Dan Crissman, age 76, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at his home in Smith Center, KS.

An obituary is pending with Smith-Rentschler Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Dan-Crissman?obId=23358452#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Dan Crissman, age 76, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at his home in Smith Center, KS.An obituary is pending with Smith-Rentschler Mortuary.Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Dan-Crissman?obId=23358452#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Dan Crissman

(Frances) June Fischer, 82, passed away December 9, 2021, at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in Larned.

She was born July 22, 1939, in Marlin, Texas, the daughter of Thomas 
and Marie Rhodes and R.B. Cowan.&nbsp; June was an Alpha Gamma Delta at the 
University of Oklahoma, where she met her future husband, Lee Fischer.&nbsp; 
They were married on June 11, 1960, in Dallas, Texas.

When they returned to Larned, June was homemaker and mother, and 
completed her degree in Home Economics at Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; 
Later, she became a business woman as first a caterer, then the owner of
 The Hayloft.&nbsp; She was also a member of the Garden Club and J.F.R, a 4-H
 leader, and volunteer at the Santa Fe Trail Center and Larned 
Elementary School as “The Picture Lady.”&nbsp; As a charter member of the 
Larned Red Hat Society, June served as their first Queen Bee.

Family was very important to June, and she loved babysitting her 
grandkids and attending their activities.&nbsp; She was an amazing cook, and 
her meals were enjoyed by family, friends, and her “summer sons” who 
worked on the farm.&nbsp; She and Lee shared a passion for travel and visited
 six continents and over 60 countries during their years together.

She is survived by her husband Lee.&nbsp; Other survivors include: two 
sons, Paul (Del) Fischer, and Bryan (Shannon) Fischer, both of Larned; 
two daughters, Karen (Barry) Walker, Colorado Springs, Colorado and 
Shelly (Kevin) Speer, Raleigh, North Carolina; two sisters, Susan (Mike)
 Dieterich, Brenham, Texas and Jan Cardenas, Aldeo, Texas; a brother, 
Mark Rhodes, Spokane, Washington, and nine grandchildren, Garrett 
Walker, Thomas Reams, Taralyn Walker, Libby Reams, Carlan Walker, Katie 
Fischer, Luke Fischer, Kira Speer, and Casey Speer.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Larned United 
Methodist Church.&nbsp; Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday 
with family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.&nbsp;
 Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.

Memorials may be given to the Larned United Methodist Church or the 
Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, 
P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal condolences may be left at 
www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>(Frances) June Fischer, 82, passed away December 9, 2021, at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in Larned.She was born July 22, 1939, in Marlin, Texas, the daughter of Thomas 
and Marie Rhodes and R.B. Cowan.&nbsp; June was an Alpha Gamma Delta at the 
University of Oklahoma, where she met her future husband, Lee Fischer.&nbsp; 
They were married on June 11, 1960, in Dallas, Texas.When they returned to Larned, June was homemaker and mother, and 
completed her degree in Home Economics at Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; 
Later, she became a business woman as first a caterer, then the owner of
 The Hayloft.&nbsp; She was also a member of the Garden Club and J.F.R, a 4-H
 leader, and volunteer at the Santa Fe Trail Center and Larned 
Elementary School as “The Picture Lady.”&nbsp; As a charter member of the 
Larned Red Hat Society, June served as their first Queen Bee.Family was very important to June, and she loved babysitting her 
grandkids and attending their activities.&nbsp; She was an amazing cook, and 
her meals were enjoyed by family, friends, and her “summer sons” who 
worked on the farm.&nbsp; She and Lee shared a passion for travel and visited
 six continents and over 60 countries during their years together.She is survived by her husband Lee.&nbsp; Other survivors include: two 
sons, Paul (Del) Fischer, and Bryan (Shannon) Fischer, both of Larned; 
two daughters, Karen (Barry) Walker, Colorado Springs, Colorado and 
Shelly (Kevin) Speer, Raleigh, North Carolina; two sisters, Susan (Mike)
 Dieterich, Brenham, Texas and Jan Cardenas, Aldeo, Texas; a brother, 
Mark Rhodes, Spokane, Washington, and nine grandchildren, Garrett 
Walker, Thomas Reams, Taralyn Walker, Libby Reams, Carlan Walker, Katie 
Fischer, Luke Fischer, Kira Speer, and Casey Speer.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Larned United 
Methodist Church.&nbsp; Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday 
with family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.&nbsp;
 Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.Memorials may be given to the Larned United Methodist Church or the 
Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, 
P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal condolences may be left at 
www.beckwithmortuary.com.

(Frances) June Fischer

Laurita Marie Karlin, 91, Hays, died Thursday, December 9, 2021, at HaysMed.

She was born May 17, 1930, in Hays, one 
of 13 children of Anna Mary (Schuetz) and John J. Schmidt, Jr.&nbsp; On June 
14, 1948, she was united in marriage to Francis H. “Blackie” Karlin in 
Catharine, and they celebrated nearly 47 years of marriage before he 
died on April 7, 1995.&nbsp; Laurita was a homemaker and prepared delicious 
German dishes and desserts for her family.&nbsp; She was a waitress and 
server at Al’s Chickenette and the FHSU Memorial Union and a caregiver 
for her grandchildren.&nbsp; She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church and former member of the Daughters of Isabella.&nbsp; Laurita
 enjoyed polka and square dancing, crocheting, embroidery, and singing.&nbsp;
 She will be fondly remembered as a loving wife, mother, and 
grandmother.

Survivors include three sons: James 
Karlin and Dennis Karlin and wife Cathleen all of Hays, and Jerry Karlin
 and wife Nancy of Greeley, CO, seven grandchildren: Angela Karlin, Tony
 Karlin and wife Rachel, Audrey Karlin and Brandon Wilt, Anne Gibbs and 
husband Ryan, Ali Davis and husband Andrew, Julia Nisly and husband 
Grant, and Blake Karlin, 16 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and
 nephews.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband Blackie, two sons: Johnny Ray and Jay Karlin, seven
 brothers: Norbert, Edgar, William, Hilarius, Francis J., Harold, and 
Robert J. Schmidt, and five sisters: Alexia Sander, Angela Rohr, Clara 
Schmidt, Florene Froelich, and Maria Schmidt.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in
 St. Catherine Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on 
Wednesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Thursday, all at Hays Memorial 
Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:00 pm on 
Wednesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to St. Catherine
 Cemetery.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Laurita may be shared with the 
family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Laurita Marie Karlin, 91, Hays, died Thursday, December 9, 2021, at HaysMed.She was born May 17, 1930, in Hays, one 
of 13 children of Anna Mary (Schuetz) and John J. Schmidt, Jr.&nbsp; On June 
14, 1948, she was united in marriage to Francis H. “Blackie” Karlin in 
Catharine, and they celebrated nearly 47 years of marriage before he 
died on April 7, 1995.&nbsp; Laurita was a homemaker and prepared delicious 
German dishes and desserts for her family.&nbsp; She was a waitress and 
server at Al’s Chickenette and the FHSU Memorial Union and a caregiver 
for her grandchildren.&nbsp; She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church and former member of the Daughters of Isabella.&nbsp; Laurita
 enjoyed polka and square dancing, crocheting, embroidery, and singing.&nbsp;
 She will be fondly remembered as a loving wife, mother, and 
grandmother.Survivors include three sons: James 
Karlin and Dennis Karlin and wife Cathleen all of Hays, and Jerry Karlin
 and wife Nancy of Greeley, CO, seven grandchildren: Angela Karlin, Tony
 Karlin and wife Rachel, Audrey Karlin and Brandon Wilt, Anne Gibbs and 
husband Ryan, Ali Davis and husband Andrew, Julia Nisly and husband 
Grant, and Blake Karlin, 16 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and
 nephews.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband Blackie, two sons: Johnny Ray and Jay Karlin, seven
 brothers: Norbert, Edgar, William, Hilarius, Francis J., Harold, and 
Robert J. Schmidt, and five sisters: Alexia Sander, Angela Rohr, Clara 
Schmidt, Florene Froelich, and Maria Schmidt.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in
 St. Catherine Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on 
Wednesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Thursday, all at Hays Memorial 
Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:00 pm on 
Wednesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to St. Catherine
 Cemetery.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Laurita may be shared with the 
family at www.haysmemorial.com

