Doris “Dot” Lofton, age 82, of Lindsborg, Kansas (formerly of Ogallah, Kansas) passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Bethany+Village, Lindsborg.&nbsp; She was born September 4, 1939, in Denham Springs, Louisiana to Granis Cline and Rita Mae (Madie) Jones Ott.

Dot graduated from high school in Dallas, Texas and then attended Minnesota Bible College in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she first met her husband-to-be, Wayne.&nbsp; On August 18, 1961, Dot was united in marriage to Wayne Lynwood Lofton, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, after which they enjoyed 55 years of marriage.&nbsp; In 1970 Wayne and Dot moved to Kansas to begin what would end up being a 39-year tenure as pastor and pastor’s wife at the Ogallah Christian Church.&nbsp; You could literally say that Dot stood by her husband’s side, in their ministry in Ogallah, as she could more often than not be seen standing at the front of the church leading the congregational singing, teaching Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and serving on the Ladies Aid ministry.&nbsp; Dot loved to spend time visiting with friends and family and reading. Oh how she liked to read, Dot would often stay up until the late hours of the night reading.&nbsp; Dot spent many hours at the WaKeeney Library scouring thru the book collection trying to find new and interesting things to read.&nbsp; When mom wasn’t reading she also enjoyed traveling with her family, camping, and skiing and writing “Dots Jots," a column for the Western Kansas World newspaper in WaKeeney.

Dot will be missed by many friends and family.&nbsp; Survivors include two children, Shayla and husband Mack Clark of Peabody, Kansas, and Craig and wife Holly Lofton of Lindsborg, Kansas; eight grandchildren, Morgan and husband Tim Lendino, Hadlye Clark, Bayleigh and husband Niles Armstrong, Brock and wife Lindsey Yelton, Tyler Yelton, Trae Yelton, Megan and husband Curtis Satran and Paige and husband Brett Nurnberg; ten great-grandchildren, Olivia, Ella, Braddock, Katella, Gavin, Noah, Laurel and Collin; two sisters Martha Raye Facundus Dennis, Myra Estelle Facundus Peak; two brothers Guy Reno Ott and James Leslie Ott.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and siblings Dorothy Marlene Ott Cavanas and Joyce Marie Facundus Trabeaux Vidrine Friedman.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM Friday, November 19, 2021, at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Ogallah Christian Church, with pastors Stan Faulkender and Shelby Crawford officiating. Burial will follow at the Ogallah Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Ogallah Christian Church or Good Shepherd Hospice. Contributions made to these organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th St., WaKeeney, Kansas 67672.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

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 </figure>Doris “Dot” Lofton, age 82, of Lindsborg, Kansas (formerly of Ogallah, Kansas) passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Bethany+Village, Lindsborg.&nbsp; She was born September 4, 1939, in Denham Springs, Louisiana to Granis Cline and Rita Mae (Madie) Jones Ott.Dot graduated from high school in Dallas, Texas and then attended Minnesota Bible College in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she first met her husband-to-be, Wayne.&nbsp; On August 18, 1961, Dot was united in marriage to Wayne Lynwood Lofton, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, after which they enjoyed 55 years of marriage.&nbsp; In 1970 Wayne and Dot moved to Kansas to begin what would end up being a 39-year tenure as pastor and pastor’s wife at the Ogallah Christian Church.&nbsp; You could literally say that Dot stood by her husband’s side, in their ministry in Ogallah, as she could more often than not be seen standing at the front of the church leading the congregational singing, teaching Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and serving on the Ladies Aid ministry.&nbsp; Dot loved to spend time visiting with friends and family and reading. Oh how she liked to read, Dot would often stay up until the late hours of the night reading.&nbsp; Dot spent many hours at the WaKeeney Library scouring thru the book collection trying to find new and interesting things to read.&nbsp; When mom wasn’t reading she also enjoyed traveling with her family, camping, and skiing and writing “Dots Jots," a column for the Western Kansas World newspaper in WaKeeney.Dot will be missed by many friends and family.&nbsp; Survivors include two children, Shayla and husband Mack Clark of Peabody, Kansas, and Craig and wife Holly Lofton of Lindsborg, Kansas; eight grandchildren, Morgan and husband Tim Lendino, Hadlye Clark, Bayleigh and husband Niles Armstrong, Brock and wife Lindsey Yelton, Tyler Yelton, Trae Yelton, Megan and husband Curtis Satran and Paige and husband Brett Nurnberg; ten great-grandchildren, Olivia, Ella, Braddock, Katella, Gavin, Noah, Laurel and Collin; two sisters Martha Raye Facundus Dennis, Myra Estelle Facundus Peak; two brothers Guy Reno Ott and James Leslie Ott.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and siblings Dorothy Marlene Ott Cavanas and Joyce Marie Facundus Trabeaux Vidrine Friedman.Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM Friday, November 19, 2021, at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Ogallah Christian Church, with pastors Stan Faulkender and Shelby Crawford officiating. Burial will follow at the Ogallah Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Ogallah Christian Church or Good Shepherd Hospice. Contributions made to these organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th St., WaKeeney, Kansas 67672.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

Doris 'Dot' Lofton

Sharon A. Johnson, 79, passed away on November 14, 2021 in Oberlin, KS. 
 She was born on April 4, 1942, to Alvin (Bud) and Carmie Wickham in 
Hays, KS. She grew up and graduated from Hays High School. 
 In 1960, she married Alvin S. Johnson and helped with the family 
farm and raising their kids. Sharon enjoyed arts and crafts, cooking, 
family time with her children and grandchildren, and moving furniture 
because it just wasn’t right. Her flower garden brought much joy to 
herself and to anyone who came to visit.
 Sharon is survived by her sister-in-law, Cindy Johnson. Her three 
children, Douglas and Terri Johnson (Colorado); Jeannie and Roger Lavers
 (Kansas); and Dallas and Rebecca Johnson (Missouri). Her grandchildren
 are Travis and Vickie Johnson; Kirsten Lavers; Meghan and Dan Tracy; 
Caitlin and Evan Acuff; and A.J., Gage, and Quincy Johnson. Great 
grandchildren are Kyler and Kohen Johnson and Case Tracy.
 She is proceeded in death by her husband, Alvin, her parents, sister Glennis Bunker, and granddaughter Tiffany Johnson.
 A private memorial will be held at a later date.
 Memorial donations to Decatur County Hospital in her name, in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com.

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 </figure>Sharon A. Johnson, 79, passed away on November 14, 2021 in Oberlin, KS. 
 She was born on April 4, 1942, to Alvin (Bud) and Carmie Wickham in 
Hays, KS. She grew up and graduated from Hays High School. 
 In 1960, she married Alvin S. Johnson and helped with the family 
farm and raising their kids. Sharon enjoyed arts and crafts, cooking, 
family time with her children and grandchildren, and moving furniture 
because it just wasn’t right. Her flower garden brought much joy to 
herself and to anyone who came to visit.
 Sharon is survived by her sister-in-law, Cindy Johnson. Her three 
children, Douglas and Terri Johnson (Colorado); Jeannie and Roger Lavers
 (Kansas); and Dallas and Rebecca Johnson (Missouri). Her grandchildren
 are Travis and Vickie Johnson; Kirsten Lavers; Meghan and Dan Tracy; 
Caitlin and Evan Acuff; and A.J., Gage, and Quincy Johnson. Great 
grandchildren are Kyler and Kohen Johnson and Case Tracy.
 She is proceeded in death by her husband, Alvin, her parents, sister Glennis Bunker, and granddaughter Tiffany Johnson.
 A private memorial will be held at a later date.
 Memorial donations to Decatur County Hospital in her name, in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com.

Sharon A. Johnson

Mildred Bertha Lippelmann, 95, was born on October 13, 1926, in Bladen, 
NE. She was the 6th of 9 children born to Howard and Ruby (Goble) 
Cramer. She graduated from Red Cloud High School in 1944. She took 
normal training and taught at a country school near Thedford, NE. She 
spent two years in Chicago working in a sporting goods factory.
 She returned to Oberlin to be with her sister Esther Vernon and met 
Gordon Lippelmann. They were married on Aug. 16, 1949. They lived on a 
farm southwest of Oberlin. Three sons were born, Dan, Terry, and Jon. 
Mildred worked at the Oberlin Cedar Living Center as a housekeeper for 
23 years and at the Oberlin Livestock café for 8 years. She was a member
 of the Oberlin Covenant Church, American Legion Auxiliary, Calico Gals 
Club, Widows and Friends Club and a Royal Neighbor member. She and her 
sisters enjoyed a vacation in Acapulco, Mexico. Millie was an avid 
collector of things that pleased her, until her house burnt down in 
2004. Since then, she has a collected a 1960’s craft of large glass 
grapes.
 She had 4 grandchildren, Stephanie, Milo, Wheat, and Rye. 7 great 
grandchildren, Gregory, Baylee, Lane, Lakynn, Ryllie, Levi, and Lucas. 4
 step great grandchildren, Brandon and Steven Gaede, McKayla (Michael) 
Pepper, and Josie Franz, and 4 great great grandchildren. 
 She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Gordon; 2 
grandchildren, Stephanie and Rye; 4 sisters, Esther Vernon, Mary Belle 
Stockes, Donna Faye Rose, and Joan Niles; 3 brothers William Cramer, 
Vernon Cramer, and Glen Cramer.
 Survivors include her 3 sons, Dan (Vickie) of Oberlin, KS, Terry of 
Selden, KS, Jon (Marilyn) of Crystal Beach, TX; sister, Norma Lee 
Swanstrom.

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Mildred-Bertha-Lippelmann?obId=23084990#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Mildred Bertha Lippelmann, 95, was born on October 13, 1926, in Bladen, 
NE. She was the 6th of 9 children born to Howard and Ruby (Goble) 
Cramer. She graduated from Red Cloud High School in 1944. She took 
normal training and taught at a country school near Thedford, NE. She 
spent two years in Chicago working in a sporting goods factory.
 She returned to Oberlin to be with her sister Esther Vernon and met 
Gordon Lippelmann. They were married on Aug. 16, 1949. They lived on a 
farm southwest of Oberlin. Three sons were born, Dan, Terry, and Jon. 
Mildred worked at the Oberlin Cedar Living Center as a housekeeper for 
23 years and at the Oberlin Livestock café for 8 years. She was a member
 of the Oberlin Covenant Church, American Legion Auxiliary, Calico Gals 
Club, Widows and Friends Club and a Royal Neighbor member. She and her 
sisters enjoyed a vacation in Acapulco, Mexico. Millie was an avid 
collector of things that pleased her, until her house burnt down in 
2004. Since then, she has a collected a 1960’s craft of large glass 
grapes.
 She had 4 grandchildren, Stephanie, Milo, Wheat, and Rye. 7 great 
grandchildren, Gregory, Baylee, Lane, Lakynn, Ryllie, Levi, and Lucas. 4
 step great grandchildren, Brandon and Steven Gaede, McKayla (Michael) 
Pepper, and Josie Franz, and 4 great great grandchildren. 
 She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Gordon; 2 
grandchildren, Stephanie and Rye; 4 sisters, Esther Vernon, Mary Belle 
Stockes, Donna Faye Rose, and Joan Niles; 3 brothers William Cramer, 
Vernon Cramer, and Glen Cramer.
 Survivors include her 3 sons, Dan (Vickie) of Oberlin, KS, Terry of 
Selden, KS, Jon (Marilyn) of Crystal Beach, TX; sister, Norma Lee 
Swanstrom.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Mildred-Bertha-Lippelmann?obId=23084990#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Mildred Bertha Lippelmann

Almena resident Lyman J. Delimont passed away Friday, November 12, 
2021, at the Norton County Hospital in Norton at the age of 67.

He was born August 26, 1954, in Norton, KS the son of Victor J and Gladys A. (Gipe) Delimont.

Lyman was united in marriage to Rebecca “Becky” L. Perrill on February 14, 1975, in Norton, KS.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Richard “Dick” 
Moreland, Russell Moreland, and William Alexander; and sisters Marilyn 
Moreland-Garrison and Loretta Moreland-Groom.

