Erma Schneweis, 83, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.

She was born January 10, 1939, at Spearville, the daughter of Charles 
C. and Elizabeth Mary (Schawe) Ackerman.&nbsp; She graduated from of 
Windthorst High School and was a lifetime Ford County resident. In her 
younger years she worked as a secretary for hospitals in Garden City, 
Lamar, Colorado and a short time in California.&nbsp; On November 27, 1965,&nbsp; she married Robert “Bob” Schneweis at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Dodge 
City. She was a homemaker as well as working with Bob at Schneweis Tax 
and Accounting for several years.

She was a member of the Cathedral of Our lady of Guadalupe and 
Daughters of Isabella both in Dodge City.&nbsp; She enjoyed cooking and 
gardening and loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include: her husband of 56 years, Bob; 3 sons, Ron and wife
 Jerelyn, Alan and wife Paula and Gary and wife Rhnae all of Dodge City;
 2 daughters, Jill Mead and husband Jason, McPherson and Stacey Hamilton
 and husband Todd, Ensign; 19 grandchildren, Zach Schneweis and wife 
Amanda, Luke Schneweis, Gentry Peterson and husband Tyler, Josh 
Schneweis, Emily Davis and husband Cody, Matt Schneweis and fiancé, 
Claire Leis, Logan Sherraden, Brady Sherraden, Riley Sherraden, Gavin 
Schneweis, Brooklyn Schneweis, Kristin Schneweis, Ethan Schneweis, Megan
 Schneweis, Eli Mead, Ella Mead, Ryan Hamilton, Tanner Hamilton and 
Taylyn Hamilton; 6 great granddaughters, Aspyn, Autumn, Geneva, Sadie, 
Avery and Paige; 3 sisters, Catherine Brungardt, Garden City, Alice 
Craig and husband Larry, Lubbock, Texas and Martha Strecker, Hays; and a
 sister-in-law, Sandy Ackerman, Spearville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Shelley Schneweis and brother, Gil Ackerman.

Vigil service followed by Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 
7:00 pm Thursday, January 13, 2022, both at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge
 City.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Friday, January 14, 2022, at the
 Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge City, with Fr. Wesley Schawe 
presiding.&nbsp; The Mass will be livestreamed through the Cathedral of Our 
Lady of Guadalupe Facebook page.&nbsp;&nbsp; Burial will follow in Greencrest 
Memorial Gardens, Dodge City.&nbsp; Visitation will be Thursday from noon to 
7:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel.

The family suggests memorials to Prairie Home Health or the 
Alzheimer’s Association both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 
14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1642083668223.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Erma Schneweis, 83, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.She was born January 10, 1939, at Spearville, the daughter of Charles 
C. and Elizabeth Mary (Schawe) Ackerman.&nbsp; She graduated from of 
Windthorst High School and was a lifetime Ford County resident. In her 
younger years she worked as a secretary for hospitals in Garden City, 
Lamar, Colorado and a short time in California.&nbsp; On November 27, 1965,&nbsp; she married Robert “Bob” Schneweis at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Dodge 
City. She was a homemaker as well as working with Bob at Schneweis Tax 
and Accounting for several years.She was a member of the Cathedral of Our lady of Guadalupe and 
Daughters of Isabella both in Dodge City.&nbsp; She enjoyed cooking and 
gardening and loved spending time with her family.Survivors include: her husband of 56 years, Bob; 3 sons, Ron and wife
 Jerelyn, Alan and wife Paula and Gary and wife Rhnae all of Dodge City;
 2 daughters, Jill Mead and husband Jason, McPherson and Stacey Hamilton
 and husband Todd, Ensign; 19 grandchildren, Zach Schneweis and wife 
Amanda, Luke Schneweis, Gentry Peterson and husband Tyler, Josh 
Schneweis, Emily Davis and husband Cody, Matt Schneweis and fiancé, 
Claire Leis, Logan Sherraden, Brady Sherraden, Riley Sherraden, Gavin 
Schneweis, Brooklyn Schneweis, Kristin Schneweis, Ethan Schneweis, Megan
 Schneweis, Eli Mead, Ella Mead, Ryan Hamilton, Tanner Hamilton and 
Taylyn Hamilton; 6 great granddaughters, Aspyn, Autumn, Geneva, Sadie, 
Avery and Paige; 3 sisters, Catherine Brungardt, Garden City, Alice 
Craig and husband Larry, Lubbock, Texas and Martha Strecker, Hays; and a
 sister-in-law, Sandy Ackerman, Spearville.She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Shelley Schneweis and brother, Gil Ackerman.Vigil service followed by Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 
7:00 pm Thursday, January 13, 2022, both at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge
 City.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Friday, January 14, 2022, at the
 Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge City, with Fr. Wesley Schawe 
presiding.&nbsp; The Mass will be livestreamed through the Cathedral of Our 
Lady of Guadalupe Facebook page.&nbsp;&nbsp; Burial will follow in Greencrest 
Memorial Gardens, Dodge City.&nbsp; Visitation will be Thursday from noon to 
7:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel.The family suggests memorials to Prairie Home Health or the 
Alzheimer’s Association both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 
14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp;

Erma Schneweis

Patricia Ann Daniels, age 74, of Beaver City, Nebraska departed this life on Monday, January 10, 2022 at
Phelps Memorial Hospital in Holdrege. She has left a hole in our hearts that won't be filled again until we meet
our Creator. She was born in Wray, Colorado on March 6, 1947 to Rex Harrold and Florence Lorraine (Reed)
Daniels. She was the first of their three daughters.


"Patsy," as her father called her, grew up on a ranch that is about as far northwest in Kansas as you can get.
In fact, the tri-state marker was about three miles from the house where she grew up, and the family ranch now
encompasses the marker.


Pat grew up in the saddle, working with livestock, and knowing what it meant to work and to work hard. She
never seemed to complain about the work she did. Even later in life, family members cannot recall a time where
she complained about it. She loved the outdoors, and in her youth she and her sisters would trade chores- Pat
taking the outside chores while Peggy and Sally did the indoor chores. She remained true to this until the day
she died. 
Pat started first grade in Cheyenne County, Pleasant Hill West 10, a one-room country school. The same
teacher taught all eight grades. She attended just one year here, then went to Haigler where she graduated in
1965 as Valedictorian. She attended Kansas Wesleyan for 2 years and transferred to Fort Hays State, where
she rodeoed for 1 year. She had dreamed of being a vet, but her father discouraged her from this. Pat was well
educated in multiple areas and loved to study, despite not having a college degree.

She met her soul mate during flying lessons with Glenn Packard in Imperial, and they went on their first date
on October 12, 1968. Just short of six months later, on April 3, 1969, she married Charles Keith Theobald. They
lived in Imperial during the week where he taught Industrial Arts. Pat and Keith both had their pilot’s licenses
and would fly home to Beaver City every weekend to farm.


They officially moved to Beaver City in 1971, renting various houses in or near town. One day Keith told her to
draw up a house plan, and she did so on the back of an envelope. They started building their new home, moving
in 50 years ago this coming spring.


They welcomed their first baby, Travis Daniel Theobald, on February 6, 1974. Sandi Lorraine Theobald joined
them on October 12, 1977. Raising her children became the most important job she ever had. Both agree that
while they may not have always had everything they wanted, they always had more than they needed. Pat did
everything for her family, always putting her needs second to those of her family.


She had had many jobs over her nearly 75 years, many of which were volunteer positions. Pat loved to help
others. Many can share a personal story of such generosity. If following one’s passion can be called a “job,” her
longest role was as leader of the 4-H Horse Club. She did this religiously for 50 years. She loved her horses and
would drop about anything to go for a ride.


Her second longest service was that of being an EMT, serving in the capacity of EMS Chief for many years.
She did this for nearly 30 years, which included many years of being an EMT and CPR instructor as well. She
would leave whatever she was doing to go on a call. Even after her health began to decline approximately one
year ago, she still responded when able. She was a member of the Nebraska Troop D Critical Incident Stress
Management (CISM) team. Pat spent at least 10 years as Beaver City Pool Manager, where she enjoyed
teaching swimming lessons, lifeguard training and doing water aerobics.


Pat grew up attending the Haigler United Methodist Church, and after coming to Beaver City became an active
member of the First Presbyterian Church. She and Keith were members of the Presbyterian Mariners for many
years. She taught Sunday School at the Presbyterian Church and later at the Wilsonville United Baptist-Christian
Church, when Keith became a minister there. Her love for the Lord was evident in both word and deed.


Pat drove the school bus both in Imperial and Beaver City. She worked as a locksmith for Edgar Hatheway in
Imperial for almost four years. She loved to paint, draw and write, contributing a sports column to the Beaver
City Times-Tribune for a few years. Memories of her childhood in northwest Kansas were included in a short
story published in the “Sod Houses and The Dirty Thirties” book. Local author Warren Dunlap asked her to draw
the cover for his book “Purgatorie Shooting.” Ever humble, she never felt any of her work was "good".


Pat was a humble, gracious, and amazing woman of God. She was a true Prayer Warrior. She loved others
and would take anyone in as her own. She loved animals, especially her horses.


She was preceded in death by her parents, Rex and Florence Daniels; father- and mother-in-law, John and
Metta Theobald; and brothers-in-law Kelley Theobald, David Theobald, and Larry Hardenbrook.


She is survived by her husband Keith; son Travis (Dolly) Theobald of Beaver City; daughter Sandi (Chad)
Longfellow of Ansley; sisters Sally (Dan) Leinen of Haigler, Nebraska, and Peggy (Bill) Deremer of Arvada, Colo.;
sister-in-laws Karen Hardenbrook of Beaver City and Pat Theobald of Michigan; brother-in-law Blake (Tere)
Theobald of New Mexico; grandchildren Jordyn Vincent, David Theobald, Jett Vincent, Trey Vincent, Ashton,
Maisy and Madison Longfellow, and Daniel and Jacy Theobald; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.


Memorials are suggested to the Beaver City Ambulance, Gideons International, or the Furnas County 4-H
Council.


Viewing and visitation will be Friday, January, 14, 2022 from 5 PM till 7 PM at Wenburg Funeral Home in
Beaver City, Nebraska. Funeral service will be Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 2 PM at Faith Community Church
of Beaver City, Nebraska with Travis Theobald, officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, of
Beaver City. Wenburg Funeral Home of Beaver City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolence and personal
reflections may be left at wenburgfuneralhome.com


Patricia Ann Daniels, age 74, of Beaver City, Nebraska departed this life on Monday, January 10, 2022 at
Phelps Memorial Hospital in Holdrege. She has left a hole in our hearts that won't be filled again until we meet
our Creator. She was born in Wray, Colorado on March 6, 1947 to Rex Harrold and Florence Lorraine (Reed)
Daniels. She was the first of their three daughters.
"Patsy," as her father called her, grew up on a ranch that is about as far northwest in Kansas as you can get.
In fact, the tri-state marker was about three miles from the house where she grew up, and the family ranch now
encompasses the marker.
Pat grew up in the saddle, working with livestock, and knowing what it meant to work and to work hard. She
never seemed to complain about the work she did. Even later in life, family members cannot recall a time where
she complained about it. She loved the outdoors, and in her youth she and her sisters would trade chores- Pat
taking the outside chores while Peggy and Sally did the indoor chores. She remained true to this until the day
she died. 
Pat started first grade in Cheyenne County, Pleasant Hill West 10, a one-room country school. The same
teacher taught all eight grades. She attended just one year here, then went to Haigler where she graduated in
1965 as Valedictorian. She attended Kansas Wesleyan for 2 years and transferred to Fort Hays State, where
she rodeoed for 1 year. She had dreamed of being a vet, but her father discouraged her from this. Pat was well
educated in multiple areas and loved to study, despite not having a college degree.
She met her soul mate during flying lessons with Glenn Packard in Imperial, and they went on their first date
on October 12, 1968. Just short of six months later, on April 3, 1969, she married Charles Keith Theobald. They
lived in Imperial during the week where he taught Industrial Arts. Pat and Keith both had their pilot’s licenses
and would fly home to Beaver City every weekend to farm.
They officially moved to Beaver City in 1971, renting various houses in or near town. One day Keith told her to
draw up a house plan, and she did so on the back of an envelope. They started building their new home, moving
in 50 years ago this coming spring.
They welcomed their first baby, Travis Daniel Theobald, on February 6, 1974. Sandi Lorraine Theobald joined
them on October 12, 1977. Raising her children became the most important job she ever had. Both agree that
while they may not have always had everything they wanted, they always had more than they needed. Pat did
everything for her family, always putting her needs second to those of her family.
She had had many jobs over her nearly 75 years, many of which were volunteer positions. Pat loved to help
others. Many can share a personal story of such generosity. If following one’s passion can be called a “job,” her
longest role was as leader of the 4-H Horse Club. She did this religiously for 50 years. She loved her horses and
would drop about anything to go for a ride.
Her second longest service was that of being an EMT, serving in the capacity of EMS Chief for many years.
She did this for nearly 30 years, which included many years of being an EMT and CPR instructor as well. She
would leave whatever she was doing to go on a call. Even after her health began to decline approximately one
year ago, she still responded when able. She was a member of the Nebraska Troop D Critical Incident Stress
Management (CISM) team. Pat spent at least 10 years as Beaver City Pool Manager, where she enjoyed
teaching swimming lessons, lifeguard training and doing water aerobics.
Pat grew up attending the Haigler United Methodist Church, and after coming to Beaver City became an active
member of the First Presbyterian Church. She and Keith were members of the Presbyterian Mariners for many
years. She taught Sunday School at the Presbyterian Church and later at the Wilsonville United Baptist-Christian
Church, when Keith became a minister there. Her love for the Lord was evident in both word and deed.
Pat drove the school bus both in Imperial and Beaver City. She worked as a locksmith for Edgar Hatheway in
Imperial for almost four years. She loved to paint, draw and write, contributing a sports column to the Beaver
City Times-Tribune for a few years. Memories of her childhood in northwest Kansas were included in a short
story published in the “Sod Houses and The Dirty Thirties” book. Local author Warren Dunlap asked her to draw
the cover for his book “Purgatorie Shooting.” Ever humble, she never felt any of her work was "good".
Pat was a humble, gracious, and amazing woman of God. She was a true Prayer Warrior. She loved others
and would take anyone in as her own. She loved animals, especially her horses.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rex and Florence Daniels; father- and mother-in-law, John and
Metta Theobald; and brothers-in-law Kelley Theobald, David Theobald, and Larry Hardenbrook.
She is survived by her husband Keith; son Travis (Dolly) Theobald of Beaver City; daughter Sandi (Chad)
Longfellow of Ansley; sisters Sally (Dan) Leinen of Haigler, Nebraska, and Peggy (Bill) Deremer of Arvada, Colo.;
sister-in-laws Karen Hardenbrook of Beaver City and Pat Theobald of Michigan; brother-in-law Blake (Tere)
Theobald of New Mexico; grandchildren Jordyn Vincent, David Theobald, Jett Vincent, Trey Vincent, Ashton,
Maisy and Madison Longfellow, and Daniel and Jacy Theobald; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorials are suggested to the Beaver City Ambulance, Gideons International, or the Furnas County 4-H
Council.
Viewing and visitation will be Friday, January, 14, 2022 from 5 PM till 7 PM at Wenburg Funeral Home in
Beaver City, Nebraska. Funeral service will be Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 2 PM at Faith Community Church
of Beaver City, Nebraska with Travis Theobald, officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, of
Beaver City. Wenburg Funeral Home of Beaver City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolence and personal
reflections may be left at wenburgfuneralhome.com

