Donald Dean Schoonover, 79, passed away at the University of Kansas 
Medical Center in Kansas City, KS on the morning of Saturday, November 
6, 2021.

Don was born in Dodge City, KS on October 22, 1942, the first of four
 children to Homer and Lavergne (Ingals) Schoonover, of Kingsdown, KS. 
He graduated from Ford High School, Ford, KS in 1960. While in school, 
Don was a varsity letterman in football, basketball, and track. After 
graduating high school, he went on to study architecture at Kansas State
 University, graduating with a degree in Business in 1965.

After graduation, he joined the Marine Corps Reserve (Electronics Maintenance Company Maintenance Battalion 4th
 Marine Division) and attended basic training at Camp Pendleton, CA. Don
 began his career in the aerospace industry with the Boeing Company in 
Wichita and later in Seattle, WA where he met Mary Catharine (Cathy) 
Park. They were married at Eastminister Presbyterian Church in Wichita, 
KS.

Don and Cathy lived in Arlington, TX and Woodbridge, VA before 
returning home to Kansas to be closer to family. In 1978, Don moved to 
Larned, KS where he formed the irrigation company, Ag Systems, Inc. with
 his brother Kent, serving farmers throughout western Kansas for nearly 
40 years.

Growing up on a farm, Don valued honesty, integrity, hard work, and 
most of all he loved people. When not at “the shop," Don loved spending 
time with his four children and six grandchildren, whether on yearly 
snowmobiling trips to Colorado, cheering on his K-State Wildcats, or 
going to see his grandkids’ sporting events. Don and Cathy loved 
spending time with their three dogs and working on the house, stopping 
only to enjoy the occasional margarita together.

Don and Cathy had four children, David of Larned, Michelle (Mike) 
Daniel of Great Bend, Ashley (Scott) Taylor of Dodge City, and Jason of 
Nashville, TN along with six grandchildren, Dylan Kent, Michael Warren, 
Brady and Laura Daniel, and Dawson and Addisyn Taylor. Don is survived 
by his brother Kent (Robyn) of Littleton, CO, sister-in-law, Leslie 
Schoonover of Dodge City, and brother-in-law, Alan Steele of Ford. Don 
is preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Lavergne Schoonover, his 
brother Rod Schoonover, and his sister Linda Steele.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 12, 
2021, at the Presbyterian Church in Kingsdown, KS with Pastor Suzie Woods
 presiding. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on 
Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Beckwith Mortuary in Larned, KS with 
family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Ford 
Cemetery, Ford, KS with military graveside rites.

Memorials in lieu of flowers can be made to the Ford Cemetery Fund or
 the Presbyterian Church of Kingsdown, KS in care of Beckwith Mortuary, 
PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

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 </figure>Donald Dean Schoonover, 79, passed away at the University of Kansas 
Medical Center in Kansas City, KS on the morning of Saturday, November 
6, 2021.Don was born in Dodge City, KS on October 22, 1942, the first of four
 children to Homer and Lavergne (Ingals) Schoonover, of Kingsdown, KS. 
He graduated from Ford High School, Ford, KS in 1960. While in school, 
Don was a varsity letterman in football, basketball, and track. After 
graduating high school, he went on to study architecture at Kansas State
 University, graduating with a degree in Business in 1965.After graduation, he joined the Marine Corps Reserve (Electronics Maintenance Company Maintenance Battalion 4th
 Marine Division) and attended basic training at Camp Pendleton, CA. Don
 began his career in the aerospace industry with the Boeing Company in 
Wichita and later in Seattle, WA where he met Mary Catharine (Cathy) 
Park. They were married at Eastminister Presbyterian Church in Wichita, 
KS.Don and Cathy lived in Arlington, TX and Woodbridge, VA before 
returning home to Kansas to be closer to family. In 1978, Don moved to 
Larned, KS where he formed the irrigation company, Ag Systems, Inc. with
 his brother Kent, serving farmers throughout western Kansas for nearly 
40 years.Growing up on a farm, Don valued honesty, integrity, hard work, and 
most of all he loved people. When not at “the shop," Don loved spending 
time with his four children and six grandchildren, whether on yearly 
snowmobiling trips to Colorado, cheering on his K-State Wildcats, or 
going to see his grandkids’ sporting events. Don and Cathy loved 
spending time with their three dogs and working on the house, stopping 
only to enjoy the occasional margarita together.Don and Cathy had four children, David of Larned, Michelle (Mike) 
Daniel of Great Bend, Ashley (Scott) Taylor of Dodge City, and Jason of 
Nashville, TN along with six grandchildren, Dylan Kent, Michael Warren, 
Brady and Laura Daniel, and Dawson and Addisyn Taylor. Don is survived 
by his brother Kent (Robyn) of Littleton, CO, sister-in-law, Leslie 
Schoonover of Dodge City, and brother-in-law, Alan Steele of Ford. Don 
is preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Lavergne Schoonover, his 
brother Rod Schoonover, and his sister Linda Steele.Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 12, 
2021, at the Presbyterian Church in Kingsdown, KS with Pastor Suzie Woods
 presiding. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on 
Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Beckwith Mortuary in Larned, KS with 
family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Ford 
Cemetery, Ford, KS with military graveside rites.Memorials in lieu of flowers can be made to the Ford Cemetery Fund or
 the Presbyterian Church of Kingsdown, KS in care of Beckwith Mortuary, 
PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

Donald Dean Schoonover

Dorothy Ann Weber was born December 8, 
1933, in Ellis County to John and Regina Augustine (Schuster).&nbsp; She 
peacefully left this world on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at age 87. &nbsp;

She joined Leonard “Red” Weber in 
marriage on April 30, 1951. &nbsp;Together they raised six children, two 
girls and four boys.&nbsp; Throughout the ensuing years, while she 
occasionally held various jobs outside the home, her constant commitment
 was to her family and close friends. She loved to make sure town folk 
made it to the places they needed to go by giving them a lift in her 
van—frequently stopping at the donut shop to grab a sweet treat on the 
way. &nbsp;She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Ellis, Daughters
 of Isabella and Veterans of Foreign War Auxiliary.

Card and dice games were staples at the
 Weber household. Grandkids learned to count by dealing cards, melding 
and keeping score. Dorothy always loved a friendly, or better yet 
competitive, game of pinochle, durock or dice. She always seemed to have
 endless energy, often staying busy while playing games by keeping 
everyone’s snack bowls topped off with her amazing homemade party mix 
and Grandpa’s favorite peanut M&amp;M’s.

Five of her children, Donna 
Schoenthaler (Doug), Ellis; Patti Unrein (Joe), Hays; Jerry Weber 
(Joan), Kansas City; Ed Weber (Charlene), Ellis; Curtis Weber (Mary 
Kay), Ellis; and one daughter-in-law, Elaine Weber, Wakeeney continue to
 cherish her memory. There are 16 grandchildren and 31 
great-grandchildren to carry on her love of family and traditions.&nbsp; 
Betty Younger (Richard) Hays is Dorothy’s sole surviving sibling.

Dorothy and Leonard shared 64 years of 
marriage, until his passing May 27, 2015.&nbsp; Her parents, son William 
(Bill) Weber, granddaughter Erin Weber and great-grandsons, Peyton Weber
 and Jonah Schmidtberger preceded her to Heaven. &nbsp;Also there to welcome 
her are five sisters, Mary Grecian (Don), Theresa Scheck (Andy), infant 
sister Rosie and nine brothers, Philip (Clara), Joe, Eddie (Alberta), 
Paul (Stella), Matthew (Verna), Johnny (Delores) Clarence (Maddy), 
William (Rosie) and an infant brother Francis.

Visitation will be held Wednesday 
November 10, 2021 from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church 
in Ellis.&nbsp; A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:00 PM.&nbsp; The 
parish vigil service will begin at 7:00 PM, followed by a second 
rosary.&nbsp; Additional visitation will be held Thursday November 11, 2021 
at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis from 9:00 AM until service time.

Funeral Services will begin 10:00 AM. 
&nbsp;Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The Funeral Mass may be 
viewed on Facebook Live at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;and select the
 Facebook Live tab at the top of the page. Once the service starts the 
video will come on live.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Condolences may be left by guest book 
at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at 
keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral 
Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.

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 </figure>Dorothy Ann Weber was born December 8, 
1933, in Ellis County to John and Regina Augustine (Schuster).&nbsp; She 
peacefully left this world on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at age 87. &nbsp;She joined Leonard “Red” Weber in 
marriage on April 30, 1951. &nbsp;Together they raised six children, two 
girls and four boys.&nbsp; Throughout the ensuing years, while she 
occasionally held various jobs outside the home, her constant commitment
 was to her family and close friends. She loved to make sure town folk 
made it to the places they needed to go by giving them a lift in her 
van—frequently stopping at the donut shop to grab a sweet treat on the 
way. &nbsp;She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Ellis, Daughters
 of Isabella and Veterans of Foreign War Auxiliary.Card and dice games were staples at the
 Weber household. Grandkids learned to count by dealing cards, melding 
and keeping score. Dorothy always loved a friendly, or better yet 
competitive, game of pinochle, durock or dice. She always seemed to have
 endless energy, often staying busy while playing games by keeping 
everyone’s snack bowls topped off with her amazing homemade party mix 
and Grandpa’s favorite peanut M&amp;M’s.Five of her children, Donna 
Schoenthaler (Doug), Ellis; Patti Unrein (Joe), Hays; Jerry Weber 
(Joan), Kansas City; Ed Weber (Charlene), Ellis; Curtis Weber (Mary 
Kay), Ellis; and one daughter-in-law, Elaine Weber, Wakeeney continue to
 cherish her memory. There are 16 grandchildren and 31 
great-grandchildren to carry on her love of family and traditions.&nbsp; 
Betty Younger (Richard) Hays is Dorothy’s sole surviving sibling.Dorothy and Leonard shared 64 years of 
marriage, until his passing May 27, 2015.&nbsp; Her parents, son William 
(Bill) Weber, granddaughter Erin Weber and great-grandsons, Peyton Weber
 and Jonah Schmidtberger preceded her to Heaven. &nbsp;Also there to welcome 
her are five sisters, Mary Grecian (Don), Theresa Scheck (Andy), infant 
sister Rosie and nine brothers, Philip (Clara), Joe, Eddie (Alberta), 
Paul (Stella), Matthew (Verna), Johnny (Delores) Clarence (Maddy), 
William (Rosie) and an infant brother Francis.Visitation will be held Wednesday 
November 10, 2021 from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church 
in Ellis.&nbsp; A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:00 PM.&nbsp; The 
parish vigil service will begin at 7:00 PM, followed by a second 
rosary.&nbsp; Additional visitation will be held Thursday November 11, 2021 
at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis from 9:00 AM until service time.Funeral Services will begin 10:00 AM. 
&nbsp;Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The Funeral Mass may be 
viewed on Facebook Live at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;and select the
 Facebook Live tab at the top of the page. Once the service starts the 
video will come on live.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Catholic Church.Condolences may be left by guest book 
at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at 
keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral 
Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.

