William
 M. "Bill" Brown, age 93, of Osawatomie, Kansas, formerly of Bazine, 
Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Overland Park 
Regional Medical Center, Overland Park, Kansas. He was born 
February 29, 1928, in McCracken, Kansas, the son of Melvin Charles and 
Permelia S. (Thompson) Brown. Bill joined the U.S. Army during the 
Korean Conflict in 1951 and served his tour in Germany. Bill 
married Wilda Vee Hutchinson and this union was blessed with two sons, 
she preceded him in death. He married Valdah G. Kuehn and was blessed 
with one son, she also preceded him. He then married Judy Creighton. 
 He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Permelia Brown; one
 sister, Wanda Brown; four brothers, Malcom Brown, Norval Brown, Joe 
Brown, and Ronald Brown. Bill is survived by his wife Judy 
Brown, of the home; three sons, Tim Brown of Ozark, Missouri; Randy 
Brown and wife Dee of Destin, Florida; Vyrl Brown of Hays, Kansas; nine 
grandchildren, Shane Brown, Justin Brown, Cassie Brown, Autumn Brown, 
Christa Brown, Nathan Brown, Cameron Brown, Jacob Brown, and Eric 
Valdez; 12 great grandchildren, Keylee, Chandler, Abbi, Wyatt, Emma, 
Bryton, Evan, Holden, James, Marlow, Willa, Tilli, and Aaliyah; one 
great-great grandchildren, Adalee Young. Funeral services will
 be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, January 3, 2022, at the Feuerborn 
Family Funeral Service Chapel, Garnett, with family greeting friends one
 hour prior to the service. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Bazine Cemetery, Bazine, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial to the William Brown Memorial Fund. You may send your condolences to the family at <a href="http://www.feuerbornfuneral.com" target="_blank">www.feuerbornfuneral.com</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>William
 M. "Bill" Brown, age 93, of Osawatomie, Kansas, formerly of Bazine, 
Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Overland Park 
Regional Medical Center, Overland Park, Kansas. He was born 
February 29, 1928, in McCracken, Kansas, the son of Melvin Charles and 
Permelia S. (Thompson) Brown. Bill joined the U.S. Army during the 
Korean Conflict in 1951 and served his tour in Germany. Bill 
married Wilda Vee Hutchinson and this union was blessed with two sons, 
she preceded him in death. He married Valdah G. Kuehn and was blessed 
with one son, she also preceded him. He then married Judy Creighton. 
 He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Permelia Brown; one
 sister, Wanda Brown; four brothers, Malcom Brown, Norval Brown, Joe 
Brown, and Ronald Brown. Bill is survived by his wife Judy 
Brown, of the home; three sons, Tim Brown of Ozark, Missouri; Randy 
Brown and wife Dee of Destin, Florida; Vyrl Brown of Hays, Kansas; nine 
grandchildren, Shane Brown, Justin Brown, Cassie Brown, Autumn Brown, 
Christa Brown, Nathan Brown, Cameron Brown, Jacob Brown, and Eric 
Valdez; 12 great grandchildren, Keylee, Chandler, Abbi, Wyatt, Emma, 
Bryton, Evan, Holden, James, Marlow, Willa, Tilli, and Aaliyah; one 
great-great grandchildren, Adalee Young. Funeral services will
 be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, January 3, 2022, at the Feuerborn 
Family Funeral Service Chapel, Garnett, with family greeting friends one
 hour prior to the service. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Bazine Cemetery, Bazine, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial to the William Brown Memorial Fund. You may send your condolences to the family at <a href="http://www.feuerbornfuneral.com" target="_blank">www.feuerbornfuneral.com</a>.&nbsp;

William M. 'Bill' Brown

Leon Robert Ricke, age 77, of Hays, Kansas passed away December 27,2021 at Wheatlands Health Care Center. Leon was born January 28,1944 in Medicine Lodge, Kansas to Seraphine and Beatrice (Dick) Ricke. He grew up in a large family outside of Medicine Lodge, KS with eight brothers and one sister. In 1960 his family moved to Willowdale, KS.&nbsp; He was a 1963 graduate of Zenda High School. Leon went on to play football at Pratt County College. On September 11, 1965 he was united in marriage to Colleen White, and they were married for 56 years. They moved to Hays in 1966 where Leon went on to earn an Industrial Arts Degree from Fort Hays State University. Leon was owner/operator of Ricke’s Carpet Service for over 40 years. He took great pride in his work as a flooring specialist, and he cherished the good friends he made over the years while working at his profession. He never knew a stranger and would strike up a conversation with anyone he met. He was a kind and gentle man, who was an exemplary role model for his children. Family was everything to Leon. He loved playing golf with Mike, backpacking with Brad, and attending K-State football games with Shelly.&nbsp; He was so proud of all of his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife Colleen of Hays. His sons: Michael Ricke and his wife Kathy of Valparaiso, IN, Bradley Ricke and his wife Mandy of Hays, and a daughter Shelly Moeckel and her husband Guy of Hays, eight grandchildren: Madison Ricke, Bryant Ricke, Sierra Ricke, Emily Ricke, Molly Ricke, Alexa Moeckel, Logan Moeckel, and Braeden Moeckel. He is also survived by his mother, Beatrice Ricke, Kingman, KS and his 9 siblings: Fred Ricke (Pat), Melvin Ricke (Nina), Jerome Ricke (Susan), Clarence Ricke (Geneva), Geralyn Prichard (Dan), Glenn Ricke (Kay), Norman Ricke (Twyla), Kevin Ricke (Delores), and Gayle Ricke. Leon was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Lisa Diane and his father Seraphine Ricke. Cremation has taken place and a private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested in Leon’s memory to the University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. Donations made payable to the organization may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes PO Box 86 Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>.&nbsp; Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

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 </figure>Leon Robert Ricke, age 77, of Hays, Kansas passed away December 27,2021 at Wheatlands Health Care Center. Leon was born January 28,1944 in Medicine Lodge, Kansas to Seraphine and Beatrice (Dick) Ricke. He grew up in a large family outside of Medicine Lodge, KS with eight brothers and one sister. In 1960 his family moved to Willowdale, KS.&nbsp; He was a 1963 graduate of Zenda High School. Leon went on to play football at Pratt County College. On September 11, 1965 he was united in marriage to Colleen White, and they were married for 56 years. They moved to Hays in 1966 where Leon went on to earn an Industrial Arts Degree from Fort Hays State University. Leon was owner/operator of Ricke’s Carpet Service for over 40 years. He took great pride in his work as a flooring specialist, and he cherished the good friends he made over the years while working at his profession. He never knew a stranger and would strike up a conversation with anyone he met. He was a kind and gentle man, who was an exemplary role model for his children. Family was everything to Leon. He loved playing golf with Mike, backpacking with Brad, and attending K-State football games with Shelly.&nbsp; He was so proud of all of his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife Colleen of Hays. His sons: Michael Ricke and his wife Kathy of Valparaiso, IN, Bradley Ricke and his wife Mandy of Hays, and a daughter Shelly Moeckel and her husband Guy of Hays, eight grandchildren: Madison Ricke, Bryant Ricke, Sierra Ricke, Emily Ricke, Molly Ricke, Alexa Moeckel, Logan Moeckel, and Braeden Moeckel. He is also survived by his mother, Beatrice Ricke, Kingman, KS and his 9 siblings: Fred Ricke (Pat), Melvin Ricke (Nina), Jerome Ricke (Susan), Clarence Ricke (Geneva), Geralyn Prichard (Dan), Glenn Ricke (Kay), Norman Ricke (Twyla), Kevin Ricke (Delores), and Gayle Ricke. Leon was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Lisa Diane and his father Seraphine Ricke. Cremation has taken place and a private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested in Leon’s memory to the University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. Donations made payable to the organization may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes PO Box 86 Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>.&nbsp; Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Leon Robert Ricke

Lawrence “Larry” John Kuhlman, 70, of Oakley, died Sunday, December 19, 
2021. He was born September 5, 1951, in Larned, KS, to Henry and Mildred
 (Brenner) Kuhlman. 

