James Lyle “Jimmy” Myers, 77, Hays, died Saturday, February, 19, 2022, at HaysMed.

He was born July 23, 1944, in Hays, 
Kansas, the son of James and Josephine (Ptacek) Myers.&nbsp; James attended 
Washington School and graduated from Hays High School with the class of 
1962.&nbsp; He entered the U.S. Army Reserves in 1964, serving for 6 years, 
and was a lifetime member of the American Legion.&nbsp; He worked in the 
restaurant business and always said Dick Unrein was his mentor.&nbsp; James 
married the love of his life, Alfreda “Fritz” Herman on June 15, 1968, in
 St. Peter, Kansas, and during their lifetime they had three daughters.&nbsp; 
Together they owned and operated Pizza Hut, Pizza Inn, Coachman's Inn, 
and Beacon Hill Restaurant.&nbsp; For many years, he managed the American 
Legion, before moving on to A-1 Plank and retiring in 2009.&nbsp; Jim wasn’t 
afraid of hard work, having started working when he was eight years old,
 walking George Phillips' horse for him after his polo matches, earning a
 couple of quarters.&nbsp;

His favorite times were in his garage 
with his brother, Dave rebuilding classic cars, rotating those in his 
collection many times. He treasured those times cruising in the 
convertible with his wife on a Sunday afternoon visiting friends. He 
loved a trip to the casino with his wife, a good cold beer at the 
American Legion or VFW with good friends, and when his family came home 
to visit, though he usually said we were too loud. He also loved drag 
racing, participating in the sport with Vic Lang for many years, and 
watching the races on TV the last several years with his wife. Cars were
 his passion, and always made sure everyone knew to “check their oil”.&nbsp; 
Another treasured memory was spending harvest with the Herman family, 
running a combine and having a beer in the evenings after a hot day in 
the field.&nbsp; His daughters have great memories of him teaching them to 
snow ski, how to drive stick shift, and vacations with lots of laughs.&nbsp; 
He enjoyed reading, collecting coins, telling stories from the past and 
took immense pride in his children, grandchildren and great 
grandchildren.&nbsp; He took any opportunity to talk about them, and as soon 
as they walked in the door, his face would light up.&nbsp; His nephew Jim 
Burney summed it up best (and Dad would agree wholeheartedly), “He had a
 good life, raised a great family, and had lots of people who loved and 
cared for him. You can’t do any better than that.”

He is survived by his wife Fritz, three
 daughters: Tammy Dreiling (Rusty), Jodi Harkin (Bryan), and Angie 
Lachner (Jerad), grandchildren: Nathan Lawson (Jessica), Ryan Lawson 
(Brittni), Collan Lawson (Tiara), Aidan Lawson, Tyler Jones, Lucas 
Harkin, Anna Harkin, Jessica Lachner and Jacob Lachner, step 
grandchildren: Knox Dreiling, Konnor Dreiling, Kyler Dreiling and Kylin 
Dreiling, two great-grandchildren: Addy and Ashton Lawson, three 
sisters-in-law: Carol Hustead, Dolores Myers, and Joan Wohlsechlegel, 
many wonderful nieces, nephews and friends, as well as a long list of 
people he inspired to be the best they could be.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents
 James and Josephine Myers, brothers: John Myers, William “Hiney” Myers,
 and Dave Myers, and sisters: Betty Hoss and Jan Dreiling.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, February 25, 2022, at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic 
Church with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military 
honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will follow in St. Joseph 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Thursday and 
from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Friday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; A vigil service will be at 6:30 pm on Thursday at the funeral 
home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to DSNWK Kid-Link.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of James may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>James Lyle “Jimmy” Myers, 77, Hays, died Saturday, February, 19, 2022, at HaysMed.He was born July 23, 1944, in Hays, 
Kansas, the son of James and Josephine (Ptacek) Myers.&nbsp; James attended 
Washington School and graduated from Hays High School with the class of 
1962.&nbsp; He entered the U.S. Army Reserves in 1964, serving for 6 years, 
and was a lifetime member of the American Legion.&nbsp; He worked in the 
restaurant business and always said Dick Unrein was his mentor.&nbsp; James 
married the love of his life, Alfreda “Fritz” Herman on June 15, 1968, in
 St. Peter, Kansas, and during their lifetime they had three daughters.&nbsp; 
Together they owned and operated Pizza Hut, Pizza Inn, Coachman's Inn, 
and Beacon Hill Restaurant.&nbsp; For many years, he managed the American 
Legion, before moving on to A-1 Plank and retiring in 2009.&nbsp; Jim wasn’t 
afraid of hard work, having started working when he was eight years old,
 walking George Phillips' horse for him after his polo matches, earning a
 couple of quarters.&nbsp;His favorite times were in his garage 
with his brother, Dave rebuilding classic cars, rotating those in his 
collection many times. He treasured those times cruising in the 
convertible with his wife on a Sunday afternoon visiting friends. He 
loved a trip to the casino with his wife, a good cold beer at the 
American Legion or VFW with good friends, and when his family came home 
to visit, though he usually said we were too loud. He also loved drag 
racing, participating in the sport with Vic Lang for many years, and 
watching the races on TV the last several years with his wife. Cars were
 his passion, and always made sure everyone knew to “check their oil”.&nbsp; 
Another treasured memory was spending harvest with the Herman family, 
running a combine and having a beer in the evenings after a hot day in 
the field.&nbsp; His daughters have great memories of him teaching them to 
snow ski, how to drive stick shift, and vacations with lots of laughs.&nbsp; 
He enjoyed reading, collecting coins, telling stories from the past and 
took immense pride in his children, grandchildren and great 
grandchildren.&nbsp; He took any opportunity to talk about them, and as soon 
as they walked in the door, his face would light up.&nbsp; His nephew Jim 
Burney summed it up best (and Dad would agree wholeheartedly), “He had a
 good life, raised a great family, and had lots of people who loved and 
cared for him. You can’t do any better than that.”He is survived by his wife Fritz, three
 daughters: Tammy Dreiling (Rusty), Jodi Harkin (Bryan), and Angie 
Lachner (Jerad), grandchildren: Nathan Lawson (Jessica), Ryan Lawson 
(Brittni), Collan Lawson (Tiara), Aidan Lawson, Tyler Jones, Lucas 
Harkin, Anna Harkin, Jessica Lachner and Jacob Lachner, step 
grandchildren: Knox Dreiling, Konnor Dreiling, Kyler Dreiling and Kylin 
Dreiling, two great-grandchildren: Addy and Ashton Lawson, three 
sisters-in-law: Carol Hustead, Dolores Myers, and Joan Wohlsechlegel, 
many wonderful nieces, nephews and friends, as well as a long list of 
people he inspired to be the best they could be.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents
 James and Josephine Myers, brothers: John Myers, William “Hiney” Myers,
 and Dave Myers, and sisters: Betty Hoss and Jan Dreiling.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, February 25, 2022, at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic 
Church with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military 
honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will follow in St. Joseph 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Thursday and 
from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Friday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; A vigil service will be at 6:30 pm on Thursday at the funeral 
home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to DSNWK Kid-Link.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of James may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

James Lyle 'Jimmy' Myers

Betty Ann Hunter, formerly of Plainville, passed away on February 18, 
2022, at the Sheridan County Health Complex in Hoxie, KS, at the age of 
77. She was born on January 10, 1945, in Graham County, KS, to Frank 
Hunter and Ruby Haas. She had 4 children: Gerald, Ronda, Tonia, and 
Shonda. 
 Betty enjoyed bingo, puzzle books, and noodle ball at the long term care center.
 She is survived by her son Gerald Reaves of Plainville, KS; 
daughters, Ronda (Danny) Bacon of Hoxie, KS and Tonia (Preston) Werner 
of Plainville, KS; sisters, Velma Williams and Mary Ester Rutherford; 
eight grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
 Betty is preceded in death by her parents, Frank Hunter and Ruby 
Haas; daughter, Shonda Hunter; brothers, Everett Lee Hunter, Vernon 
Eugene Hunter, and Dwayne Hunter; sisters, Frankie Mae Rutherford, 
Rosalee Patterson, Maxine Scott, and Laverne Gibbs. 
 A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 
11:00 AM at the Nazarene Church in Plainville. Visitation will be on the
 same day 10:00 AM until service time at the church.
 Memorials are suggested to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home to help 
with funeral expenses and may be sent to the funeral home at 320 SW 2nd,
 Plainville, KS 67663.

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 </figure>Betty Ann Hunter, formerly of Plainville, passed away on February 18, 
2022, at the Sheridan County Health Complex in Hoxie, KS, at the age of 
77. She was born on January 10, 1945, in Graham County, KS, to Frank 
Hunter and Ruby Haas. She had 4 children: Gerald, Ronda, Tonia, and 
Shonda. 
 Betty enjoyed bingo, puzzle books, and noodle ball at the long term care center.
 She is survived by her son Gerald Reaves of Plainville, KS; 
daughters, Ronda (Danny) Bacon of Hoxie, KS and Tonia (Preston) Werner 
of Plainville, KS; sisters, Velma Williams and Mary Ester Rutherford; 
eight grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
 Betty is preceded in death by her parents, Frank Hunter and Ruby 
Haas; daughter, Shonda Hunter; brothers, Everett Lee Hunter, Vernon 
Eugene Hunter, and Dwayne Hunter; sisters, Frankie Mae Rutherford, 
Rosalee Patterson, Maxine Scott, and Laverne Gibbs. 
 A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 
11:00 AM at the Nazarene Church in Plainville. Visitation will be on the
 same day 10:00 AM until service time at the church.
 Memorials are suggested to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home to help 
with funeral expenses and may be sent to the funeral home at 320 SW 2nd,
 Plainville, KS 67663.

Betty Ann Hunter

Kay Ree Johnson, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family 
February 18, 2022, at Via Christi St. Francis Regional Medical Center, 
Wichita.&nbsp; She was born January 7, 1940, in Hoisington, to David and Lena
 (Hester) Davis.&nbsp; Kay married Larry Dean Johnson Jan. 30, 1958, in 
Hoisington.&nbsp; He survives.