Dorothy Ann Weber

Charles "Charlie" B. Ring, age 32, of 
Hays, Kansas, passed away at HaysMed - Hays on November 4, 2021.&nbsp; 


Services are pending and will be announced by Brock's-Keithley Funeral 
Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601.

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

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Hays, Kansas, passed away at HaysMed - Hays on November 4, 2021.&nbsp; 
Services are pending and will be announced by Brock's-Keithley Funeral 
Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Charles 'Charlie' B. Ring

March 24, 1959
 -
 November 6, 2021

An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

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 -
 November 6, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Lafe D. 'Dean' Poe

Sandra “Sue” Goodson, 81, died Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Minneola Long Term Care.

She was born December 17, 1939, at McDonald, Kansas, the daughter of 
William “Bill” Levi and Virginia (Erikson) Dungan.&nbsp; She moved to 
Minneola from Yuma, Arizona.&nbsp; She worked as a dog groomer and also 
worked at Minneola Long Term Care in housekeeping for 11 years. She 
enjoyed antiques and going to estate sales as well as collecting salt 
and pepper shakers.

Survivors include: her son, Allen Goodson, Minneola; her daughter, 
Rhonda Goodson Ramiro and husband Charles, Phoenix, Arizona; and 
numerous cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Private family services will be held at a later date.&nbsp; There will be no public viewing as cremation has taken place.

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 </figure>Sandra “Sue” Goodson, 81, died Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Minneola Long Term Care.She was born December 17, 1939, at McDonald, Kansas, the daughter of 
William “Bill” Levi and Virginia (Erikson) Dungan.&nbsp; She moved to 
Minneola from Yuma, Arizona.&nbsp; She worked as a dog groomer and also 
worked at Minneola Long Term Care in housekeeping for 11 years. She 
enjoyed antiques and going to estate sales as well as collecting salt 
and pepper shakers.Survivors include: her son, Allen Goodson, Minneola; her daughter, 
Rhonda Goodson Ramiro and husband Charles, Phoenix, Arizona; and 
numerous cousins.She was preceded in death by her parents.Private family services will be held at a later date.&nbsp; There will be no public viewing as cremation has taken place.

Sandra 'Sue' Goodson

Edward J. Werth, age 93, of Park, Kansas, passed away November 6, 2021, at Gove County Medical Center in Quinter, Kansas. He was born January 30, 1928, to Thomas and Bertha (Kreutzer) Werth. Edward was united in marriage to the love of his life, Cordula Ritter, on May 4, 1948, in Leoville, Kansas. They were married for 73 and a half years. What a great example and something to be proud of. 

To this union were born nine children, eight of whom survive Edward. Elaine (LaVern) Schneider of Albert, Kansas, Kathleen (Bob) Reinert of Salina, Kansas, Evelyn Whitaker of Moberly, Missouri, Janette (Tom) Walters of Emporia, Kansas, James (Jeanne) Werth of Pueblo West, Colorado, Janice (Lance) Koland of Newton, Kansas, David (Lori) Werth of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and Karla (Chris) Hecker of Hays, Kansas. He also leaves to mourn four sisters and one brother: Celestina (Dale) Moran, Mary Kerns, Bertha Haas, Caroline (Don) Witte, and John Werth; sister-in-law Elaine Werth; 29 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Edward was a farmer and stockman who raised registered Hereford cattle and was a member of both the American and Kansas Hereford Associations. He was also a member of the Kansas Farmer’s Union and the Knights of Columbus. Upon retirement, he spent many hours a day working on woodworking projects, which he sold at craft shows and enjoyed gifting to his children.

One of Edward’s greatest joys, and something he looked forward to every day, was getting in his wheelchair and going outside for a cigar. If he could, he would try to convince you that he hadn’t already had one, to go get another one.

Edward was preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Harvey; his parents; granddaughter Emily Werth; great-grandson Joshua Drew; brothers Jerome, George, Julian, and Lawrence; sisters Bertha (in infancy), Virginia Knoll, and Germaine Werth; brothers-in-law Paul Kisslinger, Andy Knoll, and Bill Kerns; sisters-in-law Lee Werth, Rosemary Werth, and Cecilia Werth.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, with rosary to follow.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 AM Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Park, with Father James Thomas as celebrant. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or masses. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 Main St. Quinter, Kansas 67752.

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

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 </figure>Edward J. Werth, age 93, of Park, Kansas, passed away November 6, 2021, at Gove County Medical Center in Quinter, Kansas. He was born January 30, 1928, to Thomas and Bertha (Kreutzer) Werth. Edward was united in marriage to the love of his life, Cordula Ritter, on May 4, 1948, in Leoville, Kansas. They were married for 73 and a half years. What a great example and something to be proud of. To this union were born nine children, eight of whom survive Edward. Elaine (LaVern) Schneider of Albert, Kansas, Kathleen (Bob) Reinert of Salina, Kansas, Evelyn Whitaker of Moberly, Missouri, Janette (Tom) Walters of Emporia, Kansas, James (Jeanne) Werth of Pueblo West, Colorado, Janice (Lance) Koland of Newton, Kansas, David (Lori) Werth of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and Karla (Chris) Hecker of Hays, Kansas. He also leaves to mourn four sisters and one brother: Celestina (Dale) Moran, Mary Kerns, Bertha Haas, Caroline (Don) Witte, and John Werth; sister-in-law Elaine Werth; 29 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.Edward was a farmer and stockman who raised registered Hereford cattle and was a member of both the American and Kansas Hereford Associations. He was also a member of the Kansas Farmer’s Union and the Knights of Columbus. Upon retirement, he spent many hours a day working on woodworking projects, which he sold at craft shows and enjoyed gifting to his children.One of Edward’s greatest joys, and something he looked forward to every day, was getting in his wheelchair and going outside for a cigar. If he could, he would try to convince you that he hadn’t already had one, to go get another one.Edward was preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Harvey; his parents; granddaughter Emily Werth; great-grandson Joshua Drew; brothers Jerome, George, Julian, and Lawrence; sisters Bertha (in infancy), Virginia Knoll, and Germaine Werth; brothers-in-law Paul Kisslinger, Andy Knoll, and Bill Kerns; sisters-in-law Lee Werth, Rosemary Werth, and Cecilia Werth.Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, with rosary to follow.Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 AM Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Park, with Father James Thomas as celebrant. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery.Memorial contributions are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or masses. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 Main St. Quinter, Kansas 67752.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

Edward J. Werth

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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

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Guy D. Bolen

Bill Hill, 95, died November 7, 2021, at Brookdale in Great Bend. He 
was born December 12, 1925, at Newton County, Arkansas, the son of Harve 
and Nellie Hill.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the USS Hector 
before going to work in the oil and gas industry. He was proud to have 
worked for 41 years for Lario Oil &amp; Gas.

He married Mary (Habiger) Hill Sept. 11, 1950, at Holyrood, Kansas. 
Bill and Mary lived in Ellinwood for many years before moving to rural 
Ellis County, Kansas, in 1978. They moved to Great Bend in 1989. Bill 
was a scout troop leader in Ellinwood, accompanying the scouts to Camp 
Kansa, Philmont Scout Ranch and on many other trips. Bill took pride in 
his family and always stressed to them the importance of education. He 
enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing and birdwatching.

He is survived by three sons and their families, Dr. Lary M. and 
Diane Hill, Andover; Mark D. Hill and Scarlett Hill, Oakley; Kevin L. 
Hill and Teresa, Cedar Point; nine grandchildren and 13 
great-grandchildren, Sarah, Chris and Calvin Green, Wichita; Clayton, 
Carly, Dason, Kyler and Braxton Hill, Seneca; Kathryn Hill and Richard 
Pund, Overland Park; Shea Hill, Oakley; Cori, Cody, Tait, Maycee, Lakota
 and Hannah Younkin, Oakley; Jonathan, Amanda, Walter and Wade Hill, 
Spearfish, South Dakota; Dr. Nellie Hill, Manhattan; Heath Hill and 
Brynn, Darcy and Haidyn, Americus; and Cassidy Hill of St. George; 
cousin Johnny Hill and his wife Connie, Western Grove, Ark.; and 
numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved 
wife Mary Hill, aunt and uncle Gladys and Mose Hill and cousin Mozelle 
McBain.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, 
November 10, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive 
friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., and Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 11, 
2021, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father 
Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, 
Great Bend. 

