Twila L. O’Brien, age 92 years, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away on
 Wednesday evening, January 19, 2022, at Azria Health – Great Bend.&nbsp; 
Twila was born on April 17, 1929, in rural Cheyenne County, Kansas to 
Walter Albert and Ella Faye (Miller) Baney.&nbsp; She graduated from 
Benkelman High School Class of 1947 at Benkelman, Nebraska and was 
united in marriage to Daniel Dennis O’Brien on February 21, 1950, at 
Benkelman, Nebraska.&nbsp; In addition to being a homemaker, Twila loved 
education, and was a teacher of Business, Realtor, Appraiser, Legal 
Secretary, and also was a House Director for Fraternities and 
Sororities.&nbsp; She also loved to travel.&nbsp; Twila was of the Catholic faith,
 and longtime member of both St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and St. 
Patrick Catholic Church at Prince of Peace Parish in Great Bend, Kansas,
 and was Past President of the St. Rose Altar Society.&nbsp;

Twila is survived by three sons:&nbsp; Terence (&amp; Patricia) O’Brien of
 Basehor, Kansas, Kevin (&amp; Stephanie) O’Brien of Cheney, Kansas and 
Aaron O’Brien of Wichita, Kansas; one daughter, Marla Anne (&amp; 
Dennis) Habiger of Ellinwood, Kansas; seven grandsons:&nbsp; Shawn, Daniel, 
Matthew, Patrick and Shane O’Brien, and Jason and Joshua Habiger; eight 
great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by 
her parents; her husband Daniel D. O’Brien on January 22, 1979; two 
brothers: Donald and Robert Baney; and two sisters: Jane Michaelson and 
Idalene Fink.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, 
January 22, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas 
with Father Terrance Klein officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Great 
Bend Cemetery at Great Bend.&nbsp; Twila’s wishes were that there be no 
public viewing.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to Kindred Hospice at 
Hutchinson, Kansas, or the Dominican Sisters of Peace at Great Bend, 
Kansas.

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 </figure>Twila L. O’Brien, age 92 years, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away on
 Wednesday evening, January 19, 2022, at Azria Health – Great Bend.&nbsp; 
Twila was born on April 17, 1929, in rural Cheyenne County, Kansas to 
Walter Albert and Ella Faye (Miller) Baney.&nbsp; She graduated from 
Benkelman High School Class of 1947 at Benkelman, Nebraska and was 
united in marriage to Daniel Dennis O’Brien on February 21, 1950, at 
Benkelman, Nebraska.&nbsp; In addition to being a homemaker, Twila loved 
education, and was a teacher of Business, Realtor, Appraiser, Legal 
Secretary, and also was a House Director for Fraternities and 
Sororities.&nbsp; She also loved to travel.&nbsp; Twila was of the Catholic faith,
 and longtime member of both St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and St. 
Patrick Catholic Church at Prince of Peace Parish in Great Bend, Kansas,
 and was Past President of the St. Rose Altar Society.&nbsp;Twila is survived by three sons:&nbsp; Terence (&amp; Patricia) O’Brien of
 Basehor, Kansas, Kevin (&amp; Stephanie) O’Brien of Cheney, Kansas and 
Aaron O’Brien of Wichita, Kansas; one daughter, Marla Anne (&amp; 
Dennis) Habiger of Ellinwood, Kansas; seven grandsons:&nbsp; Shawn, Daniel, 
Matthew, Patrick and Shane O’Brien, and Jason and Joshua Habiger; eight 
great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by 
her parents; her husband Daniel D. O’Brien on January 22, 1979; two 
brothers: Donald and Robert Baney; and two sisters: Jane Michaelson and 
Idalene Fink.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, 
January 22, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas 
with Father Terrance Klein officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Great 
Bend Cemetery at Great Bend.&nbsp; Twila’s wishes were that there be no 
public viewing.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Kindred Hospice at 
Hutchinson, Kansas, or the Dominican Sisters of Peace at Great Bend, 
Kansas.

Twila Leoria O'Brien

Lifelong resident of Goodland Peggy Joyce Daniels, age 90, passed 
away Friday, January 21, 2022, at Goodland Regional Medical Center.&nbsp;

Joyce was born January 25, 1931, to Harry M. and Dora Dell (Carter) 
Long in Goodland.&nbsp; She grew up and went to school in Goodland and 
graduated from Sherman County High School in 1949.&nbsp; On July 30, 1950,&nbsp; Joyce married James L. Daniels.&nbsp; Joyce enjoyed raising her four children
 and their families, keeping abreast of their lives and activities.&nbsp; She
 worked at the Goodland Greenhouse doing floral design and owner of 
Pleasures &amp; Treasures for 10 years, teaching knitting, quilting and 
needle crafts.&nbsp; Through the years she did many clothing alterations and 
sewing for others.&nbsp;

She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Rebecca (Becky) Tillis; and sister, Joan.

Joyce is survived by her husband, James; daughter, Lynn (Rob) Jacobs 
of Wichita, KS; sons, David (Judy) of Goodland and Jeff (Judi) of 
Overland Park, KS; 7 grandchildren and 19 greatgrandchildren; and many 
more families and friends.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Joyce Daniels 
Memorial Fund to go towards a bench at the new Topside Manor and may be 
left at the service or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 
278, Goodland, Kansas 67735.&nbsp; Information and condolences&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

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 </figure>Lifelong resident of Goodland Peggy Joyce Daniels, age 90, passed 
away Friday, January 21, 2022, at Goodland Regional Medical Center.&nbsp;Joyce was born January 25, 1931, to Harry M. and Dora Dell (Carter) 
Long in Goodland.&nbsp; She grew up and went to school in Goodland and 
graduated from Sherman County High School in 1949.&nbsp; On July 30, 1950,&nbsp; Joyce married James L. Daniels.&nbsp; Joyce enjoyed raising her four children
 and their families, keeping abreast of their lives and activities.&nbsp; She
 worked at the Goodland Greenhouse doing floral design and owner of 
Pleasures &amp; Treasures for 10 years, teaching knitting, quilting and 
needle crafts.&nbsp; Through the years she did many clothing alterations and 
sewing for others.&nbsp;She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Rebecca (Becky) Tillis; and sister, Joan.Joyce is survived by her husband, James; daughter, Lynn (Rob) Jacobs 
of Wichita, KS; sons, David (Judy) of Goodland and Jeff (Judi) of 
Overland Park, KS; 7 grandchildren and 19 greatgrandchildren; and many 
more families and friends.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Joyce Daniels 
Memorial Fund to go towards a bench at the new Topside Manor and may be 
left at the service or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 
278, Goodland, Kansas 67735.&nbsp; Information and condolences&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

Peggy Joyce Daniels

Wilbur Raymond Root, 91, passed away on January 25, 2022, at his home
 in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on September 5, 1930, at Great Bend,
 Kansas, to Isaac William &amp; Ethel Lillian (Booze) Root. Wilbur 
married Betty Polsfut on May 22, 1981, at Great Bend, KS.&nbsp; He was 
previously married to Donna Ruggles.

Wilbur graduated from Great Bend High School Class of 1949, moving to
 Dallas, Iowa after working at Highland Poultry Farm. He joined the Navy
 in 1951 as a Petty Officer until November 1954. Under Chief Clarence 
Meyers, Wilbur joined the Great Bend Fire Department in 1955 with the 
role of secretary and fire prevention leader. He retired from the GBFD 
as a captain in 1995 but continued working at UMB Bank (8 years), BMI 
Insurance (1 year), Wal-Mart (1 year), and Western Truck and Equipment 
(10 years). Once he was fully retired, he could further enjoy his 
hobbies of playing bingo and being a sports fan.

Wilbur is survived by his wife of the home; two sons, Alan (Cindy) 
Root of Chase, Kansas and Brian (Terri) Root of Wichita, Kansas; one 
daughter Leslie (Gary) Mechtley of Emporia, Kansas; two stepchildren, 
Dan Brewer of Bainbridge Island, Washington, Candace (Tim) Juarez of 
Denver, Colorado; eight grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and two 
great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; three 
brothers, Clyde Sharon, Marion, and David; four sisters, Olive Haldman, 
Rosalie Cross, Eva Mae Skinner, Emma Hartness; and one stepson, David 
Brewer.

Visitation will take place from Noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 
27, 2022, with family receiving friends from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Bryant 
Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 11:30 a.m. Friday, 
January 28, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Tim Singleton 
presiding. Funeral honors will be presented by the Great Bend Fire 
Department. Interment will follow with a starting time of 1:30 p.m. at 
Ellsworth Cemetery in Ellsworth, Kansas. Graveside honors will be 
presented by the United State Navy Honor Guard. 

