Norris Cole, age 70, of Hays, Kansas 
passed away Friday, February 25, 2022, at Redbud Village Nursing Care in 
Plainville, Kansas. Norris was born February 14, 1952, in Norton, Kansas,&nbsp; to Neale and Shirley (Glass) Cole. He graduated from Hays High in 1970. 
On February 10, 1971, he married Darlene B. Venneberg in Hays.

Norris worked for the family business 
Cole Standard Service in Hays then started driving water and acid trucks
 in the oil patch for several years. He then worked as a Fed-Ex Ground 
driver and route owner and finished his working career at Fort Hays 
State University. At Fort Hays he worked in the residential life 
custodial department and the at the chemistry department as a 
storekeeper. Norris was a proud US Marine veteran who served in Vietnam.
 His family was extremely important to him, and he enjoyed boating and 
camping with as much family as possible. He was a member of Immaculate 
Heart of Mary Church, Hays.

Norris is survived by his wife of 51 
years, Darlene of Hays; two daughters, Tammy Winters (Tom) of Plainville
 and Melanie Cole of Hays; a brother, Aaron Cole (Linda) of Russell; two
 sisters, Elaine Melton of Vicksburg, MS and Cinda Cole of Hays as well 
as six grandchildren, Dani Hartung (Ivan), Bailey Frasier (Kyle), Sister
 Mary Francesca Winters, Triton Cole (Alexa), Greg Cole (Megan) and 
Marina Valencia.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Nealene Cart Billau and a beloved son-in-law, Antonio Valencia.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM 
Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays with 
Fr. Nick Parker officiating. Burial with Military Honors courtesy of the
 Hays VFW Post 9076 Honor Guard, The E.A. Schumacher Marine Corps League
 and the American Legion Riders Chapter 173 will follow in St. Joseph 
Cemetery, Hays.

Visitation will be Wednesday, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

A combined parish vigil and rosary service will be 7:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hays VFW Honor Guard, Redbud Village or Hospice at HaysMed.

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

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 </figure>Norris Cole, age 70, of Hays, Kansas 
passed away Friday, February 25, 2022, at Redbud Village Nursing Care in 
Plainville, Kansas. Norris was born February 14, 1952, in Norton, Kansas,&nbsp; to Neale and Shirley (Glass) Cole. He graduated from Hays High in 1970. 
On February 10, 1971, he married Darlene B. Venneberg in Hays.Norris worked for the family business 
Cole Standard Service in Hays then started driving water and acid trucks
 in the oil patch for several years. He then worked as a Fed-Ex Ground 
driver and route owner and finished his working career at Fort Hays 
State University. At Fort Hays he worked in the residential life 
custodial department and the at the chemistry department as a 
storekeeper. Norris was a proud US Marine veteran who served in Vietnam.
 His family was extremely important to him, and he enjoyed boating and 
camping with as much family as possible. He was a member of Immaculate 
Heart of Mary Church, Hays.Norris is survived by his wife of 51 
years, Darlene of Hays; two daughters, Tammy Winters (Tom) of Plainville
 and Melanie Cole of Hays; a brother, Aaron Cole (Linda) of Russell; two
 sisters, Elaine Melton of Vicksburg, MS and Cinda Cole of Hays as well 
as six grandchildren, Dani Hartung (Ivan), Bailey Frasier (Kyle), Sister
 Mary Francesca Winters, Triton Cole (Alexa), Greg Cole (Megan) and 
Marina Valencia.He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Nealene Cart Billau and a beloved son-in-law, Antonio Valencia.Funeral services will be 10:30 AM 
Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays with 
Fr. Nick Parker officiating. Burial with Military Honors courtesy of the
 Hays VFW Post 9076 Honor Guard, The E.A. Schumacher Marine Corps League
 and the American Legion Riders Chapter 173 will follow in St. Joseph 
Cemetery, Hays.Visitation will be Wednesday, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.A combined parish vigil and rosary service will be 7:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral chapel.Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hays VFW Honor Guard, Redbud Village or Hospice at HaysMed.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Norris Cole

Aquina Rajewski, age 94, of Vincent, Kansas, died Saturday, February 26, at her home on the farm.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.&nbsp; A complete obituary is pending.

Aquina Rajewski, age 94, of Vincent, Kansas, died Saturday, February 26, at her home on the farm.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.&nbsp; A complete obituary is pending.

Aquina Rajewski

Julia Mancillas, age 85, passed away at the Wallace County Community 
Care Center in Sharon Springs, Kansas on February 24, 2022. She was born
 in Nayarit, Mexico to Tranquilino and Ramona Limon Ruiz on April 12, 
1936.

In 1956, Julia married Leocadio Mancillas Flores in Nayarit, Mexico. He passed way in 2002.

Julia was a member of St. Anthony’s of Padua in Leoti, Kansas.

Survivors include, six children; Domingo Mancillas of Leoti, Kansas, 
Asension Mancillas of North Carolina, Audon Mancillas of Mexico, Tranky 
Mancillas of Dighton, Kansas, Conception Mancillas of Leoti, Kansas, 
Grisel Mancillas of Leoti, Kansas, 29 grandchildren, 32 
great-grandchildren, and 9 great great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one daughter, 
Augustina Murillo, and two sons, Anselmo Mancillas, and Juan Mancillas.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 28, at 10:00 a.m. 
at St. Anthony’s of Padua church in Leoti, Kansas with Father Tim Hickey
 presiding. Vigil services will be held on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at 
7:00 p.m. at the Price and Sons Funeral Home at Fourth and J St. in 
Leoti, Kansas.

Visitation will be on Saturday, February 26 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00
 p.m. and on Sunday, February 27 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the 
Price and Sons Funeral home at forth and J St. in Leoti, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to the Julia Mancillas Memorial in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral home; PO Box 16, Leoti, Kansas 67861.

Julia Mancillas, age 85, passed away at the Wallace County Community 
Care Center in Sharon Springs, Kansas on February 24, 2022. She was born
 in Nayarit, Mexico to Tranquilino and Ramona Limon Ruiz on April 12, 
1936.In 1956, Julia married Leocadio Mancillas Flores in Nayarit, Mexico. He passed way in 2002.Julia was a member of St. Anthony’s of Padua in Leoti, Kansas.Survivors include, six children; Domingo Mancillas of Leoti, Kansas, 
Asension Mancillas of North Carolina, Audon Mancillas of Mexico, Tranky 
Mancillas of Dighton, Kansas, Conception Mancillas of Leoti, Kansas, 
Grisel Mancillas of Leoti, Kansas, 29 grandchildren, 32 
great-grandchildren, and 9 great great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one daughter, 
Augustina Murillo, and two sons, Anselmo Mancillas, and Juan Mancillas.Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 28, at 10:00 a.m. 
at St. Anthony’s of Padua church in Leoti, Kansas with Father Tim Hickey
 presiding. Vigil services will be held on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at 
7:00 p.m. at the Price and Sons Funeral Home at Fourth and J St. in 
Leoti, Kansas.Visitation will be on Saturday, February 26 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00
 p.m. and on Sunday, February 27 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the 
Price and Sons Funeral home at forth and J St. in Leoti, Kansas.Memorials may be made to the Julia Mancillas Memorial in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral home; PO Box 16, Leoti, Kansas 67861.

Julia Mancillas

John McMillin, age 82, of Hays, Kansas, died Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Cedar Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas.

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

John McMillin, age 82, of Hays, Kansas, died Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Cedar Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas.Services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas.

John McMillin

Elmer Lamaster, 88, died Thursday, February 24, 2022, at the Morton 
County Hospital in Elkhart, Kansas. He was born March 14, 1933, in 
Gate, Oklahoma. 
Elmer served in the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in 1955
 from the United States Army. After he returned home, he drove truck for
 Robertson Tank Service, farmed, and retired in 2010 from Elkhart Co-op.
 He enjoyed raising dogs, chickens and rabbits. Elmer attended 
Hillcrest Baptist Church and was a member of the VFW Point Rock Post 
#3162, which he proudly served on the Honor Guard. 
Elmer is survived by his partner and friend, Viola Dunsworth of Elkhart;
 sons, Ron Lamaster of Leoti and Calvin Lamaster of Rolla; 
grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 
Elmer is preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Delbert Lamaster. 
Funeral service will be held Monday, February 28, 2022, at 2:00 PM at 
Hillcrest Baptist Church in Elkhart with Pastor Terrell Giddens 
officiating. Interment will follow at the Elkhart Cemetery in Elkhart 
with military rites conducted by VFW Point Rock Post #3162.

