May 17, 1929
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 March 9, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

May 17, 1929
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 March 9, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Christopher Brassfield Jr.

Fheno G. Perez, 103, passed away on March 9, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi S. Francis in Wichita.

He was born July 31, 1918, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the son of Pedro A. and Isabel Gurerro Perez.

A lifetime area resident, he was a John Deere farm equipment mechanic
 and a valued member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Larned. He loved
 woodworking, whittling, car rides, watching westerns and the rodeo.

On March 6, 1954, he married Grace L. Henderson in Larned; she preceded him in death on May 6, 2021.

Survivors include: Son, Reginald (Erika) Perez, Wichita; Daughter, 
Regina (Harold) Henderson, Wichita; Brother, Raymond (Betty) Perez, 
Larned; Two sisters, Lola Perez and Ann Perez, both of Larned; 
Sister-in-law ErmaLea (Herman) Butler, Harrison, Arkansas; and five 
grandchildren, Alyssa Henderson, Phoenix, Arizona, Kevin (Kayla) Perez, 
Wichita, Makayla Perez, Wichita, Ashly Tennant, Littleton, Colorado, and
 Nicholas Tennant, Wichita.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two brothers, 
Ernest Perez, Harry Perez, and three sisters, Mary L. Perez, Josephine 
G. Perez, and Petra Perez.

Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church, Larned, with Father Bernard Felix and Father 
James Billinger presiding. Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at
 <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
 Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 
Beckwith Mortuary with a rosary and vigil beginning at 7:00 p.m. Burial 
will be at Larned Cemetery, Larned.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Holy Savior Catholic 
Academy in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

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 </figure>Fheno G. Perez, 103, passed away on March 9, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi S. Francis in Wichita.He was born July 31, 1918, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the son of Pedro A. and Isabel Gurerro Perez.A lifetime area resident, he was a John Deere farm equipment mechanic
 and a valued member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Larned. He loved
 woodworking, whittling, car rides, watching westerns and the rodeo.On March 6, 1954, he married Grace L. Henderson in Larned; she preceded him in death on May 6, 2021.Survivors include: Son, Reginald (Erika) Perez, Wichita; Daughter, 
Regina (Harold) Henderson, Wichita; Brother, Raymond (Betty) Perez, 
Larned; Two sisters, Lola Perez and Ann Perez, both of Larned; 
Sister-in-law ErmaLea (Herman) Butler, Harrison, Arkansas; and five 
grandchildren, Alyssa Henderson, Phoenix, Arizona, Kevin (Kayla) Perez, 
Wichita, Makayla Perez, Wichita, Ashly Tennant, Littleton, Colorado, and
 Nicholas Tennant, Wichita.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two brothers, 
Ernest Perez, Harry Perez, and three sisters, Mary L. Perez, Josephine 
G. Perez, and Petra Perez.Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church, Larned, with Father Bernard Felix and Father 
James Billinger presiding. Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at
 <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
 Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 
Beckwith Mortuary with a rosary and vigil beginning at 7:00 p.m. Burial 
will be at Larned Cemetery, Larned.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Holy Savior Catholic 
Academy in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Fheno G. Perez

Ronald Dee Underwood, age 74, passed away at the Mosaic Medical Center in St. Joseph, Mo., on Sunday, March 13, 2022.

He was born January 21, 1948, in Agra, Kansas the son of Harvey and Fern (Cottrill) Underwood.

Ronald was united in marriage to Joyce Dusin on February 16, 1974, in Stuttgart, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.

Others survivors include his daughter Billie Boykin and husband Rick 
of Horton, KS; four grandchildren: Ryland, Cameron, Alli, and Bri 
Boykin; a sister Peggy Gale and husband Loren of Agra, KS; sister-in-law
 Carolyn Underwood of Bennington; nieces; and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Jerry Underwood.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2022 in 
the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Lee Bennight
 officiating.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page</a>.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Agra Cemetery, Agra, KS.

Mr. Underwood will lie in state Wednesday from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. 
and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 
Phillipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Children’s Mercy Hospital 
c/o Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, PO Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.

Ronald Dee Underwood, age 74, passed away at the Mosaic Medical Center in St. Joseph, Mo., on Sunday, March 13, 2022.He was born January 21, 1948, in Agra, Kansas the son of Harvey and Fern (Cottrill) Underwood.Ronald was united in marriage to Joyce Dusin on February 16, 1974, in Stuttgart, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.Others survivors include his daughter Billie Boykin and husband Rick 
of Horton, KS; four grandchildren: Ryland, Cameron, Alli, and Bri 
Boykin; a sister Peggy Gale and husband Loren of Agra, KS; sister-in-law
 Carolyn Underwood of Bennington; nieces; and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Jerry Underwood.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2022 in 
the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Lee Bennight
 officiating.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page</a>.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Agra Cemetery, Agra, KS.Mr. Underwood will lie in state Wednesday from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. 
and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 
Phillipsburg.Memorial contributions may be made to the Children’s Mercy Hospital 
c/o Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, PO Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.

Ronald Dee Underwood

Harold G. "Hal"&nbsp;Nagel died Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at the age of 81,&nbsp;at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kan.

Hal was born May 17, 1940, on the family farm near Natoma, Kan., to parents George Henry and Pauline (Hackerott) Nagel.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was brought up in the Lutheran Church. His childhood was spent exploring nature, getting to know the plants on the farm and stargazing on the roof of the chicken house, experiences which laid the foundation for his career in science.

After graduating from Natoma High School, he earned a bachelor's degree in biology and a master's degree in botany from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp;He received an assistantship to attend Kansas State University in Manhattan, where he earned a doctorate in entomology.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

On Jan. 28, 1967, he married Glennis Carpenter at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Goodland, Kan. &nbsp;To this union a daughter, Anne, was born.&nbsp;They later divorced.

In 1968, he joined the biology department at Kearney State College, now known as the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK).&nbsp;Hal was the first professor to receive all three of the prestigious Pratt-Heins Awards, for research/scholarship (1986), service (1990) and teaching (1994), respectively, as well as the Leland Holdt/Security Mutual Life Distinguished Faculty Award (2004), which is awarded annually to outstanding teacher-scholars.

During his tenure at UNK, he served as chair of the Department of Biology and as president of Faculty Senate.&nbsp;He also helped establish AIM Environmental Group, a research organization for UNK science faculty. He retired from UNK in 2005.

Other service activities included being a charter board member of the Prairie Plains Resource Center, an organization established to preserve Nebraska prairies.&nbsp;He also served on the Crane Meadows Nature Center Board of Directors and was the first manager of the Willa Cather Memorial Prairie for the Nature Conservancy.&nbsp;The 612-acre Cather Prairie is located just south of Cather's hometown of Red Cloud, Neb.&nbsp;Hal also served as president of Big Bend Audubon Society, which helped defeat the proposed Mid-State Reclamation Project.

Survivors include daughter,&nbsp;Anne of Lincoln, Neb.;&nbsp;sister,&nbsp;Marvel Nelson of Blacksburg,&nbsp;Va.;&nbsp;and&nbsp;numerous&nbsp;nieces and nephews.&nbsp;Great-niece,&nbsp;Patty&nbsp;(Dale)&nbsp;Eickhoff of Natoma, Kan.;&nbsp;was his caregiver in his later years.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents,&nbsp;and two sisters, Arlene Scheffer and Lorene Kreft.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, at the North Lutheran Cemetery in Natoma,&nbsp;with Pastor Michael Schmidt officiating.&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to&nbsp;payable to the organization:&nbsp;Rowe Sanctuary,&nbsp;44450 Elm Island Rd, Gibbon, Neb. 68840,&nbsp;online at&nbsp;<a href="http://act.audubon.org/">act.audubon.org</a>, or in care of the mortuary.

Services are entrusted&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

Condolences can be sent via email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or on the online guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.

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 </figure>Harold G. "Hal"&nbsp;Nagel died Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at the age of 81,&nbsp;at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kan.Hal was born May 17, 1940, on the family farm near Natoma, Kan., to parents George Henry and Pauline (Hackerott) Nagel.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was brought up in the Lutheran Church. His childhood was spent exploring nature, getting to know the plants on the farm and stargazing on the roof of the chicken house, experiences which laid the foundation for his career in science.After graduating from Natoma High School, he earned a bachelor's degree in biology and a master's degree in botany from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp;He received an assistantship to attend Kansas State University in Manhattan, where he earned a doctorate in entomology.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;On Jan. 28, 1967, he married Glennis Carpenter at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Goodland, Kan. &nbsp;To this union a daughter, Anne, was born.&nbsp;They later divorced.In 1968, he joined the biology department at Kearney State College, now known as the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK).&nbsp;Hal was the first professor to receive all three of the prestigious Pratt-Heins Awards, for research/scholarship (1986), service (1990) and teaching (1994), respectively, as well as the Leland Holdt/Security Mutual Life Distinguished Faculty Award (2004), which is awarded annually to outstanding teacher-scholars.During his tenure at UNK, he served as chair of the Department of Biology and as president of Faculty Senate.&nbsp;He also helped establish AIM Environmental Group, a research organization for UNK science faculty. He retired from UNK in 2005.Other service activities included being a charter board member of the Prairie Plains Resource Center, an organization established to preserve Nebraska prairies.&nbsp;He also served on the Crane Meadows Nature Center Board of Directors and was the first manager of the Willa Cather Memorial Prairie for the Nature Conservancy.&nbsp;The 612-acre Cather Prairie is located just south of Cather's hometown of Red Cloud, Neb.&nbsp;Hal also served as president of Big Bend Audubon Society, which helped defeat the proposed Mid-State Reclamation Project.Survivors include daughter,&nbsp;Anne of Lincoln, Neb.;&nbsp;sister,&nbsp;Marvel Nelson of Blacksburg,&nbsp;Va.;&nbsp;and&nbsp;numerous&nbsp;nieces and nephews.&nbsp;Great-niece,&nbsp;Patty&nbsp;(Dale)&nbsp;Eickhoff of Natoma, Kan.;&nbsp;was his caregiver in his later years.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents,&nbsp;and two sisters, Arlene Scheffer and Lorene Kreft.Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, at the North Lutheran Cemetery in Natoma,&nbsp;with Pastor Michael Schmidt officiating.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to&nbsp;payable to the organization:&nbsp;Rowe Sanctuary,&nbsp;44450 Elm Island Rd, Gibbon, Neb. 68840,&nbsp;online at&nbsp;<a href="http://act.audubon.org/">act.audubon.org</a>, or in care of the mortuary.Services are entrusted&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or on the online guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.

