Earl William Bartholomew, 38, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 
2022, at Baylor, Scott and White Medical Center in College Station, 
Texas.

Earl was born on September 9, 1983, in Dodge City, Kansas, the son of 
Lane T. Bartholomew, and Mary F. (Babb) Bartholomew.&nbsp; He was raised in 
Dodge City. &nbsp;After an early graduation from Dodge City High School in 
December of 2001, Earl enlisted into the Army on January 15, 2002.&nbsp; 
After being stationed in Vicenza, Italy with the 173rd 
Airborne, he was deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with 
duty in Iraq from March 2003 to February 2004, and finished out his 
service at Fort Polk, Louisiana in January 2006. &nbsp;Earl went on to 
graduate with a dual degree from Texas State University in San Marcos, 
Texas in August 2010, after which he joined the College Station Police 
Department.&nbsp; Upon graduating from the TEEX Police Academy, he served in 
the Patrol and Criminal Investigation Division.&nbsp; He would later serve as
 a reserve deputy for the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office, while 
working towards obtaining his realtors license.&nbsp; In January 2018, Earl 
joined the team he called “family” at the Lester Realtor Group of 
College Station, Texas where he continued to serve his community until 
his death.

Earl is survived by his father, Lane T. Bartholomew and mother, Mary F.&nbsp; (Babb) Bartholomew of Dodge City.&nbsp; One son, Thomas Wyatt Bartholomew 
and mother Renae of Mobile, Alabama; Three brothers, Robert Ridgway and 
wife Louise, Louisville, Kentucky, Ray Ridgway Jr. and wife Susan, Dodge
 City and Jeff Ridgway and wife Brandy, Hays, Kansas; sister; Peggy Falk
 and husband Detlaf of Germany, as well as extended family including 
several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be Friday, February 18, 2022, at 10:30am at the 
Christ United Methodist Church in College Station and a Celebration of 
Life will be held in Dodge City, Kansas in the near future.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Thomas Wyatt 
Bartholomew Memorial (Earl’s Son); Mission 22; or College Station Police
 Department Officers Association all in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 
1901 N 14th Ave, Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

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 </figure>Earl William Bartholomew, 38, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 
2022, at Baylor, Scott and White Medical Center in College Station, 
Texas.Earl was born on September 9, 1983, in Dodge City, Kansas, the son of 
Lane T. Bartholomew, and Mary F. (Babb) Bartholomew.&nbsp; He was raised in 
Dodge City. &nbsp;After an early graduation from Dodge City High School in 
December of 2001, Earl enlisted into the Army on January 15, 2002.&nbsp; 
After being stationed in Vicenza, Italy with the 173rd 
Airborne, he was deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with 
duty in Iraq from March 2003 to February 2004, and finished out his 
service at Fort Polk, Louisiana in January 2006. &nbsp;Earl went on to 
graduate with a dual degree from Texas State University in San Marcos, 
Texas in August 2010, after which he joined the College Station Police 
Department.&nbsp; Upon graduating from the TEEX Police Academy, he served in 
the Patrol and Criminal Investigation Division.&nbsp; He would later serve as
 a reserve deputy for the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office, while 
working towards obtaining his realtors license.&nbsp; In January 2018, Earl 
joined the team he called “family” at the Lester Realtor Group of 
College Station, Texas where he continued to serve his community until 
his death.Earl is survived by his father, Lane T. Bartholomew and mother, Mary F.&nbsp; (Babb) Bartholomew of Dodge City.&nbsp; One son, Thomas Wyatt Bartholomew 
and mother Renae of Mobile, Alabama; Three brothers, Robert Ridgway and 
wife Louise, Louisville, Kentucky, Ray Ridgway Jr. and wife Susan, Dodge
 City and Jeff Ridgway and wife Brandy, Hays, Kansas; sister; Peggy Falk
 and husband Detlaf of Germany, as well as extended family including 
several nieces and nephews.Memorial service will be Friday, February 18, 2022, at 10:30am at the 
Christ United Methodist Church in College Station and a Celebration of 
Life will be held in Dodge City, Kansas in the near future.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Thomas Wyatt 
Bartholomew Memorial (Earl’s Son); Mission 22; or College Station Police
 Department Officers Association all in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 
1901 N 14th Ave, Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

Earl William Bartholomew

Longtime Goodland, KS resident Beatrice “Bea” Driver, 92, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at the Cheyenne County Village in St. Francis, KS.

Beatrice Mary (Beckman) (Struckhoff) Driver was born on January 28, 1930, to William H. and Anna Catherine (Robben) Beckman at home on the farm in Menlo, KS. &nbsp;She attended grades 1-12 at the Menlo School. &nbsp;After graduation, she worked at Hoxie State Bank. &nbsp;In 1952, she married Charles Struckhoff. &nbsp;To this union, two children were born; Mark Charles and Mary Beth. &nbsp;

In 1962, the couple would move from Grinnell, KS to Goodland, KS, where Bea would remain until she entered the Cheyenne County Village in St. Francis in November of 2019. &nbsp;Bea worked as both a secretary to the couple’s business, S &amp; H Drilling, and as a housewife. &nbsp;Bea and Charlie were active in the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. &nbsp;Her favorite hobbies were golf, gardening and bowling. &nbsp;On December 12, 1983, Bea married Dr. R.K. Driver. &nbsp;With this marriage, the family grew with two stepsons Kirby Kay and Kenton Ray. &nbsp;At this time she was employed by Eagle TV and remained there until her retirement.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Dr. R.K. Driver, her son Mark Charles Struckhoff, stepson Kirby Kay Driver; her brothers William (Gerri) Beckman, Francis (Rita) Beckman, James (Hankie) Beckman, Charles (Margie) Beckman, Robert Beckman, Dennis Beckman, a sister Rose Marie (Douglas) Hartman and a brother-in-law Ben Ostmeyer.

She is survived by a daughter Mary Beth (Keith) Zweygardt of St. Francis, KS, a stepson Dr. K.D. (Dr. Stacy Clark-Driver) Driver of Salina, KS; two grandsons Kaleb (Sophie White) Zwick of McPherson, KS and Oskar&nbsp;Okeson&nbsp;of Sharon Springs, KS; six step grandsons Kirby (Brenda) Driver II of Oak Point, TX, Benjamin Driver of Salina, KS, Dillan (Tiffany) Zweygardt of San Antonio, TX, Drew (ShayLinn) Zweygardt of St. Francis, KS, Ty (Justice) Zweygardt of Colby, KS and Brock (Briell) Zweygardt of Wamego, KS; 2 step granddaughters Kelly Driver of Pilot Point, TX and Bailey Driver of Kansas City, KS, 7 step great grandsons and 4 step great granddaughters, and a sister Anna Belle Ostmeyer of Hoxie, KS.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 10:30 AM MT at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Goodland with Father David Michael officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Goodland Cemetery. &nbsp;No visitation will be held.

Memorial contributions may be designated to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

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

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

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 </figure>Longtime Goodland, KS resident Beatrice “Bea” Driver, 92, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at the Cheyenne County Village in St. Francis, KS.Beatrice Mary (Beckman) (Struckhoff) Driver was born on January 28, 1930, to William H. and Anna Catherine (Robben) Beckman at home on the farm in Menlo, KS. &nbsp;She attended grades 1-12 at the Menlo School. &nbsp;After graduation, she worked at Hoxie State Bank. &nbsp;In 1952, she married Charles Struckhoff. &nbsp;To this union, two children were born; Mark Charles and Mary Beth. &nbsp;In 1962, the couple would move from Grinnell, KS to Goodland, KS, where Bea would remain until she entered the Cheyenne County Village in St. Francis in November of 2019. &nbsp;Bea worked as both a secretary to the couple’s business, S &amp; H Drilling, and as a housewife. &nbsp;Bea and Charlie were active in the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. &nbsp;Her favorite hobbies were golf, gardening and bowling. &nbsp;On December 12, 1983, Bea married Dr. R.K. Driver. &nbsp;With this marriage, the family grew with two stepsons Kirby Kay and Kenton Ray. &nbsp;At this time she was employed by Eagle TV and remained there until her retirement.Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Dr. R.K. Driver, her son Mark Charles Struckhoff, stepson Kirby Kay Driver; her brothers William (Gerri) Beckman, Francis (Rita) Beckman, James (Hankie) Beckman, Charles (Margie) Beckman, Robert Beckman, Dennis Beckman, a sister Rose Marie (Douglas) Hartman and a brother-in-law Ben Ostmeyer.She is survived by a daughter Mary Beth (Keith) Zweygardt of St. Francis, KS, a stepson Dr. K.D. (Dr. Stacy Clark-Driver) Driver of Salina, KS; two grandsons Kaleb (Sophie White) Zwick of McPherson, KS and Oskar&nbsp;Okeson&nbsp;of Sharon Springs, KS; six step grandsons Kirby (Brenda) Driver II of Oak Point, TX, Benjamin Driver of Salina, KS, Dillan (Tiffany) Zweygardt of San Antonio, TX, Drew (ShayLinn) Zweygardt of St. Francis, KS, Ty (Justice) Zweygardt of Colby, KS and Brock (Briell) Zweygardt of Wamego, KS; 2 step granddaughters Kelly Driver of Pilot Point, TX and Bailey Driver of Kansas City, KS, 7 step great grandsons and 4 step great granddaughters, and a sister Anna Belle Ostmeyer of Hoxie, KS.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 10:30 AM MT at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Goodland with Father David Michael officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Goodland Cemetery. &nbsp;No visitation will be held.Memorial contributions may be designated to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Beatrice 'Bea' Mary (Beckman) Driver

