Joseph David "J.D." Farr, 89, was surrounded by his family when he 
passed away on Wednesday December 29, 2021, at his home in Garden City, 
Kansas. J.D. was born June 6, 1932, in Scott City, Kansas, to Clara Bell 
(Brundige) and Thomas Wardlaw Farr. J.D. married Elva Lena Mills on 
October 24, 1948, in Colorado. 
J.D. owned and operated Farr Construction and Rentals. Building many 
residential homes in Garden City and Holcomb, Kansas. J.D. and Elva 
belonged to a bowling team in their earlier years and were avid bridge 
players. J.D. would enjoy an afternoon at the racetrack occasionally. 
Traveling overseas to England, Ireland, and visiting Hawaii was fun 
family travel. Together they were supporters of the local YMCA and 
enjoyed going to events and games of his grandchildren. J.D. was a 
dedicated husband, Elva and J.D. celebrated their 70th wedding 
Anniversary in October of 2018. J.D. was a believer in the Bible and 
enjoyed daily devotions. Elva is his prayer warrior. 
J.D. is survived by his son, Jerry D. Farr and wife Cindy from Florence,
 Colorado, a daughter Diana L. Farr and husband Joseph Darif of Garden 
City, Kansas. Grandchildren: Jenny and Jim Waddle of Colorado Springs, 
Colorado, David and Kelly Farr of Kansas City, Kansas, Jeremy Farr of 
Garden City, Kansas, Augustine and Maria Prieto of Dallas, Texas, Scott 
and Lisa Farr of Denver, Colorado, Laura Farr of Denver, Colorado, Jacob
 Farr of Holcomb, Kansas, Jacquelyn Farr-Porter and Jason Porter of 
Garden City, Kansas, and Jentrey Farr Gill of Holcomb, Kansas. 23 Great 
Grandchildren and 5 Great Great Grandchildren. 
Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Clara Farr, wife
 Elva Lena Farr, Sons, Larry Farr and Gary Farr, brothers Ralph Farr, 
George Farr, Hamilton Farr, Melvin Farr, Garold Farr, Royal Farr, Paul 
Farr, and Ernie Farr, sisters Opal Barber, Sarah Jameson, Isabelle 
Sager, and Violet France. 
Services will be held January 24, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at Turning Point 
Church of the Nazarene, 2720 Campus Dr., Garden City, Kansas with Pastor
 Nathan Haeck officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery 
with an invitation for all for a meal at the Nazarene Church following.


Memorial contributions are suggested to Turning Point Church of the 
Nazarene in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 412 North 7th Street, Garden 
City, Kansas.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Joseph David "J.D." Farr, 89, was surrounded by his family when he 
passed away on Wednesday December 29, 2021, at his home in Garden City, 
Kansas. J.D. was born June 6, 1932, in Scott City, Kansas, to Clara Bell 
(Brundige) and Thomas Wardlaw Farr. J.D. married Elva Lena Mills on 
October 24, 1948, in Colorado. 
J.D. owned and operated Farr Construction and Rentals. Building many 
residential homes in Garden City and Holcomb, Kansas. J.D. and Elva 
belonged to a bowling team in their earlier years and were avid bridge 
players. J.D. would enjoy an afternoon at the racetrack occasionally. 
Traveling overseas to England, Ireland, and visiting Hawaii was fun 
family travel. Together they were supporters of the local YMCA and 
enjoyed going to events and games of his grandchildren. J.D. was a 
dedicated husband, Elva and J.D. celebrated their 70th wedding 
Anniversary in October of 2018. J.D. was a believer in the Bible and 
enjoyed daily devotions. Elva is his prayer warrior. 
J.D. is survived by his son, Jerry D. Farr and wife Cindy from Florence,
 Colorado, a daughter Diana L. Farr and husband Joseph Darif of Garden 
City, Kansas. Grandchildren: Jenny and Jim Waddle of Colorado Springs, 
Colorado, David and Kelly Farr of Kansas City, Kansas, Jeremy Farr of 
Garden City, Kansas, Augustine and Maria Prieto of Dallas, Texas, Scott 
and Lisa Farr of Denver, Colorado, Laura Farr of Denver, Colorado, Jacob
 Farr of Holcomb, Kansas, Jacquelyn Farr-Porter and Jason Porter of 
Garden City, Kansas, and Jentrey Farr Gill of Holcomb, Kansas. 23 Great 
Grandchildren and 5 Great Great Grandchildren. 
Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Clara Farr, wife
 Elva Lena Farr, Sons, Larry Farr and Gary Farr, brothers Ralph Farr, 
George Farr, Hamilton Farr, Melvin Farr, Garold Farr, Royal Farr, Paul 
Farr, and Ernie Farr, sisters Opal Barber, Sarah Jameson, Isabelle 
Sager, and Violet France. 
Services will be held January 24, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at Turning Point 
Church of the Nazarene, 2720 Campus Dr., Garden City, Kansas with Pastor
 Nathan Haeck officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery 
with an invitation for all for a meal at the Nazarene Church following. 
Memorial contributions are suggested to Turning Point Church of the 
Nazarene in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 412 North 7th Street, Garden 
City, Kansas.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Joseph David 'J.D.' Farr

Jimmy Lynn Gillum, age 74, passed away January 14, 2022. Jim was born 
February 17, 1947, near rural Gem, KS in route to the Colby Hospital. He
 lived out his recent years in Canon City, CO and passed away at the 
Sheridan County Retirement Home.
 Jim was passionate about people and rarely knew a stranger. He was a
 dynamic Husband, Father, Grandfather &amp; Friend to all. He was active
 in Church, Fellowship of Christian Cowboys, Sunday School and Ministry 
throughout his life. He was one of a kind. He Possessed a WILL and a 
tenacity for life like no other. He was a cowboy, an avid dog &amp; 
horse lover, bull rider, angler, artist, hunter and endeavored many 
entrepreneurial arrangements. Most importantly, Jim Loved His God and 
Father-Jesus Christ.
 Jim was preceded in death by his father W. Burl Gillum, mother 
Dorothy M. Rall-Coon, stepdad Robert N. Coon and stepbrother Gary G. 
Coon.
 Jim was married to Donna Strickland-Gillum, Burlington, CO. Jim is 
survived by his daughter, Angie Gillum and fiancé, Daniel of Johnstown, 
CO. and his son Trey Gillum and wife, Joleen of Martinton, Illinois; 
granddaughters, Ashley Gillum and Jaycie Cardenas; great-granddaughter, 
Kynzly Cardenas of Westliffe, Co.; sister, Deb Crouch and husband Craig,
 Goodland, KS and his brother, Gary Gillum and wife Clara of Hoxie, KS. ;
 plus, many great-aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews and step-family 
members of whom he influenced deeply.
 Jim graduated from Goodland High School, Goodland, KS. He attended 
Jim Shoulder Bull Riding School. He also attended Sul Ross University of
 Alpine, TX. Jim earned an Associate Degree from Colby Community 
College, Colby, KS. Jim also completed Oregon University Horseshoeing 
School, Corvallis, OR. Jim was an accomplished farrier throughout 
Colorado, Kansas, and Texas. In later years, Jim also was an active land
 developer and real estate marketer.
 Please join us celebrating his life Saturday morning January 29, 
2022, at 10:30 A.M. Central Time at Christ Community Church, 2008 
Sheridan Ave, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Lunch will be served immediately 
following.
 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jim Gillum Memorial at 
Fellowship of Christian Cowboys, P.O. Box 1210 Canon City, CO. 81215 
www.christiancowboys.com

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 </figure>Jimmy Lynn Gillum, age 74, passed away January 14, 2022. Jim was born 
February 17, 1947, near rural Gem, KS in route to the Colby Hospital. He
 lived out his recent years in Canon City, CO and passed away at the 
Sheridan County Retirement Home.
 Jim was passionate about people and rarely knew a stranger. He was a
 dynamic Husband, Father, Grandfather &amp; Friend to all. He was active
 in Church, Fellowship of Christian Cowboys, Sunday School and Ministry 
throughout his life. He was one of a kind. He Possessed a WILL and a 
tenacity for life like no other. He was a cowboy, an avid dog &amp; 
horse lover, bull rider, angler, artist, hunter and endeavored many 
entrepreneurial arrangements. Most importantly, Jim Loved His God and 
Father-Jesus Christ.
 Jim was preceded in death by his father W. Burl Gillum, mother 
Dorothy M. Rall-Coon, stepdad Robert N. Coon and stepbrother Gary G. 
Coon.
 Jim was married to Donna Strickland-Gillum, Burlington, CO. Jim is 
survived by his daughter, Angie Gillum and fiancé, Daniel of Johnstown, 
CO. and his son Trey Gillum and wife, Joleen of Martinton, Illinois; 
granddaughters, Ashley Gillum and Jaycie Cardenas; great-granddaughter, 
Kynzly Cardenas of Westliffe, Co.; sister, Deb Crouch and husband Craig,
 Goodland, KS and his brother, Gary Gillum and wife Clara of Hoxie, KS. ;
 plus, many great-aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews and step-family 
members of whom he influenced deeply.
 Jim graduated from Goodland High School, Goodland, KS. He attended 
Jim Shoulder Bull Riding School. He also attended Sul Ross University of
 Alpine, TX. Jim earned an Associate Degree from Colby Community 
College, Colby, KS. Jim also completed Oregon University Horseshoeing 
School, Corvallis, OR. Jim was an accomplished farrier throughout 
Colorado, Kansas, and Texas. In later years, Jim also was an active land
 developer and real estate marketer.
 Please join us celebrating his life Saturday morning January 29, 
2022, at 10:30 A.M. Central Time at Christ Community Church, 2008 
Sheridan Ave, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Lunch will be served immediately 
following.
 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jim Gillum Memorial at 
Fellowship of Christian Cowboys, P.O. Box 1210 Canon City, CO. 81215 
www.christiancowboys.com

Jimmy Lynn Gillum

Maverick Archie Paul Way, 26, passed away on January 14, 2022, in Denver, Colorado.

Maverick was born on January 20, 1995, in Corry, PA, to Kevin Way and Christi Kubich. He was the youngest of three.

On October 17, 2015, he married his best friend Erika Fyfe of 
Goodland, Kansas at the Bellamy Ranch. All though, no children to this 
union, they have three fur babies: Copenhagen, Dixie, and Tinker.

Raised in and around Georgia. Through their moves, it was quickly 
noticed that Maverick was a good friend. He didn’t know a stranger, and 
if you started off as one it wasn’t long before he was considering you a
 friend. Throughout his high school career, he found a love for sports, 
especially wrestling, being a state placer. He graduated from Alexander 
High school in 2013 and brought his wrestling to Northwest Kansas 
Technical College in Goodland, KS. While at the college he earned his 
Associate of Applied Science in Diesel Technology, graduating in 2015.

