Melvin Joe Keller, 77, passed away January 12, 2022&nbsp; at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington.

He was born March 23, 1944 in Larned; the son of William Evertt and 
Sara Glenn Glick Keller.&nbsp; He was born and raised in Larned, then moved 
to California.&nbsp; While in California he worked as a Plumber and a 
Plumbing instructor at USC.&nbsp; He later returned to Larned in 2000, where 
he continued plumbing and worked at the Department of Corrections and 
City of Larned until retirement.

He was of the Christian faith.&nbsp; Was a class of 1962 Larned High 
School graduate, was a Republican, was a member of AMAC and the Veterans
 of Foreign Wars and American Legion, both of Great Bend.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
listening to Sons of Liberty Bradlee Dean, playing computer games and 
spending time with his family, grandkids and great grandkids.

He married Connie V. Baca; she preceded him in death.

Survivors include; daughter, Lurene Keller, Great Bend, a son, Will 
(Kay) Keller, Timken; granddaughter, Heather Keller and great 
granddaughter Anna, Great Bend; granddaughter, Ashley (Donald) Ronck and
 great granddaughters, Gracyn, Zoey and Everly, Great Bend; 
granddaughter, Katie Jo Keller and great grandson Jaymeson, Timken.

He was preceded in death by; his parents, his wife, and a brother, Jon Raymond Keller.

Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday January 17, 2022 at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Troy Miller presiding.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be 1-8 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary. &nbsp;Military honors provided by 
United States Air Force and Larned VFW Post #2271.

Memorials may be given to Great Bend American Legion Post #180 in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Melvin Joe Keller, 77, passed away January 12, 2022&nbsp; at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington.He was born March 23, 1944 in Larned; the son of William Evertt and 
Sara Glenn Glick Keller.&nbsp; He was born and raised in Larned, then moved 
to California.&nbsp; While in California he worked as a Plumber and a 
Plumbing instructor at USC.&nbsp; He later returned to Larned in 2000, where 
he continued plumbing and worked at the Department of Corrections and 
City of Larned until retirement.He was of the Christian faith.&nbsp; Was a class of 1962 Larned High 
School graduate, was a Republican, was a member of AMAC and the Veterans
 of Foreign Wars and American Legion, both of Great Bend.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
listening to Sons of Liberty Bradlee Dean, playing computer games and 
spending time with his family, grandkids and great grandkids.He married Connie V. Baca; she preceded him in death.Survivors include; daughter, Lurene Keller, Great Bend, a son, Will 
(Kay) Keller, Timken; granddaughter, Heather Keller and great 
granddaughter Anna, Great Bend; granddaughter, Ashley (Donald) Ronck and
 great granddaughters, Gracyn, Zoey and Everly, Great Bend; 
granddaughter, Katie Jo Keller and great grandson Jaymeson, Timken.He was preceded in death by; his parents, his wife, and a brother, Jon Raymond Keller.Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday January 17, 2022 at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Troy Miller presiding.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be 1-8 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary. &nbsp;Military honors provided by 
United States Air Force and Larned VFW Post #2271.Memorials may be given to Great Bend American Legion Post #180 in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

Melvin Joe Keller

William J. “Bill” Stoss Jr. passed away January 12, 2022, at Azria 
Health in Great Bend. He was born on August 20, 1927, in Great Bend, the
 son of William and Marie (Pundsack) Stoss. He married Dorothy Oberle on
 May 16, 1956, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Bushton.

He graduated from Great Bend High School in 1945. Bill then entered 
the Army, serving from 1951-1953 during the Korean War and was stationed
 in Korea and Japan. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. 
Patrick Catholic Church and a 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus. 
Bill was a farmer and stockman and had previously worked for the Natural
 Gas Pipeline of America and as a reporter for the ASCS office.

Survivors include, his wife Dorothy Stoss of the home; two sons, 
Larry (Brenda) Stoss of Salina and Daryl (Susan Stambaugh) Stoss of 
Great Bend; four daughters, Debra (Daryl) Dreiling of Gardner, Carol 
(Wayne) Prather of Sterling, Shirley (LeRoy) Maneth of Andover, and 
Linda (Lance) Champlin of Concordia; fifteen grandchildren and seven 
great grandchildren, Ryan (Carly) Dreiling and their daughters Allison 
and Savannah, Jarrod (Nikki) Dreiling and their daughter Ava, Grant 
(Jennifer) Dreiling and their daughters Olivia and Adaline, Mallory 
(Ben) Gaeth and their sons Mark and Luke, Janel (Trevor) Bhattacharya, 
Keaton (Michaella) Prather, Sarah (Zach) Alley, Marie Stoss, Luke Stoss,
 Stephanie (Nick) Wade, Tyler (Shelby) Maneth, Nicole Maneth, Rachel 
Maneth, Trae Champlin and Bailey Champlin;&nbsp; two sisters, Alberta Bahr of
 Andover and Lois (Gerald) Mauler of Great Bend and a sister in law, 
Esther Stoss of Hutchinson. He was preceded in death by his parents; a 
grandson, Garrett Dreiling; his brother, Marvin Stoss; and a brother in 
law, Bernard Bahr.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 18, 
2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with a Vigil service and Knights of 
Columbus rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 
10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church 
with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend 
Cemetery. 

Memorials have been designated to Prince of Peace Parish or 
the Parkinson’s Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>William J. “Bill” Stoss Jr. passed away January 12, 2022, at Azria 
Health in Great Bend. He was born on August 20, 1927, in Great Bend, the
 son of William and Marie (Pundsack) Stoss. He married Dorothy Oberle on
 May 16, 1956, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Bushton.He graduated from Great Bend High School in 1945. Bill then entered 
the Army, serving from 1951-1953 during the Korean War and was stationed
 in Korea and Japan. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. 
Patrick Catholic Church and a 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus. 
Bill was a farmer and stockman and had previously worked for the Natural
 Gas Pipeline of America and as a reporter for the ASCS office.Survivors include, his wife Dorothy Stoss of the home; two sons, 
Larry (Brenda) Stoss of Salina and Daryl (Susan Stambaugh) Stoss of 
Great Bend; four daughters, Debra (Daryl) Dreiling of Gardner, Carol 
(Wayne) Prather of Sterling, Shirley (LeRoy) Maneth of Andover, and 
Linda (Lance) Champlin of Concordia; fifteen grandchildren and seven 
great grandchildren, Ryan (Carly) Dreiling and their daughters Allison 
and Savannah, Jarrod (Nikki) Dreiling and their daughter Ava, Grant 
(Jennifer) Dreiling and their daughters Olivia and Adaline, Mallory 
(Ben) Gaeth and their sons Mark and Luke, Janel (Trevor) Bhattacharya, 
Keaton (Michaella) Prather, Sarah (Zach) Alley, Marie Stoss, Luke Stoss,
 Stephanie (Nick) Wade, Tyler (Shelby) Maneth, Nicole Maneth, Rachel 
Maneth, Trae Champlin and Bailey Champlin;&nbsp; two sisters, Alberta Bahr of
 Andover and Lois (Gerald) Mauler of Great Bend and a sister in law, 
Esther Stoss of Hutchinson. He was preceded in death by his parents; a 
grandson, Garrett Dreiling; his brother, Marvin Stoss; and a brother in 
law, Bernard Bahr.Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 18, 
2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with a Vigil service and Knights of 
Columbus rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 
10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church 
with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend 
Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Prince of Peace Parish or 
the Parkinson’s Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

William J. 'Bill' Stoss Jr.

Henry L. “Hank” Geist, 69, Hays, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Morningside Place in Overland Park.

He was born September 18, 1952 in Hays,
 the son of Joseph and Virginia (Klaus) Geist.&nbsp; He was a 1971 graduate 
of Hays High School.&nbsp; On October 6, 1978 he was united in marriage to 
Susan Weber in Hays.&nbsp; He worked for many years at Hi-Plains Alignment 
with his dad.&nbsp; After semi-retiring, he picked up cars for Hays 
dealerships and worked a couple of summers for the city of Hays watering
 newly planted trees and mowing at the Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex.&nbsp; 
He was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church and enjoyed 
fishing, boating, and camping.&nbsp; Henry took great pride in teaching young
 people to ski and was always willing to help family, neighbors, and 
friends.&nbsp; He could fix anything and was knowledgeable in building, 
plumbing, electrical, and cars.&nbsp; Henry never knew a stranger, could talk
 to anybody, and loved to visit.

Survivors include his wife Susan of 
Hays, son: Michael Schmidtberger and wife Marcey of Walker, two 
daughters: Sarah Thomason and husband Jared of Olathe and Amber Zeman of
 Wichita, a brother: Joe Geist, Jr. of Hays, a sister: Nancy Seib and 
husband Mike of Hays, seven grandchildren: Taylor Schmidtberger, Cole 
Schmidtberger, Kiley (Schmidtberger) Beagley and husband Braden, Gavin 
Thomason, Ashlyn Thomason, Layton Zeman and Layla Zeman, and a great 
grandchild due in July.

He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew Christopher Geist.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic
 Church with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in 
St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until
 8:00 on Tuesday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 9:00 am 
until service time on Wednesday at the church.&nbsp; A vigil service and 
rosary will be at 6:30 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are
 suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or to St. Nicholas of Myra 
Catholic Church.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Henry may be shared with 
the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Henry L. “Hank” Geist, 69, Hays, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Morningside Place in Overland Park.He was born September 18, 1952 in Hays,
 the son of Joseph and Virginia (Klaus) Geist.&nbsp; He was a 1971 graduate 
of Hays High School.&nbsp; On October 6, 1978 he was united in marriage to 
Susan Weber in Hays.&nbsp; He worked for many years at Hi-Plains Alignment 
with his dad.&nbsp; After semi-retiring, he picked up cars for Hays 
dealerships and worked a couple of summers for the city of Hays watering
 newly planted trees and mowing at the Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex.&nbsp; 
He was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church and enjoyed 
fishing, boating, and camping.&nbsp; Henry took great pride in teaching young
 people to ski and was always willing to help family, neighbors, and 
friends.&nbsp; He could fix anything and was knowledgeable in building, 
plumbing, electrical, and cars.&nbsp; Henry never knew a stranger, could talk
 to anybody, and loved to visit.Survivors include his wife Susan of 
Hays, son: Michael Schmidtberger and wife Marcey of Walker, two 
daughters: Sarah Thomason and husband Jared of Olathe and Amber Zeman of
 Wichita, a brother: Joe Geist, Jr. of Hays, a sister: Nancy Seib and 
husband Mike of Hays, seven grandchildren: Taylor Schmidtberger, Cole 
Schmidtberger, Kiley (Schmidtberger) Beagley and husband Braden, Gavin 
Thomason, Ashlyn Thomason, Layton Zeman and Layla Zeman, and a great 
grandchild due in July.He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew Christopher Geist.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic
 Church with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in 
St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until
 8:00 on Tuesday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 9:00 am 
until service time on Wednesday at the church.&nbsp; A vigil service and 
rosary will be at 6:30 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are
 suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or to St. Nicholas of Myra 
Catholic Church.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Henry may be shared with 
the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Henry L. 'Hank' Geist

On Tuesday, January 11, 2022, the Trantham family said goodbye to 
their hero as Thomas R. Trantham, age 75, joined his parents (K.R. &amp;
 Agnes Trantham), brother (Darrell Trantham) and sisters (Karen Brown 
and Kathy Lacey).

