Norton resident Steve Thompson passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the Andbe Home in Norton, KS at the age of 81.

Steve was born June 12, 1940, in Superior, NE the son of Kenneth Earl and Dorothy (Dugas) Thompson.

He was united in marriage to Esther Langer on June 9, 1962, in Superior, NE.

Survivors include his wife Esther of Norton; son Eric and wife Kellie
 of Norton; daughters Monica Bach and husband Anthony of Woodruff, KS, 
Natalie Wallace and husband Alex of Garden City, KS, and Paula McKenna 
and husband Greg of Selden, KS; brothers Dennis and wife Rita of Beloit 
and Pat and wife Sally of Kernersville, NC; a sister Joan Bargen and 
husband Bill of Omak, Washington; 17 grandchildren; and 9 great 
grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2022,&nbsp; at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Norton with Father 
Matthew Cowan officiating. &nbsp;The services will be streamed live on the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the 
Norton Cemetery.

Mr. Thompson will lie in state from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.&nbsp; The family will receive 
friends for a wake from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Monday evening at the 
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Norton, with a Rosary to follow 
at 7:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Steve Thompson Memorial Fund.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661 is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Norton resident Steve Thompson passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the Andbe Home in Norton, KS at the age of 81.Steve was born June 12, 1940, in Superior, NE the son of Kenneth Earl and Dorothy (Dugas) Thompson.He was united in marriage to Esther Langer on June 9, 1962, in Superior, NE.Survivors include his wife Esther of Norton; son Eric and wife Kellie
 of Norton; daughters Monica Bach and husband Anthony of Woodruff, KS, 
Natalie Wallace and husband Alex of Garden City, KS, and Paula McKenna 
and husband Greg of Selden, KS; brothers Dennis and wife Rita of Beloit 
and Pat and wife Sally of Kernersville, NC; a sister Joan Bargen and 
husband Bill of Omak, Washington; 17 grandchildren; and 9 great 
grandchildren.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2022,&nbsp; at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Norton with Father 
Matthew Cowan officiating. &nbsp;The services will be streamed live on the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the 
Norton Cemetery.Mr. Thompson will lie in state from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.&nbsp; The family will receive 
friends for a wake from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Monday evening at the 
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Norton, with a Rosary to follow 
at 7:30 p.m.Memorial contributions may be made to the Steve Thompson Memorial Fund.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661 is in charge of arrangements.

Steve Thompson 

March 25, 1963
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 January 20, 2022

An obituary is pending with Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.plumergobber.com/obituaries/Larry-Joe-L.J.-Enfield,-Jr.?obId=23758749#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

March 25, 1963
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 January 20, 2022An obituary is pending with Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.plumergobber.com/obituaries/Larry-Joe-L.J.-Enfield,-Jr.?obId=23758749#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Larry Joe 'L.J.' Enfield Jr.

Linda Agnes (Wagoner) Zierlein, 78, passed away on January 19, 2022, at 
Holdrege, NE. She was born on May 12, 1943, in Colby, KS, the 6th of 11 
children to Victor “Vic” and Bertha “Ella” (Depperschmidt) Wagoner.
 Linda was baptized at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oberlin. 
Linda attended Oberlin, Leoville, and Hoxie schools, graduating in 1961,
 then attended The Academy of Cosmetology in Salina, KS, graduating in 
in 1962. Also in 1962 she married Sgt. Andrew “John” Tucker and moved 
to Maine where they adopted a baby, Andrea Lynn. Later they were 
stationed in Arkansas and Mississippi. They divorced in 1974.
 Linda married Elmer “Lloyd” Zierlein on November 13, 1976, and lived
 in rural Norton County, then in 2004 they moved to Norton. In 2018,&nbsp; they retired in Holdrege, NE, later to move to Beaver City Manor.
 She enjoyed listening to music, gardening, china painting, shopping,
 and giving gifts, always thinking of others. She was a member of St. 
Francis of Assissi Catholic Church in Norton.
 Linda is survived by husband, Lloyd Zierlein; daughter: Andrea 
(Dennis) Baranowski; grandchildren: Ashley, Phoenix, Eric and great 
granddaughter Novah; siblings: Vic (Doris) Wagoner, Violet Kinderchnect,
 Norbert (Reba) Wagoner, Arleen (Butch) Spresser, Rosalie (Bill) 
Bainter, Nick (Sheryl) Wagoner, Elaine Milkie, Roxie (Dave) Bruggemann, 
John Wagoner; brother-in-law: Voyle Miller and numerous niece and 
nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Janet 
Miller.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, January 24, 2022, at 
10:30AM at St. Francis of Assissi in Norton, KS. Visitation will be 
from 4:00-6:00PM on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at St. Francis of Assissi. 
 A rosary will be said at 6:00PM. Burial will be in Norton City 
Cemetery.

 Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis of Assissi 
Catholic Church.  Condolences can be left at www.paulsfh.com.

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 </figure>Linda Agnes (Wagoner) Zierlein, 78, passed away on January 19, 2022, at 
Holdrege, NE. She was born on May 12, 1943, in Colby, KS, the 6th of 11 
children to Victor “Vic” and Bertha “Ella” (Depperschmidt) Wagoner.
 Linda was baptized at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oberlin. 
Linda attended Oberlin, Leoville, and Hoxie schools, graduating in 1961,
 then attended The Academy of Cosmetology in Salina, KS, graduating in 
in 1962. Also in 1962 she married Sgt. Andrew “John” Tucker and moved 
to Maine where they adopted a baby, Andrea Lynn. Later they were 
stationed in Arkansas and Mississippi. They divorced in 1974.
 Linda married Elmer “Lloyd” Zierlein on November 13, 1976, and lived
 in rural Norton County, then in 2004 they moved to Norton. In 2018,&nbsp; they retired in Holdrege, NE, later to move to Beaver City Manor.
 She enjoyed listening to music, gardening, china painting, shopping,
 and giving gifts, always thinking of others. She was a member of St. 
Francis of Assissi Catholic Church in Norton.
 Linda is survived by husband, Lloyd Zierlein; daughter: Andrea 
(Dennis) Baranowski; grandchildren: Ashley, Phoenix, Eric and great 
granddaughter Novah; siblings: Vic (Doris) Wagoner, Violet Kinderchnect,
 Norbert (Reba) Wagoner, Arleen (Butch) Spresser, Rosalie (Bill) 
Bainter, Nick (Sheryl) Wagoner, Elaine Milkie, Roxie (Dave) Bruggemann, 
John Wagoner; brother-in-law: Voyle Miller and numerous niece and 
nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Janet 
Miller.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, January 24, 2022, at 
10:30AM at St. Francis of Assissi in Norton, KS. Visitation will be 
from 4:00-6:00PM on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at St. Francis of Assissi. 
 A rosary will be said at 6:00PM. Burial will be in Norton City 
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis of Assissi 
Catholic Church. Condolences can be left at www.paulsfh.com.

Linda Agnes Zierlein

Bernard F. "Ben" Droste, 78, passed away unexpectedly, at his home in Lawrence, Kansas, on January 17, 2021. He was born February 18, 1943, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Edward and Mary (Bieberly)&nbsp;Droste.