Kay, a lifetime resident of Barton County, most recently worked in 
customer service for Centel and previously worked at Triangle Rexall 
Drug.&nbsp; She was a member of First United Methodist Church and was a 
faithful volunteer for Meals on Wheels and helped with BINGO at Great 
Bend Health and Rehabilitation.&nbsp; She enjoyed cooking, birdwatching, 
fishing, gardening and time spent with family, being committed to making
 her regular phone calls to her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include husband, Larry of the home; three children, Douglas
 Johnson of Tulsa, Okla., Kim Schneweis and husband Doug of Shawnee, and
 David Johnson and wife Dawn of Great Bend; one brother, Albert Davis of
 Hoisington; seven grandchildren, Cassidy Johnson, Dirk Johnson, Whitley
 Johnson, Abby Schneweis, Mark Schneweis, Kaytlyn Johnson and Brandon 
Johnson; and 2 great grandchildren and one to arrive in August.

She was preceded in death by six brothers, Wayne Davis, Arnold Davis,
 Richard Davis, Evan Davis, Emerson Davis and Russell Davis; and one 
sister, Geneva Davis.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 26, 2022, at 
Bryant Funeral Home, with Rev. Tim Bever presiding. Interment will 
follow at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00
 a.m. to 8:00 pm, Friday, February 25, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home, with
 the family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; 

Memorials may
 be given to Meals on Wheels, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Kay Ree Johnson, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family 
February 18, 2022, at Via Christi St. Francis Regional Medical Center, 
Wichita.&nbsp; She was born January 7, 1940, in Hoisington, to David and Lena
 (Hester) Davis.&nbsp; Kay married Larry Dean Johnson Jan. 30, 1958, in 
Hoisington.&nbsp; He survives.Kay, a lifetime resident of Barton County, most recently worked in 
customer service for Centel and previously worked at Triangle Rexall 
Drug.&nbsp; She was a member of First United Methodist Church and was a 
faithful volunteer for Meals on Wheels and helped with BINGO at Great 
Bend Health and Rehabilitation.&nbsp; She enjoyed cooking, birdwatching, 
fishing, gardening and time spent with family, being committed to making
 her regular phone calls to her children and grandchildren.Survivors include husband, Larry of the home; three children, Douglas
 Johnson of Tulsa, Okla., Kim Schneweis and husband Doug of Shawnee, and
 David Johnson and wife Dawn of Great Bend; one brother, Albert Davis of
 Hoisington; seven grandchildren, Cassidy Johnson, Dirk Johnson, Whitley
 Johnson, Abby Schneweis, Mark Schneweis, Kaytlyn Johnson and Brandon 
Johnson; and 2 great grandchildren and one to arrive in August.She was preceded in death by six brothers, Wayne Davis, Arnold Davis,
 Richard Davis, Evan Davis, Emerson Davis and Russell Davis; and one 
sister, Geneva Davis.Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 26, 2022, at 
Bryant Funeral Home, with Rev. Tim Bever presiding. Interment will 
follow at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00
 a.m. to 8:00 pm, Friday, February 25, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home, with
 the family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Memorials may
 be given to Meals on Wheels, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Kay Ree Johnson

November 1, 1942
 -
 February 16, 2022

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

November 1, 1942
 -
 February 16, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Elizabeth Lee Ambrosier

Timothy Lee Siefkes, loving husband, dad, and “Papa,” died on 
February 13, 2022. Tim, son of Kenneth Lee and Joyce (Metz) Siefkes, was
 born on November 19, 1955, in Junction City, Kansas. He lived an 
adventurous childhood with his brother and sisters and loved spending 
time with his extended family in Hudson, where his parents were raised. 
Tim was a proud Eagle Scout, and some of his favorite times growing up 
were with his Boy Scout troop, led by his dad, exploring remote areas of
 Canada and the mountains of Montana and Colorado. Colorado always held a
 particularly special place in Tim’s heart, where he hiked several 
14ers, and vacationed most summers throughout his life with family and 
friends.

Tim’s dad also influenced his love of science, from geology to 
astronomy. Often joking that he was like Cliff Clayburn from “Cheers,” 
Tim proclaimed to have a “vast knowledge of useless information,” and 
was always reading and learning. When Tim was in 8th grade, 
he moved with his family a few houses down the street from Andrea Bowen,
 and told himself he would marry her someday! They were friends at 
Buhler High School, where Tim was the kicker on the football team, and 
Andrea cheered the team on as president of the Pep Club. Tim’s love of 
photography flourished as he filmed the football teams at HCC and later 
at Ft. Hays State University, where he graduated with a degree in Art 
and Photography. Despite attending different colleges, Tim and Andrea 
reconnected and began dating their senior year, and were married in the 
summer of 1980!

Tim spent most of his career at General Laboratories, where he used 
his drafting skills and certifications as a Fire &amp; Explosion 
Investigator and Private Investigator, in a forensic engineering 
capacity. In 2008, Tim joined his father-in-law and brother-in-law’s 
company, Premiere Oil &amp; Exploration Inc., as Oil Production Manager.
 Tim also owned and operated Sunflower Video Productions for 25 years, 
videotaping over 600 weddings and many events around the community.

Tim was an involved parent, never missing an athletic event, music 
performance, or dance recital.&nbsp; Tim’s enthusiasm for attending his 
daughters’ tennis meets waned a bit when he was told that spectators 
have to be quiet during the matches. He was proud to be President of the
 Buhler High Booster Club during Courtney and Amy’s high school years.&nbsp; 
When his daughters took off to K-State for college, Tim became an avid 
football fan and season ticket holder.&nbsp; He loved fixing food for the 
tailgates, especially his famous smoked brisket, chili, and grilled 
hamburgers.

Tim cherished his friends, both from childhood and those he made as 
an adult. In his younger days Tim enjoyed playing softball, where he was
 known to hit homeruns over the Fun Valley fence. Later in life he took 
up golfing, smoking cigars by the campfire, talking politics, and eating
 barbeque with his friends, who were always up to some kind of 
Seinfeld-influenced shenanigans.&nbsp; Tim appreciated the friendships he 
made at church, including the Life Group he and Andrea were a part of.

Tim is survived by: his loving wife, Andrea; daughter, Courtney 
Siefkes, Austin, TX, daughter, Amy Messer (Travis), Gardner; 
grandchildren, Hadley and Bennett Messer, Gardner; stepmother, Carol 
Siefkes, Louisburg; siblings, Kelly Siefkes (Diane), Hutchinson, Tammy 
Metzler (Mike), Goddard, and Julie Siefkes, Wichita; and numerous 
nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Tim was preceded in death by: his parents, Ken and Joyce Siefkes, 
sister, Kerry Stevens; and parents-in-law, Ralph and Shirley Bowen.

A Celebration of Life service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, February 
25, 2022, at First Church of the Nazarene, 4290 N. Monroe, Hutchinson. 
For those wishing to view online, the service will be livestreamed on 
the church’s website: hutchfirstnaz.org.

Friends may sign his memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru 
Thursday, with the family present to receive friends from 5-7 p.m. 
Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the church or 
Kansas Honor Flight, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Timothy Lee Siefkes, loving husband, dad, and “Papa,” died on 
February 13, 2022. Tim, son of Kenneth Lee and Joyce (Metz) Siefkes, was
 born on November 19, 1955, in Junction City, Kansas. He lived an 
adventurous childhood with his brother and sisters and loved spending 
time with his extended family in Hudson, where his parents were raised. 
Tim was a proud Eagle Scout, and some of his favorite times growing up 
were with his Boy Scout troop, led by his dad, exploring remote areas of
 Canada and the mountains of Montana and Colorado. Colorado always held a
 particularly special place in Tim’s heart, where he hiked several 
14ers, and vacationed most summers throughout his life with family and 
friends.Tim’s dad also influenced his love of science, from geology to 
astronomy. Often joking that he was like Cliff Clayburn from “Cheers,” 
Tim proclaimed to have a “vast knowledge of useless information,” and 
was always reading and learning. When Tim was in 8th grade, 
he moved with his family a few houses down the street from Andrea Bowen,
 and told himself he would marry her someday! They were friends at 
Buhler High School, where Tim was the kicker on the football team, and 
Andrea cheered the team on as president of the Pep Club. Tim’s love of 
photography flourished as he filmed the football teams at HCC and later 
at Ft. Hays State University, where he graduated with a degree in Art 
and Photography. Despite attending different colleges, Tim and Andrea 
reconnected and began dating their senior year, and were married in the 
summer of 1980!Tim spent most of his career at General Laboratories, where he used 
his drafting skills and certifications as a Fire &amp; Explosion 
Investigator and Private Investigator, in a forensic engineering 
capacity. In 2008, Tim joined his father-in-law and brother-in-law’s 
company, Premiere Oil &amp; Exploration Inc., as Oil Production Manager.
 Tim also owned and operated Sunflower Video Productions for 25 years, 
videotaping over 600 weddings and many events around the community.Tim was an involved parent, never missing an athletic event, music 
performance, or dance recital.&nbsp; Tim’s enthusiasm for attending his 
daughters’ tennis meets waned a bit when he was told that spectators 
have to be quiet during the matches. He was proud to be President of the
 Buhler High Booster Club during Courtney and Amy’s high school years.&nbsp; 
When his daughters took off to K-State for college, Tim became an avid 
football fan and season ticket holder.&nbsp; He loved fixing food for the 
tailgates, especially his famous smoked brisket, chili, and grilled 
hamburgers.Tim cherished his friends, both from childhood and those he made as 
an adult. In his younger days Tim enjoyed playing softball, where he was
 known to hit homeruns over the Fun Valley fence. Later in life he took 
up golfing, smoking cigars by the campfire, talking politics, and eating
 barbeque with his friends, who were always up to some kind of 
Seinfeld-influenced shenanigans.&nbsp; Tim appreciated the friendships he 
made at church, including the Life Group he and Andrea were a part of.Tim is survived by: his loving wife, Andrea; daughter, Courtney 
Siefkes, Austin, TX, daughter, Amy Messer (Travis), Gardner; 
grandchildren, Hadley and Bennett Messer, Gardner; stepmother, Carol 
Siefkes, Louisburg; siblings, Kelly Siefkes (Diane), Hutchinson, Tammy 
Metzler (Mike), Goddard, and Julie Siefkes, Wichita; and numerous 
nieces, nephews, and cousins.Tim was preceded in death by: his parents, Ken and Joyce Siefkes, 
sister, Kerry Stevens; and parents-in-law, Ralph and Shirley Bowen.A Celebration of Life service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, February 
25, 2022, at First Church of the Nazarene, 4290 N. Monroe, Hutchinson. 
For those wishing to view online, the service will be livestreamed on 
the church’s website: hutchfirstnaz.org.Friends may sign his memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru 
Thursday, with the family present to receive friends from 5-7 p.m. 
Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the church or 
Kansas Honor Flight, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Tim Siefkes

Herbert P. “Herb” Dechant, 92, Hays, died Friday, February 18, 2022, at HaysMed.