Born on April 23, 1946, at his family’s farm near Sharon, Kansas, Tom
 attended and graduated from Sharon High School before joining the 
National Guard Reserves.&nbsp; Tom later met his great love, Cecelia Kimball 
and they were united in marriage in 1967 and moved to Great Bend in 
1972.&nbsp; Tom loved hunting, fishing, helping the neighbor farmers and 
sports, which you would see him in the stand cheering even after his 
children graduated, but his most precious memories were those spent with
 his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Tom was a true friend to many as he never knew a stranger and was 
always willing to go out of his way to help anyone in need.&nbsp; Over the 
years, many miles were traveled watching his children, grandchildren and
 great-grandchildren play sports.&nbsp; He always had words of advice such 
as, “If you can’t do it by midnight, you don’t need to do it”, or “If 
you don’t go 6 blocks out the way, it’s not an adventure.”

Tom will be dearly missed by his wife Cecelia Trantham, along with 
his sons, Dennis (Rose) Trantham, Timmy Trantham, a daughter, Michelle 
(Willy) Barber, grandsons, Tyler (Mika) Trantham, Travis Trantham, 
granddaughters, Anna (Rex) Hammer, Elizabeth Barber, Brittnee Barber and
 Skylar Trantham,&nbsp; great grandchildren, Blaine Leon, Salena, Keaston and
 Morgan Isern, and Thomas Trantham, many brother-in-laws and 
sister-in-laws, many nieces and nephews, as well as the many other 
people whose life he touched over the years and knew him as Papa Tom.

Per Tom’s wishes, cremation has taken place and the family will have a
 celebration of life service on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.
 with Pastor Victor Link presiding.&nbsp;&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are 
suggested to funeral expense, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>On Tuesday, January 11, 2022, the Trantham family said goodbye to 
their hero as Thomas R. Trantham, age 75, joined his parents (K.R. &amp;
 Agnes Trantham), brother (Darrell Trantham) and sisters (Karen Brown 
and Kathy Lacey).Born on April 23, 1946, at his family’s farm near Sharon, Kansas, Tom
 attended and graduated from Sharon High School before joining the 
National Guard Reserves.&nbsp; Tom later met his great love, Cecelia Kimball 
and they were united in marriage in 1967 and moved to Great Bend in 
1972.&nbsp; Tom loved hunting, fishing, helping the neighbor farmers and 
sports, which you would see him in the stand cheering even after his 
children graduated, but his most precious memories were those spent with
 his grandchildren and great grandchildren.Tom was a true friend to many as he never knew a stranger and was 
always willing to go out of his way to help anyone in need.&nbsp; Over the 
years, many miles were traveled watching his children, grandchildren and
 great-grandchildren play sports.&nbsp; He always had words of advice such 
as, “If you can’t do it by midnight, you don’t need to do it”, or “If 
you don’t go 6 blocks out the way, it’s not an adventure.”Tom will be dearly missed by his wife Cecelia Trantham, along with 
his sons, Dennis (Rose) Trantham, Timmy Trantham, a daughter, Michelle 
(Willy) Barber, grandsons, Tyler (Mika) Trantham, Travis Trantham, 
granddaughters, Anna (Rex) Hammer, Elizabeth Barber, Brittnee Barber and
 Skylar Trantham,&nbsp; great grandchildren, Blaine Leon, Salena, Keaston and
 Morgan Isern, and Thomas Trantham, many brother-in-laws and 
sister-in-laws, many nieces and nephews, as well as the many other 
people whose life he touched over the years and knew him as Papa Tom.Per Tom’s wishes, cremation has taken place and the family will have a
 celebration of life service on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.
 with Pastor Victor Link presiding.&nbsp;&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are 
suggested to funeral expense, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Thomas R. Trantham

Donna Jean Phillips, age 78, of Manhattan, died January 9, 2022, at Meadowlark Hills – Stolzer House. 
 She was born June 22, 1943, in Dodge City, Kansas, the daughter of Ward and Edna (Beard) Sims. 
 Donna graduated from Hays High School in Hays, KS. 
 She married Stanley Vincent Irvin in Hays. They later divorced. She 
married Alan Lee Phillips on June 10,1972, in Lincoln, Nebraska. 
 While visiting the Phillips Family farm pasture near Olsburg, KS, in 
the early 1970’s, she and Alan became inspired and decided their life 
mission would be to form a retreat at that location. In 1974, they 
founded the Living Water Ranch Retreat and Conference Center. This 
God-inspired retreat became a beloved location, not only to area 
residents but to countless others who came for rest, relaxation, 
business, pleasure or simply to get away from life’s distractions. 
 Alan preceded Donna in death on January 8, 2018. 
 Survivors include her two sons: Mark Irvin and his wife Rafeala of 
Germany, and Mike Irvin and his wife Lisa of Olsburg; seven 
grandchildren: Blessed, Melissa, Crystal, Jeremy, Braden, Jaron and 
Machella; numerous great-grandchildren: and three sisters: Linda North 
of Hays, KS, Cindy Schwartz of Breckenridge, CO, and Janet Sims of 
Lenexa, KS. 
 The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday, January
 17th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. Private family 
services will be held at a later date. 
 Online condolences may be left for the family by clicking on "Send Condolences" on this page. 
 In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial 
contributions may be made to either the Living Water Ranch or the Flint 
Hills Foster Teen Camps. Contributions may be left in care of the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS
 66502.

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 </figure>Donna Jean Phillips, age 78, of Manhattan, died January 9, 2022, at Meadowlark Hills – Stolzer House. 
 She was born June 22, 1943, in Dodge City, Kansas, the daughter of Ward and Edna (Beard) Sims. 
 Donna graduated from Hays High School in Hays, KS. 
 She married Stanley Vincent Irvin in Hays. They later divorced. She 
married Alan Lee Phillips on June 10,1972, in Lincoln, Nebraska. 
 While visiting the Phillips Family farm pasture near Olsburg, KS, in 
the early 1970’s, she and Alan became inspired and decided their life 
mission would be to form a retreat at that location. In 1974, they 
founded the Living Water Ranch Retreat and Conference Center. This 
God-inspired retreat became a beloved location, not only to area 
residents but to countless others who came for rest, relaxation, 
business, pleasure or simply to get away from life’s distractions. 
 Alan preceded Donna in death on January 8, 2018. 
 Survivors include her two sons: Mark Irvin and his wife Rafeala of 
Germany, and Mike Irvin and his wife Lisa of Olsburg; seven 
grandchildren: Blessed, Melissa, Crystal, Jeremy, Braden, Jaron and 
Machella; numerous great-grandchildren: and three sisters: Linda North 
of Hays, KS, Cindy Schwartz of Breckenridge, CO, and Janet Sims of 
Lenexa, KS. 
 The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday, January
 17th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. Private family 
services will be held at a later date. 
 Online condolences may be left for the family by clicking on "Send Condolences" on this page. 
 In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial 
contributions may be made to either the Living Water Ranch or the Flint 
Hills Foster Teen Camps. Contributions may be left in care of the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS
 66502.

Donna Jean Phillips

Ronald N. Haney, age 85, joined his mother and father in heaven on 
Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Leisure Homestead in Stafford, KS. Ronald
 was born on September 20, 1936, in Hutchinson, KS, the son of Phillip 
and Lenora Cole Haney. Ron grew up in Stafford County moving to Colby, 
Ks when he was 10 developing a love of sports.

During junior high and high school, Ron played all sports Colby had 
to offer.&nbsp; He played football while in college at K-State, with his 
senior year at Fort Hays State. Ron graduated from Fort Hays with a 
double major in Biology and health and recreation. Ron and Ramona Cayton
 met on the Fort Hays Campus. Ramona needed a ride back to Thomas County
 and a year later on August 3, 1958, they were married in Colby, Kansas.

After college, he taught school and coached various sports for 12 
years. He taught at Herndon, Selden, Sharon Springs, and Brewster.&nbsp; In 
1972 Ron and their family moved to Garden City, KS where he worked for 
Lee construction. He continued his love for sports by being an avid GCCC
 Bronc Buster fan. He encouraged all his children to try their hardest 
and give all sports a chance.&nbsp; His passion for creating beautiful works 
of art out of wood led him to be a life member of the Wood Carvers of 
America group and created a new position at Lee Construction as a 
pattern maker. Later working as a chief pattern maker for AcraPlant.

Along with sports and wood carving, animals were a lifelong passion. 
Ron spent many years with the Garden City Kennel Club.&nbsp; His retirement 
was used driving for Kansas SRS, taking patients all over the state.

Ron spent his final evening watching his grandson coach the Stafford 
High School boys’ basketball teams’ victory over the Pretty Prairie 
boys. His grandparents and family lived in Pretty Prairie most of their 
lives. We are comforted by the thought that his last night was spent 
enjoying sports and family.

Ron is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ramona Haney of Garden City.
 Son, Rod Haney, and wife Jeanette of Burden, Ks. 3 daughters, Renee and
 husband Rex Slover of Murphy, Tx. Rochelle and husband JC Smith of 
Stafford, Ks and RaDonna Perrin of Queen City, TX. 13 grandchildren, and
 13 great-grandchildren.

He is proceeded in death by his parents Phil and Lenora Haney, grandson Ryan Haney and son-in-law Ken Perrin.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 15, 
2022,&nbsp;at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Garden City, Kansas.&nbsp; Memorial
 services will be Live-streamed at www.priceandsons.com.

Private family inurnment will be in the Beulah Cemetery in Colby, Kansas at a later date.

Memorials In Lieu of Flowers may be written to the Finney County 
Historical Society in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 620 N. Main
 Street, Garden City, Kansas, 67846.

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 </figure>Ronald N. Haney, age 85, joined his mother and father in heaven on 
Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Leisure Homestead in Stafford, KS. Ronald
 was born on September 20, 1936, in Hutchinson, KS, the son of Phillip 
and Lenora Cole Haney. Ron grew up in Stafford County moving to Colby, 
Ks when he was 10 developing a love of sports.During junior high and high school, Ron played all sports Colby had 
to offer.&nbsp; He played football while in college at K-State, with his 
senior year at Fort Hays State. Ron graduated from Fort Hays with a 
double major in Biology and health and recreation. Ron and Ramona Cayton
 met on the Fort Hays Campus. Ramona needed a ride back to Thomas County
 and a year later on August 3, 1958, they were married in Colby, Kansas.After college, he taught school and coached various sports for 12 
years. He taught at Herndon, Selden, Sharon Springs, and Brewster.&nbsp; In 
1972 Ron and their family moved to Garden City, KS where he worked for 
Lee construction. He continued his love for sports by being an avid GCCC
 Bronc Buster fan. He encouraged all his children to try their hardest 
and give all sports a chance.&nbsp; His passion for creating beautiful works 
of art out of wood led him to be a life member of the Wood Carvers of 
America group and created a new position at Lee Construction as a 
pattern maker. Later working as a chief pattern maker for AcraPlant.Along with sports and wood carving, animals were a lifelong passion. 
Ron spent many years with the Garden City Kennel Club.&nbsp; His retirement 
was used driving for Kansas SRS, taking patients all over the state.Ron spent his final evening watching his grandson coach the Stafford 
High School boys’ basketball teams’ victory over the Pretty Prairie 
boys. His grandparents and family lived in Pretty Prairie most of their 
lives. We are comforted by the thought that his last night was spent 
enjoying sports and family.Ron is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ramona Haney of Garden City.
 Son, Rod Haney, and wife Jeanette of Burden, Ks. 3 daughters, Renee and
 husband Rex Slover of Murphy, Tx. Rochelle and husband JC Smith of 
Stafford, Ks and RaDonna Perrin of Queen City, TX. 13 grandchildren, and
 13 great-grandchildren.He is proceeded in death by his parents Phil and Lenora Haney, grandson Ryan Haney and son-in-law Ken Perrin.Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 15, 
2022,&nbsp;at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Garden City, Kansas.&nbsp; Memorial
 services will be Live-streamed at www.priceandsons.com.Private family inurnment will be in the Beulah Cemetery in Colby, Kansas at a later date.There will be no calling times.Memorials In Lieu of Flowers may be written to the Finney County 
Historical Society in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 620 N. Main
 Street, Garden City, Kansas, 67846.

