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;

Larry Joe 'LJ' Enfield Jr.

Terrell Edward "Terry" Bonnett, 65, of Topeka, KS formerly of Norton, KS
 passed away January 21, 2022, at his home in Topeka. He was born 
September 10, 1956, in Osceola, IA to Dale Edward and Leila Elizabeth 
(Russell) Bonnett.
 Terry grew up in Osceola, IA and was a 1974 Graduate of Clarke 
Community High School. He then went on to attend York College in York, 
NE, where he met his wife, Patti. Terry married Patti Persinger on 
January 2, 1976, in Norton, KS, where they settled and farmed for many 
years. He had a dedicated career of 31 years of service in the 
Quartermaster Corps., enlisting in the Kansas Army National Guard in 
1985 and retiring in 2016 as a CW4.
 Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Elizabeth 
Bonnett and daughters, Holly and April Bonnett. He is survived by his 
wife, Patti, of the home in Topeka; daughters, Amber Bonnett of Topeka 
and Aubrey (Alex) VanderHamm of Newcastle, WA and sisters, Sherri Lange 
of Clive, IA and Vicki (Russ) Flaherty of Murray, IA.
 Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Saturday, January 29, 2022, at
 Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Burial 
will follow at the Norton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 pm 
Friday, January 28, at the funeral home. Condolences may be left at 
www.plumergobber.com

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 </figure>Terrell Edward "Terry" Bonnett, 65, of Topeka, KS formerly of Norton, KS
 passed away January 21, 2022, at his home in Topeka. He was born 
September 10, 1956, in Osceola, IA to Dale Edward and Leila Elizabeth 
(Russell) Bonnett.
 Terry grew up in Osceola, IA and was a 1974 Graduate of Clarke 
Community High School. He then went on to attend York College in York, 
NE, where he met his wife, Patti. Terry married Patti Persinger on 
January 2, 1976, in Norton, KS, where they settled and farmed for many 
years. He had a dedicated career of 31 years of service in the 
Quartermaster Corps., enlisting in the Kansas Army National Guard in 
1985 and retiring in 2016 as a CW4.
 Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Elizabeth 
Bonnett and daughters, Holly and April Bonnett. He is survived by his 
wife, Patti, of the home in Topeka; daughters, Amber Bonnett of Topeka 
and Aubrey (Alex) VanderHamm of Newcastle, WA and sisters, Sherri Lange 
of Clive, IA and Vicki (Russ) Flaherty of Murray, IA.
 Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Saturday, January 29, 2022, at
 Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Burial 
will follow at the Norton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 pm 
Friday, January 28, at the funeral home. Condolences may be left at 
www.plumergobber.com

Terrell Edward 'Terry' Bonnett

John J. Flaherty, 81, Hays, died Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the Glen Carr House in Derby, Kansas.

He was born June 4, 1940, in Powers 
Lake, North Dakota, one of four children to John Henry “Jack” and Alice 
(Anderson) Flaherty.&nbsp; In 1958, he graduated from High School in Columbus,
 ND and enlisted in the U.S. Navy.&nbsp; He served until 1962 aboard the USS 
McDermut, a Fletcher-class destroyer, in locations throughout the 
Pacific.&nbsp; On June 8, 1968, he married Mary Meyeres in Hoisington, Kansas,
 and they later divorced but remained lifelong friends. On June 3, 
2006, he married Judy A. (Polifka) Rohr in Pfeifer, Kansas.&nbsp; He was a 
part owner of a finance and collection agency, did maintenance for 
Pepperidge Farms in Chicago, and worked in the maintenance department at
 Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; He was a member of Immaculate Heart of 
Mary Catholic Church, and the Hays VFW and American Legion.&nbsp; John loved 
the outdoors, spending time with family and friends at the lake, 
traveling, and going on family vacations.&nbsp; He enjoyed big Lincolns and 
Cadillacs, browsing for cars on various car lots, and his beloved Yorkie
 dog.&nbsp; John possessed a quick wit and sense of humor, ice cream and 
coffee were some of his favorite treats, and he loved being Gramps and 
spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife Judy of 
Hays, two sons:&nbsp; Mike Flaherty and wife Angie of Derby, and John P. 
Flaherty of Lenexa, a daughter: Shelly Keller and husband Travis of 
Hays, a step son:&nbsp; Jeff Rohr and wife Tracy of Overland Park, a step 
daughter: Jackie Mosher and husband Alan of Overland Park, a sister: 
Mary Taylor of Naperville, Illinois, brother-in-law: Charles Dorwick of 
Milan, Indiana, grandchildren: Jordan Flaherty, Maddie Keller, Quinton 
Flaherty, Kaitlyn Flaherty, Camryn Flaherty, and Karlynn Flaherty, step 
grandchildren: Michelle McCormick and husband Justin, Jonathan Mosher 
and wife Kelly, Madison Klimas and husband Joel, Mason Rohr, and Makenna
 Rohr, step great grandchildren: Charlie McCormick, Eli McCormick, and 
Quinn Klimas, and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his 
parents, a brother Dennis Flaherty and his wife Carol, a sister Peggy 
Dorwick, a brother-in-law James Taylor, and a grandson Tanner 
Starkey-Flaherty.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church with Fr. Charles Polifka and Fr. Nick Parker 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military honors by the Hays VFW #9076 Honor 
Guard will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 
pm until 8:00 on Thursday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Friday, all at 
the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A parish vigil and rosary will 
be at 7:00 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested 
to the Hays VFW #9076 Honor Guard or to Hospice of HaysMed.&nbsp; Condolences
 and memories of John may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>John J. Flaherty, 81, Hays, died Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the Glen Carr House in Derby, Kansas.He was born June 4, 1940, in Powers 
Lake, North Dakota, one of four children to John Henry “Jack” and Alice 
(Anderson) Flaherty.&nbsp; In 1958, he graduated from High School in Columbus,
 ND and enlisted in the U.S. Navy.&nbsp; He served until 1962 aboard the USS 
McDermut, a Fletcher-class destroyer, in locations throughout the 
Pacific.&nbsp; On June 8, 1968, he married Mary Meyeres in Hoisington, Kansas,
 and they later divorced but remained lifelong friends. On June 3, 
2006, he married Judy A. (Polifka) Rohr in Pfeifer, Kansas.&nbsp; He was a 
part owner of a finance and collection agency, did maintenance for 
Pepperidge Farms in Chicago, and worked in the maintenance department at
 Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; He was a member of Immaculate Heart of 
Mary Catholic Church, and the Hays VFW and American Legion.&nbsp; John loved 
the outdoors, spending time with family and friends at the lake, 
traveling, and going on family vacations.&nbsp; He enjoyed big Lincolns and 
Cadillacs, browsing for cars on various car lots, and his beloved Yorkie
 dog.&nbsp; John possessed a quick wit and sense of humor, ice cream and 
coffee were some of his favorite treats, and he loved being Gramps and 
spending time with his grandchildren.Survivors include his wife Judy of 
Hays, two sons:&nbsp; Mike Flaherty and wife Angie of Derby, and John P. 
Flaherty of Lenexa, a daughter: Shelly Keller and husband Travis of 
Hays, a step son:&nbsp; Jeff Rohr and wife Tracy of Overland Park, a step 
daughter: Jackie Mosher and husband Alan of Overland Park, a sister: 
Mary Taylor of Naperville, Illinois, brother-in-law: Charles Dorwick of 
Milan, Indiana, grandchildren: Jordan Flaherty, Maddie Keller, Quinton 
Flaherty, Kaitlyn Flaherty, Camryn Flaherty, and Karlynn Flaherty, step 
grandchildren: Michelle McCormick and husband Justin, Jonathan Mosher 
and wife Kelly, Madison Klimas and husband Joel, Mason Rohr, and Makenna
 Rohr, step great grandchildren: Charlie McCormick, Eli McCormick, and 
Quinn Klimas, and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his 
parents, a brother Dennis Flaherty and his wife Carol, a sister Peggy 
Dorwick, a brother-in-law James Taylor, and a grandson Tanner 
Starkey-Flaherty.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church with Fr. Charles Polifka and Fr. Nick Parker 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military honors by the Hays VFW #9076 Honor 
Guard will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 
pm until 8:00 on Thursday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Friday, all at 
the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A parish vigil and rosary will 
be at 7:00 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested 
to the Hays VFW #9076 Honor Guard or to Hospice of HaysMed.&nbsp; Condolences
 and memories of John may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

John J. Flaherty

On January 22, 2022, Lillian Faye Baier, 88, passed 
peacefully to her Savior’s arms at Salina Presbyterian Manor.&nbsp; Lillian 
Haberer was born February 2, 1933, to Rudolph and Olinda Haberer on a 
farm in Russell County, Kansas. 

