Betty L. Davis, age 90, of Ulysses, Kansas, died Monday, January 31, 
2022, at The Ranch House in Garden City, Kansas. She was born December 
5, 1931, in Phillips County, Kansas, the daughter of William Theron and 
Thelma Louise (Kelly) Wyley. 
Betty grew up in Kirwin and graduated high school in 1949. She married
 Charles E. “Red” Davis on December 6, 1953, in Ulysses, Kansas. Betty 
first worked as a telephone operator and then retired in 1996 from 
Gibson’s Discount Center in Ulysses. She loved time spent with her 
family, and enjoyed going to the Grant County Senior Center, reading, 
working puzzles, crocheting and sewing. Betty was a member of the Bit 
&amp; Spur Club with her kids; and a member of the First United 
Methodist Church. 
Betty is survived by her sons, Jeff Davis of Garden City, Larry Davis 
and wife Cindy of Ulysses, and Andy Davis and wife Janet, of Liberal, 
Kansas; six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and two 
great-great-grandchildren. 
Betty is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Red in 1991; son, Troy Davis in 1972; and sister, Irmalee Bowen. 
Funeral service will be held Friday, February 4, 2022, at 10:00 AM at 
the First United Methodist Church in Ulysses with Reverend Todd Guinn 
officiating. Funeral service will be live streamed on Garnand Funeral 
Home Face Book page. Interment will follow at the Ulysses Cemetery. 
Visitation will be Thursday, February 3, 2022, from 2:00 PM until 8:00 
PM at Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses. Memorial contributions may be 
given to the Grant County Senior Center in care of Garnand Funeral Home,
 405 W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, KS 67880. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Betty L. Davis, age 90, of Ulysses, Kansas, died Monday, January 31, 
2022, at The Ranch House in Garden City, Kansas. She was born December 
5, 1931, in Phillips County, Kansas, the daughter of William Theron and 
Thelma Louise (Kelly) Wyley. 
Betty grew up in Kirwin and graduated high school in 1949. She married
 Charles E. “Red” Davis on December 6, 1953, in Ulysses, Kansas. Betty 
first worked as a telephone operator and then retired in 1996 from 
Gibson’s Discount Center in Ulysses. She loved time spent with her 
family, and enjoyed going to the Grant County Senior Center, reading, 
working puzzles, crocheting and sewing. Betty was a member of the Bit 
&amp; Spur Club with her kids; and a member of the First United 
Methodist Church. 
Betty is survived by her sons, Jeff Davis of Garden City, Larry Davis 
and wife Cindy of Ulysses, and Andy Davis and wife Janet, of Liberal, 
Kansas; six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and two 
great-great-grandchildren. 
Betty is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Red in 1991; son, Troy Davis in 1972; and sister, Irmalee Bowen. 
Funeral service will be held Friday, February 4, 2022, at 10:00 AM at 
the First United Methodist Church in Ulysses with Reverend Todd Guinn 
officiating. Funeral service will be live streamed on Garnand Funeral 
Home Face Book page. Interment will follow at the Ulysses Cemetery. 
Visitation will be Thursday, February 3, 2022, from 2:00 PM until 8:00 
PM at Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses. Memorial contributions may be 
given to the Grant County Senior Center in care of Garnand Funeral Home,
 405 W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, KS 67880. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Betty L. Davis

Donna Jean Schafer, age 88, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 in Ellis. Funeral services will be 10 AM Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis with Pastor John Morley III officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis. Visitation will be Friday 6 PM - 8 PM at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637 and Saturday 9 AM until service time at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to Christ Lutheran Church, Humane Society of the High Plains or Hays Veterinary Hospital. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a> A complete obituary is pending.

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 </figure>Donna Jean Schafer, age 88, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 in Ellis. Funeral services will be 10 AM Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis with Pastor John Morley III officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis. Visitation will be Friday 6 PM - 8 PM at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637 and Saturday 9 AM until service time at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to Christ Lutheran Church, Humane Society of the High Plains or Hays Veterinary Hospital. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a> A complete obituary is pending.

Donna Jean Schafer

Reta Jean Skubal was born on the 3rd of March, 1927, in McDonald, 
Kansas to C.O. "Chick" and Katie Hubbard. She went to her eternal Home 
on Saturday the 29th of January, 2022, at the age of 94.
 Jean attended Fort Hays State College as a music major where she met
 her future husband in the parlor of Custer Hall on Saturday, the 9th of
 November, 1946.
 She was united in marriage with Lumir Jess Skubal on the 8th of August, 1948 in the McDonald Federated Church.
 Jean dedicated the remainder of her life making a loving home for 
her husband and three children. A natural teacher, she loved 
instructing children as a substitute teacher and especially in the art 
of playing her favorite instrument - the piano. An angelic singer, Jean
 spent many years performing with the musical organization of Sweet 
Adelines and numerous choirs. She also loved baking delicious treats 
including lovely cakes for everyone, sewing beautiful clothing for her 
family, and spending hours in her flower gardens. Perhaps most of all, 
as a fervant follower of Jesus Christ, Jean prayed constantly and 
continuously for everyone she knew and many others who were unaware of 
the blessings she sent their way.
 Jean is survived by her brothers Harlan (wife Joan) and Rodney (wife
 Donna), sisters Vaulene and Janice, sister-in-law Phyllis; sons Steve 
and Gary (wife Robyn), son-in-law Lloyd; grandchildren Jessica, Andrya 
(husband Tom), Michael (wife Courtney), Noelle, Jackson, and Aeowynn; 
and great-grandchildren Jayvn, Alaina, Breanna, Mysteri, Jolene, Reveri,
 Aemeri, August, and Poppy. Jean was preceded in death by her parents 
and husband, brother Deroy (wife Phyllis), brothers-in-law Edward (wife 
Vaulene) and Gilbert (wife Janice), and daughter Sharon (husband Lloyd).
 Funeral service will be February 4, 2022, at 10:00AM in the Federated
 Church in McDonald, KS. Burial will be in Big Timber Cemetery. 
Condolence can be left at www.paulsfh.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Reta Jean Skubal was born on the 3rd of March, 1927, in McDonald, 
Kansas to C.O. "Chick" and Katie Hubbard. She went to her eternal Home 
on Saturday the 29th of January, 2022, at the age of 94.
 Jean attended Fort Hays State College as a music major where she met
 her future husband in the parlor of Custer Hall on Saturday, the 9th of
 November, 1946.
 She was united in marriage with Lumir Jess Skubal on the 8th of August, 1948 in the McDonald Federated Church.
 Jean dedicated the remainder of her life making a loving home for 
her husband and three children. A natural teacher, she loved 
instructing children as a substitute teacher and especially in the art 
of playing her favorite instrument - the piano. An angelic singer, Jean
 spent many years performing with the musical organization of Sweet 
Adelines and numerous choirs. She also loved baking delicious treats 
including lovely cakes for everyone, sewing beautiful clothing for her 
family, and spending hours in her flower gardens. Perhaps most of all, 
as a fervant follower of Jesus Christ, Jean prayed constantly and 
continuously for everyone she knew and many others who were unaware of 
the blessings she sent their way.
 Jean is survived by her brothers Harlan (wife Joan) and Rodney (wife
 Donna), sisters Vaulene and Janice, sister-in-law Phyllis; sons Steve 
and Gary (wife Robyn), son-in-law Lloyd; grandchildren Jessica, Andrya 
(husband Tom), Michael (wife Courtney), Noelle, Jackson, and Aeowynn; 
and great-grandchildren Jayvn, Alaina, Breanna, Mysteri, Jolene, Reveri,
 Aemeri, August, and Poppy. Jean was preceded in death by her parents 
and husband, brother Deroy (wife Phyllis), brothers-in-law Edward (wife 
Vaulene) and Gilbert (wife Janice), and daughter Sharon (husband Lloyd).
 Funeral service will be February 4, 2022, at 10:00AM in the Federated
 Church in McDonald, KS. Burial will be in Big Timber Cemetery. 
Condolence can be left at www.paulsfh.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Reta Jean Skubal

Donald Clifford Quakenbush, 77, passed away on Jan. 29, 2022, in Seguin, 
KS. Don was born on Dec. 3, 1944, in Colby, KS to Clifford and Cecilia 
(Unterciner) Quakenbush.
 Don grew up in Colby where he found the love for fishing. In his 
older years he enjoyed playing BINGO and was always ready for a road 
trip. But most of all Don loved spending time with his family. Don 
worked in the oil fields and farmed in the Seguin area. Don retired 
from the Road and Bridge Department in Sheridan County.
 Donald was survived by daughter: Debra (Curtis) Meier of Norton, KS;
 sons: Dwayne (Kim) Quakenbush of Oberlin, KS and Terry Quakenbush of 
Wichita, KS; grandsons: Brayden Quakenbush, Dustin Quakenbush and Nick 
Phillips; brothers: David (Kathy) Quakenbush of Gorham, KS and Melvin 
(Teresa) Quakenbush of Ronan, MT; sisters: Linda (Dale) Bowen of 
Manhattan, KS and Esther (James) Armknecht of Dighton, KS. Don was 
preceded by his parents, sons: Mickeal Quakenbush and an infant son; 
grandchildren: Kristina Quakenbush and Aaron Phillips.
 Cremation services were chosen and burial will be in the Hoxie City 
Cemetery at a later date. Condolences can be left at www.paulsfh.com.