Patricia Ann Daniels

Passing peacefully, Karen Sue Brown was reunited with her parents, 
K.R. and Agnes Trantham; older brother, Darrel Trantham; sister Kathy 
Lacey on January 5, 2022.

Born on February 1, 1949, in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, she was an amazing mother, sister, aunt and friend to all.

Karen owned a convenience store and motel while living in Attica, 
Kansas, and was known to help anyone in need no matter what time of the 
night. She later moved to Alva, Oklahoma, where she worked in the print 
shop at Northwestern Oklahoma State College before relocating to 
California to find her most rewarding career of all: being Grandma Bert.
 Helping care for her daughter Tracie’s children – Emily and Mason – 
gave Karen great joy, which was added to later in life by her son, Ty, 
making her a grandma twice more with Rey and Zander. Karen loved 
gardening, crafting, and reading books with many people sharing in her 
knowledge and creations.

Missing Karen will be her son, Tyrone Hughbanks of Tyrone, Oklahoma, 
along with her daughter, Tracie Hephner and husband Wade of Omaha, 
Nebraska, as well as her grandchildren, Emily and Mason Hephner and Rey 
and Zander Hughbanks. She will also be missed by her brother, Tom 
Trantham and wife Cecilia, sister-in-law Nancy Trantham, as well as many
 nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Karen’s wish for no service has been honored as Karen did not want 
anyone to mourn her passing but rather celebrate the many memories made 
with her during her incredible life.

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 </figure>Passing peacefully, Karen Sue Brown was reunited with her parents, 
K.R. and Agnes Trantham; older brother, Darrel Trantham; sister Kathy 
Lacey on January 5, 2022.Born on February 1, 1949, in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, she was an amazing mother, sister, aunt and friend to all.Karen owned a convenience store and motel while living in Attica, 
Kansas, and was known to help anyone in need no matter what time of the 
night. She later moved to Alva, Oklahoma, where she worked in the print 
shop at Northwestern Oklahoma State College before relocating to 
California to find her most rewarding career of all: being Grandma Bert.
 Helping care for her daughter Tracie’s children – Emily and Mason – 
gave Karen great joy, which was added to later in life by her son, Ty, 
making her a grandma twice more with Rey and Zander. Karen loved 
gardening, crafting, and reading books with many people sharing in her 
knowledge and creations.Missing Karen will be her son, Tyrone Hughbanks of Tyrone, Oklahoma, 
along with her daughter, Tracie Hephner and husband Wade of Omaha, 
Nebraska, as well as her grandchildren, Emily and Mason Hephner and Rey 
and Zander Hughbanks. She will also be missed by her brother, Tom 
Trantham and wife Cecilia, sister-in-law Nancy Trantham, as well as many
 nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.Karen’s wish for no service has been honored as Karen did not want 
anyone to mourn her passing but rather celebrate the many memories made 
with her during her incredible life.

Karen Sue Brown 

Stanley Duane Cebula, 74, of Goodland, Kansas went to be with our Lord on January 9, 2022.&nbsp; He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, papa, father-in-law, uncle, friend and community member, who lived a full life and was loved by many.&nbsp;

Stan was born the fourth of five children to Thomas James Cebula and Stella Frances Stroyek Cebula on March 19, 1947, in Goodland, Kansas.&nbsp; He grew up on the family farm just outside of Goodland.&nbsp; The house he was raised in as a child became the same house he raised his family in.&nbsp;

He attended Goodland schools, graduating from Goodland High School in 1965.&nbsp; Stan attended Colorado School of Mines before transferring to Colorado State College in Greeley, Colorado where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1969, and where he met his future wife, Gwendolyn Ann Forbes. &nbsp;

Stan and Gwen were married on May 17, 1969, at St. Rose of Lima in Denver, Colorado.&nbsp; In 2019, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.&nbsp; Anyone who observed their Christ-centered relationship was witness to a powerful example of faith, love, and devotion.&nbsp; They enjoyed traveling, especially to see musicals, dinner theaters and movies at the TCM Fathom events, while also never missing the opportunity to watch a classic film at home together.&nbsp; One of their most memorable trips together was this past fall to see the colors out west.&nbsp; It was the best they had ever seen!

Following college, Stan and Gwen spent a year in Eugene, Oregon, working as volunteers in the VISTA program (Volunteers in Service to America) supporting families to build their own homes. After the year of service, they returned to Denver, where Stan worked for Gart Brothers Sporting Goods and later worked for the Denver Water Department. Stan and Gwen returned to Goodland in the mid-1970s where Stan started helping with the Cebula Farm. He took over the farm and continued full time until his retirement in Spring 2018.&nbsp;

Stan and Gwen have six children: Aaron, Adam, Aileen, Alan, Amy and Ashley, also known as the A Team.&nbsp; One of his greatest joys in life was his children and you could often find him at their extracurricular activities or side by side helping him at the farm.&nbsp;

Stan has been described as a pillar of the community.&nbsp; He served as a school board member for Goodland Schools from 1991 to 1995.&nbsp; Additionally, he was a board member for the Co-op.&nbsp; During his life, Stan was an active member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, serving as a Cantor and Eucharistic Minister. He had been a parishioner of this parish since birth.&nbsp; He served as a fourth degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus Council #1993. Stan was the Council Grand Knight in 1994 and 1995. He was also the Faithful Navigator for the St. Pius the X Assembly. Stan’s activities included delivering Meals on Wheels, the annual Tootsie Roll Drive, regular bingo nights, Altar Server campout, Flatlander Festival events and annual activities at the county fair. Stan loved running the Tilt-a-Whirl. He was a confirmation teacher, and together with Gwen, they were CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) sponsors, hosting many events at the family farm. &nbsp;

Stan was quite the adventure-seeker and loved any activity that got him outdoors.&nbsp; Some of his favorite things to do included hunting with his brothers, sons and son-in-law, bird watching with his siblings, camping and hiking trips throughout the southwest with his brother Willie, wind wagon races, and wind surfing.&nbsp; He also loved to ski and enjoyed teaching his children and grandchildren.&nbsp; As a Papa, he never hesitated to spend time loving on and helping his grandchildren and deeply loved watching them grow.&nbsp; He was a true family man and had great fun lighting large firework displays with his brothers, sons, and nephews and was always up for making homemade ice cream and drinking Willie Beer.&nbsp; Most recently, he was able to do all of that in 2021 when family gathered to celebrate 100 years of Cebulas in Sherman County.&nbsp;

Stan is preceded in death by his parents, mother and father-in-law and older brother Jerome Cebula.

Stan is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn Cebula of Goodland, children Aaron (Kim) Cebula of Hays, Adam (Miranda) Cebula of Columbus, NE, Aileen (Donald) Raymer of Marion, Alan (Amanda) Cebula of Saint George, Amy (Joseph) Sramek of Goodland, and Ashley (Bryan) Boxberger of Hoisington, siblings Robert (Carol) Cebula of Orange, CA, William Cebula of Prescott Valley, AZ, Sister Janice Cebula of Clinton, IA,&nbsp;

&nbsp;grandchildren Jordy, Jymer, and Jayda Raymer, Landon and Zoey Sramek, Addilyn and Aizik Cebula, Lane and Luke Boxberger, Noah Cebula and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 14, 2022, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM MT at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Goodland, KS with a Vigil Service and Rosary following at 7:00 PM MT.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 10:30AM MT at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Goodland, KS with Father David Michael and Father Norbert Dlabal presiding.&nbsp; Burial will be held following Mass at the Goodland Cemetery.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in memory of Stanley Cebula to the OLPH Catholic Church Cebula Scholarship Fund or the Knights of Columbus Scholarship Fund and may be sent to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Avenue, Goodland, KS 67735. &nbsp;

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.

<figure>
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 </figure>Stanley Duane Cebula, 74, of Goodland, Kansas went to be with our Lord on January 9, 2022.&nbsp; He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, papa, father-in-law, uncle, friend and community member, who lived a full life and was loved by many.&nbsp;Stan was born the fourth of five children to Thomas James Cebula and Stella Frances Stroyek Cebula on March 19, 1947, in Goodland, Kansas.&nbsp; He grew up on the family farm just outside of Goodland.&nbsp; The house he was raised in as a child became the same house he raised his family in.&nbsp;He attended Goodland schools, graduating from Goodland High School in 1965.&nbsp; Stan attended Colorado School of Mines before transferring to Colorado State College in Greeley, Colorado where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1969, and where he met his future wife, Gwendolyn Ann Forbes. &nbsp;Stan and Gwen were married on May 17, 1969, at St. Rose of Lima in Denver, Colorado.&nbsp; In 2019, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.&nbsp; Anyone who observed their Christ-centered relationship was witness to a powerful example of faith, love, and devotion.&nbsp; They enjoyed traveling, especially to see musicals, dinner theaters and movies at the TCM Fathom events, while also never missing the opportunity to watch a classic film at home together.&nbsp; One of their most memorable trips together was this past fall to see the colors out west.&nbsp; It was the best they had ever seen!Following college, Stan and Gwen spent a year in Eugene, Oregon, working as volunteers in the VISTA program (Volunteers in Service to America) supporting families to build their own homes. After the year of service, they returned to Denver, where Stan worked for Gart Brothers Sporting Goods and later worked for the Denver Water Department. Stan and Gwen returned to Goodland in the mid-1970s where Stan started helping with the Cebula Farm. He took over the farm and continued full time until his retirement in Spring 2018.&nbsp;Stan and Gwen have six children: Aaron, Adam, Aileen, Alan, Amy and Ashley, also known as the A Team.&nbsp; One of his greatest joys in life was his children and you could often find him at their extracurricular activities or side by side helping him at the farm.&nbsp;Stan has been described as a pillar of the community.&nbsp; He served as a school board member for Goodland Schools from 1991 to 1995.&nbsp; Additionally, he was a board member for the Co-op.&nbsp; During his life, Stan was an active member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, serving as a Cantor and Eucharistic Minister. He had been a parishioner of this parish since birth.&nbsp; He served as a fourth degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus Council #1993. Stan was the Council Grand Knight in 1994 and 1995. He was also the Faithful Navigator for the St. Pius the X Assembly. Stan’s activities included delivering Meals on Wheels, the annual Tootsie Roll Drive, regular bingo nights, Altar Server campout, Flatlander Festival events and annual activities at the county fair. Stan loved running the Tilt-a-Whirl. He was a confirmation teacher, and together with Gwen, they were CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) sponsors, hosting many events at the family farm. &nbsp;Stan was quite the adventure-seeker and loved any activity that got him outdoors.&nbsp; Some of his favorite things to do included hunting with his brothers, sons and son-in-law, bird watching with his siblings, camping and hiking trips throughout the southwest with his brother Willie, wind wagon races, and wind surfing.&nbsp; He also loved to ski and enjoyed teaching his children and grandchildren.&nbsp; As a Papa, he never hesitated to spend time loving on and helping his grandchildren and deeply loved watching them grow.&nbsp; He was a true family man and had great fun lighting large firework displays with his brothers, sons, and nephews and was always up for making homemade ice cream and drinking Willie Beer.&nbsp; Most recently, he was able to do all of that in 2021 when family gathered to celebrate 100 years of Cebulas in Sherman County.&nbsp;Stan is preceded in death by his parents, mother and father-in-law and older brother Jerome Cebula.Stan is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn Cebula of Goodland, children Aaron (Kim) Cebula of Hays, Adam (Miranda) Cebula of Columbus, NE, Aileen (Donald) Raymer of Marion, Alan (Amanda) Cebula of Saint George, Amy (Joseph) Sramek of Goodland, and Ashley (Bryan) Boxberger of Hoisington, siblings Robert (Carol) Cebula of Orange, CA, William Cebula of Prescott Valley, AZ, Sister Janice Cebula of Clinton, IA,&nbsp;&nbsp;grandchildren Jordy, Jymer, and Jayda Raymer, Landon and Zoey Sramek, Addilyn and Aizik Cebula, Lane and Luke Boxberger, Noah Cebula and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.&nbsp;Visitation will be held on Friday, January 14, 2022, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM MT at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Goodland, KS with a Vigil Service and Rosary following at 7:00 PM MT.Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 10:30AM MT at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Goodland, KS with Father David Michael and Father Norbert Dlabal presiding.&nbsp; Burial will be held following Mass at the Goodland Cemetery.The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in memory of Stanley Cebula to the OLPH Catholic Church Cebula Scholarship Fund or the Knights of Columbus Scholarship Fund and may be sent to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Avenue, Goodland, KS 67735. &nbsp;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.

