she 
loved playing little tricks on people. 
 Juanita was a member of the Hoxie Christian Church and enjoyed 
going to Sunday School. She was a faithful member and attended Church 
regularly until her health was not good. She was a true prayer warrior, 
as prayer was extremely important in her life. People described Juanita 
as kind, and sweet, with lots of love to share. She always had a candy 
jar that she would expect you to take a treat from each time you would 
visit. She was generous with all she had, and would give anything to 
someone she saw or thought needed it more than her.
 Juanita leaves to mourn her loss, her granddaughter, Michelle 
Carpenter and husband Scott of Plainville; Great-grandchildren, Brianna 
Andregg-Mclaughlin and husband Zack of Ellis, Kansas, Alex Carpenter and
 Addilyn Carpenter of Plainville, great-great granddaughter, Lynlee 
McLaughlin and daughter, Janet Leigh Andregg.
 She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Andregg; parents, Ben
 and Nellie Richards, sister’s, Marge Hilburn and Peggy Allen; and great
 grandchild, Hayden Carpenter.
 A funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 4 ,2022, 10:30 A.M. at the Hoxie Christian Church. 
 Interment will immediately follow the service. Visitation will be 
held Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 1:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home with family will be greeting friends from 
5:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.

 Memorials are suggested to the Juanita J. 
Andregg Memorial Fund.  Memorials may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold 
Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740.  Words of comfort and 
care may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Juanita (Richards) Andregg, 87, of Hoxie, Kansas went home to be with 
her loving Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 27, 2022. Juanita was 
born September 28, 1934, on a farm North of Studley, Kansas to Ben and 
Nellie (Rogers) Richards. Juanita was the youngest of three children. Juanita attended Elementary School in rural Sheridan County and 
graduated from Sheridan Community High School in 1952. She married 
Jackie “Jack” Lee Andregg in Hoxie, at the Presbyterian Church January 
9, 1951. Jack was a music teacher, and they lived in many communities 
before moving to Hoxie in 1980 where they continued to live for the rest
 of their lives. Juanita and Jack raised their granddaughter, Michelle, 
who was like a daughter to them.
 After moving to Hoxie, Juanita worked at the Sheridan County 
Hospital as a lab and x-ray technician for 28 years. She was a hard 
worker and loved her job. When Juanita was not working, she loved to 
sew, crochet, cook, garden, and bake, but most of all spend time with 
family. Juanita loved to go fishing, hearing Jack sing, especially Ava 
Maria, and dancing with Jack. Juanita was somewhat of a prankster, she 
loved playing little tricks on people. 
 Juanita was a member of the Hoxie Christian Church and enjoyed 
going to Sunday School. She was a faithful member and attended Church 
regularly until her health was not good. She was a true prayer warrior, 
as prayer was extremely important in her life. People described Juanita 
as kind, and sweet, with lots of love to share. She always had a candy 
jar that she would expect you to take a treat from each time you would 
visit. She was generous with all she had, and would give anything to 
someone she saw or thought needed it more than her.
 Juanita leaves to mourn her loss, her granddaughter, Michelle 
Carpenter and husband Scott of Plainville; Great-grandchildren, Brianna 
Andregg-Mclaughlin and husband Zack of Ellis, Kansas, Alex Carpenter and
 Addilyn Carpenter of Plainville, great-great granddaughter, Lynlee 
McLaughlin and daughter, Janet Leigh Andregg.
 She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Andregg; parents, Ben
 and Nellie Richards, sister’s, Marge Hilburn and Peggy Allen; and great
 grandchild, Hayden Carpenter.
 A funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 4 ,2022, 10:30 A.M. at the Hoxie Christian Church. 
 Interment will immediately follow the service. Visitation will be 
held Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 1:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home with family will be greeting friends from 
5:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Memorials are suggested to the Juanita J. 
Andregg Memorial Fund. Memorials may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold 
Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of comfort and 
care may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Juanita (Richards) Andregg

David Lee Tammen, 65, passed away March 1, 2022, at Harry Hynes 
Hospice in Wichita. He was born on May 3, 1956, at Larned, to Charles 
&amp; Jaunis (Bose) Tammen. He married Lynn Muth on February 14, 2013, 
in Great Bend.

A lifetime Albert and Great Bend area resident, David was a farmer 
and in the past several years has worked as delivery specialist for 
Harper Camperland. He also was previously employed at the Hutchinson 
Correctional Facility and Larned State Hospital. He was a member of 
Peace Lutheran Church in Albert where he served as a Deacon and usher, 
as well as the Kansas Sidewinders Motorcycle Club. David loved riding 
his motorcycle and taking trips but his true passion was farming.

Survivors include his wife and companion since January 2009, Lynn 
Tammen of the home; a son, Michael Lee Tammen of Great Bend; two step 
daughters, Liston Marsh and husband Calvin of Glendale, Ariz. and Amber 
Maneth of Westminster, Colo.; and five grandchildren, Hailey Tammen, 
Riley Tammen, Dominic Marsh, Liberty Marsh and Deklin Marsh. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; a son, Mathew Aldrich Tammen; a 
daughter, Melissa Renee Tammen; a brother, Darren D. Tammen; and a 
sister, Mona G. Stos.

The family will greet friends at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2022, 
at the Kansas Sidewinders Motorcycle Clubhouse, 21 N Main St., 
Ellinwood, Kan. 67526. Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. 
Friday, March 4, 2022, at Peace Lutheran Church, South of Albert with 
Reverend Wayne Baldyga and Chuck Carpenter presiding. A Private Family 
Inurnment will be in the Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery at a later date.


 Memorials have been designated to Kansas Sidewinders Motorcycle Club or
 Peace Lutheran Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>David Lee Tammen, 65, passed away March 1, 2022, at Harry Hynes 
Hospice in Wichita. He was born on May 3, 1956, at Larned, to Charles 
&amp; Jaunis (Bose) Tammen. He married Lynn Muth on February 14, 2013, 
in Great Bend.A lifetime Albert and Great Bend area resident, David was a farmer 
and in the past several years has worked as delivery specialist for 
Harper Camperland. He also was previously employed at the Hutchinson 
Correctional Facility and Larned State Hospital. He was a member of 
Peace Lutheran Church in Albert where he served as a Deacon and usher, 
as well as the Kansas Sidewinders Motorcycle Club. David loved riding 
his motorcycle and taking trips but his true passion was farming.Survivors include his wife and companion since January 2009, Lynn 
Tammen of the home; a son, Michael Lee Tammen of Great Bend; two step 
daughters, Liston Marsh and husband Calvin of Glendale, Ariz. and Amber 
Maneth of Westminster, Colo.; and five grandchildren, Hailey Tammen, 
Riley Tammen, Dominic Marsh, Liberty Marsh and Deklin Marsh. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; a son, Mathew Aldrich Tammen; a 
daughter, Melissa Renee Tammen; a brother, Darren D. Tammen; and a 
sister, Mona G. Stos.The family will greet friends at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2022, 
at the Kansas Sidewinders Motorcycle Clubhouse, 21 N Main St., 
Ellinwood, Kan. 67526. Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. 
Friday, March 4, 2022, at Peace Lutheran Church, South of Albert with 
Reverend Wayne Baldyga and Chuck Carpenter presiding. A Private Family 
Inurnment will be in the Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery at a later date.
 Memorials have been designated to Kansas Sidewinders Motorcycle Club or
 Peace Lutheran Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

David Lee Tammen

Patricia Allen, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully, in the 
hospital, with her daughter and daughter's husband by her side, due to 
complications of emergency surgery. A Celebration of Life open house 
will take place in the afternoon on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at her 
daughter's home in Englewood, Colorado. More details will be 
communicated prior to her celebration. Pat was born in Hays, Kansas,&nbsp; to John and Josephine Grabbe on January 14, 1939. While growing up on 
her family's farm and being heavily involved with 4-H, she discovered her
 passion for fashion, sewing, cooking, interior design, and 
entertaining. Pat won many prestigious 4H and Who's Who state-wide 
awards for her leadership in many areas of accomplishment. Pat moved to 
Denver, Colorado, to start a modeling career and while attending modeling
 classes she landed a job as the secretary to the Vice President of 
Exploration, Land, and Development of Chevron Oil, Western division. She
 married William Allen, an IBM Systems Engineer, on March 7, 1964. Bill 
was transferred to Chicago, Illinois in 1969, and in 1972, their 
daughter Julie was born. Pat, Bill, and Julie moved back to Colorado in 
1977 but moved to the suburbs in Englewood.

Pat started her own home 
accessory business "Brass and Copper Etc." and also dove into the 
interior design industry. Pat was the sales director for the Colorado 
Garden and Home Show, Sales manager for the Rocky Mountain Electronics 
Expo, and assisted and managed various on-site new home sales 
communities. Pat's only daughter Julie, gave birth to her twin 
granddaughters, Mackenzie and Madison in 2007. Pat left home sales and 
worked part-time for International Villa and took care of her 
granddaughters 2 days a week until she retired in 2012. Since 
retirement, Pat kept herself busy spending as much quality time with her
 loving granddaughters "the twins" and the rest of her friends and 
family. Friends and family of Pat will remember her kind, caring, 
graceful, and loving light that made everyone feel special, valued, and 
loved. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her. Pat is 
survived by her daughter, Julie Williams, Julie's husband Matthew 
Williams, and their twin 14-year-old daughters, Mackenzie and Madison, 
Englewood, Colorado, her brother Paul Grabbe, (Hays, KS), her sister, 
Rosemarie Fischer (Washington, MO), and her nieces and nephews.

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 </figure>Patricia Allen, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully, in the 
hospital, with her daughter and daughter's husband by her side, due to 
complications of emergency surgery. A Celebration of Life open house 
will take place in the afternoon on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at her 
daughter's home in Englewood, Colorado. More details will be 
communicated prior to her celebration. Pat was born in Hays, Kansas,&nbsp; to John and Josephine Grabbe on January 14, 1939. While growing up on 
her family's farm and being heavily involved with 4-H, she discovered her
 passion for fashion, sewing, cooking, interior design, and 
entertaining. Pat won many prestigious 4H and Who's Who state-wide 
awards for her leadership in many areas of accomplishment. Pat moved to 
Denver, Colorado, to start a modeling career and while attending modeling
 classes she landed a job as the secretary to the Vice President of 
Exploration, Land, and Development of Chevron Oil, Western division. She
 married William Allen, an IBM Systems Engineer, on March 7, 1964. Bill 
was transferred to Chicago, Illinois in 1969, and in 1972, their 
daughter Julie was born. Pat, Bill, and Julie moved back to Colorado in 
1977 but moved to the suburbs in Englewood. Pat started her own home 
accessory business "Brass and Copper Etc." and also dove into the 
interior design industry. Pat was the sales director for the Colorado 
Garden and Home Show, Sales manager for the Rocky Mountain Electronics 
Expo, and assisted and managed various on-site new home sales 
communities. Pat's only daughter Julie, gave birth to her twin 
granddaughters, Mackenzie and Madison in 2007. Pat left home sales and 
worked part-time for International Villa and took care of her 
granddaughters 2 days a week until she retired in 2012. Since 
retirement, Pat kept herself busy spending as much quality time with her
 loving granddaughters "the twins" and the rest of her friends and 
family. Friends and family of Pat will remember her kind, caring, 
graceful, and loving light that made everyone feel special, valued, and 
loved. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her. Pat is 
survived by her daughter, Julie Williams, Julie's husband Matthew 
Williams, and their twin 14-year-old daughters, Mackenzie and Madison, 
Englewood, Colorado, her brother Paul Grabbe, (Hays, KS), her sister, 
Rosemarie Fischer (Washington, MO), and her nieces and nephews.