She spent her childhood growing up on a 
farm during the Depression, and had many stories about the kindness, 
courage, and resilience of her family and parents during those difficult
 years. Lillian had those traits throughout her life.&nbsp; She graduated 
from Russell High School, a valedictorian, in her class of 1950. She was
 awarded a full scholarship to the University of Kansas. Too poor to 
attend college, she went to work as a secretary in Russell. Lillian met 
Robert Baier over a piece of chocolate cake at the Tower Café in 
Russell. They married at St. John’s Lutheran Church on June 18, 1955.&nbsp; 
To this union, two daughters were born, Jennifer Roesner and Susanne 
Syring (Randy). 

Lillian devoted her life to her home and family. She 
brought her skills as a cook, seamstress, crafting, and a passion for 
reading and music. Every new venture she did was done to perfection. Her
 hobbies included making beautiful greeting cards and photography. 
Lillian adored her granddaughters and great granddaughters. She was 
called “Nonie."

She is survived by Lauren Knitter (Joe) of Tuscon, Arizona, Megan 
Gibbons (Daniel) of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, Kaitlyn Neufeld (Brian) of 
Montrose, Colorado, and Alexandria Roesner of Salina; 
great-grandchildren, Lily Knitter, Amelia, and Emmeline Gibbon; a 
sister, Wilmetta Libal and a sister-in-law, Marian (Bob) Russell.

Preceding her in death are her husband, Bob, her parents, and a brother, Rudolph Haberer II.

Lillian will always be remembered for her deep and steadfast love for her family and friends. She will always be our “Nonie” ...

A private family graveside memorial service is planned. Memorials may be sent to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Salina, KS.&nbsp;

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 </figure>On January 22, 2022, Lillian Faye Baier, 88, passed 
peacefully to her Savior’s arms at Salina Presbyterian Manor.&nbsp; Lillian 
Haberer was born February 2, 1933, to Rudolph and Olinda Haberer on a 
farm in Russell County, Kansas. She spent her childhood growing up on a 
farm during the Depression, and had many stories about the kindness, 
courage, and resilience of her family and parents during those difficult
 years. Lillian had those traits throughout her life.&nbsp; She graduated 
from Russell High School, a valedictorian, in her class of 1950. She was
 awarded a full scholarship to the University of Kansas. Too poor to 
attend college, she went to work as a secretary in Russell. Lillian met 
Robert Baier over a piece of chocolate cake at the Tower Café in 
Russell. They married at St. John’s Lutheran Church on June 18, 1955.&nbsp; 
To this union, two daughters were born, Jennifer Roesner and Susanne 
Syring (Randy). Lillian devoted her life to her home and family. She 
brought her skills as a cook, seamstress, crafting, and a passion for 
reading and music. Every new venture she did was done to perfection. Her
 hobbies included making beautiful greeting cards and photography. 
Lillian adored her granddaughters and great granddaughters. She was 
called “Nonie."She is survived by Lauren Knitter (Joe) of Tuscon, Arizona, Megan 
Gibbons (Daniel) of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, Kaitlyn Neufeld (Brian) of 
Montrose, Colorado, and Alexandria Roesner of Salina; 
great-grandchildren, Lily Knitter, Amelia, and Emmeline Gibbon; a 
sister, Wilmetta Libal and a sister-in-law, Marian (Bob) Russell.Preceding her in death are her husband, Bob, her parents, and a brother, Rudolph Haberer II.Lillian will always be remembered for her deep and steadfast love for her family and friends. She will always be our “Nonie” ...A private family graveside memorial service is planned. Memorials may be sent to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Salina, KS.&nbsp;

Lillian Faye (Haberer) Baier

Saturday, July 16th, 1938-Sunday, January 23rd, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Saturday, July 16th, 1938-Sunday, January 23rd, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Eileen Marie Unger (Kogl)

Tuesday, September 4th, 1951-Monday, January 24th, 2022

Tuesday, September 4th, 1951-Monday, January 24th, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Larry Lynn Hensley

Bernadine P. (Purma) Kraus, Wilson, KS, passed away January 22, 2022, at 
Wilson Care and Rehabilitation Center in Wilson, at the age of 96. She 
was born on April 18, 1925, to Otto and Mary (Haska) Purma in Wilson. 
Bernadine married Wilbert Kraus on December 11, 1943, in Russell, KS. 
They were blessed with 2 children: Gary and Robert.
 Bernadine lived most of her life on the farm southeast of Wilson. 
She graduated from Wilson High School with the class of 1943. She was a 
homemaker and helped on the farm. She cleaned Wilson Nursing Home for 
many years. Bernadine loved to bake and cook. She was well known for her
 bierocks and kolaches, and she enjoyed inviting and sharing her cooking
 with others. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
 Bernadine is survived by her children, Gary Kraus and wife Joyce of 
Wilson and Robert Kraus of Wilson; 3 grandchildren, Roger Kraus 
(Jennifer Peirano), Tim Kraus, and Alicia Miller; and 9 
great-grandchildren.
 She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and 
daughters-in-law Beverly and Sandra Kraus; sisters LaVerne Aksamit and 
Viola Redetzke; and grandchildren David Miller and Sondra Kraus.
 It is said that the kitchen is a gathering place for friends and 
family where memories are homemade and seasoned with love. No matter 
what great food Bernadine was preparing, it was always done with 
unconditional love for family and friends. While those amazing smells 
from her kitchen will be greatly missed, the sweet aroma of her 
kindness, tenderness, and love will be with us forever. As a loving, 
caring mother, her family was second only to God; her great love and 
faith in God were not only a constant source of strength for herself, 
but also for all who knew her. She will be greatly missed, but the 
celebration of her life and memories will never be forgotten.
 A funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 
2PM, at the First Baptist Church in Wilson. Visitation will be on 
Wednesday 1PM to 8 PM at the funeral home in Wilson. Burial will be in 
the Wilson Cemetery.
 Memorials are suggested to Wilson Care &amp; Rehab or Wilson 
American Legion Post #262 and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease 
Funeral Home, PO Box 533, Wilson, KS 67490.

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 </figure>Bernadine P. (Purma) Kraus, Wilson, KS, passed away January 22, 2022, at 
Wilson Care and Rehabilitation Center in Wilson, at the age of 96. She 
was born on April 18, 1925, to Otto and Mary (Haska) Purma in Wilson. 
Bernadine married Wilbert Kraus on December 11, 1943, in Russell, KS. 
They were blessed with 2 children: Gary and Robert.
 Bernadine lived most of her life on the farm southeast of Wilson. 
She graduated from Wilson High School with the class of 1943. She was a 
homemaker and helped on the farm. She cleaned Wilson Nursing Home for 
many years. Bernadine loved to bake and cook. She was well known for her
 bierocks and kolaches, and she enjoyed inviting and sharing her cooking
 with others. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
 Bernadine is survived by her children, Gary Kraus and wife Joyce of 
Wilson and Robert Kraus of Wilson; 3 grandchildren, Roger Kraus 
(Jennifer Peirano), Tim Kraus, and Alicia Miller; and 9 
great-grandchildren.
 She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and 
daughters-in-law Beverly and Sandra Kraus; sisters LaVerne Aksamit and 
Viola Redetzke; and grandchildren David Miller and Sondra Kraus.
 It is said that the kitchen is a gathering place for friends and 
family where memories are homemade and seasoned with love. No matter 
what great food Bernadine was preparing, it was always done with 
unconditional love for family and friends. While those amazing smells 
from her kitchen will be greatly missed, the sweet aroma of her 
kindness, tenderness, and love will be with us forever. As a loving, 
caring mother, her family was second only to God; her great love and 
faith in God were not only a constant source of strength for herself, 
but also for all who knew her. She will be greatly missed, but the 
celebration of her life and memories will never be forgotten.
 A funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 
2PM, at the First Baptist Church in Wilson. Visitation will be on 
Wednesday 1PM to 8 PM at the funeral home in Wilson. Burial will be in 
the Wilson Cemetery.
 Memorials are suggested to Wilson Care &amp; Rehab or Wilson 
American Legion Post #262 and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease 
Funeral Home, PO Box 533, Wilson, KS 67490.

