It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Hubert Duane “Pete” Pickett. 
Pete was born two miles west of McDonald, Kansas on November 18, 1940, 
to Albert Leonard Pickett and Dorothy Faye (Archer) Pickett. He passed 
away peacefully at his home on November 26, 2021, at the age of 81. 
Pete attended McDonald Elementary School and High School, where he 
graduated in 1958. He participated in basketball, football, and track, 
earning All State Honorable Mention in basketball his senior year, 
scoring 42 points in a single game. 
His life was filled with the love of his extended family and a terrific 
appreciation of the outdoors. He loved the open plains of Northwest 
Kansas and never missed an opportunity to hunt a coon or coyote. 
Pete loved reminiscing about his days and trophies he won for TT Scrambles and short track races on his 500 Triumph. 
Pete retired in 2003 after 40 years of dedicated service to Firestone as
 a manager/owner of stores in North Platte, Lincoln and Falls City, NE. 
His work ethic was beyond question. 
Retirement offered many opportunities for countless motorcycle touring 
trips coast to coast. Pete always loved nature and riding the trails on 
horseback, so Kansas was calling. There was nothing better for Pete than
 riding with Joan on a good horse, among good friends on an 
adventuresome trail. Pete was always ready for the annual all horse 
Christmas Parade or Wagon Train ride. He loved volunteering to work at 
the Tailgate Ranch moving cattle and branding. 
Never will you meet a man who more faithfully lived his values. Pete was
 a teacher of all things as he taught by example. He never let another 
man down and fulfilled every obligation he ever undertook. His word was 
his bond and everyone knew it. He was self-made and self-reliant. 
Pete was loved for an infinite number of reasons. He was a magnificent 
man, a loyal loving husband, a devoted father, a kind spirit and a true 
friend. Pete provided such remarkable examples to remember him by and 
hold close to our hearts. 
Pete was preceded in death by his parents and stepdaughter Sherri McIntosh. 
He is survived by the love of his life, Joan; his son Troy and wife 
Emily; grandchildren, Colin, Abby, Emma, and Ella; his son Ken and 
grandchildren Hunter and Madison; brother Eldon and wife Jeri; 
stepdaughter Lyn and husband Mike Martin; step granddaughter Rachel and 
husband Jason Venn and great grandsons, Caden and Grayson. He also 
leaves behind a host of cousins, nieces and nephews, each missing him 
for his great sense of humor and the special man he was. 
A Funeral Service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 2, 
2021, at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood, with visitation the hour prior. 
Burial in be in Fairview Cemetery, Atwood. Memorials may be made to the 
American Cancer Society and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 
391, Colby, KS 67701. For information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Hubert Duane “Pete” Pickett. 
Pete was born two miles west of McDonald, Kansas on November 18, 1940, 
to Albert Leonard Pickett and Dorothy Faye (Archer) Pickett. He passed 
away peacefully at his home on November 26, 2021, at the age of 81. 
Pete attended McDonald Elementary School and High School, where he 
graduated in 1958. He participated in basketball, football, and track, 
earning All State Honorable Mention in basketball his senior year, 
scoring 42 points in a single game. 
His life was filled with the love of his extended family and a terrific 
appreciation of the outdoors. He loved the open plains of Northwest 
Kansas and never missed an opportunity to hunt a coon or coyote. 
Pete loved reminiscing about his days and trophies he won for TT Scrambles and short track races on his 500 Triumph. 
Pete retired in 2003 after 40 years of dedicated service to Firestone as
 a manager/owner of stores in North Platte, Lincoln and Falls City, NE. 
His work ethic was beyond question. 
Retirement offered many opportunities for countless motorcycle touring 
trips coast to coast. Pete always loved nature and riding the trails on 
horseback, so Kansas was calling. There was nothing better for Pete than
 riding with Joan on a good horse, among good friends on an 
adventuresome trail. Pete was always ready for the annual all horse 
Christmas Parade or Wagon Train ride. He loved volunteering to work at 
the Tailgate Ranch moving cattle and branding. 
Never will you meet a man who more faithfully lived his values. Pete was
 a teacher of all things as he taught by example. He never let another 
man down and fulfilled every obligation he ever undertook. His word was 
his bond and everyone knew it. He was self-made and self-reliant. 
Pete was loved for an infinite number of reasons. He was a magnificent 
man, a loyal loving husband, a devoted father, a kind spirit and a true 
friend. Pete provided such remarkable examples to remember him by and 
hold close to our hearts. 
Pete was preceded in death by his parents and stepdaughter Sherri McIntosh. 
He is survived by the love of his life, Joan; his son Troy and wife 
Emily; grandchildren, Colin, Abby, Emma, and Ella; his son Ken and 
grandchildren Hunter and Madison; brother Eldon and wife Jeri; 
stepdaughter Lyn and husband Mike Martin; step granddaughter Rachel and 
husband Jason Venn and great grandsons, Caden and Grayson. He also 
leaves behind a host of cousins, nieces and nephews, each missing him 
for his great sense of humor and the special man he was. 
A Funeral Service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 2, 
2021, at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood, with visitation the hour prior. 
Burial in be in Fairview Cemetery, Atwood. Memorials may be made to the 
American Cancer Society and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 
391, Colby, KS 67701. For information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Hubert Duane 'Pete' Pickett

Anna Mae "Ann" Friendly, 90, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on 
November 26, 2021. Anna Mae&nbsp;was born on June 1, 1931, in Hoxie, Kansas, 
to parents Elmer and Pearl Weeks.

Anna Mae was united in marriage to Richard (Dick) Friendly on June 
11, 1961; they were married for 60 years. Ann worked at a variety of 
jobs, including taking care of her nieces and nephew until she married.&nbsp;
 She then became a devoted homemaker and mother. She enjoyed sewing, 
making clothes for her children and working tirelessly to ensure her 
daughter had the best dressed dolls in town by making doll clothes and 
Barbie clothes. She also enjoyed cooking and baking for her family, 
often hosting the holidays. In addition, she was actively involved in 
many of her children’s organizations.&nbsp; She served as a Den Mother for 
her son’s Boy Scout troop, served as a scout leader for her daughter’s 
Girl Scout troop, helped with Vacation Bible School every summer, and 
served as deaconess of the First Presbyterian Church in WaKeeney.&nbsp; When 
her children became older, she began babysitting, often for free, for 
the families who would rent the house next door. As the neighborhood 
children moved away, she became adventurous, and her husband Dick and 
she traveled by motorcycle to all 48 lower states.&nbsp; Ann wasn’t keen on 
riding on the back of a motorcycle at first, but she ended up enjoying 
the road trips and the many friends they made along the way. The 
motorcycle trips became fewer and fewer when her grandchildren were 
born, and she turned her attention to making sure they were properly 
spoiled.&nbsp; While she loved her role as wife and mother, her favorite role
 was undoubtedly being Grandma Ann. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ann is survived by her husband Richard; her son Rory of Alexandria, 
Virginia; her daughter Nora Schoenthaler of Lenexa, Kansas; her 
grandchildren Deven Schoenthaler of Tucson, Arizona, and Emarie 
Schoenthaler of Kansas City, Missouri; and brother Donald Weeks

Ann was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Elmer Weeks Jr., and two sisters, Betty Nelson and Helen Holmes. &nbsp;

&nbsp;A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, November 30, at the WaKeeney City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Trego
 County-Lemke Memorial Hospital Long-Term Care. Donations may be sent to
 Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672. 

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 </figure>Anna Mae "Ann" Friendly, 90, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on 
November 26, 2021. Anna Mae&nbsp;was born on June 1, 1931, in Hoxie, Kansas, 
to parents Elmer and Pearl Weeks.Anna Mae was united in marriage to Richard (Dick) Friendly on June 
11, 1961; they were married for 60 years. Ann worked at a variety of 
jobs, including taking care of her nieces and nephew until she married.&nbsp;
 She then became a devoted homemaker and mother. She enjoyed sewing, 
making clothes for her children and working tirelessly to ensure her 
daughter had the best dressed dolls in town by making doll clothes and 
Barbie clothes. She also enjoyed cooking and baking for her family, 
often hosting the holidays. In addition, she was actively involved in 
many of her children’s organizations.&nbsp; She served as a Den Mother for 
her son’s Boy Scout troop, served as a scout leader for her daughter’s 
Girl Scout troop, helped with Vacation Bible School every summer, and 
served as deaconess of the First Presbyterian Church in WaKeeney.&nbsp; When 
her children became older, she began babysitting, often for free, for 
the families who would rent the house next door. As the neighborhood 
children moved away, she became adventurous, and her husband Dick and 
she traveled by motorcycle to all 48 lower states.&nbsp; Ann wasn’t keen on 
riding on the back of a motorcycle at first, but she ended up enjoying 
the road trips and the many friends they made along the way. The 
motorcycle trips became fewer and fewer when her grandchildren were 
born, and she turned her attention to making sure they were properly 
spoiled.&nbsp; While she loved her role as wife and mother, her favorite role
 was undoubtedly being Grandma Ann. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ann is survived by her husband Richard; her son Rory of Alexandria, 
Virginia; her daughter Nora Schoenthaler of Lenexa, Kansas; her 
grandchildren Deven Schoenthaler of Tucson, Arizona, and Emarie 
Schoenthaler of Kansas City, Missouri; and brother Donald WeeksAnn was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Elmer Weeks Jr., and two sisters, Betty Nelson and Helen Holmes. &nbsp;&nbsp;A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, November 30, at the WaKeeney City Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Trego
 County-Lemke Memorial Hospital Long-Term Care. Donations may be sent to
 Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.

Anna Friendly

Karla Kay (Welty) Worcester, 84, died at Azria Health Center in Olathe, 
Kansas, November 25, 2021.  She was born January 25, 1937, in Hill City,
 Kansas to Ivan Welty and Viola (Gates) Welty. 