He was born December 30, 1929, in 
Gorham, Kansas the third of thirteen children of Frank and Margaret 
(Rohr) Dechant.&nbsp; He was drafted into the U.S. Marine Corps, serving from
 1951-1953 during the Korean War.&nbsp; On January 5, 1959 he was united in 
marriage to Viola Holzmeister in Wichita, and they were married nearly 
63 years before she preceded him in death on November 11, 2021.&nbsp; Herb 
worked for Pierce Schippers Construction for many years and at Hays 
Medical Center in the maintenance department, retiring in 1999.&nbsp; He was a
 member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays American Legion Post #173, 
and Hays VFW Post #9076.&nbsp; Herb enjoyed fishing, and was a talented 
woodworker and Jack-of-all-trades who could repair anything.&nbsp; He looked 
forward to the variety of flowers that would bloom in his yard each 
spring and summer and was a master vegetable gardener who generously 
shared his produce with others.

Survivors include his three sons: 
Raymond Dechant and wife Lori of Dodge City, and Brian Dechant and Eric 
Dechant, both of Hays, two daughters: Joan Freeman and husband Sam of 
Ellinwood and Myra Kreutzer of Hays, three brothers: Eugene Dechant of 
Seattle, WA, Duane Dechant of Kansas City, and Harold Dechant and wife 
Madeline of Virginia, five sisters: Betty Ann Knoll of Liberal, Barbara 
Jean Zerr and husband Henry of Garden City, Marietta Dechant of Casper, 
WY, Roseline Ziegler of Englewood, CO, and Ann Ziegler of Olmitz, 13 
grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his 
parents, wife Viola, two brothers: Virgil and Alvin Dechant, two 
sisters: Irene Sander and Evelyn Erickson, and a grandson Curtis Jacob 
Dechant.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church 
with Fr. Richard Daise officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military honors by the 
Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will follow in the Kansas Veterans’ 
Cemetery, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on 
Tuesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Wednesday, all at Hays Memorial 
Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 pm on 
Tuesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to the Hays VFW 
Post #9076.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Herb may be shared his family 
at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Herbert P. “Herb” Dechant, 92, Hays, died Friday, February 18, 2022, at HaysMed.He was born December 30, 1929, in 
Gorham, Kansas the third of thirteen children of Frank and Margaret 
(Rohr) Dechant.&nbsp; He was drafted into the U.S. Marine Corps, serving from
 1951-1953 during the Korean War.&nbsp; On January 5, 1959 he was united in 
marriage to Viola Holzmeister in Wichita, and they were married nearly 
63 years before she preceded him in death on November 11, 2021.&nbsp; Herb 
worked for Pierce Schippers Construction for many years and at Hays 
Medical Center in the maintenance department, retiring in 1999.&nbsp; He was a
 member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays American Legion Post #173, 
and Hays VFW Post #9076.&nbsp; Herb enjoyed fishing, and was a talented 
woodworker and Jack-of-all-trades who could repair anything.&nbsp; He looked 
forward to the variety of flowers that would bloom in his yard each 
spring and summer and was a master vegetable gardener who generously 
shared his produce with others.Survivors include his three sons: 
Raymond Dechant and wife Lori of Dodge City, and Brian Dechant and Eric 
Dechant, both of Hays, two daughters: Joan Freeman and husband Sam of 
Ellinwood and Myra Kreutzer of Hays, three brothers: Eugene Dechant of 
Seattle, WA, Duane Dechant of Kansas City, and Harold Dechant and wife 
Madeline of Virginia, five sisters: Betty Ann Knoll of Liberal, Barbara 
Jean Zerr and husband Henry of Garden City, Marietta Dechant of Casper, 
WY, Roseline Ziegler of Englewood, CO, and Ann Ziegler of Olmitz, 13 
grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his 
parents, wife Viola, two brothers: Virgil and Alvin Dechant, two 
sisters: Irene Sander and Evelyn Erickson, and a grandson Curtis Jacob 
Dechant.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church 
with Fr. Richard Daise officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military honors by the 
Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will follow in the Kansas Veterans’ 
Cemetery, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on 
Tuesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Wednesday, all at Hays Memorial 
Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 pm on 
Tuesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Hays VFW 
Post #9076.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Herb may be shared his family 
at www.haysmemorial.com

Herbert P. 'Herb' Dechant

Sunday, April 19th, 1998-Saturday, February 19th, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Sunday, April 19th, 1998-Saturday, February 19th, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Sem Alan Flores Lopez

Robert P. Schulz, 99, Hill City, Kansas died peacefully February 18, 
2022. Robert was born to Julius Ferdinand and Pearl Josephine (Norris) 
Schulz, August 22, 1922 in Fairbury, Nebraska. Bob attended grade school
 in Artesia, New Mexico and Carlsbad, New Mexico. The family moved to 
Kansas when Bob was 10 years old. Belleville, Kansas became the family’s
 permanent home. Bob was a 1941 graduate of Belleville High School.
 In 1942, Bob found himself a new enlisted member of the United 
States Army. World War II found him Europe, several places in the U.S., 
and in the Pacific Islands, being honorably discharged in September of 
1946.
 	Following his discharge Bob worked several jobs. He became a meat 
cutting apprentice for four years. That experience led him to managing a
 grocery store’s meat department for 15 years and the store manager for 
two years. In 1965, Bob bought the grocery store in Hill City, which he 
ran until his retirement in 1991. Bob’s retirement years were divided 
into six months in Hill City and six months in Tuscon, Arizona. 
 	Bob married Bonnie Hensley in in 1943, becoming not only a husband 
but a stepfather to Bonnie’s 1½ year old son, Robert. Their marriage 
lasted for 50 years. Bonnie died in 1993. Later, Bob and Colleen 
Blackburn were married. Colleen died in 2004. In July of 2009, Bob 
married Donna “Sam” Tietze. She survives. 
 	Bob enjoyed the outdoors. He hunted and rarely missed an 
opportunity to go fishing. He was an integral part of the Hill City 
Community, a member of the AF&amp;AM Lodge #281, Isis Shrine Temple of 
Salina, and an Elder in the Presbyterian Church. 
 	He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Julius R. and 
Frank; sisters, Virginia Wray and Patricia Kuhn; wives Bonnie and 
Coleen; son, Robert. 
 	 He is survived by his wife Donna “Sam” Schulz; three 
grandchildren: Jeff (Jenny) Schulz, LeAnne Schulz and Amy (David) 
Hasemann; sister-in-law Kathleen Schulz; three grandchildren, five 
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
 .

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 </figure>Robert P. Schulz, 99, Hill City, Kansas died peacefully February 18, 
2022. Robert was born to Julius Ferdinand and Pearl Josephine (Norris) 
Schulz, August 22, 1922 in Fairbury, Nebraska. Bob attended grade school
 in Artesia, New Mexico and Carlsbad, New Mexico. The family moved to 
Kansas when Bob was 10 years old. Belleville, Kansas became the family’s
 permanent home. Bob was a 1941 graduate of Belleville High School.
 In 1942, Bob found himself a new enlisted member of the United 
States Army. World War II found him Europe, several places in the U.S., 
and in the Pacific Islands, being honorably discharged in September of 
1946.
 	Following his discharge Bob worked several jobs. He became a meat 
cutting apprentice for four years. That experience led him to managing a
 grocery store’s meat department for 15 years and the store manager for 
two years. In 1965, Bob bought the grocery store in Hill City, which he 
ran until his retirement in 1991. Bob’s retirement years were divided 
into six months in Hill City and six months in Tuscon, Arizona. 
 	Bob married Bonnie Hensley in in 1943, becoming not only a husband 
but a stepfather to Bonnie’s 1½ year old son, Robert. Their marriage 
lasted for 50 years. Bonnie died in 1993. Later, Bob and Colleen 
Blackburn were married. Colleen died in 2004. In July of 2009, Bob 
married Donna “Sam” Tietze. She survives. 
 	Bob enjoyed the outdoors. He hunted and rarely missed an 
opportunity to go fishing. He was an integral part of the Hill City 
Community, a member of the AF&amp;AM Lodge #281, Isis Shrine Temple of 
Salina, and an Elder in the Presbyterian Church. 
 	He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Julius R. and 
Frank; sisters, Virginia Wray and Patricia Kuhn; wives Bonnie and 
Coleen; son, Robert. 
 	 He is survived by his wife Donna “Sam” Schulz; three 
grandchildren: Jeff (Jenny) Schulz, LeAnne Schulz and Amy (David) 
Hasemann; sister-in-law Kathleen Schulz; three grandchildren, five 
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
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Robert P. 'Bob' Schulz

Emily June Myers, 86, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Parkview Care Center, Osborne, KS. 
 June was born August 1, 1935, in Belleville, KS, the daughter of Emil 
and Anna (McCollum) Trybom.&nbsp; On June 21, 1953, she married LaVern Myers 
in Clifton, KS, to this union they were blessed with three children, 
Debbie, Annie and Lonnie. She was preceded in death by her 
parents, husband LaVern, four brothers, Carl, Marvin, Ed and twin 
brother Emil Trybom and three sisters, Gladys Simoneau, Martha Walters 
and Marie Roberts. June is survived by two daughters, Debbie 
(Richard) Conrad of Gaylord, Annie (Larry) Lambert of Smith Center; a 
son, Lonnie (Sheila) Myers of Jewell; two sisters, Esther Lahodney of 
Concordia and Betty Beydler of Spokane, WA; six grandchildren and ten 
great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 
a.m., Monday, February 21, 2022, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. 
Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with Pastor Brian Hackerott presiding.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 20, 2022, from 3:00 p.m.. - 
8:00 p.m. with family present to greet friends from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 
p.m. and until service time Monday at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Burial will 
take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, KS.&nbsp;