 Memorial 
contributions may be given to Hillcrest Baptist Church or Kansas Honor 
Flight, Inc. in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, KS  
67950.  Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Elmer Lamaster, 88, died Thursday, February 24, 2022, at the Morton 
County Hospital in Elkhart, Kansas. He was born March 14, 1933, in 
Gate, Oklahoma. 
Elmer served in the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in 1955
 from the United States Army. After he returned home, he drove truck for
 Robertson Tank Service, farmed, and retired in 2010 from Elkhart Co-op.
 He enjoyed raising dogs, chickens and rabbits. Elmer attended 
Hillcrest Baptist Church and was a member of the VFW Point Rock Post 
#3162, which he proudly served on the Honor Guard. 
Elmer is survived by his partner and friend, Viola Dunsworth of Elkhart;
 sons, Ron Lamaster of Leoti and Calvin Lamaster of Rolla; 
grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 
Elmer is preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Delbert Lamaster. 
Funeral service will be held Monday, February 28, 2022, at 2:00 PM at 
Hillcrest Baptist Church in Elkhart with Pastor Terrell Giddens 
officiating. Interment will follow at the Elkhart Cemetery in Elkhart 
with military rites conducted by VFW Point Rock Post #3162. Memorial 
contributions may be given to Hillcrest Baptist Church or Kansas Honor 
Flight, Inc. in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, KS 
67950. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Elmer Lamaster

Maurice Alvin “Morris” Yarmer, 67, of Russell, Kansas and formerly of
 Galatia, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at the Hays 
Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Maurice was born October 28, 1954, in Great Bend, Kansas. He was the 
son of Milton A. and Mary Agnes (Gleissner) Yarmer.&nbsp; He grew up on the 
family farm north of Galatia.&nbsp; He graduated from Hoisington High School 
in the Class of ‘72.

Maurice was united in marriage to Julia “Julie” Lee on April 23, 
1988, in Milberger, Kansas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three children;
 Justin, Neil and Sara.&nbsp; They made their home on the family farm north 
of Galatia.

Maurice was a Farmer and Rancher his whole life.&nbsp; When he was 
younger, he enjoyed combine demolition derby and drag racing.&nbsp; Maurice 
also did contract labor for John Deere painting their equipment.&nbsp; &nbsp;As 
the years went on Maurice worked hard to grow the family farm while 
marketing hay in his free time.&nbsp; Building relationships with people 
along the way was one thing he did best.&nbsp; Maurice was also very strong 
in his faith and was a member of the Fellowship of Faith Church in Great
 Bend.&nbsp; He found peace in spending quiet time with God at the farm when 
he could not make it to church.&nbsp; The thing that Maurice enjoyed the most
 was driving around the farm looking at the crops and cattle.&nbsp; He would 
soak in every bit of progress they had accomplished.

Surviving family includes his wife of 33 years, Julie of the home; 
daughter, Sara Simoneau (Shay) of Damar, Kansas; sons, Justin Yarmer 
(Natalie) of Russell, Kansas and Neil Yarmer (Teryn) of Russell, Kansas;
 nine grandchildren, Savanna Ryan (Levy), Mackenzie Hartman (Alan), 
Chase Yarmer, Aiden Yarmer, Brynley Yarmer, Koda Yarmer, Benelli 
Simoneau, Baylor Simoneau and Baby Simoneau; three great grandchildren, 
Nixon Ryan, Daxton Ryan and Oaklynn Hartman; brothers, Melvin Yarmer 
(Donave) of Albert, Kansas and Michael Yarmer (Sonja) of Albert, Kansas.

Maurice was preceded in death by his parents and sister Marlene 
Hassenplug. Celebration of Maurice’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, 
Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at the St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic 
Church in Russell.&nbsp; A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM, 
Wednesday at the Fairview Cemetery in Galatia.&nbsp; Visitation will be held 
from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler
 Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00
 PM.&nbsp; 

Memorials have been established with the FFA Scholarship Fund or 
the Kans for Kids.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Maurice Alvin “Morris” Yarmer, 67, of Russell, Kansas and formerly of
 Galatia, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at the Hays 
Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.Maurice was born October 28, 1954, in Great Bend, Kansas. He was the 
son of Milton A. and Mary Agnes (Gleissner) Yarmer.&nbsp; He grew up on the 
family farm north of Galatia.&nbsp; He graduated from Hoisington High School 
in the Class of ‘72.Maurice was united in marriage to Julia “Julie” Lee on April 23, 
1988, in Milberger, Kansas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three children;
 Justin, Neil and Sara.&nbsp; They made their home on the family farm north 
of Galatia.Maurice was a Farmer and Rancher his whole life.&nbsp; When he was 
younger, he enjoyed combine demolition derby and drag racing.&nbsp; Maurice 
also did contract labor for John Deere painting their equipment.&nbsp; &nbsp;As 
the years went on Maurice worked hard to grow the family farm while 
marketing hay in his free time.&nbsp; Building relationships with people 
along the way was one thing he did best.&nbsp; Maurice was also very strong 
in his faith and was a member of the Fellowship of Faith Church in Great
 Bend.&nbsp; He found peace in spending quiet time with God at the farm when 
he could not make it to church.&nbsp; The thing that Maurice enjoyed the most
 was driving around the farm looking at the crops and cattle.&nbsp; He would 
soak in every bit of progress they had accomplished.Surviving family includes his wife of 33 years, Julie of the home; 
daughter, Sara Simoneau (Shay) of Damar, Kansas; sons, Justin Yarmer 
(Natalie) of Russell, Kansas and Neil Yarmer (Teryn) of Russell, Kansas;
 nine grandchildren, Savanna Ryan (Levy), Mackenzie Hartman (Alan), 
Chase Yarmer, Aiden Yarmer, Brynley Yarmer, Koda Yarmer, Benelli 
Simoneau, Baylor Simoneau and Baby Simoneau; three great grandchildren, 
Nixon Ryan, Daxton Ryan and Oaklynn Hartman; brothers, Melvin Yarmer 
(Donave) of Albert, Kansas and Michael Yarmer (Sonja) of Albert, Kansas.Maurice was preceded in death by his parents and sister Marlene 
Hassenplug. Celebration of Maurice’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, 
Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at the St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic 
Church in Russell.&nbsp; A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM, 
Wednesday at the Fairview Cemetery in Galatia.&nbsp; Visitation will be held 
from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler
 Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00
 PM.&nbsp; Memorials have been established with the FFA Scholarship Fund or 
the Kans for Kids.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Maurice Alvin 'Morris' Yarmer

Mary Jane “Janie”&nbsp;Swihart, 72, of Quinter, KS, passed away on February 24, 2022, after a long journey with ovarian cancer. &nbsp;She was born to Kyle and Mary&nbsp;(Light)Reed in&nbsp;Des Moines,&nbsp;IA&nbsp;on February 24, 1950, and was the oldest of 6 children. &nbsp;She grew up on a farm near Minburn, IA.

One week after graduating Iowa Lutheran’s R.N. training, Mary Jane became the first Director of Nursing at Spurgeon Manor, a new nursing home in&nbsp;Dallas Center,&nbsp;IA.&nbsp; One of her first residents was the mother of a state inspector!

From there, she spent a year working at the mission clinic at Torreon Navajo Mission, Cuba, NM. &nbsp;This is where she met and married the love of her life, Roger&nbsp;Swihart. &nbsp;They were married July 21, 1973,&nbsp;with Navajos as attendants.&nbsp; They moved to Quinter, KS where she worked 40 years at&nbsp;Gove&nbsp;County&nbsp;MedicalCenter.&nbsp; She was a fixture at the nursing home, having started the restorative program, and working for years keeping the medical records (and doctors) in order.

Mary Jane enjoyed teaching Sunday School and VBS at the&nbsp;Dunkard&nbsp;BrethrenChurch. &nbsp;She was well-respected for her charity project, Bundles of Love. &nbsp;This perpetual garage sale raised money to warm cold children in&nbsp;Romania&nbsp;and other cold countries for over 18 years. &nbsp;Mary Jane credited the success to all of her volunteers, those that made donations, and the many shoppers. &nbsp;She truly modeled a servant’s heart and wanted no glory for herself. &nbsp;Her glory awaits her in heaven, where she will rejoin her parents, her infant brother, Bruce Edward, and her granddaughter, Elizabeth Wertz.

She is survived by her loving husband, Roger, and three children, Ricki (Todd) Wertz, Quinter, KS, Janet (Chad) Sparks, Two Buttes, CO, and Lee (Danae)&nbsp;Swihart, Bernville, PA. &nbsp;Her legacy lives on in her grandchildren, Kimberly and Autumn Wertz, David (Sarah) Fleener, Katie (Chance)&nbsp;VanCampen, Lisa (Shane)&nbsp;Edgecomb, Ryan Fleener, Clayton Sparks, and Kylee, Landon,&nbsp;Kiptyn&nbsp;and&nbsp;Mavalech&nbsp;Swihart, along with several great grandchildren.

