Rose Marie Patrick, age 88, formerly of Hubbard, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday December 28, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Warren, Ohio.

Rose was born May 7, 1933 in Jermyn, PA. Lackawanna County; a daughter of Frank P. &amp; Veronica M. Crogan Clark.

She was a 1951 graduate of Ursuline High School.

Rose was a member of Saint Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Hubbard.

Rose was a secretary for the railroad; and worked in real estate 
renting apartments in Buffalo, New York; and also resided in Hays, 
Kansas, for several years before returning to Hubbard.

Her husband Richard Paul Patrick Sr. whom she married November 1955 passed away January 1, 2008.

Besides her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; her 
sons Richard Paul Patrick Jr.; Phillip P. Patrick; infant daughter 
Colleen R. Patrick; brothers; Frank Clark and John Clark; and her sister
 Anne Welsh.

There will be graveside services at 2 PM on Friday January 7, 2022 at Hubbard Union Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Patrick Roman Catholic Church 225 North Main Street Hubbard, Ohio&nbsp; 44425.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home.

Family and friends are invited to visit the funeral home’s website at <a href="http://www.stewart-kyle.com">www.stewart-kyle.com</a> to share memories and condolences.

Rose Marie Patrick, age 88, formerly of Hubbard, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday December 28, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Warren, Ohio.Rose was born May 7, 1933 in Jermyn, PA. Lackawanna County; a daughter of Frank P. &amp; Veronica M. Crogan Clark.She was a 1951 graduate of Ursuline High School.Rose was a member of Saint Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Hubbard.Rose was a secretary for the railroad; and worked in real estate 
renting apartments in Buffalo, New York; and also resided in Hays, 
Kansas, for several years before returning to Hubbard.Her husband Richard Paul Patrick Sr. whom she married November 1955 passed away January 1, 2008.Besides her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; her 
sons Richard Paul Patrick Jr.; Phillip P. Patrick; infant daughter 
Colleen R. Patrick; brothers; Frank Clark and John Clark; and her sister
 Anne Welsh.There will be graveside services at 2 PM on Friday January 7, 2022 at Hubbard Union Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Patrick Roman Catholic Church 225 North Main Street Hubbard, Ohio&nbsp; 44425.Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home.Family and friends are invited to visit the funeral home’s website at <a href="http://www.stewart-kyle.com">www.stewart-kyle.com</a> to share memories and condolences.

Rose Marie Patrick

Frankie L. Cremeans, age 77, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021,&nbsp; at her home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on April 19, 1944, in 
Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Sylvester and Buelah Westfall 
Mundy.&nbsp; A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 2018 moving from New 
Smyrna Beach, Florida, she was a homemaker.

On June 8, 1959, she married Lee Roy Cremeans.

Survivors include her One Daughter - Lisa Cremeans of Scott City, 
Kansas, One Son - Frankie Lee Cremeans of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, 
Eight Grandchildren - Roy Edmonds of Tribune, Kansas, Kyle Johnston of 
Scott City, Kansas, Daniel Cremeans of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, 
Brianna Latimer of Scott City, Kansas, Brittany Cremeans of New Smyrna 
Beach, Florida, Douglas Cremeans of New Smyrna Beach, Summer Cremeans of
 New Smyrna Beach, Kayden Cremeans of New Smyrna Beach, and Three Great 
Grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, Two Children, One Brother, and Six Sisters.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be written to Frankie Cremeans 
Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas.

Frankie L. Cremeans, age 77, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021,&nbsp; at her home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on April 19, 1944, in 
Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Sylvester and Buelah Westfall 
Mundy.&nbsp; A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 2018 moving from New 
Smyrna Beach, Florida, she was a homemaker.On June 8, 1959, she married Lee Roy Cremeans.Survivors include her One Daughter - Lisa Cremeans of Scott City, 
Kansas, One Son - Frankie Lee Cremeans of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, 
Eight Grandchildren - Roy Edmonds of Tribune, Kansas, Kyle Johnston of 
Scott City, Kansas, Daniel Cremeans of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, 
Brianna Latimer of Scott City, Kansas, Brittany Cremeans of New Smyrna 
Beach, Florida, Douglas Cremeans of New Smyrna Beach, Summer Cremeans of
 New Smyrna Beach, Kayden Cremeans of New Smyrna Beach, and Three Great 
Grandchildren.She is preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, Two Children, One Brother, and Six Sisters.Private family services will be held at a later date.There will be no calling times.In lieu of flowers, donations can be written to Frankie Cremeans 
Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas.

Frankie L. Cremeans

Leroy Charles Addison, 96, passed away on January 1, 2022, in 
Wellington, Kansas.&nbsp; He led an active and varied life during the Dust 
Bowl in Western Kansas, throughout his service in World War II, as a 
saxophone player in his navy band and other bands from Oklahoma to South
 Dakota, while working in the oil and gas industry, and when farming in 
Gray County, Kansas.

Leroy was born on July 23, 1925, the son of Forrest Arthur and Hazel 
Grace (Beery) Addison at their farm home four miles south of Cimarron, 
Kansas.

Leroy graduated from Cimarron High School in 1943 and enlisted in the
 Navy in 1944, serving for two years in the Pacific before the end of 
World War II. Leroy was baptized in the First Christian Church and was a
 life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).

He married Madaline Maxine Byer Hewes on April 12, 1949, in 
Stillwater, Oklahoma.&nbsp; The couple farmed north of Ingalls in l949, and 
Leroy was elected to the Ingalls Board of Education in l950.

In 1951, they bought land south of Cimarron, where they lived and farmed.

During the drought of the mid-1950s, Leroy took a job with the 
drilling and production department of the Northern Natural Gas Producing
 Company in Hugoton.&nbsp; Later, upon his promotion to foreman for 
Northern’s South Central United States division, he moved his family to 
Midland, Texas.

In 1964, Northern was bought out by the Mobil Oil Company, and Leroy 
and his family moved back to Kansas, where he worked as supervisor for 
the Kansas Corporation Commission’s Oil and Gas Department over the 
Central Kansas area.&nbsp; He began independent drilling and production, 
opening a consulting business in that field.

At this time, Leroy and his family made their home in Cimarron. He 
also began consulting for Gear Petroleum Company, of Wichita, and 
drilled a discovery well in Gray County, south of Ingalls. A licensed 
pilot since 1948, Leroy flew from South Texas to Canada, consulting for 
Gear Petroleum.

Leroy and Madaline enjoyed traveling together, and between l974 and 
2007, they wintered at their homes in Port Isabel, South Padre Island, 
Texas.

Leroy and Madeline had two children together:&nbsp; Ritchie Eugene 
Addison, Wellington, Kansas; and Deema JaRue Addison, of Arlington, 
Texas.&nbsp; Leroy also helped raise three step-sons:&nbsp; Rick Hewes, of 
Garnett, Kansas; Michael Hewes, of Storrs, Connecticut; and Dan Hewes.

Leroy is survived by his son, Ritchie and wife Patty, his daughter 
JaRue; two stepsons; five grandchildren, Josh Addison, Wichita, Kansas, 
Beau Addison, Highland Township, Michigan, Kevin Addison, Overland Park,
 Kansas, Sharon Mendoza and husband Jorge Eduardo, Columbus, Ohio and 
Jaqui Arreola, Overland Park, Kansas; and one great-granddaughter, 
Kaylee Rose Addison.

He was preceded in death by his wife Madaline in 2009, just after the
 couple’s 60th wedding anniversary.&nbsp; His brother, Carl Eugene (“Doc”) 
Addison, who passed away in 2002 and a step-son, Dan Hewes.

Graveside service will be on Monday, January 10, 2022 at 1:00 PM at 
Cimarron Cemetery with David Johnson officiating. There will Military 
Honors by the Howard Gotschall VFW Post 1714. Visitation will be Sunday,
 January 9, 2022 from noon to 5:00 PM at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 
Cimarron, Kansas.&nbsp;

The family suggests memorials to the Cimarron Over 50’s Center in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

Leroy Charles Addison, 96, passed away on January 1, 2022, in 
Wellington, Kansas.&nbsp; He led an active and varied life during the Dust 
Bowl in Western Kansas, throughout his service in World War II, as a 
saxophone player in his navy band and other bands from Oklahoma to South
 Dakota, while working in the oil and gas industry, and when farming in 
Gray County, Kansas.Leroy was born on July 23, 1925, the son of Forrest Arthur and Hazel 
Grace (Beery) Addison at their farm home four miles south of Cimarron, 
Kansas.Leroy graduated from Cimarron High School in 1943 and enlisted in the
 Navy in 1944, serving for two years in the Pacific before the end of 
World War II. Leroy was baptized in the First Christian Church and was a
 life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).He married Madaline Maxine Byer Hewes on April 12, 1949, in 
Stillwater, Oklahoma.&nbsp; The couple farmed north of Ingalls in l949, and 
Leroy was elected to the Ingalls Board of Education in l950.In 1951, they bought land south of Cimarron, where they lived and farmed.During the drought of the mid-1950s, Leroy took a job with the 
drilling and production department of the Northern Natural Gas Producing
 Company in Hugoton.&nbsp; Later, upon his promotion to foreman for 
Northern’s South Central United States division, he moved his family to 
Midland, Texas.In 1964, Northern was bought out by the Mobil Oil Company, and Leroy 
and his family moved back to Kansas, where he worked as supervisor for 
the Kansas Corporation Commission’s Oil and Gas Department over the 
Central Kansas area.&nbsp; He began independent drilling and production, 
opening a consulting business in that field.At this time, Leroy and his family made their home in Cimarron. He 
also began consulting for Gear Petroleum Company, of Wichita, and 
drilled a discovery well in Gray County, south of Ingalls. A licensed 
pilot since 1948, Leroy flew from South Texas to Canada, consulting for 
Gear Petroleum.Leroy and Madaline enjoyed traveling together, and between l974 and 
2007, they wintered at their homes in Port Isabel, South Padre Island, 
Texas.Leroy and Madeline had two children together:&nbsp; Ritchie Eugene 
Addison, Wellington, Kansas; and Deema JaRue Addison, of Arlington, 
Texas.&nbsp; Leroy also helped raise three step-sons:&nbsp; Rick Hewes, of 
Garnett, Kansas; Michael Hewes, of Storrs, Connecticut; and Dan Hewes.Leroy is survived by his son, Ritchie and wife Patty, his daughter 
JaRue; two stepsons; five grandchildren, Josh Addison, Wichita, Kansas, 
Beau Addison, Highland Township, Michigan, Kevin Addison, Overland Park,
 Kansas, Sharon Mendoza and husband Jorge Eduardo, Columbus, Ohio and 
Jaqui Arreola, Overland Park, Kansas; and one great-granddaughter, 
Kaylee Rose Addison.He was preceded in death by his wife Madaline in 2009, just after the
 couple’s 60th wedding anniversary.&nbsp; His brother, Carl Eugene (“Doc”) 
Addison, who passed away in 2002 and a step-son, Dan Hewes.Graveside service will be on Monday, January 10, 2022 at 1:00 PM at 
Cimarron Cemetery with David Johnson officiating. There will Military 
Honors by the Howard Gotschall VFW Post 1714. Visitation will be Sunday,
 January 9, 2022 from noon to 5:00 PM at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 
Cimarron, Kansas.&nbsp;The family suggests memorials to the Cimarron Over 50’s Center in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

Leroy Charles Addison

George E. Myers III, age 70, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022,&nbsp; at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on 
June 15, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Theodore and Lyda Kaye 
Jones Myers.&nbsp; A resident of Canadian, Texas from 1994 to 1997 when he 
moved to Scott City, Kansas in August of 1997 to work for Oneok as a 
natural gas plant operator.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church and Scott Community Golf 
Course both of Scott City, Kansas, and the Monahans Community Christian 
Theatre of Monahans, Texas.