Ben married Charlene Werth on September 5, 1970, in Hays, Kansas. He attended grade school and high school in Spearville, Kansas. He received his bachelor’s degree from Fort Hays State University and his master’s degrees from the University of Kansas, Lawrence and Emporia State University, Emporia.

He spent his teaching career in the De Soto School district, Desoto, Kansas. During the summer months he owned and operated a custom harvesting business which took him from Texas to the Canadian border.

Survivors include his wife, a brother, Lester (Bernice)Droste, Wichita, Kansas and a sister Karen Matthews, Manhattan, Kansas, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ben was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Donald and Chester and a sister Betty McCall.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Spearville, Kansas, a rosary will proceed the funeral mass at 9:45 a.m. The family requests attendees wear a mask. Inurnment will be&nbsp;at a later date.&nbsp; Due to Covid concerns there will not be a gathering after the services.

Memorials may be made to Saint John the Baptist Church, Spearville or Windhorst Heritage Inc, Windhorst, Kansas in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;Messages &amp;&nbsp;condolencesmay be left at&nbsp;<a href="https://rumsey-yost.com/2022/01/bernard-f-droste-ben/">https://rumsey-yost.com/2022/01/bernard-f-droste-ben/</a>

Bernard F. "Ben" Droste, 78, passed away unexpectedly, at his home in Lawrence, Kansas, on January 17, 2021. He was born February 18, 1943, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Edward and Mary (Bieberly)&nbsp;Droste.Ben married Charlene Werth on September 5, 1970, in Hays, Kansas. He attended grade school and high school in Spearville, Kansas. He received his bachelor’s degree from Fort Hays State University and his master’s degrees from the University of Kansas, Lawrence and Emporia State University, Emporia.He spent his teaching career in the De Soto School district, Desoto, Kansas. During the summer months he owned and operated a custom harvesting business which took him from Texas to the Canadian border.Survivors include his wife, a brother, Lester (Bernice)Droste, Wichita, Kansas and a sister Karen Matthews, Manhattan, Kansas, and numerous nieces and nephews.Ben was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Donald and Chester and a sister Betty McCall.Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Spearville, Kansas, a rosary will proceed the funeral mass at 9:45 a.m. The family requests attendees wear a mask. Inurnment will be&nbsp;at a later date.&nbsp; Due to Covid concerns there will not be a gathering after the services.Memorials may be made to Saint John the Baptist Church, Spearville or Windhorst Heritage Inc, Windhorst, Kansas in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;Messages &amp;&nbsp;condolencesmay be left at&nbsp;<a href="https://rumsey-yost.com/2022/01/bernard-f-droste-ben/">https://rumsey-yost.com/2022/01/bernard-f-droste-ben/</a>

Bernard F. 'Ben' Droste

Maureen Helen Brown, age 67, of Weskan, Kansas passed away Saturday, 
January 15, 2022, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado.&nbsp;

Maureen was born September 22, 1954, to William and Marion (Hidock) 
Watkins in Binghamton, New York.&nbsp; She grew up and attended school in New
 York graduating in 1972.&nbsp; When Maureen was 19 her family moved to 
Oakley, Kansas.&nbsp; On August 20, 1976, she married William D. Brown in 
Colby, to this union they had two children, Chris and Kelly.&nbsp; Maureen 
worked as a CMA/CNA for several years.&nbsp; She was a member of the Weskan 
Bible Church and attended many church activities.&nbsp; She enjoyed cheering 
on the Denver Broncos, reading, crossword puzzles, and dearly loved 
spending time with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.&nbsp;

Preceding her in death were her parents; daughter, Kelly Box; and grandson, James Guay.&nbsp;

Maureen is survived by her husband; son, Chris (Karren Taylor) Brown 
of Wallace, KS; son-in-law, Rodney Box of Sharon Springs, KS; 7 
grandchildren: Emma Brown, Zackary Box, Briann Box, Nevaeh Brown, 
Bradley Brown, Jaylinn Brown and Jasmine Brown; 2 great grandchildren, 
Joey Guay and Kelly Stone; and many more family and friends.&nbsp;

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

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January 15, 2022, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado.&nbsp;Maureen was born September 22, 1954, to William and Marion (Hidock) 
Watkins in Binghamton, New York.&nbsp; She grew up and attended school in New
 York graduating in 1972.&nbsp; When Maureen was 19 her family moved to 
Oakley, Kansas.&nbsp; On August 20, 1976, she married William D. Brown in 
Colby, to this union they had two children, Chris and Kelly.&nbsp; Maureen 
worked as a CMA/CNA for several years.&nbsp; She was a member of the Weskan 
Bible Church and attended many church activities.&nbsp; She enjoyed cheering 
on the Denver Broncos, reading, crossword puzzles, and dearly loved 
spending time with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.&nbsp;Preceding her in death were her parents; daughter, Kelly Box; and grandson, James Guay.&nbsp;Maureen is survived by her husband; son, Chris (Karren Taylor) Brown 
of Wallace, KS; son-in-law, Rodney Box of Sharon Springs, KS; 7 
grandchildren: Emma Brown, Zackary Box, Briann Box, Nevaeh Brown, 
Bradley Brown, Jaylinn Brown and Jasmine Brown; 2 great grandchildren, 
Joey Guay and Kelly Stone; and many more family and friends.&nbsp;Memorials may be designated to Weskan Bible Church Benevolent Fund 
and may be left at the service or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, 
P.O. Box 278, Goodland, Kansas 67735.&nbsp; Information and condolences 
www.batemanfuneral.com

Maureen Helen Brown

January 2, 1936
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 January 21, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

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 January 21, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

Larry 'Stretch' L. Dyson

Edward Carlyle Herman, 86, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the Main Street Manor in Russell.

Edward was born on March 29, 1935, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Boyd
 and Elsie Merle (Bennett) Herman.&nbsp; His family moved to Sylvan Grove, 
Kansas, where he grew up as a young boy and graduated from Sylvan Grove 
High School in the class of 1953.&nbsp; After high school, he proudly served 
his country by joining the United States Marines.&nbsp; After completing his 
military service, he came back home and met, fell in love and was united
 in marriage to Flossie Ellen Hart on January 29, 1959, in Solomon, 
Kansas.&nbsp; They moved to and lived in Russell, Kansas from 1963 to 1987.&nbsp; 
They moved back to Russell in 2000 and made it their permanent home.&nbsp; He
 worked with the Kansas Department of Transportation as an engineer from
 1963 to 1992.&nbsp; He was a reserve Russell Police Officer and was a member
 of the Topeka American Legion Post #400.&nbsp; He taught Kids Gun Safety 
Classes that he was very active in and enjoyed teaching gun safety to 
children.&nbsp; He enjoyed running, hunting, camping, hiking, being outdoors 
and watching hunting and fishing shows on television.&nbsp; Most of all he 
enjoyed spending quality time with his family.

