Emagene Ilene Storms, age 85, died on March 12, 2022, at the Hodgeman 
County Health Center, Jetmore, Kansas. She was born in Ness City, Kansas
 on November 14, 1936, the daughter of Harve and Elma (Tittel) Mauch.

After high school graduation, Emagene attended and graduated from a 
school of cosmetology.&nbsp; She worked as a beautician and a secretary for 
many years.&nbsp; In 1957, Emagene married Clyde Gross.&nbsp; They were later 
divorced.&nbsp; On May 7, 1973, she married Jerome Storms in Oregon.&nbsp; He died 
November 13, 2021.

Emagene is survived by her four children, Terry Gross (Ruthie Bray) 
of Hoisington, Susan Frusher (Tom) and Cindy Reinert (Mike) of Ness 
City, and Christina Cohoon (Darin) of Jetmore; two brothers, Larry Mauch
 (Lucy) of Denton, Texas and John Mauch (Lois) of Beeler; three sisters,
 Sharon Erskin (Don) of Great Bend, Ramona Meis of Ness City, and Mary 
Ann Clay of Hill City; 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.&nbsp; She
 was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Jerome Storms.

Funeral service will be on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, 10:30 a.m. at 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City.&nbsp; Viewing will be held at the funeral
 home on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and 
prior to the service on Wednesday.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Ness County Bank Building or the First Baptist Church.

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 </figure>Emagene Ilene Storms, age 85, died on March 12, 2022, at the Hodgeman 
County Health Center, Jetmore, Kansas. She was born in Ness City, Kansas
 on November 14, 1936, the daughter of Harve and Elma (Tittel) Mauch.After high school graduation, Emagene attended and graduated from a 
school of cosmetology.&nbsp; She worked as a beautician and a secretary for 
many years.&nbsp; In 1957, Emagene married Clyde Gross.&nbsp; They were later 
divorced.&nbsp; On May 7, 1973, she married Jerome Storms in Oregon.&nbsp; He died 
November 13, 2021.Emagene is survived by her four children, Terry Gross (Ruthie Bray) 
of Hoisington, Susan Frusher (Tom) and Cindy Reinert (Mike) of Ness 
City, and Christina Cohoon (Darin) of Jetmore; two brothers, Larry Mauch
 (Lucy) of Denton, Texas and John Mauch (Lois) of Beeler; three sisters,
 Sharon Erskin (Don) of Great Bend, Ramona Meis of Ness City, and Mary 
Ann Clay of Hill City; 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.&nbsp; She
 was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Jerome Storms.Funeral service will be on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, 10:30 a.m. at 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City.&nbsp; Viewing will be held at the funeral
 home on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and 
prior to the service on Wednesday.Memorial contributions may be given to the Ness County Bank Building or the First Baptist Church.

Emagene Ilene Storms

Patrick Allen Thompson was born in Holyoke, Colorado, on August 10, 
1956, to John and Berneice Thompson.&nbsp; He passed away peacefully on March 
12, 2022, at his home in Goodland, Kansas, at the age of 65.

Pat grew up on a dairy farm southwest of Holyoke and graduated from 
Holyoke High School in 1974.&nbsp; While attending school, he met the love of
 his life, Shelly Rae Smith.&nbsp; They were married on January 26, 1975.&nbsp; 
They had been married 47 years upon his passing.&nbsp;&nbsp; To this union were 
born two sons, Phillip Mathew Thompson and Aaron Paul Thompson.&nbsp; He was 
extremely proud of both his sons.

After struggling for many years, Pat found the rooms of Alcoholic 
Anonymous and began his sobriety journey on August 30, 1989. At the time
 of his passing had achieved 32 years of sobriety.&nbsp;&nbsp; Pat found many 
lifelong friendships in those rooms and was able to help many others by 
sharing his experience, strength and hope with them.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This was one of 
his greatest accomplishments in life.

Although Pat spent a good share of his life farming, in 1986, he 
enrolled in the Northwest Kansas Technical College electrical program 
and became a master electrician.&nbsp; He was skilled and very knowledgeable 
in many things.&nbsp; There was not much he couldn’t do.

Pat enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, motorcycling, 
fishing and camping. &nbsp;He got great joy out of attending Round Robins and
 AA campouts. &nbsp;He was a generous man and freely gave his time to others.

Pat was preceded in death by his parents, John and Berneice Thompson 
and a brother, John Thompson.&nbsp; He is survived by his wife of the home, 
Shelly Thompson; sons, Phillip (Christina) Thompson of Culbertson, NE 
and Aaron (Sabrina) Thompson of Goodland, KS; brother Arthur Thompson of
 Klamath Falls, OR, sister Jo (Terry) Thatcher of Goodland, KS; 
sister-in-laws Karla (Alan) Hassler of Kremmling, CO and Terri Smith of 
Sharon Springs, KS; grandchildren Kamerson Snyder, Danielle Snyder, 
Kaitlin Thompson, Ezra Thompson, Sean Thompson, Ashton Erhart and Olivia
 Erhart as well as many nieces and nephews.

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

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 </figure>Patrick Allen Thompson was born in Holyoke, Colorado, on August 10, 
1956, to John and Berneice Thompson.&nbsp; He passed away peacefully on March 
12, 2022, at his home in Goodland, Kansas, at the age of 65.Pat grew up on a dairy farm southwest of Holyoke and graduated from 
Holyoke High School in 1974.&nbsp; While attending school, he met the love of
 his life, Shelly Rae Smith.&nbsp; They were married on January 26, 1975.&nbsp; 
They had been married 47 years upon his passing.&nbsp;&nbsp; To this union were 
born two sons, Phillip Mathew Thompson and Aaron Paul Thompson.&nbsp; He was 
extremely proud of both his sons.After struggling for many years, Pat found the rooms of Alcoholic 
Anonymous and began his sobriety journey on August 30, 1989. At the time
 of his passing had achieved 32 years of sobriety.&nbsp;&nbsp; Pat found many 
lifelong friendships in those rooms and was able to help many others by 
sharing his experience, strength and hope with them.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This was one of 
his greatest accomplishments in life.Although Pat spent a good share of his life farming, in 1986, he 
enrolled in the Northwest Kansas Technical College electrical program 
and became a master electrician.&nbsp; He was skilled and very knowledgeable 
in many things.&nbsp; There was not much he couldn’t do.Pat enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, motorcycling, 
fishing and camping. &nbsp;He got great joy out of attending Round Robins and
 AA campouts. &nbsp;He was a generous man and freely gave his time to others.Pat was preceded in death by his parents, John and Berneice Thompson 
and a brother, John Thompson.&nbsp; He is survived by his wife of the home, 
Shelly Thompson; sons, Phillip (Christina) Thompson of Culbertson, NE 
and Aaron (Sabrina) Thompson of Goodland, KS; brother Arthur Thompson of
 Klamath Falls, OR, sister Jo (Terry) Thatcher of Goodland, KS; 
sister-in-laws Karla (Alan) Hassler of Kremmling, CO and Terri Smith of 
Sharon Springs, KS; grandchildren Kamerson Snyder, Danielle Snyder, 
Kaitlin Thompson, Ezra Thompson, Sean Thompson, Ashton Erhart and Olivia
 Erhart as well as many nieces and nephews.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Patrick-Thompson">HERE</a> for service details.

Patrick Allen Thompson

Esther Leanne Perrett, 74, Hays, died Saturday, March 12, 2022, at HaysMed.

She was born May 22, 1947, in Grand 
Island, Nebraska, the daughter of Harry and Helen Jane (Arthur) Morrow.&nbsp;
 She was a graduate of Westminster High School in Colorado in the class 
of 1965.&nbsp; On August 7, 1982, she was united in marriage to Harold F. 
Perrett in Westminster, and they celebrated 40 years of marriage.&nbsp; In 
1992, she graduated Cum Laude from Southeastern Louisiana University 
with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and worked as a social worker at
 Hays Medical Center.&nbsp; She attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic 
Church.&nbsp; Esther enjoyed reading, baking, movies, and never missed 
watching the Oscars every year with Harold.&nbsp; Esther was loving and kind,
 never met a stranger, put others’ needs ahead her own, and through all 
challenges possessed a positive spirit.&nbsp; All who knew Esther loved her, 
especially her family whom she loved most of all.

Survivors include her husband Harold of
 Hays, daughter: Carrie Casanova and husband Kevin of Tyler, TX, son: 
Eddie Perrett and wife Tracy of Hays, two sisters: Colleen Milner and 
husband John of Wellington, CO and Helen Miranda of Arvada, CO and five 
grandchildren: Noah, Claire, and Connor Casanova and Seth and Ben 
Perrett.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers: Patrick Davis and Harry Morrow.