Larena Jane O’Brien of Dighton, Kansas passed away February 14, 2022, at 
Scott County Hospital. She was born August 13, 1963, in Garden City, 
Kansas the daughter of Delmer and Marie (Shaffer) Speer. She attended 
Dighton Grade School and Dighton High School. 
On September 6, 1980, Larena married Eugene O’Brien. To this union three 
sons were born, Damion, Bailey, and Jesse. She companioned with Danny 
James for 15 years until his passing on December 28, 2016. 
Larena was a hard worker, she ran her own lawn and tree service for many
 years. She also helped her Dad and Uncle Roger during wheat harvest, 
operating a combine. She served as a meter maid for Lane Scott Electric,
 served on the Lane County Election Board, and served as a scout leader.
 Larena was currently employed at the Kwik Shop of Dighton, you could 
always plan to have her famous deviled eggs at the holiday family 
dinners. 
Larena in her younger years played women’s slow pitch softball and 
bowled on Monday Nite Mixed League with Danny. She loved being a grandma
 to her grandkids. 
She is survived by her Mother- Marie Speer of Dighton, Sister- Kathy 
Speer of Dighton, Three Sons- Damion O’Brien of Lawrence, Kansas, Bailey
 O’Brien (Sandi) of Mountain Home, Arkansas, and Jesse O’Brien (Brandi) 
of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Stepdaughters- Bridgett James of Dighton,
 Abby James, and Dale James both of Hays, Kansas, Grandchildren- Taylor 
O’Brien, Kellen O’Brien, Kendall O’Brien, and Tanner Stacy, her 
Companion- Dave McKinney, as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, 
nephews, cousins, and friends. 
She is preceded in death by her Grandparents, Father- Delmer Speer, Companion- Danny James, and Stepdaughter- Hope James. 
A visitation will be held Saturday February 19, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 
8:00 p.m. at Boomhower Funeral Home of Dighton with family present from 
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Memorial contributions on suggested to the Larena
 O’Brien memorial fund in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. A private 
family burial will be held at a later date. Condolences may be posted by
 visiting www.garnandfuneralhomes.com 
Boomhower Funeral Home, 145 N. Wichita, P.O. Box 891, Dighton, Kansas 67839&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Larena Jane O’Brien of Dighton, Kansas passed away February 14, 2022, at 
Scott County Hospital. She was born August 13, 1963, in Garden City, 
Kansas the daughter of Delmer and Marie (Shaffer) Speer. She attended 
Dighton Grade School and Dighton High School. 
On September 6, 1980, Larena married Eugene O’Brien. To this union three 
sons were born, Damion, Bailey, and Jesse. She companioned with Danny 
James for 15 years until his passing on December 28, 2016. 
Larena was a hard worker, she ran her own lawn and tree service for many
 years. She also helped her Dad and Uncle Roger during wheat harvest, 
operating a combine. She served as a meter maid for Lane Scott Electric,
 served on the Lane County Election Board, and served as a scout leader.
 Larena was currently employed at the Kwik Shop of Dighton, you could 
always plan to have her famous deviled eggs at the holiday family 
dinners. 
Larena in her younger years played women’s slow pitch softball and 
bowled on Monday Nite Mixed League with Danny. She loved being a grandma
 to her grandkids. 
She is survived by her Mother- Marie Speer of Dighton, Sister- Kathy 
Speer of Dighton, Three Sons- Damion O’Brien of Lawrence, Kansas, Bailey
 O’Brien (Sandi) of Mountain Home, Arkansas, and Jesse O’Brien (Brandi) 
of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Stepdaughters- Bridgett James of Dighton,
 Abby James, and Dale James both of Hays, Kansas, Grandchildren- Taylor 
O’Brien, Kellen O’Brien, Kendall O’Brien, and Tanner Stacy, her 
Companion- Dave McKinney, as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, 
nephews, cousins, and friends. 
She is preceded in death by her Grandparents, Father- Delmer Speer, Companion- Danny James, and Stepdaughter- Hope James. 
A visitation will be held Saturday February 19, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 
8:00 p.m. at Boomhower Funeral Home of Dighton with family present from 
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Memorial contributions on suggested to the Larena
 O’Brien memorial fund in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. A private 
family burial will be held at a later date. Condolences may be posted by
 visiting www.garnandfuneralhomes.com 
Boomhower Funeral Home, 145 N. Wichita, P.O. Box 891, Dighton, Kansas 67839&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Larena O'Brien

Rodney&nbsp;Hanson,
 86,&nbsp;passed away on&nbsp;February 7th, 2022, in Tucson, AZ. &nbsp;Rod is survived 
by three of his four children, daughter&nbsp;Heidi&nbsp;(Galen)&nbsp;Kryger&nbsp;(Tucson, 
AZ),&nbsp;son&nbsp;Sid (Carrie)&nbsp;Hanson&nbsp;(Overland Park, KS),&nbsp;son Darren 
(Nadine) Hanson&nbsp;(Tucson, AZ),&nbsp;and his daughter-in-law Caroline 
Hanson&nbsp;(Tucson, AZ);&nbsp;eleven grandchildren,&nbsp;Christopher, Todd, Kyle, 
Heather, Spencer, Marissa, Jason, Katie, Morgan, Lauren, and 
Catherine;&nbsp;as well as&nbsp;seven&nbsp;great grandchildren,&nbsp;Liam,&nbsp;Sophia,&nbsp;Harlan, 
Hunter, Nora,&nbsp;Leland, and Lillian.&nbsp;&nbsp;He&nbsp;was preceded in death&nbsp;by&nbsp;his wife
 Eleanor Verlee Hanson, his son Stuart Hanson,&nbsp;a great granddaughter 
Ellie Hanson,&nbsp;his&nbsp;parents,&nbsp;brothers&nbsp;“Pat”, Mark&nbsp;and&nbsp;Sidney, 
and&nbsp;sister&nbsp;Virginia&nbsp;Kennedy&nbsp;(Hanson).

Clarence
 and Hessie Hanson welcomed their youngest child Rodney&nbsp;who&nbsp;was born 
on&nbsp;April 20th, 1935 in Salina, KS. &nbsp;He grew up&nbsp;and helped his father 
farm&nbsp;in Assaria, KS and graduated from Assaria High School in 1953. 
&nbsp;After graduation Rod&nbsp;served in the U.S. Army for several years and was 
stationed in West Germany.&nbsp;&nbsp;After his discharge from the Army, 
he&nbsp;returned back to Assaria and married his childhood sweetheart Eleanor
 Verlee Perrill in&nbsp;September 1957.&nbsp;Rod and Verlee lived in&nbsp;Hays&nbsp;KS while
 he&nbsp;attended Fort Hays State&nbsp;College&nbsp;in Hays, KS and graduated in 1960 
with a&nbsp;BS&nbsp;degree in Mathematics.&nbsp;

Rod
 worked for the Bureau of Standards and then BellAerospace in Boulder 
CO&nbsp;then moving with Bell Aerospace to Tucson AZ&nbsp;in 1967.&nbsp;He was 
instrumental in figuring out communication locations around the world to
 communicate with both manned and unmanned Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo 
missions. &nbsp;As the Vietnam War was closing Rod settled into a position 
with the Department of Defense at Fort Huachuca Army Base. Rod worked in
 a number of areas including satellite communications and was an early 
user of GPS when it was still “Top Secret”. He finished his career as 
the Area Frequency Coordinator for southern Arizona. He retired in 2007.

Rod
 was happiest&nbsp;when he was around his children,grandchildren, 
and&nbsp;all&nbsp;other family members. &nbsp;He and&nbsp;his wife&nbsp;Verlee,&nbsp;attended 
countless events that their children and grandchildren&nbsp;participated in, 
including concerts, performances, baseball/softball&nbsp;games and soccer 
gamesjust to name a few. &nbsp;Rod had a very caring heart and loved his 
family fiercely. He was deeply committed to his children and 
grandchildren and loved to see&nbsp;them&nbsp;grow and learn.

Rod&nbsp;was
 a family historian of sorts and loved to share memories and stories 
about family, farming and growing up in central Kansas.&nbsp;He would set you
 straight if he thought you remembered something that&nbsp;wasn’t quite 
right.&nbsp;One of Rod’s highlights in later years was to attend the Assaria 
High School reunion every year where he could reconnect with not only 
his cousins and family&nbsp;but with classmates and friends he grew up with.

Rod’s
 presence as a father, grandfather, and friend givingadvice and 
counsel&nbsp;will be&nbsp;dearly&nbsp;missed. &nbsp;As per&nbsp;Rod’s request, there will be a 
private family memorial service at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;To honor&nbsp;Rod’s&nbsp;legacy 
and in his&nbsp;memory,&nbsp;Rod requested that&nbsp;in-lieu of flowers, donations be 
made&nbsp;to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS, 66675.

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 </figure>Rodney&nbsp;Hanson,
 86,&nbsp;passed away on&nbsp;February 7th, 2022, in Tucson, AZ. &nbsp;Rod is survived 
by three of his four children, daughter&nbsp;Heidi&nbsp;(Galen)&nbsp;Kryger&nbsp;(Tucson, 
AZ),&nbsp;son&nbsp;Sid (Carrie)&nbsp;Hanson&nbsp;(Overland Park, KS),&nbsp;son Darren 
(Nadine) Hanson&nbsp;(Tucson, AZ),&nbsp;and his daughter-in-law Caroline 
Hanson&nbsp;(Tucson, AZ);&nbsp;eleven grandchildren,&nbsp;Christopher, Todd, Kyle, 
Heather, Spencer, Marissa, Jason, Katie, Morgan, Lauren, and 
Catherine;&nbsp;as well as&nbsp;seven&nbsp;great grandchildren,&nbsp;Liam,&nbsp;Sophia,&nbsp;Harlan, 
Hunter, Nora,&nbsp;Leland, and Lillian.&nbsp;&nbsp;He&nbsp;was preceded in death&nbsp;by&nbsp;his wife
 Eleanor Verlee Hanson, his son Stuart Hanson,&nbsp;a great granddaughter 
Ellie Hanson,&nbsp;his&nbsp;parents,&nbsp;brothers&nbsp;“Pat”, Mark&nbsp;and&nbsp;Sidney, 
and&nbsp;sister&nbsp;Virginia&nbsp;Kennedy&nbsp;(Hanson).Clarence
 and Hessie Hanson welcomed their youngest child Rodney&nbsp;who&nbsp;was born 
on&nbsp;April 20th, 1935 in Salina, KS. &nbsp;He grew up&nbsp;and helped his father 
farm&nbsp;in Assaria, KS and graduated from Assaria High School in 1953. 
&nbsp;After graduation Rod&nbsp;served in the U.S. Army for several years and was 
stationed in West Germany.&nbsp;&nbsp;After his discharge from the Army, 
he&nbsp;returned back to Assaria and married his childhood sweetheart Eleanor
 Verlee Perrill in&nbsp;September 1957.&nbsp;Rod and Verlee lived in&nbsp;Hays&nbsp;KS while
 he&nbsp;attended Fort Hays State&nbsp;College&nbsp;in Hays, KS and graduated in 1960 
with a&nbsp;BS&nbsp;degree in Mathematics.&nbsp;Rod
 worked for the Bureau of Standards and then BellAerospace in Boulder 
CO&nbsp;then moving with Bell Aerospace to Tucson AZ&nbsp;in 1967.&nbsp;He was 
instrumental in figuring out communication locations around the world to
 communicate with both manned and unmanned Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo 
missions. &nbsp;As the Vietnam War was closing Rod settled into a position 
with the Department of Defense at Fort Huachuca Army Base. Rod worked in
 a number of areas including satellite communications and was an early 
user of GPS when it was still “Top Secret”. He finished his career as 
the Area Frequency Coordinator for southern Arizona. He retired in 2007.Rod
 was happiest&nbsp;when he was around his children,grandchildren, 
and&nbsp;all&nbsp;other family members. &nbsp;He and&nbsp;his wife&nbsp;Verlee,&nbsp;attended 
countless events that their children and grandchildren&nbsp;participated in, 
including concerts, performances, baseball/softball&nbsp;games and soccer 
gamesjust to name a few. &nbsp;Rod had a very caring heart and loved his 
family fiercely. He was deeply committed to his children and 
grandchildren and loved to see&nbsp;them&nbsp;grow and learn.Rod&nbsp;was
 a family historian of sorts and loved to share memories and stories 
about family, farming and growing up in central Kansas.&nbsp;He would set you
 straight if he thought you remembered something that&nbsp;wasn’t quite 
right.&nbsp;One of Rod’s highlights in later years was to attend the Assaria 
High School reunion every year where he could reconnect with not only 
his cousins and family&nbsp;but with classmates and friends he grew up with.Rod’s
 presence as a father, grandfather, and friend givingadvice and 
counsel&nbsp;will be&nbsp;dearly&nbsp;missed. &nbsp;As per&nbsp;Rod’s request, there will be a 
private family memorial service at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;To honor&nbsp;Rod’s&nbsp;legacy 
and in his&nbsp;memory,&nbsp;Rod requested that&nbsp;in-lieu of flowers, donations be 
made&nbsp;to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS, 66675.