Harold G. 'Hal' Nagel

Adam Wayne Paschall, 48,&nbsp;passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022, in Colorado. &nbsp;

Adam was born&nbsp;in Kansas City,&nbsp;MO&nbsp;to the&nbsp;late Gerald Paschall and Teresa Brown. &nbsp;He was&nbsp;the oldest of ten&nbsp;growing up in Tennessee.

He was a United States Army Veteran and served from 1993-1999, and has been currently working for Schutte Farms.

He met Joy Braun&nbsp;in October of 2013 and has been residing in Goodland since. &nbsp;As Adam told many people, “He met the love of his life." In his spare time, he enjoyed&nbsp;reading, watching movies, and loved watching sports, especially during this time with March Madness. &nbsp;He was a passionate Tennessee Titans fan and he was loyal to the University of Tennessee. He could be found on weeknights and weekends watching Luke in his many activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;Many would see him at the park on walks and playing ball with his 3 loyal best friends, Tripp, Bishop and&nbsp;Jango.

He is preceded in death by his father Gerald Paschall. &nbsp;He is survived by&nbsp;his loving partner Joy, and step son&nbsp;Luke Braun, daughters Madison Thomas and son of Colorado, Marissa Thomas of Colorado, mother Teresa Brown&nbsp;and step father Todd Brown&nbsp;of Tennessee,&nbsp;brothers&nbsp;Joshua (Miko) Paschall, Daniel Paschall, Jarrad (Miranda) Paschall, Tyler Paschall, Luke (Lauren) Paschall, Judd Paschall, and Canaan Paschall, and a sister Lakota&nbsp;Paschall.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, March 18, 2022, at 11:00 AM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland with Pastor Caleb Miles officiating.

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Adam&nbsp;PaschallMemorial Fund and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

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

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

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 </figure>Adam Wayne Paschall, 48,&nbsp;passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022, in Colorado. &nbsp;Adam was born&nbsp;in Kansas City,&nbsp;MO&nbsp;to the&nbsp;late Gerald Paschall and Teresa Brown. &nbsp;He was&nbsp;the oldest of ten&nbsp;growing up in Tennessee.He was a United States Army Veteran and served from 1993-1999, and has been currently working for Schutte Farms.He met Joy Braun&nbsp;in October of 2013 and has been residing in Goodland since. &nbsp;As Adam told many people, “He met the love of his life." In his spare time, he enjoyed&nbsp;reading, watching movies, and loved watching sports, especially during this time with March Madness. &nbsp;He was a passionate Tennessee Titans fan and he was loyal to the University of Tennessee. He could be found on weeknights and weekends watching Luke in his many activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;Many would see him at the park on walks and playing ball with his 3 loyal best friends, Tripp, Bishop and&nbsp;Jango.He is preceded in death by his father Gerald Paschall. &nbsp;He is survived by&nbsp;his loving partner Joy, and step son&nbsp;Luke Braun, daughters Madison Thomas and son of Colorado, Marissa Thomas of Colorado, mother Teresa Brown&nbsp;and step father Todd Brown&nbsp;of Tennessee,&nbsp;brothers&nbsp;Joshua (Miko) Paschall, Daniel Paschall, Jarrad (Miranda) Paschall, Tyler Paschall, Luke (Lauren) Paschall, Judd Paschall, and Canaan Paschall, and a sister Lakota&nbsp;Paschall.Memorial services will be held on Friday, March 18, 2022, at 11:00 AM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland with Pastor Caleb Miles officiating.Memorial contributions may be designated to the Adam&nbsp;PaschallMemorial Fund and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences to the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.&nbsp;Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Adam Wayne Paschall

Ronald Joe Raymer, 70, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.

Ronn was born December 12, 1951, in Pratt, Kansas.&nbsp; He was the son of Harvey Milton and Peggy Ann (Bunyan) Raymer.&nbsp; He grew up in Pratt and Great Bend, Kansas, graduated from Great Bend High School and attended Barton County Community College.

Ronn was united in marriage to Sherry A. Clark on June 3, 1972, in Great Bend.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three sons; Travis, Kevin and Tanner.&nbsp; They made their home in Great Bend for a couple of years before moving to Milberger, Kansas, where an old house was brought back to life and filled with many family memories.&nbsp; After seventeen years, they moved into Russell.

Ronn worked in the oil field industry as a Pipe Tester with his father for 20 years.&nbsp; Then he worked for the City of Russell in the Electrical Department for 20 years, retiring in 2019.&nbsp; He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Great Bend.&nbsp; Ronn had a love for music and enjoyed getting together with friends for jam sessions, attending the musical sessions at the Deines Cultural Center, and playing music at the Pumpkin Patch.&nbsp; His three passions in life were his family, playing music, and collecting oil and gas memorabilia along with any oddities that grabbed his attention.

Ronn’s surviving family include his wife of 49 years, Sherry of the home; three sons, Travis Raymer (Carrie) of Milberger, Kansas, Kevin Raymer (Katie) of South Asia and Tanner Raymer of Denver, Colorado; his father, Milton Raymer of Great Bend, Kansas; brother, Terry Raymer (Jennifer) of Great Bend, Kansas; sisters, Rhonda Snyder (Mike) of Great Bend, Kansas and Cindy Smith (Eric) of Great Bend, Kansas; ten grandchildren, Zoe, Scout, Makenzie, Asher, Dax, Finn, Ethan, Eli, Aden and Noah.

Ronn was preceded in death by his beloved mother.

A Celebration of Ronn’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the First Church of the Nazarene located at 4811 Broadway, Great Bend, KS.&nbsp; A private burial of ashes will follow at a later date.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday, March 18, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.&nbsp; 

A Memorial has been established with the Deines Cultural Center and the First Church of the Nazarene (for his son and family serving those in South Asia).&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Ronald Joe Raymer, 70, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.Ronn was born December 12, 1951, in Pratt, Kansas.&nbsp; He was the son of Harvey Milton and Peggy Ann (Bunyan) Raymer.&nbsp; He grew up in Pratt and Great Bend, Kansas, graduated from Great Bend High School and attended Barton County Community College.Ronn was united in marriage to Sherry A. Clark on June 3, 1972, in Great Bend.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three sons; Travis, Kevin and Tanner.&nbsp; They made their home in Great Bend for a couple of years before moving to Milberger, Kansas, where an old house was brought back to life and filled with many family memories.&nbsp; After seventeen years, they moved into Russell.Ronn worked in the oil field industry as a Pipe Tester with his father for 20 years.&nbsp; Then he worked for the City of Russell in the Electrical Department for 20 years, retiring in 2019.&nbsp; He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Great Bend.&nbsp; Ronn had a love for music and enjoyed getting together with friends for jam sessions, attending the musical sessions at the Deines Cultural Center, and playing music at the Pumpkin Patch.&nbsp; His three passions in life were his family, playing music, and collecting oil and gas memorabilia along with any oddities that grabbed his attention.Ronn’s surviving family include his wife of 49 years, Sherry of the home; three sons, Travis Raymer (Carrie) of Milberger, Kansas, Kevin Raymer (Katie) of South Asia and Tanner Raymer of Denver, Colorado; his father, Milton Raymer of Great Bend, Kansas; brother, Terry Raymer (Jennifer) of Great Bend, Kansas; sisters, Rhonda Snyder (Mike) of Great Bend, Kansas and Cindy Smith (Eric) of Great Bend, Kansas; ten grandchildren, Zoe, Scout, Makenzie, Asher, Dax, Finn, Ethan, Eli, Aden and Noah.Ronn was preceded in death by his beloved mother.A Celebration of Ronn’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the First Church of the Nazarene located at 4811 Broadway, Great Bend, KS.&nbsp; A private burial of ashes will follow at a later date.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday, March 18, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with the Deines Cultural Center and the First Church of the Nazarene (for his son and family serving those in South Asia).&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Ronald Joe Raymer

Dannie Gene Bahm, age 75, Topeka, KS died peacefully surrounded by 
loved ones on March 12, 2022.&nbsp; He was born September 1, 1946, in Ransom,
 KS to Henry Bahm and Marie (Pinkston) Bahm.&nbsp; He grew up in Alamota, KS 
where he attended school until the age of 13 when his family moved from 
the farm to Scott City.

He graduated from SCHS in 1964 and then attended Fort Hays State 
University.&nbsp; In his teen years, he gained knowledge of working on cars 
while working at Bud’s Vickers Filling Station and became obsessed with 
GTOs while working alongside his uncle, Emil Brandenburger.

Dannie married Elissa Carol Janzen on June 6, 1970.&nbsp; To this union, 
three children were born, Doug Bahm, Darin Bahm, and Carrie (Bahm) 
Doyal.&nbsp; Dannie and Elissa moved to the farm in 1973 and soon after 
Dannie started farming for Keith Janzen, his father-in-law.&nbsp; In addition
 to farming, he enjoyed attending auctions (oh, the treasures he brought
 home and was proud of), farm sales, cattle sales, and hosting pheasant 
hunts.&nbsp; He loved raising all kinds of animals including buffalo, horses,
 cattle, chickens, turkeys, guineas, pigs, rabbits, pheasants, and 
dogs.&nbsp; He loved sharing this hobby (and responsibility) with his 
family.&nbsp; He also loved oil witching with his cousin, Ernie Kuehn, and 
would talk to anyone that would listen about oil witching.&nbsp; He even 
wanted to teach one of his nurses how to witch for oil.&nbsp; Dannie enjoyed 
spending time with family and attending (and planning extra events, 
remember Elvis) for family reunions.&nbsp; He loved to play pranks too, 
especially around Halloween (just ask the neighbors).&nbsp; He enjoyed 
singing off-tune for his grandkids at bedtime just to hear them giggle.&nbsp;
 His love of farming, which started during childhood, continued until 
retirement in 2021.

&nbsp; Survivors include wife, Elissa Bahm, children, Doug Bahm (Topeka), 
Darin and Vicky Bahm (Kansas City, MO), and Carrie and Scott Doyal 
(Topeka), grandchildren and step-grandchildren, Jordan and Kaitlyn 
Doyal, Cameron, Jenna, and Amanda Bahm, and Austin Taylor.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 18th, 2022, at 10:30 am at
 the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor Don Williams
 presiding.

