Greg Anderson, 57, died on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Lane County 
Hospital in Dighton. He was born on October 30, 1964, at Dighton the son
 of Jackie L. &amp; Fran L. (Kenoyer) Anderson. He married Chelle 
Marsteller on February 8, 1992. 
Greg graduated from Healy High School in 1983. He attended Fort Hays 
State University before going to work for Pilkington Construction. He 
moved back to Dighton and worked at Farmers Co-op Elevator, Lane County 
Feeders, Sexton at Dighton Memorial Cemetery and currently was an 
Equipment Operator for Kansas Department Of Transportation. Greg 
enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and always having his pet dogs. 
He is survived by his Wife- Chelle Anderson, Mother- Fran Ross of Ellis,
 Brother- Harold &amp; Eileen Anderson of Hays, Step-Mother- Yvonne 
Anderson of Lincoln, Nebraska, 2 Step-Sisters- LaFonda &amp; Dan Sharp 
of Healy and Rhonda &amp; Jeff Koehn of York, Nebraska and Step-Brother-
 Byler Sunley of Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was preceded in death 
by his Father. 
Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM Thursday at United Methodist Church
 in Dighton with Rev Darrin Hammond officiating. There will be a 
private family burial at Dighton Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are 
suggested to the Greg Anderson Memorial Fund in care of Boomhower 
Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com Boomhower Funeral Home Box 891. Dighton, Ks. 67839. 620-397-5792&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Greg Anderson, 57, died on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Lane County 
Hospital in Dighton. He was born on October 30, 1964, at Dighton the son
 of Jackie L. &amp; Fran L. (Kenoyer) Anderson. He married Chelle 
Marsteller on February 8, 1992. 
Greg graduated from Healy High School in 1983. He attended Fort Hays 
State University before going to work for Pilkington Construction. He 
moved back to Dighton and worked at Farmers Co-op Elevator, Lane County 
Feeders, Sexton at Dighton Memorial Cemetery and currently was an 
Equipment Operator for Kansas Department Of Transportation. Greg 
enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and always having his pet dogs. 
He is survived by his Wife- Chelle Anderson, Mother- Fran Ross of Ellis,
 Brother- Harold &amp; Eileen Anderson of Hays, Step-Mother- Yvonne 
Anderson of Lincoln, Nebraska, 2 Step-Sisters- LaFonda &amp; Dan Sharp 
of Healy and Rhonda &amp; Jeff Koehn of York, Nebraska and Step-Brother-
 Byler Sunley of Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was preceded in death 
by his Father. 
Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM Thursday at United Methodist Church
 in Dighton with Rev Darrin Hammond officiating. There will be a 
private family burial at Dighton Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are 
suggested to the Greg Anderson Memorial Fund in care of Boomhower 
Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com Boomhower Funeral Home Box 891. Dighton, Ks. 67839. 620-397-5792&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Greg Anderson

Edwin Peter “Eddie” Bieker, 87, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

Eddie was born January 12, 1935, in Hays, Kansas, the son of Wendelin
 J. and Mary M. (Munsch) Bieker.&nbsp; He was a resident of La Crosse, 
Kansas, since 2005 moving there from Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; A&nbsp; 1954 graduate of 
Hays High School, Hays, Kansas, he was a janitor at Fort Hays State 
University, Hays, Kansas, before his retirement.

He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas.

Eddie loved spending time with his grandchildren and great 
grandchildren, and would do anything they asked.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, 
coin collecting, planting flowers that are “bee friendly”, and simply 
enjoying each day.

He was a United States Army veteran serving from 1955 to 1957.

On March 16, 1960, he married Althea Marie Orth at Our Lady Help of 
Christians Catholic Church, Antonino, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death
 July 12, 1983.

Survivors include:&nbsp; one daughter, Kathleen Bieker, La Crosse, Kansas;
 one step son, Bradley Billingsley, La Crosse, Kansas; one 
granddaughter, Lindsay Engling, Plainville, Kansas; three great 
grandchildren, Kastyn Antrim, Hays, Kansas, Ash Dinkel, Plainville, 
Kansas, and Sloan Dinkel, Plainville, Kansas; and one brother, Robert 
Bieker, Pueblo, Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one step son, 
Jimmy Harrell; six brothers, Walter Bieker, George Bieker, Johnny 
Bieker, Wilford Bieker, Ben Bieker, and Alec Bieker; and three sisters, 
Irene Seitz, Maryann Jacobs, and Louise Stecklein.

The family has chosen cremation.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the Hays Arc Park, Hays, Kansas, to be used for the accessible turf baseball field.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, PO Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

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 </figure>Edwin Peter “Eddie” Bieker, 87, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.Eddie was born January 12, 1935, in Hays, Kansas, the son of Wendelin
 J. and Mary M. (Munsch) Bieker.&nbsp; He was a resident of La Crosse, 
Kansas, since 2005 moving there from Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; A&nbsp; 1954 graduate of 
Hays High School, Hays, Kansas, he was a janitor at Fort Hays State 
University, Hays, Kansas, before his retirement.He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas.Eddie loved spending time with his grandchildren and great 
grandchildren, and would do anything they asked.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, 
coin collecting, planting flowers that are “bee friendly”, and simply 
enjoying each day.He was a United States Army veteran serving from 1955 to 1957.On March 16, 1960, he married Althea Marie Orth at Our Lady Help of 
Christians Catholic Church, Antonino, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death
 July 12, 1983.Survivors include:&nbsp; one daughter, Kathleen Bieker, La Crosse, Kansas;
 one step son, Bradley Billingsley, La Crosse, Kansas; one 
granddaughter, Lindsay Engling, Plainville, Kansas; three great 
grandchildren, Kastyn Antrim, Hays, Kansas, Ash Dinkel, Plainville, 
Kansas, and Sloan Dinkel, Plainville, Kansas; and one brother, Robert 
Bieker, Pueblo, Colorado.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one step son, 
Jimmy Harrell; six brothers, Walter Bieker, George Bieker, Johnny 
Bieker, Wilford Bieker, Ben Bieker, and Alec Bieker; and three sisters, 
Irene Seitz, Maryann Jacobs, and Louise Stecklein.The family has chosen cremation.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held at a later date.Memorials are suggested to the Hays Arc Park, Hays, Kansas, to be used for the accessible turf baseball field.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, PO Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Edwin Peter 'Eddie' Bieker

Virginia E. Taylor, 96, Alexander, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, 
January 26, 2022, at Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas.

Virginia was born November 9, 1925, in Alexander, Kansas, the 
daughter of Frank Avery and Josephine Myrtle (Foster) Thompson.&nbsp; She was
 a resident of Alexander, Kansas, for 60+ years.&nbsp; A 1943 graduate of 
Alexander High School, Alexander, Kansas, she was a homemaker.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church, and Golden Keys, both of Alexander, Kansas.

On October 10, 1948, she married Stanley S. Taylor at a friend’s home in Morton, Texas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death May 28, 1981.

Survivors include:&nbsp; two sons, Steven Taylor (Andrea), Phoenix, 
Arizona, and Michael Taylor (Shelly), Wickenburg, Arizona; one&nbsp; 
daughter, Carla Strobach (William), Raymore, Missouri; six 
grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, 
Duane Thompson, and Ural Thompson; and one sister, Darlene Werhahn.

Funeral service will be Monday, January 31, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. at 
the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Deb Harvey 
officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the McCracken City Cemetery, 
McCracken, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to the Alexander Fire Department, Alexander, Kansas, or the McCracken Library, McCracken, Kansas.

Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Virginia E. Taylor, 96, Alexander, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, 
January 26, 2022, at Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas.Virginia was born November 9, 1925, in Alexander, Kansas, the 
daughter of Frank Avery and Josephine Myrtle (Foster) Thompson.&nbsp; She was
 a resident of Alexander, Kansas, for 60+ years.&nbsp; A 1943 graduate of 
Alexander High School, Alexander, Kansas, she was a homemaker.She was a member of the United Methodist Church, and Golden Keys, both of Alexander, Kansas.On October 10, 1948, she married Stanley S. Taylor at a friend’s home in Morton, Texas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death May 28, 1981.Survivors include:&nbsp; two sons, Steven Taylor (Andrea), Phoenix, 
Arizona, and Michael Taylor (Shelly), Wickenburg, Arizona; one&nbsp; 
daughter, Carla Strobach (William), Raymore, Missouri; six 
grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, 
Duane Thompson, and Ural Thompson; and one sister, Darlene Werhahn.Funeral service will be Monday, January 31, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. at 
the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Deb Harvey 
officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the McCracken City Cemetery, 
McCracken, Kansas.Memorials are suggested to the Alexander Fire Department, Alexander, Kansas, or the McCracken Library, McCracken, Kansas.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Virginia E. Taylor

Mary Sue Schneider, 82, died January 24, 2022, at Diversicare of 
Larned, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born May 22, 1939, in Hoisington, Kansas, the 
daughter of Willard and Ruby (Edgell) Anderson. Mary Sue graduated from 
Hoisington High School in 1957 and later received her diploma from Brown
 Mackie College in Salina, Kansas.

A lifetime Hoisington resident, Mary Sue worked as a secretary for 42
 years at the Barton County Extension Office. She was a member of 
Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Hoisington. Mary Sue loved spending time 
with her friends and the DQ Coffee Girls. She was very active and was 
insistant about walking her laps at the Hoisington Rec Center. Mary Sue 
had was a lover of cats, especially her boy, Bray.

On February 20, 1960, she married Gerald Schneider in Hoisington. They later divorced.

She is survived by: a daughter; Lynn Kern and granddaughter, Kennedy 
Kern, both of Great Bend; nephew, Brandon Fleshman, of California; and 
four great nieces and one great nephew.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Charlotte Bryant.

Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., on Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 4, 2022, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Rhonda Templing presiding. Inurnment 
will follow in Hoisington Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Kennedy Kern College Education Fund or 
LADA Paws Rescue in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Mary Sue Schneider, 82, died January 24, 2022, at Diversicare of 
Larned, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born May 22, 1939, in Hoisington, Kansas, the 
daughter of Willard and Ruby (Edgell) Anderson. Mary Sue graduated from 
Hoisington High School in 1957 and later received her diploma from Brown
 Mackie College in Salina, Kansas.A lifetime Hoisington resident, Mary Sue worked as a secretary for 42
 years at the Barton County Extension Office. She was a member of 
Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Hoisington. Mary Sue loved spending time 
with her friends and the DQ Coffee Girls. She was very active and was 
insistant about walking her laps at the Hoisington Rec Center. Mary Sue 
had was a lover of cats, especially her boy, Bray.On February 20, 1960, she married Gerald Schneider in Hoisington. They later divorced.She is survived by: a daughter; Lynn Kern and granddaughter, Kennedy 
Kern, both of Great Bend; nephew, Brandon Fleshman, of California; and 
four great nieces and one great nephew.She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Charlotte Bryant.Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., on Thursday at the funeral home.Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 4, 2022, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Rhonda Templing presiding. Inurnment 
will follow in Hoisington Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the Kennedy Kern College Education Fund or 
LADA Paws Rescue in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

Mary Sue Schneider

Delane John Dietz, 73, passed away on January 27, 2022, at his home 
surrounded by family in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on April 23, 
1948 at Great Bend, Kansas to John &amp; Alvina (Niedens) Dietz.

Delane married Jo Ann Yost in 1971. She passed away on August 31, 
1972. He then married Lana Schamaun on July 21, 1973 in Great Bend. They
 spent the next 48+ years together as “partners in crime” playing 
softball, golfing, remodeling homes, and raising their sons. If you saw 
one, the other was generally close by.

A lifetime Barton County resident, Delane worked as a pumper in the 
oil field the majority of his career and later worked in sales for 
Doonan GMC. He was an avid golfer, known for his putting skills and 
served on the Board of Directors at Lake Barton Golf Course for many 
years. He was also a member of the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce. 
Delane spent many years helping with the 3-I Shows and Farm and Ranch 
Shows.