Rodney Allen 'Rod' Hanson 

Robert J. Loflin, age 80, of Warren, AR died Monday, February 14th, 2022, at
 the Bradley County Medical Center. He was born August 22nd, 1941, in 
Leoti, Kansas a son of the late Joe Loflin and Myrtle Olsen Loflin. He 
spent his whole career in Aviation, he was a retired commercial airlines
 pilot and he spent 20 years with the Federal Aviation Administration. 
Robert served his country as a United States Army veteran, with 4 years 
of service. Also preceding him in are brothers Walt, Elvon, Ken, Waldo, 
Art and Ed Loflin. 
Robert is survived by his domestic partner, Mrs. Stella M. Nierwinski, 
Warren, AR, His daughter Charla L. Johnson and spouse Todd, Omaha, Neb. 
One grandchild Renee Johnson, Omaha, Neb. Brothers Jim Loflin, Denver, 
CO. and Larry Loflin, Leoti, Kansas. 
Graveside services 1:00PM Monday, February 21st, 2022, at Leoti Cemetery 
in Leoti, Kansas. Visitation is before the graveside service in Leoti 
Cemetery. www.frazerfuneralhome.com

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 the Bradley County Medical Center. He was born August 22nd, 1941, in 
Leoti, Kansas a son of the late Joe Loflin and Myrtle Olsen Loflin. He 
spent his whole career in Aviation, he was a retired commercial airlines
 pilot and he spent 20 years with the Federal Aviation Administration. 
Robert served his country as a United States Army veteran, with 4 years 
of service. Also preceding him in are brothers Walt, Elvon, Ken, Waldo, 
Art and Ed Loflin. 
Robert is survived by his domestic partner, Mrs. Stella M. Nierwinski, 
Warren, AR, His daughter Charla L. Johnson and spouse Todd, Omaha, Neb. 
One grandchild Renee Johnson, Omaha, Neb. Brothers Jim Loflin, Denver, 
CO. and Larry Loflin, Leoti, Kansas. 
Graveside services 1:00PM Monday, February 21st, 2022, at Leoti Cemetery 
in Leoti, Kansas. Visitation is before the graveside service in Leoti 
Cemetery. www.frazerfuneralhome.com

Robert J. Loflin

Michael “Todd” Alexander, age 57, of Hays, Kansas died Monday, February 14, 2022, at his home. &nbsp;He was born December 4, 1964, at Shawnee Mission, Kansas to Dale Franklin Alexander and Mary Michele (Leary). &nbsp;He married Mendi (Lattin) Anschutz and they later separated.

He owned and operated Home Health Care Services of Western Kansas for 25 years. &nbsp;He grew up in Denver, and was a 1983 graduate John F. Kennedy High School. During high school he was active in &nbsp;track and football. &nbsp;He was graduate of the University of Northern Colorado at Greeley with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. &nbsp;He attended St. Joseph Catholic Church, enjoyed motor cycles, dirt bikes, fast cars, jet skis and going to the lake. &nbsp;

Survivors include his children, Monica Alexander, North Glenn, CO; Shelby Lynn Alexander, Hays, KS; Easton Alexander, Hays, KS; his grandchildren, Julies Alexander, Ayla Alexander, Domonic Alexander; his father, Dale F. Alexander and wife, Joyce, Aurora, CO; his mother, Mary Michele Alexander, Hays, KS; his brother, Toby D. Alexander and wife, Karen, Hays, KS; his sister&nbsp;Milissa&nbsp;Alexander, Hays, KS; his nephew, Jacob Alexander, Hays, KS; his children’s mother, Mendi Anschutz and husband, Michael, Hays, KS.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl and Agnes Alexander; Robert and&nbsp;Alyce&nbsp;Leary.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date with inurnment in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials payable to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of&nbsp;care of&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>Michael “Todd” Alexander, age 57, of Hays, Kansas died Monday, February 14, 2022, at his home. &nbsp;He was born December 4, 1964, at Shawnee Mission, Kansas to Dale Franklin Alexander and Mary Michele (Leary). &nbsp;He married Mendi (Lattin) Anschutz and they later separated.He owned and operated Home Health Care Services of Western Kansas for 25 years. &nbsp;He grew up in Denver, and was a 1983 graduate John F. Kennedy High School. During high school he was active in &nbsp;track and football. &nbsp;He was graduate of the University of Northern Colorado at Greeley with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. &nbsp;He attended St. Joseph Catholic Church, enjoyed motor cycles, dirt bikes, fast cars, jet skis and going to the lake. &nbsp;Survivors include his children, Monica Alexander, North Glenn, CO; Shelby Lynn Alexander, Hays, KS; Easton Alexander, Hays, KS; his grandchildren, Julies Alexander, Ayla Alexander, Domonic Alexander; his father, Dale F. Alexander and wife, Joyce, Aurora, CO; his mother, Mary Michele Alexander, Hays, KS; his brother, Toby D. Alexander and wife, Karen, Hays, KS; his sister&nbsp;Milissa&nbsp;Alexander, Hays, KS; his nephew, Jacob Alexander, Hays, KS; his children’s mother, Mendi Anschutz and husband, Michael, Hays, KS.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl and Agnes Alexander; Robert and&nbsp;Alyce&nbsp;Leary.A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date with inurnment in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials payable to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of&nbsp;care of&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Michael 'Todd' Alexander

Wednesday, June 3rd, 1931-Tuesday, February 15th, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Wednesday, June 3rd, 1931-Tuesday, February 15th, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Alvina 'Vicki' Smith (Sattler)

Jorita Sue Henry passed through heaven’s gates to the great beyond on a 
cold wintry morning surrounded by a fresh whitewash of snow, love and 
light on February 4, 2022, in Garden City, Kansas, at the age of 62. She
 was born August 12, 1959, in Washington, Kansas, to Treva Gayle Henry and
 Larry Gay Henry. 
 She was preceded in death by her parents Larry Henry in November of
 2012 and Treva Henry in April of 2015 as well as many lifelong friends 
and family members whom she missed dearly. 
 Survivors include one son and three granddaughters: Scott Henry, 
Mariel Henry, Sophia Henry, and Cameron Henry all residing in Garden 
City. 
 As a child she grew up with 4-H receiving accolades for a multitude 
of projects and activities at various locations around Kansas. After 
graduating from Goodland High School in 1977, she went on to Colby 
Community College and ended up at Fort Hays State University where she 
became a member of the Clovia House sorority, graduating with honors 
receiving her BS Degree. Eventually going back to FHSU where she again 
graduated with honors this time receiving her Bachelor of Science degree
 in Nursing in 2002. She then went on to be the Director of Nursing at 
several facilities around the State of Kansas where she established a 
dictation of being a steadfast caring steward of the elderly and 
disabled. Spending countless hours of her life ensuring that thousands 
of people were given the absolute best care possible. Jorita was a quick-witted and caring woman who is loved by all that were touched by her 
ever so generous and kindhearted soul. She loved her son and 3 
grandchildren more than life itself always gushing about them with 
enthusiastic effervescence to all who would listen. 
 Jorita was a role model of strength, grace, thoughtfulness, 
generosity, selflessness and kindness, all the while being a wonderful 
matriarch to her family and great mentor to her friends. 
 The family thanks the staff at St. Catherine Hospital for their loving assistance. 
 Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022,&nbsp; at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City with Chaplain Michael Gonzalez 
officiating. The Service may also be viewed on Facebook Live on the 
Garnand Funeral Home Facebook page. Following the service, a reception 
from 3pm to 5 pm will be held at The First United Methodist Church’s 
Fellowship Hall, 1106 N Main St, Garden City, KS 67846. A private family
 burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family 
suggests memorials given to the family to help with Jorita’s 
Grandchildren’s education.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1645040105409.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Jorita Sue Henry passed through heaven’s gates to the great beyond on a 
cold wintry morning surrounded by a fresh whitewash of snow, love and 
light on February 4, 2022, in Garden City, Kansas, at the age of 62. She
 was born August 12, 1959, in Washington, Kansas, to Treva Gayle Henry and
 Larry Gay Henry. 
 She was preceded in death by her parents Larry Henry in November of
 2012 and Treva Henry in April of 2015 as well as many lifelong friends 
and family members whom she missed dearly. 
 Survivors include one son and three granddaughters: Scott Henry, 
Mariel Henry, Sophia Henry, and Cameron Henry all residing in Garden 
City. 
 As a child she grew up with 4-H receiving accolades for a multitude 
of projects and activities at various locations around Kansas. After 
graduating from Goodland High School in 1977, she went on to Colby 
Community College and ended up at Fort Hays State University where she 
became a member of the Clovia House sorority, graduating with honors 
receiving her BS Degree. Eventually going back to FHSU where she again 
graduated with honors this time receiving her Bachelor of Science degree
 in Nursing in 2002. She then went on to be the Director of Nursing at 
several facilities around the State of Kansas where she established a 
dictation of being a steadfast caring steward of the elderly and 
disabled. Spending countless hours of her life ensuring that thousands 
of people were given the absolute best care possible. Jorita was a quick-witted and caring woman who is loved by all that were touched by her 
ever so generous and kindhearted soul. She loved her son and 3 
grandchildren more than life itself always gushing about them with 
enthusiastic effervescence to all who would listen. 
 Jorita was a role model of strength, grace, thoughtfulness, 
generosity, selflessness and kindness, all the while being a wonderful 
matriarch to her family and great mentor to her friends. 
 The family thanks the staff at St. Catherine Hospital for their loving assistance. 
 Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022,&nbsp; at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City with Chaplain Michael Gonzalez 
officiating. The Service may also be viewed on Facebook Live on the 
Garnand Funeral Home Facebook page. Following the service, a reception 
from 3pm to 5 pm will be held at The First United Methodist Church’s 
Fellowship Hall, 1106 N Main St, Garden City, KS 67846. A private family
 burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family 
suggests memorials given to the family to help with Jorita’s 
Grandchildren’s education.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Jorita Sue Henry

Eldo F. Graham passed away Feb. 10, 2022, in Norton, KS at the age of
 92.&nbsp; He was born July 22, 1929, in Long Island, KS, the son of Forest 
&amp; Elsie (Hollingshead) Graham.

Survivors include his wife LaVerne of Norton; 3 sons, Timothy &amp; 
Greg of Norton &amp; Kent of Stockton; his daughter, Patricia Graham of 
Blairsville, GA; his brother Leo of Long Island; 2 sisters, Delores 
Patterson of Phillipsburg &amp; Eudora Hempler of Wamego; 12 
grandchildren &amp; 19 great grandchildren.

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

Eldo F. Graham passed away Feb. 10, 2022, in Norton, KS at the age of
 92.&nbsp; He was born July 22, 1929, in Long Island, KS, the son of Forest 
&amp; Elsie (Hollingshead) Graham.Survivors include his wife LaVerne of Norton; 3 sons, Timothy &amp; 
Greg of Norton &amp; Kent of Stockton; his daughter, Patricia Graham of 
Blairsville, GA; his brother Leo of Long Island; 2 sisters, Delores 
Patterson of Phillipsburg &amp; Eudora Hempler of Wamego; 12 
grandchildren &amp; 19 great grandchildren.Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A graveside service will be held at a later date.

Eldo F. Graham

Gladys Straub-Meier, 96, passed away peacefully February 11, 2022, at
 Azria Health Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born June 25, 1925, in Otis, to Jacob
 and Kate (Kellen) Moore.&nbsp; Gladys married Vernon Straub in July 1947, 
St. Peter &amp; Paul Catholic Church in Ellinwood.&nbsp; Vernon passed away 
in February 1974.&nbsp; She then married Leslie Meier in May 1976, in Great 
Bend.&nbsp; He died in January 2004.

Gladys, a long-time resident of Great Bend coming from Otis and 
Ellinwood, was a housekeeping manager at St. Rose Hospital and Central 
Kansas Medical Center.&nbsp; She was an avid fan of WWF and enjoyed playing 
slot machines and keeping up with current events on CNN and FOX News.&nbsp; 
She was also known as the family genealogist, collecting many 
generational family photos.