Survivors include his wife Becky of the home; two sons Michael and 
wife Chris of Logan, KS and Brian and wife Laurie of Ainsworth, NE; 8 
grandchildren; and a sister Joanne Miller and husband Larry of Almena.

The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, November 20th, at the Almena Community Center, Almena, KS, to celebrate Lyman’s life.

Memorials may be made to the Lyman Delimont Memorial Fund for future designation.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P.O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661, is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Almena resident Lyman J. Delimont passed away Friday, November 12, 
2021, at the Norton County Hospital in Norton at the age of 67.He was born August 26, 1954, in Norton, KS the son of Victor J and Gladys A. (Gipe) Delimont.Lyman was united in marriage to Rebecca “Becky” L. Perrill on February 14, 1975, in Norton, KS.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Richard “Dick” 
Moreland, Russell Moreland, and William Alexander; and sisters Marilyn 
Moreland-Garrison and Loretta Moreland-Groom.Survivors include his wife Becky of the home; two sons Michael and 
wife Chris of Logan, KS and Brian and wife Laurie of Ainsworth, NE; 8 
grandchildren; and a sister Joanne Miller and husband Larry of Almena.The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, November 20th, at the Almena Community Center, Almena, KS, to celebrate Lyman’s life.Memorials may be made to the Lyman Delimont Memorial Fund for future designation.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P.O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661, is in charge of arrangements.

Lyman J. Delimont

Esther Marie Karst, 99, died November 14, 2021, at Country Place 
Senior Living, Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born November 4, 1922, in 
Barton County, Kansas, the daughter of Siegmund and Ida M. (Deines) 
Dietz.&nbsp; Esther graduated from Hoisington High School in 1941.

On June 8, 1941, she married Ralph L. Karst in Milberger, Kansas.&nbsp; 
Ralph was a successful grocer who owned Karst Grocery and Hardware in 
Galatia, Kansas, and later owned Center Street Market in Hoisington. 
They were married nearly 50 years. He preceded her in death on March 14,
 1991. Esther was a lifelong Barton County resident, moving from Galatia
 to Hoisington in 1963.&nbsp; She worked as a dental assistant for Dr. H.K. 
Ritter for 20 years before retiring in 1984. Esther was a member of the 
United Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Milberger, the R.S.V.P. and the Clara
 Barton Hospital Auxiliary. Her last five years were spent at Country 
Place Senior Living in Hoisington where she was well cared for and 
frequently said “I’ve got it made in the shade!”

She is survived by two children; Gregory Karst of Lincoln, Nebraska, 
and Melinda Kershaw and husband John of Wichita; a brother, Markus Dietz
 and wife Caroline of McPherson; four grandchildren, Kimberly Taylor 
Epley of Andover, Jessica Harrison and husband John of Seattle, 
Washington, Sheila Heiman and husband Adam of Topeka, Sierra Karst of 
Omaha; seven great grandchildren, Amber Kershaw, Emma and Jack Taylor, 
Kayla and Tyler Harrison, Bryce and Blake Heiman; two great-great 
grandchildren, Tayton Wingelaar and Nathaniel Hernandez; daughter-in-law
 Joyce Duryea (Stanley) of Topeka, and many nieces and nephews who never
 forgot her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, son Stanley Karst, 
brothers Edwin and Luther Dietz, sisters Rosa Nulik, Helen Landon and 
Leona Kauffman, and granddaughter Amy Hoban.

Esther loved music, reading, and crossword puzzles. For many years, 
she and her church peers enjoyed piecing quilts for Lutheran World 
Relief. She valued her church community and her &nbsp;Hoisington friends. 
During WWII, she accompanied Ralph during his military training in the 
U.S. prior to his service in Europe, and she looked back fondly on those
 travels and the lifelong friends they made during that time. She was 
known for her sense of humor and strong spirit, and will be dearly 
missed by her family and friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Nicholson-Ricke funeral home in Hoisington.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 
United Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Milberger, Kansas, with Pastor Randy 
Maki presiding. Prior to the burial service, family will greet friends 
at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will 
follow in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, Kansas.&nbsp;

Attendees at the visitation and funeral service are asked to follow 
COVID-19 precautions of face coverings and social distancing. In lieu of
 flowers, memorials may be made to the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church 
or to Kans for Kids in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146,
 Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Esther Marie Karst, 99, died November 14, 2021, at Country Place 
Senior Living, Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born November 4, 1922, in 
Barton County, Kansas, the daughter of Siegmund and Ida M. (Deines) 
Dietz.&nbsp; Esther graduated from Hoisington High School in 1941.On June 8, 1941, she married Ralph L. Karst in Milberger, Kansas.&nbsp; 
Ralph was a successful grocer who owned Karst Grocery and Hardware in 
Galatia, Kansas, and later owned Center Street Market in Hoisington. 
They were married nearly 50 years. He preceded her in death on March 14,
 1991. Esther was a lifelong Barton County resident, moving from Galatia
 to Hoisington in 1963.&nbsp; She worked as a dental assistant for Dr. H.K. 
Ritter for 20 years before retiring in 1984. Esther was a member of the 
United Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Milberger, the R.S.V.P. and the Clara
 Barton Hospital Auxiliary. Her last five years were spent at Country 
Place Senior Living in Hoisington where she was well cared for and 
frequently said “I’ve got it made in the shade!”She is survived by two children; Gregory Karst of Lincoln, Nebraska, 
and Melinda Kershaw and husband John of Wichita; a brother, Markus Dietz
 and wife Caroline of McPherson; four grandchildren, Kimberly Taylor 
Epley of Andover, Jessica Harrison and husband John of Seattle, 
Washington, Sheila Heiman and husband Adam of Topeka, Sierra Karst of 
Omaha; seven great grandchildren, Amber Kershaw, Emma and Jack Taylor, 
Kayla and Tyler Harrison, Bryce and Blake Heiman; two great-great 
grandchildren, Tayton Wingelaar and Nathaniel Hernandez; daughter-in-law
 Joyce Duryea (Stanley) of Topeka, and many nieces and nephews who never
 forgot her.She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, son Stanley Karst, 
brothers Edwin and Luther Dietz, sisters Rosa Nulik, Helen Landon and 
Leona Kauffman, and granddaughter Amy Hoban.Esther loved music, reading, and crossword puzzles. For many years, 
she and her church peers enjoyed piecing quilts for Lutheran World 
Relief. She valued her church community and her &nbsp;Hoisington friends. 
During WWII, she accompanied Ralph during his military training in the 
U.S. prior to his service in Europe, and she looked back fondly on those
 travels and the lifelong friends they made during that time. She was 
known for her sense of humor and strong spirit, and will be dearly 
missed by her family and friends.Visitation will be Tuesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Nicholson-Ricke funeral home in Hoisington.Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 
United Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Milberger, Kansas, with Pastor Randy 
Maki presiding. Prior to the burial service, family will greet friends 
at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will 
follow in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, Kansas.&nbsp;Attendees at the visitation and funeral service are asked to follow 
COVID-19 precautions of face coverings and social distancing. In lieu of
 flowers, memorials may be made to the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church 
or to Kans for Kids in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146,
 Hoisington, KS 67544.

Esther Marie Karst

Thursday, April 7th, 1966-Friday, November 12th, 2021

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Thursday, April 7th, 1966-Friday, November 12th, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Kevin Ray Stoltz

Michael Lynn “Mike” Towns passed away suddenly and tragically in Rooks 
County, Kansas on November 12, 2021, at the age of 69. Mike was born to 
Clarence Duane and Isabell Ann (Keller) Towns in , Kansas on May 11, 
1952. He was united in marriage to Donna Jean (Belisle) Towns on March 
26, 1981, at the of Christ in Great Bend, Kansas. The couple was 
blessed with two children: Aaron and Ashly.
 Mike grew up in Rooks County and graduated from Palco with the 
class of 1970. Following , he enlisted in the United States Army in 1971
 and was honorably discharged in 1974. Mike moved to Great Bend to work 
in the oilfield in 1978 until he began working for NALCO Chemical 
Trucking and was relocated with his family to Piedmont, Oklahoma in 
1994. The family moved to before returning to Palco in 2018 where Mike 
then retired helping local farmers. He loved his grandkids, horses, and 
other animals…in that . Mike was a devoted family man and was always 
willing to take on any role that needed to be filled. He was a tough 
man, with a hard exterior, but those that were close to him knew that he
 had a kind heart and was willing to help anyone, anytime. Mike enjoyed 
his time attending concerts and race events with his wife Donna. His 
taste in ranged from Lynard Skynard to Willie Nelson, whom he had seen 
six times in person. He also loved spending time in the outdoors, 
hunting pheasants and with his trusty Short Hair, Bo.
 Mike will be missed by his friends and family. His little “Damnet 
Donna” to a “Don’t tell me you love me, show me” will forever 
reverberate in the minds of those that knew him and loved him dearly.
 He is survived by his wife, Donna Towns of the home; mother, Isabell
 Towns of Palco; children, Aaron (Lindsay) Towns of Hays, KS and Ashly 
Towns of Palco, KS; siblings, Pam (Brad) Post of Salina, KS, and Stan 
(Natalie) Towns of Great Bend, KS; and ten grandchildren, Anthony, 
Miracle, Summer, Jeniya, Nathaniel, Kali, Danika, Emersyn, Brantlee and 
Ryder.
 Mike is preceded in death by his father, Clarence Towns and a brother, Clarence Dean Towns.
 A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at the United Methodist in Palco, Kansas starting at 11 AM. 
 Memorials are suggested to the VFW Post #8871 or the Palco Grocery and Deli to go toward his drinking buddies’ tab.

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 </figure>Michael Lynn “Mike” Towns passed away suddenly and tragically in Rooks 
County, Kansas on November 12, 2021, at the age of 69. Mike was born to 
Clarence Duane and Isabell Ann (Keller) Towns in , Kansas on May 11, 
1952. He was united in marriage to Donna Jean (Belisle) Towns on March 
26, 1981, at the of Christ in Great Bend, Kansas. The couple was 
blessed with two children: Aaron and Ashly.
 Mike grew up in Rooks County and graduated from Palco with the 
class of 1970. Following , he enlisted in the United States Army in 1971
 and was honorably discharged in 1974. Mike moved to Great Bend to work 
in the oilfield in 1978 until he began working for NALCO Chemical 
Trucking and was relocated with his family to Piedmont, Oklahoma in 
1994. The family moved to before returning to Palco in 2018 where Mike 
then retired helping local farmers. He loved his grandkids, horses, and 
other animals…in that . Mike was a devoted family man and was always 
willing to take on any role that needed to be filled. He was a tough 
man, with a hard exterior, but those that were close to him knew that he
 had a kind heart and was willing to help anyone, anytime. Mike enjoyed 
his time attending concerts and race events with his wife Donna. His 
taste in ranged from Lynard Skynard to Willie Nelson, whom he had seen 
six times in person. He also loved spending time in the outdoors, 
hunting pheasants and with his trusty Short Hair, Bo.
 Mike will be missed by his friends and family. His little “Damnet 
Donna” to a “Don’t tell me you love me, show me” will forever 
reverberate in the minds of those that knew him and loved him dearly.
 He is survived by his wife, Donna Towns of the home; mother, Isabell
 Towns of Palco; children, Aaron (Lindsay) Towns of Hays, KS and Ashly 
Towns of Palco, KS; siblings, Pam (Brad) Post of Salina, KS, and Stan 
(Natalie) Towns of Great Bend, KS; and ten grandchildren, Anthony, 
Miracle, Summer, Jeniya, Nathaniel, Kali, Danika, Emersyn, Brantlee and 
Ryder.
 Mike is preceded in death by his father, Clarence Towns and a brother, Clarence Dean Towns.
 A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at the United Methodist in Palco, Kansas starting at 11 AM. 
 Memorials are suggested to the VFW Post #8871 or the Palco Grocery and Deli to go toward his drinking buddies’ tab.