On July 24, 1982, he married Jessie Davila in Monahans, Texas.&nbsp; She survives.

Survivors include his Wife - Jessie Myers of Scott City, Kansas, Two 
Daughters - Crystal Heim of Scott City, Kansas, Amber Myers of Scott 
City, Kansas, Two Sons - Alex Myers of Scott City, Kansas, Matthew &amp;
 April Bergner of Scott City, Kansas, One Brother Ted Myers of Ann 
Arbor, Michigan, One Sister - Connie Houston of Detroit, Michigan, and 
Six Grandchildren - Braylin &amp; Kendall Heim of Scott City, Kansas, 
Leightyn Heim of Scott City, Kansas, Jadyn Heim of Scott City, Kansas, 
Bella Myers of Scott City, Kansas, Ryann Myers of Scott City, Kansas, 
Peyton Bergner of Scott City, Kansas.

He is preceded in death by his Parents and One Brother - James Myers.

Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 6, 
2022, at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. Kyle 
Evans presiding.&nbsp; Services will be Livestreamed at www.priceandsons.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be written to George Myers Memorial
 Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, 
Kansas.

Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery.

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 </figure>George E. Myers III, age 70, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022,&nbsp; at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on 
June 15, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Theodore and Lyda Kaye 
Jones Myers.&nbsp; A resident of Canadian, Texas from 1994 to 1997 when he 
moved to Scott City, Kansas in August of 1997 to work for Oneok as a 
natural gas plant operator.He was a member of the First Baptist Church and Scott Community Golf 
Course both of Scott City, Kansas, and the Monahans Community Christian 
Theatre of Monahans, Texas.On July 24, 1982, he married Jessie Davila in Monahans, Texas.&nbsp; She survives.Survivors include his Wife - Jessie Myers of Scott City, Kansas, Two 
Daughters - Crystal Heim of Scott City, Kansas, Amber Myers of Scott 
City, Kansas, Two Sons - Alex Myers of Scott City, Kansas, Matthew &amp;
 April Bergner of Scott City, Kansas, One Brother Ted Myers of Ann 
Arbor, Michigan, One Sister - Connie Houston of Detroit, Michigan, and 
Six Grandchildren - Braylin &amp; Kendall Heim of Scott City, Kansas, 
Leightyn Heim of Scott City, Kansas, Jadyn Heim of Scott City, Kansas, 
Bella Myers of Scott City, Kansas, Ryann Myers of Scott City, Kansas, 
Peyton Bergner of Scott City, Kansas.He is preceded in death by his Parents and One Brother - James Myers.Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 6, 
2022, at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. Kyle 
Evans presiding.&nbsp; Services will be Livestreamed at www.priceandsons.com.There will be no calling times.In lieu of flowers, donations can be written to George Myers Memorial
 Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, 
Kansas.Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery.

George E. Myers III

Donald "Don" J. Crawford of Ponca City, Okla., passed away Monday, December 27, 2021, at Alliance Health Center in Ponca City. He was 90. 
Born to Jesse &amp; Cassie (Bowker) Crawford in Phillipsburg, Kansas on 
July 8, 1931. Don was fourth of five children. He went to school in 
Phillipsburg, graduating with the class of 1949 at the age of 17. He 
attended Fort Hays Kansas State Teachers College and then Arkansas City 
Junior College graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Education. He 
taught one year in a one room school house teaching grades 1-6 in Maple 
City,Kansas. He moved to Ponca City in 1952. He went to work for Lucky's
 TV for 8 1/2 years before opening his own television repair shop called
 Don's TV in 1962. He was in business for 14 years before going to work 
for Smith International in 1976 as a maintenance mechanic. He traveled 
to Venezuela during his time with Smith's training people on machines. 
He retired from Smith's in 1993. 
May 6, 1951 he married Velma Spurgeon and they made their home in Ponca 
City. On January 21, 1952 they welcomed a daughter Donna Jo making them a
 family of three. Velma passed away from cancer in July 1990. On June 8,
 1991 he married Vickie Bailey and they were married until her death in 
November 2018. 
Don enjoyed doing many things but his most favorite thing was flying his
 Cessna 177 Cardinal airplane. He earned his pilots license in 1972. He 
owned several airplanes and even built one with his grandson Kyle. 
Survivors include his daughter Donna White, grandsons Kyle(Calvia) Albee
 and Cameron(Misti) Albee all of Newkirk. Step daughter Kym Vap, step 
sons Monty Eckler and Shane Bailey all of Ponca City. Step 
granddaughters Amy Arbona, Sasha Steelemon, Lindsey Hobbs, LeighAnn 
Giles and Monica Pratt all of Ponca City. Step grandsons Garrett Bailey 
of Ponca City and Tanner Eckler of Owasso. 20 great grandchildren and 2 
great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. 
He was proceeded in death by his parents, his wives Velma and Vickie, 
brothers Jesse and Harold and sisters Opal and Esther and step son in 
law Tony Vap. 
Graveside services were January 3, 2022, at Newkirk Cemetery.&nbsp;Arrangements are with Miller Stahl Funeral Home/Grace Memorial Chapel.

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 </figure>Donald "Don" J. Crawford of Ponca City, Okla., passed away Monday, December 27, 2021, at Alliance Health Center in Ponca City. He was 90. 
Born to Jesse &amp; Cassie (Bowker) Crawford in Phillipsburg, Kansas on 
July 8, 1931. Don was fourth of five children. He went to school in 
Phillipsburg, graduating with the class of 1949 at the age of 17. He 
attended Fort Hays Kansas State Teachers College and then Arkansas City 
Junior College graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Education. He 
taught one year in a one room school house teaching grades 1-6 in Maple 
City,Kansas. He moved to Ponca City in 1952. He went to work for Lucky's
 TV for 8 1/2 years before opening his own television repair shop called
 Don's TV in 1962. He was in business for 14 years before going to work 
for Smith International in 1976 as a maintenance mechanic. He traveled 
to Venezuela during his time with Smith's training people on machines. 
He retired from Smith's in 1993. 
May 6, 1951 he married Velma Spurgeon and they made their home in Ponca 
City. On January 21, 1952 they welcomed a daughter Donna Jo making them a
 family of three. Velma passed away from cancer in July 1990. On June 8,
 1991 he married Vickie Bailey and they were married until her death in 
November 2018. 
Don enjoyed doing many things but his most favorite thing was flying his
 Cessna 177 Cardinal airplane. He earned his pilots license in 1972. He 
owned several airplanes and even built one with his grandson Kyle. 
Survivors include his daughter Donna White, grandsons Kyle(Calvia) Albee
 and Cameron(Misti) Albee all of Newkirk. Step daughter Kym Vap, step 
sons Monty Eckler and Shane Bailey all of Ponca City. Step 
granddaughters Amy Arbona, Sasha Steelemon, Lindsey Hobbs, LeighAnn 
Giles and Monica Pratt all of Ponca City. Step grandsons Garrett Bailey 
of Ponca City and Tanner Eckler of Owasso. 20 great grandchildren and 2 
great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. 
He was proceeded in death by his parents, his wives Velma and Vickie, 
brothers Jesse and Harold and sisters Opal and Esther and step son in 
law Tony Vap. 
Graveside services were January 3, 2022, at Newkirk Cemetery.&nbsp;Arrangements are with Miller Stahl Funeral Home/Grace Memorial Chapel.

Donald 'Don' J. Crawford

Ronald G. Boxum, 80, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022, at Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Center KS. 
 Ronald was born March 27, 1941, in Osborne County, KS, the son of 
Harold and Gladys (Hofer) Boxum.&nbsp; On April 24, 1974, he married Theresa 
Ann Reif in Smith Center, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents. 
 Ronald is survived by his wife Theresa Boxum of Lebanon; four sons, 
Troy Boxum of Dallas, TX, Todd (BobbiJo) Boxum of Osborne, Robert (Kye) 
Boxum of Salina, Thomas (Crystal) Boxum of Smith Center; two daughters, 
Renée (Brian) Blase of Salina, Raquel Boxum of Smith Center; one 
brother, Richard Boxum of Downs; two sisters, Marideen (Junior) 
VanderGiesen of Smith Center, Charlotte (Bob) Michel of Downs; numerous 
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. 
 Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 8, 
2022, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, 
KS, with Pastor Bob Sinclair officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on 
Friday, January 7, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with &nbsp;family present 
to greet friends from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. until service 
time Saturday at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take place in Crystal 
Plains Cemetery, Smith County, KS. Memorials may be given to Ronald G. 
Boxum Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Ronald G. Boxum, 80, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022, at Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Center KS. 
 Ronald was born March 27, 1941, in Osborne County, KS, the son of 
Harold and Gladys (Hofer) Boxum.&nbsp; On April 24, 1974, he married Theresa 
Ann Reif in Smith Center, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents. 
 Ronald is survived by his wife Theresa Boxum of Lebanon; four sons, 
Troy Boxum of Dallas, TX, Todd (BobbiJo) Boxum of Osborne, Robert (Kye) 
Boxum of Salina, Thomas (Crystal) Boxum of Smith Center; two daughters, 
Renée (Brian) Blase of Salina, Raquel Boxum of Smith Center; one 
brother, Richard Boxum of Downs; two sisters, Marideen (Junior) 
VanderGiesen of Smith Center, Charlotte (Bob) Michel of Downs; numerous 
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. 
 Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 8, 
2022, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, 
KS, with Pastor Bob Sinclair officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on 
Friday, January 7, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with &nbsp;family present 
to greet friends from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. until service 
time Saturday at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take place in Crystal 
Plains Cemetery, Smith County, KS. Memorials may be given to Ronald G. 
Boxum Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.&nbsp;

