LaVerne N. Dinkel, 86, Ellis, died Friday, November 19, 2021, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born November 19, 1935, on the 
family farm southwest of Ellis, one of 15 children of Nicholas Andrew 
and Leoba (Geist) Dinkel.&nbsp; He attended country school until eighth grade
 then went to work for several local farmers.&nbsp;&nbsp; He served in the U.S. 
Army from 1954-1956 and was in the Army Reserve.&nbsp; 

On January 2, 1960, he 
was united in marriage to Janice Schoenthaler in Wichita, and they 
celebrated 61 years of marriage.&nbsp; LaVerne was a trim carpenter and owned
 and operated Big D Construction.&nbsp; He trained his brothers in the trade 
and they went on to practice the trade with their own businesses.&nbsp; He 
was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and his family and Catholic 
faith were very important to him.&nbsp; LaVerne enjoyed vegetable gardening 
and growing pumpkins, polka dancing and polka music, and playing 
Pinochle and Pitch.&nbsp; He faithfully attended his sons’ sporting events, 
and was a fan of the Denver Broncos, the New York Yankees, and women’s 
college basketball.&nbsp; He loved every moment with his grandchildren, 
especially when they would all eat ice cream right out of the carton.

Survivors include his wife Janice of 
Ellis, three sons: Dan Dinkel and fiancé Stephanie Desjarlais of Derby, 
Don Dinkel and wife Jan of Columbia, SC, and Daryl Dinkel and wife 
Corinne of Mack, CO, five brothers: LeRoy Dinkel and wife Helen of 
Lakewood, CO, Verlin Dinkel of Henderson, NV, Larry Dinkel of Ellis, 
Patrick Dinkel and wife Doris of Broomfield, CO, and Paul Dinkel of 
Stilwell, OK, three sisters: Mary Ann Legleiter of Hays, Florence Honas 
of Chanute, and Bernice Klaus and husband Kenneth of Salina, two 
grandchildren: Trent and Kayla Dinkel, and numerous nieces, nephews, and
 cousins.

He was preceded in death by his 
parents, a son: Dave Dinkel, and six brothers: Markus, Marvin, Marvin, 
Allen, Kenneth, and Verlin Dinkel.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 
Ellis, with Fr. Dana Clark officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military honors by 
the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will follow in the church cemetery.&nbsp;
 Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 on Monday and from 9:00 am 
until 10:00 on Tuesday, all at the church.&nbsp; Recitation of the rosary 
will be at 6:30 pm followed by a vigil service at 7:00, both on Monday 
at the church.&nbsp; 

The family requests no flowers or plants and suggests 
memorials to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or to St. Mary’s School.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of LaVerne may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;

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 </figure>LaVerne N. Dinkel, 86, Ellis, died Friday, November 19, 2021, at home surrounded by his family.He was born November 19, 1935, on the 
family farm southwest of Ellis, one of 15 children of Nicholas Andrew 
and Leoba (Geist) Dinkel.&nbsp; He attended country school until eighth grade
 then went to work for several local farmers.&nbsp;&nbsp; He served in the U.S. 
Army from 1954-1956 and was in the Army Reserve.&nbsp; On January 2, 1960, he 
was united in marriage to Janice Schoenthaler in Wichita, and they 
celebrated 61 years of marriage.&nbsp; LaVerne was a trim carpenter and owned
 and operated Big D Construction.&nbsp; He trained his brothers in the trade 
and they went on to practice the trade with their own businesses.&nbsp; He 
was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and his family and Catholic 
faith were very important to him.&nbsp; LaVerne enjoyed vegetable gardening 
and growing pumpkins, polka dancing and polka music, and playing 
Pinochle and Pitch.&nbsp; He faithfully attended his sons’ sporting events, 
and was a fan of the Denver Broncos, the New York Yankees, and women’s 
college basketball.&nbsp; He loved every moment with his grandchildren, 
especially when they would all eat ice cream right out of the carton.Survivors include his wife Janice of 
Ellis, three sons: Dan Dinkel and fiancé Stephanie Desjarlais of Derby, 
Don Dinkel and wife Jan of Columbia, SC, and Daryl Dinkel and wife 
Corinne of Mack, CO, five brothers: LeRoy Dinkel and wife Helen of 
Lakewood, CO, Verlin Dinkel of Henderson, NV, Larry Dinkel of Ellis, 
Patrick Dinkel and wife Doris of Broomfield, CO, and Paul Dinkel of 
Stilwell, OK, three sisters: Mary Ann Legleiter of Hays, Florence Honas 
of Chanute, and Bernice Klaus and husband Kenneth of Salina, two 
grandchildren: Trent and Kayla Dinkel, and numerous nieces, nephews, and
 cousins.He was preceded in death by his 
parents, a son: Dave Dinkel, and six brothers: Markus, Marvin, Marvin, 
Allen, Kenneth, and Verlin Dinkel.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 
Ellis, with Fr. Dana Clark officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military honors by 
the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will follow in the church cemetery.&nbsp;
 Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 on Monday and from 9:00 am 
until 10:00 on Tuesday, all at the church.&nbsp; Recitation of the rosary 
will be at 6:30 pm followed by a vigil service at 7:00, both on Monday 
at the church.&nbsp; The family requests no flowers or plants and suggests 
memorials to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or to St. Mary’s School.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of LaVerne may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;

LaVerne N. Dinkel

Edna M. (Soukup) Buehler, Wilson, KS, passed away on November 20, 2021, 
at the Ellsworth County Medical Center, Ellsworth, KS, at the age of 92.
 She was born on February 1, 1929, to Frank J. and Albina (Tymer) 
Soukup. She married Dale Buehler on June 15, 1949, at the St. Wenceslaus
 Catholic Church in Wilson. They were blessed with four children: 
Gloria, Wes, Lori, and Bruce.
 Edna graduated from Wilson High School with the Class of 1947. She 
then attended Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, KS, where she earned
 her teaching certificate. She taught at College Hill School south of 
Dorrance for two years. Later she worked at the Wilson Nursing Center as
 a Certified Nurse’s Aid for 20 years. She was a member of the St. 
Wenceslaus Altar Society and VFW Auxiliary of Russell, KS.
 Edna loved flowers and tending to her huge flower garden. She also 
loved cooking, baking, and quilting. But most of all, she loved her 
family and spending time with her grandchildren.
 Edna is survived by her children: Gloria Martin (Danny) of Joplin, 
MO, Wes Buehler (Brenda) of Wilson, Lori Pflughoeft (Craig) of 
McPherson, KS, and Bruce Buehler of Dallas, TX; 4 grandchildren: Shane 
Martin (Karla), Jordan Pflughoeft (Rebecca), Mark Pflughoeft 
(Katherine), and Michelle Staats (Steven); 6 great-grandchildren; 
brother, Victor Soukup (Sharen) of Garden City, KS; and many nieces and 
nephews.
 She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Albina; husband,
 Dale; sisters Helen Mikulecky, Leona Scantland, and Irene Healey.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, November 24, 
2021, at 10AM at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson. Visitation 
will be on Tuesday 3PM until 8PM and a Vigil Service at 7PM at the 
funeral home in Wilson.
 Memorials are suggested to St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church and may be
 sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 610 24th St, Wilson, KS 
67490.

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 </figure>Edna M. (Soukup) Buehler, Wilson, KS, passed away on November 20, 2021, 
at the Ellsworth County Medical Center, Ellsworth, KS, at the age of 92.
 She was born on February 1, 1929, to Frank J. and Albina (Tymer) 
Soukup. She married Dale Buehler on June 15, 1949, at the St. Wenceslaus
 Catholic Church in Wilson. They were blessed with four children: 
Gloria, Wes, Lori, and Bruce.
 Edna graduated from Wilson High School with the Class of 1947. She 
then attended Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, KS, where she earned
 her teaching certificate. She taught at College Hill School south of 
Dorrance for two years. Later she worked at the Wilson Nursing Center as
 a Certified Nurse’s Aid for 20 years. She was a member of the St. 
Wenceslaus Altar Society and VFW Auxiliary of Russell, KS.
 Edna loved flowers and tending to her huge flower garden. She also 
loved cooking, baking, and quilting. But most of all, she loved her 
family and spending time with her grandchildren.
 Edna is survived by her children: Gloria Martin (Danny) of Joplin, 
MO, Wes Buehler (Brenda) of Wilson, Lori Pflughoeft (Craig) of 
McPherson, KS, and Bruce Buehler of Dallas, TX; 4 grandchildren: Shane 
Martin (Karla), Jordan Pflughoeft (Rebecca), Mark Pflughoeft 
(Katherine), and Michelle Staats (Steven); 6 great-grandchildren; 
brother, Victor Soukup (Sharen) of Garden City, KS; and many nieces and 
nephews.
 She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Albina; husband,
 Dale; sisters Helen Mikulecky, Leona Scantland, and Irene Healey.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, November 24, 
2021, at 10AM at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson. Visitation 
will be on Tuesday 3PM until 8PM and a Vigil Service at 7PM at the 
funeral home in Wilson.
 Memorials are suggested to St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church and may be
 sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 610 24th St, Wilson, KS 
67490.

Edna M. (Soukup) Buehler

Julia Alberta (Couture) Armbruster, Plainville, KS, passed away on 
November 20, 2021, in Plainville, at the age of 78. She was born on 
March 4, 1943, the third of six children, to Len G. and Audrey Quetona 
(Stull) Couture in rural Rooks County, Kansas, near Palco. She was 
married to Donald Armbruster in 1966. 
 Julia grew up in Rooks County and graduated from Palco High School 
in 1961. She cooked for the O’Loughlin School in Hays for many years and
 enjoyed seeing the little kids coming through the lunch line. She also 
drove the water truck for her husband for many years. Julia enjoyed all 
her grandchildren. She loved gambling and could pull a good all-nighter 
doing so!
 Julia is survived by her children: Tamara Seglem of Kaw City, OK, 
Michael Wentworth (Diann) of Clearwater, KS, Lucinda Kerns of Kaw City, 
OK, Loralynn Housman (Terry) of Hays, KS, and Lance Armbruster (Angie) 
of Plainville, KS; brother, Lee Couture (Edie) of Palco, KS; sisters, 
Gwen Brown of Stockton, KS and Audrey Deines of Ottawa, KS; 13 
grandchildren, Dustin Wentworth, Ashley Hill, Amanda Rogers, Linsey 
Morris, Jestine Peace, Garrison Peace, Whitney Fleenor, Ashia Hostetler,
 Kiowa Higdon, Maggie Housman, Elise Heim, Cheyenne Armbruster-Wahrman, 
and Sage Armbruster; and 22 great-grandchildren, Leland Hept, Lennon 
Morris, Trinity Peace, Brooklyn Fleenor (Jules), Collin Fleenor, Jared 
Fleenor, Amari Fleenor, Kinley Higdon, Riggs Higdon, Westin Higdon, 
Sebastin Wentworth, Brooke Wentworth, Jesse Smiley, Damian Rogers, 
Tryston Rogers, Erin Wentworth, Erik Wentworth, Harlan Crawford, Journi 
Leones, Easton Leones, Violet Hostetler, and Piper Housman.
 She is preceded in death by her parents, Len and Quetona; husband, Donald; and sisters Geraldine Warren and LaDonna Kay Kelso.
 Julia was a hardworking and fun-loving woman. She knew how to have 
fun and enjoy life along the way. She will be greatly missed by all who 
knew her, but the celebration of her life and memories will never be 
forgotten.
 A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at 
10:30 AM at the First Christian Church in Plainville. Visitation will be
 held on Friday 2PM until 8PM at the funeral home in Plainville.
 Memorials are suggested to O’Loughlin Schools – Hays and may be sent
 in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 
67663.

