Antonio Raul Rojas, age 16, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 
2022, at his home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born on September 21, 
2005, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Sirena Lynn Olivas and Raul 
Rojas Jr.&nbsp;&nbsp;A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas, he was a student 
at Scott Community High School.

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include his Mother - Sirena Olivas of Scott City, Kansas, Step
 Father - Felix Oronia Jr., Dad - Joe Olguin of Rocky Ford, Colorado, 
Paternal Father - Raul Rojas Jr. of San Angelo, Texas, Two Sisters - 
Anastasia Rojas of Scott City, Kansas, Natalia Rojas of Scott City, 
Kansas,&nbsp;other siblings -&nbsp;Jermaine and Felicity Olguin of Rocky Ford. 
Virginia, Letty, and Mia Oronia of Lawton Oklahoma and Raul Rojas III of
 San Angelo, Texas,&nbsp;Uncle - Samson Gonzalez of Garden City, Kansas, 
Grandmother - Mona Olivas of Scott City, Kansas, Grandfather - Henry 
Gonzalez of Garden City, Kansas, Grandparents - Olga &amp; Raul Sr. of 
San Angelo, Texas, Godparents - Maria &amp; Joe Zapata of Scott 
City,&nbsp;numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.

He is preceded in death by Johnny &amp; Laurie Leal.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 20, 
2022, at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with the Rev. 
Kyle Evans presiding.&nbsp;&nbsp;Service will be live-streamed at 
www.priceandsons.com.

Memorials in Lieu Of Flowers may be made to the Antonio R. Rojas 
Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

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 </figure>Antonio Raul Rojas, age 16, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 
2022, at his home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born on September 21, 
2005, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Sirena Lynn Olivas and Raul 
Rojas Jr.&nbsp;&nbsp;A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas, he was a student 
at Scott Community High School.He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas.Survivors include his Mother - Sirena Olivas of Scott City, Kansas, Step
 Father - Felix Oronia Jr., Dad - Joe Olguin of Rocky Ford, Colorado, 
Paternal Father - Raul Rojas Jr. of San Angelo, Texas, Two Sisters - 
Anastasia Rojas of Scott City, Kansas, Natalia Rojas of Scott City, 
Kansas,&nbsp;other siblings -&nbsp;Jermaine and Felicity Olguin of Rocky Ford. 
Virginia, Letty, and Mia Oronia of Lawton Oklahoma and Raul Rojas III of
 San Angelo, Texas,&nbsp;Uncle - Samson Gonzalez of Garden City, Kansas, 
Grandmother - Mona Olivas of Scott City, Kansas, Grandfather - Henry 
Gonzalez of Garden City, Kansas, Grandparents - Olga &amp; Raul Sr. of 
San Angelo, Texas, Godparents - Maria &amp; Joe Zapata of Scott 
City,&nbsp;numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.He is preceded in death by Johnny &amp; Laurie Leal.Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 20, 
2022, at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with the Rev. 
Kyle Evans presiding.&nbsp;&nbsp;Service will be live-streamed at 
www.priceandsons.com.Memorials in Lieu Of Flowers may be made to the Antonio R. Rojas 
Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.There will be no calling times.

Antonio Raul Rojas

Viola Rosa Hurst, 94, Hays, died Sunday, January 9, 2022, at her home.

She was born April 10, 1927, on the 
family farm near Blakeman in rural Rawlins County, the daughter of Peter
 James and Margaret Oletha (Bliss) Heaton.&nbsp; She was a 1945 graduate of 
Atwood High School.&nbsp; On September 1, 1951, she was united in marriage to
 Donald J. Hurst at the Atwood Christian Church.&nbsp; They celebrated 70 
years of marriage before he preceded her in death on October 27, 2021.&nbsp; 
Viola and Don raised nine children and lived most of their lives in 
Hays.&nbsp; She was an excellent cook and known for her delicious pies.&nbsp; Her 
family knew they were lucky to have such a wonderful mother and 
grandmother.&nbsp; Family was her passion.&nbsp; Viola was a member of Hays First 
United Methodist Church.&nbsp; After some years at home raising their family,
 she worked at Travenol, then as the school secretary at Wilson 
Elementary School prior to her retirement in 1992.&nbsp; Viola and Donald 
enjoyed many summers in the Colorado mountains after retirement.

Survivors include two sons: James Hurst
 and wife Terri, Douglas Hurst, seven daughters: Margaret “Jodi” 
Brungardt, Beverly “Jill” Schuckman, Joyce Klaus and husband Al, DJ 
Hurst, Connie Hurst-Bayless and husband Ben, Ardie Hurst, and Marsha 
Stremel and husband Cary, one sister: Beulah Coulson, and many 
grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Donald, her parents, and two grandchildren: Janice Schuckman and Cambry Dinkel.

Funeral services were Friday, January 
14, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, with Rev. Craig Hauschild
 officiating.&nbsp; Burial followed in Fort Hays Memorial Gardens.&nbsp; 

Memorials
 are suggested to Hays First United Methodist Church or to the Ronald 
McDonald House Charities Wichita, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Viola may be shared with the 
family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Viola Rosa Hurst, 94, Hays, died Sunday, January 9, 2022, at her home.She was born April 10, 1927, on the 
family farm near Blakeman in rural Rawlins County, the daughter of Peter
 James and Margaret Oletha (Bliss) Heaton.&nbsp; She was a 1945 graduate of 
Atwood High School.&nbsp; On September 1, 1951, she was united in marriage to
 Donald J. Hurst at the Atwood Christian Church.&nbsp; They celebrated 70 
years of marriage before he preceded her in death on October 27, 2021.&nbsp; 
Viola and Don raised nine children and lived most of their lives in 
Hays.&nbsp; She was an excellent cook and known for her delicious pies.&nbsp; Her 
family knew they were lucky to have such a wonderful mother and 
grandmother.&nbsp; Family was her passion.&nbsp; Viola was a member of Hays First 
United Methodist Church.&nbsp; After some years at home raising their family,
 she worked at Travenol, then as the school secretary at Wilson 
Elementary School prior to her retirement in 1992.&nbsp; Viola and Donald 
enjoyed many summers in the Colorado mountains after retirement.Survivors include two sons: James Hurst
 and wife Terri, Douglas Hurst, seven daughters: Margaret “Jodi” 
Brungardt, Beverly “Jill” Schuckman, Joyce Klaus and husband Al, DJ 
Hurst, Connie Hurst-Bayless and husband Ben, Ardie Hurst, and Marsha 
Stremel and husband Cary, one sister: Beulah Coulson, and many 
grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband Donald, her parents, and two grandchildren: Janice Schuckman and Cambry Dinkel.Funeral services were Friday, January 
14, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, with Rev. Craig Hauschild
 officiating.&nbsp; Burial followed in Fort Hays Memorial Gardens.&nbsp; Memorials
 are suggested to Hays First United Methodist Church or to the Ronald 
McDonald House Charities Wichita, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Viola may be shared with the 
family at www.haysmemorial.com

Viola Rosa Hurst

Otto Elias Wagoner, age 90, died 
Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society–Ellis.&nbsp; He 
was born January 22, 1931, on the farm southwest of Ellis along the 
Smoky Hill River to Grant, H.G. and Rose (Colborg) Wagoner.

He went to a one room country school 
for 8 years, Maple Grove, District No.: 47, Trego County.&nbsp; After that he
 worked with his dad on the farm.&nbsp; He married Constance (Connie) M. 
Coker on April 28, 1962, to which one daughter, Gerri, was born.&nbsp; They 
moved to Ellis in 1974 and he went to work for Charlie Crow on cable 
tools working over and completing oil wells for 5 years, he then went to
 work for Rains &amp; Williamson Oil Company on a pulling unit and 
completed a lot of oil and gas wells, then went to work pumping oil 
wells until he retired in 1993 due to knee joint replacement.&nbsp; He then 
worked part time at the Ellis Railroad Museum for 21 years, starting in 
May 1995.

Survivors are one beloved daughter, 
Gerri Truan of Russell; and one beloved grandson, Nevin Truan of Gorham;
 and Sister-in-Law, Arlene Cline of WaKeeney.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his wife, 
Connie; an infant son from his first marriage, Otto Elias, Jr., 
07/13/1955 to 07/19/1955, and his Sister, Esther Littlechild.

Graveside services will be Friday, 
January 28, 2022, at 2 PM in the WaKeeney City Cemetery, 408 Russell 
Avenue, WaKeeney, KS 67672.&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to the Ellis 
Railroad Museum.&nbsp; Checks made payable to the organization may be sent in
 care of Keithley Funeral Homes, PO Box 86, Hays, KS 67601.

Services in care of Keithley Funeral 
Chapel and Crematory, 400 East 17th Street, Ellis, KS 67637.&nbsp; Condolences 
may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email 
at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

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 </figure>Otto Elias Wagoner, age 90, died 
Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society–Ellis.&nbsp; He 
was born January 22, 1931, on the farm southwest of Ellis along the 
Smoky Hill River to Grant, H.G. and Rose (Colborg) Wagoner.He went to a one room country school 
for 8 years, Maple Grove, District No.: 47, Trego County.&nbsp; After that he
 worked with his dad on the farm.&nbsp; He married Constance (Connie) M. 
Coker on April 28, 1962, to which one daughter, Gerri, was born.&nbsp; They 
moved to Ellis in 1974 and he went to work for Charlie Crow on cable 
tools working over and completing oil wells for 5 years, he then went to
 work for Rains &amp; Williamson Oil Company on a pulling unit and 
completed a lot of oil and gas wells, then went to work pumping oil 
wells until he retired in 1993 due to knee joint replacement.&nbsp; He then 
worked part time at the Ellis Railroad Museum for 21 years, starting in 
May 1995.Survivors are one beloved daughter, 
Gerri Truan of Russell; and one beloved grandson, Nevin Truan of Gorham;
 and Sister-in-Law, Arlene Cline of WaKeeney.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his wife, 
Connie; an infant son from his first marriage, Otto Elias, Jr., 
07/13/1955 to 07/19/1955, and his Sister, Esther Littlechild.Graveside services will be Friday, 
January 28, 2022, at 2 PM in the WaKeeney City Cemetery, 408 Russell 
Avenue, WaKeeney, KS 67672.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Ellis 
Railroad Museum.&nbsp; Checks made payable to the organization may be sent in
 care of Keithley Funeral Homes, PO Box 86, Hays, KS 67601.Services in care of Keithley Funeral 
Chapel and Crematory, 400 East 17th Street, Ellis, KS 67637.&nbsp; Condolences 
may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email 
at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Otto Elias Wagoner

Kathryn Marie Scott, 63, passed away January 11, 2022, at Azria 
Health of Great Bend. She was born on July 1, 1958, at Hoisington, to 
Herman &amp; Henrietta (Tauscher) Farmer. She married Don Scott and they
 later divorced. She then was with her long-time companion, Dale 
Ferguson until his death.