Her surviving siblings are Doris (Phil) Hemphill,&nbsp;McClave, CO, Margaret (Earl) Ratcliff, New Sharon, IA, Myrna (Joe) Palmer,&nbsp;Sapulpa,&nbsp;OK, Howard (Peggy) Reed,&nbsp;Inola,&nbsp;OK, and Dorothy (Mark)&nbsp;Harsen,&nbsp;Springfield, MO.

Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 28, 2022, at Church of the Brethren in Quinter.

Mary Jane left us with this message: &nbsp;It is not how many cold children you warm in this world that’s the most important thing in life.&nbsp; The most important thing you can do in life is to accept Jesus as your personal Savior!&nbsp; Salvation is a FREE GIFT!&nbsp; Life here is short. &nbsp;Eternity is forever!&nbsp; &nbsp;Interment will follow at the Baker Township Cemetery. &nbsp;Help us honor Mary Jane’s legacy by bringing new or used stocking hats, gloves or scarves in lieu of flowers. &nbsp;Mary Jane was comforted by the thought of one more opportunity to provide warmth to cold children. &nbsp;Donations to the Gideons for Bible purchases are also welcome.

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 </figure>Mary Jane “Janie”&nbsp;Swihart, 72, of Quinter, KS, passed away on February 24, 2022, after a long journey with ovarian cancer. &nbsp;She was born to Kyle and Mary&nbsp;(Light)Reed in&nbsp;Des Moines,&nbsp;IA&nbsp;on February 24, 1950, and was the oldest of 6 children. &nbsp;She grew up on a farm near Minburn, IA.One week after graduating Iowa Lutheran’s R.N. training, Mary Jane became the first Director of Nursing at Spurgeon Manor, a new nursing home in&nbsp;Dallas Center,&nbsp;IA.&nbsp; One of her first residents was the mother of a state inspector!From there, she spent a year working at the mission clinic at Torreon Navajo Mission, Cuba, NM. &nbsp;This is where she met and married the love of her life, Roger&nbsp;Swihart. &nbsp;They were married July 21, 1973,&nbsp;with Navajos as attendants.&nbsp; They moved to Quinter, KS where she worked 40 years at&nbsp;Gove&nbsp;County&nbsp;MedicalCenter.&nbsp; She was a fixture at the nursing home, having started the restorative program, and working for years keeping the medical records (and doctors) in order.Mary Jane enjoyed teaching Sunday School and VBS at the&nbsp;Dunkard&nbsp;BrethrenChurch. &nbsp;She was well-respected for her charity project, Bundles of Love. &nbsp;This perpetual garage sale raised money to warm cold children in&nbsp;Romania&nbsp;and other cold countries for over 18 years. &nbsp;Mary Jane credited the success to all of her volunteers, those that made donations, and the many shoppers. &nbsp;She truly modeled a servant’s heart and wanted no glory for herself. &nbsp;Her glory awaits her in heaven, where she will rejoin her parents, her infant brother, Bruce Edward, and her granddaughter, Elizabeth Wertz.She is survived by her loving husband, Roger, and three children, Ricki (Todd) Wertz, Quinter, KS, Janet (Chad) Sparks, Two Buttes, CO, and Lee (Danae)&nbsp;Swihart, Bernville, PA. &nbsp;Her legacy lives on in her grandchildren, Kimberly and Autumn Wertz, David (Sarah) Fleener, Katie (Chance)&nbsp;VanCampen, Lisa (Shane)&nbsp;Edgecomb, Ryan Fleener, Clayton Sparks, and Kylee, Landon,&nbsp;Kiptyn&nbsp;and&nbsp;Mavalech&nbsp;Swihart, along with several great grandchildren.Her surviving siblings are Doris (Phil) Hemphill,&nbsp;McClave, CO, Margaret (Earl) Ratcliff, New Sharon, IA, Myrna (Joe) Palmer,&nbsp;Sapulpa,&nbsp;OK, Howard (Peggy) Reed,&nbsp;Inola,&nbsp;OK, and Dorothy (Mark)&nbsp;Harsen,&nbsp;Springfield, MO.Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 28, 2022, at Church of the Brethren in Quinter.Mary Jane left us with this message: &nbsp;It is not how many cold children you warm in this world that’s the most important thing in life.&nbsp; The most important thing you can do in life is to accept Jesus as your personal Savior!&nbsp; Salvation is a FREE GIFT!&nbsp; Life here is short. &nbsp;Eternity is forever!&nbsp; &nbsp;Interment will follow at the Baker Township Cemetery. &nbsp;Help us honor Mary Jane’s legacy by bringing new or used stocking hats, gloves or scarves in lieu of flowers. &nbsp;Mary Jane was comforted by the thought of one more opportunity to provide warmth to cold children. &nbsp;Donations to the Gideons for Bible purchases are also welcome.

Mary Jane 'Janie' Swihart

Ronald Francis Werner passed away on February 24, 2022, at the age of 
77, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas. He was born
 on the family farm outside of Plainville to Joseph and Nettie (Larson) 
Werner on June 2, 1944. He was united in marriage to Sharon Casey in 
1967 and to this union, four children were born: Ronald, Braden, 
Sharris, and Justin. They later divorced and Ronald married Jacquelyn 
(Bledsoe) Werner in 1997 and he gained two stepdaughters: Vonda and 
Tarina.
 Ron was born and raised on the family farm. He attended Plainville 
High School and graduated with the class of 1962. He furthered his 
education at the Air Traffic Control Academy and went to work for the 
Federal Aviation Administration as an Air Traffic Controller and a 
flight instructor until his retirement. After his retirement he 
continued private flight instruction. Ron loved flying and teaching 
others was his passion. It could be said he was a born leader and lived 
life to the fullest. In his earlier years he flat tracked motorcycle 
raced! Above his career was his family. He grew up very close with his 
parents and siblings and continued that love of unity with his own 
family. He enjoyed time spent with his kids and grandkids, hunting, 
fishing, and gardening, or singing along to his favorite country music. 
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Sacred Heart Catholic
 Church.
 Above all, he will be remembered for his love of God and family.
 Ron is survived by his wife Jacki Werner of the home in Plainville, 
KS; children, Ronald (Cappy) Werner of Plainville, KS, Braden (Tammy) 
Werner of Plainville, KS, Sharris Werner (Jason Duffey) of Hays and 
Colby, KS, and Justin Werner of Plainville, KS; stepdaughters, Vonda 
(David) Pfeifer of Stockton, KS, Tarina (Delbert) Hunt of McPherson, KS;
 siblings, Richard (Judy) Werner of Plainville, KS, Vernon Werner of 
Flagler, CO, and Marylee (Eddie) Schmidtberger of Pratt, KS; 
sisters-in-law, LaVonne Werner of Plainville, KS, Lucille Werner of 
Plainville, KS; twenty grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren with
 two on the way!
 He joins in his heavenly home, his parents, Joseph and Nettie 
Werner; siblings, Joseph Werner, Leonard Werner, and Donald (Ann) 
Werner; sister-in-law, Nancy Werner; and a grandson, Maverick Werner.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, 
at 10:30 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. 
Visitation will be at the funeral home on Monday, from 2PM until 5PM and
 will be moved to the church starting at 6PM until 8PM with a K of C 
Rosary and Vigil Service starting at 7PM. 
 In Lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 
2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663. Online condolences can be left for the 
family at www.plumeroverlease.com&nbsp;