Patricia Allen

Carole Koletzky, age 79, of Yankton, S.D., passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022, at her home.&nbsp;

Carole was born September 10, 1942, in Coggon, Iowa. She attended 
school in Browning, Montana, and later returned to Yankton and graduated 
from Yankton High School. Carole graduated from the University of South 
Dakota with a degree in Medical Technology and was employed at the Human
 Services Center as a supervisor of the laboratory until her retirement. &nbsp; Carole married Robert Koletzky, January 21, 1961, after eloping in Pipestone, Minnesota. &nbsp; Carole
 loved the outdoors and yard work. She was proud of her home, which she 
filled with plants and greenery. She enjoyed watching football and golf 
on TV. In retirement, after vigorous training, she completed a half 
marathon. Carole was a meticulous housekeeper and enjoyed cooking for 
her family. Her family always looked forward to her delicious meals. She
 was an avid reader with a thirst for knowledge and was always ready for
 a good debate. Carole’s grandchildren thought of her as the smartest 
person they knew. In her retirement, she continued to embrace computer 
technology and was always researching a new topic. &nbsp; Carole is 
survived by her husband, Robert “Bob” Koletzky of Yankton; daughter, 
Terri Lenser and fiancé, Ed Harbin, of Hays, Kansas; son, Jae Koletzky 
and his wife, Tina of Yankton; grandchildren, Jennifer Howard and 
husband, Clayton, of Ellis, Kansas; Ian and Alex Lenser of Hays, Kansas,
 Chloe, Carson and Camryn Koletzky, all of Yankton; three 
great-grandchildren, Claire, Cash and Collin Howard, all of Ellis, 
Kansas, and two brothers, Rawson Behel of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Doug 
Dunek of Des Moines, Iowa. &nbsp; She is preceded in death by her parents, Barney “B. J.” and Mary Ellen Hattman and her brother, Alan Behel. &nbsp; A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment will be near the family farm, 42843 310th St., Tabor, SD. &nbsp; In
 lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Avera@Home Hospice of 
Yankton, ATTN: Avera Foundation, 501 Summit Street, Yankton SD 57078 or 
the American Cancer Society.

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 </figure>Carole Koletzky, age 79, of Yankton, S.D., passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022, at her home.&nbsp;Carole was born September 10, 1942, in Coggon, Iowa. She attended 
school in Browning, Montana, and later returned to Yankton and graduated 
from Yankton High School. Carole graduated from the University of South 
Dakota with a degree in Medical Technology and was employed at the Human
 Services Center as a supervisor of the laboratory until her retirement. &nbsp; Carole married Robert Koletzky, January 21, 1961, after eloping in Pipestone, Minnesota. &nbsp; Carole
 loved the outdoors and yard work. She was proud of her home, which she 
filled with plants and greenery. She enjoyed watching football and golf 
on TV. In retirement, after vigorous training, she completed a half 
marathon. Carole was a meticulous housekeeper and enjoyed cooking for 
her family. Her family always looked forward to her delicious meals. She
 was an avid reader with a thirst for knowledge and was always ready for
 a good debate. Carole’s grandchildren thought of her as the smartest 
person they knew. In her retirement, she continued to embrace computer 
technology and was always researching a new topic. &nbsp; Carole is 
survived by her husband, Robert “Bob” Koletzky of Yankton; daughter, 
Terri Lenser and fiancé, Ed Harbin, of Hays, Kansas; son, Jae Koletzky 
and his wife, Tina of Yankton; grandchildren, Jennifer Howard and 
husband, Clayton, of Ellis, Kansas; Ian and Alex Lenser of Hays, Kansas,
 Chloe, Carson and Camryn Koletzky, all of Yankton; three 
great-grandchildren, Claire, Cash and Collin Howard, all of Ellis, 
Kansas, and two brothers, Rawson Behel of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Doug 
Dunek of Des Moines, Iowa. &nbsp; She is preceded in death by her parents, Barney “B. J.” and Mary Ellen Hattman and her brother, Alan Behel. &nbsp; A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment will be near the family farm, 42843 310th St., Tabor, SD. &nbsp; In
 lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Avera@Home Hospice of 
Yankton, ATTN: Avera Foundation, 501 Summit Street, Yankton SD 57078 or 
the American Cancer Society.

Carole Koletzky

Robert “Bob” Eugene Wagg, 94, of Falls City, NE, peacefully went to 
his eternal home February 26, 2022, in Kansas City. He was born November,
 24, 1927, at his home in Trego County, Kansas, to John and Lydia (Glass) 
Wagg.

Bob was born and raised on the family farm in Trego County, KS. Bob 
lost his father when he was 8 years old.&nbsp; He graduated from Ellis High 
School in 1945. Later he worked the family farm and drove a supply truck
 for the oil fields. Bob was united in marriage to Doris A. Armbruster 
on March 19, 1954, in Ellis, KS. The couple returned to the family farm 
and to their union they had 6 children. Bob drove a fuel truck for 
Schreiners in Ogallah, KS. The family moved to Ogallah to a home with 
running water and indoor toilets. Bob had a career with the Ogallah 
CO-OP where he delivered gas, worked the service station and the grain 
elevator. The family moved to Hoxie, KS, where he continued his career 
with the CO-OP, in Rexford, KS. In 1990 Bob retired and moved to Falls 
City, NE. He spent the 32 years of retirement doing what he did best – 
working. He worked with his daughter Judy Herbster and her husband 
Charles W. on the Carico family farm.

On the farm, Bob performed numerous jobs, but his favorite part, of 
his daily tasks, was watering cattle and building, fixing and 
maintaining the electric fences. The best part of Bob’s day was watching
 the sun rise and just being part of the farm family. Bob was not only a
 hard worker, he was man among men – kind, caring, respected. Throughout
 his life and to his last breath, Bob’s quiet spirit had a powerful 
impact on the lives he touched.&nbsp;

Bob is survived by his daughter Sandy Schaben her husband Jim and 
their children and grandchildren: Amy and Don Blaser (Macy, Kolby, and 
Lexi), Amanda and Mark Schwarz (Madison and Cameron), Aaron and Jenna 
Schaben (Madden and Linden); his son Duane Wagg and his daughter Tamara 
Perez and her husband Charlie (Aden, Alissa, and Adam); his daughter 
Anna Cooper and her husband Mark and their children (Samantha and Austin
 Cauthon, Alex and Rachel Cooper, and Eli Cooper); his daughter Sherri 
Willgohs and her husband Dan. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, 
sister and brother, and two daughters Jeanne his infant daughter, and 
Judy Herbster.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022,&nbsp; at 11:00 a.m. at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home. A family graveside 
service will be held at a later date in Ellis, KS.

In lieu of flowers, memorials will be given to the Judith A. Herbster Foundation.

To protect immune sensitive family members, if you have recently been
 exposed to Covid, the Flu, or any respiratory illnesses, please join us
 to celebrate Bob’s life through <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dorrandclarkfuneralhome">Dorr and Clark’s Facebook live</a> instead 
of attending in person.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Robert “Bob” Eugene Wagg, 94, of Falls City, NE, peacefully went to 
his eternal home February 26, 2022, in Kansas City. He was born November,
 24, 1927, at his home in Trego County, Kansas, to John and Lydia (Glass) 
Wagg.Bob was born and raised on the family farm in Trego County, KS. Bob 
lost his father when he was 8 years old.&nbsp; He graduated from Ellis High 
School in 1945. Later he worked the family farm and drove a supply truck
 for the oil fields. Bob was united in marriage to Doris A. Armbruster 
on March 19, 1954, in Ellis, KS. The couple returned to the family farm 
and to their union they had 6 children. Bob drove a fuel truck for 
Schreiners in Ogallah, KS. The family moved to Ogallah to a home with 
running water and indoor toilets. Bob had a career with the Ogallah 
CO-OP where he delivered gas, worked the service station and the grain 
elevator. The family moved to Hoxie, KS, where he continued his career 
with the CO-OP, in Rexford, KS. In 1990 Bob retired and moved to Falls 
City, NE. He spent the 32 years of retirement doing what he did best – 
working. He worked with his daughter Judy Herbster and her husband 
Charles W. on the Carico family farm.On the farm, Bob performed numerous jobs, but his favorite part, of 
his daily tasks, was watering cattle and building, fixing and 
maintaining the electric fences. The best part of Bob’s day was watching
 the sun rise and just being part of the farm family. Bob was not only a
 hard worker, he was man among men – kind, caring, respected. Throughout
 his life and to his last breath, Bob’s quiet spirit had a powerful 
impact on the lives he touched.&nbsp;Bob is survived by his daughter Sandy Schaben her husband Jim and 
their children and grandchildren: Amy and Don Blaser (Macy, Kolby, and 
Lexi), Amanda and Mark Schwarz (Madison and Cameron), Aaron and Jenna 
Schaben (Madden and Linden); his son Duane Wagg and his daughter Tamara 
Perez and her husband Charlie (Aden, Alissa, and Adam); his daughter 
Anna Cooper and her husband Mark and their children (Samantha and Austin
 Cauthon, Alex and Rachel Cooper, and Eli Cooper); his daughter Sherri 
Willgohs and her husband Dan. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, 
sister and brother, and two daughters Jeanne his infant daughter, and 
Judy Herbster.A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022,&nbsp; at 11:00 a.m. at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home. A family graveside 
service will be held at a later date in Ellis, KS.There will be no viewing.In lieu of flowers, memorials will be given to the Judith A. Herbster Foundation.To protect immune sensitive family members, if you have recently been
 exposed to Covid, the Flu, or any respiratory illnesses, please join us
 to celebrate Bob’s life through <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dorrandclarkfuneralhome">Dorr and Clark’s Facebook live</a> instead 
of attending in person.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Robert 'Bob' Eugene Wagg

The world has lost a kind and righteous man. On February 14th, Anthony "Tony" Schmidt passed away in the presence of his family and God. He was born the 13th child of Jacob and Clara Schmidt in Catharine, KS. His early years were spent on the family farm, where he learned the enduring values of hard work and perseverance.

He attended St. Joseph’s Military Academy in Hays, KS, where he was a standout quarterback. After graduating in 1951, he attended Fort Hays State University for two years before enlisting in the US Army. After two years of military service, he returned to FHSU for one year, then transferred to Kansas State University.&nbsp;

On August 24, 1957, Tony married Annette Karlin at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays. The couple moved to Leonardville, KS, where Tony commuted to K-State and Nettie taught high school math and science.

Tony earned his BS in Electrical Engineering in 1958, and the couple moved to Kansas City, MO, where daughter Julie and son Tom were born. Tony went to work for the Bendix Corporation, completing his MSEE at the University of Kansas along the way. &nbsp;

In 1965, Tony accepted a position with Texas Instruments in Dallas, and the family moved to Texas. Shortly thereafter, son Chris was born.

During his tenure at TI, Tony worked on pioneering projects in Forward-Looking Infra Red technology for the Department of Defense. After TI sold its Defense Systems division to Raytheon, Tony continued supervising FLIR projects, retiring in 1998 as manager of the Airborne Systems Division.

Throughout his time in Texas, Tony devoted many hours to many ministries at St. Mark Catholic Church in Plano. He served as a Eucharistic Minister, usher, money counter, and finance council member.&nbsp;

Upon his retirement, Tony became active in Serra Club International, an organization promoting vocations to the Catholic religious life. He was president of the North Central Dallas chapter, and served as district governor. He also volunteered many hours with the Network of Community Ministries, the Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts, and the neighborhood Crime Watch patrol.

Tony was smart, funny, steadfast, humble, and faithful; but above all else, he was kind. He went out of his way to make others feel welcome. One of his great joys was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, every one of whom knew without a doubt that they were loved. He listened more than he spoke, always looked for ways to help, and truly loved his family.

Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob J. and Clara Karlin Schmidt, as well as 11 of his siblings. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Annette; daughter Julie (Doug); son Tom (Karen); son Chris (Cathy); seven grandchildren (Taylor (Sara), Brittany (Matt), Evan (Kaitlyn), Ryan, Jake, Jane, and Sam) ; six great-grandchildren; his sister Dolores; and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

A rosary will be said at 7 pm on Sunday, 2/27, at St. Mark, followed by a vigil and visitation at 7:30.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10 am Monday, 2/28, at St. Mark. Inurnment and reception will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Tony’s name to Holy Trinity Seminary, 3131 Vince Hagan Drive, Irving, TX 75062 (holytrinityseminary.org); or the Network of Community Ministries, 1500 International Pkwy, Richardson, TX 75081 (thenetwork.org).

