Mary Elizabeth (Bien) Banks, 89, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Main Street Manor of Russell.

Mary was born August 19, 1932, in Sabetha, Kansas.&nbsp; She was the 
daughter of Elmer and Helen (Slater) Bien.&nbsp; She grew up in Sabetha and 
graduated from Sabetha High School.&nbsp; While working at the Sabetha 
Theater as an usher she met Paul Francis Banks.&nbsp; They were united in 
marriage on January 8, 1952, in Fidelity, Kansas, at the St. Augustine 
Catholic Church. &nbsp;This union was blessed with nine children: Deborah, 
Tim, Robert, Patricia, David, Phyllis, Carol, Duane and Doug. Together 
Paul and Mary worked at the Sabetha Seed Plant for a short time and Mary
 then was a devoted Homemaker.&nbsp; They moved their family to Russell, 
Kansas in 1967, where she continued being a Homemaker as well as a 
babysitter and later a Daycare Service.

Mary was an active member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the 
Ladies Church Guild.&nbsp; She also was a member of the Russell V.F.W. Ladies
 Auxiliary.&nbsp; Paul and Mary both had a passion for square dancing, being 
members of the Russell Crosstrailers and the Shoot Stars of Hays, and 
loved traveling to dances and conventions.&nbsp; She also enjoyed reading, 
especially Christian Romance novels.

Mary’s surviving family include her four daughters, Deborah Kreutzer 
(Allen) of Lawrence, Kansas, Patricia Mead (Mark) of Russell, Kansas, 
Phyllis Billinger (Jeff) of Russell, Kansas and Carol Pummell (James) of
 Sabina, Ohio; five sons, Tim Banks of Russell, Kansas, Robert Banks of 
Hays, Kansas, David Banks (Mel) of Russell, Kansas, Duane Banks 
(Kathleen) of Russell, Kansas and Doug Banks (Michelle) of Russell, 
Kansas; 34 grandchildren, 65 great grandchildren and 8 great-great 
grandchildren.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband Paul on November 
24, 2007; three sisters, Louise Simmon, Barbara Keesey and Nellie Pearl 
Bien; four brothers, Fred Bien, George Bien, Glen Bien and Ralph Bein; 
two grandchildren, Sean Banks and Sierra Banks; and a great grandson 
Carter Leones.

Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, 
February 26, 2022, at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church in 
Russell.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in 
Russell.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday, 
February 25, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.&nbsp; Vigil and Rosary 
will be held at 7:00 PM, Friday at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic 
Church.

A Memorial has been established with St. Mary’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; 
Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Mary Elizabeth (Bien) Banks, 89, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Main Street Manor of Russell.Mary was born August 19, 1932, in Sabetha, Kansas.&nbsp; She was the 
daughter of Elmer and Helen (Slater) Bien.&nbsp; She grew up in Sabetha and 
graduated from Sabetha High School.&nbsp; While working at the Sabetha 
Theater as an usher she met Paul Francis Banks.&nbsp; They were united in 
marriage on January 8, 1952, in Fidelity, Kansas, at the St. Augustine 
Catholic Church. &nbsp;This union was blessed with nine children: Deborah, 
Tim, Robert, Patricia, David, Phyllis, Carol, Duane and Doug. Together 
Paul and Mary worked at the Sabetha Seed Plant for a short time and Mary
 then was a devoted Homemaker.&nbsp; They moved their family to Russell, 
Kansas in 1967, where she continued being a Homemaker as well as a 
babysitter and later a Daycare Service.Mary was an active member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the 
Ladies Church Guild.&nbsp; She also was a member of the Russell V.F.W. Ladies
 Auxiliary.&nbsp; Paul and Mary both had a passion for square dancing, being 
members of the Russell Crosstrailers and the Shoot Stars of Hays, and 
loved traveling to dances and conventions.&nbsp; She also enjoyed reading, 
especially Christian Romance novels.Mary’s surviving family include her four daughters, Deborah Kreutzer 
(Allen) of Lawrence, Kansas, Patricia Mead (Mark) of Russell, Kansas, 
Phyllis Billinger (Jeff) of Russell, Kansas and Carol Pummell (James) of
 Sabina, Ohio; five sons, Tim Banks of Russell, Kansas, Robert Banks of 
Hays, Kansas, David Banks (Mel) of Russell, Kansas, Duane Banks 
(Kathleen) of Russell, Kansas and Doug Banks (Michelle) of Russell, 
Kansas; 34 grandchildren, 65 great grandchildren and 8 great-great 
grandchildren.Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband Paul on November 
24, 2007; three sisters, Louise Simmon, Barbara Keesey and Nellie Pearl 
Bien; four brothers, Fred Bien, George Bien, Glen Bien and Ralph Bein; 
two grandchildren, Sean Banks and Sierra Banks; and a great grandson 
Carter Leones.Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, 
February 26, 2022, at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church in 
Russell.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in 
Russell.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday, 
February 25, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.&nbsp; Vigil and Rosary 
will be held at 7:00 PM, Friday at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic 
Church.A Memorial has been established with St. Mary’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; 
Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Mary Elizabeth (Bien) Banks

Nathella Ilene Jeffery, 86, passed away on February 21, 2022, at the 
Cedar Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas. She was born on 
December 16, 1935, in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, the daughter of Gay 
and Ilene (Rosenburger) McLaughlin.

Nathella was an Administrative Assistant for B and B Advertising in 
Scott City, Kansas, for over 40 years. She was a member of the United 
Methodist Church in Scott City. &nbsp;She married Jimmie L. Jeffery on March 
24, 1956, in Merrillan, Wisconsin. He passed away on March 6, 2018.

Survivors include 2 daughters, Jimalene (Randy) Haddon of Ellinwood, 
Nathella (Calvin) Humburg of Ness City; daughter-in-law, Shawn Jeffery 
of Victoria; sister, Mary Ingersoll (Jim Cina) of New London, Wisconsin;
 6 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She was preceded in death 
by her parents, husband, son, Wade Jeffery and sister, Barb Brown.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Memorial contributions may be given to the United Methodist Church of Scott City, Kansas.

Nathella Ilene Jeffery, 86, passed away on February 21, 2022, at the 
Cedar Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas. She was born on 
December 16, 1935, in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, the daughter of Gay 
and Ilene (Rosenburger) McLaughlin.Nathella was an Administrative Assistant for B and B Advertising in 
Scott City, Kansas, for over 40 years. She was a member of the United 
Methodist Church in Scott City. &nbsp;She married Jimmie L. Jeffery on March 
24, 1956, in Merrillan, Wisconsin. He passed away on March 6, 2018.Survivors include 2 daughters, Jimalene (Randy) Haddon of Ellinwood, 
Nathella (Calvin) Humburg of Ness City; daughter-in-law, Shawn Jeffery 
of Victoria; sister, Mary Ingersoll (Jim Cina) of New London, Wisconsin;
 6 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She was preceded in death 
by her parents, husband, son, Wade Jeffery and sister, Barb Brown.Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.Memorial contributions may be given to the United Methodist Church of Scott City, Kansas.

Nathella Ilene Jeffery

Robert&nbsp;E. Fields, age 80, of Hays, Kansas, died Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays.

He was born September 3, 1941, in Colby, Kansas, to Floyd H. and Nina H. (Kersenbrock) Fields. He married Della (Dreiling) on May 11, 1968, at Colby, Kansas.

He worked at the Kansas State Research and Extension Center in Hays for 25 years, and he retired in 2003. &nbsp;Robert grew up on a farm at Colby and was a 1960 graduate of Colby High School. &nbsp; He served in the Kansas&nbsp;National Guard, and attended Saint JosephCatholic Church, Hays.

Survivors include his wife, Della Fields, of the home; his daughter, Melissa Reif, Plainville, KS; His brother, Gary Fields&nbsp;and wife, Janice, North Glenn, CO; his brothers-in-law, Dale Koenig, Colby, KS; Dennis Dreiling, Victoria, KS; his grandchildren, Samantha Reif, Justin Reif, and Abby Reif.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Don; and his sister, Betty Koenig.&nbsp;

A celebration of Life service will be at 10:30 A.M. Friday, March 4, 2022, at&nbsp; Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22 Street, Hays, Kansas 67601 with Father Richard Daise officiating. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Friday, at the mortuary.

The family suggests memorials payable to: Cancer Council of Ellis County in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays. &nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Robert&nbsp;E. Fields, age 80, of Hays, Kansas, died Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays.He was born September 3, 1941, in Colby, Kansas, to Floyd H. and Nina H. (Kersenbrock) Fields. He married Della (Dreiling) on May 11, 1968, at Colby, Kansas.He worked at the Kansas State Research and Extension Center in Hays for 25 years, and he retired in 2003. &nbsp;Robert grew up on a farm at Colby and was a 1960 graduate of Colby High School. &nbsp; He served in the Kansas&nbsp;National Guard, and attended Saint JosephCatholic Church, Hays.Survivors include his wife, Della Fields, of the home; his daughter, Melissa Reif, Plainville, KS; His brother, Gary Fields&nbsp;and wife, Janice, North Glenn, CO; his brothers-in-law, Dale Koenig, Colby, KS; Dennis Dreiling, Victoria, KS; his grandchildren, Samantha Reif, Justin Reif, and Abby Reif.He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Don; and his sister, Betty Koenig.&nbsp;A celebration of Life service will be at 10:30 A.M. Friday, March 4, 2022, at&nbsp; Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22 Street, Hays, Kansas 67601 with Father Richard Daise officiating. &nbsp;&nbsp;The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Friday, at the mortuary.The family suggests memorials payable to: Cancer Council of Ellis County in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays. &nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Robert E. Fields

Longtime Goodland, KS resident Barbara Jean&nbsp;Mosbarger, 85, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at the Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland.

Barbara was born on June 16, 1936, in&nbsp;Spearville, KS, the only child of James and Wilhelmina (Warfield) Gearhart. &nbsp;She attended school in Cimarron, KS and graduated in 1954. &nbsp;She then went on and attended Kansas State University, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. &nbsp;It was there that she met her future husband Gary&nbsp;Mosbarger. &nbsp;They later were married on September 1, 1957, at the chapel on the campus of Colorado State University. &nbsp;

Barbara and Gary had two children; James Lee born in 1961, and Shari Lynn born in 1964. &nbsp;She enjoyed spending time attending all the activities that her children and grandchildren were involved with, from showing cattle and pigs in 4-H, to watching them play football, basketball and even going to wrestling tournaments. &nbsp;

Barbara was a very dedicated 4-H leader for Prairie Dale 4-H Club, and was also a 4-H cooking leader. &nbsp;She served on the Sherman County Extension Council for several years, and was a member of the Beaver Valley EHU Club. &nbsp;She&nbsp;was&nbsp;proud to be a&nbsp;farmwife;&nbsp;helping drive trucks, doing yard work, gardening and helping the guys move vehicles from field to field. &nbsp;She was also ready to serve up a hot meal when the family had called it a day.&nbsp;&nbsp;Barbara was a very special wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and will truly be missed by many.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Gary&nbsp;and her sister-in-law&nbsp;and brother-in-law&nbsp;Lavaughn&nbsp;and John Glasco.

