Calvin Richard Ufford, 95, passed away January 28, 2022, in Overbrook, 
Ks, with his family by his side. He was born May 15, 1926, to Richard 
Herbert and Bertha Mae Peters Ufford, and raised southwest of Oberlin, 
Ks on the farm his grandfather homesteaded in 1874. He attended Addleman
 Country School and graduated from Decatur County High School in May 
1944. He also attended Kansas State University. On October 28, 1949, 
Calvin married Ruth JoAnn Lincoln in Oberlin. Two sons and a daughter 
were born to them. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy as a 
Motor Machinist Mate 3rd class, and honorably discharged on June 3, 
1946. He returned to Oberlin, and worked for the U.S. Soil Conservation 
Service, later moving to Hiawatha, Ks, for eight years, and then in 
Overbrook, Ks, for 11 years. He retired after 35 years service in 1981. 
In 1987 Calvin and JoAnn returned to Oberlin to live in the house he 
moved to 602 West Sappa Street in 1956. In 2020 he moved to Berryton, 
Ks., to live with his daughter, and later moved to Brookside Retirement 
Community, Overbrook. 
 Calvin provided leadership to Boy Scout troops in Oberlin and 
Hiawatha for many years. In addition, he served 9 years on the Overbrook
 City Council and twice served as Overbrook Mayor from April 1977 to 
April 1979, and again June 1985 to June 1987. He was well-known for his 
hobbies of hunting Indian artifacts, collecting antiques, woodworking, 
and antique tractor restoration. He was a member of the Overbrook United
 Methodist Church, the American Legion, and the Mini-Sappa Antique Club 
of Oberlin. In later years, he was often called upon to give narration of
 the last Indian raid in Kansas, which occurred in 1878 in Decatur 
County. 
 He was preceded in death by a son, Michael in 1951, his wife, JoAnn 
in 2011, and his parents. Survivors include a son, Richard Ufford and 
wife, Wendy, Carbondale, Ks; daughter, Janie Rutherford and husband, Rob
 Roy Rutherford III, Berryton, Ks.; grandchildren, Shannon Warthen and 
fiancé Joseph Pritchard, Sara Ufford, Corey Ufford and wife, Courtney, 
Rob Roy Rutherford IV and wife Isha; and James Rutherford and wife Amy; 
great-grandchildren, Colton Warthen, Casen Warthen, Stephon Johnson, 
Addison Ufford, Ember Jo Ufford, and Rob Roy Rutherford V, nieces and 
nephews.
 Services pending at Paul’s Funeral Home, Oberlin. For more information: www.paulsfh.com

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Calvin Richard Ufford, 95, passed away January 28, 2022, in Overbrook, 
Ks, with his family by his side. He was born May 15, 1926, to Richard 
Herbert and Bertha Mae Peters Ufford, and raised southwest of Oberlin, 
Ks on the farm his grandfather homesteaded in 1874. He attended Addleman
 Country School and graduated from Decatur County High School in May 
1944. He also attended Kansas State University. On October 28, 1949, 
Calvin married Ruth JoAnn Lincoln in Oberlin. Two sons and a daughter 
were born to them. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy as a 
Motor Machinist Mate 3rd class, and honorably discharged on June 3, 
1946. He returned to Oberlin, and worked for the U.S. Soil Conservation 
Service, later moving to Hiawatha, Ks, for eight years, and then in 
Overbrook, Ks, for 11 years. He retired after 35 years service in 1981. 
In 1987 Calvin and JoAnn returned to Oberlin to live in the house he 
moved to 602 West Sappa Street in 1956. In 2020 he moved to Berryton, 
Ks., to live with his daughter, and later moved to Brookside Retirement 
Community, Overbrook. 
 Calvin provided leadership to Boy Scout troops in Oberlin and 
Hiawatha for many years. In addition, he served 9 years on the Overbrook
 City Council and twice served as Overbrook Mayor from April 1977 to 
April 1979, and again June 1985 to June 1987. He was well-known for his 
hobbies of hunting Indian artifacts, collecting antiques, woodworking, 
and antique tractor restoration. He was a member of the Overbrook United
 Methodist Church, the American Legion, and the Mini-Sappa Antique Club 
of Oberlin. In later years, he was often called upon to give narration of
 the last Indian raid in Kansas, which occurred in 1878 in Decatur 
County. 
 He was preceded in death by a son, Michael in 1951, his wife, JoAnn 
in 2011, and his parents. Survivors include a son, Richard Ufford and 
wife, Wendy, Carbondale, Ks; daughter, Janie Rutherford and husband, Rob
 Roy Rutherford III, Berryton, Ks.; grandchildren, Shannon Warthen and 
fiancé Joseph Pritchard, Sara Ufford, Corey Ufford and wife, Courtney, 
Rob Roy Rutherford IV and wife Isha; and James Rutherford and wife Amy; 
great-grandchildren, Colton Warthen, Casen Warthen, Stephon Johnson, 
Addison Ufford, Ember Jo Ufford, and Rob Roy Rutherford V, nieces and 
nephews.
 Services pending at Paul’s Funeral Home, Oberlin. For more information: www.paulsfh.com

Calvin Richard Ufford

Mark Wayne Clews, 63, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on January 28, 2022. Mark was born on December 28th, 1958, and grew up in WaKeeney, Kansas. He graduated from Trego Community High School in 1976.

Mark worked as a semi-truck driver for many years. He worked for 
several companies as well as owned his own truck for numerous years. He 
really enjoyed music of many types, because of this he took on a second 
profession. He was the owner and operator of Rolling Thunder 
Entertainment DJ Service. Mark shared his music multiple times to help 
benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Foundation. &nbsp;

Mark is survived by his sisters, Jeanette Clews of Wichita, KS, 
Tracey Post (Dustin) of Kansas City, MO, and his step siblings, Peggy 
Carter (Jim) of Graham, TX, Terrence Zordel (Lao) of Smith, AL, Daniel 
Zordel (Loretta) of Hays, KS, Kelly Bliss (Lee Chaney) of Graham, TX, 
Timothy Zordel (Sandy) of Silver Lake, KS, and brother-in-law Matthew 
Venechuk of Surprise, AZ. Along with many nieces and nephews.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Wilma (Bender) 
Clews, his stepmother Jennie (Lorenz, Zordel) Clews, and his step sister
 Tammy (Zordel) Venechuk.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, February 4, 2022,&nbsp; at Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney Kansas. Burial to follow at the city
 cemetery.

The visitation will be held on Thursday evening, on February 3, 2022, from 5-7 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Susan
 G. Komen Foundation. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home at 
336 N 12th Street WaKeeney, KS 67672. &nbsp;

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Mark Wayne Clews, 63, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on January 28, 2022. Mark was born on December 28th, 1958, and grew up in WaKeeney, Kansas. He graduated from Trego Community High School in 1976.Mark worked as a semi-truck driver for many years. He worked for 
several companies as well as owned his own truck for numerous years. He 
really enjoyed music of many types, because of this he took on a second 
profession. He was the owner and operator of Rolling Thunder 
Entertainment DJ Service. Mark shared his music multiple times to help 
benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Foundation. &nbsp;Mark is survived by his sisters, Jeanette Clews of Wichita, KS, 
Tracey Post (Dustin) of Kansas City, MO, and his step siblings, Peggy 
Carter (Jim) of Graham, TX, Terrence Zordel (Lao) of Smith, AL, Daniel 
Zordel (Loretta) of Hays, KS, Kelly Bliss (Lee Chaney) of Graham, TX, 
Timothy Zordel (Sandy) of Silver Lake, KS, and brother-in-law Matthew 
Venechuk of Surprise, AZ. Along with many nieces and nephews.Mark was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Wilma (Bender) 
Clews, his stepmother Jennie (Lorenz, Zordel) Clews, and his step sister
 Tammy (Zordel) Venechuk.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, February 4, 2022,&nbsp; at Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney Kansas. Burial to follow at the city
 cemetery.The visitation will be held on Thursday evening, on February 3, 2022, from 5-7 pm.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Susan
 G. Komen Foundation. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home at 
336 N 12th Street WaKeeney, KS 67672. &nbsp;

Mark Clews

Sunday, January 24th, 1960-Saturday, January 29th, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Sunday, January 24th, 1960-Saturday, January 29th, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Donald Ray Sprague

Norton resident, Carolyn Foskuhl, passed away Jan. 26, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE at the age of 59.

Survivors include her daughter, Jamie McCreery of Phillipsburg; her 
son, Justin Wilhite of Winfield; her brother Steven “Bubbs” Roberts of 
Norton &amp; 11 grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Feb. 3
 at 11:00 a.m. in the Norton Christian Church, Norton, with Pastor Nate 
Hagen officiating.&nbsp; The service will be streamed live on the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the 
Norton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Carolyn Foskuhl Memorial Fund.

Online condolences: <a href="http://www.olliffboeve.com">www.olliffboeve.com</a>.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Norton resident, Carolyn Foskuhl, passed away Jan. 26, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE at the age of 59.Survivors include her daughter, Jamie McCreery of Phillipsburg; her 
son, Justin Wilhite of Winfield; her brother Steven “Bubbs” Roberts of 
Norton &amp; 11 grandchildren.Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Feb. 3
 at 11:00 a.m. in the Norton Christian Church, Norton, with Pastor Nate 
Hagen officiating.&nbsp; The service will be streamed live on the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the 
Norton Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to the Carolyn Foskuhl Memorial Fund.Online condolences: <a href="http://www.olliffboeve.com">www.olliffboeve.com</a>.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

Carolyn Foskuhl

Marvin Cousins, 50, of Oakley, KS, died January 25, 2022, at Hays 
Medical Center. Marvin was born March 31st, 1971, in Norton, KS to Simon
 and Ginger (Kinne) Cousins. Marvin graduated from Ellinwood High School
 in 1989. 
He was preceded in death by his father Simon Cousins, of Oakley, KS; 
grandfathers, Harold Cousins, of Oakley, KS and Earl Kinne, of 
Wilsonville, NE; grandmother Evelyne Kinne, of Wilsonville, NE and uncle
 Randy Cousins, of Branson, MO. 
He is survived by his mother Ginger Cousins, of Oakley, KS; brothers, 
Wesley “Wes” Cousins, of Wichita, KS; William “Bill” and Wendy Cousins 
of Hoxie, KS; nieces, Naomi Jordan of Hoxie, KS, Amber Jordan of 
Brewster, KS and Alexandria Cousins of Hoxie, KS; nephews, Jacob Jordan 
of Hoxie, KS and Kody Cousins of Hoxie, KS; grandmother Velma (Mae) 
Cousins of Oakley, KS; a great-nephew, two great-nieces and many 
cousins, aunts, and uncles. 
Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2 pm, with a service at 2:00 p.m., on 
Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley, KS. Interment 
will follow at the Oakley Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Finney 
County Human Society in Marvin Cousins name and sent in care of Farmer’s
 State Bank, 100 Center Ave, Oakley, KS, 67748. Online condolences at 
www.baalmannsmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Marvin Cousins, 50, of Oakley, KS, died January 25, 2022, at Hays 
Medical Center. Marvin was born March 31st, 1971, in Norton, KS to Simon
 and Ginger (Kinne) Cousins. Marvin graduated from Ellinwood High School
 in 1989. 
He was preceded in death by his father Simon Cousins, of Oakley, KS; 
grandfathers, Harold Cousins, of Oakley, KS and Earl Kinne, of 
Wilsonville, NE; grandmother Evelyne Kinne, of Wilsonville, NE and uncle
 Randy Cousins, of Branson, MO. 
He is survived by his mother Ginger Cousins, of Oakley, KS; brothers, 
Wesley “Wes” Cousins, of Wichita, KS; William “Bill” and Wendy Cousins 
of Hoxie, KS; nieces, Naomi Jordan of Hoxie, KS, Amber Jordan of 
Brewster, KS and Alexandria Cousins of Hoxie, KS; nephews, Jacob Jordan 
of Hoxie, KS and Kody Cousins of Hoxie, KS; grandmother Velma (Mae) 
Cousins of Oakley, KS; a great-nephew, two great-nieces and many 
cousins, aunts, and uncles. 
Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2 pm, with a service at 2:00 p.m., on 
Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley, KS. Interment 
will follow at the Oakley Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Finney 
County Human Society in Marvin Cousins name and sent in care of Farmer’s
 State Bank, 100 Center Ave, Oakley, KS, 67748. Online condolences at 
www.baalmannsmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Marvin Cousins

