Sallie Adaline Hager, 86, passed away on March 28, 2022, at Clara 
Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas. She was born on November 20, 1935,&nbsp; in Horace, Kansas, to Glen &amp; Bessie (Smith) Neal. Sallie married 
Arthur Hager on August 18, 1953, at Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp; He died May 26, 
2014.

Coming from Dighton in 2004, Sallie was a Claflin, Kansas resident. 
Prior to her retirement, she worked as a nurses aid, mainly for Lane 
County Hospital. She was a member of the Christian Church in Dighton, 
United Methodist Church in Claflin, lifetime member of the VFW, and an 
avid bingo player. Sallie also cherished her dog, Sarge.

Survivors include, four daughters, Vickie (Randy) Oeser of Claflin, 
Debra (Paula Skinner) Hager of Wichita, Cathy (Matt) Soeken of Claflin, 
Sandra Jo Hager of Wichita; five grandchildren, Rachelle (Chad) 
Stratmann, Christina Hayes, Sara (Dustin) Arnold, Ryan (Abra) Oeser, 
Ross Oeser; ten great-grandchildren; Rebecca, Evan, Bryson and Ava 
Stratmann, Richie Hayes, Grant and Josslyn Arnold, Raelyn Oeser, Khloe 
and Layton Oeser; one great-great-grandchild, Brody; and one brother, 
Cecil Neal of Wisconsin. She is preceded in death by her husband; her 
parents; three brothers, William “Bill”, Willis, and Fredrick Neal; and 
seven sisters, Arlamae and Kenavae Neal, Glenna Snieder, Jessie 
Kasselman, Twila Miller, Penny McClung, and Phyllis Luerman.

Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, 
March 30, 2022, with the family receiving guests from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 
p.m. at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10:30 
a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2022, at the United Methodist Church in Claflin 
with Pastor Diana Webster presiding. Interment will follow at the 
Claflin Cemetery. 

Memorials have been designated to Golden Belt Home 
Health and Hospice, Claflin EMS, or United Methodist Church of Claflin, 
in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1648645537302.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Sallie Adaline Hager, 86, passed away on March 28, 2022, at Clara 
Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas. She was born on November 20, 1935,&nbsp; in Horace, Kansas, to Glen &amp; Bessie (Smith) Neal. Sallie married 
Arthur Hager on August 18, 1953, at Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp; He died May 26, 
2014.Coming from Dighton in 2004, Sallie was a Claflin, Kansas resident. 
Prior to her retirement, she worked as a nurses aid, mainly for Lane 
County Hospital. She was a member of the Christian Church in Dighton, 
United Methodist Church in Claflin, lifetime member of the VFW, and an 
avid bingo player. Sallie also cherished her dog, Sarge.Survivors include, four daughters, Vickie (Randy) Oeser of Claflin, 
Debra (Paula Skinner) Hager of Wichita, Cathy (Matt) Soeken of Claflin, 
Sandra Jo Hager of Wichita; five grandchildren, Rachelle (Chad) 
Stratmann, Christina Hayes, Sara (Dustin) Arnold, Ryan (Abra) Oeser, 
Ross Oeser; ten great-grandchildren; Rebecca, Evan, Bryson and Ava 
Stratmann, Richie Hayes, Grant and Josslyn Arnold, Raelyn Oeser, Khloe 
and Layton Oeser; one great-great-grandchild, Brody; and one brother, 
Cecil Neal of Wisconsin. She is preceded in death by her husband; her 
parents; three brothers, William “Bill”, Willis, and Fredrick Neal; and 
seven sisters, Arlamae and Kenavae Neal, Glenna Snieder, Jessie 
Kasselman, Twila Miller, Penny McClung, and Phyllis Luerman.Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, 
March 30, 2022, with the family receiving guests from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 
p.m. at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10:30 
a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2022, at the United Methodist Church in Claflin 
with Pastor Diana Webster presiding. Interment will follow at the 
Claflin Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Golden Belt Home 
Health and Hospice, Claflin EMS, or United Methodist Church of Claflin, 
in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

Sallie Adaline Hager

Lowell Arden Blickenstaff was born October 12, 1936, in Oberlin, Kansas, to
 Florence Blickenstaff (Hayes) And Edgar Blickenstaff. Lowell passed 
away Saturday, March 26, 2022, at the age of 85 at the Smith County 
Memorial Hospital, following a 35 year struggle with heart disease.
 After graduating in 1954, he moved with his family to rural Beaver 
City to farm. He made the long drive back to Smith Center to pursue his 
relationship with his bride to be Ardyus Lambert. They were united in 
marriage on June 1, 1956. They were blessed with three children Rodney 
Wayne, Cynthia Jo, and Carla Jean. Sometime around 1961 they move back 
to Smith County to establish a farmstead of their own. In 1992 they 
moved into the Lambert home where they currently reside.
 Lowell’s lifelong career was farming and taking care of cattle. 
Once his heart condition made him medically retire he picked up going to
 auctions for a friend Gayle Jones. Speaking of his heart condition he 
had quite an interesting story about his 1st heart attack ambulance 
trip. First ambulance caught fire on the way to the farm; sent a second 
one and it broke down. Then the gurney wouldn’t fit through the front 
door with him on it so they had to take him out through the picture 
window. It was just like Lowell to kick things off with a bang. Over the
 years he used all nine lives and possibly more. Lowell had a talent 
like no other. I don’t know anyone that is or was a better Deer Hunter 
but not intentionally. I’m pretty sure he even hit more than one deer 
in a day going to and from coffee. He had many passions in his life but 
he would make sure he made time for grandkids and friends. He played 
cards, enjoyed drinking coffee with his buddies including hanging out at
 Freddy Kolb’s auction house. 
 He never missed a chance of being a jokester and or telling jokes. 
Lowell had a gorilla suit/masks and loved to make his grandkids squeal. 
In his older years he moved on to other masks and wigs to continue his 
shenanigans. Another past time of his was turkey hunting and cat 
fishing. One of his favorite fishing memories was the day he went pond 
fishing with Cindy’s crew. His pole was the only lucky one &amp; hardly 
had enough string to reach the water. Lowell and Ardyus had several dogs
 over the years one Pokie but several Klide’s. Keep the same name and 
you don’t have to update the doghouse. He was known in the surrounding 
communities as the owner of the well-behaved dog on the toolbox. 
 Lowell is survived by his wife Ardyus of the home, son Rod 
Blickenstaff of Smith Center, daughters, Cindy Ratliff (Warren) of Glade
 Kansas, and Carla Aduddell significant other Rod Cassida of Camdenton 
MO.
 Grandchildren:
 Brandy (Ratliff)Shelton, Tony Blickenstaff (Nikki), Amber (Ratliff) 
Gower (James), Angie (Blickenstaff) Hahn (Travis), Edward Aduddell 
(Stevie Giancola), Nicki (Aduddell) Rothove(Jake)
 Great grandkids:
 Jaret, Kale &amp; Cole Shelton ,AJ, Mason, Jayten, Ayden, and 
Ainsley Blickenstaff, Clint, Peyton &amp; Cooper Gower, Coryn, Ashlyn 
&amp; Haden Hahn, Baely Hansen, Kyrian, Pyper &amp; Edward Aduddell, 
Jacey, Briella &amp; Briggs Rothove and a host of nieces, nephews, 
family and friends. 
 Lowell was preceded in death by his parents Florence and Edgar 
Blickenstaff, brother Duane Blickenstaff, sister Sharon and (Dale) 
Warner and great granddaughter Ali Shelton.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1648756058341.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Lowell Arden Blickenstaff was born October 12, 1936, in Oberlin, Kansas, to
 Florence Blickenstaff (Hayes) And Edgar Blickenstaff. Lowell passed 
away Saturday, March 26, 2022, at the age of 85 at the Smith County 
Memorial Hospital, following a 35 year struggle with heart disease.
 After graduating in 1954, he moved with his family to rural Beaver 
City to farm. He made the long drive back to Smith Center to pursue his 
relationship with his bride to be Ardyus Lambert. They were united in 
marriage on June 1, 1956. They were blessed with three children Rodney 
Wayne, Cynthia Jo, and Carla Jean. Sometime around 1961 they move back 
to Smith County to establish a farmstead of their own. In 1992 they 
moved into the Lambert home where they currently reside.
 Lowell’s lifelong career was farming and taking care of cattle. 
Once his heart condition made him medically retire he picked up going to
 auctions for a friend Gayle Jones. Speaking of his heart condition he 
had quite an interesting story about his 1st heart attack ambulance 
trip. First ambulance caught fire on the way to the farm; sent a second 
one and it broke down. Then the gurney wouldn’t fit through the front 
door with him on it so they had to take him out through the picture 
window. It was just like Lowell to kick things off with a bang. Over the
 years he used all nine lives and possibly more. Lowell had a talent 
like no other. I don’t know anyone that is or was a better Deer Hunter 
but not intentionally. I’m pretty sure he even hit more than one deer 
in a day going to and from coffee. He had many passions in his life but 
he would make sure he made time for grandkids and friends. He played 
cards, enjoyed drinking coffee with his buddies including hanging out at
 Freddy Kolb’s auction house. 
 He never missed a chance of being a jokester and or telling jokes. 
Lowell had a gorilla suit/masks and loved to make his grandkids squeal. 
In his older years he moved on to other masks and wigs to continue his 
shenanigans. Another past time of his was turkey hunting and cat 
fishing. One of his favorite fishing memories was the day he went pond 
fishing with Cindy’s crew. His pole was the only lucky one &amp; hardly 
had enough string to reach the water. Lowell and Ardyus had several dogs
 over the years one Pokie but several Klide’s. Keep the same name and 
you don’t have to update the doghouse. He was known in the surrounding 
communities as the owner of the well-behaved dog on the toolbox. 
 Lowell is survived by his wife Ardyus of the home, son Rod 
Blickenstaff of Smith Center, daughters, Cindy Ratliff (Warren) of Glade
 Kansas, and Carla Aduddell significant other Rod Cassida of Camdenton 
MO.
 Grandchildren:
 Brandy (Ratliff)Shelton, Tony Blickenstaff (Nikki), Amber (Ratliff) 
Gower (James), Angie (Blickenstaff) Hahn (Travis), Edward Aduddell 
(Stevie Giancola), Nicki (Aduddell) Rothove(Jake)
 Great grandkids:
 Jaret, Kale &amp; Cole Shelton ,AJ, Mason, Jayten, Ayden, and 
Ainsley Blickenstaff, Clint, Peyton &amp; Cooper Gower, Coryn, Ashlyn 
&amp; Haden Hahn, Baely Hansen, Kyrian, Pyper &amp; Edward Aduddell, 
Jacey, Briella &amp; Briggs Rothove and a host of nieces, nephews, 
family and friends. 
 Lowell was preceded in death by his parents Florence and Edgar 
Blickenstaff, brother Duane Blickenstaff, sister Sharon and (Dale) 
Warner and great granddaughter Ali Shelton.&nbsp;&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Lowell-Arden-Blickenstaff?obId=24412328#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Lowell Arden Blickenstaff