Michael Lynn Towns

Joan Marie Kline was born February 6, 1949, in Greeley, NE, the 
daughter of Joseph and Opal Irene (Gleason) Heim and departed this life 
November 7, 2021, at the age of 72 at her home in Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; 
 Joan spent most of her life in Nebraska, Kansas, and Colorado, while 
living in Smith Center she met the love of her life, Randy Kline.&nbsp;&nbsp;They 
were married at Fort Rucker Alabama on April 22, 1967, where Randy was 
stationed with the Army.&nbsp;&nbsp;To this union three children were born, twins 
Justin Edward and Melissa Ann on September of 1969, but wait, Joan 
wasn't done yet and in October of 1985, surprise, we had another 
bouncing baby boy, Tyson Frank. Joan's children have always been the 
loves of her life.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Joan and Randy ran a 
greenhouse at their home place in Smith Center for 10 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1995, 
Joan heard the song by Reba McIntire "Is There Life Out There" and she 
made up her mind to pursue a career in nursing, this was a lifelong 
dream of hers and she graduated with honors in 1996.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1997 Joan went 
to work at Long Term Care in Smith Center where she worked for 17 
years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Randy and Joan enjoyed camping and a family fish fry at Glen 
Elder Lake every 4th of July.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Judith Lee Heim and Sandra Lunders.&nbsp; 
 Joan is survived by her husband Randy Kline of Smith Center; three 
children, Justin Kline of Smith Center, Melissa (Caven) Portenier of 
Luray, Tyson (SkyeAnne) Kline of Smith Center; sister Pat (Ralph) 
Werthmann of Osborne; brother Gary (Vivian) Gaster of Woodward, OK; 
seven grandchildren, Aften (Luke) Roenne, Tanner Portenier and partner 
Monica Mullender, Sabrina Kline partner Travis Jones, Hunter Kline and 
partner Cassidy, TylieAnne, Arrow and Octavia Kline and eleven 
great-grandchildren, Riley, Paisley, Joanie, Caylee, Wyatt, Tucker, 
Clayton, Laramie, Lane, Levi and Hollie, many nieces, nephews, family 
members and friends. A celebration of Joan's life will be 
held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 18, 2021 at All Faiths Funeral 
Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; There will not be a 
public visitation as cremation has taken place. Inurment will take place
 the Gaylord Cemetery, Gaylord, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Hospice 
Services of Smith County and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

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 </figure>Joan Marie Kline was born February 6, 1949, in Greeley, NE, the 
daughter of Joseph and Opal Irene (Gleason) Heim and departed this life 
November 7, 2021, at the age of 72 at her home in Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; 
 Joan spent most of her life in Nebraska, Kansas, and Colorado, while 
living in Smith Center she met the love of her life, Randy Kline.&nbsp;&nbsp;They 
were married at Fort Rucker Alabama on April 22, 1967, where Randy was 
stationed with the Army.&nbsp;&nbsp;To this union three children were born, twins 
Justin Edward and Melissa Ann on September of 1969, but wait, Joan 
wasn't done yet and in October of 1985, surprise, we had another 
bouncing baby boy, Tyson Frank. Joan's children have always been the 
loves of her life.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Joan and Randy ran a 
greenhouse at their home place in Smith Center for 10 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1995, 
Joan heard the song by Reba McIntire "Is There Life Out There" and she 
made up her mind to pursue a career in nursing, this was a lifelong 
dream of hers and she graduated with honors in 1996.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1997 Joan went 
to work at Long Term Care in Smith Center where she worked for 17 
years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Randy and Joan enjoyed camping and a family fish fry at Glen 
Elder Lake every 4th of July.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Judith Lee Heim and Sandra Lunders.&nbsp; 
 Joan is survived by her husband Randy Kline of Smith Center; three 
children, Justin Kline of Smith Center, Melissa (Caven) Portenier of 
Luray, Tyson (SkyeAnne) Kline of Smith Center; sister Pat (Ralph) 
Werthmann of Osborne; brother Gary (Vivian) Gaster of Woodward, OK; 
seven grandchildren, Aften (Luke) Roenne, Tanner Portenier and partner 
Monica Mullender, Sabrina Kline partner Travis Jones, Hunter Kline and 
partner Cassidy, TylieAnne, Arrow and Octavia Kline and eleven 
great-grandchildren, Riley, Paisley, Joanie, Caylee, Wyatt, Tucker, 
Clayton, Laramie, Lane, Levi and Hollie, many nieces, nephews, family 
members and friends. A celebration of Joan's life will be 
held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 18, 2021 at All Faiths Funeral 
Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; There will not be a 
public visitation as cremation has taken place. Inurment will take place
 the Gaylord Cemetery, Gaylord, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Hospice 
Services of Smith County and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

Joan Marie Kline

Kayla Lynn Campbell was born on July 2, 1995, in Wichita, Kansas to 
Kenneth Lee Bowman and Carol Lynne King (Campbell). She passed away on 
November 7, 2021, at the age of 26, at the Norton County Hospital.
 Kayla attended Norton County High School in Norton, Kansas, graduating in 2013. 
 Kayla’s whole world revolved around her daughter, Nevaeh, she worked
 very hard to provide the best life for her. She worked in a nursing 
home and was currently working at Subway.
 Kayla is survived by her mother, Carol Lynne King and her 
stepfather, Larry King of Norton, Kansas; daughter, Nevaeh King of 
Norton; brother, Chris Campbell of Oxford, KS; stepbrothers: Keith King 
of El Dorado, KS, James King of Nebraska, Ricky King of Norton, KS and 
Andrew King of Norton, KS; niece, Dakota Campbell; companion, Taylor 
Todd; special friend Theresa Gallentine and numerous other family 
members and friends.
 A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, November 18 at 
Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton. Memorial contributions for the Kayla
 Campbell Memorial Fund may be made at GoFundMe.com or at the First 
State Bank, Norton. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com

<figure>
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 </figure>Kayla Lynn Campbell was born on July 2, 1995, in Wichita, Kansas to 
Kenneth Lee Bowman and Carol Lynne King (Campbell). She passed away on 
November 7, 2021, at the age of 26, at the Norton County Hospital.
 Kayla attended Norton County High School in Norton, Kansas, graduating in 2013. 
 Kayla’s whole world revolved around her daughter, Nevaeh, she worked
 very hard to provide the best life for her. She worked in a nursing 
home and was currently working at Subway.
 Kayla is survived by her mother, Carol Lynne King and her 
stepfather, Larry King of Norton, Kansas; daughter, Nevaeh King of 
Norton; brother, Chris Campbell of Oxford, KS; stepbrothers: Keith King 
of El Dorado, KS, James King of Nebraska, Ricky King of Norton, KS and 
Andrew King of Norton, KS; niece, Dakota Campbell; companion, Taylor 
Todd; special friend Theresa Gallentine and numerous other family 
members and friends.
 A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, November 18 at 
Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton. Memorial contributions for the Kayla
 Campbell Memorial Fund may be made at GoFundMe.com or at the First 
State Bank, Norton. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com

Kayla Lynn Campbell

Quentanna Marie “Quen” McGlynn, 57, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away on November 12, 2021, at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. She was born November 24, 1963, in Fort Morgan, Colorado, the daughter of Phil Williams and Joyce Cramwell/Hagler. Quen has resided in Lyons since 1976, formerly of Ness City, Kansas. 

She graduated from Lyons High School with the class of 1982 and continued her education earning certificates as a Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Nurse Aide, and Rehabilitation Aide. Quen worked at Good Samaritan Society of Lyons for nineteen and a half years as a CNA, CMA, RA, van driver and assisted the residents with activities. She has worked at Sterling Village as a RA and activities director since July of 2021. 

Quen was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons, and a 4-H Club leader. She judged cooking at the Kansas State Fair. Quen enjoyed being outdoors, canning, sewing, tending to her chickens, and most of all spending time with her family. On June 12, 1982, Quen was united in marriage with Kevin McGlynn in Lyons. He survives of the home. 

She is also survived her father, Phil Williams and wife Teresa of Baldwin City, KS; mother, Joyce Dudenhoeffer and husband Don of Bronson, KS; three children, Amie Moore and husband Michael of Columbus, OH, Sarah Johnson and husband Brock of Hutchinson, KS, and Jason McGlynn and fiancé Sarah Malott of Hays, KS; six siblings, Amanda Taylor, DeeDee Hartman, T.J. Larkin, Brian Williams, Boe Williams, and Travis Williams; uncle and aunt, Jim and Jan Black of Loveland, CO; five grandchildren, Jessamee Moore, Emily Moore, Chloie Johnson, Beau Johnson, and Barrett Johnson; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Quen is preceded in death by her brother, Jason Kenneth Williams; paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Marge Williams; and maternal grandparents, Harold and Elise Hagler. 

Funeral mass will be at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, November 18, 2021, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons with Father Michael Brungardt officiating. Burial will follow. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M with a rosary at 7:00 P.M. 

Memorials may be given to St. Paul Catholic Church, Rice County 4-H Club, or Sterling Village (for the resident’s activities fund) in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Quentanna Marie “Quen” McGlynn, 57, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away on November 12, 2021, at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. She was born November 24, 1963, in Fort Morgan, Colorado, the daughter of Phil Williams and Joyce Cramwell/Hagler. Quen has resided in Lyons since 1976, formerly of Ness City, Kansas. She graduated from Lyons High School with the class of 1982 and continued her education earning certificates as a Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Nurse Aide, and Rehabilitation Aide. Quen worked at Good Samaritan Society of Lyons for nineteen and a half years as a CNA, CMA, RA, van driver and assisted the residents with activities. She has worked at Sterling Village as a RA and activities director since July of 2021. Quen was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons, and a 4-H Club leader. She judged cooking at the Kansas State Fair. Quen enjoyed being outdoors, canning, sewing, tending to her chickens, and most of all spending time with her family. On June 12, 1982, Quen was united in marriage with Kevin McGlynn in Lyons. He survives of the home. She is also survived her father, Phil Williams and wife Teresa of Baldwin City, KS; mother, Joyce Dudenhoeffer and husband Don of Bronson, KS; three children, Amie Moore and husband Michael of Columbus, OH, Sarah Johnson and husband Brock of Hutchinson, KS, and Jason McGlynn and fiancé Sarah Malott of Hays, KS; six siblings, Amanda Taylor, DeeDee Hartman, T.J. Larkin, Brian Williams, Boe Williams, and Travis Williams; uncle and aunt, Jim and Jan Black of Loveland, CO; five grandchildren, Jessamee Moore, Emily Moore, Chloie Johnson, Beau Johnson, and Barrett Johnson; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Quen is preceded in death by her brother, Jason Kenneth Williams; paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Marge Williams; and maternal grandparents, Harold and Elise Hagler. Funeral mass will be at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, November 18, 2021, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons with Father Michael Brungardt officiating. Burial will follow. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M with a rosary at 7:00 P.M. Memorials may be given to St. Paul Catholic Church, Rice County 4-H Club, or Sterling Village (for the resident’s activities fund) in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.&nbsp;

Quentanna Marie 'Quen' McGlynn

Brett C. Kendrick, age 62, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 
2021, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on 
October 15, 1959 in Scott City, Kansas, the son of Emerson Earl &amp; 
Marilyn Mae Spellman Kendrick.&nbsp; A lifetime resident of Scott City, 
Kansas, he was a Farmer and Advanced EMT for the Scott County EMS.

He was a member of the Immanuel Southern Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas.

On September 6, 1980 he married Kendra Wren in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.

Survivors include his Wife - Kendra Kendrick of Scott City, Kansas, 
Two Sons - Todd &amp; Lauren Kendrick of Topeka, Kansas, Trace &amp; 
Stephanie Kendrick of Wichita, Kansas, Mother - Marilyn Kendrick of 
Scott City, Kansas, One Sister - Annette &amp; Chris Shultz of Paola, 
Kansas, and Three Grandchildren - Kash Kendrick &amp; Briar Kendrick of 
Topeka, Kansas, and Shepherd Kendrick of Wichita, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his Father, and One Nephew - Ryan Shultz.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 19, 2021 
at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor Don 
Williams presiding.&nbsp; Services will be live-streamed and can be seen by 
clicking the Livestream tab on the left side of the obituary&nbsp;at 
www.priceandsons.com starting at 1:55 p.m.