Laurita Marie Karlin

Sandra Dossett (Reid) Studer, of Atwood, KS, passed away Monday, 
December 6, 2021, at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City, KS. She 
was born March 2, 1946, in Chicago, IL, to Wylie and June (Stevens) 
Reid. She graduated from Maine Township High School East in 1964. While 
attending Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO she met her ‘Mr.
 Elegant’—Phil Studer. They married on June 9, 1965. 
Sandy was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Linda Wellborn. 
She is survived by her husband, Phil, of Atwood; children, David 
(Loretta) Studer, of Atwood, KS; Mary (John) Hallman, of Dodge City, KS;
 and Mark (Renea) Studer, of Lenexa, KS; sister, Marcia Heston, of 
Davenport, FL; seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, one 
niece, and one nephew. 
Sandy lived in Edison Park, IL until the 6th grade, at which time her 
family moved to Park Ridge, IL. She enjoyed Campfire Girls during her 
childhood years, which sparked an interest and ultimately a lifelong 
passion for the history of American Indians. During her high school 
years, she was a member of the Mounted Mainites, a horseback riding 
club, riding in shows each year. Her love for horses extended well into 
her adulthood. Her, Phil and the kids often traveled in the summer 
months to Appaloosa Horse Shows where she enjoyed showing Bam-Bam. 
Music brought Sandy much joy. She sang in the High School Girls Choir 
and Concert Choir as well as the church choir, and later in life enjoyed
 several concert tours with The Festival Chorus, including a trip to 
Europe. Among her musical talents included playing guitar—a gift she 
shared with her father. 
Sandy loved traveling. She and Phil made wonderful memories exploring 
Australia, Hong Kong, and many other countries on their multiple Cruise 
trips—her favorite being one that took them around the world. Along 
their travels both near and far, if there was a casino to be found, 
Sandy could be ‘found’ at the slot machines—a pastime she enjoyed, 
likely because she had an uncanny ability to win! 
Her talents didn’t stop with the slots. She embroidered, made crafts and
 was an incredible seamstress—making many of the costumes worn at the 
annual New Year’s Eve parties held in their home. Her canning, cooking 
and baking, of which family and friends enjoyed throughout her lifetime,
 were the highlight at many social gatherings. Hours were spent with her
 children, grandchildren, and other family teaching the finer details of
 her recipes. 
Outside her own four walls, Sandy gave of her time in numerous community
 organizations which included serving as Chairman for both Rawlins 
County Fair Board and Rawlins County Bloodmobile. Her involvement with 
4-H was a shining example of her commitment to the younger generations 
in her community. She gave of herself tirelessly to equip kids of all 
ages with life skills they could use and enjoy for years to come. Many 
young people learned how to ride and show horses, sew, bake, speak in 
public, and so much more. 
Sandy and Phil shared a common love—their love for each other and their 
family. She was her happiest when she was surrounded by her children and
 their families. She will be remembered for all she gave to others, her 
beautiful tenor voice, and her bright smile. 
Visitation will be 5-7:00 p.m., with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, 
December 12, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Atwood. Funeral Mass
 will take place at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 13, 2021, at the church,
 with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Atwood. The family requests that 
masks be worn. Memorials may be made to the Christian Mothers Altar 
Society or RCHC Healthcare Foundation and sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences 
visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Sandra Dossett (Reid) Studer, of Atwood, KS, passed away Monday, 
December 6, 2021, at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City, KS. She 
was born March 2, 1946, in Chicago, IL, to Wylie and June (Stevens) 
Reid. She graduated from Maine Township High School East in 1964. While 
attending Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO she met her ‘Mr.
 Elegant’—Phil Studer. They married on June 9, 1965. 
Sandy was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Linda Wellborn. 
She is survived by her husband, Phil, of Atwood; children, David 
(Loretta) Studer, of Atwood, KS; Mary (John) Hallman, of Dodge City, KS;
 and Mark (Renea) Studer, of Lenexa, KS; sister, Marcia Heston, of 
Davenport, FL; seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, one 
niece, and one nephew. 
Sandy lived in Edison Park, IL until the 6th grade, at which time her 
family moved to Park Ridge, IL. She enjoyed Campfire Girls during her 
childhood years, which sparked an interest and ultimately a lifelong 
passion for the history of American Indians. During her high school 
years, she was a member of the Mounted Mainites, a horseback riding 
club, riding in shows each year. Her love for horses extended well into 
her adulthood. Her, Phil and the kids often traveled in the summer 
months to Appaloosa Horse Shows where she enjoyed showing Bam-Bam. 
Music brought Sandy much joy. She sang in the High School Girls Choir 
and Concert Choir as well as the church choir, and later in life enjoyed
 several concert tours with The Festival Chorus, including a trip to 
Europe. Among her musical talents included playing guitar—a gift she 
shared with her father. 
Sandy loved traveling. She and Phil made wonderful memories exploring 
Australia, Hong Kong, and many other countries on their multiple Cruise 
trips—her favorite being one that took them around the world. Along 
their travels both near and far, if there was a casino to be found, 
Sandy could be ‘found’ at the slot machines—a pastime she enjoyed, 
likely because she had an uncanny ability to win! 
Her talents didn’t stop with the slots. She embroidered, made crafts and
 was an incredible seamstress—making many of the costumes worn at the 
annual New Year’s Eve parties held in their home. Her canning, cooking 
and baking, of which family and friends enjoyed throughout her lifetime,
 were the highlight at many social gatherings. Hours were spent with her
 children, grandchildren, and other family teaching the finer details of
 her recipes. 
Outside her own four walls, Sandy gave of her time in numerous community
 organizations which included serving as Chairman for both Rawlins 
County Fair Board and Rawlins County Bloodmobile. Her involvement with 
4-H was a shining example of her commitment to the younger generations 
in her community. She gave of herself tirelessly to equip kids of all 
ages with life skills they could use and enjoy for years to come. Many 
young people learned how to ride and show horses, sew, bake, speak in 
public, and so much more. 
Sandy and Phil shared a common love—their love for each other and their 
family. She was her happiest when she was surrounded by her children and
 their families. She will be remembered for all she gave to others, her 
beautiful tenor voice, and her bright smile. 
Visitation will be 5-7:00 p.m., with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, 
December 12, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Atwood. Funeral Mass
 will take place at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 13, 2021, at the church,
 with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Atwood. The family requests that 
masks be worn. Memorials may be made to the Christian Mothers Altar 
Society or RCHC Healthcare Foundation and sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences 
visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Sandra Dossett (Reid) Studer

Eldon Dean Borger, 64, passed away December 9, 2021, at his home in Jetmore.

He was born May 23, 1957, in Ransom, Kansas, the son of Terry G. and 
Darlene D. Edwards Borger.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, he worked in the 
oilfield all his life, loved farming, racing and used to race a sprint 
car #51.

On June 20, 1980, he married Debra DeAnn Myers in Jetmore. She survives

Survivors include: his children, Michelle Borger, Jetmore, Melissa 
(Craig) Amrein, Hays, Chris Borger, Ness City, Brooke (Jacob) Begler, 
Ellis, Rebecca (Jacob) Dreiling, Ellis; brother, Dale (Vonda) Borger, 
Jetmore; eight grandchildren, Quentin Baker, Kaitlyn Baker, Alexus 
Amrein, Aiden Amrein, Archer Amrein, Grayson Begler, Harper Begler and 
Chevelle Borger and two great grandchildren, Stella Baker and Emrynn 
Garrison.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2021,&nbsp; at United Presbyterian Church, Jetmore, with Pastor Rod McMillan 
presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, December 
13, 2021, at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the 
Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.

Memorials may be given to Steven King Foundation in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Eldon Dean Borger, 64, passed away December 9, 2021, at his home in Jetmore.He was born May 23, 1957, in Ransom, Kansas, the son of Terry G. and 
Darlene D. Edwards Borger.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, he worked in the 
oilfield all his life, loved farming, racing and used to race a sprint 
car #51.He was of the Baptist Faith.On June 20, 1980, he married Debra DeAnn Myers in Jetmore. She survivesSurvivors include: his children, Michelle Borger, Jetmore, Melissa 
(Craig) Amrein, Hays, Chris Borger, Ness City, Brooke (Jacob) Begler, 
Ellis, Rebecca (Jacob) Dreiling, Ellis; brother, Dale (Vonda) Borger, 
Jetmore; eight grandchildren, Quentin Baker, Kaitlyn Baker, Alexus 
Amrein, Aiden Amrein, Archer Amrein, Grayson Begler, Harper Begler and 
Chevelle Borger and two great grandchildren, Stella Baker and Emrynn 
Garrison.He was preceded in death by his parents.Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2021,&nbsp; at United Presbyterian Church, Jetmore, with Pastor Rod McMillan 
presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, December 
13, 2021, at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the 
Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.Memorials may be given to Steven King Foundation in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Eldon Dean Borger

Floris, Oklahoma was the birthplace of Garland Ray Hutchinson, born to Harry Millard and Vera (Washburn) Hutchinson, on May 18, 1925.&nbsp; He grew up the oldest of four children, living with his family in Turpin, OK.&nbsp; He passed away on December 9, 2021, at the age of 96 at Trego Community Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care.

After graduating from high school, he attended Emporia State University and Blair Business College.&nbsp; Garland was employed by A.L. Duckwall Stores Company for 43 years, assisting and managing stores in Lamar and Springfield, CO, and Liberal, Dodge City, WaKeeney, Plainville, Oberlin, Ulysses, and Hugoton KS.

He was united in marriage to Loretta Faye Wells on August 21, 1949, in Liberal, KS.&nbsp; They celebrated 72 years of marriage.&nbsp; Two children were born to this union, Thomas Ray Hutchinson in 1950 and Connie Lea Hutchinson Busch in 1952.

Garland proudly served his country from 1943-1945 during WWII in the U.S. Army.&nbsp; He was in the 8th Infantry Division, 121st Regiment, 3rd Battalion, Company K, serving in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe.&nbsp; He received a Bronze Star with an Oak Leaf Cluster, a Purple Heart, with an Oak Leaf Cluster, two overseas service bars, and the Combat Infantryman Badge.&nbsp; He was called back into service in 1950-1952 during the Korean Conflict and was a part of the 5th Army, headquartered in Chicago.

Garland had a variety of interests and hobbies.&nbsp; He enjoyed golf, cross country skiing, and sailing in his younger years, but his favorite past times after retirement were bird watching and constructing wooden bird houses, ornaments, plaques, and knickknacks for his family and friends.&nbsp; Garland most enjoyed building remote control airplanes, flying them, watching them soar through the air, and then bringing them in for a successful landing.

Garland is survived by his wife, Loretta, TCLMH Assisted Living, WaKeeney; son, Thomas R. (Cassandra) of Salina; daughter, Connie L. Busch, Hays; brother, Richard Hutchinson, Parker, CO, and sister, Norma Palmer, Phoenix, AR; grandsons, Bourke B. (Kari) Hutchinson, Gardner, and Roberto L. (Adriana) Busch, Hays; 4 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and their families.

Garland was preceded in death by his parents; brother Dean and sister-in-law, Billie Hutchinson; brother-in-law, Lloyd Palmer; sister-in-law, Dolores Hutchinson; and son-in-law Allan J. Busch, Jr.