Stanley Martin Faimon, beloved father and farmer, passed away, January 
27th, 2022, at Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital, in Lincoln, NE, after a hard 
fight with Leukemia. At the ripe age of 63, he would joke that he was, 
"Sick and tired of being sick and tired," and "it was time to go." 
He was born on November 12th, 1958, in Stratton, NE, to Stanley and 
Margaret (Pochop) Faimon. As the youngest of four children, his 
siblings, Marian Petersen, of Lincoln, NE, Angela Faimon, of Omaha, NE 
and David Faimon, of Grand Island, NE, would tell you his favorite food 
was cereal, with or without milk, and his favorite pastimes included 
bugging his sisters and bother along with, "being the baby". 
Stan told many stories of his childhood, like skipping kindergarten with his old pal, Kent Lorens, just to name a favorite. 
Stan graduated Stratton High School in 1977 and was an active member of 
choir, track, basketball, and football. The medals and ribbons he 
proudly won can be found among his prized possessions, in his office at 
home. After high school Stan attended Nebraska College of Technical 
Agriculture in Curtis, NE to pursue his childhood dream of being a 
farmer (after becoming an astronaut fell through). 
He met the love of his life at a funeral of all places and married his 
beloved wife, Becky (Marintzer) Faimon, on November 24th, 1984, at Saint
 Mary's Catholic Church, in Herndon, KS. Becky was five years older than
 Stan and his favorite joke was, "She robbed the cradle and found out 
crime don't pay!" 
Stan was blessed with two beautiful daughters, Heather Rae Faimon, of 
Hastings, NE, and Muriel Faimon, of Stratton, NE. The joy that 
fatherhood brought him was obvious in the way he boasted of their 
successes and achievements. As time passed the love for his children 
grew into the love for his grandchildren, Silas (George of the Jungle), 
Gabriel (Gabey Baby), Lilith (Miss Foof) and soon to be number four. 
Throughout his life, and especially in his later years, Stan enjoyed 
fishing in the summer and shooting deer with his fall hunting buddies 
that became lifelong friends. He proudly pledged his faith through 
acolyting and song leading in church, as well as supporting his parish 
priest in any way possible. As a member of Alcoholics Anonymous, and a 
recovering alcoholic, Stan devoted countless hours to helping others 
find and sustain sobriety as he had. When ever asked how long he had 
been sober, he would always reply, "It's one day at a time." 
Stan always stressed the importance of giving blood and made many 
donations over his life. Little would he know how many donations he 
himself would receive in his fight against Leukemia. Although there were
 times of extreme discomfort and pain Stan endured every infusion, 
surgery and chemo treatment with his happy go-lucky charm and positive 
attitude. He always had a kind smile for his nurses and an "I love you,"
 for his, "Darling" Becky. At his last moments he was at peace, praying 
the rosary, and holding his wife's hand. He passed away in comfort and 
in prayer. 
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, and is survived by 
his wife, two daughters, three (almost four) grandchildren and his two 
sisters and brother along with many nieces, nephews and friends. 
Services will be held Friday, February 4th, 2022, at Saint Joseph’s 
Catholic Church in Stratton, NE, with visitation at 9:00 am, rosary at 
10:00 am, Mass at 10:30 am, and burial services to follow at Saint 
John’s Cemetery, Atwood, KS.

Memorial donations may be made to the 
Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society 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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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643647939396.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Stanley Martin Faimon, beloved father and farmer, passed away, January 
27th, 2022, at Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital, in Lincoln, NE, after a hard 
fight with Leukemia. At the ripe age of 63, he would joke that he was, 
"Sick and tired of being sick and tired," and "it was time to go." 
He was born on November 12th, 1958, in Stratton, NE, to Stanley and 
Margaret (Pochop) Faimon. As the youngest of four children, his 
siblings, Marian Petersen, of Lincoln, NE, Angela Faimon, of Omaha, NE 
and David Faimon, of Grand Island, NE, would tell you his favorite food 
was cereal, with or without milk, and his favorite pastimes included 
bugging his sisters and bother along with, "being the baby". 
Stan told many stories of his childhood, like skipping kindergarten with his old pal, Kent Lorens, just to name a favorite. 
Stan graduated Stratton High School in 1977 and was an active member of 
choir, track, basketball, and football. The medals and ribbons he 
proudly won can be found among his prized possessions, in his office at 
home. After high school Stan attended Nebraska College of Technical 
Agriculture in Curtis, NE to pursue his childhood dream of being a 
farmer (after becoming an astronaut fell through). 
He met the love of his life at a funeral of all places and married his 
beloved wife, Becky (Marintzer) Faimon, on November 24th, 1984, at Saint
 Mary's Catholic Church, in Herndon, KS. Becky was five years older than
 Stan and his favorite joke was, "She robbed the cradle and found out 
crime don't pay!" 
Stan was blessed with two beautiful daughters, Heather Rae Faimon, of 
Hastings, NE, and Muriel Faimon, of Stratton, NE. The joy that 
fatherhood brought him was obvious in the way he boasted of their 
successes and achievements. As time passed the love for his children 
grew into the love for his grandchildren, Silas (George of the Jungle), 
Gabriel (Gabey Baby), Lilith (Miss Foof) and soon to be number four. 
Throughout his life, and especially in his later years, Stan enjoyed 
fishing in the summer and shooting deer with his fall hunting buddies 
that became lifelong friends. He proudly pledged his faith through 
acolyting and song leading in church, as well as supporting his parish 
priest in any way possible. As a member of Alcoholics Anonymous, and a 
recovering alcoholic, Stan devoted countless hours to helping others 
find and sustain sobriety as he had. When ever asked how long he had 
been sober, he would always reply, "It's one day at a time." 
Stan always stressed the importance of giving blood and made many 
donations over his life. Little would he know how many donations he 
himself would receive in his fight against Leukemia. Although there were
 times of extreme discomfort and pain Stan endured every infusion, 
surgery and chemo treatment with his happy go-lucky charm and positive 
attitude. He always had a kind smile for his nurses and an "I love you,"
 for his, "Darling" Becky. At his last moments he was at peace, praying 
the rosary, and holding his wife's hand. He passed away in comfort and 
in prayer. 
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, and is survived by 
his wife, two daughters, three (almost four) grandchildren and his two 
sisters and brother along with many nieces, nephews and friends. 
Services will be held Friday, February 4th, 2022, at Saint Joseph’s 
Catholic Church in Stratton, NE, with visitation at 9:00 am, rosary at 
10:00 am, Mass at 10:30 am, and burial services to follow at Saint 
John’s Cemetery, Atwood, KS. Memorial donations may be made to the 
Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society 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;

Stanley Martin Faimon

Lois Darlene Selle, 90, passed away on January 29, 2022, at her home 
in Great Bend, Kansas. She was born October 18, 1931, at Hudson, Kansas,
 to Willie &amp; Amelia (Erosiek) Fischer. Lois married Eugene G. Selle 
on October 23, 1949, at Peace Church, Hudson, Kansas.&nbsp; He died September
 16, 1996.

A life-time Great Bend resident, Louis worked as a homemaker. She was
 a member of the First Church of God and was an organist there. Lois was
 a known gardener, canner, crocheter, and enjoyed putting together 
jigsaw puzzles.

Survivors include two sons, Allen (Marilyn) Selle and Dwight (Carol) 
Selle, both of Great Bend, Kansas; a daughter, caregiver, and companion,
 Donna Selle of Great Bend, Kansas; sister-in-law, Juanita Fischer of 
St. John, Kansas; sister-in-law, Donna Fischer of Hudson, Kansas; and 
many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
 her husband; son, Marvin Selle; and brothers, Glenn, Lawrence, Marvin, 
Gerald, and Leroy Fischer.

Visitation will be held from 9: 00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, 
February 2, 2022, with the family receiving guests from 5:00 p.m. to 
6:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 
10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with 
Reverend Dick Ogle presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend 
Cemetery. 

Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
 or First Church of God, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643648178600.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Lois Darlene Selle, 90, passed away on January 29, 2022, at her home 
in Great Bend, Kansas. She was born October 18, 1931, at Hudson, Kansas,
 to Willie &amp; Amelia (Erosiek) Fischer. Lois married Eugene G. Selle 
on October 23, 1949, at Peace Church, Hudson, Kansas.&nbsp; He died September
 16, 1996.A life-time Great Bend resident, Louis worked as a homemaker. She was
 a member of the First Church of God and was an organist there. Lois was
 a known gardener, canner, crocheter, and enjoyed putting together 
jigsaw puzzles.Survivors include two sons, Allen (Marilyn) Selle and Dwight (Carol) 
Selle, both of Great Bend, Kansas; a daughter, caregiver, and companion,
 Donna Selle of Great Bend, Kansas; sister-in-law, Juanita Fischer of 
St. John, Kansas; sister-in-law, Donna Fischer of Hudson, Kansas; and 
many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
 her husband; son, Marvin Selle; and brothers, Glenn, Lawrence, Marvin, 
Gerald, and Leroy Fischer.Visitation will be held from 9: 00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, 
February 2, 2022, with the family receiving guests from 5:00 p.m. to 
6:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 
10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with 
Reverend Dick Ogle presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend 
Cemetery. Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
 or First Church of God, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Lois Darlene Selle

