Berna Lee (Finan) Leibbrandt, 88, of Atwood, KS died Monday, February 7th, 2022, at Prairie Senior Living Center, Colby, KS. 
Berna Lee was born November 14th, 1933, in Blaine, KS, the daughter of Patrick Francis and Bridget (Minihan) Finan. 
She graduated from Blaine Rural High School in 1951. Later in 1954, she 
graduated from Marymount College, Salina, KS with a Registered Nurse 
(RN) degree. 
On August 7th, 1955, Berna married Charles Wesley Leibbrandt at St. 
Columbkille’s church in Blaine, KS. He preceded her in death on January 
21st, 2004. 
Berna loved being a mother and wife. She raised her children with love 
and devotion. As a dedicated mother and homemaker her children and 
grandchildren were her first priority in life. She enjoyed taking care 
of her home, cooking meals for her family, and baking. Berna’s 
professional career as a registered nurse allowed her to serve the 
communities of Atwood and Colby, KS and make many friends along the way. 
She is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and her brothers, Michael Finan and Thomas Finan. 
Berna Lee is survived by her children, Charles Douglas Leibbrandt 
(Lorri) of Prairie Village, KS; Bregette Lee Ginther (Dale Myers) of 
Colorado Springs, CO; Gina Marie Chvatal of Atwood, KS; Deborah Kay 
Leibbrandt of El Dorado Springs, MO; Kimberly Ann Zollinger of Las 
Vegas, NV; and John Gregory Leibbrandt (Karen) of Atwood, KS. She is 
also survived by nine grandchildren, Matthew and Jeffrey Leibbrandt; 
Blake, Drew and Bart Ginther; Hillary and Olivia Chvatal; and Tyler 
Britt and Hunter Leibbrandt; six great-grandchildren, Elise, Tatum, 
Anniston, Stetson, Colton, and Bridger; sister-in-law, Dorothy Finan of 
Blaine, KS; and a host of friends and relatives. 
Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Sunday, February 13th, 2022, at 
Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood, KS with a vigil and rosary beginning at 7:00 
PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM, February 14th, 2022, 
at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Atwood, KS with burial at the Mount 
Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to ACE Foundation and sent in 
care of Baalmann Mortuary, P.O. 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;

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Berna Lee (Finan) Leibbrandt, 88, of Atwood, KS died Monday, February 7th, 2022, at Prairie Senior Living Center, Colby, KS. 
Berna Lee was born November 14th, 1933, in Blaine, KS, the daughter of Patrick Francis and Bridget (Minihan) Finan. 
She graduated from Blaine Rural High School in 1951. Later in 1954, she 
graduated from Marymount College, Salina, KS with a Registered Nurse 
(RN) degree. 
On August 7th, 1955, Berna married Charles Wesley Leibbrandt at St. 
Columbkille’s church in Blaine, KS. He preceded her in death on January 
21st, 2004. 
Berna loved being a mother and wife. She raised her children with love 
and devotion. As a dedicated mother and homemaker her children and 
grandchildren were her first priority in life. She enjoyed taking care 
of her home, cooking meals for her family, and baking. Berna’s 
professional career as a registered nurse allowed her to serve the 
communities of Atwood and Colby, KS and make many friends along the way. 
She is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and her brothers, Michael Finan and Thomas Finan. 
Berna Lee is survived by her children, Charles Douglas Leibbrandt 
(Lorri) of Prairie Village, KS; Bregette Lee Ginther (Dale Myers) of 
Colorado Springs, CO; Gina Marie Chvatal of Atwood, KS; Deborah Kay 
Leibbrandt of El Dorado Springs, MO; Kimberly Ann Zollinger of Las 
Vegas, NV; and John Gregory Leibbrandt (Karen) of Atwood, KS. She is 
also survived by nine grandchildren, Matthew and Jeffrey Leibbrandt; 
Blake, Drew and Bart Ginther; Hillary and Olivia Chvatal; and Tyler 
Britt and Hunter Leibbrandt; six great-grandchildren, Elise, Tatum, 
Anniston, Stetson, Colton, and Bridger; sister-in-law, Dorothy Finan of 
Blaine, KS; and a host of friends and relatives. 
Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Sunday, February 13th, 2022, at 
Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood, KS with a vigil and rosary beginning at 7:00 
PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM, February 14th, 2022, 
at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Atwood, KS with burial at the Mount 
Calvary Cemetery. Memorials can be made to ACE Foundation and sent in 
care of Baalmann Mortuary, P.O. 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;

Berna Lee (Finan) Leibbrandt

Virginia Sarah Hanchett, retired business teacher and longtime resident 
of Hill City, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2022, at the
 age of 94, at Graham County Hospital. 
 Virginia was proceeded in death by her parents, sister Verda M. 
McKain, and brothers Robert L. D. Hanchett, Ronald L. Hanchett, Donald 
H. Hanchett, Daniel L. Hanchett, Earl E. Hanchett, and Herbert C. 
Hanchett, Jr. She is survived by a multitude of nieces, nephews, great 
nieces, great nephews, and a few great greats.
 Virginia was born on September 19, 1927, in Grandmother Goodall’s 
home southwest of Delphos, Kansas. She was the oldest sibling of 8 
children born to Velma (Goodall) and Herbert Clifford Hanchett Sr. 
Virginia graduated from Delphos High School in 1945. From there, she went
 on to obtain her Bachelor of Arts degree from Kansas Wesleyan 
University in 1949 and Master of Business Administration degree from 
University of Denver in 1962. Virginia enjoyed attending workshops and 
seminars with authors of the textbooks she was using while teaching 
classes.
 Virginia taught business education subjects for 42 combined years at
 Lenora High School, Hill City High School, Belleville High School, 
Wilson High School, and Highland High School. She also worked at Graham 
County Medical Clinic for 3½ years doing Payroll and Accounts Payable. 
Following that she continued on with the clinic part time working with 
inactive obsolete records.
 Virginia joined the Delphos Methodist Church in April 1945. She 
dedicated her life to serving Christ during evangelistic services at 
Kansas Wesleyan University. She was a member of the Hill City United 
Methodist Women where she served as President for 10 years; served on 
the Hays District UMW as Secretary, Communications Coordinator, 
Committee on Nominations, and Education and Interpretations Coordinator;
 and served on the Kansas West Conference UMW on the Committee on 
Nominations.
 Virginia was a National Education Association Life Member; National 
Business Education Association Member (over 50 years); Kansas Business 
Education Association Member (over 50 years); University of Denver 
Alumni Life Member; Kansas Wesleyan University Alumni Association 
Member; and Delta Kappa Gamma Member where she also served as secretary 
of Beta Phi Chapter for several years. In 1979, Virginia was inducted 
into the Kansas Teachers’ Hall of Fame.
 Virginia’s greatest joys included learning of the accomplishments of
 former students and of her many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great
 nephews. She said, “I appreciate being invited to programs, weddings 
and showers of former students and relatives. The help and concern of my
 church family, neighbors, and friends has made my life in Hill City 
especially meaningful.”

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Virginia-Sarah-Hanchett?obId=23966643#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Virginia Sarah Hanchett, retired business teacher and longtime resident 
of Hill City, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2022, at the
 age of 94, at Graham County Hospital. 
 Virginia was proceeded in death by her parents, sister Verda M. 
McKain, and brothers Robert L. D. Hanchett, Ronald L. Hanchett, Donald 
H. Hanchett, Daniel L. Hanchett, Earl E. Hanchett, and Herbert C. 
Hanchett, Jr. She is survived by a multitude of nieces, nephews, great 
nieces, great nephews, and a few great greats.
 Virginia was born on September 19, 1927, in Grandmother Goodall’s 
home southwest of Delphos, Kansas. She was the oldest sibling of 8 
children born to Velma (Goodall) and Herbert Clifford Hanchett Sr. 
Virginia graduated from Delphos High School in 1945. From there, she went
 on to obtain her Bachelor of Arts degree from Kansas Wesleyan 
University in 1949 and Master of Business Administration degree from 
University of Denver in 1962. Virginia enjoyed attending workshops and 
seminars with authors of the textbooks she was using while teaching 
classes.
 Virginia taught business education subjects for 42 combined years at
 Lenora High School, Hill City High School, Belleville High School, 
Wilson High School, and Highland High School. She also worked at Graham 
County Medical Clinic for 3½ years doing Payroll and Accounts Payable. 
Following that she continued on with the clinic part time working with 
inactive obsolete records.
 Virginia joined the Delphos Methodist Church in April 1945. She 
dedicated her life to serving Christ during evangelistic services at 
Kansas Wesleyan University. She was a member of the Hill City United 
Methodist Women where she served as President for 10 years; served on 
the Hays District UMW as Secretary, Communications Coordinator, 
Committee on Nominations, and Education and Interpretations Coordinator;
 and served on the Kansas West Conference UMW on the Committee on 
Nominations.
 Virginia was a National Education Association Life Member; National 
Business Education Association Member (over 50 years); Kansas Business 
Education Association Member (over 50 years); University of Denver 
Alumni Life Member; Kansas Wesleyan University Alumni Association 
Member; and Delta Kappa Gamma Member where she also served as secretary 
of Beta Phi Chapter for several years. In 1979, Virginia was inducted 
into the Kansas Teachers’ Hall of Fame.
 Virginia’s greatest joys included learning of the accomplishments of
 former students and of her many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great
 nephews. She said, “I appreciate being invited to programs, weddings 
and showers of former students and relatives. The help and concern of my
 church family, neighbors, and friends has made my life in Hill City 
especially meaningful.”Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Virginia-Sarah-Hanchett?obId=23966643#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Virginia Sarah Hanchett

April 9, 1941
 -
 February 5, 2022

An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

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April 9, 1941
 -
 February 5, 2022An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Leo--Sample?obId=23950974#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Leo Sample