Survivors include two daughters, Judy Olson and husband David of 
Great Bend, and Janice Lisenby of Texarka, Ark.; four grandchildren, 
Mike Johnson and wife Jeni of Wichita, Brian Lisenby and wife Tracy of 
Texarkana, Ark., Melinda McPherson and husband James of Foreman, Ark, 
and Jeff Olson and wife Haley of Topeka; and five great grandchildren, 
Tiffany McPherson, Natalie McPherson, Kimberly McPherson, Landon Olson 
and Logan Olson.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Elmer Moore, Roy Moore 
and Vernon Moore; one sister, Marie Brack; and one son-in-law, Hal 
Lisenby.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A family 
graveside service will be held in April at the Great Bend Cemetery. 
Memorials have been designated to Gladys Meier Memorial Fund, in care of
 Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Gladys Straub-Meier, 96, passed away peacefully February 11, 2022, at
 Azria Health Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born June 25, 1925, in Otis, to Jacob
 and Kate (Kellen) Moore.&nbsp; Gladys married Vernon Straub in July 1947, 
St. Peter &amp; Paul Catholic Church in Ellinwood.&nbsp; Vernon passed away 
in February 1974.&nbsp; She then married Leslie Meier in May 1976, in Great 
Bend.&nbsp; He died in January 2004.Gladys, a long-time resident of Great Bend coming from Otis and 
Ellinwood, was a housekeeping manager at St. Rose Hospital and Central 
Kansas Medical Center.&nbsp; She was an avid fan of WWF and enjoyed playing 
slot machines and keeping up with current events on CNN and FOX News.&nbsp; 
She was also known as the family genealogist, collecting many 
generational family photos.Survivors include two daughters, Judy Olson and husband David of 
Great Bend, and Janice Lisenby of Texarka, Ark.; four grandchildren, 
Mike Johnson and wife Jeni of Wichita, Brian Lisenby and wife Tracy of 
Texarkana, Ark., Melinda McPherson and husband James of Foreman, Ark, 
and Jeff Olson and wife Haley of Topeka; and five great grandchildren, 
Tiffany McPherson, Natalie McPherson, Kimberly McPherson, Landon Olson 
and Logan Olson.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by three brothers, Elmer Moore, Roy Moore 
and Vernon Moore; one sister, Marie Brack; and one son-in-law, Hal 
Lisenby.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A family 
graveside service will be held in April at the Great Bend Cemetery. 
Memorials have been designated to Gladys Meier Memorial Fund, in care of
 Bryant Funeral Home.

Gladys Straub-Meier

Jerry Allen Cross passed away February 3, 2022, in Hill City, Kansas, at 
the age of 91. He was born August 6, 1930, in El Reno, Oklahoma, to Ruth 
Helen Cobb. He moved from Oklahoma to New Mexico and later to Colorado 
where met his wife, Bernice Uliberri. The couple was married September 
29, 1955, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and celebrated 59 years together. During 
this time, they raised nine children. Jerry and Bernice lived in many 
different states finally claiming Colorado and Kansas as home. 
 	It can be said that Jerry was a “Jack of all trades." He was a 
truck driver, heavy equipment operator, business owner and mechanic that
 could fix just about anything. He was always willing to help people 
out. There were stories of fixing cars, always stopping for a stranded 
motorist, teaching someone to drive, cleaning snow from driveways, 
pulling vehicles out of the mud, helping financially and maybe even 
picking up a hitchhiker or two. Jerry enjoyed hunting elk, fishing for 
trout and spending many hours talking on the CB. You could find Jerry, 
Bernice, and the kids along with the aunts, uncles and cousins camping, 
fishing or hunting in the mountains of Colorado. Hunting camp was one 
of his favorite places to be, another was behind the wheel, whether it 
be an 18-wheeler or just any vehicle would do. 
 	Jerry drove trucks for many years driving long hauls from coast to 
coast or the switch backs of Colorado in his log truck. He would often 
let the kids, and later the grandkids ride in the truck with him. He was
 known as “The Colorado Roadrunner” which later was shortened to “Double
 R”, he also gave his kids and most of his grandkids CB handles. It 
was said that he may have even let one of his daughters try chewing 
tobacco (better known as his bubble gum) and drink black coffee in one 
of those logging trucks. Later had a tough time explaining that one to 
mom. 
 	When the John Deere Company was in Colorado shooting commercials, 
and they needed a guide, someone told them, “Jerry Cross knows these 
hills like the back of his hand.” While guiding, the company noticed 
Jerry had skills as a mechanic, so he was offered a job. Jerry moved his
 family to Kansas. Jerry would later drive for the Salina Journal. Not 
being able to stay away from the big rigs, he bought a box truck and 
started hauling parts. Jerry and Bernice opened and operated “The 
Station” known as Cross Service in Albert, Kansas in 1989. Starting out
 as a mechanic shop and full-service gas station; it grew into a small 
convenience store and restaurant. The station became more than just a 
gas station. It became a place for family and friends to gather for 
good food, conversation, love and plenty of great times. 
 	Jerry liked spending time on the road. He would often load the 
family in the car on a Friday afternoon for a 10-hour drive, one way, to
 Colorado for the weekend showing up in the middle of the night. 
Talking to family and friends they remember his love for his dogs, 
camping, hunting, fishing, driving, his bubble gum and a shot of 
Peppermint Schnapps. 
 	 Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Helen and William 
Nabours; his wife Bernice; sons: Rocky Cross, Phillip Cross, and Jeffrey
 Cross. Leaving to mourn his passing are his sons: Dan Cross (Judy), of
 Ellis, Gary Cross, of Dolores, Colorado, Andrew “A.J” Cross (fiancé 
Melinda Eltiste), of Hill City, his daughters: Shawnee Cross of Albert, 
Elaine McKeever (Jeff), of Hill City, and Sadie Keith (Jan), of Otis; 
numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family, friends 
and his beloved dog Itty Bitty.
 	“Dad, when we see you again, we will bring our lunch and I’m sure 
one of us will have a car you would be willing to buy for five dollars 
and even offer to give us a ride home. The grandkids said to tell you 
there is something on your shirt! Dad you will be missed.”
 “Double R will be 10-7”

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Jerry-Allen-Cross?obId=23958240#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1645025614226.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Jerry Allen Cross passed away February 3, 2022, in Hill City, Kansas, at 
the age of 91. He was born August 6, 1930, in El Reno, Oklahoma, to Ruth 
Helen Cobb. He moved from Oklahoma to New Mexico and later to Colorado 
where met his wife, Bernice Uliberri. The couple was married September 
29, 1955, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and celebrated 59 years together. During 
this time, they raised nine children. Jerry and Bernice lived in many 
different states finally claiming Colorado and Kansas as home. 
 	It can be said that Jerry was a “Jack of all trades." He was a 
truck driver, heavy equipment operator, business owner and mechanic that
 could fix just about anything. He was always willing to help people 
out. There were stories of fixing cars, always stopping for a stranded 
motorist, teaching someone to drive, cleaning snow from driveways, 
pulling vehicles out of the mud, helping financially and maybe even 
picking up a hitchhiker or two. Jerry enjoyed hunting elk, fishing for 
trout and spending many hours talking on the CB. You could find Jerry, 
Bernice, and the kids along with the aunts, uncles and cousins camping, 
fishing or hunting in the mountains of Colorado. Hunting camp was one 
of his favorite places to be, another was behind the wheel, whether it 
be an 18-wheeler or just any vehicle would do. 
 	Jerry drove trucks for many years driving long hauls from coast to 
coast or the switch backs of Colorado in his log truck. He would often 
let the kids, and later the grandkids ride in the truck with him. He was
 known as “The Colorado Roadrunner” which later was shortened to “Double
 R”, he also gave his kids and most of his grandkids CB handles. It 
was said that he may have even let one of his daughters try chewing 
tobacco (better known as his bubble gum) and drink black coffee in one 
of those logging trucks. Later had a tough time explaining that one to 
mom. 
 	When the John Deere Company was in Colorado shooting commercials, 
and they needed a guide, someone told them, “Jerry Cross knows these 
hills like the back of his hand.” While guiding, the company noticed 
Jerry had skills as a mechanic, so he was offered a job. Jerry moved his
 family to Kansas. Jerry would later drive for the Salina Journal. Not 
being able to stay away from the big rigs, he bought a box truck and 
started hauling parts. Jerry and Bernice opened and operated “The 
Station” known as Cross Service in Albert, Kansas in 1989. Starting out
 as a mechanic shop and full-service gas station; it grew into a small 
convenience store and restaurant. The station became more than just a 
gas station. It became a place for family and friends to gather for 
good food, conversation, love and plenty of great times. 
 	Jerry liked spending time on the road. He would often load the 
family in the car on a Friday afternoon for a 10-hour drive, one way, to
 Colorado for the weekend showing up in the middle of the night. 
Talking to family and friends they remember his love for his dogs, 
camping, hunting, fishing, driving, his bubble gum and a shot of 
Peppermint Schnapps. 
 	 Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Helen and William 
Nabours; his wife Bernice; sons: Rocky Cross, Phillip Cross, and Jeffrey
 Cross. Leaving to mourn his passing are his sons: Dan Cross (Judy), of
 Ellis, Gary Cross, of Dolores, Colorado, Andrew “A.J” Cross (fiancé 
Melinda Eltiste), of Hill City, his daughters: Shawnee Cross of Albert, 
Elaine McKeever (Jeff), of Hill City, and Sadie Keith (Jan), of Otis; 
numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family, friends 
and his beloved dog Itty Bitty.
 	“Dad, when we see you again, we will bring our lunch and I’m sure 
one of us will have a car you would be willing to buy for five dollars 
and even offer to give us a ride home. The grandkids said to tell you 
there is something on your shirt! Dad you will be missed.”
 “Double R will be 10-7”Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Jerry-Allen-Cross?obId=23958240#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Jerry Allen Cross

