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

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

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

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

Alan Leon Hartner

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

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

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

Rosa Lee Stokes

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

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

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

Vivian Huelskamp

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

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

Blanche E. Zerr (Richmeier)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Betty M. Volz

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

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

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

Bethel Alice Jilka

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Virginia McNerny

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

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

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

Cora Ann Harden (Yeager)

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

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

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

Carolyn Wurm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Patricia Ann Wineinger

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

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

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

Ann Rose Ruder

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tony Alan Wolters

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

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

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

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

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

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

William 'Bill' Harold Novak

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sheryl Ann Millam

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Whitney Erin Woofter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marilyn Y. Hadley

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

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

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

Marvin Eugene Kugler

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

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

Lori Renee Baetz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1646583713186.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Floyd Blackwill Jr., age 60, passed away on March 1, 2022,
 at Saint Luke’s Hospice House, Kansas City, Mo. He was born on Feb. 3, 
1962, in WaKeeney, KS, the son of Floyd, Sr., and Margaret (Brown) 
Blackwill of Quinter, KS.&nbsp; On July 16, 1982, he married Jill Goodheart 
in Quinter, KS. He was a resident of Quinter, KS from birth. He drove 
for Blackwill &amp; Sons Trucking for over 20 years then moved to the 
farm where he was a farmer/rancher.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jr was a devoted, loving husband, father, and Papa. He 
truly loved traveling and spending the latter years of his life on the 
beach with his wife or at the lake with family and friends.&nbsp; He loved 
watching his grandkids’ activities and treasured all the trips to Mexico
 with them.&nbsp; He was a social butterfly and enjoyed spending time with 
the ones he cherished.Survivors include his wife, Jill of the home; two sons, 
Trevor (Katie) Blackwill, Quinter, KS., Trent Blackwill, Shawnee, KS.; 3
 grandchildren, Braelyn (12), Easton (11), and Tripp (4) (Trevor); 
father, Floyd Blackwill, Sr., Parump, NV; 5 brothers, Keith (Melesia) 
Blackwill, Hobbs, NM, Tom (Terra) Blackwill, Quinter, KS., Terry 
(Shawna) Blackwill, Norton, KS., Forrest (Amanda) Bradford, Nashville, 
TN., and James Ty (Andrea) Bradford, Oakland, CA.; 3 sisters, Sandi 
(Dallas) Armbruster, Paola, KS., Letitia Bradford, Sacramento, CA., and 
Myria (Randy) Harris, Pittsburg, CA.; and numerous aunts, uncles, 
nieces, and nephews.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by Margaret Brown 
(Mother), Darla Blackwill (Step-Mother), and numerous Grandparents.Memorial Services will be held at Quinter High School Gymnasium on March 12, 2022, at 1:30 P.M.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials can be made out to: Floyd Blackwill, Jr. Memorial Fund.&nbsp;A portion of the funds will be used for the research of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).Memorials can be sent to: Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main St., Quinter, KS 67752.

Floyd Blackwill Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1646584368242.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>Gene Wesley Preston, age 84, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022, at 
the Greeley County Hospital in Tribune, Kansas. He was born on May 2, 
1937, in Columbus, Nebraska, to Glen Wesley and Gladys Irene Bonner 
Preston. Gene was a resident of Tribune since 1966, having moved from 
Colorado Springs, Colorado, to engage in ranching and operating feedlots.On December 16, 1959, Gene married Geraldine Royce Oliver in Denver, Colorado. She survives.Survivors include, his wife, Geraldine Preston of Tribune, Kansas, 
four daughters;&nbsp;Dee Anna &amp; Brad Schneider of Tribune, Kansas, 
Synthia Preston of Garden City, Kansas, Sabra &amp; David Dickey of 
Sidney, Nebraska, Pamela &amp; Brian Schneider of Tribune, Kansas, one 
son, Gene Preston II of Tribune, Kansas, two sisters; Joyce Waldron of 
Brandon, Florida, Patty Leary of Topeka, Kansas, two brothers; Jerry 
Preston of Topeka, Kansas, Paul Preston of Alma, Kansas, twelve 
grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.Gene was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Roy Preston, 
two sisters; Glenda Rudisill, Rochelle Moreland, and one granddaughter.Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 10:30 
A.M. (MST) at the United Methodist Church in Tribune, Kansas with pastor
 Jerri Farmer-Smith presiding.Burial will be in the Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune, Kansas.Memorials may be written to the Greeley County 4-H in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. (MST) Monday and 
10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. (MST) Tuesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral 
Home in Tribune, Kansas.