Bernadine P. Kraus

Richard E. “Rich” Thibodeau, age 86, of Hays, Kansas, was freed from this earth on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Brookdale Assisted Living Center in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;

He was born in Woburn, Massachusetts, to Ernest and Agnes (Gaudet) Thibodeau.&nbsp;

Rich leaves a legacy of creativity and inspiration to all those he encountered.&nbsp; Although he attended Sanborn Seminary in Kingston, New Hampshire, served in the US Army, and studied painting at Northern Arizona University and Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico, he always followed his own unique path through life.

He was proud to have studied under the artist Alfredo Zalce in Mexico.&nbsp; He also ran a successful frame shop in Santa Fe, New Mexico, which he sold to move to Pilar, New Mexico.&nbsp; While in Pilar, he painted, ran a youth hostel, and created a program of summer workshops.&nbsp; He brought his passion for the arts to the High Plains in the late 90s where he was able to continue running galleries, teaching art, and painting.&nbsp; He continued to show throughout his life and currently has work on display at the Hays Public Library.&nbsp; His watercolors and his book “Pilar, Pilar” are available at the Hays Arts Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rich is survived by his daughters Nicole, Yvette, Angelique; his sister, Carol; his grandchildren, Alyssa, Nathan, Alex, Kristen, and Hailie; his great grandchildren, Ascher and Shaelie; and his former wives.&nbsp;

He is preceded in death by both parents; his grandson, Gregory; his brother, Gene; his sisters, JoAnn and Sharon; and his daughter, Shawn Marie.

He was an avid hiker, cross country skier, and fly fisherman. He would like to be remembered joyously through creative expression, whatever form it may take.

His celebration of life gathering will be held January 28, 2022, in Pilar, New Mexico.&nbsp; Please email Nicole at <a href="mailto:nlthibodeau@gmail.com">nlthibodeau@gmail.com</a> for more information and times.

The family suggests memorials made payable to: The Sierra Club in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

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

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 </figure>Richard E. “Rich” Thibodeau, age 86, of Hays, Kansas, was freed from this earth on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Brookdale Assisted Living Center in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;He was born in Woburn, Massachusetts, to Ernest and Agnes (Gaudet) Thibodeau.&nbsp;Rich leaves a legacy of creativity and inspiration to all those he encountered.&nbsp; Although he attended Sanborn Seminary in Kingston, New Hampshire, served in the US Army, and studied painting at Northern Arizona University and Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico, he always followed his own unique path through life.He was proud to have studied under the artist Alfredo Zalce in Mexico.&nbsp; He also ran a successful frame shop in Santa Fe, New Mexico, which he sold to move to Pilar, New Mexico.&nbsp; While in Pilar, he painted, ran a youth hostel, and created a program of summer workshops.&nbsp; He brought his passion for the arts to the High Plains in the late 90s where he was able to continue running galleries, teaching art, and painting.&nbsp; He continued to show throughout his life and currently has work on display at the Hays Public Library.&nbsp; His watercolors and his book “Pilar, Pilar” are available at the Hays Arts Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rich is survived by his daughters Nicole, Yvette, Angelique; his sister, Carol; his grandchildren, Alyssa, Nathan, Alex, Kristen, and Hailie; his great grandchildren, Ascher and Shaelie; and his former wives.&nbsp;He is preceded in death by both parents; his grandson, Gregory; his brother, Gene; his sisters, JoAnn and Sharon; and his daughter, Shawn Marie.He was an avid hiker, cross country skier, and fly fisherman. He would like to be remembered joyously through creative expression, whatever form it may take.His celebration of life gathering will be held January 28, 2022, in Pilar, New Mexico.&nbsp; Please email Nicole at <a href="mailto:nlthibodeau@gmail.com">nlthibodeau@gmail.com</a> for more information and times.The family suggests memorials made payable to: The Sierra Club in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Richard E. 'Rich' Thibodeau

Caren Louise Bates, a resident of Sulphur, Okla., was born June 27, 1938, in Ellis, Kansas, to Oswald &amp; Elizabeth (Lashell) Deutcher. She passed away Friday January 21, 2022, at Sulphur at the age of 83. Caren grew up in Ellis, where she graduated from High School. She was a graduated of Kansas State University. Caren had worked as a radiologist technician. She was married to Robert Jackson Bates on December 2, 1961, in Ellis, Kansas. He preceded her in death May 25, 1984. She was a member of Sulphur United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: a son Trent Bates. She is survived by her Sons &amp; their spouses, Todd and Cindy Bates and Tim and Kelly Bates all of Sulphur, OK; a sister: Claudia Schaus and husband Richard, of Ellis; Grandchildren, Tomi-Anne Grisham &amp; Jeff, Grant Bates &amp; Megan; Tanner Bates &amp; Kelsie, Tori Burba &amp; Matt; Haleigh Bates, &amp; Jackson Bates 8 Great Grandchildren. Services will be 1:00 PM Wednesday January 26, 2022, at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637. Burial will follow in Mt Hope Cemetery, Ellis. Officiant will be Pastor John Morley III. Visitation will be 11:00 AM until service time at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; 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>

<figure>
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 </figure>Caren Louise Bates, a resident of Sulphur, Okla., was born June 27, 1938, in Ellis, Kansas, to Oswald &amp; Elizabeth (Lashell) Deutcher. She passed away Friday January 21, 2022, at Sulphur at the age of 83. Caren grew up in Ellis, where she graduated from High School. She was a graduated of Kansas State University. Caren had worked as a radiologist technician. She was married to Robert Jackson Bates on December 2, 1961, in Ellis, Kansas. He preceded her in death May 25, 1984. She was a member of Sulphur United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: a son Trent Bates. She is survived by her Sons &amp; their spouses, Todd and Cindy Bates and Tim and Kelly Bates all of Sulphur, OK; a sister: Claudia Schaus and husband Richard, of Ellis; Grandchildren, Tomi-Anne Grisham &amp; Jeff, Grant Bates &amp; Megan; Tanner Bates &amp; Kelsie, Tori Burba &amp; Matt; Haleigh Bates, &amp; Jackson Bates 8 Great Grandchildren. Services will be 1:00 PM Wednesday January 26, 2022, at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637. Burial will follow in Mt Hope Cemetery, Ellis. Officiant will be Pastor John Morley III. Visitation will be 11:00 AM until service time at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; 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>

Caren Louise Bates

Richard Lee Cox, 99, of Colby, KS passed away January 14th, 2022, in his 
home in Quinlan, TX with family present. He was born November 18th, 
1922, to James and Ollie Cox in McGregor, TX. Richard served in the 
United States Navy as a Motor Machinist’s Mate, Third Class in World War
 II in the Philippines. He married Elsie Mae Bloom on April 10th, 1952,&nbsp; in Roswell, New Mexico. 
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Elsie Mae Cox; wife 
Laverne (Dahnke) Cox ; his parents James and Ollie Cox; eldest son Eddie
 Lee Cox; 5 brothers; Robert Cox, Leonard Cox, Thurman Cox and two 
infant brothers. 
He is survived by his children Bob (Jeanette) Cox of McPherson, KS; 
Connie Lewsader (Marvin Skagerberg) of Quinlan, TX; Don (Ginger 
Mays-Dodrill) of Galmey, MO; Karen Matzen (Bob Ward) of Clearwater, KS; 
Rich (Kristie) Cox of DeSoto, KS; Ken (Rhonda) Cox of Sioux Falls, SD; 
Jackie (Dan) Hovda of Palacios, TX and brother Harold Ray (Diane) Cox of
 Richardson, TX. At the time of his passing there are 24 Grandchildren,
 49 Great Grandchildren and 12 Great, Great Grandchildren along with 
numerous nieces and nephews. 
Richard was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. and a lifetime member of the
 American Legion in which he helped establish the Sons of the American 
Legion Chapter, Post 363. He enjoyed gardening, golfing and fishing. 
He loved his family and grandchildren and enjoyed teaching them how to 
play pinochle, dominos and how to fish. 
The memorial service will be at 10:00 am May 28th, 2022, at Baalmann 
Mortuary in Colby with graveside services at Beulah Cemetery with 
military honors. There will be a Celebration of Life at the American 
Legion at 1:00 pm May 28th, 2022, with family present.