Memorials have been designated to Golden Belt Home Health 
and Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Bill Hill, 95, died November 7, 2021, at Brookdale in Great Bend. He 
was born December 12, 1925, at Newton County, Arkansas, the son of Harve 
and Nellie Hill.He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the USS Hector 
before going to work in the oil and gas industry. He was proud to have 
worked for 41 years for Lario Oil &amp; Gas.He married Mary (Habiger) Hill Sept. 11, 1950, at Holyrood, Kansas. 
Bill and Mary lived in Ellinwood for many years before moving to rural 
Ellis County, Kansas, in 1978. They moved to Great Bend in 1989. Bill 
was a scout troop leader in Ellinwood, accompanying the scouts to Camp 
Kansa, Philmont Scout Ranch and on many other trips. Bill took pride in 
his family and always stressed to them the importance of education. He 
enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing and birdwatching.He is survived by three sons and their families, Dr. Lary M. and 
Diane Hill, Andover; Mark D. Hill and Scarlett Hill, Oakley; Kevin L. 
Hill and Teresa, Cedar Point; nine grandchildren and 13 
great-grandchildren, Sarah, Chris and Calvin Green, Wichita; Clayton, 
Carly, Dason, Kyler and Braxton Hill, Seneca; Kathryn Hill and Richard 
Pund, Overland Park; Shea Hill, Oakley; Cori, Cody, Tait, Maycee, Lakota
 and Hannah Younkin, Oakley; Jonathan, Amanda, Walter and Wade Hill, 
Spearfish, South Dakota; Dr. Nellie Hill, Manhattan; Heath Hill and 
Brynn, Darcy and Haidyn, Americus; and Cassidy Hill of St. George; 
cousin Johnny Hill and his wife Connie, Western Grove, Ark.; and 
numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved 
wife Mary Hill, aunt and uncle Gladys and Mose Hill and cousin Mozelle 
McBain.Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, 
November 10, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive 
friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., and Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 11, 
2021, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father 
Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, 
Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to Golden Belt Home Health 
and Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Bill Hill

Sheri Anne (Sextro) Heilman was born May 31, 1964, in Harlan, Iowa to
 Dave and Anne (Allstot) Sextro, and passed on to be with her Lord on 
November 7, 2021, after battling a rare form of cancer.

Following graduation from high school, Sheri attended the University 
of Northern Iowa and Drake University where she achieved her Bachelors 
and Masters degrees in English and Educational Administration. &nbsp;While 
teaching and coaching in the Titonka School District, Sheri met the love
 of her life, Carl Heilman. &nbsp;On July 27, 1990, Carl and Sheri were 
joined in holy matrimony. &nbsp; Of the many things Sheri did in her life, 
she took most pride in being a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, 
aunt, friend and teacher. &nbsp;

While living in Iowa, Carl and Sheri welcomed the first of their four
 children,&nbsp;Brooke Anne Heilman, who was born June 15, 1991. &nbsp;A job 
opportunity led the Heilman family to Arizona, where they would reside 
for the next 10 years and would welcome their second daughter, Alissa 
Roi Heilman, born February 17, 1994. &nbsp;It was while in Arizona that Sheri
 made the move from classroom teacher to school principal. &nbsp;God’s next 
plan led the Heilmans from Arizona to Robinson, Illinois, where they 
welcomed their third child, Scott Benjamin Heilman, on October 8, 2003. 
&nbsp;It was their time in Illinois that found the Heilmans extremely busy as
 both Sheri and Carl filled their roles as school administrators and 
parents to a growing family. &nbsp;As was their habit, a final move to Great 
Bend, Kansas, brought the arrival of another baby, when Maximus Otis 
Heilman was born on January 8, 2008. &nbsp;Sheri and Carl often joked that 
they would need to stop moving to different states.

Left to honor Sheri’s memory are her husband, Carl; daughters, Brooke
 Heilman, and Alissa Buenger (Chris); and sons Scott Heilman and Maximus
 Heilman. &nbsp;Additionally are her parents Dave and Anne&nbsp;Sextro; two 
sisters, Susan Oberg (Steve), and Beth Namanny (Mike); and brother Ryan 
Sextro (Melanie). &nbsp;As well, Sheri leaves behind her mother in-law, 
Marianne Vigen Stanard; a brother in-law, Darren Vigen, and sister 
in-law Darice (Vigen) Fink; five nieces, Jaime Hanson (Matthew), Taylor 
Namanny, Logan Namanny, Taegan Fink, and Terra Fink; three nephews, 
Ethan, Lincoln, and Beckett Sextro; and great nephew, Kaden Hanson.

Those who have gone on before to make a place for Sheri include, 
maternal grandparents, Cecil and Marcella Allstot; paternal 
grandparents, Frank and Lorine Sextro; Sheri’s father in-law and partner
 in crime, Otis Vigen; a nephew, Chris Oberg; two uncles; and four 
cousins.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, 
November 11, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life 
ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m., at Encounter Church, First Assembly
 of God, on November 12, 2021. &nbsp;Cremation has already taken place and 
Sheri’s remains will be inurned in a burial plot at a private family 
service at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests 
memorials to be made to Scott and Max Heilman educational fund or the 
Central Kansas Dream Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Sheri Anne (Sextro) Heilman was born May 31, 1964, in Harlan, Iowa to
 Dave and Anne (Allstot) Sextro, and passed on to be with her Lord on 
November 7, 2021, after battling a rare form of cancer.Following graduation from high school, Sheri attended the University 
of Northern Iowa and Drake University where she achieved her Bachelors 
and Masters degrees in English and Educational Administration. &nbsp;While 
teaching and coaching in the Titonka School District, Sheri met the love
 of her life, Carl Heilman. &nbsp;On July 27, 1990, Carl and Sheri were 
joined in holy matrimony. &nbsp; Of the many things Sheri did in her life, 
she took most pride in being a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, 
aunt, friend and teacher. &nbsp;While living in Iowa, Carl and Sheri welcomed the first of their four
 children,&nbsp;Brooke Anne Heilman, who was born June 15, 1991. &nbsp;A job 
opportunity led the Heilman family to Arizona, where they would reside 
for the next 10 years and would welcome their second daughter, Alissa 
Roi Heilman, born February 17, 1994. &nbsp;It was while in Arizona that Sheri
 made the move from classroom teacher to school principal. &nbsp;God’s next 
plan led the Heilmans from Arizona to Robinson, Illinois, where they 
welcomed their third child, Scott Benjamin Heilman, on October 8, 2003. 
&nbsp;It was their time in Illinois that found the Heilmans extremely busy as
 both Sheri and Carl filled their roles as school administrators and 
parents to a growing family. &nbsp;As was their habit, a final move to Great 
Bend, Kansas, brought the arrival of another baby, when Maximus Otis 
Heilman was born on January 8, 2008. &nbsp;Sheri and Carl often joked that 
they would need to stop moving to different states.Left to honor Sheri’s memory are her husband, Carl; daughters, Brooke
 Heilman, and Alissa Buenger (Chris); and sons Scott Heilman and Maximus
 Heilman. &nbsp;Additionally are her parents Dave and Anne&nbsp;Sextro; two 
sisters, Susan Oberg (Steve), and Beth Namanny (Mike); and brother Ryan 
Sextro (Melanie). &nbsp;As well, Sheri leaves behind her mother in-law, 
Marianne Vigen Stanard; a brother in-law, Darren Vigen, and sister 
in-law Darice (Vigen) Fink; five nieces, Jaime Hanson (Matthew), Taylor 
Namanny, Logan Namanny, Taegan Fink, and Terra Fink; three nephews, 
Ethan, Lincoln, and Beckett Sextro; and great nephew, Kaden Hanson.Those who have gone on before to make a place for Sheri include, 
maternal grandparents, Cecil and Marcella Allstot; paternal 
grandparents, Frank and Lorine Sextro; Sheri’s father in-law and partner
 in crime, Otis Vigen; a nephew, Chris Oberg; two uncles; and four 
cousins.The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, 
November 11, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life 
ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m., at Encounter Church, First Assembly
 of God, on November 12, 2021. &nbsp;Cremation has already taken place and 
Sheri’s remains will be inurned in a burial plot at a private family 
service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests 
memorials to be made to Scott and Max Heilman educational fund or the 
Central Kansas Dream Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Sheri Anne (Sextro) Heilman

Thomas Gene “Tom” Cook, 63, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell.

Tom was born September 7, 1958, in Russell, the son of Bob and Norma Jean (Tomlin) Cook.&nbsp; He lived all of his life in Russell.&nbsp; He attended Bickerdyke Special Education Class and received a diploma from Russell High School in the Class of 1981.&nbsp; He then attended the Reed Center in Hays, Kansas since 1982 and the Pioneer Center in Russell since 2019.&nbsp; He was a paperboy for the Russell Daily News for many years.&nbsp; He was a member of the Otterbein United Methodist Church, Russell Rough Riders, Russell Boy Scouts, and Larks of Plainville, Kansas.&nbsp; He enjoyed participating in the Special Olympics, playing basketball and tennis, bowling, listening to music on his record player and attending Church choir practice with his mom.&nbsp; He was an outgoing person who loved to be around people, constantly shaking hands and was friendly and always smiling.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents and uncle Jerry Lowenstein.

Surviving family include his aunt, Kay Lowenstein of Manhattan, Kansas; guardian, Judy Riebel (Perry) of Russell, Kanas; cousins, Mark Lowenstein (Michelle) and Matt Lowenstein and other cousins; and many close friends.