Surviving family include his wife Ellen of the home and daughter 
Cindy Ramsey and husband Kenny of Hoisington, Kansas and his grandson 
Brian Ramsey and great grandson Shay Ramsey

He was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister Hazel Lee 
Herman. A memorial celebration of Ed’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. 
on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in
 Russel, Kansas.&nbsp; Cremation has been selected by the family and they 
will greet guests before and after the service.&nbsp; Military Honors will be
 presented by the Russell V.F.W. Post 6240 at the mortuary.&nbsp; A private 
burial of the ashes will take place after the service.&nbsp; 


Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the 
funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Edward Carlyle Herman, 86, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the Main Street Manor in Russell.Edward was born on March 29, 1935, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Boyd
 and Elsie Merle (Bennett) Herman.&nbsp; His family moved to Sylvan Grove, 
Kansas, where he grew up as a young boy and graduated from Sylvan Grove 
High School in the class of 1953.&nbsp; After high school, he proudly served 
his country by joining the United States Marines.&nbsp; After completing his 
military service, he came back home and met, fell in love and was united
 in marriage to Flossie Ellen Hart on January 29, 1959, in Solomon, 
Kansas.&nbsp; They moved to and lived in Russell, Kansas from 1963 to 1987.&nbsp; 
They moved back to Russell in 2000 and made it their permanent home.&nbsp; He
 worked with the Kansas Department of Transportation as an engineer from
 1963 to 1992.&nbsp; He was a reserve Russell Police Officer and was a member
 of the Topeka American Legion Post #400.&nbsp; He taught Kids Gun Safety 
Classes that he was very active in and enjoyed teaching gun safety to 
children.&nbsp; He enjoyed running, hunting, camping, hiking, being outdoors 
and watching hunting and fishing shows on television.&nbsp; Most of all he 
enjoyed spending quality time with his family.Surviving family include his wife Ellen of the home and daughter 
Cindy Ramsey and husband Kenny of Hoisington, Kansas and his grandson 
Brian Ramsey and great grandson Shay RamseyHe was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister Hazel Lee 
Herman. A memorial celebration of Ed’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. 
on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in
 Russel, Kansas.&nbsp; Cremation has been selected by the family and they 
will greet guests before and after the service.&nbsp; Military Honors will be
 presented by the Russell V.F.W. Post 6240 at the mortuary.&nbsp; A private 
burial of the ashes will take place after the service.&nbsp; 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the 
funeral service arrangements.

Edward C. Herman

David Kruse was a man whose life was full of love. Jesus loved him – and
 although he couldn’t figure out why, he knew it to be true. He 
suspected that the real reason is that is the way Jesus is – He just 
can’t help but love, and not only David, but you as well. 
David was born January 11, 1944, to Herman and Christina (Knoepfel) in 
Grand Island, Nebraska, and he knew the love of his family including 
sisters Dorothy, Cheryl, Eva and Roselyn. He entered his eternal rest on
 January 18, 2022, due to COVID. He was predeceased by his parents and 
sister Dorothy. 
Growing up he attended Zion Lutheran School in Worms, Nebraska, and then 
attended high school and college at Concordia Teachers College in 
Seward, Nebraska. He taught physical sciences and mathematics at St. 
John’s College in Winfield, Kansas from 1966 until the school closed in 
1986. In Winfield he met Betty Sprehe and they were married June 14,&nbsp; 1970. Betty and David were parents to five adopted children: three sons 
(Craig, Wade and Clint) and two daughters (Tabitha and Wendy), so he 
experienced the love of wife and family. In later years he also was 
loved by ten grandchildren. David graduated from Kansas State University
 with an M.S. degree in physical science teaching and a PhD in physics 
education. 
David and Betty moved to Colby in 1987 where David taught physical 
sciences and computer programming at Colby Community College until his 
retirement in 2012. David was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in 
Colby and served as lay minister, choir director and in the handbell 
choir. 
David enjoyed trees, hiking and learning. He and Betty were blessed to 
take many trips together and visited all 50 states and many foreign 
countries. 
Visitation for friends will be from 3-5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 23, 
2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Funeral services are scheduled for 
11:00 a.m. Monday, January 24, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Colby.


In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Lead a Child or Trinity’s
 bell choir 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>David Kruse was a man whose life was full of love. Jesus loved him – and
 although he couldn’t figure out why, he knew it to be true. He 
suspected that the real reason is that is the way Jesus is – He just 
can’t help but love, and not only David, but you as well. 
David was born January 11, 1944, to Herman and Christina (Knoepfel) in 
Grand Island, Nebraska, and he knew the love of his family including 
sisters Dorothy, Cheryl, Eva and Roselyn. He entered his eternal rest on
 January 18, 2022, due to COVID. He was predeceased by his parents and 
sister Dorothy. 
Growing up he attended Zion Lutheran School in Worms, Nebraska, and then 
attended high school and college at Concordia Teachers College in 
Seward, Nebraska. He taught physical sciences and mathematics at St. 
John’s College in Winfield, Kansas from 1966 until the school closed in 
1986. In Winfield he met Betty Sprehe and they were married June 14,&nbsp; 1970. Betty and David were parents to five adopted children: three sons 
(Craig, Wade and Clint) and two daughters (Tabitha and Wendy), so he 
experienced the love of wife and family. In later years he also was 
loved by ten grandchildren. David graduated from Kansas State University
 with an M.S. degree in physical science teaching and a PhD in physics 
education. 
David and Betty moved to Colby in 1987 where David taught physical 
sciences and computer programming at Colby Community College until his 
retirement in 2012. David was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in 
Colby and served as lay minister, choir director and in the handbell 
choir. 
David enjoyed trees, hiking and learning. He and Betty were blessed to 
take many trips together and visited all 50 states and many foreign 
countries. 
Visitation for friends will be from 3-5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 23, 
2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Funeral services are scheduled for 
11:00 a.m. Monday, January 24, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Colby. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Lead a Child or Trinity’s
 bell choir 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;

David Herman Kruse

Lucille Margaret Jennings, age 96, of Hays, (formerly of Oakley) passed away at her home on January 18, 2022. 
 
Lucille was born June 4, 1925, to Henry and Cora (Daugherty) Tholen in Oakley, KS.&nbsp; She married Leroy Jennings in 1946 in Oakley. 
 
She is survived by five daughters: Jo Ann Jennings, (John Bird) Hays, Mary Gipson, Wichita, Monica Ptacek (Doug), Hutchinson, Elizabeth McWhirt (Terry), Atlanta, GA; Jennifer Fitzgerald (Chris), Olathe, and three sons:&nbsp; Daniel (Amy), Colby, Mark (Debb), Wichita, and Greg (Tammy), Garden Plain; 20 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Loretta Jamison of Oklahoma City, OK. 
 
Preceding her in death were husband, Leroy, sons:&nbsp; Jeffrey, David and Joseph Jennings; grandsons:&nbsp; Jeff Jennings and Myles Jennings; granddaughters:&nbsp; Megan Jennings and Gina Jennings; daughters-in-law:&nbsp; Nancy Jennings and Donna Jennings; and sons-in-law, Richard Coffelt and Wayne Gipson; and great-granddaughter, Laramie Jennings; her brother, Paul Tholen, and sister, Bernice Jackson. 
 
Visitation:&nbsp; 5 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 21, 2022, at Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home.&nbsp; No vigil or wake service will be held.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Oakley with Fr. Luke Thielen officiating.&nbsp; A rosary will be said at 10:00 a.m. before Mass.&nbsp; Interment will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp;

Memorials may be made to MPS Society, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and St. Joseph Cemetery Fund in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748. 
 
