Nicholas Patrick Schroeder, 89, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away on March
 18, 2022, peacefully at his home. Nick ,“Pat,” was born in Rawlins 
County, KS, on June 26, 1932. He graduated from Atwood Community High 
School in 1950. Then entered the United States Coast Guard serving until
 1953. Upon an honorable discharge he attended Kansas State University 
and received a Bachelor of Science.

He married Judy Cooper on June 6, 1959; they were married 62 years. 
He worked as a Vocational Ag teacher in Red Cloud NE, Holbrook NE, and 
Gordon NE where he started the wrestling program; and was a Farmers Home
 Association officer in Grand Island NE, Lexington NE, and McCook NE. He
 taught Vo-Ag at Palco for six months to gain KS residency.&nbsp; In 1966 he 
decided to fulfill his lifetime dream to become a veterinarian and was 
accepted into KSU Veterinary School receiving his degree in 1970. He 
practiced Veterinary Medicine in Liberal KS for two years. In 1972 he 
returned to KSU to teach large and small animal medical surgery and 
received a master’s degree in surgical medicine in 1974. After 
practicing in Marysville, KS, he left to open his own practice in 
Rawlins WY where he started the Rawlins Veterinary Clinic. &nbsp;In 1995 he 
retired and moved to WaKeeney KS where he raised Red Angus cattle.

Nick is survived by his wife Judy, children Tom Schroeder (Darla) of 
Texhoma, OK, Joel Schroeder of Thoreau NM, Sarah Albright (Jeff) of 
Tavares FL, Rebecca Clemence (Stephen “Stage”) of Laramie WY, and 
grandchildren Payton Schroeder, Kyanne Schroeder, Sheridan Schroeder, 
Jackson Schroeder, Tyler Albright, Paul Gonzales, Hope Gonzales, Deja 
Gonzales; Brothers Fulgence (Rita), Gerald Schroeder (Mary Lou), Dan 
(Janet), and Sister Joan Harvey.

He was proceeded in death by parents Margaret (Arendt) and Charles 
Schroeder, grandson Elias Gonzales, Brothers John, Anthony Leon, Charles
 Martel, Sisters Delores Orten, Barbara Mindrup, Rose Winkler.

Visitation will be Tuesday March 22nd from 5pm-7pm. Vigil beginning at 6pm followed by the Rosary at Schmitt Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:30AM Wednesday, March 23rd, at Christ the King Catholic Church in WaKeeney.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery at WaKeeney.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Christ the 
King Catholic Church or Catholic Charities of Salina KS.&nbsp; Donations may 
be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Nicholas Patrick Schroeder, 89, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away on March
 18, 2022, peacefully at his home. Nick ,“Pat,” was born in Rawlins 
County, KS, on June 26, 1932. He graduated from Atwood Community High 
School in 1950. Then entered the United States Coast Guard serving until
 1953. Upon an honorable discharge he attended Kansas State University 
and received a Bachelor of Science.He married Judy Cooper on June 6, 1959; they were married 62 years. 
He worked as a Vocational Ag teacher in Red Cloud NE, Holbrook NE, and 
Gordon NE where he started the wrestling program; and was a Farmers Home
 Association officer in Grand Island NE, Lexington NE, and McCook NE. He
 taught Vo-Ag at Palco for six months to gain KS residency.&nbsp; In 1966 he 
decided to fulfill his lifetime dream to become a veterinarian and was 
accepted into KSU Veterinary School receiving his degree in 1970. He 
practiced Veterinary Medicine in Liberal KS for two years. In 1972 he 
returned to KSU to teach large and small animal medical surgery and 
received a master’s degree in surgical medicine in 1974. After 
practicing in Marysville, KS, he left to open his own practice in 
Rawlins WY where he started the Rawlins Veterinary Clinic. &nbsp;In 1995 he 
retired and moved to WaKeeney KS where he raised Red Angus cattle.Nick is survived by his wife Judy, children Tom Schroeder (Darla) of 
Texhoma, OK, Joel Schroeder of Thoreau NM, Sarah Albright (Jeff) of 
Tavares FL, Rebecca Clemence (Stephen “Stage”) of Laramie WY, and 
grandchildren Payton Schroeder, Kyanne Schroeder, Sheridan Schroeder, 
Jackson Schroeder, Tyler Albright, Paul Gonzales, Hope Gonzales, Deja 
Gonzales; Brothers Fulgence (Rita), Gerald Schroeder (Mary Lou), Dan 
(Janet), and Sister Joan Harvey.He was proceeded in death by parents Margaret (Arendt) and Charles 
Schroeder, grandson Elias Gonzales, Brothers John, Anthony Leon, Charles
 Martel, Sisters Delores Orten, Barbara Mindrup, Rose Winkler.Visitation will be Tuesday March 22nd from 5pm-7pm. Vigil beginning at 6pm followed by the Rosary at Schmitt Funeral Home.Funeral Service will be held at 10:30AM Wednesday, March 23rd, at Christ the King Catholic Church in WaKeeney.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery at WaKeeney.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Christ the 
King Catholic Church or Catholic Charities of Salina KS.&nbsp; Donations may 
be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Nicholas Patrick Schroeder

