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

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

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

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1645025847309.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Gladys Straub-Meier, 96, passed away peacefully February 11, 2022, at
 Azria Health Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born June 25, 1925, in Otis, to Jacob
 and Kate (Kellen) Moore.&nbsp; Gladys married Vernon Straub in July 1947, 
St. Peter &amp; Paul Catholic Church in Ellinwood.&nbsp; Vernon passed away 
in February 1974.&nbsp; She then married Leslie Meier in May 1976, in Great 
Bend.&nbsp; He died in January 2004.Gladys, a long-time resident of Great Bend coming from Otis and 
Ellinwood, was a housekeeping manager at St. Rose Hospital and Central 
Kansas Medical Center.&nbsp; She was an avid fan of WWF and enjoyed playing 
slot machines and keeping up with current events on CNN and FOX News.&nbsp; 
She was also known as the family genealogist, collecting many 
generational family photos.Survivors include two daughters, Judy Olson and husband David of 
Great Bend, and Janice Lisenby of Texarka, Ark.; four grandchildren, 
Mike Johnson and wife Jeni of Wichita, Brian Lisenby and wife Tracy of 
Texarkana, Ark., Melinda McPherson and husband James of Foreman, Ark, 
and Jeff Olson and wife Haley of Topeka; and five great grandchildren, 
Tiffany McPherson, Natalie McPherson, Kimberly McPherson, Landon Olson 
and Logan Olson.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by three brothers, Elmer Moore, Roy Moore 
and Vernon Moore; one sister, Marie Brack; and one son-in-law, Hal 
Lisenby.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A family 
graveside service will be held in April at the Great Bend Cemetery. 
Memorials have been designated to Gladys Meier Memorial Fund, in care of
 Bryant Funeral Home.

Gladys Straub-Meier

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

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

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

Jerry Allen Cross

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

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

Peggy Lee (Scott) Mans

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

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

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

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

Magnild 'Maggie' N. Berry

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1645051064355.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Cheryl D. O’Connell, age 68, passed away on Friday, February 11, 
2022, at the Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.&nbsp; 
She was born on October 21, 1953, in Kansas City,&nbsp; Missouri, the 
daughter of Louis Freeland and Patricia A. Casper.&nbsp; A resident of Scott 
City, Kansas since 2006 moving from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, she was a 
Radiologist Technologist for 25 years.She was a member of the Baptist Faith and Abate of Kansas Chapter 13 and Highway Guardians.On June 6, 2008, she married Neil O’Connell in Golden, Colorado.&nbsp; He survives.Survivors include her Husband - Neil O’Connell of Scott City, Kansas,
 One Son - John “Jake” &amp; Amy Jones of Scott City, Kansas, Two 
Daughters - Suzan Gilbert of Garden City, Kansas, Shirkara Lumpkins of 
Newton, Kansas, One Brother - David Freeland of Illinois, Nine 
Grandchildren, and Two Great Grandchildren. &nbsp; &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her Parents, Two Brothers - Lonnie 
“Ratty” Freeland, and Two Grandchildren - Trent Truax and Hunter Truax.Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 26, 
2022, at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. Kyle 
Evans presiding.There will be no calling times.Memorials may be written to the Cheryl O’Connell Memorial Fund in 
care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553; Scott City, Kansas, 
67871.

Cheryl D. O’Connell

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

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

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

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

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1645020162586.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>David Eugene Keller, age 65, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022, in Ellis.&nbsp;A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.Memorial contributions made payable to 
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital may be sent in care of Keithley 
Funeral Homes, PO Box 86, Hays, KS 67601 or made online directly at 
www.stjude.orgCondolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at www.keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.comArrangements and a complete obituary in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637