Karla graduated from 
Hill City High School in 1954. Following high school graduation, she 
attended Kansas State University from 1954 to 1956. While there she 
studied Pre-Nursing and was a member of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority. 
September 2, 1956, Karla married Norman Owings at the First Presbyterian
 Church in Hill City. After the arrival of sons Dale in 1957 and David 
in 1959, Karla enjoyed being a full-time mother for several years, 
although she often picked up classes at nearby universities. As Norman 
followed his career, they lived in St. Louis, Missouri; WaKeeney, 
Kansas; Borger, Texas; and Raleigh, North Carolina, before deciding to 
move to Hill City in 1966 after the death of Karla’s mother, Viola Welty
 due to cancer. Norman and Karla enjoyed square dancing, camping, and 
traveling. Hobbies she enjoyed were knitting, sewing, playing the 
piano, and playing bridge. She often lent a helping hand with her 
sister’s children and was a special aunt to her nieces and nephews.
 In 1972 Karla completed her degree in Elementary Education at Fort 
Hays State University. Eventually the family moved to Plainville where 
Karla taught 4th and 5th grades from 1972-1976. She completed her 
master’s degree in Elementary Education/Library Media in 1985. Karla 
and Norman divorced in 1986. Karla then worked as an elementary 
librarian, first in Dodge City and then in Hill City, before she 
reconnected with a classmate, Allen Worcester. They were married in 2005
 and lived on his farm until 2021. Karla kept busy working at Helping 
Hands for several years and was an active member of the Christian Church
 and Eastern Star. Karla loved spending time with her grandchildren, 
developing a special relationship with each one and traveling many miles
 to see them if necessary.
 Karla was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son Robbie, 
her stepson Lewis Worcester, a nephew Joel Cameron and her 
brother-in-law Gary Cameron. 
 Survivors left to cherish her memory include her husband Allen 
Worcester of Hill City; two sons: Dale Owings (Kathryn) of Lawrence and 
David Owings of Coffeyville; four stepchildren: Rhonda Atkinson (Galen) 
of Burleson, Texas, Mark Worcester (Cindi) of Elk City, Paul Worcester 
(Sharon) of Omaha, Nebraska and Amy Karst (Craig) of Hoisington; six 
grandchildren,10 great grandchildren, 12 step-grandchildren and 11 
step-great grandchildren; a sister Sandra Cameron of Hill City and a 
brother Lee (Sally) Welty of Little River, California.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Karla-Kay-Worcester?obId=23237608#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Karla Kay (Welty) Worcester, 84, died at Azria Health Center in Olathe, 
Kansas, November 25, 2021. She was born January 25, 1937, in Hill City,
 Kansas to Ivan Welty and Viola (Gates) Welty. Karla graduated from 
Hill City High School in 1954. Following high school graduation, she 
attended Kansas State University from 1954 to 1956. While there she 
studied Pre-Nursing and was a member of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority. 
September 2, 1956, Karla married Norman Owings at the First Presbyterian
 Church in Hill City. After the arrival of sons Dale in 1957 and David 
in 1959, Karla enjoyed being a full-time mother for several years, 
although she often picked up classes at nearby universities. As Norman 
followed his career, they lived in St. Louis, Missouri; WaKeeney, 
Kansas; Borger, Texas; and Raleigh, North Carolina, before deciding to 
move to Hill City in 1966 after the death of Karla’s mother, Viola Welty
 due to cancer. Norman and Karla enjoyed square dancing, camping, and 
traveling. Hobbies she enjoyed were knitting, sewing, playing the 
piano, and playing bridge. She often lent a helping hand with her 
sister’s children and was a special aunt to her nieces and nephews.
 In 1972 Karla completed her degree in Elementary Education at Fort 
Hays State University. Eventually the family moved to Plainville where 
Karla taught 4th and 5th grades from 1972-1976. She completed her 
master’s degree in Elementary Education/Library Media in 1985. Karla 
and Norman divorced in 1986. Karla then worked as an elementary 
librarian, first in Dodge City and then in Hill City, before she 
reconnected with a classmate, Allen Worcester. They were married in 2005
 and lived on his farm until 2021. Karla kept busy working at Helping 
Hands for several years and was an active member of the Christian Church
 and Eastern Star. Karla loved spending time with her grandchildren, 
developing a special relationship with each one and traveling many miles
 to see them if necessary.
 Karla was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son Robbie, 
her stepson Lewis Worcester, a nephew Joel Cameron and her 
brother-in-law Gary Cameron. 
 Survivors left to cherish her memory include her husband Allen 
Worcester of Hill City; two sons: Dale Owings (Kathryn) of Lawrence and 
David Owings of Coffeyville; four stepchildren: Rhonda Atkinson (Galen) 
of Burleson, Texas, Mark Worcester (Cindi) of Elk City, Paul Worcester 
(Sharon) of Omaha, Nebraska and Amy Karst (Craig) of Hoisington; six 
grandchildren,10 great grandchildren, 12 step-grandchildren and 11 
step-great grandchildren; a sister Sandra Cameron of Hill City and a 
brother Lee (Sally) Welty of Little River, California.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Karla-Kay-Worcester?obId=23237608#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Karla Kay Worcester

Randall Brian Selfridge of Burdett, Kansas, passed away at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore, Kansas, on Friday, November 19, 2021.

Randy was born June 26, 1951, at Larned, Kansas, to Elmer and Ina Mae Eakin Selfridge. He was one of the babies born in the first year of the new hospital, St Joseph Memorial Hospital. He was a farmer, and a lifetime resident of Hodgeman County, living north and west of Hanston until 1964, when the family bought the farm west of Burdett. Randy started first grade at 6 years old at Hanston Grade School, and graduated from Hanston High School in 1970. He stayed home for a year after graduation, and made enough money to buy his car, then attended Kansas State University in Manhattan. Upon returning home, he became a vital part of Five Star Farm, working alongside his parents and brothers. Randy was a fine welder, and built and repaired things of steel. When it was planting time, Randy took pride in planting straight rows. He custom harvested locally, and some in Eastern Colorado. He chopped and fed a lot of silage over the years and built and repaired a lot of fences. He drove school bus routes and activity trips for Pawnee Heights School District. The last years of working, he enjoyed driving tractor over the same acres he had farmed year after years before.

Randy is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Ina Mae Selfridge, and a first cousin of his generation, Karen Selfridge Maxwell.  

Survivors include his daughter Molly (Josh) Gauger and granddaughter, Melody Mae Gauger of Hays, Kansas.

Brothers, Brad (Lynne) Selfridge (Ohio), Wade Selfridge of Hanston, and Tyler (Margaret) Selfridge of Burdett. Neices and Nephews, Levi Selfridge and Sarah Selfridge Christopherson, Lucas Selfridge, Rebecca Selfridge, Jason Selfridge, and Nathan Selfridge, Eva Selfridge and Leslie Selfridge Montecello. First cousins of his generation and trusted lifetime friends, Lois Selfridge Price, Allen Selfridge, and Janet Selfridge, David Chaffee, Katie Chafee, and Rodney Chaffee.

Cremation has taken place. He will be buried at Browns Grove Cemetery, near his parents.

A celebration of life for Randy will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be given to Oshea Memorial Clinic at Jetmore, Kansas in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Randall Brian Selfridge of Burdett, Kansas, passed away at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore, Kansas, on Friday, November 19, 2021.Randy was born June 26, 1951, at Larned, Kansas, to Elmer and Ina Mae Eakin Selfridge. He was one of the babies born in the first year of the new hospital, St Joseph Memorial Hospital. He was a farmer, and a lifetime resident of Hodgeman County, living north and west of Hanston until 1964, when the family bought the farm west of Burdett. Randy started first grade at 6 years old at Hanston Grade School, and graduated from Hanston High School in 1970. He stayed home for a year after graduation, and made enough money to buy his car, then attended Kansas State University in Manhattan. Upon returning home, he became a vital part of Five Star Farm, working alongside his parents and brothers. Randy was a fine welder, and built and repaired things of steel. When it was planting time, Randy took pride in planting straight rows. He custom harvested locally, and some in Eastern Colorado. He chopped and fed a lot of silage over the years and built and repaired a lot of fences. He drove school bus routes and activity trips for Pawnee Heights School District. The last years of working, he enjoyed driving tractor over the same acres he had farmed year after years before.Randy is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Ina Mae Selfridge, and a first cousin of his generation, Karen Selfridge Maxwell. Survivors include his daughter Molly (Josh) Gauger and granddaughter, Melody Mae Gauger of Hays, Kansas.Brothers, Brad (Lynne) Selfridge (Ohio), Wade Selfridge of Hanston, and Tyler (Margaret) Selfridge of Burdett. Neices and Nephews, Levi Selfridge and Sarah Selfridge Christopherson, Lucas Selfridge, Rebecca Selfridge, Jason Selfridge, and Nathan Selfridge, Eva Selfridge and Leslie Selfridge Montecello. First cousins of his generation and trusted lifetime friends, Lois Selfridge Price, Allen Selfridge, and Janet Selfridge, David Chaffee, Katie Chafee, and Rodney Chaffee.Cremation has taken place. He will be buried at Browns Grove Cemetery, near his parents.A celebration of life for Randy will be held at a later date.Memorials may be given to Oshea Memorial Clinic at Jetmore, Kansas in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Randall Brian Selfridge

Dolores A. Burgardt, 76, died on November 27, 2021, at the University
 Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. She was born on February 
27, 1945, at Hays, Kansas, to Aloysius&nbsp; &amp; Cleopha Elizabeth (Herrman)
 Leiker. She married Elmer Burgardt on December 31, 1966 at Great Bend. 
He survives.

Mrs. Burgardt was a Great Bend, Kansas, resident. She was a part owner
 of the Tumble In Laundromat and most recently worked various jobs at 
nursing homes and restaurants. Dolores was a member of Prince of Peace 
Parish at St. Rose of Lima and the Altar Society, a senior companion, 
and enjoyed crocheting and cooking.