Private family services will be held at Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery in WaKeeney at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Scholarship Fund, First United Methodist Church, or the WaKeeney Public Library.&nbsp; Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th Street, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting <a href="http://www.schmittfuneral.com/">www.schmittfuneral.com</a>

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 </figure>Floris, Oklahoma was the birthplace of Garland Ray Hutchinson, born to Harry Millard and Vera (Washburn) Hutchinson, on May 18, 1925.&nbsp; He grew up the oldest of four children, living with his family in Turpin, OK.&nbsp; He passed away on December 9, 2021, at the age of 96 at Trego Community Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care.After graduating from high school, he attended Emporia State University and Blair Business College.&nbsp; Garland was employed by A.L. Duckwall Stores Company for 43 years, assisting and managing stores in Lamar and Springfield, CO, and Liberal, Dodge City, WaKeeney, Plainville, Oberlin, Ulysses, and Hugoton KS.He was united in marriage to Loretta Faye Wells on August 21, 1949, in Liberal, KS.&nbsp; They celebrated 72 years of marriage.&nbsp; Two children were born to this union, Thomas Ray Hutchinson in 1950 and Connie Lea Hutchinson Busch in 1952.Garland proudly served his country from 1943-1945 during WWII in the U.S. Army.&nbsp; He was in the 8th Infantry Division, 121st Regiment, 3rd Battalion, Company K, serving in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe.&nbsp; He received a Bronze Star with an Oak Leaf Cluster, a Purple Heart, with an Oak Leaf Cluster, two overseas service bars, and the Combat Infantryman Badge.&nbsp; He was called back into service in 1950-1952 during the Korean Conflict and was a part of the 5th Army, headquartered in Chicago.Garland had a variety of interests and hobbies.&nbsp; He enjoyed golf, cross country skiing, and sailing in his younger years, but his favorite past times after retirement were bird watching and constructing wooden bird houses, ornaments, plaques, and knickknacks for his family and friends.&nbsp; Garland most enjoyed building remote control airplanes, flying them, watching them soar through the air, and then bringing them in for a successful landing.Garland is survived by his wife, Loretta, TCLMH Assisted Living, WaKeeney; son, Thomas R. (Cassandra) of Salina; daughter, Connie L. Busch, Hays; brother, Richard Hutchinson, Parker, CO, and sister, Norma Palmer, Phoenix, AR; grandsons, Bourke B. (Kari) Hutchinson, Gardner, and Roberto L. (Adriana) Busch, Hays; 4 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and their families.Garland was preceded in death by his parents; brother Dean and sister-in-law, Billie Hutchinson; brother-in-law, Lloyd Palmer; sister-in-law, Dolores Hutchinson; and son-in-law Allan J. Busch, Jr.Private family services will be held at Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery in WaKeeney at a later date.Memorial contributions may be given to the Scholarship Fund, First United Methodist Church, or the WaKeeney Public Library.&nbsp; Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th Street, WaKeeney, KS 67672.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting <a href="http://www.schmittfuneral.com/">www.schmittfuneral.com</a>

Garland Ray Hutchinson

Joyce Michelson, 72, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Holly Heights Care Center in Denver Colorado.

Joyce was born May 16, 1949 in Hays, KS, the daughter of Albert and Lela (Shubert) Heroneme. 

She grew up on the family farm north of Ellis, graduated from Ellis High School and earned a degree in education from Fort Hays State University. 

On August 4, 1973, she married Michael Michelson in Wheatridge, Colorado.

Joyce is preceded in death by her parents; husband Michael and a son, Patrick.

She is survived by a daughter, Rachel and spouse Shannon McFall-Michelson, Denver, CO; a brother, Alan (Janetta)Heroneme, Ellis, KS; sisters Lyndell (Kevin) Rorabaugh, Ellis, KS; and Bonnie Richards, Denver, CO; a grandson, Anselan Grippin, Denver, CO; and two generations of nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held for immediate family at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>Joyce Michelson</h2>Joyce Michelson, 72, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Holly Heights Care Center in Denver Colorado.Joyce was born May 16, 1949 in Hays, KS, the daughter of Albert and Lela (Shubert) Heroneme. She grew up on the family farm north of Ellis, graduated from Ellis High School and earned a degree in education from Fort Hays State University. On August 4, 1973, she married Michael Michelson in Wheatridge, Colorado.Joyce is preceded in death by her parents; husband Michael and a son, Patrick.She is survived by a daughter, Rachel and spouse Shannon McFall-Michelson, Denver, CO; a brother, Alan (Janetta)Heroneme, Ellis, KS; sisters Lyndell (Kevin) Rorabaugh, Ellis, KS; and Bonnie Richards, Denver, CO; a grandson, Anselan Grippin, Denver, CO; and two generations of nieces and nephews.Private services will be held for immediate family at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Joyce Michelson

January 25, 1943 ~ December 9, 2021

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

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 </figure>January 25, 1943 ~ December 9, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Gloria S. Smith

Eunice (Armstrong) Richards passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 
the Good Samaritan Society of Decatur County. She was born in Oberlin, 
KS on July 23, 1928 to parents, Elmer and Violet Armstrong.
 She and her little sister, Donis, were raised on a farm 9 miles west
 of Oberlin by her grandparents, Oscar and Adina Walinder. Eunice and 
George Richards were married March 31, 1946 and resided on the farm 9 
miles west of Oberlin. They moved to town in 1960. Eunice enjoyed 
hobbies such as: collecting toothpick holders, refinishing, and 
collecting antique furniture and iron collections. She also enjoyed 
fishing, hunting, and camping. 
 Eunice was preceded in death by her father, Elmer Armstrong; mother,
 Violet (Walinder) Hollowell; sister, Donis Armstrong; grandparents, 
Oscar and Adina Walinder; father-in-law, Leorin Richards; mother-in-law,
 Edith Richards and husband, George Richards.

She is survived by her 
brother, Bill Greenfield and niece, Stacey Erickson of Seattle, WA; 
daughter, Georgia Richards of Indio, CA; sons, Steve Richards and wife, 
Carolyn (DeMay) of Lee’s Summit, MO and Ken Richards and wife, Connie of
 Mound Ridge, KS; grandchildren: Shawn (Marti) Richards of Colorado 
Springs, CO, Scott (Jill) Richards of Leawood, KS, Trisha (Shawn) 
Maxwell of Lee’s Summit, MO, Stephanie Hartley of Indio, CA, Angela 
(Hartley) Shupp of Rancho Mirage, CA, Crystal (Shane) Toews of 
McPherson, KS, and Curtis (Heather) Richards of Norma, OK; great 
grandchildren: Taylor Richards, Landon Richards, Reilley Richards, Lexi 
Hartley, Matthew Shupp, Emily Shupp, McKinsey Barta, Steele Barta, Kylie
 Richards, and Reese Richards and great-great grandchild, Ember 
Richards.
 Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, December 13 at the 
funeral home. Burial will follow at the Oberlin Cemetery. Visitation 
will be from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm before the service.

Memorial 
contributions may be made to the Oberlin City Library and sent in care 
of Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. Penn Ave., Oberlin, KS 67749. Condolences 
may be left at www.paulsfh.com

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 </figure>Eunice (Armstrong) Richards passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 
the Good Samaritan Society of Decatur County. She was born in Oberlin, 
KS on July 23, 1928 to parents, Elmer and Violet Armstrong.
 She and her little sister, Donis, were raised on a farm 9 miles west
 of Oberlin by her grandparents, Oscar and Adina Walinder. Eunice and 
George Richards were married March 31, 1946 and resided on the farm 9 
miles west of Oberlin. They moved to town in 1960. Eunice enjoyed 
hobbies such as: collecting toothpick holders, refinishing, and 
collecting antique furniture and iron collections. She also enjoyed 
fishing, hunting, and camping. 
 Eunice was preceded in death by her father, Elmer Armstrong; mother,
 Violet (Walinder) Hollowell; sister, Donis Armstrong; grandparents, 
Oscar and Adina Walinder; father-in-law, Leorin Richards; mother-in-law,
 Edith Richards and husband, George Richards. She is survived by her 
brother, Bill Greenfield and niece, Stacey Erickson of Seattle, WA; 
daughter, Georgia Richards of Indio, CA; sons, Steve Richards and wife, 
Carolyn (DeMay) of Lee’s Summit, MO and Ken Richards and wife, Connie of
 Mound Ridge, KS; grandchildren: Shawn (Marti) Richards of Colorado 
Springs, CO, Scott (Jill) Richards of Leawood, KS, Trisha (Shawn) 
Maxwell of Lee’s Summit, MO, Stephanie Hartley of Indio, CA, Angela 
(Hartley) Shupp of Rancho Mirage, CA, Crystal (Shane) Toews of 
McPherson, KS, and Curtis (Heather) Richards of Norma, OK; great 
grandchildren: Taylor Richards, Landon Richards, Reilley Richards, Lexi 
Hartley, Matthew Shupp, Emily Shupp, McKinsey Barta, Steele Barta, Kylie
 Richards, and Reese Richards and great-great grandchild, Ember 
Richards.
 Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, December 13 at the 
funeral home. Burial will follow at the Oberlin Cemetery. Visitation 
will be from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm before the service. Memorial 
contributions may be made to the Oberlin City Library and sent in care 
of Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. Penn Ave., Oberlin, KS 67749. Condolences 
may be left at www.paulsfh.com

Eunice Noreen Richards

Thursday, September 8th, 1955-Monday, December 6th, 2021

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Thursday, September 8th, 1955-Monday, December 6th, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Timothy M. Bettridge

Carolyn Marie Mattison, 89, of Salina, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021. She was born September 18, 1932, in Talmage, KS.

She
 was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Orpha (Lexow) Fields; 
husband, Carroll Mattison; sister, Veredine Tyner; brother, Eugene 
Fields.

Survivors
 include her children, Dennis Mattison (Sandy) of Pevely, MI, Vickie 
Bethe (Jim) of Gypsum, KS, Curtis Mattison (Billie) of Keller, TX, 
Gordan Mattison (Joyce) of Hays, KS, Shaun Mattison (Kathy) Whitesboro, 
TX, Eric Mattison (Kristi) of South Lake, TX; 11 grandchildren; 29great 
grandchildren; 1 great great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and 
friends.

Memorial
 services will be held 10:30am, Saturday, December 11, 2021, at United 
Methodist Church of the Cross, 1600 Rush Street, Salina.