In lieu of 
flowers, memorials may be sent to the Colby American Legion Chapter, 
Post 363 or to the Colby V.F.W. sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary PO Box
 391, Colby KS 67701. Online condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Richard Lee Cox, 99, of Colby, KS passed away January 14th, 2022, in his 
home in Quinlan, TX with family present. He was born November 18th, 
1922, to James and Ollie Cox in McGregor, TX. Richard served in the 
United States Navy as a Motor Machinist’s Mate, Third Class in World War
 II in the Philippines. He married Elsie Mae Bloom on April 10th, 1952,&nbsp; in Roswell, New Mexico. 
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Elsie Mae Cox; wife 
Laverne (Dahnke) Cox ; his parents James and Ollie Cox; eldest son Eddie
 Lee Cox; 5 brothers; Robert Cox, Leonard Cox, Thurman Cox and two 
infant brothers. 
He is survived by his children Bob (Jeanette) Cox of McPherson, KS; 
Connie Lewsader (Marvin Skagerberg) of Quinlan, TX; Don (Ginger 
Mays-Dodrill) of Galmey, MO; Karen Matzen (Bob Ward) of Clearwater, KS; 
Rich (Kristie) Cox of DeSoto, KS; Ken (Rhonda) Cox of Sioux Falls, SD; 
Jackie (Dan) Hovda of Palacios, TX and brother Harold Ray (Diane) Cox of
 Richardson, TX. At the time of his passing there are 24 Grandchildren,
 49 Great Grandchildren and 12 Great, Great Grandchildren along with 
numerous nieces and nephews. 
Richard was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. and a lifetime member of the
 American Legion in which he helped establish the Sons of the American 
Legion Chapter, Post 363. He enjoyed gardening, golfing and fishing. 
He loved his family and grandchildren and enjoyed teaching them how to 
play pinochle, dominos and how to fish. 
The memorial service will be at 10:00 am May 28th, 2022, at Baalmann 
Mortuary in Colby with graveside services at Beulah Cemetery with 
military honors. There will be a Celebration of Life at the American 
Legion at 1:00 pm May 28th, 2022, with family present. In lieu of 
flowers, memorials may be sent to the Colby American Legion Chapter, 
Post 363 or to the Colby V.F.W. sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary PO Box
 391, Colby KS 67701. Online condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Richard Lee Cox

James Dexter “Jim” Yost, age 74, died on January 21, 2022, at his home in Salina Kansas.

Jim is survived by his wife Lois (Westbrook), son Jonathan (Beth) and
 their children Wyatt and Luke of Salina, and his brother Dennis Yost of
 Pueblo, CO. In addition, Jim is survived by his step-children Keith 
(Lisa) Joy of Hays, KS, Daren (Jaque) Joy of Hays, Jamie Joy of Hays, 
Todd (Janice) Joy of Colorado Springs, CO, and many step-grandchildren 
and step-great grandchildren.

Jim was born on March 14, 1947, in Great Bend, KS, to Paul and 
Jeannette Beverly (Jean) Yost. Jim enlisted in the US Navy in 1967. He 
was stationed in San Diego and served aboard the USS Enterprise. Jim 
reenlisted in the US Navy in 1975 and was stationed in San Diego. 
Between enlistments, Jim attended Fort Hays State University.

Jim married Lois Westbrook in 1974 in Nederland, CO. Their son 
Jonathan was born in 1979. When Jonathan was 13 days old, Jim and Lois 
took a cross country trip on a “hippy bus” and found their way to Fort 
Collins, CO, and stayed for the next 4 years. While in Fort Collins, Jim
 worked for the Colorado Forest Service. Jim, Lois and Jonathan moved to
 Hoisington, KS where Jim worked for the railroad. Jim and his family 
moved to Salina in 1997 when the railroad moved everyone to Salina. Jim 
worked for the railroad for 30 years and retired in 2010.

Jim liked to tinker in his garden, flirt with the girls at Dillons, 
take care of the plants at his church, and above all playing with his 
grandsons, Wyatt and Luke.&nbsp; Jim was a spiritual man and involved in 
church activities. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and 
all who knew him.

A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am on Saturday, January 29, 
2022, at Ray Avenue Baptist Church, 2801 Ray Ave.&nbsp;&nbsp; A reception at the 
church will follow the service. Memorials can be made in care of the 
church.

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 </figure>James Dexter “Jim” Yost, age 74, died on January 21, 2022, at his home in Salina Kansas.Jim is survived by his wife Lois (Westbrook), son Jonathan (Beth) and
 their children Wyatt and Luke of Salina, and his brother Dennis Yost of
 Pueblo, CO. In addition, Jim is survived by his step-children Keith 
(Lisa) Joy of Hays, KS, Daren (Jaque) Joy of Hays, Jamie Joy of Hays, 
Todd (Janice) Joy of Colorado Springs, CO, and many step-grandchildren 
and step-great grandchildren.Jim was born on March 14, 1947, in Great Bend, KS, to Paul and 
Jeannette Beverly (Jean) Yost. Jim enlisted in the US Navy in 1967. He 
was stationed in San Diego and served aboard the USS Enterprise. Jim 
reenlisted in the US Navy in 1975 and was stationed in San Diego. 
Between enlistments, Jim attended Fort Hays State University.Jim married Lois Westbrook in 1974 in Nederland, CO. Their son 
Jonathan was born in 1979. When Jonathan was 13 days old, Jim and Lois 
took a cross country trip on a “hippy bus” and found their way to Fort 
Collins, CO, and stayed for the next 4 years. While in Fort Collins, Jim
 worked for the Colorado Forest Service. Jim, Lois and Jonathan moved to
 Hoisington, KS where Jim worked for the railroad. Jim and his family 
moved to Salina in 1997 when the railroad moved everyone to Salina. Jim 
worked for the railroad for 30 years and retired in 2010.Jim liked to tinker in his garden, flirt with the girls at Dillons, 
take care of the plants at his church, and above all playing with his 
grandsons, Wyatt and Luke.&nbsp; Jim was a spiritual man and involved in 
church activities. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and 
all who knew him.A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am on Saturday, January 29, 
2022, at Ray Avenue Baptist Church, 2801 Ray Ave.&nbsp;&nbsp; A reception at the 
church will follow the service. Memorials can be made in care of the 
church.

James Dexter 'Jim' Yost

Juanita was born on September 21, 1934, in Hays, Kansas, to Leo and 
Pauline (Arnhold) Bieker. She never met her mother due to complications 
following birth from which Pauline died. She was raised in the loving 
family of John and Mary (Bieker) Arnhold of Victoria, Kansas... always 
known as Mom and Dad. She was the youngest of nine children in her 
Arnhold family: Leona (Felix Werth), William (Anna), Alfred (Regina), 
Florence (Richard Gerstner), Helen (Bernard Pfeifer), Norine (Edmund 
Kuhn), Albert, and John (Frances). She was the youngest of five children
 in the Bieker family: Generose (Jim Bergman), Lenore (Mike Billinger), 
MaryAnn (Gilbert Leiker), and LeRoy, all of whom proceeded her in death.

She married a handsome young man, one year her elder, whom she met at
 their hometown high school in Victoria, Kansas. Five months after she 
graduated, they married. Edwin L. Hoffman became her life partner on 
October 11,1952 at Saint Fidelis Catholic Church in Victoria a.k.a. 
Cathedral of the Plains.&nbsp; They had five children, whom she will be 
lovingly remembered by: Kerri Waldner, (Dennis) of Lakewood, CO, Eddie 
Hoffman, (Judy), Russ Hoffman, (Nancy), John Hoffman and Lisa Tausan, 
(Brian) all of Westminster, CO.

Juanita's young life was full of taking care of her family and home, 
and a faithful member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She was a 
tremendous cook, seamstress, and housekeeper, and a tireless mother.

After her children flew the nest, she loved spending time with her 
beloved husband at the family cabin. They spent 50 blessed years 
together, until the loss of Ed, in 2002. She filled the enormous gap by 
continuing to volunteer at church and the hospital. She enjoyed 
shopping, trips to Black Hawk, movies, meeting with friends at Bible 
study and most of all being with her family and close friends.

Others who will miss her dearly include 18 grandchildren, 13 great 
grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, her loved neighbors and many 
other close friends who knew her sweet smile and great hugs.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter, Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado, 455 Sherman Street, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80203.