Roy Jeffery “Jeff” Bell was born in Smith Center, Kansas on December 4, 
1956, to Roy Dean and Sharon (Bose) Bell and passed away November 10, 
2020. He lived on the Bell family farm near Gaylord, Kansas most of his
 life. 
 Jeff graduated from Smith Center High School in 1975. While in high
 school, Jeff partnered with his dad to start a registered duroc hog 
business. He enjoyed raising durocs and showing them at various county 
and state fairs. Later in his life he returned to this passion as he 
raised and showed pigs along with his friends at Godsey Showpigs. Jeff 
also enjoyed farming and worked on several farms in Smith County before 
returning to the family farm where he retired in 2019.
 He is preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Bell; grandparents, 
Emil and Esther Bose; Roy M. and Mary Bell; and great niece, Makinna 
Butler.
 Left to cherish his memory are his Dad, Roy Dean Bell; his son, 
Hunter Bell; sisters Luann Jones and husband Earl, Kerri Garman and 
husband Tim; brother, Robin Bell; nieces, Erin Jones, Erica Butler and 
husband Vince; nephew Andrew Jones and great nephews and niece Tre’, 
Kobe and Makessa Butler. He also enjoyed close friendships with Kena 
Stroup, the Darin Godsey family and Pastor Rod Rose.&nbsp;

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Roy Jeffery “Jeff” Bell was born in Smith Center, Kansas on December 4, 
1956, to Roy Dean and Sharon (Bose) Bell and passed away November 10, 
2020. He lived on the Bell family farm near Gaylord, Kansas most of his
 life. 
 Jeff graduated from Smith Center High School in 1975. While in high
 school, Jeff partnered with his dad to start a registered duroc hog 
business. He enjoyed raising durocs and showing them at various county 
and state fairs. Later in his life he returned to this passion as he 
raised and showed pigs along with his friends at Godsey Showpigs. Jeff 
also enjoyed farming and worked on several farms in Smith County before 
returning to the family farm where he retired in 2019.
 He is preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Bell; grandparents, 
Emil and Esther Bose; Roy M. and Mary Bell; and great niece, Makinna 
Butler.
 Left to cherish his memory are his Dad, Roy Dean Bell; his son, 
Hunter Bell; sisters Luann Jones and husband Earl, Kerri Garman and 
husband Tim; brother, Robin Bell; nieces, Erin Jones, Erica Butler and 
husband Vince; nephew Andrew Jones and great nephews and niece Tre’, 
Kobe and Makessa Butler. He also enjoyed close friendships with Kena 
Stroup, the Darin Godsey family and Pastor Rod Rose.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Jeff-Bell?obId=18926333#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Roy Jeffery 'Jeff' Bell

Richard Eugene Clouse, 62, of Atwood, KS, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE, on March 26, 2022. 
Richard was born to Joyce Parker on December 26, 1959, in Hoxie, KS. He graduated from Atwood High School in 1979. 
Richard loved to fish. In his spare time you could usually find him out 
by the water. He was a very caring father and he loved his children 
dearly. 
Richard is survived by his children, Melissa (Nick) Klein of Elm Creek, 
NE and Brian Musgrave of Indianola, NE; his brother, Steve Clouse of 
Atwood; eight grandchildren, one great grandchild, and special nieces 
Paula and Jessica. 
A Celebration of Life will be at the Senior Citizen Center in Atwood on 
Friday, April 8, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Melissa 
Klein, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. Online
 condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>Richard Eugene Clouse, 62, of Atwood, KS, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE, on March 26, 2022. 
Richard was born to Joyce Parker on December 26, 1959, in Hoxie, KS. He graduated from Atwood High School in 1979. 
Richard loved to fish. In his spare time you could usually find him out 
by the water. He was a very caring father and he loved his children 
dearly. 
Richard is survived by his children, Melissa (Nick) Klein of Elm Creek, 
NE and Brian Musgrave of Indianola, NE; his brother, Steve Clouse of 
Atwood; eight grandchildren, one great grandchild, and special nieces 
Paula and Jessica. 
A Celebration of Life will be at the Senior Citizen Center in Atwood on 
Friday, April 8, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Melissa 
Klein, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. Online
 condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Richard Eugene Clouse

George Russell Adelgren March 5, 1934 ~ March 28, 2022 (age 88)

An obituary is not available at this time for George Russell Adelgren. <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/">Koons-Russell Funeral Home</a> is handling the arrangements.

VISITATION Sunday April 3, 2022 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Koons-Russell Funeral Home 211 N. Main Ave. Goodland, KS 67735

FUNERAL SERVICE Monday April 4, 2022 10:00 AM First Christian Church 8th and Arcade Goodland, KS 67735

Goodland Cemetery 510 N. Main Ave. Goodland, KS 67735

Memorials may be made to Pheasants Forever and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

George Russell Adelgren March 5, 1934 ~ March 28, 2022 (age 88)An obituary is not available at this time for George Russell Adelgren. <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/">Koons-Russell Funeral Home</a> is handling the arrangements. VISITATION Sunday April 3, 2022 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Koons-Russell Funeral Home 211 N. Main Ave. Goodland, KS 67735FUNERAL SERVICE Monday April 4, 2022 10:00 AM First Christian Church 8th and Arcade Goodland, KS 67735Goodland Cemetery 510 N. Main Ave. Goodland, KS 67735Memorials may be made to Pheasants Forever and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

George Russell Adelgren

<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Leon-Cook">Obituary for Leon Troy Cook | Ryan Mortuary</a>

January 7, 1953 ~ March 26, 2022 (age 69)

Leon Troy Cook&nbsp;passed away in his home surrounded by his family on March 26, 2022, at the age of 69, after a year-and-a-half battle against gastro-esophageal cancer. He was born on January 7, 1953, to Lillian and Louis Cook, in Bismarck, ND, and was raised in Norman, OK with his three sisters and twin brother.

From 1971-1973, Troy served his country in the U.S. Army and in the Vietnam War.&nbsp; He married Debora M. Skolout, in Beardsley, KS, on August 18, 1979, and they had three children. He graduated from Central State University in 1991.

 He worked in several fields, including the oil field, electrical, carpentry, and purchasing/inventory &amp; retail sales, retiring from Wal-Mart after 17-years, in 2018.

Troy was a man of great integrity, always prioritizing God, country and family. 

He and his family lived in Norman, OK until 1993, they then lived in Pine Bluff, AR until 1995, and then in Hays, KS until May 2021 when he and Debbie moved to Salina, KS, for their retirement. 

Troy loved spending time outdoors and was an avid golfer, photographer, hunter, cycler and OU Football fan. He and Debbie enjoyed traveling with both family and friends. Troy was always cracking jokes and kept his friends and family laughing until his final days.

Troy is survived by his wife Debora M. Cook; two children, daughter Crystal (Brian Leftridge) of Shawnee, KS; son Thomas (Brittany) Cook of Salina, KS; three granddaughters, Briella, Taylie, and Leah Cook and his two sisters, Linda Cook and Julie (Cook) Kranker of FL. 

He was preceded in death by his father Louis Starr Cook; his mother Lillian Joyce Washburn; his stepfather Wendall Washburn; his brother William Cook, sister Nancy (Cook) Johnson; and his infant daughter Elizabeth Cook.

The visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina, on April 2nd at 10 a.m., rosary at 11:10, followed by the funeral mass at 11:30 a.m.&nbsp; The burial will be at the St. John’s Nepomucene Cemetery in Beardsley, KS on Saturday, April 9, at 4 p.m.

The family suggests memorials to Hospice of Salina with Salina Regional Hospital or St. Mary’s Catholic School, Salina.&nbsp; 

Ryan Mortuary, Salina, is in charge of arrangements.

To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Leon-Cook/sympathy">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Leon-Cook/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Leon, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Leon-Cook/sympathy">visit our floral store.</a>

<h2>Leon Cook</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1648567596887.jpeg" alt="Leon Cook" />
 <figcaption>Leon Cook</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Leon-Cook">Obituary for Leon Troy Cook | Ryan Mortuary</a>January 7, 1953 ~ March 26, 2022 (age 69)Leon Troy Cook&nbsp;passed away in his home surrounded by his family on March 26, 2022, at the age of 69, after a year-and-a-half battle against gastro-esophageal cancer. He was born on January 7, 1953, to Lillian and Louis Cook, in Bismarck, ND, and was raised in Norman, OK with his three sisters and twin brother.From 1971-1973, Troy served his country in the U.S. Army and in the Vietnam War.&nbsp; He married Debora M. Skolout, in Beardsley, KS, on August 18, 1979, and they had three children. He graduated from Central State University in 1991. He worked in several fields, including the oil field, electrical, carpentry, and purchasing/inventory &amp; retail sales, retiring from Wal-Mart after 17-years, in 2018.Troy was a man of great integrity, always prioritizing God, country and family. He and his family lived in Norman, OK until 1993, they then lived in Pine Bluff, AR until 1995, and then in Hays, KS until May 2021 when he and Debbie moved to Salina, KS, for their retirement. Troy loved spending time outdoors and was an avid golfer, photographer, hunter, cycler and OU Football fan. He and Debbie enjoyed traveling with both family and friends. Troy was always cracking jokes and kept his friends and family laughing until his final days.Troy is survived by his wife Debora M. Cook; two children, daughter Crystal (Brian Leftridge) of Shawnee, KS; son Thomas (Brittany) Cook of Salina, KS; three granddaughters, Briella, Taylie, and Leah Cook and his two sisters, Linda Cook and Julie (Cook) Kranker of FL. He was preceded in death by his father Louis Starr Cook; his mother Lillian Joyce Washburn; his stepfather Wendall Washburn; his brother William Cook, sister Nancy (Cook) Johnson; and his infant daughter Elizabeth Cook.The visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina, on April 2nd at 10 a.m., rosary at 11:10, followed by the funeral mass at 11:30 a.m.&nbsp; The burial will be at the St. John’s Nepomucene Cemetery in Beardsley, KS on Saturday, April 9, at 4 p.m.The family suggests memorials to Hospice of Salina with Salina Regional Hospital or St. Mary’s Catholic School, Salina.&nbsp; Ryan Mortuary, Salina, is in charge of arrangements.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Leon-Cook/sympathy">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Leon-Cook/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Leon, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Leon-Cook/sympathy">visit our floral store.</a>