Memorials may be 
given to Gaylord Church of the Nazarene and sent in care of the funeral 
chapel.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Emily June Myers, 86, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Parkview Care Center, Osborne, KS. 
 June was born August 1, 1935, in Belleville, KS, the daughter of Emil 
and Anna (McCollum) Trybom.&nbsp; On June 21, 1953, she married LaVern Myers 
in Clifton, KS, to this union they were blessed with three children, 
Debbie, Annie and Lonnie. She was preceded in death by her 
parents, husband LaVern, four brothers, Carl, Marvin, Ed and twin 
brother Emil Trybom and three sisters, Gladys Simoneau, Martha Walters 
and Marie Roberts. June is survived by two daughters, Debbie 
(Richard) Conrad of Gaylord, Annie (Larry) Lambert of Smith Center; a 
son, Lonnie (Sheila) Myers of Jewell; two sisters, Esther Lahodney of 
Concordia and Betty Beydler of Spokane, WA; six grandchildren and ten 
great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 
a.m., Monday, February 21, 2022, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. 
Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with Pastor Brian Hackerott presiding.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 20, 2022, from 3:00 p.m.. - 
8:00 p.m. with family present to greet friends from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 
p.m. and until service time Monday at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Burial will 
take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be 
given to Gaylord Church of the Nazarene and sent in care of the funeral 
chapel.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Emily June Myers

Doctor Glenn Jefferson Tucker entered this world on November 8th, 1947,&nbsp; in Chickasha, Oklahoma, to be cherished by his Father, Herbert Dow Tucker
 and his Mother, Celeta Lucille Tucker. It is with great sadness that we
 announce that he left this life from his comfortable home in Denver, 
Colorado, at the age of seventy-four, on February 8th, 2022. 

He is 
survived by his brother, Terry, his sister Deanna, and many nieces and 
nephews. He and his wife, Janice (Rahmeier) Tucker, who passed January 
13, 2018 had no children but their nieces and nephews were thought of 
much as their own. Most of Glenn’s early life was spent in Ogallah, 
Kansas, where he attended the Ogallah Christian Church, Ogallah Grade 
School, and continued on to Trego Community High School in nearby 
Wakeeney, where he graduated. His education continued at Fort Hays State
 University, Hays, Kansas, but was interrupted when drafted by the 
United States Army. 

He served his country for two years in the military,
 including a year in Vietnam during that conflict. Not to be deterred, 
he resumed his educational pursuit at the University of Kansas in 
Lawrence, Kansas, where he subsequently earned his Doctorate in 
Environmental Science. He was retired from a long career with the Agency
 for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, a part of the Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Throughout his professional life 
and into retirement Glenn was an avid diver and SCUBA instructor, 
photographer, and philanthropist. He had a passion for learning and his 
home was filled with books. He and his wife Jan were also enthusiastic 
travelers having explored all 7 continents.
 Donations may be made in Glenn Tucker’s memory to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.

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 </figure>Doctor Glenn Jefferson Tucker entered this world on November 8th, 1947,&nbsp; in Chickasha, Oklahoma, to be cherished by his Father, Herbert Dow Tucker
 and his Mother, Celeta Lucille Tucker. It is with great sadness that we
 announce that he left this life from his comfortable home in Denver, 
Colorado, at the age of seventy-four, on February 8th, 2022. He is 
survived by his brother, Terry, his sister Deanna, and many nieces and 
nephews. He and his wife, Janice (Rahmeier) Tucker, who passed January 
13, 2018 had no children but their nieces and nephews were thought of 
much as their own. Most of Glenn’s early life was spent in Ogallah, 
Kansas, where he attended the Ogallah Christian Church, Ogallah Grade 
School, and continued on to Trego Community High School in nearby 
Wakeeney, where he graduated. His education continued at Fort Hays State
 University, Hays, Kansas, but was interrupted when drafted by the 
United States Army. He served his country for two years in the military,
 including a year in Vietnam during that conflict. Not to be deterred, 
he resumed his educational pursuit at the University of Kansas in 
Lawrence, Kansas, where he subsequently earned his Doctorate in 
Environmental Science. He was retired from a long career with the Agency
 for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, a part of the Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Throughout his professional life 
and into retirement Glenn was an avid diver and SCUBA instructor, 
photographer, and philanthropist. He had a passion for learning and his 
home was filled with books. He and his wife Jan were also enthusiastic 
travelers having explored all 7 continents.
 Donations may be made in Glenn Tucker’s memory to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Glenn-J.--Tucker?obId=24046743#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Glenn Jefferson Tucker

Donald Edward Sites, age 85, of Grinnell, passed away peacefully on 
Friday, February 18, 2022, at Homestead Assisted Living in Manhattan.&nbsp; 
Don was born on April 26, 1936. He married Alberta "Bertie" Forbes on August 25, 1957, in Rexford.&nbsp; To this union, Dalen and Marla were born. Don
 is survived by his son, Dalen Sites and wife Deann, Marla Webster and 
husband Lynn, and 3 grandchildren:&nbsp; D'adra, Codie, and Callie. Don was preceded in death by his wife, Alberta, who passed away on March 31, 2019. A complete obituary and funeral service information is pending with Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Donald Edward Sites, age 85, of Grinnell, passed away peacefully on 
Friday, February 18, 2022, at Homestead Assisted Living in Manhattan.&nbsp; 
Don was born on April 26, 1936. He married Alberta "Bertie" Forbes on August 25, 1957, in Rexford.&nbsp; To this union, Dalen and Marla were born. Don
 is survived by his son, Dalen Sites and wife Deann, Marla Webster and 
husband Lynn, and 3 grandchildren:&nbsp; D'adra, Codie, and Callie. Don was preceded in death by his wife, Alberta, who passed away on March 31, 2019. A complete obituary and funeral service information is pending with Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home.

Donald Edward Sites

Adeline Bernice Sandoval, née Solano, known by many as Bernice or 
Grandma B, late of Thornton, Colorado, passed away on February 13, 2022,
 in Goodland, Kansas, surrounded 
by loved ones.

Bernice was born on May 17, 1939, in Brighton, Colorado. She married 
the love of her life on February 8th, 1958, and settled in Thornton, 
Colorado, where she went on to build a home and raise her three 
beautiful daughters. Bernice cultivated an environment of warmth and 
strength as the family matriarch, and raised her children in a home 
filled with love. She was a very family-oriented and fun-loving woman 
who cherished spending time with her large family. One of her favorite 
pastimes was going up to the hill with her husband, Robert, and her 
sisters, Virginia and Helen Chavez, and she could frequently be found 
dancing and listening to music. Bernice had a deep appreciation for all 
music, but especially adored the Texas Tornados song "(Hey Baby) Que 
Paso" and the music of Freddy Fender, and delighted in dancing to it 
with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, 
and&nbsp;great-great-grandchildren.

Bernice is survived by her daughters, Diane Sandoval, Kathy (John) 
Gonzales, and Linda (Tony) Sandoval; her grandchildren Anthony 
(Raelene), Alicia (Manuel), Natalie, Richard, Daniel, Michele (Andres), 
David, Matthew, Gabrielle, Dominic, and Jessica (Jacob); her sister in 
law, Del Solan; as well as 25 greatgrandchildren, 9 
great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Bernice was 
preceded in death by her husband Robert Sandoval, parents, Petra and 
Esquiel Solano; and her siblings, Rosie Silas, Marcy Silas, Paul Solano,
 Virginia Montoya, Lawrence Montoya, Rudy Solano, and JR. Solano.&nbsp;

Bateman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Adeline Bernice Sandoval, née Solano, known by many as Bernice or 
Grandma B, late of Thornton, Colorado, passed away on February 13, 2022,
 in Goodland, Kansas, surrounded 
by loved ones.Bernice was born on May 17, 1939, in Brighton, Colorado. She married 
the love of her life on February 8th, 1958, and settled in Thornton, 
Colorado, where she went on to build a home and raise her three 
beautiful daughters. Bernice cultivated an environment of warmth and 
strength as the family matriarch, and raised her children in a home 
filled with love. She was a very family-oriented and fun-loving woman 
who cherished spending time with her large family. One of her favorite 
pastimes was going up to the hill with her husband, Robert, and her 
sisters, Virginia and Helen Chavez, and she could frequently be found 
dancing and listening to music. Bernice had a deep appreciation for all 
music, but especially adored the Texas Tornados song "(Hey Baby) Que 
Paso" and the music of Freddy Fender, and delighted in dancing to it 
with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, 
and&nbsp;great-great-grandchildren.Bernice is survived by her daughters, Diane Sandoval, Kathy (John) 
Gonzales, and Linda (Tony) Sandoval; her grandchildren Anthony 
(Raelene), Alicia (Manuel), Natalie, Richard, Daniel, Michele (Andres), 
David, Matthew, Gabrielle, Dominic, and Jessica (Jacob); her sister in 
law, Del Solan; as well as 25 greatgrandchildren, 9 
great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Bernice was 
preceded in death by her husband Robert Sandoval, parents, Petra and 
Esquiel Solano; and her siblings, Rosie Silas, Marcy Silas, Paul Solano,
 Virginia Montoya, Lawrence Montoya, Rudy Solano, and JR. Solano.&nbsp;Bateman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Adeline Bernice Sandoval

Ruth M. Simpson was born on February 17, 1931, in Norton, Kansas, to Fred 
and Alpharetta (Whitney) Williamson. She passed away on February 13, 
2022, at Whispering Pines in Norton, Kansas, at the age of 90.
 On August 28, 1952, Ruth married Lucky Simpson in Lincoln, Nebraska.
 From 1953 through 1955, the couple lived in various places while Lucky
 was in the US Army. Ruth assisted Lucky in his Veterinarian Clinics in
 Blunt, South Dakota; Security, Colorado; and Hanna, Alberta, Canada. 
The couple then retired to Amsterdam, Missouri for nine years before 
moving back to Norton in 2008.
 Ruth is survived by sons: Ron (Dorothy) Simpson of Loveland, 
Colorado and Gary Simpson of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She was 
preceded in death by her parents and husband, Lucky.