A vigil service and rosary will be at 
6:30 pm on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on 
Tuesday.&nbsp; A celebration of Esther’s life will be at a later date in 
Colorado, and inurnment will be in Ponemah Cemetery, Bogalusa, Louisiana
 in the Perrett family plot.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to Catholic 
Charities or to Hospice of HaysMed.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Esther 
may be shared with her family at www.haysmemorial.com &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Esther Leanne Perrett, 74, Hays, died Saturday, March 12, 2022, at HaysMed.She was born May 22, 1947, in Grand 
Island, Nebraska, the daughter of Harry and Helen Jane (Arthur) Morrow.&nbsp;
 She was a graduate of Westminster High School in Colorado in the class 
of 1965.&nbsp; On August 7, 1982, she was united in marriage to Harold F. 
Perrett in Westminster, and they celebrated 40 years of marriage.&nbsp; In 
1992, she graduated Cum Laude from Southeastern Louisiana University 
with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and worked as a social worker at
 Hays Medical Center.&nbsp; She attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic 
Church.&nbsp; Esther enjoyed reading, baking, movies, and never missed 
watching the Oscars every year with Harold.&nbsp; Esther was loving and kind,
 never met a stranger, put others’ needs ahead her own, and through all 
challenges possessed a positive spirit.&nbsp; All who knew Esther loved her, 
especially her family whom she loved most of all.Survivors include her husband Harold of
 Hays, daughter: Carrie Casanova and husband Kevin of Tyler, TX, son: 
Eddie Perrett and wife Tracy of Hays, two sisters: Colleen Milner and 
husband John of Wellington, CO and Helen Miranda of Arvada, CO and five 
grandchildren: Noah, Claire, and Connor Casanova and Seth and Ben 
Perrett.She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers: Patrick Davis and Harry Morrow.A vigil service and rosary will be at 
6:30 pm on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on 
Tuesday.&nbsp; A celebration of Esther’s life will be at a later date in 
Colorado, and inurnment will be in Ponemah Cemetery, Bogalusa, Louisiana
 in the Perrett family plot.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Catholic 
Charities or to Hospice of HaysMed.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Esther 
may be shared with her family at www.haysmemorial.com &nbsp;&nbsp;

Esther Leanne Perrett

Elmer Wilmer Maier, 96, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, March 11, 2022, at the Wheatland Nursing Home in Russell, Kansas

Elmer was born on August 24, 1925, on the Maier family farm 11 miles 
south of Gorham, Kansas.&nbsp; He was the son of John and Lydia (Lohmann) 
Maier.&nbsp; He was baptized and confirmed at the Bender Hill Lutheran Church
 in rural Russell.&nbsp; He attended a one room school house until 8th
 grade.&nbsp; While attending one of many community dances Elmer met his 
future wife Hilda I. Funk.&nbsp; They were united in marriage on February 22,
 1948, at the Bender Hill Lutheran Church.&nbsp; This union was blessed with 3
 children Twila, Pauletta &amp; Dana.&nbsp; They made their home on the 
family farm.&nbsp; They worked side by side for many years.&nbsp; Besides farming 
Elmer also worked construction. &nbsp;He was a member of the Gorham Community
 Church in Gorham, Kansas. &nbsp;He enjoyed playing baseball and fishing but 
most of all he loved music to his dying day.

Surviving family include his daughters Twila Allen of Greensburg, 
Kansas and Pauletta Scheck of Ellinwood, Kansas and son Dana Maier and 
wife April of Salina, Kansas; brother Sidney Maier and wife Patricia of 
Minneola, Kansas and sister Elzina Scott of Russell, Kansas; 7 
grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Hilda on September 17, 
2006, brothers Walter and Marvin Maier and sisters Luella and Lucille 
Maier.

A celebration of Elmer’s life will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Wednesday,
 March 16, 2022, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery in Galatia, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Tuesday, March 15, 
2022, at the mortuary.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be given to the Russell County 
Food Pantry and sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary of Russell, Kansas is in charge of the funeral service 
arrangements.

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 </figure>Elmer Wilmer Maier, 96, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, March 11, 2022, at the Wheatland Nursing Home in Russell, KansasElmer was born on August 24, 1925, on the Maier family farm 11 miles 
south of Gorham, Kansas.&nbsp; He was the son of John and Lydia (Lohmann) 
Maier.&nbsp; He was baptized and confirmed at the Bender Hill Lutheran Church
 in rural Russell.&nbsp; He attended a one room school house until 8th
 grade.&nbsp; While attending one of many community dances Elmer met his 
future wife Hilda I. Funk.&nbsp; They were united in marriage on February 22,
 1948, at the Bender Hill Lutheran Church.&nbsp; This union was blessed with 3
 children Twila, Pauletta &amp; Dana.&nbsp; They made their home on the 
family farm.&nbsp; They worked side by side for many years.&nbsp; Besides farming 
Elmer also worked construction. &nbsp;He was a member of the Gorham Community
 Church in Gorham, Kansas. &nbsp;He enjoyed playing baseball and fishing but 
most of all he loved music to his dying day.Surviving family include his daughters Twila Allen of Greensburg, 
Kansas and Pauletta Scheck of Ellinwood, Kansas and son Dana Maier and 
wife April of Salina, Kansas; brother Sidney Maier and wife Patricia of 
Minneola, Kansas and sister Elzina Scott of Russell, Kansas; 7 
grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Hilda on September 17, 
2006, brothers Walter and Marvin Maier and sisters Luella and Lucille 
Maier.A celebration of Elmer’s life will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Wednesday,
 March 16, 2022, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery in Galatia, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Tuesday, March 15, 
2022, at the mortuary.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Russell County 
Food Pantry and sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary of Russell, Kansas is in charge of the funeral service 
arrangements.

Elmer Wilmer Maier

Arthur “John” Thul, 76, passed away on March 12, 2022, at Via Christ 
St. Francis, Wichita, Kansas. He was born on April 21, 1945, at Great 
Bend, Kansas, to Arthur &amp; Esther (Fosdick) Thul. He was previously 
married to Jacque Van Steenburgh.

A life-time resident of Great Bend, John worked as a bookkeeper for R
 &amp; S Repair and Sunflower Diversified Services. In his younger days,
 he enjoyed working on cars, watching races and NASCAR, boats, and 
fishing. He was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish and Knights of 
Columbus.

Survivors include his mother of Great Bend; Jacque Van Steenburgh of 
Great Bend; and a stepdaughter, Sheryl Spears of Great Bend. He is 
preceded in death by his father; a brother, Franklin Thul; and an infant
 sister, Linda Thul.

Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March
 15, 2022, with the family receiving guests from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and a 
Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. 
Funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. &nbsp;Wednesday, March 16, 
2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Prakash Kola presiding.
 Interment will follow at Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood, 
Kansas. 

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

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 </figure>Arthur “John” Thul, 76, passed away on March 12, 2022, at Via Christ 
St. Francis, Wichita, Kansas. He was born on April 21, 1945, at Great 
Bend, Kansas, to Arthur &amp; Esther (Fosdick) Thul. He was previously 
married to Jacque Van Steenburgh.A life-time resident of Great Bend, John worked as a bookkeeper for R
 &amp; S Repair and Sunflower Diversified Services. In his younger days,
 he enjoyed working on cars, watching races and NASCAR, boats, and 
fishing. He was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish and Knights of 
Columbus.Survivors include his mother of Great Bend; Jacque Van Steenburgh of 
Great Bend; and a stepdaughter, Sheryl Spears of Great Bend. He is 
preceded in death by his father; a brother, Franklin Thul; and an infant
 sister, Linda Thul.Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March
 15, 2022, with the family receiving guests from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and a 
Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. 
Funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. &nbsp;Wednesday, March 16, 
2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Prakash Kola presiding.
 Interment will follow at Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood, 
Kansas. Memorials have been designated to the Prince of Peace Parish, in
 care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Arthur 'John' Thul

Joseph John Hojda was born February 20, 1939, on a farm north of Lebanon,
 KS. He was the son of Gene and Marvel (Snow) Hojda. He passed away 
March 10, 2022, at the Smith County Memorial Hospital at the age of 83.
 He was known as John and he liked to farm but he loved his cow herd 
the best. When he wasn’t busy farming or attending his cattle, he was 
making improvements on his farm. He enjoyed building fence and built 
miles of it. John planted hundreds of cedar trees for windbreaks not 
only around the farm site but also in pastures for his cattle. In the 
evenings when his days work was finished, he was an avid reader. He 
read a variety of subjects and before poor health took place, he 
retained most of what he read. 
 John attended Northwest Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota thinking
 he would try the medical profession but decided he preferred farming. 
While in Minneapolis, he met his future wife. John married Sharyn 
Dykstra on February 8, 1968 in Superior, Nebraska. To this union were 
born a son Jeff and a daughter Dana.
 John was preceded in death by his parents, his son Jeff and a grandson Jonathan Hojda.
 John is survived by his wife Sharyn of Lebanon, KS; daughter Dana 
(Brent) Peterson of Smith Center, KS; sister Judy Schlarb; grandson 
Martin Hojda; three great granddaughters and nieces.&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Joseph-John-Hojda?obId=24277214#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Joseph John Hojda was born February 20, 1939, on a farm north of Lebanon,
 KS. He was the son of Gene and Marvel (Snow) Hojda. He passed away 
March 10, 2022, at the Smith County Memorial Hospital at the age of 83.
 He was known as John and he liked to farm but he loved his cow herd 
the best. When he wasn’t busy farming or attending his cattle, he was 
making improvements on his farm. He enjoyed building fence and built 
miles of it. John planted hundreds of cedar trees for windbreaks not 
only around the farm site but also in pastures for his cattle. In the 
evenings when his days work was finished, he was an avid reader. He 
read a variety of subjects and before poor health took place, he 
retained most of what he read. 
 John attended Northwest Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota thinking
 he would try the medical profession but decided he preferred farming. 
While in Minneapolis, he met his future wife. John married Sharyn 
Dykstra on February 8, 1968 in Superior, Nebraska. To this union were 
born a son Jeff and a daughter Dana.
 John was preceded in death by his parents, his son Jeff and a grandson Jonathan Hojda.
 John is survived by his wife Sharyn of Lebanon, KS; daughter Dana 
(Brent) Peterson of Smith Center, KS; sister Judy Schlarb; grandson 
Martin Hojda; three great granddaughters and nieces.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Joseph-John-Hojda?obId=24277214#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Joseph John Hojda