Stanley Duane Cebula

April 27, 1963 – January 10, 2022

A nurse on earth is now an angel in heaven.

Penni Dawn Britt-Heller, 58, died on January 10, 2022, at home in St. John, Kansas with her husband and family by her side.

Penni was born April 27, 1963, in Abilene, Kansas, to Jean 
Ellen (DeWeese) Britt and Gerald Duane (Sonny) Britt. The youngest of 
four children, she grew up on the family farm once owned by her great 
grandparents in the Willowdale Township of the Talmage community. It was
 there that her love for animals and all things farm life were nurtured.
 That love grew even more after she married Bruce Heller, and they moved
 to his farm in St. John, Kansas.

She attended Talmage Grade School, Chapman Middle School, and
 Chapman High School, graduating in 1981, before continuing her 
education in nursing.

Penni began a long and dedicated nursing career in 1985 after
 graduating from Asbury School of Nursing in Salina and worked in 
hospitals, clinics, and home health in Manhattan, Salina, Junction City,
 Price, Utah; Alma, Nebraska; Norton, Salina, and Pratt, and served as a
 traveling nurse early in her career, serving in Dallas and Hawaii.

She loved teaching others the art of nursing and served as a 
clinical instructor for Colby Community College from 1999-2010, while 
also earning her BSN in Nursing from Fort Hays University in 2006. Her 
former students continue to express their love and gratitude for all she
 taught them, including the friendly and caring manner with which she 
cared for them and her patients.

As much as she loved nursing, she loved time spent with 
family even more. The vacations, campouts, birthday celebrations, family
 reunions and other events that brought family together were important 
to her. Penni was a constant energetic, fun-loving wife, mother, 
daughter, sister, aunt, niece. cousin and friend who loved to make 
everyone smile and laugh.

She is survived by her husband, Bruce Heller of St. John; 
son, Drew Britt and wife Brianna of Cave Creek, AZ; mother, Jean Britt 
of Abilene; sister Shawni (John) Sheets of Abilene; Rory (Deb) Britt of 
Abilene; and Shane (Toni) Britt of Kansas City.

Also surviving are stepsons, David (Veronica) Heller of St. 
John; Derrick (Weslea) Johnson of Everett, Washington on Aircraft 
Carrier Nimitz; stepdaughter Kelsey Coe of Houston, Texas; and 
grandchildren Annabelle and Kensington Britt; Sam, Jazlene, and Jade 
Heller; and Benjamin and Aubrey Johnson.

She is also survived by her special Little Sister, Gracie Dibble of Phillipsburg.

Penni was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Duane 
(Sonny) Britt; her maternal grandparents, V.P. and Georgia DeWeese; and 
paternal grandparents, Elvin and Lona Britt.

Along with her love of family and nursing, faith was an ever 
present and important part of Penni’s life. She wanted everyone to know 
that even though any of us may face adversities in life, we must still 
give God the glory and thank him. Never, throughout her entire cancer 
journey or life, did Penni feel that God left her. She hoped that 
because of her faith, she may have planted seeds in people to seek 
Christ.

The family invites you to help us celebrate Penni’s life, 
laughter, sense of humor, smile, the love she gave family and friends, 
and her never-ending faith during a celebration of life at Emmanuel 
Church in Abilene at 7 p.m. Friday, January 14, with Pastor Jon Griffith 
officiating. &nbsp;A second service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, 
January 15, at Trinity Community Church in Hudson, Kansas with Pastor 
Wade Russell officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Park Cemetery, St. 
John. &nbsp;Minnis Chapel, St. John, is in charge of arrangements.

To celebrate Penni’s love of helping others and her life-long
 love of reading, she requested her memorials be given to Care Beyond 
the Boulevard or to Talmage Library.

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 </figure>April 27, 1963 – January 10, 2022A nurse on earth is now an angel in heaven.Penni Dawn Britt-Heller, 58, died on January 10, 2022, at home in St. John, Kansas with her husband and family by her side.Penni was born April 27, 1963, in Abilene, Kansas, to Jean 
Ellen (DeWeese) Britt and Gerald Duane (Sonny) Britt. The youngest of 
four children, she grew up on the family farm once owned by her great 
grandparents in the Willowdale Township of the Talmage community. It was
 there that her love for animals and all things farm life were nurtured.
 That love grew even more after she married Bruce Heller, and they moved
 to his farm in St. John, Kansas.She attended Talmage Grade School, Chapman Middle School, and
 Chapman High School, graduating in 1981, before continuing her 
education in nursing.Penni began a long and dedicated nursing career in 1985 after
 graduating from Asbury School of Nursing in Salina and worked in 
hospitals, clinics, and home health in Manhattan, Salina, Junction City,
 Price, Utah; Alma, Nebraska; Norton, Salina, and Pratt, and served as a
 traveling nurse early in her career, serving in Dallas and Hawaii.She loved teaching others the art of nursing and served as a 
clinical instructor for Colby Community College from 1999-2010, while 
also earning her BSN in Nursing from Fort Hays University in 2006. Her 
former students continue to express their love and gratitude for all she
 taught them, including the friendly and caring manner with which she 
cared for them and her patients.As much as she loved nursing, she loved time spent with 
family even more. The vacations, campouts, birthday celebrations, family
 reunions and other events that brought family together were important 
to her. Penni was a constant energetic, fun-loving wife, mother, 
daughter, sister, aunt, niece. cousin and friend who loved to make 
everyone smile and laugh.She is survived by her husband, Bruce Heller of St. John; 
son, Drew Britt and wife Brianna of Cave Creek, AZ; mother, Jean Britt 
of Abilene; sister Shawni (John) Sheets of Abilene; Rory (Deb) Britt of 
Abilene; and Shane (Toni) Britt of Kansas City.Also surviving are stepsons, David (Veronica) Heller of St. 
John; Derrick (Weslea) Johnson of Everett, Washington on Aircraft 
Carrier Nimitz; stepdaughter Kelsey Coe of Houston, Texas; and 
grandchildren Annabelle and Kensington Britt; Sam, Jazlene, and Jade 
Heller; and Benjamin and Aubrey Johnson.She is also survived by her special Little Sister, Gracie Dibble of Phillipsburg.Penni was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Duane 
(Sonny) Britt; her maternal grandparents, V.P. and Georgia DeWeese; and 
paternal grandparents, Elvin and Lona Britt.Along with her love of family and nursing, faith was an ever 
present and important part of Penni’s life. She wanted everyone to know 
that even though any of us may face adversities in life, we must still 
give God the glory and thank him. Never, throughout her entire cancer 
journey or life, did Penni feel that God left her. She hoped that 
because of her faith, she may have planted seeds in people to seek 
Christ.The family invites you to help us celebrate Penni’s life, 
laughter, sense of humor, smile, the love she gave family and friends, 
and her never-ending faith during a celebration of life at Emmanuel 
Church in Abilene at 7 p.m. Friday, January 14, with Pastor Jon Griffith 
officiating. &nbsp;A second service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, 
January 15, at Trinity Community Church in Hudson, Kansas with Pastor 
Wade Russell officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Park Cemetery, St. 
John. &nbsp;Minnis Chapel, St. John, is in charge of arrangements.To celebrate Penni’s love of helping others and her life-long
 love of reading, she requested her memorials be given to Care Beyond 
the Boulevard or to Talmage Library.

Penni Dawn Britt-Heller

Carol Lavonne Weber, age 77, passed away Monday, December 10, 2022 at Topside Manor in Goodland.&nbsp;

Carol was born February 28, 1944 to Clarance and Dorothy (Burt) 
Enderson in Fairmont, Minnesota.&nbsp; In 2000 she married John Weber of 
Kanorado, Kansas.&nbsp; She enjoyed seamstress work and spending time with 
family and friends. 
 
Preceding her in death was her husband, John.&nbsp;

Memorials may be designated to the Northwest Kansas Animal Shelter at
 may be sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, 
Kansas 67735.&nbsp;

Information and online condolences&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com.

Carol Lavonne Weber, age 77, passed away Monday, December 10, 2022 at Topside Manor in Goodland.&nbsp;Carol was born February 28, 1944 to Clarance and Dorothy (Burt) 
Enderson in Fairmont, Minnesota.&nbsp; In 2000 she married John Weber of 
Kanorado, Kansas.&nbsp; She enjoyed seamstress work and spending time with 
family and friends. 
 
Preceding her in death was her husband, John.&nbsp;Memorials may be designated to the Northwest Kansas Animal Shelter at
 may be sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, 
Kansas 67735.&nbsp;Information and online condolences&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com.

Carol Lavonne (Enderson) Weber

Filimon Rodriguez Jr., 51, died January 9, 2022, at KU Medical Center in 
Kansas City, Kansas. He was born May 17, 1970, in Pharr, Texas, the son 
of Filimon Rodriquez and Isabel Gomez. 
Filimon grew up and graduated from schools in Goodland. It was there 
that he met his future wife Sylvia. They married on April 2, 1988. 
They raised two respectful, successful children and had the privilege of
 welcoming two adorable grandchildren into their tight knit family 
circle. He enjoyed working out, watching Bruce Lee movies and cheering 
on the Dallas Cowboys. His heart held a special love and affection for 
his beloved past and present pets- Freedom, Buddy, April, Zeke, Dallas 
and Troy &amp; grandpups Dak and Melo. 
In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his children- 
Brittnee Arianna (Jorge) Cruz and Brandon Reece; grandchildren- Adreah 
Skye and Shia Rey Cruz; mother-Isabel (Ernesto) Quintana; siblings-Rene 
(Gloria) Rodriquez, Mary Ann (John) Seguro, Anita (Jacinto) Gomez, 
Anabel Rodriquez and Connie Rodriquez; mother-in-law- Paula Garate &amp;
 father-in-law-Eloy Espinosa. 
A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 pm Monday January 17, 2022, at 
Cornerstone Church with burial to follow at Valley View Cemetery. 
Visitation will take place from 11:00 am to service time.

 The family 
suggests memorials to the Filimon Rodriguez Memorial Fund in Care of 
Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N 7th Street, Garden City, KS. 67846. 
620-276-3219.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Filimon Rodriguez Jr., 51, died January 9, 2022, at KU Medical Center in 
Kansas City, Kansas. He was born May 17, 1970, in Pharr, Texas, the son 
of Filimon Rodriquez and Isabel Gomez. 
Filimon grew up and graduated from schools in Goodland. It was there 
that he met his future wife Sylvia. They married on April 2, 1988. 
They raised two respectful, successful children and had the privilege of
 welcoming two adorable grandchildren into their tight knit family 
circle. He enjoyed working out, watching Bruce Lee movies and cheering 
on the Dallas Cowboys. His heart held a special love and affection for 
his beloved past and present pets- Freedom, Buddy, April, Zeke, Dallas 
and Troy &amp; grandpups Dak and Melo. 
In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his children- 
Brittnee Arianna (Jorge) Cruz and Brandon Reece; grandchildren- Adreah 
Skye and Shia Rey Cruz; mother-Isabel (Ernesto) Quintana; siblings-Rene 
(Gloria) Rodriquez, Mary Ann (John) Seguro, Anita (Jacinto) Gomez, 
Anabel Rodriquez and Connie Rodriquez; mother-in-law- Paula Garate &amp;
 father-in-law-Eloy Espinosa. 
A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 pm Monday January 17, 2022, at 
Cornerstone Church with burial to follow at Valley View Cemetery. 
Visitation will take place from 11:00 am to service time. The family 
suggests memorials to the Filimon Rodriguez Memorial Fund in Care of 
Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N 7th Street, Garden City, KS. 67846. 
620-276-3219.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Filimon Rodriguez Jr.

Norton resident Terry Frydendall passed away Jan. 11, 2022, at the Andbe Home in Norton at the age of 80.