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Ruth M. Simpson was born on February 17, 1931, in Norton, Kansas, to Fred 
and Alpharetta (Whitney) Williamson. She passed away on February 13, 
2022, at Whispering Pines in Norton, Kansas, at the age of 90.
 On August 28, 1952, Ruth married Lucky Simpson in Lincoln, Nebraska.
 From 1953 through 1955, the couple lived in various places while Lucky
 was in the US Army. Ruth assisted Lucky in his Veterinarian Clinics in
 Blunt, South Dakota; Security, Colorado; and Hanna, Alberta, Canada. 
The couple then retired to Amsterdam, Missouri for nine years before 
moving back to Norton in 2008.
 Ruth is survived by sons: Ron (Dorothy) Simpson of Loveland, 
Colorado and Gary Simpson of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She was 
preceded in death by her parents and husband, Lucky.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Ruth-M--Simpson?obId=24052622#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Ruth M. Simpson

At 96, Norma “Ann” Round passed away peacefully in Weslaco, Texas, at the John Knox Health Center on Jan. 26, 2022.

On Aug. 30, 1925, Ann was born in Hoisington, to Tillie and Julius 
Reif. She grew up in Kansas and did all her schooling there. Ann had 
three sisters, Aileen Oliverius (Melvin), Ethel Schwein Hickey (Ben), 
and Lorraine Schwein Younger (Al), which all predeceased her.

At the age of 20, she married Charles Foresman. In 1963, she and 
Charles moved to the Rio Grande Valley to join a partnership in the 
construction business. Ann went to work for Sanborn’s Mexico Insurance 
and Travel Agency, which led to a 37-year career. When Charles died in 
1965, Ann decided to stay in the Valley. Her Sanborn’s employment led to
 the development and fulfillment of a passion for traveling 
worldwide—from Central and South America to Europe and Asia. She became 
an active member of the McAllen Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi during those 
years.

In 2002, she married Ronnie Round. They shared great love and devotion.

After
 living in McAllen for a few years, they built a home in John Knox 
Village of Weslaco, Texas. This new move came with a blessing, a very 
active social life. Ann and Ronnie enjoyed meeting new friends, 
enhancing relationships with old friends, playing bridge, and 
participating in non-stop social events. Ann also became an active 
member of the Weslaco PEO Chapter BW and the Mid Valley Book Club.

Ann always loved corresponding and getting photographs of her 
grandnieces and nephews. She also loved dancing, horseback riding, and 
needlepoint.

Ann is predeceased by her parents, sisters, and niece, Kimberly Schwein Spickard.

Ann leaves behind the love of her life, husband, Merrill D. “Ronnie” 
Round of Weslaco, Texas; her stepdaughter, Melodye Scoggins (Jackie) of 
McAllen, Texas; nephews Rickey Schwein (Lynda) of Rio Hondo, TX, and 
Leland R. Schwein ( Sunday) of Payson, Ariz., grand-nephews and 
grand-nieces Mike Schwein, Curt Schwein, Kerry Jayne, Debbie Schwein 
Perkins, Tammy Schwein Rowland, and Chad Schwein.

A Graveside Inurnment Service will be held Monday, February 28, 2022,
 at 1:00 p.m., in Hoisington City Cemetery, with Father Anselm Eke 
presiding.&nbsp;

Memorials may be made to Fellowship of Christian Athletes, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>At 96, Norma “Ann” Round passed away peacefully in Weslaco, Texas, at the John Knox Health Center on Jan. 26, 2022.On Aug. 30, 1925, Ann was born in Hoisington, to Tillie and Julius 
Reif. She grew up in Kansas and did all her schooling there. Ann had 
three sisters, Aileen Oliverius (Melvin), Ethel Schwein Hickey (Ben), 
and Lorraine Schwein Younger (Al), which all predeceased her.At the age of 20, she married Charles Foresman. In 1963, she and 
Charles moved to the Rio Grande Valley to join a partnership in the 
construction business. Ann went to work for Sanborn’s Mexico Insurance 
and Travel Agency, which led to a 37-year career. When Charles died in 
1965, Ann decided to stay in the Valley. Her Sanborn’s employment led to
 the development and fulfillment of a passion for traveling 
worldwide—from Central and South America to Europe and Asia. She became 
an active member of the McAllen Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi during those 
years.In 2002, she married Ronnie Round. They shared great love and devotion.After
 living in McAllen for a few years, they built a home in John Knox 
Village of Weslaco, Texas. This new move came with a blessing, a very 
active social life. Ann and Ronnie enjoyed meeting new friends, 
enhancing relationships with old friends, playing bridge, and 
participating in non-stop social events. Ann also became an active 
member of the Weslaco PEO Chapter BW and the Mid Valley Book Club.Ann always loved corresponding and getting photographs of her 
grandnieces and nephews. She also loved dancing, horseback riding, and 
needlepoint.Ann is predeceased by her parents, sisters, and niece, Kimberly Schwein Spickard.Ann leaves behind the love of her life, husband, Merrill D. “Ronnie” 
Round of Weslaco, Texas; her stepdaughter, Melodye Scoggins (Jackie) of 
McAllen, Texas; nephews Rickey Schwein (Lynda) of Rio Hondo, TX, and 
Leland R. Schwein ( Sunday) of Payson, Ariz., grand-nephews and 
grand-nieces Mike Schwein, Curt Schwein, Kerry Jayne, Debbie Schwein 
Perkins, Tammy Schwein Rowland, and Chad Schwein.A Graveside Inurnment Service will be held Monday, February 28, 2022,
 at 1:00 p.m., in Hoisington City Cemetery, with Father Anselm Eke 
presiding.&nbsp;Memorials may be made to Fellowship of Christian Athletes, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Norma 'Ann' Round

Phillipsburg resident Arlynn Weinman passed away Feb. 16, 2022, in 
Phillipsburg at the age of 89.&nbsp; He was born Nov. 17, 1932, in Phillips 
County, the son of Mike &amp; Anna (Wagner) Weinman.

Survivors include his sons, Jon &amp; Roger of Phillipsburg &amp; 
Rodney of Saratoga, WY; 8 grandchildren &amp; numerous great 
grandchildren.

Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Donor’s Choice.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Arlynn Weinman passed away Feb. 16, 2022, in 
Phillipsburg at the age of 89.&nbsp; He was born Nov. 17, 1932, in Phillips 
County, the son of Mike &amp; Anna (Wagner) Weinman.Survivors include his sons, Jon &amp; Roger of Phillipsburg &amp; 
Rodney of Saratoga, WY; 8 grandchildren &amp; numerous great 
grandchildren.Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held at a later date.Memorial contributions may be made to the Donor’s Choice.

Arlynn Weinman

January 10, 1945
 -
 February 18, 2022

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

January 10, 1945
 -
 February 18, 2022 An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Home.

Charles Roger Anderson, 87, of Oakley, KS died Tuesday, February 15, 
2022, at his residence. He was born September 9, 1934, to Andrew and 
Helen Anderson, in Gove, KS, where he was raised with his three brothers
 and one sister. 

Chuck graduated from Gove High School in 1952 and spent
 two years at Fort Hays State University before being employed by the 
Kansas State Highway department as a surveyor in July of 1954. He helped
 construct the then new Interstate 70 which ran from the Colorado border
 to the Missouri border. He was drafted into the US Army in 1956 and 
served until his honorable discharge in 1962. He married Joyce Ostmeyer 
on April 7, 1959, in Oakley KS, where they resided in the house he built
 himself. Chuck, or Andy as he was often called, worked for KDOT for 42 
years, retiring as an engineer in 1996, never taking a sick day off work
 in 42 years. 
Chuck was the proud father of four children, Michael, David, Tracy, and 
Tina and three grandchildren, Kaiden, Ty, and Leyton. He farmed his 
fathers rented land on weekends and was an avid fisherman, hunter and 
golfer. He was a former member of Pheasants Forever, the Oakley Country 
Club and a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. 
Chuck was a doting family man who loved going to various Kansas lakes 
such as Cedar Bluff, Wilson, and Webster to fish, boat, ski and camp 
out. He was a self-taught mechanic and woodworker who could piddle with 
the best of them in his shop building many projects for family, friends 
and neighbors. 
Chuck loved his friends and never met a stranger. He enjoyed drinking 
coffee, playing cards and solving “all of life’s problems” along the 
way. He was best known for his story telling and his boisterous laugh 
that could be heard all across town. 
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Bud and Ralph Anderson; sister Leona Woods and son Michael Anderson. 
He is survived by his wife Joyce, of the home in Oakley; son David and 
his wife Mary Ann, of Wheatridge, CO; daughters, Tracy and partner Jen, 
of Wichita, KS, and Tina Braesch and husband Eric, of Denver, CO; 
younger brother Richard and his wife Patti, of Colorado Springs 
Colorado; three grandsons, Kaiden, Ty and Leyton and several nieces and 
nephews. 
There will be a celebration of life on Thursday, February 17, at the 
Anderson residence in Oakley, KS. The Funeral Mass will be Friday, 
February 18, at 11:00 am, at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church, Oakley, with
 burial at Saint Joseph’s Cemetery, Oakley.