Joseph "Joe" Ray Schamberger, 60, died March 3, 2022, in Wichita, Kansas. 
Joseph was born December 31, 1961, in Wakeeney, Kansas, to Paul and Kathleen (Lacerte) Schamberger. 
He attended Trego Community High school. Joseph continued his education 
at Fort Hays University and earned his degree in Agricultural Business. 
Following graduation, he then farmed for many years. Joseph moved to 
Wichita where he became a Master Electrician. 
Survivors include father, Paul Schamberger; his three daughters, Taylor 
(Brandon) Wilken, Brooke (Jonathan) Just, Smantha (Jessie) Terronez; 
four brothers, Richard (Dana) Schamberger, Robert (Pam) Schamberger, 
Phillip (Sarah) Schamberger, and Kevin (Patricia) Schamberger; five 
sisters, Chris (Bruce) Wilson, Mary (Bruce) Engelman, Elaine (Roy) 
Orluk, Paula Petersen, and Loretta (Bob) Scalcione; grandchildren; 
special friend/brother, Richard (Shannon Thomas) Chandler. 
He was preceded in death by his mother; and brothers, Matthew and Benedict Schamberger. 
Viewing available Thursday March 17th from 5-7pm at Smith Mortuary in Haysville, Kansas. 
Services will be held at Prairie Trail Cowboy Church in Haysville, 
Kansas on Friday March 18th at 11am. Burial will be held at St. Michaels
 Catholic Church Cemetery in Collyer, Kansas on Saturday March 19th at 
11:30am.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Joseph "Joe" Ray Schamberger, 60, died March 3, 2022, in Wichita, Kansas. 
Joseph was born December 31, 1961, in Wakeeney, Kansas, to Paul and Kathleen (Lacerte) Schamberger. 
He attended Trego Community High school. Joseph continued his education 
at Fort Hays University and earned his degree in Agricultural Business. 
Following graduation, he then farmed for many years. Joseph moved to 
Wichita where he became a Master Electrician. 
Survivors include father, Paul Schamberger; his three daughters, Taylor 
(Brandon) Wilken, Brooke (Jonathan) Just, Smantha (Jessie) Terronez; 
four brothers, Richard (Dana) Schamberger, Robert (Pam) Schamberger, 
Phillip (Sarah) Schamberger, and Kevin (Patricia) Schamberger; five 
sisters, Chris (Bruce) Wilson, Mary (Bruce) Engelman, Elaine (Roy) 
Orluk, Paula Petersen, and Loretta (Bob) Scalcione; grandchildren; 
special friend/brother, Richard (Shannon Thomas) Chandler. 
He was preceded in death by his mother; and brothers, Matthew and Benedict Schamberger. 
Viewing available Thursday March 17th from 5-7pm at Smith Mortuary in Haysville, Kansas. 
Services will be held at Prairie Trail Cowboy Church in Haysville, 
Kansas on Friday March 18th at 11am. Burial will be held at St. Michaels
 Catholic Church Cemetery in Collyer, Kansas on Saturday March 19th at 
11:30am.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Joseph 'Joe' Ray Schamberger

Diane Lynn Dexter, 69, passed away on March 10, 2022, at the Ness 
County Hospital in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on December 8, 1952,&nbsp; in Hays, Kansas the daughter of Donald and Billie (Jobe) Swim.

In 1976, Diane married Jack Dexter. They later divorced. In May of 
1985, she met Bob Roths and they remained together for 37 years until 
his death on January 16, 2022.

Survivors include her daughter, Ginger Braun and her husband, James 
Watterson of Ness City; her son, Brandon Dexter and his wife, Elizabeth,
 of Emporia; her brother, Donald Swim of Arizona; 2 sisters, Sue 
Fehrenbach and her husband, Eldon, of Ness City, Jeanne Hanson and her 
husband, Dana, of Benton, Kansas; 9 grandchildren, Lauren, Dakota, 
Mackenzie, Jaiden, Zach, Elijah, Joshua, Caleb, and Owen. Roths family 
members include Monty Roths and his wife, Briana, of Wichita; Kenny 
Roths and his wife, Lucinda of Salina; 8 grandchildren, Justin, Jeremy, 
Danielle, Isaac, Sam, Madison, Makenna, and Meaghan; and 7 
great-grandchildren, Dakoda, Tage, Lucas, Liam, Malachi, Ellissa, and 
Iris. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Patricia 
Koerner, and Bob Roths.

Memorial service will be on Friday, March 18, 2022, 10:30 A.M., at 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas with burial in the Ness City 
Cemetery. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home from 9:00 A.M. to 
7:00 P.M., with the family present on Thursday, March 17, 2022, from 
5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Ness City Library or Central Care Cancer Center.

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 </figure>Diane Lynn Dexter, 69, passed away on March 10, 2022, at the Ness 
County Hospital in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on December 8, 1952,&nbsp; in Hays, Kansas the daughter of Donald and Billie (Jobe) Swim.In 1976, Diane married Jack Dexter. They later divorced. In May of 
1985, she met Bob Roths and they remained together for 37 years until 
his death on January 16, 2022.Survivors include her daughter, Ginger Braun and her husband, James 
Watterson of Ness City; her son, Brandon Dexter and his wife, Elizabeth,
 of Emporia; her brother, Donald Swim of Arizona; 2 sisters, Sue 
Fehrenbach and her husband, Eldon, of Ness City, Jeanne Hanson and her 
husband, Dana, of Benton, Kansas; 9 grandchildren, Lauren, Dakota, 
Mackenzie, Jaiden, Zach, Elijah, Joshua, Caleb, and Owen. Roths family 
members include Monty Roths and his wife, Briana, of Wichita; Kenny 
Roths and his wife, Lucinda of Salina; 8 grandchildren, Justin, Jeremy, 
Danielle, Isaac, Sam, Madison, Makenna, and Meaghan; and 7 
great-grandchildren, Dakoda, Tage, Lucas, Liam, Malachi, Ellissa, and 
Iris. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Patricia 
Koerner, and Bob Roths.Memorial service will be on Friday, March 18, 2022, 10:30 A.M., at 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas with burial in the Ness City 
Cemetery. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home from 9:00 A.M. to 
7:00 P.M., with the family present on Thursday, March 17, 2022, from 
5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.Memorial contributions may be given to the Ness City Library or Central Care Cancer Center.

Diane Lynn Dexter

October 6, 1982 ~ March 12, 2022&nbsp;

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

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 </figure>October 6, 1982 ~ March 12, 2022&nbsp;An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Catherine Renee (Lovins) Deterding

April 11, 1940
 -
 March 11, 2022

An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.

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April 11, 1940
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 March 11, 2022An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Gary-Lyle-Emigh?obId=24277797#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Gary Lyle Emigh

Ollie Annette Guthrie, 83, passed away on March 9, 2022, at St. 
Francis Hospital, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on September 6, 1938,
 in Webb City, Okla., to Wiley Albert and Olive Irene (Snyder) Burns. 
She married Bob Lee Guthrie September 6, 1958, in Ponca City, Okla.&nbsp; He 
died August 9, 1998.

&nbsp;A resident of Owasso, Okla., she worked for Guthrie Steaming and 
Service, Inc. in Great Bend as an owner, secretary and treasurer until 
selling the company and retiring.&nbsp; She moved to Oklahoma to be closer to
 more family members and started volunteering her time at the Tulsa Air 
and Space Museum as a guide and salesperson for memberships.&nbsp; She 
quickly acquired a salaried/commissioned position after becoming the 
company’s top salesperson for new members.

Ollie Annette Guthrie attended the Assembly of God Church in Owasso.&nbsp;
 She also enjoyed attending A Glorious Church in Collinsville, Okla., 
with her sister Darlene. She cherished the weekly divine conversations 
with her neighbors whom she loved dearly.&nbsp; She also enjoyed playing 
Bunco with her neighbors and nearby ladies who labeled themselves the 
Beautiful Bunco Babes.&nbsp; One of her milestone memories was the trip she 
took to Jerusalem to visit the Holy Land with her sister and 
daughter-in-law.&nbsp; She engaged in volunteer work rescuing abused dogs and
 any animal in need.

Annette admired Elvis Presley and had visited Graceland on numerous 
occasions. Another of her favorite artists was Merle Haggard who she was
 able to meet and have her picture taken with. One of her most loved and
 cherished activities was spending time with her kids, grandkids, great 
grandkids and great-great grand kids.

Survivors include one son, Britt (Amy) Guthrie of Stillwater, Okla.; 
two daughters, Terri (Randy) Gorney of Oswego, Kan., and Shawn Guthrie 
of Fayetteville, Ark.; two sisters, Darlene Bricker of Collinsville, 
Okla., and Imogene (David) Harrell of The Villages, Fla.; two brothers, 
Lester Burns of Stillwater, and Larry (Donna) Burns of Stillwater; six 
grandchildren, Jason McAnulla, Jeremy McAnulla, Shane Gorney, Jerad 
Gorney, Garrett Guthrie and Gavin Guthrie; twelve great-grandchildren; 
and three great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her 
husband; her parents; and a daughter, Mauna Dee Guthrie.

