Wednesday, March 31st, 1971-Tuesday, January 25th, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Wednesday, March 31st, 1971-Tuesday, January 25th, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Marvin Lynn Cousins

Carol B. Eddy, 92, of Hays died Tuesday, January 25, 2022.&nbsp; She was born November 13, 1929, to William O. and Vera (Capron) Bates.

She was a graduate of Hays High School and was crowned Hays High’s first Homecoming Queen in 1946. She continued her education at Kansas State University and the University of Kansas before her marriage to Dr. Vic Eddy in 1950.&nbsp;

Carol was an active and energetic volunteer for the City of Hays for most of her adult life. She was a member of the Hays Beautification Board, one of the first board members of the Hays Arts Council, Hays Library Board Member and Hays Library Trust Board Member, Hays Business and Professional Women, “Woman of the Year” recipient in 1993 and for 25 years she was a Certified Fitness Instructor for the Hays Recreation Commission.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Her signature accomplishment was Founder and President of the Humane Society of the High Plains in Hays.&nbsp; In addition, she was a member of Pi Beta Phi at KSU and also a member of P.E.O. in Hays.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Victor M. Eddy and brother, William “Bill” Bates.

She is survived by her son, Steven Eddy and wife, Patti, Arvada, CO; two daughters, Carolyn Houchin, Chipita Park, CO; Jan Castelli and husband John, Bartlesville, OK; three grandchildren, Meghan Taylor and husband Corey, Denver, CO; Allison Widder, and husband Travis, Westminster, CO; Kerry Roberts and husband Gavin, North Ogden, UT; and 6 great grandchildren.&nbsp; Finally but not least of all, two feral cats.

There will be a memorial celebration of life reception on Saturday, February 19, 2022, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Smoky Hill Country Club, in Hays, for friends and family.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Humane Society of the High Plains, in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

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

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 </figure>Carol B. Eddy, 92, of Hays died Tuesday, January 25, 2022.&nbsp; She was born November 13, 1929, to William O. and Vera (Capron) Bates.She was a graduate of Hays High School and was crowned Hays High’s first Homecoming Queen in 1946. She continued her education at Kansas State University and the University of Kansas before her marriage to Dr. Vic Eddy in 1950.&nbsp;Carol was an active and energetic volunteer for the City of Hays for most of her adult life. She was a member of the Hays Beautification Board, one of the first board members of the Hays Arts Council, Hays Library Board Member and Hays Library Trust Board Member, Hays Business and Professional Women, “Woman of the Year” recipient in 1993 and for 25 years she was a Certified Fitness Instructor for the Hays Recreation Commission.&nbsp; &nbsp;Her signature accomplishment was Founder and President of the Humane Society of the High Plains in Hays.&nbsp; In addition, she was a member of Pi Beta Phi at KSU and also a member of P.E.O. in Hays.Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Victor M. Eddy and brother, William “Bill” Bates.She is survived by her son, Steven Eddy and wife, Patti, Arvada, CO; two daughters, Carolyn Houchin, Chipita Park, CO; Jan Castelli and husband John, Bartlesville, OK; three grandchildren, Meghan Taylor and husband Corey, Denver, CO; Allison Widder, and husband Travis, Westminster, CO; Kerry Roberts and husband Gavin, North Ogden, UT; and 6 great grandchildren.&nbsp; Finally but not least of all, two feral cats.There will be a memorial celebration of life reception on Saturday, February 19, 2022, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Smoky Hill Country Club, in Hays, for friends and family.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Humane Society of the High Plains, in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Carol B. Eddy

November 6, 1938 ~ January 25, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

November 6, 1938 ~ January 25, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Helen Louise Spratford

Norton resident Steven Gibson passed away into the loving arms of 
Jesus Monday, January 17, 2022, at the St. Francis Hospital in Colorado 
Springs, CO at the age of 64.

Steven Joe Gibson was born Jan 3, 1958, to Joseph Eugene Gibson and 
Reta Lee Douglass Gibson in Denver, CO. Steven began his grade school 
years in Aurora, CO, but in 1965, the family decided to leave city 
living behind and moved to Westerville, NE. &nbsp; Steven went from being a 
city boy to a country boy.&nbsp; He attended a two room country school.&nbsp; 
During his free time he spent many hours with his sister, brothers, and 
friends enjoying the freedom of small town living.&nbsp; Favorite places were
 the family barn, the banks of the Clear Creek, school playground, and 
the Stevenson farm.&nbsp; From the hayloft of the barn, Steven fished for old
 sows(pigs)&nbsp; with a corn cob and rope. He spent countless hours 
exploring Clear Creek, fostering a lifelong love for the great outdoors
 and the wildlife that lived there.&nbsp; As a 4th grader, he developed an 
interest in taxidermy, and later became a self-taught taxidermist.&nbsp; As 
an adult he loved to use trail cams to photograph wildlife.&nbsp; One of his 
favorite photos that he captured was of a bobcat standing on a log with 
the snow falling around it.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Steven was a 1977 graduate of Ansley High School. Steven’s family 
moved to Ashton, NE&nbsp;just before his senior year of high school. Because 
he wanted to graduate with his classmates, he stayed with Wayne Scott 
and his son, Dale.&nbsp; Steven participated in football, basketball and 
track, however track was his love.&nbsp; By his Junior and Senior year he was
 placing first in most of the long distance races.&nbsp; During these races 
he was often towards the back of the pack, but as the runners neared the
 final stretch, Steven would sprint past them to the finish line.&nbsp; His 
coaches nicknamed him the “Road Runner.”

After graduation Steven enlisted in the United State Air Force, where
 he was a fuel specialist. It was his honor to be on the team that 
fueled President Reagan’s Air Force One Plane when it flew in to Offutt 
Air Force Base.&nbsp; He served 2 tours in Korea. &nbsp; While stationed in Texas,
 Steven volunteered to coach a boys baseball team, the boys called him 
Coach Gibby.&nbsp; Because he loved children and volunteered to coach, he met
 the love of his life.&nbsp; On June 16, 1989, Steven married Ellen Ayers.&nbsp; On
 that day Steven not only became a husband, but a father to Duane and 
Tanya.&nbsp; Together they made a family.

After 17 years of serving our great country, Steven retired as a Tech
 Sergeant from the United States Air Force&nbsp;with an honorable discharge 
in 1994.&nbsp; He received many awards:&nbsp; Air Force Commendation Medal, 2 OLC 
Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards, 4&nbsp; OLC Good Conduct Medals,&nbsp; 4 OLC 
National Defense Service Medals, Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbons, 2
 OLC Longevity Service Award Ribbons, 3 OLC Non-Commissioned 
Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbons, and 1 OLC&nbsp; Air Force 
Training Ribbon. Steven was recognized for his support of Operation 
Desert Shield and Desert Storm from&nbsp;August 1990 to September 1994.

After his retirement from the Air Force, Steven and his family moved 
to Logan, KS, where life slowed down and country living began again.&nbsp; 
Steven went to work for New Age Industrial Corporation in Norton, KS.&nbsp; 
In 2011 Steven and Ellen purchased his mother’s home and moved to 
Norton, KS.

Although Steven was born in Colorado and lived in many states he 
always remembered his childhood home and roots in Nebraska. Watching a 
Husker football game with Steven was quite an experience … he knew how to 
cheer loudly!&nbsp; Steven had the honor of&nbsp;attending&nbsp; the Cornhusker Salute 
to Soldiers many times. If you chose to not be a Cornhusker fan, he 
respected that decision, but never understood why! &nbsp; Win or lose he was 
always a dedicated Cornhusker Fan! Go Big Red!&nbsp;

Steven loved children and loved to share his many hobbies and 
interests with his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. He had a
 great sense of humor with a touch of mischief. At graduations he was 
the noisemaker!&nbsp; Steven accomplished that with a cowbell or air horn or 
even his voice to recognize their successes. On any given day you might 
find Steven and Ellen fishing, golfing, cheering at sporting events, at 
the horse races, making home improvements, otherwise enjoying life and 
creating memories.&nbsp; If anybody needed help he was the first to 
volunteer, whether it was a ride to the doctor, helping with paperwork, 
or even roofing a house. When the grandchildren asked Steven to take 
them fishing, golfing or whatever the request, he always put them first.
 Steven and Ellen often included his mother Reta, and his grandchildren 
in their adventures.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife Ellen, of the home; mother Reta Griffin of
 Phillipsburg, KS; son Duane A. Edington and wife Candis and their 
children:&nbsp; Matt and Kelsey Binney, Kira and Logan Mumby of Warrensburg, 
MO; a daughter Tanya M. Gottschalk and children:&nbsp; Karson, Gavin, and 
Easton Gottschalk of Logan, KS; brothers Douglas Gibson and wife Colleen
 of Greeneville, TN and Bob Gibson and wife Linda of Kensington, KS; a 
sister Debra Obermiller and husband Gary of Arapahoe, NE; and many&nbsp; 
loved nieces, nephew, and other extended family and friends, too many to
 list.

Steven was preceded in death by his father Joseph, Granddaughter 
Naudya Jo Gottschalk, Ellen’s parents:&nbsp; Jim and Marie Ayers,&nbsp; 
Step-Fathers JC Daughtery and Don Griffin, Grandparents: Don and 
Gertrude Gibson, Grethel and Ivan Ladd, Sam and Hazel Douglass, Herb and
 Jewell Stevenson

This prayer was posted on Snapchat by Grandson Gavin:

My Grandpa just entered heaven and our family was going through a lot
 in the last couple of weeks.&nbsp; When he was in the hospital, he kept 
going back and forth from doing good and not doing good.&nbsp; Lord, all I 
ask is for you to keep my family Safe.&nbsp; Lord, my Grandpa is going to be a
 handful but you can treat him as good as possible.