Arvilla Marie Keith was born January 26, 1934, to Charles and Lenna 
(Green) Keith on the farm near Penokee. She departed this life on 
January 28, 2022, at the Sheridan County Long Term Care in Hoxie at the 
age of 88.
 Arvilla was the youngest of ten children, having six brothers and 
three sisters. Her father died when she was only one year old. 
 On May 17, 1953, Arvilla married the love of her life, Albert Nelson
 Bell, at the Presbyterian Church in Hill City. To this union was born 
three children, Keith Leon, Lois Ann and Karen Kay. At Albert’s untimely
 death, Arvilla was left with teenage daughters to raise along with 
cattle, hogs and crops. She worked hard to repair equipment, start 
tractors on a cold winter morning, fix fence, calve out heifers and with
 it all she came to repeat many times, “I do my best and leave the rest 
to God.” She also worked for the Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting 
Service, where she made the extra money needed to make ends meet on the 
farm.
 Arvilla was united in marriage to the second love of her life, 
Harold Raymond Taylor, on May 11, 1979. Grandma ‘Villa always had 
grandkids under foot. They learned at an early age how to move 
irrigation pipe and drive the pickup to feed the cows.
 She was an active member of the Studley United Methodist Church, 
helping with Vacation Bible School and Sunday School, and then the Hoxie
 United Methodist Church, involved in United Methodist Women. She was a 
kind and loving mother and grandmother. Arvilla worked hard to bring 
family together and many celebrations were held on the farm west of 
Studley. 
 She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Charles Knouf;
 husband, Albert Bell; nine siblings; son, Keith; grandson, Brian Herman
 Schulte; great-granddaughter, Mia Grace Schulte; and son-in-law, Guy 
Williamson.
 She leaves to mourn her passing, husband, Harold; six daughters and 
one son; Ione Williamson of St. Augustine, FL; David Taylor and wife, 
Sheryl, of Hoxie; Ardath Beringer and husband, Mark, of Bethune, CO; 
Ronda Johnson and husband, Roger, of Hoxie; Lois Schulte and husband, 
Charles, of Bethune, CO; Carol Farber and husband, Ron; and Karen 
Lindenman and husband, Robert, all of Hoxie. Grand-children Taylor 
Williamson and wife, Catherine, of St. Augustine, FL; Amy Taylor of 
Lincoln, NE; Aaron Taylor and wife, Christy, of Grainfield, KS; Jessica 
Lovelady and husband, David, of Springfield, Mo; Curt Beringer and wife,
 Christina, of Colby; Heath Johnson and wife, Casey, of Hoxie; Chad 
Johnson and wife, Jennifer, of Spokane, WA; Shawn Schulte and wife, 
Tawnya, of Vona, CO; Keith Schulte of Flagler, CO; Ryan Schulte and 
wife, Malinda, of Flagler, CO; Angie Johnson and husband, Andy, of 
Stratton, CO; Alexis Schulte of San Diego, CA; Kimberlie Schulte of 
McPherson; Justin Farber and wife, Nicole, of Lexington, NE; Rachel 
Farber of Hoxie; Brady Lindenman of Independence, MO; and Mitchell 
Lindenman of Norton; 35 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson
 and many other family members and friends.
 Funeral services will be held at the United Methodist Church in 
Hoxie on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served in 
the Church Social Hall immediately following the service. At 1:30 p.m. 
family and friends will go in a procession to the Morland Cemetery for 
the interment. The Interment Service will be at 2:00 p.m. Following 
Interment, all friends and family are invited back to the church for 
refreshments and visiting. Visitation will be held on January 31, 2022, 
from 1p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with family receiving from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 
p.m. Memorials will be to the United Methodist Church and the Sheridan 
County Amusement Company and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold 
Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740.

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 </figure>Arvilla Marie Keith was born January 26, 1934, to Charles and Lenna 
(Green) Keith on the farm near Penokee. She departed this life on 
January 28, 2022, at the Sheridan County Long Term Care in Hoxie at the 
age of 88.
 Arvilla was the youngest of ten children, having six brothers and 
three sisters. Her father died when she was only one year old. 
 On May 17, 1953, Arvilla married the love of her life, Albert Nelson
 Bell, at the Presbyterian Church in Hill City. To this union was born 
three children, Keith Leon, Lois Ann and Karen Kay. At Albert’s untimely
 death, Arvilla was left with teenage daughters to raise along with 
cattle, hogs and crops. She worked hard to repair equipment, start 
tractors on a cold winter morning, fix fence, calve out heifers and with
 it all she came to repeat many times, “I do my best and leave the rest 
to God.” She also worked for the Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting 
Service, where she made the extra money needed to make ends meet on the 
farm.
 Arvilla was united in marriage to the second love of her life, 
Harold Raymond Taylor, on May 11, 1979. Grandma ‘Villa always had 
grandkids under foot. They learned at an early age how to move 
irrigation pipe and drive the pickup to feed the cows.
 She was an active member of the Studley United Methodist Church, 
helping with Vacation Bible School and Sunday School, and then the Hoxie
 United Methodist Church, involved in United Methodist Women. She was a 
kind and loving mother and grandmother. Arvilla worked hard to bring 
family together and many celebrations were held on the farm west of 
Studley. 
 She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Charles Knouf;
 husband, Albert Bell; nine siblings; son, Keith; grandson, Brian Herman
 Schulte; great-granddaughter, Mia Grace Schulte; and son-in-law, Guy 
Williamson.
 She leaves to mourn her passing, husband, Harold; six daughters and 
one son; Ione Williamson of St. Augustine, FL; David Taylor and wife, 
Sheryl, of Hoxie; Ardath Beringer and husband, Mark, of Bethune, CO; 
Ronda Johnson and husband, Roger, of Hoxie; Lois Schulte and husband, 
Charles, of Bethune, CO; Carol Farber and husband, Ron; and Karen 
Lindenman and husband, Robert, all of Hoxie. Grand-children Taylor 
Williamson and wife, Catherine, of St. Augustine, FL; Amy Taylor of 
Lincoln, NE; Aaron Taylor and wife, Christy, of Grainfield, KS; Jessica 
Lovelady and husband, David, of Springfield, Mo; Curt Beringer and wife,
 Christina, of Colby; Heath Johnson and wife, Casey, of Hoxie; Chad 
Johnson and wife, Jennifer, of Spokane, WA; Shawn Schulte and wife, 
Tawnya, of Vona, CO; Keith Schulte of Flagler, CO; Ryan Schulte and 
wife, Malinda, of Flagler, CO; Angie Johnson and husband, Andy, of 
Stratton, CO; Alexis Schulte of San Diego, CA; Kimberlie Schulte of 
McPherson; Justin Farber and wife, Nicole, of Lexington, NE; Rachel 
Farber of Hoxie; Brady Lindenman of Independence, MO; and Mitchell 
Lindenman of Norton; 35 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson
 and many other family members and friends.
 Funeral services will be held at the United Methodist Church in 
Hoxie on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served in 
the Church Social Hall immediately following the service. At 1:30 p.m. 
family and friends will go in a procession to the Morland Cemetery for 
the interment. The Interment Service will be at 2:00 p.m. Following 
Interment, all friends and family are invited back to the church for 
refreshments and visiting. Visitation will be held on January 31, 2022, 
from 1p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with family receiving from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 
p.m. Memorials will be to the United Methodist Church and the Sheridan 
County Amusement Company and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold 
Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740.

Arvilla (Keith) Taylor

Michael A. Cowell, age 77, of Hays, Kansas, died Monday, January 17, 2022, at the Norton DSNWK Home. &nbsp;

He was born on February 5, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas, to Marion Emil and Maxine Claudia (Maines) Cowell.

Michael was raised in Topeka and Parsons then came to the Hays DSNWK family in 1973 at the age of 29.&nbsp; Michael enjoyed working with is hands, coloring, puzzles, sewing, and yarn work.&nbsp; He was very proud of his Native American Indian heritage, keeping in touch with his guardian, and being with his DSNWK family and staff.

Survivors include his two brothers, Timothy Henderson, OK; Rex Yarbrough, TX; his one sister, Linda Smith, TX; his guardian, Kim Horton, Grantville, KS; his DSNWK family and Staff.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Ramona Lee Horton.

A celebration of life service will be at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601, with Rev. Troy Miller officiating.&nbsp;

A gathering of friends and family will be from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at the mortuary. Lunch will follow at the Hays V.F.W.&nbsp; &nbsp;

A private family inurnment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Topeka next to his grandmother. &nbsp;

Memorials at suggested to Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas Inc. in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Condolences can be sent via email 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>Michael A. Cowell, age 77, of Hays, Kansas, died Monday, January 17, 2022, at the Norton DSNWK Home. &nbsp;He was born on February 5, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas, to Marion Emil and Maxine Claudia (Maines) Cowell.Michael was raised in Topeka and Parsons then came to the Hays DSNWK family in 1973 at the age of 29.&nbsp; Michael enjoyed working with is hands, coloring, puzzles, sewing, and yarn work.&nbsp; He was very proud of his Native American Indian heritage, keeping in touch with his guardian, and being with his DSNWK family and staff.Survivors include his two brothers, Timothy Henderson, OK; Rex Yarbrough, TX; his one sister, Linda Smith, TX; his guardian, Kim Horton, Grantville, KS; his DSNWK family and Staff.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Ramona Lee Horton.A celebration of life service will be at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601, with Rev. Troy Miller officiating.&nbsp;A gathering of friends and family will be from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at the mortuary. Lunch will follow at the Hays V.F.W.&nbsp; &nbsp;A private family inurnment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Topeka next to his grandmother. &nbsp;Memorials at suggested to Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas Inc. in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Condolences can be sent via email 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>

Michael A. Cowell

Farrel Francis Foster, 88 passed away Saturday January 29, 2022, at the Parkview Care Center in Osborne, KS.
 Farrel was born in Osborne, KS on July 11, 1933, to Francis &amp; 
Matilda (Hageman) Foster. Farrel attended school in Osborne and 
graduated from Osborne High School in 1952. It was there he met and 
later married the love of his life, Merna Darlene Bader on November 29, 
1953. To this union were born two children, Kathy and Daniel.
 Farrel and Merna enjoyed farming and farm life. From their hard work and caring hands they created quite a life together.
 Over the years Farrel worked for Quenzers Appliance, School bus 
driver, community and 4-H leader, Beef shake distributor and he was 
always ready to lend a helping hand to his fellow farmers.
 He loved sports, watching and attending any event he could. He 
loved playing golf in his retirement years. He enjoyed telling stories 
of his custom cutting days, high school sports, coyote hunting and early
 years on the farm.
 The love and devotion Farrel felt for Merna will always be cherished by his family.
 He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Ilah Joy and brother Raymond Foster.
 Farrel is survived by his wife, Merna of Osborne; daughter Kathy 
(Ron) Anderson of Wichita, KS; son Daniel (Nancy) Foster of Colby, KS; 
sisters Imogene Thornburg, Iris Hahn, Sandy Hudson all of Osborne, KS; 6
 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Farrel-Francis-Foster?obId=23866723#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Farrel Francis Foster, 88 passed away Saturday January 29, 2022, at the Parkview Care Center in Osborne, KS.
 Farrel was born in Osborne, KS on July 11, 1933, to Francis &amp; 
Matilda (Hageman) Foster. Farrel attended school in Osborne and 
graduated from Osborne High School in 1952. It was there he met and 
later married the love of his life, Merna Darlene Bader on November 29, 
1953. To this union were born two children, Kathy and Daniel.
 Farrel and Merna enjoyed farming and farm life. From their hard work and caring hands they created quite a life together.
 Over the years Farrel worked for Quenzers Appliance, School bus 
driver, community and 4-H leader, Beef shake distributor and he was 
always ready to lend a helping hand to his fellow farmers.
 He loved sports, watching and attending any event he could. He 
loved playing golf in his retirement years. He enjoyed telling stories 
of his custom cutting days, high school sports, coyote hunting and early
 years on the farm.
 The love and devotion Farrel felt for Merna will always be cherished by his family.
 He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Ilah Joy and brother Raymond Foster.
 Farrel is survived by his wife, Merna of Osborne; daughter Kathy 
(Ron) Anderson of Wichita, KS; son Daniel (Nancy) Foster of Colby, KS; 
sisters Imogene Thornburg, Iris Hahn, Sandy Hudson all of Osborne, KS; 6
 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Farrel-Francis-Foster?obId=23866723#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Farrel Francis Foster

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Myron Cole, 
Palco, Kansas. John passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022. He was born 
May 26, 1939, in Sharon Springs, Kansas and was a resident of Graham 
County since 1969. John was a cowboy from the beginning to the end, had a
 love for the land, and was happiest in the saddle, with the weathered 
and callused hands of a hard-working farmer and rancher. John started 
with his own company Circle C Agri Systems out of Palco. Then he worked 
as a manager at Developmental Services of Hays, and later working for 36
 years as a manager for the Salina Journal until his retirement at 78 
years of age. 
 John passed away at Rooks County Hospital on comfort care 
following a hard battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his 
daughter, Christina Cole; his parents, Myron J. Cole and Anna Faye Cole;
 his brothers: Hugh Cole, Jim Todd, Orville Cole and George Oscar. John
 is survived by his wife, Barbara Cole, of Palco; his daughter, Lori 
Childs, of Kernersville, North Carolina; his son, John Cole, Jr., of 
Palco, Kansas; and seven grandchildren. John will be fondly remembered 
as a special man, always there to help others. As stated by a friend, 
“John Cole was a man’s man, one who made you stand taller, talk deeper 
and work harder, trying to be the kind of man John was.”