Larry graduated from Oakley High School in 1969 and 
then studied diesel mechanics at the Northwest Kansas Area Vocational 
Technical School in Goodland for two years. He worked for a farmer in 
Goodland, before moving back to Oakley to start his own farm. 

On January
 29, 1972, Larry married Nancy Seele, in Oakley. To this union, two sons
 were born. Larry served on numerous local boards. In his free-time he 
enjoyed tinkering on his old John Deere tractor, fishing with his good 
buddy Larry Bley and attending his grandkids sporting events. Larry was a
 member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and 
Marked Men. 
Larry was preceded in death by his father Henry; son Todd Kuhlman; grandson Adam Kuhlman and brother Vernie Kuhlman. 
He is survived by his wife Nancy; son Tony (April) Kuhlman; mother 
Mildred Kuhlman; brothers, Marion (Myrt), Bill (Albie), Ron (Raye), Bob 
(Sherri), John (Missy), and Ken (Karen); sister Roseann (Bob) Blagg; 
sister-in-law Jo (Steve) Badger; grandchildren, Kassandra (Brent) 
Johnston, Tori Kuhlman, Andrea, Jamie, Craig, Levi, Seth and Zach 
Kuhlman and great grandsons, Cole and Landon Johnston. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday December 21, 2021, at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Oakley, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 10:00
 a.m. Wednesday December 22, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Oakley VFW 
or God’s Food Pantry and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, 
Oakley, KS 67701. For information or condolences to visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com

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 </figure>Lawrence “Larry” John Kuhlman, 70, of Oakley, died Sunday, December 19, 
2021. He was born September 5, 1951, in Larned, KS, to Henry and Mildred
 (Brenner) Kuhlman. Larry graduated from Oakley High School in 1969 and 
then studied diesel mechanics at the Northwest Kansas Area Vocational 
Technical School in Goodland for two years. He worked for a farmer in 
Goodland, before moving back to Oakley to start his own farm. On January
 29, 1972, Larry married Nancy Seele, in Oakley. To this union, two sons
 were born. Larry served on numerous local boards. In his free-time he 
enjoyed tinkering on his old John Deere tractor, fishing with his good 
buddy Larry Bley and attending his grandkids sporting events. Larry was a
 member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and 
Marked Men. 
Larry was preceded in death by his father Henry; son Todd Kuhlman; grandson Adam Kuhlman and brother Vernie Kuhlman. 
He is survived by his wife Nancy; son Tony (April) Kuhlman; mother 
Mildred Kuhlman; brothers, Marion (Myrt), Bill (Albie), Ron (Raye), Bob 
(Sherri), John (Missy), and Ken (Karen); sister Roseann (Bob) Blagg; 
sister-in-law Jo (Steve) Badger; grandchildren, Kassandra (Brent) 
Johnston, Tori Kuhlman, Andrea, Jamie, Craig, Levi, Seth and Zach 
Kuhlman and great grandsons, Cole and Landon Johnston. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday December 21, 2021, at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Oakley, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 10:00
 a.m. Wednesday December 22, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with 
burial in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Oakley VFW 
or God’s Food Pantry and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, 
Oakley, KS 67701. For information or condolences to visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com

Lawrence J. 'Larry' Kuhlman

Virgle Hatfield, age 80, of Lakefield, formerly of Atwood, Kansas, 
passed away, with his wife by his side, on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, 
at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 
Visitation will be held from 10-11:00 a.m. followed by the Funeral 
Service at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the United Methodist
 Church in Atwood, Kansas. Burial to follow at Fairview Cemetery, 
Atwood. Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood, is handling the arrangements.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Virgle Hatfield, age 80, of Lakefield, formerly of Atwood, Kansas, 
passed away, with his wife by his side, on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, 
at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 
Visitation will be held from 10-11:00 a.m. followed by the Funeral 
Service at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the United Methodist
 Church in Atwood, Kansas. Burial to follow at Fairview Cemetery, 
Atwood. Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood, is handling the arrangements.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Virgle Hatfield

Alfred Eugene Slusher, age 55, of Goodland passed away Friday, December 3, 2021, at the Hays Medical Center.&nbsp;

He was born April 7, 1966, to Harold and Ethel (King) Slusher.&nbsp; He grew up and went to school in Antioch, California.&nbsp; 
 
Preceding him in death were his parents.&nbsp; Alfred is survived by his son,
 Gary (Raelynn) of Goodland; 3 grandchildren, Elijah, Sophiya and 
Emmanuel.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Alfred Eugene Slusher, age 55, of Goodland passed away Friday, December 3, 2021, at the Hays Medical Center.&nbsp;He was born April 7, 1966, to Harold and Ethel (King) Slusher.&nbsp; He grew up and went to school in Antioch, California.&nbsp; 
 
Preceding him in death were his parents.&nbsp; Alfred is survived by his son,
 Gary (Raelynn) of Goodland; 3 grandchildren, Elijah, Sophiya and 
Emmanuel.&nbsp; &nbsp;Information and online condolences&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

Alfred Eugene Slusher

Clara Belle (Vernon) Russ was born on June 4, 1934, in Norcatur, Kansas, to 
Alva Guy and Adella Mae (Deeter) Vernon. She went to her eternal home on
 December 17, 2021, at 1:18 a.m. She was 87 years old.
 Clara grew up near Oberlin, KS and attended Vallonia School where 
she met Richard Russ. They were united in marriage on August 3, 1954. 
Together they had seven children.
 For many years Clara drove a school bus for U.S.D. 294 in Oberlin, 
Kansas. She and Richard often worked side-by-side doing roofing and 
construction, farming, and milking their dairy cows. Most importantly, 
they raised their children together.
 Clara’s hobbies included painting portraits and lan 
 
 dscapes, woodwork and carving and gardening and landscaping in her
 yard. Clara loved sharing her garden produce with others in the 
community. She was an active member of the United Church of Oberlin. She
 was also a member of the Gideons.
 Clara is preceded in death by her parents, Alva Guy and Adella Mae 
(Deeter) Vernon, her husband, Charles Richard Russ. She leaves behind: 
Della (Jack) Province, Edward (Vivian) Russ, Julie Russ, Starla (Ralf) 
Meister, Cherie Jane (Darin) Dingus, Charles (Linda) Russ, and Ruth 
(Jeffrey II) Longhenry, 21 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. She
 will be missed by all who loved her.
 Memorials may be made to:
 The Clara Russ Widow Support Fund
 United Church of Oberlin
 109 N. Griffith
 Oberlin, KS 67749

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 </figure>Clara Belle (Vernon) Russ was born on June 4, 1934, in Norcatur, Kansas, to 
Alva Guy and Adella Mae (Deeter) Vernon. She went to her eternal home on
 December 17, 2021, at 1:18 a.m. She was 87 years old.
 Clara grew up near Oberlin, KS and attended Vallonia School where 
she met Richard Russ. They were united in marriage on August 3, 1954. 
Together they had seven children.
 For many years Clara drove a school bus for U.S.D. 294 in Oberlin, 
Kansas. She and Richard often worked side-by-side doing roofing and 
construction, farming, and milking their dairy cows. Most importantly, 
they raised their children together.
 Clara’s hobbies included painting portraits and lan 
 
 dscapes, woodwork and carving and gardening and landscaping in her
 yard. Clara loved sharing her garden produce with others in the 
community. She was an active member of the United Church of Oberlin. She
 was also a member of the Gideons.
 Clara is preceded in death by her parents, Alva Guy and Adella Mae 
(Deeter) Vernon, her husband, Charles Richard Russ. She leaves behind: 
Della (Jack) Province, Edward (Vivian) Russ, Julie Russ, Starla (Ralf) 
Meister, Cherie Jane (Darin) Dingus, Charles (Linda) Russ, and Ruth 
(Jeffrey II) Longhenry, 21 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. She
 will be missed by all who loved her.
 Memorials may be made to:
 The Clara Russ Widow Support Fund
 United Church of Oberlin
 109 N. Griffith
 Oberlin, KS 67749

Clara Belle Russ

JoAnn T. Huber, 85, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, 
December 29, 2021, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing 
Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.