Delane’s biggest goal was to be a good dad and spend time with his 
boys, teaching them about hunting, fishing, golf, sports and everything 
in between. He coached the boys in many little league sports and while 
known as a big K-State fan, nothing compared to the fan he was of his 
sons and grandkids.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Michael of Great Bend; a 
daughter-in-law, Denise (Penka) of Eudora; three grandchildren, Malia, 
Ethan, and Rylee Dietz; and a sister, Joyce Monroe of Great Bend. He is 
preceded in death by his parents, Jo Ann, and a son, Timothy “T.J."

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the caregivers
 of Elder Care for their daily service to Delane: Tracy, Jessica, Candy,
 Mandy, Susan and Heather.

Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, 
February 3, 2022, with the family receiving guests from 6:00 p.m. to 
7:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 
a.m. on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Chaplain 
Jeffrey Owen presiding. Interment will take place at a later date. 


Memorials can be made to Denise Dietz for the purpose of the T.J. Dietz 
Memorial Scholarship, Elder Care or Kindred Hospice, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Delane John Dietz, 73, passed away on January 27, 2022, at his home 
surrounded by family in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on April 23, 
1948 at Great Bend, Kansas to John &amp; Alvina (Niedens) Dietz.Delane married Jo Ann Yost in 1971. She passed away on August 31, 
1972. He then married Lana Schamaun on July 21, 1973 in Great Bend. They
 spent the next 48+ years together as “partners in crime” playing 
softball, golfing, remodeling homes, and raising their sons. If you saw 
one, the other was generally close by.A lifetime Barton County resident, Delane worked as a pumper in the 
oil field the majority of his career and later worked in sales for 
Doonan GMC. He was an avid golfer, known for his putting skills and 
served on the Board of Directors at Lake Barton Golf Course for many 
years. He was also a member of the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce. 
Delane spent many years helping with the 3-I Shows and Farm and Ranch 
Shows.Delane’s biggest goal was to be a good dad and spend time with his 
boys, teaching them about hunting, fishing, golf, sports and everything 
in between. He coached the boys in many little league sports and while 
known as a big K-State fan, nothing compared to the fan he was of his 
sons and grandkids.Survivors include his wife; a son, Michael of Great Bend; a 
daughter-in-law, Denise (Penka) of Eudora; three grandchildren, Malia, 
Ethan, and Rylee Dietz; and a sister, Joyce Monroe of Great Bend. He is 
preceded in death by his parents, Jo Ann, and a son, Timothy “T.J."The family would like to extend a special thank you to the caregivers
 of Elder Care for their daily service to Delane: Tracy, Jessica, Candy,
 Mandy, Susan and Heather.Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, 
February 3, 2022, with the family receiving guests from 6:00 p.m. to 
7:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 
a.m. on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Chaplain 
Jeffrey Owen presiding. Interment will take place at a later date. 
Memorials can be made to Denise Dietz for the purpose of the T.J. Dietz 
Memorial Scholarship, Elder Care or Kindred Hospice, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Delane John Dietz

Duane Randall Hammon, 92, passed away peacefully at his home on 
January 19, 2022, in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on April 1, 1929, in 
Lynch, Nebraska, to Frank Eugene &amp; Eliza&nbsp;(Wellman) Hammon. &nbsp;He grew 
up in Lynch with his 14 brothers and sisters, and worked on the family’s
 farm.&nbsp; He met Mary Ann Stevenson while she was working in Spencer, 
Nebraska, and the two began dating.&nbsp; He courageously served with the 
Marines during the Korean War, for which he received the Commendation 
Ribbon with Combat “V”.&nbsp; He was known for entertaining his platoon with 
his guitar playing, and he served as the barber for his unit with his 
haircutting skills.&nbsp; He returned home, and Duane and Mary married in 
South Dakota on March 20, 1953.&nbsp; &nbsp;They went on to have two children, 
Larry and Debra.

In his early years, Duane enjoyed spending time taking road trips 
with friends on his motorcycle as part of the Ponca Valley Motorcycle 
Club.&nbsp; &nbsp;He spent a short time farming, and then worked various jobs in 
construction and heavy equipment for much of his working life.&nbsp; Duane 
and Mary settled in Salina during their children’s high school years and
 eventually began welcoming grandchildren as Larry and Debra married and
 started their own families.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and spent 
much of his time during his older years serving as a babysitter and 
chauffeur to his grandchildren after they settled in Great Bend.&nbsp; He 
continued to enjoy visits from his great-grandchildren and many nieces 
and nephews as his family continued to grow through the years.

Survivors include one brother, Donald, of Parma, Idaho; his daughter,
 Debra Thompson and husband David, of Great Bend; four grandchildren, 
Mindi Beahm (David), Travis Thompson (Andrea), Dustin Thompson (Angela) 
and Lance Hammon; and six great-grandchildren, Bennett, Thompson, and 
Emerson Beahm; Emma and Tristan Thompson; and Kyrah Schnoebelen and 
Kaylee Thompson.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; his son, 
Larry Hammon; his parents; and thirteen brothers and sisters.

Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, 
February 3, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with the family receiving 
guests from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.&nbsp; Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on 
Friday, February 4, 2022, at Trinity United Methodist Church with 
Reverend Chris Lehew presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend 
Cemetery North. 

Memorials can be made to the Duane R. Hammon Expense 
Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Duane Randall Hammon, 92, passed away peacefully at his home on 
January 19, 2022, in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on April 1, 1929, in 
Lynch, Nebraska, to Frank Eugene &amp; Eliza&nbsp;(Wellman) Hammon. &nbsp;He grew 
up in Lynch with his 14 brothers and sisters, and worked on the family’s
 farm.&nbsp; He met Mary Ann Stevenson while she was working in Spencer, 
Nebraska, and the two began dating.&nbsp; He courageously served with the 
Marines during the Korean War, for which he received the Commendation 
Ribbon with Combat “V”.&nbsp; He was known for entertaining his platoon with 
his guitar playing, and he served as the barber for his unit with his 
haircutting skills.&nbsp; He returned home, and Duane and Mary married in 
South Dakota on March 20, 1953.&nbsp; &nbsp;They went on to have two children, 
Larry and Debra.In his early years, Duane enjoyed spending time taking road trips 
with friends on his motorcycle as part of the Ponca Valley Motorcycle 
Club.&nbsp; &nbsp;He spent a short time farming, and then worked various jobs in 
construction and heavy equipment for much of his working life.&nbsp; Duane 
and Mary settled in Salina during their children’s high school years and
 eventually began welcoming grandchildren as Larry and Debra married and
 started their own families.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and spent 
much of his time during his older years serving as a babysitter and 
chauffeur to his grandchildren after they settled in Great Bend.&nbsp; He 
continued to enjoy visits from his great-grandchildren and many nieces 
and nephews as his family continued to grow through the years.Survivors include one brother, Donald, of Parma, Idaho; his daughter,
 Debra Thompson and husband David, of Great Bend; four grandchildren, 
Mindi Beahm (David), Travis Thompson (Andrea), Dustin Thompson (Angela) 
and Lance Hammon; and six great-grandchildren, Bennett, Thompson, and 
Emerson Beahm; Emma and Tristan Thompson; and Kyrah Schnoebelen and 
Kaylee Thompson.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; his son, 
Larry Hammon; his parents; and thirteen brothers and sisters.Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, 
February 3, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with the family receiving 
guests from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.&nbsp; Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on 
Friday, February 4, 2022, at Trinity United Methodist Church with 
Reverend Chris Lehew presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend 
Cemetery North. Memorials can be made to the Duane R. Hammon Expense 
Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Duane Randall Hammon

Robert L. Scheck, age 75, of Hays, 
Kansas passed away Tuesday, January 18th, 2022, in Hays. Robert was born
 August 31st, 1946, to Robert and Rosemary (Hall) Scheck. On July 2nd, 
1977, he married the love of his life, Jill Vigil in Denver, Colorado.

Robert had accomplished many things 
during his lifetime. He was a Pastor at Church on the Rock, a marriage 
counselor, a Spanish and Theology teacher, a baseball and basketball 
coach, and author of three books, a public speaker, and a mentor of men.
 He was an accomplished fast pitch softball player having played in the 
World Fastpitch Championship. Robert also proudly served his country in 
the United States Army.

Robert is survived by his&nbsp; wife, Jill 
of Hays; children, Yvette Moritz (Bradley) of Hays, Cheryl Scheck of 
Denver, Karen Salazar (Tommy) of Denver and Angelo Palombo II of Hays; 
two brothers, Roy Scheck of Denver and Ron Scheck of Kansas City; five 
sisters, Cathy Karlin of Hays, Janice Deeds, of Pratt, Mary Wright of 
Hays, Nancy Lichtenauer of Kansas City, and Liz Schmeidler of Hays; 
grandchildren, Victoria, Aaron, Adam, Rebekah, Jessica, Monica, Michael,
 Alyssa, Angelo III, Brynly, Gabriel, Daniel, Lacey, and Lindsey, as 
well as great grandchildren, Leighton, Blakely, Miles, Jonah, and 
Christian.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Diane Melofsky.

Visitation will be&nbsp;Saturday, January 29,&nbsp;2022, at&nbsp;5:00
 PM and a celebration of Life service will follow at 6:00 PM&nbsp; at 
Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

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

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 </figure>Robert L. Scheck, age 75, of Hays, 
Kansas passed away Tuesday, January 18th, 2022, in Hays. Robert was born
 August 31st, 1946, to Robert and Rosemary (Hall) Scheck. On July 2nd, 
1977, he married the love of his life, Jill Vigil in Denver, Colorado.Robert had accomplished many things 
during his lifetime. He was a Pastor at Church on the Rock, a marriage 
counselor, a Spanish and Theology teacher, a baseball and basketball 
coach, and author of three books, a public speaker, and a mentor of men.
 He was an accomplished fast pitch softball player having played in the 
World Fastpitch Championship. Robert also proudly served his country in 
the United States Army.Robert is survived by his&nbsp; wife, Jill 
of Hays; children, Yvette Moritz (Bradley) of Hays, Cheryl Scheck of 
Denver, Karen Salazar (Tommy) of Denver and Angelo Palombo II of Hays; 
two brothers, Roy Scheck of Denver and Ron Scheck of Kansas City; five 
sisters, Cathy Karlin of Hays, Janice Deeds, of Pratt, Mary Wright of 
Hays, Nancy Lichtenauer of Kansas City, and Liz Schmeidler of Hays; 
grandchildren, Victoria, Aaron, Adam, Rebekah, Jessica, Monica, Michael,
 Alyssa, Angelo III, Brynly, Gabriel, Daniel, Lacey, and Lindsey, as 
well as great grandchildren, Leighton, Blakely, Miles, Jonah, and 
Christian.He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Diane Melofsky.Visitation will be&nbsp;Saturday, January 29,&nbsp;2022, at&nbsp;5:00
 PM and a celebration of Life service will follow at 6:00 PM&nbsp; at 
Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Robert L. Scheck

David Eugene Crow was a
 caring and devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, who 
unexpectedly left this earth on January 25th, 2022, at the age of 55.

A
 lifetime resident of Eads CO, he was born to Charles and Betty Crow on 
August 21st, 1966. Throughout high school, Dave was well known for his 
charm, humor, and athleticism, having been a three-sport athlete. After 
graduating from high school, Dave went on to play college baseball at La
 Junta Community College on a scholarship. After college, he returned to
 Eads and married Diane Hagen and born to this union were Joshua David 
Crow and Brison Alen Crow. In 2003, Dave met the true love of his life 
(his pain in the ass) Janelle Randel and after 7 years of dating finally
 asked her to marry him. She gladly accepted and with this union, he 
gained his bonus son, Trevor Randel. Over the years, David worked for 
the county, lumber yard, Eads Auto Supply, Lamar Napa Store, and 
CIG-Kinder Morgan, undoubtedly leaving a legacy of kindness and wit 
behind him everywhere he worked.