A lifetime Hoisington resident, Kathryn was a CNA for various nursing
 homes and in home care for many years. She had also previously worked 
as a car hop at Sonic. Kathryn was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed 
gambling, especially her “scratchers”, fishing, and spending time with 
her family.

Survivors include, a son, Jeremie Scott (Shelly Hodges) of 
Hoisington; two sisters, Elizabeth Boyd of Hoisington and Gloria Loomer 
(David) of Sidney, Mont.; three grandchildren, Danika Scott, Nicole 
Scott and Tristin Scott (Emily); soon to be great grandchild, Monroe 
Rose Scott; and former husband, Don Scott of Great Bend. She was 
preceded in death by her parents; a son, Jeffrey Scott; two brothers, 
Richard Farmer and Danny Farmer; and long-time companion, Dale Ferguson.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 5:00 p.m., Monday, January 17, 
2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home and 9:00 a.m. to service time. 
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at
 Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Reverend Dick Ogle presiding. 
Interment will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Memorials have been 
designated to the Kathryn Scott Expense Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke
 Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Kathryn Marie Scott, 63, passed away January 11, 2022, at Azria 
Health of Great Bend. She was born on July 1, 1958, at Hoisington, to 
Herman &amp; Henrietta (Tauscher) Farmer. She married Don Scott and they
 later divorced. She then was with her long-time companion, Dale 
Ferguson until his death.A lifetime Hoisington resident, Kathryn was a CNA for various nursing
 homes and in home care for many years. She had also previously worked 
as a car hop at Sonic. Kathryn was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed 
gambling, especially her “scratchers”, fishing, and spending time with 
her family.Survivors include, a son, Jeremie Scott (Shelly Hodges) of 
Hoisington; two sisters, Elizabeth Boyd of Hoisington and Gloria Loomer 
(David) of Sidney, Mont.; three grandchildren, Danika Scott, Nicole 
Scott and Tristin Scott (Emily); soon to be great grandchild, Monroe 
Rose Scott; and former husband, Don Scott of Great Bend. She was 
preceded in death by her parents; a son, Jeffrey Scott; two brothers, 
Richard Farmer and Danny Farmer; and long-time companion, Dale Ferguson.Visitation will be held from Noon to 5:00 p.m., Monday, January 17, 
2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home and 9:00 a.m. to service time. 
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at
 Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Reverend Dick Ogle presiding. 
Interment will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Memorials have been 
designated to the Kathryn Scott Expense Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke
 Funeral Home.

Kathryn Marie Scott

Gerald Karlin, age 77, of Hays, Kansas passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, in Hays. 

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM 
Monday, January 17, 2022, at the High Plains Baptist Church, 2700 
Canterbury, Hays, KS. Private family Burial will be in the St. Joseph 
Cemetery, Hays.

Visitation will be Monday 10:00 AM until service time at the church.

Contributions are suggested to High Plains Baptist Church.

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

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

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 </figure>Gerald Karlin, age 77, of Hays, Kansas passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, in Hays. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM 
Monday, January 17, 2022, at the High Plains Baptist Church, 2700 
Canterbury, Hays, KS. Private family Burial will be in the St. Joseph 
Cemetery, Hays.Visitation will be Monday 10:00 AM until service time at the church.Contributions are suggested to High Plains Baptist Church.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.comArrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601

Gerald Karlin

September 2, 1944
 -
 January 13, 2022

An obituary is pending with Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.plumergobber.com/obituaries/Suzanne-St.-Martin?obId=23680603#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>September 2, 1944
 -
 January 13, 2022An obituary is pending with Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.plumergobber.com/obituaries/Suzanne-St.-Martin?obId=23680603#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Suzanne St. Martin

Miss Donna Jones, age 69, of Hays, 
Kansas passed away January 2, 2022, in Hays, Kansas. Donna was born 
January 9, 1952, in La Crosse, Kansas, to Clarence and Neola (Wagner) 
Morrison.

Donna had a kind spirit. She loved 
people at the CRO and had a special friendship with Wayne. She loved 
watching us play cards and beat up on Andy, she’d just laugh when Andy 
would say, “Donna they are picking on me!!”

We were her family especially after her
 mother passed last spring. She was a loving daughter who called her mom
 several times a day. She valued her sobriety, celebrating 37 years in 
2021. She loved going out to eat with the group, and always had the same
 thing at whatever restaurant we choose.&nbsp;

She suffered from blood clots in her lungs, which put her on oxygen. She didn’t always use it daily, she was tired. 
She felt right at home at the CRO, where she would come in, sit down and
 almost immediately fell asleep. She felt safe and I feared she didn’t 
sleep at home. She played Skip-Bo with us and loved being part of the 
group. She didn’t know a stranger, any newcomer she would welcome with 
open arms. She loved going to see Christmas lights and was excited that 
we were in the process of purchasing a new van.

She understood her limits and always 
took time to help after meals with clean up. She was a fantastic 
supervisor when we had our CRO painted. She made my family feel 
comfortable while they worked to help us get a face lift.

Donna was an artist, who shared her 
work with us when we had a grad student doing his practicum at the CRO, 
last year. She was very modest, and we learned many life lessons through
 her experiences she shared. She took her job very seriously, and she 
just completed Peer to Peer Classes at the CRO from NAMI. She loved 
learning. She encouraged everyone at the CRO to always do better and 
learn from life experiences. “You’re never too old to learn” was her 
motto.

She loved hugs, laughter, and fellowship with her peers.

Donna was a beacon at High Plains Independence, Inc. She will be truly missed. Rest in peace, my friend.

A Celebration of Life service will be 
11:00 AM Saturday, January 15, 2022, at High Plains Inc., 1200 Canterbury 
in Hays. (Use the entrance on the northeast corner.)

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

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

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 </figure>Miss Donna Jones, age 69, of Hays, 
Kansas passed away January 2, 2022, in Hays, Kansas. Donna was born 
January 9, 1952, in La Crosse, Kansas, to Clarence and Neola (Wagner) 
Morrison.Donna had a kind spirit. She loved 
people at the CRO and had a special friendship with Wayne. She loved 
watching us play cards and beat up on Andy, she’d just laugh when Andy 
would say, “Donna they are picking on me!!”We were her family especially after her
 mother passed last spring. She was a loving daughter who called her mom
 several times a day. She valued her sobriety, celebrating 37 years in 
2021. She loved going out to eat with the group, and always had the same
 thing at whatever restaurant we choose.&nbsp;She suffered from blood clots in her lungs, which put her on oxygen. She didn’t always use it daily, she was tired. 
She felt right at home at the CRO, where she would come in, sit down and
 almost immediately fell asleep. She felt safe and I feared she didn’t 
sleep at home. She played Skip-Bo with us and loved being part of the 
group. She didn’t know a stranger, any newcomer she would welcome with 
open arms. She loved going to see Christmas lights and was excited that 
we were in the process of purchasing a new van.She understood her limits and always 
took time to help after meals with clean up. She was a fantastic 
supervisor when we had our CRO painted. She made my family feel 
comfortable while they worked to help us get a face lift.Donna was an artist, who shared her 
work with us when we had a grad student doing his practicum at the CRO, 
last year. She was very modest, and we learned many life lessons through
 her experiences she shared. She took her job very seriously, and she 
just completed Peer to Peer Classes at the CRO from NAMI. She loved 
learning. She encouraged everyone at the CRO to always do better and 
learn from life experiences. “You’re never too old to learn” was her 
motto.She loved hugs, laughter, and fellowship with her peers.Donna was a beacon at High Plains Independence, Inc. She will be truly missed. Rest in peace, my friend.A Celebration of Life service will be 
11:00 AM Saturday, January 15, 2022, at High Plains Inc., 1200 Canterbury 
in Hays. (Use the entrance on the northeast corner.)Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com.Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Donna Jones

Marilyn Sauer, 77, died January 12, 2022, at her home in Dodge City. 
She was born on October 6, 1944, in Cimarron, Kansas the daughter of John
 and Leola (Miller) Wendel. &nbsp;&nbsp;

She married Vincent “Mike” Sauer on September 28, 1963, in Cimarron, 
he passed away on January 12, 2022. Mrs. Sauer enjoyed Gardening and 
taking care of her fur babies “pets” in her spare time. She worked as a 
secretary for Cimarron Insurance Company for years and later for the 
Gray County Road and Bridge Department. She had a great sense of humor. 
She loved watching Wheel of Fortune never missing a episode.

She is survived by her two sons Eric Sauer and wife Jennifer of 
Topeka, Kansas; Kevin Sauer and wife Christy of Manhattan, Kansas; one 
brother Glen Wendel of Manhattan, Kansas; one sister Marla Duncan and 
husband Scott of Reeds Spring, Missouri. She is also survived by four 
Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Bob Wendel.

Memorial service will be held at Swaim Funeral Chapel on Friday 
January 21, 2022, at 2:00 PM with Mr. Jeff&nbsp; Hiers presiding. Inurnment 
will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Dodge City. There will be no 
visitation as cremation has taken place. 

Memorials are suggested to Ford
 County Humane Society in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and 
memories may be shared in the online guest book at 
www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Marilyn Sauer, 77, died January 12, 2022, at her home in Dodge City. 
She was born on October 6, 1944, in Cimarron, Kansas the daughter of John
 and Leola (Miller) Wendel. &nbsp;&nbsp;She married Vincent “Mike” Sauer on September 28, 1963, in Cimarron, 
he passed away on January 12, 2022. Mrs. Sauer enjoyed Gardening and 
taking care of her fur babies “pets” in her spare time. She worked as a 
secretary for Cimarron Insurance Company for years and later for the 
Gray County Road and Bridge Department. She had a great sense of humor. 
She loved watching Wheel of Fortune never missing a episode.She is survived by her two sons Eric Sauer and wife Jennifer of 
Topeka, Kansas; Kevin Sauer and wife Christy of Manhattan, Kansas; one 
brother Glen Wendel of Manhattan, Kansas; one sister Marla Duncan and 
husband Scott of Reeds Spring, Missouri. She is also survived by four 
Grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Bob Wendel.Memorial service will be held at Swaim Funeral Chapel on Friday 
January 21, 2022, at 2:00 PM with Mr. Jeff&nbsp; Hiers presiding. Inurnment 
will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Dodge City. There will be no 
visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials are suggested to Ford
 County Humane Society in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and 
memories may be shared in the online guest book at 
www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

Marilyn Sauer

Vincent "Mike" Sauer, 78, died January 12, 2022, at his home in Dodge 
City.&nbsp; He was born on December 22, 1943, at Dodge City the son of Vincent
 and Margaret (Smith) Sauer. &nbsp;

He married Marilyn Wendel on September 28, 1963, in Cimarron, she 
passed away on January 12, 2022. Mr. Sauer loved working in his yard as 
well as gardening in his spare time. He worked as a truck driver for 
many years, driving for Polkinghorn Trucking, Liquid Carbonic and Kansas
 Feeds before retiring. He had a great sense of humor. Though not 
formally trained he was very mechanically inclined and could fix 
anything. Mr. Sauer was drafted into the U.S. Army serving from November
 3, 1966 to November 2, 1972.

