Saturday, July 16th, 1938-Sunday, January 23rd, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Saturday, July 16th, 1938-Sunday, January 23rd, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Eileen Marie Unger (Kogl)

Tuesday, September 4th, 1951-Monday, January 24th, 2022

Tuesday, September 4th, 1951-Monday, January 24th, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Larry Lynn Hensley

Bernadine P. (Purma) Kraus, Wilson, KS, passed away January 22, 2022, at 
Wilson Care and Rehabilitation Center in Wilson, at the age of 96. She 
was born on April 18, 1925, to Otto and Mary (Haska) Purma in Wilson. 
Bernadine married Wilbert Kraus on December 11, 1943, in Russell, KS. 
They were blessed with 2 children: Gary and Robert.
 Bernadine lived most of her life on the farm southeast of Wilson. 
She graduated from Wilson High School with the class of 1943. She was a 
homemaker and helped on the farm. She cleaned Wilson Nursing Home for 
many years. Bernadine loved to bake and cook. She was well known for her
 bierocks and kolaches, and she enjoyed inviting and sharing her cooking
 with others. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
 Bernadine is survived by her children, Gary Kraus and wife Joyce of 
Wilson and Robert Kraus of Wilson; 3 grandchildren, Roger Kraus 
(Jennifer Peirano), Tim Kraus, and Alicia Miller; and 9 
great-grandchildren.
 She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and 
daughters-in-law Beverly and Sandra Kraus; sisters LaVerne Aksamit and 
Viola Redetzke; and grandchildren David Miller and Sondra Kraus.
 It is said that the kitchen is a gathering place for friends and 
family where memories are homemade and seasoned with love. No matter 
what great food Bernadine was preparing, it was always done with 
unconditional love for family and friends. While those amazing smells 
from her kitchen will be greatly missed, the sweet aroma of her 
kindness, tenderness, and love will be with us forever. As a loving, 
caring mother, her family was second only to God; her great love and 
faith in God were not only a constant source of strength for herself, 
but also for all who knew her. She will be greatly missed, but the 
celebration of her life and memories will never be forgotten.
 A funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 
2PM, at the First Baptist Church in Wilson. Visitation will be on 
Wednesday 1PM to 8 PM at the funeral home in Wilson. Burial will be in 
the Wilson Cemetery.
 Memorials are suggested to Wilson Care &amp; Rehab or Wilson 
American Legion Post #262 and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease 
Funeral Home, PO Box 533, Wilson, KS 67490.

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 </figure>Bernadine P. (Purma) Kraus, Wilson, KS, passed away January 22, 2022, at 
Wilson Care and Rehabilitation Center in Wilson, at the age of 96. She 
was born on April 18, 1925, to Otto and Mary (Haska) Purma in Wilson. 
Bernadine married Wilbert Kraus on December 11, 1943, in Russell, KS. 
They were blessed with 2 children: Gary and Robert.
 Bernadine lived most of her life on the farm southeast of Wilson. 
She graduated from Wilson High School with the class of 1943. She was a 
homemaker and helped on the farm. She cleaned Wilson Nursing Home for 
many years. Bernadine loved to bake and cook. She was well known for her
 bierocks and kolaches, and she enjoyed inviting and sharing her cooking
 with others. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
 Bernadine is survived by her children, Gary Kraus and wife Joyce of 
Wilson and Robert Kraus of Wilson; 3 grandchildren, Roger Kraus 
(Jennifer Peirano), Tim Kraus, and Alicia Miller; and 9 
great-grandchildren.
 She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and 
daughters-in-law Beverly and Sandra Kraus; sisters LaVerne Aksamit and 
Viola Redetzke; and grandchildren David Miller and Sondra Kraus.
 It is said that the kitchen is a gathering place for friends and 
family where memories are homemade and seasoned with love. No matter 
what great food Bernadine was preparing, it was always done with 
unconditional love for family and friends. While those amazing smells 
from her kitchen will be greatly missed, the sweet aroma of her 
kindness, tenderness, and love will be with us forever. As a loving, 
caring mother, her family was second only to God; her great love and 
faith in God were not only a constant source of strength for herself, 
but also for all who knew her. She will be greatly missed, but the 
celebration of her life and memories will never be forgotten.
 A funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 
2PM, at the First Baptist Church in Wilson. Visitation will be on 
Wednesday 1PM to 8 PM at the funeral home in Wilson. Burial will be in 
the Wilson Cemetery.
 Memorials are suggested to Wilson Care &amp; Rehab or Wilson 
American Legion Post #262 and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease 
Funeral Home, PO Box 533, Wilson, KS 67490.

Bernadine P. Kraus

Richard E. “Rich” Thibodeau, age 86, of Hays, Kansas, was freed from this earth on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Brookdale Assisted Living Center in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;

He was born in Woburn, Massachusetts, to Ernest and Agnes (Gaudet) Thibodeau.&nbsp;

Rich leaves a legacy of creativity and inspiration to all those he encountered.&nbsp; Although he attended Sanborn Seminary in Kingston, New Hampshire, served in the US Army, and studied painting at Northern Arizona University and Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico, he always followed his own unique path through life.

He was proud to have studied under the artist Alfredo Zalce in Mexico.&nbsp; He also ran a successful frame shop in Santa Fe, New Mexico, which he sold to move to Pilar, New Mexico.&nbsp; While in Pilar, he painted, ran a youth hostel, and created a program of summer workshops.&nbsp; He brought his passion for the arts to the High Plains in the late 90s where he was able to continue running galleries, teaching art, and painting.&nbsp; He continued to show throughout his life and currently has work on display at the Hays Public Library.&nbsp; His watercolors and his book “Pilar, Pilar” are available at the Hays Arts Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rich is survived by his daughters Nicole, Yvette, Angelique; his sister, Carol; his grandchildren, Alyssa, Nathan, Alex, Kristen, and Hailie; his great grandchildren, Ascher and Shaelie; and his former wives.&nbsp;

He is preceded in death by both parents; his grandson, Gregory; his brother, Gene; his sisters, JoAnn and Sharon; and his daughter, Shawn Marie.

He was an avid hiker, cross country skier, and fly fisherman. He would like to be remembered joyously through creative expression, whatever form it may take.

His celebration of life gathering will be held January 28, 2022, in Pilar, New Mexico.&nbsp; Please email Nicole at <a href="mailto:nlthibodeau@gmail.com">nlthibodeau@gmail.com</a> for more information and times.

The family suggests memorials made payable to: The Sierra Club 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>Richard E. “Rich” Thibodeau, age 86, of Hays, Kansas, was freed from this earth on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Brookdale Assisted Living Center in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;He was born in Woburn, Massachusetts, to Ernest and Agnes (Gaudet) Thibodeau.&nbsp;Rich leaves a legacy of creativity and inspiration to all those he encountered.&nbsp; Although he attended Sanborn Seminary in Kingston, New Hampshire, served in the US Army, and studied painting at Northern Arizona University and Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico, he always followed his own unique path through life.He was proud to have studied under the artist Alfredo Zalce in Mexico.&nbsp; He also ran a successful frame shop in Santa Fe, New Mexico, which he sold to move to Pilar, New Mexico.&nbsp; While in Pilar, he painted, ran a youth hostel, and created a program of summer workshops.&nbsp; He brought his passion for the arts to the High Plains in the late 90s where he was able to continue running galleries, teaching art, and painting.&nbsp; He continued to show throughout his life and currently has work on display at the Hays Public Library.&nbsp; His watercolors and his book “Pilar, Pilar” are available at the Hays Arts Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rich is survived by his daughters Nicole, Yvette, Angelique; his sister, Carol; his grandchildren, Alyssa, Nathan, Alex, Kristen, and Hailie; his great grandchildren, Ascher and Shaelie; and his former wives.&nbsp;He is preceded in death by both parents; his grandson, Gregory; his brother, Gene; his sisters, JoAnn and Sharon; and his daughter, Shawn Marie.He was an avid hiker, cross country skier, and fly fisherman. He would like to be remembered joyously through creative expression, whatever form it may take.His celebration of life gathering will be held January 28, 2022, in Pilar, New Mexico.&nbsp; Please email Nicole at <a href="mailto:nlthibodeau@gmail.com">nlthibodeau@gmail.com</a> for more information and times.The family suggests memorials made payable to: The Sierra Club 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>

