Lucine Harris, age 95, passed away on Wednesday January 26, 2022, at the 
Smith Center Health &amp; Rehab Center in Smith Center, KS. She was 
born the daughter of August &amp; Emma (Bierman) Carstens on October 30,
 1926, in Agra, KS.
 She is survived by her sister Lorraine Bridges of Frisco, TX; a nephew Sam (Linda) Rice of Rural Athol, KS.

Arrangements are pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.

Lucine Harris, age 95, passed away on Wednesday January 26, 2022, at the 
Smith Center Health &amp; Rehab Center in Smith Center, KS. She was 
born the daughter of August &amp; Emma (Bierman) Carstens on October 30,
 1926, in Agra, KS.
 She is survived by her sister Lorraine Bridges of Frisco, TX; a nephew Sam (Linda) Rice of Rural Athol, KS.Arrangements are pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.

Lucine Harris

Dennis Thomas, 75, died on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Lane County 
Hospital in Dighton. He was born on February 25, 1946, at Dodge City the
 son of Jack P. &amp; Helen A. (Hineman) Thomas. He married Judy 
Kellams on April 23, 1966, at Dighton. 
Dennis graduated with the Class of 1964 from Dighton High School where 
he was involved in all sports. He then attended Kansas State 
University. He entered into the United States Army Reserves and took 
his basic training at Fort Lewis. He served in the reserves for 6 years
 and was discharged as Sergeant First Class. He returned to Dighton 
where he was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of St Theresa Catholic 
Church, American Legion Post # 190 and 4th Degree of Knights Of 
Columbus. His special interests were camping, fishing, playing poker 
and especially attending his Grandchildren’s sporting events. Dennis 
was in charge of the American flags being flown at Dighton Memorial 
Cemetery for veteran’s funerals and Memorial Day. 
He is survived by his Wife- Judy Thomas, 2 Daughters- Susan &amp; Jack 
Chapman and Shannan &amp; Jeff Lingg both of Dighton, 2 Sons- Michael 
&amp; Kate Thomas of Scott City and Steffan &amp; Michelle Thomas of 
Hays and 9 Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his Parents, 
Daughter- Tena Michelle Thomas and Brother- Jerry Thomas. 
Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 AM Monday at St Theresa Catholic Church in
 Dighton with Rev Don Bedore and Rev Bernard Felix as Celebrants. The 
Mass will be facebook live on the Garnand Funeral Home facebook page. 
Burial will be in Dighton Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors by 
United States Army Reserves Honor Guard and American Legion Post # 190 
Honor Guard. Friends may call from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday at 
Boomhower Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested to American Legion Flag
 Fund or St Theresa Catholic Church in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. 
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com Boomhower Funeral Home. 145 North Wichita, 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>Dennis Thomas, 75, died on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Lane County 
Hospital in Dighton. He was born on February 25, 1946, at Dodge City the
 son of Jack P. &amp; Helen A. (Hineman) Thomas. He married Judy 
Kellams on April 23, 1966, at Dighton. 
Dennis graduated with the Class of 1964 from Dighton High School where 
he was involved in all sports. He then attended Kansas State 
University. He entered into the United States Army Reserves and took 
his basic training at Fort Lewis. He served in the reserves for 6 years
 and was discharged as Sergeant First Class. He returned to Dighton 
where he was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of St Theresa Catholic 
Church, American Legion Post # 190 and 4th Degree of Knights Of 
Columbus. His special interests were camping, fishing, playing poker 
and especially attending his Grandchildren’s sporting events. Dennis 
was in charge of the American flags being flown at Dighton Memorial 
Cemetery for veteran’s funerals and Memorial Day. 
He is survived by his Wife- Judy Thomas, 2 Daughters- Susan &amp; Jack 
Chapman and Shannan &amp; Jeff Lingg both of Dighton, 2 Sons- Michael 
&amp; Kate Thomas of Scott City and Steffan &amp; Michelle Thomas of 
Hays and 9 Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his Parents, 
Daughter- Tena Michelle Thomas and Brother- Jerry Thomas. 
Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 AM Monday at St Theresa Catholic Church in
 Dighton with Rev Don Bedore and Rev Bernard Felix as Celebrants. The 
Mass will be facebook live on the Garnand Funeral Home facebook page. 
Burial will be in Dighton Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors by 
United States Army Reserves Honor Guard and American Legion Post # 190 
Honor Guard. Friends may call from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday at 
Boomhower Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to American Legion Flag
 Fund or St Theresa Catholic Church in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. 
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com Boomhower Funeral Home. 145 North Wichita, Box 891. Dighton, Ks. 67839. 620-397-5792&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Dennis Thomas

Sister Mary Ellen Dater, 90, died January 25, 2022, in the Dominican 
Sisters’ convent infirmary, Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born June 5, 1931, in 
Antonino, KS, the daughter of August and Otillia (Kreutzer) Dater.&nbsp; She 
entered the Dominican Sisters Community in 1945 and pronounced vows in 
1948.&nbsp; Sister Mary Ellen celebrated seventy years of religious 
profession in 2018.

Sister Mary Ellen ministered in a variety of different ways.&nbsp; She 
began as an elementary school teacher, teaching for more than forty 
years in several parish schools in Kansas, Colorado, and Oklahoma.&nbsp; She 
then received training as a massage therapist and ministered at 
Heartland Farm doing massage and a wide variety of other things.&nbsp;&nbsp; She 
retired to the motherhouse in Great Bend in November of 2021.

Sister Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents and two 
sisters, Esther and Theresa.&nbsp; She is survived by two brothers:&nbsp; Silver 
(Delores) Dater of Lenexa, KS; Eddie (Pauline) Dater of Oklahoma City, 
OK;&nbsp; two sisters: &nbsp;Roseann (James) Lawrence of Ocean Pines, MD, and 
Leona (William) Powell of Spokane, WA;&nbsp; several nieces and nephews; as 
well as the Dominican Sisters of Peace.&nbsp;

A Wake Servce will be held at 10:30 on Monday, February 7.&nbsp; The Mass 
of Christian Burial will be at 1:30 on that same day.&nbsp; Both will take 
place at the Sisters’ Convent.&nbsp; All attendees are asked to wear a mask.&nbsp;
 Burial will be in the Sisters’ Resurrection Cemetery. 

Memorials in 
honor of Sister Mary Ellen may be sent to Dominican Sisters of Peace, 
2320 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 43219-2098.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent 
and notice viewed at <a href="http://www.bryantfh.net">www.bryantfh.net</a>.&nbsp; Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend 67530.

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 </figure>Sister Mary Ellen Dater, 90, died January 25, 2022, in the Dominican 
Sisters’ convent infirmary, Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born June 5, 1931, in 
Antonino, KS, the daughter of August and Otillia (Kreutzer) Dater.&nbsp; She 
entered the Dominican Sisters Community in 1945 and pronounced vows in 
1948.&nbsp; Sister Mary Ellen celebrated seventy years of religious 
profession in 2018.Sister Mary Ellen ministered in a variety of different ways.&nbsp; She 
began as an elementary school teacher, teaching for more than forty 
years in several parish schools in Kansas, Colorado, and Oklahoma.&nbsp; She 
then received training as a massage therapist and ministered at 
Heartland Farm doing massage and a wide variety of other things.&nbsp;&nbsp; She 
retired to the motherhouse in Great Bend in November of 2021.Sister Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents and two 
sisters, Esther and Theresa.&nbsp; She is survived by two brothers:&nbsp; Silver 
(Delores) Dater of Lenexa, KS; Eddie (Pauline) Dater of Oklahoma City, 
OK;&nbsp; two sisters: &nbsp;Roseann (James) Lawrence of Ocean Pines, MD, and 
Leona (William) Powell of Spokane, WA;&nbsp; several nieces and nephews; as 
well as the Dominican Sisters of Peace.&nbsp;A Wake Servce will be held at 10:30 on Monday, February 7.&nbsp; The Mass 
of Christian Burial will be at 1:30 on that same day.&nbsp; Both will take 
place at the Sisters’ Convent.&nbsp; All attendees are asked to wear a mask.&nbsp;
 Burial will be in the Sisters’ Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials in 
honor of Sister Mary Ellen may be sent to Dominican Sisters of Peace, 
2320 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 43219-2098.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent 
and notice viewed at <a href="http://www.bryantfh.net">www.bryantfh.net</a>.&nbsp; Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend 67530.

Sister Mary Ellen Dater

Ardith Mae Chadwick, age 82, of Goodland, passed away January 25, 2022, at Topside Manor.

Ardith was born November 30, 1939 to Benjamin E. and Mamie A. (Light)
 Barnes at their home in Hale, Colorado.&nbsp;She grew up and went to country
 school in Sherman county&nbsp;and graduated from Goodland High School in 
1957.&nbsp;Ardith began work as a nurse’s aide at Boothroy Memorial Hospital 
and continued her work at Goodland Regional Medical Center for many 
years.&nbsp;She enjoyed reading, doing word search and spending time with her
 family and friends.&nbsp;

She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, James (Delores) 
Barnes, Keith Barnes and Bennie Barnes; and sister, Virginia Pebley.

She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia (Jake) Welsh of Goodland, 
KS; sons, Roger (Jannette) Chadwick of Eldorado Springs, MO and Lonnie 
(Tami) Chadwick of Oakley, KS; sisters, Eloise Johnston of Surprise, AZ 
and Peggy Welsh of Sun City, AZ; 12 grandchildren; 30 
greatgrandchildren; 4 great-greatgrandchildren; and many more family and
 friends.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Information and condolences www.batemanfuneral.com

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 </figure>Ardith Mae Chadwick, age 82, of Goodland, passed away January 25, 2022, at Topside Manor.Ardith was born November 30, 1939 to Benjamin E. and Mamie A. (Light)
 Barnes at their home in Hale, Colorado.&nbsp;She grew up and went to country
 school in Sherman county&nbsp;and graduated from Goodland High School in 
1957.&nbsp;Ardith began work as a nurse’s aide at Boothroy Memorial Hospital 
and continued her work at Goodland Regional Medical Center for many 
years.&nbsp;She enjoyed reading, doing word search and spending time with her
 family and friends.&nbsp;She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, James (Delores) 
Barnes, Keith Barnes and Bennie Barnes; and sister, Virginia Pebley.She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia (Jake) Welsh of Goodland, 
KS; sons, Roger (Jannette) Chadwick of Eldorado Springs, MO and Lonnie 
(Tami) Chadwick of Oakley, KS; sisters, Eloise Johnston of Surprise, AZ 
and Peggy Welsh of Sun City, AZ; 12 grandchildren; 30 
greatgrandchildren; 4 great-greatgrandchildren; and many more family and
 friends.&nbsp; &nbsp;Information and condolences www.batemanfuneral.com

Ardith Mae Chadwick

&nbsp;James H. Strine, age 70 of Hays, Kansas&nbsp;died Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

He was born June 1, 1951, in Horton, Kansas to Earl and Wilda (Hawk) Strine. &nbsp;

He was a Kansas State District Forester for 35 years and retired in 2013. &nbsp;He was a 1969 graduate of Atchison High School. &nbsp;He received a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Missouri, and a Master’s Degree at the Oklahoma State University both in &nbsp;Forest Management. &nbsp;He served in the Kansas National Guard, was active member of the&nbsp;World Wildlife Foundation, and the National Audubon Society. &nbsp;James loved the outdoor and all wildlife,&nbsp;He&nbsp;will be remembered for his generosity and his sense of humor, but most of all a loving father,&nbsp;brother, and uncle.