He is survived by two sons Eric Sauer and wife Jennifer of Topeka, 
Kansas; Kevin Sauer and wife Christy of Manhattan, Kansas; one brother 
Pat Sauer and wife LaDonna of Garden City; two sisters Susan Jantz and 
husband Larry of Hays, Kansas: Linda Davis of Eldon, Iowa He is also 
survived by four grandchildren.

Memorial service will be held at Swaim Funeral Chapel on Friday 
January 21, 2022, at 2:00 PM with Mr. Jeff&nbsp; Hiers presiding.&nbsp; Inurnment 
will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Dodge City. There will be no 
visitation as cremation has taken place. 

Memorials are suggested to Ford
 county Humane Society in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and 
memories may be shared in the online guest book at 
www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Vincent "Mike" Sauer, 78, died January 12, 2022, at his home in Dodge 
City.&nbsp; He was born on December 22, 1943, at Dodge City the son of Vincent
 and Margaret (Smith) Sauer. &nbsp;He married Marilyn Wendel on September 28, 1963, in Cimarron, she 
passed away on January 12, 2022. Mr. Sauer loved working in his yard as 
well as gardening in his spare time. He worked as a truck driver for 
many years, driving for Polkinghorn Trucking, Liquid Carbonic and Kansas
 Feeds before retiring. He had a great sense of humor. Though not 
formally trained he was very mechanically inclined and could fix 
anything. Mr. Sauer was drafted into the U.S. Army serving from November
 3, 1966 to November 2, 1972.He is survived by two sons Eric Sauer and wife Jennifer of Topeka, 
Kansas; Kevin Sauer and wife Christy of Manhattan, Kansas; one brother 
Pat Sauer and wife LaDonna of Garden City; two sisters Susan Jantz and 
husband Larry of Hays, Kansas: Linda Davis of Eldon, Iowa He is also 
survived by four grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents.Memorial service will be held at Swaim Funeral Chapel on Friday 
January 21, 2022, at 2:00 PM with Mr. Jeff&nbsp; Hiers presiding.&nbsp; Inurnment 
will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Dodge City. There will be no 
visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials are suggested to Ford
 county Humane Society in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and 
memories may be shared in the online guest book at 
www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

Vincent 'Mike' Sauer

Floyd F. Truan, age 101 of Gorham, Kansas died Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at his home on his farm South of Gorham in the Winterset Township. &nbsp;

He was born September 9, 1920, in rural Russell County South of Gorham to Edward and Lola (Roden) Truan.&nbsp; He married Helen L. (Haggard) on July 19, 1952, at Dodge City, Kansas.&nbsp; He spent 67 wonderful years with his loving wife until her death on&nbsp; April 26, 2020. &nbsp;

Floyd was a farmer, rancher and spent his lifetime in the Winterset community.&nbsp; He attended the Hope Valley Grade School and the Gorham Community Church.&nbsp; He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.&nbsp; He served on the Winterset Township Board, the Farm and Home Administration, and was a Russell County Commissioner.&nbsp; He was the caretaker of the Winterset Cemetery for over 75 years.&nbsp; Floyd enjoyed his farm life, fishing, reading, the Royals, going to auctions, his family, his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include two sons, Kent Truan and wife, Pam, Gorham, KS; Jeff Truan, Gorham, KS; one daughter, Sherri Truan, Gorham, KS; 6 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; four brothers, Harold Truan; Archie Truan; Donald Truan; Ward Truan; and one sister, Esther Joyce.

A private family inurnment will be at Winterset Cemetery south of Gorham, Kansas. &nbsp;

The family suggests memorials to the Gorham Community Church or Winterset Cemetery Fund made payable to the organization in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.&nbsp;

Condolences can be sent via email to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left by guestbook at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Floyd F. Truan, age 101 of Gorham, Kansas died Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at his home on his farm South of Gorham in the Winterset Township. &nbsp;He was born September 9, 1920, in rural Russell County South of Gorham to Edward and Lola (Roden) Truan.&nbsp; He married Helen L. (Haggard) on July 19, 1952, at Dodge City, Kansas.&nbsp; He spent 67 wonderful years with his loving wife until her death on&nbsp; April 26, 2020. &nbsp;Floyd was a farmer, rancher and spent his lifetime in the Winterset community.&nbsp; He attended the Hope Valley Grade School and the Gorham Community Church.&nbsp; He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.&nbsp; He served on the Winterset Township Board, the Farm and Home Administration, and was a Russell County Commissioner.&nbsp; He was the caretaker of the Winterset Cemetery for over 75 years.&nbsp; Floyd enjoyed his farm life, fishing, reading, the Royals, going to auctions, his family, his grandchildren and great grandchildren.Survivors include two sons, Kent Truan and wife, Pam, Gorham, KS; Jeff Truan, Gorham, KS; one daughter, Sherri Truan, Gorham, KS; 6 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; four brothers, Harold Truan; Archie Truan; Donald Truan; Ward Truan; and one sister, Esther Joyce.A private family inurnment will be at Winterset Cemetery south of Gorham, Kansas. &nbsp;The family suggests memorials to the Gorham Community Church or Winterset Cemetery Fund made payable to the organization in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via email to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left by guestbook at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;

Floyd F. Truan

Richard Charles Rippe, 79, of Ludell, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022, 
at Rawlins County Medical Center in Atwood, KS, as a result of an ATV 
accident near his farm in rural Rawlins County. He was born December 10,
 1942, in Oberlin, KS, to Edwin and Verneda (Schmid) Rippe. 
He attended the Ludell Grade School through 6th grade and Sacred Heart 
Parochial School in Atwood until high school. He graduated from Atwood 
High School in 1960. During high school, he enjoyed wrestling and he 
spent many years playing softball for the Ludell town team following 
graduation. There was rarely a time that he wasn’t smiling and being 
ornery. 
On December 1, 1973, he married Theresa (Sattler) Rippe at St. Mary’s 
Assumption Catholic Church in Herndon, KS and they enjoyed 48 years 
together. He farmed and ranched with his family on the Rippe Homestead 
for his entire life. He loved working with cattle and seeing the baby 
calves running around in the spring. Teasing and loving on his 
grandchildren was his greatest joy. He would always chuckle when he 
found blocks, toys, and even the tv remote in his cowboy boots that the 
grandkids had hid there to tease him back. His hobbies included reading,
 playing cards, and watching sports and old westerns. Each week he 
looked forward to visiting with his after-church coffee group. Nothing 
was more important to him than his family and friends. He would do 
anything for anyone. 
He was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Atwood and 
St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church in Herndon. He was an active 
member, serving on Parish Council and proud to be a Eucharistic 
Minister. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, where he 
previously served as Grand Knight and was honored to have his family 
receive the Knights of Columbus Family of the Year Award. He served for 
many years on the Herndon School Board, Rawlins County Extension Board, 
and Atwood Hospital Foundation Board. 
Richard was preceded in death by his parents and his in-laws, Clarence 
(Kayo) Sattler and Stella (Niemeth) Sattler; brothers, Clarence Rippe 
and Ronald Rippe; sisters-in-law, Emmaline Rippe, Lois (Sattler) Solko, 
Carol Sattler, and Linda Sattler; brother-in-law George Cardinal, 
daughter-in-law, Alicia (Burkhalter) Rippe; Nephews, Kenon Rippe and 
Brad Rippe. 
He is survived by his loving wife Theresa, of the home; children, Kevin 
(Megan) Rippe, of Ludell, KS; Timothy (Lindsey) Rippe of Ludell, KS; 
Brenda (Aaron) Schilde of Atwood, KS; Rodney (Katelynn) Rippe of Hays, 
KS; 14 grandchildren; Lillian Rippe, Michaela Rippe, Allison Rippe, 
Kimberly Rippe, Connor Rippe, Wyatt Rippe, Levi Rippe, Trevor Rippe, 
Addison Schilde, Grayson Schilde, Jackson Schilde, Paxton Rippe, Lawson 
Rippe and Baby Rippe on the way; Brothers, Robert Rippe of Las Vegas, 
NV, Victor Rippe of Mesquite, NV, Edgar Rippe of Las Vegas, NV, and 
Clifford Rippe of Lenexa, KS; Sister, Carolyn Glaves of Gilbert, 
Arizona; and many beloved nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 
Visitation will be at Baalmann Mortuary in Atwood on Friday, January 14,
 2022, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service and Rosary at 7:00 
p.m. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Atwood. Burial will be at Mount Calvary 
Catholic Cemetery in Atwood. Memorials may be made to the Richard C. 
Rippe Memorial Fund 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 Charles Rippe, 79, of Ludell, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022, 
at Rawlins County Medical Center in Atwood, KS, as a result of an ATV 
accident near his farm in rural Rawlins County. He was born December 10,
 1942, in Oberlin, KS, to Edwin and Verneda (Schmid) Rippe. 
He attended the Ludell Grade School through 6th grade and Sacred Heart 
Parochial School in Atwood until high school. He graduated from Atwood 
High School in 1960. During high school, he enjoyed wrestling and he 
spent many years playing softball for the Ludell town team following 
graduation. There was rarely a time that he wasn’t smiling and being 
ornery. 
On December 1, 1973, he married Theresa (Sattler) Rippe at St. Mary’s 
Assumption Catholic Church in Herndon, KS and they enjoyed 48 years 
together. He farmed and ranched with his family on the Rippe Homestead 
for his entire life. He loved working with cattle and seeing the baby 
calves running around in the spring. Teasing and loving on his 
grandchildren was his greatest joy. He would always chuckle when he 
found blocks, toys, and even the tv remote in his cowboy boots that the 
grandkids had hid there to tease him back. His hobbies included reading,
 playing cards, and watching sports and old westerns. Each week he 
looked forward to visiting with his after-church coffee group. Nothing 
was more important to him than his family and friends. He would do 
anything for anyone. 
He was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Atwood and 
St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church in Herndon. He was an active 
member, serving on Parish Council and proud to be a Eucharistic 
Minister. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, where he 
previously served as Grand Knight and was honored to have his family 
receive the Knights of Columbus Family of the Year Award. He served for 
many years on the Herndon School Board, Rawlins County Extension Board, 
and Atwood Hospital Foundation Board. 
Richard was preceded in death by his parents and his in-laws, Clarence 
(Kayo) Sattler and Stella (Niemeth) Sattler; brothers, Clarence Rippe 
and Ronald Rippe; sisters-in-law, Emmaline Rippe, Lois (Sattler) Solko, 
Carol Sattler, and Linda Sattler; brother-in-law George Cardinal, 
daughter-in-law, Alicia (Burkhalter) Rippe; Nephews, Kenon Rippe and 
Brad Rippe. 
He is survived by his loving wife Theresa, of the home; children, Kevin 
(Megan) Rippe, of Ludell, KS; Timothy (Lindsey) Rippe of Ludell, KS; 
Brenda (Aaron) Schilde of Atwood, KS; Rodney (Katelynn) Rippe of Hays, 
KS; 14 grandchildren; Lillian Rippe, Michaela Rippe, Allison Rippe, 
Kimberly Rippe, Connor Rippe, Wyatt Rippe, Levi Rippe, Trevor Rippe, 
Addison Schilde, Grayson Schilde, Jackson Schilde, Paxton Rippe, Lawson 
Rippe and Baby Rippe on the way; Brothers, Robert Rippe of Las Vegas, 
NV, Victor Rippe of Mesquite, NV, Edgar Rippe of Las Vegas, NV, and 
Clifford Rippe of Lenexa, KS; Sister, Carolyn Glaves of Gilbert, 
Arizona; and many beloved nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 
Visitation will be at Baalmann Mortuary in Atwood on Friday, January 14,
 2022, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service and Rosary at 7:00 
p.m. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Atwood. Burial will be at Mount Calvary 
Catholic Cemetery in Atwood. Memorials may be made to the Richard C. 
Rippe Memorial Fund 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 Charles Rippe