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 </figure>Donald Clifford Quakenbush, 77, passed away on Jan. 29, 2022, in Seguin, 
KS. Don was born on Dec. 3, 1944, in Colby, KS to Clifford and Cecilia 
(Unterciner) Quakenbush.
 Don grew up in Colby where he found the love for fishing. In his 
older years he enjoyed playing BINGO and was always ready for a road 
trip. But most of all Don loved spending time with his family. Don 
worked in the oil fields and farmed in the Seguin area. Don retired 
from the Road and Bridge Department in Sheridan County.
 Donald was survived by daughter: Debra (Curtis) Meier of Norton, KS;
 sons: Dwayne (Kim) Quakenbush of Oberlin, KS and Terry Quakenbush of 
Wichita, KS; grandsons: Brayden Quakenbush, Dustin Quakenbush and Nick 
Phillips; brothers: David (Kathy) Quakenbush of Gorham, KS and Melvin 
(Teresa) Quakenbush of Ronan, MT; sisters: Linda (Dale) Bowen of 
Manhattan, KS and Esther (James) Armknecht of Dighton, KS. Don was 
preceded by his parents, sons: Mickeal Quakenbush and an infant son; 
grandchildren: Kristina Quakenbush and Aaron Phillips.
 Cremation services were chosen and burial will be in the Hoxie City 
Cemetery at a later date. Condolences can be left at www.paulsfh.com.

Donald Clifford Quakenbush

Ramon Lee Laurie, 77, of Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Ramon was born on November 30, 1944, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of 
Loran Clyde and Hazel Lucile (Brashear) Laurie.&nbsp; He grew up in the 
Derby, Kansas, area and graduated from Derby Senior High School.&nbsp; After 
high school he attended Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas, 
working towards his electrical engineering degree.&nbsp; After completing 
Army ROTC, Ramon quit college to serve his country as a helicopter pilot
 in the Vietnam War.&nbsp; He was married to Judith Ann Sanders on May 17, 
1982 in Hays.&nbsp; They raised 4 children Doug, Angela, Peter and Reece.&nbsp; 
Ramon became a self-employed electrician in 1974 as the owner and 
operator of Laurie Electric, and retired in 2010.&nbsp; He was a member of 
St. John Lutheran Church, V.F.W. Post #6240, and the American Legion 
Post #99 all in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; He was a member of the Kansas Horse 
Council.&nbsp; He is retired from being a longtime volunteer for the 
Russell-Grant Fire Department.&nbsp; He enjoyed horseback riding, hunting, 
and fishing.&nbsp; Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his kids, 
grandkids, and his horses.

Surviving family include his wife Judy of the home, his mother Hazel 
Laurie (101 years old) of Coffeeville, Kansas; son Doug Montalvo and 
wife Penny of Troy, Texas, daughter Angela Laurie Wyan and husband 
Donald of Salina, Kansas; sons Peter Laurie and wife Stacey of Russell, 
Kansas and Reece Laurie and wife Erin of Ottawa, Kansas; sister Lorene 
Richardson and husband Cohen of Coffeeville, Kansas; 14 grandchildren 
and 8 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father and infant brother George Earl Laurie.

Cremation has been selected by the family.&nbsp; A memorial celebration of
 Ramon’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, February 04, 2022, 
at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. &nbsp;on Thursday, February 03, 2022 at the 
mortuary, with the family present to greet guests from 4 P.M. to 6 P.M. 
Thursday evening.&nbsp;The funeral service will be streamed through a Zoom meeting, meeting ID 760 8520 4816, passcode 376314. 

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

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 </figure>Ramon Lee Laurie, 77, of Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.Ramon was born on November 30, 1944, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of 
Loran Clyde and Hazel Lucile (Brashear) Laurie.&nbsp; He grew up in the 
Derby, Kansas, area and graduated from Derby Senior High School.&nbsp; After 
high school he attended Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas, 
working towards his electrical engineering degree.&nbsp; After completing 
Army ROTC, Ramon quit college to serve his country as a helicopter pilot
 in the Vietnam War.&nbsp; He was married to Judith Ann Sanders on May 17, 
1982 in Hays.&nbsp; They raised 4 children Doug, Angela, Peter and Reece.&nbsp; 
Ramon became a self-employed electrician in 1974 as the owner and 
operator of Laurie Electric, and retired in 2010.&nbsp; He was a member of 
St. John Lutheran Church, V.F.W. Post #6240, and the American Legion 
Post #99 all in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; He was a member of the Kansas Horse 
Council.&nbsp; He is retired from being a longtime volunteer for the 
Russell-Grant Fire Department.&nbsp; He enjoyed horseback riding, hunting, 
and fishing.&nbsp; Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his kids, 
grandkids, and his horses.Surviving family include his wife Judy of the home, his mother Hazel 
Laurie (101 years old) of Coffeeville, Kansas; son Doug Montalvo and 
wife Penny of Troy, Texas, daughter Angela Laurie Wyan and husband 
Donald of Salina, Kansas; sons Peter Laurie and wife Stacey of Russell, 
Kansas and Reece Laurie and wife Erin of Ottawa, Kansas; sister Lorene 
Richardson and husband Cohen of Coffeeville, Kansas; 14 grandchildren 
and 8 great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his father and infant brother George Earl Laurie.Cremation has been selected by the family.&nbsp; A memorial celebration of
 Ramon’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, February 04, 2022, 
at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. &nbsp;on Thursday, February 03, 2022 at the 
mortuary, with the family present to greet guests from 4 P.M. to 6 P.M. 
Thursday evening.&nbsp;The funeral service will be streamed through a Zoom meeting, meeting ID 760 8520 4816, passcode 376314. Memorials may be given to the Kansas Horse Council 
and sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of 
Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Ramon Lee Laurie

Monday, December 23rd, 1968-Sunday, January 30th, 2022

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/sheila-marcy/4845402/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Monday, December 23rd, 1968-Sunday, January 30th, 2022An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/sheila-marcy/4845402/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Sheila Kay Marcy

Friday, April 28th, 1933-Sunday, January 30th, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Friday, April 28th, 1933-Sunday, January 30th, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Peggy Saddler

March 8, 1960
 -
 January 27, 2022

An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Larry-Dean-Brack?obId=23860948#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 -
 January 27, 2022An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Larry-Dean-Brack?obId=23860948#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Larry Dean Brack

Tyrone Lee Looney, age 54 of Dodge City, Kansas passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022, in Norton, Kansas. He was born April 30, 1967, in Dodge City to Ben Looney and Mary Lou Clanton. Tyrone had worked as a welder. He enjoyed outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing. He was an avid Denver Broncos fan and he enjoyed having pet dogs. He is survived by his parents, Mary Lou and Ron Conner of Dodge City; a brother, Dallas Looney and wife Jeaneice of Holyrood, Kansas; two sisters, Melisa Lyons and husband Jeremy of Dallas, Texas and Shawna LaBarge and husband Justin of Springfield, Missouri: step brother, Robert Conner and wife Randi of Broadway, Virginia; a step sister, Lisa Collamore and husband Vance of Scott City, Kansas; and his companion, Kara Schmitt of Lawrence, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his father, Ben Looney and his grandparents. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Living Waters Pentecostal Holiness Church 302 E. Vine, Dodge City. Private family inurnment will be at a later date. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com" target="_blank">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>. Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

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 </figure>Tyrone Lee Looney, age 54 of Dodge City, Kansas passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022, in Norton, Kansas. He was born April 30, 1967, in Dodge City to Ben Looney and Mary Lou Clanton. Tyrone had worked as a welder. He enjoyed outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing. He was an avid Denver Broncos fan and he enjoyed having pet dogs. He is survived by his parents, Mary Lou and Ron Conner of Dodge City; a brother, Dallas Looney and wife Jeaneice of Holyrood, Kansas; two sisters, Melisa Lyons and husband Jeremy of Dallas, Texas and Shawna LaBarge and husband Justin of Springfield, Missouri: step brother, Robert Conner and wife Randi of Broadway, Virginia; a step sister, Lisa Collamore and husband Vance of Scott City, Kansas; and his companion, Kara Schmitt of Lawrence, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his father, Ben Looney and his grandparents. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Living Waters Pentecostal Holiness Church 302 E. Vine, Dodge City. Private family inurnment will be at a later date. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com" target="_blank">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>. Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Tyrone Lee Looney

Barbara June Spatz of Lee's Summit, MO passed away on January 28, 2022, at the age of 90.