Memorials can be made to
 the Great Bend Fire Department Social and Charity Fund of VFW Post 
3111, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Wilbur Raymond Root, 91, passed away on January 25, 2022, at his home
 in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on September 5, 1930, at Great Bend,
 Kansas, to Isaac William &amp; Ethel Lillian (Booze) Root. Wilbur 
married Betty Polsfut on May 22, 1981, at Great Bend, KS.&nbsp; He was 
previously married to Donna Ruggles.Wilbur graduated from Great Bend High School Class of 1949, moving to
 Dallas, Iowa after working at Highland Poultry Farm. He joined the Navy
 in 1951 as a Petty Officer until November 1954. Under Chief Clarence 
Meyers, Wilbur joined the Great Bend Fire Department in 1955 with the 
role of secretary and fire prevention leader. He retired from the GBFD 
as a captain in 1995 but continued working at UMB Bank (8 years), BMI 
Insurance (1 year), Wal-Mart (1 year), and Western Truck and Equipment 
(10 years). Once he was fully retired, he could further enjoy his 
hobbies of playing bingo and being a sports fan.Wilbur is survived by his wife of the home; two sons, Alan (Cindy) 
Root of Chase, Kansas and Brian (Terri) Root of Wichita, Kansas; one 
daughter Leslie (Gary) Mechtley of Emporia, Kansas; two stepchildren, 
Dan Brewer of Bainbridge Island, Washington, Candace (Tim) Juarez of 
Denver, Colorado; eight grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and two 
great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; three 
brothers, Clyde Sharon, Marion, and David; four sisters, Olive Haldman, 
Rosalie Cross, Eva Mae Skinner, Emma Hartness; and one stepson, David 
Brewer.Visitation will take place from Noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 
27, 2022, with family receiving friends from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Bryant 
Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 11:30 a.m. Friday, 
January 28, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Tim Singleton 
presiding. Funeral honors will be presented by the Great Bend Fire 
Department. Interment will follow with a starting time of 1:30 p.m. at 
Ellsworth Cemetery in Ellsworth, Kansas. Graveside honors will be 
presented by the United State Navy Honor Guard. Memorials can be made to
 the Great Bend Fire Department Social and Charity Fund of VFW Post 
3111, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Wilbur Raymond Root

Robert L. “Bob” Bates, of Lincoln, Kansas, 96, passed away on the morning of January 25, 2022.
 Bob was born near Lucas, Kansas, on June 15, 1925, to Wallace and 
Clara (Barton) Bates. He was one of five children. His siblings were 
Thelma, Jesse, Harry, and Loretta. Thelma passed away at the age of 11
 on January 6, 1926.
 Bob attended and graduated from Lucas High School, a member of the 
class of 1943. He was a World War II Army veteran and lived in Lucas, 
Kansas until his health started to fail him a few years ago.
 He is survived by his nephew, Steve Bates of Overland Park, Kansas, 
many friends in Lucas, Kansas, and a special friend, Teresa Erbert, who 
looked in on him.
 Burial will be at Delhi Cemetery at a later date.

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 </figure>Robert L. “Bob” Bates, of Lincoln, Kansas, 96, passed away on the morning of January 25, 2022.
 Bob was born near Lucas, Kansas, on June 15, 1925, to Wallace and 
Clara (Barton) Bates. He was one of five children. His siblings were 
Thelma, Jesse, Harry, and Loretta. Thelma passed away at the age of 11
 on January 6, 1926.
 Bob attended and graduated from Lucas High School, a member of the 
class of 1943. He was a World War II Army veteran and lived in Lucas, 
Kansas until his health started to fail him a few years ago.
 He is survived by his nephew, Steve Bates of Overland Park, Kansas, 
many friends in Lucas, Kansas, and a special friend, Teresa Erbert, who 
looked in on him.
 Burial will be at Delhi Cemetery at a later date.

Robert L. 'Bob' Bates

November 30, 1939 ~ January 25, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

November 30, 1939 ~ January 25, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Ardith Mae (Barnes) Chadwick

Sandra "Sandi" Norton, 70, passed away peacefully after a short 
battle with cancer on January 24, 2022, at Minneola Hospital in Minneola,
 Kansas. She was born on March 1, 1951, at Maquoketa, Iowa, the daughter 
of Maurice Moore Jr. and Mable (Goerke).

She married Robert Edger on July 12, 1969. They later divorced and he
 preceded her in death on August 5, 2000. Sandi then married Norman 
“Whitey” Norton on February 14, 1998, in Dodge City, he preceded her in 
death on December 20, 2018. Sandi worked for the Dodge City Police 
Department, Kansas Soldiers Home, Rhoads Construction and Dillon’s 
before retiring. She loved spending time with her family especially her 
grandchildren and great grandchild in her spare time. Sandi always 
looked forward to Tuesday night ladies bowling league as well as 
Thursday morning ladies bowling league.

She was a member of the First Christian Church, American Legion, Howard Gotschall V.F.W. Post #1714 all of Dodge City.

She is survived&nbsp; by her daughter Wendy Barnett and husband Jason of 
Dodge City; son Scott Edger and finacee Chloe Wurst of Manhattan, 
Kansas; two brothers Stuart Moore and wife Melissa of Hugoton and 
Spencer Moore and wife Mariah of Great Bend. She is also survived by 
seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson Michael.

Memorial service will be held at First Christian Church on Saturday 
January 29, 2022, at 11:00 AM with Dusty Cookson and David Barber 
presiding. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. 

In 
lieu of flowers, Mrs. Norton’s family would prefer memorials to the 
Wounded Warrior Project in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and 
memories may be shared in the online guest book at 
www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Sandra "Sandi" Norton, 70, passed away peacefully after a short 
battle with cancer on January 24, 2022, at Minneola Hospital in Minneola,
 Kansas. She was born on March 1, 1951, at Maquoketa, Iowa, the daughter 
of Maurice Moore Jr. and Mable (Goerke).She married Robert Edger on July 12, 1969. They later divorced and he
 preceded her in death on August 5, 2000. Sandi then married Norman 
“Whitey” Norton on February 14, 1998, in Dodge City, he preceded her in 
death on December 20, 2018. Sandi worked for the Dodge City Police 
Department, Kansas Soldiers Home, Rhoads Construction and Dillon’s 
before retiring. She loved spending time with her family especially her 
grandchildren and great grandchild in her spare time. Sandi always 
looked forward to Tuesday night ladies bowling league as well as 
Thursday morning ladies bowling league.She was a member of the First Christian Church, American Legion, Howard Gotschall V.F.W. Post #1714 all of Dodge City.She is survived&nbsp; by her daughter Wendy Barnett and husband Jason of 
Dodge City; son Scott Edger and finacee Chloe Wurst of Manhattan, 
Kansas; two brothers Stuart Moore and wife Melissa of Hugoton and 
Spencer Moore and wife Mariah of Great Bend. She is also survived by 
seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson Michael.Memorial service will be held at First Christian Church on Saturday 
January 29, 2022, at 11:00 AM with Dusty Cookson and David Barber 
presiding. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. In 
lieu of flowers, Mrs. Norton’s family would prefer memorials to the 
Wounded Warrior Project in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and 
memories may be shared in the online guest book at 
www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

Sandra 'Sandi' Norton

May 26, 1939
 -
 January 22, 2022

An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/John-Myron-Cole?obId=23803827#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>May 26, 1939
 -
 January 22, 2022An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/John-Myron-Cole?obId=23803827#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

John Myron Cole

Live beneath your means. Return everything in better condition than it was when you borrowed it. Do charity for charity’s sake. Listen more. Talk less. Be kind to people. Be kind especially to unkind people. Be humble. Learn from the past. Plan for the future. LIVE in the present. Don’t sweat the small stuff. It’s all small stuff.

These are just a few of the lessons our beloved mother, Charlotte Linsner instilled in us.

She truly made the world a better place and we are all poorer without her.

Charlotte passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, January 23, 
2022. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
 And she was also everyone’s mother. Everyone knew her as “momma 
Linsner” and she was cherished beyond words.

She suffered from some health issues, but she never complained and never stopped giving the best hugs, and the best advice.

She was born on September 9, 1947, in Dallas, TX at St. Paul’s 
Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Larry Linsner, her two 
brothers Robert and Thomas Kuhn, her four children, Bruce Linsner, Lynn 
DiPlacito, Brian Linsner, LeAnn Pidcock, her five grandchildren, Kaycie 
Naglowsky, Chaelyn Hamann, Christian Flanders, Chelsey DiPlacito, and 
Dylan Pidcock, also one great-grandchild, Aerick Naglowsky. She was 
preceded in death by her sister Darlene Loomis, her brother Rick Loftis,
 and her mother Ruth Kuhn.

Charlotte selflessly and tirelessly worked as an advocate for victims
 of domestic violence in Northwest Kansas for over 30 years. She was 
publicly recognized by the Attorney General of Kansas on April 3, 2013. 
She was also publicly honored by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran for her 
efforts to improve the lives of women throughout the State. She was 
loved by all who knew her. We will miss her strength, her spirit, and 
most of all her infectious laughter. She taught us all to smile through 
the heartache and laugh through the tears. We will do our best to live 
up to her advice and her beautiful, kind example. And mom, please know 
we “love you more!”