The family of Tom would like to take this moment to thank the community of Russell for all the support given to our family through the years.&nbsp; When Tom was very young more than 200 volunteers (young and old) help pattern him each week in the Cook home hoping to improve his life.&nbsp; Your outpouring of love and conern for Tom has been tremendous and will never be forgotten.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at the Otterbien United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery.&nbsp; Viewing will be held from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Tuesday, November 09, 2021 at the mortuary.&nbsp; Family will greet guest from 9:30 AM to Service Time at the Church the morning of the service on Wednesday.&nbsp; 

Memorials have been established with Russell Rough Riders or Otterbein United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Thomas Gene “Tom” Cook, 63, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell.Tom was born September 7, 1958, in Russell, the son of Bob and Norma Jean (Tomlin) Cook.&nbsp; He lived all of his life in Russell.&nbsp; He attended Bickerdyke Special Education Class and received a diploma from Russell High School in the Class of 1981.&nbsp; He then attended the Reed Center in Hays, Kansas since 1982 and the Pioneer Center in Russell since 2019.&nbsp; He was a paperboy for the Russell Daily News for many years.&nbsp; He was a member of the Otterbein United Methodist Church, Russell Rough Riders, Russell Boy Scouts, and Larks of Plainville, Kansas.&nbsp; He enjoyed participating in the Special Olympics, playing basketball and tennis, bowling, listening to music on his record player and attending Church choir practice with his mom.&nbsp; He was an outgoing person who loved to be around people, constantly shaking hands and was friendly and always smiling.Tom was preceded in death by his parents and uncle Jerry Lowenstein.Surviving family include his aunt, Kay Lowenstein of Manhattan, Kansas; guardian, Judy Riebel (Perry) of Russell, Kanas; cousins, Mark Lowenstein (Michelle) and Matt Lowenstein and other cousins; and many close friends.The family of Tom would like to take this moment to thank the community of Russell for all the support given to our family through the years.&nbsp; When Tom was very young more than 200 volunteers (young and old) help pattern him each week in the Cook home hoping to improve his life.&nbsp; Your outpouring of love and conern for Tom has been tremendous and will never be forgotten.Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at the Otterbien United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery.&nbsp; Viewing will be held from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Tuesday, November 09, 2021 at the mortuary.&nbsp; Family will greet guest from 9:30 AM to Service Time at the Church the morning of the service on Wednesday.&nbsp; Memorials have been established with Russell Rough Riders or Otterbein United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Thomas Gene 'Tom' Cook

Kathleen Joy Cassell, 93, passed away Saturday, 
November 6, 2021. She was born October 12, 1928, to Elmer Hagstrand and 
Mildred Pihl Hagstrand in Lindsborg, Kansas. Kathleen graduated from 
Marymount College in 1950.

In 1951, she married John Humbargar; they had six children: daughters 
Linda Draper, Connie Lyon, Teri Humbargar, and Jackie Sharp (all of 
Salina) and sons Michael John Humbargar (Hays) and Patrick James 
Humbargar (deceased.)

Kathleen married Joe Cassell in 1975 and worked until retirement at 
Waddles Heating and Cooling. Kathleen and Joe shared stepdaughters Joann
 and Vickie and their extended families. She was preceded in death by 
her parents, her son Patrick James, husband Joe Cassell, and two 
sisters. 
&nbsp; 
Kathleen is survived by the children listed as well as five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and three siblings. 
&nbsp; 
Cremation was chosen. Inurnment will take place at a later date. 
Memorials in honor of Mike Humbargar may be made to DSNWK (Developmental
 Services Northwest Kansas, Hays, KS) and sent in care of Ryan Mortuary.

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 </figure>Kathleen Joy Cassell, 93, passed away Saturday, 
November 6, 2021. She was born October 12, 1928, to Elmer Hagstrand and 
Mildred Pihl Hagstrand in Lindsborg, Kansas. Kathleen graduated from 
Marymount College in 1950.In 1951, she married John Humbargar; they had six children: daughters 
Linda Draper, Connie Lyon, Teri Humbargar, and Jackie Sharp (all of 
Salina) and sons Michael John Humbargar (Hays) and Patrick James 
Humbargar (deceased.)Kathleen married Joe Cassell in 1975 and worked until retirement at 
Waddles Heating and Cooling. Kathleen and Joe shared stepdaughters Joann
 and Vickie and their extended families. She was preceded in death by 
her parents, her son Patrick James, husband Joe Cassell, and two 
sisters. 
&nbsp; 
Kathleen is survived by the children listed as well as five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and three siblings. 
&nbsp; 
Cremation was chosen. Inurnment will take place at a later date. 
Memorials in honor of Mike Humbargar may be made to DSNWK (Developmental
 Services Northwest Kansas, Hays, KS) and sent in care of Ryan Mortuary.

Kathleen Joy Cassell

Geraldine E. “Jean” Moeder, 88, passed away November 7, 2021, at the 
University of Kansas Health Systems - Great Bend Campus.&nbsp; She was born 
November 28, 1932, in Hoisington, to Alois and Anna (Hitschmann) Reif.&nbsp; 
Jean married Richard Moeder on November 10, 1953, in Odin.

After growing up in Odin, Jean moved to Great Bend in 1950.&nbsp; She was a
 devoted wife and mother. She was also a registered nurse,&nbsp;working&nbsp;in 
St. Rose's surgical ward before focussing on her&nbsp;daughters and working 
with her husband Rich&nbsp;as bookkeeper for&nbsp;Rich's Electric.&nbsp; She was a 
devoted member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church,
 a 50-year member of the Immaculate Conception Circle of the Daughter's 
of Isabella. She was also a long term member of the church's&nbsp;Altar 
Society, in which she coordinated funeral dinners for many years.&nbsp;Jean 
enjoyed many years of bowling in&nbsp;Great Bend Women's Bowling Association,
 winning many league championships as well as the 1975 state singles 
title.

Survivors include her husband, Richard Moeder of the home; four 
daughters, Deb&nbsp;Floodman and husband Michael of Wichita, Cheri Hayes and 
husband Bill of New Fairfield, CT, Diane Stalcup and husband Kevin of 
Great Bend and Karen Williams and partner Kendal Nelson of Wichita; 
eight grandchildren, Kyle Gerstner and wife Allie, Abby Rickard and 
husband David, Macee Kelley and husband Daniel,&nbsp; Kelli Myers and husband
 Shane, Matt Stalcup and wife Andrea, Barry Stalcup and wife Daphne, 
Lauren Williams and Kacey Williams and partner Ryan Fletter; and 15 
great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by&nbsp;four brothers, Msgr. 
Steve Reif, Frank Reif, Lawrence Reif, and Tony Reif; two sisters, Irene
 Polzin and Emma Prosser; and son-in-law, Kirk Williams.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 10, 
2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Aneesh 
Parappanattu presiding.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m, Tuesday, November 9, with an 
Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and a Vigil service followed by&nbsp;the 
Daughter’s of Isabella Rosary at 5:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;


 Memorials may be given to Almost Home, Inc. or Prince of Peace Parish 
or Holy Family School Endowment Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Geraldine E. “Jean” Moeder, 88, passed away November 7, 2021, at the 
University of Kansas Health Systems - Great Bend Campus.&nbsp; She was born 
November 28, 1932, in Hoisington, to Alois and Anna (Hitschmann) Reif.&nbsp; 
Jean married Richard Moeder on November 10, 1953, in Odin.After growing up in Odin, Jean moved to Great Bend in 1950.&nbsp; She was a
 devoted wife and mother. She was also a registered nurse,&nbsp;working&nbsp;in 
St. Rose's surgical ward before focussing on her&nbsp;daughters and working 
with her husband Rich&nbsp;as bookkeeper for&nbsp;Rich's Electric.&nbsp; She was a 
devoted member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church,
 a 50-year member of the Immaculate Conception Circle of the Daughter's 
of Isabella. She was also a long term member of the church's&nbsp;Altar 
Society, in which she coordinated funeral dinners for many years.&nbsp;Jean 
enjoyed many years of bowling in&nbsp;Great Bend Women's Bowling Association,
 winning many league championships as well as the 1975 state singles 
title.Survivors include her husband, Richard Moeder of the home; four 
daughters, Deb&nbsp;Floodman and husband Michael of Wichita, Cheri Hayes and 
husband Bill of New Fairfield, CT, Diane Stalcup and husband Kevin of 
Great Bend and Karen Williams and partner Kendal Nelson of Wichita; 
eight grandchildren, Kyle Gerstner and wife Allie, Abby Rickard and 
husband David, Macee Kelley and husband Daniel,&nbsp; Kelli Myers and husband
 Shane, Matt Stalcup and wife Andrea, Barry Stalcup and wife Daphne, 
Lauren Williams and Kacey Williams and partner Ryan Fletter; and 15 
great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by&nbsp;four brothers, Msgr. 
Steve Reif, Frank Reif, Lawrence Reif, and Tony Reif; two sisters, Irene
 Polzin and Emma Prosser; and son-in-law, Kirk Williams.Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 10, 
2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Aneesh 
Parappanattu presiding.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m, Tuesday, November 9, with an 
Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and a Vigil service followed by&nbsp;the 
Daughter’s of Isabella Rosary at 5:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;
 Memorials may be given to Almost Home, Inc. or Prince of Peace Parish 
or Holy Family School Endowment Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Geraldine E. 'Jean' Moeder

Nelson Leroy Schwartz was born on June 21, 1930, in Ness City to Alex and
 Adelia (Block) Schwartz. He passed on Friday, November 5, 2021, at home
 surrounded by loved ones. He married Elvera Koester on July 15, 1951,&nbsp; in Ness City. 
Nelson was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dighton. He was 
raised on the farm and enlisted in the United States Marines in 1950 and
 served during the Korean Conflict. He was released from active duty in
 1952 and stayed in the Marine Corps Reserves until being honorably 
discharged on August 22, 1959. Nelson acquired the family farm after 
returning from overseas active duty. He was a lifelong farmer/ rancher 
as well as other entrepreneurial businesses, which included 
pushing/packing silage dozing business and achieving Platinum level in 
the Amway business. 
He enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing, four-wheeling/ranger, 
auctioneering, riding horses especially in his younger years. He loved 
singing Gospel and country music. And if he wasn’t singing he’d be 
yodeling. Nelson was a man who brought such joy to his family, 
neighbors, loved ones and all he met. 
He is survived by his Daughter- Marletta Schwartz of Dighton, Brother- 
Eugene Schwartz of Littleton, Colorado, Son-In-Law- Randy &amp; Marla 
Evans of Dighton, Daughter-In-Law Mary Schwartz of Springfield, 
Missouri, 8 Grandchildren and 12 Great-Grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife, Daughter- Marsha Evans, 2
 Sons- Elwin Schwartz and Darrel Schwartz Grandson- Darek Evans, 
Great-Grandson- Tyler Long, Brother- Wilbert Schwartz and Sister- Nadine
 Goodman. 
Celebration of Life Service will be at 10:30 AM Thursday at the United 
Methodist Church in Dighton with Rev. Ken Bowden officiating. Military 
honors will be conducted by the United States Marine Corp Honor Guard. 
Burial will be in Dighton Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to
 the Nelson Schwartz Memorial Fund in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. 
Friends may call 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday at Boomhower Funeral Home 
in Dighton. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com Boomhower Funeral Home 145 North Wichita, Box 891 Dighton, Ks 67839