JoAnn was born January 23, 1936, in La Crosse, Kansas, the daughter 
of Charles Glenn and Margaret Veronica (Delaney) Seaman.&nbsp; She was a 
lifelong Rush County, Kansas, resident.&nbsp; A 1953 graduate of La Crosse 
High School, La Crosse, Kansas, she was a health information clerk for 
many years at the Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas, 
before her retirement.

On July 29, 1952, she married Robert “Bob” E. Huber.&nbsp; He preceded her in death December 18, 2003.

Survivors include:&nbsp; her son, Randall “Randy” Huber (Julie), La 
Crosse, Kansas; four grandchildren; two step grandchildren; a number of 
great grandchildren; two sisters, Karen Depperschmidt, El Reno, 
Oklahoma, and Janet Basgall (Virgil), Carson City, Nevada; and one son 
in law, Tom Moran, McCracken, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two daughters,
 Patricia “Patty” Moran, and Diana Huber; an infant daughter, Katherine 
Huber; one grandson, Phillip Moran; one brother, Charles E. “Chuck” 
Seaman; and one sister, Virginia “Ginger” Bott.

Per JoAnn’s wishes, the family has chosen cremation.

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 4, 2022, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 
P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family 
receiving friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Rush 
County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, 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.

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 </figure>JoAnn T. Huber, 85, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, 
December 29, 2021, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing 
Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.JoAnn was born January 23, 1936, in La Crosse, Kansas, the daughter 
of Charles Glenn and Margaret Veronica (Delaney) Seaman.&nbsp; She was a 
lifelong Rush County, Kansas, resident.&nbsp; A 1953 graduate of La Crosse 
High School, La Crosse, Kansas, she was a health information clerk for 
many years at the Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas, 
before her retirement.On July 29, 1952, she married Robert “Bob” E. Huber.&nbsp; He preceded her in death December 18, 2003.Survivors include:&nbsp; her son, Randall “Randy” Huber (Julie), La 
Crosse, Kansas; four grandchildren; two step grandchildren; a number of 
great grandchildren; two sisters, Karen Depperschmidt, El Reno, 
Oklahoma, and Janet Basgall (Virgil), Carson City, Nevada; and one son 
in law, Tom Moran, McCracken, Kansas.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two daughters,
 Patricia “Patty” Moran, and Diana Huber; an infant daughter, Katherine 
Huber; one grandson, Phillip Moran; one brother, Charles E. “Chuck” 
Seaman; and one sister, Virginia “Ginger” Bott.Per JoAnn’s wishes, the family has chosen cremation.Visitation will be Tuesday, January 4, 2022, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 
P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family 
receiving friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Rush 
County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, 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.

JoAnn T. Huber

Mary L. Paul, age 81, of Hays, Kansas died Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

She was born January 12, 1940, at Agra, Kansas to Ole William and 
Myrtle Hazel (Perkins) Bennett.&nbsp; She married William D. Paul on October 
6, 1963, in Weskan, Kansas.

She worked at the Hays Public Library in the Children’s Department and 
Storytime for over 25 years.&nbsp; She grew up on a farm at Agra, Kansas and 
was a graduate of Agra High School.&nbsp; Mary attended Kansas Wesleyan 
College and Fort Hays State College earning a Bachelor’s Degree.&nbsp; Mary 
moved to Hays in 1973 until moving to Salina in 2010, and the last three
 years she lived at Via Christi Village in Hays.&nbsp; She was a member of 
the First United Methodist Church and the Eastern Star.&nbsp; Mary enjoyed 
baking, sewing, and flower gardening.

Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Paul D.V.M., Urbana, IL; her son, 
Mike Paul and wife, Melinda, Salina, KS; her sister, Shirley Hoch, 
Logan, Ks; her grandchildren, Kaitlyn Paul, Dodge City, KS; Kalene 
Gormley and husband, Steven, Hays, KS; Kendale Paul, Salina, KS.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Dale 
Bennett; sister Connie Hoch; brothers-in-law, Wesley Hoch and Ernie 
Hoch; and two great grandchildren.

Services will be 3:00 P.M. Friday, December 31, 2021, at 
Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 
67601 with Rev. Troy Miller officiating.

Burial will be at Fort Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.

Visitation is from 2:00 to 3:00 P.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.

The family suggests memorials to Hays Public Library-Children’s Department or Stephen Ministry in care of the mortuary.

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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 </figure>Mary L. Paul, age 81, of Hays, Kansas died Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.She was born January 12, 1940, at Agra, Kansas to Ole William and 
Myrtle Hazel (Perkins) Bennett.&nbsp; She married William D. Paul on October 
6, 1963, in Weskan, Kansas.She worked at the Hays Public Library in the Children’s Department and 
Storytime for over 25 years.&nbsp; She grew up on a farm at Agra, Kansas and 
was a graduate of Agra High School.&nbsp; Mary attended Kansas Wesleyan 
College and Fort Hays State College earning a Bachelor’s Degree.&nbsp; Mary 
moved to Hays in 1973 until moving to Salina in 2010, and the last three
 years she lived at Via Christi Village in Hays.&nbsp; She was a member of 
the First United Methodist Church and the Eastern Star.&nbsp; Mary enjoyed 
baking, sewing, and flower gardening.Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Paul D.V.M., Urbana, IL; her son, 
Mike Paul and wife, Melinda, Salina, KS; her sister, Shirley Hoch, 
Logan, Ks; her grandchildren, Kaitlyn Paul, Dodge City, KS; Kalene 
Gormley and husband, Steven, Hays, KS; Kendale Paul, Salina, KS.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Dale 
Bennett; sister Connie Hoch; brothers-in-law, Wesley Hoch and Ernie 
Hoch; and two great grandchildren.Services will be 3:00 P.M. Friday, December 31, 2021, at 
Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 
67601 with Rev. Troy Miller officiating.Burial will be at Fort Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.Visitation is from 2:00 to 3:00 P.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.The family suggests memorials to Hays Public Library-Children’s Department or Stephen Ministry in care of the mortuary.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or 
can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Mary L. Paul

Boyd M. Bland, age 75, of Gove, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Boyd M. Bland, age 75, of Gove, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Boyd M. Bland

Clarke E. Timmons, 71, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Kearney Regional Medical Center, Kearney, NE. Services are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Clarke E. Timmons, 71, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Kearney Regional Medical Center, Kearney, NE. Services are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Clarke E. Timmons

Patricia Ann Pedigo, 71, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021, in Kensington, KS. Services are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Patricia Ann Pedigo, 71, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021, in Kensington, KS. Services are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Patricia Ann Pedigo