A Rosary and Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11 a.m., 
Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Father
 Stephan Dabanka presiding.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at St. John Catholic 
Cemetery, Hoisington.&nbsp;

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Live beneath your means. Return everything in better condition than it was when you borrowed it. Do charity for charity’s sake. Listen more. Talk less. Be kind to people. Be kind especially to unkind people. Be humble. Learn from the past. Plan for the future. LIVE in the present. Don’t sweat the small stuff. It’s all small stuff.These are just a few of the lessons our beloved mother, Charlotte Linsner instilled in us.She truly made the world a better place and we are all poorer without her.Charlotte passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, January 23, 
2022. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
 And she was also everyone’s mother. Everyone knew her as “momma 
Linsner” and she was cherished beyond words.She suffered from some health issues, but she never complained and never stopped giving the best hugs, and the best advice.She was born on September 9, 1947, in Dallas, TX at St. Paul’s 
Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Larry Linsner, her two 
brothers Robert and Thomas Kuhn, her four children, Bruce Linsner, Lynn 
DiPlacito, Brian Linsner, LeAnn Pidcock, her five grandchildren, Kaycie 
Naglowsky, Chaelyn Hamann, Christian Flanders, Chelsey DiPlacito, and 
Dylan Pidcock, also one great-grandchild, Aerick Naglowsky. She was 
preceded in death by her sister Darlene Loomis, her brother Rick Loftis,
 and her mother Ruth Kuhn.Charlotte selflessly and tirelessly worked as an advocate for victims
 of domestic violence in Northwest Kansas for over 30 years. She was 
publicly recognized by the Attorney General of Kansas on April 3, 2013. 
She was also publicly honored by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran for her 
efforts to improve the lives of women throughout the State. She was 
loved by all who knew her. We will miss her strength, her spirit, and 
most of all her infectious laughter. She taught us all to smile through 
the heartache and laugh through the tears. We will do our best to live 
up to her advice and her beautiful, kind example. And mom, please know 
we “love you more!”A Rosary and Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11 a.m., 
Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Father
 Stephan Dabanka presiding.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at St. John Catholic 
Cemetery, Hoisington.&nbsp;Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Charlotte Linsner

Betty Jean Emberton, age 99, died January 17, 2022, in Oro Valley, 
Arizona. She was born, June 13, 1922, in Elkhart, Kansas, the daughter 
of John Everett and Helen (Haines) McCormick. 
Betty Jean’s family moved to Scott City, Kansas, just before Betty 
Jean’s freshman year. She was an award-winning Bassoonist in the high 
school music department and concert band. In her junior year, her 
family moved to Hotchkiss, Colorado. After graduation, she attended 
Western State College. After World War II, she returned to Western 
State College and graduated with a degree in Elementary Education and a 
minor in Music. She taught grade school in Grand Junction, Colorado, 
and also played the Bassoon in the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra. 
After two years, Betty Jean returned to Elkhart and took a teaching job 
at Elkhart Elementary School. Betty Jean married Ted Emberton. They 
later moved to Hugoton and she began her 50 years teaching first grade; 
sharing her kindness with many young lives. Betty Jean was awarded the 
Kansas Teachers Hall of Fame honor; Hugoton’s Woman of the Year; was 
instrumental in establishing the Hugoton PEO chapter and was their first
 president. She was dedicated to Hugoton Baptist Church and was their 
organist for 50 years. Betty Jean had the opportunity to travel to 
Europe on several occasions, and visit her sister and her husband in 
southern California. At 92, Betty Jean relocated to an assisted and 
independent living facility in Tucson, Arizona, to be near her niece Von
 Ceil and her husband Jim. 
She is survived by her sister, Barbara Lou Johnson of Yucaipa, 
California; nieces, Monzell Emberton McFaddin of San Ramon, California, 
Von Ceil Emberton Bleese and husband Jim of Tucson, Arizona, Michelle 
Emberton Dorsey of Douglas, Wyoming, and Susan Mitchell and husband Tony
 of Lawrence, Kansas; and many friends. 
Betty Jean was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Ted in the spring of 1978. 
Graveside service will be at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 
the Elkhart Cemetery in Elkhart, Kansas, with Jim Bleese officiating. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the High Plains Theatre in care of
 Garnand Funeral Home, 423 S. Main St., Hugoton, KS 67951. 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 Jean Emberton, age 99, died January 17, 2022, in Oro Valley, 
Arizona. She was born, June 13, 1922, in Elkhart, Kansas, the daughter 
of John Everett and Helen (Haines) McCormick. 
Betty Jean’s family moved to Scott City, Kansas, just before Betty 
Jean’s freshman year. She was an award-winning Bassoonist in the high 
school music department and concert band. In her junior year, her 
family moved to Hotchkiss, Colorado. After graduation, she attended 
Western State College. After World War II, she returned to Western 
State College and graduated with a degree in Elementary Education and a 
minor in Music. She taught grade school in Grand Junction, Colorado, 
and also played the Bassoon in the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra. 
After two years, Betty Jean returned to Elkhart and took a teaching job 
at Elkhart Elementary School. Betty Jean married Ted Emberton. They 
later moved to Hugoton and she began her 50 years teaching first grade; 
sharing her kindness with many young lives. Betty Jean was awarded the 
Kansas Teachers Hall of Fame honor; Hugoton’s Woman of the Year; was 
instrumental in establishing the Hugoton PEO chapter and was their first
 president. She was dedicated to Hugoton Baptist Church and was their 
organist for 50 years. Betty Jean had the opportunity to travel to 
Europe on several occasions, and visit her sister and her husband in 
southern California. At 92, Betty Jean relocated to an assisted and 
independent living facility in Tucson, Arizona, to be near her niece Von
 Ceil and her husband Jim. 
She is survived by her sister, Barbara Lou Johnson of Yucaipa, 
California; nieces, Monzell Emberton McFaddin of San Ramon, California, 
Von Ceil Emberton Bleese and husband Jim of Tucson, Arizona, Michelle 
Emberton Dorsey of Douglas, Wyoming, and Susan Mitchell and husband Tony
 of Lawrence, Kansas; and many friends. 
Betty Jean was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Ted in the spring of 1978. 
Graveside service will be at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 
the Elkhart Cemetery in Elkhart, Kansas, with Jim Bleese officiating. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the High Plains Theatre in care of
 Garnand Funeral Home, 423 S. Main St., Hugoton, KS 67951. Condolences
 may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Betty Jean Emberton

September 24, 1936
 -
 January 23, 2022

An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Glen-Ray-Strevey?obId=23803206#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

September 24, 1936
 -
 January 23, 2022An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Glen-Ray-Strevey?obId=23803206#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Glen Ray Strevey

Larry “Stretch” Dyson died January 22, 2022, in Hoxie, Kansas. Born 
January 2, 1936, at Concordia, Kansas, he was the firstborn child of 
Harold Dyson and Nellie Wilson Dyson. The family relocated to Oak 
Grove, Missouri, when Larry was 8 years old, and he graduated from 
Mayview High School in 1953. He enlisted in the United States Air Force 
and served in the Korean Conflict.
 In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by a 
brother, Leroy Dyson. He is survived by three sisters, Connie Stoffle, 
Holt, MO; Brenda Oliver, Odessa, MO; Marguerite Myers, Blue Springs, MO 
and one brother, Roger Dyson, Odessa, MO.
 A private family inurnment will take place at a later date.

Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Larry “Stretch” Dyson died January 22, 2022, in Hoxie, Kansas. Born 
January 2, 1936, at Concordia, Kansas, he was the firstborn child of 
Harold Dyson and Nellie Wilson Dyson. The family relocated to Oak 
Grove, Missouri, when Larry was 8 years old, and he graduated from 
Mayview High School in 1953. He enlisted in the United States Air Force 
and served in the Korean Conflict.
 In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by a 
brother, Leroy Dyson. He is survived by three sisters, Connie Stoffle, 
Holt, MO; Brenda Oliver, Odessa, MO; Marguerite Myers, Blue Springs, MO 
and one brother, Roger Dyson, Odessa, MO.
 A private family inurnment will take place at a later date.Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Larry 'Stretch' Dyson

Roberta Louise Petracek passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at Good 
Samaritan in Oberlin, Kansas, at the age of 85. She was born in a small 
house south of Sterling, OK on January 26, 1936, to Melvin Bert Ballard 
and Eva Marie (Nolan) Ballard.
 On February 28, 1959, she married Elmer Petracek in Oberlin, KS. The
 couple and daughter Phillis made their home on the family farm 
northwest of Jennings. Roberta was not just a farm wife, she was a true 
farmer, working with her tractor side by side with Elmer. Later, she 
worked for years as a cook at Decatur Health in Oberlin. She was member 
of ZCBJ Lodge in Jennings for years, serving as officers on both the 
local and state level.
 Survivors include sisters Alice Fisher of Fort Cobb, OK; Vada Jensen
 of Hales Corners, WI; Joy Ballard of Pilot Point, TX; brother Sonny 
(Mary) Ballard of Sterling, OK; many nieces and nephews; and close 
family friends Don (Susi) Bolt and family and Doug Cressler of Jennings,
 KS. She was proceeded in death by her husband Elmer, daughter Phillis
 Petracek, a sister-in-law and her husband Ellen &amp; Donald Shaw.
 Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 28, 2022, at 
Pauls Funeral Home Oberlin, KS with Rev Gordon Pettibone officiating. 
Burial in Big Timber Cemetery located in rural Jennings.
 Visitation will be Thursday, January 27, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 pm 
and 9:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