Richard E. 'Rich' Thibodeau

Caren Louise Bates, a resident of Sulphur, Okla., was born June 27, 1938, in Ellis, Kansas, to Oswald &amp; Elizabeth (Lashell) Deutcher. She passed away Friday January 21, 2022, at Sulphur at the age of 83. Caren grew up in Ellis, where she graduated from High School. She was a graduated of Kansas State University. Caren had worked as a radiologist technician. She was married to Robert Jackson Bates on December 2, 1961, in Ellis, Kansas. He preceded her in death May 25, 1984. She was a member of Sulphur United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: a son Trent Bates. She is survived by her Sons &amp; their spouses, Todd and Cindy Bates and Tim and Kelly Bates all of Sulphur, OK; a sister: Claudia Schaus and husband Richard, of Ellis; Grandchildren, Tomi-Anne Grisham &amp; Jeff, Grant Bates &amp; Megan; Tanner Bates &amp; Kelsie, Tori Burba &amp; Matt; Haleigh Bates, &amp; Jackson Bates 8 Great Grandchildren. Services will be 1:00 PM Wednesday January 26, 2022, at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637. Burial will follow in Mt Hope Cemetery, Ellis. Officiant will be Pastor John Morley III. Visitation will be 11:00 AM until service time at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

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 </figure>Caren Louise Bates, a resident of Sulphur, Okla., was born June 27, 1938, in Ellis, Kansas, to Oswald &amp; Elizabeth (Lashell) Deutcher. She passed away Friday January 21, 2022, at Sulphur at the age of 83. Caren grew up in Ellis, where she graduated from High School. She was a graduated of Kansas State University. Caren had worked as a radiologist technician. She was married to Robert Jackson Bates on December 2, 1961, in Ellis, Kansas. He preceded her in death May 25, 1984. She was a member of Sulphur United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: a son Trent Bates. She is survived by her Sons &amp; their spouses, Todd and Cindy Bates and Tim and Kelly Bates all of Sulphur, OK; a sister: Claudia Schaus and husband Richard, of Ellis; Grandchildren, Tomi-Anne Grisham &amp; Jeff, Grant Bates &amp; Megan; Tanner Bates &amp; Kelsie, Tori Burba &amp; Matt; Haleigh Bates, &amp; Jackson Bates 8 Great Grandchildren. Services will be 1:00 PM Wednesday January 26, 2022, at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637. Burial will follow in Mt Hope Cemetery, Ellis. Officiant will be Pastor John Morley III. Visitation will be 11:00 AM until service time at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Caren Louise Bates

Richard Lee Cox, 99, of Colby, KS passed away January 14th, 2022, in his 
home in Quinlan, TX with family present. He was born November 18th, 
1922, to James and Ollie Cox in McGregor, TX. Richard served in the 
United States Navy as a Motor Machinist’s Mate, Third Class in World War
 II in the Philippines. He married Elsie Mae Bloom on April 10th, 1952,&nbsp; in Roswell, New Mexico. 
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Elsie Mae Cox; wife 
Laverne (Dahnke) Cox ; his parents James and Ollie Cox; eldest son Eddie
 Lee Cox; 5 brothers; Robert Cox, Leonard Cox, Thurman Cox and two 
infant brothers. 
He is survived by his children Bob (Jeanette) Cox of McPherson, KS; 
Connie Lewsader (Marvin Skagerberg) of Quinlan, TX; Don (Ginger 
Mays-Dodrill) of Galmey, MO; Karen Matzen (Bob Ward) of Clearwater, KS; 
Rich (Kristie) Cox of DeSoto, KS; Ken (Rhonda) Cox of Sioux Falls, SD; 
Jackie (Dan) Hovda of Palacios, TX and brother Harold Ray (Diane) Cox of
 Richardson, TX. At the time of his passing there are 24 Grandchildren,
 49 Great Grandchildren and 12 Great, Great Grandchildren along with 
numerous nieces and nephews. 
Richard was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. and a lifetime member of the
 American Legion in which he helped establish the Sons of the American 
Legion Chapter, Post 363. He enjoyed gardening, golfing and fishing. 
He loved his family and grandchildren and enjoyed teaching them how to 
play pinochle, dominos and how to fish. 
The memorial service will be at 10:00 am May 28th, 2022, at Baalmann 
Mortuary in Colby with graveside services at Beulah Cemetery with 
military honors. There will be a Celebration of Life at the American 
Legion at 1:00 pm May 28th, 2022, with family present.

In lieu of 
flowers, memorials may be sent to the Colby American Legion Chapter, 
Post 363 or to the Colby V.F.W. sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary PO Box
 391, Colby KS 67701. Online condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Richard Lee Cox, 99, of Colby, KS passed away January 14th, 2022, in his 
home in Quinlan, TX with family present. He was born November 18th, 
1922, to James and Ollie Cox in McGregor, TX. Richard served in the 
United States Navy as a Motor Machinist’s Mate, Third Class in World War
 II in the Philippines. He married Elsie Mae Bloom on April 10th, 1952,&nbsp; in Roswell, New Mexico. 
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Elsie Mae Cox; wife 
Laverne (Dahnke) Cox ; his parents James and Ollie Cox; eldest son Eddie
 Lee Cox; 5 brothers; Robert Cox, Leonard Cox, Thurman Cox and two 
infant brothers. 
He is survived by his children Bob (Jeanette) Cox of McPherson, KS; 
Connie Lewsader (Marvin Skagerberg) of Quinlan, TX; Don (Ginger 
Mays-Dodrill) of Galmey, MO; Karen Matzen (Bob Ward) of Clearwater, KS; 
Rich (Kristie) Cox of DeSoto, KS; Ken (Rhonda) Cox of Sioux Falls, SD; 
Jackie (Dan) Hovda of Palacios, TX and brother Harold Ray (Diane) Cox of
 Richardson, TX. At the time of his passing there are 24 Grandchildren,
 49 Great Grandchildren and 12 Great, Great Grandchildren along with 
numerous nieces and nephews. 
Richard was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. and a lifetime member of the
 American Legion in which he helped establish the Sons of the American 
Legion Chapter, Post 363. He enjoyed gardening, golfing and fishing. 
He loved his family and grandchildren and enjoyed teaching them how to 
play pinochle, dominos and how to fish. 
The memorial service will be at 10:00 am May 28th, 2022, at Baalmann 
Mortuary in Colby with graveside services at Beulah Cemetery with 
military honors. There will be a Celebration of Life at the American 
Legion at 1:00 pm May 28th, 2022, with family present. In lieu of 
flowers, memorials may be sent to the Colby American Legion Chapter, 
Post 363 or to the Colby V.F.W. sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary PO Box
 391, Colby KS 67701. Online condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Richard Lee Cox

James Dexter “Jim” Yost, age 74, died on January 21, 2022, at his home in Salina Kansas.

Jim is survived by his wife Lois (Westbrook), son Jonathan (Beth) and
 their children Wyatt and Luke of Salina, and his brother Dennis Yost of
 Pueblo, CO. In addition, Jim is survived by his step-children Keith 
(Lisa) Joy of Hays, KS, Daren (Jaque) Joy of Hays, Jamie Joy of Hays, 
Todd (Janice) Joy of Colorado Springs, CO, and many step-grandchildren 
and step-great grandchildren.

Jim was born on March 14, 1947, in Great Bend, KS, to Paul and 
Jeannette Beverly (Jean) Yost. Jim enlisted in the US Navy in 1967. He 
was stationed in San Diego and served aboard the USS Enterprise. Jim 
reenlisted in the US Navy in 1975 and was stationed in San Diego. 
Between enlistments, Jim attended Fort Hays State University.

Jim married Lois Westbrook in 1974 in Nederland, CO. Their son 
Jonathan was born in 1979. When Jonathan was 13 days old, Jim and Lois 
took a cross country trip on a “hippy bus” and found their way to Fort 
Collins, CO, and stayed for the next 4 years. While in Fort Collins, Jim
 worked for the Colorado Forest Service. Jim, Lois and Jonathan moved to
 Hoisington, KS where Jim worked for the railroad. Jim and his family 
moved to Salina in 1997 when the railroad moved everyone to Salina. Jim 
worked for the railroad for 30 years and retired in 2010.

Jim liked to tinker in his garden, flirt with the girls at Dillons, 
take care of the plants at his church, and above all playing with his 
grandsons, Wyatt and Luke.&nbsp; Jim was a spiritual man and involved in 
church activities. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and 
all who knew him.

A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am on Saturday, January 29, 
2022, at Ray Avenue Baptist Church, 2801 Ray Ave.&nbsp;&nbsp; A reception at the 
church will follow the service. Memorials can be made in care of the 
church.