Public visitation will take place from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, 
March 14, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, Kan., with the 
family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Visitation will also be 
from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, at Bryant Funeral Home. 
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m.&nbsp;on Tuesday, March 15, at 
Encounter Church (First Assembly of God) in Great Bend, with Pastor Jake
 Newman presiding.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery.&nbsp; 
Memorials have been designated to SPCA International (Global Animal 
Rescue) and Encounter Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Ollie Annette Guthrie, 83, passed away on March 9, 2022, at St. 
Francis Hospital, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on September 6, 1938,
 in Webb City, Okla., to Wiley Albert and Olive Irene (Snyder) Burns. 
She married Bob Lee Guthrie September 6, 1958, in Ponca City, Okla.&nbsp; He 
died August 9, 1998.&nbsp;A resident of Owasso, Okla., she worked for Guthrie Steaming and 
Service, Inc. in Great Bend as an owner, secretary and treasurer until 
selling the company and retiring.&nbsp; She moved to Oklahoma to be closer to
 more family members and started volunteering her time at the Tulsa Air 
and Space Museum as a guide and salesperson for memberships.&nbsp; She 
quickly acquired a salaried/commissioned position after becoming the 
company’s top salesperson for new members.Ollie Annette Guthrie attended the Assembly of God Church in Owasso.&nbsp;
 She also enjoyed attending A Glorious Church in Collinsville, Okla., 
with her sister Darlene. She cherished the weekly divine conversations 
with her neighbors whom she loved dearly.&nbsp; She also enjoyed playing 
Bunco with her neighbors and nearby ladies who labeled themselves the 
Beautiful Bunco Babes.&nbsp; One of her milestone memories was the trip she 
took to Jerusalem to visit the Holy Land with her sister and 
daughter-in-law.&nbsp; She engaged in volunteer work rescuing abused dogs and
 any animal in need.Annette admired Elvis Presley and had visited Graceland on numerous 
occasions. Another of her favorite artists was Merle Haggard who she was
 able to meet and have her picture taken with. One of her most loved and
 cherished activities was spending time with her kids, grandkids, great 
grandkids and great-great grand kids.Survivors include one son, Britt (Amy) Guthrie of Stillwater, Okla.; 
two daughters, Terri (Randy) Gorney of Oswego, Kan., and Shawn Guthrie 
of Fayetteville, Ark.; two sisters, Darlene Bricker of Collinsville, 
Okla., and Imogene (David) Harrell of The Villages, Fla.; two brothers, 
Lester Burns of Stillwater, and Larry (Donna) Burns of Stillwater; six 
grandchildren, Jason McAnulla, Jeremy McAnulla, Shane Gorney, Jerad 
Gorney, Garrett Guthrie and Gavin Guthrie; twelve great-grandchildren; 
and three great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her 
husband; her parents; and a daughter, Mauna Dee Guthrie.Public visitation will take place from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, 
March 14, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, Kan., with the 
family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Visitation will also be 
from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, at Bryant Funeral Home. 
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m.&nbsp;on Tuesday, March 15, at 
Encounter Church (First Assembly of God) in Great Bend, with Pastor Jake
 Newman presiding.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery.&nbsp; 
Memorials have been designated to SPCA International (Global Animal 
Rescue) and Encounter Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Ollie Annette Guthrie

Johnny Ray “Big John” Meier, 64, Catharine, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at his home.

He was born April 18, 1957, in Hoxie, 
the youngest of five children of John and Lydia (Werth) Meier.&nbsp; In 1975,
 he graduated from Hays High School.&nbsp; He was the owner and operator of 
Big John’s Saloon, a business that he always dreamed of owning. Big John
 invested his time and passion into his business taking pride in serving
 great food and was well known for his hamburgers.&nbsp; He could repair 
anything and was also a talented woodworker.&nbsp; Big John was a 
compassionate man, known for helping others, and enjoyed talking with 
people at his saloon.&nbsp;

Survivors include his mother; Lydia 
Meier of Hays, three sisters; Dorothy Ochs and husband Billy, Betty A. 
Wolf, and Carol Joy and husband Frank, all of Hays, a son, and numerous 
nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father; John Meier, one sister; Mary Lou Rodgers, and a brother-in-law; Allen Wolf.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Friday, March 18, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, with 
Father Nick Parker officiating. &nbsp;Interment will follow in St. Joseph 
Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 9:30 am until service 
time.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested for family wishes and may be made payable
 to Betty A. Wolf.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Big John may be shared 
with the family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Johnny Ray “Big John” Meier, 64, Catharine, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at his home.He was born April 18, 1957, in Hoxie, 
the youngest of five children of John and Lydia (Werth) Meier.&nbsp; In 1975,
 he graduated from Hays High School.&nbsp; He was the owner and operator of 
Big John’s Saloon, a business that he always dreamed of owning. Big John
 invested his time and passion into his business taking pride in serving
 great food and was well known for his hamburgers.&nbsp; He could repair 
anything and was also a talented woodworker.&nbsp; Big John was a 
compassionate man, known for helping others, and enjoyed talking with 
people at his saloon.&nbsp;Survivors include his mother; Lydia 
Meier of Hays, three sisters; Dorothy Ochs and husband Billy, Betty A. 
Wolf, and Carol Joy and husband Frank, all of Hays, a son, and numerous 
nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his father; John Meier, one sister; Mary Lou Rodgers, and a brother-in-law; Allen Wolf.Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Friday, March 18, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, with 
Father Nick Parker officiating. &nbsp;Interment will follow in St. Joseph 
Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 9:30 am until service 
time.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested for family wishes and may be made payable
 to Betty A. Wolf.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Big John may be shared 
with the family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Johnny Ray 'Big John' Meier

Gregg Trauer, 65, of Morland, Kansas died March 11, 2022. He was born in
 Hays, Kansas to Laurence and Nancy (Wilkes) Trauer. He is survived by: 
daughter, Jessica and husband Jose Alcocer of Lenexa, Kansas, sons, 
Brian Trauer and wife Kelsey of Gardner, Kansas, and Tyler Trauer and 
wife Kayla of Gardner, Kansas, sisters, Tammi and husband Darvin of 
Colby, Kansas, Terri Cox of Colby, Kansas, and five grandchildren.
 He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Mark.&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Gregg-Steven-Trauer?obId=24277918#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Gregg Trauer, 65, of Morland, Kansas died March 11, 2022. He was born in
 Hays, Kansas to Laurence and Nancy (Wilkes) Trauer. He is survived by: 
daughter, Jessica and husband Jose Alcocer of Lenexa, Kansas, sons, 
Brian Trauer and wife Kelsey of Gardner, Kansas, and Tyler Trauer and 
wife Kayla of Gardner, Kansas, sisters, Tammi and husband Darvin of 
Colby, Kansas, Terri Cox of Colby, Kansas, and five grandchildren.
 He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Mark.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Gregg-Steven-Trauer?obId=24277918#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Gregg Steven Trauer

Margaret Coker, 81, of Hutchinson, KS gained her wings March 10, 
2022. &nbsp;She was born December 12, 1940, to Ivan Paul and Florence 
(Nolder) Barnett, in Ford, KS.&nbsp; Margaret was the oldest daughter in a 
family of 14, maternal helper, and one of three girls that attempted to 
control the chaos of 11 extremely wild brothers.&nbsp; She graduated from 
Spearville High School in 1960. &nbsp;Margaret always had a caring heart and 
worked in different nursing facilities as a CNA and CMA, including 
Riverview Estates and Bethany Home.&nbsp; She married Gary P. Coker on 
December 27, 1967, in Dighton, KS.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on March 
20, 2008.

Margaret was known for her cooking, especially her cinnamon rolls and
 homemade noodles.&nbsp; She was an avid reader and enjoyed both card games 
and dominoes.&nbsp; Margaret also enjoyed crocheting, cross stitching, and 
other crafts, but above all her greatest love was her grandchildren.&nbsp;