Survivors include his son, Joshua Strine, Hays, KS. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; his two brothers, Wayne Strine and Clyde Strine.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date and a private family inurnment will be held. &nbsp;

Memorials are&nbsp;suggested&nbsp;to The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks memo: Wildtrust, &nbsp;in&nbsp;care of&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

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

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 </figure>&nbsp;James H. Strine, age 70 of Hays, Kansas&nbsp;died Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.He was born June 1, 1951, in Horton, Kansas to Earl and Wilda (Hawk) Strine. &nbsp;He was a Kansas State District Forester for 35 years and retired in 2013. &nbsp;He was a 1969 graduate of Atchison High School. &nbsp;He received a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Missouri, and a Master’s Degree at the Oklahoma State University both in &nbsp;Forest Management. &nbsp;He served in the Kansas National Guard, was active member of the&nbsp;World Wildlife Foundation, and the National Audubon Society. &nbsp;James loved the outdoor and all wildlife,&nbsp;He&nbsp;will be remembered for his generosity and his sense of humor, but most of all a loving father,&nbsp;brother, and uncle.Survivors include his son, Joshua Strine, Hays, KS. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; his two brothers, Wayne Strine and Clyde Strine.A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date and a private family inurnment will be held. &nbsp;Memorials are&nbsp;suggested&nbsp;to The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks memo: Wildtrust, &nbsp;in&nbsp;care of&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

James H. Strine

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;&nbsp;&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&nbsp;with&nbsp;celebrant,&nbsp;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;&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;&nbsp;&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&nbsp;with&nbsp;celebrant,&nbsp;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;&nbsp;

Albertine 'Tina' Geist-Braun

Gwen Ranae Richeson, age 41, passed away December 30, 2021, at her home in WaKeeney, Kansas.

Gwen was born in Plentywood, Montana, on August 12, 1977, to John 
Martin and Madonna Larae Richeson. She lived in Outlook, Montana through
 her freshman year, attending Outlook High School, where she was a 
member of the Honor Society. She was also involved in 4H, basketball, 
cheerleading, and even gave time to the Veterans of the American Legion 
by fundraising and spaghetti dinners to raise money for their projects. 
She always said that was where her love of cooking began.

The family moved to Hays, Kansas in 1991, and Gwen attended Hays High
 School where she was a member of the choir for 2 years. She was also 
part of a group of the Spanish class that went to Europe, visiting 
Paris, London, and Madrid, the trip of her lifetime. After graduating in
 1995, Gwen began attending Fort Hays State University, but stopped and 
went to work for Sykes in Hays, where she greatly enjoyed the computer 
work.

Gwen moved to Topeka to work in tech support, and later went to work 
for McDonald’s, eventually moving to WaKeeney in July of 2012 to be 
closer to family and continuing to work for McDonald’s before jumping 
into the Tigerlily Diner with her family in April of 2014. 
Unfortunately, Gwen had to close the diner in 2016 when she went back to
 McDonald’s. She loved visiting with the customers in her spare time, 
and if she was up to it, she would help the VFW Auxiliary with events 
and the bierocks.

Gwen is survived by her parents, John and Madonna Richeson and 
brother Jason Richeson, all of WaKeeney. She had a very large family 
including 12 aunts, 11 uncles, and 31 cousins.

Gwen was preceded in death by her grandparents Robert and Margaret 
Richeson, and Theodore and Peggy Wirtz; uncles Joe Richeson and Bill 
Dibble; aunt Marie Evenson; and 3 cousins, Dallas Wirtz, David Evenson, 
and Lori Evenson.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at the VFW Hall in WaKeeney, Kansas.

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

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 </figure>Gwen Ranae Richeson, age 41, passed away December 30, 2021, at her home in WaKeeney, Kansas.Gwen was born in Plentywood, Montana, on August 12, 1977, to John 
Martin and Madonna Larae Richeson. She lived in Outlook, Montana through
 her freshman year, attending Outlook High School, where she was a 
member of the Honor Society. She was also involved in 4H, basketball, 
cheerleading, and even gave time to the Veterans of the American Legion 
by fundraising and spaghetti dinners to raise money for their projects. 
She always said that was where her love of cooking began.The family moved to Hays, Kansas in 1991, and Gwen attended Hays High
 School where she was a member of the choir for 2 years. She was also 
part of a group of the Spanish class that went to Europe, visiting 
Paris, London, and Madrid, the trip of her lifetime. After graduating in
 1995, Gwen began attending Fort Hays State University, but stopped and 
went to work for Sykes in Hays, where she greatly enjoyed the computer 
work.Gwen moved to Topeka to work in tech support, and later went to work 
for McDonald’s, eventually moving to WaKeeney in July of 2012 to be 
closer to family and continuing to work for McDonald’s before jumping 
into the Tigerlily Diner with her family in April of 2014. 
Unfortunately, Gwen had to close the diner in 2016 when she went back to
 McDonald’s. She loved visiting with the customers in her spare time, 
and if she was up to it, she would help the VFW Auxiliary with events 
and the bierocks.Gwen is survived by her parents, John and Madonna Richeson and 
brother Jason Richeson, all of WaKeeney. She had a very large family 
including 12 aunts, 11 uncles, and 31 cousins.Gwen was preceded in death by her grandparents Robert and Margaret 
Richeson, and Theodore and Peggy Wirtz; uncles Joe Richeson and Bill 
Dibble; aunt Marie Evenson; and 3 cousins, Dallas Wirtz, David Evenson, 
and Lori Evenson.A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at the VFW Hall in WaKeeney, Kansas.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

Gwen Ranae Richeson

Barbara Marie (Harvey) Hirsch, 85, passed away January 21, 2022 at 
Vintage Park in Hiawatha, Kansas. She was born to William and Ora 
(Burch) Harvey February 24, 1936, in Hiawatha, Kansas. She was the 3rd
 child of 5. She grew up in Hiawatha, and attended Hiawatha Schools. Her
 first job was at the theaters, where she met the love of her life 
Robert (Bob) Hirsch. They were married December 6, 1953. To this union 
was born 6 children.

Barbara worked at several different jobs in her life. Her early years
 she worked at the drive in theater and indoor theater in Hiawatha. She 
worked as a school cook in Powhattan, Kansas for several years, she also
 worked at Dixie Cream donut shop in Hiawatha, Kansas. Her most 
important job was as wife and mother.

Barbara was a member of The United Methodist Church in Powhattan, 
Kansas, The United Methodist Women, and Wenger Legion Post Auxiliary 
373. She also was a member of The Elks Ladies and Eastern Star.

She was an avid Nascar fan, loved to play Bingo, went on “Our Gang” 
road trips. In her younger years she sewed clothing for all her 
children. She also loved to knit sweaters for her family. She helped to 
weave mats for the homeless.

Barbara is survived by her Daughter in Law Susan Hirsch Netawaka, 
Peggy (Rick) Hutchison Wakarusa KS, Fred (Joan) Abilene KS, Terry (Jean)
 Hiawatha KS, and Ron, Sabetha KS.&nbsp; Grandchildren Jenna (Art) Merriman 
Shawnee KS, Jessica (Philip) Jeffery Tonganoxie KS, Danielle Hutchison 
Overland Park KS, Bryan (Kelsee) Hirsch, Horton KS, Michelle (Doug) 
Niehues, Holton KS, Brent (Abbey) Hays KS,&nbsp; Michael Hirsch, Hiawatha KS,
 Steven Hirsch Sabetha KS, Ashley (Paul) Janzen Hesston KS, April 
Braxdale, Sabetha KS,&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Grandchildren, Zoe and Xander Merriman, 
Aria and Ella Jeffery, Soyer and Shelbii Coan, Rachel and Charlotte 
Hirsch, Henry Niehues, Lucy Hirsch, Ellie Janzen, Alyssa Braxdale&nbsp; And&nbsp; 2
 more expecting great grandchildren, and numerous nieces &amp; nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert (Bob) 
Hirsch, brothers Duane, Carter, Fred and David Harvey, Sons, Robert 
(Bobby) and Walter Bryan Hirsch.

Funeral Services were January 24 at 
the United Methodist Church in Powhattan, KS with interment to follow at
 the Powhattan Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested in her name and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home 124 S. 7th St.&nbsp; Hiawatha, KS&nbsp; 66434.

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 </figure>Barbara Marie (Harvey) Hirsch, 85, passed away January 21, 2022 at 
Vintage Park in Hiawatha, Kansas. She was born to William and Ora 
(Burch) Harvey February 24, 1936, in Hiawatha, Kansas. She was the 3rd
 child of 5. She grew up in Hiawatha, and attended Hiawatha Schools. Her
 first job was at the theaters, where she met the love of her life 
Robert (Bob) Hirsch. They were married December 6, 1953. To this union 
was born 6 children.Barbara worked at several different jobs in her life. Her early years
 she worked at the drive in theater and indoor theater in Hiawatha. She 
worked as a school cook in Powhattan, Kansas for several years, she also
 worked at Dixie Cream donut shop in Hiawatha, Kansas. Her most 
important job was as wife and mother.Barbara was a member of The United Methodist Church in Powhattan, 
Kansas, The United Methodist Women, and Wenger Legion Post Auxiliary 
373. She also was a member of The Elks Ladies and Eastern Star.She was an avid Nascar fan, loved to play Bingo, went on “Our Gang” 
road trips. In her younger years she sewed clothing for all her 
children. She also loved to knit sweaters for her family. She helped to 
weave mats for the homeless.Barbara is survived by her Daughter in Law Susan Hirsch Netawaka, 
Peggy (Rick) Hutchison Wakarusa KS, Fred (Joan) Abilene KS, Terry (Jean)
 Hiawatha KS, and Ron, Sabetha KS.&nbsp; Grandchildren Jenna (Art) Merriman 
Shawnee KS, Jessica (Philip) Jeffery Tonganoxie KS, Danielle Hutchison 
Overland Park KS, Bryan (Kelsee) Hirsch, Horton KS, Michelle (Doug) 
Niehues, Holton KS, Brent (Abbey) Hays KS,&nbsp; Michael Hirsch, Hiawatha KS,
 Steven Hirsch Sabetha KS, Ashley (Paul) Janzen Hesston KS, April 
Braxdale, Sabetha KS,&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Grandchildren, Zoe and Xander Merriman, 
Aria and Ella Jeffery, Soyer and Shelbii Coan, Rachel and Charlotte 
Hirsch, Henry Niehues, Lucy Hirsch, Ellie Janzen, Alyssa Braxdale&nbsp; And&nbsp; 2
 more expecting great grandchildren, and numerous nieces &amp; nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert (Bob) 
Hirsch, brothers Duane, Carter, Fred and David Harvey, Sons, Robert 
(Bobby) and Walter Bryan Hirsch.Funeral Services were January 24 at 
the United Methodist Church in Powhattan, KS with interment to follow at
 the Powhattan Cemetery.Memorials are suggested in her name and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home 124 S. 7th St.&nbsp; Hiawatha, KS&nbsp; 66434.