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 </figure>James Dexter “Jim” Yost, age 74, died on January 21, 2022, at his home in Salina Kansas.Jim is survived by his wife Lois (Westbrook), son Jonathan (Beth) and
 their children Wyatt and Luke of Salina, and his brother Dennis Yost of
 Pueblo, CO. In addition, Jim is survived by his step-children Keith 
(Lisa) Joy of Hays, KS, Daren (Jaque) Joy of Hays, Jamie Joy of Hays, 
Todd (Janice) Joy of Colorado Springs, CO, and many step-grandchildren 
and step-great grandchildren.Jim was born on March 14, 1947, in Great Bend, KS, to Paul and 
Jeannette Beverly (Jean) Yost. Jim enlisted in the US Navy in 1967. He 
was stationed in San Diego and served aboard the USS Enterprise. Jim 
reenlisted in the US Navy in 1975 and was stationed in San Diego. 
Between enlistments, Jim attended Fort Hays State University.Jim married Lois Westbrook in 1974 in Nederland, CO. Their son 
Jonathan was born in 1979. When Jonathan was 13 days old, Jim and Lois 
took a cross country trip on a “hippy bus” and found their way to Fort 
Collins, CO, and stayed for the next 4 years. While in Fort Collins, Jim
 worked for the Colorado Forest Service. Jim, Lois and Jonathan moved to
 Hoisington, KS where Jim worked for the railroad. Jim and his family 
moved to Salina in 1997 when the railroad moved everyone to Salina. Jim 
worked for the railroad for 30 years and retired in 2010.Jim liked to tinker in his garden, flirt with the girls at Dillons, 
take care of the plants at his church, and above all playing with his 
grandsons, Wyatt and Luke.&nbsp; Jim was a spiritual man and involved in 
church activities. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and 
all who knew him.A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am on Saturday, January 29, 
2022, at Ray Avenue Baptist Church, 2801 Ray Ave.&nbsp;&nbsp; A reception at the 
church will follow the service. Memorials can be made in care of the 
church.

James Dexter 'Jim' Yost

Juanita was born on September 21, 1934, in Hays, Kansas, to Leo and 
Pauline (Arnhold) Bieker. She never met her mother due to complications 
following birth from which Pauline died. She was raised in the loving 
family of John and Mary (Bieker) Arnhold of Victoria, Kansas... always 
known as Mom and Dad. She was the youngest of nine children in her 
Arnhold family: Leona (Felix Werth), William (Anna), Alfred (Regina), 
Florence (Richard Gerstner), Helen (Bernard Pfeifer), Norine (Edmund 
Kuhn), Albert, and John (Frances). She was the youngest of five children
 in the Bieker family: Generose (Jim Bergman), Lenore (Mike Billinger), 
MaryAnn (Gilbert Leiker), and LeRoy, all of whom proceeded her in death.

She married a handsome young man, one year her elder, whom she met at
 their hometown high school in Victoria, Kansas. Five months after she 
graduated, they married. Edwin L. Hoffman became her life partner on 
October 11,1952 at Saint Fidelis Catholic Church in Victoria a.k.a. 
Cathedral of the Plains.&nbsp; They had five children, whom she will be 
lovingly remembered by: Kerri Waldner, (Dennis) of Lakewood, CO, Eddie 
Hoffman, (Judy), Russ Hoffman, (Nancy), John Hoffman and Lisa Tausan, 
(Brian) all of Westminster, CO.

Juanita's young life was full of taking care of her family and home, 
and a faithful member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She was a 
tremendous cook, seamstress, and housekeeper, and a tireless mother.

After her children flew the nest, she loved spending time with her 
beloved husband at the family cabin. They spent 50 blessed years 
together, until the loss of Ed, in 2002. She filled the enormous gap by 
continuing to volunteer at church and the hospital. She enjoyed 
shopping, trips to Black Hawk, movies, meeting with friends at Bible 
study and most of all being with her family and close friends.

Others who will miss her dearly include 18 grandchildren, 13 great 
grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, her loved neighbors and many 
other close friends who knew her sweet smile and great hugs.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter, Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado, 455 Sherman Street, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80203.

Online:<a href="https://www.alz.org/co/donate" target="_blank"> https://www.alz.org/co/donate</a>

Click <a href="https://cfcscolorado.org/obituaries/">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Juanita was born on September 21, 1934, in Hays, Kansas, to Leo and 
Pauline (Arnhold) Bieker. She never met her mother due to complications 
following birth from which Pauline died. She was raised in the loving 
family of John and Mary (Bieker) Arnhold of Victoria, Kansas... always 
known as Mom and Dad. She was the youngest of nine children in her 
Arnhold family: Leona (Felix Werth), William (Anna), Alfred (Regina), 
Florence (Richard Gerstner), Helen (Bernard Pfeifer), Norine (Edmund 
Kuhn), Albert, and John (Frances). She was the youngest of five children
 in the Bieker family: Generose (Jim Bergman), Lenore (Mike Billinger), 
MaryAnn (Gilbert Leiker), and LeRoy, all of whom proceeded her in death.She married a handsome young man, one year her elder, whom she met at
 their hometown high school in Victoria, Kansas. Five months after she 
graduated, they married. Edwin L. Hoffman became her life partner on 
October 11,1952 at Saint Fidelis Catholic Church in Victoria a.k.a. 
Cathedral of the Plains.&nbsp; They had five children, whom she will be 
lovingly remembered by: Kerri Waldner, (Dennis) of Lakewood, CO, Eddie 
Hoffman, (Judy), Russ Hoffman, (Nancy), John Hoffman and Lisa Tausan, 
(Brian) all of Westminster, CO.Juanita's young life was full of taking care of her family and home, 
and a faithful member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She was a 
tremendous cook, seamstress, and housekeeper, and a tireless mother.After her children flew the nest, she loved spending time with her 
beloved husband at the family cabin. They spent 50 blessed years 
together, until the loss of Ed, in 2002. She filled the enormous gap by 
continuing to volunteer at church and the hospital. She enjoyed 
shopping, trips to Black Hawk, movies, meeting with friends at Bible 
study and most of all being with her family and close friends.Others who will miss her dearly include 18 grandchildren, 13 great 
grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, her loved neighbors and many 
other close friends who knew her sweet smile and great hugs.In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter, Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado, 455 Sherman Street, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80203.Online:<a href="https://www.alz.org/co/donate" target="_blank"> https://www.alz.org/co/donate</a>Click <a href="https://cfcscolorado.org/obituaries/">HERE</a> for service details.

Juanita M. Hoffman

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

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Jermain Tyronne Murray

Bernadine Marie Moeder passed away peacefully on January 22, 2022, at
 the age of 96. Bernadine was born April 27, 1925, in Redwing, Kansas, 
the daughter of Adolph and Carrie (Linsner) Demel. She was raised in 
Odin, Kansas and graduated from Odin High School. After marrying Raymond
 (Ray) Moeder on April 8, 1947, she spent the remainder of her life in 
Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Ray passed away Dec. 23, 2007.

Bernadine was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose 
Catholic Church and the Altar Society.&nbsp; Bernadine became skilled at 
stretching the dollars to feed her family as well as sewing clothes that
 became hand me downs for many. She will fondly be remembered for her 
cinnamon rolls and her afghans.

Bernadine is survived by 12 of her children, Ray Moeder Jr. (Carol) 
of Larned, Don Moeder (Marilyn) of Great Bend, Joyce Moeder, of 
Columbia, Maryland, Ken Moeder (Marcia) of Great Bend, Jolene Biggs 
(Craig) of Great Bend, Bob Moeder (Katie) of Overland Park, Alan Moeder 
(Gail) of Great Bend, Randy Moeder (Patty) of Edmond, Oklahoma, Pat 
Moeder (Amy) of Winter Springs, Florida, Linda Salem (Bob) of Salina, 
Brenda Moeder, of Warrensburg, Missouri, and Renee Rockers (Wes) of 
Evansville, Indiana.&nbsp; She is survived by 23 grandchildren and 19 great 
grandchildren. She is additionally survived by 4 siblings, Cecilia 
Schneweis, Bill Demel, Jim Demel and Jerry Demel.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Evelyn Juno 
and Eleanor Reif; her daughter Donna Schmidt; as well as her husband Ray
 who she was married to for 60 years.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 25, 
2022, with Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and Vigil service with 
Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., 
Wednesday, January 26, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father 
Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in Great Bend Cemetery, Great 
Bend.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Almost Home, Inc. or the
 Barton County College Foundation Memorial Scholarship for Donna 
Schmidt, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Bernadine Marie Moeder passed away peacefully on January 22, 2022, at
 the age of 96. Bernadine was born April 27, 1925, in Redwing, Kansas, 
the daughter of Adolph and Carrie (Linsner) Demel. She was raised in 
Odin, Kansas and graduated from Odin High School. After marrying Raymond
 (Ray) Moeder on April 8, 1947, she spent the remainder of her life in 
Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Ray passed away Dec. 23, 2007.Bernadine was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose 
Catholic Church and the Altar Society.&nbsp; Bernadine became skilled at 
stretching the dollars to feed her family as well as sewing clothes that
 became hand me downs for many. She will fondly be remembered for her 
cinnamon rolls and her afghans.Bernadine is survived by 12 of her children, Ray Moeder Jr. (Carol) 
of Larned, Don Moeder (Marilyn) of Great Bend, Joyce Moeder, of 
Columbia, Maryland, Ken Moeder (Marcia) of Great Bend, Jolene Biggs 
(Craig) of Great Bend, Bob Moeder (Katie) of Overland Park, Alan Moeder 
(Gail) of Great Bend, Randy Moeder (Patty) of Edmond, Oklahoma, Pat 
Moeder (Amy) of Winter Springs, Florida, Linda Salem (Bob) of Salina, 
Brenda Moeder, of Warrensburg, Missouri, and Renee Rockers (Wes) of 
Evansville, Indiana.&nbsp; She is survived by 23 grandchildren and 19 great 
grandchildren. She is additionally survived by 4 siblings, Cecilia 
Schneweis, Bill Demel, Jim Demel and Jerry Demel.She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Evelyn Juno 
and Eleanor Reif; her daughter Donna Schmidt; as well as her husband Ray
 who she was married to for 60 years.Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 25, 
2022, with Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and Vigil service with 
Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., 
Wednesday, January 26, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father 
Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in Great Bend Cemetery, Great 
Bend.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Almost Home, Inc. or the
 Barton County College Foundation Memorial Scholarship for Donna 
Schmidt, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Bernadine Marie Moeder