Robert Dean Hamel, father and grandfather extraordinaire, of Windcrest, 
Texas departed this earth on December 26, 2021 with his children at his 
side. He was beloved by his family and friends who knew him as a kind 
and generous man who always had a story to tell. No one told a story 
better than Grandpa Dean, smoked better ribs, watched more football, or 
baked a better pie. It was a split decision if his apple caramel pie or
 his sour cream raisin pie was the winner. He had a long and 
complicated relationship with the Dallas Cowboys.
 Born in Hays, Kansas, to Harry and Nona Hamel, Dean was the middle 
of three sons. Raised in Zurich, Kansas to work hard on the family farm
 until it burned down and the family moved into town. He spent years 
working with his dad on construction around the area. 
 Dean was a 3 sport athlete at Palco High School with a special love 
for football. Once approached by Notre Dame alumni who told him it was 
his Catholic duty to play football for the Fighting Irish, he asked them
 how he would pay for the tuition. Their response was “God will find a 
way”. Needless to say, he attended Fort Hays State University at age 17 
and graduated with a history and political science double major. While 
at Fort Hays, in his own words, he “joined a fraternity, drank quite a 
bit, tended bar, got average grades, and upon graduating still didn’t 
want to go to work for a living, so he decided to go to Law School”. 
 Dean graduated from Washburn Law School in 1961. While at Washburn 
he worked at the Boys Industrial School, a youth correctional 
institution. He considered this one of the highlights of his life 
because of the friendships he made, and it taught him a great deal about
 human nature. He was also able to use this experience later in life as
 a criminal attorney.
 He joined the US Army as an Infantry officer in January of 1962, 
then attended the course for Army Lawyers in Charlottesville, Virginia. 
His army career took him to Colorado Springs, Virginia, Missouri, 
Kansas, Hawaii, Korea, Germany, Maryland, and finally his home of Texas.
 He served as a trial attorney, prosecutor, international law and 
procurement attorney, claims service, and as the Staff Judge Advocate. 
He retired as a full colonel in August of 1990. After his retirement, 
he passed the Texas bar and became the Chief of Acquisition Law with the
 Fort Sam Houston Medical Command. He retired for good in August of 
2000.
 Of all his many accomplishments, Dean considered his family his 
greatest source of pride. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, 
brother, uncle, and friend. Dean’s passing leaves a hole in the lives 
of all who knew him.
 He is survived by his 3 children Mark Hamel, Melissa Riley (m. Dan 
Riley), Christopher Hamel (m. Melissa Hamel), his 12 grandchildren 
Michael Hamel (m. Molly Hamel), John Hamel (m. Sierra Hamel), Paul 
Hamel, Brian Riley, Liam Riley, Erin Peters (m. Scott Peters), Brandon 
Hamel, Ryan Hamel (m. Brianna Hamel), Adam Hamel, Kyle Hamel, Joel 
Hamel, Luke Hamel, great grandson Samuel Hamel. Brothers and sisters 
in-law Gary and Gloria Hamel and Tom and Nancy Hamel, as well as many 
loved nephews and nieces.

Click <a href="https://www.dwbrooksfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Col-Robert-Dean--Hamel?obId=23504258#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Robert Dean Hamel, father and grandfather extraordinaire, of Windcrest, 
Texas departed this earth on December 26, 2021 with his children at his 
side. He was beloved by his family and friends who knew him as a kind 
and generous man who always had a story to tell. No one told a story 
better than Grandpa Dean, smoked better ribs, watched more football, or 
baked a better pie. It was a split decision if his apple caramel pie or
 his sour cream raisin pie was the winner. He had a long and 
complicated relationship with the Dallas Cowboys.
 Born in Hays, Kansas, to Harry and Nona Hamel, Dean was the middle 
of three sons. Raised in Zurich, Kansas to work hard on the family farm
 until it burned down and the family moved into town. He spent years 
working with his dad on construction around the area. 
 Dean was a 3 sport athlete at Palco High School with a special love 
for football. Once approached by Notre Dame alumni who told him it was 
his Catholic duty to play football for the Fighting Irish, he asked them
 how he would pay for the tuition. Their response was “God will find a 
way”. Needless to say, he attended Fort Hays State University at age 17 
and graduated with a history and political science double major. While 
at Fort Hays, in his own words, he “joined a fraternity, drank quite a 
bit, tended bar, got average grades, and upon graduating still didn’t 
want to go to work for a living, so he decided to go to Law School”. 
 Dean graduated from Washburn Law School in 1961. While at Washburn 
he worked at the Boys Industrial School, a youth correctional 
institution. He considered this one of the highlights of his life 
because of the friendships he made, and it taught him a great deal about
 human nature. He was also able to use this experience later in life as
 a criminal attorney.
 He joined the US Army as an Infantry officer in January of 1962, 
then attended the course for Army Lawyers in Charlottesville, Virginia. 
His army career took him to Colorado Springs, Virginia, Missouri, 
Kansas, Hawaii, Korea, Germany, Maryland, and finally his home of Texas.
 He served as a trial attorney, prosecutor, international law and 
procurement attorney, claims service, and as the Staff Judge Advocate. 
He retired as a full colonel in August of 1990. After his retirement, 
he passed the Texas bar and became the Chief of Acquisition Law with the
 Fort Sam Houston Medical Command. He retired for good in August of 
2000.
 Of all his many accomplishments, Dean considered his family his 
greatest source of pride. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, 
brother, uncle, and friend. Dean’s passing leaves a hole in the lives 
of all who knew him.
 He is survived by his 3 children Mark Hamel, Melissa Riley (m. Dan 
Riley), Christopher Hamel (m. Melissa Hamel), his 12 grandchildren 
Michael Hamel (m. Molly Hamel), John Hamel (m. Sierra Hamel), Paul 
Hamel, Brian Riley, Liam Riley, Erin Peters (m. Scott Peters), Brandon 
Hamel, Ryan Hamel (m. Brianna Hamel), Adam Hamel, Kyle Hamel, Joel 
Hamel, Luke Hamel, great grandson Samuel Hamel. Brothers and sisters 
in-law Gary and Gloria Hamel and Tom and Nancy Hamel, as well as many 
loved nephews and nieces.Click <a href="https://www.dwbrooksfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Col-Robert-Dean--Hamel?obId=23504258#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Col. Robert Dean Hamel

Gloria S. Smith, age 78, of Goodland passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the Goodland Regional Medical Center.&nbsp;

She was born January 25, 1943 to Horace and Hazel (Monson) Bass in 
Ashdown, Arkansas.&nbsp; She grew up and went to school in Arkansas, Texas 
and Kansas, she graduated from Great Bend High School.&nbsp;

On March 29, 1976, she married James Smith in Hillsboro, Missouri.&nbsp; 
They moved to Goodland, July 1, 2001.&nbsp; Gloria was a cook and waitress at
 Hank’s Cafe until she retired in 2016.&nbsp; She was a member of the 
Goodland Chapter No. 122 Order of the Eastern Star.&nbsp;

Preceding her in death were her parents, and husband, James; and daughter, Alicia Hunter.&nbsp;

Gloria is survived by her daughter, Monica Ford of Goodland; sons: 
Jack Spangenberg of Salina, KS; Jeffrey Spangenberg of McPherson, KS; 
James Spangenberg of McPherson, KS; stepson, James Mauler of Broomfield,
 CO; and many more family and friends.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Gloria S. Smith, age 78, of Goodland passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the Goodland Regional Medical Center.&nbsp;She was born January 25, 1943 to Horace and Hazel (Monson) Bass in 
Ashdown, Arkansas.&nbsp; She grew up and went to school in Arkansas, Texas 
and Kansas, she graduated from Great Bend High School.&nbsp;On March 29, 1976, she married James Smith in Hillsboro, Missouri.&nbsp; 
They moved to Goodland, July 1, 2001.&nbsp; Gloria was a cook and waitress at
 Hank’s Cafe until she retired in 2016.&nbsp; She was a member of the 
Goodland Chapter No. 122 Order of the Eastern Star.&nbsp;Preceding her in death were her parents, and husband, James; and daughter, Alicia Hunter.&nbsp;Gloria is survived by her daughter, Monica Ford of Goodland; sons: 
Jack Spangenberg of Salina, KS; Jeffrey Spangenberg of McPherson, KS; 
James Spangenberg of McPherson, KS; stepson, James Mauler of Broomfield,
 CO; and many more family and friends.&nbsp; &nbsp;Information and online condolences&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.comClick <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Gloria-Smith">HERE</a> for service details.