Memorials are welcomed to 
the Friends of Webster Lake or St. Joseph's Catholic Grade School of 
Oakley and may be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204 Oakley, 
KS 67748. Online condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Charles Roger Anderson, 87, of Oakley, KS died Tuesday, February 15, 
2022, at his residence. He was born September 9, 1934, to Andrew and 
Helen Anderson, in Gove, KS, where he was raised with his three brothers
 and one sister. Chuck graduated from Gove High School in 1952 and spent
 two years at Fort Hays State University before being employed by the 
Kansas State Highway department as a surveyor in July of 1954. He helped
 construct the then new Interstate 70 which ran from the Colorado border
 to the Missouri border. He was drafted into the US Army in 1956 and 
served until his honorable discharge in 1962. He married Joyce Ostmeyer 
on April 7, 1959, in Oakley KS, where they resided in the house he built
 himself. Chuck, or Andy as he was often called, worked for KDOT for 42 
years, retiring as an engineer in 1996, never taking a sick day off work
 in 42 years. 
Chuck was the proud father of four children, Michael, David, Tracy, and 
Tina and three grandchildren, Kaiden, Ty, and Leyton. He farmed his 
fathers rented land on weekends and was an avid fisherman, hunter and 
golfer. He was a former member of Pheasants Forever, the Oakley Country 
Club and a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. 
Chuck was a doting family man who loved going to various Kansas lakes 
such as Cedar Bluff, Wilson, and Webster to fish, boat, ski and camp 
out. He was a self-taught mechanic and woodworker who could piddle with 
the best of them in his shop building many projects for family, friends 
and neighbors. 
Chuck loved his friends and never met a stranger. He enjoyed drinking 
coffee, playing cards and solving “all of life’s problems” along the 
way. He was best known for his story telling and his boisterous laugh 
that could be heard all across town. 
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Bud and Ralph Anderson; sister Leona Woods and son Michael Anderson. 
He is survived by his wife Joyce, of the home in Oakley; son David and 
his wife Mary Ann, of Wheatridge, CO; daughters, Tracy and partner Jen, 
of Wichita, KS, and Tina Braesch and husband Eric, of Denver, CO; 
younger brother Richard and his wife Patti, of Colorado Springs 
Colorado; three grandsons, Kaiden, Ty and Leyton and several nieces and 
nephews. 
There will be a celebration of life on Thursday, February 17, at the 
Anderson residence in Oakley, KS. The Funeral Mass will be Friday, 
February 18, at 11:00 am, at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church, Oakley, with
 burial at Saint Joseph’s Cemetery, Oakley. Memorials are welcomed to 
the Friends of Webster Lake or St. Joseph's Catholic Grade School of 
Oakley and may be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204 Oakley, 
KS 67748. Online condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Charles Roger Anderson

Greta Marie (Waggoner) Paxson, 86, Penokee, Kansas died Tuesday, 
February 15, 2022, at the Graham County Hospital, Hill City. She was 
born December 14, 1935, to Galen and Agnes (Hildebrand) Waggoner at the 
family farm home south of Morland, the second of three children. She had
 an older sister Anita, and a younger brother Tim.
 	Greta went to Shiloh School in rural Graham County, from first 
through eighth grade. After her dad’s first heart attack, when Greta was
 in seventh grade, she did chores and fed cattle before going to school.
 She attended high school in Hill City. When Greta was a freshman and 
Anita a senior, they roomed together during the school week. After 
Anita’s graduation, she stayed the next three years with Cora Trexler, a
 very sweet lady, who had just lost her husband.
 	 Greta loved music. She played the baritone saxophone and was a 
member of the Hill City High School Dinner Band. Her most memorable 
music experience was playing a concert for the Topeka Correctional 
Facility. That band received a one rating at the Kansas High School 
Music Contest. She always received ones for her state saxophone solos. 
 	 Greta began dating Bob Paxson their sophomore year. What a great 
time they had! Bob drove a 1941 blue Ford four-door car. When school was
 dismissed, Greta loaded up all her girlfriends and paraded through the 
streets in that ’41 Ford while Bob was at sports practices. After Friday
 night games, Bob always took her home, no matter how late his games 
lasted. In April of their senior year Bob gave her an engagement ring. 
She and Bob graduated from Hill City High School in May of 1953. Bob’s 
dad had told Bob he couldn’t get married until all the fall farm work 
was done. When it was completed, they were married October 31, 1953, in 
Penokee at the Methodist Church.
 	The couple rented a small, four room farmhouse with a half 
basement. Greta took a great deal of pride in keeping her house just so.
 They milked cows, raised chickens, and farmed some with his parents. 
Their first daughter, Laurie was born April 11, 1957, just after a huge 
blizzard which produced between 36 and 40 inches of snow. The farm was 
without electricity for 23 days. Water and heat were available, but 
there was no way to cook. They survived though, along with their new 
daughter and 300 baby chicks they kept in the house! Their second 
daughter, Audrey was born May 26, 1958. 
 	In August of 1963 Bob and Greta started building their dream home. 
Greta cooked and fed lunch to all the carpenters. They never missed 
taking a break in the afternoon to enjoy Greta’s pies or cinnamon rolls.
 The family moved into their new home November 22, 1963. They always 
remembered that date because it was the day President Kennedy was 
assassinated, a very happy day for them, but a sad day, too.
 	The family was complete with the birth of their third daughter, 
Roberta, December 4, 1969. From 1970 to 2000 Greta drove a school bus 
for Morland USD 280. She had many stories to tell through the years as 
she picked up three generations of school children. Her homemade banana 
bread was always a hit when she handed it out as an after-school snack 
while the children were heading home. Greta liked farming with her 
husband and could run almost every piece of equipment. She drove a 
tractor and truck with the best of them. Greta had many talents. She was
 an excellent seamstress and a great cook. Her theory was, “It’s always 
better to have lots of leftovers than not enough food.”
 	Greta enjoyed dancing. It was very important that all her 
grandchildren learned to dance. There were always dancing lessons in the
 kitchen, from the waltz to the “Boot Scootin’ Boogie”. She was a 
long-time member of the Helping Hands Club. Greta never missed an 
opportunity to play cards whether it was with neighbors, grandchildren, 
or friends. She also liked gambling in Topeka and Dodge City, and she 
was extremely lucky. She did share her winnings with Bob who was always 
around to help spend part of it.
 	You never had to second guess Greta. She always told it like it was
 and sometimes where to get off. She was Bob’s best friend and always a 
part of any decision making. 
 	Greta was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Audrey, 
her granddaughter Amber, and her brother Tim. Survivors left to cherish 
her memory include her husband Robert “Bob” Paxson of the home; her 
daughters Laurie Ketterl and husband Bernard of Eagle, Nebraska, and 
Roberta Oborny of Hays; her sister Anita Middleton of Hill City; 10 
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
 	 “God bless you, Honey. Now you are home. May you rest in peace.”

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Greta-Marie-Paxson?obId=24024209#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Greta Marie (Waggoner) Paxson, 86, Penokee, Kansas died Tuesday, 
February 15, 2022, at the Graham County Hospital, Hill City. She was 
born December 14, 1935, to Galen and Agnes (Hildebrand) Waggoner at the 
family farm home south of Morland, the second of three children. She had
 an older sister Anita, and a younger brother Tim.
 	Greta went to Shiloh School in rural Graham County, from first 
through eighth grade. After her dad’s first heart attack, when Greta was
 in seventh grade, she did chores and fed cattle before going to school.
 She attended high school in Hill City. When Greta was a freshman and 
Anita a senior, they roomed together during the school week. After 
Anita’s graduation, she stayed the next three years with Cora Trexler, a
 very sweet lady, who had just lost her husband.
 	 Greta loved music. She played the baritone saxophone and was a 
member of the Hill City High School Dinner Band. Her most memorable 
music experience was playing a concert for the Topeka Correctional 
Facility. That band received a one rating at the Kansas High School 
Music Contest. She always received ones for her state saxophone solos. 
 	 Greta began dating Bob Paxson their sophomore year. What a great 
time they had! Bob drove a 1941 blue Ford four-door car. When school was
 dismissed, Greta loaded up all her girlfriends and paraded through the 
streets in that ’41 Ford while Bob was at sports practices. After Friday
 night games, Bob always took her home, no matter how late his games 
lasted. In April of their senior year Bob gave her an engagement ring. 
She and Bob graduated from Hill City High School in May of 1953. Bob’s 
dad had told Bob he couldn’t get married until all the fall farm work 
was done. When it was completed, they were married October 31, 1953, in 
Penokee at the Methodist Church.
 	The couple rented a small, four room farmhouse with a half 
basement. Greta took a great deal of pride in keeping her house just so.
 They milked cows, raised chickens, and farmed some with his parents. 
Their first daughter, Laurie was born April 11, 1957, just after a huge 
blizzard which produced between 36 and 40 inches of snow. The farm was 
without electricity for 23 days. Water and heat were available, but 
there was no way to cook. They survived though, along with their new 
daughter and 300 baby chicks they kept in the house! Their second 
daughter, Audrey was born May 26, 1958. 
 	In August of 1963 Bob and Greta started building their dream home. 
Greta cooked and fed lunch to all the carpenters. They never missed 
taking a break in the afternoon to enjoy Greta’s pies or cinnamon rolls.
 The family moved into their new home November 22, 1963. They always 
remembered that date because it was the day President Kennedy was 
assassinated, a very happy day for them, but a sad day, too.
 	The family was complete with the birth of their third daughter, 
Roberta, December 4, 1969. From 1970 to 2000 Greta drove a school bus 
for Morland USD 280. She had many stories to tell through the years as 
she picked up three generations of school children. Her homemade banana 
bread was always a hit when she handed it out as an after-school snack 
while the children were heading home. Greta liked farming with her 
husband and could run almost every piece of equipment. She drove a 
tractor and truck with the best of them. Greta had many talents. She was
 an excellent seamstress and a great cook. Her theory was, “It’s always 
better to have lots of leftovers than not enough food.”
 	Greta enjoyed dancing. It was very important that all her 
grandchildren learned to dance. There were always dancing lessons in the
 kitchen, from the waltz to the “Boot Scootin’ Boogie”. She was a 
long-time member of the Helping Hands Club. Greta never missed an 
opportunity to play cards whether it was with neighbors, grandchildren, 
or friends. She also liked gambling in Topeka and Dodge City, and she 
was extremely lucky. She did share her winnings with Bob who was always 
around to help spend part of it.
 	You never had to second guess Greta. She always told it like it was
 and sometimes where to get off. She was Bob’s best friend and always a 
part of any decision making. 
 	Greta was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Audrey, 
her granddaughter Amber, and her brother Tim. Survivors left to cherish 
her memory include her husband Robert “Bob” Paxson of the home; her 
daughters Laurie Ketterl and husband Bernard of Eagle, Nebraska, and 
Roberta Oborny of Hays; her sister Anita Middleton of Hill City; 10 
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
 	 “God bless you, Honey. Now you are home. May you rest in peace.”Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Greta-Marie-Paxson?obId=24024209#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Greta Marie Paxson

Amy M. Barnes, 41, died Thursday, 
February 17, 2022, at HaysMed surrounded by her loving family after a 
courageous, three-year battle with cancer.

She was born January 15, 1981, in 
Beloit, Kansas, the oldest child of Dan and Cathy (Modrow) Davies.&nbsp; She 
graduated from Beloit High School in 1999 and attended Kansas State 
University and graduated from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; She was a 
patient accounts representative at HaysMed for almost 20 years.&nbsp; On May 
4, 2013, she was united in marriage to Dick Barnes at Our Lady, Help of 
Christians Catholic Church in Antonino.&nbsp; She was a member of Immaculate 
Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hays, and enjoyed KU Basketball, and 
the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs.&nbsp; Her lovable personality was shared 
freely with her friends and family, especially her nieces and nephews, 
and she was affectionately called “Aunt Amy” by many.