Survivors include his son Clair of Onalaska, WA; his daughters: Kasey
 of Norton, KS, &nbsp;Christy of Centralia, WA, Kayla of Michigan &amp; 
Melanie Walker of Phoenix, AZ; his brothers, Tim of Ulysses, KS &amp; 
Tom &amp; Jack of Liberal, KS, 10 grandchildren &amp; several great 
grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 17, at 2:00 p.m. in the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor LeRoy Herder 
officiating.&nbsp; The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve 
Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Fairview 
Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Terry Frydendall Memorial Fund.

Norton resident Terry Frydendall passed away Jan. 11, 2022, at the Andbe Home in Norton at the age of 80.Survivors include his son Clair of Onalaska, WA; his daughters: Kasey
 of Norton, KS, &nbsp;Christy of Centralia, WA, Kayla of Michigan &amp; 
Melanie Walker of Phoenix, AZ; his brothers, Tim of Ulysses, KS &amp; 
Tom &amp; Jack of Liberal, KS, 10 grandchildren &amp; several great 
grandchildren.Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 17, at 2:00 p.m. in the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor LeRoy Herder 
officiating.&nbsp; The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve 
Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Fairview 
Cemetery.There will be no visitation.&nbsp;Memorial contributions may be made to the Terry Frydendall Memorial Fund.

Terry Frydendall

Phillipsburg resident Lucile M. Bohl passed away Jan. 11, 2022, at 
the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age of 94.

Survivors include her sons, Ronald &amp; Clarence of Phillipsburg; 
her sister, Arvilla Lee &amp; sister-in-law Cleta Wells of Lawrence; 9 
grandchildren &amp; several great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 2:00 p.m. in the 
First Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, with Pastor James Peterson 
officiating.&nbsp; The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve 
Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Iowa Union 
Cemetery.

Visitation will be from noon to 9:00 Sunday &amp; 5:00 to 9:00 Monday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Services or the Phillips County Retirement Center.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Lucile M. Bohl passed away Jan. 11, 2022, at 
the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age of 94.Survivors include her sons, Ronald &amp; Clarence of Phillipsburg; 
her sister, Arvilla Lee &amp; sister-in-law Cleta Wells of Lawrence; 9 
grandchildren &amp; several great grandchildren.Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 2:00 p.m. in the 
First Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, with Pastor James Peterson 
officiating.&nbsp; The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve 
Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Iowa Union 
Cemetery.Visitation will be from noon to 9:00 Sunday &amp; 5:00 to 9:00 Monday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Services or the Phillips County Retirement Center.

Lucile M. Bohl

William F. Strecker (Bill), 88, passed away on January 8, 2022, at 
Almost Home in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on February 18, 1933, at 
Spearville, Kansas to Ignatius &amp; Nellie (Schulte) Strecker. Bill 
married Marilyn Schawe on August 22, 1964.

He started up a family business in 1981 in Heizer, Kansas. He was 
never fully retired as a machinist. He was a member of the Prince of 
Peace Parish at St. Patrick and of the Knights of Columbus

Survivors include his wife of the home; four sons, William (Sherrie) 
Strecker, Jr. of Baltimore, Maryland, Martin Strecker of Great Bend, 
Kansas, Roger (Kim) Strecker of Sedalia, Missouri, David (Somchanh) 
Strecker of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; one daughter, Rose Marie 
(Norman) Lang of La Crosse, Kansas; two sisters, Agnes Stegman of 
Branson City, Missouri, and Louise Littrell of Kinsley, Kansas; seven 
grandchildren, Chris Lang, Mindy Featherstone, Adrisn Furusho, Klarissa 
Harker, Cody Strecker, Nicole Strecker and Shaun Strecker; and six 
great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; three 
brothers, Ignatius Jr., Bernard, and Carl Strecker; four sisters, 
Pauline Burkhart, Mary Hall, Nellie Lobmeyer and Kathryn Lobmeyer; and 
two grandchildren, Audry Furusho and Ryan Strecker.

Visitation will take place on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, from 1:00 
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Bryant
 Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, 
January 13, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Wesley 
Schawe, Father Aneesh Parappanattu and Deacon Keith Hoffman presiding. 
Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials can be made to 
Prince of Peace Parish or Almost Home, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>William F. Strecker (Bill), 88, passed away on January 8, 2022, at 
Almost Home in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on February 18, 1933, at 
Spearville, Kansas to Ignatius &amp; Nellie (Schulte) Strecker. Bill 
married Marilyn Schawe on August 22, 1964.He started up a family business in 1981 in Heizer, Kansas. He was 
never fully retired as a machinist. He was a member of the Prince of 
Peace Parish at St. Patrick and of the Knights of ColumbusSurvivors include his wife of the home; four sons, William (Sherrie) 
Strecker, Jr. of Baltimore, Maryland, Martin Strecker of Great Bend, 
Kansas, Roger (Kim) Strecker of Sedalia, Missouri, David (Somchanh) 
Strecker of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; one daughter, Rose Marie 
(Norman) Lang of La Crosse, Kansas; two sisters, Agnes Stegman of 
Branson City, Missouri, and Louise Littrell of Kinsley, Kansas; seven 
grandchildren, Chris Lang, Mindy Featherstone, Adrisn Furusho, Klarissa 
Harker, Cody Strecker, Nicole Strecker and Shaun Strecker; and six 
great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; three 
brothers, Ignatius Jr., Bernard, and Carl Strecker; four sisters, 
Pauline Burkhart, Mary Hall, Nellie Lobmeyer and Kathryn Lobmeyer; and 
two grandchildren, Audry Furusho and Ryan Strecker.Visitation will take place on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, from 1:00 
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Bryant
 Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, 
January 13, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Wesley 
Schawe, Father Aneesh Parappanattu and Deacon Keith Hoffman presiding. 
Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials can be made to 
Prince of Peace Parish or Almost Home, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

 William F. Strecker

Monday, August 3rd, 1998-Friday, January 7th, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Monday, August 3rd, 1998-Friday, January 7th, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Keaneu Dustin Chad Depe

Helen Marie (Mason) Isom was born October 14, 1932, in Rooks County 
near Woodston, Kansas, to Lawrence and Winnie (Haines) Mason.  She was 
the oldest of six children, having three brothers and two sisters.  She 
was baptized in the First Methodist Church in Woodston.  Helen attended 
elementary and high school through her junior year in Woodston, KS.  She
 spent her senior year of high school with the family of Nick 
Heidtschmidt and graduated from Covert High School with the Class of 
1950.  After high school, Helen moved to Osborne, KS and worked at 
Duckwalls, JC Penney’s, and several cafes. 

Helen met the love of her life, Arden
 Isom, in January of 1952.  They were married on June 22, 1952, on one 
of the hottest days of the year, and were blessed with seven children:  
five boys and two girls.  At the time of Helen’s passing, they had 
celebrated 69 years of marriage.  During these many years together, they
 moved several times as that was part of working in the fossil fuel 
industry and lived in as many as five state in one year.   

They settled in Banner County, NE in 
1962 where they lived for 27 years.  From there, they moved to LaSalle, 
CO where they were again involved in the fossil fuel industry.  During 
their time in Colorado, Helen had a cleaning business and worked in 
property management.  There were very few that could outwork Helen, a 
quality she was proud of and instilled in her children.  Goodness knows 
that Helen had a knack for getting everyone up and moving as there was 
always something that needed to be done! 
Helen’s first priority was her family and very often, friends became 
family and were treated as such.  Wherever Arden and Helen lived, they 
had the gift of making many life-time friends, with Helen often keeping a
 watchful eye on neighbors, sharing meals, and generally just looking 
out for those around her.  Helen was an excellent cook and her kitchen 
was always open.  She was known for her hot rolls, jellies, and cinnamon
 rolls.  Helen took great pleasure in preparing favorite meals for those
 at her table.  Helen loved to garden and to preserve her produce which 
she gladly shared with those around her.  There are many stories about 
how many loaves of bread and hot rolls she baked while kids were still 
at home and about the huge gardens planted all over the county just in 
case one might be hailed on.  The Banner County Cookbook was never far 
away and she made sure all her children and their children had a copy of
 their own, as it was the “Kitchen Bible.”  She took great pride and 
enjoyment in gathering those important to her and cooking for all of 
them, which was rarely a small gathering.  It is hard to say how many 
electric roasters Helen has worn out over the years, doing just that. 


Helen was involved with and 
supportive of her children and did whatever she could to attend their 
many events through the years, often traveling many miles and sometimes 
in weather that it might have been better stay home in.  Many of you 
might remember the blue station wagon packed with whatever you might 
need for travel or feeding several hungry kids along the way. 

Helen was a lifetime member of the 
Order of the Eastern Star.  Arden and Helen retired back to Ogallala, NE
 in 2006 to be centrally located among their children.  It didn’t hurt 
to have a lake big enough to put a boat in and spend a little time 
fishing.  Very often, Helen was along to fish but also made sure 
everyone had a great meal at the end of the day and a bed to stay in for
 the night. 

Helen is survived by her husband, 
Arden, of 69 years; brother Clifford Mason of Hays, KS; sister Peggy 
(Gene) Bockeresett of Cuttoff, LA; children:  Larry (Gloria) of 
Lewistown, MT, Thresa Cary of Gillette, WY, Stephen (Jamie) of 
Valentine, NE, Charles (Michele) of Hemingford, NE, Jerry (Bobbi) of 
North Platte, NE, and Barbara (Larry) Wolfe of Cheyenne, WY; 17 
grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; and 
many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. 

Helen was preceded in death by her 
son John Oliver; son-in-law Wayne Cary, parents Lawrence and Winnie 
Mason, brothers Delane Mason and Dale Lee Mason, and sister Louise 
Johnson and her husband Arlen. 

Helen’s visitation will be held from 4
 to 7 PM on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel in 
Scottsbluff. Her graveside funeral service will be held at 2 PM on 
Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Chaulk Creek Cemetery with Phillip 
McConnell officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left at <a href="http://www.shareomaha.org;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.shareomaha.org;</a>
 select Nebraska Walleye Association Kids Fishing, and use Isom for the 
code or a charity of the donor’s choice. Fond memories and expressions 
of sympathy may be shared at <a href="http://www.dugankramer.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a> for the Isom family.

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 </figure>Helen Marie (Mason) Isom was born October 14, 1932, in Rooks County 
near Woodston, Kansas, to Lawrence and Winnie (Haines) Mason. She was 
the oldest of six children, having three brothers and two sisters. She 
was baptized in the First Methodist Church in Woodston. Helen attended 
elementary and high school through her junior year in Woodston, KS. She
 spent her senior year of high school with the family of Nick 
Heidtschmidt and graduated from Covert High School with the Class of 
1950. After high school, Helen moved to Osborne, KS and worked at 
Duckwalls, JC Penney’s, and several cafes. Helen met the love of her life, Arden
 Isom, in January of 1952. They were married on June 22, 1952, on one 
of the hottest days of the year, and were blessed with seven children: 
five boys and two girls. At the time of Helen’s passing, they had 
celebrated 69 years of marriage. During these many years together, they
 moved several times as that was part of working in the fossil fuel 
industry and lived in as many as five state in one year. They settled in Banner County, NE in 
1962 where they lived for 27 years. From there, they moved to LaSalle, 
CO where they were again involved in the fossil fuel industry. During 
their time in Colorado, Helen had a cleaning business and worked in 
property management. There were very few that could outwork Helen, a 
quality she was proud of and instilled in her children. Goodness knows 
that Helen had a knack for getting everyone up and moving as there was 
always something that needed to be done! 
Helen’s first priority was her family and very often, friends became 
family and were treated as such. Wherever Arden and Helen lived, they 
had the gift of making many life-time friends, with Helen often keeping a
 watchful eye on neighbors, sharing meals, and generally just looking 
out for those around her. Helen was an excellent cook and her kitchen 
was always open. She was known for her hot rolls, jellies, and cinnamon
 rolls. Helen took great pleasure in preparing favorite meals for those
 at her table. Helen loved to garden and to preserve her produce which 
she gladly shared with those around her. There are many stories about 
how many loaves of bread and hot rolls she baked while kids were still 
at home and about the huge gardens planted all over the county just in 
case one might be hailed on. The Banner County Cookbook was never far 
away and she made sure all her children and their children had a copy of
 their own, as it was the “Kitchen Bible.” She took great pride and 
enjoyment in gathering those important to her and cooking for all of 
them, which was rarely a small gathering. It is hard to say how many 
electric roasters Helen has worn out over the years, doing just that. 
Helen was involved with and 
supportive of her children and did whatever she could to attend their 
many events through the years, often traveling many miles and sometimes 
in weather that it might have been better stay home in. Many of you 
might remember the blue station wagon packed with whatever you might 
need for travel or feeding several hungry kids along the way. Helen was a lifetime member of the 
Order of the Eastern Star. Arden and Helen retired back to Ogallala, NE
 in 2006 to be centrally located among their children. It didn’t hurt 
to have a lake big enough to put a boat in and spend a little time 
fishing. Very often, Helen was along to fish but also made sure 
everyone had a great meal at the end of the day and a bed to stay in for
 the night. Helen is survived by her husband, 
Arden, of 69 years; brother Clifford Mason of Hays, KS; sister Peggy 
(Gene) Bockeresett of Cuttoff, LA; children: Larry (Gloria) of 
Lewistown, MT, Thresa Cary of Gillette, WY, Stephen (Jamie) of 
Valentine, NE, Charles (Michele) of Hemingford, NE, Jerry (Bobbi) of 
North Platte, NE, and Barbara (Larry) Wolfe of Cheyenne, WY; 17 
grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; and 
many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Helen was preceded in death by her 
son John Oliver; son-in-law Wayne Cary, parents Lawrence and Winnie 
Mason, brothers Delane Mason and Dale Lee Mason, and sister Louise 
Johnson and her husband Arlen. Helen’s visitation will be held from 4
 to 7 PM on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel in 
Scottsbluff. Her graveside funeral service will be held at 2 PM on 
Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Chaulk Creek Cemetery with Phillip 
McConnell officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left at <a href="http://www.shareomaha.org;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.shareomaha.org;</a>
 select Nebraska Walleye Association Kids Fishing, and use Isom for the 
code or a charity of the donor’s choice. Fond memories and expressions 
of sympathy may be shared at <a href="http://www.dugankramer.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a> for the Isom family.