Sonja S. Strecker, 71, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita.

She was born April 10, 1950, in Dodge City, the daughter of Robert and
 Blanche (Simmons) Sanko.&nbsp; She graduated from Spearville High School and
 then later in life returned to college and achieved her RN Nursing 
Degree from Dodge City Community College in 1991.&nbsp; She was a lifetime 
Spearville resident and started her career as a Registered Nurse at the 
Spearville Hospital until it closed at which time she became the 
Director of Nursing at Hodgeman County Longterm Care in Jetmore for 10 
years.&nbsp; She then worked for Hospice of the Prairie in Dodge City until 
her retirement.&nbsp; On June 29, 1968, she married Norbert Strecker at St. 
John the Baptist Church in Spearville and then proudly worked along side
 him taking care of the farm, while raising their 4 daughters.

She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church where she sang in the
 Christmas Choir.&nbsp; She was also a member of the St. Mary’s Heritage 
Foundation.&nbsp; She enjoyed ceramics and enjoyed spending time with family,
 especially camping and vacationing with them.

Survivors include: her husband of 53 years, Norbert; their 4 
daughters, Stacey Nuss and husband Jarvis, Jetmore, Paula Schneweis and 
husband Alan, Dodge City, Pamela Strecker and husband Joe Davis, Bucklin
 and Nikki Cossman and husband Michael, Jetmore; 2 brothers, Don Sanko 
and wife Linda, Cedar Bluff, Mark Sanko and wife Patty, Spearville; 
sister, Conny Heiland and husband Tom, Jamestown, Missouri; 21 
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant sister, Dianna 
Kay Sanko, a son-in-law, Rock Strecker and a granddaughter-in-law, 
Taylor Stein.

Vigil service will be at 7:00 pm Sunday, January 16, 2022, at St. John
 the Baptist Church, Spearville.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am 
Monday, January 17, 2022, at the church with Fr. John Forkuoh presiding.&nbsp;
 Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery, Spearville.&nbsp; There will be no 
public viewing, cremation has taken place.

The family suggests memorials to Hospice of the Prairie or St. Mary’s
 Heritage Foundation both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

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 </figure>Sonja S. Strecker, 71, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita.She was born April 10, 1950, in Dodge City, the daughter of Robert and
 Blanche (Simmons) Sanko.&nbsp; She graduated from Spearville High School and
 then later in life returned to college and achieved her RN Nursing 
Degree from Dodge City Community College in 1991.&nbsp; She was a lifetime 
Spearville resident and started her career as a Registered Nurse at the 
Spearville Hospital until it closed at which time she became the 
Director of Nursing at Hodgeman County Longterm Care in Jetmore for 10 
years.&nbsp; She then worked for Hospice of the Prairie in Dodge City until 
her retirement.&nbsp; On June 29, 1968, she married Norbert Strecker at St. 
John the Baptist Church in Spearville and then proudly worked along side
 him taking care of the farm, while raising their 4 daughters.She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church where she sang in the
 Christmas Choir.&nbsp; She was also a member of the St. Mary’s Heritage 
Foundation.&nbsp; She enjoyed ceramics and enjoyed spending time with family,
 especially camping and vacationing with them.Survivors include: her husband of 53 years, Norbert; their 4 
daughters, Stacey Nuss and husband Jarvis, Jetmore, Paula Schneweis and 
husband Alan, Dodge City, Pamela Strecker and husband Joe Davis, Bucklin
 and Nikki Cossman and husband Michael, Jetmore; 2 brothers, Don Sanko 
and wife Linda, Cedar Bluff, Mark Sanko and wife Patty, Spearville; 
sister, Conny Heiland and husband Tom, Jamestown, Missouri; 21 
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant sister, Dianna 
Kay Sanko, a son-in-law, Rock Strecker and a granddaughter-in-law, 
Taylor Stein.Vigil service will be at 7:00 pm Sunday, January 16, 2022, at St. John
 the Baptist Church, Spearville.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am 
Monday, January 17, 2022, at the church with Fr. John Forkuoh presiding.&nbsp;
 Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery, Spearville.&nbsp; There will be no 
public viewing, cremation has taken place.The family suggests memorials to Hospice of the Prairie or St. Mary’s
 Heritage Foundation both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

Sonja S. Strecker

Keaneu Dustin Chad Depe, 23, of Denver, CO, died January 10, 2022. He 
was born August 3, 1998, in Denver, CO, to Juanita Swiftwater and 
Russell Depe. When Dustin was two years old, he moved to Colby, KS. At a
 young age he liked to play soccer and loved helping his grandpa Carroll
 with the chores around the farm. 

He loved the outdoors, going hunting 
and fishing was always a big adventure for him. His father would take 
him to the mountains in Colorado, where they would pan for gold and 
fish. Dustin was active in the boy scouts and earned several patches. He
 participated in football and track in high school. On December 12, 
2018, he graduated from high school. Dustin was a big help, with his 
knowledge of Boy Scouts, to his grandmother Marj, while she was writing 
her book, Secrets of Roberts Mountain. Dustin was very proud and loved 
his Oglala Lakota indigenous heritage. 
Going before him in death was his grandmother, Marjorie Brown. 
Those left to mourn his passing are his mother Juanita, of Chadron, NE; 
father, Russell (Linda), of Colby, KS; grandparents, Carroll and Rita 
Depe, of Colby, James Brown, of Colby, Sara Bass, Diana Perez and Alvin 
and Sonny Gray Grass; brothers, Christian Brings Him Back, BJ-II Brings 
Him Back, Adrieano Brings Him Back, Tyler Swiftwater, Sebastien Water 
and Aaron (Ashley) Schriner and family; sisters, Natasha Swiftwater and 
Kimimila Swiftwater; aunts and uncles, Chad (Stacy) Depe, Barbara (Alan)
 Jones, Joanna Swiftwater, Cheraton Bass, Diedra Bass and Galveston Bass
 and a multitude of nieces and nephews. 
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2022,
 at the Berean Church, Colby, KS. Memorials may be made to the High 
Point Advocacy and Resource Center 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>Keaneu Dustin Chad Depe, 23, of Denver, CO, died January 10, 2022. He 
was born August 3, 1998, in Denver, CO, to Juanita Swiftwater and 
Russell Depe. When Dustin was two years old, he moved to Colby, KS. At a
 young age he liked to play soccer and loved helping his grandpa Carroll
 with the chores around the farm. He loved the outdoors, going hunting 
and fishing was always a big adventure for him. His father would take 
him to the mountains in Colorado, where they would pan for gold and 
fish. Dustin was active in the boy scouts and earned several patches. He
 participated in football and track in high school. On December 12, 
2018, he graduated from high school. Dustin was a big help, with his 
knowledge of Boy Scouts, to his grandmother Marj, while she was writing 
her book, Secrets of Roberts Mountain. Dustin was very proud and loved 
his Oglala Lakota indigenous heritage. 
Going before him in death was his grandmother, Marjorie Brown. 
Those left to mourn his passing are his mother Juanita, of Chadron, NE; 
father, Russell (Linda), of Colby, KS; grandparents, Carroll and Rita 
Depe, of Colby, James Brown, of Colby, Sara Bass, Diana Perez and Alvin 
and Sonny Gray Grass; brothers, Christian Brings Him Back, BJ-II Brings 
Him Back, Adrieano Brings Him Back, Tyler Swiftwater, Sebastien Water 
and Aaron (Ashley) Schriner and family; sisters, Natasha Swiftwater and 
Kimimila Swiftwater; aunts and uncles, Chad (Stacy) Depe, Barbara (Alan)
 Jones, Joanna Swiftwater, Cheraton Bass, Diedra Bass and Galveston Bass
 and a multitude of nieces and nephews. 
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2022,
 at the Berean Church, Colby, KS. Memorials may be made to the High 
Point Advocacy and Resource Center 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;

Keaneu Dustin Chad Depe

Rhea Jean Schartz, 62, passed away on January 12, 2022, at St. 
Catherine Hospital, Garden City, Kansas. She was born on October 26, 
1959, at Great Bend, Kansas, to Robert Eugene &amp; Dora Jean (Smith) 
Applegate. Rhea married Kevin Schartz December 17, 1977, at Great Bend, 
Kansas.&nbsp;

A lifetime area resident, she worked for St. Joseph Catholic School 
as a cook for 18 years. Rhea enjoyed playing the lottery and casinos, 
specifically slots. She loved the school children, holidays especially 
the family time that came with them, and spoiling her grandkids.