Memorials&nbsp;may be made out to the Dannie&nbsp;Bahm Scholarship Fund in 
memory of Dannie for students from Scott City pursuing an agriculture 
degree in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City,
 Kansas, 67871.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Price 
&amp; Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington St.; Scott City, Kansas 
67871.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Eldean Bahm.

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 </figure>Dannie Gene Bahm, age 75, Topeka, KS died peacefully surrounded by 
loved ones on March 12, 2022.&nbsp; He was born September 1, 1946, in Ransom,
 KS to Henry Bahm and Marie (Pinkston) Bahm.&nbsp; He grew up in Alamota, KS 
where he attended school until the age of 13 when his family moved from 
the farm to Scott City.He graduated from SCHS in 1964 and then attended Fort Hays State 
University.&nbsp; In his teen years, he gained knowledge of working on cars 
while working at Bud’s Vickers Filling Station and became obsessed with 
GTOs while working alongside his uncle, Emil Brandenburger.Dannie married Elissa Carol Janzen on June 6, 1970.&nbsp; To this union, 
three children were born, Doug Bahm, Darin Bahm, and Carrie (Bahm) 
Doyal.&nbsp; Dannie and Elissa moved to the farm in 1973 and soon after 
Dannie started farming for Keith Janzen, his father-in-law.&nbsp; In addition
 to farming, he enjoyed attending auctions (oh, the treasures he brought
 home and was proud of), farm sales, cattle sales, and hosting pheasant 
hunts.&nbsp; He loved raising all kinds of animals including buffalo, horses,
 cattle, chickens, turkeys, guineas, pigs, rabbits, pheasants, and 
dogs.&nbsp; He loved sharing this hobby (and responsibility) with his 
family.&nbsp; He also loved oil witching with his cousin, Ernie Kuehn, and 
would talk to anyone that would listen about oil witching.&nbsp; He even 
wanted to teach one of his nurses how to witch for oil.&nbsp; Dannie enjoyed 
spending time with family and attending (and planning extra events, 
remember Elvis) for family reunions.&nbsp; He loved to play pranks too, 
especially around Halloween (just ask the neighbors).&nbsp; He enjoyed 
singing off-tune for his grandkids at bedtime just to hear them giggle.&nbsp;
 His love of farming, which started during childhood, continued until 
retirement in 2021.&nbsp; Survivors include wife, Elissa Bahm, children, Doug Bahm (Topeka), 
Darin and Vicky Bahm (Kansas City, MO), and Carrie and Scott Doyal 
(Topeka), grandchildren and step-grandchildren, Jordan and Kaitlyn 
Doyal, Cameron, Jenna, and Amanda Bahm, and Austin Taylor.Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 18th, 2022, at 10:30 am at
 the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor Don Williams
 presiding.Memorials&nbsp;may be made out to the Dannie&nbsp;Bahm Scholarship Fund in 
memory of Dannie for students from Scott City pursuing an agriculture 
degree in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City,
 Kansas, 67871.Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Price 
&amp; Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington St.; Scott City, Kansas 
67871.He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Eldean Bahm.

Dannie Gene Bahm

Emagene Ilene Storms, age 85, died on March 12, 2022, at the Hodgeman 
County Health Center, Jetmore, Kansas. She was born in Ness City, Kansas
 on November 14, 1936, the daughter of Harve and Elma (Tittel) Mauch.

After high school graduation, Emagene attended and graduated from a 
school of cosmetology.&nbsp; She worked as a beautician and a secretary for 
many years.&nbsp; In 1957, Emagene married Clyde Gross.&nbsp; They were later 
divorced.&nbsp; On May 7, 1973, she married Jerome Storms in Oregon.&nbsp; He died 
November 13, 2021.

Emagene is survived by her four children, Terry Gross (Ruthie Bray) 
of Hoisington, Susan Frusher (Tom) and Cindy Reinert (Mike) of Ness 
City, and Christina Cohoon (Darin) of Jetmore; two brothers, Larry Mauch
 (Lucy) of Denton, Texas and John Mauch (Lois) of Beeler; three sisters,
 Sharon Erskin (Don) of Great Bend, Ramona Meis of Ness City, and Mary 
Ann Clay of Hill City; 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.&nbsp; She
 was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Jerome Storms.

Funeral service will be on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, 10:30 a.m. at 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City.&nbsp; Viewing will be held at the funeral
 home on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and 
prior to the service on Wednesday.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Ness County Bank Building or the First Baptist Church.

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 </figure>Emagene Ilene Storms, age 85, died on March 12, 2022, at the Hodgeman 
County Health Center, Jetmore, Kansas. She was born in Ness City, Kansas
 on November 14, 1936, the daughter of Harve and Elma (Tittel) Mauch.After high school graduation, Emagene attended and graduated from a 
school of cosmetology.&nbsp; She worked as a beautician and a secretary for 
many years.&nbsp; In 1957, Emagene married Clyde Gross.&nbsp; They were later 
divorced.&nbsp; On May 7, 1973, she married Jerome Storms in Oregon.&nbsp; He died 
November 13, 2021.Emagene is survived by her four children, Terry Gross (Ruthie Bray) 
of Hoisington, Susan Frusher (Tom) and Cindy Reinert (Mike) of Ness 
City, and Christina Cohoon (Darin) of Jetmore; two brothers, Larry Mauch
 (Lucy) of Denton, Texas and John Mauch (Lois) of Beeler; three sisters,
 Sharon Erskin (Don) of Great Bend, Ramona Meis of Ness City, and Mary 
Ann Clay of Hill City; 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.&nbsp; She
 was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Jerome Storms.Funeral service will be on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, 10:30 a.m. at 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City.&nbsp; Viewing will be held at the funeral
 home on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and 
prior to the service on Wednesday.Memorial contributions may be given to the Ness County Bank Building or the First Baptist Church.

Emagene Ilene Storms

Patrick Allen Thompson was born in Holyoke, Colorado, on August 10, 
1956, to John and Berneice Thompson.&nbsp; He passed away peacefully on March 
12, 2022, at his home in Goodland, Kansas, at the age of 65.

Pat grew up on a dairy farm southwest of Holyoke and graduated from 
Holyoke High School in 1974.&nbsp; While attending school, he met the love of
 his life, Shelly Rae Smith.&nbsp; They were married on January 26, 1975.&nbsp; 
They had been married 47 years upon his passing.&nbsp;&nbsp; To this union were 
born two sons, Phillip Mathew Thompson and Aaron Paul Thompson.&nbsp; He was 
extremely proud of both his sons.

After struggling for many years, Pat found the rooms of Alcoholic 
Anonymous and began his sobriety journey on August 30, 1989. At the time
 of his passing had achieved 32 years of sobriety.&nbsp;&nbsp; Pat found many 
lifelong friendships in those rooms and was able to help many others by 
sharing his experience, strength and hope with them.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This was one of 
his greatest accomplishments in life.

Although Pat spent a good share of his life farming, in 1986, he 
enrolled in the Northwest Kansas Technical College electrical program 
and became a master electrician.&nbsp; He was skilled and very knowledgeable 
in many things.&nbsp; There was not much he couldn’t do.

Pat enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, motorcycling, 
fishing and camping. &nbsp;He got great joy out of attending Round Robins and
 AA campouts. &nbsp;He was a generous man and freely gave his time to others.

Pat was preceded in death by his parents, John and Berneice Thompson 
and a brother, John Thompson.&nbsp; He is survived by his wife of the home, 
Shelly Thompson; sons, Phillip (Christina) Thompson of Culbertson, NE 
and Aaron (Sabrina) Thompson of Goodland, KS; brother Arthur Thompson of
 Klamath Falls, OR, sister Jo (Terry) Thatcher of Goodland, KS; 
sister-in-laws Karla (Alan) Hassler of Kremmling, CO and Terri Smith of 
Sharon Springs, KS; grandchildren Kamerson Snyder, Danielle Snyder, 
Kaitlin Thompson, Ezra Thompson, Sean Thompson, Ashton Erhart and Olivia
 Erhart as well as many nieces and nephews.

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

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 </figure>Patrick Allen Thompson was born in Holyoke, Colorado, on August 10, 
1956, to John and Berneice Thompson.&nbsp; He passed away peacefully on March 
12, 2022, at his home in Goodland, Kansas, at the age of 65.Pat grew up on a dairy farm southwest of Holyoke and graduated from 
Holyoke High School in 1974.&nbsp; While attending school, he met the love of
 his life, Shelly Rae Smith.&nbsp; They were married on January 26, 1975.&nbsp; 
They had been married 47 years upon his passing.&nbsp;&nbsp; To this union were 
born two sons, Phillip Mathew Thompson and Aaron Paul Thompson.&nbsp; He was 
extremely proud of both his sons.After struggling for many years, Pat found the rooms of Alcoholic 
Anonymous and began his sobriety journey on August 30, 1989. At the time
 of his passing had achieved 32 years of sobriety.&nbsp;&nbsp; Pat found many 
lifelong friendships in those rooms and was able to help many others by 
sharing his experience, strength and hope with them.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This was one of 
his greatest accomplishments in life.Although Pat spent a good share of his life farming, in 1986, he 
enrolled in the Northwest Kansas Technical College electrical program 
and became a master electrician.&nbsp; He was skilled and very knowledgeable 
in many things.&nbsp; There was not much he couldn’t do.Pat enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, motorcycling, 
fishing and camping. &nbsp;He got great joy out of attending Round Robins and
 AA campouts. &nbsp;He was a generous man and freely gave his time to others.Pat was preceded in death by his parents, John and Berneice Thompson 
and a brother, John Thompson.&nbsp; He is survived by his wife of the home, 
Shelly Thompson; sons, Phillip (Christina) Thompson of Culbertson, NE 
and Aaron (Sabrina) Thompson of Goodland, KS; brother Arthur Thompson of
 Klamath Falls, OR, sister Jo (Terry) Thatcher of Goodland, KS; 
sister-in-laws Karla (Alan) Hassler of Kremmling, CO and Terri Smith of 
Sharon Springs, KS; grandchildren Kamerson Snyder, Danielle Snyder, 
Kaitlin Thompson, Ezra Thompson, Sean Thompson, Ashton Erhart and Olivia
 Erhart as well as many nieces and nephews.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Patrick-Thompson">HERE</a> for service details.