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

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 </figure>It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Myron Cole, 
Palco, Kansas. John passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022. He was born 
May 26, 1939, in Sharon Springs, Kansas and was a resident of Graham 
County since 1969. John was a cowboy from the beginning to the end, had a
 love for the land, and was happiest in the saddle, with the weathered 
and callused hands of a hard-working farmer and rancher. John started 
with his own company Circle C Agri Systems out of Palco. Then he worked 
as a manager at Developmental Services of Hays, and later working for 36
 years as a manager for the Salina Journal until his retirement at 78 
years of age. 
 John passed away at Rooks County Hospital on comfort care 
following a hard battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his 
daughter, Christina Cole; his parents, Myron J. Cole and Anna Faye Cole;
 his brothers: Hugh Cole, Jim Todd, Orville Cole and George Oscar. John
 is survived by his wife, Barbara Cole, of Palco; his daughter, Lori 
Childs, of Kernersville, North Carolina; his son, John Cole, Jr., of 
Palco, Kansas; and seven grandchildren. John will be fondly remembered 
as a special man, always there to help others. As stated by a friend, 
“John Cole was a man’s man, one who made you stand taller, talk deeper 
and work harder, trying to be the kind of man John was.”Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/John-Myron-Cole?obId=23803827#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

John Myron Cole

Margaret “Edna” White Blauer Gartrell passed away at the age of 105 on 
January 29, 2022, in Stockton, Kansas. She was born in Jewel County, 
Kansas on August 8, 1916, to Charles Ernest White and Martha Emmer 
(Crumley) White. Edna grew up with siblings: Mary Lucille, Dorothy Jean,
 Charles Robert, and Wayne Crumley.
 Edna attended rural schools and grew up in Smith and Jewel counties.
 Her first six years of school she and her sister walked one mile to the
 country school. She then attended and graduated from Lebanon High 
School in 1934. 
 Some of her favorite childhood memories were when she and her family
 would travel to Red Cloud, Nebraska on Saturday nights to visit with 
friends, get groceries, and ice cream, gum, or a sack of candy for 5 
cents.
 She was united in marriage to Floyd Blauer on May 28, 1939. Floyd 
had a daughter, Jeanice who Edna adopted. The couple was blessed with 
the birth of a son, Jack. After Floyd’s death in 1977 Edna married Duane
 Gartrell on January 14, 1984, she enjoyed his children and they 
remained apart of her life after Duane’s passing in 1987.
 Edna taught 3 years at country schools and 2 years at Lebanon, 
Kansas elementary school. She worked 22 years at Rooks County ASCS in 
Stockton. She enjoyed her jobs and working with youth and rural 
residents. Her Sunday’s involved teaching Sunday school at the Stockton 
United Methodist Church, where she was a long time faithful member.
 Edna is survived by her step-daughter, Jeanice (Maynard) Cress of 
Humboldt, KS; daughter-in-law Judy Blauer of Humboldt, KS; six 
step-grandchildren and many great grandchildren and great-great- 
grandchildren.
 She joins in her heavenly home, her parents, Floyd and Martha White;
 first husband, Floyd Blauer; second husband, Duane Gartrell; son, Jack 
Blauer; and siblings, Mary Lucille White Stackhouse, Dorothy Jean White 
Jamison, Charles Robert White, and Wayne Crumley White.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 10:30
 AM at the United Methodist Church in Stockton. A Visitation will be on 
Monday at the funeral home from 2 PM until 8 PM with a Family Receiving 
Friends from 5PM until 6PM. 
 Memorials are suggested to the Stockton United Methodist Church and 
may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 North First, 
Stockton, KS 67669.

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 </figure>Margaret “Edna” White Blauer Gartrell passed away at the age of 105 on 
January 29, 2022, in Stockton, Kansas. She was born in Jewel County, 
Kansas on August 8, 1916, to Charles Ernest White and Martha Emmer 
(Crumley) White. Edna grew up with siblings: Mary Lucille, Dorothy Jean,
 Charles Robert, and Wayne Crumley.
 Edna attended rural schools and grew up in Smith and Jewel counties.
 Her first six years of school she and her sister walked one mile to the
 country school. She then attended and graduated from Lebanon High 
School in 1934. 
 Some of her favorite childhood memories were when she and her family
 would travel to Red Cloud, Nebraska on Saturday nights to visit with 
friends, get groceries, and ice cream, gum, or a sack of candy for 5 
cents.
 She was united in marriage to Floyd Blauer on May 28, 1939. Floyd 
had a daughter, Jeanice who Edna adopted. The couple was blessed with 
the birth of a son, Jack. After Floyd’s death in 1977 Edna married Duane
 Gartrell on January 14, 1984, she enjoyed his children and they 
remained apart of her life after Duane’s passing in 1987.
 Edna taught 3 years at country schools and 2 years at Lebanon, 
Kansas elementary school. She worked 22 years at Rooks County ASCS in 
Stockton. She enjoyed her jobs and working with youth and rural 
residents. Her Sunday’s involved teaching Sunday school at the Stockton 
United Methodist Church, where she was a long time faithful member.
 Edna is survived by her step-daughter, Jeanice (Maynard) Cress of 
Humboldt, KS; daughter-in-law Judy Blauer of Humboldt, KS; six 
step-grandchildren and many great grandchildren and great-great- 
grandchildren.
 She joins in her heavenly home, her parents, Floyd and Martha White;
 first husband, Floyd Blauer; second husband, Duane Gartrell; son, Jack 
Blauer; and siblings, Mary Lucille White Stackhouse, Dorothy Jean White 
Jamison, Charles Robert White, and Wayne Crumley White.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 10:30
 AM at the United Methodist Church in Stockton. A Visitation will be on 
Monday at the funeral home from 2 PM until 8 PM with a Family Receiving 
Friends from 5PM until 6PM. 
 Memorials are suggested to the Stockton United Methodist Church and 
may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 North First, 
Stockton, KS 67669.

Margaret 'Edna' Gartrell

Amy Louise Hays, 55, of Ponca City, OK, died on January 20, 2022. A 
Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 26, 
2022, Trout Funeral Home Chapel with Larry Kitchell officiating. 
Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home &amp; 
Crematory, 505 W. Grand Ave, Ponca City, OK, 74604. 
 Amy was born on September 17, 1966, in Hays, KS, to Edmond 
Pfannenstiel and Mary Ann (Burgardt) Gebert. She attended Prescott High
 School, graduating in 1985, then attended Yavapai College, Northern 
Oklahoma College, and Fort Hays State University. She worked in life 
insurance as an administrative assistant. Her passions included giving 
back to others, traveling and reading. Amy made a positive impression 
on everyone she met and could light up any room she was in. Amy was a 
giving, pay-it-forward kind of person. She enjoyed paying for strangers
 meals, especially those in law enforcement and veterans. At Christmas,
 Amy and her husband would sponsor a family in need and make sure they 
had food, necessities and gifts. 
 Amy was also a very loving Mimi to her two grandchildren, Noen and 
Ashlynn. Her grand babies were the loves of her life. She was called 
Mimi by her two nephews, Dallas and Kalebb, whom she loved very much, as
 well. Amy was a dedicated OSU football fan and loved to go fishing. 
 Amy is survived by her husband, Wayne Hays, of Ponca City, OK; 
daughter, Liz Diamanti of Beaumont, CA; son, Andrew Elliott of Ponca 
City, OK; grandson, Noen; mother, Mary Ann Gebert of Hays, KS; sister, 
Clarice Hanes of Chino Valley, AZ; brothers, Les Pfannenstiel and Loel 
Pfannenstiel, of Wichita, KS and numerous cousins, family members and 
friends.
 Amy was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Ashlynn Diamanti and aunt, Sondra Hays.
 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to NERA, 112 
S. 1st Street, Ponca City, OK, 74601, or donate at www.neraok.org.

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 </figure>Amy Louise Hays, 55, of Ponca City, OK, died on January 20, 2022. A 
Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 26, 
2022, Trout Funeral Home Chapel with Larry Kitchell officiating. 
Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home &amp; 
Crematory, 505 W. Grand Ave, Ponca City, OK, 74604. 
 Amy was born on September 17, 1966, in Hays, KS, to Edmond 
Pfannenstiel and Mary Ann (Burgardt) Gebert. She attended Prescott High
 School, graduating in 1985, then attended Yavapai College, Northern 
Oklahoma College, and Fort Hays State University. She worked in life 
insurance as an administrative assistant. Her passions included giving 
back to others, traveling and reading. Amy made a positive impression 
on everyone she met and could light up any room she was in. Amy was a 
giving, pay-it-forward kind of person. She enjoyed paying for strangers
 meals, especially those in law enforcement and veterans. At Christmas,
 Amy and her husband would sponsor a family in need and make sure they 
had food, necessities and gifts. 
 Amy was also a very loving Mimi to her two grandchildren, Noen and 
Ashlynn. Her grand babies were the loves of her life. She was called 
Mimi by her two nephews, Dallas and Kalebb, whom she loved very much, as
 well. Amy was a dedicated OSU football fan and loved to go fishing. 
 Amy is survived by her husband, Wayne Hays, of Ponca City, OK; 
daughter, Liz Diamanti of Beaumont, CA; son, Andrew Elliott of Ponca 
City, OK; grandson, Noen; mother, Mary Ann Gebert of Hays, KS; sister, 
Clarice Hanes of Chino Valley, AZ; brothers, Les Pfannenstiel and Loel 
Pfannenstiel, of Wichita, KS and numerous cousins, family members and 
friends.
 Amy was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Ashlynn Diamanti and aunt, Sondra Hays.
 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to NERA, 112 
S. 1st Street, Ponca City, OK, 74601, or donate at www.neraok.org.

Amy Louise Hays

Rural Phillipsburg resident Carol Fischer passed away Jan. 27, 2022,&nbsp; at the Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, NE at the age of 63.