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 </figure>Ronald Francis Werner passed away on February 24, 2022, at the age of 
77, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas. He was born
 on the family farm outside of Plainville to Joseph and Nettie (Larson) 
Werner on June 2, 1944. He was united in marriage to Sharon Casey in 
1967 and to this union, four children were born: Ronald, Braden, 
Sharris, and Justin. They later divorced and Ronald married Jacquelyn 
(Bledsoe) Werner in 1997 and he gained two stepdaughters: Vonda and 
Tarina.
 Ron was born and raised on the family farm. He attended Plainville 
High School and graduated with the class of 1962. He furthered his 
education at the Air Traffic Control Academy and went to work for the 
Federal Aviation Administration as an Air Traffic Controller and a 
flight instructor until his retirement. After his retirement he 
continued private flight instruction. Ron loved flying and teaching 
others was his passion. It could be said he was a born leader and lived 
life to the fullest. In his earlier years he flat tracked motorcycle 
raced! Above his career was his family. He grew up very close with his 
parents and siblings and continued that love of unity with his own 
family. He enjoyed time spent with his kids and grandkids, hunting, 
fishing, and gardening, or singing along to his favorite country music. 
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Sacred Heart Catholic
 Church.
 Above all, he will be remembered for his love of God and family.
 Ron is survived by his wife Jacki Werner of the home in Plainville, 
KS; children, Ronald (Cappy) Werner of Plainville, KS, Braden (Tammy) 
Werner of Plainville, KS, Sharris Werner (Jason Duffey) of Hays and 
Colby, KS, and Justin Werner of Plainville, KS; stepdaughters, Vonda 
(David) Pfeifer of Stockton, KS, Tarina (Delbert) Hunt of McPherson, KS;
 siblings, Richard (Judy) Werner of Plainville, KS, Vernon Werner of 
Flagler, CO, and Marylee (Eddie) Schmidtberger of Pratt, KS; 
sisters-in-law, LaVonne Werner of Plainville, KS, Lucille Werner of 
Plainville, KS; twenty grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren with
 two on the way!
 He joins in his heavenly home, his parents, Joseph and Nettie 
Werner; siblings, Joseph Werner, Leonard Werner, and Donald (Ann) 
Werner; sister-in-law, Nancy Werner; and a grandson, Maverick Werner.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, 
at 10:30 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. 
Visitation will be at the funeral home on Monday, from 2PM until 5PM and
 will be moved to the church starting at 6PM until 8PM with a K of C 
Rosary and Vigil Service starting at 7PM. 
 In Lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 
2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663. Online condolences can be left for the 
family at www.plumeroverlease.com&nbsp;

Ronald Francis Werner

DOWNS — Edward Carl, 81, passed away February 24, 2022.  He was born November 15, 1940, in Beloit, KS, the son of Nicholas and Irene (Slipke) Carl.

He was the retired owner/operator of Fast Eddies Express trucking company.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy, in 1977 and grandson, Grady Carl, in 2013.

He is survived by his wife, Darla of the home; sons and daughters: Gary Carl (Carla) of Glen Elder, Lori Kugler (Jim Nylund) of Smith Center, Joya Schroeder of Tipton, Mike Williams (Angi) of Marysville, Kent Williams of Parker, CO; 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; brother, Bob Carl of Tulare, CA; sisters, Margaret Komp of Indianapolis, IN and Loretta Brand of Colwich.

Funeral service will be held Monday, February 28, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Cawker City. Visitation will be held Sunday evening, February 27th, at 6-8:00 p.m. at the church with family present. 

 Memorials may be given to the Lakeside Golf Course, Cawker City in care of Domoney Funeral Home, P.O. Box 127, Downs, KS 67437.

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 </figure>DOWNS — Edward Carl, 81, passed away February 24, 2022. He was born November 15, 1940, in Beloit, KS, the son of Nicholas and Irene (Slipke) Carl.He was the retired owner/operator of Fast Eddies Express trucking company.He is preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy, in 1977 and grandson, Grady Carl, in 2013.He is survived by his wife, Darla of the home; sons and daughters: Gary Carl (Carla) of Glen Elder, Lori Kugler (Jim Nylund) of Smith Center, Joya Schroeder of Tipton, Mike Williams (Angi) of Marysville, Kent Williams of Parker, CO; 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; brother, Bob Carl of Tulare, CA; sisters, Margaret Komp of Indianapolis, IN and Loretta Brand of Colwich.Funeral service will be held Monday, February 28, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Cawker City. Visitation will be held Sunday evening, February 27th, at 6-8:00 p.m. at the church with family present. Memorials may be given to the Lakeside Golf Course, Cawker City in care of Domoney Funeral Home, P.O. Box 127, Downs, KS 67437.

Edward Carl

Ronald Gierhart, 62, of Quinter, KS, died Wednesday, February 23, 2022. 
Ron was born March 11, 1959, in Fort Worth Texas, to Judy Tolson. He 
lived in Fort Worth with his mother and brother Kenny until his mother 
married Jim Gierhart. They then moved to Colorado. Where he lived and 
grew up with his family, including his two new siblings, Morris and 
Charlyn, until he was eighteen. He participated and excelled in High 
School Rodeo throughout his high school years having numerous 
Championship buckles and trophies. He graduated from Florence High 
School in 1977. 
Ron was married on June 4, 1978, and this union was blessed with two 
children, Roy and Kari. He enjoyed teaching and coaching Roy when he 
decided to rodeo. He later loved having Roy help around the property 
saying sometimes you just need a son’s help. Ron spent many joyous hours
 hunting with Roy and his granddaughter Abby and purchased her a 22 
rifle for Christmas. 
Ron moved to Benkelman, NE where he met the love of his life, Jamie. 
They were married May 30, 2015. He resided south of Benkelman NE with 
Jamie and his stepdaughters, Harlee and Mary, until he and Jamie 
purchased a small property near Quinter KS. Ron was living on this 
property until his passing. 
During his life, Ron worked as a crane operator and an iron worker which
 took him all over the United States. He was given the opportunity to be
 involved in the work at the Royal Gorge. He also worked as a Cowhand at
 several ranches, and feedlots during his life. One of his favorites was
 the Snake Creek ranch in Nebraska. When he moved to Quinter he started 
seasonal work for Jeremy Reidel, then took a full-time job with Kirk 
Zerr. He continued to help Jeremy when needed, often trading hay for 
labor. 
Jeremy and Ron once needed to doctor some cattle and took off across the
 pasture with a loaded dart gun on an ATV, it all worked out okay, but 
Jamie refused to have anything to do with the endeavor knowing that 
someone other than the cattle would end up tranquilized. 
He enjoyed grilling for his family and friends and was very accomplished
 at smoking meat for parties and celebrations. He enjoyed watching the 
girls show their horses and helped Jamie repair a small cart when she 
decided they needed to have a donkey cart. 
He loved working with his small herd of beef cattle, even when Jamie 
introduced spots when they were all supposed to be black. He battled to 
keep the fence up when they decided the grass was greener on the other 
side. He enjoyed helping Jamie with her little herd of dairy cattle, 
even though he mocked her unceasingly about them. 
He took great joy in teaching his nieces Elizabeth and Victoria to 
improve their riding and helping them show cattle at the Gove County 
Fair. He loved showing his niece Charlotte around the farm, letting her 
help with the new calves and riding the old rescue Donkey. He found a 
partner in Harlee, working side by side on fencing, and the health care 
of the animals. Ron and his stepdaughter Mary, while not always seeing 
eye to eye, enjoyed cutting wood for the fire fishing and camping when 
time allowed. 
Ron is survived by his wife Jamie; step daughters Harlee and Mary; his 
son Roy and granddaughter Abby, of Benkelman, NE; daughter Kari and 
numerous other family and friends. 
No services are scheduled at this time. Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley, is handling the arrangements.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ronald Gierhart, 62, of Quinter, KS, died Wednesday, February 23, 2022. 
Ron was born March 11, 1959, in Fort Worth Texas, to Judy Tolson. He 
lived in Fort Worth with his mother and brother Kenny until his mother 
married Jim Gierhart. They then moved to Colorado. Where he lived and 
grew up with his family, including his two new siblings, Morris and 
Charlyn, until he was eighteen. He participated and excelled in High 
School Rodeo throughout his high school years having numerous 
Championship buckles and trophies. He graduated from Florence High 
School in 1977. 
Ron was married on June 4, 1978, and this union was blessed with two 
children, Roy and Kari. He enjoyed teaching and coaching Roy when he 
decided to rodeo. He later loved having Roy help around the property 
saying sometimes you just need a son’s help. Ron spent many joyous hours
 hunting with Roy and his granddaughter Abby and purchased her a 22 
rifle for Christmas. 
Ron moved to Benkelman, NE where he met the love of his life, Jamie. 
They were married May 30, 2015. He resided south of Benkelman NE with 
Jamie and his stepdaughters, Harlee and Mary, until he and Jamie 
purchased a small property near Quinter KS. Ron was living on this 
property until his passing. 
During his life, Ron worked as a crane operator and an iron worker which
 took him all over the United States. He was given the opportunity to be
 involved in the work at the Royal Gorge. He also worked as a Cowhand at
 several ranches, and feedlots during his life. One of his favorites was
 the Snake Creek ranch in Nebraska. When he moved to Quinter he started 
seasonal work for Jeremy Reidel, then took a full-time job with Kirk 
Zerr. He continued to help Jeremy when needed, often trading hay for 
labor. 
Jeremy and Ron once needed to doctor some cattle and took off across the
 pasture with a loaded dart gun on an ATV, it all worked out okay, but 
Jamie refused to have anything to do with the endeavor knowing that 
someone other than the cattle would end up tranquilized. 
He enjoyed grilling for his family and friends and was very accomplished
 at smoking meat for parties and celebrations. He enjoyed watching the 
girls show their horses and helped Jamie repair a small cart when she 
decided they needed to have a donkey cart. 
He loved working with his small herd of beef cattle, even when Jamie 
introduced spots when they were all supposed to be black. He battled to 
keep the fence up when they decided the grass was greener on the other 
side. He enjoyed helping Jamie with her little herd of dairy cattle, 
even though he mocked her unceasingly about them. 
He took great joy in teaching his nieces Elizabeth and Victoria to 
improve their riding and helping them show cattle at the Gove County 
Fair. He loved showing his niece Charlotte around the farm, letting her 
help with the new calves and riding the old rescue Donkey. He found a 
partner in Harlee, working side by side on fencing, and the health care 
of the animals. Ron and his stepdaughter Mary, while not always seeing 
eye to eye, enjoyed cutting wood for the fire fishing and camping when 
time allowed. 
Ron is survived by his wife Jamie; step daughters Harlee and Mary; his 
son Roy and granddaughter Abby, of Benkelman, NE; daughter Kari and 
numerous other family and friends. 
No services are scheduled at this time. Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley, is handling the arrangements.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ronald Gierhart