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

Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers can be written to the Scott County EMS 
in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, 
Kansas, 67871.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and 
10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 
401 S. Washington St., Scott City, Kansas.

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 </figure>Brett C. Kendrick, age 62, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 
2021, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on 
October 15, 1959 in Scott City, Kansas, the son of Emerson Earl &amp; 
Marilyn Mae Spellman Kendrick.&nbsp; A lifetime resident of Scott City, 
Kansas, he was a Farmer and Advanced EMT for the Scott County EMS.He was a member of the Immanuel Southern Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas.On September 6, 1980 he married Kendra Wren in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.Survivors include his Wife - Kendra Kendrick of Scott City, Kansas, 
Two Sons - Todd &amp; Lauren Kendrick of Topeka, Kansas, Trace &amp; 
Stephanie Kendrick of Wichita, Kansas, Mother - Marilyn Kendrick of 
Scott City, Kansas, One Sister - Annette &amp; Chris Shultz of Paola, 
Kansas, and Three Grandchildren - Kash Kendrick &amp; Briar Kendrick of 
Topeka, Kansas, and Shepherd Kendrick of Wichita, Kansas.He was preceded in death by his Father, and One Nephew - Ryan Shultz.Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 19, 2021 
at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor Don 
Williams presiding.&nbsp; Services will be live-streamed and can be seen by 
clicking the Livestream tab on the left side of the obituary&nbsp;at 
www.priceandsons.com starting at 1:55 p.m.Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers can be written to the Scott County EMS 
in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, 
Kansas, 67871.Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and 
10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 
401 S. Washington St., Scott City, Kansas.

Brett C. Kendrick

Michael D. Heinrich, age 61, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 
2021, at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born 
on January 28, 1960 in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Gale Dean and 
Sharon Sue Thomas Heinrich.&nbsp; A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas, 
he was a truck driver for Concrete Industries.

Survivors include his Son - Levi &amp; Dani Heinrich of Deerfield, 
Kansas, One Daughter - Tia Heinrich of Scott City, Kansas, One Brother -
 Davey Heinrich of Scott City, Kansas, Two Sisters - Julie &amp; DeWayne
 Ferrell of Scott City, Kansas, Lisa &amp; Jeff Buffington of Scott 
City, Kansas, One Brother In Law - Steve Turley of Scott City, Kansas, 
Two Grandsons - Jaden Dirks of Scott City, Kansas, Jaxson Heinrich of 
Deerfield, Kansas, One Granddaughter - Jozlynn Heinrich of Deerfield, 
Kansas and Numerous Nieces &amp; Nephews.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his Parents, One Brother - Alan Heinrich and One Sister - Tamela Turley.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 18, 
2021 at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with the Rev. 
Kyle Evans presiding.&nbsp; The Heinrich family would like to welcome you to 
come celebrate Mike’s life by coming in casual dress, Chiefs attire and 
with your old cars, trucks &amp; Harleys.&nbsp; Services will be 
live-streamed and can be seen by clicking the Livestream tab on the left
 side of the obituary&nbsp;starting at 1:55 p.m

Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers can be written to the Michael Heinrich 
Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and 10:00 
a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. 
Washington St., Scott City, Kansas.

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 </figure>Michael D. Heinrich, age 61, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 
2021, at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born 
on January 28, 1960 in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Gale Dean and 
Sharon Sue Thomas Heinrich.&nbsp; A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas, 
he was a truck driver for Concrete Industries.He was a member of the Baptist faith.Survivors include his Son - Levi &amp; Dani Heinrich of Deerfield, 
Kansas, One Daughter - Tia Heinrich of Scott City, Kansas, One Brother -
 Davey Heinrich of Scott City, Kansas, Two Sisters - Julie &amp; DeWayne
 Ferrell of Scott City, Kansas, Lisa &amp; Jeff Buffington of Scott 
City, Kansas, One Brother In Law - Steve Turley of Scott City, Kansas, 
Two Grandsons - Jaden Dirks of Scott City, Kansas, Jaxson Heinrich of 
Deerfield, Kansas, One Granddaughter - Jozlynn Heinrich of Deerfield, 
Kansas and Numerous Nieces &amp; Nephews.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his Parents, One Brother - Alan Heinrich and One Sister - Tamela Turley.Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 18, 
2021 at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with the Rev. 
Kyle Evans presiding.&nbsp; The Heinrich family would like to welcome you to 
come celebrate Mike’s life by coming in casual dress, Chiefs attire and 
with your old cars, trucks &amp; Harleys.&nbsp; Services will be 
live-streamed and can be seen by clicking the Livestream tab on the left
 side of the obituary&nbsp;starting at 1:55 p.mBurial will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers can be written to the Michael Heinrich 
Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and 10:00 
a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. 
Washington St., Scott City, Kansas.

Michael D. Heinrich

Van William "Bill" Cloyd Jr., of Sharon Springs, KS, passed away at 
Goodland Regional Medical Center November 11, 2021 at the age of 80.

Bill was born in Haviland, KS on July 7, 1941. He was the youngest of
 nine children born to Van William Cloyd Sr. and Lola Mildred (Ellis) 
Cloyd. When he was just two years old the family moved to Wallace 
County.

Bill attended school in Weskan, until he gave up his senior year to 
join the US Army. He was enlisted in the MIlitary Police dog handler 
school. Bill and his dog Rex were sent overseas to Korea. Upon returning
 home due to the passing of his father, he was stationed at Ft Riley, 
KS. Bill served for six years in the Army. After which he was honorably 
discharged he became a night marshal in St Francis, KS then moved to 
Eaton, CO and was on the police force. He later returned to Kansas and 
was employed by Garvey Elevator as a truck driver. While working for 
Smokey Valley Bean in Sharon Springs he bought his own truck and started
 driving for himself and became an owner operator leased to WKTI. After 
he sold his truck he started driving for Yellow Freight out of Goodland,
 KS and then was employed by ABF until his retirement. Unable to sit 
still he worked part time for Hennick Lumber and Justin Schemm Farms.

He was most proud of being commander of the VFW Post 6844 in Sharon 
Springs for 25 years. He also really enjoyed spending time at coffee 
club visiting with the guys.

He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Betty Jane Harris, 
Gladys Miller, Velma Stephens and Beunola Hill; brothers Harold Cloyd, 
Dale Cloyd and Phil Cloyd and in-laws Ronald and Amelia Bricker.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years Laura Cloyd, children Len 
Cloyd, Lance (Miranda) Cloyd, Vanessa Cloyd, Kalin Cloyd, Jackie 
Battistoni, Rodney Cloyd, Tony Cloyd, Glenda (Greg) Walstrom, and his 
sister Marvel Armstrong, along with many grandchildren and great 
grandchildren.

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

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 </figure>Van William "Bill" Cloyd Jr., of Sharon Springs, KS, passed away at 
Goodland Regional Medical Center November 11, 2021 at the age of 80.Bill was born in Haviland, KS on July 7, 1941. He was the youngest of
 nine children born to Van William Cloyd Sr. and Lola Mildred (Ellis) 
Cloyd. When he was just two years old the family moved to Wallace 
County.Bill attended school in Weskan, until he gave up his senior year to 
join the US Army. He was enlisted in the MIlitary Police dog handler 
school. Bill and his dog Rex were sent overseas to Korea. Upon returning
 home due to the passing of his father, he was stationed at Ft Riley, 
KS. Bill served for six years in the Army. After which he was honorably 
discharged he became a night marshal in St Francis, KS then moved to 
Eaton, CO and was on the police force. He later returned to Kansas and 
was employed by Garvey Elevator as a truck driver. While working for 
Smokey Valley Bean in Sharon Springs he bought his own truck and started
 driving for himself and became an owner operator leased to WKTI. After 
he sold his truck he started driving for Yellow Freight out of Goodland,
 KS and then was employed by ABF until his retirement. Unable to sit 
still he worked part time for Hennick Lumber and Justin Schemm Farms.He was most proud of being commander of the VFW Post 6844 in Sharon 
Springs for 25 years. He also really enjoyed spending time at coffee 
club visiting with the guys.He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Betty Jane Harris, 
Gladys Miller, Velma Stephens and Beunola Hill; brothers Harold Cloyd, 
Dale Cloyd and Phil Cloyd and in-laws Ronald and Amelia Bricker.He is survived by his wife of 45 years Laura Cloyd, children Len 
Cloyd, Lance (Miranda) Cloyd, Vanessa Cloyd, Kalin Cloyd, Jackie 
Battistoni, Rodney Cloyd, Tony Cloyd, Glenda (Greg) Walstrom, and his 
sister Marvel Armstrong, along with many grandchildren and great 
grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Van-CloydJr">HERE</a> for service details.

Van William 'Bill' Cloyd Jr.

Minister Ervin Nightengale was born to Abraham and Elizabeth Wedel 
Nightengale on July 18, 1922, in Montezuma, Kansas. He passed away on 
November 12, 2021, at the age of 99 years, 3 months, and 25 days at the 
Scott County Hospital, Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He moved with his family at a
 young age to Haskell County, Kansas where he grew to manhood, receiving
 his education at the local Independence School.

At the age of sixteen, Dad heard the call of God and became 
converted, never doubting that cornerstone of his faith. He was baptized
 into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, by Min. Ervin Harms on 
January 31, 1939, at Copeland, Kansas. Though life brought its 
challenges, Dad remained faithful to these vows to the very end.

On November 27, 1947, Dad was married to Juanita Unruh by Min. Ed. 
Frank at Copeland, Kansas, sharing a blessed life together of exactly 63
 years. To this union were born three sons. Dad loved each of his 
children and grandchildren, taking a special interest in the call of God
 to each one and rejoicing when forgiveness was found.

Dad was a farmer, never tiring of long days and hard work. He was 
deeply grateful for the material success he experienced, and very much 
rejoiced in the success of others as well. The reports his parents and 
others shared of the hardships of life in Russia made a lasting 
impression on his young mind and he was very grateful to God for the 
opportunities this new land afforded. As a family, we have been richly 
blessed by Dad’s vivid details, graphic expressions, and keen memories 
of life's experiences.

Dad was ordained to the Gospel Ministry on March 26, 1950, at Scott 
City, Kansas by Min. Frank Wenger. Evangelism became the interest and 
passion of his life, having a special way to bring to life the familiar 
accounts of the Bible in a convicting and memorable way. Dad was blessed
 with a remarkable memory, which served him well in his labors. The Gift
 on Calvary was often the subject of his messages and testimonies, being
 very dear to his heart. His last testimony was of preparedness only 
because of&nbsp;Calvary.

Those left to cherish his memory are three sons: James and Elaine 
Nightengale, Charles and Phyllis Nightengale, and Mark and Barbara 
Nightengale, all of Scott City, Kansas; nine grandchildren, twenty eight
 great grandchildren and one great great grandson. Brothers in law 
Eugene and Janice Unruh; Sam Jr. and Jan Unruh, Montezuma, Kansas, 
sisters in law Vada Unruh, Maxine and Eldon Schmidt, Sylvia and Delton 
Wedel, Jeanette and DeVern Nightengale, Montezuma, Kansas, and many 
relatives and friends.

Those who have preceded him in death are his wife, Juanita, his 
parents, parents in law; three brothers, Albert, Emil, and John; three 
sisters, Lydia, Leona, and Lorene: six brother in laws, and eight sister
 in laws.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 16, 
2021 at the Scott Mennonite Church in Pence, Kansas with Ray Frank, 
Daniel Koehn, and Sam Unruh Jr. presiding.&nbsp; Audio live streaming can be 
heard at:&nbsp; https://listentochurch.com/listen/scottcity

Memorials may be made to the Gospel Tract &amp; Bible Society in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday and 10:00 
a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday&nbsp;at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott 
City, Kansas.