Survivors include her husband, Elmer Burgardt, of the home; two sons,
 Elmer Burgardt, Jr. of Great Bend, Kansas, Joe (Paula) Burgardt of 
Foley, Minnesota; two daughters, Rhonda (Chris) Hill of Granby, 
Colorado, Angela Lemonds of Hutchinson, Kansas; one brother, Donald 
(Toni) Leiker of Great Bend, Kansas; ten grandchildren; and one 
great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister,
 Darlene Dean.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, 
December 2, 2021, with Altar Society rosary at 4:00 p.m., with Vigil and
 rosary at 7:00 p.m., all of Bryant Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian 
Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 3, 2021, at St. Rose
 of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Prakash Kola 
presiding. Interment will be in Golden Belt Memorial Park, Great Bend. 
Memorials are suggested to Dolores Burgardt Expense Fund, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dolores A. Burgardt, 76, died on November 27, 2021, at the University
 Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. She was born on February 
27, 1945, at Hays, Kansas, to Aloysius&nbsp; &amp; Cleopha Elizabeth (Herrman)
 Leiker. She married Elmer Burgardt on December 31, 1966 at Great Bend. 
He survives.Mrs. Burgardt was a Great Bend, Kansas, resident. She was a part owner
 of the Tumble In Laundromat and most recently worked various jobs at 
nursing homes and restaurants. Dolores was a member of Prince of Peace 
Parish at St. Rose of Lima and the Altar Society, a senior companion, 
and enjoyed crocheting and cooking.Survivors include her husband, Elmer Burgardt, of the home; two sons,
 Elmer Burgardt, Jr. of Great Bend, Kansas, Joe (Paula) Burgardt of 
Foley, Minnesota; two daughters, Rhonda (Chris) Hill of Granby, 
Colorado, Angela Lemonds of Hutchinson, Kansas; one brother, Donald 
(Toni) Leiker of Great Bend, Kansas; ten grandchildren; and one 
great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister,
 Darlene Dean.Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, 
December 2, 2021, with Altar Society rosary at 4:00 p.m., with Vigil and
 rosary at 7:00 p.m., all of Bryant Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian 
Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 3, 2021, at St. Rose
 of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Prakash Kola 
presiding. Interment will be in Golden Belt Memorial Park, Great Bend. 
Memorials are suggested to Dolores Burgardt Expense Fund, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

Dolores A. Burgardt

Longtime Agra, KS resident Betty Ella McCormack passed away on 
November 24, 2021, at the Herington Municipal Hospital in Herington, KS 
at the age of 90.

She was born November 29, 1930, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Otis “Jack” Reynolds and Juanita LaMae (Davis) Reynolds-Love.

Betty was married to husband Elbert at Plainville, KS on March 18, 
1947, for 45 years until his death in 1992. Her early childhood years 
during the great depression, and growing up as an only child, had a 
lasting impact on her life. Leaving school for the work force as a young
 teenager and married soon after, Betty was a hard worker and determined
 to provide better for her children. She made sure her children always 
knew they were loved, were never hungry, and that they paid close 
attention to their schooling. Betty took great joy in seeing her family 
grow and flourish, and absolutely loved seeing the extended family 
gather at her home for the holidays. She was well known for the lavish 
home-cooked meals she orchestrated during these times. Betty was so 
proud of all her family, never passing on an opportunity to tell those 
around her how blessed she felt.

Betty spent 33-years in food service at the Phillips County Hospital 
in Phillipsburg, Kansas, and was deeply committed to providing a 
consistently high quality of service to the patients and guests her 
department served. As proud as Betty was of her family, that same 
sentiment applied to those she felt privileged to work with at the 
hospital. The hospitality she espoused in her career, and required of 
her staff, carried over to Betty’s home as well. Friend, family, or 
other, no one left her home hungry or wanting for compassion. Betty was a
 beautiful spirit that will long be remembered by her family and friends
 for her kind smile, enduring love, and relentless support.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Elbert Marion 
McCormack, son Myron T “Mac” McCormack, daughter-in-law Cheryl 
Synoground, and granddaughter Holly Synoground.

She is survived by daughters Rhonda Simpson (husband Gene) of 
Herington, Kansas, Bonita Smith of Agra, Kansas, and Jacquelyn “Jackie” 
Wilson (husband Jim) of Agra, Kansas, foster son Richard “Butch” 
Synoground of Smith Center, Kansas, and daughter-in-law Roberta 
Quanz-McCormack of Agra, Kansas, 18 grandchildren, 31 great 
grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and 
nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 3, 2021,&nbsp; at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Dave 
Hutson officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Kirwin Cemetery, Kirwin, 
KS.

Mrs. McCormack will lie in state from Noon until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday,
 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday with the family receiving friends from 
7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial 
Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Agra American Legion 
Auxiliary or the Herington V.F.W. Auxiliary c/o Olliff-Boeve Memorial 
Chapel, P. O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.

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 </figure>Longtime Agra, KS resident Betty Ella McCormack passed away on 
November 24, 2021, at the Herington Municipal Hospital in Herington, KS 
at the age of 90.She was born November 29, 1930, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Otis “Jack” Reynolds and Juanita LaMae (Davis) Reynolds-Love.Betty was married to husband Elbert at Plainville, KS on March 18, 
1947, for 45 years until his death in 1992. Her early childhood years 
during the great depression, and growing up as an only child, had a 
lasting impact on her life. Leaving school for the work force as a young
 teenager and married soon after, Betty was a hard worker and determined
 to provide better for her children. She made sure her children always 
knew they were loved, were never hungry, and that they paid close 
attention to their schooling. Betty took great joy in seeing her family 
grow and flourish, and absolutely loved seeing the extended family 
gather at her home for the holidays. She was well known for the lavish 
home-cooked meals she orchestrated during these times. Betty was so 
proud of all her family, never passing on an opportunity to tell those 
around her how blessed she felt.Betty spent 33-years in food service at the Phillips County Hospital 
in Phillipsburg, Kansas, and was deeply committed to providing a 
consistently high quality of service to the patients and guests her 
department served. As proud as Betty was of her family, that same 
sentiment applied to those she felt privileged to work with at the 
hospital. The hospitality she espoused in her career, and required of 
her staff, carried over to Betty’s home as well. Friend, family, or 
other, no one left her home hungry or wanting for compassion. Betty was a
 beautiful spirit that will long be remembered by her family and friends
 for her kind smile, enduring love, and relentless support.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Elbert Marion 
McCormack, son Myron T “Mac” McCormack, daughter-in-law Cheryl 
Synoground, and granddaughter Holly Synoground.She is survived by daughters Rhonda Simpson (husband Gene) of 
Herington, Kansas, Bonita Smith of Agra, Kansas, and Jacquelyn “Jackie” 
Wilson (husband Jim) of Agra, Kansas, foster son Richard “Butch” 
Synoground of Smith Center, Kansas, and daughter-in-law Roberta 
Quanz-McCormack of Agra, Kansas, 18 grandchildren, 31 great 
grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and 
nephews.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 3, 2021,&nbsp; at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Dave 
Hutson officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Kirwin Cemetery, Kirwin, 
KS.Mrs. McCormack will lie in state from Noon until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday,
 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday with the family receiving friends from 
7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial 
Chapel.Memorial contributions may be made to the Agra American Legion 
Auxiliary or the Herington V.F.W. Auxiliary c/o Olliff-Boeve Memorial 
Chapel, P. O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.

Betty Ella McCormack

  Great Bend KS and former Wallace County, KS resident Dolores P Medina, 87, passed away on November 23, 2021, at Azria Health Nursing Home in Great Bend, KS.

   Dolores was born on December 9, 1933, in Chacon, New Mexico, to Roberto and Abelina (Gonzalez) Torrez. She was one of eight children, three brothers and four sisters. The family moved to Olney Springs, Colorado where Dolores and her siblings attended school and had numerous stories about growing up in the Arkansas Valley.

   On September 22, 1951, she married Jess Medina and to this union five children were born, Rita, Jess, Sara, Norman and Celia. She enjoyed being with her children and grandchildren and attending ball games and school activities.  

   Dolores worked at the Prairie Manor Nursing Home in Sharon Springs, KS for 17 years starting in 1981, earning her Medication Aide Certification in 1986 and continued working until 1998. She retired and moved to Great Bend, KS. She enjoyed watching her KU basketball and Denver Bronco football games with her little dog Magoo in her arms and let everyone know not to call her until the games were over!! 

   Preceding her in death were her parents, a daughter Celia Jane Medina, one son Norman Gary Medina, three sisters and two brothers.

   She is survived by her children Rita (Dennis) Smith of Weskan, KS, Jess (Carmen) Medina of San Antonio, TX, formerly of Sublette, KS and Sara (Gary) Pletcher of Great Bend, KS. She is also survived by a daughter-in-law Cindy Medina of Salina, KS, one brother Cipriano (Mary) Torrez of Jacksonville, FL, one sister Gloria (Mark) Kreidler of Sunnyvale, CA, eleven grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren.

   Services for Dolores will be held at a later date. 

   Memorial contributions may be designated to Wallace County Community Care Center (Formerly Prairie Manor Nursing Home) and may be mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave, Goodland, KS 67735.

   Online condolences for the family may be left at www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com 

   Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs, KS.