<a href="https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/dallas-tx/tony-schmidt-10589508">Dignity Memorial</a> is in charge of arrangements.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>The world has lost a kind and righteous man. On February 14th, Anthony "Tony" Schmidt passed away in the presence of his family and God. He was born the 13th child of Jacob and Clara Schmidt in Catharine, KS. His early years were spent on the family farm, where he learned the enduring values of hard work and perseverance.He attended St. Joseph’s Military Academy in Hays, KS, where he was a standout quarterback. After graduating in 1951, he attended Fort Hays State University for two years before enlisting in the US Army. After two years of military service, he returned to FHSU for one year, then transferred to Kansas State University.&nbsp;On August 24, 1957, Tony married Annette Karlin at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays. The couple moved to Leonardville, KS, where Tony commuted to K-State and Nettie taught high school math and science.Tony earned his BS in Electrical Engineering in 1958, and the couple moved to Kansas City, MO, where daughter Julie and son Tom were born. Tony went to work for the Bendix Corporation, completing his MSEE at the University of Kansas along the way. &nbsp;In 1965, Tony accepted a position with Texas Instruments in Dallas, and the family moved to Texas. Shortly thereafter, son Chris was born.During his tenure at TI, Tony worked on pioneering projects in Forward-Looking Infra Red technology for the Department of Defense. After TI sold its Defense Systems division to Raytheon, Tony continued supervising FLIR projects, retiring in 1998 as manager of the Airborne Systems Division.Throughout his time in Texas, Tony devoted many hours to many ministries at St. Mark Catholic Church in Plano. He served as a Eucharistic Minister, usher, money counter, and finance council member.&nbsp;Upon his retirement, Tony became active in Serra Club International, an organization promoting vocations to the Catholic religious life. He was president of the North Central Dallas chapter, and served as district governor. He also volunteered many hours with the Network of Community Ministries, the Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts, and the neighborhood Crime Watch patrol.Tony was smart, funny, steadfast, humble, and faithful; but above all else, he was kind. He went out of his way to make others feel welcome. One of his great joys was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, every one of whom knew without a doubt that they were loved. He listened more than he spoke, always looked for ways to help, and truly loved his family.Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob J. and Clara Karlin Schmidt, as well as 11 of his siblings. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Annette; daughter Julie (Doug); son Tom (Karen); son Chris (Cathy); seven grandchildren (Taylor (Sara), Brittany (Matt), Evan (Kaitlyn), Ryan, Jake, Jane, and Sam) ; six great-grandchildren; his sister Dolores; and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;A rosary will be said at 7 pm on Sunday, 2/27, at St. Mark, followed by a vigil and visitation at 7:30.A memorial Mass will be held at 10 am Monday, 2/28, at St. Mark. Inurnment and reception will follow.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Tony’s name to Holy Trinity Seminary, 3131 Vince Hagan Drive, Irving, TX 75062 (holytrinityseminary.org); or the Network of Community Ministries, 1500 International Pkwy, Richardson, TX 75081 (thenetwork.org).<a href="https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/dallas-tx/tony-schmidt-10589508">Dignity Memorial</a> is in charge of arrangements.

Anthony 'Tony' Schmidt

Luella Grace (McIntyre) Smith, 90, died Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Citizens Medical Center, Colby, Kansas.

She was born September 5, 1931, at Lakeview, South Dakota, to Walter Marion McIntyre and Florence Wilhelmina (Nieuwenhuis) McIntyre. &nbsp;She started school in South Dakota&nbsp;and when she was about 15 years old, the family moved to Kansas.

Luella was the eldest of eight children, Clayton (Frances)&nbsp;McIntyre, Raeburn (David)&nbsp;Drake, Bruce (Margaret)&nbsp;McIntyre, Sandra&nbsp;(Bill)&nbsp;Donlon, Marilyn (Jack)&nbsp;Wheeler, Roxanna (Robert)&nbsp;Berning, and&nbsp;Relda&nbsp;(ML)&nbsp;Everett.

Luella married Elmer J. Smith on November 27, 1948 in Scott City, Kansas where they made their home and began their life together. &nbsp;While they lived in Scott City, Luella worked at the Ideal grocery store and also helped her sister Marilyn in the restaurant that Marilyn and Jack owned&nbsp;called the “Coffee Cup”. &nbsp;As was the norm in those days, Luella worked many jobs in many capacities to help people out&nbsp;as best she could. &nbsp;During the early years of their marriage,&nbsp;Luella travelled with&nbsp;Elmer&nbsp;who&nbsp;ran a construction crew that built&nbsp;many grain elevators in Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota. &nbsp;One of the elevators that Elmer built was in Weskan where the family moved in&nbsp;1962&nbsp;to live and farm. &nbsp;Over the years they raised sugar beets, sunflowers, wheat, milo, corn, cattle, and hogs.

Luella was a devoted wife and mother. &nbsp;She was very involved in the farming operation and could always be found working alongside Elmer whether it be driving grain truck to the elevator, a silage truck to the pit, watering hogs, or whatever needed to be done at the time. &nbsp;Her family was always first for her and she was always ready to watch her&nbsp;children and&nbsp;grandchildren in their endeavors and greatly enjoyed the time they spent together.&nbsp;&nbsp;She will be greatly missed by many.

Luella was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Elmer and an infant daughter, Brenda Sue; her parents Walter and Florence McIntyre, two brothers, Clayton (Bud) and Bruce; two sisters-in-law, Margaret McIntyre (Bruce) and Frances McIntyre (Bud); brothers-in-law David Drake (Raeburn), Robert&nbsp;Berning&nbsp;(Roxie)&nbsp;and ML Everett (Relda).

She is survived by four children Curtis (Jo) of North Platte, NE, Larry of Sharon Springs, KS, Cindy (Shawn) Reinert of Colby, KS and Corey (Loretta) of Weskan, KS; five grand-children, Darren Smith,&nbsp;Denee&nbsp;(Jay)&nbsp;Elfeldt, Devon (Wendy) Smith, Hayden&nbsp;(fiancé,&nbsp;Myka)&nbsp;and Jenna&nbsp;Reinert&nbsp;of Colby; great-grand-children, Garrett,&nbsp;Janee,&nbsp;Fallyn, and&nbsp;Gracyn&nbsp;Elfeldt;&nbsp;Ian Smith;&nbsp;Haley and Kacie Smith. &nbsp;Step grand-children Toni (Steve) Adams and&nbsp;Shanadi&nbsp;(Clint) Chamberlain.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 PM MT at&nbsp;Koons-Russell Funeral Home&nbsp;in&nbsp;Sharon Springs, KS.&nbsp;

Funeral services will be held on&nbsp;Friday, March 4, 2022, 10:00&nbsp;AM MT at the&nbsp;Weskan Bible Church&nbsp;in Weskan with Pastor Tim Cress officiating. &nbsp;Interment will be held on&nbsp;Friday, March 4, 2022&nbsp;3:30 PM CT at the&nbsp;Scott County Cemetery,&nbsp;1330 S. Kansas Road,&nbsp;Scott&nbsp;City, KS.

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Luella Smith Memorial Fund and may be left at the services or mailed 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>.

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

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 </figure>Luella Grace (McIntyre) Smith, 90, died Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Citizens Medical Center, Colby, Kansas.She was born September 5, 1931, at Lakeview, South Dakota, to Walter Marion McIntyre and Florence Wilhelmina (Nieuwenhuis) McIntyre. &nbsp;She started school in South Dakota&nbsp;and when she was about 15 years old, the family moved to Kansas.Luella was the eldest of eight children, Clayton (Frances)&nbsp;McIntyre, Raeburn (David)&nbsp;Drake, Bruce (Margaret)&nbsp;McIntyre, Sandra&nbsp;(Bill)&nbsp;Donlon, Marilyn (Jack)&nbsp;Wheeler, Roxanna (Robert)&nbsp;Berning, and&nbsp;Relda&nbsp;(ML)&nbsp;Everett.Luella married Elmer J. Smith on November 27, 1948 in Scott City, Kansas where they made their home and began their life together. &nbsp;While they lived in Scott City, Luella worked at the Ideal grocery store and also helped her sister Marilyn in the restaurant that Marilyn and Jack owned&nbsp;called the “Coffee Cup”. &nbsp;As was the norm in those days, Luella worked many jobs in many capacities to help people out&nbsp;as best she could. &nbsp;During the early years of their marriage,&nbsp;Luella travelled with&nbsp;Elmer&nbsp;who&nbsp;ran a construction crew that built&nbsp;many grain elevators in Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota. &nbsp;One of the elevators that Elmer built was in Weskan where the family moved in&nbsp;1962&nbsp;to live and farm. &nbsp;Over the years they raised sugar beets, sunflowers, wheat, milo, corn, cattle, and hogs.Luella was a devoted wife and mother. &nbsp;She was very involved in the farming operation and could always be found working alongside Elmer whether it be driving grain truck to the elevator, a silage truck to the pit, watering hogs, or whatever needed to be done at the time. &nbsp;Her family was always first for her and she was always ready to watch her&nbsp;children and&nbsp;grandchildren in their endeavors and greatly enjoyed the time they spent together.&nbsp;&nbsp;She will be greatly missed by many.Luella was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Elmer and an infant daughter, Brenda Sue; her parents Walter and Florence McIntyre, two brothers, Clayton (Bud) and Bruce; two sisters-in-law, Margaret McIntyre (Bruce) and Frances McIntyre (Bud); brothers-in-law David Drake (Raeburn), Robert&nbsp;Berning&nbsp;(Roxie)&nbsp;and ML Everett (Relda).She is survived by four children Curtis (Jo) of North Platte, NE, Larry of Sharon Springs, KS, Cindy (Shawn) Reinert of Colby, KS and Corey (Loretta) of Weskan, KS; five grand-children, Darren Smith,&nbsp;Denee&nbsp;(Jay)&nbsp;Elfeldt, Devon (Wendy) Smith, Hayden&nbsp;(fiancé,&nbsp;Myka)&nbsp;and Jenna&nbsp;Reinert&nbsp;of Colby; great-grand-children, Garrett,&nbsp;Janee,&nbsp;Fallyn, and&nbsp;Gracyn&nbsp;Elfeldt;&nbsp;Ian Smith;&nbsp;Haley and Kacie Smith. &nbsp;Step grand-children Toni (Steve) Adams and&nbsp;Shanadi&nbsp;(Clint) Chamberlain.Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 PM MT at&nbsp;Koons-Russell Funeral Home&nbsp;in&nbsp;Sharon Springs, KS.&nbsp;Funeral services will be held on&nbsp;Friday, March 4, 2022, 10:00&nbsp;AM MT at the&nbsp;Weskan Bible Church&nbsp;in Weskan with Pastor Tim Cress officiating. &nbsp;Interment will be held on&nbsp;Friday, March 4, 2022&nbsp;3:30 PM CT at the&nbsp;Scott County Cemetery,&nbsp;1330 S. Kansas Road,&nbsp;Scott&nbsp;City, KS.Memorial contributions may be designated to the Luella Smith Memorial Fund and may be left at the services or mailed 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>.Funeral services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs, KS.

Luella Grace (McIntyre) Smith

Elva Lois (Hammack) Haugh died on March 1, 2022, at the age of 96. She
 was born April 16, 1925, in Mayfield, OK, the eldest child of Odia 
Leroy Hammack, Sr, and Tressie Edna (England) Hammack. Lois died at the 
Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg, KS, but was very proud to be 
an Arizonan since the age of ten.

Lois' family lived out on the Arizona desert near Coolidge and 
Florence, Arizona. On August 22, 1942, at the age of 17 she married 19-year-old Robert Earnest Haugh Jr. in a ceremony in Douglas, Arizona. To
 this union was born their only child, Roberta Louise Haugh.

Lois and Bob, along with Roberta,&nbsp; lived various places in Arizona. 
Lois and Roberta were Bob's companions on many hunting, fishing, and 
camping trips. Lois and Bob were married 65 years until Bob's death in 
2007.

Lois was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Bob, and her 
brother Odia Leroy Hammack, Jr, who died in childhood and was known to 
Lois as “Little Peachy.”

Survivors include her daughter, Roberta (Haugh) Bennight, and 
her husband, Benny Bennight; her grandson Robert Lee Bennight, and his 
wife, Kathryn Whitney; and her great-grandson, Benjamin Bennight. All 
live in Phillipsburg, KS.

Lois loved God and her family. She is responsible for many good 
memories across multiple generations. She will be greatly missed.

Lois will be buried beside her beloved Bob and other family at Valley
 Memorial Park in Coolidge, Arizona, which was first leveled by Lois' 
father.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday,&nbsp; March 5, at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.&nbsp; Memorial 
contributions may be made to the Phillips County Hospital.