Barbara Marie (Harvey) Hirsch

Robert “Bob” J. Dellinger, 74, died Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Western Plains Medical Complex, Dodge City.

He was born October 31, 1947, at Plainview, Minnesota, the son of 
Clarence “Otis” and Lorraine (Graff) Dellinger.&nbsp; He was a longtime Dodge
 City resident and a 1965 graduate of Dodge City High School.&nbsp; He 
received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Ft. Hays State 
University.&nbsp; On August 2, 1969, he married Connie Rooney at Sacred Heart 
Cathedral in Dodge City.

He worked for Landmark National Bank in Dodge City for 40 years, 
starting as a Loan Officer and retired as an Assistant Vice President.&nbsp; 
He was a member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe and a 3rd
 Degree member of Knights of Columbus Council 2955 both in Dodge City.&nbsp; 
He enjoyed fishing, camping, and traveling to Texas as well as working 
on anything mechanical.&nbsp; He also enjoyed playing cards with family and 
friends and having shed parties.&nbsp; Bob and Connie had a love of music and
 attended many Bluegrass festivals together.&nbsp;

Survivors include:&nbsp; his wife of 52 years, Connie; 2 daughters, Amy 
Woydziak and husband Matt, Hays, and Wendy Dellinger, Dodge City; 2 
grandchildren, Wade Woydziak and wife Emily Sue, Hays, and Emily Anne 
Woydziak, Overland Park, Kansas; a great granddaughter, Addison 
Woydziak; 2 brothers, Hal David Dellinger and wife Ramona, Wichita, and 
William “Bill” Dellinger, Salina; and 2 sisters, Dinah Goolsby, Wichita,&nbsp; and Mary Gall and husband Brad, Rye, Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Donna Trent and a brother, Dickie Dellinger.

Rosary will be at 10:00 am Monday, January 31, 2022, at the Cathedral 
of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge City.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am 
Monday at the church with Fr. Rudin Din presiding.&nbsp; Burial will follow 
in Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City.&nbsp; Visitation will be Sunday from 
1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.&nbsp; The casket 
will remain closed.

The family suggests memorials to the Sacred Heart School Endowment in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Robert “Bob” J. Dellinger, 74, died Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Western Plains Medical Complex, Dodge City.He was born October 31, 1947, at Plainview, Minnesota, the son of 
Clarence “Otis” and Lorraine (Graff) Dellinger.&nbsp; He was a longtime Dodge
 City resident and a 1965 graduate of Dodge City High School.&nbsp; He 
received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Ft. Hays State 
University.&nbsp; On August 2, 1969, he married Connie Rooney at Sacred Heart 
Cathedral in Dodge City.He worked for Landmark National Bank in Dodge City for 40 years, 
starting as a Loan Officer and retired as an Assistant Vice President.&nbsp; 
He was a member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe and a 3rd
 Degree member of Knights of Columbus Council 2955 both in Dodge City.&nbsp; 
He enjoyed fishing, camping, and traveling to Texas as well as working 
on anything mechanical.&nbsp; He also enjoyed playing cards with family and 
friends and having shed parties.&nbsp; Bob and Connie had a love of music and
 attended many Bluegrass festivals together.&nbsp;Survivors include:&nbsp; his wife of 52 years, Connie; 2 daughters, Amy 
Woydziak and husband Matt, Hays, and Wendy Dellinger, Dodge City; 2 
grandchildren, Wade Woydziak and wife Emily Sue, Hays, and Emily Anne 
Woydziak, Overland Park, Kansas; a great granddaughter, Addison 
Woydziak; 2 brothers, Hal David Dellinger and wife Ramona, Wichita, and 
William “Bill” Dellinger, Salina; and 2 sisters, Dinah Goolsby, Wichita,&nbsp; and Mary Gall and husband Brad, Rye, Colorado.He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Donna Trent and a brother, Dickie Dellinger.Rosary will be at 10:00 am Monday, January 31, 2022, at the Cathedral 
of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge City.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am 
Monday at the church with Fr. Rudin Din presiding.&nbsp; Burial will follow 
in Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City.&nbsp; Visitation will be Sunday from 
1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.&nbsp; The casket 
will remain closed.The family suggests memorials to the Sacred Heart School Endowment in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp;

Robert 'Bob' J. Dellinger

Ronald Keith Wagoner, 78, passed away January 23, 2022, at Banner 
Baywood Medical Center, Mesa, Arizona. He was born November 27, 1943, 
in Quinter, Kansas, to Sylvester &amp; Genevieve (Linneberger) Wagoner. 
He married Bernita Zerr November 27, 1965, in Park, Kansas.

Ronald served in the Army National Guard from 1963 to 1972. He was a 
member of the American Legion Post #180 and Knights of Columbus Council 
#892 both of Great Bend. Ronald worked for the Kansas Department of 
Transportation as an Engineering Aide from August 1953 to June 1978. He 
then started working for Venture Corporation in 1978 and retired as 
Executive Vice President and Estimator in 2009. He served on the Board 
of Directors of the Kansas Asphalt Pavement Association from 2003 to 
2008. After retiring, he and Bernita traveled and spent the winters in 
Mesa, Arizona. They enjoyed camping with the Good Sam Club and other 
family and friends.

Survivors include, his wife, Bernita Wagoner of the home; a son, 
Rodney Wagoner and wife Alicia of Kansas City, Missouri; a daughter, 
Karen Seems and husband Kevin of Great Bend, Kansas; three brothers, 
Larry Wagoner and wife Sherry of Salina, Kansas, Art Wagoner and wife 
Terry of Lincoln, Kansas, and Kenny Wagoner and wife Karen of McPherson,
 Kansas; a sister, Sharon Gagnon of Grainfield, Kansas; and nine 
grandchildren, Chris Seems, Tyler Seems, Megan Wagner, Morgan Wagner, 
Riley Wagner, Brianna Wagoner, Nicole Wagoner, Ryan Wagoner and Brooke 
Wagoner. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Tamera 
Wagner; two brothers, Robert Wagoner and Norman Wagoner; and a brother 
in law, Marty Gagnon.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 31, 
2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service and Knights of Columbus
 rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:30 p.m.,
 Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great 
Bend, Kansas. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North. 

In 
lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated to American Cancer 
Society or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Ronald Keith Wagoner, 78, passed away January 23, 2022, at Banner 
Baywood Medical Center, Mesa, Arizona. He was born November 27, 1943, 
in Quinter, Kansas, to Sylvester &amp; Genevieve (Linneberger) Wagoner. 
He married Bernita Zerr November 27, 1965, in Park, Kansas.Ronald served in the Army National Guard from 1963 to 1972. He was a 
member of the American Legion Post #180 and Knights of Columbus Council 
#892 both of Great Bend. Ronald worked for the Kansas Department of 
Transportation as an Engineering Aide from August 1953 to June 1978. He 
then started working for Venture Corporation in 1978 and retired as 
Executive Vice President and Estimator in 2009. He served on the Board 
of Directors of the Kansas Asphalt Pavement Association from 2003 to 
2008. After retiring, he and Bernita traveled and spent the winters in 
Mesa, Arizona. They enjoyed camping with the Good Sam Club and other 
family and friends.Survivors include, his wife, Bernita Wagoner of the home; a son, 
Rodney Wagoner and wife Alicia of Kansas City, Missouri; a daughter, 
Karen Seems and husband Kevin of Great Bend, Kansas; three brothers, 
Larry Wagoner and wife Sherry of Salina, Kansas, Art Wagoner and wife 
Terry of Lincoln, Kansas, and Kenny Wagoner and wife Karen of McPherson,
 Kansas; a sister, Sharon Gagnon of Grainfield, Kansas; and nine 
grandchildren, Chris Seems, Tyler Seems, Megan Wagner, Morgan Wagner, 
Riley Wagner, Brianna Wagoner, Nicole Wagoner, Ryan Wagoner and Brooke 
Wagoner. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Tamera 
Wagner; two brothers, Robert Wagoner and Norman Wagoner; and a brother 
in law, Marty Gagnon.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 31, 
2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service and Knights of Columbus
 rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:30 p.m.,
 Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great 
Bend, Kansas. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North. In 
lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated to American Cancer 
Society or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Ronald Keith Wagoner

Gary Allen Bowers, 66, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Russell Regional Hospital.

Gary was born November 22, 1955, in Calais, Maine.&nbsp; He was one of 
seven children born to Charles and Norma (Farthing) Bowers. He grew up
 in Maine.&nbsp;

Gary served his country in the U.S. Marines for eight years.&nbsp;

Gary and Adamae April Skinner have been together for 32 years.&nbsp; This 
union was blessed with two daughters, Angela and Dita.&nbsp; They lived in 
Kimball, Nebraska; Campo, Colorado; Cheyenne, Wyoming; and in 2003 he 
moved to Russell.&nbsp; During his life he was a computer repairman, made 
components for IGA, was a plumber and electrician.&nbsp; In Cheyenne, he 
donated his time teaching and helping children in need.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
gaming on his computer, building computers, and movie marathons.

Gary’s surviving family include his companion, April of the home; 
daughters Angela Skinner and Dita Bowers of the home; brothers, Kenny 
Bowers of Alexander, Maine and Ron Bowers of Rhode Island; sister, 
Barbara .

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Charles Bowers and James Hulholland and a sister, Alberta Kraft.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 28, 2022,&nbsp; at Trinity United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Military Rites will be conducted 
by the Russell V.F.W. Post # 6240.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place.