Leon Cook

Retired educator and coach Robert “Bob” Krug left this earth and went to
 his heavenly home on March 24, 2022, at the age of 74, surrounded by 
loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives 
to the fullest. Bob was born on November 8, 1947 in Garden City, Kansas 
to Emil Sr. and Eva Krug. Bob was the youngest of three children. Bob 
enjoyed sports, including basketball, baseball and tennis while growing 
up. Graduating from Garden City High School in southwest Kansas in 1965,
 Bob later completed his degree from Emporia State University before 
returning to Garden City to begin a career in education. Bob taught for 
34 years in Garden City before completing his career with seven more 
years in Holcomb. The passion in Bob’s work came from his love for 
teaching, whether in the classroom or on the tennis court. Bob coached 
boys and girls tennis for 26 years. Bob took great delight in coaching 
and teaching, and as a result began a very successful summer tennis 
program that he ran for 34 years. He made many meaningful memories for 
himself and those he taught and coached. In May 2021, Bob and Jane 
returned to Garden City after snowbird season, sold their house and 
began a transition to permanent residency at their home in Largo, 
Florida. 
As an adult Bob enjoyed playing tennis, racquetball, and golf. Bob loved
 watching University of Kansas Jayhawk basketball, he loved guessing 
games, the spirit of sport and ultimately the joy that healthy 
competition provides self and others. Service was an important part of 
Bob’s life. As a member of the First United Methodist Church in Garden 
City, Bob served in many different capacities. He went to Honduras to 
help with water projects seven times, and along with his wife Jane, 
worked with a Volunteers in Mission team for the United Methodist Church
 from 2012-2015, as well as other local service projects over the years.
 He was also a proud U.S. Veteran. Bob owned and operated Krug’s Sport 
Shop from the basement of their home where he provided unique, 
customized service. Bob was known by his family and the tennis community
 for having customer visits during all hours of the day, as this was a 
place for all skill levels to feel welcomed. 
Bob is remembered by his family and many others with his stories, 
laughter, and crazy sayings like “Humma Humma” and “Hello Wall.” He 
drove many, many miles transporting his tennis teams to tournaments, 
staying awake eating sunflower seeds or talking with the player that 
chose the front seat. 
Bob was inducted into the Garden City High School Athletics Hall of Fame
 in December 2021 and was humbled and appreciative of that honor and 
celebration. Bob is lovingly remembered by many he coached, and his 
legacy will live on. 
Bob is survived by his wife Jane, married on July 22, 1972. This July 
they were planning to celebrate their 50th Anniversary with their family
 in Asheville, North Carolina. Bob is also survived by their three 
children Chad, Amanda, and Sarah; daughter-in-law Kate and sons-in-law 
Ryan and Aaron; grandchildren Cole, Addy, Ty, Nora, Asher, and Corbin; 
sister Beverley and brother Emil Jr. and his wife Deandra. He is also 
survived by sister-in-law Doris Rauhut and brother-in-law Ron Matteson 
and his wife Brenda. 
Too humble to admit, Bob had a lot of courage and brought so much joy 
into the world. Bob’s family and friends will celebrate his courage, the
 legacy of his joy and his life with a Celebration of Life service at 
1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the First United Methodist 
Church in Garden City. The service may also be viewed on Facebook Live 
on the Garnand Funeral Home Facebook page. A reception will follow at 
Southwind Golf and Dining from 2:30-4:30pm.

A scholarship is being 
established in memory of Bob. In lieu of flowers, contributions for the 
Bob Krug Memorial Scholarship may be sent to Garnand Funeral Home, 412 
N. 7th St., Garden City, Kansas 67846.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1648499967888.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Retired educator and coach Robert “Bob” Krug left this earth and went to
 his heavenly home on March 24, 2022, at the age of 74, surrounded by 
loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives 
to the fullest. Bob was born on November 8, 1947 in Garden City, Kansas 
to Emil Sr. and Eva Krug. Bob was the youngest of three children. Bob 
enjoyed sports, including basketball, baseball and tennis while growing 
up. Graduating from Garden City High School in southwest Kansas in 1965,
 Bob later completed his degree from Emporia State University before 
returning to Garden City to begin a career in education. Bob taught for 
34 years in Garden City before completing his career with seven more 
years in Holcomb. The passion in Bob’s work came from his love for 
teaching, whether in the classroom or on the tennis court. Bob coached 
boys and girls tennis for 26 years. Bob took great delight in coaching 
and teaching, and as a result began a very successful summer tennis 
program that he ran for 34 years. He made many meaningful memories for 
himself and those he taught and coached. In May 2021, Bob and Jane 
returned to Garden City after snowbird season, sold their house and 
began a transition to permanent residency at their home in Largo, 
Florida. 
As an adult Bob enjoyed playing tennis, racquetball, and golf. Bob loved
 watching University of Kansas Jayhawk basketball, he loved guessing 
games, the spirit of sport and ultimately the joy that healthy 
competition provides self and others. Service was an important part of 
Bob’s life. As a member of the First United Methodist Church in Garden 
City, Bob served in many different capacities. He went to Honduras to 
help with water projects seven times, and along with his wife Jane, 
worked with a Volunteers in Mission team for the United Methodist Church
 from 2012-2015, as well as other local service projects over the years.
 He was also a proud U.S. Veteran. Bob owned and operated Krug’s Sport 
Shop from the basement of their home where he provided unique, 
customized service. Bob was known by his family and the tennis community
 for having customer visits during all hours of the day, as this was a 
place for all skill levels to feel welcomed. 
Bob is remembered by his family and many others with his stories, 
laughter, and crazy sayings like “Humma Humma” and “Hello Wall.” He 
drove many, many miles transporting his tennis teams to tournaments, 
staying awake eating sunflower seeds or talking with the player that 
chose the front seat. 
Bob was inducted into the Garden City High School Athletics Hall of Fame
 in December 2021 and was humbled and appreciative of that honor and 
celebration. Bob is lovingly remembered by many he coached, and his 
legacy will live on. 
Bob is survived by his wife Jane, married on July 22, 1972. This July 
they were planning to celebrate their 50th Anniversary with their family
 in Asheville, North Carolina. Bob is also survived by their three 
children Chad, Amanda, and Sarah; daughter-in-law Kate and sons-in-law 
Ryan and Aaron; grandchildren Cole, Addy, Ty, Nora, Asher, and Corbin; 
sister Beverley and brother Emil Jr. and his wife Deandra. He is also 
survived by sister-in-law Doris Rauhut and brother-in-law Ron Matteson 
and his wife Brenda. 
Too humble to admit, Bob had a lot of courage and brought so much joy 
into the world. Bob’s family and friends will celebrate his courage, the
 legacy of his joy and his life with a Celebration of Life service at 
1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the First United Methodist 
Church in Garden City. The service may also be viewed on Facebook Live 
on the Garnand Funeral Home Facebook page. A reception will follow at 
Southwind Golf and Dining from 2:30-4:30pm. A scholarship is being 
established in memory of Bob. In lieu of flowers, contributions for the 
Bob Krug Memorial Scholarship may be sent to Garnand Funeral Home, 412 
N. 7th St., Garden City, Kansas 67846.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Robert 'Bob' Krug

Sister Frances Biernacki, 94, died March 28, 2022, in the Dominican 
Sisters’ convent infirmary, Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born February 25, 1928,
 in Garden City, KS, the daughter of Francis and Rose Mary Wolf 
Biernacki.&nbsp; She entered the Dominican Sisters Community in 1943 and 
pronounced vows in 1946.&nbsp; Sister Frances celebrated seventy-five years 
of religious profession in 2021.

Sister Frances’s early ministry was in elementary education, teaching
 in Kansas and Colorado for twelve years.&nbsp; In 1956 she was assigned to 
begin a new mission in Nigeria, and later was instrumental in the 
founding of a Nigerian Dominican congregation, the Sisters of St. 
Catherine of Siena.&nbsp; Her twenty-one years of mission work included 
serving in Kenya and Niger.&nbsp; Between times of service in the missions, 
Sister Frances earned her MSW, ministering in that field for sixteen 
years.&nbsp; She retired to the motherhouse in Great Bend in 2000.

Sister Frances was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers 
(John Fred, Leroy, Edmond, Raymond Charlie, David), and two sisters 
(Rosella Billinger, Evelyn Biernacki).&nbsp;&nbsp; She is survived by a brother 
Ivan Biernacki of Slidell, LA,&nbsp; several nieces and nephews, as well as 
the Dominican Sisters of Peace.&nbsp;

A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 30.&nbsp; The 
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM on Thursday, March 31.&nbsp; 
Both will take place at the Sisters’ Convent.&nbsp; Burial will be in the 
Sisters’ Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials in honor of Sister Frances may
 be sent to Dominican Sisters of Peace, 2320 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH
 43219-2098.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Sister Frances Biernacki, 94, died March 28, 2022, in the Dominican 
Sisters’ convent infirmary, Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born February 25, 1928,
 in Garden City, KS, the daughter of Francis and Rose Mary Wolf 
Biernacki.&nbsp; She entered the Dominican Sisters Community in 1943 and 
pronounced vows in 1946.&nbsp; Sister Frances celebrated seventy-five years 
of religious profession in 2021.Sister Frances’s early ministry was in elementary education, teaching
 in Kansas and Colorado for twelve years.&nbsp; In 1956 she was assigned to 
begin a new mission in Nigeria, and later was instrumental in the 
founding of a Nigerian Dominican congregation, the Sisters of St. 
Catherine of Siena.&nbsp; Her twenty-one years of mission work included 
serving in Kenya and Niger.&nbsp; Between times of service in the missions, 
Sister Frances earned her MSW, ministering in that field for sixteen 
years.&nbsp; She retired to the motherhouse in Great Bend in 2000.Sister Frances was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers 
(John Fred, Leroy, Edmond, Raymond Charlie, David), and two sisters 
(Rosella Billinger, Evelyn Biernacki).&nbsp;&nbsp; She is survived by a brother 
Ivan Biernacki of Slidell, LA,&nbsp; several nieces and nephews, as well as 
the Dominican Sisters of Peace.&nbsp;A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 30.&nbsp; The 
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM on Thursday, March 31.&nbsp; 
Both will take place at the Sisters’ Convent.&nbsp; Burial will be in the 
Sisters’ Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials in honor of Sister Frances may
 be sent to Dominican Sisters of Peace, 2320 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH
 43219-2098.&nbsp;

Sister Frances Biernacki

Sister Ancilla Schawe, 100, died March 25, 2022, in the Dominican 
Sisters’ convent infirmary, Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born March 3, 1922, in 
Windthorst, KS, the daughter of Herman and Catherine Heeke Schawe.&nbsp; She 
entered the Dominican Sisters Community in 1943 and pronounced vows in 
1945.&nbsp; Sister Ancilla celebrated seventy-five years of religious 
profession in 2020.

