Larry Dean Brack, 61, beloved husband, father, papa/grandpa, cook, 
accomplished hunter and fisherman gained his angel wings January 27, 
2022 at Hays Medical Center, Hays Kansas. He passed away peacefully 
surrounded by his loving family. Larry, known to most as “Old Man” and 
“Swisher”, was born March 8, 1960 in Hays to Marvin Eugene and Norma 
Jean (Scheck) Brack. 
 Larry was remembered most in grade school for handing out his 
homemade cinnamon sticks (toothpicks) to mostly ensure everyone had 
fresh breath throughout the day. In high school he worked after school 
as a custodian, but his number one priority was spending time with his 
best friend of 52 years Paul Begler, wetting a line. After school each 
day Paul helped Larry quickly do his job so they could rush off to the 
water. He graduated from Ellis High School in 1978. 
 Right after graduation Larry worked with Paul at The Dinner Bell as a
 dishwasher. In 1980 he began working in the oilfield and welcomed his 
first daughter, Erica, into the world, with his second daughter, 
Melinda, following in 1981. After moving to Hill City in 1985, his only 
son, the chosen one, Tyler Patrick (aka as TPB ~ Toilet Paper Boy) was 
born.
 His next journey led him to Hill City High School where he was a 
custodian for several years and the infamous nickname “Swisher” was 
coined. The name was born from the little red pack of Swisher Sweets 
that accented his signature everyday look: a plain left pocketed 
collared or T-shirt designed by the fashion line Fruit of the Loom, his 
blue jeans sold exclusively at Walmart with his phone clipped on tight 
and a pair of Brahma boots. Larry was known for his acts of kindness. 
During his time as a custodian at the high school, he built a cabinet 
for the Home Economics teacher to store scissors and other items “just 
to be a good guy”.
 For the next 27 years Larry worked as a Maintenance Supervisor at 
Dawson Place. Early in his career at Dawson he met the love of his life,
 his wife, Melissa Karns. Larry found a woman that not only made him 
laugh, but one that would hunt and fish WITH him. Their romance quickly 
flourished after their first date initiated by Melissa. She told Larry 
that he was going to take her out for crab legs that evening and so he 
did. They became inseparable and made things official by exchanging 
their vows in 1995. Not only had Larry found his forever person, but he 
had a new daughter, Elizabeth, who became his own! In 1996 he welcomed 
his last daughter, Emily. 
 In the past Larry may have been found stuck in sink holes while 
attempting to get to his deer stand, at the flea markets finding his 
next treasure, fishing or in the kitchen showing his daughters how to 
make fried chicken and sausage gravy.
 Autumn was evident at the Brack house with the aroma of deer jerky 
and deer carcasses hanging in the garage. A bag of deer jerky given to 
you by Larry was like a bag of gold. You didn’t dare set it in any 
visible place in his house or it was likely to disappear. Larry would 
say that his family was a bunch of “Jerkyholics”. He loved watching 
cartoons, with Wile E. Coyote, the Road Runner, and Sponge Bob Square 
Pants at the top of his list. He took extreme pride in his eight 
grandchildren and quickly told anyone getting after them, including 
their own parents, to leave them alone. Larry liked four letter words as
 much as he liked to wet a fishing line and as much as he hated snakes. 
 When his wife and children were asked to describe him in four words 
there was a common theme, loving. Other words used to describe him were 
ornery, kind, determined, funny, outdoorsman, gentleman, intelligent, 
forgiving, resourceful, handyman, scavenger, compassionate, and 
optimistic. Those that knew Larry would describe him as a giver not a 
taker, as one of the biggest personalities in a room full of people and 
that he was always up for being silly. 
 Larry was preceded in death by his parents and his dog Boomer. He is
 survived by his wife of the home; his five children: Erica Lynn Brack 
Bammes and husband Shawn, of Manhattan, Melinda Kay Brack Robbins and 
significant other Greg Wege of Manhattan, Tyler Patrick Brack and 
significant other McKenzie of Hill City, Elizabeth Selby Brack of Hays, 
and Emily Renee Brack and significant other Lane Chestnut of Hill City; 
eight grandchildren: Blaisen David Bammes, Brenna Kimberly Bammes, 
Brecken Fynn Robbins, Layton Dean Robbins, Briley Faye Brack, Brogan 
Seth Bammes, Axen Dean Brack, and Journilynn Mae Brack and four 
siblings: Roger Dale Brack and wife Maxine, Marilyn Ann Brack Dinkel and
 husband Mark, Robert Allen Brack, and Rose Marie Brack Smilie and 
significant other Paul Begler. Although we mourn Larry’s death, he will 
remain in our hearts forever.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Larry-Dean-Brack?obId=23860948#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Larry Dean Brack, 61, beloved husband, father, papa/grandpa, cook, 
accomplished hunter and fisherman gained his angel wings January 27, 
2022 at Hays Medical Center, Hays Kansas. He passed away peacefully 
surrounded by his loving family. Larry, known to most as “Old Man” and 
“Swisher”, was born March 8, 1960 in Hays to Marvin Eugene and Norma 
Jean (Scheck) Brack. 
 Larry was remembered most in grade school for handing out his 
homemade cinnamon sticks (toothpicks) to mostly ensure everyone had 
fresh breath throughout the day. In high school he worked after school 
as a custodian, but his number one priority was spending time with his 
best friend of 52 years Paul Begler, wetting a line. After school each 
day Paul helped Larry quickly do his job so they could rush off to the 
water. He graduated from Ellis High School in 1978. 
 Right after graduation Larry worked with Paul at The Dinner Bell as a
 dishwasher. In 1980 he began working in the oilfield and welcomed his 
first daughter, Erica, into the world, with his second daughter, 
Melinda, following in 1981. After moving to Hill City in 1985, his only 
son, the chosen one, Tyler Patrick (aka as TPB ~ Toilet Paper Boy) was 
born.
 His next journey led him to Hill City High School where he was a 
custodian for several years and the infamous nickname “Swisher” was 
coined. The name was born from the little red pack of Swisher Sweets 
that accented his signature everyday look: a plain left pocketed 
collared or T-shirt designed by the fashion line Fruit of the Loom, his 
blue jeans sold exclusively at Walmart with his phone clipped on tight 
and a pair of Brahma boots. Larry was known for his acts of kindness. 
During his time as a custodian at the high school, he built a cabinet 
for the Home Economics teacher to store scissors and other items “just 
to be a good guy”.
 For the next 27 years Larry worked as a Maintenance Supervisor at 
Dawson Place. Early in his career at Dawson he met the love of his life,
 his wife, Melissa Karns. Larry found a woman that not only made him 
laugh, but one that would hunt and fish WITH him. Their romance quickly 
flourished after their first date initiated by Melissa. She told Larry 
that he was going to take her out for crab legs that evening and so he 
did. They became inseparable and made things official by exchanging 
their vows in 1995. Not only had Larry found his forever person, but he 
had a new daughter, Elizabeth, who became his own! In 1996 he welcomed 
his last daughter, Emily. 
 In the past Larry may have been found stuck in sink holes while 
attempting to get to his deer stand, at the flea markets finding his 
next treasure, fishing or in the kitchen showing his daughters how to 
make fried chicken and sausage gravy.
 Autumn was evident at the Brack house with the aroma of deer jerky 
and deer carcasses hanging in the garage. A bag of deer jerky given to 
you by Larry was like a bag of gold. You didn’t dare set it in any 
visible place in his house or it was likely to disappear. Larry would 
say that his family was a bunch of “Jerkyholics”. He loved watching 
cartoons, with Wile E. Coyote, the Road Runner, and Sponge Bob Square 
Pants at the top of his list. He took extreme pride in his eight 
grandchildren and quickly told anyone getting after them, including 
their own parents, to leave them alone. Larry liked four letter words as
 much as he liked to wet a fishing line and as much as he hated snakes. 
 When his wife and children were asked to describe him in four words 
there was a common theme, loving. Other words used to describe him were 
ornery, kind, determined, funny, outdoorsman, gentleman, intelligent, 
forgiving, resourceful, handyman, scavenger, compassionate, and 
optimistic. Those that knew Larry would describe him as a giver not a 
taker, as one of the biggest personalities in a room full of people and 
that he was always up for being silly. 
 Larry was preceded in death by his parents and his dog Boomer. He is
 survived by his wife of the home; his five children: Erica Lynn Brack 
Bammes and husband Shawn, of Manhattan, Melinda Kay Brack Robbins and 
significant other Greg Wege of Manhattan, Tyler Patrick Brack and 
significant other McKenzie of Hill City, Elizabeth Selby Brack of Hays, 
and Emily Renee Brack and significant other Lane Chestnut of Hill City; 
eight grandchildren: Blaisen David Bammes, Brenna Kimberly Bammes, 
Brecken Fynn Robbins, Layton Dean Robbins, Briley Faye Brack, Brogan 
Seth Bammes, Axen Dean Brack, and Journilynn Mae Brack and four 
siblings: Roger Dale Brack and wife Maxine, Marilyn Ann Brack Dinkel and
 husband Mark, Robert Allen Brack, and Rose Marie Brack Smilie and 
significant other Paul Begler. Although we mourn Larry’s death, he will 
remain in our hearts forever.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Larry-Dean-Brack?obId=23860948#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Larry Dean Brack

Alvie Mack Furbeck, 74, passed away peacefully 
Saturday, January 29, 2022. Alvie was born January 23, 1948, in Ellis, 
Kansas, to Blair W. and Zona (McCurdy) Furbeck.

He was a retired Kansas State Trooper and Former US Marine. Alvie was
 a member of the Marine Corps League, Kansas Masionic Lodge, Kansas 
Peace Officer Association, VFW and American Legion in Salina.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marilyn K. (Zerfas) Furbeck; and a brother, Kelly Furbeck.

Alvie is survived by a son, Sean (Kim) Furbeck, Salina; daughter, 
Lisa Furbeck, Salina; grandchildren, Steven Furbeck and Mackenzie 
Furbeck both of Salina; and a great grandson, Brody Furbeck, Salina.

A private family graveside service will be held at Mt Hope Cemetery in Ellis. There will be no visitation.

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 </figure>Alvie Mack Furbeck, 74, passed away peacefully 
Saturday, January 29, 2022. Alvie was born January 23, 1948, in Ellis, 
Kansas, to Blair W. and Zona (McCurdy) Furbeck.He was a retired Kansas State Trooper and Former US Marine. Alvie was
 a member of the Marine Corps League, Kansas Masionic Lodge, Kansas 
Peace Officer Association, VFW and American Legion in Salina.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marilyn K. (Zerfas) Furbeck; and a brother, Kelly Furbeck.Alvie is survived by a son, Sean (Kim) Furbeck, Salina; daughter, 
Lisa Furbeck, Salina; grandchildren, Steven Furbeck and Mackenzie 
Furbeck both of Salina; and a great grandson, Brody Furbeck, Salina.A private family graveside service will be held at Mt Hope Cemetery in Ellis. There will be no visitation.

Alvie Mack Furbeck

David Eugene Gilkey, 75, passed away February 1, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays.

He was born May 24, 1946, in Hominy, Oklahoma, the son of Durward M. and Evelyn Maxine Minix Gilkey.

An area resident since 1975, he was an oil operator. He was a 
lifetime member of the VFW and enjoyed socializing at the casino, 
hunting, fishing, gardening, and doing anything with his dog Lucky. 
David loved watching his grandkids play sports. He served in the United 
States Navy.

He married Leonella “Nelli” A. Meyeres at Miami, Oklahoma; she survives.