It
 is obvious to all that knew him that his pride and joy was his family -
 his wife and three sons, his extended family, and his friends. He never
 missed any of the boys’ many sporting events and was always their 
biggest fan. Over the years, the family enjoyed going to Uncle Gary’s 
cabin during spring break and also going on many fishing trips and other
 adventures together. David loved spending time restoring old cars, 
riding motorcycles, hunting, fishing, golf, collecting antiques, and 
pulling pranks. He was also one of the lucky ones to be a part of the 
“5:00 AM coffee drinkers”, where he always found a way to outwit Marty 
Barnett.

In
 honoring David’s life and legacy, we would be remiss to not share a few
 stories about the ways that his charisma and wittiness enriched all of 
our lives. Whether he was using a “fake snake” at the Napa store to 
scare customers or hiding in a dark room and jumping out to scare 
Janelle. Scaring people was one of his favorite past times at home and 
at work. Not to mention the time he used a “shock pen” on Lougene Jacobs
 and was promptly beaten with her shoe. Who could also forget the time 
that David snuck in the back of Tom’s pickup and when he got caught, Tom
 made him walk all the way back to work. One of the most memorable times
 that we had as a family was when David gave his niece, Jennie a $10,000
 winning lottery ticket. Every member of the family was laughing and 
crying with joy until we realized that it was a FAKE lotto ticket, and 
while David laughed, we were all crying. Janelle’s nephew, Gunner, asked
 David who he was and David joked that he was Uncle Bob. Gunner took him
 at his word to this day he is Uncle Bob to all the Randel nieces and 
nephews.

David’s
 kindness, humor and grace made us all better for having known him. He 
was a man that all men should aspire to be and his loss will be deeply 
felt now and into the future.

Dave
 was preceded in death by grandparents George and Shirley Crow and 
Eugene Kelley, step-mother Florris Crow. He is survived by his wife 
Janelle Crow of Eads, CO, sons Joshua (Amber) Crow of Bartlesville, OK, 
Brison (Kara) Crow of Grand Junction, CO, and Trevor Randel of Eads, CO,
 his mom Betty Crow of Eads, CO, his father Charles Crow of Eads, CO, 
mother and father in-laws James (Dianna) Randel of Wild Horse, his three
 sisters Kim (Tom) Richards of Eads, CO, Tammy
 Crow of Pueblo, CO, and Charla Ferris (Dave Wall) of Kit Carson, CO, 
step-siblings Donald Oswald, Debra (Glen) Davis of Haswell, CO, Julie 
(Mark) Kelley of Cheyenne Wells, CO, Linda Harper of Hays, KS and 
brother in-laws Shawn (Kilee) Randel of Akron, CO, Jess (Kris) Randel of
 Jennings, KS, and Jason (Dara) Randel of Kit Carson, CO and many aunts,
 uncles, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 31st, at the United Methodist Church in Eads, Colorado. 

Visitation will be held Sunday, January 30th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Eads, Colorado.

Memorial contributions may be made to the David Crow Memorial Fund c/o GNBank, PO Box 847, Eads, CO  81036. 

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 </figure>David Eugene Crow was a
 caring and devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, who 
unexpectedly left this earth on January 25th, 2022, at the age of 55.A
 lifetime resident of Eads CO, he was born to Charles and Betty Crow on 
August 21st, 1966. Throughout high school, Dave was well known for his 
charm, humor, and athleticism, having been a three-sport athlete. After 
graduating from high school, Dave went on to play college baseball at La
 Junta Community College on a scholarship. After college, he returned to
 Eads and married Diane Hagen and born to this union were Joshua David 
Crow and Brison Alen Crow. In 2003, Dave met the true love of his life 
(his pain in the ass) Janelle Randel and after 7 years of dating finally
 asked her to marry him. She gladly accepted and with this union, he 
gained his bonus son, Trevor Randel. Over the years, David worked for 
the county, lumber yard, Eads Auto Supply, Lamar Napa Store, and 
CIG-Kinder Morgan, undoubtedly leaving a legacy of kindness and wit 
behind him everywhere he worked.It
 is obvious to all that knew him that his pride and joy was his family -
 his wife and three sons, his extended family, and his friends. He never
 missed any of the boys’ many sporting events and was always their 
biggest fan. Over the years, the family enjoyed going to Uncle Gary’s 
cabin during spring break and also going on many fishing trips and other
 adventures together. David loved spending time restoring old cars, 
riding motorcycles, hunting, fishing, golf, collecting antiques, and 
pulling pranks. He was also one of the lucky ones to be a part of the 
“5:00 AM coffee drinkers”, where he always found a way to outwit Marty 
Barnett.In
 honoring David’s life and legacy, we would be remiss to not share a few
 stories about the ways that his charisma and wittiness enriched all of 
our lives. Whether he was using a “fake snake” at the Napa store to 
scare customers or hiding in a dark room and jumping out to scare 
Janelle. Scaring people was one of his favorite past times at home and 
at work. Not to mention the time he used a “shock pen” on Lougene Jacobs
 and was promptly beaten with her shoe. Who could also forget the time 
that David snuck in the back of Tom’s pickup and when he got caught, Tom
 made him walk all the way back to work. One of the most memorable times
 that we had as a family was when David gave his niece, Jennie a $10,000
 winning lottery ticket. Every member of the family was laughing and 
crying with joy until we realized that it was a FAKE lotto ticket, and 
while David laughed, we were all crying. Janelle’s nephew, Gunner, asked
 David who he was and David joked that he was Uncle Bob. Gunner took him
 at his word to this day he is Uncle Bob to all the Randel nieces and 
nephews.David’s
 kindness, humor and grace made us all better for having known him. He 
was a man that all men should aspire to be and his loss will be deeply 
felt now and into the future.Dave
 was preceded in death by grandparents George and Shirley Crow and 
Eugene Kelley, step-mother Florris Crow. He is survived by his wife 
Janelle Crow of Eads, CO, sons Joshua (Amber) Crow of Bartlesville, OK, 
Brison (Kara) Crow of Grand Junction, CO, and Trevor Randel of Eads, CO,
 his mom Betty Crow of Eads, CO, his father Charles Crow of Eads, CO, 
mother and father in-laws James (Dianna) Randel of Wild Horse, his three
 sisters Kim (Tom) Richards of Eads, CO, Tammy
 Crow of Pueblo, CO, and Charla Ferris (Dave Wall) of Kit Carson, CO, 
step-siblings Donald Oswald, Debra (Glen) Davis of Haswell, CO, Julie 
(Mark) Kelley of Cheyenne Wells, CO, Linda Harper of Hays, KS and 
brother in-laws Shawn (Kilee) Randel of Akron, CO, Jess (Kris) Randel of
 Jennings, KS, and Jason (Dara) Randel of Kit Carson, CO and many aunts,
 uncles, nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 31st, at the United Methodist Church in Eads, Colorado. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 30th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Eads, Colorado.Memorial contributions may be made to the David Crow Memorial Fund c/o GNBank, PO Box 847, Eads, CO 81036.

David Eugene Crow

Albertine “Tina” Geist-Braun, age 82,&nbsp;died Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

She was born January 4, 1940, in Victoria, Kansas, to Adam J. and Clementina (Rohr) Braun.&nbsp;Tina married William F. Geist Sr.&nbsp;on January 10, 1959, at Victoria. &nbsp;He preceded her in death on November 16, 1980. &nbsp;She then married Pete Braun Jr. on&nbsp;November 27, 2010.&nbsp;

She was office manager and bookkeeper for Schmidtberger Construction&nbsp;for over 25 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;In her early years she was a day care provider in Victoria for a number of years, and was a meat cutter for P &amp; B Packers in Hays. &nbsp;She and her husband owned&nbsp;and&nbsp;operated Bill &amp; Tina’s Standard Service Station in Victoria for ten years, and she&nbsp;was the manager and cook at the Chateau Café for a number of years. &nbsp;Tina, along with her parents and the Braun family maintained and were caretakers of Saint Fidelis Cemetery in Victoria for over 40 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;She grew up in Victoria, and was 1958 graduate of Victoria High School. &nbsp;She was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis,&nbsp;St. Fidelis&nbsp;Christian Mothers,&nbsp;St. Fidelis&nbsp;Daughters of Isabella, and The Sunflower Polka Club. &nbsp;Tina enjoyed cooking, baking, dancing, sewing, gardening, playing cards and trips to the casinos. &nbsp;

Survivors include her husband, Peter Braun Jr., of the home; her children, William ‘Bill” Geist Jr. and wife, Michelle, Victoria, KS;&nbsp;Tom Geist and his&nbsp;wife, Brenda, Victoria; Jane Cline and husband, Craig, Russell; Carol Geist, Hays, KS; her step children, Jeff Braun and wife, Darla, Victoria; Craig Braun and wife, Marcia, Scott City, KS; Chris Braun and wife Shauna, Victoria, KS;&nbsp;Tamara Haberkorn, Littleton, CO; her brother,&nbsp;Alfred “Fritz” Braun and wife, Anita, Victoria, KS; her sisters, Julianna Urban and husband, Paul, Victoria, KS;&nbsp;Charlene Unrein and husband, Frank, Gorham, KS; her sister-in-law, Michell Braun, Hays, KS;&nbsp;her grandchildren, Rachelle Orr (Matt); Eric Cline (Erica); Nathan Geist (Ashley); Casey Geist (Katie); Megan Cline; Tayla Ellis (Brock); her great grandchildren, Kennedy Orr, Kinsley Orr, Ava Cline, and Ellie Cline; her step-grandchildren, Stephanie Harris (Mike); Christina Cline; Dylan Braun; Logan Braun; Morgan Braun; Kendal Braun; Hunter Braun; Madison Griffith (Cooper); Slade Haberkorn, Lauren Haberkorn; her step-great grandchildren, Myranda Harris and Preston Harris.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, her brothers, Alvin Braun and Robert L. Braun; her sister, Rubina Ziegler; and her infant sister, Rose Ann Braun.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Mass&nbsp;of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, January 31, 2022, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas, with&nbsp;celebrant Father Curtis Carlson OFM Cap.

Burial will be in Saint Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A Christian Mothers and Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:30 P.M. Sunday,&nbsp;followed by&nbsp;a Vigil&nbsp;Service at 7:00 P.M. Sunday, all at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:45 P.M. Sunday, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Monday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.

The family suggests memorials made payable to: The Basilica of St. Fidelis in care of the mortuary.