 Memorials are suggested to 
the Petracek Family scholarship fund.  Condolence may be left at 
www.paulsfh.com

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 </figure>Roberta Louise Petracek passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at Good 
Samaritan in Oberlin, Kansas, at the age of 85. She was born in a small 
house south of Sterling, OK on January 26, 1936, to Melvin Bert Ballard 
and Eva Marie (Nolan) Ballard.
 On February 28, 1959, she married Elmer Petracek in Oberlin, KS. The
 couple and daughter Phillis made their home on the family farm 
northwest of Jennings. Roberta was not just a farm wife, she was a true 
farmer, working with her tractor side by side with Elmer. Later, she 
worked for years as a cook at Decatur Health in Oberlin. She was member 
of ZCBJ Lodge in Jennings for years, serving as officers on both the 
local and state level.
 Survivors include sisters Alice Fisher of Fort Cobb, OK; Vada Jensen
 of Hales Corners, WI; Joy Ballard of Pilot Point, TX; brother Sonny 
(Mary) Ballard of Sterling, OK; many nieces and nephews; and close 
family friends Don (Susi) Bolt and family and Doug Cressler of Jennings,
 KS. She was proceeded in death by her husband Elmer, daughter Phillis
 Petracek, a sister-in-law and her husband Ellen &amp; Donald Shaw.
 Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 28, 2022, at 
Pauls Funeral Home Oberlin, KS with Rev Gordon Pettibone officiating. 
Burial in Big Timber Cemetery located in rural Jennings.
 Visitation will be Thursday, January 27, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 pm 
and 9:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to 
the Petracek Family scholarship fund. Condolence may be left at 
www.paulsfh.com

Roberta Louise Petracek

Betty Irene Lynch, 88, of Great Bend, Kan., passed away January 23, 
2022, at the University of Kansas Health System, Great Bend Campus. She 
was born on July 14, 1933, in Maryville, Mo., the daughter of Charles 
and Myrtle (Seals) Middleton. She married Thomas B. Lynch on May 1, 
1950, at Anchorage, Alaska. He died on May 9, 2004.

Coming from Derby, Kan., in 1965, Betty had resided in Great Bend. She
 was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic 
Church and the Altar Society. Betty was a dedicated housewife and 
mother.

Survivors include, her son, Thomas Lynch Jr. and wife Merrilee of 
Wichita, Kan.; four daughters, Sheryl A. Lynch and Christina Talbert and
 husband Larry all of Great Bend, Mary K. Johnson and husband Kelly of 
Bates City, Mo. and Elizabeth T. Wooldridge and husband Donald of 
Stillwater, Okla.; a daughter in law, Kathy Lynch of Medicine Lodge, 
Kan.; a half sister, Ruth Marie Hamm of Naples, Fla.; six grandchildren,
 Christopher Lynch and wife Casey, Michael Lynch Jr., Karen Lynch, Mark 
Lynch, James Lynch and Colbi Wooldridge; and eight great grandchildren, 
Madyson Lynch, Braedon Lynch, Gracyn Lynch, Matthew Piper, McKinnley 
Piper, Chloe Lynch, Eloise Lynch and Daphne Lynch. Betty was preceded in
 death by her parents; her husband Thomas; a son, Michael D. Lynch; a 
daughter, Karen Jean Lynch; a sister, Gertrude Middleton Reynolds; and 
two brothers, Earl Middleton and John Middleton.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 
26, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society rosary at 4:00 p.m.
 and Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at
 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 27, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic 
Church in Great Bend, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will
 be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 28, 2022, in St. Columba Cemetery in 
Conception, Mo. with Father Peter Ullrich. 

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

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 </figure>Betty Irene Lynch, 88, of Great Bend, Kan., passed away January 23, 
2022, at the University of Kansas Health System, Great Bend Campus. She 
was born on July 14, 1933, in Maryville, Mo., the daughter of Charles 
and Myrtle (Seals) Middleton. She married Thomas B. Lynch on May 1, 
1950, at Anchorage, Alaska. He died on May 9, 2004.Coming from Derby, Kan., in 1965, Betty had resided in Great Bend. She
 was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic 
Church and the Altar Society. Betty was a dedicated housewife and 
mother.Survivors include, her son, Thomas Lynch Jr. and wife Merrilee of 
Wichita, Kan.; four daughters, Sheryl A. Lynch and Christina Talbert and
 husband Larry all of Great Bend, Mary K. Johnson and husband Kelly of 
Bates City, Mo. and Elizabeth T. Wooldridge and husband Donald of 
Stillwater, Okla.; a daughter in law, Kathy Lynch of Medicine Lodge, 
Kan.; a half sister, Ruth Marie Hamm of Naples, Fla.; six grandchildren,
 Christopher Lynch and wife Casey, Michael Lynch Jr., Karen Lynch, Mark 
Lynch, James Lynch and Colbi Wooldridge; and eight great grandchildren, 
Madyson Lynch, Braedon Lynch, Gracyn Lynch, Matthew Piper, McKinnley 
Piper, Chloe Lynch, Eloise Lynch and Daphne Lynch. Betty was preceded in
 death by her parents; her husband Thomas; a son, Michael D. Lynch; a 
daughter, Karen Jean Lynch; a sister, Gertrude Middleton Reynolds; and 
two brothers, Earl Middleton and John Middleton.Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 
26, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society rosary at 4:00 p.m.
 and Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at
 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 27, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic 
Church in Great Bend, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will
 be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 28, 2022, in St. Columba Cemetery in 
Conception, Mo. with Father Peter Ullrich. Memorials have been 
designated to Prince of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Betty Irene Lynch

Richard Charles Brozek, age 90, passed away on Sunday January 23, 2022, a 
the Osborne County Memorial Hospital in Osborne, KS. He was a retired 
rural mail carrier. Richard was born the son of Blahoboy &amp; Helen 
(Rezabek) Brozek on January 7, 1932, in rural Lucas, KS.
 He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson Zachary George; 
sister Pauline Nickel; brother Oldrich Brozek and infant brother Paul 
Brozek
 Survivors include his wife Betty of the home; a daughter Brenda 
(Tony) George of Haven, KS; 2 grandchildren Breanna George of Haven, KS 
and Keifer (Luna) George of Shawnee, KS; a brother Larry (Roseanne) 
Brozek of Wichita, KS; a sister Vivian Herbel of Dorrance, KS.

Services will be set for a future date to be determined.

Rentschler Family Mortuaries is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Richard Charles Brozek, age 90, passed away on Sunday January 23, 2022, a 
the Osborne County Memorial Hospital in Osborne, KS. He was a retired 
rural mail carrier. Richard was born the son of Blahoboy &amp; Helen 
(Rezabek) Brozek on January 7, 1932, in rural Lucas, KS.
 He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson Zachary George; 
sister Pauline Nickel; brother Oldrich Brozek and infant brother Paul 
Brozek
 Survivors include his wife Betty of the home; a daughter Brenda 
(Tony) George of Haven, KS; 2 grandchildren Breanna George of Haven, KS 
and Keifer (Luna) George of Shawnee, KS; a brother Larry (Roseanne) 
Brozek of Wichita, KS; a sister Vivian Herbel of Dorrance, KS.Services will be set for a future date to be determined.Rentschler Family Mortuaries is in charge of arrangements.

Richard Charles Brozek

Donald Lee Wierman, age 70, of Hays, Kansas,&nbsp; passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, in Hays. He was born August 12, 1951, in McCracken, Kansas, to William H. and Alvina G. Wierman. He attended and graduated from Hays High School. Donald was a professional musician and highly respected and requested Sound Engineer working with many big name acts. Donald is part of the Kansas Music Hall of Fame through his association with the bands, &nbsp;Tempest, The Soul Express and The Beast. Aside from his love of music he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Donald is survived by a daughter, Molly Wierman of Concord, Massachusetts; two brothers, Bill and Terry Wierman of Hays and a sister, Sheila Sander of Woodward, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Missy Wierman and his parents. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery, McCracken, Kansas. Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com" target="_blank">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>.