Shirley Mae Davis was born December 1, 1925, in Nepeuskun, Wisconsin. 
She was the first of eleven children born to Enda (Kroll) Davis and 
Percy Davis. Shirley died February 9, 2022, at the age of 96 at sun 
Porch in Smith Center, Kansas surrounded by her family.
 With encouragement from the sister of Vern Shanley, Shirley wrote to
 Vern during WWII. They met after his tour of duty and married on 
September 30, 1944. In the early 1950s, Vern and Shirley moved back to 
his home state of Kansas. While raising their seven children, she was 
known for her excellent cooking and beautiful seamstress work.
 In 1969, Shirley went to work for Doris Beam at Simmons Flowers just 
behind the Simmons Mortuary. She later purchased the shop and moved it 
to Main Street. In retirement Shirley and Vern enjoyed gardening and 
tending to their beloved dog Zoe.
 Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, Edna and Percy Davis: 
her husband Vern Shanley; son Merlin Shanley; daughter in law, Terry 
McDowell Shanley; granddaughter Melissa Shanley Bender; siblings Warren,
 Everett, Marvin and Loretta; 3 great grandchildren and 1 great great 
grandchild. 
 Shirley is survived by her children Maurice (Pat) Shanley of Omaha, 
NE.; Melvin Shanley of San Antonio, TX.; Londa (Bill) Ryman of Liberty, 
Mo.; Lorita (Jerry) Nichols of Salina KS.: Lois Allen of Downs, KS.; 13 
Grandchildren; 25 Great grandchildren; and 13 great great grandchildren;
 siblings Gordon Davis; Betty Marquart; Lois Stone; Kenny (Sharon) 
Davis; Joan (lee) Stibb; Ron (Sandy) Davis.

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 </figure>Shirley Mae Davis was born December 1, 1925, in Nepeuskun, Wisconsin. 
She was the first of eleven children born to Enda (Kroll) Davis and 
Percy Davis. Shirley died February 9, 2022, at the age of 96 at sun 
Porch in Smith Center, Kansas surrounded by her family.
 With encouragement from the sister of Vern Shanley, Shirley wrote to
 Vern during WWII. They met after his tour of duty and married on 
September 30, 1944. In the early 1950s, Vern and Shirley moved back to 
his home state of Kansas. While raising their seven children, she was 
known for her excellent cooking and beautiful seamstress work.
 In 1969, Shirley went to work for Doris Beam at Simmons Flowers just 
behind the Simmons Mortuary. She later purchased the shop and moved it 
to Main Street. In retirement Shirley and Vern enjoyed gardening and 
tending to their beloved dog Zoe.
 Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, Edna and Percy Davis: 
her husband Vern Shanley; son Merlin Shanley; daughter in law, Terry 
McDowell Shanley; granddaughter Melissa Shanley Bender; siblings Warren,
 Everett, Marvin and Loretta; 3 great grandchildren and 1 great great 
grandchild. 
 Shirley is survived by her children Maurice (Pat) Shanley of Omaha, 
NE.; Melvin Shanley of San Antonio, TX.; Londa (Bill) Ryman of Liberty, 
Mo.; Lorita (Jerry) Nichols of Salina KS.: Lois Allen of Downs, KS.; 13 
Grandchildren; 25 Great grandchildren; and 13 great great grandchildren;
 siblings Gordon Davis; Betty Marquart; Lois Stone; Kenny (Sharon) 
Davis; Joan (lee) Stibb; Ron (Sandy) Davis.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Shirley-Mae-Shanley?obId=23965141#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Shirley Mae Shanley

Linda June Beyer, 73, passed away February 6, 2022, at Wesley Towers 
Thorne Center, Hutchinson.&nbsp; She was born June 26, 1948, in Great Bend, 
KS, to Alvin and Irene (Gliessner) Holopirek.

Linda was a 1966 graduate of Otis Bison High School, Otis, KS, and a 
1968 graduate of Salt City Business College, Hutchinson. She was 
employed as a receptionist at the State of Kansas Unemployment Division 
for over 30 years. Linda was active for many years, serving in various 
roles in Beta Sigma Phi. and a member of Church of the Holy Cross, 
Hutchinson.

Linda was an extremely active member of the V.F.W. Bob Campbell Post 
#1361 Ladies Auxiliary of Hutchinson, for 31 years, serving as district 
and local board member positions. You would often find Linda decorating 
the Post for every holiday, organizing party events and making sure the 
Post was in order.

Linda loved to go antiquing with her daughters, visiting with 
friends, adored playing and caring for her cats, gardening, and most 
importantly, loved the time she shared with her four grandchildren.

On August 1, 1970, she married James Albert Beyer in Timken, KS.&nbsp; They shared over 51 years of marriage.

Linda is survived by:&nbsp; her husband, James Beyer of Hutchinson; 
daughters, Leslie (Jordan) Hind of Gardner, KS, and Patty (Brian) Teufel
 of Goddard, KS; granddaughters, Katy Teufel, Ali Teufel, Juneau Hind, 
and River Hind; and brother, Perry (Karla) Holopirek of Great Bend, KS.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Terry Holopirek.

Memorial liturgy will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 18, 2022, at 
Elliott Mortuary, with Father Aaron Spexarth officiating.&nbsp; Celebration 
of Life gathering will follow the service at the V.F.W., 328 N. Van 
Buren Street, Hutchinson. A private family burial will be held in the 
Holy Cross Cemetery, Timken, KS. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. 
to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday at Elliott Mortuary. To view the 
memorial liturgy online, the link will be available at the end of 
Linda’s obituary on the Elliott Mortuary website on the day of the 
service beginning at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the V.F.W. Bob 
Campbell Post #1361 Ladies Auxiliary, in care of Elliott Mortuary and 
Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Linda June Beyer, 73, passed away February 6, 2022, at Wesley Towers 
Thorne Center, Hutchinson.&nbsp; She was born June 26, 1948, in Great Bend, 
KS, to Alvin and Irene (Gliessner) Holopirek.Linda was a 1966 graduate of Otis Bison High School, Otis, KS, and a 
1968 graduate of Salt City Business College, Hutchinson. She was 
employed as a receptionist at the State of Kansas Unemployment Division 
for over 30 years. Linda was active for many years, serving in various 
roles in Beta Sigma Phi. and a member of Church of the Holy Cross, 
Hutchinson.Linda was an extremely active member of the V.F.W. Bob Campbell Post 
#1361 Ladies Auxiliary of Hutchinson, for 31 years, serving as district 
and local board member positions. You would often find Linda decorating 
the Post for every holiday, organizing party events and making sure the 
Post was in order.Linda loved to go antiquing with her daughters, visiting with 
friends, adored playing and caring for her cats, gardening, and most 
importantly, loved the time she shared with her four grandchildren.On August 1, 1970, she married James Albert Beyer in Timken, KS.&nbsp; They shared over 51 years of marriage.Linda is survived by:&nbsp; her husband, James Beyer of Hutchinson; 
daughters, Leslie (Jordan) Hind of Gardner, KS, and Patty (Brian) Teufel
 of Goddard, KS; granddaughters, Katy Teufel, Ali Teufel, Juneau Hind, 
and River Hind; and brother, Perry (Karla) Holopirek of Great Bend, KS.She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Terry Holopirek.Memorial liturgy will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 18, 2022, at 
Elliott Mortuary, with Father Aaron Spexarth officiating.&nbsp; Celebration 
of Life gathering will follow the service at the V.F.W., 328 N. Van 
Buren Street, Hutchinson. A private family burial will be held in the 
Holy Cross Cemetery, Timken, KS. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. 
to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday at Elliott Mortuary. To view the 
memorial liturgy online, the link will be available at the end of 
Linda’s obituary on the Elliott Mortuary website on the day of the 
service beginning at 10 a.m.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the V.F.W. Bob 
Campbell Post #1361 Ladies Auxiliary, in care of Elliott Mortuary and 
Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Linda June Beyer

Louise Halfman, 103, of Tulsa, and a former Parsons resident passed away
 at 12:31 a.m., Friday February 4, 2022, at her home in Tulsa.
 She was born on March 13, 1918, at Ellis, Kansas, to Louise and 
Stephanie (Schuster) Locker. Louise grew up at Eilis and attended Ellis 
schools graduating from Ellis High School. She then attended Fort Hays 
State University where she received a Bachelor of Art in Education.
 She and Roy Halfman were married. He preceded her in death on November 15, 1961.
 They lived in Rexford, KS where she taught school and Roy was a 
principal. They then moved to Parsons where she taught school at Eire 
and Galesburg until her retirement. She and Roy also owned and operated 
Superior School Supply. They later sold the business.
 Following her retirement, she enjoyed visiting with family back in 
Ellis and taking many trips with friends. Louise was beloved by the 
many students she taught over the years. She received letters and cards
 from them up until her passing. Louise was baptized into the Catholic 
faith.
 She is survived by her sister, Francis Butler of Escondido, CA; 
several nieces and nephews; several great, great-great, and 
great-great-great nieces and nephews; and a cousin, Lawrence Locker of 
Kansas City, KS.
 In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Arthur Locker, and her sister, Blanche Erbert.
 A private burial will be held at a later date in the St. Mary’s 
Cemetery at Ellis. Memorials are suggested to the Catholic Charities of 
Wichita, and these may be left or mailed to the Carson-Wall Funeral Home
 112. N. 26th St., P.O. Box 942, Parsons, KS 67357. Online condolences 
may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Louise Halfman, 103, of Tulsa, and a former Parsons resident passed away
 at 12:31 a.m., Friday February 4, 2022, at her home in Tulsa.
 She was born on March 13, 1918, at Ellis, Kansas, to Louise and 
Stephanie (Schuster) Locker. Louise grew up at Eilis and attended Ellis 
schools graduating from Ellis High School. She then attended Fort Hays 
State University where she received a Bachelor of Art in Education.
 She and Roy Halfman were married. He preceded her in death on November 15, 1961.
 They lived in Rexford, KS where she taught school and Roy was a 
principal. They then moved to Parsons where she taught school at Eire 
and Galesburg until her retirement. She and Roy also owned and operated 
Superior School Supply. They later sold the business.
 Following her retirement, she enjoyed visiting with family back in 
Ellis and taking many trips with friends. Louise was beloved by the 
many students she taught over the years. She received letters and cards
 from them up until her passing. Louise was baptized into the Catholic 
faith.
 She is survived by her sister, Francis Butler of Escondido, CA; 
several nieces and nephews; several great, great-great, and 
great-great-great nieces and nephews; and a cousin, Lawrence Locker of 
Kansas City, KS.
 In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Arthur Locker, and her sister, Blanche Erbert.
 A private burial will be held at a later date in the St. Mary’s 
Cemetery at Ellis. Memorials are suggested to the Catholic Charities of 
Wichita, and these may be left or mailed to the Carson-Wall Funeral Home
 112. N. 26th St., P.O. Box 942, Parsons, KS 67357. Online condolences 
may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.