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 </figure>Elva Lois (Hammack) Haugh died on March 1, 2022, at the age of 96. She
 was born April 16, 1925, in Mayfield, OK, the eldest child of Odia 
Leroy Hammack, Sr, and Tressie Edna (England) Hammack. Lois died at the 
Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg, KS, but was very proud to be 
an Arizonan since the age of ten.Lois' family lived out on the Arizona desert near Coolidge and 
Florence, Arizona. On August 22, 1942, at the age of 17 she married 19-year-old Robert Earnest Haugh Jr. in a ceremony in Douglas, Arizona. To
 this union was born their only child, Roberta Louise Haugh.Lois and Bob, along with Roberta,&nbsp; lived various places in Arizona. 
Lois and Roberta were Bob's companions on many hunting, fishing, and 
camping trips. Lois and Bob were married 65 years until Bob's death in 
2007.Lois was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Bob, and her 
brother Odia Leroy Hammack, Jr, who died in childhood and was known to 
Lois as “Little Peachy.”Survivors include her daughter, Roberta (Haugh) Bennight, and 
her husband, Benny Bennight; her grandson Robert Lee Bennight, and his 
wife, Kathryn Whitney; and her great-grandson, Benjamin Bennight. All 
live in Phillipsburg, KS.Lois loved God and her family. She is responsible for many good 
memories across multiple generations. She will be greatly missed.Lois will be buried beside her beloved Bob and other family at Valley
 Memorial Park in Coolidge, Arizona, which was first leveled by Lois' 
father.The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday,&nbsp; March 5, at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.&nbsp; Memorial 
contributions may be made to the Phillips County Hospital.

Elva Lois Haugh

Betty June Oller, 91, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022, at The 
Retreat at Church Ranch in Westminster, Colorado. She was born on June 
14, 1930, in Dodge City, Kansas, to John and Esther (Reimen) Randle. June 
married Billy Dean Oller on June 1, 1952, at Pleasant Plains Friends 
Church in Byers, Kansas. As a child she was a member of Pleasant 
Plains Friends Church. Betty earned her nursing diploma from St. Joseph 
Hospital in Wichita, KS. She worked as a surgical nurse in Pratt, KS 
until having her first child. Betty moved with her husband and daughter 
to Denver, Colorado shortly before having her son. After her children 
were in school, she returned to work in a nursing home as a registered 
nurse. She was a member of Riverside Baptist Church and later, Calvary 
Temple in Denver, Colorado. She enjoyed gardening, especially her roses,
 playing card games, and spending time with her grandchildren. She 
is survived by her children, Nannette Sloan of Firestone, Colorado and 
Paul (Becky) Oller of Hays, Kansas; grandchildren, Scott (Aryn) Sloan of
 Erie, Colorado; Shaun Sloan of Mead, Colorado; Kate (Urie) VonFeldt of 
Firestone, Colorado; Jena (David) Stunkel of Lenexa; Briana (Michael) 
Towner of Redmond, Oregon and 12 great grandchildren. Betty is 
preceded in death by her husband, Billy Dean Oller; parents; son-in-law,
 Roger Sloan; brothers, Wayne Gordon Randle and William Eugene Randle; 
and sister, Doris Pinkerton. Services were Saturday, February 
26, at Larrison Mortuary.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to The Salvation Army in care of Larrison Mortuary.

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 </figure>Betty June Oller, 91, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022, at The 
Retreat at Church Ranch in Westminster, Colorado. She was born on June 
14, 1930, in Dodge City, Kansas, to John and Esther (Reimen) Randle. June 
married Billy Dean Oller on June 1, 1952, at Pleasant Plains Friends 
Church in Byers, Kansas. As a child she was a member of Pleasant 
Plains Friends Church. Betty earned her nursing diploma from St. Joseph 
Hospital in Wichita, KS. She worked as a surgical nurse in Pratt, KS 
until having her first child. Betty moved with her husband and daughter 
to Denver, Colorado shortly before having her son. After her children 
were in school, she returned to work in a nursing home as a registered 
nurse. She was a member of Riverside Baptist Church and later, Calvary 
Temple in Denver, Colorado. She enjoyed gardening, especially her roses,
 playing card games, and spending time with her grandchildren. She 
is survived by her children, Nannette Sloan of Firestone, Colorado and 
Paul (Becky) Oller of Hays, Kansas; grandchildren, Scott (Aryn) Sloan of
 Erie, Colorado; Shaun Sloan of Mead, Colorado; Kate (Urie) VonFeldt of 
Firestone, Colorado; Jena (David) Stunkel of Lenexa; Briana (Michael) 
Towner of Redmond, Oregon and 12 great grandchildren. Betty is 
preceded in death by her husband, Billy Dean Oller; parents; son-in-law,
 Roger Sloan; brothers, Wayne Gordon Randle and William Eugene Randle; 
and sister, Doris Pinkerton. Services were Saturday, February 
26, at Larrison Mortuary.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to The Salvation Army in care of Larrison Mortuary.

Betty June Oller

Charles D. Bock was born Jan. 4, 1943, to Elmer and&nbsp;Louise (Folger) 
Bock in the&nbsp;home,&nbsp;Cawker City, KS.&nbsp;Charley entered his heavenly home on 
February 28, 2022, at the age of 79 years.&nbsp;

Charley
 attended Cawker City schools graduating as a Pirate from Cawker City 
High School in 1961. He helped at his Great-Uncle Charles Vasterling’s 
furniture store with his mother. He attended Fort Hays State University for a 
couple years.

He
 helped build his home in Cawker in 1966 where he lived for the 
remaining 55 years of his life. Charley married his sweetheart, Roberta 
(Battishill) on March 18, 1978 and&nbsp;enjoyed almost 44 years of marriage.&nbsp;

He
 worked at Boettcher Supply in Beloit, KS for over 40 years, retiring in
 2014. He was the Telecommunications Manager. Charley was proud of all 
three&nbsp;of his sons and&nbsp;some son-in-laws who worked in the IT industry as 
well. He had a great aptitude for technology. He taught himself computer
 programming and&nbsp;did website design.

Charley
 loved Jesus and was devoted to learning and&nbsp;sharing God’s word. He 
enjoyed various area men’s Bible studies through the years. He memorized
 the Christmas story from Luke 2. Often reciting the entire chapter from
 memory at his church, Lighthouse Community Church, Downs, KS. Charley 
enjoyed singing, starting from his high school Glee Club. He was the 
bass singer in the GloryLand Quartet.&nbsp;

Preceding him in death were his parents and&nbsp;daughter-Holly Louise.&nbsp;

Celebrating
 his life and&nbsp;looking forward to a heavenly reunion is&nbsp;his wife and&nbsp;dear
 caregiver of over 43 years, Roberta of the&nbsp;home,&nbsp;Cawker City. 
Daughters: Stacey (Bob) Norcross- Palmrya, IN; Melodie (Ted) Glasco- 
Parker, CO; Melinda (Quentin) Tedford- St Francis, KS Sons: Charles Bock
 II- Plano, TX; Martin (Denise) Bock- Bedford, TX; Matthew Bock- Castle 
Rock, CO

Charley
 was blessed with 14 Grandchildren plus&nbsp;one&nbsp;on the way,&nbsp;7 
Great-grandchildren &nbsp;plus one&nbsp;on the way: Brooke (Jonathan) Mayfield- 
RJ, Elianna; Brianne (Reese) Bintz- Alayna, Aydon; Ashley (Jenkins) 
Pombo- Amaris, Aliza, Jessalyn; Abbie Norcross; Fhallon (Anthony) Ortiz;
 Gabbi &amp; Charlie Rhew; Wyatt Gray; Brayson Bock; Libertie &amp; 
Jubilie Glasco; Annabelle, Asher &amp; KarieAnn Tedford&nbsp;

Funeral
 services will be at Lighthouse Community Church, Downs&nbsp;on Saturday, 
March 5, at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Prairie Grove Cemetery, 
Caker City KS.&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to Lighthouse Community Church, Downs, KS or Living Water Fellowship Church, Bird City, KS.&nbsp;

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Charles D. Bock was born Jan. 4, 1943, to Elmer and&nbsp;Louise (Folger) 
Bock in the&nbsp;home,&nbsp;Cawker City, KS.&nbsp;Charley entered his heavenly home on 
February 28, 2022, at the age of 79 years.&nbsp;Charley
 attended Cawker City schools graduating as a Pirate from Cawker City 
High School in 1961. He helped at his Great-Uncle Charles Vasterling’s 
furniture store with his mother. He attended Fort Hays State University for a 
couple years.He
 helped build his home in Cawker in 1966 where he lived for the 
remaining 55 years of his life. Charley married his sweetheart, Roberta 
(Battishill) on March 18, 1978 and&nbsp;enjoyed almost 44 years of marriage.&nbsp;He
 worked at Boettcher Supply in Beloit, KS for over 40 years, retiring in
 2014. He was the Telecommunications Manager. Charley was proud of all 
three&nbsp;of his sons and&nbsp;some son-in-laws who worked in the IT industry as 
well. He had a great aptitude for technology. He taught himself computer
 programming and&nbsp;did website design.Charley
 loved Jesus and was devoted to learning and&nbsp;sharing God’s word. He 
enjoyed various area men’s Bible studies through the years. He memorized
 the Christmas story from Luke 2. Often reciting the entire chapter from
 memory at his church, Lighthouse Community Church, Downs, KS. Charley 
enjoyed singing, starting from his high school Glee Club. He was the 
bass singer in the GloryLand Quartet.&nbsp;Preceding him in death were his parents and&nbsp;daughter-Holly Louise.&nbsp;Celebrating
 his life and&nbsp;looking forward to a heavenly reunion is&nbsp;his wife and&nbsp;dear
 caregiver of over 43 years, Roberta of the&nbsp;home,&nbsp;Cawker City. 
Daughters: Stacey (Bob) Norcross- Palmrya, IN; Melodie (Ted) Glasco- 
Parker, CO; Melinda (Quentin) Tedford- St Francis, KS Sons: Charles Bock
 II- Plano, TX; Martin (Denise) Bock- Bedford, TX; Matthew Bock- Castle 
Rock, COCharley
 was blessed with 14 Grandchildren plus&nbsp;one&nbsp;on the way,&nbsp;7 
Great-grandchildren &nbsp;plus one&nbsp;on the way: Brooke (Jonathan) Mayfield- 
RJ, Elianna; Brianne (Reese) Bintz- Alayna, Aydon; Ashley (Jenkins) 
Pombo- Amaris, Aliza, Jessalyn; Abbie Norcross; Fhallon (Anthony) Ortiz;
 Gabbi &amp; Charlie Rhew; Wyatt Gray; Brayson Bock; Libertie &amp; 
Jubilie Glasco; Annabelle, Asher &amp; KarieAnn Tedford&nbsp;Funeral
 services will be at Lighthouse Community Church, Downs&nbsp;on Saturday, 
March 5, at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Prairie Grove Cemetery, 
Caker City KS.&nbsp;Memorials may be given to Lighthouse Community Church, Downs, KS or Living Water Fellowship Church, Bird City, KS.&nbsp;

Charles D. Bock

George Melvin Glessner passed away on December 17th, 2021, in Yakima, WA.

George
 was born to Myrtle (Williams) and George Glessner on July 27, 1930, in 
Seattle, Washington. George and his siblings Doris, Peggy, Jack, Jim, 
and Glen grew up in Duwamish, Washington.

This is where he met the
 neighbor girl and love of his life, Irene Glidden. George joined the US
 Army in 1949. When he left for the Army, he asked Irene to watch and 
care for his horse, Candy. A story George often told was that he asked 
Irene to keep his horse so he would have the opportunity to meet up with
 her when he got back. George and Irene were married in May of 1951. 
They soon moved to Yakima, Washington where they raised their four 
children Coleen, Terry, Virgil and Tammy.

George
 was an accomplished commercial and residential builder for over 50 
years. He was also a proud West Valley Fire Commissioner for over 23 
years. He had a lifetime love of airplanes. He built his home on an 
airstrip where he was able to come and go, flying his Cessna airplane. 
He built many model planes and hosted fly-ins for other model plane 
enthusiasts for many years at the Glessner Airstrip, “Disappointment 
Field.”

George was the type of man to help anyone and lend a hand 
whenever it was needed. He didn’t know a stranger. He was a kind and 
generous man.