Internment will be in the Scott Mennonite Church Cemetery in Pence, Kansas.

Minister Ervin Nightengale was born to Abraham and Elizabeth Wedel 
Nightengale on July 18, 1922, in Montezuma, Kansas. He passed away on 
November 12, 2021, at the age of 99 years, 3 months, and 25 days at the 
Scott County Hospital, Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He moved with his family at a
 young age to Haskell County, Kansas where he grew to manhood, receiving
 his education at the local Independence School.At the age of sixteen, Dad heard the call of God and became 
converted, never doubting that cornerstone of his faith. He was baptized
 into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, by Min. Ervin Harms on 
January 31, 1939, at Copeland, Kansas. Though life brought its 
challenges, Dad remained faithful to these vows to the very end.On November 27, 1947, Dad was married to Juanita Unruh by Min. Ed. 
Frank at Copeland, Kansas, sharing a blessed life together of exactly 63
 years. To this union were born three sons. Dad loved each of his 
children and grandchildren, taking a special interest in the call of God
 to each one and rejoicing when forgiveness was found.Dad was a farmer, never tiring of long days and hard work. He was 
deeply grateful for the material success he experienced, and very much 
rejoiced in the success of others as well. The reports his parents and 
others shared of the hardships of life in Russia made a lasting 
impression on his young mind and he was very grateful to God for the 
opportunities this new land afforded. As a family, we have been richly 
blessed by Dad’s vivid details, graphic expressions, and keen memories 
of life's experiences.Dad was ordained to the Gospel Ministry on March 26, 1950, at Scott 
City, Kansas by Min. Frank Wenger. Evangelism became the interest and 
passion of his life, having a special way to bring to life the familiar 
accounts of the Bible in a convicting and memorable way. Dad was blessed
 with a remarkable memory, which served him well in his labors. The Gift
 on Calvary was often the subject of his messages and testimonies, being
 very dear to his heart. His last testimony was of preparedness only 
because of&nbsp;Calvary.Those left to cherish his memory are three sons: James and Elaine 
Nightengale, Charles and Phyllis Nightengale, and Mark and Barbara 
Nightengale, all of Scott City, Kansas; nine grandchildren, twenty eight
 great grandchildren and one great great grandson. Brothers in law 
Eugene and Janice Unruh; Sam Jr. and Jan Unruh, Montezuma, Kansas, 
sisters in law Vada Unruh, Maxine and Eldon Schmidt, Sylvia and Delton 
Wedel, Jeanette and DeVern Nightengale, Montezuma, Kansas, and many 
relatives and friends.Those who have preceded him in death are his wife, Juanita, his 
parents, parents in law; three brothers, Albert, Emil, and John; three 
sisters, Lydia, Leona, and Lorene: six brother in laws, and eight sister
 in laws.Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 16, 
2021 at the Scott Mennonite Church in Pence, Kansas with Ray Frank, 
Daniel Koehn, and Sam Unruh Jr. presiding.&nbsp; Audio live streaming can be 
heard at:&nbsp; https://listentochurch.com/listen/scottcityMemorials may be made to the Gospel Tract &amp; Bible Society in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday and 10:00 
a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday&nbsp;at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott 
City, Kansas.Internment will be in the Scott Mennonite Church Cemetery in Pence, Kansas.

Minister Ervin Nightengale

Emerson Charles Ballentine, age 77, of Wallace, Kansas, passed away 
Tuesday, November 9, 2021. He was born December 20, 1943.&nbsp; He was raised
 in Wallace County by his maternal grandparents, Humphrey Barber and 
Ermma Neoma Langdon.

Emerson attended Winona School until he was needed to help on the 
farm full time.&nbsp; He met and married Virginia Beckner of Goodland on June
 16, 1963.&nbsp; They had five sons, Charles Leon, Sonney, Corey, Daniel, 
James; and one daughter, Tina.&nbsp;

Emerson was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great 
grandfather, mentor, and friend.&nbsp; He was a hard worker, he started out 
in farming and eventually started his own carpet laying company.&nbsp; Many 
of the family has worked and learned under his care.&nbsp; His house was 
always open with a pot of coffee on.&nbsp; He always had time to talk and a 
heart full of love for family, and you didn’t need to be blood related 
to be a child of his.&nbsp; He was always ready with a calm word of wisdom or
 the latest joke he heard.&nbsp; His enjoyment was his family, the fishing 
bank, helping the boys with whatever they were working on, or just 
sitting quietly with mom watching t.v.&nbsp; He will be greatly missed.&nbsp;

He is survived by his wife, Virginia of the home; son, Charles Leon 
Ballentine and wife Charina of Philippines; daughter, Tina Waterman and 
husband Scott of Oberlin; son, Sonney Ballentine and wife Barb of 
Wallace; son, Corey Ballentine and wife Tara of Wallace; son, Daniel 
Ballentine and wife Marilyn of Wallace; and son, James Ballentine and 
wife Cassandra of Wallace; He was also a father to Damon Rickard and 
wife Cassy; 28 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; sister, Julie 
Craig; best friend and brother-in-law, Bob Beckner and wife Dorothy; and
 brother-in-law Jerry and wife Gwen.

He has joined in heaven his grandparents; parents; sister, Connie Carpenter; and one grandson, J. Michael.

A memorial service will be Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 2 p.m. CT 
at the Winona High School Gym, 504 Wilson Avenue, Winona, Kansas 67764.&nbsp;
 Memorials may be designated to the Emerson Ballentine Memorial Fund and
 may be left at the service or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, 
P.O. Box 278, Goodland, Kansas 67735.&nbsp; For more information and online 
condolences visit&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1636908051093.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Emerson Charles Ballentine, age 77, of Wallace, Kansas, passed away 
Tuesday, November 9, 2021. He was born December 20, 1943.&nbsp; He was raised
 in Wallace County by his maternal grandparents, Humphrey Barber and 
Ermma Neoma Langdon.Emerson attended Winona School until he was needed to help on the 
farm full time.&nbsp; He met and married Virginia Beckner of Goodland on June
 16, 1963.&nbsp; They had five sons, Charles Leon, Sonney, Corey, Daniel, 
James; and one daughter, Tina.&nbsp;Emerson was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great 
grandfather, mentor, and friend.&nbsp; He was a hard worker, he started out 
in farming and eventually started his own carpet laying company.&nbsp; Many 
of the family has worked and learned under his care.&nbsp; His house was 
always open with a pot of coffee on.&nbsp; He always had time to talk and a 
heart full of love for family, and you didn’t need to be blood related 
to be a child of his.&nbsp; He was always ready with a calm word of wisdom or
 the latest joke he heard.&nbsp; His enjoyment was his family, the fishing 
bank, helping the boys with whatever they were working on, or just 
sitting quietly with mom watching t.v.&nbsp; He will be greatly missed.&nbsp;He is survived by his wife, Virginia of the home; son, Charles Leon 
Ballentine and wife Charina of Philippines; daughter, Tina Waterman and 
husband Scott of Oberlin; son, Sonney Ballentine and wife Barb of 
Wallace; son, Corey Ballentine and wife Tara of Wallace; son, Daniel 
Ballentine and wife Marilyn of Wallace; and son, James Ballentine and 
wife Cassandra of Wallace; He was also a father to Damon Rickard and 
wife Cassy; 28 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; sister, Julie 
Craig; best friend and brother-in-law, Bob Beckner and wife Dorothy; and
 brother-in-law Jerry and wife Gwen.He has joined in heaven his grandparents; parents; sister, Connie Carpenter; and one grandson, J. Michael.A memorial service will be Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 2 p.m. CT 
at the Winona High School Gym, 504 Wilson Avenue, Winona, Kansas 67764.&nbsp;
 Memorials may be designated to the Emerson Ballentine Memorial Fund and
 may be left at the service or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, 
P.O. Box 278, Goodland, Kansas 67735.&nbsp; For more information and online 
condolences visit&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

Emerson Charles Ballentine

Helmut Johann Baptist Schmeller, 89, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on November 10, 2021. 
Born in Bärnau, Germany, to Karl Schmeller and Walburga Schmeller, née 
Rosner. Growing up in Germany during WWII had a profound impact on his 
life and career as a German Historian. After teaching for several years 
at the Amberg American Elementary School for US Forces in Erlangen, 
Germany he immigrated to the United States. Helmut went on to earn his 
Ph.D. at Kansas State University and had a long career at Fort Hays 
State University. 
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Wilma Schmeller, née 
Chaney; son Erik and wife Bev; son Mark and wife Junko and grandson 
William Takeshi. He also leaves behind his beloved sister Erna and 
nieces Ingrid and Jutta. 
Memorial Services will be held at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral 
Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave. Manhattan, KS at 10AM on November 18, 2021. 
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the FHSU History 
Department/General Scholarship Fund. To give to the scholarship go to 
https://foundation.fhsu.edu/give/ ; then in the “Designation Area” use 
the drop-down box to choose “other” and in comment box type in, “History
 Dept./General Scholarship Fund”. Or mail to FHSU Foundation, PO Box 
1060, Hays, KS 67601. 
The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, 
Manhattan, Kansas, 66502, is assisting the family with the funeral 
arrangements.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1636831272226.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Helmut Johann Baptist Schmeller, 89, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on November 10, 2021. 
Born in Bärnau, Germany, to Karl Schmeller and Walburga Schmeller, née 
Rosner. Growing up in Germany during WWII had a profound impact on his 
life and career as a German Historian. After teaching for several years 
at the Amberg American Elementary School for US Forces in Erlangen, 
Germany he immigrated to the United States. Helmut went on to earn his 
Ph.D. at Kansas State University and had a long career at Fort Hays 
State University. 
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Wilma Schmeller, née 
Chaney; son Erik and wife Bev; son Mark and wife Junko and grandson 
William Takeshi. He also leaves behind his beloved sister Erna and 
nieces Ingrid and Jutta. 
Memorial Services will be held at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral 
Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave. Manhattan, KS at 10AM on November 18, 2021. 
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the FHSU History 
Department/General Scholarship Fund. To give to the scholarship go to 
https://foundation.fhsu.edu/give/ ; then in the “Designation Area” use 
the drop-down box to choose “other” and in comment box type in, “History
 Dept./General Scholarship Fund”. Or mail to FHSU Foundation, PO Box 
1060, Hays, KS 67601. 
The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, 
Manhattan, Kansas, 66502, is assisting the family with the funeral 
arrangements.

Helmut J. Schmeller

Matthew J. Spangler, age 39, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 
2021, at the North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colorado.&nbsp; He was
 born on March 4, 1982, in Scott City, Kansas, the son of Les &amp; Mary
 Ann Flakus Spangler.

Matthew was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, 
Kansas.&nbsp; He was a 2001 Scott Community High School graduate, he moved to
 Lawrence, Kansas for 8 years where he worked as a chef for Westside 
Deli and Milton’s both in Lawrence and then at Blind Box Barbeque in 
Shawnee, Kansas.&nbsp; Matthew then moved in 2018 to Greeley, Colorado where 
he worked for Lance Brittan Construction and then went to work in 2019 
for Midian Homes, LLC in Windsor, Colorado as a superintendent for new 
home construction.

Matthew enjoyed the outdoors and spent many hours exploring the 
unique beauty of Scott County and Scott State Park.&nbsp; He was a master 
with his hands, creating recipes, drawings, and building furniture for 
those he loved.&nbsp; Matthew loved to laugh.&nbsp; He was headstrong, curious, 
and sensitive and his memory will be cherished by all those who knew 
him.

Survivors include his Parents - Les &amp; Mary Ann Spangler of Scott 
City, Kansas, One Brother - Brett &amp; Elisa Spangler of Kansas City, 
Missouri, and numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.

He was preceded in death by his Grandparents and One Uncle - Steve Flakus.

Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 15, 
2021, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas with Fr. 
Don Bedore presiding.&nbsp; Services will be live-streamed and can be seen by
 clicking the Livestream tab on the left side of the obituary&nbsp;starting 
at 10:25 a.m

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

Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers may be written to the Scott Community 
Foundation for a Scholarship in Culinary Arts in care of Price &amp; 
Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

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 </figure>Matthew J. Spangler, age 39, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 
2021, at the North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colorado.&nbsp; He was
 born on March 4, 1982, in Scott City, Kansas, the son of Les &amp; Mary
 Ann Flakus Spangler.Matthew was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, 
Kansas.&nbsp; He was a 2001 Scott Community High School graduate, he moved to
 Lawrence, Kansas for 8 years where he worked as a chef for Westside 
Deli and Milton’s both in Lawrence and then at Blind Box Barbeque in 
Shawnee, Kansas.&nbsp; Matthew then moved in 2018 to Greeley, Colorado where 
he worked for Lance Brittan Construction and then went to work in 2019 
for Midian Homes, LLC in Windsor, Colorado as a superintendent for new 
home construction.Matthew enjoyed the outdoors and spent many hours exploring the 
unique beauty of Scott County and Scott State Park.&nbsp; He was a master 
with his hands, creating recipes, drawings, and building furniture for 
those he loved.&nbsp; Matthew loved to laugh.&nbsp; He was headstrong, curious, 
and sensitive and his memory will be cherished by all those who knew 
him.Survivors include his Parents - Les &amp; Mary Ann Spangler of Scott 
City, Kansas, One Brother - Brett &amp; Elisa Spangler of Kansas City, 
Missouri, and numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.He was preceded in death by his Grandparents and One Uncle - Steve Flakus.Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 15, 
2021, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas with Fr. 
Don Bedore presiding.&nbsp; Services will be live-streamed and can be seen by
 clicking the Livestream tab on the left side of the obituary&nbsp;starting 
at 10:25 a.mThere will be no calling times.Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers may be written to the Scott Community 
Foundation for a Scholarship in Culinary Arts in care of Price &amp; 
Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Matthew J. Spangler

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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 </figure>July 9, 1941 ~ November 11, 2021An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Van-CloydJr">HERE</a> for service details.

Jerry Lee Becker, 81, passed away on November 6, 2021, at Mercy 
Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Jerry was a private pilot, salesman, 
businessman, boating enthusiast, and devoted family man. Jerry 
was born September 26, 1940 in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Elmer and 
Bernice Becker. Entering adolescence in the 1950s, he was a mischievous 
teenager, frequently drag racing the streets and highways of Barton 
County, much to the chagrin of his paternal grandfather Lou Becker, who 
was sheriff at the time. Looking back years later, Jerry’s only regret 
was that he didn’t keep that 1957 Chevy. Jerry met the love of 
his life, Janice Margaret Keller (Becker) during high school band class.
 With Jan sitting in front of him, he would “accidentally” tap her with 
the end of his trombone. Thus began a courtship that would lead to 
nearly sixty years of marriage. The two obviously adored each other, 
which could easily be seen just by the way they looked at one another. Their
 storybook marriage, romance and love began with a beautiful wedding at 
St Frances Xavier Church in Seward, Ks on June 10, 1961. Their marriage 
was blessed by God with four children: Bradley James, Gregory Lee, Diane
 Marie and Michael Jon.&nbsp;Thirteen grandchildren: Luke, Ryan, Zachary, 
Jordyn, Lindsey, Malorie, Natalie, Matthew, Haley, Jace, Cole, Cannon 
and Ainsleigh. Two step grandchildren Dylan and Natalie.&nbsp;Five great 
grandchildren: Wesley, Grayson, Claire, Connor and Ellie. For 
years, the couple owned a boat and hosted events for family at the lake 
nearly every weekend of the summers. They taught their children and 
grandchildren how to waterski. Not satisfied to be confined to the 
earth, Jerry obtained his private pilot’s license and owned a small 
plane. He took his family and friends on their first of what would be 
many airplanes rides. He had a lifelong love of cars, boats, planes, and
 pretty much anything that went fast and had a big engine. As such, he 
was a frequent attendee at car shows and air shows. Jerry and Jan
 took some of his greatest enjoyment in life from spending time with his
 children and grandchildren. His children were lucky to be spoiled with 
big birthday and holiday celebrations. This would include lakes, sand 
pits, pools (some of which were aka horse tanks), horses, dogs, cats, 
hamsters, motorcycles, boats, airplanes and cool cars when his children 
were old enough to drive. He literally had enough bicycles in his
 garage so that every grandchild would have one to ride. He installed a 
pool, owned video game systems, and even set up rope swings and tree 
houses in his yard for the grandchildren to enjoy. This resulted in 
lifelong smiles and feelings of happiness for the whole family and those
 lucky&nbsp;enough to be invited to Becker family gatherings. Jerry 
and Jan generously volunteered their time and resources both serving as 
President and on the board of directors of the Argonne Rebels Inc. a not
 for profit organization. He was very proud of granddaughter Jordyn 
Kennedy when she took on a leadership position with the Argonne cheer 
team. Jerry and Jan adopted and loved all the kids that 
participated in the decades of colorguards, and marching Corps of 1977 
to 1984. They were extremely proud of and loved all their drum corps and
 color guard children. &nbsp;He always made sure that lots of hours of 
practice was rewarded with something fun. Having marched in the 
Argonne Rebels Horn Line in his youth and getting to enjoy the thrill of
 traveling to the VFW Drum Corps Championships in Boston, convinced 
Jerry of the importance of the Argonne Rebels organization and its 
positive impact on Barton County’s youth. Jerry also was elected and served on the school board for USD 428 School District. Jerry
 and Jan were first and foremost believers in the power and saving grace
 of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. Dad was raised in
 the Methodist church and joined mom in the Catholic church at marriage.
 During their lifetime they were members of St Rose, St Patrick’s and 
Holy Cross Churches. Dad was a eucharistic minister and lector at St 
Rose, and St Patricks. Both Dad and Mom were active as youth ministers 
at the house of faith charismatic Catholic movement in Great Bend. They 
were both active in the St Rose scouting troop and very proud of their 
grandson Jace and Cole being in Cub Scouts, and Boy Scouts. Cole 
achieved Life Scout and Jace the coveted Eagle Scout.

Jerry’s (with Jan often working beside him) business ventures 
included Becker Homes and Campers (the 2nd Largest Volume Holiday 
Rambler Dealer West of Mississippi) and then Kansas Kamper Center, and 
Becker Tire of Hoisington. His final two with his sons Greg and Mike, 
Becker Homes and VR Business Brokers of southwest Missouri (managing the
 very successful fourth Becker Homes location in Hutchinson and helped 
found the Vr Business Brokerage office in 2012 that finished as top ten 
VR business brokerage office in the world). When Jan went back to
 school in her forties to become an elementary school teacher, Jerry was
 fully behind her educational journey and even gifted her a new car for 
graduation. Jerry proudly served in the US Army Reserve, Air 
National Guard and US Airforce Reserve. He was an entrepreneur and best 
of the best salesman. Sadly, in their twilight years, Jan was 
diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. For over a decade, Jerry selflessly 
acted as the caretaker for his beloved wife as she slowly deteriorated. 
She passed away in April this year, just a month short of the couple’s 
60th wedding anniversary. Love for family endures everything, 
even death of his soulmate. Jerry was a fighter and was never one to 
give up and wanted very badly to get back to being independent so he 
could go visit all his children and grandchildren. He was so 
proud of his progress in rehab and general improvement with his heart 
and kidneys. He very much wanted to catch up with all that he missed 
with his family during mom’s sickness. God always has a wiser, 
better plan than even the best intended ones and He called Jerry home to
 be with his heavenly wife and family. On Nov 6 at 6:49 AM, Jan and all Jerry’s family and friends joyously welcomed Jerry Lee Becker to Heaven. Ironically,
 his Grandson Cole’s confirmation (Received Holy Spirit) was that day 
too. Anyone who knew my Mom and Dad’s love for the Holy Spirit smiled at
 what they knew was no mere coincidence. It was definitely a life well lived. Jerry
 is survived by his uncle and aunt Larry and Joy Becker. His brother and
 sister in law Ron and Helen Becker. His sons, son in law and daughter 
in law: Brad and Sandra Becker, Diane and Travis Grigg, Michael Jon 
Becker and Gregory Lee Becker and his thirteen grandchildren, five great
 grandchildren and two grandchildren in law.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm, Monday, November 
15, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with a Prayer service at 6:30 p.m., and
 Vigil service at 7:15 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 
9:45 a.m., Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in
 Great Bend, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will 
be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, with Military Rites conducted by the Fort
 Riley Honor Guard. 

Memorials have been designated to Argonne Rebels, 
Inc., St. Vincent De Paul Society or Barton County Food Bank, in care of
 Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1636826719574.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Jerry Lee Becker, 81, passed away on November 6, 2021, at Mercy 
Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Jerry was a private pilot, salesman, 
businessman, boating enthusiast, and devoted family man. Jerry 
was born September 26, 1940 in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Elmer and 
Bernice Becker. Entering adolescence in the 1950s, he was a mischievous 
teenager, frequently drag racing the streets and highways of Barton 
County, much to the chagrin of his paternal grandfather Lou Becker, who 
was sheriff at the time. Looking back years later, Jerry’s only regret 
was that he didn’t keep that 1957 Chevy. Jerry met the love of 
his life, Janice Margaret Keller (Becker) during high school band class.
 With Jan sitting in front of him, he would “accidentally” tap her with 
the end of his trombone. Thus began a courtship that would lead to 
nearly sixty years of marriage. The two obviously adored each other, 
which could easily be seen just by the way they looked at one another. Their
 storybook marriage, romance and love began with a beautiful wedding at 
St Frances Xavier Church in Seward, Ks on June 10, 1961. Their marriage 
was blessed by God with four children: Bradley James, Gregory Lee, Diane
 Marie and Michael Jon.&nbsp;Thirteen grandchildren: Luke, Ryan, Zachary, 
Jordyn, Lindsey, Malorie, Natalie, Matthew, Haley, Jace, Cole, Cannon 
and Ainsleigh. Two step grandchildren Dylan and Natalie.&nbsp;Five great 
grandchildren: Wesley, Grayson, Claire, Connor and Ellie. For 
years, the couple owned a boat and hosted events for family at the lake 
nearly every weekend of the summers. They taught their children and 
grandchildren how to waterski. Not satisfied to be confined to the 
earth, Jerry obtained his private pilot’s license and owned a small 
plane. He took his family and friends on their first of what would be 
many airplanes rides. He had a lifelong love of cars, boats, planes, and
 pretty much anything that went fast and had a big engine. As such, he 
was a frequent attendee at car shows and air shows. Jerry and Jan
 took some of his greatest enjoyment in life from spending time with his
 children and grandchildren. His children were lucky to be spoiled with 
big birthday and holiday celebrations. This would include lakes, sand 
pits, pools (some of which were aka horse tanks), horses, dogs, cats, 
hamsters, motorcycles, boats, airplanes and cool cars when his children 
were old enough to drive. He literally had enough bicycles in his
 garage so that every grandchild would have one to ride. He installed a 
pool, owned video game systems, and even set up rope swings and tree 
houses in his yard for the grandchildren to enjoy. This resulted in 
lifelong smiles and feelings of happiness for the whole family and those
 lucky&nbsp;enough to be invited to Becker family gatherings. Jerry 
and Jan generously volunteered their time and resources both serving as 
President and on the board of directors of the Argonne Rebels Inc. a not
 for profit organization. He was very proud of granddaughter Jordyn 
Kennedy when she took on a leadership position with the Argonne cheer 
team. Jerry and Jan adopted and loved all the kids that 
participated in the decades of colorguards, and marching Corps of 1977 
to 1984. They were extremely proud of and loved all their drum corps and
 color guard children. &nbsp;He always made sure that lots of hours of 
practice was rewarded with something fun. Having marched in the 
Argonne Rebels Horn Line in his youth and getting to enjoy the thrill of
 traveling to the VFW Drum Corps Championships in Boston, convinced 
Jerry of the importance of the Argonne Rebels organization and its 
positive impact on Barton County’s youth. Jerry also was elected and served on the school board for USD 428 School District. Jerry
 and Jan were first and foremost believers in the power and saving grace
 of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. Dad was raised in
 the Methodist church and joined mom in the Catholic church at marriage.
 During their lifetime they were members of St Rose, St Patrick’s and 
Holy Cross Churches. Dad was a eucharistic minister and lector at St 
Rose, and St Patricks. Both Dad and Mom were active as youth ministers 
at the house of faith charismatic Catholic movement in Great Bend. They 
were both active in the St Rose scouting troop and very proud of their 
grandson Jace and Cole being in Cub Scouts, and Boy Scouts. Cole 
achieved Life Scout and Jace the coveted Eagle Scout.Jerry’s (with Jan often working beside him) business ventures 
included Becker Homes and Campers (the 2nd Largest Volume Holiday 
Rambler Dealer West of Mississippi) and then Kansas Kamper Center, and 
Becker Tire of Hoisington. His final two with his sons Greg and Mike, 
Becker Homes and VR Business Brokers of southwest Missouri (managing the
 very successful fourth Becker Homes location in Hutchinson and helped 
found the Vr Business Brokerage office in 2012 that finished as top ten 
VR business brokerage office in the world). When Jan went back to
 school in her forties to become an elementary school teacher, Jerry was
 fully behind her educational journey and even gifted her a new car for 
graduation. Jerry proudly served in the US Army Reserve, Air 
National Guard and US Airforce Reserve. He was an entrepreneur and best 
of the best salesman. Sadly, in their twilight years, Jan was 
diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. For over a decade, Jerry selflessly 
acted as the caretaker for his beloved wife as she slowly deteriorated. 
She passed away in April this year, just a month short of the couple’s 
60th wedding anniversary. Love for family endures everything, 
even death of his soulmate. Jerry was a fighter and was never one to 
give up and wanted very badly to get back to being independent so he 
could go visit all his children and grandchildren. He was so 
proud of his progress in rehab and general improvement with his heart 
and kidneys. He very much wanted to catch up with all that he missed 
with his family during mom’s sickness. God always has a wiser, 
better plan than even the best intended ones and He called Jerry home to
 be with his heavenly wife and family. On Nov 6 at 6:49 AM, Jan and all Jerry’s family and friends joyously welcomed Jerry Lee Becker to Heaven. Ironically,
 his Grandson Cole’s confirmation (Received Holy Spirit) was that day 
too. Anyone who knew my Mom and Dad’s love for the Holy Spirit smiled at
 what they knew was no mere coincidence. It was definitely a life well lived. Jerry
 is survived by his uncle and aunt Larry and Joy Becker. His brother and
 sister in law Ron and Helen Becker. His sons, son in law and daughter 
in law: Brad and Sandra Becker, Diane and Travis Grigg, Michael Jon 
Becker and Gregory Lee Becker and his thirteen grandchildren, five great
 grandchildren and two grandchildren in law.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm, Monday, November 
15, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with a Prayer service at 6:30 p.m., and
 Vigil service at 7:15 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 
9:45 a.m., Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in
 Great Bend, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will 
be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, with Military Rites conducted by the Fort
 Riley Honor Guard. Memorials have been designated to Argonne Rebels, 
Inc., St. Vincent De Paul Society or Barton County Food Bank, in care of
 Bryant Funeral Home.