Sister Ancilla ministered in the nursing profession.&nbsp; She served as 
supervisor, head nurse, or nursing director in hospitals in Great Bend, 
Garden City, Larned, and Lamar, CO, for 33 years.&nbsp; She then received 
training in pastoral care and ministered at Via Christi–St. Francis in 
Wichita for 22 years.&nbsp;&nbsp; She retired to the motherhouse in Great Bend in 
2004..

Sister Ancilla was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, 
Albert Schawe, and five sisters, Elizabeth Ackerman, Magdalen Ackerman, 
Virginia Gillogly, Gertrude Rueb, and Pauline Durler.&nbsp; She is survived 
by numerous nieces and nephews; as well as the Dominican Sisters of 
Peace.&nbsp;

A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, April 1.&nbsp; The Mass
 of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 on Saturday, April 2.&nbsp; Both will 
take place at the Sisters’ Convent.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Sisters’ 
Resurrection Cemetery.&nbsp;Memorials in honor of Sister Ancilla may be sent 
to Dominican Sisters of Peace, 2320 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 
43219-2098.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Sister Ancilla Schawe, 100, died March 25, 2022, in the Dominican 
Sisters’ convent infirmary, Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born March 3, 1922, in 
Windthorst, KS, the daughter of Herman and Catherine Heeke Schawe.&nbsp; She 
entered the Dominican Sisters Community in 1943 and pronounced vows in 
1945.&nbsp; Sister Ancilla celebrated seventy-five years of religious 
profession in 2020.Sister Ancilla ministered in the nursing profession.&nbsp; She served as 
supervisor, head nurse, or nursing director in hospitals in Great Bend, 
Garden City, Larned, and Lamar, CO, for 33 years.&nbsp; She then received 
training in pastoral care and ministered at Via Christi–St. Francis in 
Wichita for 22 years.&nbsp;&nbsp; She retired to the motherhouse in Great Bend in 
2004..Sister Ancilla was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, 
Albert Schawe, and five sisters, Elizabeth Ackerman, Magdalen Ackerman, 
Virginia Gillogly, Gertrude Rueb, and Pauline Durler.&nbsp; She is survived 
by numerous nieces and nephews; as well as the Dominican Sisters of 
Peace.&nbsp;A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, April 1.&nbsp; The Mass
 of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 on Saturday, April 2.&nbsp; Both will 
take place at the Sisters’ Convent.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Sisters’ 
Resurrection Cemetery.&nbsp;Memorials in honor of Sister Ancilla may be sent 
to Dominican Sisters of Peace, 2320 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 
43219-2098.&nbsp;

Sister Ancilla Schawe

Melva Arlene (Rassette) Peirano, 86, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp;

Melva was born August 24, 1935, in Dorrance, Kansas.&nbsp; The daughter of Walter and Minnie (Kaufman) Rassette.&nbsp; She grew up south of Dorrance on a farm and graduated from Dorrance High School with the class of 1953.&nbsp; The summer of her junior and senior year, Melva worked at the Russell State Bank.&nbsp; After graduation, she earned a permanent position and worked there for 35 years.&nbsp; She retired in 1996.&nbsp; Melva married Franklin Dean Peirano on October 17, 1954.&nbsp; They celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary in 2021.&nbsp; Their union was blessed with three children; Alan, Brenda, Curtis.&nbsp; They made their home in Russell, Kansas and retired there.

She was very active in her children's sports during their youth, taught Sunday school at Saint John's Lutheran Church and loved music.&nbsp; She was remembered for teaching her Sunday School classes songs on the autoharp.&nbsp; Melva also played the piano and was the main focus each Christmas with many carols.&nbsp; She assisted with the Brownies and Girl Scout Troups.

Melva is survived by husband Frank of the home: son, Alan Peirano (Pam) of Derby, Kansas, daughter, Brenda (Tom) of Bristol Connecticut, son, Curtis Peirano of Lake Wood, Colorado; sisters, Cleo Plaggerman (Larry) of Salina, Kansas, Pat Schempp (Andy) of Salina, Kansas, and Betty Ehrlich of Russell, Kansas: brother, Don Rassette (Cheryl) of El Paso, Texas; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Melva was preceded in death by her father Walter and mother Minnie; brother Ronald Rassette, sister Linda Weeks and brother-in-law Leroy Chet Ehrlich.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Celebration of Melva’s Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 1, 2022, at the St. John Lutheran Church of Russell.&nbsp; A private burial of ashes will take place at a later date.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; A 

Memorial has been established with St. John Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Melva Arlene (Rassette) Peirano, 86, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp;Melva was born August 24, 1935, in Dorrance, Kansas.&nbsp; The daughter of Walter and Minnie (Kaufman) Rassette.&nbsp; She grew up south of Dorrance on a farm and graduated from Dorrance High School with the class of 1953.&nbsp; The summer of her junior and senior year, Melva worked at the Russell State Bank.&nbsp; After graduation, she earned a permanent position and worked there for 35 years.&nbsp; She retired in 1996.&nbsp; Melva married Franklin Dean Peirano on October 17, 1954.&nbsp; They celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary in 2021.&nbsp; Their union was blessed with three children; Alan, Brenda, Curtis.&nbsp; They made their home in Russell, Kansas and retired there.She was very active in her children's sports during their youth, taught Sunday school at Saint John's Lutheran Church and loved music.&nbsp; She was remembered for teaching her Sunday School classes songs on the autoharp.&nbsp; Melva also played the piano and was the main focus each Christmas with many carols.&nbsp; She assisted with the Brownies and Girl Scout Troups.Melva is survived by husband Frank of the home: son, Alan Peirano (Pam) of Derby, Kansas, daughter, Brenda (Tom) of Bristol Connecticut, son, Curtis Peirano of Lake Wood, Colorado; sisters, Cleo Plaggerman (Larry) of Salina, Kansas, Pat Schempp (Andy) of Salina, Kansas, and Betty Ehrlich of Russell, Kansas: brother, Don Rassette (Cheryl) of El Paso, Texas; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.Melva was preceded in death by her father Walter and mother Minnie; brother Ronald Rassette, sister Linda Weeks and brother-in-law Leroy Chet Ehrlich.&nbsp;&nbsp;Celebration of Melva’s Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 1, 2022, at the St. John Lutheran Church of Russell.&nbsp; A private burial of ashes will take place at a later date.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with St. John Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Melva Arlene (Rassette) Peirano

Darryl Dean Bauman, 82, of&nbsp;Greensboro, NC&nbsp;passed away December 30, 
2021, at his Greensboro home.&nbsp;&nbsp;A memorial mass was held Saturday, January 8, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in 
Greensboro, NC.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Darryl was born January 7, 1939, in Goodland, KS to Leonard and 
Margaret (Cotter) Bauman.&nbsp;&nbsp;Darryl received his early education in 
Goodland.&nbsp;&nbsp;As a child, he was happy to serve as an altar boy at Sunday 
mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;He attended 
Goodland High School where he played football for the Goodland 
Cowboys.&nbsp;&nbsp;Darryl attended college at Kansas State University and was a 
member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity.&nbsp;&nbsp;He graduated from Fort Hays State
 University in 1961 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture.&nbsp;&nbsp;After 
college he joined the United States Army and was stationed in 
Germany.&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon completion of his military service he was employed by the
 United States Department of Labor working in Dodge City, KS, Kansas 
City, MO and Washington, D.C.&nbsp;&nbsp;He retired in 2004.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mr. Bauman was an active member at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in 
Greensboro, NC &nbsp;and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.&nbsp;&nbsp;Being a 
member of the Fourth Degree is the highest and most prestigious degree 
within the organization and is awarded to Sir Knights who are dedicated 
to the service of their church, country and order.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He enjoyed watching football, participating in activities with his 
children, refereeing youth soccer games and doing crossword puzzles.&nbsp;&nbsp;He
 liked spending time with his beloved grand-dogs, Teddy and Shadow.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Darryl was preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Margaret, and twin brother Jarrell Bauman.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He is survived by his wife, Gloria D. Bauman of the home; sister, 
Becky and husband Les &nbsp;Sheldon of Greeley, CO; children, Christie D. 
Pearson of Durham, NC, Douglas D. Bauman of Topeka, KS, and Jessica B. 
and husband Gary Hilliard of Greensboro, NC; and a host of family 
members and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;

An interment service will be held&nbsp;on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Location: Goodland Cemetery,&nbsp;North Main Street in Goodland.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mary’s 
Catholic Church – Fund for the Needy,&nbsp;1414 Gorrell Street, Greensboro, 
NC 27301.&nbsp;&nbsp;For information and online condolences 
visit&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

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 </figure>Darryl Dean Bauman, 82, of&nbsp;Greensboro, NC&nbsp;passed away December 30, 
2021, at his Greensboro home.&nbsp;&nbsp;A memorial mass was held Saturday, January 8, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in 
Greensboro, NC.&nbsp;&nbsp;Darryl was born January 7, 1939, in Goodland, KS to Leonard and 
Margaret (Cotter) Bauman.&nbsp;&nbsp;Darryl received his early education in 
Goodland.&nbsp;&nbsp;As a child, he was happy to serve as an altar boy at Sunday 
mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;He attended 
Goodland High School where he played football for the Goodland 
Cowboys.&nbsp;&nbsp;Darryl attended college at Kansas State University and was a 
member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity.&nbsp;&nbsp;He graduated from Fort Hays State
 University in 1961 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture.&nbsp;&nbsp;After 
college he joined the United States Army and was stationed in 
Germany.&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon completion of his military service he was employed by the
 United States Department of Labor working in Dodge City, KS, Kansas 
City, MO and Washington, D.C.&nbsp;&nbsp;He retired in 2004.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr. Bauman was an active member at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in 
Greensboro, NC &nbsp;and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.&nbsp;&nbsp;Being a 
member of the Fourth Degree is the highest and most prestigious degree 
within the organization and is awarded to Sir Knights who are dedicated 
to the service of their church, country and order.&nbsp;&nbsp;He enjoyed watching football, participating in activities with his 
children, refereeing youth soccer games and doing crossword puzzles.&nbsp;&nbsp;He
 liked spending time with his beloved grand-dogs, Teddy and Shadow.&nbsp;&nbsp;Darryl was preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Margaret, and twin brother Jarrell Bauman.&nbsp;&nbsp;He is survived by his wife, Gloria D. Bauman of the home; sister, 
Becky and husband Les &nbsp;Sheldon of Greeley, CO; children, Christie D. 
Pearson of Durham, NC, Douglas D. Bauman of Topeka, KS, and Jessica B. 
and husband Gary Hilliard of Greensboro, NC; and a host of family 
members and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;An interment service will be held&nbsp;on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Location: Goodland Cemetery,&nbsp;North Main Street in Goodland.&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mary’s 
Catholic Church – Fund for the Needy,&nbsp;1414 Gorrell Street, Greensboro, 
NC 27301.&nbsp;&nbsp;For information and online condolences 
visit&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

Darryl Dean Bauman

Robert Wayne “Robbie” McGaughey, age 64, went to join his family at 
the “Big Dance” beyond the clouds on March 25, 2022, at Hays Medical 
Center, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Robbie was born on April 21, 1957, in Hays, 
Kansas the son of Francis Paul “Frank” and Drewie Elaine (Robertson) 
McGaughey.