Barbara was born on May 6, 1931, in Reading, KS to Chester and Hazel 
F. (Staley) Van Sickle. She enjoyed a rural childhood on the family farm
 just south of Reading with her three older brothers and many near-by 
relatives.&nbsp;After her father's passing at a young age, her mother was 
remarried to her loving stepfather Andrew J. Campbell.&nbsp;Upon her 
graduation from Reading High School, the family left the farm and moved 
“into town” to Emporia, KS where she attended Emporia State Teachers 
College.

Barbara married Harlan Keith Spatz of Olivet, KS in 1955 in Emporia. 
Career opportunities found them living briefly in Emporia, Trenton, MO, 
Fort Scott, KS and Scott City, KS before they settled in Great Bend, KS 
in 1962.&nbsp; They had three children, Lisa Deon (1957), Gregory Keith 
(1959), and Jeffrey Mark (1961).&nbsp; Barbara's time in Great Bend was 
devoted to her children and family, and she served her community through
 much volunteering with the Barton County Mental Health Association. In 
1972 she completed a life goal of finishing her college studies, 
graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Fort Hays State 
University.

After divorcing in 1973, Barbara pursued a dream by moving to 
Albuquerque, NM where she owned and operated The Grand Gallery, a 
gallery store for vintage grand pianos and fine art.&nbsp; In 1984, she 
returned to the Kansas City area to be close to family, where she 
continued her knack for business. She owned and operated three hair 
salon locations, running them successfully for 25 years until retiring 
in 2010.&nbsp; Barbara most recently resided at John Knox Village in Lee's 
Summit, MO. Some of her joys were music, playing the piano, painting, 
visiting family, and enjoying her grandchildren.

Barbara was preceded in death by her mother and father;&nbsp;her 
brothers,&nbsp;William Dale Van Sickle (Kansas City, MO), Robert L. Van 
Sickle (Wayne, PA), Max Dean Van Sickle (Osage City, KS);&nbsp;and her 
daughter Lisa (Great Bend, KS).&nbsp; She is survived by her two sons (both 
of Lee's Summit, MO), three grandchildren, and a great-grandson.

Barbara will be laid to rest on&nbsp; Saturday, February 5th, in Reading, 
KS. In lieu of flowers, Contributions may be made to Barton Community 
College Foundation c/o Lisa Spatz-Smith Memorial Scholarship&nbsp;(245 NE 30 
RD, Great Bend, KS 67530, bartonccfoundation.org).

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 </figure>Barbara June Spatz of Lee's Summit, MO passed away on January 28, 2022, at the age of 90.Barbara was born on May 6, 1931, in Reading, KS to Chester and Hazel 
F. (Staley) Van Sickle. She enjoyed a rural childhood on the family farm
 just south of Reading with her three older brothers and many near-by 
relatives.&nbsp;After her father's passing at a young age, her mother was 
remarried to her loving stepfather Andrew J. Campbell.&nbsp;Upon her 
graduation from Reading High School, the family left the farm and moved 
“into town” to Emporia, KS where she attended Emporia State Teachers 
College.Barbara married Harlan Keith Spatz of Olivet, KS in 1955 in Emporia. 
Career opportunities found them living briefly in Emporia, Trenton, MO, 
Fort Scott, KS and Scott City, KS before they settled in Great Bend, KS 
in 1962.&nbsp; They had three children, Lisa Deon (1957), Gregory Keith 
(1959), and Jeffrey Mark (1961).&nbsp; Barbara's time in Great Bend was 
devoted to her children and family, and she served her community through
 much volunteering with the Barton County Mental Health Association. In 
1972 she completed a life goal of finishing her college studies, 
graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Fort Hays State 
University.After divorcing in 1973, Barbara pursued a dream by moving to 
Albuquerque, NM where she owned and operated The Grand Gallery, a 
gallery store for vintage grand pianos and fine art.&nbsp; In 1984, she 
returned to the Kansas City area to be close to family, where she 
continued her knack for business. She owned and operated three hair 
salon locations, running them successfully for 25 years until retiring 
in 2010.&nbsp; Barbara most recently resided at John Knox Village in Lee's 
Summit, MO. Some of her joys were music, playing the piano, painting, 
visiting family, and enjoying her grandchildren.Barbara was preceded in death by her mother and father;&nbsp;her 
brothers,&nbsp;William Dale Van Sickle (Kansas City, MO), Robert L. Van 
Sickle (Wayne, PA), Max Dean Van Sickle (Osage City, KS);&nbsp;and her 
daughter Lisa (Great Bend, KS).&nbsp; She is survived by her two sons (both 
of Lee's Summit, MO), three grandchildren, and a great-grandson.Barbara will be laid to rest on&nbsp; Saturday, February 5th, in Reading, 
KS. In lieu of flowers, Contributions may be made to Barton Community 
College Foundation c/o Lisa Spatz-Smith Memorial Scholarship&nbsp;(245 NE 30 
RD, Great Bend, KS 67530, bartonccfoundation.org).

Barbara June Spatz

Calvin Richard Ufford, 95, passed away January 28, 2022, in Overbrook, 
Ks, with his family by his side. He was born May 15, 1926, to Richard 
Herbert and Bertha Mae Peters Ufford, and raised southwest of Oberlin, 
Ks on the farm his grandfather homesteaded in 1874. He attended Addleman
 Country School and graduated from Decatur County High School in May 
1944. He also attended Kansas State University. On October 28, 1949, 
Calvin married Ruth JoAnn Lincoln in Oberlin. Two sons and a daughter 
were born to them. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy as a 
Motor Machinist Mate 3rd class, and honorably discharged on June 3, 
1946. He returned to Oberlin, and worked for the U.S. Soil Conservation 
Service, later moving to Hiawatha, Ks, for eight years, and then in 
Overbrook, Ks, for 11 years. He retired after 35 years service in 1981. 
In 1987 Calvin and JoAnn returned to Oberlin to live in the house he 
moved to 602 West Sappa Street in 1956. In 2020 he moved to Berryton, 
Ks., to live with his daughter, and later moved to Brookside Retirement 
Community, Overbrook. 
 Calvin provided leadership to Boy Scout troops in Oberlin and 
Hiawatha for many years. In addition, he served 9 years on the Overbrook
 City Council and twice served as Overbrook Mayor from April 1977 to 
April 1979, and again June 1985 to June 1987. He was well-known for his 
hobbies of hunting Indian artifacts, collecting antiques, woodworking, 
and antique tractor restoration. He was a member of the Overbrook United
 Methodist Church, the American Legion, and the Mini-Sappa Antique Club 
of Oberlin. In later years, he was often called upon to give narration of
 the last Indian raid in Kansas, which occurred in 1878 in Decatur 
County. 
 He was preceded in death by a son, Michael in 1951, his wife, JoAnn 
in 2011, and his parents. Survivors include a son, Richard Ufford and 
wife, Wendy, Carbondale, Ks; daughter, Janie Rutherford and husband, Rob
 Roy Rutherford III, Berryton, Ks.; grandchildren, Shannon Warthen and 
fiancé Joseph Pritchard, Sara Ufford, Corey Ufford and wife, Courtney, 
Rob Roy Rutherford IV and wife Isha; and James Rutherford and wife Amy; 
great-grandchildren, Colton Warthen, Casen Warthen, Stephon Johnson, 
Addison Ufford, Ember Jo Ufford, and Rob Roy Rutherford V, nieces and 
nephews.
 Services pending at Paul’s Funeral Home, Oberlin. For more information: www.paulsfh.com