James was born on April 24, 1948 on his parents’ farm southwest of Lucas, KS.
 He completed Kindergarten through 8th grade at the proverbial 
country one room school house located not far from their farm. High 
School they bused them to the “city high school” in Lucas. James never 
really liked the educational part of school, but he enjoyed the social 
aspect and football. He got his nose broken in high school playing 
football.
 How did he get the nickname Shake? He bought and installed a CB 
radio in the brand new Chevy Nova in the early 70’s. His CB name was 
Shake. Well, it just kind of stuck. He probably preferred it to being 
called Junior but he wouldn’t tell you that. He was never much of a 
complainer.
 After High School he continued sports by bowling leagues, rumors of 
300 pts. He played Men’s softball and even was on a pool/billiards 
league at one time. He was supportive of the local school sports 
attending most home games and contributing to the booster club.
 James joined the Lucas Volunteer Fire Department in 1967 and proudly
 served until 2017. For this service he was honored in 2018. Some 
would say he told them “I’ve been fighting fires since before you were 
born!” Just one of his many ways of giving back to his community.
 James started working for the City of Lucas on April 1, 1975. He 
continued working for the City up until his retirement in December 2015.
 He also trained his replacement so “they would know the right way to 
do that job.” He was honored for his years of service on April 1, 2015,
 and was given an award and a key to the city, it is called James 
“Shake” Rezabek day.
 If there was a joke to be told or a prank to be pulled you would be 
sure to find Shake involved in the thick of it. Shenanigans should have
 been his middle name. There are way too many stories to tell. James 
liked being part of his family historians. He has books and pictures 
and newspaper articles showing his family living in and being a part of 
the start of Lucas and the surrounding areas.
 James was a hunter, even coon hunting. Duck, pheasant, quail, geese
 and deer’s were told to be on the lookout for Shake. He enjoyed 
fishing; he had one or two good fish stories, mostly about the ones that
 got away. He brought home a very good catch almost every time he went 
out. He claimed it was because he talked nice to the fish. James was 
proud and cared for his garden. Reaching a little under a half acre, he 
fed more than just himself from it. Vegetables flourished there for 
many years.
 Preceded in death by his beloved parents James and Jacqueline 
“Joyce” (Libal) Rezabek and his big sister, Judith (Rezabek) Hall. He 
is survived by his brother, Richard Rezabek. Also his niece Deanna 
(Hall) Marchal, nephew Alvin (Barb) Hall, niece, Veronica Hall and 
nephew, Steven Rezabek and numerous great nieces and nephews, a 
multitude of cousins and the friends he considered family.
 His body may have failed but his soul will live on. He was a kind 
man, the kind that would give you the shirt off his back if you needed 
it. He was never intentionally mean to another person and we all could 
use that as an example. He loved other people, his family and animals, 
his pet squirrel will miss the feeding that they got from him. The Dr 
said he had cheated death for a couple of years and this was his time to
 go.&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Richard-Shake-Rezabek-Jr.?obId=24335467#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>James was born on April 24, 1948 on his parents’ farm southwest of Lucas, KS.
 He completed Kindergarten through 8th grade at the proverbial 
country one room school house located not far from their farm. High 
School they bused them to the “city high school” in Lucas. James never 
really liked the educational part of school, but he enjoyed the social 
aspect and football. He got his nose broken in high school playing 
football.
 How did he get the nickname Shake? He bought and installed a CB 
radio in the brand new Chevy Nova in the early 70’s. His CB name was 
Shake. Well, it just kind of stuck. He probably preferred it to being 
called Junior but he wouldn’t tell you that. He was never much of a 
complainer.
 After High School he continued sports by bowling leagues, rumors of 
300 pts. He played Men’s softball and even was on a pool/billiards 
league at one time. He was supportive of the local school sports 
attending most home games and contributing to the booster club.
 James joined the Lucas Volunteer Fire Department in 1967 and proudly
 served until 2017. For this service he was honored in 2018. Some 
would say he told them “I’ve been fighting fires since before you were 
born!” Just one of his many ways of giving back to his community.
 James started working for the City of Lucas on April 1, 1975. He 
continued working for the City up until his retirement in December 2015.
 He also trained his replacement so “they would know the right way to 
do that job.” He was honored for his years of service on April 1, 2015,
 and was given an award and a key to the city, it is called James 
“Shake” Rezabek day.
 If there was a joke to be told or a prank to be pulled you would be 
sure to find Shake involved in the thick of it. Shenanigans should have
 been his middle name. There are way too many stories to tell. James 
liked being part of his family historians. He has books and pictures 
and newspaper articles showing his family living in and being a part of 
the start of Lucas and the surrounding areas.
 James was a hunter, even coon hunting. Duck, pheasant, quail, geese
 and deer’s were told to be on the lookout for Shake. He enjoyed 
fishing; he had one or two good fish stories, mostly about the ones that
 got away. He brought home a very good catch almost every time he went 
out. He claimed it was because he talked nice to the fish. James was 
proud and cared for his garden. Reaching a little under a half acre, he 
fed more than just himself from it. Vegetables flourished there for 
many years.
 Preceded in death by his beloved parents James and Jacqueline 
“Joyce” (Libal) Rezabek and his big sister, Judith (Rezabek) Hall. He 
is survived by his brother, Richard Rezabek. Also his niece Deanna 
(Hall) Marchal, nephew Alvin (Barb) Hall, niece, Veronica Hall and 
nephew, Steven Rezabek and numerous great nieces and nephews, a 
multitude of cousins and the friends he considered family.
 His body may have failed but his soul will live on. He was a kind 
man, the kind that would give you the shirt off his back if you needed 
it. He was never intentionally mean to another person and we all could 
use that as an example. He loved other people, his family and animals, 
his pet squirrel will miss the feeding that they got from him. The Dr 
said he had cheated death for a couple of years and this was his time to
 go.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Richard-Shake-Rezabek-Jr.?obId=24335467#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

James 'Shake' Rezabek Jr.

Darryl E. Smika, age 88, of Hays passed
 away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the Russell Regional Hospital.&nbsp; 

Services are pending and will be announced by Brock's~Keithley
 Funeral Chapel and Crematory.

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

Darryl E. Smika, age 88, of Hays passed
 away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the Russell Regional Hospital.&nbsp; Services are pending and will be announced by Brock's~Keithley
 Funeral Chapel and Crematory.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Darryl E. Smika

Derek Favinger passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Utah. 

 Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

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 </figure>Derek Favinger passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Utah. Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Derek Favinger 

Dale Ward Bateman, age 84, of Guthrie, Oklahoma passed away Saturday,
 March 19, 2022, at Decatur County Hospital in Oberlin, Kansas.&nbsp;

Dale was born April 16, 1937, to Charles&nbsp; and Orva (Elliott) Bateman 
in Edson, Kansas.&nbsp; He grew up in Edson and attended the Edson 
Consolidated School and graduated with the class of 1956.&nbsp; &nbsp;He married 
Gloria Snyder on May 18, 1963, in Colby, to this union Denis and Pamela.&nbsp;
 Later he married Nelda Wheeler on September 28, 1986, in Hinton, 
Oklahoma.&nbsp;

Dale began working in tire shops in Colby, he also farmed and drove a
 truck.&nbsp; When he moved to Oklahoma he worked at a tire shop in Hinton, 
Oklahoma where he met his wife Nelda.&nbsp;&nbsp;

For many years he drove for US Express in Bowie, Texas, he was proud 
of his accomplishment that he had driven in 49 states of the United 
States, except Hawaii.&nbsp;Dale attended the Cowboy Church in Bowie, Texas, 
he loved the guitar music and hymns.&nbsp; After his retirement he was a park
 host while living in Bowie and lived on the lake, which was perfect for
 his love of fishing and visiting with the many campers.&nbsp; Recently due 
to health issues he has been living with his sister Retta in Norcatur.&nbsp;

Dale is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Orva; brothers, James and John; and sister, Ruby Phifer.&nbsp;

He is survived by his wife, Nelda of Guthrie, OK; son, Denis of 
Pocatello, ID; daughter, Pamela Harmon of Post Falls, ID; step-son, Paul
 Ferguson of Guthrie, OK; sister, Retta Hare of Norcatur, KS; 4 
grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren and many more family members and 
friends.&nbsp;