Steven will always be remembered for his kind and gentle manner.&nbsp; He 
made friends wherever life led him.&nbsp; Steven loved his family and created
 many memories with them. He lived life to the fullest and was&nbsp;always 
the optimist. Shortly after losing Naudya, Steven and Ellen observed a 
beautiful sunrise.&nbsp; He commented “Oh look!&nbsp; Naudya is coloring the 
sky!”&nbsp; When we see a beautiful sunrise or sunset we can remember Steven 
with his ever present quirky smile, his mischievous twinkle in his eye, 
and hear him say “When you know, you know!”

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 28, 2022, at the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg with Pastor Becky Saddler 
officiating.&nbsp; The funeral services will be streamed live on the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.

Mr. Gibson will lie in state from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday at the
 Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with the family receiving friends from 
6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. that evening for visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s 
Research Hospital or the Steven Gibson Memorial to be designated at a 
later date.

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 </figure>Norton resident Steven Gibson passed away into the loving arms of 
Jesus Monday, January 17, 2022, at the St. Francis Hospital in Colorado 
Springs, CO at the age of 64.Steven Joe Gibson was born Jan 3, 1958, to Joseph Eugene Gibson and 
Reta Lee Douglass Gibson in Denver, CO. Steven began his grade school 
years in Aurora, CO, but in 1965, the family decided to leave city 
living behind and moved to Westerville, NE. &nbsp; Steven went from being a 
city boy to a country boy.&nbsp; He attended a two room country school.&nbsp; 
During his free time he spent many hours with his sister, brothers, and 
friends enjoying the freedom of small town living.&nbsp; Favorite places were
 the family barn, the banks of the Clear Creek, school playground, and 
the Stevenson farm.&nbsp; From the hayloft of the barn, Steven fished for old
 sows(pigs)&nbsp; with a corn cob and rope. He spent countless hours 
exploring Clear Creek, fostering a lifelong love for the great outdoors
 and the wildlife that lived there.&nbsp; As a 4th grader, he developed an 
interest in taxidermy, and later became a self-taught taxidermist.&nbsp; As 
an adult he loved to use trail cams to photograph wildlife.&nbsp; One of his 
favorite photos that he captured was of a bobcat standing on a log with 
the snow falling around it.&nbsp;&nbsp;Steven was a 1977 graduate of Ansley High School. Steven’s family 
moved to Ashton, NE&nbsp;just before his senior year of high school. Because 
he wanted to graduate with his classmates, he stayed with Wayne Scott 
and his son, Dale.&nbsp; Steven participated in football, basketball and 
track, however track was his love.&nbsp; By his Junior and Senior year he was
 placing first in most of the long distance races.&nbsp; During these races 
he was often towards the back of the pack, but as the runners neared the
 final stretch, Steven would sprint past them to the finish line.&nbsp; His 
coaches nicknamed him the “Road Runner.”After graduation Steven enlisted in the United State Air Force, where
 he was a fuel specialist. It was his honor to be on the team that 
fueled President Reagan’s Air Force One Plane when it flew in to Offutt 
Air Force Base.&nbsp; He served 2 tours in Korea. &nbsp; While stationed in Texas,
 Steven volunteered to coach a boys baseball team, the boys called him 
Coach Gibby.&nbsp; Because he loved children and volunteered to coach, he met
 the love of his life.&nbsp; On June 16, 1989, Steven married Ellen Ayers.&nbsp; On
 that day Steven not only became a husband, but a father to Duane and 
Tanya.&nbsp; Together they made a family.After 17 years of serving our great country, Steven retired as a Tech
 Sergeant from the United States Air Force&nbsp;with an honorable discharge 
in 1994.&nbsp; He received many awards:&nbsp; Air Force Commendation Medal, 2 OLC 
Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards, 4&nbsp; OLC Good Conduct Medals,&nbsp; 4 OLC 
National Defense Service Medals, Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbons, 2
 OLC Longevity Service Award Ribbons, 3 OLC Non-Commissioned 
Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbons, and 1 OLC&nbsp; Air Force 
Training Ribbon. Steven was recognized for his support of Operation 
Desert Shield and Desert Storm from&nbsp;August 1990 to September 1994.After his retirement from the Air Force, Steven and his family moved 
to Logan, KS, where life slowed down and country living began again.&nbsp; 
Steven went to work for New Age Industrial Corporation in Norton, KS.&nbsp; 
In 2011 Steven and Ellen purchased his mother’s home and moved to 
Norton, KS.Although Steven was born in Colorado and lived in many states he 
always remembered his childhood home and roots in Nebraska. Watching a 
Husker football game with Steven was quite an experience … he knew how to 
cheer loudly!&nbsp; Steven had the honor of&nbsp;attending&nbsp; the Cornhusker Salute 
to Soldiers many times. If you chose to not be a Cornhusker fan, he 
respected that decision, but never understood why! &nbsp; Win or lose he was 
always a dedicated Cornhusker Fan! Go Big Red!&nbsp;Steven loved children and loved to share his many hobbies and 
interests with his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. He had a
 great sense of humor with a touch of mischief. At graduations he was 
the noisemaker!&nbsp; Steven accomplished that with a cowbell or air horn or 
even his voice to recognize their successes. On any given day you might 
find Steven and Ellen fishing, golfing, cheering at sporting events, at 
the horse races, making home improvements, otherwise enjoying life and 
creating memories.&nbsp; If anybody needed help he was the first to 
volunteer, whether it was a ride to the doctor, helping with paperwork, 
or even roofing a house. When the grandchildren asked Steven to take 
them fishing, golfing or whatever the request, he always put them first.
 Steven and Ellen often included his mother Reta, and his grandchildren 
in their adventures.&nbsp;&nbsp;Survivors include his wife Ellen, of the home; mother Reta Griffin of
 Phillipsburg, KS; son Duane A. Edington and wife Candis and their 
children:&nbsp; Matt and Kelsey Binney, Kira and Logan Mumby of Warrensburg, 
MO; a daughter Tanya M. Gottschalk and children:&nbsp; Karson, Gavin, and 
Easton Gottschalk of Logan, KS; brothers Douglas Gibson and wife Colleen
 of Greeneville, TN and Bob Gibson and wife Linda of Kensington, KS; a 
sister Debra Obermiller and husband Gary of Arapahoe, NE; and many&nbsp; 
loved nieces, nephew, and other extended family and friends, too many to
 list.Steven was preceded in death by his father Joseph, Granddaughter 
Naudya Jo Gottschalk, Ellen’s parents:&nbsp; Jim and Marie Ayers,&nbsp; 
Step-Fathers JC Daughtery and Don Griffin, Grandparents: Don and 
Gertrude Gibson, Grethel and Ivan Ladd, Sam and Hazel Douglass, Herb and
 Jewell StevensonThis prayer was posted on Snapchat by Grandson Gavin:Dear Lord,My Grandpa just entered heaven and our family was going through a lot
 in the last couple of weeks.&nbsp; When he was in the hospital, he kept 
going back and forth from doing good and not doing good.&nbsp; Lord, all I 
ask is for you to keep my family Safe.&nbsp; Lord, my Grandpa is going to be a
 handful but you can treat him as good as possible.Love,&nbsp; GavinSteven will always be remembered for his kind and gentle manner.&nbsp; He 
made friends wherever life led him.&nbsp; Steven loved his family and created
 many memories with them. He lived life to the fullest and was&nbsp;always 
the optimist. Shortly after losing Naudya, Steven and Ellen observed a 
beautiful sunrise.&nbsp; He commented “Oh look!&nbsp; Naudya is coloring the 
sky!”&nbsp; When we see a beautiful sunrise or sunset we can remember Steven 
with his ever present quirky smile, his mischievous twinkle in his eye, 
and hear him say “When you know, you know!”Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 28, 2022, at the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg with Pastor Becky Saddler 
officiating.&nbsp; The funeral services will be streamed live on the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.Mr. Gibson will lie in state from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday at the
 Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with the family receiving friends from 
6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. that evening for visitation.Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s 
Research Hospital or the Steven Gibson Memorial to be designated at a 
later date.

Steven Gibson

Jermain Tyrone Murray, age 45, of Goodland passed away Friday, 
January 21, 2022, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado.&nbsp;

Jermain was born March 24, 1976, to Julius Murray Sr. and Melva 
Prescod in the Republic of Panama.&nbsp; He grew up and went to school in 
Brooklyn, New York graduating from George Westinghouse High School in 
1996.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jermain accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was 
baptized at Resurrection Temple of Our Lord, Inc. in Brooklyn where he 
served as a choir member and usher. In 1996 he enlisted in the United 
States Marines and later served in the National Guard.&nbsp; In 2005 Jermain 
moved to Goodland and attended Northwest Kansas Technical College, 
taking collision repair and automotive technology.&nbsp; He worked as a 
Manager at McDonald’s for 17 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jermain enjoyed drawing, writing, 
music, racetrack driving, designing&nbsp;vinyl&nbsp;and spending time with his 
children, family and friends.&nbsp;

He is survived by his&nbsp;wife, Johana Eddleman; children, Keith and 
Lillie Adams of McCook, NE, Aiden Stewart, Abigail Eddleman, Lathen 
Murray, Jessylynn Murray, Kembreigh Murray and T.J. Eddleman of 
Goodland, KS; brother, Julius Murray, Jr. of Queens, NY; sisters, Carola
 Boza of Holley, NY, Katrina Murray and Tashana Bowen of Brooklyn, NY; 
aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends who will 
cherish his memory.