When Maverick wasn’t being a diesel mechanic or working on a project 
of his own, he could be found spending time with his family and friends.
 He loved spending quality time with the people that loved him, doing 
the things he loved most like hunting, fishing, working with livestock, 
and riding horses. His smile, light, and laugh were contagious, and once
 he considered you a friend, he would do anything for you, but he 
wouldn’t leave you without one of his big hugs. In his quiet time, he 
could be found reading the Word and increasing his love for Jesus, 
playing Xbox with friends, or dabbling in his newest found love of 
drawing. Maverick was a good-hearted man that just loved to be loved and
 would do his all for the ones he loved.

Preceding him in death was his brother-in-law, Lee Fyfe.

Survivors include: his wife of the home, Erika, their dogs, parents: 
Kevin Way and Christi Kubich, Dennis and Dulci Fyfe, siblings: Ethan 
(Bethany) Way, Gabryelle (Ryan) Snow, and Jordan Englebrecht, nieces and
 nephews and countless life-long friends.

Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Maverick-Way">HERE</a> for service details.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Maverick Archie Paul Way, 26, passed away on January 14, 2022, in Denver, Colorado.Maverick was born on January 20, 1995, in Corry, PA, to Kevin Way and Christi Kubich. He was the youngest of three.On October 17, 2015, he married his best friend Erika Fyfe of 
Goodland, Kansas at the Bellamy Ranch. All though, no children to this 
union, they have three fur babies: Copenhagen, Dixie, and Tinker.Raised in and around Georgia. Through their moves, it was quickly 
noticed that Maverick was a good friend. He didn’t know a stranger, and 
if you started off as one it wasn’t long before he was considering you a
 friend. Throughout his high school career, he found a love for sports, 
especially wrestling, being a state placer. He graduated from Alexander 
High school in 2013 and brought his wrestling to Northwest Kansas 
Technical College in Goodland, KS. While at the college he earned his 
Associate of Applied Science in Diesel Technology, graduating in 2015.When Maverick wasn’t being a diesel mechanic or working on a project 
of his own, he could be found spending time with his family and friends.
 He loved spending quality time with the people that loved him, doing 
the things he loved most like hunting, fishing, working with livestock, 
and riding horses. His smile, light, and laugh were contagious, and once
 he considered you a friend, he would do anything for you, but he 
wouldn’t leave you without one of his big hugs. In his quiet time, he 
could be found reading the Word and increasing his love for Jesus, 
playing Xbox with friends, or dabbling in his newest found love of 
drawing. Maverick was a good-hearted man that just loved to be loved and
 would do his all for the ones he loved.Preceding him in death was his brother-in-law, Lee Fyfe.Survivors include: his wife of the home, Erika, their dogs, parents: 
Kevin Way and Christi Kubich, Dennis and Dulci Fyfe, siblings: Ethan 
(Bethany) Way, Gabryelle (Ryan) Snow, and Jordan Englebrecht, nieces and
 nephews and countless life-long friends.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Maverick-Way">HERE</a> for service details.&nbsp;

Maverick Archie Paul Way

Soleda “Shirlee” Hernandez, 67, passed away January 16, 2022, at 
Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington. She was born on October 23, 1954 at
 Brownfield, Texas, to Jose &amp; Lydia (Flores) Garza. She married Jose
 Hernandez on February 27, 2016, at Great Bend.

Coming from Dodge City in 2000, Shirlee was a Great Bend resident. 
She was a receptionist at the University of Kansas Health System Great 
Bend Campus. She enjoyed casinos, garage sales, bingo and fishing. 
Shirlee also enjoyed making tamales but especially loved spending time 
with her family, friends and her dogs Benji and Charlie.

Survivors include, her husband, Jose Hernandez of the home; five 
sons, Paul Rios, Leon Rios, Jesse Rios, Adam Rios and Pablo Rios; two 
brothers, Victor Garza and Richard Garza; a sister, Caroline Garza; many
 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death 
by her parents; two daughters, Vicki Rios and Amanda Rios; and three 
brothers, Joe Garza, Carlos Garza and Elias Garza.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, 
January 20, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home and 9:00 a.m. to Noon, Friday, 
January 21, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 
at 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 21, 2022, at Heartland Community Church in
 Great Bend with Pastor Troy Miller presiding. A private family 
inurnment will be held at a later date in the Ulysses Cemetery. 


Memorials have been designated to the Shirlee Hernandez Memorial Fund, 
in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Soleda “Shirlee” Hernandez, 67, passed away January 16, 2022, at 
Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington. She was born on October 23, 1954 at
 Brownfield, Texas, to Jose &amp; Lydia (Flores) Garza. She married Jose
 Hernandez on February 27, 2016, at Great Bend.Coming from Dodge City in 2000, Shirlee was a Great Bend resident. 
She was a receptionist at the University of Kansas Health System Great 
Bend Campus. She enjoyed casinos, garage sales, bingo and fishing. 
Shirlee also enjoyed making tamales but especially loved spending time 
with her family, friends and her dogs Benji and Charlie.Survivors include, her husband, Jose Hernandez of the home; five 
sons, Paul Rios, Leon Rios, Jesse Rios, Adam Rios and Pablo Rios; two 
brothers, Victor Garza and Richard Garza; a sister, Caroline Garza; many
 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death 
by her parents; two daughters, Vicki Rios and Amanda Rios; and three 
brothers, Joe Garza, Carlos Garza and Elias Garza.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, 
January 20, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home and 9:00 a.m. to Noon, Friday, 
January 21, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 
at 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 21, 2022, at Heartland Community Church in
 Great Bend with Pastor Troy Miller presiding. A private family 
inurnment will be held at a later date in the Ulysses Cemetery. 
Memorials have been designated to the Shirlee Hernandez Memorial Fund, 
in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Soleda 'Shirlee' Hernandez

Roderic E. Deines, 90, of Russell, Kansas died on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Pioneer Ridge Nursing Home in Lawrence, Kansas.

Rod was born on October 18th, 1931, in Russell, Kansas, the son of Herman and Marcella (O’Grady)

Deines. He spent most of his younger years in Russell but for a short
 time lived in Chicago, Illinois.&nbsp; Growing up he worked the family 
business at the Deines Furniture Store. He worked for a brief time in 
the oil field but decided to join the Army and served from February 
15,1952 to January 27, 1954, during the Korean War. After serving his 
country, he returned to Russell to work and met who would be his first 
wife Marilyn Krueger. &nbsp;They were united in marriage in August of 1956, 
during this time they both attended Kansas University where he was a 
member of the Delta Chi fraternity. They moved to Dallas, Texas, where 
he attended and graduated from the Dallas Institute Gupton Jones College
 of Mortuary Science and achieved Summa Cum Laude honors. They moved 
back to Russell to raise their two children, Michelle and Phillip. Once 
again, he worked the family business as a mortician at the Deines 
Funeral Home and Ambulance Service.&nbsp; He and Marilyn eventually divorced 
and later he married his second wife, Dorothy (Steinert) Nuss in 1966.&nbsp; 
From this union they were blessed with two children Bonny and Mike. 

Rod 
worked selling insurance through various companies such as Interstate 
Insurance and Franklin Life Insurance. They were members of Trinity 
United Methodist Church and active in various roles within the church. 
He served as Lay Leader and was part of the Methodist Mens group. &nbsp;He 
enjoyed church volleyball, and they played a major part in founding the 
Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners that are available to the community. 
He played a convincing Santa Clause as well on Christmas eve for the 
children at the Christmas eve celebration.&nbsp; Rod also served on the board
 of the Russell Regional Hospital. He repeatedly achieved high ranking 
recognition in his sales with the Franklin Life Insurance Company. In 
his spare time he loved gardening, coaching little league baseball and 
enjoyed drawing or as he called it doodling.&nbsp; After 19 years of marriage
 Rod and Dorothy divorced which led to Rod moving to the small town of 
Baldwin City, Kansas and started the Legionnaire Baseball Team for young
 men that wanted to play baseball. Eventually he decided to move a few 
miles north to his beloved Lawrence, Kansas and Alma Mater KU.&nbsp; Here he 
continued a career in money management seminars and in his later years 
dabbled in Real Estate Opportunities. His favorite pass time included 
enjoying time with his two Brittany dogs, Torrie and Missy. His final 
few years after changes in his health were spent at Pioneer Ridge 
Nursing Home until his final destination to live life eternal with his 
Lord Jesus Christ.

Surviving family include his daughter Bonny Deines, companion Tim Ball of Lawrence; son Mike

Deines and wife Wendy of Basehor, Kansas; step siblings Mary Ann 
(Deines)Hogan, companion Glenn Kyle; Wanda (Deines) Brown and husband 
Dennis Brown and their children and grandchildren. He was preceded in 
death by his parents; sister June Deines; Ex-wife Marilyn Krueger; 
Ex-wife Dorothy Nielsen.

A celebration of Roderic’s life will be held at 10 A.M. on Friday, 
January 21, 2022, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery in Russell, 
Kansas. &nbsp;Military rites will be presented by the Russell V.F.W. Post 
#6240. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. Thursday, January 20, 
2022, at the mortuary with family present to greet guests from 6 P.M. to
 7 P.M. Thursday evening.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be given to Trinity United 
Methodist Church and sent to the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service 
arrangements.