David Eugene Keller

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1645020312385.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Calvin Clifford Winter, 95, passed away February 15, 2022, at 
Brookdale Senior Living in Great Bend. He was born on August 29, 1926, 
at Hoisington, to Walter Henry and Mae June (Mowry) Winter. He married 
Marie Smith on February 9, 1947, at Garden City. She died on December 21,
 1985. He then married Linnea Searls on November 14, 1986, at Hoisington.
 She survives.A lifetime Barton county resident, Calvin was a member of First 
Christian Church, VFW Post #3111 and American Legion Post #180. Cal was 
an accomplished athlete in high school and continued his love for sports
 throughout his life. After serving in WWII the United States Navy, Cal 
attended Kansas State University. After graduation he went directly to 
Bushton, Kan. where he coached all sports and became known for his 
coaching demeanor and winning teams. He then moved on to LaCrosse and 
ended up in Great Bend, where he became the Guidance Director of the 
Great Bend School District.He had great friends and they spent most of their time hunting and 
golfing. He was excited about his 3 “Hole in Ones” at the Lake Barton 
Golf Course. Cal loved the outdoors and felt that Kansas was the most 
beautiful place on earth.Survivors include, his wife Linnea Winter of the home; two daughters,
 Debra Steinbacher and husband Jim of New Braunfels, Tex. and Kim Maneth
 of Pratt; a brother, Dr. Walter H. Winter, Jr. of Arvada, Colo.; seven 
grandchildren, Trista Voos, Tabor Maneth, Gabriel Nall, Cade Brodbeck, 
Ashley Brown, Sydney Steinbacher and Nate Steinbacher; and seven great 
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, 
Marie Winter; a daughter, Fawne Winter; three brothers, Harold Winter, 
Dr. Wayne Winter and Glenn Winter; two sisters, Velma Betz and Dorothy 
Dowse; and a grandson, Sabin Steinbacher.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 
Bryant Funeral Home with Reverend Josh Leu presiding. Inurnment will be 
in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the USD 
428 Education Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Calvin Clifford Winter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Edwin Carl Hofstetter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

George and Cooper Gier

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mary Lynn Murphy

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

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

Evelyn L. Kowalke

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Carol B. Eddy

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

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

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

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

Charles Roger Anderson

January 1, 1945
 -
 February 12, 2022

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

Stinemetz Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

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

Tommy Ray Hall

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

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

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

Robert 'Bob' Robben

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

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

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

Viola R. (Dinkel) Richmeier

Maurice Lee Smith, 90, died February 13, 2022 at the University of Kansas Great Bend Campus.&nbsp; He was born on January 10, 1932 in Goultry, Oklahoma, the son of Barney and Hulda (Buller) Smith.

Maurice was the only child of Barney and Hulda.&nbsp; He
 spent his early childhood years in Goultry, Oklahoma before moving with
 his parents to Sublette, where he completed his education at the 
country school near their farm.&nbsp; On January 1, 1960, he married Norma Maddy.&nbsp;

The couple moved from Garden City to Colorado, California, and Oregon before returning to Kansas in 1974.&nbsp; Maurice worked as a glazier in several different glass companies.&nbsp; The family settled in Pierceville and Maurice worked for an auto parts store until his retirement.&nbsp; After his retirement, Maurice operated an antique store.&nbsp; He enjoyed working on, restoring, and collecting old cars.&nbsp; His favorite car was a Packard.&nbsp; Maurice and Norma moved to Great Bend to be near their son.

Maurice is survived by three sons, Luther
 R. Smith of Lakin, Richard A. Smith and wife Marla of Pierceville, and 
Donald W. Smith and wife Pam of Olmitz; seven grandchildren, Rosalie 
Spencer of Alabama, Amanda Smith of Holcomb, Holly Rohling and husband 
Ryan of Hutchinson, Ryan Henneberg and wife Brenda of Wichita, Dustin 
Smith and wife Amanda of Russell, Tyler Smith and wife Urlene of Aurora,
 Colorado, and Heather Montoya and husband Angel of Great Bend; 20 great
 grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Darrell and James Smith; and a great-great grandson, Gabriel Cedillo.

Funeral service will be held at Salem Mennonite Church. Copeland on Friday. February 18, 2022 at 10:30 AM.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Salem Mennonite Cemetery.&nbsp; There is no public visitation.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to a local humane society&nbsp; in care of&nbsp; Swaim Funeral Chapel - PO Box 421 - Montezuma, Kansas 67867.&nbsp; Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

Maurice Lee Smith, 90, died February 13, 2022 at the University of Kansas Great Bend Campus.&nbsp; He was born on January 10, 1932 in Goultry, Oklahoma, the son of Barney and Hulda (Buller) Smith.Maurice was the only child of Barney and Hulda.&nbsp; He
 spent his early childhood years in Goultry, Oklahoma before moving with
 his parents to Sublette, where he completed his education at the 
country school near their farm.&nbsp; On January 1, 1960, he married Norma Maddy.&nbsp;The couple moved from Garden City to Colorado, California, and Oregon before returning to Kansas in 1974.&nbsp; Maurice worked as a glazier in several different glass companies.&nbsp; The family settled in Pierceville and Maurice worked for an auto parts store until his retirement.&nbsp; After his retirement, Maurice operated an antique store.&nbsp; He enjoyed working on, restoring, and collecting old cars.&nbsp; His favorite car was a Packard.&nbsp; Maurice and Norma moved to Great Bend to be near their son.Maurice is survived by three sons, Luther
 R. Smith of Lakin, Richard A. Smith and wife Marla of Pierceville, and 
Donald W. Smith and wife Pam of Olmitz; seven grandchildren, Rosalie 
Spencer of Alabama, Amanda Smith of Holcomb, Holly Rohling and husband 
Ryan of Hutchinson, Ryan Henneberg and wife Brenda of Wichita, Dustin 
Smith and wife Amanda of Russell, Tyler Smith and wife Urlene of Aurora,
 Colorado, and Heather Montoya and husband Angel of Great Bend; 20 great
 grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Darrell and James Smith; and a great-great grandson, Gabriel Cedillo.Funeral service will be held at Salem Mennonite Church. Copeland on Friday. February 18, 2022 at 10:30 AM.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Salem Mennonite Cemetery.&nbsp; There is no public visitation.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to a local humane society&nbsp; in care of&nbsp; Swaim Funeral Chapel - PO Box 421 - Montezuma, Kansas 67867.&nbsp; Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