Memorial service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials may be 
designated to Dale Bateman Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of 
Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, Kansas 67735. For 
information and online condolences visit www.batemanfuneral.com

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Dale Ward Bateman, age 84, of Guthrie, Oklahoma passed away Saturday,
 March 19, 2022, at Decatur County Hospital in Oberlin, Kansas.&nbsp;Dale was born April 16, 1937, to Charles&nbsp; and Orva (Elliott) Bateman 
in Edson, Kansas.&nbsp; He grew up in Edson and attended the Edson 
Consolidated School and graduated with the class of 1956.&nbsp; &nbsp;He married 
Gloria Snyder on May 18, 1963, in Colby, to this union Denis and Pamela.&nbsp;
 Later he married Nelda Wheeler on September 28, 1986, in Hinton, 
Oklahoma.&nbsp;Dale began working in tire shops in Colby, he also farmed and drove a
 truck.&nbsp; When he moved to Oklahoma he worked at a tire shop in Hinton, 
Oklahoma where he met his wife Nelda.&nbsp;&nbsp;For many years he drove for US Express in Bowie, Texas, he was proud 
of his accomplishment that he had driven in 49 states of the United 
States, except Hawaii.&nbsp;Dale attended the Cowboy Church in Bowie, Texas, 
he loved the guitar music and hymns.&nbsp; After his retirement he was a park
 host while living in Bowie and lived on the lake, which was perfect for
 his love of fishing and visiting with the many campers.&nbsp; Recently due 
to health issues he has been living with his sister Retta in Norcatur.&nbsp;Dale is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Orva; brothers, James and John; and sister, Ruby Phifer.&nbsp;He is survived by his wife, Nelda of Guthrie, OK; son, Denis of 
Pocatello, ID; daughter, Pamela Harmon of Post Falls, ID; step-son, Paul
 Ferguson of Guthrie, OK; sister, Retta Hare of Norcatur, KS; 4 
grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren and many more family members and 
friends.&nbsp;Memorial service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials may be 
designated to Dale Bateman Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of 
Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, Kansas 67735. For 
information and online condolences visit www.batemanfuneral.com

Dale Ward Bateman

Michael “Mike” Dean Simon, 71, passed away on March 17, 2022, at Hays 
Medical Center in Hays, Kansas, surrounded by his life long best friends 
and loved ones. He was born on December 27, 1950, to James and Lola 
(Nichols) Simon in Wichita, Kansas. Mike was united in marriage to 
Marilyn (Ostrom) Simon on April 16, 1982, in Hays, Kansas. The couple 
was blessed with one son, Chad.
 Mike grew up in Rooks County, Kansas, and graduated from Palco High 
School in 1969. He went to work for Schult Manufacturing for a short 
stent before going to work as a station manager for Coffeyville 
Resources which was formally Farmland Resources, for 37 years before his
 retirement. He was a proud member of the NRA, Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church, and St. Anne’s Catholic Church.
 Mike was very handy and could build, forge, or weld anything he 
could look at a picture of. Mike moved into a late 1800’s schoolhouse 
and turned it into the home he would raise his family and build over 60 
years of memories. He lived in that home up until his earthly departure.
 Mike was a man that was known by many and loved by all. You could 
guarantee he would greet you with his well-known belly laugh and a 
rather rough back-pat. There wasn’t a whole lot more that could make 
Mike happier than when he and his best friends would get together for a 
cold beer, story time, and maybe even trouble; or time at the lake when 
he was camping with Chad and Aimee, fishing with his faithful dog, 
Milley; or when Aimee’s girlfriends would come over for pool parties.
 We find comfort that Mike was a man of God and of great love. He 
lived by example that each day is a blessing, and we need to find joy in
 every moment we get with the ones we love. We will see our father, 
brother, friend, and follower of Christ again, and with his famous 
greeting - a belly laugh and a good, rough, back-pat.
 Mike is survived by his mother, Lola Simon of Plainville, KS; son, 
Chad Simon (Aimee Gardanier) of Plainville, KS; sister, Jolene (Rod) 
McElroy of Ohio, Stanley (Maria) Simon of Plainville, KS; mother-in-law,
 Charlotte Ostrom; and a grand-pup, Piper Jo.
 He is preceded in death by his father, James Simon; wife, Marilyn Simon; and father-in-law, Delbert Ostrom.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 25, 2022, 
at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville, KS at 10:30AM. 
Visitation will be on Thursday from 2PM until 8PM with a Vigil Service 
and Rosary at 7PM at the funeral home. Family will be receiving friends 
from 6PM until 8Pm.
 Memorials are suggested to Hays Hospice or Friends of Webster State 
Park and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 
2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Michael “Mike” Dean Simon, 71, passed away on March 17, 2022, at Hays 
Medical Center in Hays, Kansas, surrounded by his life long best friends 
and loved ones. He was born on December 27, 1950, to James and Lola 
(Nichols) Simon in Wichita, Kansas. Mike was united in marriage to 
Marilyn (Ostrom) Simon on April 16, 1982, in Hays, Kansas. The couple 
was blessed with one son, Chad.
 Mike grew up in Rooks County, Kansas, and graduated from Palco High 
School in 1969. He went to work for Schult Manufacturing for a short 
stent before going to work as a station manager for Coffeyville 
Resources which was formally Farmland Resources, for 37 years before his
 retirement. He was a proud member of the NRA, Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church, and St. Anne’s Catholic Church.
 Mike was very handy and could build, forge, or weld anything he 
could look at a picture of. Mike moved into a late 1800’s schoolhouse 
and turned it into the home he would raise his family and build over 60 
years of memories. He lived in that home up until his earthly departure.
 Mike was a man that was known by many and loved by all. You could 
guarantee he would greet you with his well-known belly laugh and a 
rather rough back-pat. There wasn’t a whole lot more that could make 
Mike happier than when he and his best friends would get together for a 
cold beer, story time, and maybe even trouble; or time at the lake when 
he was camping with Chad and Aimee, fishing with his faithful dog, 
Milley; or when Aimee’s girlfriends would come over for pool parties.
 We find comfort that Mike was a man of God and of great love. He 
lived by example that each day is a blessing, and we need to find joy in
 every moment we get with the ones we love. We will see our father, 
brother, friend, and follower of Christ again, and with his famous 
greeting - a belly laugh and a good, rough, back-pat.
 Mike is survived by his mother, Lola Simon of Plainville, KS; son, 
Chad Simon (Aimee Gardanier) of Plainville, KS; sister, Jolene (Rod) 
McElroy of Ohio, Stanley (Maria) Simon of Plainville, KS; mother-in-law,
 Charlotte Ostrom; and a grand-pup, Piper Jo.
 He is preceded in death by his father, James Simon; wife, Marilyn Simon; and father-in-law, Delbert Ostrom.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 25, 2022, 
at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville, KS at 10:30AM. 
Visitation will be on Thursday from 2PM until 8PM with a Vigil Service 
and Rosary at 7PM at the funeral home. Family will be receiving friends 
from 6PM until 8Pm.
 Memorials are suggested to Hays Hospice or Friends of Webster State 
Park and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 
2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.&nbsp;

Michael 'Mike' Dean Simon

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.&nbsp;

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

March 20, 1928 ~ March 18, 2022An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Donald-Jones">HERE</a> for service details.