Sign the online guestbook at www.kennedykosterfh.com

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 </figure>Lucille Margaret Jennings, age 96, of Hays, (formerly of Oakley) passed away at her home on January 18, 2022. 
 
Lucille was born June 4, 1925, to Henry and Cora (Daugherty) Tholen in Oakley, KS.&nbsp; She married Leroy Jennings in 1946 in Oakley. 
 
She is survived by five daughters: Jo Ann Jennings, (John Bird) Hays, Mary Gipson, Wichita, Monica Ptacek (Doug), Hutchinson, Elizabeth McWhirt (Terry), Atlanta, GA; Jennifer Fitzgerald (Chris), Olathe, and three sons:&nbsp; Daniel (Amy), Colby, Mark (Debb), Wichita, and Greg (Tammy), Garden Plain; 20 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Loretta Jamison of Oklahoma City, OK. 
 
Preceding her in death were husband, Leroy, sons:&nbsp; Jeffrey, David and Joseph Jennings; grandsons:&nbsp; Jeff Jennings and Myles Jennings; granddaughters:&nbsp; Megan Jennings and Gina Jennings; daughters-in-law:&nbsp; Nancy Jennings and Donna Jennings; and sons-in-law, Richard Coffelt and Wayne Gipson; and great-granddaughter, Laramie Jennings; her brother, Paul Tholen, and sister, Bernice Jackson. 
 
Visitation:&nbsp; 5 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 21, 2022, at Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home.&nbsp; No vigil or wake service will be held.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Oakley with Fr. Luke Thielen officiating.&nbsp; A rosary will be said at 10:00 a.m. before Mass.&nbsp; Interment will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to MPS Society, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and St. Joseph Cemetery Fund in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748. 
 
Sign the online guestbook at www.kennedykosterfh.com

Lucille Margaret Jennings

Henry “Butch” Chester Chadwell Jr.&nbsp;passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays,
 Kansas. He was born January 21, 1953, in Laurel, Mississippi. 
He’s one of the originals. Henry was true to himself and believed in 
doing the right thing for the right reason. Henry had many passions and 
skills in his life which included hunting, fishing, golfing, gardening, 
and his favorite; being the greatest “paw paw." Henry “Butch” was never 
shy about telling you how he felt or what he thought, most of them good 
and you never had to question how much he loved his wife Linda, his 
children, grandchildren, and his lifelong friends. He was one of the 
greats, a heart too big. He will be missed more and more each day 
without his presence. He was truly a gift, and those memories will be 
forever cherished.

Survivors include his wife, Linda; his 
children: Chas Chadwell, Toni Beth Vasquez, Eli-Mariah Penka, T. Lauren 
Chadwell, and Lois Nikol Walker.

Services in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601.

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

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 </figure>Henry “Butch” Chester Chadwell Jr.&nbsp;passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays,
 Kansas. He was born January 21, 1953, in Laurel, Mississippi. 
He’s one of the originals. Henry was true to himself and believed in 
doing the right thing for the right reason. Henry had many passions and 
skills in his life which included hunting, fishing, golfing, gardening, 
and his favorite; being the greatest “paw paw." Henry “Butch” was never 
shy about telling you how he felt or what he thought, most of them good 
and you never had to question how much he loved his wife Linda, his 
children, grandchildren, and his lifelong friends. He was one of the 
greats, a heart too big. He will be missed more and more each day 
without his presence. He was truly a gift, and those memories will be 
forever cherished.Survivors include his wife, Linda; his 
children: Chas Chadwell, Toni Beth Vasquez, Eli-Mariah Penka, T. Lauren 
Chadwell, and Lois Nikol Walker.Services in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Henry 'Butch' C. Chadwell Jr.

Carly&nbsp;Marie Mudd, 43, of Colorado&nbsp;Springs, Colorado,&nbsp;peacefully&nbsp;passed away Saturday,&nbsp;January&nbsp;15, 2022, in&nbsp;Colorado Springs&nbsp;with her family by her side. Carly courageously battled medical issues, but sadly it was too much to overcome and she left us much too soon.

Carly was born August 21, 1978, in Great Bend, Kansas. &nbsp;She was one of two daughters&nbsp;born to Carroll and Colleen (Driscoll) Mudd. &nbsp;She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell&nbsp;High School. &nbsp;She moved to Colorado Springs in 2012 with her son to enjoy everything Colorado has to offer. &nbsp;They especially enjoyed spending quality time on Mom and Son Day trips throughout&nbsp;Colorado.

Carly’s surviving family include her&nbsp;son, Collin Mudd of the home; mother, Colleen Mudd of Colorado&nbsp;Springs,&nbsp;Colorado; many Aunts, Uncles and cousins. &nbsp;She&nbsp;was preceded in death by her father and sister Corie Mudd.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday,&nbsp;January 21, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary. &nbsp;The family will be present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday followed by a Vigil and Rosary at 7:00 PM&nbsp;at the mortuary. &nbsp;A private family service will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022. &nbsp;

Condolences&nbsp;may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Carly&nbsp;Marie Mudd, 43, of Colorado&nbsp;Springs, Colorado,&nbsp;peacefully&nbsp;passed away Saturday,&nbsp;January&nbsp;15, 2022, in&nbsp;Colorado Springs&nbsp;with her family by her side. Carly courageously battled medical issues, but sadly it was too much to overcome and she left us much too soon.Carly was born August 21, 1978, in Great Bend, Kansas. &nbsp;She was one of two daughters&nbsp;born to Carroll and Colleen (Driscoll) Mudd. &nbsp;She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell&nbsp;High School. &nbsp;She moved to Colorado Springs in 2012 with her son to enjoy everything Colorado has to offer. &nbsp;They especially enjoyed spending quality time on Mom and Son Day trips throughout&nbsp;Colorado.Carly’s surviving family include her&nbsp;son, Collin Mudd of the home; mother, Colleen Mudd of Colorado&nbsp;Springs,&nbsp;Colorado; many Aunts, Uncles and cousins. &nbsp;She&nbsp;was preceded in death by her father and sister Corie Mudd.Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday,&nbsp;January 21, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary. &nbsp;The family will be present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday followed by a Vigil and Rosary at 7:00 PM&nbsp;at the mortuary. &nbsp;A private family service will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022. &nbsp;Condolences&nbsp;may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Carly Marie Mudd

May 12, 1943
 -
 January 19, 2022

An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Linda-Agnes-Zierlein?obId=23744350#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

May 12, 1943
 -
 January 19, 2022 An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Linda-Agnes-Zierlein?obId=23744350#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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

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 <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>James H. Strine, age 70, of Hays, Kansas, died Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.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 <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>

James H. Strine

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

Michael A. Cowell, age 77, of Hays, Kansas, died Monday, January 17, 2022, at the Norton DSNWK Home. &nbsp;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 <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Michael A. Cowell

Rich E. Thibodeau, age 86, died Wednesday, January119, 2022, at Brookdale Assisted Living Center, Hays, Kansas.