Online:<a href="https://www.alz.org/co/donate" target="_blank"> https://www.alz.org/co/donate</a>

Click <a href="https://cfcscolorado.org/obituaries/">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Juanita was born on September 21, 1934, in Hays, Kansas, to Leo and 
Pauline (Arnhold) Bieker. She never met her mother due to complications 
following birth from which Pauline died. She was raised in the loving 
family of John and Mary (Bieker) Arnhold of Victoria, Kansas... always 
known as Mom and Dad. She was the youngest of nine children in her 
Arnhold family: Leona (Felix Werth), William (Anna), Alfred (Regina), 
Florence (Richard Gerstner), Helen (Bernard Pfeifer), Norine (Edmund 
Kuhn), Albert, and John (Frances). She was the youngest of five children
 in the Bieker family: Generose (Jim Bergman), Lenore (Mike Billinger), 
MaryAnn (Gilbert Leiker), and LeRoy, all of whom proceeded her in death.She married a handsome young man, one year her elder, whom she met at
 their hometown high school in Victoria, Kansas. Five months after she 
graduated, they married. Edwin L. Hoffman became her life partner on 
October 11,1952 at Saint Fidelis Catholic Church in Victoria a.k.a. 
Cathedral of the Plains.&nbsp; They had five children, whom she will be 
lovingly remembered by: Kerri Waldner, (Dennis) of Lakewood, CO, Eddie 
Hoffman, (Judy), Russ Hoffman, (Nancy), John Hoffman and Lisa Tausan, 
(Brian) all of Westminster, CO.Juanita's young life was full of taking care of her family and home, 
and a faithful member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She was a 
tremendous cook, seamstress, and housekeeper, and a tireless mother.After her children flew the nest, she loved spending time with her 
beloved husband at the family cabin. They spent 50 blessed years 
together, until the loss of Ed, in 2002. She filled the enormous gap by 
continuing to volunteer at church and the hospital. She enjoyed 
shopping, trips to Black Hawk, movies, meeting with friends at Bible 
study and most of all being with her family and close friends.Others who will miss her dearly include 18 grandchildren, 13 great 
grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, her loved neighbors and many 
other close friends who knew her sweet smile and great hugs.In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter, Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado, 455 Sherman Street, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80203.Online:<a href="https://www.alz.org/co/donate" target="_blank"> https://www.alz.org/co/donate</a>Click <a href="https://cfcscolorado.org/obituaries/">HERE</a> for service details.

Juanita M. Hoffman

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

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Jermain Tyronne Murray

Bernadine Marie Moeder passed away peacefully on January 22, 2022, at
 the age of 96. Bernadine was born April 27, 1925, in Redwing, Kansas, 
the daughter of Adolph and Carrie (Linsner) Demel. She was raised in 
Odin, Kansas and graduated from Odin High School. After marrying Raymond
 (Ray) Moeder on April 8, 1947, she spent the remainder of her life in 
Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Ray passed away Dec. 23, 2007.

Bernadine was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose 
Catholic Church and the Altar Society.&nbsp; Bernadine became skilled at 
stretching the dollars to feed her family as well as sewing clothes that
 became hand me downs for many. She will fondly be remembered for her 
cinnamon rolls and her afghans.

Bernadine is survived by 12 of her children, Ray Moeder Jr. (Carol) 
of Larned, Don Moeder (Marilyn) of Great Bend, Joyce Moeder, of 
Columbia, Maryland, Ken Moeder (Marcia) of Great Bend, Jolene Biggs 
(Craig) of Great Bend, Bob Moeder (Katie) of Overland Park, Alan Moeder 
(Gail) of Great Bend, Randy Moeder (Patty) of Edmond, Oklahoma, Pat 
Moeder (Amy) of Winter Springs, Florida, Linda Salem (Bob) of Salina, 
Brenda Moeder, of Warrensburg, Missouri, and Renee Rockers (Wes) of 
Evansville, Indiana.&nbsp; She is survived by 23 grandchildren and 19 great 
grandchildren. She is additionally survived by 4 siblings, Cecilia 
Schneweis, Bill Demel, Jim Demel and Jerry Demel.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Evelyn Juno 
and Eleanor Reif; her daughter Donna Schmidt; as well as her husband Ray
 who she was married to for 60 years.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 25, 
2022, with Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and Vigil service with 
Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., 
Wednesday, January 26, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father 
Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in Great Bend Cemetery, Great 
Bend.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Almost Home, Inc. or the
 Barton County College Foundation Memorial Scholarship for Donna 
Schmidt, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Bernadine Marie Moeder passed away peacefully on January 22, 2022, at
 the age of 96. Bernadine was born April 27, 1925, in Redwing, Kansas, 
the daughter of Adolph and Carrie (Linsner) Demel. She was raised in 
Odin, Kansas and graduated from Odin High School. After marrying Raymond
 (Ray) Moeder on April 8, 1947, she spent the remainder of her life in 
Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Ray passed away Dec. 23, 2007.Bernadine was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose 
Catholic Church and the Altar Society.&nbsp; Bernadine became skilled at 
stretching the dollars to feed her family as well as sewing clothes that
 became hand me downs for many. She will fondly be remembered for her 
cinnamon rolls and her afghans.Bernadine is survived by 12 of her children, Ray Moeder Jr. (Carol) 
of Larned, Don Moeder (Marilyn) of Great Bend, Joyce Moeder, of 
Columbia, Maryland, Ken Moeder (Marcia) of Great Bend, Jolene Biggs 
(Craig) of Great Bend, Bob Moeder (Katie) of Overland Park, Alan Moeder 
(Gail) of Great Bend, Randy Moeder (Patty) of Edmond, Oklahoma, Pat 
Moeder (Amy) of Winter Springs, Florida, Linda Salem (Bob) of Salina, 
Brenda Moeder, of Warrensburg, Missouri, and Renee Rockers (Wes) of 
Evansville, Indiana.&nbsp; She is survived by 23 grandchildren and 19 great 
grandchildren. She is additionally survived by 4 siblings, Cecilia 
Schneweis, Bill Demel, Jim Demel and Jerry Demel.She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Evelyn Juno 
and Eleanor Reif; her daughter Donna Schmidt; as well as her husband Ray
 who she was married to for 60 years.Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 25, 
2022, with Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and Vigil service with 
Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., 
Wednesday, January 26, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father 
Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in Great Bend Cemetery, Great 
Bend.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Almost Home, Inc. or the
 Barton County College Foundation Memorial Scholarship for Donna 
Schmidt, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Bernadine Marie Moeder

Doreen Chong Ah Fah, Lim, Legg, Hoffman was born in a jungle house 
outside of Kuching, East Malaysia est. April 14, 1942.&nbsp; Due to the 
Japanese occupation of Malaysia, records were chaotic and her exact DOB 
was adjusted to ensure she could have British citizenship to provide an 
advantage for her future.&nbsp;

Ethnically Chinese, she had a fraternal twin brother and multiple 
older brothers.&nbsp; Doreen’s biological mother chose to give her away to an
 Iban (a tribe that lives on the Island of Borneo) native lady who could
 not have children.&nbsp; That lady also adopted a son of one of her 
husband’s brothers, a very common practice then, affording Doreen an 
adopted brother named Lim Ah Boo. &nbsp;They were raised as Christians and 
baptized in the Anglican Church.&nbsp; Her adopted mother worked as a cook at
 St. Mary’s Boarding school in Kuching, affording Doreen the opportunity
 to attend a good school.&nbsp; Later Doreen attended Nursing school in 
Kuching and graduated with high marks to become a SRN (a State 
Registered Nurse, the highest designation in Malaysia) and a nurse 
midwife.&nbsp; Being a midwife was her favorite part of nursing.&nbsp;

She met and married Earl Wayne Legg on 14 Dec 1965 while he was in 
Malaysia teaching English in the Dragon School for the Peace Corps.&nbsp; 
They lived in Singapore, and Hawaii where one and only daughter Laura 
Kim Abts was born.&nbsp; Later they lived in several places in US, including 
Kansas.&nbsp; When Doreen came to the US, she had all the training she needed
 except for Psychology which was not part of the curriculum in 
Malaysia.&nbsp; After studying this, she took her boards and with ease passed
 them with a 98%.&nbsp; She had remarked in the past that she had a “very 
good memory” (eidetic) which made studying very easy.&nbsp; While living in 
Norton, Kansas, during the year of the US Bicentennial, 1976, Doreen met
 all requirements to become a naturalized citizen of the United States.&nbsp;

She married her second husband John Hoffman 27 May 1980 in Norton, 
Kansas. John was also a RN and together they had many nursing 
assignments together to include in Osawatomie, KS, and the last place of
 practice being Larned, KS in Psychiatric nursing.&nbsp; They made several 
trips together back to Malaysia, where John remarked he fell in love 
with the food.

Doreen’s greatest love was reading a good book.

Doreen died of complications from a suspected bone cancer on 
Saturday, January 22, 2022 at her home in Phillipsburg, KS at the age of
 79.

She is survived by her husband John Hoffman, RN ret, daughter Kim 
Abts MD, Lt. Col USAF (ret) (and her husband Dan Abts), and three 
Grandchildren Trevor, Sarah, and Tyler Abts.