Donald Lee Jones

Frederick J. Cashman, 67, of Downs, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022. 

Arrangements are pending with Schoen Funeral Home.

Frederick J. Cashman, 67, of Downs, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022. Arrangements are pending with Schoen Funeral Home.

Frederick J. Cashman

Kathryn Kay Wulf, age 70, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022. 

 Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, KS.

Kathryn Kay Wulf, age 70, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, KS.

Kathryn Kay Wulf

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

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Frances Mae (Schuler) Pfannenstiel, age 89, of Hays, Kansas, died Friday, March 18, 2022, at Via Christi Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.

She was born on August 8, 1932, in Ness City, Kansas, to Otto&nbsp;and Clara (Werner) Schuler. &nbsp;She married Earl R. Pfannenstiel on June 16, 1953, at Ness City, Kansas. &nbsp;He preceded her in death on May 1, 2000.

She worked at the Hays V.F.W. lounge for a number of years and also was the assistant manager at&nbsp;Claire’s&nbsp;at&nbsp;The Mall. &nbsp;Frances grew up in Ness City, and was a 1950 graduate of Ness City High School. &nbsp;She was a member of the Hays Daughters of Isabella,&nbsp;the Hays V.F.W. Auxiliary,&nbsp;and after retirement&nbsp;she volunteered at the Community Assistance Center in Hays. &nbsp;She was known for her famous rival soup, blackberry kuchen, and enjoyed bowling, playing cards,&nbsp;bingo, and sewing.

Survivors include her children, Paula Grubbs and husband, David, Laurinburg, NC; Randy Pfannenstiel and wife, Mary, Wichita, KS; Kurt Pfannenstiel, Wichita, KS; Lori Schmidtberger and husband,&nbsp;Brad, Victoria, KS;&nbsp;her grandchildren, Jill Grubbs; Kelly Nelson and Ty; Morgan Grubbs; Audra Pfannenstiel; Paige Pfannenstiel; Wyatt Pfannenstiel; Erica Dinges and Eric; Trisha Wanuku&nbsp;and Samuel;&nbsp;Joshua&nbsp;Schmidtberger and Justice Roberds; and her&nbsp;six great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her daughter, Christine Pfannenstiel; her brothers, Orie Schuler; Joe Schuler;&nbsp;Verlin Schuler; Bernard Schuler;&nbsp;her sisters, Rita Boehm; Katie Dome; and Dorothy&nbsp;Schuler.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, 2901 East 13th&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas&nbsp;with Father Damian Richards officiation. &nbsp;Burial in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.

A&nbsp;Hays V.F.W. Auxiliary Memorial Service with a&nbsp;Daughter of Isabella rosary,&nbsp;and Vigil Service will be at 6:30 P.M. Monday, at Cline’s-Keithley of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, at Cline’s-Keithley&nbsp;Mortuary&nbsp;of Hays, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church.

The family suggests memorials&nbsp;made payable&nbsp;to:&nbsp;the Community Assistance&nbsp;Center in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Frances Mae (Schuler) Pfannenstiel, age 89, of Hays, Kansas, died Friday, March 18, 2022, at Via Christi Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.She was born on August 8, 1932, in Ness City, Kansas, to Otto&nbsp;and Clara (Werner) Schuler. &nbsp;She married Earl R. Pfannenstiel on June 16, 1953, at Ness City, Kansas. &nbsp;He preceded her in death on May 1, 2000.She worked at the Hays V.F.W. lounge for a number of years and also was the assistant manager at&nbsp;Claire’s&nbsp;at&nbsp;The Mall. &nbsp;Frances grew up in Ness City, and was a 1950 graduate of Ness City High School. &nbsp;She was a member of the Hays Daughters of Isabella,&nbsp;the Hays V.F.W. Auxiliary,&nbsp;and after retirement&nbsp;she volunteered at the Community Assistance Center in Hays. &nbsp;She was known for her famous rival soup, blackberry kuchen, and enjoyed bowling, playing cards,&nbsp;bingo, and sewing.Survivors include her children, Paula Grubbs and husband, David, Laurinburg, NC; Randy Pfannenstiel and wife, Mary, Wichita, KS; Kurt Pfannenstiel, Wichita, KS; Lori Schmidtberger and husband,&nbsp;Brad, Victoria, KS;&nbsp;her grandchildren, Jill Grubbs; Kelly Nelson and Ty; Morgan Grubbs; Audra Pfannenstiel; Paige Pfannenstiel; Wyatt Pfannenstiel; Erica Dinges and Eric; Trisha Wanuku&nbsp;and Samuel;&nbsp;Joshua&nbsp;Schmidtberger and Justice Roberds; and her&nbsp;six great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her daughter, Christine Pfannenstiel; her brothers, Orie Schuler; Joe Schuler;&nbsp;Verlin Schuler; Bernard Schuler;&nbsp;her sisters, Rita Boehm; Katie Dome; and Dorothy&nbsp;Schuler.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, 2901 East 13th&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas&nbsp;with Father Damian Richards officiation. &nbsp;Burial in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.A&nbsp;Hays V.F.W. Auxiliary Memorial Service with a&nbsp;Daughter of Isabella rosary,&nbsp;and Vigil Service will be at 6:30 P.M. Monday, at Cline’s-Keithley of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, at Cline’s-Keithley&nbsp;Mortuary&nbsp;of Hays, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church.The family suggests memorials&nbsp;made payable&nbsp;to:&nbsp;the Community Assistance&nbsp;Center in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left by guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Frances Mae (Schuler) Pfannenstiel

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

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

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

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

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 26, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 13 and Ash, Hays, Kansas with Father Richard Daise officiating. &nbsp;The &nbsp;inurnment&nbsp;will be in&nbsp;St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Saturday, at the church.