Rich E. Thibodeau, age 86, died Wednesday, January119, 2022, at Brookdale Assisted Living Center, Hays, Kansas.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 <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>

Rich E. Thibodeau

David
 W. Rich, age 62, passed away on Sunday, January 16th, 2022 at the 
Kearny County Hospital in Lakin, Kansas. He was born on January 25th, 
1959 in La Junta, Colorado, the son of DuWayne Elden Rich and Margaret 
Ann (Clark) Fitzpatrick. He was a longtime resident of Deerfield, Kansas
 having moved from Johnson, Kansas in 1969.&nbsp;

On
 January 3rd, 1981 he married Mary Lou Summers in Goodland, Kansas. 
Together they had 8 children.&nbsp;Three Sons- Daniel (Grace) Rich of Windsor
 Colorado, Kevin (Torey) Rich of Downs, Kansas, Billy (Serina) Rich of 
Holcomb, Kansas, Five Daughters- Rebecca (Mike) Chisholm of Aurora, 
Colorado, Kristina (Daniel) Walker of Lakin, Kansas, Beverly (Jeremy) 
Moore of Garden City, Kansas, JoAnn Rich of Jamestown, North Dakota, 
Angela (Paul) Robinson of Denton, Texas.

His most treasured moments were camping and fishing with his 19 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild.

He retired from Berry Tractor after 30 years of service in 2017 and was a diesel mechanic.

He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America and served as a Scout Master for more than 20 years.

He is survived by two sisters- Joyce Rich of Downs, Kansas, and Betty Jo Hampton of Downs, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two Brothers- William Rich and Jimmy Rich.

A
 Graveside memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 
22, 2022, at the Deerfield Cemetery, in Deerfield, Kansas with Rita 
Stockton presiding.&nbsp;

In
 lieu of flowers, donations can be written to Boy Scout&nbsp;Troop&nbsp;#35&nbsp;of 
Lakin, Kansas in the care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 620 N. Main 
St., Garden City, Kansas, 67846.

Inurnment will be in Deerfield Cemetery in Deerfield, Kansas.

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 </figure>David
 W. Rich, age 62, passed away on Sunday, January 16th, 2022 at the 
Kearny County Hospital in Lakin, Kansas. He was born on January 25th, 
1959 in La Junta, Colorado, the son of DuWayne Elden Rich and Margaret 
Ann (Clark) Fitzpatrick. He was a longtime resident of Deerfield, Kansas
 having moved from Johnson, Kansas in 1969.&nbsp;On
 January 3rd, 1981 he married Mary Lou Summers in Goodland, Kansas. 
Together they had 8 children.&nbsp;Three Sons- Daniel (Grace) Rich of Windsor
 Colorado, Kevin (Torey) Rich of Downs, Kansas, Billy (Serina) Rich of 
Holcomb, Kansas, Five Daughters- Rebecca (Mike) Chisholm of Aurora, 
Colorado, Kristina (Daniel) Walker of Lakin, Kansas, Beverly (Jeremy) 
Moore of Garden City, Kansas, JoAnn Rich of Jamestown, North Dakota, 
Angela (Paul) Robinson of Denton, Texas.His most treasured moments were camping and fishing with his 19 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild.He retired from Berry Tractor after 30 years of service in 2017 and was a diesel mechanic.He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America and served as a Scout Master for more than 20 years.He is survived by two sisters- Joyce Rich of Downs, Kansas, and Betty Jo Hampton of Downs, Kansas.He was preceded in death by his parents and two Brothers- William Rich and Jimmy Rich.A
 Graveside memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 
22, 2022, at the Deerfield Cemetery, in Deerfield, Kansas with Rita 
Stockton presiding.&nbsp;There will be no calling times.In
 lieu of flowers, donations can be written to Boy Scout&nbsp;Troop&nbsp;#35&nbsp;of 
Lakin, Kansas in the care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 620 N. Main 
St., Garden City, Kansas, 67846.Inurnment will be in Deerfield Cemetery in Deerfield, Kansas.

David W. Rich

Lucille Margaret Jennings, age 96, of Hays, (formerly of Oakley) passed away at her home on January 18, 2022.

Visitation: 5 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 21, 2022, at 
Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home. No vigil or wake service will be held. 
Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, at St. 
Joseph's Catholic Church, Oakley with Fr. Luke Thielen officiating. A 
rosary will be said at 10:00 a.m. before Mass. Interment will follow in 
St. Joseph Cemetery. 

Memorials may be made to MPS, St. Joseph's Catholic
 Church, and St. Joseph Cemetery Fund in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral 
Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748.

Sign the online guestbook at www.kennedykosterfh.com

Lucille Margaret Jennings, age 96, of Hays, (formerly of Oakley) passed away at her home on January 18, 2022.A complete obituary is pending.Visitation: 5 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 21, 2022, at 
Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home. No vigil or wake service will be held. 
Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, at St. 
Joseph's Catholic Church, Oakley with Fr. Luke Thielen officiating. A 
rosary will be said at 10:00 a.m. before Mass. Interment will follow in 
St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be made to MPS, St. Joseph's Catholic
 Church, and St. Joseph Cemetery Fund in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral 
Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748.Sign the online guestbook at www.kennedykosterfh.com

Ray Dobson, 86, Hays, was swept up by angels on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, to go to his eternal home to be with Jesus.

He was born January 24, 1935, in 
Mulhall, Oklahoma, the son of Arthur L. and Mildred (Kendall) Dobson.&nbsp; 
Ray served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.&nbsp; He was an 
over-the-road truck driver for Airco.&nbsp; On April 11, 1953, he was united 
in marriage to Gail Goble in Plainville, and they celebrated 68 years of
 marriage.&nbsp; His memberships included Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church
 and the Hays American Legion Post #173.&nbsp; Ray was hard-working, 
patriotic, and enjoyed fishing, camping, and playing cards.&nbsp; He 
possessed a strong faith in the Lord and was a loving husband, father, 
and grandfather.

Survivors include his wife Gail of 
Hays, a son: Marty Dobson and wife Pam of Derby, four daughters: Julie 
Rupp and husband Ken of Hays, Stacey Brenner and husband David of Great 
Bend, Tracey Snodgrass and husband Scott of Newton, and Amy Webb and 
husband David of Lindsborg, three brothers: Terry Dobson and wife Leah 
of North Augusta, SC, Larry Dobson and wife Joan of Plainville, and Jim 
Dobson-Kelley and Ivan of St. Miguel, Mexico, 10 grandchildren, 22 great
 grandchildren, and one great-great grandson.