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 </figure>Gary Allen Bowers, 66, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Russell Regional Hospital.Gary was born November 22, 1955, in Calais, Maine.&nbsp; He was one of 
seven children born to Charles and Norma (Farthing) Bowers. He grew up
 in Maine.&nbsp;Gary served his country in the U.S. Marines for eight years.&nbsp;Gary and Adamae April Skinner have been together for 32 years.&nbsp; This 
union was blessed with two daughters, Angela and Dita.&nbsp; They lived in 
Kimball, Nebraska; Campo, Colorado; Cheyenne, Wyoming; and in 2003 he 
moved to Russell.&nbsp; During his life he was a computer repairman, made 
components for IGA, was a plumber and electrician.&nbsp; In Cheyenne, he 
donated his time teaching and helping children in need.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
gaming on his computer, building computers, and movie marathons.Gary’s surviving family include his companion, April of the home; 
daughters Angela Skinner and Dita Bowers of the home; brothers, Kenny 
Bowers of Alexander, Maine and Ron Bowers of Rhode Island; sister, 
Barbara .Gary was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Charles Bowers and James Hulholland and a sister, Alberta Kraft.A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 28, 2022,&nbsp; at Trinity United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Military Rites will be conducted 
by the Russell V.F.W. Post # 6240.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place.

Gary Allen Bowers

Marilyn Jean Malleck, age 79, of Ness City, Kan., formerly&nbsp;of Indianola, Neb., passed away at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kan., on January 24th, 2022.

Marilyn was born in McCook, Neb., on June 22, 1942, to Thomas Patrick and Elizabeth Catherine (‘Lilian’ Colling) McConville. She attended school in Indianola, graduating from Indianola High School in 1960. On Aug. 13, 1960, Marilyn married Dennis ‘Pete’ Malleck. She was a charter member of the Russell Cross-Trailers Square Dance Club, an active member of the Petticoat Poppers Square Dance Club of Hays, Kan., and was a devout member of the Sacred Heart Parish of Ness City, where she attended daily mass. She was an avid Bridge player, and played in groups in both Hays and Ness City.&nbsp;

Marilyn enjoyed her family, especially her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She had a great passion for the unborn and attended the March for Life at least 30 times. She was a longtime board member for Right to Life of Kansas. Marilyn was very involved on the state and local level for the unborn.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by husband Pete, her parents, brothers LaMoine and Dick McConville and sisters Catherine Remington and Eileen Wane.&nbsp; Marilyn is survived by daughter, Vanessa and husband, Terry Rinehart of Burlington, Colo.; four sons, Kevin of Topeka, Kan., Tom and wife, Lynn of Basehor, Kan., Paul and wife, Kelly of Pace, Florida and Matt and wife, Megan of Basehor, Kan.; grandchildren, Josh Rinehart (Clarissa); Nick Rinehart (Samantha), Ben Rinehart (Krista), Andrew Malleck (Casey), Adam Malleck (Marah), Michael Malleck (Amber), Tony Malleck (Marissa), Josh Koerner (Mallory), Emma Malleck, Erica Malleck, Madison Malleck and Mason Malleck. 18 great-grandchildren; brother Robert and wife, Kathy McConville of Indianola; and sister, Cecelia Saladen of Santa Fe, N.M. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, January 29th&nbsp;at 10:30 AM, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Indianola. Visitation will be at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook on Friday, January 28th&nbsp;from 10a.m. until after Rosary, with the family greeting guests from 5 to 7 p.m. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. on Friday at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in St. Catherine’s Catholic Cemetery in Indianola. Friends may leave online condolences at&nbsp;<a href="http://herrmannfh.com/">herrmannfh.com</a>.

Memorials may be left in Marilyn’s name to St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Indianola, Sacred Heart Catholic Church and school in Ness City, or EWTN TV Network. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Marilyn Jean Malleck, age 79, of Ness City, Kan., formerly&nbsp;of Indianola, Neb., passed away at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kan., on January 24th, 2022.Marilyn was born in McCook, Neb., on June 22, 1942, to Thomas Patrick and Elizabeth Catherine (‘Lilian’ Colling) McConville. She attended school in Indianola, graduating from Indianola High School in 1960. On Aug. 13, 1960, Marilyn married Dennis ‘Pete’ Malleck. She was a charter member of the Russell Cross-Trailers Square Dance Club, an active member of the Petticoat Poppers Square Dance Club of Hays, Kan., and was a devout member of the Sacred Heart Parish of Ness City, where she attended daily mass. She was an avid Bridge player, and played in groups in both Hays and Ness City.&nbsp;Marilyn enjoyed her family, especially her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She had a great passion for the unborn and attended the March for Life at least 30 times. She was a longtime board member for Right to Life of Kansas. Marilyn was very involved on the state and local level for the unborn.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by husband Pete, her parents, brothers LaMoine and Dick McConville and sisters Catherine Remington and Eileen Wane.&nbsp; Marilyn is survived by daughter, Vanessa and husband, Terry Rinehart of Burlington, Colo.; four sons, Kevin of Topeka, Kan., Tom and wife, Lynn of Basehor, Kan., Paul and wife, Kelly of Pace, Florida and Matt and wife, Megan of Basehor, Kan.; grandchildren, Josh Rinehart (Clarissa); Nick Rinehart (Samantha), Ben Rinehart (Krista), Andrew Malleck (Casey), Adam Malleck (Marah), Michael Malleck (Amber), Tony Malleck (Marissa), Josh Koerner (Mallory), Emma Malleck, Erica Malleck, Madison Malleck and Mason Malleck. 18 great-grandchildren; brother Robert and wife, Kathy McConville of Indianola; and sister, Cecelia Saladen of Santa Fe, N.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, January 29th&nbsp;at 10:30 AM, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Indianola. Visitation will be at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook on Friday, January 28th&nbsp;from 10a.m. until after Rosary, with the family greeting guests from 5 to 7 p.m. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. on Friday at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in St. Catherine’s Catholic Cemetery in Indianola. Friends may leave online condolences at&nbsp;<a href="http://herrmannfh.com/">herrmannfh.com</a>. Memorials may be left in Marilyn’s name to St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Indianola, Sacred Heart Catholic Church and school in Ness City, or EWTN TV Network. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

Marilyn Jean Malleck

Melba Irene Witthuhn, age 94, died on January 25, 2022, at Cedar 
Village Long Term Care, Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on May 15, 1927,&nbsp; on the family farm, east of Bazine, Kansas, the daughter of Harley and 
Mamie (Ryersee) Price.&nbsp;

Melba attended Red Star Country School through 3rd grade, Bazine Grade School and graduated from Bazine High School in 1945.&nbsp; She attended Fort Hays State College 1945-1946.&nbsp;

Melba married Verlyn F. Witthuhn on June 3, 1947, at St. Luke’s 
Lutheran Church, Bazine.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on April 2, 2020,&nbsp; after 72 years of marriage.&nbsp;

Melba was a member of the St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Ladies Aid and 
Choir, SAI Music Fraternity, Ness County Home Extension, and the 
American Legion Auxiliary.&nbsp; Melba was a soloist for weddings, 
graduations and Memorial Day services.

Melba was a farmer’s wife, homemaker, mom, grandma and great grandma.
 She lived her life always thinking and taking care of others first.&nbsp; 
She brought happiness to others with her smile and positive attitude.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;Melba enjoyed spending time with family, square dancing, tending her 
peony and rose garden, camping and traveling with Verlyn.

Melba is survived by her three children and spouses, Verlene (Gayle) 
Miller, Bentonville, Arkansas; Arlen (Michele) Witthuhn, Bazine; and 
Sharlitta (John) Johnson, Topeka; four grandchildren, Kimberly Rossman, 
Tulsa, Oklahoma; Jason (Jenny) Miller, Bentonville; Brianne Johnson, 
Topeka and McKenzie Johnson, Kansas City; four great granddaughters, 
Harley and Brinna Rossman, and Jules and Jess Miller.

Funeral service will be on Monday, January 31, 2022, 11:00 A.M., at 
the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial in the Bazine 
Cemetery, Bazine, Kansas. Visitation will be one hour before service 
time. The family kindly requests those in attendance to please wear a 
mask.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Cedar Village, Bazine Cemetery Fund, or Bazine Fire Department.

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 </figure>Melba Irene Witthuhn, age 94, died on January 25, 2022, at Cedar 
Village Long Term Care, Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on May 15, 1927,&nbsp; on the family farm, east of Bazine, Kansas, the daughter of Harley and 
Mamie (Ryersee) Price.&nbsp;Melba attended Red Star Country School through 3rd grade, Bazine Grade School and graduated from Bazine High School in 1945.&nbsp; She attended Fort Hays State College 1945-1946.&nbsp;Melba married Verlyn F. Witthuhn on June 3, 1947, at St. Luke’s 
Lutheran Church, Bazine.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on April 2, 2020,&nbsp; after 72 years of marriage.&nbsp;Melba was a member of the St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Ladies Aid and 
Choir, SAI Music Fraternity, Ness County Home Extension, and the 
American Legion Auxiliary.&nbsp; Melba was a soloist for weddings, 
graduations and Memorial Day services.Melba was a farmer’s wife, homemaker, mom, grandma and great grandma.
 She lived her life always thinking and taking care of others first.&nbsp; 
She brought happiness to others with her smile and positive attitude.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;Melba enjoyed spending time with family, square dancing, tending her 
peony and rose garden, camping and traveling with Verlyn.Melba is survived by her three children and spouses, Verlene (Gayle) 
Miller, Bentonville, Arkansas; Arlen (Michele) Witthuhn, Bazine; and 
Sharlitta (John) Johnson, Topeka; four grandchildren, Kimberly Rossman, 
Tulsa, Oklahoma; Jason (Jenny) Miller, Bentonville; Brianne Johnson, 
Topeka and McKenzie Johnson, Kansas City; four great granddaughters, 
Harley and Brinna Rossman, and Jules and Jess Miller.Funeral service will be on Monday, January 31, 2022, 11:00 A.M., at 
the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial in the Bazine 
Cemetery, Bazine, Kansas. Visitation will be one hour before service 
time. The family kindly requests those in attendance to please wear a 
mask.Memorial contributions may be given to the Cedar Village, Bazine Cemetery Fund, or Bazine Fire Department.