Robbie was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Sons of the
 American Legion Post #59, both of McCracken. He was a graduate of the 
McCracken High School class of 1975. &nbsp;After high school he worked and 
lived on his family’s farm where he raised his two children until 1991 
when his last son was to be born, he moved he and his family back into 
the town of McCracken.

Robbie worked in the oilfield for several companies over the years the longest being Abercrombie Drilling.

He ran “Mule Creek Kennels” where he bred and raised greyhounds, coon
 hounds, and bird dogs, and pack mules. While residing in the town of 
McCracken Robbie, Helena and their family ran “The Main Street Diner” 
until it caught fire in 1999. In 2004 they opened “The Mustang” another 
café where Rob was able to share his culinary talents with his many 
customers including his “Famous Prime Rib and Sunday fried chicken 
dinner buffet” until his health took precedence. For all those that 
truly knew Robbie they knew he had a heart of gold, caring for everyone,
 and making sure no one left his home unfed. He always said “You better 
go get you a plate, cause if your bashful around here all you’re gonna 
leave with is an empty stomach”

On September 1, 1982, he married Helena Showalter in LaCrosse, 
Kansas. She survives of the home. Born to this union were one daughter, 
and two sons, &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ashley McGaughey and her husband, Richard Gonzales, of 
McCracken, Aaron McGaughey and his wife, Lesley, of LaCrosse, and Austin
 McGaughey; &nbsp;his granddogs, Dolly, Arrow, and Lokie, of McCracken; four 
grandchildren, Roman and Serenity Gonzales, Jackson and Lillian 
McGaughey; brothers-in-law, Richard Showalter and Terry Showalter and 
his wife, Helen; one niece, Amanda Showalter, one nephew, Jason 
Showalter, many great nephews, great nieces, and one great great niece, 
cousins, friends, as well as his many beloved canine companions, but 
most especially Toby, Gabby, and Molly.

Robbie was preceded in death by his parents, his cousin Robert Wayne 
Ramsey (whom he was named after), his brother-in-law, Johnny Mac 
Showalter, many aunts, uncles, cousins, his best friend Glenn "Smoe" 
Ryan, and his favorite coon hound Brandy.

A funeral mass will be held at the St Mary's Catholic Church, 
McCracken on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.&nbsp; followed by burial 
in The McCracken City cemetery. The rosary will be held at the church on
 Monday, March 28, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.

For those unable to attend in person the funeral service will be available virtually at the following link <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FitzgeraldFuneralzgerald%20Funeral%20Home%20|%20Facebook">https://www.facebook.com/FitzgeraldFuneralzgerald Funeral Home | Facebook</a>

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Mary's Heritage or the McCracken Sons of the American Legion, Post #59.

Memories and words of support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

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 </figure>Robert Wayne “Robbie” McGaughey, age 64, went to join his family at 
the “Big Dance” beyond the clouds on March 25, 2022, at Hays Medical 
Center, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Robbie was born on April 21, 1957, in Hays, 
Kansas the son of Francis Paul “Frank” and Drewie Elaine (Robertson) 
McGaughey.Robbie was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Sons of the
 American Legion Post #59, both of McCracken. He was a graduate of the 
McCracken High School class of 1975. &nbsp;After high school he worked and 
lived on his family’s farm where he raised his two children until 1991 
when his last son was to be born, he moved he and his family back into 
the town of McCracken.Robbie worked in the oilfield for several companies over the years the longest being Abercrombie Drilling.He ran “Mule Creek Kennels” where he bred and raised greyhounds, coon
 hounds, and bird dogs, and pack mules. While residing in the town of 
McCracken Robbie, Helena and their family ran “The Main Street Diner” 
until it caught fire in 1999. In 2004 they opened “The Mustang” another 
café where Rob was able to share his culinary talents with his many 
customers including his “Famous Prime Rib and Sunday fried chicken 
dinner buffet” until his health took precedence. For all those that 
truly knew Robbie they knew he had a heart of gold, caring for everyone,
 and making sure no one left his home unfed. He always said “You better 
go get you a plate, cause if your bashful around here all you’re gonna 
leave with is an empty stomach”On September 1, 1982, he married Helena Showalter in LaCrosse, 
Kansas. She survives of the home. Born to this union were one daughter, 
and two sons, &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ashley McGaughey and her husband, Richard Gonzales, of 
McCracken, Aaron McGaughey and his wife, Lesley, of LaCrosse, and Austin
 McGaughey; &nbsp;his granddogs, Dolly, Arrow, and Lokie, of McCracken; four 
grandchildren, Roman and Serenity Gonzales, Jackson and Lillian 
McGaughey; brothers-in-law, Richard Showalter and Terry Showalter and 
his wife, Helen; one niece, Amanda Showalter, one nephew, Jason 
Showalter, many great nephews, great nieces, and one great great niece, 
cousins, friends, as well as his many beloved canine companions, but 
most especially Toby, Gabby, and Molly.Robbie was preceded in death by his parents, his cousin Robert Wayne 
Ramsey (whom he was named after), his brother-in-law, Johnny Mac 
Showalter, many aunts, uncles, cousins, his best friend Glenn "Smoe" 
Ryan, and his favorite coon hound Brandy.A funeral mass will be held at the St Mary's Catholic Church, 
McCracken on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.&nbsp; followed by burial 
in The McCracken City cemetery. The rosary will be held at the church on
 Monday, March 28, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.For those unable to attend in person the funeral service will be available virtually at the following link <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FitzgeraldFuneralzgerald%20Funeral%20Home%20|%20Facebook">https://www.facebook.com/FitzgeraldFuneralzgerald Funeral Home | Facebook</a>Memorial contributions may be given to St. Mary's Heritage or the McCracken Sons of the American Legion, Post #59.Memories and words of support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

Robert Wayne 'Robbie' McGaughey

Virginia Ann (Hill) Mitchell, 79, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022, at her home.

Virginia was born September 23, 1942, on the family farm in Lincoln County, Kansas.&nbsp; She was the daughter of Harvey H. and Alice M. (Kral) Hill.&nbsp; She grew up in the Dorrance and Wilson area and graduated from Dorrance High School.

Virginia was united in marriage to Fredrick O. Mitchell, Sr. on January 29, 1961, in Russell.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three sons; Fredrick, Jr., Martin and Jason.&nbsp; They moved around some early in their marriage before moving to Great Bend in 1972.&nbsp; Fredrick preceded her in death on September 19, 2019.

Virginia was a devoted wife and homemaker for her sons.&nbsp; She was an active member in the First Church of the Nazarene in Great Bend and also taught Sunday school classes.&nbsp; She loved gardening, canning and cooking.&nbsp; She always had a love for cats.

Virginia’s surviving family include her two sons, Fredrick Mitchell, Jr. of Great Bend, Kansas and Martin Mitchell (Kathey) of Great Bend, Kansas; brother, Mark Hill (Debra) of Wilson, Kansas; sisters, Patricia Schnur (Bob) of Butler, Pennsylvania, Bonita Buehler of Russell, Kansas and Terry Soukup (Jerry) of Wilson, Kansas; three grandchildren, Trinity Mitchell, Ashley Stanley and Chelsea Morris (Levi); and four great grandchildren, Charlotte Stanley, Peter Stanley, Claire Stanley and Warren Morris.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, husband Fredrick, son Jason John Mitchell and brother Roger Hill, and grandson-in-law Thomas Stanley

Celebration of Virginia’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, March 31, 2022, at the First Church of the Nazarene of Great Bend.&nbsp; A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday at the Russell City Cemetery in Russell.&nbsp; The family will be present to greet friends from 9:30 AM to Service time Thursday at the Church.&nbsp; 

A Memorial has been established with Golden Belt Humane Society.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Virginia Ann (Hill) Mitchell, 79, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022, at her home.Virginia was born September 23, 1942, on the family farm in Lincoln County, Kansas.&nbsp; She was the daughter of Harvey H. and Alice M. (Kral) Hill.&nbsp; She grew up in the Dorrance and Wilson area and graduated from Dorrance High School.Virginia was united in marriage to Fredrick O. Mitchell, Sr. on January 29, 1961, in Russell.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three sons; Fredrick, Jr., Martin and Jason.&nbsp; They moved around some early in their marriage before moving to Great Bend in 1972.&nbsp; Fredrick preceded her in death on September 19, 2019.Virginia was a devoted wife and homemaker for her sons.&nbsp; She was an active member in the First Church of the Nazarene in Great Bend and also taught Sunday school classes.&nbsp; She loved gardening, canning and cooking.&nbsp; She always had a love for cats.Virginia’s surviving family include her two sons, Fredrick Mitchell, Jr. of Great Bend, Kansas and Martin Mitchell (Kathey) of Great Bend, Kansas; brother, Mark Hill (Debra) of Wilson, Kansas; sisters, Patricia Schnur (Bob) of Butler, Pennsylvania, Bonita Buehler of Russell, Kansas and Terry Soukup (Jerry) of Wilson, Kansas; three grandchildren, Trinity Mitchell, Ashley Stanley and Chelsea Morris (Levi); and four great grandchildren, Charlotte Stanley, Peter Stanley, Claire Stanley and Warren Morris.Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, husband Fredrick, son Jason John Mitchell and brother Roger Hill, and grandson-in-law Thomas StanleyCelebration of Virginia’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, March 31, 2022, at the First Church of the Nazarene of Great Bend.&nbsp; A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday at the Russell City Cemetery in Russell.&nbsp; The family will be present to greet friends from 9:30 AM to Service time Thursday at the Church.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with Golden Belt Humane Society.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Virginia Ann (Hill) Mitchell

Diana "Diane" Lee Roat, 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by 
family on March&nbsp;26th, 2022. She was born February&nbsp;12, 1960 at Wichita, 
Kansas, to James Andrew Roat and Doris Verlea (Lemon) Roat.