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 </figure> Great Bend KS and former Wallace County, KS resident Dolores P Medina, 87, passed away on November 23, 2021, at Azria Health Nursing Home in Great Bend, KS. Dolores was born on December 9, 1933, in Chacon, New Mexico, to Roberto and Abelina (Gonzalez) Torrez. She was one of eight children, three brothers and four sisters. The family moved to Olney Springs, Colorado where Dolores and her siblings attended school and had numerous stories about growing up in the Arkansas Valley. On September 22, 1951, she married Jess Medina and to this union five children were born, Rita, Jess, Sara, Norman and Celia. She enjoyed being with her children and grandchildren and attending ball games and school activities. Dolores worked at the Prairie Manor Nursing Home in Sharon Springs, KS for 17 years starting in 1981, earning her Medication Aide Certification in 1986 and continued working until 1998. She retired and moved to Great Bend, KS. She enjoyed watching her KU basketball and Denver Bronco football games with her little dog Magoo in her arms and let everyone know not to call her until the games were over!! Preceding her in death were her parents, a daughter Celia Jane Medina, one son Norman Gary Medina, three sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her children Rita (Dennis) Smith of Weskan, KS, Jess (Carmen) Medina of San Antonio, TX, formerly of Sublette, KS and Sara (Gary) Pletcher of Great Bend, KS. She is also survived by a daughter-in-law Cindy Medina of Salina, KS, one brother Cipriano (Mary) Torrez of Jacksonville, FL, one sister Gloria (Mark) Kreidler of Sunnyvale, CA, eleven grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. Services for Dolores will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be designated to Wallace County Community Care Center (Formerly Prairie Manor Nursing Home) and may be mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave, Goodland, KS 67735. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs, KS.

Dolores P. Medina

Goodland, KS resident Irma P. Flores, 62, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at the Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland, KS.

Irma was born on April 29, 1959, in Beeville, TX to Calisto and Elena (Puentes) Flores.&nbsp; She was one of 14 children.&nbsp; She attended school in Mathis, TX. &nbsp;

In 1979, Irma moved from Mathis, TX to Kanorado, KS, and then moved to Goodland in 2006.&nbsp; She was a member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Goodland and worked as a housekeeper at the hospital in Goodland.

Preceding her in death were her parents, 6 brothers and 4 sisters.

Surviving family includes her husband George Sandoval of Goodland, her children Jose (Rebecca) Flores, Javier Flores, Rosa Sandoval and Juan Sandoval, all of Goodland, KS.&nbsp; She is also survived by 3 sisters; Yolanda (Jr) Hernandez and Sulema Salinas all of Dodge City, KS and Hortencia Rodriguez of Robstown, TX, 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 10:30 AM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.&nbsp; Cremation will follow the services.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.&nbsp; A rosary service will begin at 7:00 PM at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Irma Flores Memorial Fund and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

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

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

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 </figure>Goodland, KS resident Irma P. Flores, 62, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at the Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland, KS.Irma was born on April 29, 1959, in Beeville, TX to Calisto and Elena (Puentes) Flores.&nbsp; She was one of 14 children.&nbsp; She attended school in Mathis, TX. &nbsp;In 1979, Irma moved from Mathis, TX to Kanorado, KS, and then moved to Goodland in 2006.&nbsp; She was a member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Goodland and worked as a housekeeper at the hospital in Goodland.Preceding her in death were her parents, 6 brothers and 4 sisters.Surviving family includes her husband George Sandoval of Goodland, her children Jose (Rebecca) Flores, Javier Flores, Rosa Sandoval and Juan Sandoval, all of Goodland, KS.&nbsp; She is also survived by 3 sisters; Yolanda (Jr) Hernandez and Sulema Salinas all of Dodge City, KS and Hortencia Rodriguez of Robstown, TX, 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 10:30 AM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.&nbsp; Cremation will follow the services.Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.&nbsp; A rosary service will begin at 7:00 PM at the funeral home.Memorial contributions may be designated to the Irma Flores Memorial Fund and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Irma P. Flores

Martha Grace Smith-Kennedy was born March 18, 1940, in Dodge City, 
Kansas to Floye and Joe Leonard. She departed this life on October 7, 
2021, after a brief illness, in Woodland Park, Colorado.

Martha is survived by siblings Steve Rohrbaugh (Raylene), Linda 
Rohrbaugh Diede (Gary), Bill DeGarmo (Randi), Barbara DeGarmo Lohmeier 
(Patrick), and Laurita DeGarmo Moyer, (Jerry); grandchildren Chris 
Howard, Tucker Smith, and Korbin Smith; great-grandchildren Jennifer, 
Nevaeh, Graciee, Aaliyah, and Bentley Howard; numerous cousins, nieces, 
and nephews.

Martha was preceded in death by her mother and father, husbands Aldon
 (Ike) Smith and Harry Kennedy, children Todd Smith and Linda Smith 
Miller.

Martha loved her family dearly, as they did her. She never met a 
stranger; everyone was a friend. Martha was a loving, praying Christian 
and was truly blessed. She will be missed by all who knew her.

A memorial service to celebrate Martha’s life will be held at 10:30 
A.M. on Saturday, December 04, 2021, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Family will greet guests the day of the 
service at the mortuary.&nbsp; Cremation has been selected by the family and 
there will be no graveside service.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, please make a 
donation to your local Humane Society in honor of Martha’s love of 
dogs.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge 
of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Martha Grace Smith-Kennedy was born March 18, 1940, in Dodge City, 
Kansas to Floye and Joe Leonard. She departed this life on October 7, 
2021, after a brief illness, in Woodland Park, Colorado.Martha is survived by siblings Steve Rohrbaugh (Raylene), Linda 
Rohrbaugh Diede (Gary), Bill DeGarmo (Randi), Barbara DeGarmo Lohmeier 
(Patrick), and Laurita DeGarmo Moyer, (Jerry); grandchildren Chris 
Howard, Tucker Smith, and Korbin Smith; great-grandchildren Jennifer, 
Nevaeh, Graciee, Aaliyah, and Bentley Howard; numerous cousins, nieces, 
and nephews.Martha was preceded in death by her mother and father, husbands Aldon
 (Ike) Smith and Harry Kennedy, children Todd Smith and Linda Smith 
Miller.Martha loved her family dearly, as they did her. She never met a 
stranger; everyone was a friend. Martha was a loving, praying Christian 
and was truly blessed. She will be missed by all who knew her.A memorial service to celebrate Martha’s life will be held at 10:30 
A.M. on Saturday, December 04, 2021, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Family will greet guests the day of the 
service at the mortuary.&nbsp; Cremation has been selected by the family and 
there will be no graveside service.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, please make a 
donation to your local Humane Society in honor of Martha’s love of 
dogs.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge 
of the funeral service arrangements.

Martha Grace Smith-Kennedy

Monday, November 18th, 1940-Friday, November 26th, 2021

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Monday, November 18th, 1940-Friday, November 26th, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Dwight "Bud" Perrey Sr., age 92, of Goodland, Kansas, passed away on
 November 24, 2021.&nbsp; Bud was born in Lebanon, Missouri, to parents 
Elmer F. Perrey and Lillian Mary Perrey.&nbsp; He was proceeded in death by 
his wife of 38 years, Patricia L. Perrey (nee Shaw), and his brother, 
John Perrey.

Bud was the manager of the theatre in Goodland for over twenty 
years.&nbsp; For many, he was simply known as “Uncle Bud.” He served in the 
U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict and was honorably discharged 
on Nov. 20, 1952.&nbsp; He had an inquisitive mind with many interests 
including those of pilot, beekeeper, and ham radio operator. &nbsp;For many 
years he served as an AARP volunteer preparing tax returns for 
individuals. He was a devoted member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and 
served the church in many capacities.

Bud is survived by his son, Dwight Perrey, Jr., a sister, Marilyn 
Torrence,&nbsp;nieces and nephews Skip Perrey (wife, Sheila), Jennifer 
Kutscher, Jill LeBlanc (husband, Charlie), Louis Torrence (wife, Rose), 
Catherine Nedelka (husband, Steve), Perrey Torrence (wife, Dionne), and 
extended family David Knudson (wife, Roberta), Lisa Knudson, and Noah, 
Lucas and Grace Holz.

The family would like to express appreciation for the care and 
comfort provided to Bud by the staff of Grace Manor Care Center in 
Burlington, and to&nbsp; the Reverends Don Martin, Scott Mentzer, and Pat 
Schiefen of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

A memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on 
December 15, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. MST (2:00 p.m. CST).&nbsp;&nbsp; Interment to be 
at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in WaKeeney.&nbsp; The family would ask that
 you consider a donation to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Goodland, 
Kansas, or to a charity of your choice.

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 </figure>Dwight "Bud" Perrey Sr., age 92, of Goodland, Kansas, passed away on
 November 24, 2021.&nbsp; Bud was born in Lebanon, Missouri, to parents 
Elmer F. Perrey and Lillian Mary Perrey.&nbsp; He was proceeded in death by 
his wife of 38 years, Patricia L. Perrey (nee Shaw), and his brother, 
John Perrey.Bud was the manager of the theatre in Goodland for over twenty 
years.&nbsp; For many, he was simply known as “Uncle Bud.” He served in the 
U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict and was honorably discharged 
on Nov. 20, 1952.&nbsp; He had an inquisitive mind with many interests 
including those of pilot, beekeeper, and ham radio operator. &nbsp;For many 
years he served as an AARP volunteer preparing tax returns for 
individuals. He was a devoted member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and 
served the church in many capacities.Bud is survived by his son, Dwight Perrey, Jr., a sister, Marilyn 
Torrence,&nbsp;nieces and nephews Skip Perrey (wife, Sheila), Jennifer 
Kutscher, Jill LeBlanc (husband, Charlie), Louis Torrence (wife, Rose), 
Catherine Nedelka (husband, Steve), Perrey Torrence (wife, Dionne), and 
extended family David Knudson (wife, Roberta), Lisa Knudson, and Noah, 
Lucas and Grace Holz.The family would like to express appreciation for the care and 
comfort provided to Bud by the staff of Grace Manor Care Center in 
Burlington, and to&nbsp; the Reverends Don Martin, Scott Mentzer, and Pat 
Schiefen of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.A memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on 
December 15, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. MST (2:00 p.m. CST).&nbsp;&nbsp; Interment to be 
at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in WaKeeney.&nbsp; The family would ask that
 you consider a donation to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Goodland, 
Kansas, or to a charity of your choice.