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

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

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 </figure>Michael “Todd” Alexander, age 57, of Hays, Kansas died Monday, February 14, 2022, at his home. &nbsp;He was born December 4, 1964, at Shawnee Mission, Kansas to Dale Franklin Alexander and Mary Michele (Leary). &nbsp;He married Mendi (Lattin) Anschutz and they later separated.He owned and operated Home Health Care Services of Western Kansas for 25 years. &nbsp;He grew up in Denver, and was a 1983 graduate John F. Kennedy High School. During high school he was active in &nbsp;track and football. &nbsp;He was graduate of the University of Northern Colorado at Greeley with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. &nbsp;He attended St. Joseph Catholic Church, enjoyed motor cycles, dirt bikes, fast cars, jet skis and going to the lake. &nbsp;Survivors include his children, Monica Alexander, North Glenn, CO; Shelby Lynn Alexander, Hays, KS; Easton Alexander, Hays, KS; his grandchildren, Julies Alexander, Ayla Alexander, Domonic Alexander; his father, Dale F. Alexander and wife, Joyce, Aurora, CO; his mother, Mary Michele Alexander, Hays, KS; his brother, Toby D. Alexander and wife, Karen, Hays, KS; his sister&nbsp;Milissa&nbsp;Alexander, Hays, KS; his nephew, Jacob Alexander, Hays, KS; his children’s mother, Mendi Anschutz and husband, Michael, Hays, KS.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl and Agnes Alexander; Robert and&nbsp;Alyce&nbsp;Leary.A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 26, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 13 and Ash, Hays, Kansas with Father Richard Daise officiating. &nbsp;The &nbsp;inurnment&nbsp;will be in&nbsp;St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Saturday, at the church.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials payable to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of&nbsp;care of&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Michael 'Todd' Alexander

Cleopha K. “Cleo” Klein, age 93, of Hays, Kansas, died Sunday, January 9, 2022,&nbsp;at Via Christi&nbsp;Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.

She was born February 25, 1928, at Pfeifer, Kansas, to Casper and Anna Margaret (Urban) Degenhardt. &nbsp;She married Victor Klein on August 26, 1947 at Pfeifer, Kansas, and they&nbsp;later separated.

She worked in retail sales all of her life, and&nbsp;worked&nbsp;11 years at Kline’s Department Store&nbsp;-&nbsp;McDonald Department Store&nbsp;on The Mall at Hays. &nbsp;In her&nbsp;prior years Cleo worked at MoDoDay Clothing Store in downtown Hays,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tempo’s&nbsp;Department Store.

Cleo grew up and attended&nbsp;school in Pfeifer, Kansas, and she was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas.

Survivors include her daughters, Sherry Bieker and husband, Ron, Dallas, TX;&nbsp;Bonnie Trilck and husband, Ron, Hays, KS; Susan Trembley and husband, John,&nbsp;Hays, KS; her brother, Ken Degenhardt and wife, Jill, Wichita, KS; her sister, Sylvia Kruse and husband, Dave, Hoxie, KS; seven grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren.

Cleo was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Vernon Degenhardt and an infant brother, Larry Degenhardt;&nbsp;her sisters, Viola “Effie” Fiffe, and Ruby Antrim.

A Celebration of Life&nbsp;Memorial Service will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday,&nbsp;March 26, 2022, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays,&nbsp;1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601, with Father Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp;Inurnment&nbsp;will be&nbsp;at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Saturday, at the mortuary.

The family suggests memorials to Holy Cross Charities, Inc.&nbsp;made payable to the organization&nbsp;in care&nbsp;the mortuary.

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 </figure>Cleopha K. “Cleo” Klein, age 93, of Hays, Kansas, died Sunday, January 9, 2022,&nbsp;at Via Christi&nbsp;Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.She was born February 25, 1928, at Pfeifer, Kansas, to Casper and Anna Margaret (Urban) Degenhardt. &nbsp;She married Victor Klein on August 26, 1947 at Pfeifer, Kansas, and they&nbsp;later separated.She worked in retail sales all of her life, and&nbsp;worked&nbsp;11 years at Kline’s Department Store&nbsp;-&nbsp;McDonald Department Store&nbsp;on The Mall at Hays. &nbsp;In her&nbsp;prior years Cleo worked at MoDoDay Clothing Store in downtown Hays,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tempo’s&nbsp;Department Store.Cleo grew up and attended&nbsp;school in Pfeifer, Kansas, and she was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas.Survivors include her daughters, Sherry Bieker and husband, Ron, Dallas, TX;&nbsp;Bonnie Trilck and husband, Ron, Hays, KS; Susan Trembley and husband, John,&nbsp;Hays, KS; her brother, Ken Degenhardt and wife, Jill, Wichita, KS; her sister, Sylvia Kruse and husband, Dave, Hoxie, KS; seven grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren.Cleo was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Vernon Degenhardt and an infant brother, Larry Degenhardt;&nbsp;her sisters, Viola “Effie” Fiffe, and Ruby Antrim.A Celebration of Life&nbsp;Memorial Service will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday,&nbsp;March 26, 2022, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays,&nbsp;1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601, with Father Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp;Inurnment&nbsp;will be&nbsp;at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Saturday, at the mortuary.The family suggests memorials to Holy Cross Charities, Inc.&nbsp;made payable to the organization&nbsp;in care&nbsp;the mortuary.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Cleopha K. 'Cleo' Klein

Paul R. Bargman, 88, passed away, Friday, March 18, 2022, at Smith Center Health and Rehab, Smith Center, KS. 
 Paul was born May 30, 1933, in Gaylord, KS, the son of Rudolph and 
Gertrude Ola (Motter) Bargman.&nbsp; On May 10, 1958, he married Carolyn Jean
 Hill at the Harlan Church, Harlan, KS. &nbsp;&nbsp;Paul was also a United States 
Army veteran serving two years from 1952-1953. He was 
preceded in death by his parents, wife Carolyn on February 29, 2020, two
 brothers, Frederick and Vernon Bargman and a sister, Helen Hillman. 
 Paul is survived by five daughters, Terri (Richard) Leone of Concord, 
NC, Paula (Ronald) Hayes, Darla Pfortmiller all of Smith Center, KS, 
Darcy (Mel) Shaffer of Agra, Teana Lowden of Smith Center, KS; two sons,
 Paul Bargman Jr. and Dane Bargman both of Smith Center, KS; twelve 
grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp; A 
celebration of Paul's life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 25, 
2022, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, 
with Pastor Lance McDowell officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on 
Thursday, March 24, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with family 
present to greet friends and family from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and 
Friday, March 25, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral
 chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take place in Gaylord Cemetery, Gaylord, KS.&nbsp; 
Memorials may be given to Paul R. Bargman Memorial Fund and can be sent 
in care of the funeral chapel.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Paul R. Bargman, 88, passed away, Friday, March 18, 2022, at Smith Center Health and Rehab, Smith Center, KS. 
 Paul was born May 30, 1933, in Gaylord, KS, the son of Rudolph and 
Gertrude Ola (Motter) Bargman.&nbsp; On May 10, 1958, he married Carolyn Jean
 Hill at the Harlan Church, Harlan, KS. &nbsp;&nbsp;Paul was also a United States 
Army veteran serving two years from 1952-1953. He was 
preceded in death by his parents, wife Carolyn on February 29, 2020, two
 brothers, Frederick and Vernon Bargman and a sister, Helen Hillman. 
 Paul is survived by five daughters, Terri (Richard) Leone of Concord, 
NC, Paula (Ronald) Hayes, Darla Pfortmiller all of Smith Center, KS, 
Darcy (Mel) Shaffer of Agra, Teana Lowden of Smith Center, KS; two sons,
 Paul Bargman Jr. and Dane Bargman both of Smith Center, KS; twelve 
grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp; A 
celebration of Paul's life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 25, 
2022, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, 
with Pastor Lance McDowell officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on 
Thursday, March 24, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with family 
present to greet friends and family from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and 
Friday, March 25, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral
 chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take place in Gaylord Cemetery, Gaylord, KS.&nbsp; 
Memorials may be given to Paul R. Bargman Memorial Fund and can be sent 
in care of the funeral chapel.&nbsp;