Memorials may be designated to Jermain Murray Memorial Fund and may 
be left at the service or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home,&nbsp;P.O. Box
 278, Goodland, Kansas 67735.&nbsp; Information and 
condolences&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Jermain-Murray">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Jermain Tyrone Murray, age 45, of Goodland passed away Friday, 
January 21, 2022, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado.&nbsp;Jermain was born March 24, 1976, to Julius Murray Sr. and Melva 
Prescod in the Republic of Panama.&nbsp; He grew up and went to school in 
Brooklyn, New York graduating from George Westinghouse High School in 
1996.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jermain accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was 
baptized at Resurrection Temple of Our Lord, Inc. in Brooklyn where he 
served as a choir member and usher. In 1996 he enlisted in the United 
States Marines and later served in the National Guard.&nbsp; In 2005 Jermain 
moved to Goodland and attended Northwest Kansas Technical College, 
taking collision repair and automotive technology.&nbsp; He worked as a 
Manager at McDonald’s for 17 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jermain enjoyed drawing, writing, 
music, racetrack driving, designing&nbsp;vinyl&nbsp;and spending time with his 
children, family and friends.&nbsp;He is survived by his&nbsp;wife, Johana Eddleman; children, Keith and 
Lillie Adams of McCook, NE, Aiden Stewart, Abigail Eddleman, Lathen 
Murray, Jessylynn Murray, Kembreigh Murray and T.J. Eddleman of 
Goodland, KS; brother, Julius Murray, Jr. of Queens, NY; sisters, Carola
 Boza of Holley, NY, Katrina Murray and Tashana Bowen of Brooklyn, NY; 
aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends who will 
cherish his memory.Memorials may be designated to Jermain Murray Memorial Fund and may 
be left at the service or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home,&nbsp;P.O. Box
 278, Goodland, Kansas 67735.&nbsp; Information and 
condolences&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.comClick <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Jermain-Murray">HERE</a> for service details.

Jermain Tyrone Murray

Charles Duane Spears was born July 14, 1934, to Dewey and Ella (Diers) 
Spears in rural Osborne County. He passed away on Sunday January 23, 
2022, at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital at the age of 87.
 Duane’s early childhood years were spent on the farm south of 
Hunter, Kansas. At the age of 12, the family then moved back to Osborne
 County settling in Kill Creek township where they continued to farm and
 ranch. Growing up on the farm, Duane developed a deep love and 
lifelong connection to the land and nature. Working beside his parents 
taught Duane the importance of responsibility, the circle of life, and a
 strong work ethic. 
 Duane’s early education was in various rural country schoolhouses 
until entering and graduating from Osborne High School in 1952. 
Participating in 4-H and showing livestock at the county fair was a big 
part of Duane’s life. It was at the Osborne County Fair he met a very 
special young lady – Millie Coop who became the love of his life. They 
were united in marriage at the Osborne United Methodist Church on April 
16, 1955, and shared 66 years of blessed marriage.
 The first two years of their marriage Duane and Mille were stationed
 at Fort Bliss Army Post, El Paso, Texas. At the end of Duane’s 
military service, they returned to Osborne County in Kill Creek township
 and began a lifetime partnership of farming and ranching. They were 
blessed with four boys Dennis, David, Douglas, and Doyle who worked 
beside them on the farm. 
 Planting and harvesting crops and feeding livestock brought him
 life-long enjoyment and satisfaction. Along with the farming operation
 Duane enjoyed selling farm supply equipment to area farmers and beyond.
 Duane possessed a talent for carrying on a conversation and never met a
 stranger. Duane and Millie enjoyed attending the Kansas State fair and
 having a booth for D and D Farm Supply where they made many friends 
over the years. For many years they were a part of The Rural Life 
group, comprised of area farm couples. Each month, they gathered in 
fellowship enjoying a meal and playing cards. 
 Four boys on a farm kept things interesting and busy with 4-H 
activities, farm chores, and school activities and sporting events. 
Duane experienced many proud moments over the years following the four 
boys and his grandchildren. At the same time countless life lessons 
were passed on to his children and grandchildren that will always be 
cherished. 
 Duane was a member of Kill Creek Presbyterian Church for many years 
until it’s closure. His reliance on his faith was apparent when 
trusting God’s direction on the day-to-day operation of the farm. 
 Duane is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Millie, and son Dennis Spears. 
 He is survived by sons David (Pam) Spears, Valley Center, Kan., Doug
 (Tammy) Spears and Doyle (Lisa) Spears, all of Osborne; 12 
grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Charles-Duane-Spears?obId=23815687#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Charles Duane Spears was born July 14, 1934, to Dewey and Ella (Diers) 
Spears in rural Osborne County. He passed away on Sunday January 23, 
2022, at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital at the age of 87.
 Duane’s early childhood years were spent on the farm south of 
Hunter, Kansas. At the age of 12, the family then moved back to Osborne
 County settling in Kill Creek township where they continued to farm and
 ranch. Growing up on the farm, Duane developed a deep love and 
lifelong connection to the land and nature. Working beside his parents 
taught Duane the importance of responsibility, the circle of life, and a
 strong work ethic. 
 Duane’s early education was in various rural country schoolhouses 
until entering and graduating from Osborne High School in 1952. 
Participating in 4-H and showing livestock at the county fair was a big 
part of Duane’s life. It was at the Osborne County Fair he met a very 
special young lady – Millie Coop who became the love of his life. They 
were united in marriage at the Osborne United Methodist Church on April 
16, 1955, and shared 66 years of blessed marriage.
 The first two years of their marriage Duane and Mille were stationed
 at Fort Bliss Army Post, El Paso, Texas. At the end of Duane’s 
military service, they returned to Osborne County in Kill Creek township
 and began a lifetime partnership of farming and ranching. They were 
blessed with four boys Dennis, David, Douglas, and Doyle who worked 
beside them on the farm. 
 Planting and harvesting crops and feeding livestock brought him
 life-long enjoyment and satisfaction. Along with the farming operation
 Duane enjoyed selling farm supply equipment to area farmers and beyond.
 Duane possessed a talent for carrying on a conversation and never met a
 stranger. Duane and Millie enjoyed attending the Kansas State fair and
 having a booth for D and D Farm Supply where they made many friends 
over the years. For many years they were a part of The Rural Life 
group, comprised of area farm couples. Each month, they gathered in 
fellowship enjoying a meal and playing cards. 
 Four boys on a farm kept things interesting and busy with 4-H 
activities, farm chores, and school activities and sporting events. 
Duane experienced many proud moments over the years following the four 
boys and his grandchildren. At the same time countless life lessons 
were passed on to his children and grandchildren that will always be 
cherished. 
 Duane was a member of Kill Creek Presbyterian Church for many years 
until it’s closure. His reliance on his faith was apparent when 
trusting God’s direction on the day-to-day operation of the farm. 
 Duane is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Millie, and son Dennis Spears. 
 He is survived by sons David (Pam) Spears, Valley Center, Kan., Doug
 (Tammy) Spears and Doyle (Lisa) Spears, all of Osborne; 12 
grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Charles-Duane-Spears?obId=23815687#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Charles Duane Spears

Kenneth Ray Krizek, 88, Jennings, passed away on January 24, 2022. 
 “Kenny” was born Kenneth Ray Krizek on August 30, 1933, in Dresden to 
father William Krizek and mother Olga Marie Heilman. He graduated 
Jennings High School in 1952 and obtained a Bachelors of Science degree 
in Agricultural Economics in 1957 from Kansas State University. Kenny 
started his lifelong career as a farmer-stockman in 1958. Kenneth 
served in the Army National Guard from 1957 – 1962 as an ammo storage 
specialist in the 110th ordinance Balillion in Norton. Then he also 
served in the US Army from 1960-1961 as a staff sergeant in Fort Riley, 
KS. Kenneth married Violet Day on February 19, 1965, in Manhattan, KS. 
 
 Kenny served as a community leader for the following organizations: 
 Decatur County Extension Board, Decatur County Soil Conservation Board,
 Oberlin Jaycee’s, Jennings PRIDE Committee, Big Timber Cemetery Board. 
 In addition, he held public office positions on the Jennings School 
Board (President) and Jennings Township (Treasurer), and Junior Chamber 
of Commerce (State Vice President). Furthermore, Kenneth was a 
Fraternal member of the following organizations: Jennings Post 351, 
Norton Eagles, McCook Elks.
 Survivors include wife, Violet Krizek of Jennings, KS; son, Theron 
Krizek and wife Jill of Olathe, KS; Angelia Smith and husband Jeff of 
Garfield, AR; four grandchildren: Logan Krizek, Kaedyn Krizek, Loren 
Smith and Leah Smith; and one great-grandchild Eloise. Kenneth was 
preceded in death by his parents William and Olga Krizek, infant son 
Dominic, brothers: Edgar Krizek and Lloyd Krizek, and sister Dorothy 
Leonard, and grandson Luke Smith.
 Visitation will be from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 27, 
2022, at Jennings United Methodist Church where family will receive 
friends. Graveside services will be 2:00 pm on Friday January 28, 2022 
at Big Timber Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Jennings United 
Methodist Church or Big Timber Cemetery. Condolences can be left at 
www.paulsfh.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Kenneth Ray Krizek, 88, Jennings, passed away on January 24, 2022. 
 “Kenny” was born Kenneth Ray Krizek on August 30, 1933, in Dresden to 
father William Krizek and mother Olga Marie Heilman. He graduated 
Jennings High School in 1952 and obtained a Bachelors of Science degree 
in Agricultural Economics in 1957 from Kansas State University. Kenny 
started his lifelong career as a farmer-stockman in 1958. Kenneth 
served in the Army National Guard from 1957 – 1962 as an ammo storage 
specialist in the 110th ordinance Balillion in Norton. Then he also 
served in the US Army from 1960-1961 as a staff sergeant in Fort Riley, 
KS. Kenneth married Violet Day on February 19, 1965, in Manhattan, KS. 
 