Memorials
 may be made to&nbsp;Talmage Historical Society and Museum or Interim 
Healthcare, in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

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 </figure>Carolyn Marie Mattison, 89, of Salina, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021. She was born September 18, 1932, in Talmage, KS.She
 was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Orpha (Lexow) Fields; 
husband, Carroll Mattison; sister, Veredine Tyner; brother, Eugene 
Fields.Survivors
 include her children, Dennis Mattison (Sandy) of Pevely, MI, Vickie 
Bethe (Jim) of Gypsum, KS, Curtis Mattison (Billie) of Keller, TX, 
Gordan Mattison (Joyce) of Hays, KS, Shaun Mattison (Kathy) Whitesboro, 
TX, Eric Mattison (Kristi) of South Lake, TX; 11 grandchildren; 29great 
grandchildren; 1 great great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and 
friends.Memorial
 services will be held 10:30am, Saturday, December 11, 2021, at United 
Methodist Church of the Cross, 1600 Rush Street, Salina.Memorials
 may be made to&nbsp;Talmage Historical Society and Museum or Interim 
Healthcare, in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

Carolyn Marie Mattison

Charles Oscar McIntosh, 88, passed away December 8, 2021, at the 
University of Kansas Health System – Great Bend Campus. He was born on 
December 22, 1932, to George and Olivia (Rupp) McIntosh, at Hyacinth, 
Kan. He married Leona Leiker on October 19, 1953, at Liebenthal. She 
died January 22, 2020.

A long-time Great Bend resident, Charles was an Appraiser for Barton 
and Rush Counties. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. 
Patrick Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and he was a former VFW 
member in Hays. His faith was very important to him and he ushered at 
church for many years. Oscar loved all of his children’s dogs as if they
 were his own grandchildren, but he loved the most his and Leona’s 
cherished Rottweiler Sasha. He taught his children how to “mechanic”: 
how to fix lawn mowers and cars. Oscar, or Charlie as his friends called
 him, was an avid bowler, starting his career, as a pin setter, in Hays.
 This job helped him to spend hours bowling and he soon became manager. 
He also enjoyed football, his favorite, rooting for the Dallas Cowboys 
and Kansas City Chiefs always, as well as tennis and basketball. Oscar 
was also a Golden Gloves Recipient in boxing. He loved watching tennis, 
boxing and the Olympics. Charles was a veteran of the United States 
Army, having served during the Korean War Conflict, earning the rank of 
SP3. In 2017, Oscar was presented with his Quilt of Valor.

Survivors include his six children, Geralyn Engelken and husband Dave
 of Wichita, Marilyn Reifschneider and husband Jon of Arlington, Charles
 "Chuck" McIntosh and wife Chela of Great Bend, Tammy Romine and husband
 Kevin of Great Bend, Timothy McIntosh and wife Loretta of Great Bend, 
and Craig McIntosh of Wichita; several siblings including Wilma Jean 
Berger and husband Fred of Great Bend; nine grandchildren; and seventeen
 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife,
 Leona; and a grandson, Joseph Gunn.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 14,
 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service and Knights of Columbus
 rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 
a.m., Wednesday, December 15, 2021, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu at 
St. Patrick Catholic Church. Interment will be in the Great Bend 
Cemetery, with Military Rites conducted by the Army Honor Guard. 
Memorials have been designated to the American Cancer Society, Wounded 
Warrior Project or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Charles Oscar McIntosh, 88, passed away December 8, 2021, at the 
University of Kansas Health System – Great Bend Campus. He was born on 
December 22, 1932, to George and Olivia (Rupp) McIntosh, at Hyacinth, 
Kan. He married Leona Leiker on October 19, 1953, at Liebenthal. She 
died January 22, 2020.A long-time Great Bend resident, Charles was an Appraiser for Barton 
and Rush Counties. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. 
Patrick Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and he was a former VFW 
member in Hays. His faith was very important to him and he ushered at 
church for many years. Oscar loved all of his children’s dogs as if they
 were his own grandchildren, but he loved the most his and Leona’s 
cherished Rottweiler Sasha. He taught his children how to “mechanic”: 
how to fix lawn mowers and cars. Oscar, or Charlie as his friends called
 him, was an avid bowler, starting his career, as a pin setter, in Hays.
 This job helped him to spend hours bowling and he soon became manager. 
He also enjoyed football, his favorite, rooting for the Dallas Cowboys 
and Kansas City Chiefs always, as well as tennis and basketball. Oscar 
was also a Golden Gloves Recipient in boxing. He loved watching tennis, 
boxing and the Olympics. Charles was a veteran of the United States 
Army, having served during the Korean War Conflict, earning the rank of 
SP3. In 2017, Oscar was presented with his Quilt of Valor.Survivors include his six children, Geralyn Engelken and husband Dave
 of Wichita, Marilyn Reifschneider and husband Jon of Arlington, Charles
 "Chuck" McIntosh and wife Chela of Great Bend, Tammy Romine and husband
 Kevin of Great Bend, Timothy McIntosh and wife Loretta of Great Bend, 
and Craig McIntosh of Wichita; several siblings including Wilma Jean 
Berger and husband Fred of Great Bend; nine grandchildren; and seventeen
 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife,
 Leona; and a grandson, Joseph Gunn.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 14,
 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service and Knights of Columbus
 rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 
a.m., Wednesday, December 15, 2021, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu at 
St. Patrick Catholic Church. Interment will be in the Great Bend 
Cemetery, with Military Rites conducted by the Army Honor Guard. 
Memorials have been designated to the American Cancer Society, Wounded 
Warrior Project or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

Charles Oscar McIntosh

Doyle Gereth Ekey, 88, Mesa, AZ, died in his sleep December 1, 2021. 
Doyle was born November 27, 1933 near Codell, Rooks County, Kansas, to 
Emery Stuart and Lura Eva (Overholser) Ekey. He graduated from Codell 
High School in 1951 as Salutatorian of his class. 
Doyle married Ruby Neal June 6, 1953, at Hays, Kansas, and they celebrated
 their 68th anniversary this year. Doyle received his B.A. in 1955 from 
Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas. 
After college he taught a year and a half at Alton, Kansas High School 
before entering the United States Army. He was a clerk typist at the 
U.S. Army Transportation Corps, Ft. Eustis, VA and Pepperell Air Force 
Base, St. Johns, Newfoundland, spending four months aboard the USS 
Lindenwald as photographer for the Distant Early Warning (DEW) Line 
resupply mission. 
When Doyle returned from service in the Army he taught school at 
Phillipsburg, Kansas from 1959 to 1967. He received his M.S. from 
Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, Missouri in 1972 and was
 employed by the Kansas State Department of Education, Topeka, Kansas 
until retiring in 1996. Doyle and Ruby were long time members of the 
Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene in Topeka, Kansas. 
After retirement Doyle and Ruby began researching their family histories
 which took them to many states. Doyle is survived by his wife Ruby; and
 two daughters; Sondra Ekey (Jim Moeder), Topeka, Kansas; Cynthia 
Helblig, Tempe, Arizona and two grandchildren, Allison (Jon) Baugues and
 Drew Helblig and two great grandchildren Evan and Gwen who called him 
Papa. Also, survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in 
death by his parents, his brother Denzell B. Ekey and an infant brother.
 
Doyle’s memorial service will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 16, 
2021, at Falconer Funeral Home, 251 Juniper Avenue, Gilbert, Arizona.

 
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association 
(heart.org). Burial at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Doyle Gereth Ekey, 88, Mesa, AZ, died in his sleep December 1, 2021. 
Doyle was born November 27, 1933 near Codell, Rooks County, Kansas, to 
Emery Stuart and Lura Eva (Overholser) Ekey. He graduated from Codell 
High School in 1951 as Salutatorian of his class. 
Doyle married Ruby Neal June 6, 1953, at Hays, Kansas, and they celebrated
 their 68th anniversary this year. Doyle received his B.A. in 1955 from 
Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas. 
After college he taught a year and a half at Alton, Kansas High School 
before entering the United States Army. He was a clerk typist at the 
U.S. Army Transportation Corps, Ft. Eustis, VA and Pepperell Air Force 
Base, St. Johns, Newfoundland, spending four months aboard the USS 
Lindenwald as photographer for the Distant Early Warning (DEW) Line 
resupply mission. 
When Doyle returned from service in the Army he taught school at 
Phillipsburg, Kansas from 1959 to 1967. He received his M.S. from 
Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, Missouri in 1972 and was
 employed by the Kansas State Department of Education, Topeka, Kansas 
until retiring in 1996. Doyle and Ruby were long time members of the 
Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene in Topeka, Kansas. 
After retirement Doyle and Ruby began researching their family histories
 which took them to many states. Doyle is survived by his wife Ruby; and
 two daughters; Sondra Ekey (Jim Moeder), Topeka, Kansas; Cynthia 
Helblig, Tempe, Arizona and two grandchildren, Allison (Jon) Baugues and
 Drew Helblig and two great grandchildren Evan and Gwen who called him 
Papa. Also, survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in 
death by his parents, his brother Denzell B. Ekey and an infant brother.
 
Doyle’s memorial service will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 16, 
2021, at Falconer Funeral Home, 251 Juniper Avenue, Gilbert, Arizona. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association 
(heart.org). Burial at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Doyle Gereth Ekey

Linda Kay Crane, 69, died December 3, 2021, at her home in Lenexa.&nbsp; 
She was born on October 7, 1952, in Dodge City, daughter of Robert Eugene
 and Marilyn Kay (Kennedy) Crane.

Linda grew up in Dodge City, graduating from Dodge City High School. 
After high school, she attended Kansas State University where she 
received her Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design. &nbsp;Linda had spent the 
last several years of her life working as an executive administrator 
assistant for Sprint as well as T-Mobile.

Linda was an avid collector, having many different types of things 
she collected. She also loved spending time her Samoyed dogs. Linda also
 volunteered over the last ten years at Harvesters, Alzheimer’s 
Association, KCPREP, and Wayside Waifs. She enjoyed gardening, 
traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by his sister, Jana Mathes and husband Dr. John 
Mathes of Pratt; two brothers, Jon Crane and wife Anne of Scott City, 
and Mark Crane and wife Debra of Aurora, Colorado; as well as several 
nieces and nephews. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Robert 
and Marilyn Crane; and her significant other, Ron Walters.