Doreen Chong Ah Fah, Lim, Legg, Hoffman was born in a jungle house 
outside of Kuching, East Malaysia est. April 14, 1942.&nbsp; Due to the 
Japanese occupation of Malaysia, records were chaotic and her exact DOB 
was adjusted to ensure she could have British citizenship to provide an 
advantage for her future.&nbsp;

Ethnically Chinese, she had a fraternal twin brother and multiple 
older brothers.&nbsp; Doreen’s biological mother chose to give her away to an
 Iban (a tribe that lives on the Island of Borneo) native lady who could
 not have children.&nbsp; That lady also adopted a son of one of her 
husband’s brothers, a very common practice then, affording Doreen an 
adopted brother named Lim Ah Boo. &nbsp;They were raised as Christians and 
baptized in the Anglican Church.&nbsp; Her adopted mother worked as a cook at
 St. Mary’s Boarding school in Kuching, affording Doreen the opportunity
 to attend a good school.&nbsp; Later Doreen attended Nursing school in 
Kuching and graduated with high marks to become a SRN (a State 
Registered Nurse, the highest designation in Malaysia) and a nurse 
midwife.&nbsp; Being a midwife was her favorite part of nursing.&nbsp;

She met and married Earl Wayne Legg on 14 Dec 1965 while he was in 
Malaysia teaching English in the Dragon School for the Peace Corps.&nbsp; 
They lived in Singapore, and Hawaii where one and only daughter Laura 
Kim Abts was born.&nbsp; Later they lived in several places in US, including 
Kansas.&nbsp; When Doreen came to the US, she had all the training she needed
 except for Psychology which was not part of the curriculum in 
Malaysia.&nbsp; After studying this, she took her boards and with ease passed
 them with a 98%.&nbsp; She had remarked in the past that she had a “very 
good memory” (eidetic) which made studying very easy.&nbsp; While living in 
Norton, Kansas, during the year of the US Bicentennial, 1976, Doreen met
 all requirements to become a naturalized citizen of the United States.&nbsp;

She married her second husband John Hoffman 27 May 1980 in Norton, 
Kansas. John was also a RN and together they had many nursing 
assignments together to include in Osawatomie, KS, and the last place of
 practice being Larned, KS in Psychiatric nursing.&nbsp; They made several 
trips together back to Malaysia, where John remarked he fell in love 
with the food.

Doreen’s greatest love was reading a good book.

Doreen died of complications from a suspected bone cancer on 
Saturday, January 22, 2022 at her home in Phillipsburg, KS at the age of
 79.

She is survived by her husband John Hoffman, RN ret, daughter Kim 
Abts MD, Lt. Col USAF (ret) (and her husband Dan Abts), and three 
Grandchildren Trevor, Sarah, and Tyler Abts.

The funeral will be a private family function on Monday, January 24, 2022.

Doreen suffered in her later years with progressively severe OCD.&nbsp; A 
trait that helped her be one of the best nurses ever, became a 
millstone.&nbsp; She is free now.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers or donations, intervene
 in the life of a family member or friend that may have become more 
reclusive.&nbsp; Your timely intervention can make a difference.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Doreen Chong Ah Fah, Lim, Legg, Hoffman was born in a jungle house 
outside of Kuching, East Malaysia est. April 14, 1942.&nbsp; Due to the 
Japanese occupation of Malaysia, records were chaotic and her exact DOB 
was adjusted to ensure she could have British citizenship to provide an 
advantage for her future.&nbsp;Ethnically Chinese, she had a fraternal twin brother and multiple 
older brothers.&nbsp; Doreen’s biological mother chose to give her away to an
 Iban (a tribe that lives on the Island of Borneo) native lady who could
 not have children.&nbsp; That lady also adopted a son of one of her 
husband’s brothers, a very common practice then, affording Doreen an 
adopted brother named Lim Ah Boo. &nbsp;They were raised as Christians and 
baptized in the Anglican Church.&nbsp; Her adopted mother worked as a cook at
 St. Mary’s Boarding school in Kuching, affording Doreen the opportunity
 to attend a good school.&nbsp; Later Doreen attended Nursing school in 
Kuching and graduated with high marks to become a SRN (a State 
Registered Nurse, the highest designation in Malaysia) and a nurse 
midwife.&nbsp; Being a midwife was her favorite part of nursing.&nbsp;She met and married Earl Wayne Legg on 14 Dec 1965 while he was in 
Malaysia teaching English in the Dragon School for the Peace Corps.&nbsp; 
They lived in Singapore, and Hawaii where one and only daughter Laura 
Kim Abts was born.&nbsp; Later they lived in several places in US, including 
Kansas.&nbsp; When Doreen came to the US, she had all the training she needed
 except for Psychology which was not part of the curriculum in 
Malaysia.&nbsp; After studying this, she took her boards and with ease passed
 them with a 98%.&nbsp; She had remarked in the past that she had a “very 
good memory” (eidetic) which made studying very easy.&nbsp; While living in 
Norton, Kansas, during the year of the US Bicentennial, 1976, Doreen met
 all requirements to become a naturalized citizen of the United States.&nbsp;She married her second husband John Hoffman 27 May 1980 in Norton, 
Kansas. John was also a RN and together they had many nursing 
assignments together to include in Osawatomie, KS, and the last place of
 practice being Larned, KS in Psychiatric nursing.&nbsp; They made several 
trips together back to Malaysia, where John remarked he fell in love 
with the food.Doreen’s greatest love was reading a good book.Doreen died of complications from a suspected bone cancer on 
Saturday, January 22, 2022 at her home in Phillipsburg, KS at the age of
 79.She is survived by her husband John Hoffman, RN ret, daughter Kim 
Abts MD, Lt. Col USAF (ret) (and her husband Dan Abts), and three 
Grandchildren Trevor, Sarah, and Tyler Abts.The funeral will be a private family function on Monday, January 24, 2022.Doreen suffered in her later years with progressively severe OCD.&nbsp; A 
trait that helped her be one of the best nurses ever, became a 
millstone.&nbsp; She is free now.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers or donations, intervene
 in the life of a family member or friend that may have become more 
reclusive.&nbsp; Your timely intervention can make a difference.

Doreen L. Hoffman

Priscella Kate Jacobs, 84, passed away on January 19, 2022, at the 
University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, with her family by
 her side. She was the youngest child, in a family of four, born 
February 11, 1937, in McCracken, Kansas, to James Arthur and Emma Sarrah
 (Derr) Rixon. She had three brothers, John Arthur, James Robert and 
William Peter Rixon. Priscella grew up on the family farm and spent much
 of her time raising and tending to hundreds of chickens that provided 
many fried chicken dinners. She graduated from McCracken High School in 
1955 and attended two years of college at Fort Hays Kansas State 
College, Hays, Kansas. On November 25, 1958, Priscella married Charles 
“Charlie” LeRoy Jacobs at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in McCracken. They 
were blessed with three children, Mitchell Lee, Sandra Kay and Neal 
Eugene, raising them in this small western Kansas community.

Priscella was a lifelong resident of McCracken, and was one of the 
most devoted, hard working, loving mother and grandma. She worked at the
 Lacrosse Furniture Factory, La Crosse, Kansas, in the sewing 
department, before fulfilling her love of cooking by working as a school
 cook, alongside her two sister-in-laws and niece, with USD 395 school 
district for several years. In addition, she and Charlie purchased 
Charlie’s Service in McCracken, where their son, Mitchell, was an 
integral part of the family business. For over forty years, up until her
 death, Priscella worked at the station, keeping the business’s 
financial books, pumping gas, and visiting with the numerous customers 
and dear friends that came through the door.

Priscella loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and 
great-grandchildren. She spent numerous years camping, fishing and 
joining in on family vacations with her “Granny’s Pantry” in hand. 
Priscella enjoyed cooking with, and for them. She loved gardening and 
tending to her flowers. Priscella was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic 
Church in McCracken.