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 </figure>Roderic E. Deines, 90, of Russell, Kansas died on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Pioneer Ridge Nursing Home in Lawrence, Kansas.Rod was born on October 18th, 1931, in Russell, Kansas, the son of Herman and Marcella (O’Grady)Deines. He spent most of his younger years in Russell but for a short
 time lived in Chicago, Illinois.&nbsp; Growing up he worked the family 
business at the Deines Furniture Store. He worked for a brief time in 
the oil field but decided to join the Army and served from February 
15,1952 to January 27, 1954, during the Korean War. After serving his 
country, he returned to Russell to work and met who would be his first 
wife Marilyn Krueger. &nbsp;They were united in marriage in August of 1956, 
during this time they both attended Kansas University where he was a 
member of the Delta Chi fraternity. They moved to Dallas, Texas, where 
he attended and graduated from the Dallas Institute Gupton Jones College
 of Mortuary Science and achieved Summa Cum Laude honors. They moved 
back to Russell to raise their two children, Michelle and Phillip. Once 
again, he worked the family business as a mortician at the Deines 
Funeral Home and Ambulance Service.&nbsp; He and Marilyn eventually divorced 
and later he married his second wife, Dorothy (Steinert) Nuss in 1966.&nbsp; 
From this union they were blessed with two children Bonny and Mike. Rod 
worked selling insurance through various companies such as Interstate 
Insurance and Franklin Life Insurance. They were members of Trinity 
United Methodist Church and active in various roles within the church. 
He served as Lay Leader and was part of the Methodist Mens group. &nbsp;He 
enjoyed church volleyball, and they played a major part in founding the 
Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners that are available to the community. 
He played a convincing Santa Clause as well on Christmas eve for the 
children at the Christmas eve celebration.&nbsp; Rod also served on the board
 of the Russell Regional Hospital. He repeatedly achieved high ranking 
recognition in his sales with the Franklin Life Insurance Company. In 
his spare time he loved gardening, coaching little league baseball and 
enjoyed drawing or as he called it doodling.&nbsp; After 19 years of marriage
 Rod and Dorothy divorced which led to Rod moving to the small town of 
Baldwin City, Kansas and started the Legionnaire Baseball Team for young
 men that wanted to play baseball. Eventually he decided to move a few 
miles north to his beloved Lawrence, Kansas and Alma Mater KU.&nbsp; Here he 
continued a career in money management seminars and in his later years 
dabbled in Real Estate Opportunities. His favorite pass time included 
enjoying time with his two Brittany dogs, Torrie and Missy. His final 
few years after changes in his health were spent at Pioneer Ridge 
Nursing Home until his final destination to live life eternal with his 
Lord Jesus Christ.Surviving family include his daughter Bonny Deines, companion Tim Ball of Lawrence; son MikeDeines and wife Wendy of Basehor, Kansas; step siblings Mary Ann 
(Deines)Hogan, companion Glenn Kyle; Wanda (Deines) Brown and husband 
Dennis Brown and their children and grandchildren. He was preceded in 
death by his parents; sister June Deines; Ex-wife Marilyn Krueger; 
Ex-wife Dorothy Nielsen.A celebration of Roderic’s life will be held at 10 A.M. on Friday, 
January 21, 2022, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery in Russell, 
Kansas. &nbsp;Military rites will be presented by the Russell V.F.W. Post 
#6240. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. Thursday, January 20, 
2022, at the mortuary with family present to greet guests from 6 P.M. to
 7 P.M. Thursday evening.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Trinity United 
Methodist Church and sent to the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service 
arrangements.

Roderic E. Deines

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

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

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

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

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

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

Billie Jean Beck

November 12th, 1942 - January 10th, 2022

Marcia
 Mehl, longtime Leoti, Kansas, resident, joined her husband Lanny in 
Heaven on Monday, January 10th, 2022.&nbsp;&nbsp;Marcia was born to Kenneth and 
Hazel Ford of Eureka, Kansas. Marcia and her sister Suzanne moved with 
their parents to Boulder, Colorado, where she attended high school and 
met her future husband. &nbsp;They married on May 1st, 1959. Marcia and kids 
followed Lanny's career through the Navy and FBI.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Marcia and Lanny 
moved to the farm with their three children, and Marcia's horses, in 
1972.&nbsp;&nbsp;There they raised Steele, Sarah, Shad, and 50 years worth of 
man's best friend, amongst the picture worthy flowing wheat fields, 
cloud formations, and incredible sunscapes.&nbsp;&nbsp;As sure as her yard would 
yield spring tulips, you could look forward to a loaf of bread, or a 
bouquet of lilacs, if Marcia were to visit.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you were fortunate 
enough to be a biker traveling down highway 96, Marcia would find you 
setting up camp, offer you the alternative of a warm bed and meal out at
 the farm, and enjoy a late night of conversation with Lanny and 
her.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Marcia's faith formed the words and actions of her life.&nbsp;&nbsp;Many 
unknowing people were the recipient of Marcia's random acts of 
kindness.&nbsp;&nbsp;The lives of her 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 
relatives, and friends will be forever impacted by her influence.&nbsp;&nbsp;We 
will miss her, but will forever cherish our memories, and in her own 
words we hear her encouragement for our comfort, “But do you love 
Jesus?”

Inurnment
 services will be held at Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Dodge on 
February 4th, 3:00 p.m.&nbsp;A celebration of life will be held in Leoti on 
February 5th, 2:00 p.m., at the United Methodist Church.

In
 lieu of flowers Marcia’s family would like to invite friends and family
 to make memorial gifts in her memory to World Bicycle Relief, an 
organization that provides bikes to students, healthcare workers and 
entrepreneurs in the rural developing regions for life-changing 
mobility. Contributions can be made at the Western State Bank in Leoti 
or directly through WBR’s website.(worldbicyclerelief.org)

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 </figure>November 12th, 1942 - January 10th, 2022Marcia
 Mehl, longtime Leoti, Kansas, resident, joined her husband Lanny in 
Heaven on Monday, January 10th, 2022.&nbsp;&nbsp;Marcia was born to Kenneth and 
Hazel Ford of Eureka, Kansas. Marcia and her sister Suzanne moved with 
their parents to Boulder, Colorado, where she attended high school and 
met her future husband. &nbsp;They married on May 1st, 1959. Marcia and kids 
followed Lanny's career through the Navy and FBI.&nbsp;&nbsp;Marcia and Lanny 
moved to the farm with their three children, and Marcia's horses, in 
1972.&nbsp;&nbsp;There they raised Steele, Sarah, Shad, and 50 years worth of 
man's best friend, amongst the picture worthy flowing wheat fields, 
cloud formations, and incredible sunscapes.&nbsp;&nbsp;As sure as her yard would 
yield spring tulips, you could look forward to a loaf of bread, or a 
bouquet of lilacs, if Marcia were to visit.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you were fortunate 
enough to be a biker traveling down highway 96, Marcia would find you 
setting up camp, offer you the alternative of a warm bed and meal out at
 the farm, and enjoy a late night of conversation with Lanny and 
her.&nbsp;&nbsp;Marcia's faith formed the words and actions of her life.&nbsp;&nbsp;Many 
unknowing people were the recipient of Marcia's random acts of 
kindness.&nbsp;&nbsp;The lives of her 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 
relatives, and friends will be forever impacted by her influence.&nbsp;&nbsp;We 
will miss her, but will forever cherish our memories, and in her own 
words we hear her encouragement for our comfort, “But do you love 
Jesus?”Inurnment
 services will be held at Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Dodge on 
February 4th, 3:00 p.m.&nbsp;A celebration of life will be held in Leoti on 
February 5th, 2:00 p.m., at the United Methodist Church.In
 lieu of flowers Marcia’s family would like to invite friends and family
 to make memorial gifts in her memory to World Bicycle Relief, an 
organization that provides bikes to students, healthcare workers and 
entrepreneurs in the rural developing regions for life-changing 
mobility. Contributions can be made at the Western State Bank in Leoti 
or directly through WBR’s website.(worldbicyclerelief.org)

Marcia Mehl

Carl William Henkle, 93, passed away January 16, 2022, at Sandstone 
Heights Nursing Home in Little River. He was born on January 31, 1928 at
 Fredonia, Kansas, to Clarence &amp; Freida (Christiansen) Henkle. He 
married Mary Elizabeth Reynolds on February 12, 1950, at Holyrood.&nbsp; She 
died October 21, 2014.

Carl hauled propane for A-A Propane for many years, he also was a 
chicken and pig farmer. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in 
Great Bend. Carl enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family, 
especially his grandchildren. Carl was a United States Navy Veteran 
obtaining the rank of Seaman Second Class and served during World War 
II.

Survivors include, two daughters, Carlon White and Sandy Berges and 
husband Reen all of Great Bend; a son, Bob Henkle and wife Cheryl of 
Seward eleven grandchildren, Richelle Wellman (Sam), Patrick White 
(Joanna), Jim Henkle (Angela), Lee Wilburn (Shannon), Shonda Caskey, 
Bill Crawford (Megan), Joe Crawford (Karla), Christy Meyer (Jeff), 
Melissa Mead, Jeff Berges (Casey) and Shawndra Harbaugh (Mike); 
thirty-five great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. He 
was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Mary Henkle; a daughter, 
Linda Lyman; a sister, Fern Klameth; a grandson, Chad Henkle; a great 
grandson, Wyatt Henkle and a great granddaughter, Sarah Kemp.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 21, 2022, 
at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Adam Wutka presiding and Military 
Rites conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard. A Private Family 
Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North at a later date. 


Memorials have been designated to the Carl Henkle Expense Fund, in care 
of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Carl William Henkle, 93, passed away January 16, 2022, at Sandstone 
Heights Nursing Home in Little River. He was born on January 31, 1928 at
 Fredonia, Kansas, to Clarence &amp; Freida (Christiansen) Henkle. He 
married Mary Elizabeth Reynolds on February 12, 1950, at Holyrood.&nbsp; She 
died October 21, 2014.Carl hauled propane for A-A Propane for many years, he also was a 
chicken and pig farmer. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in 
Great Bend. Carl enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family, 
especially his grandchildren. Carl was a United States Navy Veteran 
obtaining the rank of Seaman Second Class and served during World War 
II.Survivors include, two daughters, Carlon White and Sandy Berges and 
husband Reen all of Great Bend; a son, Bob Henkle and wife Cheryl of 
Seward eleven grandchildren, Richelle Wellman (Sam), Patrick White 
(Joanna), Jim Henkle (Angela), Lee Wilburn (Shannon), Shonda Caskey, 
Bill Crawford (Megan), Joe Crawford (Karla), Christy Meyer (Jeff), 
Melissa Mead, Jeff Berges (Casey) and Shawndra Harbaugh (Mike); 
thirty-five great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. He 
was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Mary Henkle; a daughter, 
Linda Lyman; a sister, Fern Klameth; a grandson, Chad Henkle; a great 
grandson, Wyatt Henkle and a great granddaughter, Sarah Kemp.Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 21, 2022, 
at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Adam Wutka presiding and Military 
Rites conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard. A Private Family 
Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North at a later date. 
Memorials have been designated to the Carl Henkle Expense Fund, in care 
of Bryant Funeral Home.

Carl William Henkle

Mary Elaine Lawson, age 70, of Hays, Kansas died Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Locust Grove Assisted Living Center, La Crosse, Kansas. &nbsp;

She was born September 9, 1951, at Stockton, Kansas to Myron F. and Gladys Mae (Bailey) McDowell.&nbsp; She married David E. Lawson on March 1, 1972, at Beloit, Kansas.

She was a homemaker, a member of Liberty Four Square Church, Hays, Kansas, and volunteered at the Sternberg Museum.&nbsp; Mary grew up on a farm east of Stockton, Kansas and attended high school at Woodston and Stockton.&nbsp; She enjoyed cooking, baking, her plants and her animals.&nbsp; He pride and joy were her grandchildren and her family.