Survivors include her husband Dick, of 
Hays, her parents: Dan and Cathy Davies, of Beloit, her father and 
mother-in-law: John and Mary Barnes of Hays, her brother: Donny Davies 
of McPherson, her sister: Stacey Lunsford and husband Brad, of Hesston, 
two brothers-in-law:&nbsp; Mark Barnes and fiancé Susan Nagel of Kansas City,
 and Clint Barnes and wife Abby of Hays, a sister-in-law:&nbsp; Danielle 
Barnes of Hays, two nephews:&nbsp; Coyce Lunsford and Benjamin Zeller, and 
two nieces:&nbsp; Bristol Lunsford and Evey Barnes.

She was preceded in death by 
grandparents:&nbsp; Dwight and Lois Davies and Roy and Ruth Modrow, and by a 
brother-in-law:&nbsp; Michael Barnes.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, February 21, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church with Fr. Elias Chinzara officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow
 in Our Lady, Help of Christians Cemetery in Antonino, Kansas.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Sunday and from 9:00 am 
until 9:45 on Monday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A 
vigil service and rosary will begin at 6:30 pm on Sunday at the funeral 
home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to the Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute 
or for masses.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Amy may be shared with the 
family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Amy M. Barnes, 41, died Thursday, 
February 17, 2022, at HaysMed surrounded by her loving family after a 
courageous, three-year battle with cancer.She was born January 15, 1981, in 
Beloit, Kansas, the oldest child of Dan and Cathy (Modrow) Davies.&nbsp; She 
graduated from Beloit High School in 1999 and attended Kansas State 
University and graduated from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; She was a 
patient accounts representative at HaysMed for almost 20 years.&nbsp; On May 
4, 2013, she was united in marriage to Dick Barnes at Our Lady, Help of 
Christians Catholic Church in Antonino.&nbsp; She was a member of Immaculate 
Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hays, and enjoyed KU Basketball, and 
the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs.&nbsp; Her lovable personality was shared 
freely with her friends and family, especially her nieces and nephews, 
and she was affectionately called “Aunt Amy” by many.Survivors include her husband Dick, of 
Hays, her parents: Dan and Cathy Davies, of Beloit, her father and 
mother-in-law: John and Mary Barnes of Hays, her brother: Donny Davies 
of McPherson, her sister: Stacey Lunsford and husband Brad, of Hesston, 
two brothers-in-law:&nbsp; Mark Barnes and fiancé Susan Nagel of Kansas City,
 and Clint Barnes and wife Abby of Hays, a sister-in-law:&nbsp; Danielle 
Barnes of Hays, two nephews:&nbsp; Coyce Lunsford and Benjamin Zeller, and 
two nieces:&nbsp; Bristol Lunsford and Evey Barnes.She was preceded in death by 
grandparents:&nbsp; Dwight and Lois Davies and Roy and Ruth Modrow, and by a 
brother-in-law:&nbsp; Michael Barnes.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, February 21, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church with Fr. Elias Chinzara officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow
 in Our Lady, Help of Christians Cemetery in Antonino, Kansas.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Sunday and from 9:00 am 
until 9:45 on Monday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A 
vigil service and rosary will begin at 6:30 pm on Sunday at the funeral 
home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute 
or for masses.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Amy may be shared with the 
family at www.haysmemorial.com

Amy M. Barnes

Father James P. Grennan, 97, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, 
February 15, 2022, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.

Father Grennan was born on December 28, 1924, in Jewell County, 
Kansas, the son of William J. and Mary Agnes (Doyle) Grennan.&nbsp; He grew 
up in Jewell County north of Beloit, Kansas and also lived in Cloud 
County west of Jamestown, Kansas.&nbsp; He attended high school for 2 years 
at Jamestown High School before going to the seminary in St. Louis, 
Missouri.&nbsp; As a young man he worked summers custom cutting wheat 
harvests for his brothers John and Michael, traveling from Texas to 
Montana.&nbsp; &nbsp;

He was ordained on May 13, 1951, and that same year took his first 
assignment as parochial vicar at St. Michael Parish in Collyer, Kansas.&nbsp;
 He served as a priest for the Catholic Diocese in Salina, serving his 
entire priesthood in Kansas.&nbsp; He served in WaKeeney, Hill City, Delphos,
 Glasco, Mankato, Smith Center, Oakley, Manhattan and Plainville.&nbsp; He 
was assigned to St. Mary Catholic Church in Russell, Kansas from 1983 to
 1993 and later served in Stockton and Logan, Kansas.&nbsp; In 2001, he 
decided to retire and move back to Russell.&nbsp; Even though he had 
officially retired, his great passion was to serve the Lord and the 
church and he continued to serve by helping at the St. Mary Queen of 
Angels Catholic Church in Russell.&nbsp; His second great passion was 
fishing, and when he was not helping at church, you could always find 
him heading to the lake to fish with his friend’s Father Charlie Stier 
and Don Fisher.

Surviving family include his sister Polly Champlin of Mead, Colorado;
 sister in-law Theresa Grennan of Concordia, Kansas, and many nieces and 
nephews.&nbsp; He is also survived by his longtime caregiver and friend 
Patricia Staab of Russell, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers John, Frank, 
Tom, Mike and Bill Grennan; and sisters Sister Rose Grennan, Loretta 
Cady, Marie Stover, Margaret Daily and Kathleen William and an infant 
brother. A celebration of the funeral mass will be held at 11 A.M. on 
Thursday, February 24, 2022, at the St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic 
Church in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. Mary Catholic 
Cemetery in Russell.&nbsp; A vigil and rosary service will be held at 7 P.M. 
on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at the church.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 1
 P.M. to 5 P.M. Wednesday, February 23rd at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary in Russell. &nbsp;

Memorials may be given to the St. Mary Queen of 
Angels Catholic Church and sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the 
funeral service arrangements.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Father James P. Grennan, 97, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, 
February 15, 2022, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.Father Grennan was born on December 28, 1924, in Jewell County, 
Kansas, the son of William J. and Mary Agnes (Doyle) Grennan.&nbsp; He grew 
up in Jewell County north of Beloit, Kansas and also lived in Cloud 
County west of Jamestown, Kansas.&nbsp; He attended high school for 2 years 
at Jamestown High School before going to the seminary in St. Louis, 
Missouri.&nbsp; As a young man he worked summers custom cutting wheat 
harvests for his brothers John and Michael, traveling from Texas to 
Montana.&nbsp; &nbsp;He was ordained on May 13, 1951, and that same year took his first 
assignment as parochial vicar at St. Michael Parish in Collyer, Kansas.&nbsp;
 He served as a priest for the Catholic Diocese in Salina, serving his 
entire priesthood in Kansas.&nbsp; He served in WaKeeney, Hill City, Delphos,
 Glasco, Mankato, Smith Center, Oakley, Manhattan and Plainville.&nbsp; He 
was assigned to St. Mary Catholic Church in Russell, Kansas from 1983 to
 1993 and later served in Stockton and Logan, Kansas.&nbsp; In 2001, he 
decided to retire and move back to Russell.&nbsp; Even though he had 
officially retired, his great passion was to serve the Lord and the 
church and he continued to serve by helping at the St. Mary Queen of 
Angels Catholic Church in Russell.&nbsp; His second great passion was 
fishing, and when he was not helping at church, you could always find 
him heading to the lake to fish with his friend’s Father Charlie Stier 
and Don Fisher.Surviving family include his sister Polly Champlin of Mead, Colorado;
 sister in-law Theresa Grennan of Concordia, Kansas, and many nieces and 
nephews.&nbsp; He is also survived by his longtime caregiver and friend 
Patricia Staab of Russell, Kansas.He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers John, Frank, 
Tom, Mike and Bill Grennan; and sisters Sister Rose Grennan, Loretta 
Cady, Marie Stover, Margaret Daily and Kathleen William and an infant 
brother. A celebration of the funeral mass will be held at 11 A.M. on 
Thursday, February 24, 2022, at the St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic 
Church in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. Mary Catholic 
Cemetery in Russell.&nbsp; A vigil and rosary service will be held at 7 P.M. 
on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at the church.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 1
 P.M. to 5 P.M. Wednesday, February 23rd at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary in Russell. &nbsp;Memorials may be given to the St. Mary Queen of 
Angels Catholic Church and sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the 
funeral service arrangements.

Father James P. Grennan

August 31, 1937
 -
 February 16, 2022

An obituary and services are scheduled with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

August 31, 1937
 -
 February 16, 2022An obituary and services are scheduled with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Elaine Shewey

Wilma “Pat” Ann Goebel, 93, passed away February 16, 2022, at Hodgeman County Long Term Care Center, Jetmore.

She was born June 7, 1928, in Dodge City, the daughter of Lawrence 
William and Francis Philomena Peschka Irsik.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, 
she was a homemaker and known as the best cook ever!

She was a member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church and Altar 
Society in Jetmore, where she cleaned the rectory, did the laundry for 
the church and helped with funeral dinners.&nbsp; She enjoyed golfing and had
 a special love for all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. &nbsp;

On August 2, 1951, she married Nicholas L. Goebel in Dodge City.&nbsp; He passed away December 15, 2021.

Survivors include: three sons, Kim (Sue) Goebel, Overland Park, Bill 
Goebel and Lynn (Cindy) Goebel, both of Jetmore; four daughters, Susan 
(Scot) McKibbin and Barb (Russ) Hunt, both of Jetmore, Jane (Jerry) 
Clarke, Ness City, Mary Steckline, Overland Park; sister, Mary Lorraine 
Gibbons, Cory, NC; brother, Larry Irsik, Wichita; sixteen grandchildren 
and twenty-seven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Norbert, 
Stephen and Clarence Irsik; three sisters, Helen Gerber, Julia Shriwise,
 Elsie Vogel and a daughter-in-law, Susan M. Goebel.

Vigil and Rosary service will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at
 St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Jetmore.&nbsp; Memorial Mass will be at 10 
a.m. Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at the church with Father John Forkuoh
 presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at 
Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Fairmount 
Cemetery, Jetmore.