Ronald Boxum

Mary Jane Seems, 91, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022, in Smith Center, KS. 
 Mary Jane was born May 27, 1930, in Lebanon, KS, the daughter of Oren 
Marshall and Rachel Mary (Cherrington) Smith.&nbsp; Mary Jane was united in 
marriage to Lynn "Duke" Seems on February 2, 1949, to this union they 
were blessed with four children, Linda, Jerry, Teresa and Judy. 
 She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Smith Center, and a 
past member of St. Mary's Catholic Church Altar Society. She
 leaves to mourn her passing, three daughters, Linda Mans &amp; husband 
Dave of Red Cloud, NE, Teresa Pruden &amp; husband Richard of Smith 
Center, Judy Seems of Canton; a sister-in-law, Janet Seems of Smith 
Center; eleven grandchildren, Amiee Hoard, Chad (Tammi) Mans, Adam 
(Jackie) Mans, Sandy Swinehart, Soni Henson, Jeremy Seems, Rick (Joanna)
 Pruden, Robert (Sara) Pruden, Tracy (Sarah) Pruden, Tabatha (Tim) 
Deines, Gabe Griffith, twenty-six great grandchildren, Austin &nbsp;&amp; 
Casey Shipman &amp; Noah Hoard, Josi, Jami &amp; Jerik Mans, Thatcher 
Mans, Josh &amp; Cameron Houle, Maddie &amp; Ellie Henson, Carliee 
Seems, Ben, Maddie, Lily, Avery, Isabel &amp; Gabe Pruden, Emily, Ellie 
&amp; Abby Pruden, Ava, Elliott, and Elanor Pruden, Jordan Wilson &amp; 
Katie Deines, three great-great grandchildren, Rylan, Raidan and Renton 
and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Duke, son Jerry and daughter-in-law Evelyn, parents, one brother, and three sisters. 
 Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 
11, 2022 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 403 W. Highway 36, Smith Center,
 KS, with Father Soosaimari Rathinam - Celebrant. Visitation will be 
held Monday, January 10, 2022, 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a rosary 
starting at 7:00 p.m. at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., 
Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; Burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith 
Center, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Smith Center Fire Department and 
can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Mary Jane Seems, 91, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022, in Smith Center, KS. 
 Mary Jane was born May 27, 1930, in Lebanon, KS, the daughter of Oren 
Marshall and Rachel Mary (Cherrington) Smith.&nbsp; Mary Jane was united in 
marriage to Lynn "Duke" Seems on February 2, 1949, to this union they 
were blessed with four children, Linda, Jerry, Teresa and Judy. 
 She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Smith Center, and a 
past member of St. Mary's Catholic Church Altar Society. She
 leaves to mourn her passing, three daughters, Linda Mans &amp; husband 
Dave of Red Cloud, NE, Teresa Pruden &amp; husband Richard of Smith 
Center, Judy Seems of Canton; a sister-in-law, Janet Seems of Smith 
Center; eleven grandchildren, Amiee Hoard, Chad (Tammi) Mans, Adam 
(Jackie) Mans, Sandy Swinehart, Soni Henson, Jeremy Seems, Rick (Joanna)
 Pruden, Robert (Sara) Pruden, Tracy (Sarah) Pruden, Tabatha (Tim) 
Deines, Gabe Griffith, twenty-six great grandchildren, Austin &nbsp;&amp; 
Casey Shipman &amp; Noah Hoard, Josi, Jami &amp; Jerik Mans, Thatcher 
Mans, Josh &amp; Cameron Houle, Maddie &amp; Ellie Henson, Carliee 
Seems, Ben, Maddie, Lily, Avery, Isabel &amp; Gabe Pruden, Emily, Ellie 
&amp; Abby Pruden, Ava, Elliott, and Elanor Pruden, Jordan Wilson &amp; 
Katie Deines, three great-great grandchildren, Rylan, Raidan and Renton 
and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Duke, son Jerry and daughter-in-law Evelyn, parents, one brother, and three sisters. 
 Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 
11, 2022 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 403 W. Highway 36, Smith Center,
 KS, with Father Soosaimari Rathinam - Celebrant. Visitation will be 
held Monday, January 10, 2022, 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a rosary 
starting at 7:00 p.m. at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., 
Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; Burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith 
Center, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Smith Center Fire Department and 
can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mary Jane Seems

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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

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 </figure>October 2, 1980 ~ January 2, 2022An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Angela-Benavides">HERE</a> for service details.

Angela Benavides

Ryan LeRoy Smith, age 27, of Manhattan, Kansas passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Stormont-Vail Health in Topeka, Kansas.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM 
Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 19th &amp; 
Vine, Hays, Kansas. Burial will follow in Mt. Allen Cemetery, Hays.

Visitation will be Friday 5 PM - 8 PM 
with a combined parish vigil and rosary service at 7:30 PM all at 
Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Saturday visitation will be 9 AM until service time at the church.

Memorial contributions are suggested to
 the family to be designated at a later date. Donations may be made 
payable to Bryan Smith.

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

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 </figure>Ryan LeRoy Smith, age 27, of Manhattan, Kansas passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Stormont-Vail Health in Topeka, Kansas.Funeral services will be 10:00 AM 
Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 19th &amp; 
Vine, Hays, Kansas. Burial will follow in Mt. Allen Cemetery, Hays.Visitation will be Friday 5 PM - 8 PM 
with a combined parish vigil and rosary service at 7:30 PM all at 
Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.Saturday visitation will be 9 AM until service time at the church.Memorial contributions are suggested to
 the family to be designated at a later date. Donations may be made 
payable to Bryan Smith.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Ryan LeRoy Smith

Clarence “Red” Dingus of Holcomb, Kansas was born June 4, 1940, in Linn 
County, Kansas. He passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, at St. 
Catherine Hospital in Garden City at the age of 81. He married Leeta 
Wishon Dingus on April 12, 1960. Clarence and Leeta owned and operated 
Dingus Well and Trenching Service for most of their married life. Red 
Enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, square dancing, and spending time 
with family and friends. He was a member of the Lions Club and the 
Holcomb Community Church. 
 Survivors include his children Cheryl and husband Marty Fryar of 
Larned, Kansas, Darin and his wife Jane Dingus of Holcomb, Kansas, and 
Steven and his wife Elizabeth Dingus of Richland, Missouri; his 
grandchildren Christopher Parker, Amber Atchinson, Anthony and Andrew 
Dingus, Chassidy Green, Quincy, Wesley, Bethany, Khloey, Malachi, and 
Darby Dingus; 16 great-grandchildren; 3 great great-grandchidlren; and 
his 2 brothers Robert and Cecil Dingus. 
 Red is preceded in death by his parents Chester Dingus and Ina 
McGregory Dingus; his wife Leeta Wishon Dingus; his siblings Elizabeth, 
Ruth, Eva, Donna, Katherine, Marvin, Nellie and Carl; and a grandson 
Avery Dingus. 
 Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 10, 
2022, at the Church of the Brethren in Garden City with Von Hunn 
officiating. Burial will follow at the Deerfield Cemetery in Deerfield,
 Kansas. Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday and 
from Noon to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday all at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden 
City. The family suggests memorials given to Friends of Lee Richardson 
Zoo in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Clarence “Red” Dingus of Holcomb, Kansas was born June 4, 1940, in Linn 
County, Kansas. He passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, at St. 
Catherine Hospital in Garden City at the age of 81. He married Leeta 
Wishon Dingus on April 12, 1960. Clarence and Leeta owned and operated 
Dingus Well and Trenching Service for most of their married life. Red 
Enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, square dancing, and spending time 
with family and friends. He was a member of the Lions Club and the 
Holcomb Community Church. 
 Survivors include his children Cheryl and husband Marty Fryar of 
Larned, Kansas, Darin and his wife Jane Dingus of Holcomb, Kansas, and 
Steven and his wife Elizabeth Dingus of Richland, Missouri; his 
grandchildren Christopher Parker, Amber Atchinson, Anthony and Andrew 
Dingus, Chassidy Green, Quincy, Wesley, Bethany, Khloey, Malachi, and 
Darby Dingus; 16 great-grandchildren; 3 great great-grandchidlren; and 
his 2 brothers Robert and Cecil Dingus. 
 Red is preceded in death by his parents Chester Dingus and Ina 
McGregory Dingus; his wife Leeta Wishon Dingus; his siblings Elizabeth, 
Ruth, Eva, Donna, Katherine, Marvin, Nellie and Carl; and a grandson 
Avery Dingus. 
 Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 10, 
2022, at the Church of the Brethren in Garden City with Von Hunn 
officiating. Burial will follow at the Deerfield Cemetery in Deerfield,
 Kansas. Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday and 
from Noon to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday all at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden 
City. The family suggests memorials given to Friends of Lee Richardson 
Zoo in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Clarence 'Red' Dingus

Thelma M. Smith, 100, Hays, died Monday, January 3, 2022, at Via Christi Village.

She was born June 22, 1921, in Okmulgee,
 Oklahoma, the daughter of John and Annie (Jones) Chronister.&nbsp; On June 4,
 1948, she was united in marriage to Benford E. “Ben” Smith in Okmulgee.&nbsp;
 He died on November 16, 1984.&nbsp; In 1959, they moved to Hays, Kansas,&nbsp; where Ben was working with the Texaco Oil Company, and Thelma has been a
 resident of Hays since that time.&nbsp; She worked at Fort Hays State 
University for 21 years, retiring in 1981.&nbsp; Thelma was a 50-year member 
of the Hays Chapter #288 Order of the Eastern Star, serving as Worthy 
Matron in 1966, a member of the District Aides Association of The Grand 
Chapter of Kansas, where she served one term as District Aide, and a 
member of the New Life Center – Assembly of God Church of Hays.&nbsp; She 
enjoyed attending her church faithfully and for many years shared her 
gift of music as the church pianist.&nbsp; She helped in the delivering of 
Meals on Wheels when the church took its turn and always enjoyed the 
friendship of its members and friends.