Rhea is survived by her husband Kevin Schartz of the home; two sons, 
Aaron (Lindsey) Schartz of Great Bend, Seth (Krystal) Schartz of 
Ellinwood; three brothers: Robert “Lynn” (Noreen) Applegate of Topeka, 
Randy (Diane) Applegate of Hoisington, Ryan (Chawntae) Applegate of 
Hebron, Kent.; and three grandchildren, Avery, Payton, and Parker 
Schartz. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will take place on Sunday, January 16, 2022, from 1:00 to 
8:00 p.m. with a rosary service at 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral 
Home. Funeral service will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 
17, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood with Father 
Terrance Klein presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. 


Memorials can be made to the St. Joseph Catholic School, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Rhea Jean Schartz, 62, passed away on January 12, 2022, at St. 
Catherine Hospital, Garden City, Kansas. She was born on October 26, 
1959, at Great Bend, Kansas, to Robert Eugene &amp; Dora Jean (Smith) 
Applegate. Rhea married Kevin Schartz December 17, 1977, at Great Bend, 
Kansas.&nbsp;A lifetime area resident, she worked for St. Joseph Catholic School 
as a cook for 18 years. Rhea enjoyed playing the lottery and casinos, 
specifically slots. She loved the school children, holidays especially 
the family time that came with them, and spoiling her grandkids.Rhea is survived by her husband Kevin Schartz of the home; two sons, 
Aaron (Lindsey) Schartz of Great Bend, Seth (Krystal) Schartz of 
Ellinwood; three brothers: Robert “Lynn” (Noreen) Applegate of Topeka, 
Randy (Diane) Applegate of Hoisington, Ryan (Chawntae) Applegate of 
Hebron, Kent.; and three grandchildren, Avery, Payton, and Parker 
Schartz. She is preceded in death by her parents.Visitation will take place on Sunday, January 16, 2022, from 1:00 to 
8:00 p.m. with a rosary service at 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral 
Home. Funeral service will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 
17, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood with Father 
Terrance Klein presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. 
Memorials can be made to the St. Joseph Catholic School, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

Rhea Jean Schartz

Curtis W. Syring, 91, of Herington, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022. 
Curtis was born at home September 14, 1930, at Rock Creek in Wabunsee 
County, Kansas, to Herman W. Syring and Alta V. (Kahle) Syring.&nbsp; He grew
 up in Alta Vista, Kansas. He loved learning and wholeheartedly 
participated in all aspects of education during his school years.&nbsp; He 
enjoyed and excelled in all school sports.&nbsp; 

After graduating from Alta 
Vista High School in 1948, Curtis enlisted in the United States Navy 
where he received education as an electrician.&nbsp; He was called back into 
active duty in 1952.&nbsp; During the Korean War, serving as Electrician’s 
Mate on board an LSM Navy ship. He was honorably discharged from the 
Navy in December of 1953.&nbsp;

Over the next few years, Curtis worked in various areas of electric 
and automotive repair, before going to work for the Production Credit 
Association in Council Grove, Kansas.&nbsp; He was promoted to Manager of 
Production Credit in Salina, Kansas in 1966.&nbsp; He continued his career in
 the agricultural loan division of Sunflower Bank as an Assistant Vice 
President in Salina and Russell until his retirement.&nbsp; He continued to 
do agricultural loan inspections for the bank up until two years ago.

Curtis’ father was a fine carpenter and taught him those skills from 
an early age.&nbsp; Curtis blessed his family and friends with many wood 
creations he fashioned in his wood shop.&nbsp; Along with his electrical 
knowledge, he also possessed a self-taught mechanical mind that could 
figure out how to fix just about anything.&nbsp; He always wanted to stay 
active and useful.

Curtis greatly enjoyed and participated in sports his entire life.&nbsp; 
He played baseball for community teams as a young man.&nbsp; He was a 
football and basketball official for many years.&nbsp; His greatest enjoyment
 was found on the golf course.&nbsp; He played golf as often as he possibly 
could for well over 50 years, playing his last round in November of 2019
 when his health began to fail.

In 1952 he married Betty Pykiet from Council Grove.&nbsp; To that marriage
 were born his two children, Randy and Leanne.&nbsp; After that marriage 
ended, he and Peggy Holmes were united in marriage until Peggy passed 
away in 1998. &nbsp;Curtis was introduced to Audrey Lorenz who became his 
dearly beloved and constant companion until Audrey’s death in 2018.

Curtis is survived by his two children, Randy (Susie) of Salina, and 
Leanne Williams (Rich) of Council Grove; and a sister, Virginia Fisher 
of Council Grove.&nbsp; He was blessed with five grandchildren and ten 
great-grandchildren, as well as a nephew and three nieces.

The body was cremated.&nbsp; There will be a celebration of Curtis’s life 
at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 17, 2022, at the Community Christian 
Church, 18 McCardell St, in Council Grove, Kansas, with Reverend Richard
 Williams officiating.

The family suggests that memorials be made to the First Tee Program in Salina, in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

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 </figure>Curtis W. Syring, 91, of Herington, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022. 
Curtis was born at home September 14, 1930, at Rock Creek in Wabunsee 
County, Kansas, to Herman W. Syring and Alta V. (Kahle) Syring.&nbsp; He grew
 up in Alta Vista, Kansas. He loved learning and wholeheartedly 
participated in all aspects of education during his school years.&nbsp; He 
enjoyed and excelled in all school sports.&nbsp; After graduating from Alta 
Vista High School in 1948, Curtis enlisted in the United States Navy 
where he received education as an electrician.&nbsp; He was called back into 
active duty in 1952.&nbsp; During the Korean War, serving as Electrician’s 
Mate on board an LSM Navy ship. He was honorably discharged from the 
Navy in December of 1953.&nbsp;Over the next few years, Curtis worked in various areas of electric 
and automotive repair, before going to work for the Production Credit 
Association in Council Grove, Kansas.&nbsp; He was promoted to Manager of 
Production Credit in Salina, Kansas in 1966.&nbsp; He continued his career in
 the agricultural loan division of Sunflower Bank as an Assistant Vice 
President in Salina and Russell until his retirement.&nbsp; He continued to 
do agricultural loan inspections for the bank up until two years ago.Curtis’ father was a fine carpenter and taught him those skills from 
an early age.&nbsp; Curtis blessed his family and friends with many wood 
creations he fashioned in his wood shop.&nbsp; Along with his electrical 
knowledge, he also possessed a self-taught mechanical mind that could 
figure out how to fix just about anything.&nbsp; He always wanted to stay 
active and useful.Curtis greatly enjoyed and participated in sports his entire life.&nbsp; 
He played baseball for community teams as a young man.&nbsp; He was a 
football and basketball official for many years.&nbsp; His greatest enjoyment
 was found on the golf course.&nbsp; He played golf as often as he possibly 
could for well over 50 years, playing his last round in November of 2019
 when his health began to fail.In 1952 he married Betty Pykiet from Council Grove.&nbsp; To that marriage
 were born his two children, Randy and Leanne.&nbsp; After that marriage 
ended, he and Peggy Holmes were united in marriage until Peggy passed 
away in 1998. &nbsp;Curtis was introduced to Audrey Lorenz who became his 
dearly beloved and constant companion until Audrey’s death in 2018.Curtis is survived by his two children, Randy (Susie) of Salina, and 
Leanne Williams (Rich) of Council Grove; and a sister, Virginia Fisher 
of Council Grove.&nbsp; He was blessed with five grandchildren and ten 
great-grandchildren, as well as a nephew and three nieces.The body was cremated.&nbsp; There will be a celebration of Curtis’s life 
at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 17, 2022, at the Community Christian 
Church, 18 McCardell St, in Council Grove, Kansas, with Reverend Richard
 Williams officiating.The family suggests that memorials be made to the First Tee Program in Salina, in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Curtis W. Syring

Melvin Joe Keller, 77, passed away January 12, 2022&nbsp; at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington.

He was born March 23, 1944 in Larned; the son of William Evertt and 
Sara Glenn Glick Keller.&nbsp; He was born and raised in Larned, then moved 
to California.&nbsp; While in California he worked as a Plumber and a 
Plumbing instructor at USC.&nbsp; He later returned to Larned in 2000, where 
he continued plumbing and worked at the Department of Corrections and 
City of Larned until retirement.

He was of the Christian faith.&nbsp; Was a class of 1962 Larned High 
School graduate, was a Republican, was a member of AMAC and the Veterans
 of Foreign Wars and American Legion, both of Great Bend.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
listening to Sons of Liberty Bradlee Dean, playing computer games and 
spending time with his family, grandkids and great grandkids.

He married Connie V. Baca; she preceded him in death.

Survivors include; daughter, Lurene Keller, Great Bend, a son, Will 
(Kay) Keller, Timken; granddaughter, Heather Keller and great 
granddaughter Anna, Great Bend; granddaughter, Ashley (Donald) Ronck and
 great granddaughters, Gracyn, Zoey and Everly, Great Bend; 
granddaughter, Katie Jo Keller and great grandson Jaymeson, Timken.

He was preceded in death by; his parents, his wife, and a brother, Jon Raymond Keller.

Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday January 17, 2022 at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Troy Miller presiding.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be 1-8 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary. &nbsp;Military honors provided by 
United States Air Force and Larned VFW Post #2271.

Memorials may be given to Great Bend American Legion Post #180 in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Melvin Joe Keller, 77, passed away January 12, 2022&nbsp; at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington.He was born March 23, 1944 in Larned; the son of William Evertt and 
Sara Glenn Glick Keller.&nbsp; He was born and raised in Larned, then moved 
to California.&nbsp; While in California he worked as a Plumber and a 
Plumbing instructor at USC.&nbsp; He later returned to Larned in 2000, where 
he continued plumbing and worked at the Department of Corrections and 
City of Larned until retirement.He was of the Christian faith.&nbsp; Was a class of 1962 Larned High 
School graduate, was a Republican, was a member of AMAC and the Veterans
 of Foreign Wars and American Legion, both of Great Bend.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
listening to Sons of Liberty Bradlee Dean, playing computer games and 
spending time with his family, grandkids and great grandkids.He married Connie V. Baca; she preceded him in death.Survivors include; daughter, Lurene Keller, Great Bend, a son, Will 
(Kay) Keller, Timken; granddaughter, Heather Keller and great 
granddaughter Anna, Great Bend; granddaughter, Ashley (Donald) Ronck and
 great granddaughters, Gracyn, Zoey and Everly, Great Bend; 
granddaughter, Katie Jo Keller and great grandson Jaymeson, Timken.He was preceded in death by; his parents, his wife, and a brother, Jon Raymond Keller.Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday January 17, 2022 at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Troy Miller presiding.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be 1-8 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary. &nbsp;Military honors provided by 
United States Air Force and Larned VFW Post #2271.Memorials may be given to Great Bend American Legion Post #180 in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

Melvin Joe Keller

William J. “Bill” Stoss Jr. passed away January 12, 2022, at Azria 
Health in Great Bend. He was born on August 20, 1927, in Great Bend, the
 son of William and Marie (Pundsack) Stoss. He married Dorothy Oberle on
 May 16, 1956, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Bushton.