Melba Irene Witthuhn

Mark Alan Green was born March 20, 1990, to Marvin Green and Debra 
(Pitner) Urban and passed from this earth on January 23, 2022. 
Mark enjoyed the world of agriculture and pursued this by following a 
career as a farmer and rancher south of Atwood on the family farm. 
However, perhaps his greatest joy came from his nephews and niece whom 
he loved to tease, play, and spend time with. He was a terrific uncle. 
While he was quiet by nature, Mark was quick with a joke and always had a
 story to tell. Once you started him talking, he would devote hours to a
 good conversation. Along with uncle, he also proudly carried the titles
 of son, brother, cousin, nephew and friend. 
Mark Alan Green is still loved on earth by his mother Debra (Scott) 
Urban; father Marvin (Kathy) Green: sisters, Sarah Maaske, Amy Kastens 
and Jade Green (Damian Kocher); brother Cody (Kelsey) Green; nephews, 
Aiden and August Maaske, Holt Green and Finn Kocher; niece Baize Kastens
 and a niece expected in February to Cody and Kelsey; as well as many 
aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. We will continue to love and miss 
him. 
“God looked down on his planned paradise and said, “I need a caretaker” So God made a farmer.” 
Memorials may be made to the Mark Green Memorial Fund and sent in care 
of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Mark Alan Green was born March 20, 1990, to Marvin Green and Debra 
(Pitner) Urban and passed from this earth on January 23, 2022. 
Mark enjoyed the world of agriculture and pursued this by following a 
career as a farmer and rancher south of Atwood on the family farm. 
However, perhaps his greatest joy came from his nephews and niece whom 
he loved to tease, play, and spend time with. He was a terrific uncle. 
While he was quiet by nature, Mark was quick with a joke and always had a
 story to tell. Once you started him talking, he would devote hours to a
 good conversation. Along with uncle, he also proudly carried the titles
 of son, brother, cousin, nephew and friend. 
Mark Alan Green is still loved on earth by his mother Debra (Scott) 
Urban; father Marvin (Kathy) Green: sisters, Sarah Maaske, Amy Kastens 
and Jade Green (Damian Kocher); brother Cody (Kelsey) Green; nephews, 
Aiden and August Maaske, Holt Green and Finn Kocher; niece Baize Kastens
 and a niece expected in February to Cody and Kelsey; as well as many 
aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. We will continue to love and miss 
him. 
“God looked down on his planned paradise and said, “I need a caretaker” So God made a farmer.” 
Memorials may be made to the Mark Green Memorial Fund and sent in care 
of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Mark Alan Green

Glen Ray Strevey, 85, passed away at home on January 23, 2022. He was 
born on September 24th, 1936, in Decatur County to Guy and Leta 
(McConnell) Strevey. 
 Glen grew up on the family farm south of Norcatur. He worked 
summers on the farm and on custom cutting harvesting crews traveling 
across the United States. Glen was active in sports and graduated from 
Norcatur High School in 1954. He married his high school sweetheart and 
lifelong best friend, Carolyn Johnson on February 3, 1956, in Boulder, 
Colorado.&nbsp;

Glen attended the University of Kansas, School of Engineering,
 graduating in 1960. He landed his first engineering job with Honeywell 
in Minneapolis, MN then took a new job in Huntsville, AL supporting the 
nations race to the moon, working with early pioneers in rocket space 
technology. In 1964 the family settled in Boulder, Colorado where Glen 
worked for Ball Aerospace for several decades. He traveled the world for
 Ball and as VP he led the satellite division and established the 
antenna division. In 1991 he retired from Ball and returned to his roots
 in farming. He expanded his farm over three decades. Glen loved to 
spend time with his family, while pursuing his hobbies of hunting, 
camping, gardening and woodworking. He was an avid snooker player and 
owned the original snooker table in Norcatur. He was a consummate 
problem solver. 
 Glen is survived by his brother Robert (Kay) Strevey, his children 
Greg (Diane) Strevey, Dan (Jana) Strevey, Lisa Peters and Tom (Carolyn) 
Strevey, 14 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Glen was 
preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Leta and his wife of 64 years,
 Carolyn. 
 Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 29th 2022 at
 Pauls Funeral Home Oberlin, KS. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 
p.m. Friday, January 28th, 2022 at Pauls Funeral Home. Burial will be in
 Norcatur Cemetery. The memorial contributions may be made to the 
Alzheimer’s Association. Condolence may be left at www.paulsfh.com.

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 </figure>Glen Ray Strevey, 85, passed away at home on January 23, 2022. He was 
born on September 24th, 1936, in Decatur County to Guy and Leta 
(McConnell) Strevey. 
 Glen grew up on the family farm south of Norcatur. He worked 
summers on the farm and on custom cutting harvesting crews traveling 
across the United States. Glen was active in sports and graduated from 
Norcatur High School in 1954. He married his high school sweetheart and 
lifelong best friend, Carolyn Johnson on February 3, 1956, in Boulder, 
Colorado.&nbsp;Glen attended the University of Kansas, School of Engineering,
 graduating in 1960. He landed his first engineering job with Honeywell 
in Minneapolis, MN then took a new job in Huntsville, AL supporting the 
nations race to the moon, working with early pioneers in rocket space 
technology. In 1964 the family settled in Boulder, Colorado where Glen 
worked for Ball Aerospace for several decades. He traveled the world for
 Ball and as VP he led the satellite division and established the 
antenna division. In 1991 he retired from Ball and returned to his roots
 in farming. He expanded his farm over three decades. Glen loved to 
spend time with his family, while pursuing his hobbies of hunting, 
camping, gardening and woodworking. He was an avid snooker player and 
owned the original snooker table in Norcatur. He was a consummate 
problem solver. 
 Glen is survived by his brother Robert (Kay) Strevey, his children 
Greg (Diane) Strevey, Dan (Jana) Strevey, Lisa Peters and Tom (Carolyn) 
Strevey, 14 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Glen was 
preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Leta and his wife of 64 years,
 Carolyn. 
 Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 29th 2022 at
 Pauls Funeral Home Oberlin, KS. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 
p.m. Friday, January 28th, 2022 at Pauls Funeral Home. Burial will be in
 Norcatur Cemetery. The memorial contributions may be made to the 
Alzheimer’s Association. Condolence may be left at www.paulsfh.com.

Glen Ray Strevey

Wednesday, March 31st, 1971-Tuesday, January 25th, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Wednesday, March 31st, 1971-Tuesday, January 25th, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Marvin Lynn Cousins

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <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>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643215213194.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Carol B. Eddy, 92, of Hays died Tuesday, January 25, 2022.&nbsp; She was born November 13, 1929, to William O. and Vera (Capron) Bates.She was a graduate of Hays High School and was crowned Hays High’s first Homecoming Queen in 1946. She continued her education at Kansas State University and the University of Kansas before her marriage to Dr. Vic Eddy in 1950.&nbsp;Carol was an active and energetic volunteer for the City of Hays for most of her adult life. She was a member of the Hays Beautification Board, one of the first board members of the Hays Arts Council, Hays Library Board Member and Hays Library Trust Board Member, Hays Business and Professional Women, “Woman of the Year” recipient in 1993 and for 25 years she was a Certified Fitness Instructor for the Hays Recreation Commission.&nbsp; &nbsp;Her signature accomplishment was Founder and President of the Humane Society of the High Plains in Hays.&nbsp; In addition, she was a member of Pi Beta Phi at KSU and also a member of P.E.O. in Hays.Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Victor M. Eddy and brother, William “Bill” Bates.She is survived by her son, Steven Eddy and wife, Patti, Arvada, CO; two daughters, Carolyn Houchin, Chipita Park, CO; Jan Castelli and husband John, Bartlesville, OK; three grandchildren, Meghan Taylor and husband Corey, Denver, CO; Allison Widder, and husband Travis, Westminster, CO; Kerry Roberts and husband Gavin, North Ogden, UT; and 6 great grandchildren.&nbsp; Finally but not least of all, two feral cats.There will be a memorial celebration of life reception on Saturday, February 19, 2022, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Smoky Hill Country Club, in Hays, for friends and family.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Humane Society of the High Plains, in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <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>

Carol B. Eddy

November 6, 1938 ~ January 25, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

November 6, 1938 ~ January 25, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Helen Louise Spratford

Norton resident Steven Gibson passed away into the loving arms of 
Jesus Monday, January 17, 2022, at the St. Francis Hospital in Colorado 
Springs, CO at the age of 64.

Steven Joe Gibson was born Jan 3, 1958, to Joseph Eugene Gibson and 
Reta Lee Douglass Gibson in Denver, CO. Steven began his grade school 
years in Aurora, CO, but in 1965, the family decided to leave city 
living behind and moved to Westerville, NE. &nbsp; Steven went from being a 
city boy to a country boy.&nbsp; He attended a two room country school.&nbsp; 
During his free time he spent many hours with his sister, brothers, and 
friends enjoying the freedom of small town living.&nbsp; Favorite places were
 the family barn, the banks of the Clear Creek, school playground, and 
the Stevenson farm.&nbsp; From the hayloft of the barn, Steven fished for old
 sows(pigs)&nbsp; with a corn cob and rope. He spent countless hours 
exploring Clear Creek, fostering a lifelong love for the great outdoors
 and the wildlife that lived there.&nbsp; As a 4th grader, he developed an 
interest in taxidermy, and later became a self-taught taxidermist.&nbsp; As 
an adult he loved to use trail cams to photograph wildlife.&nbsp; One of his 
favorite photos that he captured was of a bobcat standing on a log with 
the snow falling around it.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Steven was a 1977 graduate of Ansley High School. Steven’s family 
moved to Ashton, NE&nbsp;just before his senior year of high school. Because 
he wanted to graduate with his classmates, he stayed with Wayne Scott 
and his son, Dale.&nbsp; Steven participated in football, basketball and 
track, however track was his love.&nbsp; By his Junior and Senior year he was
 placing first in most of the long distance races.&nbsp; During these races 
he was often towards the back of the pack, but as the runners neared the
 final stretch, Steven would sprint past them to the finish line.&nbsp; His 
coaches nicknamed him the “Road Runner.”

After graduation Steven enlisted in the United State Air Force, where
 he was a fuel specialist. It was his honor to be on the team that 
fueled President Reagan’s Air Force One Plane when it flew in to Offutt 
Air Force Base.&nbsp; He served 2 tours in Korea. &nbsp; While stationed in Texas,
 Steven volunteered to coach a boys baseball team, the boys called him 
Coach Gibby.&nbsp; Because he loved children and volunteered to coach, he met
 the love of his life.&nbsp; On June 16, 1989, Steven married Ellen Ayers.&nbsp; On
 that day Steven not only became a husband, but a father to Duane and 
Tanya.&nbsp; Together they made a family.