April 15, 1941
 -
 February 24, 2022

An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Judith-Kay-Ladd-Sherry?obId=24108555#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

April 15, 1941
 -
 February 24, 2022An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Judith-Kay-Ladd-Sherry?obId=24108555#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Judith Kay (Ladd) Sherry

John J. Long, 51, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at his home in rural Smith Center. 
 John was born on August 27, 1970, in Topeka, KS, the son of William 
and Dorothy (Grothaus) Long.&nbsp; On June 19, 1993, he married Gina M. 
Morgan in Smith Center, KS, to this union they were blessed with three 
daughters, Rebecca LeaAnne, Kaitlynne Abigail and Bre`Oona Marie. 
 He was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Kay Long, paternal 
grandparents, Jay &amp; Margaret (Cunningham) Long and maternal 
grandparents, John &amp; Goldie (Sims) Grothaus. John is 
survived by his parents, Bill &amp; Dorothy Long of Smith Center; wife 
Gina Long of Smith Center; three daughters, Rebecca (Michael F.) 
Favinger and Kaitie (Cody R. Anschutz) Long all of Hays and Oona Long of
 Smith Center; one brother Mark Long of Smith Center; one sister Lisa 
Jaylene Long of St. Joseph, MO; three grandchildren and one on the way, 
Kathleen, Lucas and Samuel. A celebration 
of John's life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 
All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with 
Pastor Dennis Lambert officiating. There will not be a public visitation
 as cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Inurnment will take place in Fairview 
Cemetery, Smith Center, KS at a later date.&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to 
John J. Long Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of the funeral 
chapel.

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 </figure>John J. Long, 51, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at his home in rural Smith Center. 
 John was born on August 27, 1970, in Topeka, KS, the son of William 
and Dorothy (Grothaus) Long.&nbsp; On June 19, 1993, he married Gina M. 
Morgan in Smith Center, KS, to this union they were blessed with three 
daughters, Rebecca LeaAnne, Kaitlynne Abigail and Bre`Oona Marie. 
 He was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Kay Long, paternal 
grandparents, Jay &amp; Margaret (Cunningham) Long and maternal 
grandparents, John &amp; Goldie (Sims) Grothaus. John is 
survived by his parents, Bill &amp; Dorothy Long of Smith Center; wife 
Gina Long of Smith Center; three daughters, Rebecca (Michael F.) 
Favinger and Kaitie (Cody R. Anschutz) Long all of Hays and Oona Long of
 Smith Center; one brother Mark Long of Smith Center; one sister Lisa 
Jaylene Long of St. Joseph, MO; three grandchildren and one on the way, 
Kathleen, Lucas and Samuel. A celebration 
of John's life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 
All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with 
Pastor Dennis Lambert officiating. There will not be a public visitation
 as cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Inurnment will take place in Fairview 
Cemetery, Smith Center, KS at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to 
John J. Long Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of the funeral 
chapel.

John Jay Long

May 14, 1923
 -
 February 23, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

May 14, 1923
 -
 February 23, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

James R. 'Mick' McVey

Trevor Thomas Coulson, 22, passed away February 21, 2022, at Hays Medical Center.

He was born October 1, 1999, in Hays, the son of Shawn Coulson and Traci L. Morelock Coulson.

A lifetime area resident, he was a roofer with Roofmasters, Hays. He was of the Christian faith and did missionary work.

Survivors include: father, Shawn Coulson, Ransom; mother, Traci 
Coulson, Larned; brother, Logan Coulson, Larned; sister, Kala (Steven) 
Schroer, Hays; twin sister, Brook Coulson and fiancé Stanly, Topeka; 
son, Noah Escarcega; and grandfather, Tom (Elaine) Coulson, Haysville.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sonya Coulson, Jim and Ruth Morelock, Grandma Jo and Grandpa Rollin Lohmeyer.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 26, 2022, at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned with Pastor Dave Buller presiding. Visitation 
will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 25, 2022, at Beckwith 
Mortuary. Burial will be in Larned Cemetery.

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 </figure>Trevor Thomas Coulson, 22, passed away February 21, 2022, at Hays Medical Center.He was born October 1, 1999, in Hays, the son of Shawn Coulson and Traci L. Morelock Coulson.A lifetime area resident, he was a roofer with Roofmasters, Hays. He was of the Christian faith and did missionary work.Survivors include: father, Shawn Coulson, Ransom; mother, Traci 
Coulson, Larned; brother, Logan Coulson, Larned; sister, Kala (Steven) 
Schroer, Hays; twin sister, Brook Coulson and fiancé Stanly, Topeka; 
son, Noah Escarcega; and grandfather, Tom (Elaine) Coulson, Haysville.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sonya Coulson, Jim and Ruth Morelock, Grandma Jo and Grandpa Rollin Lohmeyer.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 26, 2022, at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned with Pastor Dave Buller presiding. Visitation 
will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 25, 2022, at Beckwith 
Mortuary. Burial will be in Larned Cemetery.

Trevor Thomas Coulson

Patty Wellman, age 78, of Colby, (formerly of Oakley) passed away on 
February 21, 2022, at the Citizens Medical Center, Colby.&nbsp; Patty was born
 on November 20, 1943, in Smith Center to Curtis Arlo and Frances Lucille 
(Thompson) Wellman. Patty moved to Oakley in August of 1994 with 
DSNWK services.&nbsp; She lived independently and worked at Farmers State 
Bank in Oakley.&nbsp; Patty enjoyed community activities, eating out, coffee 
with friends and community members.&nbsp; Patty retired in July 2008 and 
moved from Oakley in 2012. Patty liked to tease and joke with Marinna 
and other friends.&nbsp; She enjoyed music and dancing.&nbsp; We will miss her 
ornery happy smiles. She was preceded in death by her parents, 
Curtis and Frances, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.&nbsp; Patty is 
survived by several cousins. A visitation will be from 5:00 to 
8:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, 
Oakley.&nbsp; There will be no funeral service.&nbsp; Patty will be laid to rest 
at her final resting place in Sweet Home Cemetery, Lebanon, KS at 3:00 
p.m. on Monday, February 28.&nbsp; The public is invited to attend. Memorials to the DSNWK in her name may be sent in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS 67748. Sign the online guestbook at www.kennedykosterfh.com

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 </figure>Patty Wellman, age 78, of Colby, (formerly of Oakley) passed away on 
February 21, 2022, at the Citizens Medical Center, Colby.&nbsp; Patty was born
 on November 20, 1943, in Smith Center to Curtis Arlo and Frances Lucille 
(Thompson) Wellman. Patty moved to Oakley in August of 1994 with 
DSNWK services.&nbsp; She lived independently and worked at Farmers State 
Bank in Oakley.&nbsp; Patty enjoyed community activities, eating out, coffee 
with friends and community members.&nbsp; Patty retired in July 2008 and 
moved from Oakley in 2012. Patty liked to tease and joke with Marinna 
and other friends.&nbsp; She enjoyed music and dancing.&nbsp; We will miss her 
ornery happy smiles. She was preceded in death by her parents, 
Curtis and Frances, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.&nbsp; Patty is 
survived by several cousins. A visitation will be from 5:00 to 
8:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, 
Oakley.&nbsp; There will be no funeral service.&nbsp; Patty will be laid to rest 
at her final resting place in Sweet Home Cemetery, Lebanon, KS at 3:00 
p.m. on Monday, February 28.&nbsp; The public is invited to attend. Memorials to the DSNWK in her name may be sent in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS 67748. Sign the online guestbook at www.kennedykosterfh.com

Patricia Elaine Wellman

John Joseph Kohlrus, 93, Hays, died Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at Brookdale of Hays.