Memorial service will be held in the Wesley Chapel at the United 
Methodist Church of the Resurrection, 23720 Roe Ave Leawood, Kansas 
66224 on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 4:00 PM.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested
 to Lemon Park Lights of Pratt.&nbsp; Thoughts and memories may be shared in 
the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Linda Kay Crane, 69, died December 3, 2021, at her home in Lenexa.&nbsp; 
She was born on October 7, 1952, in Dodge City, daughter of Robert Eugene
 and Marilyn Kay (Kennedy) Crane.Linda grew up in Dodge City, graduating from Dodge City High School. 
After high school, she attended Kansas State University where she 
received her Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design. &nbsp;Linda had spent the 
last several years of her life working as an executive administrator 
assistant for Sprint as well as T-Mobile.Linda was an avid collector, having many different types of things 
she collected. She also loved spending time her Samoyed dogs. Linda also
 volunteered over the last ten years at Harvesters, Alzheimer’s 
Association, KCPREP, and Wayside Waifs. She enjoyed gardening, 
traveling, and spending time with family and friends.She is survived by his sister, Jana Mathes and husband Dr. John 
Mathes of Pratt; two brothers, Jon Crane and wife Anne of Scott City, 
and Mark Crane and wife Debra of Aurora, Colorado; as well as several 
nieces and nephews. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Robert 
and Marilyn Crane; and her significant other, Ron Walters.Memorial service will be held in the Wesley Chapel at the United 
Methodist Church of the Resurrection, 23720 Roe Ave Leawood, Kansas 
66224 on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 4:00 PM.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested
 to Lemon Park Lights of Pratt.&nbsp; Thoughts and memories may be shared in 
the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

Linda Kay Crane

John Douglas Springer, 59, passed away December 2, 2021, at OSU Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

He was born June 25, 1962, in Larned, the son of Charles Douglas and Sarah Marie Carpenter Springer.

A lifetime area resident, he was a truck driver. John was a 
hardworking family man who took pride in providing for his family. He 
loved spending time with his kids and grandkids and was so proud of 
seeing them making memories with their own families, he enjoyed working 
on things with his sons and talking to his two oldest daughters on the 
phone when he was trucking down the road and watching his younger 
daughter rodeo.&nbsp; He loved them and they were his world. He enjoyed 
family gatherings where he could sit with his dad and have a cold one. 
He loved watching tv in his recliner after being on the road all day. He
 enjoyed going to auctions, John Wayne movies, and making summer sausage
 and jerky for friends and family. John always saw the bright side of 
things.

On March 23, 1990, he married his best friend, Peggy J. Rice at Larned; she survives.

Other survivors include: four sons: Joshua (Natasha) Gibson, Howard, 
Jared (Tamara) Miller, Ames, Iowa, Jessy Springer, Denver, Colorado, 
Jacob (Madi) Springer, Great Bend; three daughters, Jennifer (Derek) 
MacKay, Leawood, Jill (Gary) Springer, Norwich, Jordyn Springer, 
Macksville; father, Doug (Pat) Springer, Pawnee Rock; a brother, James 
Springer, Austin, Texas; two sisters, Lynn (Ned) Oak, Macksville, Lori 
(Pat) Boor, Larned; nine grandchildren; several aunts, uncles, nieces, 
nephews, and cousins.

Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 13th 
at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Mark Hornbaker presiding. 
Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, December 12, 2021

Memorials may be given to the John Springer Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

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 </figure>John Douglas Springer, 59, passed away December 2, 2021, at OSU Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.He was born June 25, 1962, in Larned, the son of Charles Douglas and Sarah Marie Carpenter Springer.A lifetime area resident, he was a truck driver. John was a 
hardworking family man who took pride in providing for his family. He 
loved spending time with his kids and grandkids and was so proud of 
seeing them making memories with their own families, he enjoyed working 
on things with his sons and talking to his two oldest daughters on the 
phone when he was trucking down the road and watching his younger 
daughter rodeo.&nbsp; He loved them and they were his world. He enjoyed 
family gatherings where he could sit with his dad and have a cold one. 
He loved watching tv in his recliner after being on the road all day. He
 enjoyed going to auctions, John Wayne movies, and making summer sausage
 and jerky for friends and family. John always saw the bright side of 
things.On March 23, 1990, he married his best friend, Peggy J. Rice at Larned; she survives.Other survivors include: four sons: Joshua (Natasha) Gibson, Howard, 
Jared (Tamara) Miller, Ames, Iowa, Jessy Springer, Denver, Colorado, 
Jacob (Madi) Springer, Great Bend; three daughters, Jennifer (Derek) 
MacKay, Leawood, Jill (Gary) Springer, Norwich, Jordyn Springer, 
Macksville; father, Doug (Pat) Springer, Pawnee Rock; a brother, James 
Springer, Austin, Texas; two sisters, Lynn (Ned) Oak, Macksville, Lori 
(Pat) Boor, Larned; nine grandchildren; several aunts, uncles, nieces, 
nephews, and cousins.He was preceded in death by his mother.Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 13th 
at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Mark Hornbaker presiding. 
Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, December 12, 2021Memorials may be given to the John Springer Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

John Douglas Springer

Clifton &nbsp;Duane “Butch” &nbsp;Waterhouse, 62, passed away December 8, 2021,&nbsp; at Gove County Medical Center Long Term Care in Quinter, Kansas.

He was born March 22, 1959, in Dodge City, Kansas, the son of Bobby 
“Dean” and Betty Louise Tittel Waterhouse.&nbsp; He was a lifetime area 
resident of Hodgeman County and attended school and graduated Hanston 
High School in 1977.&nbsp; He lived his life on the farm where he was raised 
and farmed and did water well work with his father.&nbsp; In his younger 
years, he developed a love of assembling fine scale models.&nbsp; He was a 
diehard fan of anything Star Trek and Star Wars.&nbsp; He had a vast 
knowledge and interest of air craft from the 2 World Wars and Vietnam.&nbsp; 
He was an avid reader and had a large collection of books. His immediate
 family and close friends were near and dear to him.&nbsp; Giving someone a 
hard time, in his onry joking way, was the high light of his day.

He was a lifetime member of the NRA.&nbsp; In 1981 he obtained a Federal 
Firearms License and established Waterhouse Gun Shop.&nbsp; He was baptized 
as an infant at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ness City.&nbsp; On September
 26, 2021, Butch rededicated his life to Christ thru baptism at the 
Christian Church in Ogallah, Kansas.

Survivors include: two sisters, Linda and Dale Hoagland, Fort Morgan,
 Colorado, Sara Hoagland and Aaron and Sunny Hoagland and Gloria and Dan
 Gobin, Hill City, Kansas; Nieces, Tina (Cory) Riggs, Trey, Derrik and 
Kyler, Lisa Gobin, Mason and Jay Kobler, Traci (Butch) Hamel, Kendrix 
and Ryker, Taylor Gobin and friend, Branden Paden, He was preceded in 
death by his parents; grandparents, Robert and Grace (Jones) Waterhouse 
and John and Agnes (Friebus) Tittel.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial graveside service will be 
held at a later date at Brown’s Grove Cemetery, Burdett, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to the Gove County Long Term Care in Quinter, 
Kansas in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Clifton &nbsp;Duane “Butch” &nbsp;Waterhouse, 62, passed away December 8, 2021,&nbsp; at Gove County Medical Center Long Term Care in Quinter, Kansas.He was born March 22, 1959, in Dodge City, Kansas, the son of Bobby 
“Dean” and Betty Louise Tittel Waterhouse.&nbsp; He was a lifetime area 
resident of Hodgeman County and attended school and graduated Hanston 
High School in 1977.&nbsp; He lived his life on the farm where he was raised 
and farmed and did water well work with his father.&nbsp; In his younger 
years, he developed a love of assembling fine scale models.&nbsp; He was a 
diehard fan of anything Star Trek and Star Wars.&nbsp; He had a vast 
knowledge and interest of air craft from the 2 World Wars and Vietnam.&nbsp; 
He was an avid reader and had a large collection of books. His immediate
 family and close friends were near and dear to him.&nbsp; Giving someone a 
hard time, in his onry joking way, was the high light of his day.He was a lifetime member of the NRA.&nbsp; In 1981 he obtained a Federal 
Firearms License and established Waterhouse Gun Shop.&nbsp; He was baptized 
as an infant at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ness City.&nbsp; On September
 26, 2021, Butch rededicated his life to Christ thru baptism at the 
Christian Church in Ogallah, Kansas.Survivors include: two sisters, Linda and Dale Hoagland, Fort Morgan,
 Colorado, Sara Hoagland and Aaron and Sunny Hoagland and Gloria and Dan
 Gobin, Hill City, Kansas; Nieces, Tina (Cory) Riggs, Trey, Derrik and 
Kyler, Lisa Gobin, Mason and Jay Kobler, Traci (Butch) Hamel, Kendrix 
and Ryker, Taylor Gobin and friend, Branden Paden, He was preceded in 
death by his parents; grandparents, Robert and Grace (Jones) Waterhouse 
and John and Agnes (Friebus) Tittel.Cremation has taken place and a memorial graveside service will be 
held at a later date at Brown’s Grove Cemetery, Burdett, Kansas.Memorials may be given to the Gove County Long Term Care in Quinter, 
Kansas in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Clifton  Duane 'Butch'  Waterhouse