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 </figure>Julia Alberta (Couture) Armbruster, Plainville, KS, passed away on 
November 20, 2021, in Plainville, at the age of 78. She was born on 
March 4, 1943, the third of six children, to Len G. and Audrey Quetona 
(Stull) Couture in rural Rooks County, Kansas, near Palco. She was 
married to Donald Armbruster in 1966. 
 Julia grew up in Rooks County and graduated from Palco High School 
in 1961. She cooked for the O’Loughlin School in Hays for many years and
 enjoyed seeing the little kids coming through the lunch line. She also 
drove the water truck for her husband for many years. Julia enjoyed all 
her grandchildren. She loved gambling and could pull a good all-nighter 
doing so!
 Julia is survived by her children: Tamara Seglem of Kaw City, OK, 
Michael Wentworth (Diann) of Clearwater, KS, Lucinda Kerns of Kaw City, 
OK, Loralynn Housman (Terry) of Hays, KS, and Lance Armbruster (Angie) 
of Plainville, KS; brother, Lee Couture (Edie) of Palco, KS; sisters, 
Gwen Brown of Stockton, KS and Audrey Deines of Ottawa, KS; 13 
grandchildren, Dustin Wentworth, Ashley Hill, Amanda Rogers, Linsey 
Morris, Jestine Peace, Garrison Peace, Whitney Fleenor, Ashia Hostetler,
 Kiowa Higdon, Maggie Housman, Elise Heim, Cheyenne Armbruster-Wahrman, 
and Sage Armbruster; and 22 great-grandchildren, Leland Hept, Lennon 
Morris, Trinity Peace, Brooklyn Fleenor (Jules), Collin Fleenor, Jared 
Fleenor, Amari Fleenor, Kinley Higdon, Riggs Higdon, Westin Higdon, 
Sebastin Wentworth, Brooke Wentworth, Jesse Smiley, Damian Rogers, 
Tryston Rogers, Erin Wentworth, Erik Wentworth, Harlan Crawford, Journi 
Leones, Easton Leones, Violet Hostetler, and Piper Housman.
 She is preceded in death by her parents, Len and Quetona; husband, Donald; and sisters Geraldine Warren and LaDonna Kay Kelso.
 Julia was a hardworking and fun-loving woman. She knew how to have 
fun and enjoy life along the way. She will be greatly missed by all who 
knew her, but the celebration of her life and memories will never be 
forgotten.
 A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at 
10:30 AM at the First Christian Church in Plainville. Visitation will be
 held on Friday 2PM until 8PM at the funeral home in Plainville.
 Memorials are suggested to O’Loughlin Schools – Hays and may be sent
 in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 
67663.

Julia Alberta (Couture) Armbruster

Gwen Irene Walter, 85, passed away November 20, 2021, at Pratt Regional Medical Center, Pratt.

She was born October 5, 1936, in Arnold, Nebraska, the daughter of Ralph Earl and Irene Violet Norall Alexander.

Moving from Lyons, she was an area resident since 1971. She was a 
group manager of Alco and a member of the First Christian Church, both 
of Larned.

On April 5, 1954, she married Vurn “Shorty” Walter at Kearney Nebraska; he preceded her in death on March 18, 2005.

Survivors include: five children, Robert L. (Mary) Walter, McPherson,
 Connie Lou (Raul) Servin, San Antonio, Texas, Bruce E. (Julia) Walter, 
Turon, Thomas E. Walter, Larned, Rocky (Linda) Fox, Pratt; one sister, 
Judy (George) Lookhart, Manhattan; twenty-one grandchildren, forty-six 
great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a brother, 
Ralph D. Alexander, and two sisters, Joan Bagley and Virginia Moore.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at 
Beckwith Mortuary, with Pastor Damon Bradley presiding. Visitation will 
be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Beckwith 
Mortuary with family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in 
Larned Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Salvation Army in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

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 </figure>Gwen Irene Walter, 85, passed away November 20, 2021, at Pratt Regional Medical Center, Pratt.She was born October 5, 1936, in Arnold, Nebraska, the daughter of Ralph Earl and Irene Violet Norall Alexander.Moving from Lyons, she was an area resident since 1971. She was a 
group manager of Alco and a member of the First Christian Church, both 
of Larned.On April 5, 1954, she married Vurn “Shorty” Walter at Kearney Nebraska; he preceded her in death on March 18, 2005.Survivors include: five children, Robert L. (Mary) Walter, McPherson,
 Connie Lou (Raul) Servin, San Antonio, Texas, Bruce E. (Julia) Walter, 
Turon, Thomas E. Walter, Larned, Rocky (Linda) Fox, Pratt; one sister, 
Judy (George) Lookhart, Manhattan; twenty-one grandchildren, forty-six 
great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a brother, 
Ralph D. Alexander, and two sisters, Joan Bagley and Virginia Moore.Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at 
Beckwith Mortuary, with Pastor Damon Bradley presiding. Visitation will 
be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Beckwith 
Mortuary with family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in 
Larned Cemetery.Memorials may be given to the Salvation Army in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Gwen Irene Walter

J.S. Wagner passed away on November 19, 2021, at Meadowlark Retirement Community in Manhattan, KS.
 Junior Simeon "J.S." Wagner was born on October 25, 1922, in Smith 
Center, KS. His parents were Lillie (Routh) and A. F. “Jud” Wagner.
 J.S. attended primary grades at Smith Center Grade and then a one 
room country school north of Smith Center. He was an honor student and 
football and track athlete at SCHS, graduating in 1940. J.S. went on to 
Fort Hays but his time there was interrupted by WWII. J.S. followed his 
father’s footsteps and enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1942.
 J.S. was assigned to officer training school at Bowling Green State 
University in Ohio. He returned later to Bowling Green to receive his 
bachelor’s degree.
 J.S. met his wife Betty (Barcus) Wagner at SCHS. They were married 
in 1945. J.S. and Betty were blessed with 3 children, Nancy, Jim and 
Joe.
 J.S. was enlisted with the Marine Corps, both active and reserve 
duty for several years spanning WWII and the Korean War. He was 
discharged with the rank of Captain. While J.S. was in the Marine 
Reserves he was hired as a social studies teacher at Lebanon High 
School. He then was called back to active duty to serve in Korea. Upon 
completing his Marine assignment in Korea, he resumed teaching in 
Lebanon.
 In the mid 1950s, J.S. decided to pursue administration certification using the GI Bill to study at the University of Colorado.
 In 1955 J.S. started his long tenure as school superintendent in 
Kensington. He remained as superintendent until retirement in the spring
 of 1987. He developed and maintained hundreds of positive relations 
with the students, staff and community members at Kensington. In 
addition, he supervised the development of many building projects for 
USD 238 and held many league administration duties. J.S. was a member of
 many organizations including the United Church of Kensington, Lions 
Club (charter member), VFW, American Legion, The Marine Corps League and
 the KS Retired Teachers Association (serving as state president at one 
time. He was league president of the K-18 (cookie) baseball association 
at one time. In addition, J.S. wrote a grant that in large part provided
 financial support for the building of the Kensington Senior Center. 
 J.S. and Betty continued to make Kensington their home after his 
retirement until October 2017. During retirement J.S. and Betty remained
 quite active in community affairs. J.S. was a big sports fan. His 
favorite teams were the Kensington Gold Bugs, Thunder Ridge Longhorns, 
K-State Wildcats, Bowling Green Falcons, the Royals and the Chiefs.
 J.S. was proceeded in death by his parents, his sisters Maxine and Donna (Attwood) and grandson Joey Weber.
 He is survived by his daughter Nancy Weber (John), son Jim Wagner 
(Susan), son Joel Wagner (Diane), grandson Greg Wagner and a brother Bob
 (Vicki) Wagner.

Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Junior-Simeon--JS-Wagner?obId=23148269#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>J.S. Wagner passed away on November 19, 2021, at Meadowlark Retirement Community in Manhattan, KS.
 Junior Simeon "J.S." Wagner was born on October 25, 1922, in Smith 
Center, KS. His parents were Lillie (Routh) and A. F. “Jud” Wagner.
 J.S. attended primary grades at Smith Center Grade and then a one 
room country school north of Smith Center. He was an honor student and 
football and track athlete at SCHS, graduating in 1940. J.S. went on to 
Fort Hays but his time there was interrupted by WWII. J.S. followed his 
father’s footsteps and enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1942.
 J.S. was assigned to officer training school at Bowling Green State 
University in Ohio. He returned later to Bowling Green to receive his 
bachelor’s degree.
 J.S. met his wife Betty (Barcus) Wagner at SCHS. They were married 
in 1945. J.S. and Betty were blessed with 3 children, Nancy, Jim and 
Joe.
 J.S. was enlisted with the Marine Corps, both active and reserve 
duty for several years spanning WWII and the Korean War. He was 
discharged with the rank of Captain. While J.S. was in the Marine 
Reserves he was hired as a social studies teacher at Lebanon High 
School. He then was called back to active duty to serve in Korea. Upon 
completing his Marine assignment in Korea, he resumed teaching in 
Lebanon.
 In the mid 1950s, J.S. decided to pursue administration certification using the GI Bill to study at the University of Colorado.
 In 1955 J.S. started his long tenure as school superintendent in 
Kensington. He remained as superintendent until retirement in the spring
 of 1987. He developed and maintained hundreds of positive relations 
with the students, staff and community members at Kensington. In 
addition, he supervised the development of many building projects for 
USD 238 and held many league administration duties. J.S. was a member of
 many organizations including the United Church of Kensington, Lions 
Club (charter member), VFW, American Legion, The Marine Corps League and
 the KS Retired Teachers Association (serving as state president at one 
time. He was league president of the K-18 (cookie) baseball association 
at one time. In addition, J.S. wrote a grant that in large part provided
 financial support for the building of the Kensington Senior Center. 
 J.S. and Betty continued to make Kensington their home after his 
retirement until October 2017. During retirement J.S. and Betty remained
 quite active in community affairs. J.S. was a big sports fan. His 
favorite teams were the Kensington Gold Bugs, Thunder Ridge Longhorns, 
K-State Wildcats, Bowling Green Falcons, the Royals and the Chiefs.
 J.S. was proceeded in death by his parents, his sisters Maxine and Donna (Attwood) and grandson Joey Weber.
 He is survived by his daughter Nancy Weber (John), son Jim Wagner 
(Susan), son Joel Wagner (Diane), grandson Greg Wagner and a brother Bob
 (Vicki) Wagner.Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Junior-Simeon--JS-Wagner?obId=23148269#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Junior Simeon 'J.S.' Wagner

Jack Milton Selbe passed away at the Red Bud Village in Plainville, 
Kansas on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at the age of 91. He was born on 
October 19, 1930 to William and Adalaid (Barns) Selbe in Ellis, Kansas. 
He was united in marriage to Mary L. (Miller) Selbe in 1952 and the 
couple raised two daughers: Denise and Joni.
 Jack was a lifetime resident of Rooks County and attended Plainville
 schools until the 10th grade. He then enlisted into the United States 
Marine Corps in 1950 and fought in the Korean War. He was honorably 
discharged in 1952 and married Mary Miller. When Jack returned to 
Plainville he owned the Plainville Dry Cleaners for 14 years, he then 
sold the dry cleaners and went to work in the oil field as a roustabout 
until his retirement in 1980.
 Jack loved being in the outdoors, coon hunting, fishing, and treeing
 cougars with his hounds. He was a strong, conservative, patriot who 
loved to laugh and make others laugh or sometimes jokingly boast about 
his dashing good looks. He was a member of the Plainville VFW Post 8871 
and the Methodist Church.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at 10 
AM at the United Methodist Church in Plainville. Visitation will be on 
Monday from 2 PM until 8 PM at the Funeral Home in Plainville.
 In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Plainville Food 
Pantry or Donor’s Choice and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease 
Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.