George is survived by his wife of 70 years, Irene; 
his two boys Terry (Wanda) Glessner of Endicott, WA and Virgil (Mary) 
Glessner of West Valley Yakima, WA, eight granddaughters, Cheri (Blair) 
Philippi, Brianna (Jesse) McGlothen, Tara Glessner, Shannon (Curtis) 
Glessner-Bitz, all of Yakima, WA, Lashel (Don) Church of Yakima, WA, and
 Rashel (Doug) Fitchett of Winthrop WA Rhiannon (David) Maier of Hays, 
KS, Sharona (Matt) Fondoble of Ellis, KS; 20 great-grandchildren, two 
great-great-grandchildren, his brothers Jack and Jim Glessner of Yakima,
 brother-in-law Don (Terry) Glidden of Seattle WA, and many nieces and 
nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Myrtle 
Glessner, sisters, Doris and Peggy, brother Glen, his two daughters, 
Tammy Glessner-Morgan and Colleen Euteneier and granddaughter Lisa 
Buchanan.

A Memorial Service is planned for May 14th, 2022.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>George Melvin Glessner passed away on December 17th, 2021, in Yakima, WA.George
 was born to Myrtle (Williams) and George Glessner on July 27, 1930, in 
Seattle, Washington. George and his siblings Doris, Peggy, Jack, Jim, 
and Glen grew up in Duwamish, Washington.This is where he met the
 neighbor girl and love of his life, Irene Glidden. George joined the US
 Army in 1949. When he left for the Army, he asked Irene to watch and 
care for his horse, Candy. A story George often told was that he asked 
Irene to keep his horse so he would have the opportunity to meet up with
 her when he got back. George and Irene were married in May of 1951. 
They soon moved to Yakima, Washington where they raised their four 
children Coleen, Terry, Virgil and Tammy.George
 was an accomplished commercial and residential builder for over 50 
years. He was also a proud West Valley Fire Commissioner for over 23 
years. He had a lifetime love of airplanes. He built his home on an 
airstrip where he was able to come and go, flying his Cessna airplane. 
He built many model planes and hosted fly-ins for other model plane 
enthusiasts for many years at the Glessner Airstrip, “Disappointment 
Field.”George was the type of man to help anyone and lend a hand 
whenever it was needed. He didn’t know a stranger. He was a kind and 
generous man.George is survived by his wife of 70 years, Irene; 
his two boys Terry (Wanda) Glessner of Endicott, WA and Virgil (Mary) 
Glessner of West Valley Yakima, WA, eight granddaughters, Cheri (Blair) 
Philippi, Brianna (Jesse) McGlothen, Tara Glessner, Shannon (Curtis) 
Glessner-Bitz, all of Yakima, WA, Lashel (Don) Church of Yakima, WA, and
 Rashel (Doug) Fitchett of Winthrop WA Rhiannon (David) Maier of Hays, 
KS, Sharona (Matt) Fondoble of Ellis, KS; 20 great-grandchildren, two 
great-great-grandchildren, his brothers Jack and Jim Glessner of Yakima,
 brother-in-law Don (Terry) Glidden of Seattle WA, and many nieces and 
nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Myrtle 
Glessner, sisters, Doris and Peggy, brother Glen, his two daughters, 
Tammy Glessner-Morgan and Colleen Euteneier and granddaughter Lisa 
Buchanan.A Memorial Service is planned for May 14th, 2022.

George Melvin Glessner

Janice Kay “Jan” Brown, 73, passed away February 24, 2022, at Via 
Christ St. Francis, Wichita.&nbsp; She was born April 30, 1948, at Colby, to 
Leonard and Marie (Otter) Dickman.&nbsp; Jan married Charles J. Brown January
 17, 1968, in Cheyenne, Wyo.&nbsp;

Jan, a resident of Hoisington recently moving from Great Bend, was a 
long-time area hairdresser and in her younger years completed flight 
attendant training.&nbsp; Jan was a member of Prince of Peace Parish and was 
on the hair and makeup crew for Great Bend Community Theater. She 
enjoyed fishing along the shoreline of Lake Wilson and could often be 
found curled up in a chair reading a book or working a crossword 
puzzle.&nbsp; She was also a fan of playing cards with her family and loved 
to sing and dance.

Survivors include husband, Charlie of the home; two daughters, Stacey
 Taylor of Olathe and Michelle Daubert of Great Bend; six grandchildren,
 Catherine “Katie” Taylor, Scott Taylor, Emma Taylor, Evan Daubert, Miya
 Daubert and Megyn Daubert; four sisters, Anita Thomas, Carolyn Casper 
and husband Jeff, Jeanne Warren, and Jolene Ladenburger; a sister in 
law, Bonnie Brown. &nbsp;&nbsp;She was preceded in passing by her parents, Leonard
 and Marie; her son-in-law, Daniel Taylor; and her nephew Chad 
Ladenburger.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday March 
3, 2022, with the family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., 
all at Bryant Funeral Home. &nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 
a.m. Friday March 4, with Father Prakash Kola presiding, with an Altar 
Society Rosary prior to the Mass at 10:30 a.m., all at St. Rose of Lima 
Catholic Church.&nbsp; Private family graveside services will be held at a 
later date.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be given to Great Bend Community Theater, 
Golden Belt Humane Society or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 
in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Janice Kay “Jan” Brown, 73, passed away February 24, 2022, at Via 
Christ St. Francis, Wichita.&nbsp; She was born April 30, 1948, at Colby, to 
Leonard and Marie (Otter) Dickman.&nbsp; Jan married Charles J. Brown January
 17, 1968, in Cheyenne, Wyo.&nbsp;Jan, a resident of Hoisington recently moving from Great Bend, was a 
long-time area hairdresser and in her younger years completed flight 
attendant training.&nbsp; Jan was a member of Prince of Peace Parish and was 
on the hair and makeup crew for Great Bend Community Theater. She 
enjoyed fishing along the shoreline of Lake Wilson and could often be 
found curled up in a chair reading a book or working a crossword 
puzzle.&nbsp; She was also a fan of playing cards with her family and loved 
to sing and dance.Survivors include husband, Charlie of the home; two daughters, Stacey
 Taylor of Olathe and Michelle Daubert of Great Bend; six grandchildren,
 Catherine “Katie” Taylor, Scott Taylor, Emma Taylor, Evan Daubert, Miya
 Daubert and Megyn Daubert; four sisters, Anita Thomas, Carolyn Casper 
and husband Jeff, Jeanne Warren, and Jolene Ladenburger; a sister in 
law, Bonnie Brown. &nbsp;&nbsp;She was preceded in passing by her parents, Leonard
 and Marie; her son-in-law, Daniel Taylor; and her nephew Chad 
Ladenburger.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday March 
3, 2022, with the family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., 
all at Bryant Funeral Home. &nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 
a.m. Friday March 4, with Father Prakash Kola presiding, with an Altar 
Society Rosary prior to the Mass at 10:30 a.m., all at St. Rose of Lima 
Catholic Church.&nbsp; Private family graveside services will be held at a 
later date.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Great Bend Community Theater, 
Golden Belt Humane Society or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 
in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Janice Kay 'Jan' Brown

Francis “Frank” A. VanMatre, passed away peacefully Monday, February 28, 2022, at his home at the age of 68.

A
 memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2022, in
 the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, KS with Pastor Dave 
Hutson officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp; The services will be steamed live on the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the 
Kirwin Cemetery, Kirwin, KS.

He was born September 26, 1953, in Kearney, NE to Clifferd and Lila Mai (Heider) VanMatre.

Frank
 was united in marriage November 24, 1973, to Pamela Frink.&nbsp; To this 
marriage two daughters were born, Holly and Heather.&nbsp; He married Darla 
Reynolds in 1994 and gained two step-children, Jeremy and Rachelle.&nbsp; 

Frank
 was a hard-working, dedicated employee of EATON manufacturing in 
Kearney, NE for 34 years.&nbsp; After retirement, Frank worked for BIH 
Heating and Plumbing.&nbsp; Frank enjoyed his weekends with family and 
friends and thoroughly enjoyed updating and caring for the farm.&nbsp; 

Survivors
 include his wife Darla of Cedar, KS; daughters Holly (Robb) Anway of 
Kearney, NE and Heather (Cory) Smallcomb of Gibbon, NE; step-daughter 
Rachelle (TJ) Steckelberg of Boulder City, NV; Brothers Nick (Deb) 
VanMatre, Todd (Tia) VanMatre and Luke VanMatre all of Gibbon, NE; 
sisters Gail (Clyde) Jones of Lee Summit, MO and Joan (Tim) McAuliff of 
Papillion, NE; 8 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife’s parents, his brother-in-law Dean Reynolds, and step-son Jeremy Johnson.

Friends may sign the register book from noon until 5 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First St. John Lutheran Church or Hospice Services.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Francis “Frank” A. VanMatre, passed away peacefully Monday, February 28, 2022, at his home at the age of 68.A
 memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2022, in
 the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, KS with Pastor Dave 
Hutson officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp; The services will be steamed live on the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the 
Kirwin Cemetery, Kirwin, KS.He was born September 26, 1953, in Kearney, NE to Clifferd and Lila Mai (Heider) VanMatre.Frank
 was united in marriage November 24, 1973, to Pamela Frink.&nbsp; To this 
marriage two daughters were born, Holly and Heather.&nbsp; He married Darla 
Reynolds in 1994 and gained two step-children, Jeremy and Rachelle.&nbsp; Frank
 was a hard-working, dedicated employee of EATON manufacturing in 
Kearney, NE for 34 years.&nbsp; After retirement, Frank worked for BIH 
Heating and Plumbing.&nbsp; Frank enjoyed his weekends with family and 
friends and thoroughly enjoyed updating and caring for the farm.&nbsp; Survivors
 include his wife Darla of Cedar, KS; daughters Holly (Robb) Anway of 
Kearney, NE and Heather (Cory) Smallcomb of Gibbon, NE; step-daughter 
Rachelle (TJ) Steckelberg of Boulder City, NV; Brothers Nick (Deb) 
VanMatre, Todd (Tia) VanMatre and Luke VanMatre all of Gibbon, NE; 
sisters Gail (Clyde) Jones of Lee Summit, MO and Joan (Tim) McAuliff of 
Papillion, NE; 8 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife’s parents, his brother-in-law Dean Reynolds, and step-son Jeremy Johnson.Friends may sign the register book from noon until 5 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel.Memorial contributions may be made to the First St. John Lutheran Church or Hospice Services.

Frank A. VanMatre

Neta Joy Pletcher was born to Marvin George Pletcher and Mona Evelyn 
Allen on October 7, 1943, and passed away on February 27, 2022, at the 
age of 78 years.
 Neta was born in Portis, Kansas, and lived most of her life in 
Lebanon, Kansas. She grew up on a farm with her parents and brother, 
Norman, where she helped her mother with the house. Neta’s mother, Mona,
 home schooled her during her high school years. In 1967, she moved to 
town with her parents. 
 Neta had several hobbies throughout her life, including collecting 
dolls from around the world, doing beautiful cross stitch embroidery 
which won ribbons at county fairs, many other crafts and playing the 
accordion. Neta also loved cats.
 She moved to Smith Center Health &amp; Rehab after her parents passed away in 2005. 
 Neta is preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Mona Pletcher; 
brother, Norman Pletcher; grandmother, Etta Shaffer; aunt and uncle Eula
 and John Kattenberg.
 Those that celebrate her life are her sister-in-law, Charlotte 
Pletcher, nieces and nephew, Cheryl (Pletcher) Jensen and husband (David
 Jensen), Colleen (Pletcher) Girard and husband (Bob Girard), Lester 
Pletcher, Betty (Pletcher) Corona and husband (Jose Corona), cousins 
Wayne Kattenberg, Dwayne Kattenberg, Jim Kattenberg, and Alice 
(Kattenberg) Grittman.&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Neta-Joy-Pletcher?obId=24155561#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.&nbsp;

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Neta Joy Pletcher was born to Marvin George Pletcher and Mona Evelyn 
Allen on October 7, 1943, and passed away on February 27, 2022, at the 
age of 78 years.
 Neta was born in Portis, Kansas, and lived most of her life in 
Lebanon, Kansas. She grew up on a farm with her parents and brother, 
Norman, where she helped her mother with the house. Neta’s mother, Mona,
 home schooled her during her high school years. In 1967, she moved to 
town with her parents. 
 Neta had several hobbies throughout her life, including collecting 
dolls from around the world, doing beautiful cross stitch embroidery 
which won ribbons at county fairs, many other crafts and playing the 
accordion. Neta also loved cats.
 She moved to Smith Center Health &amp; Rehab after her parents passed away in 2005. 
 Neta is preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Mona Pletcher; 
brother, Norman Pletcher; grandmother, Etta Shaffer; aunt and uncle Eula
 and John Kattenberg.
 Those that celebrate her life are her sister-in-law, Charlotte 
Pletcher, nieces and nephew, Cheryl (Pletcher) Jensen and husband (David
 Jensen), Colleen (Pletcher) Girard and husband (Bob Girard), Lester 
Pletcher, Betty (Pletcher) Corona and husband (Jose Corona), cousins 
Wayne Kattenberg, Dwayne Kattenberg, Jim Kattenberg, and Alice 
(Kattenberg) Grittman.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Neta-Joy-Pletcher?obId=24155561#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.&nbsp;

Neta Joy Pletcher

Lelia&nbsp;Marie&nbsp;Norden&nbsp;Grauerholz&nbsp;passed away February 28, 2022, at the age of 99. She was born on March 8, 1922, to Henry (Hank) and Ida&nbsp;Norden. She attended grade school in a one-room school one mile from the family farm south of Kensington.