Survivors include two nieces: Barbara 
Eads of Dumas, TX and Diane Simpson and husband Gail of Pflugerville, 
TX, two nephews: Allen Chronister and wife Jamie of Skellytown, TX and 
John Gough of Argonia, KS, and several great nieces and great nephews.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband Ben, two sisters: Louise Little and Ruth Allison 
Cain, a brother: Johnny Chronister, a niece: Margaret Ann Gough, three 
nephews: Charles Little, Dale Little, and Jerry Eads and a great nephew:
 Jimmy Eads.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on
 Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the New Life Center – Assembly of God 
Church, with Pastor Sabian Chaney officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 
9:00 am until service time on Thursday at the church.&nbsp; Burial will be at
 2:00 pm on Friday in the Okmulgee Cemetery with Pastor Eddie McElhannon
 officiating.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to the New Life Center – Assembly
 of God Church of Hays, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Thelma may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Thelma M. Smith, 100, Hays, died Monday, January 3, 2022, at Via Christi Village.She was born June 22, 1921, in Okmulgee,
 Oklahoma, the daughter of John and Annie (Jones) Chronister.&nbsp; On June 4,
 1948, she was united in marriage to Benford E. “Ben” Smith in Okmulgee.&nbsp;
 He died on November 16, 1984.&nbsp; In 1959, they moved to Hays, Kansas,&nbsp; where Ben was working with the Texaco Oil Company, and Thelma has been a
 resident of Hays since that time.&nbsp; She worked at Fort Hays State 
University for 21 years, retiring in 1981.&nbsp; Thelma was a 50-year member 
of the Hays Chapter #288 Order of the Eastern Star, serving as Worthy 
Matron in 1966, a member of the District Aides Association of The Grand 
Chapter of Kansas, where she served one term as District Aide, and a 
member of the New Life Center – Assembly of God Church of Hays.&nbsp; She 
enjoyed attending her church faithfully and for many years shared her 
gift of music as the church pianist.&nbsp; She helped in the delivering of 
Meals on Wheels when the church took its turn and always enjoyed the 
friendship of its members and friends.Survivors include two nieces: Barbara 
Eads of Dumas, TX and Diane Simpson and husband Gail of Pflugerville, 
TX, two nephews: Allen Chronister and wife Jamie of Skellytown, TX and 
John Gough of Argonia, KS, and several great nieces and great nephews.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband Ben, two sisters: Louise Little and Ruth Allison 
Cain, a brother: Johnny Chronister, a niece: Margaret Ann Gough, three 
nephews: Charles Little, Dale Little, and Jerry Eads and a great nephew:
 Jimmy Eads.Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on
 Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the New Life Center – Assembly of God 
Church, with Pastor Sabian Chaney officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 
9:00 am until service time on Thursday at the church.&nbsp; Burial will be at
 2:00 pm on Friday in the Okmulgee Cemetery with Pastor Eddie McElhannon
 officiating.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the New Life Center – Assembly
 of God Church of Hays, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Thelma may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

Thelma M. Smith

Roy Donald Pywell, 81 passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022. Born April 30, 1940, the son of Cecil and Alice Fern Pywell. 
 He is survived by sons Mark and wife Sally of Burdett, Brad and Mary
 of Lindsborg, daughter Joy Edghill and husband Darre, Murfreesboro TN; 
grandsons, Lane Pywell, Chase and Corbin Pywell, Malachi and Syre 
Edghill; and brother Lonnie Pywell. He was preceded in death by his 
wife Evelyn, parents, and brothers Charles ‘Corky’ and James Pywell.
 Roy grew up on a family farm near Palco. He graduated from Fort 
Hays State University. He married his wife Evelyn Corwin on August 11, 
1963. He worked for the United States Soil Conservation Service for 
many years. After retirement he worked for Coop in Satanta and 
Sublette. Roy loved his family. Anyone who knew him discovered how 
proud he was of his children and grandchildren within the first few 
conversations. Roy’s smile and wonderful personality blessed everyone 
who was around him.
 Roy committed his life to loving the Lord and serving as a prayer 
warrior for many. We celebrate his life as one well lived and are 
thankful for the blessing, he was to us. He will be deeply missed. 
 A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the 
First Baptist Church in Plainville, Kansas at 10:30 AM. Visitation will 
be on Friday at the funeral home from 5PM until 7 PM with family 
receiving friends from 5PM to 6:30PM.
 Memorials are suggested to the Sublette Southern Baptist Church and 
may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., 
Plainville, KS 67663.

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 </figure>Roy Donald Pywell, 81 passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022. Born April 30, 1940, the son of Cecil and Alice Fern Pywell. 
 He is survived by sons Mark and wife Sally of Burdett, Brad and Mary
 of Lindsborg, daughter Joy Edghill and husband Darre, Murfreesboro TN; 
grandsons, Lane Pywell, Chase and Corbin Pywell, Malachi and Syre 
Edghill; and brother Lonnie Pywell. He was preceded in death by his 
wife Evelyn, parents, and brothers Charles ‘Corky’ and James Pywell.
 Roy grew up on a family farm near Palco. He graduated from Fort 
Hays State University. He married his wife Evelyn Corwin on August 11, 
1963. He worked for the United States Soil Conservation Service for 
many years. After retirement he worked for Coop in Satanta and 
Sublette. Roy loved his family. Anyone who knew him discovered how 
proud he was of his children and grandchildren within the first few 
conversations. Roy’s smile and wonderful personality blessed everyone 
who was around him.
 Roy committed his life to loving the Lord and serving as a prayer 
warrior for many. We celebrate his life as one well lived and are 
thankful for the blessing, he was to us. He will be deeply missed. 
 A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the 
First Baptist Church in Plainville, Kansas at 10:30 AM. Visitation will 
be on Friday at the funeral home from 5PM until 7 PM with family 
receiving friends from 5PM to 6:30PM.
 Memorials are suggested to the Sublette Southern Baptist Church and 
may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., 
Plainville, KS 67663.

Roy Donald Pywell

Eloise Dolezal, 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 
31, 2021, at the University Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus.
 She was born on June 27, 1927 at Rural Stafford Co. to Edwin &amp; 
Lydia (Dirks) Grow. She married Ralph James Dolezal on June 3, 1948 at 
Great Bend.&nbsp;&nbsp; He died October 1, 2018.

A lifetime area resident, Eloise was a homemaker who had previously 
worked as a sales clerk in the home improvement department at Sears. She
 was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend. She enjoyed 
crafting, sewing and gardening.

Survivors include, a son, William Dolezal, Sr. and wife Joleen of 
Beatrice, Neb.; a daughter, Dianne Willesden and husband Bob of Great 
Bend; a sister, Anna Marie Holt of Kansas City, Mo.; a sister in law, 
Laura Reiser of Great Bend; six grandchildren, William Dolezal, Jr., 
Brian Ewing, Brandy Gaddis and husband Mark, Tiffany Nily and husband 
David, Aimee Faris and husband Bill and Robert Willesden III; sixteen 
great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; and many nieces and 
nephews who called her Aunt Do. She was preceded in death by her 
parents; a son, Randy Dolezal; an infant brother, Edwin "Sonny" Grow; a 
sister, Evelyn Wallen; and a granddaughter, Destiny Dolezal.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 6, 
2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to received friends from 4:00 
to 6:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 
7, 2022, with Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding. Interment will be in the 
Great Bend Cemetery. 

Memorials have been designated to Trinity Lutheran 
Church or Alzheimer's Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Eloise Dolezal, 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 
31, 2021, at the University Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus.
 She was born on June 27, 1927 at Rural Stafford Co. to Edwin &amp; 
Lydia (Dirks) Grow. She married Ralph James Dolezal on June 3, 1948 at 
Great Bend.&nbsp;&nbsp; He died October 1, 2018.A lifetime area resident, Eloise was a homemaker who had previously 
worked as a sales clerk in the home improvement department at Sears. She
 was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend. She enjoyed 
crafting, sewing and gardening.Survivors include, a son, William Dolezal, Sr. and wife Joleen of 
Beatrice, Neb.; a daughter, Dianne Willesden and husband Bob of Great 
Bend; a sister, Anna Marie Holt of Kansas City, Mo.; a sister in law, 
Laura Reiser of Great Bend; six grandchildren, William Dolezal, Jr., 
Brian Ewing, Brandy Gaddis and husband Mark, Tiffany Nily and husband 
David, Aimee Faris and husband Bill and Robert Willesden III; sixteen 
great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; and many nieces and 
nephews who called her Aunt Do. She was preceded in death by her 
parents; a son, Randy Dolezal; an infant brother, Edwin "Sonny" Grow; a 
sister, Evelyn Wallen; and a granddaughter, Destiny Dolezal.Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 6, 
2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to received friends from 4:00 
to 6:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 
7, 2022, with Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding. Interment will be in the 
Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Trinity Lutheran 
Church or Alzheimer's Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Eloise Dolezal

Marilyn Frances Colby (Musalek) of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on December 23, 2021, in Topeka, Kansas. &nbsp;

Marilyn was born April 8, 1951, to Frank Joe Musalek and Frances Iolene Roesch in Atwood, Kansas. Marilyn was raised in Goodland, Kansas and was a graduate of Goodland High School.&nbsp; She attended Colby College where she earned her Licensed Practical Nursing degree and later graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. Marilyn was very passionate about nursing and proudly worked as a Registered Nurse and also served in the role of Director of Nursing throughout her career. &nbsp;

On June 20, 1969, Marilyn was united in marriage to Darryl Eugene Colby. Together, they shared 43 years of marriage before Darryl’s passing in 2012. Darryl and Marilyn proudly raised their six children; Susan, Sherri, Steven, Stacey, Shawn and Scott, in Kensington, Kansas, before relocating back to Marilyn’s hometown of Goodland, Kansas, in 1999.

Faith, family and friends were a very important part of Marilyn’s life. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kensington, Kansas, and Calvary Gospel Church in Goodland, Kansas.&nbsp; She was also a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary of Goodland. Marilyn enjoyed playing BINGO, card games, camping and fishing, traveling with family, watching car races and attending sporting events, particularly those of her children and grandchildren. Most importantly, Marilyn was dedicated to being a supportive mother and loving grandmother to her grandchildren; Ryan, Christopher, Cecil, Xavier, Natasha, Trenton, Emersyn, Preslee, Broxton, Macie and Isabelle.&nbsp;

Preceding her in death were her parents Frank and Frances Musalek, husband Darryl Colby, daughter Susan Colby, son Steven Colby, grandson Xzaren Colby, Sister Debbie Snethen and nephew Marshall Snethen.&nbsp;

Marilyn is survived by her daughter Sherri Smith of Manhattan, Kansas; son Stacey (Melissa) Colby of Smith Center; son Shawn (Melissa) Colby of Manhattan, Kansas; son Scott (Stacie) Colby of Layton, Utah; brother Frank (Jody) Musalek of Hays, Kansas; and sisters Janice (Harlan) Schwertfeger of Hutchinson, Kansas, Jeanette (Varden) Bogart of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Becky (Greg) Spady of Hastings, Nebraska, Linda (Brian) Rumpel of Goodland, Kansas&nbsp; daughter –in-law Stacy Colby of McClave, CO, and 11 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. &nbsp; On January 1, 2022 Marilyn’s grandson Ryan Smith passed away in Topeka, KS.