Other survivors include: two sons, David (Katie) Gilkey, Hutchinson, 
Adam (Amy) Gilkey, McPherson; three daughters, Tammy (Jon) Nickless, 
Imperial, Nebraska, Stephannie (Mitchell) Nicol, Holton, Ammie (Robert) 
Schibler, Gruver, Texas; sixteen grandchildren, Taylar, Ragan, Colby, 
and Paige Nickless, Reilly, Carson, Hayden Stumpff, Brodey, and Emersyn 
Nicol, Logan and Rhett Gilkey, Dylaney and Jefferson Weaver, and Quincy 
Schibler, Finn and Addison Gilkey; two step grandchildren, Montana Nicol
 and Mikyla (Caleb) Hill; his sister, Nyla; and his faithful dog, Lucky.

He was preceded in death by: his parents, Durward and Maxine Gilkey; 
three brothers, Jerry, Melvin, and Fred; a sister, Tina; and a grandson,
 Ryder Nicol.

Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 14, 2022, at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Pastor Tom Hudson presiding. 
Military Rites will be presented by the United States Navy and Larned 
VFW Post 2271.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Semper Fi Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

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 </figure>David Eugene Gilkey, 75, passed away February 1, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays.He was born May 24, 1946, in Hominy, Oklahoma, the son of Durward M. and Evelyn Maxine Minix Gilkey.An area resident since 1975, he was an oil operator. He was a 
lifetime member of the VFW and enjoyed socializing at the casino, 
hunting, fishing, gardening, and doing anything with his dog Lucky. 
David loved watching his grandkids play sports. He served in the United 
States Navy.He married Leonella “Nelli” A. Meyeres at Miami, Oklahoma; she survives.Other survivors include: two sons, David (Katie) Gilkey, Hutchinson, 
Adam (Amy) Gilkey, McPherson; three daughters, Tammy (Jon) Nickless, 
Imperial, Nebraska, Stephannie (Mitchell) Nicol, Holton, Ammie (Robert) 
Schibler, Gruver, Texas; sixteen grandchildren, Taylar, Ragan, Colby, 
and Paige Nickless, Reilly, Carson, Hayden Stumpff, Brodey, and Emersyn 
Nicol, Logan and Rhett Gilkey, Dylaney and Jefferson Weaver, and Quincy 
Schibler, Finn and Addison Gilkey; two step grandchildren, Montana Nicol
 and Mikyla (Caleb) Hill; his sister, Nyla; and his faithful dog, Lucky.He was preceded in death by: his parents, Durward and Maxine Gilkey; 
three brothers, Jerry, Melvin, and Fred; a sister, Tina; and a grandson,
 Ryder Nicol.Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 14, 2022, at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Pastor Tom Hudson presiding. 
Military Rites will be presented by the United States Navy and Larned 
VFW Post 2271.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Semper Fi Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

David Eugene Gilkey

Almena resident Timothy Paul Cox passed away Monday, January 31, 2022, at his home in Almena, KS at the age of 61. Tim was born July 16, 1960, in Longmont, CO the son of Paul C. and Judith (Walker) Cox. He served in the United States Army. Funeral
 services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 5, 2022, at the 
Long Island United Methodist Church, Long Island, KS with Pastor Kirk 
Kasson officiating. Burial with military honors conducted by the Roy C. 
Goodrich American Legion Post No. 304, Long Island, KS will follow in 
the Long Island Cemetery. The casket will remain closed. Memorial contributions may be made to the Timothy P. Cox Memorial Fund to be designated at a later time. Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Almena resident Timothy Paul Cox passed away Monday, January 31, 2022, at his home in Almena, KS at the age of 61. Tim was born July 16, 1960, in Longmont, CO the son of Paul C. and Judith (Walker) Cox. He served in the United States Army. Funeral
 services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 5, 2022, at the 
Long Island United Methodist Church, Long Island, KS with Pastor Kirk 
Kasson officiating. Burial with military honors conducted by the Roy C. 
Goodrich American Legion Post No. 304, Long Island, KS will follow in 
the Long Island Cemetery. The casket will remain closed. Memorial contributions may be made to the Timothy P. Cox Memorial Fund to be designated at a later time. Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, is in charge of arrangements.

Timothy Paul Cox

Sheila Kay Marcy, 53, of St. George, KS, passed away January 30, 2022, 
at her home. Shelia was born during a blizzard, on December 23, 1968, at
 the Greeley County Hospital, Tribune, KS, to Lynn and Kay (Hutchison) 
Marcy. 
Sheila attended school in Leoti, KS, where she was a member of the Leoti
 Swim Club. Sheila was an excellent swimmer and won many swimming 
awards. After the 10th grade, she moved to Winona, KS with her parents 
and graduated from Tri-Plains High School in 1987. She received a full 
scholarship to Colby Community College for band and track and even had 
an invitation to the KU Relays for her track performance. After 
graduating from Colby, she went on to further her education at Kansas 
State University. There she was a member of the Livestock Judging Team 
and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business. 
Soon after graduation, she went to work at the Landmark Bank, in 
Manhattan. When it sold, she went to work at the UMB Bank, where she was
 presently working. Sheila served on the Board of Directors for the 
Columbia Theater, in Wamego, KS and was one of the founders of the St. 
George Hometown Festival. 
Sheila was her Daddy’s special hunting and fishing buddy. She was an 
excellent cook and was well known for her wacky cake and banana bread. 
She and her friends, Joni Webster and Mary Anderson, “The Three 
Musketeers” had many fun evenings working together at Black Jack 
Recreation. Sheila was a member of the United Methodist Church, in 
Oakley. 
She was preceded in death by her mother, Kay (Hutchison) Marcy. 
She is survived by her father Lynn and stepmother Pat Ryan; her 
companion, Kevin Litzinger; “chosen sister”, Rachel See, “chosen 
brother” David See and “little buddy” Andrew See, all of Scott City, KS;
 stepbrother Brad Ryan and wife Rachel, of Hutchinson, KS; stepsister 
Jennifer Newton and husband Bill, of Athens, Ohio; numerous aunts, 
uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends. 
Sheila was a very fun-loving person who never knew a stranger. She 
always had a beautiful smile and a special laugh. She will be missed. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Friday, February 4, 2022, at the United 
Methodist Church, Oakley, KS. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, 
February 5, 2022, also at the church, with burial in the Oakley City 
Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Tri-County Amusement Association 
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>Sheila Kay Marcy, 53, of St. George, KS, passed away January 30, 2022, 
at her home. Shelia was born during a blizzard, on December 23, 1968, at
 the Greeley County Hospital, Tribune, KS, to Lynn and Kay (Hutchison) 
Marcy. 
Sheila attended school in Leoti, KS, where she was a member of the Leoti
 Swim Club. Sheila was an excellent swimmer and won many swimming 
awards. After the 10th grade, she moved to Winona, KS with her parents 
and graduated from Tri-Plains High School in 1987. She received a full 
scholarship to Colby Community College for band and track and even had 
an invitation to the KU Relays for her track performance. After 
graduating from Colby, she went on to further her education at Kansas 
State University. There she was a member of the Livestock Judging Team 
and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business. 
Soon after graduation, she went to work at the Landmark Bank, in 
Manhattan. When it sold, she went to work at the UMB Bank, where she was
 presently working. Sheila served on the Board of Directors for the 
Columbia Theater, in Wamego, KS and was one of the founders of the St. 
George Hometown Festival. 
Sheila was her Daddy’s special hunting and fishing buddy. She was an 
excellent cook and was well known for her wacky cake and banana bread. 
She and her friends, Joni Webster and Mary Anderson, “The Three 
Musketeers” had many fun evenings working together at Black Jack 
Recreation. Sheila was a member of the United Methodist Church, in 
Oakley. 
She was preceded in death by her mother, Kay (Hutchison) Marcy. 
She is survived by her father Lynn and stepmother Pat Ryan; her 
companion, Kevin Litzinger; “chosen sister”, Rachel See, “chosen 
brother” David See and “little buddy” Andrew See, all of Scott City, KS;
 stepbrother Brad Ryan and wife Rachel, of Hutchinson, KS; stepsister 
Jennifer Newton and husband Bill, of Athens, Ohio; numerous aunts, 
uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends. 
Sheila was a very fun-loving person who never knew a stranger. She 
always had a beautiful smile and a special laugh. She will be missed. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Friday, February 4, 2022, at the United 
Methodist Church, Oakley, KS. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, 
February 5, 2022, also at the church, with burial in the Oakley City 
Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Tri-County Amusement Association 
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;

Sheila Kay Marcy

LaVern G. Meier, 88, died Thursday, January 27, 2022. He was born 
November 13, 1933, to George and Pauline (Steckline) Meier in Pfeifer, 
Kansas. LaVern grew up and attended grade school in Pfeifer, then later 
graduated from Schoenchen High School in 1952. LaVern married Geraldine 
(Gerry) Urban on April 24, 1954, in Pfeifer. They had 5 children, Russ, 
Deborah, Doreen, Karen, and Mark.
 After attending Wichita Business School, LaVern worked in Data 
Processing for Vickers Petroleum before retiring from Wichita USD 259 
Public Schools as head of Computer Operations. After retiring, he sold 
Real Estate for Matt Eck Real Estate Company.
 LaVern was a long-standing member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 
Catholic Church. He was also a Lifetime 3rd and 4th degree member of the
 Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed serving as an officer and a member of 
the 4th Degree Honor Guard. LaVern was an avid sports fan and loved 
cheering on his Royals, Chiefs, Shockers, and Jayhawks. He loved 
supporting his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in 
school and sports activities.
 He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and brother, Dwayne Meier.
 LaVern is survived by his children, Russ Meier of Derby, and his 
children, Sean (Sarah) of Cave Creek, AZ, and Andrea (Drew) Beard of 
Winfield, KS; Deborah (Dave) Glasscock of Goddard, and their children, 
Curtis (Melissa), Michael all of Wichita, and Rebecca (Brian) Chestnut 
of Haysville, KS; Doreen (late husband, Larry) Reed of Wellington, KS 
and their children, Trevor of Wellington, and Megan of Wichita; Karen 
(Tony) Adams of Udall, KS and their children, Cody (Camille) of Dexter, 
KS, Courtney of Prairie Village, KS; Mark Meier and his children, Dylan 
and Ellie all of Wichita; siblings, Kenny (Donna) Meier of Flower Mound,
 TX; Joyce Neese (late husband, Norman) of Wichita; sister-in-law 
Delphine (late husband, Verlin) Stramel of Hays, KS; 15 
great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and his special friend, 
Marcella Hampton of Haysville.
 Rosary will be at 4:30 pm, Sunday, February 6, 2022, Funeral Mass 
will be at 10:00 am, Monday, February 7, 2022, both at St. Elizabeth Ann
 Seton Catholic Church of Wichita