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 </figure>Nelson Leroy Schwartz was born on June 21, 1930, in Ness City to Alex and
 Adelia (Block) Schwartz. He passed on Friday, November 5, 2021, at home
 surrounded by loved ones. He married Elvera Koester on July 15, 1951,&nbsp; in Ness City. 
Nelson was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dighton. He was 
raised on the farm and enlisted in the United States Marines in 1950 and
 served during the Korean Conflict. He was released from active duty in
 1952 and stayed in the Marine Corps Reserves until being honorably 
discharged on August 22, 1959. Nelson acquired the family farm after 
returning from overseas active duty. He was a lifelong farmer/ rancher 
as well as other entrepreneurial businesses, which included 
pushing/packing silage dozing business and achieving Platinum level in 
the Amway business. 
He enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing, four-wheeling/ranger, 
auctioneering, riding horses especially in his younger years. He loved 
singing Gospel and country music. And if he wasn’t singing he’d be 
yodeling. Nelson was a man who brought such joy to his family, 
neighbors, loved ones and all he met. 
He is survived by his Daughter- Marletta Schwartz of Dighton, Brother- 
Eugene Schwartz of Littleton, Colorado, Son-In-Law- Randy &amp; Marla 
Evans of Dighton, Daughter-In-Law Mary Schwartz of Springfield, 
Missouri, 8 Grandchildren and 12 Great-Grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife, Daughter- Marsha Evans, 2
 Sons- Elwin Schwartz and Darrel Schwartz Grandson- Darek Evans, 
Great-Grandson- Tyler Long, Brother- Wilbert Schwartz and Sister- Nadine
 Goodman. 
Celebration of Life Service will be at 10:30 AM Thursday at the United 
Methodist Church in Dighton with Rev. Ken Bowden officiating. Military 
honors will be conducted by the United States Marine Corp Honor Guard. 
Burial will be in Dighton Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to
 the Nelson Schwartz Memorial Fund in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. 
Friends may call 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday at Boomhower Funeral Home 
in Dighton. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com Boomhower Funeral Home 145 North Wichita, Box 891 Dighton, Ks 67839

Nelson Leroy Schwartz

Anna Flax, age 94, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Friday, November 5, 2021, at Hays Medical Center. She was born March 4, 1927, in Ellis, Kansas, to Philip and Frances (Gnad) Schuster. On September 20, 1948, she married Phillip J. Flax in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on May 13, 2009. Anna was a homemaker and truly loved being a mother and grandmother. She often cared for her grandchildren and preparing family dinners was something that she did often. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Daughters of Isabella both of Ellis. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, house plants, sewing and embroidery work. Anna is survived by four daughters, Phyllis Knoll and husband Fred of Hays, Charlotte Pfeifer and husband Eldon, Ruth Bollig and husband Richard and Millie Haas and husband Gary all of Ellis; &nbsp;eleven grandchildren, Shawn (Kayleen) Knoll of Omaha, Grady (Tonya) Knoll of Hays, Sheldon (April) Pfeifer of Ellis, Jason (Beth) Pfeifer of Russell, Brandon (Chandra) Pfeifer of Ellis, Janelle (Matt) Mongeau of LaCrosse, Preston (Annie) Bollig of Ellis, Alyson (Darren) Johnson of Ellis, Daniel (Lacie) Haas of Ellis, Daren (Whitney) Haas of Bashor and Dylan Haas of Lenexa. She is also survived by 20 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a brother, Ignatius Schuster and a sister, Elizabeth Amrein.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The Funeral Mass may be viewed on Facebook Live &nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;and select the Facebook Live tab at the top of the page. Once the service starts the video will come on live.&nbsp; Visitation will be Monday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM and Tuesday 9:00 AM until service time all at St. Mary's Church. A combined parish vigil and Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 7:00 PM Monday at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Church or St. Mary’s School. 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>&nbsp;&nbsp;Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.

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 </figure>Anna Flax, age 94, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Friday, November 5, 2021, at Hays Medical Center. She was born March 4, 1927, in Ellis, Kansas, to Philip and Frances (Gnad) Schuster. On September 20, 1948, she married Phillip J. Flax in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on May 13, 2009. Anna was a homemaker and truly loved being a mother and grandmother. She often cared for her grandchildren and preparing family dinners was something that she did often. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Daughters of Isabella both of Ellis. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, house plants, sewing and embroidery work. Anna is survived by four daughters, Phyllis Knoll and husband Fred of Hays, Charlotte Pfeifer and husband Eldon, Ruth Bollig and husband Richard and Millie Haas and husband Gary all of Ellis; &nbsp;eleven grandchildren, Shawn (Kayleen) Knoll of Omaha, Grady (Tonya) Knoll of Hays, Sheldon (April) Pfeifer of Ellis, Jason (Beth) Pfeifer of Russell, Brandon (Chandra) Pfeifer of Ellis, Janelle (Matt) Mongeau of LaCrosse, Preston (Annie) Bollig of Ellis, Alyson (Darren) Johnson of Ellis, Daniel (Lacie) Haas of Ellis, Daren (Whitney) Haas of Bashor and Dylan Haas of Lenexa. She is also survived by 20 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a brother, Ignatius Schuster and a sister, Elizabeth Amrein.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The Funeral Mass may be viewed on Facebook Live &nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;and select the Facebook Live tab at the top of the page. Once the service starts the video will come on live.&nbsp; Visitation will be Monday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM and Tuesday 9:00 AM until service time all at St. Mary's Church. A combined parish vigil and Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 7:00 PM Monday at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Church or St. Mary’s School. 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>&nbsp;&nbsp;Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.

Anna Flax

Joan M. Kline, 72, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021, at her home in Smith Center, KS. Services are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Joan M. Kline, 72, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021, at her home in Smith Center, KS. Services are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Joan M. Kline

Peggy Alice Martin, 85, passed away November 6, 2021 at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in Larned.

in Larned, the daughter of Merne F. and Lola Belle Hager Robinson.

A lifetime area resident she was a cook and waitress. She enjoyed watching westerns on tv and loved her family.

She married Clifford Martin and he preceded her in death on August 4, 1986.

Survivors include: one sister, Betty Ann Dotson, Rose Hill; three 
brothers, Robert (Mary) Robinson, Wray, CO, Elvin Robinson, Springfield,
 MO, Keith Robinson, Larned; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband; four sisters,
 Bessie Mae Mantz, Dorothy Irene Boltman, Ruby Louise Stevens, Donna 
Belle Burns; three brothers, Ervin Robinson, Jim Robinson, and Elroy 
Robinson.

Memorial graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Larned Cemetery with Robert Sallee presiding.

Memorials may be given to the Peggy Alice Martin Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Peggy Alice Martin, 85, passed away November 6, 2021 at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in Larned.She was born August, 21, 1936in Larned, the daughter of Merne F. and Lola Belle Hager Robinson.A lifetime area resident she was a cook and waitress. She enjoyed watching westerns on tv and loved her family.She married Clifford Martin and he preceded her in death on August 4, 1986.Survivors include: one sister, Betty Ann Dotson, Rose Hill; three 
brothers, Robert (Mary) Robinson, Wray, CO, Elvin Robinson, Springfield,
 MO, Keith Robinson, Larned; and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband; four sisters,
 Bessie Mae Mantz, Dorothy Irene Boltman, Ruby Louise Stevens, Donna 
Belle Burns; three brothers, Ervin Robinson, Jim Robinson, and Elroy 
Robinson.Memorial graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Larned Cemetery with Robert Sallee presiding.Memorials may be given to the Peggy Alice Martin Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.&nbsp;

Peggy Alice Martin

Larry B. Ackerman, 67, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Western Plains Medical Complex in Dodge City, Kansas.

He was born on July 9, 1954, at Dodge City, Kansas, the son of Raymond 
“Ray” William and Mary Eleanor (Ring) Ackerman. Larry was a lifetime 
area resident attending Windthorst Schools through his sophomore year 
and graduated from Spearville High School. After high school he went on 
to Fort Hays State University to obtain his Bachelor’s degree. For 25 
years, he worked as the office manager for Farmland Industries Nitrogen 
Plant until July 2003 at which time he began farming and running cattle 
on the family farm full time. Spring calving season and harvest time 
were the highlights of his year, as well as occasionally “escaping the 
house” to impart his wisdom on the ladies at First National Bank in 
Spearville.

He was a member of St. John the Baptist Church and Knights of 
Columbus Council 1539 both in Spearville. He was also a longtime member 
of the Windthorst Grave Diggers.

On March 15, 1980, he married Kenna S. Ewy at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Windthorst.

Survivors include: his wife of 41 years, Kenna; their 3 sons, TJ 
Ackerman and wife Katie, Spearville, Bryce Ackerman, Ulysses, Kansas, 
and Mitchell Ackerman and wife Gentry, Hays, Kansas; 3 sisters, Marcia 
Farid, Wichita, Vicki Evinger and husband Jerome, Dodge City and 
Lynnette Hessman, Spearville; 3 brothers, Ed Ackerman and wife Toni, 
Brewster, Kansas, Rod Ackerman and wife Kerry, Brewster and Jeff 
Ackerman and wife Kelly, Hays; 4 brothers-in-law, Earl Cain, Clearwater,
 Kansas, John Ewy and wife Marsha, Jetmore, Pete Ewy and wife Patsy, 
Kinsley and Stan Ewy and wife Shelly, Albert, Kansas; 3 grandsons, 
Jaxon, Hudson and Lawson Ackerman whom he loved with all his heart and 
did everything he could to teach his ornery tendencies to; and numerous 
nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Diane Cain.