He graduated from Great Bend High School in 1945. Bill then entered 
the Army, serving from 1951-1953 during the Korean War and was stationed
 in Korea and Japan. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. 
Patrick Catholic Church and a 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus. 
Bill was a farmer and stockman and had previously worked for the Natural
 Gas Pipeline of America and as a reporter for the ASCS office.

Survivors include, his wife Dorothy Stoss of the home; two sons, 
Larry (Brenda) Stoss of Salina and Daryl (Susan Stambaugh) Stoss of 
Great Bend; four daughters, Debra (Daryl) Dreiling of Gardner, Carol 
(Wayne) Prather of Sterling, Shirley (LeRoy) Maneth of Andover, and 
Linda (Lance) Champlin of Concordia; fifteen grandchildren and seven 
great grandchildren, Ryan (Carly) Dreiling and their daughters Allison 
and Savannah, Jarrod (Nikki) Dreiling and their daughter Ava, Grant 
(Jennifer) Dreiling and their daughters Olivia and Adaline, Mallory 
(Ben) Gaeth and their sons Mark and Luke, Janel (Trevor) Bhattacharya, 
Keaton (Michaella) Prather, Sarah (Zach) Alley, Marie Stoss, Luke Stoss,
 Stephanie (Nick) Wade, Tyler (Shelby) Maneth, Nicole Maneth, Rachel 
Maneth, Trae Champlin and Bailey Champlin;&nbsp; two sisters, Alberta Bahr of
 Andover and Lois (Gerald) Mauler of Great Bend and a sister in law, 
Esther Stoss of Hutchinson. He was preceded in death by his parents; a 
grandson, Garrett Dreiling; his brother, Marvin Stoss; and a brother in 
law, Bernard Bahr.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 18, 
2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with a Vigil service and Knights of 
Columbus rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 
10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church 
with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend 
Cemetery. 

Memorials have been designated to Prince of Peace Parish or 
the Parkinson’s Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>William J. “Bill” Stoss Jr. passed away January 12, 2022, at Azria 
Health in Great Bend. He was born on August 20, 1927, in Great Bend, the
 son of William and Marie (Pundsack) Stoss. He married Dorothy Oberle on
 May 16, 1956, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Bushton.He graduated from Great Bend High School in 1945. Bill then entered 
the Army, serving from 1951-1953 during the Korean War and was stationed
 in Korea and Japan. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. 
Patrick Catholic Church and a 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus. 
Bill was a farmer and stockman and had previously worked for the Natural
 Gas Pipeline of America and as a reporter for the ASCS office.Survivors include, his wife Dorothy Stoss of the home; two sons, 
Larry (Brenda) Stoss of Salina and Daryl (Susan Stambaugh) Stoss of 
Great Bend; four daughters, Debra (Daryl) Dreiling of Gardner, Carol 
(Wayne) Prather of Sterling, Shirley (LeRoy) Maneth of Andover, and 
Linda (Lance) Champlin of Concordia; fifteen grandchildren and seven 
great grandchildren, Ryan (Carly) Dreiling and their daughters Allison 
and Savannah, Jarrod (Nikki) Dreiling and their daughter Ava, Grant 
(Jennifer) Dreiling and their daughters Olivia and Adaline, Mallory 
(Ben) Gaeth and their sons Mark and Luke, Janel (Trevor) Bhattacharya, 
Keaton (Michaella) Prather, Sarah (Zach) Alley, Marie Stoss, Luke Stoss,
 Stephanie (Nick) Wade, Tyler (Shelby) Maneth, Nicole Maneth, Rachel 
Maneth, Trae Champlin and Bailey Champlin;&nbsp; two sisters, Alberta Bahr of
 Andover and Lois (Gerald) Mauler of Great Bend and a sister in law, 
Esther Stoss of Hutchinson. He was preceded in death by his parents; a 
grandson, Garrett Dreiling; his brother, Marvin Stoss; and a brother in 
law, Bernard Bahr.Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 18, 
2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with a Vigil service and Knights of 
Columbus rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 
10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church 
with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend 
Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Prince of Peace Parish or 
the Parkinson’s Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

William J. 'Bill' Stoss Jr.

Henry L. “Hank” Geist, 69, Hays, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Morningside Place in Overland Park.

He was born September 18, 1952 in Hays,
 the son of Joseph and Virginia (Klaus) Geist.&nbsp; He was a 1971 graduate 
of Hays High School.&nbsp; On October 6, 1978 he was united in marriage to 
Susan Weber in Hays.&nbsp; He worked for many years at Hi-Plains Alignment 
with his dad.&nbsp; After semi-retiring, he picked up cars for Hays 
dealerships and worked a couple of summers for the city of Hays watering
 newly planted trees and mowing at the Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex.&nbsp; 
He was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church and enjoyed 
fishing, boating, and camping.&nbsp; Henry took great pride in teaching young
 people to ski and was always willing to help family, neighbors, and 
friends.&nbsp; He could fix anything and was knowledgeable in building, 
plumbing, electrical, and cars.&nbsp; Henry never knew a stranger, could talk
 to anybody, and loved to visit.

Survivors include his wife Susan of 
Hays, son: Michael Schmidtberger and wife Marcey of Walker, two 
daughters: Sarah Thomason and husband Jared of Olathe and Amber Zeman of
 Wichita, a brother: Joe Geist, Jr. of Hays, a sister: Nancy Seib and 
husband Mike of Hays, seven grandchildren: Taylor Schmidtberger, Cole 
Schmidtberger, Kiley (Schmidtberger) Beagley and husband Braden, Gavin 
Thomason, Ashlyn Thomason, Layton Zeman and Layla Zeman, and a great 
grandchild due in July.

He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew Christopher Geist.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic
 Church with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in 
St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until
 8:00 on Tuesday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 9:00 am 
until service time on Wednesday at the church.&nbsp; A vigil service and 
rosary will be at 6:30 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are
 suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or to St. Nicholas of Myra 
Catholic Church.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Henry may be shared with 
the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Henry L. “Hank” Geist, 69, Hays, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Morningside Place in Overland Park.He was born September 18, 1952 in Hays,
 the son of Joseph and Virginia (Klaus) Geist.&nbsp; He was a 1971 graduate 
of Hays High School.&nbsp; On October 6, 1978 he was united in marriage to 
Susan Weber in Hays.&nbsp; He worked for many years at Hi-Plains Alignment 
with his dad.&nbsp; After semi-retiring, he picked up cars for Hays 
dealerships and worked a couple of summers for the city of Hays watering
 newly planted trees and mowing at the Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex.&nbsp; 
He was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church and enjoyed 
fishing, boating, and camping.&nbsp; Henry took great pride in teaching young
 people to ski and was always willing to help family, neighbors, and 
friends.&nbsp; He could fix anything and was knowledgeable in building, 
plumbing, electrical, and cars.&nbsp; Henry never knew a stranger, could talk
 to anybody, and loved to visit.Survivors include his wife Susan of 
Hays, son: Michael Schmidtberger and wife Marcey of Walker, two 
daughters: Sarah Thomason and husband Jared of Olathe and Amber Zeman of
 Wichita, a brother: Joe Geist, Jr. of Hays, a sister: Nancy Seib and 
husband Mike of Hays, seven grandchildren: Taylor Schmidtberger, Cole 
Schmidtberger, Kiley (Schmidtberger) Beagley and husband Braden, Gavin 
Thomason, Ashlyn Thomason, Layton Zeman and Layla Zeman, and a great 
grandchild due in July.He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew Christopher Geist.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic
 Church with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in 
St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until
 8:00 on Tuesday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 9:00 am 
until service time on Wednesday at the church.&nbsp; A vigil service and 
rosary will be at 6:30 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are
 suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or to St. Nicholas of Myra 
Catholic Church.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Henry may be shared with 
the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Henry L. 'Hank' Geist

On Tuesday, January 11, 2022, the Trantham family said goodbye to 
their hero as Thomas R. Trantham, age 75, joined his parents (K.R. &amp;
 Agnes Trantham), brother (Darrell Trantham) and sisters (Karen Brown 
and Kathy Lacey).

Born on April 23, 1946, at his family’s farm near Sharon, Kansas, Tom
 attended and graduated from Sharon High School before joining the 
National Guard Reserves.&nbsp; Tom later met his great love, Cecelia Kimball 
and they were united in marriage in 1967 and moved to Great Bend in 
1972.&nbsp; Tom loved hunting, fishing, helping the neighbor farmers and 
sports, which you would see him in the stand cheering even after his 
children graduated, but his most precious memories were those spent with
 his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Tom was a true friend to many as he never knew a stranger and was 
always willing to go out of his way to help anyone in need.&nbsp; Over the 
years, many miles were traveled watching his children, grandchildren and
 great-grandchildren play sports.&nbsp; He always had words of advice such 
as, “If you can’t do it by midnight, you don’t need to do it”, or “If 
you don’t go 6 blocks out the way, it’s not an adventure.”

Tom will be dearly missed by his wife Cecelia Trantham, along with 
his sons, Dennis (Rose) Trantham, Timmy Trantham, a daughter, Michelle 
(Willy) Barber, grandsons, Tyler (Mika) Trantham, Travis Trantham, 
granddaughters, Anna (Rex) Hammer, Elizabeth Barber, Brittnee Barber and
 Skylar Trantham,&nbsp; great grandchildren, Blaine Leon, Salena, Keaston and
 Morgan Isern, and Thomas Trantham, many brother-in-laws and 
sister-in-laws, many nieces and nephews, as well as the many other 
people whose life he touched over the years and knew him as Papa Tom.

