Priscella Kate Jacobs, 84, passed away on January 19, 2022, at the 
University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, with her family by
 her side. She was the youngest child, in a family of four, born 
February 11, 1937, in McCracken, Kansas, to James Arthur and Emma Sarrah
 (Derr) Rixon. She had three brothers, John Arthur, James Robert and 
William Peter Rixon. Priscella grew up on the family farm and spent much
 of her time raising and tending to hundreds of chickens that provided 
many fried chicken dinners. She graduated from McCracken High School in 
1955 and attended two years of college at Fort Hays Kansas State 
College, Hays, Kansas. On November 25, 1958, Priscella married Charles 
“Charlie” LeRoy Jacobs at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in McCracken. They 
were blessed with three children, Mitchell Lee, Sandra Kay and Neal 
Eugene, raising them in this small western Kansas community.

Priscella was a lifelong resident of McCracken, and was one of the 
most devoted, hard working, loving mother and grandma. She worked at the
 Lacrosse Furniture Factory, La Crosse, Kansas, in the sewing 
department, before fulfilling her love of cooking by working as a school
 cook, alongside her two sister-in-laws and niece, with USD 395 school 
district for several years. In addition, she and Charlie purchased 
Charlie’s Service in McCracken, where their son, Mitchell, was an 
integral part of the family business. For over forty years, up until her
 death, Priscella worked at the station, keeping the business’s 
financial books, pumping gas, and visiting with the numerous customers 
and dear friends that came through the door.

Priscella loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and 
great-grandchildren. She spent numerous years camping, fishing and 
joining in on family vacations with her “Granny’s Pantry” in hand. 
Priscella enjoyed cooking with, and for them. She loved gardening and 
tending to her flowers. Priscella was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic 
Church in McCracken.

Priscella is preceded in death by her husband, parents and three 
brothers. Those left to mourn her passing include her son, Mitchell 
Jacobs, of McCracken, Kansas; daughter, Sandra Jacobs, of McCracken, 
Kansas; son, Neal Jacobs and wife, Amy, of Wichita, Kansas; two 
grandchildren, Jaden Jacobs (Jenna), and Tessa Taylor (Andrew); five 
great-grandchildren, Hadley Jacobs, Hudson Jacobs, Heston Jacobs, 
Charlee Taylor, Brynlee Taylor; two step-grandchildren, Crystal Foust 
(Chad) and Nicole Vonlehe (Drew); and two step great-grandchildren; 
Anton Foust; and Kaden Foust.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 23, 2022, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 
P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas. A rosary will be 
at 6:00 P.M.

Funeral service will be Monday, January 24, 2022, at 3:00 P.M. at St.
 Mary’s Catholic Church, McCracken, Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka 
officiating. Interment will be in the McCracken City Cemetery, 
McCracken, Kansas.

Memorials are requested to the American Legion Post 59, McCracken, Kansas, or the McCracken Library, McCracken, Kansas.

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

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

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 </figure>Priscella Kate Jacobs, 84, passed away on January 19, 2022, at the 
University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, with her family by
 her side. She was the youngest child, in a family of four, born 
February 11, 1937, in McCracken, Kansas, to James Arthur and Emma Sarrah
 (Derr) Rixon. She had three brothers, John Arthur, James Robert and 
William Peter Rixon. Priscella grew up on the family farm and spent much
 of her time raising and tending to hundreds of chickens that provided 
many fried chicken dinners. She graduated from McCracken High School in 
1955 and attended two years of college at Fort Hays Kansas State 
College, Hays, Kansas. On November 25, 1958, Priscella married Charles 
“Charlie” LeRoy Jacobs at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in McCracken. They 
were blessed with three children, Mitchell Lee, Sandra Kay and Neal 
Eugene, raising them in this small western Kansas community.Priscella was a lifelong resident of McCracken, and was one of the 
most devoted, hard working, loving mother and grandma. She worked at the
 Lacrosse Furniture Factory, La Crosse, Kansas, in the sewing 
department, before fulfilling her love of cooking by working as a school
 cook, alongside her two sister-in-laws and niece, with USD 395 school 
district for several years. In addition, she and Charlie purchased 
Charlie’s Service in McCracken, where their son, Mitchell, was an 
integral part of the family business. For over forty years, up until her
 death, Priscella worked at the station, keeping the business’s 
financial books, pumping gas, and visiting with the numerous customers 
and dear friends that came through the door.Priscella loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and 
great-grandchildren. She spent numerous years camping, fishing and 
joining in on family vacations with her “Granny’s Pantry” in hand. 
Priscella enjoyed cooking with, and for them. She loved gardening and 
tending to her flowers. Priscella was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic 
Church in McCracken.Priscella is preceded in death by her husband, parents and three 
brothers. Those left to mourn her passing include her son, Mitchell 
Jacobs, of McCracken, Kansas; daughter, Sandra Jacobs, of McCracken, 
Kansas; son, Neal Jacobs and wife, Amy, of Wichita, Kansas; two 
grandchildren, Jaden Jacobs (Jenna), and Tessa Taylor (Andrew); five 
great-grandchildren, Hadley Jacobs, Hudson Jacobs, Heston Jacobs, 
Charlee Taylor, Brynlee Taylor; two step-grandchildren, Crystal Foust 
(Chad) and Nicole Vonlehe (Drew); and two step great-grandchildren; 
Anton Foust; and Kaden Foust.Visitation will be Sunday, January 23, 2022, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 
P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas. A rosary will be 
at 6:00 P.M.Funeral service will be Monday, January 24, 2022, at 3:00 P.M. at St.
 Mary’s Catholic Church, McCracken, Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka 
officiating. Interment will be in the McCracken City Cemetery, 
McCracken, Kansas.Memorials are requested to the American Legion Post 59, McCracken, Kansas, or the McCracken Library, McCracken, Kansas.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Priscella Kate Jacobs

Mary “Gala” (McGinley) Brown, 88, of Colby, KS, died Thursday January 
20, 2022, at Citizens Medical Center in Colby. She was born August 19, 
1933, in Ogden, KS. Her parents were Bill and Esther (Thompson) 
McGinley. Gala was raised in Levant, KS where she met Dearld Brown while
 going to school. The two were inseparable and got married May 12, 1950,
 in Levant, KS. This union produced four children: Bill, Bob, Judy, and 
Janice. They moved to Colby, KS in 1966, where Gala ran the bakery for 
Larry’s IGA for many years. In her later years she enjoyed being retired
 with Derald, fishing, camping, and taking cruises with her husband and 
sister, and of course, being a grandma. When her grandchildren visited, 
she loved going for walks, playing cards, baking and loved family 
barbeques. 
Gala was preceded in death by her parents; her twin brother, Gaylord 
McGinley; sister, Jackie (Brown) Jensen; her husband, Derald Brown; 
son-in-law, Tab Stupka; daughter-in-law, Maureen (Watkins) Brown; two 
granddaughters, Kelly (Brown) Box and Mindy (Gilbert) Fryback; and 
great-grandchild, James Guay. 
Her survivors include children, Bill Brown of Weskan, KS; Bob (Lisa) 
Brown of Kearney, MO; Judy (Gordon) Gilbert of Colby, KS and Janice 
(Tommy) Hanavan of Colby, KS; sister, Kathryn Simpson of Pueblo, CO; 9 
grandchildren, Shayne (Bailey) Stupka, Shilo Stupka and Shastina 
(Trevor) Crane, all of Colby, KS, Chris (Karen) Brown of Wallace, KS, 
Rodney Box of Sharon Springs, KS, Bailey (Scott) McCoy of Kearney, MO, 
Carl Gilbert of Kansas City, MO, Bobby (Whitney) Gilbert of Abilene, KS,
 and Jeff Fryback of Colby, KS; 17 great-grandchildren; 4 
great-great-grandchildren and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. 
A Memorial Service will take place at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 
2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Memorials may be made to the M. Gala 
Brown Memorial Fund and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, 
Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Mary “Gala” (McGinley) Brown, 88, of Colby, KS, died Thursday January 
20, 2022, at Citizens Medical Center in Colby. She was born August 19, 
1933, in Ogden, KS. Her parents were Bill and Esther (Thompson) 
McGinley. Gala was raised in Levant, KS where she met Dearld Brown while
 going to school. The two were inseparable and got married May 12, 1950,
 in Levant, KS. This union produced four children: Bill, Bob, Judy, and 
Janice. They moved to Colby, KS in 1966, where Gala ran the bakery for 
Larry’s IGA for many years. In her later years she enjoyed being retired
 with Derald, fishing, camping, and taking cruises with her husband and 
sister, and of course, being a grandma. When her grandchildren visited, 
she loved going for walks, playing cards, baking and loved family 
barbeques. 
Gala was preceded in death by her parents; her twin brother, Gaylord 
McGinley; sister, Jackie (Brown) Jensen; her husband, Derald Brown; 
son-in-law, Tab Stupka; daughter-in-law, Maureen (Watkins) Brown; two 
granddaughters, Kelly (Brown) Box and Mindy (Gilbert) Fryback; and 
great-grandchild, James Guay. 
Her survivors include children, Bill Brown of Weskan, KS; Bob (Lisa) 
Brown of Kearney, MO; Judy (Gordon) Gilbert of Colby, KS and Janice 
(Tommy) Hanavan of Colby, KS; sister, Kathryn Simpson of Pueblo, CO; 9 
grandchildren, Shayne (Bailey) Stupka, Shilo Stupka and Shastina 
(Trevor) Crane, all of Colby, KS, Chris (Karen) Brown of Wallace, KS, 
Rodney Box of Sharon Springs, KS, Bailey (Scott) McCoy of Kearney, MO, 
Carl Gilbert of Kansas City, MO, Bobby (Whitney) Gilbert of Abilene, KS,
 and Jeff Fryback of Colby, KS; 17 great-grandchildren; 4 
great-great-grandchildren and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. 
A Memorial Service will take place at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 
2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Memorials may be made to the M. Gala 
Brown Memorial Fund and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, 
Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Mary 'Gala' (McGinley) Brown