Gloria S. Smith

Marion Bernice Nickel, 88, died Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at her home 
in Oakley, Kansas. She was born August 22, 1933, on her grandparent’s 
farm in Barton County, Kansas, to Alexander Keller and Marion (Donovan) 
Keller. Bernice attended school at Monument, Kansas. On December 7, 
1952, she married Roy A. Nickel. She enjoyed quilting with the ladies 
from St Joseph Catholic Church. 
Bernice was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Kathryn McKellpis and Twila Ann Hawkins. 
She is survived by her husband Roy, of 69 years; children, Roy A. Jr 
(Ilene) Nickel, of Oakley, KS, Debbie Collins, of Colby, KS, Robert 
(Donna) Nickel, of Augusta, KS, and Jennifer (Ron) Barber, of Topeka, 
KS; 9 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; sisters, Elsie Wolf and 
Jennie Wolf and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. 
Graveside service will be held at the Oakley City Cemetery on Friday, 
December 31, 2021, at 11:00 am. Memorials may be made to the Busy Hand 
Quilters and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 
67748. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Marion Bernice Nickel, 88, died Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at her home 
in Oakley, Kansas. She was born August 22, 1933, on her grandparent’s 
farm in Barton County, Kansas, to Alexander Keller and Marion (Donovan) 
Keller. Bernice attended school at Monument, Kansas. On December 7, 
1952, she married Roy A. Nickel. She enjoyed quilting with the ladies 
from St Joseph Catholic Church. 
Bernice was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Kathryn McKellpis and Twila Ann Hawkins. 
She is survived by her husband Roy, of 69 years; children, Roy A. Jr 
(Ilene) Nickel, of Oakley, KS, Debbie Collins, of Colby, KS, Robert 
(Donna) Nickel, of Augusta, KS, and Jennifer (Ron) Barber, of Topeka, 
KS; 9 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; sisters, Elsie Wolf and 
Jennie Wolf and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. 
Graveside service will be held at the Oakley City Cemetery on Friday, 
December 31, 2021, at 11:00 am. Memorials may be made to the Busy Hand 
Quilters and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 
67748. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Marion Bernice Nickel (Keller)

Saturday, August 30th, 1941-Tuesday, December 28th, 2021

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Saturday, August 30th, 1941-Tuesday, December 28th, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Thursday, December 29th, 1960-Wednesday, December 29th, 2021

Thursday, December 29th, 1960-Wednesday, December 29th, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Robert Anthony 'Bob' Robben

June 6, 1933 - December 26, 2021 Sayed Jehan's life was remarkable, and a shining example of someone who 
achieved the American dream. From his humble beginnings in a small rural
 village in Pakistan, he went on to become a well respected and 
successful physician, father, philanthropist, and businessman who helped
 and impacted the lives of countless people all over the world. 
Sayed was born in 1933 outside of Peshawar, Pakistan - at that time 
known as British India. His upbringing was humble, raised in a village 
as the son of a farmer. Despite his simple surroundings, Sayed was 
gifted and had aspirations to become a doctor. His father took a huge 
risk by selling some of his land and sending his son to medical school 
in Bangladesh, known as East Pakistan at that time. The trip to 
Bangladesh took several days by train across India. He studied 
diligently in Bangladesh, not even returning to Pakistan to visit family
 until his studies were over after 6 years. After completing 
medical school Sayed spent a few years practicing in the rugged 
mountains of Pakistan. Then he traveled to the United Kingdom by ship, 
passing through the Suez Canal. The trip was an adventure with stops in 
Egypt, Turkey, and Gibraltar. In the UK he settled in Cardiff, Wales 
where he underwent additional medical training in psychiatry. This was 
the time he also married Yasmeen Khan, a young woman also from Pakistan.
 Sayed and Yasmeen moved to Saskatchewan, Canada, in 1966 where two 
of their sons were born. From Canada they moved to Fulton, Missouri, in 
1969 and had a third son. In 1971, the family moved to Wichita 
where they would settle permanently. A fourth son was born in Wichita. 
Sayed worked as a psychiatrist for next year 45 years in Wichita, 
leading the Sedgwick County Mental Health Department, now known as 
COMCARE, for many years. Later he also practiced at El Dorado and 
Hutchinson Correctional Facilities and Larned State Hospital. His 
psychiatric services were called upon in several high-profile incidents,
 including the downtown Holiday Inn sniper shootings in 1976, the Carr 
brothers murder spree in 2000, and later working with serial killer 
Dennis Rader, aka BTK. Sayed was a family man, devoted to Yasmeen 
and his four boys. But he also felt a greater responsibility to help 
others. He helped other family members immigrate to Wichita, where their
 families would also flourish. One of his sons and several younger 
relatives would also become doctors. He supported many relatives in 
Pakistan and led numerous development projects in his village, such as 
rebuilding the local mosque and building a cricket field for the local 
kids. Sayed was a leader in the Islamic community in Wichita, where
 he helped create the first mosque in 1976, serving as its 
vice-president for many years. Sayed also generously donated to 
charitable organizations that spearheaded development projects to needy 
communities in Pakistan. He also led several fundraising efforts for 
various projects in Pakistan, including providing funds after natural 
disasters and to cancer hospitals. In Wichita he was a generous 
benefactor of the Mayflower Clinic, established by immigrant 
professionals to provide free or discounted health services to those 
facing economic hardship. Recently the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran
 Khan, sent Sayed a signed cricket bat in honor of his outstanding 
service. He also met Prime Minister Khan as his personal guest at the 
Pakistani Embassy in Washington DC. Sayed was also a successful 
real estate investor, owning numerous apartments, duplexes, homes and 
shopping centers in Wichita, Andover, and Hays. His residential tenants 
would often stay for many years, appreciating his caring and responsible
 approach. His shopping centers continue to be managed by his oldest 
son, allowing dozens of small business owners to thrive and create their
 own legacies. Sayed had exceptional energy throughout his life. He
 worked full time until the age of 83. He still enjoyed going to the gym
 to walk 2 miles a day even until the age of 87. He loved to travel 
around the world with his family. He had a passion for gardening and 
landscaping, often joining his workers to make sure everything was just 
right. Sayed is survived by his wife Yasmeen, four sons Farouk of 
Valencia, California, Faisal of Yorba Linda, California, Iqbal and Ali 
of Wichita, five grandchildren, his brother Jan Sayed in Wichita, a 
sister in Pakistan, and numerous relatives in Wichita, Pakistan, and 
other parts of the world.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>June 6, 1933 - December 26, 2021 Sayed Jehan's life was remarkable, and a shining example of someone who 
achieved the American dream. From his humble beginnings in a small rural
 village in Pakistan, he went on to become a well respected and 
successful physician, father, philanthropist, and businessman who helped
 and impacted the lives of countless people all over the world. 
Sayed was born in 1933 outside of Peshawar, Pakistan - at that time 
known as British India. His upbringing was humble, raised in a village 
as the son of a farmer. Despite his simple surroundings, Sayed was 
gifted and had aspirations to become a doctor. His father took a huge 
risk by selling some of his land and sending his son to medical school 
in Bangladesh, known as East Pakistan at that time. The trip to 
Bangladesh took several days by train across India. He studied 
diligently in Bangladesh, not even returning to Pakistan to visit family
 until his studies were over after 6 years. After completing 
medical school Sayed spent a few years practicing in the rugged 
mountains of Pakistan. Then he traveled to the United Kingdom by ship, 
passing through the Suez Canal. The trip was an adventure with stops in 
Egypt, Turkey, and Gibraltar. In the UK he settled in Cardiff, Wales 
where he underwent additional medical training in psychiatry. This was 
the time he also married Yasmeen Khan, a young woman also from Pakistan.
 Sayed and Yasmeen moved to Saskatchewan, Canada, in 1966 where two 
of their sons were born. From Canada they moved to Fulton, Missouri, in 
1969 and had a third son. In 1971, the family moved to Wichita 
where they would settle permanently. A fourth son was born in Wichita. 
Sayed worked as a psychiatrist for next year 45 years in Wichita, 
leading the Sedgwick County Mental Health Department, now known as 
COMCARE, for many years. Later he also practiced at El Dorado and 
Hutchinson Correctional Facilities and Larned State Hospital. His 
psychiatric services were called upon in several high-profile incidents,
 including the downtown Holiday Inn sniper shootings in 1976, the Carr 
brothers murder spree in 2000, and later working with serial killer 
Dennis Rader, aka BTK. Sayed was a family man, devoted to Yasmeen 
and his four boys. But he also felt a greater responsibility to help 
others. He helped other family members immigrate to Wichita, where their
 families would also flourish. One of his sons and several younger 
relatives would also become doctors. He supported many relatives in 
Pakistan and led numerous development projects in his village, such as 
rebuilding the local mosque and building a cricket field for the local 
kids. Sayed was a leader in the Islamic community in Wichita, where
 he helped create the first mosque in 1976, serving as its 
vice-president for many years. Sayed also generously donated to 
charitable organizations that spearheaded development projects to needy 
communities in Pakistan. He also led several fundraising efforts for 
various projects in Pakistan, including providing funds after natural 
disasters and to cancer hospitals. In Wichita he was a generous 
benefactor of the Mayflower Clinic, established by immigrant 
professionals to provide free or discounted health services to those 
facing economic hardship. Recently the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran
 Khan, sent Sayed a signed cricket bat in honor of his outstanding 
service. He also met Prime Minister Khan as his personal guest at the 
Pakistani Embassy in Washington DC. Sayed was also a successful 
real estate investor, owning numerous apartments, duplexes, homes and 
shopping centers in Wichita, Andover, and Hays. His residential tenants 
would often stay for many years, appreciating his caring and responsible
 approach. His shopping centers continue to be managed by his oldest 
son, allowing dozens of small business owners to thrive and create their
 own legacies. Sayed had exceptional energy throughout his life. He
 worked full time until the age of 83. He still enjoyed going to the gym
 to walk 2 miles a day even until the age of 87. He loved to travel 
around the world with his family. He had a passion for gardening and 
landscaping, often joining his workers to make sure everything was just 
right. Sayed is survived by his wife Yasmeen, four sons Farouk of 
Valencia, California, Faisal of Yorba Linda, California, Iqbal and Ali 
of Wichita, five grandchildren, his brother Jan Sayed in Wichita, a 
sister in Pakistan, and numerous relatives in Wichita, Pakistan, and 
other parts of the world.