Peggy Lee (Scott) Mans passed peacefully through heaven’s gates on 
February 15, 2022, in Satanta, Kansas. She was born December 21, 1928, 
in Ness County, Kansas, to Eva Maddy Scott and Ralph E. Scott. She was 
married in 1949 and preceded in death by her husband, Joseph R. Mans, in
 1968. She was also preceded by her parents and siblings, Bill Scott, 
Bonna Todd, Evelyn Richardson, Jerry Scott, and Larry Scott. 
Survivors include two sons and two daughters and their spouses: Scott 
Mans of Parkdale, Oregon. Linda Mans Leary and Pat Leary of Erie, 
Pennsylvania. Debra and Brad Fort of Ulysses, Kansas. Michael and Nora 
Mans of Sierra Vista, Arizona. 
Peggy leaves a legacy of nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren: 
Travis &amp; Lindsay Fort and son Crawford; Jeanette Leary Pascale &amp;
 Blaise Pascale and children Lillian &amp; Everett; Joseph Leary; Jordan
 &amp; Adam Castro, and sons Noah &amp; Ellis; Carolyn Leary Gallegos 
&amp; Tomas Gallegos; Patrick Leary; Joseph &amp; Kaley Mans; Michael 
Mans, and Dominic Mans. 
	After graduating from Utica High School and Brown Mackie Business 
College, Peggy married in St. Louis, Missouri. The couple lived in 
Salina before moving to Hays, Kansas. Peggy lived in Hays for forty 
years and retired to Bella Vista, Arkansas, in 1992. She moved to Erie, 
Pennsylvania, in 2010 and to Ulysses, Kansas, in 2017. Peggy has been 
“the rock” for her children. Following Joe’s death, she became a student
 at Fort Hays Kansas State College, stopping just short of a degree to 
become the executive secretary at their business department. She 
subsequently worked for the Hays offices of the IRS and Social Security.
 In retirement, Peggy worked a season at the information desk of Old 
Faithful Lodge in Yellowstone National Park. She became one of the early
 Creative Memories Consultants, teaching countless others to preserve 
their photo memories. The albums created for her family bring tremendous
 pleasure. In Bella Vista she was active in St. Bernard Catholic 
Church, the Women’s Club, V.F.W. Auxiliary and the Photography Club. 
Her lifelong interests were her family, photography, fitness and travel.
 She was there whenever needed to help and enjoy her children and 
grandchildren. 
Peggy’s smile could light up your day! A planner and organizer at 
heart, Peggy reached out to draw in so many friends over the years. She
 very rarely complained and her motto was “If you are feeling low, find 
someone to help. It will not only brighten their day, but yours as 
well.” She shared this Prayer of St. Francis when she saw anyone 
struggling: 
 “Do not look forward to what might happen tomorrow; The same
 everlasting Father who cares for you today, will take care of you 
tomorrow and every day. Either He will shield you from suffering, or He
 will give you unfailing strength to bear it.” 
Peggy was a role model of strength, grace, thoughtfulness and kindness. 
	The family thanks the staff at The Legacy at Parkview and Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital, 
Ulysses, Kansas and Satanta Long Term Care, Satanta, Kansas, for their 
loving assistance. A private family memorial service will be held at a 
later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American 
Macular Degeneration Foundation (https://www.macular.org/) in care of 
Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Avenue, Ulysses, Kansas, 67880 
Condolences may be posted by visiting www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1645025917904.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Peggy Lee (Scott) Mans passed peacefully through heaven’s gates on 
February 15, 2022, in Satanta, Kansas. She was born December 21, 1928, 
in Ness County, Kansas, to Eva Maddy Scott and Ralph E. Scott. She was 
married in 1949 and preceded in death by her husband, Joseph R. Mans, in
 1968. She was also preceded by her parents and siblings, Bill Scott, 
Bonna Todd, Evelyn Richardson, Jerry Scott, and Larry Scott. 
Survivors include two sons and two daughters and their spouses: Scott 
Mans of Parkdale, Oregon. Linda Mans Leary and Pat Leary of Erie, 
Pennsylvania. Debra and Brad Fort of Ulysses, Kansas. Michael and Nora 
Mans of Sierra Vista, Arizona. 
Peggy leaves a legacy of nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren: 
Travis &amp; Lindsay Fort and son Crawford; Jeanette Leary Pascale &amp;
 Blaise Pascale and children Lillian &amp; Everett; Joseph Leary; Jordan
 &amp; Adam Castro, and sons Noah &amp; Ellis; Carolyn Leary Gallegos 
&amp; Tomas Gallegos; Patrick Leary; Joseph &amp; Kaley Mans; Michael 
Mans, and Dominic Mans. 
	After graduating from Utica High School and Brown Mackie Business 
College, Peggy married in St. Louis, Missouri. The couple lived in 
Salina before moving to Hays, Kansas. Peggy lived in Hays for forty 
years and retired to Bella Vista, Arkansas, in 1992. She moved to Erie, 
Pennsylvania, in 2010 and to Ulysses, Kansas, in 2017. Peggy has been 
“the rock” for her children. Following Joe’s death, she became a student
 at Fort Hays Kansas State College, stopping just short of a degree to 
become the executive secretary at their business department. She 
subsequently worked for the Hays offices of the IRS and Social Security.
 In retirement, Peggy worked a season at the information desk of Old 
Faithful Lodge in Yellowstone National Park. She became one of the early
 Creative Memories Consultants, teaching countless others to preserve 
their photo memories. The albums created for her family bring tremendous
 pleasure. In Bella Vista she was active in St. Bernard Catholic 
Church, the Women’s Club, V.F.W. Auxiliary and the Photography Club. 
Her lifelong interests were her family, photography, fitness and travel.
 She was there whenever needed to help and enjoy her children and 
grandchildren. 
Peggy’s smile could light up your day! A planner and organizer at 
heart, Peggy reached out to draw in so many friends over the years. She
 very rarely complained and her motto was “If you are feeling low, find 
someone to help. It will not only brighten their day, but yours as 
well.” She shared this Prayer of St. Francis when she saw anyone 
struggling: 
 “Do not look forward to what might happen tomorrow; The same
 everlasting Father who cares for you today, will take care of you 
tomorrow and every day. Either He will shield you from suffering, or He
 will give you unfailing strength to bear it.” 
Peggy was a role model of strength, grace, thoughtfulness and kindness. 
	The family thanks the staff at The Legacy at Parkview and Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital, 
Ulysses, Kansas and Satanta Long Term Care, Satanta, Kansas, for their 
loving assistance. A private family memorial service will be held at a 
later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American 
Macular Degeneration Foundation (https://www.macular.org/) in care of 
Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Avenue, Ulysses, Kansas, 67880 
Condolences may be posted by visiting www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Peggy Lee (Scott) Mans

Magnild “Maggie” N. Berry, age 89 of Henderson, NE died Tuesday, 
December 21, 2021, at Henderson. She was born September 30, 1932, at 
Kindred, ND to Edward and Myrtle (Gram) Otterson. On December 15, 1951, 
she was married to Dranon “Roy” Berry in North Dakota. She was formerly a
 member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Scott City, KS. She enjoyed 
making crafts, crocheting, ceramics, cooking, and canning for her 
family. 
 
She is survived by her daughter Cheryl Seng of McCool Jct, NE, her 
granddaughter Nichole (Jamen) Hall of Seward, NE, great-grandchildren 
are Dathen, Evan, and Brielle Hall all of Seward, and her siblings Allen
 Otterson of Moorehead, MN, Annette Larson of Fargo, ND, and Elaine 
LeClaire of Carson City, NV. 
 
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, siblings Orel 
Otterson, Burnette Otterson, Loyce Overland, Marvin Otterson, and Ralph 
Otterson. 
​ 
Memorial&nbsp;services will&nbsp;be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2022, at
 Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas with Steve Payne 
presiding.

Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

Memorials may be sent to her family for later designation. 
&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1645021809710.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Magnild “Maggie” N. Berry, age 89 of Henderson, NE died Tuesday, 
December 21, 2021, at Henderson. She was born September 30, 1932, at 
Kindred, ND to Edward and Myrtle (Gram) Otterson. On December 15, 1951, 
she was married to Dranon “Roy” Berry in North Dakota. She was formerly a
 member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Scott City, KS. She enjoyed 
making crafts, crocheting, ceramics, cooking, and canning for her 
family. 
 
She is survived by her daughter Cheryl Seng of McCool Jct, NE, her 
granddaughter Nichole (Jamen) Hall of Seward, NE, great-grandchildren 
are Dathen, Evan, and Brielle Hall all of Seward, and her siblings Allen
 Otterson of Moorehead, MN, Annette Larson of Fargo, ND, and Elaine 
LeClaire of Carson City, NV. 
 
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, siblings Orel 
Otterson, Burnette Otterson, Loyce Overland, Marvin Otterson, and Ralph 
Otterson. 
​ 
Memorial&nbsp;services will&nbsp;be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2022, at
 Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas with Steve Payne 
presiding.Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.There will be no calling times.Memorials may be sent to her family for later designation. 
&nbsp;

Magnild 'Maggie' N. Berry

Cheryl D. O’Connell, age 68, passed away on Friday, February 11, 
2022, at the Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.&nbsp; 
She was born on October 21, 1953, in Kansas City,&nbsp; Missouri, the 
daughter of Louis Freeland and Patricia A. Casper.&nbsp; A resident of Scott 
City, Kansas since 2006 moving from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, she was a 
Radiologist Technologist for 25 years.

She was a member of the Baptist Faith and Abate of Kansas Chapter 13 and Highway Guardians.

On June 6, 2008, she married Neil O’Connell in Golden, Colorado.&nbsp; He survives.

Survivors include her Husband - Neil O’Connell of Scott City, Kansas,
 One Son - John “Jake” &amp; Amy Jones of Scott City, Kansas, Two 
Daughters - Suzan Gilbert of Garden City, Kansas, Shirkara Lumpkins of 
Newton, Kansas, One Brother - David Freeland of Illinois, Nine 
Grandchildren, and Two Great Grandchildren. &nbsp; &nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her Parents, Two Brothers - Lonnie 
“Ratty” Freeland, and Two Grandchildren - Trent Truax and Hunter Truax.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 26, 
2022, at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. Kyle 
Evans presiding.

Memorials may be written to the Cheryl O’Connell Memorial Fund in 
care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553; Scott City, Kansas, 
67871.

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 </figure>Cheryl D. O’Connell, age 68, passed away on Friday, February 11, 
2022, at the Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.&nbsp; 
She was born on October 21, 1953, in Kansas City,&nbsp; Missouri, the 
daughter of Louis Freeland and Patricia A. Casper.&nbsp; A resident of Scott 
City, Kansas since 2006 moving from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, she was a 
Radiologist Technologist for 25 years.She was a member of the Baptist Faith and Abate of Kansas Chapter 13 and Highway Guardians.On June 6, 2008, she married Neil O’Connell in Golden, Colorado.&nbsp; He survives.Survivors include her Husband - Neil O’Connell of Scott City, Kansas,
 One Son - John “Jake” &amp; Amy Jones of Scott City, Kansas, Two 
Daughters - Suzan Gilbert of Garden City, Kansas, Shirkara Lumpkins of 
Newton, Kansas, One Brother - David Freeland of Illinois, Nine 
Grandchildren, and Two Great Grandchildren. &nbsp; &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her Parents, Two Brothers - Lonnie 
“Ratty” Freeland, and Two Grandchildren - Trent Truax and Hunter Truax.Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 26, 
2022, at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. Kyle 
Evans presiding.There will be no calling times.Memorials may be written to the Cheryl O’Connell Memorial Fund in 
care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553; Scott City, Kansas, 
67871.

Cheryl D. O’Connell

David Eugene Keller, age 65, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022, in Ellis.&nbsp;

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions made payable to 
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital may be sent in care of Keithley 
Funeral Homes, PO Box 86, Hays, KS 67601 or made online directly at 
www.stjude.org

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at www.keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Arrangements and a complete obituary in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637

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 </figure>David Eugene Keller, age 65, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022, in Ellis.&nbsp;A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.Memorial contributions made payable to 
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital may be sent in care of Keithley 
Funeral Homes, PO Box 86, Hays, KS 67601 or made online directly at 
www.stjude.orgCondolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at www.keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.comArrangements and a complete obituary in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637

David Eugene Keller

Calvin Clifford Winter, 95, passed away February 15, 2022, at 
Brookdale Senior Living in Great Bend. He was born on August 29, 1926, 
at Hoisington, to Walter Henry and Mae June (Mowry) Winter. He married 
Marie Smith on February 9, 1947, at Garden City. She died on December 21,
 1985. He then married Linnea Searls on November 14, 1986, at Hoisington.
 She survives.

A lifetime Barton county resident, Calvin was a member of First 
Christian Church, VFW Post #3111 and American Legion Post #180. Cal was 
an accomplished athlete in high school and continued his love for sports
 throughout his life. After serving in WWII the United States Navy, Cal 
attended Kansas State University. After graduation he went directly to 
Bushton, Kan. where he coached all sports and became known for his 
coaching demeanor and winning teams. He then moved on to LaCrosse and 
ended up in Great Bend, where he became the Guidance Director of the 
Great Bend School District.

He had great friends and they spent most of their time hunting and 
golfing. He was excited about his 3 “Hole in Ones” at the Lake Barton 
Golf Course. Cal loved the outdoors and felt that Kansas was the most 
beautiful place on earth.