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 </figure>Jack Milton Selbe passed away at the Red Bud Village in Plainville, 
Kansas on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at the age of 91. He was born on 
October 19, 1930 to William and Adalaid (Barns) Selbe in Ellis, Kansas. 
He was united in marriage to Mary L. (Miller) Selbe in 1952 and the 
couple raised two daughers: Denise and Joni.
 Jack was a lifetime resident of Rooks County and attended Plainville
 schools until the 10th grade. He then enlisted into the United States 
Marine Corps in 1950 and fought in the Korean War. He was honorably 
discharged in 1952 and married Mary Miller. When Jack returned to 
Plainville he owned the Plainville Dry Cleaners for 14 years, he then 
sold the dry cleaners and went to work in the oil field as a roustabout 
until his retirement in 1980.
 Jack loved being in the outdoors, coon hunting, fishing, and treeing
 cougars with his hounds. He was a strong, conservative, patriot who 
loved to laugh and make others laugh or sometimes jokingly boast about 
his dashing good looks. He was a member of the Plainville VFW Post 8871 
and the Methodist Church.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at 10 
AM at the United Methodist Church in Plainville. Visitation will be on 
Monday from 2 PM until 8 PM at the Funeral Home in Plainville.
 In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Plainville Food 
Pantry or Donor’s Choice and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease 
Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.

Jack Milton Selbe

Robert “Bob” Schlyer, age 95, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021, in Hays. He was born December 5, 1925, in Hays, Kansas to Albert and Clara (Denning) Schlyer.&nbsp; At the age of 18, Bob joined the US Navy where he served during WWII in the Pacific Theatre including the battle of Iwo Jima. When Bob returned from serving his country, he married Dolores E. (Dreiling) on September 3, 1947, in Hays. She preceded him in death on January 29, 2013. Bob was a longtime wine and spirits salesman for State Distributors of Hays. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a lifetime member of the Hays VFW Post 9076. He was an avid bowler and fisherman as well as a dog lover. He is survived by two sons, Butch Schlyer (Mary) of Hays and Skip Schlyer (Nancy) of Hays; seven grandchildren, Robin Krenzel (Troy), Amanda Schlyer (Adam Peters), Bret Schlyer (Stacy), Jaime Cox (Brent), Kirby Schlyer (Meliah), Heather Wooldridge (Seth Blume) and Nick Schlyer as well as nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Pamela Diehl; two brothers, Floyd and Jay Schlyer and three sisters, Shirley Manke, Wilma Brewer and Laura Seib. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Monday, November 22, 2021, at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine. Burial with military honors courtesy of the Hays VFW Honor guard will follow services in St. Joseph cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday 4 PM – 7 PM and Monday 9 AM until service time all at the funeral chapel. A combined parish vigil and rosary service will be Sunday at 7 PM at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Society of The High Plains. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>.

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 </figure>Robert “Bob” Schlyer, age 95, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021, in Hays. He was born December 5, 1925, in Hays, Kansas to Albert and Clara (Denning) Schlyer.&nbsp; At the age of 18, Bob joined the US Navy where he served during WWII in the Pacific Theatre including the battle of Iwo Jima. When Bob returned from serving his country, he married Dolores E. (Dreiling) on September 3, 1947, in Hays. She preceded him in death on January 29, 2013. Bob was a longtime wine and spirits salesman for State Distributors of Hays. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a lifetime member of the Hays VFW Post 9076. He was an avid bowler and fisherman as well as a dog lover. He is survived by two sons, Butch Schlyer (Mary) of Hays and Skip Schlyer (Nancy) of Hays; seven grandchildren, Robin Krenzel (Troy), Amanda Schlyer (Adam Peters), Bret Schlyer (Stacy), Jaime Cox (Brent), Kirby Schlyer (Meliah), Heather Wooldridge (Seth Blume) and Nick Schlyer as well as nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Pamela Diehl; two brothers, Floyd and Jay Schlyer and three sisters, Shirley Manke, Wilma Brewer and Laura Seib. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Monday, November 22, 2021, at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine. Burial with military honors courtesy of the Hays VFW Honor guard will follow services in St. Joseph cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday 4 PM – 7 PM and Monday 9 AM until service time all at the funeral chapel. A combined parish vigil and rosary service will be Sunday at 7 PM at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Society of The High Plains. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>.

Robert 'Bob' Schlyer

Friday, November 4th, 1932-Thursday, November 18th, 2021

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Friday, November 4th, 1932-Thursday, November 18th, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Maxine Marie Nelson

James Leon Lobmeyer, age 92, passed away on November 18, 2021 at the 
Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, Kansas. He was born on March 20 
1929 in Kinsley, Kansas, the son of Nicholas J. and Johanna M 
Gerstberger Lobmeyer.&nbsp; A resident of Wichita County, Kansas since 1953 
moving from Greeley County, Kansas, he was a farmer.

On April 11, 1950, James married Kathryn Strecker in Spearville, Kansas. She passed away on September 22, 2017 in Leoti, Kansas.

James was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Leoti, Kansas.

Survivors include eleven children; Albert &amp; Therese Lobmeyer of 
Leoti, Kansas, James &amp; Valerie Lobmeyer of Leoti, Kansas, Alfreda 
Lobmeyer of Hill City, Kansas, Daniel Lobmeyer of Leoti, Kansas, Helen 
&amp; Louis Palacio of Eagan, Minnesota, Walter &amp; Lee Lobmeyer of 
Topeka, Kansas, Francis &amp; Jada Lobmeyer, of Garden City, Kansas, 
Nancy Lobmeyer of Goodland, Kansas, Janice Lobmeyer of Topeka, Kansas, 
Lyle &amp; Anita Lobmeyer, of Garden City, Kansas, Bruce Lobmeyer, of 
Garden City, Kansas, one Sister, Margaret Exum of Broadhead, Wisconsin, 
Thirty-three Grandchildren, and Thirty-seven Great-Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son, Edward 
Lobmeyer, one daughter, Kathryn Lobmeyer, two grandchildren, one 
daughter-in-law, two brothers, and three sisters.

Vigil services will be held on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at 7:00 
p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Leoti, Kansas.&nbsp; Services will be 
live streamed on Western Kansas Catholic Facebook page.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at 
10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Leoti, Kansas with Father 
Tim Hickey presiding. Services will be live streamed on Western Kansas 
Catholic Facebook page.

Interment will be in the Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas.

Visitation will be on Monday, November 22, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. until 
8:00 p.m. and Tuesday November 23, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. 
at the Price and Sons Funeral home at 4th and “J” St. in Leoti, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to the St. Anthony of Padua Church or Masses in
 Care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral home; PO Box 16, Leoti, Kansas 67861.

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 </figure>James Leon Lobmeyer, age 92, passed away on November 18, 2021 at the 
Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, Kansas. He was born on March 20 
1929 in Kinsley, Kansas, the son of Nicholas J. and Johanna M 
Gerstberger Lobmeyer.&nbsp; A resident of Wichita County, Kansas since 1953 
moving from Greeley County, Kansas, he was a farmer.On April 11, 1950, James married Kathryn Strecker in Spearville, Kansas. She passed away on September 22, 2017 in Leoti, Kansas.James was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Leoti, Kansas.Survivors include eleven children; Albert &amp; Therese Lobmeyer of 
Leoti, Kansas, James &amp; Valerie Lobmeyer of Leoti, Kansas, Alfreda 
Lobmeyer of Hill City, Kansas, Daniel Lobmeyer of Leoti, Kansas, Helen 
&amp; Louis Palacio of Eagan, Minnesota, Walter &amp; Lee Lobmeyer of 
Topeka, Kansas, Francis &amp; Jada Lobmeyer, of Garden City, Kansas, 
Nancy Lobmeyer of Goodland, Kansas, Janice Lobmeyer of Topeka, Kansas, 
Lyle &amp; Anita Lobmeyer, of Garden City, Kansas, Bruce Lobmeyer, of 
Garden City, Kansas, one Sister, Margaret Exum of Broadhead, Wisconsin, 
Thirty-three Grandchildren, and Thirty-seven Great-Grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son, Edward 
Lobmeyer, one daughter, Kathryn Lobmeyer, two grandchildren, one 
daughter-in-law, two brothers, and three sisters.Vigil services will be held on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at 7:00 
p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Leoti, Kansas.&nbsp; Services will be 
live streamed on Western Kansas Catholic Facebook page.Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at 
10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Leoti, Kansas with Father 
Tim Hickey presiding. Services will be live streamed on Western Kansas 
Catholic Facebook page.Interment will be in the Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas.Visitation will be on Monday, November 22, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. until 
8:00 p.m. and Tuesday November 23, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. 
at the Price and Sons Funeral home at 4th and “J” St. in Leoti, Kansas.Memorials may be made to the St. Anthony of Padua Church or Masses in
 Care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral home; PO Box 16, Leoti, Kansas 67861.

James Leon Lobmeyer

Kenneth Ray Bishop, 98, passed away on November 13, 2021, at the 
Wichita County Hospital. He was born on February 19, 1923, in Leoti, the 
son of Elvin and Inez Henry Bishop.

Kenneth was a life time member of the Leoti community. After serving 
during World War II in the US Army Air Corps, he returned to Leoti and 
worked as a farmer and rancher.

On June 24, 1945, he married Elizabeth Jane Pflaumer in Kansas City, Kansas. She passed away on June 13, 2015.

He was a founding member of the High Plains Appaloosa Horse club.

He is survived by his son Kelly &amp; Chris Bishop of Leoti, Kansas, 
one granddaughter, Kyla &amp; Paden Owens of Leoti, Kansas, four 
great-grandchildren; Kelly Bishop Owens, Mesa Rae Owens, Mercy Johanna 
Owens, and Raegan Leola Owens of Leoti, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, one sister, LoRee Scott and one brother Leslie Merle Bishop.

Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 22, 2021 
at the First United Methodist Church in Leoti, Kansas with Bruce Loy 
presiding.

Visitation will be on Saturday, November 20, from 2:00 pm until 8:00 
pm and Sunday, November 21, from 1:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Price and 
Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas at 4th and J Street.

Memorials In Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Museum of the Great Plains and the Leoti EMS.

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 </figure>Kenneth Ray Bishop, 98, passed away on November 13, 2021, at the 
Wichita County Hospital. He was born on February 19, 1923, in Leoti, the 
son of Elvin and Inez Henry Bishop.Kenneth was a life time member of the Leoti community. After serving 
during World War II in the US Army Air Corps, he returned to Leoti and 
worked as a farmer and rancher.On June 24, 1945, he married Elizabeth Jane Pflaumer in Kansas City, Kansas. She passed away on June 13, 2015.He was a founding member of the High Plains Appaloosa Horse club.He is survived by his son Kelly &amp; Chris Bishop of Leoti, Kansas, 
one granddaughter, Kyla &amp; Paden Owens of Leoti, Kansas, four 
great-grandchildren; Kelly Bishop Owens, Mesa Rae Owens, Mercy Johanna 
Owens, and Raegan Leola Owens of Leoti, Kansas.He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, one sister, LoRee Scott and one brother Leslie Merle Bishop.Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 22, 2021 
at the First United Methodist Church in Leoti, Kansas with Bruce Loy 
presiding.Interment will be in the Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas.Visitation will be on Saturday, November 20, from 2:00 pm until 8:00 
pm and Sunday, November 21, from 1:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Price and 
Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas at 4th and J Street.Memorials In Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Museum of the Great Plains and the Leoti EMS.

Kenneth Ray Bishop

John William Bergman, 95 years old, of Osborne, Kansas, passed away 
at&nbsp;his home on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. &nbsp;He was born on July 2, 1926 
in Beaver, KS to Peter &amp; Mae (Stoskopf) Bergman.

John graduated from high school. &nbsp;He enlisted in the US Army in 1944 
and served during WWII.&nbsp; John was Honorably Discharged in 1946 with a 
Purple Heart &amp; a Bronze Star.