Margaret is survived by:&nbsp; her daughter, Margie Barnes (Phil), 
Hutchinson; grandchildren, Amanda Philmon (Christopher), Clarksville, 
TN, Nathan Coker (Deanna), Dearborn Heights, MI, Quinton Barnes, 
Hutchinson, KS, and Michelle Barnes, Hutchinson, KS; daughter-in-law, 
Theresa Coker, Dearborn Heights, MI; great- grandchildren, Dylon, 
Christina, and Preston Philmon, Madelyn and Cameron Coker; brothers, 
Dave Barnett (Sally), Irwin, PA, Dennis Barnett (Harriet), Jacksonville,
 FL, Randy Barnett (Brenda), Bar Nunn, WY, Pat Barnett, Wright, KS, and 
Steve Barnett, Dighton, KS; sisters, Anne Orr, Bartlesville, OK, Sue 
Torson, Dighton, KS; sisters-in-law, Shirley Barnett, Oklahoma City, OK,
 Dixie Barnett, Halifax, VA, Tina Barnett, Mountain Home, TX, Theresa 
Barnett, Spearville, KS, and Roxanna Barnett, Bucklin, KS; and numerous 
nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Margaret was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her mother; father; husband; 
daughter, Laura Renee; brothers, Jim, Richard, Jack, Jerry, Les, and 
Mike Barnett; sister-in-law, Melva Barnett; and brothers-in-law, Jeff 
Orr and Rick Torson.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday March 15, 2022, at Elliott 
Mortuary, Hutchinson, KS, with Pastor Randy Barnett officiating.&nbsp; Burial
 will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; Friends may call 
from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2022, with the family present 
from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; To view the funeral service 
online, the link will be available at the end of Margaret’s obituary on 
the Elliott Mortuary website on the day of the service beginning at 9:30
 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Kindred Hospice, 
Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Margaret Coker, 81, of Hutchinson, KS gained her wings March 10, 
2022. &nbsp;She was born December 12, 1940, to Ivan Paul and Florence 
(Nolder) Barnett, in Ford, KS.&nbsp; Margaret was the oldest daughter in a 
family of 14, maternal helper, and one of three girls that attempted to 
control the chaos of 11 extremely wild brothers.&nbsp; She graduated from 
Spearville High School in 1960. &nbsp;Margaret always had a caring heart and 
worked in different nursing facilities as a CNA and CMA, including 
Riverview Estates and Bethany Home.&nbsp; She married Gary P. Coker on 
December 27, 1967, in Dighton, KS.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on March 
20, 2008.Margaret was known for her cooking, especially her cinnamon rolls and
 homemade noodles.&nbsp; She was an avid reader and enjoyed both card games 
and dominoes.&nbsp; Margaret also enjoyed crocheting, cross stitching, and 
other crafts, but above all her greatest love was her grandchildren.&nbsp;Margaret is survived by:&nbsp; her daughter, Margie Barnes (Phil), 
Hutchinson; grandchildren, Amanda Philmon (Christopher), Clarksville, 
TN, Nathan Coker (Deanna), Dearborn Heights, MI, Quinton Barnes, 
Hutchinson, KS, and Michelle Barnes, Hutchinson, KS; daughter-in-law, 
Theresa Coker, Dearborn Heights, MI; great- grandchildren, Dylon, 
Christina, and Preston Philmon, Madelyn and Cameron Coker; brothers, 
Dave Barnett (Sally), Irwin, PA, Dennis Barnett (Harriet), Jacksonville,
 FL, Randy Barnett (Brenda), Bar Nunn, WY, Pat Barnett, Wright, KS, and 
Steve Barnett, Dighton, KS; sisters, Anne Orr, Bartlesville, OK, Sue 
Torson, Dighton, KS; sisters-in-law, Shirley Barnett, Oklahoma City, OK,
 Dixie Barnett, Halifax, VA, Tina Barnett, Mountain Home, TX, Theresa 
Barnett, Spearville, KS, and Roxanna Barnett, Bucklin, KS; and numerous 
nieces, nephews, and cousins.Margaret was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her mother; father; husband; 
daughter, Laura Renee; brothers, Jim, Richard, Jack, Jerry, Les, and 
Mike Barnett; sister-in-law, Melva Barnett; and brothers-in-law, Jeff 
Orr and Rick Torson.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday March 15, 2022, at Elliott 
Mortuary, Hutchinson, KS, with Pastor Randy Barnett officiating.&nbsp; Burial
 will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; Friends may call 
from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2022, with the family present 
from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; To view the funeral service 
online, the link will be available at the end of Margaret’s obituary on 
the Elliott Mortuary website on the day of the service beginning at 9:30
 a.m.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Kindred Hospice, 
Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Margaret Coker

Jane Marie Youngers, age 69 years, of Garfield, Kansa,s and formerly 
of Great Bend, passed away early on Thursday morning, March 10, 2022, at 
the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson, Kansas.&nbsp; 

Jane was 
born on February 20, 1953 at Great Bend, Kansas to Anthony Peter and 
Marguerite Arleen (Doonan) McAnulla.&nbsp; She graduated from Great Bend High
 School in 1971 and then completed the Nursing Program at Barton 
Community College and attained her Registered Nurse license. Jane later 
went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her Master of 
Science in Nursing degrees.&nbsp; She worked for over 20 years at Central 
Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend, half of which was working in 
Pediatrics and half in Obstetrics.&nbsp; Jane later did Home Healthcare in 
Florida and South Carolina, and upon returning to the area she worked at
 Larned State Hospital for two years before becoming an Instructor (and 
later Assistant Director) in the Nursing Program at Barton Community 
College.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Edward G. Youngers on July 19, 
1997, at Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Jane retired in 2015.&nbsp; She loved to sew, 
play piano, loved gardening and genealogy, but above all else she loved 
her career and dearly loved her grandchildren.&nbsp; Jane was a longtime 
member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Great Bend.

Survivors include her husband, Edward G. Youngers of Garfield, 
Kansas; two daughters:&nbsp; Tammatha Blankinship of Rock Hill, South 
Carolina and Tina Marie (Ken) Bond of Athens, Texas; one son Jim (Bekah)
 Blankinship of Provo, Utah and one stepson Anthony James Youngers of 
Gillette, Wyoming; eleven grandchildren:&nbsp; Derek (Juli) Johnson, Levi 
Shaul, Alex Shaul, Catherine Blankinship, William Bond, Mackson Bond, 
Emma Marie Bond, Madison Bond, Sawyer Blankinship, Wyatt Blankinship, 
and Millie Jane Blankinship; one great-grandson Anthony Johnson; three 
brothers:&nbsp; Steve (Debi) McAnulla of Great Bend, Kansas, Mike (Marie) 
McAnulla of Ozark, Missouri, and Roger (Ronda) McAnulla of Great Bend, 
Kansas; nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Jane was preceded in death by her parents 
and two brothers:&nbsp; Jim and Don McAnulla.

Funeral Services will be at 1:30 PM on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 5851 Eisenhower Avenue,
 Great Bend, Kansas. &nbsp;Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park 
Cemetery near Great Bend. 

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, 
memorials be directed to the Vasculitis Foundation at <a href="https://www.vasculitisfoundation.org/donate-to-the-vf/">https://www.vasculitisfoundation.org/donate-to-the-vf/</a>.

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 </figure>Jane Marie Youngers, age 69 years, of Garfield, Kansa,s and formerly 
of Great Bend, passed away early on Thursday morning, March 10, 2022, at 
the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson, Kansas.&nbsp; Jane was 
born on February 20, 1953 at Great Bend, Kansas to Anthony Peter and 
Marguerite Arleen (Doonan) McAnulla.&nbsp; She graduated from Great Bend High
 School in 1971 and then completed the Nursing Program at Barton 
Community College and attained her Registered Nurse license. Jane later 
went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her Master of 
Science in Nursing degrees.&nbsp; She worked for over 20 years at Central 
Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend, half of which was working in 
Pediatrics and half in Obstetrics.&nbsp; Jane later did Home Healthcare in 
Florida and South Carolina, and upon returning to the area she worked at
 Larned State Hospital for two years before becoming an Instructor (and 
later Assistant Director) in the Nursing Program at Barton Community 
College.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Edward G. Youngers on July 19, 
1997, at Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Jane retired in 2015.&nbsp; She loved to sew, 
play piano, loved gardening and genealogy, but above all else she loved 
her career and dearly loved her grandchildren.&nbsp; Jane was a longtime 
member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Great Bend.Survivors include her husband, Edward G. Youngers of Garfield, 
Kansas; two daughters:&nbsp; Tammatha Blankinship of Rock Hill, South 
Carolina and Tina Marie (Ken) Bond of Athens, Texas; one son Jim (Bekah)
 Blankinship of Provo, Utah and one stepson Anthony James Youngers of 
Gillette, Wyoming; eleven grandchildren:&nbsp; Derek (Juli) Johnson, Levi 
Shaul, Alex Shaul, Catherine Blankinship, William Bond, Mackson Bond, 
Emma Marie Bond, Madison Bond, Sawyer Blankinship, Wyatt Blankinship, 
and Millie Jane Blankinship; one great-grandson Anthony Johnson; three 
brothers:&nbsp; Steve (Debi) McAnulla of Great Bend, Kansas, Mike (Marie) 
McAnulla of Ozark, Missouri, and Roger (Ronda) McAnulla of Great Bend, 
Kansas; nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Jane was preceded in death by her parents 
and two brothers:&nbsp; Jim and Don McAnulla.Funeral Services will be at 1:30 PM on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 5851 Eisenhower Avenue,
 Great Bend, Kansas. &nbsp;Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park 
Cemetery near Great Bend. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, 
memorials be directed to the Vasculitis Foundation at <a href="https://www.vasculitisfoundation.org/donate-to-the-vf/">https://www.vasculitisfoundation.org/donate-to-the-vf/</a>.