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 </figure>LaVern G. Meier, 88, died Thursday, January 27, 2022. He was born 
November 13, 1933, to George and Pauline (Steckline) Meier in Pfeifer, 
Kansas. LaVern grew up and attended grade school in Pfeifer, then later 
graduated from Schoenchen High School in 1952. LaVern married Geraldine 
(Gerry) Urban on April 24, 1954, in Pfeifer. They had 5 children, Russ, 
Deborah, Doreen, Karen, and Mark.
 After attending Wichita Business School, LaVern worked in Data 
Processing for Vickers Petroleum before retiring from Wichita USD 259 
Public Schools as head of Computer Operations. After retiring, he sold 
Real Estate for Matt Eck Real Estate Company.
 LaVern was a long-standing member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 
Catholic Church. He was also a Lifetime 3rd and 4th degree member of the
 Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed serving as an officer and a member of 
the 4th Degree Honor Guard. LaVern was an avid sports fan and loved 
cheering on his Royals, Chiefs, Shockers, and Jayhawks. He loved 
supporting his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in 
school and sports activities.
 He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and brother, Dwayne Meier.
 LaVern is survived by his children, Russ Meier of Derby, and his 
children, Sean (Sarah) of Cave Creek, AZ, and Andrea (Drew) Beard of 
Winfield, KS; Deborah (Dave) Glasscock of Goddard, and their children, 
Curtis (Melissa), Michael all of Wichita, and Rebecca (Brian) Chestnut 
of Haysville, KS; Doreen (late husband, Larry) Reed of Wellington, KS 
and their children, Trevor of Wellington, and Megan of Wichita; Karen 
(Tony) Adams of Udall, KS and their children, Cody (Camille) of Dexter, 
KS, Courtney of Prairie Village, KS; Mark Meier and his children, Dylan 
and Ellie all of Wichita; siblings, Kenny (Donna) Meier of Flower Mound,
 TX; Joyce Neese (late husband, Norman) of Wichita; sister-in-law 
Delphine (late husband, Verlin) Stramel of Hays, KS; 15 
great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and his special friend, 
Marcella Hampton of Haysville.
 Rosary will be at 4:30 pm, Sunday, February 6, 2022, Funeral Mass 
will be at 10:00 am, Monday, February 7, 2022, both at St. Elizabeth Ann
 Seton Catholic Church of Wichita

LaVern G. Meier

Mark Dwayne Stegman, age 61, of Great Bend, Kansas, died on January 31, 2022,&nbsp; at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.&nbsp; Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Inurnment will follow in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Pfeifer, Kansas. Condolences may be shared by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a> A complete obituary is pending

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 </figure>Mark Dwayne Stegman, age 61, of Great Bend, Kansas, died on January 31, 2022,&nbsp; at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.&nbsp; Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Inurnment will follow in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Pfeifer, Kansas. Condolences may be shared by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a> A complete obituary is pending

Mark Dwayne Stegman

Helen Louise Spratford, age 83, of St. Francis passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022.&nbsp;

Helen was born November 6, 1938, to LeRoy and Allie (Thomas) Wolaver 
in Meeker, Colorado.&nbsp; She grew up and went to grade school in Meeker and
 graduated high school in Santa Maria, California.&nbsp; On August 10, 1999,&nbsp; she married Sherman Spratford in Fish Haven, Idaho.&nbsp; She worked as a 
manager of maintenance agreements at Sears Service Center in Colorado 
for 11 years.&nbsp; In 2019, she relocated to St. Francis to be closer to her 
family.&nbsp; She enjoyed riding horses, gardening and spending time with her
 family and friends.&nbsp;

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ralph Wolaver; and 
sisters, Juanita Brady, Ethel Braumback and Earlene Tilford.&nbsp;

She is survived by her husband, Sherman of Spooner, WI; daughter, 
Deborah Davidson of St. Francis; son, Keith (Mickey) Ford of St. 
Francis; sister, Esther Harrison of Nampa, ID; 7 grandchildren: Allen 
Ford, Ryan Davidson, Dean Owens, Amber Leibbrand, Alyssa Davidson, Sam 
Ford, Michaela Waite; 17 greatgrandchildren; and many more family and 
friends.&nbsp;

Celebration of life will be held by the family at a later date.&nbsp; Information and condolences www.batemanfuneral.com

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Helen Louise Spratford, age 83, of St. Francis passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022.&nbsp;Helen was born November 6, 1938, to LeRoy and Allie (Thomas) Wolaver 
in Meeker, Colorado.&nbsp; She grew up and went to grade school in Meeker and
 graduated high school in Santa Maria, California.&nbsp; On August 10, 1999,&nbsp; she married Sherman Spratford in Fish Haven, Idaho.&nbsp; She worked as a 
manager of maintenance agreements at Sears Service Center in Colorado 
for 11 years.&nbsp; In 2019, she relocated to St. Francis to be closer to her 
family.&nbsp; She enjoyed riding horses, gardening and spending time with her
 family and friends.&nbsp;She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ralph Wolaver; and 
sisters, Juanita Brady, Ethel Braumback and Earlene Tilford.&nbsp;She is survived by her husband, Sherman of Spooner, WI; daughter, 
Deborah Davidson of St. Francis; son, Keith (Mickey) Ford of St. 
Francis; sister, Esther Harrison of Nampa, ID; 7 grandchildren: Allen 
Ford, Ryan Davidson, Dean Owens, Amber Leibbrand, Alyssa Davidson, Sam 
Ford, Michaela Waite; 17 greatgrandchildren; and many more family and 
friends.&nbsp;Celebration of life will be held by the family at a later date.&nbsp; Information and condolences www.batemanfuneral.com

Helen Louise Spratford

Peggy May (Lanning) Saddler was born on April 28, 1933, in Clinton 
Township of SE Rawlins County, Kansas, at the home of her parents. She 
was the youngest of three children born to James Russell Lanning and 
Erma Arabelle (Higley) Lanning. She passed away on January 30, 2022, at 
the age of 88. 
Peggy attended first grade at Tully rural school, second grade in 
Atwood, KS, and graduated from Gem High School in 1951. Her family moved
 to Thomas County to the Cumberland farm in the spring of 1941. She was 
baptized and became a member of the Gem Baptist Church on Dec 31, 1949. 
She later transferred membership to First Presbyterian Church, Colby in 
2001. 
She started dating Charles Duane Saddler when she was a junior in high 
school. She married Duane on September 1, 1951, at the First Baptist 
church in Gem, KS. They lived in Gem, Colby, and again in Gem, until 
1969 when they moved to the Cumberland farm. They then moved to Colby in
 January of 1998. Four daughters were born to this marriage. 
Peggy loved the life of a wife and mother. She enjoyed taking care of 
her home. She was experienced in sewing – making her own and her 
daughters’ clothing and making each newborn a special baby quilt. She 
also enjoyed embroidery and cross-stitch. 
Peggy worked as secretary-bookkeeper for the Thomas County Engineer for 3
 years, as Gem School Secretary for 3 years, and as a para-professional 
at Colby Public Schools for 2 years. She served as Trustee and was on 
various committees while a member of the Gem Baptist church. She served 
as Deacon and Elder in the Presbyterian Church, and on Session for 
several terms. She was also a member of Women’s Circle and several other
 church committees. 
Peggy was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; her brother, 
John E. “Jack” Lanning; sister and brother-in-law, Janice Lee and Leroy 
Van Cleave; and her granddaughter, Tara Lindsey Giess. 
She is survived by her daughters, Julie (Mike) Giess, Joy (Randall) 
Jansonius, both of Hays, KS; Cindy (Lloyd Jr) Cersovsky of Colby; and 
Sally (Michael) Graham also of Hays. She is also survived by eleven 
grandchildren, twenty-four great-grandchildren, and two soon to arrive 
great-grandchildren. 
There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 
2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 515 W 4th St, Colby, KS. A 
visitation will follow the service in the basement of the church. 
Memorial contributions may be made to Crohn’s &amp; Colitis Foundation 
of America (CCFA), the First Presbyterian Church, or to the charity of 
giver’s choice. These may be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 
391, Colby KS 67701. For information or condolences you can visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Peggy May (Lanning) Saddler was born on April 28, 1933, in Clinton 
Township of SE Rawlins County, Kansas, at the home of her parents. She 
was the youngest of three children born to James Russell Lanning and 
Erma Arabelle (Higley) Lanning. She passed away on January 30, 2022, at 
the age of 88. 
Peggy attended first grade at Tully rural school, second grade in 
Atwood, KS, and graduated from Gem High School in 1951. Her family moved
 to Thomas County to the Cumberland farm in the spring of 1941. She was 
baptized and became a member of the Gem Baptist Church on Dec 31, 1949. 
She later transferred membership to First Presbyterian Church, Colby in 
2001. 
She started dating Charles Duane Saddler when she was a junior in high 
school. She married Duane on September 1, 1951, at the First Baptist 
church in Gem, KS. They lived in Gem, Colby, and again in Gem, until 
1969 when they moved to the Cumberland farm. They then moved to Colby in
 January of 1998. Four daughters were born to this marriage. 
Peggy loved the life of a wife and mother. She enjoyed taking care of 
her home. She was experienced in sewing – making her own and her 
daughters’ clothing and making each newborn a special baby quilt. She 
also enjoyed embroidery and cross-stitch. 
Peggy worked as secretary-bookkeeper for the Thomas County Engineer for 3
 years, as Gem School Secretary for 3 years, and as a para-professional 
at Colby Public Schools for 2 years. She served as Trustee and was on 
various committees while a member of the Gem Baptist church. She served 
as Deacon and Elder in the Presbyterian Church, and on Session for 
several terms. She was also a member of Women’s Circle and several other
 church committees. 
Peggy was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; her brother, 
John E. “Jack” Lanning; sister and brother-in-law, Janice Lee and Leroy 
Van Cleave; and her granddaughter, Tara Lindsey Giess. 
She is survived by her daughters, Julie (Mike) Giess, Joy (Randall) 
Jansonius, both of Hays, KS; Cindy (Lloyd Jr) Cersovsky of Colby; and 
Sally (Michael) Graham also of Hays. She is also survived by eleven 
grandchildren, twenty-four great-grandchildren, and two soon to arrive 
great-grandchildren. 
There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 
2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 515 W 4th St, Colby, KS. A 
visitation will follow the service in the basement of the church. 
Memorial contributions may be made to Crohn’s &amp; Colitis Foundation 
of America (CCFA), the First Presbyterian Church, or to the charity of 
giver’s choice. These may be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 
391, Colby KS 67701. For information or condolences you can visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Peggy Saddler