Gene Wesley Preston

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

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

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

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

Virginia will be buried next to Irish in the 
Sharon Springs Cemetery.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1646511147547.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Virginia was born April 13, 1923, in Sharon Springs. Kansas and died 
there on March 2, 2022. She was a resident of Wallace County Community 
Care Center for the last several years. The family wishes to thank John 
Kennedy and his staff for the tremendous care she received, especially 
considering the recent challenges from COVID and staff shortages.Virginia was born to Howard and Nina Bates, following a brother 
(Warren), and in 1930, the family moved to a farm south of Sharon 
Springs. They survived the “Dirty 30’s” and moved back into town in 
1944. She had attended WCHS and graduated in 1940 as valedictorian of 
her class. She attended Hutchinson Business School for a short time and 
returned home to work as an assistant cashier at the People’s State 
Bank.On October 2, 1946, Virginia married Charles “Irish” McNerny. They 
had two children, Nancy and Matt. They lived on Ferlen Avenue from 1948.
 Virginia belonged to the United Methodist Church, serving as treasurer 
many years. She was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She worked again
 at the Peoples State Bank in the 1960s and 1970s.Virginia is survived by her son Matt (Michele) of Denver, CO and 
daughter Nancy Wells (Bill) of Helena, MT; two grandchildren: Jennifer 
Wampler (Terry) of Alta, Wyoming and Eric Wells (Emily) of Boise, Idaho;
 two great grandchildren: Charlie and Henry Wells of Boise; and many 
nephews and nieces and their families.&nbsp; Ione McNerny Brown of Sharon 
Springs was Virginia’s high school classmate and sister-in-law and 
friend for over 85 years. Virginia will be buried next to Irish in the 
Sharon Springs Cemetery.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Virginia-McNerny">HERE</a> for service details.

Virginia Louise (Bates) McNerny

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1646500010317.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Kyle Clinton Diehl, 30, Liebenthal, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.Kyle was born December 19, 1991, in Hays, Kansas, the son of Karen 
Matal and Kevin Diehl. He was a lifelong resident of Rush County, 
Kansas, graduating from La Crosse High School, La Crosse, Kansas, in 
2010.He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas.Kyle had a true zest for life. He took advantage of any opportunity 
to celebrate with those he loved. He even invented a few new holidays of
 his own that the family celebrates faithfully. Kyle was a 
jack-of-all-trades, always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in 
need. He would light up the sky on the Fourth of July for the entire 
town to enjoy. Kyle loved to tinker and fix things. He was constantly 
taking things apart to see what made them work, and then putting them 
back together. He dedicated countless hours to mentoring his nieces and 
nephews, teaching them how to work on cars, fix things around the house,
 and complete various school and 4-H projects.Survivors include: his mother, Karen Matal (Randy Conrad), and 
beloved puppy, Sophia, Liebenthal, Kansas; his father, Kevin Diehl, 
Bison, Kansas; his special friend, Andi Dry, Wellington, Kansas; two 
sisters, Kristi Reever, Bison, Kansas, and Kayla Diehl (John 
Meierdierks), Hays, Kansas; his grandmother, Barbara Matal; aunts and 
uncles; seven nieces and nephews, Ethan, Brooks, Marissa, Payton, 
Delilah, Brody &amp; Tyr; also two step sisters, Ava North (Travis), 
McCracken, Kansas, and Ashley Toliver, St. Louis, Missouri; one step 
brother, Thomas (Ali) Moeder, Wichita, Kansas; his step mother, Cynthia 
Swan, Haysville, Kansas, and other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Norman and Lila Matal, 
Clinton Diehl, Eleanor &amp; Pallard Barber; great-grandparents, Henry 
and Florence Matal; and best friend, Skyler Jones.Visitation will be Monday, March 7, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
 at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family 
receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.Church visitation will be Tuesday, March 8, 2022, from 9:30 A.M. to 
10:20 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas.Funeral service will be Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. at St. 
Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas, with Father Stephen 
Dabanka officiating.Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family to assist with 
funeral expenses in lieu of flowers or plants, or the National Kidney 
Foundation in memory of Kyle Diehl.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas&nbsp; 67548, 785/222-2517.

Kyle Clinton Diehl

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

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

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

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

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

Allen Wayne Thompson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Derek Dean Stortzum

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

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

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

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