Priscella is preceded in death by her husband, parents and three 
brothers. Those left to mourn her passing include her son, Mitchell 
Jacobs, of McCracken, Kansas; daughter, Sandra Jacobs, of McCracken, 
Kansas; son, Neal Jacobs and wife, Amy, of Wichita, Kansas; two 
grandchildren, Jaden Jacobs (Jenna), and Tessa Taylor (Andrew); five 
great-grandchildren, Hadley Jacobs, Hudson Jacobs, Heston Jacobs, 
Charlee Taylor, Brynlee Taylor; two step-grandchildren, Crystal Foust 
(Chad) and Nicole Vonlehe (Drew); and two step great-grandchildren; 
Anton Foust; and Kaden Foust.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 23, 2022, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 
P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas. A rosary will be 
at 6:00 P.M.

Funeral service will be Monday, January 24, 2022, at 3:00 P.M. at St.
 Mary’s Catholic Church, McCracken, Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka 
officiating. Interment will be in the McCracken City Cemetery, 
McCracken, Kansas.

Memorials are requested to the American Legion Post 59, McCracken, Kansas, or the McCracken Library, McCracken, Kansas.

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>Priscella Kate Jacobs, 84, passed away on January 19, 2022, at the 
University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, with her family by
 her side. She was the youngest child, in a family of four, born 
February 11, 1937, in McCracken, Kansas, to James Arthur and Emma Sarrah
 (Derr) Rixon. She had three brothers, John Arthur, James Robert and 
William Peter Rixon. Priscella grew up on the family farm and spent much
 of her time raising and tending to hundreds of chickens that provided 
many fried chicken dinners. She graduated from McCracken High School in 
1955 and attended two years of college at Fort Hays Kansas State 
College, Hays, Kansas. On November 25, 1958, Priscella married Charles 
“Charlie” LeRoy Jacobs at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in McCracken. They 
were blessed with three children, Mitchell Lee, Sandra Kay and Neal 
Eugene, raising them in this small western Kansas community.Priscella was a lifelong resident of McCracken, and was one of the 
most devoted, hard working, loving mother and grandma. She worked at the
 Lacrosse Furniture Factory, La Crosse, Kansas, in the sewing 
department, before fulfilling her love of cooking by working as a school
 cook, alongside her two sister-in-laws and niece, with USD 395 school 
district for several years. In addition, she and Charlie purchased 
Charlie’s Service in McCracken, where their son, Mitchell, was an 
integral part of the family business. For over forty years, up until her
 death, Priscella worked at the station, keeping the business’s 
financial books, pumping gas, and visiting with the numerous customers 
and dear friends that came through the door.Priscella loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and 
great-grandchildren. She spent numerous years camping, fishing and 
joining in on family vacations with her “Granny’s Pantry” in hand. 
Priscella enjoyed cooking with, and for them. She loved gardening and 
tending to her flowers. Priscella was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic 
Church in McCracken.Priscella is preceded in death by her husband, parents and three 
brothers. Those left to mourn her passing include her son, Mitchell 
Jacobs, of McCracken, Kansas; daughter, Sandra Jacobs, of McCracken, 
Kansas; son, Neal Jacobs and wife, Amy, of Wichita, Kansas; two 
grandchildren, Jaden Jacobs (Jenna), and Tessa Taylor (Andrew); five 
great-grandchildren, Hadley Jacobs, Hudson Jacobs, Heston Jacobs, 
Charlee Taylor, Brynlee Taylor; two step-grandchildren, Crystal Foust 
(Chad) and Nicole Vonlehe (Drew); and two step great-grandchildren; 
Anton Foust; and Kaden Foust.Visitation will be Sunday, January 23, 2022, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 
P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas. A rosary will be 
at 6:00 P.M.Funeral service will be Monday, January 24, 2022, at 3:00 P.M. at St.
 Mary’s Catholic Church, McCracken, Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka 
officiating. Interment will be in the McCracken City Cemetery, 
McCracken, Kansas.Memorials are requested to the American Legion Post 59, McCracken, Kansas, or the McCracken Library, McCracken, Kansas.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.

Priscella Kate Jacobs

Mary “Gala” (McGinley) Brown, 88, of Colby, KS, died Thursday January 
20, 2022, at Citizens Medical Center in Colby. She was born August 19, 
1933, in Ogden, KS. Her parents were Bill and Esther (Thompson) 
McGinley. Gala was raised in Levant, KS where she met Dearld Brown while
 going to school. The two were inseparable and got married May 12, 1950,
 in Levant, KS. This union produced four children: Bill, Bob, Judy, and 
Janice. They moved to Colby, KS in 1966, where Gala ran the bakery for 
Larry’s IGA for many years. In her later years she enjoyed being retired
 with Derald, fishing, camping, and taking cruises with her husband and 
sister, and of course, being a grandma. When her grandchildren visited, 
she loved going for walks, playing cards, baking and loved family 
barbeques. 
Gala was preceded in death by her parents; her twin brother, Gaylord 
McGinley; sister, Jackie (Brown) Jensen; her husband, Derald Brown; 
son-in-law, Tab Stupka; daughter-in-law, Maureen (Watkins) Brown; two 
granddaughters, Kelly (Brown) Box and Mindy (Gilbert) Fryback; and 
great-grandchild, James Guay. 
Her survivors include children, Bill Brown of Weskan, KS; Bob (Lisa) 
Brown of Kearney, MO; Judy (Gordon) Gilbert of Colby, KS and Janice 
(Tommy) Hanavan of Colby, KS; sister, Kathryn Simpson of Pueblo, CO; 9 
grandchildren, Shayne (Bailey) Stupka, Shilo Stupka and Shastina 
(Trevor) Crane, all of Colby, KS, Chris (Karen) Brown of Wallace, KS, 
Rodney Box of Sharon Springs, KS, Bailey (Scott) McCoy of Kearney, MO, 
Carl Gilbert of Kansas City, MO, Bobby (Whitney) Gilbert of Abilene, KS,
 and Jeff Fryback of Colby, KS; 17 great-grandchildren; 4 
great-great-grandchildren and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. 
A Memorial Service will take place at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 
2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Memorials may be made to the M. Gala 
Brown Memorial Fund and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, 
Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Mary “Gala” (McGinley) Brown, 88, of Colby, KS, died Thursday January 
20, 2022, at Citizens Medical Center in Colby. She was born August 19, 
1933, in Ogden, KS. Her parents were Bill and Esther (Thompson) 
McGinley. Gala was raised in Levant, KS where she met Dearld Brown while
 going to school. The two were inseparable and got married May 12, 1950,
 in Levant, KS. This union produced four children: Bill, Bob, Judy, and 
Janice. They moved to Colby, KS in 1966, where Gala ran the bakery for 
Larry’s IGA for many years. In her later years she enjoyed being retired
 with Derald, fishing, camping, and taking cruises with her husband and 
sister, and of course, being a grandma. When her grandchildren visited, 
she loved going for walks, playing cards, baking and loved family 
barbeques. 
Gala was preceded in death by her parents; her twin brother, Gaylord 
McGinley; sister, Jackie (Brown) Jensen; her husband, Derald Brown; 
son-in-law, Tab Stupka; daughter-in-law, Maureen (Watkins) Brown; two 
granddaughters, Kelly (Brown) Box and Mindy (Gilbert) Fryback; and 
great-grandchild, James Guay. 
Her survivors include children, Bill Brown of Weskan, KS; Bob (Lisa) 
Brown of Kearney, MO; Judy (Gordon) Gilbert of Colby, KS and Janice 
(Tommy) Hanavan of Colby, KS; sister, Kathryn Simpson of Pueblo, CO; 9 
grandchildren, Shayne (Bailey) Stupka, Shilo Stupka and Shastina 
(Trevor) Crane, all of Colby, KS, Chris (Karen) Brown of Wallace, KS, 
Rodney Box of Sharon Springs, KS, Bailey (Scott) McCoy of Kearney, MO, 
Carl Gilbert of Kansas City, MO, Bobby (Whitney) Gilbert of Abilene, KS,
 and Jeff Fryback of Colby, KS; 17 great-grandchildren; 4 
great-great-grandchildren and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. 
A Memorial Service will take place at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 
2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Memorials may be made to the M. Gala 
Brown Memorial Fund and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, 
Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Mary 'Gala' (McGinley) Brown