She is survived by her children; son Jim (Darla)&nbsp;Mosbarger, Shari (Terry) Taylor; four grandsons, John (Lora)&nbsp;Mosbarger,&nbsp;Jace&nbsp;(Bryn)&nbsp;Mosbarger, Ryan (Hannah) Taylor, Garrett&nbsp;Taylor&nbsp;(KamiMiller); six great grandchildren;&nbsp;Jance, Jarrett,&nbsp;Jax, Olivia, Meyer and Cole.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at 10:30 AM MT at the Church of Christ in Goodland with Pastor Brent Flanders officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 25, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Sherman County 4-H and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Online condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.

Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

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 </figure>Longtime Goodland, KS resident Barbara Jean&nbsp;Mosbarger, 85, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at the Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland.Barbara was born on June 16, 1936, in&nbsp;Spearville, KS, the only child of James and Wilhelmina (Warfield) Gearhart. &nbsp;She attended school in Cimarron, KS and graduated in 1954. &nbsp;She then went on and attended Kansas State University, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. &nbsp;It was there that she met her future husband Gary&nbsp;Mosbarger. &nbsp;They later were married on September 1, 1957, at the chapel on the campus of Colorado State University. &nbsp;Barbara and Gary had two children; James Lee born in 1961, and Shari Lynn born in 1964. &nbsp;She enjoyed spending time attending all the activities that her children and grandchildren were involved with, from showing cattle and pigs in 4-H, to watching them play football, basketball and even going to wrestling tournaments. &nbsp;Barbara was a very dedicated 4-H leader for Prairie Dale 4-H Club, and was also a 4-H cooking leader. &nbsp;She served on the Sherman County Extension Council for several years, and was a member of the Beaver Valley EHU Club. &nbsp;She&nbsp;was&nbsp;proud to be a&nbsp;farmwife;&nbsp;helping drive trucks, doing yard work, gardening and helping the guys move vehicles from field to field. &nbsp;She was also ready to serve up a hot meal when the family had called it a day.&nbsp;&nbsp;Barbara was a very special wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and will truly be missed by many.Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Gary&nbsp;and her sister-in-law&nbsp;and brother-in-law&nbsp;Lavaughn&nbsp;and John Glasco.She is survived by her children; son Jim (Darla)&nbsp;Mosbarger, Shari (Terry) Taylor; four grandsons, John (Lora)&nbsp;Mosbarger,&nbsp;Jace&nbsp;(Bryn)&nbsp;Mosbarger, Ryan (Hannah) Taylor, Garrett&nbsp;Taylor&nbsp;(KamiMiller); six great grandchildren;&nbsp;Jance, Jarrett,&nbsp;Jax, Olivia, Meyer and Cole.Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at 10:30 AM MT at the Church of Christ in Goodland with Pastor Brent Flanders officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.Visitation will be held on Friday, February 25, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.Memorial contributions may be designated to the Sherman County 4-H and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Barbara Jean Mosbarger

Vera Faye Ford passed away on February 10, 2022, at the High Plains 
Retirement Village Memory Care Unit in Lakin, Kansas from complication 
of Alzheimers. She was born on August 12, 1925, in rural Wichita County
 Kansas to Ralph G. and Elizabeth L Kiefer Riddiough. She was the oldest
 of 9 children and grew up and attended schools in the Carwood Community
 of Northwest Wichita County. She graduated from Wichita County High 
School in 1944 and immediately started work for the United States Postal
 Service in Leoti, Kansas. 
Vera married Glenn H Ford and they celebrated 61 years of marriage. 
Born to this union were Glenda Ford, Leoti, KS; William (Beverly) Ford 
of Andalusia, AL and Terri (Jeff) Ridder, Leoti, KS. Other survivors 
include two brothers – Milton (Velda) Riddiough, Scott City and Robert 
(Glenda) Riddiough, Smithville, GA; one sister – Bonnie (Ron) Weaver, 
Tumicari, NM; seven grandchildren – Silkor Schillings, Samantha 
Ratzlaff, Dustan (Mandy) Ridder, Garrett Ridder, Gage (Debbie) Ridder, 
Evan Ridder and Aaron Ridder; and six great-grandchildren – Saigen and 
Katia Schillings, Tucker Ratzlaff, Aaliyah, Joaquin and Theo Ridder. 
She was a homemaker and avid caregiver and loved her family dearly. 
The family also resided in Greeley County, Kansas, for several years 
where Vera built and ran the Tastee-Freez in Tribune, Kansas. She was 
an active member of the local VFW Auxiliary. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a 
great-grandson-Joshua Ratzlaff, brothers – Lee, Joe, Ralph Jr and 
William and one sister – Marjory Peine. 
Services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Leoti, Kansas 
on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at 11:00 am. A private family Inurnment
 will take place at a later time at the Beulah Cemetery. Memorials in 
lieu of flowers made be made to the Museum of the Great Plains or the 
Carwood Community Cemetery Fund, both in care of Garnand Funeral Home of
 Garden City, Kansas.

 Condolences may be given at 
garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Vera Faye Ford passed away on February 10, 2022, at the High Plains 
Retirement Village Memory Care Unit in Lakin, Kansas from complication 
of Alzheimers. She was born on August 12, 1925, in rural Wichita County
 Kansas to Ralph G. and Elizabeth L Kiefer Riddiough. She was the oldest
 of 9 children and grew up and attended schools in the Carwood Community
 of Northwest Wichita County. She graduated from Wichita County High 
School in 1944 and immediately started work for the United States Postal
 Service in Leoti, Kansas. 
Vera married Glenn H Ford and they celebrated 61 years of marriage. 
Born to this union were Glenda Ford, Leoti, KS; William (Beverly) Ford 
of Andalusia, AL and Terri (Jeff) Ridder, Leoti, KS. Other survivors 
include two brothers – Milton (Velda) Riddiough, Scott City and Robert 
(Glenda) Riddiough, Smithville, GA; one sister – Bonnie (Ron) Weaver, 
Tumicari, NM; seven grandchildren – Silkor Schillings, Samantha 
Ratzlaff, Dustan (Mandy) Ridder, Garrett Ridder, Gage (Debbie) Ridder, 
Evan Ridder and Aaron Ridder; and six great-grandchildren – Saigen and 
Katia Schillings, Tucker Ratzlaff, Aaliyah, Joaquin and Theo Ridder. 
She was a homemaker and avid caregiver and loved her family dearly. 
The family also resided in Greeley County, Kansas, for several years 
where Vera built and ran the Tastee-Freez in Tribune, Kansas. She was 
an active member of the local VFW Auxiliary. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a 
great-grandson-Joshua Ratzlaff, brothers – Lee, Joe, Ralph Jr and 
William and one sister – Marjory Peine. 
Services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Leoti, Kansas 
on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at 11:00 am. A private family Inurnment
 will take place at a later time at the Beulah Cemetery. Memorials in 
lieu of flowers made be made to the Museum of the Great Plains or the 
Carwood Community Cemetery Fund, both in care of Garnand Funeral Home of
 Garden City, Kansas. Condolences may be given at 
garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Vera Faye Ford

Mrs. Charlotte Janean (Owens) Vaughn, 78, entered into rest on February 15, 2022, in Augusta, Georgia.

Mrs. Vaughn was born in Great Bend, Kansas, to the late William and 
Nadene Owens of Rush Center, Kansas. She spent her childhood in Kansas 
and graduated from La Crosse High School in La Crosse, Kansas. She lived
 most of her adult life in Georgia and Florida where she worked as a 
Pharmacy Technician and met the love of her life, the late Donald 
Vaughn. She took pride in supporting soldiers and their families at Winn
 Army Community Hospital, Fort Stewart, Georgia, where she retired after
 over 20 years of federal service. After retirement, she and Don enjoyed
 spending life by the water in Astor, Florida. Here she felt led to 
continue serving the veteran community working as a Pharmacy Technician 
at the VA Medical Center in Orlando, Florida. In 2013, she retired for 
good and returned to Georgia to be closer to family in Appling.

Mrs. Vaughn was a wonderful mother, caring grandmother, and loyal 
friend. Along her journey, she met many friends and formed life-long 
relationships. She would go out of her way to help whenever or however 
needed. She enjoyed giving big hugs, going out on the boat, and cooking 
for others. But, most of all, she treasured spending time with her loved
 ones. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Mrs. 
Vaughn is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Vaughn. She is 
survived by her children Lynn (Loyd) Taylor (Scott) and Daryle Meddings 
(Michele); grandchildren Brandon Pope (Marissa), Jessica Porter (Kevin),
 Justin Meddings, and Carson Meddings; and great-grandchildren Clayton, 
Bradley, and Alexandria Porter.

Graveside service will be Saturday, February 26, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. 
at the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Terry 
Warner officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, 
La Crosse, Kansas.

Flowers are welcome, the family requests no plants due to travel distance.

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

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

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 </figure>Mrs. Charlotte Janean (Owens) Vaughn, 78, entered into rest on February 15, 2022, in Augusta, Georgia.Mrs. Vaughn was born in Great Bend, Kansas, to the late William and 
Nadene Owens of Rush Center, Kansas. She spent her childhood in Kansas 
and graduated from La Crosse High School in La Crosse, Kansas. She lived
 most of her adult life in Georgia and Florida where she worked as a 
Pharmacy Technician and met the love of her life, the late Donald 
Vaughn. She took pride in supporting soldiers and their families at Winn
 Army Community Hospital, Fort Stewart, Georgia, where she retired after
 over 20 years of federal service. After retirement, she and Don enjoyed
 spending life by the water in Astor, Florida. Here she felt led to 
continue serving the veteran community working as a Pharmacy Technician 
at the VA Medical Center in Orlando, Florida. In 2013, she retired for 
good and returned to Georgia to be closer to family in Appling.Mrs. Vaughn was a wonderful mother, caring grandmother, and loyal 
friend. Along her journey, she met many friends and formed life-long 
relationships. She would go out of her way to help whenever or however 
needed. She enjoyed giving big hugs, going out on the boat, and cooking 
for others. But, most of all, she treasured spending time with her loved
 ones. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Mrs. 
Vaughn is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Vaughn. She is 
survived by her children Lynn (Loyd) Taylor (Scott) and Daryle Meddings 
(Michele); grandchildren Brandon Pope (Marissa), Jessica Porter (Kevin),
 Justin Meddings, and Carson Meddings; and great-grandchildren Clayton, 
Bradley, and Alexandria Porter.Graveside service will be Saturday, February 26, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. 
at the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Terry 
Warner officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, 
La Crosse, Kansas.Flowers are welcome, the family requests no plants due to travel distance.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Charlotte Janean (Owens) Vaughn