She was a 1978 graduate of Great Bend High School. She was a past 
correctional officer at GEO Lawton correctional Facility in Lawton, 
Oklahoma and later at Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility in 
Larned. Diane was well respected by her coworker as well as the inmates,
 She was know to run a tight ship. Diane was a certified ventriloquist 
earning her first "dummy" from the Nazarene Church in Great Bend for 
memorizing all the Books of the Bible, she was also an avid Kansas City 
Chiefs Fan and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her mother, Doris of rural Seward; a brother, 
David (Tracy) of Great Bend; two nephews, Jesse Roat (Brittany) of 
Hoisington and Trenton Roat and companion Kat Allen of Great Bend; and 
four nieces Kristin Roat of Great Bend, DJ (Nick) Miller of Great Bend, 
Chelsey West of Hays and Kayla (James) Godfrey of Hoisington; four great
 nephews and 3 great nieces; and her fur-babies Boo, Elton and Emma. 
Diane was proceeded in death by her father, James; two brothers, Jimmy 
and Darin; a nephew, Travis Roat; and a sister in law Karla J. Roat 
Neiman.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, 
March 30, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends 
from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Serrvice will be held at 2:00 p.m., 
Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff 
Johnson presiding. Interment will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. 


Memorials are suggested to Golden Belt Hospice or Golden Belt Humane 
Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Diana "Diane" Lee Roat, 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by 
family on March&nbsp;26th, 2022. She was born February&nbsp;12, 1960 at Wichita, 
Kansas, to James Andrew Roat and Doris Verlea (Lemon) Roat.She was a 1978 graduate of Great Bend High School. She was a past 
correctional officer at GEO Lawton correctional Facility in Lawton, 
Oklahoma and later at Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility in 
Larned. Diane was well respected by her coworker as well as the inmates,
 She was know to run a tight ship. Diane was a certified ventriloquist 
earning her first "dummy" from the Nazarene Church in Great Bend for 
memorizing all the Books of the Bible, she was also an avid Kansas City 
Chiefs Fan and will be missed by all who knew her.She is survived by her mother, Doris of rural Seward; a brother, 
David (Tracy) of Great Bend; two nephews, Jesse Roat (Brittany) of 
Hoisington and Trenton Roat and companion Kat Allen of Great Bend; and 
four nieces Kristin Roat of Great Bend, DJ (Nick) Miller of Great Bend, 
Chelsey West of Hays and Kayla (James) Godfrey of Hoisington; four great
 nephews and 3 great nieces; and her fur-babies Boo, Elton and Emma. 
Diane was proceeded in death by her father, James; two brothers, Jimmy 
and Darin; a nephew, Travis Roat; and a sister in law Karla J. Roat 
Neiman.Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, 
March 30, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends 
from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Serrvice will be held at 2:00 p.m., 
Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff 
Johnson presiding. Interment will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. 
Memorials are suggested to Golden Belt Hospice or Golden Belt Humane 
Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Diana 'Diane' Lee Roat

Alfred Gene Schwartzkopf, age 85, died at Hays Medical Center, Hays, 
Kansas on March 25, 2022.&nbsp; He was born on March 28, 1936 in LaCrosse, 
Kansas the son of William and Bertha (Filbert) Schwartzkopf.

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 1, 2022, 3:00 p.m. at 
the Ness City Cemetery.&nbsp; Viewing will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral 
Home, Ness City on Thursday, March 31, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Ness County Hospital or the Ness City Fire Department.

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 </figure>Alfred Gene Schwartzkopf, age 85, died at Hays Medical Center, Hays, 
Kansas on March 25, 2022.&nbsp; He was born on March 28, 1936 in LaCrosse, 
Kansas the son of William and Bertha (Filbert) Schwartzkopf.Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 1, 2022, 3:00 p.m. at 
the Ness City Cemetery.&nbsp; Viewing will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral 
Home, Ness City on Thursday, March 31, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be given to the Ness County Hospital or the Ness City Fire Department.Memories and words of support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

Alfred Gene Schwartzkopf

Our precious and beautiful little angel, Madison Baylor Spears, passed away in the embrace of family on March 24, 2022.
 Madison was born January 4, 2022 to Devin and Mercedes Spears, 
joining siblings Abigail, Maverick, Harper, and Emma. Despite her short
 time on earth, she was destined for great things, deeply loved and 
brought immense joy to all those around her. 
 Madison will be forever remembered and loved by her parents, Devin 
and Mercedes Spears, her siblings, Emma, Harper, Maverick, and Abigail 
as well as her grandparents, Douglas and Tammy Spears, Randy and Cindy 
Burton. Great grandparents; Peggy Strahm, Marilyn Burton, William and 
Charlotte Burton and several aunts and uncles, and sweet cousins. 
 She is preceded in death by her Great Grandparents; William and 
Naomi Scheuerman, Marvin Strahm, Charles and Millie Spears, Alex 
McCormick, Gerald Downs, and Great Uncles; Dennis Spears, Kevin Strahm 
and Druce Downs 
 “Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart” - A.A. Milne
 A private family service will be held at the Rentschler Family 
Mortuaries, Clark-Gashaw Chapel in Osborne, Kansas. Final Resting will 
follow in the Osborne Cemetery.
 In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to The 
Madison Spears Memorial and can be sent in care of Rentschler Family 
Mortuaries, Clark-Gashaw Chapel in Osborne Kansas. Any donations 
received will be given towards Thymus research.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rentschler Family Mortuaries is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Our precious and beautiful little angel, Madison Baylor Spears, passed away in the embrace of family on March 24, 2022.
 Madison was born January 4, 2022 to Devin and Mercedes Spears, 
joining siblings Abigail, Maverick, Harper, and Emma. Despite her short
 time on earth, she was destined for great things, deeply loved and 
brought immense joy to all those around her. 
 Madison will be forever remembered and loved by her parents, Devin 
and Mercedes Spears, her siblings, Emma, Harper, Maverick, and Abigail 
as well as her grandparents, Douglas and Tammy Spears, Randy and Cindy 
Burton. Great grandparents; Peggy Strahm, Marilyn Burton, William and 
Charlotte Burton and several aunts and uncles, and sweet cousins. 
 She is preceded in death by her Great Grandparents; William and 
Naomi Scheuerman, Marvin Strahm, Charles and Millie Spears, Alex 
McCormick, Gerald Downs, and Great Uncles; Dennis Spears, Kevin Strahm 
and Druce Downs 
 “Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart” - A.A. Milne
 A private family service will be held at the Rentschler Family 
Mortuaries, Clark-Gashaw Chapel in Osborne, Kansas. Final Resting will 
follow in the Osborne Cemetery.
 In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to The 
Madison Spears Memorial and can be sent in care of Rentschler Family 
Mortuaries, Clark-Gashaw Chapel in Osborne Kansas. Any donations 
received will be given towards Thymus research.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rentschler Family Mortuaries is in charge of arrangements.

Madison Baylor Spears

Robert&nbsp;A.&nbsp;Huelsman, 78, died March 26, 2022, at Hays, KS. He was born January 1, 1944, to Frank H. and Anna Marie (Feldt)&nbsp;Huelsman, in Colby, Ks. He attended Angelus and Grinnell schools and graduated in 1962. When he was in high school, he worked as a farm hand and at the elevator. Later, he worked in Summit County, CO as a land surveyor. He took great pride in telling people that he helped lay out the ski runs in Keystone, Copper Mountain and Vail ski resorts. Later he moved his family to Aurora CO where he worked for the City of Aurora and he laid out the curb and gutter for the Aurora Mall and other city buildings. In 1981, he brought his family to Oakley where he and Janice owned and operated the Sears Catalog store until it was closed by Sears 11 years later. He then purchased Gene's OK Tire and ran it as an appliance and tire shop&nbsp;that&nbsp;he named Hometown Tire and Appliance. In retirement, he enjoyed salvaging metals, gambling and traveling. Recently he enjoyed spending time with his coffee buddies at the Buffalo Bill Cultural Center each afternoon. He was a member of St. Joseph Church, 3rd and 4th Degree, Knights of Columbus, Oakley, Ks. He married Janice (Hockersmith)&nbsp;Huelsman&nbsp;on July 15, 1967, at St. Joseph Church, Oakley,&nbsp;Ks. He is survived by his wife, Janice, of the home; their daughter, Lisa&nbsp;Unrein&nbsp;and husband Brad, Hays, KS; son, Randall&nbsp;Huelsman&nbsp;and wife Cheryl, of Gardner, KS; 6 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 3 step-greatgrandchildren;&nbsp;Brothers:&nbsp;Eugene, of Beloit, KS, Donald and wife Cheryl, of Grinnell, KS, and Sam, of Ft. Collins, CO; sisters, Francine and husband James Robben, Maxine, and husband Jerry Robben and Helen Carr, all of Oakley, KS He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Anna Marie&nbsp;Huelsman; a nephew, Justin Robben; niece, Donna Jo&nbsp;Woofter; a nephew Mason&nbsp;Hockersmith; sister-in-law, Mary Lou&nbsp;Huelsman; brothers-in-law, Jerry&nbsp;Hockersmith, Harvey&nbsp;Hockersmith, Leroy Maier and Delbert Garrett. Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m., with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022, at&nbsp;Baalmann&nbsp;Mortuary, Oakley. Funeral Mass is 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oakley, with burial in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Church and School and Knights of Columbus and sent in care of&nbsp;Baalmann&nbsp;Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Robert&nbsp;A.&nbsp;Huelsman, 78, died March 26, 2022, at Hays, KS. He was born January 1, 1944, to Frank H. and Anna Marie (Feldt)&nbsp;Huelsman, in Colby, Ks. He attended Angelus and Grinnell schools and graduated in 1962. When he was in high school, he worked as a farm hand and at the elevator. Later, he worked in Summit County, CO as a land surveyor. He took great pride in telling people that he helped lay out the ski runs in Keystone, Copper Mountain and Vail ski resorts. Later he moved his family to Aurora CO where he worked for the City of Aurora and he laid out the curb and gutter for the Aurora Mall and other city buildings. In 1981, he brought his family to Oakley where he and Janice owned and operated the Sears Catalog store until it was closed by Sears 11 years later. He then purchased Gene's OK Tire and ran it as an appliance and tire shop&nbsp;that&nbsp;he named Hometown Tire and Appliance. In retirement, he enjoyed salvaging metals, gambling and traveling. Recently he enjoyed spending time with his coffee buddies at the Buffalo Bill Cultural Center each afternoon. He was a member of St. Joseph Church, 3rd and 4th Degree, Knights of Columbus, Oakley, Ks. He married Janice (Hockersmith)&nbsp;Huelsman&nbsp;on July 15, 1967, at St. Joseph Church, Oakley,&nbsp;Ks. He is survived by his wife, Janice, of the home; their daughter, Lisa&nbsp;Unrein&nbsp;and husband Brad, Hays, KS; son, Randall&nbsp;Huelsman&nbsp;and wife Cheryl, of Gardner, KS; 6 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 3 step-greatgrandchildren;&nbsp;Brothers:&nbsp;Eugene, of Beloit, KS, Donald and wife Cheryl, of Grinnell, KS, and Sam, of Ft. Collins, CO; sisters, Francine and husband James Robben, Maxine, and husband Jerry Robben and Helen Carr, all of Oakley, KS He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Anna Marie&nbsp;Huelsman; a nephew, Justin Robben; niece, Donna Jo&nbsp;Woofter; a nephew Mason&nbsp;Hockersmith; sister-in-law, Mary Lou&nbsp;Huelsman; brothers-in-law, Jerry&nbsp;Hockersmith, Harvey&nbsp;Hockersmith, Leroy Maier and Delbert Garrett. Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m., with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022, at&nbsp;Baalmann&nbsp;Mortuary, Oakley. Funeral Mass is 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oakley, with burial in the church cemetery.Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Church and School and Knights of Columbus and sent in care of&nbsp;Baalmann&nbsp;Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com.