Vigil service will be at 7:00 pm Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at St. 
John the Baptist Church in Spearville. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday at
 10:00 am at the church with Fr. John Forkuoh presiding. Burial will 
follow in St. John Cemetery, Spearville. Visitation will be Tuesday from
 noon to 4:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.

The family suggests memorials to Windthorst Heritage, Inc. or St. 
John the Baptist Church both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 
14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

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 </figure>Larry B. Ackerman, 67, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Western Plains Medical Complex in Dodge City, Kansas.He was born on July 9, 1954, at Dodge City, Kansas, the son of Raymond 
“Ray” William and Mary Eleanor (Ring) Ackerman. Larry was a lifetime 
area resident attending Windthorst Schools through his sophomore year 
and graduated from Spearville High School. After high school he went on 
to Fort Hays State University to obtain his Bachelor’s degree. For 25 
years, he worked as the office manager for Farmland Industries Nitrogen 
Plant until July 2003 at which time he began farming and running cattle 
on the family farm full time. Spring calving season and harvest time 
were the highlights of his year, as well as occasionally “escaping the 
house” to impart his wisdom on the ladies at First National Bank in 
Spearville.He was a member of St. John the Baptist Church and Knights of 
Columbus Council 1539 both in Spearville. He was also a longtime member 
of the Windthorst Grave Diggers.On March 15, 1980, he married Kenna S. Ewy at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Windthorst.Survivors include: his wife of 41 years, Kenna; their 3 sons, TJ 
Ackerman and wife Katie, Spearville, Bryce Ackerman, Ulysses, Kansas, 
and Mitchell Ackerman and wife Gentry, Hays, Kansas; 3 sisters, Marcia 
Farid, Wichita, Vicki Evinger and husband Jerome, Dodge City and 
Lynnette Hessman, Spearville; 3 brothers, Ed Ackerman and wife Toni, 
Brewster, Kansas, Rod Ackerman and wife Kerry, Brewster and Jeff 
Ackerman and wife Kelly, Hays; 4 brothers-in-law, Earl Cain, Clearwater,
 Kansas, John Ewy and wife Marsha, Jetmore, Pete Ewy and wife Patsy, 
Kinsley and Stan Ewy and wife Shelly, Albert, Kansas; 3 grandsons, 
Jaxon, Hudson and Lawson Ackerman whom he loved with all his heart and 
did everything he could to teach his ornery tendencies to; and numerous 
nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Diane Cain.Vigil service will be at 7:00 pm Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at St. 
John the Baptist Church in Spearville. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday at
 10:00 am at the church with Fr. John Forkuoh presiding. Burial will 
follow in St. John Cemetery, Spearville. Visitation will be Tuesday from
 noon to 4:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.The family suggests memorials to Windthorst Heritage, Inc. or St. 
John the Baptist Church both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 
14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

Larry B. Ackerman

James G. "Jim" Leiker, 88, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021. Rosary will be at 10:00 am; Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am, Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. 

Private Family Graveside Service at Fort Smith National Cemetery in Fort Smith, AR. 

Preceded in death by his parents, Romuald and Genevive Leiker; son, Terence Eugene Leiker; infant son, Terrence; brothers, Ralph Leiker, William Leiker; sisters, Henrietta Robben, Georgine Wulff. 

Survived by his daughters, Joleen (Bob) Lorg of Wichita, KS, Kim (Bill) Lorg of Clearwater, KS; son, Todd (Janet) Leiker of Colwich, KS; brother, Herman J. (Rosie) Leiker of Munjor, KS; sisters, Agnese Moore of Maricopa, AR, Zita Reidel of Shawnee Mission, KS; grandchildren, Amanda (Chad), Kayla (Andrew), James (Elizabeth), Rhendi (Mitchell), William, Scott (Kelsey), Bristen (Caitlin), Brett (Lindsey), Clayton (Sarah), Brock (Alecz); 17 great-grandchildren. 

A memorial has been established with The Lord's Diner, 520 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67214. Services in care of Downing &amp; Lahey Mortuary West.

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 </figure>James G. "Jim" Leiker, 88, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021. Rosary will be at 10:00 am; Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am, Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. Private Family Graveside Service at Fort Smith National Cemetery in Fort Smith, AR. Preceded in death by his parents, Romuald and Genevive Leiker; son, Terence Eugene Leiker; infant son, Terrence; brothers, Ralph Leiker, William Leiker; sisters, Henrietta Robben, Georgine Wulff. Survived by his daughters, Joleen (Bob) Lorg of Wichita, KS, Kim (Bill) Lorg of Clearwater, KS; son, Todd (Janet) Leiker of Colwich, KS; brother, Herman J. (Rosie) Leiker of Munjor, KS; sisters, Agnese Moore of Maricopa, AR, Zita Reidel of Shawnee Mission, KS; grandchildren, Amanda (Chad), Kayla (Andrew), James (Elizabeth), Rhendi (Mitchell), William, Scott (Kelsey), Bristen (Caitlin), Brett (Lindsey), Clayton (Sarah), Brock (Alecz); 17 great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with The Lord's Diner, 520 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67214. Services in care of Downing &amp; Lahey Mortuary West.

James G. 'Jim' Leiker

Donald L. Harrison was born on March 12, 1945, to Luetta Marie (Moore) 
Harrison and George Augustus Harrison, in Great Bend, Kansas. He passed 
away on November 5, 2021, at his home, in Colby, KS, at the age of 76. 
Don, along with his parents and older brother, Bob, live in Larned, 
where his dad worked in a funeral home, before moving back to Colby to 
help his grandfather Harrison rebuild the Harrison Motor Company, after 
it had burned down. Several years later Don’s dad decided to return to 
his original career in the funeral business and in 1956 built Harrison 
Chapel. 
Don graduated from Colby High School in 1963, he then attended Hutchison
 Jr. College and transferred to Kansas City Jr. College. In 1966 Don 
joined the US Army. He was honorably discharged in 1969. Seeing a lot of
 the world during his time in the service, he learned that having an 
education was something he needed the most. 
After his discharge Don went back to college at Washburn University, in 
Topeka, planning on becoming a teacher. But as life would have it, his 
mother died suddenly during this college time and that turned his 
interest towards helping his dad in the funeral home. After graduating 
from Washburn, Don went to San Francisco College of Mortuary Science and
 then returned home in 1972 to work with his father at Harrison Chapel. 
Don married Cathy J. Deyle on March 30, 1974, in Colby. They were 
blessed with two daughters, Nikki and Lindsey; and eventually three of 
their greatest blessings, grandsons; Landon, Jacob and Carson. 
Don purchased the funeral home from his father in 1979 and he and Cathy 
worked together for more than forty years serving the community during 
their time of need at Harrison Chapel, before retiring in 2011. 
Don and Cathy traveled in their early years of marriage with friends to 
many tropical places, enjoying beaches and scuba diving in all three 
Cayman Islands, Aruba, Kauai, and destinations in Mexico. But Don’s 
favorite trips were after retirement when he and Cathy took their family
 to Disney World, in Orlando, Florida; and then he and Cathy went to 
Alaska on a trip cruising for one week and then spending one week on 
land. They left a small piece of their hearts in Alaska. 
Don thoroughly enjoyed golfing with his buddies at Meadow Lake Golf 
Course and taking an annual trip with a larger group to Phoenix, Arizona
 in the winter each year. 
He was a member or past member of many organizations, such as Colby 
Kiwanis Club, 20+ years with the Colby College Vet. Tech IOCCA 
Committee, American Legion Post #0363, VFW Post #6882, Colby United 
Methodist Church, and he was a founding member of Hospice Services of 
Thomas County. 
Don was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Robert G. 
Harrison. He is survived by his wife, Cathy, of Colby; their daughters, 
Nikki (Andy) Bowen, along with grandson, Jacob, of Manhattan, KS and 
Lindsey (George) Tubbs, along with grandsons, Landon Bradley and Carson 
Smiley, of Colby; brother-in-law Gary (Mary) Deyle and sister-in-law 
Rita (Bobby) Jones, all of Benkelman, NE; sister-in-law Judy (Dusty) 
Baker, of Kansas City, KS and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends 
who were all very close to his heart. 
Visitation is 3-7:00 p.m. Monday, November 8, 2021, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 9, 
2021, at the United Methodist Church, Colby, with burial in Beulah 
Cemetery, Colby. Memorials may be made to the Levant Community Church 
Building Fund and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, 
KS 67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Donald L. Harrison was born on March 12, 1945, to Luetta Marie (Moore) 
Harrison and George Augustus Harrison, in Great Bend, Kansas. He passed 
away on November 5, 2021, at his home, in Colby, KS, at the age of 76. 
Don, along with his parents and older brother, Bob, live in Larned, 
where his dad worked in a funeral home, before moving back to Colby to 
help his grandfather Harrison rebuild the Harrison Motor Company, after 
it had burned down. Several years later Don’s dad decided to return to 
his original career in the funeral business and in 1956 built Harrison 
Chapel. 
Don graduated from Colby High School in 1963, he then attended Hutchison
 Jr. College and transferred to Kansas City Jr. College. In 1966 Don 
joined the US Army. He was honorably discharged in 1969. Seeing a lot of
 the world during his time in the service, he learned that having an 
education was something he needed the most. 
After his discharge Don went back to college at Washburn University, in 
Topeka, planning on becoming a teacher. But as life would have it, his 
mother died suddenly during this college time and that turned his 
interest towards helping his dad in the funeral home. After graduating 
from Washburn, Don went to San Francisco College of Mortuary Science and
 then returned home in 1972 to work with his father at Harrison Chapel. 
Don married Cathy J. Deyle on March 30, 1974, in Colby. They were 
blessed with two daughters, Nikki and Lindsey; and eventually three of 
their greatest blessings, grandsons; Landon, Jacob and Carson. 
Don purchased the funeral home from his father in 1979 and he and Cathy 
worked together for more than forty years serving the community during 
their time of need at Harrison Chapel, before retiring in 2011. 
Don and Cathy traveled in their early years of marriage with friends to 
many tropical places, enjoying beaches and scuba diving in all three 
Cayman Islands, Aruba, Kauai, and destinations in Mexico. But Don’s 
favorite trips were after retirement when he and Cathy took their family
 to Disney World, in Orlando, Florida; and then he and Cathy went to 
Alaska on a trip cruising for one week and then spending one week on 
land. They left a small piece of their hearts in Alaska. 
Don thoroughly enjoyed golfing with his buddies at Meadow Lake Golf 
Course and taking an annual trip with a larger group to Phoenix, Arizona
 in the winter each year. 
He was a member or past member of many organizations, such as Colby 
Kiwanis Club, 20+ years with the Colby College Vet. Tech IOCCA 
Committee, American Legion Post #0363, VFW Post #6882, Colby United 
Methodist Church, and he was a founding member of Hospice Services of 
Thomas County. 
Don was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Robert G. 
Harrison. He is survived by his wife, Cathy, of Colby; their daughters, 
Nikki (Andy) Bowen, along with grandson, Jacob, of Manhattan, KS and 
Lindsey (George) Tubbs, along with grandsons, Landon Bradley and Carson 
Smiley, of Colby; brother-in-law Gary (Mary) Deyle and sister-in-law 
Rita (Bobby) Jones, all of Benkelman, NE; sister-in-law Judy (Dusty) 
Baker, of Kansas City, KS and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends 
who were all very close to his heart. 
Visitation is 3-7:00 p.m. Monday, November 8, 2021, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 9, 
2021, at the United Methodist Church, Colby, with burial in Beulah 
Cemetery, Colby. Memorials may be made to the Levant Community Church 
Building Fund and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, 
KS 67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Donald L. Harrison