 Kenny served as a community leader for the following organizations: 
 Decatur County Extension Board, Decatur County Soil Conservation Board,
 Oberlin Jaycee’s, Jennings PRIDE Committee, Big Timber Cemetery Board. 
 In addition, he held public office positions on the Jennings School 
Board (President) and Jennings Township (Treasurer), and Junior Chamber 
of Commerce (State Vice President). Furthermore, Kenneth was a 
Fraternal member of the following organizations: Jennings Post 351, 
Norton Eagles, McCook Elks.
 Survivors include wife, Violet Krizek of Jennings, KS; son, Theron 
Krizek and wife Jill of Olathe, KS; Angelia Smith and husband Jeff of 
Garfield, AR; four grandchildren: Logan Krizek, Kaedyn Krizek, Loren 
Smith and Leah Smith; and one great-grandchild Eloise. Kenneth was 
preceded in death by his parents William and Olga Krizek, infant son 
Dominic, brothers: Edgar Krizek and Lloyd Krizek, and sister Dorothy 
Leonard, and grandson Luke Smith.
 Visitation will be from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 27, 
2022, at Jennings United Methodist Church where family will receive 
friends. Graveside services will be 2:00 pm on Friday January 28, 2022 
at Big Timber Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Jennings United 
Methodist Church or Big Timber Cemetery. Condolences can be left at 
www.paulsfh.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Kenneth Ray Krizek

Billie Jean Beck, 77, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas

Billie was born on November 25, 1944, in Russell, Kansas, the 
daughter of Marvin and Mary Ann (Evans) Zimmerman.&nbsp; She grew up in 
Russell and attended Russell Public Schools.&nbsp; She was married to Kenneth
 Mitchell in 1961, and from this union they were blessed with a daughter
 Tammy, but their marriage ended in divorce.&nbsp; She was married to Bruce 
Cleavenger in 1966, and from this union they were blessed with a son 
Joel and daughter Janet, but their marriage also ended in divorce.&nbsp; She 
was married to Bob Tyler in 1981 but their marriage also ended in 
divorce.&nbsp; Billie found love a final time and was united in marriage to 
Rodger Beck in 2003, unfortunately he preceded her in death on March 01,
 2017.&nbsp; Billie worked as a dispatcher and court clerk for the Russell 
City Police Department for 21 years.&nbsp; She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, 
crocheting pot holders, playing Mahjong and following Facebook.&nbsp; Most of
 all she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her kids and 
grandkids.

Surviving family include her daughter Tammy Morris and husband Ray of
 Russell, Kansas; sons Joel Cleavenger of Salina, Kansas and Les Javens 
of Russell, Kansas; Brothers Dennis Zimmerman and wife Myrlene of Bella 
Vista, Arkansas; sister Deborah Zimmerman of Salina, Kansas and numerous
 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Janet Daniels, husband Rodger Beck and step father Ronald Dean Headley.

Cremation has been selected by the family.&nbsp; A memorial service will 
be held at a later date.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, 
Kansas is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Billie Jean Beck, 77, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, KansasBillie was born on November 25, 1944, in Russell, Kansas, the 
daughter of Marvin and Mary Ann (Evans) Zimmerman.&nbsp; She grew up in 
Russell and attended Russell Public Schools.&nbsp; She was married to Kenneth
 Mitchell in 1961, and from this union they were blessed with a daughter
 Tammy, but their marriage ended in divorce.&nbsp; She was married to Bruce 
Cleavenger in 1966, and from this union they were blessed with a son 
Joel and daughter Janet, but their marriage also ended in divorce.&nbsp; She 
was married to Bob Tyler in 1981 but their marriage also ended in 
divorce.&nbsp; Billie found love a final time and was united in marriage to 
Rodger Beck in 2003, unfortunately he preceded her in death on March 01,
 2017.&nbsp; Billie worked as a dispatcher and court clerk for the Russell 
City Police Department for 21 years.&nbsp; She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, 
crocheting pot holders, playing Mahjong and following Facebook.&nbsp; Most of
 all she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her kids and 
grandkids.Surviving family include her daughter Tammy Morris and husband Ray of
 Russell, Kansas; sons Joel Cleavenger of Salina, Kansas and Les Javens 
of Russell, Kansas; Brothers Dennis Zimmerman and wife Myrlene of Bella 
Vista, Arkansas; sister Deborah Zimmerman of Salina, Kansas and numerous
 grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Janet Daniels, husband Rodger Beck and step father Ronald Dean Headley.Cremation has been selected by the family.&nbsp; A memorial service will 
be held at a later date.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, 
Kansas is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Billie Jean Beck

Michelle Critchfield was born August 29, 1963, to Joyce McDowell Ober. 
She was the youngest of three, following Sandra (1946) and Micheal 
(1951-1983). Joyce married Charles T. Graham, a civil engineer and this 
new little family began to travel the world, calling Abqaiq, Saudi 
Arabia, Yuso, South Korea, Pazanan and Tehran, Iran, Bramenhaven, 
Germany and Cardon, Venezuela their home. Due to the extensive travel 
from job site to job site, Michelle was sent to Saint Catherine’s 
Boarding School in Bramley, United Kingdom from 1976-1980. She was the 
only American in the all girls Church of England School built in 1885. 
She completed Cambridge board O level exams. 
 From 1980 to 1985, she attended FHSU in Hays, Kansas, and received 
her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. She met Wade Critchfield at 
the stable, where they both kept their horses in the spring of 1983. 
They were married October 15, 1983. The loves of her life were her two 
children Hylan Koby, born December 14, 1988, and Bryce Kannen, born 
March 19, 1993. 
 Michelle stayed busy with many jobs: inventory clerk, stable hand, 
vet tech, sales assistant, housekeeper, residential painter, dispatch 
for Superior Mobile Homes, florist, wife, mother, grandmother, and 
caregiver. 
 On April 17, 2011, Michelle was baptized as one of Jehovah's 
Witnesses and wondered why she wasted so much time before dedicating her
 life to Jehovah God, as he had blessed her with so much peace and 
happiness. She felt blessed to have a wonderful daughter-in-law when 
Hylan married Samantha Cano in 2009. Further blessings came with the 
birth of Kael and Kaden, who she loved dearly. Michelle was blessed with
 the help and moral support of Bryce. She had a beautiful smile on her 
face while holding her newest grandson Kasyn, born December of 2021, the
 son of Bryce Critchfield and Kaci Davignon. She loved Jehovah, His 
organization, creation, her husband, family, friends, traveling, 
learning new things, horses, and organizing events. Everyone knew who to
 ask for the best party ideas. She succumbed to the wretched illness of 
cancer on January 24, 2022. With joy, she looked with eyes of faith to 
the time when she is resurrected back here on paradise earth. May she 
rest in peace.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643216555934.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Michelle Critchfield was born August 29, 1963, to Joyce McDowell Ober. 
She was the youngest of three, following Sandra (1946) and Micheal 
(1951-1983). Joyce married Charles T. Graham, a civil engineer and this 
new little family began to travel the world, calling Abqaiq, Saudi 
Arabia, Yuso, South Korea, Pazanan and Tehran, Iran, Bramenhaven, 
Germany and Cardon, Venezuela their home. Due to the extensive travel 
from job site to job site, Michelle was sent to Saint Catherine’s 
Boarding School in Bramley, United Kingdom from 1976-1980. She was the 
only American in the all girls Church of England School built in 1885. 
She completed Cambridge board O level exams. 
 From 1980 to 1985, she attended FHSU in Hays, Kansas, and received 
her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. She met Wade Critchfield at 
the stable, where they both kept their horses in the spring of 1983. 
They were married October 15, 1983. The loves of her life were her two 
children Hylan Koby, born December 14, 1988, and Bryce Kannen, born 
March 19, 1993. 
 Michelle stayed busy with many jobs: inventory clerk, stable hand, 
vet tech, sales assistant, housekeeper, residential painter, dispatch 
for Superior Mobile Homes, florist, wife, mother, grandmother, and 
caregiver. 
 On April 17, 2011, Michelle was baptized as one of Jehovah's 
Witnesses and wondered why she wasted so much time before dedicating her
 life to Jehovah God, as he had blessed her with so much peace and 
happiness. She felt blessed to have a wonderful daughter-in-law when 
Hylan married Samantha Cano in 2009. Further blessings came with the 
birth of Kael and Kaden, who she loved dearly. Michelle was blessed with
 the help and moral support of Bryce. She had a beautiful smile on her 
face while holding her newest grandson Kasyn, born December of 2021, the
 son of Bryce Critchfield and Kaci Davignon. She loved Jehovah, His 
organization, creation, her husband, family, friends, traveling, 
learning new things, horses, and organizing events. Everyone knew who to
 ask for the best party ideas. She succumbed to the wretched illness of 
cancer on January 24, 2022. With joy, she looked with eyes of faith to 
the time when she is resurrected back here on paradise earth. May she 
rest in peace.

Michelle Critchfield

Carol B. Eddy, age 92 of Hays, Kansas died Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at her home.

Services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or 
can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Carol B. Eddy, age 92 of Hays, Kansas died Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at her home.Services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or 
can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Carol B. (Bates) Eddy

Wanda Geraldine “Jerry” Elliott, age 97, passed away on
 January 22, 2022, at Overland Park Regional Medical. She was born in 
rural Deepwater, Missouri, on July 20, 1924, to Robert John and Iva May 
(Dodson) Kalberloh. Jerry spent her youth growing up on a farm north of 
Lowry City, Missouri. While there, she attended Valley Center Grade 
School, Lowry City High School and was a member of German Valley Church.
 