The funeral will be a private family function on Monday, January 24, 2022.

Doreen suffered in her later years with progressively severe OCD.&nbsp; A 
trait that helped her be one of the best nurses ever, became a 
millstone.&nbsp; She is free now.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers or donations, intervene
 in the life of a family member or friend that may have become more 
reclusive.&nbsp; Your timely intervention can make a difference.

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 </figure>Doreen Chong Ah Fah, Lim, Legg, Hoffman was born in a jungle house 
outside of Kuching, East Malaysia est. April 14, 1942.&nbsp; Due to the 
Japanese occupation of Malaysia, records were chaotic and her exact DOB 
was adjusted to ensure she could have British citizenship to provide an 
advantage for her future.&nbsp;Ethnically Chinese, she had a fraternal twin brother and multiple 
older brothers.&nbsp; Doreen’s biological mother chose to give her away to an
 Iban (a tribe that lives on the Island of Borneo) native lady who could
 not have children.&nbsp; That lady also adopted a son of one of her 
husband’s brothers, a very common practice then, affording Doreen an 
adopted brother named Lim Ah Boo. &nbsp;They were raised as Christians and 
baptized in the Anglican Church.&nbsp; Her adopted mother worked as a cook at
 St. Mary’s Boarding school in Kuching, affording Doreen the opportunity
 to attend a good school.&nbsp; Later Doreen attended Nursing school in 
Kuching and graduated with high marks to become a SRN (a State 
Registered Nurse, the highest designation in Malaysia) and a nurse 
midwife.&nbsp; Being a midwife was her favorite part of nursing.&nbsp;She met and married Earl Wayne Legg on 14 Dec 1965 while he was in 
Malaysia teaching English in the Dragon School for the Peace Corps.&nbsp; 
They lived in Singapore, and Hawaii where one and only daughter Laura 
Kim Abts was born.&nbsp; Later they lived in several places in US, including 
Kansas.&nbsp; When Doreen came to the US, she had all the training she needed
 except for Psychology which was not part of the curriculum in 
Malaysia.&nbsp; After studying this, she took her boards and with ease passed
 them with a 98%.&nbsp; She had remarked in the past that she had a “very 
good memory” (eidetic) which made studying very easy.&nbsp; While living in 
Norton, Kansas, during the year of the US Bicentennial, 1976, Doreen met
 all requirements to become a naturalized citizen of the United States.&nbsp;She married her second husband John Hoffman 27 May 1980 in Norton, 
Kansas. John was also a RN and together they had many nursing 
assignments together to include in Osawatomie, KS, and the last place of
 practice being Larned, KS in Psychiatric nursing.&nbsp; They made several 
trips together back to Malaysia, where John remarked he fell in love 
with the food.Doreen’s greatest love was reading a good book.Doreen died of complications from a suspected bone cancer on 
Saturday, January 22, 2022 at her home in Phillipsburg, KS at the age of
 79.She is survived by her husband John Hoffman, RN ret, daughter Kim 
Abts MD, Lt. Col USAF (ret) (and her husband Dan Abts), and three 
Grandchildren Trevor, Sarah, and Tyler Abts.The funeral will be a private family function on Monday, January 24, 2022.Doreen suffered in her later years with progressively severe OCD.&nbsp; A 
trait that helped her be one of the best nurses ever, became a 
millstone.&nbsp; She is free now.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers or donations, intervene
 in the life of a family member or friend that may have become more 
reclusive.&nbsp; Your timely intervention can make a difference.

Doreen L. Hoffman

Priscella Kate Jacobs, 84, passed away on January 19, 2022, at the 
University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, with her family by
 her side. She was the youngest child, in a family of four, born 
February 11, 1937, in McCracken, Kansas, to James Arthur and Emma Sarrah
 (Derr) Rixon. She had three brothers, John Arthur, James Robert and 
William Peter Rixon. Priscella grew up on the family farm and spent much
 of her time raising and tending to hundreds of chickens that provided 
many fried chicken dinners. She graduated from McCracken High School in 
1955 and attended two years of college at Fort Hays Kansas State 
College, Hays, Kansas. On November 25, 1958, Priscella married Charles 
“Charlie” LeRoy Jacobs at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in McCracken. They 
were blessed with three children, Mitchell Lee, Sandra Kay and Neal 
Eugene, raising them in this small western Kansas community.

Priscella was a lifelong resident of McCracken, and was one of the 
most devoted, hard working, loving mother and grandma. She worked at the
 Lacrosse Furniture Factory, La Crosse, Kansas, in the sewing 
department, before fulfilling her love of cooking by working as a school
 cook, alongside her two sister-in-laws and niece, with USD 395 school 
district for several years. In addition, she and Charlie purchased 
Charlie’s Service in McCracken, where their son, Mitchell, was an 
integral part of the family business. For over forty years, up until her
 death, Priscella worked at the station, keeping the business’s 
financial books, pumping gas, and visiting with the numerous customers 
and dear friends that came through the door.

Priscella loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and 
great-grandchildren. She spent numerous years camping, fishing and 
joining in on family vacations with her “Granny’s Pantry” in hand. 
Priscella enjoyed cooking with, and for them. She loved gardening and 
tending to her flowers. Priscella was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic 
Church in McCracken.

Priscella is preceded in death by her husband, parents and three 
brothers. Those left to mourn her passing include her son, Mitchell 
Jacobs, of McCracken, Kansas; daughter, Sandra Jacobs, of McCracken, 
Kansas; son, Neal Jacobs and wife, Amy, of Wichita, Kansas; two 
grandchildren, Jaden Jacobs (Jenna), and Tessa Taylor (Andrew); five 
great-grandchildren, Hadley Jacobs, Hudson Jacobs, Heston Jacobs, 
Charlee Taylor, Brynlee Taylor; two step-grandchildren, Crystal Foust 
(Chad) and Nicole Vonlehe (Drew); and two step great-grandchildren; 
Anton Foust; and Kaden Foust.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 23, 2022, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 
P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas. A rosary will be 
at 6:00 P.M.

Funeral service will be Monday, January 24, 2022, at 3:00 P.M. at St.
 Mary’s Catholic Church, McCracken, Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka 
officiating. Interment will be in the McCracken City Cemetery, 
McCracken, Kansas.

Memorials are requested to the American Legion Post 59, McCracken, Kansas, or the McCracken Library, McCracken, 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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 </figure>Priscella Kate Jacobs, 84, passed away on January 19, 2022, at the 
University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, with her family by
 her side. She was the youngest child, in a family of four, born 
February 11, 1937, in McCracken, Kansas, to James Arthur and Emma Sarrah
 (Derr) Rixon. She had three brothers, John Arthur, James Robert and 
William Peter Rixon. Priscella grew up on the family farm and spent much
 of her time raising and tending to hundreds of chickens that provided 
many fried chicken dinners. She graduated from McCracken High School in 
1955 and attended two years of college at Fort Hays Kansas State 
College, Hays, Kansas. On November 25, 1958, Priscella married Charles 
“Charlie” LeRoy Jacobs at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in McCracken. They 
were blessed with three children, Mitchell Lee, Sandra Kay and Neal 
Eugene, raising them in this small western Kansas community.Priscella was a lifelong resident of McCracken, and was one of the 
most devoted, hard working, loving mother and grandma. She worked at the
 Lacrosse Furniture Factory, La Crosse, Kansas, in the sewing 
department, before fulfilling her love of cooking by working as a school
 cook, alongside her two sister-in-laws and niece, with USD 395 school 
district for several years. In addition, she and Charlie purchased 
Charlie’s Service in McCracken, where their son, Mitchell, was an 
integral part of the family business. For over forty years, up until her
 death, Priscella worked at the station, keeping the business’s 
financial books, pumping gas, and visiting with the numerous customers 
and dear friends that came through the door.Priscella loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and 
great-grandchildren. She spent numerous years camping, fishing and 
joining in on family vacations with her “Granny’s Pantry” in hand. 
Priscella enjoyed cooking with, and for them. She loved gardening and 
tending to her flowers. Priscella was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic 
Church in McCracken.Priscella is preceded in death by her husband, parents and three 
brothers. Those left to mourn her passing include her son, Mitchell 
Jacobs, of McCracken, Kansas; daughter, Sandra Jacobs, of McCracken, 
Kansas; son, Neal Jacobs and wife, Amy, of Wichita, Kansas; two 
grandchildren, Jaden Jacobs (Jenna), and Tessa Taylor (Andrew); five 
great-grandchildren, Hadley Jacobs, Hudson Jacobs, Heston Jacobs, 
Charlee Taylor, Brynlee Taylor; two step-grandchildren, Crystal Foust 
(Chad) and Nicole Vonlehe (Drew); and two step great-grandchildren; 
Anton Foust; and Kaden Foust.Visitation will be Sunday, January 23, 2022, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 
P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas. A rosary will be 
at 6:00 P.M.Funeral service will be Monday, January 24, 2022, at 3:00 P.M. at St.
 Mary’s Catholic Church, McCracken, Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka 
officiating. Interment will be in the McCracken City Cemetery, 
McCracken, Kansas.Memorials are requested to the American Legion Post 59, McCracken, Kansas, or the McCracken Library, McCracken, 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.