Paul R. Bargman

Evangeline R. “Angy” Parker, 75, passed away March 18, 2022, at her home, Larned.

She was born November 23, 1946, in Larned, the daughter of Adolph and 
Eva Boese Hiebert.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident; she worked at Alco.

She was of the Christian faith and attended church services 
regularly.&nbsp; She enjoyed gardening, taking walks around town and visiting
 with friends.

Survivors include; a brother, David (Karen) Hiebert, Broken Arrow, 
Oklahoma; two nephews, Jared (Lisa) Hiebert, El Paso, Texas and Jacob 
(Ashlee) Hiebert, Bauxite, Arkansas; a niece, Megan Sparks, Broken 
Arrow, Oklahoma and many cousins.

She was preceded in death by; her parents.

A private family graveside service will be held in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.

Memorials may be given to the Larned Civic Pride-Community Garden, in
 care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal 
condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Evangeline R. “Angy” Parker, 75, passed away March 18, 2022, at her home, Larned.She was born November 23, 1946, in Larned, the daughter of Adolph and 
Eva Boese Hiebert.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident; she worked at Alco.She was of the Christian faith and attended church services 
regularly.&nbsp; She enjoyed gardening, taking walks around town and visiting
 with friends.Survivors include; a brother, David (Karen) Hiebert, Broken Arrow, 
Oklahoma; two nephews, Jared (Lisa) Hiebert, El Paso, Texas and Jacob 
(Ashlee) Hiebert, Bauxite, Arkansas; a niece, Megan Sparks, Broken 
Arrow, Oklahoma and many cousins.She was preceded in death by; her parents.A private family graveside service will be held in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.Memorials may be given to the Larned Civic Pride-Community Garden, in
 care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal 
condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Evangeline R. 'Angy' Parker

December 27, 1950
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 March 17, 2022

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Michael-Mike-Dean-Simon?obId=24327446#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 March 17, 2022An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Michael-Mike-Dean-Simon?obId=24327446#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Paul R. Bargman, 88, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022, at Smith Center Health and Rehab, Smith Center, Kansas. Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Paul R. Bargman, 88, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022, at Smith Center Health and Rehab, Smith Center, Kansas. Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Hether Rene Devine, 42, passed away March 16, 2022, at the University
 of Kansas Health System – Great Bend. She was born to Norman Bentley 
and Charlotte Hess on July 5, 1979, in Pampa, Texas. She married Thomas 
Lee Devine on May 31, 2008, in Great Bend.

A longtime Barton County resident, Hether received her Master's 
Degree in Early Childhood Education. She was passionate about educating 
students. She most recently taught at Ellinwood Grade School and 
previously had taught at Riley Elementary in Great Bend and Liberal 
Grade School. Hether attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in 
Seward and St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend. She liked to 
swim, exercise and was an avid reader. Hether especially loved going on 
ag tours with Lee and spending time with her children.

Survivors include, her husband, Lee Devine and her children, Thomas 
"Ted" Edwin and Ella Marie of the home; her birth father, Norman Bentley
 of Brady, Tex.; her loving father, Leroy "Tex" Gross of Beaver, Okla.; a
 sister, Toni Robertson and husband Bryan of Ohio; father in law, George
 Devine and brother in law, Christopher Devine both of Great Bend. She 
was preceded in death by her mother, Charlie Gross; her brother, Randy 
Bentley; and her mother in law, Carolyn Devine.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 
22, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home, with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 23. 2022, 
at St. Francis Xavier Church in Seward. Interment will be in St. Francis
 Xavier Cemetery. 

Memorials have been designated to the Devine 
Children's Education Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 of Kansas Health System – Great Bend. She was born to Norman Bentley 
and Charlotte Hess on July 5, 1979, in Pampa, Texas. She married Thomas 
Lee Devine on May 31, 2008, in Great Bend.A longtime Barton County resident, Hether received her Master's 
Degree in Early Childhood Education. She was passionate about educating 
students. She most recently taught at Ellinwood Grade School and 
previously had taught at Riley Elementary in Great Bend and Liberal 
Grade School. Hether attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in 
Seward and St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend. She liked to 
swim, exercise and was an avid reader. Hether especially loved going on 
ag tours with Lee and spending time with her children.Survivors include, her husband, Lee Devine and her children, Thomas 
"Ted" Edwin and Ella Marie of the home; her birth father, Norman Bentley
 of Brady, Tex.; her loving father, Leroy "Tex" Gross of Beaver, Okla.; a
 sister, Toni Robertson and husband Bryan of Ohio; father in law, George
 Devine and brother in law, Christopher Devine both of Great Bend. She 
was preceded in death by her mother, Charlie Gross; her brother, Randy 
Bentley; and her mother in law, Carolyn Devine.Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 
22, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home, with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 23. 2022, 
at St. Francis Xavier Church in Seward. Interment will be in St. Francis
 Xavier Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the Devine 
Children's Education Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Hether Rene Devine

Merlin “Merle” A. Kruse, resident of Sheridan, Wyoming, passed away on 
March 9, 2022, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital at the age of 82. 
 Merle was born May 10, 1939, in Selden, Kansas, on the family farm. 
He attended School in Leoville, Kansas, graduating in 1957. He enlisted 
in the U.S. Army in 1960 and was honorably discharged in 1962. Upon 
return from the Army, he attended Fort Hays State University in Hays, 
Kansas, graduating with a degree in Industrial Arts. Merle briefly 
taught High School Shop classes until he started his career as an 
Insurance Adjuster with Crawford and Company where he worked until 
retirement.