Jane Marie Youngers

Dorothy May Stewart, 99, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at High Plains 
Retirement Village in Lakin, Kansas. She was born June 2, 1922, in 
Pittsburg, Kansas the daughter of McKinley &amp; Esther Marie (Philo) 
DryBread. 
 Dorothy started school in Wayside, Kansas continuing at Rich Hill, 
Missouri until the 8th grade. She then attended and graduated from high
 school at Westport in Kansas City, Missouri. Dorothy then graduated 
from Junior college in Independence, then earned a Bachelor’s degree in 
Education from Fort Hay State University. Dorothy started her teaching 
career in Montgomery County. She then taught in Haskell County, 
Sublette, and Jetmore, Kansas. From 1950 to 1961, she taught music in 
Kearny County, Kansas. Dorothy finished her career in 1962 after 
teaching in Garden City. After her retirement, she continued to work as
 a substitute teacher and she also worked for various sales agencies. 
 Dorothy was a member of the Lakin United Methodist Church and a 
former member of the Westport Methodist Church. She also was a member 
of the United Methodist Women and served on several committees. She 
served as a Sunday School teacher and sang in the church choir. Other 
memberships include the Read a Book Club, the Order of the Eastern Star,
 and the Sandhill Arts Association. Dorothy enjoyed bowling, painting, 
and aerobics. 
 On May 20, 1951, she married Howard Miller Stewart in Lakin, 
Kansas. Howard died on September 1, 1990. Dorothy is also preceded in 
death by her parents; her stepmother Dora Davis DryBread; a stepson 
Robert Stewart; and two step-daughters Betty Hetzer and June Stewart. 
 Survivors include two granddaughters Diane Brown of Elkhart, Kansas
 and Susan Kern of Canyon, Texas; three great-grandchildren Savanna 
Davis, Valerie Johnson, &amp; Stephanie Brown; and five great 
great-grandchildren Everly Davis, Max Davis, Zade Johnson, Koya Johnson,
 &amp; Kira Johnson. 
 A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 
16, 2022, at the Lakin Cemetery in Lakin, Kansas with Rev. Ivan Milosi 
officiating. There will be no calling hours. The family suggests 
memorials given to the Lakin United Methodist Church or to High Plains 
Retirement Village both in care of Garnand Funeral Home of Lakin, 
Kansas.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Dorothy May Stewart, 99, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at High Plains 
Retirement Village in Lakin, Kansas. She was born June 2, 1922, in 
Pittsburg, Kansas the daughter of McKinley &amp; Esther Marie (Philo) 
DryBread. 
 Dorothy started school in Wayside, Kansas continuing at Rich Hill, 
Missouri until the 8th grade. She then attended and graduated from high
 school at Westport in Kansas City, Missouri. Dorothy then graduated 
from Junior college in Independence, then earned a Bachelor’s degree in 
Education from Fort Hay State University. Dorothy started her teaching 
career in Montgomery County. She then taught in Haskell County, 
Sublette, and Jetmore, Kansas. From 1950 to 1961, she taught music in 
Kearny County, Kansas. Dorothy finished her career in 1962 after 
teaching in Garden City. After her retirement, she continued to work as
 a substitute teacher and she also worked for various sales agencies. 
 Dorothy was a member of the Lakin United Methodist Church and a 
former member of the Westport Methodist Church. She also was a member 
of the United Methodist Women and served on several committees. She 
served as a Sunday School teacher and sang in the church choir. Other 
memberships include the Read a Book Club, the Order of the Eastern Star,
 and the Sandhill Arts Association. Dorothy enjoyed bowling, painting, 
and aerobics. 
 On May 20, 1951, she married Howard Miller Stewart in Lakin, 
Kansas. Howard died on September 1, 1990. Dorothy is also preceded in 
death by her parents; her stepmother Dora Davis DryBread; a stepson 
Robert Stewart; and two step-daughters Betty Hetzer and June Stewart. 
 Survivors include two granddaughters Diane Brown of Elkhart, Kansas
 and Susan Kern of Canyon, Texas; three great-grandchildren Savanna 
Davis, Valerie Johnson, &amp; Stephanie Brown; and five great 
great-grandchildren Everly Davis, Max Davis, Zade Johnson, Koya Johnson,
 &amp; Kira Johnson. 
 A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 
16, 2022, at the Lakin Cemetery in Lakin, Kansas with Rev. Ivan Milosi 
officiating. There will be no calling hours. The family suggests 
memorials given to the Lakin United Methodist Church or to High Plains 
Retirement Village both in care of Garnand Funeral Home of Lakin, 
Kansas.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Dorothy May Stewart

Long Island, KS resident Beulah F. Vahle passed away Thursday, March
 10, 2022, at the Phillips County Hospital, Phillipsburg, at the age of 
80.

She was born December 18, 1941, in Almena, KS the daughter of Elisha F. and Mayme Beulah (Picroux) Courtain.

Beulah was united in marriage to Donald D. Vahle on August 3, 1958 in
 Stamford, NE.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on August 30, 2011.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; daughter Jonah Kay 
Vahle; 2 brothers Fred and Herbert; a sister Hazel Gimeson; and a 
granddaughter Maranda Lynn Kester.

Survivors include her 2 daughters Linette Vahle and husband Ted Aregi
 and LaDonna Hilburn and husband Kevin, all of Long Island, KS; 7 
grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 7 great great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 15th
 at the Long Island United Methodist Church, Long Island, Kansas with 
Pastor Ted Stapleton officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Long Island
 Cemetery.

Mrs. Vahle will lie in state from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday 
at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with the family 
receiving friends Monday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Long Island Library or for the Phillips County Hospital Family Room.

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 </figure>Long Island, KS resident Beulah F. Vahle passed away Thursday, March
 10, 2022, at the Phillips County Hospital, Phillipsburg, at the age of 
80.She was born December 18, 1941, in Almena, KS the daughter of Elisha F. and Mayme Beulah (Picroux) Courtain.Beulah was united in marriage to Donald D. Vahle on August 3, 1958 in
 Stamford, NE.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on August 30, 2011.She was also preceded in death by her parents; daughter Jonah Kay 
Vahle; 2 brothers Fred and Herbert; a sister Hazel Gimeson; and a 
granddaughter Maranda Lynn Kester.Survivors include her 2 daughters Linette Vahle and husband Ted Aregi
 and LaDonna Hilburn and husband Kevin, all of Long Island, KS; 7 
grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 7 great great grandchildren.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 15th
 at the Long Island United Methodist Church, Long Island, Kansas with 
Pastor Ted Stapleton officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Long Island
 Cemetery.Mrs. Vahle will lie in state from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday 
at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with the family 
receiving friends Monday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for visitation.Memorial contributions may be made to the Long Island Library or for the Phillips County Hospital Family Room.

Beulah F. Vahle

Richard “Dick” Roesch, 73, rural Atwood, passed away March 10, 2022, at 
Citizens Medical Center, in Colby, KS. Richard Lee was born May 19, 
1948, in Colby, to Charles Frederick “Fritz” and Frances Marie (Harry) 
Roesch. Dick grew up in southwest Rawlins County, attending country 
school until the 5th grade. He graduated from Colby High School in 1966.
 After graduation, he attended Northwest Kansas Area Vocational 
Technical School in Goodland, graduating with a certificate in 
automotive technology in 1968. 
Richard was united in marriage with Linda Lucille Weed on June 10, 1967,
 in Levant, KS. During the first year of their marriage Dick and Linda 
lived in Goodland, while he completed vo-tech. After graduation, they 
moved to rural Rawlins County where they spent the remainder of their 
lives farming and ranching. They were blessed with four children: Tracy,
 Mandy, Karen and Scott. 
Dick was a hard worker his entire life. During the early years of their 
marriage he worked various jobs, including a short stent as a mechanic 
and construction laborer in Colby. He began his farming and ranching 
career raising hogs and cattle. In 1983, he stopped raising hogs and 
focused solely on his true passion, cattle ranching and farming. Dick 
and Linda enjoyed taking their family on vacations to national parks and
 numerous museums over the years. In their later years, they lived an 
active social life, enjoying many trips to Cheyenne Frontier Days and 
various antique and western heritage auctions. As his family grew, Dick 
enjoyed his role as Grandpa. He enjoyed taking the grandkids for 
horseback rides and attending their sporting and school events. 
He was preceded by his parents; wife Linda; in-laws Kenny and Chris Weed; uncle Bobby Lee Schroeder and cousin Leon Schroeder. 
He is survived by children, Tracy (Dwight) Coleman, of Imperial, NE; 
Mandy (Brad) Leitner, of Hays; Karen Bryant (Jim Wright) of Manhattan 
and Scott (Jessica) Roesch, of rural Atwood; nine grandchildren, Wade 
(Adriell) Elwood, Taylor (Weston) Bainter, Mallory (Tyler) Oxford, Lexy 
Leitner, Macy Coleman, Jason Bryant, Ethan Bryant, Cora Roesch and Ladd 
Roesch; four great-grandchildren, Whitley Elwood, Pryor Elwood, Hudsyn 
Elwood and Delilah Bainter; brother Charles “Chuck” (Beatriz), of Colby;
 sister Marcia (Dave) Wagoner, of Colby; sisters-in-law, Barbara 
(Albert) Schmidt, of Oakley, and Trudy Heath, of Dighton; aunt, Helen 
Schroeder and cousin Robert Schroeder, both of Levant, along with many 
friends. 
A Memorial Service will take place at 10:30 a.m., Friday March 18, 2022,
 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, in Atwood, with inurnment in Fairview 
Cemetery, Atwood. Memorials may be made to Citizens Foundation 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>Richard “Dick” Roesch, 73, rural Atwood, passed away March 10, 2022, at 
Citizens Medical Center, in Colby, KS. Richard Lee was born May 19, 
1948, in Colby, to Charles Frederick “Fritz” and Frances Marie (Harry) 
Roesch. Dick grew up in southwest Rawlins County, attending country 
school until the 5th grade. He graduated from Colby High School in 1966.
 After graduation, he attended Northwest Kansas Area Vocational 
Technical School in Goodland, graduating with a certificate in 
automotive technology in 1968. 
Richard was united in marriage with Linda Lucille Weed on June 10, 1967,
 in Levant, KS. During the first year of their marriage Dick and Linda 
lived in Goodland, while he completed vo-tech. After graduation, they 
moved to rural Rawlins County where they spent the remainder of their 
lives farming and ranching. They were blessed with four children: Tracy,
 Mandy, Karen and Scott. 
Dick was a hard worker his entire life. During the early years of their 
marriage he worked various jobs, including a short stent as a mechanic 
and construction laborer in Colby. He began his farming and ranching 
career raising hogs and cattle. In 1983, he stopped raising hogs and 
focused solely on his true passion, cattle ranching and farming. Dick 
and Linda enjoyed taking their family on vacations to national parks and
 numerous museums over the years. In their later years, they lived an 
active social life, enjoying many trips to Cheyenne Frontier Days and 
various antique and western heritage auctions. As his family grew, Dick 
enjoyed his role as Grandpa. He enjoyed taking the grandkids for 
horseback rides and attending their sporting and school events. 
He was preceded by his parents; wife Linda; in-laws Kenny and Chris Weed; uncle Bobby Lee Schroeder and cousin Leon Schroeder. 
He is survived by children, Tracy (Dwight) Coleman, of Imperial, NE; 
Mandy (Brad) Leitner, of Hays; Karen Bryant (Jim Wright) of Manhattan 
and Scott (Jessica) Roesch, of rural Atwood; nine grandchildren, Wade 
(Adriell) Elwood, Taylor (Weston) Bainter, Mallory (Tyler) Oxford, Lexy 
Leitner, Macy Coleman, Jason Bryant, Ethan Bryant, Cora Roesch and Ladd 
Roesch; four great-grandchildren, Whitley Elwood, Pryor Elwood, Hudsyn 
Elwood and Delilah Bainter; brother Charles “Chuck” (Beatriz), of Colby;
 sister Marcia (Dave) Wagoner, of Colby; sisters-in-law, Barbara 
(Albert) Schmidt, of Oakley, and Trudy Heath, of Dighton; aunt, Helen 
Schroeder and cousin Robert Schroeder, both of Levant, along with many 
friends. 
A Memorial Service will take place at 10:30 a.m., Friday March 18, 2022,
 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, in Atwood, with inurnment in Fairview 
Cemetery, Atwood. Memorials may be made to Citizens Foundation 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;