Funeral services for Marilyn will be held on Friday, January 7, 2022, at 1:30 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland with Pastor Brent Flanders officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 7, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM MT at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to the Marilyn Colby Memorial Fund and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

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

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

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 </figure>Marilyn Frances Colby (Musalek) of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on December 23, 2021, in Topeka, Kansas. &nbsp;Marilyn was born April 8, 1951, to Frank Joe Musalek and Frances Iolene Roesch in Atwood, Kansas. Marilyn was raised in Goodland, Kansas and was a graduate of Goodland High School.&nbsp; She attended Colby College where she earned her Licensed Practical Nursing degree and later graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. Marilyn was very passionate about nursing and proudly worked as a Registered Nurse and also served in the role of Director of Nursing throughout her career. &nbsp;On June 20, 1969, Marilyn was united in marriage to Darryl Eugene Colby. Together, they shared 43 years of marriage before Darryl’s passing in 2012. Darryl and Marilyn proudly raised their six children; Susan, Sherri, Steven, Stacey, Shawn and Scott, in Kensington, Kansas, before relocating back to Marilyn’s hometown of Goodland, Kansas, in 1999.Faith, family and friends were a very important part of Marilyn’s life. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kensington, Kansas, and Calvary Gospel Church in Goodland, Kansas.&nbsp; She was also a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary of Goodland. Marilyn enjoyed playing BINGO, card games, camping and fishing, traveling with family, watching car races and attending sporting events, particularly those of her children and grandchildren. Most importantly, Marilyn was dedicated to being a supportive mother and loving grandmother to her grandchildren; Ryan, Christopher, Cecil, Xavier, Natasha, Trenton, Emersyn, Preslee, Broxton, Macie and Isabelle.&nbsp;Preceding her in death were her parents Frank and Frances Musalek, husband Darryl Colby, daughter Susan Colby, son Steven Colby, grandson Xzaren Colby, Sister Debbie Snethen and nephew Marshall Snethen.&nbsp;Marilyn is survived by her daughter Sherri Smith of Manhattan, Kansas; son Stacey (Melissa) Colby of Smith Center; son Shawn (Melissa) Colby of Manhattan, Kansas; son Scott (Stacie) Colby of Layton, Utah; brother Frank (Jody) Musalek of Hays, Kansas; and sisters Janice (Harlan) Schwertfeger of Hutchinson, Kansas, Jeanette (Varden) Bogart of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Becky (Greg) Spady of Hastings, Nebraska, Linda (Brian) Rumpel of Goodland, Kansas&nbsp; daughter –in-law Stacy Colby of McClave, CO, and 11 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. &nbsp; On January 1, 2022 Marilyn’s grandson Ryan Smith passed away in Topeka, KS.Funeral services for Marilyn will be held on Friday, January 7, 2022, at 1:30 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland with Pastor Brent Flanders officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.Visitation will be held on Friday, January 7, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM MT at the Funeral Home.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to the Marilyn Colby Memorial Fund and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Marilyn Frances Colby (Musalek)

Frank M. Petersen, 95, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2022, in 
Garden City, Kansas. He was born October 19, 1926, in Lead, South 
Dakota, the son of Soren &amp; Helen (Gavin) Petersen. 
Frank grew up in Garden City, graduating from Garden City High school in
 1944. He was a World War II Veteran, having served his country in the 
United States Navy from 1944 to 1946 aboard the aircraft carrier USS 
Vella (CVE-111). 
He married the love of his life, Martha (Marty) Crosson, on July 9, 
1960. From this union four children were born: Brent, Joe, Nanci &amp;
 Ann. Frank &amp; Marty loved time spent with their family. Married 55
 wonderful years, Marty passed away on November 13, 2015. 
He was a devoted husband, proud father and longtime resident of Garden 
City. In 1955 Frank started as a press operator at the The Garden City 
Telegram. After 22 years, he retired in 1977 as press foreman to work 
full-time at the family business, Petersen Printing. After retirement,&nbsp; Frank continued to help out at the print shop. He also delivered 
newspapers to area towns for The Garden City Telegram and was a parts 
courier for American Implement. 
He is survived by two sons, Brent Petersen and wife Celeste of Garden 
City, Joe Petersen of Plainville; two daughters, Nanci Koster and 
husband Chad of Garden City, Ann Haberly and husband Brian of Wichita; 
12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Catherine Brady 
of Wichita and Patricia Honaker of Longmont, CO; one brother, James 
Petersen of Iowa City, Iowa. 
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two brothers, John 
Petersen and Jim Petersen; and two grandchildren, Luke Haberly and Mia 
Haberly. 
A vigil service and rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 
07, 2022, at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City. Funeral Mass 
will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 08 also at St. Dominic 
Catholic Church with Rev. Warren Stecklein as Celebrant. The Funeral 
Mass may also be viewed on Facebook Live on the Garnand Funeral Home 
Facebook page. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden 
City with military rites conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard
 and American Legion District 8 Honor Guard. 
It was Frank’s wish that any memorial tributes be made to Kansas Honor 
Flight or St. Dominic Catholic Church, both in care of Garnand Funeral 
Home, 412 N. 7th St., Garden City, Kansas 67846.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Frank M. Petersen, 95, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2022, in 
Garden City, Kansas. He was born October 19, 1926, in Lead, South 
Dakota, the son of Soren &amp; Helen (Gavin) Petersen. 
Frank grew up in Garden City, graduating from Garden City High school in
 1944. He was a World War II Veteran, having served his country in the 
United States Navy from 1944 to 1946 aboard the aircraft carrier USS 
Vella (CVE-111). 
He married the love of his life, Martha (Marty) Crosson, on July 9, 
1960. From this union four children were born: Brent, Joe, Nanci &amp;
 Ann. Frank &amp; Marty loved time spent with their family. Married 55
 wonderful years, Marty passed away on November 13, 2015. 
He was a devoted husband, proud father and longtime resident of Garden 
City. In 1955 Frank started as a press operator at the The Garden City 
Telegram. After 22 years, he retired in 1977 as press foreman to work 
full-time at the family business, Petersen Printing. After retirement,&nbsp; Frank continued to help out at the print shop. He also delivered 
newspapers to area towns for The Garden City Telegram and was a parts 
courier for American Implement. 
He is survived by two sons, Brent Petersen and wife Celeste of Garden 
City, Joe Petersen of Plainville; two daughters, Nanci Koster and 
husband Chad of Garden City, Ann Haberly and husband Brian of Wichita; 
12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Catherine Brady 
of Wichita and Patricia Honaker of Longmont, CO; one brother, James 
Petersen of Iowa City, Iowa. 
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two brothers, John 
Petersen and Jim Petersen; and two grandchildren, Luke Haberly and Mia 
Haberly. 
A vigil service and rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 
07, 2022, at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City. Funeral Mass 
will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 08 also at St. Dominic 
Catholic Church with Rev. Warren Stecklein as Celebrant. The Funeral 
Mass may also be viewed on Facebook Live on the Garnand Funeral Home 
Facebook page. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden 
City with military rites conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard
 and American Legion District 8 Honor Guard. 
It was Frank’s wish that any memorial tributes be made to Kansas Honor 
Flight or St. Dominic Catholic Church, both in care of Garnand Funeral 
Home, 412 N. 7th St., Garden City, Kansas 67846.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Frank M. Petersen