Survivors include, his wife Linnea Winter of the home; two daughters,
 Debra Steinbacher and husband Jim of New Braunfels, Tex. and Kim Maneth
 of Pratt; a brother, Dr. Walter H. Winter, Jr. of Arvada, Colo.; seven 
grandchildren, Trista Voos, Tabor Maneth, Gabriel Nall, Cade Brodbeck, 
Ashley Brown, Sydney Steinbacher and Nate Steinbacher; and seven great 
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, 
Marie Winter; a daughter, Fawne Winter; three brothers, Harold Winter, 
Dr. Wayne Winter and Glenn Winter; two sisters, Velma Betz and Dorothy 
Dowse; and a grandson, Sabin Steinbacher.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 
Bryant Funeral Home with Reverend Josh Leu presiding. Inurnment will be 
in the Great Bend Cemetery. 

Memorials have been designated to the USD 
428 Education Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Calvin Clifford Winter, 95, passed away February 15, 2022, at 
Brookdale Senior Living in Great Bend. He was born on August 29, 1926, 
at Hoisington, to Walter Henry and Mae June (Mowry) Winter. He married 
Marie Smith on February 9, 1947, at Garden City. She died on December 21,
 1985. He then married Linnea Searls on November 14, 1986, at Hoisington.
 She survives.A lifetime Barton county resident, Calvin was a member of First 
Christian Church, VFW Post #3111 and American Legion Post #180. Cal was 
an accomplished athlete in high school and continued his love for sports
 throughout his life. After serving in WWII the United States Navy, Cal 
attended Kansas State University. After graduation he went directly to 
Bushton, Kan. where he coached all sports and became known for his 
coaching demeanor and winning teams. He then moved on to LaCrosse and 
ended up in Great Bend, where he became the Guidance Director of the 
Great Bend School District.He had great friends and they spent most of their time hunting and 
golfing. He was excited about his 3 “Hole in Ones” at the Lake Barton 
Golf Course. Cal loved the outdoors and felt that Kansas was the most 
beautiful place on earth.Survivors include, his wife Linnea Winter of the home; two daughters,
 Debra Steinbacher and husband Jim of New Braunfels, Tex. and Kim Maneth
 of Pratt; a brother, Dr. Walter H. Winter, Jr. of Arvada, Colo.; seven 
grandchildren, Trista Voos, Tabor Maneth, Gabriel Nall, Cade Brodbeck, 
Ashley Brown, Sydney Steinbacher and Nate Steinbacher; and seven great 
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, 
Marie Winter; a daughter, Fawne Winter; three brothers, Harold Winter, 
Dr. Wayne Winter and Glenn Winter; two sisters, Velma Betz and Dorothy 
Dowse; and a grandson, Sabin Steinbacher.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 
Bryant Funeral Home with Reverend Josh Leu presiding. Inurnment will be 
in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the USD 
428 Education Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Calvin Clifford Winter

Edwin Carl Hofstetter, 100 years 8 months, passed away February 11, 2022, at Providence Place in Kansas City, Kansas. Edwin was born June 10, 1921, to Henry and Williamina (Beisner) Hofstetter at their home in rural Osborne County north of Natoma, Kansas. He graduated from Natoma High School. He joined the United States Army in 1942 and served&nbsp;as a Staff Sergeant in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. He left the military at the end of the war in October 1945. He received the American Theater Campaign Medal; World War II Victory Medal; EAME Campaign Medal with two Bronze Stars; and a Good Conduct Medal.&nbsp;

He married Neita Luhman August 28, 1948. They lived at their farm north of Natoma where they raised their two sons. Edwin was a lifelong member of Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma and over the years served the congregation in several positions. He belonged to the Russell V.F.W. Post #6240, served on the Round Mound Township Board, and the Natoma School Board. After retiring from farming, Ed and Neita moved to their home in Natoma. They celebrated 65 years of marriage. Edwin enjoyed pitching horseshoes, playing basketball, playing pitch and pinochle, hunting, and watching K. U. sports. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren and laughing uncontrollably at a good joke.&nbsp;

Edwin is survived by his sons, Darrel Hofstetter and wife Nancy of Tonganoxie, Kansas, and Roy Hofstetter of Cummings, Kansas; and by seven grandchildren: Corbin Hofstetter and wife Barb of Shawnee, Kansas, Rachael Hofstetter of Smithville, Missouri,&nbsp;Andrea Hofstetter of Kansas City, Missouri, Janelle Martinelli and husband Byron of Parkville, Missouri, Chad Hofstetter of Cummings, Kansas, Kristyn Sweeney and husband Sean of Spring Hill, Kansas, Joshua Hofstetter and wife Rebecca of Carroll, Iowa, and&nbsp;by 12 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his younger brother Paul Hofstetter (96) and wife Deloris of Hill City, Kansas and many nieces and nephews.

Edwin was preceded in death by his parents, wife Neita, brother Ernest Hofstetter, and sister Frieda Pfortmiller.

Edwin’s&nbsp;funeral&nbsp;will be held at 11 A.M. on Friday, February 18, 2022, at the Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma, Kansas. &nbsp;Burial will follow at the&nbsp;North Lutheran Cemetery&nbsp;north of Natoma. &nbsp;Military honors will be provided by the&nbsp;Russell V.F.W. Post 6240. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 9:30 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. at the church the day of the service. &nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Edwin Carl Hofstetter, 100 years 8 months, passed away February 11, 2022, at Providence Place in Kansas City, Kansas. Edwin was born June 10, 1921, to Henry and Williamina (Beisner) Hofstetter at their home in rural Osborne County north of Natoma, Kansas. He graduated from Natoma High School. He joined the United States Army in 1942 and served&nbsp;as a Staff Sergeant in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. He left the military at the end of the war in October 1945. He received the American Theater Campaign Medal; World War II Victory Medal; EAME Campaign Medal with two Bronze Stars; and a Good Conduct Medal.&nbsp;He married Neita Luhman August 28, 1948. They lived at their farm north of Natoma where they raised their two sons. Edwin was a lifelong member of Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma and over the years served the congregation in several positions. He belonged to the Russell V.F.W. Post #6240, served on the Round Mound Township Board, and the Natoma School Board. After retiring from farming, Ed and Neita moved to their home in Natoma. They celebrated 65 years of marriage. Edwin enjoyed pitching horseshoes, playing basketball, playing pitch and pinochle, hunting, and watching K. U. sports. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren and laughing uncontrollably at a good joke.&nbsp;Edwin is survived by his sons, Darrel Hofstetter and wife Nancy of Tonganoxie, Kansas, and Roy Hofstetter of Cummings, Kansas; and by seven grandchildren: Corbin Hofstetter and wife Barb of Shawnee, Kansas, Rachael Hofstetter of Smithville, Missouri,&nbsp;Andrea Hofstetter of Kansas City, Missouri, Janelle Martinelli and husband Byron of Parkville, Missouri, Chad Hofstetter of Cummings, Kansas, Kristyn Sweeney and husband Sean of Spring Hill, Kansas, Joshua Hofstetter and wife Rebecca of Carroll, Iowa, and&nbsp;by 12 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his younger brother Paul Hofstetter (96) and wife Deloris of Hill City, Kansas and many nieces and nephews.Edwin was preceded in death by his parents, wife Neita, brother Ernest Hofstetter, and sister Frieda Pfortmiller.Edwin’s&nbsp;funeral&nbsp;will be held at 11 A.M. on Friday, February 18, 2022, at the Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma, Kansas. &nbsp;Burial will follow at the&nbsp;North Lutheran Cemetery&nbsp;north of Natoma. &nbsp;Military honors will be provided by the&nbsp;Russell V.F.W. Post 6240. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 9:30 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. at the church the day of the service. &nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Lutheran Hour Ministries and sent in care of the mortuary. &nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Edwin Carl Hofstetter

George&nbsp;and Cooper Gier, of Russell, Kansas, died&nbsp;in a tragic car accident&nbsp;on Friday, February 11, 2022, in rural Russell County, Kansas.

George&nbsp;Cecil Gier&nbsp;was born on June 28, 1981,&nbsp;in Salina,&nbsp;Kansas, the son of&nbsp;Leo G. and Marian K. (Cooper) Gier. &nbsp;He grew up in Osborne, Kansas, and graduated from Osborne High School in the class of&nbsp;1999. &nbsp;After high school he played football&nbsp;for 2 years at Highland Community College. &nbsp;He was united in marriage to Marcia Dawn Woodyard on&nbsp;October 07, 2006 in&nbsp;Manhattan, Kansas. &nbsp;From this union they were blessed with two children Hailey and Cooper. &nbsp;He worked as a ranchhand and was 100%&nbsp;country&nbsp;and cowboy. &nbsp;He was a member of&nbsp;St. John Lutheran Church in Russell,&nbsp;lifelong 4-H&nbsp;member,&nbsp;American Quarter Horse Association, and former Fire Chief in Wheaton, Kansas. &nbsp;He enjoyed spending time performing his ranch chores, tending cattle, being outdoors,&nbsp;working and competing in rodeos,&nbsp;working with his horses and&nbsp;cattle&nbsp;dogs, hunting and teaching his children&nbsp;to appreciate the things he loved. &nbsp;Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, laughing, being a goof ball&nbsp;and&nbsp;having&nbsp;a&nbsp;good time.

Cooper&nbsp;Francis Gier&nbsp;was born on June 03, 2011, in Manhattan, Kansas, the son&nbsp;of George&nbsp;and Marcia (Woodyard) Gier. &nbsp;He attended Bickerdyke Elementary in Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;He was a member of&nbsp;St. John Lutheran Church in Russell,&nbsp;Fossil&nbsp;Creek&nbsp;4-H, Bickerdyke Bunch, 2 x 5 youth group&nbsp;and&nbsp;Russell&nbsp;Recreation football and basketball teams.&nbsp;He enjoyed&nbsp;helping his father with his ranch chores,&nbsp;pestering his&nbsp;sister,&nbsp;being outdoors, playing football,&nbsp;playing with his friends, spending time with his&nbsp;family&nbsp;and snuggling with his mom and dad. &nbsp;

Surviving family include&nbsp;wife and mother Marcia,&nbsp;daughter and&nbsp;sister Hailey&nbsp;both of the home;George’s&nbsp;parents&nbsp;Leo and Marian Gier of Osborne, Kansas;&nbsp;Marcia’s parents&nbsp;Daryl and Cathy&nbsp;Woodyard&nbsp;of Wamego, Kansas;&nbsp;George’s&nbsp;brother Garred&nbsp;Gier of Concordia, Kansas and Marcia’s brother Brandon Woodyard and wife Kristy&nbsp;of Denver, Colorado;&nbsp;George’s grandmother and&nbsp;Cooper’s great grandmother&nbsp;Lois Cooper of Lucas, Kansas.