Eunice L. North, 97, McCracken, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellis, Kansas.

Mrs. North was born January 28, 1924, in rural Rush County, Kansas, the daughter of Chess and Maggie (Hayes) Irvin.&nbsp; She was a lifelong resident of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; Eunice was a homemaker and farm wife.&nbsp; She worked on the farm alongside her husband, Albert, whether that be working in the fields, running parts, or any of the other many chores she “volunteered” for.&nbsp; &nbsp;

She was a member of the EUB Church, which later became the United Methodist Church, McCracken, Kansas.&nbsp; She served as the church Sunday School Treasurer for many years.&nbsp;

On May 18, 1941, she married Albert L. North at Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death January 22, 1994.

Survivors include:&nbsp; two sons, Arlyn North (Jan), McCracken, Kansas, and Daryl North, Hays, Kansas; two daughters, Jolene Showalter (Jesse), Bloomington, Illinois, and Janice Basgall, McCracken, Kansas; 14 grandchildren, Jacque Showalter Sparrow, Julie Showalter Stull (Craig), Jeffrey Showalter (Karen), Laura North Martin (Ronn), Heath North (Paula), Ted North (Shawna), Tricia North, Adam North (Jami), Travis North (Ava), Cindy North Zadina (Chris), Joshua North (Kayla), Dane Basgall (Janae), Danae Basgall Younger (Chris), and Dylan Basgall (Rachel); 26 great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Paul North; an infant daughter, Joan North; one grandson, Arthur North; one great grandson, Cory Stull; two brothers, Williard Irvin and Chester Irvin; and one sister, Clara Daniel.

Visitation will be Monday, November 8, 2021, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas.

Church visitation will be Tuesday, November 9, 2021, from 9:30 A.M. to 10:20 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, McCracken, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at 10:30 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, McCracken, Kansas, with Pastor Tricia North and Pastor Brant Rice officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the McCracken City Cemetery, McCracken, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Rural Fire District #7, McCracken, Kansas.

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

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

Eunice L. North, 97, McCracken, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellis, Kansas.Mrs. North was born January 28, 1924, in rural Rush County, Kansas, the daughter of Chess and Maggie (Hayes) Irvin.&nbsp; She was a lifelong resident of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; Eunice was a homemaker and farm wife.&nbsp; She worked on the farm alongside her husband, Albert, whether that be working in the fields, running parts, or any of the other many chores she “volunteered” for.&nbsp; &nbsp;She was a member of the EUB Church, which later became the United Methodist Church, McCracken, Kansas.&nbsp; She served as the church Sunday School Treasurer for many years.&nbsp;On May 18, 1941, she married Albert L. North at Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death January 22, 1994.Survivors include:&nbsp; two sons, Arlyn North (Jan), McCracken, Kansas, and Daryl North, Hays, Kansas; two daughters, Jolene Showalter (Jesse), Bloomington, Illinois, and Janice Basgall, McCracken, Kansas; 14 grandchildren, Jacque Showalter Sparrow, Julie Showalter Stull (Craig), Jeffrey Showalter (Karen), Laura North Martin (Ronn), Heath North (Paula), Ted North (Shawna), Tricia North, Adam North (Jami), Travis North (Ava), Cindy North Zadina (Chris), Joshua North (Kayla), Dane Basgall (Janae), Danae Basgall Younger (Chris), and Dylan Basgall (Rachel); 26 great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Paul North; an infant daughter, Joan North; one grandson, Arthur North; one great grandson, Cory Stull; two brothers, Williard Irvin and Chester Irvin; and one sister, Clara Daniel.Visitation will be Monday, November 8, 2021, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas.Church visitation will be Tuesday, November 9, 2021, from 9:30 A.M. to 10:20 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, McCracken, Kansas.Funeral service will be Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at 10:30 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, McCracken, Kansas, with Pastor Tricia North and Pastor Brant Rice officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the McCracken City Cemetery, McCracken, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Rural Fire District #7, McCracken, Kansas.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Eunice L. North

Kirby Allen Wade, 25, passed away at his home outside of Spearville on Nov. 3rd, 2021.

He was born in Jetmore on Nov. 29th, 1995, to Alicia (Ward) Wade and 
Dean Wade, both of Spearville. He is survived by both of his parents; 
his sister Olivia and Olivia's husband Darren (of Dallesport, WA); and 
his brother James and James' daughter Cozette (of Jetmore). Kirby
 attended his first few years of school in Jetmore, then transferred to 
Spearville. After high school, he worked as a motorcycle mechanic and 
sales person at Dodge City Powersports. Most recently, he was self 
employed as a motorcycle mechanic. Kirby was the light of his 
family member's lives. He was loved fiercely and deeply and will be 
missed tremendously. He was sweet, highly intelligent, absolutely 
hilarious, and beautifully unique. He was an introvert, but he was also 
magnetic, and he left a memorable impression on everyone who was 
fortunate enough to meet him. He enjoyed riding and working on 
motorcycles, driving and tuning cars, playing video games, tinkering 
with computers and electronics, and immersing himself in his favorite 
music. He packed a lot of living into his 25 years, from racing dirt 
bikes alongside his dad and brother for many years, to frequently 
traveling with his mom to visit his sister and brother-in-law in the 
wild Pacific Northwest, to seeing his favorite bands live on multiple 
occasions, to swimming with barracudas in the Caribbean sea. An informal gathering will be held to honor and celebrate Kirby's life on the second weekend of Nov.

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 </figure>Kirby Allen Wade, 25, passed away at his home outside of Spearville on Nov. 3rd, 2021.He was born in Jetmore on Nov. 29th, 1995, to Alicia (Ward) Wade and 
Dean Wade, both of Spearville. He is survived by both of his parents; 
his sister Olivia and Olivia's husband Darren (of Dallesport, WA); and 
his brother James and James' daughter Cozette (of Jetmore). Kirby
 attended his first few years of school in Jetmore, then transferred to 
Spearville. After high school, he worked as a motorcycle mechanic and 
sales person at Dodge City Powersports. Most recently, he was self 
employed as a motorcycle mechanic. Kirby was the light of his 
family member's lives. He was loved fiercely and deeply and will be 
missed tremendously. He was sweet, highly intelligent, absolutely 
hilarious, and beautifully unique. He was an introvert, but he was also 
magnetic, and he left a memorable impression on everyone who was 
fortunate enough to meet him. He enjoyed riding and working on 
motorcycles, driving and tuning cars, playing video games, tinkering 
with computers and electronics, and immersing himself in his favorite 
music. He packed a lot of living into his 25 years, from racing dirt 
bikes alongside his dad and brother for many years, to frequently 
traveling with his mom to visit his sister and brother-in-law in the 
wild Pacific Northwest, to seeing his favorite bands live on multiple 
occasions, to swimming with barracudas in the Caribbean sea. An informal gathering will be held to honor and celebrate Kirby's life on the second weekend of Nov.

Kirby Allen Wade

Dorothy “Dee” D. White, 85, passed away November 4, 2021 at her home in Jetmore.

She was born June 29, 1936 in Englewood, KS, the daughter of Frederic
 Solomon and Mary Henrietta Klotz Ward.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, she 
was retired from Venture Corporation after many years.

She was of the Christian faith and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Gold Wing Riders Association.

On April 3, 1954 she married Harley “Gene” White in Granby, MO.&nbsp; He passed away on January 2, 1999.

Survivors include: three sons, David (Audrey) White, South Haven, KS,
 Rick (Nancy) White, Bakersfield, CA, Ron (Ronda) White, Jetmore, KS; 
daughter, Dorothy “Dot” (William) Fernandez, Lawrence, KS; fourteen 
grandchildren and twenty-seven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Miran “Sonny” 
Ward; six sisters, Katy Jones, Ellen Sherrill, Vona Bedell, Freda Lynn, 
Lois Jackson and Lucy Green.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 
United Presbyterian Church, Jetmore, with Rev. Mark Durham presiding.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Beckwith Funeral 
Home, Jetmore.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.