She married Harold&nbsp;Grauerholz&nbsp;in a double wedding ceremony on June 27, 1943. Her brother, Floyd, married Anna&nbsp;Grauerholz&nbsp;in this ceremony as well.

After Harold’s return from the army, they farmed northwest of Kensington. She was active in the St. John Lutheran church. She was a member of the quilting ladies at this church for 70 years. She also taught Sunday school and grew flowers for the&nbsp;altar. Her spring and summer evenings were spent taking care of her flower garden.

Surviving family includes her children Eldon&nbsp;Grauerholz,&nbsp;from&nbsp;Cimarron, KS; Jo Ann (Joe)&nbsp;Wahrman&nbsp;from Goodland, KS, and Alan (Aggie)&nbsp;Grauerholz&nbsp;from Kensington, KS&nbsp;who still lives on the family homestead. Grandchildren,&nbsp;Bryan (Bonny)&nbsp;Grauerholz&nbsp;, and Scott&nbsp;Grauerholz&nbsp;from Kansas City, KS; John&nbsp;Grauerholz&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jared (Whitney)&nbsp;Grauerholz&nbsp;of&nbsp;Kensington, KS,&nbsp;and great grandchildren –&nbsp;Brooke,&nbsp;Bree and&nbsp;Henry&nbsp;Grauerholz.&nbsp;

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Harold, her brothers Wilbur, Floyd and Donald, her&nbsp;sister-in-laws, Ester&nbsp;Norden&nbsp;and Anna&nbsp;Norden&nbsp;and Loretta&nbsp;Norden.

Memorial&nbsp;services will be held&nbsp;at a&nbsp;later&nbsp;date&nbsp;in Kensington. &nbsp;Inurnment&nbsp;<a></a>will&nbsp;take place&nbsp;in the Germantown Cemetery north of Kensington.

Memorial contributions may be designated to the&nbsp;St. John Lutheran Church&nbsp;Altar Flower Fund&nbsp;or to the Kensington Community Store&nbsp;and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Lelia&nbsp;Marie&nbsp;Norden&nbsp;Grauerholz&nbsp;passed away February 28, 2022, at the age of 99. She was born on March 8, 1922, to Henry (Hank) and Ida&nbsp;Norden. She attended grade school in a one-room school one mile from the family farm south of Kensington.She married Harold&nbsp;Grauerholz&nbsp;in a double wedding ceremony on June 27, 1943. Her brother, Floyd, married Anna&nbsp;Grauerholz&nbsp;in this ceremony as well.After Harold’s return from the army, they farmed northwest of Kensington. She was active in the St. John Lutheran church. She was a member of the quilting ladies at this church for 70 years. She also taught Sunday school and grew flowers for the&nbsp;altar. Her spring and summer evenings were spent taking care of her flower garden.Surviving family includes her children Eldon&nbsp;Grauerholz,&nbsp;from&nbsp;Cimarron, KS; Jo Ann (Joe)&nbsp;Wahrman&nbsp;from Goodland, KS, and Alan (Aggie)&nbsp;Grauerholz&nbsp;from Kensington, KS&nbsp;who still lives on the family homestead. Grandchildren,&nbsp;Bryan (Bonny)&nbsp;Grauerholz&nbsp;, and Scott&nbsp;Grauerholz&nbsp;from Kansas City, KS; John&nbsp;Grauerholz&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jared (Whitney)&nbsp;Grauerholz&nbsp;of&nbsp;Kensington, KS,&nbsp;and great grandchildren –&nbsp;Brooke,&nbsp;Bree and&nbsp;Henry&nbsp;Grauerholz.&nbsp;Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Harold, her brothers Wilbur, Floyd and Donald, her&nbsp;sister-in-laws, Ester&nbsp;Norden&nbsp;and Anna&nbsp;Norden&nbsp;and Loretta&nbsp;Norden.Memorial&nbsp;services will be held&nbsp;at a&nbsp;later&nbsp;date&nbsp;in Kensington. &nbsp;Inurnment&nbsp;<a></a>will&nbsp;take place&nbsp;in the Germantown Cemetery north of Kensington.Memorial contributions may be designated to the&nbsp;St. John Lutheran Church&nbsp;Altar Flower Fund&nbsp;or to the Kensington Community Store&nbsp;and may be left at the services or mailed 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 Goodland.

Lelia Marie Norden Grauerholz

Esther Anna (Wagoner) Littlechild, age 93, died peacefully on&nbsp;Thursday, January 6, 2022,&nbsp;at the Ellis Good Samaritan Society. She was born December 22, 1928,&nbsp;on the family farm southwest of Ellis in the Riverside Township of southeast Trego County, to Henry Grant and Rose Elizabeth (Colborg) Wagoner. She attended country school through the eighth grade at Maple Grove School, District 47, in Trego County.

She married William John (Jack) Littlechild on June 1, 1946. For the first seven years they lived on the farm where she was born. In 1953 they purchased a two-room house from a farm south of Ogallah and moved it along country roads to set it on a new foundation on otherwise bare&nbsp;pasture&nbsp;a mile north. They built onto that house and then the rest of their farm from the ground up. Esther helped with all the work building the farm; raising her family; harvesting crops; raising cows, pigs and chickens. In later years before they moved to Hays she cleaned houses for extra money. Many a&nbsp;homemade&nbsp;meal was prepared and served by her to family and friends in her kitchen. The smell of freshly baked bread wafted from the house to the road, watering the mouths of many passersby on her weekly bread making days. Jack always got the crust.

After moving from the farm to Hays in 1990, she enjoyed meeting with friends, new and old, at Hays Mealsite, Hays Public Library Feed And Film sessions, and then&nbsp;catching&nbsp;up on the news in various area newspapers there. She loved touring various historical and scenic areas on local senior bus tours and more extended trips with family and friends. She&nbsp;made many trips to the little house on the farm to find peace and quiet until it was sold in 2006. Her eyes teared up at the tune of Home On The Range and the farm legal description “the west half of 25-14-21.” &nbsp;Country is where her heart was.

Esther enjoyed music, singing, quilting, embroidery, toothbrush handle rug making, gardening and traveling. She was a member of Hays Gospel Singers for years, singing with the group as long as her health allowed. She laughed and cried with family and friends,&nbsp;told&nbsp;her history and stories about days long gone, copied and shared her stories and pictures, old and new. She enjoyed documenting all of her family photos, artifacts and family heirlooms. She was a history&nbsp;enthusiast&nbsp;with a wealth of information about the family genealogy, Trego and Ellis Counties, and other&nbsp;places&nbsp;where her ancestors settled. All you had to do was ask. She donated many historical items to the Trego County Historical Society, Ellis Railroad Museum and Ellis County Historical Society with her hand written stories attached.

She is survived by two daughters Annie Zachman and husband Darrell, Hays, and&nbsp;Brenda Flinn and husband Steve, Overland Park; a daughter-in-law&nbsp;Jeanette (Neal) Littlechild, Stella MO;&nbsp;three&nbsp;granddaughters&nbsp;Micah Kruckenburg and husband Casey,&nbsp;Amanda Dolechek and husband Luke, and&nbsp;Andrea Dinkel; one step-granddaughter Jerri Broom; three step-grandsons Gary Broom, Terry Broom, and&nbsp;Russell Flinn&nbsp;and wife Blair; and three step-great-grandchildren. She was survived by her brother, Otto Wagoner of Ellis, for one week, until his death on January 13.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; one son, William Dennis Littlechild; and&nbsp;two&nbsp;half-brothers, Preston Berne Wagoner and Warren Grant Wagoner.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 April 9 at the Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney KS, immediately followed by inurnment at the WaKeeney City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Trego County Historical Society, where most of her remaining stories and pictures&nbsp;will be donated; or Hays Public Library, which will be specifically designated for senior programs there. ontributions may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th&nbsp;St., WaKeeney, Kansas 67672.

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

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 </figure>Esther Anna (Wagoner) Littlechild, age 93, died peacefully on&nbsp;Thursday, January 6, 2022,&nbsp;at the Ellis Good Samaritan Society. She was born December 22, 1928,&nbsp;on the family farm southwest of Ellis in the Riverside Township of southeast Trego County, to Henry Grant and Rose Elizabeth (Colborg) Wagoner. She attended country school through the eighth grade at Maple Grove School, District 47, in Trego County.She married William John (Jack) Littlechild on June 1, 1946. For the first seven years they lived on the farm where she was born. In 1953 they purchased a two-room house from a farm south of Ogallah and moved it along country roads to set it on a new foundation on otherwise bare&nbsp;pasture&nbsp;a mile north. They built onto that house and then the rest of their farm from the ground up. Esther helped with all the work building the farm; raising her family; harvesting crops; raising cows, pigs and chickens. In later years before they moved to Hays she cleaned houses for extra money. Many a&nbsp;homemade&nbsp;meal was prepared and served by her to family and friends in her kitchen. The smell of freshly baked bread wafted from the house to the road, watering the mouths of many passersby on her weekly bread making days. Jack always got the crust.After moving from the farm to Hays in 1990, she enjoyed meeting with friends, new and old, at Hays Mealsite, Hays Public Library Feed And Film sessions, and then&nbsp;catching&nbsp;up on the news in various area newspapers there. She loved touring various historical and scenic areas on local senior bus tours and more extended trips with family and friends. She&nbsp;made many trips to the little house on the farm to find peace and quiet until it was sold in 2006. Her eyes teared up at the tune of Home On The Range and the farm legal description “the west half of 25-14-21.” &nbsp;Country is where her heart was.Esther enjoyed music, singing, quilting, embroidery, toothbrush handle rug making, gardening and traveling. She was a member of Hays Gospel Singers for years, singing with the group as long as her health allowed. She laughed and cried with family and friends,&nbsp;told&nbsp;her history and stories about days long gone, copied and shared her stories and pictures, old and new. She enjoyed documenting all of her family photos, artifacts and family heirlooms. She was a history&nbsp;enthusiast&nbsp;with a wealth of information about the family genealogy, Trego and Ellis Counties, and other&nbsp;places&nbsp;where her ancestors settled. All you had to do was ask. She donated many historical items to the Trego County Historical Society, Ellis Railroad Museum and Ellis County Historical Society with her hand written stories attached.She is survived by two daughters Annie Zachman and husband Darrell, Hays, and&nbsp;Brenda Flinn and husband Steve, Overland Park; a daughter-in-law&nbsp;Jeanette (Neal) Littlechild, Stella MO;&nbsp;three&nbsp;granddaughters&nbsp;Micah Kruckenburg and husband Casey,&nbsp;Amanda Dolechek and husband Luke, and&nbsp;Andrea Dinkel; one step-granddaughter Jerri Broom; three step-grandsons Gary Broom, Terry Broom, and&nbsp;Russell Flinn&nbsp;and wife Blair; and three step-great-grandchildren. She was survived by her brother, Otto Wagoner of Ellis, for one week, until his death on January 13.She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; one son, William Dennis Littlechild; and&nbsp;two&nbsp;half-brothers, Preston Berne Wagoner and Warren Grant Wagoner.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 April 9 at the Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney KS, immediately followed by inurnment at the WaKeeney City Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Trego County Historical Society, where most of her remaining stories and pictures&nbsp;will be donated; or Hays Public Library, which will be specifically designated for senior programs there. ontributions may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th&nbsp;St., WaKeeney, Kansas 67672.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

Esther Anna (Wagoner) Littlechild

Wilma “Faye” Loftis, 90, passed away on February 27, 2022, at Hays 
Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. She was born on April 15, 1931, at 
Bigelow, Arkansas, to A.B. &amp; Clemmie (Johnson) Wiley. Faye was 
married to Richard Loftis on September 01, 1949, at Perryville, 
Arkansas.&nbsp; He died June 03, 2014.