Gerald Dean Lang, 73, of Colby passed away Jan 22, 2022, with his family by his side. Jerry was born Jan 2, 1949, in Hoxie, KS. 
As a child Gerald attended Sacred Heart School in Colby. He was very 
involved in Boy Scouts and eventually earned his Eagle Scout rank. He 
graduated from Colby High School in 1967 and then continued his 
education at Colby Community College, graduating with an Associates in 
Business degree in 1969. He relocated to Claremore, Oklahoma in 1977 and
 started a 34-year career with WalMart. After retirement he returned to 
Colby to be closer to family. 
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by sister 
Sharon (Tom) Redmond; brother Ronald (Deborah) Lang; nieces, Nikki 
(Russ) Moellering and Sarah (Cole) Garcia; nephews Scott Lang and Shawn 
Lang and many great nieces and nephews, that he truly enjoyed spending 
time with. 
Above all Gerald was a very devoted Catholic who cherished his faith and was very faithful in everyday life. 
A private graveside will take place in Claremore, Oklahoma. Memorials 
may be made to Citizens Medical Center for the Serenity Room and sent in
 care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information
 or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Gerald Dean Lang, 73, of Colby passed away Jan 22, 2022, with his family by his side. Jerry was born Jan 2, 1949, in Hoxie, KS. 
As a child Gerald attended Sacred Heart School in Colby. He was very 
involved in Boy Scouts and eventually earned his Eagle Scout rank. He 
graduated from Colby High School in 1967 and then continued his 
education at Colby Community College, graduating with an Associates in 
Business degree in 1969. He relocated to Claremore, Oklahoma in 1977 and
 started a 34-year career with WalMart. After retirement he returned to 
Colby to be closer to family. 
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by sister 
Sharon (Tom) Redmond; brother Ronald (Deborah) Lang; nieces, Nikki 
(Russ) Moellering and Sarah (Cole) Garcia; nephews Scott Lang and Shawn 
Lang and many great nieces and nephews, that he truly enjoyed spending 
time with. 
Above all Gerald was a very devoted Catholic who cherished his faith and was very faithful in everyday life. 
A private graveside will take place in Claremore, Oklahoma. Memorials 
may be made to Citizens Medical Center for the Serenity Room and sent in
 care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information
 or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Gerald Dean Lang

January 13, 1937
 -
 January 18, 2022

An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Theodore-Franklin-Bernard-Bates-Sr?obId=23732243#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>January 13, 1937
 -
 January 18, 2022An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Theodore-Franklin-Bernard-Bates-Sr?obId=23732243#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Theodore Franklin Bernard Bates Sr.

Wilma J. Payne, 69, of Berryton, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 
2022. She was born August 22, 1952, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of 
Albert and Caroline (Kober) Zimmer. Wilma graduated from Marian 
High School in Schoenchen, Kansas in 1970 and earned a Bachelor’s of 
Science Degree from Hays University in 1974. Wilma was employed as a 
Computer Programmer for the Kansas Department of Revenue for 15 years 
before retiring in 2018. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic 
Church. Wilma married John A. Payne on May 23, 1981, in Hays. He
 survives. Other survivors include children, Brian (Michelle) Payne of 
Terre Haute, Indiana, Amy (Cody) Bird of Wellington, Colorado, five 
grandchildren, Aaron, Charlie, Benjamin, Julia and Zoe and her sister, 
Marian Spittles of Hays. Mass of Christian Burial will take 
place at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 28, 2022 at St. Matthew Catholic 
Church where the family will receive friends one hour prior to service 
time. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. In lieu of 
flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Midland Care, 200 SW 
Frazier Circle, Topeka, Kansas 66616 or the Alzheimer's Association, 
3625 SW 29th St., Suite 102, Topeka, Kansas 66614. Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave., is assisting the family with arrangements.

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 </figure>Wilma J. Payne, 69, of Berryton, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 
2022. She was born August 22, 1952, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of 
Albert and Caroline (Kober) Zimmer. Wilma graduated from Marian 
High School in Schoenchen, Kansas in 1970 and earned a Bachelor’s of 
Science Degree from Hays University in 1974. Wilma was employed as a 
Computer Programmer for the Kansas Department of Revenue for 15 years 
before retiring in 2018. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic 
Church. Wilma married John A. Payne on May 23, 1981, in Hays. He
 survives. Other survivors include children, Brian (Michelle) Payne of 
Terre Haute, Indiana, Amy (Cody) Bird of Wellington, Colorado, five 
grandchildren, Aaron, Charlie, Benjamin, Julia and Zoe and her sister, 
Marian Spittles of Hays. Mass of Christian Burial will take 
place at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 28, 2022 at St. Matthew Catholic 
Church where the family will receive friends one hour prior to service 
time. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. In lieu of 
flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Midland Care, 200 SW 
Frazier Circle, Topeka, Kansas 66616 or the Alzheimer's Association, 
3625 SW 29th St., Suite 102, Topeka, Kansas 66614. Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave., is assisting the family with arrangements.

Wilma J. Payne

Margaret Ann Asher, 90, passed away January 20, 2022, at University 
Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born 
August 21, 1931, to Herman and Marguerite (England) Hahn. Ann married 
Herbert William “Bill” Asher Sept. 5, 1950.&nbsp; He passed away Jan. 14, 
1979.

Ann, a long-time resident of Stafford County, was a member of First 
Congregational United Church of Christ, Great Bend.&nbsp; She was an active 
farm wife, who enjoyed all aspects of country living.&nbsp; She was a gifted 
artist, loved to bake and entertain, always having an open door to 
family, neighbors and friends.

Survivors include one son, Tim Asher of Great Bend; five 
grandchildren, Adam Schneweis (Aimee), Blake Schneweis (Lacy), Lisa 
Clauss (Chris), Amanda Pfenniger (Scott) and Will Asher; and six 
great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her daughter, Pamela 
Schneweis Hunter; infant grand daughter, Amy Schneweis (Pamela’s 
daughter); and a brother, Robert Hahn.

Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday, January 28, 2022, at 
Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery, 
Great Bend.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, 
January 27, with family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., all at
 Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children's 
Hospital, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Margaret Ann Asher, 90, passed away January 20, 2022, at University 
Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born 
August 21, 1931, to Herman and Marguerite (England) Hahn. Ann married 
Herbert William “Bill” Asher Sept. 5, 1950.&nbsp; He passed away Jan. 14, 
1979.Ann, a long-time resident of Stafford County, was a member of First 
Congregational United Church of Christ, Great Bend.&nbsp; She was an active 
farm wife, who enjoyed all aspects of country living.&nbsp; She was a gifted 
artist, loved to bake and entertain, always having an open door to 
family, neighbors and friends.Survivors include one son, Tim Asher of Great Bend; five 
grandchildren, Adam Schneweis (Aimee), Blake Schneweis (Lacy), Lisa 
Clauss (Chris), Amanda Pfenniger (Scott) and Will Asher; and six 
great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her daughter, Pamela 
Schneweis Hunter; infant grand daughter, Amy Schneweis (Pamela’s 
daughter); and a brother, Robert Hahn.Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday, January 28, 2022, at 
Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery, 
Great Bend.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, 
January 27, with family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., all at
 Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children's 
Hospital, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Margaret Ann Asher

Edward Lewis McCurry, 94, passed away January 20, 2022, at 
Medicalodges in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born May 16, 1927, in 
Hoisington, Kansas to Francis and Clara (Harper) McCurry. Edward married
 Marjorie Hickey on August 17, 1964 in Hoisington. She died on April 15,
 2018.