Maurice Lee Smith

Marvin William Slagle, 89, passed away February 11, 2022, at Country Living of Larned.

He was born February 29, 1932, in Ness County, Kansas; the son of George and Marie Van Boskirk Slagle.

A lifetime area resident; he was the youngest of six children. He was
 the president at Production Credit Association and after retiring he 
worked as an agricultural loan officer for the First National Bank for 
over a decade. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and 
the Knights of Columbus, Larned. Marvin loved playing golf, skiing, and 
watching sports; especially Wichita State basketball. He loved classical
 music and ragtime jazz, doing crossword puzzles, and reading. He served
 in the US Army doing intelligence work.

On April 11, 1953, he married Joan Vogel in Ness City. She survives.

Other survivors include; a son, Roger Slagle, Larned and a daughter 
Nancy (Miley) Mundwiler, Wichita; and four grandchildren; J.C. Slagle, 
Tyler Slagle, Marie Mundwiler and Samantha Mundwiler.

He was preceded in death by; three sisters, Beth, Elaine, Lavelle; 
two Brothers, Van and Ray; and two step grandchildren, Trey and Cory 
Coker.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Mass will be 10:30 a.m. 
Wednesday February 16, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father 
Bernard Felix presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Tuesday at Beckwith Mortuary.

Memorials may be given to the Knights of Columbus Club #3273 in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Marvin William Slagle, 89, passed away February 11, 2022, at Country Living of Larned.He was born February 29, 1932, in Ness County, Kansas; the son of George and Marie Van Boskirk Slagle.A lifetime area resident; he was the youngest of six children. He was
 the president at Production Credit Association and after retiring he 
worked as an agricultural loan officer for the First National Bank for 
over a decade. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and 
the Knights of Columbus, Larned. Marvin loved playing golf, skiing, and 
watching sports; especially Wichita State basketball. He loved classical
 music and ragtime jazz, doing crossword puzzles, and reading. He served
 in the US Army doing intelligence work.On April 11, 1953, he married Joan Vogel in Ness City. She survives.Other survivors include; a son, Roger Slagle, Larned and a daughter 
Nancy (Miley) Mundwiler, Wichita; and four grandchildren; J.C. Slagle, 
Tyler Slagle, Marie Mundwiler and Samantha Mundwiler.He was preceded in death by; three sisters, Beth, Elaine, Lavelle; 
two Brothers, Van and Ray; and two step grandchildren, Trey and Cory 
Coker.Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Mass will be 10:30 a.m. 
Wednesday February 16, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father 
Bernard Felix presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Tuesday at Beckwith Mortuary.Memorials may be given to the Knights of Columbus Club #3273 in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Marvin William Slagle

Phillipsburg resident Mike Engling passed away February 12, 2022,&nbsp; peacefully at his home surrounded by family and friends at the age of 
64.

He was born October 17, 1957, in Plainville, KS the son of Edward M. 
Engling Sr. and Clara R. (Golembiewski) Engling.&nbsp; He graduated from the 
Plainville High School.

Following high school Mike went to work for Tom’s Machine and Welding
 Service in Plainville, KS, then for Kyle Railroad in 1989 in 
Phillipsburg, KS.&nbsp; He later returned to Tom’s Machine followed by 
G&amp;S Roustabout in Demar.

He was united in marriage to Dee Chandler on June 20, 2003, in Phillipsburg, KS.

Survivors include his wife Dee of Phillipsburg; 6 step-daughters 
Bonnie Garman of Salina, Staci Smith of McPherson, Casey Ralphs of Utah,
 Stacey Goscha of Tulsa, OK, Trisha McMullen of Salina, and Erica Tatro 
of Salina; a step-son Dustin Peterson of Phillipsburg; 11 grandchildren;
 5 great grandchildren; 3 brothers Edward Engling, Jr. and Andrew 
Engling both of Natoma, and Anthony Engling of Salina; and a sister 
Christine Hoffman of Hays.

Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A private family service will take place at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Mike Engling Memorial Fund 
c/o Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, PO Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.

Phillipsburg resident Mike Engling passed away February 12, 2022,&nbsp; peacefully at his home surrounded by family and friends at the age of 
64.He was born October 17, 1957, in Plainville, KS the son of Edward M. 
Engling Sr. and Clara R. (Golembiewski) Engling.&nbsp; He graduated from the 
Plainville High School.Following high school Mike went to work for Tom’s Machine and Welding
 Service in Plainville, KS, then for Kyle Railroad in 1989 in 
Phillipsburg, KS.&nbsp; He later returned to Tom’s Machine followed by 
G&amp;S Roustabout in Demar.He was united in marriage to Dee Chandler on June 20, 2003, in Phillipsburg, KS.He was preceded in death by his parents.Survivors include his wife Dee of Phillipsburg; 6 step-daughters 
Bonnie Garman of Salina, Staci Smith of McPherson, Casey Ralphs of Utah,
 Stacey Goscha of Tulsa, OK, Trisha McMullen of Salina, and Erica Tatro 
of Salina; a step-son Dustin Peterson of Phillipsburg; 11 grandchildren;
 5 great grandchildren; 3 brothers Edward Engling, Jr. and Andrew 
Engling both of Natoma, and Anthony Engling of Salina; and a sister 
Christine Hoffman of Hays.Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A private family service will take place at a later date.Memorial contributions may be made to the Mike Engling Memorial Fund 
c/o Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, PO Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.

Mike Engling

Goodland, Kansas, resident Barbara N. Butts, age 87, passed away on 
Thursday, February 3rd, 2022. She was born on February 7th, 1934, in 
Stratton, Colorado. She was the daughter of Laurene and Kenneth Carl.&nbsp; 
Barb met her husband, Neil Butts in 1951 and went on to marry in 1952 in
 Wray, Colorado.

Together, they became the caretakers of Smokey Gardens in 1959.&nbsp; Her 
children and older grandchildren have cherished memories from their 
years at the Smokey.&nbsp; Neil retired in 1991 and they moved to Goodland, 
KS. &nbsp;Barb continued to work in the community. Sadly, Neil died in 1999 
and Barb continued to be the matriarch of the family and a very 
important piece of raising all of her grandchildren.&nbsp; Once her 
great-grandchildren were born, she became the ultimate GG.&nbsp; She was so 
proud, loving, and fiercely protective of all of her family.&nbsp; &nbsp;Barb 
moved into Topside Manor in 2017.&nbsp; They quickly learned that she is a 
boss, the big boss.&nbsp; They either loved her or were scared of her, no 
in-between.&nbsp; You never had to guess what she was feeling or thinking, 
she made sure you knew, the good, the bad, and the ugly. She loved big 
but was very selective on whom she loved.&nbsp; Lucky employees got one of 
her coveted muffins made by her son, the “Muffin Man.”&nbsp; After the death 
of three of her five children, she lost some of her spark. &nbsp;So many 
pieces of her heart were in heaven. &nbsp;Barb’s death has been devastating 
for her family left on Earth, but know that her heaven family welcomed 
her with open arms.&nbsp;

It will always be remembered that Barb lived her life with an 
unrivaled passion for her children, grandchildren, and 
great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She was always the caretaker of the family, with a
 door wide open for all that needed it.

Barb is preceded in death by her husband, Neil Butts; sons, Troy 
Butts and Michael Butts; daughter, Patricia Mills; daughter-in-law, 
DeLora (Dee) Butts; grandson, Timothy Butts; and parents, &nbsp;Kenneth and 
Laurene Carl. 
She is survived by her sons, Rod Butts of Goodland, KS and Tony 
(Michelle) Butts of Colby KS; daughter-in-law, Pamela Butts of El 
Dorado, KS; &nbsp;grandchildren, Summer (Joseph) Smith of Daphne, AL; Terra 
(Brandon) Niehoff of Shawnee, KS; Nathan Butts of Goodland, KS; Sara 
Butts of Alexandria, VA; Nick (Carlye) Casner of Nashville, TN; 
Johnathan Mills of Los Angeles, CA; Josh (Elliot Simerall) Mills of 
Seattle, WA; Jeremy (Jazmine Kim) Mills of Phoenix AZ; Hunter (Phoebe) 
Butts of Colby, KS; great-grandchildren, Jaden and Rylan Smith of 
Daphne, AL; Emma Osborne and Jace Niehoff of Shawnee, KS; Lennon &amp; 
baby on the way Levi Butts of Colby, KS; Adryen, Liam, and Nathan Casner
 of Nashville, TN; Chandler and Chance Eaton of Hutchinson, KS; sister, 
Jeanie Smith of Topeka, KS and brother Monte Carl of Omaha, NE; and many
 nieces and nephews.