Ronald N. Haney

Robert Joseph “Bob” Litson, 73, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

Bob was born July 24, 1948, in Quinter, Kansas, the son of Ralph 
Wayne and Maxine (Mendenhall) Litson.&nbsp; He was a resident of La Crosse, 
Kansas, for 42 years, moving from Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; Bob was a 1966 
graduate of Gove High School, Gove, Kansas, and a 1968 graduate of Brown
 Mackie College, Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; He was employed for 11 years by 
Dechant &amp; Taylor, La Crosse, Kansas, before his retirement.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, a 
life member of Rush County VFW Post 3147; and a member of Walnut City 
Masonic Lodge #215, Rush Center, Kansas.&nbsp; He also crafted the belt 
buckles for the McCracken Rodeo every year since the rodeo’s very first 
year.

Bob was a United States Air Force veteran serving in Vietnam from 
1969 to 1970, where he was awarded the Bronze Star for Bravery.

On October 27, 1968, he married Merlynn O. “Lynn” Brack at the United Methodist Church, Hoisington, Kansas.

Survivors include:&nbsp; his wife, Merlynn “Lynn” Litson, La Crosse, 
Kansas; his daughter, Rachelle Hartwich (Brent), Shawnee, Kansas; his 
grandson, Tyler Hartwich, Shawnee, Kansas; and his granddaughter, Reese 
Hartwich, Shawnee, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Ron Litson, and Larry Litson.

Visitation will be Friday, January 21, 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.

Church visitation will be Saturday, January 22, 2022, from 9:30 A.M. 
to 10:30 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

Memorial service will be Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. at
 the&nbsp; United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Scott 
Tempero officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, 
La Crosse, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the 
Rush County EMT’s, or the McCracken Rodeo, McCracken, Kansas, or the 
United Methodist Church, 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>Robert Joseph “Bob” Litson, 73, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.Bob was born July 24, 1948, in Quinter, Kansas, the son of Ralph 
Wayne and Maxine (Mendenhall) Litson.&nbsp; He was a resident of La Crosse, 
Kansas, for 42 years, moving from Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; Bob was a 1966 
graduate of Gove High School, Gove, Kansas, and a 1968 graduate of Brown
 Mackie College, Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; He was employed for 11 years by 
Dechant &amp; Taylor, La Crosse, Kansas, before his retirement.He was a member of the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, a 
life member of Rush County VFW Post 3147; and a member of Walnut City 
Masonic Lodge #215, Rush Center, Kansas.&nbsp; He also crafted the belt 
buckles for the McCracken Rodeo every year since the rodeo’s very first 
year.Bob was a United States Air Force veteran serving in Vietnam from 
1969 to 1970, where he was awarded the Bronze Star for Bravery.On October 27, 1968, he married Merlynn O. “Lynn” Brack at the United Methodist Church, Hoisington, Kansas.Survivors include:&nbsp; his wife, Merlynn “Lynn” Litson, La Crosse, 
Kansas; his daughter, Rachelle Hartwich (Brent), Shawnee, Kansas; his 
grandson, Tyler Hartwich, Shawnee, Kansas; and his granddaughter, Reese 
Hartwich, Shawnee, Kansas.He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Ron Litson, and Larry Litson.Visitation will be Friday, January 21, 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.Church visitation will be Saturday, January 22, 2022, from 9:30 A.M. 
to 10:30 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas.Memorial service will be Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. at
 the&nbsp; United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Scott 
Tempero officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, 
La Crosse, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the 
Rush County EMT’s, or the McCracken Rodeo, McCracken, Kansas, or the 
United Methodist Church, 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.

Robert Joseph 'Bob' Litson

Nora Irene Meerian, age 101, of Oakley, passed away on January 10, 
2022, at the Logan County Senior Living Nursing Home, Oakley.&nbsp; Nora was 
born on October 3, 1920, in rural Russell Springs, Logan County, to Oscar
 and Ruth (Hill) Huey.&nbsp; Nora married William "Bill" Meerian on December 
21, 1956, in Grinnell.&nbsp; She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church 
and enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and quilting. Nora was 
preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bill, two brothers:&nbsp; 
Allen Huey and Jim Huey, and her sister, Sarah Sutton. She is 
survived by three sons:&nbsp; Raymond Meerian of Wichita, Francis (Cindy) of 
Andover, and Chuck Meerian of Peck, and her daughter, Kathy (Gary) 
Sutphin of Denver. A complete obituary to follow.

Visitation will be Monday, January 17, 2022, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at 
Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home. Vigil Service &amp; Rosary will be in the 
evening (time to be determined.) Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am, 
Tuesday, January 18 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Oakley, with Fr. 
Luke Thielen officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp;


Memorials to the Nora Irene Meerian Memorial Fund, your choice of local
 animal shelter, or Logan County Senior Living, Oakley may be sent in 
care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748. Sign the online guestbook at www.kennedykosterfh.com

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 </figure>Nora Irene Meerian, age 101, of Oakley, passed away on January 10, 
2022, at the Logan County Senior Living Nursing Home, Oakley.&nbsp; Nora was 
born on October 3, 1920, in rural Russell Springs, Logan County, to Oscar
 and Ruth (Hill) Huey.&nbsp; Nora married William "Bill" Meerian on December 
21, 1956, in Grinnell.&nbsp; She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church 
and enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and quilting. Nora was 
preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bill, two brothers:&nbsp; 
Allen Huey and Jim Huey, and her sister, Sarah Sutton. She is 
survived by three sons:&nbsp; Raymond Meerian of Wichita, Francis (Cindy) of 
Andover, and Chuck Meerian of Peck, and her daughter, Kathy (Gary) 
Sutphin of Denver. A complete obituary to follow.Visitation will be Monday, January 17, 2022, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at 
Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home. Vigil Service &amp; Rosary will be in the 
evening (time to be determined.) Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am, 
Tuesday, January 18 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Oakley, with Fr. 
Luke Thielen officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp;
 Memorials to the Nora Irene Meerian Memorial Fund, your choice of local
 animal shelter, or Logan County Senior Living, Oakley may be sent in 
care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748. Sign the online guestbook at www.kennedykosterfh.com

Nora Irene Meerian

Robert Dunbar Macdonald, 85, Hays, Kansas, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at HaysMed.

He was born November 20, 1936, in 
Glasgow, Scotland, the son of William Anderson Dunbar and Violet 
Elizabeth Jane (Mulholland) Macdonald.&nbsp; Robert attended school in 
Glasgow, and he graduated from Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho in 1970.&nbsp;
 On December 19, 1970, Robert and Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Webb married and
 sealed for time and all eternity in Idaho at Idaho Falls Temple.&nbsp; He 
became a citizen of the United States on September 17, 1980, in Denver, 
Colorado, and he earned his CNA certification and GED in Hays.&nbsp; He loved
 serving others and did so through his work at DSNWK and Hays Good 
Samaritan Society.&nbsp; Robert was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
 Latter-Day Saints, serving a full mission in Scotland from 1962 -1964, 
and loved his church, family, singing, and education.

Survivors include his wife Betty of 
Hays, one son: Ian Macdonald and wife Brook of Olathe, two 
grandchildren: Seth Macdonald, serving a two-year mission in the Spokane
 Washington Mission and Ashlyn Macdonald of Olathe, two sisters: Dorothy
 Searle of Oshawa, Ontario, Canada and Mai Mackensie of Edinburgh, 
Scotland, a cousin: Maida Stadtler of Washington, D.C., a 
brother-in-law: Thomas Webb of Muncie, IN, and numerous nieces and 
nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister: Violet Hoogwerff and a brother: James Stephen Macdonald.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am on
 Monday, January 17, 2022 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day 
Saints, Hays.&nbsp; Burial will follow at 2:00 pm in Buhler East Cemetery, 
Buhler.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00 am until service time on Monday at
 the church.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to Hospice of HaysMed or to the 
Parkinson’s Foundation, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Robert may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Robert Dunbar Macdonald, 85, Hays, Kansas, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at HaysMed.He was born November 20, 1936, in 
Glasgow, Scotland, the son of William Anderson Dunbar and Violet 
Elizabeth Jane (Mulholland) Macdonald.&nbsp; Robert attended school in 
Glasgow, and he graduated from Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho in 1970.&nbsp;
 On December 19, 1970, Robert and Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Webb married and
 sealed for time and all eternity in Idaho at Idaho Falls Temple.&nbsp; He 
became a citizen of the United States on September 17, 1980, in Denver, 
Colorado, and he earned his CNA certification and GED in Hays.&nbsp; He loved
 serving others and did so through his work at DSNWK and Hays Good 
Samaritan Society.&nbsp; Robert was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
 Latter-Day Saints, serving a full mission in Scotland from 1962 -1964, 
and loved his church, family, singing, and education.Survivors include his wife Betty of 
Hays, one son: Ian Macdonald and wife Brook of Olathe, two 
grandchildren: Seth Macdonald, serving a two-year mission in the Spokane
 Washington Mission and Ashlyn Macdonald of Olathe, two sisters: Dorothy
 Searle of Oshawa, Ontario, Canada and Mai Mackensie of Edinburgh, 
Scotland, a cousin: Maida Stadtler of Washington, D.C., a 
brother-in-law: Thomas Webb of Muncie, IN, and numerous nieces and 
nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister: Violet Hoogwerff and a brother: James Stephen Macdonald.Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am on
 Monday, January 17, 2022 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day 
Saints, Hays.&nbsp; Burial will follow at 2:00 pm in Buhler East Cemetery, 
Buhler.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00 am until service time on Monday at
 the church.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Hospice of HaysMed or to the 
Parkinson’s Foundation, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Robert may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Robert Dunbar Macdonald

Candace LeBaron Parry, 59, died January 8, 2022, in Hill City, Kansas. 
She was born February 7, 1962 to Sara and Dean Albertson in Wichita. She
 was a registered nurse who loved each and every one of her patients 
very much. 
 She was preceded in death by G. Dean Albertson, Jeff Albertson, and 
Ricky LeBaron. Candace is survived by her mother, Sara and Brad Ohlson; 
two sons: Ricky Albertson and Zachary Parry (Abbey Auker); one daughter,
 Ashly LeBaron (Chris Blanchard);two sisters: Julie Poe (John Poe) and 
Jennifer Goswick (Brett Goswick); sister-in-law Jennifer Chelgren; six 
grandchildren: Brendan, Landon, Merrick, Ricky, Emma, and Jacob; and 
many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
 Services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Candace LeBaron Parry, 59, died January 8, 2022, in Hill City, Kansas. 
She was born February 7, 1962 to Sara and Dean Albertson in Wichita. She
 was a registered nurse who loved each and every one of her patients 
very much. 
 She was preceded in death by G. Dean Albertson, Jeff Albertson, and 
Ricky LeBaron. Candace is survived by her mother, Sara and Brad Ohlson; 
two sons: Ricky Albertson and Zachary Parry (Abbey Auker); one daughter,
 Ashly LeBaron (Chris Blanchard);two sisters: Julie Poe (John Poe) and 
Jennifer Goswick (Brett Goswick); sister-in-law Jennifer Chelgren; six 
grandchildren: Brendan, Landon, Merrick, Ricky, Emma, and Jacob; and 
many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
 Services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Candace LeBaron Parry

Erma Schneweis, 83, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.

She was born January 10, 1939, at Spearville, the daughter of Charles 
C. and Elizabeth Mary (Schawe) Ackerman.&nbsp; She graduated from of 
Windthorst High School and was a lifetime Ford County resident. In her 
younger years she worked as a secretary for hospitals in Garden City, 
Lamar, Colorado and a short time in California.&nbsp; On November 27, 1965,&nbsp; she married Robert “Bob” Schneweis at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Dodge 
City. She was a homemaker as well as working with Bob at Schneweis Tax 
and Accounting for several years.