Richard 'Dick' Roesch

Robert "Bob" Lee McClellan passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022, in 
Wichita, Kansas. He was born on August 28, 1929, in a farmhouse north of
 Zurich, Kansas to Arthur Lee (Lee) and Meda Velma (Velma Pywell) 
McClellan.
 Bob grew up on the farm and graduated from Palco High School with 
the Class of 1946. He went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree from 
Fort Hays State College with a major in Mathematics. On June 20, 1953,&nbsp; he married Jo Eva Hinkhouse in Palco. They were blessed with four 
children, Susan, Robin, Mike, and Roger.
 Bob’s involvement with farming started from birth, and he spent most
 of his college weekends commuting from Hays back to Rooks County to 
help with planting and harvest. He took over sole management of the 
farming operations when Lee McClellan died in 1963, and raised cattle, 
wheat, and feed for most of his farming career. After living for a 
short period near Green Mound right after their marriage, he and Jo Eva 
moved into Palco in 1958.
 As a child of the Dust Bowl, Bob was passionate about soil 
conservation. He was an early proponent of terracing, no-till farming, 
and other methods to prevent the loss of top soil. He served in 
leadership roles in the Rooks County Soil Conservation District, the 
Kansas Association of Soil Conservation Districts, the Kansas 
Association of Wheat Growers, and the Kansas Wheat Commission. He and Jo
 Eva were named Kansas Master Farmer and Homemaker in 1985.
 Bob also gave back to his community in a myriad of other ways, 
including through the Palco Lions Club, the Palco Economic Development 
Committee), and support for 4-H and FFA. Bob was instrumental in 
fundraising and planning for the construction of a new Palco United 
Methodist Church in 1967 and served as a lay leader for many decades.
 Bob’s involvement in the church choir was only one expression of his
 love for music. Whether playing the guitar, trumpet, or banjo (often 
with his good friend Harold Dennett) Bob “made a joyful noise” and 
supported his children, grandchildren, and others in doing so. Bob sang
 with the High Plains Barbershop Chorus for more than 50 years: if you 
weren’t hit up by him to buy program ads or tickets to the annual 
barbershop show you must have been hiding under a rock! Bob and Jo Eva 
were elegant dancers, and for many years they were a mainstay of the 
Rooks County Country Club dance scene, with Bob at times also 
contributing the music as a member of the Spare Parts Band.
 Bob and Jo Eva brought the world to Palco and their children through
 hosting foreign exchange students from Iceland, Germany, Switzerland, 
Japan, and Turkey. Jo Eva and Bob subsequently became enthusiastic 
travellers themselves, with their trips to visit family, learn about 
agriculture in other countries, and enjoy life taking them to every 
continent except Africa and Antarctica. A cruise in the Inside Passage 
off Alaska with all their children and grandchildren for their 49th 
wedding anniversary was a particular highlight.
 Bob is survived by his children Susan Beesley and husband Marvin of 
Gove, Robin McClellan of Perth, Australia, Mike McClellan and wife Tammy
 of Plainville, and Roger McClellan and wife Kristie of Wichita; 
grandchildren Angela and Mark Justice, Cade and Jess Beesley, Megan and 
Tanner Tuttle, Serena McClellan-Fuchs, Rachael McClellan-Whittle, Taylor
 and Jonathan Krueger, Madison McClellan, Claire McClellan, Kathryn 
McClellan, Stratton McClellan, Samantha McClellan, and Walker McClellan;
 and great-grandchildren Riley, Cooper, Coy, Daylen, Piper Jo, Adley, 
Cole, and Noah.
 Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Eva (Hinkhouse) McClellan,
 his parents Lee and Velma McClellan, infant son Donald Duane 
McClellan, sister Dorothy Cokeley, son-in-law James Whittle, and 
great-grandson Vinn Justice.
 Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 20, at 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Plainville. The Funeral Service will 
be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 21, at the United Methodist 
Church in Palco. Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery near 
Palco. Come prepared to sing in celebration of Bob’s life!
 Memorials are suggested to the Kansas Wheat Commission Research 
Foundation and the Rooks County 4-H Council, they may be sent in care of
 Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SWS 2nd Street, Plainville, KS 
67663.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Robert "Bob" Lee McClellan passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022, in 
Wichita, Kansas. He was born on August 28, 1929, in a farmhouse north of
 Zurich, Kansas to Arthur Lee (Lee) and Meda Velma (Velma Pywell) 
McClellan.
 Bob grew up on the farm and graduated from Palco High School with 
the Class of 1946. He went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree from 
Fort Hays State College with a major in Mathematics. On June 20, 1953,&nbsp; he married Jo Eva Hinkhouse in Palco. They were blessed with four 
children, Susan, Robin, Mike, and Roger.
 Bob’s involvement with farming started from birth, and he spent most
 of his college weekends commuting from Hays back to Rooks County to 
help with planting and harvest. He took over sole management of the 
farming operations when Lee McClellan died in 1963, and raised cattle, 
wheat, and feed for most of his farming career. After living for a 
short period near Green Mound right after their marriage, he and Jo Eva 
moved into Palco in 1958.
 As a child of the Dust Bowl, Bob was passionate about soil 
conservation. He was an early proponent of terracing, no-till farming, 
and other methods to prevent the loss of top soil. He served in 
leadership roles in the Rooks County Soil Conservation District, the 
Kansas Association of Soil Conservation Districts, the Kansas 
Association of Wheat Growers, and the Kansas Wheat Commission. He and Jo
 Eva were named Kansas Master Farmer and Homemaker in 1985.
 Bob also gave back to his community in a myriad of other ways, 
including through the Palco Lions Club, the Palco Economic Development 
Committee), and support for 4-H and FFA. Bob was instrumental in 
fundraising and planning for the construction of a new Palco United 
Methodist Church in 1967 and served as a lay leader for many decades.
 Bob’s involvement in the church choir was only one expression of his
 love for music. Whether playing the guitar, trumpet, or banjo (often 
with his good friend Harold Dennett) Bob “made a joyful noise” and 
supported his children, grandchildren, and others in doing so. Bob sang
 with the High Plains Barbershop Chorus for more than 50 years: if you 
weren’t hit up by him to buy program ads or tickets to the annual 
barbershop show you must have been hiding under a rock! Bob and Jo Eva 
were elegant dancers, and for many years they were a mainstay of the 
Rooks County Country Club dance scene, with Bob at times also 
contributing the music as a member of the Spare Parts Band.
 Bob and Jo Eva brought the world to Palco and their children through
 hosting foreign exchange students from Iceland, Germany, Switzerland, 
Japan, and Turkey. Jo Eva and Bob subsequently became enthusiastic 
travellers themselves, with their trips to visit family, learn about 
agriculture in other countries, and enjoy life taking them to every 
continent except Africa and Antarctica. A cruise in the Inside Passage 
off Alaska with all their children and grandchildren for their 49th 
wedding anniversary was a particular highlight.
 Bob is survived by his children Susan Beesley and husband Marvin of 
Gove, Robin McClellan of Perth, Australia, Mike McClellan and wife Tammy
 of Plainville, and Roger McClellan and wife Kristie of Wichita; 
grandchildren Angela and Mark Justice, Cade and Jess Beesley, Megan and 
Tanner Tuttle, Serena McClellan-Fuchs, Rachael McClellan-Whittle, Taylor
 and Jonathan Krueger, Madison McClellan, Claire McClellan, Kathryn 
McClellan, Stratton McClellan, Samantha McClellan, and Walker McClellan;
 and great-grandchildren Riley, Cooper, Coy, Daylen, Piper Jo, Adley, 
Cole, and Noah.
 Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Eva (Hinkhouse) McClellan,
 his parents Lee and Velma McClellan, infant son Donald Duane 
McClellan, sister Dorothy Cokeley, son-in-law James Whittle, and 
great-grandson Vinn Justice.
 Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 20, at 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Plainville. The Funeral Service will 
be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 21, at the United Methodist 
Church in Palco. Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery near 
Palco. Come prepared to sing in celebration of Bob’s life!
 Memorials are suggested to the Kansas Wheat Commission Research 
Foundation and the Rooks County 4-H Council, they may be sent in care of
 Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SWS 2nd Street, Plainville, KS 
67663.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Robert 'Bob' Lee McClellan

December 26, 1972 ~ March 10, 2022

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

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

December 26, 1972 ~ March 10, 2022An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Adam-Paschall">HERE</a> for service details.