Faye was a longtime Great Bend, Kansas, resident. She worked mostly 
as a homemaker throughout her life. She enjoyed word searches, fishing, 
gardening: both flowers and vegetables, watching old westerns, and 
listening to old country music.

Survivors include five grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and
 five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her 
husband; a son, Jimmy Loftis; and a daughter, Carol Welsch.

Visitation will take place Friday, March 4, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 2 
p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. A graveside service will take place at 3 
p.m. Friday, March 4, 2022, at Great Bend Cemetery with Pastor Larry 
Schumacher presiding. 

Memorials can be made to St. Joseph Indian School,
 in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Wilma “Faye” Loftis, 90, passed away on February 27, 2022, at Hays 
Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. She was born on April 15, 1931, at 
Bigelow, Arkansas, to A.B. &amp; Clemmie (Johnson) Wiley. Faye was 
married to Richard Loftis on September 01, 1949, at Perryville, 
Arkansas.&nbsp; He died June 03, 2014.Faye was a longtime Great Bend, Kansas, resident. She worked mostly 
as a homemaker throughout her life. She enjoyed word searches, fishing, 
gardening: both flowers and vegetables, watching old westerns, and 
listening to old country music.Survivors include five grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and
 five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her 
husband; a son, Jimmy Loftis; and a daughter, Carol Welsch.Visitation will take place Friday, March 4, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 2 
p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. A graveside service will take place at 3 
p.m. Friday, March 4, 2022, at Great Bend Cemetery with Pastor Larry 
Schumacher presiding. Memorials can be made to St. Joseph Indian School,
 in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Wilma 'Faye' Loftis

At just past 11:00am Monday, February 28th, with her husband by her 
side, Marilyn Iona (Mayo) Collins crossed over to her heavenly home.
 She was born August 1, 1945, in Norton, KS. She grew up just outside
 Precept, NE and attended a one-room schoolhouse through eighth grade 
before the family moved to Norton so Marilyn could attend high school.
 After graduating in 1964 she started work as a nurse’s aide at the 
Norton County Hospital and continued to serve there for 46 years before 
retiring.
 She married the love of her life Horace Elmer Collins Jr. on 
November 13th, 1982, in the Norton Christian Church, and they had two 
sons Scott Leland and Allen Russell. They took their boys on many 
adventures, but a family favorite was Estes Park where Marilyn and her 
sister Carol had been going since they were small girls.
 Marilyn proudly became a grandma the day before her 32nd wedding 
anniversary and was heavily involved in her grandson, and when she came 
three years later her granddaughter’s, lives.
 During her time here on Earth Marilyn was a girl scout leader and a 
boy scout leader, helping both her boys become Eagle Scouts. She was an 
EMT and served as the head of the funeral dinner committee. She was a 
member of both the Rebekah’s and Oddfellow’s organizations.
 Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents Verle and Alice (Navis)
 Mayo, her father and mother-in-law Horace and Nellie (Hardin) Collins, 
and her sisters-in-law Evelyn Lomax and Arliena Olmsted.
 Marilyn is survived by her husband Horace Elmer Collins Jr., sons 
Scott Collins and Allen (Heather) Collins, sister Carol Mayo, 
grandchildren Ian Patrick and Mary Alice all of Norton. Cousin Ila 
(Scott) Smith of Yellville, AR, and her nieces and nephews.
 Funeral Services will be held 10:30 am Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 
the Norton Christian Church. Burial will follow at the Norton Cemetery. 
Visitation will be from 4-7:00 pm Monday, March 7 at the funeral home.


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the 
Alzheimer’s Disease Research, 22512 Gateway Center Dr., Clarksburg, MD 
20871 or Norton Christian Church and sent in care of Plumer-Gobber 
Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left
 at www.plumergobber.com&nbsp;

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 </figure>At just past 11:00am Monday, February 28th, with her husband by her 
side, Marilyn Iona (Mayo) Collins crossed over to her heavenly home.
 She was born August 1, 1945, in Norton, KS. She grew up just outside
 Precept, NE and attended a one-room schoolhouse through eighth grade 
before the family moved to Norton so Marilyn could attend high school.
 After graduating in 1964 she started work as a nurse’s aide at the 
Norton County Hospital and continued to serve there for 46 years before 
retiring.
 She married the love of her life Horace Elmer Collins Jr. on 
November 13th, 1982, in the Norton Christian Church, and they had two 
sons Scott Leland and Allen Russell. They took their boys on many 
adventures, but a family favorite was Estes Park where Marilyn and her 
sister Carol had been going since they were small girls.
 Marilyn proudly became a grandma the day before her 32nd wedding 
anniversary and was heavily involved in her grandson, and when she came 
three years later her granddaughter’s, lives.
 During her time here on Earth Marilyn was a girl scout leader and a 
boy scout leader, helping both her boys become Eagle Scouts. She was an 
EMT and served as the head of the funeral dinner committee. She was a 
member of both the Rebekah’s and Oddfellow’s organizations.
 Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents Verle and Alice (Navis)
 Mayo, her father and mother-in-law Horace and Nellie (Hardin) Collins, 
and her sisters-in-law Evelyn Lomax and Arliena Olmsted.
 Marilyn is survived by her husband Horace Elmer Collins Jr., sons 
Scott Collins and Allen (Heather) Collins, sister Carol Mayo, 
grandchildren Ian Patrick and Mary Alice all of Norton. Cousin Ila 
(Scott) Smith of Yellville, AR, and her nieces and nephews.
 Funeral Services will be held 10:30 am Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 
the Norton Christian Church. Burial will follow at the Norton Cemetery. 
Visitation will be from 4-7:00 pm Monday, March 7 at the funeral home. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the 
Alzheimer’s Disease Research, 22512 Gateway Center Dr., Clarksburg, MD 
20871 or Norton Christian Church and sent in care of Plumer-Gobber 
Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left
 at www.plumergobber.com&nbsp;

Marilyn Iona (Mayo) Collins

Linda Sue Boone, 77, Hays, died Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Rush County Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Saturday, April 2, 2022, at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Hays.&nbsp; 
Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium.&nbsp; The family will 
receive friends from 9:00 am until service time.&nbsp; 

Memorials are 
suggested to Saints Mary and Martha Episcopal Church in Larned or to St.
 Michael's Episcopal Church in Hays, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Linda may be shared with the 
family at www.haysmemorial.com

A full obituary is pending with Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Linda Sue Boone, 77, Hays, died Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Rush County Memorial Hospital.Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Saturday, April 2, 2022, at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Hays.&nbsp; 
Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium.&nbsp; The family will 
receive friends from 9:00 am until service time.&nbsp; Memorials are 
suggested to Saints Mary and Martha Episcopal Church in Larned or to St.
 Michael's Episcopal Church in Hays, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Linda may be shared with the 
family at www.haysmemorial.comA full obituary is pending with Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Linda Sue Boone

Fr. Gibson, following a short illness, elected comfort care only and 
died peacefully at the Phillipsburg County Hospital on Feb. 26, 2022, at 
the age of 91.&nbsp;

Fr. Gibson, a Phillipsburg resident, was born Dec. 22, 1930, to Lester
 and Alma (Gaines) Gibson.&nbsp; He attended Phillipsburg Grade School and 
High School.&nbsp; He attended Miltonvale Wesleyan College and he received a 
bachelor’s in chemistry from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp;

He served in the military, with the Counter Intelligence Corps of the
 U.S. Army from 1954-1959.&nbsp; He received his bachelor’s and master’s in 
German and German History from the University of Heidelberg, Germany.

He worked as a radio repairman, a plumber, in construction and for a 
chemical company, in addition to teaching.&nbsp; He taught at Creighton 
University in Omaha, Neb. and high school at St. Mary Academy.&nbsp; He also 
worked for Beverly Enterprises as a regional manager for nursing homes 
in Nebraska.

He attended seminary at Sacred Heart School of Theology in Hales 
Corners, Wisc.&nbsp; He was Ordained May 18, 1996, by Bishop George Fitzsimons
 at SS. Philip and James Church in Phillipsburg at age 65.&nbsp; He was 
parochial vicar at the following parishes; St. Francis Xavier in 
Junction City, St. Thomas More in Manhattan, Sacred Heart in Colby and 
Immaculate Heart of Mary in Hays.&nbsp; He was pastor of St. Francis Parish 
in St. Francis, St. Joseph Parish in Bird City and St. John Nepomucene 
Parish in Beardsley.&nbsp; He retired to Phillipsburg in 2005.

He was a prayerful and private person who shared his opinion when 
asked.&nbsp; He was feisty and spirited.&nbsp; He had a dry sense of humor which 
provided pleasure to those who knew him in his later years.&nbsp; He will be 
missed.

A Vigil Service will be held Thursday, March 3, at 7:00 p.m. in the SS. Philip &amp; James Catholic Church.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, March 4, at 10:00 a.m.
 in the SS. Philip &amp; James Catholic Church with Father John 
Schmeidler officiating.&nbsp; The service will be streamed live on the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips County Hospital.

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 </figure>Fr. Gibson, following a short illness, elected comfort care only and 
died peacefully at the Phillipsburg County Hospital on Feb. 26, 2022, at 
the age of 91.&nbsp;Fr. Gibson, a Phillipsburg resident, was born Dec. 22, 1930, to Lester
 and Alma (Gaines) Gibson.&nbsp; He attended Phillipsburg Grade School and 
High School.&nbsp; He attended Miltonvale Wesleyan College and he received a 
bachelor’s in chemistry from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp;He served in the military, with the Counter Intelligence Corps of the
 U.S. Army from 1954-1959.&nbsp; He received his bachelor’s and master’s in 
German and German History from the University of Heidelberg, Germany.He worked as a radio repairman, a plumber, in construction and for a 
chemical company, in addition to teaching.&nbsp; He taught at Creighton 
University in Omaha, Neb. and high school at St. Mary Academy.&nbsp; He also 
worked for Beverly Enterprises as a regional manager for nursing homes 
in Nebraska.He attended seminary at Sacred Heart School of Theology in Hales 
Corners, Wisc.&nbsp; He was Ordained May 18, 1996, by Bishop George Fitzsimons
 at SS. Philip and James Church in Phillipsburg at age 65.&nbsp; He was 
parochial vicar at the following parishes; St. Francis Xavier in 
Junction City, St. Thomas More in Manhattan, Sacred Heart in Colby and 
Immaculate Heart of Mary in Hays.&nbsp; He was pastor of St. Francis Parish 
in St. Francis, St. Joseph Parish in Bird City and St. John Nepomucene 
Parish in Beardsley.&nbsp; He retired to Phillipsburg in 2005.He was a prayerful and private person who shared his opinion when 
asked.&nbsp; He was feisty and spirited.&nbsp; He had a dry sense of humor which 
provided pleasure to those who knew him in his later years.&nbsp; He will be 
missed.A Vigil Service will be held Thursday, March 3, at 7:00 p.m. in the SS. Philip &amp; James Catholic Church.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, March 4, at 10:00 a.m.
 in the SS. Philip &amp; James Catholic Church with Father John 
Schmeidler officiating.&nbsp; The service will be streamed live on the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips County Hospital.

Father Beryl L. Gibson

Johanna Anna Brodie, 84, passed away February 27, 2022, at Encompass 
Hospice in Wichita. She was born May 29, 1937, at Loretta, Kan. to 
Joseph &amp; Josephine (Pfannenstiel) Urban. She married Delmer Brodie 
on November 9, 1957, at Hoisington. He died December 20, 2006.

A longtime Great Bend resident, Johanna worked in chemical line 
production at Fuller Brush Industries for over 30 years. She was a 
member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and the 
Altar Society. Johanna enjoyed embroidery, sewing, quilting, collecting 
ceramics and loved to decorate for the holidays. She especially loved 
spending time with her family.