She was a member of the Cathedral of Our lady of Guadalupe and 
Daughters of Isabella both in Dodge City.&nbsp; She enjoyed cooking and 
gardening and loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include: her husband of 56 years, Bob; 3 sons, Ron and wife
 Jerelyn, Alan and wife Paula and Gary and wife Rhnae all of Dodge City;
 2 daughters, Jill Mead and husband Jason, McPherson and Stacey Hamilton
 and husband Todd, Ensign; 19 grandchildren, Zach Schneweis and wife 
Amanda, Luke Schneweis, Gentry Peterson and husband Tyler, Josh 
Schneweis, Emily Davis and husband Cody, Matt Schneweis and fiancé, 
Claire Leis, Logan Sherraden, Brady Sherraden, Riley Sherraden, Gavin 
Schneweis, Brooklyn Schneweis, Kristin Schneweis, Ethan Schneweis, Megan
 Schneweis, Eli Mead, Ella Mead, Ryan Hamilton, Tanner Hamilton and 
Taylyn Hamilton; 6 great granddaughters, Aspyn, Autumn, Geneva, Sadie, 
Avery and Paige; 3 sisters, Catherine Brungardt, Garden City, Alice 
Craig and husband Larry, Lubbock, Texas and Martha Strecker, Hays; and a
 sister-in-law, Sandy Ackerman, Spearville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Shelley Schneweis and brother, Gil Ackerman.

Vigil service followed by Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 
7:00 pm Thursday, January 13, 2022, both at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge
 City.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Friday, January 14, 2022, at the
 Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge City, with Fr. Wesley Schawe 
presiding.&nbsp; The Mass will be livestreamed through the Cathedral of Our 
Lady of Guadalupe Facebook page.&nbsp;&nbsp; Burial will follow in Greencrest 
Memorial Gardens, Dodge City.&nbsp; Visitation will be Thursday from noon to 
7:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel.

The family suggests memorials to Prairie Home Health or the 
Alzheimer’s Association both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 
14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Erma Schneweis, 83, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.She was born January 10, 1939, at Spearville, the daughter of Charles 
C. and Elizabeth Mary (Schawe) Ackerman.&nbsp; She graduated from of 
Windthorst High School and was a lifetime Ford County resident. In her 
younger years she worked as a secretary for hospitals in Garden City, 
Lamar, Colorado and a short time in California.&nbsp; On November 27, 1965,&nbsp; she married Robert “Bob” Schneweis at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Dodge 
City. She was a homemaker as well as working with Bob at Schneweis Tax 
and Accounting for several years.She was a member of the Cathedral of Our lady of Guadalupe and 
Daughters of Isabella both in Dodge City.&nbsp; She enjoyed cooking and 
gardening and loved spending time with her family.Survivors include: her husband of 56 years, Bob; 3 sons, Ron and wife
 Jerelyn, Alan and wife Paula and Gary and wife Rhnae all of Dodge City;
 2 daughters, Jill Mead and husband Jason, McPherson and Stacey Hamilton
 and husband Todd, Ensign; 19 grandchildren, Zach Schneweis and wife 
Amanda, Luke Schneweis, Gentry Peterson and husband Tyler, Josh 
Schneweis, Emily Davis and husband Cody, Matt Schneweis and fiancé, 
Claire Leis, Logan Sherraden, Brady Sherraden, Riley Sherraden, Gavin 
Schneweis, Brooklyn Schneweis, Kristin Schneweis, Ethan Schneweis, Megan
 Schneweis, Eli Mead, Ella Mead, Ryan Hamilton, Tanner Hamilton and 
Taylyn Hamilton; 6 great granddaughters, Aspyn, Autumn, Geneva, Sadie, 
Avery and Paige; 3 sisters, Catherine Brungardt, Garden City, Alice 
Craig and husband Larry, Lubbock, Texas and Martha Strecker, Hays; and a
 sister-in-law, Sandy Ackerman, Spearville.She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Shelley Schneweis and brother, Gil Ackerman.Vigil service followed by Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 
7:00 pm Thursday, January 13, 2022, both at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge
 City.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Friday, January 14, 2022, at the
 Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge City, with Fr. Wesley Schawe 
presiding.&nbsp; The Mass will be livestreamed through the Cathedral of Our 
Lady of Guadalupe Facebook page.&nbsp;&nbsp; Burial will follow in Greencrest 
Memorial Gardens, Dodge City.&nbsp; Visitation will be Thursday from noon to 
7:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel.The family suggests memorials to Prairie Home Health or the 
Alzheimer’s Association both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 
14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp;

Erma Schneweis

Patricia Ann Daniels, age 74, of Beaver City, Nebraska departed this life on Monday, January 10, 2022 at
Phelps Memorial Hospital in Holdrege. She has left a hole in our hearts that won't be filled again until we meet
our Creator. She was born in Wray, Colorado on March 6, 1947 to Rex Harrold and Florence Lorraine (Reed)
Daniels. She was the first of their three daughters.


"Patsy," as her father called her, grew up on a ranch that is about as far northwest in Kansas as you can get.
In fact, the tri-state marker was about three miles from the house where she grew up, and the family ranch now
encompasses the marker.


Pat grew up in the saddle, working with livestock, and knowing what it meant to work and to work hard. She
never seemed to complain about the work she did. Even later in life, family members cannot recall a time where
she complained about it. She loved the outdoors, and in her youth she and her sisters would trade chores- Pat
taking the outside chores while Peggy and Sally did the indoor chores. She remained true to this until the day
she died. 
Pat started first grade in Cheyenne County, Pleasant Hill West 10, a one-room country school. The same
teacher taught all eight grades. She attended just one year here, then went to Haigler where she graduated in
1965 as Valedictorian. She attended Kansas Wesleyan for 2 years and transferred to Fort Hays State, where
she rodeoed for 1 year. She had dreamed of being a vet, but her father discouraged her from this. Pat was well
educated in multiple areas and loved to study, despite not having a college degree.

She met her soul mate during flying lessons with Glenn Packard in Imperial, and they went on their first date
on October 12, 1968. Just short of six months later, on April 3, 1969, she married Charles Keith Theobald. They
lived in Imperial during the week where he taught Industrial Arts. Pat and Keith both had their pilot’s licenses
and would fly home to Beaver City every weekend to farm.


They officially moved to Beaver City in 1971, renting various houses in or near town. One day Keith told her to
draw up a house plan, and she did so on the back of an envelope. They started building their new home, moving
in 50 years ago this coming spring.


They welcomed their first baby, Travis Daniel Theobald, on February 6, 1974. Sandi Lorraine Theobald joined
them on October 12, 1977. Raising her children became the most important job she ever had. Both agree that
while they may not have always had everything they wanted, they always had more than they needed. Pat did
everything for her family, always putting her needs second to those of her family.


She had had many jobs over her nearly 75 years, many of which were volunteer positions. Pat loved to help
others. Many can share a personal story of such generosity. If following one’s passion can be called a “job,” her
longest role was as leader of the 4-H Horse Club. She did this religiously for 50 years. She loved her horses and
would drop about anything to go for a ride.


Her second longest service was that of being an EMT, serving in the capacity of EMS Chief for many years.
She did this for nearly 30 years, which included many years of being an EMT and CPR instructor as well. She
would leave whatever she was doing to go on a call. Even after her health began to decline approximately one
year ago, she still responded when able. She was a member of the Nebraska Troop D Critical Incident Stress
Management (CISM) team. Pat spent at least 10 years as Beaver City Pool Manager, where she enjoyed
teaching swimming lessons, lifeguard training and doing water aerobics.


Pat grew up attending the Haigler United Methodist Church, and after coming to Beaver City became an active
member of the First Presbyterian Church. She and Keith were members of the Presbyterian Mariners for many
years. She taught Sunday School at the Presbyterian Church and later at the Wilsonville United Baptist-Christian
Church, when Keith became a minister there. Her love for the Lord was evident in both word and deed.


Pat drove the school bus both in Imperial and Beaver City. She worked as a locksmith for Edgar Hatheway in
Imperial for almost four years. She loved to paint, draw and write, contributing a sports column to the Beaver
City Times-Tribune for a few years. Memories of her childhood in northwest Kansas were included in a short
story published in the “Sod Houses and The Dirty Thirties” book. Local author Warren Dunlap asked her to draw
the cover for his book “Purgatorie Shooting.” Ever humble, she never felt any of her work was "good".


Pat was a humble, gracious, and amazing woman of God. She was a true Prayer Warrior. She loved others
and would take anyone in as her own. She loved animals, especially her horses.


She was preceded in death by her parents, Rex and Florence Daniels; father- and mother-in-law, John and
Metta Theobald; and brothers-in-law Kelley Theobald, David Theobald, and Larry Hardenbrook.


She is survived by her husband Keith; son Travis (Dolly) Theobald of Beaver City; daughter Sandi (Chad)
Longfellow of Ansley; sisters Sally (Dan) Leinen of Haigler, Nebraska, and Peggy (Bill) Deremer of Arvada, Colo.;
sister-in-laws Karen Hardenbrook of Beaver City and Pat Theobald of Michigan; brother-in-law Blake (Tere)
Theobald of New Mexico; grandchildren Jordyn Vincent, David Theobald, Jett Vincent, Trey Vincent, Ashton,
Maisy and Madison Longfellow, and Daniel and Jacy Theobald; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.


Memorials are suggested to the Beaver City Ambulance, Gideons International, or the Furnas County 4-H
Council.


Viewing and visitation will be Friday, January, 14, 2022 from 5 PM till 7 PM at Wenburg Funeral Home in
Beaver City, Nebraska. Funeral service will be Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 2 PM at Faith Community Church
of Beaver City, Nebraska with Travis Theobald, officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, of
Beaver City. Wenburg Funeral Home of Beaver City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolence and personal
reflections may be left at wenburgfuneralhome.com