He was preceded in death by his 
parents, a brother: Melvin Dobson, and three sisters: Mary Ann Budig, 
Betty Jo Copper, and Maxine Gosvenor.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church, with 
Pastor Jason Murray officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Fort Hays 
Memorial Gardens with military honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor 
Guard.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 on Monday at Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 9:00 am until service time on 
Tuesday at the church.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to Cornerstone Southern 
Baptist Church.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Ray may be shared with the 
family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Ray Dobson, 86, Hays, was swept up by angels on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, to go to his eternal home to be with Jesus.He was born January 24, 1935, in 
Mulhall, Oklahoma, the son of Arthur L. and Mildred (Kendall) Dobson.&nbsp; 
Ray served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.&nbsp; He was an 
over-the-road truck driver for Airco.&nbsp; On April 11, 1953, he was united 
in marriage to Gail Goble in Plainville, and they celebrated 68 years of
 marriage.&nbsp; His memberships included Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church
 and the Hays American Legion Post #173.&nbsp; Ray was hard-working, 
patriotic, and enjoyed fishing, camping, and playing cards.&nbsp; He 
possessed a strong faith in the Lord and was a loving husband, father, 
and grandfather.Survivors include his wife Gail of 
Hays, a son: Marty Dobson and wife Pam of Derby, four daughters: Julie 
Rupp and husband Ken of Hays, Stacey Brenner and husband David of Great 
Bend, Tracey Snodgrass and husband Scott of Newton, and Amy Webb and 
husband David of Lindsborg, three brothers: Terry Dobson and wife Leah 
of North Augusta, SC, Larry Dobson and wife Joan of Plainville, and Jim 
Dobson-Kelley and Ivan of St. Miguel, Mexico, 10 grandchildren, 22 great
 grandchildren, and one great-great grandson.He was preceded in death by his 
parents, a brother: Melvin Dobson, and three sisters: Mary Ann Budig, 
Betty Jo Copper, and Maxine Gosvenor.Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church, with 
Pastor Jason Murray officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Fort Hays 
Memorial Gardens with military honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor 
Guard.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 on Monday at Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 9:00 am until service time on 
Tuesday at the church.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Cornerstone Southern 
Baptist Church.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Ray may be shared with the 
family at www.haysmemorial.com

Ray Dobson

Norton resident Steven Gibson passed away Monday, January 17, 2022,&nbsp; at the St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO at the age of 64.

He was born January 3, 1958, in Denver, CO the son of Joseph and Reta Lee (Douglass) Gibson.

Steven was united in marriage to Ellen Ayers on June 16, 1989, in Austin, TX. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include his mother Reta Griffin of Phillipsburg; 
son Duane A. Edington and wife Candis of Warrensburg, MO; a daughter 
Tanya M. Gottschalk of Logan, KS; brothers Douglas Gibson and wife 
Colleen of Greenville, TN and Bob Gibson and wife Linda of Kensington, 
KS; a sister Debra Obermiller and husband Gary of Arapahoe, NE; and 7 
grandchildren.

Funeral services are pending with Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Norton resident Steven Gibson passed away Monday, January 17, 2022,&nbsp; at the St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO at the age of 64.He was born January 3, 1958, in Denver, CO the son of Joseph and Reta Lee (Douglass) Gibson.Steven was united in marriage to Ellen Ayers on June 16, 1989, in Austin, TX. She survives of the home.Other survivors include his mother Reta Griffin of Phillipsburg; 
son Duane A. Edington and wife Candis of Warrensburg, MO; a daughter 
Tanya M. Gottschalk of Logan, KS; brothers Douglas Gibson and wife 
Colleen of Greenville, TN and Bob Gibson and wife Linda of Kensington, 
KS; a sister Debra Obermiller and husband Gary of Arapahoe, NE; and 7 
grandchildren.Funeral services are pending with Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Steven Gibson

Markus Robert Loney, Plainville, KS, passed away all too soon on 
December 31, 2021, in Plainville, at the young age of 26. He was born on
 August 11, 1995, to Douglas and Malynda (Adam) Loney in Rogers, 
Arkansas.
 Shortly after Markus was born, the family relocated to Plainville 
where he spent the vast majority of his life. Those that know Markus, 
know he had autism. This never stopped Markus; he attended Plainville 
High School and graduated with honors in 2014. He was also a part of the
 Larks Special Olympics. Markus’s favorite place to be was the Topeka 
Zoo, and a close second was any car ride with his Grandpa Ken. He loved 
being with his family and was always excited to go on a family vacation 
or do any family activity. He had many interests, some of which included
 sports like the Chiefs and Royals, playing Super Mario, and celebrating
 EVERY holiday. He was always so excited to celebrate something - 
especially his birthday. Markus was very proud of his rare coin and 
money collection, although as much as he loved collecting them, any time
 he saw a donation box of any kind he was trying to fill it with 
whatever money he had with him!
 Markus was a funny, kind, and selfless person. He brought a positive
 light and awareness to autism, showing us that you could always live 
your life to the fullest, celebrate every day, and love one another 
selflessly.
 He is survived by his parents, Doug and Malynda Loney of Plainville,
 KS; siblings, Christopher Loney of Plainville, KS, and MaKayla Loney 
(Kobe Spiess) of Plainville, KS; grandparents, Ken Adam of Plainville, 
KS, Ellen Loney of Apache Junction, AZ; and many aunts, uncles, cousins,
 and friends.
 Markus joins in his heavenly home, his grandmother, Susan (Wells) Adam; grandfather, Robert R. Loney; and uncle, John Adam.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 22, 
2022, at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. 
Inurnment will follow in Plainville Cemetery.
 Memorials are suggested to a place that Markus donated to as much as
 he could, whenever he could, the Gage Park Topeka Zoo, and may be sent 
in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS
 67663.

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 </figure>Markus Robert Loney, Plainville, KS, passed away all too soon on 
December 31, 2021, in Plainville, at the young age of 26. He was born on
 August 11, 1995, to Douglas and Malynda (Adam) Loney in Rogers, 
Arkansas.
 Shortly after Markus was born, the family relocated to Plainville 
where he spent the vast majority of his life. Those that know Markus, 
know he had autism. This never stopped Markus; he attended Plainville 
High School and graduated with honors in 2014. He was also a part of the
 Larks Special Olympics. Markus’s favorite place to be was the Topeka 
Zoo, and a close second was any car ride with his Grandpa Ken. He loved 
being with his family and was always excited to go on a family vacation 
or do any family activity. He had many interests, some of which included
 sports like the Chiefs and Royals, playing Super Mario, and celebrating
 EVERY holiday. He was always so excited to celebrate something - 
especially his birthday. Markus was very proud of his rare coin and 
money collection, although as much as he loved collecting them, any time
 he saw a donation box of any kind he was trying to fill it with 
whatever money he had with him!
 Markus was a funny, kind, and selfless person. He brought a positive
 light and awareness to autism, showing us that you could always live 
your life to the fullest, celebrate every day, and love one another 
selflessly.
 He is survived by his parents, Doug and Malynda Loney of Plainville,
 KS; siblings, Christopher Loney of Plainville, KS, and MaKayla Loney 
(Kobe Spiess) of Plainville, KS; grandparents, Ken Adam of Plainville, 
KS, Ellen Loney of Apache Junction, AZ; and many aunts, uncles, cousins,
 and friends.
 Markus joins in his heavenly home, his grandmother, Susan (Wells) Adam; grandfather, Robert R. Loney; and uncle, John Adam.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 22, 
2022, at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. 
Inurnment will follow in Plainville Cemetery.
 Memorials are suggested to a place that Markus donated to as much as
 he could, whenever he could, the Gage Park Topeka Zoo, and may be sent 
in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS
 67663.

Markus Robert Loney

Thomas “Tom” Neil Keener, 70, passed away January 16, 2022, at Wesley
 Medical Center in Wichita. He was born on January 10, 1952 at 
Baltimore, Maryland, to Ray &amp; Shirley Keener. He married Cheryl Gaye
 Keener on April 1, 1984, at Larned.&nbsp; She died February 21, 2020.