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 </figure>Donald Lee Wierman, age 70, of Hays, Kansas,&nbsp; passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, in Hays. He was born August 12, 1951, in McCracken, Kansas, to William H. and Alvina G. Wierman. He attended and graduated from Hays High School. Donald was a professional musician and highly respected and requested Sound Engineer working with many big name acts. Donald is part of the Kansas Music Hall of Fame through his association with the bands, &nbsp;Tempest, The Soul Express and The Beast. Aside from his love of music he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Donald is survived by a daughter, Molly Wierman of Concord, Massachusetts; two brothers, Bill and Terry Wierman of Hays and a sister, Sheila Sander of Woodward, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Missy Wierman and his parents. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery, McCracken, Kansas. Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com" target="_blank">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>.

Donald Lee Wierman

Eileen Marie (Kogl) Unger was born on July 16, 1938, south of Herndon, 
Kansas. She was the fourth of five children born to Clemens J. and 
Alvina A. (Nehring) Kogl. She entered eternal life on January 23, 2022, 
at the age of 83 following a mighty battle against a long-time illness. 
Eileen attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and graduated salutatorian 
from Herndon High School in 1956. To her friends and family, she was 
known as Toots. 
On July 27, 1957, she married her one true love, Charles Edward Unger, 
at the Assumption of Mary Catholic Church (St. Mary’s) in Herndon, and 
they made their home on a farm north of town for almost 65 years of 
marriage. To this union, six children were born. Eileen was a true 
farmwife and could hand milk a cow faster than the milking machine, ride
 a horse to move cattle, catch and tag baby calves, raise pigs, and 
drive truck during harvest. 
Eileen was baptized into the Catholic faith at St. Mary’s where she 
received the sacraments of Confession, Holy Eucharist, Confirmation and 
Matrimony. She had a devout and strong faith, was an active member of 
the St. Mary’s Christian Mothers Altar Society, served on various church
 committees and taught CCD religious education. She especially enjoyed 
the friendship of the Casserole Club ladies. 
Eileen loved to travel, including a trip to London, England. She loved 
to read and enjoyed trading books with her reading buddies. She was a 
tough competitor in cards and board games and was an avid football fan 
with her favorite teams being Kansas State and the Kansas City Chiefs. 
Eileen is survived by her husband, Charles; her children and their 
spouses: Jeffrey James (Marilyn) Unger, Margaret “Peggy” Susan (Kent) 
Been, Dr. Beverly Ann (Tom) Zipfel, Pamela Marie Anderson, Karen Renee 
(Scott) Elliott, and Valerie Jo (Rob) Rogers; six grandchildren: 
Clarissa Unger, Nicholas Rogers, Andrew Rogers, Dr. Amy (Brian) Bennett,
 Matthew Zipfel, and Allison (Jonathan) Hislop; three 
great-grandchildren: Felicity, Christopher and Adelaide; siblings: 
Dorothy Reinert and Tom (Jean) Kogl; in-laws: James R. (Carole) Unger, 
Shirley Barenberg, Virgil (Cathy) Unger, and Roma (Bruce) Murdoch; many 
nieces and nephews, lifetime friend Myrna Pettera, special family friend
 and “little brother” Fr. Kerry Ninemire, as well as many neighbors and 
friends. 
Eileen was preceded in death by her parents; her in-laws Edmund and 
Bertha Unger; siblings Clemens (Rose Marie) Kogl and Melvin (Regis) 
Kogl; brothers-in-law Pete Reinert, Kenneth Unger, Larry Barenberg, and 
Jerry Wallman; nephew Gary Reinert and niece Marie Moore. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 27, 
2022, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Herndon. A rosary 
will be prayed prior to the funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment will 
follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made
 to the Eileen Unger Memorial Fund for future gifts to be made by the 
family and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 
67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Eileen Marie (Kogl) Unger was born on July 16, 1938, south of Herndon, 
Kansas. She was the fourth of five children born to Clemens J. and 
Alvina A. (Nehring) Kogl. She entered eternal life on January 23, 2022, 
at the age of 83 following a mighty battle against a long-time illness. 
Eileen attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and graduated salutatorian 
from Herndon High School in 1956. To her friends and family, she was 
known as Toots. 
On July 27, 1957, she married her one true love, Charles Edward Unger, 
at the Assumption of Mary Catholic Church (St. Mary’s) in Herndon, and 
they made their home on a farm north of town for almost 65 years of 
marriage. To this union, six children were born. Eileen was a true 
farmwife and could hand milk a cow faster than the milking machine, ride
 a horse to move cattle, catch and tag baby calves, raise pigs, and 
drive truck during harvest. 
Eileen was baptized into the Catholic faith at St. Mary’s where she 
received the sacraments of Confession, Holy Eucharist, Confirmation and 
Matrimony. She had a devout and strong faith, was an active member of 
the St. Mary’s Christian Mothers Altar Society, served on various church
 committees and taught CCD religious education. She especially enjoyed 
the friendship of the Casserole Club ladies. 
Eileen loved to travel, including a trip to London, England. She loved 
to read and enjoyed trading books with her reading buddies. She was a 
tough competitor in cards and board games and was an avid football fan 
with her favorite teams being Kansas State and the Kansas City Chiefs. 
Eileen is survived by her husband, Charles; her children and their 
spouses: Jeffrey James (Marilyn) Unger, Margaret “Peggy” Susan (Kent) 
Been, Dr. Beverly Ann (Tom) Zipfel, Pamela Marie Anderson, Karen Renee 
(Scott) Elliott, and Valerie Jo (Rob) Rogers; six grandchildren: 
Clarissa Unger, Nicholas Rogers, Andrew Rogers, Dr. Amy (Brian) Bennett,
 Matthew Zipfel, and Allison (Jonathan) Hislop; three 
great-grandchildren: Felicity, Christopher and Adelaide; siblings: 
Dorothy Reinert and Tom (Jean) Kogl; in-laws: James R. (Carole) Unger, 
Shirley Barenberg, Virgil (Cathy) Unger, and Roma (Bruce) Murdoch; many 
nieces and nephews, lifetime friend Myrna Pettera, special family friend
 and “little brother” Fr. Kerry Ninemire, as well as many neighbors and 
friends. 
Eileen was preceded in death by her parents; her in-laws Edmund and 
Bertha Unger; siblings Clemens (Rose Marie) Kogl and Melvin (Regis) 
Kogl; brothers-in-law Pete Reinert, Kenneth Unger, Larry Barenberg, and 
Jerry Wallman; nephew Gary Reinert and niece Marie Moore. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 27, 
2022, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Herndon. A rosary 
will be prayed prior to the funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment will 
follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made
 to the Eileen Unger Memorial Fund for future gifts to be made by the 
family and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 
67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Eileen Marie (Kogl) Unger

Ronald L. Davis Sr., 74, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022, in 
Salina. He was born April 26, 1947, in Clay Center, KS to Wayne and 
Imogene (Stettnisch) Davis.

After graduating high school, Ron served in the United States Army.
 He married Barbara Andrews in Manhattan on August 27, 1967. Following 
his service, Ron enrolled at Cloud County Community College where he 
played basketball. He finished his schooling and basketball career at 
Bethany College in Lindsborg, KS and took his first and only teaching 
job at Ellsworth High School. He retired from teaching and coaching 
after 35 years at Ellsworth High School. He was also a longtime member 
of the First Presbyterian Church of Ellsworth.

Ron is survived by his wife Barbara of Ellsworth; sons, Ronald 
Davis, Jr. (Dina) of Ellsworth, Chad Davis (Ericka) of Ellsworth, and 
Bryce Davis (Laurel) of Ellsworth; daughter, Niki Davis of Ellsworth; 
“Papa” to grandchildren, Connor, Kaden, Kolby, Drew, Emersyn, Dawson, 
Hadleigh, Oaklynn, and Dayton; and sister, Norma Jean Davis of Kansas 
City, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Sue Bryson 
and Arlene “Sis” Thurlow; and grandchildren, Wayne, Neva, and Forrest.

Visitation/book signing: 1-8 p.m., Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at 
Parsons Funeral Home. Family will be present to greet visitors 6-8 p.m.

Memorial service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 29, 2022, at First 
Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth. Inurnment will follow at Ellsworth 
Memorial Cemetery with military honors.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ellsworth County Cancer 
Fund or First Presbyterian Church, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, Box 45, 
Ellsworth, KS 67439.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Ronald L. Davis Sr., 74, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022, in 
Salina. He was born April 26, 1947, in Clay Center, KS to Wayne and 
Imogene (Stettnisch) Davis.After graduating high school, Ron served in the United States Army.
 He married Barbara Andrews in Manhattan on August 27, 1967. Following 
his service, Ron enrolled at Cloud County Community College where he 
played basketball. He finished his schooling and basketball career at 
Bethany College in Lindsborg, KS and took his first and only teaching 
job at Ellsworth High School. He retired from teaching and coaching 
after 35 years at Ellsworth High School. He was also a longtime member 
of the First Presbyterian Church of Ellsworth.Ron is survived by his wife Barbara of Ellsworth; sons, Ronald 
Davis, Jr. (Dina) of Ellsworth, Chad Davis (Ericka) of Ellsworth, and 
Bryce Davis (Laurel) of Ellsworth; daughter, Niki Davis of Ellsworth; 
“Papa” to grandchildren, Connor, Kaden, Kolby, Drew, Emersyn, Dawson, 
Hadleigh, Oaklynn, and Dayton; and sister, Norma Jean Davis of Kansas 
City, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Sue Bryson 
and Arlene “Sis” Thurlow; and grandchildren, Wayne, Neva, and Forrest.Visitation/book signing: 1-8 p.m., Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at 
Parsons Funeral Home. Family will be present to greet visitors 6-8 p.m.Memorial service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 29, 2022, at First 
Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth. Inurnment will follow at Ellsworth 
Memorial Cemetery with military honors.Memorial contributions may be made to the Ellsworth County Cancer 
Fund or First Presbyterian Church, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, Box 45, 
Ellsworth, KS 67439.&nbsp;

Ronald L. Davis Sr.