Wilma Ellen Clow Bear was born March 17, 1924, to Alfred Ross and 
Perlina Myrtle O'Connor Clow, the 5th of 6 children during a Kansas 
blizzard. She was born approximately 10 miles north of Waldo, Kansas, and
 spent the next 97 years within 20 miles of her place of birth. When 
Wilma was a young child the family moved from north of Waldo to a farm 
home a few miles south of Waldo where she lived with her parents and 
siblings, Harry Clow(Minnie), Alberta Clow-Beam(Ralph), Bernice 
Clow-Zweifel(Robert-Bob), Thelma Clow-Messer(Ray), and Leona 
Clow-Fink(Jack). Leona is the only surviving member of the family. 
Wilma's mother passed away when she was only six years old, so she was 
raised by her father and older siblings.
 After graduating from Waldo High School in the class of 1942, she 
attended Fort Hays State college to receive her teacher's certificate. 
She then taught school for the next two years in a one room, one teacher
 country school south of Waldo. She had all eight grades even though 
there were not actually children in each grade. She was the teacher, 
janitor, security guard, and anything else that needed to be done.
 At the end of the second school year, she had fallen in love and 
married James Elden Bear. They had been married for 54 years when Elden
 preceded her in death on March 11, 1999.
 Elden and Wilma purchased the farm where she had lived during her 
pre-school days. She remained on that same farm until this last year 
when she had to be moved into the Parkview Care Center in Osborne, 
Kansas. Wilma participated in all of many things that farming life has 
to offer. She milked cows, fed baby calves(she loved to watch the new 
baby calves run), fed pigs, raised chickens, gardened, drove a tractor 
when needed(back when tractors were much simpler) all while raising her 
own four children and attending school functions, PTA meetings, sports 
events. During her last several years living alone on the farm, waiting
 for the mailman was one of her favorite activities. She enjoyed 
hearing from family and friends. She also loved to feed the birds and 
watch for her Cardinals to come to the feeder.
 Wilma is survived by three of her children, Richard and Roxsann Bear
 of Spring Texas, David and Patty Bear of Waldo, Kansas, and Debbie and 
Dave Garrett of Olathe, Kansas. 
 She was preceded in death by her oldest daughter, Linda Bear-Graves and her son-in law, Roy Graves of Paoli, Oklahoma.
 She leaves behind 11 Grand children, 17 great-grand children, and 23 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Wilma-Ellen-Bear?obId=23893685#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Wilma Ellen Clow Bear was born March 17, 1924, to Alfred Ross and 
Perlina Myrtle O'Connor Clow, the 5th of 6 children during a Kansas 
blizzard. She was born approximately 10 miles north of Waldo, Kansas, and
 spent the next 97 years within 20 miles of her place of birth. When 
Wilma was a young child the family moved from north of Waldo to a farm 
home a few miles south of Waldo where she lived with her parents and 
siblings, Harry Clow(Minnie), Alberta Clow-Beam(Ralph), Bernice 
Clow-Zweifel(Robert-Bob), Thelma Clow-Messer(Ray), and Leona 
Clow-Fink(Jack). Leona is the only surviving member of the family. 
Wilma's mother passed away when she was only six years old, so she was 
raised by her father and older siblings.
 After graduating from Waldo High School in the class of 1942, she 
attended Fort Hays State college to receive her teacher's certificate. 
She then taught school for the next two years in a one room, one teacher
 country school south of Waldo. She had all eight grades even though 
there were not actually children in each grade. She was the teacher, 
janitor, security guard, and anything else that needed to be done.
 At the end of the second school year, she had fallen in love and 
married James Elden Bear. They had been married for 54 years when Elden
 preceded her in death on March 11, 1999.
 Elden and Wilma purchased the farm where she had lived during her 
pre-school days. She remained on that same farm until this last year 
when she had to be moved into the Parkview Care Center in Osborne, 
Kansas. Wilma participated in all of many things that farming life has 
to offer. She milked cows, fed baby calves(she loved to watch the new 
baby calves run), fed pigs, raised chickens, gardened, drove a tractor 
when needed(back when tractors were much simpler) all while raising her 
own four children and attending school functions, PTA meetings, sports 
events. During her last several years living alone on the farm, waiting
 for the mailman was one of her favorite activities. She enjoyed 
hearing from family and friends. She also loved to feed the birds and 
watch for her Cardinals to come to the feeder.
 Wilma is survived by three of her children, Richard and Roxsann Bear
 of Spring Texas, David and Patty Bear of Waldo, Kansas, and Debbie and 
Dave Garrett of Olathe, Kansas. 
 She was preceded in death by her oldest daughter, Linda Bear-Graves and her son-in law, Roy Graves of Paoli, Oklahoma.
 She leaves behind 11 Grand children, 17 great-grand children, and 23 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Wilma-Ellen-Bear?obId=23893685#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Wilma Ellen Bear

Elaine Carol Tustin was born February 14, 1937, on the family farm 1 
mile west of Oakley, KS to Emma (Herdt) and Vernon Clark.&nbsp; She passed 
away on January 30, 2022, just 2 weeks from her 85th birthday.

She attended school at a country school just west of Oakley and 
graduated from Oakley High School with the class of 1955, the first 
class to graduate in Oakley’s new high school.&nbsp;

On October 28, 1956, Elaine was united in marriage to her high school
 sweetheart, Richard H. Tustin, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Oakley.&nbsp; 
They began their nearly 58 years of married life on the family farm 10 
miles southeast of Gove, KS, which had been tended by the Tustin family 
since 1900.&nbsp; Elaine was very proud to have continued living on the farm 
until her final days.&nbsp;

Elaine was active for many years in the Modern Homemakers Club and the neighborhood Sew &amp; So Club.

Elaine was a member of the Gove United Methodist Church and very 
active in the UMW, holding several offices throughout the years.&nbsp; She 
was very involved with the youth of the church as the leader of the Jr. 
Choir and enjoyed sharing flannel board bible stories at VBS and 
anything else she was called upon to do.&nbsp; She was the church organist 
for many years and passed on her musical talent to her daughters and 
also taught piano lessons.&nbsp; Elaine was very strong in her faith and 
always looked at the positive side of every situation.&nbsp; She was a very 
strong willed, determined, and independent lady until the very end, 
never wanting to be a burden to anyone.

Elaine was a very creative person and loved making items for the 
church bazaar for many years.&nbsp; She spent hours doing counted-cross 
stitch and crocheting, making an afghan for each of her grandkids.

In 1975, Elaine and Richard both took flying lessons to get their 
pilots licenses. She wanted to be able to land the plane if something 
happened to Richard and he needed her knowledge to pass the tests.&nbsp; He 
was thrilled when his test score was higher than hers.&nbsp;

Elaine and Richard loved spontaneous road trips to see the 
countryside and go to collectible shows, whether it was guns, cars, 
airplanes, or dishes.&nbsp; Richard’s main goal was to see how far they could
 travel by nightfall and see as many new sights as possible.&nbsp; They tried
 every summer to take a family vacation and their children have many 
fond memories of the states they traveled.&nbsp;

Elaine will be dearly missed by her family and friends.&nbsp; Survivors 
include her children; Jana and husband, Shawn Huse, Mankato, MN; Wayde 
Tustin and wife, Cindy, Gove, KS; Jill and husband, Mark Bosse, 
Grainfield, KS;&nbsp; Grandchildren; Kadie (Huse) and husband, Alex Taft, 
West Windsor, VT; Emily (Huse) and husband, Jared Wangen, Minneapolis, 
MN; Rebecca Huse, Mankato, MN; Taylor (Tustin) and husband, Wade 
Niermeier, Hoxie, KS; Evan Tustin, Manhattan, KS; Kyle Shaw, Grinnell, 
KS; Dayna (Shaw) and husband, Jonathan Alexander, Bird City, KS; great 
granddaughter, Brooklyn Alexander, Bird City, KS; sister, Betty 
Pinkston, Greeley, CO; sisters-in-law, Cherrie Clark, Oakley, KS; 
Carolyn Smith, Wichita, KS; and brother-in-law, Don Bland, McPherson, 
KS.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, in October of 
2014; infant daughter, Jannine Elaine in 1959; her parents; brother, 
Robert Clark; sister-in-law, Berniece Bland; brothers-in-law, Kenneth 
Pinkston, Don Smith, and Conard Rose.

Funeral Service will be held at the United Methodist Church, 
Grainfield on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. followed by 
burial&nbsp; in the Gove Cemetery at 1:00 p.m.&nbsp; Visitation will be held at 
Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter on Friday, February 4, 2022, from 5:00 to 
7:00 p.m.

Memorial Contributions may be given to the Elaine Tustin Memorial Fund.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1643756882240.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Elaine Carol Tustin was born February 14, 1937, on the family farm 1 
mile west of Oakley, KS to Emma (Herdt) and Vernon Clark.&nbsp; She passed 
away on January 30, 2022, just 2 weeks from her 85th birthday.She attended school at a country school just west of Oakley and 
graduated from Oakley High School with the class of 1955, the first 
class to graduate in Oakley’s new high school.&nbsp;On October 28, 1956, Elaine was united in marriage to her high school
 sweetheart, Richard H. Tustin, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Oakley.&nbsp; 
They began their nearly 58 years of married life on the family farm 10 
miles southeast of Gove, KS, which had been tended by the Tustin family 
since 1900.&nbsp; Elaine was very proud to have continued living on the farm 
until her final days.&nbsp;Elaine was active for many years in the Modern Homemakers Club and the neighborhood Sew &amp; So Club.Elaine was a member of the Gove United Methodist Church and very 
active in the UMW, holding several offices throughout the years.&nbsp; She 
was very involved with the youth of the church as the leader of the Jr. 
Choir and enjoyed sharing flannel board bible stories at VBS and 
anything else she was called upon to do.&nbsp; She was the church organist 
for many years and passed on her musical talent to her daughters and 
also taught piano lessons.&nbsp; Elaine was very strong in her faith and 
always looked at the positive side of every situation.&nbsp; She was a very 
strong willed, determined, and independent lady until the very end, 
never wanting to be a burden to anyone.Elaine was a very creative person and loved making items for the 
church bazaar for many years.&nbsp; She spent hours doing counted-cross 
stitch and crocheting, making an afghan for each of her grandkids.In 1975, Elaine and Richard both took flying lessons to get their 
pilots licenses. She wanted to be able to land the plane if something 
happened to Richard and he needed her knowledge to pass the tests.&nbsp; He 
was thrilled when his test score was higher than hers.&nbsp;Elaine and Richard loved spontaneous road trips to see the 
countryside and go to collectible shows, whether it was guns, cars, 
airplanes, or dishes.&nbsp; Richard’s main goal was to see how far they could
 travel by nightfall and see as many new sights as possible.&nbsp; They tried
 every summer to take a family vacation and their children have many 
fond memories of the states they traveled.&nbsp;Elaine will be dearly missed by her family and friends.&nbsp; Survivors 
include her children; Jana and husband, Shawn Huse, Mankato, MN; Wayde 
Tustin and wife, Cindy, Gove, KS; Jill and husband, Mark Bosse, 
Grainfield, KS;&nbsp; Grandchildren; Kadie (Huse) and husband, Alex Taft, 
West Windsor, VT; Emily (Huse) and husband, Jared Wangen, Minneapolis, 
MN; Rebecca Huse, Mankato, MN; Taylor (Tustin) and husband, Wade 
Niermeier, Hoxie, KS; Evan Tustin, Manhattan, KS; Kyle Shaw, Grinnell, 
KS; Dayna (Shaw) and husband, Jonathan Alexander, Bird City, KS; great 
granddaughter, Brooklyn Alexander, Bird City, KS; sister, Betty 
Pinkston, Greeley, CO; sisters-in-law, Cherrie Clark, Oakley, KS; 
Carolyn Smith, Wichita, KS; and brother-in-law, Don Bland, McPherson, 
KS.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, in October of 
2014; infant daughter, Jannine Elaine in 1959; her parents; brother, 
Robert Clark; sister-in-law, Berniece Bland; brothers-in-law, Kenneth 
Pinkston, Don Smith, and Conard Rose.Funeral Service will be held at the United Methodist Church, 
Grainfield on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. followed by 
burial&nbsp; in the Gove Cemetery at 1:00 p.m.&nbsp; Visitation will be held at 
Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter on Friday, February 4, 2022, from 5:00 to 
7:00 p.m.Memorial Contributions may be given to the Elaine Tustin Memorial Fund.