Jerry Lee Becker

Diane L. Eggleston, 76, Hays, died Friday, November 12, 2021, at HaysMed.

She was born January 21, 1945, in St. 
Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of Noah and Elsie (Merciless) Amiot.&nbsp; She 
was united in marriage to Bobby A. Smith, and he preceded her in death.&nbsp;
 She then married John H. Eggleston, and he preceded her in death. 
&nbsp;&nbsp;Diane worked at Wilson Elementary School as a lunch assistant and she 
enjoyed attending Celebration Community Church.&nbsp; She was a natural 
caregiver, generously giving of her time, catering to the needs of 
others, and welcoming people into her home.&nbsp; She enjoyed camping, 
fishing, poolside with family, crafts, decorating, and shopping.&nbsp; She 
looked forward to her weekly lunch with friends and most of all, loved 
spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.&nbsp;

Survivors include her daughter: Kim 
Hodny of Wichita, two brothers: Dale Amiot (Anita) of California and 
Jerry Amiot (Rick Angel) of Arizona, two sisters: Debra Amiot and Karen 
Riccetti (Paul) both of California, six grandchildren: Mickey Lara 
(Sara), Justin Smith (Chelsey), Mallory Hertel (Craig), Taylor Cooper 
(Dakota), Kristyn Hodny (Drew Schrum), and Shianne Smith (Jason 
Goodman), and seven great grandchildren: Jaden, Avery, Mason, Cohen, 
Sophie, Mya, and Jaxon.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, two husbands: Bobby and John, son: Tim Smith, and two sisters: 
Barbara Perry and Shirley Decell.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on
 Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with 
Pastor Brant Rice officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 
8:00 on Monday and from 10:00 am until service time on Tuesday, all at 
the funeral home.&nbsp; Burial will be at 1:00 pm on Wednesday in Sunset 
Lawns Cemetery, El Dorado.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to the 
Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Diane 
may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com 

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Diane L. Eggleston, 76, Hays, died Friday, November 12, 2021, at HaysMed.She was born January 21, 1945, in St. 
Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of Noah and Elsie (Merciless) Amiot.&nbsp; She 
was united in marriage to Bobby A. Smith, and he preceded her in death.&nbsp;
 She then married John H. Eggleston, and he preceded her in death. 
&nbsp;&nbsp;Diane worked at Wilson Elementary School as a lunch assistant and she 
enjoyed attending Celebration Community Church.&nbsp; She was a natural 
caregiver, generously giving of her time, catering to the needs of 
others, and welcoming people into her home.&nbsp; She enjoyed camping, 
fishing, poolside with family, crafts, decorating, and shopping.&nbsp; She 
looked forward to her weekly lunch with friends and most of all, loved 
spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.&nbsp;Survivors include her daughter: Kim 
Hodny of Wichita, two brothers: Dale Amiot (Anita) of California and 
Jerry Amiot (Rick Angel) of Arizona, two sisters: Debra Amiot and Karen 
Riccetti (Paul) both of California, six grandchildren: Mickey Lara 
(Sara), Justin Smith (Chelsey), Mallory Hertel (Craig), Taylor Cooper 
(Dakota), Kristyn Hodny (Drew Schrum), and Shianne Smith (Jason 
Goodman), and seven great grandchildren: Jaden, Avery, Mason, Cohen, 
Sophie, Mya, and Jaxon.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, two husbands: Bobby and John, son: Tim Smith, and two sisters: 
Barbara Perry and Shirley Decell.Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on
 Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with 
Pastor Brant Rice officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 
8:00 on Monday and from 10:00 am until service time on Tuesday, all at 
the funeral home.&nbsp; Burial will be at 1:00 pm on Wednesday in Sunset 
Lawns Cemetery, El Dorado.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the 
Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Diane 
may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Diane L. Eggleston

Kathryn Marie “Kathy” Scott, 73, of Luray, Kansas, died on Thursday, 
November 11, 2021, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Kathy was born on September 07,1948, in Anamosa, Iowa, the daughter 
of Robert E. and Pauline C. (Heick) Wensorra.&nbsp; As a young girl she grew 
up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and later moved to Iowa City, Iowa and 
graduated from Iowa City High School in the class of 1966.&nbsp; She met, 
fell in love and was united in marriage to LeRoy Paul Scott on February 
09, 1971, in Iowa City, Iowa.&nbsp; From this union, they were blessed with 
two daughters Julie and Shaunna.&nbsp; Kathy and LeRoy lived in Iowa for many
 years but eventually settled in Hill City, Kansas, where Kathy owned 
and operated Kathy’s Daycare.&nbsp; While operating her daycare, many parents
 commented on how caring and loving she was to the kids in her care, and
 she cared for them as if they were her own children.&nbsp; Eventually in 
2012, Kathy and LeRoy moved to Luray, Kansas, and made Luray their 
permanent home.&nbsp; A couple of years later, LeRoy’s health declined and he
 preceded Kathy in death on August 15, 2014.&nbsp; Kathy was a member of the 
Luray United Methodist Church and the Amherst F.C.E..&nbsp; She loved tending
 to her flower garden and rose bushes and babying her dog Bella.&nbsp; Most 
of all she enjoyed visiting and spending time with her daughters, 
friends, family and especially enjoyed loving and hugging her grandsons.

Surviving family include her daughters Julie Peterson and husband 
Terry of Lenora, Kansas and Shaunna Scott of Luray, Kansas; grandsons 
Kade Peterson and wife Lillie of Ellis, Kansas and Colton Peterson of 
Lenora, Kansas and many family and friends left to mourn her passing.

She was also preceded in death by her parents and 3 sisters Nancy Wright, Joan Pallett and Shirley Ackerman.

A memorial service to celebrate Kathy’s life will be held at 10:30 
A.M. on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at the Luray United Methodist 
Church in Luray, Kansas.&nbsp; Cremation has been selected by the family and 
there will be no graveside service.&nbsp; Family will greet guests the day of
 the service at the church from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. service time.&nbsp; 


Memorials may be given to the Luray United Methodist Church and sent in 
care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, 
Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Kathryn Marie “Kathy” Scott, 73, of Luray, Kansas, died on Thursday, 
November 11, 2021, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.Kathy was born on September 07,1948, in Anamosa, Iowa, the daughter 
of Robert E. and Pauline C. (Heick) Wensorra.&nbsp; As a young girl she grew 
up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and later moved to Iowa City, Iowa and 
graduated from Iowa City High School in the class of 1966.&nbsp; She met, 
fell in love and was united in marriage to LeRoy Paul Scott on February 
09, 1971, in Iowa City, Iowa.&nbsp; From this union, they were blessed with 
two daughters Julie and Shaunna.&nbsp; Kathy and LeRoy lived in Iowa for many
 years but eventually settled in Hill City, Kansas, where Kathy owned 
and operated Kathy’s Daycare.&nbsp; While operating her daycare, many parents
 commented on how caring and loving she was to the kids in her care, and
 she cared for them as if they were her own children.&nbsp; Eventually in 
2012, Kathy and LeRoy moved to Luray, Kansas, and made Luray their 
permanent home.&nbsp; A couple of years later, LeRoy’s health declined and he
 preceded Kathy in death on August 15, 2014.&nbsp; Kathy was a member of the 
Luray United Methodist Church and the Amherst F.C.E..&nbsp; She loved tending
 to her flower garden and rose bushes and babying her dog Bella.&nbsp; Most 
of all she enjoyed visiting and spending time with her daughters, 
friends, family and especially enjoyed loving and hugging her grandsons.Surviving family include her daughters Julie Peterson and husband 
Terry of Lenora, Kansas and Shaunna Scott of Luray, Kansas; grandsons 
Kade Peterson and wife Lillie of Ellis, Kansas and Colton Peterson of 
Lenora, Kansas and many family and friends left to mourn her passing.She was also preceded in death by her parents and 3 sisters Nancy Wright, Joan Pallett and Shirley Ackerman.A memorial service to celebrate Kathy’s life will be held at 10:30 
A.M. on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at the Luray United Methodist 
Church in Luray, Kansas.&nbsp; Cremation has been selected by the family and 
there will be no graveside service.&nbsp; Family will greet guests the day of
 the service at the church from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. service time.&nbsp; 
Memorials may be given to the Luray United Methodist Church and sent in 
care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, 
Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Kathryn Marie 'Kathy' Scott

Eleanor Ann Bell, age 88, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2021,&nbsp; at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on 
December 24, 1932, in Lincoln, Kansas, to Melvin and Marie Clark. She was 
united in marriage to Jack E. Bell in August 1954.&nbsp; He died on August 
22, 1997.

Eleanor attended high school in Independence, Kansas. She went on to 
earn a Bachelors degree from Kansas State University in 1954 and 
continued to receive a Masters degree in education from the University 
of Missouri. She taught at Scott City Elementary School, Selden High 
School, Claflin Schools, Barton County Community College, and the Great 
Bend Middle School.