Patrick Allen Thompson

Esther Leanne Perrett, 74, Hays, died Saturday, March 12, 2022, at HaysMed.

She was born May 22, 1947, in Grand 
Island, Nebraska, the daughter of Harry and Helen Jane (Arthur) Morrow.&nbsp;
 She was a graduate of Westminster High School in Colorado in the class 
of 1965.&nbsp; On August 7, 1982, she was united in marriage to Harold F. 
Perrett in Westminster, and they celebrated 40 years of marriage.&nbsp; In 
1992, she graduated Cum Laude from Southeastern Louisiana University 
with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and worked as a social worker at
 Hays Medical Center.&nbsp; She attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic 
Church.&nbsp; Esther enjoyed reading, baking, movies, and never missed 
watching the Oscars every year with Harold.&nbsp; Esther was loving and kind,
 never met a stranger, put others’ needs ahead her own, and through all 
challenges possessed a positive spirit.&nbsp; All who knew Esther loved her, 
especially her family whom she loved most of all.

Survivors include her husband Harold of
 Hays, daughter: Carrie Casanova and husband Kevin of Tyler, TX, son: 
Eddie Perrett and wife Tracy of Hays, two sisters: Colleen Milner and 
husband John of Wellington, CO and Helen Miranda of Arvada, CO and five 
grandchildren: Noah, Claire, and Connor Casanova and Seth and Ben 
Perrett.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers: Patrick Davis and Harry Morrow.

A vigil service and rosary will be at 
6:30 pm on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on 
Tuesday.&nbsp; A celebration of Esther’s life will be at a later date in 
Colorado, and inurnment will be in Ponemah Cemetery, Bogalusa, Louisiana
 in the Perrett family plot.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to Catholic 
Charities or to Hospice of HaysMed.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Esther 
may be shared with her family at www.haysmemorial.com &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Esther Leanne Perrett, 74, Hays, died Saturday, March 12, 2022, at HaysMed.She was born May 22, 1947, in Grand 
Island, Nebraska, the daughter of Harry and Helen Jane (Arthur) Morrow.&nbsp;
 She was a graduate of Westminster High School in Colorado in the class 
of 1965.&nbsp; On August 7, 1982, she was united in marriage to Harold F. 
Perrett in Westminster, and they celebrated 40 years of marriage.&nbsp; In 
1992, she graduated Cum Laude from Southeastern Louisiana University 
with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and worked as a social worker at
 Hays Medical Center.&nbsp; She attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic 
Church.&nbsp; Esther enjoyed reading, baking, movies, and never missed 
watching the Oscars every year with Harold.&nbsp; Esther was loving and kind,
 never met a stranger, put others’ needs ahead her own, and through all 
challenges possessed a positive spirit.&nbsp; All who knew Esther loved her, 
especially her family whom she loved most of all.Survivors include her husband Harold of
 Hays, daughter: Carrie Casanova and husband Kevin of Tyler, TX, son: 
Eddie Perrett and wife Tracy of Hays, two sisters: Colleen Milner and 
husband John of Wellington, CO and Helen Miranda of Arvada, CO and five 
grandchildren: Noah, Claire, and Connor Casanova and Seth and Ben 
Perrett.She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers: Patrick Davis and Harry Morrow.A vigil service and rosary will be at 
6:30 pm on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on 
Tuesday.&nbsp; A celebration of Esther’s life will be at a later date in 
Colorado, and inurnment will be in Ponemah Cemetery, Bogalusa, Louisiana
 in the Perrett family plot.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Catholic 
Charities or to Hospice of HaysMed.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Esther 
may be shared with her family at www.haysmemorial.com &nbsp;&nbsp;

Esther Leanne Perrett

Elmer Wilmer Maier, 96, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, March 11, 2022, at the Wheatland Nursing Home in Russell, Kansas

Elmer was born on August 24, 1925, on the Maier family farm 11 miles 
south of Gorham, Kansas.&nbsp; He was the son of John and Lydia (Lohmann) 
Maier.&nbsp; He was baptized and confirmed at the Bender Hill Lutheran Church
 in rural Russell.&nbsp; He attended a one room school house until 8th
 grade.&nbsp; While attending one of many community dances Elmer met his 
future wife Hilda I. Funk.&nbsp; They were united in marriage on February 22,
 1948, at the Bender Hill Lutheran Church.&nbsp; This union was blessed with 3
 children Twila, Pauletta &amp; Dana.&nbsp; They made their home on the 
family farm.&nbsp; They worked side by side for many years.&nbsp; Besides farming 
Elmer also worked construction. &nbsp;He was a member of the Gorham Community
 Church in Gorham, Kansas. &nbsp;He enjoyed playing baseball and fishing but 
most of all he loved music to his dying day.

Surviving family include his daughters Twila Allen of Greensburg, 
Kansas and Pauletta Scheck of Ellinwood, Kansas and son Dana Maier and 
wife April of Salina, Kansas; brother Sidney Maier and wife Patricia of 
Minneola, Kansas and sister Elzina Scott of Russell, Kansas; 7 
grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Hilda on September 17, 
2006, brothers Walter and Marvin Maier and sisters Luella and Lucille 
Maier.

A celebration of Elmer’s life will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Wednesday,
 March 16, 2022, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery in Galatia, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Tuesday, March 15, 
2022, at the mortuary.&nbsp; 

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

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 </figure>Elmer Wilmer Maier, 96, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, March 11, 2022, at the Wheatland Nursing Home in Russell, KansasElmer was born on August 24, 1925, on the Maier family farm 11 miles 
south of Gorham, Kansas.&nbsp; He was the son of John and Lydia (Lohmann) 
Maier.&nbsp; He was baptized and confirmed at the Bender Hill Lutheran Church
 in rural Russell.&nbsp; He attended a one room school house until 8th
 grade.&nbsp; While attending one of many community dances Elmer met his 
future wife Hilda I. Funk.&nbsp; They were united in marriage on February 22,
 1948, at the Bender Hill Lutheran Church.&nbsp; This union was blessed with 3
 children Twila, Pauletta &amp; Dana.&nbsp; They made their home on the 
family farm.&nbsp; They worked side by side for many years.&nbsp; Besides farming 
Elmer also worked construction. &nbsp;He was a member of the Gorham Community
 Church in Gorham, Kansas. &nbsp;He enjoyed playing baseball and fishing but 
most of all he loved music to his dying day.Surviving family include his daughters Twila Allen of Greensburg, 
Kansas and Pauletta Scheck of Ellinwood, Kansas and son Dana Maier and 
wife April of Salina, Kansas; brother Sidney Maier and wife Patricia of 
Minneola, Kansas and sister Elzina Scott of Russell, Kansas; 7 
grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Hilda on September 17, 
2006, brothers Walter and Marvin Maier and sisters Luella and Lucille 
Maier.A celebration of Elmer’s life will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Wednesday,
 March 16, 2022, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery in Galatia, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Tuesday, March 15, 
2022, at the mortuary.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Russell County 
Food Pantry and sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary of Russell, Kansas is in charge of the funeral service 
arrangements.

Elmer Wilmer Maier

Arthur “John” Thul, 76, passed away on March 12, 2022, at Via Christ 
St. Francis, Wichita, Kansas. He was born on April 21, 1945, at Great 
Bend, Kansas, to Arthur &amp; Esther (Fosdick) Thul. He was previously 
married to Jacque Van Steenburgh.

A life-time resident of Great Bend, John worked as a bookkeeper for R
 &amp; S Repair and Sunflower Diversified Services. In his younger days,
 he enjoyed working on cars, watching races and NASCAR, boats, and 
fishing. He was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish and Knights of 
Columbus.

Survivors include his mother of Great Bend; Jacque Van Steenburgh of 
Great Bend; and a stepdaughter, Sheryl Spears of Great Bend. He is 
preceded in death by his father; a brother, Franklin Thul; and an infant
 sister, Linda Thul.

Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March
 15, 2022, with the family receiving guests from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and a 
Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. 
Funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. &nbsp;Wednesday, March 16, 
2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Prakash Kola presiding.
 Interment will follow at Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood, 
Kansas. 

Memorials have been designated to the Prince of Peace Parish, in
 care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Arthur “John” Thul, 76, passed away on March 12, 2022, at Via Christ 
St. Francis, Wichita, Kansas. He was born on April 21, 1945, at Great 
Bend, Kansas, to Arthur &amp; Esther (Fosdick) Thul. He was previously 
married to Jacque Van Steenburgh.A life-time resident of Great Bend, John worked as a bookkeeper for R
 &amp; S Repair and Sunflower Diversified Services. In his younger days,
 he enjoyed working on cars, watching races and NASCAR, boats, and 
fishing. He was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish and Knights of 
Columbus.Survivors include his mother of Great Bend; Jacque Van Steenburgh of 
Great Bend; and a stepdaughter, Sheryl Spears of Great Bend. He is 
preceded in death by his father; a brother, Franklin Thul; and an infant
 sister, Linda Thul.Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March
 15, 2022, with the family receiving guests from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and a 
Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. 
Funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. &nbsp;Wednesday, March 16, 
2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Prakash Kola presiding.
 Interment will follow at Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood, 
Kansas. Memorials have been designated to the Prince of Peace Parish, in
 care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Arthur 'John' Thul