Information and online condolences www.batemanfuneral.com. Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Barbara-Butts">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Goodland, Kansas, resident Barbara N. Butts, age 87, passed away on 
Thursday, February 3rd, 2022. She was born on February 7th, 1934, in 
Stratton, Colorado. She was the daughter of Laurene and Kenneth Carl.&nbsp; 
Barb met her husband, Neil Butts in 1951 and went on to marry in 1952 in
 Wray, Colorado.Together, they became the caretakers of Smokey Gardens in 1959.&nbsp; Her 
children and older grandchildren have cherished memories from their 
years at the Smokey.&nbsp; Neil retired in 1991 and they moved to Goodland, 
KS. &nbsp;Barb continued to work in the community. Sadly, Neil died in 1999 
and Barb continued to be the matriarch of the family and a very 
important piece of raising all of her grandchildren.&nbsp; Once her 
great-grandchildren were born, she became the ultimate GG.&nbsp; She was so 
proud, loving, and fiercely protective of all of her family.&nbsp; &nbsp;Barb 
moved into Topside Manor in 2017.&nbsp; They quickly learned that she is a 
boss, the big boss.&nbsp; They either loved her or were scared of her, no 
in-between.&nbsp; You never had to guess what she was feeling or thinking, 
she made sure you knew, the good, the bad, and the ugly. She loved big 
but was very selective on whom she loved.&nbsp; Lucky employees got one of 
her coveted muffins made by her son, the “Muffin Man.”&nbsp; After the death 
of three of her five children, she lost some of her spark. &nbsp;So many 
pieces of her heart were in heaven. &nbsp;Barb’s death has been devastating 
for her family left on Earth, but know that her heaven family welcomed 
her with open arms.&nbsp;It will always be remembered that Barb lived her life with an 
unrivaled passion for her children, grandchildren, and 
great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She was always the caretaker of the family, with a
 door wide open for all that needed it.Barb is preceded in death by her husband, Neil Butts; sons, Troy 
Butts and Michael Butts; daughter, Patricia Mills; daughter-in-law, 
DeLora (Dee) Butts; grandson, Timothy Butts; and parents, &nbsp;Kenneth and 
Laurene Carl. 
She is survived by her sons, Rod Butts of Goodland, KS and Tony 
(Michelle) Butts of Colby KS; daughter-in-law, Pamela Butts of El 
Dorado, KS; &nbsp;grandchildren, Summer (Joseph) Smith of Daphne, AL; Terra 
(Brandon) Niehoff of Shawnee, KS; Nathan Butts of Goodland, KS; Sara 
Butts of Alexandria, VA; Nick (Carlye) Casner of Nashville, TN; 
Johnathan Mills of Los Angeles, CA; Josh (Elliot Simerall) Mills of 
Seattle, WA; Jeremy (Jazmine Kim) Mills of Phoenix AZ; Hunter (Phoebe) 
Butts of Colby, KS; great-grandchildren, Jaden and Rylan Smith of 
Daphne, AL; Emma Osborne and Jace Niehoff of Shawnee, KS; Lennon &amp; 
baby on the way Levi Butts of Colby, KS; Adryen, Liam, and Nathan Casner
 of Nashville, TN; Chandler and Chance Eaton of Hutchinson, KS; sister, 
Jeanie Smith of Topeka, KS and brother Monte Carl of Omaha, NE; and many
 nieces and nephews.Information and online condolences www.batemanfuneral.com. Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Barbara-Butts">HERE</a> for service details.

Barbara N. Butts

Barbara Ann Ludlow was the first child of Ralph and Lois (Fairchild) Dick born on April 24, 1948 in Great Bend, Kansas. She inherited her father’s striking blue eyes and her mother’s
 gift of cooking.&nbsp; Barbara would later become a sister to Janelle whom 
she forced dance lessons upon throughout their lives growing up.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

She would attend school in Larned and would graduate with her class in 1967.&nbsp; While out on a weekend dragging the gut with girlfriends, she would meet Lloyd David Ludlow.&nbsp; She told her mom after their first meeting “I meet the man I’m going to marry” and she did Feb. 5, 1967, and what a beautiful bride she was. David would go on to join the US Army in 1971 and she took on the role as a soldier’s wife for 19 years until his death in December 1988. Barbara enjoyed shopping, traveling, and bowling.&nbsp; She also loved all 
animals great and small.&nbsp; It wasn’t a surprise for her to go out on an 
errand and return home with a cat...dog. Or even a Guinea pig.&nbsp; 

She had three daughters Shelly Dacamara (Roberto) Shela Stewart (Tracy) and her Texas Tornado Kelly Tippie.&nbsp; Her daughters blessed her with 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her husband David Ludlow and her parents Ralph and Lois Dick.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Cremation
 has taken place and a memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, 
February 19, 2022, at First Presbyterian Church, Larned. Burial will be 
in the Larned Cemetery.