Robert A. Rein, age 81, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021, 
in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on July 13, 1940, in Sugar City, 
Colorado, the son of Henry and Marie Herman Rein Jr.&nbsp; A resident of 
Scott City, Kansas since 1975 moving from Sugar City, Colorado, he was 
an advertising salesman for the Hi-Plains Journal and B&amp;B 
Advertising.

He was a member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Scott City, Kansas.

On September 11, 1964, he married Shirley J. Hasty in Roswell, New 
Mexico.&nbsp; She passed away on October 7, 2013, in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include his Two Daughters - Charlene Murphy of Paola, 
Kansas, Teresa &amp; Scott Noll of Scott City, Kansas, One Brother - 
Alvin Rein of Fowler, Colorado, One Sister - Janice Rogers of Fowler 
Colorado, and Five Grandchildren - Legacy Murphy of Paola, Kansas, 
Amelia Noll, Alivia Noll, Avery Noll and Addison Noll of Scott City, 
Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife, One Son - Bryan Rein, One Brother - Ronnie Rein, and One Sister Eleanor Schiro.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am&nbsp;on Saturday, January 29, 
2022, at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas with Steve 
Payne presiding.

Memorials can be written to the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in care of
 Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

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

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in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on July 13, 1940, in Sugar City, 
Colorado, the son of Henry and Marie Herman Rein Jr.&nbsp; A resident of 
Scott City, Kansas since 1975 moving from Sugar City, Colorado, he was 
an advertising salesman for the Hi-Plains Journal and B&amp;B 
Advertising.He was a member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Scott City, Kansas.On September 11, 1964, he married Shirley J. Hasty in Roswell, New 
Mexico.&nbsp; She passed away on October 7, 2013, in Scott City, Kansas.Survivors include his Two Daughters - Charlene Murphy of Paola, 
Kansas, Teresa &amp; Scott Noll of Scott City, Kansas, One Brother - 
Alvin Rein of Fowler, Colorado, One Sister - Janice Rogers of Fowler 
Colorado, and Five Grandchildren - Legacy Murphy of Paola, Kansas, 
Amelia Noll, Alivia Noll, Avery Noll and Addison Noll of Scott City, 
Kansas.He was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife, One Son - Bryan Rein, One Brother - Ronnie Rein, and One Sister Eleanor Schiro.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am&nbsp;on Saturday, January 29, 
2022, at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas with Steve 
Payne presiding.Memorials can be written to the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in care of
 Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.There will be no calling times.

Robert A. Rein

Brenda Lee Carpenter, 82, passed away January 13, 2022, at the Healthcare Resort of Kansas City, Kansas City, Kansas.&nbsp;

She was born February 27, 1939, in Larned; the daughter of George and 
Rotha Lee Pryor. Brenda was a longtime area resident.&nbsp; She grew up in 
Ellinwood, graduated from Ellinwood High School, lived in Larned and 
moved to Lansing, KS in 1997.&nbsp; She was the office manager for Pawnee 
Beef Builders, in Larned and later worked as a library aide and a 
secretary for the Leavenworth School District.

She was a member of Kappa Psi sorority in Larned, Kansas.

She was an avid Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan, loved going to Las
 Vegas with her sisters, and enjoyed spending time with her family.

Survivors include; former spouse and father of her children, Thaine 
Carpenter; three sons, Kale (Julie) Carpenter, Topeka; Troy Carpenter, 
Leavenworth and Kyler Carpenter, Topeka; a daughter, Teri (Gary) 
Beashore, Kansas City, KS; a sister, Dede Collier, California; four 
grandchildren, Amber Carpenter, Taylor Beashore, Blake Beashore, and 
Trevor Carpenter; and two great grandchildren, Tyonna Jones and A’laysha
 Kemp.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Kristi Carpenter, her parents; her brother, Dub Pryor and her sister Vickie Befort.

Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; A memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. 
Monday, January 31, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Jarred 
Smith presiding.&nbsp; Family kindly requests those in attendance to please 
wear a mask.&nbsp; Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>. &nbsp;Inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to; Alzheimer’s Association, in care of 
Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal condolences
 may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Brenda Lee Carpenter, 82, passed away January 13, 2022, at the Healthcare Resort of Kansas City, Kansas City, Kansas.&nbsp;She was born February 27, 1939, in Larned; the daughter of George and 
Rotha Lee Pryor. Brenda was a longtime area resident.&nbsp; She grew up in 
Ellinwood, graduated from Ellinwood High School, lived in Larned and 
moved to Lansing, KS in 1997.&nbsp; She was the office manager for Pawnee 
Beef Builders, in Larned and later worked as a library aide and a 
secretary for the Leavenworth School District.She was a member of Kappa Psi sorority in Larned, Kansas.She was an avid Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan, loved going to Las
 Vegas with her sisters, and enjoyed spending time with her family.Survivors include; former spouse and father of her children, Thaine 
Carpenter; three sons, Kale (Julie) Carpenter, Topeka; Troy Carpenter, 
Leavenworth and Kyler Carpenter, Topeka; a daughter, Teri (Gary) 
Beashore, Kansas City, KS; a sister, Dede Collier, California; four 
grandchildren, Amber Carpenter, Taylor Beashore, Blake Beashore, and 
Trevor Carpenter; and two great grandchildren, Tyonna Jones and A’laysha
 Kemp.She was preceded in death by her daughter Kristi Carpenter, her parents; her brother, Dub Pryor and her sister Vickie Befort.Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; A memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. 
Monday, January 31, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Jarred 
Smith presiding.&nbsp; Family kindly requests those in attendance to please 
wear a mask.&nbsp; Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>. &nbsp;Inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned, Kansas.Memorials may be given to; Alzheimer’s Association, in care of 
Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal condolences
 may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Brenda Lee Carpenter

Logan resident Roger L. Grammon passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, at the Logan Manor in Logan, KS at the age of 67.

He was born July 5, 1954, in Smith Center, Kansas, the son of Keith and Velda (Campbell) Grammon.

Survivors include his three sons Wayne and wife Valorie of Hays, KS, 
Gregory and wife Shannon of Russell, KS, and Ward Grammon of 
Phillipsburg, KS; two brothers Paul and wife Deb of Logan, KS and Larry 
and wife Rose of Myrtle Creek, OR; a sister Beverly Hockman and husband 
Robert of Salina, KS; and four grandchildren Kendra, Janelle, Aaron, and
 Akira.

Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A memorial service will be this Wednesday, January 26th, at 2:00 p.m. in the Logan Funeral Home, Logan, KS with Pastor Troy Buss officiating.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Funeral-Service---Cemetery/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.</a>

The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Logan Manor.

Logan Funeral Home, 102 E. Church Street, Logan, KS 67646 is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Logan resident Roger L. Grammon passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, at the Logan Manor in Logan, KS at the age of 67.He was born July 5, 1954, in Smith Center, Kansas, the son of Keith and Velda (Campbell) Grammon.Survivors include his three sons Wayne and wife Valorie of Hays, KS, 
Gregory and wife Shannon of Russell, KS, and Ward Grammon of 
Phillipsburg, KS; two brothers Paul and wife Deb of Logan, KS and Larry 
and wife Rose of Myrtle Creek, OR; a sister Beverly Hockman and husband 
Robert of Salina, KS; and four grandchildren Kendra, Janelle, Aaron, and
 Akira.Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A memorial service will be this Wednesday, January 26th, at 2:00 p.m. in the Logan Funeral Home, Logan, KS with Pastor Troy Buss officiating.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Funeral-Service---Cemetery/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.</a>The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral chapel.Memorial contributions may be made to the Logan Manor.Logan Funeral Home, 102 E. Church Street, Logan, KS 67646 is in charge of arrangements.

Roger L. Grammon

Tuesday, March 20th, 1990-Sunday, January 23rd, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

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Mark Alan Green

April 18, 1936
 -
 January 20, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

April 18, 1936
 -
 January 20, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Wayne Leroy Garrett

Leslie Marvin “Les” Randa, 61, La Crosse, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at his home.