Gerald Dean Lang, 73, of Colby passed away Jan 22, 2022, with his family by his side. Jerry was born Jan 2, 1949, in Hoxie, KS. 
As a child Gerald attended Sacred Heart School in Colby. He was very 
involved in Boy Scouts and eventually earned his Eagle Scout rank. He 
graduated from Colby High School in 1967 and then continued his 
education at Colby Community College, graduating with an Associates in 
Business degree in 1969. He relocated to Claremore, Oklahoma in 1977 and
 started a 34-year career with WalMart. After retirement he returned to 
Colby to be closer to family. 
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by sister 
Sharon (Tom) Redmond; brother Ronald (Deborah) Lang; nieces, Nikki 
(Russ) Moellering and Sarah (Cole) Garcia; nephews Scott Lang and Shawn 
Lang and many great nieces and nephews, that he truly enjoyed spending 
time with. 
Above all Gerald was a very devoted Catholic who cherished his faith and was very faithful in everyday life. 
A private graveside will take place in Claremore, Oklahoma. Memorials 
may be made to Citizens Medical Center for the Serenity Room and sent in
 care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information
 or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Gerald Dean Lang, 73, of Colby passed away Jan 22, 2022, with his family by his side. Jerry was born Jan 2, 1949, in Hoxie, KS. 
As a child Gerald attended Sacred Heart School in Colby. He was very 
involved in Boy Scouts and eventually earned his Eagle Scout rank. He 
graduated from Colby High School in 1967 and then continued his 
education at Colby Community College, graduating with an Associates in 
Business degree in 1969. He relocated to Claremore, Oklahoma in 1977 and
 started a 34-year career with WalMart. After retirement he returned to 
Colby to be closer to family. 
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by sister 
Sharon (Tom) Redmond; brother Ronald (Deborah) Lang; nieces, Nikki 
(Russ) Moellering and Sarah (Cole) Garcia; nephews Scott Lang and Shawn 
Lang and many great nieces and nephews, that he truly enjoyed spending 
time with. 
Above all Gerald was a very devoted Catholic who cherished his faith and was very faithful in everyday life. 
A private graveside will take place in Claremore, Oklahoma. Memorials 
may be made to Citizens Medical Center for the Serenity Room and sent in
 care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information
 or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Gerald Dean Lang

January 13, 1937
 -
 January 18, 2022

An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Theodore-Franklin-Bernard-Bates-Sr?obId=23732243#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>January 13, 1937
 -
 January 18, 2022An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Theodore-Franklin-Bernard-Bates-Sr?obId=23732243#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Theodore Franklin Bernard Bates Sr.

Wilma J. Payne, 69, of Berryton, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 
2022. She was born August 22, 1952, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of 
Albert and Caroline (Kober) Zimmer. Wilma graduated from Marian 
High School in Schoenchen, Kansas in 1970 and earned a Bachelor’s of 
Science Degree from Hays University in 1974. Wilma was employed as a 
Computer Programmer for the Kansas Department of Revenue for 15 years 
before retiring in 2018. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic 
Church. Wilma married John A. Payne on May 23, 1981, in Hays. He
 survives. Other survivors include children, Brian (Michelle) Payne of 
Terre Haute, Indiana, Amy (Cody) Bird of Wellington, Colorado, five 
grandchildren, Aaron, Charlie, Benjamin, Julia and Zoe and her sister, 
Marian Spittles of Hays. Mass of Christian Burial will take 
place at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 28, 2022 at St. Matthew Catholic 
Church where the family will receive friends one hour prior to service 
time. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. In lieu of 
flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Midland Care, 200 SW 
Frazier Circle, Topeka, Kansas 66616 or the Alzheimer's Association, 
3625 SW 29th St., Suite 102, Topeka, Kansas 66614. Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave., is assisting the family with arrangements.

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 </figure>Wilma J. Payne, 69, of Berryton, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 
2022. She was born August 22, 1952, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of 
Albert and Caroline (Kober) Zimmer. Wilma graduated from Marian 
High School in Schoenchen, Kansas in 1970 and earned a Bachelor’s of 
Science Degree from Hays University in 1974. Wilma was employed as a 
Computer Programmer for the Kansas Department of Revenue for 15 years 
before retiring in 2018. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic 
Church. Wilma married John A. Payne on May 23, 1981, in Hays. He
 survives. Other survivors include children, Brian (Michelle) Payne of 
Terre Haute, Indiana, Amy (Cody) Bird of Wellington, Colorado, five 
grandchildren, Aaron, Charlie, Benjamin, Julia and Zoe and her sister, 
Marian Spittles of Hays. Mass of Christian Burial will take 
place at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 28, 2022 at St. Matthew Catholic 
Church where the family will receive friends one hour prior to service 
time. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. In lieu of 
flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Midland Care, 200 SW 
Frazier Circle, Topeka, Kansas 66616 or the Alzheimer's Association, 
3625 SW 29th St., Suite 102, Topeka, Kansas 66614. Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave., is assisting the family with arrangements.

Wilma J. Payne

Margaret Ann Asher, 90, passed away January 20, 2022, at University 
Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born 
August 21, 1931, to Herman and Marguerite (England) Hahn. Ann married 
Herbert William “Bill” Asher Sept. 5, 1950.&nbsp; He passed away Jan. 14, 
1979.

Ann, a long-time resident of Stafford County, was a member of First 
Congregational United Church of Christ, Great Bend.&nbsp; She was an active 
farm wife, who enjoyed all aspects of country living.&nbsp; She was a gifted 
artist, loved to bake and entertain, always having an open door to 
family, neighbors and friends.

Survivors include one son, Tim Asher of Great Bend; five 
grandchildren, Adam Schneweis (Aimee), Blake Schneweis (Lacy), Lisa 
Clauss (Chris), Amanda Pfenniger (Scott) and Will Asher; and six 
great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her daughter, Pamela 
Schneweis Hunter; infant grand daughter, Amy Schneweis (Pamela’s 
daughter); and a brother, Robert Hahn.

Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday, January 28, 2022, at 
Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery, 
Great Bend.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, 
January 27, with family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., all at
 Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children's 
Hospital, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Margaret Ann Asher, 90, passed away January 20, 2022, at University 
Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born 
August 21, 1931, to Herman and Marguerite (England) Hahn. Ann married 
Herbert William “Bill” Asher Sept. 5, 1950.&nbsp; He passed away Jan. 14, 
1979.Ann, a long-time resident of Stafford County, was a member of First 
Congregational United Church of Christ, Great Bend.&nbsp; She was an active 
farm wife, who enjoyed all aspects of country living.&nbsp; She was a gifted 
artist, loved to bake and entertain, always having an open door to 
family, neighbors and friends.Survivors include one son, Tim Asher of Great Bend; five 
grandchildren, Adam Schneweis (Aimee), Blake Schneweis (Lacy), Lisa 
Clauss (Chris), Amanda Pfenniger (Scott) and Will Asher; and six 
great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her daughter, Pamela 
Schneweis Hunter; infant grand daughter, Amy Schneweis (Pamela’s 
daughter); and a brother, Robert Hahn.Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday, January 28, 2022, at 
Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery, 
Great Bend.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, 
January 27, with family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., all at
 Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children's 
Hospital, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Margaret Ann Asher

Edward Lewis McCurry, 94, passed away January 20, 2022, at 
Medicalodges in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born May 16, 1927, in 
Hoisington, Kansas to Francis and Clara (Harper) McCurry. Edward married
 Marjorie Hickey on August 17, 1964 in Hoisington. She died on April 15,
 2018.

A lifetime resident of Hoisington, Edward graduated from Hoisington 
High School. During that time, he greatly enjoyed working at the movie 
theater running the projector and splicing the film. He then served in 
the United States Army, returning to Hoisington to become a dedicated 
farmer and rancher.

Survivors include his son, Michael (Laurie) McCurry of Hoisington; 
two grandsons, Cole (Raegan) McCurry and Nolan (Sara) McCurry; and one 
great-granddaughter, Harper McCurry. He is preceded in death by his 
wife; a brother, Robert; and a sister, Betty Bott.

Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 24, 2022, 
at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8
 p.m. and Vigil and Rosary at 7:00 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 
2022, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington, with 
Father Stephan Dabanka celebrating.&nbsp; Interment will follow at St. John 
Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington.

Memorials may be given to the St. John Catholic Cemetery, in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

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 </figure>Edward Lewis McCurry, 94, passed away January 20, 2022, at 
Medicalodges in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born May 16, 1927, in 
Hoisington, Kansas to Francis and Clara (Harper) McCurry. Edward married
 Marjorie Hickey on August 17, 1964 in Hoisington. She died on April 15,
 2018.A lifetime resident of Hoisington, Edward graduated from Hoisington 
High School. During that time, he greatly enjoyed working at the movie 
theater running the projector and splicing the film. He then served in 
the United States Army, returning to Hoisington to become a dedicated 
farmer and rancher.Survivors include his son, Michael (Laurie) McCurry of Hoisington; 
two grandsons, Cole (Raegan) McCurry and Nolan (Sara) McCurry; and one 
great-granddaughter, Harper McCurry. He is preceded in death by his 
wife; a brother, Robert; and a sister, Betty Bott.Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 24, 2022, 
at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8
 p.m. and Vigil and Rosary at 7:00 p.m.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 
2022, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington, with 
Father Stephan Dabanka celebrating.&nbsp; Interment will follow at St. John 
Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington.Memorials may be given to the St. John Catholic Cemetery, in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

Edward Lewis McCurry

Maurice L. Nordman, 92, passed away on January 20, 2022, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend, Kansas. &nbsp;He was born on March 5, 1929, in 
Olmitz, Kansas, to George and Augusta (Springer) Nordman. Maurice 
married Leola Schartz on April 25, 1950. She died on May 3, 1992.