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, KS 67671.&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left by guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Albertine “Tina” Geist-Braun, age 82,&nbsp;died Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.She was born January 4, 1940, in Victoria, Kansas, to Adam J. and Clementina (Rohr) Braun.&nbsp;Tina married William F. Geist Sr.&nbsp;on January 10, 1959, at Victoria. &nbsp;He preceded her in death on November 16, 1980. &nbsp;She then married Pete Braun Jr. on&nbsp;November 27, 2010.&nbsp;She was office manager and bookkeeper for Schmidtberger Construction&nbsp;for over 25 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;In her early years she was a day care provider in Victoria for a number of years, and was a meat cutter for P &amp; B Packers in Hays. &nbsp;She and her husband owned&nbsp;and&nbsp;operated Bill &amp; Tina’s Standard Service Station in Victoria for ten years, and she&nbsp;was the manager and cook at the Chateau Café for a number of years. &nbsp;Tina, along with her parents and the Braun family maintained and were caretakers of Saint Fidelis Cemetery in Victoria for over 40 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;She grew up in Victoria, and was 1958 graduate of Victoria High School. &nbsp;She was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis,&nbsp;St. Fidelis&nbsp;Christian Mothers,&nbsp;St. Fidelis&nbsp;Daughters of Isabella, and The Sunflower Polka Club. &nbsp;Tina enjoyed cooking, baking, dancing, sewing, gardening, playing cards and trips to the casinos. &nbsp;Survivors include her husband, Peter Braun Jr., of the home; her children, William ‘Bill” Geist Jr. and wife, Michelle, Victoria, KS;&nbsp;Tom Geist and his&nbsp;wife, Brenda, Victoria; Jane Cline and husband, Craig, Russell; Carol Geist, Hays, KS; her step children, Jeff Braun and wife, Darla, Victoria; Craig Braun and wife, Marcia, Scott City, KS; Chris Braun and wife Shauna, Victoria, KS;&nbsp;Tamara Haberkorn, Littleton, CO; her brother,&nbsp;Alfred “Fritz” Braun and wife, Anita, Victoria, KS; her sisters, Julianna Urban and husband, Paul, Victoria, KS;&nbsp;Charlene Unrein and husband, Frank, Gorham, KS; her sister-in-law, Michell Braun, Hays, KS;&nbsp;her grandchildren, Rachelle Orr (Matt); Eric Cline (Erica); Nathan Geist (Ashley); Casey Geist (Katie); Megan Cline; Tayla Ellis (Brock); her great grandchildren, Kennedy Orr, Kinsley Orr, Ava Cline, and Ellie Cline; her step-grandchildren, Stephanie Harris (Mike); Christina Cline; Dylan Braun; Logan Braun; Morgan Braun; Kendal Braun; Hunter Braun; Madison Griffith (Cooper); Slade Haberkorn, Lauren Haberkorn; her step-great grandchildren, Myranda Harris and Preston Harris.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, her brothers, Alvin Braun and Robert L. Braun; her sister, Rubina Ziegler; and her infant sister, Rose Ann Braun.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Mass&nbsp;of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, January 31, 2022, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas, with&nbsp;celebrant Father Curtis Carlson OFM Cap.Burial will be in Saint Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;A Christian Mothers and Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:30 P.M. Sunday,&nbsp;followed by&nbsp;a Vigil&nbsp;Service at 7:00 P.M. Sunday, all at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:45 P.M. Sunday, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Monday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.The family suggests memorials made payable to: The Basilica of St. Fidelis in care of the mortuary.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, KS 67671.&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left by guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Albertine 'Tina' Geist-Braun

Walter Edward “Ed’ Schwab, age 60, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. He was born November 22, 1961, in Oberlin, Kansas, to Walter Eugene and Linda (Ayers) Schwab.

Ed grew up on his grandparent’s farm south of Oberlin. Growing up, he loved working on the farm and helping his grandparents Irene and Lowell Ayers. Ed was baptized and confirmed at Lund Covenant Church, and attended Decatur Community High School, graduating with the class of 1980.&nbsp;While in School, he participated in 4-H, winning several state awards and trips for wheat production. During his junior year, he achieved his private pilot’s license, a passion he loved and would continue to use until his passing.

Ed continued his education at Fort Hays State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Agri-Business. While in college, he joined the Gamma Omicron chapter of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. After graduating college, he worked for several local cooperatives, and assisted his parents with their sewing machine repair business.

Ed was employed at RANS Inc. for 28 years, where he was able to combine his passion of airplanes and flying with his career, holding multiple positions throughout the company.&nbsp;He loved helping customers with tech work, flying to air shows, working with the designs, and especially taking his wife and family up for airplane rides when time permitted. When he wasn’t working, Ed loved spending time with his wife whom he met in 2003, their 3 boys, and especially the 3 best grandchildren ever.

On June 4, 2005, Ed married Rachelle Marie Long at Zion Lutheran Church south of WaKeeney, gaining and raising 3 young sons. He was a wonderful husband, father, and Papa. Ed was a very&nbsp;sweet,&nbsp;kind, and caring man, who would help anyone. 7 years ago, his first grandson came, making him a very proud Papa, a feeling that would continue when his second grandson and his granddaughter were born. He was the best Papa ever. Ed was also a great son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was loved by just about everyone that knew him.

Ed was preceded in death by his father, Walter Schwab; grandparents Lowell and Irene Ayers and Emanuel and Bernice Schwab; uncles Bill and Robert Schwab; and Aunt Janeil Jenson.

Ed is survived by his wife Rachelle Schwab, of the family home; sons Bradley, Allen, and Kadon Augustine, all of Glen Elder, Kansas;&nbsp;grandchildren Bramdon, Maverik, and Brayleigh, also of Glen Elder; mother-in-law Janice Fabrizius of Kansas City; father- in-law Cecil (Gloria) Long of Lawton, Oklahoma; and a sister-in-law of Clay Center. Ed is also survived by his mother Linda Schwab of Hays; sisters Shirley (Delvin) Bader of Codell, Kansas, Alice (Clayton) Hunt of Wimauma, Florida, and Kelsey Schwab and fiancé Jessie of Trenton, Nebraska;&nbsp;brother Kevin Schwab of McCook, Nebraska;&nbsp;as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 PM, Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Zion Lutheran&nbsp;Church in Trego Center, Kansas.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church, with Pastor Jon Anderson officiation. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

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

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 </figure>Walter Edward “Ed’ Schwab, age 60, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. He was born November 22, 1961, in Oberlin, Kansas, to Walter Eugene and Linda (Ayers) Schwab.Ed grew up on his grandparent’s farm south of Oberlin. Growing up, he loved working on the farm and helping his grandparents Irene and Lowell Ayers. Ed was baptized and confirmed at Lund Covenant Church, and attended Decatur Community High School, graduating with the class of 1980.&nbsp;While in School, he participated in 4-H, winning several state awards and trips for wheat production. During his junior year, he achieved his private pilot’s license, a passion he loved and would continue to use until his passing.Ed continued his education at Fort Hays State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Agri-Business. While in college, he joined the Gamma Omicron chapter of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. After graduating college, he worked for several local cooperatives, and assisted his parents with their sewing machine repair business.Ed was employed at RANS Inc. for 28 years, where he was able to combine his passion of airplanes and flying with his career, holding multiple positions throughout the company.&nbsp;He loved helping customers with tech work, flying to air shows, working with the designs, and especially taking his wife and family up for airplane rides when time permitted. When he wasn’t working, Ed loved spending time with his wife whom he met in 2003, their 3 boys, and especially the 3 best grandchildren ever.On June 4, 2005, Ed married Rachelle Marie Long at Zion Lutheran Church south of WaKeeney, gaining and raising 3 young sons. He was a wonderful husband, father, and Papa. Ed was a very&nbsp;sweet,&nbsp;kind, and caring man, who would help anyone. 7 years ago, his first grandson came, making him a very proud Papa, a feeling that would continue when his second grandson and his granddaughter were born. He was the best Papa ever. Ed was also a great son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was loved by just about everyone that knew him.Ed was preceded in death by his father, Walter Schwab; grandparents Lowell and Irene Ayers and Emanuel and Bernice Schwab; uncles Bill and Robert Schwab; and Aunt Janeil Jenson.Ed is survived by his wife Rachelle Schwab, of the family home; sons Bradley, Allen, and Kadon Augustine, all of Glen Elder, Kansas;&nbsp;grandchildren Bramdon, Maverik, and Brayleigh, also of Glen Elder; mother-in-law Janice Fabrizius of Kansas City; father- in-law Cecil (Gloria) Long of Lawton, Oklahoma; and a sister-in-law of Clay Center. Ed is also survived by his mother Linda Schwab of Hays; sisters Shirley (Delvin) Bader of Codell, Kansas, Alice (Clayton) Hunt of Wimauma, Florida, and Kelsey Schwab and fiancé Jessie of Trenton, Nebraska;&nbsp;brother Kevin Schwab of McCook, Nebraska;&nbsp;as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 PM, Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Zion Lutheran&nbsp;Church in Trego Center, Kansas.Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church, with Pastor Jon Anderson officiation. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

Walter Edward 'Ed’ Schwab

Lucine Harris, age 95, passed away on Wednesday January 26, 2022, at the 
Smith Center Health &amp; Rehab Center in Smith Center, KS. She was 
born the daughter of August &amp; Emma (Bierman) Carstens on October 30,
 1926, in Agra, KS.
 She is survived by her sister Lorraine Bridges of Frisco, TX; a nephew Sam (Linda) Rice of Rural Athol, KS.

Arrangements are pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.

Lucine Harris, age 95, passed away on Wednesday January 26, 2022, at the 
Smith Center Health &amp; Rehab Center in Smith Center, KS. She was 
born the daughter of August &amp; Emma (Bierman) Carstens on October 30,
 1926, in Agra, KS.
 She is survived by her sister Lorraine Bridges of Frisco, TX; a nephew Sam (Linda) Rice of Rural Athol, KS.Arrangements are pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.

Lucine Harris

Dennis Thomas, 75, died on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Lane County 
Hospital in Dighton. He was born on February 25, 1946, at Dodge City the
 son of Jack P. &amp; Helen A. (Hineman) Thomas. He married Judy 
Kellams on April 23, 1966, at Dighton. 
Dennis graduated with the Class of 1964 from Dighton High School where 
he was involved in all sports. He then attended Kansas State 
University. He entered into the United States Army Reserves and took 
his basic training at Fort Lewis. He served in the reserves for 6 years
 and was discharged as Sergeant First Class. He returned to Dighton 
where he was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of St Theresa Catholic 
Church, American Legion Post # 190 and 4th Degree of Knights Of 
Columbus. His special interests were camping, fishing, playing poker 
and especially attending his Grandchildren’s sporting events. Dennis 
was in charge of the American flags being flown at Dighton Memorial 
Cemetery for veteran’s funerals and Memorial Day. 
He is survived by his Wife- Judy Thomas, 2 Daughters- Susan &amp; Jack 
Chapman and Shannan &amp; Jeff Lingg both of Dighton, 2 Sons- Michael 
&amp; Kate Thomas of Scott City and Steffan &amp; Michelle Thomas of 
Hays and 9 Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his Parents, 
Daughter- Tena Michelle Thomas and Brother- Jerry Thomas. 
Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 AM Monday at St Theresa Catholic Church in
 Dighton with Rev Don Bedore and Rev Bernard Felix as Celebrants. The 
Mass will be facebook live on the Garnand Funeral Home facebook page. 
Burial will be in Dighton Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors by 
United States Army Reserves Honor Guard and American Legion Post # 190 
Honor Guard. Friends may call from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday at 
Boomhower Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested to American Legion Flag
 Fund or St Theresa Catholic Church in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. 
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com Boomhower Funeral Home. 145 North Wichita, Box 891. Dighton, Ks. 67839. 620-397-5792&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Dennis Thomas, 75, died on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Lane County 
Hospital in Dighton. He was born on February 25, 1946, at Dodge City the
 son of Jack P. &amp; Helen A. (Hineman) Thomas. He married Judy 
Kellams on April 23, 1966, at Dighton. 
Dennis graduated with the Class of 1964 from Dighton High School where 
he was involved in all sports. He then attended Kansas State 
University. He entered into the United States Army Reserves and took 
his basic training at Fort Lewis. He served in the reserves for 6 years
 and was discharged as Sergeant First Class. He returned to Dighton 
where he was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of St Theresa Catholic 
Church, American Legion Post # 190 and 4th Degree of Knights Of 
Columbus. His special interests were camping, fishing, playing poker 
and especially attending his Grandchildren’s sporting events. Dennis 
was in charge of the American flags being flown at Dighton Memorial 
Cemetery for veteran’s funerals and Memorial Day. 
He is survived by his Wife- Judy Thomas, 2 Daughters- Susan &amp; Jack 
Chapman and Shannan &amp; Jeff Lingg both of Dighton, 2 Sons- Michael 
&amp; Kate Thomas of Scott City and Steffan &amp; Michelle Thomas of 
Hays and 9 Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his Parents, 
Daughter- Tena Michelle Thomas and Brother- Jerry Thomas. 
Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 AM Monday at St Theresa Catholic Church in
 Dighton with Rev Don Bedore and Rev Bernard Felix as Celebrants. The 
Mass will be facebook live on the Garnand Funeral Home facebook page. 
Burial will be in Dighton Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors by 
United States Army Reserves Honor Guard and American Legion Post # 190 
Honor Guard. Friends may call from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday at 
Boomhower Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to American Legion Flag
 Fund or St Theresa Catholic Church in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. 
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com Boomhower Funeral Home. 145 North Wichita, Box 891. Dighton, Ks. 67839. 620-397-5792&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Dennis Thomas

Sister Mary Ellen Dater, 90, died January 25, 2022, in the Dominican 
Sisters’ convent infirmary, Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born June 5, 1931, in 
Antonino, KS, the daughter of August and Otillia (Kreutzer) Dater.&nbsp; She 
entered the Dominican Sisters Community in 1945 and pronounced vows in 
1948.&nbsp; Sister Mary Ellen celebrated seventy years of religious 
profession in 2018.