Survivors include her husband Jerry of the home; her son Brandon of 
Alma, NE; her father Dale Miller of Washington, KS; her brother, Clyde 
Miller of Salina and 2 grandchildren.

Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held Thursday, 
Feb. 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jay 
Brandon officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Phillipsburg Rodeo Queen Contest.

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 </figure>Rural Phillipsburg resident Carol Fischer passed away Jan. 27, 2022,&nbsp; at the Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, NE at the age of 63.Survivors include her husband Jerry of the home; her son Brandon of 
Alma, NE; her father Dale Miller of Washington, KS; her brother, Clyde 
Miller of Salina and 2 grandchildren.Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held Thursday, 
Feb. 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jay 
Brandon officiating.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Phillipsburg Rodeo Queen Contest.

Carol Fischer 

Philip Anthony Caito, age 77, passed away on Saturday 
January 29, 2022, at the Smith Center Health &amp; Rehab Center in Smith 
Center, KS. He was born the son of Thomas &amp; Gertrude (Allen) Caito 
on March 31, 1944, in Carlisle, PA.
 He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Patty.
 He is survived by his son Sam (Raelynn) Caito of Smith Center; a 
daughter Sally Cope of Los Angeles, CA; sisters Marilyn Johnson of 
Huntsville, TX and Martha Caito of New Jersey; 4 grandchildren.

Arrangements are pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.

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 </figure>Philip Anthony Caito, age 77, passed away on Saturday 
January 29, 2022, at the Smith Center Health &amp; Rehab Center in Smith 
Center, KS. He was born the son of Thomas &amp; Gertrude (Allen) Caito 
on March 31, 1944, in Carlisle, PA.
 He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Patty.
 He is survived by his son Sam (Raelynn) Caito of Smith Center; a 
daughter Sally Cope of Los Angeles, CA; sisters Marilyn Johnson of 
Huntsville, TX and Martha Caito of New Jersey; 4 grandchildren.Arrangements are pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.

Philip Anthony Caito

Greg Anderson, 57, died on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Lane County 
Hospital in Dighton. He was born on October 30, 1964, at Dighton the son
 of Jackie L. &amp; Fran L. (Kenoyer) Anderson. He married Chelle 
Marsteller on February 8, 1992. 
Greg graduated from Healy High School in 1983. He attended Fort Hays 
State University before going to work for Pilkington Construction. He 
moved back to Dighton and worked at Farmers Co-op Elevator, Lane County 
Feeders, Sexton at Dighton Memorial Cemetery and currently was an 
Equipment Operator for Kansas Department Of Transportation. Greg 
enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and always having his pet dogs. 
He is survived by his Wife- Chelle Anderson, Mother- Fran Ross of Ellis,
 Brother- Harold &amp; Eileen Anderson of Hays, Step-Mother- Yvonne 
Anderson of Lincoln, Nebraska, 2 Step-Sisters- LaFonda &amp; Dan Sharp 
of Healy and Rhonda &amp; Jeff Koehn of York, Nebraska and Step-Brother-
 Byler Sunley of Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was preceded in death 
by his Father. 
Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM Thursday at United Methodist Church
 in Dighton with Rev Darrin Hammond officiating. There will be a 
private family burial at Dighton Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are 
suggested to the Greg Anderson Memorial Fund in care of Boomhower 
Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com Boomhower Funeral Home Box 891. Dighton, Ks. 67839. 620-397-5792&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Greg Anderson, 57, died on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Lane County 
Hospital in Dighton. He was born on October 30, 1964, at Dighton the son
 of Jackie L. &amp; Fran L. (Kenoyer) Anderson. He married Chelle 
Marsteller on February 8, 1992. 
Greg graduated from Healy High School in 1983. He attended Fort Hays 
State University before going to work for Pilkington Construction. He 
moved back to Dighton and worked at Farmers Co-op Elevator, Lane County 
Feeders, Sexton at Dighton Memorial Cemetery and currently was an 
Equipment Operator for Kansas Department Of Transportation. Greg 
enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and always having his pet dogs. 
He is survived by his Wife- Chelle Anderson, Mother- Fran Ross of Ellis,
 Brother- Harold &amp; Eileen Anderson of Hays, Step-Mother- Yvonne 
Anderson of Lincoln, Nebraska, 2 Step-Sisters- LaFonda &amp; Dan Sharp 
of Healy and Rhonda &amp; Jeff Koehn of York, Nebraska and Step-Brother-
 Byler Sunley of Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was preceded in death 
by his Father. 
Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM Thursday at United Methodist Church
 in Dighton with Rev Darrin Hammond officiating. There will be a 
private family burial at Dighton Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are 
suggested to the Greg Anderson Memorial Fund in care of Boomhower 
Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com Boomhower Funeral Home Box 891. Dighton, Ks. 67839. 620-397-5792&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Greg Anderson

Edwin Peter “Eddie” Bieker, 87, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

Eddie was born January 12, 1935, in Hays, Kansas, the son of Wendelin
 J. and Mary M. (Munsch) Bieker.&nbsp; He was a resident of La Crosse, 
Kansas, since 2005 moving there from Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; A&nbsp; 1954 graduate of 
Hays High School, Hays, Kansas, he was a janitor at Fort Hays State 
University, Hays, Kansas, before his retirement.

He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas.

Eddie loved spending time with his grandchildren and great 
grandchildren, and would do anything they asked.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, 
coin collecting, planting flowers that are “bee friendly”, and simply 
enjoying each day.

He was a United States Army veteran serving from 1955 to 1957.

On March 16, 1960, he married Althea Marie Orth at Our Lady Help of 
Christians Catholic Church, Antonino, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death
 July 12, 1983.

Survivors include:&nbsp; one daughter, Kathleen Bieker, La Crosse, Kansas;
 one step son, Bradley Billingsley, La Crosse, Kansas; one 
granddaughter, Lindsay Engling, Plainville, Kansas; three great 
grandchildren, Kastyn Antrim, Hays, Kansas, Ash Dinkel, Plainville, 
Kansas, and Sloan Dinkel, Plainville, Kansas; and one brother, Robert 
Bieker, Pueblo, Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one step son, 
Jimmy Harrell; six brothers, Walter Bieker, George Bieker, Johnny 
Bieker, Wilford Bieker, Ben Bieker, and Alec Bieker; and three sisters, 
Irene Seitz, Maryann Jacobs, and Louise Stecklein.

The family has chosen cremation.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the Hays Arc Park, Hays, Kansas, to be used for the accessible turf baseball field.

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

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

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 </figure>Edwin Peter “Eddie” Bieker, 87, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.Eddie was born January 12, 1935, in Hays, Kansas, the son of Wendelin
 J. and Mary M. (Munsch) Bieker.&nbsp; He was a resident of La Crosse, 
Kansas, since 2005 moving there from Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; A&nbsp; 1954 graduate of 
Hays High School, Hays, Kansas, he was a janitor at Fort Hays State 
University, Hays, Kansas, before his retirement.He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas.Eddie loved spending time with his grandchildren and great 
grandchildren, and would do anything they asked.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, 
coin collecting, planting flowers that are “bee friendly”, and simply 
enjoying each day.He was a United States Army veteran serving from 1955 to 1957.On March 16, 1960, he married Althea Marie Orth at Our Lady Help of 
Christians Catholic Church, Antonino, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death
 July 12, 1983.Survivors include:&nbsp; one daughter, Kathleen Bieker, La Crosse, Kansas;
 one step son, Bradley Billingsley, La Crosse, Kansas; one 
granddaughter, Lindsay Engling, Plainville, Kansas; three great 
grandchildren, Kastyn Antrim, Hays, Kansas, Ash Dinkel, Plainville, 
Kansas, and Sloan Dinkel, Plainville, Kansas; and one brother, Robert 
Bieker, Pueblo, Colorado.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one step son, 
Jimmy Harrell; six brothers, Walter Bieker, George Bieker, Johnny 
Bieker, Wilford Bieker, Ben Bieker, and Alec Bieker; and three sisters, 
Irene Seitz, Maryann Jacobs, and Louise Stecklein.The family has chosen cremation.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held at a later date.Memorials are suggested to the Hays Arc Park, Hays, Kansas, to be used for the accessible turf baseball field.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, PO Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Edwin Peter 'Eddie' Bieker

Virginia E. Taylor, 96, Alexander, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, 
January 26, 2022, at Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas.

Virginia was born November 9, 1925, in Alexander, Kansas, the 
daughter of Frank Avery and Josephine Myrtle (Foster) Thompson.&nbsp; She was
 a resident of Alexander, Kansas, for 60+ years.&nbsp; A 1943 graduate of 
Alexander High School, Alexander, Kansas, she was a homemaker.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church, and Golden Keys, both of Alexander, Kansas.

On October 10, 1948, she married Stanley S. Taylor at a friend’s home in Morton, Texas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death May 28, 1981.

Survivors include:&nbsp; two sons, Steven Taylor (Andrea), Phoenix, 
Arizona, and Michael Taylor (Shelly), Wickenburg, Arizona; one&nbsp; 
daughter, Carla Strobach (William), Raymore, Missouri; six 
grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, 
Duane Thompson, and Ural Thompson; and one sister, Darlene Werhahn.

Funeral service will be Monday, January 31, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. at 
the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Deb Harvey 
officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the McCracken City Cemetery, 
McCracken, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to the Alexander Fire Department, Alexander, Kansas, or the McCracken Library, McCracken, Kansas.

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

Virginia E. Taylor, 96, Alexander, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, 
January 26, 2022, at Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas.Virginia was born November 9, 1925, in Alexander, Kansas, the 
daughter of Frank Avery and Josephine Myrtle (Foster) Thompson.&nbsp; She was
 a resident of Alexander, Kansas, for 60+ years.&nbsp; A 1943 graduate of 
Alexander High School, Alexander, Kansas, she was a homemaker.She was a member of the United Methodist Church, and Golden Keys, both of Alexander, Kansas.On October 10, 1948, she married Stanley S. Taylor at a friend’s home in Morton, Texas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death May 28, 1981.Survivors include:&nbsp; two sons, Steven Taylor (Andrea), Phoenix, 
Arizona, and Michael Taylor (Shelly), Wickenburg, Arizona; one&nbsp; 
daughter, Carla Strobach (William), Raymore, Missouri; six 
grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, 
Duane Thompson, and Ural Thompson; and one sister, Darlene Werhahn.Funeral service will be Monday, January 31, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. at 
the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Deb Harvey 
officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the McCracken City Cemetery, 
McCracken, Kansas.Memorials are suggested to the Alexander Fire Department, Alexander, 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.

Virginia E. Taylor

Mary Sue Schneider, 82, died January 24, 2022, at Diversicare of 
Larned, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born May 22, 1939, in Hoisington, Kansas, the 
daughter of Willard and Ruby (Edgell) Anderson. Mary Sue graduated from 
Hoisington High School in 1957 and later received her diploma from Brown
 Mackie College in Salina, Kansas.

A lifetime Hoisington resident, Mary Sue worked as a secretary for 42
 years at the Barton County Extension Office. She was a member of 
Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Hoisington. Mary Sue loved spending time 
with her friends and the DQ Coffee Girls. She was very active and was 
insistant about walking her laps at the Hoisington Rec Center. Mary Sue 
had was a lover of cats, especially her boy, Bray.

On February 20, 1960, she married Gerald Schneider in Hoisington. They later divorced.