A lifetime Barton County resident, Maurice was a farmer and cattleman
 on the family farm until he retired. Maurice was a member of St. Ann 
Catholic Church, Olmitz, and attended St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great
 Bend.&nbsp; He enjoyed traveling on various bus trips over the years and 
loved fishing and Polka dancing.

Maurice is survived by three sons, Ronnie (Cathy) of Olmitz, Marvin 
of Great Bend and Melvin (Robin) of Wichita; one daughter, Kathy 
Pechanec (Dennis) of Timken; two sisters, Norma Knight of Wichita and 
Margie Purdy of LaCrosse; seven grandchildren; and several great 
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Leola; and
 two sisters, Melba Stos and Alice Oborny.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 
26, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., 
Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Father Aneesh 
Parappanattu presiding.&nbsp; The Nordman family kindly requests that masks 
be worn for Maurice’s visitation and services. &nbsp;Memorials have been 
designated to Meals on Wheels of Great Bend or Golden Belt Home Health 
&amp; Hospice, in care Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Maurice L. Nordman, 92, passed away on January 20, 2022, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend, Kansas. &nbsp;He was born on March 5, 1929, in 
Olmitz, Kansas, to George and Augusta (Springer) Nordman. Maurice 
married Leola Schartz on April 25, 1950. She died on May 3, 1992.A lifetime Barton County resident, Maurice was a farmer and cattleman
 on the family farm until he retired. Maurice was a member of St. Ann 
Catholic Church, Olmitz, and attended St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great
 Bend.&nbsp; He enjoyed traveling on various bus trips over the years and 
loved fishing and Polka dancing.Maurice is survived by three sons, Ronnie (Cathy) of Olmitz, Marvin 
of Great Bend and Melvin (Robin) of Wichita; one daughter, Kathy 
Pechanec (Dennis) of Timken; two sisters, Norma Knight of Wichita and 
Margie Purdy of LaCrosse; seven grandchildren; and several great 
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Leola; and
 two sisters, Melba Stos and Alice Oborny.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 
26, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., 
Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Father Aneesh 
Parappanattu presiding.&nbsp; The Nordman family kindly requests that masks 
be worn for Maurice’s visitation and services. &nbsp;Memorials have been 
designated to Meals on Wheels of Great Bend or Golden Belt Home Health 
&amp; Hospice, in care Bryant Funeral Home.

Maurice L. Nordman

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

Edward was born on March 29, 1935 in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Boyd and Elsie Merle (Bennett) Herman. &nbsp;His family&nbsp;moved to Sylvan Grove, Kansas,&nbsp;where he&nbsp;grew up as a young boy and graduated from Sylvan Grove High School in the class of 1953. &nbsp;After high school, he&nbsp;proudly served his country by joining the United States Marines.

After&nbsp;completing his military service, he came back home&nbsp;and met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Flossie Ellen Hart on January 29, 1959, in Solomon, Kansas. &nbsp;They moved&nbsp;to and lived in&nbsp;Russell, Kansas&nbsp;from 1963 to 1987. &nbsp;They moved back to Russell in 2000 and made it their&nbsp;permanent&nbsp;home. &nbsp;He worked with the Kansas Department of Transportation as an engineer from 1963 to 1992. &nbsp;He&nbsp;was a reserve Russell Police&nbsp;Officer and was a member of the Topeka American Legion Post #400. &nbsp;He&nbsp;taught&nbsp;Kids Gun Safety&nbsp;Classes&nbsp;that he was very active in&nbsp;and enjoyed teaching gun safety to children. &nbsp;He enjoyed&nbsp;running, hunting, camping, hiking, being outdoors and watching hunting and fishing shows on television. &nbsp;Most of all he enjoyed spending quality time with his family.

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

He was preceded in death by&nbsp;his parents and infant sister Hazel Lee Herman.

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

Memorials may be given to the Russell High School Trap Shooting Team and sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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

Edward Carlyle Herman

Adele Wilma Christy, aged 97, passed from this life on 19 January 
2022 at Park Lane Nursing Home, Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; Adele was born to 
Delbert John and Vera Blanche (Shomaker) Haynes on 22 July 1924 in 
Vining, Kansas.&nbsp; She grew up in Clifton-Vining, where her father ran a 
service station and her mother was a seamstress.&nbsp; After graduating high 
school in three years, she worked for a time at Pratt &amp; Whitney 
during the war effort.&nbsp; Visiting her sister, Sara Fleury, in Scott City,
 she met and later married a young Texan, J.W. (Bill) Gentry who was 
working with a seismic crew.&nbsp; They had three daughters: Sara Roxanne, 
Kairn Debra, and Jonny Bill.&nbsp; After Bill’s passing, Adele married 
Richard B. Christy of Scott City.&nbsp; They had two daughters: Kathy Del and
 Marian Elizabeth.

Adele was a homemaker and worked with Richard on their farm and 
ranch.&nbsp; She also drove a school bus for USD466 for many years and was a 
4-H leader.

Adele was part of the BW Club and Better Homes EHU and was a member of Eastern Star and the VFW Auxiliary.

Adele is preceded in death by her infant daughter Roxy, husband J.W. 
Gentry, husband Richard B. Christy, sister Sara Fleury, and brother 
Blair Haynes.

She is survived by daughters Kairn (Rex) Grothusen, Jonny Bill 
(Bruce) Wilkens, Kathy Harkness, and Marian (William) Nolan; 
grandchildren Greg (Melinda) Grothusen, Carrie Wilkens (Will Regan), 
Todd (Paige) Grothusen, Tamra Wilkens (Courtney Farr), Jennifer 
Harkness, Courtney Wilkens (Simon Hogan), Jason (Sarah) Harkness, 
Richard (Braeden) Nolan, and W. Rane Nolan; ten great-grandchildren and 
three great-great-grandchildren.

A private family memorial service will be held.&nbsp; There will be no calling times.&nbsp; The family requests no flowers.

Memorials may be given to Park Lane Nursing Home or Scott County Historical Society.

Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

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 </figure>Adele Wilma Christy, aged 97, passed from this life on 19 January 
2022 at Park Lane Nursing Home, Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; Adele was born to 
Delbert John and Vera Blanche (Shomaker) Haynes on 22 July 1924 in 
Vining, Kansas.&nbsp; She grew up in Clifton-Vining, where her father ran a 
service station and her mother was a seamstress.&nbsp; After graduating high 
school in three years, she worked for a time at Pratt &amp; Whitney 
during the war effort.&nbsp; Visiting her sister, Sara Fleury, in Scott City,
 she met and later married a young Texan, J.W. (Bill) Gentry who was 
working with a seismic crew.&nbsp; They had three daughters: Sara Roxanne, 
Kairn Debra, and Jonny Bill.&nbsp; After Bill’s passing, Adele married 
Richard B. Christy of Scott City.&nbsp; They had two daughters: Kathy Del and
 Marian Elizabeth.Adele was a homemaker and worked with Richard on their farm and 
ranch.&nbsp; She also drove a school bus for USD466 for many years and was a 
4-H leader.Adele was part of the BW Club and Better Homes EHU and was a member of Eastern Star and the VFW Auxiliary.Adele is preceded in death by her infant daughter Roxy, husband J.W. 
Gentry, husband Richard B. Christy, sister Sara Fleury, and brother 
Blair Haynes.She is survived by daughters Kairn (Rex) Grothusen, Jonny Bill 
(Bruce) Wilkens, Kathy Harkness, and Marian (William) Nolan; 
grandchildren Greg (Melinda) Grothusen, Carrie Wilkens (Will Regan), 
Todd (Paige) Grothusen, Tamra Wilkens (Courtney Farr), Jennifer 
Harkness, Courtney Wilkens (Simon Hogan), Jason (Sarah) Harkness, 
Richard (Braeden) Nolan, and W. Rane Nolan; ten great-grandchildren and 
three great-great-grandchildren.A private family memorial service will be held.&nbsp; There will be no calling times.&nbsp; The family requests no flowers.Memorials may be given to Park Lane Nursing Home or Scott County Historical Society.Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

Adele Wilma Christy

January 25, 1931 ~ January 21, 2022

January 25, 1931 ~ January 21, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Peggy 'Joyce' (Long) Daniels

Dorothy Helen (Moore) McRae, 85, Hays, died Thursday, January 20, 2022 at her home.

Born March 26, 1936 to Andrew Alexander
 Moore and Anna Margaret (Senger) Moore in Studley, Kansas, Dorothy was 
the fifth of eight Moore children who spent their childhood in Studley.&nbsp;
 She attended primary grades in a two-room schoolhouse in Studley, and 
then received her secondary education at Hoxie High School in Hoxie, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She met Paul McRae while in high school and they married in 
1954.

Dorothy worked at Hill City Hospital 
while Paul was in the Army, and then moved to Colorado Springs to be 
closer to Fort Carson where Paul was stationed.&nbsp; Pamela Jean was born 
there.