Beverly L. Kindler was born on the family farm near Esbon, Kansas on 
October 29, 1930 to Edna (Willson) and Glenn E. Kindler. She attended 
grade school at Mount Zion #127 a one room school house one mile north 
of the farm. She graduated from Lebanon High School in 1948. While at 
home on the farm, she was a 10 year 4-H member of the Westside Winners 
Club. She received many 4-H awards. In 1948, she was a Rock Island 
Railway winner, traveling by train to Chicago for the National 4-H Club 
Congress. 
 Besides 4-H projects in cooking, sewing and other home economics, 
she raised baby beef along with her sisters. Her parents gave the girls
 their first calves but after the fair when the calves were sold the 
girls bought the calves for the next year and put extra money in their 
college fund. Beverly showed cattle in Wichita and the American Royal 
in Kansas City. Through her 4-H experience she decided to become a home
 economist.
 She attended college at Kansas State University from 1948 to 1952 
graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics. Beverly
 was able to travel from the farm to the K-State campus via the 
Continental bus line since the family farm was on Highway 36. 
 In August 1952, she was hired as the home economist in Decatur County
 where she stayed for 8 years. She transferred to Norton County in the 
summer of 1960. Some of her fondest memories were the county fairs. 
 In 1966 she was awarded a JC Penney Fellowship to attend Michigan 
State University where she received a Masters of Arts Degree in 1967. 
After finishing her degree, she returned to Norton to her extension job.
 She served as an officer for many years at both the state and national
 level of home economists including National President in 1979. In 1988
 she received the distinguished service award of Epsilon Sigma Phi a 
national extension fraternity. In 1989 she was recognized as the 
outstanding home economist in Kansas. She attended the majority of 
national meetings starting in 1958 until her final one in 2016, 
traveling to all 50 states except for Hawaii, Alaska and Alabama. Each 
time she returned home to Norton, she felt proud to be from Kansas.
 She retired in 1994 after serving as a home economist professional 
for 42 years. On her retirement day celebration, Beverly told the 
attendees to never stop learning. After retirement she continued 
working with 4-H organizations as a volunteer and judging at many county
 fairs and the Kansas State Fair. 
 In addition to 4-H she was involved in many clubs including P. E. O,
 Mid-Century Federated Club, United Methodist Women’s organization and 
the Heritage Quilt Club. She volunteered in the Norton community for 
numerous organizations and causes. 
 Beverly had many hobbies and many friends. When she celebrated her 
90th birthday in 2020 she received more than 200 cards from far and 
near. She was blessed to have so many wonderful experiences and 
friends. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, her sister 
Shirley Reynolds, her brothers-in-law Kenneth Reynolds and Merlin 
Alexander, her niece Linda Gleason and grand nephew Jeffrey Gleason. 
She is survived by her sister Virginia Alexander of Esbon, nephews Larry
 (Mary Beth) Reynolds and Jim Gleason, nieces Kathy Atkins and her 
husband Dave, Deanne Alexander and Tammy Alexander along with many other
 relatives and friends.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Beverly-Louise-Kindler?obId=23558226#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Beverly L. Kindler was born on the family farm near Esbon, Kansas on 
October 29, 1930 to Edna (Willson) and Glenn E. Kindler. She attended 
grade school at Mount Zion #127 a one room school house one mile north 
of the farm. She graduated from Lebanon High School in 1948. While at 
home on the farm, she was a 10 year 4-H member of the Westside Winners 
Club. She received many 4-H awards. In 1948, she was a Rock Island 
Railway winner, traveling by train to Chicago for the National 4-H Club 
Congress. 
 Besides 4-H projects in cooking, sewing and other home economics, 
she raised baby beef along with her sisters. Her parents gave the girls
 their first calves but after the fair when the calves were sold the 
girls bought the calves for the next year and put extra money in their 
college fund. Beverly showed cattle in Wichita and the American Royal 
in Kansas City. Through her 4-H experience she decided to become a home
 economist.
 She attended college at Kansas State University from 1948 to 1952 
graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics. Beverly
 was able to travel from the farm to the K-State campus via the 
Continental bus line since the family farm was on Highway 36. 
 In August 1952, she was hired as the home economist in Decatur County
 where she stayed for 8 years. She transferred to Norton County in the 
summer of 1960. Some of her fondest memories were the county fairs. 
 In 1966 she was awarded a JC Penney Fellowship to attend Michigan 
State University where she received a Masters of Arts Degree in 1967. 
After finishing her degree, she returned to Norton to her extension job.
 She served as an officer for many years at both the state and national
 level of home economists including National President in 1979. In 1988
 she received the distinguished service award of Epsilon Sigma Phi a 
national extension fraternity. In 1989 she was recognized as the 
outstanding home economist in Kansas. She attended the majority of 
national meetings starting in 1958 until her final one in 2016, 
traveling to all 50 states except for Hawaii, Alaska and Alabama. Each 
time she returned home to Norton, she felt proud to be from Kansas.
 She retired in 1994 after serving as a home economist professional 
for 42 years. On her retirement day celebration, Beverly told the 
attendees to never stop learning. After retirement she continued 
working with 4-H organizations as a volunteer and judging at many county
 fairs and the Kansas State Fair. 
 In addition to 4-H she was involved in many clubs including P. E. O,
 Mid-Century Federated Club, United Methodist Women’s organization and 
the Heritage Quilt Club. She volunteered in the Norton community for 
numerous organizations and causes. 
 Beverly had many hobbies and many friends. When she celebrated her 
90th birthday in 2020 she received more than 200 cards from far and 
near. She was blessed to have so many wonderful experiences and 
friends. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, her sister 
Shirley Reynolds, her brothers-in-law Kenneth Reynolds and Merlin 
Alexander, her niece Linda Gleason and grand nephew Jeffrey Gleason. 
She is survived by her sister Virginia Alexander of Esbon, nephews Larry
 (Mary Beth) Reynolds and Jim Gleason, nieces Kathy Atkins and her 
husband Dave, Deanne Alexander and Tammy Alexander along with many other
 relatives and friends.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Beverly-Louise-Kindler?obId=23558226#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Beverly Louise Kindler

&nbsp;Friday, May 26th, 1933 - Monday, January 3rd, 2022&nbsp;

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/else-keil/4816853/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>&nbsp;Friday, May 26th, 1933 - Monday, January 3rd, 2022&nbsp;An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/else-keil/4816853/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Else Jofrid Keil (Bertelsen)

Matthew “Matt” 
Craig Marsh, Woodston, KS, passed away on December 3, 2021, in Woodston,
 KS at the age of 43. He was born on January 23, 1978, to Dennis and 
LeaAnn (Cooper) Marsh in Denver, CO. 
 Matt grew up in Woodston, obtained his G.E.D., and attended welding 
school. He worked as a welder all his working life. Matt enjoyed 
spending time with kids, fishing, hunting, yardwork, gardening, and 
cars.
 He is survived by his mother, LeaAnn Marsh of Woodston, KS; son, 
Lucious Aiden Marsh of Downs, KS; daughter, Destini Lea Marsh of 
Woodston, KS; sisters, Libby Kester (Dean) of Stockton, KS and Heather 
Smith (Michael) of Galveston, TX; uncle, Tim Cooper of Woodston, KS; 
aunt, Lenny Franklin of Stockton, KS; and numerous nieces, cousins and 
friends.
 He is preceded in death by his father, Dennis Marsh; grandparents, 
Doug Cooper and Frankie Cooper, and Howard Marsh and Dodi Marsh; and 
uncle, Larry Cooper.
 A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in January.
 Memorials are suggested to the Matthew Marsh Memorial Fund to help 
with funeral expenses and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease 
Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.
 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Matthew Craig "Matt" Marsh, please visit our
 <a target="_blank" href="https://tree.tributecenterstore.com/?oId=23297704">Tribute Store</a> or 
 <a href="https://tree-tc.tributestore.com/?oId=23297704&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky|FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">plant a tree</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Matthew “Matt” 
Craig Marsh, Woodston, KS, passed away on December 3, 2021, in Woodston,
 KS at the age of 43. He was born on January 23, 1978, to Dennis and 
LeaAnn (Cooper) Marsh in Denver, CO. 
 Matt grew up in Woodston, obtained his G.E.D., and attended welding 
school. He worked as a welder all his working life. Matt enjoyed 
spending time with kids, fishing, hunting, yardwork, gardening, and 
cars.
 He is survived by his mother, LeaAnn Marsh of Woodston, KS; son, 
Lucious Aiden Marsh of Downs, KS; daughter, Destini Lea Marsh of 
Woodston, KS; sisters, Libby Kester (Dean) of Stockton, KS and Heather 
Smith (Michael) of Galveston, TX; uncle, Tim Cooper of Woodston, KS; 
aunt, Lenny Franklin of Stockton, KS; and numerous nieces, cousins and 
friends.
 He is preceded in death by his father, Dennis Marsh; grandparents, 
Doug Cooper and Frankie Cooper, and Howard Marsh and Dodi Marsh; and 
uncle, Larry Cooper.
 A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in January.
 Memorials are suggested to the Matthew Marsh Memorial Fund to help 
with funeral expenses and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease 
Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.
 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Matthew Craig "Matt" Marsh, please visit our
 <a target="_blank" href="https://tree.tributecenterstore.com/?oId=23297704">Tribute Store</a> or 
 <a href="https://tree-tc.tributestore.com/?oId=23297704&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky|FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">plant a tree</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Matthew 'Matt' Craig Marsh

Norma Colleen Herren, 90, passed away January 2, 2022, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend. She was born on February 11, 1931, at Enid, 
Okla. to Herman W. &amp; Addie Irene (Ward) Cofer. She married Charles 
R. Herren on November 20, 1954 at Great Bend.

A longtime Great Bend resident, Norma was a telephone operator for 
Southwestern Bell. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in 
Great Bend. Norma enjoyed square dancing in her younger days, painting, 
crafting and writing short stories about her childhood for her family to
 read. She enjoyed traveling, having taken 19 bus tours, her favorite 
being Alaska and Nova Scotia. She loved music, whether it was listening 
to the radio or playing her keyboard.

Survivors include, her husband, Charles Herren of the home; two sons,
 William Herren and wife Delores of Middletown, Pa., and Jim Herren and 
wife Michelle of Las Vegas, NV; a daughter, Arlana Staab and husband 
Michael of Great Bend; a sister, Francelle Huffman of Baldwin City; a 
half brother, Larry Cofer and a half sister, Julia McCloskey of Calif.; 
seven grandchildren, Jeffrey Staab and wife Audra of St. George, Jeremy 
Staab of Kingfisher, Okla., Amanda Staab of Great Bend, Andrew Herren 
and Kayla Herren of Las Vegas, NV, John Herren of Rapid City, SD, and 
Phyllicia Bishop of Mount Joy, Pa; and eleven great grandchildren. She 
was preceded in death by her parents; and a half brother, Ronald Cofer.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, January 9, 
2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Private Family Services will be held 
Monday, January, 10, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Interment will be in 
the Great Bend Cemetery. 

Memorials have been designated to the Brain 
Injury Association of Kansas or Alzheimer's Association, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Norma Colleen Herren, 90, passed away January 2, 2022, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend. She was born on February 11, 1931, at Enid, 
Okla. to Herman W. &amp; Addie Irene (Ward) Cofer. She married Charles 
R. Herren on November 20, 1954 at Great Bend.A longtime Great Bend resident, Norma was a telephone operator for 
Southwestern Bell. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in 
Great Bend. Norma enjoyed square dancing in her younger days, painting, 
crafting and writing short stories about her childhood for her family to
 read. She enjoyed traveling, having taken 19 bus tours, her favorite 
being Alaska and Nova Scotia. She loved music, whether it was listening 
to the radio or playing her keyboard.Survivors include, her husband, Charles Herren of the home; two sons,
 William Herren and wife Delores of Middletown, Pa., and Jim Herren and 
wife Michelle of Las Vegas, NV; a daughter, Arlana Staab and husband 
Michael of Great Bend; a sister, Francelle Huffman of Baldwin City; a 
half brother, Larry Cofer and a half sister, Julia McCloskey of Calif.; 
seven grandchildren, Jeffrey Staab and wife Audra of St. George, Jeremy 
Staab of Kingfisher, Okla., Amanda Staab of Great Bend, Andrew Herren 
and Kayla Herren of Las Vegas, NV, John Herren of Rapid City, SD, and 
Phyllicia Bishop of Mount Joy, Pa; and eleven great grandchildren. She 
was preceded in death by her parents; and a half brother, Ronald Cofer.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, January 9, 
2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Private Family Services will be held 
Monday, January, 10, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Interment will be in 
the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the Brain 
Injury Association of Kansas or Alzheimer's Association, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