After 17 years of serving our great country, Steven retired as a Tech
 Sergeant from the United States Air Force&nbsp;with an honorable discharge 
in 1994.&nbsp; He received many awards:&nbsp; Air Force Commendation Medal, 2 OLC 
Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards, 4&nbsp; OLC Good Conduct Medals,&nbsp; 4 OLC 
National Defense Service Medals, Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbons, 2
 OLC Longevity Service Award Ribbons, 3 OLC Non-Commissioned 
Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbons, and 1 OLC&nbsp; Air Force 
Training Ribbon. Steven was recognized for his support of Operation 
Desert Shield and Desert Storm from&nbsp;August 1990 to September 1994.

After his retirement from the Air Force, Steven and his family moved 
to Logan, KS, where life slowed down and country living began again.&nbsp; 
Steven went to work for New Age Industrial Corporation in Norton, KS.&nbsp; 
In 2011 Steven and Ellen purchased his mother’s home and moved to 
Norton, KS.

Although Steven was born in Colorado and lived in many states he 
always remembered his childhood home and roots in Nebraska. Watching a 
Husker football game with Steven was quite an experience … he knew how to 
cheer loudly!&nbsp; Steven had the honor of&nbsp;attending&nbsp; the Cornhusker Salute 
to Soldiers many times. If you chose to not be a Cornhusker fan, he 
respected that decision, but never understood why! &nbsp; Win or lose he was 
always a dedicated Cornhusker Fan! Go Big Red!&nbsp;

Steven loved children and loved to share his many hobbies and 
interests with his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. He had a
 great sense of humor with a touch of mischief. At graduations he was 
the noisemaker!&nbsp; Steven accomplished that with a cowbell or air horn or 
even his voice to recognize their successes. On any given day you might 
find Steven and Ellen fishing, golfing, cheering at sporting events, at 
the horse races, making home improvements, otherwise enjoying life and 
creating memories.&nbsp; If anybody needed help he was the first to 
volunteer, whether it was a ride to the doctor, helping with paperwork, 
or even roofing a house. When the grandchildren asked Steven to take 
them fishing, golfing or whatever the request, he always put them first.
 Steven and Ellen often included his mother Reta, and his grandchildren 
in their adventures.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife Ellen, of the home; mother Reta Griffin of
 Phillipsburg, KS; son Duane A. Edington and wife Candis and their 
children:&nbsp; Matt and Kelsey Binney, Kira and Logan Mumby of Warrensburg, 
MO; a daughter Tanya M. Gottschalk and children:&nbsp; Karson, Gavin, and 
Easton Gottschalk of Logan, KS; brothers Douglas Gibson and wife Colleen
 of Greeneville, TN and Bob Gibson and wife Linda of Kensington, KS; a 
sister Debra Obermiller and husband Gary of Arapahoe, NE; and many&nbsp; 
loved nieces, nephew, and other extended family and friends, too many to
 list.

Steven was preceded in death by his father Joseph, Granddaughter 
Naudya Jo Gottschalk, Ellen’s parents:&nbsp; Jim and Marie Ayers,&nbsp; 
Step-Fathers JC Daughtery and Don Griffin, Grandparents: Don and 
Gertrude Gibson, Grethel and Ivan Ladd, Sam and Hazel Douglass, Herb and
 Jewell Stevenson

This prayer was posted on Snapchat by Grandson Gavin:

My Grandpa just entered heaven and our family was going through a lot
 in the last couple of weeks.&nbsp; When he was in the hospital, he kept 
going back and forth from doing good and not doing good.&nbsp; Lord, all I 
ask is for you to keep my family Safe.&nbsp; Lord, my Grandpa is going to be a
 handful but you can treat him as good as possible.

Steven will always be remembered for his kind and gentle manner.&nbsp; He 
made friends wherever life led him.&nbsp; Steven loved his family and created
 many memories with them. He lived life to the fullest and was&nbsp;always 
the optimist. Shortly after losing Naudya, Steven and Ellen observed a 
beautiful sunrise.&nbsp; He commented “Oh look!&nbsp; Naudya is coloring the 
sky!”&nbsp; When we see a beautiful sunrise or sunset we can remember Steven 
with his ever present quirky smile, his mischievous twinkle in his eye, 
and hear him say “When you know, you know!”

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 28, 2022, at the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg with Pastor Becky Saddler 
officiating.&nbsp; The funeral services will be streamed live on the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.

Mr. Gibson will lie in state from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday at the
 Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with the family receiving friends from 
6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. that evening for visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s 
Research Hospital or the Steven Gibson Memorial to be designated at a 
later date.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643222745550.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Norton resident Steven Gibson passed away into the loving arms of 
Jesus Monday, January 17, 2022, at the St. Francis Hospital in Colorado 
Springs, CO at the age of 64.Steven Joe Gibson was born Jan 3, 1958, to Joseph Eugene Gibson and 
Reta Lee Douglass Gibson in Denver, CO. Steven began his grade school 
years in Aurora, CO, but in 1965, the family decided to leave city 
living behind and moved to Westerville, NE. &nbsp; Steven went from being a 
city boy to a country boy.&nbsp; He attended a two room country school.&nbsp; 
During his free time he spent many hours with his sister, brothers, and 
friends enjoying the freedom of small town living.&nbsp; Favorite places were
 the family barn, the banks of the Clear Creek, school playground, and 
the Stevenson farm.&nbsp; From the hayloft of the barn, Steven fished for old
 sows(pigs)&nbsp; with a corn cob and rope. He spent countless hours 
exploring Clear Creek, fostering a lifelong love for the great outdoors
 and the wildlife that lived there.&nbsp; As a 4th grader, he developed an 
interest in taxidermy, and later became a self-taught taxidermist.&nbsp; As 
an adult he loved to use trail cams to photograph wildlife.&nbsp; One of his 
favorite photos that he captured was of a bobcat standing on a log with 
the snow falling around it.&nbsp;&nbsp;Steven was a 1977 graduate of Ansley High School. Steven’s family 
moved to Ashton, NE&nbsp;just before his senior year of high school. Because 
he wanted to graduate with his classmates, he stayed with Wayne Scott 
and his son, Dale.&nbsp; Steven participated in football, basketball and 
track, however track was his love.&nbsp; By his Junior and Senior year he was
 placing first in most of the long distance races.&nbsp; During these races 
he was often towards the back of the pack, but as the runners neared the
 final stretch, Steven would sprint past them to the finish line.&nbsp; His 
coaches nicknamed him the “Road Runner.”After graduation Steven enlisted in the United State Air Force, where
 he was a fuel specialist. It was his honor to be on the team that 
fueled President Reagan’s Air Force One Plane when it flew in to Offutt 
Air Force Base.&nbsp; He served 2 tours in Korea. &nbsp; While stationed in Texas,
 Steven volunteered to coach a boys baseball team, the boys called him 
Coach Gibby.&nbsp; Because he loved children and volunteered to coach, he met
 the love of his life.&nbsp; On June 16, 1989, Steven married Ellen Ayers.&nbsp; On
 that day Steven not only became a husband, but a father to Duane and 
Tanya.&nbsp; Together they made a family.After 17 years of serving our great country, Steven retired as a Tech
 Sergeant from the United States Air Force&nbsp;with an honorable discharge 
in 1994.&nbsp; He received many awards:&nbsp; Air Force Commendation Medal, 2 OLC 
Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards, 4&nbsp; OLC Good Conduct Medals,&nbsp; 4 OLC 
National Defense Service Medals, Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbons, 2
 OLC Longevity Service Award Ribbons, 3 OLC Non-Commissioned 
Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbons, and 1 OLC&nbsp; Air Force 
Training Ribbon. Steven was recognized for his support of Operation 
Desert Shield and Desert Storm from&nbsp;August 1990 to September 1994.After his retirement from the Air Force, Steven and his family moved 
to Logan, KS, where life slowed down and country living began again.&nbsp; 
Steven went to work for New Age Industrial Corporation in Norton, KS.&nbsp; 
In 2011 Steven and Ellen purchased his mother’s home and moved to 
Norton, KS.Although Steven was born in Colorado and lived in many states he 
always remembered his childhood home and roots in Nebraska. Watching a 
Husker football game with Steven was quite an experience … he knew how to 
cheer loudly!&nbsp; Steven had the honor of&nbsp;attending&nbsp; the Cornhusker Salute 
to Soldiers many times. If you chose to not be a Cornhusker fan, he 
respected that decision, but never understood why! &nbsp; Win or lose he was 
always a dedicated Cornhusker Fan! Go Big Red!&nbsp;Steven loved children and loved to share his many hobbies and 
interests with his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. He had a
 great sense of humor with a touch of mischief. At graduations he was 
the noisemaker!&nbsp; Steven accomplished that with a cowbell or air horn or 
even his voice to recognize their successes. On any given day you might 
find Steven and Ellen fishing, golfing, cheering at sporting events, at 
the horse races, making home improvements, otherwise enjoying life and 
creating memories.&nbsp; If anybody needed help he was the first to 
volunteer, whether it was a ride to the doctor, helping with paperwork, 
or even roofing a house. When the grandchildren asked Steven to take 
them fishing, golfing or whatever the request, he always put them first.
 Steven and Ellen often included his mother Reta, and his grandchildren 
in their adventures.&nbsp;&nbsp;Survivors include his wife Ellen, of the home; mother Reta Griffin of
 Phillipsburg, KS; son Duane A. Edington and wife Candis and their 
children:&nbsp; Matt and Kelsey Binney, Kira and Logan Mumby of Warrensburg, 
MO; a daughter Tanya M. Gottschalk and children:&nbsp; Karson, Gavin, and 
Easton Gottschalk of Logan, KS; brothers Douglas Gibson and wife Colleen
 of Greeneville, TN and Bob Gibson and wife Linda of Kensington, KS; a 
sister Debra Obermiller and husband Gary of Arapahoe, NE; and many&nbsp; 
loved nieces, nephew, and other extended family and friends, too many to
 list.Steven was preceded in death by his father Joseph, Granddaughter 
Naudya Jo Gottschalk, Ellen’s parents:&nbsp; Jim and Marie Ayers,&nbsp; 
Step-Fathers JC Daughtery and Don Griffin, Grandparents: Don and 
Gertrude Gibson, Grethel and Ivan Ladd, Sam and Hazel Douglass, Herb and
 Jewell StevensonThis prayer was posted on Snapchat by Grandson Gavin:Dear Lord,My Grandpa just entered heaven and our family was going through a lot
 in the last couple of weeks.&nbsp; When he was in the hospital, he kept 
going back and forth from doing good and not doing good.&nbsp; Lord, all I 
ask is for you to keep my family Safe.&nbsp; Lord, my Grandpa is going to be a
 handful but you can treat him as good as possible.Love,&nbsp; GavinSteven will always be remembered for his kind and gentle manner.&nbsp; He 
made friends wherever life led him.&nbsp; Steven loved his family and created
 many memories with them. He lived life to the fullest and was&nbsp;always 
the optimist. Shortly after losing Naudya, Steven and Ellen observed a 
beautiful sunrise.&nbsp; He commented “Oh look!&nbsp; Naudya is coloring the 
sky!”&nbsp; When we see a beautiful sunrise or sunset we can remember Steven 
with his ever present quirky smile, his mischievous twinkle in his eye, 
and hear him say “When you know, you know!”Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 28, 2022, at the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg with Pastor Becky Saddler 
officiating.&nbsp; The funeral services will be streamed live on the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.Mr. Gibson will lie in state from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday at the
 Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with the family receiving friends from 
6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. that evening for visitation.Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s 
Research Hospital or the Steven Gibson Memorial to be designated at a 
later date.