Helen Marie (Mason) Isom

Jon B. Smith, 44, passed away January 8, 2022.

He was born August 7, 1977, in Great Bend, the son of David Smith and Becky Meyer Sack.

A lifetime area resident he was of the Christian faith. He was an 
insurance salesman and cell phone tower technician. He enjoyed attending
 Pheasants Forever, loved the outdoors, and spending time with his dad 
deer hunting.

He married Shala Mariche at Larned. She passed away January 8, 2022.

Survivors include: his mother, Becky (Paul) Sack, Rye, Colorado, 
father, David (JoAnn) Smith, Great Bend; four step children, Kelciey 
Bright, Aarika (Logan) Hamm, Wichita, Dalton (Shelby) Bright, Manhattan,
 Andrew Bright, Wichita; two brothers, Mickey (Gina) Smith, Charlotte, 
North Carolina, Kevin (April) Smith, Columbia, South Carolina; two step 
sisters, Kelly Jones, Great Bend, Kristy (Tommy) Drewel, Great Bend; 
three grandchildren, Kyler Adams, Kali Adams, and Blakely Hamm; two 
nephews, Colby and Ethan Smith, and niece, Gypsy Smith.

He was preceded in death by his son, Carver Smith.

Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2022, at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Ryan Webster and Pastor David Spare
 presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, January 
13, 2022. Inurnment will be in Pawnee Rock Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

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 </figure>Jon B. Smith, 44, passed away January 8, 2022.He was born August 7, 1977, in Great Bend, the son of David Smith and Becky Meyer Sack.A lifetime area resident he was of the Christian faith. He was an 
insurance salesman and cell phone tower technician. He enjoyed attending
 Pheasants Forever, loved the outdoors, and spending time with his dad 
deer hunting.He married Shala Mariche at Larned. She passed away January 8, 2022.Survivors include: his mother, Becky (Paul) Sack, Rye, Colorado, 
father, David (JoAnn) Smith, Great Bend; four step children, Kelciey 
Bright, Aarika (Logan) Hamm, Wichita, Dalton (Shelby) Bright, Manhattan,
 Andrew Bright, Wichita; two brothers, Mickey (Gina) Smith, Charlotte, 
North Carolina, Kevin (April) Smith, Columbia, South Carolina; two step 
sisters, Kelly Jones, Great Bend, Kristy (Tommy) Drewel, Great Bend; 
three grandchildren, Kyler Adams, Kali Adams, and Blakely Hamm; two 
nephews, Colby and Ethan Smith, and niece, Gypsy Smith.He was preceded in death by his son, Carver Smith.Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2022, at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Ryan Webster and Pastor David Spare
 presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, January 
13, 2022. Inurnment will be in Pawnee Rock Cemetery.Memorials may be given to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Jon B. Smith

Shala Michelle Smith, 44, passed away January 8, 2022.

She was born September 23, 1977 in Dodge City, the daughter of Michael Mariche and Annette Blea Smith.

A longtime area resident she was a Corrections Counselor II at Larned
 Correctional Mental Health Facility. She was confirmed into the 
Catholic Faith at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned.

Shala enjoyed spending time at home with her dog Piper, and reading. 
Trying new craft beers with her sisters was also a favorite past time of
 hers. She was an avid Chiefs and Shockers fan and never missed any of 
her kid’s life events. Most of all she was a huge family person and her 
kids and grandkids meant the world to her.

She married Jon B. Smith. He passed away January 8, 2022.

Survivors include: mother, Annette (James “Bub”) Smith, Grove, 
Oklahoma; father, Michael (Abbie) Mariche, Dodge City; two sons, Dalton 
(Shelby) Bright, Manhattan, Andrew Bright, Wichita; two daughters, 
Kelciey Bright, Larned, Aarika (Logan) Hamm, Wichita; five brothers, 
Tyrone (Cristy) Mariche, Dodge City, Matthew Mariche, Dodge City, 
Michael Mariche, Denver, Colorado, Tyler Smith, Larned, Chase Smith, 
Manhattan; four sisters, Tamara Mariche, Great Bend, Cherise Mariche, 
Great Bend, Brianne Smith, Wichita, Jodi Smith, Phoenix, Arizona; three 
grandchildren, Kyler Adams, Kali Adams, and Blakely Hamm.

She was preceded in death by: her son, Carver Smith, grandparents, Tom and Helen Perez, and her aunt, JoAnn Sanchez.

Funeral will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Larned 
United Methodist Church with Pastor Lucas Chavez and Pastor Ryan Webster
 presiding. Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at 
www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 
p.m. Friday, January 14, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family 
present from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Burial will be in Larned Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Shala and Carver Smith Memorial Fund in
 care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

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 </figure>Shala Michelle Smith, 44, passed away January 8, 2022.She was born September 23, 1977 in Dodge City, the daughter of Michael Mariche and Annette Blea Smith.A longtime area resident she was a Corrections Counselor II at Larned
 Correctional Mental Health Facility. She was confirmed into the 
Catholic Faith at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned.Shala enjoyed spending time at home with her dog Piper, and reading. 
Trying new craft beers with her sisters was also a favorite past time of
 hers. She was an avid Chiefs and Shockers fan and never missed any of 
her kid’s life events. Most of all she was a huge family person and her 
kids and grandkids meant the world to her.She married Jon B. Smith. He passed away January 8, 2022.Survivors include: mother, Annette (James “Bub”) Smith, Grove, 
Oklahoma; father, Michael (Abbie) Mariche, Dodge City; two sons, Dalton 
(Shelby) Bright, Manhattan, Andrew Bright, Wichita; two daughters, 
Kelciey Bright, Larned, Aarika (Logan) Hamm, Wichita; five brothers, 
Tyrone (Cristy) Mariche, Dodge City, Matthew Mariche, Dodge City, 
Michael Mariche, Denver, Colorado, Tyler Smith, Larned, Chase Smith, 
Manhattan; four sisters, Tamara Mariche, Great Bend, Cherise Mariche, 
Great Bend, Brianne Smith, Wichita, Jodi Smith, Phoenix, Arizona; three 
grandchildren, Kyler Adams, Kali Adams, and Blakely Hamm.She was preceded in death by: her son, Carver Smith, grandparents, Tom and Helen Perez, and her aunt, JoAnn Sanchez.Funeral will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Larned 
United Methodist Church with Pastor Lucas Chavez and Pastor Ryan Webster
 presiding. Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at 
www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 
p.m. Friday, January 14, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family 
present from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Burial will be in Larned Cemetery.Memorials may be given to the Shala and Carver Smith Memorial Fund in
 care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Shala Michelle Smith

Carver A. Smith, 12, passed away January 8, 2022.

He was born August 23, 2009, in Great Bend, the son of Jon B. and Shala Michelle Mariche Smith.

A lifetime area resident, he was a student at Larned Middle School. 
Carver enjoyed playing video games and always reminded his family that 
he was a top-ranking Tetris player in Kansas. During the summer he spent
 a lot of his time swimming and hanging out with his friends. He was 
learning how to cook pasta salad so he could make his favorite food 
anytime he wanted. Carver will always be remembered for his funny and 
witty personality and his family will miss hearing him singing his 
favorite songs.

Survivors include: two brothers, Dalton (Shelby) Bright, Manhattan, 
Andrew Bright, Wichita, two sisters, Kelciey Bright, Larned, Aarika 
(Logan) Hamm, Wichita; grandparents, Annette (James “Bub”) Smith, Grove,
 Oklahoma, Michael (Abbie) Mariche, Dodge City, David (JoAnn) Smith, 
Great Bend, Becky (Paul) Sack, Rye, Colorado.

He was preceded in death by: his mother, Shala Smith; his father, Jon
 Smith; and great grandparents Tom and Helen Perez, Dale and Ora Louise 
Meyer, and P.D. and Mary Frances Smith.

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 </figure>Carver A. Smith, 12, passed away January 8, 2022.He was born August 23, 2009, in Great Bend, the son of Jon B. and Shala Michelle Mariche Smith.A lifetime area resident, he was a student at Larned Middle School. 
Carver enjoyed playing video games and always reminded his family that 
he was a top-ranking Tetris player in Kansas. During the summer he spent
 a lot of his time swimming and hanging out with his friends. He was 
learning how to cook pasta salad so he could make his favorite food 
anytime he wanted. Carver will always be remembered for his funny and 
witty personality and his family will miss hearing him singing his 
favorite songs.Survivors include: two brothers, Dalton (Shelby) Bright, Manhattan, 
Andrew Bright, Wichita, two sisters, Kelciey Bright, Larned, Aarika 
(Logan) Hamm, Wichita; grandparents, Annette (James “Bub”) Smith, Grove,
 Oklahoma, Michael (Abbie) Mariche, Dodge City, David (JoAnn) Smith, 
Great Bend, Becky (Paul) Sack, Rye, Colorado.He was preceded in death by: his mother, Shala Smith; his father, Jon
 Smith; and great grandparents Tom and Helen Perez, Dale and Ora Louise 
Meyer, and P.D. and Mary Frances Smith.Funeral will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Larned 
United Methodist Church with Pastor Lucas Chavez and Pastor Ryan Webster
 presiding. Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at 
www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 
p.m. Friday, January 14, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family 
present from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Burial will be in Larned Cemetery.Memorials may be given to the Shala and Carver Smith Memorial Fund in
 care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Carver A. Smith

Leon Alfred Dinkel, 87, Victoria, died Thursday, January 6, 2022, at his home.

He was born April 29, 1934, on the 
family farm near Victoria, the son of Alfred G. and Leoba (Dreiling) 
Dinkel.&nbsp; Leon graduated from Victoria High School in 1952.&nbsp; On August 
31, 1953, he was united in marriage to Lillian Dreiling at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church in Hays.&nbsp; They celebrated 68 years of marriage.&nbsp; He 
loved farming and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife: Lillian of 
the home, two sons: George Dinkel and wife Linda of Wichita and Joseph 
Dinkel of Victoria, four daughters: Diana Dinkel of Victoria, Mary 
Stecklein and husband Duane of Munjor, Annette Wiesner and husband 
Raymond of Hays, and Therese Augustine and husband Vern of Overland 
Park, three brothers: Elmer Dinkel of Victoria, Ralph Dinkel and wife 
Pat of Golden, CO, and James Dinkel and wife Shirley of Victoria, nine 
grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Irvin Dinkel and Alfred G. Dinkel, Jr.

Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday, 
January 11, 2022 at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, with Fr. Brian Dinkel, 
IVE officiating.&nbsp; Burial followed in St. Fidelis Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials 
are suggested for masses, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. 
&nbsp;Condolences and memories of Leon may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

Leon Alfred Dinkel, 87, Victoria, died Thursday, January 6, 2022, at his home.He was born April 29, 1934, on the 
family farm near Victoria, the son of Alfred G. and Leoba (Dreiling) 
Dinkel.&nbsp; Leon graduated from Victoria High School in 1952.&nbsp; On August 
31, 1953, he was united in marriage to Lillian Dreiling at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church in Hays.&nbsp; They celebrated 68 years of marriage.&nbsp; He 
loved farming and spending time with his family.Survivors include his wife: Lillian of 
the home, two sons: George Dinkel and wife Linda of Wichita and Joseph 
Dinkel of Victoria, four daughters: Diana Dinkel of Victoria, Mary 
Stecklein and husband Duane of Munjor, Annette Wiesner and husband 
Raymond of Hays, and Therese Augustine and husband Vern of Overland 
Park, three brothers: Elmer Dinkel of Victoria, Ralph Dinkel and wife 
Pat of Golden, CO, and James Dinkel and wife Shirley of Victoria, nine 
grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Irvin Dinkel and Alfred G. Dinkel, Jr.Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday, 
January 11, 2022 at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, with Fr. Brian Dinkel, 
IVE officiating.&nbsp; Burial followed in St. Fidelis Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials 
are suggested for masses, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. 
&nbsp;Condolences and memories of Leon may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