Louise Halfman

Cynthia Gay (McDonald) Goracke, age 52 of Basin, Wyoming was born on 
December 28, 1969, to Edward Orval and Zelma Ellen (Rhodes) McDonald in 
Marysville, California. She passed away unexpectedly at her home on 
February 3, 2022.
 Cynthia was a student at Marysville High School, later obtaining her
 Associates Degree in Nursing from Butte College in 2004. She finished 
her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of 
Missouri.
 Cynthia's passion for helping others led her to become a nurse. She
 loved connecting with her patients and hearing their stories. Cynthia 
was a traveling nurse for many years, which allowed her to fulfil her 
passion for travel. She finally obtained her dream home with a cabin 
and acreage for her beloved animals and was working from home for 
Ensemble Health Partners at the time of her death.
 Cynthia had many passions. She was known for her elaborate rock 
garden she created with Tom at their home. She loved the state of 
Wyoming and always admired the beautiful sunsets. She loved all 
animals, feeding the wild birds, and taming the squirrel who lived in 
the tree in their yard. She loved the warm sunshine, beautiful flowers,
 gardening, beautiful clouds, hiking, camping, cooking, hunting for 
rocks and elk sheds along with fishing and elk hunting. She had a 
passion for searching for teepee rings and artifacts. Each day was full
 of life and adventure for Cynthia. She found sunshine on the cloudiest
 of days.
 She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Vernon McDonald and her beloved dogs, Biscotti and Atticus.
 Cynthia is survived by her loving husband, Tom Goracke, of Basin, 
Wyoming; daughter, Erin Honeywell and her unborn granddaughter of 
Vernon, Connecticut; son Brendon Randolph of Decatur, Tennessee; 
grandchildren Lucy and Evie and Michael Morris all of Kansas. She is 
also survived by Tom's daughter, Ashley Goracke and grandson Kholter 
Goracke of Gillette, Wyoming. Survivors also include her siblings, 
Edward (Sherry) McDonald of Marysville, California, Liz (Dave) Baggett 
of Yuba City, California and Margaret (Terry) Burr of Lovell, Wyoming 
and numerous nieces and nephews. 
 Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 12, 
2022 at the Ten Sleep Mountain View Assembly of God Church with Pastor 
Brandon Weddle officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be at
 the church one hour prior to services. Cremation will take place 
following the services and an inurnment will be held at the Ten Sleep 
Cemetery later this summer. Memorial donations may be made to New Hope 
Humane Society and sent to PO Box 524, Worland, WY 82401. Online 
condolences may be made at www.bryantfuneralhomeonline.com.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Cynthia Gay (McDonald) Goracke, age 52 of Basin, Wyoming was born on 
December 28, 1969, to Edward Orval and Zelma Ellen (Rhodes) McDonald in 
Marysville, California. She passed away unexpectedly at her home on 
February 3, 2022.
 Cynthia was a student at Marysville High School, later obtaining her
 Associates Degree in Nursing from Butte College in 2004. She finished 
her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of 
Missouri.
 Cynthia's passion for helping others led her to become a nurse. She
 loved connecting with her patients and hearing their stories. Cynthia 
was a traveling nurse for many years, which allowed her to fulfil her 
passion for travel. She finally obtained her dream home with a cabin 
and acreage for her beloved animals and was working from home for 
Ensemble Health Partners at the time of her death.
 Cynthia had many passions. She was known for her elaborate rock 
garden she created with Tom at their home. She loved the state of 
Wyoming and always admired the beautiful sunsets. She loved all 
animals, feeding the wild birds, and taming the squirrel who lived in 
the tree in their yard. She loved the warm sunshine, beautiful flowers,
 gardening, beautiful clouds, hiking, camping, cooking, hunting for 
rocks and elk sheds along with fishing and elk hunting. She had a 
passion for searching for teepee rings and artifacts. Each day was full
 of life and adventure for Cynthia. She found sunshine on the cloudiest
 of days.
 She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Vernon McDonald and her beloved dogs, Biscotti and Atticus.
 Cynthia is survived by her loving husband, Tom Goracke, of Basin, 
Wyoming; daughter, Erin Honeywell and her unborn granddaughter of 
Vernon, Connecticut; son Brendon Randolph of Decatur, Tennessee; 
grandchildren Lucy and Evie and Michael Morris all of Kansas. She is 
also survived by Tom's daughter, Ashley Goracke and grandson Kholter 
Goracke of Gillette, Wyoming. Survivors also include her siblings, 
Edward (Sherry) McDonald of Marysville, California, Liz (Dave) Baggett 
of Yuba City, California and Margaret (Terry) Burr of Lovell, Wyoming 
and numerous nieces and nephews. 
 Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 12, 
2022 at the Ten Sleep Mountain View Assembly of God Church with Pastor 
Brandon Weddle officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be at
 the church one hour prior to services. Cremation will take place 
following the services and an inurnment will be held at the Ten Sleep 
Cemetery later this summer. Memorial donations may be made to New Hope 
Humane Society and sent to PO Box 524, Worland, WY 82401. Online 
condolences may be made at www.bryantfuneralhomeonline.com.

Cynthia Gay (McDonald) Goracke

Jimmy “Jim” Lee Allen passed away at his home in Dodge City on 
February 7, 2022. He was born December 26, 1928 the son of Sam Allen and
 Lorean Holcomb.&nbsp;

Jimmy grew up in Manhattan and Dodge City. He attended Dodge City 
High School, graduating in 1946. He married Virginia Wynona Shute, on 
February 12, 1948 and they resided in Dodge City, where Jim worked with 
his dad in the shoe and boot repair and sales business. He later became a
 co-owner of Sams Shoe Store until December 31, 2013 when he retired.

Jimmy was an avid KU, Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs fan. 
He was also an avid bowler and loved to watch his children and 
grandchildren play sports. Jimmy had a contagious smile and&nbsp;was a 
gentle,&nbsp;loving and kind hearted&nbsp;man&nbsp;to everyone he met.

Jim is survived &nbsp;by his loving wife Wynona;&nbsp;four sons, Ted Allen, 
DC,&nbsp;McAllen, Texas, Toby and wife Jan Allen, Overland Park, Sam Allen, 
DC and wife Luisa “Gabby” Allen, Brownsville, Texas, and Monty and wife 
Lori Allen Dodge City; and daughter Jody Allen, Iola;&nbsp;12 grandchildren, 
Lee Michael Allen, Pensacola, Florida, Amy Lynn&nbsp;Allen, Leander, Texas, 
Brandon and wife Katy Allen, Arvada, Colorado, Brandt Allen and partner 
Brock Brockman,&nbsp;Chicago, Illinois, Brock and wife Meghan Allen, Prairie 
Village, Haley Allen, Edinburg, Texas, Sammy Allen,&nbsp;Jr.&nbsp;and&nbsp;Lynnsie 
Allen, Brownsville, Texas, Rylan Allen, Shawnee, Airika Seamster, 
Chanute, Tyler and wife Rhiannon Blanchard, Gardner, 
and&nbsp;Keian&nbsp;Zimmerman, Iola; five&nbsp;step&nbsp;grandchildren, Jana and husband 
Jared Wickham, Hays, Jance and wife Eryn&nbsp;Freeman,&nbsp;Jacksonville,&nbsp;Florida,
 Miguel “Mike”&nbsp;and wife Danielle&nbsp;Grier,&nbsp;Weslaco, Texas, Raul Antonio 
“Tony”&nbsp;Castro, San Diego, California, Myrna “Mimis”&nbsp;Castro, Laredo, 
Texas;&nbsp;10&nbsp;great grandchildren, Jackson and Sawyer Allen, Pensacola 
Florida, Harper, Hannah and Hazel Allen, Arvada, Colorado, Emersyn and 
Cayden Allen, Prairie Village,&nbsp;Kaiden, Kysen and Koen Seamster,&nbsp;Chanute,
 and Jett and Nayve Rae&nbsp;Blanchard, Gardner; and four step great 
grandchildren, Jayten and Jaymesen&nbsp;Wickham, Hays, Jaymes Freeman, 
Bremerton, Washington, and&nbsp;Oliver Grier, Weslaco, Texas.&nbsp;

Memorial service will be held at Swaim Funeral Chapel in Dodge City 
on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 1:00 PM with Mr. Jeff&nbsp; Hiers 
presiding.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Dodge 
City.&nbsp; There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.&nbsp; 


Memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Prairie or Cancer Center of 
Kansas in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Thoughts and memories may be shared
 in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Jimmy “Jim” Lee Allen passed away at his home in Dodge City on 
February 7, 2022. He was born December 26, 1928 the son of Sam Allen and
 Lorean Holcomb.&nbsp;Jimmy grew up in Manhattan and Dodge City. He attended Dodge City 
High School, graduating in 1946. He married Virginia Wynona Shute, on 
February 12, 1948 and they resided in Dodge City, where Jim worked with 
his dad in the shoe and boot repair and sales business. He later became a
 co-owner of Sams Shoe Store until December 31, 2013 when he retired.Jimmy was an avid KU, Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs fan. 
He was also an avid bowler and loved to watch his children and 
grandchildren play sports. Jimmy had a contagious smile and&nbsp;was a 
gentle,&nbsp;loving and kind hearted&nbsp;man&nbsp;to everyone he met.Jim is survived &nbsp;by his loving wife Wynona;&nbsp;four sons, Ted Allen, 
DC,&nbsp;McAllen, Texas, Toby and wife Jan Allen, Overland Park, Sam Allen, 
DC and wife Luisa “Gabby” Allen, Brownsville, Texas, and Monty and wife 
Lori Allen Dodge City; and daughter Jody Allen, Iola;&nbsp;12 grandchildren, 
Lee Michael Allen, Pensacola, Florida, Amy Lynn&nbsp;Allen, Leander, Texas, 
Brandon and wife Katy Allen, Arvada, Colorado, Brandt Allen and partner 
Brock Brockman,&nbsp;Chicago, Illinois, Brock and wife Meghan Allen, Prairie 
Village, Haley Allen, Edinburg, Texas, Sammy Allen,&nbsp;Jr.&nbsp;and&nbsp;Lynnsie 
Allen, Brownsville, Texas, Rylan Allen, Shawnee, Airika Seamster, 
Chanute, Tyler and wife Rhiannon Blanchard, Gardner, 
and&nbsp;Keian&nbsp;Zimmerman, Iola; five&nbsp;step&nbsp;grandchildren, Jana and husband 
Jared Wickham, Hays, Jance and wife Eryn&nbsp;Freeman,&nbsp;Jacksonville,&nbsp;Florida,
 Miguel “Mike”&nbsp;and wife Danielle&nbsp;Grier,&nbsp;Weslaco, Texas, Raul Antonio 
“Tony”&nbsp;Castro, San Diego, California, Myrna “Mimis”&nbsp;Castro, Laredo, 
Texas;&nbsp;10&nbsp;great grandchildren, Jackson and Sawyer Allen, Pensacola 
Florida, Harper, Hannah and Hazel Allen, Arvada, Colorado, Emersyn and 
Cayden Allen, Prairie Village,&nbsp;Kaiden, Kysen and Koen Seamster,&nbsp;Chanute,
 and Jett and Nayve Rae&nbsp;Blanchard, Gardner; and four step great 
grandchildren, Jayten and Jaymesen&nbsp;Wickham, Hays, Jaymes Freeman, 
Bremerton, Washington, and&nbsp;Oliver Grier, Weslaco, Texas.&nbsp;Memorial service will be held at Swaim Funeral Chapel in Dodge City 
on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 1:00 PM with Mr. Jeff&nbsp; Hiers 
presiding.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Dodge 
City.&nbsp; There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.&nbsp; 
Memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Prairie or Cancer Center of 
Kansas in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Thoughts and memories may be shared
 in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

Jimmy 'Jim' Lee Allen

Virginia Lea (Barnes) Pebley, age 71, of Canon City, Colorado, went to
 be with the Lord early Sunday, November 7, 2021.&nbsp; She was born February
 21, 1950, to Benjamin and Mamie (Light) Barnes in Goodland.&nbsp; Virginia 
was raised on a farm in Northwest Kansas, she enjoyed reading, word 
puzzles, watching tv and coloring art which she shared with everyone.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Mamie; brothers, 
James Doyle, Russell Keith and Benjamin Leslie Barnes; and sister, 
Ardith Chadwick.

She is survived by her children, Billy Joe and Ashley; sisters, 
Eloise Johnston of Surprise, AZ and Peggy Welsh of Sun City, AZ; and 
many more family and friends.&nbsp;

Arrangements are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Virginia Lea (Barnes) Pebley, age 71, of Canon City, Colorado, went to
 be with the Lord early Sunday, November 7, 2021.&nbsp; She was born February
 21, 1950, to Benjamin and Mamie (Light) Barnes in Goodland.&nbsp; Virginia 
was raised on a farm in Northwest Kansas, she enjoyed reading, word 
puzzles, watching tv and coloring art which she shared with everyone.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Mamie; brothers, 
James Doyle, Russell Keith and Benjamin Leslie Barnes; and sister, 
Ardith Chadwick.She is survived by her children, Billy Joe and Ashley; sisters, 
Eloise Johnston of Surprise, AZ and Peggy Welsh of Sun City, AZ; and 
many more family and friends.&nbsp;Arrangements are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Virginia Lea (Barnes) Pebley

Michael D. “Mike” Basgall, 70, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Sunday,
 February 6, 2022, at The University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas 
City, Kansas.

Mike was born September 29, 1951, in La Crosse Kansas, to Isadore and
 Josephine (Rebel) Basgall. Mike attended La Crosse High School, La 
Crosse, Kansas, and was a lifelong resident of Rush County, Kansas.

Mike met the love of his life Sue and was lucky enough to marry her 
on June 12, 1971. Their adventure began with a mutual love of camping, 
boating, motorcycles, road trips and each other’s company. Mike enjoyed 
live music and even played in a band during those early years. They 
started their family with the birth of their first child, Aaron, in 1978
 and with the arrival of their second son, Christopher, in 1981, their 
family was complete. Aaron and Chris gave Mike a run for his money but 
he understood every investment came with risk and took time to build.

Mike worked hard for his family every day. He worked 41 years at the 
Otis Helium Plant, Otis, Kansas. After retirement he became a nationwide
 consultant for Cryo Technologies.

The fruits of his labor and big payout came later with his five 
grandchildren. They were the absolute light of his life and his heart 
beamed with pride. If you ever wonder what love looks like, it was 
Mike’s big smile every time he saw or talked about his grandkids. 
Michael left us far too soon. He used the last of his strength and his 
last natural breathe to call out by name each of his grandkids. With 
that Mike left us all with enough courage and love to last a lifetime 
and we will forever be lucky enough to have loved Mike.&nbsp;

Mike lived strong in his faith and was a member of St. Joseph’s 
Catholic Church in Liebenthal, Kansas. He was a third-degree knight in 
the Knights of&nbsp;Columbus St. Anthony Council 4166, Schoenchen, Kansas. He
 was a member of the Harley Owners Group.&nbsp;

He is survived by his wife, Sue Basgall, La Crosse, Kansas; sons, 
Aaron Basgall (Mary), Hutchinson, Kansas, and Christopher Basgall 
(Tara), Hays, Kansas; grandchildren, Tyra, Trinity, David (Natalie), 
Brooklyn, and Isabella; great grandchildren, Landon, and Luca; brothers,
 Dwain Basgall, and Gary Rebel (Susan); and&nbsp; many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

He is preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Ruby Rebel; and nephew, Gary Rebel.&nbsp;

Visitation will be Friday, February 11, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 
P.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas, with the 
family receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.&nbsp; A vigil service 
and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;

Church visitation will be Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 9:30 A.M.
 to 10:20 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. at
 St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas, with Father Stephen 
Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, 
Liebenthal, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to St. 
Joseph’s Heritage Fund, Liebenthal, Kansas, or the grandchildren’s 
education fund.

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

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

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 </figure>Michael D. “Mike” Basgall, 70, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Sunday,
 February 6, 2022, at The University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas 
City, Kansas.Mike was born September 29, 1951, in La Crosse Kansas, to Isadore and
 Josephine (Rebel) Basgall. Mike attended La Crosse High School, La 
Crosse, Kansas, and was a lifelong resident of Rush County, Kansas.Mike met the love of his life Sue and was lucky enough to marry her 
on June 12, 1971. Their adventure began with a mutual love of camping, 
boating, motorcycles, road trips and each other’s company. Mike enjoyed 
live music and even played in a band during those early years. They 
started their family with the birth of their first child, Aaron, in 1978
 and with the arrival of their second son, Christopher, in 1981, their 
family was complete. Aaron and Chris gave Mike a run for his money but 
he understood every investment came with risk and took time to build.Mike worked hard for his family every day. He worked 41 years at the 
Otis Helium Plant, Otis, Kansas. After retirement he became a nationwide
 consultant for Cryo Technologies.The fruits of his labor and big payout came later with his five 
grandchildren. They were the absolute light of his life and his heart 
beamed with pride. If you ever wonder what love looks like, it was 
Mike’s big smile every time he saw or talked about his grandkids. 
Michael left us far too soon. He used the last of his strength and his 
last natural breathe to call out by name each of his grandkids. With 
that Mike left us all with enough courage and love to last a lifetime 
and we will forever be lucky enough to have loved Mike.&nbsp;Mike lived strong in his faith and was a member of St. Joseph’s 
Catholic Church in Liebenthal, Kansas. He was a third-degree knight in 
the Knights of&nbsp;Columbus St. Anthony Council 4166, Schoenchen, Kansas. He
 was a member of the Harley Owners Group.&nbsp;He is survived by his wife, Sue Basgall, La Crosse, Kansas; sons, 
Aaron Basgall (Mary), Hutchinson, Kansas, and Christopher Basgall 
(Tara), Hays, Kansas; grandchildren, Tyra, Trinity, David (Natalie), 
Brooklyn, and Isabella; great grandchildren, Landon, and Luca; brothers,
 Dwain Basgall, and Gary Rebel (Susan); and&nbsp; many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;He is preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Ruby Rebel; and nephew, Gary Rebel.&nbsp;Visitation will be Friday, February 11, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 
P.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas, with the 
family receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.&nbsp; A vigil service 
and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;Church visitation will be Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 9:30 A.M.
 to 10:20 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas.Funeral service will be Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. at
 St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas, with Father Stephen 
Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, 
Liebenthal, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to St. 
Joseph’s Heritage Fund, Liebenthal, Kansas, or the grandchildren’s 
education fund.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Michael D. 'Mike' Basgall

Tammy&nbsp;Harris&nbsp;Morris, 58, of Russell, Kansas,&nbsp;died on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the Stormont Vail Health Center in Topeka, Kansas

Tammy was born on May 29, 1963, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of&nbsp;Kenneth Mitchell and Billie Jean (Zimmerman) Beck. &nbsp;She&nbsp;grew up in&nbsp;Ellsworth&nbsp;and graduated from&nbsp;Ellsworth&nbsp;High School. &nbsp;She&nbsp;graduated from Brown Mackie College in 1983. &nbsp;She was united in marriage to Ray Morris on October 25, 2021, in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp;She formerly worked as a certified nurses assistant at Wheatland Nursing Home&nbsp;in Russell.&nbsp;She&nbsp;currently&nbsp;was owner and operator of Bonus Full Services. &nbsp;She was a longtime member of the Second Baptist Church in Russell. &nbsp;She enjoyed shopping, decorating, painting&nbsp;and caring for her family and friends. &nbsp;Most of all she loved God and loved going to church&nbsp;and spend time with her family. &nbsp;

Surviving family include her husband Ray Morris of the&nbsp;home, daughters Acasia Smith of Great Bend, Kansas, Ashadia Harris, Anajia Harris, Amirriah Harris-Morris, Ajadia Morris&nbsp;and son Ray Morris, Jr. all of Russell, Kansas; brother Joel Cleavenger and wife Marcia of Salina, Kansas and&nbsp;step-brother Les Javens of Russell. &nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Janet Daniels and infant brother Evan James Mitchell.