A lifetime resident of Hoisington, Edward graduated from Hoisington 
High School. During that time, he greatly enjoyed working at the movie 
theater running the projector and splicing the film. He then served in 
the United States Army, returning to Hoisington to become a dedicated 
farmer and rancher.

Survivors include his son, Michael (Laurie) McCurry of Hoisington; 
two grandsons, Cole (Raegan) McCurry and Nolan (Sara) McCurry; and one 
great-granddaughter, Harper McCurry. He is preceded in death by his 
wife; a brother, Robert; and a sister, Betty Bott.

Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 24, 2022, 
at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8
 p.m. and Vigil and Rosary at 7:00 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 
2022, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington, with 
Father Stephan Dabanka celebrating.&nbsp; Interment will follow at St. John 
Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington.

Memorials may be given to the St. John Catholic Cemetery, in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

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 </figure>Edward Lewis McCurry, 94, passed away January 20, 2022, at 
Medicalodges in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born May 16, 1927, in 
Hoisington, Kansas to Francis and Clara (Harper) McCurry. Edward married
 Marjorie Hickey on August 17, 1964 in Hoisington. She died on April 15,
 2018.A lifetime resident of Hoisington, Edward graduated from Hoisington 
High School. During that time, he greatly enjoyed working at the movie 
theater running the projector and splicing the film. He then served in 
the United States Army, returning to Hoisington to become a dedicated 
farmer and rancher.Survivors include his son, Michael (Laurie) McCurry of Hoisington; 
two grandsons, Cole (Raegan) McCurry and Nolan (Sara) McCurry; and one 
great-granddaughter, Harper McCurry. He is preceded in death by his 
wife; a brother, Robert; and a sister, Betty Bott.Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 24, 2022, 
at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8
 p.m. and Vigil and Rosary at 7:00 p.m.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 
2022, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington, with 
Father Stephan Dabanka celebrating.&nbsp; Interment will follow at St. John 
Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington.Memorials may be given to the St. John Catholic Cemetery, in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

Edward Lewis McCurry

Maurice L. Nordman, 92, passed away on January 20, 2022, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend, Kansas. &nbsp;He was born on March 5, 1929, in 
Olmitz, Kansas, to George and Augusta (Springer) Nordman. Maurice 
married Leola Schartz on April 25, 1950. She died on May 3, 1992.

A lifetime Barton County resident, Maurice was a farmer and cattleman
 on the family farm until he retired. Maurice was a member of St. Ann 
Catholic Church, Olmitz, and attended St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great
 Bend.&nbsp; He enjoyed traveling on various bus trips over the years and 
loved fishing and Polka dancing.

Maurice is survived by three sons, Ronnie (Cathy) of Olmitz, Marvin 
of Great Bend and Melvin (Robin) of Wichita; one daughter, Kathy 
Pechanec (Dennis) of Timken; two sisters, Norma Knight of Wichita and 
Margie Purdy of LaCrosse; seven grandchildren; and several great 
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Leola; and
 two sisters, Melba Stos and Alice Oborny.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 
26, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., 
Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Father Aneesh 
Parappanattu presiding.&nbsp; The Nordman family kindly requests that masks 
be worn for Maurice’s visitation and services. &nbsp;Memorials have been 
designated to Meals on Wheels of Great Bend or Golden Belt Home Health 
&amp; Hospice, in care Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Maurice L. Nordman, 92, passed away on January 20, 2022, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend, Kansas. &nbsp;He was born on March 5, 1929, in 
Olmitz, Kansas, to George and Augusta (Springer) Nordman. Maurice 
married Leola Schartz on April 25, 1950. She died on May 3, 1992.A lifetime Barton County resident, Maurice was a farmer and cattleman
 on the family farm until he retired. Maurice was a member of St. Ann 
Catholic Church, Olmitz, and attended St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great
 Bend.&nbsp; He enjoyed traveling on various bus trips over the years and 
loved fishing and Polka dancing.Maurice is survived by three sons, Ronnie (Cathy) of Olmitz, Marvin 
of Great Bend and Melvin (Robin) of Wichita; one daughter, Kathy 
Pechanec (Dennis) of Timken; two sisters, Norma Knight of Wichita and 
Margie Purdy of LaCrosse; seven grandchildren; and several great 
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Leola; and
 two sisters, Melba Stos and Alice Oborny.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 
26, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., 
Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Father Aneesh 
Parappanattu presiding.&nbsp; The Nordman family kindly requests that masks 
be worn for Maurice’s visitation and services. &nbsp;Memorials have been 
designated to Meals on Wheels of Great Bend or Golden Belt Home Health 
&amp; Hospice, in care Bryant Funeral Home.

Maurice L. Nordman

Edward Carlyle Herman, 86, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the Main Street Manor in Russell.

Edward was born on March 29, 1935 in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Boyd and Elsie Merle (Bennett) Herman. &nbsp;His family&nbsp;moved to Sylvan Grove, Kansas,&nbsp;where he&nbsp;grew up as a young boy and graduated from Sylvan Grove High School in the class of 1953. &nbsp;After high school, he&nbsp;proudly served his country by joining the United States Marines.

After&nbsp;completing his military service, he came back home&nbsp;and met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Flossie Ellen Hart on January 29, 1959, in Solomon, Kansas. &nbsp;They moved&nbsp;to and lived in&nbsp;Russell, Kansas&nbsp;from 1963 to 1987. &nbsp;They moved back to Russell in 2000 and made it their&nbsp;permanent&nbsp;home. &nbsp;He worked with the Kansas Department of Transportation as an engineer from 1963 to 1992. &nbsp;He&nbsp;was a reserve Russell Police&nbsp;Officer and was a member of the Topeka American Legion Post #400. &nbsp;He&nbsp;taught&nbsp;Kids Gun Safety&nbsp;Classes&nbsp;that he was very active in&nbsp;and enjoyed teaching gun safety to children. &nbsp;He enjoyed&nbsp;running, hunting, camping, hiking, being outdoors and watching hunting and fishing shows on television. &nbsp;Most of all he enjoyed spending quality time with his family.

Surviving family include&nbsp;his wife Ellen of the home&nbsp;and daughter Cindy Ramsey and husband Kenny of Hoisington, Kansas&nbsp;and his grandson Brian Ramsey and great grandson Shay Ramsey

He was preceded in death by&nbsp;his parents and infant sister Hazel Lee Herman.

A&nbsp;memorial&nbsp;celebration of Ed’s life will be held&nbsp;at 10:30 A.M.&nbsp;on Wednesday,&nbsp;January 26, 2022, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russel, Kansas. &nbsp;Cremation has been selected by the familyand they will greet guests before and after the service. &nbsp;Military Honors will be presented by the Russell V.F.W. Post 6240&nbsp;at the mortuary. &nbsp;A private burial&nbsp;of the ashes&nbsp;will take place after the service. &nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Edward Carlyle Herman, 86, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the Main Street Manor in Russell.Edward was born on March 29, 1935 in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Boyd and Elsie Merle (Bennett) Herman. &nbsp;His family&nbsp;moved to Sylvan Grove, Kansas,&nbsp;where he&nbsp;grew up as a young boy and graduated from Sylvan Grove High School in the class of 1953. &nbsp;After high school, he&nbsp;proudly served his country by joining the United States Marines. After&nbsp;completing his military service, he came back home&nbsp;and met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Flossie Ellen Hart on January 29, 1959, in Solomon, Kansas. &nbsp;They moved&nbsp;to and lived in&nbsp;Russell, Kansas&nbsp;from 1963 to 1987. &nbsp;They moved back to Russell in 2000 and made it their&nbsp;permanent&nbsp;home. &nbsp;He worked with the Kansas Department of Transportation as an engineer from 1963 to 1992. &nbsp;He&nbsp;was a reserve Russell Police&nbsp;Officer and was a member of the Topeka American Legion Post #400. &nbsp;He&nbsp;taught&nbsp;Kids Gun Safety&nbsp;Classes&nbsp;that he was very active in&nbsp;and enjoyed teaching gun safety to children. &nbsp;He enjoyed&nbsp;running, hunting, camping, hiking, being outdoors and watching hunting and fishing shows on television. &nbsp;Most of all he enjoyed spending quality time with his family.Surviving family include&nbsp;his wife Ellen of the home&nbsp;and daughter Cindy Ramsey and husband Kenny of Hoisington, Kansas&nbsp;and his grandson Brian Ramsey and great grandson Shay RamseyHe was preceded in death by&nbsp;his parents and infant sister Hazel Lee Herman.A&nbsp;memorial&nbsp;celebration of Ed’s life will be held&nbsp;at 10:30 A.M.&nbsp;on Wednesday,&nbsp;January 26, 2022, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russel, Kansas. &nbsp;Cremation has been selected by the familyand they will greet guests before and after the service. &nbsp;Military Honors will be presented by the Russell V.F.W. Post 6240&nbsp;at the mortuary. &nbsp;A private burial&nbsp;of the ashes&nbsp;will take place after the service. &nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Russell High School Trap Shooting Team and sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Edward Carlyle Herman