After he returned home from the service, he met and married Alberta 
C. Bathurst. &nbsp;To this union, they had 2 daughters. &nbsp;John was employed 
with the Santa Fe Railroad as a Depot Agent in Osborne. &nbsp;He also did 
some farming. &nbsp;John was an active member of the Free Methodist Church 
and the Osborne Lions Club.

John was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Alberta in 
October, 2015; both daughters: Judy Wagner (2017) &amp; Janette Doyle 
(2016).

John is survived by brothers: Dean of Lincoln, NE; Paul of Hastings, 
NE; 8 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a host of friends.

Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/John-Bergman">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>John William Bergman, 95 years old, of Osborne, Kansas, passed away 
at&nbsp;his home on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. &nbsp;He was born on July 2, 1926 
in Beaver, KS to Peter &amp; Mae (Stoskopf) Bergman.John graduated from high school. &nbsp;He enlisted in the US Army in 1944 
and served during WWII.&nbsp; John was Honorably Discharged in 1946 with a 
Purple Heart &amp; a Bronze Star.After he returned home from the service, he met and married Alberta 
C. Bathurst. &nbsp;To this union, they had 2 daughters. &nbsp;John was employed 
with the Santa Fe Railroad as a Depot Agent in Osborne. &nbsp;He also did 
some farming. &nbsp;John was an active member of the Free Methodist Church 
and the Osborne Lions Club.John was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Alberta in 
October, 2015; both daughters: Judy Wagner (2017) &amp; Janette Doyle 
(2016).John is survived by brothers: Dean of Lincoln, NE; Paul of Hastings, 
NE; 8 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a host of friends.Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/John-Bergman">HERE</a> for service details.

John William Bergman

Beloved by all who knew her, Sayan “Ludee” (Rogers) Wolfe left this 
world peacefully on September 17, 2020, at the age of 80. Just as Sayan 
wished, she passed at her home, surrounded by loving family members.

What an amazing life Sayan lived, beginning in Mae Sariang, Thailand 
and ending in Phillipsburg, Kansas. Not much is known about Sayan’s 
early life, except her first daughter Doy was born in Thailand. Several 
years later, she met a young GI from western Kansas named Larry Rogers. 
Larry was stationed in Thailand during the Vietnam War and was smitten 
with the beautiful young woman working in a department store. Their 
whirlwind courtship was sealed, as they married in Sayan’s hometown, 
where their daughter Cher was born. Because of red tape, lack of visas 
and passports and other roadblocks, Larry had to return to Kansas after 
his tour of duty without wife and child. After many months of filings 
and proper paperwork, Sayan and Cher finally reunited with their new 
family in the United States in December of 1968. As for Doy, she stayed 
behind to help care for Sayan’s aging mother, with the hopes of joining 
mother &amp; sister at a later time. Unfortunately, that never happened,
 which forever left a void in Sayan’s heart. She was sad to leave her 
first-born behind, and she returned to her homeland as much as she could
 throughout her years.

As Sayan would often say, she only knew two basic English words, 
“yes” and “no”, when she came to the US. However, the international 
language of a simple smile needed no interpretation, and she would end 
the story with a serious look that signified her sheer determination to 
make a successful life in America, no matter the linguistic barriers or 
cultural challenges.

Not long after Sayan’s arrival in Phillipsburg, her family grew by 
two sons, Pete followed by Warren “Sonny” ten months later (It seems 
that Thai people are capable of Irish twins!) Sayan and Larry soon 
settled in, raising their family along with great assistance from 
Larry’s parents (Warren &amp; Ida), his sisters Diane (husband Charles 
Portenier), Ardith (husband Robert Horn) and Jacque (then-husband Dennis
 Babcock), and baby brother Mike (with late wife Marty). It was 
obviously a difficult time to be a foreigner of Asian descent in America
 after an unpopular war, but the Phillipsburg community warmed to 
Sayan’s broad smile, genuine soul and infectious giggle.

Sayan and Larry eventually divorced, and years later she met and 
married the most wonderful of men, Earl Wolfe. He brought such 
stability, loyalty and limitless love to her life through nearly 22 
years of marriage. They enjoyed traveling, camping, and especially 
hosting family and friends at their home during Rodeo and Christmas. 
Earl worked tirelessly to remodel their dream home. Sadly, Earl passed a
 little more than a year after Sayan’s passing, surely ready to join her
 to make more egg rolls and take more drives around the lake.

Sayan never knew a stranger. She greeted everyone with a big hug and a
 beaming smile, even if she just met you. Sayan loved to cook for family
 and friends and was well-known for her Thai food—mostly her delicious 
egg rolls. You were sure to get fed if you were at her house, regardless
 of if you were hungry or not! Most of all, Sayan treasured spending 
time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She 
showered those grandies with so much love, spoiled them with candy and 
treats and was often sure to give them a bath.

Sayan was preceded in death by her parents, only sister, first 
daughter Doy, stepdaughter Kayla Kreller and husband Jim Kreller, 
grandson Mai, great-grandson Titan, and other extended family members 
from Thailand. Sayan is survived in America by her children Cher Simpson
 (with husband Brad, sons Jacob and Ty and daughter Mayci), Pete (with 
ex-wife Kristy, stepsons Mark and Cody Harmon and daughter Alyssa and 
husband Kian Stegmaier) and Sonny (with ex-wife Aubrey and daughters 
Grace and Zoe); stepson Kurtis Wolfe (with sons Zack, Aaron and wife 
Lynsey, and Skylar); Kayla and Jim Kreller’s children Morgan and Jordan;
 and her great grandchildren and step great grandchildren. Sayan is 
survived in Thailand by her son-in-law Sompet, along with nieces and 
nephews &amp; their children.

Sayan was so dearly and incredibly loved by her family and friends; 
she was a great teacher of acceptance, understanding, compassion and 
unconditional love. In that spirit, her family asks those who wish to 
send flowers to instead continue to spread that same acceptance, 
understanding, compassion and unconditional love throughout the world.

Please join us in a celebration of Sayan’s life at 10 AM on Friday, November 26, at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.

Beloved by all who knew her, Sayan “Ludee” (Rogers) Wolfe left this 
world peacefully on September 17, 2020, at the age of 80. Just as Sayan 
wished, she passed at her home, surrounded by loving family members.What an amazing life Sayan lived, beginning in Mae Sariang, Thailand 
and ending in Phillipsburg, Kansas. Not much is known about Sayan’s 
early life, except her first daughter Doy was born in Thailand. Several 
years later, she met a young GI from western Kansas named Larry Rogers. 
Larry was stationed in Thailand during the Vietnam War and was smitten 
with the beautiful young woman working in a department store. Their 
whirlwind courtship was sealed, as they married in Sayan’s hometown, 
where their daughter Cher was born. Because of red tape, lack of visas 
and passports and other roadblocks, Larry had to return to Kansas after 
his tour of duty without wife and child. After many months of filings 
and proper paperwork, Sayan and Cher finally reunited with their new 
family in the United States in December of 1968. As for Doy, she stayed 
behind to help care for Sayan’s aging mother, with the hopes of joining 
mother &amp; sister at a later time. Unfortunately, that never happened,
 which forever left a void in Sayan’s heart. She was sad to leave her 
first-born behind, and she returned to her homeland as much as she could
 throughout her years.As Sayan would often say, she only knew two basic English words, 
“yes” and “no”, when she came to the US. However, the international 
language of a simple smile needed no interpretation, and she would end 
the story with a serious look that signified her sheer determination to 
make a successful life in America, no matter the linguistic barriers or 
cultural challenges.Not long after Sayan’s arrival in Phillipsburg, her family grew by 
two sons, Pete followed by Warren “Sonny” ten months later (It seems 
that Thai people are capable of Irish twins!) Sayan and Larry soon 
settled in, raising their family along with great assistance from 
Larry’s parents (Warren &amp; Ida), his sisters Diane (husband Charles 
Portenier), Ardith (husband Robert Horn) and Jacque (then-husband Dennis
 Babcock), and baby brother Mike (with late wife Marty). It was 
obviously a difficult time to be a foreigner of Asian descent in America
 after an unpopular war, but the Phillipsburg community warmed to 
Sayan’s broad smile, genuine soul and infectious giggle.Sayan and Larry eventually divorced, and years later she met and 
married the most wonderful of men, Earl Wolfe. He brought such 
stability, loyalty and limitless love to her life through nearly 22 
years of marriage. They enjoyed traveling, camping, and especially 
hosting family and friends at their home during Rodeo and Christmas. 
Earl worked tirelessly to remodel their dream home. Sadly, Earl passed a
 little more than a year after Sayan’s passing, surely ready to join her
 to make more egg rolls and take more drives around the lake.Sayan never knew a stranger. She greeted everyone with a big hug and a
 beaming smile, even if she just met you. Sayan loved to cook for family
 and friends and was well-known for her Thai food—mostly her delicious 
egg rolls. You were sure to get fed if you were at her house, regardless
 of if you were hungry or not! Most of all, Sayan treasured spending 
time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She 
showered those grandies with so much love, spoiled them with candy and 
treats and was often sure to give them a bath.Sayan was preceded in death by her parents, only sister, first 
daughter Doy, stepdaughter Kayla Kreller and husband Jim Kreller, 
grandson Mai, great-grandson Titan, and other extended family members 
from Thailand. Sayan is survived in America by her children Cher Simpson
 (with husband Brad, sons Jacob and Ty and daughter Mayci), Pete (with 
ex-wife Kristy, stepsons Mark and Cody Harmon and daughter Alyssa and 
husband Kian Stegmaier) and Sonny (with ex-wife Aubrey and daughters 
Grace and Zoe); stepson Kurtis Wolfe (with sons Zack, Aaron and wife 
Lynsey, and Skylar); Kayla and Jim Kreller’s children Morgan and Jordan;
 and her great grandchildren and step great grandchildren. Sayan is 
survived in Thailand by her son-in-law Sompet, along with nieces and 
nephews &amp; their children.Sayan was so dearly and incredibly loved by her family and friends; 
she was a great teacher of acceptance, understanding, compassion and 
unconditional love. In that spirit, her family asks those who wish to 
send flowers to instead continue to spread that same acceptance, 
understanding, compassion and unconditional love throughout the world.Please join us in a celebration of Sayan’s life at 10 AM on Friday, November 26, at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.

Sayan 'Ludee' (Rogers) Wolfe

Charles Wayne Bayles, 55 of Johnstown, CO passed away on Monday, 
October 18, 2021, due to complications from a two-month battle with 
COVID.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Charles was born in Kansas City, MO on February 22, 1966, to Ralph 
and Judith Bayles. Charles grew up in Gillette, WY and graduated from 
Campbell County High School in 1984.&nbsp; He attended Casper College and 
graduated from the University of Wyoming.&nbsp; He married Melanie Darnell in
 1992 and they were blessed with their son Tabor Bayles.

Charles was active in 4-H and FFA throughout high school and 
college, serving as a State FFA officer and was a member of the 
livestock judging team at Casper College.&nbsp; Charles worked for 26 years 
in the pork division of Excel/Cargill Meat Solutions in Wichita, KS and 
served as the Director of Bacon Processing for JBS/Swift Prepared Foods 
in Greeley, CO for 6 years until his passing.

Charles was a previous season ticket holder and avid fan of the 
Kansas City Chiefs and Wichita State Shockers.&nbsp; He was a master of the 
grill and enjoyed barbequing and smoking meats, as well as playing cards
 with friends.&nbsp; Travel in general was a big part of Charles’ life, and 
he was fortunate to attend many sporting events and visit many beaches 
and countries around the world. He attended Foundations Church in 
Loveland, CO.

Charles is survived by his wife Melanie, son Tabor, mother Judy; 
brothers John (Michele) and Anthony (Heather); sister-in-law Marsha 
(Gary) Armbrister; aunt Colleen (Fred) Baumert; nieces Nicole Goodenow 
(Luke), Amaya Bayles, and Aberdeen Bayles; nephews Seth Armbrister 
(Hunter), Asher Bayles and Sullivan Bayles, cousins Juliana Rubek, 
Amanda Baumert, Jessica Dwyer, Taylor Baumert and his golden retriever 
Patrick.