Joseph John Hojda was born February 20, 1939, on a farm north of Lebanon,
 KS. He was the son of Gene and Marvel (Snow) Hojda. He passed away 
March 10, 2022, at the Smith County Memorial Hospital at the age of 83.
 He was known as John and he liked to farm but he loved his cow herd 
the best. When he wasn’t busy farming or attending his cattle, he was 
making improvements on his farm. He enjoyed building fence and built 
miles of it. John planted hundreds of cedar trees for windbreaks not 
only around the farm site but also in pastures for his cattle. In the 
evenings when his days work was finished, he was an avid reader. He 
read a variety of subjects and before poor health took place, he 
retained most of what he read. 
 John attended Northwest Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota thinking
 he would try the medical profession but decided he preferred farming. 
While in Minneapolis, he met his future wife. John married Sharyn 
Dykstra on February 8, 1968 in Superior, Nebraska. To this union were 
born a son Jeff and a daughter Dana.
 John was preceded in death by his parents, his son Jeff and a grandson Jonathan Hojda.
 John is survived by his wife Sharyn of Lebanon, KS; daughter Dana 
(Brent) Peterson of Smith Center, KS; sister Judy Schlarb; grandson 
Martin Hojda; three great granddaughters and nieces.&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Joseph-John-Hojda?obId=24277214#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Joseph John Hojda was born February 20, 1939, on a farm north of Lebanon,
 KS. He was the son of Gene and Marvel (Snow) Hojda. He passed away 
March 10, 2022, at the Smith County Memorial Hospital at the age of 83.
 He was known as John and he liked to farm but he loved his cow herd 
the best. When he wasn’t busy farming or attending his cattle, he was 
making improvements on his farm. He enjoyed building fence and built 
miles of it. John planted hundreds of cedar trees for windbreaks not 
only around the farm site but also in pastures for his cattle. In the 
evenings when his days work was finished, he was an avid reader. He 
read a variety of subjects and before poor health took place, he 
retained most of what he read. 
 John attended Northwest Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota thinking
 he would try the medical profession but decided he preferred farming. 
While in Minneapolis, he met his future wife. John married Sharyn 
Dykstra on February 8, 1968 in Superior, Nebraska. To this union were 
born a son Jeff and a daughter Dana.
 John was preceded in death by his parents, his son Jeff and a grandson Jonathan Hojda.
 John is survived by his wife Sharyn of Lebanon, KS; daughter Dana 
(Brent) Peterson of Smith Center, KS; sister Judy Schlarb; grandson 
Martin Hojda; three great granddaughters and nieces.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Joseph-John-Hojda?obId=24277214#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Joseph John Hojda

Joseph "Joe" Ray Schamberger, 60, died March 3, 2022, in Wichita, Kansas. 
Joseph was born December 31, 1961, in Wakeeney, Kansas, to Paul and Kathleen (Lacerte) Schamberger. 
He attended Trego Community High school. Joseph continued his education 
at Fort Hays University and earned his degree in Agricultural Business. 
Following graduation, he then farmed for many years. Joseph moved to 
Wichita where he became a Master Electrician. 
Survivors include father, Paul Schamberger; his three daughters, Taylor 
(Brandon) Wilken, Brooke (Jonathan) Just, Smantha (Jessie) Terronez; 
four brothers, Richard (Dana) Schamberger, Robert (Pam) Schamberger, 
Phillip (Sarah) Schamberger, and Kevin (Patricia) Schamberger; five 
sisters, Chris (Bruce) Wilson, Mary (Bruce) Engelman, Elaine (Roy) 
Orluk, Paula Petersen, and Loretta (Bob) Scalcione; grandchildren; 
special friend/brother, Richard (Shannon Thomas) Chandler. 
He was preceded in death by his mother; and brothers, Matthew and Benedict Schamberger. 
Viewing available Thursday March 17th from 5-7pm at Smith Mortuary in Haysville, Kansas. 
Services will be held at Prairie Trail Cowboy Church in Haysville, 
Kansas on Friday March 18th at 11am. Burial will be held at St. Michaels
 Catholic Church Cemetery in Collyer, Kansas on Saturday March 19th at 
11:30am.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Joseph "Joe" Ray Schamberger, 60, died March 3, 2022, in Wichita, Kansas. 
Joseph was born December 31, 1961, in Wakeeney, Kansas, to Paul and Kathleen (Lacerte) Schamberger. 
He attended Trego Community High school. Joseph continued his education 
at Fort Hays University and earned his degree in Agricultural Business. 
Following graduation, he then farmed for many years. Joseph moved to 
Wichita where he became a Master Electrician. 
Survivors include father, Paul Schamberger; his three daughters, Taylor 
(Brandon) Wilken, Brooke (Jonathan) Just, Smantha (Jessie) Terronez; 
four brothers, Richard (Dana) Schamberger, Robert (Pam) Schamberger, 
Phillip (Sarah) Schamberger, and Kevin (Patricia) Schamberger; five 
sisters, Chris (Bruce) Wilson, Mary (Bruce) Engelman, Elaine (Roy) 
Orluk, Paula Petersen, and Loretta (Bob) Scalcione; grandchildren; 
special friend/brother, Richard (Shannon Thomas) Chandler. 
He was preceded in death by his mother; and brothers, Matthew and Benedict Schamberger. 
Viewing available Thursday March 17th from 5-7pm at Smith Mortuary in Haysville, Kansas. 
Services will be held at Prairie Trail Cowboy Church in Haysville, 
Kansas on Friday March 18th at 11am. Burial will be held at St. Michaels
 Catholic Church Cemetery in Collyer, Kansas on Saturday March 19th at 
11:30am.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Joseph 'Joe' Ray Schamberger

Diane Lynn Dexter, 69, passed away on March 10, 2022, at the Ness 
County Hospital in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on December 8, 1952,&nbsp; in Hays, Kansas the daughter of Donald and Billie (Jobe) Swim.

In 1976, Diane married Jack Dexter. They later divorced. In May of 
1985, she met Bob Roths and they remained together for 37 years until 
his death on January 16, 2022.

Survivors include her daughter, Ginger Braun and her husband, James 
Watterson of Ness City; her son, Brandon Dexter and his wife, Elizabeth,
 of Emporia; her brother, Donald Swim of Arizona; 2 sisters, Sue 
Fehrenbach and her husband, Eldon, of Ness City, Jeanne Hanson and her 
husband, Dana, of Benton, Kansas; 9 grandchildren, Lauren, Dakota, 
Mackenzie, Jaiden, Zach, Elijah, Joshua, Caleb, and Owen. Roths family 
members include Monty Roths and his wife, Briana, of Wichita; Kenny 
Roths and his wife, Lucinda of Salina; 8 grandchildren, Justin, Jeremy, 
Danielle, Isaac, Sam, Madison, Makenna, and Meaghan; and 7 
great-grandchildren, Dakoda, Tage, Lucas, Liam, Malachi, Ellissa, and 
Iris. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Patricia 
Koerner, and Bob Roths.

Memorial service will be on Friday, March 18, 2022, 10:30 A.M., at 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas with burial in the Ness City 
Cemetery. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home from 9:00 A.M. to 
7:00 P.M., with the family present on Thursday, March 17, 2022, from 
5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Ness City Library or Central Care Cancer Center.

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 </figure>Diane Lynn Dexter, 69, passed away on March 10, 2022, at the Ness 
County Hospital in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on December 8, 1952,&nbsp; in Hays, Kansas the daughter of Donald and Billie (Jobe) Swim.In 1976, Diane married Jack Dexter. They later divorced. In May of 
1985, she met Bob Roths and they remained together for 37 years until 
his death on January 16, 2022.Survivors include her daughter, Ginger Braun and her husband, James 
Watterson of Ness City; her son, Brandon Dexter and his wife, Elizabeth,
 of Emporia; her brother, Donald Swim of Arizona; 2 sisters, Sue 
Fehrenbach and her husband, Eldon, of Ness City, Jeanne Hanson and her 
husband, Dana, of Benton, Kansas; 9 grandchildren, Lauren, Dakota, 
Mackenzie, Jaiden, Zach, Elijah, Joshua, Caleb, and Owen. Roths family 
members include Monty Roths and his wife, Briana, of Wichita; Kenny 
Roths and his wife, Lucinda of Salina; 8 grandchildren, Justin, Jeremy, 
Danielle, Isaac, Sam, Madison, Makenna, and Meaghan; and 7 
great-grandchildren, Dakoda, Tage, Lucas, Liam, Malachi, Ellissa, and 
Iris. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Patricia 
Koerner, and Bob Roths.Memorial service will be on Friday, March 18, 2022, 10:30 A.M., at 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas with burial in the Ness City 
Cemetery. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home from 9:00 A.M. to 
7:00 P.M., with the family present on Thursday, March 17, 2022, from 
5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.Memorial contributions may be given to the Ness City Library or Central Care Cancer Center.

Diane Lynn Dexter

October 6, 1982 ~ March 12, 2022&nbsp;

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

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 </figure>October 6, 1982 ~ March 12, 2022&nbsp;An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Catherine Renee (Lovins) Deterding

April 11, 1940
 -
 March 11, 2022

An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Gary-Lyle-Emigh?obId=24277797#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

April 11, 1940
 -
 March 11, 2022An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Gary-Lyle-Emigh?obId=24277797#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Gary Lyle Emigh

Ollie Annette Guthrie, 83, passed away on March 9, 2022, at St. 
Francis Hospital, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on September 6, 1938,
 in Webb City, Okla., to Wiley Albert and Olive Irene (Snyder) Burns. 
She married Bob Lee Guthrie September 6, 1958, in Ponca City, Okla.&nbsp; He 
died August 9, 1998.

&nbsp;A resident of Owasso, Okla., she worked for Guthrie Steaming and 
Service, Inc. in Great Bend as an owner, secretary and treasurer until 
selling the company and retiring.&nbsp; She moved to Oklahoma to be closer to
 more family members and started volunteering her time at the Tulsa Air 
and Space Museum as a guide and salesperson for memberships.&nbsp; She 
quickly acquired a salaried/commissioned position after becoming the 
company’s top salesperson for new members.

Ollie Annette Guthrie attended the Assembly of God Church in Owasso.&nbsp;
 She also enjoyed attending A Glorious Church in Collinsville, Okla., 
with her sister Darlene. She cherished the weekly divine conversations 
with her neighbors whom she loved dearly.&nbsp; She also enjoyed playing 
Bunco with her neighbors and nearby ladies who labeled themselves the 
Beautiful Bunco Babes.&nbsp; One of her milestone memories was the trip she 
took to Jerusalem to visit the Holy Land with her sister and 
daughter-in-law.&nbsp; She engaged in volunteer work rescuing abused dogs and
 any animal in need.

Annette admired Elvis Presley and had visited Graceland on numerous 
occasions. Another of her favorite artists was Merle Haggard who she was
 able to meet and have her picture taken with. One of her most loved and
 cherished activities was spending time with her kids, grandkids, great 
grandkids and great-great grand kids.