Shirley A. (Clapper) Baker, 90, of Hoxie, Kansas, passed away Saturday, 
February 19, 2022, at the Sheridan County Health Complex LTC. She was 
born November 10, 1931, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Joseph L. and Wava L. 
(Record) Clapper. Shirley grew up in Dodge City and graduated from Dodge
 City High School in 1950. After graduating, she helped her mother take 
care of her four brothers. On October 1, 1956, she married Byron Dwayne 
Baker in Dodge City, Kansas. Shirley and Byron raised their children in 
Goodland, Kansas. In 1977, they moved to Longview, Texas. In the early 
'90s, Shirley and Byron moved to Hoxie, Kansas.
 Shirley’s father trained horses, and as a young girl, Shirley helped
 her father train the horses by being a jockey. While living in 
Longview, Texas, Shirley owned and operated her own café and managed 
apartments. For many years, she did Home Interior Decorating. During her
 lifetime, she cooked for several restaurants and was a waitress. In 
Hoxie, she owned and operated SHIRLEY’S STUFF and sold her baked goods, 
especially her cinnamon rolls.
 Shirley was a good athlete and enjoyed water skiing and swimming. 
While living in Goodland, Shirley helped coach the swim team and helped 
in any way she could. When Shirley was not working, she loved being 
outdoors and enjoyed camping and fishing whenever she could. She was a 
wonderful musician and sang with the Sweet Adelines in Colby, Kansas. 
She was also an artist and did many oil paintings. Shirley had her own 
art show at the Prairie Museum of Art and History in Colby. Shirley 
enjoyed watching her grandkids participate in in all their activities 
Shirley was a member of the Hoxie Christian Church where she served as a
 deaconess and taught bible study and a lifelong member of the American 
Auxiliary. She was a great supporter of her family, and they were the 
most important people in her life.
 Shirley is survived by her sons, Roger Baker and wife Tami of Port 
Bolivar, Texas and Kirk Baker and wife Kelley of Hoxie, Kansas; daughter
 Nicolet Davis and husband William of Stratton, Colorado; brothers, 
Dennis Clapper of Hemphill, Texas and David Clapper of Hoxie, Kansas; 
fifteen grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and two 
great-great-grandchild.
 She was preceded in death by her husband, Byron Baker; parents, 
Joseph and Wava Clapper; brothers, Earl Clapper and Nicholas Clapper; 
and half-sisters, Nadine Crookshank and Phyllis Peck.
 A funeral service is planned for Friday, February 25, 2022, 10:30 
A.M., at the Hoxie Christian Church with Pastor Carl Dumler presiding. 
Visitation will be Thursday, February 24, 2022, at the Mickey-Leopold 
Funeral Home, from 1:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. with family greeting 
friends from 5:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Memorials may be given to the 
Hoxie Christian Church or The Sheridan County Benefit Walk and sent in 
care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. 
The service will be livestreamed on the Hoxie Christian Church Facebook 
page. You may leave words of comfort at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.
 Shirley was a hard worker and had a fire in her that will never die!
 Her spirit and love for her family will forever remain in the hearts of
 those who loved her.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Shirley A. (Clapper) Baker, 90, of Hoxie, Kansas, passed away Saturday, 
February 19, 2022, at the Sheridan County Health Complex LTC. She was 
born November 10, 1931, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Joseph L. and Wava L. 
(Record) Clapper. Shirley grew up in Dodge City and graduated from Dodge
 City High School in 1950. After graduating, she helped her mother take 
care of her four brothers. On October 1, 1956, she married Byron Dwayne 
Baker in Dodge City, Kansas. Shirley and Byron raised their children in 
Goodland, Kansas. In 1977, they moved to Longview, Texas. In the early 
'90s, Shirley and Byron moved to Hoxie, Kansas.
 Shirley’s father trained horses, and as a young girl, Shirley helped
 her father train the horses by being a jockey. While living in 
Longview, Texas, Shirley owned and operated her own café and managed 
apartments. For many years, she did Home Interior Decorating. During her
 lifetime, she cooked for several restaurants and was a waitress. In 
Hoxie, she owned and operated SHIRLEY’S STUFF and sold her baked goods, 
especially her cinnamon rolls.
 Shirley was a good athlete and enjoyed water skiing and swimming. 
While living in Goodland, Shirley helped coach the swim team and helped 
in any way she could. When Shirley was not working, she loved being 
outdoors and enjoyed camping and fishing whenever she could. She was a 
wonderful musician and sang with the Sweet Adelines in Colby, Kansas. 
She was also an artist and did many oil paintings. Shirley had her own 
art show at the Prairie Museum of Art and History in Colby. Shirley 
enjoyed watching her grandkids participate in in all their activities 
Shirley was a member of the Hoxie Christian Church where she served as a
 deaconess and taught bible study and a lifelong member of the American 
Auxiliary. She was a great supporter of her family, and they were the 
most important people in her life.
 Shirley is survived by her sons, Roger Baker and wife Tami of Port 
Bolivar, Texas and Kirk Baker and wife Kelley of Hoxie, Kansas; daughter
 Nicolet Davis and husband William of Stratton, Colorado; brothers, 
Dennis Clapper of Hemphill, Texas and David Clapper of Hoxie, Kansas; 
fifteen grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and two 
great-great-grandchild.
 She was preceded in death by her husband, Byron Baker; parents, 
Joseph and Wava Clapper; brothers, Earl Clapper and Nicholas Clapper; 
and half-sisters, Nadine Crookshank and Phyllis Peck.
 A funeral service is planned for Friday, February 25, 2022, 10:30 
A.M., at the Hoxie Christian Church with Pastor Carl Dumler presiding. 
Visitation will be Thursday, February 24, 2022, at the Mickey-Leopold 
Funeral Home, from 1:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. with family greeting 
friends from 5:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Memorials may be given to the 
Hoxie Christian Church or The Sheridan County Benefit Walk and sent in 
care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. 
The service will be livestreamed on the Hoxie Christian Church Facebook 
page. You may leave words of comfort at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.
 Shirley was a hard worker and had a fire in her that will never die!
 Her spirit and love for her family will forever remain in the hearts of
 those who loved her.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shirley A. (Clapper) Baker

Lowell Don Newsom, formerly of Dalton, Mo., passed away on February 18, 2022. Lowell worked on his family farm with his beloved parents Donald and Sally Newsom.  After leaving the farm to enroll at the University of Missouri, he joined his beloved fraternity Alpha Gamma Rho and became its President in 1969. 

After graduation, he was hired by the IBM corporation in the Wichita, Kansas, branch office and covered two territories in Hays and Hutchinson. 

In 1976, he was promoted to a district manager in St. Louis covering a seven-state district with IBM and an IBM spin off company, Lexmark International for 25 years. After that, Lowell became involved in philanthropy and became his fraternity’s first Director of Development. He also what was the first Director of Development for a State wide organization, the Missouri Council of the Blind. Lowell loved the St. Louis Cardinals. He had a dear Aunt, Jessie (Coleman) Homman who led him to his Cardinals love. Later on, Lowell worked for two international companies one in Singapore and another in Calgary Canada. He lived life to the fullest and made countless many friends along the way. He is survived by his dear and only son Matthew Lowell Newsom.

Click <a href="https://www.summervillefuneralhome.com/obituary/lowell-newsom">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Lowell Don Newsom, formerly of Dalton, Mo., passed away on February 18, 2022. Lowell worked on his family farm with his beloved parents Donald and Sally Newsom. After leaving the farm to enroll at the University of Missouri, he joined his beloved fraternity Alpha Gamma Rho and became its President in 1969. After graduation, he was hired by the IBM corporation in the Wichita, Kansas, branch office and covered two territories in Hays and Hutchinson. In 1976, he was promoted to a district manager in St. Louis covering a seven-state district with IBM and an IBM spin off company, Lexmark International for 25 years. After that, Lowell became involved in philanthropy and became his fraternity’s first Director of Development. He also what was the first Director of Development for a State wide organization, the Missouri Council of the Blind. Lowell loved the St. Louis Cardinals. He had a dear Aunt, Jessie (Coleman) Homman who led him to his Cardinals love. Later on, Lowell worked for two international companies one in Singapore and another in Calgary Canada. He lived life to the fullest and made countless many friends along the way. He is survived by his dear and only son Matthew Lowell Newsom.Click <a href="https://www.summervillefuneralhome.com/obituary/lowell-newsom">HERE</a> for service details.

Lowell Don Newsom

Joseph Gerrard Larkin, 68, of Wilber, Neb., passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at his home. Born September 18, 1953, to Leo &amp; Maryrose Larkin in Kimball Ne. 

Joe graduated high-school from Thomas More Prep-Marian in Hays, Kansas. He attended the University of Nebraska for 2 years. He was a member of the National Guard for 9 years and later became a Journeyman Electrician until he retired in 2018. Joe enjoyed gardening and flowers of any kind. He also enjoyed spending time spoiling his grandkids. 

He is survived by his wife, Pat; Daughters: Megan Howe of Beatrice, Anna Jo Kowalski (Ben) of Wilber. Two grandchildren Sophia and Leo. Brothers: Andrew Larkin of St. Cloud MN &amp; Robert Larkin of Kimball Ne. Sisters: Peg Hofer (Steve) of Maple Grove MN &amp; Deb Larkin of Goldfield Iowa. Many nieces &amp; nephews along with countless friends. 

 A celebration of Joe's life will be at 11:00 am Monday February 28, 2022 at Kuncl's Funeral Home in Wilber. Cremation, no visitation. Fellowship following at the American Legion Building in the park. Private Burial at a later date.  Arrangements entrusted to Kuncl Funeral Home in Wilber.

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 </figure>Joseph Gerrard Larkin, 68, of Wilber, Neb., passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at his home. Born September 18, 1953, to Leo &amp; Maryrose Larkin in Kimball Ne. Joe graduated high-school from Thomas More Prep-Marian in Hays, Kansas. He attended the University of Nebraska for 2 years. He was a member of the National Guard for 9 years and later became a Journeyman Electrician until he retired in 2018. Joe enjoyed gardening and flowers of any kind. He also enjoyed spending time spoiling his grandkids. He is survived by his wife, Pat; Daughters: Megan Howe of Beatrice, Anna Jo Kowalski (Ben) of Wilber. Two grandchildren Sophia and Leo. Brothers: Andrew Larkin of St. Cloud MN &amp; Robert Larkin of Kimball Ne. Sisters: Peg Hofer (Steve) of Maple Grove MN &amp; Deb Larkin of Goldfield Iowa. Many nieces &amp; nephews along with countless friends. A celebration of Joe's life will be at 11:00 am Monday February 28, 2022 at Kuncl's Funeral Home in Wilber. Cremation, no visitation. Fellowship following at the American Legion Building in the park. Private Burial at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Kuncl Funeral Home in Wilber.