Adam Wayne Paschall

Steven Lee Hoop, 76, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Steve was born September 9, 1945, in Winfield, Kansas, the son of Joe 
&amp; Peggy (Lemmon) Hoop.&nbsp; At a young age his family moved to Russell, 
where he grew up and graduated from Russell High School.

Steve served his country in the US Army.&nbsp; He was stationed in Korea.

Steve worked in the chemical lab at the Texeco Refinery in El Dorado,
 Kansas for many years. &nbsp;He also did insulation installment jobs in the 
area.&nbsp; He was a Life Member of the Russell VFW Post # 6240.&nbsp; He was a 
talent judge for the Kansas Beauty Contest for a few years.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
hunting, fishing, sailing and telling tales.&nbsp; His since of humor will be
 missed.

Steve’s surviving family include his children, Cody Hoop (Angel) of 
Russell, Kansas, Jordan Hoop (Audra) of Russell, Kansas and Justin Hoop 
of Russell, Kansas; step children, Jaime Forke of Omaha, Nebraska and 
Jennifer Gilman (Travis) of Beatrice, Nebraska; sister, Susan; 
sister-in-law, Candy Hoop of Wichita, Kansas; 23 grandchildren and one 
great grandchild; niece, Stephanie Callihan of Austin, Texas and a great
 niece and great nephew.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents and brother Kenneth Hoop. A
 Memorial Service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Cremation has taken 
place.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of 
Russell, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Steven Lee Hoop, 76, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.Steve was born September 9, 1945, in Winfield, Kansas, the son of Joe 
&amp; Peggy (Lemmon) Hoop.&nbsp; At a young age his family moved to Russell, 
where he grew up and graduated from Russell High School.Steve served his country in the US Army.&nbsp; He was stationed in Korea.Steve worked in the chemical lab at the Texeco Refinery in El Dorado,
 Kansas for many years. &nbsp;He also did insulation installment jobs in the 
area.&nbsp; He was a Life Member of the Russell VFW Post # 6240.&nbsp; He was a 
talent judge for the Kansas Beauty Contest for a few years.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
hunting, fishing, sailing and telling tales.&nbsp; His since of humor will be
 missed.Steve’s surviving family include his children, Cody Hoop (Angel) of 
Russell, Kansas, Jordan Hoop (Audra) of Russell, Kansas and Justin Hoop 
of Russell, Kansas; step children, Jaime Forke of Omaha, Nebraska and 
Jennifer Gilman (Travis) of Beatrice, Nebraska; sister, Susan; 
sister-in-law, Candy Hoop of Wichita, Kansas; 23 grandchildren and one 
great grandchild; niece, Stephanie Callihan of Austin, Texas and a great
 niece and great nephew.Steve was preceded in death by his parents and brother Kenneth Hoop. A
 Memorial Service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Cremation has taken 
place.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of 
Russell, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Steven Lee Hoop

Agra resident Thelma D. Sims passed away March 10, 2022, at the 
Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age of 94.&nbsp; She
 was born Nov. 5, 1927, in Phillips County, the daughter of Carl &amp; 
Edna (Kuhlmann) Diercks.

Survivors include her grandsons, Doug Molzahn of Agra &amp; Dan 
Molzahn of Esbon; her granddaughter, Angel Miner of Agra; her sisters, 
Wilda Conaway of Kensington &amp; Ila Walker of Phillipsburg; 9 great 
grandchildren &amp; 7 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday, March 14, at 2:00 p.m. in the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with Pastor Becky Saddler officiating.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in the Agra Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Sat. &amp; noon to 9:00 Sun. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips County Retirement Center or Hospice Services.

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 </figure>Agra resident Thelma D. Sims passed away March 10, 2022, at the 
Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age of 94.&nbsp; She
 was born Nov. 5, 1927, in Phillips County, the daughter of Carl &amp; 
Edna (Kuhlmann) Diercks.Survivors include her grandsons, Doug Molzahn of Agra &amp; Dan 
Molzahn of Esbon; her granddaughter, Angel Miner of Agra; her sisters, 
Wilda Conaway of Kensington &amp; Ila Walker of Phillipsburg; 9 great 
grandchildren &amp; 7 great-great grandchildren.Funeral services will be held Monday, March 14, at 2:00 p.m. in the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with Pastor Becky Saddler officiating.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in the Agra Cemetery.Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Sat. &amp; noon to 9:00 Sun. at the funeral home.Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips County Retirement Center or Hospice Services.

Thelma D. Sims

Elinor Marie Reifschneider passed away Feb 16th in Scottsdale, AZ. 
She came into this world on January 21, 1931, in Shields, KS and she 
grew up in a neighboring town, Dighton. She attended Kansas University 
for two years and then came home to marry her devoted husband of 70 
years, Boyd. They started their family of four children in Dighton until
 1962 when they picked up the family and moved to Scottsdale, AZ.

Elinor finished her degree in education at Arizona State University and 
had over a 30+ year teaching career in the Scottsdale Unified School 
District. She even found time to get her Master's from the University of
 Ottowa. Teaching was such a big part of her life that sometimes a 
science project could be found in her refrigerator or silkworms could be
 found in a kitchen drawer.

Elinor was a 60-year member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority where she 
played a very active role throughout her life doing philanthropic works 
like delivering meals on wheels to seniors.

Elinor was conflicted… about her favorite sports team. She was loyal to 
her Jayhawks but the Sun Devils were her favorite. In her free time, she
 enjoyed gardening, camping, music, square dancing with Boyd, reptiles, 
and reading novels.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In her retirement, she would have monthly lunches with her friends or 
her group of retired teachers, loved her dogs, and enjoyed her annual 
trip to San Diego.

Elinor is proceeded in death by her husband Boyd, her eldest son Greg and her two brothers.

She is survived by children Carmen, Connie Jo (Jerry), Cathy (Tom) 
and Galen (Claudine), grandchildren Tom, Patricia, Melissa (Daniel), 
Michael &amp; Mitchell. Great-grandchildren Nadia, Cooper, Natasha &amp;
 Daniel, sister-in-law, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on March 12, 2022, in the Dighton Cemetery in Dighton, Kansas.

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 </figure>Elinor Marie Reifschneider passed away Feb 16th in Scottsdale, AZ. 
She came into this world on January 21, 1931, in Shields, KS and she 
grew up in a neighboring town, Dighton. She attended Kansas University 
for two years and then came home to marry her devoted husband of 70 
years, Boyd. They started their family of four children in Dighton until
 1962 when they picked up the family and moved to Scottsdale, AZ.Elinor finished her degree in education at Arizona State University and 
had over a 30+ year teaching career in the Scottsdale Unified School 
District. She even found time to get her Master's from the University of
 Ottowa. Teaching was such a big part of her life that sometimes a 
science project could be found in her refrigerator or silkworms could be
 found in a kitchen drawer.Elinor was a 60-year member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority where she 
played a very active role throughout her life doing philanthropic works 
like delivering meals on wheels to seniors.Elinor was conflicted… about her favorite sports team. She was loyal to 
her Jayhawks but the Sun Devils were her favorite. In her free time, she
 enjoyed gardening, camping, music, square dancing with Boyd, reptiles, 
and reading novels.&nbsp;&nbsp;In her retirement, she would have monthly lunches with her friends or 
her group of retired teachers, loved her dogs, and enjoyed her annual 
trip to San Diego.Elinor is proceeded in death by her husband Boyd, her eldest son Greg and her two brothers.She is survived by children Carmen, Connie Jo (Jerry), Cathy (Tom) 
and Galen (Claudine), grandchildren Tom, Patricia, Melissa (Daniel), 
Michael &amp; Mitchell. Great-grandchildren Nadia, Cooper, Natasha &amp;
 Daniel, sister-in-law, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on March 12, 2022, in the Dighton Cemetery in Dighton, Kansas.

Elinor Marie Reifschneider 

Johnny Ray "Big John" Meier, 64, Catharine, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at his home.

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

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 </figure>Johnny Ray "Big John" Meier, 64, Catharine, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at his home.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Gary Hashenberger, 78, of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday, February 21, 2022, at his home in Russell.

Gary was born on May 10, 1943, in Hill City, Kansas, the son of 
William and Metta (Dawson) Hashenberger.&nbsp; He grew up in Bogue, Kansas 
and graduated from Bogue High School.&nbsp; After high school, he served his 
country by enlisting in the United States Army.&nbsp; He worked as a pulling 
unit operator in the oil field industry.

He is survived by his brother Arthur Hashenberger and wife Kathy of Russell, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Ruby, 2 sisters and 6 
brothers. Cremation was selected by the family.&nbsp; No services are 
scheduled at this time.&nbsp; 

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

Gary Hashenberger, 78, of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday, February 21, 2022, at his home in Russell.Gary was born on May 10, 1943, in Hill City, Kansas, the son of 
William and Metta (Dawson) Hashenberger.&nbsp; He grew up in Bogue, Kansas 
and graduated from Bogue High School.&nbsp; After high school, he served his 
country by enlisting in the United States Army.&nbsp; He worked as a pulling 
unit operator in the oil field industry.He is survived by his brother Arthur Hashenberger and wife Kathy of Russell, Kansas.He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Ruby, 2 sisters and 6 
brothers. Cremation was selected by the family.&nbsp; No services are 
scheduled at this time.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, 
Kansas, is in charge of the arrangements.

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