A celebration of George’s and Cooper’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;Burial will follow at the St. John Lutheran&nbsp;Cemetery in Russell. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M., Friday, February 18, 2022, at the mortuary with family greeting guests from&nbsp;6 P.M. to 8 P.M.&nbsp;Friday evening. &nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to the Russell County 4-H&nbsp;and sent in care of the mortuary. &nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>George&nbsp;and Cooper Gier, of Russell, Kansas, died&nbsp;in a tragic car accident&nbsp;on Friday, February 11, 2022, in rural Russell County, Kansas.George&nbsp;Cecil Gier&nbsp;was born on June 28, 1981,&nbsp;in Salina,&nbsp;Kansas, the son of&nbsp;Leo G. and Marian K. (Cooper) Gier. &nbsp;He grew up in Osborne, Kansas, and graduated from Osborne High School in the class of&nbsp;1999. &nbsp;After high school he played football&nbsp;for 2 years at Highland Community College. &nbsp;He was united in marriage to Marcia Dawn Woodyard on&nbsp;October 07, 2006 in&nbsp;Manhattan, Kansas. &nbsp;From this union they were blessed with two children Hailey and Cooper. &nbsp;He worked as a ranchhand and was 100%&nbsp;country&nbsp;and cowboy. &nbsp;He was a member of&nbsp;St. John Lutheran Church in Russell,&nbsp;lifelong 4-H&nbsp;member,&nbsp;American Quarter Horse Association, and former Fire Chief in Wheaton, Kansas. &nbsp;He enjoyed spending time performing his ranch chores, tending cattle, being outdoors,&nbsp;working and competing in rodeos,&nbsp;working with his horses and&nbsp;cattle&nbsp;dogs, hunting and teaching his children&nbsp;to appreciate the things he loved. &nbsp;Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, laughing, being a goof ball&nbsp;and&nbsp;having&nbsp;a&nbsp;good time.Cooper&nbsp;Francis Gier&nbsp;was born on June 03, 2011, in Manhattan, Kansas, the son&nbsp;of George&nbsp;and Marcia (Woodyard) Gier. &nbsp;He attended Bickerdyke Elementary in Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;He was a member of&nbsp;St. John Lutheran Church in Russell,&nbsp;Fossil&nbsp;Creek&nbsp;4-H, Bickerdyke Bunch, 2 x 5 youth group&nbsp;and&nbsp;Russell&nbsp;Recreation football and basketball teams.&nbsp;He enjoyed&nbsp;helping his father with his ranch chores,&nbsp;pestering his&nbsp;sister,&nbsp;being outdoors, playing football,&nbsp;playing with his friends, spending time with his&nbsp;family&nbsp;and snuggling with his mom and dad. &nbsp;Surviving family include&nbsp;wife and mother Marcia,&nbsp;daughter and&nbsp;sister Hailey&nbsp;both of the home;George’s&nbsp;parents&nbsp;Leo and Marian Gier of Osborne, Kansas;&nbsp;Marcia’s parents&nbsp;Daryl and Cathy&nbsp;Woodyard&nbsp;of Wamego, Kansas;&nbsp;George’s&nbsp;brother Garred&nbsp;Gier of Concordia, Kansas and Marcia’s brother Brandon Woodyard and wife Kristy&nbsp;of Denver, Colorado;&nbsp;George’s grandmother and&nbsp;Cooper’s great grandmother&nbsp;Lois Cooper of Lucas, Kansas.A celebration of George’s and Cooper’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;Burial will follow at the St. John Lutheran&nbsp;Cemetery in Russell. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M., Friday, February 18, 2022, at the mortuary with family greeting guests from&nbsp;6 P.M. to 8 P.M.&nbsp;Friday evening. &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to the Russell County 4-H&nbsp;and sent in care of the mortuary. &nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

George and Cooper Gier

Mary Lynn Murphy, 74, of&nbsp;Natoma, Kansas, died on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Mary was born on September 23,&nbsp;1947, in Sterling, Kansas, the daughter of Cecil D.&nbsp;and Ida Ruth (Skibbe) Wohlford. &nbsp;She grew up&nbsp;on her family’s&nbsp;farm near&nbsp;Geneseo, Kansas, and graduated from Geneseo High School in the class of 1966. &nbsp;After&nbsp;high school she attended Sterling College, Ft. Hays State University and Arkansas State University and received her&nbsp;bachelor’s&nbsp;degree. &nbsp;She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Ronnie Dean Murphy on December 27, 1968, in Geneseo, Kansas. &nbsp;From this union Mary and&nbsp;Ronnie&nbsp;were blessed with 3 sons Sean,&nbsp;Heath, and Aaron. &nbsp;She worked as a middle&nbsp;school&nbsp;special education teacher and taught in the Delta C-7 School in Deering, Missouri,&nbsp;Lucas, Luray and Russell, Kansas schools and worked as a librarian at the&nbsp;Natoma High School. &nbsp;She attended the United Methodist&nbsp;Church in Natoma, Kansas. &nbsp;She was a member of the&nbsp;Natoma American Legion Ladies&nbsp;Auxiliary, Natoma City Cemetery Board, Natoma City Library Board and Lyons Club. &nbsp;She enjoyed reading, playing the piano, gardening,&nbsp;volunteering at school and the church and&nbsp;helping at the Natoma&nbsp;City Library. &nbsp;Most of all she enjoyed spending time&nbsp;with her husband, children and especially&nbsp;enjoyed being with&nbsp;her grandchildren.

Surviving family include her&nbsp;husband Ronnie of the home; sons Sean Murphy and wife Marcy of Merriam, Kansas, Aaron Murphy and wife Alison of Natoma, Kansas&nbsp;and Heath Murphy and wife Megan of Overland Park,&nbsp;Kansas; sisters Katherine Pollard and husband Bill of Austin, Texas and Jean Stefek and husband&nbsp;Alan of Ellsworth, Kansas.

She was preceded in death&nbsp;by her parents&nbsp;and brother Bill Wohlford.

A celebration of Mary’s life will be held at 11 A.M. on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;Burial will follow at the Natoma&nbsp;City Cemetery&nbsp;in Natoma, Kansas. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. the day of service on Tuesday. &nbsp;Memorials may be given to the&nbsp;Natoma City Library or&nbsp;Natoma American Legion Ladies&nbsp;Auxiliaryand&nbsp;sent in care of the&nbsp;mortuary. &nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler&nbsp;Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is&nbsp;in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Mary Lynn Murphy, 74, of&nbsp;Natoma, Kansas, died on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.Mary was born on September 23,&nbsp;1947, in Sterling, Kansas, the daughter of Cecil D.&nbsp;and Ida Ruth (Skibbe) Wohlford. &nbsp;She grew up&nbsp;on her family’s&nbsp;farm near&nbsp;Geneseo, Kansas, and graduated from Geneseo High School in the class of 1966. &nbsp;After&nbsp;high school she attended Sterling College, Ft. Hays State University and Arkansas State University and received her&nbsp;bachelor’s&nbsp;degree. &nbsp;She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Ronnie Dean Murphy on December 27, 1968, in Geneseo, Kansas. &nbsp;From this union Mary and&nbsp;Ronnie&nbsp;were blessed with 3 sons Sean,&nbsp;Heath, and Aaron. &nbsp;She worked as a middle&nbsp;school&nbsp;special education teacher and taught in the Delta C-7 School in Deering, Missouri,&nbsp;Lucas, Luray and Russell, Kansas schools and worked as a librarian at the&nbsp;Natoma High School. &nbsp;She attended the United Methodist&nbsp;Church in Natoma, Kansas. &nbsp;She was a member of the&nbsp;Natoma American Legion Ladies&nbsp;Auxiliary, Natoma City Cemetery Board, Natoma City Library Board and Lyons Club. &nbsp;She enjoyed reading, playing the piano, gardening,&nbsp;volunteering at school and the church and&nbsp;helping at the Natoma&nbsp;City Library. &nbsp;Most of all she enjoyed spending time&nbsp;with her husband, children and especially&nbsp;enjoyed being with&nbsp;her grandchildren.Surviving family include her&nbsp;husband Ronnie of the home; sons Sean Murphy and wife Marcy of Merriam, Kansas, Aaron Murphy and wife Alison of Natoma, Kansas&nbsp;and Heath Murphy and wife Megan of Overland Park,&nbsp;Kansas; sisters Katherine Pollard and husband Bill of Austin, Texas and Jean Stefek and husband&nbsp;Alan of Ellsworth, Kansas.She was preceded in death&nbsp;by her parents&nbsp;and brother Bill Wohlford.A celebration of Mary’s life will be held at 11 A.M. on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;Burial will follow at the Natoma&nbsp;City Cemetery&nbsp;in Natoma, Kansas. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. the day of service on Tuesday. &nbsp;Memorials may be given to the&nbsp;Natoma City Library or&nbsp;Natoma American Legion Ladies&nbsp;Auxiliaryand&nbsp;sent in care of the&nbsp;mortuary. &nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler&nbsp;Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is&nbsp;in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Mary Lynn Murphy

Evelyn L. Kowalke, 90, died Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Garden 
Valley Retirement Village in Garden City, Kansas. She was born March 3,
 1931, in Chase, Kansas the daughter of William Leopold &amp; Lillie 
Karoline Dora (Koch) Manke. 
 Evelyn grew up and attended schools and graduated from high school 
in Chase, Kansas. On June 4, 1950, she married Raymond Kowalke in 
Ellinwood, Kansas. From 1950 to 1967 they lived South of the Smokey 
Hill River east of Wallace, Kansas. They moved to Garden City in 1967 
where they have lived since. Evelyn worked as a Stanley Dealer from 
1967 to 1968. She then worked at Mode O Day from 1968 to 1981, then 
Weber’s Town Shop until 1982 and the Tall Shop till 1983. In 1984, 
Evelyn worked as a receptionist for the City of Garden City until her 
retirement in 1994. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of 
Garden City, the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, and Phi Sigma Alpha
 Sorority. 
 Survivors include 4 children Carol Wenzel of Wichita, Kansas, Cindy
 Messenger of Garden City, Kansas, Terry (Sylvia) Kowalke of Tomball, 
Texas, and Kenneth Kowalke of Clovis, New Mexico; 2 sisters Delores 
Quasebarth of Andover, Kansas and Gloria Hanson of Wallace, Kansas; 9 
grandchildren Doug Gashler, Jace Stubbs, Josey Kowalke, Jillian Jones, 
Justin Kowalke, Ryan Kowalke, Jody Kerr, Charyl Obregon, &amp; Tyler 
Messenger; and 22 great-grandchildren. Evelyn is preceded in death by 
her husband Raymond who died on March 20, 2009. She is also preceded in
 death by her parents; a sister Melvadean Richardson; 2 sons-in-law 
Richard Wenzel and Chuck Messenger; and 2 granddaughters Jessica Kowalke
 and Heather Gilbert. 
 Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 
19, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Garden City, Kansas with Rev. 
Michael Hageman officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery
 in Garden City. Friends may call from 5:00 pm. To 8:00 p.m. on Friday 
and the family will be at Garnand Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 
p.m. to visit with friends. The family suggests memorials given to 
Trinity Lutheran Church Endowment or to Garden Valley Retirement 
Village, both in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Evelyn L. Kowalke, 90, died Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Garden 
Valley Retirement Village in Garden City, Kansas. She was born March 3,
 1931, in Chase, Kansas the daughter of William Leopold &amp; Lillie 
Karoline Dora (Koch) Manke. 
 Evelyn grew up and attended schools and graduated from high school 
in Chase, Kansas. On June 4, 1950, she married Raymond Kowalke in 
Ellinwood, Kansas. From 1950 to 1967 they lived South of the Smokey 
Hill River east of Wallace, Kansas. They moved to Garden City in 1967 
where they have lived since. Evelyn worked as a Stanley Dealer from 
1967 to 1968. She then worked at Mode O Day from 1968 to 1981, then 
Weber’s Town Shop until 1982 and the Tall Shop till 1983. In 1984, 
Evelyn worked as a receptionist for the City of Garden City until her 
retirement in 1994. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of 
Garden City, the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, and Phi Sigma Alpha
 Sorority. 
 Survivors include 4 children Carol Wenzel of Wichita, Kansas, Cindy
 Messenger of Garden City, Kansas, Terry (Sylvia) Kowalke of Tomball, 
Texas, and Kenneth Kowalke of Clovis, New Mexico; 2 sisters Delores 
Quasebarth of Andover, Kansas and Gloria Hanson of Wallace, Kansas; 9 
grandchildren Doug Gashler, Jace Stubbs, Josey Kowalke, Jillian Jones, 
Justin Kowalke, Ryan Kowalke, Jody Kerr, Charyl Obregon, &amp; Tyler 
Messenger; and 22 great-grandchildren. Evelyn is preceded in death by 
her husband Raymond who died on March 20, 2009. She is also preceded in
 death by her parents; a sister Melvadean Richardson; 2 sons-in-law 
Richard Wenzel and Chuck Messenger; and 2 granddaughters Jessica Kowalke
 and Heather Gilbert. 
 Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 
19, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Garden City, Kansas with Rev. 
Michael Hageman officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery
 in Garden City. Friends may call from 5:00 pm. To 8:00 p.m. on Friday 
and the family will be at Garnand Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 
p.m. to visit with friends. The family suggests memorials given to 
Trinity Lutheran Church Endowment or to Garden Valley Retirement 
Village, both in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Evelyn L. Kowalke

Carol
 B. Eddy, 92, of Hays died Tuesday, January 25, 2022. &nbsp;She was born 
November 13, 1929, to William O. and Vera (Capron) Bates.