Survivors include one son, Britt (Amy) Guthrie of Stillwater, Okla.; 
two daughters, Terri (Randy) Gorney of Oswego, Kan., and Shawn Guthrie 
of Fayetteville, Ark.; two sisters, Darlene Bricker of Collinsville, 
Okla., and Imogene (David) Harrell of The Villages, Fla.; two brothers, 
Lester Burns of Stillwater, and Larry (Donna) Burns of Stillwater; six 
grandchildren, Jason McAnulla, Jeremy McAnulla, Shane Gorney, Jerad 
Gorney, Garrett Guthrie and Gavin Guthrie; twelve great-grandchildren; 
and three great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her 
husband; her parents; and a daughter, Mauna Dee Guthrie.

Public visitation will take place from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, 
March 14, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, Kan., with the 
family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Visitation will also be 
from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, at Bryant Funeral Home. 
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m.&nbsp;on Tuesday, March 15, at 
Encounter Church (First Assembly of God) in Great Bend, with Pastor Jake
 Newman presiding.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery.&nbsp; 
Memorials have been designated to SPCA International (Global Animal 
Rescue) and Encounter Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Ollie Annette Guthrie, 83, passed away on March 9, 2022, at St. 
Francis Hospital, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on September 6, 1938,
 in Webb City, Okla., to Wiley Albert and Olive Irene (Snyder) Burns. 
She married Bob Lee Guthrie September 6, 1958, in Ponca City, Okla.&nbsp; He 
died August 9, 1998.&nbsp;A resident of Owasso, Okla., she worked for Guthrie Steaming and 
Service, Inc. in Great Bend as an owner, secretary and treasurer until 
selling the company and retiring.&nbsp; She moved to Oklahoma to be closer to
 more family members and started volunteering her time at the Tulsa Air 
and Space Museum as a guide and salesperson for memberships.&nbsp; She 
quickly acquired a salaried/commissioned position after becoming the 
company’s top salesperson for new members.Ollie Annette Guthrie attended the Assembly of God Church in Owasso.&nbsp;
 She also enjoyed attending A Glorious Church in Collinsville, Okla., 
with her sister Darlene. She cherished the weekly divine conversations 
with her neighbors whom she loved dearly.&nbsp; She also enjoyed playing 
Bunco with her neighbors and nearby ladies who labeled themselves the 
Beautiful Bunco Babes.&nbsp; One of her milestone memories was the trip she 
took to Jerusalem to visit the Holy Land with her sister and 
daughter-in-law.&nbsp; She engaged in volunteer work rescuing abused dogs and
 any animal in need.Annette admired Elvis Presley and had visited Graceland on numerous 
occasions. Another of her favorite artists was Merle Haggard who she was
 able to meet and have her picture taken with. One of her most loved and
 cherished activities was spending time with her kids, grandkids, great 
grandkids and great-great grand kids.Survivors include one son, Britt (Amy) Guthrie of Stillwater, Okla.; 
two daughters, Terri (Randy) Gorney of Oswego, Kan., and Shawn Guthrie 
of Fayetteville, Ark.; two sisters, Darlene Bricker of Collinsville, 
Okla., and Imogene (David) Harrell of The Villages, Fla.; two brothers, 
Lester Burns of Stillwater, and Larry (Donna) Burns of Stillwater; six 
grandchildren, Jason McAnulla, Jeremy McAnulla, Shane Gorney, Jerad 
Gorney, Garrett Guthrie and Gavin Guthrie; twelve great-grandchildren; 
and three great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her 
husband; her parents; and a daughter, Mauna Dee Guthrie.Public visitation will take place from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, 
March 14, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, Kan., with the 
family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Visitation will also be 
from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, at Bryant Funeral Home. 
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m.&nbsp;on Tuesday, March 15, at 
Encounter Church (First Assembly of God) in Great Bend, with Pastor Jake
 Newman presiding.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery.&nbsp; 
Memorials have been designated to SPCA International (Global Animal 
Rescue) and Encounter Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Ollie Annette Guthrie

Johnny Ray “Big John” Meier, 64, Catharine, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at his home.

He was born April 18, 1957, in Hoxie, 
the youngest of five children of John and Lydia (Werth) Meier.&nbsp; In 1975,
 he graduated from Hays High School.&nbsp; He was the owner and operator of 
Big John’s Saloon, a business that he always dreamed of owning. Big John
 invested his time and passion into his business taking pride in serving
 great food and was well known for his hamburgers.&nbsp; He could repair 
anything and was also a talented woodworker.&nbsp; Big John was a 
compassionate man, known for helping others, and enjoyed talking with 
people at his saloon.&nbsp;

Survivors include his mother; Lydia 
Meier of Hays, three sisters; Dorothy Ochs and husband Billy, Betty A. 
Wolf, and Carol Joy and husband Frank, all of Hays, a son, and numerous 
nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father; John Meier, one sister; Mary Lou Rodgers, and a brother-in-law; Allen Wolf.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Friday, March 18, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, with 
Father Nick Parker officiating. &nbsp;Interment will follow in St. Joseph 
Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 9:30 am until service 
time.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested for family wishes and may be made payable
 to Betty A. Wolf.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Big John may be shared 
with the family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Johnny Ray “Big John” Meier, 64, Catharine, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at his home.He was born April 18, 1957, in Hoxie, 
the youngest of five children of John and Lydia (Werth) Meier.&nbsp; In 1975,
 he graduated from Hays High School.&nbsp; He was the owner and operator of 
Big John’s Saloon, a business that he always dreamed of owning. Big John
 invested his time and passion into his business taking pride in serving
 great food and was well known for his hamburgers.&nbsp; He could repair 
anything and was also a talented woodworker.&nbsp; Big John was a 
compassionate man, known for helping others, and enjoyed talking with 
people at his saloon.&nbsp;Survivors include his mother; Lydia 
Meier of Hays, three sisters; Dorothy Ochs and husband Billy, Betty A. 
Wolf, and Carol Joy and husband Frank, all of Hays, a son, and numerous 
nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his father; John Meier, one sister; Mary Lou Rodgers, and a brother-in-law; Allen Wolf.Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Friday, March 18, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, with 
Father Nick Parker officiating. &nbsp;Interment will follow in St. Joseph 
Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 9:30 am until service 
time.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested for family wishes and may be made payable
 to Betty A. Wolf.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Big John may be shared 
with the family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Johnny Ray 'Big John' Meier

Gregg Trauer, 65, of Morland, Kansas died March 11, 2022. He was born in
 Hays, Kansas to Laurence and Nancy (Wilkes) Trauer. He is survived by: 
daughter, Jessica and husband Jose Alcocer of Lenexa, Kansas, sons, 
Brian Trauer and wife Kelsey of Gardner, Kansas, and Tyler Trauer and 
wife Kayla of Gardner, Kansas, sisters, Tammi and husband Darvin of 
Colby, Kansas, Terri Cox of Colby, Kansas, and five grandchildren.
 He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Mark.&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Gregg-Steven-Trauer?obId=24277918#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Gregg Trauer, 65, of Morland, Kansas died March 11, 2022. He was born in
 Hays, Kansas to Laurence and Nancy (Wilkes) Trauer. He is survived by: 
daughter, Jessica and husband Jose Alcocer of Lenexa, Kansas, sons, 
Brian Trauer and wife Kelsey of Gardner, Kansas, and Tyler Trauer and 
wife Kayla of Gardner, Kansas, sisters, Tammi and husband Darvin of 
Colby, Kansas, Terri Cox of Colby, Kansas, and five grandchildren.
 He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Mark.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Gregg-Steven-Trauer?obId=24277918#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Gregg Steven Trauer

Margaret Coker, 81, of Hutchinson, KS gained her wings March 10, 
2022. &nbsp;She was born December 12, 1940, to Ivan Paul and Florence 
(Nolder) Barnett, in Ford, KS.&nbsp; Margaret was the oldest daughter in a 
family of 14, maternal helper, and one of three girls that attempted to 
control the chaos of 11 extremely wild brothers.&nbsp; She graduated from 
Spearville High School in 1960. &nbsp;Margaret always had a caring heart and 
worked in different nursing facilities as a CNA and CMA, including 
Riverview Estates and Bethany Home.&nbsp; She married Gary P. Coker on 
December 27, 1967, in Dighton, KS.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on March 
20, 2008.

Margaret was known for her cooking, especially her cinnamon rolls and
 homemade noodles.&nbsp; She was an avid reader and enjoyed both card games 
and dominoes.&nbsp; Margaret also enjoyed crocheting, cross stitching, and 
other crafts, but above all her greatest love was her grandchildren.&nbsp;