Patricia Ann Daniels, age 74, of Beaver City, Nebraska departed this life on Monday, January 10, 2022 at
Phelps Memorial Hospital in Holdrege. She has left a hole in our hearts that won't be filled again until we meet
our Creator. She was born in Wray, Colorado on March 6, 1947 to Rex Harrold and Florence Lorraine (Reed)
Daniels. She was the first of their three daughters.
"Patsy," as her father called her, grew up on a ranch that is about as far northwest in Kansas as you can get.
In fact, the tri-state marker was about three miles from the house where she grew up, and the family ranch now
encompasses the marker.
Pat grew up in the saddle, working with livestock, and knowing what it meant to work and to work hard. She
never seemed to complain about the work she did. Even later in life, family members cannot recall a time where
she complained about it. She loved the outdoors, and in her youth she and her sisters would trade chores- Pat
taking the outside chores while Peggy and Sally did the indoor chores. She remained true to this until the day
she died. 
Pat started first grade in Cheyenne County, Pleasant Hill West 10, a one-room country school. The same
teacher taught all eight grades. She attended just one year here, then went to Haigler where she graduated in
1965 as Valedictorian. She attended Kansas Wesleyan for 2 years and transferred to Fort Hays State, where
she rodeoed for 1 year. She had dreamed of being a vet, but her father discouraged her from this. Pat was well
educated in multiple areas and loved to study, despite not having a college degree.
She met her soul mate during flying lessons with Glenn Packard in Imperial, and they went on their first date
on October 12, 1968. Just short of six months later, on April 3, 1969, she married Charles Keith Theobald. They
lived in Imperial during the week where he taught Industrial Arts. Pat and Keith both had their pilot’s licenses
and would fly home to Beaver City every weekend to farm.
They officially moved to Beaver City in 1971, renting various houses in or near town. One day Keith told her to
draw up a house plan, and she did so on the back of an envelope. They started building their new home, moving
in 50 years ago this coming spring.
They welcomed their first baby, Travis Daniel Theobald, on February 6, 1974. Sandi Lorraine Theobald joined
them on October 12, 1977. Raising her children became the most important job she ever had. Both agree that
while they may not have always had everything they wanted, they always had more than they needed. Pat did
everything for her family, always putting her needs second to those of her family.
She had had many jobs over her nearly 75 years, many of which were volunteer positions. Pat loved to help
others. Many can share a personal story of such generosity. If following one’s passion can be called a “job,” her
longest role was as leader of the 4-H Horse Club. She did this religiously for 50 years. She loved her horses and
would drop about anything to go for a ride.
Her second longest service was that of being an EMT, serving in the capacity of EMS Chief for many years.
She did this for nearly 30 years, which included many years of being an EMT and CPR instructor as well. She
would leave whatever she was doing to go on a call. Even after her health began to decline approximately one
year ago, she still responded when able. She was a member of the Nebraska Troop D Critical Incident Stress
Management (CISM) team. Pat spent at least 10 years as Beaver City Pool Manager, where she enjoyed
teaching swimming lessons, lifeguard training and doing water aerobics.
Pat grew up attending the Haigler United Methodist Church, and after coming to Beaver City became an active
member of the First Presbyterian Church. She and Keith were members of the Presbyterian Mariners for many
years. She taught Sunday School at the Presbyterian Church and later at the Wilsonville United Baptist-Christian
Church, when Keith became a minister there. Her love for the Lord was evident in both word and deed.
Pat drove the school bus both in Imperial and Beaver City. She worked as a locksmith for Edgar Hatheway in
Imperial for almost four years. She loved to paint, draw and write, contributing a sports column to the Beaver
City Times-Tribune for a few years. Memories of her childhood in northwest Kansas were included in a short
story published in the “Sod Houses and The Dirty Thirties” book. Local author Warren Dunlap asked her to draw
the cover for his book “Purgatorie Shooting.” Ever humble, she never felt any of her work was "good".
Pat was a humble, gracious, and amazing woman of God. She was a true Prayer Warrior. She loved others
and would take anyone in as her own. She loved animals, especially her horses.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rex and Florence Daniels; father- and mother-in-law, John and
Metta Theobald; and brothers-in-law Kelley Theobald, David Theobald, and Larry Hardenbrook.
She is survived by her husband Keith; son Travis (Dolly) Theobald of Beaver City; daughter Sandi (Chad)
Longfellow of Ansley; sisters Sally (Dan) Leinen of Haigler, Nebraska, and Peggy (Bill) Deremer of Arvada, Colo.;
sister-in-laws Karen Hardenbrook of Beaver City and Pat Theobald of Michigan; brother-in-law Blake (Tere)
Theobald of New Mexico; grandchildren Jordyn Vincent, David Theobald, Jett Vincent, Trey Vincent, Ashton,
Maisy and Madison Longfellow, and Daniel and Jacy Theobald; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorials are suggested to the Beaver City Ambulance, Gideons International, or the Furnas County 4-H
Council.
Viewing and visitation will be Friday, January, 14, 2022 from 5 PM till 7 PM at Wenburg Funeral Home in
Beaver City, Nebraska. Funeral service will be Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 2 PM at Faith Community Church
of Beaver City, Nebraska with Travis Theobald, officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, of
Beaver City. Wenburg Funeral Home of Beaver City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolence and personal
reflections may be left at wenburgfuneralhome.com

Patricia Ann Daniels

Passing peacefully, Karen Sue Brown was reunited with her parents, 
K.R. and Agnes Trantham; older brother, Darrel Trantham; sister Kathy 
Lacey on January 5, 2022.

Born on February 1, 1949, in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, she was an amazing mother, sister, aunt and friend to all.

Karen owned a convenience store and motel while living in Attica, 
Kansas, and was known to help anyone in need no matter what time of the 
night. She later moved to Alva, Oklahoma, where she worked in the print 
shop at Northwestern Oklahoma State College before relocating to 
California to find her most rewarding career of all: being Grandma Bert.
 Helping care for her daughter Tracie’s children – Emily and Mason – 
gave Karen great joy, which was added to later in life by her son, Ty, 
making her a grandma twice more with Rey and Zander. Karen loved 
gardening, crafting, and reading books with many people sharing in her 
knowledge and creations.

Missing Karen will be her son, Tyrone Hughbanks of Tyrone, Oklahoma, 
along with her daughter, Tracie Hephner and husband Wade of Omaha, 
Nebraska, as well as her grandchildren, Emily and Mason Hephner and Rey 
and Zander Hughbanks. She will also be missed by her brother, Tom 
Trantham and wife Cecilia, sister-in-law Nancy Trantham, as well as many
 nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Karen’s wish for no service has been honored as Karen did not want 
anyone to mourn her passing but rather celebrate the many memories made 
with her during her incredible life.

<figure>
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 </figure>Passing peacefully, Karen Sue Brown was reunited with her parents, 
K.R. and Agnes Trantham; older brother, Darrel Trantham; sister Kathy 
Lacey on January 5, 2022.Born on February 1, 1949, in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, she was an amazing mother, sister, aunt and friend to all.Karen owned a convenience store and motel while living in Attica, 
Kansas, and was known to help anyone in need no matter what time of the 
night. She later moved to Alva, Oklahoma, where she worked in the print 
shop at Northwestern Oklahoma State College before relocating to 
California to find her most rewarding career of all: being Grandma Bert.
 Helping care for her daughter Tracie’s children – Emily and Mason – 
gave Karen great joy, which was added to later in life by her son, Ty, 
making her a grandma twice more with Rey and Zander. Karen loved 
gardening, crafting, and reading books with many people sharing in her 
knowledge and creations.Missing Karen will be her son, Tyrone Hughbanks of Tyrone, Oklahoma, 
along with her daughter, Tracie Hephner and husband Wade of Omaha, 
Nebraska, as well as her grandchildren, Emily and Mason Hephner and Rey 
and Zander Hughbanks. She will also be missed by her brother, Tom 
Trantham and wife Cecilia, sister-in-law Nancy Trantham, as well as many
 nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.Karen’s wish for no service has been honored as Karen did not want 
anyone to mourn her passing but rather celebrate the many memories made 
with her during her incredible life.

Karen Sue Brown 

Stanley Duane Cebula, 74, of Goodland, Kansas went to be with our Lord on January 9, 2022.&nbsp; He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, papa, father-in-law, uncle, friend and community member, who lived a full life and was loved by many.&nbsp;

Stan was born the fourth of five children to Thomas James Cebula and Stella Frances Stroyek Cebula on March 19, 1947, in Goodland, Kansas.&nbsp; He grew up on the family farm just outside of Goodland.&nbsp; The house he was raised in as a child became the same house he raised his family in.&nbsp;

He attended Goodland schools, graduating from Goodland High School in 1965.&nbsp; Stan attended Colorado School of Mines before transferring to Colorado State College in Greeley, Colorado where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1969, and where he met his future wife, Gwendolyn Ann Forbes. &nbsp;

Stan and Gwen were married on May 17, 1969, at St. Rose of Lima in Denver, Colorado.&nbsp; In 2019, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.&nbsp; Anyone who observed their Christ-centered relationship was witness to a powerful example of faith, love, and devotion.&nbsp; They enjoyed traveling, especially to see musicals, dinner theaters and movies at the TCM Fathom events, while also never missing the opportunity to watch a classic film at home together.&nbsp; One of their most memorable trips together was this past fall to see the colors out west.&nbsp; It was the best they had ever seen!

Following college, Stan and Gwen spent a year in Eugene, Oregon, working as volunteers in the VISTA program (Volunteers in Service to America) supporting families to build their own homes. After the year of service, they returned to Denver, where Stan worked for Gart Brothers Sporting Goods and later worked for the Denver Water Department. Stan and Gwen returned to Goodland in the mid-1970s where Stan started helping with the Cebula Farm. He took over the farm and continued full time until his retirement in Spring 2018.&nbsp;

Stan and Gwen have six children: Aaron, Adam, Aileen, Alan, Amy and Ashley, also known as the A Team.&nbsp; One of his greatest joys in life was his children and you could often find him at their extracurricular activities or side by side helping him at the farm.&nbsp;

Stan has been described as a pillar of the community.&nbsp; He served as a school board member for Goodland Schools from 1991 to 1995.&nbsp; Additionally, he was a board member for the Co-op.&nbsp; During his life, Stan was an active member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, serving as a Cantor and Eucharistic Minister. He had been a parishioner of this parish since birth.&nbsp; He served as a fourth degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus Council #1993. Stan was the Council Grand Knight in 1994 and 1995. He was also the Faithful Navigator for the St. Pius the X Assembly. Stan’s activities included delivering Meals on Wheels, the annual Tootsie Roll Drive, regular bingo nights, Altar Server campout, Flatlander Festival events and annual activities at the county fair. Stan loved running the Tilt-a-Whirl. He was a confirmation teacher, and together with Gwen, they were CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) sponsors, hosting many events at the family farm. &nbsp;

Stan was quite the adventure-seeker and loved any activity that got him outdoors.&nbsp; Some of his favorite things to do included hunting with his brothers, sons and son-in-law, bird watching with his siblings, camping and hiking trips throughout the southwest with his brother Willie, wind wagon races, and wind surfing.&nbsp; He also loved to ski and enjoyed teaching his children and grandchildren.&nbsp; As a Papa, he never hesitated to spend time loving on and helping his grandchildren and deeply loved watching them grow.&nbsp; He was a true family man and had great fun lighting large firework displays with his brothers, sons, and nephews and was always up for making homemade ice cream and drinking Willie Beer.&nbsp; Most recently, he was able to do all of that in 2021 when family gathered to celebrate 100 years of Cebulas in Sherman County.&nbsp;

Stan is preceded in death by his parents, mother and father-in-law and older brother Jerome Cebula.

Stan is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn Cebula of Goodland, children Aaron (Kim) Cebula of Hays, Adam (Miranda) Cebula of Columbus, NE, Aileen (Donald) Raymer of Marion, Alan (Amanda) Cebula of Saint George, Amy (Joseph) Sramek of Goodland, and Ashley (Bryan) Boxberger of Hoisington, siblings Robert (Carol) Cebula of Orange, CA, William Cebula of Prescott Valley, AZ, Sister Janice Cebula of Clinton, IA,&nbsp;

&nbsp;grandchildren Jordy, Jymer, and Jayda Raymer, Landon and Zoey Sramek, Addilyn and Aizik Cebula, Lane and Luke Boxberger, Noah Cebula and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 14, 2022, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM MT at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Goodland, KS with a Vigil Service and Rosary following at 7:00 PM MT.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 10:30AM MT at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Goodland, KS with Father David Michael and Father Norbert Dlabal presiding.&nbsp; Burial will be held following Mass at the Goodland Cemetery.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in memory of Stanley Cebula to the OLPH Catholic Church Cebula Scholarship Fund or the Knights of Columbus Scholarship Fund and may be sent to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Avenue, Goodland, KS 67735. &nbsp;

Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.

Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

<figure>
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 </figure>Stanley Duane Cebula, 74, of Goodland, Kansas went to be with our Lord on January 9, 2022.&nbsp; He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, papa, father-in-law, uncle, friend and community member, who lived a full life and was loved by many.&nbsp;Stan was born the fourth of five children to Thomas James Cebula and Stella Frances Stroyek Cebula on March 19, 1947, in Goodland, Kansas.&nbsp; He grew up on the family farm just outside of Goodland.&nbsp; The house he was raised in as a child became the same house he raised his family in.&nbsp;He attended Goodland schools, graduating from Goodland High School in 1965.&nbsp; Stan attended Colorado School of Mines before transferring to Colorado State College in Greeley, Colorado where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1969, and where he met his future wife, Gwendolyn Ann Forbes. &nbsp;Stan and Gwen were married on May 17, 1969, at St. Rose of Lima in Denver, Colorado.&nbsp; In 2019, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.&nbsp; Anyone who observed their Christ-centered relationship was witness to a powerful example of faith, love, and devotion.&nbsp; They enjoyed traveling, especially to see musicals, dinner theaters and movies at the TCM Fathom events, while also never missing the opportunity to watch a classic film at home together.&nbsp; One of their most memorable trips together was this past fall to see the colors out west.&nbsp; It was the best they had ever seen!Following college, Stan and Gwen spent a year in Eugene, Oregon, working as volunteers in the VISTA program (Volunteers in Service to America) supporting families to build their own homes. After the year of service, they returned to Denver, where Stan worked for Gart Brothers Sporting Goods and later worked for the Denver Water Department. Stan and Gwen returned to Goodland in the mid-1970s where Stan started helping with the Cebula Farm. He took over the farm and continued full time until his retirement in Spring 2018.&nbsp;Stan and Gwen have six children: Aaron, Adam, Aileen, Alan, Amy and Ashley, also known as the A Team.&nbsp; One of his greatest joys in life was his children and you could often find him at their extracurricular activities or side by side helping him at the farm.&nbsp;Stan has been described as a pillar of the community.&nbsp; He served as a school board member for Goodland Schools from 1991 to 1995.&nbsp; Additionally, he was a board member for the Co-op.&nbsp; During his life, Stan was an active member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, serving as a Cantor and Eucharistic Minister. He had been a parishioner of this parish since birth.&nbsp; He served as a fourth degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus Council #1993. Stan was the Council Grand Knight in 1994 and 1995. He was also the Faithful Navigator for the St. Pius the X Assembly. Stan’s activities included delivering Meals on Wheels, the annual Tootsie Roll Drive, regular bingo nights, Altar Server campout, Flatlander Festival events and annual activities at the county fair. Stan loved running the Tilt-a-Whirl. He was a confirmation teacher, and together with Gwen, they were CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) sponsors, hosting many events at the family farm. &nbsp;Stan was quite the adventure-seeker and loved any activity that got him outdoors.&nbsp; Some of his favorite things to do included hunting with his brothers, sons and son-in-law, bird watching with his siblings, camping and hiking trips throughout the southwest with his brother Willie, wind wagon races, and wind surfing.&nbsp; He also loved to ski and enjoyed teaching his children and grandchildren.&nbsp; As a Papa, he never hesitated to spend time loving on and helping his grandchildren and deeply loved watching them grow.&nbsp; He was a true family man and had great fun lighting large firework displays with his brothers, sons, and nephews and was always up for making homemade ice cream and drinking Willie Beer.&nbsp; Most recently, he was able to do all of that in 2021 when family gathered to celebrate 100 years of Cebulas in Sherman County.&nbsp;Stan is preceded in death by his parents, mother and father-in-law and older brother Jerome Cebula.Stan is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn Cebula of Goodland, children Aaron (Kim) Cebula of Hays, Adam (Miranda) Cebula of Columbus, NE, Aileen (Donald) Raymer of Marion, Alan (Amanda) Cebula of Saint George, Amy (Joseph) Sramek of Goodland, and Ashley (Bryan) Boxberger of Hoisington, siblings Robert (Carol) Cebula of Orange, CA, William Cebula of Prescott Valley, AZ, Sister Janice Cebula of Clinton, IA,&nbsp;&nbsp;grandchildren Jordy, Jymer, and Jayda Raymer, Landon and Zoey Sramek, Addilyn and Aizik Cebula, Lane and Luke Boxberger, Noah Cebula and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.&nbsp;Visitation will be held on Friday, January 14, 2022, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM MT at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Goodland, KS with a Vigil Service and Rosary following at 7:00 PM MT.Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 10:30AM MT at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Goodland, KS with Father David Michael and Father Norbert Dlabal presiding.&nbsp; Burial will be held following Mass at the Goodland Cemetery.The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in memory of Stanley Cebula to the OLPH Catholic Church Cebula Scholarship Fund or the Knights of Columbus Scholarship Fund and may be sent to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Avenue, Goodland, KS 67735. &nbsp;Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Stanley Duane Cebula

April 27, 1963 – January 10, 2022

A nurse on earth is now an angel in heaven.

Penni Dawn Britt-Heller, 58, died on January 10, 2022, at home in St. John, Kansas with her husband and family by her side.

Penni was born April 27, 1963, in Abilene, Kansas, to Jean 
Ellen (DeWeese) Britt and Gerald Duane (Sonny) Britt. The youngest of 
four children, she grew up on the family farm once owned by her great 
grandparents in the Willowdale Township of the Talmage community. It was
 there that her love for animals and all things farm life were nurtured.
 That love grew even more after she married Bruce Heller, and they moved
 to his farm in St. John, Kansas.

She attended Talmage Grade School, Chapman Middle School, and
 Chapman High School, graduating in 1981, before continuing her 
education in nursing.

Penni began a long and dedicated nursing career in 1985 after
 graduating from Asbury School of Nursing in Salina and worked in 
hospitals, clinics, and home health in Manhattan, Salina, Junction City,
 Price, Utah; Alma, Nebraska; Norton, Salina, and Pratt, and served as a
 traveling nurse early in her career, serving in Dallas and Hawaii.

She loved teaching others the art of nursing and served as a 
clinical instructor for Colby Community College from 1999-2010, while 
also earning her BSN in Nursing from Fort Hays University in 2006. Her 
former students continue to express their love and gratitude for all she
 taught them, including the friendly and caring manner with which she 
cared for them and her patients.

As much as she loved nursing, she loved time spent with 
family even more. The vacations, campouts, birthday celebrations, family
 reunions and other events that brought family together were important 
to her. Penni was a constant energetic, fun-loving wife, mother, 
daughter, sister, aunt, niece. cousin and friend who loved to make 
everyone smile and laugh.

She is survived by her husband, Bruce Heller of St. John; 
son, Drew Britt and wife Brianna of Cave Creek, AZ; mother, Jean Britt 
of Abilene; sister Shawni (John) Sheets of Abilene; Rory (Deb) Britt of 
Abilene; and Shane (Toni) Britt of Kansas City.

Also surviving are stepsons, David (Veronica) Heller of St. 
John; Derrick (Weslea) Johnson of Everett, Washington on Aircraft 
Carrier Nimitz; stepdaughter Kelsey Coe of Houston, Texas; and 
grandchildren Annabelle and Kensington Britt; Sam, Jazlene, and Jade 
Heller; and Benjamin and Aubrey Johnson.

She is also survived by her special Little Sister, Gracie Dibble of Phillipsburg.

Penni was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Duane 
(Sonny) Britt; her maternal grandparents, V.P. and Georgia DeWeese; and 
paternal grandparents, Elvin and Lona Britt.

Along with her love of family and nursing, faith was an ever 
present and important part of Penni’s life. She wanted everyone to know 
that even though any of us may face adversities in life, we must still 
give God the glory and thank him. Never, throughout her entire cancer 
journey or life, did Penni feel that God left her. She hoped that 
because of her faith, she may have planted seeds in people to seek 
Christ.

The family invites you to help us celebrate Penni’s life, 
laughter, sense of humor, smile, the love she gave family and friends, 
and her never-ending faith during a celebration of life at Emmanuel 
Church in Abilene at 7 p.m. Friday, January 14, with Pastor Jon Griffith 
officiating. &nbsp;A second service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, 
January 15, at Trinity Community Church in Hudson, Kansas with Pastor 
Wade Russell officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Park Cemetery, St. 
John. &nbsp;Minnis Chapel, St. John, is in charge of arrangements.

To celebrate Penni’s love of helping others and her life-long
 love of reading, she requested her memorials be given to Care Beyond 
the Boulevard or to Talmage Library.

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 </figure>April 27, 1963 – January 10, 2022A nurse on earth is now an angel in heaven.Penni Dawn Britt-Heller, 58, died on January 10, 2022, at home in St. John, Kansas with her husband and family by her side.Penni was born April 27, 1963, in Abilene, Kansas, to Jean 
Ellen (DeWeese) Britt and Gerald Duane (Sonny) Britt. The youngest of 
four children, she grew up on the family farm once owned by her great 
grandparents in the Willowdale Township of the Talmage community. It was
 there that her love for animals and all things farm life were nurtured.
 That love grew even more after she married Bruce Heller, and they moved
 to his farm in St. John, Kansas.She attended Talmage Grade School, Chapman Middle School, and
 Chapman High School, graduating in 1981, before continuing her 
education in nursing.Penni began a long and dedicated nursing career in 1985 after
 graduating from Asbury School of Nursing in Salina and worked in 
hospitals, clinics, and home health in Manhattan, Salina, Junction City,
 Price, Utah; Alma, Nebraska; Norton, Salina, and Pratt, and served as a
 traveling nurse early in her career, serving in Dallas and Hawaii.She loved teaching others the art of nursing and served as a 
clinical instructor for Colby Community College from 1999-2010, while 
also earning her BSN in Nursing from Fort Hays University in 2006. Her 
former students continue to express their love and gratitude for all she
 taught them, including the friendly and caring manner with which she 
cared for them and her patients.As much as she loved nursing, she loved time spent with 
family even more. The vacations, campouts, birthday celebrations, family
 reunions and other events that brought family together were important 
to her. Penni was a constant energetic, fun-loving wife, mother, 
daughter, sister, aunt, niece. cousin and friend who loved to make 
everyone smile and laugh.She is survived by her husband, Bruce Heller of St. John; 
son, Drew Britt and wife Brianna of Cave Creek, AZ; mother, Jean Britt 
of Abilene; sister Shawni (John) Sheets of Abilene; Rory (Deb) Britt of 
Abilene; and Shane (Toni) Britt of Kansas City.Also surviving are stepsons, David (Veronica) Heller of St. 
John; Derrick (Weslea) Johnson of Everett, Washington on Aircraft 
Carrier Nimitz; stepdaughter Kelsey Coe of Houston, Texas; and 
grandchildren Annabelle and Kensington Britt; Sam, Jazlene, and Jade 
Heller; and Benjamin and Aubrey Johnson.She is also survived by her special Little Sister, Gracie Dibble of Phillipsburg.Penni was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Duane 
(Sonny) Britt; her maternal grandparents, V.P. and Georgia DeWeese; and 
paternal grandparents, Elvin and Lona Britt.Along with her love of family and nursing, faith was an ever 
present and important part of Penni’s life. She wanted everyone to know 
that even though any of us may face adversities in life, we must still 
give God the glory and thank him. Never, throughout her entire cancer 
journey or life, did Penni feel that God left her. She hoped that 
because of her faith, she may have planted seeds in people to seek 
Christ.The family invites you to help us celebrate Penni’s life, 
laughter, sense of humor, smile, the love she gave family and friends, 
and her never-ending faith during a celebration of life at Emmanuel 
Church in Abilene at 7 p.m. Friday, January 14, with Pastor Jon Griffith 
officiating. &nbsp;A second service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, 
January 15, at Trinity Community Church in Hudson, Kansas with Pastor 
Wade Russell officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Park Cemetery, St. 
John. &nbsp;Minnis Chapel, St. John, is in charge of arrangements.To celebrate Penni’s love of helping others and her life-long
 love of reading, she requested her memorials be given to Care Beyond 
the Boulevard or to Talmage Library.