He is preceded in death by his father Ralph Bayles, in-laws Gary 
and Shirley Darnell, grandparents, Eileen and Willis Price and Velma and
 Ralph W. Bayles Sr.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am on November 13, 2021, at
 Foundations Church, 1159 Main Street, Windsor, CO and at 1:00 pm on 
December 4, 2021, at Calvary United Methodist Church, 2525 N Rock Road, 
Wichita, KS.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wyoming Future Farmers 
of America (FFA) Foundation, Larimer County Humane Society or Wichita 
State Foundation in care of Kibbey-Fishburn Funeral Home, Loveland, CO, 
or they may be sent directly to the organizations listed above, through 
the following websites:

Wyoming FFA Foundation: <a href="https://www.wyoffafoundation.com/">https://www.wyoffafoundation.com/</a>

Larimer County Humane Society: <a href="https://www.larimerhumane.org/make-a-memorial-or-tribute-gift">https://www.larimerhumane.org/make-a-memorial-or-tribute-gift</a>

Wichita State University Foundation: <a href="https://foundation.wichita.edu/memorials-honors/">https://foundation.wichita.edu/memorials-honors/</a>

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 </figure>Charles Wayne Bayles, 55 of Johnstown, CO passed away on Monday, 
October 18, 2021, due to complications from a two-month battle with 
COVID.&nbsp;&nbsp;Charles was born in Kansas City, MO on February 22, 1966, to Ralph 
and Judith Bayles. Charles grew up in Gillette, WY and graduated from 
Campbell County High School in 1984.&nbsp; He attended Casper College and 
graduated from the University of Wyoming.&nbsp; He married Melanie Darnell in
 1992 and they were blessed with their son Tabor Bayles.Charles was active in 4-H and FFA throughout high school and 
college, serving as a State FFA officer and was a member of the 
livestock judging team at Casper College.&nbsp; Charles worked for 26 years 
in the pork division of Excel/Cargill Meat Solutions in Wichita, KS and 
served as the Director of Bacon Processing for JBS/Swift Prepared Foods 
in Greeley, CO for 6 years until his passing.Charles was a previous season ticket holder and avid fan of the 
Kansas City Chiefs and Wichita State Shockers.&nbsp; He was a master of the 
grill and enjoyed barbequing and smoking meats, as well as playing cards
 with friends.&nbsp; Travel in general was a big part of Charles’ life, and 
he was fortunate to attend many sporting events and visit many beaches 
and countries around the world. He attended Foundations Church in 
Loveland, CO.Charles is survived by his wife Melanie, son Tabor, mother Judy; 
brothers John (Michele) and Anthony (Heather); sister-in-law Marsha 
(Gary) Armbrister; aunt Colleen (Fred) Baumert; nieces Nicole Goodenow 
(Luke), Amaya Bayles, and Aberdeen Bayles; nephews Seth Armbrister 
(Hunter), Asher Bayles and Sullivan Bayles, cousins Juliana Rubek, 
Amanda Baumert, Jessica Dwyer, Taylor Baumert and his golden retriever 
Patrick.He is preceded in death by his father Ralph Bayles, in-laws Gary 
and Shirley Darnell, grandparents, Eileen and Willis Price and Velma and
 Ralph W. Bayles Sr.Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am on November 13, 2021, at
 Foundations Church, 1159 Main Street, Windsor, CO and at 1:00 pm on 
December 4, 2021, at Calvary United Methodist Church, 2525 N Rock Road, 
Wichita, KS.Memorial contributions may be made to the Wyoming Future Farmers 
of America (FFA) Foundation, Larimer County Humane Society or Wichita 
State Foundation in care of Kibbey-Fishburn Funeral Home, Loveland, CO, 
or they may be sent directly to the organizations listed above, through 
the following websites:Wyoming FFA Foundation: <a href="https://www.wyoffafoundation.com/">https://www.wyoffafoundation.com/</a>Larimer County Humane Society: <a href="https://www.larimerhumane.org/make-a-memorial-or-tribute-gift">https://www.larimerhumane.org/make-a-memorial-or-tribute-gift</a>Wichita State University Foundation: <a href="https://foundation.wichita.edu/memorials-honors/">https://foundation.wichita.edu/memorials-honors/</a>

Charles Wayne Bayles

Ruth Elaine Schuster, age 82, of Hays, KS, passed away peacefully on 
November 15th, 2021, at John Knox Village in Lees Summit, MO, after a 
long illness.&nbsp;

Ruth was born on December 3rd, 1938, to Harry and Helen Miller in 
Hays, KS. She and her brother, Max Miller, grew up and went to school in
 Ellis, KS. In high school, she met the love of her life, Donald 
Schuster, at a skating rink - a story she often related to her 
grandchildren. After high school she attended Fort Hays State 
University. She and Donnie were married on May 5th, 1959. They first 
lived in Dodge City, KS, where they had their two sons: Todd and Troy 
Schuster.&nbsp;

In 1971, the family moved to Hays, KS, and Ruth began teaching Sunday
 School at the local Methodist Church. She was a woman of faith and was 
also involved in the Church’s women’s group called Circles. After 
working at the Sunday school, Ruth taught at an early development center
 as a paraprofessional. She enjoyed assisting toddlers with special 
needs for over 15 years.

Ruth had a passion for children, and all who were close to her could 
see that working with kids was her true calling. She was absolutely 
adored by her six grandchildren. Even after she retired she continued to
 teach them, often engaging them in activities such as making homemade 
Play-Doh, coloring, and playing red light, green light (with trivia 
questions).&nbsp;

Ruth also had a knack for baking, often delighting her relatives with
 her famous “ice box pudding” and “red hot salad.” She and Donnie spent 
their life together adventuring, they enjoyed traveling with their sons 
and collecting souvenir plates from the many places they visited. They 
also enjoyed attending Fort Hays State athletic events for the remainder
 of their time in Hays.

In 2019, Donnie and Ruth moved to Kansas City to be closer to their 
sons and grandchildren. Ruth enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s 
various activities including cheer, theatre, music, volleyball, and 
soccer.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Harry and Helen Miller, and
 her daughter-in-law: Michelle Schuster. She is survived by her husband 
of 62 years: Donnie Schuster, her brother: Max Miller, her children: 
Todd Schuster and Troy Schuster (Missy Schuster); her cousin: Bernie 
Helget (Bob Helget), and her six grandchildren: Katrina (24), Brandon 
(23), Ashley (21), Cassidy (21), Kylie (19), and Colin (17).

Services will be held on Monday, November 22nd at Longview Funeral 
Home &amp; Cemetery. The visitation service will begin at 1pm followed 
by a funeral service at 2pm, and burial service at 3pm.&nbsp; 
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Alzheimer's Foundation (https://www.alz.org/).

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 </figure>Ruth Elaine Schuster, age 82, of Hays, KS, passed away peacefully on 
November 15th, 2021, at John Knox Village in Lees Summit, MO, after a 
long illness.&nbsp;Ruth was born on December 3rd, 1938, to Harry and Helen Miller in 
Hays, KS. She and her brother, Max Miller, grew up and went to school in
 Ellis, KS. In high school, she met the love of her life, Donald 
Schuster, at a skating rink - a story she often related to her 
grandchildren. After high school she attended Fort Hays State 
University. She and Donnie were married on May 5th, 1959. They first 
lived in Dodge City, KS, where they had their two sons: Todd and Troy 
Schuster.&nbsp;In 1971, the family moved to Hays, KS, and Ruth began teaching Sunday
 School at the local Methodist Church. She was a woman of faith and was 
also involved in the Church’s women’s group called Circles. After 
working at the Sunday school, Ruth taught at an early development center
 as a paraprofessional. She enjoyed assisting toddlers with special 
needs for over 15 years.Ruth had a passion for children, and all who were close to her could 
see that working with kids was her true calling. She was absolutely 
adored by her six grandchildren. Even after she retired she continued to
 teach them, often engaging them in activities such as making homemade 
Play-Doh, coloring, and playing red light, green light (with trivia 
questions).&nbsp;Ruth also had a knack for baking, often delighting her relatives with
 her famous “ice box pudding” and “red hot salad.” She and Donnie spent 
their life together adventuring, they enjoyed traveling with their sons 
and collecting souvenir plates from the many places they visited. They 
also enjoyed attending Fort Hays State athletic events for the remainder
 of their time in Hays.In 2019, Donnie and Ruth moved to Kansas City to be closer to their 
sons and grandchildren. Ruth enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s 
various activities including cheer, theatre, music, volleyball, and 
soccer.She was preceded in death by her parents: Harry and Helen Miller, and
 her daughter-in-law: Michelle Schuster. She is survived by her husband 
of 62 years: Donnie Schuster, her brother: Max Miller, her children: 
Todd Schuster and Troy Schuster (Missy Schuster); her cousin: Bernie 
Helget (Bob Helget), and her six grandchildren: Katrina (24), Brandon 
(23), Ashley (21), Cassidy (21), Kylie (19), and Colin (17).Services will be held on Monday, November 22nd at Longview Funeral 
Home &amp; Cemetery. The visitation service will begin at 1pm followed 
by a funeral service at 2pm, and burial service at 3pm.&nbsp; 
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Alzheimer's Foundation (https://www.alz.org/).

Ruth Elaine Schuster

Casey “Scott” (Davis) Barnum was born on June 16, 1960, in Casper WY. He 
took his first breath in heaven on November 17, 2021, at Swedish Medical
 Center, Englewood, CO. 
As a child, Scott lived in Denver, Fort Collins, Boulder, and moved to 
Colby in 1972 when his parents, John and Shirley Barnum, were called to 
the Colby Presbyterian Church. He graduated from Colby High School in 
1979 and bought his first house the following summer. Remodeling and 
renting houses became a business as he also worked for Colby Glass. He 
met Jan Coffey Thanksgiving of 1985 where someone asked Scott how many 
houses he had. Jan thought he was crazy when he answered “14”….. little 
did she know! Scott and Jan married on July 12, 1986, in Colby, KS. 
Scott and Jan opened a music store, “The Music Staff” together in 1986. 
In 1992, Scott started working as an auto and home adjuster for American
 Family Insurance, balancing the growing rental business with Jan at his
 side. Their first child, Amanda, was born that year. He was a proud new
 dad and was more so with the addition of a son, Matt, in 1996. Scott 
was involved with his kids, attending ball games, scout meetings, 
school, and church events as much as he could. In 2003, Scott was proud 
to complete his pilot’s license. In recent years, he was an active 
member of the Barbershop Tumbleweed Chorus and the High Plains 
Barbershop Chorus. 
After his family, the church was his passion. Scott was a member of 
Colby United Methodist Church and became a Lay Leader, holding that 
position for several years. He then became a Lay Speaker, filling in for
 absent pastors both in his home church and others. He conducted several
 memorial services for family friends and was honored to officiate at 
his son’s wedding last June. Scott helped set up the Colby UMC live 
radio broadcast that has run for over twenty years, and he continued as a
 sound technician as often as he could. He helped with different mission
 projects, helping with Habitat for Humanity in Cheyenne, WY, Great 
Plains Camps, local missions, and church maintenance projects. Most 
recently, Scott was Hays District Director of Lay Servant Ministries and
 on the Great Plains Conference Board of Trustees, both of which he 
enjoyed immensely. Helping others is perhaps what he was most well known
 for. 
Scott retired from American Family after twenty-five years and worked 
full-time on the rental business. Over the most recent years, he worked 
to see his dream of building a lake house at Grand Lake in Oklahoma come
 true, drawing his own house plans, overseeing major construction, and 
doing the detail work himself. The house was built on the site of an 
original family property, and Scott worked diligently to retain the 
sentimental value he and others placed on the original components he was
 able to incorporate into the design of the house. He spent as much time
 there as he could and planned to retire there full-time in the future. 
Scott was preceded in death by his biological father, J.G. Davis and 
wife Ellen. Survivors include his wife, Jan (Coffey); daughter Amanda, 
of Meade, KS; son Matt (Ashley), of Talmage, NE; parents, John and 
Shirley Barnum, of Colby; brothers Grant (Carol), of Osage Beach, MO, 
Evan (Regena), of Colby and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and 
friends that he loved without ceasing. 
Services will be held at the Colby United Methodist Church on Monday, 
November 22, 2021, at 10:30 am. Visitation will be held at Baalmann 
Mortuary Sunday, November 21, 2021, from 4-7 pm.