Donations can be made to the Pawnee County Humane Society.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Barbara Ann Ludlow was the first child of Ralph and Lois (Fairchild) Dick born on April 24, 1948 in Great Bend, Kansas. She inherited her father’s striking blue eyes and her mother’s
 gift of cooking.&nbsp; Barbara would later become a sister to Janelle whom 
she forced dance lessons upon throughout their lives growing up.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She would attend school in Larned and would graduate with her class in 1967.&nbsp; While out on a weekend dragging the gut with girlfriends, she would meet Lloyd David Ludlow.&nbsp; She told her mom after their first meeting “I meet the man I’m going to marry” and she did Feb. 5, 1967, and what a beautiful bride she was. David would go on to join the US Army in 1971 and she took on the role as a soldier’s wife for 19 years until his death in December 1988. Barbara enjoyed shopping, traveling, and bowling.&nbsp; She also loved all 
animals great and small.&nbsp; It wasn’t a surprise for her to go out on an 
errand and return home with a cat...dog. Or even a Guinea pig.&nbsp; She had three daughters Shelly Dacamara (Roberto) Shela Stewart (Tracy) and her Texas Tornado Kelly Tippie.&nbsp; Her daughters blessed her with 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her husband David Ludlow and her parents Ralph and Lois Dick.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cremation
 has taken place and a memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, 
February 19, 2022, at First Presbyterian Church, Larned. Burial will be 
in the Larned Cemetery.Donations can be made to the Pawnee County Humane Society.&nbsp;

Barbara Ann Ludlow

Paul Duane Anderson, age 71, died January 22, 2022. He was born in Fort Collins, CO on February 21, 1950. 
 Paul lived in Edmond, KS the last 40 years. Prior to that he lived 
in the Denver, CO area &amp; suburbs. Paul graduated from West High 
School, Denver CO. He was a member of the West High School choir. Paul
 sang in the “Singing Christmas Tree” his senior year. He Loved to sing
 and formed a quartet at a church in Arvada, CO. He loved spending time 
in the mountains, especially around Steamboat Springs and he loved 
tubing in the mountain streams. He was a member of the Church of 
Christ in the So. Denver from 1959-1961. The church moved as it grew 
and was in Arvada 59th &amp; Vance when he left the Denver area. Paul 
was a member of the Norton Chrisitan Church. He retired from Natoma 
Manufacturing, LLC in Norton, KS.
 Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Emma Anderson; a
 niece, Ginger Stevenson and a brother, Robert Anderson. He is survived 
by his brother, Bill Anderson &amp; wife Joan of Des Moines, IA; niece, 
Tina Anthony of Waukee, IA; nephews, Bill Anderson Jr. (Kim) of Ankeny 
IA and Troy Anthony of Des Moines; great and great- great nephews and 
nieces, other family members, and friends. 
 Paul’s remains will join his brother Bob’s in the Colorado Mountains
 that they both loved. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com 
Arrangements by: Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton.

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 </figure>Paul Duane Anderson, age 71, died January 22, 2022. He was born in Fort Collins, CO on February 21, 1950. 
 Paul lived in Edmond, KS the last 40 years. Prior to that he lived 
in the Denver, CO area &amp; suburbs. Paul graduated from West High 
School, Denver CO. He was a member of the West High School choir. Paul
 sang in the “Singing Christmas Tree” his senior year. He Loved to sing
 and formed a quartet at a church in Arvada, CO. He loved spending time 
in the mountains, especially around Steamboat Springs and he loved 
tubing in the mountain streams. He was a member of the Church of 
Christ in the So. Denver from 1959-1961. The church moved as it grew 
and was in Arvada 59th &amp; Vance when he left the Denver area. Paul 
was a member of the Norton Chrisitan Church. He retired from Natoma 
Manufacturing, LLC in Norton, KS.
 Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Emma Anderson; a
 niece, Ginger Stevenson and a brother, Robert Anderson. He is survived 
by his brother, Bill Anderson &amp; wife Joan of Des Moines, IA; niece, 
Tina Anthony of Waukee, IA; nephews, Bill Anderson Jr. (Kim) of Ankeny 
IA and Troy Anthony of Des Moines; great and great- great nephews and 
nieces, other family members, and friends. 
 Paul’s remains will join his brother Bob’s in the Colorado Mountains
 that they both loved. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com 
Arrangements by: Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton.