After Paul’s military service, the 
young family moved to Manhattan, Kansas where Dorothy worked at Riley 
County Hospital, supporting Paul’s education in veterinary medicine.&nbsp; 
Susan Lynne and Debra Jo were both born in Manhattan.

The family moved to Hays, Kansas in 
1961, and Paula Beth and Michael Alan were both born soon thereafter.&nbsp; 
Dorothy raised five children, all of whom were educated in Hays public 
schools.

In 1961, Dorothy joined the Ellis 
County Extension and remained an active member for 56 years.&nbsp; She was 
instrumental in establishing the Gemini Juniors 4-H Club and taught many
 young seamstresses through the club.&nbsp; She served as Club Leader, 
Project Leader, checked in Open Class Photography and provided security 
in the Schenk Building during the Ellis County Fair.

Dorothy groomed dogs at the Hays 
Veterinary Clinic until the family moved to the country in 1972.&nbsp; She 
then set up her own dog grooming business and began breeding Norwegian 
Elkhounds.&nbsp; She introduced the first of this breed to the area.

Dorothy became a member of the Buckeye Ladies Club in 1972, and was part of the BQ PEO for over 40 years.

In 1978, with husband Dr. Paul McRae, 
she helped pioneer Bovine Embryo Transfer.&nbsp; They often traveled in their
 private airplane to farms in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Colorado, 
Texas, and Arkansas.&nbsp; They flushed embryos from fertilized cattle, 
selected viable eggs, and finally placed those eggs in recipient cows.&nbsp; 
They were the first to introduce this process in much of the U.S. and, 
after working out many kinks, were very successful over the next 10 
years.

Dorothy moved back to Hays, bought a 
house and lived there over 25 years.&nbsp; While Paul and Dorothy were 
officially divorced, they remained friends throughout the remainder of 
her life, frequently celebrating family holidays or traveling for family
 visits together.&nbsp;

In the 90’s a group of California 
activists dumped a trailer full of doggie biscuits on the steps of the 
Capital in Topeka, Kansas, disputing conditions in the Kansas ‘Puppy 
Mills’.&nbsp; In response, new positions title “Facility Inspector for Kansas
 Animal Health Department” were formed and Dorothy became one of the 
first.&nbsp; She tirelessly dedicated her life to this important work from 
1991 to 2003.&nbsp; A fellow inspector noted that Dorothy had saved literally
 thousands of animal lives during her tenure.

&nbsp;After retiring, Dorothy continued her 
passion for animals and for service as a Board Member to the Hays Humane
 Society.&nbsp; Dorothy was a lifelong First United Methodist Church member, 
always helping as needed.&nbsp; She made phone calls for Prayers, became a 
Funeral Dinner Director, and yearly she helped with the Peddler’s Fair –
 an organization that dedicated all proceeds to help multiple area 
non-profit organizations.

She served on the election board and 
helped oversee each election in Hays for 48 years.&nbsp; Dorothy was a 
lifetime member of the VFW.

Dorothy McRae was preceded in death by 
her parents and sisters and brothers, Hazel Moore, Stella Clark, Della 
Stramel, Glen Moore, and Wilber Moore. Those still here to celebrate her
 life include her sister, Donna Morgenstern, her brother Bill Moore, her
 daughters, Pamela Livingston, Susan McRae Bickle (Tim Bickle), Debra 
May (Tim May), and Paula Carlson (Trent Carlson), and by her son, Michael 
McRae (Tanya).&nbsp; Nineteen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren 
are proud to have called her Grandma or “GMa Dot”.

A celebration of Dorothy’s life will be
 at 10:30 am on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Hays First United 
Methodist Church, with Rev. Craig Hauschild officiating.&nbsp; Burial will 
follow in Mt. Allen Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 
service time at the church. &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to Hays First 
United Methodist Church, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Dorothy may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Dorothy Helen (Moore) McRae, 85, Hays, died Thursday, January 20, 2022 at her home.Born March 26, 1936 to Andrew Alexander
 Moore and Anna Margaret (Senger) Moore in Studley, Kansas, Dorothy was 
the fifth of eight Moore children who spent their childhood in Studley.&nbsp;
 She attended primary grades in a two-room schoolhouse in Studley, and 
then received her secondary education at Hoxie High School in Hoxie, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She met Paul McRae while in high school and they married in 
1954.Dorothy worked at Hill City Hospital 
while Paul was in the Army, and then moved to Colorado Springs to be 
closer to Fort Carson where Paul was stationed.&nbsp; Pamela Jean was born 
there.After Paul’s military service, the 
young family moved to Manhattan, Kansas where Dorothy worked at Riley 
County Hospital, supporting Paul’s education in veterinary medicine.&nbsp; 
Susan Lynne and Debra Jo were both born in Manhattan.The family moved to Hays, Kansas in 
1961, and Paula Beth and Michael Alan were both born soon thereafter.&nbsp; 
Dorothy raised five children, all of whom were educated in Hays public 
schools.In 1961, Dorothy joined the Ellis 
County Extension and remained an active member for 56 years.&nbsp; She was 
instrumental in establishing the Gemini Juniors 4-H Club and taught many
 young seamstresses through the club.&nbsp; She served as Club Leader, 
Project Leader, checked in Open Class Photography and provided security 
in the Schenk Building during the Ellis County Fair.Dorothy groomed dogs at the Hays 
Veterinary Clinic until the family moved to the country in 1972.&nbsp; She 
then set up her own dog grooming business and began breeding Norwegian 
Elkhounds.&nbsp; She introduced the first of this breed to the area.Dorothy became a member of the Buckeye Ladies Club in 1972, and was part of the BQ PEO for over 40 years.In 1978, with husband Dr. Paul McRae, 
she helped pioneer Bovine Embryo Transfer.&nbsp; They often traveled in their
 private airplane to farms in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Colorado, 
Texas, and Arkansas.&nbsp; They flushed embryos from fertilized cattle, 
selected viable eggs, and finally placed those eggs in recipient cows.&nbsp; 
They were the first to introduce this process in much of the U.S. and, 
after working out many kinks, were very successful over the next 10 
years.Dorothy moved back to Hays, bought a 
house and lived there over 25 years.&nbsp; While Paul and Dorothy were 
officially divorced, they remained friends throughout the remainder of 
her life, frequently celebrating family holidays or traveling for family
 visits together.&nbsp;In the 90’s a group of California 
activists dumped a trailer full of doggie biscuits on the steps of the 
Capital in Topeka, Kansas, disputing conditions in the Kansas ‘Puppy 
Mills’.&nbsp; In response, new positions title “Facility Inspector for Kansas
 Animal Health Department” were formed and Dorothy became one of the 
first.&nbsp; She tirelessly dedicated her life to this important work from 
1991 to 2003.&nbsp; A fellow inspector noted that Dorothy had saved literally
 thousands of animal lives during her tenure.&nbsp;After retiring, Dorothy continued her 
passion for animals and for service as a Board Member to the Hays Humane
 Society.&nbsp; Dorothy was a lifelong First United Methodist Church member, 
always helping as needed.&nbsp; She made phone calls for Prayers, became a 
Funeral Dinner Director, and yearly she helped with the Peddler’s Fair –
 an organization that dedicated all proceeds to help multiple area 
non-profit organizations.She served on the election board and 
helped oversee each election in Hays for 48 years.&nbsp; Dorothy was a 
lifetime member of the VFW.Dorothy McRae was preceded in death by 
her parents and sisters and brothers, Hazel Moore, Stella Clark, Della 
Stramel, Glen Moore, and Wilber Moore. Those still here to celebrate her
 life include her sister, Donna Morgenstern, her brother Bill Moore, her
 daughters, Pamela Livingston, Susan McRae Bickle (Tim Bickle), Debra 
May (Tim May), and Paula Carlson (Trent Carlson), and by her son, Michael 
McRae (Tanya).&nbsp; Nineteen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren 
are proud to have called her Grandma or “GMa Dot”.A celebration of Dorothy’s life will be
 at 10:30 am on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Hays First United 
Methodist Church, with Rev. Craig Hauschild officiating.&nbsp; Burial will 
follow in Mt. Allen Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 
service time at the church. &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to Hays First 
United Methodist Church, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Dorothy may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

Dorothy Helen (Moore) McRae

E. Thaine Tomlinson, age 93, passed away Thursday, January 20th at SunPorch in Smith Center, KS.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Eldred-Thaine--Tomlinson?obId=23761818#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>E. Thaine Tomlinson, age 93, passed away Thursday, January 20th at SunPorch in Smith Center, KS.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Eldred-Thaine--Tomlinson?obId=23761818#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

E. Thaine Tomlinson

Saturday, August 19th, 1933-Thursday, January 20th, 2022

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/m-gala-brown/4836646/index.php">HERE</a> for service times.

Saturday, August 19th, 1933-Thursday, January 20th, 2022An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/m-gala-brown/4836646/index.php">HERE</a> for service times.

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