Sister Mary Ellen ministered in a variety of different ways.&nbsp; She 
began as an elementary school teacher, teaching for more than forty 
years in several parish schools in Kansas, Colorado, and Oklahoma.&nbsp; She 
then received training as a massage therapist and ministered at 
Heartland Farm doing massage and a wide variety of other things.&nbsp;&nbsp; She 
retired to the motherhouse in Great Bend in November of 2021.

Sister Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents and two 
sisters, Esther and Theresa.&nbsp; She is survived by two brothers:&nbsp; Silver 
(Delores) Dater of Lenexa, KS; Eddie (Pauline) Dater of Oklahoma City, 
OK;&nbsp; two sisters: &nbsp;Roseann (James) Lawrence of Ocean Pines, MD, and 
Leona (William) Powell of Spokane, WA;&nbsp; several nieces and nephews; as 
well as the Dominican Sisters of Peace.&nbsp;

A Wake Servce will be held at 10:30 on Monday, February 7.&nbsp; The Mass 
of Christian Burial will be at 1:30 on that same day.&nbsp; Both will take 
place at the Sisters’ Convent.&nbsp; All attendees are asked to wear a mask.&nbsp;
 Burial will be in the Sisters’ Resurrection Cemetery. 

Memorials in 
honor of Sister Mary Ellen may be sent to Dominican Sisters of Peace, 
2320 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 43219-2098.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent 
and notice viewed at <a href="http://www.bryantfh.net">www.bryantfh.net</a>.&nbsp; Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend 67530.

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 </figure>Sister Mary Ellen Dater, 90, died January 25, 2022, in the Dominican 
Sisters’ convent infirmary, Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born June 5, 1931, in 
Antonino, KS, the daughter of August and Otillia (Kreutzer) Dater.&nbsp; She 
entered the Dominican Sisters Community in 1945 and pronounced vows in 
1948.&nbsp; Sister Mary Ellen celebrated seventy years of religious 
profession in 2018.Sister Mary Ellen ministered in a variety of different ways.&nbsp; She 
began as an elementary school teacher, teaching for more than forty 
years in several parish schools in Kansas, Colorado, and Oklahoma.&nbsp; She 
then received training as a massage therapist and ministered at 
Heartland Farm doing massage and a wide variety of other things.&nbsp;&nbsp; She 
retired to the motherhouse in Great Bend in November of 2021.Sister Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents and two 
sisters, Esther and Theresa.&nbsp; She is survived by two brothers:&nbsp; Silver 
(Delores) Dater of Lenexa, KS; Eddie (Pauline) Dater of Oklahoma City, 
OK;&nbsp; two sisters: &nbsp;Roseann (James) Lawrence of Ocean Pines, MD, and 
Leona (William) Powell of Spokane, WA;&nbsp; several nieces and nephews; as 
well as the Dominican Sisters of Peace.&nbsp;A Wake Servce will be held at 10:30 on Monday, February 7.&nbsp; The Mass 
of Christian Burial will be at 1:30 on that same day.&nbsp; Both will take 
place at the Sisters’ Convent.&nbsp; All attendees are asked to wear a mask.&nbsp;
 Burial will be in the Sisters’ Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials in 
honor of Sister Mary Ellen may be sent to Dominican Sisters of Peace, 
2320 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 43219-2098.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent 
and notice viewed at <a href="http://www.bryantfh.net">www.bryantfh.net</a>.&nbsp; Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend 67530.

Sister Mary Ellen Dater

Ardith Mae Chadwick, age 82, of Goodland, passed away January 25, 2022, at Topside Manor.

Ardith was born November 30, 1939 to Benjamin E. and Mamie A. (Light)
 Barnes at their home in Hale, Colorado.&nbsp;She grew up and went to country
 school in Sherman county&nbsp;and graduated from Goodland High School in 
1957.&nbsp;Ardith began work as a nurse’s aide at Boothroy Memorial Hospital 
and continued her work at Goodland Regional Medical Center for many 
years.&nbsp;She enjoyed reading, doing word search and spending time with her
 family and friends.&nbsp;

She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, James (Delores) 
Barnes, Keith Barnes and Bennie Barnes; and sister, Virginia Pebley.

She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia (Jake) Welsh of Goodland, 
KS; sons, Roger (Jannette) Chadwick of Eldorado Springs, MO and Lonnie 
(Tami) Chadwick of Oakley, KS; sisters, Eloise Johnston of Surprise, AZ 
and Peggy Welsh of Sun City, AZ; 12 grandchildren; 30 
greatgrandchildren; 4 great-greatgrandchildren; and many more family and
 friends.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Information and condolences www.batemanfuneral.com

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 </figure>Ardith Mae Chadwick, age 82, of Goodland, passed away January 25, 2022, at Topside Manor.Ardith was born November 30, 1939 to Benjamin E. and Mamie A. (Light)
 Barnes at their home in Hale, Colorado.&nbsp;She grew up and went to country
 school in Sherman county&nbsp;and graduated from Goodland High School in 
1957.&nbsp;Ardith began work as a nurse’s aide at Boothroy Memorial Hospital 
and continued her work at Goodland Regional Medical Center for many 
years.&nbsp;She enjoyed reading, doing word search and spending time with her
 family and friends.&nbsp;She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, James (Delores) 
Barnes, Keith Barnes and Bennie Barnes; and sister, Virginia Pebley.She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia (Jake) Welsh of Goodland, 
KS; sons, Roger (Jannette) Chadwick of Eldorado Springs, MO and Lonnie 
(Tami) Chadwick of Oakley, KS; sisters, Eloise Johnston of Surprise, AZ 
and Peggy Welsh of Sun City, AZ; 12 grandchildren; 30 
greatgrandchildren; 4 great-greatgrandchildren; and many more family and
 friends.&nbsp; &nbsp;Information and condolences www.batemanfuneral.com

Ardith Mae Chadwick

&nbsp;James H. Strine, age 70 of Hays, Kansas&nbsp;died Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

He was born June 1, 1951, in Horton, Kansas to Earl and Wilda (Hawk) Strine. &nbsp;

He was a Kansas State District Forester for 35 years and retired in 2013. &nbsp;He was a 1969 graduate of Atchison High School. &nbsp;He received a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Missouri, and a Master’s Degree at the Oklahoma State University both in &nbsp;Forest Management. &nbsp;He served in the Kansas National Guard, was active member of the&nbsp;World Wildlife Foundation, and the National Audubon Society. &nbsp;James loved the outdoor and all wildlife,&nbsp;He&nbsp;will be remembered for his generosity and his sense of humor, but most of all a loving father,&nbsp;brother, and uncle.

Survivors include his son, Joshua Strine, Hays, KS. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; his two brothers, Wayne Strine and Clyde Strine.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date and a private family inurnment will be held. &nbsp;

Memorials are&nbsp;suggested&nbsp;to The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks memo: Wildtrust, &nbsp;in&nbsp;care of&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

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

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 </figure>&nbsp;James H. Strine, age 70 of Hays, Kansas&nbsp;died Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.He was born June 1, 1951, in Horton, Kansas to Earl and Wilda (Hawk) Strine. &nbsp;He was a Kansas State District Forester for 35 years and retired in 2013. &nbsp;He was a 1969 graduate of Atchison High School. &nbsp;He received a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Missouri, and a Master’s Degree at the Oklahoma State University both in &nbsp;Forest Management. &nbsp;He served in the Kansas National Guard, was active member of the&nbsp;World Wildlife Foundation, and the National Audubon Society. &nbsp;James loved the outdoor and all wildlife,&nbsp;He&nbsp;will be remembered for his generosity and his sense of humor, but most of all a loving father,&nbsp;brother, and uncle.Survivors include his son, Joshua Strine, Hays, KS. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; his two brothers, Wayne Strine and Clyde Strine.A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date and a private family inurnment will be held. &nbsp;Memorials are&nbsp;suggested&nbsp;to The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks memo: Wildtrust, &nbsp;in&nbsp;care of&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

James H. Strine

She was born January 4, 1940 in Victoria, Kansas to Adam J. and Clementina (Rohr) Braun.&nbsp;Tina married William F. Geist Sr.&nbsp;on January 10, 1959, at Victoria. &nbsp;He preceded her in death on November 16, 1980. &nbsp;She then married Pete Braun Jr. on&nbsp;November 27, 2010.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, her brothers, Alvin Braun and Robert L. Braun; her sister, Rubina Ziegler; and her infant sister, Rose Ann Braun.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Mass&nbsp;of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, January 31, 2022, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas&nbsp;with&nbsp;celebrant,&nbsp;Father Curtis Carlson OFM Cap.

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, KS 67671.&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left by guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Albertine “Tina” Geist-Braun, age 82,&nbsp;died Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.She was born January 4, 1940 in Victoria, Kansas to Adam J. and Clementina (Rohr) Braun.&nbsp;Tina married William F. Geist Sr.&nbsp;on January 10, 1959, at Victoria. &nbsp;He preceded her in death on November 16, 1980. &nbsp;She then married Pete Braun Jr. on&nbsp;November 27, 2010.&nbsp;She was office manager and bookkeeper for Schmidtberger Construction&nbsp;for over 25 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;In her early years she was a day care provider in Victoria for a number of years, and was a meat cutter for P &amp; B Packers in Hays. &nbsp;She and her husband owned&nbsp;and&nbsp;operated Bill &amp; Tina’s Standard Service Station in Victoria for ten years, and she&nbsp;was the manager and cook at the Chateau Café for a number of years. &nbsp;Tina, along with her parents and the Braun family maintained and were caretakers of Saint Fidelis Cemetery in Victoria for over 40 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;She grew up in Victoria, and was 1958 graduate of Victoria High School. &nbsp;She was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis,&nbsp;St. Fidelis&nbsp;Christian Mothers,&nbsp;St. Fidelis&nbsp;Daughters of Isabella, and The Sunflower Polka Club. &nbsp;Tina enjoyed cooking, baking, dancing, sewing, gardening, playing cards and trips to the casinos. &nbsp;Survivors include her husband, Peter Braun Jr., of the home; her children, William ‘Bill” Geist Jr. and wife, Michelle, Victoria, KS;&nbsp;Tom Geist and his&nbsp;wife, Brenda, Victoria; Jane Cline and husband, Craig, Russell; Carol Geist, Hays, KS; her step children, Jeff Braun and wife, Darla, Victoria; Craig Braun and wife, Marcia, Scott City, KS; Chris Braun and wife Shauna, Victoria, KS;&nbsp;Tamara Haberkorn, Littleton, CO; her brother,&nbsp;Alfred “Fritz” Braun and wife, Anita, Victoria, KS; her sisters, Julianna Urban and husband, Paul, Victoria, KS;&nbsp;Charlene Unrein and husband, Frank, Gorham, KS; her sister-in-law, Michell Braun, Hays, KS;&nbsp;her grandchildren, Rachelle Orr (Matt); Eric Cline (Erica); Nathan Geist (Ashley); Casey Geist (Katie); Megan Cline; Tayla Ellis (Brock); her great grandchildren, Kennedy Orr, Kinsley Orr, Ava Cline, and Ellie Cline; her step-grandchildren, Stephanie Harris (Mike); Christina Cline; Dylan Braun; Logan Braun; Morgan Braun; Kendal Braun; Hunter Braun; Madison Griffith (Cooper); Slade Haberkorn, Lauren Haberkorn; her step-great grandchildren, Myranda Harris and Preston Harris.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, her brothers, Alvin Braun and Robert L. Braun; her sister, Rubina Ziegler; and her infant sister, Rose Ann Braun.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Mass&nbsp;of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, January 31, 2022, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas&nbsp;with&nbsp;celebrant,&nbsp;Father Curtis Carlson OFM Cap.Burial will be in Saint Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;A Christian Mothers and Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:30 P.M. Sunday,&nbsp;followed by&nbsp;a Vigil&nbsp;Service at 7:00 P.M. Sunday, all at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:45 P.M. Sunday, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Monday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.The family suggests memorials made payable to: The Basilica of St. Fidelis in care of the mortuary.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, KS 67671.&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left by guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gwen Ranae Richeson, age 41, passed away December 30, 2021, at her home in WaKeeney, Kansas.