Paul Duane Anderson

Ernestine Marie Augustine, 88, Munjor, died Saturday, February 12, 2022, at HaysMed.

She was born July 13, 1933, in Stockton,
 the daughter of Ernest and Hilda (Roelf) Lamkin.&nbsp; She graduated from 
Stockton High School then earned her Cosmetology License.&nbsp; She was 
preceded in death by two husbands, William David “Bill” Philip III and 
Alfred “Fritz” Augustine.&nbsp; Ernestine was a homemaker who cared for her 
family with a well kept home and family meals.&nbsp; She enjoyed crafting and
 collecting Beanie Babies with her daughter Angela.

Survivors include two sons: Doug Philip
 and wife Gail of Olathe and Bob Philip and wife Bonnie of Munjor, a 
daughter: Patty Werth and husband Kevin of Hays, six grandchildren: 
Stephen, Robert, Thomas, and Danny Philip, and Bill and Jeremy Werth, 12
 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, husbands Bill and Fritz, daughter Angela Augustine, grandson 
Michael Werth, and a great grandson Colton Lane.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with 
Rev. Delbert Stanton officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in Stockton 
City Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until 
service time on Saturday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested 
to the Humane Society of the High Plains.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of 
Ernestine may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Ernestine Marie Augustine, 88, Munjor, died Saturday, February 12, 2022, at HaysMed.She was born July 13, 1933, in Stockton,
 the daughter of Ernest and Hilda (Roelf) Lamkin.&nbsp; She graduated from 
Stockton High School then earned her Cosmetology License.&nbsp; She was 
preceded in death by two husbands, William David “Bill” Philip III and 
Alfred “Fritz” Augustine.&nbsp; Ernestine was a homemaker who cared for her 
family with a well kept home and family meals.&nbsp; She enjoyed crafting and
 collecting Beanie Babies with her daughter Angela.Survivors include two sons: Doug Philip
 and wife Gail of Olathe and Bob Philip and wife Bonnie of Munjor, a 
daughter: Patty Werth and husband Kevin of Hays, six grandchildren: 
Stephen, Robert, Thomas, and Danny Philip, and Bill and Jeremy Werth, 12
 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, husbands Bill and Fritz, daughter Angela Augustine, grandson 
Michael Werth, and a great grandson Colton Lane.Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with 
Rev. Delbert Stanton officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in Stockton 
City Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until 
service time on Saturday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested 
to the Humane Society of the High Plains.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of 
Ernestine may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Ernestine Marie Augustine

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

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 </figure>May 17, 1939 ~ February 13, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Adeline Bernice Sandoval