Leon Alfred Dinkel

Richard
 Gordon Yeargan, 84, of McPherson, died at 4:30 a.m., Saturday, January 
8th, with his wife Jerri at his side at Pleasant View Home, Inman, 
Kansas. Richard was born in Wellington, Kansas on December 6, 1937, a son of Mildred Lorene (Bartlett) and Gordon Arnold Yeargan. 
 Dick graduated from Goodland High School, Goodland, Kansas in 1955. He 
then attended Fort Hays University where he received his Bachelor's 
degree, He received his Master's degree from University of Northern 
Colorado, Greeley, Colorado, and received his PhD (A.B.D.) from Kansas 
University, Lawrence, Kansas. He was a member of Church of the Brethren McPherson, Kansas. 
 Richard Gordon "Dick" Yeargan was united in marriage to Donna Doudle in
 1963 and this union was blessed with the birth of a son Cary Todd. In 
1982 Dick was united in marriage to Lillian Rossow Cooley. "Dick" 
Yeargan was united in marriage to Jerri Mae Wisdom Wall on June 24, 2000
 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The couple established their first home 
together Harrison, Arkansas. The couple moved to McPherson in 2005. 
 Dick was a lifelong educator and started his career at El Dorado Middle
 School, El Dorado, Kansas teaching English, Speech, and Drama. He then 
taught English and developmental reading at Wichita Southeast High 
School, Wichita, Kansas. In 1970 Dick founded the Freshman Student 
Program in University College at Wichita State University. He retired in
 1998 from Northwest High School teaching English and gifted students. 
 Dick was a member of A.A. McPherson, Kansas and NEA. He enjoyed music, 
reading, traveling, movies, theater, watching sports and was an avid fan
 of the Wichita Shockers, gardening, and family, friends, and his furry 
canines. He is survived by his loving and caring wife of over 
21 years, Jerri Wall-Yeargan, of McPherson, Kansas; his step children, 
Eric "Ric" Wall and wife Patricia "Patti" Wall, of McPherson, Kansas, 
Angela "Angel" Decker, of San Antonio, Texas, Robin O'Connor and husband
 Phillip, of Everett, Washington, and Christopher "Chris" Wall, of 
McPherson, Kansas; his brother, Robert George Yeargan, husband of 
Christopher Nance, of Palm Springs, California; his sisters-in-law, 
Billie Jean Jones and husband Robert, of Panama City Beach, Florida and 
Patricia Mast and husband James, of Brunswick, Ohio; his nine step 
grandchildren, Eric Wall, Landon Wall, Collyn Wall, Whitney Wall, Carson
 O'Connor, Christopher Decker and wife Leah, Carley Hall and husband 
Matthew, Miles Wall, and Isabella Wall and Fiance Carter Robinson; three
 great-grandchildren, Taylen Wall, Caleb Decker, and Harrison Decker; 
other relatives, many students and a host of friends. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Lorene Yeargan; a son, Cary Todd Yeargan; and his wife Lillian Yeargan. 
 A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 21st 2022
 at Church of the Brethren in McPherson, Kansas with Reverend Kathryn 
Whitacre officiating. Masks required. Burial will be at the McPherson Cemetery McPherson, Kansas at a later date. 
 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to McPherson Dog
 Park or the Church of the Brethren McPherson, and they can be sent in 
care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid St., 
McPherson, Kansas 67460.&nbsp;

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 Gordon Yeargan, 84, of McPherson, died at 4:30 a.m., Saturday, January 
8th, with his wife Jerri at his side at Pleasant View Home, Inman, 
Kansas. Richard was born in Wellington, Kansas on December 6, 1937, a son of Mildred Lorene (Bartlett) and Gordon Arnold Yeargan. 
 Dick graduated from Goodland High School, Goodland, Kansas in 1955. He 
then attended Fort Hays University where he received his Bachelor's 
degree, He received his Master's degree from University of Northern 
Colorado, Greeley, Colorado, and received his PhD (A.B.D.) from Kansas 
University, Lawrence, Kansas. He was a member of Church of the Brethren McPherson, Kansas. 
 Richard Gordon "Dick" Yeargan was united in marriage to Donna Doudle in
 1963 and this union was blessed with the birth of a son Cary Todd. In 
1982 Dick was united in marriage to Lillian Rossow Cooley. "Dick" 
Yeargan was united in marriage to Jerri Mae Wisdom Wall on June 24, 2000
 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The couple established their first home 
together Harrison, Arkansas. The couple moved to McPherson in 2005. 
 Dick was a lifelong educator and started his career at El Dorado Middle
 School, El Dorado, Kansas teaching English, Speech, and Drama. He then 
taught English and developmental reading at Wichita Southeast High 
School, Wichita, Kansas. In 1970 Dick founded the Freshman Student 
Program in University College at Wichita State University. He retired in
 1998 from Northwest High School teaching English and gifted students. 
 Dick was a member of A.A. McPherson, Kansas and NEA. He enjoyed music, 
reading, traveling, movies, theater, watching sports and was an avid fan
 of the Wichita Shockers, gardening, and family, friends, and his furry 
canines. He is survived by his loving and caring wife of over 
21 years, Jerri Wall-Yeargan, of McPherson, Kansas; his step children, 
Eric "Ric" Wall and wife Patricia "Patti" Wall, of McPherson, Kansas, 
Angela "Angel" Decker, of San Antonio, Texas, Robin O'Connor and husband
 Phillip, of Everett, Washington, and Christopher "Chris" Wall, of 
McPherson, Kansas; his brother, Robert George Yeargan, husband of 
Christopher Nance, of Palm Springs, California; his sisters-in-law, 
Billie Jean Jones and husband Robert, of Panama City Beach, Florida and 
Patricia Mast and husband James, of Brunswick, Ohio; his nine step 
grandchildren, Eric Wall, Landon Wall, Collyn Wall, Whitney Wall, Carson
 O'Connor, Christopher Decker and wife Leah, Carley Hall and husband 
Matthew, Miles Wall, and Isabella Wall and Fiance Carter Robinson; three
 great-grandchildren, Taylen Wall, Caleb Decker, and Harrison Decker; 
other relatives, many students and a host of friends. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Lorene Yeargan; a son, Cary Todd Yeargan; and his wife Lillian Yeargan. 
 A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 21st 2022
 at Church of the Brethren in McPherson, Kansas with Reverend Kathryn 
Whitacre officiating. Masks required. Burial will be at the McPherson Cemetery McPherson, Kansas at a later date. 
 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to McPherson Dog
 Park or the Church of the Brethren McPherson, and they can be sent in 
care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid St., 
McPherson, Kansas 67460.&nbsp;

Richard Gordon Yeargan

Donald Eugene Fordyce, 93, passed away on December 14, 2021, at Azria
 Health of Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on November 24, 1928 at 
Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Glenn G. and Oreta N. (Plummer) Fordyce. 
Donald served as a private in the Colorado National Guard from 1948 to 
1949.&nbsp; He then graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Education, in 
History and Social Science from the University of Colorado in 1959.

On May 21, 1949, he married Naida Jeanne Householter, in Brighton, 
Colorado. They then lived in Denver for many years, moving to Carlsbad, 
New Mexico in the seventies where they lived for about 10 years, before 
moving to El Paso, Texas. They resided in El Paso for over 30 years, 
finally moving to Ellinwood to be closer to family.&nbsp; Donald was 
self-employed as a real estate agent. He was a member of the Elks Lodge 
and the Boy Scouts of America.

He is survived by three children; Scott Fordyce and wife Laura of 
Hondo, Texas, Sharla Durrett and husband Robin of Great Bend, Kansas, 
Mark Fordyce and wife Kim of Colleyville, Texas; grandchildren, Melina 
Salazar and husband Raleigh of Tacoma, Washington, Ty Fordyce of Austin,
 Texas, Sara Alvarodo of Hondo, Texas, Silvester Alvarado of Hondo, 
Texas, Johnathan Durrett of Fredonia, Kansas, Jacob Durrett and wife 
Caitlin of Manhattan, Kansas, Mysha Dumois and husband Tim of Dallas, 
Texas, Mark William Fordyce, II and wife Sarah of Grand Prairie, Texas; 
and&nbsp; six great grandchildren, Hudson Dumois and Mark William (Tripp) 
Fordyce, III, Rhett, Copeland, and Archer Fordyce, and Mia Salazar.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Naida, his parents, and 
sisters, Lois Painter and husband Red, and Dorothy Ross and husband 
Thomas.

Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 
the First United Methodist Church in Hoisington, with Pastor Chris Lehew
 presiding. There will be no viewing as cremation has taken place.&nbsp;

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church and the 
Great Bend Elks Club in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 
146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Donald Eugene Fordyce, 93, passed away on December 14, 2021, at Azria
 Health of Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on November 24, 1928 at 
Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Glenn G. and Oreta N. (Plummer) Fordyce. 
Donald served as a private in the Colorado National Guard from 1948 to 
1949.&nbsp; He then graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Education, in 
History and Social Science from the University of Colorado in 1959.On May 21, 1949, he married Naida Jeanne Householter, in Brighton, 
Colorado. They then lived in Denver for many years, moving to Carlsbad, 
New Mexico in the seventies where they lived for about 10 years, before 
moving to El Paso, Texas. They resided in El Paso for over 30 years, 
finally moving to Ellinwood to be closer to family.&nbsp; Donald was 
self-employed as a real estate agent. He was a member of the Elks Lodge 
and the Boy Scouts of America.He is survived by three children; Scott Fordyce and wife Laura of 
Hondo, Texas, Sharla Durrett and husband Robin of Great Bend, Kansas, 
Mark Fordyce and wife Kim of Colleyville, Texas; grandchildren, Melina 
Salazar and husband Raleigh of Tacoma, Washington, Ty Fordyce of Austin,
 Texas, Sara Alvarodo of Hondo, Texas, Silvester Alvarado of Hondo, 
Texas, Johnathan Durrett of Fredonia, Kansas, Jacob Durrett and wife 
Caitlin of Manhattan, Kansas, Mysha Dumois and husband Tim of Dallas, 
Texas, Mark William Fordyce, II and wife Sarah of Grand Prairie, Texas; 
and&nbsp; six great grandchildren, Hudson Dumois and Mark William (Tripp) 
Fordyce, III, Rhett, Copeland, and Archer Fordyce, and Mia Salazar.He was preceded in death by his wife, Naida, his parents, and 
sisters, Lois Painter and husband Red, and Dorothy Ross and husband 
Thomas.Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 
the First United Methodist Church in Hoisington, with Pastor Chris Lehew
 presiding. There will be no viewing as cremation has taken place.&nbsp;Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church and the 
Great Bend Elks Club in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 
146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Donald Eugene Fordyce

Jennie Lynn Wolf, 75, of Monument, KS, died Thursday, January 6, 2022, 
at the Logan County Hospital, in Oakley, surrounded by family. She was 
born June 20, 1946, in Colby, KS, to Alexander and Marion (Donovan) 
Keller. Jennie married Daryl Wolf on June 25, 1964, and to this union 2 
sons were born. Jennie loved cooking, crocheting, sewing, and visiting 
with friends. She was a member of the St. Joseph Church Altar Society 
and Mothers Club. 
She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Bernice Nickel, Kathryn McKellips and Twila Hawkins. 
She is survived by her husband Daryl; children, Donovan (Darlene) Wolf, 
of Brookville and Jason, of Monument; grandchildren, Jessica (Ben) 
O’Loughlin, of Castle Pines, CO, Alex (Arianna) Wolf of Marquette, KS 
and Emily Wolf of Overland Park, KS and sister Elsie Wolf. 
The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 Thursday, January 13, 2022, 
Vigil at 7:00 p.m., at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley. Memorial Mass will 
take place at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2022, at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Oakley, with inurnment in the Monument Cemetery, 
Monument, KS. Memorials may be made to the Logan County Senior Living 
and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For
 information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Jennie Lynn Wolf, 75, of Monument, KS, died Thursday, January 6, 2022, 
at the Logan County Hospital, in Oakley, surrounded by family. She was 
born June 20, 1946, in Colby, KS, to Alexander and Marion (Donovan) 
Keller. Jennie married Daryl Wolf on June 25, 1964, and to this union 2 
sons were born. Jennie loved cooking, crocheting, sewing, and visiting 
with friends. She was a member of the St. Joseph Church Altar Society 
and Mothers Club. 
She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Bernice Nickel, Kathryn McKellips and Twila Hawkins. 
She is survived by her husband Daryl; children, Donovan (Darlene) Wolf, 
of Brookville and Jason, of Monument; grandchildren, Jessica (Ben) 
O’Loughlin, of Castle Pines, CO, Alex (Arianna) Wolf of Marquette, KS 
and Emily Wolf of Overland Park, KS and sister Elsie Wolf. 
The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 Thursday, January 13, 2022, 
Vigil at 7:00 p.m., at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley. Memorial Mass will 
take place at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2022, at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Oakley, with inurnment in the Monument Cemetery, 
Monument, KS. Memorials may be made to the Logan County Senior Living 
and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For
 information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Jennie Wolf