Gwen was born in Plentywood, Montana, on August 12, 1977, to John 
Martin and Madonna Larae Richeson. She lived in Outlook, Montana through
 her freshman year, attending Outlook High School, where she was a 
member of the Honor Society. She was also involved in 4H, basketball, 
cheerleading, and even gave time to the Veterans of the American Legion 
by fundraising and spaghetti dinners to raise money for their projects. 
She always said that was where her love of cooking began.

The family moved to Hays, Kansas in 1991, and Gwen attended Hays High
 School where she was a member of the choir for 2 years. She was also 
part of a group of the Spanish class that went to Europe, visiting 
Paris, London, and Madrid, the trip of her lifetime. After graduating in
 1995, Gwen began attending Fort Hays State University, but stopped and 
went to work for Sykes in Hays, where she greatly enjoyed the computer 
work.

Gwen moved to Topeka to work in tech support, and later went to work 
for McDonald’s, eventually moving to WaKeeney in July of 2012 to be 
closer to family and continuing to work for McDonald’s before jumping 
into the Tigerlily Diner with her family in April of 2014. 
Unfortunately, Gwen had to close the diner in 2016 when she went back to
 McDonald’s. She loved visiting with the customers in her spare time, 
and if she was up to it, she would help the VFW Auxiliary with events 
and the bierocks.

Gwen is survived by her parents, John and Madonna Richeson and 
brother Jason Richeson, all of WaKeeney. She had a very large family 
including 12 aunts, 11 uncles, and 31 cousins.

Gwen was preceded in death by her grandparents Robert and Margaret 
Richeson, and Theodore and Peggy Wirtz; uncles Joe Richeson and Bill 
Dibble; aunt Marie Evenson; and 3 cousins, Dallas Wirtz, David Evenson, 
and Lori Evenson.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at the VFW Hall in WaKeeney, Kansas.

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 </figure>Gwen Ranae Richeson, age 41, passed away December 30, 2021, at her home in WaKeeney, Kansas.Gwen was born in Plentywood, Montana, on August 12, 1977, to John 
Martin and Madonna Larae Richeson. She lived in Outlook, Montana through
 her freshman year, attending Outlook High School, where she was a 
member of the Honor Society. She was also involved in 4H, basketball, 
cheerleading, and even gave time to the Veterans of the American Legion 
by fundraising and spaghetti dinners to raise money for their projects. 
She always said that was where her love of cooking began.The family moved to Hays, Kansas in 1991, and Gwen attended Hays High
 School where she was a member of the choir for 2 years. She was also 
part of a group of the Spanish class that went to Europe, visiting 
Paris, London, and Madrid, the trip of her lifetime. After graduating in
 1995, Gwen began attending Fort Hays State University, but stopped and 
went to work for Sykes in Hays, where she greatly enjoyed the computer 
work.Gwen moved to Topeka to work in tech support, and later went to work 
for McDonald’s, eventually moving to WaKeeney in July of 2012 to be 
closer to family and continuing to work for McDonald’s before jumping 
into the Tigerlily Diner with her family in April of 2014. 
Unfortunately, Gwen had to close the diner in 2016 when she went back to
 McDonald’s. She loved visiting with the customers in her spare time, 
and if she was up to it, she would help the VFW Auxiliary with events 
and the bierocks.Gwen is survived by her parents, John and Madonna Richeson and 
brother Jason Richeson, all of WaKeeney. She had a very large family 
including 12 aunts, 11 uncles, and 31 cousins.Gwen was preceded in death by her grandparents Robert and Margaret 
Richeson, and Theodore and Peggy Wirtz; uncles Joe Richeson and Bill 
Dibble; aunt Marie Evenson; and 3 cousins, Dallas Wirtz, David Evenson, 
and Lori Evenson.A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at the VFW Hall in WaKeeney, Kansas.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

Gwen Ranae Richeson

Barbara Marie (Harvey) Hirsch, 85, passed away January 21, 2022 at 
Vintage Park in Hiawatha, Kansas. She was born to William and Ora 
(Burch) Harvey February 24, 1936, in Hiawatha, Kansas. She was the 3rd
 child of 5. She grew up in Hiawatha, and attended Hiawatha Schools. Her
 first job was at the theaters, where she met the love of her life 
Robert (Bob) Hirsch. They were married December 6, 1953. To this union 
was born 6 children.

Barbara worked at several different jobs in her life. Her early years
 she worked at the drive in theater and indoor theater in Hiawatha. She 
worked as a school cook in Powhattan, Kansas for several years, she also
 worked at Dixie Cream donut shop in Hiawatha, Kansas. Her most 
important job was as wife and mother.

Barbara was a member of The United Methodist Church in Powhattan, 
Kansas, The United Methodist Women, and Wenger Legion Post Auxiliary 
373. She also was a member of The Elks Ladies and Eastern Star.

She was an avid Nascar fan, loved to play Bingo, went on “Our Gang” 
road trips. In her younger years she sewed clothing for all her 
children. She also loved to knit sweaters for her family. She helped to 
weave mats for the homeless.

Barbara is survived by her Daughter in Law Susan Hirsch Netawaka, 
Peggy (Rick) Hutchison Wakarusa KS, Fred (Joan) Abilene KS, Terry (Jean)
 Hiawatha KS, and Ron, Sabetha KS.&nbsp; Grandchildren Jenna (Art) Merriman 
Shawnee KS, Jessica (Philip) Jeffery Tonganoxie KS, Danielle Hutchison 
Overland Park KS, Bryan (Kelsee) Hirsch, Horton KS, Michelle (Doug) 
Niehues, Holton KS, Brent (Abbey) Hays KS,&nbsp; Michael Hirsch, Hiawatha KS,
 Steven Hirsch Sabetha KS, Ashley (Paul) Janzen Hesston KS, April 
Braxdale, Sabetha KS,&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Grandchildren, Zoe and Xander Merriman, 
Aria and Ella Jeffery, Soyer and Shelbii Coan, Rachel and Charlotte 
Hirsch, Henry Niehues, Lucy Hirsch, Ellie Janzen, Alyssa Braxdale&nbsp; And&nbsp; 2
 more expecting great grandchildren, and numerous nieces &amp; nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert (Bob) 
Hirsch, brothers Duane, Carter, Fred and David Harvey, Sons, Robert 
(Bobby) and Walter Bryan Hirsch.

Funeral Services were January 24 at 
the United Methodist Church in Powhattan, KS with interment to follow at
 the Powhattan Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested in her name and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home 124 S. 7th St.&nbsp; Hiawatha, KS&nbsp; 66434.

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Vintage Park in Hiawatha, Kansas. She was born to William and Ora 
(Burch) Harvey February 24, 1936, in Hiawatha, Kansas. She was the 3rd
 child of 5. She grew up in Hiawatha, and attended Hiawatha Schools. Her
 first job was at the theaters, where she met the love of her life 
Robert (Bob) Hirsch. They were married December 6, 1953. To this union 
was born 6 children.Barbara worked at several different jobs in her life. Her early years
 she worked at the drive in theater and indoor theater in Hiawatha. She 
worked as a school cook in Powhattan, Kansas for several years, she also
 worked at Dixie Cream donut shop in Hiawatha, Kansas. Her most 
important job was as wife and mother.Barbara was a member of The United Methodist Church in Powhattan, 
Kansas, The United Methodist Women, and Wenger Legion Post Auxiliary 
373. She also was a member of The Elks Ladies and Eastern Star.She was an avid Nascar fan, loved to play Bingo, went on “Our Gang” 
road trips. In her younger years she sewed clothing for all her 
children. She also loved to knit sweaters for her family. She helped to 
weave mats for the homeless.Barbara is survived by her Daughter in Law Susan Hirsch Netawaka, 
Peggy (Rick) Hutchison Wakarusa KS, Fred (Joan) Abilene KS, Terry (Jean)
 Hiawatha KS, and Ron, Sabetha KS.&nbsp; Grandchildren Jenna (Art) Merriman 
Shawnee KS, Jessica (Philip) Jeffery Tonganoxie KS, Danielle Hutchison 
Overland Park KS, Bryan (Kelsee) Hirsch, Horton KS, Michelle (Doug) 
Niehues, Holton KS, Brent (Abbey) Hays KS,&nbsp; Michael Hirsch, Hiawatha KS,
 Steven Hirsch Sabetha KS, Ashley (Paul) Janzen Hesston KS, April 
Braxdale, Sabetha KS,&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Grandchildren, Zoe and Xander Merriman, 
Aria and Ella Jeffery, Soyer and Shelbii Coan, Rachel and Charlotte 
Hirsch, Henry Niehues, Lucy Hirsch, Ellie Janzen, Alyssa Braxdale&nbsp; And&nbsp; 2
 more expecting great grandchildren, and numerous nieces &amp; nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert (Bob) 
Hirsch, brothers Duane, Carter, Fred and David Harvey, Sons, Robert 
(Bobby) and Walter Bryan Hirsch.Funeral Services were January 24 at 
the United Methodist Church in Powhattan, KS with interment to follow at
 the Powhattan Cemetery.Memorials are suggested in her name and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home 124 S. 7th St.&nbsp; Hiawatha, KS&nbsp; 66434.

Barbara Marie (Harvey) Hirsch

Robert “Bob” J. Dellinger, 74, died Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Western Plains Medical Complex, Dodge City.

He was born October 31, 1947, at Plainview, Minnesota, the son of 
Clarence “Otis” and Lorraine (Graff) Dellinger.&nbsp; He was a longtime Dodge
 City resident and a 1965 graduate of Dodge City High School.&nbsp; He 
received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Ft. Hays State 
University.&nbsp; On August 2, 1969, he married Connie Rooney at Sacred Heart 
Cathedral in Dodge City.