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643654662142.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Calvin Richard Ufford, 95, passed away January 28, 2022, in Overbrook, 
Ks, with his family by his side. He was born May 15, 1926, to Richard 
Herbert and Bertha Mae Peters Ufford, and raised southwest of Oberlin, 
Ks on the farm his grandfather homesteaded in 1874. He attended Addleman
 Country School and graduated from Decatur County High School in May 
1944. He also attended Kansas State University. On October 28, 1949, 
Calvin married Ruth JoAnn Lincoln in Oberlin. Two sons and a daughter 
were born to them. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy as a 
Motor Machinist Mate 3rd class, and honorably discharged on June 3, 
1946. He returned to Oberlin, and worked for the U.S. Soil Conservation 
Service, later moving to Hiawatha, Ks, for eight years, and then in 
Overbrook, Ks, for 11 years. He retired after 35 years service in 1981. 
In 1987 Calvin and JoAnn returned to Oberlin to live in the house he 
moved to 602 West Sappa Street in 1956. In 2020 he moved to Berryton, 
Ks., to live with his daughter, and later moved to Brookside Retirement 
Community, Overbrook. 
 Calvin provided leadership to Boy Scout troops in Oberlin and 
Hiawatha for many years. In addition, he served 9 years on the Overbrook
 City Council and twice served as Overbrook Mayor from April 1977 to 
April 1979, and again June 1985 to June 1987. He was well-known for his 
hobbies of hunting Indian artifacts, collecting antiques, woodworking, 
and antique tractor restoration. He was a member of the Overbrook United
 Methodist Church, the American Legion, and the Mini-Sappa Antique Club 
of Oberlin. In later years, he was often called upon to give narration of
 the last Indian raid in Kansas, which occurred in 1878 in Decatur 
County. 
 He was preceded in death by a son, Michael in 1951, his wife, JoAnn 
in 2011, and his parents. Survivors include a son, Richard Ufford and 
wife, Wendy, Carbondale, Ks; daughter, Janie Rutherford and husband, Rob
 Roy Rutherford III, Berryton, Ks.; grandchildren, Shannon Warthen and 
fiancé Joseph Pritchard, Sara Ufford, Corey Ufford and wife, Courtney, 
Rob Roy Rutherford IV and wife Isha; and James Rutherford and wife Amy; 
great-grandchildren, Colton Warthen, Casen Warthen, Stephon Johnson, 
Addison Ufford, Ember Jo Ufford, and Rob Roy Rutherford V, nieces and 
nephews.
 Services pending at Paul’s Funeral Home, Oberlin. For more information: www.paulsfh.com

Calvin Richard Ufford

Mark Wayne Clews, 63, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on January 28, 2022. Mark was born on December 28th, 1958, and grew up in WaKeeney, Kansas. He graduated from Trego Community High School in 1976.

Mark worked as a semi-truck driver for many years. He worked for 
several companies as well as owned his own truck for numerous years. He 
really enjoyed music of many types, because of this he took on a second 
profession. He was the owner and operator of Rolling Thunder 
Entertainment DJ Service. Mark shared his music multiple times to help 
benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Foundation. &nbsp;

Mark is survived by his sisters, Jeanette Clews of Wichita, KS, 
Tracey Post (Dustin) of Kansas City, MO, and his step siblings, Peggy 
Carter (Jim) of Graham, TX, Terrence Zordel (Lao) of Smith, AL, Daniel 
Zordel (Loretta) of Hays, KS, Kelly Bliss (Lee Chaney) of Graham, TX, 
Timothy Zordel (Sandy) of Silver Lake, KS, and brother-in-law Matthew 
Venechuk of Surprise, AZ. Along with many nieces and nephews.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Wilma (Bender) 
Clews, his stepmother Jennie (Lorenz, Zordel) Clews, and his step sister
 Tammy (Zordel) Venechuk.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, February 4, 2022,&nbsp; at Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney Kansas. Burial to follow at the city
 cemetery.

The visitation will be held on Thursday evening, on February 3, 2022, from 5-7 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Susan
 G. Komen Foundation. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home at 
336 N 12th Street WaKeeney, KS 67672. &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643654489527.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Mark Wayne Clews, 63, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on January 28, 2022. Mark was born on December 28th, 1958, and grew up in WaKeeney, Kansas. He graduated from Trego Community High School in 1976.Mark worked as a semi-truck driver for many years. He worked for 
several companies as well as owned his own truck for numerous years. He 
really enjoyed music of many types, because of this he took on a second 
profession. He was the owner and operator of Rolling Thunder 
Entertainment DJ Service. Mark shared his music multiple times to help 
benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Foundation. &nbsp;Mark is survived by his sisters, Jeanette Clews of Wichita, KS, 
Tracey Post (Dustin) of Kansas City, MO, and his step siblings, Peggy 
Carter (Jim) of Graham, TX, Terrence Zordel (Lao) of Smith, AL, Daniel 
Zordel (Loretta) of Hays, KS, Kelly Bliss (Lee Chaney) of Graham, TX, 
Timothy Zordel (Sandy) of Silver Lake, KS, and brother-in-law Matthew 
Venechuk of Surprise, AZ. Along with many nieces and nephews.Mark was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Wilma (Bender) 
Clews, his stepmother Jennie (Lorenz, Zordel) Clews, and his step sister
 Tammy (Zordel) Venechuk.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, February 4, 2022,&nbsp; at Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney Kansas. Burial to follow at the city
 cemetery.The visitation will be held on Thursday evening, on February 3, 2022, from 5-7 pm.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Susan
 G. Komen Foundation. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home at 
336 N 12th Street WaKeeney, KS 67672. &nbsp;

Mark Clews

Sunday, January 24th, 1960-Saturday, January 29th, 2022

Sunday, January 24th, 1960-Saturday, January 29th, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Donald Ray Sprague

Norton resident, Carolyn Foskuhl, passed away Jan. 26, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE at the age of 59.

Survivors include her daughter, Jamie McCreery of Phillipsburg; her 
son, Justin Wilhite of Winfield; her brother Steven “Bubbs” Roberts of 
Norton &amp; 11 grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Feb. 3
 at 11:00 a.m. in the Norton Christian Church, Norton, with Pastor Nate 
Hagen officiating.&nbsp; The service will be streamed live on the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the 
Norton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Carolyn Foskuhl Memorial Fund.

Online condolences: <a href="http://www.olliffboeve.com">www.olliffboeve.com</a>.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Norton resident, Carolyn Foskuhl, passed away Jan. 26, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE at the age of 59.Survivors include her daughter, Jamie McCreery of Phillipsburg; her 
son, Justin Wilhite of Winfield; her brother Steven “Bubbs” Roberts of 
Norton &amp; 11 grandchildren.Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Feb. 3
 at 11:00 a.m. in the Norton Christian Church, Norton, with Pastor Nate 
Hagen officiating.&nbsp; The service will be streamed live on the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the 
Norton Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to the Carolyn Foskuhl Memorial Fund.Online condolences: <a href="http://www.olliffboeve.com">www.olliffboeve.com</a>.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

Carolyn Foskuhl

Marvin Cousins, 50, of Oakley, KS, died January 25, 2022, at Hays 
Medical Center. Marvin was born March 31st, 1971, in Norton, KS to Simon
 and Ginger (Kinne) Cousins. Marvin graduated from Ellinwood High School
 in 1989. 
He was preceded in death by his father Simon Cousins, of Oakley, KS; 
grandfathers, Harold Cousins, of Oakley, KS and Earl Kinne, of 
Wilsonville, NE; grandmother Evelyne Kinne, of Wilsonville, NE and uncle
 Randy Cousins, of Branson, MO. 
He is survived by his mother Ginger Cousins, of Oakley, KS; brothers, 
Wesley “Wes” Cousins, of Wichita, KS; William “Bill” and Wendy Cousins 
of Hoxie, KS; nieces, Naomi Jordan of Hoxie, KS, Amber Jordan of 
Brewster, KS and Alexandria Cousins of Hoxie, KS; nephews, Jacob Jordan 
of Hoxie, KS and Kody Cousins of Hoxie, KS; grandmother Velma (Mae) 
Cousins of Oakley, KS; a great-nephew, two great-nieces and many 
cousins, aunts, and uncles. 
Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2 pm, with a service at 2:00 p.m., on 
Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley, KS. Interment 
will follow at the Oakley Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Finney 
County Human Society in Marvin Cousins name and sent in care of Farmer’s
 State Bank, 100 Center Ave, Oakley, KS, 67748. Online condolences at 
www.baalmannsmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Marvin Cousins, 50, of Oakley, KS, died January 25, 2022, at Hays 
Medical Center. Marvin was born March 31st, 1971, in Norton, KS to Simon
 and Ginger (Kinne) Cousins. Marvin graduated from Ellinwood High School
 in 1989. 
He was preceded in death by his father Simon Cousins, of Oakley, KS; 
grandfathers, Harold Cousins, of Oakley, KS and Earl Kinne, of 
Wilsonville, NE; grandmother Evelyne Kinne, of Wilsonville, NE and uncle
 Randy Cousins, of Branson, MO. 
He is survived by his mother Ginger Cousins, of Oakley, KS; brothers, 
Wesley “Wes” Cousins, of Wichita, KS; William “Bill” and Wendy Cousins 
of Hoxie, KS; nieces, Naomi Jordan of Hoxie, KS, Amber Jordan of 
Brewster, KS and Alexandria Cousins of Hoxie, KS; nephews, Jacob Jordan 
of Hoxie, KS and Kody Cousins of Hoxie, KS; grandmother Velma (Mae) 
Cousins of Oakley, KS; a great-nephew, two great-nieces and many 
cousins, aunts, and uncles. 
Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2 pm, with a service at 2:00 p.m., on 
Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley, KS. Interment 
will follow at the Oakley Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Finney 
County Human Society in Marvin Cousins name and sent in care of Farmer’s
 State Bank, 100 Center Ave, Oakley, KS, 67748. Online condolences at 
www.baalmannsmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Marvin Cousins