Jack Faber, 93, of Brewster, Kansas died on Friday, December 31, 2021, 
in Lakewood, Colorado, surrounded by family. He was born October 27, 
1928, to Artie (Smith) and John Faber, at his Aunt Ella’s home in 
Kearney County, Nebraska and baptized January 25, 1929. He began primary
 school at the age of three, scored high on exams, and by the age of 12 
he started, but never finished, high school in Colby. Instead, the teen 
went to work on the farm and worked for other local ranchers. Known for 
some antics, his mother could have probably attested to the need to keep
 Jack busy when she shockingly discovered he had wired the outhouse seat
 with a battery charger. 
On December 9, 1945, 17-year-old Jack eloped with his sweetheart, Mary, 
all the way to Goodland. After Mary’s unplanned reveal of their secret 
marriage the following day, Jack’s folks were not happy, and Mary’s 
folks gave the newlyweds $50. Some of the money went toward a honeymoon 
in Denver; Mary spent the remaining bounty on a pretty dress. Jack and 
Mary spent many evenings together at local barn dances, where Jack might
 also have been found playing the guitar or the fiddle. The neighbors 
said it would never last. Jack’s smitten eyes and affectionate smile as 
he held Mary’s hand 75 years later would beg to differ. 
Jack was a loving husband and father, a skilled farmer, and a sensible 
businessman, who devoted his life, above all else, to family. He served 
as a role model and a resource for family and community alike for life 
and business. He will always be remembered for his strong, steady 
presence and compassion for others, selflessness, and integrity. Jack’s 
capacity for acceptance and unconditional love cultivated strong 
reciprocal love and respect from so many others throughout his life. 
Jack and Mary’s home in Brewster was the center for family meals and 
holiday gatherings and a safe place for people to just exist. Grandkids 
commonly greeted their Grandpa Jack by tickling their fingers across the
 top of his crew cut head. 
Over their 75 years together, Jack and Mary built a family and a farming
 business. During drought times, he would drive truck from Denver to 
haul cars to Chicago or work as a custom harvester, even taking his own 
crew one year. Jack later stepped away from full-time farming and turned
 his focus to his work with the Department of Agriculture and the 
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service. Eventually, in the 
1970s, Jack attained his GED to formalize his high school education so 
he could work for Federal Crop Insurance. After briefly living in Hays 
and Manhattan for Jack’s work, the couple returned to Brewster, where 
their family eagerly awaited their return. For some time, he also sold 
Triumph Seed with his son, John, and won a salesmanship award. 
Always community-minded, Jack was a longtime member of Our Savior’s 
Lutheran Church in Brewster, the Brewster Lions’ Club, the Elks’ Club, 
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, and was a charter member of the 
Brewster Senior Center. He sat on the boards of the Farmers’ Co-Op, 
Brewster Senior Center, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Farm Management, 
and the Mirage and Brewster Schools. In 1966, Jack was recognized with a
 Rawlins County Conservation Award. Later, in 2007, he was awarded the 
Brewster Community Award. Let us not forget the many years he called 
bingo for all the gambling folk, including Mary, in the greater 
northwest Kansas region. The community remembers him for his humility, 
quiet presence, observant nature, and that canny smile that let everyone
 know that he knew. Jack seemed to know everything about everyone for 
generations of folks and, in his later years, even kept up to date on 
everyone’s lives through his own social media account. 
Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; parents; sister, Dinah 
Faber Knight; granddaughter Jennifer Renee Faber; and son-in-law Albert 
Holub. 
He is survived by his children, Jackie (Darrell) Jorgensen, of Brewster,
 KS; Vonita Holub, of Brewster, KS; and John (Renee) Faber, of Brewster,
 KS; sister, Kathleen O’Neal; grandchildren David (JimMarie) Jorgensen, 
Daniel (Jennifer) Jorgensen, Sarah Jorgensen (Dustin Wessels), Julie 
Williams, Matthew (Stacy) Wallsmith, Jessica (James) House, Joshua 
(Ronda) Faber, Jeremiah Faber, Jacob Faber; so many great and 
great-great grandchildren from whom he adored visits; and many nieces 
and nephews. 
Memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2022, at Our 
Savior’s Lutheran Church, Brewster, KS. Burial will be performed later 
at the Faber Family Cemetery in rural Rawlins County. Memorials are 
suggested to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Brewster Heritage Center, in 
care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. Online 
condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Jack Faber, 93, of Brewster, Kansas died on Friday, December 31, 2021, 
in Lakewood, Colorado, surrounded by family. He was born October 27, 
1928, to Artie (Smith) and John Faber, at his Aunt Ella’s home in 
Kearney County, Nebraska and baptized January 25, 1929. He began primary
 school at the age of three, scored high on exams, and by the age of 12 
he started, but never finished, high school in Colby. Instead, the teen 
went to work on the farm and worked for other local ranchers. Known for 
some antics, his mother could have probably attested to the need to keep
 Jack busy when she shockingly discovered he had wired the outhouse seat
 with a battery charger. 
On December 9, 1945, 17-year-old Jack eloped with his sweetheart, Mary, 
all the way to Goodland. After Mary’s unplanned reveal of their secret 
marriage the following day, Jack’s folks were not happy, and Mary’s 
folks gave the newlyweds $50. Some of the money went toward a honeymoon 
in Denver; Mary spent the remaining bounty on a pretty dress. Jack and 
Mary spent many evenings together at local barn dances, where Jack might
 also have been found playing the guitar or the fiddle. The neighbors 
said it would never last. Jack’s smitten eyes and affectionate smile as 
he held Mary’s hand 75 years later would beg to differ. 
Jack was a loving husband and father, a skilled farmer, and a sensible 
businessman, who devoted his life, above all else, to family. He served 
as a role model and a resource for family and community alike for life 
and business. He will always be remembered for his strong, steady 
presence and compassion for others, selflessness, and integrity. Jack’s 
capacity for acceptance and unconditional love cultivated strong 
reciprocal love and respect from so many others throughout his life. 
Jack and Mary’s home in Brewster was the center for family meals and 
holiday gatherings and a safe place for people to just exist. Grandkids 
commonly greeted their Grandpa Jack by tickling their fingers across the
 top of his crew cut head. 
Over their 75 years together, Jack and Mary built a family and a farming
 business. During drought times, he would drive truck from Denver to 
haul cars to Chicago or work as a custom harvester, even taking his own 
crew one year. Jack later stepped away from full-time farming and turned
 his focus to his work with the Department of Agriculture and the 
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service. Eventually, in the 
1970s, Jack attained his GED to formalize his high school education so 
he could work for Federal Crop Insurance. After briefly living in Hays 
and Manhattan for Jack’s work, the couple returned to Brewster, where 
their family eagerly awaited their return. For some time, he also sold 
Triumph Seed with his son, John, and won a salesmanship award. 
Always community-minded, Jack was a longtime member of Our Savior’s 
Lutheran Church in Brewster, the Brewster Lions’ Club, the Elks’ Club, 
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, and was a charter member of the 
Brewster Senior Center. He sat on the boards of the Farmers’ Co-Op, 
Brewster Senior Center, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Farm Management, 
and the Mirage and Brewster Schools. In 1966, Jack was recognized with a
 Rawlins County Conservation Award. Later, in 2007, he was awarded the 
Brewster Community Award. Let us not forget the many years he called 
bingo for all the gambling folk, including Mary, in the greater 
northwest Kansas region. The community remembers him for his humility, 
quiet presence, observant nature, and that canny smile that let everyone
 know that he knew. Jack seemed to know everything about everyone for 
generations of folks and, in his later years, even kept up to date on 
everyone’s lives through his own social media account. 
Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; parents; sister, Dinah 
Faber Knight; granddaughter Jennifer Renee Faber; and son-in-law Albert 
Holub. 
He is survived by his children, Jackie (Darrell) Jorgensen, of Brewster,
 KS; Vonita Holub, of Brewster, KS; and John (Renee) Faber, of Brewster,
 KS; sister, Kathleen O’Neal; grandchildren David (JimMarie) Jorgensen, 
Daniel (Jennifer) Jorgensen, Sarah Jorgensen (Dustin Wessels), Julie 
Williams, Matthew (Stacy) Wallsmith, Jessica (James) House, Joshua 
(Ronda) Faber, Jeremiah Faber, Jacob Faber; so many great and 
great-great grandchildren from whom he adored visits; and many nieces 
and nephews. 
Memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2022, at Our 
Savior’s Lutheran Church, Brewster, KS. Burial will be performed later 
at the Faber Family Cemetery in rural Rawlins County. Memorials are 
suggested to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Brewster Heritage Center, in 
care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. Online 
condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Jack Faber

John Russell Stewart, age 96, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

John Russell Stewart, age 96, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

John Russell Stewart

Jeanetta Rose Schendel passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at the 
age of 71 in Olathe, Kansas. She was born on January 14, 1950, to Jesse 
and Melba (Kindlesparger) Whitmer in Carrollton, Missouri. Jeanetta was 
united in marriage to Albert Schendel on July 30, 1979, at the Wilson 
Methodist Church. The couple was blessed with two children: Michelle and
 Valerie. When Michelle passed away, her son Kanyon was adopted by 
Jeanetta and Albert.
 Jeanetta attended Wilson High School and graduated with the class of
 1968. Following High School she attended beauty school in Kansas City, 
Missouri. She returned to the Wilson area and worked for several places 
such as Eshbaugh’s as a screener and worked for Dr. Whitmer for 20 
years. Jeanetta retired her work and lived the rest of her life as a 
homemaker. She enjoyed taking care of her family, cooking meals, and 
tending to the home or crafting projects such as knitting and 
crocheting. Jeanetta made many rosaries, baby quilts, and potholders. 
She was very family-oriented, and loved time spent with Albert and 
Kanyon. She always loved taking trips with the camper and her family. 
Jeanetta was very personable, an intent listener, and honest. Her whole 
world revolved around trying to balance a life as Kanyon’s mother figure
 but also his “Oma”. 
 Jeanetta had a deep love and devotion for her husband, children, 
family, and friends. Her great love and faith in God were not only a 
constant source of strength for herself, but also for all who knew her. 
Although she will be greatly missed, she will live forever in the hearts
 of those who knew her best, for they were greatly loved.
 Left to cherish her memories is her husband, Albert Schendel of the 
home in Baldwin City, KS; son, Kanyon Schendel of Olathe, KS; siblings, 
Patty Miller of Wilson, KS, Terry (Debbie) Whitmer of Wilson, KS, Leroy 
(Sue) Whitmer of Halstead, KS, and Nelson Whitmer of Wilson, KS.
 She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Melba Whitmer; 
daughters, Michelle Whitmer and Valerie Schendel; and siblings, Robert 
(Carol) Whitmer and Loretta (Jerry) Small; and brother-in-law, Fred 
Miller.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 15, 
2022, at 10 AM at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson. 
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 2PM until 8PM
 with a Vigil Service at 7PM.
 Memorials are suggested to St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church and may be
 sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, PO BOX 533, Wilson, KS 
67490.

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 </figure>Jeanetta Rose Schendel passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at the 
age of 71 in Olathe, Kansas. She was born on January 14, 1950, to Jesse 
and Melba (Kindlesparger) Whitmer in Carrollton, Missouri. Jeanetta was 
united in marriage to Albert Schendel on July 30, 1979, at the Wilson 
Methodist Church. The couple was blessed with two children: Michelle and
 Valerie. When Michelle passed away, her son Kanyon was adopted by 
Jeanetta and Albert.
 Jeanetta attended Wilson High School and graduated with the class of
 1968. Following High School she attended beauty school in Kansas City, 
Missouri. She returned to the Wilson area and worked for several places 
such as Eshbaugh’s as a screener and worked for Dr. Whitmer for 20 
years. Jeanetta retired her work and lived the rest of her life as a 
homemaker. She enjoyed taking care of her family, cooking meals, and 
tending to the home or crafting projects such as knitting and 
crocheting. Jeanetta made many rosaries, baby quilts, and potholders. 
She was very family-oriented, and loved time spent with Albert and 
Kanyon. She always loved taking trips with the camper and her family. 
Jeanetta was very personable, an intent listener, and honest. Her whole 
world revolved around trying to balance a life as Kanyon’s mother figure
 but also his “Oma”. 
 Jeanetta had a deep love and devotion for her husband, children, 
family, and friends. Her great love and faith in God were not only a 
constant source of strength for herself, but also for all who knew her. 
Although she will be greatly missed, she will live forever in the hearts
 of those who knew her best, for they were greatly loved.
 Left to cherish her memories is her husband, Albert Schendel of the 
home in Baldwin City, KS; son, Kanyon Schendel of Olathe, KS; siblings, 
Patty Miller of Wilson, KS, Terry (Debbie) Whitmer of Wilson, KS, Leroy 
(Sue) Whitmer of Halstead, KS, and Nelson Whitmer of Wilson, KS.
 She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Melba Whitmer; 
daughters, Michelle Whitmer and Valerie Schendel; and siblings, Robert 
(Carol) Whitmer and Loretta (Jerry) Small; and brother-in-law, Fred 
Miller.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 15, 
2022, at 10 AM at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson. 
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 2PM until 8PM
 with a Vigil Service at 7PM.
 Memorials are suggested to St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church and may be
 sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, PO BOX 533, Wilson, KS 
67490.

Jeanetta Rose Schendel

Delbert Eugene Wiedeman Sr., 82, of WaKeeney, KS was born September 7, 1939, in Hays, KS to Alvin and Olinda (Rohn) Wiedeman and passed away January 9, 2022, as a cherished husband, father, grandfather and unwavering friend to so many.&nbsp; Del is survived by his wife, Patricia, his children Del Jr. and Crystol, his grandchildren, Chantel, Crystol and Micah, his brother Larry Wiedeman and his nieces and nephew, Heather (Wiedeman) Moore, Heidi (Wiedeman) Holopirek, Jerot Pearson, and Karen (Pearson) Holland and their families.&nbsp;

He was united in marriage to Patricia (Pat) Lawson on August 20, 1967, in Atwood, KS. As a pilot, Del flew his new wife on their honeymoon to Yellowstone National Park in a Cessna 182. They celebrated 54 years of marriage last year.