Adele Wilma Christy, aged 97, passed from this life on 19 January 
2022 at Park Lane Nursing Home, Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; Adele was born to 
Delbert John and Vera Blanche (Shomaker) Haynes on 22 July 1924 in 
Vining, Kansas.&nbsp; She grew up in Clifton-Vining, where her father ran a 
service station and her mother was a seamstress.&nbsp; After graduating high 
school in three years, she worked for a time at Pratt &amp; Whitney 
during the war effort.&nbsp; Visiting her sister, Sara Fleury, in Scott City,
 she met and later married a young Texan, J.W. (Bill) Gentry who was 
working with a seismic crew.&nbsp; They had three daughters: Sara Roxanne, 
Kairn Debra, and Jonny Bill.&nbsp; After Bill’s passing, Adele married 
Richard B. Christy of Scott City.&nbsp; They had two daughters: Kathy Del and
 Marian Elizabeth.

Adele was a homemaker and worked with Richard on their farm and 
ranch.&nbsp; She also drove a school bus for USD466 for many years and was a 
4-H leader.

Adele was part of the BW Club and Better Homes EHU and was a member of Eastern Star and the VFW Auxiliary.

Adele is preceded in death by her infant daughter Roxy, husband J.W. 
Gentry, husband Richard B. Christy, sister Sara Fleury, and brother 
Blair Haynes.

She is survived by daughters Kairn (Rex) Grothusen, Jonny Bill 
(Bruce) Wilkens, Kathy Harkness, and Marian (William) Nolan; 
grandchildren Greg (Melinda) Grothusen, Carrie Wilkens (Will Regan), 
Todd (Paige) Grothusen, Tamra Wilkens (Courtney Farr), Jennifer 
Harkness, Courtney Wilkens (Simon Hogan), Jason (Sarah) Harkness, 
Richard (Braeden) Nolan, and W. Rane Nolan; ten great-grandchildren and 
three great-great-grandchildren.

A private family memorial service will be held.&nbsp; There will be no calling times.&nbsp; The family requests no flowers.

Memorials may be given to Park Lane Nursing Home or Scott County Historical Society.

Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

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 </figure>Adele Wilma Christy, aged 97, passed from this life on 19 January 
2022 at Park Lane Nursing Home, Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; Adele was born to 
Delbert John and Vera Blanche (Shomaker) Haynes on 22 July 1924 in 
Vining, Kansas.&nbsp; She grew up in Clifton-Vining, where her father ran a 
service station and her mother was a seamstress.&nbsp; After graduating high 
school in three years, she worked for a time at Pratt &amp; Whitney 
during the war effort.&nbsp; Visiting her sister, Sara Fleury, in Scott City,
 she met and later married a young Texan, J.W. (Bill) Gentry who was 
working with a seismic crew.&nbsp; They had three daughters: Sara Roxanne, 
Kairn Debra, and Jonny Bill.&nbsp; After Bill’s passing, Adele married 
Richard B. Christy of Scott City.&nbsp; They had two daughters: Kathy Del and
 Marian Elizabeth.Adele was a homemaker and worked with Richard on their farm and 
ranch.&nbsp; She also drove a school bus for USD466 for many years and was a 
4-H leader.Adele was part of the BW Club and Better Homes EHU and was a member of Eastern Star and the VFW Auxiliary.Adele is preceded in death by her infant daughter Roxy, husband J.W. 
Gentry, husband Richard B. Christy, sister Sara Fleury, and brother 
Blair Haynes.She is survived by daughters Kairn (Rex) Grothusen, Jonny Bill 
(Bruce) Wilkens, Kathy Harkness, and Marian (William) Nolan; 
grandchildren Greg (Melinda) Grothusen, Carrie Wilkens (Will Regan), 
Todd (Paige) Grothusen, Tamra Wilkens (Courtney Farr), Jennifer 
Harkness, Courtney Wilkens (Simon Hogan), Jason (Sarah) Harkness, 
Richard (Braeden) Nolan, and W. Rane Nolan; ten great-grandchildren and 
three great-great-grandchildren.A private family memorial service will be held.&nbsp; There will be no calling times.&nbsp; The family requests no flowers.Memorials may be given to Park Lane Nursing Home or Scott County Historical Society.Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

Adele Wilma Christy

January 25, 1931 ~ January 21, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

January 25, 1931 ~ January 21, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Peggy 'Joyce' (Long) Daniels

Dorothy Helen (Moore) McRae, 85, Hays, died Thursday, January 20, 2022 at her home.

Born March 26, 1936 to Andrew Alexander
 Moore and Anna Margaret (Senger) Moore in Studley, Kansas, Dorothy was 
the fifth of eight Moore children who spent their childhood in Studley.&nbsp;
 She attended primary grades in a two-room schoolhouse in Studley, and 
then received her secondary education at Hoxie High School in Hoxie, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She met Paul McRae while in high school and they married in 
1954.

Dorothy worked at Hill City Hospital 
while Paul was in the Army, and then moved to Colorado Springs to be 
closer to Fort Carson where Paul was stationed.&nbsp; Pamela Jean was born 
there.

After Paul’s military service, the 
young family moved to Manhattan, Kansas where Dorothy worked at Riley 
County Hospital, supporting Paul’s education in veterinary medicine.&nbsp; 
Susan Lynne and Debra Jo were both born in Manhattan.

The family moved to Hays, Kansas in 
1961, and Paula Beth and Michael Alan were both born soon thereafter.&nbsp; 
Dorothy raised five children, all of whom were educated in Hays public 
schools.

In 1961, Dorothy joined the Ellis 
County Extension and remained an active member for 56 years.&nbsp; She was 
instrumental in establishing the Gemini Juniors 4-H Club and taught many
 young seamstresses through the club.&nbsp; She served as Club Leader, 
Project Leader, checked in Open Class Photography and provided security 
in the Schenk Building during the Ellis County Fair.

Dorothy groomed dogs at the Hays 
Veterinary Clinic until the family moved to the country in 1972.&nbsp; She 
then set up her own dog grooming business and began breeding Norwegian 
Elkhounds.&nbsp; She introduced the first of this breed to the area.

Dorothy became a member of the Buckeye Ladies Club in 1972, and was part of the BQ PEO for over 40 years.

In 1978, with husband Dr. Paul McRae, 
she helped pioneer Bovine Embryo Transfer.&nbsp; They often traveled in their
 private airplane to farms in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Colorado, 
Texas, and Arkansas.&nbsp; They flushed embryos from fertilized cattle, 
selected viable eggs, and finally placed those eggs in recipient cows.&nbsp; 
They were the first to introduce this process in much of the U.S. and, 
after working out many kinks, were very successful over the next 10 
years.

Dorothy moved back to Hays, bought a 
house and lived there over 25 years.&nbsp; While Paul and Dorothy were 
officially divorced, they remained friends throughout the remainder of 
her life, frequently celebrating family holidays or traveling for family
 visits together.&nbsp;

In the 90’s a group of California 
activists dumped a trailer full of doggie biscuits on the steps of the 
Capital in Topeka, Kansas, disputing conditions in the Kansas ‘Puppy 
Mills’.&nbsp; In response, new positions title “Facility Inspector for Kansas
 Animal Health Department” were formed and Dorothy became one of the 
first.&nbsp; She tirelessly dedicated her life to this important work from 
1991 to 2003.&nbsp; A fellow inspector noted that Dorothy had saved literally
 thousands of animal lives during her tenure.