Survivors include her husband, David Lawson, of the home; her children, David Shawn Lawson and wife Mandy, Hays, Ks; Heather Stringer and husband, Tony, Hays, KS; Jeremy Lawson and wife, Challa, Peyton, CO; Sarah Windholz and Roy Herman, Hays, KS; Erin Pruter and husband, Joel, Hays, KS; her brother, Steve McDowell and wife, Connie, AZ; her sisters, Fran Beal, Lincoln, NE; Sue LeSage and husband, Mark, Stockton, KS; 19 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandchild; and a sister, Eileen Charini.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 21, 2022, at Liberty Four Square Church, 400 East 7th Street, Hays, Kansas with Pastor Steve Schultz officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in West Hope Cemetery, Stockton, Kansas.

Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Friday, at Liberty Four Square Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial to the family for a designated shelter in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

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

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 </figure>Mary Elaine Lawson, age 70, of Hays, Kansas died Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Locust Grove Assisted Living Center, La Crosse, Kansas. &nbsp;She was born September 9, 1951, at Stockton, Kansas to Myron F. and Gladys Mae (Bailey) McDowell.&nbsp; She married David E. Lawson on March 1, 1972, at Beloit, Kansas.She was a homemaker, a member of Liberty Four Square Church, Hays, Kansas, and volunteered at the Sternberg Museum.&nbsp; Mary grew up on a farm east of Stockton, Kansas and attended high school at Woodston and Stockton.&nbsp; She enjoyed cooking, baking, her plants and her animals.&nbsp; He pride and joy were her grandchildren and her family.Survivors include her husband, David Lawson, of the home; her children, David Shawn Lawson and wife Mandy, Hays, Ks; Heather Stringer and husband, Tony, Hays, KS; Jeremy Lawson and wife, Challa, Peyton, CO; Sarah Windholz and Roy Herman, Hays, KS; Erin Pruter and husband, Joel, Hays, KS; her brother, Steve McDowell and wife, Connie, AZ; her sisters, Fran Beal, Lincoln, NE; Sue LeSage and husband, Mark, Stockton, KS; 19 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandchild; and a sister, Eileen Charini.Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 21, 2022, at Liberty Four Square Church, 400 East 7th Street, Hays, Kansas with Pastor Steve Schultz officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in West Hope Cemetery, Stockton, Kansas.Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Friday, at Liberty Four Square Church.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial to the family for a designated shelter in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Mary Elaine Lawson

Shirley I. Huey, 86, of Manhattan, KS, formerly of Bogue, Kansas, passed
 away on Tuesday, January 11th, 2022, at her home in Manhattan. &nbsp;She was 
retired from KSU Vet Science as an Animal Care Intake.
 Shirley was born in Natoma, KS on October 15, 1935, the daughter of 
the late Victor and Rosa Lillie (Strutt) Hayes. She attended school at 
the Natoma Schools and received her GED. &nbsp;On May 2, 1954, she and Art 
Huey were united in marriage in Stockton, Kansas and he proceeds her in 
death. &nbsp;She was a member of the &nbsp;First United Methodist Church in 
Manhattan and had been a cook in the dormitories and a housekeeper at 
KSU. &nbsp;
 Shirley is survived by three daughters, Susan Kent, of Manhattan; 
Ruth Huey, of Manhattan; Renee (Jim) Hubner, of Manhattan; three sons 
Leland Huey, of Manhattan; &nbsp;James (Sondra) Huey, of Bella Vista, AR; 
Dale (Dana Kay) Huey, of Overland Park; &nbsp;17 grandchildren, many 
great-grandchildren. &nbsp;Shirley is also preceded in death by her son, 
Daniel and 2 brothers, and 1 sister.
 A funeral service was held Friday, January 14th, at
 Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation in Manhattan, 
with Daneal White officiating. &nbsp;Graveside Services were held in the Wildhorse Cemetery at Bogue, Kansas. &nbsp;
 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the 
Alzheimer's Association 3625 SW 29th St #102 Topeka, KS 66614., 
 To send an email condolence to the family visit the funeral home 
website, www.irvnparkview.com &nbsp;Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home 
&amp; Cremation, Manhattan.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Shirley I. Huey, 86, of Manhattan, KS, formerly of Bogue, Kansas, passed
 away on Tuesday, January 11th, 2022, at her home in Manhattan. &nbsp;She was 
retired from KSU Vet Science as an Animal Care Intake.
 Shirley was born in Natoma, KS on October 15, 1935, the daughter of 
the late Victor and Rosa Lillie (Strutt) Hayes. She attended school at 
the Natoma Schools and received her GED. &nbsp;On May 2, 1954, she and Art 
Huey were united in marriage in Stockton, Kansas and he proceeds her in 
death. &nbsp;She was a member of the &nbsp;First United Methodist Church in 
Manhattan and had been a cook in the dormitories and a housekeeper at 
KSU. &nbsp;
 Shirley is survived by three daughters, Susan Kent, of Manhattan; 
Ruth Huey, of Manhattan; Renee (Jim) Hubner, of Manhattan; three sons 
Leland Huey, of Manhattan; &nbsp;James (Sondra) Huey, of Bella Vista, AR; 
Dale (Dana Kay) Huey, of Overland Park; &nbsp;17 grandchildren, many 
great-grandchildren. &nbsp;Shirley is also preceded in death by her son, 
Daniel and 2 brothers, and 1 sister.
 A funeral service was held Friday, January 14th, at
 Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation in Manhattan, 
with Daneal White officiating. &nbsp;Graveside Services were held in the Wildhorse Cemetery at Bogue, Kansas. &nbsp;
 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the 
Alzheimer's Association 3625 SW 29th St #102 Topeka, KS 66614., 
 To send an email condolence to the family visit the funeral home 
website, www.irvnparkview.com &nbsp;Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home 
&amp; Cremation, Manhattan.&nbsp;

Shirley I. Huey

Eric Matthew Steinert, 36, of Russell, Kansas, died in a tragic car 
accident on Thursday, January 13, 2022, 2 miles south of Claflin, 
Kansas.

Eric was born on July 01, 1985, in Russell, Kansas, his mother being 
Debora (Birzer) Steinert.&nbsp; He grew up in Russell and graduated from 
Russell High School in 2004.&nbsp; After high school he graduated with an 
associate’s degree in Ag Diesel Industries from Southeast Community 
College.&nbsp; He worked for Ace Lease Service Inc. as a tank truck driver 
and also did some farming.&nbsp; He was a supporter of Pheasants Forever and a
 member of the National Wild Turkey Federation.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting, 
farming, collecting and shooting guns.&nbsp; He was a dog lover and enjoyed 
drinking beer with his family and friends.&nbsp;

Surviving family include mother Debora Steinert of Larned, Kansas; 
his brothers Brian Steinert and Jordan Steinert both of Russell, Kansas;
 and his extended family Marty, Linnea, Beau and Bobbi Jo Radke and 
Candice Hamilton.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents James and Leona
 Birzer, paternal grandparents Rueben and Lucile Steinert and uncles 
Greg Birzer and Duane Steinert and aunt Betty Barnes.

A celebration of Eric’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Milberger, Kansas.  Burial will follow at the Milberger Cemetery in Milberger, Kansas.  Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, with family present to greet guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Tuesday evening at the mortuary. 

 In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to the FFA Alumni and sent in care of the mortuary.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Eric Matthew Steinert, 36, of Russell, Kansas, died in a tragic car 
accident on Thursday, January 13, 2022, 2 miles south of Claflin, 
Kansas.Eric was born on July 01, 1985, in Russell, Kansas, his mother being 
Debora (Birzer) Steinert.&nbsp; He grew up in Russell and graduated from 
Russell High School in 2004.&nbsp; After high school he graduated with an 
associate’s degree in Ag Diesel Industries from Southeast Community 
College.&nbsp; He worked for Ace Lease Service Inc. as a tank truck driver 
and also did some farming.&nbsp; He was a supporter of Pheasants Forever and a
 member of the National Wild Turkey Federation.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting, 
farming, collecting and shooting guns.&nbsp; He was a dog lover and enjoyed 
drinking beer with his family and friends.&nbsp;Surviving family include mother Debora Steinert of Larned, Kansas; 
his brothers Brian Steinert and Jordan Steinert both of Russell, Kansas;
 and his extended family Marty, Linnea, Beau and Bobbi Jo Radke and 
Candice Hamilton.He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents James and Leona
 Birzer, paternal grandparents Rueben and Lucile Steinert and uncles 
Greg Birzer and Duane Steinert and aunt Betty Barnes.A celebration of Eric’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Milberger, Kansas. Burial will follow at the Milberger Cemetery in Milberger, Kansas. Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, with family present to greet guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Tuesday evening at the mortuary. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to the FFA Alumni and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Eric Matthew Steinert

Glenda Lee Goheen, age 63, of Hays, Kansas died Monday, January 17, 2022, at Hays Medical Center.

She was born September 16, 1958, at Plainville, Kansas, to Glen F. and Geraldine J. (Couture) Warren.&nbsp; She married Darrel Goheen on September 8, 1984, at Hays, Kansas.

She worked in the Commercial Printing Department for the Hays Daily News for over 20 years.&nbsp; She also worked for her father at Glen’s Auto Parts in Hays at the parts counter and delivery for a number of years.&nbsp; After leaving the Hays Daily News she worked with her husband at Total Video.&nbsp; Glenda grew up in Plainville and Hays, and was a 1976 graduate of Hays High School.&nbsp; She enjoyed camping with their friends, going to Darrel’s car races, being a caregiver for her dad, and her pride and joy was her grandchildren and her family.

Survivors include her husband, Darrel Goheen, of the home; her daughters, Pamela Baumfalk and husband, Don, Hays, KS; Danel Wolcott, Hays, KS; her father, Glen F. Warren, Hays, KS; her sisters, Darcy Becker and husband, Jerry, Hays, KS; LaDonna Jo Lundy and husband, Rodney, Fort Worth, TX; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jim and Janice Goheen, Downs, KS; her grandchildren, Dylan Goheen, Cameron Hunt, Kenzie Wolcott, and Colton Wolcott.

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Celebration Community Church, exit 157 and I-70, Hays, Kansas with Pastor Brant Rice officiating.

&nbsp;A private family burial will be at Fort Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.

Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Thursday at Celebration Community Church. &nbsp; &nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Celebration Community Church in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

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 </figure>Glenda Lee Goheen, age 63, of Hays, Kansas died Monday, January 17, 2022, at Hays Medical Center.She was born September 16, 1958, at Plainville, Kansas, to Glen F. and Geraldine J. (Couture) Warren.&nbsp; She married Darrel Goheen on September 8, 1984, at Hays, Kansas.She worked in the Commercial Printing Department for the Hays Daily News for over 20 years.&nbsp; She also worked for her father at Glen’s Auto Parts in Hays at the parts counter and delivery for a number of years.&nbsp; After leaving the Hays Daily News she worked with her husband at Total Video.&nbsp; Glenda grew up in Plainville and Hays, and was a 1976 graduate of Hays High School.&nbsp; She enjoyed camping with their friends, going to Darrel’s car races, being a caregiver for her dad, and her pride and joy was her grandchildren and her family.Survivors include her husband, Darrel Goheen, of the home; her daughters, Pamela Baumfalk and husband, Don, Hays, KS; Danel Wolcott, Hays, KS; her father, Glen F. Warren, Hays, KS; her sisters, Darcy Becker and husband, Jerry, Hays, KS; LaDonna Jo Lundy and husband, Rodney, Fort Worth, TX; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jim and Janice Goheen, Downs, KS; her grandchildren, Dylan Goheen, Cameron Hunt, Kenzie Wolcott, and Colton Wolcott.Funeral Services will be at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Celebration Community Church, exit 157 and I-70, Hays, Kansas with Pastor Brant Rice officiating.&nbsp;A private family burial will be at Fort Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Thursday at Celebration Community Church. &nbsp; &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Celebration Community Church in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Glenda Lee Goheen

Cathy Jo Fletcher, 58, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away on Friday 
January 14, 2022.&nbsp; Cathy was born to Lloyd and Billie Fletcher of rural 
Claflin, Kansas on April 21, 1963, in Great Bend.&nbsp;

Cathy Jo grew up living in the county north of Claflin with her 
parents. She attended school at and graduated from Great Bend schools. 
She moved to Great Bend in 1990. Cathy was employed at Rosewood 
Services.&nbsp; Her favorite job at Rosewood was at the Rosewood Art Studio.&nbsp;
 In her free time, Cathy Jo most enjoyed Yoga class, stitchery, dancing 
and bowling.

Cathy Jo was much loved by her peers and the staff at Rosewood.&nbsp; She 
will be dearly missed by them as she was a favorite of many and had such
 a sweet caring spirit. Cathy Jo loved us all her whole life like no one
 else could. God created her with a child-like innocence that Cathy Jo 
would not outgrow, and so her heart knew nothing else but to love 
everyone, no matter what, and to take each day as it was, without 
expectations.

She was known by both her family and her friends at Rosewood for both
 her loving nature and ornery wit.&nbsp; She would collect your pop tab 
quickly even if you weren't looking, never missed an opportunity to ask 
for pizza, and never ever missed a pop at break time! At family 
get-togethers, she would get a niece or nephew to sneak her an extra pop
 – or two. Linda can still hear Cathy Jo say, "Aw sister, I love you!" 
And while she loved being with her sister and visiting all her family 
when possible, Cathy Jo was usually the first to say, "You ready to go?"
 It was time to go to her home, with her friends, at Rosewood.

Cathy Jo is survived by her sister, Linda and her husband Bruce Loder
 of Brookville, Kansas, two brothers, Roger and his wife Catherine 
Fletcher of Birmingham, Iowa, and Mark and his wife Penny Fletcher of 
LaMonte, Missouri; seven nephews, six nieces, eight grand-nephews and 
seven grand-nieces;&nbsp; plus all of her beloved Rosewood family of Great 
Bend. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Per the family’s wishes there will be no visitation, however, friends
 may come to the funeral home to sign the register book. Memorial 
service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 24, 2022, at Bryant 
Funeral Home. Inurnment will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. 

Memorials 
have been designated to Rosewood Roots and Wings, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Cathy Jo Fletcher, 58, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away on Friday 
January 14, 2022.&nbsp; Cathy was born to Lloyd and Billie Fletcher of rural 
Claflin, Kansas on April 21, 1963, in Great Bend.&nbsp;Cathy Jo grew up living in the county north of Claflin with her 
parents. She attended school at and graduated from Great Bend schools. 
She moved to Great Bend in 1990. Cathy was employed at Rosewood 
Services.&nbsp; Her favorite job at Rosewood was at the Rosewood Art Studio.&nbsp;
 In her free time, Cathy Jo most enjoyed Yoga class, stitchery, dancing 
and bowling.Cathy Jo was much loved by her peers and the staff at Rosewood.&nbsp; She 
will be dearly missed by them as she was a favorite of many and had such
 a sweet caring spirit. Cathy Jo loved us all her whole life like no one
 else could. God created her with a child-like innocence that Cathy Jo 
would not outgrow, and so her heart knew nothing else but to love 
everyone, no matter what, and to take each day as it was, without 
expectations.She was known by both her family and her friends at Rosewood for both
 her loving nature and ornery wit.&nbsp; She would collect your pop tab 
quickly even if you weren't looking, never missed an opportunity to ask 
for pizza, and never ever missed a pop at break time! At family 
get-togethers, she would get a niece or nephew to sneak her an extra pop
 – or two. Linda can still hear Cathy Jo say, "Aw sister, I love you!" 
And while she loved being with her sister and visiting all her family 
when possible, Cathy Jo was usually the first to say, "You ready to go?"
 It was time to go to her home, with her friends, at Rosewood.Cathy Jo is survived by her sister, Linda and her husband Bruce Loder
 of Brookville, Kansas, two brothers, Roger and his wife Catherine 
Fletcher of Birmingham, Iowa, and Mark and his wife Penny Fletcher of 
LaMonte, Missouri; seven nephews, six nieces, eight grand-nephews and 
seven grand-nieces;&nbsp; plus all of her beloved Rosewood family of Great 
Bend. She was preceded in death by her parents.Per the family’s wishes there will be no visitation, however, friends
 may come to the funeral home to sign the register book. Memorial 
service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 24, 2022, at Bryant 
Funeral Home. Inurnment will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Memorials 
have been designated to Rosewood Roots and Wings, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Cathy Jo Fletcher

Larry
 R. Wolfram, age 71, passed from this life to his heavenly home on 
Friday, January 14, 2022, from advanced lung cancer and pneumonia. He 
fought valiantly through two bouts of cancer from 2009-2010 and 
2017-2022 and was with his immediate family at the end. Even when the 
lung cancer returned in 2017, Larry continued to work and travel while 
taking treatments and was relatively healthy until this last year. His 
strong faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and his loving and supportive 
family sustained him through it all. Larry was born in McCook,
 Nebraska on June 23, 1950, to Henry Martin and Beatrice Vivian (McCoy) 
Wolfram. He spent his growing up years in NW Kansas with the majority in
 Decatur County. He graduated from Decatur Community High 
School in Oberlin, Kansas, in 1968. After high school graduation, he 
attended Kansas State University earning a degree in accounting in 
December 1972. Larry moved to Liberal, Kansas, in June 1973 and was 
employed by Carlile Asphalt for 9 years followed by employment with 
J&amp;R Sand from 1982-2021. Larry enjoyed his work and association with
 his co-workers and felt pride in helping grow the business into a 
successful mid-sized construction business. On the 21st day of
 February 1976, Larry and Sandra Sue (Hewett) were united in marriage in
 Almena, Kansas. They bought a home together in Liberal, where they 
lived and raised their three children and called Liberal home all of 
their married life. Larry was a faithful member of the 
Assembly of God Church in Liberal, which is the current New Beginning 
Church. He taught Sunday school for various ages throughout the years 
and was active in Men’s Ministry as well. One of the highlights of his 
years of ministry was going on a mission trip to Hati in February 2015, 
with some of the men of the church. He spent countless hours reading and
 studying the Bible and preparing Bible lessons and used his gift and 
love for God’s Word to teach others. During his spare time, he
 enjoyed traveling and spending time with his grandchildren in Kansas 
and Texas. In his last year of life, when he was limited by his health, 
he focused especially on praying for and encouraging his grandchildren, 
charging them all with learning God’s Word. “I have hidden your word in 
my heart, that I might not sin against you.” Psalms 119:11 
Larry is survived by his wife Sandra, his three children, Kathryn and 
her husband Victor Uhner of Chanute, Kansas; Laura and her husband Jason
 Staab of Hays, Kansas; and Kyle and his wife Leah Wolfram of Houston, 
Texas, his 11 beloved grandchildren, and his sister, Connie and her 
husband, Curt Meixner of Ark City, Kansas. Sister-in-law, Evelyn Zellmer
 and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM –
 8:00 PM on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the New Beginnings Church, 
2021 N. Western, Liberal, Kansas. Family will be present from 5:00 PM – 
7:00 PM to receive friends. A Celebration of his life will be 
at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 21, 2022, at the New Beginnings Church, 
2021 N. Western, Liberal, Kansas, with Pastor Kevin Alexander presiding.
 Interment will follow at the Liberal Cemetery. 
Memorial Donations suggest to New Beginnings Church for Bible Engagement
 Fund, Convoy of Hope, or the Cancer Center of Kansas, Liberal Kansas 
Branch in care of Hornung Family Funeral Home, Hornung Family Funeral 
Home, 1212 W. 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas. Condolences may be sent to the family at <a href="http://www.hornungfuneralhome.com" target="_blank">www.hornungfuneralhome.com</a> Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W. 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas&nbsp;

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 </figure>Larry
 R. Wolfram, age 71, passed from this life to his heavenly home on 
Friday, January 14, 2022, from advanced lung cancer and pneumonia. He 
fought valiantly through two bouts of cancer from 2009-2010 and 
2017-2022 and was with his immediate family at the end. Even when the 
lung cancer returned in 2017, Larry continued to work and travel while 
taking treatments and was relatively healthy until this last year. His 
strong faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and his loving and supportive 
family sustained him through it all. Larry was born in McCook,
 Nebraska on June 23, 1950, to Henry Martin and Beatrice Vivian (McCoy) 
Wolfram. He spent his growing up years in NW Kansas with the majority in
 Decatur County. He graduated from Decatur Community High 
School in Oberlin, Kansas, in 1968. After high school graduation, he 
attended Kansas State University earning a degree in accounting in 
December 1972. Larry moved to Liberal, Kansas, in June 1973 and was 
employed by Carlile Asphalt for 9 years followed by employment with 
J&amp;R Sand from 1982-2021. Larry enjoyed his work and association with
 his co-workers and felt pride in helping grow the business into a 
successful mid-sized construction business. On the 21st day of
 February 1976, Larry and Sandra Sue (Hewett) were united in marriage in
 Almena, Kansas. They bought a home together in Liberal, where they 
lived and raised their three children and called Liberal home all of 
their married life. Larry was a faithful member of the 
Assembly of God Church in Liberal, which is the current New Beginning 
Church. He taught Sunday school for various ages throughout the years 
and was active in Men’s Ministry as well. One of the highlights of his 
years of ministry was going on a mission trip to Hati in February 2015, 
with some of the men of the church. He spent countless hours reading and
 studying the Bible and preparing Bible lessons and used his gift and 
love for God’s Word to teach others. During his spare time, he
 enjoyed traveling and spending time with his grandchildren in Kansas 
and Texas. In his last year of life, when he was limited by his health, 
he focused especially on praying for and encouraging his grandchildren, 
charging them all with learning God’s Word. “I have hidden your word in 
my heart, that I might not sin against you.” Psalms 119:11 
Larry is survived by his wife Sandra, his three children, Kathryn and 
her husband Victor Uhner of Chanute, Kansas; Laura and her husband Jason
 Staab of Hays, Kansas; and Kyle and his wife Leah Wolfram of Houston, 
Texas, his 11 beloved grandchildren, and his sister, Connie and her 
husband, Curt Meixner of Ark City, Kansas. Sister-in-law, Evelyn Zellmer
 and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM –
 8:00 PM on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the New Beginnings Church, 
2021 N. Western, Liberal, Kansas. Family will be present from 5:00 PM – 
7:00 PM to receive friends. A Celebration of his life will be 
at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 21, 2022, at the New Beginnings Church, 
2021 N. Western, Liberal, Kansas, with Pastor Kevin Alexander presiding.
 Interment will follow at the Liberal Cemetery. 
Memorial Donations suggest to New Beginnings Church for Bible Engagement
 Fund, Convoy of Hope, or the Cancer Center of Kansas, Liberal Kansas 
Branch in care of Hornung Family Funeral Home, Hornung Family Funeral 
Home, 1212 W. 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas. Condolences may be sent to the family at <a href="http://www.hornungfuneralhome.com" target="_blank">www.hornungfuneralhome.com</a> Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W. 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas&nbsp;