Florene Jane Messamore, 92, formerly of Colby, died February 6, 2022, at
 Brookdale Memory Care in Shawnee, Kansas. She was born April 26, 1929, 
to Peter and Lucy (Nordman) Bixenman in Hays, Kansas. Florene grew up in
 Menlo and then Levant, KS where she graduated from high school in 1947. 
In 1946 she married Darrell Kent Williams of Colby. Four children were 
born to this union: Mriana (Barbara), Rebecca, Mischele and Pete 
(Darrell). 
 After living in Englewood, Colorado, Florene returned to Colby and 
bought her home at 4th and Range. In 1965 she married Jerry Messamore 
who was a kind and loving husband, dad and grandpa. 
Florene’s faith was a huge part of who she was. She was an active member
 and supporter of her Sacred Heart Church in Colby, donating time and 
talents to their fundraisers and programs, especially the Sacred Heart 
School. She practiced charity and kindness in everything she did. 
She had a number of successful careers. Florene worked at Englewood 
State Bank in Colorado for 5 years. Returning to Colby she worked at the
 ASCS office helping farmers with government programs where she retired 
as Chief Clerk and Program Assistant in 1985. She then studied and 
passed exams to become a financial advisor for Waddell &amp; Reed 
Investment Co. She and Jerry worked there together until final 
retirement in 1996. During that time Florene was “Rookie of the Year” 
and received many other awards for her achievements. She always saw her 
job as helping people invest wisely for their future. 
Florene and Jerry had a great time square dancing, working together, 
entertaining at their dining room table, playing cards and games, 
traveling, and spending winters in Arizona with more great friends. They
 moved to the Kansas City area with Mriana in 2015. 
Florene was talented in many areas. She was a great cook, always had an 
extra plate at the table, and coffee and treats were there whenever 
anyone dropped by. Her door was always open, and everyone was always 
welcome. She loved gardening and canning, and she enjoyed raising grapes
 and making wine and jelly. Florene was a world class seamstress. She 
made wedding dresses, suits, baby clothes, quilts, play tents...anything
 the family needed or wanted. She had many hobbies and interests. 
Florene took art lessons and painted tole and acrylic. She took tap 
dance lessons at age 60 and danced in a group with friends. 
Florene--Grandma Renie--treasured the times she had with grandkids and 
the great-grandkids. She loved caring for them and playing with them. 
Florene was very generous with her time. She volunteered extensively for
 RSVP in Colby, crocheting afghans for foster kids and veterans, 
supporting the blood drives, and their other programs. To acknowledge 
Jerry and the soldiers of WWII, she participated in the VFW Ladies 
Auxiliary. In Kansas City she volunteered for Catholic Charities. 
She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry, her parents, her 
sisters--Gene, Shirley and Pat, and brothers--Bob and Leroy. Florene is 
survived by her children, Mriana, Rebecca, Mischele and Pete (Barbara) 
Williams; 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, cousins, nieces and 
nephews and everyone else she mothered and loved throughout her life. 
Funeral services and Celebration of her life will be held at Sacred Heart Church in Colby at a later time, to be announced. 
Florene Jane Bixenman Williams Messamore was a strong, resilient, 
charitable, loving, kind, smart and successful woman who will be missed 
by many.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644860252415.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Florene Jane Messamore, 92, formerly of Colby, died February 6, 2022, at
 Brookdale Memory Care in Shawnee, Kansas. She was born April 26, 1929, 
to Peter and Lucy (Nordman) Bixenman in Hays, Kansas. Florene grew up in
 Menlo and then Levant, KS where she graduated from high school in 1947. 
In 1946 she married Darrell Kent Williams of Colby. Four children were 
born to this union: Mriana (Barbara), Rebecca, Mischele and Pete 
(Darrell). 
 After living in Englewood, Colorado, Florene returned to Colby and 
bought her home at 4th and Range. In 1965 she married Jerry Messamore 
who was a kind and loving husband, dad and grandpa. 
Florene’s faith was a huge part of who she was. She was an active member
 and supporter of her Sacred Heart Church in Colby, donating time and 
talents to their fundraisers and programs, especially the Sacred Heart 
School. She practiced charity and kindness in everything she did. 
She had a number of successful careers. Florene worked at Englewood 
State Bank in Colorado for 5 years. Returning to Colby she worked at the
 ASCS office helping farmers with government programs where she retired 
as Chief Clerk and Program Assistant in 1985. She then studied and 
passed exams to become a financial advisor for Waddell &amp; Reed 
Investment Co. She and Jerry worked there together until final 
retirement in 1996. During that time Florene was “Rookie of the Year” 
and received many other awards for her achievements. She always saw her 
job as helping people invest wisely for their future. 
Florene and Jerry had a great time square dancing, working together, 
entertaining at their dining room table, playing cards and games, 
traveling, and spending winters in Arizona with more great friends. They
 moved to the Kansas City area with Mriana in 2015. 
Florene was talented in many areas. She was a great cook, always had an 
extra plate at the table, and coffee and treats were there whenever 
anyone dropped by. Her door was always open, and everyone was always 
welcome. She loved gardening and canning, and she enjoyed raising grapes
 and making wine and jelly. Florene was a world class seamstress. She 
made wedding dresses, suits, baby clothes, quilts, play tents...anything
 the family needed or wanted. She had many hobbies and interests. 
Florene took art lessons and painted tole and acrylic. She took tap 
dance lessons at age 60 and danced in a group with friends. 
Florene--Grandma Renie--treasured the times she had with grandkids and 
the great-grandkids. She loved caring for them and playing with them. 
Florene was very generous with her time. She volunteered extensively for
 RSVP in Colby, crocheting afghans for foster kids and veterans, 
supporting the blood drives, and their other programs. To acknowledge 
Jerry and the soldiers of WWII, she participated in the VFW Ladies 
Auxiliary. In Kansas City she volunteered for Catholic Charities. 
She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry, her parents, her 
sisters--Gene, Shirley and Pat, and brothers--Bob and Leroy. Florene is 
survived by her children, Mriana, Rebecca, Mischele and Pete (Barbara) 
Williams; 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, cousins, nieces and 
nephews and everyone else she mothered and loved throughout her life. 
Funeral services and Celebration of her life will be held at Sacred Heart Church in Colby at a later time, to be announced. 
Florene Jane Bixenman Williams Messamore was a strong, resilient, 
charitable, loving, kind, smart and successful woman who will be missed 
by many.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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