&nbsp;After retiring, Dorothy continued her 
passion for animals and for service as a Board Member to the Hays Humane
 Society.&nbsp; Dorothy was a lifelong First United Methodist Church member, 
always helping as needed.&nbsp; She made phone calls for Prayers, became a 
Funeral Dinner Director, and yearly she helped with the Peddler’s Fair –
 an organization that dedicated all proceeds to help multiple area 
non-profit organizations.

She served on the election board and 
helped oversee each election in Hays for 48 years.&nbsp; Dorothy was a 
lifetime member of the VFW.

Dorothy McRae was preceded in death by 
her parents and sisters and brothers, Hazel Moore, Stella Clark, Della 
Stramel, Glen Moore, and Wilber Moore. Those still here to celebrate her
 life include her sister, Donna Morgenstern, her brother Bill Moore, her
 daughters, Pamela Livingston, Susan McRae Bickle (Tim Bickle), Debra 
May (Tim May), and Paula Carlson (Trent Carlson), and by her son, Michael 
McRae (Tanya).&nbsp; Nineteen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren 
are proud to have called her Grandma or “GMa Dot”.

A celebration of Dorothy’s life will be
 at 10:30 am on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Hays First United 
Methodist Church, with Rev. Craig Hauschild officiating.&nbsp; Burial will 
follow in Mt. Allen Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 
service time at the church. &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to Hays First 
United Methodist Church, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Dorothy may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Dorothy Helen (Moore) McRae, 85, Hays, died Thursday, January 20, 2022 at her home.Born March 26, 1936 to Andrew Alexander
 Moore and Anna Margaret (Senger) Moore in Studley, Kansas, Dorothy was 
the fifth of eight Moore children who spent their childhood in Studley.&nbsp;
 She attended primary grades in a two-room schoolhouse in Studley, and 
then received her secondary education at Hoxie High School in Hoxie, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She met Paul McRae while in high school and they married in 
1954.Dorothy worked at Hill City Hospital 
while Paul was in the Army, and then moved to Colorado Springs to be 
closer to Fort Carson where Paul was stationed.&nbsp; Pamela Jean was born 
there.After Paul’s military service, the 
young family moved to Manhattan, Kansas where Dorothy worked at Riley 
County Hospital, supporting Paul’s education in veterinary medicine.&nbsp; 
Susan Lynne and Debra Jo were both born in Manhattan.The family moved to Hays, Kansas in 
1961, and Paula Beth and Michael Alan were both born soon thereafter.&nbsp; 
Dorothy raised five children, all of whom were educated in Hays public 
schools.In 1961, Dorothy joined the Ellis 
County Extension and remained an active member for 56 years.&nbsp; She was 
instrumental in establishing the Gemini Juniors 4-H Club and taught many
 young seamstresses through the club.&nbsp; She served as Club Leader, 
Project Leader, checked in Open Class Photography and provided security 
in the Schenk Building during the Ellis County Fair.Dorothy groomed dogs at the Hays 
Veterinary Clinic until the family moved to the country in 1972.&nbsp; She 
then set up her own dog grooming business and began breeding Norwegian 
Elkhounds.&nbsp; She introduced the first of this breed to the area.Dorothy became a member of the Buckeye Ladies Club in 1972, and was part of the BQ PEO for over 40 years.In 1978, with husband Dr. Paul McRae, 
she helped pioneer Bovine Embryo Transfer.&nbsp; They often traveled in their
 private airplane to farms in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Colorado, 
Texas, and Arkansas.&nbsp; They flushed embryos from fertilized cattle, 
selected viable eggs, and finally placed those eggs in recipient cows.&nbsp; 
They were the first to introduce this process in much of the U.S. and, 
after working out many kinks, were very successful over the next 10 
years.Dorothy moved back to Hays, bought a 
house and lived there over 25 years.&nbsp; While Paul and Dorothy were 
officially divorced, they remained friends throughout the remainder of 
her life, frequently celebrating family holidays or traveling for family
 visits together.&nbsp;In the 90’s a group of California 
activists dumped a trailer full of doggie biscuits on the steps of the 
Capital in Topeka, Kansas, disputing conditions in the Kansas ‘Puppy 
Mills’.&nbsp; In response, new positions title “Facility Inspector for Kansas
 Animal Health Department” were formed and Dorothy became one of the 
first.&nbsp; She tirelessly dedicated her life to this important work from 
1991 to 2003.&nbsp; A fellow inspector noted that Dorothy had saved literally
 thousands of animal lives during her tenure.&nbsp;After retiring, Dorothy continued her 
passion for animals and for service as a Board Member to the Hays Humane
 Society.&nbsp; Dorothy was a lifelong First United Methodist Church member, 
always helping as needed.&nbsp; She made phone calls for Prayers, became a 
Funeral Dinner Director, and yearly she helped with the Peddler’s Fair –
 an organization that dedicated all proceeds to help multiple area 
non-profit organizations.She served on the election board and 
helped oversee each election in Hays for 48 years.&nbsp; Dorothy was a 
lifetime member of the VFW.Dorothy McRae was preceded in death by 
her parents and sisters and brothers, Hazel Moore, Stella Clark, Della 
Stramel, Glen Moore, and Wilber Moore. Those still here to celebrate her
 life include her sister, Donna Morgenstern, her brother Bill Moore, her
 daughters, Pamela Livingston, Susan McRae Bickle (Tim Bickle), Debra 
May (Tim May), and Paula Carlson (Trent Carlson), and by her son, Michael 
McRae (Tanya).&nbsp; Nineteen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren 
are proud to have called her Grandma or “GMa Dot”.A celebration of Dorothy’s life will be
 at 10:30 am on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Hays First United 
Methodist Church, with Rev. Craig Hauschild officiating.&nbsp; Burial will 
follow in Mt. Allen Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 
service time at the church. &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to Hays First 
United Methodist Church, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Dorothy may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

Dorothy Helen (Moore) McRae

E. Thaine Tomlinson, age 93, passed away Thursday, January 20th at SunPorch in Smith Center, KS.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Eldred-Thaine--Tomlinson?obId=23761818#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>E. Thaine Tomlinson, age 93, passed away Thursday, January 20th at SunPorch in Smith Center, KS.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Eldred-Thaine--Tomlinson?obId=23761818#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

E. Thaine Tomlinson

Saturday, August 19th, 1933-Thursday, January 20th, 2022

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/m-gala-brown/4836646/index.php">HERE</a> for service times.

Saturday, August 19th, 1933-Thursday, January 20th, 2022An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/m-gala-brown/4836646/index.php">HERE</a> for service times.

M. Gala Brown (McGinley)

Stephanie JoLynn Kaiser, 35, passed away on January 19, 2022, at The 
University of Kansas Med Center, Kansas City, Kansas. She was born on 
April 20, 1986, at Great Bend, Kansas, to Steve &amp; Lynn (Larson) 
Kaiser. Stephanie was married to Brandyn Kilgore on October 17, 2019, in
 Wichita, Kansas.

Stephanie, a lifetime resident of Great Bend, was a 2005 graduate of 
Great Bend High School, where she excelled in volleyball, later 
attending Barton Community College, earning her RN degree. She enjoyed 
playing rec league softball for many years, where she first met Brandyn 
and he would later ask her out at the ballfield.&nbsp; Her compassionate 
nature and nursing skills were exhibited through her employment at Great
 Bend Regional Hospital, Larned Correctional Facility, and currently 
UKHS-Great Bend Campus.&nbsp; Stephanie enjoyed the Fourth of July, 
Halloween, crocheting, shooting her Glock pistol, cats (often taking in 
strays), reading, gardening, and the solitude of country living.&nbsp; 
According to Max, she was known to bake the world’s best sugar cookies.&nbsp;
 Above all, she cherished her time with family, taking pride in never 
missing any of Max’s sports or activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Survivors include her husband Brandyn and son Max Stephan Trujillo 
both of the home; her parents; two brothers, Cory (Erica) Kaiser of 
Castle Rock, Colorado, and Kelly (Sarah) Kaiser of Andale, Kansas; 
godparents, JoLetta Woolwine of Westwood Hills, Kansas, and Stan Kaiser 
of Great Bend, Kansas; nieces and nephews, Crawford, Kellan, Kerrington,
 Bo, Cruz, Hayes, and Nash Kaiser; and her son’s father, Tom Trujillo. 
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Melvin and Frankie Kaiser,
 and Bob and Dorothy Larson.