Survivors include, a son, Troy Brodie and wife Michelle of Mason, OH;
 a daughter, Terra Raybern of Hutchinson; three brothers, Melvin Urban 
of Ellinwood, Arsenius Urban of Great Bend and Joseph Urban, Jr. of 
Dodge City; three sisters, Twila Kush of Colorado Springs, Colo., 
Lorraine Wedman and Alberta Klein both of Wichita; five grandchildren, 
Jana Armbruster, Jeff Raybern and wife Patricia, Jeremy Raybern and wife
 Bobbie, Blake Brodie and wife Jordyn and Aaron Brodie; and nineteen 
great grandchildren, Kyler Evans, Kinzie Williams, Kale Williams, 
Blaklee Armbruster, Brayton Armbruster, Madison Raybern, Abigail 
Raybern, Gage Raybern, Decklynn Raybern, Nicolette Raybern, Taylor 
Raybern, McKynlea Raybern, Easton Raybern, Maclynn Raybern, Maggie 
Raybern, Marci Raybern, Reese Brodie, Luke Brodie and Ella Brodie. She 
was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Delmer Brodie; two 
brothers, Julius Urban and Ervin Urban; and three sisters, Lillian Beck,
 Dolores Harris and Virginia Zimmerman.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 1, 
2022 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Rosary at 6:00 p.m. Funeral service 
will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Bryant Funeral 
Home with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will be in the
 Great Bend Cemetery. 

Memorials have been designated to the Alzheimer’s 
Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Johanna Anna Brodie, 84, passed away February 27, 2022, at Encompass 
Hospice in Wichita. She was born May 29, 1937, at Loretta, Kan. to 
Joseph &amp; Josephine (Pfannenstiel) Urban. She married Delmer Brodie 
on November 9, 1957, at Hoisington. He died December 20, 2006.A longtime Great Bend resident, Johanna worked in chemical line 
production at Fuller Brush Industries for over 30 years. She was a 
member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and the 
Altar Society. Johanna enjoyed embroidery, sewing, quilting, collecting 
ceramics and loved to decorate for the holidays. She especially loved 
spending time with her family.Survivors include, a son, Troy Brodie and wife Michelle of Mason, OH;
 a daughter, Terra Raybern of Hutchinson; three brothers, Melvin Urban 
of Ellinwood, Arsenius Urban of Great Bend and Joseph Urban, Jr. of 
Dodge City; three sisters, Twila Kush of Colorado Springs, Colo., 
Lorraine Wedman and Alberta Klein both of Wichita; five grandchildren, 
Jana Armbruster, Jeff Raybern and wife Patricia, Jeremy Raybern and wife
 Bobbie, Blake Brodie and wife Jordyn and Aaron Brodie; and nineteen 
great grandchildren, Kyler Evans, Kinzie Williams, Kale Williams, 
Blaklee Armbruster, Brayton Armbruster, Madison Raybern, Abigail 
Raybern, Gage Raybern, Decklynn Raybern, Nicolette Raybern, Taylor 
Raybern, McKynlea Raybern, Easton Raybern, Maclynn Raybern, Maggie 
Raybern, Marci Raybern, Reese Brodie, Luke Brodie and Ella Brodie. She 
was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Delmer Brodie; two 
brothers, Julius Urban and Ervin Urban; and three sisters, Lillian Beck,
 Dolores Harris and Virginia Zimmerman.Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 1, 
2022 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Rosary at 6:00 p.m. Funeral service 
will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Bryant Funeral 
Home with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will be in the
 Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the Alzheimer’s 
Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Johanna Anna Brodie

Monday, September 1st, 1930-Sunday, February 27th, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

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Vernyon Lloyd Sperry

Otto Ross Rohla Jr., 89, of Colby, died Saturday, February 26, 2022, at
 Hays Medical Center. He was born on October 14, 1932, in Webber, KS to 
Otto and Minnie (Wilton) Rohla. In the 7th grade Otto moved to Mankato, 
KS, with his family. He graduated with the class of 1950 and then 
entered the United States Navy. Upon returning from service in 1953, he 
worked with sheet metal at the Reed Oven Company in Kansas City. Otto 
returned to Jewel County and on September 16, 1956, he married Rachel 
Woods at the First Christian Church in Smith Center. 

Otto worked as a 
diesel mechanic for Martin Tractor, first in Concordia, then Clay 
Center, and eventually Colby, where the family settled. After retirement
 Otto helped build the fence at Beulah Cemetery in Colby. Otto was a 
member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion. 
Otto was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Jim, Grover and David Rohla. 
He is survived by his wife, Rachel, of Colby; children Jody (Evan) 
Robertson, of Oberlin, KS, Teri (Ron) Hart, of Hays, KS and Ross Rohla, 
of Fishkill, NY; brothers, Emil Rohla of Haysville, KS and Joe (Insuk) 
Rohla, of Elsinore, UT; three grandchildren, Hayley (Matt) McGivern, 
Jesse Hart and Rayna Hart and two great grandchildren, Emmy and Madeline
 McGivern. 
Following a public viewing from 5-7:0 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, 
at Baalmann Mortuary in Colby, KS, a graveside service will take place 
at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2022, at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery, 
in WaKeeney, KS.

Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Hays Medical 
Center or Celebration Community Church in Colby, and sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Otto Ross Rohla Jr., 89, of Colby, died Saturday, February 26, 2022, at
 Hays Medical Center. He was born on October 14, 1932, in Webber, KS to 
Otto and Minnie (Wilton) Rohla. In the 7th grade Otto moved to Mankato, 
KS, with his family. He graduated with the class of 1950 and then 
entered the United States Navy. Upon returning from service in 1953, he 
worked with sheet metal at the Reed Oven Company in Kansas City. Otto 
returned to Jewel County and on September 16, 1956, he married Rachel 
Woods at the First Christian Church in Smith Center. Otto worked as a 
diesel mechanic for Martin Tractor, first in Concordia, then Clay 
Center, and eventually Colby, where the family settled. After retirement
 Otto helped build the fence at Beulah Cemetery in Colby. Otto was a 
member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion. 
Otto was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Jim, Grover and David Rohla. 
He is survived by his wife, Rachel, of Colby; children Jody (Evan) 
Robertson, of Oberlin, KS, Teri (Ron) Hart, of Hays, KS and Ross Rohla, 
of Fishkill, NY; brothers, Emil Rohla of Haysville, KS and Joe (Insuk) 
Rohla, of Elsinore, UT; three grandchildren, Hayley (Matt) McGivern, 
Jesse Hart and Rayna Hart and two great grandchildren, Emmy and Madeline
 McGivern. 
Following a public viewing from 5-7:0 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, 
at Baalmann Mortuary in Colby, KS, a graveside service will take place 
at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2022, at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery, 
in WaKeeney, KS. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Hays Medical 
Center or Celebration Community Church in Colby, and sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Otto Ross Rohla Jr.

Jesse Don Smith, 46, of Russell, Kansas, died&nbsp;suddenly&nbsp;from&nbsp;diabetic&nbsp;complications&nbsp;on Friday, February 25, 2022, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

A&nbsp;celebration of Jesse’s life will be held at 11 A.M. on Tuesday, March 01, 2022,&nbsp;at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler&nbsp;Mortuary in Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Monday, February 28, 2022, with&nbsp;family&nbsp;to&nbsp;greet guests from 6&nbsp;P.M.&nbsp;to 8&nbsp;P.M. Monday&nbsp;evening&nbsp;at the mortuary.

Jesse was born on March 20, 1975,&nbsp;in Russell, Kansas, the son of&nbsp;Roy Smith&nbsp;and Meri Cathlene McLain. &nbsp;He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the&nbsp;class of 1993. &nbsp;He was united in marriage to Tina Sarver on&nbsp;July 8, 2006&nbsp;in Hays, Kansas. &nbsp;From this union they&nbsp;were blessed with three children Ravyn, Ayden and D.J.Smith.&nbsp;&nbsp;Even though their marriage&nbsp;ended in divorce they worked hard&nbsp;together in raising their children.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jesse was also blessed with&nbsp;three grandchildren&nbsp;Thackery, Jayce, and Adelynn.&nbsp;Jesse was very interested in his&nbsp;Scottish&nbsp;and Indian heritage&nbsp;researching and displaying it in his home.&nbsp;

During&nbsp;high school&nbsp;he worked at the Dairy Queen&nbsp;until he graduated. &nbsp;For several years Jesse worked for&nbsp;Wheel Chairs of Kansas as a&nbsp;CNC programmer and&nbsp;operator, also&nbsp;operating&nbsp;their&nbsp;plasma laser equipment. His next&nbsp;job&nbsp;was&nbsp;working for&nbsp;Hutchinson Vending Company&nbsp;as a route driver&nbsp;in&nbsp;western Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Recently he&nbsp;was working&nbsp;for the USD 407 Russell High&nbsp;School as a custodian. &nbsp;He enjoyed playing video games with his&nbsp;children, listening&nbsp;to his favorite&nbsp;music, playing guitar andsinging. &nbsp;Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and especially enjoying activities with his children.

Surviving family include his mother Cathy McClain of the home, his&nbsp;children Ravyn,&nbsp;Ayden&nbsp;and D.J. Smith all from Hays, Kansas; step brothers Gary McClain and wife Diana of Kansas City, Kansas and David McClain and wife Lorraine of&nbsp;Lawrence, Kansas&nbsp;and&nbsp;step sister Mary&nbsp;McClain of Hays, Kansas.

He was preceded in&nbsp;death by his&nbsp;dad&nbsp;Roy Smith,&nbsp;step dad Dwane McClain and brothers&nbsp;Billy Smith, Keith Smith and sister Wendy&nbsp;Smith&nbsp;Cox&nbsp;also his grandparents and great-grandparents.

Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Jesse Don Smith, 46, of Russell, Kansas, died&nbsp;suddenly&nbsp;from&nbsp;diabetic&nbsp;complications&nbsp;on Friday, February 25, 2022, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.A&nbsp;celebration of Jesse’s life will be held at 11 A.M. on Tuesday, March 01, 2022,&nbsp;at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler&nbsp;Mortuary in Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Monday, February 28, 2022, with&nbsp;family&nbsp;to&nbsp;greet guests from 6&nbsp;P.M.&nbsp;to 8&nbsp;P.M. Monday&nbsp;evening&nbsp;at the mortuary.Jesse was born on March 20, 1975,&nbsp;in Russell, Kansas, the son of&nbsp;Roy Smith&nbsp;and Meri Cathlene McLain. &nbsp;He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the&nbsp;class of 1993. &nbsp;He was united in marriage to Tina Sarver on&nbsp;July 8, 2006&nbsp;in Hays, Kansas. &nbsp;From this union they&nbsp;were blessed with three children Ravyn, Ayden and D.J.Smith.&nbsp;&nbsp;Even though their marriage&nbsp;ended in divorce they worked hard&nbsp;together in raising their children.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jesse was also blessed with&nbsp;three grandchildren&nbsp;Thackery, Jayce, and Adelynn.&nbsp;Jesse was very interested in his&nbsp;Scottish&nbsp;and Indian heritage&nbsp;researching and displaying it in his home.&nbsp;During&nbsp;high school&nbsp;he worked at the Dairy Queen&nbsp;until he graduated. &nbsp;For several years Jesse worked for&nbsp;Wheel Chairs of Kansas as a&nbsp;CNC programmer and&nbsp;operator, also&nbsp;operating&nbsp;their&nbsp;plasma laser equipment. His next&nbsp;job&nbsp;was&nbsp;working for&nbsp;Hutchinson Vending Company&nbsp;as a route driver&nbsp;in&nbsp;western Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Recently he&nbsp;was working&nbsp;for the USD 407 Russell High&nbsp;School as a custodian. &nbsp;He enjoyed playing video games with his&nbsp;children, listening&nbsp;to his favorite&nbsp;music, playing guitar andsinging. &nbsp;Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and especially enjoying activities with his children.Surviving family include his mother Cathy McClain of the home, his&nbsp;children Ravyn,&nbsp;Ayden&nbsp;and D.J. Smith all from Hays, Kansas; step brothers Gary McClain and wife Diana of Kansas City, Kansas and David McClain and wife Lorraine of&nbsp;Lawrence, Kansas&nbsp;and&nbsp;step sister Mary&nbsp;McClain of Hays, Kansas.He was preceded in&nbsp;death by his&nbsp;dad&nbsp;Roy Smith,&nbsp;step dad Dwane McClain and brothers&nbsp;Billy Smith, Keith Smith and sister Wendy&nbsp;Smith&nbsp;Cox&nbsp;also his grandparents and great-grandparents.Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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