He was born November 7, 1928, in Ellis, 
the son of Karl and Anna (Augustine) Kohlrus.&nbsp; From 1951 to 1953, he was
 with the 1st Battalion 7th Division 31st Infantry in the United States 
Army during the Korean War.&nbsp; On February 4, 1954, he was united in 
marriage to Marietta Marie Leiker and they were married for over 45 
years before she preceded him in death on December 20, 1999.&nbsp; His 
careers included working as an oilfield driller for many years and then 
as a custodian and later a supervisor at Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; He
 was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and was a 
lifetime member of the VFW. &nbsp;John loved the outdoors, watching TV 
westerns, and gardening, but his true passion was fishing, and spending 
time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include two sons: Tim Kohlrus
 and wife Shelly and Terry Kohlrus and wife Linda, all of Ellis, a 
daughter: Mary Detrixhe and husband Gene of Russell, a brother: Robert 
Kohlrus and wife Van of Germantown Hills, IL, two sisters: Martha Franz 
and husband Maurice of Washington, IL and Jeannie Thorp of Tremont, IL, 
three sisters-in-law: Mary Margaret Kohlrus of Overland Park, Helen 
Kohlrus of Renton, WA, and Linde Kohlrus of Wasilla, AK, six 
grandchildren: Miles Detrixhe, Tasha Keathley-Helms and husband Derek, 
Rena Detrixhe, Travis Kohlrus and wife Susie, Jennifer Sproul and 
husband Chad, and Tim Kohlrus Jr. and wife Debbie, 11 great 
grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his 
parents, wife Marietta, infant children: Michelle, John, Thomas, and 
Bradley Kohlrus, four brothers: Pete, Jake, Bill, and Frank Kohlrus, and
 three sisters: Marie Alberssen, Rali Ketterman, and Eleanor 
Sekavec-Cox.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
1:00 pm on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic 
Church, with Fr. Elias Chinzara officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military 
honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will follow in St. Joseph 
Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until service
 time at the church.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to the Ellis Public 
Library or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in care of Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of John may be 
shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>John Joseph Kohlrus, 93, Hays, died Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at Brookdale of Hays.He was born November 7, 1928, in Ellis, 
the son of Karl and Anna (Augustine) Kohlrus.&nbsp; From 1951 to 1953, he was
 with the 1st Battalion 7th Division 31st Infantry in the United States 
Army during the Korean War.&nbsp; On February 4, 1954, he was united in 
marriage to Marietta Marie Leiker and they were married for over 45 
years before she preceded him in death on December 20, 1999.&nbsp; His 
careers included working as an oilfield driller for many years and then 
as a custodian and later a supervisor at Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; He
 was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and was a 
lifetime member of the VFW. &nbsp;John loved the outdoors, watching TV 
westerns, and gardening, but his true passion was fishing, and spending 
time with his grandchildren.Survivors include two sons: Tim Kohlrus
 and wife Shelly and Terry Kohlrus and wife Linda, all of Ellis, a 
daughter: Mary Detrixhe and husband Gene of Russell, a brother: Robert 
Kohlrus and wife Van of Germantown Hills, IL, two sisters: Martha Franz 
and husband Maurice of Washington, IL and Jeannie Thorp of Tremont, IL, 
three sisters-in-law: Mary Margaret Kohlrus of Overland Park, Helen 
Kohlrus of Renton, WA, and Linde Kohlrus of Wasilla, AK, six 
grandchildren: Miles Detrixhe, Tasha Keathley-Helms and husband Derek, 
Rena Detrixhe, Travis Kohlrus and wife Susie, Jennifer Sproul and 
husband Chad, and Tim Kohlrus Jr. and wife Debbie, 11 great 
grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his 
parents, wife Marietta, infant children: Michelle, John, Thomas, and 
Bradley Kohlrus, four brothers: Pete, Jake, Bill, and Frank Kohlrus, and
 three sisters: Marie Alberssen, Rali Ketterman, and Eleanor 
Sekavec-Cox.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
1:00 pm on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic 
Church, with Fr. Elias Chinzara officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military 
honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will follow in St. Joseph 
Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until service
 time at the church.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Ellis Public 
Library or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in care of Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of John may be 
shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

John Joseph Kohlrus

Michael H. “Mike” Mullen was born on November 7, 1947, in 
Phillipsburg, Kansas, the youngest of seven children born to Joseph James
 and Goldie Pauline (Hurlbert) Mullen.&nbsp; He passed away on Sunday, 
February 13th, 2022, at his home in Topeka, KS at the age of 74.

Mike was raised in Glade, KS and later moved to Topeka.&nbsp;

Mike was a Licensed Medical Health Technician and worked a number of 
years in Norton, KS and Topeka, KS.&nbsp; He later worked at Engrophs Popcorn
 Factory in Topeka.

He was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Goldie Mullen; five 
siblings Lloyd, Janice Helwick, Charles, Johnny, and Sharon; and his 
grandparents.

Survivors include his two daughters Jan Upshaw of Hutchinson, KS and 
Marcia Laird of Salina, KS; sister Patty Moore of Speed, KS; numerous 
Nieces and Nephews that he cherished dearly; as well as his friends in 
Topeka.

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

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 </figure>Michael H. “Mike” Mullen was born on November 7, 1947, in 
Phillipsburg, Kansas, the youngest of seven children born to Joseph James
 and Goldie Pauline (Hurlbert) Mullen.&nbsp; He passed away on Sunday, 
February 13th, 2022, at his home in Topeka, KS at the age of 74.Mike was raised in Glade, KS and later moved to Topeka.&nbsp;Mike was a Licensed Medical Health Technician and worked a number of 
years in Norton, KS and Topeka, KS.&nbsp; He later worked at Engrophs Popcorn
 Factory in Topeka.He was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Goldie Mullen; five 
siblings Lloyd, Janice Helwick, Charles, Johnny, and Sharon; and his 
grandparents.Survivors include his two daughters Jan Upshaw of Hutchinson, KS and 
Marcia Laird of Salina, KS; sister Patty Moore of Speed, KS; numerous 
Nieces and Nephews that he cherished dearly; as well as his friends in 
Topeka.Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Michael H. 'Mike' Mullen

Albert Clifford Beougher, age 71, of Gove, passed away on February 
19, 2022, at his home.&nbsp; Cliff was born on October 27, 1950, in Colby to 
Harold Jesse and Eva Mae (Putman) Beougher.

Cliff was a farmer and rancher in the Gove, Grinnell, and Campus area and more information will follow.

Cliff is survived by his son, Jesse, of the home; four sisters:&nbsp; 
Sonya Bishop and Coleen Schreiner of Grand Junction, CO, Vicki Anway of 
Clifton, CO, and Debbie Pense of Myrtle Point, OR, and Dennis Beougher, 
many nieces and nephews, and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Eva, and his brother, Ronnie Beougher.

Cremation was chosen. No services are planned at this time. Inurnment will be in Gaeland Cemetery, Orion.

Sympathy cards, condolences to the family, and memorials to the Cliff
 Beougher Memorial Fund may be sent in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral 
Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748.