Penni Dawn Britt-Heller

Carol Lavonne Weber, age 77, passed away Monday, December 10, 2022 at Topside Manor in Goodland.&nbsp;

Carol was born February 28, 1944 to Clarance and Dorothy (Burt) 
Enderson in Fairmont, Minnesota.&nbsp; In 2000 she married John Weber of 
Kanorado, Kansas.&nbsp; She enjoyed seamstress work and spending time with 
family and friends. 
 
Preceding her in death was her husband, John.&nbsp;

Memorials may be designated to the Northwest Kansas Animal Shelter at
 may be sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, 
Kansas 67735.&nbsp;

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

Carol Lavonne Weber, age 77, passed away Monday, December 10, 2022 at Topside Manor in Goodland.&nbsp;Carol was born February 28, 1944 to Clarance and Dorothy (Burt) 
Enderson in Fairmont, Minnesota.&nbsp; In 2000 she married John Weber of 
Kanorado, Kansas.&nbsp; She enjoyed seamstress work and spending time with 
family and friends. 
 
Preceding her in death was her husband, John.&nbsp;Memorials may be designated to the Northwest Kansas Animal Shelter at
 may be sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, 
Kansas 67735.&nbsp;Information and online condolences&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com.

Carol Lavonne (Enderson) Weber

Filimon Rodriguez Jr., 51, died January 9, 2022, at KU Medical Center in 
Kansas City, Kansas. He was born May 17, 1970, in Pharr, Texas, the son 
of Filimon Rodriquez and Isabel Gomez. 
Filimon grew up and graduated from schools in Goodland. It was there 
that he met his future wife Sylvia. They married on April 2, 1988. 
They raised two respectful, successful children and had the privilege of
 welcoming two adorable grandchildren into their tight knit family 
circle. He enjoyed working out, watching Bruce Lee movies and cheering 
on the Dallas Cowboys. His heart held a special love and affection for 
his beloved past and present pets- Freedom, Buddy, April, Zeke, Dallas 
and Troy &amp; grandpups Dak and Melo. 
In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his children- 
Brittnee Arianna (Jorge) Cruz and Brandon Reece; grandchildren- Adreah 
Skye and Shia Rey Cruz; mother-Isabel (Ernesto) Quintana; siblings-Rene 
(Gloria) Rodriquez, Mary Ann (John) Seguro, Anita (Jacinto) Gomez, 
Anabel Rodriquez and Connie Rodriquez; mother-in-law- Paula Garate &amp;
 father-in-law-Eloy Espinosa. 
A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 pm Monday January 17, 2022, at 
Cornerstone Church with burial to follow at Valley View Cemetery. 
Visitation will take place from 11:00 am to service time.

 The family 
suggests memorials to the Filimon Rodriguez Memorial Fund in Care of 
Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N 7th Street, Garden City, KS. 67846. 
620-276-3219.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Filimon Rodriguez Jr., 51, died January 9, 2022, at KU Medical Center in 
Kansas City, Kansas. He was born May 17, 1970, in Pharr, Texas, the son 
of Filimon Rodriquez and Isabel Gomez. 
Filimon grew up and graduated from schools in Goodland. It was there 
that he met his future wife Sylvia. They married on April 2, 1988. 
They raised two respectful, successful children and had the privilege of
 welcoming two adorable grandchildren into their tight knit family 
circle. He enjoyed working out, watching Bruce Lee movies and cheering 
on the Dallas Cowboys. His heart held a special love and affection for 
his beloved past and present pets- Freedom, Buddy, April, Zeke, Dallas 
and Troy &amp; grandpups Dak and Melo. 
In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his children- 
Brittnee Arianna (Jorge) Cruz and Brandon Reece; grandchildren- Adreah 
Skye and Shia Rey Cruz; mother-Isabel (Ernesto) Quintana; siblings-Rene 
(Gloria) Rodriquez, Mary Ann (John) Seguro, Anita (Jacinto) Gomez, 
Anabel Rodriquez and Connie Rodriquez; mother-in-law- Paula Garate &amp;
 father-in-law-Eloy Espinosa. 
A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 pm Monday January 17, 2022, at 
Cornerstone Church with burial to follow at Valley View Cemetery. 
Visitation will take place from 11:00 am to service time. The family 
suggests memorials to the Filimon Rodriguez Memorial Fund in Care of 
Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N 7th Street, Garden City, KS. 67846. 
620-276-3219.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Filimon Rodriguez Jr.

Norton resident Terry Frydendall passed away Jan. 11, 2022, at the Andbe Home in Norton at the age of 80.

Survivors include his son Clair of Onalaska, WA; his daughters: Kasey
 of Norton, KS, &nbsp;Christy of Centralia, WA, Kayla of Michigan &amp; 
Melanie Walker of Phoenix, AZ; his brothers, Tim of Ulysses, KS &amp; 
Tom &amp; Jack of Liberal, KS, 10 grandchildren &amp; several great 
grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 17, at 2:00 p.m. in the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor LeRoy Herder 
officiating.&nbsp; The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve 
Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Fairview 
Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Terry Frydendall Memorial Fund.

Norton resident Terry Frydendall passed away Jan. 11, 2022, at the Andbe Home in Norton at the age of 80.Survivors include his son Clair of Onalaska, WA; his daughters: Kasey
 of Norton, KS, &nbsp;Christy of Centralia, WA, Kayla of Michigan &amp; 
Melanie Walker of Phoenix, AZ; his brothers, Tim of Ulysses, KS &amp; 
Tom &amp; Jack of Liberal, KS, 10 grandchildren &amp; several great 
grandchildren.Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 17, at 2:00 p.m. in the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor LeRoy Herder 
officiating.&nbsp; The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve 
Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Fairview 
Cemetery.There will be no visitation.&nbsp;Memorial contributions may be made to the Terry Frydendall Memorial Fund.

Terry Frydendall

Phillipsburg resident Lucile M. Bohl passed away Jan. 11, 2022, at 
the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age of 94.

Survivors include her sons, Ronald &amp; Clarence of Phillipsburg; 
her sister, Arvilla Lee &amp; sister-in-law Cleta Wells of Lawrence; 9 
grandchildren &amp; several great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 2:00 p.m. in the 
First Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, with Pastor James Peterson 
officiating.&nbsp; The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve 
Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Iowa Union 
Cemetery.

Visitation will be from noon to 9:00 Sunday &amp; 5:00 to 9:00 Monday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Services or the Phillips County Retirement Center.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Lucile M. Bohl passed away Jan. 11, 2022, at 
the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age of 94.Survivors include her sons, Ronald &amp; Clarence of Phillipsburg; 
her sister, Arvilla Lee &amp; sister-in-law Cleta Wells of Lawrence; 9 
grandchildren &amp; several great grandchildren.Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 2:00 p.m. in the 
First Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, with Pastor James Peterson 
officiating.&nbsp; The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve 
Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Iowa Union 
Cemetery.Visitation will be from noon to 9:00 Sunday &amp; 5:00 to 9:00 Monday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Services or the Phillips County Retirement Center.

Lucile M. Bohl

William F. Strecker (Bill), 88, passed away on January 8, 2022, at 
Almost Home in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on February 18, 1933, at 
Spearville, Kansas to Ignatius &amp; Nellie (Schulte) Strecker. Bill 
married Marilyn Schawe on August 22, 1964.

He started up a family business in 1981 in Heizer, Kansas. He was 
never fully retired as a machinist. He was a member of the Prince of 
Peace Parish at St. Patrick and of the Knights of Columbus

Survivors include his wife of the home; four sons, William (Sherrie) 
Strecker, Jr. of Baltimore, Maryland, Martin Strecker of Great Bend, 
Kansas, Roger (Kim) Strecker of Sedalia, Missouri, David (Somchanh) 
Strecker of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; one daughter, Rose Marie 
(Norman) Lang of La Crosse, Kansas; two sisters, Agnes Stegman of 
Branson City, Missouri, and Louise Littrell of Kinsley, Kansas; seven 
grandchildren, Chris Lang, Mindy Featherstone, Adrisn Furusho, Klarissa 
Harker, Cody Strecker, Nicole Strecker and Shaun Strecker; and six 
great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; three 
brothers, Ignatius Jr., Bernard, and Carl Strecker; four sisters, 
Pauline Burkhart, Mary Hall, Nellie Lobmeyer and Kathryn Lobmeyer; and 
two grandchildren, Audry Furusho and Ryan Strecker.

Visitation will take place on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, from 1:00 
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Bryant
 Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, 
January 13, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Wesley 
Schawe, Father Aneesh Parappanattu and Deacon Keith Hoffman presiding. 
Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials can be made to 
Prince of Peace Parish or Almost Home, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1642011371105.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>William F. Strecker (Bill), 88, passed away on January 8, 2022, at 
Almost Home in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on February 18, 1933, at 
Spearville, Kansas to Ignatius &amp; Nellie (Schulte) Strecker. Bill 
married Marilyn Schawe on August 22, 1964.He started up a family business in 1981 in Heizer, Kansas. He was 
never fully retired as a machinist. He was a member of the Prince of 
Peace Parish at St. Patrick and of the Knights of ColumbusSurvivors include his wife of the home; four sons, William (Sherrie) 
Strecker, Jr. of Baltimore, Maryland, Martin Strecker of Great Bend, 
Kansas, Roger (Kim) Strecker of Sedalia, Missouri, David (Somchanh) 
Strecker of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; one daughter, Rose Marie 
(Norman) Lang of La Crosse, Kansas; two sisters, Agnes Stegman of 
Branson City, Missouri, and Louise Littrell of Kinsley, Kansas; seven 
grandchildren, Chris Lang, Mindy Featherstone, Adrisn Furusho, Klarissa 
Harker, Cody Strecker, Nicole Strecker and Shaun Strecker; and six 
great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; three 
brothers, Ignatius Jr., Bernard, and Carl Strecker; four sisters, 
Pauline Burkhart, Mary Hall, Nellie Lobmeyer and Kathryn Lobmeyer; and 
two grandchildren, Audry Furusho and Ryan Strecker.Visitation will take place on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, from 1:00 
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Bryant
 Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, 
January 13, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Wesley 
Schawe, Father Aneesh Parappanattu and Deacon Keith Hoffman presiding. 
Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials can be made to 
Prince of Peace Parish or Almost Home, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

 William F. Strecker

Monday, August 3rd, 1998-Friday, January 7th, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Monday, August 3rd, 1998-Friday, January 7th, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Keaneu Dustin Chad Depe

Helen Marie (Mason) Isom was born October 14, 1932, in Rooks County 
near Woodston, Kansas, to Lawrence and Winnie (Haines) Mason.  She was 
the oldest of six children, having three brothers and two sisters.  She 
was baptized in the First Methodist Church in Woodston.  Helen attended 
elementary and high school through her junior year in Woodston, KS.  She
 spent her senior year of high school with the family of Nick 
Heidtschmidt and graduated from Covert High School with the Class of 
1950.  After high school, Helen moved to Osborne, KS and worked at 
Duckwalls, JC Penney’s, and several cafes. 

Helen met the love of her life, Arden
 Isom, in January of 1952.  They were married on June 22, 1952, on one 
of the hottest days of the year, and were blessed with seven children:  
five boys and two girls.  At the time of Helen’s passing, they had 
celebrated 69 years of marriage.  During these many years together, they
 moved several times as that was part of working in the fossil fuel 
industry and lived in as many as five state in one year.   