She is survived by: a daughter; Lynn Kern and granddaughter, Kennedy 
Kern, both of Great Bend; nephew, Brandon Fleshman, of California; and 
four great nieces and one great nephew.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Charlotte Bryant.

Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., on Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 4, 2022, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Rhonda Templing presiding. Inurnment 
will follow in Hoisington Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Kennedy Kern College Education Fund or 
LADA Paws Rescue in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Mary Sue Schneider, 82, died January 24, 2022, at Diversicare of 
Larned, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born May 22, 1939, in Hoisington, Kansas, the 
daughter of Willard and Ruby (Edgell) Anderson. Mary Sue graduated from 
Hoisington High School in 1957 and later received her diploma from Brown
 Mackie College in Salina, Kansas.A lifetime Hoisington resident, Mary Sue worked as a secretary for 42
 years at the Barton County Extension Office. She was a member of 
Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Hoisington. Mary Sue loved spending time 
with her friends and the DQ Coffee Girls. She was very active and was 
insistant about walking her laps at the Hoisington Rec Center. Mary Sue 
had was a lover of cats, especially her boy, Bray.On February 20, 1960, she married Gerald Schneider in Hoisington. They later divorced.She is survived by: a daughter; Lynn Kern and granddaughter, Kennedy 
Kern, both of Great Bend; nephew, Brandon Fleshman, of California; and 
four great nieces and one great nephew.She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Charlotte Bryant.Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., on Thursday at the funeral home.Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 4, 2022, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Rhonda Templing presiding. Inurnment 
will follow in Hoisington Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the Kennedy Kern College Education Fund or 
LADA Paws Rescue in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

Mary Sue Schneider

Delane John Dietz, 73, passed away on January 27, 2022, at his home 
surrounded by family in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on April 23, 
1948 at Great Bend, Kansas to John &amp; Alvina (Niedens) Dietz.

Delane married Jo Ann Yost in 1971. She passed away on August 31, 
1972. He then married Lana Schamaun on July 21, 1973 in Great Bend. They
 spent the next 48+ years together as “partners in crime” playing 
softball, golfing, remodeling homes, and raising their sons. If you saw 
one, the other was generally close by.

A lifetime Barton County resident, Delane worked as a pumper in the 
oil field the majority of his career and later worked in sales for 
Doonan GMC. He was an avid golfer, known for his putting skills and 
served on the Board of Directors at Lake Barton Golf Course for many 
years. He was also a member of the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce. 
Delane spent many years helping with the 3-I Shows and Farm and Ranch 
Shows.

Delane’s biggest goal was to be a good dad and spend time with his 
boys, teaching them about hunting, fishing, golf, sports and everything 
in between. He coached the boys in many little league sports and while 
known as a big K-State fan, nothing compared to the fan he was of his 
sons and grandkids.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Michael of Great Bend; a 
daughter-in-law, Denise (Penka) of Eudora; three grandchildren, Malia, 
Ethan, and Rylee Dietz; and a sister, Joyce Monroe of Great Bend. He is 
preceded in death by his parents, Jo Ann, and a son, Timothy “T.J."

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the caregivers
 of Elder Care for their daily service to Delane: Tracy, Jessica, Candy,
 Mandy, Susan and Heather.

Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, 
February 3, 2022, with the family receiving guests from 6:00 p.m. to 
7:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 
a.m. on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Chaplain 
Jeffrey Owen presiding. Interment will take place at a later date. 


Memorials can be made to Denise Dietz for the purpose of the T.J. Dietz 
Memorial Scholarship, Elder Care or Kindred Hospice, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Delane John Dietz, 73, passed away on January 27, 2022, at his home 
surrounded by family in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on April 23, 
1948 at Great Bend, Kansas to John &amp; Alvina (Niedens) Dietz.Delane married Jo Ann Yost in 1971. She passed away on August 31, 
1972. He then married Lana Schamaun on July 21, 1973 in Great Bend. They
 spent the next 48+ years together as “partners in crime” playing 
softball, golfing, remodeling homes, and raising their sons. If you saw 
one, the other was generally close by.A lifetime Barton County resident, Delane worked as a pumper in the 
oil field the majority of his career and later worked in sales for 
Doonan GMC. He was an avid golfer, known for his putting skills and 
served on the Board of Directors at Lake Barton Golf Course for many 
years. He was also a member of the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce. 
Delane spent many years helping with the 3-I Shows and Farm and Ranch 
Shows.Delane’s biggest goal was to be a good dad and spend time with his 
boys, teaching them about hunting, fishing, golf, sports and everything 
in between. He coached the boys in many little league sports and while 
known as a big K-State fan, nothing compared to the fan he was of his 
sons and grandkids.Survivors include his wife; a son, Michael of Great Bend; a 
daughter-in-law, Denise (Penka) of Eudora; three grandchildren, Malia, 
Ethan, and Rylee Dietz; and a sister, Joyce Monroe of Great Bend. He is 
preceded in death by his parents, Jo Ann, and a son, Timothy “T.J."The family would like to extend a special thank you to the caregivers
 of Elder Care for their daily service to Delane: Tracy, Jessica, Candy,
 Mandy, Susan and Heather.Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, 
February 3, 2022, with the family receiving guests from 6:00 p.m. to 
7:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 
a.m. on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Chaplain 
Jeffrey Owen presiding. Interment will take place at a later date. 
Memorials can be made to Denise Dietz for the purpose of the T.J. Dietz 
Memorial Scholarship, Elder Care or Kindred Hospice, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Delane John Dietz

Duane Randall Hammon, 92, passed away peacefully at his home on 
January 19, 2022, in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on April 1, 1929, in 
Lynch, Nebraska, to Frank Eugene &amp; Eliza&nbsp;(Wellman) Hammon. &nbsp;He grew 
up in Lynch with his 14 brothers and sisters, and worked on the family’s
 farm.&nbsp; He met Mary Ann Stevenson while she was working in Spencer, 
Nebraska, and the two began dating.&nbsp; He courageously served with the 
Marines during the Korean War, for which he received the Commendation 
Ribbon with Combat “V”.&nbsp; He was known for entertaining his platoon with 
his guitar playing, and he served as the barber for his unit with his 
haircutting skills.&nbsp; He returned home, and Duane and Mary married in 
South Dakota on March 20, 1953.&nbsp; &nbsp;They went on to have two children, 
Larry and Debra.

In his early years, Duane enjoyed spending time taking road trips 
with friends on his motorcycle as part of the Ponca Valley Motorcycle 
Club.&nbsp; &nbsp;He spent a short time farming, and then worked various jobs in 
construction and heavy equipment for much of his working life.&nbsp; Duane 
and Mary settled in Salina during their children’s high school years and
 eventually began welcoming grandchildren as Larry and Debra married and
 started their own families.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and spent 
much of his time during his older years serving as a babysitter and 
chauffeur to his grandchildren after they settled in Great Bend.&nbsp; He 
continued to enjoy visits from his great-grandchildren and many nieces 
and nephews as his family continued to grow through the years.

Survivors include one brother, Donald, of Parma, Idaho; his daughter,
 Debra Thompson and husband David, of Great Bend; four grandchildren, 
Mindi Beahm (David), Travis Thompson (Andrea), Dustin Thompson (Angela) 
and Lance Hammon; and six great-grandchildren, Bennett, Thompson, and 
Emerson Beahm; Emma and Tristan Thompson; and Kyrah Schnoebelen and 
Kaylee Thompson.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; his son, 
Larry Hammon; his parents; and thirteen brothers and sisters.

Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, 
February 3, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with the family receiving 
guests from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.&nbsp; Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on 
Friday, February 4, 2022, at Trinity United Methodist Church with 
Reverend Chris Lehew presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend 
Cemetery North. 

Memorials can be made to the Duane R. Hammon Expense 
Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Duane Randall Hammon, 92, passed away peacefully at his home on 
January 19, 2022, in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on April 1, 1929, in 
Lynch, Nebraska, to Frank Eugene &amp; Eliza&nbsp;(Wellman) Hammon. &nbsp;He grew 
up in Lynch with his 14 brothers and sisters, and worked on the family’s
 farm.&nbsp; He met Mary Ann Stevenson while she was working in Spencer, 
Nebraska, and the two began dating.&nbsp; He courageously served with the 
Marines during the Korean War, for which he received the Commendation 
Ribbon with Combat “V”.&nbsp; He was known for entertaining his platoon with 
his guitar playing, and he served as the barber for his unit with his 
haircutting skills.&nbsp; He returned home, and Duane and Mary married in 
South Dakota on March 20, 1953.&nbsp; &nbsp;They went on to have two children, 
Larry and Debra.In his early years, Duane enjoyed spending time taking road trips 
with friends on his motorcycle as part of the Ponca Valley Motorcycle 
Club.&nbsp; &nbsp;He spent a short time farming, and then worked various jobs in 
construction and heavy equipment for much of his working life.&nbsp; Duane 
and Mary settled in Salina during their children’s high school years and
 eventually began welcoming grandchildren as Larry and Debra married and
 started their own families.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and spent 
much of his time during his older years serving as a babysitter and 
chauffeur to his grandchildren after they settled in Great Bend.&nbsp; He 
continued to enjoy visits from his great-grandchildren and many nieces 
and nephews as his family continued to grow through the years.Survivors include one brother, Donald, of Parma, Idaho; his daughter,
 Debra Thompson and husband David, of Great Bend; four grandchildren, 
Mindi Beahm (David), Travis Thompson (Andrea), Dustin Thompson (Angela) 
and Lance Hammon; and six great-grandchildren, Bennett, Thompson, and 
Emerson Beahm; Emma and Tristan Thompson; and Kyrah Schnoebelen and 
Kaylee Thompson.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; his son, 
Larry Hammon; his parents; and thirteen brothers and sisters.Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, 
February 3, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with the family receiving 
guests from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.&nbsp; Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on 
Friday, February 4, 2022, at Trinity United Methodist Church with 
Reverend Chris Lehew presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend 
Cemetery North. Memorials can be made to the Duane R. Hammon Expense 
Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Duane Randall Hammon

Robert L. Scheck, age 75, of Hays, 
Kansas passed away Tuesday, January 18th, 2022, in Hays. Robert was born
 August 31st, 1946, to Robert and Rosemary (Hall) Scheck. On July 2nd, 
1977, he married the love of his life, Jill Vigil in Denver, Colorado.

Robert had accomplished many things 
during his lifetime. He was a Pastor at Church on the Rock, a marriage 
counselor, a Spanish and Theology teacher, a baseball and basketball 
coach, and author of three books, a public speaker, and a mentor of men.
 He was an accomplished fast pitch softball player having played in the 
World Fastpitch Championship. Robert also proudly served his country in 
the United States Army.

Robert is survived by his&nbsp; wife, Jill 
of Hays; children, Yvette Moritz (Bradley) of Hays, Cheryl Scheck of 
Denver, Karen Salazar (Tommy) of Denver and Angelo Palombo II of Hays; 
two brothers, Roy Scheck of Denver and Ron Scheck of Kansas City; five 
sisters, Cathy Karlin of Hays, Janice Deeds, of Pratt, Mary Wright of 
Hays, Nancy Lichtenauer of Kansas City, and Liz Schmeidler of Hays; 
grandchildren, Victoria, Aaron, Adam, Rebekah, Jessica, Monica, Michael,
 Alyssa, Angelo III, Brynly, Gabriel, Daniel, Lacey, and Lindsey, as 
well as great grandchildren, Leighton, Blakely, Miles, Jonah, and 
Christian.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Diane Melofsky.