Over the years, he was active with the Sheridan Rotary Club,
 Flying Cowboys RC Club, Sheridan Dartball Association and served on the
 Sheridan Golf Commission. In retirement, he enjoyed woodworking, 
visiting the farm, hunting, fishing, and flying RC airplanes. 
 He was preceded in death by his father Lawrence Kruse, mother 
Josephine Kruse and older brother Robert Kruse. He is survived by his 
wife, Gay Kruse, daughters Carrie Pierson (Phil), Cheri Kruse and son 
Terry Kruse (Serene) as well as 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. 
 Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a
 later date on the family farm in Selden, Kansas. Online condolences 
may be made to www.sheridanfuneral.com. Arrangements are under the care
 of Sheridan Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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March 9, 2022, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital at the age of 82. 
 Merle was born May 10, 1939, in Selden, Kansas, on the family farm. 
He attended School in Leoville, Kansas, graduating in 1957. He enlisted 
in the U.S. Army in 1960 and was honorably discharged in 1962. Upon 
return from the Army, he attended Fort Hays State University in Hays, 
Kansas, graduating with a degree in Industrial Arts. Merle briefly 
taught High School Shop classes until he started his career as an 
Insurance Adjuster with Crawford and Company where he worked until 
retirement. Over the years, he was active with the Sheridan Rotary Club,
 Flying Cowboys RC Club, Sheridan Dartball Association and served on the
 Sheridan Golf Commission. In retirement, he enjoyed woodworking, 
visiting the farm, hunting, fishing, and flying RC airplanes. 
 He was preceded in death by his father Lawrence Kruse, mother 
Josephine Kruse and older brother Robert Kruse. He is survived by his 
wife, Gay Kruse, daughters Carrie Pierson (Phil), Cheri Kruse and son 
Terry Kruse (Serene) as well as 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. 
 Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a
 later date on the family farm in Selden, Kansas. Online condolences 
may be made to www.sheridanfuneral.com. Arrangements are under the care
 of Sheridan Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Merlin 'Merle' A. Kruse

William J. “Bill” Losey, 82, Hays, died Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at HaysMed.

He was born&nbsp;on&nbsp;November 27, 1939, in Anderson, Indiana, the son of William&nbsp;Houtz&nbsp;“Bill” and Thelma Lucille (Rawlings) Losey.&nbsp; The family moved to Gove County, Kansas after the death of his father in 1947, and he was adopted by his uncle James Peter Losey.&nbsp; In 1957, Bill graduated from Gove Rural High School then attended Fort Hays State University and lived the rest of his life in the Hays area.&nbsp; He married G. Marlene Swink of Satanta on December 20, 1959, in Hays.&nbsp; She died June 5, 1960. &nbsp;He married Betsy Ruth&nbsp;Ellsaesser&nbsp;of Hugoton on August 13, 1961, in Hays.

Bill transported Grade A milk for Associated Milk Producers for 32 years and later on started a tree service, B&amp;B Tree and Stump Removal.&nbsp; For many years, he was active in Boy Scouts of America, achieving Wood Badge Rank, Order of the Arrow, Wheatland District Award of Merit, and Coronado Council Silver Beaver.&nbsp; He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hays, serving on several committees.&nbsp; After his retirement, Bill worked as a volunteer in the NOMADS Service Organization providing support for nonprofit agencies.&nbsp; He and his wife Betsy took many trips in their RV and served as National Park Campground Hosts. This was his favorite volunteer job and allowed them to work in several national parks.

Survivors include his wife Betsy of Hays, three children: William “Bill” and Joyce Losey of Hugoton, James “Jim” and Sandy Losey of Hays, and Rebecca&nbsp;Haury&nbsp;of Augusta, six grandchildren, Jennifer Whitmer (John), Amy Garza (Chris), Catherine Losey, Michael Losey (Amanda), Elizabeth&nbsp;Haury, and Steven&nbsp;Haury, six great-grandchildren, Jason, Jade, Jacob and Jana Whitmer and Greyson and Mojo Garza, a sister: Wilma Peterson (Lloyd) of Overland Park KS, a brother: Bob Losey (Jeanita) of Grinnell, and a brother-in-law: Bruce Jones of Manhattan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife: G. Marlene, and a sister: Sue Jones.

A Private Funeral Service will be at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Delbert Stanton officiating.&nbsp; 

Memorials can be made payable to the Methodist Church Camp Lakeside Endowment Fund, Scott City, in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Bill may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;

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 </figure>William J. “Bill” Losey, 82, Hays, died Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at HaysMed.He was born&nbsp;on&nbsp;November 27, 1939, in Anderson, Indiana, the son of William&nbsp;Houtz&nbsp;“Bill” and Thelma Lucille (Rawlings) Losey.&nbsp; The family moved to Gove County, Kansas after the death of his father in 1947, and he was adopted by his uncle James Peter Losey.&nbsp; In 1957, Bill graduated from Gove Rural High School then attended Fort Hays State University and lived the rest of his life in the Hays area.&nbsp; He married G. Marlene Swink of Satanta on December 20, 1959, in Hays.&nbsp; She died June 5, 1960. &nbsp;He married Betsy Ruth&nbsp;Ellsaesser&nbsp;of Hugoton on August 13, 1961, in Hays.Bill transported Grade A milk for Associated Milk Producers for 32 years and later on started a tree service, B&amp;B Tree and Stump Removal.&nbsp; For many years, he was active in Boy Scouts of America, achieving Wood Badge Rank, Order of the Arrow, Wheatland District Award of Merit, and Coronado Council Silver Beaver.&nbsp; He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hays, serving on several committees.&nbsp; After his retirement, Bill worked as a volunteer in the NOMADS Service Organization providing support for nonprofit agencies.&nbsp; He and his wife Betsy took many trips in their RV and served as National Park Campground Hosts. This was his favorite volunteer job and allowed them to work in several national parks.Survivors include his wife Betsy of Hays, three children: William “Bill” and Joyce Losey of Hugoton, James “Jim” and Sandy Losey of Hays, and Rebecca&nbsp;Haury&nbsp;of Augusta, six grandchildren, Jennifer Whitmer (John), Amy Garza (Chris), Catherine Losey, Michael Losey (Amanda), Elizabeth&nbsp;Haury, and Steven&nbsp;Haury, six great-grandchildren, Jason, Jade, Jacob and Jana Whitmer and Greyson and Mojo Garza, a sister: Wilma Peterson (Lloyd) of Overland Park KS, a brother: Bob Losey (Jeanita) of Grinnell, and a brother-in-law: Bruce Jones of Manhattan.He was preceded in death by his parents, wife: G. Marlene, and a sister: Sue Jones.A Private Funeral Service will be at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Delbert Stanton officiating.&nbsp; Memorials can be made payable to the Methodist Church Camp Lakeside Endowment Fund, Scott City, in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Bill may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;