Joseph Gerrard Larkin

Dianne Connelly, 76, passed away February 20, 2022, in Park City, Kansas.

She was born November 4, 1945, in Rawlins County, Kansas, the daughter of Warren and Enid Mann Davis.

A longtime area resident, she worked in the administration office at 
Larned State Hospital. She was a member of United Methodist Church, 
United Methodist Women, and Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Auxiliary, 
all of Larned and she volunteered her time at the U.M.W. Budget Shop and
 the Pawnee County Food Bank.

On February 14, 1964, she married Roy Williams Connelly in Atwood, Kansas; he preceded her in death on June 16, 2011.

Survivors include: son, Roy (Kathy) Connelly, Park City, Kansas; one 
sister, Karen K. Smith, Aurora, Colorado; one brother, Lynn C. Davis and
 wife Judi, Ogallala, Nebraska; two grandchildren, Valerie Connelly and 
Victoria Connelly, both of Wichita.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her son, Rob Connelly.

Cremation has taken place and services will be announced at a later date by Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

Memorials may be given to U.M.W. or Pawnee County Food Bank in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

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 </figure>Dianne Connelly, 76, passed away February 20, 2022, in Park City, Kansas.She was born November 4, 1945, in Rawlins County, Kansas, the daughter of Warren and Enid Mann Davis.A longtime area resident, she worked in the administration office at 
Larned State Hospital. She was a member of United Methodist Church, 
United Methodist Women, and Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Auxiliary, 
all of Larned and she volunteered her time at the U.M.W. Budget Shop and
 the Pawnee County Food Bank.On February 14, 1964, she married Roy Williams Connelly in Atwood, Kansas; he preceded her in death on June 16, 2011.Survivors include: son, Roy (Kathy) Connelly, Park City, Kansas; one 
sister, Karen K. Smith, Aurora, Colorado; one brother, Lynn C. Davis and
 wife Judi, Ogallala, Nebraska; two grandchildren, Valerie Connelly and 
Victoria Connelly, both of Wichita.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her son, Rob Connelly.Cremation has taken place and services will be announced at a later date by Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.Memorials may be given to U.M.W. or Pawnee County Food Bank in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Dianne Connelly

Barbara “Jodi” Jo Bybee, 79, passed away on February 21, 2022, at her
 home in Great Bend, Kansas. She was born on August 4, 1942, in 
Sterling, Kansas, to William and Helen (Morehouse) Bybee. William passed
 away early in her life, and her stepfather, James Kooistra, raised her 
as his own. Barbara was married to Thomas Ford in Hutchison, Kansas on 
December 10, 1962. He passed on August 21, 1996.

Jodi graduated from Sterling High School. She spent time in Mesa, 
Arizona, where she owned Jodi’s Paintings for thirteen years and was a 
member of the VFW and American Legion. Upon moving to Great Bend, Jodi 
in housekeeping for Cherry Village and at the Barton County Sheriff’s 
offices. She was active in rodeos, benefits, and loved dedicating time 
to being a Senior Companion, winning many awards for her service.

Survivors include two daughters, Tamara (Greg) Howell of Lancaster, 
California, and Melissa (Russell) Broughman of Wichita, Kansas. Tamara 
has three children: Angela (Chad) Adam, Alan (Heather) Howell, and Amara
 Howell; and three grandchildren, Paislie, Taylor, and Clyde, all of 
Lancaster, California. Melissa has four children: Tyler Brough, Taryn 
Brough, Blayze Broughman, and Kadyn Broughman all of Wichita, Kansas. 
She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Charles.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A private 
family service will be held at a later date. Memorials can be made to 
the Barbara Bybee Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Barbara “Jodi” Jo Bybee, 79, passed away on February 21, 2022, at her
 home in Great Bend, Kansas. She was born on August 4, 1942, in 
Sterling, Kansas, to William and Helen (Morehouse) Bybee. William passed
 away early in her life, and her stepfather, James Kooistra, raised her 
as his own. Barbara was married to Thomas Ford in Hutchison, Kansas on 
December 10, 1962. He passed on August 21, 1996.Jodi graduated from Sterling High School. She spent time in Mesa, 
Arizona, where she owned Jodi’s Paintings for thirteen years and was a 
member of the VFW and American Legion. Upon moving to Great Bend, Jodi 
in housekeeping for Cherry Village and at the Barton County Sheriff’s 
offices. She was active in rodeos, benefits, and loved dedicating time 
to being a Senior Companion, winning many awards for her service.Survivors include two daughters, Tamara (Greg) Howell of Lancaster, 
California, and Melissa (Russell) Broughman of Wichita, Kansas. Tamara 
has three children: Angela (Chad) Adam, Alan (Heather) Howell, and Amara
 Howell; and three grandchildren, Paislie, Taylor, and Clyde, all of 
Lancaster, California. Melissa has four children: Tyler Brough, Taryn 
Brough, Blayze Broughman, and Kadyn Broughman all of Wichita, Kansas. 
She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Charles.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A private 
family service will be held at a later date. Memorials can be made to 
the Barbara Bybee Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Barbara 'Jodi' Jo Bybee

Mary Elizabeth (Bien) Banks, 89, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Main Street Manor of Russell, Kansas.

Mary was born August 19, 1932, in Sabetha, Kansas.&nbsp; She was the daughter of Elmer and Helen (Slater) Bien.&nbsp; She grew up in Sabetha and graduated from Sabetha High School.&nbsp; While working at the Sabetha Theater as an usher she met Paul Francis Banks.&nbsp; They were united in marriage on January 8, 1952, in Fidelity, Kansas, at the St. Augustine Catholic Church.&nbsp; This union was blessed with nine children: Deborah, Tim, Robert, Patricia, David, Phyllis, Carol, Duane and Doug. Together Paul and Mary worked at the Sabetha Seed Plant for a short time, and Mary then was a devoted Homemaker.&nbsp; They moved their family to Russell, Kansas, in 1967, where she continued being a Homemaker as well as a babysitter and later a Daycare Service.

Mary was an active member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Ladies Church Guild.&nbsp; She also was a member of the Russell V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary.&nbsp; Paul and Mary both had a passion for square dancing, being members of the Russell Crosstrailers and the Shooting Stars of Hays, and they loved traveling to dances and conventions.&nbsp; She also enjoyed reading, especially Christian Romance novels, and crocheting.&nbsp; Mary crocheted beautiful afghans for each member of her large family!

Mary’s surviving family include her four daughters, Deborah Kreutzer (Allen) of Lawrence, Kansas, Patricia Mead (Mark) of Russell, Kansas, Phyllis Billinger (Jeff) of Russell, Kansas, and Carol Pummell (James) of Sabina, Ohio; five sons, Tim Banks of Russell, Kansas, Robert Banks of Hays, Kansas, David Banks (Mel) of Russell, Kansas, Duane Banks (Kathleen) of Russell, Kansas and Doug Banks (Michelle) of Russell, Kansas; 34 grandchildren, 65 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband Paul on November 24, 2007; three sisters, Louise Simmon, Barbara Keesey and Nellie Pearl Bien; four brothers, Fred Bien, George Bien, Glen Bien and Ralph Bien; two grandchildren, Sean Banks and Cierra Banks; and a great grandson Connor Leones.

Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, February 26, 2022, at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Russell.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday, February 25, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.&nbsp; Vigil and Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM Friday at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

A Memorial has been established with St. Mary’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Mary Elizabeth (Bien) Banks, 89, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Main Street Manor of Russell, Kansas.Mary was born August 19, 1932, in Sabetha, Kansas.&nbsp; She was the daughter of Elmer and Helen (Slater) Bien.&nbsp; She grew up in Sabetha and graduated from Sabetha High School.&nbsp; While working at the Sabetha Theater as an usher she met Paul Francis Banks.&nbsp; They were united in marriage on January 8, 1952, in Fidelity, Kansas, at the St. Augustine Catholic Church.&nbsp; This union was blessed with nine children: Deborah, Tim, Robert, Patricia, David, Phyllis, Carol, Duane and Doug. Together Paul and Mary worked at the Sabetha Seed Plant for a short time, and Mary then was a devoted Homemaker.&nbsp; They moved their family to Russell, Kansas, in 1967, where she continued being a Homemaker as well as a babysitter and later a Daycare Service.Mary was an active member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Ladies Church Guild.&nbsp; She also was a member of the Russell V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary.&nbsp; Paul and Mary both had a passion for square dancing, being members of the Russell Crosstrailers and the Shooting Stars of Hays, and they loved traveling to dances and conventions.&nbsp; She also enjoyed reading, especially Christian Romance novels, and crocheting.&nbsp; Mary crocheted beautiful afghans for each member of her large family!Mary’s surviving family include her four daughters, Deborah Kreutzer (Allen) of Lawrence, Kansas, Patricia Mead (Mark) of Russell, Kansas, Phyllis Billinger (Jeff) of Russell, Kansas, and Carol Pummell (James) of Sabina, Ohio; five sons, Tim Banks of Russell, Kansas, Robert Banks of Hays, Kansas, David Banks (Mel) of Russell, Kansas, Duane Banks (Kathleen) of Russell, Kansas and Doug Banks (Michelle) of Russell, Kansas; 34 grandchildren, 65 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren.Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband Paul on November 24, 2007; three sisters, Louise Simmon, Barbara Keesey and Nellie Pearl Bien; four brothers, Fred Bien, George Bien, Glen Bien and Ralph Bien; two grandchildren, Sean Banks and Cierra Banks; and a great grandson Connor Leones.Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, February 26, 2022, at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Russell.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday, February 25, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.&nbsp; Vigil and Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM Friday at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church.A Memorial has been established with St. Mary’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Ann Mesa, 91, died Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at her home in Garden 
City, Kansas. She was born November 7, 1930, in Scott City, Kansas, the 
daughter of Juan Lopez &amp; Teodora (Jacobo) Mercado. 
 Ann grew up in Garden City where she attended Garden City public 
schools. After graduating from Garden City High School, she attended 
Garden City Community College. On January 16, 1951, she married Albert 
Guillen Mesa in Garden City, Kansas. Ann worked as a nurse’s aide at 
St. Catherine Hospital. She also worked at St. Mary Catholic School and
 with her husband Albert at Mesa Electric. Ann was a member of St. Mary
 Catholic Church in Garden City. She was also a member of the Daughters
 of Isabella, the American GI Forum, and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She 
loved to spend her time by taking care of herself by exercising, 
walking, and dancing. She also enjoyed bowling and going to the 
casinos. 
 Survivors include 6 children Beatrice (Alex) Gallardo of Garden 
City, Kansas, Albert Jr. (Renita) Mesa of Garden City, Kansas, Dennis 
(Lanette) Mesa of Garden City, Kansas, Carolyn (Kenny) Kornelson of 
Newton, Kansas, Elaine (Mike) McCarthy of Rochelle Park, New Jersey, 
&amp; Geri Ann (Daryl) Reece of Olathe, Kansas; a sister Angie Enriquez 
of Wichita, Kansas; a brother Heliodoro “Cal” Mercado of El Dorado, 
Kansas; 15 Grandchildren; 27 Great-Grandchildren; and 3 Great 
Great-Grandchildren. 
 Ann is preceded in death by her husband Albert, who died on July 
20, 1991. She is also preceded in death by her parents; a daughter 
Francine Mesa; 5 sisters Lucille, Sara, Camilla, Sofia, &amp; Josefina; 
and 3 brothers Felix, Loreto, &amp; Evaristo. 
 A Rosary will be held at 1:30 p.m. with Funeral Mass following at 
2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church in 
Garden City with Fr. Jacob Schneider as Celebrant. The funeral Mass may
 also be viewed on Facebook Live on the Garnand Funeral Home Facebook 
page. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. 
Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday and from 9:00 
a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday all at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City.
 The family suggests memorials given to the Garden City Community 
College Endowment Fund in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Ann Mesa, 91, died Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at her home in Garden 
City, Kansas. She was born November 7, 1930, in Scott City, Kansas, the 
daughter of Juan Lopez &amp; Teodora (Jacobo) Mercado. 
 Ann grew up in Garden City where she attended Garden City public 
schools. After graduating from Garden City High School, she attended 
Garden City Community College. On January 16, 1951, she married Albert 
Guillen Mesa in Garden City, Kansas. Ann worked as a nurse’s aide at 
St. Catherine Hospital. She also worked at St. Mary Catholic School and
 with her husband Albert at Mesa Electric. Ann was a member of St. Mary
 Catholic Church in Garden City. She was also a member of the Daughters
 of Isabella, the American GI Forum, and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She 
loved to spend her time by taking care of herself by exercising, 
walking, and dancing. She also enjoyed bowling and going to the 
casinos. 
 Survivors include 6 children Beatrice (Alex) Gallardo of Garden 
City, Kansas, Albert Jr. (Renita) Mesa of Garden City, Kansas, Dennis 
(Lanette) Mesa of Garden City, Kansas, Carolyn (Kenny) Kornelson of 
Newton, Kansas, Elaine (Mike) McCarthy of Rochelle Park, New Jersey, 
&amp; Geri Ann (Daryl) Reece of Olathe, Kansas; a sister Angie Enriquez 
of Wichita, Kansas; a brother Heliodoro “Cal” Mercado of El Dorado, 
Kansas; 15 Grandchildren; 27 Great-Grandchildren; and 3 Great 
Great-Grandchildren. 
 Ann is preceded in death by her husband Albert, who died on July 
20, 1991. She is also preceded in death by her parents; a daughter 
Francine Mesa; 5 sisters Lucille, Sara, Camilla, Sofia, &amp; Josefina; 
and 3 brothers Felix, Loreto, &amp; Evaristo. 
 A Rosary will be held at 1:30 p.m. with Funeral Mass following at 
2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church in 
Garden City with Fr. Jacob Schneider as Celebrant. The funeral Mass may
 also be viewed on Facebook Live on the Garnand Funeral Home Facebook 
page. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. 
Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday and from 9:00 
a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday all at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City.
 The family suggests memorials given to the Garden City Community 
College Endowment Fund in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ann Mesa