Robert Anthony 'Bob' Huelsman

Loretta Sue Stoecklein, 68, passed away on March 24, 2022, at the 
Ascension Via Christi Hospital, St. Francis Campus in Wichita, Kansas. 
She was born on June 24, 1953, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Albert 
and Henrietta (Peterson) Moeder.

Memorial service will be on Saturday, April 2, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at 
the Sacred Heart Church, Ness City. Followed by inurnment in the Sacred 
Heart Cemetery. A Rosary will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness 
City on Friday, April 1, 2022, 6:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart School.

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 </figure>Loretta Sue Stoecklein, 68, passed away on March 24, 2022, at the 
Ascension Via Christi Hospital, St. Francis Campus in Wichita, Kansas. 
She was born on June 24, 1953, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Albert 
and Henrietta (Peterson) Moeder.Memorial service will be on Saturday, April 2, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at 
the Sacred Heart Church, Ness City. Followed by inurnment in the Sacred 
Heart Cemetery. A Rosary will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness 
City on Friday, April 1, 2022, 6:30 p.m.Memorial contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart School.

Loretta Sue Stoecklein

LouBelle Meyer passed away on Thursday March 24, 2022, at her home in Sylvan Grove, KS.

Services are pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.&nbsp;

LouBelle Meyer passed away on Thursday March 24, 2022, at her home in Sylvan Grove, KS.Services are pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.&nbsp;

LouBelle Loraine Meyer

Saturday, December 26th, 1959-Saturday, March 26th, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Saturday, December 26th, 1959-Saturday, March 26th, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Harold E. Dennett passed away on March 25, 2022, at the Rooks County 
Health Center in Plainville, Kansas at the age of 99. He was born to 
John and Pearl (Dirlam) Dennett on May 12, 1922, in Wichita, Kansas. 
Harold was united in marriage to Juanita (Tennyson) Dennett on August 4,
 1943, in Morganfield, Kentucky. The couple was blessed with four 
daughters: Rita, Linda, Denise, and Carol.
 Harold grew up in Wichita, Kansas and attended Wichita North High 
School. He went on to serve the United States Army from 1942 until 1946 
when he was honorably discharged. He was proud of his service in the 
South Pacific during World War II. Harold moved to Palco in 1950 and 
went to work for Conoco Oil Company as a supervisor and retired in 1984.
 Being raised in a home with the influence of music gave Harold a 
passion and many memories that he carried throughout his life from 
Kansas to Arizona. He was a jam session leader for 14 years; and as a 
talented musician, you could always find him tapping his feet, whistling
 a tune, or playing his guitar. He was a member of the Palco Lions club,
 a lifetime member of the VFW, served on the 
 Palco City Council and the board of the United Methodist Church in Palco.
 Harold was a kind and loving man. He didn’t know a stranger and was 
always looking to have a good conversation with anyone. For Harold, life
 was one grand, sweet song that has never ended. His love, his 
encouragement, and his music has given each of us faith to our souls, 
peace to our lives, and joy for generations to come. He will be greatly 
missed, but his memory will serve as an inspiration to those who knew 
him… always do what you love, and always love what you do.
 He is survived by his children, Rita (Ivan) Clark of Morrison, CO, 
Linda (David) Richards of Lawrence, KS, Denise Dennett (Terry 
Strausborger) of Hays, KS, and Carol (Rick) Himbury of Midland, TX; 
seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
 Harold is preceded in death by his parents, John and Pearl Dennett; 
and siblings, Maude, Cecil, Bill, Leo, Mildred, Marjorie, Orland, 
Marion, Wanda, and Roscoe.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 10:30 
AM at the Palco United Methodist Church. Visitation will be on Monday at
 Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Plainville from 2PM until 8PM with 
Family Receiving Friends from 5PM until 7PM.
 Memorials are suggested to Palco Lions Club or VFW Post 8871 and may
 be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., 
Plainville, KS 67663.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Harold E. Dennett passed away on March 25, 2022, at the Rooks County 
Health Center in Plainville, Kansas at the age of 99. He was born to 
John and Pearl (Dirlam) Dennett on May 12, 1922, in Wichita, Kansas. 
Harold was united in marriage to Juanita (Tennyson) Dennett on August 4,
 1943, in Morganfield, Kentucky. The couple was blessed with four 
daughters: Rita, Linda, Denise, and Carol.
 Harold grew up in Wichita, Kansas and attended Wichita North High 
School. He went on to serve the United States Army from 1942 until 1946 
when he was honorably discharged. He was proud of his service in the 
South Pacific during World War II. Harold moved to Palco in 1950 and 
went to work for Conoco Oil Company as a supervisor and retired in 1984.
 Being raised in a home with the influence of music gave Harold a 
passion and many memories that he carried throughout his life from 
Kansas to Arizona. He was a jam session leader for 14 years; and as a 
talented musician, you could always find him tapping his feet, whistling
 a tune, or playing his guitar. He was a member of the Palco Lions club,
 a lifetime member of the VFW, served on the 
 Palco City Council and the board of the United Methodist Church in Palco.
 Harold was a kind and loving man. He didn’t know a stranger and was 
always looking to have a good conversation with anyone. For Harold, life
 was one grand, sweet song that has never ended. His love, his 
encouragement, and his music has given each of us faith to our souls, 
peace to our lives, and joy for generations to come. He will be greatly 
missed, but his memory will serve as an inspiration to those who knew 
him… always do what you love, and always love what you do.
 He is survived by his children, Rita (Ivan) Clark of Morrison, CO, 
Linda (David) Richards of Lawrence, KS, Denise Dennett (Terry 
Strausborger) of Hays, KS, and Carol (Rick) Himbury of Midland, TX; 
seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
 Harold is preceded in death by his parents, John and Pearl Dennett; 
and siblings, Maude, Cecil, Bill, Leo, Mildred, Marjorie, Orland, 
Marion, Wanda, and Roscoe.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 10:30 
AM at the Palco United Methodist Church. Visitation will be on Monday at
 Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Plainville from 2PM until 8PM with 
Family Receiving Friends from 5PM until 7PM.
 Memorials are suggested to Palco Lions Club or VFW Post 8871 and may
 be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., 
Plainville, KS 67663.&nbsp;

Harold E. Dennett

Kathleen D. (Brown) Frusher, 73, passed away March 25, 2022, at Hays 
Medical Center from a stroke after a tough battle with acute 
lymphoblastic leukemia.

She was born February 12, 1949, in Oklahoma City to Thomas W. and Roberta (Hammond) Brown of Hastings, Oklahoma.

Kathy graduated from Temple High School in Temple, Oklahoma and 
earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Oklahoma State University.&nbsp;
 She moved to Hanston, Kansas to teach school in 1976.&nbsp; There she met 
Larry R. Frusher and they were united in marriage on July 15, 1978 in 
Cashion, Oklahoma.&nbsp; They made their home for 43 years in northern 
Hodgeman County on the Frusher family farm homestead.

After starting their family, Kathy stayed home to be a homemaker and a
 bookkeeper for the farming operation.&nbsp; She was a member of Hodgeman 
Community Church and then Faith Fellowship Church and volunteered her 
time teaching Sunday school, children’s church, and Awana Club year 
after year.&nbsp; Nothing was more important to her than her relationship 
with Christ and teaching local children about Jesus.

She was also a member of a family consumer sciences club, FCE Sunny 
Sunflowers for many decades and enjoyed being a 4-H leader during her 
child rearing years.

Genealogy was one of her greatest passions and she was a member of 
the Kansas Genealogical Society and volunteered at their library weekly 
as well as producing their monthly newsletter.

Survivors include: two sons, Joey (Lacey) Frusher, Jetmore, Ben 
Frusher (Rosa Linda) Honduras: one daughter, Bobbi (T.J.) Orton, 
Lorimor, IA; two brothers, Tom L. (Jo) Brown, Cashion, OK, Bob Brown, 
Temple, OK, and three grandchildren, Isla Jo Frusher, Beau Ballard 
Frusher, and Samantha Grace Orton.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry R. Frusher and a granddaughter, Katlyn Marie Orton.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 
Faith Fellowship Church, Hanston with Pastor Doug Ellison presiding. 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday with family present from
 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore.&nbsp; Burial will be in 
the Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Baptist Medical and 
Dental Mission International (Ben’s Mission) or the Haun Museum in care 
of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Kathleen D. (Brown) Frusher, 73, passed away March 25, 2022, at Hays 
Medical Center from a stroke after a tough battle with acute 
lymphoblastic leukemia.She was born February 12, 1949, in Oklahoma City to Thomas W. and Roberta (Hammond) Brown of Hastings, Oklahoma.Kathy graduated from Temple High School in Temple, Oklahoma and 
earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Oklahoma State University.&nbsp;
 She moved to Hanston, Kansas to teach school in 1976.&nbsp; There she met 
Larry R. Frusher and they were united in marriage on July 15, 1978 in 
Cashion, Oklahoma.&nbsp; They made their home for 43 years in northern 
Hodgeman County on the Frusher family farm homestead.After starting their family, Kathy stayed home to be a homemaker and a
 bookkeeper for the farming operation.&nbsp; She was a member of Hodgeman 
Community Church and then Faith Fellowship Church and volunteered her 
time teaching Sunday school, children’s church, and Awana Club year 
after year.&nbsp; Nothing was more important to her than her relationship 
with Christ and teaching local children about Jesus.She was also a member of a family consumer sciences club, FCE Sunny 
Sunflowers for many decades and enjoyed being a 4-H leader during her 
child rearing years.Genealogy was one of her greatest passions and she was a member of 
the Kansas Genealogical Society and volunteered at their library weekly 
as well as producing their monthly newsletter.Survivors include: two sons, Joey (Lacey) Frusher, Jetmore, Ben 
Frusher (Rosa Linda) Honduras: one daughter, Bobbi (T.J.) Orton, 
Lorimor, IA; two brothers, Tom L. (Jo) Brown, Cashion, OK, Bob Brown, 
Temple, OK, and three grandchildren, Isla Jo Frusher, Beau Ballard 
Frusher, and Samantha Grace Orton.She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry R. Frusher and a granddaughter, Katlyn Marie Orton.Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 
Faith Fellowship Church, Hanston with Pastor Doug Ellison presiding. 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday with family present from
 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore.&nbsp; Burial will be in 
the Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Baptist Medical and 
Dental Mission International (Ben’s Mission) or the Haun Museum in care 
of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kathleen D. (Brown) Frusher

Angel Daniel Lopez Ramírez, 10, passed away March 24, 2022, at UKMC –
 Great Bend in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on October 8, 2011, in 
Mesa, Arizona to Fernando Lopez and Martha Ramírez.