Dwight 'Bud' Perrey Sr.

Longtime Goodland resident Louie Gregory Yarger passed away 
Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO. 
&nbsp;He was 71 years old. &nbsp;Louie was born February 4, 1950, to James and 
Norma Jean Yarger. &nbsp;He grew up on the family farm north of Goodland, 
attended Prairie Star one room school house, a country school through 
8th grade, then Goodland High School, graduating in 1968. &nbsp;Louie began 
his career as a truck driver at the age of 18. &nbsp;He logged many miles 
hauling a variety of cargo from one coast to the other and everywhere in
 between for several years. &nbsp;He took a break from trucking and opened 
Louie's Bar in downtown Goodland that ran for several years before 
returning to trucking.

Louie never knew a stranger. &nbsp;He enjoyed going to coffee and having 
drinks with friends. &nbsp;He loved music, going to the movies, and 
traveling.&nbsp; &nbsp;He will be missed by many. &nbsp;

He is survived by his mother, Norma Jean Yarger of Goodland; 
brothers, &nbsp;Michael (Cindie) Yarger of Goodland and Larry (Mary) Yarger 
of Excelsior, MN; daughter, Cindy George of Riverton, WY; son, Patrick 
Tiede of Manhattan, KS; grandchildren, niece, nephews, and a host of 
friends. &nbsp;

He is preceded in death by his father James Yarger; son, Thomas Tiede. &nbsp;

Memorials may be designated to Louie G. Yarger Memorial Fund and may 
be left at the services or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. 
Box 278, Goodland, KS 67735. &nbsp;For more information and online 
condolences visit: www.batemanfuneral.com

Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Louie-Yarger">HERE</a> for service details.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Longtime Goodland resident Louie Gregory Yarger passed away 
Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO. 
&nbsp;He was 71 years old. &nbsp;Louie was born February 4, 1950, to James and 
Norma Jean Yarger. &nbsp;He grew up on the family farm north of Goodland, 
attended Prairie Star one room school house, a country school through 
8th grade, then Goodland High School, graduating in 1968. &nbsp;Louie began 
his career as a truck driver at the age of 18. &nbsp;He logged many miles 
hauling a variety of cargo from one coast to the other and everywhere in
 between for several years. &nbsp;He took a break from trucking and opened 
Louie's Bar in downtown Goodland that ran for several years before 
returning to trucking.Louie never knew a stranger. &nbsp;He enjoyed going to coffee and having 
drinks with friends. &nbsp;He loved music, going to the movies, and 
traveling.&nbsp; &nbsp;He will be missed by many. &nbsp;He is survived by his mother, Norma Jean Yarger of Goodland; 
brothers, &nbsp;Michael (Cindie) Yarger of Goodland and Larry (Mary) Yarger 
of Excelsior, MN; daughter, Cindy George of Riverton, WY; son, Patrick 
Tiede of Manhattan, KS; grandchildren, niece, nephews, and a host of 
friends. &nbsp;He is preceded in death by his father James Yarger; son, Thomas Tiede. &nbsp;Memorials may be designated to Louie G. Yarger Memorial Fund and may 
be left at the services or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. 
Box 278, Goodland, KS 67735. &nbsp;For more information and online 
condolences visit: www.batemanfuneral.comClick <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Louie-Yarger">HERE</a> for service details.&nbsp;

Louie Gregory Yarger 

Larry James Schuckman Sr., 82, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away 
Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.

Larry was born December 4, 1938, in rural Rush County, Kansas, the 
son of Daniel and Rose (Schafer) Schuckman.&nbsp; He was a resident of La 
Crosse, Kansas, for 15 years, moving from Round Rock, Texas.&nbsp; He was a 
sales person in the auto industry before his retirement.

He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

Larry loved cars and anything to do with cars, especially classic cars.&nbsp; He was a member of the National Hot Rod Association.

Survivors include:&nbsp; two grandchildren, Jake Schuckman, and Amanda 
Schuckman; four great grandchildren, Zavrina, Kylie, Luke, and Alina; 
one brother, Randy Schuckman, Sedona, Arizona; and four sisters, Alverna
 Schaffer, La Crosse, Kansas, Mary Lou Schaffer, La Crosse, Kansas, 
Marjorie Schaffer, Wichita, Kansas, and Danelle Peters, La Crosse, 
Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Larry James 
Schuckman, Jr.; one brother, Willard Schuckman; and one sister, Ilene 
Schaffer.

Church visitation will be Monday, December 6, 2021, from 9:30 A.M. to
 10:30 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with 
the family receiving friends from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.&nbsp; A rosary will
 be at 10:00 A.M.&nbsp;

Memorial service will be Monday, December 6, 2021, at 10:30 A.M. at 
St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Stephen 
Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, 
La Crosse, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

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

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

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Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.Larry was born December 4, 1938, in rural Rush County, Kansas, the 
son of Daniel and Rose (Schafer) Schuckman.&nbsp; He was a resident of La 
Crosse, Kansas, for 15 years, moving from Round Rock, Texas.&nbsp; He was a 
sales person in the auto industry before his retirement.He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.Larry loved cars and anything to do with cars, especially classic cars.&nbsp; He was a member of the National Hot Rod Association.Survivors include:&nbsp; two grandchildren, Jake Schuckman, and Amanda 
Schuckman; four great grandchildren, Zavrina, Kylie, Luke, and Alina; 
one brother, Randy Schuckman, Sedona, Arizona; and four sisters, Alverna
 Schaffer, La Crosse, Kansas, Mary Lou Schaffer, La Crosse, Kansas, 
Marjorie Schaffer, Wichita, Kansas, and Danelle Peters, La Crosse, 
Kansas.He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Larry James 
Schuckman, Jr.; one brother, Willard Schuckman; and one sister, Ilene 
Schaffer.Church visitation will be Monday, December 6, 2021, from 9:30 A.M. to
 10:30 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with 
the family receiving friends from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.&nbsp; A rosary will
 be at 10:00 A.M.&nbsp;Memorial service will be Monday, December 6, 2021, at 10:30 A.M. at 
St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Stephen 
Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, 
La Crosse, Kansas.Memorials are suggested to St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Larry James Schuckman Sr.

Genevieve Margaret (Smith) Brown, age 98, of Hays, Kansas passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Via Christi Village, Hays.

Arrangements are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Genevieve Margaret (Smith) Brown, age 98, of Hays, Kansas passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Via Christi Village, Hays.Arrangements are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Genevieve Margaret (Smith) Brown

Norman Parker, age 82, of Hays, Kansas passed away November 25, 2021, at the Kansas Soldiers Home in Ft. Dodge, Kansas. Arrangements are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601

Norman Parker, age 82, of Hays, Kansas passed away November 25, 2021, at the Kansas Soldiers Home in Ft. Dodge, Kansas. Arrangements are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601

Norman Parker

Patty Louise Herrman, age 63, of Hays, Kansas passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Hays Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Patty Louise Herrman, age 63, of Hays, Kansas passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Hays Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Patty Louise Herrman

Melba J. Buck, Salina, passed quietly in her sleep on November 24, 2021. She was born March 1, 1932, in Larned, Kansas.

Melba graduated from Larned High School and attended Kansas State University and Brown Mackie College.

Melba married F John Buck in June of 1956. She was preceded in death 
by her parents, Morgan and Gladys Yeager of Larned, a brother Marvin 
Yeager of Larned, and by her husband John, of Salina.

She is survived by her daughter Melanie (Craig) Regnier of Salina, and grandson Jason (Meredith) Regnier of Tallahassee Florida.

It was Melba’s wishes to be cremated and a memorial service will be 
held on Thursday, December 2, at 11 a.m. at Sunrise Presbyterian Church. 
The Rev. Dr. Martha Murchison will be officiating and Carol Biar 
assisting. Luncheon to follow.

Memorial contributions may be donated to Sunflower Adult Day Services
 or to Sunrise Presbyterian Church either directly or through Ryan 
Mortuary, 137 N 8th St, Salina, KS 67401.

For those unable to attend, services will be streamed at <a href="https://www.sunrisepresbyterian.com" target="_blank">www.sunrisepresbyterian.com</a>.

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 </figure>Melba J. Buck, Salina, passed quietly in her sleep on November 24, 2021. She was born March 1, 1932, in Larned, Kansas.Melba graduated from Larned High School and attended Kansas State University and Brown Mackie College.Melba married F John Buck in June of 1956. She was preceded in death 
by her parents, Morgan and Gladys Yeager of Larned, a brother Marvin 
Yeager of Larned, and by her husband John, of Salina.She is survived by her daughter Melanie (Craig) Regnier of Salina, and grandson Jason (Meredith) Regnier of Tallahassee Florida.It was Melba’s wishes to be cremated and a memorial service will be 
held on Thursday, December 2, at 11 a.m. at Sunrise Presbyterian Church. 
The Rev. Dr. Martha Murchison will be officiating and Carol Biar 
assisting. Luncheon to follow.Memorial contributions may be donated to Sunflower Adult Day Services
 or to Sunrise Presbyterian Church either directly or through Ryan 
Mortuary, 137 N 8th St, Salina, KS 67401.For those unable to attend, services will be streamed at <a href="https://www.sunrisepresbyterian.com" target="_blank">www.sunrisepresbyterian.com</a>.

Melba J. Buck

Kay Delaine Krouse, 72, passed away November 24, 2021, at University 
of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. She was born on July 5, 
1949, at Concordia, to Delmar &amp; Mildred Elaine (Durham) Cox. Kay 
married Steven Krouse on June 12, 1971, and were blessed with 3 
daughters. They later divorced.