Per Tom’s wishes, cremation has taken place and the family will have a
 celebration of life service on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.
 with Pastor Victor Link presiding.&nbsp;&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are 
suggested to funeral expense, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>On Tuesday, January 11, 2022, the Trantham family said goodbye to 
their hero as Thomas R. Trantham, age 75, joined his parents (K.R. &amp;
 Agnes Trantham), brother (Darrell Trantham) and sisters (Karen Brown 
and Kathy Lacey).Born on April 23, 1946, at his family’s farm near Sharon, Kansas, Tom
 attended and graduated from Sharon High School before joining the 
National Guard Reserves.&nbsp; Tom later met his great love, Cecelia Kimball 
and they were united in marriage in 1967 and moved to Great Bend in 
1972.&nbsp; Tom loved hunting, fishing, helping the neighbor farmers and 
sports, which you would see him in the stand cheering even after his 
children graduated, but his most precious memories were those spent with
 his grandchildren and great grandchildren.Tom was a true friend to many as he never knew a stranger and was 
always willing to go out of his way to help anyone in need.&nbsp; Over the 
years, many miles were traveled watching his children, grandchildren and
 great-grandchildren play sports.&nbsp; He always had words of advice such 
as, “If you can’t do it by midnight, you don’t need to do it”, or “If 
you don’t go 6 blocks out the way, it’s not an adventure.”Tom will be dearly missed by his wife Cecelia Trantham, along with 
his sons, Dennis (Rose) Trantham, Timmy Trantham, a daughter, Michelle 
(Willy) Barber, grandsons, Tyler (Mika) Trantham, Travis Trantham, 
granddaughters, Anna (Rex) Hammer, Elizabeth Barber, Brittnee Barber and
 Skylar Trantham,&nbsp; great grandchildren, Blaine Leon, Salena, Keaston and
 Morgan Isern, and Thomas Trantham, many brother-in-laws and 
sister-in-laws, many nieces and nephews, as well as the many other 
people whose life he touched over the years and knew him as Papa Tom.Per Tom’s wishes, cremation has taken place and the family will have a
 celebration of life service on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.
 with Pastor Victor Link presiding.&nbsp;&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are 
suggested to funeral expense, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Thomas R. Trantham

Donna Jean Phillips, age 78, of Manhattan, died January 9, 2022, at Meadowlark Hills – Stolzer House. 
 She was born June 22, 1943, in Dodge City, Kansas, the daughter of Ward and Edna (Beard) Sims. 
 Donna graduated from Hays High School in Hays, KS. 
 She married Stanley Vincent Irvin in Hays. They later divorced. She 
married Alan Lee Phillips on June 10,1972, in Lincoln, Nebraska. 
 While visiting the Phillips Family farm pasture near Olsburg, KS, in 
the early 1970’s, she and Alan became inspired and decided their life 
mission would be to form a retreat at that location. In 1974, they 
founded the Living Water Ranch Retreat and Conference Center. This 
God-inspired retreat became a beloved location, not only to area 
residents but to countless others who came for rest, relaxation, 
business, pleasure or simply to get away from life’s distractions. 
 Alan preceded Donna in death on January 8, 2018. 
 Survivors include her two sons: Mark Irvin and his wife Rafeala of 
Germany, and Mike Irvin and his wife Lisa of Olsburg; seven 
grandchildren: Blessed, Melissa, Crystal, Jeremy, Braden, Jaron and 
Machella; numerous great-grandchildren: and three sisters: Linda North 
of Hays, KS, Cindy Schwartz of Breckenridge, CO, and Janet Sims of 
Lenexa, KS. 
 The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday, January
 17th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. Private family 
services will be held at a later date. 
 Online condolences may be left for the family by clicking on "Send Condolences" on this page. 
 In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial 
contributions may be made to either the Living Water Ranch or the Flint 
Hills Foster Teen Camps. Contributions may be left in care of the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS
 66502.

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 </figure>Donna Jean Phillips, age 78, of Manhattan, died January 9, 2022, at Meadowlark Hills – Stolzer House. 
 She was born June 22, 1943, in Dodge City, Kansas, the daughter of Ward and Edna (Beard) Sims. 
 Donna graduated from Hays High School in Hays, KS. 
 She married Stanley Vincent Irvin in Hays. They later divorced. She 
married Alan Lee Phillips on June 10,1972, in Lincoln, Nebraska. 
 While visiting the Phillips Family farm pasture near Olsburg, KS, in 
the early 1970’s, she and Alan became inspired and decided their life 
mission would be to form a retreat at that location. In 1974, they 
founded the Living Water Ranch Retreat and Conference Center. This 
God-inspired retreat became a beloved location, not only to area 
residents but to countless others who came for rest, relaxation, 
business, pleasure or simply to get away from life’s distractions. 
 Alan preceded Donna in death on January 8, 2018. 
 Survivors include her two sons: Mark Irvin and his wife Rafeala of 
Germany, and Mike Irvin and his wife Lisa of Olsburg; seven 
grandchildren: Blessed, Melissa, Crystal, Jeremy, Braden, Jaron and 
Machella; numerous great-grandchildren: and three sisters: Linda North 
of Hays, KS, Cindy Schwartz of Breckenridge, CO, and Janet Sims of 
Lenexa, KS. 
 The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday, January
 17th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. Private family 
services will be held at a later date. 
 Online condolences may be left for the family by clicking on "Send Condolences" on this page. 
 In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial 
contributions may be made to either the Living Water Ranch or the Flint 
Hills Foster Teen Camps. Contributions may be left in care of the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS
 66502.

Donna Jean Phillips

Ronald N. Haney, age 85, joined his mother and father in heaven on 
Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Leisure Homestead in Stafford, KS. Ronald
 was born on September 20, 1936, in Hutchinson, KS, the son of Phillip 
and Lenora Cole Haney. Ron grew up in Stafford County moving to Colby, 
Ks when he was 10 developing a love of sports.

During junior high and high school, Ron played all sports Colby had 
to offer.&nbsp; He played football while in college at K-State, with his 
senior year at Fort Hays State. Ron graduated from Fort Hays with a 
double major in Biology and health and recreation. Ron and Ramona Cayton
 met on the Fort Hays Campus. Ramona needed a ride back to Thomas County
 and a year later on August 3, 1958, they were married in Colby, Kansas.

After college, he taught school and coached various sports for 12 
years. He taught at Herndon, Selden, Sharon Springs, and Brewster.&nbsp; In 
1972 Ron and their family moved to Garden City, KS where he worked for 
Lee construction. He continued his love for sports by being an avid GCCC
 Bronc Buster fan. He encouraged all his children to try their hardest 
and give all sports a chance.&nbsp; His passion for creating beautiful works 
of art out of wood led him to be a life member of the Wood Carvers of 
America group and created a new position at Lee Construction as a 
pattern maker. Later working as a chief pattern maker for AcraPlant.

Along with sports and wood carving, animals were a lifelong passion. 
Ron spent many years with the Garden City Kennel Club.&nbsp; His retirement 
was used driving for Kansas SRS, taking patients all over the state.

Ron spent his final evening watching his grandson coach the Stafford 
High School boys’ basketball teams’ victory over the Pretty Prairie 
boys. His grandparents and family lived in Pretty Prairie most of their 
lives. We are comforted by the thought that his last night was spent 
enjoying sports and family.

Ron is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ramona Haney of Garden City.
 Son, Rod Haney, and wife Jeanette of Burden, Ks. 3 daughters, Renee and
 husband Rex Slover of Murphy, Tx. Rochelle and husband JC Smith of 
Stafford, Ks and RaDonna Perrin of Queen City, TX. 13 grandchildren, and
 13 great-grandchildren.

He is proceeded in death by his parents Phil and Lenora Haney, grandson Ryan Haney and son-in-law Ken Perrin.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 15, 
2022,&nbsp;at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Garden City, Kansas.&nbsp; Memorial
 services will be Live-streamed at www.priceandsons.com.

Private family inurnment will be in the Beulah Cemetery in Colby, Kansas at a later date.

Memorials In Lieu of Flowers may be written to the Finney County 
Historical Society in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 620 N. Main
 Street, Garden City, Kansas, 67846.

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 </figure>Ronald N. Haney, age 85, joined his mother and father in heaven on 
Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Leisure Homestead in Stafford, KS. Ronald
 was born on September 20, 1936, in Hutchinson, KS, the son of Phillip 
and Lenora Cole Haney. Ron grew up in Stafford County moving to Colby, 
Ks when he was 10 developing a love of sports.During junior high and high school, Ron played all sports Colby had 
to offer.&nbsp; He played football while in college at K-State, with his 
senior year at Fort Hays State. Ron graduated from Fort Hays with a 
double major in Biology and health and recreation. Ron and Ramona Cayton
 met on the Fort Hays Campus. Ramona needed a ride back to Thomas County
 and a year later on August 3, 1958, they were married in Colby, Kansas.After college, he taught school and coached various sports for 12 
years. He taught at Herndon, Selden, Sharon Springs, and Brewster.&nbsp; In 
1972 Ron and their family moved to Garden City, KS where he worked for 
Lee construction. He continued his love for sports by being an avid GCCC
 Bronc Buster fan. He encouraged all his children to try their hardest 
and give all sports a chance.&nbsp; His passion for creating beautiful works 
of art out of wood led him to be a life member of the Wood Carvers of 
America group and created a new position at Lee Construction as a 
pattern maker. Later working as a chief pattern maker for AcraPlant.Along with sports and wood carving, animals were a lifelong passion. 
Ron spent many years with the Garden City Kennel Club.&nbsp; His retirement 
was used driving for Kansas SRS, taking patients all over the state.Ron spent his final evening watching his grandson coach the Stafford 
High School boys’ basketball teams’ victory over the Pretty Prairie 
boys. His grandparents and family lived in Pretty Prairie most of their 
lives. We are comforted by the thought that his last night was spent 
enjoying sports and family.Ron is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ramona Haney of Garden City.
 Son, Rod Haney, and wife Jeanette of Burden, Ks. 3 daughters, Renee and
 husband Rex Slover of Murphy, Tx. Rochelle and husband JC Smith of 
Stafford, Ks and RaDonna Perrin of Queen City, TX. 13 grandchildren, and
 13 great-grandchildren.He is proceeded in death by his parents Phil and Lenora Haney, grandson Ryan Haney and son-in-law Ken Perrin.Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 15, 
2022,&nbsp;at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Garden City, Kansas.&nbsp; Memorial
 services will be Live-streamed at www.priceandsons.com.Private family inurnment will be in the Beulah Cemetery in Colby, Kansas at a later date.There will be no calling times.Memorials In Lieu of Flowers may be written to the Finney County 
Historical Society in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 620 N. Main
 Street, Garden City, Kansas, 67846.

Ronald N. Haney

Robert Joseph “Bob” Litson, 73, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

Bob was born July 24, 1948, in Quinter, Kansas, the son of Ralph 
Wayne and Maxine (Mendenhall) Litson.&nbsp; He was a resident of La Crosse, 
Kansas, for 42 years, moving from Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; Bob was a 1966 
graduate of Gove High School, Gove, Kansas, and a 1968 graduate of Brown
 Mackie College, Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; He was employed for 11 years by 
Dechant &amp; Taylor, La Crosse, Kansas, before his retirement.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, a 
life member of Rush County VFW Post 3147; and a member of Walnut City 
Masonic Lodge #215, Rush Center, Kansas.&nbsp; He also crafted the belt 
buckles for the McCracken Rodeo every year since the rodeo’s very first 
year.