A Great Bend resident for many years, Thomas held various jobs in 
Great Bend over the years. He was a roughneck in the oilfield, a meat 
processor at Ellinwood Packing Plant and a machinist and welder at GBI.

Survivors include, two sons, Chris Keener and wife Ecco, and Kevin 
Keener all of Great Bend; two grandchildren, Jonathan P. and Temperance 
N. Keener; and a brother, Mike Keener of Baltimore, Maryland. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Cheryl Keener; one sister 
and several brothers.

Per Tom’s wishes, there will be no viewing or services as cremation 
has taken place. Memorials have been designated to the Thomas Keener 
Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Thomas “Tom” Neil Keener, 70, passed away January 16, 2022, at Wesley
 Medical Center in Wichita. He was born on January 10, 1952 at 
Baltimore, Maryland, to Ray &amp; Shirley Keener. He married Cheryl Gaye
 Keener on April 1, 1984, at Larned.&nbsp; She died February 21, 2020.A Great Bend resident for many years, Thomas held various jobs in 
Great Bend over the years. He was a roughneck in the oilfield, a meat 
processor at Ellinwood Packing Plant and a machinist and welder at GBI.Survivors include, two sons, Chris Keener and wife Ecco, and Kevin 
Keener all of Great Bend; two grandchildren, Jonathan P. and Temperance 
N. Keener; and a brother, Mike Keener of Baltimore, Maryland. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Cheryl Keener; one sister 
and several brothers.Per Tom’s wishes, there will be no viewing or services as cremation 
has taken place. Memorials have been designated to the Thomas Keener 
Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Thomas 'Tom' Neil Keener

Garold D. “Butch” Stockman, 75, of Colby, died Monday, January 17, 2022,
 at Citizens Medical Center, in Colby. He was born in Dodge City, KS, on
 June 22, 1946, to Albert and Myrtle Leona (Green) Stockman. Butch 
graduated from Dodge City High School in 1964 and after graduation 
joined the United States Army, where he served in Germany as a Tank 
Commander. After his time in the service, Butch returned to Dodge City, 
where he married Linda Gerstner on September 20, 1969. There he worked 
for Stewart Plumbing until 1983, when the family moved to Colby, KS. 
Butch worked for Western Sprinklers and later Denny’s Auto. Butch loved 
working with his hands and in his spare time he enjoyed wood working, 
iron work, working on and rebuilding cars, and racing go-carts. 
Butch was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Leona Stockman. 
He is survived by his wife Linda; children, Shawn (Amy) Stockman, 
Shanann (Damon) Belshe and Andrew (Ashley) Breese; brother Leroy 
Stockman; sister Carol Gillette; 11 grandchildren, Eryn (Fernando) 
Martinez, Brynne Stockman, Taylor Stockman; Tavean, Dalton, Bryce and 
Brent Belshe, Noemi Guiterez and Talon and Trace Breese and great 
grandchildren, Ayden and Viviana Martinez and Lane Belshe. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Friday, at the Mortuary, 
with burial in Beulah Cemetery, Colby. 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>Garold D. “Butch” Stockman, 75, of Colby, died Monday, January 17, 2022,
 at Citizens Medical Center, in Colby. He was born in Dodge City, KS, on
 June 22, 1946, to Albert and Myrtle Leona (Green) Stockman. Butch 
graduated from Dodge City High School in 1964 and after graduation 
joined the United States Army, where he served in Germany as a Tank 
Commander. After his time in the service, Butch returned to Dodge City, 
where he married Linda Gerstner on September 20, 1969. There he worked 
for Stewart Plumbing until 1983, when the family moved to Colby, KS. 
Butch worked for Western Sprinklers and later Denny’s Auto. Butch loved 
working with his hands and in his spare time he enjoyed wood working, 
iron work, working on and rebuilding cars, and racing go-carts. 
Butch was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Leona Stockman. 
He is survived by his wife Linda; children, Shawn (Amy) Stockman, 
Shanann (Damon) Belshe and Andrew (Ashley) Breese; brother Leroy 
Stockman; sister Carol Gillette; 11 grandchildren, Eryn (Fernando) 
Martinez, Brynne Stockman, Taylor Stockman; Tavean, Dalton, Bryce and 
Brent Belshe, Noemi Guiterez and Talon and Trace Breese and great 
grandchildren, Ayden and Viviana Martinez and Lane Belshe. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Friday, at the Mortuary, 
with burial in Beulah Cemetery, Colby. For information or condolences 
visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Garold 'Butch' Dean Stockman

Earl L. Chesney, 71, of Natoma, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at the Redbud Village in Plainville, Kansas.

Earl was born May 27, 1950, in Hays, Kansas. He was one of five sons 
born to Home Bruce and Eileen (Meyers) Chesney.&nbsp; He grew up in Natoma 
and graduated from Natoma High School.

Earl served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.&nbsp; After his tour of duty, he returned to the Natoma area.

Earl worked with his brothers helping local farmers as a farmhand.&nbsp; 
He enjoyed being outdoors, riding four wheelers with his nieces and 
doing crossword puzzles.

Earl’s surviving family include his brother, Larry Chesney of Natoma,
 Kansas; four nieces and two nephews.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his 
parents and brothers Bruce Chesney, Everett Chesney and Ronald Chesney.

Celebration of Earl’s Life will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 
21, 2022, at the United Methodist Church of Natoma.&nbsp; The family will be 
greeting friends after the service. A private burial will take place at 
the Survey Cemetery. &nbsp;

Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Earl L. Chesney, 71, of Natoma, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at the Redbud Village in Plainville, Kansas.Earl was born May 27, 1950, in Hays, Kansas. He was one of five sons 
born to Home Bruce and Eileen (Meyers) Chesney.&nbsp; He grew up in Natoma 
and graduated from Natoma High School.Earl served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.&nbsp; After his tour of duty, he returned to the Natoma area.Earl worked with his brothers helping local farmers as a farmhand.&nbsp; 
He enjoyed being outdoors, riding four wheelers with his nieces and 
doing crossword puzzles.Earl’s surviving family include his brother, Larry Chesney of Natoma,
 Kansas; four nieces and two nephews.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his 
parents and brothers Bruce Chesney, Everett Chesney and Ronald Chesney.Celebration of Earl’s Life will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 
21, 2022, at the United Methodist Church of Natoma.&nbsp; The family will be 
greeting friends after the service. A private burial will take place at 
the Survey Cemetery. &nbsp;Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Earl L. Chesney

Norma Jeane (Nickel) Hodge, 96, passed away January 13, 2022, at the 
Graham County Hospital, Hill City, KS. She was born July 4, 1925, on her
 grandparents' farm near Axtell, Nebraska in Kearney County to Hans 
Casper Nickel and Laura Mary (Laue) Nickel.

The youngest child, Jeane was a firecracker. When Jeane was two 
years old, she fell out of a two story window breaking her leg. She was 
the extra farm hand when growing up on the family farm six miles south 
of Kearney, Nebraska. She attended country school and passed her 
promotion test to enter Kearney High. This is when she changed to her 
first name, Norma, for there were too many “Jean's”. Norma lived in 
boarding houses throughout her high school years, and this made her a 
strong and independent woman. During high school, she earned spending 
money working at Brown McDonald's and J.C. Penney's. After graduating in
 1943, she worked at an air parts factory making parts for the war.