Elaine Carol Tustin

Steven Ray Renz, of Lakin, Kansas, a loving husband, father, 
grandfather, son, brother, and friend, passed away suddenly at the age 
of 62. 
 He was the first of three boys born to Arlyn and Gloria 
(Cunningham) Renz on August 27, 1959, in La Crosse, Kansas. He was a 1977 
graduate of Otis Bison High School and attended Barton County Community 
College. Steve married the love of his life, Donna Cheryl Coen, in Rush 
Center, Kansas on April 26, 1980. They were blessed with 41 years 
together and three children. 
 Steve enjoyed hunting, woodworking, gardening, and restoring his 
high school car, a 1972 Cuda. But his greatest joy was doing anything 
and everything with and for his grandkids. He was the center, the rock, 
of his family, and he will be greatly missed. He was the General Manager
 of Turnkey Computer Systems and was very dedicated to his job and those
 he worked with. He was a member of Pheasants Forever, the Lakin Gun 
Club, and Cornerstone Church. 
 He was preceded in death by his beloved father Arlyn Renz, and a grandson Colby Wozencraft. 
 Survivors include his wife Donna Renz of the home; daughters Megan 
Wozencraft (Dewayne) of Lakin, KS, Janelle Rush of Winfield, KS, and son
 Justin (Krista) Renz of Holcomb, KS; grandchildren Devin and Dylan 
Wozencraft, Aden, Lukien, and Marek Rush, and Sawyer, Emmika, and Zayden
 Renz; mother, Gloria Renz of Albert, KS; brothers Kevin (Diane) Renz of
 Great Bend, KS, and Darrin (Cindy) Renz of Laurel, MS. He also leaves 
behind many nieces, nephews, and friends to remember him. 
 A memorial for Steve will be held at the Cornerstone Church in 
Garden City, KS at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 5th, 2022. Graveside 
services at the Lakin Cemetery will follow. There will be a gathering at
 the Lakin Memorial Building afterward for anyone who would like to 
join. Friends may call from Noon to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Garnand 
Funeral Home in Lakin, Kansas. 
 Steve strongly believed in mentoring the future hunters of the 
world. Memorials to help sponsor youth hunts and education may be given
 in lieu of flowers to the Steve Renz Young Hunters Memorial Fund in 
care of Garnand Funeral Home of Lakin.&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/2022/2/1643745663207.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Steven Ray Renz, of Lakin, Kansas, a loving husband, father, 
grandfather, son, brother, and friend, passed away suddenly at the age 
of 62. 
 He was the first of three boys born to Arlyn and Gloria 
(Cunningham) Renz on August 27, 1959, in La Crosse, Kansas. He was a 1977 
graduate of Otis Bison High School and attended Barton County Community 
College. Steve married the love of his life, Donna Cheryl Coen, in Rush 
Center, Kansas on April 26, 1980. They were blessed with 41 years 
together and three children. 
 Steve enjoyed hunting, woodworking, gardening, and restoring his 
high school car, a 1972 Cuda. But his greatest joy was doing anything 
and everything with and for his grandkids. He was the center, the rock, 
of his family, and he will be greatly missed. He was the General Manager
 of Turnkey Computer Systems and was very dedicated to his job and those
 he worked with. He was a member of Pheasants Forever, the Lakin Gun 
Club, and Cornerstone Church. 
 He was preceded in death by his beloved father Arlyn Renz, and a grandson Colby Wozencraft. 
 Survivors include his wife Donna Renz of the home; daughters Megan 
Wozencraft (Dewayne) of Lakin, KS, Janelle Rush of Winfield, KS, and son
 Justin (Krista) Renz of Holcomb, KS; grandchildren Devin and Dylan 
Wozencraft, Aden, Lukien, and Marek Rush, and Sawyer, Emmika, and Zayden
 Renz; mother, Gloria Renz of Albert, KS; brothers Kevin (Diane) Renz of
 Great Bend, KS, and Darrin (Cindy) Renz of Laurel, MS. He also leaves 
behind many nieces, nephews, and friends to remember him. 
 A memorial for Steve will be held at the Cornerstone Church in 
Garden City, KS at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 5th, 2022. Graveside 
services at the Lakin Cemetery will follow. There will be a gathering at
 the Lakin Memorial Building afterward for anyone who would like to 
join. Friends may call from Noon to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Garnand 
Funeral Home in Lakin, Kansas. 
 Steve strongly believed in mentoring the future hunters of the 
world. Memorials to help sponsor youth hunts and education may be given
 in lieu of flowers to the Steve Renz Young Hunters Memorial Fund in 
care of Garnand Funeral Home of Lakin.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Steven Ray Renz

Rural Long Island resident Charlene K. Ross passed away Jan. 31, 
2022, at her home at the age of 74.&nbsp; She was born July 17, 1947, in Harlan
 County, NE, the daughter of Charles &amp; Dorothy (Petitjean) Gehrig.

Survivors include her husband Keith of the home; her son Doug of Long
 Island; 3 daughters: Monica Cole of Long Island, Staci Montgomery of 
Almena &amp; Melissa McClain of Long Island; 2 sisters, Donna Blum of 
Mesa, AZ &amp; Libby Miller of Plainville; 10 grandchildren &amp; 5 
great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 4, at 2:00 p.m. in the Long
 Island United Methodist Church with Pastor Ted Stapleton &amp; Jeff 
Miller officiating.&nbsp; The service will be streamed live on the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the 
Long Island Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 12:00 to 9:00 Wed. &amp; 9:00 to 4:00 
Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 6:00
 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Long Island United Methodist Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Long Island Library or to Phillips County Home Health.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1643745590492.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Rural Long Island resident Charlene K. Ross passed away Jan. 31, 
2022, at her home at the age of 74.&nbsp; She was born July 17, 1947, in Harlan
 County, NE, the daughter of Charles &amp; Dorothy (Petitjean) Gehrig.Survivors include her husband Keith of the home; her son Doug of Long
 Island; 3 daughters: Monica Cole of Long Island, Staci Montgomery of 
Almena &amp; Melissa McClain of Long Island; 2 sisters, Donna Blum of 
Mesa, AZ &amp; Libby Miller of Plainville; 10 grandchildren &amp; 5 
great grandchildren.Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 4, at 2:00 p.m. in the Long
 Island United Methodist Church with Pastor Ted Stapleton &amp; Jeff 
Miller officiating.&nbsp; The service will be streamed live on the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the 
Long Island Cemetery.Visitation will be from 12:00 to 9:00 Wed. &amp; 9:00 to 4:00 
Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 6:00
 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Long Island United Methodist Church.Memorial contributions may be made to the Long Island Library or to Phillips County Home Health.

Charlene K. Ross

Kenneth C. Dreher, 87, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022, at his home.

Kenneth was born September 17, 1934, in La Crosse, Kansas, the son of
 Frank and Regina (Zimmerman) Dreher.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident of 
Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; A 1952 graduate of La Crosse Rural High School, La
 Crosse, Kansas, he was a mechanic for Staab &amp; Bunker, La Crosse, 
Kansas, for&nbsp; 12 ½&nbsp; years, and Dechant Motor Co., Inc., La Crosse, 
Kansas, for 30 years before his retirement.

He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

Kenneth enjoyed sports, especially fantasy baseball, and his beloved KU Jayhawk’s basketball.

On June 3, 1954, he married Viola M. Jacobs at St. Michael’s Catholic
 Church, La Crosse, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death July 29, 1991.

Survivors include:&nbsp; his daughter, Debra “Debbie” Herrman (Dave), 
Hays, Kansas; two grandchildren, Keith Herrman (Jaime), Omaha, Nebraska,
 and Jennifer Baruelo (Dominic), Staten Island, New York; four great 
grandchildren, Olivia Herrman, Omaha, Nebraska, Colin Herrman, Omaha, 
Nebraska, Brynlee Baruelo, Staten Island, New York, and Payton Baruelo, 
Staten Island, New York; and one brother, Elmer Dreher, Hays, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a son, Donald 
Dreher; two brothers, Victor Dreher, and Larry Dreher; an infant sister,
 Firma Dreher; and one sister, Edna Kreutzer.

Church visitation will be Friday, February 4, 2022, from 10:00 A.M. 
to 10:50 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Friday, February 4, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at 
St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Stephen 
Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, 
La Crosse, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to St. 
Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, or Rush County Memorial 
Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.

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

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

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Kenneth C. Dreher, 87, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022, at his home.Kenneth was born September 17, 1934, in La Crosse, Kansas, the son of
 Frank and Regina (Zimmerman) Dreher.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident of 
Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; A 1952 graduate of La Crosse Rural High School, La
 Crosse, Kansas, he was a mechanic for Staab &amp; Bunker, La Crosse, 
Kansas, for&nbsp; 12 ½&nbsp; years, and Dechant Motor Co., Inc., La Crosse, 
Kansas, for 30 years before his retirement.He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.Kenneth enjoyed sports, especially fantasy baseball, and his beloved KU Jayhawk’s basketball.On June 3, 1954, he married Viola M. Jacobs at St. Michael’s Catholic
 Church, La Crosse, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death July 29, 1991.Survivors include:&nbsp; his daughter, Debra “Debbie” Herrman (Dave), 
Hays, Kansas; two grandchildren, Keith Herrman (Jaime), Omaha, Nebraska,
 and Jennifer Baruelo (Dominic), Staten Island, New York; four great 
grandchildren, Olivia Herrman, Omaha, Nebraska, Colin Herrman, Omaha, 
Nebraska, Brynlee Baruelo, Staten Island, New York, and Payton Baruelo, 
Staten Island, New York; and one brother, Elmer Dreher, Hays, Kansas.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a son, Donald 
Dreher; two brothers, Victor Dreher, and Larry Dreher; an infant sister,
 Firma Dreher; and one sister, Edna Kreutzer.Church visitation will be Friday, February 4, 2022, from 10:00 A.M. 
to 10:50 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.Funeral service will be Friday, February 4, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at 
St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Stephen 
Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, 
La Crosse, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to St. 
Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, or Rush County Memorial 
Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Kenneth C. Dreher

Martha Louise Batman, 80, passed away on January 31, 2022, at Via 
Christ St. Francis, Wichita, Kansas. She was born on April 18, 1941, at 
Codell, Kansas, to Stewart &amp; Josie Edna (VanHouton) McAdoo. Martha 
married Charles Batman on April 01, 1960 at Russell, Kansas.&nbsp;

A lifetime area resident in Barton, Russell and Rush counties, she 
worked for years as a custodian in USD 403. Martha was a member of the 
United Methodist Church in Otis, Kansas.

Survivors include her husband of the home; a son Brian (Cindy) Batman
 of Great Bend, Kansas; a daughter, Shelly (Chuck) Nelson of Blue Eye, 
Missouri; six grandchildren, Jessica Berg, Melissa Berg (Matt), Charlie 
(Shelby) Nelson, Joshua (Caitlin) Nelson, Sam (Anna) Nelson, Zach (Anna)
 Nelson; fifteen great-grandchildren, Maddyson, Havyn, Shaili, Triston, 
Taybree, Kirstyn, Mason, Maddux, Hayden, Hallie, Braydon, Kailyn, Ryker,
 Talynn, Theo; five sisters, Josie Doty of Russell, Kansas, Evelyn 
Monroe of McPherson, Kansas, Ruby Coleman and Mary Pollock, both of 
Oklahoma, and Edna Coyle of Topeka, Kansas; two brothers, Bill McAdoo 
and Larry McAdoo, both of Russell, Kansas. She is preceded in death by 
her parents; a sister, Alice Zordel; and two brothers, Leslie McAdoo and
 Stewart McAdoo.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral 
service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, February 11, 2022, at Bryant 
Funeral Home with Pastor Ken Gray presiding. In lieu of flowers, 
memorials can be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Martha Louise Batman, 80, passed away on January 31, 2022, at Via 
Christ St. Francis, Wichita, Kansas. She was born on April 18, 1941, at 
Codell, Kansas, to Stewart &amp; Josie Edna (VanHouton) McAdoo. Martha 
married Charles Batman on April 01, 1960 at Russell, Kansas.&nbsp;A lifetime area resident in Barton, Russell and Rush counties, she 
worked for years as a custodian in USD 403. Martha was a member of the 
United Methodist Church in Otis, Kansas.Survivors include her husband of the home; a son Brian (Cindy) Batman
 of Great Bend, Kansas; a daughter, Shelly (Chuck) Nelson of Blue Eye, 
Missouri; six grandchildren, Jessica Berg, Melissa Berg (Matt), Charlie 
(Shelby) Nelson, Joshua (Caitlin) Nelson, Sam (Anna) Nelson, Zach (Anna)
 Nelson; fifteen great-grandchildren, Maddyson, Havyn, Shaili, Triston, 
Taybree, Kirstyn, Mason, Maddux, Hayden, Hallie, Braydon, Kailyn, Ryker,
 Talynn, Theo; five sisters, Josie Doty of Russell, Kansas, Evelyn 
Monroe of McPherson, Kansas, Ruby Coleman and Mary Pollock, both of 
Oklahoma, and Edna Coyle of Topeka, Kansas; two brothers, Bill McAdoo 
and Larry McAdoo, both of Russell, Kansas. She is preceded in death by 
her parents; a sister, Alice Zordel; and two brothers, Leslie McAdoo and
 Stewart McAdoo.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral 
service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, February 11, 2022, at Bryant 
Funeral Home with Pastor Ken Gray presiding. In lieu of flowers, 
memorials can be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