He was born September 24, 1960, in La 
Crosse, the son of Marvin and Mary Ann (Herrman) Randa.&nbsp; Leslie was a 
1978 graduate of La Crosse High School.&nbsp; In 1981, he was united in 
marriage to Melissa (Ruder) Irwin.&nbsp; They later divorced.&nbsp; His 
memberships included St. Joseph Catholic Church in Liebenthal and the La
 Crosse Knights of Columbus Council #2970.&nbsp; Leslie worked as a roofing 
contractor and at Cross Manufacturing.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, gardening, 
canning, and cooking, especially Volga German recipes.&nbsp; His hobbies 
included drawing, writing, and coin collecting.&nbsp; Leslie was an avid 
sports fan, loved watching his sons play sports, was proud of his family
 heritage, and loved time with his family and grandchildren.

Survivors include his four sons: Aaron 
Randa, Christopher Randa and wife Tafra, Bryan Randa and wife Brooke, 
and David Randa and wife Krystal, all of Hays, a daughter: Savannah 
Randa of Hays, two brothers: Ronald Randa of Hays and Lyle Randa and 
wife Amy of Wichita, five sisters: Linda Gottschalk and husband Loren of
 Basehor, Doris Scheideman and husband Kent of Haysville, Marilyn Randa 
of Derby, Nadine Foreman and husband Steve of Haysville, and Pamela
 Winkler and husband Robert of Charleston, SC, a sister-in-law: Barbara 
Randa of Huntsville, AL, and eleven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his life partner: Constance R. Malcom, and his brother: Gary Randa.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
11:00 am on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 
Liebenthal with Fr. Stephen Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in 
the church cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:30 pm until 7:30 on 
Wednesday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 10:00 am until 
service time on Thursday at the church.&nbsp; A vigil service will be at 6:30
 pm followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00 pm, all on 
Wednesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to the Randa 
Memorial Fund for funeral expenses.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Leslie 
may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Leslie Marvin “Les” Randa, 61, La Crosse, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at his home.He was born September 24, 1960, in La 
Crosse, the son of Marvin and Mary Ann (Herrman) Randa.&nbsp; Leslie was a 
1978 graduate of La Crosse High School.&nbsp; In 1981, he was united in 
marriage to Melissa (Ruder) Irwin.&nbsp; They later divorced.&nbsp; His 
memberships included St. Joseph Catholic Church in Liebenthal and the La
 Crosse Knights of Columbus Council #2970.&nbsp; Leslie worked as a roofing 
contractor and at Cross Manufacturing.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, gardening, 
canning, and cooking, especially Volga German recipes.&nbsp; His hobbies 
included drawing, writing, and coin collecting.&nbsp; Leslie was an avid 
sports fan, loved watching his sons play sports, was proud of his family
 heritage, and loved time with his family and grandchildren.Survivors include his four sons: Aaron 
Randa, Christopher Randa and wife Tafra, Bryan Randa and wife Brooke, 
and David Randa and wife Krystal, all of Hays, a daughter: Savannah 
Randa of Hays, two brothers: Ronald Randa of Hays and Lyle Randa and 
wife Amy of Wichita, five sisters: Linda Gottschalk and husband Loren of
 Basehor, Doris Scheideman and husband Kent of Haysville, Marilyn Randa 
of Derby, Nadine Foreman and husband Steve of Haysville, and Pamela
 Winkler and husband Robert of Charleston, SC, a sister-in-law: Barbara 
Randa of Huntsville, AL, and eleven grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, his life partner: Constance R. Malcom, and his brother: Gary Randa.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
11:00 am on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 
Liebenthal with Fr. Stephen Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in 
the church cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:30 pm until 7:30 on 
Wednesday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 10:00 am until 
service time on Thursday at the church.&nbsp; A vigil service will be at 6:30
 pm followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00 pm, all on 
Wednesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Randa 
Memorial Fund for funeral expenses.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Leslie 
may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Leslie Marvin 'Les' Randa

Carol Jean Johnson, age 72, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022.&nbsp;

Carol was born March 29th, 1949, in Brush, Colorado, to Arthur and 
Martha (Richard) Perizzolo. &nbsp;She spent her childhood in the Brush and 
Fort Collins area, graduating in 1967 from Jefferson High School in 
Edgewater, Colorado. &nbsp;On November 16, 1969, Carol married Leon Johnson in
 Denver, CO. &nbsp;Shortly after they welcomed a boy, Leon (Doug). &nbsp;In 1971 
the couple moved to Goodland where they welcomed their daughter, Jeanne.
 &nbsp;Carol spent the following years providing daycare for many including 
her Grandchildren. &nbsp;She enjoyed spending time and attending events first
 with Doug and Jeanne and later with her Grandchildren. &nbsp;

Carol is survived by her son, Doug (Shauna) of Goodland; daughter, 
Jeanne Stasser of Goodland; sisters, Kay Perizzolo (Bob Weimer) of Fort 
Morgan, CO, Toni (Buddy) Williams of Goodland, and Pam (Lawrence) 
Randall of Torrington, WY; brother, Barry Perizzolo of Grandby, CO; 
Grandchildren, Coy Johnson of Victoria, KS, Dusty Johnson of Dallas TX, 
Chase Johnson, Alyson Gotchall, Jordan Garza, Blake Stasser, Tristen 
Stasser and Clayton Stasser of Goodland; great grandchildren, Logan, 
Jameson, Lio and Conor; and many other family and friends. &nbsp;

For information and online condolences visit www.batemanfuneral.com.

Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Carol-Johnson">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Carol Jean Johnson, age 72, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022.&nbsp;Carol was born March 29th, 1949, in Brush, Colorado, to Arthur and 
Martha (Richard) Perizzolo. &nbsp;She spent her childhood in the Brush and 
Fort Collins area, graduating in 1967 from Jefferson High School in 
Edgewater, Colorado. &nbsp;On November 16, 1969, Carol married Leon Johnson in
 Denver, CO. &nbsp;Shortly after they welcomed a boy, Leon (Doug). &nbsp;In 1971 
the couple moved to Goodland where they welcomed their daughter, Jeanne.
 &nbsp;Carol spent the following years providing daycare for many including 
her Grandchildren. &nbsp;She enjoyed spending time and attending events first
 with Doug and Jeanne and later with her Grandchildren. &nbsp;Carol is survived by her son, Doug (Shauna) of Goodland; daughter, 
Jeanne Stasser of Goodland; sisters, Kay Perizzolo (Bob Weimer) of Fort 
Morgan, CO, Toni (Buddy) Williams of Goodland, and Pam (Lawrence) 
Randall of Torrington, WY; brother, Barry Perizzolo of Grandby, CO; 
Grandchildren, Coy Johnson of Victoria, KS, Dusty Johnson of Dallas TX, 
Chase Johnson, Alyson Gotchall, Jordan Garza, Blake Stasser, Tristen 
Stasser and Clayton Stasser of Goodland; great grandchildren, Logan, 
Jameson, Lio and Conor; and many other family and friends. &nbsp;For information and online condolences visit www.batemanfuneral.com.Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Carol-Johnson">HERE</a> for service details.