Priscella Kate Jacobs

Mary “Gala” (McGinley) Brown, 88, of Colby, KS, died Thursday January 
20, 2022, at Citizens Medical Center in Colby. She was born August 19, 
1933, in Ogden, KS. Her parents were Bill and Esther (Thompson) 
McGinley. Gala was raised in Levant, KS where she met Dearld Brown while
 going to school. The two were inseparable and got married May 12, 1950,
 in Levant, KS. This union produced four children: Bill, Bob, Judy, and 
Janice. They moved to Colby, KS in 1966, where Gala ran the bakery for 
Larry’s IGA for many years. In her later years she enjoyed being retired
 with Derald, fishing, camping, and taking cruises with her husband and 
sister, and of course, being a grandma. When her grandchildren visited, 
she loved going for walks, playing cards, baking and loved family 
barbeques. 
Gala was preceded in death by her parents; her twin brother, Gaylord 
McGinley; sister, Jackie (Brown) Jensen; her husband, Derald Brown; 
son-in-law, Tab Stupka; daughter-in-law, Maureen (Watkins) Brown; two 
granddaughters, Kelly (Brown) Box and Mindy (Gilbert) Fryback; and 
great-grandchild, James Guay. 
Her survivors include children, Bill Brown of Weskan, KS; Bob (Lisa) 
Brown of Kearney, MO; Judy (Gordon) Gilbert of Colby, KS and Janice 
(Tommy) Hanavan of Colby, KS; sister, Kathryn Simpson of Pueblo, CO; 9 
grandchildren, Shayne (Bailey) Stupka, Shilo Stupka and Shastina 
(Trevor) Crane, all of Colby, KS, Chris (Karen) Brown of Wallace, KS, 
Rodney Box of Sharon Springs, KS, Bailey (Scott) McCoy of Kearney, MO, 
Carl Gilbert of Kansas City, MO, Bobby (Whitney) Gilbert of Abilene, KS,
 and Jeff Fryback of Colby, KS; 17 great-grandchildren; 4 
great-great-grandchildren and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. 
A Memorial Service will take place at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 
2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Memorials may be made to the M. Gala 
Brown Memorial Fund 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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20, 2022, at Citizens Medical Center in Colby. She was born August 19, 
1933, in Ogden, KS. Her parents were Bill and Esther (Thompson) 
McGinley. Gala was raised in Levant, KS where she met Dearld Brown while
 going to school. The two were inseparable and got married May 12, 1950,
 in Levant, KS. This union produced four children: Bill, Bob, Judy, and 
Janice. They moved to Colby, KS in 1966, where Gala ran the bakery for 
Larry’s IGA for many years. In her later years she enjoyed being retired
 with Derald, fishing, camping, and taking cruises with her husband and 
sister, and of course, being a grandma. When her grandchildren visited, 
she loved going for walks, playing cards, baking and loved family 
barbeques. 
Gala was preceded in death by her parents; her twin brother, Gaylord 
McGinley; sister, Jackie (Brown) Jensen; her husband, Derald Brown; 
son-in-law, Tab Stupka; daughter-in-law, Maureen (Watkins) Brown; two 
granddaughters, Kelly (Brown) Box and Mindy (Gilbert) Fryback; and 
great-grandchild, James Guay. 
Her survivors include children, Bill Brown of Weskan, KS; Bob (Lisa) 
Brown of Kearney, MO; Judy (Gordon) Gilbert of Colby, KS and Janice 
(Tommy) Hanavan of Colby, KS; sister, Kathryn Simpson of Pueblo, CO; 9 
grandchildren, Shayne (Bailey) Stupka, Shilo Stupka and Shastina 
(Trevor) Crane, all of Colby, KS, Chris (Karen) Brown of Wallace, KS, 
Rodney Box of Sharon Springs, KS, Bailey (Scott) McCoy of Kearney, MO, 
Carl Gilbert of Kansas City, MO, Bobby (Whitney) Gilbert of Abilene, KS,
 and Jeff Fryback of Colby, KS; 17 great-grandchildren; 4 
great-great-grandchildren and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. 
A Memorial Service will take place at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 
2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Memorials may be made to the M. Gala 
Brown Memorial Fund 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;

Mary 'Gala' (McGinley) Brown

Gerald Dean Lang, 73, of Colby passed away Jan 22, 2022, with his family by his side. Jerry was born Jan 2, 1949, in Hoxie, KS. 
As a child Gerald attended Sacred Heart School in Colby. He was very 
involved in Boy Scouts and eventually earned his Eagle Scout rank. He 
graduated from Colby High School in 1967 and then continued his 
education at Colby Community College, graduating with an Associates in 
Business degree in 1969. He relocated to Claremore, Oklahoma in 1977 and
 started a 34-year career with WalMart. After retirement he returned to 
Colby to be closer to family. 
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by sister 
Sharon (Tom) Redmond; brother Ronald (Deborah) Lang; nieces, Nikki 
(Russ) Moellering and Sarah (Cole) Garcia; nephews Scott Lang and Shawn 
Lang and many great nieces and nephews, that he truly enjoyed spending 
time with. 
Above all Gerald was a very devoted Catholic who cherished his faith and was very faithful in everyday life. 
A private graveside will take place in Claremore, Oklahoma. Memorials 
may be made to Citizens Medical Center for the Serenity Room 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>Gerald Dean Lang, 73, of Colby passed away Jan 22, 2022, with his family by his side. Jerry was born Jan 2, 1949, in Hoxie, KS. 
As a child Gerald attended Sacred Heart School in Colby. He was very 
involved in Boy Scouts and eventually earned his Eagle Scout rank. He 
graduated from Colby High School in 1967 and then continued his 
education at Colby Community College, graduating with an Associates in 
Business degree in 1969. He relocated to Claremore, Oklahoma in 1977 and
 started a 34-year career with WalMart. After retirement he returned to 
Colby to be closer to family. 
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by sister 
Sharon (Tom) Redmond; brother Ronald (Deborah) Lang; nieces, Nikki 
(Russ) Moellering and Sarah (Cole) Garcia; nephews Scott Lang and Shawn 
Lang and many great nieces and nephews, that he truly enjoyed spending 
time with. 
Above all Gerald was a very devoted Catholic who cherished his faith and was very faithful in everyday life. 
A private graveside will take place in Claremore, Oklahoma. Memorials 
may be made to Citizens Medical Center for the Serenity Room 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;

Gerald Dean Lang

January 13, 1937
 -
 January 18, 2022

An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Theodore-Franklin-Bernard-Bates-Sr?obId=23732243#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 -
 January 18, 2022An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Theodore-Franklin-Bernard-Bates-Sr?obId=23732243#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Theodore Franklin Bernard Bates Sr.

Wilma J. Payne, 69, of Berryton, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 
2022. She was born August 22, 1952, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of 
Albert and Caroline (Kober) Zimmer. Wilma graduated from Marian 
High School in Schoenchen, Kansas in 1970 and earned a Bachelor’s of 
Science Degree from Hays University in 1974. Wilma was employed as a 
Computer Programmer for the Kansas Department of Revenue for 15 years 
before retiring in 2018. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic 
Church. Wilma married John A. Payne on May 23, 1981, in Hays. He
 survives. Other survivors include children, Brian (Michelle) Payne of 
Terre Haute, Indiana, Amy (Cody) Bird of Wellington, Colorado, five 
grandchildren, Aaron, Charlie, Benjamin, Julia and Zoe and her sister, 
Marian Spittles of Hays. Mass of Christian Burial will take 
place at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 28, 2022 at St. Matthew Catholic 
Church where the family will receive friends one hour prior to service 
time. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. In lieu of 
flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Midland Care, 200 SW 
Frazier Circle, Topeka, Kansas 66616 or the Alzheimer's Association, 
3625 SW 29th St., Suite 102, Topeka, Kansas 66614. Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave., is assisting the family with arrangements.