Martha Louise Batman

Clifton Leon “Cliff” Riggs Sr., 85, 
Hays, died Saturday, January 29, 2022, at the Hays Good Samaritan 
Center.&nbsp; He was born October 26, 1936, in Dennison, Texas the son of 
Corine (West) Riggs-Branch.&nbsp; 

Cliff graduated from Yuba, Oklahoma, High 
School in 1955 and was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army serving with the 
second battalion, 180th infantry.&nbsp; He was a salesman for Tennison 
Brothers for many years, serving his customers’ needs for quality 
building products across six states.&nbsp; On July 6, 1963, he was united in 
marriage to Mary A. Brungardt at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays.&nbsp; He
 was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, the 
third-degree Knights of Columbus council #6984, the Bishop Cunningham 
Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, the Hays American Legion, and the 
Ellis Golf Course.&nbsp; He enjoyed golfing with friends and couples golf, 
building and fixing golf clubs, and was an excellent handyman, able to 
fix almost anything for friends and family.&nbsp; He possessed a beautiful 
voice and passion for singing at a young age and that matured into 
singing for numerous weddings, funerals, anniversaries, and masses at 
his church.&nbsp; In addition to being an avid KU Basketball fan, Cliff was 
honest, hardworking, and a true man of integrity who loved his family 
and especially loved his grandchildren, giving them horsey rides, 
playing Santa at Christmas, and taking them fishing.

Survivors include his wife Mary, of 
Hays, three sons:&nbsp; Jeffrey Riggs of Wichita, Clifton Riggs, Jr. and wife
 Ramona of Hutchinson, and Cory Riggs of Tulsa, OK, a daughter:&nbsp; 
Michelle Whitlow of Oklahoma City, two brothers:&nbsp; Jack Branch and wife 
Cynthia of Salinas, CA and Roy Newman Branch and wife Vickie of Hendrix,
 OK, eleven grandchildren:&nbsp; Justin Riggs and wife Darcie, Aaron Riggs, 
Clifton Riggs, III and wife Sara, Dominic Riggs, Charles Whitlow, Corine
 Cammack and husband Dillon, Taylor Riggs, Sara Riggs, Ashley Riggs, 
Samantha Riggs, and Alley Riggs, eight great grandchildren: Atlas, Iris,
 Margot, Tre, Zeke, Braxton, Avyana, and Matthew, and one on the way in 
April.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Corine Branch, and a great grandson, Corbin Michael Whitlow.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow
 with military honors by the Hays VFW #9076 Honor Guard in St. Joseph 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 on Friday, 
February 11, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and on Saturday 
from 9:00 am until service time at the church.&nbsp; A vigil service will be 
at 6:30 pm on Friday followed by a combined third and fourth-degree 
Knights of Columbus rosary.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Heart
 of Mary Catholic Church building fund.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of 
Cliff may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Clifton Leon “Cliff” Riggs Sr., 85, 
Hays, died Saturday, January 29, 2022, at the Hays Good Samaritan 
Center.&nbsp; He was born October 26, 1936, in Dennison, Texas the son of 
Corine (West) Riggs-Branch.&nbsp; Cliff graduated from Yuba, Oklahoma, High 
School in 1955 and was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army serving with the 
second battalion, 180th infantry.&nbsp; He was a salesman for Tennison 
Brothers for many years, serving his customers’ needs for quality 
building products across six states.&nbsp; On July 6, 1963, he was united in 
marriage to Mary A. Brungardt at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays.&nbsp; He
 was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, the 
third-degree Knights of Columbus council #6984, the Bishop Cunningham 
Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, the Hays American Legion, and the 
Ellis Golf Course.&nbsp; He enjoyed golfing with friends and couples golf, 
building and fixing golf clubs, and was an excellent handyman, able to 
fix almost anything for friends and family.&nbsp; He possessed a beautiful 
voice and passion for singing at a young age and that matured into 
singing for numerous weddings, funerals, anniversaries, and masses at 
his church.&nbsp; In addition to being an avid KU Basketball fan, Cliff was 
honest, hardworking, and a true man of integrity who loved his family 
and especially loved his grandchildren, giving them horsey rides, 
playing Santa at Christmas, and taking them fishing.Survivors include his wife Mary, of 
Hays, three sons:&nbsp; Jeffrey Riggs of Wichita, Clifton Riggs, Jr. and wife
 Ramona of Hutchinson, and Cory Riggs of Tulsa, OK, a daughter:&nbsp; 
Michelle Whitlow of Oklahoma City, two brothers:&nbsp; Jack Branch and wife 
Cynthia of Salinas, CA and Roy Newman Branch and wife Vickie of Hendrix,
 OK, eleven grandchildren:&nbsp; Justin Riggs and wife Darcie, Aaron Riggs, 
Clifton Riggs, III and wife Sara, Dominic Riggs, Charles Whitlow, Corine
 Cammack and husband Dillon, Taylor Riggs, Sara Riggs, Ashley Riggs, 
Samantha Riggs, and Alley Riggs, eight great grandchildren: Atlas, Iris,
 Margot, Tre, Zeke, Braxton, Avyana, and Matthew, and one on the way in 
April.He was preceded in death by his mother, Corine Branch, and a great grandson, Corbin Michael Whitlow.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow
 with military honors by the Hays VFW #9076 Honor Guard in St. Joseph 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 on Friday, 
February 11, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and on Saturday 
from 9:00 am until service time at the church.&nbsp; A vigil service will be 
at 6:30 pm on Friday followed by a combined third and fourth-degree 
Knights of Columbus rosary.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Heart
 of Mary Catholic Church building fund.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of 
Cliff may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Clifton Leon 'Cliff' Riggs Sr.

Rita Joan Hrabe, Stockton, KS, passed away on January 30, 2022, at the 
Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, KS, at the age of 86. She was 
born on July 28, 1935, to Ray and Vera (Arrington) Schindler in Rooks 
County, KS. Rita married Eugene Hrabe on August 19, 1952, in Stockton. 
They were blessed with 3 children: Debbie, Dennis, and Dean.
 Rita was a homemaker and farmwife. She kept busy milking cows, 
raising and dressing chickens, gardening, sewing, cooking, and baking. 
She was known for her homemade bread and noodles. She loved helping at 
the Rooks County Free Fair, watching her grandkids show their animals, 
and taking pictures. Rita also assisted in the Open Class Building with 
the food judging for many years. She was always a good sport with her 
grandkids’ April Fools pranks each year. She was a member of the 
Christian Church where she and Eugene were married. 
 Rita is survived by her children Debbie Inglsbee (Leo) and Dean 
Hrabe (Marcia) of Stockton; brothers, Kermit Schindler (Barbara) of 
Stockton, Louis Schindler of Hill City, KS, Marvin Schindler of Goddard,
 KS, Henry Schindler of Great Bend, KS, and Kenneth Schindler of Topeka,
 KS; sisters, Avis Look (Lester) of Hays, KS, Zoe Hrabe (Normand) of 
Stockton, and Marilyn Miller (Dwight) of Stockton; 5 grandchildren, 
Weston Inglsbee (Courtney) of WaKeeney, KS, Wade Inglsbee (Jacque) of 
Stockton, Whitney Inglsbee of Stockton, Courtney Flower (Logan) of 
Stockton, and Cody Hrabe (Paige) of Plainville, KS; and 9 
great-grandchildren, Taylor, Tanner, Kinley, Lexi, Owen, Cole, Lauren, 
Rylan and Braxton.
 She is preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Vera; husband, 
Eugene; son, Dennis Hrabe; and brothers, Junior, Charles, and Richard 
Schindler. 
 It isn’t the farm that makes the farmer’s wife; it’s the love, hard 
work, dedication, faith, and character. Rita was all these things and 
more. She set for us an example and passed on to us the values of hard 
work, noble character, and devout love for her children, grandchildren, 
great-grandchildren, family, and friends. As a loving, caring mother and
 sister, her family, the farm, and the land was most important to her; 
and although she has now gone home to be with her Lord, the legacy of 
her love, laughter, and joy will live in our hearts and memories 
forever.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 4, 2022, at 2PM, 
at the funeral home in Stockton. Visitation will be Thursday, 4PM until 
8PM with the family receiving friends 6-7:30PM at the funeral home. 
Memorials are suggested to VFW Auxiliary or Rooks Co Fair Board and may 
be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, 
KS 67669.

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 </figure>Rita Joan Hrabe, Stockton, KS, passed away on January 30, 2022, at the 
Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, KS, at the age of 86. She was 
born on July 28, 1935, to Ray and Vera (Arrington) Schindler in Rooks 
County, KS. Rita married Eugene Hrabe on August 19, 1952, in Stockton. 
They were blessed with 3 children: Debbie, Dennis, and Dean.
 Rita was a homemaker and farmwife. She kept busy milking cows, 
raising and dressing chickens, gardening, sewing, cooking, and baking. 
She was known for her homemade bread and noodles. She loved helping at 
the Rooks County Free Fair, watching her grandkids show their animals, 
and taking pictures. Rita also assisted in the Open Class Building with 
the food judging for many years. She was always a good sport with her 
grandkids’ April Fools pranks each year. She was a member of the 
Christian Church where she and Eugene were married. 
 Rita is survived by her children Debbie Inglsbee (Leo) and Dean 
Hrabe (Marcia) of Stockton; brothers, Kermit Schindler (Barbara) of 
Stockton, Louis Schindler of Hill City, KS, Marvin Schindler of Goddard,
 KS, Henry Schindler of Great Bend, KS, and Kenneth Schindler of Topeka,
 KS; sisters, Avis Look (Lester) of Hays, KS, Zoe Hrabe (Normand) of 
Stockton, and Marilyn Miller (Dwight) of Stockton; 5 grandchildren, 
Weston Inglsbee (Courtney) of WaKeeney, KS, Wade Inglsbee (Jacque) of 
Stockton, Whitney Inglsbee of Stockton, Courtney Flower (Logan) of 
Stockton, and Cody Hrabe (Paige) of Plainville, KS; and 9 
great-grandchildren, Taylor, Tanner, Kinley, Lexi, Owen, Cole, Lauren, 
Rylan and Braxton.
 She is preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Vera; husband, 
Eugene; son, Dennis Hrabe; and brothers, Junior, Charles, and Richard 
Schindler. 
 It isn’t the farm that makes the farmer’s wife; it’s the love, hard 
work, dedication, faith, and character. Rita was all these things and 
more. She set for us an example and passed on to us the values of hard 
work, noble character, and devout love for her children, grandchildren, 
great-grandchildren, family, and friends. As a loving, caring mother and
 sister, her family, the farm, and the land was most important to her; 
and although she has now gone home to be with her Lord, the legacy of 
her love, laughter, and joy will live in our hearts and memories 
forever.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 4, 2022, at 2PM, 
at the funeral home in Stockton. Visitation will be Thursday, 4PM until 
8PM with the family receiving friends 6-7:30PM at the funeral home. 
Memorials are suggested to VFW Auxiliary or Rooks Co Fair Board and may 
be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, 
KS 67669.