Memorials may be given to Dorothy “Dee” White Memorial Fund (to 
benefit the community of Hodgeman County) in care of Beckwith Funeral 
Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Dorothy “Dee” D. White, 85, passed away November 4, 2021 at her home in Jetmore.She was born June 29, 1936 in Englewood, KS, the daughter of Frederic
 Solomon and Mary Henrietta Klotz Ward.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, she 
was retired from Venture Corporation after many years.She was of the Christian faith and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Gold Wing Riders Association.On April 3, 1954 she married Harley “Gene” White in Granby, MO.&nbsp; He passed away on January 2, 1999.Survivors include: three sons, David (Audrey) White, South Haven, KS,
 Rick (Nancy) White, Bakersfield, CA, Ron (Ronda) White, Jetmore, KS; 
daughter, Dorothy “Dot” (William) Fernandez, Lawrence, KS; fourteen 
grandchildren and twenty-seven great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Miran “Sonny” 
Ward; six sisters, Katy Jones, Ellen Sherrill, Vona Bedell, Freda Lynn, 
Lois Jackson and Lucy Green.Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 
United Presbyterian Church, Jetmore, with Rev. Mark Durham presiding.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Beckwith Funeral 
Home, Jetmore.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.Memorials may be given to Dorothy “Dee” White Memorial Fund (to 
benefit the community of Hodgeman County) in care of Beckwith Funeral 
Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dorothy 'Dee' D. White

Vearl Moore, 87, a longtime resident of Oakley, died 
Wednesday November 3rd, 2021, at Grace Cottage in Wichita Kansas. He was born 
June 9th, 1934, to Esther an Art Moore in Beaver County Oklahoma. The 
family move to Englewood, Kansas where he attended Grade School and High
 School. He loved playing sports in High School and was on the State 
Champion basketball team. He worked several odd jobs during this time, 
but mainly worked in the alfalfa fields with his Father and Brothers. 
After High School he attended Northwestern State Teachers College in 
Alva, Oklahoma. He graduated in 1957 and was drafted into the Army in 
September of 1957. He married his college sweetheart Barbara Stewart on 
February 15th, 1958. A month later, he was stationed in Germany and his 
wife joined him in July, where they traveled and toured Germany by train
 during his leave time. 
In August 1959 they moved to Oakley to start their teaching career. 
Vearl taught Junior High Math for 18 years. During this time, he also 
coached Football, Basketball, Wresting, and Track. In 1965 they had 
their first child Deb and then a second child Rick in 1968. 
In 1969, they purchased their farm south of Oakley. Vearl enjoyed farm 
life where he raised wheat, sheep, and cattle. He always had a large 
garden that he would go work in to relax during the evening hours. He 
was a hard-working man, faithful church attender, and a man of faith. He
 served on the Country Chapel Board, FSA Board, and the Country Club 
Board. 
Spending time with his family was very important to him. During most 
Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks he would go to visit his parents and 
in-laws in Oklahoma. Quail hunting in Oklahoma was one of the many high 
lights of the trips. Another very special time was when he took his wife
 and family to Hawaii on a cruise to celebrate their 50th Wedding 
Anniversary. Oh, by the way, he then had to take the family on another 
cruise to celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary. Vearl and Barbara 
were united in marriage for 63 wonderful years. 
He is survived by his wife Barbara; daughter Deb and Wendy, of Wichita, 
Kansas; son Rick and Tish, of Colorado Springs; three grandchildren, 
Ryan Moore, Jordan Moore, and Eden Garst; one brother Melvin and 
Harriet, of Rockport, Texas; two sisters, Vivian Graves, of Tescott, 
Kansas, and Carolyn Myers, of Orlando, Florida; one sister-in-law Joyce 
Moore, of McPherson, Kansas; and several nieces and nephews, other 
relatives, and friends. 
Vearl loved his family very much and will be greatly missed by all. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2021, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Oakley. Funeral Service is 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 
2021, also at the Mortuary, with burial in the Oakley City Cemetery. 
Memorials may be made to the Country Chapel or the Logan County EMS and 
sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For 
information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com
 
 
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 </figure>Vearl Moore, 87, a longtime resident of Oakley, died 
Wednesday November 3rd, 2021, at Grace Cottage in Wichita Kansas. He was born 
June 9th, 1934, to Esther an Art Moore in Beaver County Oklahoma. The 
family move to Englewood, Kansas where he attended Grade School and High
 School. He loved playing sports in High School and was on the State 
Champion basketball team. He worked several odd jobs during this time, 
but mainly worked in the alfalfa fields with his Father and Brothers. 
After High School he attended Northwestern State Teachers College in 
Alva, Oklahoma. He graduated in 1957 and was drafted into the Army in 
September of 1957. He married his college sweetheart Barbara Stewart on 
February 15th, 1958. A month later, he was stationed in Germany and his 
wife joined him in July, where they traveled and toured Germany by train
 during his leave time. 
In August 1959 they moved to Oakley to start their teaching career. 
Vearl taught Junior High Math for 18 years. During this time, he also 
coached Football, Basketball, Wresting, and Track. In 1965 they had 
their first child Deb and then a second child Rick in 1968. 
In 1969, they purchased their farm south of Oakley. Vearl enjoyed farm 
life where he raised wheat, sheep, and cattle. He always had a large 
garden that he would go work in to relax during the evening hours. He 
was a hard-working man, faithful church attender, and a man of faith. He
 served on the Country Chapel Board, FSA Board, and the Country Club 
Board. 
Spending time with his family was very important to him. During most 
Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks he would go to visit his parents and 
in-laws in Oklahoma. Quail hunting in Oklahoma was one of the many high 
lights of the trips. Another very special time was when he took his wife
 and family to Hawaii on a cruise to celebrate their 50th Wedding 
Anniversary. Oh, by the way, he then had to take the family on another 
cruise to celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary. Vearl and Barbara 
were united in marriage for 63 wonderful years. 
He is survived by his wife Barbara; daughter Deb and Wendy, of Wichita, 
Kansas; son Rick and Tish, of Colorado Springs; three grandchildren, 
Ryan Moore, Jordan Moore, and Eden Garst; one brother Melvin and 
Harriet, of Rockport, Texas; two sisters, Vivian Graves, of Tescott, 
Kansas, and Carolyn Myers, of Orlando, Florida; one sister-in-law Joyce 
Moore, of McPherson, Kansas; and several nieces and nephews, other 
relatives, and friends. 
Vearl loved his family very much and will be greatly missed by all. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2021, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Oakley. Funeral Service is 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 
2021, also at the Mortuary, with burial in the Oakley City Cemetery. 
Memorials may be made to the Country Chapel or the Logan County EMS and 
sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For 
information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com
 
 
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Helen Ruth (Schemm) Ziegler, 97, of WaKeeney, Kansas passed away on 
November 4, 2021. Helen was born in Trego County Kansas on May 20, 
1924.&nbsp; She graduated from WaKeeney High School in 1943.

Helen was united in marriage to Edward M. Ziegler on June 21, 1948.&nbsp; 
They were married 64 years.&nbsp; As a student in high school Helen enjoyed 
using her artistic talents and later enjoyed being a homemaker, working 
in the garden, cooking, and doing crocheting projects.

Helen is survived by son Kenneth E. Ziegler and wife Jean of Ames, 
Iowa, daughter Gwen L. Billings and husband Larry of Lawrence, Kansas, 
son Howard A. Ziegler and wife Laura of Olathe, Kansas, 4 grandsons, 2 
granddaughters, 6 great grandsons, 5 great granddaughters, and other 
family and friends.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents Paul George and Katherine 
(Pastor) Schemm, her husband Edward, her brothers, Herman, August, Leo, 
Richard, and Tom Schemm, and her sisters Esther Pearson, Ruth Nollette, 
and Doris Koehn.

Visitation will be held at 11:30 am Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 
Schmitt Funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Veterans Cemetery, 
WaKeeney, Kansas.

In lieu of Flowers, memorial contributions in Helen’s name can be 
sent to Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care, 320 North 
13th Street, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Donations may also be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

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 </figure>Helen Ruth (Schemm) Ziegler, 97, of WaKeeney, Kansas passed away on 
November 4, 2021. Helen was born in Trego County Kansas on May 20, 
1924.&nbsp; She graduated from WaKeeney High School in 1943.Helen was united in marriage to Edward M. Ziegler on June 21, 1948.&nbsp; 
They were married 64 years.&nbsp; As a student in high school Helen enjoyed 
using her artistic talents and later enjoyed being a homemaker, working 
in the garden, cooking, and doing crocheting projects.Helen is survived by son Kenneth E. Ziegler and wife Jean of Ames, 
Iowa, daughter Gwen L. Billings and husband Larry of Lawrence, Kansas, 
son Howard A. Ziegler and wife Laura of Olathe, Kansas, 4 grandsons, 2 
granddaughters, 6 great grandsons, 5 great granddaughters, and other 
family and friends.Helen was preceded in death by her parents Paul George and Katherine 
(Pastor) Schemm, her husband Edward, her brothers, Herman, August, Leo, 
Richard, and Tom Schemm, and her sisters Esther Pearson, Ruth Nollette, 
and Doris Koehn.Visitation will be held at 11:30 am Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 
Schmitt Funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Veterans Cemetery, 
WaKeeney, Kansas.In lieu of Flowers, memorial contributions in Helen’s name can be 
sent to Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care, 320 North 
13th Street, WaKeeney, KS 67672.Donations may also be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Helen Ruth Ziegler

Monday, March 12th, 1945-Friday, November 5th, 2021

An obituary is pending at Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/donald-harrison/4776370/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Monday, March 12th, 1945-Friday, November 5th, 2021An obituary is pending at Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/donald-harrison/4776370/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

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