She was a graduate of Hays High School and was crowned Hays High’s 
first Homecoming Queen in 1946. She continued her education at Kansas 
State University and the University of Kansas before her marriage to Dr.
 Vic Eddy in 1950.

Carol was an active and energetic volunteer for the City of Hays for 
most of her adult life. She was a member of the Hays Beautification 
Board, one of the first board members of the Hays Arts Council, Hays 
Library Board Member and Hays Library Trust Board Member, Hays Business 
and Professional Women, “Woman of the Year” recipient in 1993 and for 25
 years she was a Certified Fitness Instructor for the Hays Recreation 
Commission.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Her signature accomplishment was Founder and President of the 
Humane Society of the High Plains in Hays.&nbsp; In addition, she was a 
member of Pi Beta Phi at KSU and also a member of P.E.O. in Hays.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Victor M. Eddy and brother, William “Bill” Bates.

She is survived by her son, Steven Eddy and wife, Patti, Arvada, CO; 
two daughters, Carolyn Houchin, Chipita Park, CO; Jan Castelli and 
husband John, Bartlesville, OK; three grandchildren, Meghan Taylor and 
husband Corey, Denver, CO; Allison Widder, and husband Travis, 
Westminster, CO; Kerry Roberts and husband Gavin, North Ogden, UT; and 6
 great grandchildren.&nbsp; Finally but not least of all, two feral cats.

There will be a memorial celebration of life reception on Saturday, 
February 19, 2022, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Smoky Hill Country 
Club, in Hays, for friends and family.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Humane Society 
of the High Plains, in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 
East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

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

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 </figure>Carol
 B. Eddy, 92, of Hays died Tuesday, January 25, 2022. &nbsp;She was born 
November 13, 1929, to William O. and Vera (Capron) Bates.She was a graduate of Hays High School and was crowned Hays High’s 
first Homecoming Queen in 1946. She continued her education at Kansas 
State University and the University of Kansas before her marriage to Dr.
 Vic Eddy in 1950.Carol was an active and energetic volunteer for the City of Hays for 
most of her adult life. She was a member of the Hays Beautification 
Board, one of the first board members of the Hays Arts Council, Hays 
Library Board Member and Hays Library Trust Board Member, Hays Business 
and Professional Women, “Woman of the Year” recipient in 1993 and for 25
 years she was a Certified Fitness Instructor for the Hays Recreation 
Commission.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her signature accomplishment was Founder and President of the 
Humane Society of the High Plains in Hays.&nbsp; In addition, she was a 
member of Pi Beta Phi at KSU and also a member of P.E.O. in Hays.Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Victor M. Eddy and brother, William “Bill” Bates.She is survived by her son, Steven Eddy and wife, Patti, Arvada, CO; 
two daughters, Carolyn Houchin, Chipita Park, CO; Jan Castelli and 
husband John, Bartlesville, OK; three grandchildren, Meghan Taylor and 
husband Corey, Denver, CO; Allison Widder, and husband Travis, 
Westminster, CO; Kerry Roberts and husband Gavin, North Ogden, UT; and 6
 great grandchildren.&nbsp; Finally but not least of all, two feral cats.There will be a memorial celebration of life reception on Saturday, 
February 19, 2022, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Smoky Hill Country 
Club, in Hays, for friends and family.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Humane Society 
of the High Plains, in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 
East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or 
can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Carol B. Eddy

Sunday, September 9th, 1934-Tuesday, February 15th, 2022

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/charles-anderson/4858447/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Sunday, September 9th, 1934-Tuesday, February 15th, 2022An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/charles-anderson/4858447/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Charles Roger Anderson

January 1, 1945
 -
 February 12, 2022

Tommy Ray "Tom" Hall, 77, died February 12, 2022, at the Graham County Hospital, Hill City, Kansas. No formal funeral arrangements are being planned at this time. 

Stinemetz Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

January 1, 1945
 -
 February 12, 2022Tommy Ray "Tom" Hall, 77, died February 12, 2022, at the Graham County Hospital, Hill City, Kansas. No formal funeral arrangements are being planned at this time. Stinemetz Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

Tommy Ray Hall

Robert "Bob" Robben, age 61, of Rossville, KS, died December 29, 2021. He was born December 29, 1960, to Betty and Jerome Robben, of Angelus, Kansas. He graduated from Grinnell High School in 1979. Following his graduation, he continued farming operations with his father on a family farm near Angelus, Kansas. He was a member of the Angelus Knights of Columbus and had served as Grand Knight.&nbsp; Robert was preceded in death by his mother and father Betty and Jerome Robben. Survivors include his sisters, Rebecca (Kenneth) Haselhorst, Olathe, Kansas, Brenda (Kent) Evans, Oakley, Kansas, and Julie (William) Layton, Maple Hill, Kansas; nieces and nephews, Terra Dudenhoeffer, Todd Haselhorst, Kendra Glassman, Cody Evans, Brittany Evans, Tyler Layton, Madeline Layton and Ellena Layton and seven great nieces and nephews. Visitation is from 5-7:00 p.m., with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley. Memorial Mass is at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 25, 2022, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Angelus, with inurnment in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the St. Paul Cemetery Fund and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.baalmannmortuary.com/">www.baalmannmortuary.com</a>

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 </figure>Robert "Bob" Robben, age 61, of Rossville, KS, died December 29, 2021. He was born December 29, 1960, to Betty and Jerome Robben, of Angelus, Kansas. He graduated from Grinnell High School in 1979. Following his graduation, he continued farming operations with his father on a family farm near Angelus, Kansas. He was a member of the Angelus Knights of Columbus and had served as Grand Knight.&nbsp; Robert was preceded in death by his mother and father Betty and Jerome Robben. Survivors include his sisters, Rebecca (Kenneth) Haselhorst, Olathe, Kansas, Brenda (Kent) Evans, Oakley, Kansas, and Julie (William) Layton, Maple Hill, Kansas; nieces and nephews, Terra Dudenhoeffer, Todd Haselhorst, Kendra Glassman, Cody Evans, Brittany Evans, Tyler Layton, Madeline Layton and Ellena Layton and seven great nieces and nephews. Visitation is from 5-7:00 p.m., with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley. Memorial Mass is at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 25, 2022, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Angelus, with inurnment in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. Paul Cemetery Fund and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.baalmannmortuary.com/">www.baalmannmortuary.com</a>

Robert 'Bob' Robben

Viola R. (Dinkel) Richmeier, 90, of Grinnell, died Friday, February 11, 
2022, at the Gove County Medical Center, in Quinter, KS. She was born 
July 7, 1931, on the family farm south of Victoria, KS, to Frank M. and 
Rosa (Hertel) Dinkel. She was raised on the farm and attended school in 
Victoria. 
On April 13, 1955, Viola married Leo Francis Richmeier, in Victoria. 
During their first year of marriage, they lived on a farm southeast of 
Park, KS. They then moved to a farm southwest of Grinnell, KS. During 
the nine years they lived there, they welcomed their first three songs. 
In 1965, they moved to the farm south of Grinnell, where their youngest 
son was born. 
Viola was a Dairy woman, a farmer and rancher. She was very good at this
 and worked very hard to keep the farm running. This past fall she 
planted her last wheat crop. 
Viola was well known for her homemade angel food cake that she took to many functions and her swatzenberry kuchen. 
Viola was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella and Altar Society, all of Grinnell. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Leo; brothers, 
Hilarius, Clarence, Edward and George; sisters, Julitta Dechant, Bertha 
Prewo, Regina Dechant, Sr. Francis Rose Dinkel C.S.A., Irene Scruggs, 
Melinda Griebel, Sr. Paul Ann Dinkel C.S.A. and Rita Rohr and infant 
siblings Fidelis and Viola Mary Dinkel. 
She is survived by her sons, Thomas and wife Karen (McClain), of 
Wickenburg, AZ, Edwin and wife Una (Martin), of Quinter, KS, John, of 
Grinnell and Leo of Grinnell; grandsons, Patrick Richmeier, of Quinter, 
Randy and wife Abigail (Rohr), of Hays, KS; and siblings, Fr. Harvey 
Dinkel OFM Cap, of Victoria, KS and Mary Younker, of Hays. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m., with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 
18, 2022, at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center, Grinnell. Funeral 
Mass is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the Immaculate 
Conception Church, with burial in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be 
made to the Daughters of Isabella or Immaculate Conception Altar Society
 and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. 
For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Viola R. (Dinkel) Richmeier, 90, of Grinnell, died Friday, February 11, 
2022, at the Gove County Medical Center, in Quinter, KS. She was born 
July 7, 1931, on the family farm south of Victoria, KS, to Frank M. and 
Rosa (Hertel) Dinkel. She was raised on the farm and attended school in 
Victoria. 
On April 13, 1955, Viola married Leo Francis Richmeier, in Victoria. 
During their first year of marriage, they lived on a farm southeast of 
Park, KS. They then moved to a farm southwest of Grinnell, KS. During 
the nine years they lived there, they welcomed their first three songs. 
In 1965, they moved to the farm south of Grinnell, where their youngest 
son was born. 
Viola was a Dairy woman, a farmer and rancher. She was very good at this
 and worked very hard to keep the farm running. This past fall she 
planted her last wheat crop. 
Viola was well known for her homemade angel food cake that she took to many functions and her swatzenberry kuchen. 
Viola was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella and Altar Society, all of Grinnell. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Leo; brothers, 
Hilarius, Clarence, Edward and George; sisters, Julitta Dechant, Bertha 
Prewo, Regina Dechant, Sr. Francis Rose Dinkel C.S.A., Irene Scruggs, 
Melinda Griebel, Sr. Paul Ann Dinkel C.S.A. and Rita Rohr and infant 
siblings Fidelis and Viola Mary Dinkel. 
She is survived by her sons, Thomas and wife Karen (McClain), of 
Wickenburg, AZ, Edwin and wife Una (Martin), of Quinter, KS, John, of 
Grinnell and Leo of Grinnell; grandsons, Patrick Richmeier, of Quinter, 
Randy and wife Abigail (Rohr), of Hays, KS; and siblings, Fr. Harvey 
Dinkel OFM Cap, of Victoria, KS and Mary Younker, of Hays. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m., with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 
18, 2022, at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center, Grinnell. Funeral 
Mass is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the Immaculate 
Conception Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Memorials may be 
made to the Daughters of Isabella or Immaculate Conception Altar Society
 and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. 
For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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