In honoring Stephanie’s wishes, there will be no viewing as cremation
 has taken place and no service. Friends are welcome to sign her 
register book from 9:00 to 5:00 Monday, January 24, and Tuesday, January
 25, 2022, as well as on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, from 9:00 to 8:00 
with the family greeting guests from 5:00 to 7:00, all at Bryant Funeral
 Home. A private family interment will take place at Great Bend 
Cemetery. 

Memorials can be made to the Max Trujillo Education Fund, in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Stephanie JoLynn Kaiser, 35, passed away on January 19, 2022, at The 
University of Kansas Med Center, Kansas City, Kansas. She was born on 
April 20, 1986, at Great Bend, Kansas, to Steve &amp; Lynn (Larson) 
Kaiser. Stephanie was married to Brandyn Kilgore on October 17, 2019, in
 Wichita, Kansas.Stephanie, a lifetime resident of Great Bend, was a 2005 graduate of 
Great Bend High School, where she excelled in volleyball, later 
attending Barton Community College, earning her RN degree. She enjoyed 
playing rec league softball for many years, where she first met Brandyn 
and he would later ask her out at the ballfield.&nbsp; Her compassionate 
nature and nursing skills were exhibited through her employment at Great
 Bend Regional Hospital, Larned Correctional Facility, and currently 
UKHS-Great Bend Campus.&nbsp; Stephanie enjoyed the Fourth of July, 
Halloween, crocheting, shooting her Glock pistol, cats (often taking in 
strays), reading, gardening, and the solitude of country living.&nbsp; 
According to Max, she was known to bake the world’s best sugar cookies.&nbsp;
 Above all, she cherished her time with family, taking pride in never 
missing any of Max’s sports or activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Survivors include her husband Brandyn and son Max Stephan Trujillo 
both of the home; her parents; two brothers, Cory (Erica) Kaiser of 
Castle Rock, Colorado, and Kelly (Sarah) Kaiser of Andale, Kansas; 
godparents, JoLetta Woolwine of Westwood Hills, Kansas, and Stan Kaiser 
of Great Bend, Kansas; nieces and nephews, Crawford, Kellan, Kerrington,
 Bo, Cruz, Hayes, and Nash Kaiser; and her son’s father, Tom Trujillo. 
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Melvin and Frankie Kaiser,
 and Bob and Dorothy Larson.In honoring Stephanie’s wishes, there will be no viewing as cremation
 has taken place and no service. Friends are welcome to sign her 
register book from 9:00 to 5:00 Monday, January 24, and Tuesday, January
 25, 2022, as well as on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, from 9:00 to 8:00 
with the family greeting guests from 5:00 to 7:00, all at Bryant Funeral
 Home. A private family interment will take place at Great Bend 
Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Max Trujillo Education Fund, in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Stephanie JoLynn Kaiser

Smith Center resident Margaret Nix passed away Jan. 21, 2022, at the
 Smith County Hospital in Smith Center at the age of 66.&nbsp; She was born 
August 4, 1955, the daughter of E.B. &amp; Annie (Simmons) Smith.

Survivors include her son Nicholas of Smith Center, her daughter, 
LaDonna Stice of Stockton; her brother E.B. Smith, Jr; her sisters, Pam 
Rogers, Patsy Turner &amp; Nelda Massey; 9 grandchildren &amp; 1 great 
grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 2:00 p.m. in the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Jay Brandon 
officiating.&nbsp; The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve 
Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the West Cedar 
Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Margaret Nix Memorial Fund.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Visitation will be from 9:00 to 9:00 Monday at the funeral home.

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 </figure>Smith Center resident Margaret Nix passed away Jan. 21, 2022, at the
 Smith County Hospital in Smith Center at the age of 66.&nbsp; She was born 
August 4, 1955, the daughter of E.B. &amp; Annie (Simmons) Smith.Survivors include her son Nicholas of Smith Center, her daughter, 
LaDonna Stice of Stockton; her brother E.B. Smith, Jr; her sisters, Pam 
Rogers, Patsy Turner &amp; Nelda Massey; 9 grandchildren &amp; 1 great 
grandchild.Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 2:00 p.m. in the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Jay Brandon 
officiating.&nbsp; The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve 
Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the West Cedar 
Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to the Margaret Nix Memorial Fund.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 9:00 to 9:00 Monday at the funeral home.

Margaret Nix

Carol Ann Blackwell, age 83, passed away on Tuesday January 18, 2022, at 
her home in Lucas, KS. She was born the daughter of Denny &amp; Fern 
(Cherry) Dyer on September 26, 1938, in Lucas, KS.
 She is survived by her sister Mary (Jim) Williamson of Donna, TX &amp; many nieces and nephews.

Services are pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Carol Ann Blackwell, age 83, passed away on Tuesday January 18, 2022, at 
her home in Lucas, KS. She was born the daughter of Denny &amp; Fern 
(Cherry) Dyer on September 26, 1938, in Lucas, KS.
 She is survived by her sister Mary (Jim) Williamson of Donna, TX &amp; many nieces and nephews.Services are pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.&nbsp;

Carol Ann Blackwell

Norton resident Steve Thompson passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the Andbe Home in Norton, KS at the age of 81.

Steve was born June 12, 1940, in Superior, NE the son of Kenneth Earl and Dorothy (Dugas) Thompson.

He was united in marriage to Esther Langer on June 9, 1962, in Superior, NE.

Survivors include his wife Esther of Norton; son Eric and wife Kellie
 of Norton; daughters Monica Bach and husband Anthony of Woodruff, KS, 
Natalie Wallace and husband Alex of Garden City, KS, and Paula McKenna 
and husband Greg of Selden, KS; brothers Dennis and wife Rita of Beloit 
and Pat and wife Sally of Kernersville, NC; a sister Joan Bargen and 
husband Bill of Omak, Washington; 17 grandchildren; and 9 great 
grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2022,&nbsp; at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Norton with Father 
Matthew Cowan officiating. &nbsp;The services will be streamed live on the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the 
Norton Cemetery.

Mr. Thompson will lie in state from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.&nbsp; The family will receive 
friends for a wake from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Monday evening at the 
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Norton, with a Rosary to follow 
at 7:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Steve Thompson Memorial Fund.

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

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 </figure>Norton resident Steve Thompson passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the Andbe Home in Norton, KS at the age of 81.Steve was born June 12, 1940, in Superior, NE the son of Kenneth Earl and Dorothy (Dugas) Thompson.He was united in marriage to Esther Langer on June 9, 1962, in Superior, NE.Survivors include his wife Esther of Norton; son Eric and wife Kellie
 of Norton; daughters Monica Bach and husband Anthony of Woodruff, KS, 
Natalie Wallace and husband Alex of Garden City, KS, and Paula McKenna 
and husband Greg of Selden, KS; brothers Dennis and wife Rita of Beloit 
and Pat and wife Sally of Kernersville, NC; a sister Joan Bargen and 
husband Bill of Omak, Washington; 17 grandchildren; and 9 great 
grandchildren.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2022,&nbsp; at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Norton with Father 
Matthew Cowan officiating. &nbsp;The services will be streamed live on the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the 
Norton Cemetery.Mr. Thompson will lie in state from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.&nbsp; The family will receive 
friends for a wake from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Monday evening at the 
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Norton, with a Rosary to follow 
at 7:30 p.m.Memorial contributions may be made to the Steve Thompson Memorial Fund.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661 is in charge of arrangements.

Steve Thompson 

March 25, 1963
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 January 20, 2022

An obituary is pending with Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.plumergobber.com/obituaries/Larry-Joe-L.J.-Enfield,-Jr.?obId=23758749#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

March 25, 1963
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 January 20, 2022An obituary is pending with Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.plumergobber.com/obituaries/Larry-Joe-L.J.-Enfield,-Jr.?obId=23758749#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Larry Joe 'L.J.' Enfield Jr.