Memorials may be given to St. Lawrence Catholic Church or Hodgeman 
County Long Term Care Center in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663,&nbsp; Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Wilma “Pat” Ann Goebel, 93, passed away February 16, 2022, at Hodgeman County Long Term Care Center, Jetmore.She was born June 7, 1928, in Dodge City, the daughter of Lawrence 
William and Francis Philomena Peschka Irsik.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, 
she was a homemaker and known as the best cook ever!She was a member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church and Altar 
Society in Jetmore, where she cleaned the rectory, did the laundry for 
the church and helped with funeral dinners.&nbsp; She enjoyed golfing and had
 a special love for all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. &nbsp;On August 2, 1951, she married Nicholas L. Goebel in Dodge City.&nbsp; He passed away December 15, 2021.Survivors include: three sons, Kim (Sue) Goebel, Overland Park, Bill 
Goebel and Lynn (Cindy) Goebel, both of Jetmore; four daughters, Susan 
(Scot) McKibbin and Barb (Russ) Hunt, both of Jetmore, Jane (Jerry) 
Clarke, Ness City, Mary Steckline, Overland Park; sister, Mary Lorraine 
Gibbons, Cory, NC; brother, Larry Irsik, Wichita; sixteen grandchildren 
and twenty-seven great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Norbert, 
Stephen and Clarence Irsik; three sisters, Helen Gerber, Julia Shriwise,
 Elsie Vogel and a daughter-in-law, Susan M. Goebel.Vigil and Rosary service will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at
 St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Jetmore.&nbsp; Memorial Mass will be at 10 
a.m. Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at the church with Father John Forkuoh
 presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at 
Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Fairmount 
Cemetery, Jetmore.Memorials may be given to St. Lawrence Catholic Church or Hodgeman 
County Long Term Care Center in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663,&nbsp; Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;

Wilma 'Pat' Ann Goebel

William “Bill” C. Dooley, 85, passed away February 17, 2022, at Country Living of Larned.

He was born May 16, 1936, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the son of Carl Andrew and Esther Rose Miller Dooley.

A lifetime area resident, he was of the Christian faith. He was a 
teacher and served in the United States Army. He was a member of Phi 
Kappa Si Fraternity, Prairie Arts Unlimited, KNEA, and National 
Educators Association.

On June 20, 1961, he married Effie Kay Loyd in Marlin, Texas; she survives.

Other survivors include: son, Les (Sheila) Dooley, Larned; four 
daughters, Tammy (Joe) Rosenberg, St. John, Teresa (Maurice) Wahlbrink, 
Belton, Missouri, Carla (Rick) Lile, Larned, Trish Winberg, Belton, 
Missouri; sister, Katherine Dooley, Colorado Springs, Colorado; fifteen 
grandchildren, Devin, Zach, Terron, Josh, Austin, Jessica, Katie, Lyndi,
 Blake, Cory, Alex, Jonnie, Billie, Brianna, Cheyenne; and thirteen 
great grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 21, 2022, at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned with Jon McDonald, Lyle Fisher, 
Christina Creech, and Marleah Hedrick presiding. Visitation will be 1:00
 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Beckwith Mortuary, 
Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery with military graveside 
rites.

Memorials may be given to Country Living of Larned or Kindred Hospice
 in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>William “Bill” C. Dooley, 85, passed away February 17, 2022, at Country Living of Larned.He was born May 16, 1936, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the son of Carl Andrew and Esther Rose Miller Dooley.A lifetime area resident, he was of the Christian faith. He was a 
teacher and served in the United States Army. He was a member of Phi 
Kappa Si Fraternity, Prairie Arts Unlimited, KNEA, and National 
Educators Association.On June 20, 1961, he married Effie Kay Loyd in Marlin, Texas; she survives.Other survivors include: son, Les (Sheila) Dooley, Larned; four 
daughters, Tammy (Joe) Rosenberg, St. John, Teresa (Maurice) Wahlbrink, 
Belton, Missouri, Carla (Rick) Lile, Larned, Trish Winberg, Belton, 
Missouri; sister, Katherine Dooley, Colorado Springs, Colorado; fifteen 
grandchildren, Devin, Zach, Terron, Josh, Austin, Jessica, Katie, Lyndi,
 Blake, Cory, Alex, Jonnie, Billie, Brianna, Cheyenne; and thirteen 
great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents.Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 21, 2022, at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned with Jon McDonald, Lyle Fisher, 
Christina Creech, and Marleah Hedrick presiding. Visitation will be 1:00
 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Beckwith Mortuary, 
Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery with military graveside 
rites.Memorials may be given to Country Living of Larned or Kindred Hospice
 in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

William 'Bill' C. Dooley

He was 80 years old. Born July 13, 1941, in Sterling, Colorado. He passed away February 12,2022, at his home in Ellis, Kansas.

 Ervin married Judith (Sue) May Keeler February 3, 1963, in Bogue, Kansas, at Sue’s parents house. He dedicated his life to Jehovah in May 1974 in Russell, Kansas, in a horse trough on the same day his wife was baptized. Ervin and Sue had 4 children and 5 grandchildren 

He is preceded in death by his Son, Kevin Lee Keeler. Also, by both his Father and Mother: Willard &amp; Leta Keeler 

Survivors include: His wife, Sue Keeler. Daughters: Sheila and her husband Robert Arrington, and Lori and her husband Darren Wood. Son: Justin &amp; his wife Sarah Keeler Grandchildren: Ashley Keeler, Jared Keeler, Dalton Myers, Nathan Arrington, Brandon Arrington Ervin lived in Colorado with his parents. 

He moved a lot in his youth as his father worked on the railroad. He later vowed to never move his family around and to make sure his kids remained in the same school throughout their education. At one time, he lived in Damar, Kansas, as a youngster in a railroad boxcar with his parents. He also grew up in the Depot in Bogue, Kansas, where he graduated in Bogue. Ervin stayed at home until he married Sue, where they lived in Bogue. They started their family in Salina Kansas, moved to Glenville, Nebraska, and then back to Salina and then to Ellis in the late '60s. Ervin worked as a depot agent for many years, after the depots closed, he worked on the rails as a gandy dancer, maintaining the train track. Ervin took an early retirement in 1984 due to a job injury. Ervin &amp; Sue celebrated their 59th anniversary February 3,2022. 

We look forward to welcoming our dear father back in the resurrection as the Bible promises. “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out…” John 5:28,29 

Memorial Service will be held via zoom, February 20th, 2022. 

For further information, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:arringtonrs@yahoo.com">arringtonrs@yahoo.com</a>

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 </figure>Ervin Lee Keeler He was 80 years old. Born July 13, 1941, in Sterling, Colorado. He passed away February 12,2022, at his home in Ellis, Kansas. Ervin married Judith (Sue) May Keeler February 3, 1963, in Bogue, Kansas, at Sue’s parents house. He dedicated his life to Jehovah in May 1974 in Russell, Kansas, in a horse trough on the same day his wife was baptized. Ervin and Sue had 4 children and 5 grandchildren He is preceded in death by his Son, Kevin Lee Keeler. Also, by both his Father and Mother: Willard &amp; Leta Keeler Survivors include: His wife, Sue Keeler. Daughters: Sheila and her husband Robert Arrington, and Lori and her husband Darren Wood. Son: Justin &amp; his wife Sarah Keeler Grandchildren: Ashley Keeler, Jared Keeler, Dalton Myers, Nathan Arrington, Brandon Arrington Ervin lived in Colorado with his parents. He moved a lot in his youth as his father worked on the railroad. He later vowed to never move his family around and to make sure his kids remained in the same school throughout their education. At one time, he lived in Damar, Kansas, as a youngster in a railroad boxcar with his parents. He also grew up in the Depot in Bogue, Kansas, where he graduated in Bogue. Ervin stayed at home until he married Sue, where they lived in Bogue. They started their family in Salina Kansas, moved to Glenville, Nebraska, and then back to Salina and then to Ellis in the late '60s. Ervin worked as a depot agent for many years, after the depots closed, he worked on the rails as a gandy dancer, maintaining the train track. Ervin took an early retirement in 1984 due to a job injury. Ervin &amp; Sue celebrated their 59th anniversary February 3,2022. We look forward to welcoming our dear father back in the resurrection as the Bible promises. “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out…” John 5:28,29 Memorial Service will be held via zoom, February 20th, 2022. For further information, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:arringtonrs@yahoo.com">arringtonrs@yahoo.com</a>

Ervin Lee Keeler

Thomas Patrick Murphy, 69, passed away on February 16, 2022, at home 
in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on July 31, 1952, to Patrick and 
Francis (Sooby) Murphy. He married Carol Lindholm in Great Bend, Kansas 
in 1984.

Thomas was a lifetime resident of Great Bend. He served in the Army 
as a leader of the K-9 core during the Vietnam War. The conflict ended 
prior to his deployment. He worked for 32 years as a critical care and 
ER nurse, which he loved. Thomas also was a spiritual person, being 
adopted into the Ioway Tribe and building Native American sweat lodges, 
as well as being a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed 
camping and spending time with his loved ones.

Survivors include his wife of the home; a son, Josh Murphy of 
Manhattan, Kansas; and one sister, Margaret Dipman of Lawrence, Kansas. 
He is preceded in death by his parents.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A private 
family service will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Memorials 
can be made to the First Presbyterian Church or Golden Belt Humane 
Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Thomas Patrick Murphy, 69, passed away on February 16, 2022, at home 
in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on July 31, 1952, to Patrick and 
Francis (Sooby) Murphy. He married Carol Lindholm in Great Bend, Kansas 
in 1984.Thomas was a lifetime resident of Great Bend. He served in the Army 
as a leader of the K-9 core during the Vietnam War. The conflict ended 
prior to his deployment. He worked for 32 years as a critical care and 
ER nurse, which he loved. Thomas also was a spiritual person, being 
adopted into the Ioway Tribe and building Native American sweat lodges, 
as well as being a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed 
camping and spending time with his loved ones.Survivors include his wife of the home; a son, Josh Murphy of 
Manhattan, Kansas; and one sister, Margaret Dipman of Lawrence, Kansas. 
He is preceded in death by his parents.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A private 
family service will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Memorials 
can be made to the First Presbyterian Church or Golden Belt Humane 
Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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