A Great Bend resident since 1989, Kay was a paraprofessional for Barton County Special Services from 2005-2020.
 She had also previously been a teacher and librarian for Otis-Bison 
school district from 1971-2005. She loved teaching and tutoring 
students. Kay received her bachelor’s degree from Bethany College and 
her master’s degree from Fort Hays State University. She was a member of
 First United Methodist Church of Great Bend and Delta Kappa Gamma 
International Society for Key Women Educators. Kay enjoyed reading, 
doing puzzles, spending time with her dogs and especially loved playing 
games with her grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking, baking and canning as
 well.

Survivors include three daughters, Kimberly Kay Krouse of Overland 
Park, Kristi Lynn Mason and husband Richard and Karyl Elaine Wahlmeier 
and husband Jesse, all of Great Bend; and five grandchildren, Sydney 
Mason, Teagan Mason, Evan Mason, Kaylin Wahlmeier and Keaton Wahlmeier. 
She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, 
December 1, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends 
from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., 
Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Reverend Tim 
Bever presiding. Interment will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 
3, 2021, at Greenleaf Cemetery, Greenleaf, Kan. Memorials have been 
designated to the ASPCA or Wounded Warrior Project, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1638025406017.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Kay Delaine Krouse, 72, passed away November 24, 2021, at University 
of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. She was born on July 5, 
1949, at Concordia, to Delmar &amp; Mildred Elaine (Durham) Cox. Kay 
married Steven Krouse on June 12, 1971, and were blessed with 3 
daughters. They later divorced.A Great Bend resident since 1989, Kay was a paraprofessional for Barton County Special Services from 2005-2020.
 She had also previously been a teacher and librarian for Otis-Bison 
school district from 1971-2005. She loved teaching and tutoring 
students. Kay received her bachelor’s degree from Bethany College and 
her master’s degree from Fort Hays State University. She was a member of
 First United Methodist Church of Great Bend and Delta Kappa Gamma 
International Society for Key Women Educators. Kay enjoyed reading, 
doing puzzles, spending time with her dogs and especially loved playing 
games with her grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking, baking and canning as
 well.Survivors include three daughters, Kimberly Kay Krouse of Overland 
Park, Kristi Lynn Mason and husband Richard and Karyl Elaine Wahlmeier 
and husband Jesse, all of Great Bend; and five grandchildren, Sydney 
Mason, Teagan Mason, Evan Mason, Kaylin Wahlmeier and Keaton Wahlmeier. 
She was preceded in death by her parents.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, 
December 1, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends 
from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., 
Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Reverend Tim 
Bever presiding. Interment will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 
3, 2021, at Greenleaf Cemetery, Greenleaf, Kan. Memorials have been 
designated to the ASPCA or Wounded Warrior Project, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Kay Delaine Krouse

Karen Sue Vanhoose was all too soon taken from this world on Tuesday, 
November 23, 2021, at the age of 71 in Ponca City, Oklahoma. She was 
born on July 8, 1950, in Plainville, Kansas to Eldon and Gola (Brokaw) 
Williams. She was united in marriage to David Stahl in 1968 and the 
couple was blessed with two children: Cory and Brett. They later 
divorced and she was united in marriage to Orvil Vanhoose on June 10, 
1995 in Plainville. Through this marriage, Karen gained four step- 
children; Chuck, Dan, Nikki, and Joel.
 Karen grew up in Rooks County where she attended Plainville High 
School and graduated with the class of 1968. Following high school, she 
pursued a nursing degree through Emporia State University. Karen then 
moved to Kansas City where she pursued a career as an airline 
stewardess, then moved back to Plainville to work as a nurse assistant 
for the Eddy Clinic in Hays and then Plainville Hospital. The family 
relocated to Great Bend in the early ‘80s where she began working in 
banking and real estate. Karen and Orvil moved to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
 in 1995 where they traveled all over the country for Orvil’s Express 
Freight Service. She loved to travel and many memories were made on 
those trips. In 2002 they moved back to Plainville and she went to work 
for First National Bank, later known as Astra Bank. Karen retired in 
2016 and continued part-time work for Effin’ Bits.
 Karen was known for her love of life, her spit-fire personality and a
 genuine and honest way about her. She was crafty, loved to crochet 
things for family, was an avid reader and loved to play the slot 
machines. Karen’s bright personality and “call it like it is” style will
 be remembered and cherished for the generations she leaves behind.
 She leaves behind her husband, Orvil Vanhoose of the home in 
Plainville; children, Cory (Christy) Stahl of Plainville, Brett Stahl 
(Michelle Hammerschmidt) of Plainville; step-children, Chuck (Brenda) 
Mader of Pensacola, FL, Dan (Heather) Mader of Lafayette, IN, Nikki 
(Jason) Rivers of Driftwood, TX, and Joel (Sheila) Vanhoose of 
Brushcreek, TN; and eleven grandchildren.
 Karen is preceded in death by her parents, Eldon and Gola Williams; and brother, Terry Williams.
 A Visitation will be held on Friday, December 10th at the 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Plainville from 9AM until 8PM. There 
will be no services.
 Memorials are suggested to the Plainville Public Library and may be 
sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., 
Plainville, KS 67663.

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 </figure>Karen Sue Vanhoose was all too soon taken from this world on Tuesday, 
November 23, 2021, at the age of 71 in Ponca City, Oklahoma. She was 
born on July 8, 1950, in Plainville, Kansas to Eldon and Gola (Brokaw) 
Williams. She was united in marriage to David Stahl in 1968 and the 
couple was blessed with two children: Cory and Brett. They later 
divorced and she was united in marriage to Orvil Vanhoose on June 10, 
1995 in Plainville. Through this marriage, Karen gained four step- 
children; Chuck, Dan, Nikki, and Joel.
 Karen grew up in Rooks County where she attended Plainville High 
School and graduated with the class of 1968. Following high school, she 
pursued a nursing degree through Emporia State University. Karen then 
moved to Kansas City where she pursued a career as an airline 
stewardess, then moved back to Plainville to work as a nurse assistant 
for the Eddy Clinic in Hays and then Plainville Hospital. The family 
relocated to Great Bend in the early ‘80s where she began working in 
banking and real estate. Karen and Orvil moved to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
 in 1995 where they traveled all over the country for Orvil’s Express 
Freight Service. She loved to travel and many memories were made on 
those trips. In 2002 they moved back to Plainville and she went to work 
for First National Bank, later known as Astra Bank. Karen retired in 
2016 and continued part-time work for Effin’ Bits.
 Karen was known for her love of life, her spit-fire personality and a
 genuine and honest way about her. She was crafty, loved to crochet 
things for family, was an avid reader and loved to play the slot 
machines. Karen’s bright personality and “call it like it is” style will
 be remembered and cherished for the generations she leaves behind.
 She leaves behind her husband, Orvil Vanhoose of the home in 
Plainville; children, Cory (Christy) Stahl of Plainville, Brett Stahl 
(Michelle Hammerschmidt) of Plainville; step-children, Chuck (Brenda) 
Mader of Pensacola, FL, Dan (Heather) Mader of Lafayette, IN, Nikki 
(Jason) Rivers of Driftwood, TX, and Joel (Sheila) Vanhoose of 
Brushcreek, TN; and eleven grandchildren.
 Karen is preceded in death by her parents, Eldon and Gola Williams; and brother, Terry Williams.
 A Visitation will be held on Friday, December 10th at the 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Plainville from 9AM until 8PM. There 
will be no services.
 Memorials are suggested to the Plainville Public Library and may be 
sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., 
Plainville, KS 67663.

Karen Sue Vanhoose

David Eugene Lawrence, 81, passed away on November 24, 2021, at Cedar 
Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas. He was born on April 9, 1940,&nbsp; in Wright County, Missouri, the son of Richard and Dortha (Conrow) 
Lawrence.

Funeral service will be on Thursday, December 2, 2021, 10:30 a.m., at
 the First Baptist Church, Ness City, Kansas. Burial in the Ness City 
Cemetery. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Wednesday, 
December 1, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews.

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 </figure>David Eugene Lawrence, 81, passed away on November 24, 2021, at Cedar 
Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas. He was born on April 9, 1940,&nbsp; in Wright County, Missouri, the son of Richard and Dortha (Conrow) 
Lawrence.Funeral service will be on Thursday, December 2, 2021, 10:30 a.m., at
 the First Baptist Church, Ness City, Kansas. Burial in the Ness City 
Cemetery. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Wednesday, 
December 1, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be given to the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews.