Linda Agnes (Wagoner) Zierlein, 78, passed away on January 19, 2022, at 
Holdrege, NE. She was born on May 12, 1943, in Colby, KS, the 6th of 11 
children to Victor “Vic” and Bertha “Ella” (Depperschmidt) Wagoner.
 Linda was baptized at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oberlin. 
Linda attended Oberlin, Leoville, and Hoxie schools, graduating in 1961,
 then attended The Academy of Cosmetology in Salina, KS, graduating in 
in 1962. Also in 1962 she married Sgt. Andrew “John” Tucker and moved 
to Maine where they adopted a baby, Andrea Lynn. Later they were 
stationed in Arkansas and Mississippi. They divorced in 1974.
 Linda married Elmer “Lloyd” Zierlein on November 13, 1976, and lived
 in rural Norton County, then in 2004 they moved to Norton. In 2018,&nbsp; they retired in Holdrege, NE, later to move to Beaver City Manor.
 She enjoyed listening to music, gardening, china painting, shopping,
 and giving gifts, always thinking of others. She was a member of St. 
Francis of Assissi Catholic Church in Norton.
 Linda is survived by husband, Lloyd Zierlein; daughter: Andrea 
(Dennis) Baranowski; grandchildren: Ashley, Phoenix, Eric and great 
granddaughter Novah; siblings: Vic (Doris) Wagoner, Violet Kinderchnect,
 Norbert (Reba) Wagoner, Arleen (Butch) Spresser, Rosalie (Bill) 
Bainter, Nick (Sheryl) Wagoner, Elaine Milkie, Roxie (Dave) Bruggemann, 
John Wagoner; brother-in-law: Voyle Miller and numerous niece and 
nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Janet 
Miller.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, January 24, 2022, at 
10:30AM at St. Francis of Assissi in Norton, KS. Visitation will be 
from 4:00-6:00PM on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at St. Francis of Assissi. 
 A rosary will be said at 6:00PM. Burial will be in Norton City 
Cemetery.

 Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis of Assissi 
Catholic Church.  Condolences can be left at www.paulsfh.com.

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 </figure>Linda Agnes (Wagoner) Zierlein, 78, passed away on January 19, 2022, at 
Holdrege, NE. She was born on May 12, 1943, in Colby, KS, the 6th of 11 
children to Victor “Vic” and Bertha “Ella” (Depperschmidt) Wagoner.
 Linda was baptized at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oberlin. 
Linda attended Oberlin, Leoville, and Hoxie schools, graduating in 1961,
 then attended The Academy of Cosmetology in Salina, KS, graduating in 
in 1962. Also in 1962 she married Sgt. Andrew “John” Tucker and moved 
to Maine where they adopted a baby, Andrea Lynn. Later they were 
stationed in Arkansas and Mississippi. They divorced in 1974.
 Linda married Elmer “Lloyd” Zierlein on November 13, 1976, and lived
 in rural Norton County, then in 2004 they moved to Norton. In 2018,&nbsp; they retired in Holdrege, NE, later to move to Beaver City Manor.
 She enjoyed listening to music, gardening, china painting, shopping,
 and giving gifts, always thinking of others. She was a member of St. 
Francis of Assissi Catholic Church in Norton.
 Linda is survived by husband, Lloyd Zierlein; daughter: Andrea 
(Dennis) Baranowski; grandchildren: Ashley, Phoenix, Eric and great 
granddaughter Novah; siblings: Vic (Doris) Wagoner, Violet Kinderchnect,
 Norbert (Reba) Wagoner, Arleen (Butch) Spresser, Rosalie (Bill) 
Bainter, Nick (Sheryl) Wagoner, Elaine Milkie, Roxie (Dave) Bruggemann, 
John Wagoner; brother-in-law: Voyle Miller and numerous niece and 
nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Janet 
Miller.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, January 24, 2022, at 
10:30AM at St. Francis of Assissi in Norton, KS. Visitation will be 
from 4:00-6:00PM on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at St. Francis of Assissi. 
 A rosary will be said at 6:00PM. Burial will be in Norton City 
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis of Assissi 
Catholic Church. Condolences can be left at www.paulsfh.com.

Linda Agnes Zierlein

Bernard F. "Ben" Droste, 78, passed away unexpectedly, at his home in Lawrence, Kansas, on January 17, 2021. He was born February 18, 1943, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Edward and Mary (Bieberly)&nbsp;Droste.

Ben married Charlene Werth on September 5, 1970, in Hays, Kansas. He attended grade school and high school in Spearville, Kansas. He received his bachelor’s degree from Fort Hays State University and his master’s degrees from the University of Kansas, Lawrence and Emporia State University, Emporia.

He spent his teaching career in the De Soto School district, Desoto, Kansas. During the summer months he owned and operated a custom harvesting business which took him from Texas to the Canadian border.

Survivors include his wife, a brother, Lester (Bernice)Droste, Wichita, Kansas and a sister Karen Matthews, Manhattan, Kansas, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ben was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Donald and Chester and a sister Betty McCall.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Spearville, Kansas, a rosary will proceed the funeral mass at 9:45 a.m. The family requests attendees wear a mask. Inurnment will be&nbsp;at a later date.&nbsp; Due to Covid concerns there will not be a gathering after the services.

Memorials may be made to Saint John the Baptist Church, Spearville or Windhorst Heritage Inc, Windhorst, Kansas in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;Messages &amp;&nbsp;condolencesmay be left at&nbsp;<a href="https://rumsey-yost.com/2022/01/bernard-f-droste-ben/">https://rumsey-yost.com/2022/01/bernard-f-droste-ben/</a>

Bernard F. "Ben" Droste, 78, passed away unexpectedly, at his home in Lawrence, Kansas, on January 17, 2021. He was born February 18, 1943, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Edward and Mary (Bieberly)&nbsp;Droste.Ben married Charlene Werth on September 5, 1970, in Hays, Kansas. He attended grade school and high school in Spearville, Kansas. He received his bachelor’s degree from Fort Hays State University and his master’s degrees from the University of Kansas, Lawrence and Emporia State University, Emporia.He spent his teaching career in the De Soto School district, Desoto, Kansas. During the summer months he owned and operated a custom harvesting business which took him from Texas to the Canadian border.Survivors include his wife, a brother, Lester (Bernice)Droste, Wichita, Kansas and a sister Karen Matthews, Manhattan, Kansas, and numerous nieces and nephews.Ben was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Donald and Chester and a sister Betty McCall.Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Spearville, Kansas, a rosary will proceed the funeral mass at 9:45 a.m. The family requests attendees wear a mask. Inurnment will be&nbsp;at a later date.&nbsp; Due to Covid concerns there will not be a gathering after the services.Memorials may be made to Saint John the Baptist Church, Spearville or Windhorst Heritage Inc, Windhorst, Kansas in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;Messages &amp;&nbsp;condolencesmay be left at&nbsp;<a href="https://rumsey-yost.com/2022/01/bernard-f-droste-ben/">https://rumsey-yost.com/2022/01/bernard-f-droste-ben/</a>

Bernard F. 'Ben' Droste

Maureen Helen Brown, age 67, of Weskan, Kansas passed away Saturday, 
January 15, 2022, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado.&nbsp;

Maureen was born September 22, 1954, to William and Marion (Hidock) 
Watkins in Binghamton, New York.&nbsp; She grew up and attended school in New
 York graduating in 1972.&nbsp; When Maureen was 19 her family moved to 
Oakley, Kansas.&nbsp; On August 20, 1976, she married William D. Brown in 
Colby, to this union they had two children, Chris and Kelly.&nbsp; Maureen 
worked as a CMA/CNA for several years.&nbsp; She was a member of the Weskan 
Bible Church and attended many church activities.&nbsp; She enjoyed cheering 
on the Denver Broncos, reading, crossword puzzles, and dearly loved 
spending time with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.&nbsp;

Preceding her in death were her parents; daughter, Kelly Box; and grandson, James Guay.&nbsp;

Maureen is survived by her husband; son, Chris (Karren Taylor) Brown 
of Wallace, KS; son-in-law, Rodney Box of Sharon Springs, KS; 7 
grandchildren: Emma Brown, Zackary Box, Briann Box, Nevaeh Brown, 
Bradley Brown, Jaylinn Brown and Jasmine Brown; 2 great grandchildren, 
Joey Guay and Kelly Stone; and many more family and friends.&nbsp;

Memorials may be designated to Weskan Bible Church Benevolent Fund 
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 
www.batemanfuneral.com