Jerry left home as a young woman to live in Colorado Springs, Colorado,&nbsp; and Hays, Kansas. But, home and family was never far from her heart and 
she returned to Lowry City where she met the love of her life, Ohmer 
“Kenneth” Elliott, in Clinton, Missouri. A World War II veteran, he had 
just returned from serving in the Asiatic Theater in the Pacific. They 
were wed Oct. 3, 1947, in Kansas City. 
Because of her husband’s service to the country, Jerry would work 
tirelessly supporting veterans’ causes. She held numerous positions in 
the American Legion Auxiliary, including Treasurer and Sergeant of Arms 
as a Fifth District member—often traveling and participating in state 
conventions. Jerry also volunteered her time for Forty and Eight. She 
was a 64-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary and was affiliated
 with Unit 21. 
Because of her husband’s decorated military career and the fact that he 
had been wounded during the war, Jerry would also give time and support 
to the DAV. The pair would travel extensively alongside the men Kenneth 
once served with in WWII. It was also quite common to find Jerry handing
 out the signature red poppies that help to assist veterans from war. 
Jerry was employed as an order puller for Sears and Roebuck. Then, Jerry
 and Kenneth, along with the help of a business partner, launched 
Kenwood Kitchens on Wornall. The pair made the perfect team—Kenneth with
 his superior carpenter and cabinetmaking skills and Jerry with her 
excellent organizational, accounting, and clerical skills. Kenwood 
Kitchens became a prominent business in the Kansas City area during the 
1970s and early '80s. 
The couple was blessed with a son on July 14, 1970. John Kevin Elliott, 
named for his grandfather, brought Jerry one of her greatest joys in 
life to become a mother. She immersed herself in his educational, 
sporting and school activities. To her, the role of mother was her most 
important. She became a member of Blue Ridge United Methodist Church, 
alongside her husband and son. 
Her broad smile, loyalty to her family and laughter will be sorely 
missed by her family. She leaves behind a son, John Kevin Elliott, of 
the home. She is also survived by her sister, Norma Lee Davis, of 
Raytown, Missouri; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Mahan, of Clinton, Missouri; a
 nephew, Robert (Teresa) Garrison of Little Rock, Arkansas; a niece, 
Diana Davis Wright, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, and several cousins, great 
nephews and great nieces. 
Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. on Monday, January 31, at Speaks 
Suburban Chapel, 18020 East 39th Street South, Independence, Missouri. 
The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. Burial will at Oak Ridge 
Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you donate to 
the Veterans organization of your choice or the Wounded Warrior Project 
(support.woundedwarriorproject.org)
 
 
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643210962128.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Wanda Geraldine “Jerry” Elliott, age 97, passed away on
 January 22, 2022, at Overland Park Regional Medical. She was born in 
rural Deepwater, Missouri, on July 20, 1924, to Robert John and Iva May 
(Dodson) Kalberloh. Jerry spent her youth growing up on a farm north of 
Lowry City, Missouri. While there, she attended Valley Center Grade 
School, Lowry City High School and was a member of German Valley Church.
 
Jerry left home as a young woman to live in Colorado Springs, Colorado,&nbsp; and Hays, Kansas. But, home and family was never far from her heart and 
she returned to Lowry City where she met the love of her life, Ohmer 
“Kenneth” Elliott, in Clinton, Missouri. A World War II veteran, he had 
just returned from serving in the Asiatic Theater in the Pacific. They 
were wed Oct. 3, 1947, in Kansas City. 
Because of her husband’s service to the country, Jerry would work 
tirelessly supporting veterans’ causes. She held numerous positions in 
the American Legion Auxiliary, including Treasurer and Sergeant of Arms 
as a Fifth District member—often traveling and participating in state 
conventions. Jerry also volunteered her time for Forty and Eight. She 
was a 64-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary and was affiliated
 with Unit 21. 
Because of her husband’s decorated military career and the fact that he 
had been wounded during the war, Jerry would also give time and support 
to the DAV. The pair would travel extensively alongside the men Kenneth 
once served with in WWII. It was also quite common to find Jerry handing
 out the signature red poppies that help to assist veterans from war. 
Jerry was employed as an order puller for Sears and Roebuck. Then, Jerry
 and Kenneth, along with the help of a business partner, launched 
Kenwood Kitchens on Wornall. The pair made the perfect team—Kenneth with
 his superior carpenter and cabinetmaking skills and Jerry with her 
excellent organizational, accounting, and clerical skills. Kenwood 
Kitchens became a prominent business in the Kansas City area during the 
1970s and early '80s. 
The couple was blessed with a son on July 14, 1970. John Kevin Elliott, 
named for his grandfather, brought Jerry one of her greatest joys in 
life to become a mother. She immersed herself in his educational, 
sporting and school activities. To her, the role of mother was her most 
important. She became a member of Blue Ridge United Methodist Church, 
alongside her husband and son. 
Her broad smile, loyalty to her family and laughter will be sorely 
missed by her family. She leaves behind a son, John Kevin Elliott, of 
the home. She is also survived by her sister, Norma Lee Davis, of 
Raytown, Missouri; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Mahan, of Clinton, Missouri; a
 nephew, Robert (Teresa) Garrison of Little Rock, Arkansas; a niece, 
Diana Davis Wright, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, and several cousins, great 
nephews and great nieces. 
Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. on Monday, January 31, at Speaks 
Suburban Chapel, 18020 East 39th Street South, Independence, Missouri. 
The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. Burial will at Oak Ridge 
Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you donate to 
the Veterans organization of your choice or the Wounded Warrior Project 
(support.woundedwarriorproject.org)
 
 
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Wanda Geraldine 'Jerry' Elliott

Twila L. O’Brien, age 92 years, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away on
 Wednesday evening, January 19, 2022, at Azria Health – Great Bend.&nbsp; 
Twila was born on April 17, 1929, in rural Cheyenne County, Kansas to 
Walter Albert and Ella Faye (Miller) Baney.&nbsp; She graduated from 
Benkelman High School Class of 1947 at Benkelman, Nebraska and was 
united in marriage to Daniel Dennis O’Brien on February 21, 1950, at 
Benkelman, Nebraska.&nbsp; In addition to being a homemaker, Twila loved 
education, and was a teacher of Business, Realtor, Appraiser, Legal 
Secretary, and also was a House Director for Fraternities and 
Sororities.&nbsp; She also loved to travel.&nbsp; Twila was of the Catholic faith,
 and longtime member of both St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and St. 
Patrick Catholic Church at Prince of Peace Parish in Great Bend, Kansas,
 and was Past President of the St. Rose Altar Society.&nbsp;

Twila is survived by three sons:&nbsp; Terence (&amp; Patricia) O’Brien of
 Basehor, Kansas, Kevin (&amp; Stephanie) O’Brien of Cheney, Kansas and 
Aaron O’Brien of Wichita, Kansas; one daughter, Marla Anne (&amp; 
Dennis) Habiger of Ellinwood, Kansas; seven grandsons:&nbsp; Shawn, Daniel, 
Matthew, Patrick and Shane O’Brien, and Jason and Joshua Habiger; eight 
great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by 
her parents; her husband Daniel D. O’Brien on January 22, 1979; two 
brothers: Donald and Robert Baney; and two sisters: Jane Michaelson and 
Idalene Fink.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, 
January 22, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas 
with Father Terrance Klein officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Great 
Bend Cemetery at Great Bend.&nbsp; Twila’s wishes were that there be no 
public viewing.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to Kindred Hospice at 
Hutchinson, Kansas, or the Dominican Sisters of Peace at Great Bend, 
Kansas.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Twila L. O’Brien, age 92 years, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away on
 Wednesday evening, January 19, 2022, at Azria Health – Great Bend.&nbsp; 
Twila was born on April 17, 1929, in rural Cheyenne County, Kansas to 
Walter Albert and Ella Faye (Miller) Baney.&nbsp; She graduated from 
Benkelman High School Class of 1947 at Benkelman, Nebraska and was 
united in marriage to Daniel Dennis O’Brien on February 21, 1950, at 
Benkelman, Nebraska.&nbsp; In addition to being a homemaker, Twila loved 
education, and was a teacher of Business, Realtor, Appraiser, Legal 
Secretary, and also was a House Director for Fraternities and 
Sororities.&nbsp; She also loved to travel.&nbsp; Twila was of the Catholic faith,
 and longtime member of both St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and St. 
Patrick Catholic Church at Prince of Peace Parish in Great Bend, Kansas,
 and was Past President of the St. Rose Altar Society.&nbsp;Twila is survived by three sons:&nbsp; Terence (&amp; Patricia) O’Brien of
 Basehor, Kansas, Kevin (&amp; Stephanie) O’Brien of Cheney, Kansas and 
Aaron O’Brien of Wichita, Kansas; one daughter, Marla Anne (&amp; 
Dennis) Habiger of Ellinwood, Kansas; seven grandsons:&nbsp; Shawn, Daniel, 
Matthew, Patrick and Shane O’Brien, and Jason and Joshua Habiger; eight 
great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by 
her parents; her husband Daniel D. O’Brien on January 22, 1979; two 
brothers: Donald and Robert Baney; and two sisters: Jane Michaelson and 
Idalene Fink.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, 
January 22, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas 
with Father Terrance Klein officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Great 
Bend Cemetery at Great Bend.&nbsp; Twila’s wishes were that there be no 
public viewing.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Kindred Hospice at 
Hutchinson, Kansas, or the Dominican Sisters of Peace at Great Bend, 
Kansas.

Twila Leoria O'Brien

Lifelong resident of Goodland Peggy Joyce Daniels, age 90, passed 
away Friday, January 21, 2022, at Goodland Regional Medical Center.&nbsp;

Joyce was born January 25, 1931, to Harry M. and Dora Dell (Carter) 
Long in Goodland.&nbsp; She grew up and went to school in Goodland and 
graduated from Sherman County High School in 1949.&nbsp; On July 30, 1950,&nbsp; Joyce married James L. Daniels.&nbsp; Joyce enjoyed raising her four children
 and their families, keeping abreast of their lives and activities.&nbsp; She
 worked at the Goodland Greenhouse doing floral design and owner of 
Pleasures &amp; Treasures for 10 years, teaching knitting, quilting and 
needle crafts.&nbsp; Through the years she did many clothing alterations and 
sewing for others.&nbsp;

She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Rebecca (Becky) Tillis; and sister, Joan.