Stanley Martin Faimon, beloved father and farmer, passed away, January 
27th, 2022, at Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital, in Lincoln, NE, after a hard 
fight with Leukemia. At the ripe age of 63, he would joke that he was, 
"Sick and tired of being sick and tired," and "it was time to go." 
He was born on November 12th, 1958, in Stratton, NE, to Stanley and 
Margaret (Pochop) Faimon. As the youngest of four children, his 
siblings, Marian Petersen, of Lincoln, NE, Angela Faimon, of Omaha, NE 
and David Faimon, of Grand Island, NE, would tell you his favorite food 
was cereal, with or without milk, and his favorite pastimes included 
bugging his sisters and bother along with, "being the baby". 
Stan told many stories of his childhood, like skipping kindergarten with his old pal, Kent Lorens, just to name a favorite. 
Stan graduated Stratton High School in 1977 and was an active member of 
choir, track, basketball, and football. The medals and ribbons he 
proudly won can be found among his prized possessions, in his office at 
home. After high school Stan attended Nebraska College of Technical 
Agriculture in Curtis, NE to pursue his childhood dream of being a 
farmer (after becoming an astronaut fell through). 
He met the love of his life at a funeral of all places and married his 
beloved wife, Becky (Marintzer) Faimon, on November 24th, 1984, at Saint
 Mary's Catholic Church, in Herndon, KS. Becky was five years older than
 Stan and his favorite joke was, "She robbed the cradle and found out 
crime don't pay!" 
Stan was blessed with two beautiful daughters, Heather Rae Faimon, of 
Hastings, NE, and Muriel Faimon, of Stratton, NE. The joy that 
fatherhood brought him was obvious in the way he boasted of their 
successes and achievements. As time passed the love for his children 
grew into the love for his grandchildren, Silas (George of the Jungle), 
Gabriel (Gabey Baby), Lilith (Miss Foof) and soon to be number four. 
Throughout his life, and especially in his later years, Stan enjoyed 
fishing in the summer and shooting deer with his fall hunting buddies 
that became lifelong friends. He proudly pledged his faith through 
acolyting and song leading in church, as well as supporting his parish 
priest in any way possible. As a member of Alcoholics Anonymous, and a 
recovering alcoholic, Stan devoted countless hours to helping others 
find and sustain sobriety as he had. When ever asked how long he had 
been sober, he would always reply, "It's one day at a time." 
Stan always stressed the importance of giving blood and made many 
donations over his life. Little would he know how many donations he 
himself would receive in his fight against Leukemia. Although there were
 times of extreme discomfort and pain Stan endured every infusion, 
surgery and chemo treatment with his happy go-lucky charm and positive 
attitude. He always had a kind smile for his nurses and an "I love you,"
 for his, "Darling" Becky. At his last moments he was at peace, praying 
the rosary, and holding his wife's hand. He passed away in comfort and 
in prayer. 
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, and is survived by 
his wife, two daughters, three (almost four) grandchildren and his two 
sisters and brother along with many nieces, nephews and friends. 
Services will be held Friday, February 4th, 2022, at Saint Joseph’s 
Catholic Church in Stratton, NE, with visitation at 9:00 am, rosary at 
10:00 am, Mass at 10:30 am, and burial services to follow at Saint 
John’s Cemetery, Atwood, KS.

Memorial donations may be made to the 
Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, 
PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643647939396.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Stanley Martin Faimon, beloved father and farmer, passed away, January 
27th, 2022, at Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital, in Lincoln, NE, after a hard 
fight with Leukemia. At the ripe age of 63, he would joke that he was, 
"Sick and tired of being sick and tired," and "it was time to go." 
He was born on November 12th, 1958, in Stratton, NE, to Stanley and 
Margaret (Pochop) Faimon. As the youngest of four children, his 
siblings, Marian Petersen, of Lincoln, NE, Angela Faimon, of Omaha, NE 
and David Faimon, of Grand Island, NE, would tell you his favorite food 
was cereal, with or without milk, and his favorite pastimes included 
bugging his sisters and bother along with, "being the baby". 
Stan told many stories of his childhood, like skipping kindergarten with his old pal, Kent Lorens, just to name a favorite. 
Stan graduated Stratton High School in 1977 and was an active member of 
choir, track, basketball, and football. The medals and ribbons he 
proudly won can be found among his prized possessions, in his office at 
home. After high school Stan attended Nebraska College of Technical 
Agriculture in Curtis, NE to pursue his childhood dream of being a 
farmer (after becoming an astronaut fell through). 
He met the love of his life at a funeral of all places and married his 
beloved wife, Becky (Marintzer) Faimon, on November 24th, 1984, at Saint
 Mary's Catholic Church, in Herndon, KS. Becky was five years older than
 Stan and his favorite joke was, "She robbed the cradle and found out 
crime don't pay!" 
Stan was blessed with two beautiful daughters, Heather Rae Faimon, of 
Hastings, NE, and Muriel Faimon, of Stratton, NE. The joy that 
fatherhood brought him was obvious in the way he boasted of their 
successes and achievements. As time passed the love for his children 
grew into the love for his grandchildren, Silas (George of the Jungle), 
Gabriel (Gabey Baby), Lilith (Miss Foof) and soon to be number four. 
Throughout his life, and especially in his later years, Stan enjoyed 
fishing in the summer and shooting deer with his fall hunting buddies 
that became lifelong friends. He proudly pledged his faith through 
acolyting and song leading in church, as well as supporting his parish 
priest in any way possible. As a member of Alcoholics Anonymous, and a 
recovering alcoholic, Stan devoted countless hours to helping others 
find and sustain sobriety as he had. When ever asked how long he had 
been sober, he would always reply, "It's one day at a time." 
Stan always stressed the importance of giving blood and made many 
donations over his life. Little would he know how many donations he 
himself would receive in his fight against Leukemia. Although there were
 times of extreme discomfort and pain Stan endured every infusion, 
surgery and chemo treatment with his happy go-lucky charm and positive 
attitude. He always had a kind smile for his nurses and an "I love you,"
 for his, "Darling" Becky. At his last moments he was at peace, praying 
the rosary, and holding his wife's hand. He passed away in comfort and 
in prayer. 
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, and is survived by 
his wife, two daughters, three (almost four) grandchildren and his two 
sisters and brother along with many nieces, nephews and friends. 
Services will be held Friday, February 4th, 2022, at Saint Joseph’s 
Catholic Church in Stratton, NE, with visitation at 9:00 am, rosary at 
10:00 am, Mass at 10:30 am, and burial services to follow at Saint 
John’s Cemetery, Atwood, KS. Memorial donations may be made to the 
Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, 
PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Stanley Martin Faimon

Lois Darlene Selle, 90, passed away on January 29, 2022, at her home 
in Great Bend, Kansas. She was born October 18, 1931, at Hudson, Kansas,
 to Willie &amp; Amelia (Erosiek) Fischer. Lois married Eugene G. Selle 
on October 23, 1949, at Peace Church, Hudson, Kansas.&nbsp; He died September
 16, 1996.

A life-time Great Bend resident, Louis worked as a homemaker. She was
 a member of the First Church of God and was an organist there. Lois was
 a known gardener, canner, crocheter, and enjoyed putting together 
jigsaw puzzles.

Survivors include two sons, Allen (Marilyn) Selle and Dwight (Carol) 
Selle, both of Great Bend, Kansas; a daughter, caregiver, and companion,
 Donna Selle of Great Bend, Kansas; sister-in-law, Juanita Fischer of 
St. John, Kansas; sister-in-law, Donna Fischer of Hudson, Kansas; and 
many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
 her husband; son, Marvin Selle; and brothers, Glenn, Lawrence, Marvin, 
Gerald, and Leroy Fischer.

Visitation will be held from 9: 00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, 
February 2, 2022, with the family receiving guests from 5:00 p.m. to 
6:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 
10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with 
Reverend Dick Ogle presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend 
Cemetery. 

Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
 or First Church of God, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643648178600.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Lois Darlene Selle, 90, passed away on January 29, 2022, at her home 
in Great Bend, Kansas. She was born October 18, 1931, at Hudson, Kansas,
 to Willie &amp; Amelia (Erosiek) Fischer. Lois married Eugene G. Selle 
on October 23, 1949, at Peace Church, Hudson, Kansas.&nbsp; He died September
 16, 1996.A life-time Great Bend resident, Louis worked as a homemaker. She was
 a member of the First Church of God and was an organist there. Lois was
 a known gardener, canner, crocheter, and enjoyed putting together 
jigsaw puzzles.Survivors include two sons, Allen (Marilyn) Selle and Dwight (Carol) 
Selle, both of Great Bend, Kansas; a daughter, caregiver, and companion,
 Donna Selle of Great Bend, Kansas; sister-in-law, Juanita Fischer of 
St. John, Kansas; sister-in-law, Donna Fischer of Hudson, Kansas; and 
many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
 her husband; son, Marvin Selle; and brothers, Glenn, Lawrence, Marvin, 
Gerald, and Leroy Fischer.Visitation will be held from 9: 00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, 
February 2, 2022, with the family receiving guests from 5:00 p.m. to 
6:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 
10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with 
Reverend Dick Ogle presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend 
Cemetery. Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
 or First Church of God, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Lois Darlene Selle

Arvilla Marie Keith was born January 26, 1934, to Charles and Lenna 
(Green) Keith on the farm near Penokee. She departed this life on 
January 28, 2022, at the Sheridan County Long Term Care in Hoxie at the 
age of 88.
 Arvilla was the youngest of ten children, having six brothers and 
three sisters. Her father died when she was only one year old. 
 On May 17, 1953, Arvilla married the love of her life, Albert Nelson
 Bell, at the Presbyterian Church in Hill City. To this union was born 
three children, Keith Leon, Lois Ann and Karen Kay. At Albert’s untimely
 death, Arvilla was left with teenage daughters to raise along with 
cattle, hogs and crops. She worked hard to repair equipment, start 
tractors on a cold winter morning, fix fence, calve out heifers and with
 it all she came to repeat many times, “I do my best and leave the rest 
to God.” She also worked for the Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting 
Service, where she made the extra money needed to make ends meet on the 
farm.
 Arvilla was united in marriage to the second love of her life, 
Harold Raymond Taylor, on May 11, 1979. Grandma ‘Villa always had 
grandkids under foot. They learned at an early age how to move 
irrigation pipe and drive the pickup to feed the cows.
 She was an active member of the Studley United Methodist Church, 
helping with Vacation Bible School and Sunday School, and then the Hoxie
 United Methodist Church, involved in United Methodist Women. She was a 
kind and loving mother and grandmother. Arvilla worked hard to bring 
family together and many celebrations were held on the farm west of 
Studley. 
 She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Charles Knouf;
 husband, Albert Bell; nine siblings; son, Keith; grandson, Brian Herman
 Schulte; great-granddaughter, Mia Grace Schulte; and son-in-law, Guy 
Williamson.
 She leaves to mourn her passing, husband, Harold; six daughters and 
one son; Ione Williamson of St. Augustine, FL; David Taylor and wife, 
Sheryl, of Hoxie; Ardath Beringer and husband, Mark, of Bethune, CO; 
Ronda Johnson and husband, Roger, of Hoxie; Lois Schulte and husband, 
Charles, of Bethune, CO; Carol Farber and husband, Ron; and Karen 
Lindenman and husband, Robert, all of Hoxie. Grand-children Taylor 
Williamson and wife, Catherine, of St. Augustine, FL; Amy Taylor of 
Lincoln, NE; Aaron Taylor and wife, Christy, of Grainfield, KS; Jessica 
Lovelady and husband, David, of Springfield, Mo; Curt Beringer and wife,
 Christina, of Colby; Heath Johnson and wife, Casey, of Hoxie; Chad 
Johnson and wife, Jennifer, of Spokane, WA; Shawn Schulte and wife, 
Tawnya, of Vona, CO; Keith Schulte of Flagler, CO; Ryan Schulte and 
wife, Malinda, of Flagler, CO; Angie Johnson and husband, Andy, of 
Stratton, CO; Alexis Schulte of San Diego, CA; Kimberlie Schulte of 
McPherson; Justin Farber and wife, Nicole, of Lexington, NE; Rachel 
Farber of Hoxie; Brady Lindenman of Independence, MO; and Mitchell 
Lindenman of Norton; 35 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson
 and many other family members and friends.
 Funeral services will be held at the United Methodist Church in 
Hoxie on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served in 
the Church Social Hall immediately following the service. At 1:30 p.m. 
family and friends will go in a procession to the Morland Cemetery for 
the interment. The Interment Service will be at 2:00 p.m. Following 
Interment, all friends and family are invited back to the church for 
refreshments and visiting. Visitation will be held on January 31, 2022, 
from 1p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with family receiving from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 
p.m. Memorials will be to the United Methodist Church and the Sheridan 
County Amusement Company and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold 
Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643564557870.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Arvilla Marie Keith was born January 26, 1934, to Charles and Lenna 
(Green) Keith on the farm near Penokee. She departed this life on 
January 28, 2022, at the Sheridan County Long Term Care in Hoxie at the 
age of 88.
 Arvilla was the youngest of ten children, having six brothers and 
three sisters. Her father died when she was only one year old. 
 On May 17, 1953, Arvilla married the love of her life, Albert Nelson
 Bell, at the Presbyterian Church in Hill City. To this union was born 
three children, Keith Leon, Lois Ann and Karen Kay. At Albert’s untimely
 death, Arvilla was left with teenage daughters to raise along with 
cattle, hogs and crops. She worked hard to repair equipment, start 
tractors on a cold winter morning, fix fence, calve out heifers and with
 it all she came to repeat many times, “I do my best and leave the rest 
to God.” She also worked for the Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting 
Service, where she made the extra money needed to make ends meet on the 
farm.
 Arvilla was united in marriage to the second love of her life, 
Harold Raymond Taylor, on May 11, 1979. Grandma ‘Villa always had 
grandkids under foot. They learned at an early age how to move 
irrigation pipe and drive the pickup to feed the cows.
 She was an active member of the Studley United Methodist Church, 
helping with Vacation Bible School and Sunday School, and then the Hoxie
 United Methodist Church, involved in United Methodist Women. She was a 
kind and loving mother and grandmother. Arvilla worked hard to bring 
family together and many celebrations were held on the farm west of 
Studley. 
 She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Charles Knouf;
 husband, Albert Bell; nine siblings; son, Keith; grandson, Brian Herman
 Schulte; great-granddaughter, Mia Grace Schulte; and son-in-law, Guy 
Williamson.
 She leaves to mourn her passing, husband, Harold; six daughters and 
one son; Ione Williamson of St. Augustine, FL; David Taylor and wife, 
Sheryl, of Hoxie; Ardath Beringer and husband, Mark, of Bethune, CO; 
Ronda Johnson and husband, Roger, of Hoxie; Lois Schulte and husband, 
Charles, of Bethune, CO; Carol Farber and husband, Ron; and Karen 
Lindenman and husband, Robert, all of Hoxie. Grand-children Taylor 
Williamson and wife, Catherine, of St. Augustine, FL; Amy Taylor of 
Lincoln, NE; Aaron Taylor and wife, Christy, of Grainfield, KS; Jessica 
Lovelady and husband, David, of Springfield, Mo; Curt Beringer and wife,
 Christina, of Colby; Heath Johnson and wife, Casey, of Hoxie; Chad 
Johnson and wife, Jennifer, of Spokane, WA; Shawn Schulte and wife, 
Tawnya, of Vona, CO; Keith Schulte of Flagler, CO; Ryan Schulte and 
wife, Malinda, of Flagler, CO; Angie Johnson and husband, Andy, of 
Stratton, CO; Alexis Schulte of San Diego, CA; Kimberlie Schulte of 
McPherson; Justin Farber and wife, Nicole, of Lexington, NE; Rachel 
Farber of Hoxie; Brady Lindenman of Independence, MO; and Mitchell 
Lindenman of Norton; 35 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson
 and many other family members and friends.
 Funeral services will be held at the United Methodist Church in 
Hoxie on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served in 
the Church Social Hall immediately following the service. At 1:30 p.m. 
family and friends will go in a procession to the Morland Cemetery for 
the interment. The Interment Service will be at 2:00 p.m. Following 
Interment, all friends and family are invited back to the church for 
refreshments and visiting. Visitation will be held on January 31, 2022, 
from 1p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with family receiving from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 
p.m. Memorials will be to the United Methodist Church and the Sheridan 
County Amusement Company and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold 
Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740.

Arvilla (Keith) Taylor

Michael A. Cowell, age 77, of Hays, Kansas, died Monday, January 17, 2022, at the Norton DSNWK Home. &nbsp;

He was born on February 5, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas, to Marion Emil and Maxine Claudia (Maines) Cowell.

Michael was raised in Topeka and Parsons then came to the Hays DSNWK family in 1973 at the age of 29.&nbsp; Michael enjoyed working with is hands, coloring, puzzles, sewing, and yarn work.&nbsp; He was very proud of his Native American Indian heritage, keeping in touch with his guardian, and being with his DSNWK family and staff.