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Barbara-Mosbarger">HERE</a> for service details.

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Barbara Jean (Gearhart) Mosbarger

Lawrence W. “Butch” Miller, 65, died February 21, 2022, at Hays 
Medical Center.&nbsp; He was born June 6, 1956, in Hoisington, Kansas, the 
son of Lawrence&nbsp; J. “Brownie” and Marie (Lang) Miller.&nbsp; Butch graduated 
from Claflin High School in 1974.

On April 24, 1982, he married Vicki Folk at Holy Family Catholic Church in Odin.

Butch was born and raised on the family farm near Dubuque and 
continued to farm and raise cattle there. He also worked for Jack 
Schlessiger, Brent Beran, and Schreiber Angus Farms.

He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council #2630.&nbsp;

Butch was a cowboy who loved westerns and rodeoing. He helped to 
build the arena in Odin along with Bones Prosser. He also loved dancing,
 especially swing dancing and led many grand marches.&nbsp; He was a sports 
enthusiast and cheered for the Royals and the Chiefs. He especially 
loved watching his kids compete. He never missed a game and even coached
 their basketball teams at Claflin High School.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Vicki Miller of the 
home; daughter, Maggie Kriegh and husband Kyle of Great Bend; son, Luke 
Miller and fiancé Addy of Springfield, Missouri; brother, John Miller 
and wife Connie of Crown Point, Indiana; sister, June Abbott of Atlanta,
 Georgia; mother-in-law, Beverly Jewell of Claflin; brother-in-law, Mike
 Folk and wife Cherie of Carlsbad, New Mexico; sister-in-laws, Debbie 
Oeser of Claflin, Sherry DeWerff and husband Jeff of Ellinwood; many 
nieces and nephews; and his beloved grandchildren, Kenadee “Pooper” and 
Abell Kriegh; and of course his loyal dog, Aunt Bea.

He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law, Max Folk, and
 three brothers-in-law, Greg Abbott, Chris Oeser and Mark Folk.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at the Funeral Home.

Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church, with Vigil and Rosary to begin at 7 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Saturday, February 26, 
2022, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin, Kansas, celebrated by Father
 Terrance Klein. Burial will follow in St. Catherine Cemetery, Dubuque, 
Kansas.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to LADA Paws Rescue or Kans 
for Kids in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Lawrence W. “Butch” Miller, 65, died February 21, 2022, at Hays 
Medical Center.&nbsp; He was born June 6, 1956, in Hoisington, Kansas, the 
son of Lawrence&nbsp; J. “Brownie” and Marie (Lang) Miller.&nbsp; Butch graduated 
from Claflin High School in 1974.On April 24, 1982, he married Vicki Folk at Holy Family Catholic Church in Odin.Butch was born and raised on the family farm near Dubuque and 
continued to farm and raise cattle there. He also worked for Jack 
Schlessiger, Brent Beran, and Schreiber Angus Farms.He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council #2630.&nbsp;Butch was a cowboy who loved westerns and rodeoing. He helped to 
build the arena in Odin along with Bones Prosser. He also loved dancing,
 especially swing dancing and led many grand marches.&nbsp; He was a sports 
enthusiast and cheered for the Royals and the Chiefs. He especially 
loved watching his kids compete. He never missed a game and even coached
 their basketball teams at Claflin High School.He is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Vicki Miller of the 
home; daughter, Maggie Kriegh and husband Kyle of Great Bend; son, Luke 
Miller and fiancé Addy of Springfield, Missouri; brother, John Miller 
and wife Connie of Crown Point, Indiana; sister, June Abbott of Atlanta,
 Georgia; mother-in-law, Beverly Jewell of Claflin; brother-in-law, Mike
 Folk and wife Cherie of Carlsbad, New Mexico; sister-in-laws, Debbie 
Oeser of Claflin, Sherry DeWerff and husband Jeff of Ellinwood; many 
nieces and nephews; and his beloved grandchildren, Kenadee “Pooper” and 
Abell Kriegh; and of course his loyal dog, Aunt Bea.He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law, Max Folk, and
 three brothers-in-law, Greg Abbott, Chris Oeser and Mark Folk.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at the Funeral Home.Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church, with Vigil and Rosary to begin at 7 p.m.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Saturday, February 26, 
2022, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin, Kansas, celebrated by Father
 Terrance Klein. Burial will follow in St. Catherine Cemetery, Dubuque, 
Kansas.In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to LADA Paws Rescue or Kans 
for Kids in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

Lawrence W. 'Butch' Miller

John Long, 51, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at his home in rural Smith Center, KS. Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

John Long, 51, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at his home in rural Smith Center, KS. Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

John Long

Larry Ray Meitler, 74, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 in Sylvan 
Grove, Kansas. He was born April 29, 1947 in Gooding, Idaho to Raymond
 and Sadie Meitler, the third of ten children. 
 After graduating high school in 1965 from Sylvan Grove High School, 
he joined the US Air Force in 1967 stationed at the Air Force Academy in
 Colorado Springs, Colorado and was later honorably discharged in 1970 
as a Sergeant. During his service in the Air Force, he married LaDonna 
Klaus and they have three children Sheila, Gary and Kevin. They then 
moved to Sylvan Grove, Kansas where the majority of his life was spent 
working for Lincoln County Highway Department as a Road Maintenance 
Operator and later County Road Supervisor for 43 years. He was also 
Town Marshall and served as Mayor of Sylvan Grove for 17 years. He was 
involved helping with community day leading the turtle and frog races 
and the pickle eating contest. He enjoyed baking his “famous” brownies,
 working auctions, demolition derbies, playing cards, attending school 
activities, and especially loved spending time with his family and 
friends. Larry never knew a stranger and would make friends with 
everyone he met. 
 Larry is survived by his children, Sheila Lovell (Ron) of Haysville;
 Gary (Chris) of Rose Hill; and Kevin of Sylvan Grove. Also survived by
 his four grandchildren Austin (Lea) Schroeder, Maci Meitler, McKenzie 
Lovell and Peyton Meitler. He is survived by his former wife, LaDonna, 
nine siblings, many cousins and many many past coworkers and friends.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Larry-Ray-Meitler?obId=24076171#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Larry Ray Meitler, 74, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 in Sylvan 
Grove, Kansas. He was born April 29, 1947 in Gooding, Idaho to Raymond
 and Sadie Meitler, the third of ten children. 
 After graduating high school in 1965 from Sylvan Grove High School, 
he joined the US Air Force in 1967 stationed at the Air Force Academy in
 Colorado Springs, Colorado and was later honorably discharged in 1970 
as a Sergeant. During his service in the Air Force, he married LaDonna 
Klaus and they have three children Sheila, Gary and Kevin. They then 
moved to Sylvan Grove, Kansas where the majority of his life was spent 
working for Lincoln County Highway Department as a Road Maintenance 
Operator and later County Road Supervisor for 43 years. He was also 
Town Marshall and served as Mayor of Sylvan Grove for 17 years. He was 
involved helping with community day leading the turtle and frog races 
and the pickle eating contest. He enjoyed baking his “famous” brownies,
 working auctions, demolition derbies, playing cards, attending school 
activities, and especially loved spending time with his family and 
friends. Larry never knew a stranger and would make friends with 
everyone he met. 
 Larry is survived by his children, Sheila Lovell (Ron) of Haysville;
 Gary (Chris) of Rose Hill; and Kevin of Sylvan Grove. Also survived by
 his four grandchildren Austin (Lea) Schroeder, Maci Meitler, McKenzie 
Lovell and Peyton Meitler. He is survived by his former wife, LaDonna, 
nine siblings, many cousins and many many past coworkers and friends.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Larry-Ray-Meitler?obId=24076171#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Larry Ray Meitler