Norma met Warren H. Hodge during this time, and they were united
 in marriage on March 18, 1944. They spent 42 years together until his 
death in 1986. Moving to 'God Forsaken Kansas' as her dad always told 
her, they lived in McPherson and Oberlin, KS before settling in 
Phillipsburg, KS. To this union four children were born: Norman Dee, Rex
 Eugene, Lonnie Lee, and Jnell Sue.

Norma was a seamstress and worked out of her home until moving 
her business to the back room of Dorothy's Fabric store. When PHS girls 
needed a pep skirt she made it. In 1966, she began working at the 
Prairie Haven nursing home in Kensington, KS as the administrative 
assistant where she remained until retirement.

Norma had a sharp mind and amble hands. She loved to dance, 
knit, crochet, cross stitch, bead nativity ornaments, quilt, play skipbo
 and work in her flower garden. Just about anything she wanted to do, 
she did it! She was a member of the Phillipsburg First Christian Church,
 American Legion Aux. 166, Veterans of Foreign Wars Aux. and Rebekah's.

Education was very important to Norma; she made sure all her 
children finished high school. All three of her sons served in the 
military of which she was extremely proud. Finally, Norma's quote about 
children, “When they're little they step on your toes and when they get 
older they step on your heart!”

She was preceded in death by her husband Warren and son Rex, her
 parents, sisters and brother Bernice Murrish, Dietrich Nickel, and 
Louise Fritz.

Norma is survived by son Norman (Janice) Topeka, KS, 
daughter-in-law UL Son Hodge, Farmington MN, son Lonnie (Corazon) 
Norfork, VA and daughter Jnell (Carl) Conkey, Edmond, KS. Grandchildren 
Christopher, Scott, Timothy, Garran Hodge, James Oliver, Stephanie 
Howlett, Jaya Hodge, Brooks Hodge, Adam and Ian Conkey, 15 great 
grandchildren and 1great great grandchild. Brother-in-law Bobbie (Norma)
 Hodge, Salina, KS. Companion Snowball, nieces, nephews, cousins, and 
dear loving friends.

Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1642608273586.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>Norma Jeane (Nickel) Hodge, 96, passed away January 13, 2022, at the 
Graham County Hospital, Hill City, KS. She was born July 4, 1925, on her
 grandparents' farm near Axtell, Nebraska in Kearney County to Hans 
Casper Nickel and Laura Mary (Laue) Nickel.The youngest child, Jeane was a firecracker. When Jeane was two 
years old, she fell out of a two story window breaking her leg. She was 
the extra farm hand when growing up on the family farm six miles south 
of Kearney, Nebraska. She attended country school and passed her 
promotion test to enter Kearney High. This is when she changed to her 
first name, Norma, for there were too many “Jean's”. Norma lived in 
boarding houses throughout her high school years, and this made her a 
strong and independent woman. During high school, she earned spending 
money working at Brown McDonald's and J.C. Penney's. After graduating in
 1943, she worked at an air parts factory making parts for the war.Norma met Warren H. Hodge during this time, and they were united
 in marriage on March 18, 1944. They spent 42 years together until his 
death in 1986. Moving to 'God Forsaken Kansas' as her dad always told 
her, they lived in McPherson and Oberlin, KS before settling in 
Phillipsburg, KS. To this union four children were born: Norman Dee, Rex
 Eugene, Lonnie Lee, and Jnell Sue.Norma was a seamstress and worked out of her home until moving 
her business to the back room of Dorothy's Fabric store. When PHS girls 
needed a pep skirt she made it. In 1966, she began working at the 
Prairie Haven nursing home in Kensington, KS as the administrative 
assistant where she remained until retirement.Norma had a sharp mind and amble hands. She loved to dance, 
knit, crochet, cross stitch, bead nativity ornaments, quilt, play skipbo
 and work in her flower garden. Just about anything she wanted to do, 
she did it! She was a member of the Phillipsburg First Christian Church,
 American Legion Aux. 166, Veterans of Foreign Wars Aux. and Rebekah's.Education was very important to Norma; she made sure all her 
children finished high school. All three of her sons served in the 
military of which she was extremely proud. Finally, Norma's quote about 
children, “When they're little they step on your toes and when they get 
older they step on your heart!”She was preceded in death by her husband Warren and son Rex, her
 parents, sisters and brother Bernice Murrish, Dietrich Nickel, and 
Louise Fritz.Norma is survived by son Norman (Janice) Topeka, KS, 
daughter-in-law UL Son Hodge, Farmington MN, son Lonnie (Corazon) 
Norfork, VA and daughter Jnell (Carl) Conkey, Edmond, KS. Grandchildren 
Christopher, Scott, Timothy, Garran Hodge, James Oliver, Stephanie 
Howlett, Jaya Hodge, Brooks Hodge, Adam and Ian Conkey, 15 great 
grandchildren and 1great great grandchild. Brother-in-law Bobbie (Norma)
 Hodge, Salina, KS. Companion Snowball, nieces, nephews, cousins, and 
dear loving friends.Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Norma Hodge

Jenna Lyn King, 35, passed away January 16, 2022, in Geneseo, Kan. 
She was born on June 9, 1986, in Great Bend, to John &amp; Cynthia 
(Ferguson) King.

Jenna was of the Christian faith. She was a collector of many 
different things and has been known to go dumpster diving for what she 
was in search of. She was passionate about listening to music of all 
kinds. Jenna was always a free spirit and loved her family with all her 
heart, in turn they loved her very deeply as well. Jenna was known as 
Punky by her family members.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Survivors include, her sons, Blaine Ramos and Jaxson Stanley both of 
Great Bend; her father, John King of Great Bend; her mother, Cynthia 
King of Salina; two brothers, Jacob King and Jeremy King; two sisters, 
Justina Yott of Hoisington and Joni Margheim and fiancé Jason Smith of 
Salina; her grandmother, Bobbi King; her long time companion, Michael 
Mickle; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her 
grandparents, Wayne King, Bryce and Joann Clark, Forrest Ferguson; and 
her father figure, Doran Margheim.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place and services
 are pending with Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to
 Jenna King Expense Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO 
Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Jenna Lyn King, 35, passed away January 16, 2022, in Geneseo, Kan. 
She was born on June 9, 1986, in Great Bend, to John &amp; Cynthia 
(Ferguson) King.Jenna was of the Christian faith. She was a collector of many 
different things and has been known to go dumpster diving for what she 
was in search of. She was passionate about listening to music of all 
kinds. Jenna was always a free spirit and loved her family with all her 
heart, in turn they loved her very deeply as well. Jenna was known as 
Punky by her family members.&nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include, her sons, Blaine Ramos and Jaxson Stanley both of 
Great Bend; her father, John King of Great Bend; her mother, Cynthia 
King of Salina; two brothers, Jacob King and Jeremy King; two sisters, 
Justina Yott of Hoisington and Joni Margheim and fiancé Jason Smith of 
Salina; her grandmother, Bobbi King; her long time companion, Michael 
Mickle; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her 
grandparents, Wayne King, Bryce and Joann Clark, Forrest Ferguson; and 
her father figure, Doran Margheim.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place and services
 are pending with Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to
 Jenna King Expense Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO 
Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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