Survivors include his two brothers, Timothy Henderson, OK; Rex Yarbrough, TX; his one sister, Linda Smith, TX; his guardian, Kim Horton, Grantville, KS; his DSNWK family and Staff.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Ramona Lee Horton.

A celebration of life service will be at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601, with Rev. Troy Miller officiating.&nbsp;

A gathering of friends and family will be from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at the mortuary. Lunch will follow at the Hays V.F.W.&nbsp; &nbsp;

A private family inurnment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Topeka next to his grandmother. &nbsp;

Memorials at suggested to Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas Inc. in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Michael A. Cowell, age 77, of Hays, Kansas, died Monday, January 17, 2022, at the Norton DSNWK Home. &nbsp;He was born on February 5, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas, to Marion Emil and Maxine Claudia (Maines) Cowell.Michael was raised in Topeka and Parsons then came to the Hays DSNWK family in 1973 at the age of 29.&nbsp; Michael enjoyed working with is hands, coloring, puzzles, sewing, and yarn work.&nbsp; He was very proud of his Native American Indian heritage, keeping in touch with his guardian, and being with his DSNWK family and staff.Survivors include his two brothers, Timothy Henderson, OK; Rex Yarbrough, TX; his one sister, Linda Smith, TX; his guardian, Kim Horton, Grantville, KS; his DSNWK family and Staff.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Ramona Lee Horton.A celebration of life service will be at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601, with Rev. Troy Miller officiating.&nbsp;A gathering of friends and family will be from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at the mortuary. Lunch will follow at the Hays V.F.W.&nbsp; &nbsp;A private family inurnment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Topeka next to his grandmother. &nbsp;Memorials at suggested to Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas Inc. in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Condolences can be sent via email to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Michael A. Cowell

Farrel Francis Foster, 88 passed away Saturday January 29, 2022, at the Parkview Care Center in Osborne, KS.
 Farrel was born in Osborne, KS on July 11, 1933, to Francis &amp; 
Matilda (Hageman) Foster. Farrel attended school in Osborne and 
graduated from Osborne High School in 1952. It was there he met and 
later married the love of his life, Merna Darlene Bader on November 29, 
1953. To this union were born two children, Kathy and Daniel.
 Farrel and Merna enjoyed farming and farm life. From their hard work and caring hands they created quite a life together.
 Over the years Farrel worked for Quenzers Appliance, School bus 
driver, community and 4-H leader, Beef shake distributor and he was 
always ready to lend a helping hand to his fellow farmers.
 He loved sports, watching and attending any event he could. He 
loved playing golf in his retirement years. He enjoyed telling stories 
of his custom cutting days, high school sports, coyote hunting and early
 years on the farm.
 The love and devotion Farrel felt for Merna will always be cherished by his family.
 He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Ilah Joy and brother Raymond Foster.
 Farrel is survived by his wife, Merna of Osborne; daughter Kathy 
(Ron) Anderson of Wichita, KS; son Daniel (Nancy) Foster of Colby, KS; 
sisters Imogene Thornburg, Iris Hahn, Sandy Hudson all of Osborne, KS; 6
 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Farrel-Francis-Foster?obId=23866723#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Farrel Francis Foster, 88 passed away Saturday January 29, 2022, at the Parkview Care Center in Osborne, KS.
 Farrel was born in Osborne, KS on July 11, 1933, to Francis &amp; 
Matilda (Hageman) Foster. Farrel attended school in Osborne and 
graduated from Osborne High School in 1952. It was there he met and 
later married the love of his life, Merna Darlene Bader on November 29, 
1953. To this union were born two children, Kathy and Daniel.
 Farrel and Merna enjoyed farming and farm life. From their hard work and caring hands they created quite a life together.
 Over the years Farrel worked for Quenzers Appliance, School bus 
driver, community and 4-H leader, Beef shake distributor and he was 
always ready to lend a helping hand to his fellow farmers.
 He loved sports, watching and attending any event he could. He 
loved playing golf in his retirement years. He enjoyed telling stories 
of his custom cutting days, high school sports, coyote hunting and early
 years on the farm.
 The love and devotion Farrel felt for Merna will always be cherished by his family.
 He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Ilah Joy and brother Raymond Foster.
 Farrel is survived by his wife, Merna of Osborne; daughter Kathy 
(Ron) Anderson of Wichita, KS; son Daniel (Nancy) Foster of Colby, KS; 
sisters Imogene Thornburg, Iris Hahn, Sandy Hudson all of Osborne, KS; 6
 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Farrel-Francis-Foster?obId=23866723#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Farrel Francis Foster

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Myron Cole, 
Palco, Kansas. John passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022. He was born 
May 26, 1939, in Sharon Springs, Kansas and was a resident of Graham 
County since 1969. John was a cowboy from the beginning to the end, had a
 love for the land, and was happiest in the saddle, with the weathered 
and callused hands of a hard-working farmer and rancher. John started 
with his own company Circle C Agri Systems out of Palco. Then he worked 
as a manager at Developmental Services of Hays, and later working for 36
 years as a manager for the Salina Journal until his retirement at 78 
years of age. 
 John passed away at Rooks County Hospital on comfort care 
following a hard battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his 
daughter, Christina Cole; his parents, Myron J. Cole and Anna Faye Cole;
 his brothers: Hugh Cole, Jim Todd, Orville Cole and George Oscar. John
 is survived by his wife, Barbara Cole, of Palco; his daughter, Lori 
Childs, of Kernersville, North Carolina; his son, John Cole, Jr., of 
Palco, Kansas; and seven grandchildren. John will be fondly remembered 
as a special man, always there to help others. As stated by a friend, 
“John Cole was a man’s man, one who made you stand taller, talk deeper 
and work harder, trying to be the kind of man John was.”

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/John-Myron-Cole?obId=23803827#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Myron Cole, 
Palco, Kansas. John passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022. He was born 
May 26, 1939, in Sharon Springs, Kansas and was a resident of Graham 
County since 1969. John was a cowboy from the beginning to the end, had a
 love for the land, and was happiest in the saddle, with the weathered 
and callused hands of a hard-working farmer and rancher. John started 
with his own company Circle C Agri Systems out of Palco. Then he worked 
as a manager at Developmental Services of Hays, and later working for 36
 years as a manager for the Salina Journal until his retirement at 78 
years of age. 
 John passed away at Rooks County Hospital on comfort care 
following a hard battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his 
daughter, Christina Cole; his parents, Myron J. Cole and Anna Faye Cole;
 his brothers: Hugh Cole, Jim Todd, Orville Cole and George Oscar. John
 is survived by his wife, Barbara Cole, of Palco; his daughter, Lori 
Childs, of Kernersville, North Carolina; his son, John Cole, Jr., of 
Palco, Kansas; and seven grandchildren. John will be fondly remembered 
as a special man, always there to help others. As stated by a friend, 
“John Cole was a man’s man, one who made you stand taller, talk deeper 
and work harder, trying to be the kind of man John was.”Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/John-Myron-Cole?obId=23803827#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

John Myron Cole

Margaret “Edna” White Blauer Gartrell passed away at the age of 105 on 
January 29, 2022, in Stockton, Kansas. She was born in Jewel County, 
Kansas on August 8, 1916, to Charles Ernest White and Martha Emmer 
(Crumley) White. Edna grew up with siblings: Mary Lucille, Dorothy Jean,
 Charles Robert, and Wayne Crumley.
 Edna attended rural schools and grew up in Smith and Jewel counties.
 Her first six years of school she and her sister walked one mile to the
 country school. She then attended and graduated from Lebanon High 
School in 1934. 
 Some of her favorite childhood memories were when she and her family
 would travel to Red Cloud, Nebraska on Saturday nights to visit with 
friends, get groceries, and ice cream, gum, or a sack of candy for 5 
cents.
 She was united in marriage to Floyd Blauer on May 28, 1939. Floyd 
had a daughter, Jeanice who Edna adopted. The couple was blessed with 
the birth of a son, Jack. After Floyd’s death in 1977 Edna married Duane
 Gartrell on January 14, 1984, she enjoyed his children and they 
remained apart of her life after Duane’s passing in 1987.
 Edna taught 3 years at country schools and 2 years at Lebanon, 
Kansas elementary school. She worked 22 years at Rooks County ASCS in 
Stockton. She enjoyed her jobs and working with youth and rural 
residents. Her Sunday’s involved teaching Sunday school at the Stockton 
United Methodist Church, where she was a long time faithful member.
 Edna is survived by her step-daughter, Jeanice (Maynard) Cress of 
Humboldt, KS; daughter-in-law Judy Blauer of Humboldt, KS; six 
step-grandchildren and many great grandchildren and great-great- 
grandchildren.
 She joins in her heavenly home, her parents, Floyd and Martha White;
 first husband, Floyd Blauer; second husband, Duane Gartrell; son, Jack 
Blauer; and siblings, Mary Lucille White Stackhouse, Dorothy Jean White 
Jamison, Charles Robert White, and Wayne Crumley White.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 10:30
 AM at the United Methodist Church in Stockton. A Visitation will be on 
Monday at the funeral home from 2 PM until 8 PM with a Family Receiving 
Friends from 5PM until 6PM. 
 Memorials are suggested to the Stockton United Methodist Church and 
may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 North First, 
Stockton, KS 67669.