Sem Flores, 23, of Rexford, died Friday, February 19, 2022, at Citizens&nbsp; Medical Center. He was born April 19, 1998, in Sonora, Mexico, to 
Guillermina Flores. He graduated from Golden Plains High School in 2017. 
He is survived by his mother, sister Rocio Flores and brother, Angel Sanchez. 
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 25, 2022, 
at Baalmann Mortuary, 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>Sem Flores, 23, of Rexford, died Friday, February 19, 2022, at Citizens&nbsp; Medical Center. He was born April 19, 1998, in Sonora, Mexico, to 
Guillermina Flores. He graduated from Golden Plains High School in 2017. 
He is survived by his mother, sister Rocio Flores and brother, Angel Sanchez. 
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 25, 2022, 
at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Sem Alan Flores Lopez

Leona Drullinger passed away on February 19, 2022, at the Kearney 
Regional Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska, at the age of 59. She was born 
on August 10, 1962, to Floyd Allen Blair and Frances Marie (Redfield) 
Blair in Norton, Kansas. She had four children: Richard, Charity, Kelsy,
 and Brandon. She was united in marriage to Richard Drullinger on August
 2, 1981. He later passed away in 2010. 
 Leona enjoyed her family she was extremely family oriented, she was 
very proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She never 
passed up an opportunity to tell them she loved them. Leona was always 
smiling and cared for others. Aside from her passion for caring for her 
family was caring for patients. She graduated nursing school in 1987 and
 practiced until her retirement. She was a member of the Church of the 
Nazarene in Lincoln, NE.
 Leona is survived by her children, Richard (Tamara) Drullinger of 
Kensington, KS, Kelsy (Kyle) Blackman of McCook, NE, and Brandon 
(Rebecca) Drullinger of McCook, NE; fiancé Brad Lynch of Woodston, KS; 
siblings, Floyd Blair Jr. (Jennifer) of Ruskin, NE, Rodney Blair (Cleo) 
of Tobias, NE, Julie Wayman (John) of Bartley, NE; brothers-in-law, 
Kenny Gordine of Hill City, KS, Larry Drullinger of Colby, KS; fifteen 
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
 She is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Frances Blair; 
daughter, Charity Brown; first late husband, Richard Drullinger; 
siblings, Patricia Gordine and Larry Blair; mother-in-law, Marlene 
Drullinger; and sisters-in-law, Twila Proctor and Brenda Drullinger.&nbsp;

A family-directed Celebration of Life Service will be held at the United
 Church of Kensington on Friday, February 25, 2022, at 1PM. 
 Memorials are suggested to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home and may be sent to 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

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 </figure>Leona Drullinger passed away on February 19, 2022, at the Kearney 
Regional Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska, at the age of 59. She was born 
on August 10, 1962, to Floyd Allen Blair and Frances Marie (Redfield) 
Blair in Norton, Kansas. She had four children: Richard, Charity, Kelsy,
 and Brandon. She was united in marriage to Richard Drullinger on August
 2, 1981. He later passed away in 2010. 
 Leona enjoyed her family she was extremely family oriented, she was 
very proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She never 
passed up an opportunity to tell them she loved them. Leona was always 
smiling and cared for others. Aside from her passion for caring for her 
family was caring for patients. She graduated nursing school in 1987 and
 practiced until her retirement. She was a member of the Church of the 
Nazarene in Lincoln, NE.
 Leona is survived by her children, Richard (Tamara) Drullinger of 
Kensington, KS, Kelsy (Kyle) Blackman of McCook, NE, and Brandon 
(Rebecca) Drullinger of McCook, NE; fiancé Brad Lynch of Woodston, KS; 
siblings, Floyd Blair Jr. (Jennifer) of Ruskin, NE, Rodney Blair (Cleo) 
of Tobias, NE, Julie Wayman (John) of Bartley, NE; brothers-in-law, 
Kenny Gordine of Hill City, KS, Larry Drullinger of Colby, KS; fifteen 
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
 She is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Frances Blair; 
daughter, Charity Brown; first late husband, Richard Drullinger; 
siblings, Patricia Gordine and Larry Blair; mother-in-law, Marlene 
Drullinger; and sisters-in-law, Twila Proctor and Brenda Drullinger.&nbsp;A family-directed Celebration of Life Service will be held at the United
 Church of Kensington on Friday, February 25, 2022, at 1PM. 
 Memorials are suggested to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home and may be sent to 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

Leona Drullinger

Peggy Lou (Erwin) Boxberger, 84, of Russell, Kansas, passed away 
Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Russell Regional Hospital in Russell.

Peggy was born March 21, 1927, in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; She was the 
daughter of Kenneth and Glady (Barton) Erwin.&nbsp; She grew up in Russell 
and graduated from Russell High School.

Peggy was united in marriage to Ardean Boxberger on October 14, 1956,&nbsp; in Russell.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two sons; Kent and Kurt.&nbsp; They 
made their home in Russell.

Peggy was a devoted wife and homemaker for her boys.&nbsp; She also helped
 keep the books for Ardean’s welding business.&nbsp; She enjoyed bowling, 
boating and camping, playing bingo and gambling in Las Vegas.

Surviving family include her husband of 65 years, Ardean of the home;
 son, Kurt Boxberger (Melody) of Ft. Worth, Texas; four grandchildren, 
Brooke McMahan (Josh), Brent Boxberger, Shelby Boxberger and Sydney 
Boxberger; and great granddaughter Audrey McMahan.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents and son Kent Boxberger. A 
private family gathering will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Cremation has 
taken place.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary,
 who is in charge of these arrangements.

Peggy Lou (Erwin) Boxberger, 84, of Russell, Kansas, passed away 
Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Russell Regional Hospital in Russell.Peggy was born March 21, 1927, in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; She was the 
daughter of Kenneth and Glady (Barton) Erwin.&nbsp; She grew up in Russell 
and graduated from Russell High School.Peggy was united in marriage to Ardean Boxberger on October 14, 1956,&nbsp; in Russell.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two sons; Kent and Kurt.&nbsp; They 
made their home in Russell.Peggy was a devoted wife and homemaker for her boys.&nbsp; She also helped
 keep the books for Ardean’s welding business.&nbsp; She enjoyed bowling, 
boating and camping, playing bingo and gambling in Las Vegas.Surviving family include her husband of 65 years, Ardean of the home;
 son, Kurt Boxberger (Melody) of Ft. Worth, Texas; four grandchildren, 
Brooke McMahan (Josh), Brent Boxberger, Shelby Boxberger and Sydney 
Boxberger; and great granddaughter Audrey McMahan.Peggy was preceded in death by her parents and son Kent Boxberger. A 
private family gathering will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Cremation has 
taken place.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary,
 who is in charge of these arrangements.

Peggy L. Boxberger

William “Bill” Reiter, age 84, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on 
Saturday, February 19, 2022, in Hays, Kansas. Bill was born July 7, 
1937, in Beloit, Kansas, to the late Hubert and Helen (Walsh) Reiter.

Bill honorably served his country in the United States Army as a 
medical specialist out of Fort Hood, Texas from September of 1957 until 
January of 1963. He later graduated from Colby Community College with an
 associates degree. Bill spent most of his career working in the oil 
field. Then for the last 20 years, enjoyed his retirement by spending 
time with his kids, family, and friends. His favorite pastimes included 
golfing, gambling, and watching the Chiefs and Royals. He was also a 
member of the Ft. Hays VFW Post #9076 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles 
Aerie #3774.

Bill is survived by the mother of his children, Armellia (Meyer) 
Reiter; son Allan Reiter (Lisa) of Ellis, Kansas, and their daughters 
Olivia and Haley; daughters Cynthia Norris of Springfield, Missouri and 
her daughter Jessica Osbourn (Fred), Deborah Reiter of El Dorado, 
Kansas, and children Chad McCoy (Karri), Matthew McCoy (Jessica) and 
Jenna Vice (Nate), and Pamela Thompson (Ron) of Colby, Kansas, and 
children Zeth Thompson (Jessica), Zachery Thompson, and Zenaeh Siefers 
(Benjamin); 14 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and 
brothers Ben and Edwin Reiter.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; sister Connie Storment; and brother Donald Reiter.

Visitation will be held from 8:00-9:00 AM Friday, February 25, 2022, 
at Schmitt Funeral Home, with a rosary service following the visitation.

A memorial service will be held at 9:30 AM at Schmitt Funeral Home 
with Father Dana Clark as celebrant. Burial will the take place at the 
Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery in WaKeeney, where military honors will be 
performed.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Wreath Across America. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th St. WaKeeney, Kansas, 67672.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1645480142393.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>William “Bill” Reiter, age 84, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on 
Saturday, February 19, 2022, in Hays, Kansas. Bill was born July 7, 
1937, in Beloit, Kansas, to the late Hubert and Helen (Walsh) Reiter.Bill honorably served his country in the United States Army as a 
medical specialist out of Fort Hood, Texas from September of 1957 until 
January of 1963. He later graduated from Colby Community College with an
 associates degree. Bill spent most of his career working in the oil 
field. Then for the last 20 years, enjoyed his retirement by spending 
time with his kids, family, and friends. His favorite pastimes included 
golfing, gambling, and watching the Chiefs and Royals. He was also a 
member of the Ft. Hays VFW Post #9076 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles 
Aerie #3774.Bill is survived by the mother of his children, Armellia (Meyer) 
Reiter; son Allan Reiter (Lisa) of Ellis, Kansas, and their daughters 
Olivia and Haley; daughters Cynthia Norris of Springfield, Missouri and 
her daughter Jessica Osbourn (Fred), Deborah Reiter of El Dorado, 
Kansas, and children Chad McCoy (Karri), Matthew McCoy (Jessica) and 
Jenna Vice (Nate), and Pamela Thompson (Ron) of Colby, Kansas, and 
children Zeth Thompson (Jessica), Zachery Thompson, and Zenaeh Siefers 
(Benjamin); 14 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and 
brothers Ben and Edwin Reiter.Bill was preceded in death by his parents; sister Connie Storment; and brother Donald Reiter.Visitation will be held from 8:00-9:00 AM Friday, February 25, 2022, 
at Schmitt Funeral Home, with a rosary service following the visitation.A memorial service will be held at 9:30 AM at Schmitt Funeral Home 
with Father Dana Clark as celebrant. Burial will the take place at the 
Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery in WaKeeney, where military honors will be 
performed.Memorial contributions are suggested to Wreath Across America. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th St. WaKeeney, Kansas, 67672.

William 'Bill' Reiter

With the passing of Joan Ruth Totten Seim Kogler on 
Feb 19, 2022, (age 84) we lost a kindred spirit, infectious smile, 
bright eyes that could see through anything and anybody, an engaging 
wit, and compassionate friend who was more interested in helping others 
than herself.