He worked for Landmark National Bank in Dodge City for 40 years, 
starting as a Loan Officer and retired as an Assistant Vice President.&nbsp; 
He was a member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe and a 3rd
 Degree member of Knights of Columbus Council 2955 both in Dodge City.&nbsp; 
He enjoyed fishing, camping, and traveling to Texas as well as working 
on anything mechanical.&nbsp; He also enjoyed playing cards with family and 
friends and having shed parties.&nbsp; Bob and Connie had a love of music and
 attended many Bluegrass festivals together.&nbsp;

Survivors include:&nbsp; his wife of 52 years, Connie; 2 daughters, Amy 
Woydziak and husband Matt, Hays, and Wendy Dellinger, Dodge City; 2 
grandchildren, Wade Woydziak and wife Emily Sue, Hays, and Emily Anne 
Woydziak, Overland Park, Kansas; a great granddaughter, Addison 
Woydziak; 2 brothers, Hal David Dellinger and wife Ramona, Wichita, and 
William “Bill” Dellinger, Salina; and 2 sisters, Dinah Goolsby, Wichita,&nbsp; and Mary Gall and husband Brad, Rye, Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Donna Trent and a brother, Dickie Dellinger.

Rosary will be at 10:00 am Monday, January 31, 2022, at the Cathedral 
of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge City.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am 
Monday at the church with Fr. Rudin Din presiding.&nbsp; Burial will follow 
in Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City.&nbsp; Visitation will be Sunday from 
1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.&nbsp; The casket 
will remain closed.

The family suggests memorials to the Sacred Heart School Endowment in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Robert “Bob” J. Dellinger, 74, died Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Western Plains Medical Complex, Dodge City.He was born October 31, 1947, at Plainview, Minnesota, the son of 
Clarence “Otis” and Lorraine (Graff) Dellinger.&nbsp; He was a longtime Dodge
 City resident and a 1965 graduate of Dodge City High School.&nbsp; He 
received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Ft. Hays State 
University.&nbsp; On August 2, 1969, he married Connie Rooney at Sacred Heart 
Cathedral in Dodge City.He worked for Landmark National Bank in Dodge City for 40 years, 
starting as a Loan Officer and retired as an Assistant Vice President.&nbsp; 
He was a member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe and a 3rd
 Degree member of Knights of Columbus Council 2955 both in Dodge City.&nbsp; 
He enjoyed fishing, camping, and traveling to Texas as well as working 
on anything mechanical.&nbsp; He also enjoyed playing cards with family and 
friends and having shed parties.&nbsp; Bob and Connie had a love of music and
 attended many Bluegrass festivals together.&nbsp;Survivors include:&nbsp; his wife of 52 years, Connie; 2 daughters, Amy 
Woydziak and husband Matt, Hays, and Wendy Dellinger, Dodge City; 2 
grandchildren, Wade Woydziak and wife Emily Sue, Hays, and Emily Anne 
Woydziak, Overland Park, Kansas; a great granddaughter, Addison 
Woydziak; 2 brothers, Hal David Dellinger and wife Ramona, Wichita, and 
William “Bill” Dellinger, Salina; and 2 sisters, Dinah Goolsby, Wichita,&nbsp; and Mary Gall and husband Brad, Rye, Colorado.He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Donna Trent and a brother, Dickie Dellinger.Rosary will be at 10:00 am Monday, January 31, 2022, at the Cathedral 
of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge City.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am 
Monday at the church with Fr. Rudin Din presiding.&nbsp; Burial will follow 
in Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City.&nbsp; Visitation will be Sunday from 
1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.&nbsp; The casket 
will remain closed.The family suggests memorials to the Sacred Heart School Endowment in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp;

Robert 'Bob' J. Dellinger

Ronald Keith Wagoner, 78, passed away January 23, 2022, at Banner 
Baywood Medical Center, Mesa, Arizona. He was born November 27, 1943, 
in Quinter, Kansas, to Sylvester &amp; Genevieve (Linneberger) Wagoner. 
He married Bernita Zerr November 27, 1965, in Park, Kansas.

Ronald served in the Army National Guard from 1963 to 1972. He was a 
member of the American Legion Post #180 and Knights of Columbus Council 
#892 both of Great Bend. Ronald worked for the Kansas Department of 
Transportation as an Engineering Aide from August 1953 to June 1978. He 
then started working for Venture Corporation in 1978 and retired as 
Executive Vice President and Estimator in 2009. He served on the Board 
of Directors of the Kansas Asphalt Pavement Association from 2003 to 
2008. After retiring, he and Bernita traveled and spent the winters in 
Mesa, Arizona. They enjoyed camping with the Good Sam Club and other 
family and friends.

Survivors include, his wife, Bernita Wagoner of the home; a son, 
Rodney Wagoner and wife Alicia of Kansas City, Missouri; a daughter, 
Karen Seems and husband Kevin of Great Bend, Kansas; three brothers, 
Larry Wagoner and wife Sherry of Salina, Kansas, Art Wagoner and wife 
Terry of Lincoln, Kansas, and Kenny Wagoner and wife Karen of McPherson,
 Kansas; a sister, Sharon Gagnon of Grainfield, Kansas; and nine 
grandchildren, Chris Seems, Tyler Seems, Megan Wagner, Morgan Wagner, 
Riley Wagner, Brianna Wagoner, Nicole Wagoner, Ryan Wagoner and Brooke 
Wagoner. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Tamera 
Wagner; two brothers, Robert Wagoner and Norman Wagoner; and a brother 
in law, Marty Gagnon.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 31, 
2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service and Knights of Columbus
 rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:30 p.m.,
 Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great 
Bend, Kansas. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North. 

In 
lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated to American Cancer 
Society or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Ronald Keith Wagoner, 78, passed away January 23, 2022, at Banner 
Baywood Medical Center, Mesa, Arizona. He was born November 27, 1943, 
in Quinter, Kansas, to Sylvester &amp; Genevieve (Linneberger) Wagoner. 
He married Bernita Zerr November 27, 1965, in Park, Kansas.Ronald served in the Army National Guard from 1963 to 1972. He was a 
member of the American Legion Post #180 and Knights of Columbus Council 
#892 both of Great Bend. Ronald worked for the Kansas Department of 
Transportation as an Engineering Aide from August 1953 to June 1978. He 
then started working for Venture Corporation in 1978 and retired as 
Executive Vice President and Estimator in 2009. He served on the Board 
of Directors of the Kansas Asphalt Pavement Association from 2003 to 
2008. After retiring, he and Bernita traveled and spent the winters in 
Mesa, Arizona. They enjoyed camping with the Good Sam Club and other 
family and friends.Survivors include, his wife, Bernita Wagoner of the home; a son, 
Rodney Wagoner and wife Alicia of Kansas City, Missouri; a daughter, 
Karen Seems and husband Kevin of Great Bend, Kansas; three brothers, 
Larry Wagoner and wife Sherry of Salina, Kansas, Art Wagoner and wife 
Terry of Lincoln, Kansas, and Kenny Wagoner and wife Karen of McPherson,
 Kansas; a sister, Sharon Gagnon of Grainfield, Kansas; and nine 
grandchildren, Chris Seems, Tyler Seems, Megan Wagner, Morgan Wagner, 
Riley Wagner, Brianna Wagoner, Nicole Wagoner, Ryan Wagoner and Brooke 
Wagoner. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Tamera 
Wagner; two brothers, Robert Wagoner and Norman Wagoner; and a brother 
in law, Marty Gagnon.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 31, 
2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service and Knights of Columbus
 rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:30 p.m.,
 Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great 
Bend, Kansas. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North. In 
lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated to American Cancer 
Society or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Ronald Keith Wagoner

Gary Allen Bowers, 66, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Russell Regional Hospital.

Gary was born November 22, 1955, in Calais, Maine.&nbsp; He was one of 
seven children born to Charles and Norma (Farthing) Bowers. He grew up
 in Maine.&nbsp;

Gary served his country in the U.S. Marines for eight years.&nbsp;

Gary and Adamae April Skinner have been together for 32 years.&nbsp; This 
union was blessed with two daughters, Angela and Dita.&nbsp; They lived in 
Kimball, Nebraska; Campo, Colorado; Cheyenne, Wyoming; and in 2003 he 
moved to Russell.&nbsp; During his life he was a computer repairman, made 
components for IGA, was a plumber and electrician.&nbsp; In Cheyenne, he 
donated his time teaching and helping children in need.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
gaming on his computer, building computers, and movie marathons.

Gary’s surviving family include his companion, April of the home; 
daughters Angela Skinner and Dita Bowers of the home; brothers, Kenny 
Bowers of Alexander, Maine and Ron Bowers of Rhode Island; sister, 
Barbara .

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Charles Bowers and James Hulholland and a sister, Alberta Kraft.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 28, 2022,&nbsp; at Trinity United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Military Rites will be conducted 
by the Russell V.F.W. Post # 6240.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place.

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 </figure>Gary Allen Bowers, 66, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Russell Regional Hospital.Gary was born November 22, 1955, in Calais, Maine.&nbsp; He was one of 
seven children born to Charles and Norma (Farthing) Bowers. He grew up
 in Maine.&nbsp;Gary served his country in the U.S. Marines for eight years.&nbsp;Gary and Adamae April Skinner have been together for 32 years.&nbsp; This 
union was blessed with two daughters, Angela and Dita.&nbsp; They lived in 
Kimball, Nebraska; Campo, Colorado; Cheyenne, Wyoming; and in 2003 he 
moved to Russell.&nbsp; During his life he was a computer repairman, made 
components for IGA, was a plumber and electrician.&nbsp; In Cheyenne, he 
donated his time teaching and helping children in need.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
gaming on his computer, building computers, and movie marathons.Gary’s surviving family include his companion, April of the home; 
daughters Angela Skinner and Dita Bowers of the home; brothers, Kenny 
Bowers of Alexander, Maine and Ron Bowers of Rhode Island; sister, 
Barbara .Gary was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Charles Bowers and James Hulholland and a sister, Alberta Kraft.A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 28, 2022,&nbsp; at Trinity United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Military Rites will be conducted 
by the Russell V.F.W. Post # 6240.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place.

Gary Allen Bowers

Marilyn Jean Malleck, age 79, of Ness City, Kan., formerly&nbsp;of Indianola, Neb., passed away at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kan., on January 24th, 2022.

Marilyn was born in McCook, Neb., on June 22, 1942, to Thomas Patrick and Elizabeth Catherine (‘Lilian’ Colling) McConville. She attended school in Indianola, graduating from Indianola High School in 1960. On Aug. 13, 1960, Marilyn married Dennis ‘Pete’ Malleck. She was a charter member of the Russell Cross-Trailers Square Dance Club, an active member of the Petticoat Poppers Square Dance Club of Hays, Kan., and was a devout member of the Sacred Heart Parish of Ness City, where she attended daily mass. She was an avid Bridge player, and played in groups in both Hays and Ness City.&nbsp;

Marilyn enjoyed her family, especially her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She had a great passion for the unborn and attended the March for Life at least 30 times. She was a longtime board member for Right to Life of Kansas. Marilyn was very involved on the state and local level for the unborn.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by husband Pete, her parents, brothers LaMoine and Dick McConville and sisters Catherine Remington and Eileen Wane.&nbsp; Marilyn is survived by daughter, Vanessa and husband, Terry Rinehart of Burlington, Colo.; four sons, Kevin of Topeka, Kan., Tom and wife, Lynn of Basehor, Kan., Paul and wife, Kelly of Pace, Florida and Matt and wife, Megan of Basehor, Kan.; grandchildren, Josh Rinehart (Clarissa); Nick Rinehart (Samantha), Ben Rinehart (Krista), Andrew Malleck (Casey), Adam Malleck (Marah), Michael Malleck (Amber), Tony Malleck (Marissa), Josh Koerner (Mallory), Emma Malleck, Erica Malleck, Madison Malleck and Mason Malleck. 18 great-grandchildren; brother Robert and wife, Kathy McConville of Indianola; and sister, Cecelia Saladen of Santa Fe, N.M. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, January 29th&nbsp;at 10:30 AM, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Indianola. Visitation will be at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook on Friday, January 28th&nbsp;from 10a.m. until after Rosary, with the family greeting guests from 5 to 7 p.m. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. on Friday at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in St. Catherine’s Catholic Cemetery in Indianola. Friends may leave online condolences at&nbsp;<a href="http://herrmannfh.com/">herrmannfh.com</a>.