Larry R. Wolfram

Jerome W. Randa, 90, Liebenthal, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

Jerome was born August 26, 1931, in Liebenthal, Kansas, the son of 
John J. and Matilda (Depperschmidt) Randa.&nbsp; After Matilda’s death when 
Jerome was a young child, he was raised by John and his second wife, 
Adeline (Leiker) Randa.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident of Rush County, 
Kansas.&nbsp; He was a feed mill operator for La Crosse Co-op, La Crosse, 
Kansas, for 36 years before his retirement.

He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, and a 62 year member
 of&nbsp; Knights of Columbus Council 2340, both of Liebenthal, Kansas.&nbsp; 
Jerome was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Great Bend, 
Kansas.&nbsp;

Jerome enjoyed watching westerns, gardening and fishing.&nbsp; He loved 
spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great 
grandchildren.&nbsp; They were his pride and joy.

On October 27, 1956, he married Agnes Herrman at St. Joseph’s 
Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas. She preceded him in death March 4, 
2014.

Survivors include:&nbsp; two sons, Darold Randa, Liebenthal, Kansas, and 
Dermot Randa (Suzanne), La Crosse, Kansas; two daughters, Coleen Janda 
(Michael), Salina, Kansas, and Christine Werth, Hays, Kansas, eight 
grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Randa, 
Derby, Kansas, and Harold Randa, Manhattan, Kansas; and two sisters, 
Ardis Viegra, La Crosse, Kansas, and Florine Hansen, Las Vegas, Nevada.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one daughter in 
law, Mary Ann Randa; a twin brother, Gerald Randa; two brothers, Alfred 
Randa, and Marvin Randa; and one sister, Lillian Randa.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 23, 2022, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 
P.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas, with the 
family receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.&nbsp; A vigil service 
and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;

Church visitation will be Monday, January 24, 2022, from 9:30 A.M. to
 10:20 P.M. at St. Josephs Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Monday, January 24, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. at 
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas, with Father Stephen 
Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, 
Liebenthal, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the 
Liebenthal Fire Department, Liebenthal, Kansas, or Big Timber Township 
(to assist with the perpetual care of St. Joseph’s Cemetery).

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>Jerome W. Randa, 90, Liebenthal, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.Jerome was born August 26, 1931, in Liebenthal, Kansas, the son of 
John J. and Matilda (Depperschmidt) Randa.&nbsp; After Matilda’s death when 
Jerome was a young child, he was raised by John and his second wife, 
Adeline (Leiker) Randa.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident of Rush County, 
Kansas.&nbsp; He was a feed mill operator for La Crosse Co-op, La Crosse, 
Kansas, for 36 years before his retirement.He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, and a 62 year member
 of&nbsp; Knights of Columbus Council 2340, both of Liebenthal, Kansas.&nbsp; 
Jerome was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Great Bend, 
Kansas.&nbsp;Jerome enjoyed watching westerns, gardening and fishing.&nbsp; He loved 
spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great 
grandchildren.&nbsp; They were his pride and joy.On October 27, 1956, he married Agnes Herrman at St. Joseph’s 
Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas. She preceded him in death March 4, 
2014.Survivors include:&nbsp; two sons, Darold Randa, Liebenthal, Kansas, and 
Dermot Randa (Suzanne), La Crosse, Kansas; two daughters, Coleen Janda 
(Michael), Salina, Kansas, and Christine Werth, Hays, Kansas, eight 
grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Randa, 
Derby, Kansas, and Harold Randa, Manhattan, Kansas; and two sisters, 
Ardis Viegra, La Crosse, Kansas, and Florine Hansen, Las Vegas, Nevada.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one daughter in 
law, Mary Ann Randa; a twin brother, Gerald Randa; two brothers, Alfred 
Randa, and Marvin Randa; and one sister, Lillian Randa.Visitation will be Sunday, January 23, 2022, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 
P.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas, with the 
family receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.&nbsp; A vigil service 
and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;Church visitation will be Monday, January 24, 2022, from 9:30 A.M. to
 10:20 P.M. at St. Josephs Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas.Funeral service will be Monday, January 24, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. at 
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas, with Father Stephen 
Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, 
Liebenthal, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the 
Liebenthal Fire Department, Liebenthal, Kansas, or Big Timber Township 
(to assist with the perpetual care of St. Joseph’s Cemetery).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.

Jerome W. Randa

Ruth Risser, 96, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.

Ruth was born December 29, 1925, in La Crosse, Kansas, the daughter 
of Jacob M. and Mary (Heronema) Herrman.&nbsp; She was a resident of La 
Crosse, Kansas, for 10 years, moving there from Garden City, Kansas.&nbsp; 
She was an elementary teacher for 38 ½ years before her retirement.&nbsp; 
Along with her classroom duties, Ruth was in charge of the music and 
children’s choir.

She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

Ruth was a talented musician, playing the organ and piano.&nbsp; She loved
 craft projects of any kind, and was an amazing artist.&nbsp; She enjoyed the
 challenge of working crossword puzzles.

On June 9, 1973, she married Arthur “Art” Risser at LaJoya, New Mexico.&nbsp; He preceded her in death December 22, 1988.

Survivors include:&nbsp; a step daughter, Mary Winn Ekstrom; four step 
grandchildren; two brothers, Paul Herrman, La Crosse, Kansas, and Ralph 
Herrman, Ames, Iowa; and numerous nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband;&nbsp; a step son, 
Arthur “Art” Risser, Jr.; three brothers, Leonard Herrman, Edward 
Herrman, and Reverend Gilbert Herrman; and six sisters, Esther Boxler, 
Abbie Rupp, Isabel Basgall, Edna Mehl, Irene Raniszewski, and Pauline 
Sutton.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 19, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. to 
8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas.&nbsp; A vigil 
service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;

Church visitation will be Thursday, January 20, 2022, from 9:00 A.M. 
to 9:50 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. at 
St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Stephen 
Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, 
Liebenthal, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family request memorials to St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, or masses.

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>Ruth Risser, 96, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.Ruth was born December 29, 1925, in La Crosse, Kansas, the daughter 
of Jacob M. and Mary (Heronema) Herrman.&nbsp; She was a resident of La 
Crosse, Kansas, for 10 years, moving there from Garden City, Kansas.&nbsp; 
She was an elementary teacher for 38 ½ years before her retirement.&nbsp; 
Along with her classroom duties, Ruth was in charge of the music and 
children’s choir.She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.Ruth was a talented musician, playing the organ and piano.&nbsp; She loved
 craft projects of any kind, and was an amazing artist.&nbsp; She enjoyed the
 challenge of working crossword puzzles.On June 9, 1973, she married Arthur “Art” Risser at LaJoya, New Mexico.&nbsp; He preceded her in death December 22, 1988.Survivors include:&nbsp; a step daughter, Mary Winn Ekstrom; four step 
grandchildren; two brothers, Paul Herrman, La Crosse, Kansas, and Ralph 
Herrman, Ames, Iowa; and numerous nephews and nieces.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband;&nbsp; a step son, 
Arthur “Art” Risser, Jr.; three brothers, Leonard Herrman, Edward 
Herrman, and Reverend Gilbert Herrman; and six sisters, Esther Boxler, 
Abbie Rupp, Isabel Basgall, Edna Mehl, Irene Raniszewski, and Pauline 
Sutton.Visitation will be Wednesday, January 19, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. to 
8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas.&nbsp; A vigil 
service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;Church visitation will be Thursday, January 20, 2022, from 9:00 A.M. 
to 9:50 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.Funeral service will be Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. at 
St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Stephen 
Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, 
Liebenthal, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family request memorials to St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, or masses.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

Ruth Risser

Cheryl Lynn Deatherage, 64, of Salina, KS, passed 
away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at her home in Salina. Cheryl was born 
May 11, 1958, on Mother’s Day in Russell, KS.&nbsp; 

She was the daughter of 
Donald and Della Deatherage.&nbsp; Cheryl helped run Greenburst Lawns Inc., 
as a lawn sprayer and payroll secretary for Greenburst Lawns Inc. and 
Salina Tree Inc.&nbsp; Later she moved to California to become the payroll 
manager for a large hospital.&nbsp; She worked there for over ten years then 
decided to come back to Kansas to live.&nbsp; She lived for her dogs as she 
loved them, and they also loved her a lot as she said that Wintalka and 
Shaza were her family.

Cheryl was nicknamed a “Little Blue Bird.”

Cheryl was preceded in death by her father, Donald.

She is survived by her mother, Della; two brothers, Don Ray and Edward.

She will be missed by her love for family members, nephews, cousins, 
school classmates, and many friends.&nbsp; Her wishes were to be cremated.

Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022, at First Christian Church, 2727 E. Crawford, Salina.

Memorials may be made to Salina Animal Services, OCCK Transportation, or First Christian Church.