Carol Jean Johnson

Larry Joe “LJ” Enfield Jr., son of Larry Joe Sr. and Dorothy 
(Bateman) Enfield, was born March 25, 1963, in Pratt, Kansas, on his 
mother's birthday and passed away at his home in Norton, Kansas, on 
January 20, 2022, at the age of 58.
 Larry grew up in Norton and attended Washington/Eisenhower 
Elementary School, Norton Jr. High and was a 1981 Graduate of Norton 
Community High School. After high school, he attended Kansas City Kansas
 Community College for Mortuary Science. LJ married his high school 
sweetheart, Diana Jo Boston, on July 17, 1982, at the Norton Christian 
Church with her dad and brother officiating. Following their marriage, 
they returned to Kansas City to finish their college education. LJ 
graduated from KCKCC with an Associate Degree of Science in May 1983, at
 which time they returned to Norton where they joined the family 
business and began working for his father, Larry Sr., at Enfield Funeral
 Home. In August 2008, LJ and Diana purchased the funeral home from his
 father and owned/operated the business until their retirement in 
January 2021. They spent their year of retirement traveling and 
enjoying quality time with their family and friends. Special trips were
 made to Colorado to go four-wheeling in the mountains with family near 
Leadville and watching the elk rut in Estes Park. LJ might not have 
been the traditional church-goer but he was a man of great belief and 
faith in God and he knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that he would be 
going to meet his Lord and Savior.
 LJ was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Norton, 
National Funeral Directors Association and Kansas Funeral Directors 
Association, where he served as the board President in 2007-2008. He had
 also been active in Pheasants Forever, Men’s Golf, and the Norton Car 
Club. Larry served his community in many ways over the years, not only 
as the local funeral director but he served on the Norton County 
Sheriff’s Reserves and for 25 years he volunteered for the Norton City 
Fire Dept., where he retired as Captain. LJ's Grandpa Dan instilled a 
love of nature, hunting, fishing and camping in his young grandson, 
which he, in turn, passed on to his sons and grandchildren. LJ loved 
being outdoors and he loved people. His favorite times were spent with 
family and friends out hunting, fishing, camping, and traveling to name a
 few. Extra special trips were elk hunting and Canadian or Alaskan 
fishing trips with his kids and friends. Together, LJ and Diana 
traveled extensively with friends whether it was to conventions for the 
NFDA or cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska, and the Mediterranean where 
they made lifelong friends from Oregon. In more recent years, they 
enjoyed trips to the Florida Keys to relax and fish with Norton friends 
and going to the Daytona 500 races with dear friends from North Dakota. 
 LJ loved to cook and BBQ and enjoyed sharing what he made. He was a 
social butterfly and could be found most days at 110 or the golf course 
visiting with friends making sure there was laughter and love. During 
the summers since the boys were little, they could be found camping and 
boating at the lake with family and friends. He was teased about being 
the camp greeter as he never met a stranger. He would say his greatest 
accomplishment in life by far was his family. He and Diana spent 40+ 
years together and would have celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary 
in July. He was so very proud of the men his two boys had become as 
husbands and fathers and the beautiful girls they chose to share their 
lives. He never considered the girls as in-laws but told everyone he 
had two sons and two daughters. They were his girls. A most special 
part of his life began in 2007, when he became a grandpa! He was "Papa" 
to four boys and two girls who were his whole world and they will miss 
him more than anyone.
 Survivors include: his wife of 39 years, Diana, of their home in 
Norton; his children, Jody and Jessica Enfield, of Norton, and Andy and 
Charli Enfield, of Norton; grandchildren: Trevan, Caden, Ethan, Logan, 
Delaney, and Kinlee Enfield, all of Norton; his father-in-law, Darel 
Boston, of Norton; two brothers, Brock (Jodi) Ellis and Scott (Darla) 
Ellis, all of Norton; one sister, Honor (Greg) Smith, of McPherson, 
Kansas, and their families; brother-in-law, Dean (Julie) Boston, North 
Richland Hills, Texas; aunts, Carolyn (Bill) Graves, Ellsworth, Kansas; 
Louise (Allan) Schnitkker and Gail Dancaster, all of Pratt, Kansas; 
uncles, Dannie (Jane) Enfield, Omaha, Nebraska; Gary Dean Enfield, 
Salina, Kansas; Bud and Ted Bateman, Ed (Sue) Batemen, Tulsa, Oklahoma; 
 many nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and grand-nephews, cousins, 
other relatives and a host of dear friends. He is also survived by his 
mother, Dorothy (Tom) Webb, of Pratt; sisters, Debb (Donovan) Wallgren, 
Phillipsburg, Kansas; and Anissa (Jerry) Sonntag, Hays, Kansas, and 
their families. He was preceded in death by his father and stepmother, 
Larry, Sr. and Vicki Enfield and mother-in-law, Jo Ann Boston, his 
paternal grandparents, Mae and Joe Millen and Vincent L. Enfield, and 
his maternal grandparents, Fannie and Clarence "Dan" Dancaster, one 
uncle, Harley Dancaster and one cousin, Derek Bateman.
 Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, January 27, 2022, at
 the Pavilion at Prairie Dog State Park (please dress accordingly and 
bring a lawn chair as the service venue is outdoors). Burial will follow
 at the Norton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-7:00 pm Wednesday, 
January 26, at the funeral home in Norton. Memorial contributions may be
 made to the Prairie Dog State Park or OK Kids Day and sent in care of 
Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. 
Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Larry Joe “LJ” Enfield Jr., son of Larry Joe Sr. and Dorothy 
(Bateman) Enfield, was born March 25, 1963, in Pratt, Kansas, on his 
mother's birthday and passed away at his home in Norton, Kansas, on 
January 20, 2022, at the age of 58.
 Larry grew up in Norton and attended Washington/Eisenhower 
Elementary School, Norton Jr. High and was a 1981 Graduate of Norton 
Community High School. After high school, he attended Kansas City Kansas
 Community College for Mortuary Science. LJ married his high school 
sweetheart, Diana Jo Boston, on July 17, 1982, at the Norton Christian 
Church with her dad and brother officiating. Following their marriage, 
they returned to Kansas City to finish their college education. LJ 
graduated from KCKCC with an Associate Degree of Science in May 1983, at
 which time they returned to Norton where they joined the family 
business and began working for his father, Larry Sr., at Enfield Funeral
 Home. In August 2008, LJ and Diana purchased the funeral home from his
 father and owned/operated the business until their retirement in 
January 2021. They spent their year of retirement traveling and 
enjoying quality time with their family and friends. Special trips were
 made to Colorado to go four-wheeling in the mountains with family near 
Leadville and watching the elk rut in Estes Park. LJ might not have 
been the traditional church-goer but he was a man of great belief and 
faith in God and he knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that he would be 
going to meet his Lord and Savior.
 LJ was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Norton, 
National Funeral Directors Association and Kansas Funeral Directors 
Association, where he served as the board President in 2007-2008. He had
 also been active in Pheasants Forever, Men’s Golf, and the Norton Car 
Club. Larry served his community in many ways over the years, not only 
as the local funeral director but he served on the Norton County 
Sheriff’s Reserves and for 25 years he volunteered for the Norton City 
Fire Dept., where he retired as Captain. LJ's Grandpa Dan instilled a 
love of nature, hunting, fishing and camping in his young grandson, 
which he, in turn, passed on to his sons and grandchildren. LJ loved 
being outdoors and he loved people. His favorite times were spent with 
family and friends out hunting, fishing, camping, and traveling to name a
 few. Extra special trips were elk hunting and Canadian or Alaskan 
fishing trips with his kids and friends. Together, LJ and Diana 
traveled extensively with friends whether it was to conventions for the 
NFDA or cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska, and the Mediterranean where 
they made lifelong friends from Oregon. In more recent years, they 
enjoyed trips to the Florida Keys to relax and fish with Norton friends 
and going to the Daytona 500 races with dear friends from North Dakota. 
 LJ loved to cook and BBQ and enjoyed sharing what he made. He was a 
social butterfly and could be found most days at 110 or the golf course 
visiting with friends making sure there was laughter and love. During 
the summers since the boys were little, they could be found camping and 
boating at the lake with family and friends. He was teased about being 
the camp greeter as he never met a stranger. He would say his greatest 
accomplishment in life by far was his family. He and Diana spent 40+ 
years together and would have celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary 
in July. He was so very proud of the men his two boys had become as 
husbands and fathers and the beautiful girls they chose to share their 
lives. He never considered the girls as in-laws but told everyone he 
had two sons and two daughters. They were his girls. A most special 
part of his life began in 2007, when he became a grandpa! He was "Papa" 
to four boys and two girls who were his whole world and they will miss 
him more than anyone.
 Survivors include: his wife of 39 years, Diana, of their home in 
Norton; his children, Jody and Jessica Enfield, of Norton, and Andy and 
Charli Enfield, of Norton; grandchildren: Trevan, Caden, Ethan, Logan, 
Delaney, and Kinlee Enfield, all of Norton; his father-in-law, Darel 
Boston, of Norton; two brothers, Brock (Jodi) Ellis and Scott (Darla) 
Ellis, all of Norton; one sister, Honor (Greg) Smith, of McPherson, 
Kansas, and their families; brother-in-law, Dean (Julie) Boston, North 
Richland Hills, Texas; aunts, Carolyn (Bill) Graves, Ellsworth, Kansas; 
Louise (Allan) Schnitkker and Gail Dancaster, all of Pratt, Kansas; 
uncles, Dannie (Jane) Enfield, Omaha, Nebraska; Gary Dean Enfield, 
Salina, Kansas; Bud and Ted Bateman, Ed (Sue) Batemen, Tulsa, Oklahoma; 
 many nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and grand-nephews, cousins, 
other relatives and a host of dear friends. He is also survived by his 
mother, Dorothy (Tom) Webb, of Pratt; sisters, Debb (Donovan) Wallgren, 
Phillipsburg, Kansas; and Anissa (Jerry) Sonntag, Hays, Kansas, and 
their families. He was preceded in death by his father and stepmother, 
Larry, Sr. and Vicki Enfield and mother-in-law, Jo Ann Boston, his 
paternal grandparents, Mae and Joe Millen and Vincent L. Enfield, and 
his maternal grandparents, Fannie and Clarence "Dan" Dancaster, one 
uncle, Harley Dancaster and one cousin, Derek Bateman.
 Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, January 27, 2022, at
 the Pavilion at Prairie Dog State Park (please dress accordingly and 
bring a lawn chair as the service venue is outdoors). Burial will follow
 at the Norton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-7:00 pm Wednesday, 
January 26, at the funeral home in Norton. Memorial contributions may be
 made to the Prairie Dog State Park or OK Kids Day and sent in care of 
Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. 
Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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