Bob was a United States Air Force veteran serving in Vietnam from 
1969 to 1970, where he was awarded the Bronze Star for Bravery.

On October 27, 1968, he married Merlynn O. “Lynn” Brack at the United Methodist Church, Hoisington, Kansas.

Survivors include:&nbsp; his wife, Merlynn “Lynn” Litson, La Crosse, 
Kansas; his daughter, Rachelle Hartwich (Brent), Shawnee, Kansas; his 
grandson, Tyler Hartwich, Shawnee, Kansas; and his granddaughter, Reese 
Hartwich, Shawnee, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Ron Litson, and Larry Litson.

Visitation will be Friday, January 21, 2022, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 
P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family 
receiving friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Church visitation will be Saturday, January 22, 2022, from 9:30 A.M. 
to 10:30 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

Memorial service will be Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. at
 the&nbsp; United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Scott 
Tempero officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, 
La Crosse, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the 
Rush County EMT’s, or the McCracken Rodeo, McCracken, Kansas, or the 
United Methodist Church, La Crosse, 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>Robert Joseph “Bob” Litson, 73, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.Bob was born July 24, 1948, in Quinter, Kansas, the son of Ralph 
Wayne and Maxine (Mendenhall) Litson.&nbsp; He was a resident of La Crosse, 
Kansas, for 42 years, moving from Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; Bob was a 1966 
graduate of Gove High School, Gove, Kansas, and a 1968 graduate of Brown
 Mackie College, Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; He was employed for 11 years by 
Dechant &amp; Taylor, La Crosse, Kansas, before his retirement.He was a member of the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, a 
life member of Rush County VFW Post 3147; and a member of Walnut City 
Masonic Lodge #215, Rush Center, Kansas.&nbsp; He also crafted the belt 
buckles for the McCracken Rodeo every year since the rodeo’s very first 
year.Bob was a United States Air Force veteran serving in Vietnam from 
1969 to 1970, where he was awarded the Bronze Star for Bravery.On October 27, 1968, he married Merlynn O. “Lynn” Brack at the United Methodist Church, Hoisington, Kansas.Survivors include:&nbsp; his wife, Merlynn “Lynn” Litson, La Crosse, 
Kansas; his daughter, Rachelle Hartwich (Brent), Shawnee, Kansas; his 
grandson, Tyler Hartwich, Shawnee, Kansas; and his granddaughter, Reese 
Hartwich, Shawnee, Kansas.He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Ron Litson, and Larry Litson.Visitation will be Friday, January 21, 2022, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 
P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family 
receiving friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.Church visitation will be Saturday, January 22, 2022, from 9:30 A.M. 
to 10:30 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas.Memorial service will be Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. at
 the&nbsp; United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Scott 
Tempero officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, 
La Crosse, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the 
Rush County EMT’s, or the McCracken Rodeo, McCracken, Kansas, or the 
United Methodist Church, La Crosse, 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.

Robert Joseph 'Bob' Litson

Nora Irene Meerian, age 101, of Oakley, passed away on January 10, 
2022, at the Logan County Senior Living Nursing Home, Oakley.&nbsp; Nora was 
born on October 3, 1920, in rural Russell Springs, Logan County, to Oscar
 and Ruth (Hill) Huey.&nbsp; Nora married William "Bill" Meerian on December 
21, 1956, in Grinnell.&nbsp; She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church 
and enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and quilting. Nora was 
preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bill, two brothers:&nbsp; 
Allen Huey and Jim Huey, and her sister, Sarah Sutton. She is 
survived by three sons:&nbsp; Raymond Meerian of Wichita, Francis (Cindy) of 
Andover, and Chuck Meerian of Peck, and her daughter, Kathy (Gary) 
Sutphin of Denver. A complete obituary to follow.

Visitation will be Monday, January 17, 2022, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at 
Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home. Vigil Service &amp; Rosary will be in the 
evening (time to be determined.) Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am, 
Tuesday, January 18 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Oakley, with Fr. 
Luke Thielen officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp;


Memorials to the Nora Irene Meerian Memorial Fund, your choice of local
 animal shelter, or Logan County Senior Living, Oakley may be sent in 
care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748. Sign the online guestbook at www.kennedykosterfh.com

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 </figure>Nora Irene Meerian, age 101, of Oakley, passed away on January 10, 
2022, at the Logan County Senior Living Nursing Home, Oakley.&nbsp; Nora was 
born on October 3, 1920, in rural Russell Springs, Logan County, to Oscar
 and Ruth (Hill) Huey.&nbsp; Nora married William "Bill" Meerian on December 
21, 1956, in Grinnell.&nbsp; She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church 
and enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and quilting. Nora was 
preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bill, two brothers:&nbsp; 
Allen Huey and Jim Huey, and her sister, Sarah Sutton. She is 
survived by three sons:&nbsp; Raymond Meerian of Wichita, Francis (Cindy) of 
Andover, and Chuck Meerian of Peck, and her daughter, Kathy (Gary) 
Sutphin of Denver. A complete obituary to follow.Visitation will be Monday, January 17, 2022, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at 
Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home. Vigil Service &amp; Rosary will be in the 
evening (time to be determined.) Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am, 
Tuesday, January 18 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Oakley, with Fr. 
Luke Thielen officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp;
 Memorials to the Nora Irene Meerian Memorial Fund, your choice of local
 animal shelter, or Logan County Senior Living, Oakley may be sent in 
care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748. Sign the online guestbook at www.kennedykosterfh.com

Nora Irene Meerian

Robert Dunbar Macdonald, 85, Hays, Kansas, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at HaysMed.

He was born November 20, 1936, in 
Glasgow, Scotland, the son of William Anderson Dunbar and Violet 
Elizabeth Jane (Mulholland) Macdonald.&nbsp; Robert attended school in 
Glasgow, and he graduated from Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho in 1970.&nbsp;
 On December 19, 1970, Robert and Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Webb married and
 sealed for time and all eternity in Idaho at Idaho Falls Temple.&nbsp; He 
became a citizen of the United States on September 17, 1980, in Denver, 
Colorado, and he earned his CNA certification and GED in Hays.&nbsp; He loved
 serving others and did so through his work at DSNWK and Hays Good 
Samaritan Society.&nbsp; Robert was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
 Latter-Day Saints, serving a full mission in Scotland from 1962 -1964, 
and loved his church, family, singing, and education.

Survivors include his wife Betty of 
Hays, one son: Ian Macdonald and wife Brook of Olathe, two 
grandchildren: Seth Macdonald, serving a two-year mission in the Spokane
 Washington Mission and Ashlyn Macdonald of Olathe, two sisters: Dorothy
 Searle of Oshawa, Ontario, Canada and Mai Mackensie of Edinburgh, 
Scotland, a cousin: Maida Stadtler of Washington, D.C., a 
brother-in-law: Thomas Webb of Muncie, IN, and numerous nieces and 
nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister: Violet Hoogwerff and a brother: James Stephen Macdonald.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am on
 Monday, January 17, 2022 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day 
Saints, Hays.&nbsp; Burial will follow at 2:00 pm in Buhler East Cemetery, 
Buhler.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00 am until service time on Monday at
 the church.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to Hospice of HaysMed or to the 
Parkinson’s Foundation, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Robert may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Robert Dunbar Macdonald, 85, Hays, Kansas, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at HaysMed.He was born November 20, 1936, in 
Glasgow, Scotland, the son of William Anderson Dunbar and Violet 
Elizabeth Jane (Mulholland) Macdonald.&nbsp; Robert attended school in 
Glasgow, and he graduated from Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho in 1970.&nbsp;
 On December 19, 1970, Robert and Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Webb married and
 sealed for time and all eternity in Idaho at Idaho Falls Temple.&nbsp; He 
became a citizen of the United States on September 17, 1980, in Denver, 
Colorado, and he earned his CNA certification and GED in Hays.&nbsp; He loved
 serving others and did so through his work at DSNWK and Hays Good 
Samaritan Society.&nbsp; Robert was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
 Latter-Day Saints, serving a full mission in Scotland from 1962 -1964, 
and loved his church, family, singing, and education.Survivors include his wife Betty of 
Hays, one son: Ian Macdonald and wife Brook of Olathe, two 
grandchildren: Seth Macdonald, serving a two-year mission in the Spokane
 Washington Mission and Ashlyn Macdonald of Olathe, two sisters: Dorothy
 Searle of Oshawa, Ontario, Canada and Mai Mackensie of Edinburgh, 
Scotland, a cousin: Maida Stadtler of Washington, D.C., a 
brother-in-law: Thomas Webb of Muncie, IN, and numerous nieces and 
nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister: Violet Hoogwerff and a brother: James Stephen Macdonald.Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am on
 Monday, January 17, 2022 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day 
Saints, Hays.&nbsp; Burial will follow at 2:00 pm in Buhler East Cemetery, 
Buhler.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00 am until service time on Monday at
 the church.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Hospice of HaysMed or to the 
Parkinson’s Foundation, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Robert may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Robert Dunbar Macdonald

Candace LeBaron Parry, 59, died January 8, 2022, in Hill City, Kansas. 
She was born February 7, 1962 to Sara and Dean Albertson in Wichita. She
 was a registered nurse who loved each and every one of her patients 
very much. 
 She was preceded in death by G. Dean Albertson, Jeff Albertson, and 
Ricky LeBaron. Candace is survived by her mother, Sara and Brad Ohlson; 
two sons: Ricky Albertson and Zachary Parry (Abbey Auker); one daughter,
 Ashly LeBaron (Chris Blanchard);two sisters: Julie Poe (John Poe) and 
Jennifer Goswick (Brett Goswick); sister-in-law Jennifer Chelgren; six 
grandchildren: Brendan, Landon, Merrick, Ricky, Emma, and Jacob; and 
many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
 Services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Candace LeBaron Parry, 59, died January 8, 2022, in Hill City, Kansas. 
She was born February 7, 1962 to Sara and Dean Albertson in Wichita. She
 was a registered nurse who loved each and every one of her patients 
very much. 
 She was preceded in death by G. Dean Albertson, Jeff Albertson, and 
Ricky LeBaron. Candace is survived by her mother, Sara and Brad Ohlson; 
two sons: Ricky Albertson and Zachary Parry (Abbey Auker); one daughter,
 Ashly LeBaron (Chris Blanchard);two sisters: Julie Poe (John Poe) and 
Jennifer Goswick (Brett Goswick); sister-in-law Jennifer Chelgren; six 
grandchildren: Brendan, Landon, Merrick, Ricky, Emma, and Jacob; and 
many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
 Services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

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