Memorials may be left in Marilyn’s name to St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Indianola, Sacred Heart Catholic Church and school in Ness City, or EWTN TV Network. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Marilyn Jean Malleck, age 79, of Ness City, Kan., formerly&nbsp;of Indianola, Neb., passed away at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kan., on January 24th, 2022.Marilyn was born in McCook, Neb., on June 22, 1942, to Thomas Patrick and Elizabeth Catherine (‘Lilian’ Colling) McConville. She attended school in Indianola, graduating from Indianola High School in 1960. On Aug. 13, 1960, Marilyn married Dennis ‘Pete’ Malleck. She was a charter member of the Russell Cross-Trailers Square Dance Club, an active member of the Petticoat Poppers Square Dance Club of Hays, Kan., and was a devout member of the Sacred Heart Parish of Ness City, where she attended daily mass. She was an avid Bridge player, and played in groups in both Hays and Ness City.&nbsp;Marilyn enjoyed her family, especially her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She had a great passion for the unborn and attended the March for Life at least 30 times. She was a longtime board member for Right to Life of Kansas. Marilyn was very involved on the state and local level for the unborn.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by husband Pete, her parents, brothers LaMoine and Dick McConville and sisters Catherine Remington and Eileen Wane.&nbsp; Marilyn is survived by daughter, Vanessa and husband, Terry Rinehart of Burlington, Colo.; four sons, Kevin of Topeka, Kan., Tom and wife, Lynn of Basehor, Kan., Paul and wife, Kelly of Pace, Florida and Matt and wife, Megan of Basehor, Kan.; grandchildren, Josh Rinehart (Clarissa); Nick Rinehart (Samantha), Ben Rinehart (Krista), Andrew Malleck (Casey), Adam Malleck (Marah), Michael Malleck (Amber), Tony Malleck (Marissa), Josh Koerner (Mallory), Emma Malleck, Erica Malleck, Madison Malleck and Mason Malleck. 18 great-grandchildren; brother Robert and wife, Kathy McConville of Indianola; and sister, Cecelia Saladen of Santa Fe, N.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, January 29th&nbsp;at 10:30 AM, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Indianola. Visitation will be at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook on Friday, January 28th&nbsp;from 10a.m. until after Rosary, with the family greeting guests from 5 to 7 p.m. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. on Friday at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in St. Catherine’s Catholic Cemetery in Indianola. Friends may leave online condolences at&nbsp;<a href="http://herrmannfh.com/">herrmannfh.com</a>. Memorials may be left in Marilyn’s name to St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Indianola, Sacred Heart Catholic Church and school in Ness City, or EWTN TV Network. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

Marilyn Jean Malleck

Melba Irene Witthuhn, age 94, died on January 25, 2022, at Cedar 
Village Long Term Care, Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on May 15, 1927,&nbsp; on the family farm, east of Bazine, Kansas, the daughter of Harley and 
Mamie (Ryersee) Price.&nbsp;

Melba attended Red Star Country School through 3rd grade, Bazine Grade School and graduated from Bazine High School in 1945.&nbsp; She attended Fort Hays State College 1945-1946.&nbsp;

Melba married Verlyn F. Witthuhn on June 3, 1947, at St. Luke’s 
Lutheran Church, Bazine.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on April 2, 2020,&nbsp; after 72 years of marriage.&nbsp;

Melba was a member of the St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Ladies Aid and 
Choir, SAI Music Fraternity, Ness County Home Extension, and the 
American Legion Auxiliary.&nbsp; Melba was a soloist for weddings, 
graduations and Memorial Day services.

Melba was a farmer’s wife, homemaker, mom, grandma and great grandma.
 She lived her life always thinking and taking care of others first.&nbsp; 
She brought happiness to others with her smile and positive attitude.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;Melba enjoyed spending time with family, square dancing, tending her 
peony and rose garden, camping and traveling with Verlyn.

Melba is survived by her three children and spouses, Verlene (Gayle) 
Miller, Bentonville, Arkansas; Arlen (Michele) Witthuhn, Bazine; and 
Sharlitta (John) Johnson, Topeka; four grandchildren, Kimberly Rossman, 
Tulsa, Oklahoma; Jason (Jenny) Miller, Bentonville; Brianne Johnson, 
Topeka and McKenzie Johnson, Kansas City; four great granddaughters, 
Harley and Brinna Rossman, and Jules and Jess Miller.

Funeral service will be on Monday, January 31, 2022, 11:00 A.M., at 
the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial in the Bazine 
Cemetery, Bazine, Kansas. Visitation will be one hour before service 
time. The family kindly requests those in attendance to please wear a 
mask.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Cedar Village, Bazine Cemetery Fund, or Bazine Fire Department.

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 </figure>Melba Irene Witthuhn, age 94, died on January 25, 2022, at Cedar 
Village Long Term Care, Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on May 15, 1927,&nbsp; on the family farm, east of Bazine, Kansas, the daughter of Harley and 
Mamie (Ryersee) Price.&nbsp;Melba attended Red Star Country School through 3rd grade, Bazine Grade School and graduated from Bazine High School in 1945.&nbsp; She attended Fort Hays State College 1945-1946.&nbsp;Melba married Verlyn F. Witthuhn on June 3, 1947, at St. Luke’s 
Lutheran Church, Bazine.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on April 2, 2020,&nbsp; after 72 years of marriage.&nbsp;Melba was a member of the St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Ladies Aid and 
Choir, SAI Music Fraternity, Ness County Home Extension, and the 
American Legion Auxiliary.&nbsp; Melba was a soloist for weddings, 
graduations and Memorial Day services.Melba was a farmer’s wife, homemaker, mom, grandma and great grandma.
 She lived her life always thinking and taking care of others first.&nbsp; 
She brought happiness to others with her smile and positive attitude.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;Melba enjoyed spending time with family, square dancing, tending her 
peony and rose garden, camping and traveling with Verlyn.Melba is survived by her three children and spouses, Verlene (Gayle) 
Miller, Bentonville, Arkansas; Arlen (Michele) Witthuhn, Bazine; and 
Sharlitta (John) Johnson, Topeka; four grandchildren, Kimberly Rossman, 
Tulsa, Oklahoma; Jason (Jenny) Miller, Bentonville; Brianne Johnson, 
Topeka and McKenzie Johnson, Kansas City; four great granddaughters, 
Harley and Brinna Rossman, and Jules and Jess Miller.Funeral service will be on Monday, January 31, 2022, 11:00 A.M., at 
the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial in the Bazine 
Cemetery, Bazine, Kansas. Visitation will be one hour before service 
time. The family kindly requests those in attendance to please wear a 
mask.Memorial contributions may be given to the Cedar Village, Bazine Cemetery Fund, or Bazine Fire Department.

Melba Irene Witthuhn

Mark Alan Green was born March 20, 1990, to Marvin Green and Debra 
(Pitner) Urban and passed from this earth on January 23, 2022. 
Mark enjoyed the world of agriculture and pursued this by following a 
career as a farmer and rancher south of Atwood on the family farm. 
However, perhaps his greatest joy came from his nephews and niece whom 
he loved to tease, play, and spend time with. He was a terrific uncle. 
While he was quiet by nature, Mark was quick with a joke and always had a
 story to tell. Once you started him talking, he would devote hours to a
 good conversation. Along with uncle, he also proudly carried the titles
 of son, brother, cousin, nephew and friend. 
Mark Alan Green is still loved on earth by his mother Debra (Scott) 
Urban; father Marvin (Kathy) Green: sisters, Sarah Maaske, Amy Kastens 
and Jade Green (Damian Kocher); brother Cody (Kelsey) Green; nephews, 
Aiden and August Maaske, Holt Green and Finn Kocher; niece Baize Kastens
 and a niece expected in February to Cody and Kelsey; as well as many 
aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. We will continue to love and miss 
him. 
“God looked down on his planned paradise and said, “I need a caretaker” So God made a farmer.” 
Memorials may be made to the Mark Green Memorial Fund and sent in care 
of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Mark Alan Green was born March 20, 1990, to Marvin Green and Debra 
(Pitner) Urban and passed from this earth on January 23, 2022. 
Mark enjoyed the world of agriculture and pursued this by following a 
career as a farmer and rancher south of Atwood on the family farm. 
However, perhaps his greatest joy came from his nephews and niece whom 
he loved to tease, play, and spend time with. He was a terrific uncle. 
While he was quiet by nature, Mark was quick with a joke and always had a
 story to tell. Once you started him talking, he would devote hours to a
 good conversation. Along with uncle, he also proudly carried the titles
 of son, brother, cousin, nephew and friend. 
Mark Alan Green is still loved on earth by his mother Debra (Scott) 
Urban; father Marvin (Kathy) Green: sisters, Sarah Maaske, Amy Kastens 
and Jade Green (Damian Kocher); brother Cody (Kelsey) Green; nephews, 
Aiden and August Maaske, Holt Green and Finn Kocher; niece Baize Kastens
 and a niece expected in February to Cody and Kelsey; as well as many 
aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. We will continue to love and miss 
him. 
“God looked down on his planned paradise and said, “I need a caretaker” So God made a farmer.” 
Memorials may be made to the Mark Green Memorial Fund and sent in care 
of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Mark Alan Green

Glen Ray Strevey, 85, passed away at home on January 23, 2022. He was 
born on September 24th, 1936, in Decatur County to Guy and Leta 
(McConnell) Strevey. 
 Glen grew up on the family farm south of Norcatur. He worked 
summers on the farm and on custom cutting harvesting crews traveling 
across the United States. Glen was active in sports and graduated from 
Norcatur High School in 1954. He married his high school sweetheart and 
lifelong best friend, Carolyn Johnson on February 3, 1956, in Boulder, 
Colorado.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Glen Ray Strevey, 85, passed away at home on January 23, 2022. He was 
born on September 24th, 1936, in Decatur County to Guy and Leta 
(McConnell) Strevey. 
 Glen grew up on the family farm south of Norcatur. He worked 
summers on the farm and on custom cutting harvesting crews traveling 
across the United States. Glen was active in sports and graduated from 
Norcatur High School in 1954. He married his high school sweetheart and 
lifelong best friend, Carolyn Johnson on February 3, 1956, in Boulder, 
Colorado.&nbsp;Glen attended the University of Kansas, School of Engineering,
 graduating in 1960. He landed his first engineering job with Honeywell 
in Minneapolis, MN then took a new job in Huntsville, AL supporting the 
nations race to the moon, working with early pioneers in rocket space 
technology. In 1964 the family settled in Boulder, Colorado where Glen 
worked for Ball Aerospace for several decades. He traveled the world for
 Ball and as VP he led the satellite division and established the 
antenna division. In 1991 he retired from Ball and returned to his roots
 in farming. He expanded his farm over three decades. Glen loved to 
spend time with his family, while pursuing his hobbies of hunting, 
camping, gardening and woodworking. He was an avid snooker player and 
owned the original snooker table in Norcatur. He was a consummate 
problem solver. 
 Glen is survived by his brother Robert (Kay) Strevey, his children 
Greg (Diane) Strevey, Dan (Jana) Strevey, Lisa Peters and Tom (Carolyn) 
Strevey, 14 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Glen was 
preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Leta and his wife of 64 years,
 Carolyn. 
 Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 29th 2022 at
 Pauls Funeral Home Oberlin, KS. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 
p.m. Friday, January 28th, 2022 at Pauls Funeral Home. Burial will be in
 Norcatur Cemetery. The memorial contributions may be made to the 
Alzheimer’s Association. Condolence may be left at www.paulsfh.com.

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