Sign the online guestbook at <a href="http://www.kennedykosterfh">www.kennedykosterfh</a>.com

Albert Clifford Beougher, age 71, of Gove, passed away on February 
19, 2022, at his home.&nbsp; Cliff was born on October 27, 1950, in Colby to 
Harold Jesse and Eva Mae (Putman) Beougher.Cliff was a farmer and rancher in the Gove, Grinnell, and Campus area and more information will follow.Cliff is survived by his son, Jesse, of the home; four sisters:&nbsp; 
Sonya Bishop and Coleen Schreiner of Grand Junction, CO, Vicki Anway of 
Clifton, CO, and Debbie Pense of Myrtle Point, OR, and Dennis Beougher, 
many nieces and nephews, and many cousins.He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Eva, and his brother, Ronnie Beougher.Cremation was chosen. No services are planned at this time. Inurnment will be in Gaeland Cemetery, Orion.Sympathy cards, condolences to the family, and memorials to the Cliff
 Beougher Memorial Fund may be sent in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral 
Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748.Sign the online guestbook at <a href="http://www.kennedykosterfh">www.kennedykosterfh</a>.com

Albert Clifford Beougher

Alvina "Vickie" Smith, age 90, entered into rest Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022,
 at her residence at Wheatridge Apartments in Atwood, KS. She was born 
June 3, 1931 at her family farm near Herndon, KS, in Rawlins County, the
 fifth child of Otto and Elizabeth (Kirchner) Sattler. She was baptized 
into the Catholic Faith and remained Catholic until death. She graduated
 from Herndon High School in 1949. 
On Sept. 12, 1950, she married Ernest J. Riepl and to this union they 
were blessed with 3 children: Diana, Becky and Allen. Ernest died Dec. 
4, 1972. On June 4, 1976 she married Dan Smith. Dan died March 25, 2008.
 She outlived 2 husbands and a son. 
Vickie enjoyed living on the farm, raising chickens, milking cows, 
canning, baking, quilting, sewing and many other housewife duties. She 
made over 500 quilts. She always arranged to have the baby chickens 
ready to butcher the first day after school was out! The town kids got 
to go to the swimming pool. Vickie's kids got to butcher chickens and 
hang the clothes out on the clothesline. However, the town kids probably
 didn't have the blessing of getting off the school bus to the smell of 
fresh baked bread that the butter just melted on and was "oh so good!" 
Vickie kept very active with the Koffee Klatch Hobby Club for many 
years. She was a member of the Chirsitan Mothers Altar Society both at 
St. John's Church and Sacred Heart in Atwood. She helped make many 
rosaries for the Rosary Makers. She waited tables at the Buffalo 
Restaurant and Chris's Cafe and helped at the Snack Shack. She also 
helped the Scrappy Gals tie many quilts over the years. 
Preceding her in death were her parents; her two husbands; sisters, 
LaVern Calhoun, Roseanna McAdams and Eleanor Romine; brothers, George 
and Kenny Sattler; son Allen Riepl; niece Jeannie Jobs; nephew Bobby 
McAdams and son-in-law Leon Lang. 
Survivors include daughters, Diana (Mike) Tongish and Becky R. Lang, all
 of Atwood; 2 grandsons, (She was Grandma Giggles to them) Isaah (Betsy)
 Lang of Wichita, KS and Johnny (Jessica) Lang of Hays, KS; 4 great 
grandchildren, Carter and Ellee Lang of Hays, KS and Cameron and Hayden 
Lang of Wichita, KS; 3 sisters, Margaret McLaren of Chanute, KS, Doris 
(Dennis) Riener of Palisade, NE and Bernadine Pfannenstiel of 
Westminster, CO; sister-in-law Janice Sattler of Atwood, KS and many 
other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 
Memorials may be made to the St. John's Cemetery maintenance fund and 
sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS. Services will 
be held June 3, 2022 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Atwood. For 
information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Alvina "Vickie" Smith, age 90, entered into rest Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022,
 at her residence at Wheatridge Apartments in Atwood, KS. She was born 
June 3, 1931 at her family farm near Herndon, KS, in Rawlins County, the
 fifth child of Otto and Elizabeth (Kirchner) Sattler. She was baptized 
into the Catholic Faith and remained Catholic until death. She graduated
 from Herndon High School in 1949. 
On Sept. 12, 1950, she married Ernest J. Riepl and to this union they 
were blessed with 3 children: Diana, Becky and Allen. Ernest died Dec. 
4, 1972. On June 4, 1976 she married Dan Smith. Dan died March 25, 2008.
 She outlived 2 husbands and a son. 
Vickie enjoyed living on the farm, raising chickens, milking cows, 
canning, baking, quilting, sewing and many other housewife duties. She 
made over 500 quilts. She always arranged to have the baby chickens 
ready to butcher the first day after school was out! The town kids got 
to go to the swimming pool. Vickie's kids got to butcher chickens and 
hang the clothes out on the clothesline. However, the town kids probably
 didn't have the blessing of getting off the school bus to the smell of 
fresh baked bread that the butter just melted on and was "oh so good!" 
Vickie kept very active with the Koffee Klatch Hobby Club for many 
years. She was a member of the Chirsitan Mothers Altar Society both at 
St. John's Church and Sacred Heart in Atwood. She helped make many 
rosaries for the Rosary Makers. She waited tables at the Buffalo 
Restaurant and Chris's Cafe and helped at the Snack Shack. She also 
helped the Scrappy Gals tie many quilts over the years. 
Preceding her in death were her parents; her two husbands; sisters, 
LaVern Calhoun, Roseanna McAdams and Eleanor Romine; brothers, George 
and Kenny Sattler; son Allen Riepl; niece Jeannie Jobs; nephew Bobby 
McAdams and son-in-law Leon Lang. 
Survivors include daughters, Diana (Mike) Tongish and Becky R. Lang, all
 of Atwood; 2 grandsons, (She was Grandma Giggles to them) Isaah (Betsy)
 Lang of Wichita, KS and Johnny (Jessica) Lang of Hays, KS; 4 great 
grandchildren, Carter and Ellee Lang of Hays, KS and Cameron and Hayden 
Lang of Wichita, KS; 3 sisters, Margaret McLaren of Chanute, KS, Doris 
(Dennis) Riener of Palisade, NE and Bernadine Pfannenstiel of 
Westminster, CO; sister-in-law Janice Sattler of Atwood, KS and many 
other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 
Memorials may be made to the St. John's Cemetery maintenance fund and 
sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS. Services will 
be held June 3, 2022 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Atwood. For 
information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Alvina 'Vickie' Smith

Wednesday, March 11th, 1959-Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Wednesday, March 11th, 1959-Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

August 2, 1935
 -
 February 22, 2022

An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Agnes-M-Stephen?obId=24090824#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 February 22, 2022An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Agnes-M-Stephen?obId=24090824#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Agnes M. Stephen

Richard Alfred Younger, 93, of Hays, Kansas passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022, in Hays. He was born August 13, 1928, in Antonino, Kansas, to Peter and Catherine (Pfannenstiel) Younger. Richard graduated from Hays High in 1946 and from Fort Hays State University. He married Betty Jean Augustine October 17, 1953, at St. Mary’s Church in Ellis, Kansas. Richard worked as a paint chemist in Detroit after his graduation from Fort Hays and served in the United States Air Force. He eventually ended up in Ellis with his family where he owned the Ellis Door Shop and also sold paint out of the same store. Richard was a gifted carpenter homebuilder having built homes in Ellis and Hays. He enjoyed making cabinets and furniture as well as wood crafts. He enjoyed gardening and was an avid sports fan especially the Royals, Chiefs and KU Jayhawks. Richard and Betty were members of the Sunflower Polka Club for 30 years and genuinely enjoyed attending dances with family and friends. Richard was a past member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis and a current member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays and a 4th degree Ellis Knights of Columbus member. Richard is survived by his wife, Betty Jean, Hays; two sons, Gregory Younger, Houston, TX, Terrance (Janice) Younger, Frisco, TX; five daughters Sylvia (Charles) Kinderknecht, Ellis, Joyce (Ken) Creek, Pottsboro, TX, Rosemary (Randall) Johnson, Ellis, Mary (Russell) Thom, Hays, Christine (Allen) Lang, Victoria; one brother, Francis Younger, Hays; and one sister, Mary Dreiling, Hays; 15 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. &nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Allen Younger; a grandson, Jarret Johnson; six brothers, Severin, Victor, Alvin, Joe, Eddie, and Norman; and a sister Cora Sawazhki.&nbsp; Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, February 28, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Hays.&nbsp; Visitation will be Monday 10:00 AM until service time at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice at HaysMed. Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com" target="_blank">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

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 </figure>Richard Alfred Younger, 93, of Hays, Kansas passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022, in Hays. He was born August 13, 1928, in Antonino, Kansas, to Peter and Catherine (Pfannenstiel) Younger. Richard graduated from Hays High in 1946 and from Fort Hays State University. He married Betty Jean Augustine October 17, 1953, at St. Mary’s Church in Ellis, Kansas. Richard worked as a paint chemist in Detroit after his graduation from Fort Hays and served in the United States Air Force. He eventually ended up in Ellis with his family where he owned the Ellis Door Shop and also sold paint out of the same store. Richard was a gifted carpenter homebuilder having built homes in Ellis and Hays. He enjoyed making cabinets and furniture as well as wood crafts. He enjoyed gardening and was an avid sports fan especially the Royals, Chiefs and KU Jayhawks. Richard and Betty were members of the Sunflower Polka Club for 30 years and genuinely enjoyed attending dances with family and friends. Richard was a past member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis and a current member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays and a 4th degree Ellis Knights of Columbus member. Richard is survived by his wife, Betty Jean, Hays; two sons, Gregory Younger, Houston, TX, Terrance (Janice) Younger, Frisco, TX; five daughters Sylvia (Charles) Kinderknecht, Ellis, Joyce (Ken) Creek, Pottsboro, TX, Rosemary (Randall) Johnson, Ellis, Mary (Russell) Thom, Hays, Christine (Allen) Lang, Victoria; one brother, Francis Younger, Hays; and one sister, Mary Dreiling, Hays; 15 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. &nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Allen Younger; a grandson, Jarret Johnson; six brothers, Severin, Victor, Alvin, Joe, Eddie, and Norman; and a sister Cora Sawazhki.&nbsp; Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, February 28, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Hays.&nbsp; Visitation will be Monday 10:00 AM until service time at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice at HaysMed. Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com" target="_blank">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Richard Alfred Younger

Doris Joan “Jo” Pruitt, age 92, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2022, with family by her side. She was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.