Norma Colleen Herren

Marjorie Ann Rudy-Kramer, 60, of Colby, died Friday, December 31, 2021, 
at Citizens Medical Center, in Colby. She was born on August 17, 1961, 
in Liberal, KS, to Loyd and Carole (Conger) Rudy. 
Margie worked at Mittens Truck Stop. In her spare time, she enjoyed 
being in the outdoors and kept active gardening, biking, camping, 
fishing, and hiking. She also loved playing cards and BBQing with 
friends and family. However, her favorite thing was spending time with 
her grandchildren. On May 6, 2006, Margie married George Kramer 
Margie was preceded in death by her parents; brother Rob Wright and son Loyd Whippel. 
She is survived by her husband George; children, Maria Whippel, Buddy 
Bear and Sarah Bear (Zach Wright); sister Patsy Rudy; brother Larry Rudy
 and grandchildren, Elizabeth Collins, Sydnie Huges, Lloyd Wright and 
Ember Wright. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 5, 
2021, at Celebration Community Church, Colby, KS, with burial in Beulah 
Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and sent 
in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Marjorie Ann Rudy-Kramer, 60, of Colby, died Friday, December 31, 2021, 
at Citizens Medical Center, in Colby. She was born on August 17, 1961, 
in Liberal, KS, to Loyd and Carole (Conger) Rudy. 
Margie worked at Mittens Truck Stop. In her spare time, she enjoyed 
being in the outdoors and kept active gardening, biking, camping, 
fishing, and hiking. She also loved playing cards and BBQing with 
friends and family. However, her favorite thing was spending time with 
her grandchildren. On May 6, 2006, Margie married George Kramer 
Margie was preceded in death by her parents; brother Rob Wright and son Loyd Whippel. 
She is survived by her husband George; children, Maria Whippel, Buddy 
Bear and Sarah Bear (Zach Wright); sister Patsy Rudy; brother Larry Rudy
 and grandchildren, Elizabeth Collins, Sydnie Huges, Lloyd Wright and 
Ember Wright. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 5, 
2021, at Celebration Community Church, Colby, KS, with burial in Beulah 
Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and sent 
in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Marjorie Ann Rudy-Kramer

Markus Robert Loney, Plainville, KS, passed away all too soon on 
December 31, 2021, in Plainville, at the young age of 26. He was born on
 August 11, 1995, to Douglas and Malynda (Adam) Loney in Rogers, 
Arkansas.
 Shortly after Markus was born, the family relocated to Plainville 
where he spent the vast majority of his life. Those that know Markus, 
know he had autism. This never stopped Markus; he attended Plainville 
High School and graduated with honors in 2014. He was also a part of the
 Larks Special Olympics. Markus’s favorite place to be was the Topeka 
Zoo, and a close second was any car ride with his Grandpa Ken. He loved 
being with his family and was always excited to go on a family vacation 
or do any family activity. He had many interests, some of which included
 sports like the Chiefs and Royals, playing Super Mario, and celebrating
 EVERY holiday. He was always so excited to celebrate something - 
especially his birthday. Markus was very proud of his rare coin and 
money collection, although as much as he loved collecting them, any time
 he saw a donation box of any kind he was trying to fill it with 
whatever money he had with him!
 Markus was a funny, kind, and selfless person. He brought a positive
 light and awareness to autism, showing us that you could always live 
your life to the fullest, celebrate every day, and love one another 
selflessly.
 He is survived by his parents, Doug and Malynda Loney of Plainville,
 KS; siblings, Christopher Loney of Plainville, KS, and MaKayla Loney 
(Kobe Spiess) of Plainville, KS; grandparents, Ken Adam of Plainville, 
KS, Ellen Loney of Apache Junction, AZ; and many aunts, uncles, cousins,
 and friends.
 Markus joins in his heavenly home, his grandmother, Susan (Wells) Adam; grandfather, Robert R. Loney; and uncle, John Adam.
 Services are pending.
 Memorials are suggested to a place that Markus donated to as much as
 he could, whenever he could, the Gage Park Topeka Zoo. Memorials may be
 sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., 
Plainville, KS 67663.

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 </figure>Markus Robert Loney, Plainville, KS, passed away all too soon on 
December 31, 2021, in Plainville, at the young age of 26. He was born on
 August 11, 1995, to Douglas and Malynda (Adam) Loney in Rogers, 
Arkansas.
 Shortly after Markus was born, the family relocated to Plainville 
where he spent the vast majority of his life. Those that know Markus, 
know he had autism. This never stopped Markus; he attended Plainville 
High School and graduated with honors in 2014. He was also a part of the
 Larks Special Olympics. Markus’s favorite place to be was the Topeka 
Zoo, and a close second was any car ride with his Grandpa Ken. He loved 
being with his family and was always excited to go on a family vacation 
or do any family activity. He had many interests, some of which included
 sports like the Chiefs and Royals, playing Super Mario, and celebrating
 EVERY holiday. He was always so excited to celebrate something - 
especially his birthday. Markus was very proud of his rare coin and 
money collection, although as much as he loved collecting them, any time
 he saw a donation box of any kind he was trying to fill it with 
whatever money he had with him!
 Markus was a funny, kind, and selfless person. He brought a positive
 light and awareness to autism, showing us that you could always live 
your life to the fullest, celebrate every day, and love one another 
selflessly.
 He is survived by his parents, Doug and Malynda Loney of Plainville,
 KS; siblings, Christopher Loney of Plainville, KS, and MaKayla Loney 
(Kobe Spiess) of Plainville, KS; grandparents, Ken Adam of Plainville, 
KS, Ellen Loney of Apache Junction, AZ; and many aunts, uncles, cousins,
 and friends.
 Markus joins in his heavenly home, his grandmother, Susan (Wells) Adam; grandfather, Robert R. Loney; and uncle, John Adam.
 Services are pending.
 Memorials are suggested to a place that Markus donated to as much as
 he could, whenever he could, the Gage Park Topeka Zoo. Memorials may be
 sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., 
Plainville, KS 67663.

Markus Robert Loney

Norbert L. Laue, 67, of Salina, passed away December
 28, 2021.&nbsp; He was born December 12, 1954 in Washington, KS, to Norbert 
H. and Kathryn L. (Laflen) Laue.

Norbert was baptized at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on December 26, 
1954. He moved to Salina when he was a year of age and lived in Salina 
the remainder of his life. He attended Trinity Lutheran Church. Norbert 
graduated from Salina South High School in 1973. One of Norbert’s 
favorite pastimes was hunting with his beloved dogs. He also loved to 
take joy rides on his Harley. Norbert was a life-long fan of Kansas 
State University, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Kansas City Royals.

Norbert worked at The Salina Journal for 43 years. He began in the 
Mailroom at the age of 18. He later worked in Distribution, Circulation,
 Pre-Press, and the Press Room. He retired as the Production Director in
 2018.

Norbert was described by family and friends as “one of a kind” who 
always had a smile on his face and a great sense of humor. He was always 
cool under pressure and was eager to do whatever he could to help 
others.

He is survived by his spouse, Patricia Bokish-Laue; children, Krista 
Laue-Haywood (Jaxon), of Alvin, TX, Joshua Laue (Miranda), of Rockwall, 
TX, Joshua Bokish (Natasha), of Indianapolis, IN, Laef Bokish, of 
Thailand, Shanna Weiland (Gary), of Ponder, TX, Mark Bokish (Amanda), of
 Vacaville, CA, Geoff Bokish (Jessica), of Arcadia, NE,&nbsp; Brianne 
McMurtry (Dylan), of San Diego, CA; 19 grandchildren; siblings, Kathie 
Mahmoudian (Rahim), of Salina, Becky Chaput (Ken), of Wichita, and Patty
 Perrin (Lawrence), of Blaine, WA; and dog companions, Max and Ginger.

He is preceded in death by his parents and dog companions, Rusty and Sammy.

Norbert chose to be cremated. Visitation with the family will be from
 4-8 p.m. Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Friday, January 7, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Salina.

Memorials may be made to ASPCA, in care of Ryan Mortuary.

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 </figure>Norbert L. Laue, 67, of Salina, passed away December
 28, 2021.&nbsp; He was born December 12, 1954 in Washington, KS, to Norbert 
H. and Kathryn L. (Laflen) Laue.Norbert was baptized at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on December 26, 
1954. He moved to Salina when he was a year of age and lived in Salina 
the remainder of his life. He attended Trinity Lutheran Church. Norbert 
graduated from Salina South High School in 1973. One of Norbert’s 
favorite pastimes was hunting with his beloved dogs. He also loved to 
take joy rides on his Harley. Norbert was a life-long fan of Kansas 
State University, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Kansas City Royals.Norbert worked at The Salina Journal for 43 years. He began in the 
Mailroom at the age of 18. He later worked in Distribution, Circulation,
 Pre-Press, and the Press Room. He retired as the Production Director in
 2018.Norbert was described by family and friends as “one of a kind” who 
always had a smile on his face and a great sense of humor. He was always 
cool under pressure and was eager to do whatever he could to help 
others.He is survived by his spouse, Patricia Bokish-Laue; children, Krista 
Laue-Haywood (Jaxon), of Alvin, TX, Joshua Laue (Miranda), of Rockwall, 
TX, Joshua Bokish (Natasha), of Indianapolis, IN, Laef Bokish, of 
Thailand, Shanna Weiland (Gary), of Ponder, TX, Mark Bokish (Amanda), of
 Vacaville, CA, Geoff Bokish (Jessica), of Arcadia, NE,&nbsp; Brianne 
McMurtry (Dylan), of San Diego, CA; 19 grandchildren; siblings, Kathie 
Mahmoudian (Rahim), of Salina, Becky Chaput (Ken), of Wichita, and Patty
 Perrin (Lawrence), of Blaine, WA; and dog companions, Max and Ginger.He is preceded in death by his parents and dog companions, Rusty and Sammy.Norbert chose to be cremated. Visitation with the family will be from
 4-8 p.m. Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina.Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Friday, January 7, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Salina.Memorials may be made to ASPCA, in care of Ryan Mortuary.

Norbert L. Laue

Anita (Wasinger) Lang, age 86 of Victoria, Kansas died Saturday, January 1, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays Care Center.

She was born February 26, 1935, at Hays, Kansas to Ludwig and Veronica (Ruder) Wasinger. She married Vitus F. Lang on October 1, 1956 in Hays, Kansas.