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 </figure>Maureen Helen Brown, age 67, of Weskan, Kansas passed away Saturday, 
January 15, 2022, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado.&nbsp;Maureen was born September 22, 1954, to William and Marion (Hidock) 
Watkins in Binghamton, New York.&nbsp; She grew up and attended school in New
 York graduating in 1972.&nbsp; When Maureen was 19 her family moved to 
Oakley, Kansas.&nbsp; On August 20, 1976, she married William D. Brown in 
Colby, to this union they had two children, Chris and Kelly.&nbsp; Maureen 
worked as a CMA/CNA for several years.&nbsp; She was a member of the Weskan 
Bible Church and attended many church activities.&nbsp; She enjoyed cheering 
on the Denver Broncos, reading, crossword puzzles, and dearly loved 
spending time with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.&nbsp;Preceding her in death were her parents; daughter, Kelly Box; and grandson, James Guay.&nbsp;Maureen is survived by her husband; son, Chris (Karren Taylor) Brown 
of Wallace, KS; son-in-law, Rodney Box of Sharon Springs, KS; 7 
grandchildren: Emma Brown, Zackary Box, Briann Box, Nevaeh Brown, 
Bradley Brown, Jaylinn Brown and Jasmine Brown; 2 great grandchildren, 
Joey Guay and Kelly Stone; and many more family and friends.&nbsp;Memorials may be designated to Weskan Bible Church Benevolent Fund 
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 
www.batemanfuneral.com

Maureen Helen Brown

January 2, 1936
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 January 21, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

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 January 21, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

Larry 'Stretch' L. Dyson

Edward was born on March 29, 1935, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Boyd
 and Elsie Merle (Bennett) Herman.&nbsp; His family moved to Sylvan Grove, 
Kansas, where he grew up as a young boy and graduated from Sylvan Grove 
High School in the class of 1953.&nbsp; After high school, he proudly served 
his country by joining the United States Marines.&nbsp; After completing his 
military service, he came back home and met, fell in love and was united
 in marriage to Flossie Ellen Hart on January 29, 1959, in Solomon, 
Kansas.&nbsp; They moved to and lived in Russell, Kansas from 1963 to 1987.&nbsp; 
They moved back to Russell in 2000 and made it their permanent home.&nbsp; He
 worked with the Kansas Department of Transportation as an engineer from
 1963 to 1992.&nbsp; He was a reserve Russell Police Officer and was a member
 of the Topeka American Legion Post #400.&nbsp; He taught Kids Gun Safety 
Classes that he was very active in and enjoyed teaching gun safety to 
children.&nbsp; He enjoyed running, hunting, camping, hiking, being outdoors 
and watching hunting and fishing shows on television.&nbsp; Most of all he 
enjoyed spending quality time with his family.

Surviving family include his wife Ellen of the home and daughter 
Cindy Ramsey and husband Kenny of Hoisington, Kansas and his grandson 
Brian Ramsey and great grandson Shay Ramsey

He was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister Hazel Lee 
Herman. A memorial celebration of Ed’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. 
on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in
 Russel, Kansas.&nbsp; Cremation has been selected by the family and they 
will greet guests before and after the service.&nbsp; Military Honors will be
 presented by the Russell V.F.W. Post 6240 at the mortuary.&nbsp; A private 
burial of the ashes will take place after the service.&nbsp; 


Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the 
funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Edward Carlyle Herman, 86, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the Main Street Manor in Russell.Edward was born on March 29, 1935, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Boyd
 and Elsie Merle (Bennett) Herman.&nbsp; His family moved to Sylvan Grove, 
Kansas, where he grew up as a young boy and graduated from Sylvan Grove 
High School in the class of 1953.&nbsp; After high school, he proudly served 
his country by joining the United States Marines.&nbsp; After completing his 
military service, he came back home and met, fell in love and was united
 in marriage to Flossie Ellen Hart on January 29, 1959, in Solomon, 
Kansas.&nbsp; They moved to and lived in Russell, Kansas from 1963 to 1987.&nbsp; 
They moved back to Russell in 2000 and made it their permanent home.&nbsp; He
 worked with the Kansas Department of Transportation as an engineer from
 1963 to 1992.&nbsp; He was a reserve Russell Police Officer and was a member
 of the Topeka American Legion Post #400.&nbsp; He taught Kids Gun Safety 
Classes that he was very active in and enjoyed teaching gun safety to 
children.&nbsp; He enjoyed running, hunting, camping, hiking, being outdoors 
and watching hunting and fishing shows on television.&nbsp; Most of all he 
enjoyed spending quality time with his family.Surviving family include his wife Ellen of the home and daughter 
Cindy Ramsey and husband Kenny of Hoisington, Kansas and his grandson 
Brian Ramsey and great grandson Shay RamseyHe was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister Hazel Lee 
Herman. A memorial celebration of Ed’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. 
on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in
 Russel, Kansas.&nbsp; Cremation has been selected by the family and they 
will greet guests before and after the service.&nbsp; Military Honors will be
 presented by the Russell V.F.W. Post 6240 at the mortuary.&nbsp; A private 
burial of the ashes will take place after the service.&nbsp; 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the 
funeral service arrangements.

Edward C. Herman

David Kruse was a man whose life was full of love. Jesus loved him – and
 although he couldn’t figure out why, he knew it to be true. He 
suspected that the real reason is that is the way Jesus is – He just 
can’t help but love, and not only David, but you as well. 
David was born January 11, 1944, to Herman and Christina (Knoepfel) in 
Grand Island, Nebraska, and he knew the love of his family including 
sisters Dorothy, Cheryl, Eva and Roselyn. He entered his eternal rest on
 January 18, 2022, due to COVID. He was predeceased by his parents and 
sister Dorothy. 
Growing up he attended Zion Lutheran School in Worms, Nebraska, and then 
attended high school and college at Concordia Teachers College in 
Seward, Nebraska. He taught physical sciences and mathematics at St. 
John’s College in Winfield, Kansas from 1966 until the school closed in 
1986. In Winfield he met Betty Sprehe and they were married June 14,&nbsp; 1970. Betty and David were parents to five adopted children: three sons 
(Craig, Wade and Clint) and two daughters (Tabitha and Wendy), so he 
experienced the love of wife and family. In later years he also was 
loved by ten grandchildren. David graduated from Kansas State University
 with an M.S. degree in physical science teaching and a PhD in physics 
education. 
David and Betty moved to Colby in 1987 where David taught physical 
sciences and computer programming at Colby Community College until his 
retirement in 2012. David was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in 
Colby and served as lay minister, choir director and in the handbell 
choir. 
David enjoyed trees, hiking and learning. He and Betty were blessed to 
take many trips together and visited all 50 states and many foreign 
countries. 
Visitation for friends will be from 3-5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 23, 
2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Funeral services are scheduled for 
11:00 a.m. Monday, January 24, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Colby.


In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Lead a Child or Trinity’s
 bell choir and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS
 67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>David Kruse was a man whose life was full of love. Jesus loved him – and
 although he couldn’t figure out why, he knew it to be true. He 
suspected that the real reason is that is the way Jesus is – He just 
can’t help but love, and not only David, but you as well. 
David was born January 11, 1944, to Herman and Christina (Knoepfel) in 
Grand Island, Nebraska, and he knew the love of his family including 
sisters Dorothy, Cheryl, Eva and Roselyn. He entered his eternal rest on
 January 18, 2022, due to COVID. He was predeceased by his parents and 
sister Dorothy. 
Growing up he attended Zion Lutheran School in Worms, Nebraska, and then 
attended high school and college at Concordia Teachers College in 
Seward, Nebraska. He taught physical sciences and mathematics at St. 
John’s College in Winfield, Kansas from 1966 until the school closed in 
1986. In Winfield he met Betty Sprehe and they were married June 14,&nbsp; 1970. Betty and David were parents to five adopted children: three sons 
(Craig, Wade and Clint) and two daughters (Tabitha and Wendy), so he 
experienced the love of wife and family. In later years he also was 
loved by ten grandchildren. David graduated from Kansas State University
 with an M.S. degree in physical science teaching and a PhD in physics 
education. 
David and Betty moved to Colby in 1987 where David taught physical 
sciences and computer programming at Colby Community College until his 
retirement in 2012. David was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in 
Colby and served as lay minister, choir director and in the handbell 
choir. 
David enjoyed trees, hiking and learning. He and Betty were blessed to 
take many trips together and visited all 50 states and many foreign 
countries. 
Visitation for friends will be from 3-5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 23, 
2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Funeral services are scheduled for 
11:00 a.m. Monday, January 24, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Colby. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Lead a Child or Trinity’s
 bell choir and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS
 67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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