Sayed Jehan

Lyle Wayne Miller, 41, Great Bend, KS, died on December 23, 2021.&nbsp; 
Born on March 4, 1980, in Great Bend, KS, he was the Son of Larry L. 
Miller and La Veta (Dringmann Miller) Darbro.

Lyle was Brother to Lisa (Ricky) Wyatt, Lacy (Dustin) Pfannenstiel, 
Lori (Ben) Behnke, Lynn (Jessie) Miller, Lonny Miller, Corey (Darcy) 
Darbro, Brett (Ashley) Darbro, and Kimberly (Tyler) Ast; Father to 
Linzie Miller; and Grandfather to Elaina and Grandson to Bonnie Darbro. 
Lyle is survived by his Mother and Husband Dana Darbro, Brothers, 
Sisters, Daughter, Granddaughter, Grandmother, and many Aunts, Uncles, 
Cousins, Nieces, Nephews &amp; Friends.

Preceding him in death was his Father Larry, Grandparents Warren and 
Glennis (Lile) Miller and Ruth (Dringmann) Basgall. Lyle is loved and 
his smile will be missed.

An amazing talented mechanic, farmer, and handyman, Lyle could do 
anything he set his mind to. With a big heart, Lyle was always the first
 to help anybody. Lyle’s hobbies were fishing, hunting, buying &amp; 
selling vehicles, and he loved spending time with family.

Honoring Lyle’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and the family 
will remember him with a Celebration of Life Visitation Friday, December
 31, 2021 from 9 am to 11 am at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Family askes 
public to wear western attire if they are able. Private Family Burial 
will be held at Larned Cemetery following the visitation.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Lyle in a special way 
may make a donation to the Lyle W. Miller Memorial Fund in care of 
Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may 
be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Lyle Wayne Miller, 41, Great Bend, KS, died on December 23, 2021.&nbsp; 
Born on March 4, 1980, in Great Bend, KS, he was the Son of Larry L. 
Miller and La Veta (Dringmann Miller) Darbro.Lyle was Brother to Lisa (Ricky) Wyatt, Lacy (Dustin) Pfannenstiel, 
Lori (Ben) Behnke, Lynn (Jessie) Miller, Lonny Miller, Corey (Darcy) 
Darbro, Brett (Ashley) Darbro, and Kimberly (Tyler) Ast; Father to 
Linzie Miller; and Grandfather to Elaina and Grandson to Bonnie Darbro. 
Lyle is survived by his Mother and Husband Dana Darbro, Brothers, 
Sisters, Daughter, Granddaughter, Grandmother, and many Aunts, Uncles, 
Cousins, Nieces, Nephews &amp; Friends.Preceding him in death was his Father Larry, Grandparents Warren and 
Glennis (Lile) Miller and Ruth (Dringmann) Basgall. Lyle is loved and 
his smile will be missed.An amazing talented mechanic, farmer, and handyman, Lyle could do 
anything he set his mind to. With a big heart, Lyle was always the first
 to help anybody. Lyle’s hobbies were fishing, hunting, buying &amp; 
selling vehicles, and he loved spending time with family.Honoring Lyle’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and the family 
will remember him with a Celebration of Life Visitation Friday, December
 31, 2021 from 9 am to 11 am at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Family askes 
public to wear western attire if they are able. Private Family Burial 
will be held at Larned Cemetery following the visitation.In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Lyle in a special way 
may make a donation to the Lyle W. Miller Memorial Fund in care of 
Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may 
be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Lyle Wayne Miller

September 27, 1945 ~ December 24, 2021

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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

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 </figure>September 27, 1945 ~ December 24, 2021An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Keith-Lillich">HERE</a> for service details.

Keith F. Lillich

Dorothy Jean Doty, 90, passed away on December 27, 2021, at 
Diversicare of Larned. She was born on December 31, 1930, at Manhattan, 
Kansas, to Clarence Levi &amp; Anna Belle (Marken) Cobler. On May 5, 
1951, she married Ernest Richard Doty in Great Bend, Kansas. He died on 
October 13, 1993.

Dorothy was a Great Bend resident and homemaker. She loved 
all animals and was passionate about taking care and feeding stray cats,
 reading, watching soap operas, and spending time with family, the 
grandkids, and especially the great-grands.

Survivors include one daughter, Wanda (Ron) Heine of Great Bend; one 
sister, Lucille Haines of Great Bend; five grandchildren, Kim (Cecil) 
Petrie, Chris (Kathi) Heine, Jeff (Ann) Heine, Rick (Janelle) Heine, 
Brent (Megan) Heine; seventeen great-grandchildren; and many 
great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; six
 brothers including a twin brother, Donald Cobler; and four sisters.

Visitation will take place on Sunday, January 2, 2022, from 1:00 p.m.
 to 8:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday,
 January 3, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Munz 
presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials can 
be made to the Golden Belt Humane Society or Great Bend Public Library, 
in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dorothy Jean Doty, 90, passed away on December 27, 2021, at 
Diversicare of Larned. She was born on December 31, 1930, at Manhattan, 
Kansas, to Clarence Levi &amp; Anna Belle (Marken) Cobler. On May 5, 
1951, she married Ernest Richard Doty in Great Bend, Kansas. He died on 
October 13, 1993.Dorothy was a Great Bend resident and homemaker. She loved 
all animals and was passionate about taking care and feeding stray cats,
 reading, watching soap operas, and spending time with family, the 
grandkids, and especially the great-grands.Survivors include one daughter, Wanda (Ron) Heine of Great Bend; one 
sister, Lucille Haines of Great Bend; five grandchildren, Kim (Cecil) 
Petrie, Chris (Kathi) Heine, Jeff (Ann) Heine, Rick (Janelle) Heine, 
Brent (Megan) Heine; seventeen great-grandchildren; and many 
great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; six
 brothers including a twin brother, Donald Cobler; and four sisters.Visitation will take place on Sunday, January 2, 2022, from 1:00 p.m.
 to 8:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday,
 January 3, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Munz 
presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials can 
be made to the Golden Belt Humane Society or Great Bend Public Library, 
in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Dorothy Jean Doty

Cherie Michelle Belford, 65, passed away on December 27, 2021 at 
Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington. She was born on October 12, 1956 to 
A. Neal &amp; Opal (Mellies) Reichel. Cherie married Lawrence Belford on
 October 15, 1983 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, 
Kansas. They were inseparable through their years of marriage.