Cremation has been selected by the family and a memorial funeral service to celebrate Tammy’s life will be held at 12 P.M. on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the 2nd Baptist Church in Russell.  Family will greet guests the day of the service at the church.  Memorials may be given to the Tammy Harris Morris Memorial Fund and sent in care of the mortuary.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Tammy&nbsp;Harris&nbsp;Morris, 58, of Russell, Kansas,&nbsp;died on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the Stormont Vail Health Center in Topeka, KansasTammy was born on May 29, 1963, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of&nbsp;Kenneth Mitchell and Billie Jean (Zimmerman) Beck. &nbsp;She&nbsp;grew up in&nbsp;Ellsworth&nbsp;and graduated from&nbsp;Ellsworth&nbsp;High School. &nbsp;She&nbsp;graduated from Brown Mackie College in 1983. &nbsp;She was united in marriage to Ray Morris on October 25, 2021, in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp;She formerly worked as a certified nurses assistant at Wheatland Nursing Home&nbsp;in Russell.&nbsp;She&nbsp;currently&nbsp;was owner and operator of Bonus Full Services. &nbsp;She was a longtime member of the Second Baptist Church in Russell. &nbsp;She enjoyed shopping, decorating, painting&nbsp;and caring for her family and friends. &nbsp;Most of all she loved God and loved going to church&nbsp;and spend time with her family. &nbsp;Surviving family include her husband Ray Morris of the&nbsp;home, daughters Acasia Smith of Great Bend, Kansas, Ashadia Harris, Anajia Harris, Amirriah Harris-Morris, Ajadia Morris&nbsp;and son Ray Morris, Jr. all of Russell, Kansas; brother Joel Cleavenger and wife Marcia of Salina, Kansas and&nbsp;step-brother Les Javens of Russell. &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Janet Daniels and infant brother Evan James Mitchell.Cremation has been selected by the family and a memorial funeral service to celebrate Tammy’s life will be held at 12 P.M. on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the 2nd Baptist Church in Russell. Family will greet guests the day of the service at the church. Memorials may be given to the Tammy Harris Morris Memorial Fund and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Tammy Harris Morris

Daniel Lee Simpson, 90, passed away December 14, 2021, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on August 7, 1931, at 
Kansas City, Kansas, to Ralph &amp; Louise (Balzer) Simpson. He married 
Mary Anne Bender in 1951, and she passed away in 1984. He then married 
Charlotte Howlier on October 13, 1985, in Hoisington, Kansas.

A Hoisington resident, Daniel spent 34 years in law enforcement for 
the Barton County Sheriff's Office as a deputy and undersheriff. He was 
also the Chief of Police in Hoisington and Wellsville. He was a member 
of Concordia Lutheran Church in Hoisington.

Survivors include his wife Charlotte Howlier-Simpson of the home; a 
son, Daniel Simpson and wife Debbie of Kerrville, Texas; two sisters, 
Peggy Snell of Leawood, Kansas, and Dotty Nicely of Overland Park, 
Kansas; six grandchildren, Brandon (Renee) Sigg, Wendy (Michael) Holton,
 Matthew Simpson, Gary (Emily) Simpson, Cory (Jennifer) Simpson, and 
Christopher Draffkorn; numerous great grandchildren and great great 
grandchildren; and his beloved dog, Mercedes. He was preceded in death 
by his first wife, Mary Anne Simpson; his parents; a daughter, Mary 
Sigg; and his brother, Bob Simpson.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Services 
will be held at a later date in Texas. Memorials are designated to 
Kansas Sheriff’s Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Daniel Lee Simpson, 90, passed away December 14, 2021, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on August 7, 1931, at 
Kansas City, Kansas, to Ralph &amp; Louise (Balzer) Simpson. He married 
Mary Anne Bender in 1951, and she passed away in 1984. He then married 
Charlotte Howlier on October 13, 1985, in Hoisington, Kansas.A Hoisington resident, Daniel spent 34 years in law enforcement for 
the Barton County Sheriff's Office as a deputy and undersheriff. He was 
also the Chief of Police in Hoisington and Wellsville. He was a member 
of Concordia Lutheran Church in Hoisington.Survivors include his wife Charlotte Howlier-Simpson of the home; a 
son, Daniel Simpson and wife Debbie of Kerrville, Texas; two sisters, 
Peggy Snell of Leawood, Kansas, and Dotty Nicely of Overland Park, 
Kansas; six grandchildren, Brandon (Renee) Sigg, Wendy (Michael) Holton,
 Matthew Simpson, Gary (Emily) Simpson, Cory (Jennifer) Simpson, and 
Christopher Draffkorn; numerous great grandchildren and great great 
grandchildren; and his beloved dog, Mercedes. He was preceded in death 
by his first wife, Mary Anne Simpson; his parents; a daughter, Mary 
Sigg; and his brother, Bob Simpson.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Services 
will be held at a later date in Texas. Memorials are designated to 
Kansas Sheriff’s Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Daniel Lee Simpson

August 6, 1930
 -
 February 3, 2022

An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

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

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 -
 February 3, 2022An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Jerry-Allen-Cross?obId=23958240#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Jerry Allen Cross

Jacqueline Mae “Jackie” Pritchard, 93, passed away on February 7, 
2022, at her home.&nbsp; She was born on April 6, 1928, at Charles City, 
Iowa, to Harold and Irene (McCluskey) Kress.

Jackie moved to Hoisington from Hastings, Minnisota in 1990. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Danny Flugge.

Survivors include; her brother, Arthur Kress and wife Donna of El 
Mirage, Arizona; sons, Rodney Knoblich and wife Julie, and Lance 
Pritchard of Hoisington; foster sons, Kyle and Dean Anderson of Cottage 
Grove, Minnisota; and Brian Anderson and wife Debbie of St. Paul 
Park, Minnisota; two grandchildren, Brian Knoblich and wife Edna of 
Dandridge, Tennesee, and Caryn Kaiser of Salina; and five great 
grandchildren, Donovan, Libby, MacKenzie, Gunnar, and Liam.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a volunteer
 for RSVP and Hospice.&nbsp; She took care of the elderly for Eldercare and 
Senior Companion.

Her body as been bequeathed to the University of Kansas School of 
Medicine, and she has requested there be no memorial services but just 
remember her in your hearts.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be made to the First United 
Methodist Church in Hoisington, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home,
 PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Jacqueline Mae “Jackie” Pritchard, 93, passed away on February 7, 
2022, at her home.&nbsp; She was born on April 6, 1928, at Charles City, 
Iowa, to Harold and Irene (McCluskey) Kress.Jackie moved to Hoisington from Hastings, Minnisota in 1990. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Danny Flugge.Survivors include; her brother, Arthur Kress and wife Donna of El 
Mirage, Arizona; sons, Rodney Knoblich and wife Julie, and Lance 
Pritchard of Hoisington; foster sons, Kyle and Dean Anderson of Cottage 
Grove, Minnisota; and Brian Anderson and wife Debbie of St. Paul 
Park, Minnisota; two grandchildren, Brian Knoblich and wife Edna of 
Dandridge, Tennesee, and Caryn Kaiser of Salina; and five great 
grandchildren, Donovan, Libby, MacKenzie, Gunnar, and Liam.She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a volunteer
 for RSVP and Hospice.&nbsp; She took care of the elderly for Eldercare and 
Senior Companion.Her body as been bequeathed to the University of Kansas School of 
Medicine, and she has requested there be no memorial services but just 
remember her in your hearts.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to the First United 
Methodist Church in Hoisington, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home,
 PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Jacqueline Mae 'Jackie' Pritchard

Mavis Jane Holland, age 81, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022, 
at her home in Scott County, Kansas. She was born on September 10, 1940,
 in Leachville, Arkanas, the daughter of Murel and Melisie Keltner Cox. 
Mavis had been a resident of Scott County since 2000 moving from Ballard
 County in Western Kentucky. She was a dietician.

Mavis was a member of the First Baptist Church of Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include her daughter, Alonna Mantzke &amp; Juan Carrera of 
Scott City, Kansas, her grandson, Steven &amp; Renee Howell of Scott 
City, Kansas, her granddaughter, Mellissa Powell of Scott City, Kansas, 
her great-grandson, Baylyn &amp; Kassandra Mantzke of Leoti, Kansas, her
 sister Sylvia Pullman of Arizona, 11 grandchildren and 16 
great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Willard Crabtree Jr., and Murel Crabtree.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers may be written to the Dr. Hoffecker 
Mission project or Hope’s Closet in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral 
Home, PO Box 161, Leoti, Kansas, 67861.