Joan was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother. She 
was preceded in death by her brother, Wayne Totten, d.1945; mother, 
Ester Gentry Totten, d.1952; father, Harry Totten, d.1957; first 
husband, Gale Seim, d.1959; stepmother, Alvina Schwartz Totten, d.1986; 
sister, Jean Totten Huff, d. 2003; and second husband, Stan Kogler, 
d.2020.

Joan was born in Shelbyville, Indiana on December 22, 1937.&nbsp; Her 
family moved to Udall, Kansas when she was three following her 
grandfather who was a Methodist minister.&nbsp; They soon relocated to 
Gypsum, KS. where her father found work as a prison guard in the Falun 
WWII prison camp.&nbsp; Those “dumb-assed boys” of Gypsum never knew what hit
 them from third grade on!

Joan grew up quick when her mother lost her life on the operating 
table at the young age of 44.&nbsp; Herself, only 15, she had to be “mom” to 
younger sister Jean, and homemaker for the family.&nbsp; To help make ends 
meet, she made their clothes, becoming an excellent seamstress, even 
teaching 4-H sewing later in life.&nbsp; She also helped the Ade’s process 
chickens for the Abilene Hospital, even to the point of chopping off the
 chickens heads and fully dressing them!&nbsp; She graduated from Gypsum High
 school as valedictorian of her class, was a cheerleader, baton twirler,
 played both the bass and snare drums and was rarely challenged in 
ping-pong during her lunch hour!

Soon after high school she married Gale Seim and bore 2 children; 
Larry of Southport, NC, and Pam of Steamboat Springs, CO.&nbsp; The tragic 
farm tractor death of Gale left Joan a widow at age 21.&nbsp; Fortunately, 
for the young family, a great friend, Stan Kogler, came to their rescue 
and married Joan, raising her kids, and their own son, Duane of 
Vancouver, WA.

With their children all graduating from college and pursuing their 
own careers, Stan and Joan continued living on the farm near Kipp, KS 
for over 60 years.&nbsp; During that time, along with farming, they ran a 
successful country electrical and plumbing business, with Stan providing
 the knowledge and labor, and Joan “doing the books”!&nbsp; Not engaging 
enough for Joan, she also worked as a legal secretary, drove the kids’ 
school bus, and of course was an excellent homemaker and cook.&nbsp; Her 
cinnamon rolls and pies were used to bribe Stan to do work on “their” 
house and delight the kids’ college friends and hunting buddies!&nbsp;

Joan also had a love for drawing and drafted the family’s country 
home.&nbsp; That led to an interest in artistic painting and she learned 
several types, but thoroughly enjoyed oil painting.&nbsp; Stan had given her 
painting lessons and even converted the home’s one car garage to a 
painting studio where she perfected her craft and even taught classes. 
Her work was published in local newspapers/mags and exhibited in fairs, 
where she won several awards, including Wheat Hearts Lifetime 
Achievement award.&nbsp; Over a 40 year period, she recreated over 100 
renderings and detailed over 300 porcelain “Santas” she gave as gifts to
 family and friends.&nbsp;

Her love for painting and her painting friends took her around the 
country attending workshops, with favorite experiences being Canyon de 
Chelly, AZ and 4WD jeep rides around Ouray, CO.&nbsp; Her travels also 
developed an interest in diverse nativity sets and she amassed over 500 
pieces, many from her painting friends and family, that she would 
display in her home and decorate her Christmas tree.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Some of her favorite memories were attending athletic events of her 
kids and family vacations to Indiana, Colorado and California; and of 
course visiting her kids and grand-kids living in Illinois, Oklahoma, 
Texas, California, Connecticut, Washington, Colorado and North 
Carolina.&nbsp; She also enjoyed her 50th wedding anniversary when the kids 
surprised her with a family cruise through the inside passage of Alaska.

Joan lived a full life, despite numerous family deaths in her early 
years, and struggled later with heart condition and diabetes, that 
limited her mobility.&nbsp; But her memory and vision were exceptional right 
until the end, and the family was able to reminisce personally and via 
Facetime many great memories.&nbsp; She will be missed by family and friends 
here on earth, but looks forward to seeing all of those that preceded 
her, hoping that Gale and Stan will be fighting for her affection!&nbsp;

Joan leaves behind son, Larry of Southport, NC, daughter-in-law, 
Laura and grandchildren, Michael and Meredith Smith (Michael); daughter,
 Pam Beardmore of Steamboat Springs CO, son-in-law, David, grand-child, 
Allison Nash (Ben) and great-grand-children, Charli, Kimbal and Sloane; 
grandchildren, Madison and Emily; son, Duane of Vancouver, WA, 
daughter-in-law, Karen, and grandchildren, Mathew, Daniel and Katie; and
 many nieces and nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 25, 2022,
 at the Trinity United Methodist Church, Salina, KS. Burial will be in 
the Gypsum City Cemetery, Gypsum, KS. Friends may call at the Ryan 
Mortuary on Thursday, February 24, 2022, from 4 until 8 pm that evening,
 where the family will receive friends from 4 until 6 pm.

Memorial are suggested to the Salina Community Theater or Trinity United Methodist Church.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1645547881760.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>With the passing of Joan Ruth Totten Seim Kogler on 
Feb 19, 2022, (age 84) we lost a kindred spirit, infectious smile, 
bright eyes that could see through anything and anybody, an engaging 
wit, and compassionate friend who was more interested in helping others 
than herself.Joan was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother. She 
was preceded in death by her brother, Wayne Totten, d.1945; mother, 
Ester Gentry Totten, d.1952; father, Harry Totten, d.1957; first 
husband, Gale Seim, d.1959; stepmother, Alvina Schwartz Totten, d.1986; 
sister, Jean Totten Huff, d. 2003; and second husband, Stan Kogler, 
d.2020.Joan was born in Shelbyville, Indiana on December 22, 1937.&nbsp; Her 
family moved to Udall, Kansas when she was three following her 
grandfather who was a Methodist minister.&nbsp; They soon relocated to 
Gypsum, KS. where her father found work as a prison guard in the Falun 
WWII prison camp.&nbsp; Those “dumb-assed boys” of Gypsum never knew what hit
 them from third grade on!Joan grew up quick when her mother lost her life on the operating 
table at the young age of 44.&nbsp; Herself, only 15, she had to be “mom” to 
younger sister Jean, and homemaker for the family.&nbsp; To help make ends 
meet, she made their clothes, becoming an excellent seamstress, even 
teaching 4-H sewing later in life.&nbsp; She also helped the Ade’s process 
chickens for the Abilene Hospital, even to the point of chopping off the
 chickens heads and fully dressing them!&nbsp; She graduated from Gypsum High
 school as valedictorian of her class, was a cheerleader, baton twirler,
 played both the bass and snare drums and was rarely challenged in 
ping-pong during her lunch hour!Soon after high school she married Gale Seim and bore 2 children; 
Larry of Southport, NC, and Pam of Steamboat Springs, CO.&nbsp; The tragic 
farm tractor death of Gale left Joan a widow at age 21.&nbsp; Fortunately, 
for the young family, a great friend, Stan Kogler, came to their rescue 
and married Joan, raising her kids, and their own son, Duane of 
Vancouver, WA.With their children all graduating from college and pursuing their 
own careers, Stan and Joan continued living on the farm near Kipp, KS 
for over 60 years.&nbsp; During that time, along with farming, they ran a 
successful country electrical and plumbing business, with Stan providing
 the knowledge and labor, and Joan “doing the books”!&nbsp; Not engaging 
enough for Joan, she also worked as a legal secretary, drove the kids’ 
school bus, and of course was an excellent homemaker and cook.&nbsp; Her 
cinnamon rolls and pies were used to bribe Stan to do work on “their” 
house and delight the kids’ college friends and hunting buddies!&nbsp;Joan also had a love for drawing and drafted the family’s country 
home.&nbsp; That led to an interest in artistic painting and she learned 
several types, but thoroughly enjoyed oil painting.&nbsp; Stan had given her 
painting lessons and even converted the home’s one car garage to a 
painting studio where she perfected her craft and even taught classes. 
Her work was published in local newspapers/mags and exhibited in fairs, 
where she won several awards, including Wheat Hearts Lifetime 
Achievement award.&nbsp; Over a 40 year period, she recreated over 100 
renderings and detailed over 300 porcelain “Santas” she gave as gifts to
 family and friends.&nbsp;Her love for painting and her painting friends took her around the 
country attending workshops, with favorite experiences being Canyon de 
Chelly, AZ and 4WD jeep rides around Ouray, CO.&nbsp; Her travels also 
developed an interest in diverse nativity sets and she amassed over 500 
pieces, many from her painting friends and family, that she would 
display in her home and decorate her Christmas tree.&nbsp;&nbsp;Some of her favorite memories were attending athletic events of her 
kids and family vacations to Indiana, Colorado and California; and of 
course visiting her kids and grand-kids living in Illinois, Oklahoma, 
Texas, California, Connecticut, Washington, Colorado and North 
Carolina.&nbsp; She also enjoyed her 50th wedding anniversary when the kids 
surprised her with a family cruise through the inside passage of Alaska.Joan lived a full life, despite numerous family deaths in her early 
years, and struggled later with heart condition and diabetes, that 
limited her mobility.&nbsp; But her memory and vision were exceptional right 
until the end, and the family was able to reminisce personally and via 
Facetime many great memories.&nbsp; She will be missed by family and friends 
here on earth, but looks forward to seeing all of those that preceded 
her, hoping that Gale and Stan will be fighting for her affection!&nbsp;Joan leaves behind son, Larry of Southport, NC, daughter-in-law, 
Laura and grandchildren, Michael and Meredith Smith (Michael); daughter,
 Pam Beardmore of Steamboat Springs CO, son-in-law, David, grand-child, 
Allison Nash (Ben) and great-grand-children, Charli, Kimbal and Sloane; 
grandchildren, Madison and Emily; son, Duane of Vancouver, WA, 
daughter-in-law, Karen, and grandchildren, Mathew, Daniel and Katie; and
 many nieces and nephews and cousins.Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 25, 2022,
 at the Trinity United Methodist Church, Salina, KS. Burial will be in 
the Gypsum City Cemetery, Gypsum, KS. Friends may call at the Ryan 
Mortuary on Thursday, February 24, 2022, from 4 until 8 pm that evening,
 where the family will receive friends from 4 until 6 pm.Memorial are suggested to the Salina Community Theater or Trinity United Methodist Church.

Joan Ruth Kogler

Father James P. Grennan, 97, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday,&nbsp;February 15, 2022, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.