They settled in Banner County, NE in 
1962 where they lived for 27 years.  From there, they moved to LaSalle, 
CO where they were again involved in the fossil fuel industry.  During 
their time in Colorado, Helen had a cleaning business and worked in 
property management.  There were very few that could outwork Helen, a 
quality she was proud of and instilled in her children.  Goodness knows 
that Helen had a knack for getting everyone up and moving as there was 
always something that needed to be done! 
Helen’s first priority was her family and very often, friends became 
family and were treated as such.  Wherever Arden and Helen lived, they 
had the gift of making many life-time friends, with Helen often keeping a
 watchful eye on neighbors, sharing meals, and generally just looking 
out for those around her.  Helen was an excellent cook and her kitchen 
was always open.  She was known for her hot rolls, jellies, and cinnamon
 rolls.  Helen took great pleasure in preparing favorite meals for those
 at her table.  Helen loved to garden and to preserve her produce which 
she gladly shared with those around her.  There are many stories about 
how many loaves of bread and hot rolls she baked while kids were still 
at home and about the huge gardens planted all over the county just in 
case one might be hailed on.  The Banner County Cookbook was never far 
away and she made sure all her children and their children had a copy of
 their own, as it was the “Kitchen Bible.”  She took great pride and 
enjoyment in gathering those important to her and cooking for all of 
them, which was rarely a small gathering.  It is hard to say how many 
electric roasters Helen has worn out over the years, doing just that. 


Helen was involved with and 
supportive of her children and did whatever she could to attend their 
many events through the years, often traveling many miles and sometimes 
in weather that it might have been better stay home in.  Many of you 
might remember the blue station wagon packed with whatever you might 
need for travel or feeding several hungry kids along the way. 

Helen was a lifetime member of the 
Order of the Eastern Star.  Arden and Helen retired back to Ogallala, NE
 in 2006 to be centrally located among their children.  It didn’t hurt 
to have a lake big enough to put a boat in and spend a little time 
fishing.  Very often, Helen was along to fish but also made sure 
everyone had a great meal at the end of the day and a bed to stay in for
 the night. 

Helen is survived by her husband, 
Arden, of 69 years; brother Clifford Mason of Hays, KS; sister Peggy 
(Gene) Bockeresett of Cuttoff, LA; children:  Larry (Gloria) of 
Lewistown, MT, Thresa Cary of Gillette, WY, Stephen (Jamie) of 
Valentine, NE, Charles (Michele) of Hemingford, NE, Jerry (Bobbi) of 
North Platte, NE, and Barbara (Larry) Wolfe of Cheyenne, WY; 17 
grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; and 
many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. 

Helen was preceded in death by her 
son John Oliver; son-in-law Wayne Cary, parents Lawrence and Winnie 
Mason, brothers Delane Mason and Dale Lee Mason, and sister Louise 
Johnson and her husband Arlen. 

Helen’s visitation will be held from 4
 to 7 PM on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel in 
Scottsbluff. Her graveside funeral service will be held at 2 PM on 
Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Chaulk Creek Cemetery with Phillip 
McConnell officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left at <a href="http://www.shareomaha.org;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.shareomaha.org;</a>
 select Nebraska Walleye Association Kids Fishing, and use Isom for the 
code or a charity of the donor’s choice. Fond memories and expressions 
of sympathy may be shared at <a href="http://www.dugankramer.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a> for the Isom family.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1642000070998.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Helen Marie (Mason) Isom was born October 14, 1932, in Rooks County 
near Woodston, Kansas, to Lawrence and Winnie (Haines) Mason. She was 
the oldest of six children, having three brothers and two sisters. She 
was baptized in the First Methodist Church in Woodston. Helen attended 
elementary and high school through her junior year in Woodston, KS. She
 spent her senior year of high school with the family of Nick 
Heidtschmidt and graduated from Covert High School with the Class of 
1950. After high school, Helen moved to Osborne, KS and worked at 
Duckwalls, JC Penney’s, and several cafes. Helen met the love of her life, Arden
 Isom, in January of 1952. They were married on June 22, 1952, on one 
of the hottest days of the year, and were blessed with seven children: 
five boys and two girls. At the time of Helen’s passing, they had 
celebrated 69 years of marriage. During these many years together, they
 moved several times as that was part of working in the fossil fuel 
industry and lived in as many as five state in one year. They settled in Banner County, NE in 
1962 where they lived for 27 years. From there, they moved to LaSalle, 
CO where they were again involved in the fossil fuel industry. During 
their time in Colorado, Helen had a cleaning business and worked in 
property management. There were very few that could outwork Helen, a 
quality she was proud of and instilled in her children. Goodness knows 
that Helen had a knack for getting everyone up and moving as there was 
always something that needed to be done! 
Helen’s first priority was her family and very often, friends became 
family and were treated as such. Wherever Arden and Helen lived, they 
had the gift of making many life-time friends, with Helen often keeping a
 watchful eye on neighbors, sharing meals, and generally just looking 
out for those around her. Helen was an excellent cook and her kitchen 
was always open. She was known for her hot rolls, jellies, and cinnamon
 rolls. Helen took great pleasure in preparing favorite meals for those
 at her table. Helen loved to garden and to preserve her produce which 
she gladly shared with those around her. There are many stories about 
how many loaves of bread and hot rolls she baked while kids were still 
at home and about the huge gardens planted all over the county just in 
case one might be hailed on. The Banner County Cookbook was never far 
away and she made sure all her children and their children had a copy of
 their own, as it was the “Kitchen Bible.” She took great pride and 
enjoyment in gathering those important to her and cooking for all of 
them, which was rarely a small gathering. It is hard to say how many 
electric roasters Helen has worn out over the years, doing just that. 
Helen was involved with and 
supportive of her children and did whatever she could to attend their 
many events through the years, often traveling many miles and sometimes 
in weather that it might have been better stay home in. Many of you 
might remember the blue station wagon packed with whatever you might 
need for travel or feeding several hungry kids along the way. Helen was a lifetime member of the 
Order of the Eastern Star. Arden and Helen retired back to Ogallala, NE
 in 2006 to be centrally located among their children. It didn’t hurt 
to have a lake big enough to put a boat in and spend a little time 
fishing. Very often, Helen was along to fish but also made sure 
everyone had a great meal at the end of the day and a bed to stay in for
 the night. Helen is survived by her husband, 
Arden, of 69 years; brother Clifford Mason of Hays, KS; sister Peggy 
(Gene) Bockeresett of Cuttoff, LA; children: Larry (Gloria) of 
Lewistown, MT, Thresa Cary of Gillette, WY, Stephen (Jamie) of 
Valentine, NE, Charles (Michele) of Hemingford, NE, Jerry (Bobbi) of 
North Platte, NE, and Barbara (Larry) Wolfe of Cheyenne, WY; 17 
grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; and 
many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Helen was preceded in death by her 
son John Oliver; son-in-law Wayne Cary, parents Lawrence and Winnie 
Mason, brothers Delane Mason and Dale Lee Mason, and sister Louise 
Johnson and her husband Arlen. Helen’s visitation will be held from 4
 to 7 PM on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel in 
Scottsbluff. Her graveside funeral service will be held at 2 PM on 
Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Chaulk Creek Cemetery with Phillip 
McConnell officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left at <a href="http://www.shareomaha.org;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.shareomaha.org;</a>
 select Nebraska Walleye Association Kids Fishing, and use Isom for the 
code or a charity of the donor’s choice. Fond memories and expressions 
of sympathy may be shared at <a href="http://www.dugankramer.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a> for the Isom family.

Helen Marie (Mason) Isom

Jon B. Smith, 44, passed away January 8, 2022.

He was born August 7, 1977, in Great Bend, the son of David Smith and Becky Meyer Sack.

A lifetime area resident he was of the Christian faith. He was an 
insurance salesman and cell phone tower technician. He enjoyed attending
 Pheasants Forever, loved the outdoors, and spending time with his dad 
deer hunting.

He married Shala Mariche at Larned. She passed away January 8, 2022.

Survivors include: his mother, Becky (Paul) Sack, Rye, Colorado, 
father, David (JoAnn) Smith, Great Bend; four step children, Kelciey 
Bright, Aarika (Logan) Hamm, Wichita, Dalton (Shelby) Bright, Manhattan,
 Andrew Bright, Wichita; two brothers, Mickey (Gina) Smith, Charlotte, 
North Carolina, Kevin (April) Smith, Columbia, South Carolina; two step 
sisters, Kelly Jones, Great Bend, Kristy (Tommy) Drewel, Great Bend; 
three grandchildren, Kyler Adams, Kali Adams, and Blakely Hamm; two 
nephews, Colby and Ethan Smith, and niece, Gypsy Smith.

He was preceded in death by his son, Carver Smith.

Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2022, at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Ryan Webster and Pastor David Spare
 presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, January 
13, 2022. Inurnment will be in Pawnee Rock Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1641998247753.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Jon B. Smith, 44, passed away January 8, 2022.He was born August 7, 1977, in Great Bend, the son of David Smith and Becky Meyer Sack.A lifetime area resident he was of the Christian faith. He was an 
insurance salesman and cell phone tower technician. He enjoyed attending
 Pheasants Forever, loved the outdoors, and spending time with his dad 
deer hunting.He married Shala Mariche at Larned. She passed away January 8, 2022.Survivors include: his mother, Becky (Paul) Sack, Rye, Colorado, 
father, David (JoAnn) Smith, Great Bend; four step children, Kelciey 
Bright, Aarika (Logan) Hamm, Wichita, Dalton (Shelby) Bright, Manhattan,
 Andrew Bright, Wichita; two brothers, Mickey (Gina) Smith, Charlotte, 
North Carolina, Kevin (April) Smith, Columbia, South Carolina; two step 
sisters, Kelly Jones, Great Bend, Kristy (Tommy) Drewel, Great Bend; 
three grandchildren, Kyler Adams, Kali Adams, and Blakely Hamm; two 
nephews, Colby and Ethan Smith, and niece, Gypsy Smith.He was preceded in death by his son, Carver Smith.Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2022, at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Ryan Webster and Pastor David Spare
 presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, January 
13, 2022. Inurnment will be in Pawnee Rock Cemetery.Memorials may be given to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Jon B. Smith

Shala Michelle Smith, 44, passed away January 8, 2022.

She was born September 23, 1977 in Dodge City, the daughter of Michael Mariche and Annette Blea Smith.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1641998204844.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Shala Michelle Smith, 44, passed away January 8, 2022.She was born September 23, 1977 in Dodge City, the daughter of Michael Mariche and Annette Blea Smith.A longtime area resident she was a Corrections Counselor II at Larned
 Correctional Mental Health Facility. She was confirmed into the 
Catholic Faith at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned.Shala enjoyed spending time at home with her dog Piper, and reading. 
Trying new craft beers with her sisters was also a favorite past time of
 hers. She was an avid Chiefs and Shockers fan and never missed any of 
her kid’s life events. Most of all she was a huge family person and her 
kids and grandkids meant the world to her.She married Jon B. Smith. He passed away January 8, 2022.Survivors include: mother, Annette (James “Bub”) Smith, Grove, 
Oklahoma; father, Michael (Abbie) Mariche, Dodge City; two sons, Dalton 
(Shelby) Bright, Manhattan, Andrew Bright, Wichita; two daughters, 
Kelciey Bright, Larned, Aarika (Logan) Hamm, Wichita; five brothers, 
Tyrone (Cristy) Mariche, Dodge City, Matthew Mariche, Dodge City, 
Michael Mariche, Denver, Colorado, Tyler Smith, Larned, Chase Smith, 
Manhattan; four sisters, Tamara Mariche, Great Bend, Cherise Mariche, 
Great Bend, Brianne Smith, Wichita, Jodi Smith, Phoenix, Arizona; three 
grandchildren, Kyler Adams, Kali Adams, and Blakely Hamm.She was preceded in death by: her son, Carver Smith, grandparents, Tom and Helen Perez, and her aunt, JoAnn Sanchez.Funeral will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Larned 
United Methodist Church with Pastor Lucas Chavez and Pastor Ryan Webster
 presiding. Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at 
www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 
p.m. Friday, January 14, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family 
present from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Burial will be in Larned Cemetery.Memorials may be given to the Shala and Carver Smith Memorial Fund in
 care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

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