David Eugene Lawrence

Sister Mary Alice Walters, CSA, baptized Elizabeth Johanna, died 
peacefully November 4, 2021, at Nazareth Center, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
 Elizabeth was born on June 21, 1928, in Hays, Kansas, the second 
youngest of twelve children of Frank Walters and Monica Koerner Walters.
 Her mother died when she was four years old. Later her father married 
Rose Befort, a widow with two children. Frank and Rose had two children 
of their own, creating a blended family of sixteen to whom Sister Mary 
Alice was devoted all her life. She entered St. Agnes Convent in 1943 
and graduated from St. Agnes High School. She made her profession of 
vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes as Sister Mary Alice on
 August 15, 1947, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
 Sister Mary Alice wanted to be a teacher from an early age, hoping 
to develop better methods to help children learn than those from her own
 experience of rote learning amid strict discipline. She achieved her 
goal, becoming a lifelong learner and educator. She began teaching in 
Fall 1947 while pursuing undergraduate studies; she earned a B.S. in 
Education from Marian College of Fond du Lac in 1960. Sister Mary Alice 
taught in elementary schools in Wisconsin and Kansas. In 1971, she 
earned her MA in Education, with an emphasis on Administration, from 
Mary Manse College, Toledo, Ohio, qualifying her to serve as principal 
at SS. Peter and Paul School, Hortonville, WI; St. Joseph School, Hays, 
Kansas; St. Louis and St. Patrick School, Fond du Lac, WI; and St. Agnes
 School, Butler, WI. Both as a classroom teacher and a principal she 
fostered individualized learning and curriculums with a whole-child 
approach. Sister Mary Alice also served on several school boards, 
nonprofit boards, and educational committees including St. Mary’s 
Springs High School Board of Directors, Fond du Lac; the Milwaukee 
Archdiocesan Review Board for Accreditation; and as chairperson of the 
HOPE Committee (Helping Others Promote Education) a CSA initiative that 
awarded grants to disadvantaged schools and religious education programs
 for teacher certification and educational materials.
 Taking on a new role from 1991-1995, Sister Mary Alice was appointed
 by CSA leadership to serve as local coordinator for the elderly and 
infirm sisters residing at Nazareth Heights in Fond du Lac.
 Sister Mary Alice spent her final years in active ministry at St. 
Stephen’s Parish in Milwaukee from 2000-2013, beginning as a religion 
teacher then assuming the role of Coordinator of Religious Education. 
She retired from this role in 2013 and chose to continue working as a 
volunteer in the parish: visiting the homebound, substituting as a 
catechist, and being a dearly loved presence and support to the staff 
and parishioners. She also enjoyed gardening and offering hospitality at
 her home in Cudahy, located close to the parish. In May 2021, Sister 
Mary Alice was unexpectedly diagnosed with terminal cancer. She 
immediately moved to Nazareth Center where she received loving care and 
support until the time of her death six months later.
 Sister Mary Alice was preceded in death by her parents; her 
stepmother; her sisters, Marcella (Ray) Dreiling, Cecelia (Clarence) 
Wolf, Catherine (Lex) Schmidt, Mary (Al) Pfeifer, Alice (Alfred) 
Windholz, Frances (Herbert) Schmidt, Rita Mae Walters, Wilma (George) 
Bieker, and Miriam Walters; her brothers Ralph (Anna Mae) Walters and 
Robert (Ernestine) Befort.
 She is survived by her brother, Ronald (Pam) Walters; her sisters 
Rosemary (Ernest) Gerstner, Leona (George) Fross, and Janet (Jude) 
Gerstner; hundreds of nieces, nephews, and their families; and the 
Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed, and ministered.
 Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Nazareth Court
 and Center, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, from 9:00 
-11:00 a.m. and from 12:00 -1:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 2, 2021.
 A prayer service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on December 2, 2021, in 
the Nazareth Center Chapel. Please check in for the Visitation and 
Prayer Service at the 375 Gillett Street entrance only.
 The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Mary Alice will be held on 
December 2, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in St. Francis Home Chapel, 33 Everett 
Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, with Father Kenneth Smits, Capuchin 
presiding. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Springs Cemetery, Fond du 
Lac, WI.
 Memorials may be directed to the CSA Mission Advancement Office, 320 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937.
 The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of 
Nazareth Court and Center and Hospice Hope for their care of Sister Mary
 Alice.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Sister Mary Alice Walters, CSA, baptized Elizabeth Johanna, died 
peacefully November 4, 2021, at Nazareth Center, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
 Elizabeth was born on June 21, 1928, in Hays, Kansas, the second 
youngest of twelve children of Frank Walters and Monica Koerner Walters.
 Her mother died when she was four years old. Later her father married 
Rose Befort, a widow with two children. Frank and Rose had two children 
of their own, creating a blended family of sixteen to whom Sister Mary 
Alice was devoted all her life. She entered St. Agnes Convent in 1943 
and graduated from St. Agnes High School. She made her profession of 
vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes as Sister Mary Alice on
 August 15, 1947, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
 Sister Mary Alice wanted to be a teacher from an early age, hoping 
to develop better methods to help children learn than those from her own
 experience of rote learning amid strict discipline. She achieved her 
goal, becoming a lifelong learner and educator. She began teaching in 
Fall 1947 while pursuing undergraduate studies; she earned a B.S. in 
Education from Marian College of Fond du Lac in 1960. Sister Mary Alice 
taught in elementary schools in Wisconsin and Kansas. In 1971, she 
earned her MA in Education, with an emphasis on Administration, from 
Mary Manse College, Toledo, Ohio, qualifying her to serve as principal 
at SS. Peter and Paul School, Hortonville, WI; St. Joseph School, Hays, 
Kansas; St. Louis and St. Patrick School, Fond du Lac, WI; and St. Agnes
 School, Butler, WI. Both as a classroom teacher and a principal she 
fostered individualized learning and curriculums with a whole-child 
approach. Sister Mary Alice also served on several school boards, 
nonprofit boards, and educational committees including St. Mary’s 
Springs High School Board of Directors, Fond du Lac; the Milwaukee 
Archdiocesan Review Board for Accreditation; and as chairperson of the 
HOPE Committee (Helping Others Promote Education) a CSA initiative that 
awarded grants to disadvantaged schools and religious education programs
 for teacher certification and educational materials.
 Taking on a new role from 1991-1995, Sister Mary Alice was appointed
 by CSA leadership to serve as local coordinator for the elderly and 
infirm sisters residing at Nazareth Heights in Fond du Lac.
 Sister Mary Alice spent her final years in active ministry at St. 
Stephen’s Parish in Milwaukee from 2000-2013, beginning as a religion 
teacher then assuming the role of Coordinator of Religious Education. 
She retired from this role in 2013 and chose to continue working as a 
volunteer in the parish: visiting the homebound, substituting as a 
catechist, and being a dearly loved presence and support to the staff 
and parishioners. She also enjoyed gardening and offering hospitality at
 her home in Cudahy, located close to the parish. In May 2021, Sister 
Mary Alice was unexpectedly diagnosed with terminal cancer. She 
immediately moved to Nazareth Center where she received loving care and 
support until the time of her death six months later.
 Sister Mary Alice was preceded in death by her parents; her 
stepmother; her sisters, Marcella (Ray) Dreiling, Cecelia (Clarence) 
Wolf, Catherine (Lex) Schmidt, Mary (Al) Pfeifer, Alice (Alfred) 
Windholz, Frances (Herbert) Schmidt, Rita Mae Walters, Wilma (George) 
Bieker, and Miriam Walters; her brothers Ralph (Anna Mae) Walters and 
Robert (Ernestine) Befort.
 She is survived by her brother, Ronald (Pam) Walters; her sisters 
Rosemary (Ernest) Gerstner, Leona (George) Fross, and Janet (Jude) 
Gerstner; hundreds of nieces, nephews, and their families; and the 
Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed, and ministered.
 Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Nazareth Court
 and Center, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, from 9:00 
-11:00 a.m. and from 12:00 -1:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 2, 2021.
 A prayer service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on December 2, 2021, in 
the Nazareth Center Chapel. Please check in for the Visitation and 
Prayer Service at the 375 Gillett Street entrance only.
 The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Mary Alice will be held on 
December 2, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in St. Francis Home Chapel, 33 Everett 
Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, with Father Kenneth Smits, Capuchin 
presiding. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Springs Cemetery, Fond du 
Lac, WI.
 Memorials may be directed to the CSA Mission Advancement Office, 320 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937.
 The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of 
Nazareth Court and Center and Hospice Hope for their care of Sister Mary
 Alice.

Sister Mary Alice Walters

Marvin Ernest Selle, 69, died on November 24, 2021, at Harry Hynes 
Inpatient Unit, Wichita, Kansas. He was born on March 2, 1952, at Great 
Bend, Kansas to Eugene &amp; Lois (Fischer) Selle. He married 
Donna-Marie Werle on June 3, 1973.

A lifetime resident of Great Bend, he worked for South Bend Township 
as a Heavy Equipment Operator until his retirement in 2016. His life’s 
passions were fishing and hunting.

Survivors include Donna-Marie Selle, of the home; mother, Lois Selle 
of Great Bend, Kansas; sons, Anthony (Breea) Selle of Commerce City, 
Colorado, Chris (Cathy) Selle of Great Bend, Kansas, Mitchell Selle of 
Great Bend, Kansas; daughter, April Trantham of Great Bend, Kansas; 
brothers: Allen (Marilyn) Selle of Great Bend, Kansas, Dwight (Carol) 
Selle of Great Bend, Kansas; nine grandchildren, Sara, Levi, Caeden, 
Astin, Emeric, Ryker, Savanna, Skylar, Kaitlyn. He is preceded in death 
by his father.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 
November 30, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving from 
5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, 
December 1, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home with Reverend Dick Ogle 
presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery North, Great 
Bend. 