Rita Joan Hrabe

Dr. William Franklin Harrison of Kansas City Kansas passed January 
23, 2022, at 87. He was&nbsp;born February 13, 1934, to William Franklin and 
Winnie Faye (Shetler) Harrison of Hoisington, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by; former wife, Shirley, sons, Clay Anthony and Lance Diego Harrison.

He is survived by; daughter, Pam Harrison Redetzke of Hoisington and 
son, Shane Harrison of Kansas City; grandchildren, Tanna Redetzke Vine 
(Dustin), Terry Redetzke (Sandy) and Amanda Redetzke; 
great-grandchildren, Maleah, Westin, and Myles Vine, Grace, Sydney, and 
Carter Redetzke.

Dr. Harrison graduated from Hoisington High school in 1952, the 
University of Kansas in 1961, and University of Kansas Medical School in
 1965. Completed internship 1966-67. He moved to Las Vegas Nevada in 
1967 where he practiced Family Medicine until 1983, after which he took a
 2 ½ year sabbatical to travel. His love of medicine took him back to 
practice medicine in his home state. He last practiced in Columbus 
Kansas. He retired in 2007 and pursued his travels and much time with 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 5, 2022, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, with Pastor Don Fisher 
presiding. Inurnment will follow in Hoisington Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Sloan Summerfield Scholarship at Kansas 
University in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Dr. William Franklin Harrison of Kansas City Kansas passed January 
23, 2022, at 87. He was&nbsp;born February 13, 1934, to William Franklin and 
Winnie Faye (Shetler) Harrison of Hoisington, Kansas.He was preceded in death by; former wife, Shirley, sons, Clay Anthony and Lance Diego Harrison.He is survived by; daughter, Pam Harrison Redetzke of Hoisington and 
son, Shane Harrison of Kansas City; grandchildren, Tanna Redetzke Vine 
(Dustin), Terry Redetzke (Sandy) and Amanda Redetzke; 
great-grandchildren, Maleah, Westin, and Myles Vine, Grace, Sydney, and 
Carter Redetzke.Dr. Harrison graduated from Hoisington High school in 1952, the 
University of Kansas in 1961, and University of Kansas Medical School in
 1965. Completed internship 1966-67. He moved to Las Vegas Nevada in 
1967 where he practiced Family Medicine until 1983, after which he took a
 2 ½ year sabbatical to travel. His love of medicine took him back to 
practice medicine in his home state. He last practiced in Columbus 
Kansas. He retired in 2007 and pursued his travels and much time with 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Memorial service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 5, 2022, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, with Pastor Don Fisher 
presiding. Inurnment will follow in Hoisington Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the Sloan Summerfield Scholarship at Kansas 
University in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

Dr. William Franklin Harrison

Mary A. Smolik, age 56 years, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away on 
Sunday morning, January 30, 2022, at her home in Great Bend.&nbsp; Mary was 
born on May 16, 1965, at Hoisington, Kansas, to Gerald Wayne and Sally 
Bella (Diaz) Ochs. &nbsp;She grew up in Otis, Kansas, and graduated from 
Otis-Bison High School in 1983.&nbsp; 

Mary was a resident of Great Bend since
 1992 and was united in marriage to Steven R. Smolik on May 26, 1995, in 
Great Bend.&nbsp; In addition to being a homemaker, Mary read a lot of books 
and enjoyed watching WWE wrestling and cooking shows on television.&nbsp; She
 also loved spending time with her grandson Ladonte.

Mary is survived by her husband, Steven R. Smolik of Great Bend, 
Kansas; three sons:&nbsp; Jonathan (&amp; Trish) Velasquez of Salina, Kansas,
 Justin Zadoka of Great Bend, Kansas, and Steven R. (&amp; Abby) 
Velasquez of Salina, Kansas; one daughter, Tashina M. Diaz (&amp; 
Michael Carter) of Wichita, Kansas; eight grandchildren; one sister, 
Kathleen (&amp; Eric) Franzen of Great Bend, Kansas; and a great-uncle, 
Robert Ochs of Hayward, California; and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Mary 
was preceded in death by her parents; her mother-in-law and 
father-in-law, Doris and Matthew Smolik; one granddaughter, Aliayah 
Carter; and two nephews, Chris Smolik and Michael Cox.

Cremation has been chosen, and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials may be made in care of the family. Charter Funerals-Great Bend is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Mary A. Smolik, age 56 years, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away on 
Sunday morning, January 30, 2022, at her home in Great Bend.&nbsp; Mary was 
born on May 16, 1965, at Hoisington, Kansas, to Gerald Wayne and Sally 
Bella (Diaz) Ochs. &nbsp;She grew up in Otis, Kansas, and graduated from 
Otis-Bison High School in 1983.&nbsp; Mary was a resident of Great Bend since
 1992 and was united in marriage to Steven R. Smolik on May 26, 1995, in 
Great Bend.&nbsp; In addition to being a homemaker, Mary read a lot of books 
and enjoyed watching WWE wrestling and cooking shows on television.&nbsp; She
 also loved spending time with her grandson Ladonte.Mary is survived by her husband, Steven R. Smolik of Great Bend, 
Kansas; three sons:&nbsp; Jonathan (&amp; Trish) Velasquez of Salina, Kansas,
 Justin Zadoka of Great Bend, Kansas, and Steven R. (&amp; Abby) 
Velasquez of Salina, Kansas; one daughter, Tashina M. Diaz (&amp; 
Michael Carter) of Wichita, Kansas; eight grandchildren; one sister, 
Kathleen (&amp; Eric) Franzen of Great Bend, Kansas; and a great-uncle, 
Robert Ochs of Hayward, California; and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Mary 
was preceded in death by her parents; her mother-in-law and 
father-in-law, Doris and Matthew Smolik; one granddaughter, Aliayah 
Carter; and two nephews, Chris Smolik and Michael Cox.Cremation has been chosen, and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials may be made in care of the family. Charter Funerals-Great Bend is in charge of arrangements.

Mary A. Smolik

Alta M. Michaelis, age 83, of Hays, KS, formerly of Independence, Mo., passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. 
 A memorial celebration of life will be held at a later date with 
inurnment in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Independence, KS. Memorial 
contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church in 
Independence or VFW Post 1186 and sent to Zach Webb Family Funeral 
Service, 1475 S. 10th, Independence, KS 67301. 
 Alta Marie Michaelis was born June 9, 1938, in Laramie, Wyoming, to 
Vern and Velma (Orton) Miller. The family moved to Cherryvale, KS, and 
Alta graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1956. She attended 
business school in Independence before receiving her paralegal 
certificate from Pittsburg State University. She worked for Sinclair 
Pipeline Company and later Arco Pipeline Company as Secretary to Vice 
President and Chief Counsel. She also worked for Vico Group in 
Independence. She was an active member of the First United Methodist 
Church, the Order of the Eastern Star and a lifetime member of the 
V.F.W. Ladies Auxilary. Alta married Mick Michaelis on March 21, 1970, in
 Independence. Mr. Michaelis passed away November 24, 2002.
 Survivors of Alta M. Michaelis include; Her daughter, Kristin 
Hernandez (Anthony) of Hays, KS. Four grandchildren Nick Hernandez 
(Hannah) of Topeka, KS, Ryan Hernandez, Ashton Hernandez, Lindsey 
Hernandez all of Hays, KS. One sister Alyce Ferrell of Kiowa, KS. 
 She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Don Miller and brother-in-law Tommy Ferrell.
 The family of Alta Michaelis has entrusted the arrangement of the 
services to Zach and Dee Webb of locally-owned Zach Webb Family Funeral 
Service of Independence.

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 </figure>Alta M. Michaelis, age 83, of Hays, KS, formerly of Independence, Mo., passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. 
 A memorial celebration of life will be held at a later date with 
inurnment in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Independence, KS. Memorial 
contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church in 
Independence or VFW Post 1186 and sent to Zach Webb Family Funeral 
Service, 1475 S. 10th, Independence, KS 67301. 
 Alta Marie Michaelis was born June 9, 1938, in Laramie, Wyoming, to 
Vern and Velma (Orton) Miller. The family moved to Cherryvale, KS, and 
Alta graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1956. She attended 
business school in Independence before receiving her paralegal 
certificate from Pittsburg State University. She worked for Sinclair 
Pipeline Company and later Arco Pipeline Company as Secretary to Vice 
President and Chief Counsel. She also worked for Vico Group in 
Independence. She was an active member of the First United Methodist 
Church, the Order of the Eastern Star and a lifetime member of the 
V.F.W. Ladies Auxilary. Alta married Mick Michaelis on March 21, 1970, in
 Independence. Mr. Michaelis passed away November 24, 2002.
 Survivors of Alta M. Michaelis include; Her daughter, Kristin 
Hernandez (Anthony) of Hays, KS. Four grandchildren Nick Hernandez 
(Hannah) of Topeka, KS, Ryan Hernandez, Ashton Hernandez, Lindsey 
Hernandez all of Hays, KS. One sister Alyce Ferrell of Kiowa, KS. 
 She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Don Miller and brother-in-law Tommy Ferrell.
 The family of Alta Michaelis has entrusted the arrangement of the 
services to Zach and Dee Webb of locally-owned Zach Webb Family Funeral 
Service of Independence.

Alta M. Michaelis

Leonard Rahjes, 74, born on July 12, 1947, in Smith Center, Kansas, died on January 26, 2022, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City after a valiant, months-long battle with lymphoma.&nbsp;

Leonard grew up on his family’s farm in the rural Agra-Kensington area and continued living on this homestead his whole life.&nbsp;

Leonard attended Agra High School and graduated in 1965. His work ethic helped establish a successful farming operation which was his lifelong work.&nbsp;

He was a member of St John Lutheran Church in Kensington.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In 1981, he was united in marriage to Genny (Robben) at St John Lutheran Church. To this union two children were born, Luke and Charyne.&nbsp;

Survivors include wife Genny, son Luke Rahjes of Kensington, Kansas; daughter Charyne (Kevin) Carranza and her two daughters Eliana and Viviana, of Topeka, Kansas; Brother Leland (Linda) Rahjes of Kensington, Kansas.&nbsp;

A celebration of life memorial service will be held Saturday, February 5, 2022, at 11:00 am at St. John Lutheran Church (North Church) in Kensington, KS officiated by Rev. Kathy Whitney and Rev. Lee Bennight. The service will be streamed on St John-ELCA Kensington’s Facebook page.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation in Leonard’s memory be made to: Morrison House, Salina KS or American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, Kansas City, MO or St John Lutheran Church. Checks can be made in care of the church, 708 N Main St, Kensington KS 66951

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 </figure>Leonard Rahjes, 74, born on July 12, 1947, in Smith Center, Kansas, died on January 26, 2022, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City after a valiant, months-long battle with lymphoma.&nbsp;Leonard grew up on his family’s farm in the rural Agra-Kensington area and continued living on this homestead his whole life.&nbsp;Leonard attended Agra High School and graduated in 1965. His work ethic helped establish a successful farming operation which was his lifelong work.&nbsp;He was a member of St John Lutheran Church in Kensington.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1981, he was united in marriage to Genny (Robben) at St John Lutheran Church. To this union two children were born, Luke and Charyne.&nbsp;Survivors include wife Genny, son Luke Rahjes of Kensington, Kansas; daughter Charyne (Kevin) Carranza and her two daughters Eliana and Viviana, of Topeka, Kansas; Brother Leland (Linda) Rahjes of Kensington, Kansas.&nbsp;A celebration of life memorial service will be held Saturday, February 5, 2022, at 11:00 am at St. John Lutheran Church (North Church) in Kensington, KS officiated by Rev. Kathy Whitney and Rev. Lee Bennight. The service will be streamed on St John-ELCA Kensington’s Facebook page.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation in Leonard’s memory be made to: Morrison House, Salina KS or American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, Kansas City, MO or St John Lutheran Church. Checks can be made in care of the church, 708 N Main St, Kensington KS 66951

Leonard Rahjes

Leland Steven Dix, 73, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Leland was born January 13, 1949, in Phillipsburg, Kansas, the son of Leonard F. and Lula Jane (Richardson) Dix.&nbsp; He grew up in Stockton and graduated from Stockton High School in 1967.