Margaret is survived by:&nbsp; her daughter, Margie Barnes (Phil), 
Hutchinson; grandchildren, Amanda Philmon (Christopher), Clarksville, 
TN, Nathan Coker (Deanna), Dearborn Heights, MI, Quinton Barnes, 
Hutchinson, KS, and Michelle Barnes, Hutchinson, KS; daughter-in-law, 
Theresa Coker, Dearborn Heights, MI; great- grandchildren, Dylon, 
Christina, and Preston Philmon, Madelyn and Cameron Coker; brothers, 
Dave Barnett (Sally), Irwin, PA, Dennis Barnett (Harriet), Jacksonville,
 FL, Randy Barnett (Brenda), Bar Nunn, WY, Pat Barnett, Wright, KS, and 
Steve Barnett, Dighton, KS; sisters, Anne Orr, Bartlesville, OK, Sue 
Torson, Dighton, KS; sisters-in-law, Shirley Barnett, Oklahoma City, OK,
 Dixie Barnett, Halifax, VA, Tina Barnett, Mountain Home, TX, Theresa 
Barnett, Spearville, KS, and Roxanna Barnett, Bucklin, KS; and numerous 
nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Margaret was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her mother; father; husband; 
daughter, Laura Renee; brothers, Jim, Richard, Jack, Jerry, Les, and 
Mike Barnett; sister-in-law, Melva Barnett; and brothers-in-law, Jeff 
Orr and Rick Torson.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday March 15, 2022, at Elliott 
Mortuary, Hutchinson, KS, with Pastor Randy Barnett officiating.&nbsp; Burial
 will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; Friends may call 
from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2022, with the family present 
from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; To view the funeral service 
online, the link will be available at the end of Margaret’s obituary on 
the Elliott Mortuary website on the day of the service beginning at 9:30
 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Kindred Hospice, 
Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Margaret Coker, 81, of Hutchinson, KS gained her wings March 10, 
2022. &nbsp;She was born December 12, 1940, to Ivan Paul and Florence 
(Nolder) Barnett, in Ford, KS.&nbsp; Margaret was the oldest daughter in a 
family of 14, maternal helper, and one of three girls that attempted to 
control the chaos of 11 extremely wild brothers.&nbsp; She graduated from 
Spearville High School in 1960. &nbsp;Margaret always had a caring heart and 
worked in different nursing facilities as a CNA and CMA, including 
Riverview Estates and Bethany Home.&nbsp; She married Gary P. Coker on 
December 27, 1967, in Dighton, KS.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on March 
20, 2008.Margaret was known for her cooking, especially her cinnamon rolls and
 homemade noodles.&nbsp; She was an avid reader and enjoyed both card games 
and dominoes.&nbsp; Margaret also enjoyed crocheting, cross stitching, and 
other crafts, but above all her greatest love was her grandchildren.&nbsp;Margaret is survived by:&nbsp; her daughter, Margie Barnes (Phil), 
Hutchinson; grandchildren, Amanda Philmon (Christopher), Clarksville, 
TN, Nathan Coker (Deanna), Dearborn Heights, MI, Quinton Barnes, 
Hutchinson, KS, and Michelle Barnes, Hutchinson, KS; daughter-in-law, 
Theresa Coker, Dearborn Heights, MI; great- grandchildren, Dylon, 
Christina, and Preston Philmon, Madelyn and Cameron Coker; brothers, 
Dave Barnett (Sally), Irwin, PA, Dennis Barnett (Harriet), Jacksonville,
 FL, Randy Barnett (Brenda), Bar Nunn, WY, Pat Barnett, Wright, KS, and 
Steve Barnett, Dighton, KS; sisters, Anne Orr, Bartlesville, OK, Sue 
Torson, Dighton, KS; sisters-in-law, Shirley Barnett, Oklahoma City, OK,
 Dixie Barnett, Halifax, VA, Tina Barnett, Mountain Home, TX, Theresa 
Barnett, Spearville, KS, and Roxanna Barnett, Bucklin, KS; and numerous 
nieces, nephews, and cousins.Margaret was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her mother; father; husband; 
daughter, Laura Renee; brothers, Jim, Richard, Jack, Jerry, Les, and 
Mike Barnett; sister-in-law, Melva Barnett; and brothers-in-law, Jeff 
Orr and Rick Torson.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday March 15, 2022, at Elliott 
Mortuary, Hutchinson, KS, with Pastor Randy Barnett officiating.&nbsp; Burial
 will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; Friends may call 
from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2022, with the family present 
from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; To view the funeral service 
online, the link will be available at the end of Margaret’s obituary on 
the Elliott Mortuary website on the day of the service beginning at 9:30
 a.m.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Kindred Hospice, 
Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Margaret Coker

Jane Marie Youngers, age 69 years, of Garfield, Kansa,s and formerly 
of Great Bend, passed away early on Thursday morning, March 10, 2022, at 
the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson, Kansas.&nbsp; 

Jane was 
born on February 20, 1953 at Great Bend, Kansas to Anthony Peter and 
Marguerite Arleen (Doonan) McAnulla.&nbsp; She graduated from Great Bend High
 School in 1971 and then completed the Nursing Program at Barton 
Community College and attained her Registered Nurse license. Jane later 
went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her Master of 
Science in Nursing degrees.&nbsp; She worked for over 20 years at Central 
Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend, half of which was working in 
Pediatrics and half in Obstetrics.&nbsp; Jane later did Home Healthcare in 
Florida and South Carolina, and upon returning to the area she worked at
 Larned State Hospital for two years before becoming an Instructor (and 
later Assistant Director) in the Nursing Program at Barton Community 
College.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Edward G. Youngers on July 19, 
1997, at Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Jane retired in 2015.&nbsp; She loved to sew, 
play piano, loved gardening and genealogy, but above all else she loved 
her career and dearly loved her grandchildren.&nbsp; Jane was a longtime 
member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Great Bend.

Survivors include her husband, Edward G. Youngers of Garfield, 
Kansas; two daughters:&nbsp; Tammatha Blankinship of Rock Hill, South 
Carolina and Tina Marie (Ken) Bond of Athens, Texas; one son Jim (Bekah)
 Blankinship of Provo, Utah and one stepson Anthony James Youngers of 
Gillette, Wyoming; eleven grandchildren:&nbsp; Derek (Juli) Johnson, Levi 
Shaul, Alex Shaul, Catherine Blankinship, William Bond, Mackson Bond, 
Emma Marie Bond, Madison Bond, Sawyer Blankinship, Wyatt Blankinship, 
and Millie Jane Blankinship; one great-grandson Anthony Johnson; three 
brothers:&nbsp; Steve (Debi) McAnulla of Great Bend, Kansas, Mike (Marie) 
McAnulla of Ozark, Missouri, and Roger (Ronda) McAnulla of Great Bend, 
Kansas; nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Jane was preceded in death by her parents 
and two brothers:&nbsp; Jim and Don McAnulla.

Funeral Services will be at 1:30 PM on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 5851 Eisenhower Avenue,
 Great Bend, Kansas. &nbsp;Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park 
Cemetery near Great Bend. 

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, 
memorials be directed to the Vasculitis Foundation at <a href="https://www.vasculitisfoundation.org/donate-to-the-vf/">https://www.vasculitisfoundation.org/donate-to-the-vf/</a>.

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 </figure>Jane Marie Youngers, age 69 years, of Garfield, Kansa,s and formerly 
of Great Bend, passed away early on Thursday morning, March 10, 2022, at 
the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson, Kansas.&nbsp; Jane was 
born on February 20, 1953 at Great Bend, Kansas to Anthony Peter and 
Marguerite Arleen (Doonan) McAnulla.&nbsp; She graduated from Great Bend High
 School in 1971 and then completed the Nursing Program at Barton 
Community College and attained her Registered Nurse license. Jane later 
went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her Master of 
Science in Nursing degrees.&nbsp; She worked for over 20 years at Central 
Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend, half of which was working in 
Pediatrics and half in Obstetrics.&nbsp; Jane later did Home Healthcare in 
Florida and South Carolina, and upon returning to the area she worked at
 Larned State Hospital for two years before becoming an Instructor (and 
later Assistant Director) in the Nursing Program at Barton Community 
College.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Edward G. Youngers on July 19, 
1997, at Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Jane retired in 2015.&nbsp; She loved to sew, 
play piano, loved gardening and genealogy, but above all else she loved 
her career and dearly loved her grandchildren.&nbsp; Jane was a longtime 
member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Great Bend.Survivors include her husband, Edward G. Youngers of Garfield, 
Kansas; two daughters:&nbsp; Tammatha Blankinship of Rock Hill, South 
Carolina and Tina Marie (Ken) Bond of Athens, Texas; one son Jim (Bekah)
 Blankinship of Provo, Utah and one stepson Anthony James Youngers of 
Gillette, Wyoming; eleven grandchildren:&nbsp; Derek (Juli) Johnson, Levi 
Shaul, Alex Shaul, Catherine Blankinship, William Bond, Mackson Bond, 
Emma Marie Bond, Madison Bond, Sawyer Blankinship, Wyatt Blankinship, 
and Millie Jane Blankinship; one great-grandson Anthony Johnson; three 
brothers:&nbsp; Steve (Debi) McAnulla of Great Bend, Kansas, Mike (Marie) 
McAnulla of Ozark, Missouri, and Roger (Ronda) McAnulla of Great Bend, 
Kansas; nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Jane was preceded in death by her parents 
and two brothers:&nbsp; Jim and Don McAnulla.Funeral Services will be at 1:30 PM on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 5851 Eisenhower Avenue,
 Great Bend, Kansas. &nbsp;Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park 
Cemetery near Great Bend. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, 
memorials be directed to the Vasculitis Foundation at <a href="https://www.vasculitisfoundation.org/donate-to-the-vf/">https://www.vasculitisfoundation.org/donate-to-the-vf/</a>.