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 </figure>Mavis Jane Holland, age 81, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022, 
at her home in Scott County, Kansas. She was born on September 10, 1940,
 in Leachville, Arkanas, the daughter of Murel and Melisie Keltner Cox. 
Mavis had been a resident of Scott County since 2000 moving from Ballard
 County in Western Kentucky. She was a dietician.Mavis was a member of the First Baptist Church of Scott City, Kansas.Survivors include her daughter, Alonna Mantzke &amp; Juan Carrera of 
Scott City, Kansas, her grandson, Steven &amp; Renee Howell of Scott 
City, Kansas, her granddaughter, Mellissa Powell of Scott City, Kansas, 
her great-grandson, Baylyn &amp; Kassandra Mantzke of Leoti, Kansas, her
 sister Sylvia Pullman of Arizona, 11 grandchildren and 16 
great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Willard Crabtree Jr., and Murel Crabtree.A memorial service will be held at a later date.Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers may be written to the Dr. Hoffecker 
Mission project or Hope’s Closet in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral 
Home, PO Box 161, Leoti, Kansas, 67861.

Mavis Jane Holland

Gaylene Holden McDowell went home to be with Jesus on January 14, 2022, 
at the age of 80. Gaylene was born October 3, 1941, at the hospital in 
Smith Center, Kansas, to George H. Howard and Leola (Oberdorf) Howard. 
Gaylene attended the Smith Center schools and, upon graduation, attended
 Fort Hays State University where she attained her Master's of Nursing 
Science degree with a 4.0 GPA and worked as an RN until her retirement. 
 Upon graduation in 1963, she married Jerold "Sam" McDowell on June 1, 
1963, and began her long career in nursing. 
 In her free time, she watched Sam set collegiate records on the 
hardwood. She then worked in the Manhattan, Kansas, hospital while Sam 
attended veterinary school. In Manhattan, her daughter Sandra Renee' 
Henderson was born in 1966. In June of 1968, she moved with her family 
to their new home, a ranch in rural Lebanon, Kansas, when her son 
Shannon McDowell was born, and where she lived the remainder of her 
life. Gaylene was active in the Thornburg Church, attended numerous 
Bible studies, supported missionaries around the globe and shared her 
faith and love with all those she encountered. The joys of her life 
were her husband, her children, her grandchildren and, recently, her 
three great-grandchildren, Charlie, Zeke and Kai. She visited her 
grandchildren Joshua McDowell, Jacob Henderson, Rachael Dozier, Rebecca 
Timmons, and Lydia McDowell every opportunity she had and their mere 
presence brought a smile to her face and heart every time. Due to 
distance, she was not able to visit her great-grandchildren as often as 
she would have liked but enjoyed facetiming with them every chance she 
had. 
 Gaylene prayed daily for each of her family and spoke of them to all
 who would listen. In her free time, she was an avid volunteer with her
 church and local library, and was an avid card player and book reader. 
 Gaylene was a frequent guest of her son's along with his wife, Lori, 
and her mother, Karen Griffith, where many a heated game of cards or 
dominoes took place. She had many friends and made new friends daily. 
Gaylene never met a stranger and tried to help and encourage all those 
she met. 
 She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Leola (Oberdorf) Howard, and her son-in-law, Randy Henderson. 
 Missing her are: her husband, Jerold "Sam" McDowell; children Sandra
 "Sandy" Henderson and her son, Jacob Henderson; Shannon McDowell (Lori)
 and his children Joshua McDowell; Rachael Dozier (TJ) and her children
 Ezekiel and Hezekiah; Rebecca Timmons (Emmanuel) and her son Charlie; 
and Lydia McDowell; Gaylene's brother George "Butch" (Wendy) Howard II, 
and his children Michelle Muzyka and Anthony Howard (Dawn).&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Gaylene Holden McDowell went home to be with Jesus on January 14, 2022, 
at the age of 80. Gaylene was born October 3, 1941, at the hospital in 
Smith Center, Kansas, to George H. Howard and Leola (Oberdorf) Howard. 
Gaylene attended the Smith Center schools and, upon graduation, attended
 Fort Hays State University where she attained her Master's of Nursing 
Science degree with a 4.0 GPA and worked as an RN until her retirement. 
 Upon graduation in 1963, she married Jerold "Sam" McDowell on June 1, 
1963, and began her long career in nursing. 
 In her free time, she watched Sam set collegiate records on the 
hardwood. She then worked in the Manhattan, Kansas, hospital while Sam 
attended veterinary school. In Manhattan, her daughter Sandra Renee' 
Henderson was born in 1966. In June of 1968, she moved with her family 
to their new home, a ranch in rural Lebanon, Kansas, when her son 
Shannon McDowell was born, and where she lived the remainder of her 
life. Gaylene was active in the Thornburg Church, attended numerous 
Bible studies, supported missionaries around the globe and shared her 
faith and love with all those she encountered. The joys of her life 
were her husband, her children, her grandchildren and, recently, her 
three great-grandchildren, Charlie, Zeke and Kai. She visited her 
grandchildren Joshua McDowell, Jacob Henderson, Rachael Dozier, Rebecca 
Timmons, and Lydia McDowell every opportunity she had and their mere 
presence brought a smile to her face and heart every time. Due to 
distance, she was not able to visit her great-grandchildren as often as 
she would have liked but enjoyed facetiming with them every chance she 
had. 
 Gaylene prayed daily for each of her family and spoke of them to all
 who would listen. In her free time, she was an avid volunteer with her
 church and local library, and was an avid card player and book reader. 
 Gaylene was a frequent guest of her son's along with his wife, Lori, 
and her mother, Karen Griffith, where many a heated game of cards or 
dominoes took place. She had many friends and made new friends daily. 
Gaylene never met a stranger and tried to help and encourage all those 
she met. 
 She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Leola (Oberdorf) Howard, and her son-in-law, Randy Henderson. 
 Missing her are: her husband, Jerold "Sam" McDowell; children Sandra
 "Sandy" Henderson and her son, Jacob Henderson; Shannon McDowell (Lori)
 and his children Joshua McDowell; Rachael Dozier (TJ) and her children
 Ezekiel and Hezekiah; Rebecca Timmons (Emmanuel) and her son Charlie; 
and Lydia McDowell; Gaylene's brother George "Butch" (Wendy) Howard II, 
and his children Michelle Muzyka and Anthony Howard (Dawn).&nbsp; &nbsp; Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Gaylene-Holden-McDowell?obId=23866636#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Gaylene Holden McDowell

Wesley Rollins Higby was born December 16, 1941, in Wichita, KS to James
 &amp; Grace (Bachelder) Higby and passed away on January 23, 2022, in 
Smith Center, KS. 
 Wes graduated in 1959 out of Smith Center, KS. After graduation 
Wesley went to help his grandparents in TX. He joined the National 
Guards in 1963 and served until 1966. Wesley married Patricia Crawford 
August 13, 1964. Wesley also helped with the service station at Olson's 
in Red Cloud, NE and ran the Phillips 66 in Smith Center. Patricia Higby
 passed away on January 15, 1977. Wesley married Freda Trimmer on May 
26, 1978, they later divorced. Wesley than met Dianne McPherson in 1991 
and they relocated to Pawnee Rock for a job. They moved back to Lebanon,
 KS in 1993 to help his parents on the farm. Wesley and Dianne married 
on May 23, 1993. 
 Wesley is survived by his wife Dianne of the home; son Jeff Higby of
 WV; daughter Teresa Mohler and partner Joel White of Lebanon; daughter 
Tina Jones of Red Cloud, NE; daughter Michelle and Brad Von Feldt of 
Great Bend, KS; stepson James &amp; Shelly Corp of Alta Vista, KS; step 
daughter Toni Barker of Wichita, KS; son Curtis &amp; Virgine Higby of 
Rexford, KS; daughter Nellie Cloke and partner Isaac Salazar of 
Hutchinson, KS; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, 
brother Gary &amp; Carolyn Higby of Custer, WA; sister Nellie &amp; 
LeRoy Quade of Salina, KS; brother Clinton Higby of Salina, KS; sister 
Georgia Lytle of Salina, KS. 
 He is preceded in death by his parents, first wife Patricia, second 
wife Freda, brother-in-law Kenny Lytle, sister-in-law Mary Ellen Higby, 
nephew Andrew Higby, step-daughter Trisha Robin Davisson and 5 
great-grandchildren.

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 </figure>Wesley Rollins Higby was born December 16, 1941, in Wichita, KS to James
 &amp; Grace (Bachelder) Higby and passed away on January 23, 2022, in 
Smith Center, KS. 
 Wes graduated in 1959 out of Smith Center, KS. After graduation 
Wesley went to help his grandparents in TX. He joined the National 
Guards in 1963 and served until 1966. Wesley married Patricia Crawford 
August 13, 1964. Wesley also helped with the service station at Olson's 
in Red Cloud, NE and ran the Phillips 66 in Smith Center. Patricia Higby
 passed away on January 15, 1977. Wesley married Freda Trimmer on May 
26, 1978, they later divorced. Wesley than met Dianne McPherson in 1991 
and they relocated to Pawnee Rock for a job. They moved back to Lebanon,
 KS in 1993 to help his parents on the farm. Wesley and Dianne married 
on May 23, 1993. 
 Wesley is survived by his wife Dianne of the home; son Jeff Higby of
 WV; daughter Teresa Mohler and partner Joel White of Lebanon; daughter 
Tina Jones of Red Cloud, NE; daughter Michelle and Brad Von Feldt of 
Great Bend, KS; stepson James &amp; Shelly Corp of Alta Vista, KS; step 
daughter Toni Barker of Wichita, KS; son Curtis &amp; Virgine Higby of 
Rexford, KS; daughter Nellie Cloke and partner Isaac Salazar of 
Hutchinson, KS; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, 
brother Gary &amp; Carolyn Higby of Custer, WA; sister Nellie &amp; 
LeRoy Quade of Salina, KS; brother Clinton Higby of Salina, KS; sister 
Georgia Lytle of Salina, KS. 
 He is preceded in death by his parents, first wife Patricia, second 
wife Freda, brother-in-law Kenny Lytle, sister-in-law Mary Ellen Higby, 
nephew Andrew Higby, step-daughter Trisha Robin Davisson and 5 
great-grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Wesley-Rollins-Higby?obId=23868798#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Wesley Rollins Higby