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 </figure>Cheryl Lynn Deatherage, 64, of Salina, KS, passed 
away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at her home in Salina. Cheryl was born 
May 11, 1958, on Mother’s Day in Russell, KS.&nbsp; She was the daughter of 
Donald and Della Deatherage.&nbsp; Cheryl helped run Greenburst Lawns Inc., 
as a lawn sprayer and payroll secretary for Greenburst Lawns Inc. and 
Salina Tree Inc.&nbsp; Later she moved to California to become the payroll 
manager for a large hospital.&nbsp; She worked there for over ten years then 
decided to come back to Kansas to live.&nbsp; She lived for her dogs as she 
loved them, and they also loved her a lot as she said that Wintalka and 
Shaza were her family.Cheryl was nicknamed a “Little Blue Bird.”Cheryl was preceded in death by her father, Donald.She is survived by her mother, Della; two brothers, Don Ray and Edward.She will be missed by her love for family members, nephews, cousins, 
school classmates, and many friends.&nbsp; Her wishes were to be cremated.Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022, at First Christian Church, 2727 E. Crawford, Salina.Memorials may be made to Salina Animal Services, OCCK Transportation, or First Christian Church.

Cheryl Lynn Deatherage

Johnnie Lira, age 60, of Ulysses, Kansas, took Jesus’ hand on Saturday, 
January 15, 2022, surrounded by his wife and children, at St. Catherine 
Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. He was born January 2, 1962, in North 
Platte, Nebraska, the son of Jesse and Delores (Vieyra) Lira. 
Johnnie grew up in North Platte, Nebraska, Wellington, Kansas, El Paso, 
Texas, Satanta and Ulysses, Kansas. He graduated in 1980 from Ulysses 
High School. He attended Dodge City Community College on a wrestling 
scholarship. Johnnie began working at KDOT in 1988 and was the District
 6 Area Superintendent. He married Marla Bushnell, his high school 
sweetheart, on December 14, 1984, in Ulysses. Johnnie was the best 
husband, dad and Grampo. His kids and grandkids were the light of his 
world and his purpose in life. Johnnie loved Jesus and it was very 
important to him that his family had accepted Jesus Christ as their 
Savior. He also had a heart and passion for helping kids, was a 
selfless man, and always put others first. He enjoyed being a coach for
 kids wrestling and baseball, and wrestling coach for Ulysses High 
School. He also served as a Deacon, Sunday school teacher, and 
children’s church leader. You could also find him fishing and playing 
golf. 
Johnnie is survived by his wife, Marla of the home; son, Kory Lira and 
wife Mallory of Yukon, Oklahoma; daughter, Lesha Doyle and husband 
Sterling of Yukon, Oklahoma; parents, Jesse and Delores Lira of North 
Platte, Nebraska; sister, Valery (Lira) Crocker of North Platte, 
Nebraska; brother, Jeffrey Lira of Elwood, Nebraska; four grandchildren,
 Connor Doyle, Bennett Doyle, Kylee Lira and Kashton Lira; 
mother-in-law, Mary Bushnell of Ulysses; as well as many other family 
members and friends. 
Johnnie is preceded in death by his father-in-law, Delvan Bushnell; and 
grandparents, Manuel Vieyra, G.P. and Mary Gomez, and D.J. and Rosie 
Perez. 
Memorial service will be held Friday, January 21, 2022, at 11:00 AM at 
First United Methodist Church in Ulysses, Kansas with Reverend Todd Guinn and 
Pastor Kris Humphrey officiating. Memorial service will also be live 
streamed on Garnand Funeral Home Face Book page. Inurnment will follow 
at the Ulysses Cemetery in Ulysses, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be given to Johnnie
 Lira Grandchildren’s Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant
 Ave., Ulysses, KS 67880. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Johnnie Lira, age 60, of Ulysses, Kansas, took Jesus’ hand on Saturday, 
January 15, 2022, surrounded by his wife and children, at St. Catherine 
Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. He was born January 2, 1962, in North 
Platte, Nebraska, the son of Jesse and Delores (Vieyra) Lira. 
Johnnie grew up in North Platte, Nebraska, Wellington, Kansas, El Paso, 
Texas, Satanta and Ulysses, Kansas. He graduated in 1980 from Ulysses 
High School. He attended Dodge City Community College on a wrestling 
scholarship. Johnnie began working at KDOT in 1988 and was the District
 6 Area Superintendent. He married Marla Bushnell, his high school 
sweetheart, on December 14, 1984, in Ulysses. Johnnie was the best 
husband, dad and Grampo. His kids and grandkids were the light of his 
world and his purpose in life. Johnnie loved Jesus and it was very 
important to him that his family had accepted Jesus Christ as their 
Savior. He also had a heart and passion for helping kids, was a 
selfless man, and always put others first. He enjoyed being a coach for
 kids wrestling and baseball, and wrestling coach for Ulysses High 
School. He also served as a Deacon, Sunday school teacher, and 
children’s church leader. You could also find him fishing and playing 
golf. 
Johnnie is survived by his wife, Marla of the home; son, Kory Lira and 
wife Mallory of Yukon, Oklahoma; daughter, Lesha Doyle and husband 
Sterling of Yukon, Oklahoma; parents, Jesse and Delores Lira of North 
Platte, Nebraska; sister, Valery (Lira) Crocker of North Platte, 
Nebraska; brother, Jeffrey Lira of Elwood, Nebraska; four grandchildren,
 Connor Doyle, Bennett Doyle, Kylee Lira and Kashton Lira; 
mother-in-law, Mary Bushnell of Ulysses; as well as many other family 
members and friends. 
Johnnie is preceded in death by his father-in-law, Delvan Bushnell; and 
grandparents, Manuel Vieyra, G.P. and Mary Gomez, and D.J. and Rosie 
Perez. 
Memorial service will be held Friday, January 21, 2022, at 11:00 AM at 
First United Methodist Church in Ulysses, Kansas with Reverend Todd Guinn and 
Pastor Kris Humphrey officiating. Memorial service will also be live 
streamed on Garnand Funeral Home Face Book page. Inurnment will follow 
at the Ulysses Cemetery in Ulysses, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be given to Johnnie
 Lira Grandchildren’s Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant
 Ave., Ulysses, KS 67880. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Johnnie Lira  (1962-2022)

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/RevKatie-Moore">HERE</a> for service details.&nbsp;

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 </figure>April 5, 1972 ~ January 14, 2022An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/RevKatie-Moore">HERE</a> for service details.&nbsp;

The Rev. Katie Florence Moore

Robert Eugene Roths, age 76, passed away at the Ness County Hospital,
 Ness City, Kansas on January 16, 2022.&nbsp; He was born on May 15, 1945, in
 WaKeeney, Kansas.&nbsp; He was raised the son of Frank and Sophie (Leis) 
Roths.

Bob worked in construction, drove trucks for Siebert Sand and worked 
in the oil industry for many years.&nbsp; He was a member of the NRA, had a 
passion for collecting guns, loved riding motorcycles and collecting 
hotrods.

In 1962 Bob married Pat Denslow.&nbsp; This marriage was blessed by the 
birth of two sons.&nbsp; Bob and Pat were later divorced.&nbsp; In May of 1985 he 
met Diane Dexter and they remained together for 37 years until his 
death.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include three sons, Monty Roths and his wife, Briana,
 of Wichita, Kenny Roths and his wife, Lucinda, of Salina, and Brandon 
Dexter and his wife, Elizabeth, of Emporia; one daughter, Ginger Braun 
and her husband, James Watterson, of Ness City; two sisters, Frankie 
Oliver of Ransom and Jane Boyd of Hilliard, Florida; three half-sisters,
 Berneice Wilcox, Cathy Smith, and Beth Terrell, one half-brother, Tim 
Randall; 17 grandchildren, Justin, Jeremy, Danielle, Isaac, Sam, 
Madison, Makenna, Meaghan, Lauren, Dakota, Mackenzie, Jaiden, Zachary, 
Elijah, Joshua, Caleb, and Owen and seven great grandchildren: Dakoda, 
Tage, Lucas, Liam, Malachi, Ellissa, and Iris.&nbsp; Bob was preceded in 
death by six sisters, Evelyn, Olivia, Eileen, Deloris, Dolly, and 
Berniece and one half-brother, Rodney Randall.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 21, 2022, 10:30 
a.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City followed by burial in the St.
 Aloysuis Cemetery in Ransom.&nbsp; Viewing will be held at the funeral home 
on Thursday, January 20, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the 
family present from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Ness County Historical Society.

Memories and words of support maybe left for the family by signing the guestbook.

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 </figure>Robert Eugene Roths, age 76, passed away at the Ness County Hospital,
 Ness City, Kansas on January 16, 2022.&nbsp; He was born on May 15, 1945, in
 WaKeeney, Kansas.&nbsp; He was raised the son of Frank and Sophie (Leis) 
Roths.Bob worked in construction, drove trucks for Siebert Sand and worked 
in the oil industry for many years.&nbsp; He was a member of the NRA, had a 
passion for collecting guns, loved riding motorcycles and collecting 
hotrods.In 1962 Bob married Pat Denslow.&nbsp; This marriage was blessed by the 
birth of two sons.&nbsp; Bob and Pat were later divorced.&nbsp; In May of 1985 he 
met Diane Dexter and they remained together for 37 years until his 
death.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include three sons, Monty Roths and his wife, Briana,
 of Wichita, Kenny Roths and his wife, Lucinda, of Salina, and Brandon 
Dexter and his wife, Elizabeth, of Emporia; one daughter, Ginger Braun 
and her husband, James Watterson, of Ness City; two sisters, Frankie 
Oliver of Ransom and Jane Boyd of Hilliard, Florida; three half-sisters,
 Berneice Wilcox, Cathy Smith, and Beth Terrell, one half-brother, Tim 
Randall; 17 grandchildren, Justin, Jeremy, Danielle, Isaac, Sam, 
Madison, Makenna, Meaghan, Lauren, Dakota, Mackenzie, Jaiden, Zachary, 
Elijah, Joshua, Caleb, and Owen and seven great grandchildren: Dakoda, 
Tage, Lucas, Liam, Malachi, Ellissa, and Iris.&nbsp; Bob was preceded in 
death by six sisters, Evelyn, Olivia, Eileen, Deloris, Dolly, and 
Berniece and one half-brother, Rodney Randall.A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 21, 2022, 10:30 
a.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City followed by burial in the St.
 Aloysuis Cemetery in Ransom.&nbsp; Viewing will be held at the funeral home 
on Thursday, January 20, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the 
family present from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be given to the Ness County Historical Society.Memories and words of support maybe left for the family by signing the guestbook.

Robert Eugene Roths

September 22, 1954 ~ January 15, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

September 22, 1954 ~ January 15, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Maureen Helen (Watkins) Brown

January 20, 1995 ~ January 14, 2022

January 20, 1995 ~ January 14, 2022An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Maverick-Way">HERE</a> for service details.&nbsp;

Thursday, September 5th, 1935-Sunday, January 16th, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Thursday, September 5th, 1935-Sunday, January 16th, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

William James Helus

Mary Elaine Lawson, age 70, died Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Locust Grove Assisted Living Center in La Crosse, Kansas. 