Memorials have been designated to the Marvin Selle Expense Fund or
 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Marvin Ernest Selle, 69, died on November 24, 2021, at Harry Hynes 
Inpatient Unit, Wichita, Kansas. He was born on March 2, 1952, at Great 
Bend, Kansas to Eugene &amp; Lois (Fischer) Selle. He married 
Donna-Marie Werle on June 3, 1973.A lifetime resident of Great Bend, he worked for South Bend Township 
as a Heavy Equipment Operator until his retirement in 2016. His life’s 
passions were fishing and hunting.Survivors include Donna-Marie Selle, of the home; mother, Lois Selle 
of Great Bend, Kansas; sons, Anthony (Breea) Selle of Commerce City, 
Colorado, Chris (Cathy) Selle of Great Bend, Kansas, Mitchell Selle of 
Great Bend, Kansas; daughter, April Trantham of Great Bend, Kansas; 
brothers: Allen (Marilyn) Selle of Great Bend, Kansas, Dwight (Carol) 
Selle of Great Bend, Kansas; nine grandchildren, Sara, Levi, Caeden, 
Astin, Emeric, Ryker, Savanna, Skylar, Kaitlyn. He is preceded in death 
by his father.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 
November 30, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving from 
5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, 
December 1, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home with Reverend Dick Ogle 
presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery North, Great 
Bend. Memorials have been designated to the Marvin Selle Expense Fund or
 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Marvin Ernest Selle

Carolyn Sulzer Redinger Peterson, 83, passed away on Thursday, November 
25, 2021, at the Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center, Kansas. 
 Vera Carolyn Sulzer, 7th child of Joseph Arthur and Mamie Esther 
Turner was born July 11, 1938, at the family home near Cale, Arkansas. 
 Late in 1938 the family moved to northeast Louisiana and remained 
there until 1952 when Carolyn and her parents moved to Conway County, 
Arkansas. Carolyn attended grade school and junior high at Oak Ridge, LA
 and graduated from Wonderview High School, Conway County, AR. 
 Carolyn learned to love books and reading at an early age-a love 
that continued all her life. During her junior-high, Carolyn decided 
that she would like to be a teacher. Determined to reach that goal, she 
attended Bethany Nazarene College (now Southern Nazarene Univ.), even 
though she had to work more than one job at a time to pay her expenses. 
 It could be said that Carolyn’s teaching career began while she was 
in high school when she taught a class of younger children in Sunday 
School. Her Sunday school work continued during her college days and on 
until later years. At one time or another, Carolyn taught all ages in 
Sunday school and Bible school, and, she directed the children’s church 
for several years. 
 Carolyn’s professional career began at Agra, KS after graduation 
from Bethany Nazarene College in 1962 with a major in history. Her first
 assignment was all subjects for 6th and 7th grades. Year-by-year, her 
class assignments changed until she was teaching high school history or 
English duties with the junior high and with some time in the library. 
 Carolyn and Ted Glen Redinger were married May 30, 1963, at 
Kensington, KS and continued to live in Agra until 1973 when Carolyn was
 hired as full-time librarian at the Smith Center Jr-Sr High School. 
Carolyn continued as librarian until her retirement in 2000. Ted passed 
away in 1994. 
 Raised in a home that taught and lived a personal relationship with 
Christ, Carolyn accepted Christ as her Savior in 1953. However, as a 
young adult Carolyn did not hold true to her convictions, but, in 1981 
she rededicated her life to Christ and in January, 1982 became a member 
of the Smith Center Nazarene Church. 
 Psalm 40:1-3a 
 I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and 
heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and
 the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked 
along. 
 He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. 
 Carolyn participated in the church in many ways: Sunday school and 
vacation Bible school teacher; children’s church director; choir member;
 special music participant; and as church treasurer. 
 On April 7, 2001, Carolyn and Donald Lee Peterson were married in 
Smith Center. Carolyn and Ted had no children, but now Carolyn was given
 a large and growing family. The Peterson children became very special 
friends of Carolyn’s and she dearly loved them all. As the 
greatgrandchildren came along, she enjoyed making quilts for each of the
 little ones. 
 Carolyn started researching her family history and she discovered 
she had a Revolutionary War Patriot in Peter David. She was accepted as a
 member of the DAR on October 9, 2010. She was currently serving as the 
Regent of the Sarah Steward DAR Chapter. 
 Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother, 
Jame Alfred; brothers, Travis, Jesse, Howard and Cyrus; sister, Juanita 
Bethany; a nephew James Albert and two nieces: Barbara Nell Sulzer and 
Margaret Bethany Rebmann and by her husbands, Ted Redinger and Donald 
Peterson. 
 Survivors include her step-children: Tony and wife Coralee; Terry 
and wife Sally; Connie and husband Bruce Jacobs; Curtis and wife Martha;
 Brenda McCrary; daughter-in-law, Diane Peterson; sister in law Betty 
Sulzer of Ollala, WA 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; nieces; 
nephews; and a host of friends.

Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Carolyn-Peterson?obId=23218863#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Carolyn Sulzer Redinger Peterson, 83, passed away on Thursday, November 
25, 2021, at the Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center, Kansas. 
 Vera Carolyn Sulzer, 7th child of Joseph Arthur and Mamie Esther 
Turner was born July 11, 1938, at the family home near Cale, Arkansas. 
 Late in 1938 the family moved to northeast Louisiana and remained 
there until 1952 when Carolyn and her parents moved to Conway County, 
Arkansas. Carolyn attended grade school and junior high at Oak Ridge, LA
 and graduated from Wonderview High School, Conway County, AR. 
 Carolyn learned to love books and reading at an early age-a love 
that continued all her life. During her junior-high, Carolyn decided 
that she would like to be a teacher. Determined to reach that goal, she 
attended Bethany Nazarene College (now Southern Nazarene Univ.), even 
though she had to work more than one job at a time to pay her expenses. 
 It could be said that Carolyn’s teaching career began while she was 
in high school when she taught a class of younger children in Sunday 
School. Her Sunday school work continued during her college days and on 
until later years. At one time or another, Carolyn taught all ages in 
Sunday school and Bible school, and, she directed the children’s church 
for several years. 
 Carolyn’s professional career began at Agra, KS after graduation 
from Bethany Nazarene College in 1962 with a major in history. Her first
 assignment was all subjects for 6th and 7th grades. Year-by-year, her 
class assignments changed until she was teaching high school history or 
English duties with the junior high and with some time in the library. 
 Carolyn and Ted Glen Redinger were married May 30, 1963, at 
Kensington, KS and continued to live in Agra until 1973 when Carolyn was
 hired as full-time librarian at the Smith Center Jr-Sr High School. 
Carolyn continued as librarian until her retirement in 2000. Ted passed 
away in 1994. 
 Raised in a home that taught and lived a personal relationship with 
Christ, Carolyn accepted Christ as her Savior in 1953. However, as a 
young adult Carolyn did not hold true to her convictions, but, in 1981 
she rededicated her life to Christ and in January, 1982 became a member 
of the Smith Center Nazarene Church. 
 Psalm 40:1-3a 
 I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and 
heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and
 the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked 
along. 
 He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. 
 Carolyn participated in the church in many ways: Sunday school and 
vacation Bible school teacher; children’s church director; choir member;
 special music participant; and as church treasurer. 
 On April 7, 2001, Carolyn and Donald Lee Peterson were married in 
Smith Center. Carolyn and Ted had no children, but now Carolyn was given
 a large and growing family. The Peterson children became very special 
friends of Carolyn’s and she dearly loved them all. As the 
greatgrandchildren came along, she enjoyed making quilts for each of the
 little ones. 
 Carolyn started researching her family history and she discovered 
she had a Revolutionary War Patriot in Peter David. She was accepted as a
 member of the DAR on October 9, 2010. She was currently serving as the 
Regent of the Sarah Steward DAR Chapter. 
 Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother, 
Jame Alfred; brothers, Travis, Jesse, Howard and Cyrus; sister, Juanita 
Bethany; a nephew James Albert and two nieces: Barbara Nell Sulzer and 
Margaret Bethany Rebmann and by her husbands, Ted Redinger and Donald 
Peterson. 
 Survivors include her step-children: Tony and wife Coralee; Terry 
and wife Sally; Connie and husband Bruce Jacobs; Curtis and wife Martha;
 Brenda McCrary; daughter-in-law, Diane Peterson; sister in law Betty 
Sulzer of Ollala, WA 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; nieces; 
nephews; and a host of friends.Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Carolyn-Peterson?obId=23218863#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.&nbsp;

Carolyn Peterson

Richard Allen Lemon passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at the 
Rooks County Health Center at the age of 79. He was born on December 13,
 1941, to Floyd and Lucille (Highley) Lemon in Phillips County Valley 
Township, Kansas. He was united in marriage to Janet B. Mueller on 
September 24, 1960, at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Athol, Kansas. 
The couple was blessed with three children: Ty, Monica, and Stacey.
 Richard grew up in Smith Center and graduated from Smith Center High
 School in 1959. He went to work as an electrician and later owned RJ 
Electric in Plainville. He enjoyed his time in the outdoors hunting and 
fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.
 He is survived by his children, Ty (Brenda) Lemon of Chapman, KS, 
Monica Ebbert of WaKeeney, KS, and Stacey (Pat) Dujakovich of Kansas 
City, MO; siblings, Elda Lovin of Leoti, KS, and Cleta (Gary) Smith of 
Smithville, MO; sister-in-law, Marion Lemon of Smith Center, KS; nine 
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
 He is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Lucille Lemon; 
wife, Janet Lemon; siblings, Donald Lemon and Edna (Larry) Carroll; and 
son-in-law, Kim Ebbert.
 Family has chosen private services.
 Memorials are suggested to the Rooks County Health Center and may be
 sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., 
Plainville, KS 67663.

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 </figure>Richard Allen Lemon passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at the 
Rooks County Health Center at the age of 79. He was born on December 13,
 1941, to Floyd and Lucille (Highley) Lemon in Phillips County Valley 
Township, Kansas. He was united in marriage to Janet B. Mueller on 
September 24, 1960, at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Athol, Kansas. 
The couple was blessed with three children: Ty, Monica, and Stacey.
 Richard grew up in Smith Center and graduated from Smith Center High
 School in 1959. He went to work as an electrician and later owned RJ 
Electric in Plainville. He enjoyed his time in the outdoors hunting and 
fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.
 He is survived by his children, Ty (Brenda) Lemon of Chapman, KS, 
Monica Ebbert of WaKeeney, KS, and Stacey (Pat) Dujakovich of Kansas 
City, MO; siblings, Elda Lovin of Leoti, KS, and Cleta (Gary) Smith of 
Smithville, MO; sister-in-law, Marion Lemon of Smith Center, KS; nine 
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
 He is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Lucille Lemon; 
wife, Janet Lemon; siblings, Donald Lemon and Edna (Larry) Carroll; and 
son-in-law, Kim Ebbert.
 Family has chosen private services.
 Memorials are suggested to the Rooks County Health Center and may be
 sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., 
Plainville, KS 67663.

Richard Allen Lemon

April 29, 1959 ~ November 24, 2021

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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

April 29, 1959 ~ November 24, 2021An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Irma-Flores">HERE</a> for service details.

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