Doris was born on December 24, 1929, in Phillips County to Warren 
Lemuel and Nora Helen (Chance) VanEaton. She enjoyed time spent with two
 big brothers, and later, a younger sister.

Left to celebrate her life include daughters Jolene Deisher of 
Woodward, Oklahoma, Melanie Pruitt-Tillberg (Michael) of Salina, Kansas;
 sister Carmen Rice of Kensington, Kansas; and many nieces &amp; 
nephews.

Doris loved the name of Grandma and was thrilled to be a Grandma to 
five: Jennifer (Jeff), Tammy (Mark), Ben, Abe, and Chase (Kalina).

She was so proud to be a Great-Grandma to seven: Jeremy, Jentry, Lauren, Landon, Seth, Wyatt, and Hunter.

Doris felt especially blessed to be a Great-Great-Grandma to four: Emma, Ben, Aubrey, and Syrus,

Doris was preceded in death by her parents; her spouse, Rollo Wayne 
“R.W.” Pruitt; her son, Charles “Chuck” Pruitt; son-in-law, Doug 
Deisher; and brothers, Merton VanEaton &amp; Burton “Herb” VanEaton.

Doris is a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She loved to cook for her 
family, play cards, and she made many treasured patchwork blankets for 
her family and friends.

The family requests that memorials be made to Service Dogs for Wounded Warriors, Salina Animal Services, and Hospice of Salina.

Funeral services for Doris will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 28, 
2022, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 255 South 7th St., Salina. Burial will be in 
the Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.

Friends may call at Ryan Mortuary on Sunday, February 27, 2022, from 4
 until 8 p.m., the family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 7:00 p.m.

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 </figure>Doris Joan “Jo” Pruitt, age 92, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2022, with family by her side. She was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.Doris was born on December 24, 1929, in Phillips County to Warren 
Lemuel and Nora Helen (Chance) VanEaton. She enjoyed time spent with two
 big brothers, and later, a younger sister.Left to celebrate her life include daughters Jolene Deisher of 
Woodward, Oklahoma, Melanie Pruitt-Tillberg (Michael) of Salina, Kansas;
 sister Carmen Rice of Kensington, Kansas; and many nieces &amp; 
nephews.Doris loved the name of Grandma and was thrilled to be a Grandma to 
five: Jennifer (Jeff), Tammy (Mark), Ben, Abe, and Chase (Kalina).She was so proud to be a Great-Grandma to seven: Jeremy, Jentry, Lauren, Landon, Seth, Wyatt, and Hunter.Doris felt especially blessed to be a Great-Great-Grandma to four: Emma, Ben, Aubrey, and Syrus,Doris was preceded in death by her parents; her spouse, Rollo Wayne 
“R.W.” Pruitt; her son, Charles “Chuck” Pruitt; son-in-law, Doug 
Deisher; and brothers, Merton VanEaton &amp; Burton “Herb” VanEaton.Doris is a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She loved to cook for her 
family, play cards, and she made many treasured patchwork blankets for 
her family and friends.The family requests that memorials be made to Service Dogs for Wounded Warriors, Salina Animal Services, and Hospice of Salina.Funeral services for Doris will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 28, 
2022, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 255 South 7th St., Salina. Burial will be in 
the Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.Friends may call at Ryan Mortuary on Sunday, February 27, 2022, from 4
 until 8 p.m., the family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 7:00 p.m.

Doris Joan 'Jo' Pruitt

Everet L. Boeck, age 98, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Parkview Care Center in Osborne, KS.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Everet-L.-Boeck?obId=24095830#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Everet L. Boeck, age 98, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Parkview Care Center in Osborne, KS.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Everet-L.-Boeck?obId=24095830#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Everet L. Boeck

Steven Patrick Boltin, 54, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Saturday,&nbsp;February&nbsp;19, 2022, at the Russell Regional Hospital after a&nbsp;courageous&nbsp;battle with cancer.

Steve was born July 4, 1967, in St. Louis County, Missouri. He was one&nbsp;of two&nbsp;sons born to Arthur and Maryln Lee&nbsp;(Kaufman) Boltin. He grew up in St. Charles, Missouri, until the age of&nbsp;12 when his family&nbsp;moved to&nbsp;Bunker Hill, Kansas. He graduated from Russell High School.

Steve served his country in the U.S. Marines&nbsp;after high school. After his tour of duty, he&nbsp;returned to Russell and attended Barton County Community College where he&nbsp;obtained a EMS Degree.

Steve was united in marriage to Melody Kay Vandergon on May 10, 1997, at the&nbsp;park in Bunker Hill. &nbsp;This union was&nbsp;blessed with three sons; Malachai, Isaac and Ezekial. &nbsp;They made their home in Russell.

Steve was a Paramedic for Russell County for 30 years and the&nbsp;Russell County Deputy Coroner for 20 years before his retirement in&nbsp;2021 due to his health. &nbsp;In his spare&nbsp;time, he enjoyed bowling, woodworking, reading&nbsp;sci-fi fantasy novels&nbsp;and helping the people of Russell County.

Steve’s surviving family include his wife of 24 years, Melody of the home; sons, Malachai Boltin of Russell, Kansas, Isaac Boltin of Camp Pendelton, California and Ezekial Boltin of Russell, Kansas; parents, Art and Maryln Boltin of Bunker Hill, Kansas; and brother, Shawn Boltin (Rosie) of Black Forest, Colorado. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by&nbsp;his maternal and paternal grandparents.

A&nbsp;Gathering&nbsp;Service&nbsp;will be held&nbsp;at 5:30 P.M. at Fossil Lake with a Viking Funeral&nbsp;at&nbsp;sunset.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cremation has taken place. &nbsp;A Memorial has been&nbsp;established&nbsp;with Team EMS. &nbsp;Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in&nbsp;charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Steven Patrick Boltin, 54, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Saturday,&nbsp;February&nbsp;19, 2022, at the Russell Regional Hospital after a&nbsp;courageous&nbsp;battle with cancer.Steve was born July 4, 1967, in St. Louis County, Missouri. He was one&nbsp;of two&nbsp;sons born to Arthur and Maryln Lee&nbsp;(Kaufman) Boltin. He grew up in St. Charles, Missouri, until the age of&nbsp;12 when his family&nbsp;moved to&nbsp;Bunker Hill, Kansas. He graduated from Russell High School.Steve served his country in the U.S. Marines&nbsp;after high school. After his tour of duty, he&nbsp;returned to Russell and attended Barton County Community College where he&nbsp;obtained a EMS Degree.Steve was united in marriage to Melody Kay Vandergon on May 10, 1997, at the&nbsp;park in Bunker Hill. &nbsp;This union was&nbsp;blessed with three sons; Malachai, Isaac and Ezekial. &nbsp;They made their home in Russell.Steve was a Paramedic for Russell County for 30 years and the&nbsp;Russell County Deputy Coroner for 20 years before his retirement in&nbsp;2021 due to his health. &nbsp;In his spare&nbsp;time, he enjoyed bowling, woodworking, reading&nbsp;sci-fi fantasy novels&nbsp;and helping the people of Russell County.Steve’s surviving family include his wife of 24 years, Melody of the home; sons, Malachai Boltin of Russell, Kansas, Isaac Boltin of Camp Pendelton, California and Ezekial Boltin of Russell, Kansas; parents, Art and Maryln Boltin of Bunker Hill, Kansas; and brother, Shawn Boltin (Rosie) of Black Forest, Colorado. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by&nbsp;his maternal and paternal grandparents.A&nbsp;Gathering&nbsp;Service&nbsp;will be held&nbsp;at 5:30 P.M. at Fossil Lake with a Viking Funeral&nbsp;at&nbsp;sunset.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cremation has taken place. &nbsp;A Memorial has been&nbsp;established&nbsp;with Team EMS. &nbsp;Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in&nbsp;charge of these arrangements.

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