Tammy Harris Morris, 58, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, 
February 1, 2022, at the Stormont Vail Health Center in Topeka, Kansas

Tammy was born on May 29, 1963, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of 
Kenneth Mitchell and Billie Jean (Zimmerman) Beck.&nbsp; She grew up in 
Ellsworth and graduated from Ellsworth High School.&nbsp; She graduated from 
Brown Mackie College in 1983.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Ray Morris 
on October 25, 2021, in Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;She formerly worked as a 
certified nurses assistant at Wheatland Nursing Home in Russell. She 
currently was owner and operator of Bonus Full Services.&nbsp; She was a 
longtime member of the Second Baptist Church in Russell.&nbsp; She enjoyed 
shopping, decorating, painting and caring for her family and friends.&nbsp; 
Most of all she loved God and loved going to church and spend time with 
her family.&nbsp;

Surviving family include her husband Ray Morris of the home, 
daughters Acasia Smith of Great Bend, Kansas, Ashadia Harris, Anajia 
Harris, Amirriah Harris-Morris, Ajadia Morris and son Ray Morris, Jr. 
all of Russell, Kansas; brother Joel Cleavenger and wife Marcia of 
Salina, Kansas and step-brother Les Javens of Russell.&nbsp;

Cremation has been selected by the family and a memorial funeral 
service to celebrate Tammy’s life will be held at 12 P.M. on Saturday, 
February 12, 2022, at the 2nd Baptist Church in Russell.&nbsp; 
Family will greet guests the day of the service at the church.&nbsp; 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the 
funeral service arrangements.

Tammy Harris Morris, 58, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, 
February 1, 2022, at the Stormont Vail Health Center in Topeka, KansasTammy was born on May 29, 1963, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of 
Kenneth Mitchell and Billie Jean (Zimmerman) Beck.&nbsp; She grew up in 
Ellsworth and graduated from Ellsworth High School.&nbsp; She graduated from 
Brown Mackie College in 1983.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Ray Morris 
on October 25, 2021, in Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;She formerly worked as a 
certified nurses assistant at Wheatland Nursing Home in Russell. She 
currently was owner and operator of Bonus Full Services.&nbsp; She was a 
longtime member of the Second Baptist Church in Russell.&nbsp; She enjoyed 
shopping, decorating, painting and caring for her family and friends.&nbsp; 
Most of all she loved God and loved going to church and spend time with 
her family.&nbsp;Surviving family include her husband Ray Morris of the home, 
daughters Acasia Smith of Great Bend, Kansas, Ashadia Harris, Anajia 
Harris, Amirriah Harris-Morris, Ajadia Morris and son Ray Morris, Jr. 
all of Russell, Kansas; brother Joel Cleavenger and wife Marcia of 
Salina, Kansas and step-brother Les Javens of Russell.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Janet Daniels and infant brother Evan James Mitchell.Cremation has been selected by the family and a memorial funeral 
service to celebrate Tammy’s life will be held at 12 P.M. on Saturday, 
February 12, 2022, at the 2nd Baptist Church in Russell.&nbsp; 
Family will greet guests the day of the service at the church.&nbsp; 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the 
funeral service arrangements.

Bobby Lee “B.L.” Schulz, 97, of Russell, Kansas, passed away, Friday,
 February 4, 2022 at the Brookdale Senior Living in Hays, Kansas.

B.L. was preceded in death by his parents; wife Lorraine on March 13,
 2014; son Don Schulz; three brothers, Vern Dean Schulz, Billy Gene 
Schulz and an infant brother.

Please check back later for a full obitutary.

Bobby Lee “B.L.” Schulz, 97, of Russell, Kansas, passed away, Friday,
 February 4, 2022 at the Brookdale Senior Living in Hays, Kansas.B.L. was preceded in death by his parents; wife Lorraine on March 13,
 2014; son Don Schulz; three brothers, Vern Dean Schulz, Billy Gene 
Schulz and an infant brother.Please check back later for a full obitutary.

Bobby Lee 'B.L.' Schulz

Lydia Juanita Grinstead, 82, died on Friday, February 4, 2021, at Greeley
 County Hospital in Tribune. She was born on April 10, 1939, at Coolidge
 the daughter of James Chalmer &amp; Lydia Harriet (Jones) Fearno. She 
married Billy Joe Grinstead on January 26, 1958, at Coolidge. 
Juanita graduated from Coolidge High School with the Class of 1957. She
 worked at the Syracuse Livestock Commission Company for over 30 years, 
mainly as the Office Manager. She loved to crochet, sew and especially 
travel on the back of their Honda Goldwing motorcycle. Her special time
 was the family reunions. She was a member of the Syracuse United 
Methodist Church. 
She is survived by her Husband- Billy Joe Grinstead, her 3 Children- 
Judy Lemons of Mounds, Oklahoma, Jerry &amp; Sheri Grinstead of 
Hutchinson and Janell &amp; Lance Webster of Scott City, Brother- Alan 
Fearno of Jacksonville, Illinois, 3 Sisters- Betty Edmisson of Liberal, 
Patricia Nelson of Emporia and Elaine Reid of Wichita, Grandchildren- 
Jessica &amp; Ben Kostroske of Tonganoxie, Jacob Grinstead of Russell, 
Lydia &amp; Matt Riley of Great Bend, Hayden Webster of Colby and Sarah 
Roy of Ava, Missouri, Great-Grandchildren- Azi &amp; Toby Riley and 
Rylee Kostroske and many nieces and nephews. 
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Son- William Neil Grinstead, Brother- Joe Fearno and Son-In-Law- Rick Lemons. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM MST at United Methodist Church in 
Syracuse with Rev Ardeen Webster officiating. Burial will be in 
Syracuse Cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM MST time 
Wednesday with family present from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Garnand Funeral
 Home in Lakin.

 Memorials are suggested to V.I.P. Center in care of 
Garnand Funeral Home.  Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Lydia Juanita Grinstead, 82, died on Friday, February 4, 2021, at Greeley
 County Hospital in Tribune. She was born on April 10, 1939, at Coolidge
 the daughter of James Chalmer &amp; Lydia Harriet (Jones) Fearno. She 
married Billy Joe Grinstead on January 26, 1958, at Coolidge. 
Juanita graduated from Coolidge High School with the Class of 1957. She
 worked at the Syracuse Livestock Commission Company for over 30 years, 
mainly as the Office Manager. She loved to crochet, sew and especially 
travel on the back of their Honda Goldwing motorcycle. Her special time
 was the family reunions. She was a member of the Syracuse United 
Methodist Church. 
She is survived by her Husband- Billy Joe Grinstead, her 3 Children- 
Judy Lemons of Mounds, Oklahoma, Jerry &amp; Sheri Grinstead of 
Hutchinson and Janell &amp; Lance Webster of Scott City, Brother- Alan 
Fearno of Jacksonville, Illinois, 3 Sisters- Betty Edmisson of Liberal, 
Patricia Nelson of Emporia and Elaine Reid of Wichita, Grandchildren- 
Jessica &amp; Ben Kostroske of Tonganoxie, Jacob Grinstead of Russell, 
Lydia &amp; Matt Riley of Great Bend, Hayden Webster of Colby and Sarah 
Roy of Ava, Missouri, Great-Grandchildren- Azi &amp; Toby Riley and 
Rylee Kostroske and many nieces and nephews. 
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Son- William Neil Grinstead, Brother- Joe Fearno and Son-In-Law- Rick Lemons. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM MST at United Methodist Church in 
Syracuse with Rev Ardeen Webster officiating. Burial will be in 
Syracuse Cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM MST time 
Wednesday with family present from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Garnand Funeral
 Home in Lakin. Memorials are suggested to V.I.P. Center in care of 
Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Lydia Juanita Grinstead

Sister Mary Louise Pfannenstiel, CSA, formerly known as Sister Theodore,
 died unexpectedly and peacefully February 1, 2022, at St. Agnes 
Hospital, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
 Mary Louise was born in Hays, Kansas, on September 20, 1937, the 
daughter of Theodore L. Pfannenstiel and Basilia Wittman Pfannenstiel. 
Shortly after her birth, her parents moved with Mary Louise to a family 
farm in Plainville, Kansas, where she spent her childhood. Her mother 
died when she was ten years old, leaving Mary Louise to be raised by her
 father, her grandmother, and her aunts. In September of 1951, Mary 
Louise entered St. Agnes Convent in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and attended
 St. Agnes High School. She made her profession of vows in the 
Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes as Sister Theodore on August 15, 
1956.
 Sister Mary Louise received a BS in Elementary Education from Marian
 College, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, an MS in Elementary Education from St.
 Francis College, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and a Certificate in Library 
Science from Marian College of Fond du Lac. An avid learner and lover of
 books, she also earned several additional credits throughout her years 
in active ministry in religious studies, children’s literature, the 
teaching of reading, and building school libraries. From 1958 —1972, 
she was a primary grade teacher at St. Florian School, Milwaukee, 
Wisconsin; St. John the Baptist School, New Haven, Indiana; St. Joseph 
School, Decatur, Indiana. Beginning In 1972, she served as a learning 
center coordinator and librarian at St. Nicholas School, Evanston, 
Illinois; Brother Dutton School, Beloit, Wisconsin; and Sacred Heart 
School, Colby, Kansas. Sister Mary Louise returned to her birthplace, 
Hays, KS, in 1989 to care for her father and to volunteer as a primary 
teacher aide, library assistant, childcare provider, and foster 
grandparent at St. Joseph School in Hays, now known as Holy Family 
Elementary School. After her father’s death in 1998, she remained in 
Hays to continue her volunteer service until joining the community of 
CSA sisters at Nazareth Court and Center in Fond du Lac in October 2013.
 