Leland was united in marriage to Ruth Schilowsky on January 31, 1970, in Stockton.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two children, Richard and Christina.&nbsp; Ruth preceded him in death on June 2, 1995.&nbsp; Later, Leland was united in marriage to Theresa (Hupfer) Seier Gardner on July 3, 2009.&nbsp; He was a life-long Kansas resident and they made their home in Ellis in 2014.

Leland was a farmer in his early years.&nbsp; He also was the owner and operator of Dix Trucking LLC from 2008 to 2016.&nbsp; He drove a truck for Conway Trucking and later Hess Services in Hays, where he worked up until the time of his death.&nbsp; He enjoyed watching westerns, playing board games with his grandchildren, and was an avid K-State and Dallas Cowboys football fan, and when younger enjoyed being involved with dirt track racing in Stockton.

Leland’s surviving family include his wife of twelve years, Theresa of the home; daughter, Christina Scheele (Travis) of Salina, Kansas; son, Richard Dix (Amy) of Stockton, Kansas; brother, Larry Dix (Nancy) of Agra, Kansas; sister, Candy Emery of Agra, Kansas; eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Leland was preceded in death by his parents, wife Ruth, daughter Angela (Gardner) Wiley and brother Leonard James Dix.

Celebration of Leland’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday, February 4, 2022 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; 

A memorial has been established as the Dix Grandchildren Education Fund.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Leland Steven Dix, 73, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.Leland was born January 13, 1949, in Phillipsburg, Kansas, the son of Leonard F. and Lula Jane (Richardson) Dix.&nbsp; He grew up in Stockton and graduated from Stockton High School in 1967.Leland was united in marriage to Ruth Schilowsky on January 31, 1970, in Stockton.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two children, Richard and Christina.&nbsp; Ruth preceded him in death on June 2, 1995.&nbsp; Later, Leland was united in marriage to Theresa (Hupfer) Seier Gardner on July 3, 2009.&nbsp; He was a life-long Kansas resident and they made their home in Ellis in 2014.Leland was a farmer in his early years.&nbsp; He also was the owner and operator of Dix Trucking LLC from 2008 to 2016.&nbsp; He drove a truck for Conway Trucking and later Hess Services in Hays, where he worked up until the time of his death.&nbsp; He enjoyed watching westerns, playing board games with his grandchildren, and was an avid K-State and Dallas Cowboys football fan, and when younger enjoyed being involved with dirt track racing in Stockton.Leland’s surviving family include his wife of twelve years, Theresa of the home; daughter, Christina Scheele (Travis) of Salina, Kansas; son, Richard Dix (Amy) of Stockton, Kansas; brother, Larry Dix (Nancy) of Agra, Kansas; sister, Candy Emery of Agra, Kansas; eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.Leland was preceded in death by his parents, wife Ruth, daughter Angela (Gardner) Wiley and brother Leonard James Dix.Celebration of Leland’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday, February 4, 2022 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; A memorial has been established as the Dix Grandchildren Education Fund.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Leland Steven Dix

Betty L. Davis, age 90, of Ulysses, Kansas, died Monday, January 31, 
2022, at The Ranch House in Garden City, Kansas. She was born December 
5, 1931, in Phillips County, Kansas, the daughter of William Theron and 
Thelma Louise (Kelly) Wyley. 
Betty grew up in Kirwin and graduated high school in 1949. She married
 Charles E. “Red” Davis on December 6, 1953, in Ulysses, Kansas. Betty 
first worked as a telephone operator and then retired in 1996 from 
Gibson’s Discount Center in Ulysses. She loved time spent with her 
family, and enjoyed going to the Grant County Senior Center, reading, 
working puzzles, crocheting and sewing. Betty was a member of the Bit 
&amp; Spur Club with her kids; and a member of the First United 
Methodist Church. 
Betty is survived by her sons, Jeff Davis of Garden City, Larry Davis 
and wife Cindy of Ulysses, and Andy Davis and wife Janet, of Liberal, 
Kansas; six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and two 
great-great-grandchildren. 
Betty is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Red in 1991; son, Troy Davis in 1972; and sister, Irmalee Bowen. 
Funeral service will be held Friday, February 4, 2022, at 10:00 AM at 
the First United Methodist Church in Ulysses with Reverend Todd Guinn 
officiating. Funeral service will be live streamed on Garnand Funeral 
Home Face Book page. Interment will follow at the Ulysses Cemetery. 
Visitation will be Thursday, February 3, 2022, from 2:00 PM until 8:00 
PM at Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses. Memorial contributions may be 
given to the Grant County Senior Center in care of Garnand Funeral Home,
 405 W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, KS 67880. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Betty L. Davis, age 90, of Ulysses, Kansas, died Monday, January 31, 
2022, at The Ranch House in Garden City, Kansas. She was born December 
5, 1931, in Phillips County, Kansas, the daughter of William Theron and 
Thelma Louise (Kelly) Wyley. 
Betty grew up in Kirwin and graduated high school in 1949. She married
 Charles E. “Red” Davis on December 6, 1953, in Ulysses, Kansas. Betty 
first worked as a telephone operator and then retired in 1996 from 
Gibson’s Discount Center in Ulysses. She loved time spent with her 
family, and enjoyed going to the Grant County Senior Center, reading, 
working puzzles, crocheting and sewing. Betty was a member of the Bit 
&amp; Spur Club with her kids; and a member of the First United 
Methodist Church. 
Betty is survived by her sons, Jeff Davis of Garden City, Larry Davis 
and wife Cindy of Ulysses, and Andy Davis and wife Janet, of Liberal, 
Kansas; six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and two 
great-great-grandchildren. 
Betty is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Red in 1991; son, Troy Davis in 1972; and sister, Irmalee Bowen. 
Funeral service will be held Friday, February 4, 2022, at 10:00 AM at 
the First United Methodist Church in Ulysses with Reverend Todd Guinn 
officiating. Funeral service will be live streamed on Garnand Funeral 
Home Face Book page. Interment will follow at the Ulysses Cemetery. 
Visitation will be Thursday, February 3, 2022, from 2:00 PM until 8:00 
PM at Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses. Memorial contributions may be 
given to the Grant County Senior Center in care of Garnand Funeral Home,
 405 W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, KS 67880. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Betty L. Davis

Donna Jean Schafer, age 88, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 in Ellis. Funeral services will be 10 AM Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis with Pastor John Morley III officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis. Visitation will be Friday 6 PM - 8 PM at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637 and Saturday 9 AM until service time at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to Christ Lutheran Church, Humane Society of the High Plains or Hays Veterinary Hospital. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a> A complete obituary is pending.

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 </figure>Donna Jean Schafer, age 88, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 in Ellis. Funeral services will be 10 AM Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis with Pastor John Morley III officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis. Visitation will be Friday 6 PM - 8 PM at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637 and Saturday 9 AM until service time at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to Christ Lutheran Church, Humane Society of the High Plains or Hays Veterinary Hospital. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a> A complete obituary is pending.

Donna Jean Schafer

Reta Jean Skubal was born on the 3rd of March, 1927, in McDonald, 
Kansas to C.O. "Chick" and Katie Hubbard. She went to her eternal Home 
on Saturday the 29th of January, 2022, at the age of 94.
 Jean attended Fort Hays State College as a music major where she met
 her future husband in the parlor of Custer Hall on Saturday, the 9th of
 November, 1946.
 She was united in marriage with Lumir Jess Skubal on the 8th of August, 1948 in the McDonald Federated Church.
 Jean dedicated the remainder of her life making a loving home for 
her husband and three children. A natural teacher, she loved 
instructing children as a substitute teacher and especially in the art 
of playing her favorite instrument - the piano. An angelic singer, Jean
 spent many years performing with the musical organization of Sweet 
Adelines and numerous choirs. She also loved baking delicious treats 
including lovely cakes for everyone, sewing beautiful clothing for her 
family, and spending hours in her flower gardens. Perhaps most of all, 
as a fervant follower of Jesus Christ, Jean prayed constantly and 
continuously for everyone she knew and many others who were unaware of 
the blessings she sent their way.
 Jean is survived by her brothers Harlan (wife Joan) and Rodney (wife
 Donna), sisters Vaulene and Janice, sister-in-law Phyllis; sons Steve 
and Gary (wife Robyn), son-in-law Lloyd; grandchildren Jessica, Andrya 
(husband Tom), Michael (wife Courtney), Noelle, Jackson, and Aeowynn; 
and great-grandchildren Jayvn, Alaina, Breanna, Mysteri, Jolene, Reveri,
 Aemeri, August, and Poppy. Jean was preceded in death by her parents 
and husband, brother Deroy (wife Phyllis), brothers-in-law Edward (wife 
Vaulene) and Gilbert (wife Janice), and daughter Sharon (husband Lloyd).
 Funeral service will be February 4, 2022, at 10:00AM in the Federated
 Church in McDonald, KS. Burial will be in Big Timber Cemetery. 
Condolence can be left at www.paulsfh.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Reta Jean Skubal was born on the 3rd of March, 1927, in McDonald, 
Kansas to C.O. "Chick" and Katie Hubbard. She went to her eternal Home 
on Saturday the 29th of January, 2022, at the age of 94.
 Jean attended Fort Hays State College as a music major where she met
 her future husband in the parlor of Custer Hall on Saturday, the 9th of
 November, 1946.
 She was united in marriage with Lumir Jess Skubal on the 8th of August, 1948 in the McDonald Federated Church.
 Jean dedicated the remainder of her life making a loving home for 
her husband and three children. A natural teacher, she loved 
instructing children as a substitute teacher and especially in the art 
of playing her favorite instrument - the piano. An angelic singer, Jean
 spent many years performing with the musical organization of Sweet 
Adelines and numerous choirs. She also loved baking delicious treats 
including lovely cakes for everyone, sewing beautiful clothing for her 
family, and spending hours in her flower gardens. Perhaps most of all, 
as a fervant follower of Jesus Christ, Jean prayed constantly and 
continuously for everyone she knew and many others who were unaware of 
the blessings she sent their way.
 Jean is survived by her brothers Harlan (wife Joan) and Rodney (wife
 Donna), sisters Vaulene and Janice, sister-in-law Phyllis; sons Steve 
and Gary (wife Robyn), son-in-law Lloyd; grandchildren Jessica, Andrya 
(husband Tom), Michael (wife Courtney), Noelle, Jackson, and Aeowynn; 
and great-grandchildren Jayvn, Alaina, Breanna, Mysteri, Jolene, Reveri,
 Aemeri, August, and Poppy. Jean was preceded in death by her parents 
and husband, brother Deroy (wife Phyllis), brothers-in-law Edward (wife 
Vaulene) and Gilbert (wife Janice), and daughter Sharon (husband Lloyd).
 Funeral service will be February 4, 2022, at 10:00AM in the Federated
 Church in McDonald, KS. Burial will be in Big Timber Cemetery. 
Condolence can be left at www.paulsfh.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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