Memorials will be given
 to the CUMC radio ministry and scholarships to the GPC Lay Servant 
Ministry and can 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>Casey “Scott” (Davis) Barnum was born on June 16, 1960, in Casper WY. He 
took his first breath in heaven on November 17, 2021, at Swedish Medical
 Center, Englewood, CO. 
As a child, Scott lived in Denver, Fort Collins, Boulder, and moved to 
Colby in 1972 when his parents, John and Shirley Barnum, were called to 
the Colby Presbyterian Church. He graduated from Colby High School in 
1979 and bought his first house the following summer. Remodeling and 
renting houses became a business as he also worked for Colby Glass. He 
met Jan Coffey Thanksgiving of 1985 where someone asked Scott how many 
houses he had. Jan thought he was crazy when he answered “14”….. little 
did she know! Scott and Jan married on July 12, 1986, in Colby, KS. 
Scott and Jan opened a music store, “The Music Staff” together in 1986. 
In 1992, Scott started working as an auto and home adjuster for American
 Family Insurance, balancing the growing rental business with Jan at his
 side. Their first child, Amanda, was born that year. He was a proud new
 dad and was more so with the addition of a son, Matt, in 1996. Scott 
was involved with his kids, attending ball games, scout meetings, 
school, and church events as much as he could. In 2003, Scott was proud 
to complete his pilot’s license. In recent years, he was an active 
member of the Barbershop Tumbleweed Chorus and the High Plains 
Barbershop Chorus. 
After his family, the church was his passion. Scott was a member of 
Colby United Methodist Church and became a Lay Leader, holding that 
position for several years. He then became a Lay Speaker, filling in for
 absent pastors both in his home church and others. He conducted several
 memorial services for family friends and was honored to officiate at 
his son’s wedding last June. Scott helped set up the Colby UMC live 
radio broadcast that has run for over twenty years, and he continued as a
 sound technician as often as he could. He helped with different mission
 projects, helping with Habitat for Humanity in Cheyenne, WY, Great 
Plains Camps, local missions, and church maintenance projects. Most 
recently, Scott was Hays District Director of Lay Servant Ministries and
 on the Great Plains Conference Board of Trustees, both of which he 
enjoyed immensely. Helping others is perhaps what he was most well known
 for. 
Scott retired from American Family after twenty-five years and worked 
full-time on the rental business. Over the most recent years, he worked 
to see his dream of building a lake house at Grand Lake in Oklahoma come
 true, drawing his own house plans, overseeing major construction, and 
doing the detail work himself. The house was built on the site of an 
original family property, and Scott worked diligently to retain the 
sentimental value he and others placed on the original components he was
 able to incorporate into the design of the house. He spent as much time
 there as he could and planned to retire there full-time in the future. 
Scott was preceded in death by his biological father, J.G. Davis and 
wife Ellen. Survivors include his wife, Jan (Coffey); daughter Amanda, 
of Meade, KS; son Matt (Ashley), of Talmage, NE; parents, John and 
Shirley Barnum, of Colby; brothers Grant (Carol), of Osage Beach, MO, 
Evan (Regena), of Colby and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and 
friends that he loved without ceasing. 
Services will be held at the Colby United Methodist Church on Monday, 
November 22, 2021, at 10:30 am. Visitation will be held at Baalmann 
Mortuary Sunday, November 21, 2021, from 4-7 pm. Memorials will be given
 to the CUMC radio ministry and scholarships to the GPC Lay Servant 
Ministry and can 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;

Casey 'Scott' (Davis) Barnum

Jerry Liby, 51, passed away Nov. 11, 2021, in Hays. He was born on June 11, 1970m in Akron, Ohio, to Richard and Paula Liby.

Some people knew him as “Rich O’Brien” from the radio. It was something he was truly passionate about and enjoyed so much. Jerry was always someone to lend a helping hand where he could. He faced some obstacles in life, but will always be remembered as a father who loved his kids more than anything on earth.

Surviving family includes his wife of eight years Tammy Liby, his daughters, Paige Liby (Branson, Mo.), and Cheyenne Hawk (Sharon Springs), Joslynn Liby (Goodland); &nbsp;sons, Alec Liby (Branson, Mo.), Nathaniel Davis (Springfield, Mo.), Devon Davis (Oklahoma City), Bryton Windom (Liberal) and Cody Hawk (Sharon Springs) Kenny Liby (Adel, Iowa); grandchildren Landon Liby, Grayson Liby, Cayden Liby, Lucas Liby, Alexa Martinez, Jae Martinez, and Ph’Aro Davis.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Richard and Paula Liby.

Jerry will have a celebration of life that will be announced at a later date. Any memorial can be sent to&nbsp;PO Box 412, Sharon Springs, KS 67758.

<figure>
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 </figure>Jerry Liby, 51, passed away Nov. 11, 2021, in Hays. He was born on June 11, 1970m in Akron, Ohio, to Richard and Paula Liby.Some people knew him as “Rich O’Brien” from the radio. It was something he was truly passionate about and enjoyed so much. Jerry was always someone to lend a helping hand where he could. He faced some obstacles in life, but will always be remembered as a father who loved his kids more than anything on earth.Surviving family includes his wife of eight years Tammy Liby, his daughters, Paige Liby (Branson, Mo.), and Cheyenne Hawk (Sharon Springs), Joslynn Liby (Goodland); &nbsp;sons, Alec Liby (Branson, Mo.), Nathaniel Davis (Springfield, Mo.), Devon Davis (Oklahoma City), Bryton Windom (Liberal) and Cody Hawk (Sharon Springs) Kenny Liby (Adel, Iowa); grandchildren Landon Liby, Grayson Liby, Cayden Liby, Lucas Liby, Alexa Martinez, Jae Martinez, and Ph’Aro Davis.Preceding him in death were his parents, Richard and Paula Liby.Jerry will have a celebration of life that will be announced at a later date. Any memorial can be sent to&nbsp;PO Box 412, Sharon Springs, KS 67758.

Jerry Liby

Charles (Charlie) Bratton Ring was born
 May 14, 1989,&nbsp;in Laramie, WY.&nbsp;He passed away at Hays Medical Center in 
Hays, KS November 4, 2021. 

After graduating High School in Pierre, SD he
 volunteered service in the United States Marine Corps during which time
 he was deployed overseas three times and earned numerous honors. He 
had&nbsp;a lifelong interest in mountain tops, deserts,&nbsp;oceans,&nbsp;and physical 
conditioning. He excelled in ice hockey,&nbsp;earning recognition as the 
South Dakota top high school goalie.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He loved spear fishing in the 
Missouri River, scuba diving off the coast of California,&nbsp;fishing for 
sharks off the coast of&nbsp;South&nbsp;Carolina,&nbsp;hunting big game in the 
mountains, pheasant hunting in South Dakota,&nbsp;camping in the 
Arizonadesert,&nbsp;and&nbsp;riding his motorcycle cross country. &nbsp;He completed a 
degree in&nbsp;Earth and&nbsp;Environmental Science, with a minor in 
Sustainability from the University of Arizona.&nbsp;

Charlie was preceded in 
death by his paternal grandparents, Ava and Charles Ring, and maternal 
grandfather John Ginther. 

Survivors include his&nbsp;Grandmother Bonnie 
Ginther of Hays.&nbsp;mother, Carmen Ginther of Hays,&nbsp;father,&nbsp;Charles Ring of
 Lucas, a brother Dustin in Ellis and a sister Megan in Houston, TX.

A military service, with full honors, 
will be held November 23, 2021,&nbsp;at 2:00 PM&nbsp;at the Veterans Cemetery 
in&nbsp;Wakeeney, KS. Directly following will be a 
slideshow/remembrance/celebration of his life at the VFW hall 
in&nbsp;Wakeeney, KS.

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1637332653268.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Charles (Charlie) Bratton Ring was born
 May 14, 1989,&nbsp;in Laramie, WY.&nbsp;He passed away at Hays Medical Center in 
Hays, KS November 4, 2021. After graduating High School in Pierre, SD he
 volunteered service in the United States Marine Corps during which time
 he was deployed overseas three times and earned numerous honors. He 
had&nbsp;a lifelong interest in mountain tops, deserts,&nbsp;oceans,&nbsp;and physical 
conditioning. He excelled in ice hockey,&nbsp;earning recognition as the 
South Dakota top high school goalie.&nbsp;&nbsp;He loved spear fishing in the 
Missouri River, scuba diving off the coast of California,&nbsp;fishing for 
sharks off the coast of&nbsp;South&nbsp;Carolina,&nbsp;hunting big game in the 
mountains, pheasant hunting in South Dakota,&nbsp;camping in the 
Arizonadesert,&nbsp;and&nbsp;riding his motorcycle cross country. &nbsp;He completed a 
degree in&nbsp;Earth and&nbsp;Environmental Science, with a minor in 
Sustainability from the University of Arizona.&nbsp;Charlie was preceded in 
death by his paternal grandparents, Ava and Charles Ring, and maternal 
grandfather John Ginther. Survivors include his&nbsp;Grandmother Bonnie 
Ginther of Hays.&nbsp;mother, Carmen Ginther of Hays,&nbsp;father,&nbsp;Charles Ring of
 Lucas, a brother Dustin in Ellis and a sister Megan in Houston, TX.A military service, with full honors, 
will be held November 23, 2021,&nbsp;at 2:00 PM&nbsp;at the Veterans Cemetery 
in&nbsp;Wakeeney, KS. Directly following will be a 
slideshow/remembrance/celebration of his life at the VFW hall 
in&nbsp;Wakeeney, KS.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Charles 'Charlie' Bratton Ring

Raymond Emanuel Mai, 97, passed away on November 16, 2021, at the 
Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney. He was born on January 
22, 1924, the son of Fred and Marie (Blehm) Mai in the farmhouse in 
Trego County.

Raymond was raised on the farm in Trego County and went to the Wilcox
 country school and attended the Zion Lutheran Church, Trego Center. As a
 young man he worked with the neighborhood farms to help support the 
family.

On September 21, 1946, he married Velma Giess in Arnold, Kansas.&nbsp; 
Raymond and Velma had three girls, Delma, Dana, and Debbie. In July 1975
 a tragic car accident took his wife, Velma, and his mother, Marie, in 
death.

Raymond was active in 4-H, worked for the ASCS office, was a 
recipient of the master farmer award, he was on the Board of Directors 
at the Citizens State Bank, Utica, raised registered Hereford cattle, 
showed and sold registered Hereford bulls and was an active member of 
the Arnold United Methodist Church. He was an avid bowler, Polka dancer,
 card player, and St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan.

In 1989 he married Peggy (Hunt) Giess in Arnold. They enjoyed their 
blended families. Raymond and Peggy traveled, danced, and enjoyed family
 until her passing on October 16, 2019.

Preceding Peggy in death were her first husband Bob; her sons, Roger 
and Randy; and granddaughter, Tara. She is survived by Mike and Julie 
Giess and family, Dave and LaVonne and granddaughter, Kenzie and Rob and
 sons.