Steven Gibson

Jermain Tyrone Murray, age 45, of Goodland passed away Friday, 
January 21, 2022, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado.&nbsp;

Jermain was born March 24, 1976, to Julius Murray Sr. and Melva 
Prescod in the Republic of Panama.&nbsp; He grew up and went to school in 
Brooklyn, New York graduating from George Westinghouse High School in 
1996.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jermain accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was 
baptized at Resurrection Temple of Our Lord, Inc. in Brooklyn where he 
served as a choir member and usher. In 1996 he enlisted in the United 
States Marines and later served in the National Guard.&nbsp; In 2005 Jermain 
moved to Goodland and attended Northwest Kansas Technical College, 
taking collision repair and automotive technology.&nbsp; He worked as a 
Manager at McDonald’s for 17 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jermain enjoyed drawing, writing, 
music, racetrack driving, designing&nbsp;vinyl&nbsp;and spending time with his 
children, family and friends.&nbsp;

He is survived by his&nbsp;wife, Johana Eddleman; children, Keith and 
Lillie Adams of McCook, NE, Aiden Stewart, Abigail Eddleman, Lathen 
Murray, Jessylynn Murray, Kembreigh Murray and T.J. Eddleman of 
Goodland, KS; brother, Julius Murray, Jr. of Queens, NY; sisters, Carola
 Boza of Holley, NY, Katrina Murray and Tashana Bowen of Brooklyn, NY; 
aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends who will 
cherish his memory.

Memorials may be designated to Jermain Murray Memorial Fund and may 
be left at the service or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home,&nbsp;P.O. Box
 278, Goodland, Kansas 67735.&nbsp; Information and 
condolences&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

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

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Jermain Tyrone Murray, age 45, of Goodland passed away Friday, 
January 21, 2022, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado.&nbsp;Jermain was born March 24, 1976, to Julius Murray Sr. and Melva 
Prescod in the Republic of Panama.&nbsp; He grew up and went to school in 
Brooklyn, New York graduating from George Westinghouse High School in 
1996.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jermain accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was 
baptized at Resurrection Temple of Our Lord, Inc. in Brooklyn where he 
served as a choir member and usher. In 1996 he enlisted in the United 
States Marines and later served in the National Guard.&nbsp; In 2005 Jermain 
moved to Goodland and attended Northwest Kansas Technical College, 
taking collision repair and automotive technology.&nbsp; He worked as a 
Manager at McDonald’s for 17 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jermain enjoyed drawing, writing, 
music, racetrack driving, designing&nbsp;vinyl&nbsp;and spending time with his 
children, family and friends.&nbsp;He is survived by his&nbsp;wife, Johana Eddleman; children, Keith and 
Lillie Adams of McCook, NE, Aiden Stewart, Abigail Eddleman, Lathen 
Murray, Jessylynn Murray, Kembreigh Murray and T.J. Eddleman of 
Goodland, KS; brother, Julius Murray, Jr. of Queens, NY; sisters, Carola
 Boza of Holley, NY, Katrina Murray and Tashana Bowen of Brooklyn, NY; 
aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends who will 
cherish his memory.Memorials may be designated to Jermain Murray Memorial Fund and may 
be left at the service or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home,&nbsp;P.O. Box
 278, Goodland, Kansas 67735.&nbsp; Information and 
condolences&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.comClick <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Jermain-Murray">HERE</a> for service details.

Jermain Tyrone Murray

Charles Duane Spears was born July 14, 1934, to Dewey and Ella (Diers) 
Spears in rural Osborne County. He passed away on Sunday January 23, 
2022, at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital at the age of 87.
 Duane’s early childhood years were spent on the farm south of 
Hunter, Kansas. At the age of 12, the family then moved back to Osborne
 County settling in Kill Creek township where they continued to farm and
 ranch. Growing up on the farm, Duane developed a deep love and 
lifelong connection to the land and nature. Working beside his parents 
taught Duane the importance of responsibility, the circle of life, and a
 strong work ethic. 
 Duane’s early education was in various rural country schoolhouses 
until entering and graduating from Osborne High School in 1952. 
Participating in 4-H and showing livestock at the county fair was a big 
part of Duane’s life. It was at the Osborne County Fair he met a very 
special young lady – Millie Coop who became the love of his life. They 
were united in marriage at the Osborne United Methodist Church on April 
16, 1955, and shared 66 years of blessed marriage.
 The first two years of their marriage Duane and Mille were stationed
 at Fort Bliss Army Post, El Paso, Texas. At the end of Duane’s 
military service, they returned to Osborne County in Kill Creek township
 and began a lifetime partnership of farming and ranching. They were 
blessed with four boys Dennis, David, Douglas, and Doyle who worked 
beside them on the farm. 
 Planting and harvesting crops and feeding livestock brought him
 life-long enjoyment and satisfaction. Along with the farming operation
 Duane enjoyed selling farm supply equipment to area farmers and beyond.
 Duane possessed a talent for carrying on a conversation and never met a
 stranger. Duane and Millie enjoyed attending the Kansas State fair and
 having a booth for D and D Farm Supply where they made many friends 
over the years. For many years they were a part of The Rural Life 
group, comprised of area farm couples. Each month, they gathered in 
fellowship enjoying a meal and playing cards. 
 Four boys on a farm kept things interesting and busy with 4-H 
activities, farm chores, and school activities and sporting events. 
Duane experienced many proud moments over the years following the four 
boys and his grandchildren. At the same time countless life lessons 
were passed on to his children and grandchildren that will always be 
cherished. 
 Duane was a member of Kill Creek Presbyterian Church for many years 
until it’s closure. His reliance on his faith was apparent when 
trusting God’s direction on the day-to-day operation of the farm. 
 Duane is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Millie, and son Dennis Spears. 
 He is survived by sons David (Pam) Spears, Valley Center, Kan., Doug
 (Tammy) Spears and Doyle (Lisa) Spears, all of Osborne; 12 
grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Charles-Duane-Spears?obId=23815687#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Charles Duane Spears was born July 14, 1934, to Dewey and Ella (Diers) 
Spears in rural Osborne County. He passed away on Sunday January 23, 
2022, at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital at the age of 87.
 Duane’s early childhood years were spent on the farm south of 
Hunter, Kansas. At the age of 12, the family then moved back to Osborne
 County settling in Kill Creek township where they continued to farm and
 ranch. Growing up on the farm, Duane developed a deep love and 
lifelong connection to the land and nature. Working beside his parents 
taught Duane the importance of responsibility, the circle of life, and a
 strong work ethic. 
 Duane’s early education was in various rural country schoolhouses 
until entering and graduating from Osborne High School in 1952. 
Participating in 4-H and showing livestock at the county fair was a big 
part of Duane’s life. It was at the Osborne County Fair he met a very 
special young lady – Millie Coop who became the love of his life. They 
were united in marriage at the Osborne United Methodist Church on April 
16, 1955, and shared 66 years of blessed marriage.
 The first two years of their marriage Duane and Mille were stationed
 at Fort Bliss Army Post, El Paso, Texas. At the end of Duane’s 
military service, they returned to Osborne County in Kill Creek township
 and began a lifetime partnership of farming and ranching. They were 
blessed with four boys Dennis, David, Douglas, and Doyle who worked 
beside them on the farm. 
 Planting and harvesting crops and feeding livestock brought him
 life-long enjoyment and satisfaction. Along with the farming operation
 Duane enjoyed selling farm supply equipment to area farmers and beyond.
 Duane possessed a talent for carrying on a conversation and never met a
 stranger. Duane and Millie enjoyed attending the Kansas State fair and
 having a booth for D and D Farm Supply where they made many friends 
over the years. For many years they were a part of The Rural Life 
group, comprised of area farm couples. Each month, they gathered in 
fellowship enjoying a meal and playing cards. 
 Four boys on a farm kept things interesting and busy with 4-H 
activities, farm chores, and school activities and sporting events. 
Duane experienced many proud moments over the years following the four 
boys and his grandchildren. At the same time countless life lessons 
were passed on to his children and grandchildren that will always be 
cherished. 
 Duane was a member of Kill Creek Presbyterian Church for many years 
until it’s closure. His reliance on his faith was apparent when 
trusting God’s direction on the day-to-day operation of the farm. 
 Duane is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Millie, and son Dennis Spears. 
 He is survived by sons David (Pam) Spears, Valley Center, Kan., Doug
 (Tammy) Spears and Doyle (Lisa) Spears, all of Osborne; 12 
grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Charles-Duane-Spears?obId=23815687#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Charles Duane Spears

Kenneth Ray Krizek, 88, Jennings, passed away on January 24, 2022. 
 “Kenny” was born Kenneth Ray Krizek on August 30, 1933, in Dresden to 
father William Krizek and mother Olga Marie Heilman. He graduated 
Jennings High School in 1952 and obtained a Bachelors of Science degree 
in Agricultural Economics in 1957 from Kansas State University. Kenny 
started his lifelong career as a farmer-stockman in 1958. Kenneth 
served in the Army National Guard from 1957 – 1962 as an ammo storage 
specialist in the 110th ordinance Balillion in Norton. Then he also 
served in the US Army from 1960-1961 as a staff sergeant in Fort Riley, 
KS. Kenneth married Violet Day on February 19, 1965, in Manhattan, KS. 
 