Visitation will be&nbsp;Saturday, January 29,&nbsp;2022, at&nbsp;5:00
 PM and a celebration of Life service will follow at 6:00 PM&nbsp; at 
Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

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

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 </figure>Robert L. Scheck, age 75, of Hays, 
Kansas passed away Tuesday, January 18th, 2022, in Hays. Robert was born
 August 31st, 1946, to Robert and Rosemary (Hall) Scheck. On July 2nd, 
1977, he married the love of his life, Jill Vigil in Denver, Colorado.Robert had accomplished many things 
during his lifetime. He was a Pastor at Church on the Rock, a marriage 
counselor, a Spanish and Theology teacher, a baseball and basketball 
coach, and author of three books, a public speaker, and a mentor of men.
 He was an accomplished fast pitch softball player having played in the 
World Fastpitch Championship. Robert also proudly served his country in 
the United States Army.Robert is survived by his&nbsp; wife, Jill 
of Hays; children, Yvette Moritz (Bradley) of Hays, Cheryl Scheck of 
Denver, Karen Salazar (Tommy) of Denver and Angelo Palombo II of Hays; 
two brothers, Roy Scheck of Denver and Ron Scheck of Kansas City; five 
sisters, Cathy Karlin of Hays, Janice Deeds, of Pratt, Mary Wright of 
Hays, Nancy Lichtenauer of Kansas City, and Liz Schmeidler of Hays; 
grandchildren, Victoria, Aaron, Adam, Rebekah, Jessica, Monica, Michael,
 Alyssa, Angelo III, Brynly, Gabriel, Daniel, Lacey, and Lindsey, as 
well as great grandchildren, Leighton, Blakely, Miles, Jonah, and 
Christian.He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Diane Melofsky.Visitation will be&nbsp;Saturday, January 29,&nbsp;2022, at&nbsp;5:00
 PM and a celebration of Life service will follow at 6:00 PM&nbsp; at 
Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Robert L. Scheck

David Eugene Crow was a
 caring and devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, who 
unexpectedly left this earth on January 25th, 2022, at the age of 55.

A
 lifetime resident of Eads CO, he was born to Charles and Betty Crow on 
August 21st, 1966. Throughout high school, Dave was well known for his 
charm, humor, and athleticism, having been a three-sport athlete. After 
graduating from high school, Dave went on to play college baseball at La
 Junta Community College on a scholarship. After college, he returned to
 Eads and married Diane Hagen and born to this union were Joshua David 
Crow and Brison Alen Crow. In 2003, Dave met the true love of his life 
(his pain in the ass) Janelle Randel and after 7 years of dating finally
 asked her to marry him. She gladly accepted and with this union, he 
gained his bonus son, Trevor Randel. Over the years, David worked for 
the county, lumber yard, Eads Auto Supply, Lamar Napa Store, and 
CIG-Kinder Morgan, undoubtedly leaving a legacy of kindness and wit 
behind him everywhere he worked.

It
 is obvious to all that knew him that his pride and joy was his family -
 his wife and three sons, his extended family, and his friends. He never
 missed any of the boys’ many sporting events and was always their 
biggest fan. Over the years, the family enjoyed going to Uncle Gary’s 
cabin during spring break and also going on many fishing trips and other
 adventures together. David loved spending time restoring old cars, 
riding motorcycles, hunting, fishing, golf, collecting antiques, and 
pulling pranks. He was also one of the lucky ones to be a part of the 
“5:00 AM coffee drinkers”, where he always found a way to outwit Marty 
Barnett.

In
 honoring David’s life and legacy, we would be remiss to not share a few
 stories about the ways that his charisma and wittiness enriched all of 
our lives. Whether he was using a “fake snake” at the Napa store to 
scare customers or hiding in a dark room and jumping out to scare 
Janelle. Scaring people was one of his favorite past times at home and 
at work. Not to mention the time he used a “shock pen” on Lougene Jacobs
 and was promptly beaten with her shoe. Who could also forget the time 
that David snuck in the back of Tom’s pickup and when he got caught, Tom
 made him walk all the way back to work. One of the most memorable times
 that we had as a family was when David gave his niece, Jennie a $10,000
 winning lottery ticket. Every member of the family was laughing and 
crying with joy until we realized that it was a FAKE lotto ticket, and 
while David laughed, we were all crying. Janelle’s nephew, Gunner, asked
 David who he was and David joked that he was Uncle Bob. Gunner took him
 at his word to this day he is Uncle Bob to all the Randel nieces and 
nephews.

David’s
 kindness, humor and grace made us all better for having known him. He 
was a man that all men should aspire to be and his loss will be deeply 
felt now and into the future.

Dave
 was preceded in death by grandparents George and Shirley Crow and 
Eugene Kelley, step-mother Florris Crow. He is survived by his wife 
Janelle Crow of Eads, CO, sons Joshua (Amber) Crow of Bartlesville, OK, 
Brison (Kara) Crow of Grand Junction, CO, and Trevor Randel of Eads, CO,
 his mom Betty Crow of Eads, CO, his father Charles Crow of Eads, CO, 
mother and father in-laws James (Dianna) Randel of Wild Horse, his three
 sisters Kim (Tom) Richards of Eads, CO, Tammy
 Crow of Pueblo, CO, and Charla Ferris (Dave Wall) of Kit Carson, CO, 
step-siblings Donald Oswald, Debra (Glen) Davis of Haswell, CO, Julie 
(Mark) Kelley of Cheyenne Wells, CO, Linda Harper of Hays, KS and 
brother in-laws Shawn (Kilee) Randel of Akron, CO, Jess (Kris) Randel of
 Jennings, KS, and Jason (Dara) Randel of Kit Carson, CO and many aunts,
 uncles, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 31st, at the United Methodist Church in Eads, Colorado. 

Visitation will be held Sunday, January 30th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Eads, Colorado.

Memorial contributions may be made to the David Crow Memorial Fund c/o GNBank, PO Box 847, Eads, CO  81036. 

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 </figure>David Eugene Crow was a
 caring and devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, who 
unexpectedly left this earth on January 25th, 2022, at the age of 55.A
 lifetime resident of Eads CO, he was born to Charles and Betty Crow on 
August 21st, 1966. Throughout high school, Dave was well known for his 
charm, humor, and athleticism, having been a three-sport athlete. After 
graduating from high school, Dave went on to play college baseball at La
 Junta Community College on a scholarship. After college, he returned to
 Eads and married Diane Hagen and born to this union were Joshua David 
Crow and Brison Alen Crow. In 2003, Dave met the true love of his life 
(his pain in the ass) Janelle Randel and after 7 years of dating finally
 asked her to marry him. She gladly accepted and with this union, he 
gained his bonus son, Trevor Randel. Over the years, David worked for 
the county, lumber yard, Eads Auto Supply, Lamar Napa Store, and 
CIG-Kinder Morgan, undoubtedly leaving a legacy of kindness and wit 
behind him everywhere he worked.It
 is obvious to all that knew him that his pride and joy was his family -
 his wife and three sons, his extended family, and his friends. He never
 missed any of the boys’ many sporting events and was always their 
biggest fan. Over the years, the family enjoyed going to Uncle Gary’s 
cabin during spring break and also going on many fishing trips and other
 adventures together. David loved spending time restoring old cars, 
riding motorcycles, hunting, fishing, golf, collecting antiques, and 
pulling pranks. He was also one of the lucky ones to be a part of the 
“5:00 AM coffee drinkers”, where he always found a way to outwit Marty 
Barnett.In
 honoring David’s life and legacy, we would be remiss to not share a few
 stories about the ways that his charisma and wittiness enriched all of 
our lives. Whether he was using a “fake snake” at the Napa store to 
scare customers or hiding in a dark room and jumping out to scare 
Janelle. Scaring people was one of his favorite past times at home and 
at work. Not to mention the time he used a “shock pen” on Lougene Jacobs
 and was promptly beaten with her shoe. Who could also forget the time 
that David snuck in the back of Tom’s pickup and when he got caught, Tom
 made him walk all the way back to work. One of the most memorable times
 that we had as a family was when David gave his niece, Jennie a $10,000
 winning lottery ticket. Every member of the family was laughing and 
crying with joy until we realized that it was a FAKE lotto ticket, and 
while David laughed, we were all crying. Janelle’s nephew, Gunner, asked
 David who he was and David joked that he was Uncle Bob. Gunner took him
 at his word to this day he is Uncle Bob to all the Randel nieces and 
nephews.David’s
 kindness, humor and grace made us all better for having known him. He 
was a man that all men should aspire to be and his loss will be deeply 
felt now and into the future.Dave
 was preceded in death by grandparents George and Shirley Crow and 
Eugene Kelley, step-mother Florris Crow. He is survived by his wife 
Janelle Crow of Eads, CO, sons Joshua (Amber) Crow of Bartlesville, OK, 
Brison (Kara) Crow of Grand Junction, CO, and Trevor Randel of Eads, CO,
 his mom Betty Crow of Eads, CO, his father Charles Crow of Eads, CO, 
mother and father in-laws James (Dianna) Randel of Wild Horse, his three
 sisters Kim (Tom) Richards of Eads, CO, Tammy
 Crow of Pueblo, CO, and Charla Ferris (Dave Wall) of Kit Carson, CO, 
step-siblings Donald Oswald, Debra (Glen) Davis of Haswell, CO, Julie 
(Mark) Kelley of Cheyenne Wells, CO, Linda Harper of Hays, KS and 
brother in-laws Shawn (Kilee) Randel of Akron, CO, Jess (Kris) Randel of
 Jennings, KS, and Jason (Dara) Randel of Kit Carson, CO and many aunts,
 uncles, nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 31st, at the United Methodist Church in Eads, Colorado. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 30th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Eads, Colorado.Memorial contributions may be made to the David Crow Memorial Fund c/o GNBank, PO Box 847, Eads, CO 81036.