Joyce is survived by her husband, James; daughter, Lynn (Rob) Jacobs 
of Wichita, KS; sons, David (Judy) of Goodland and Jeff (Judi) of 
Overland Park, KS; 7 grandchildren and 19 greatgrandchildren; and many 
more families and friends.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Joyce Daniels 
Memorial Fund to go towards a bench at the new Topside Manor and may be 
left at the service or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 
278, Goodland, Kansas 67735.&nbsp; Information and condolences&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643207154914.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Lifelong resident of Goodland Peggy Joyce Daniels, age 90, passed 
away Friday, January 21, 2022, at Goodland Regional Medical Center.&nbsp;Joyce was born January 25, 1931, to Harry M. and Dora Dell (Carter) 
Long in Goodland.&nbsp; She grew up and went to school in Goodland and 
graduated from Sherman County High School in 1949.&nbsp; On July 30, 1950,&nbsp; Joyce married James L. Daniels.&nbsp; Joyce enjoyed raising her four children
 and their families, keeping abreast of their lives and activities.&nbsp; She
 worked at the Goodland Greenhouse doing floral design and owner of 
Pleasures &amp; Treasures for 10 years, teaching knitting, quilting and 
needle crafts.&nbsp; Through the years she did many clothing alterations and 
sewing for others.&nbsp;She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Rebecca (Becky) Tillis; and sister, Joan.Joyce is survived by her husband, James; daughter, Lynn (Rob) Jacobs 
of Wichita, KS; sons, David (Judy) of Goodland and Jeff (Judi) of 
Overland Park, KS; 7 grandchildren and 19 greatgrandchildren; and many 
more families and friends.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Joyce Daniels 
Memorial Fund to go towards a bench at the new Topside Manor and may be 
left at the service or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 
278, Goodland, Kansas 67735.&nbsp; Information and condolences&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

Peggy Joyce Daniels

Wilbur Raymond Root, 91, passed away on January 25, 2022, at his home
 in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on September 5, 1930, at Great Bend,
 Kansas, to Isaac William &amp; Ethel Lillian (Booze) Root. Wilbur 
married Betty Polsfut on May 22, 1981, at Great Bend, KS.&nbsp; He was 
previously married to Donna Ruggles.

Wilbur graduated from Great Bend High School Class of 1949, moving to
 Dallas, Iowa after working at Highland Poultry Farm. He joined the Navy
 in 1951 as a Petty Officer until November 1954. Under Chief Clarence 
Meyers, Wilbur joined the Great Bend Fire Department in 1955 with the 
role of secretary and fire prevention leader. He retired from the GBFD 
as a captain in 1995 but continued working at UMB Bank (8 years), BMI 
Insurance (1 year), Wal-Mart (1 year), and Western Truck and Equipment 
(10 years). Once he was fully retired, he could further enjoy his 
hobbies of playing bingo and being a sports fan.

Wilbur is survived by his wife of the home; two sons, Alan (Cindy) 
Root of Chase, Kansas and Brian (Terri) Root of Wichita, Kansas; one 
daughter Leslie (Gary) Mechtley of Emporia, Kansas; two stepchildren, 
Dan Brewer of Bainbridge Island, Washington, Candace (Tim) Juarez of 
Denver, Colorado; eight grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and two 
great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; three 
brothers, Clyde Sharon, Marion, and David; four sisters, Olive Haldman, 
Rosalie Cross, Eva Mae Skinner, Emma Hartness; and one stepson, David 
Brewer.

Visitation will take place from Noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 
27, 2022, with family receiving friends from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Bryant 
Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 11:30 a.m. Friday, 
January 28, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Tim Singleton 
presiding. Funeral honors will be presented by the Great Bend Fire 
Department. Interment will follow with a starting time of 1:30 p.m. at 
Ellsworth Cemetery in Ellsworth, Kansas. Graveside honors will be 
presented by the United State Navy Honor Guard. 

Memorials can be made to
 the Great Bend Fire Department Social and Charity Fund of VFW Post 
3111, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643207034207.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Wilbur Raymond Root, 91, passed away on January 25, 2022, at his home
 in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on September 5, 1930, at Great Bend,
 Kansas, to Isaac William &amp; Ethel Lillian (Booze) Root. Wilbur 
married Betty Polsfut on May 22, 1981, at Great Bend, KS.&nbsp; He was 
previously married to Donna Ruggles.Wilbur graduated from Great Bend High School Class of 1949, moving to
 Dallas, Iowa after working at Highland Poultry Farm. He joined the Navy
 in 1951 as a Petty Officer until November 1954. Under Chief Clarence 
Meyers, Wilbur joined the Great Bend Fire Department in 1955 with the 
role of secretary and fire prevention leader. He retired from the GBFD 
as a captain in 1995 but continued working at UMB Bank (8 years), BMI 
Insurance (1 year), Wal-Mart (1 year), and Western Truck and Equipment 
(10 years). Once he was fully retired, he could further enjoy his 
hobbies of playing bingo and being a sports fan.Wilbur is survived by his wife of the home; two sons, Alan (Cindy) 
Root of Chase, Kansas and Brian (Terri) Root of Wichita, Kansas; one 
daughter Leslie (Gary) Mechtley of Emporia, Kansas; two stepchildren, 
Dan Brewer of Bainbridge Island, Washington, Candace (Tim) Juarez of 
Denver, Colorado; eight grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and two 
great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; three 
brothers, Clyde Sharon, Marion, and David; four sisters, Olive Haldman, 
Rosalie Cross, Eva Mae Skinner, Emma Hartness; and one stepson, David 
Brewer.Visitation will take place from Noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 
27, 2022, with family receiving friends from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Bryant 
Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 11:30 a.m. Friday, 
January 28, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Tim Singleton 
presiding. Funeral honors will be presented by the Great Bend Fire 
Department. Interment will follow with a starting time of 1:30 p.m. at 
Ellsworth Cemetery in Ellsworth, Kansas. Graveside honors will be 
presented by the United State Navy Honor Guard. Memorials can be made to
 the Great Bend Fire Department Social and Charity Fund of VFW Post 
3111, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Wilbur Raymond Root

Robert L. “Bob” Bates, of Lincoln, Kansas, 96, passed away on the morning of January 25, 2022.
 Bob was born near Lucas, Kansas, on June 15, 1925, to Wallace and 
Clara (Barton) Bates. He was one of five children. His siblings were 
Thelma, Jesse, Harry, and Loretta. Thelma passed away at the age of 11
 on January 6, 1926.
 Bob attended and graduated from Lucas High School, a member of the 
class of 1943. He was a World War II Army veteran and lived in Lucas, 
Kansas until his health started to fail him a few years ago.
 He is survived by his nephew, Steve Bates of Overland Park, Kansas, 
many friends in Lucas, Kansas, and a special friend, Teresa Erbert, who 
looked in on him.
 Burial will be at Delhi Cemetery at a later date.

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 </figure>Robert L. “Bob” Bates, of Lincoln, Kansas, 96, passed away on the morning of January 25, 2022.
 Bob was born near Lucas, Kansas, on June 15, 1925, to Wallace and 
Clara (Barton) Bates. He was one of five children. His siblings were 
Thelma, Jesse, Harry, and Loretta. Thelma passed away at the age of 11
 on January 6, 1926.
 Bob attended and graduated from Lucas High School, a member of the 
class of 1943. He was a World War II Army veteran and lived in Lucas, 
Kansas until his health started to fail him a few years ago.
 He is survived by his nephew, Steve Bates of Overland Park, Kansas, 
many friends in Lucas, Kansas, and a special friend, Teresa Erbert, who 
looked in on him.
 Burial will be at Delhi Cemetery at a later date.

Robert L. 'Bob' Bates

November 30, 1939 ~ January 25, 2022

November 30, 1939 ~ January 25, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Ardith Mae (Barnes) Chadwick

Sandra "Sandi" Norton, 70, passed away peacefully after a short 
battle with cancer on January 24, 2022, at Minneola Hospital in Minneola,
 Kansas. She was born on March 1, 1951, at Maquoketa, Iowa, the daughter 
of Maurice Moore Jr. and Mable (Goerke).

She married Robert Edger on July 12, 1969. They later divorced and he
 preceded her in death on August 5, 2000. Sandi then married Norman 
“Whitey” Norton on February 14, 1998, in Dodge City, he preceded her in 
death on December 20, 2018. Sandi worked for the Dodge City Police 
Department, Kansas Soldiers Home, Rhoads Construction and Dillon’s 
before retiring. She loved spending time with her family especially her 
grandchildren and great grandchild in her spare time. Sandi always 
looked forward to Tuesday night ladies bowling league as well as 
Thursday morning ladies bowling league.

She was a member of the First Christian Church, American Legion, Howard Gotschall V.F.W. Post #1714 all of Dodge City.

She is survived&nbsp; by her daughter Wendy Barnett and husband Jason of 
Dodge City; son Scott Edger and finacee Chloe Wurst of Manhattan, 
Kansas; two brothers Stuart Moore and wife Melissa of Hugoton and 
Spencer Moore and wife Mariah of Great Bend. She is also survived by 
seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson Michael.

Memorial service will be held at First Christian Church on Saturday 
January 29, 2022, at 11:00 AM with Dusty Cookson and David Barber 
presiding. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. 