 Kenny served as a community leader for the following organizations: 
 Decatur County Extension Board, Decatur County Soil Conservation Board,
 Oberlin Jaycee’s, Jennings PRIDE Committee, Big Timber Cemetery Board. 
 In addition, he held public office positions on the Jennings School 
Board (President) and Jennings Township (Treasurer), and Junior Chamber 
of Commerce (State Vice President). Furthermore, Kenneth was a 
Fraternal member of the following organizations: Jennings Post 351, 
Norton Eagles, McCook Elks.
 Survivors include wife, Violet Krizek of Jennings, KS; son, Theron 
Krizek and wife Jill of Olathe, KS; Angelia Smith and husband Jeff of 
Garfield, AR; four grandchildren: Logan Krizek, Kaedyn Krizek, Loren 
Smith and Leah Smith; and one great-grandchild Eloise. Kenneth was 
preceded in death by his parents William and Olga Krizek, infant son 
Dominic, brothers: Edgar Krizek and Lloyd Krizek, and sister Dorothy 
Leonard, and grandson Luke Smith.
 Visitation will be from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 27, 
2022, at Jennings United Methodist Church where family will receive 
friends. Graveside services will be 2:00 pm on Friday January 28, 2022 
at Big Timber Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Jennings United 
Methodist Church or Big Timber Cemetery. Condolences can be left at 
www.paulsfh.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Kenneth Ray Krizek, 88, Jennings, passed away on January 24, 2022. 
 “Kenny” was born Kenneth Ray Krizek on August 30, 1933, in Dresden to 
father William Krizek and mother Olga Marie Heilman. He graduated 
Jennings High School in 1952 and obtained a Bachelors of Science degree 
in Agricultural Economics in 1957 from Kansas State University. Kenny 
started his lifelong career as a farmer-stockman in 1958. Kenneth 
served in the Army National Guard from 1957 – 1962 as an ammo storage 
specialist in the 110th ordinance Balillion in Norton. Then he also 
served in the US Army from 1960-1961 as a staff sergeant in Fort Riley, 
KS. Kenneth married Violet Day on February 19, 1965, in Manhattan, KS. 
 
 Kenny served as a community leader for the following organizations: 
 Decatur County Extension Board, Decatur County Soil Conservation Board,
 Oberlin Jaycee’s, Jennings PRIDE Committee, Big Timber Cemetery Board. 
 In addition, he held public office positions on the Jennings School 
Board (President) and Jennings Township (Treasurer), and Junior Chamber 
of Commerce (State Vice President). Furthermore, Kenneth was a 
Fraternal member of the following organizations: Jennings Post 351, 
Norton Eagles, McCook Elks.
 Survivors include wife, Violet Krizek of Jennings, KS; son, Theron 
Krizek and wife Jill of Olathe, KS; Angelia Smith and husband Jeff of 
Garfield, AR; four grandchildren: Logan Krizek, Kaedyn Krizek, Loren 
Smith and Leah Smith; and one great-grandchild Eloise. Kenneth was 
preceded in death by his parents William and Olga Krizek, infant son 
Dominic, brothers: Edgar Krizek and Lloyd Krizek, and sister Dorothy 
Leonard, and grandson Luke Smith.
 Visitation will be from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 27, 
2022, at Jennings United Methodist Church where family will receive 
friends. Graveside services will be 2:00 pm on Friday January 28, 2022 
at Big Timber Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Jennings United 
Methodist Church or Big Timber Cemetery. Condolences can be left at 
www.paulsfh.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Kenneth Ray Krizek

Billie Jean Beck, 77, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas

Billie was born on November 25, 1944, in Russell, Kansas, the 
daughter of Marvin and Mary Ann (Evans) Zimmerman.&nbsp; She grew up in 
Russell and attended Russell Public Schools.&nbsp; She was married to Kenneth
 Mitchell in 1961, and from this union they were blessed with a daughter
 Tammy, but their marriage ended in divorce.&nbsp; She was married to Bruce 
Cleavenger in 1966, and from this union they were blessed with a son 
Joel and daughter Janet, but their marriage also ended in divorce.&nbsp; She 
was married to Bob Tyler in 1981 but their marriage also ended in 
divorce.&nbsp; Billie found love a final time and was united in marriage to 
Rodger Beck in 2003, unfortunately he preceded her in death on March 01,
 2017.&nbsp; Billie worked as a dispatcher and court clerk for the Russell 
City Police Department for 21 years.&nbsp; She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, 
crocheting pot holders, playing Mahjong and following Facebook.&nbsp; Most of
 all she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her kids and 
grandkids.

Surviving family include her daughter Tammy Morris and husband Ray of
 Russell, Kansas; sons Joel Cleavenger of Salina, Kansas and Les Javens 
of Russell, Kansas; Brothers Dennis Zimmerman and wife Myrlene of Bella 
Vista, Arkansas; sister Deborah Zimmerman of Salina, Kansas and numerous
 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Janet Daniels, husband Rodger Beck and step father Ronald Dean Headley.

Cremation has been selected by the family.&nbsp; A memorial service will 
be held at a later date.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, 
Kansas is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Billie Jean Beck, 77, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, KansasBillie was born on November 25, 1944, in Russell, Kansas, the 
daughter of Marvin and Mary Ann (Evans) Zimmerman.&nbsp; She grew up in 
Russell and attended Russell Public Schools.&nbsp; She was married to Kenneth
 Mitchell in 1961, and from this union they were blessed with a daughter
 Tammy, but their marriage ended in divorce.&nbsp; She was married to Bruce 
Cleavenger in 1966, and from this union they were blessed with a son 
Joel and daughter Janet, but their marriage also ended in divorce.&nbsp; She 
was married to Bob Tyler in 1981 but their marriage also ended in 
divorce.&nbsp; Billie found love a final time and was united in marriage to 
Rodger Beck in 2003, unfortunately he preceded her in death on March 01,
 2017.&nbsp; Billie worked as a dispatcher and court clerk for the Russell 
City Police Department for 21 years.&nbsp; She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, 
crocheting pot holders, playing Mahjong and following Facebook.&nbsp; Most of
 all she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her kids and 
grandkids.Surviving family include her daughter Tammy Morris and husband Ray of
 Russell, Kansas; sons Joel Cleavenger of Salina, Kansas and Les Javens 
of Russell, Kansas; Brothers Dennis Zimmerman and wife Myrlene of Bella 
Vista, Arkansas; sister Deborah Zimmerman of Salina, Kansas and numerous
 grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Janet Daniels, husband Rodger Beck and step father Ronald Dean Headley.Cremation has been selected by the family.&nbsp; A memorial service will 
be held at a later date.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, 
Kansas is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Billie Jean Beck

Michelle Critchfield was born August 29, 1963, to Joyce McDowell Ober. 
She was the youngest of three, following Sandra (1946) and Micheal 
(1951-1983). Joyce married Charles T. Graham, a civil engineer and this 
new little family began to travel the world, calling Abqaiq, Saudi 
Arabia, Yuso, South Korea, Pazanan and Tehran, Iran, Bramenhaven, 
Germany and Cardon, Venezuela their home. Due to the extensive travel 
from job site to job site, Michelle was sent to Saint Catherine’s 
Boarding School in Bramley, United Kingdom from 1976-1980. She was the 
only American in the all girls Church of England School built in 1885. 
She completed Cambridge board O level exams. 
 From 1980 to 1985, she attended FHSU in Hays, Kansas, and received 
her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. She met Wade Critchfield at 
the stable, where they both kept their horses in the spring of 1983. 
They were married October 15, 1983. The loves of her life were her two 
children Hylan Koby, born December 14, 1988, and Bryce Kannen, born 
March 19, 1993. 
 Michelle stayed busy with many jobs: inventory clerk, stable hand, 
vet tech, sales assistant, housekeeper, residential painter, dispatch 
for Superior Mobile Homes, florist, wife, mother, grandmother, and 
caregiver. 
 On April 17, 2011, Michelle was baptized as one of Jehovah's 
Witnesses and wondered why she wasted so much time before dedicating her
 life to Jehovah God, as he had blessed her with so much peace and 
happiness. She felt blessed to have a wonderful daughter-in-law when 
Hylan married Samantha Cano in 2009. Further blessings came with the 
birth of Kael and Kaden, who she loved dearly. Michelle was blessed with
 the help and moral support of Bryce. She had a beautiful smile on her 
face while holding her newest grandson Kasyn, born December of 2021, the
 son of Bryce Critchfield and Kaci Davignon. She loved Jehovah, His 
organization, creation, her husband, family, friends, traveling, 
learning new things, horses, and organizing events. Everyone knew who to
 ask for the best party ideas. She succumbed to the wretched illness of 
cancer on January 24, 2022. With joy, she looked with eyes of faith to 
the time when she is resurrected back here on paradise earth. May she 
rest in peace.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Michelle Critchfield was born August 29, 1963, to Joyce McDowell Ober. 
She was the youngest of three, following Sandra (1946) and Micheal 
(1951-1983). Joyce married Charles T. Graham, a civil engineer and this 
new little family began to travel the world, calling Abqaiq, Saudi 
Arabia, Yuso, South Korea, Pazanan and Tehran, Iran, Bramenhaven, 
Germany and Cardon, Venezuela their home. Due to the extensive travel 
from job site to job site, Michelle was sent to Saint Catherine’s 
Boarding School in Bramley, United Kingdom from 1976-1980. She was the 
only American in the all girls Church of England School built in 1885. 
She completed Cambridge board O level exams. 
 From 1980 to 1985, she attended FHSU in Hays, Kansas, and received 
her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. She met Wade Critchfield at 
the stable, where they both kept their horses in the spring of 1983. 
They were married October 15, 1983. The loves of her life were her two 
children Hylan Koby, born December 14, 1988, and Bryce Kannen, born 
March 19, 1993. 
 Michelle stayed busy with many jobs: inventory clerk, stable hand, 
vet tech, sales assistant, housekeeper, residential painter, dispatch 
for Superior Mobile Homes, florist, wife, mother, grandmother, and 
caregiver. 
 On April 17, 2011, Michelle was baptized as one of Jehovah's 
Witnesses and wondered why she wasted so much time before dedicating her
 life to Jehovah God, as he had blessed her with so much peace and 
happiness. She felt blessed to have a wonderful daughter-in-law when 
Hylan married Samantha Cano in 2009. Further blessings came with the 
birth of Kael and Kaden, who she loved dearly. Michelle was blessed with
 the help and moral support of Bryce. She had a beautiful smile on her 
face while holding her newest grandson Kasyn, born December of 2021, the
 son of Bryce Critchfield and Kaci Davignon. She loved Jehovah, His 
organization, creation, her husband, family, friends, traveling, 
learning new things, horses, and organizing events. Everyone knew who to
 ask for the best party ideas. She succumbed to the wretched illness of 
cancer on January 24, 2022. With joy, she looked with eyes of faith to 
the time when she is resurrected back here on paradise earth. May she 
rest in peace.

Michelle Critchfield

Carol B. Eddy, age 92 of Hays, Kansas died Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at her home.

Services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

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

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 </figure>Carol B. Eddy, age 92 of Hays, Kansas died Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at her home.Services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or 
can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

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