William J. 'Bill' Losey

April 7, 1930
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 March 17, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

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 March 17, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Francis Verdell Jones

Antonio Saldaña Hernandez, 62, died Monday March 14, 2022, at Hays Medical
 Center in Hays, Kansas. He was born January 17, 1960, in Cuidad Manuel 
Doblado, Guanajuato, Mexico. 
Survivors include wife- Juanita Irene Gaytan, Children - Lilia (Chris) 
Rainey, Raquel (Jeffrey) Perez, Lucia Saldana (Lorenzo Hernandez), 
Rolando Saldana, George Gaytan, Other close family, Saphire (Mike) Mata 
and Topazio Gaytan, Grandchildren- Brystol, Layla, Naiyah, Rexton, 
Troian, Everleigh, McCoy, Baby Hernandez, and numerous other extended 
family members. 
He is preceded in death by his mother - Luciana Hernandez, Father- Pablo Saldana, and Grandchild- Ezlynn Gaytan. 
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday March 21, 2022, at
 Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City. Funeral Service will be held at 
10:00 am and beginning with a rosary at 9:30 am on Tuesday, March 22, 
2022,&nbsp; at Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City with Fr. Jacob Schneider 
officiating.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Antonio Saldana
 Hernandez Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences 
may be posted by visiting www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.

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 </figure>Antonio Saldaña Hernandez, 62, died Monday March 14, 2022, at Hays Medical
 Center in Hays, Kansas. He was born January 17, 1960, in Cuidad Manuel 
Doblado, Guanajuato, Mexico. 
Survivors include wife- Juanita Irene Gaytan, Children - Lilia (Chris) 
Rainey, Raquel (Jeffrey) Perez, Lucia Saldana (Lorenzo Hernandez), 
Rolando Saldana, George Gaytan, Other close family, Saphire (Mike) Mata 
and Topazio Gaytan, Grandchildren- Brystol, Layla, Naiyah, Rexton, 
Troian, Everleigh, McCoy, Baby Hernandez, and numerous other extended 
family members. 
He is preceded in death by his mother - Luciana Hernandez, Father- Pablo Saldana, and Grandchild- Ezlynn Gaytan. 
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday March 21, 2022, at
 Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City. Funeral Service will be held at 
10:00 am and beginning with a rosary at 9:30 am on Tuesday, March 22, 
2022,&nbsp; at Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City with Fr. Jacob Schneider 
officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Antonio Saldana
 Hernandez Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences 
may be posted by visiting www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.

Antonio Saldaña Hernandez

Allaire Homburg, age 77, of Stockton, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Sheridan County Health Complex, Hoxie, Kansas. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Allaire Homburg

Allen L. Miller, age 74, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

Allen L. Miller, age 74, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

Allen L. Miller

Ann Marie Avila, 33, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022. Funeral 
services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Temple
 Baptist Church with interment in Highland Cemetery to follow.
 Ann was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She was an established 
Registered Nurse in the Hattiesburg area and had served with various 
medical establishments. But most importantly, she relished in being a 
devoted wife and mother. She had a beautiful heart and was a shining 
example of how to help and love others. She enjoyed cooking, being 
outdoors. She loved animals, especially her dog Polly. She is preceded 
in death by grandfather, Charles Unrein; father-in-law, Armando Avila 
Panchame; and grandfather-in-law, John W. Murray; great-grandparents, 
Don and Marjorie Schmitt.
 She is survived by her husband, Aaron Avila of Hattiesburg; a son, 
Asher Armando Avila; a daughter, Emery June Avila, both of Hattiesburg; 
her mother, Helen Unrein Pianalto of Denver, CO; father, Carmen (Debbie)
 Schmitt of Great Bend, KS; grandmothers, Mary Unrein of Hays, KS, June 
Giles Murray of Summerland, MS; a brother, Matthew Schmitt of Pittsburg,
 PA; five sisters, Barb (Tyler) Lindvall of Denver, CO, Jill (Patrick) 
Sparks of Denver, CO, Sue (Brett) Cooper of Great Bend, KS, Claire 
Schmitt of Denver, CO, Katherine (Devin) Ramsey of Great Bend, KS; 
mother and father-in-law, Donna M. and Sonny Nail of Laurel, MS; 
brother-in-law, Armando (Michelle) Avila of Taylorsville, MS; 
sister-in-law, Donna Avila of Laurel; aunt and uncle, Becky and Alan 
Wilcox of Colorado Springs, CO; and a number of aunts, uncles and 
cousins.
 Visitation for Ann will be at 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Temple Baptist Church.
 At the request of the family, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the charity of your choice.

<a href="http://www.moorefuneralservices.com/obituaries/Ann-Marie-Avila?obId=24315125#/celebrationWall">Moore Funeral Service</a> is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Ann Marie Avila, 33, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022. Funeral 
services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Temple
 Baptist Church with interment in Highland Cemetery to follow.
 Ann was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She was an established 
Registered Nurse in the Hattiesburg area and had served with various 
medical establishments. But most importantly, she relished in being a 
devoted wife and mother. She had a beautiful heart and was a shining 
example of how to help and love others. She enjoyed cooking, being 
outdoors. She loved animals, especially her dog Polly. She is preceded 
in death by grandfather, Charles Unrein; father-in-law, Armando Avila 
Panchame; and grandfather-in-law, John W. Murray; great-grandparents, 
Don and Marjorie Schmitt.
 She is survived by her husband, Aaron Avila of Hattiesburg; a son, 
Asher Armando Avila; a daughter, Emery June Avila, both of Hattiesburg; 
her mother, Helen Unrein Pianalto of Denver, CO; father, Carmen (Debbie)
 Schmitt of Great Bend, KS; grandmothers, Mary Unrein of Hays, KS, June 
Giles Murray of Summerland, MS; a brother, Matthew Schmitt of Pittsburg,
 PA; five sisters, Barb (Tyler) Lindvall of Denver, CO, Jill (Patrick) 
Sparks of Denver, CO, Sue (Brett) Cooper of Great Bend, KS, Claire 
Schmitt of Denver, CO, Katherine (Devin) Ramsey of Great Bend, KS; 
mother and father-in-law, Donna M. and Sonny Nail of Laurel, MS; 
brother-in-law, Armando (Michelle) Avila of Taylorsville, MS; 
sister-in-law, Donna Avila of Laurel; aunt and uncle, Becky and Alan 
Wilcox of Colorado Springs, CO; and a number of aunts, uncles and 
cousins.
 Visitation for Ann will be at 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Temple Baptist Church.
 At the request of the family, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the charity of your choice.<a href="http://www.moorefuneralservices.com/obituaries/Ann-Marie-Avila?obId=24315125#/celebrationWall">Moore Funeral Service</a> is in charge of arrangements.

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