Betty (Suter) Lee, 90, passed away on December 6, 2021, at the home of 
her daughter Sheryl (Lee) Watson. She was the oldest daughter of John E.
 and Ida M. (Walz) Suter, born in Gove County, and grew up in Oakley, 
KS. 
Betty married Robert E. Lee of Monument, KS in 1948. In this union, they
 had four children, Gayle Lee, of Sparks, NV, Rory and wife Cheryl Lee, 
of Oakley, KS, Sheryl Ann and husband John Watson, of Hays, KS and Jeff 
Lee of Bessemer, AL. 
Along with her children, she is survived by her grandchildren, Andy 
(Courtney) Lee, Stacy (Brady) Jasper, Kyle (Erin) Krug, Kory (Buffi) 
Krug, Leslie (Arron) Watson-Devittore, Joshua Lee, Felisha (Dustin) 
Miller, Tashia (Kacey) Highland and Trevor (Kyla) Mader; 15 great 
grandchildren; sisters, Edith Clark, Oakley, KS and Shirley Jennings, 
AZ; sisters-in-law, Shirley Lee and Jaunita Helsel; brothers, Bill 
Suter, AR and Donald (Peggy) Suter, OK. Betty came from a large family 
with many nieces, nephews, and cousins that were special to her; Janet 
(Butch) Collins, the Suter cousins, the Walz cousins and the Lee 
cousins. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Gladys (Suter) 
Overson; sisters-in-law, Marilyn (Jack) Lee and Nadine Lee; 
brothers-in-law Quenton Overson, Bob Clark, Newton Jennings, Jess Lee 
Jr., Garth Lee, Jack Lee and Richard Helsel; two grandsons, Baby Lee and
 Kody Krug; niece Jacque Lee and nephews, Timothy Lee and Stan Clark. 
Our mother was always one to "Jump In" getting things done whether cooking or sewing, then sharing with others. 
Mother, living in Kansas her entire life, always had some story or two to tell about someone who had blessed her path of life. 
Mother loved going on road trips all over this country. She could find 
the beauty simply looking out over the land whether it be crops and 
animals in the field, the mountains, the autumn leaves or the clouds in 
the skies. 
Her favorite hobby was creating beauty with her many sewing projects. 
She had sewn more wedding/bridesmaid dresses and formals than anyone 
else we know. 
Our mother would have her grandchildren stay with her in the summertime,
 whether it be one to two weeks or two months. These summertime stays 
created childhood memories that will be with her grandchildren forever. 
Betty and the family were thrilled that so many of you were able to 
celebrate mother's life with her at her "90th" birthday party or via 
birthday card this last July. As that celebration was so recent and with
 all the traveling issues going on, cremation was chosen. There will be 
no funeral service. Thank you to anyone and everyone that touched our 
mother’s life. 
Mother is in the loving arms of Jesus now. We would like to think she is busy sewing something pretty for her new home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/12/1639146282790.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Betty (Suter) Lee, 90, passed away on December 6, 2021, at the home of 
her daughter Sheryl (Lee) Watson. She was the oldest daughter of John E.
 and Ida M. (Walz) Suter, born in Gove County, and grew up in Oakley, 
KS. 
Betty married Robert E. Lee of Monument, KS in 1948. In this union, they
 had four children, Gayle Lee, of Sparks, NV, Rory and wife Cheryl Lee, 
of Oakley, KS, Sheryl Ann and husband John Watson, of Hays, KS and Jeff 
Lee of Bessemer, AL. 
Along with her children, she is survived by her grandchildren, Andy 
(Courtney) Lee, Stacy (Brady) Jasper, Kyle (Erin) Krug, Kory (Buffi) 
Krug, Leslie (Arron) Watson-Devittore, Joshua Lee, Felisha (Dustin) 
Miller, Tashia (Kacey) Highland and Trevor (Kyla) Mader; 15 great 
grandchildren; sisters, Edith Clark, Oakley, KS and Shirley Jennings, 
AZ; sisters-in-law, Shirley Lee and Jaunita Helsel; brothers, Bill 
Suter, AR and Donald (Peggy) Suter, OK. Betty came from a large family 
with many nieces, nephews, and cousins that were special to her; Janet 
(Butch) Collins, the Suter cousins, the Walz cousins and the Lee 
cousins. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Gladys (Suter) 
Overson; sisters-in-law, Marilyn (Jack) Lee and Nadine Lee; 
brothers-in-law Quenton Overson, Bob Clark, Newton Jennings, Jess Lee 
Jr., Garth Lee, Jack Lee and Richard Helsel; two grandsons, Baby Lee and
 Kody Krug; niece Jacque Lee and nephews, Timothy Lee and Stan Clark. 
Our mother was always one to "Jump In" getting things done whether cooking or sewing, then sharing with others. 
Mother, living in Kansas her entire life, always had some story or two to tell about someone who had blessed her path of life. 
Mother loved going on road trips all over this country. She could find 
the beauty simply looking out over the land whether it be crops and 
animals in the field, the mountains, the autumn leaves or the clouds in 
the skies. 
Her favorite hobby was creating beauty with her many sewing projects. 
She had sewn more wedding/bridesmaid dresses and formals than anyone 
else we know. 
Our mother would have her grandchildren stay with her in the summertime,
 whether it be one to two weeks or two months. These summertime stays 
created childhood memories that will be with her grandchildren forever. 
Betty and the family were thrilled that so many of you were able to 
celebrate mother's life with her at her "90th" birthday party or via 
birthday card this last July. As that celebration was so recent and with
 all the traveling issues going on, cremation was chosen. There will be 
no funeral service. Thank you to anyone and everyone that touched our 
mother’s life. 
Mother is in the loving arms of Jesus now. We would like to think she is busy sewing something pretty for her new home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Betty (Suter) Lee

Joellen Boman, 84, passed away December 8, 2021, at the University Of
 Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. She was born on July 17, 1937
 at Great Bend, to Carroll &amp; Daisy (Spurling) Kelly.

A longtime Great Bend resident, Joellen was a caretaker at the 
Dominican Chapel of the Plains for many years before transferring over 
to CKMC. Joellen was a member of Community Christian Church. Joellen had
 a great love of horses and all animals. One of her most favorite jobs 
was working on a ranch in Altus, Okla. Joellen was a wonderful cook and 
enjoyed many years managing the kitchen at a truck stop in Lincoln, Neb.
 She also cooked for several restaurants in Great Bend over the years. &nbsp;

Joellen never met a stranger. She considered everyone her friend. She
 was known as Momma Jo, Aunt Jo, and Grandma Jo to many generations. 
Joellen will forever be remembered for her giving nature, kind heart, 
and the joy and love she provided. She spread sunshine everywhere she 
went.

Survivors include, a brother, Chester Brown; and several nieces and 
nephews including, Kelly Cozby, Karen Hoffman and Rayetta Crist, whom 
were her children at heart. She was preceded in death by her parents; 
two brothers, Carroll Kelly and Donald Kelly; and a sister, Betty 
Navarro.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
service will be held at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 14, 2021, with 
Pastor Jon Hembree presiding. Memorials have been designated to the 
Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/12/1639082861713.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Joellen Boman, 84, passed away December 8, 2021, at the University Of
 Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. She was born on July 17, 1937
 at Great Bend, to Carroll &amp; Daisy (Spurling) Kelly.A longtime Great Bend resident, Joellen was a caretaker at the 
Dominican Chapel of the Plains for many years before transferring over 
to CKMC. Joellen was a member of Community Christian Church. Joellen had
 a great love of horses and all animals. One of her most favorite jobs 
was working on a ranch in Altus, Okla. Joellen was a wonderful cook and 
enjoyed many years managing the kitchen at a truck stop in Lincoln, Neb.
 She also cooked for several restaurants in Great Bend over the years. &nbsp;Joellen never met a stranger. She considered everyone her friend. She
 was known as Momma Jo, Aunt Jo, and Grandma Jo to many generations. 
Joellen will forever be remembered for her giving nature, kind heart, 
and the joy and love she provided. She spread sunshine everywhere she 
went.Survivors include, a brother, Chester Brown; and several nieces and 
nephews including, Kelly Cozby, Karen Hoffman and Rayetta Crist, whom 
were her children at heart. She was preceded in death by her parents; 
two brothers, Carroll Kelly and Donald Kelly; and a sister, Betty 
Navarro.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
service will be held at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 14, 2021, with 
Pastor Jon Hembree presiding. Memorials have been designated to the 
Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Joellen Boman

Ruth B. (Sheil) Murray, 97, passed away, Wednesday, December 8, 2021,
 at the University of Kansas Health Systems – Great Bend Campus, Great 
Bend, Kansas. She was born on December 22, 1923, in an oil camp in Salt 
Springs, Wyoming, to Edward and Pauline (Driscoll) Sheil.

A long-time resident of Great Bend, she did spend some of her 
childhood on a farm near Cherryvale and later Lyons, Kansas. She 
graduated from Great Bend High School in 1941. She then attended Salt 
City Business College in Hutchinson. Paying her way through school by 
doing various jobs including house cleaning and baby sitting while 
walking the length of Hutchinson. Finally, she secured a job as a 
“Harvey House Girl” at the Bisonte Hotel and Restaurant, where she 
helped serve meals to the troop trains passing through Hutchinson during
 World War II.

On January 24, 1946, she married John C. Murray, a former B-29 
crewmember, who had been stationed at the Great Bend Army Airfield prior
 to going overseas. In January of 1958, Ruth and John co-founded Murray 
Casing Crews, Inc., an oilfield service company which still exists after
 65 years and three-generations later. She was a charter member of St. 
Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

Having survived the Depression, the Dust Bowl and World War II, she 
also raised three sons: John (Steve) and wife Jan of Great Bend, Kansas,
 Thomas (Tom) and wife Jana of Great Bend, and Philip and wife Linda of 
Hays, Kansas. They survive. She has four grandchildren: John (Chris) 
Murray and Brett Murray of Great Bend, Kansas, Derek Murray, Michigan, 
and Caitlyn Murray of Casper, Wyoming; one great-grandchild; one sister 
Nita of Spokane, Washington; numerous nieces and nephews.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband John, an infant daughter 
that she lost in October 1954: Janice Marie, her parents, sister Teresa 
Haag, and brothers Michael, James, and John Sheil.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, December
 13, 2021, with Altar Society rosary at 4:00 p.m., and Vigil and rosary 
at 7 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. A&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will 
be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima 
Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu 
presiding.&nbsp;Interment will be in the&nbsp;Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend. 