Eleanor had been a resident of Great Bend since 1973, after moving 
from St. Louis.&nbsp;She was a member of the Great Bend Panhellenic, Chi 
Omega sorority, Chapter DU of PEO, Concord Investment Club, Monday Book 
Club, First United Methodist Church, Creatures of Habit choral group, 
Lifetime Member of the Kansas State University Alumni Association, and 
also a member of the Kansas State University President’s Club. Eleanor 
loved to travel, cook, read and be with family.&nbsp;

She is survived by her children, DeLayne Ewing (Doug) and Spencer 
Bell (Vija); her grandchildren, Evan Ewing (Lindsey), Lauren Ewing 
(Matt) and Preston Bell. Also surviving is her sister, Carol Ryan; and 
two nieces, Pam Larson and family, and Wendy Bennett and family. She was
 preceded in death by her husband, Jack Bell.; and her previously 
departed long-time friend, Jerry Schnittker.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, 
November 16, 2021, at Bryant Funearl Home, with family to receive 
friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 
p.m.,Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at the First United Methodist Church,
 with Reverend Tim Bever presiding. Burial will be at the Great Bend 
Cemetery.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested for a 
scholarship to Kansas State University for Great Bend High School 
graduates, in the name of Jack E. Bell and Eleanor Ann Bell Kansas State
 University Scholarship Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Eleanor Ann Bell, age 88, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2021,&nbsp; at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on 
December 24, 1932, in Lincoln, Kansas, to Melvin and Marie Clark. She was 
united in marriage to Jack E. Bell in August 1954.&nbsp; He died on August 
22, 1997.Eleanor attended high school in Independence, Kansas. She went on to 
earn a Bachelors degree from Kansas State University in 1954 and 
continued to receive a Masters degree in education from the University 
of Missouri. She taught at Scott City Elementary School, Selden High 
School, Claflin Schools, Barton County Community College, and the Great 
Bend Middle School.Eleanor had been a resident of Great Bend since 1973, after moving 
from St. Louis.&nbsp;She was a member of the Great Bend Panhellenic, Chi 
Omega sorority, Chapter DU of PEO, Concord Investment Club, Monday Book 
Club, First United Methodist Church, Creatures of Habit choral group, 
Lifetime Member of the Kansas State University Alumni Association, and 
also a member of the Kansas State University President’s Club. Eleanor 
loved to travel, cook, read and be with family.&nbsp;She is survived by her children, DeLayne Ewing (Doug) and Spencer 
Bell (Vija); her grandchildren, Evan Ewing (Lindsey), Lauren Ewing 
(Matt) and Preston Bell. Also surviving is her sister, Carol Ryan; and 
two nieces, Pam Larson and family, and Wendy Bennett and family. She was
 preceded in death by her husband, Jack Bell.; and her previously 
departed long-time friend, Jerry Schnittker.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, 
November 16, 2021, at Bryant Funearl Home, with family to receive 
friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 
p.m.,Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at the First United Methodist Church,
 with Reverend Tim Bever presiding. Burial will be at the Great Bend 
Cemetery.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested for a 
scholarship to Kansas State University for Great Bend High School 
graduates, in the name of Jack E. Bell and Eleanor Ann Bell Kansas State
 University Scholarship Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Eleanor Ann Bell

Amber Dawn Wilson, 42, passed away November 8, 2021, at her home in 
Great Bend. She was born October 24, 1979, at Enid, Okla. to Gene &amp; 
Jana Sue (Chance) Wilson.

A Great Bend resident for the last several years, Amber worked for 
Wendy's. She enjoyed coloring and drawing but was also known to write 
poetry and bible verses. Amber was known for her love of perfumes and 
fragrances and you could always tell when she walked into the room. She 
loved spending time with her family, especially her nieces and nephews 
whom she adored dearly.

Survivors include, her father, Gene Wilson of Newkirk, Okla.; three 
sisters, Kristy Blazek (Eric) of Hoisington, Tonya Wilson (Gregg 
Adamson) of Enid, Okla., and Tori Smock (Garrett) of Springfield, Mo.; 
her nieces and nephews, Kelsea Wagner, Karissa Wagner, Kaleb Blazek, 
Jynna Adamson, Kyler Adamson, Mando Smock, Raiden Smock and Olive Smock;
 five great nieces and nephews; and longtime companion, Pete Brown. She 
was preceded in death by her mother, Jana Sue Chance.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
service will be held at 6:30 p.m., Friday, November 19, 2021, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Memorials have been 
designated to the Amber Wilson Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Amber Dawn Wilson, 42, passed away November 8, 2021, at her home in 
Great Bend. She was born October 24, 1979, at Enid, Okla. to Gene &amp; 
Jana Sue (Chance) Wilson.A Great Bend resident for the last several years, Amber worked for 
Wendy's. She enjoyed coloring and drawing but was also known to write 
poetry and bible verses. Amber was known for her love of perfumes and 
fragrances and you could always tell when she walked into the room. She 
loved spending time with her family, especially her nieces and nephews 
whom she adored dearly.Survivors include, her father, Gene Wilson of Newkirk, Okla.; three 
sisters, Kristy Blazek (Eric) of Hoisington, Tonya Wilson (Gregg 
Adamson) of Enid, Okla., and Tori Smock (Garrett) of Springfield, Mo.; 
her nieces and nephews, Kelsea Wagner, Karissa Wagner, Kaleb Blazek, 
Jynna Adamson, Kyler Adamson, Mando Smock, Raiden Smock and Olive Smock;
 five great nieces and nephews; and longtime companion, Pete Brown. She 
was preceded in death by her mother, Jana Sue Chance.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
service will be held at 6:30 p.m., Friday, November 19, 2021, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Memorials have been 
designated to the Amber Wilson Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Amber Dawn Wilson

Viola Marie Dechant, 88, Hays, died Thursday, November 11, 2021, at HaysMed.

She was born May 28, 1933, in Pfeifer, 
the daughter of Raymond and Helen (Basgall) Holzmeister.&nbsp; In 1951, she 
graduated from Victoria High School.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to 
Herbert P. Dechant on January 5, 1959 in Wichita, and they celebrated 62
 years of marriage.&nbsp; She was homemaker and a member of St. Joseph 
Catholic Church.&nbsp; Viola enjoyed babysitting, visiting with friends and 
family, sewing, cooking, baking, and making homemade noodles.&nbsp; Thursday 
was her baking day, baking pies and various cookies, which she kept in a
 Tupperware container ready for her family to enjoy.

Survivors include her husband Herbert 
of Hays, three sons: Raymond Dechant and wife Lori of Dodge City, Brian 
Dechant of Hays, and Eric Dechant of Hays, two daughters: Joan Freeman 
and husband Sam of Ellinwood and Myra Kreutzer of Hays, one sister: 
Elsie Suppes of LaCrosse, 13 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson: Curtis Jacob Dechant.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, November 15, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with
 Fr. Richard Daise officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Kansas 
Veterans’ Cemetery, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 
8:00 on Sunday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Monday, all at Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 
6:30 pm on Sunday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to the 
St. Joseph Food Pantry.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Viola may be shared
 with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Viola Marie Dechant, 88, Hays, died Thursday, November 11, 2021, at HaysMed.She was born May 28, 1933, in Pfeifer, 
the daughter of Raymond and Helen (Basgall) Holzmeister.&nbsp; In 1951, she 
graduated from Victoria High School.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to 
Herbert P. Dechant on January 5, 1959 in Wichita, and they celebrated 62
 years of marriage.&nbsp; She was homemaker and a member of St. Joseph 
Catholic Church.&nbsp; Viola enjoyed babysitting, visiting with friends and 
family, sewing, cooking, baking, and making homemade noodles.&nbsp; Thursday 
was her baking day, baking pies and various cookies, which she kept in a
 Tupperware container ready for her family to enjoy.Survivors include her husband Herbert 
of Hays, three sons: Raymond Dechant and wife Lori of Dodge City, Brian 
Dechant of Hays, and Eric Dechant of Hays, two daughters: Joan Freeman 
and husband Sam of Ellinwood and Myra Kreutzer of Hays, one sister: 
Elsie Suppes of LaCrosse, 13 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson: Curtis Jacob Dechant.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, November 15, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with
 Fr. Richard Daise officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Kansas 
Veterans’ Cemetery, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 
8:00 on Sunday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Monday, all at Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 
6:30 pm on Sunday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the 
St. Joseph Food Pantry.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Viola may be shared
 with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Viola Marie Dechant

E. Darlene Ackerman, 89, of Colby, died Monday, November 8, 2021, at 
Prairie Senior Living Complex, in Colby. She was born July 1, 1932, in 
Beardsley, KS, to Loyd and Letha (Yost) Porter. 

She spent her early 
years in Beardsley and then, while still in grade school, moved to St. 
Francis, KS. There she met Bob Ackerman and after graduating high 
school, they were married on February 4, 1951. In 1955 they moved to 
Colby, KS and remained there until 1963, when the family moved to 
Albuquerque, NM. After 10 years in New Mexico, they moved back to Colby.
 After a serious illness in the 1970’s and regaining her health, in 
1980, Darlene and her husband made the decision to start a health food 
business and the Health Cottage, in Colby, was opened. She ran it until 
1995, when her husband died, and then continued operating the business 
with her daughter Kerri, until her retirement. In 1975 Darlene became a 
Christian and attended the Berean Fundamental Church, in Colby. Until 
her death, helping and caring for her family was the most important 
thing in her life. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert Ackerman; brother Darwin Porter and sister-in-law Betty Ackerman. 
She is survived by her children, Scott (Patricia) Ackerman, Shawn 
(Jodie) Ackerman and Kerri (Mark) Blatt; brother Ron (Jackie) Porter; 
brother-in-law Paul Ackerman; 9 grandchildren, Miles, Michael, and Jason
 (Michela) Ackerman, Miranda and Melina Ackerman, Sarah (Brandon) Smith,
 Mandie (Garrett) Parker, Brandon (Annette) Blatt and Megan (John) 
Schlick and 8 great-grandchildren. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 12, 
2021, at the Mortuary, with burial in Beulah Cemetery, Colby.

Memorials 
may be made to the Berean Church, Colby 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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 </figure>E. Darlene Ackerman, 89, of Colby, died Monday, November 8, 2021, at 
Prairie Senior Living Complex, in Colby. She was born July 1, 1932, in 
Beardsley, KS, to Loyd and Letha (Yost) Porter. She spent her early 
years in Beardsley and then, while still in grade school, moved to St. 
Francis, KS. There she met Bob Ackerman and after graduating high 
school, they were married on February 4, 1951. In 1955 they moved to 
Colby, KS and remained there until 1963, when the family moved to 
Albuquerque, NM. After 10 years in New Mexico, they moved back to Colby.
 After a serious illness in the 1970’s and regaining her health, in 
1980, Darlene and her husband made the decision to start a health food 
business and the Health Cottage, in Colby, was opened. She ran it until 
1995, when her husband died, and then continued operating the business 
with her daughter Kerri, until her retirement. In 1975 Darlene became a 
Christian and attended the Berean Fundamental Church, in Colby. Until 
her death, helping and caring for her family was the most important 
thing in her life. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert Ackerman; brother Darwin Porter and sister-in-law Betty Ackerman. 
She is survived by her children, Scott (Patricia) Ackerman, Shawn 
(Jodie) Ackerman and Kerri (Mark) Blatt; brother Ron (Jackie) Porter; 
brother-in-law Paul Ackerman; 9 grandchildren, Miles, Michael, and Jason
 (Michela) Ackerman, Miranda and Melina Ackerman, Sarah (Brandon) Smith,
 Mandie (Garrett) Parker, Brandon (Annette) Blatt and Megan (John) 
Schlick and 8 great-grandchildren. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 12, 
2021, at the Mortuary, with burial in Beulah Cemetery, Colby. Memorials 
may be made to the Berean Church, Colby 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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