In 
lieu of flowers, Mrs. Norton’s family would prefer memorials to the 
Wounded Warrior Project in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and 
memories may be shared in the online guest book at 
www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Sandra "Sandi" Norton, 70, passed away peacefully after a short 
battle with cancer on January 24, 2022, at Minneola Hospital in Minneola,
 Kansas. She was born on March 1, 1951, at Maquoketa, Iowa, the daughter 
of Maurice Moore Jr. and Mable (Goerke).She married Robert Edger on July 12, 1969. They later divorced and he
 preceded her in death on August 5, 2000. Sandi then married Norman 
“Whitey” Norton on February 14, 1998, in Dodge City, he preceded her in 
death on December 20, 2018. Sandi worked for the Dodge City Police 
Department, Kansas Soldiers Home, Rhoads Construction and Dillon’s 
before retiring. She loved spending time with her family especially her 
grandchildren and great grandchild in her spare time. Sandi always 
looked forward to Tuesday night ladies bowling league as well as 
Thursday morning ladies bowling league.She was a member of the First Christian Church, American Legion, Howard Gotschall V.F.W. Post #1714 all of Dodge City.She is survived&nbsp; by her daughter Wendy Barnett and husband Jason of 
Dodge City; son Scott Edger and finacee Chloe Wurst of Manhattan, 
Kansas; two brothers Stuart Moore and wife Melissa of Hugoton and 
Spencer Moore and wife Mariah of Great Bend. She is also survived by 
seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson Michael.Memorial service will be held at First Christian Church on Saturday 
January 29, 2022, at 11:00 AM with Dusty Cookson and David Barber 
presiding. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. In 
lieu of flowers, Mrs. Norton’s family would prefer memorials to the 
Wounded Warrior Project in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and 
memories may be shared in the online guest book at 
www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

Sandra 'Sandi' Norton

May 26, 1939
 -
 January 22, 2022

An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

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

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 </figure>May 26, 1939
 -
 January 22, 2022An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/John-Myron-Cole?obId=23803827#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

John Myron Cole

Live beneath your means. Return everything in better condition than it was when you borrowed it. Do charity for charity’s sake. Listen more. Talk less. Be kind to people. Be kind especially to unkind people. Be humble. Learn from the past. Plan for the future. LIVE in the present. Don’t sweat the small stuff. It’s all small stuff.

These are just a few of the lessons our beloved mother, Charlotte Linsner instilled in us.

She truly made the world a better place and we are all poorer without her.

Charlotte passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, January 23, 
2022. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
 And she was also everyone’s mother. Everyone knew her as “momma 
Linsner” and she was cherished beyond words.

She suffered from some health issues, but she never complained and never stopped giving the best hugs, and the best advice.

She was born on September 9, 1947, in Dallas, TX at St. Paul’s 
Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Larry Linsner, her two 
brothers Robert and Thomas Kuhn, her four children, Bruce Linsner, Lynn 
DiPlacito, Brian Linsner, LeAnn Pidcock, her five grandchildren, Kaycie 
Naglowsky, Chaelyn Hamann, Christian Flanders, Chelsey DiPlacito, and 
Dylan Pidcock, also one great-grandchild, Aerick Naglowsky. She was 
preceded in death by her sister Darlene Loomis, her brother Rick Loftis,
 and her mother Ruth Kuhn.

Charlotte selflessly and tirelessly worked as an advocate for victims
 of domestic violence in Northwest Kansas for over 30 years. She was 
publicly recognized by the Attorney General of Kansas on April 3, 2013. 
She was also publicly honored by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran for her 
efforts to improve the lives of women throughout the State. She was 
loved by all who knew her. We will miss her strength, her spirit, and 
most of all her infectious laughter. She taught us all to smile through 
the heartache and laugh through the tears. We will do our best to live 
up to her advice and her beautiful, kind example. And mom, please know 
we “love you more!”

A Rosary and Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11 a.m., 
Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Father
 Stephan Dabanka presiding.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at St. John Catholic 
Cemetery, Hoisington.&nbsp;

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643142811456.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Live beneath your means. Return everything in better condition than it was when you borrowed it. Do charity for charity’s sake. Listen more. Talk less. Be kind to people. Be kind especially to unkind people. Be humble. Learn from the past. Plan for the future. LIVE in the present. Don’t sweat the small stuff. It’s all small stuff.These are just a few of the lessons our beloved mother, Charlotte Linsner instilled in us.She truly made the world a better place and we are all poorer without her.Charlotte passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, January 23, 
2022. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
 And she was also everyone’s mother. Everyone knew her as “momma 
Linsner” and she was cherished beyond words.She suffered from some health issues, but she never complained and never stopped giving the best hugs, and the best advice.She was born on September 9, 1947, in Dallas, TX at St. Paul’s 
Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Larry Linsner, her two 
brothers Robert and Thomas Kuhn, her four children, Bruce Linsner, Lynn 
DiPlacito, Brian Linsner, LeAnn Pidcock, her five grandchildren, Kaycie 
Naglowsky, Chaelyn Hamann, Christian Flanders, Chelsey DiPlacito, and 
Dylan Pidcock, also one great-grandchild, Aerick Naglowsky. She was 
preceded in death by her sister Darlene Loomis, her brother Rick Loftis,
 and her mother Ruth Kuhn.Charlotte selflessly and tirelessly worked as an advocate for victims
 of domestic violence in Northwest Kansas for over 30 years. She was 
publicly recognized by the Attorney General of Kansas on April 3, 2013. 
She was also publicly honored by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran for her 
efforts to improve the lives of women throughout the State. She was 
loved by all who knew her. We will miss her strength, her spirit, and 
most of all her infectious laughter. She taught us all to smile through 
the heartache and laugh through the tears. We will do our best to live 
up to her advice and her beautiful, kind example. And mom, please know 
we “love you more!”A Rosary and Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11 a.m., 
Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Father
 Stephan Dabanka presiding.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at St. John Catholic 
Cemetery, Hoisington.&nbsp;Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Charlotte Linsner

Betty Jean Emberton, age 99, died January 17, 2022, in Oro Valley, 
Arizona. She was born, June 13, 1922, in Elkhart, Kansas, the daughter 
of John Everett and Helen (Haines) McCormick. 
Betty Jean’s family moved to Scott City, Kansas, just before Betty 
Jean’s freshman year. She was an award-winning Bassoonist in the high 
school music department and concert band. In her junior year, her 
family moved to Hotchkiss, Colorado. After graduation, she attended 
Western State College. After World War II, she returned to Western 
State College and graduated with a degree in Elementary Education and a 
minor in Music. She taught grade school in Grand Junction, Colorado, 
and also played the Bassoon in the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra. 
After two years, Betty Jean returned to Elkhart and took a teaching job 
at Elkhart Elementary School. Betty Jean married Ted Emberton. They 
later moved to Hugoton and she began her 50 years teaching first grade; 
sharing her kindness with many young lives. Betty Jean was awarded the 
Kansas Teachers Hall of Fame honor; Hugoton’s Woman of the Year; was 
instrumental in establishing the Hugoton PEO chapter and was their first
 president. She was dedicated to Hugoton Baptist Church and was their 
organist for 50 years. Betty Jean had the opportunity to travel to 
Europe on several occasions, and visit her sister and her husband in 
southern California. At 92, Betty Jean relocated to an assisted and 
independent living facility in Tucson, Arizona, to be near her niece Von
 Ceil and her husband Jim. 
She is survived by her sister, Barbara Lou Johnson of Yucaipa, 
California; nieces, Monzell Emberton McFaddin of San Ramon, California, 
Von Ceil Emberton Bleese and husband Jim of Tucson, Arizona, Michelle 
Emberton Dorsey of Douglas, Wyoming, and Susan Mitchell and husband Tony
 of Lawrence, Kansas; and many friends. 
Betty Jean was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Ted in the spring of 1978. 
Graveside service will be at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 
the Elkhart Cemetery in Elkhart, Kansas, with Jim Bleese officiating. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the High Plains Theatre in care of
 Garnand Funeral Home, 423 S. Main St., Hugoton, KS 67951. Condolences
 may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Betty Jean Emberton, age 99, died January 17, 2022, in Oro Valley, 
Arizona. She was born, June 13, 1922, in Elkhart, Kansas, the daughter 
of John Everett and Helen (Haines) McCormick. 
Betty Jean’s family moved to Scott City, Kansas, just before Betty 
Jean’s freshman year. She was an award-winning Bassoonist in the high 
school music department and concert band. In her junior year, her 
family moved to Hotchkiss, Colorado. After graduation, she attended 
Western State College. After World War II, she returned to Western 
State College and graduated with a degree in Elementary Education and a 
minor in Music. She taught grade school in Grand Junction, Colorado, 
and also played the Bassoon in the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra. 
After two years, Betty Jean returned to Elkhart and took a teaching job 
at Elkhart Elementary School. Betty Jean married Ted Emberton. They 
later moved to Hugoton and she began her 50 years teaching first grade; 
sharing her kindness with many young lives. Betty Jean was awarded the 
Kansas Teachers Hall of Fame honor; Hugoton’s Woman of the Year; was 
instrumental in establishing the Hugoton PEO chapter and was their first
 president. She was dedicated to Hugoton Baptist Church and was their 
organist for 50 years. Betty Jean had the opportunity to travel to 
Europe on several occasions, and visit her sister and her husband in 
southern California. At 92, Betty Jean relocated to an assisted and 
independent living facility in Tucson, Arizona, to be near her niece Von
 Ceil and her husband Jim. 
She is survived by her sister, Barbara Lou Johnson of Yucaipa, 
California; nieces, Monzell Emberton McFaddin of San Ramon, California, 
Von Ceil Emberton Bleese and husband Jim of Tucson, Arizona, Michelle 
Emberton Dorsey of Douglas, Wyoming, and Susan Mitchell and husband Tony
 of Lawrence, Kansas; and many friends. 
Betty Jean was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Ted in the spring of 1978. 
Graveside service will be at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 
the Elkhart Cemetery in Elkhart, Kansas, with Jim Bleese officiating. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the High Plains Theatre in care of
 Garnand Funeral Home, 423 S. Main St., Hugoton, KS 67951. Condolences
 may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Betty Jean Emberton

September 24, 1936
 -
 January 23, 2022

An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Glen-Ray-Strevey?obId=23803206#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

September 24, 1936
 -
 January 23, 2022An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Glen-Ray-Strevey?obId=23803206#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Glen Ray Strevey

Larry “Stretch” Dyson died January 22, 2022, in Hoxie, Kansas. Born 
January 2, 1936, at Concordia, Kansas, he was the firstborn child of 
Harold Dyson and Nellie Wilson Dyson. The family relocated to Oak 
Grove, Missouri, when Larry was 8 years old, and he graduated from 
Mayview High School in 1953. He enlisted in the United States Air Force 
and served in the Korean Conflict.
 In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by a 
brother, Leroy Dyson. He is survived by three sisters, Connie Stoffle, 
Holt, MO; Brenda Oliver, Odessa, MO; Marguerite Myers, Blue Springs, MO 
and one brother, Roger Dyson, Odessa, MO.
 A private family inurnment will take place at a later date.

Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Larry “Stretch” Dyson died January 22, 2022, in Hoxie, Kansas. Born 
January 2, 1936, at Concordia, Kansas, he was the firstborn child of 
Harold Dyson and Nellie Wilson Dyson. The family relocated to Oak 
Grove, Missouri, when Larry was 8 years old, and he graduated from 
Mayview High School in 1953. He enlisted in the United States Air Force 
and served in the Korean Conflict.
 In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by a 
brother, Leroy Dyson. He is survived by three sisters, Connie Stoffle, 
Holt, MO; Brenda Oliver, Odessa, MO; Marguerite Myers, Blue Springs, MO 
and one brother, Roger Dyson, Odessa, MO.
 A private family inurnment will take place at a later date.Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Larry 'Stretch' Dyson

Roberta Louise Petracek passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at Good 
Samaritan in Oberlin, Kansas, at the age of 85. She was born in a small 
house south of Sterling, OK on January 26, 1936, to Melvin Bert Ballard 
and Eva Marie (Nolan) Ballard.
 On February 28, 1959, she married Elmer Petracek in Oberlin, KS. The
 couple and daughter Phillis made their home on the family farm 
northwest of Jennings. Roberta was not just a farm wife, she was a true 
farmer, working with her tractor side by side with Elmer. Later, she 
worked for years as a cook at Decatur Health in Oberlin. She was member 
of ZCBJ Lodge in Jennings for years, serving as officers on both the 
local and state level.
 Survivors include sisters Alice Fisher of Fort Cobb, OK; Vada Jensen
 of Hales Corners, WI; Joy Ballard of Pilot Point, TX; brother Sonny 
(Mary) Ballard of Sterling, OK; many nieces and nephews; and close 
family friends Don (Susi) Bolt and family and Doug Cressler of Jennings,
 KS. She was proceeded in death by her husband Elmer, daughter Phillis
 Petracek, a sister-in-law and her husband Ellen &amp; Donald Shaw.
 Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 28, 2022, at 
Pauls Funeral Home Oberlin, KS with Rev Gordon Pettibone officiating. 
Burial in Big Timber Cemetery located in rural Jennings.
 Visitation will be Thursday, January 27, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 pm 
and 9:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

 Memorials are suggested to 
the Petracek Family scholarship fund.  Condolence may be left at 
www.paulsfh.com

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 </figure>Roberta Louise Petracek passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at Good 
Samaritan in Oberlin, Kansas, at the age of 85. She was born in a small 
house south of Sterling, OK on January 26, 1936, to Melvin Bert Ballard 
and Eva Marie (Nolan) Ballard.
 On February 28, 1959, she married Elmer Petracek in Oberlin, KS. The
 couple and daughter Phillis made their home on the family farm 
northwest of Jennings. Roberta was not just a farm wife, she was a true 
farmer, working with her tractor side by side with Elmer. Later, she 
worked for years as a cook at Decatur Health in Oberlin. She was member 
of ZCBJ Lodge in Jennings for years, serving as officers on both the 
local and state level.
 Survivors include sisters Alice Fisher of Fort Cobb, OK; Vada Jensen
 of Hales Corners, WI; Joy Ballard of Pilot Point, TX; brother Sonny 
(Mary) Ballard of Sterling, OK; many nieces and nephews; and close 
family friends Don (Susi) Bolt and family and Doug Cressler of Jennings,
 KS. She was proceeded in death by her husband Elmer, daughter Phillis
 Petracek, a sister-in-law and her husband Ellen &amp; Donald Shaw.
 Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 28, 2022, at 
Pauls Funeral Home Oberlin, KS with Rev Gordon Pettibone officiating. 
Burial in Big Timber Cemetery located in rural Jennings.
 Visitation will be Thursday, January 27, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 pm 
and 9:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to 
the Petracek Family scholarship fund. Condolence may be left at 
www.paulsfh.com

Roberta Louise Petracek

Betty Irene Lynch, 88, of Great Bend, Kan., passed away January 23, 
2022, at the University of Kansas Health System, Great Bend Campus. She 
was born on July 14, 1933, in Maryville, Mo., the daughter of Charles 
and Myrtle (Seals) Middleton. She married Thomas B. Lynch on May 1, 
1950, at Anchorage, Alaska. He died on May 9, 2004.

Coming from Derby, Kan., in 1965, Betty had resided in Great Bend. She
 was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic 
Church and the Altar Society. Betty was a dedicated housewife and 
mother.

Survivors include, her son, Thomas Lynch Jr. and wife Merrilee of 
Wichita, Kan.; four daughters, Sheryl A. Lynch and Christina Talbert and
 husband Larry all of Great Bend, Mary K. Johnson and husband Kelly of 
Bates City, Mo. and Elizabeth T. Wooldridge and husband Donald of 
Stillwater, Okla.; a daughter in law, Kathy Lynch of Medicine Lodge, 
Kan.; a half sister, Ruth Marie Hamm of Naples, Fla.; six grandchildren,
 Christopher Lynch and wife Casey, Michael Lynch Jr., Karen Lynch, Mark 
Lynch, James Lynch and Colbi Wooldridge; and eight great grandchildren, 
Madyson Lynch, Braedon Lynch, Gracyn Lynch, Matthew Piper, McKinnley 
Piper, Chloe Lynch, Eloise Lynch and Daphne Lynch. Betty was preceded in
 death by her parents; her husband Thomas; a son, Michael D. Lynch; a 
daughter, Karen Jean Lynch; a sister, Gertrude Middleton Reynolds; and 
two brothers, Earl Middleton and John Middleton.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 
26, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society rosary at 4:00 p.m.
 and Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at
 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 27, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic 
Church in Great Bend, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will
 be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 28, 2022, in St. Columba Cemetery in 
Conception, Mo. with Father Peter Ullrich. 

Memorials have been 
designated to Prince of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Betty Irene Lynch, 88, of Great Bend, Kan., passed away January 23, 
2022, at the University of Kansas Health System, Great Bend Campus. She 
was born on July 14, 1933, in Maryville, Mo., the daughter of Charles 
and Myrtle (Seals) Middleton. She married Thomas B. Lynch on May 1, 
1950, at Anchorage, Alaska. He died on May 9, 2004.Coming from Derby, Kan., in 1965, Betty had resided in Great Bend. She
 was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic 
Church and the Altar Society. Betty was a dedicated housewife and 
mother.Survivors include, her son, Thomas Lynch Jr. and wife Merrilee of 
Wichita, Kan.; four daughters, Sheryl A. Lynch and Christina Talbert and
 husband Larry all of Great Bend, Mary K. Johnson and husband Kelly of 
Bates City, Mo. and Elizabeth T. Wooldridge and husband Donald of 
Stillwater, Okla.; a daughter in law, Kathy Lynch of Medicine Lodge, 
Kan.; a half sister, Ruth Marie Hamm of Naples, Fla.; six grandchildren,
 Christopher Lynch and wife Casey, Michael Lynch Jr., Karen Lynch, Mark 
Lynch, James Lynch and Colbi Wooldridge; and eight great grandchildren, 
Madyson Lynch, Braedon Lynch, Gracyn Lynch, Matthew Piper, McKinnley 
Piper, Chloe Lynch, Eloise Lynch and Daphne Lynch. Betty was preceded in
 death by her parents; her husband Thomas; a son, Michael D. Lynch; a 
daughter, Karen Jean Lynch; a sister, Gertrude Middleton Reynolds; and 
two brothers, Earl Middleton and John Middleton.Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 
26, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society rosary at 4:00 p.m.
 and Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at
 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 27, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic 
Church in Great Bend, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will
 be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 28, 2022, in St. Columba Cemetery in 
Conception, Mo. with Father Peter Ullrich. Memorials have been 
designated to Prince of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Betty Irene Lynch

Richard Charles Brozek, age 90, passed away on Sunday January 23, 2022, a 
the Osborne County Memorial Hospital in Osborne, KS. He was a retired 
rural mail carrier. Richard was born the son of Blahoboy &amp; Helen 
(Rezabek) Brozek on January 7, 1932, in rural Lucas, KS.
 He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson Zachary George; 
sister Pauline Nickel; brother Oldrich Brozek and infant brother Paul 
Brozek
 Survivors include his wife Betty of the home; a daughter Brenda 
(Tony) George of Haven, KS; 2 grandchildren Breanna George of Haven, KS 
and Keifer (Luna) George of Shawnee, KS; a brother Larry (Roseanne) 
Brozek of Wichita, KS; a sister Vivian Herbel of Dorrance, KS.

Services will be set for a future date to be determined.

Rentschler Family Mortuaries is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Richard Charles Brozek, age 90, passed away on Sunday January 23, 2022, a 
the Osborne County Memorial Hospital in Osborne, KS. He was a retired 
rural mail carrier. Richard was born the son of Blahoboy &amp; Helen 
(Rezabek) Brozek on January 7, 1932, in rural Lucas, KS.
 He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson Zachary George; 
sister Pauline Nickel; brother Oldrich Brozek and infant brother Paul 
Brozek
 Survivors include his wife Betty of the home; a daughter Brenda 
(Tony) George of Haven, KS; 2 grandchildren Breanna George of Haven, KS 
and Keifer (Luna) George of Shawnee, KS; a brother Larry (Roseanne) 
Brozek of Wichita, KS; a sister Vivian Herbel of Dorrance, KS.Services will be set for a future date to be determined.Rentschler Family Mortuaries is in charge of arrangements.

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