Preceding Raymond in death is his wife, Velma, and wife, Peggy; his 
parents, Fred and Marie; brothers, Paul, Hubert, Reuben, Art; and a 
sister Helen; son-in law, Ken; grandson, Christopher; and granddaughter,
 Paige.

Survivors include daughters, Delma and Larry Collins-McAllister, 
daughters Michele and family, Misty and boys; Dana and Roger Fagan, son,
 Darcy, daughter, Danelle and grandson, Kaleb; Debbie and Maurice 
Friess, son Matthew and family, daughter Desiree and family; his 
sisters, Thelma, Geri, Rose&nbsp; and his brothers, Vernon , Fred, George, 
and Tom.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist 
Church, Arnold on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.&nbsp; Burial in the Arnold 
Cemetery. Viewing will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City on 
Monday from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and at the church until service 
time on Tuesday.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Arnold United Methodist Church or the Trego County-Lemke assisted Living Care Center.

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 </figure>Raymond Emanuel Mai, 97, passed away on November 16, 2021, at the 
Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney. He was born on January 
22, 1924, the son of Fred and Marie (Blehm) Mai in the farmhouse in 
Trego County.Raymond was raised on the farm in Trego County and went to the Wilcox
 country school and attended the Zion Lutheran Church, Trego Center. As a
 young man he worked with the neighborhood farms to help support the 
family.On September 21, 1946, he married Velma Giess in Arnold, Kansas.&nbsp; 
Raymond and Velma had three girls, Delma, Dana, and Debbie. In July 1975
 a tragic car accident took his wife, Velma, and his mother, Marie, in 
death.Raymond was active in 4-H, worked for the ASCS office, was a 
recipient of the master farmer award, he was on the Board of Directors 
at the Citizens State Bank, Utica, raised registered Hereford cattle, 
showed and sold registered Hereford bulls and was an active member of 
the Arnold United Methodist Church. He was an avid bowler, Polka dancer,
 card player, and St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan.In 1989 he married Peggy (Hunt) Giess in Arnold. They enjoyed their 
blended families. Raymond and Peggy traveled, danced, and enjoyed family
 until her passing on October 16, 2019.Preceding Peggy in death were her first husband Bob; her sons, Roger 
and Randy; and granddaughter, Tara. She is survived by Mike and Julie 
Giess and family, Dave and LaVonne and granddaughter, Kenzie and Rob and
 sons.Preceding Raymond in death is his wife, Velma, and wife, Peggy; his 
parents, Fred and Marie; brothers, Paul, Hubert, Reuben, Art; and a 
sister Helen; son-in law, Ken; grandson, Christopher; and granddaughter,
 Paige.Survivors include daughters, Delma and Larry Collins-McAllister, 
daughters Michele and family, Misty and boys; Dana and Roger Fagan, son,
 Darcy, daughter, Danelle and grandson, Kaleb; Debbie and Maurice 
Friess, son Matthew and family, daughter Desiree and family; his 
sisters, Thelma, Geri, Rose&nbsp; and his brothers, Vernon , Fred, George, 
and Tom.Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist 
Church, Arnold on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.&nbsp; Burial in the Arnold 
Cemetery. Viewing will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City on 
Monday from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and at the church until service 
time on Tuesday.Memorial contributions may be given to the Arnold United Methodist Church or the Trego County-Lemke assisted Living Care Center.

Raymond Emanuel Mai

Bryan Tate Barnett was born in Hays, KS on December 23, 1964, to Bill 
&amp; Sondra (Wark) Barnett. He went home to be with the Lord at the age
 of 56, on November 14, 2021, at the University Medical Center in El 
Paso, TX. 
Bryan grew up on a farm north of Gem, KS and learned the principals of 
hard work and family values. He worked for a number of farmers around 
this area. He graduated from Colby High School. He had a passion for 
flying and earned his private pilot’s license at the age of 16. After 
graduation, he moved to Florida, working in food service while he 
attended F.I.T. flight school. He served in the U.S. Marines and 
afterward, stayed and worked as a salesman in North Carolina. He was 
also involved in street ministry while there. 
He returned to Kansas and married Lori Homer in 1995. He became a father
 to her two sons and two more sons were born to this union. 
Following the death of his father, Bryan and two of his brothers became the pastors at Christian Heritage Church in Liberal, KS. 
Bryan worked in the construction business, jointly forming Barnett Home 
Improvements with two of his brothers. As a man of vision, he helped to 
create many attractive renovations. He was a general contractor and 
built several houses. He had a trucking business that was growing at the
 time of his passing. 
Bryan was very involved in ministry of any kind. He was an ordained 
minister of the Pentecostal Holiness. He served as Youth Pastor in both 
Word of Life Church in Liberal, KS and Seeds of Hope Church in Sublette,
 KS. He was involved with the Ministerial Alliance in Liberal and was 
the first Police Chaplain there. Bryan loved music and was the sound and
 lighting technician for many different groups &amp; bands. He was the 
director of the Light House Ministry &amp; performed and directed 
worship sets, block parties and other Christian events. One of his 
favorite ministry outlets was the Tribe of Judah Motorcycle Ministry and
 he served as president of the El Paso, TX branch. He held a full patch 
with them. 
Bryan was a free spirit who colorfully wrote his own story, filling each
 chapter of his life to the fullest. His adventures were defined by his 
larger-than-life personality, his sense of humor and his giving heart. 
He took on the role of father &amp; mentor to many in his life, with a 
determination to help, and with a passion to share his abiding faith in 
God. He was a devoted and faithful Christian and an active member of 
Grace Christian Center in El Paso. 
Bryan was preceded in death by his father Bill; grandparents, Ralph and 
Velma Barnett and Lawrence and Hulda Wark and step-son Mitchel Franz. 
He is survived by his wife Carmen, of El Paso; sons, Elijah (Ashley) 
Barnett, Moses Lake, WA and Joshua Barnett, Moses Lake, WA; his mother 
Sondra Dahl and step-father Jay Dahl, Rexford, KS; his brothers, Todd 
(Mandy) Barnett, Azle, TX, Scott (Vicki) Barnett, Wichita, KS and Cory 
(Tessy) Barnett, Liberal, KS; his sister Shalom (Jason) Schuldt, Pretty 
Prairie, KS; stepsons, Luis Alberto (Magda Loya), Chihuahua, Mexico, 
Jorge Alejandro (Anahi Loya), Chihuahua, Mexico and Matthew (Rachel) 
Franz, Moses Lake, WA; stepdaughter Laura Rocio (Alredo Garcia), 
Chihuahua, Mexico; step-siblings, Tina (Jon) Anderson, Goodland, KS, Tim
 Dahl, Rexford. KS and Linda (Bob) Dunn, Topeka, KS; 24 nieces &amp; 
nephews, 13 great nieces &amp; nephews, many extended family members, 
and a host of friends. 
Celebrations to honor Bryan’s life will be held at 6:00 p.m. MST, 
Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Grace Christian Center in El Paso, TX, and 
at 10:30 a.m. CST, Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, at College Drive Assembly of 
God in Colby, KS. His final resting place will be beside his father at 
Beulah Cemetery in Colby. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to 
Machine Gun Preacher, at machinegunpreacher.org, or Manantial De Luz 
Orphanage in Mexico, which Bryan supported, by texting "Give" to 
844-935-3370 or sending checks to Family Destiny, PO Box 557, Liberal, 
KS. 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>Bryan Tate Barnett was born in Hays, KS on December 23, 1964, to Bill 
&amp; Sondra (Wark) Barnett. He went home to be with the Lord at the age
 of 56, on November 14, 2021, at the University Medical Center in El 
Paso, TX. 
Bryan grew up on a farm north of Gem, KS and learned the principals of 
hard work and family values. He worked for a number of farmers around 
this area. He graduated from Colby High School. He had a passion for 
flying and earned his private pilot’s license at the age of 16. After 
graduation, he moved to Florida, working in food service while he 
attended F.I.T. flight school. He served in the U.S. Marines and 
afterward, stayed and worked as a salesman in North Carolina. He was 
also involved in street ministry while there. 
He returned to Kansas and married Lori Homer in 1995. He became a father
 to her two sons and two more sons were born to this union. 
Following the death of his father, Bryan and two of his brothers became the pastors at Christian Heritage Church in Liberal, KS. 
Bryan worked in the construction business, jointly forming Barnett Home 
Improvements with two of his brothers. As a man of vision, he helped to 
create many attractive renovations. He was a general contractor and 
built several houses. He had a trucking business that was growing at the
 time of his passing. 
Bryan was very involved in ministry of any kind. He was an ordained 
minister of the Pentecostal Holiness. He served as Youth Pastor in both 
Word of Life Church in Liberal, KS and Seeds of Hope Church in Sublette,
 KS. He was involved with the Ministerial Alliance in Liberal and was 
the first Police Chaplain there. Bryan loved music and was the sound and
 lighting technician for many different groups &amp; bands. He was the 
director of the Light House Ministry &amp; performed and directed 
worship sets, block parties and other Christian events. One of his 
favorite ministry outlets was the Tribe of Judah Motorcycle Ministry and
 he served as president of the El Paso, TX branch. He held a full patch 
with them. 
Bryan was a free spirit who colorfully wrote his own story, filling each
 chapter of his life to the fullest. His adventures were defined by his 
larger-than-life personality, his sense of humor and his giving heart. 
He took on the role of father &amp; mentor to many in his life, with a 
determination to help, and with a passion to share his abiding faith in 
God. He was a devoted and faithful Christian and an active member of 
Grace Christian Center in El Paso. 
Bryan was preceded in death by his father Bill; grandparents, Ralph and 
Velma Barnett and Lawrence and Hulda Wark and step-son Mitchel Franz. 
He is survived by his wife Carmen, of El Paso; sons, Elijah (Ashley) 
Barnett, Moses Lake, WA and Joshua Barnett, Moses Lake, WA; his mother 
Sondra Dahl and step-father Jay Dahl, Rexford, KS; his brothers, Todd 
(Mandy) Barnett, Azle, TX, Scott (Vicki) Barnett, Wichita, KS and Cory 
(Tessy) Barnett, Liberal, KS; his sister Shalom (Jason) Schuldt, Pretty 
Prairie, KS; stepsons, Luis Alberto (Magda Loya), Chihuahua, Mexico, 
Jorge Alejandro (Anahi Loya), Chihuahua, Mexico and Matthew (Rachel) 
Franz, Moses Lake, WA; stepdaughter Laura Rocio (Alredo Garcia), 
Chihuahua, Mexico; step-siblings, Tina (Jon) Anderson, Goodland, KS, Tim
 Dahl, Rexford. KS and Linda (Bob) Dunn, Topeka, KS; 24 nieces &amp; 
nephews, 13 great nieces &amp; nephews, many extended family members, 
and a host of friends. 
Celebrations to honor Bryan’s life will be held at 6:00 p.m. MST, 
Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Grace Christian Center in El Paso, TX, and 
at 10:30 a.m. CST, Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, at College Drive Assembly of 
God in Colby, KS. His final resting place will be beside his father at 
Beulah Cemetery in Colby. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to 
Machine Gun Preacher, at machinegunpreacher.org, or Manantial De Luz 
Orphanage in Mexico, which Bryan supported, by texting "Give" to 
844-935-3370 or sending checks to Family Destiny, PO Box 557, Liberal, 
KS. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Bryan Tate Barnett

Thursday, June 16th, 1960-Wednesday, November 17th, 2021

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/casey-scott-barnum/4785605/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Thursday, June 16th, 1960-Wednesday, November 17th, 2021An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/casey-scott-barnum/4785605/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Casey Scott Barnum

William Roger “Bill” Turner passed away at the Rooks Center Health 
Center in Plainville, KS on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at the age of 
79. He was born on July 7, 1942, in Lyons, Kansas, to William H. and 
Edith (Darland) Turner. 
 Bill was raised in Lyons and graduated from Lyons High School with 
the class of 1960. He then attended Hutchinson Community College and 
Kansas State University at Manhattan. After college he enlisted and went
 to Lackland Air Force for training and continued that training at the 
Lowry Air Force Base in Denver. He was United States Air Force Reserve 
until his honorable discharge in 1971. After his discharge, he began 
work in Kansas City, Missouri, for the IRS as lead computer technician 
for 30 years until he retired on October 20, 1994.
 Bill was a very independent person and enjoyed time to himself with 
his model trains. He earned his Private Pilot License and built his own 
Ultralight plane named “Mr. Bill” which he later sold. He also loved 
studying oil rigs and leases on oil fields, mapping out the oil, and 
reading books.
 He is survived by cousins and friends.
 Bill joins in his heavenly home his parents and grandparents.
 A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, November 22, 2021, at 
the Lyons City Cemetery, Lyons, Kansas at 1:30 PM. There will be a brief
 time to view on Monday from 8AM until 10AM at the funeral home in 
Plainville.
 Memorials are suggested to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, to go 
toward a monument for Bill, and may be sent to 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, 
KS 67663.