Jane Marie Youngers

Dorothy May Stewart, 99, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at High Plains 
Retirement Village in Lakin, Kansas. She was born June 2, 1922, in 
Pittsburg, Kansas the daughter of McKinley &amp; Esther Marie (Philo) 
DryBread. 
 Dorothy started school in Wayside, Kansas continuing at Rich Hill, 
Missouri until the 8th grade. She then attended and graduated from high
 school at Westport in Kansas City, Missouri. Dorothy then graduated 
from Junior college in Independence, then earned a Bachelor’s degree in 
Education from Fort Hay State University. Dorothy started her teaching 
career in Montgomery County. She then taught in Haskell County, 
Sublette, and Jetmore, Kansas. From 1950 to 1961, she taught music in 
Kearny County, Kansas. Dorothy finished her career in 1962 after 
teaching in Garden City. After her retirement, she continued to work as
 a substitute teacher and she also worked for various sales agencies. 
 Dorothy was a member of the Lakin United Methodist Church and a 
former member of the Westport Methodist Church. She also was a member 
of the United Methodist Women and served on several committees. She 
served as a Sunday School teacher and sang in the church choir. Other 
memberships include the Read a Book Club, the Order of the Eastern Star,
 and the Sandhill Arts Association. Dorothy enjoyed bowling, painting, 
and aerobics. 
 On May 20, 1951, she married Howard Miller Stewart in Lakin, 
Kansas. Howard died on September 1, 1990. Dorothy is also preceded in 
death by her parents; her stepmother Dora Davis DryBread; a stepson 
Robert Stewart; and two step-daughters Betty Hetzer and June Stewart. 
 Survivors include two granddaughters Diane Brown of Elkhart, Kansas
 and Susan Kern of Canyon, Texas; three great-grandchildren Savanna 
Davis, Valerie Johnson, &amp; Stephanie Brown; and five great 
great-grandchildren Everly Davis, Max Davis, Zade Johnson, Koya Johnson,
 &amp; Kira Johnson. 
 A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 
16, 2022, at the Lakin Cemetery in Lakin, Kansas with Rev. Ivan Milosi 
officiating. There will be no calling hours. The family suggests 
memorials given to the Lakin United Methodist Church or to High Plains 
Retirement Village both in care of Garnand Funeral Home of Lakin, 
Kansas.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Dorothy May Stewart, 99, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at High Plains 
Retirement Village in Lakin, Kansas. She was born June 2, 1922, in 
Pittsburg, Kansas the daughter of McKinley &amp; Esther Marie (Philo) 
DryBread. 
 Dorothy started school in Wayside, Kansas continuing at Rich Hill, 
Missouri until the 8th grade. She then attended and graduated from high
 school at Westport in Kansas City, Missouri. Dorothy then graduated 
from Junior college in Independence, then earned a Bachelor’s degree in 
Education from Fort Hay State University. Dorothy started her teaching 
career in Montgomery County. She then taught in Haskell County, 
Sublette, and Jetmore, Kansas. From 1950 to 1961, she taught music in 
Kearny County, Kansas. Dorothy finished her career in 1962 after 
teaching in Garden City. After her retirement, she continued to work as
 a substitute teacher and she also worked for various sales agencies. 
 Dorothy was a member of the Lakin United Methodist Church and a 
former member of the Westport Methodist Church. She also was a member 
of the United Methodist Women and served on several committees. She 
served as a Sunday School teacher and sang in the church choir. Other 
memberships include the Read a Book Club, the Order of the Eastern Star,
 and the Sandhill Arts Association. Dorothy enjoyed bowling, painting, 
and aerobics. 
 On May 20, 1951, she married Howard Miller Stewart in Lakin, 
Kansas. Howard died on September 1, 1990. Dorothy is also preceded in 
death by her parents; her stepmother Dora Davis DryBread; a stepson 
Robert Stewart; and two step-daughters Betty Hetzer and June Stewart. 
 Survivors include two granddaughters Diane Brown of Elkhart, Kansas
 and Susan Kern of Canyon, Texas; three great-grandchildren Savanna 
Davis, Valerie Johnson, &amp; Stephanie Brown; and five great 
great-grandchildren Everly Davis, Max Davis, Zade Johnson, Koya Johnson,
 &amp; Kira Johnson. 
 A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 
16, 2022, at the Lakin Cemetery in Lakin, Kansas with Rev. Ivan Milosi 
officiating. There will be no calling hours. The family suggests 
memorials given to the Lakin United Methodist Church or to High Plains 
Retirement Village both in care of Garnand Funeral Home of Lakin, 
Kansas.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Dorothy May Stewart

Long Island, KS resident Beulah F. Vahle passed away Thursday, March
 10, 2022, at the Phillips County Hospital, Phillipsburg, at the age of 
80.

She was born December 18, 1941, in Almena, KS the daughter of Elisha F. and Mayme Beulah (Picroux) Courtain.

Beulah was united in marriage to Donald D. Vahle on August 3, 1958 in
 Stamford, NE.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on August 30, 2011.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; daughter Jonah Kay 
Vahle; 2 brothers Fred and Herbert; a sister Hazel Gimeson; and a 
granddaughter Maranda Lynn Kester.

Survivors include her 2 daughters Linette Vahle and husband Ted Aregi
 and LaDonna Hilburn and husband Kevin, all of Long Island, KS; 7 
grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 7 great great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 15th
 at the Long Island United Methodist Church, Long Island, Kansas with 
Pastor Ted Stapleton officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Long Island
 Cemetery.

Mrs. Vahle will lie in state from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday 
at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with the family 
receiving friends Monday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Long Island Library or for the Phillips County Hospital Family Room.

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 </figure>Long Island, KS resident Beulah F. Vahle passed away Thursday, March
 10, 2022, at the Phillips County Hospital, Phillipsburg, at the age of 
80.She was born December 18, 1941, in Almena, KS the daughter of Elisha F. and Mayme Beulah (Picroux) Courtain.Beulah was united in marriage to Donald D. Vahle on August 3, 1958 in
 Stamford, NE.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on August 30, 2011.She was also preceded in death by her parents; daughter Jonah Kay 
Vahle; 2 brothers Fred and Herbert; a sister Hazel Gimeson; and a 
granddaughter Maranda Lynn Kester.Survivors include her 2 daughters Linette Vahle and husband Ted Aregi
 and LaDonna Hilburn and husband Kevin, all of Long Island, KS; 7 
grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 7 great great grandchildren.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 15th
 at the Long Island United Methodist Church, Long Island, Kansas with 
Pastor Ted Stapleton officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Long Island
 Cemetery.Mrs. Vahle will lie in state from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday 
at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with the family 
receiving friends Monday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for visitation.Memorial contributions may be made to the Long Island Library or for the Phillips County Hospital Family Room.

Beulah F. Vahle

Richard “Dick” Roesch, 73, rural Atwood, passed away March 10, 2022, at 
Citizens Medical Center, in Colby, KS. Richard Lee was born May 19, 
1948, in Colby, to Charles Frederick “Fritz” and Frances Marie (Harry) 
Roesch. Dick grew up in southwest Rawlins County, attending country 
school until the 5th grade. He graduated from Colby High School in 1966.
 After graduation, he attended Northwest Kansas Area Vocational 
Technical School in Goodland, graduating with a certificate in 
automotive technology in 1968. 
Richard was united in marriage with Linda Lucille Weed on June 10, 1967,
 in Levant, KS. During the first year of their marriage Dick and Linda 
lived in Goodland, while he completed vo-tech. After graduation, they 
moved to rural Rawlins County where they spent the remainder of their 
lives farming and ranching. They were blessed with four children: Tracy,
 Mandy, Karen and Scott. 
Dick was a hard worker his entire life. During the early years of their 
marriage he worked various jobs, including a short stent as a mechanic 
and construction laborer in Colby. He began his farming and ranching 
career raising hogs and cattle. In 1983, he stopped raising hogs and 
focused solely on his true passion, cattle ranching and farming. Dick 
and Linda enjoyed taking their family on vacations to national parks and
 numerous museums over the years. In their later years, they lived an 
active social life, enjoying many trips to Cheyenne Frontier Days and 
various antique and western heritage auctions. As his family grew, Dick 
enjoyed his role as Grandpa. He enjoyed taking the grandkids for 
horseback rides and attending their sporting and school events. 
He was preceded by his parents; wife Linda; in-laws Kenny and Chris Weed; uncle Bobby Lee Schroeder and cousin Leon Schroeder. 
He is survived by children, Tracy (Dwight) Coleman, of Imperial, NE; 
Mandy (Brad) Leitner, of Hays; Karen Bryant (Jim Wright) of Manhattan 
and Scott (Jessica) Roesch, of rural Atwood; nine grandchildren, Wade 
(Adriell) Elwood, Taylor (Weston) Bainter, Mallory (Tyler) Oxford, Lexy 
Leitner, Macy Coleman, Jason Bryant, Ethan Bryant, Cora Roesch and Ladd 
Roesch; four great-grandchildren, Whitley Elwood, Pryor Elwood, Hudsyn 
Elwood and Delilah Bainter; brother Charles “Chuck” (Beatriz), of Colby;
 sister Marcia (Dave) Wagoner, of Colby; sisters-in-law, Barbara 
(Albert) Schmidt, of Oakley, and Trudy Heath, of Dighton; aunt, Helen 
Schroeder and cousin Robert Schroeder, both of Levant, along with many 
friends. 
A Memorial Service will take place at 10:30 a.m., Friday March 18, 2022,
 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, in Atwood, with inurnment in Fairview 
Cemetery, Atwood. Memorials may be made to Citizens Foundation and sent 
in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Richard “Dick” Roesch, 73, rural Atwood, passed away March 10, 2022, at 
Citizens Medical Center, in Colby, KS. Richard Lee was born May 19, 
1948, in Colby, to Charles Frederick “Fritz” and Frances Marie (Harry) 
Roesch. Dick grew up in southwest Rawlins County, attending country 
school until the 5th grade. He graduated from Colby High School in 1966.
 After graduation, he attended Northwest Kansas Area Vocational 
Technical School in Goodland, graduating with a certificate in 
automotive technology in 1968. 
Richard was united in marriage with Linda Lucille Weed on June 10, 1967,
 in Levant, KS. During the first year of their marriage Dick and Linda 
lived in Goodland, while he completed vo-tech. After graduation, they 
moved to rural Rawlins County where they spent the remainder of their 
lives farming and ranching. They were blessed with four children: Tracy,
 Mandy, Karen and Scott. 
Dick was a hard worker his entire life. During the early years of their 
marriage he worked various jobs, including a short stent as a mechanic 
and construction laborer in Colby. He began his farming and ranching 
career raising hogs and cattle. In 1983, he stopped raising hogs and 
focused solely on his true passion, cattle ranching and farming. Dick 
and Linda enjoyed taking their family on vacations to national parks and
 numerous museums over the years. In their later years, they lived an 
active social life, enjoying many trips to Cheyenne Frontier Days and 
various antique and western heritage auctions. As his family grew, Dick 
enjoyed his role as Grandpa. He enjoyed taking the grandkids for 
horseback rides and attending their sporting and school events. 
He was preceded by his parents; wife Linda; in-laws Kenny and Chris Weed; uncle Bobby Lee Schroeder and cousin Leon Schroeder. 
He is survived by children, Tracy (Dwight) Coleman, of Imperial, NE; 
Mandy (Brad) Leitner, of Hays; Karen Bryant (Jim Wright) of Manhattan 
and Scott (Jessica) Roesch, of rural Atwood; nine grandchildren, Wade 
(Adriell) Elwood, Taylor (Weston) Bainter, Mallory (Tyler) Oxford, Lexy 
Leitner, Macy Coleman, Jason Bryant, Ethan Bryant, Cora Roesch and Ladd 
Roesch; four great-grandchildren, Whitley Elwood, Pryor Elwood, Hudsyn 
Elwood and Delilah Bainter; brother Charles “Chuck” (Beatriz), of Colby;
 sister Marcia (Dave) Wagoner, of Colby; sisters-in-law, Barbara 
(Albert) Schmidt, of Oakley, and Trudy Heath, of Dighton; aunt, Helen 
Schroeder and cousin Robert Schroeder, both of Levant, along with many 
friends. 
A Memorial Service will take place at 10:30 a.m., Friday March 18, 2022,
 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, in Atwood, with inurnment in Fairview 
Cemetery, Atwood. Memorials may be made to Citizens Foundation and sent 
in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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