Mrs. Belford was a Hoisington, Kansas resident. She worked for 43 
years at Superior Essex as a Quality Tester. She enjoyed hunting, 
cooking, bowling, butchering/processing meat, and spending time with 
family especially the grandkids.

Survivors include, her husband, Lawrence of the home; two sons, Shawn
 Marvin and Tyler Marvin both of Great Bend; three daughters, Sandra 
(Anthony) Hopkins of Ellinwood, Heather Whisnant of Topeka, and Kendra 
Belford of Apple Valley, California; one sister, Charlotte (Phil) 
Brenning of Keller, TX; two brothers: Joel (Terry) Reichel of Alexander,
 KS, Jody (Seth Munter) Reichel of Oakland, CA; fifteen grandchildren, 
Devin, Emily, Brianna, Alexis, Kody, Madison, Kaden, Dietrich, Rae, 
Trace, Kali, Rella, Kinley, Creed; and two great-grandchildren, Zayl and
 Phreya. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, January 
2, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on 
Monday, January 3, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father
 Kola presiding. Interment will follow at St. John the Evangelist 
cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Barton County Relay for 
Life, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Cherie Michelle Belford, 65, passed away on December 27, 2021 at 
Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington. She was born on October 12, 1956 to 
A. Neal &amp; Opal (Mellies) Reichel. Cherie married Lawrence Belford on
 October 15, 1983 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, 
Kansas. They were inseparable through their years of marriage.Mrs. Belford was a Hoisington, Kansas resident. She worked for 43 
years at Superior Essex as a Quality Tester. She enjoyed hunting, 
cooking, bowling, butchering/processing meat, and spending time with 
family especially the grandkids.Survivors include, her husband, Lawrence of the home; two sons, Shawn
 Marvin and Tyler Marvin both of Great Bend; three daughters, Sandra 
(Anthony) Hopkins of Ellinwood, Heather Whisnant of Topeka, and Kendra 
Belford of Apple Valley, California; one sister, Charlotte (Phil) 
Brenning of Keller, TX; two brothers: Joel (Terry) Reichel of Alexander,
 KS, Jody (Seth Munter) Reichel of Oakland, CA; fifteen grandchildren, 
Devin, Emily, Brianna, Alexis, Kody, Madison, Kaden, Dietrich, Rae, 
Trace, Kali, Rella, Kinley, Creed; and two great-grandchildren, Zayl and
 Phreya. She is preceded in death by her parents.Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, January 
2, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on 
Monday, January 3, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father
 Kola presiding. Interment will follow at St. John the Evangelist 
cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Barton County Relay for 
Life, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Cherie Michelle Belford

William "Bill" Dean Brungardt, age 75, 
of Hays, Kansas passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021. He was born 
February 22, 1946 in Hays to Sylvester and Beatrice (Karlin) Brungardt. 
Bill graduated from St. Joseph’s Military Academy in 1964 and became a 
diesel mechanic through US Trade School. On November 7, 1964 he married 
Beverly Schmeidler at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Hays.

Bill was a Shop Mechanic for Permian 
Corporation for 32 years and then drove a crude truck for them. He then 
went to work for Coffeyville Resources as a truck driver retiring in 
2006. He was known to be a Jack of all trades including woodworking and 
refinishing and refurbishing cars. He was also an avid reader and 
listened to old country and western music.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly; a 
son, Shane Brungardt (Coleen) of Shawnee, Kansas; a daughter, Julie 
Johnston (Eric) of Overland Park, Kansas; three brothers, P.J. Karlin of
 Lawrence, Kansas, Terrence Brungardt (Karen) of Overland Park, Lionel 
"Bud" Brungardt (Linda) of Great Bend, Kansas; a sister, Donna Kaberlein
 (Don) of Olathe, Kansas and three grandchildren, Noah Johnston, El 
Brungardt and Kara Brungardt.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Joshua Johnston.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM 
Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Fr. 
Richard Daise officiating. Services will be live streamed on the 
Keithley Funeral Homes Facebook page and may be seen by going to 
www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com and selecting the Facebook Live tab.

Visitation will be Tuesday 5 PM - 8 PM 
with a Catherine Knights of Columbus rosary at 7 PM followed by a parish
 vigil service all at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509
 Vine, Hays, KS.

For those attending the family requests all to wear face masks due to Covid concerns.

Memorial contributions are suggested to TMP-Marian or HaysMed Hospice.

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

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 </figure>William "Bill" Dean Brungardt, age 75, 
of Hays, Kansas passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021. He was born 
February 22, 1946 in Hays to Sylvester and Beatrice (Karlin) Brungardt. 
Bill graduated from St. Joseph’s Military Academy in 1964 and became a 
diesel mechanic through US Trade School. On November 7, 1964 he married 
Beverly Schmeidler at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Hays.Bill was a Shop Mechanic for Permian 
Corporation for 32 years and then drove a crude truck for them. He then 
went to work for Coffeyville Resources as a truck driver retiring in 
2006. He was known to be a Jack of all trades including woodworking and 
refinishing and refurbishing cars. He was also an avid reader and 
listened to old country and western music.He is survived by his wife, Beverly; a 
son, Shane Brungardt (Coleen) of Shawnee, Kansas; a daughter, Julie 
Johnston (Eric) of Overland Park, Kansas; three brothers, P.J. Karlin of
 Lawrence, Kansas, Terrence Brungardt (Karen) of Overland Park, Lionel 
"Bud" Brungardt (Linda) of Great Bend, Kansas; a sister, Donna Kaberlein
 (Don) of Olathe, Kansas and three grandchildren, Noah Johnston, El 
Brungardt and Kara Brungardt.He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Joshua Johnston.Funeral services will be 10:00 AM 
Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Fr. 
Richard Daise officiating. Services will be live streamed on the 
Keithley Funeral Homes Facebook page and may be seen by going to 
www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com and selecting the Facebook Live tab.Visitation will be Tuesday 5 PM - 8 PM 
with a Catherine Knights of Columbus rosary at 7 PM followed by a parish
 vigil service all at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509
 Vine, Hays, KS.For those attending the family requests all to wear face masks due to Covid concerns.Memorial contributions are suggested to TMP-Marian or HaysMed Hospice.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

William 'Bill' Dean Brungardt

Michael Ray Wilson, 74, passed away December 22, 2021, at Hutchinson 
Regional Medical Center.&nbsp; He was born July 26, 1947, in Wichita, to John
 Francis "Pat" and Helen Marie (Massey) Wilson.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Michael served in the United States Navy on the USS Independence for 
four years.&nbsp; He worked for the Wichita Water Department.&nbsp; Michael 
attended and graduated from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; He taught 
school and coached in Victoria, KS, before working in the Oklahoma oil 
fields.&nbsp; Michael retired from the Kansas Corporation Commission, as a 
petroleum regulatory technician.&nbsp;

He loved all sports, but mostly he loved the Kansas City Chiefs and 
Kansas City Royals.&nbsp; Michael enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, boating,
 and camping.&nbsp; Later in life, he enjoyed reading, gardening, working in 
the yard, and taking gambling trips with his wife of 51 years, Mary.&nbsp; 
Michael never knew a stranger.&nbsp; He was a devout friend of Bill, and 
enjoyed regular meetings with his friends at Saint E’s Sobriety 
Society.&nbsp; Michael loved his family and friends very much.&nbsp;

He is survived by:&nbsp; his wife, Mary; daughter, Karen Sweeney; 
granddaughters, Conner and Kendall Sweeney; great-grandson, Trey; 
siblings, Dean (Sue) Wilson, Patty Wilson, Kevin (Dawn) Trantham, and 
Shane Trantham; nieces, Deana Wilson, Margaret (Eric) Keicher, Beth 
(Matt) Deller, and Elizabeth Trantham; nephew, Danny Trantham; and 
numerous cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Michael was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his parents, Helen M. Trantham and
 John Francis ‘Pat Wilson; and infant stepsister, Tonita Trantham.

Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2022, at Elliott
 Mortuary.&nbsp; Military honors will be conducted by the United States Navy 
Funeral Honor Guard.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Monday through Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to service time, with the 
family present, on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the American Heart 
Association, Alzheimer’s Foundation, American Cancer Society, Saint E’s 
Sobriety Society, or the Hutchinson Animal Shelter, in care of Elliott 
Mortuary and Crematory. 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Michael Ray Wilson, 74, passed away December 22, 2021, at Hutchinson 
Regional Medical Center.&nbsp; He was born July 26, 1947, in Wichita, to John
 Francis "Pat" and Helen Marie (Massey) Wilson.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Michael served in the United States Navy on the USS Independence for 
four years.&nbsp; He worked for the Wichita Water Department.&nbsp; Michael 
attended and graduated from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; He taught 
school and coached in Victoria, KS, before working in the Oklahoma oil 
fields.&nbsp; Michael retired from the Kansas Corporation Commission, as a 
petroleum regulatory technician.&nbsp;He loved all sports, but mostly he loved the Kansas City Chiefs and 
Kansas City Royals.&nbsp; Michael enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, boating,
 and camping.&nbsp; Later in life, he enjoyed reading, gardening, working in 
the yard, and taking gambling trips with his wife of 51 years, Mary.&nbsp; 
Michael never knew a stranger.&nbsp; He was a devout friend of Bill, and 
enjoyed regular meetings with his friends at Saint E’s Sobriety 
Society.&nbsp; Michael loved his family and friends very much.&nbsp;He is survived by:&nbsp; his wife, Mary; daughter, Karen Sweeney; 
granddaughters, Conner and Kendall Sweeney; great-grandson, Trey; 
siblings, Dean (Sue) Wilson, Patty Wilson, Kevin (Dawn) Trantham, and 
Shane Trantham; nieces, Deana Wilson, Margaret (Eric) Keicher, Beth 
(Matt) Deller, and Elizabeth Trantham; nephew, Danny Trantham; and 
numerous cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews.Michael was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his parents, Helen M. Trantham and
 John Francis ‘Pat Wilson; and infant stepsister, Tonita Trantham.Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2022, at Elliott
 Mortuary.&nbsp; Military honors will be conducted by the United States Navy 
Funeral Honor Guard.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Monday through Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to service time, with the 
family present, on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the American Heart 
Association, Alzheimer’s Foundation, American Cancer Society, Saint E’s 
Sobriety Society, or the Hutchinson Animal Shelter, in care of Elliott 
Mortuary and Crematory. 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Michael Ray Wilson

Eileen K. Stegman, 87, of Dodge City, Kansas, died December 28, 2021,
 at Manor of the Plains in Dodge City. She was born on February 9, 1934,
 at Brownell, Kansas, the daughter of Emanuel and Marie (Gumescheimer) 
Heronemus.

She married Patrick A. Stegman on May 2, 1955, at Sacred Heart 
Cathedral in Dodge City. He preceded her in death on April 19, 2010. 
Eileen worked as a teller at First National Bank in Dodge City before 
she became a mother. She then started her own at-home ironing service. 
After the children were all in school she worked as a receptionist for 
several doctor offices in Dodge City. She enjoyed traveling, camping and
 fishing with her husband and family. Eileen loved spending time with 
her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was a member of Sacred Heart Cathedral and the Altar Society in 
Dodge City as well as St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in 
Spearville.

She is survived by one daughter Cynthia Vierthaler and husband, 
Bruce, of Spearville, Kansas; two sons, Michael Stegman and wife, Tina, 
of rural Jetmore, and Anthony Stegman and wife, Julie, of Dodge City. 
She is also survived by ten grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren and
 one on the way.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Patrick; a 
granddaughter, Beth Ann Vierthaler; and two brothers, Leonard and Ronald
 Heronemus.

Vigil service will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. 
at Swaim Funeral Chapel in Dodge City. Funeral service will be held at 
Swaim Funeral Chapel on Tuesday January 4, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., with 
Rev. Wesley Schawe presiding. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery
 in Dodge City. Memorials are suggested to Beth Ann Vierthaler Memorial 
Scholarship or Sacred Heart School Endowment Fund 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>Eileen K. Stegman, 87, of Dodge City, Kansas, died December 28, 2021,
 at Manor of the Plains in Dodge City. She was born on February 9, 1934,
 at Brownell, Kansas, the daughter of Emanuel and Marie (Gumescheimer) 
Heronemus.She married Patrick A. Stegman on May 2, 1955, at Sacred Heart 
Cathedral in Dodge City. He preceded her in death on April 19, 2010. 
Eileen worked as a teller at First National Bank in Dodge City before 
she became a mother. She then started her own at-home ironing service. 
After the children were all in school she worked as a receptionist for 
several doctor offices in Dodge City. She enjoyed traveling, camping and
 fishing with her husband and family. Eileen loved spending time with 
her grandchildren and great grandchildren.She was a member of Sacred Heart Cathedral and the Altar Society in 
Dodge City as well as St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in 
Spearville.She is survived by one daughter Cynthia Vierthaler and husband, 
Bruce, of Spearville, Kansas; two sons, Michael Stegman and wife, Tina, 
of rural Jetmore, and Anthony Stegman and wife, Julie, of Dodge City. 
She is also survived by ten grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren and
 one on the way.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Patrick; a 
granddaughter, Beth Ann Vierthaler; and two brothers, Leonard and Ronald
 Heronemus.Vigil service will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. 
at Swaim Funeral Chapel in Dodge City. Funeral service will be held at 
Swaim Funeral Chapel on Tuesday January 4, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., with 
Rev. Wesley Schawe presiding. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery
 in Dodge City. Memorials are suggested to Beth Ann Vierthaler Memorial 
Scholarship or Sacred Heart School Endowment Fund in care of the funeral
 home.Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

Eileen K. Stegman

Glade resident Brent Norris passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, at the Newton Medical Center, Newton, KS at the age of 63.

He was born December 1, 1958, in Phillipsburg, KS the son of Nick and Dolores (Klink) Norris.

Brent was united in marriage to Beth Norris on November 5, 1983, in Lakin, KS.

Survivors include his wife Beth of the home and daughter Erika Norris and fiancé Tyler Holloway of Hays, KS.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 31, 2021,&nbsp; in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor LeRoy 
Herder officiating.&nbsp; The services will be streamed live on the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the 
Belmont Cemetery, Phillips County, KS.

Mr. Norris will lie in state from Noon until 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 
a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; The family will receive 
friends Thursday evening from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. for visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to Dane G. Hansen Scout Reservation or the Borderline Gun Club.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661, is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Glade resident Brent Norris passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, at the Newton Medical Center, Newton, KS at the age of 63.He was born December 1, 1958, in Phillipsburg, KS the son of Nick and Dolores (Klink) Norris.Brent was united in marriage to Beth Norris on November 5, 1983, in Lakin, KS.Survivors include his wife Beth of the home and daughter Erika Norris and fiancé Tyler Holloway of Hays, KS.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 31, 2021,&nbsp; in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor LeRoy 
Herder officiating.&nbsp; The services will be streamed live on the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the 
Belmont Cemetery, Phillips County, KS.Mr. Norris will lie in state from Noon until 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 
a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; The family will receive 
friends Thursday evening from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. for visitation.Memorial contributions may be made to Dane G. Hansen Scout Reservation or the Borderline Gun Club.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661, is in charge of arrangements.

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