 Sister Mary Louise will be remembered for her creative efforts to 
share with children her love for reading and literature. While deeply 
proud of her Kansas roots, she loved to travel and visit historical 
sites across the country often riding for days on a bus to reach her 
destination. Gifted with a brilliant mind, an inquisitive spirit, and a 
heart for the poor, she was unwavering in her determination to remain 
actively engaged in the life and mission of her CSA community even as 
her increasing physical limitations made travel and group participation 
more difficult. She kept her resolve to live life fully—up to the 
moment of her unexpected death.
 Sister Mary Louise was preceded in death by her parents, her infant 
sister Joan Catherine, her stepmother Pauline Leiker Pfannenstiel, and 
her aunts Sister Mary Bridget Wittman, CSA, and Sister Audrey 
Pfannenstiel, CSA. 
 She is survived by her aunt, Mildred Walters; her cousins; and the 
Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed and ministered.
 Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2022, from 9 
–11:00 a.m. and from 12:00 -1:30 p.m. at Nazareth Court and Center, 375 
Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. A Prayer Service will be held 
at 11:00 a.m. in Nazareth Center Chapel. Please check in for the 
Visitation and Prayer Service at the 375 Gillett Street entrance only.
 A Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Mary Louise will be offered on
 Thursday, February 10, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in St. Francis Home Chapel, 
33 Everett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, with Father Larry Abler, 
Capuchin, presiding. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Springs Cemetery, 
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
 Memorials may be directed to the CSA Mission Advancement Office, 320 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937.
 The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of 
Nazareth Court and Center and St. Agnes Hospital for their care of 
Sister Mary Louise.
 Zacherl Funeral Home is serving the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Sister Mary Louise Pfannenstiel, CSA, formerly known as Sister Theodore,
 died unexpectedly and peacefully February 1, 2022, at St. Agnes 
Hospital, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
 Mary Louise was born in Hays, Kansas, on September 20, 1937, the 
daughter of Theodore L. Pfannenstiel and Basilia Wittman Pfannenstiel. 
Shortly after her birth, her parents moved with Mary Louise to a family 
farm in Plainville, Kansas, where she spent her childhood. Her mother 
died when she was ten years old, leaving Mary Louise to be raised by her
 father, her grandmother, and her aunts. In September of 1951, Mary 
Louise entered St. Agnes Convent in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and attended
 St. Agnes High School. She made her profession of vows in the 
Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes as Sister Theodore on August 15, 
1956.
 Sister Mary Louise received a BS in Elementary Education from Marian
 College, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, an MS in Elementary Education from St.
 Francis College, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and a Certificate in Library 
Science from Marian College of Fond du Lac. An avid learner and lover of
 books, she also earned several additional credits throughout her years 
in active ministry in religious studies, children’s literature, the 
teaching of reading, and building school libraries. From 1958 —1972, 
she was a primary grade teacher at St. Florian School, Milwaukee, 
Wisconsin; St. John the Baptist School, New Haven, Indiana; St. Joseph 
School, Decatur, Indiana. Beginning In 1972, she served as a learning 
center coordinator and librarian at St. Nicholas School, Evanston, 
Illinois; Brother Dutton School, Beloit, Wisconsin; and Sacred Heart 
School, Colby, Kansas. Sister Mary Louise returned to her birthplace, 
Hays, KS, in 1989 to care for her father and to volunteer as a primary 
teacher aide, library assistant, childcare provider, and foster 
grandparent at St. Joseph School in Hays, now known as Holy Family 
Elementary School. After her father’s death in 1998, she remained in 
Hays to continue her volunteer service until joining the community of 
CSA sisters at Nazareth Court and Center in Fond du Lac in October 2013.
 
 Sister Mary Louise will be remembered for her creative efforts to 
share with children her love for reading and literature. While deeply 
proud of her Kansas roots, she loved to travel and visit historical 
sites across the country often riding for days on a bus to reach her 
destination. Gifted with a brilliant mind, an inquisitive spirit, and a 
heart for the poor, she was unwavering in her determination to remain 
actively engaged in the life and mission of her CSA community even as 
her increasing physical limitations made travel and group participation 
more difficult. She kept her resolve to live life fully—up to the 
moment of her unexpected death.
 Sister Mary Louise was preceded in death by her parents, her infant 
sister Joan Catherine, her stepmother Pauline Leiker Pfannenstiel, and 
her aunts Sister Mary Bridget Wittman, CSA, and Sister Audrey 
Pfannenstiel, CSA. 
 She is survived by her aunt, Mildred Walters; her cousins; and the 
Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed and ministered.
 Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2022, from 9 
–11:00 a.m. and from 12:00 -1:30 p.m. at Nazareth Court and Center, 375 
Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. A Prayer Service will be held 
at 11:00 a.m. in Nazareth Center Chapel. Please check in for the 
Visitation and Prayer Service at the 375 Gillett Street entrance only.
 A Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Mary Louise will be offered on
 Thursday, February 10, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in St. Francis Home Chapel, 
33 Everett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, with Father Larry Abler, 
Capuchin, presiding. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Springs Cemetery, 
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
 Memorials may be directed to the CSA Mission Advancement Office, 320 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937.
 The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of 
Nazareth Court and Center and St. Agnes Hospital for their care of 
Sister Mary Louise.
 Zacherl Funeral Home is serving the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes.

Sister Mary Louise Pfannenstiel

Mr. Joseph William “Joe” Patzner Jr., 81, of Joplin, Missouri, 
formerly of Claflin, Kansas, departed this life on Friday evening, 
February 4, 2022, while at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri.&nbsp;

Joe was born on April 9, 1940, on the family farm in Claflin, Kansas,
 son of the late Joseph and Georgia (Wesley) Patzner.&nbsp; He joined the 
United States Army in 1961, serving three years in Germany as a Spec. 
4.&nbsp; He married Mary Patricia Redding on May 29, 1965, in Claflin at 
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He worked in construction most of
 his life and was a superintendent most of those years.&nbsp; He was 
twenty-five year member of the Knights of Columbus.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Georgia Patzner; a son Brent Alan Patzner; and a sister, Dorothy Carver.&nbsp;

Joe is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Patricia Patzner; a
 son, Bradley Alan Patzner and wife, Laura; two grandsons, Matthew 
Patzner and wife, Amy and Jacob Patzner; one granddaughter, Shelby 
Yinger and husband, Brian; two great grandchildren, Kellen and Mila 
Patzner; sisters, Anna Dreiling of Wichita, Kansas and Sue Von Feldt of 
Topeka, Kansas; as well as a host of other family and friends.&nbsp;

Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 1:00 
p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Webb City with Father Francisco 
“Paco” Gordillo officiating.&nbsp; The family will receive friends on Tuesday
 evening from 5-7:00 p.m. at Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home with 
prayer service and rosary to begin at 6:00 p.m.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers memorials are being directed to Immaculate 
Conception Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Catholic Church or the Knights 
of Columbus c/o Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS
 67544.

A second Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, February 
10, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in 
Claflin, Kansas, celebrated by Father Terrance Klein. Burial will follow
 at Pleasant View Cemetery, Claflin, Kansas, with military honors 
conducted by Fort Riley Army Honor Guard.&nbsp; Arrangements are under the 
direction of the Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home in Webb City &amp; 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas. &nbsp;

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 </figure>Mr. Joseph William “Joe” Patzner Jr., 81, of Joplin, Missouri, 
formerly of Claflin, Kansas, departed this life on Friday evening, 
February 4, 2022, while at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri.&nbsp;Joe was born on April 9, 1940, on the family farm in Claflin, Kansas,
 son of the late Joseph and Georgia (Wesley) Patzner.&nbsp; He joined the 
United States Army in 1961, serving three years in Germany as a Spec. 
4.&nbsp; He married Mary Patricia Redding on May 29, 1965, in Claflin at 
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He worked in construction most of
 his life and was a superintendent most of those years.&nbsp; He was 
twenty-five year member of the Knights of Columbus.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Georgia Patzner; a son Brent Alan Patzner; and a sister, Dorothy Carver.&nbsp;Joe is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Patricia Patzner; a
 son, Bradley Alan Patzner and wife, Laura; two grandsons, Matthew 
Patzner and wife, Amy and Jacob Patzner; one granddaughter, Shelby 
Yinger and husband, Brian; two great grandchildren, Kellen and Mila 
Patzner; sisters, Anna Dreiling of Wichita, Kansas and Sue Von Feldt of 
Topeka, Kansas; as well as a host of other family and friends.&nbsp;Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 1:00 
p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Webb City with Father Francisco 
“Paco” Gordillo officiating.&nbsp; The family will receive friends on Tuesday
 evening from 5-7:00 p.m. at Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home with 
prayer service and rosary to begin at 6:00 p.m.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers memorials are being directed to Immaculate 
Conception Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Catholic Church or the Knights 
of Columbus c/o Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS
 67544.A second Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, February 
10, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in 
Claflin, Kansas, celebrated by Father Terrance Klein. Burial will follow
 at Pleasant View Cemetery, Claflin, Kansas, with military honors 
conducted by Fort Riley Army Honor Guard.&nbsp; Arrangements are under the 
direction of the Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home in Webb City &amp; 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas. &nbsp;

Joseph William 'Joe' Patzner Jr.

Tuesday, November 14th, 1933-Monday, February 7th, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Tuesday, November 14th, 1933-Monday, February 7th, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Berna Liebbrandt

Maxine Lynn Turner, 76, of Colby, died Thursday, February 3, 2022, at 
Citizens Medical Center, in Colby. She was born January 14, 1946, in 
Colby, to William and Rosella (Headley) Turner. 
No services are scheduled at this time. Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, is 
handling the arrangements. For information or condolences visit 
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Maxine Lynn Turner, 76, of Colby, died Thursday, February 3, 2022, at 
Citizens Medical Center, in Colby. She was born January 14, 1946, in 
Colby, to William and Rosella (Headley) Turner. 
No services are scheduled at this time. Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, is 
handling the arrangements. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Maxine Lynn Turner

Friday, April 26th, 1929-Sunday, February 6th, 2022

Friday, April 26th, 1929-Sunday, February 6th, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

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