Known for being funny and energetic, Angel was also kind and loved to
 volunteer. He often shared of time he spent with his family, whom he 
was extremely proud to be a part of.

Survivors include, his father, Fernando Lopez; his mother, Martha 
Ramírez; three sisters, Maribel, Elizabeth, and Iridian Ramírez; one 
brother, Fernando Ramirez; and many other family members.

A Vigil with rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at
 Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., 
Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with 
Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will follow at Great 
Bend Cemetery North.

Ángel Daniel López Ramírez, de 10 años, falleció el 24 de marzo de 
2022 en UKMC – Great Bend en Great Bend, Kansas. Él nació en 8 de 
octubre de 2011 en Mesa, Arizona, hijo de Fernando Lopez y Martha 
Rameriez.

Conocido por se divertido y enérgico, Ángel también era amable y le 
encantaba ser voluntario. A menudo compartió el tiempo que pasó con su 
familia, de la que estaba extramadamente orgilloso de ser parte.

Los sobrevivientes incluyen, su padre, Fernando Lopez; su madre, 
Martha Ramirez; tres hermanas, Maribel, Elizabeth y Iridian Ramirez; un 
hermno, Fernando Lopez Ramirez; y muchos otros miembros de la familia.

Una Vigilia con rosario será a las 7:00 p.m., el martes 29 de marzo 
de 2022, a las Bryant Funeral Home. El funeral se llevará a cabo a las 
10:30 a.m., miércoles 30 de marzo de 2022, en la Iglesia Católica St. 
Rose of Lima, con el Padre Aneesh Parappanattu presidiendo. El entierro 
seguirá en Great Bend Cemetery North.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1648336260203.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Angel Daniel Lopez Ramírez, 10, passed away March 24, 2022, at UKMC –
 Great Bend in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on October 8, 2011, in 
Mesa, Arizona to Fernando Lopez and Martha Ramírez.Known for being funny and energetic, Angel was also kind and loved to
 volunteer. He often shared of time he spent with his family, whom he 
was extremely proud to be a part of.Survivors include, his father, Fernando Lopez; his mother, Martha 
Ramírez; three sisters, Maribel, Elizabeth, and Iridian Ramírez; one 
brother, Fernando Ramirez; and many other family members.A Vigil with rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at
 Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., 
Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with 
Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will follow at Great 
Bend Cemetery North.--------Ángel Daniel López Ramírez, de 10 años, falleció el 24 de marzo de 
2022 en UKMC – Great Bend en Great Bend, Kansas. Él nació en 8 de 
octubre de 2011 en Mesa, Arizona, hijo de Fernando Lopez y Martha 
Rameriez.Conocido por se divertido y enérgico, Ángel también era amable y le 
encantaba ser voluntario. A menudo compartió el tiempo que pasó con su 
familia, de la que estaba extramadamente orgilloso de ser parte.Los sobrevivientes incluyen, su padre, Fernando Lopez; su madre, 
Martha Ramirez; tres hermanas, Maribel, Elizabeth y Iridian Ramirez; un 
hermno, Fernando Lopez Ramirez; y muchos otros miembros de la familia.Una Vigilia con rosario será a las 7:00 p.m., el martes 29 de marzo 
de 2022, a las Bryant Funeral Home. El funeral se llevará a cabo a las 
10:30 a.m., miércoles 30 de marzo de 2022, en la Iglesia Católica St. 
Rose of Lima, con el Padre Aneesh Parappanattu presidiendo. El entierro 
seguirá en Great Bend Cemetery North.

Angel Daniel Lopez Ramírez

Saturday, January 1st, 1944-Saturday, March 26th, 2022

Saturday, January 1st, 1944-Saturday, March 26th, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

George
 D. Miles Jr., 83, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on
 March 23, 2022. He was born to George and Mildred Maltby Miles on June 
26, 1938, in Jacksonville, Texas. He is preceded in death by his wife Beth, and parents George and Mildred Miles. 
 He is survived by son Scott Miles and wife Sheri of Huntsville, Texas; 
granddaughters Kathryn Altom and husband Marshall, of Huntsville, Texas;
 Emily Eberle and husband Matt, of Hays, Kansas; stepsons Rusty Cosby 
and wife Michelle of Kerrville, Texas; and Randy Cosby of Crockett, 
Texas; great-grandchildren, Walker Altom, of Huntsville, Texas; and 
Londyn, Greyson, and Owen Eberle of Hays, Kansas; sister Louann Miles of
 Houston, Texas; and niece Jordan (J.R.) Carson. In addition, he is 
survived by many other family members and friends who loved him. 
 George graduated from Sam Houston State University in 1961 with a 
Bachelor of Science in Journalism. He then attended Southwestern 
Graduate Banking School at Southern Methodist University. The majority 
of his career was spent in the banking industry, retiring as executive 
vice president for First National Bank of Huntsville after 22 years 
before returning to serve as marketing coordinator on a part-time basis.
 He served as president of the SHSU Alumni Association in 2006 and 
was directly involved in the origination of the Alumni Garden, the 
designation of the "Presidents Tree," the completion of the Bell Tower, 
the restoration of the Old Main pipe organ and its installation in the 
Peabody Library, and the initial establishment of regional alumni clubs 
that led to greater participation in the association. He also initiated 
an alumni committee that organized the successful movement to prevent 
any possible name change for SHSU. George's work within the 
university and Huntsville communities was vast. He received the 
Huntsville Citizen of the Year Award in 2007 and February 21, 2008 was 
proclaimed George Miles Day in the City of Huntsville. He also received 
the SHSU Alumni Association Service Award in 2008, the Edwin G. Sandhop 
Spirit of Huntsville Award in 2013, the Huntsville-Walker County Chamber
 of Commerce Mance Park Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016 and was named
 a Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow in 2014. In 2018, he was 
named to the Wall of Honor in the SHSU College of Humanities and Social 
Sciences. In addition to serving as chair of the board for the 
Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce, Miles also served as 
founding chair of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Advisory
 Board, as a member of SHSU's President's Circle, the Executive 
Leadership Council, Sam Houston Memorial Museum Board and the Mass 
Communication Advisory Board. Miles' love for SHSU knew no 
bounds as he was always seen wearing orange and even named his cocker 
spaniel, Sammy. His favorite hobby was volunteering for the community. 
 His funeral service will be Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 2 p.m. at 
Huntsville Church of Christ, 3737 Hwy 30 West, Huntsville, Texas. 
Visitation with the family will be held prior to the service at 1 p.m. 
George will be laid to rest at Brooke Cemetery in Huntsville. In 
lieu of flowers, please make donations in George's memory to the Sam 
Houston State University Alumni Association, or the charity of your 
choice. Memorial condolences may be made to the family at <a href="http://www.shmfh.com" target="_blank">www.shmfh.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1648312750349.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>George
 D. Miles Jr., 83, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on
 March 23, 2022. He was born to George and Mildred Maltby Miles on June 
26, 1938, in Jacksonville, Texas. He is preceded in death by his wife Beth, and parents George and Mildred Miles. 
 He is survived by son Scott Miles and wife Sheri of Huntsville, Texas; 
granddaughters Kathryn Altom and husband Marshall, of Huntsville, Texas;
 Emily Eberle and husband Matt, of Hays, Kansas; stepsons Rusty Cosby 
and wife Michelle of Kerrville, Texas; and Randy Cosby of Crockett, 
Texas; great-grandchildren, Walker Altom, of Huntsville, Texas; and 
Londyn, Greyson, and Owen Eberle of Hays, Kansas; sister Louann Miles of
 Houston, Texas; and niece Jordan (J.R.) Carson. In addition, he is 
survived by many other family members and friends who loved him. 
 George graduated from Sam Houston State University in 1961 with a 
Bachelor of Science in Journalism. He then attended Southwestern 
Graduate Banking School at Southern Methodist University. The majority 
of his career was spent in the banking industry, retiring as executive 
vice president for First National Bank of Huntsville after 22 years 
before returning to serve as marketing coordinator on a part-time basis.
 He served as president of the SHSU Alumni Association in 2006 and 
was directly involved in the origination of the Alumni Garden, the 
designation of the "Presidents Tree," the completion of the Bell Tower, 
the restoration of the Old Main pipe organ and its installation in the 
Peabody Library, and the initial establishment of regional alumni clubs 
that led to greater participation in the association. He also initiated 
an alumni committee that organized the successful movement to prevent 
any possible name change for SHSU. George's work within the 
university and Huntsville communities was vast. He received the 
Huntsville Citizen of the Year Award in 2007 and February 21, 2008 was 
proclaimed George Miles Day in the City of Huntsville. He also received 
the SHSU Alumni Association Service Award in 2008, the Edwin G. Sandhop 
Spirit of Huntsville Award in 2013, the Huntsville-Walker County Chamber
 of Commerce Mance Park Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016 and was named
 a Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow in 2014. In 2018, he was 
named to the Wall of Honor in the SHSU College of Humanities and Social 
Sciences. In addition to serving as chair of the board for the 
Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce, Miles also served as 
founding chair of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Advisory
 Board, as a member of SHSU's President's Circle, the Executive 
Leadership Council, Sam Houston Memorial Museum Board and the Mass 
Communication Advisory Board. Miles' love for SHSU knew no 
bounds as he was always seen wearing orange and even named his cocker 
spaniel, Sammy. His favorite hobby was volunteering for the community. 
 His funeral service will be Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 2 p.m. at 
Huntsville Church of Christ, 3737 Hwy 30 West, Huntsville, Texas. 
Visitation with the family will be held prior to the service at 1 p.m. 
George will be laid to rest at Brooke Cemetery in Huntsville. In 
lieu of flowers, please make donations in George's memory to the Sam 
Houston State University Alumni Association, or the charity of your 
choice. Memorial condolences may be made to the family at <a href="http://www.shmfh.com" target="_blank">www.shmfh.com</a>.

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