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 </figure>William Roger “Bill” Turner passed away at the Rooks Center Health 
Center in Plainville, KS on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at the age of 
79. He was born on July 7, 1942, in Lyons, Kansas, to William H. and 
Edith (Darland) Turner. 
 Bill was raised in Lyons and graduated from Lyons High School with 
the class of 1960. He then attended Hutchinson Community College and 
Kansas State University at Manhattan. After college he enlisted and went
 to Lackland Air Force for training and continued that training at the 
Lowry Air Force Base in Denver. He was United States Air Force Reserve 
until his honorable discharge in 1971. After his discharge, he began 
work in Kansas City, Missouri, for the IRS as lead computer technician 
for 30 years until he retired on October 20, 1994.
 Bill was a very independent person and enjoyed time to himself with 
his model trains. He earned his Private Pilot License and built his own 
Ultralight plane named “Mr. Bill” which he later sold. He also loved 
studying oil rigs and leases on oil fields, mapping out the oil, and 
reading books.
 He is survived by cousins and friends.
 Bill joins in his heavenly home his parents and grandparents.
 A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, November 22, 2021, at 
the Lyons City Cemetery, Lyons, Kansas at 1:30 PM. There will be a brief
 time to view on Monday from 8AM until 10AM at the funeral home in 
Plainville.
 Memorials are suggested to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, to go 
toward a monument for Bill, and may be sent to 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, 
KS 67663.

William Roger 'Bill' Turner

Jerrol Keith Beckwith, 86, went to be with Jesus November 17, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.

He was born October 12, 1935, in Larned, the son of Carrol Kneeland and Hazel Carolyn Smith Beckwith.

A lifetime area resident, he was a banker, working in St. Joseph, 
Missouri, and Stafford, Liberal, and Lorraine, Kansas. He was a member 
of Encounter Church, Great Bend and was very civic-minded, serving on 
city councils, volunteer fire departments, and in the United States 
Navy.

On January 19, 1964, he married Oleta Louise Weaver at Larned; she survives.

Other survivors include: a son, Darren (Lisa) Beckwith, Ellinwood; 
daughter, Jill (Aaron) Sauer, Ellinwood; two brothers, Kim Monroe 
(Cheryl) Beckwith, Larned, Kevin Theodore (Suzanne) Beckwith, Perry; 
sister, Kathy Jo (Keith) Johnson, Pleasant Hill, IA; six grandchildren, 
Danielle Beckwith, Oklahoma City, OK, Darrien (Andy) Wiechman, Midland, 
TX, Delaney Meg Beckwith, Oklahoma City, OK, Mallory (Joe) Auer, Ethan 
Sauer, Madison Sauer, all of Ellinwood; and one great granddaughter, 
Lexi Auer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Carrol Kay 
Beckwith, and two sisters, Carolyn Annette Murphy and V. Clione Bieber.

Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 20, 2021, at 
Encounter Church, Great Bend, with Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding. 
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 19, 2021, at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned with family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 
p.m. Burial will be in Larned Cemetery with military graveside rites.

Memorials may be given to Ellinwood EMS or the Central Kansas Dream 
Center in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Jerrol Keith Beckwith, 86, went to be with Jesus November 17, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.He was born October 12, 1935, in Larned, the son of Carrol Kneeland and Hazel Carolyn Smith Beckwith.A lifetime area resident, he was a banker, working in St. Joseph, 
Missouri, and Stafford, Liberal, and Lorraine, Kansas. He was a member 
of Encounter Church, Great Bend and was very civic-minded, serving on 
city councils, volunteer fire departments, and in the United States 
Navy.On January 19, 1964, he married Oleta Louise Weaver at Larned; she survives.Other survivors include: a son, Darren (Lisa) Beckwith, Ellinwood; 
daughter, Jill (Aaron) Sauer, Ellinwood; two brothers, Kim Monroe 
(Cheryl) Beckwith, Larned, Kevin Theodore (Suzanne) Beckwith, Perry; 
sister, Kathy Jo (Keith) Johnson, Pleasant Hill, IA; six grandchildren, 
Danielle Beckwith, Oklahoma City, OK, Darrien (Andy) Wiechman, Midland, 
TX, Delaney Meg Beckwith, Oklahoma City, OK, Mallory (Joe) Auer, Ethan 
Sauer, Madison Sauer, all of Ellinwood; and one great granddaughter, 
Lexi Auer.He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Carrol Kay 
Beckwith, and two sisters, Carolyn Annette Murphy and V. Clione Bieber.Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 20, 2021, at 
Encounter Church, Great Bend, with Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding. 
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 19, 2021, at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned with family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 
p.m. Burial will be in Larned Cemetery with military graveside rites.Memorials may be given to Ellinwood EMS or the Central Kansas Dream 
Center in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.&nbsp;

Jerrol Keith Beckwith

Marilyn Mae Davis, 79, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2021, 
surrounded by her family and friends in her last days. She lived a long,
 happy life, and passed away peacefully at the University of Kansas 
Health Systems – Great Bend Campus, after a short battle with colon 
cancer.&nbsp; Marilyn was born February 2, 1942 in the small town of Minot, 
N.D. to Marvin and Helen Gunter. Marilyn married Lawrence D. “L.D.” 
Davis August 16, 1969, at St. Louis, Mo.&nbsp; He passed away May 27, 2016.

Her father became the principle at her school, so doing her homework 
was not an option. Raised to believe that education and Christian faith 
were important pillars in life, she moved to St. Paul, Minn. to pursue 
nursing in college. After graduating, she moved to St. Louis, Mo. where 
she worked as a nurse. It was here she would meet the love of her life 
(L.D. Davis) and six short months later, they were married! Together, 
they moved to Great Bend where they would raise a family, share lifelong
 friendships, travel the world, and even open their own business they 
would call L.D. Drilling. Marilyn would hangup her scrubs and dive feet 
first into the oilfield, working in the family business until the end of
 her days.

Known as a straight talker, kind and generous to all, with an ornery 
sense of humor, she was loved by all who knew her. She was an active 
member of the First Baptist Church, Ellinwood, for over 40 years, and 
attended Encounter Church (First Assembly of God), Great Bend.&nbsp; Having a
 servant’s heart, Marilyn gererously supported many charities, 
ministries and missions. Her favorite things to do were to visit with 
dear friends, have her "grandma day" every Saturday, and play her 
favorite games of Chicken Foot and Uno.

She is survived by her two sons, Larry Davis and companion Tina 
Lankas of McKinney, Texas, and Mark and Kathleen Davis of Ellinwood; 
five grandchildren, Jessica Way of Benson, Minn., Kaili Davis of Kansas 
City, Kan., as well as Aidan, Isabella, and Quinlyn Davis, all of 
Ellinwood; three siblings, Don Gunter of East St. Louis, Ill., Margie 
Carlson and husband Dan of Las Vegas, Nev., and Carol Witt-Strassburger 
and husband Bob of Greenbay, Wis.; and step son-in-law, Scott Brummitt 
of Edmond, Okla. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband of 47 
years, L.D. Davis; a stepdaughter, Dawn Nell Brummitt; and her 
sister-in-law, Royal Gunter.

She will be missed, loved, and always remembered.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2021, 
at the Encounter Church (First Assembly of God), Great Bend, with 
Reverend Arlyn Thielenhaus presiding.&nbsp; Graveside services will be 2:00 
p.m. at the Lakin Comanche Cemetery, Ellinwood.&nbsp; Visitation will be 
11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, November 22, with the family receiving 
friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home in Great
 Bend.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church of Ellinwood 
Mission Fund or the Encounter Church Mission Fund, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Marilyn Mae Davis, 79, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2021, 
surrounded by her family and friends in her last days. She lived a long,
 happy life, and passed away peacefully at the University of Kansas 
Health Systems – Great Bend Campus, after a short battle with colon 
cancer.&nbsp; Marilyn was born February 2, 1942 in the small town of Minot, 
N.D. to Marvin and Helen Gunter. Marilyn married Lawrence D. “L.D.” 
Davis August 16, 1969, at St. Louis, Mo.&nbsp; He passed away May 27, 2016.Her father became the principle at her school, so doing her homework 
was not an option. Raised to believe that education and Christian faith 
were important pillars in life, she moved to St. Paul, Minn. to pursue 
nursing in college. After graduating, she moved to St. Louis, Mo. where 
she worked as a nurse. It was here she would meet the love of her life 
(L.D. Davis) and six short months later, they were married! Together, 
they moved to Great Bend where they would raise a family, share lifelong
 friendships, travel the world, and even open their own business they 
would call L.D. Drilling. Marilyn would hangup her scrubs and dive feet 
first into the oilfield, working in the family business until the end of
 her days.Known as a straight talker, kind and generous to all, with an ornery 
sense of humor, she was loved by all who knew her. She was an active 
member of the First Baptist Church, Ellinwood, for over 40 years, and 
attended Encounter Church (First Assembly of God), Great Bend.&nbsp; Having a
 servant’s heart, Marilyn gererously supported many charities, 
ministries and missions. Her favorite things to do were to visit with 
dear friends, have her "grandma day" every Saturday, and play her 
favorite games of Chicken Foot and Uno.She is survived by her two sons, Larry Davis and companion Tina 
Lankas of McKinney, Texas, and Mark and Kathleen Davis of Ellinwood; 
five grandchildren, Jessica Way of Benson, Minn., Kaili Davis of Kansas 
City, Kan., as well as Aidan, Isabella, and Quinlyn Davis, all of 
Ellinwood; three siblings, Don Gunter of East St. Louis, Ill., Margie 
Carlson and husband Dan of Las Vegas, Nev., and Carol Witt-Strassburger 
and husband Bob of Greenbay, Wis.; and step son-in-law, Scott Brummitt 
of Edmond, Okla. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband of 47 
years, L.D. Davis; a stepdaughter, Dawn Nell Brummitt; and her 
sister-in-law, Royal Gunter.She will be missed, loved, and always remembered.Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2021, 
at the Encounter Church (First Assembly of God), Great Bend, with 
Reverend Arlyn Thielenhaus presiding.&nbsp; Graveside services will be 2:00 
p.m. at the Lakin Comanche Cemetery, Ellinwood.&nbsp; Visitation will be 
11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, November 22, with the family receiving 
friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home in Great
 Bend.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church of Ellinwood 
Mission Fund or the Encounter Church Mission Fund, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Marilyn Mae Davis

Wednesday, December 23rd, 1964-Sunday, November 14th, 2021

Wednesday, December 23rd, 1964-Sunday, November 14th, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

June 23, 1947
 -
 November 16, 2021

An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Gary-Lee-Smith?obId=23103547#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>June 23, 1947
 -
 November 16, 2021An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Gary-Lee-Smith?obId=23103547#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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