Memorials are suggested to Holy Family School Endowment Fund, in care of
 Bryant Funeral Home.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/12/1639077169803.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Ruth B. (Sheil) Murray, 97, passed away, Wednesday, December 8, 2021,
 at the University of Kansas Health Systems – Great Bend Campus, Great 
Bend, Kansas. She was born on December 22, 1923, in an oil camp in Salt 
Springs, Wyoming, to Edward and Pauline (Driscoll) Sheil.A long-time resident of Great Bend, she did spend some of her 
childhood on a farm near Cherryvale and later Lyons, Kansas. She 
graduated from Great Bend High School in 1941. She then attended Salt 
City Business College in Hutchinson. Paying her way through school by 
doing various jobs including house cleaning and baby sitting while 
walking the length of Hutchinson. Finally, she secured a job as a 
“Harvey House Girl” at the Bisonte Hotel and Restaurant, where she 
helped serve meals to the troop trains passing through Hutchinson during
 World War II.On January 24, 1946, she married John C. Murray, a former B-29 
crewmember, who had been stationed at the Great Bend Army Airfield prior
 to going overseas. In January of 1958, Ruth and John co-founded Murray 
Casing Crews, Inc., an oilfield service company which still exists after
 65 years and three-generations later. She was a charter member of St. 
Rose of Lima Catholic Church.Having survived the Depression, the Dust Bowl and World War II, she 
also raised three sons: John (Steve) and wife Jan of Great Bend, Kansas,
 Thomas (Tom) and wife Jana of Great Bend, and Philip and wife Linda of 
Hays, Kansas. They survive. She has four grandchildren: John (Chris) 
Murray and Brett Murray of Great Bend, Kansas, Derek Murray, Michigan, 
and Caitlyn Murray of Casper, Wyoming; one great-grandchild; one sister 
Nita of Spokane, Washington; numerous nieces and nephews.Ruth was preceded in death by her husband John, an infant daughter 
that she lost in October 1954: Janice Marie, her parents, sister Teresa 
Haag, and brothers Michael, James, and John Sheil.Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, December
 13, 2021, with Altar Society rosary at 4:00 p.m., and Vigil and rosary 
at 7 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. A&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will 
be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima 
Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu 
presiding.&nbsp;Interment will be in the&nbsp;Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend. 
Memorials are suggested to Holy Family School Endowment Fund, in care of
 Bryant Funeral Home.

Ruth B. (Sheil) Murray

Carol Y. Fite, 66, of Colby, died Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Citizens
 Medical Center, Colby. She was born August 3, 1955, in Colby, KS, to 
John Alvin Fite and Treva (Laurent) Fite. 
Carol had cleaned house and cared for her mother for many years, until 
her passing. She had also taught at ACE Christian School, in Gem, KS and
 Sunday School for many years. She enjoyed crafts, crocheting, attending
 singles group, playing cards, her Friday night Pizza Night and 
attending the annual Pickin’ on the Plains in Colby. In her younger 
days, Carol loved to spend time in the mountains hiking and climbing. In
 her recent years she was an active member of College Drive Assembly of 
God Church. 
Carol was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her 
sisters, Corinia Hilton, of Hays, KS and Sheila (Robert) Weis, of 
Spearville, KS, along with many loved nieces and nephews. 
There will be a visitation from 9:30- 11:00 a.m., with the Funeral at 
11:00 a.m. Monday, December 13, 2021, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. 
Burial will take place in Beulah Cemetery, Colby.

Memorials are 
suggested to the Carol Fite Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/12/1639077094421.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>Carol Y. Fite, 66, of Colby, died Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Citizens
 Medical Center, Colby. She was born August 3, 1955, in Colby, KS, to 
John Alvin Fite and Treva (Laurent) Fite. 
Carol had cleaned house and cared for her mother for many years, until 
her passing. She had also taught at ACE Christian School, in Gem, KS and
 Sunday School for many years. She enjoyed crafts, crocheting, attending
 singles group, playing cards, her Friday night Pizza Night and 
attending the annual Pickin’ on the Plains in Colby. In her younger 
days, Carol loved to spend time in the mountains hiking and climbing. In
 her recent years she was an active member of College Drive Assembly of 
God Church. 
Carol was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her 
sisters, Corinia Hilton, of Hays, KS and Sheila (Robert) Weis, of 
Spearville, KS, along with many loved nieces and nephews. 
There will be a visitation from 9:30- 11:00 a.m., with the Funeral at 
11:00 a.m. Monday, December 13, 2021, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. 
Burial will take place in Beulah Cemetery, Colby. Memorials are 
suggested to the Carol Fite Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Carol Y. Fite

Saturday, March 2nd, 1946-Monday, December 6th, 2021

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/sandra-studer/4798371/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Saturday, March 2nd, 1946-Monday, December 6th, 2021An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/sandra-studer/4798371/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Sandra D. Studer (Reid)

Dennis M. Bahr, 75, died on Monday, December 6, 2021, at his home in 
Garden City. He was born on June 14, 1946, at Emporia, the son of Chris 
M. &amp; Bonita Mae (Platt) Bahr. 
Dennis was an attorney and longtime Garden City resident. He was the 
Municipal Court Judge for a time in the mid '80s before becoming a well-known Defense Attorney in the '80s and '90s, handling several high-profile cases in the area. He later was the City Prosecutor for the 
City of Garden City. 
There will be no public services held. Memories may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com Garnand Funeral Home. 412 North 7th 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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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/12/1639065438364.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Dennis M. Bahr, 75, died on Monday, December 6, 2021, at his home in 
Garden City. He was born on June 14, 1946, at Emporia, the son of Chris 
M. &amp; Bonita Mae (Platt) Bahr. 
Dennis was an attorney and longtime Garden City resident. He was the 
Municipal Court Judge for a time in the mid '80s before becoming a well-known Defense Attorney in the '80s and '90s, handling several high-profile cases in the area. He later was the City Prosecutor for the 
City of Garden City. 
There will be no public services held. Memories may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com Garnand Funeral Home. 412 North 7th Garden City, Ks. 67846. 620-276-3219.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Dennis M. Bahr

Carole J. Boor, 81, passed away December 8, 2021, at Almost Home, 
Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born June 7, 1940, in Ellsworth, Kansas, to
 Stephen and Blanche Jiricek. She grew up in the Black Wolf Kansas area,
 attended South Exselsior country grade school and graduated from 
Ellsworth High School in 1958.

On October 7, 1958, she was married to Bernard J. Boor and they made their life in and around the Hoisington/Claflin area.

Carole was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church, where she was
 the organist and choir director for 24 years and a member of the Altar 
Society. A homemaker and farm wife, Carole was also an avid reader and 
gardener.

She is survived by five children; Stephen Boor of Sylvan Grove, 
Connie Boor of Hoisington, Mark Boor of Odin, Christopher Boor of 
Olmitz, and Patrick Boor and wife Lori of Macksville. As well as seven 
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren and one more great 
grandchild on the way.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three infant sisters, husband, Bernard, and grandson, Jordan Boor.

Vistitation will be Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with family to greet 
friends from 6 to 8 p.m.. Vigil with Rosary will begin at 7 p.m., all at
 Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 11, 
2021, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin, celebrated by Father Prakash
 Kola. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Kans for Kids or Hoisington Public Library 
in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 
67544.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/12/1639065348486.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Carole J. Boor, 81, passed away December 8, 2021, at Almost Home, 
Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born June 7, 1940, in Ellsworth, Kansas, to
 Stephen and Blanche Jiricek. She grew up in the Black Wolf Kansas area,
 attended South Exselsior country grade school and graduated from 
Ellsworth High School in 1958.On October 7, 1958, she was married to Bernard J. Boor and they made their life in and around the Hoisington/Claflin area.Carole was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church, where she was
 the organist and choir director for 24 years and a member of the Altar 
Society. A homemaker and farm wife, Carole was also an avid reader and 
gardener.She is survived by five children; Stephen Boor of Sylvan Grove, 
Connie Boor of Hoisington, Mark Boor of Odin, Christopher Boor of 
Olmitz, and Patrick Boor and wife Lori of Macksville. As well as seven 
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren and one more great 
grandchild on the way.She was preceded in death by her parents, three infant sisters, husband, Bernard, and grandson, Jordan Boor.Vistitation will be Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with family to greet 
friends from 6 to 8 p.m.. Vigil with Rosary will begin at 7 p.m., all at
 Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 11, 
2021, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin, celebrated by Father Prakash
 Kola. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery.Memorials may be made to Kans for Kids or Hoisington Public Library 
in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 
67544.

Carole J. Boor

Annette Seib, who was born into the 
Depression in Hays, Kansas, and went on to become the matriarch of a 
large and happy family, died Tuesday night. She was 88.

Annette was married for 
almost 69 years to Richard Seib. Together they raised seven children who
 were the center of their lives, and watched with pride as their family 
grew to 22 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Known to family and
 friends as Nettie and Dick, they were fixtures in their St. Joseph’s 
Parish community in Hays until they moved in recent years to be near 
sons in the Kansas City area.

Annette Louise Doerfler 
was born on Oct. 23, 1933, the 10th of 11 children of Joseph and Agnes 
Doerfler. Her father was, among other things, the sheriff of Ellis 
County, Kansas, for a time, which led to a memorable period in which his
 family lived in the county courthouse and jail facility. Growing up in Western Kansas amid the difficult economic 
times of the Depression left a lasting impression on Nettie and 
instilled in her a lifelong tendency toward frugality; among other 
things, she was known to reuse coffee grinds for a second pot. She also 
developed an appreciation of the importance of family and faith and the 
value of work.

That appreciation of 
work, in fact, led her to meet the man who became the love of her life. 
While at Girls Catholic High School in Hays—where she served as junior 
class president—Nettie took a job as a car hop at the Yankee Dollar, a 
drive-in restaurant in Hays. There, one night, a handsome young farm boy
 named Richard Seib volunteered to drive her home after work.

That meeting blossomed into romance and eventually to marriage.

But their young marriage 
was soon interrupted by war. Her husband’s National Guard unit was 
activated and sent to Korea when war broke out there, forcing him to 
leave behind Annette as she was expecting their first child. Tom Seib 
was born while his father was overseas.

After the war, the young 
couple went on to have six more children, while a beloved niece, Belinda
 Seib, effectively became a member of the immediate family as well. All 
of them attended the Catholic high schools known variously as St. 
Joseph’s Military Academy, Thomas More Prep and Marian High School in 
Hays.

Nettie was an active and 
involved parent in her children’s schools, as well as in parish life. 
She also was a skilled pinochle and dominos player, a noodle maker, and a
 master at stretching a dollar. As her children grew older, she resumed working outside the home for 
several years as a sales associate at K-Mart, a job she embraced with 
relish.