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 </figure>Margaret “Edna” White Blauer Gartrell passed away at the age of 105 on 
January 29, 2022, in Stockton, Kansas. She was born in Jewel County, 
Kansas on August 8, 1916, to Charles Ernest White and Martha Emmer 
(Crumley) White. Edna grew up with siblings: Mary Lucille, Dorothy Jean,
 Charles Robert, and Wayne Crumley.
 Edna attended rural schools and grew up in Smith and Jewel counties.
 Her first six years of school she and her sister walked one mile to the
 country school. She then attended and graduated from Lebanon High 
School in 1934. 
 Some of her favorite childhood memories were when she and her family
 would travel to Red Cloud, Nebraska on Saturday nights to visit with 
friends, get groceries, and ice cream, gum, or a sack of candy for 5 
cents.
 She was united in marriage to Floyd Blauer on May 28, 1939. Floyd 
had a daughter, Jeanice who Edna adopted. The couple was blessed with 
the birth of a son, Jack. After Floyd’s death in 1977 Edna married Duane
 Gartrell on January 14, 1984, she enjoyed his children and they 
remained apart of her life after Duane’s passing in 1987.
 Edna taught 3 years at country schools and 2 years at Lebanon, 
Kansas elementary school. She worked 22 years at Rooks County ASCS in 
Stockton. She enjoyed her jobs and working with youth and rural 
residents. Her Sunday’s involved teaching Sunday school at the Stockton 
United Methodist Church, where she was a long time faithful member.
 Edna is survived by her step-daughter, Jeanice (Maynard) Cress of 
Humboldt, KS; daughter-in-law Judy Blauer of Humboldt, KS; six 
step-grandchildren and many great grandchildren and great-great- 
grandchildren.
 She joins in her heavenly home, her parents, Floyd and Martha White;
 first husband, Floyd Blauer; second husband, Duane Gartrell; son, Jack 
Blauer; and siblings, Mary Lucille White Stackhouse, Dorothy Jean White 
Jamison, Charles Robert White, and Wayne Crumley White.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 10:30
 AM at the United Methodist Church in Stockton. A Visitation will be on 
Monday at the funeral home from 2 PM until 8 PM with a Family Receiving 
Friends from 5PM until 6PM. 
 Memorials are suggested to the Stockton United Methodist Church and 
may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 North First, 
Stockton, KS 67669.

Margaret 'Edna' Gartrell

Amy Louise Hays, 55, of Ponca City, OK, died on January 20, 2022. A 
Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 26, 
2022, Trout Funeral Home Chapel with Larry Kitchell officiating. 
Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home &amp; 
Crematory, 505 W. Grand Ave, Ponca City, OK, 74604. 
 Amy was born on September 17, 1966, in Hays, KS, to Edmond 
Pfannenstiel and Mary Ann (Burgardt) Gebert. She attended Prescott High
 School, graduating in 1985, then attended Yavapai College, Northern 
Oklahoma College, and Fort Hays State University. She worked in life 
insurance as an administrative assistant. Her passions included giving 
back to others, traveling and reading. Amy made a positive impression 
on everyone she met and could light up any room she was in. Amy was a 
giving, pay-it-forward kind of person. She enjoyed paying for strangers
 meals, especially those in law enforcement and veterans. At Christmas,
 Amy and her husband would sponsor a family in need and make sure they 
had food, necessities and gifts. 
 Amy was also a very loving Mimi to her two grandchildren, Noen and 
Ashlynn. Her grand babies were the loves of her life. She was called 
Mimi by her two nephews, Dallas and Kalebb, whom she loved very much, as
 well. Amy was a dedicated OSU football fan and loved to go fishing. 
 Amy is survived by her husband, Wayne Hays, of Ponca City, OK; 
daughter, Liz Diamanti of Beaumont, CA; son, Andrew Elliott of Ponca 
City, OK; grandson, Noen; mother, Mary Ann Gebert of Hays, KS; sister, 
Clarice Hanes of Chino Valley, AZ; brothers, Les Pfannenstiel and Loel 
Pfannenstiel, of Wichita, KS and numerous cousins, family members and 
friends.
 Amy was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Ashlynn Diamanti and aunt, Sondra Hays.
 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to NERA, 112 
S. 1st Street, Ponca City, OK, 74601, or donate at www.neraok.org.

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 </figure>Amy Louise Hays, 55, of Ponca City, OK, died on January 20, 2022. A 
Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 26, 
2022, Trout Funeral Home Chapel with Larry Kitchell officiating. 
Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home &amp; 
Crematory, 505 W. Grand Ave, Ponca City, OK, 74604. 
 Amy was born on September 17, 1966, in Hays, KS, to Edmond 
Pfannenstiel and Mary Ann (Burgardt) Gebert. She attended Prescott High
 School, graduating in 1985, then attended Yavapai College, Northern 
Oklahoma College, and Fort Hays State University. She worked in life 
insurance as an administrative assistant. Her passions included giving 
back to others, traveling and reading. Amy made a positive impression 
on everyone she met and could light up any room she was in. Amy was a 
giving, pay-it-forward kind of person. She enjoyed paying for strangers
 meals, especially those in law enforcement and veterans. At Christmas,
 Amy and her husband would sponsor a family in need and make sure they 
had food, necessities and gifts. 
 Amy was also a very loving Mimi to her two grandchildren, Noen and 
Ashlynn. Her grand babies were the loves of her life. She was called 
Mimi by her two nephews, Dallas and Kalebb, whom she loved very much, as
 well. Amy was a dedicated OSU football fan and loved to go fishing. 
 Amy is survived by her husband, Wayne Hays, of Ponca City, OK; 
daughter, Liz Diamanti of Beaumont, CA; son, Andrew Elliott of Ponca 
City, OK; grandson, Noen; mother, Mary Ann Gebert of Hays, KS; sister, 
Clarice Hanes of Chino Valley, AZ; brothers, Les Pfannenstiel and Loel 
Pfannenstiel, of Wichita, KS and numerous cousins, family members and 
friends.
 Amy was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Ashlynn Diamanti and aunt, Sondra Hays.
 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to NERA, 112 
S. 1st Street, Ponca City, OK, 74601, or donate at www.neraok.org.

Amy Louise Hays

Rural Phillipsburg resident Carol Fischer passed away Jan. 27, 2022,&nbsp; at the Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, NE at the age of 63.

Survivors include her husband Jerry of the home; her son Brandon of 
Alma, NE; her father Dale Miller of Washington, KS; her brother, Clyde 
Miller of Salina and 2 grandchildren.

Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held Thursday, 
Feb. 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jay 
Brandon officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Phillipsburg Rodeo Queen Contest.

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 </figure>Rural Phillipsburg resident Carol Fischer passed away Jan. 27, 2022,&nbsp; at the Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, NE at the age of 63.Survivors include her husband Jerry of the home; her son Brandon of 
Alma, NE; her father Dale Miller of Washington, KS; her brother, Clyde 
Miller of Salina and 2 grandchildren.Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held Thursday, 
Feb. 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jay 
Brandon officiating.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Phillipsburg Rodeo Queen Contest.

Carol Fischer 

Philip Anthony Caito, age 77, passed away on Saturday 
January 29, 2022, at the Smith Center Health &amp; Rehab Center in Smith 
Center, KS. He was born the son of Thomas &amp; Gertrude (Allen) Caito 
on March 31, 1944, in Carlisle, PA.
 He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Patty.
 He is survived by his son Sam (Raelynn) Caito of Smith Center; a 
daughter Sally Cope of Los Angeles, CA; sisters Marilyn Johnson of 
Huntsville, TX and Martha Caito of New Jersey; 4 grandchildren.

Arrangements are pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.

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 </figure>Philip Anthony Caito, age 77, passed away on Saturday 
January 29, 2022, at the Smith Center Health &amp; Rehab Center in Smith 
Center, KS. He was born the son of Thomas &amp; Gertrude (Allen) Caito 
on March 31, 1944, in Carlisle, PA.
 He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Patty.
 He is survived by his son Sam (Raelynn) Caito of Smith Center; a 
daughter Sally Cope of Los Angeles, CA; sisters Marilyn Johnson of 
Huntsville, TX and Martha Caito of New Jersey; 4 grandchildren.Arrangements are pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.

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