Father Grennan&nbsp;was born on December 28, 1924, in Jewell County, Kansas, the son of William J. and Mary Agnes (Doyle) Grennan. &nbsp;He&nbsp;grew up in Jewell County north of Beloit, Kansas and&nbsp;alsolived&nbsp;in Cloud County west of Jamestown, Kansas. &nbsp;He&nbsp;attended high school for 2 years at Jamestown High School&nbsp;before going to the seminary in St.&nbsp;Louis, Missouri.&nbsp;&nbsp;As a young man he worked&nbsp;summers&nbsp;custom cutting wheat harvests&nbsp;for&nbsp;his brothers John and&nbsp;Michael, traveling&nbsp;from Texas to&nbsp;Montana. &nbsp;

He was ordained&nbsp;on May 13, 1951, and&nbsp;that same year&nbsp;took his first&nbsp;assignment&nbsp;as parochial vicar at St. Michael Parish in Collyer, Kansas. &nbsp;He&nbsp;served&nbsp;70 years&nbsp;as a priest&nbsp;for&nbsp;the Catholic Diocese in Salina. 

He served in&nbsp;WaKeeney, Hill City,&nbsp;Delphos, Glasco,&nbsp;Esbon,&nbsp;Mankato,&nbsp;Smith Center, Oakley, Manhattan&nbsp;and Plainville. &nbsp;He&nbsp;was&nbsp;assigned&nbsp;to St. Mary’s&nbsp;Catholic Church in Russell, Kansas&nbsp;from 1983 to 1993 and&nbsp;later served in&nbsp;Stockton and Logan. &nbsp;

In 2001,&nbsp;he&nbsp;retired&nbsp;and moved&nbsp;back to Russell.&nbsp;&nbsp;Even though he&nbsp;had&nbsp;officially&nbsp;retired,&nbsp;his great passion was to serve the&nbsp;Lord and&nbsp;the church. He&nbsp;continued to&nbsp;serve&nbsp;by helping at the St. Mary&nbsp;Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell.&nbsp;&nbsp;He ministered at nursing homes, hospitals as well as&nbsp;traveling the&nbsp;diocese helping&nbsp;serveother parishes as needed.&nbsp;&nbsp;His&nbsp;second&nbsp;great passion was fishing,&nbsp;and when he was not&nbsp;helping at&nbsp;church,&nbsp;you could always find him heading to the lake&nbsp;to fish&nbsp;with his&nbsp;friends&nbsp;Father Charlie Steierand&nbsp;Don Fisher.

Surviving family include his sister Polly Champlin of Mead, Colorado; sister in-law Teresa Grennan of Concordia, Kansas&nbsp;and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;He is also survived by his longtime caregiver and&nbsp;friend Patricia Staab of Russell, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his&nbsp;parents,&nbsp;five&nbsp;brothers John, Frank, Tom, Mike&nbsp;and Bill Grennan; and sisters Sister Rose Grennan, Loretta Cady, Marie Stover,&nbsp;Margaret Daily&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kathleen Williamsand&nbsp;an infant brother.

A celebration of the funeral mass&nbsp;will be held at 11 A.M. on&nbsp;Thursday, February 24, 2022, at&nbsp;the St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in&nbsp;Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;Burial will follow at the&nbsp;St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Russell. &nbsp;Vigil and rosary service will be held at 7 P.M. on&nbsp;Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at the church. &nbsp;Visitation will be from&nbsp;9 A.M. to 5 P.M.&nbsp;Wednesday, February 23rd, at the&nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell.&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to the St. Mary Queen of&nbsp;Angels Catholic Church&nbsp;and sent in care of the mortuary. &nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell,&nbsp;Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Father James P. Grennan, 97, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday,&nbsp;February 15, 2022, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.Father Grennan&nbsp;was born on December 28, 1924, in Jewell County, Kansas, the son of William J. and Mary Agnes (Doyle) Grennan. &nbsp;He&nbsp;grew up in Jewell County north of Beloit, Kansas and&nbsp;alsolived&nbsp;in Cloud County west of Jamestown, Kansas. &nbsp;He&nbsp;attended high school for 2 years at Jamestown High School&nbsp;before going to the seminary in St.&nbsp;Louis, Missouri.&nbsp;&nbsp;As a young man he worked&nbsp;summers&nbsp;custom cutting wheat harvests&nbsp;for&nbsp;his brothers John and&nbsp;Michael, traveling&nbsp;from Texas to&nbsp;Montana. &nbsp;He was ordained&nbsp;on May 13, 1951, and&nbsp;that same year&nbsp;took his first&nbsp;assignment&nbsp;as parochial vicar at St. Michael Parish in Collyer, Kansas. &nbsp;He&nbsp;served&nbsp;70 years&nbsp;as a priest&nbsp;for&nbsp;the Catholic Diocese in Salina. He served in&nbsp;WaKeeney, Hill City,&nbsp;Delphos, Glasco,&nbsp;Esbon,&nbsp;Mankato,&nbsp;Smith Center, Oakley, Manhattan&nbsp;and Plainville. &nbsp;He&nbsp;was&nbsp;assigned&nbsp;to St. Mary’s&nbsp;Catholic Church in Russell, Kansas&nbsp;from 1983 to 1993 and&nbsp;later served in&nbsp;Stockton and Logan. &nbsp;In 2001,&nbsp;he&nbsp;retired&nbsp;and moved&nbsp;back to Russell.&nbsp;&nbsp;Even though he&nbsp;had&nbsp;officially&nbsp;retired,&nbsp;his great passion was to serve the&nbsp;Lord and&nbsp;the church. He&nbsp;continued to&nbsp;serve&nbsp;by helping at the St. Mary&nbsp;Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell.&nbsp;&nbsp;He ministered at nursing homes, hospitals as well as&nbsp;traveling the&nbsp;diocese helping&nbsp;serveother parishes as needed.&nbsp;&nbsp;His&nbsp;second&nbsp;great passion was fishing,&nbsp;and when he was not&nbsp;helping at&nbsp;church,&nbsp;you could always find him heading to the lake&nbsp;to fish&nbsp;with his&nbsp;friends&nbsp;Father Charlie Steierand&nbsp;Don Fisher.Surviving family include his sister Polly Champlin of Mead, Colorado; sister in-law Teresa Grennan of Concordia, Kansas&nbsp;and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;He is also survived by his longtime caregiver and&nbsp;friend Patricia Staab of Russell, Kansas.He was preceded in death by his&nbsp;parents,&nbsp;five&nbsp;brothers John, Frank, Tom, Mike&nbsp;and Bill Grennan; and sisters Sister Rose Grennan, Loretta Cady, Marie Stover,&nbsp;Margaret Daily&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kathleen Williamsand&nbsp;an infant brother.A celebration of the funeral mass&nbsp;will be held at 11 A.M. on&nbsp;Thursday, February 24, 2022, at&nbsp;the St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in&nbsp;Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;Burial will follow at the&nbsp;St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Russell. &nbsp;Vigil and rosary service will be held at 7 P.M. on&nbsp;Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at the church. &nbsp;Visitation will be from&nbsp;9 A.M. to 5 P.M.&nbsp;Wednesday, February 23rd, at the&nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell.&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the St. Mary Queen of&nbsp;Angels Catholic Church&nbsp;and sent in care of the mortuary. &nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell,&nbsp;Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Father James P. Grennan

Myrna Smith passed away Feb. 17th at the age of 99 years and 2 days. 
She was born Feb. 15th, 1923, in Miltonvale, Kansas to Ed and Blanche 
(Fosdick) Paronto.

At the age of 5, the family moved to Wakeeney Kansas and resided 
there until 1939 and then returned to Miltonvale Kansas. Myrna graduated
 from Miltonvale Rural High school in 1942, then continued her education
 at Brown Mackie College. She was employed by Southwestern Bell 
Telephone as an operator until 1953. During this time of employment, 
Myrna was introduced to her husband, Charley Smith, a lineman also 
employed by SWB. Myrna also worked for a lumber company in Salina, as 
well as Wyatt Manufacturing and Great Plains Manufacturing. After 
retiring, she continued part time employment at these locations: Salina 
Regional Health Center formerly known as Asbury Hospital, YWCA and 
KACCRRA.

She enjoyed playing softball for company teams and bowling at state 
tournaments. One of her greatest hobbies was sewing, in which she sewed 
many of her own clothes as well as clothes for her son, wife and 
granddaughters. Making several of the granddaughter's formal dresses. 
Myrna also loved to garden, making the best pickles around.

Myrna is survived by her only son, Michael, and his wife Rhonda of 
Salina. Granddaughter, Kerry Miles of Kansas City. Granddaughter and 
caregiver Joey Smith of Salina. Great granddaughter Kylie Meyers of 
Smolan. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and many 
friends that came to love her as grams.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Frances (WWII), sisters Lorena, Leah, Beth, and their husbands.

There will be no funeral service and cremation was chosen at her 
request. A celebration of her life will be held 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 
Saturday March 5, 2022, at the V.F.W.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in honor of Myrna Smith to be designated at a later date in care of Ryan Mortuary.

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 </figure>Myrna Smith passed away Feb. 17th at the age of 99 years and 2 days. 
She was born Feb. 15th, 1923, in Miltonvale, Kansas to Ed and Blanche 
(Fosdick) Paronto.At the age of 5, the family moved to Wakeeney Kansas and resided 
there until 1939 and then returned to Miltonvale Kansas. Myrna graduated
 from Miltonvale Rural High school in 1942, then continued her education
 at Brown Mackie College. She was employed by Southwestern Bell 
Telephone as an operator until 1953. During this time of employment, 
Myrna was introduced to her husband, Charley Smith, a lineman also 
employed by SWB. Myrna also worked for a lumber company in Salina, as 
well as Wyatt Manufacturing and Great Plains Manufacturing. After 
retiring, she continued part time employment at these locations: Salina 
Regional Health Center formerly known as Asbury Hospital, YWCA and 
KACCRRA.She enjoyed playing softball for company teams and bowling at state 
tournaments. One of her greatest hobbies was sewing, in which she sewed 
many of her own clothes as well as clothes for her son, wife and 
granddaughters. Making several of the granddaughter's formal dresses. 
Myrna also loved to garden, making the best pickles around.Myrna is survived by her only son, Michael, and his wife Rhonda of 
Salina. Granddaughter, Kerry Miles of Kansas City. Granddaughter and 
caregiver Joey Smith of Salina. Great granddaughter Kylie Meyers of 
Smolan. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and many 
friends that came to love her as grams.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Frances (WWII), sisters Lorena, Leah, Beth, and their husbands.There will be no funeral service and cremation was chosen at her 
request. A celebration of her life will be held 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 
Saturday March 5, 2022, at the V.F.W.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in honor of Myrna Smith to be designated at a later date in care of Ryan Mortuary.

Myrna Smith

Virginia Marie Zodrow Hickert Almquist, age 93, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the Kansas Heart hospital in Wichita, KS.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Virginia-Marie-(Hickert)-Almquist?obId=24068597#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Virginia Marie Zodrow Hickert Almquist, age 93, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the Kansas Heart hospital in Wichita, KS.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Virginia-Marie-(Hickert)-Almquist?obId=24068597#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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