One skill Nettie never mastered was the ability to sit 
still. Sitting through a single episode of a TV show, much less a long 
movie, was a struggle for someone who was always seized with the need to
 be up and about, doing something—anything—constructive.

In retirement, Nettie and 
Dick were regular travelers for as long as their health allowed, 
crossing the state of Kansas, and periodically the country, to be with 
their children and grandchildren. Christmases often were brightened by 
gifts of handmade crocheted afghans and embroidered kitchen towels she 
shared with her family.

In her final days at 
Colonial Village in Overland Park, Kansas, Nettie never lost that 
nervous energy that kept her moving throughout her days, even as 
physical frailties made that more difficult. Her motto, often expressed 
to visitors and staff members alike, was that she felt a need to “go, 
go, go."

She was preceded in death by her husband in 2019 and by two infant grandchildren.

She is survived by a 
sister, Kathy Rohr, of Hays, and a brother, Harold, of Hutchinson, Kan.;
 and by her children Tom (Cheryl) of Lincoln, Neb.; Phyllis (Robert) 
Brack of Bay St. Louis, Miss.; Debbie (Bob) Lang of Amarillo, Tex.; 
Jerry (Barbara) of Chevy Chase, Md.; Jeff (Kelly) of Overland Park, 
Kan.; Paul (Johnna) of Kansas City, Mo.; and Pat (Susie) of Overland 
Park, Kan.; and by Belinda (Merle) Mahoney of Hutchinson, Kan.

A funeral Mass will be 
held at St. Joseph’s Church in Hays at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 13, with 
burial at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

There will be a 
visitation 5 p.m. –&nbsp; 8 p.m. on Sunday evening, Dec. 12, with a combined 
parish vigil and rosary service at 7 p.m. all at Brock's-Keithley 
Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine in Hays.

If desired, friends may 
make memorial contributions in Annette Seib’s name to TMP-Marian Junior 
and Senior High School in Hays.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/12/1639059864303.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Annette Seib, who was born into the 
Depression in Hays, Kansas, and went on to become the matriarch of a 
large and happy family, died Tuesday night. She was 88.Annette was married for 
almost 69 years to Richard Seib. Together they raised seven children who
 were the center of their lives, and watched with pride as their family 
grew to 22 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Known to family and
 friends as Nettie and Dick, they were fixtures in their St. Joseph’s 
Parish community in Hays until they moved in recent years to be near 
sons in the Kansas City area.Annette Louise Doerfler 
was born on Oct. 23, 1933, the 10th of 11 children of Joseph and Agnes 
Doerfler. Her father was, among other things, the sheriff of Ellis 
County, Kansas, for a time, which led to a memorable period in which his
 family lived in the county courthouse and jail facility. Growing up in Western Kansas amid the difficult economic 
times of the Depression left a lasting impression on Nettie and 
instilled in her a lifelong tendency toward frugality; among other 
things, she was known to reuse coffee grinds for a second pot. She also 
developed an appreciation of the importance of family and faith and the 
value of work.That appreciation of 
work, in fact, led her to meet the man who became the love of her life. 
While at Girls Catholic High School in Hays—where she served as junior 
class president—Nettie took a job as a car hop at the Yankee Dollar, a 
drive-in restaurant in Hays. There, one night, a handsome young farm boy
 named Richard Seib volunteered to drive her home after work.That meeting blossomed into romance and eventually to marriage.But their young marriage 
was soon interrupted by war. Her husband’s National Guard unit was 
activated and sent to Korea when war broke out there, forcing him to 
leave behind Annette as she was expecting their first child. Tom Seib 
was born while his father was overseas.After the war, the young 
couple went on to have six more children, while a beloved niece, Belinda
 Seib, effectively became a member of the immediate family as well. All 
of them attended the Catholic high schools known variously as St. 
Joseph’s Military Academy, Thomas More Prep and Marian High School in 
Hays.Nettie was an active and 
involved parent in her children’s schools, as well as in parish life. 
She also was a skilled pinochle and dominos player, a noodle maker, and a
 master at stretching a dollar. As her children grew older, she resumed working outside the home for 
several years as a sales associate at K-Mart, a job she embraced with 
relish. One skill Nettie never mastered was the ability to sit 
still. Sitting through a single episode of a TV show, much less a long 
movie, was a struggle for someone who was always seized with the need to
 be up and about, doing something—anything—constructive.In retirement, Nettie and 
Dick were regular travelers for as long as their health allowed, 
crossing the state of Kansas, and periodically the country, to be with 
their children and grandchildren. Christmases often were brightened by 
gifts of handmade crocheted afghans and embroidered kitchen towels she 
shared with her family.In her final days at 
Colonial Village in Overland Park, Kansas, Nettie never lost that 
nervous energy that kept her moving throughout her days, even as 
physical frailties made that more difficult. Her motto, often expressed 
to visitors and staff members alike, was that she felt a need to “go, 
go, go."She was preceded in death by her husband in 2019 and by two infant grandchildren.She is survived by a 
sister, Kathy Rohr, of Hays, and a brother, Harold, of Hutchinson, Kan.;
 and by her children Tom (Cheryl) of Lincoln, Neb.; Phyllis (Robert) 
Brack of Bay St. Louis, Miss.; Debbie (Bob) Lang of Amarillo, Tex.; 
Jerry (Barbara) of Chevy Chase, Md.; Jeff (Kelly) of Overland Park, 
Kan.; Paul (Johnna) of Kansas City, Mo.; and Pat (Susie) of Overland 
Park, Kan.; and by Belinda (Merle) Mahoney of Hutchinson, Kan.A funeral Mass will be 
held at St. Joseph’s Church in Hays at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 13, with 
burial at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.There will be a 
visitation 5 p.m. –&nbsp; 8 p.m. on Sunday evening, Dec. 12, with a combined 
parish vigil and rosary service at 7 p.m. all at Brock's-Keithley 
Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine in Hays.If desired, friends may 
make memorial contributions in Annette Seib’s name to TMP-Marian Junior 
and Senior High School in Hays.Condolences may be shared
 by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at 
keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Annette 'Nettie' Seib

The family of James Raymond Brooks will be holding a memorial service at 6 PM Tuesday, December 21st, 2021, at St. Michael’s Church, 2900 Canal Blvd, Hays Kansas.&nbsp; The service will be followed by an informal remembrance in the parish hall, with refreshments.&nbsp; We ask those attending the service in person to be vaccinated and wear masks.&nbsp; If you would like to attend virtually, please contact St. Michael’s (<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/stmichaelshays.org__;!!M2D_dUfSiN4E!bzztTMoW6y4KfQGUT9WVN2N33YCpzyrCLs8P1sjnLul_c29413XbU3BzcuZvjaLq1m9-HocRwnY$">stmichaelshays.org</a>) to get on the list to receive a Zoom link.

James was a proud son of Hays who loved the city’s rich history. He was born to Raymond and Tina Mae Brooks on November 23, 1939. He died September 23, 2020, in Leavenworth, KS due to pneumonia brought on by COVID-19.&nbsp;

Jim was an old-school techie, a lifelong ham radio enthusiast and early adopter of personal computers.&nbsp; Radio was his greatest passion, and under call sign K0JJV he tested the limits of ham radio.&nbsp;

Jim attended Kansas State University for a couple of years and finished his degree at Fort Hays with a bachelor’s in Communications. He started as a radio DJ at KAYS in his late teens, and continued a radio/TV/advertising career there after graduating from Fort Hays. He proved to be a “jack of all trades” with many career pivots. While a lead technician at Sykes Enterprises, Jim used his resonant radio voice and his technical savvy to soothe the most difficult phone customers.

Jim was a lifetime member of St. Michael’s Episcopal church in Hays. A board member for several years, he also served as a popular lay reader.&nbsp; He cleaned the church and prepared the bulletins himself for many years, and his dearest wish was to ensure St. Michael’s carries on as a strong and vibrant parish for future generations in Hays.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl Brooks, and survived by Barbara DeBauge (sister), Amy (daughter), Brian (son), and granddaughters Olive and Lucy.&nbsp;

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 </figure>The family of James Raymond Brooks will be holding a memorial service at 6 PM Tuesday, December 21st, 2021, at St. Michael’s Church, 2900 Canal Blvd, Hays Kansas.&nbsp; The service will be followed by an informal remembrance in the parish hall, with refreshments.&nbsp; We ask those attending the service in person to be vaccinated and wear masks.&nbsp; If you would like to attend virtually, please contact St. Michael’s (<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/stmichaelshays.org__;!!M2D_dUfSiN4E!bzztTMoW6y4KfQGUT9WVN2N33YCpzyrCLs8P1sjnLul_c29413XbU3BzcuZvjaLq1m9-HocRwnY$">stmichaelshays.org</a>) to get on the list to receive a Zoom link.James was a proud son of Hays who loved the city’s rich history. He was born to Raymond and Tina Mae Brooks on November 23, 1939. He died September 23, 2020, in Leavenworth, KS due to pneumonia brought on by COVID-19.&nbsp;Jim was an old-school techie, a lifelong ham radio enthusiast and early adopter of personal computers.&nbsp; Radio was his greatest passion, and under call sign K0JJV he tested the limits of ham radio.&nbsp;Jim attended Kansas State University for a couple of years and finished his degree at Fort Hays with a bachelor’s in Communications. He started as a radio DJ at KAYS in his late teens, and continued a radio/TV/advertising career there after graduating from Fort Hays. He proved to be a “jack of all trades” with many career pivots. While a lead technician at Sykes Enterprises, Jim used his resonant radio voice and his technical savvy to soothe the most difficult phone customers.Jim was a lifetime member of St. Michael’s Episcopal church in Hays. A board member for several years, he also served as a popular lay reader.&nbsp; He cleaned the church and prepared the bulletins himself for many years, and his dearest wish was to ensure St. Michael’s carries on as a strong and vibrant parish for future generations in Hays.Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl Brooks, and survived by Barbara DeBauge (sister), Amy (daughter), Brian (son), and granddaughters Olive and Lucy.&nbsp;

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