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 </figure>Wilma J. Payne, 69, of Berryton, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 
2022. She was born August 22, 1952, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of 
Albert and Caroline (Kober) Zimmer. Wilma graduated from Marian 
High School in Schoenchen, Kansas in 1970 and earned a Bachelor’s of 
Science Degree from Hays University in 1974. Wilma was employed as a 
Computer Programmer for the Kansas Department of Revenue for 15 years 
before retiring in 2018. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic 
Church. Wilma married John A. Payne on May 23, 1981, in Hays. He
 survives. Other survivors include children, Brian (Michelle) Payne of 
Terre Haute, Indiana, Amy (Cody) Bird of Wellington, Colorado, five 
grandchildren, Aaron, Charlie, Benjamin, Julia and Zoe and her sister, 
Marian Spittles of Hays. Mass of Christian Burial will take 
place at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 28, 2022 at St. Matthew Catholic 
Church where the family will receive friends one hour prior to service 
time. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. In lieu of 
flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Midland Care, 200 SW 
Frazier Circle, Topeka, Kansas 66616 or the Alzheimer's Association, 
3625 SW 29th St., Suite 102, Topeka, Kansas 66614. Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave., is assisting the family with arrangements.

Wilma J. Payne

Margaret Ann Asher, 90, passed away January 20, 2022, at University 
Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born 
August 21, 1931, to Herman and Marguerite (England) Hahn. Ann married 
Herbert William “Bill” Asher Sept. 5, 1950.&nbsp; He passed away Jan. 14, 
1979.

Ann, a long-time resident of Stafford County, was a member of First 
Congregational United Church of Christ, Great Bend.&nbsp; She was an active 
farm wife, who enjoyed all aspects of country living.&nbsp; She was a gifted 
artist, loved to bake and entertain, always having an open door to 
family, neighbors and friends.

Survivors include one son, Tim Asher of Great Bend; five 
grandchildren, Adam Schneweis (Aimee), Blake Schneweis (Lacy), Lisa 
Clauss (Chris), Amanda Pfenniger (Scott) and Will Asher; and six 
great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her daughter, Pamela 
Schneweis Hunter; infant grand daughter, Amy Schneweis (Pamela’s 
daughter); and a brother, Robert Hahn.

Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday, January 28, 2022, at 
Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery, 
Great Bend.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, 
January 27, with family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., all at
 Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children's 
Hospital, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1642957619220.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Margaret Ann Asher, 90, passed away January 20, 2022, at University 
Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born 
August 21, 1931, to Herman and Marguerite (England) Hahn. Ann married 
Herbert William “Bill” Asher Sept. 5, 1950.&nbsp; He passed away Jan. 14, 
1979.Ann, a long-time resident of Stafford County, was a member of First 
Congregational United Church of Christ, Great Bend.&nbsp; She was an active 
farm wife, who enjoyed all aspects of country living.&nbsp; She was a gifted 
artist, loved to bake and entertain, always having an open door to 
family, neighbors and friends.Survivors include one son, Tim Asher of Great Bend; five 
grandchildren, Adam Schneweis (Aimee), Blake Schneweis (Lacy), Lisa 
Clauss (Chris), Amanda Pfenniger (Scott) and Will Asher; and six 
great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her daughter, Pamela 
Schneweis Hunter; infant grand daughter, Amy Schneweis (Pamela’s 
daughter); and a brother, Robert Hahn.Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday, January 28, 2022, at 
Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery, 
Great Bend.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, 
January 27, with family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., all at
 Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children's 
Hospital, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Margaret Ann Asher

Edward Lewis McCurry, 94, passed away January 20, 2022, at 
Medicalodges in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born May 16, 1927, in 
Hoisington, Kansas to Francis and Clara (Harper) McCurry. Edward married
 Marjorie Hickey on August 17, 1964 in Hoisington. She died on April 15,
 2018.

A lifetime resident of Hoisington, Edward graduated from Hoisington 
High School. During that time, he greatly enjoyed working at the movie 
theater running the projector and splicing the film. He then served in 
the United States Army, returning to Hoisington to become a dedicated 
farmer and rancher.

Survivors include his son, Michael (Laurie) McCurry of Hoisington; 
two grandsons, Cole (Raegan) McCurry and Nolan (Sara) McCurry; and one 
great-granddaughter, Harper McCurry. He is preceded in death by his 
wife; a brother, Robert; and a sister, Betty Bott.

Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 24, 2022, 
at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8
 p.m. and Vigil and Rosary at 7:00 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 
2022, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington, with 
Father Stephan Dabanka celebrating.&nbsp; Interment will follow at St. John 
Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington.

Memorials may be given to the St. John Catholic Cemetery, in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

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 </figure>Edward Lewis McCurry, 94, passed away January 20, 2022, at 
Medicalodges in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born May 16, 1927, in 
Hoisington, Kansas to Francis and Clara (Harper) McCurry. Edward married
 Marjorie Hickey on August 17, 1964 in Hoisington. She died on April 15,
 2018.A lifetime resident of Hoisington, Edward graduated from Hoisington 
High School. During that time, he greatly enjoyed working at the movie 
theater running the projector and splicing the film. He then served in 
the United States Army, returning to Hoisington to become a dedicated 
farmer and rancher.Survivors include his son, Michael (Laurie) McCurry of Hoisington; 
two grandsons, Cole (Raegan) McCurry and Nolan (Sara) McCurry; and one 
great-granddaughter, Harper McCurry. He is preceded in death by his 
wife; a brother, Robert; and a sister, Betty Bott.Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 24, 2022, 
at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8
 p.m. and Vigil and Rosary at 7:00 p.m.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 
2022, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington, with 
Father Stephan Dabanka celebrating.&nbsp; Interment will follow at St. John 
Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington.Memorials may be given to the St. John Catholic Cemetery, in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

Edward Lewis McCurry

Maurice L. Nordman, 92, passed away on January 20, 2022, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend, Kansas. &nbsp;He was born on March 5, 1929, in 
Olmitz, Kansas, to George and Augusta (Springer) Nordman. Maurice 
married Leola Schartz on April 25, 1950. She died on May 3, 1992.

A lifetime Barton County resident, Maurice was a farmer and cattleman
 on the family farm until he retired. Maurice was a member of St. Ann 
Catholic Church, Olmitz, and attended St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great
 Bend.&nbsp; He enjoyed traveling on various bus trips over the years and 
loved fishing and Polka dancing.

Maurice is survived by three sons, Ronnie (Cathy) of Olmitz, Marvin 
of Great Bend and Melvin (Robin) of Wichita; one daughter, Kathy 
Pechanec (Dennis) of Timken; two sisters, Norma Knight of Wichita and 
Margie Purdy of LaCrosse; seven grandchildren; and several great 
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Leola; and
 two sisters, Melba Stos and Alice Oborny.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 
26, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., 
Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Father Aneesh 
Parappanattu presiding.&nbsp; The Nordman family kindly requests that masks 
be worn for Maurice’s visitation and services. &nbsp;Memorials have been 
designated to Meals on Wheels of Great Bend or Golden Belt Home Health 
&amp; Hospice, in care Bryant Funeral Home.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1642957665848.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Maurice L. Nordman, 92, passed away on January 20, 2022, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend, Kansas. &nbsp;He was born on March 5, 1929, in 
Olmitz, Kansas, to George and Augusta (Springer) Nordman. Maurice 
married Leola Schartz on April 25, 1950. She died on May 3, 1992.A lifetime Barton County resident, Maurice was a farmer and cattleman
 on the family farm until he retired. Maurice was a member of St. Ann 
Catholic Church, Olmitz, and attended St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great
 Bend.&nbsp; He enjoyed traveling on various bus trips over the years and 
loved fishing and Polka dancing.Maurice is survived by three sons, Ronnie (Cathy) of Olmitz, Marvin 
of Great Bend and Melvin (Robin) of Wichita; one daughter, Kathy 
Pechanec (Dennis) of Timken; two sisters, Norma Knight of Wichita and 
Margie Purdy of LaCrosse; seven grandchildren; and several great 
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Leola; and
 two sisters, Melba Stos and Alice Oborny.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 
26, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., 
Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Father Aneesh 
Parappanattu presiding.&nbsp; The Nordman family kindly requests that masks 
be worn for Maurice’s visitation and services. &nbsp;Memorials have been 
designated to Meals on Wheels of Great Bend or Golden Belt Home Health 
&amp; Hospice, in care Bryant Funeral Home.

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