Anita was a homemaker, a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria Daughters of Isabella, Christian Mothers and was a volunteer on the St. Fidelis funeral dinner committee.&nbsp; She completed the Salina Diocese catechism courses and was a religion teacher at Victoria for over 15 years.&nbsp; Anita grew up in Hays and was a graduate of Girls Catholic High School.&nbsp; Anita enjoyed her dogs and cats, bowling, bingo, puzzles and picking blackberries.&nbsp;

Survivors include her husband, Vitus F. Lang, of the home; her daughters, Laurie Lang and husband, Al, Shawnee, KS; Janet Frank and husband, Leon, Hays, KS; Karen Cruce and husband, Steve, Dewey, OK; her son David Lang, Topeka, KS; one sister-in-law, Virginia Wasinger, Hays, KS; nine grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren.

Anita was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Lubin Wasinger and Julius Wasinger; and one sister, Julianna Scheck. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, January 6, 2022, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father Curtis Carlson O.F.M. Cap. officiating.&nbsp; Burial in Saint Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.

A vigil service with a Daughters of Isabella and Christian Mothers rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Thursday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.

The family suggests memorials to The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Good Samaritan Society of Hays or Hospice of Hays Medical Center made payable to the organization in care of the mortuary.

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

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 </figure>Anita (Wasinger) Lang, age 86 of Victoria, Kansas died Saturday, January 1, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays Care Center.She was born February 26, 1935, at Hays, Kansas to Ludwig and Veronica (Ruder) Wasinger. She married Vitus F. Lang on October 1, 1956 in Hays, Kansas.Anita was a homemaker, a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria Daughters of Isabella, Christian Mothers and was a volunteer on the St. Fidelis funeral dinner committee.&nbsp; She completed the Salina Diocese catechism courses and was a religion teacher at Victoria for over 15 years.&nbsp; Anita grew up in Hays and was a graduate of Girls Catholic High School.&nbsp; Anita enjoyed her dogs and cats, bowling, bingo, puzzles and picking blackberries.&nbsp;Survivors include her husband, Vitus F. Lang, of the home; her daughters, Laurie Lang and husband, Al, Shawnee, KS; Janet Frank and husband, Leon, Hays, KS; Karen Cruce and husband, Steve, Dewey, OK; her son David Lang, Topeka, KS; one sister-in-law, Virginia Wasinger, Hays, KS; nine grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren.Anita was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Lubin Wasinger and Julius Wasinger; and one sister, Julianna Scheck. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, January 6, 2022, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father Curtis Carlson O.F.M. Cap. officiating.&nbsp; Burial in Saint Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.A vigil service with a Daughters of Isabella and Christian Mothers rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Thursday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.The family suggests memorials to The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Good Samaritan Society of Hays or Hospice of Hays Medical Center made payable to the organization in care of the mortuary.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Anita (Wasinger) Lang

Barbara Sue (Starbird) Grover, 74, St. Francis died Sunday, December 5, 2021, at St. John Medical Center, Tulsa, OK.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

She was born December 25, 1946, in Powell, WY to Frank “Bud” and Leona (Kelsey) Starbird.&nbsp;&nbsp;As a young child, her family moved to Watsonville, CA where she graduated from Watsonville High School in 1965.&nbsp;&nbsp;She attended Wayne’s School of Beauty before traveling to Germany, where she met the love of her life, Michael R. Grover.&nbsp;&nbsp;They were united in marriage on January 19, 1969, in Leoti, KS and celebrated 52 years of marriage.&nbsp;&nbsp;She worked as a bookkeeper for several businesses before opening her own used book store in Colby in 1992.&nbsp;&nbsp;Barbara was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening, intricate thread crochet and collecting teapots and pitchers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She loved learning, especially words and vocabulary, doing word puzzles and reading the bible.&nbsp;

Survivors include her husband, Michael, of St Francis, daughters:&nbsp; Trinity Atherton (Darrin) of Hays and Leanna Hoeme (Isac) of Scott City and son:&nbsp; Shannon Grover (Raquel) of St Francis, grandchildren: Ethan Atherton and Gabriel Atherton, of Hays, Samantha Hoeme of Scott City, Randee Grover of Denver, CO and Ryan Grover of St&nbsp;Francis, brother:&nbsp; Charles “Chuck” Starbird of Reno, NV and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers:&nbsp; Donald Starbird and Rodney Starbird and her sister, Patricia (Starbird) Atkins.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Peace Lutheran Church in St Francis.&nbsp; Inurnment will take place at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;The family suggests memorials to Cheyenne County Hospital in her name.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Barbara Sue (Starbird) Grover, 74, St. Francis died Sunday, December 5, 2021, at St. John Medical Center, Tulsa, OK.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She was born December 25, 1946, in Powell, WY to Frank “Bud” and Leona (Kelsey) Starbird.&nbsp;&nbsp;As a young child, her family moved to Watsonville, CA where she graduated from Watsonville High School in 1965.&nbsp;&nbsp;She attended Wayne’s School of Beauty before traveling to Germany, where she met the love of her life, Michael R. Grover.&nbsp;&nbsp;They were united in marriage on January 19, 1969, in Leoti, KS and celebrated 52 years of marriage.&nbsp;&nbsp;She worked as a bookkeeper for several businesses before opening her own used book store in Colby in 1992.&nbsp;&nbsp;Barbara was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening, intricate thread crochet and collecting teapots and pitchers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She loved learning, especially words and vocabulary, doing word puzzles and reading the bible.&nbsp;Survivors include her husband, Michael, of St Francis, daughters:&nbsp; Trinity Atherton (Darrin) of Hays and Leanna Hoeme (Isac) of Scott City and son:&nbsp; Shannon Grover (Raquel) of St Francis, grandchildren: Ethan Atherton and Gabriel Atherton, of Hays, Samantha Hoeme of Scott City, Randee Grover of Denver, CO and Ryan Grover of St&nbsp;Francis, brother:&nbsp; Charles “Chuck” Starbird of Reno, NV and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers:&nbsp; Donald Starbird and Rodney Starbird and her sister, Patricia (Starbird) Atkins.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Peace Lutheran Church in St Francis.&nbsp; Inurnment will take place at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;The family suggests memorials to Cheyenne County Hospital in her name.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Barbara Sue (Starbird) Grover

Marvin Lee Mills, 71, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022, at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri after a courageous battle against cancer.

Marvin was born June 7, 1950, in Great Bend, Kansas. &nbsp;He was one of two sons born to Melvin and Mildred (McCord) Mills. &nbsp;He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the Class of 1968. &nbsp;He then attended Salina Vo-Tech school to learn auto&nbsp;and diesel&nbsp;mechanics.

Marvin was united in&nbsp;marriage to Betty J. (Froese) Bixby on May 12, 1990 in Salina, Kansas. &nbsp;They made their home in Salina until 1992 when they moved to Hays.

Marvin was a Environmental&nbsp;Compliance/&nbsp;Regulatory&nbsp;Specialist for the Kansas Corporation&nbsp;Commission. &nbsp;Prior,&nbsp;he worked for Koch Industries&nbsp;as a Transportation&nbsp;Supervisor. &nbsp;In his early years,&nbsp;he was an automotive/diesel mechanic for Waddell&nbsp;Oldsmobile Cadillac&nbsp;for many years, and&nbsp;was also&nbsp;co-owner ofO&amp;O Auto/Truck Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;Marvin was a member of the United Methodist Church of Hays. &nbsp;He was an active member of the Isis Shrine, the Hays Masonic Lodge and the Royal Order of the Jesters. &nbsp;He enjoyed golfing and&nbsp;all forms of&nbsp;auto&nbsp;racing. &nbsp;When he was younger,&nbsp;he&nbsp;was an avid drag racer at Great Bend Speedway&nbsp;and later enjoyed following&nbsp;and supporting&nbsp;local drivers at&nbsp;RPM&nbsp;Speedway&nbsp;with Betty.

Marvin’s surviving family include his wife of 31 years, Betty of the home; daughter, Kristi Bergeron (Dan) of Shawnee, Kansas; sons, Chad Mills (Kimberly) of Shawnee, Kansas, Greg Bixby (Rhonda) of Solomon, Kansas and Jared Bixby (Jennifer) of Wamego, Kansas; brother, Morris Mills (Marsha) of McPherson, Kansas; and ten grandchildren.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents.

Celebration of Marvin’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, where Masonic Rites will be conducted.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation&nbsp;will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday, January 7, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. &nbsp;

A Memorial has been established with the Isis Shrine. &nbsp;Contributions and condolences may be&nbsp;sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Marvin Lee Mills, 71, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022, at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri after a courageous battle against cancer.Marvin was born June 7, 1950, in Great Bend, Kansas. &nbsp;He was one of two sons born to Melvin and Mildred (McCord) Mills. &nbsp;He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the Class of 1968. &nbsp;He then attended Salina Vo-Tech school to learn auto&nbsp;and diesel&nbsp;mechanics.Marvin was united in&nbsp;marriage to Betty J. (Froese) Bixby on May 12, 1990 in Salina, Kansas. &nbsp;They made their home in Salina until 1992 when they moved to Hays.Marvin was a Environmental&nbsp;Compliance/&nbsp;Regulatory&nbsp;Specialist for the Kansas Corporation&nbsp;Commission. &nbsp;Prior,&nbsp;he worked for Koch Industries&nbsp;as a Transportation&nbsp;Supervisor. &nbsp;In his early years,&nbsp;he was an automotive/diesel mechanic for Waddell&nbsp;Oldsmobile Cadillac&nbsp;for many years, and&nbsp;was also&nbsp;co-owner ofO&amp;O Auto/Truck Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;Marvin was a member of the United Methodist Church of Hays. &nbsp;He was an active member of the Isis Shrine, the Hays Masonic Lodge and the Royal Order of the Jesters. &nbsp;He enjoyed golfing and&nbsp;all forms of&nbsp;auto&nbsp;racing. &nbsp;When he was younger,&nbsp;he&nbsp;was an avid drag racer at Great Bend Speedway&nbsp;and later enjoyed following&nbsp;and supporting&nbsp;local drivers at&nbsp;RPM&nbsp;Speedway&nbsp;with Betty.Marvin’s surviving family include his wife of 31 years, Betty of the home; daughter, Kristi Bergeron (Dan) of Shawnee, Kansas; sons, Chad Mills (Kimberly) of Shawnee, Kansas, Greg Bixby (Rhonda) of Solomon, Kansas and Jared Bixby (Jennifer) of Wamego, Kansas; brother, Morris Mills (Marsha) of McPherson, Kansas; and ten grandchildren.Marvin was preceded in death by his parents.Celebration of Marvin’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, where Masonic Rites will be conducted.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation&nbsp;will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday, January 7, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. &nbsp;A Memorial has been established with the Isis Shrine. &nbsp;Contributions and condolences may be&nbsp;sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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