Del was the most kind, positive and generous person as is indicative of the way he chose to live his life; the same way he proudly served his family, his church, his community, and his country.&nbsp; He served in the United States Navy from 1957-1960. He served on the Zion Lutheran Church Board. He also spent a portion of his career as Secretary- Treasurer, Vice President and President for the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers from 1985 to 1987. From 1988 to 1990 he served in the same roles for the National Association of Wheat Growers where he was instrumental in the creation of the 1990 Farm Bill. In 1991, Del was awarded Kansas Wheat Man of the Year. Del also served on the Conservation board for 20 years. Lastly, he served his wife, children, and grandchildren in everything he did, as an amazing husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and role model.&nbsp;

After his military service, he received his bachelor’s degree in Business at Fort Hays State University. While in college, he earned his pilot’s license while working at the Hays airport. He started working as an insurance agent with Federated Insurance in Colby, KS.&nbsp; He later moved to WaKeeney where he continued as an insurance agent at Trego WaKeeney State Bank.&nbsp; In 1984, Del started TWI (“Trego WaKeeney Insurance”), and in 1986 Larry Dietz joined TWI to form TWI-Dietz.&nbsp;

One of Del’s greatest passions was his farm.&nbsp; He would frequently joke that he needed to have a job to support his farming hobby. &nbsp; In addition to being a hard-working farmer, Del was quite adept at using things around the farm to teach life skills to his children, grandchildren, and even periodic visitors to the farm.&nbsp; In addition to growing up on the farm, Del was actively involved in the management of the operation since 1975.

Del is predeceased by his parents Alvin and Olinda Wiedeman, his sister Mary Ann Pearson, his brother-in-law Vance Pearson and his sister-in-law Angie (Rein) Wiedeman.&nbsp;

Services will be held at the Schmitt Funeral Home at 336 North 12th Street, WaKeeney, KS on Friday, January 14th, at 1PM.&nbsp; Interment will be held at the Veteran’s Cemetery in WaKeeney following the Celebration of Life service.

Memorial contributions may be donated to the Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital Endowment Fund or St. Labre Indian School. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th Street, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Delbert Eugene Wiedeman Sr., 82, of WaKeeney, KS was born September 7, 1939, in Hays, KS to Alvin and Olinda (Rohn) Wiedeman and passed away January 9, 2022, as a cherished husband, father, grandfather and unwavering friend to so many.&nbsp; Del is survived by his wife, Patricia, his children Del Jr. and Crystol, his grandchildren, Chantel, Crystol and Micah, his brother Larry Wiedeman and his nieces and nephew, Heather (Wiedeman) Moore, Heidi (Wiedeman) Holopirek, Jerot Pearson, and Karen (Pearson) Holland and their families.&nbsp;He was united in marriage to Patricia (Pat) Lawson on August 20, 1967, in Atwood, KS. As a pilot, Del flew his new wife on their honeymoon to Yellowstone National Park in a Cessna 182. They celebrated 54 years of marriage last year.Del was the most kind, positive and generous person as is indicative of the way he chose to live his life; the same way he proudly served his family, his church, his community, and his country.&nbsp; He served in the United States Navy from 1957-1960. He served on the Zion Lutheran Church Board. He also spent a portion of his career as Secretary- Treasurer, Vice President and President for the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers from 1985 to 1987. From 1988 to 1990 he served in the same roles for the National Association of Wheat Growers where he was instrumental in the creation of the 1990 Farm Bill. In 1991, Del was awarded Kansas Wheat Man of the Year. Del also served on the Conservation board for 20 years. Lastly, he served his wife, children, and grandchildren in everything he did, as an amazing husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and role model.&nbsp;After his military service, he received his bachelor’s degree in Business at Fort Hays State University. While in college, he earned his pilot’s license while working at the Hays airport. He started working as an insurance agent with Federated Insurance in Colby, KS.&nbsp; He later moved to WaKeeney where he continued as an insurance agent at Trego WaKeeney State Bank.&nbsp; In 1984, Del started TWI (“Trego WaKeeney Insurance”), and in 1986 Larry Dietz joined TWI to form TWI-Dietz.&nbsp;One of Del’s greatest passions was his farm.&nbsp; He would frequently joke that he needed to have a job to support his farming hobby. &nbsp; In addition to being a hard-working farmer, Del was quite adept at using things around the farm to teach life skills to his children, grandchildren, and even periodic visitors to the farm.&nbsp; In addition to growing up on the farm, Del was actively involved in the management of the operation since 1975.Del is predeceased by his parents Alvin and Olinda Wiedeman, his sister Mary Ann Pearson, his brother-in-law Vance Pearson and his sister-in-law Angie (Rein) Wiedeman.&nbsp;Services will be held at the Schmitt Funeral Home at 336 North 12th Street, WaKeeney, KS on Friday, January 14th, at 1PM.&nbsp; Interment will be held at the Veteran’s Cemetery in WaKeeney following the Celebration of Life service.Memorial contributions may be donated to the Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital Endowment Fund or St. Labre Indian School. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th Street, WaKeeney, KS 67672.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

Delbert Eugene Wiedeman Sr.

Husband, Father, Marine Corps Veteran, and long-time Grand Island NE 
resident, Scott J. Buck, born in Schuyler, NE on November 28th, 1958 was
 asked to join his Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 8th, 2022 at the
 age of 63. Scott’s battle with Cancer and DIC showed his courage and 
strength in life’s most difficult challenges through a smile and humor. 
Despite the pain and the unknown, Scott was a hero to his friends and 
family. Fierce in faith and love, his family takes peace in knowing he 
is reunited with his parents, Rosemarie and CJ Buck, brother Steven 
Buck, and his beloved four-legged pups Bailey, Lucy, and Katy. He is 
survived by his wife, Shannon Buck, Daughter Sarah Buck, Sister Sue Geis
 Bordogna, stepchildren that he loved like his own, Sydney Thomas 
(Ethan) and Derrick Brown and granddaughter Ardyn Rose Thomas. He is 
also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-laws.
 Scott joined the Marine Corps shortly after high school and quickly 
rose to be the youngest Sargent in the aviation division, completing ten
 jumps and becoming an inspector instructor. He proudly served his 
country in CA, NC, and IL. After leaving the military, Scott had a very 
successful career in the food business where his appetite for food and 
success grew simultaneously. He worked at Food Services of America, The 
Thompson Company, and US Foods before retiring from CashWa foods in June
 of 2021.
 In 2015, he married the love of his life, Shannon Buck. Together 
they started a new life filled with love and laugher. In 2018, they 
moved into their dream home in Norton Kansas, where they spent a lot of 
time in their backyard birdwatching. Scott loved hummingbirds and 
orioles which he often called Oreos. Scott enjoyed going to the shooting
 range, camping at the lake only a few minutes’ drive from their home, 
and hunting with his best friends, Brad Green, Jay Rockwell, and Dave 
Bacon. Scott also loved vacationing in the mountains of Estes Park, CO.
 Scott’s life will be celebrated at All Faiths Funeral Home in Grand 
Island, NE on Thursday, January 20th, 2022, at 10:30 am. If you would 
like to show your support via donation, the family is asking the 
donations go to Pheasants Forever or Tunnel to Towers. The family is 
also asking those who can to donate blood through their local blood 
drive or the American Red Cross. Blood donations can be made to team 
‘Scott Buck."

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1641926432886.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Husband, Father, Marine Corps Veteran, and long-time Grand Island NE 
resident, Scott J. Buck, born in Schuyler, NE on November 28th, 1958 was
 asked to join his Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 8th, 2022 at the
 age of 63. Scott’s battle with Cancer and DIC showed his courage and 
strength in life’s most difficult challenges through a smile and humor. 
Despite the pain and the unknown, Scott was a hero to his friends and 
family. Fierce in faith and love, his family takes peace in knowing he 
is reunited with his parents, Rosemarie and CJ Buck, brother Steven 
Buck, and his beloved four-legged pups Bailey, Lucy, and Katy. He is 
survived by his wife, Shannon Buck, Daughter Sarah Buck, Sister Sue Geis
 Bordogna, stepchildren that he loved like his own, Sydney Thomas 
(Ethan) and Derrick Brown and granddaughter Ardyn Rose Thomas. He is 
also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-laws.
 Scott joined the Marine Corps shortly after high school and quickly 
rose to be the youngest Sargent in the aviation division, completing ten
 jumps and becoming an inspector instructor. He proudly served his 
country in CA, NC, and IL. After leaving the military, Scott had a very 
successful career in the food business where his appetite for food and 
success grew simultaneously. He worked at Food Services of America, The 
Thompson Company, and US Foods before retiring from CashWa foods in June
 of 2021.
 In 2015, he married the love of his life, Shannon Buck. Together 
they started a new life filled with love and laugher. In 2018, they 
moved into their dream home in Norton Kansas, where they spent a lot of 
time in their backyard birdwatching. Scott loved hummingbirds and 
orioles which he often called Oreos. Scott enjoyed going to the shooting
 range, camping at the lake only a few minutes’ drive from their home, 
and hunting with his best friends, Brad Green, Jay Rockwell, and Dave 
Bacon. Scott also loved vacationing in the mountains of Estes Park, CO.
 Scott’s life will be celebrated at All Faiths Funeral Home in Grand 
Island, NE on Thursday, January 20th, 2022, at 10:30 am. If you would 
like to show your support via donation, the family is asking the 
donations go to Pheasants Forever or Tunnel to Towers. The family is 
also asking those who can to donate blood through their local blood 
drive or the American Red Cross. Blood donations can be made to team 
‘Scott Buck."

Scott J. Buck

Donita Mae Seirer, 90, of Russell, Kansas, died on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the Main Street Manor in Russell.

Donita was born on June 19, 1931, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of 
Donald and Esther (Peterson) Sellens.&nbsp; She grew up in Russell, Kansas, 
and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1949.&nbsp; After high
 school she graduated with her teaching degree from the University of 
Northern Colorado.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Floyd Ray Johnson on 
July 4, 1955. He preceded her in death in 1966.&nbsp; Donita found love a 
second time and was united in marriage to Jerry Neal Seirer on March 29,
 1975, in Las Vegas, Nevada.&nbsp; She worked as an elementary school teacher
 for 37 years.&nbsp; Donita taught in Holyrood, Kansas and in Russell, 
Kansas. In the Russell area she taught at Lincoln school and at Simpson 
school. She enjoyed spending time with her animals which included dogs, 
cats and parrots she owned over the years.&nbsp; She also enjoyed camping, 
water skiing, painting and traveling to Colorado and Arizona. Most of 
all she enjoyed spending time with her family and close friends.

Surviving family include her husband Jerry of the home in Russell, 
son Donald Johnson of Russell, Kansas, daughter Alica Dreiling (Les) of 
Lawrence, Kansas, son Dennis Johnson (Christine) of Munjor, Kansas, step
 daughter Taunya Kopke (Jerry) of Fayetteville, Arkansas,&nbsp; step son 
Randy Johnson (Marsha) Springdale, Arkansas, step daughter Terry Becker 
(Steve) of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, step daughter Teresa Eldredge 
(Ladd) of Salt Lake City, Utah, step son Jeffery Seirer (Stephanie) of 
Andover, Kansas and step daughter Tracy Weinhold (Dan) of Russell, 
Kansas; sister Billie Jo Breit of Pfeifer, Kansas and numerous 
grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Robert Sellens.

A celebration of Donita’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, January 14, 2022, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas.  Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery in Russell, Kansas.  Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the mortuary with family present to greet guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Thursday evening. 

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

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 </figure>Donita Mae Seirer, 90, of Russell, Kansas, died on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the Main Street Manor in Russell.Donita was born on June 19, 1931, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of 
Donald and Esther (Peterson) Sellens.&nbsp; She grew up in Russell, Kansas, 
and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1949.&nbsp; After high
 school she graduated with her teaching degree from the University of 
Northern Colorado.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Floyd Ray Johnson on 
July 4, 1955. He preceded her in death in 1966.&nbsp; Donita found love a 
second time and was united in marriage to Jerry Neal Seirer on March 29,
 1975, in Las Vegas, Nevada.&nbsp; She worked as an elementary school teacher
 for 37 years.&nbsp; Donita taught in Holyrood, Kansas and in Russell, 
Kansas. In the Russell area she taught at Lincoln school and at Simpson 
school. She enjoyed spending time with her animals which included dogs, 
cats and parrots she owned over the years.&nbsp; She also enjoyed camping, 
water skiing, painting and traveling to Colorado and Arizona. Most of 
all she enjoyed spending time with her family and close friends.Surviving family include her husband Jerry of the home in Russell, 
son Donald Johnson of Russell, Kansas, daughter Alica Dreiling (Les) of 
Lawrence, Kansas, son Dennis Johnson (Christine) of Munjor, Kansas, step
 daughter Taunya Kopke (Jerry) of Fayetteville, Arkansas,&nbsp; step son 
Randy Johnson (Marsha) Springdale, Arkansas, step daughter Terry Becker 
(Steve) of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, step daughter Teresa Eldredge 
(Ladd) of Salt Lake City, Utah, step son Jeffery Seirer (Stephanie) of 
Andover, Kansas and step daughter Tracy Weinhold (Dan) of Russell, 
Kansas; sister Billie Jo Breit of Pfeifer, Kansas and numerous 
grandchildren and great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Robert Sellens.A celebration of Donita’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, January 14, 2022, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas. Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery in Russell, Kansas. Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the mortuary with family present to greet guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Thursday evening. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to the Humane Society of the High Plains and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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