David Eugene Crow

Albertine “Tina” Geist-Braun, age 82,&nbsp;died Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

She was born January 4, 1940, in Victoria, Kansas, to Adam J. and Clementina (Rohr) Braun.&nbsp;Tina married William F. Geist Sr.&nbsp;on January 10, 1959, at Victoria. &nbsp;He preceded her in death on November 16, 1980. &nbsp;She then married Pete Braun Jr. on&nbsp;November 27, 2010.&nbsp;

She was office manager and bookkeeper for Schmidtberger Construction&nbsp;for over 25 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;In her early years she was a day care provider in Victoria for a number of years, and was a meat cutter for P &amp; B Packers in Hays. &nbsp;She and her husband owned&nbsp;and&nbsp;operated Bill &amp; Tina’s Standard Service Station in Victoria for ten years, and she&nbsp;was the manager and cook at the Chateau Café for a number of years. &nbsp;Tina, along with her parents and the Braun family maintained and were caretakers of Saint Fidelis Cemetery in Victoria for over 40 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;She grew up in Victoria, and was 1958 graduate of Victoria High School. &nbsp;She was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis,&nbsp;St. Fidelis&nbsp;Christian Mothers,&nbsp;St. Fidelis&nbsp;Daughters of Isabella, and The Sunflower Polka Club. &nbsp;Tina enjoyed cooking, baking, dancing, sewing, gardening, playing cards and trips to the casinos. &nbsp;

Survivors include her husband, Peter Braun Jr., of the home; her children, William ‘Bill” Geist Jr. and wife, Michelle, Victoria, KS;&nbsp;Tom Geist and his&nbsp;wife, Brenda, Victoria; Jane Cline and husband, Craig, Russell; Carol Geist, Hays, KS; her step children, Jeff Braun and wife, Darla, Victoria; Craig Braun and wife, Marcia, Scott City, KS; Chris Braun and wife Shauna, Victoria, KS;&nbsp;Tamara Haberkorn, Littleton, CO; her brother,&nbsp;Alfred “Fritz” Braun and wife, Anita, Victoria, KS; her sisters, Julianna Urban and husband, Paul, Victoria, KS;&nbsp;Charlene Unrein and husband, Frank, Gorham, KS; her sister-in-law, Michell Braun, Hays, KS;&nbsp;her grandchildren, Rachelle Orr (Matt); Eric Cline (Erica); Nathan Geist (Ashley); Casey Geist (Katie); Megan Cline; Tayla Ellis (Brock); her great grandchildren, Kennedy Orr, Kinsley Orr, Ava Cline, and Ellie Cline; her step-grandchildren, Stephanie Harris (Mike); Christina Cline; Dylan Braun; Logan Braun; Morgan Braun; Kendal Braun; Hunter Braun; Madison Griffith (Cooper); Slade Haberkorn, Lauren Haberkorn; her step-great grandchildren, Myranda Harris and Preston Harris.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, her brothers, Alvin Braun and Robert L. Braun; her sister, Rubina Ziegler; and her infant sister, Rose Ann Braun.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Mass&nbsp;of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, January 31, 2022, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas, with&nbsp;celebrant Father Curtis Carlson OFM Cap.

Burial will be in Saint Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A Christian Mothers and Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:30 P.M. Sunday,&nbsp;followed by&nbsp;a Vigil&nbsp;Service at 7:00 P.M. Sunday, all at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:45 P.M. Sunday, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Monday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.

The family suggests memorials made payable to: The Basilica of St. Fidelis in care of the mortuary.

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, KS 67671.&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left by guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Albertine “Tina” Geist-Braun, age 82,&nbsp;died Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.She was born January 4, 1940, in Victoria, Kansas, to Adam J. and Clementina (Rohr) Braun.&nbsp;Tina married William F. Geist Sr.&nbsp;on January 10, 1959, at Victoria. &nbsp;He preceded her in death on November 16, 1980. &nbsp;She then married Pete Braun Jr. on&nbsp;November 27, 2010.&nbsp;She was office manager and bookkeeper for Schmidtberger Construction&nbsp;for over 25 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;In her early years she was a day care provider in Victoria for a number of years, and was a meat cutter for P &amp; B Packers in Hays. &nbsp;She and her husband owned&nbsp;and&nbsp;operated Bill &amp; Tina’s Standard Service Station in Victoria for ten years, and she&nbsp;was the manager and cook at the Chateau Café for a number of years. &nbsp;Tina, along with her parents and the Braun family maintained and were caretakers of Saint Fidelis Cemetery in Victoria for over 40 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;She grew up in Victoria, and was 1958 graduate of Victoria High School. &nbsp;She was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis,&nbsp;St. Fidelis&nbsp;Christian Mothers,&nbsp;St. Fidelis&nbsp;Daughters of Isabella, and The Sunflower Polka Club. &nbsp;Tina enjoyed cooking, baking, dancing, sewing, gardening, playing cards and trips to the casinos. &nbsp;Survivors include her husband, Peter Braun Jr., of the home; her children, William ‘Bill” Geist Jr. and wife, Michelle, Victoria, KS;&nbsp;Tom Geist and his&nbsp;wife, Brenda, Victoria; Jane Cline and husband, Craig, Russell; Carol Geist, Hays, KS; her step children, Jeff Braun and wife, Darla, Victoria; Craig Braun and wife, Marcia, Scott City, KS; Chris Braun and wife Shauna, Victoria, KS;&nbsp;Tamara Haberkorn, Littleton, CO; her brother,&nbsp;Alfred “Fritz” Braun and wife, Anita, Victoria, KS; her sisters, Julianna Urban and husband, Paul, Victoria, KS;&nbsp;Charlene Unrein and husband, Frank, Gorham, KS; her sister-in-law, Michell Braun, Hays, KS;&nbsp;her grandchildren, Rachelle Orr (Matt); Eric Cline (Erica); Nathan Geist (Ashley); Casey Geist (Katie); Megan Cline; Tayla Ellis (Brock); her great grandchildren, Kennedy Orr, Kinsley Orr, Ava Cline, and Ellie Cline; her step-grandchildren, Stephanie Harris (Mike); Christina Cline; Dylan Braun; Logan Braun; Morgan Braun; Kendal Braun; Hunter Braun; Madison Griffith (Cooper); Slade Haberkorn, Lauren Haberkorn; her step-great grandchildren, Myranda Harris and Preston Harris.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, her brothers, Alvin Braun and Robert L. Braun; her sister, Rubina Ziegler; and her infant sister, Rose Ann Braun.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Mass&nbsp;of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, January 31, 2022, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas, with&nbsp;celebrant Father Curtis Carlson OFM Cap.Burial will be in Saint Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;A Christian Mothers and Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:30 P.M. Sunday,&nbsp;followed by&nbsp;a Vigil&nbsp;Service at 7:00 P.M. Sunday, all at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:45 P.M. Sunday, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Monday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.The family suggests memorials made payable to: The Basilica of St. Fidelis in care of the mortuary.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, KS 67671.&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left by guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Albertine 'Tina' Geist-Braun

Walter Edward “Ed’ Schwab, age 60, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. He was born November 22, 1961, in Oberlin, Kansas, to Walter Eugene and Linda (Ayers) Schwab.

Ed grew up on his grandparent’s farm south of Oberlin. Growing up, he loved working on the farm and helping his grandparents Irene and Lowell Ayers. Ed was baptized and confirmed at Lund Covenant Church, and attended Decatur Community High School, graduating with the class of 1980.&nbsp;While in School, he participated in 4-H, winning several state awards and trips for wheat production. During his junior year, he achieved his private pilot’s license, a passion he loved and would continue to use until his passing.

Ed continued his education at Fort Hays State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Agri-Business. While in college, he joined the Gamma Omicron chapter of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. After graduating college, he worked for several local cooperatives, and assisted his parents with their sewing machine repair business.

Ed was employed at RANS Inc. for 28 years, where he was able to combine his passion of airplanes and flying with his career, holding multiple positions throughout the company.&nbsp;He loved helping customers with tech work, flying to air shows, working with the designs, and especially taking his wife and family up for airplane rides when time permitted. When he wasn’t working, Ed loved spending time with his wife whom he met in 2003, their 3 boys, and especially the 3 best grandchildren ever.

On June 4, 2005, Ed married Rachelle Marie Long at Zion Lutheran Church south of WaKeeney, gaining and raising 3 young sons. He was a wonderful husband, father, and Papa. Ed was a very&nbsp;sweet,&nbsp;kind, and caring man, who would help anyone. 7 years ago, his first grandson came, making him a very proud Papa, a feeling that would continue when his second grandson and his granddaughter were born. He was the best Papa ever. Ed was also a great son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was loved by just about everyone that knew him.

Ed was preceded in death by his father, Walter Schwab; grandparents Lowell and Irene Ayers and Emanuel and Bernice Schwab; uncles Bill and Robert Schwab; and Aunt Janeil Jenson.

Ed is survived by his wife Rachelle Schwab, of the family home; sons Bradley, Allen, and Kadon Augustine, all of Glen Elder, Kansas;&nbsp;grandchildren Bramdon, Maverik, and Brayleigh, also of Glen Elder; mother-in-law Janice Fabrizius of Kansas City; father- in-law Cecil (Gloria) Long of Lawton, Oklahoma; and a sister-in-law of Clay Center. Ed is also survived by his mother Linda Schwab of Hays; sisters Shirley (Delvin) Bader of Codell, Kansas, Alice (Clayton) Hunt of Wimauma, Florida, and Kelsey Schwab and fiancé Jessie of Trenton, Nebraska;&nbsp;brother Kevin Schwab of McCook, Nebraska;&nbsp;as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 PM, Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Zion Lutheran&nbsp;Church in Trego Center, Kansas.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church, with Pastor Jon Anderson officiation. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

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 </figure>Walter Edward “Ed’ Schwab, age 60, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. He was born November 22, 1961, in Oberlin, Kansas, to Walter Eugene and Linda (Ayers) Schwab.Ed grew up on his grandparent’s farm south of Oberlin. Growing up, he loved working on the farm and helping his grandparents Irene and Lowell Ayers. Ed was baptized and confirmed at Lund Covenant Church, and attended Decatur Community High School, graduating with the class of 1980.&nbsp;While in School, he participated in 4-H, winning several state awards and trips for wheat production. During his junior year, he achieved his private pilot’s license, a passion he loved and would continue to use until his passing.Ed continued his education at Fort Hays State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Agri-Business. While in college, he joined the Gamma Omicron chapter of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. After graduating college, he worked for several local cooperatives, and assisted his parents with their sewing machine repair business.Ed was employed at RANS Inc. for 28 years, where he was able to combine his passion of airplanes and flying with his career, holding multiple positions throughout the company.&nbsp;He loved helping customers with tech work, flying to air shows, working with the designs, and especially taking his wife and family up for airplane rides when time permitted. When he wasn’t working, Ed loved spending time with his wife whom he met in 2003, their 3 boys, and especially the 3 best grandchildren ever.On June 4, 2005, Ed married Rachelle Marie Long at Zion Lutheran Church south of WaKeeney, gaining and raising 3 young sons. He was a wonderful husband, father, and Papa. Ed was a very&nbsp;sweet,&nbsp;kind, and caring man, who would help anyone. 7 years ago, his first grandson came, making him a very proud Papa, a feeling that would continue when his second grandson and his granddaughter were born. He was the best Papa ever. Ed was also a great son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was loved by just about everyone that knew him.Ed was preceded in death by his father, Walter Schwab; grandparents Lowell and Irene Ayers and Emanuel and Bernice Schwab; uncles Bill and Robert Schwab; and Aunt Janeil Jenson.Ed is survived by his wife Rachelle Schwab, of the family home; sons Bradley, Allen, and Kadon Augustine, all of Glen Elder, Kansas;&nbsp;grandchildren Bramdon, Maverik, and Brayleigh, also of Glen Elder; mother-in-law Janice Fabrizius of Kansas City; father- in-law Cecil (Gloria) Long of Lawton, Oklahoma; and a sister-in-law of Clay Center. Ed is also survived by his mother Linda Schwab of Hays; sisters Shirley (Delvin) Bader of Codell, Kansas, Alice (Clayton) Hunt of Wimauma, Florida, and Kelsey Schwab and fiancé Jessie of Trenton, Nebraska;&nbsp;brother Kevin Schwab of McCook, Nebraska;&nbsp;as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 PM, Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Zion Lutheran&nbsp;Church in Trego Center, Kansas.Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church, with Pastor Jon Anderson officiation. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

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