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

Mary Elaine Lawson, age 70, died Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Locust Grove Assisted Living Center in La Crosse, Kansas. Services are pending at Cline's-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas&nbsp;

September 19, 1931- January 8, 2022
 Priscilla Ruth "Pat" Paschal Sumearll was born in Osborne County, 
Kansas to Walter and Eva Paschal, joining older siblings Vincent, Jean 
and William.
 Pat, as she was known since childhood, grew up on the family farm 
approximately 5 miles north and 3 miles east of Waldo, Kansas. Like so 
many families during that time, the Paschals struggled through the 
Depression and the Dust Bowl. Pat recalled the rope that was stretched 
between the farmhouse and the barn so Walter wouldn’t get lost in the 
dust storms when he went to care for the cattle.
 The family was forced to leave their farm because of the harsh 
economic and environmental conditions and moved to Nebraska where Walter
 hired on to a farmer there for nearly 2 years. Pat always described 
those years as the happiest of her young life because she finally had 
enough to eat. The family eventually reacquired their farm with the 
assistance of New Deal programs, and were able to return to the land 
they had worked so hard for.
 As World War 2 began for the United States both of her brothers 
joined in the effort and sister Jean left the farm, leaving Pat to help 
her parents on the farm. While Pat was always rightfully proud of her 
brothers and sister, she had her own small contribution to the history 
of stateside patriotism. When news came over the radio that the war in 
Europe had ended, she and her father went to the Vincent church and rang
 the steeple bell to let the neighbors know that the crisis was nearly 
over. Pat was just one of so many who made a contribution to keeping 
this country unified in a shared belief that we all need to care for 
each other, no matter what the challenges are. Pat, with her tiny frame,
 always stood for caring, compassion and community against the forces of
 hate, ignorance and intolerance.
 Even before her graduation from high school, Pat set her sights on a
 career in nursing. Inspired by a cut out picture of Florence 
Nightingale in her bedroom, she was driven by a need to care for others.
 Over the objections on her father, who valued education highly but 
worried that nursing would expose her to “bad situations”, Pat forged 
ahead towards what was her life’s mission. Her innate stubbornness won 
out over Walter’s worry and she began her nursing studies. Confronting 
her lack of science courses in high school, she tackled her greatest 
nemesis, Chemistry, and wrestled it into submission by sheer will power,
 hard work and rote memorization. Because she wanted to be a nurse. 
Nursing was Pat’s calling, her passion, and her life. She met her future
 husband, Ivan Sumearll, while she was doing a rotation at the hospital 
where Ivan was rehabilitating from the devastating effects of a virus, 
poliomyelitis.
 After graduating from nursing school, Pat and Ivan married, first 
settling in Salina where Pat worked at the hospital and Ivan worked for a
 local jeweler. Striking out on their own, they chose Plainville, Kansas
 in 1955 as their home. Plainville had no jeweler and a new hospital had
 just been built. Pat and Ivan immediately became deeply involved in the
 community as civic boosters and community health champions, always 
believing that citizens had an obligation to their friends and neighbors
 to promote local business development and community wide health.
 Pat’s contributions to the Rooks County community were enormous. 
Conducting birthing classes in her home and encouraging community wide 
vaccinations to control the raging viruses of the day such as polio and 
smallpox were just two of her many efforts for community health. Pat 
enjoyed all aspects of nursing and was proud of being one of the first 
nurses at what would become Rooks County Health Center. She was always 
proud to assist or scrub for the incredible group of young doctors that 
were working in Rooks County at the time, heroes of healthcare in this 
region such as Pederson, Page, Mauck and Votopka as well as the 
specialists who came in. But Pat’s true love, true calling to nursing 
was labor and delivery. She took great pride in seeing new mothers 
through the labor and delivery process. From teaching and coaching to 
actual delivery, Pat helped hundreds of Rooks County babies into the 
world while supporting and comforting their mothers.
 Pat also had an incredibly accurate memory even in her aging decline
 about each birth that she assisted in, perhaps a little too accurate, 
when she would recount some interesting if not outright hilarious 
moments that happened during delivery. Ladies, you know who you are. In 
her later years, even as dementia was taking its toll, she could recall 
specific moments of a mother’s delivery. She might not recognize the 
mother’s name but she could remember in exact and sometimes embarrassing
 detail, specifics about the delivery. She was a hard working nurse 
committed to the health of this community. We could all benefit by 
following her example.
 Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Eva Paschal; husband Ivan, and her siblings Vincent, Jeanne and William.
 She is survived by her children Brian, Eric, Mark, Joel and Craig, 
grandchildren Danica, Brant, Jake and Kasey, and great-grandchildren 
Adelyn, Brantley, Emily and Kent.
 The family would like to thank so many in the Rooks County community who watched over and looked after Pat. 
 A small family burial service will be held shortly, with a celebration of life later when it is safe to hold one.
 Pat walked thousands of miles through hospital halls, comforted 
thousands of your neighbors, and welcomed hundreds of precious babies 
into the region. Her tiny, determined frame stood tall for comfort and 
health and community, and against pain, selfishness and ignorance.
 Rest in peace, Nurse Pat.
 If you wish to honor Pat with a memorial, contributions are 
suggested to Rooks County Health Center for the nursing department in 
care of Rooks County Healthcare Foundation.
 Pat loved flowers and was a proud Kansan. If you want to buy flowers
 for yourself or one of your loved ones, she loved lavender……and 
sunflowers.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Priscilla-Sumearll?obId=23628201#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>September 19, 1931- January 8, 2022
 Priscilla Ruth "Pat" Paschal Sumearll was born in Osborne County, 
Kansas to Walter and Eva Paschal, joining older siblings Vincent, Jean 
and William.
 Pat, as she was known since childhood, grew up on the family farm 
approximately 5 miles north and 3 miles east of Waldo, Kansas. Like so 
many families during that time, the Paschals struggled through the 
Depression and the Dust Bowl. Pat recalled the rope that was stretched 
between the farmhouse and the barn so Walter wouldn’t get lost in the 
dust storms when he went to care for the cattle.
 The family was forced to leave their farm because of the harsh 
economic and environmental conditions and moved to Nebraska where Walter
 hired on to a farmer there for nearly 2 years. Pat always described 
those years as the happiest of her young life because she finally had 
enough to eat. The family eventually reacquired their farm with the 
assistance of New Deal programs, and were able to return to the land 
they had worked so hard for.
 As World War 2 began for the United States both of her brothers 
joined in the effort and sister Jean left the farm, leaving Pat to help 
her parents on the farm. While Pat was always rightfully proud of her 
brothers and sister, she had her own small contribution to the history 
of stateside patriotism. When news came over the radio that the war in 
Europe had ended, she and her father went to the Vincent church and rang
 the steeple bell to let the neighbors know that the crisis was nearly 
over. Pat was just one of so many who made a contribution to keeping 
this country unified in a shared belief that we all need to care for 
each other, no matter what the challenges are. Pat, with her tiny frame,
 always stood for caring, compassion and community against the forces of
 hate, ignorance and intolerance.
 Even before her graduation from high school, Pat set her sights on a
 career in nursing. Inspired by a cut out picture of Florence 
Nightingale in her bedroom, she was driven by a need to care for others.
 Over the objections on her father, who valued education highly but 
worried that nursing would expose her to “bad situations”, Pat forged 
ahead towards what was her life’s mission. Her innate stubbornness won 
out over Walter’s worry and she began her nursing studies. Confronting 
her lack of science courses in high school, she tackled her greatest 
nemesis, Chemistry, and wrestled it into submission by sheer will power,
 hard work and rote memorization. Because she wanted to be a nurse. 
Nursing was Pat’s calling, her passion, and her life. She met her future
 husband, Ivan Sumearll, while she was doing a rotation at the hospital 
where Ivan was rehabilitating from the devastating effects of a virus, 
poliomyelitis.
 After graduating from nursing school, Pat and Ivan married, first 
settling in Salina where Pat worked at the hospital and Ivan worked for a
 local jeweler. Striking out on their own, they chose Plainville, Kansas
 in 1955 as their home. Plainville had no jeweler and a new hospital had
 just been built. Pat and Ivan immediately became deeply involved in the
 community as civic boosters and community health champions, always 
believing that citizens had an obligation to their friends and neighbors
 to promote local business development and community wide health.
 Pat’s contributions to the Rooks County community were enormous. 
Conducting birthing classes in her home and encouraging community wide 
vaccinations to control the raging viruses of the day such as polio and 
smallpox were just two of her many efforts for community health. Pat 
enjoyed all aspects of nursing and was proud of being one of the first 
nurses at what would become Rooks County Health Center. She was always 
proud to assist or scrub for the incredible group of young doctors that 
were working in Rooks County at the time, heroes of healthcare in this 
region such as Pederson, Page, Mauck and Votopka as well as the 
specialists who came in. But Pat’s true love, true calling to nursing 
was labor and delivery. She took great pride in seeing new mothers 
through the labor and delivery process. From teaching and coaching to 
actual delivery, Pat helped hundreds of Rooks County babies into the 
world while supporting and comforting their mothers.
 Pat also had an incredibly accurate memory even in her aging decline
 about each birth that she assisted in, perhaps a little too accurate, 
when she would recount some interesting if not outright hilarious 
moments that happened during delivery. Ladies, you know who you are. In 
her later years, even as dementia was taking its toll, she could recall 
specific moments of a mother’s delivery. She might not recognize the 
mother’s name but she could remember in exact and sometimes embarrassing
 detail, specifics about the delivery. She was a hard working nurse 
committed to the health of this community. We could all benefit by 
following her example.
 Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Eva Paschal; husband Ivan, and her siblings Vincent, Jeanne and William.
 She is survived by her children Brian, Eric, Mark, Joel and Craig, 
grandchildren Danica, Brant, Jake and Kasey, and great-grandchildren 
Adelyn, Brantley, Emily and Kent.
 The family would like to thank so many in the Rooks County community who watched over and looked after Pat. 
 A small family burial service will be held shortly, with a celebration of life later when it is safe to hold one.
 Pat walked thousands of miles through hospital halls, comforted 
thousands of your neighbors, and welcomed hundreds of precious babies 
into the region. Her tiny, determined frame stood tall for comfort and 
health and community, and against pain, selfishness and ignorance.
 Rest in peace, Nurse Pat.
 If you wish to honor Pat with a memorial, contributions are 
suggested to Rooks County Health Center for the nursing department in 
care of Rooks County Healthcare Foundation.
 Pat loved flowers and was a proud Kansan. If you want to buy flowers
 for yourself or one of your loved ones, she loved lavender……and 
sunflowers.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Priscilla-Sumearll?obId=23628201#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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